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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Cazenovia College Magazine Vol. VII No. 2 CONTENTS Editor Wayne A. Westervelt Managing Editor Laura A. Benoit Associate Editor Sylvia E. Needel Contributors Nod to the Past, Joan Brooks Brandon Holt Carol M. Satchwell Shari Whitaker Commitment to the Future Art Director

John Seiter

Board of Trustees 2008-2009

Chair Richard L. Smith n September landscaped Seminary Street will one day Vice Chair a storm blew return to its former tree-shaded glory. Richard C. Alberding Secretary down a large Grace Chiang Iportion of the We are planning a renewal of the Morgan Treasurer “Century Maple” Center, thanks to a grant from a local Bradford G. Wheler tree onto the bank, and plans are being prepared to Witherill Library transform Hubbard II into the Witherill Roberta Lee August ’58 Dacia Banks ’94 roof. We fixed the Common Room. Thanks to an alumna Seiter John Photo: library; we could who has dealt with physical challenges, Eric M. Brown ’97 Albert J. Budney not fix the tree. It an elevator installation project will make Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 was removed in many more classrooms fully accessible, Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: Victor A. DiSerio mid-October and and current “green” initiatives will save Paula Stec Fenger ’75 replaced by an American red oak, thereby energy and dollars. Michael D. Flannery ’86 affirming the College’s respect for the Stephen D. Fournier Class of 1905, which planted the maple One thing never changes: our staff Catherine A. Gale tree as its class gift more than 103 years and faculty members continue in their Dorion S. Germany ’92 John H. Koerner ago. To preserve the history of the tree, dedication to caring and teaching; their Amanda Larson salvageable wood from the maple will be successes are indicated by alumni who John S. Morris Westervelt Wayne Photo: Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: milled into boards and used for a future have joined the staff and faculty ranks, Margery Pinet 4 Westervelt Wayne Photo: 12 29 campus project. who are serving on our board of trustees, David W.C. Putnam and on the alumni association board of Catherine D’Onofrio Reeves ’69 4 Cover Story 10 Academic Corner 26 Trustee Highlights In this issue of our magazine, as in directors. H.J. Refici ’96 Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 The Search for Justice: John A growing number of alumni Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 Cazenovia College’s history, the common retires at the top of her field Doe’s Story by Stewart L. are serving on the Board of Betsy Rosenfield Samet with more than two decades Weisman theme is renewal. An 1893 graduate of On our campus, in our classrooms, and Richard S. Scolaro , assistant professor Trustees at their alma mater Cazenovia Seminary, Wallace E. Brown, in every community our alumni have Thomas R. Tartaglia of experience as an education of Criminal Justice became a bishop and a missionary to touched, Cazenovia’s promise is con- Mark J. Tierno administrator 28 Wildcats News Photo: Tasha Johnson Tasha Photo: China. Now his great-great granddaugh- stantly renewed. We have spent 184 years James G. Webster III 12 Student Updates Baseball team wins NEAC ter is a freshman preparing for a career in helping students build successful futures, Arthur W. Wentlandt 6 Campus News Class of 2012 selects giving regular season; student- interior design. and we are well-positioned to continue to Susan Glaser Zipper ’58 College ranks in U.S. News & goal; students visit Washington, athletes receive All-NEAC World Report’s 2009 “America’s D.C.; freshman walks where her keep that promise far into the future. Trustee Emeriti honors; Covey ’00, Best Colleges;” $50,000 grant Thanks to forward-thinking leader- Winifred E. Coleman great-great grandfather walked Mancinelli ’83 and Starr ’04 ship and the work of a dedicated and Robert S. Constable will assist with Morgan Center are inducted into Wildcats knowledgeable grounds crew, the campus Charles B. Morgan remodeling; College goes green 14 Hall of Fame; Welch witnesses is becoming more beautiful each year. Jay W. Wason in efforts to protect the envi- Reconnecting with alumni in 2008 Olympics Barbara C. Wheler ronment and save energy Connecticut, Pennsylvania and The prolific blooms of the peony walk Mark J. Tierno celebrate alumni at Reunion, and the re- New Jersey; Reunion 2008 President The Cazenovia College Magazine is published two Faculty & Staff News times a year by Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, 8 Recap; Alumni Profiles - Alice N.Y. It is entered as nonprofit material from the Alumna comes back to K. Berke, P.C. ’82, Dominic Utica Post Office. Circulation is about 18,500 teach at alma mater; grounds Smith ’94; “We’re mixing up free copies, and it is produced by the Office of crew keeps campus looking a cookbook;” alumna’s gift will Communications. Send comments to Cazenovia On the cover: Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School College Magazine, Office of Communications, beautiful; new faculty wel- help improve accessibility on 22 Sullivan St., Cazenovia, N.Y. 13035. comed; essay from Assistant campus; and Class Notes cover photo: Don Standing Phone: 315.655.7378. Professor Maureen Louis 2 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 © 2008 Cazenovia College Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 3 COVER STORY

College, Deacon istrators to develop a mentoring program leadership skills that have served me well worked as a retail man- that provided students with additional throughout my career.” She recalls Dean A “Hands-On” ager, and over the next decade instruction and emotional and social Winifred Coleman and President she married and had two children. opportunities. Rhea Eckel as wonderful role models She became very involved in her who encouraged her to think “outside Leader in Education children’s school activities, volunteering, As superintendent, she spearheaded the box.” participating in fundraising activities and efforts focused on improved student then working with small instructional achievement and the integration of It is her forward thinking and leader- Alumna’s career focused on positive change for students, groups of students. Having developed technology into all aspects of teaching ship qualities that have the members of a passion for education, she returned

and learning. She took the lead in the de- the Cazenovia College family thrilled Charles Deacon ’66 courtesy of Carolyn Photo: teachers and administrators to college, earned a bachelor’s degree in velopment and implementation of a plan about Deacon’s new role as a member of Carolyn Deacon (right) with Jenna elementary education and was hired by for two primary centers that now allow the board of trustees. Deacon is equally Vartan, president of the Lawton Syracuse University as a teaching assis- teachers and parents to focus on early excited about giving back to Cazenovia. C. Johnson Summit Middle School tant while completing her master’s degree childhood education in an environment “I feel that I owe so much to Cazenovia eighth grade class (2007-08). in reading education. From there Deacon designed for young people. Deacon also College for launching me into a very Deacon was invited by the students set out to make a positive difference in provided the necessary leadership and successful and rewarding life as a lifelong to join them on an recent class the field of education. trip to Washington, D.C., and support for improvement of all athletics learner and contributing citizen,” she participate in placing a wreath at fields in the district; creation of a district says. “Now it’s my turn to play a role in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She takes pride in the role she played emergency management plan; and the the institution’s continued success.” in the recognition of Summit as one of coordination of emergency evacuations the best functioning districts and high with local police and fire departments. Deacon plans a busy retirement. Travel- Ken Blanchard, for having a profound schools in New Jersey and the country. ing and spending time with her husband, impact on her career ascent. Deacon cites According to Deacon, “We have become Deacon points to completing her doctor- Art, their children and five grandchil- three leadership imperatives that she has a model for many districts in attaining ate in education administration at Seton dren are at the top of the list. In addition carried with her since reading the book: benchmark status and receiving national Hall University, and becoming superin- to serving on her alma mater’s board of “Dare to be a person, not a position;” recognition in U.S. News & World Report tendent of the Summit School District, trustees, Deacon also wants to continue “Dare to connect;” and “Dare to drive as one of the top 500 high schools in the as her proudest professional moments. contributing to advances in education. the dream.” Those who know Carolyn country.” She says, “I have been very fortunate to Deacon can see that she has been suc- work in a place where the board, city Most notable is her desire to work on cessful in living by these imperatives, all She never wavered from her focus on council, faculty, parents and students a program that provides support for the while focused unequivocally on the benefitting the student, and some of her have supported my vision and have women who have demonstrated the po- growth and development of her students greatest accomplishments resulted in a encouraged me to assert myself as a new tential to be successful stu- and their education. better working and learning environment type of leader in education.” dents, but lack the support for staff and students. As a reading super- and resources to transition visor, she wrote a book that became the On a more personal level of success, successfully from education key component of a reading program for Deacon recalls becoming a mentor for an to the work world. Dea- young students in her district and other at-risk student at the same time she was con also hopes to remain districts in the area. developing a mentoring program for the involved in media literacy. Summit School District. “It helped me “The ability to create and Photo: Don Standing Photo: As a principal, understand what an at-risk student needs intelligently consume she worked with to be able to succeed,” says Deacon, who media content is emerging teachers to change “I feel that I remains in contact with her mentee. “She as a critical 21st century fter a twenty-five-year career in School District, today looks back on a from lecture to owe so much is now a senior in college and I couldn’t life skill, with profound the field of education as a teacher, career that was devoted to professional cooperative learning be prouder of the independent and suc- implications for the learning principal, assistant superin- development for teachers and adminis- instruction meth- to Cazenovia cessful woman she has become.” experience,” says Deacon. “I Atendent and superintendent, Carolyn trators, providing leadership and vision ods. As an assistant would like to assist educa- Charles Deacon ’66, of Summit, N.J., for schools and districts that brought superintendent, she College for Deacon now looks back to her own col- tors in providing opportu- proudly stands by the belief that it’s not about significant change for students and closed a growing launching me lege days and realizes how her leadership nities for students to learn so much what you do, but the impact that teachers. “I believe that my ‘hands-on’ achievement gap skills began to take shape on the small how to create, understand

what you do has on others, that really approach to leading has helped the dis- between economi- into a very campus in Cazenovia. “I attribute much and evaluate information Seiter John Photo: makes a difference. tricts in which I worked to accomplish cally disadvantaged of my success to Cazenovia,” she says. responsibly.” many goals and objectives,” she says. students and others; successful and “Due to its small size and nurturing On a recent visit to campus, Deacon discussed Deacon, who recently retired as the and worked with the College’s Education & Child Studies Program rewarding environment, I grew more self-confident, Deacon credits a book, with Program Director Scott Vinciguerra superintendent of the Summit (N.J.) Following her years at Cazenovia teachers and admin- independent and developed many of the Your Leadership Legacy by

