Cazenovia College Magazine summer 2012

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Editor Wayne A. Westervelt ing about running a high-end studio and Managing Editor Danielle Murray different methods of organization that Associate Editor Our Graduates are can be integrated into her own work and Sylvia E. Needel ’04 studio. She plans to start graduate school Art Director at Savannah College of Art and Design in John Seiter Achieving Great Success the fall. Iyanna Henry ’08 is a juris doctoral can- Board of Trustees didate at North Carolina Central Univer- 2012-13 sity (NCCU) School of Law. She earned a master’s degree at the State University Chair his tradition has continued to of at Albany in 2010, and is the Bradford G. Wheler the present day, with increasing Vice Chair first NCCU student to be selected as a numbers of students successfully Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 2012-13 Albert Schweitzer Fellow (ASF). Tentering the workforce or continuing Secretary The ASF program fellowships provide Mary L. Cotter their studies in graduate schools. an opportunity for students to partner Treasurer with a community-based organization to Thomas R. Tartaglia I’m very proud of recent graduate design and implement a program to meet Jacob Brandler ’12, who chose Cornell a specific health need. Law School after being invited to apply Roberta Lee August ’58 Johnson Tasha Photo: to many reputable institutions because Dacia Banks ’94 This issue of theCazenovia College Eric M. Brown ’97

Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: of his academic record and high LSAT further emphasizes the suc- Albert J. Budney scores – the highest we know of any Magazine cess of our graduates, such as Christine Paul W. deLima Cazenovia student to date. Carey ’10, who is working for QVC, the Victor A. DiSerio William Eberhardt Cazenovia College multi-national corporation specializing Another of this year’s graduates, Paula Stec Fenger ’75 in televised home shopping . Lisa Jensen ’12, spent a semester at (see page 20) Michael D. Flannery ’86 has a long tradition of Christine Macera Driscoll ’73 is vice Canterbury Christ Church University Stephen D. Fournier president and associate broker at So- Catherine A. Gale building futures in Kent, England, and was accepted at theby’s International Realty . Steven J. Infanti, Sr. the University of Portsmouth, in Hamp- (see page 16) for its students. Then there’s our feature story(see pages Margie Dobin Miller ’69 Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: shire, where she will continue her interior Judith Rose Nutting ’73 Lee Keyal Photo: 4-5), which highlights alumnus Paul 4 6 20 design studies. She follows in the foot- Margery Pinet Even in its junior McCabe ’90, who went on to graduate steps of Renee Carmen ’07, who earned David W.C. Putnam and PhD study at Hofstra University and college days, a graduate degree at the University for Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 is now a professor in the Department 4 Alumni Feature ership and engagement, receives Upcoming alumni events; the Creative Arts, and is now living and Betsy Rosenfield Samet Cazenovia graduates of School Psychology, Counseling and Richard L. Smith Alumnus Dr. Paul McCabe national recognition Class Notes; Alumni profiles: working in England. Leadership at Brooklyn College. Mark Tierno ’90 is making his mark in Christine Macera Driscoll ’73 were well-prepared James G. Webster III school psychology, combining 10 Academic Corner and Christine Carey ’10 Kathryn Sepka ’10 went on to the Max- About one third of our graduates over practice, research and teaching “Encouraging Critical Thinking,” to advance in higher well School of Citizenship and Public Trustees Emeriti by Dr. Karin D. Bump, Trustee Highlights the past five years have earned or are now at Brooklyn College 30 Affairs at , where she Winifred E. Coleman professor of equine Trustee spotlight: education and in working toward advanced degrees. In the Robert S. Constable earned a certificate of advanced study in Campus News business management Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 last two years, more than 80 percent of Charles B. Morgan 6 the job market. security studies. She was named a 2011 New turf field named; our graduates were employed or attend- Jay W. Wason, Sr.* Presidential Management Fellow by the Graduates honored at 187th Student Updates Wildcats News ing graduate school within six months of Barbara C. Wheler 12 32 Office of Personnel Man- Commencement ceremony; Student magazine returns; College hosts NEAC Swim- graduation. Of course, regular readers of *Deceased agement, giving her an opportunity to be College hosts Economic Alternative Breaks @ Caz travels ming and Diving Champion- the know considered for leadership positions with- Cazenovia College Magazine The Cazenovia College Magazine is published Development Forum to the Dominican Republic; ships; Megan McDermott that over the past 188 years, many Caze- two times a year (January and July) by in the United States government, and is HGTV Showhouse a winner for joins 1,000-point club; novia College graduates have achieved Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY. It is entered currently working with FEMA (Federal Faculty & Staff News Cassandra LaPorte ’12 Wildcats garner NEAC great success and those who are featured as nonprofit material from the Utica Post Office. 8 Emergency Management Agency). Circulation is about 19,500 free copies, and it is New professors join faculty; all-conference recognition in this issue are well on their way to doing produced by the Office of Communications. Visual communications 14 the same. Send comments to Cazenovia College Magazine, Reunion 2012 re-cap; I was pleased to learn that Hannah Office of Communications, students enter t-shirt design Morse ’10 is currently working with 22 Sullivan St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. contest; Katie O’Brien, Celebrating the graduates; National Geographic photographer Steve Phone: 315.655.7365 associate dean for student lead- Alumni gatherings and events; © 2012 Cazenovia College McCurry in New York City. She is learn- Mark Tierno President On the cover: Hannah Judd ’12 & Zachary Gerald ’12 on Christakos Field 2 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cover photo: Susan Kahn Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 3 FEATURE STORY

playground. I remember watching the ments in order to qualify the children for anti-gay bias in schools, and social in- children play and thinking to myself, ‘I’ve special services. “It was the best of both justice. He edited a series of three books Making His Mark in always liked working with children; why worlds; I was conducting research, col- titled, “Current Topics and Interventions did I never think of this as a career?’” lecting useful data, and bringing it into for Educators,” published by Corwin the classroom as part of my teaching.” Press, which focus on pediatric, genetic School Psychology He soon changed his major to education and psychiatric disorders of childhood. and felt right at home in courses such as McCabe’s success led to a faculty posi- He also finds time to consult with local, Intro to Psychology, Child Psychology, and tion in the New York area, this time state and national associations and legis- Dr. Paul McCabe ’90 combines practice, research Abnormal Psychology, while simultane- as an associate professor at Brooklyn lators on early childhood education and ously developing a keen interest in the College. Today he feels fortunate that, policy, pediatric issues, and advocacy for and teaching at Brooklyn College clinical perspective of education. “At a as a recently promoted full professor at LGBTQ youth.

young age, I was drawn to the science Brooklyn College, he is able to study the Paul McCabe Courtesy of Dr. Photo: interaction between language impair- McCabe credits the liberal arts college of teaching, the psychology of how kids McCabe at a book e came to Cazenovia College learn, and the serpentine routes in their ment and socialization problems in experience and Cazenovia College for signing at the 2010 NASP an aspiring art major intent on lives that shape their education.” early childhood; examine early child- helping him to develop socially and conference in Chicago pursuing a career in commer- hood social competence, developmental academically. “Small liberal arts colleges Hcial illustration. He left an inquisitive, After earning his bachelor’s degree, psychopathology, and pediatric school are so valuable in putting people on the focused young man, with dreams of McCabe stayed on for another year at psychology; as well as coordinate the right path to success. Cazenovia College McCabe looks forward to coming back making a difference in the world and an the to work training of graduate trainees to serve set me in the right direction.” to his alma mater in the near future to indelible mark in the field of school and with disturbed children at the Mt. Hope LGBTQ youth in schools. In addition to visit with students and faculty in the clinical psychology. Family Center. His interests in the clinical his teaching responsibilities that include Originally from Greene, New York, he education and psychology programs. side of school and clinical research in clinical settings, Brooklyn fit right into the small town, family-type “My advice to all Cazenovia students is to Dr. Paul McCabe ’90, psychology were forming, College encourages McCabe to further environment. “From the very first day, think broadly about your studies. Look who earned his associate’s and his teaching his professional work, and he serves as a Caz provided the incremental growth I beyond the required courses and chal- degree in early childhood “Small liberal skills were taking shape consultant where he evaluates preschool- needed socially as well as real-world, ap- lenge yourself to expand your knowledge education from Cazeno- as he enjoyed serving as a ers with suspected developmental delays. plied learning opportunities.” He points and discover new passions.” via College; bachelor of arts colleges are graduate teaching assis- to being editor of the Cazenovian, and a arts degree in psychology tant and guest lecturer at “Combining practice, research and tutor in the academic learning center as Challenging himself and expanding from the University of so valuable in Hofstra University, while teaching is what I love doing,” says Mc- catalysts for the person he has become, his knowledge is exactly what Dr. Paul Rochester; and master’s putting people completing his master and Cabe. “I teach cutting-edge research, cur- and fondly recalls professors Marge McCabe is doing every day. In addition degree and PhD in clini- doctorate study. rent trends and in turn want my students Pinet, Dominic Catalano and Faith to his teaching responsibilities, he is the cal and school psychol- on the right to be critical consumers of research.” Cobb. “To this day, I still feel it was current chair of the National Association ogy from Hofstra Univer- In 1997, as he was wrap- Faith Cobb, my first psychology profes- of School Psychologists (NASP) Early sity, is clearly making path to success. ping up his clinical doctor- The current associate editor ofSchool sor, who sparked my interest in the clini- Childhood Interest Group, and has no his mark as an educator, Cazenovia al internship working with Psychology Forum, McCabe also serves cal perspective of education.” plans of slowing down on his editorial writer, researcher, and children and adolescents on the editorial boards of several peer work either, as he feels it gives him the practicing psychologist. College set me in a psychiatric facility, a reviewed publications, and has opportunity to give back to the profes- A full professor in the faculty position opened up authored and coauthored a long list sion. He served as president of the As- Department of School in the right at the Rochester Institute of published works on topics such as sociation of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology, Counseling direction.” of Technology (RIT). He allergies and their effect on academic Psychology as well as School Psychology and Leadership at Brook- applied and was offered the functioning, preschool assessment, Educators Council of New York State,

lyn College of the City - Dr. Paul McCabe ’90 job. “It was supposed to be and plans to continue his leadership in University of New York, a one-year experience but the field while remaining focused on McCabe is considered a a tenure track opportunity research that will benefit Brooklyn specialist in early child- came along and my teach- College’s School Psychology Program.

