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AFTER CANTON Fall 2015 Magazine 1

AFTER CANTONALUMNI ASSOCIATION & COLLEGE FOUNDATION PUBLICATIONALUMNI

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

FALL 2015

NCAA Welcomes SUNY Canton to Division III

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PresidentDr. Zvi Szafran

Provost & Vice President for Academic AffairsDouglas M. Scheidt, Ph.D.

SUNY Canton Public RelationsActing Director of Public Relations/Web DesignerTravis G. SmithMedia Relations ManagerGregory E. KiePublic Relations ManagerLorette A. MurrayPublications Project CoordinatorMatthew J. Mulkin '04 & '11Keyboard Specialist 2Ellen Prashaw

Canton College FoundationVice President for AdvancementDavid M. Gerlach '83Director of Alumni/DevelopmentPeggy Sue LevatoDirector of Financial OperationsKeith R. RosserAlumni/Development AssociateJamie L. Burgess '06Alumni/Development AssociateJoseph Carbone '87Alumni/Development AssociateAmanda Hazelton Alumni/Development AssociateElizabeth F. Irvine '02 & '08Alumni/Development AssociateGeoffrey VanderwoudeAssistant to the Vice President for AdvancementAnne C. Williams '78Gift StewardStephanie J. Fay

College CouncilGrace Y. Burke • Timothy J. Currier • Cecily L. Morris Chloe Ann O'Neil • Ronald M. O'Neill '63, Chair Marie C. Regan • Joseph L. Rich • Thomas R. Sauter '81 Roger J. Sharlow • Melissa Cummins, Student Rep/Student Government Association President

College Foundation Board of DirectorsChloe Ann O’Neil, Chair • Edward N. Coombs '86, Past Chair • Keith Rosser, Acting Executive Director • Thomas F. Coakley, Treasurer • Karen M. Spellacy, Secretary

DirectorsDr. D. Anthony Beane • Taryn A. Clark '96 Lisa E. Colbert '97 • Dr. John F. Conklin '82 • William D. Demo '57 • Daniel G. Fay • Kevin Fear '87 • David A. Frary '70 • Walter J. Haig '89 • John L. Halford Sr. '49 • Sylvia M. Kingston '78 • Marti King MacArthur '74 & '78 • Dr. Kasheed Mohammed '60 • Michael A. Noble '85 • Michael J. Perry Robert B. Raymo '58 • Jon A. Richardson '67 • Dr. Zvi Szafran, ex officio • Carl W. Trainor '77 • Rosella T. Valentine '68 • Michael L. Varley '85 • Grace E. Vesper '88 • Thomas V. Walsh '96 • Guilford D. White '68 • Barbara R. Wilder '53 & '70 • Thomas P. Woodside '66 Honorary DirectorsD. Edgar Cloce '59 • Charles F. Goolden Theo O. Howe • Joseph L. Kennedy • Dr. Earl W. MacArthur Robert A. Noble, Jr. • Jay F. Stone '62 • Ronald L. Woodcock '59

Alumni Association Board of DirectorsAnne Boulter '79 • Ann Marie Brewer '85 Jamie Burgess '06 • Linda Everett '78 David Gerlach '83 • Elizabeth Irvine '02 & '08, Secretary Christopher Kirkpatrick '11 • Peggy Sue Levato Dale Major '70, President • Kelly Obermayer '79, Vice President • Grace Vesper '88 • Steven Wozniak '09

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICEPursuant to the State University of New York policy, SUNY Canton is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services,

programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the campus community (including, but not limited to, vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer, Amanda Rowley, at (315) 386-7559 or at [email protected]. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; email [email protected].

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AFTER CANTON FALL 2015

02 Current News

06 Rick Patri

12 Donor List

05 David Gerlach

18 Class Notes

08 Laura Cerruti

07 Sam Annorh and

Romario Fletcher

10 Athletics

17 Thomas Woodside

21 Marriages, Anniversaries & In Memoriam

In this issue...

09 Kevin Fear

20 Remembering Stan Cohen


Dear SUNY Canton Community, During my first year as president, I have cherished the opportunity to get to know some of SUNY Canton’s fantastic alumni and share news about the College’s many accomplishments. One of the most exciting achievements of the year, of course, is that we are now full members of the NCAA Division III. This is a huge leap forward for us and a testament to the hard work of our Athletics staff to make sure our programs exceeded the expectations of the NCAA. To celebrate this amazing milestone, we’re encouraging all former SUNY Canton student-athletes to join us for next summer’s Alumni Weekend celebration June 3-5. In addition to relive your former glory as an Aggie, Northman, Lady Viking, Northstar or Kangaroo, we'll have special sports tournaments for you to engage in some friendly competition with one another. Check your email or “like” the SUNY Canton Alumni Association Facebook page to learn all the details. Alumni Weekend is just one of the ways in which you can “come home” to SUNY Canton. Our wonderful Alumni Affairs Office plans a number of fun events throughout the year in every corner of the country to allow former students to reconnect and reminisce. Take a moment to visit www.canton.edu/alumni to find out about upcoming gatherings—I look forward to seeing you! Throughout this issue, alumni will recall the transformative effect SUNY Canton has had on their lives. I'm certain that as you read through this issue, it will bring to mind all the ways the College has changed your life for the better. As president, I am committed to ensuring SUNY Canton continues to provide a life-changing educational experience to our current and future students. With this goal in mind, I encourage you to consider making a contribution to the Canton Fund, which provides financial support for scholarships, campus enhancements, tuition assistance and more. Whether you give $5 or $50,000—every donation can make a difference

Letter from the President

for our students. Look for the campaign materials in your mailbox and consider investing in the future of SUNY Canton. As we embark upon a new year, I am excited about the possibilities ahead and share your pride in all we have accomplished in the past year thanks to your generous support. Best regards, Zvi

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher with Dr. Zvi Szafran at his inauguration ceremony April 10, 2015.

A collection of photos from Dr. Szafran's Presidential Inauguration

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CURRENT NEWS

SUNY Canton has been ranked among the best colleges in the northern region, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 “Best Colleges” edition. The publication also ranked the College’s online bachelor’s degree programs among the best in the country.

The college moved up several spots to 44th this year, which puts SUNY Canton in the top tier of the rankings. Eligible schools are ranked on up to 16 measures of academic excellence. Outcome-related measures, such as graduation and retention rates, are the most heavily weighted factors in the methodology.

The rankings include data on nearly 1,800 schools nationwide to help parents and students evaluate their options. This is the fifth year in a row that SUNY Canton has been included in the top Regional Colleges-North division.

SUNY Canton Moves to Top Tier of U.S. News & World Report Regional Rankings

The College paid tribute to two influential leaders by renaming two prominent campus buildings in their honor during Alumni Weekend in June. The Faculty Office Building was renamed for President Emeritus Earl W. MacArthur, who led the College from 1972 to 1992. His many contributions include establishing the Canton College Foundation, which helps provide scholarships for students and financial support for faculty initiatives. He also set new enrollment records by adding an additional 1,000 students during his first four years as president.

“Whatever I achieved was because of the team that I worked with,” MacArthur humbly said at the ceremony. “I worked with a great group of administrators and outstanding faculty.” The Grasse River Suites was named after retired President Joseph L. Kennedy, who served from 1993 to 2013. He doubled the College’s enrollment during his tenure and created the first four-year programs to SUNY Canton’s academic offerings. Kennedy also helped fuel growth in the college’s athletic program, becoming a provisional member of the NCAA.

“It was an honor for me to serve as the president of SUNY Canton,” Kennedy said during the ceremony. “It was exciting, always challenging and almost always fun.”

SUNY Canton Honors Former Presidents with Building Renamings

Joyce and President Emeritus Earl W. MacArthur stand proudly with new plaque honoring their twenty years of service to the College.

Retired President Joseph L. Kennedy, current President Zvi Szafran and President Emeritus Earl W. MacArthur in front of MacArthur Hall, formerly known as the Faculty Office Building.

Retired President Joseph L. Kennedy and family in front of the newly named Kennedy Hall.


was selected to receive the College’s Honorary Alumna Award in 2012.

Glenn C. Werlau `57 – Mr. Werlau is the founder and pres-ident of Werlatone Inc., which produces radio frequency com-ponents. His has generously shared his knowledge of the industry by hosting and funding tours of his facility for Electrical Engineering Technology students.

The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to celebrate the past, present and future of the College. To nominate someone for the Hall of Fame, visit www.canton.edu/hof to complete a nomination form or contact the Alumni Office at (315) 386-7127.

2014. She has also been a member of the Canton College Foundation Board since 2009. She is the daugh-ter of Professor Emeritus Harry `40 and Willie King.

Michael M. Peebles `64 – Mr. Peebles retired from SUNY Canton in 2012 after teaching in the Sci-ence Department for 42 years. During his tenure, he served as chair of the Life Sci-ence Department and chair of the Science Department. In 1997 he re-ceived the College’s prestigious Dis-tinguished Faculty Award.

State Senator Patty A. Ritchie – Sen. Ritchie was elected in 2010 and serves as the chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. A life-long resident of Up-state New York and an ardent supporter of SUNY Canton, she

SUNY Canton welcomed five people who have made a lasting impact on the College into its Hall of Fame at a ceremony during Alumni Weekend in June. The new inductees were:

Sylvia M. Kingston `78 – Ms. Kings-ton is the owner of Josie’s Little Piz-zeria and Sylvia’s Lounge and Eatery in Canton, as well as Josie’s Pizza at the Bay in Alexandria Bay. She is a Canton College Foundation scholarship sponsor and has served on the Canton College Foundation Board since 2000.

Marti King MacArthur `74 and `78 – Ms. MacArthur has supported SUNY Can-ton through a number of endeavors, includ-ing chairing the SUNY Canton Centennial Gala Auction fundraiser and serving on the Alumni Board from 2003 until

College Inducts Five More Members to Hall of Fame

SUNY Canton Shines Spotlight on Notable AlumniThis year the College launched a video series that showcases successful alumni who discuss how SUNY Canton has helped them reach their career goals. The series features testimonials about the value of a SUNY Canton education to inspire current and prospective students. You can watch all the video profiles on the SUNY Canton’s Public Relations YouTube channel.

