After Canton

Fall 2008

After Canton

www.canton.edu

SUNY Canton Alumni Association & College Foundation Publication

Class of ’43 Celebrates Commencement SUNY Canton’s 100th Commencement Ceremony was also one of its most emoDouglas N. Kunz tional. There was a standing Glenn D. ovation and many tears in the Hastings Anne Merrill crowd as the members of the Class of 1943 celebrated the graduation they were unable to attend seven decades earlier.

Greatest Graduates,” Kennedy said after the Sixty-five years ago, twenty-seven ceremony. “It was special to have them here students were called into service just weeks to be honored with the graduation ceremony before their commencement and left campus they weren’t able to enjoy so many years ago.” to serve the country in World War II. In a Technical Electricity major Cal Hansen heartfelt, touching ceremony during Comspoke eloquently on behalf of his 1943 classmencement, SUNY Canton President Joseph mates and expressed gratitude toward the L. Kennedy presented four members of the college. He also quoted Professor Emeritus class and a spouse of a deceased veteran Peter Nevaldine when he told the graduatwith honorary certificates in their respective ing class of 2008, “You don’t get smart while programs. you’re sleeping.” Hansen travelled all the way “They are known as the Greatest Genfrom South Dakota to accept his degree. eration, and perhaps for us they are our This year’s Commencement saw the first

Harold E. Ayers Clarence A. Hansen graduates in SUNY Canton’s four-year Alternative and Renewable Energy Applications and Law Enforcement Leadership programs, and in the two-year-old Dental Hygiene program.

The top three most popular bachelor’s degree programs for the class of 2008 were: Criminal Investigation, Technology Management, and Information Technology.

The top three most popular associate degree programs for the class of 2008 were: Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies, and Nursing.

“Johmarr Ogletree is a kid with a dream”

Dreams Come True When fire ripped through his family’s home earlier this year, Johmarr Ogletree feared his dreams of attending college might have also gone up in flames.

The Corcoran High School graduate was an exemplary student and community member. He was the vice president of his class, active in his church, won a youth achievement award, and even enrolled in advanced classes at Syracuse University.

Johmarr had started a college fund with money earned from waiting tables, and he had saved enough to attend SUNY Canton this fall.

That changed after the fire.

The Ogletree family was forced to move in with Johmarr’s grandmother. Shortly thereafter, that house Pages 8 & 9 was broken into and

several possessions were stolen. And when his father was forced to stop working because of a heart defect, the family was beginning to wonder about their future.

Johmarr withdrew $1,000 from his college fund and gave it to his family, which includes his father, three brothers, and his mother Felicia, who works as a technician at Upstate Medical University.

Johmarr’s actions inspired a school official to draw attention to his situation, and in continued on page 2

A Foundation for Success.

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Photo Courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times.

If distance running is about outlasting the competition, retired economics professor Nancy Auster doesn’t have much more to prove. She’s outlasted nearly everyone in her age group.

With more than 30 years of daily running and more than 300 races to her credit, the 82-year-old Auster continues to amaze.She was recently the only runner in the 80- to 84-year-old age group in the USA Masters 5K Championship race in Syracuse and became a national champion when she completed the race in just over 40 minutes.

“There was a time when I could go 26. Those days are gone,” she told a reporter from the Watertown Daily Times. Her advice: “Be committed to some kind of physical activity, find something you like to do and then go do it.”

Gold Medal Publicity

Frederick C. Liebi ’66 (not pictured) posted this sign on the set of the Today Show during the Olympics in China. The sign got some quality airtime. Liebi’s com­ pany, FCL Management, Inc., created the domeshaped structure the show uses during Olympic broadcasts. Next stop: Vancouver.

Claire Timko ’08 was one of the many students who walked across the stage knowing that a job awaited her after commencement.

Timko started her career at the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island after completing her senior-level internship with the agency. “I designed their Real Time Intel website, compiled robbery and burglary profiles for each probationer and parolee, and learned all about Homeland Security,” she said.

Timko is also planning to continue her education in the Criminal Justice master’s degree program at John Jay College in New York City.

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Dreams continued turn, prompted Columnist Dick Case to write about it in the Syracuse PostStandard. The article began, “Johmarr Ogletree is a kid with a dream.”

The reaction to Case’s column was explosive and heartwarming. Strangers were emailing and calling, willing to help a young man who dreamt of bettering himself, but was hindered by circumstances.

Johmarr Ogletree receives his $1,000 SUNY Canton Alumnus Bridge to Success Scholarship from Kevin Fear.

Kevin Fear ’87 was among those that read the story the Bridge to Success campaign, founded by and desired to make a difference. Working 1951 graduate R. Peter Heffering. with the College Foundation and officials Upon hearing the story, Heffering from Corcoran High School, Fear went to pledged an additional $1,000 per year for Jothe school along with Vice President for hmarr’s sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Advancement David M. Gerlach ’83 and “This is a perfect example of what our presented Johmarr with a $1,000 Bridge to Foundation is all about,” said Gerlach. “We Success Scholarship. The money is part of

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try to make it possible for deserving students to attend SUNY Canton, live their dreams, and begin careers that transform their lives. We enable them to be successful when they might not have otherwise had the opportunity.”

Now on campus, Johmarr has continued to be active, busy, and focused. He is a member of the Step Team, the Afro-Latin Society, and the Gospel Choir and has made numerous friends.

He is currently enrolled in the Criminal Investigations program and wants to eventually study pre-law. After renovations and clean up, his family has moved back into their house, and the future is looking bright once again.

“It’s nice to know that so many people care and are willing to help out,” said Johmarr. “Now I’m determined more than ever not to let anyone down.”

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Flanagan an Orangeman When Syracuse University decided to begin a new NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey program, they turned to one of the most successful coaches in the nation to lead their team. Canton-native Paul Flanagan ’78 will be the head coach behind the Orange bench as the women’s team makes its debut this season.

