Saratoga Springs High School Inducts Two Into Hall of Distinction

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School will induct two of its graduates into the Hall of Distinction at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 4: Heidi Owen West and Harvey R. Fox.

The Hall of Distinction recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding graduates who have made exceptional contributions and excelled in their chosen fields.

Heidi Owen West graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1984. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to begin her studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). After honing her craft, she returned to the Capitol Region to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Fine Arts. In 1991, West partnered with her mother, Kay Owen, to open a series of downtown businesses including Indulgence Café, Nostalgia, The Bunny Patch, and the women’s fashion boutique Lifestyles of Saratoga. In 2016, she launched Caroline & Main, a women’s clothing store. In 2019, she launched Union Hall Supply Co.

She currently serves as the Vice President of Saratoga’s Downtown Business Association. She’s also a Board Member for Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation (SCCRC). She previously held roles with SPAC Action Council, Gateway House of Peace, Saratoga Rowing Association, and Double H Ranch. In 2022, Heidi was awarded the Saratoga County Woman of Influence award for her dedication and service to the community.

Harvey R. Fox graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1971. Born in Saratoga Hospital, he is a lifelong resident who graduated from Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls with a liberal arts degree. After traveling to Peru and throughout the Western U.S., he returned to Saratoga Springs. His parents, Norman and Eva Fox, owned N. Fox, a popular general merchandise business on Broadway. In 1978, Fox purchased the business from his father. In 1981, he married Cassie, a recent Skidmore graduate, and together they began building their business, as well as raising their family. 

Fox has held leadership positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Saratoga YMCA, the Special Assessment District, and the Downtown Business Association. He is a major contributor to The Wesley Foundation, Skidmore College, and Saratoga Hospital.