Go to the cantonpr YouTube channel to watch these and other great videos!


CURRENT NEWSNew Center to Help Boost Financial Literacy Among Students and CommunityTwo local financial institutions have donated more than $17,000 to help establish a financial literacy center on campus that will provide financial education and counseling services to students and community members.

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union donated $10,000 to help establish the center, which will host free seminars, lectures and classes on a variety of basic personal finance topics, such as budgeting, debt management, tax preparation and retirement planning. Alumnus and St. Lawrence Credit Union President and CEO Todd R. Mashaw `88 presented the check to SUNY Canton in August.

"St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union is happy to support SUNY Canton in establishing the much needed financial literacy center and look forward to watching this become a successful endeavor for financial literacy within the North Country," said Mashaw.

In addition, North Country Savings Bank has pledged $7,500 over five years to purchase software and other tools needed to assist with the free training.

"The SUNY Canton Financial Literacy Program is a natural fit to North Country Savings Bank's mission,” said Terry A.

Phalon, North Country Savings Bank President and COO. “As a local mutual savings bank, we are focused on making the communities within which we serve better places to live.”

The center will be located in Cook Hall and is scheduled to open in fall of 2015.

Pictured are Alumni and Development representatives and administrators with Elizabeth A. Pier, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Business and Devel-opment Manager and Todd R. Mashaw, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union President and CEO (Left) and Terry A. Phalon, North Country Savings Bank President and COO (Right).

Alumnus Guilford ‘Gil’ White `68 made a one-of-a-kind donation to the College earlier this year in the form of a 1956 Lincoln Premiere.

White, a longtime College supporter and 2011 Distinguished Alumnus, intended the gift to be used as a training tool for the Automotive Club and then sold to benefit the Automotive Technology De-partment and the Canton Fund. The car was partially restored in the 1980s but needed some additional work. Automo-tive Club members Cecil R. Kirkey `16 and Joseph L. Bishop ̀ 16 sprang into ac-tion and replaced the brakes, fuel pump, wheel bearings and other parts. Bishop, who owns a mobile auto detailing busi-ness, also used his skills to bring the paint, chrome and interior back to life.

“This has been a great project for the students to work on,” said Kenneth C. Wurster, Assistant Professor and Cur-

Student and Automotive Club member Joseph L. Bishop `16 helped restore the Lincoln Premiere to its former grandeur.

riculum Coordinator for the Automotive Technology Program. “It was a good way to familiarize themselves with an older vehicle and make comparisons to today’s technology.”

On the Road Again

The car features power steering, power windows, dual climate control and air conditioning. Those interested in pur-chasing the car should contact the SUNY Canton Alumni Affairs Office at (800) 811-6727 for more information.


“He certainly wore a lot of hats,” said Daniel J. Sweeney Dean of Students, who was partially responsible for initially hiring Gerlach. “Dave brought a sincere enthusiasm and a tremendous energy level to everything he did. He bled blue and gold through and through.”

He eventually became Dean of Enrollment Management, or the college’s director of admissions, Sweeney encouraged him to begin working toward his doctorate. But this wasn’t his last stop at SUNY Canton. He later applied for and became the Vice President for Advancement.

“The interesting part about Dave’s career is that he worked up from an absolute entry level to become a vice president,” said President Emeritus Dr. Joseph L. Kennedy. “At one point or another he touched almost every part of the college.”

During his time as Vice President, Gerlach worked directly with the Alumni and Development offices and oversaw the largest capital campaign in the college’s 100-year history. He also administered Admissions, Public Relations, and Athletics, departments, which all grew and thrived under his administration.

Dave Gerlach Becomes Lincoln College President

David M. Gerlach ’83 decided that he wanted to become a college president when he turned 27 years old while he was working with SUNY Canton’s Residence Life Office.

This summer, shortly after celebrating his 30th anniversary at the college, he successfully achieved his life goal and left his position to begin his presidency at Lincoln College, a private liberal arts college offering associate and bachelor’s degrees with locations in Lincoln and Normal Illinois.

Gerlach often jests about his humble beginnings at SUNY Canton when he started working as a student in Chaney Dining Center where he had to change out milk containers and wash dishes. He also became a Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Director and Director of Residence Life, among other positions.

“Dave encouraged his staff to be successful in their roles while still having a bit of fun at work,” said Anne C. Williams ’78, who worked with Gerlach closely for 17 years. “He was a team player and he treated his staff like family.”

Gerlach has a bachelor’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College, his master’s from St. Lawrence University and recently received his doctorate from Syracuse University.

SUNY Canton is a family college for the Gerlachs. Dave’s wife, Lisa, is a 1983 and 2006 SUNY Canton graduate, and his son, Joshua, is a 2011 graduate. His daughter, Kayla, attended other SUNY colleges.

“I cannot thank SUNY Canton enough for the experiences and education that it has provided for me and my family,” he said. “The college’s faculty, staff, students and alumni have been a huge part of my life. Now I’m are looking to the future and building on Lincoln College’s great reputation.”

Those who wish to send Dave their regards or congratulatory messages can do so by mail: Dr. David M. Gerlach, Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk Street, Lincoln, IL, 62656, or email [email protected].


Dave and his wife, Lisa, outside the Lincoln College president’s house.

6 AFTER CANTON Fall 2015 Magazine 6 AFTER CANTON Fall 2015 Magazine Photo by Mike Lowry, Fishhound.com

Outdoor enthusiast and entrepreneur Richard S. Patri `91 has turned a favorite childhood hobby into a successful career as the chief operations officer of one of the most popular websites in the sport of fishing. A native of Syracuse, Patri grew up fishing with his family on Oneida Lake, so when he successfully pitched the idea of FishHound.com to investors five years ago, he was on his way to carving out his space in the industry. The website, which has amassed more than on million Facebook fans and 60,000 Twitter followers, provides the most comprehensive collection of fishing reports in the country, as well as tips and techniques from professional anglers. Patri's business acumen developed over many years working in sales and marketing for large corporations and startups, but he admits he was unsure of a career path when he graduated from high school. So when the time came to choose a college, he selected SUNY Canton because he was confident he would receive the tools he needed to begin a successful career.

“I knew the quality of education I would receive would be second to none,” he said. He was impressed by SUNY Canton’s close-knit community and the College’s reputation for providing hands-on instruction. "The moment I stepped on campus, I immediately had a sense that it was a perfect fit for me," he added. After graduating with an associate degree in Individual Studies, Patri earned a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees from Northeastern University. He then went on to work as a senior executive for companies such as RAND and Oshyn. During his success at FishHound, he started the digital agency Dustland, whose clients include Volkswagen and Taco Bell. He also created Lucky Tackle Box, a subscription service which introduces fishing gear to more than 20,000 customers. He's also set to appear on the ABC hit show “Shark Tank,” where he’ll present an investment opportunity to expand Lucky Tackle Box. When asked what advice he would give college students about achieving success, Patri advised to emulate the habits of successful entrepreneurs, and more importantly, not to be afraid to make mistakes.

“Every time you make a mistake, it’s an opportunity to learn something,” he said. “Sometimes you have to fail ten times before you succeed.”

Rick Patri `91

A 'Reel' Success Story


SUNY Canton basketball players Sam Annorh `17 and Romario Fletcher `17 had the opportunity of a lifetime this summer when they were selected to compete as a part of Team USA in a four-game tour of Brazil.

The trip, which was led by USA Sports, allowed 10 top-tier NCAA Division III student-athletes the opportunity to play Brazilian professional, preparatory school and university teams.

The pair flew to Orlando where they took part in orientation and practice for two days. Then they departed for Sao Paulo, Brazil, for three games before traveling to Rio de Janeiro for a final matchup.

“The competition in Brazil was tough,” Fletcher said. “It was different from the U.S. There were no foul calls, so you had to play through everything.”

“We played with athletes from all over the country," Annorh added. "They were all on Division III ranked teams in the NCAA, so it was really fun.”

The players also had the opportunity to travel and sightsee in Brazil and gain a greater understanding of a different culture.

“The culture in Brazil was awesome,” Fletcher said. “Everybody was friendly, they would come up and talk to us. They were happy to see young, educated men in a different country trying to do something to better themselves in life.”

SUNY Canton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Bechtel helped Annorh and Fletcher facilitate the trip and flew down to Orlando to watch them practice before they left for Brazil.

“This was a tremendous opportunity for Sam and Romario to represent our country and travel to Brazil,” Bechtel said. “The team won all four games, and Sam and Romario had a fantastic experience both on and off the court. It is great exposure for our institution and program to have two players chosen to compete with some of the top players in the country.”

Hoop Dreams


Sam Annorh `17

Romario Fletcher `17


Laura Cerruti `15

For Laura A. Cerruti `15, there is no such thing as an average day at the office. As a licensed veterinary technician at Lakeside Veterinary Clinic in Tupper Lake, her job duties can vary widely from day to day. Some days, she’s assisting with surgery, while others she can be found answering phones, scheduling

appointments or performing laboratory work. Though her schedule can be demanding and hectic at times, she said the bond she has developed with the animals and their

owners makes it all worth it.