Over the last nine years, Flanagan led the St. Lawrence University women’s team to the NCAA Frozen Four five times, tying him for the most Frozen Four appearances in the country. His SLU tenure

included an overall record of 230-83-24 and four consecutive Final Four appearances from 2003 to 2007.

While playing for the Canton ATC Northmen, Flanagan helped his team win the NJCAA National Championship in 1978.

After graduation, he went on to play two more years at St. Lawrence University and eventually became an assistant coach for the Saints men’s team. Paul and his wife Sharon have three children: Shannon, Brendan, and Connor.

A Tradition of Full-Throttled Fun While the college may not have an official varsity racing team, a number of alumni and even a current student are carrying on a tradition of speed that started when Richard Woodley ’54 first got behind the wheel at the Canton Speedway.

Woodley, a former SUNY Canton University Police Officer, started on the tracks when racing was just getting a foothold in Canton. Now, Brad Winters ’99, Zach Amo ’04, and Steven Planck ’10 are all well-known drivers at tracks across the North Country.

The College Association has also become active on the local racing scene by sponsoring two racing series this year as well as Winters, Amo, and Planck. Each driver proudly emblazoned a SUNY Canton Racing logo on their ultra-fast vehicles.

College Association Executive Director Michael J. Perry had the idea to bring the

college to the race tracks to help further promote the College’s name and mission. “I immediately saw the connection with our automotive technology and motorsports programs,” Perry said. “We know there are a lot of young men and women out there, like Steven Planck, involved in Dick Woodley ’54 drives to victory in 1969. these local racing programs first connections that the college had with and we have the academic programs that dirt tracks. Those connections will be carried match their interest.” on through the new generations of SUNY Winters noted that the school has made Canton Racing. an impact on racing fans and enthusiasts.

“This has been a really unique and effective way to get the school noticed,” he said.

Woodley raced the last race of his sixdecade career in 2006. He holds one of the

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Zach Amo ’04

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Brad Winters ’99

Steven Planck ’10

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It’s Not a Secret Anymore SUNY Canton is experiencing remarkable growth in nearly every area, but there is one bothersome statistic that is progressing more slowly than others: alumni giving percentage.

“We’re progressing, but not as quickly as we need to,” said Vice President David M. Gerlach ’83. “I’m convinced that our alumni are among the most loyal and dedicated in the SUNY system, and I’m determined to have our giving percentage reflect that.”

The amount of total dollars in alumni giving has increased steadily in the past several years, and while the percentage of alumni giving has also grown, it’s been at a much slower pace. Currently, only 9 percent of alumni give back.

“The giving percentage should be the easier number to bring up quickly because the

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Stephanie Tupper ’12 of Canton helps the SUNY Canton Foundation during the Fall 2008 Phonathon.

20%

If of our 28,000 alumni pledged $40 a year for the next 5 years, it would generate an endowment of more than $1 million.

1979,

In the state supported 78% of students’ expenses. Now it’s less than 30%.

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size of the gift doesn’t matter.

Alumni can give any amount, even if it’s just $20, and it will make a difference,” said Gerlach. “We’re relying too much on a small number of incredibly generous alumni. We need to spread that responsibility and commitment across a broader base of alumni.”

Ideally, Gerlach and his staff would like to see nearly 30 percent of alumni donating, but for now their goal is to reach 15 percent.

“That’s an attainable percentage and the impact would be dramatic,” said Alumni/ Development Director Peggy Levato. “If 1,000 new donors stepped forward and gave

$20 to $50 each, that would be enough to start a new scholarship and enable a deserving person to transform their life with a SUNY Canton education.”

The Most Important Time to Give: Now Alumna Barbara “Bobbi” Burnham ’46 is hoping that her recent gift helps to show other alumni the importance of giving during a troubled economy.

Burnham made a donation of more than $100,000 to the SUNY Canton Foundation in September to directly help current and future students defray the costs of attending college.

“When the economy spirals downward, students are among those that are impacted the most,” said Burnham. “That’s why it’s so important to give now and make sure that qualified, hard-working students are able to pursue their dreams and aspirations.”

The rising costs of education combined with massive SUNY budget cuts from New York State have magnified the problem dramatically. Students are also having trouble getting student loans as more and more banks are shutting down their student loan divisions.

Nationwide, student loan requests are up 16 percent from last year, but fewer and fewer loans are available.

It’s the latest example of how the Wall Street crisis is hurting many of those who are the farthest removed from New York’s financial district.

“Instead of giving my money to the government in taxes and letting them decide where to invest it, I’ve decided where to invest it myself,” said Burnham. “The future and the well-being of our country depends on the education of our young people. And it’s even more rewarding and personal when you get the opportunity to directly meet the people you’re helping.”

“Given the state

of our economy, I’m concerned about the availability of assistance to our students.

-Kerrie Cooper, SUNY

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Canton Director of Financial Aid Why Giving Is So Important

49%

of SUNY Canton students come from familes earning $40,000 or less.

33%

of SUNY Canton students are first generation college students.

Most

of SUNY Canton students are using student loans to pay for college.

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Kennedy Plans Continued Growth Despite State Budget Cuts President Joseph L. Kennedy has called for innovation and thoughtful planning in order to overcome the state’s budget cuts to the SUNY System and SUNY Canton.

At a faculty assembly earlier this semester, Kennedy said the College’s extraordinary growth and previous long-term planning will help SUNY Canton continue to thrive despite inevitable decreases in state support.

Enrollment at the college is at an all-time high with more than 3,000 students this semester.

“By expanding to four-year degrees, increasing our online abilities, and increasing our overall attendance, we’ve significantly decreased the pain that these cuts would have otherwise inflicted on us,” Kennedy said. “We’ll be able to use some of our current cash balances over the next couple of years to ease into a transition to the way we conduct business. We recognize the state’s current financial situation and we’re working to adjust to the new budget reality that exists statewide.”

