Alumni News Fall 07F.P65 - Morrisville State College

Newton Paul returns to his dorm room after 13 years!
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Alumni Board Greetings
Newton Paul ‘94 - Member
Greetings Morrisville Alumni, Staff, Students,
Family, and Friends. My name is Newton Paul, Class of
1994 and recently inducted Morrisville State College Alumni
Board Member. It has been eleven years since I have visited
Morrisville State College and I have much to share.
Just a brief history of myself…I graduated in 1994
and moved on to SUNY Oswego, where I obtained both a
Bachelors and Masters Degree. I was blessed to have the
opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company and gain
valuable experience and a decent salary. I co-founded a
consulting company, Paul Brothers Enterprises,
Incorporated. On a regular basis, I have traveled to SUNY
Oswego and was active with many alumni, committees,
and students. In 2005, I endowed the “Paul Family
Scholarship Fund” in honor of my family. I was happy with
SUNY Oswego and all the experiences I had in the past.
One day, I realized that I was forgetting
something, I was forgetting home (SUNY Morrisville). I
went online and looked up SUNY Morrisville. It seemed
that some changes occurred, which sparked curiosity.
I reached out to James A. Hastie (Vice President
of Institutional Advancement & Development) on March
28, 2006, inquiring about an alumni reunion surrounding
diverse backgrounds. His response was, “It is my desire
as well to encourage more diversity on the alumni board
and at our events. I welcome your suggestions, and
wonder, have you ever thought about joining the alumni
board?” I then reached out to Larry Hitchcock and inquired
about the board. It has been over a year since we
corresponded. I finally made it to Morrisville on May 18,
2007 and inducted onto the board. I met many accomplished
alumni and staff. After a positive meeting, we ate at Copper
Turret (which is owned by MSC). This restaurant was an
excellent experience! The staff was best in class! Food
could compete with many restaurants in the New York City
area! We also had the pleasure of dining with the President
of MSC, Dr. Raymond Cross. He has been instrumental in
leading the changes at MSC and the Morrisville community.
After dinner, we met as a board to take a photo.
After parting words, I spoke to Mr. Hastie about
walking the campus and reflecting on past times. Mr. Hastie
asked me, “What hall did you live in?” I shared, “West
Hall.” He immediately made a call to gain access to the
building. As we walked to the top floor, so many memories
ran through my mind. I noticed that the floor was converted
to a 24 hour Quiet Floor (far from that back in ‘92-‘94).
Then it hit me like a ton of bricks, as I stood at the doorway
of room 415, the emotions welled up. My mind flashed
back to when my parents and brother dropped me off. The
words and tears exchanged with the uncertainties of life. I
“Caching” in on MSC’s Treasures
William Snyder, Environmental Sciences Department Chair
Over the past few years, numerous alumni have taken advantage
of a high-tech treasure hunting opportunity on the MSC campus. Hidden
on the campus and grounds are three Geocaching caches.
Geocaching is an international, internet-based treasure hunting
game which uses global position system (GPS) to allow hunters to navigate
their way to the hidden caches. By visiting the Geocaching website
(http://www.geocaching.com/) treasure hunters can determine which hidden
caches are in their area, read a description and hints for the cache, and then
download the waypoint coordinates. By loading the waypoints into a
handheld GPS unit, the hunter can navigate to the cache. Although some
caches contain small prizes, most geocachers are interested in signing the
cache’s logbook and then logging their find on the website.
When I became interested in Geocaching several years ago, my
first find was a geocache hidden on the MSC campus (“Arnold Fisher”,
geocache #GCM2R3). I quickly discovered that geoaching could be a great
way to teach students the features and capabilities of a GPS unit, as well as
land navigation and orienteering skills. Personally, I enjoy Geocaching
because it takes me to many points of natural and historical interest which
I would otherwise not have visited.
Since that time I have hidden two more geocaches on campus.
“Riparian 1” (#GCNJK9) starts by the Aquaculture Center and takes cache
hunters along our nature trails. “MSC Hidden Treasures Multi-Micro”
(#GCP2KD) is right one the main campus, but is a three-stage puzzle cache,
which highlights some of our often-overlooked campus “treasures.”
Although our alumni should never need a reason to visit us, try
bringing a GPS unit when you 1 come for Mustang Weekend!
MSC Alumni Board with President Cross and
Alumni Director Eaves
recalled meeting, Fred Rush, Pete Mulligan, Jaime
Cronkwright, Steven Jones, Christina Jones, and so many
good people over the years.
I returned the following day for graduation, which
Mr. Hastie put in a last minute request to have me sit up
front and looking out at the graduates of 2007. It was a
thing of beauty. Students accomplishing what may have
seemed like the impossible. Family members there
supporting and cheering on. Professors being
acknowledged for their contribution. It was very
harmonious and I could visualize it this very moment. All
I could think was, “I was one of them years ago.”
Before departing back to Rockland County, NY, I
had the chance to see the state of the art automotive
building and the many beautiful changes on the campus. I
met some of the helpful staff and administration.