“Because we are such a small clinic, we get to know our clients very well,” she said. “You can tell there’s a trust between the animals and our staff. It’s one of the most rewarding aspects of my job.” Life as a veterinary technician isn’t for the faint of heart. However, the instruction she received while pursing an associate degree in Veterinary Science Technology prepared her well for the real world. “The program included a lot of hands-on training, which was extremely valuable when I was hired as a veterinary assistant while still pursuing my degree,” she said. “I learned so much from all the professors, particularly Dr. Mary O’Horo-Loomis [`76] and Dr. Anthony Beane.” Professor Loomis remembers Cerruti as a conscientious student who was passionate about working with animals. “She had a part-time job, commuted from the Adirondacks and still managed to have one of the highest GPAs in the class,” she said. Cerruti’s hard work paid off when she received two scholarships—the Allan P. and Catherine Barnett Newell Endowed Scholarship and the Bridge to Success Endowed Scholarship—to help offset her tuition costs. “The scholarships were a huge help, because I was paying out of pocket for school.” Cerruti said the scholarship assistance she received is just one of the many reasons why alumni support to the College is so crucial. “For me, giving back to SUNY Canton is important because my gift could help a hardworking student who is trying to pursue an exciting new career, like myself," she said.

A Vet Tech’s 'Tail'



Fear Factor You’ll never find Kevin M. Fear `87 lying down on the job, unless it’s when he’s looking for the best mattresses on the market. Fear has had to work hard throughout his career, and in his current role as President of Mattress Express, he’s grown the company to four locations throughout Central and Northern New York, including his newest store, which opened this fall, in Oneida. His determination and guiding business philosophy to, as he explained, “treat customers honestly and give employees an opportunity for growth while allowing them to enjoy their jobs” seems to be a winning formula for the Syracuse native. But before jumping into the mattress business, Fear had already made his mark as an entrepreneur as the owner of AA&J Insurance and, subsequently, Universe Cellular & Dish, which was one of the most successful Verizon agents in New York State. He sold both businesses and now concentrates solely on Mattress Express. Upon graduating high school, Fear had his heart set on joining his family’s insurance business, so, appropriately enough, he chose SUNY Canton to pursue an associate degree in Banking, Insurance and Real Estate. He confessed that he struggled with academics but valued the time he spent in and out of the classroom. “I had a great time at SUNY Canton, and I fit in very well,” he said. “Through my membership in Alpha Theta Gamma, I had the opportunity to participate in a number of volunteer activities and made some lifelong friends in the process.” Fear is still giving back to the community, but on a much grander scale. He has spearheaded countless philanthropic efforts, which range from organizing Toys for Tots drop-off locations to leading food drives for the Watertown Food Bank. He is also a strong supporter of SUNY Canton through his service as a College Foundation board member. He was named as the College’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus and sponsors an endowed scholarship that benefits students with learning disabilities; something that Fear dealt with while in school. “Although I was undiagnosed at the time, I had Attention Deficit Disorder during high school and college, so I thought I would try to help other people who have similar conditions.” Fear said his motivation for giving back to the College is quite simple: “It’s part of me, it’s part of my past, and I think it’s important that SUNY Canton is here to educate future generations.”

Kevin Fear `87




The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Management Council announced in June that SUNY Canton officially completed its provisional membership process and granted full membership to the NCAA Division III as of September 1, 2015. SUNY Canton completed its provisional status in just three years. Colleges typically must go through four years of provisional status along with an exploratory year before they are recom-mended for active membership. SUNY Canton applied for and was granted a waiver to consoli-date years three and four of the process. “We are thrilled with the NCAA’s decision to accept us as full members of NCAA Division III,” said SUNY Canton Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. “It has been a group effort from our coaches, student-athletes, staff, faculty, administration, College Council and numerous departments cam-pus-wide. This is a huge step for our student-athletes and teams as we now become eligible for NCAA postseason competition during the 2015-16 academic year.”



SUNY Canton Wins NCAA 'Spotlight' Award

A documentary video produced by the SUNY Canton Public Relations Department captured the spirit of the event through the inspirational story of Special Olympian Trudy Davis, a member of the Canton Shamrocks basketball team. The video won the NCAA Division III Special Olympics Spotlight Poll and earned the Athletic Department a $500 first-prize award to use at the next Special Olympics event.

For the third year in a row, SUNY Canton hosted the New York State North Country Region Special Olympics May 2. Nearly 200 Special Olympians competed in more than 10 events, and approximately 200 student-athletes, coaches, faculty and administrators volunteered.

"It's one of the best days of the year for us," said Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. "I'm extremely proud of the participation of our student-athletes, faculty, staff and volunteers. Over the years we continue to get to know more Special Olympians and it makes the relationship that much more rewarding.”

Go to the cantonpr YouTube channel to watch Trudy's story.

Special Olympians Go for Gold

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Ted L. '67 and Phyllis T. '68 Lawrence

Edward S. Mucenski '68Dale D. Major '70David P. Ramsey '72Donald H. Biele '73Jill Ruitberg '73Robert M. Hughes '75James L. Hans '76Theodore F. Cook '78Anne C. Williams '78Thomas G. Sheelar '79Jeannie C. Henderson '81John F. '82 and Dawn M. '84

ConklinE. Charles Samar '82Sheila K. Smith '82Phillip E. Plessas '83Timothy J. Bagley '85Michael A. '85 and Kelly NobleCharles D. Tracy '85 and Molly

A. MottGrace E. Jones-Vesper '88John F. Paddock '88Corey J. Jordan '95Taryn A. Clark '96Mitchell M. '96 and Christine M.

'97 SmithWilfred C. and Nancy A. '97

RowledgeTod and Tina M. '03 FlanaganAmerican Institute of Steel

Construction, Inc.Best Western University InnBlevins Ford Lincoln-MercurySusan BuckleyGrace Y. BurkePreston C. and Joan G. CarlisleRoger E. and Barbara CatlinDonald C. and Barbara CoughlinJondavid S. DeLongVirginia DudaKenneth EricksonRobert P. and Blanche FeldmanFirst Presbyterian Church Board

of DeaconsDaniel J. GagliardiGolden Key International Honour

SocietySally L. HinmanHowland Pump Supply Co., Inc.Robert and Nadine N. JenningsMort Backus and Sons, Inc.Bruce D. NicholsonRobert A., Jr., and Nancy NobleDavid R. PenepentJeffrey A. PirtleHarry D. and Peggy PodgurskiGail R. PowersRe/Max North CountryReaching Our GoalSigrid S. ReichertRenzi FoodserviceDavid M. RourkeRandy SieminskiStewart's ShopsWesley L. and Janet Stitt TJ ToyotaLenore VanderZee

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015Thank you for your support.

Your generous support throughout the past year has allowed SUNY Canton to provide an enriching educational environment for every student. Gifts like yours provide vital support for scholarships, facilities, research opportunities and so much more. Thank you for helping to secure the College's future as a leader in higher education for years to come.

With gratitude,

Chloe Ann O'NeilChair, Canton College Foundation

CANTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Acknowledging all gifts and pledges received between

July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

TRUSTEE'S COUNCIL$100,000 OR MORE

John L. Halford, Sr. `49College Association, Inc.

PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL$50,000 - $99,999

Robert C. Rogers '60Katherine M. Wyckoff '77Betty J. Evans

DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL ($25,000-$49,999)

Fred Sibley

DEAN'S CLUB$10,000 - $24,999

Barbara Burnham '46William D. Demo '57Bernard C. '65 and Jane ReganThomas P. '66 and Claire WoodsideGuilford D. White '68Charlie D. Hirschey '80John G. Duken '81Mark C. Tiberio '83A.W. Collins CorporationDaniel G. and Linda FayRichard C. RandolSergi's Italian RestaurantStudent Government AssociationMargaret P. Vining

EMPIRE CLUB$1,906 - $9,999

Carol S. Rosenberg '53Frederick* and Barbara R. '53/'70

WilderGlenn C. Werlau '57D. Edgar '59 and Clara CloceStanley J. Riordan, Sr. '64Maurice B.* and Sheila '66

HarringtonMartha K. MacArthur '74/'78David M. '83 and Lisa K. '83

GerlachMichael Odell '93Alesco Advisors LLCCorning Inc. FoundationE. J. Noble Hospital GuildFidelity CharitableHazen B. Hinman, Sr. Foundation

Inc.Ernest E. KeetJoseph L. and Dine KennedyKey Bank National AssociationEarl W. and Joyce A. MacArthurRobert Manfred North Country Savings BankMichael J. PerryRenzi Bros. Inc.Joseph L. RichLouise G. Ross

Shane P. MacArthur ’16 addresses the col-lected scholarship recipients and donors at this year’s Scholarship Luncheon. Shane is the son of Marti King MacArthur ‘74 and ’78 and the grandson of both President Emeritus Earl W. MacArthur and Distinguished Profes-sor Emeritus Harry E. King ’40.


Gary T. Kohler '67Donald E. '67 and Darlene E. '66

LeonardHarvey B. Morse '67David F. Blair '68C. Bruce Ratliff '68Clifford G. Akey '69Stephen Bond '69Gail H. Gurney '69Bonita J. Keefe-Layden '69William J. Pacacha '69Robert Q. Bessette '70Kenneth P. '70 and Mary L. '74

GarwoodLawrence J. Russell '70Joseph B. Shea '70David Stapler '70Deborah W. Eisenberg '71Lora C. Grinder '71Anthony Makuch, Jr. '71Stuart Marquart '71Stephen F. Marschke '71Eugene A. '71 and Faye W. WhiteJames M. Adams '72Michael P. Casey '72Bernard C. Chilton '72Jeffrey L. Eastman '72Claire F. LaGarry '72David '72 and Patricia '73 RaganRaymond J. Belanger '73Charles Cotey '73Wayne Currier '73Thomas J. Curry '73David A. Leavitt '73Gary Onyan '73Daphne A. Pickert '73Stephen W. Rose '73Carol R. Scotton '73Theodore R. '73 and Jeanice M.