Kennedy stated that his two highest priorities regarding the budget were to not de-

crease the overall quality of students’ education and to not layoff any college employees. He has been meeting with groups of employees and listening to suggestions on how

to work smarter, more efficiently, and more environmentally proficient.

He mentioned that the solution will be found through a variety of adjustments.

Small changes will include things such as mowing less grass, plowing less snow, and resetting computer systems to maximize en-

Boom! 3,000-plus SUNY Canton’s Fall 2008 enrollment is the highest in the college’s 102-year history, surpassing 3,000 students for the first time.

The previous headcount highpoint was during the 1975-76 academic year when 2,833 students were enrolled.

Enrollment is up 10 percent from last year, 20 percent from four years ago, and more than 50 percent from the 1995-96 academic year, when there were a total of 2,013 students. There are currently 3,056 students enrolled this Fall.

College officials cite a number of reasons for the explosive increase, including several new highly-popular bachelor’s degree programs, returning students staying for four years instead of two, more transfer students, more international students, and a huge class of more

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than 1,300 new students.

“We’re the fastest growing college in Northern New York,” said Director of Admissions Jonathan Kent. “The College has been progressing steadily since Dr. Kennedy took over 15 years ago, and lately it’s just been remarkable.”

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ergy efficiency. Potential larger solutions may include shifting to a four-day class schedule as early as next semester, which would reduce energy costs and create personal savings for students and employees.

“This is not a crisis, it’s a challenge,” said Kennedy. “We’ll have many solutions and they’ll come in all different sizes, but we are positioned to manage this situation successfully and should treat this as an opportunity to once again show why SUNY Canton is a leader in higher education.”

SUNY Canton currently has more than 500 employees.

Kennedy said that number will decrease over the next two years to adjust to the new budget reality, but it will likely happen through natural attrition such as retirements and relocations.

New Foundation Board Members : Kenneth P. Garwood ’70 is a certified financial planner and partner in the investment firm of Styles Bridges Associates in Canton. He is active in the local community.

Robert B. Raymo ’58 is a former director of development and Executive Vice President of the College Foundation. He previously served as chair of the Centennial Campaign’s Business Relations Committee.

Guilford D. White ’68 is the owner of the Comfort Inn and Suites and several other businesses and real estate holdings in Akwesasne.

Edward N. Coombs ’86 is the chief financial officer of New York Compensation Managers in Cicero. He is a member of the American and New York State Societies of Certified Public Accountants and a credentialed NASCAR photographer.

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SUNY Faucher – Seven Sibling Alums Although a countless number of families have sent generations of students to SUNY Canton, the Faucher family likely holds the record for most siblings to attend. All seven of Irene and Lucien Faucher’s children attended the College: Joseph ’55, Rene ’56, Glenn ’65, Anna ’68, Donald ’69, Keith ’69, and Gilbert ’77.

The Faucher family grew up on Elm Street in Canton, and all of the siblings graduated from Canton High School. Their parents used to rent rooms and an apartment to college students.

The youngest of the siblings, Keith, recalled when he and his older brothers delivered newspapers for the Watertown Daily Times to the dorms, sorority, and fraternity houses and worked at the local pizza restaurant Zasa’s.

Joseph ’55 retired from IBM in 1987 as a project manager. His education at Canton “absolutely” helped him prepare for his career. Joe said his fondest ATI memory is “meeting my future wife Inez Cook, who also graduated in 1955.” Joe recalled Professor Emeritus Dick Miller as being “really involved with his students.”

Rene ’56 and his wife Theresa are retired and living in the Canton area. Rene worked

at the College from 1967 to 1997 as Director of Multimedia Services.

Glenn ’65 recalled a summer job he held that got him involved with “planning of

the new campus, where I was able to utilize some of the drafting skills I was learning.”

Glenn is now also retired from IBM and living in Cartersville, Ga., with his wife Carol. “The education I received at Canton gave me an advantage in my work with IBM,” he said. Rollo Wicks was among the faculty members he recalled fondly.

Anna ’68, who earned a degree in Nursing, is working as a nurse practitioner and living in Rhode Island with her husband John.

Keith ’69 recently retired from the New York State Department of Transportation with 33 years of experience as a civil engineer. This past year, he was honored with the “2008 Engineer of the Year Award” by the New York State Association of Transportation Engineers for the Poughkeepsie Section. He has four grown children and 11 grandchildren. He and his wife Terri reside in Hyde Park.

Similar to his brother Keith, Donald ’69 is now retired after 34 years with the DOT. Don married his high school sweetheart Connie Erwin ’69, who is also an ATC graduate. Don and Connie have two children, three grandchildren, and are currently living in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Gilbert ’77 and his wife Martha retired and then rejoined the workforce with RaceTrac, utilizing his Construction Technology degree. They are now living in Kennesaw, Ga. Irene is still in the Canton area, residing at Spicer’s Assisted Living Home. Lucien passed away in 1982. All of the Faucher children visit Irene as often as possible and together they celebrated her 95th birthday last year.

Alumni House Dedicated to 2006 Honorary Alumna

The Alumni House was renamed in honor of college benefactor Blanche K. Woodcock (2006 Honorary Alumna) on August 27. Shown are President Joseph L. Kennedy and Blanche unveiling the new sign mounted on the Stillman Drive residence. “We’ve renamed the house to recognize her commitment to the college and to highlight her work making this house a home,” Kennedy said.

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Guests staying in the Woodcock Alumni House have raved about the accommodations. Among some comments in the guestbook: “Great! Words fail me. I feel like a king.” –Michael Orlov, Visiting Faculty from Moscow State University, Russia “Thank you for the hospitality and 5 star service.” –Ken Stagnari ’99, ’01.

“I felt welcomed and at home. I am humbled by kindness,” –Joey Gay ’89.

