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2016/2017
ALUMNINEWSRaider Trader Opens 1
Alum Artist: Tyler Schrader 2
Study Abroad 2
Faculty Focus: Paul Giudilli 3
Alum Features: Kendra Griffin and Joe Smith 4
Rosa Clemente 5
March for Science 5
Rad Tech Celebration 5
Distinguished Alums 5
Coach Fabiano 6
Athletic Awards 6
9/11 Events 7
Perrella Garden 7
Make a Donation 8
Starlett Blackwood, Sales Associate; Heather Lyng, Store Manager; Dave Klein, Follett Higher Education Group VP; Drew Franczak, Follett Higher Education Group Regional Manager of Sales & Operations; and,
Sandy Schwed, Assistant Store Manager (front)
Raider Trader College Store Opens!
This Spring, FM held a grand opening for its new Raider Trader College Store. The store (operated by Follett Higher Education Group) officially opened in January 2017, just in time for students returning
from winter break.
The store was once located in the basement of the Student Union in a crowded, small space. This new location allows for more merchandising which now includes not only text books, notepads, and school supplies, but also health and beauty products, food, FM-branded clothing and backpacks, and electronics as well as name brands such as Apple, E.L.F. Cosmetics, FitBit, and Kate Spade. ▲
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Alumni News2016/2017
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Seeing the World…Ireland 2017…Belize 2018
Local Alumni Artist Tyler Schrader
As part of the International Business: Study Abroad course, Accounting and Business Instructor Mark Swain, along with
EF Tours, took a group of students, alums, and community members to Ireland this past Spring Break.
The group visited Dublin and Belfast where they saw landmarks Trinity College (displaying the Book of Kells), St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Guinness Factory, The Brazen Head (the oldest pub in Ireland), Causey Farm, and Giants Causeway. Students also met with the head of innovation at the Bank of Ireland and the Marketing Director at LOGOGRAB, an entrepreneurial startup that helps companies improve brand detection and mobile engagement.
As the travelers left the Emerald Isle they felt fortunate to have had such great experiences; they made new friends and networks to build their future careers in International Business.
Next year’s trip to Belize (March 2018) is now being planned. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity offered by the Biz Hub, contact Mark Swain at [email protected] or Joel Chapin, Art Professor, at [email protected]. ▲
Tyler Schrader, a native of Johnstown, displayed some of his large scale charcoal drawings in his
exhibit, Equal Matter, at FM’s Perrella Gallery.
Tyler is a senior at SUNY Purchase pursuing a B.F.A. in Fine Arts. He is a 2014 alumni of FM’s Fine Arts program where he first began working on large-scale paintings and drawings. Tyler said the exhibit explored the forces of energy found in nature from recordings of his daily interactions with his surrounding environment. ▲
Upper— The FM Group outside Trinity CollegeCenter— Tour guide Dermot shows the group
traditional Irish dancing at Causey FarmLower— Some of the brave travelers crossed the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge during extremely high winds
Left to right— FM alum Ben Chapin,Fine Arts Professor and Gallery Director Joel Chapin, Tyler Schrader, FM alum and Schrader’s mother Kaye Schrader, FM alum Lucas Chapin, FM alum Hikari Morakowa, FM alum Linda Wasson Chapin, and Ian Chapin at Schrader’s exhibit
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TheTOWER FACULTY FOCUS • Paul Giudilli
Paul Giudilli grew up in Yorkville, New York, with two older sisters, one
older brother, and two younger sisters. He attended Whitesboro Central Schools and went on to Mohawk Valley Community College to earn an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. He continued at SUNY Oswego to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Public Justice. During his educational years, Paul played football and was captain of lacrosse.
In 1977, Paul moved to Houston, Texas, where he was employed by the University of Texas Police Department as a Patrol Officer and later a Criminal Investigator.
After two years, he applied and was accepted into the Houston Police Department. During his tenure, he was assigned to several different commands, including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer and Field Performance Evaluator while assigned to the Beechnut Substation.
In 1984, Paul was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Park Place Substation. There he was an Administrative Sergeant. One year later he transferred to the Westside Command Station and served as Patrol Sergeant.
A short time later, Paul transferred to the Auto Theft Division where he served as an Investigative Sergeant. He was selected to serve in the Interjurisdictional Task Force and while in this capacity, earned a Chief’s Commendation and Unit Citation for his work in several undercover sting operations. At this time, he also started to teach. He taught basic Auto Theft Investigation classes at the Houston Police Academy, Harris County Sheriffs Academy and University of Houston Police Academy as well as advanced Motorcycle Theft Investigation classes at the regional Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigators.