'76 TottenSharon A. Warren '73Nancy K. Martin '74John P. O'Donnell '74Thomas G. and Dianne M. '74

ProulxKenneth L. Thiele '74Joseph L. Viau '74Hubert Wilcox '74Paul J. '75 and Debra M. BackusChristopher Bedford '75James C. Cox '75Mark A. Filardi '75Martin R. Knapp '75Thomas J. Sexton '75William P. Spooner '75William U. Blodgett '76Bryan E. Duquette '76Todd R. Earl '76Constance S. Hardesty '76James G. '76 and Brenda J. '71

KnightRichard A. Long '76Mary O. Loomis '76Gregory W. Pierce '76Susan B. Shortell '76Roxanne E. Vasquez '76John R. Zappala '76Jeanmarie Church '77Linda M. Flavin '77Susan J. Garcia '77Karen L. Rosenberg '77Terry L. Waldruff '77Edmond J. Walters '77George S. '78 and Theresa C. '78

CorbineGary H. Goulden '78Clifford J. Mason '78Alan L. '78 and Brenda L. '84

RexfordJoseph A. Rinaldi '78Ronald R. Rovall, Jr. '78Mary Ann Ashley '79Anne H. Boulter '79Brian B. '79 and Lori J. '79

CarmerJohn J. Corson '79Bethany J. Herman '79Paul D. Hitchman '79Martin J. Landry '79Lawrence J. LaShomb '79James T. Prado '79Lisa R. Ryder '79Steven H. Slate '79Donna Trimm '79

David J. Weatherwax '79Happy J. Acee '80Michael J. Bimonte '80Laurie T. Brown '80Darlene Chorman '80Mark D. Fessenden '80Allen W. Hargrave '80Winnie M. Loller '80Eric J. Malloy '80Wendy S. Schneider '80James A. Snyder '80Robert R. Baldwin '81Michael Brassard '81John H. Forsythe '81James H. Hyde '81Thomas R. Sauter '81Randall W. Teele '81Florence E. Awasung '82Tina C. Covey '82Edward A. '82 and Theresa L. '83

CurtissWilliam J. '82 and Teresa D. '82

HugginsThomas A. Hunter '82Eric J. Ouderkirk '82Mary E. Privitera '82Mark S. '82 and Kimberly '84

SantelliChristopher Walker '82Shannon G. Whalen '82Donald O. Coon '83Jill M. Flack '83Daniel J. Miller '83Scott T. '84 and Margaret '84

ClementsKenneth H. Johnson '84Thomas M. Kotwica '84Eric A. Paulding '84Steven J. Van Arnam '84Michael '85 and Amy B. '88

McCormickKim A. Wheeler '85Cynthia L. Young '85Julie A. Cruickshank '86Christopher Frappier '86Shawn M. Gaffney '86Brian Granger '86Christopher '86 and Lisa M. '86

LandiPatsi Sergi '86Donna L. Whitelaw '86Joseph M. '87 and Melinda '88

CarboneDavid W. Hartle '88Michael A. Jones '88George J. '88 and Deborah

MolnarDon P. Ashley '89Geoffrey P. Co '89Peter J. '89 and Terri L. '90 PfisterMichael R. Collins '90Jennie H. Flanagan '90Patrick G. '90 and Karen A. '89

HanssScott R. O'Hara '90Richard J. '90 and Marilyn '91

RauschCharles P. Washburn '90James F. Craig '91Michael J. Janssen '91Dale A. Rice '91Phoebe N. Rogerson '91James L. Akins '92Susan D. Law '92Richard C. Nautel, Jr. '92Rande S. Richardson '92Shane Brisson '93Anthony Caracciolo '93Christine Gray '93Andrew L. '93 and Nicole L. '98

LaPlanteBrian S. Fetcie '94 and Sophia

Theodore '95Judith Longshore '94Daniel J. Williams '94Elizabeth Connolly '95Jay and Janet E. '95 LivingstonElizabeth M. Madlin '95Alan P. Mulkin '96James Donnelly '98William Blasko '99Brian E. Kurish '99Bradley Winters '99David and Ann Denice '00 Button

Kevin C. Heldron '01Deborah R. Keith '01Bryan M. O'Connor '01Elizabeth F. Gravlin '02/'08Kirk K. Jones '02Nicholas C. Kocher '02Stacia R. Dutton '03Matthew J. Mulkin '04/ '11Jamie L. Burgess '06Amanda L. Deckert '09Stanley P. Skowronek '10Samuel J. Johnson '11Michaela J. Young '11Nathaniel R. Pietropaolo '12William P. Rivers '12Luis M. Puig '15Adirondack Rustic StoreAdpro SportsRashid AidunJoseph P. AllenRobert AngelicolaAtlantic Testing LaboratoriesJack BackusBrandon J. BaldwinMargaret M. BallouJon F. BarlebenBarrett Paving Material, Inc.Caroline BattersonD. Anthony BeaneJames G. BechtelMuhamed BecivevicBella Terra GreenhouseBellevue Builders Timothy C. BirnieJoel E. BixbyBlevins Motors, Inc.Joseph BogumilSabel BongDavid BoviSandra L. BoviPaul BowdreEdward G. BoydBoyden Brook Body WorksDiane BrighamRobert G. and Karen M. BromleyDonald BurlingamePeter C. BurtRenee L. CampbellCanton Area Zonta Canton Save A LotJeffrey A. CarpenterCasella Waste System, Inc.Patricia M. CassaraJohn L. CavanaughSarah ChamberlainVarick A. and Judy ChittendenCi-Tech ClarksonJeff ClarkJulie L. ClarkCoakley's Carpet One Ace

HardwareBarbara A. CoccagniaCommunity Bank, N.A. of

MassenaCommunity Bank, N.A. of

SyracuseKerrie L. CooperMichael C. CroweD.I. Bush Fuels, Inc.Albert J. D'ArcangeloDominick DarcangeloDonald P. DarcangeloTheodore A. DeckertDiana L. DeMatteoLouis DeMatteoRoAnn M. DestitoLinda A. DiFrenzaAnnette DiorioTracy DoucetteElizabeth A. EricksonExelon Business Services

CompanyWilliam and JoAnne FassingerStephanie J. FayCharles R. FennerMarela FiaccoPatricia H. FlahertyThomas K. FlahertyJoshua FornalPatty FornalThaddeus A. FornalWilliam FranklinRobert and Betty FraserDawn Fremont

Stephen E. FrempongGeneral Electric FoundationAnthony H. and Kathryn D.

GibsonToni L. GibsonJohn A. and Anne GoetzeCharles F. and Linda GooldenMichael GordonMarianne M. GraceLeonard C. GratchPauline A. GravelineGray's Wholesale, Inc.Virginia I. GuyettHammill Funeral Home Inc.Roberta HeerNicole A. HeldtChengru HuIBM International In Motion Physical Therapy LLCLashawanda IngramJ.C. Merriman, IncWilliam T. JonesJust GiveLaurel S. KaneDavid R. and Diane KellerChrista KelsonKevin M Daniels AgencyGregory E. KieBarbara J. KingRalph L. and Joan J. KlickerKnights of ColumbusUmesh KumarKuno Oil Company, Inc.David LaBaffDouglas S. LaRose, Jr.Vicki LavoieAlexander LesykMichael L. and Peggy S. LevatoEdouard K. MafouaMaureen MaioccoMichael J. ManueleStacy C. MatsumotoDebra M. MayDennis M. MayKaren McAuliffeJames McCarthyJudith McCuskerJennifer S. McDonaldPamela M. McDonald-LaChanceWilliam B. McMartinMark J. MillerShani Y. MitchellEleanor M. MorganLouis MoroRosanna M. MoserMountain Mart #106Diane L. Muehl

Northrop Grumman FoundationRoy A. NortonKaren M. O'BrienWilliam M. and Virginia I. O'BrienLawretta OnonyeOrvis Street Bottle CenterDiane J. ParaMichael L. ParaJanet Parcell-MitchellJulie A. ParkmanPartnership Propertiers, Inc.Penski, Inc.Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg BottlersEllen PrashawPremier CoachPrice ChopperPamela P. QuinnErin E. ReedLesa B. ReedRobert and Marie C. ReganJames F. ReillyJohn G. and Anne ReillyAmber RiordanRiverside LiquorsStanley P. and Janet L. RobertRonald V. RobichaudJanice C. RobinsonDenise RootJeff RosserAmanda D. RowleyRandall F. RoyGary E. Sambrook, Jr.Rajgopal SashtiSave-A-LotJay F. SchechterSeaComm Federal Credit UnionBryan P. SheaAlexander P. ShraderSiemens Building Technologies,

Inc.Silicon Valley Community

FoundationJudith R. SinghSmile AssociatesBruce L. SmithRonald SovaScott B. SpringsteadSt. Lawrence County Assessor's

AssociationClarence F. StephensStone Bridge Iron & Steel, Inc.Sysco Food Service of Albany,

LLCTerra Development, Inc.The ClubThe MuckersThe Research Foundation

Robert M. Thompson ’42 and Majorie J. Rock stand with Katelyn M. McKinley ‘17, the recipient of the Thompson-Weatherup Family Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship.


Robert K. Dumas '68Barbara G. Dyer '68David J. Hockey '68Stanley J. Kaminski '68Robert B. LaBelle '68William A. Labonte, Jr. '68David J. Robinson '68Byron R. Rutherford '68Robert L. '68 and Linda '68

ShepardJoseph A. Synowski '68Ronnie M. VanHouse '68Judith Austin '69Halsey E. '69 and Anne M. '68

BettersRonald R. Bolster '69James T. '69 and Jennifer BradyNancy Dennicort '69James A. Kenny '69William C. LaPierre '69Gretchen S. Liebi '69Ronald D. Reid '69Cher L. Rooney '69Laura E. Rozell '69William N. Russell '69Tim Shoen '69Alexander T. Sleeman '69Stephen Widuta '69Roslyn S. Winston '69Allen S. Woodward, Jr. '69Mary Day '70Robert J. Dibble '70Sandra Gonyea '70Sandra R. Lauzon '70Sally E. McPike '70Richard L. Paro '70Harold L. Rodman '70Patricia A. Schutt '70Janice A. Shoen '70Mary L. Spadafore '70Sandra E. Stafford-Chester '70Timothy H. Tanner '70James A. Vinch '70Donna J. White '70Thomas E. Whitmarsh '70Timothy J. '71 and Shannon E.