Gay is a Last Comic Standing finalist who returned to campus to perform for students.

“Wow! What a great home and setting.” –Jane and Bernard C. Regan ’65

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Together Again Alumni Weekend ’08

Members of the class of 1958 after induction into the half-century club.

Alumni and Develo pment Associate John Wilson ’0 0 reminisces with Chauncey “Skip” Dickson ’56 and Administrative As sistant Robert Dos er.

Brian Frary ’73 and his wife Carol (Paget) ’73 at the Roselle Academic Courtyard during the weekend’s festivities.

Frank White ’38 at the Half Century Luncheon.

D. Edgar Cloce ’59 and Professor Emeritus Walter Kingston catch up at the clambake.

Jason Reiner ’00 and son David enjoy the barbecue on the plaza.

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Class Notes: Thank you to all of the alumni who updated us on their lives for this edition of Class Notes. Please be sure to be included in our next After Canton by e-mailing us at alumni@ canton.edu.

SOA (1906-1941) Dorothy (Bushey) Jones-Votraw ’39, Winter Haven, FL, celebrated her 88th birthday on August 8. She married Don R. Jones ’39 in 1940. He passed away in 1973. In 1980, she married Virgil Votraw. He passed away in 1991.

She enjoys living in Winter Haven.

ATI (1941-1965) Duane Oakleaf ’48, Lady Lake, FL, retired from IBM after 34 years and moved to South Carolina. He relocated again in 2003 and now lives in Florida.

He writes, “Wow! ATI has grown!”

Robert A. Hill ’50, Tampa, FL, was in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954.

He worked for IBM from 19551987. (Utica, Endicott, White Plains, Birmingham, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Kingston, Raleigh.) He retired to North Carolina and Florida.

Robert Abood ’51, Monticello, GA, left ATI to go to Korea with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Burton Mackenzie ’52, New Smyrna Beach, FL, received a bachelor’s

degree in Chemistry from Ohio State University in 1960. He retired in 1994 as a technical director from Lawrence Technology in Lawrence, Kansas.

Patricia (McMahon) Regan ’54, Cape Vincent, is a retired property/casualty/ marine insurance underwriter and marketing representative. Her husband Larry passed away this past year. Pat is a professional genealogical researcher and is in the process of writing two books. She also lectures on various genealogical and historical topics. She’d like to hear from classmates and PNE sisters (pnutreg@tds.net.)

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50th Reunion Reminder June 12-14, 2009 Sandra (Guilbert) Hurley ’64, Windham, NH, completed her bachelor’s degree in 1981 and her master’s degree in counseling in 1991 from Boston College. She retired from Boston College in 2005.

ATC (1965-1987) Albert A. Cordwell ’65, Daytona Beach, FL, retired after 30 years with General Electric and Lockheed Martin.

Roy Stubbs ’66, Newport News, VA, was the college’s photographer in 1964 and 1965 and says he loved every minute of his time at Canton ATI. Robert A. Theriault ’66, Uniontown, OH, retired from Goodyear in December 2007 with 38 years of service in finance, engineering, and manufacturing at multiple locations.

Martha (Hosmer) Sharlow ’67, Chase Mills, is married with children and grandchildren. She was a secretary and a personal care aide for numerous years.

Going John Deere Green – Ron Curtis ’87 of LeBerge and Curtis, Inc., donated a John Deere yard tractor to an enterprising group of Mechanical Engineering Technology students.

The team of students retrofitted the tractor to accommodate a hydrogen fuel cell as part of their final project. Upon completion, the lawnmower boasted extreme fuel efficiency. “Without Ron’s donation, their project would have been left standing still,” said Daniel Miller ’83, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology. Pictured are Sam Vars, Jason Russell, Kevin Edwards, Miller, and Curtis.

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Ronald Blanchard ’68, New York, graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston where he majored in adult training and development. He is currently the assistant director of human resources at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.

David H. Wells ’68, Wolfeboro, NH, recently celebrated the 2nd birthday of his twin granddaughters. He now has four granddaughters in all.

at Canton was two of the best years of her life.

Patricia (Whitcombe) Oakes ’74, Canton, MI, is married with two very successful sons and living in Michigan. She is currently the activity director at Chelsea Retirement Community.

Remember this 1973 Aerosmith concert on campus? It was 35 years ago and the year the band released their debut album featuring their first single, “Dream On,” written by lead singer Steven Tyler.

Leonard Wheeler ’68, Helena, MT, entered the U.S. Air Force in November 1968. After completing his military service, he attended the University of Denver, University of Colorado, and Metropolitan State College, Denver.

He completed a bachelor’s degree program in Aviation Management and Electronics Engineering. He recently retired from the Federal Aviation Administration where he was an Aviation Safety Inspector.

George E. Pitts ’69, Vaughn, NC, served in the United States Navy from 1963-1993. He retired at the rank of E8. After retirement, he moved to North Carolina where he loves to hunt and fish.

William D. Rode ’70, Syracuse, is currently working as a structural steel estimator for Penni Corporation.

Paul Volkmar ’70, Chuckey, TN, served as a plant maintenance mechanic in a glass container plant for 14 years. He also worked 20 years in an auto parts plant before he retired in December 2005. After retiring, he moved to Tennessee.

Jack M. Furgison ’71, Madrid, recently moved back home to the North Country after spending 35 years in Connecticut.

Welcome home Jack!

Martha (Yanik) Neri ’71, Williamsville, manages several small libraries and archives in the Buffalo area. She is a part-time librarian for the oldest school for girls in Western New York and the first archivist for the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Martha and her husband Rich enjoy traveling to North Syracuse to visit their first grandchild.

Linda (Craig) Powell ’71, Winston Salem, NC, said that her time

Walter G. Besio ’75, Kingston, RI, says that the time he spent in Canton was one of the most memorable times of his life.