While employed by the Houston Police Department, Paul received a scholarship
from the 100 Club of Houston. He completed a Masters of Science program and 30 graduate hours in Psychology while attending Sam Houston State University.
In 2000, after 20 years of service, Paul retired from the Houston Police Department and began teaching Criminal Justice classes at FM. In addition, Paul runs the FM Security Institute, which instructs students in Security Guard Training; the first step necessary for applicants to receive their New York State Security Guard License.
In 2012, Paul became Perth Town Justice. He is certified as a General Topics Instructor by the Division of Criminal Justice Services and teaches Auto Theft in a New York State sponsored Investigative Update School and is also certified as an Instructor Evaluator.
When Paul first came to FM, the Criminal Justice program had about 70 students enrolled and graduated 3 to 5 students. Paul reconfigured the offerings of Criminal Justice and grew the program to 140 and graduated 15 to 20 students.
It became evident, based on the increased number of students and higher graduation numbers, that a second instructor was needed. When asked about the best thing that’s happened to him while teaching at FM, Paul says it was hiring colleague (Assistant Professor) John Armstrong. “The program has continued to grow in a new direction,” says Paul. “It needed someone with experience in Corrections and John has an extensive background with real world experience. Today, the program graduates close to 40 students.”
Paul’s favorite part of teaching is the interaction with the students. His motto is: No syllabus survives the semester. “Everything changes,” says Paul. “You have to be fluid in the field of criminal justice. You never know what will happen. In this field, other people determine the outcome of your day.”
Something you may not know about Paul is that for the past 25 years he
has had a side business—Perth Ornamental Iron—which is not limited to welding gates. “I like to tinker in my spare time,” he says. “If someone asks me to build something that I’ve never built before, I usually take the challenge. There really is no idea that I won’t take a shot at creating.”
Today, a resident of Amsterdam, NY, Paul also has a vacation home in Sylvan Beach. He plans on retiring from FM in three years.
“I’d like to think I live my life in 20 year increments,” says Paul. “From the ages of 5 to 25 I went to school. I gained a solid New York State education. From the ages of 25 to 45 I had my first career with the Houston Police Department. From the age of 45 through when I reach 65 I will have completed my second career as a college professor. Looking to my 85th year, I’m not sure where I will be or what I will be doing, but I definitely plan on staying busy for those 20 years.” ▲
“You have to be fluid in the field of criminal justice. You never know what will happen. In this field, other people determine the outcome of your day.”,
Paul at 27 and in his office at FM, proudly displaying his badges.
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Kendra Griffin received a wonderful surprise thanks to the publicity of her
Chancellor’s Award announcement—a job offer. According to Kendra, when Ramon Rodriguez, CEO of Home Helpers of Hagaman, read about her accomplishment, he immediately sought her for a job.
“I was told that Mr. Rodriguez was calling
various offices at the College trying to find out how to reach me. He finally got a hold of Audrey Egelston, Trio Learning Services Coordinator, who put him in touch with me,” said Kendra. “Apparently, he was impressed just by reading about me in the local papers and offered me a job as an Executive Administrative Assistant. I start immediately after graduation; I was honored that he searched for me the way he did and I look forward to a new beginning.”For fifteen years, Kendra worked as a hairdresser but when a motorcycle accident caused a broken arm, she felt she had to look elsewhere to make a living.“I was in an accident and my husband was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I was scared. I needed to look toward a new career. I had dropped out of high school at an early age so I knew an education would be part of my path to something new.” In June, 2015, Kendra earned her General Education Diploma and was encouraged to enroll at FM that fall semester.“I was terrified to go to college. It had been years since I was in a classroom. But once I made my first step onto campus, everything
started coming together. There is support from everyone at FM.”Kendra enrolled in the A.A.S. Business: Accounting program where she found guidance from her professors. She says that each played a role in her successful education—from helping write a résumé to practicing for an interview to negotiating skills.“Because of FM, I am doubling my salary. I am so thankful,” says Kendra. “I’m not someone who makes plans because I’ve learned things change in an instant. I am grateful that my changes led me to FM and to the start of a brand new career.”While at FM, Kendra was on the Dean’s List each semester, served as President of the Biz Hub (Business Club), and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Wall Street Club. She also became certified for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which offers free tax help to people who fall within a certain criteria. She was also instrumental in securing a tour of the Federal Reserve Gold Vault in New York City for the Wall Street Club. Kendra graduated May 19, 2017. ▲
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Joe Smith grew up in Amsterdam; one of eight siblings. Joe is the only one to
graduate from college. At the age of 47,
Joe lost his job and realized that without an education, he would not be able to find the kind of work he needed. He looked to the New York State Workforce and his family for support and resources to earn both his High School Equivalency Diploma and a college degree from FM. He spent days and nights attending classes to earn his HSE while finding time for classes at FM where he enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program.