'86 BakerRichard C. Bassett '71Michael J. Berend '71Albert Buse '71Duane G. Carson '71Deborah A. Fleury '71John B. '71 and Christine H. '73

GambleRaymond E. LaVoie '71Diane L. McHale-Mix '71John T. Miller '71Melanie A. Piechowicz '71Harold R. Polle '71Calvin T. Sears '71Richard H. Snell '71Lois J. Tank '71Robert E. White '71Charles R. Alexander, Jr. '72James R. Bareham '72

Janice E. Barnes '72Diane L. Doyle '72Donald '72 and Anne S. '65 DuncanWayne J. Fitzpatrick '72Garth B. Griffin '72Dorothy E. Hotchkiss '72Joyce A. Lilholt '72Lori D. Lorraine '72William McCarty '72Robert T. Myers '72Robert C. Olrich '72David J. Radley '72Lois C. Shorten '72Clifford Steenberge '72Jeffrey L. '72 and Connie M. '79

StowellRoderick Turnbull '72Karen A. White '72Larry D. Wood '72Joanne Dickerson '73Mark Donahue '73Richard Downs '73Lee A. Gates '73Michael A. Hartson '73Ellen M. Jordan '73Cathy S. Kanclerz '73Elizabeth Kuhl '73Jeff W. '73 and Sara B. '76 PlattDavid Schedlbauer '73David J. Seymour '73Adrian J. Vielhauer, Sr. '73Marsha M. Zehr '73David V. Baildon, Jr. '74Betsy L. Comeau '74Robert D. Forsythe '74David Gardner '74Michael W. Jasinski '74Daniel J. Jenack '74David C. Kapusta '74Marie Kaye '74Joan V. Lambert '74William C. Mayers, Jr. '74Helen E. McElroy '74Garth Murray '74Joan L. Nagy '74Susan Nye '74Dudley T. Oldham, Jr. '74Linda J. Perrigo '74Philip G. Thompson '74Antonette Viscomi '74Robert A. '75 and Debi L. '76

AmadonTherese A. Baxter '75Thomas M. Mitchell '75Jean A. Pavone '75Timothy H. Robbins '75Vanessa E. Roberts '75Daniel J. Robinson '75Mary P. Stepanian '75Terry M. Sykes '75Steven M. Ackerknecht '76David J. Barron '76Mary L. Beckmann '76Jeffrey S. Clough '76Christopher Dishaw '76

Robert W. Collins '64Jean R. Eichelberger '64Roberta A. Gaudio '64Donna Infield '64Thomas E. Keen '64Ronald '64 and Barbara L. '65

KingsleyAlan S. Messie '64Lura J. Raymo '64Harley A. Simmons '64Robert L. Swartz '64Jerome Tidd '64Sandra R. Amyot '65Robert F. Atwood '65Thomas A. Chrzanowski '65Bartolo N. Dimento '65David P. Graham '65Sharon Gustin '65Rene P. Hart '65Noreen B. Helmer '65Karen E. Krasuna '65D. Richard Lambert '65Samuel Martin '65William V. McFall '65Edward Rice '65Linden T. Snyder '65Charles A. Storrin '65James R. Wainwright '65Noel T. '65 and Barbara '82

WhitmanOliver N. Blaise, Jr. '66Donald C. Bristol '66Herbert V. Bullock '66Ann M. Crandall '66David P. Irish, Sr. '66Lawrence Keller '66Ruth Kernan '66Joseph J. Lychalk '66Paul W. Malone '66Vincent J. O'Brien '66Peter C. Oppelt '66Kenneth G. Parnapy '66David A. Sandle '66Rex A. Spicer '66Thomas M. Sweet '66Silas Vincent, Jr. '66Edward F. Wilkes '66Wayne M. Chase, Sr. '67Charles C. Church '67Catherine A. Dalton '67Paul S. DeLand '67Terrance E. Gilbert '67Alan S. '67 and Carol C. '68

ParkinsonJeffrey L. '67 and Ann M. '68

ParkmanJohn E. Peck '67Lorraine E. Wilbur '67Paul W. Wilkes '67Samuel J. Carrera '68Charles A. 68 and Anne E. '67

Cline

Spencer ThewLin TianTisdel AssociatesMelvin D. and Sandra TomaltyTrackside 21, Inc.E. J. and Janet F. TreadwayBrian TrillEileen TurnerKamal A. and Zena TurnerUgly Duckling EmbroideryUnited TechnologiesUpstate Orthopedics, LLPDale C. VaughnErin C. VoisinW. W. Norton & Company, Inc.Carl P. WeaverBarbara N. WebberWells Fargo Foundation

Educational Matching Gift Program

West Branch, Inc.White's Flowers, Inc.Alan WilcoxWillow Tree Florist and

Landscaping, Inc.Ronald B. WoodsBrenda WorleyKenneth C. WursterYe Olde Liquor ShoppeJeffrey S. and Sandra E. Yost

ROO'S CLUB (LESS THAN $100)

Arloween L. Wilmarth '38Carol Flick '42Edward H. Warren '42Leland F. Kerr '43Herbert A. Catlin '44Phyllis Lee Bloomquist '47George C. Ranous '47Charles H. '49 and Margaret '50

AlexanderMayfred G. McClelland '49Wayne E. Barkley '50Jay V. Borst '50Paul D. De Palma '50Chris '50 and Vivan '50 MoustakisJames C. Taylor '50Kenneth E. '50 and Mary Louise*

'51 TeetselJohn O. Boyd '51Mary I. Delawyer '51Anita Piedimonte '51Eleanor N. Bellows '52Jacqueline B. Fox '52Eleanor J. Goldacker '52Aurie Y. Golden '52Esther C. Namian '52James B. Norton '52Janet Pike '53William A. '53 and Lorna M. '52

WebbVincent R. Liuzzi '54

Constance McLaughlin '54Patricia A. Regan '54Roger Sturgen '54Owen F. VanBrocklin '54Keith Williams '54Richard E. Laurin '55Jerome A. McCarthy '55Glen F. Thomas '55Lynn C. Thompson '55Leon K. Canell '56Dale A. Farrington '56Harold J. Kirschner '56James T. Plumb '56Oswald V. Blow '57James L. Collins '57James P. Sayer '57Daphna Williams '57Frederick Easton '58Ronald H. Lassial '58John R. Phippen '58Richard E. Seguin '58Robert L. Belleville '59Roger M. Bennett '59Keith '59 and Grace P. '60 BrignallAnn Dlugozima '59Donald W. '59 and Jean A. '58

DonahWayne V. Brignall '60Douglas H. Campbell '60*Bernard A. Cox '60Henry L. Dominy '60Carol L. Farnsworth '60Diane Z. Herder '60Paul E. and Karen '60 JenackElizabeth S. Jones '60Paul C. Mason '60Glenford C. Rarick '60Roger C. Trick '60Alfred Derouchie '61Richard Harmer '61William Hauck '61Frances A. Luther '61Merle L. Nash '61Sandra Ryder '61Kathleen H. Sheppard '61Phyllis Shimmel '61James L. Todd '61Sharon L. Burke '62Lawrence E. Burnett '62Ernest Lapine '62Patricia LaVine '62Richard Petrie '62James K. Tuggey '62Reginald F. Chester '63Joseph T. Karkut '63Julie Lanphear '63H. Gary Lunkenheimer '63David R. Nichols '63Jack A. Rase '63 and Jean W.

White '65Raymond H. Sharp '63Bernard Snyder '63Larry D. Carpenter '64

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015

• Honors those who have made lifetime donations totaling $50,000 or more.

• Named for the river that is the backbone to our campus; members are the backbone to our college.

• Invitations to exclusive society-only events.

• Members receive custom lapel pin and certificate at induction ceremony.

Be a Part of SUNY Canton’s FutureSUNY Canton is pleased to announce the creation of several new giving societies to recognize our most dedicated donors. Membership benefits include invitations to exclusive events and recognition in the annual After Canton magazine. Joining one of these societies allows you to play in an important part in the financial health of the College and make a powerful statement about how much you value a SUNY Canton education. For more information, contact [email protected], call (800) 811-6727 or visit www.cantongiving.org.

Grasse River Leadership Society



Richard T. Heffernan '76Scott A. Hudson '76Geoffrey G. Illian '76Arlene T. Jourdan '76Louis Longo '76Ronny G. Miller '76Will W. Potter '76Judith A. Rashford '76David M. Raymo '76Frederick Schweitzer, Jr. '76Thomas H. Smith '76Richard A. Ten Eyck '76Michael D. '76 and Amy J. '76 WeilAllison Aldrich '77Blane H. Allen '77Cynthia L. Baker '77Bruce M. Bezanilla '77Virginia M. Burnham '77Richard F. Campany '77Paul A. Chilcott '77Bonnie S. Collins '77John P. Delles '77Donald J. Demarse '77Patricia M. Dooley '77William G. Dunn, Jr. '77Darcy A. Durfee '77Michael J. Elliott '77Laura L. Gagne '77Michael W. Greaves '77James S. '77 and Karen E. '78

HallileyRichard L. Merrill '77Kevin '77 and Debra L. '89 MousawRhonda L. Pancoe '77Timothy P. Parisian '77Patricia V. Price '77Thomas A. Rice '77Reid E. Saxton '77Joanne M. Simon '77Erwin H. Smith '77Dennis J. Taskey '77Larry A. '77 and Mary R. '77

WalldroffEdward A. Bus '78Patrick J. Campbell '78

John T. '78 and Catherine J. '77 Carr

Deborah S. Charnogursky '78Linda Everett '78Katherine B. Forbes '78Arthur S. '78 and Tammy M. '03

GarnoWilliam H. Kench '78Frederick J. LaVallie '78Phyllis R. Muir '78Nancy E. Orologio-Besaw '78David J. Robbins '78Emily J. Stevenson '78Joseph V. Tyo '78Mary E. Worsh '78Steven R. '79 and Caron M. '80