Catherine A. (Dean) Pitonzo ’75, Redondo Beach, CA, is presently an intensive care unit registered nurse working and living in California with her family.

Paula (Hatch) Shepard ’75, Fort Collins, CO, retired June 1, 2008, with 30 years of special education teaching.

Terrance D. Watson ’75, Constable, is currently employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and is at Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone.

Carrie L. (Goodyear) Bates ’76, Canton, was married in 1976. She has two grown children and one grandchild.

She graduated from SUNY Potsdam in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in English. She started her master’s degree in August 2008. She works as a TA in special education at Banford Elementary in Canton. She also works as an Upward Bound writing instructor. She is a self-employed editor with New Covenant Media. Her classmates at SUNY Potsdam included the children of two of her former ATC classmates, Mike Walseman ’76 and Al Locy ’76.

Patrick Campbell ’76, Lyon Mountain, retired from the New York State Department of Corrections in October 2007. Since retiring, he has been an operations center monitoring technician for Noble Environmental Power at their National Operations Center in Plattsburgh. He and his wife Bev love Hawaii and have been on vaca-

ANOTHER GENERATION – Thomas LaVarnway ’83 and his wife Kathreen ’83 recently returned to SUNY Canton with their daughter Kasey. Kasey is enrolled in SUNY Canton’s Nursing program and recently won an Alumni Legacy Scholarship.

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children, ages 12 and 15. She is currently a logistics manager for Office Max.

Captain Harder After receiving a care package from the Alumni/ Development Office, Frank Harder ’86, sent us this picture from Afghanistan. Harder is a captain in the New York Army National Guard with the Syracuse-based 27th Infantry Brigade. He is the team chief of a Police Mentor Team that trains Afghanistan National Police units.

“This is a new mission for the US military, being only about a year old, but it is very important for the future of an independent Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” Harder wrote. “There is much work to be done in developing the internal security forces here into a competent and professional force.”

Harder majored in Individual Studies and was an Alpha Theta Gamma fraternity member. tion there 11 times. They have three children.

Christine (Holcombe) Contanch ’76, Scottsdale, AZ, received her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany in 2008. She is currently the director of administration and operations for a law firm in Scottsdale, AZ. She married her husband Bruce in 2001.

Mary I. (Dawson) May ’76, Burien, WA, works at Macy’s and has two beautiful sons. She writes, “Canton was great!”

Paula (Foster) Pedram ’76, Tuscaloosa, AL, is the administrative nursing supervisor at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. She is married with three children. She is getting ready to retire and do some traveling.

Louis Shaheen ’76, Chapel Hill, NC, is currently the vice president of sales and marketing for Trans Ocean Products, Inc. Michael J. Stewart ’76, Johnstown, is married with three children. He has worked for 30 years for Hussmann Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment.

Melanie M. (Cameron) Michael ’77, Phoenix, AZ, lives in Phoenix with her husband David. They have two daughters, Taryn and Janelle, and four dogs.

Wendy S. (Kirkpatrick) Jackson ’78, Chesapeake, VA, is married with two

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James R. Miller ’78, Norfolk, has spent seven years with the U.S. Air Force. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from SUNY Potsdam in 1979. He received his master’s degree in Alabama and his doctorate from the Ministry Seminary in Dothan, Alabama.

He has traveled to five foreign nations and 26 states.

Peggy A. (Foley) Shaffer ’78, Lakebay, WA, is currently a marriage and family therapist and does equine assisted psychotherapy in Tacoma, WA. She would love to hear from any of her old “Aggie” friends (pegfoley@centurytel. net).

Kathleen M. (Jackson) Taylor ’78, Dublin, OH, received a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from RIT. She adds, “The MLT program at Canton was excellent!”

Catherine (Dau) Fitzgerald ’79, married Randy Fitzgerald in 1987. They have a 16-year-old daughter, Cori.

She is currently employed by the local school district as a district information manager.

Steven M. LeMay ’79, Moneta, VA, said his education at Canton ATC prepared him well for his career.

Michael G. Tutino ’79, Rochester, said that Canton ATC was his starting point to see the rest of the world.

Ellen M. Tyo ’79, Melbourne, FL, moved to Florida in 2007 and loves it. She works for Florida Institute and Technology College.

Denise C. (Streeter) Hamilton ’80, Riverview, FL, married Charles A. Hamilton ’82. They have seven children.

Joan (Hall) Lombardozzi ’80, Southampton, Bermuda, married her husband Mike in 2004. Their son Michael was born in 2006. They both work for insurance companies in Bermuda.

Trina A. (Windey) Moffat ’80, New Albany, OH, has lived in Columbus, Ohio, for almost five years. Prior to that, she lived in Florida for 15 years.

She has been married for 10 years and they have an 8-year-old daughter.

Susan E. (Beach) Moulton ’80, Wilmington, OH, received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland. She is presently a financial manager for the U.S. Air Force in the Air Force Research Laboratory.

David R. VanCamp ’80, Lakeland, FL, graduated from RIT in 1982. He is currently an executive pastor for Heritage Baptist Church.

Marcie N. (Goldstein) Akers ’81, Raleigh, NC, has been married for 12 years and has two children. She works at Oracle Corporation.

Donald T. Blair ’81, Auburn, works for New York State Electric & Gas as a supervisor in the line department.

Ronald C. Bombard ’81, Hudson Falls, relocated to New York State and started working for the Hublot Watch Company after graduation. He relocated the company to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1992 and oversaw the construction of the U.S. headquarters featuring over 300 retail jewelry boutiques. In January 2000, he returned to Upstate New York and started working for Genpak Corporation. He travels extensively and loves the freedom of the open road. He often wonders about all the friends that he has lost contact with. He loved his time at Canton ATC and campus life.

John A. Cameron ’81, Queensbury, obtained his Certified Fraud Examiner certification. He is married with three children.

He is also a volunteer firefighter.