In summary, I encourage you to make it back to
Morrisville State College to see the changes, moreover, to
become part of that change. I will be working collaboratively
with the Morrisville State College Alumni Board to increase
alumni involvement. Please feel free to reach out to me via
email at newtonpaul3@yahoo.com for any suggestions
and/or comments
Avery and Owen Snyder
logging a geocache

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On Saturday, July 21, 2007, the Journalism emeriti, faculty, alumni and students hosted approximately 150 alumni at the 40th reunion of the Journalism Program here
at Morrisville. It was an incredibly emotional event as Jerry Leone, Neil Bandlow, past and present faculty, alumni, and our current Journalism students shared
powerful and heart-felt memories and visions of the program. To all Journalism Majors: Journalism Alumni are looking for stories for a book about the 40 years of
the program. Please contact Jim Johnson at jjohnson@optonline.net or at Jimmy Johnson, P.O. Box 768, Huntington, NY 11743 for details on submissions.
Alumnus Starts Own Business & Places First Spec Home For Sale
Franci Rosinski ‘86, Public Relations Associate
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The sign gracing the front yard of the newly
constructed ranch on Skyhigh Road in Lafayette is more
than an indicator the home is for sale—it’s a sign that it is
never too late to do what you want in life. John “Jack”
Leva knows that firsthand. Leva built the house through
his new business, Leva Homes, a dream he envisioned
more than 20 years ago and set on a back burner while
working corporate jobs. But when the Lafayette resident
lost his job at Carrier Corporation in Syracuse due to
company downsizing, he decided to make a new
investment in life—to go to college—at age 50. Leva
enrolled at Morrisville State College, earning an associate
degree in residential construction. Shortly after he
graduated in May 2006, he started his own business in
Lafayette.
The house on Skyhigh Road is a colossal
contemporary-style ranch he constructed mostly himself,
painting every wall of the 2,400-square-foot structure in
warm hues and finishing it off in intricate details down to
the molding, lighting and trim. The four-bedroom, two and
one-half bath, cedar-sided home is situated on a 5.1
country-acre lot a short distance from downtown Syracuse
and minutes from the New York State Thruway. Featuring
nine-foot ceilings throughout and a 30 foot-by-10-foot
concrete front porch with a pine ceiling and elegant
columns, the house also boasts a toffee-stained kitchen
with granite countertops, dovetail drawers, eight feet of
pantry cupboards and oak floors. Sitting amid a horizon
of sky, the house, capsulated between trees and
picturesque views, is a feat driven with hard work and determination. “I always wanted to do this—to go out on my own and start my own business, but I needed that
extra push,” Leva said. “Morrisville gave me the courage and confidence to do all of this.”
Leva already had a hand in building houses part-time while he worked full-time at Carrier Corporation, but didn’t know much about the business end
of the trade.
At MSC, he learned about business management practices, business law, accounting and public speaking—things that helped him start up his own business.
And he learned about plumbing and carpentry, completing hands-on projects that further enhanced his learning. Greater lessons came in the form of gaining confidence
in his work and the classroom too. Leva, who described himself as a student who once struggled through high school, excelled academically at Morrisville State
College, earning a spot on the Dean’s List and receiving a Mohawk Valley Home Builders Association Scholarship. “Jack’s study and work ethics were outstanding,”
Bruce Revette, assistant professor of residential construction, said. “Jack not only gave real value to our program, but taught me several things along the way. He was
not here to simply secure a degree, but to get an education.” “We teach our students to do quality work,” Wayne Hausknecht, assistant professor of wood products
technology, said. “When I look at the mechanicals and the fit and finish of Jack’s house, I am very impressed.”
Leva worked more than 10-hour days, six days a week completing the home, doing most of the work himself with the exception of some contracted work. His
wife, Laurella, helped design the house and embellished the interior with modern fixtures and lighting. His father, who turned 84 this year, also had a hand in some
of the work. Leva, who’s been busy showing his new home to prospective buyers, enjoys being an entrepreneur. “It’s hard work, but I like being my own boss,” he said.
“I like the flexibility which allows me to put my daughter on the school bus every morning.” As soon as he sells this house, Leva has more big plans. He is going to build
another one. To schedule an appointment or to view the home on Skyhigh Road, call 315-696-8015.

Four New Bachelors Degrees to be Offered
Jessica DeCerce, Director of Public Relations
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Morrisville State College continues to expand its bachelor degree offerings, receiving
approval from the New York State Education Department to offer four new degrees in
Agricultural Business Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management,
Human Performance and Health Promotion, and Nursing. The addition of these degrees
brings the college’s total to 17.
“These bachelor degrees represent the college’s continuing commitment to
expanding our options for students, preparing them for the demands of new jobs and
technologies,” James VanRiper, interim provost/vice president for academic affairs, said.
“Each gives students options beyond the skills they’ve learned in associate degree
programs.”
Agricultural Business Development
This bachelor of business administration degree builds on the college’s historical
strengths in agriculture, integrating a business and entrepreneurial focus. Students will take
classes in agricultural finance and economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, farm
management, agri-tourism and e-commerce, providing a comprehensive knowledge base.
The college’s real-world learning labs, including the dairy incubator/Agri-Business Center,
Nelson Farms, Dairy Complex, Equine Complex and Aquaculture Complex, will supply
on-campus opportunities. An off-campus, semester-long internship will add a capstone
experience.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
As the number of small businesses continues to grow, entrepreneurs are in need of
specialized education and experience to provide them the tools they will need to succeed.
This upper-level degree fits on top of almost any associate degree, completing the final
two years of a bachelor degree. Field experience is a large part of this degree. Students
complete a semester-long practicum in their senior year, putting what they’ve learned in
the classroom to the test in the real world.