“There were many people at FM who provided me with resources along the way to help me succeed. I utilized the Writing Lab and Math Lab quite a bit; the tutors made a big difference with my studies. At HFM Adult Literacy, Laurie Bargstedt and Gail Collins were very patient and understanding as they helped me succeed with my HSE education,” said Joe.
All of Joe’s hard work paid off. He is now working for Saratoga Restaurant Equipment and Sales where he performs service and installations of various restaurant appliances
including freezers and refrigeration.
His advice to those who think college may not be for them is this: “Do not give up on your goals and certainly do not quit or drop out of school. I was discouraged initially, especially after my first algebra class. I was miserable and confused but I stuck to it and kept trying!
I learned a valuable lesson—put my mind to it and push forward. And, seek help.
The tutors are very patient and will help you understand things that may not have made sense in class. I was afraid to ask for help; I was too proud and thought that I could do it myself. Now, I get to graduate from college and have my HSE since I stuck with it and worked hard. You can do it if you put your mind to it!”
Joe lives in Gloversville with his wife, also a graduate of FM. He enjoys bowling, history, NASCAR, Sci-Fi, cooking, and Saratoga. Joe graduated from FM this May. ▲
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Kendra Griffin and her husband Kurt in front of the Liberty Bell during the Wall Street Club’s
trip to Philadelphia
Joe, prior to this year’s graduation ceremony
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TheTOWER Rosa Clemente Visits FM
The Tenth Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner honored Dr. Emily
Etzkorn ’82–’86 who opened her own primary care medical center; Ambrose C. Schaffer ’03, Research and Development Manager for Functional Coatings at Coventya Inc.; and, William T. Winsman, Sr. ’87, Lead Partner of the Winsman, Hellert, Fleischmann Group at Key Bank.
Keynote Speaker for the event was John Sumpter, Assistant Director to HFM Prevention’s Creative Connections Program and a 2016 FM graduate. ▲
This Spring, the Barto Lecture Series, in conjunction with Student Activities Board,
hosted guest speaker Rosa Clemente. Rosa is an American community organizer, independent journalist, hip-hop activist, and the 2008 Green Party Vice Presidential candidate. She spoke on grassroots movements and what it is like to organize under a Trump administration.
The William M. Barto Memorial Speaker Series is named for a popular FM Professor of History and Psychology who died in a tragic accident in August 2000 at the age of 37. The lecture series honors Dr. Barto because he initiated the practice of inviting significant guest lecturers to speak at FM.
This series is part of FM’s commitment to provide opportunities for cultural, intellectual and athletic enrichment for students and the community. ▲
L to R—Barto Lecture Series Committee members prior to Clemente’s talk :Susan MacLeod (Assistant Professor of Biology), Lena Andersson (Assistant Professor of English), Clemente, and Elizabeth Press (Instructor of Media Communications)
L to R—William T. Winsman, Sr.;Dr. Emily Etzkorn; and Ambrose C. Schaffer
L to R—John Sumpter with Dr. Swanger
Rad Tech Celebrates 10 Years! This Spring, FM held its first Radiologic Technology White Coat Ceremony. The event provided recognition of the Radiologic Technology program’s success having graduated 10 classes of clinically trained and ARRT board certified Radiologic Technologists (2006–2016). In addition, it served as a lesson and reminder for program graduates, current RT students, and those in attendance of the core values held by someone choosing a career in medical imaging.
March for Science In honor of Earth Day, hundreds of people marched in support of science including several faculty and students from FM. The Albany march was one of many taking place across the country to celebrate science and show support for the scientific community.
FM’s Special 25th Anniversary
Golf TournamentWednesday, May 23, 2018
Fox Run Golf ClubJohnstown, NY
SAVE THE DATE!
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TheTOWER Student AthletesFM student athletes recognized at Awards Banquet
Dr. Gerald J. Fabiano, a former FM Professor/Chairman of the Social Sciences
Division and Men’s Basketball Coach, was inducted into the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 21. Dr. Fabiano coached at FM for 20 years, from 1964 until 1983, posting a record of 269–145.