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College Maintains M&T Bank Gives $50,000 to Cazenovia College U.S. News & World Report Ranking Multi-year grant will assist with Morgan Center remodeling and Development Authority, and the Going GREEN on Campus Dormitory Authority of the Cazenovia is #21 State of New York made recommenda- tions on “green” choices. Executive of baccalaureate College engages in numerous projects to protect the Vice President Sue Berger says, “We now have some area-specific options colleges in the north environment and save energy that we weren’t aware of before ... all focused on taking positive, proactive steps toward energy efficiency and other ll across the country, efforts to sustainable energy project on campus, greening strategies.” go green dominate the land- will be installed on the roof of Watts scape. Cazenovia College is no Hall. State incentives and rebates will Aexception as it joins many organizations help fund the project, and students will in making sound business decisions that be able to track the solar energy usage are both cost effective and environmen- from a monitoring station in Eckel Hall. tally friendly. Thanks to the generosity of John and Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo:

Environmentally conscious students Virginia Peterson Bourke ’55, a new Johnson Tasha Photo: are closely involved with the Cazenovia greenhouse is blooming on the roof of (L-R) Carol Satchwell, Cazenovia College’s vice president Conservation Corp - a club whose pur- Eckel Hall. This state-of-the-art facility for Institutional Advancement; Mark J. Tierno, president of pose is to further environmental aware- will provide more space, and automated Each year, US News & World Report Cazenovia College; Joseph Pedrotti, M&T Bank vice president ness and develop conservation practices temperature and ventilation controls. surveys colleges and universities in the of commercial banking; and Carl W. Isley, M&T Bank vice president and group manager on campus and in the community. Its Thad Yorks, assistant professor of Envi- United States and ranks them based on members have had a hand in several of ronmental Studies, says, “This new and a number of factors including average our recent projects. improved space will aid our students in graduation and freshman retention rates, conducting research and experiments on Cazenovia College will class sizes, student/faculty ratio, alumni Dining and Catering services have made a wider variety of plant species.” host the 5th Annual giving, and peer institution assessment. Cazenovia College has received a $50,000 grant from M&T Bank for the significant strides in the implementation In the 2009 edition of “America’s improvement of the Morgan Center, a multi-use room for large group meetings in of green initiatives. Take a close look The College Art & Design building, Symposium on Energy in Best Colleges,” Cazenovia College Hubbard Hall. “This grant will help us meet the challenges of our changing campus and you’ll see students and employees completed in 2004, makes use of envi- the 21st Century on remains # 21 in the top tier of the Best and of the surrounding community,” said President Mark J. Tierno. getting meals-to-go using biodegrad- ronmentally sound building procedures Baccalaureate Colleges in the North. able plates and containers made from and materials. The “slate” roof tiles are April 17, 2009. The gift will enable the College to create conference space suitable for College sugar cane, grass, and reed plasma, and made predominantly from recycled tires. The magazine’s ranking confirms Ca- and community events, seminars and presentations. The project will include a new flatware and cups made from corn resin. According to College Trustee Grace zenovia College’s standing as one of the wall to create a hallway running from the back door of Hubbard Hall to the stairwell A new state-of-the-art dish machine Chiang, “the building’s “green design” his year’s symposium nation’s leading independent institu- and Harden Room lobby, which will enclose the new conference room. Removal will improve dining room efficiency and incorporates materials from compa- Twill focus on Smart tions. “Cazenovia College continues of two walls will enlarge the room and new lighting, carpeting, wall and window traffic flow, and save water and energy. nies using sustainable manufacturing Growth & Transportation to place student success at the center of treatments will make it attractive for all types of events. Air conditioning was Even the detergent used for cleaning processes. The installation of low energy Robert Croot and will include presentations our mission,” said , vice installed last summer. reusable products is a “green” product consumption mechanical equipment president for Enrollment Management offered by EcoLab. and lighting fixtures make the building and discussion on solutions at Cazenovia. “Our faculty and staff are The Morgan Center, named in honor of former trustees Charles B. and Elsbeth energy efficient.” and options for energy dedicated to maintaining a supportive W. Morgan, was for many years the College’s student center. In 2005, the Chapman The Hubbard boiler was recently re- conservation, as well as learning community with close faculty- Gallery and Art Center buildings were renovated to house a new student center placed with a more efficient system, and And there is more to come. Last spring student relationships and a wide variety and student life offices, leaving the Morgan Center available for other uses. work has begun on a solar panel energy the New York State Collaborative Work- sustainability for small and of both liberal arts and professionally system sized to replace the demand ing Group conducted an Opportunity large communities. Visit oriented courses of study.” In making the gift, Allen Naples, M&T Bank regional president, said, “This is an that Eckel Hall (all electric) has on the Assessment on campus. Representatives www.cazenovia.edu/energy opportunity to assist Cazenovia, which has proven its worth to the community and power grid. The system, the first major of the New York State Energy Research continues to expand its reach. As a community, we are all in this together.” for more information.

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According to Maureen Louis, J.D., who also serves as director of the Baker’s new capacity has maintenance of the trees have added to Maureen Louis, whose essay on Communication highlighted the changes the quaint beauty of the College. issues relating to care roles and Studies Program Missing Cazenovia brought to the program by the academia was published in the and coach of Under the leadership of Grounds Super- “Journal of Women’s Studies in the College Art and Design Building, which was com- Debate Society, pleted during her senior year. She says, “I intendent Stefan Opalenick, the current Communication, Summer 2008.” “Traditional and the Classroom believe the new building’s design, and the crew consists of five hard-working em- Louis wrote the essay, “Walking academic pursuit technology it houses have a profound im- ployees who tirelessly maintain the Col- the Walk: My Autistic Son and is not the only thing that shapes pact on the students. Their creativity and lege’s landscaping and grounds. Recently, the Scholarship of Empathy,” us or improves Alumna comes back to teach at alma mater technical skills have soared because of it.” the College partnered with the Village because she realized that taking our ability to and added three flower beds on Seminary care of her autistic son, Sam, has perform well Street. Flower beds have also been added enhanced her role as a teacher. as teachers and “I’m grateful to be back at my alma scholars.”

mater and to know that I can help my in front of Williams Hall, Eckel Hall and Westervelt Wayne Photo: under the new Bell Tower, and a rose “Caring has been seen as a Lindsey Wood, students become successful as well,” a freshman Baker says. “My professors at Cazenovia garden has been added to the sitting area woman’s issue,” Louis says. “The munication every day and Sam helps me to interior design helped me choose a career path that by Park Hall. Next time you are on cam- effect of balancing family and profession- do that with greater empathy.” student from would lead me back. The people who pus, take a close look at the beauty these al life doesn’t usually appear on academic Dundee, Because she must manage her time ef- N.Y., recently were my teachers are now my colleagues; dedicated employees have created. resumes; but on our campus, we’re a ‘fam- talked with we encourage each other to continue ily,’ and I think the same ethic we apply to ficiently, Louis wrote, “I have learned her adviser, learning and growing in our own caring for our children or aging parents is that difficult can be wonderful. My pa- Grace Baker, professional development pursuits.” prevalent here.” tience and flexibility have increased. I have about a design assignment learned the benefit of humor as a calming after an “Difficult Can be Louis says, “Sam’s well-being is dependent agent. I can more easily read and respond advisement Wonderful” on daily structure; I don’t travel fre- to distress; I am able to provide more session quently to present at conferences because perspective to my students and appreciate regarding Grounds Crew Excels in Wood’s desire it takes six weeks to prepare him for my different types of talent. I consider to graduate in Keeping Campus Beautiful Caring is an important absence for just one night. Does this hurt this professional growth of the most three years. part of teaching my teaching career?” She believes the important variety.” opposite. “The skill-set I’ve developed in For those of you who have visited the dealing with autism feeds my skill-set in To view the article, visit campus recently, you’ve been fortunate to One of the hallmarks of a Cazenovia the classroom. I teach in the area of Com- www.cazenovia.edu/Louis-essay. see the accomplishments of our grounds College education is the relation-

Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: crew over the past several years. New ship faculty members maintain with flower beds, enhancements to our exist- students. There are few who understand ing landscaping, and regular pruning and this better than Assistant Professor New Faculty Members Welcomed fter graduation, I went to She said, “With the goal of someday re- work as an interior designer turning to Cazenovia, I found an online and found that I missed the master of fine arts program that offered classroom“A environment,” says Grace the flexibility I needed to continue (L-R) (Fisher) Baker ’04. She returned to working professionally, and prepare for Ron Stratton, Rick Johnson, Nine new Cazenovia College in 2007, and will the NCIDQ exam to become a NYS Wendy Goodfellow, full-time faculty become an assistant professor of interior Certified Interior Designer. I accom- Ray Brame and members joined design upon completion of her master’s plished seven or eight years of work in Stefan Opalenick Cazenovia College degree in December. only four years.” at the beginning of the 2008-09 While Baker was a student, Professor Ritter says, “When Grace was my stu- academic year. Josef Ritter suggested that she consider dent she was already a natural teacher. Westervelt Wayne Photo: teaching. She landed her first job, The fact that she was able to gain creden- assisted by the College’s Career Services tials in the professional world and earn a They are (back row, left to right): Bonnie Everhart, assistant professor, director of Office, at Stevens Office Interiors in master’s degree at the same time speaks the Sport Management Program; April Yannarelli, instructor, English; Scott Jensen, Syracuse, N.Y. While she loved her to the abilities for which she was hired: a assistant professor of Visual Communications; Kim Wieczorek, associate professor work, she began to reconsider gift for teaching and a love of the design of Education; (front row, left to right) John Livermore, instructor, Mathematics; Ritter’s suggestion. field that simultaneously erases and uses Mona Ivey-Soto, instructor, Education; Grace Baker, instructor, Interior Design; to advantage the boundaries between Christine Geyer, assistant professor of English, director of the Academic Writing student and professor.” Program; Matthew Hidek, assistant professor of Criminal Justice and Homeland

Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 Security Studies Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 8 Johnson Tasha Photo: 9 ACADEMIC CORNER

soldiers were housed during the The Search For Justice: Civil War. Just as its infa- mous twin at Andersonville for Union prisoners, Elmira was a hellhole John Doe’s Story where more than one in four prisoners died from disease, starvation, violence, or By: Stewart L. Weisman exposure to harsh Upstate winters. The modern correctional facility is built at in cold sweat with the sheet drenched. have been set free immediately. Instead, the same location, but doesn’t share quite He thought of suicide. the magistrate found that he had violated About the Author: the same horrific reputation. parole. For the second time in his life, Gang violence. Warrantless searches. Serial killers. Terrorism. The death Despite the unholy initiation, John was a John was handcuffed and leg cuffed, and penalty. High-speed police chases. False arrest. During the course of their four While in B Block at Elmira, John was model prisoner. He served the minimum transported back to Elmira. This triggered brutally attacked and raped by another sentence and was released into parole flashbacks of the brutal attack that he had years at Cazenovia College, students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and inmate. His pleas for help went un- supervision. During the next two years, worked so hard to suppress. Stewart L. Weisman, assistant heeded, except perhaps by ghosts of the he overcame his debilitating thoughts professor and director of the Homeland Security Studies are exposed to an infusion of scholarship and real Southern prisoners of war. After the and resumed the beat of normal life. But, Months dragged by. Eventually, John was Criminal Justice world experience that includes all these situations, and more. assault, his prison-issued trousers ripped through no fault of his own, his life soon lucky enough to meet a jail-house lawyer– and Homeland from his body, John lay motionless in a became far from normal. an inmate knowledgeable about the law– Security Studies heap of blood, agony and shame. As a who suggested that he submit to the court Program, received result of the sexual assault, he was not During John’s parole, the New York a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, his bachelor of ne such tale is the false able to eat or sleep for several days. He Stare legislature adopted The Drug Law based on the change to the parole law that arts degree from arrest and imprisonment lived in dread of the next attack. Like Reform Act, “following years of criticism apparently had eluded everyone else. John Brooklyn Col- of a Syracuse resident many inmates, John did not report the that the prior mandatory prison terms prepared and filed a handwritten petition. lege, and his juris Owe’ll call John Doe. I find that under the Rockefeller drug laws were doctoral degree attack to prison officials out of embar- 1 from Syracuse John’s story serves as a vehicle to rassment, and fear of retaliation from the onerous and ineffective.” One of the At the hearing on the petition, the Divi- Tifft Hugh Photo: introduce students to the crimi- rapist or from other inmates who did not changes enacted limited parole supervi- sion of Parole was represented by a lawyer University College nal justice system with all of its take kindly to informants. sion to two years with respect to certain from the Attorney General’s office who of Law. In addition intertwined parts. As they say in marijuana offenses.2 concluded that John was right and con- to teaching, he maintains an active the movies, the following is based Some might say that John got what he sented to his release. After 105 days, John practice in Syracuse. on a true story. deserved, (“the dirty drug dealer”). But More than six months after John com- was set free. who among us would say that possession pleted the legal maximum of two years Criminal Justice and Homeland John Doe, a thirty-two-year-old of marijuana, or a similar non-violent of- on parole, the Division of Parole accused Not long after his release John retained Security Studies, one of the newer African-American, was arrested for fense, can ever justify brutality and rape him of violating parole by not reporting me as his lawyer; we sued New York programs at Cazenovia College, possessing a large amount of mari- as a consequence? to his supervising officer. As a result of State for mental and emotional harm he offers a wide range of courses, juana. He pleaded guilty to Crimi- the false accusation, John was arrested suffered from the 105-day ordeal. The including Constitutional Law, nal Possession in the First, which Fortunately, John was and brought before a judicial magistrate. presiding judge granted our motion for Terrorism and Homeland Security, is a felony in New York, and was moved to A Block So began the odyssey of John Doe’s summary judgment on the issue of liability Crime Scene Investigation (“CSI”), given an indeterminate sentence of at Elmira, where he false arrest. against the state, and we await a hearing Forensic Psychology, and Crimi- two to seven years. The sentencing made friends with “I share John on the amount of damages. nology, where students learn about range is a mechanism that correc- other inmates from Having little means, John was assigned criminal profiling. The program tion officials use to control inmates the Syracuse area. Doe’s story... an attorney, but for some reason, neither Dr. Martin Luther King noted in his hosts students who are interested by granting release at the low end With their assistance with my the Division of Parole nor John’s as- April, 1963, Letter from Birmingham in pursuing careers in law enforce- of the range for those who follow he was able to steer signed counsel was aware of the change Jail, “injustice anywhere is a threat to jus- ment or the emerging area of the rules; and the upper limit for clear of the rapist, students, in the parole law. Perhaps the Division tice everywhere.” This is why I teach. homeland security, and those who those who violate prison rules or but as time passed, failed to update the data base, perhaps I share John Doe’s story, and others like desire to work with at-risk juve- commit crimes while incarcerated. his anxiety grew. He hoping to instill his case just fell through the cracks, or it, with my students, hoping to instill in niles, attend law school or work wondered whether ...a passion perhaps there remained a vestige of the them a sense of compassion, a desire to in corrections. After sentencing was imposed, he had any purpose racism that was once endemic to the seek truth, and a passion to ensure that John was led away in handcuffs in life. He began to to ensure criminal justice system. justice ultimately prevails. and leg cuffs and transported to question his own that justice John had no way of being aware, but 1. Ordonez v. Rikers Island Correctional Facility, et al., 10 Misc. 3d the Elmira Correctional Facility. sexual orientation. 241, 242 (Sup. Ct. Bronx 2005), aff ’d. (1st Dept 2007). Elmira was once a federal prison He had nightmares ultimately had the court or his court-appointed at- 2. NY Executive Law § 259-j(3-a). where captured Confederate from which he awoke prevails.” torney showed any interest, John would 10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 - Stewart L. Weisman Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 11 Photo: John Seiter STUDENT UPDATES

Beck’s first love is art, but her History and Government Class She Walks Where Cazenovia Col- Makes Trip to Washington, D.C. lege visit made her realize that she was more interested in interior her Great-Great- design and architecture than in the graphic Trip includes attending a play (funded by alumni) design program that brought her to Cazen- at the Kennedy Center ovia. “I used to play on the computer with Grandfather Walked my father’s “3-D Architect” program instead of video games,” she laughs. She comes by Professor Bob Greene’s annual History LLC, and the Law Offices her interest honestly; one grandfather was and Government class trip exposes stu- of Jason A. Llorenz, Esq.; First year student, Madison Beck, follows an architect in Manlius, N.Y., and her father dents to the professional fields of history Janelle Abbass O’Neill ’95, designs and builds houses in the Buffalo area. and government. On the most recent an interior designer with

great-great-grandfather to Cazenovia trip in May were (left to right) Rebecca BeeryRio Architects and Inte- Bob Greene Photo courtesy of: It wasn’t family history, but rather Cazen- Dickerson ‘08, Dr. Greene, Saranda riors, in Springfield, Va.; and ovia’s present that informed her choice of Behrami ‘08 (kneeling), Shannon Jeremy Baird ’97, manager college, Beck says. “I was looking for a small Torgersen, Nicole Paluck, Nina Serri- of membership and subscription services breakfast as part of the trip where the school, and Cazenovia was the anne, Allyson Hoffmann and Melissa at the American Diabetes Association in alumni spent several hours discussing their last one I visited. The minute I DeLeon. Washington, D.C. Michael Brooks ’01, work and life in the D.C. area with the set foot on campus, I knew this athletics director at St. James School, a students. The next student trip, scheduled school was perfect. It’s quiet and They visited the sites of Washington, boarding school near Hagerstown, Md., for January 2009, will take students to the On a recent homey, and there’s so much tech- D.C., and saw a production of “Sheer played host at the production because American History Association’s national visit to the nology focused on art.” Madness” at the Kennedy Center, which Llorenz was unable to attend. convention in New York City. Frederic and was funded by alumni Jason Llorenz, Jean Williams Archives and However, now that she’s here she Esq. ’00, of Llorenz and Associates, Dr. Greene also arranged a working Wason Family realizes that the historic connec- Reading Room, tion makes her feel more con- Madison Beck discovers nected to Cazenovia College and several its history. “It feels a little weird to pictures of her be in the same place he was, and great-great- Getting a Head Start on the 2012 Class Gift grandfather, knowing that he walked in the Rev. Wallace same places I walk.” E. Brown, who Freshmen Select Giving Goal graduated from Cazenovia Seminary in 1893. At Freshman Orientation this fall, new students attended a special Class Gift Presentation given by alumni Eric Brown ’97, Jessica Hanley ’07 and Pete Way ’03, to choose their senior class gift, which will be the focus of their fundraising goal over the next four years.

“The minute Pete Way, director of the Annual Fund, said, “This is a new initiative Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: I set foot on that will identify leaders from the class of 2012 who will work with their classmates toward a common goal, creating a memorable and positive campus, I knew experience that will benefit their College.” adison J. Beck, of Buf- When she and her mother planned her falo, N.Y., is a freshman in college visits, Beck had no idea her great- this school The students voted to fund the Campus Lighting Project; their goal is Cazenovia College’s Interior great-grandfather was a graduate of one was perfect. to upgrade the lights on the Quad - a popular meeting place on campus MDesign Program. She was born in 1990, of the schools on her list. Her grand- since the College’s early days. “More than 90% of the freshman class almost 100 years after her ancestor, mother showed her a scrapbook with It’s quiet and voted on three class gift options. Ninety-five percent of those votes were Wallace E. Brown, graduated from newspaper articles and photos of the for the lighting project,” Way noted. Cazenovia Seminary in 1893, with an Reverend Brown, who served parishes in homey, and eye toward serving in the Methodist Syracuse and Ithaca, N.Y., and after his there’s so much “Although this gift presents an exciting challenge, I think such a large per- Episcopal Church. ordination as bishop served as a mission- centage of the class voted for the project because they know the president, ary in China. technology trustees, alumni, and the Student Life and Institutional Advancement