hood social, behavioral and language de- ing career really took off.” Paul McCabe Courtesy of Dr. Photos: “I want to play a significant role in velopment and concomitant problems; growing the program, while making my pediatric school psychology; and social McCabe, who started out as a visiting McCabe’s students own mark on the future development of justice in education and psychology. professor, was soon an assistant professor participate in his school psychology.” research and co-author in RIT’s School Psychology Graduate many of his publications. He says that his path to success followed Program. He also worked at a preschool, a fortuitous route. “My room in Watts serving children with speech, language Hall over-looked the nursery school and hearing delays, and conducting assess-

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Valedictorian Urges Fellow Graduates to “Go Confidently Forward” part of and partner with the broader community.” College Hosts New Turf Field Named Economic Forum Elizabeth DeLuca, of Galway, NY, Mr. Christakos was a lifelong resident is one of 260 graduates who received Cazenovia degrees of Cazenovia, and the College was one Christakos Field of several organizations to benefit from his interest and support. He became This past March, Cazenovia College involved with the College in the 1970s hosted a forum for the Gift received to honor the late Nicholas J. Christakos and was instrumental in helping the Regional Economic Development Council institution through a critical time when (CNY REDC), where attendees learned it faced potential closure. His work on details about the new process the ad hoc Com- to apply for state funding. mittee to Save the College in 1974 and then as a member of Because of the College’s targeted out- the board of trustees reach, The CenterState Corporation for almost a decade for Economic Opportu- (chairing the board nity (CenterState CEO) from 1975 to 1976) chose Cazenovia College was exemplary as a ‘flagship’ institution for both the to help implement an breadth and depth expanded agenda for of his leadership. economic development His involvement in Central New York. continued until Then, thanks to the efforts of Carla In her remarks to members of the graduating Class of 2012, 2004, when he DeShaw ’84, dean of Community Elizabeth DeLuca urged her peers to “Go confidently forward … Try Seiter John Photo: helped to bring Education and Workforce Develop- everything, explore options, and live it up.” She added, “Every one of us has about a cooperative ment at , grown up, has accomplished great feats and is ready for the next step in our arrangement be- and mayor of the Village of Canastota, lives … We are ready because our time at Caz has made us ready.” tween the College, Empire State Economic Development (L-R) Sparky Christakos, the Memorial As- selected Cazenovia College as a site for Keynote speaker Ronald Bruder, founder and chair of the Education for Hannah Judd ’12, Zachary Gerald ’12 sociation, and the the forum. Employment Foundation, encouraged the graduates to persevere, adding “Ad- local chapter of the versity is not an impediment to moving forward; it is what happens after that Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: American Legion For the next round of the state’s Re- makes the difference and defines who you are and where you will go.” so that the College’s gional Economic Development Coun- azenovia College has received and Patti Rickett Christakos ’77, NCAA Division III baseball and softball cil competition, Cazenovia College President Mark Tierno charged our newest group of alumni to “continue a $350,000 commitment and John and Debbie Christakos—has teams could play on Veterans Field. is working with CenterState CEO to working to make your lives successful and to make our society a better place from the Christakos family of already garnered much enthu- finalize a significant funding request in for others as well as yourselves.” Cazenovia,C New York, to officially name siasm from alumni, students, “Nick Christakos’ support of the New York State Center the College’s new artificial turf athlet- parents, staff, and prospective legacy at Cazenovia for Equine Business DevelopmentTM The ceremony also featured the presentation of an Honorary Degree to alum- ics field. The naming is in memory of students and their families. The community College has been (based at the Cazenovia College na, The Rev. Cecily “Cecie” Johnson Titcomb ’68, who was recognized for the late Nicholas J. “Nick” Christakos, notably honored Equine Education Center) and science touching lives every day and making a difference in the work she does as dea- former trustee of Cazenovia College and “By making this gift to the is invited to with this generous laboratory renovations in the College’s con of the Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea, in Palm Beach, Florida. longtime civic and business leader in the new turf field, we are pleased the Christakos gift from his family,” Eckel Hall. Central New York region. to pay tribute to our father says Brad Wheler, Nationally known sculptor, Dorothy Winner Riester, who has shared her and commemorate his work Field dedication chair of the College’s To read more, visit love of art, passion for preservation, and commitment to the environment With the help of the Christakos family’s on behalf of Cazenovia Col- celebration board of trustees. www.cazenovia.edu/magazineExtra. with the greater community for over a half century, received the College’s extraordinary generosity, the College lege,” says Sparky Christakos. 2012 Distinguished Service Award. will proudly call its new field Christakos “He loved this area and and the kickoff Field. The gift—made possible by Nick’s understood the importance of See pages 28-29 for additional Commencement coverage and a complete listing of wife, Harriet, and his children and their having a strong, vibrant higher of the College graduates from the Class of 2012. spouses, Conkie and Jim Sessler, Sparky educational institution as a Campaign on Saturday, 6 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Sept. 29. Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 7 FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS

ter’s degrees from Ohio University and cess for her commitment to supporting the . She previously served as Cazenovia’s Associate Dean Earns National Distinction growth of our students. New Assistant Professors an adjunct instructor at Cazenovia College, and has research Katie O’Brien is recognized by The National Society of Leadership and Success In a letter recently received from The Na- interests in marriage and relationships. tional Society of Leadership and Success, Named for Five Programs it was noted that “Katie has volunteered Rebecca Page Johnson joins the countless hours to reviewing students’ developing Adolescent Education personal reflections and coaching them Additions to benefit students and programs Program, of which she will serve as Katie O’Brien toward further growth … and fostering By Donald A. McCrimmon, director. She is completing a PhD in takes time a strong sense of community service and vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty education at Syracuse University, and before the entrepreneurship in your students.” Commencement has a master’s degree in economics from procession to It was also stressed in the letter that “If . She is certified to congratulate the the quality of a college or university’s Clairissa Breen teach grades 7 - 12, was a public high graduates. employees is any indication of the school’s school teacher, a university teacher (L-R) programming, and I believe it is, Caze- will teach in the Robert Dufek, Criminal Justice in China, and private college advi- Heather McGill, novia College has clearly surpassed many and Homeland sor. Her current research focuses on Katie O’Brien, other institutions in building the leaders of school assignment and choice. Emily Brooks, tomorrow.” Security Studies Valerie Dunn Program. She completed her Venera A. Jouraeva will teach chemistry Seiter John Photo: Cazenovia College Vice President for Stu- PhD in criminal for the Biology and Environmental dent Development Joseph Behan joined justice at Temple Biology programs. She completed both in the praise for O’Brien, thanking her for a master’s degree and a PhD in Cazenovia College’s Associate Dean learning and development in students. her dedication to developing a campus University, and for Student Leadership and Engagement O’Brien, employed at the College since holds master’s environmental science and chemistry culture that accentuates student learning, at SUNY-ESF, and has an additional Katie O’Brien has been the driving force 2001, was recently recognized by The leadership and success. degrees in public behind delivering programs that promote National Society of Leadership and Suc- relations man- master’s degree in physical chemistry agement and from Kazan State University, Russia. Her criminal justice research interests are rooted in organic, from Buffalo State inorganic and environmental chemistry. University. Her Digital Illustration Students Enter Logo Contest research interests These new assistant professors will enhance the programs they join. In include terror- Winning design featured on Cazenovia July 4th Foot Races t-shirt ism, hate groups, addition, through the appointments of political and Johnson and Jouraeva, Cazenovia Col- lege is moving forward in the expansion historical crime tudents in Professor Laurie Selleck’s Digital Illustration class had the opportu- of degree opportunities in education S and criminologi- nity to donate their talents to support a local tradition – the Cazenovia July 4th and in the biological sciences, both of cal theory. Foot Races. Twelve visual communications students submitted custom illustrations which are becoming ever more impor- for a chance to have their work displayed on a t-shirt to commemorate the 40th tant to our society. Megan Lawson Anniversary of the event. Clark was a visit- Cazenovia College is dedicated to ing instructor in At the beginning of the spring 2012 semester, race committee members asked the building futures, one student at a time. the Fashion Stud- class to adhere to specific design parameters, and Selleck added some additional Our goal in choosing new faculty mem- ies Program prior requests to form a unique class assignment. “The project was simple at the onset, bers continues to be to select those who Photo: Tasha Johnson Tasha Photo: to joining the but became much more complex as time went on,” said Selleck. “It was a welcome share our dedication to preparing each full-time faculty. challenge for the students, and it was a great opportunity for students to work with Design by Megan Buckner ’12 student for the world as it is, and as am proud to announce that the She has a master’s degree in fashion and a real client with defined needs.” Office of Academic Affairs has textile design from Syracuse University. it will be in the future. named five new assistant professors Senior Megan Buckner created the winning entry, and committee members noted that they were drawn to her use of fireworks Iwho will assume their duties in the Heather (Stassen) Ferrara will teach in in the sketch. Three of Buckner’s classmates also received a pleasant surprise. Race committee members selected three additional fall term of 2012. These newest the Communication Studies Program. designs by seniors Michael Rohr, Kiley Barr and Jamie Sciortino to be considered for future race apparel. members of our faculty will add to She earned a PhD in rhetoric and public the capacity of our already excellent culture from Ohio University, and mas- “We received an assortment of designs, and to have such a choice was a real bonus,” said Evelyn White, committee member. “We professorial cohort. are always pleased to partner with artists who have a Cazenovia connection.”