Michael Compeau ’81, Riverview, FL, is currently the manager of business development and looking to enroll in an online degree.

(Editor’s note: May we suggest SUNY Canton OL?) Randy A. Neal ’81, Massena, received his bachelor’s degree in political science in 1985 at SUNY Potsdam.

Gerald O’Keefe ’81, Madison, AL, earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Union College and a master’s degree from Vir-

ginia Tech since attending Canton. He now lives in Madison, near Huntsville.

Angela (Testani) Reed ’81, Ogdensburg, is teaching kindergarten in Ogdensburg and has been teaching in that district for 18 years.

H. Robert Vanwie ’81, Clayton, completed his civil engineering degree at Clarkson in 1983. He is employed with Structural Associates, Inc., as a project manager.

David Almond ’82, Portland, OR, earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Syracuse University and an associate’s degree in electrical engineering from Onondaga Community College.

Richard Arnesen ’82, lives in Greensboro, NC, with his wife Amy and two children Peter and Stella.

Kimberly (Scovil) Cartier ’82, Mooers Forks, has been teaching at Chateaugay Central School for 21 years. She is married and has two children. Her son graduated from Clinton Community College with honors while battling cancer. He passed away last year at 20 years old.

Darwin D. Deer ’82, Williamsville, attended Rochester Institute of Technology from 1982-1985 for civil engineering. His son Tyler will be attending RIT in fall 2008, studying engineering.

Timothy Haynes ’83, Buffalo, is working as a civil engineer with the New York State Department of Transportation.

Lifelong Goals Colleen Bruley ’89 is enjoying her 12th season as the head coach of the SUNY New Paltz women’s soccer program.

Bruley was selected as the 2004 SUNYAC Coach of the Year. Prior to joining the SUNY New Paltz staff in 1997, Bruley coached and played for the Millwall and Arsenal clubs in the top English Women’s National League.

Bruley was a goalkeeper while attending SUNY Canton and helped lead her team to a 9-4-1 regular season record her senior year. She recently received her master’s degree in Educational Administration.

Kenneth Kirkey ’83, Alameda, GA, is the planning director for Association of Bay Area Governments. He has a son Joey who is five.

Diane (Ruscitto) Lodge ’83, Summerville, SC, received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston.

She received her master’s degree in health science and bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from The Medical University of South Carolina.

Jeanette M. Moore ’83, Tijeras, NM, says her time at Canton ATC was invaluable and

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years in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program. He is currently employed with Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, where he has been for the past 14 years.

BACK ON CAMPUS – Scott Chester ’88 came back to campus for the Fall 2008 Career Fair. Chester is working for the environmental engineering firm Stearns and Wheeler. The company was recruiting future SUNY Canton graduates. the program she went through (HVAC Design) is still used. Thank you!

David A. Pfautz ’83, North Fort Myers, FL, moved to Florida in 1987 with a case of mysophobia and lived aboard his sailboat for 17 years. He was cured and bought a house. Besides being a home health nurse, he builds boats and is keeping three classic BMW motorcycles maintained. He rode one to Alaska last year. He plans to move to North Georgia in a year or two to be near his daughter.

Jason L. Pratt ’83, Saratoga Springs, graduated from SUNY Albany.

Margaret Recore ’83, Malone, attended SUNY Plattsburgh and received a bachelor’s degree. She eventually moved to Malone and she works at North Star Industries.

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25th Reunion Reminder June 12-14, 2009 Roger W. Allen ’84, Brushton, owns Gallagher’s Restaurant in Malone.

Alyson (Munze) Bever ’84, Morrisonville, is a licensed clinical social worker and has her own private practice in Plattsburgh.

Lisa A. Sendker ’84, North Tonawanda, after graduating from Canton’s veterinary science technology program, has been working at McBridge Small Animal Hospital for 23 years. She has two birds, one cat, and a goat. She also works evenings and weekends at a farm.

Donna (Gibson) Marchand ’85, Hingham, MA, received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Potsdam and a master’s degree in special education from Syracuse University. She has two children.

Michael C. McNamara ’84, Baltimore, MD, graduated from SUNY Potsdam in 1985 and then spent six

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Lisa (Roberts) Robinson ’84, Glens Falls, went on to complete her master’s degree in elementary education and taught first grade for many years at Queensbury Elementary.

John D. McLean ’85, Plattsburgh, is employed at Curtis Door Systems. He married in 1999.

Michael Pastuf ’85, Pulaski, majored in criminal justice. He is currently employed by New York State Police in Watertown as a senior investigator. He worked there for 23 years.

Carter Cook ’86, Westford, is the president and owner of Cook Enterprises, NAPA Auto Parts Center, and Northeast Welding.

SUNY Canton (1987-Present) Kathy J. (Randall) Karlberg ’88, Tucson, AZ, completed her bachelor of science degree in nursing at Northern Arizona University and is currently in graduate school at Grand Canyon University completing her master’s degree in nursing. She works in the emergency room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, as a clinical nurse leader and also teaches clinical for nursing students. She remembers SUNY Canton fondly. She has a son who also graduated from SUNY Canton and is currently working at the Tucson Police Department as a crime scene investigator. Her daughter graduated with a master’s degree from SUNY Potsdam and is working in Tucson as a teacher.

Sherry A. Lamb ’88, East Syracuse, says college was a “life changing experience.” Now that she has been out in the “real world” for a number of years, she has truly seen what a difference SUNY Canton made in her life.

Student Lands Prestigious Research Position

Samantha Leigh Wronski ’07 was recently selected to participate in a 10-week Plant Genome Research Project through the National Science Foundation. Wronski was selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide for the prestigious experience at the world-renowned Boyce Thompson Institute. In a recent letter to the college, she thanked Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dan Gagliardi and Instructor David Barnes for writing her the recommendations that helped lead to her paid research position. “I hope other SUNY Canton students can get research positions like this in the future,” she said. “There are amazing opportunities out there available to them.”