Horticulture Business Management
The bachelor of technology degree in horticulture business management will build
on the college’s strong associate degrees in horticulture and landscape architectural studies.
Integrating both business and science aspects of the industry, it will provide graduates with
the necessary technical and business training to own or manage a commercial horticulture
business operation.
Human Performance and Health Promotion (HP/HP)
HP/HP is Morrisville State College’s first bachelor of science degree. Students in
the program will learn to effectively design and imple-ment scientifically-based exercise
programs. Through specialized classes, experience in the on-campus Wellness Center,
and outside internships, students will gain skills, knowl-edge, experience and enthusiasm
necessary for success in fitness positions in wellness facilities, general fitness facilities and
gyms.
Nursing
Morrisville State College has had a successful associate degree program in nursing
since 1969. In recent years, enrollment in the program has grown tremendously. As a
response to industry need, a bachelor of science in nursing was developed to allow students
to further their careers.
This upper-level degree is for students who have completed the first two years of
their degree in becoming Registered Professional Nurses (RN) either at Morrisville State
College or at another college or university.
So far, reaction to the degrees has been positive, both on- and off-campus.
“One of the advantages of these new degree programs is that not only are they
attractive to prospective students looking at us for the first time, but they also provide
opportunity for our current students to continue their education at Morrisville and for alumni
who have graduated with an associate degree to come back for a bachelor degree,” Thomas
VerDow, Director of Admissions, said.
For more information about the college’s new bachelor degrees, visit
www.morrisville.edu/academics or contact the Admission Office at 800-258-0111 or
admissions@morrisville.edu
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Thanks to Doug and Susan Cotton, MSC recently had a
very special visit. The Cottons had an antique clock in need of
repair and everyone they spoke to in the Southern Tier of NY said
there was only one man they should trust to do the job right Romanta
“Woody” Woodford ’39 – the first student to register for MSC’s
Horology Program seventy years ago (the study of time, or clockmaking).
Because of Woody, the clock donated by the Class of
1943 is once again running on time – thank you Woody!!!
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
9/8 Centennial Gala
9/15 Finger Lakes-Sampson
Reunion
9/25 All-SUNY DC Alumni
Reception
10/12-13 Mustang Weekend
12/6 Norwich Campus
Holiday Social
12/27 Great Skate

CLASS OF 1942
W. John Smith (Horticulture) would like
to notify his classmates that their 65th
reunion is this year. “Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Be so advised that Mustang Weekend is
October 12-13, 2007, and we are 65
years young. So save the date and show
up with your young smiling faces.”
CLASS OF 1952
Malcolm Adsit (Electrical Technology)
and his wife Anna observed their 50th
wedding anniversary on June 1, 2007.
CLASS OF 1955
Joseph Ange (Automotive Technology)
retired from Xerox in 1998.
CLASS OF 1959
George Sullivan (Food Technology)
recently retired from the U.S. Department
of Commerce Seafood Inspection
Program after 41 years of service.
CLASS OF 1962
Johanne “Joan Mieczkowski” Macner
(Food Administration) was blessed with
two wonderful daughters and their
families - Camille (Doug) and their
children Olivia, Ben; and Deborah
(Christopher) and their children Sydney
and Owen. Best wishes to her classmates
of 1962! She misses the Alumni Board
and the meetings.
CLASS OF 1965
Glen E. Lannon (Automotive
Technology) passed away on October
15, 2006, from colon cancer. Glen always
spoke of Morrisville with pride, and he
had many good memories of his time at
Morrisville ~ Sincerely Christine Lannon.
CLASS OF 1966
Charles L. Koster (Agricultural
Business) says “Hello, I’m still alive”.
CLASS OF 1967
Linda Stevens (Secretarial Science) is
the child care provider for three of her
grandchildren, can you say “The
Waltons?”
James R. Conway (Electrical
Technology) and his wife, Nancy, have
3 grown children and 5 grandchildren.
James is finally going to retire in 2008,
although he has been saying this for the
past 10 years.
CLASS OF 1968
John Hammer (Automotive
Technology) graduated from Wagner
College in June of 1975 not Wayne College
(correction from the Spring 2007 issue).
Lawrence D. Grabman (Agriculture -
Dairy Manufacturing) is self employed
as a consultant in the dairy industry.
CLASS OF 1969
William “Bill” Eden (Food Service
Administration) would like to hear from
former classmates. His email address is
billdenco@aol.com (correction form the
Spring 2007 issue).
CLASS OF 1970
Tony Felicia (Medical Technology) is
currently president of 826 Associates,
LLC; a business development and strategic
planning consulting firm. He retired from
his first career in the pharmaceutical
industry after 33 years.
Robert J. Freeman (Engineering
Science) works for Rescue Mission
Alliance as a food service supervisor. He
would like to hear from classmates at
bsalfreeman@aol.com.
CLASS OF 1971
Diann Higgins (Food Science - Health
Technology) is still working in cardiology
office. She and Ray are grandparents to
six (3 girls & 3 boys). She wants to see
other classmates from 1971!
CLASS OF 1972
Jeffrey David Michel (Electrical
Technology) passed away on May 6, 2007,
after loosing his battle with lung cancer
for six months. Jeff was born on May 15,
1952 in Syracuse, New York to Edward
James and Marian Frances (Maxwell)
Michel. He was a 1970 graduate of West
Genesee Central High School in Camillus,
New York, and a 1972 graduate of The
State University of New York at Morrisville,
with an Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Electrical Technology. In 1976
he graduated from Parks College of St.