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nutrition and dis- ease management, Encouraging and coupling that knowledge with skills in marketing, Critical Thinking finance and strategic planning, they States is one perfect example: it is a Later, he wrote to me, saying, “This may helped him learn something that day – and are also challenged to think critically about controversial topic; there is no shortage interest you: HSUS site says: ‘According I am confident he felt the same. divisive topics facing the equine industry. of information; and there is a real debate to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, How do you know what you don’t know? They listen, read, discuss, interpret, draw about the extent to which the informa- 92.3% of horses sent to slaughter are not in When students actively ask questions and conclusions, and generate questions – then tion is accurate, reliable, and comprehen- danger of abandonment or neglect.’ Their seek more information because they realize By Karin D. Bump, PAS, PhD, repeat that cycle in order to support or sive enough to make a substantive and source is their own ‘Common Myths about they don’t know all there is to know about professor, Equine Business Management contradict their earlier conclusions and lasting impact on the welfare of these Horse Slaughter.’ But what you find there a topic, and no one else does either, it fuels assumptions. This kind of learning cycle horses. While there is a general idea of is something else: ‘The vast majority of the fire to learn more. They end up with reinforces the idea that the more you learn, what is occurring with unwanted horses, horses who wind up at slaughterhouses are more questions than answers – another arly in my academic the more you know how little you really there is much left to understand. in good condition (92.3 percent, according invigorating situation. career I realized know, and causes students to ask questions to the USDA Guidelines for Handling there is a tendency like: What makes this person believe this? This semester I was involved in an email and Transporting Equines to Slaughter) Efor people to believe what What are the other sides/views in this dis- exchange on this topic with a reporter and will not be neglected or abandoned.’ they read and hear, partic- cussion? What do I really know and believe at an online equine publication that Apparently the Department of Agriculture About the Author: ularly when it is within the about this topic? What are the possible became a living example of the impor- made no statement at all.” framework of a familiar actions and consequences (intended and tance of not assuming what you hear or and trusted environment unintended) that could occur as a result of read is accurate and complete, even if This exchange is an example of the im- Dr. Karin Bump, such as the classroom. As a my beliefs? it does come from a recognized source. portance of thinking critically about the professor of equine result, I push my students The reporter contacted me to find out if points being made rather than accepting business management to question whether or not Three courses that embrace this learning I could comment on whether the figure information at face value. Subsequent at Cazenovia College, what they are exposed to is cycle are: Horses, Humans, Politics, and of 100,000 abandoned horses, which he class discussions pushed students to earned her bachelor of an accurate and complete Pressure (a First Year Seminar course); recalled reading in a recent study, was further their own understanding of the science and master of representation of the topic Politics and Lobbying in the Equine In- reliable. I was unfamiliar with that figure topic by considering multiple pieces of science degrees from under discussion. I want dustry (a junior seminar course); and the but had presented a paper at a forum in information. the University of Il- them to actively question senior capstone series that involves research Washington, D.C., that summarized a linois, and her doctoral things – including the and application of findings to business variety of published figures relating to This preparation helped when my stu- degree from the State University of New things I have them read planning. These classes begin with an welfare of the unwanted horses. I sent dents and I attended an event in Albany York at Albany. She is a certified profes- and the things they hear “information overload” premise that limits him a copy of my paper and encouraged to discuss the benefits of the horse in- sional animal scientist through the Ameri- me say. Just because I thoughts, beliefs, and action. This idea him to read the original articles of stud- dustry for the New York State economy. can Registry of Animal Sciences. stand in front of a class and was supported by University of ies I referenced, or the work of others. A legislative official spoke of his interest take the leadership role in researchers (Science, 2011) who found that in equine welfare, his views that horse In addition to her role as a faculty mem- guiding student learn- every day we are exposed to the equivalent He asked if I could comment on a quote slaughter is inhumane and, regardless of ber, Dr. Bump served as director of the ing doesn’t mean I know of 174 newspapers averaging 85 pages he found on a prominent website: whether or not horses were unwanted, Equine Business Management Program everything; and the more I each. The importance of being able to “According to the U.S. Department of slaughter should not occur in the U.S. for 13 years, was a co-chair of the Cazeno- have learned, the employ critical thinking Agriculture (USDA), 92.3% of horses via College Strategic Planning Commit- more I realize skills to decipher, ques- sent to slaughter are not in danger of The students understood this view very tee and served two terms as Chair of the just how little I tion, research and reflect abandonment or neglect.” He wanted well but at the same time were able to Division of Business and Management, know. And that, “I push my is crucial when we are to know if the USDA actually said this offer important questions: “If unwanted and three terms as chair of the Cazenovia quite frankly, is faced with controversial and if so, wondered if I knew how they horses don’t go to slaughter, what should College Faculty. In 2011, she received the invigorating. students … and divisive topics. had arrived at that figure. I directed him we do with them?” (170,000 each year) Cazenovia College Distinguished Faculty I want them to the source, the Humane Society of Where can we find money to care for Achievement Award. Dr. Bump is current- While students There is no shortage of the United States (HSUS), to read the them, ($371 million this year, doubling ly the director of the National Association in our equine to actively these topics in both the USDA report they were referring to, and tripling in subsequent years), or of Equine Affiliated Academics; a member business man- question things general media and the and to contact the USDA for comment. to euthanize them (estimated at $53 of the board of the Equine Science Soci- agement spe- media pertaining to the I also encouraged him to review any million each year)? It was a point this of- ety; and chair of the Equine Committee cialization are and think equine industry. The sources used by any group writing on the ficial had yet to ponder, but one he took of the New York Farm Bureau. learning about welfare of unwanted topic, access the material in its original seriously and was anxious to learn more equine anatomy, critically about horses in the United form and draw his own conclusions. about. I feel strongly that the students Photo: Tasha Johnson divisive topics.” 10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 11 - Karin D. Bump Alternative Breaks @ Caz Takes STUDENT UPDATES an International Spring Break

LaPorte assisted Jones with tunity to experience a different lifestyle many projects, one of which during the trip. In addition to her role as HGTV Showhouse was preparing design renderings a teacher, she sometimes assists with other and assisting with collecting fur- VVM projects. nishings for the Showhouse Showdown a Winner for project, filmed in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. The students spent their break without The house for which LaPorte prepared housing, electricity, or running water. renderings of the design concept was se- They slept in hammocks under a shelter

Cassandra LaPorte lected as the winner by area residents who Katie O’Brien Photos courtesy of: provided by toured the homes. VMM, and their (www.hgtv.com/showhouse-showdown) diet consisted pri- Student’s internship included preparing marily of the same Cazenovia’s Interior Design Program rice and beans renderings for winning design attracted LaPorte because of her love International travel is something new planning the available to the for art and her desire to have a definite for Cazenovia College’s Alternative trip. A human local residents. structure to guide her work. She Breaks @ Cazenovia (ABC) Program. services major says, “I have a tendency to start Last spring, 10 students traveled to the who graduated In addition to something on a whim and never Dominican Republic to help build a in May, she is Egri, students who want to stop. There are very few house for a family affiliated with Village an experienced traveled to the things I don’t enjoy, and the longer Mountain Mission (VMM) in Luperon. member of the Dominican Re- I stayed with interior design, the The trip was inspired by Cazenovia ABC Program, public were Ash- more I loved it. As an art major, alumna Loryn Pinney ’06, a former and says, “In spite of their daily struggles, ley L. Crider ’12, international studies; being able to work one-on-one ABC member, who started the VMM the people we were helping have high Hilary Hext, senior, business; Kerry A. with professors is so important that C.A.R.E. Project, a preschool for local spirits and happiness about life. Some of MacHugh ’12, visual communications; I couldn’t imagine a school that children, where she is now a teacher. the people only had one pair of shoes, Christy Martinez, sophomore, criminal didn’t work like this.” and some children did not have any; justice and homeland security studies; Pinney visited Katie O’Brien, associate some children wore the same shirt for Megan E. McDermott, senior, human LaPorte, who graduated this past dean for student leadership and engage- the entire week we stayed there. These services; Sally J. Powis ’12, psychology; May, says her internship duties ment, the group’s adviser, to suggest little things made me realize how much Shana L. Ralston ’12, fashion design; and the television show gave her a the VMM as a destination for ABC. we take for granted. I believe that many Tramaine D. Rogers, junior, criminal broad overview of what running After discussion that spanned an entire people in our society need to experience justice and homeland security studies; a small business is like. She is inter- semester, the group planned the trip for trips like this that give you a different and Samantha Young, junior, communi- ested in designing for the health spring 2012. outlook on your own life and the way cation studies. care field, but says, “I love having other people live.” to work within strict guidelines, Maryellen A. Egri ’12, of Middletown, To read more, visit www.cazenovia.edu/ while still making spaces fun and Connecticut, played a large part in Pinney gave the ABC students an oppor- magazineExtra. inviting, so I would be happy doing anything in the com- Student Magazine Returns mercial field. I ...Being able A core group of devoted students has revived a former College publication. Spilled Cassandra LaPorte don’t have my Ink, a new student-run magazine, is a direct tribute to the previous campus literary with renderings she prepared to work one- journal, Images. for Showhouse Showdown heart set on Spilled Ink pays homage to former one particular on-one with campus publication Photo: Tasha Johnson Tasha Photo: thing, but look professors is Spilled Ink stems from an idea by freshman Mary Kaitlyn Flynn, who wanted to bring forward to back the “hub” for all Cazenovia College students to display their artwork, poetry and writing in one collective place. After Flynn recruited several classmates to join her or Cassandra J. LaPorte, an Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, asking if an where this field so important takes me.” quest and later approached Andrea Hempstead, visiting instructor in visual communi- interior design major at Cazenovia internship was available, and again when that I couldn’t cations, to serve as advisor, the new creative outlet was born. College, some luck, along with Jones was selected to design rooms in a Ftalent and skill, made her 2011 interior home for HGTV’s To read more, visit imagine a Showhouse Show- www.cazenovia.edu/ The inaugural issue ofSpilled Ink will feature the work of 23 students, and is scheduled design internship a success. Luck was down. All the rest was talent and skills magazineExtra. school that to be released during Quad Day in fall 2012. For more information, please contact on her side when she emailed Christine learned in her classes. [email protected]. Jones, of CJ Interior Design Studio in didn’t work like this.” 12 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 13 - Cassandra J. LaPorte ALUMNI NEWS 8