Wronski is continuing her education at Cornell University.

Timothy Logan ’88, Ogdensburg, married Robin (Soper) Logan ’89 in 1993. They have two children. Jessica was born in 1996 and Jaiden in 1999.

Paul R. Coyle ’90, Chase Mills, writes that SUNY Canton was a great starting point in his educational career. He will never forget his two years in Canton.

Julie (Andress) Moots ’88, Chase Mills, recently returned to college to obtain her teaching degree. She also reconnected with her old roommate.

They hadn’t seen each other in 15 years.

Stephen T. Harrington ’90, Buffalo, recently moved from Cincinnati to Buffalo to take a new job as chief procurement officer for M&T Bank.

Leo Ames ’89, Potsdam, has been employed by Mead Paper in Potsdam since graduating. His oldest daughter Katie is married and living in Colorado. His son is in the MBA program at Clarkson and his daughter Amanda runs a day care. In his spare time, he enjoys the computer, reading, and movies. He enjoyed his time at SUNY Canton and so did his wife who graduated in 1975. They fondly recall going to Skivvies.

Richardson Accepts New Position Rande Richardson ’92 will begin his new job as the assistant director of the Northern New York Community Foundation in February.

Richardson has been executive director of the Jefferson Community College Foundation since 2005.

He is expected to assume the executive director’s position for the community foundation in three years.

The Watertown native, who received a scholarship from the community foundation while he was a college student, was previously a funeral director with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home in Watertown. He currently serves on the City of Watertown Ethics Board and received the Shapiro Citizenship Award in 2002.

Ronda (Olinger) Murphy ’90, Seven Springs, NC, lives in North Carolina with her husband Jason and their two sons. They were married in Feb. 2003.

Donald J. Smith ’90, Central Square, started his own business, D.S. Electric and Contracting, Inc., in June 2005.

Amy E. (Dean) Findlay ’91, Camden, is the director of operations at Mohawk Home Care in Utica, New York.

Amy R. Gilbert ’91, graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a BA in Sociology in 2002.

Kathleen E. (Varley) Gray ’91, Ballston Spa, is married and has three children ages 8, 5, and 15 months.

Nathan Lazarchuck ’91, Watertown, has been the director of sales at CarFreshner Corporation in Watertown since 2002. In 1996, he graduated from Clarkson University with a BS in marketing.

Ellen E. (Crumb) Moculski ’91, Adams, is a kindergarten teacher at South Jefferson. She and her husband David own two Jreck Sub Shops.

Christine (McArthur) Muffoletto ’91, North Fort Myers, FL, obtained a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego in 1993. She married in 1997 and now lives in Florida with her husband Joe and their two sons, ages five and seven.

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Debra (Rickett) Piercey ’04, Ogdensburg, recently graduated from Columbia University in NYC with a master’s degree in nurse anesthesia.

After completing her clinical residency requirement, she plans to return home to Ogdensburg to begin practicing as a GRNA. SUNY Canton was a major driving force in her decision to pursue her master’s degree.

MARRIAGES

Terry Gray ’84 (seated) with some of his 1983 NJCAA Championship teammates during the 2006 Hockey Reunion.

Champions Walk Together Forever Two years ago Terry Gray ’84 knew he was dying. Yet despite the discomfort caused by travelling long distances, he was determined to attend the College’s hockey reunion and reunite with teammates, coaches, professors, and staff. His attendance was part of a truly special weekend for nearly 200 former players.

In his hometown in Napanee, Ontario on August 22, Terry lost his battle with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Terry leaves behind his wife Linda, step-children Alyssa and Brock, his parents Karl and Donna, many other loving family members, and a countless number of wonderful friends.

Throughout the years, Terry remained close with Hockey Coach Terry Martin. Terry Gray played on the 1983 NJCAA National Championship team and the 1984 National Runnerups. After leaving Canton, Terry stayed involved in sports by coaching numerous successful fastball and hockey teams. He will forever be remembered as a Champion.

Travis L. Sorci ’91, Sanford, FL, owns his own broker business mortgage company (www.newsourcehomeequity. com).

Jeffrey Towne ’91, Columbia Falls, MT, is currently a pastor. He is married and has three children.

Vince D. Alberici ’92, Cicero, married his Canton girlfriend Tracey (Nichols) Alberici ’93 in 1997. They have three children.

Barry J. and Marci (Michaud) LaBar ’92, Norwood, married in 1994 and have four children. Barry works at Alcoa, Inc. in Massena. Marcie is a stay-at-home mom.

Jeffrey M. Larmondra ’92, married Jamie Messina in 2005. They have two daughters, ages two and four. He is a senior technology project manager with Bank of America.

Claudine McCormack-Jalajas ’92, Rocky Point, graduated from Clarkson in 1994 with a BS in AC & Tech Communications. She also received her MFA in writing from Long Island University in Southampton in 2007.

She has three children and now lives on Long Island with her husband and

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children. She is a freelance writer and E-newsletter designer.

Heather L. (Sommerfield) Engstrom ’97, Massena, married in 2000. She and her husband Tony built a new home in 2001. Their son Garrett was born in 2002 and their daughter Felicity in 2003. She is currently enrolled back at SUNY Canton. (Welcome back Heather!)

Rebecca A. (Van House) Mackay ’97, Endicott, gave birth to her son Liam Ronnie in January 2007.

Rene L. (Gilbert-Brown) Burl ’98, Plattsburgh, married Thomas J. Burl ’91 in 2000. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in fall 2005 in mass communications from SUNY Plattsburgh. She is a grandmother of two. Isaiah is 7 and Lucy is 3. She is presently teaching web design and production and computer applications for journalists in the journalism department at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Jon-Paul Aubry ’99, Dover Plains, just celebrated his first wedding anniversary with his wife Christina. He changed careers from building residential and commercial buildings to becoming a firefighter.