Louis University with a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Aeronautical
Administration. Jeff worked as an
electrician with his father in Syracuse and
during college for Adams Electric
Corporation in St. Louis. His work in the
aviation field began in November 1976, as
a station agent with Air Illinois. In
September of 1977, he worked as a
Customer Service Agent for Ozark Airlines
in Waterloo and then in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and onto Madison, WI. In October
of 1986 Trans World Airlines acquired
Ozark and Jeff continued until August 1,
1990, when TWA service was terminated
to the Dane County Regional Airport. In
October 1990, Jeff worked as an
electrician (his second occupation) with
Portz Electric in DeForest, Wisconsin. On
December 2, 1991, he accepted a position
as Customer Service Agent for Federal
Express, advancing to Courier in June
1992. In June 1993, he moved to night
shift Ramp Agent, which put him back
working directly with the aircraft
operations associated with Federal
Express. Aircrafts were his love. Jeff
married Janice Klimes Stone in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, on May 10, 1986. He met
Janice through a computer dating service
in 1985. Jeff has been a regular attender
of High Point Church since 1986 and was
involved in Barnabas Team and Marriage
Enrichment Ministries. He enjoyed helping
many friends with their remodeling
projects and is known to cook a fantastic
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steak. He also enjoyed planning family
vacations. Jeff is survived by his wife,
Janice of Waunakee; his daughter, Hollee
Stone (Thomas) McInnis of Neenah, WI;
one granddaughter, Berkley McInnis; and
his half-sister, Nancy Mason of
Kissimmee, Florida. He was preceded in
death by his parents and his half-brother,
Edward Daniel.
William “Bill” Hull (Data Processing)
says “35 years have passed since
graduation and it seems like yesterday.”
He is looking to connect with anybody
from the September 1970 to May 1972
timeframe, friends or foe J especially those
in the Business Department. Bill can be
reached at william.hull@ge.com.
CLASS OF 1973
Steve S. Edmonds (Food Service) is
working for Sysco Foods as a sales
representative.
CLASS OF 1978
Diane Tashman (Food Science - Health
Technology) remarried in April 2007 to
Michael Maggio and is working at the Beth
Israel Medical Center in Manhattan.
CLASS OF 1979
Rose (Oliver) Derkay (Administrative
Secretarial Science) has become editor
and co-owner of Family Times
Publishing, Inc in Ocala, FL. Family
Times Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine.
Family Times also publish a Summer
Activity Guide and a Fit Kidz Magazine.
Rose would like to hear from classmates
at editor.familytimesocala@earthlink.net.
CLASS OF 1983
Lorraine (Racha) Faulds (Journalism
Technology) recently accepted the first
place Communications Award from the
International Association of Workforce
Professionals (IAWP) at the groups
International Conference held in Boise,
Idaho in June 2007. Faulds is the editor of
and frequent writer for Palmetto Works, a
chapter newsletter for the all-volunteer
association in South Carolina. Her
newsletter and accompanying
communications program (website,
intranet site, e-mail communications,
mainstream media, and printed promotional
items) earned a first place ranking in
competition with chapters from across the
country. This is the tenth year in a row
that her program has been ranked number
one. Faulds works at the South Carolina
Employment Security Commission as a
training and development director in the
Promotions and Publications Department.
She will continue her work with IAWP as
the chapter communications chair and will
also be responsible for the education
program for the association on the national
level. IAWP is a world-wide professional
educational association of over 12,000
members. Its mission is to enhance the
education of members and promote
legislation that affects workforce
development. There are almost 400
members in South Carolina mostly
working in workforce centers and onestops.
CLASS OF 1984
Steven Witkowski (Electronics) has
moved with his wife and two daughters,
Kate (6) and Nina (3) to a new (old) home
in Attica, NY. It’s a small 67-acre farm with
plenty of room. He is currently a senior
market manager for Moog Inc., Space and
Defense Group.
CLASS OF 1985
Doug Brenner (Individual Studies) lives
in Oneonta with his son and was recently
promoted to Sgt. with the city of Oneonta
Police Department.
CLASS OF 1986
Keith Callaghan (Journalism) and his
wife, Christa, recently relocated to Punta
Gorda, FL. He works as a donor relations
manager for the Nature Conservancy.
CLASS OF 1987
Thomas Jacobsen (Medical Laboratory
Technology) is currently manger of US
Regulatory affairs at Teva Neuroscience in
Horsham, PA. Prior to Teva, Tom was a
principal clinical submission scientist for
GlaxoSmithKline and a senior research
scientist at Bayer. In addition to his industry
experience, Tom has held academic
appointments at Temple, Drexel, and the
University of Pennsylvania. Tom is a
graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and
Temple University School of Pharmacy. He
completed his post-doctoral training at
Temple University’s Schools of Medicine
and Pharmacy in infectious diseases and
pulmonary/critical care medicine. Tom has
numerous publications in the area of
pharmacy and his first textbook will be
published this summer. Tom lives in
Warrington, PA, with his wife, Rebecca,
and 3 children: Ryan, Matthew, and Lauren.
