Michael McKenzie of Springfield has always been a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, whether aiming the spotlight on the Monsignor Bonner High School stage, or providing audio support to a visiting U.S. president, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.

His actions did not go unnoticed, however. McKenzie was awarded Bonner’s St. Augustine Medal in 1994, inducted into the Monsignor Bonner High School Hall of Fame in 2003, and this past week, inducted into the Archbishop Prendergast Hall of Fame.

McKenzie was a stage manager while a Bonner student from 1966-70.  He served in the Air Force, than landed a job with A.I.G. Electronics, which he purchased in 1976.

McKenzie was chief audio engineer for Pennsylvania governor news conferences and provided audio support to visiting U.S. presidents and Pope John Paul II’s Philadelphia visit.

Today, he’s director of daily operations and security at Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School.

“My husband is a quiet, humble guy, just doing his job, without realizing that he touches the lives of many people. I am so incredibly happy he is being recognized for the countless hours that he gives to our wonderful school,” said his wife, Denise.

Read more about Mike McKenzie here.

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