Who was Merton Williams? 

Hilton Central School District's Merton Williams Middle School was named after Parma farmer Merton Williams, right, who served on the Hilton CSD Board of Education from 1953 to 1963.  

The two-story, white brick school building itself was opened in 1965 and was originally called "Merton Williams Junior High School."  Cost was $1.8 million and first principal was Joseph Lester.  Later, additions were added including a $4.5 million Aquatic Facility.

 Known to his family as "Uncle Mert," Mr. Williams was a beloved individual in the Hilton area according to reports.  He was related to former one-room schoolhouse teacher Ruth McClelland whose school on Peck Rd. was centralized into the Spencerport CSD.