CLASS OF 1988
John Smillie Hall (Individual Studies) was
recently promoted by Kalido as their vice
president of field operations for the
Americas. Hall, a highly respected executive
in the data management industry, will be
responsible for all aspects of field
operations, including pre-sales, sales,
professional services, training and business
development for the Americas region. Hall
brings more than 20 years of experience in
data quality and data integration field,
working with global 2000 companies to
transform corporate data into actionable
business information. Hall most recently
served as executive director of sales for
IBM Information Integration (formerly
Ascential), where he led sales efforts for
the Canadian region in addition to leading
efforts across the Information Management
group to improve sales effectiveness.
Previously, Hall was responsible for sales
in the eastern region, including Canada and
the Caribbean, taking top honors for five
consecutive years. Prior to Ascential, Hall
was vice president of sales for Vality, which
was acquired by Ascential. Hall was
instrumental in growing the company to
becoming the leading provider of data
quality software as recognized by industry
analysts. In addition, Hall has held positions
at Must Software and PSDI in Cambridge,
MA. Hall received his BS in Computer
Science from Northeastern University.

CLASS OF 1989
Donald H. Sheldon CFPIM, CIRM
(Individual Studies) Morrisville State/
Norwich Campus faculty member,
recently announced the publication of his
new book, “World Class Sales and
Operations Planning: A guide to successful
implementation and robust execution.”
The book is co-published by J. Ross
Publishing and APICS. Sheldon is an
adjunct professor of business at the
Norwich Campus and a Morrisville State
alumnus. He is currently president of DH
Sheldon and Associates, LLC consulting.
Prior to forming his own company,
Sheldon held high level positions with
Raymond Corp., Buker, and NCR where
he was VP for Global Quality and Six
Sigma Services. Sheldon is an author of
numerous other books and article on
production, sales, and inventory planning.
Sheldon holds an M.A. in Business and
Government Policy Studies from Empire
State College and resides in Oxford, NY.
John Fitzpatrick (Business Administration)
was recently promoted to Lieutenant with
the New York Police Department.
Jim McLaughlin (Forestry) is married
with two children, a boy and a girl. He
has been working with the Department of
Transportation since 1993.
Elizabeth Benson (Secretarial Science)
recently contracted with World Financial
Group, Inc. (WFG) as an independent
associate to help meet the financial needs
of consumers in the greater Atlanta, GA
area. Elizabeth’s focus will include
introducing consumers to the opportunities
that exist at WFG, expanding its local
clientele and increasing its base of financial
professionals. She will be supported by,
and have access to, a dedicated team of
experienced field leaders and industry
professionals committed exclusively to her
success. As part of WFG’s Business
Format System, Elizabeth will complete
her initial training, formal financial services
training as well as her insurance licensing
and securities registration. She currently
resides in Decatur, GA, with her 6 yearold
daughter, Taelor.
Pamela Reese Finch (Journalism) has
been named executive director of the
Employer Alliance for Affordable Health
Care, the largest, single-issue grassroots,
business coalition in New York State. She
lives with her family in Oneida, serves as
spokesperson for the organization,
develops and implements programs and
objectives to enhance and support public
relations, marketing, membership and
fundraising objectives. She has served as
public relations coordinator and member
liaison for the Albany-based coalition since
2001 and joined the Board of Directors in
September 2005. The Employer Alliance
for Affordable Health Care represents
nearly 3,500 small businesses and sole
proprietors committed to quality,
affordable health care through the
elimination of state health insurance
mandates. For more information visit
www.employeralliance.com.
CLASS OF 1992
Kevin Lake (Journalism) says “Come see
what being away from campus has been
like. The last 15 years have brought lots
of changes cosmetically to the campus
and the programs, and the services keep
getting better and better. Join us for
Mustang Weekend October 12-13,
2007!”
Bernadette Klein (Accounting) would
like to hear from classmates at
klei9634@blue.unco.edu.
Patrick Ells (Standardbred
Management) is single and would like
to hear from classmates at
timberdoog@yahoo.com.
Michael A. McCagg (Journalism) is
living in Hudson, NY, with his wife,
Alicia, and twin seven-year-olds Connor
and Kayleigh. After working 9 years in
journalism as a reporter and managing
editor, he went into Public Relations. He
recently won two Awards of Excellence
from the National School Public Relations
Association. He continues to look back
fondly at his days at Morrisville and the
great times he had with ADM and The
Friars and would love to hear from his
old friends. Email him at
mikmccagg@aol.com.
CLASS OF 1993
Anina C. (Olsen) Sibeto (Liberal Arts)
recently accepted a position at Newark
Manor as an occupational therapist, and
she continues to instruct at a Dimensions
in DANCE at night. She would like to
hear from Carl, if you read this, please.
CLASS OF 1994
Lisa M. Jones (Journalism) After 12
years together, she married on 1/12/07.
They have a son who is 10. “Just 1 more
thing I did backwards.”
CLASS OF 1995
Jason Schoellig (Natural Resources) and
Marina Begunoff (Natural Resources
2000) wish to announce the birth of their
son, Gunner Mason Schoellig, born on
April 19, 2006. Gunner happily celebrated
his first birthday with a large gathering
of both family and friends. Jason is a
forester for the Department of
Environmental Conservation while
Marina is employed as a police officer.
The family makes their home in
Edmeston, NY.
CLASS OF 1997
Christine Marietti (Information Processing/
Travel & Tourism) would like to hear from
classmates at firewoman241@hotmail.com.