Brian D. MacCue ’00 & Stacey A. Pecori – April 23, 2008 Julie A. Raven ’01 & Ryan Crabtree – May 30, 2008 Thomas Potter, Jr. ’02 & Kristine Pierce – June 30, 2007 Kelly (Maskell) Johnson ’03 & Erik Johnson – August 9, 2008 Katie E. (Wells) Estes ’06 & Michael Estes, Jr. – October 20, 2007 Jessica L. Jones ’07 & Sgt. Robert E. Baggott – February 23, 2008

RECENT ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years Robert & Helen Jemison ’81

50 Years Mr. & Mrs. Gery F. Martin ’57 Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stafford ’79

40 Years Timothy M. ’74 & MaryLou (Bouchard) Ashley ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Steven T. Harter ’64

25 Years Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Lucas ’06

IN MEMORY

Frank A. Augsbury, Jr., Friend Agnes M. Davis, Friend Henry A. Davis, Friend Macy E. Davis, Friend Susan M. Feldt, Friend Willie King, Friend Eleanor R. LaSala, Friend Geraldine C. Town, Friend Sarah M. Walker, Friend Elizabeth True ’27 Elva (Phillips) Billings ’34 Eloie J. (Jones) Bartholomew ’35 Inez M. (Merithew) Whitmore, ’35 Evelyn H. (Hopson) Donaldson ’37 Harold J. “Nick” Nichols ’39 John Ellsworth ’41 Peter W. Sterling ’41 Marion (Leafe) Wells ’41 Janice E. (Markham) Klossner ’43 Floyd P. Fallon ’51 Marilyn (Pinkerton) Montpetit ’52 Charles A. Trippany ’52 Dale A. DeLisle ’53 James P. Walling ’55 Olen C. “Rip” Bristol ’56 Bryan E. Browser ’58 Donald M. Morgan ’59 William A. Bushnell ’60 David F. Hedger ’60 Francis R. Jackson ’60 George S. Marsh ’62 Frederick C. “Buzz” O’Brien ’62 Jon D. Frary ’70 Verna M. (Peets) Hyde ’71 Murray J. Fisher ’72 Charlie Trippany ’72 Avis M. McGuiness ’73 Bernard W. Fortune ’79 Michael Thompson ’79 Thomas W. Premo ’84 Dr. Vicki Miller-Savard ’85 Thomas R. Wood ’94 Richard C. Brooks ’07 Jerome M. Branagan ’09

Willie King The college community was saddened by the passing of Wilda ‘Willie’ Barton King, wife of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Harry E. King ’40, and longtime college supporter. Mrs. King died on Aug. 22. She previously worked at the SUNY Canton bookstore and was also a personal secretary for Peter Nevaldine for a special program at SUNY Canton. She was an active member of her church and community.

Mrs. King was previously named Woman of the Year by the First Presbyterian Church in Canton and also by the Canton Rotary Club for her dedication to a variety of causes in Canton.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons-in-law, JoAnne and James Danehy, Barbara King, and Martha ’74 & ’78 and Peter MacArthur, all of Canton; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous other loving family and friends.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the Harry E. King Scholarship through the SUNY Canton Foundation.

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Our King of Air Conditioning KING HONORED Distinguished Professor Emeritus Harry E. King ’40 addresses guests during the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Laboratory naming ceremony. Over 160 donors came forward to contribute more than $100,000 to name the room in honor of the former professor. “The outpouring of emotions and donations were overwhelming and touching,” said David M. Gerlach ’83, Vice President for Advancement.

CEREMONIAL UNVEILING – Harry and his wife, the late Wilda King, stand next to the ceremonial plaque that will forever grace the walls of the Air Conditioning Laboratory.

All of the donors’ names were also inscribed on the plaque, thanking them for making the event possible.

HARRY’S FINEST Friends, family, and numerous alumni packed into the air conditioning laboratory to witness the historic naming ceremony.

King’s foresight produced countless successful graduates, many of whom returned for the ceremony.

A FAMILY AFFAIR Harry and his brother Vernon E. King ’54 open a keepsake photo that was given to Harry at the naming ceremony.

Dinner with the Sergi’s

Quite a Night: A wonderful evening honoring Maria Sergi saw more than 100 friends and family gather on campus in August.

The event celebrated the naming of the Maria Sergi Early Childhood Teacher Center.

Sam and the Fam: Proud Grandfather Sam Sergi sits with his six grandchildren. In the back row are (l to r) Rosa and Pat Sergi ’86, Marilena Cellucci and fiance Frank Sergi ’87, Lisa ’87 (Sergi) and Luigi Vecchio, and Amanda Di Nardo and Mike Sergi ’00.

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All Smiles: Young Saverio Sergi, son of Pat and Rosa Sergi, is happy to be in his mother’s arms.

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Alumni Fun 2008

FANTASTIC FOURSOME – The Roos Golf Classic was a sold-out success this summer. Among the great groups of alumni and friends were: Dave Spilman ’57, James Sayer ’57, Dave Burwell, and Norman Luther ’56.

WINDY CITY BASEBALL - Deborah Charnogursky ’78 sits with her daughter Cara during a Chicago Cubs alumni gathering.

PLAY BALL Several Advancement staff joined alums at an Arizona Diamond­ backs spring training game in Phoenix.

SNOW IN SARATOGA - Adrienne Gardner and Luke Snow ’00 at the races with alumni and staff in Saratoga.

AT THE RACES – Jeff Tubolino ’96, Tom Walsh ’96, and Mike Rydberg ’94 during the gathering at the track in Saratoga.

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Save the Date for Alumni Weekend June 12-14, 2009 Featuring special reunions for : Class of 1959 Class of 1984 Agriculture Criminal Investigation Criminal Justice Resident Assistants Resident Directors Veterinary Science Technology

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