Illustration: John Seiter John Illustration: administrators are behind them all the way.” 12 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 focused on art.” Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 13 - Madison Beck ALUMNI NEWS CLASS NOTES At the Service of Upcoming Alumni and Parents CONNECTICUT Alumni Events Alumni Gatherings April 2008 Keeping the lines of communication open Watch your mailboxes for more Alumni, trustees and friends information on 2009 outreach events in your area. of the College gathered in wo faces familiar on the Cazenovia College campus have become Guilford, Conn., Philadelphia, Pa., a team in the Offices of Alumni and Parent Relations. Shari • February - North Carolina Whitaker, formerly the alumni and parent relations associate, is and Montclair, N.J., in April 2008 • March/April - Hartford, nowT director of alumni relations. Laura Benoit, formerly assistant director of to reconnect and reminisce. Conn./Springfield, Mass. Ursula Pappalardo Lombardi ’55, communications, has been appointed director of parent relations. Sarah Lehmann Skubas ’66 and • March/April - Rochester, N.Y. Vicki Gilmour Bush ’64 • April 25 - Cazenovia, N.Y., Whitaker, employed by the College since Young Alumni Gathering before 2003, attended Cazenovia College in 1979 and is currently enrolled in the business the Easter Ball, 6 - 8 p.m. management program. She also served as as- • April - Cape Cod, Mass., and sistant to the director of Library Services at Cazenovia College before joining the Insti- Front Row: Washington, D.C. tutional Advancement Division. Whitaker College Trustee Carolyn will oversee alumni-related events such as Charles Deacon ’66, • the annual alumni reunion, and affinity Judith Wolk Klein ’60 and For further information please contact Director of Alumni Relations and regional reunions, and work with other Arden Sclar Epstein ’69 Shari Whitaker at 315.655.7332 or College constituencies to plan, develop Back Row: [email protected] and implement programs and activities for Host and Trustee alumni. She said, “I am thrilled to have been Emeritus Bob Constable, given the opportunity to work more closely Paula Eppinger ’91, with alumni and future alumni. I’m now Linda Lee Potter ’70, able to build on recent accomplishments NEW JERSEY Adrienne Hill ’97 and Shari Whitaker April 2008 Carol White Deem ’60 and take them to a new level. This is not just In ond emory a job to me - my commitment and enthusiasm are focused on making Cazen- f m ovia College the best it can be. “

Cazenovia College notes the deaths of the PHILADELPHIA following alumni and friends: Benoit, in the newly created position April 2008 of director of parent relations, will Elizabeth “Betty” Law Eufinger ’40 oversee parent-related services and Ruth “Chub” Bryant Woodbury ’48 outreach. She will also be responsible Front Row: Susan Sloan Becker ’51 for coordinating volunteer leadership, Stephanie Macero, including working with the Parents Richard Scuderi, Bernice “Bobbi” Brudie Slomski ’58 Council. “I look forward to connecting Dolores Bush Scuderi ’57 and Ellen Brown Edith Tochner Fagot ’64 with Cazenovia College parents and developing programs that encourage Laura Gerry ’69 Back Row: their participation,” said Benoit, who Hosts Brian and has been employed by the College since Lisa Rohall Bamberger ’80, Please continue to keep us informed by 1994. “It is important to keep the lines Bethany Lalonde ’06, forwarding information to of communications open between par- Michele Reese ’85, Shari Whitaker in the Office of Alumni Relations at ents and the College community.” Kate Brown ’07 and 315.655.7332 or Sara Groff ’06 [email protected]. Laura Benoit

14 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 1515 the board of directors of the University of 1959 50th Honored Year 1968 Rochester Golisano Children’s Hospital.” ALUMNI NEWS Judith Bond Clarke ’59 and Mary Jo Ann “Nonie” Gifford Burns ’68 Burton Thompson ’59 write, “At- writes, “The Reunion was great!! For all of tention, Attention!! Coming soon to the you who wanted to make it but couldn’t, 1971 Cazenovia College campus, the Class of we’ll be looking for you in the future. Jo Schlacta Allsopp ’71 writes, “I 1959’s 50th Reunion!! Start making your Pack the Depends because an awful lot was surprised to see that Andi Sad- plans to return to Cazenovia the weekend of heavy laughing happens at random off Cush ’71 and I are working in the of June 12-14, 2009. We would like to get moments. The campus was beautiful, the equestrian field. She’s doing great work how we could honor Cathy for what she everyone back on campus. The Class of town is definitely updated from 1968 and with horse rescue and I’m teaching riding. Major Gifts Give Wings to has contributed to Caz, it became clear 1958 had 40% of their class back this past all the people we met were great. For It’s the best retirement job, plus it sup- that following her lead and support- June. Let’s do better than that! Lodging those of you who were lucky enough ports my horse habit. My students range ing her wish to improve accessibility will be available in the new Shove Suites to have Fred Williams as a professor (I in age from eight to 61 years young! I just Campus Accessibility Project on campus could be our way of telling and a special 50th honored year reception actually went to his classes), you’ll be love sharing the joys that horses can bring Cathy ‘Mac,’ ‘your friends are with you.’” will be held at the President’s House. Be pleased to know he looks wonderful and to your life. This past winter my husband looking for a letter from us with addition- spent time with us reminiscing. By now and I spent time with Ali Fletcher According to Sue Berger, executive vice al details. We hope to see you there!” you have received a letter regarding a Rixmann ’71 and her husband, Jim. We arlier this year Cathy McFarland mitment of $100,000 from Trustee president and chief operations officer, project for the Class of 1968. We are always have a wonderful time catching up Hamberger ’68 made a signifi- Emeritus Bob Constable and Bobbie the project to install elevators in the Katherine Lee Kearney Vink ’59 trying to complete what Cathy McFar- on each other’s lives. I can be reached at cant gift to Cazenovia College to Constable, this major project, estimated Williams/Coleman/Eddy/Hubbard writes, “I’m the ‘townie’ that lived on land Hamberger ’68 began, which is [email protected].” Ehelp improve accessibility on campus. to cost $590,000, is now under way.” complex has been awarded to Teitsch- Lincklaen Street! Walt and I are enjoying improving access on campus for students With her gift of $246,000, Hamberger Kent-Fay Architects of Cazenovia. The my retirement and his semi-retirement and faculty who might not be able to use has established the Cazenovia College Several members of the Class of 1968, firm is preparing the engineering plans having made a 6,000+ mile trip in June-July stairs, with the installation of two eleva- 2008. We left N.J. for Madison, Wis. where tors in the classroom buildings. If you Elevator Fund. who were on campus in June to celebrate and permit documents and a prelimi- their 40th Reunion, learned about Ham- Walt taught a short course at the Uni- have not returned a contribution for this nary schedule. The installation of the versity. Then on to the Black Hills of S.D. project, I encourage you to do so. This is “Cathy is responsible for moving this berger’s generosity and decided they elevators will begin toward the end of for Mt. Rushmore and Chief Crazy Horse. the type of project that will truly make a Cazenovia College should share her story with the rest of campus priority from the capital ‘needs’ the 2008-09 academic year, and a dedi- Then we traveled to Wyoming for Devil’s difference, and we can all be a part of it. their classmates (see Class notes, 1968). has received gifts from list to the capital ‘planning’ list,” said cation ceremony to recognize donors Tower and a fantastic week at Yellowstone Please contact me with any questions at Development Director Joan Brooks. Hamberger was last on campus in 1998 will be planned in 2009. National Park and the Grand Tetons. [email protected]. Hope this finds alumni and friends: “Gifts to the fund will help make our for her 30th reunion, and was unable to Looking forward to seeing you at our all of you living life to the fullest, but in a classroom buildings in the Hubbard/ attend Reunion this year because of her 50th college Reunion June 12-14, 2009.” safe and dignified manner.” Eddy and Coleman/Williams building medical condition. In Honor of: complexes more accessible for people of Susan Wagner Reis ’59 writes, “I all abilities,” Brooks continued. “With Class Agent Jo Ann Gifford was widowed last summer after 45 years 1969 40th Honored Year The Class of 1948 writes, “ Cathy’s gift, and the additional com- Burns ’68 said, “As we talked about of marriage to a Colgate man that I met Laurie Clute ’69 Laura , class agent, classmate and The Class of 1958 two years after graduation. A blind date Gerry ’69 friend died August 16, 2008 in Omaha, on April Fool’s Day! We have three girls The Class of 1968 Neb. Last fall some of the Park East family and a boy. Two of the girls are married and Linda Frazer Latimer members came to Cazenovia for our own each has three children. My son was mar- (1966-1968) small Reunion. The weekend was filled ried but no children. My third daughter, with stories and laughter of our days Akram Niroomand-Rad Debbie, is a 36-year-old Down Syndrome together. We were planning another Caz (1969-1970) woman. She volunteers 15 hours a week reunion for the fall of 2008, and we’re still 1939 at a Pre-K Special Ed. program in a local Azam Niroomand-Rad CLASS NOTES going to have it in honor of Laura and elementary school and has 4,500 hours (1966-1968) 70th Honored Year , wingmates and Edith Rich Ettinger ’39 writes, under her belt! I speak occasionally to Linda Polchlopek ’69 big pieces of our life at Caz.” Reunion 2008 Share Your News “Our 70th honored year Reunion Barbara Jonas Johnson ’59 and for Class Notes! will be held June 12-14, 2009. It Class of 1954 at their 10th reunion in 1964 Marilyn Muller Oestreich ’59. Also Dolores “Dolly” Weiss would be wonderful if any of have found Pricilla Abbott Searcy Nancy LeValley Farley ’69 writes, “We have created a Web page for Please help keep our office and friends our class could make it to the ’58 who didn’t know she was lost. We touch in the Class of 1969. Check out www. up-to-date by sharing recent informa- Reunion. I will be there in spirit!” speak and e-mail on a regular basis. Pris the months ahead... cazenovia.edu/1969 for updates and In Memory of : tion. Have you moved? Changed jobs? introduced me to my husband.” until then, I wish you the information about our 40th Reunion.” Been promoted? Received an award? Marge B. Cole 1949 60th Honored Year very best.” Said, “I do”? Welcomed a new baby? Sally Rollin Meinweiser ’49 writes, 1964 45th Honored Year 1946-1995 If so, please send us the details and “I trust you received my letter in the Lauri Dannick Taylor ’78 writes, 1970 Lynn Reynolds ’04 include your name, address, the year you spring about our 60th Reunion and that 1954 55th Honored Year Wanda Burlingham Edgcomb “Cousin Edie Tochner Fagot ’64 Peg Rickett graduated, telephone number and e-mail you have already marked your calendar to Barbara Faranda Schwartz ’54 writes, passed away in March 2008 after a brief ’70 writes, “Hello to 3rd floor Shove! I address. Please identify individuals in attend June 12-14, 2009. As I mentioned, it “Red Alert! Our 55th class Reunion is coming time with cancer. She spent the last 8 1/2 looked Leslie Welty ’70 up in Seattle Harry Thomas photographs. Photographs will not be would be wonderful to see as many class- up June 12-14, 2009. Hope everyone will plan a few years ago - she’s great, and a yoga years very happily married to JoJo. They Alice Thompson returned. Send the information mates as possible for our big celebration. to come back to campus. I found this photo enjoyed their life and love together in teacher! I stay in touch with DeeDee to: Shari Whitaker, Alumni Relations, I am also hoping that you have given some from our 10th Reunion in 1964. Besides me, West Palm Beach, Fla., and spent a lot of Galas McGuire ’70 and Nancy Har- Dorothy Crouse Witherill 22 Sullivan Street, Cazenovia NY 13035. it includes Carol Feol O’Neill ’54, ris Magenheimer ’70. Also, caught up thought to your Reunion gift, so that we time traveling around the country. Edie al- Ruth Bryant Woodbury ’48 Or e-mail to [email protected]. can once again be honored as the most Christine Wagner Ost ’54, Marion ways had fond memories of her time and with Caren Conroy ’70 in California a Thank you! that gave as a class! Please remember, it is Rudd Whaley ’54 and Melba Coates friends at Cazenovia College. To express couple of times. My two sons, Jon, 27 (San Meyer ’54. Hope to see you in June!!” Diego, Calif.), and Chris, 22 (Boca Raton, For information on making gifts in honor your participation that matters and every condolences, please visit: PalmBeachPost. or in memory of a classmate, professor or gift benefits our alma mater. I will be in com/obituaries.” Fla.), keep Lee and me traveling. Lee is a fi- a loved one, please contact Joan Brooks at Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 16 nancial planner and I volunteer and am on 315.655.7108 or [email protected] 17 ALUMNI NEWS CLASS NOTES - continued Alumnus Delivers Convocation 1972 Robyn Berger Perry ’72 and her husband Owners, as well as the boards of a num- Keynote Address have relocated to Lake Worth, Fla., to help take ber of health, criminal rehabilitation and care of her mother. Robyn has started a new career helping people with debt settlement. “I Learned to Stand Up real estate organizations. She teaches law to practicing attorneys at Lorman Educa- tion Services and Sterling Educational 1973 for Myself and Others” Services, and has taught a variety of legal Carol Zygo ’73 was appointed superin- subjects elsewhere. Her column, “Alice in tendent of schools for the Herkimer Central Legaland,” answers general legal ques- School District in February 2006. Alumna serves as Albany attorney tions. Among Berke’s numerous awards is the 2002 Capital District Terry Petranchuk Drake ’73 writes, Business Review “40 Under “Just beginning my 35th year of teaching and lice K. Berke P.C. ’82 is a ern, Eastern and North- still enjoy it as much, if not more, than the first successful lawyer, real estate ern Districts of New Forty” Award for making a difference in business and the year I taught - so many new and innovative investor, educator, advocate, and York, and is the owner strategies to teach. My husband, Allen, retired Aparent. She received an associate’s degree of the Law Offices of community. in June 2007 so there is lots of time for him In her free time, Berke enjoys in merchandising at Cazenovia Col- Alice K. Berke, P.C., in to do the things in and around the house that spending time with her two lege, and says, “The nurturing environ- Albany, N.Y. “Hiring I used to attempt to get done when working, ment prepared me for the large schools is one of the scariest children and writing poetry. including the cooking! He and I are grandpar-