Janet L. (Moyer) Gerhardt (Equine
Science & Management) and her
husband, Jason, will have been married
for 10 wonderful years this December
13, 2007. They have a full house with
their four children: Brianna (6), Jason (4
1/2), Cassandra (16 1/2) and Christopher
(13). Throw in thier Siberian Husky and
Black Lab and the picture’s complete!
She would love to hear from her former
classmates at moville97@yahoo.com.
CLASS OF 1998
Adam P. Tiede (Natural Resources
Conservation) currently lives in Niagara
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Fall, NY, with his fiancée, Jessica, and
works as a ranger supervisor at the Niagara
Falls State Park.
Sabrina Holcomb (Individual Studies)
would like to hear from her classmates at
slholcomb77@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 2000
Amber
(Talarico)
Wood
(Equine
Science &
Mangement)
married on
July 31, 2004, to Jay B. Wood. They
have three children: Kaylee (10), Destiny
(5) and Shelby (3).
CLASS OF 2003
Becky Peterson (Resort & Recreation
Service Management) currently is serving
as confidential secretary to the
Commissioner of Human Services in
Seneca County.
CLASS OF 2004
Ryan L. Salvagni (Journalism) will be
getting married on August 28, 2008, to
Thomas C. Hawley.
CLASS OF 2005
Kathy A. (Webb) Nazer (Nursing) is
married to alum, Lance Nazer ’94. They
have two daughters: ages 3 and 1.
CLASS OF 2006
Brandon C. Rivera (Business
Administration) is currently a student at
SUNY Albany and would like to hear
from former classmates at
brandon6930@hotmail.com.
In Memoriam
A. Elizabeth Chase ‘42
Thomas V. Ciarrocchi ‘47
Charles E. Clift ‘47
Dominick Valpacchio ‘48
Cecelia “Annie Monick” Hoover ‘49
Lillian F. Fitzpatrick ‘50
Warren Seibel ‘50
Richard W. Strong ‘51
Stanley Robbins ‘56
Robert W. Dean ‘57
Llewellyn Bright ‘58
Glen E. Lannon ‘65
Peter James DiGiacomo ‘65
Joan Margaret Hodom ‘65
John Thomas O’Neill ‘66
Daniel Wier ‘68
Daniel B. Hagerty ‘70
Jeffrey Michel ‘72
George J. Haughney ‘72
Ned J. Bohr ‘73
Joseph D. Gorsky ‘73
Cherrie Johnson ‘73
Gerard J. Gallagher ‘77
Steven C. Magistro ‘80
Kenneth Dean Chilton ‘81
Terence P. Callan ‘89
William Howard Kellum ‘04
What’s new with you?
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Send this form to: Alumni/Development, Morrisville State College, P.O.
Box 901, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408; fax to: 315-684-6379; or
e-mail alumni@morrisville.edu.

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Centennial Celebration
RAYMOND W. CROSS. PH.D., PRESIDENT OF MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE
Those of us who are of a certain age can tell you that time really does fly—decades seem
to go by in the blink of an eye. The upcoming academic year, my tenth as president of the college,
is a milestone year—the college’s centennial. We have many exciting events planned to mark this
special occasion as we celebrate the college’s history, its legacy and its future.
We will kick-off a year-long celebration with a Centennial Gala in the newly renovated
Seneca Dining Center Saturday, Sept. 8. There will be great food, jazz music and a Monte Carlo
gaming area.
The college community is working together to put together a great event. Students in the
college’s gaming and casino management program will host the game tables. Furniture and
decorations have been donated or made by several departments on campus.
Our alumni are also providing leadership. Michael Waters, class of 1962, took the lead
and became a title sponsor of the Centennial Gala. His support, along with many other local
businesses, will enable us to put on a great event.
Coincidentally, Mike’s cousin is Tom Hogle, who is has been an Associate Professor of
Social Science at the college since 1999. Those of you who have had Professor Hogle for class
know what an interesting guy he is; I bet their table at the Gala will be a fun one!
I would like to invite you all to join us for a great night in celebration of the college’s
centennial. After all, it only happens once in a lifetime.
Editor’s note: For more information about the Centennial Gala or to order tickets, contact
the Office of Public Relations at 315-684-6041.
Honoring a Morrisville Milestone: 100 Years of Service
James Hastie, VP Institutional Advancement & Development
With 23 nieces and nephews, 5 older sisters, and 2 older brothers, there is at least one birthday and/or anniversary each week in the Hastie
household. And, just as all of you are likely inundated with constant solicitations from more than 1.8 million* registered charitable organizations in the United
States including religious congregations or any other universities you may have attended; it seems about every four or five days my Mother is asking me what
I sent my niece, nephew, brother or sister for their birthday, or anniversary; or whether or not I remembered to make a contribution to the St. James Haiti
Fund… One of my sisters even called the other day to let me know her daughter lost another tooth, as though I might even sponsor the Tooth Fairy’s next
visit…
The truth is, the Haiti Fund received a fairly significant check from me two years ago and I still feel as though I have played a small albeit meaningful
part in bringing a fresh-water well to an impoverished community. And, while I do not always remember to buy a present for every birthday in my family,
or every anniversary, I never miss the milestone events like the sweet sixteen celebrations, major anniversaries and events, or holidays, etc.
Having said all of this, it is with all humility and gratitude that I write you on behalf of your Alma Mater’s Centennial Committee. Thanks to over 120
alumni, as well as the Burt Hundredmark Legacy Fund Committee, Michael Waters ’62, The Sheila Johnson Foundation, and many of our corporate
partners; one look at the adjoining graphic and you will see that together, we have very nearly reached our $100,000 Centennial Campaign Goal. Thank
you!