ClairThomas C. Cole '79Daniel V. Cunningham '79Craig J. Feltz '79William George '79Frederick J. '79 and June M. '79

JaquishNeil F. LaBrake, Jr. '79Thomas D. '79 and Susan L. '85

LittleCatherine B. Locke '79Willis G. '79 and Julie A. 80

McIntoshRose-Marie Missert '79John T. '79 and Margaret S. '79

PowersBrett Russell '79Arthur P. Shaw '79Paul H. Sibbitts '79Daniel T. Snyder '79Myrna F. Thomas '79Torey S. '79 and Melanie '80

ThomasRobert J. Baker '80John R. Dumas '80Peter D. Early '80Fergal I. Foley '80David R. Fuller '80Daniel R. Hickey '80

Charles B. '80 and Diane R. '80 Kamide

Philip V. Kaszuba '80Arlene L. Meyer '80David G. Schraven '80Manola D. Sherman '80Dawn M. Turcotte '80Bobbi A. Wohlschlegel '80Patricia L. Zaleski '80Nick A. Zangari '80Rena T. Chambers '81Kim J. Clark '81Paulette M. Curreri '81M. Teresa De La Vega '81William S. '81 and Deborah L. '82

FryeMichele J. James '81Helen M. Jemison '81Sheldon B. '81 and Helen M. '81

JenneTheresa L. Kellogg '81John G. King '81Sherryl A. Madison '81William D. Mitchell '81Bruce L. Pellerin '81Marcia Polhemus '81Rosemary A. Riley '81Scott P. Segretto '81Donald W. Steinberg '81Barbara Wolf '81Richard F. Zweifel '81Jean M. Addis '82Beth E. Amisano '82Royce T. Bell '82Anne M. Carberry '82John J. Cootware '82Patrick J. Dewey '82Dwayne P. Foley '82David E. Gallagher '82Donna Hammond '82Robert C. Hastings, Jr. '82Christine A. Herzig '82Warren J. Martineau '82John T. McCauley '82Mary A. McGreevy '82Adrienne M. Rutkowski '82Susan C. Smeby '82Michael J. Spina '82Theresa J. Walker '82Carolyn M. Barkley '83David J. Chasse '83Gabriel Conti '83Christopher D'Addezio '83Wendy S. Finn '83John E. Jenner '83Joseph G. Latimer '83Joanne M. Monnet '83Linda M. O'Connell '83Lindalee Sawyer '83Bonnie Staring '83David M. Votypka '83Craig S. '83 and Karen H. '97

WoodKathleen M. Wright '83Angela C. Bickelhaupt-LaJoy '84

David P. Cordone '84John M. and Sharon A. '84 CraryDaniele L. D'Aquila '84James A. Field '84Janice H. Fulton '84William H. Glass '84C. Bruce Green '84Peter G. Habeeb '84Susan L. Haggett '84Lynn F. Henry '84Christopher Mason '84Gary W. '84 and Dawn E. '73

MourickMichael J. '84 and Sheila B. '83

NewtownConnie M. Poupore '84Anthony M. Blair '85Paul Dickson '85Ellen M. Johnson '85Steve G. LaHart '85David P. Murphy '85Catherine D. O'Brien '85Solveiga E. Putman '85Sally A. Remington '85Marcia W. Tiernan '85Steven M. Tingley '85Michael G. Town '85Casey C. Whalen '85Susan R. Williamson '85David F. Butler '86Andrew C. Fritz '86Richard T. Hazzard, Jr. '86Sheila D. Mehaffy '86Joseph Robar '86Geoffrey E. Ruff '86Libby F. Stanton '86Susan E. Todd '86Martin D. and Robin T. '87 AverySusan B. Barkley '87Donna M. Collins '87David S. Curry '87Timothy C. '87 and Helen A. '89

DominyTammy L. Drummond '87John D. Durling '87Christine H. Gallo '87Steven W. Cox '88Martin P. Griffin '88Lisa M. Guccione '88Lisa M. Slate '88James S. and Katherine F. '89

AllottLinda C. Crowner '89Mary T. Kelly '89Alicia M. LaPierre '89Robert B. Winter '89Brian C. Bush '90Martha D. Ford '90Michael J. Larson '90Michele A. O'Neill '90Roland J. Ryan '90Colleen M. Sheridan '90James W. McGee '91Roderic O. Roca '91Mary H. Shatraw '91

Russell J. Currier, Jr. '92David A. Hart '92Stacey L. White '92Vito A. Biondo, Jr. '93Jamie Bromley '93William P. Collins '93Janice E. Johnson '93Carolann A. Longshore '93Claude A. Shippee '93Nancy Cappellino '94Allen F. Cuthbert '94Sheri D. Norman '94Clara P. Cummings '95Kevin D. Logan '95Kathy J. Mackin '95Scott Marciszewski '95Virginia L. Murdie '95Kevin S. St. Hilaire '95Raeleen M. Willard '95Michael V. Green '96Lisa E. Colbert '97Johanna M. Lee '97Shannon L. Niles '97Tina Demo '99Kelly Fountain '99Ruth W. Hyde '99Gerald Tenney '99Stacey L. Basford '00John M. '00 and Kathryn KennedyJeremy R. '98 and Nellie '00

LucasMichael J. O'Connor, Jr. '00Somer Soper '00Jessica M. Spooner '00Kelly S. White '00Todd E. Bates '01Jane M. Ward '03Todd A. Gutmann '04Jeanne Tyo-Martin '04Jennifer L. Basford '05Kurt T. '05 and Mindy S. '06

ReyellDenise A. Burrows '06*Eric A. '07 and Cherilyn M. '99

BushJamie L. Sovie '08Christine M. Bowers '09Amy L. Lamica '09Kevin J. Moro '09Chad M. Delosh '10Scott M. Schmidt '10Shane M. Dubay '11Andre M. Lynch '13Michael A. Berrios '15Ashley Diamond '15Kyana Peterson '15Darlene AbbottJohn W. AitkenAmazon Smile FoundationSuzanne AmesPatrick J. AnthonySarah ArsenaultGuy D. BaillargeonEmily BechtelJames Bechtel

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• Members receive exclusive Faculty & Staff Leadership Society coffee mug.

• Invitation to yearly Faculty & Staff Leadership Society luncheon.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015

Marsha L. BenwareThomas G. BenwareWilliam BenwareChester W. BisnettAnthony Bobbie Kyle BoeckmannBradley M. BourcierPatrick M. BourcyBruce R. BowesVera BoykoPaula BresettJoseph BriggsKyle BrownMatthew J. BurnettLeda F. BusheyBecky ByrnsSuzanne W. CampbellWendy M. CappielloSally L. CarlandDouglas A. CarpenterJames W. CarpenterCraig CarrieroTrent CarrieroCharles A. CarvelJohn CayeaChelsea ChaseJudith ChaseWilliam E. ChristensenNicole ChristianTracy ChristiansenKeith CieplickiJohn and Donna ClarkWilliam N. CohenJamie A. ConklinConstellation Energy Group,

IncorporatedJohn R. Coombe David Cooper

Country MeadowsAllan CoxBruce J. CoxLucas CraigRose M. CrupiCumberland FarmsMichelle CurrierRonda L. CurtisCraig U. Dana, Sr.Jordan N. DavisBrandon S. DavockDaniel DeibelCarl DemersLaura L. DietzShannon DoraLinda DurantMichael W. DuskasKathy S. EvansEdward J. and Patricia FayFloyd A. FirmanClarence FlemingDavid J. FlemingLaura M. FlemingBrenda FleuryJames L. Fleury

Kathy FleuryBrian S. FlintMichele ForanAllen M. FortinLinda FortinMatthew A. FortinFaye M. FosterBarbara FrenchMelinda B. GaertnerSue A. GaffneyTerrence M. GilbrideMark GilliganTrevor GilliganLisa GilmoreDarren M. Graham-MessercolaLori GrangerBrian T. GrantChristopher J. GratchMartha L. GrimesDavid GroesbeckEric GroesbeckMary Kay GroesbeckCheryl E. GuyetteDaniel J. GyoerkoeThomas H. HamiltonDouglas H. HannaTammy L. HarradinePatrick HarringtonCharles C. HartJane HartJoseph HartNathaniel HartPeggy A. HartBrian K. HarteAmanda M. HazeltonDenise HeaterCharles E. HemingwayNikki Hemingway

Joshua A. HogueAmy HollisterWalter J. HolmesAgnes B. HudsonAva HudsonBrenna HudsonDenice HudsonRay HurlbutMary G. HuseJeremy HutchinsAnthony S. JoanetteJennifer JoanetteHarold D. JockJohn F Magee LLCJohnson Controls Foundation, Inc.Jennifer A. JonesJames O. KeatingKandice KendallKey Bank National Association

Trust DivisionKaisar KhanGidget KimbleAllen T. KingKayla KingJudith KozlowskiJane P. KrakowiakRaymond G. KrisciunasJoseph P. LaFrancePhilip K. and Caroline LaMarcheTimothy W. LamicaDiane LangloisRobert E. LarrabeeMary K. LashombTroy D. and Erin LassialCynthia A. LauzonMarilyn LawrenceCarolyn C. LeavittDesiree LeBoeuf-DavisM. Veigh Mehan LeeMelissa E. LeeAndrew LeiserAndrew LicciardiStephen S. LicciardiJiayuan LinFarren C. LobdellThomas F. MacDonaldCynthia MadewellTimothy J. MaggsMichael MaguireNancy M. MarshallPatrick and Christina L. MartinPhilip MartinTerry L. and Jill MartinCamille MartoneDarren M. MayDavid M. MayGirlene MayRobert O. McDonaldMary D. McGrathSharon McMahonShirley E. McPheeWilliam J. and Dorothy J. MeinEleanor M. Midgley