I attended later; I would never again, parts of my work,” she As a licensed Albany County ’08 Johnson Tasha Photo: ents to two beautiful boys, Jared and Jordan.

Photo: Courtesy of Alice Berke ’82 CourtesyAlice Berke of Photo: Foster and Adoptive Parent, though, know the feeling of an intimate says. “Responsibility for Dominic Smith ’94 (right) and Professor of Philosophy They keep us young and energetic. We enjoy college where the chef knew my name the livelihoods of my Berke has also experienced yearly trips to Myrtle Beach and Reno and the family court as a litigant. She says, “At Bruce Roig. Smith credits Dr. Roig for helping him raise and prepared a cake on my birthday.” employees and their families is more pres- his intellectual acumen to a higher level. Lake Tahoe area. The older I get, the more I sure than any legal case I’ve ever handled; Cazenovia I learned to stand up for think of Cazenovia friends from Watts. I hope Berke earned her law degree at St. John’s it keeps me working on days when I want myself and others - and for the things in all are doing well.” University School of Law, Queens, N.Y., to throw my hands up and feel sorry for which I really believe. This is what makes and began her career at the New York myself!” me a successful attorney. Most recently, I successfully fought to adopt my foster Dominic Smith ’94 urges first year students to 1978 City Department of Investigation. She is Ann Lass Woodfield ’78, and her hus- child.” a member of the New York State Bar and Berke serves on the board of the Capital “find their voices” band, Dan, recently moved from New York to the United States District Court South- District Association of Rental Property Trinity, Fla.

azenovia College’s Convocation Ceremony, which annually serves to Mary Pat Spellman Rhodes ’78 writes, Claunch the official start of the academic year, this year featured an “Thirty years seems so long ago. I live in South Golf Tournament inspirational address by alumnus Dominic Smith ’94. Florida with daughter Katie Ashlyn who is nine years old. Currently I am in college studying The Seventh Annual Cazenovia His speech centered on the advantages his education has given him. “I was computer science and expect to graduate in College Golf Open was held on just a kid from the Bronx,” he said, “not a great student.” With help from the December 2008. For work I substitute teach August 11, 2008, at the Cazenovia Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), Smith excelled. “I found and am a full-time Disney Vacation Planner. I Country Club. Despite cloudy skies my voice at Cazenovia,” he said. love the Disney job as I have been there 67 and threats of rain showers, nineteen times to date and can’t wait to go for 68! I foursomes teed off for a great day of Smith received a bachelor of arts degree from Cazenovia College in 1994 be- have shared a few dinners, memories and golf. The tournament raised more fore going on to Syracuse University’s College of Law. He is currently a laughs with Michele Donnell Romano than $12,000 to benefit Cazenovia litigation manager for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., oversee- ’77. She hasn’t changed and her great humor is College students. ing litigation for owned and managed hotels. still intact. Hey Girls of Classes 1977, 1978 and 1979 - drop a line once in a while!!” Golf committee members included An avid traveler, Smith’s love of music has taken him to some of the most tournament Chair Eric Brown ’97, remote regions in the world, including China and the Tibetan Plateau, and 1981 Bette Brown Carpenter ’48, most recently to the Sahara Desert where he slept under the stars with the Denise Hoinski Flint ’81 writes, “Our Sandy Diefendorf ’82, Nancy Taureg, a nomadic Saharan tribe. Smith has an interest in holistic health and is kids are young adults now, marrying off our LeValley Farley ’69, Rob Kenna, currently pursuing a doctoral degree in naturopathy. oldest, Holly, last year, with two sons in college

Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: John Lehmann, Kendra Reichert, and a daughter in high school. Home school- Carol Satchwell, Pat Stacy ’62, He urged students to take advantage of all the opportunities at Cazenovia. “It’s ing done too. Happily married for 25 years to Winners of the 7th Annual Cazenovia College Golf Open are Mary Burton Thompson ’59, (l-r) Rob Scolaro, John Bertrand, Mike Johnson and College not just about going on to get a job,” he said. “Use this opportunity to find your Michael. I’m now a PT Psych Nurse in a local Trustee Eric Brown ’97 and Shari Whitaker. voice, to be the best person you can be.” community mental health center. Also just be- gan my own business selling Mary Kay! Hello