The Centennial Gala will kick things off on September 8, 2007 and this very special year-long centennial celebration will culminate with the
dedication of the Centennial Fountain, internment of the Centennial Time-Capsule, and unveiling of the Centennial donor wall at Mustang Weekend 2008.
The real heart of this project is the Centennial Fountain. Our architecture and landscape design students have enthusiastically worked on the design and
truly believe the planned location, in the center of the academic quad, will be an attractive location for social activity. Like the Arnold and Arlene Fisher
Mustang Statue, we also believe the fountain will be a beautiful place to reflect on the rich traditions that
are Morrisville, and a symbol of this institution’s limitless future in the areas of agriculture, technology,
alternative energy, and so much more.
Whether you are able to make a $5.00 donation to the Centennial Campaign, Phonathon, or
any of approximately 200 MCF scholarships or awards honoring a beloved faculty member or student,
please remember, your generous participation on any level is having a measurable impact on the quality
of education offered to our students. Thank you again, very much, for including the Morrisville College
Foundation in your charitable giving. For more information on how you can help, please contact me
any time at hastieja@morrisville.edu or 1-800-IMA-GRAD. Thank you.
* There was a 28% increase in the number of U.S. nonprofits from 2004 to 2005 to 1.8 million
according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics. Since 1964, the Average American
Household continues to earmark between 1.6% and 2.6% of their disposable income to charity
according to Giving USA.
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Mustang Soccer
We are attempting to collect former Men’s
Soccer athletes to campus for Homecoming
2007. The Mustangs play Oneonta at 4 pm
on October 12 and New Paltz on October
13 at 1 pm. There has been a core (’75-’78)
group that has returned yearly and we have
a great time.
Please email Frank Malpigli at
fmalpigli@malsalinsuance.com or Coach
Lemery at lemery39@localnet.com.

Celebrate Homecoming 2007
On Friday, October 12 and Saturday,
October 13 join fellow alumni, family
and friends of Morrisville State
College as we continue our year long
celebration in observance of Morrisville
State College’s 100th birthday!
Mustang Weekend offers plenty of
opportunities to renew old friendships,
relive fond memories and reconnect with your alma mater. A wide variety of
event – from the pep rally & bonfire to the trade show and athletic competitions
to the different luncheons and the Madison Hall 5K Run/Walk – allow you and
your guests to share in the traditions and history that make Morrisville such a
special place.
Again this year, with generous funding and support from the Alumni Development
Office, Admissions Office, Athletic Department, Campus Activities Board,
Campus Community Committee, Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation, the
President’s Office and the Village of Morrisville, we are able to host the majority
of Mustang Weekend programs with minimal cost to alumni.
Mustang Weekend Registration Form
Name _____________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
City _______________________ State ___________Zip ___________
Major ______________________________________Class Year ______
E-mail address ______________________________________________
Nickname (for nametag) _______________________________________
Daytime phone ( ) ________ Home phone ( ) _____________
Spouse/partner name (include maiden name & class year if Morrisville alum)
_________________________________________________________
Is spouse/partner attending Mustang Weekend? Yes_____ No_____
Number of Children attending and Names ________________________
_________________________________________________________
Number of Guest(s) attending and Names ________________________
_________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed ($15 per person). $ ______
Please make checks payable to the Morrisville College Foundation.
Please Complete & return
this form with payment by
October 5, 2007
Mustang Weekend
Alumni/Development
101 Bailey Hall
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY 13408
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Honored
Reunion Classes
Every Mustang Weekend,
MSC honors those classes
celebrating milestone reunions
– this year, those ending in the
years with a 2 or 7. Alumni/
Development Office is asking
members of honored reunion
classes to participate in
activities that will make this
milestone reunion extra special.
If you would like us to reach
out to your fellow classmates
for Mustang Weekend, please
call the Alumni/
Development
office at 1-800-
IMA-GRAD.
Non-Stop Action for
Sports Enthusiasts
Friday, October 12
Mustang Weekend Fishing Derby, 1:00 p.m.
$3.00/person, NYS fishing license not
required
Mens Mustang Soccer VS SUNY Oneonta,
4:00pm
Saturday, October 13
Madison Hall 5K Run/Fitness Walk,
9 a.m. Return “Official Entry Form” with
registration fee
Mens Mustang Soccer vs. SUNY New Paltz
12:00 p.m.
Alumni Lacrosse Game, 10:00 a.m. Contact
5k ENTRY FORM
Please complete a separate
from for each entrant.
Madison Hall Association is
proud to host its 13th Annual
5K Run/Walk to support the
ongoing restoration of
Madison Hall.
Make checks payable to
Madison Hall Association,
Inc
Detach & return with signed
check to: Stephanie Rhodes,
4335 Davis Corners Rd,
Morrisville, NY 13408.