1. Alumni, friends and family of Margaret “Peg” Rickett gathered in the Watts Hall 7 Garden to share memories of their beloved “Ma.” Special guests included Peg’s children, REUNION 2012 Patricia Rickett Christakos ’77 and Bill Rickett. 2. (L-R) Betty Jean “BJ” Brown Boddorf ’62 and Kristin Burger ’07 What happens at Caz, 3. (L-R) Margot Burgheimer ’62 and Shari Whitaker, director, alumni relations stays with you! 4. (Front row, L-R) Linda Testa ’81, Lorraine Smith Macrina ’81, Christy Ray Stanton ’81 (Middle row, L-R) Bev Tulett ’81 and Kathy O’Connor ’81 9 (Back row, L-R) Kim Gallup Ladd ’82, 2 Sue Rotz Wilber ’82, Veronica Pisarz Goubeaud ’73 5. Class of 1967: (Seated) Winifred E. Coleman, former dean of students (Front row, L-R) Pamela VanEseltine Testone, Holly Noll Russo, Joan Carpenter Armstrong (Back row, L-R) Jody Franklin Burrows and Liz Noonan White 6. Betty Priest Putney ’53, Marilyn Adams Lewis ’47, Ellie Wilson ’52, Sandra McKenna Skrobul ’58, Doris Eversfield Webster ’46, Joyce Gleason MacCloy ’48, Bette Brown Carpenter ’48 7. (L-R) Pam Ware Crosby ’77 and Susan Larkins-Hall ’77 10 11 8. Alumni Association Award Winners (L-R) The Ellie Wilson Award – Betty Priest 1 3 Putney ’53; The Volunteer of the Year Award – Kim Gallup Ladd ’82; The Young Alumni Award 12 – Darren Skotnes ’05; The Distinguished he tradition of Reunion Weekend has grown stronger each Alumni Award – Margot Burgheimer ’62 9. (L-R) Monica Everdyke ’02, Carolyn year because of the excitement and enthusiasm of Cazenovia Wallace ’95, Sue Eaton ’95, Lisa Folsom ’07, College’s alumni and friends. Reunion 2012 welcomed more Sarah Kraeger ’07 Tthan 185 Wildcats from across the nation (some traveled all the way 10. Jonathan Arrindell ’87 from Alaska and California!) to reconnect on campus and celebrate 11. Class of 1962: (Front row, L-R) Deanna their alma mater. Kingsley Johnston, Bonnie Guenther Bennett, Emilie Tomb Welch, Nancy Heizman Clark, To view additional photos from Reunion 2012, visit Judith Hawley Taylor, Margot Burgheimer and Mary Karen Hartshorn DePietro www.cazenovia.edu/reunion or join the official Alumni Facebook (Back row, L-R) Eileen Nugent Brunt, page at www.facebook.com/cazalumni. Patricia Stacy Healey, Betty Jean Brown 4 13 Boddorf, Elizabeth Stewart Nicholas and Marian Mabon O’Connor 12. BINGO caller extraordinaire, Joe Goubeaud (center) with players 13. 1977 Class Agents: (L-R) Karen Doyle Krenzer and Terry Neff Thurley 14. (Front row, L-R) Merry Kaune Mungo ’72, Elizabeth Van Dyck Beatson ’72, Amy Serling Hagan ’73, Jessica Hanley Johnson ’07, Jody Franklin Burrows ’67, Carol Hutchinson ’72 14 (Back row, L-R) Kristin Burger ’07 and Kaleb Wilson ’07 15. Class of 1972: (L-R) Susan Wadsworth Norte, Wendy Carter-Smith, Susan Horan Enders 6 Photos: Wayne Westervelt & Marcia Neumiller 14 Cazenovia5 College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 15 15 ALUMNI NEWS

After earning her told Christine that she should be in busi- Her professional motto her best friend Con- associate’s degree ness someday. And so it would be; Chris- is to work with what you nie Gomez Gregory From Commercials to in liberal arts from tine was soon an employee at Warburg have, have a plan, and be “It was hard for ’73 and roommate Cazenovia College in 1973, Realty. She developed quickly in the genuine – “Don’t try to Cheryl Berendt ’73, Christine continued her studies and real estate business. After Warburg, she be someone or something me to leave Caz; were part of a family, High-End Real Estate earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell moved on to Brown Harris Stevens real you are not.” Christine that was a special and recalls how many University. Yet, she was most driven by estate firm, where she worked for seven is typically working came to her dad’s two tragedies that occurred during this years. In 2004, she was recruited by the with about five custom- time in my life, funeral. Alumna takes a different path en route to time in her life: experiencing the death head of Sotheby’s International Realty, a ers looking to buy, and a place where I of a dear friend with lupus, and her highly-regarded luxury real estate firm. marketing the sale of four “It was hard for me to successful career in real estate father’s illness and subsequent death in Her solid reputation in the real estate to five properties at any formed special leave Caz; that was a 1976. These difficult times drove her to circles, her impeccable work ethic and one given time. She has friendships, was special time in my life, want to “do everything I can to make the referral track record all spoke loudly in worked with many famous a place where I formed most of my life.” support of her talents. people, sharing “I have had cared for deeply, special friendships, some rewarding experi- and began to was cared for deeply, Determined to take on the world, she Today Christine is selling high-end co- ences with a number of and began to dream ventured off to New York City in 1978 operatives and condos in New York City. professional athletes and dream about about my future.” with hopes of becoming an actor. She She notes that this is a very specialized Hollywood stars.” my future.” Today she still thinks took acting classes and soon found her- field that involves matching the right - Christine Macera Driscoll ’73 back to the place that self starring in a number of commercials people with the right properties, and Yet Christine remembers is unique and asked promoting Miller Beer, Citibank, Avon, possessing the skills of negotiation. “I one particular sale that the following ques- among others. She represented products didn’t realize it at the time but I learned was most gratifying. A tion out loud: “How at toy fairs, was a shoe model, appeared these skills from my father when I was family relocating to Manhattan was often are you in a place, an environment on billboards, and when there was time growing up.” looking for a property that would pro- together with such real friends?” she worked some catering jobs. She vide access for their son who has cerebral worked long hours, a lot of jobs, hoping According to Christine, being in real es- palsy and is confined to a wheel chair. It’s been more her solid worth ethic and growing net- tate in New York City is a very demand- Christine was able to help them locate than 30 years work would lead to something big. ing but rewarding job. “The history and a match – a place that was comfortable since she the architectural detail are remarkable,” and conducive to their every need. “The ventured off to A business opportunity came along in shared Christine, who referenced the most rewarding deals are the ones that New York City. the early 1980s when Christine landed influence Rosario Candella (an Italian- have impact and help to change people’s She began the her first full-time job as an assistant to American architect well-known for his lives for the better.” journey alone the director of research at an investment apartment building designs) has had in but well-pre- bank in Manhattan. She would later be- New York City. She is also fond of the Christine is married to “a wonderful pared … ready come a special events coordinator - plan- Ansonia, an extraordinary building once gentleman”–Alex Gigante, the general to make a differ- ning events for special, high-end clients home to Babe Ruth, that was originally counsel of a major book publisher– ence, an impact and arranging tours of New York City, built as a hotel. It is now a condomin- whom she first met at a publishing party. and build a or visits to The Metropolitan Museum ium, where she recently closed on an Together they love to cook, travel and future for her- of Art, the Temple of Dendur, and even eight-room apartment to a family from read. Christine hopes to someday hike in self. Christine setting up VIP trips and helicopter rides. California. Switzerland and take up ballet again, as has done just her love of dancing has never that and looks A twist of fate occurred in 1989, when faded. forward to the she ran into the very same person whom next several she first met when she arrived in New She thinks fondly about her chapters in her York City 11 years earlier. A dear friend time at Cazenovia. “I was life, hoping to to Christine today, “she told me about a a shy person and someone continue to real estate firm at which she was working in my high school thought make the most … they were hiring.” hristine Macera Driscoll ’73 wanted to do something different than her Cazenovia would be perfect of her life. Christine in front peers, different than what was expected of her. So, at a young age with edu- for me. She was right; I of Sotheby’s East “Real estate … for me?” Christine asked Side Manhattan cation in hand, she dared to take on the Big Apple by herself. Little did she knew Caz was the right col- herself. She certainly grew up with it in brokerage. knowC that she would be taking the first in a series of steps that would lead to a career lege for me the moment I got her life; her father, who had been a chief in real estate culminating in her current position as vice president, associate broker at there.” She felt that all those appraiser for New York State, always Sotheby’s International Realty. around her at Caz, especially Christine Macera in the 1973 Cazenovian 16 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 17 the exceptionally small town of Mon- gether. Hi to all the ‘fish bowl’ ladies. What 1956 treat, NC, is a scenic place hosting both fun we had that last year at Caz!” ALUMNI NEWS Phyllis Marks Dollar ’56 shares, “We went on a Christmas Cruise with our fam- a small college and a small lake, Lake ily (14 of us) to the Western Caribbean Susan. Through a mutual friend who lives in Montreat, one ‘Susan’ met another 1966 for our 50th wedding anniversary. We had Lynn Odell Thomson ’66 shares such a wonderful time and our grand- ‘Susan’ that day. Within minutes of walk- ing and talking, they discovered they had that she has been married 42 years this children want to know when the next July to John, Jr. (known as Tommy) and has cruise will be. Since our family does not both graduated from Cazenovia College! But the coincidences did not end there. six children: four boys and two girls; 11 live close it is not that often that we get grandchildren: nine girls and two boys; and together, so it was an extra special time.” They discovered their lives had many similarities: both had birthed and reared two great-granddaughters. Lynn has lived Spot The on Shelter Island, NY, since April 1971. sons (two for Susan Sigloch Ma- She writes, “We are not retired; tried it 1961 cHugh ’65 and four for Carter); their Gloria Grosso Alibrandi ’61 and eldest sons are each named ‘Jeff’, and and didn’t like it. Tommy works for the Magazine husband, Ben, visited their grandsons each of their families had spent many va- North Ferry Co. Inc., which travels back Thomas, 4, and Ben, 5, in Nashville, TN, for cations on Sanibel Island in Florida! Both and forth from Shelter Island to Green- Thomas’ fourth birthday party. ladies graduated just one year apart; port (Long Island). Each way is approxi- a truly small world experience!” mately 10 minutes. I work at Bliss’ De- partment Store, a small island store that Going on vacation? Heading to a major sporting carries everyday clothing and of course event? Climbing a mountain? In whatever interest- 1964 souvenirs. Remember to have some fun ing location you find yourself, why not take along Marra Casserino Giuliano each and every day!” an issue of the Cazenovia College Magazine? Pose ’64 writes, “Hi to all, especially with your alma mater’s magazine and you could Paula, Joan, Beth, Nancy, someday find yourself among the pages. Sue, and my roomie, Mary. I 1967 shares that she can’t believe how many years Judith Sterrett ’67 is quietly retired in Charleston, SC, Please send your photo(s), a caption and any have passed since graduation. where she has lived since 1980. She enjoys photo credit to [email protected] I continue to miss Pindy’s oc-

Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: catching up on news with Theodora or Office of Communications, 22 Sullivan St., casional notes and calls. She left us too early. My husband, “Teddy” Sherwood ’67 from time Cazenovia, NY 13035. Let’s see where you’ve been! Alumni in attendance at the June 23, 2012 wedding of to time. Kaleb Wilson ’07 and Amanda Szymanski ’10 proudly Michael, and I have been display their copies of the Cazenovia College magazine. retired for nearly eight years, and we’re enjoying our time together. I’m painting, making jewelry and in a memoir writing group, and making In ond emory up for all the lost time I f m Share Your News spent behind a desk in of the AGT prize-winning Silhouettes was Cazenovia College notes the deaths of for Class Notes! the family business. My a big help. My wife, Gwenn, and I went to the following alumni and friends: CLASS NOTES husband has discovered Please help keep our office and friends Fort Collins, CO, for his graduation. Phys- furniture-making and is up-to-date by sharing recent information. ically, Gwen and I are both in reasonably Gloria Grosso Alibrandi ’61 and husband, creating masterpieces. My Have you moved? Changed jobs? Been good health. I’ve started my garden, and Virginia Impellizzerilaia ’36 Ben, with grandsons Thomas andbest Ben to everyone - here’s hoping you are promoted? Received an award? Said, 1938 because of the early warm weather, our all healthy and enjoying life to its fullest.” Charles F. Shea ’40 “I do”? Welcomed a new baby? If so, Robert H. Wright ’38 shares that he radishes are growing. So far, they have Carla Panasci please send us the details and include is relaxing in Florida and is in good health. survived the frosts. I plan to take part in Till ’61 was awarded the Zonta Yellow Evangeline Lamprecht Mills ’41 your name, address, the year you gradu- He is still golfing, reading and watercolor the Empire State Senior Games again this Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Rome, 1965 Joan Beaudry Oltz ’48 painting. NY, at their annual dinner held at the ated, telephone number and email address. year. They usually are held the first week Barbara Bub Peckinpaugh ’65 Louise Simmons Ariola ’49 Please identify individuals in photographs. in June, also class Reunion time.” Beeches Restaurant on April 15. Honorees shares that she lost her husband, John, 1940 were recognized for in August and began a Beverly Orton Harden ’49 Photographs will not be returned. C. Erwin Rice ’40 writes, “There enriching the Rome new chapter in her life. Ruth E. Wurster ’49 1951 community through She writes, “John always Electronic photos must be in high is not a lot of Judith Speegle Lunger Jane Stern Rosenau ’51 their service and loved our visits to Caz, as resolution jpg, PDF or tif format, no activity from this ’51 writes, “Hi from Sun advocacy. his daughter spent two Patricia Hanlon James ’52 smaller than 300 dpi and 3 x 3 inches source. Turning City, AZ. All is dandy here. years there in the 80s. Thank or larger in size. Class Notes will be ninety years old I spent Christmas on a Melba Coates Meyer ’54 goodness I have friends edited for length and style. Notes are last October might cruise – had a ball! Hope 1964 Joan Lake Deugaw ’56 like my roomie, Betsey recommended to be 80 words or less have something to 2012 is a good year for Susan Canders Clarke Lappas ’65, to Patricia Jarvis Staedler ’64 in order to accommodate the growing do with it. We do you all. I would love to Carter ’64 writes, see me through the whole number of alumni submissions. Class have a grandson, Ben hear from you – “On a beautiful fall Linda Petty Nelson ’67 Bigler, who graduated ordeal. She and her husband notes does not publish information [email protected].” day in September Bobbi Nelson Bastedo ’90 from high school this spent a month on Pine relative to promoting your business. 2011, friends met May and was accepted friends to go walking Island, FL, where I live, and it Jay W. Wason, Sr. – former trustee to Chapman University was such a wonderful treat Send the information to: in the woods. Similar in California. His being a to Cazenovia, NY, to spend that month to- Marcia Neumiller, Alumni Relations, member (the tallest boy) Carla Panasci Till ’61 Please continue to keep us informed by 22 Sullivan Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035. forwarding information to Shari Whitaker, director of alumni relations, at Or, email [email protected] 315.655.7332 or [email protected]. 18 ThankCazenovia you! College Magazine: Summer 2012 C. Erwin Rice ’40 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 19 photographer for several years. In 2011, she retired after 30 years as a newspa- ALUMNI NEWS per journalist. Carole has also been a CLASS NOTES varsity volleyball coach for two school - continued districts and an autism wrap around spe- cialist for Susquehanna County, working under the Youth Advocate Program of Harrisburg, PA. Carole writes, “I’d like individualized attention and welcoming to hear from ’75, ’76 and ’77 friends… atmosphere made me feel right at home,” the good old Caz days. A special shout A Focus on Fashion says Carey. out to Julia Ann Smith Symes ’76, CAZENOVIA COLLEGE Marilyn Shaw Stack ’76, and others too numerous to list. Hope all of your As her College days progressed, Carey lives are going well. It’s hard to believe sought to deepen her industry experi- QVC internship leads to full-time position Cazenovia has grown so successfully for alumna Christine Carey ’10 ence and accepted an internship at QVC from an all-girls college to the status it headquarters in West Chester, Pennsyl- holds now. Good job!” Carole can be vania. The founding fashion principles reached at [email protected]. began at a young age in she learned from her mother coupled her hometown of Newark with her comprehensive Cazenovia SAVE THE DATE! Valley, New York, where education allowed her to jump right into 1982 her mother taught her the the fast-paced culture of QVC without Karen Basmagy ’82 writes, “Hi all you Park Piggies, wherever you valuable craft of sewing. missing a beat. are! Thirty years have passed since That special mother- She was soon attending vendor meet- our graduation; so hard to believe. I daughter lesson is a vivid hope by the time this issue comes ings, creating on-air content, processing memory for Carey; it also out some of us will have met at product samples and negotiating prices proved to be an influen- our reunion in June! I have had tial moment that sparked alongside her mentor. “My college many changes in my life in the last her interest in all things courses provided me with essential few years, but am finally settling knowledge that was vital in my intern- Christine Tait Arren ’70 and fashion-related. Karin Sorenson Daley ’71 into my new groove as a profes- IT DoESn’T ship. I was prepared and poised to tackle sional life transition coach at Ripple Ef- “My mom taught me the each new day,” says Carey. fect Coaching in Annandale, NJ, (which I mATTEr basics- cutting patterns, 1970 proudly own). Horses are still a big part sewing clothes, and After she completed her internship, Car- Christine Tait Arren ’70 and her of my life and I incorporate them into How everything in between,” ey headed back to campus with not only husband, Frank, traveled to Tampa, FL, my coaching practice, partnering them says Carey. “I’m surprised increased understanding of the field, but in February 2012 to spend four warm with clients as a catalyst for personal you get here, that I didn’t become a a strong connection to the company as and wonderful days with Karin So- growth in un-mounted activities. I have as long as designer!” a whole. She had the same feeling about renson Daley ’71 and her husband, been working in this field for several QVC as she did when she first visited Ed. Christine writes, “Karin and Ed years and have run programs for at-risk you mAkE IT Although she always Cazenovia – she felt at home. have a beautiful home in Dunedin, and teens, children’s bereavement work- thought she’d someday be we enjoyed touring around to Tarpon shops, women’s groups, and individuals. bAck To cAz! a kindergarten teacher, a As fate would have it, Carey was set Springs, Honeymoon Island, and Clear- It is very fulfilling and rewarding work. high school fashion class to graduate in December 2009, and water. It was great to get away from My three daughters, Maggie, 26, Chelsa,