18 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 19 ALUMNI NEWS [email protected]. Looking forward to having my own two children be able to CLASS NOTES hearing from you!” be a part of my school and district. Our - continued oldest daughter, Lauren, just turned 12 and our youngest daughter, Claire, will 1984 25th Honored Year be 9 this fall. I’d love to hear from my lives in Syracuse to Marge, Annie, Deb, Cindy, Leanne, Brenda Bolliver ’84 Farber friends: Sue, Annie B., Jen, Janet, and has been working in the Landscape Dolly Weiss and Sandy Palmer!” Chris, Nick, Mike and Brian. Let’s get Architecture Department at SUNY ESF back in touch!” for the past two years. Brenda writes, Lisa Mergler Santoro ’86, Pam Turner ’81 would enjoy hearing “I had a nice visit this past winter Andrea Maiello Jung ’86, Melissa Frydlo ’91 is living in from everyone she’s lost touch with over with Pamela Ventre Frutiger Justine Adair Sciera ‘86 and Northampton, Mass. and continues to work the years. Pam writes, “I can be reached after having not seen each other Tricia Winstead ’86 Alumni gather for Syracuse Invitational ’84 as a clerk of the works on public construc- via my work e-mail at pturner@brock- for at least 10 years. We picked up tion projects. She is currently closing out port.edu., but please keep it short and right where we left off and had a great please her signature Studio Art Building construc- not too personal.” time. I’ll be getting married in May 2009 contact me. tion project at the University of Massa- to David Flanders. Our eight cats are very I’d love to hear from you at chusetts, Amherst, where she earned a B.S. proud!” [email protected].” in landscape architecture in 1995. Melissa is the first woman this year to play in the Karen Chrismer Hogan ’84 and hus- Vintage Baseball League. There are over 300 band, Tim, have been married for 20 years 1986 clubs in the United States. Melissa writes, and have two boys: ages 10 and 7, and an Lisa Mergler Santoro ’86, “My Cazenovia College academics and ath- 11-year-old Chocolate Lab named Hershey. Andrea Maiello Jung ’86, letics experience are correlated with this Karen works for an office supply dealer as Justine Adair Sciera ’86 and exciting phase of my life.” their furniture manager. This keeps her busy Tricia Winstead ’86 had an excellent Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: but she does find time to do some horse- time at Reunion 2008. They missed Sara back riding. Karen would love to hear from Drown Ercolani ’86. 1993 n Saturday, Nov. 1, more than 30 equine alumni, members of the equine anyone at [email protected]. Michelle Bieber Staton ’93 writes, faculty and staff of the College gathered for a reception prior to the 2008 “Hello to my fellow Classmates from 1993. O Class of 1982 Annual “Caz Girls 1989 20th Honored Year Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. It was a wonderful chance for Summer Get-together” I am sorry I missed everyone at our 15th 1985 Alison Payette Lovely ’89 writes, Reunion this past June. Some news from my equine faculty, friends and former classmates to meet and re-connect before the has been Kim Pakkala Trabucco ’85 “Hello Class of 1989. Next year is our home front: I said good-bye to my husband, Grand Prix competition. Cazenovia College was a sponsor of this year’s tourna- promoted to accounting supervisor at 20th class Reunion. It would be nice if a SSG Lawrence V. Staton, on June 27, 2008, ment, which featured the 125th National Horse Show. the USA Today’s Nashville Payment and bunch of us attended. We would have a for the next 10 months. He is now in the 1982 Collections Center in Franklin, Tenn. Four Mary Beth Meehan blast! I have attended several Reunions Middle East. I am still working in a local years ago she moved to Tennessee so that Mullen ’82 writes, “We had our every five years or so and it’s a great school with special education students and her husband, Tom, could pursue his song- annual summer Caz girls get-together, chance to hangout in Caz again. I hope to the local kennel. I would like to say hello to writers’ dream. Kim writes, “The move has spending a weekend at a camp on see a lot of you, especially my Hubbard my classmates Teresa, Colleen, Amy, been wonderful for everyone. My children Skaneateles Lake. One of our girls (Kim Hall roomies Suzanne, Christine and Amy. Stef, April, Debbie, Kristen Y., Jennifer D., really love being so close to the music city. Hoyle Kohler ’82) couldn’t make I know Susan, from my second year, is Karen M., Katie, Watts Hall 2nd floor I still keep in touch with Shelly and Lynn CAZENOVIA COLLEGE it this year so we sent her a message. already planning on attending. Take care 1992-1993, Joyce M., Janice (my roomie but would love to hear what everyone else everyone and I hope to see you back in Building Futures Since 1824 Those in attendance from the Class of sophomore year), Dave Brown ’93 is doing. Yes Michael, even you. It’s hard to 1982 included Robin Seeber My- Cazenovia June 12-14, 2009!” and crew! Hope all is well with you and believe it’s been over 20 years since I’ve ers, Joan Van Kampen Lemme, life is great! Keep in touch. My e-mail is Helen Kozlowski Purcell, JoAnn been at Caz.” 1990 [email protected].” Zulkiewicz Purcell, and Colleen Suzette Evans-Sarju ’90 moved to One Click. Clancy Kavanaugh. Georgia in 2005 for an opportunity to In less than a work as the assistant CFO in Hank Aaron’s Automotive Management Tara Winn Arensdorf ’82 says minute you can Company. In January 2007, Hank One Minute. “Hi” to all 1st floor Farber and 3rd floor Aaron sold his dealerships. Suzette is join us in Watts girls. She would love to hear from currently the CFO of the company and the building of a you. Tara says that all is great at the continues to work on a contractual ba- One Future. Jersey Shore! student’s future. sis for his company, wrapping up details associated with the sale. Jennifer Douglas Elgrim ’82 writes, Visit www.cazenovia.edu and “Greetings Cazenovia graduates! All click “Give to Cazenovia” is well here on the Jersey Shore. Gary 1991 and I celebrated our 21st anniversary. Lady Kayla-Elan Sarju, age 3 Deb Jones-Buckley ’91 is married Matthew, 15, is going to be in 10th grade and Master Isaiah Sarju, age 5 and lives in Louisville, Ky., with their whip- and is very involved in football. Sarah, 9, pet, Striker. Annual Fund is going into 4th grade and is quite the Cheryl Suntop Furstoss ’85 writes, little gymnast and softball player. I am “I have been in the Chicago area for nearly Julie Gates ’91 and college sweetheart, Christine Walsh Hudson ’93 and family To learn more about giving to Cazenovia College, still teaching in Long Branch at the high 13 years and have a 15-year-old son and please call 315.655.7220 or e-mail [email protected] Mark Sandburg, just celebrated their 13th school. I have been with the district for 12-year-old daughter. Time flies way too wedding anniversary. They live in Arcade, Christine Walsh 20 years and still love every minute of fast; however Shove 2nd Hall girls are N.Y., where Julie will start her 15th year Hudson ’93 writes, “We recently it! Would love to hear from any of my always in my heart. To Laura, Sue, Dawn or as a 4th grade teacher at Arcade Elemen- celebrated our son Chad’s graduation Shove buddies! E-mail me at teacher- any Shove 2nd floor girls, if you read this tary. Julie writes, “I love my job and love 20 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 from CazenoviaAir Force College Basic Magazine: Training. Fall/Winter He is cur 2008-09- 21 of all the men and women serving over- promoted from art director to creative perseverance with assisting me to obtain Caz. Been trying to find Laura...where are seas. There are a few alumni I speak with director at DiBona, Bornstein & Random. my degree.” you? If you are out there, please contact CLASS NOTES who have loved ones in the service that me at [email protected].” - continued they are missing, and I’m sure many more Melissa Horine Rizvi ’94 writes, “I Aaron Jones ’97 was promoted from have similar situations. My thoughts are wanted to pass along that we had our captain to major in the United States with them all as they endure multiple de- second little boy, Sami, in May 2008. He Army. A promotion ceremony was held in 2003 worked for a few ployments. I hope others wish them well joins his big brother Ahmed (10 years July 2008. Aaron and wife, Berenice, have a Kristin Diehl ’03 years with Onondaga ARC. In 2005 she and support them (no matter how they old).” 10-year-old daughter named Kiana Alexis. went back to school and earned an as- feel about war itself) as it does them so rently stationed overseas in Germany. He sociate’s degree in medical administrative much good to know everyone back home Rebecca Denman Creighton ’94 is 21, amazingly funny and a proud U.S. assisting. Kristin is currently working for loves them. Also wondering if anyone has lives in Raleigh, N.C., with husband Josh 1999 10th Honored Year soldier. Our daughter, Shelly, is a beautiful, Kristin D’Angelo Clark ’99 is cur- POMCO as a claims processor. heard from Stacy Rideout ’93? Where and two daughters, Abbey (4 yrs.) and independent 15-year-old teenager. She is rently living in Rochester, N.Y., with her did that wild woman go? Hello to April, Caitlin (3 yrs.). Prior to being a stay- a sophomore and cheers for her school’s husband, Dan, and their 15-month-old is currently Michelle, Theresa, Dacia, Molly, Andrea, at-home mom, Rebecca worked in the Richard Beckstrand ’03 varsity squad at Greece Athena. I work in daughter, Allison Sophia. Kristin loves living in Utah and working at Citibank. Liz, Julie, Denise, Debbie, Kim and all the medical field. Josh is the deputy director Pittsford, N.Y., at an independent financial being a wife, mommy and teacher. Kristin In October 2006 he married Deena others that made Camp Caz so much fun for Wake County Emergency advisory firm. My husband, John, is a real- has been a special education teacher for and gained stepchildren Brandi, Chelsey to be a part of!” Management. tor who specializes in town homes and children diagnosed with autism for six and Alex. Richard and Deena’s first son, condo sales. I have very fond memories of years at Stepping Stones Learning Center. Gabriel Martin, was born in August 2007. Bonnie Wood Prince ’93 is look- Cazenovia and hope all from Park Hall are Kristin hopes to attend Reunion 2009 in Richard still remembers the special po- ing to get in touch with all of her former 1995 doing well. I’ve attended a few Reunions June. It has been 10 years since she’s been eple from Cazenovia: Matthew, Gregory, Farber friends. She can be contacted by Courtney and always enjoy being back on campus. back to Cazenovia. She hopes to see lots John, Justin and teachers Kim Waale and e-mail at [email protected] Coogan ’95 A special ‘I miss you’ to my old roomy had a baby girl of old faces. If anyone would like to get in Laurie Selleck. ter.edu. Bonnie writes, “I was married in affectionately known as JennyWinnyPen- on November touch with Kristin e-mail her at kmdan- 1999 to Troy Prince. Former roommates, nyKenny and a big shout out to Shani!” 6, 2007. Alexa [email protected]. Nathaniel Bull ’03 was married to Heather Hansen ’93 and Susan Raynor was born Erica Newman in June 2008. Among the Lohret ’93 were in attendance. We now Ronald Telford ’93 and wife, Chris- at 2:51 p.m., and and attendees at the wedding were fellow live in Rochester where I am a compli- Laura Rizzo Goldswer ’99 tine, announce the birth of their second weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. have a four-year- Cazenovia alumni and ance administrator in the Graduate Medi- Jason Goldswer ’99 Erin Boyle ’03 We’re son, Thomas Magnum Telford, born on old named Dominic and a 3-month-old Tom Lincoln ’03. The couple currently cal Education Office at the University of August 12, 2008. Oldest son, Samson named Gabriel. Jason is a LMSW for resides in St. Louis, Mo. Nathaniel is an Rochester. We have two boys: Preston, age Alexa Raynor Coogan Vonnegut, will be three in November. For 1996 Livingston Co. Department of Mental art director for DDB’s Rodgers Townsend 4 and Payden, age 16 months.” Mixing pictures and contact info, visit telfordfam- Patti Eick ’96 Health. Laura is six months away from her where he works on various national and had a great time at ily.blogspot.com. Ron is making Chinese master’s degree in strategic leadership regional accounts. His work has been Reunion 2008 but food and recording an upcoming musical and is currently the director of Family reviewed and featured in PDN Magazine, 1994 15th Honored Year missed some folks. She writes, “Believe CD with friend and collaborator Dylan Teresa Iacovangelo Ciejek ’94 en- Daycare Registration for Monroe-West Adweek and most recently in Communi- Up a it or not we’re engaged! Steve and I are Margerum titled “Be Good, Be Careful & joyed the summer with her girls and kept and Livingston Counties. Jason and Laura cation Arts. looking to plan a fall 2009 wedding in Have Fun!” busy with swimming, tap, ballet and would love to hear from anyone. Their e- Indianapolis. Feel free to contact us at cheerleading classes. Teresa writes, mail address is: [email protected]. Cookbook! [email protected].” “Natalie will be six and has started 2007 kindergarten. Audrey will be three Ashley Stoddard ’07 writes, “I’m and is in preschool. I would love 2001 working very hard toward my goals. I have 1997 Michael Brooks ’01 has been named Cazenovia College and Maureen Louis he Cazenovia College to hear what everyone else has graduated in May of Niles Bell ’97 the director of athletics at Saint James to thank.” Alumni Association is been up to. E-mail me at Treesr- 1997 with an A.A.S. in humanities, retired School in Hagerstown, Md. compiling recipes for a [email protected].” in 2004 from Chrysler Corp. after a 32- Tcookbook. We hope you will take Kari Cadrette Edick ’07 and Scott year career in manufacturing, and is now Jennifer Street Vescio ’01 is cur- Edick ’07 were married in April 2008 in the time to share your favorite reci- Ruth Farrell Ceretto ’94 employed on a part-time basis as a vehicle rently working at the Turning Stone Lee Center, N.Y. pes with us! Send as many recipes was married to Joseph Cer- driver for the Sisters of St. Francis in Resort & Casino. She has been married to as you like to AlumniRelations@ etto in April 2008. They are Syracuse, N.Y. Niles writes, “The husband Dan for three years. The couple Clancie McCormick ’07 is the expecting their first child. teachers at Cazenovia College cazenovia.edu or Cazenovia Col- just celebrated son Anthony’s first birth- marketing coordinator at Times Square exhibited much patience and lege, Alumni Relations Office, 22 day. Jennifer writes, “Miss everyone from Lighting in Stony Point, N.Y. Sullivan Street, Cazenovia, N.Y. Nicholas Barkley ’94 understanding. I would like 13035. Please include your class has been married to Cath- to thank them all for their year and phone number. Any ques- erine for five years. They tions, please contact Shari Whitak- have 2-year-old twin girls, Monica Moynihan Millar ’93 and family er at 315.655.7332 or sswhitaker@ Ava and Lily. The family currently lives in cazenovia.edu. We look forward Monica Moynihan Boston. Two-and-a-half years ago, Nik was to hearing from you. Millar ’93 writes, “I live in Manlius, N.Y., with my family. Bruce and I have been together for 12 years and our son, Bryce, is going into 6th grade. I have two step- children, Ryan and Chelci. I have worked at Kemper, a Unitrin Business, for the past 10 years as an administrative assistant.” Ahmed and Richard Beckstrand ’03 and family Colleen Mills Dailey ’93 writes, “I’d Sami Rizvi just like to wish a safe and timely return 22 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 23 Lily and Ava Barkley Berenice, Kiana Alexis Kristin D’Angelo Clark ’99 and Aaron Jones ’97 and family Left to right: Marlise Fornos Hammond, Gwenyth Caccamise REUNION 2008 Conners, Margay Davies Armstrong , Carol Safford Once again alumni were celebrated during Cazenovia Class of 1956 Norton College’s annual Reunion Weekend. This year’s event welcomed more than 175 alumni and guests back to campus. Thank You... Please mark your calendar now for next year’s Class of 1978 ...to ALL ALUMNI Reunion Weekend: June 12 - 14, 2009. who make a difference