MSC Athletics at (315) 684-6072 for
details
Mustang Field Hockey VS SUNY Geneseo
1pm
Mustang Football Game vs. Salsbury
University at 1 p.m. Admission covered
by registration fee
Alumni Hockey Game 4pm
Alumni Softball Game 4pm
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________
STATUS
__ MSC Student ($5)
__ Under 18 years ($5)
__ Alumni Pre-Registration ($5)
__ Pre-Registration ($10)
AGE GROUP
__ under 18
__ 18-29
__ 30-39
__ 40-49
__ 50-59
__ 60 and over
Signature in full:
GENDER
__ Female
__ Male
T-SHIRT SIZE
__ M
__ L
__ XL
In consideration of your accepting this entry,
I, the undersigned, intending to be legally
bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors
and administrators, waive and release any
and all rights and claims I may have against
the Madison Hall Association, Inc.,
Morrisville State College, Madison
County, Village of Morrisville, Town of
Eaton, and all participating sponsors, their
representatives, successors, and assigns for any
injuries suffered by me in said event. I attest
and verify that I am physically fit and have
trained sufficiently for the competition of
this race.
_____________________________________ Date ________
Signature of parent or guardian (if under 18):
_____________________________________ Date ________

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Waters ‘62 Rides Into Title Sponsorship of Centennial Gala
Mike Waters, Graduate of 1962
I began MATI (Morrisville Agriculture & Technical Institute) after graduating from Jamesville-DeWitt HS with a much less
than stellar academic record. I also was not flush with money and was paying my own way. At the time, SUNY schools
were tuition free. At my pre-admission interview, Mr. Wilcox, department chair, told me they would give me a chance. I
succeeded and had a great time.
To help financially, I worked part-time in the cafeteria as a cashier and was an RA in the old Helyar Hall my second year. I
was the first president of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter and also involved with student government and ski club. At the time,
we had a rope tow on a hill on North Street that was powered off the rear wheel of an automobile.
My first experience on a motorcycle occurred during my time at MATI. Jim Schuyler, Business ’62, had a 1950 Harley-
Davidson and gave me a ride one day. Jim and I are still friends and he still rides motorcycles.
My first cousin, Tom Hogle, now teaches at Morrisville. He, like me, is an Oswego grad and a vet. He served in Vietnam.
Mike Waters
Editor’s Note: The Centennial Gala kicks off the year-long Centennial Celebration. We cannot thank Mike and our other sponsors enough for
their support! Happy 100th birthday Morrisville!
MUSTANG WEEKEND 2007
Special Events for Alumni, Current and Prospective Students, and the General Public
Friday, October 12
1-5 p.m. Fishing Derby Sponsored by Fish and Wildlife Society (Helyar Pond $3/person, NYS Fishing
License not required)
2-5 p.m. Information/Registration for Alumni & Families (STUAC lobby)
3-7 p.m. “Picture Yourself-Morrisville Postcards” Sponsored by Campus Activities Board (STUAC lobby)
4 p.m. Men’s Mustang Soccer vs. SUNY Oneonta
4:45-7 p.m. Family Dinner (Seneca Dining Hall $7.50 per person)
7-10 p.m. Pep Rally (Admin. Quad) Bonfire (behind Rec. Center)
9 p.m. Live Entertainment at the Copper Turret
9 -11 p.m. Beach Party (STUAC Pool)
9- ??? “Rock the Night”; 3v3 Basketball, Music, Food, Fun!!! Sponsored by the Student Government
Organization (Tennis Court, rain location Hamilton Hall)
Saturday, October 13
9 a.m. Madison Hall 5k Run/Walk ($5 alumni & students, $10 pre-register)
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Student/Faculty Trade Show (STUAC Gym)
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Information/Registration for Alumni & Families (STUAC lobby)
9 a.m.-11 a.m. Alumni Social (Mustang Alley)
10 a.m. Alumni Lacrosse Game
10 a.m-2 p.m. Horticulture Open House
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Massages given by students, Sponsored by Health Technologies (In front of Seneca Dining Hall)
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Family Brunch (Seneca Dining Hall $5.50 per person)
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Campus Store Open
11 a.m. Alumni Class Photos (Administrative Quad w/ Mustang Statue)
12-2 p.m. Alumni Luncheon (Copper Turret)
12-4 p.m. Automotive Cruise-In Sponsored by the Automotive Club (Automotive Technology Building)
12-2 p.m. Alumni picnic at the Soccer Game
1 p.m. Men’s Mustang Soccer vs. SUNY New Paltz
1 p.m. Mustang Field Hockey vs. SUNY Geneseo
12-2 p.m. Alumni picnic at the Football Game
1 p.m. Mustang Football vs. Salisbury University (football field)
12:30-3:30 p.m. Concessions, Hosted by Children’s Center
3-7:00 p.m. Campus Carnival Sponsored by the Student Government Organization (Academic Quad)
3:30-5:00 p.m. The Inaugural John F. Humphrey Scholarship Presentation by ADM (Theater)
4 p.m. Second Annual SNFM Alumni Softball Game (contact Lisa Rusch 684-6145)
4 p.m. Alumni Hockey Game
5-7:00 p.m. Community/Campus Picnic (Academic Quad)
6-6:15 p.m. Morrisville State College Choir Performance (Academic Quad)
6:15 p.m. Family Entertainer, John Rossbach (Theater)
7-8 p.m. Ice Cream Social (Administrative Quad)
8:00 p.m. Fireworks Sponsored by Alumni & Campus Activities Board (over Drake Football Field)
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Casino Night Sponsored by Casino Management Organization & Campus Activities Board (Brooks Hall)
* Limited dorm housing will be available on campus $25 per person/per night in Oneida Hall.
** For local hotel/motel/BB accommodations go to www.madisontourism.com