brought her back to those QVC had an open position. She landed the gray of a New England winter, visit 21, and Hannah, 17, are all growing into beautiful young women. My last surviving times she shared with her the job and is now selecting items for with good friends, and enjoy the com- Mark your calendar and fort of wearing shorts, polos and flip horse, Prince, is 24 and a star therapy mom at the sewing ma- on-air programs, managing inventory, start making plans to and developing and buying products, flops for a few days.” horse! I would love to catch up with all chine. The class strength- of my very special friends from return to Cazenovia among a long list of other duties for the ened Carey’s love of the Caz - you College for . trade and made her realize Philosophy & Fragrance line at QVC. “I 1974 Join fellow alumni and where her heart always encourage all students to explore every Cheryl Montana Fletcher ’74 friends for an exciting Photo: Keyal Lee Keyal Photo: belonged. aspect of their intern- is enjoying and loving retirement after weekend back on campus. ship,” says Carey. “You working as an art teacher for hristine Carey ’10, has had a She discovered that the never know where the 32 years. focus on fashion since the first buying side of the profes- She had the path may lead.” time she helped her mother sion would be a perfect fit. Marion Mizel Goss ’74 was QuESTIonS? makeC Halloween costumes and match- same feeling Carey’s success story is awarded a master’s degree in social Carey set her sights on Ca- ing Christmas dresses for her and her zenovia College and soon a tale of trusting that policy from in Contact Shari Whitaker, about QVC June 2012. older sister. Fast forward to today, and found her self immersed in your heart will point know director of alumni relations, we find Carey working as an assistant an ideal blend of business as she did when you in the right direc- who at 315.655.7332 or buyer for the home shopping power- and fashion courses. tion. “Each assignment 1976 you [email protected] house QVC. she first visited makes me excited Carole Mary Canfield ’76 are!” “Choosing Cazenovia Cazenovia about the next,” said writes that she has worked as a Carey’s first steps into the fashion world was an easy decision. The Carey. “I’m right where – she felt I need to be.” Karen Basmagy ’82 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 with her horse, Beau 20 at home. Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 21 family and many Cazenovia ALUMNI NEWS College classmates includ- ing Brian Petrick ’07, Heather Domion ’07, and Ashley Warner ’07, who all served as members of the bridal party. Looking Ahead … 2009 Caitlin Dean ’09 and Todd King Building Futures ’09 are excited to announce their en- gagement! The wed- Todd King ’09 proposing to Caitlin Dean ’09 ding will be held You can ensure that future on May 25, 2013, in generations of Cazenovia students Washington, DC. Fellow Caze- of under- novia alumnus, Erik Tice ’09, graduate and graduate have a positive experience will be officiating the ceremony. school students to follow in Dr. Albert The wedding party will include Schweitzer’s footsteps by designing Zachary Hooker ’09, Zach and carrying out a 200-hour, year-long he Heritage Society recognizes alumni and friends Strohmeyer ’09, Jenifer service project to improve the health and who have included Cazenovia College in their Mondazzi ’09, Cassandra well-being of underserved populations. estate plans. With a simple provision in your will Become a lifelong member of Gazeley ’11, and Ashley Iyanna’s fellowship program, I AM (Identity, Tor living trust, you can specify a portion of your assets by including Rasberry ’11. The Heritage Society Crystal Lewis-Kaplan ’06 Achievement, Matriculation), is an in- will go to the College after your lifetime. By including Cazenovia College in your will. and husband, Dave novative supplemental academic program Cazenovia College in your philanthropic plans today, you Please contact Darcy Nolan at 315.655.7012 Iyanna Henry ’09 has been will provide support to our students for years to come. or email at [email protected]. 2006 selected as a 2012-13 Albert Crystal Lewis-Kaplan ’06 Schweitzer fellow. As announced on the writes, “I married Dave on August website www.law.nccu.edu, “She is the Cazenovia College 26, 2011, at St. Clements Castle in first student from North Carolina Cen- tral University School of Law to receive has received gifts from Portland, CT. In attendance at our alumni and friends: wedding was maid-of-honor, Donna this prestigious fellowship. The Albert Cook ’06, and bridesmaid Lindsay Schweitzer program awards fellowships Griffin-Kratzer ’04, as well as to a select group CLASS NOTES Sarah Groff ’06 and Bethany In Honor of: - LaLonde ’06. We were lucky to have talents such as Sarah Groff Lindsay Denhoff ’12 ’06 design our save-the dates and Val Dunn ’12 Bill Goloski ’04 design our Lisa Marie Goudey ’12 invitations and seating chart. Dave and I are currently house-hunting Lindsey Matousek ’12 in New Jersey, and I am working Joseph M. Nichols ’11 at SoHo at Ideeli, Inc.” Kimberly Norton ’12 Sally Powis ’12 Amelia Slobodian Berezein ’00 2007 Mr. & Mrs. Tacea and husband, Jeff, with their Kari Cadrette Edick ’07 Avery Amelia Allen Stephanie C. Turcotte ’12 son, Orion welcomed a baby girl, Katrina Ann, on February 7, 2012. She 2002 was 6 lbs. 9 oz. and 20 1/2 In Memory of : Damara Canery ’02 writes, inches long. She joins big sis- 2000 “Graduated from Cazenovia in 2002 – 10 ter, Kae Marie Elizabeth, 2. Barbara Wemple Ann ’52 Amelia Slobodian Berezein ’00 years! I am working full-time as a summer Joan Austin and her husband, Jeff, welcomed their first camp director for Camp Fire USA. Last Alyssa Piccoli Roban Aaron Jones ’97 and son, Orion, to the world on Sept. 7, 2011. year was a busy one as I welcomed ’07 and Devin Roban Beverly Orton Harden ’49 Berenice G. Jones ’98 Orion was a healthy 9 lbs. 7 oz. and 21 my daughter, Avery, into the world on ’07 were married on Sept. Pamela Rosenfield Levin ’65 1997 inches long. The Berezeins currently live 24, 2011 - six years to the Aaron Jones ’97 and Berenice G. Aug. 26, 2011. In December 2011, I was Martha Papworth O’Neill ’00 on Long Island, NY. After returning from engaged to my boyfriend of three years, day they began dating at Jones ’98 currently live in Florida with maternity leave, Amelia was promoted to Cazenovia College. They Lynn Reynolds ’04 their daughter, Kiana. Hugh Allen. We will be married social work supervisor for the Bridges to Oct. 7, 2012!” celebrated with friends, Alyssa Piccoli Roban ’07 Health Program. and Devin Roban ’07 For information on making gifts in honor or in memory of a classmate, professor or a 22 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovialoved one, College please Magazine: contact Summer 2012 23 Joan Brooks, director of development, at 315.655.7108 or [email protected]. ALUMNI NEWS NEW YORK CITY JANUARY 2012

CLASS NOTES New York Athletic Club - continued Alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, cur- rent students and parents gathered at designed to support the academic and Arvilla Morett ’09 and Kyle Alumni the New York Athletic Club in New personal success of rising eighth and ninth Fordrung were married July 16, York City. The alumni reception was graders.” For more information, please 2011, and are living in Orem, UT. co-sponsored by Trustee William contact her at [email protected]. Events Eberhardt. 2011 Nihada Ahmetovic ’11 moved Photo: Westervelt Photo: Wayne to Washington, DC, after gradua- tion, has married and found a job Alumni events that took (L-R) Lola Schmidt Stanton ’65, Betty Viti Spillane ’64, Lynne Harrison ’66, with the United States Department Linda Heineman Keil ’64, Stephanie Kravec ’64 of Transportation. Nihada writes “I place during the winter must say that time spent at Caz has and spring months (L-R) Jonathan Rodak ’09, paid off.” Arsen Gurabardhi ’08, brought together Adrian Sutherland ’10, Ashley E. Fess ’11 writes, “I Justin Bluto ’08, am currently a kitchen designer at alumni, trustees, Valdrin Xhakli ’06, Jay-K Lumber Independent Corp., Mouhamadou Diaman ’09, and I am also taking classes at parents, staff, faculty, Raju Chowdhury ’10 Mohawk Community College current students and part-time.” friends of the College. Gatherings were held NEW YORK CITY throughout New York. JANUARY 2012 Photo: Westervelt Photo: Wayne

(L-R) Ian Fenger, NEW YORK CITY Paula Stec Fenger ’75, trustee; JANUARY 2012 Kenise Barnes ’83, Carol Satchwell, vice president for institutional advancement Arvilla Morett ’09 and husband, Kyle Fordrung

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Alumni Events Westervelt Photo: Wayne Westervelt Photo: Wayne Florida (L-R) Trustee Bill Eberhardt Massachusetts and Julia Bergan The Alumni Relations Office is New Jersey busy planning outreach events Wildcats Lacrosse across the country. States under New York – 10th Anniversary consideration for possible alumni North Carolina gatherings include: Pennsylvania Alumni lacrosse players returned to • For more information on 2012 events in your area, watch your mailboxes, celebrate the tenth anniversary of Wildcats visit www.cazenovia.edu/alumni or contact Shari Whitaker, director of (L-R) Cassandra Gazeley ’11, lacrosse at Cazenovia College. alumni relations, at 315.655.7332 or [email protected]. Ashley Rasberry ’11, Courtney Caldwell ’10, Coach Melissa Trichilo, Allison Kelleher ’05, Ryan McLaughlin ’05, Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 CAZENOVIA 24 Cathy Baron ’05, Kayla Cady ’05 MARCH 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 25 Photo: Darren Skotnes ’05 Skotnes Darren Photo:

Stay Keep it Open... Connected August 13, 2012 Coleman’s Irish The Cazenovia College Luncheon Alumni Association and the Alumni gathered at Coleman’s Department of Athletics Irish Pub in Syracuse, NY, for an invite you to the authentic Irish lunch hosted by 11th Annual Winifred Coleman, former dean of students. Cazenovia College Open.

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SYRACUSE To reserve your foursome or MARCH 2012 to become a sponsor, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 315.655.7332. (First row, L-R) Joan Brooks, director of development; Nancy LeValley Farley ’69, Winifred Coleman, former dean of students; Marilyn Adams Proceeds raised from the tournament directly benefit Cazenovia College students Lewis ’47, Joan Sullivan ’83 (Second row, L-R) Kenneth Ehresman ’01, Marjorie Wason Tormey ’76, through campus and athletic initiatives. Mary Burton Thompson ’59, Betty Priest Putney ’53, Shirley VanDeusen Van Valkenburgh ’61, Carla Panasci Till ’61, Shari Whitaker, director of alumni relations; Stephanie Macero, senior development associate (L-R) Mary Jo, Peter and (Third row, L-R) Joni Koegel ’06, visiting instructor, business Winifred Coleman, former dean management; Peter Way ’03, director of the annual fund; Judith Bond of students Clarke ’59, Betty Brown Carpenter ’48, Gloria Grosso Alibrandi ’61

Fashion Show In less than CAZENOVIA One Click. a minute Reception MARCH 2012 you can join One Minute. us in the building of a The Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Services hosted a recep- One Future. student’s future. tion at the Lincklaen House for fashion designers Jennifer Diederich Visit www.cazenovia.edu and and Wesley Nault, and current fash- Find us on click “Give to Cazenovia” ion design and fashion merchandis- ing students. Ms. Diederich was the Facebook and guest speaker at the 2012 Cazenovia Annual Fund College Fashion Show. follow us To learn more about giving to Cazenovia College, please call Pete Way at 315.655.7220 or e-mail [email protected] Photo: John Seiter John Photo: on Twitter!