Midnight TransportAnita F. MillerWilfred F. MillerTeresa MincklerKelly S. MonetteE. Allan MooneyKermit MorganStephan MoriartyBrenda L. MullaneyJeffrey A. MulverhillJordan MurdockMelissa A. MussenMartin A. NagyStephen I. NewkofskyDavid NorenbergNortheastern Sign CorporationNorthway Auto LLCAlvin R. Odendahl IIIDaniel R. PalmateerFrank E. PannhurstBryan D. ParkerDick ParkerWilliam ParodyPDR Network, LLCConnor PelkeyTimothy PenrodCatherine C. PerryKarl J. PetersonJoseph R. PettaMichael J. PettaPfizer Foundation Matching Gift

ProgramThomas D. PhelpsHarold PhillipsAlan PiercePaulette Poirier-LaroucheScott QuinellJulia E. RadleyLaura L. RichardsChristopher RileyJillian RinaldiWilliam L. and Marilyn E. RodeeJohn G. RossiRoute 11 Truck & Equipment

Service CenterElise M. RoyAdrienne C. RygelFrederick SaburroRachel SantoseMary Lee SavoryGerald O. SawyerBryan SchlesierAlan D. ScoutenChristine ScuderiLydia Seales-FullerJeffrey L. SeguinSheri Seguin Jackie SelbyErwin A. SelleckJamie K. ShannahanSusan ShantieRoger J. SharlowErica SharpeRobert R. ShearerElaine Sherman

Sherwin StorageTammy M. SholetteAnne M. SibleyHelen R. SlutskyMichael J. SmithPeter SmithersRobert SovaDenise St. DenisCraig J. St. HilaireHeather St. HilaireSt. Ann TransportationState Farm Companies

FoundationDaniel StewartJoan E. StewartBrent StonehouseTricia M. StorieLeonard A. StortoChristine M. SturgisJennifer A. SullivanMarcia D. Sullivan-MarinEvan SwedickJeffrey L. SweetMatthew P. TalamoBruce C. TallonJeffrey H. TaylorRobert J. TealTeal's Express, Inc.Margaret E. ThompsonShelly L. ThompsonHarold R. Thornhill, Jr.Rex C. TobeyKirk ToddJames J. TooleTown and Country Vet ClinicTown of RussellTriple A Building CenterStanley C. TulipSteven M. TylockGeoffrey VanderWoudePeter W. VanderWoudeJohn D. VandevereBryon A. VarinKatie VarinAntonio D. VitaleErin E. WarnerMark WengerDaniel E. WestDavid E. WightCori WilhelmTimothy M. WillettChristine L. WoodBrooke K. WoodrowTamra A. WoodrowAdam YoungersEunjyu YuRichard Yule*Deceased

Connor E. Anderson ‘16, a Graphic and Multimedia Design major from Fayetteville, with his scholarship sponsor Raymond G. Modell ’62.

Payson-Martin SocietyThe Payson-Martin Society is an hon-orary society for alumni and friends who have made future plans for the College through trust, estate or future gifts. Named for two extraordinary benefactors, the society recognizes the vital role donors have played in helping SUNY Canton remain the pre-eminent College for affordable higher education in Northern New York. Membership involves no extra obligations, yearly pledges or solicitations.

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Create a Lasting LegacyPlanned giving allows you to leave a future gift to SUNY Canton through financial and estate plans. The College welcomes gifts directly or through any of the following models, which in many cases can provide tax benefits and even income:• Bequests• Beneficiary Designation Gifts• Charitable Remainder Trusts• Life Estate ReservedThere are many options available, and a member of our planned giving team can help you find the right model for you. Call us at (800) 811-6727 or send an email to [email protected]. You can also find details at www.cantongiving.org.



Thomas P. Woodside ’66 started honoring his family’s relationship with the college by funding scholarships. This year he began expanding on his connection by offering a new on-the-job learning opportunity.

A decade after he graduated, the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology graduate founded T.P. Woodside Inc. a technical sales organization that provides heating, cooling, power and IT infrastructure solutions. Tom and his wife, Claire, started the Woodside Family Endowment in 1991, which began as a $250 award. As his successful business grew, he continued to augment his donations to the Canton College Foundation.

“Those of us who offer scholarships can help promote Canton while giving students new opportunities,” Tom said. “Watching young people grow and aspire to opportunities that we’ve had means so much to us.”

Scholarships Build Success

The endowment has helped more than 22 students in about 24 years. Most recently providing funding for Jessica L Fischer ’18, an Alternative and Renewable Energy and Mechanical Engineering Technology major from Tom’s hometown. Tom was so impressed with Fischer that he hired her for a summer internship.

Fischer, who has been noted as an exceptional scholar by her professors, was a terrific fit for the business and did outstanding work for the company.

“I wanted to learn from this and grow as a person and as a student,” she said. “I now understand what T.P. Woodside does and how it relates to what I’m doing and pursuing in my curriculum.”

Fischer said the relationship she’s established with the Woodsides has helped her grow as a student and professionally.

“The scholarship helps financially, but it’s the invaluable knowledge you gain from just talking to your scholarship sponsor,” Fischer said. “It gives me hope to make me think that I can be successful too.”

As scholarship sponsors, Tom and Claire said they receive gratification knowing that they are helping students achieve their dreams and are encouraging others to consider sponsoring their own endowments.

“Everybody is able to participate differently, but if there is a capacity where you can provide for a scholarship, you should do it,” Tom said. “It’s extremely rewarding to watch young people grow and go out into the employment world and achieve some of the goals that all of us from Canton achieved.”

Thomas Woodside ’66

Jessica Fischer ’18


CLASS NOTES

50sErnest J. Salley `51, Phoenix, Ariz., has been retired for 21 years and has 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He attended Alumni Weekend this year and is interested in hearing from his fellow classmates via Facebook. Vivian (Futon) `54 and Clark P. `54 Trerise, Colton, were married July 23, 1955, and have three daughters who also attended SUNY Canton. (See attached picture) Robert G. Parker Jr. `55, Edgewood, Md., retired from a long-term health care center and, most recently, has worked part-time with the local sheriff’s office. William M. Leaning `56, Phoenix, Md., worked for 38 years at Siemens and then started TFC Automation in 1996 where he served as vice president and president for 14 years. He is now retired and has two children and four grandchildren. James W. `57 and Nancy (Groebler) `57 Wert, Hendersonville, N.C., met while attending SUNY Canton and are enjoying retirement. Jim worked for DuPont for 39 years. They moved to North Carolina to build a home and are involved with their adopted community in numerous ways. (See attached picture) Raymond E. `58 and Donna R. (McCarn) ̀ 58 Osterhout, Grafton, Mass., frequently travel to Florida in the winter to get away from the cold. They are enjoying retirement and spending time with their daughter and grandchildren

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60sRoyal R. Richardson `61, Syracuse, retired in 2014 after working for 53 years for Porter-Cable, Allied Chemical Corporation and Hanson Aggregates New York. Jean E. (Hull) Christensen `64, Glennville, Ga., has a daughter, Catherine; two grandsons, Wesley and William; and a granddaughter, Bailey. Donald Conant `64, Ocean View, Del., married Janice Dumville Oct. 29, 1966, and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He and his wife, Janice, have two daughters, Carrie and Sara, and three grandsons, Andrew, Sean and Trevor, who all live in Northern Virginia. Donald retired from a 40-year career in the photo-imaging industry. Ronald McGuire `64, Summerfield, S.C., is enjoying retirement and has four grandchildren. Thomas L. Ierlan `66, Phoenix, N.Y., worked for National Grid until 2002 and recently retired from Tactair Fluid Controls in 2013. Richard A. Theriault `66, Uniontown, Ohio, married Nancy Lee Dicken in 1976. They have two sons, Zachary and Spencer, and two grandsons, Landon and Easton. Richard earned degrees from the University of Bridgeport and Frostburg State University. He worked for Goodyear Tire for 39 years and retired in 2007. Allen S. Woodward Jr. `69, Waterloo, retired as the executive director of Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension in 2005. He works part time as a tourism information specialist for the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce.

70sAlbert Buse `71, East Granby, Conn., and his wife are enjoying retirement and traveling to Florida to visit family and friends.

Patricia R. (Davis) Koniz `72, Cicero, credits the College for giving her a strong base for her nursing career. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. She recently retired after 42 years of nursing. George E. French III `73, Wetumpka, Ala., recently retired from the aerospace industry. He said SUNY Canton helped lay the groundwork for a successful career in a fast-paced field. He and his wife, Rosemary, celebrated 40 years of marriage in February. They have a daughter and three grandchildren. Brenda L. (Gardner) Lalonde `74, Ogdensburg, married Michael Jon Lalonde May 2, 1981, and later divorced. Together they have a son, Darcy Michael Lalonde. Brenda worked as a teaching assistant with the Ogdensburg City School district for 12 years. She retired from Morristown Central School District as a special education teacher three years ago. Barry J. Slonim `74, East Meadow, volunteers with the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Michael S. Smith `75, Frankfort, Ky., graduated from the University of Louisville in 1992. He retired from the Army in October 1999 and received his second graduate degree from Western Kentucky University in 2003. He now works part time at Midway College in Midway, Ky. Timothy B. Parker `76, Champlain, is the general manager of Parker Chevrolet Inc. He and his two brothers, Rolla and Sean, purchased the business in 1993. Roderick C. Best `77, Fulton, retired in 2006 from the Fulton Police Department after 25 years and is currently working in the IT department for a local non-profit. He started a photography business, called R Best Photography. You can also see his work on Facebook under R Best Photography.


level command in September 2014. He is currently assigned Army Headquarters at the Pentagon. Dr. David M. `83 and Lisa `83 & `06 Gerlach, Lincoln, Ill., moved to Illinois this year after 30 years of service at SUNY Canton. Dave is the president of Lincoln College, a 150-year-old private college. Their son, Joshua `11, and his wife, Morgan, had a son, Harrison George, in January. Lindalee Sawyer `83, Memphis, retired from teaching in North Carolina in June, and moved back to New York State to work with the Port Byron Central School District at A.A. Gates Elementary School in the Reading Department. Dean `86 and Karry (Rusello) `87 LaForest, Slingerlands, were married May 23, 2015, in Plattsburgh. Karry and Dean first met at SUNY Canton in 1986. Karry is employed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an administrative specialist. Gary F. Wemette ̀ 86, Constable, married Allie Courter in 2003 and they have five children and five grandchildren. Gary has worked at Clinton, Taconic, Green Haven and Bare Hill correctional facilities during his career. He was promoted to lieutenant in July and transferred to Upstate Correction Facility in August. Matthew J. Woodward `86, Homer, works at Fidelis Care of New York in East Syracuse as a medical social worker.

