Commnity Report u - SUNY Canton

FoundationFamiliesHonoredThe 35 th Anniversary Celebration of the SUNY CantonFoundation honored four families who have been instrumentalin creating its success.“We cannot thank these four families and all of our donorsenough for their continuing involvement in our college,” Dr.Kennedy said. “They have ensured success for many studentsand their donations will continue to be realized forgenerations to come.”The Bagley Family of Madrid received the Model AlumniAward. The late Leon E. Bagley ’48 began a tradition of donatingto the college along with his sister-in-law Alice Westaway Bagley.Their efforts have been continued by his wife, Rachael, son Timothy’85, and grandson Alexander ’05. Tim is pictured with Taniaand Scott Sterling ’86, his college roommate.The Coakley Family of Canton received the CommunityLeadership Award. Carol and Ronald Spadaccini,William and Carol Coakley, and Thomas and NellieCoakley are well known for their civic pride, involvementin the community, and willingness to assist others.The Fay Family of Canton received the Community EducationConnection Award. The Fays have provided more than 100years of combined educational service in the North Country: AccountingProfessor Dan and Professor Emerita Linda Fay; Deanof the School of Business and Public Service Emeritus Ed Fayand his wife Patricia; Professor Emeritus Maurice and Sheila FayHarrington, both of whom taught in the School of Business; andDirector of Counseling Emeritus Harry and Peggy Fay Podgurski,a retired Edwards-Knox teacher.PresidentEmeritusDr. andMrs. Earl W.MacArthurof Naples, Fla.,and Morristown,received theImpact Awardfor their years ofextraordinary service and dedication. The Foundation wascreated through their vision and foresight. Dr. MacArthurserved as College President from 1972 to 1992. He andMrs. MacArthur remain actively involved with the Foundationand the college.www.canton.edu 2008 SUNY Canton Magazine 7