(L-R) Emily DiSiena ’12, Koriana Cichocki ’12, Samantha Salzarulo ’12, Stephanie Sobiech ’12, Wesley Nault, Jennifer Diederich, Emily Travis ’12, Katelyn Murray ’12 26 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 27 Kate W. Davies Enid Y. Hunt Courtney L. Murray Theodore J. Shaw Trevor R. Davis Katherin E. Hurlbut Katelyn L. Murray Caitlyn M. Shepard Hats Off to Our Graduates! Inez M. DeGroat Marisa K. Hurst Kimberly N. Norton Kacey Smith Elizabeth A. DeLuca Alexander P. Iannicello Lyndsey R. Nortz Melanie C. Smith Lindsay A. Denhoff Eric C. Ingerson Linanyi M. Ortiz Starletta R. Smith On behalf of the Office of Alumni Relations Ashley N. Deyo William J. Irwin, Jr. Ashlea E. Osborne Stephanie R. Sobiech Terence Dickerson Danielle E. Jenison Khristyn K. Ostrowski Aimee L. Sosenko and the thousands of Cazenovia College alumni, Unick Din Andrew M. Jensen Jevon C. Pakkala Logan T. Spaulding Emily A. DiSiena Lisa M. Jensen Christine A. Pankratz Kathryn A. Straight congratulations to the graduating Class of 2012 – Vanessa Dos Santos Chrystal A. Johnston Colin M. Parry Laura B. Stuhler Laura J. Duchette Lauren M. Jones Lisa A. Pasick Brandi L. Supernault the newest members of our alumni family Robert H. Dufek Lisa A. Jones Ronald R. Passardi Deanna B. Sutphin Valerie L. Dunn Hannah M. Judd Suzanne R. Paul Elizabeth A. Sydoryk Kayla N. Edelman Annalis E. Kaminski Jennifer L. Perry Kimberly A. Tamburino Cecily Y. Bradley MaryEllen A. Egri Heather L.Kicsak Leeann Peters Ricky L. Teal Jacob A. Brandler Twan N. Escho Kimberly A. Konnick Dana E. Peterson Justin P. Teator Alina M. Brazzil Amber M. Fallico Shawna M. Lambert Alyssa M. Poinan Elina M. Terentyeva Andrew R. Breeyear Catherine J. Farrington Casey A. Langione Thomas A. Poitras Nicole L. Thomas Justin A. Briggs Michelle Felicia Cassandra J. LaPorte Megan M. Pomarico Pamela M. Thornton Emily K. Brooks Victoria M. Felio Sara Lareau Sally J. Powis Abigail K. Thorpe Sara A. Buchanan Melissa Florez Mackenzie J. Levey Sahara J. Primas Kelly M. Toher Darrell D. Buckingham Siobhan L. Foley Lana Lewis Sabrina M. Proctor Daniel J. Toombs Mary M. Buckley-LaBonte Christy N. Foster Sarah A. Liddell Amy L. Quackenbush Caroline Touby Corey M. Calkins Samantha M. Frederick Jason Luce Zachary A. Quinn Emily C. Travis Stephen O. Campbell Jessica E. French Anna E. MacLellan Shana L. Ralston Paul R. Trowbridge Taylor M. Cassavaw Stephanie R. Froelick Emily Madden Jesus A. Ramos Stephanie C. Turcotte Cassondra G.P. Caswell Joel N. Fuller Kayla A. Manchester Allison M. Rapant Cailey C. Underhill Brittany L. Chiasson Frank T. Garguilo Elizabeth G. Martin Jordan M. Reed Alison M. Vail Ashley C. Chilson Kara Gelinas John W. Martin Megan A. Relyea Brittany K. Varin Koriana D. Cichocki Zachary B. Gerald Tana N. Martin Erica Reszitnyk Angela Verenich Samuel F. Cimino Elaine A. Gerwin Joyce Martinez Michael T. Riley Nicholas C. Vernetti Andrew G. Clark Bradley K. Gibson Lindsey A. Matousek Mikeala L. Roberts Emma J. Voigt Danielle S. Clark Jillian C. Gillespie Andrew M. Matson Michael W. Rohr Cheryl E. Walker Kelly M. Clark Joshua J. Giordano Benjamin M. McCarthy Derrek M. Root Erika L. Walters Roberta L. Clarke Lisa M. Goudey Devinne B. McCarthy Courtney A. Rose Alyssa M. Warawka Sarah E. Clere Aaron C. Gratch Meighan McGan Deborah A. Roulier Dylan B. West Kira M. Cline Sean P. Greco Heather C. McGill Robin M. Rouse Carissa S. Wheeler Jasmyne B. Cole Michael A. Adami Emily E. Haartz Carolyn L. McGovern Alyse E. Ruby Charlotte R. Whitney Melissa A. Conklin Kereem O. Adams Kara Handerhan Ryan C. McGovern Constance Ryan Adam Wiley Karlie M. Connell Renee R. Adams Lauren Harder Patrick D. Meagher Charles N. Saidel Bryan E. Wilgocki Jessica M. Converse Judith M. Anderson Helena A. Harris Katie Miller Michelle N. Saltis Alexandra R. Winiarskyj Lara A. Cori Martine H. Angell Brendan J. Hartnett Victoria S. Minnick Samantha J. Salzarulo Christopher P. Wolongevicz Chrisanthy B. Cossis Lindsay E. Bach Robyn A. Henke Emily A. Mize Amanda J. Sammons Lindsey M. Wood Heather Cothran-Morrison Alexander M. Baker Joanne M. Hennington Lindsey L. Moalli Darnell Sampson Davona C. Wright Elizabeth J. Cox Ronald G. Bartholomew Sara J. Hillen Aziza A. Mohamed Patrick C. Sauers Lara A. Wright Brittany A. Crane Kelly M. Bascomb Karli I. Hodack Rebecca Moll Villanueva Jennifer L. Scarano Linda C. Zodda-Vasquez

Therese A. Craver Seiter & John Potter Anthony Johnson, Tasha Photos: Yves L. Bastien Ryan M. Hodownes Veronica Moll Villanueva Laura B. Schmitt Ashley L. Crider Richard C. Battoglia Garrett A. Hoffman Chelsea A. Moore Korie L. Schmitz Christina M. Crimarco Alisha A. Becker Kaitlin M. Hoffman Megan E. Moore Chelsey N. Schreiber Krystal G. Crooker Katelyn M. Bernard Matthew E. Holdren Arriana P. Morris Jamie Sciortino Jonathan B. Dain Tanya L. Bersani Matthew S. Holmes Matthew Moses Joshua M. Seymore Debra L. Dana Alison K. Blaszkow Daniel I. Holtzman Jaclyn M. Muldoon Amanda L. Seymour Nathan R. Dann Kaitlynn K. Bouleris Chelsie M. Hume Kristen M. Murdoch Meredith E. Shaw

28 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 29 he 1824 Society was created by the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees to encourage leadership giving that helps TRUSTEE HIGHLIGHTS T to advance curriculum offerings, diversify campus life and create partnerships between the College and the community. Cazenovia College is proud to acknowledge the support and com- mitment of caring alumni and friends whose generosity enhances our students’ educational experience. as director of a university program that provided a bridge between high school Thank you to members of The 1824 Society for their leadership commitment to Cazenovia College. Believe in Yourself and and college for minority students. Nancy Adamy Dorion S. Germany ’92 Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 As vice president for administration at Marilyn & Richard Alberding Gorman Foundation John & Jackie Romano Others Will Believe in You the University of Central Missouri, Rob- American Foundation, Ms. Jan H. Corning Green Family Foundation, Inc. Jack & Stephanie Cotton Rudnick ’93 erts saw a career highlight, assisting with Janet Ammentorp Cynthia & Jeremy Guiles Margie Russell ’72 oversight of a $36 million energy retrofit Anonymous Catherine McFarland Hamberger ’68 Trust James H. St. Clair in memory of Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 brings her career full circle launched in 2009, now nearing comple- Roberta Lee August ’58 Margaret Walker Harris ’67 Jill Hebl St. Clair ’62 tion. She says, “It was a great project and Baker Charitable Foundation Haylor, Freyer & Coon St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center still stands as the largest energy retrofit Dacia L. Banks ’94 Patricia Stacy Healey ’62 Norman H. & Betsy Rosenfield Samet in higher education.” Beacon Federal The Hearst Foundation Lisa Sasser etty Ogletree Joe & Emily Behan Hershey Family Fund Carol & Mike Satchwell Roberts ’70 Now senior vice president for admin- Benefit Link, LLC/Robin Ryan Flaherty ’86 Jean & Bob Hood Richard A. Schechter was a sheltered istration and chief financial officer for Laura & Joe Benoit Elaine Small Horstmyer ’55 Richard J. & Dolores A. Bush Scuderi ’57 seventeen-year-oldB from Alcorn State University, she says, “This Susan & Ronald Berger Steven J. & Kathleen W. Infanti SDMD Enterprises, LLC Syracuse, New York, the job brings me full circle. I have the op- Kathleen E. Bice Margot Cheney Jacoby ’70 M. Gerald & Barbara Sayford Sedam ’64 first generation in her portunity to give back to the academic Deborah Blount-Smith ’73 Jephson Educational Trusts Conkie & Jim Sessler family to attend col- community. My early role was to create a Virginia Peterson Bourke ’55 Lyn Robins Jurick ’49 Anne T. Smith lege, when she joined sense of belonging for students – now I Michael & Lisa Harden Brickey Bill & Jen Davis ’78 Kenneally Richard L. Smith, Esq. a group of ten young do almost the same thing on an institu- Joan & Paul Brooks KeyBank of Central New York Dr. & Mrs. Todd H. Spangler women of color at Ca- tional level.” Jonna M. & Eric M. Brown ’97 KeyBank Foundation Michael & Susan Grozek Spina ’85 zenovia College. “From Carol Zimmerman Buckhout Mr. & Mrs. John H. Koerner Estate of George C. Stafford, Jr. the moment I arrived Roberts says her experience serves her Albert J. & Rev. Karen V. Budney Stephanie J. Kravec ’64 Thomas R. Tartaglia/Dermody, Burke & Brown, on campus, I felt just well as a Cazenovia College trustee. “My Karin Bump & Tim Williams Lanni Family Charitable Foundation CPAs, LLC as protected as I had at role is to help steward the continued Cazenovia College Alumni Association Marilyn Adams Lewis ’47 Scott A. Tarter ’90 home,” she says. growth of the College, to provide knowl- Cazenovia Lake Association Barbara E. Lindberg The Tianaderrah Foundation edge and expertise, and to support the Harriet Christakos: The Christakos Family Trust John & Linda Luques Dr. & Mrs. Mark J. Tierno In addition to the sense president in guiding and understanding John Christakos M&T Bank Time Warner Cable of safety, she found the institution.” Sparky & Patricia Rickett Christakos ’77 Wayne & Chris McMorris Mandel ’82 Maureen Sullivan Tonetti ’75 opportunities to spread H. Thomas & The Honorable Bernadette T. Clark The McCrimmon Family Trewlawny Farm, LLC/The Raether 1985 her wings. “It was “Caz is so dear to me,” she says. “When CNA Foundation J.M. McDonald Foundation Charitable Trust inspiring to see women I was a child, I used to watch a neighbor Winifred E. Coleman Dr. Tim McLaughlin & Ms. Diane Cass Turning Stone Resort Casino, LLC in leadership positions lady coming and going. She was so sure The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Richard S. & Marion Lewis Merrill ’48 Van Heusen Music Corporation – the regal President of herself, so confident – I wanted to be Oneida Counties James Z. Metalios Vedder Foundation c/o Bucknell University Rhea Eckel, Dean like her. At Cazenovia, in a program that Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Constable Marjorie Dobin Miller ’69 John & J. Susan Voss Winnie Coleman …” was opening the doors for diversity, I Mary L. Cotter Steve Miller - Queensboro Farm Products, Inc. Estate of Arlene Walsh ’62 says Roberts. “Seeing discovered that I could.” Penni & Bob Croot Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Morgan Dr. Christopher C. Warren students in leadership Mr. & Mrs. Charles Davis II Dr. and Mrs. John S. Morris Peter Way ’03 roles, I had the sense “You can’t get others to believe in you if Art & Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 Darcy Nolan Doris Eversfield Webster ’46 of knowing I could you don’t believe in yourself. Some stu- Paul W. deLima Judith Rose Nutting ’73 Jim & Karlene Webster accomplish whatever I dents just don’t get that. Of my ten black Patricia A. & John S. Dellas A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, Inc. Sara & Stewart Weisman wanted.” classmates,” Roberts says, “I was one of Victor & Kathleen DiSerio Scottie O’Toole ’71 Arthur W. & Margaret Wentlandt four who graduated. I got it - Cazenovia Trust of Allan T. Dodge ’26 & Olive S. Dodge David & Janice Schmidt Panasci ’76 Wayne & Julie Westervelt After she graduated, planted the seed, gave me the founda- William B. Eberhardt Lee & Nancy Nation Paton ’70 A. Gordon & Barbara C. Wheler Roberts earned her Photo courtesy of: Betty Ogletree Roberts Betty Ogletree ’70 Photo courtesy of: tion, and those principles have stayed Mark H. & Colleen Edwards Margery A. Pinet Bradford & Julie Wheler bachelor’s degree in In her office at Alcorn State University, with me. You have to know your goal; Sheila J. Ehlinger ’58 Joyce Robert Pratt ’52 Shari S. Whitaker Trustee Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70, senior English and secondary you have to be a doer.” ExxonMobil Foundation David W. C. Putnam Brian D. & Mary A. O’Connor Wiser ’82 vice president for administration and chief education through a scholarship Ronald M. & Nancy LeValley Farley ’69 Leslie Sorg Ramsay ’69 Linda A. Witherill financial officer, looks back on her career. to Tusculum College. She taught To read more, visit J. Christian & Paula Stec Fenger ’75 The Raysman Family Trust of Ruth E. Wurster ’49 She joined the board in 2008 and serves on in public schools while earning www.cazenovia.edu/magazineExtra. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Redwood Partners Ltd./Jennifer Sullivan Flannery ’85 Dr. Howard D. & Susan Glaser Zipper ’58 the Audit and Finance committees. subsequent degrees, and entered Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Fournier & Michael D. Flannery ’86 higher education administration Catherine A. Gale The Dorothy & Marshall M. Reisman Foundation