Left to right: by supporting Diane Blakey Minutilli, Cazenovia College’s Juanita Ares Critz, Annual Fund. Class of Susan Tomaselli 1933 On behalf of the students who benefit from your generosity, Standing: Classes 1988 & 1991 Carol thank you for giving Satchwell, VP for back. Remember, Institutional Class of 1948 the size of the gift Advancement Seated: is not as important Lois Seated: Jacqueline Shields LaPenna and Joan Waltermier Christman Daily Left to right: as your Mausert ’33 Standing: Marge Kramer Burch, Joyce Gleason Matt Karoglanian ’88, MacCloy, Suzanne Agnew Elliott, Marion Lewis Merrill, Karl Schay ’88, participation! Bette Brown Carpenter and William Evans Victor Thogode ’91, Terry Vestal ’88

Class of 1958 50th Year Reunion

Annual Fund Left to right: David Carrier ’99 and President Mark Tierno Class of 1999

24 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 25 TRUSTEE HIGHLIGHTS

he 1824 Society was created by the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees to encourage leadership giving that helps to advance curriculum offer- T ings, diversify campus life and create partnerships between the College and the community. This highly successful initiative is invaluable to the College; the generosity of caring alumni and friends greatly enhances our students’ educa- Setting the Course tional experience. Gratitude from the entire College community is extended to the members of The 1824 Society for their leadership commitment to Cazenovia College. Gifts and pledges Twelve alumni currently serve on the College Board of Trustees received since the fiscal year began July 1, 2008 are indicated with an asterisk.*

Marilyn & Richard Alberding * Dorion S. Germany ’92 Pfizer Foundation Amos Foundation, Inc. The Gifford Foundation Margery A. Pinet Valerie Anders Gorman Foundation/Amanda Larson Joyce Robert Pratt ’52 * Anonymous Edward S. & Joan Green David W. C. Putnam * Roberta Lee August ’58 * The Howard L. Green Foundation, Inc. Leslie Sorg Ramsay ’69 Dacia L. Banks ’94 * Dr. & Mrs. John Robert Greene Catherine D’Onofrio Reeves ’69 * Nancy & Bob Berger Cynthia & Jeremy Guiles * The Dorothy & Marshall M. Reisman Foundation Susan & Ronald Berger Catherine McFarland Hamberger ’68 Dorothy W. Riester Kathleen E. Bice The Estate of Maxine Hammer ’50 * Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 * Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC Beverly Orton Harden ’49 James H. St. Clair, in memory of Virginia Peterson Bourke ’55 * Hershey Family Fund Jill Hebl St. Clair ’62 Brae Loch Inn/Valerie Frost Barr ’91 HOLT Architects, P.C. Norman H. & Betsy Rosenfield Samet James G. Brock, Jr. * Jean & Bob Hood Carol & Mike Satchwell Polly C. Brock * Tom & Robin Barber Jackson ’58 Bonnie & Dick Scolaro Jonna M. & Eric M. Brown ’97 Margot Cheney Jacoby ’70 M. Gerald & Barbara Sayford Sedam ’64 Albert J. & Rev. Karen V. Budney * Photo: John Seiter John Photo: Jephson Educational Trusts Loraine F. Sherman ’71 Front row (L-R) Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70, Susan Glaser Zipper ’58, Margot A. Burgheimer ’62 * Junior League of Syracuse - Block Party Sponsor * Anne T. Smith * Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66, Betsy Rosenfield Samet, Catherine D’Onofrio Reeves ’69; Cazenovia College Alumni Association Robert H. & Lynn Robins Jurick ’49 Richard L. Smith, Esq. * Back row (L-R) Paula Stec Fenger ’75, Dacia Banks ’94, Dorion S. Germany ’92, H.J. Refici ’96, Grace N. Chiang * KeyBank of Central New York * Eric M. Brown ’97, Roberta Lee August ’58; Not pictured: Michael D. Flannery ’86 Deborah Blount-Smith ’73 Richard G. and Margaret Clark Key Foundation Sweet-Woods Memorial Company CNA Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John H. Koerner * SYSCO Food Services iving back; committed to Every member of the board of directors the board may have a direct correlation Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Constable * Marilyn Adams Lewis ’47 Thomas R. Tartaglia/Dermody, Burke & the enhancement of the serves on several committees, depending to the College’s increasing stature in the Conti Enterprises, Inc. Barbara E. Lindberg Brown, CPAs, LLC * College and its students; on his or her knowledge of that commit- educational community. George & Dixie Getman Conway ’71 John & Linda Luques * The Tianaderrah Foundation “Gmaking a difference; proud of the direc- tee’s area of oversight. The expertise these Penni & Bob Croot M&T Bank * Dr. & Mrs. Mark J. Tierno tion in which their alma mater is mov- 12 alumni bring to the board includes All the members of the board of trustees Hallie Davison ’58 Madison County Tourism, Inc. Time Warner Cable * ing; ensuring that Cazenovia College law; business development; financial aid; share a commitment to higher education Art & Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 * The McCrimmon Family continues to be a very healthful, vital fundraising; banking, and to Cazenovia Col- Vedder Foundation c/o Bucknell University * institution” – these are just some of the finance, and invest- lege in particular, but Victor & Kathleen DiSerio * J.M. McDonald Foundation, Inc. Dr. Christopher C. Warren * comments of the alumni who currently ment; venture capital; alumni have a vested Harwant K. & Darshan S. Dosanjh Dr. Tim McLaughlin & Ms. Diane Cass * Martha & Jay W. Wason, Sr. serve on the Cazenovia College Board as well as several areas “If we, the interest in the Col- Mark H. Edwards Richard S. & Marion Lewis Merrill ’48 * Doris Eversfield Webster ’46 of Trustees. Representing five decades, of education and educa- lege’s success. “The Pamela Schmidt Ellis ’67 * James Z. Metalios * James G. Webster, III * these 12 graduates from the 1950s to tion administration. alumni, are value of a Cazenovia Entergy Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Morgan Arthur W. & Margaret Wentlandt the 1990s are now key members of the committed to the College degree in- ExxonMobil Foundation Morgan Stanley A. Gordon & Barbara C. Wheler institution’s governing body. President Tierno be- creases as the College Jane E. & William J. Fallon Dr. & Mrs. John S. Morris Bradford & Julie Wheler * lieves that the assistance enhancement positions itself as one Ronald M. & Nancy LeValley Farley ’69 National Grid Linda A. Witherill * According to President Mark J. Tierno, of alumni who are will- of the nation’s leading J. Christian & Paula Stec Fenger ’75 * NCAA * Dr. Howard D. & Susan Glaser Zipper ’58 * “It is important to have alumni serving ing to serve their alma of Cazenovia independent colleges,” Redwood Partners Ltd./Jennifer Sullivan Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68 * on the board of trustees. As former stu- mater is vital to the suc- said Tierno, “and Flannery ’85 & Michael D. Flannery ’86 * A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor dents they have a strong understanding cess of Cazenovia Col- College and alumni are well-suited Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Fournier * Foundation, Inc. * of the institution; as successful profes- lege, and he notes that to help set the course sionals they bring their own areas of the increasing number its students, for the future success Catherine A. Gale Lee & Nancy Nation Paton ’70 expertise to the functions of the board.” of alumni serving on of our College.” we can make a For more information about The 1824 Society, please contact Stephanie Macero at 315.655.7119, [email protected], or visit www.cazenovia.edu/1824society. 26 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 difference.” CazenoviaCazenovia CollegeCollege Magazine:Magazine: Fall/WinterFall/Winter 2008-092008-09 27 - Catherine D’Onofrio Reeves ’69 WILDCATS NEWS To stay current with Wildcat athletics news, go to www.cazenovia.edu/athletics