90sMichael J. Larson `90, New York, graduated from the Criminal Justice program and is an attorney and licensed real estate broker. He also holds a commission as a captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the New York State Guard, and is a licensed surf and kayak fishing and hunting guide. Mark S. Schweighardt `91, Nesconset, is currently a lieutenant with the Fire Department of New York. He recently passed the Captain’s test. Jane C. Hopke `92, Bangor, Maine, is the business office manager at Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Linda A. (Maley) Kramb `81, Rochester, attended her SUNY Canton roommate’s, Kathy Jurik Hopkins `81, daughter’s wedding Oct. 12, 2013, at the Country Club of North Carolina.

William S. Wadsworth `81, Geneseo, is celebrating 30 years of marriage to his wife, Louise, this year. They have two daughters, Lauran and Piper. William works as a supervisor at the Wadsworth Homestead and Louise is involved with community revitalization. William J. Huggins `82, Clinton, received the Outstanding Engineering Professionalism Award from the Mohawk Valley Engineers’ Executive Council. He led the construction and renovation of the Kevin and Karen Kennedy Center for the Theater and Studio Arts. William is married to Teresa Dowe `82. Col William R. McDonough `82, Woodbridge, Va., completed Brigade-

Thomas W. Singleton `77, Tampa, Fla., retired from the Tampa Police Department as a senior detective in 2009 after 29 years. He served as a field training officer, anti-crime officer and S.W.A.T. officer. He has been married for 26 years and has four children. Alan R. Walker `77, Bridgeport, received an associate degree in Automotive Technology from SUNY Canton in 1977. He recently won a trophy at the 2015 Syracuse Nationals Car Show for Best Sedan Delivery in the Ol’ Skool Roundup. (see attached picture) Christopher D. Watson `77, Bradley, Maine, is married with two children and one grandchild. Michael D. Logan ̀ 78 & ̀ 85, Ogdensburg, retired from nursing in 2001 and is currently an Episcopal priest. He has two adult daughters and cares for his mother, who is 85 years old. Peter N. Van Patten `78, Baldwinsville, worked for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department from 1980 to 2000 and retired as the commander of the Special Victims Unit. He was hired by Nationwide Insurance in 2000 as a member of their Special Investigations Unit and is currently Nationwide’s corporate director of Special Projects. He also teaches criminal justice at Onondaga Community College. Terry L. Powers `79, Grayslake, Ill., and his late wife, Kathy Dupre, have two children, Stacie and Greg. Terry held many positions at MCC Powers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois and North Carolina. He served as project manager, operations supervisor, IT project manager and IT senior manager.

80sJerry W. Lottie `80, Peru, is SUNY Plattsburgh’s interim chief of police and previously served as assistant chief of police. He was also a SUNY Canton University Police officer and lieutenant. In 2000 he received a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement Management from Empire State College.

Kathy Jurik (KJ) Hopkins `81 with Linda Maley Kramb `81.

Standing from L to R: Barbara Carroll Lenkiewicz `83, Michele Pallotta Lallier `83, Susan Slate, Susan Daggett Jones `83


CLASS NOTES

Adrienne E. (Rush) Englund `96, Schenectady, was received the 2014 Top Performer and 2014 Sales Goal Achiever awards at Cengage Learning. She has two children and has been married to her husband for eight years.

00sGreg R. Bullivant `01, Glen Allen, Va., is a senior mechanical designer at Dunlap & Partners Engineers. He and his wife had their first daughter, Allison Lillian Bullivant, July 23, 2014.

Elizabeth F. (Irvine) Gravlin `02 & `08, Madrid, married Stephen A. Gravlin July 3, 2015. They reside in Madrid with their 18-month-old daughter, Faith, and Steve’s children, Alex, Adam and Emma. She has worked at SUNY Canton’s College Foundation Office for 14 years.

Alexander L. Reed `05, Mission, Texas, was medically discharged from the Army in 2014 due to injuries received in Afghanistan. Alex and his wife, Lindsay; their dog, Jonathan; and cats, Simon and Lilly travel across the country in their motorhome. Valerie (Ziser) Harrington ̀ 07, Massena, retired from the St. Lawrence County Community Development Program’s

Personal Care Program after 23 years. She is a member the St. Lawrence Area Poets.

Christine M. Bowers `09 & `11, Massena, works for the Department of Homeland Security as a customs and border protection technician. Eleven years ago she married her husband, Brian, and they have two children, Olivia and Simon.

10sWilliam B. Hedrick `12, Canton, works as a registered and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing last summer. He is currently enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Colorado. Jeremiah Hardin `13, Cumming, Ga.,married classmate Abigail E. Shoen `13 Aug. 26, 2014, in Waddington. They met their first day of college their freshman year at SUNY Canton.

Tracy L. Willmart `14, Madrid, is a head charge nurse at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. She is currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

This year the campus community mourned the loss of a former SUNY Canton athletic coach and instructor whose career spanned nearly four decades. Stanley W. Cohen passed away Feb. 18, 2015, in his home in Canton. He began working at the College in 1957 as the men’s head basketball coach and accounting instructor. He led the team to 247 wins and several top-20 national rankings. “Stan was a coaching legend at SUNY Canton,” said Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski. “He was not only one of the most winning coaches in the history of our school, he was also one of the most respected and admired." He also served as the College’s athletic director and expanded the sport offerings by adding hockey, wrestling,

Remembering Stan Cohen

cross-country and baseball. Under his leadership, the Canton Aggies became the Northmen as a way of differentiating themselves from the other agricultural

and technical schools. Cohen was also the men’s assistant basketball coach at SUNY Potsdam for 42 seasons, helping the Bears achieve 698 wins.



FriendsThomas M. CalnonStanley W. CohenThomas E. DuPreGrace A. FullerKathryn M. HallMaurice “Mick” HarringtonPeter J. Murphy, Jr.Anthony ScaliseJames H. SmithJacqueline TowneSandra J. WeyerIsabelle B. “Belle” Woolf

AlumniRuth (Barrett) McGrath `36Genevieve M. (Kavanaugh) Fisher `37Hollis (Everitt) Deming `38Virginia V. (Valentine) Broadbeck `41Emily M. (Short) Putney `44Raymond J. Schack `46Mary Louise (Rumsey) Teetsel `51Helen J. (Shelmidine) Farman `52Joel C. Merriman `53Leo R. Simard `53Benjamin A. Straight `53Vincent Massara `54Nicholas G. Colios `55Allen R. Dunham `55William P. Strassel `55James. P. Cassoni, Jr. `58Bernard M. Riley, Jr. `59Douglas H. Campbell `60

IN MEMORY

Reginald W. Liscum `60Sally (Talcott) Young `61Thomas A. Colbert `69Richard D. LaClair `69Paul E. Steinburg `70Thomas R. Garrett `71Peter M. Belmore `72Euclide G. “Pete” Valade `72 Amy (Ackerman) Craft `74Wendell R. Dowling `74Thomas P. Gates `74Paul R. Storms `74Stephen D. Chartrand `76Daniel H. Hulse IV `76Marilyn J. (Babcock) Brabaw `77Lori E. Gibson `78Danford W. Dumas `80Neil T. Willmart, Jr. `85Sandra K. (Kozaryn) Fox `88Harry A. Hammill `88Todd C. Hollinger `88Kevin J. Weller `88Mark A. Dean `90Patrick J. Grady `90Jamie L. Woodcock `96Linda L. (Ames) Bowden `97Sharon S. Mika `00Daniel S. Denney `04Telisa M. Devito `04Denise A. (McDonald) Burrows `06Benjamin M. Andre `10Kareem W. Cooley `10Jared C. Adner `13Kirk R. Steele `13


MARRIAGESElizabeth F. (Irvine) Gravlin `02/`08 & Stephen A. Gravlin, July 3, 2015Travis D. Brockway `07 & Kimberly J. (Jones) Brockway, June 14, 2015Meghan E. Coonrod `15 and Bradley L. Carr `02, September 19, 2015Jesse W. Boula `11 & Chelsea L. (Young) Boula `11, September 20, 2015Jeremiah Hardin `13 & Abigail E. Shoen `13, August 26, 2014

ANNIVERSARIESDr. Harry and Theo Howe, 70th Wedding Anniversary

Cohen’s success earned him inductions to SUNY Canton’s Hall of Fame in 2011 and the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. “Our alumni frequently tell us of the profound impact Stan had on their lives,” added Sieminski. “Stan and his teams embodied what college athletics is all about.”

In 2011 Stan Cohen’s contributions to the College were honored by Robert C. Rogers `60, who established an endowed scholarship to recognize the accomplishments of his former basketball coach, mentor and friend.

Rogers majored in electrical technology and was an integral part of the basketball squad’s success thanks to his impressive rebounding and defensive skills. He helped guide the team to a 34-6 overall record in his two years on the squad.

For Rogers, establishing the scholarship was the perfect tribute to his coach, who emphasized the importance of students achieving both their athletic and educational goals.

“Stan instilled a work ethic in each of us that we knew we needed to be successful,” he said. “He had a steadying effect on the squad and was a dynamic and energetic coach who helped us grow and develop as players and people.”

Stan Cohen (left) and Bob Rogers were both inducted into the SUNY Canton Hall of Fame in 2011.

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