For more information about The 1824 Society, please contact the Cazenovia College Development Office at 315.655.7369 or 30 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 visit www.cazenovia.edu/1824society. Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 31 WILDCATS NEWS To stay current with Wildcat athletics news, go to www.cazenoviawildcats.com

It is even more impressive that McDermott Joins McDermott has reached this plateau in Wildcats Host NEAC 1,000 Point Club only her junior year. With feats like this, the future looks bright for McDermott, third (404), Cobleskill fourth (399), as well as for the women’s basketball Swimming and and St. Elizabeth (262) fifth. This past program at Cazenovia College. February, Caze- In the men’s competition, many of the novia College Diving Championships races came right down to the wire, result- women’s bas- Perry Joins McDermott ing in several individual NEAC records ketball stand- being broken. In the end, defending medley relay; Second team - 200-yard out Megan on All-Conference Team Swim team garners two awards NEAC 2011 champion, Gallaudet, freestyle; Third team - 200-yard freestyle McDermott swam away from the field again with relay; Third team - 100-yard backstroke (Greene, NY) Matt Perry (Massena, NY) and he Cazeno- 580.5 points, with Wells at 481, Cazeno- Alyssa Moseley (Rochester, NY), Sec- poured in 19 McDermott each earned a spot on the via College via at 326.5, and Cobleskill at 277. ond team - 1,650-yard freestyle points as the North Eastern Wildcats Athletic Conference Allison O’Brien (Adams Center, NY), Megan McDermott Wildcats were Thosted the 2012 all-conference third The Wildcats swimming and diving pro- Third team - 1,650-yard freestyle narrowly de- North Eastern gram has continued to achieve success Emily Thomas(Plymouth Mtg., PA), feated by SUNY Cobleskill in the team’s team for men’s and Athletic Conference under the guidance of Head Coach Bill Second team - 200 and 400-yard medley season finale. While being the leading women’s basketball (NEAC) Swimming Houser, who was selected by his peers relay; Second team - 400-yard IM; Third scorer in the game is par for the course respectively. Perry and Diving Cham- as the NEAC Women’s Swimming and team - 200-yard freestyle relay; Third for McDermott, her scoring prowess on led the men’s team pionships this past Diving Coach of the Year. team - 200-yard backstroke this day proved to be monumental. in scoring this year, winter. netting just under Also selected for a top Men’s team members who earned For her 18th point of the contest, 14 points a night in conference award was NEAC all-conference recognition: McDermott sank what she thought was addition to collect- freshman Laura Kras- just another free throw. This free throw, ing 6.6 rebounds Matt Perry niqi (Montrose, NY), Charles Saidel (Gouverneur, NY), First however, also represented her 1,000th per game. who was selected as the Team - 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay; point scored during her illustrious career conference’s inaugural Second Team - 400-yard medley relay; in blue and gold. McDermott is the 14th McDermott led the Wildcats this year in Rookie of the Year. Second team - 800-yard freestyle relay student-athlete to join the 1,000 point most statistical categories, including 14 Krasniqi earned a place M. Sawyer Ballance (Spartanburg, SC), club at Cazenovia College and the sixth points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, on the all-conference First team - 200 and 400-yard freestyle female to do so. 2.5 assists per game and 1.9 steals per game. first team in the 100 relay; First team - 50 and 100-yard free- and 200-yard breast- style; Second team - 400-yard medley In the women’s stroke, setting conference and NEAC relay; Second team - 800-yard freestyle championship championship records. She earned relay; Third team - 200-yard freestyle Cazenovia College Athletics competition, the two second team recognition in the 200 and Van Scholten (Nashville, TN), First 9.29.12 favorites, Wells and 400-yard medley relays, as well as third team - 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay; Morgan Room, Cazenovia, tied at team in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Second team - 400-yard medley relay; Hall 150 points after the of Hubbard Hall Second team - 800-yard freestyle relay; first day of competi- Other swimming and diving team members who Third team - 100-yard backstroke; Third tion, and were sepa- earned all-conference recognition: team - 1,650-yard backstroke rated by three points Fame Kory Parsons (Holland Patent, NY), Honor the past... after day two with Danielle Fredenburg (Livingston First team - 200 and 400-yard freestyle Believe in the future. Wells edging ahead Manor, NY) First team - 1-meter diving relay; First team - 200-yard IM; Second 307.5 to Cazenovia’s Jenn Foley (Flourtown, PA), First team team - 400-yard medley relay; Second Honoring 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees: 304.5. On day three, - 100-yard backstroke; Second team - team - 200-yard freestyle; Second team - Jaclyn Capocefalo Winans ’07 Wells took the lead 200 and 400-yard medley relay; Third 800-yard freestyle relay Nicholas J. Christakos (1930-2004) (460.5) to win the team - 200-yard freestyle relay; Third Alex Hazard (Nichols, NY), Second championship, with team - 100-yard butterfly team - 400-yard IM Make your reservations for the... Cazenovia second Ricky Teal (Port Leyden, NY), Third Mary-Claire Gabri (Massena, NY), Blue & Gold Dinner at 421.5, Gallaudet Second team - 200 and 400-yard team - 1-meter diving

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32 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 33 SPOTLIGHT How Can You Help A Student Succeed? The Saidel Family Scholarship:

In a 2011 summer internship, Crider The Saidel Family Create a Term Scholarship taught conversational English to both Scholarship will be children and adults in Haiti, and says it awarded to a return- at Cazenovia College Ashley Crider – One ing Art & Design gave a new spark to her passion for her future career in international humanitar- student this fall, and ian aid. She notes that the major issues in to other deserving Woman’s Personal Crusade students over a Haiti are lack of health care and educa- tion, and deficient agriculture. “I was five-year period. “Cazenovia’s internship requirement gives students devastated to see their way of life,” she says, “but it’s what they are accustomed the chance for an experience of a lifetime.” to. The Haitian people are so great – onors can make an immedi- their situations are extremely hard and D yet they are constantly ate difference in a student’s access to working to survive. For the Cazenovia College experience me it was a very humbling through the new Term Scholarship experience.” Program. Your gift of $1,000 a year for a minimum of three years will Perhaps the most impor- tant thing Crider learned directly benefit a student by provid- in Haiti is what one per- ing much-needed financial aid. son can achieve. She says, “My hardest-working stu- dent’s dream is to become a nurse.” Because medical Cazenovia College parents assistance is very limited Rob and Rita Saidel recently in Haiti, Crider believes created the College’s first term helping young people is scholarship in honor of their son, desperately important, so Charlie, who graduated in May much so that she raised 2012 with a bachelor of fine arts money to help the student degree in visual communications, achieve her goal. Crider and their niece, Simone Saidel, went to Haiti this past a 2008 alumna with a bachelor of january to present the fine arts degree in interior design. money, and returned to We are grateful to the Saidels Ashley Crider ’12 with teach again this summer. Berline Louis. Crider raised for helping Cazenovia College money to assist Louis with Seeing people living in students pursue and attain their nursing school tuition. poverty, in Ghana, Haiti, educational goals. and last January in the Photos: Courtesy of Ashley Crider Dominican Republic, has given Crider a great ap- isasters change people, not only and possessions. The experience changed preciation for her life in America. “Being those who suffer, but those who her life. surrounded by individuals who are so give their time and effort to poor and yet so thankful for everything facilitateD recovery. Ashley Crider ’12, of This past May, Crider received a degree in their lives made me think about how Lake Clear, New York, saw the face of di- in international studies, specializing in lucky I am,” she says. “Being able to help saster when she traveled for the first time humanitarian services. As a member of individuals who are so desperate, and yet (L-R) Charlie Saidel ’12 to Mississippi to assist with Hurricane the College’s Human Rights Club and so proud and grateful, changes you as a with parents Rita and Rob Katrina recovery efforts. In addition to the Alternative Breaks @ Caz (ABC), person.” braving gangs and packs of homeless and she completed many humanitarian aid hungry dogs, she confronted the pain of projects. A trip to Ghana, she says, “was Visit To learn more about the Term Scholarship Program, people who had lost loved ones, homes my first time experiencing widespread www.cazenovia.edu/magazineExtra please contact Joan Brooks, director of development, at 315.655.7108 or [email protected] . extreme poverty.” to read the full story.

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36 Cazenovia College Magazine: Summer 2012 For a complete schedule of events or to register, visit www.cazenovia.edu/homecomingfamilyweekend.