Spring Happenings Second Class Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame Baseball Team Wins NEAC Junior Chris Lamb The Cazenovia College Department of Athletics proudly inducted the (Ottawa, Ont./Trin- ity Catholic) broke Regular Season Championship members of the Class of 2008 into the Wildcats Hall of Fame at the second his own single-season annual Blue and Gold Dinner on Saturday, September 27, during the face-off percentage College’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. record with a .566 ust a few months after the men’s basketball team captured the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) (82-145) percentage regular season title, the Cazenovia College Wildcats baseball team found themselves sharing that same The in 2008, in a 2-10 distinction. A nearly unblemished record in the conference catapulted the Wildcats to the top of the league campaign for the making them the NEAC baseball regular season champs for the first time since 2004. Wildcats... J Marc Covey ’00 men’s lacrosse team. shattered the (left) and By compiling a 13-1 conference record in 2008, the Wildcats hosted the NEAC post-season tournament as the Terri Mancinelli No. 1 seed. The team shut out Keuka College in the tournament’s opening game, but faltered in their next two single-season Borer ’83 Freshman Nicole contests, and was knocked out of the double elimination tournament. Although falling short of their goal to win join Melissa Kimmel (Rome, N.Y./ the post-season tournament and earn the automatic qualification for the NCAA tournament, the Wildcats overall mark for “Missy” Starr ’04 RFA) had a team- record of 21-12 was one of the best in the history of the program. (not pictured) high 51 points on 34 stolen bases as the latest members of goals and 17 assists The team’s success did not rest on one aspect of the game, but rather a combination of all of its facets. The Wild- the Wildcats and also gathered a cats set new team single-season records with a .340 batting average and .424 with 108. Hall of Fame team-high 39 ground

on-base percentage and shattered the single-season mark for stolen bases with Westervelt Wayne Photo: balls in a 3-9 year for 108. Cazenovia also turned in a .935 team fielding percentage, the second high- the women’s lacrosse est since the program began. team. She also set Former student-athletes Marc Covey for the softball team, earning the team single-season records Team success often comes with individual success, and that was the case for the Wildcats in ’00, Terri Mancinelli ’83 and Melissa MVP award in each of her seasons with for points, assists and 2008. Five players received All-Conference honors along with three All-Region selections, one “Missy” Starr ’04 were all honored the Wildcats. Most of Terri’s contribu- ground balls. ECAC All-Star and one d3baseball.com All-American, giving this year’s squad the most indi- for their commitment and excellence as tions came from the mound where she vidual post-season honors of any team to date. Cazenovia College student-athletes. had a career record of 16-3, including a 7-0 record with a 1.13 ERA in 1982, Two four-person Covey attended Cazenovia from 1996- which landed her on the All-Region boats from the crew 2000 and was a member of the Wild- team. She co-captained the 1983 team team traveled to cats baseball program in its infancy, and led the Wildcats in batting average, Philadelphia, Pa., in Junior Chad Salls (Little Falls, N.Y./Herkimer CCC) put helping to lay the foundation for what hits, and RBIs along with a 1.31 ERA. early May to com- together a season on the diamond that will not soon be forgotten the program has become. Sitting at Cazenovia ranked fifth in the NJCAA pete in the Dad Vail Salls Stands Out at Cazenovia College. The Herkimer County Community fifth all-time in games played with 127, that year with a 14-3 record. Mancinelli Regatta, the largest College transfer was the team’s most productive offensive player, Covey appears in the top five in over was also the leading rebounder for the collegiate regatta in Junior shortstop receives leading the Wildcats in batting average (.522), hits (60), runs 20 statistical categories and is the career women’s basketball team for the 1982- the United States. (42), RBIs (40), homeruns (6), triples (4), slugging percent- leader in runs (137) doubles (43) and 83 season. All-American distinction age (.817) and total bases (94). His .522 average was second in total bases (282). He owns a .400 career NCAA Division III and his slugging percentage, on-base percent- batting average and has the second Starr is perhaps the most accomplished age (.556) and stolen bases per game were ranked in the top 15. most career hits, RBIs and homeruns in equestrian rider at Cazenovia since the The equestrian the history of the program. Covey also turn of the century. A hunt seat rider western riding His 27 stolen bases out of 28 attempts, were tied for the team shares the school record for most home from 2000-2004, Starr was the pro- team’s Perry Dicic- lead, and he registered at least one hit in 30-of-32 games in 2008, runs in a season with nine, and was the gram’s top rider throughout her career. cio (Wethersfield, including 27 straight at one point during the season. Salls broke team MVP in 2000 as well as an All- In 2002, Starr was part of the Cazenovia Conn.) placed Cazenovia single-season records for batting average, hits, total Eastern College Athletic Conference hunt seat team that qualified for Nation- sixth overall in the bases and stolen bases. Photo: Hal Henty Photo: (ECAC) selection. als and was the national champion in collegiate reining Chad Salls posted a .924 fielding individual open over fences. She was the championships at percentage in 2008 Salls was voted NEAC Honorable Mention, ABCA First Mancinelli was a student at Cazenovia high point (Cacchione) rider for zone the National Reining Team All-Region, d3baseball.com All-American Honorable Men- from 1981-1983, competing in both 2, region 2 in 2001, 2002 and 2004 and Horse Association tion and ECAC First Team All-Star. His selection as an softball and basketball when the institu- earned fourth place in the Cacchione (NRHA) Derby All-American Honorable Mention by d3baseball.com makes him tion was a junior college. She was a star Cup at the IHSA Nationals in 2001. in Oklahoma City, the first student-athlete at Cazenovia College to receive Okla., on June 28. All-American distinction. Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09 28 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2008-09Photos: Hal Henty29 WILDCATS NEWS The Richard H. Hawks Scholarship:

Eight from Baseball Established in am very honored to have Student-Athlete Witnesses memory of Richard, by and Softball “Ireceived this scholarship assistance, the Hawks family, this and grateful for such generosity. I Named All-NEAC scholarship is awarded 2008 Olympics First Hand hope to one day help others, as the to a student who Richard Hawks Scholarship has exemplifies the caring, helped me. After graduation I plan Women’s basketball player and sport management major Emilie Welch traveled to A total of eight players from the strength of spirit and to attend graduate school in fine arts Cazenovia baseball and softball devotion of Beijing over the summer as part of an internship. We recently sat down with Emilie and embark on my career as an art teams were named to All- Richard Hawks. and asked her to share her experiences with us. teacher, with hopes of eventually Conference teams in the North becoming a professor of art.” Q: What was the purpose of traveling to Beijing for the Eastern Athletic Conference - Hannah Tauroney, Summer Olympics? (NEAC) for 2008. Class of 2009 A: I was given this opportunity by Tiffin University to join a group of students from all over the country to travel to Beijing, China to study the cultural and event management aspects of the Olympic Games. I used this as one of my required internship Seb Fratto ’08 (Geneva, N.Y./ Seven members of the Hawks family have at- credits at Cazenovia College. Geneva) was selected to the tended Cazenovia College. In 1997, they All-NEAC Second Team after created this scholarship to honor the memory Q: Could you describe the trip to China? What was it like? batting .366 with 37 hits and of their father and grandfather, for his support A: The flight was very long; it was a 14-hour, non-stop flight 31 RBIs. Jake Daily ’08 (Black of their education at Cazenovia College. from Toronto to Beijing. I think that the trip there seemed to River, N.Y./Indian River) and go by somewhat fast because of all of the excitement. There were juniors Chad Salls (Little Falls, Front row: Olympic athletes from Cuba and Brazil sitting in my section of the plane, along with members of N.Y./Little Falls), Steve Sellin Sally Hawks the American Olympic Committee and family members of Olympians. After watching about four (Durhamville, N.Y./Oneida) and Braun ’68, or five movies and maybe getting a total of one hour of sleep, we made it. Adam Coglitore (N. Syracuse, Laurie N.Y./CNS) were all named Schneider Q: What activities did you do while in Beijing? Honorable Mention. Wright ’86; A: My group was fortunate enough to be given tickets by the American Olympic Committee for Back row: events such as beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, boxing, basketball and handball. I also could Sophomore Joanna Gilford Laura Hawks not go to China without climbing the Great Wall, along with seeing the Forbidden City, Temple (Taneytown, Md./Francis Scott

Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: Leinen ’73, of Heaven and the Panda Bears at the zoo. I found plenty of time to do some shopping at the Key) and freshman Maureen Richard traditional Chinese markets and malls. Brosan (Duanesberg, N.Y./ Hawks III (standing in for Michael “Bubba” Hawks), Duanesburg) were both selected Anne Hawks Schneider ’64, Mary Hawks Hawkins ’63, Q: What can you tell us about the people and culture of China? as All-NEAC Second Team Sherry Brahm Orlando ’88. A: I think that the Chinese culture is amazing; they live so differently than we do in the United members. Gilford recorded States. I didn’t really know what to expect in terms Cazenovia single-season records of the people accepting us in their country, but they with a .449 batting average and You can honor a loved one and also provide the were more than hospitable. The Chinese citizens were .679 slugging percentage, and opportunity for more students to experience the so friendly and excited to see Americans. Many came also led the team with 35 hits value of a Cazenovia College education. up and asked to take pictures with me and others in and 20 RBIs. Brosan registered That’s what “Building Futures” is all about. my group. It was unreal to see how much patriotism a team-high 11 doubles and hit and excitement was going on in Beijing during the .309 with 25 hits and 18 RBIs as Hannah Tauroney of Standish, Maine is a senior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree Olympics. I also noticed that the Chinese seemed to be a freshman. Junior Kaila Buffis program. She is the 2008 recipient of the very content with a simple lifestyle and many wanted (Pittsfield, Mass./ St. Joseph) Richard H. Hawks Scholarship award. to keep with the traditional Chinese culture. was named Honorable Mention Cazenovia College after leading the Wildcats with Building Futures Since 1824

Q: What was the most memorable experience or mo- four homeruns. Seiter John Photo: ment while in Beijing? A: It’s hard to pick out one memorable experience, but For more information about supporting our endowed scholarship program, I would have to say going with 18 complete strang- please contact Joan Brooks, director of development, at 315.655.7108 or e-mail [email protected]. ers halfway around the world and coming home with many great friendships.

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