During his time coaching, Dr. Fabiano’s teams won 12 conference championships; a Region III championship with his 1979–80 team (21–3); and 15 or more games in 12 of his 20 seasons as a coach. “Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a tribute to the players. This is a very special honor,” said Dr. Fabiano. ▲
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• Female Athlete of the Year Miranda Nethaway–Basketball, Softball & Volleyball
• Male Athlete of the Year Kerome Grant–Men’s Basketball
• Region III Coach of the Year & Conference Coach of the Year Volleyball Coach Rachael Salvione
• Mountain Valley Conference Coach of the Year Soccer Coach Cory Leggiero
• Female and Male Academic Athletes of the Year Volleyball’s Jenna Putnam and Soccer’s Wolfgang Reinke
Individual Player Awards:• Men’s Soccer— MVPs: Aiden VanLoan and
Austin Heroth• Volleyball— Coach’s Award: Emily and Brittany
Orminski
— MVPs: Jenna Putnam and Miranda Nethaway
• Cross Country— Coach’s Awards: Renee Bellinger and
Jon Knack• Women’s Basketball— Coach’s Awards: Rylie Smith, Karizma
Fleurimond and Shantel Acevedo• Men’s Basketball— MVPs: Kerome Grant and Dante
Morgan—Most Improved: Saquan Goland• Men’s Bowling— MVP: Damian Sullivan—Most Improved: Charlie Cusano— Mountain Valley Conference High
Single Game: Charlie Cusano, 279• Women’s Bowling— MVP: Kendra Sweet— Most Improved: Sydney Palmatier— Coach’s Award: Shirley Glynn
• Softball— Coach’s Awards: Julie Hampton,
Megan Patterson and Gabrielle Smith• Golf— Coach’s Award: Cameron DeRocker
Conference and Regional Awards— Jenna Putnam: Volleyball–
1st Team All-Region and 1st Team All-Conference and Conference Player of the Year
— Miranda Nethaway: Volleyball– 2nd Team All-Region and 1st Team All-Conference
— Joseph Perez: Soccer–Mountain Valley All-Conference Goalie of the Year
— Kerome Grant: Men’s Basketball– 3rd Team All-Region and 2nd Team All-Conference
— Dante Morgan: Men’s Basketball– 3rd Team All-Region and 3rd Team All-Conference
— Rylie Smith: Women’s Basketball– 3rd Team All-Conference
— Ryan McNamara: Baseball– Mountain Valley All-Conference Team and All-Region 2nd Team
— Richard Umholtz: Baseball– Mountain Valley All-Conference Team
Raiders 3.0 Club (GPA above a 3.0)• Soccer David Vandenabeele, Matthew
Smrtic, John Capovani, and Aiden VanLoan
• Volleyball Brittany Orminski and Emily Orminski
• Cross Country Shawntel Rivera• Bowling Sydney Palmatier• Women’s Basketball Julie Hampton
and Mariama Jaw• Men’s Basketball Dylan O’Connor and
Nick Taylor• Baseball Ryan Cullam, Kyle Agresta,
Coby Caraballo, Ryan McNamara, Cory
Dr. Gerald J. Fabiano
All Conference Recipients Kerome Grant, Rylie Smith, Miranda Nethaway, Joe Perez, Dante Morgan and Athletic Director Kevin Jones
FM’s student-athletes celebrated a successful academic and athletic year. At their end of the year Awards Banquet,
each coach had the opportunity to acknowledge the Raiders for their many accomplishments
on the playing field and in the classroom.
Left—Athletic Director Kevin Jones, Female Athlete of the Year Miranda Nethaway and Male Athlete of the Year Kerome Grant
Head Soccer Coach Cory Leggiero and Soccer MVP Aiden VanLoan
Men’s Bowling MVP Damian Sullivan and Head Coach Tom Rathbun
Raiders 3.5 Club (GPA above a 3.5)• Soccer Cameron Monks, Wolfgang Reinke and Austin Heroth• Volleyball Miranda Nethaway, Gabrielle Smith, Jenna Putnam and Megan Ryder• Cross Country Renee Bellinger• Bowling Charlie Cusano• Women’s Basketball Miranda Nethaway• Baseball Richard Umholtz• Softball Gabrielle Smith and Miranda Nethaway
Moore, and Justin Putnam• Softball Julie Hampton, Braelin Aldi,
and Charlene Moreir
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FM’s Veterans Club and campus community hosted the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall during the weekend
of September 9–11, 2016. The Wall, a 3/5 scale model of the Vietnam Memorial on permanent display in Washington, D.C., stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. The Opening Ceremony took place on Friday, September 9.
Later that evening, the College’s Perrella Gallery hosted an Art Show Opening: Through a Laborer’s Eyes, 9/11 (World Trade Center Exhibition). It showcased photographs taken by FM alumnus Louis Pabon (class of 2015). Lou worked construction in New York City and after the events of 9/11 was placed on the clean-up crew. Through his personal experience of viewing the aftermath and his love of the arts, Lou’s mission was to secure a piece and bring it to FM to be displayed. Lou shared his photos and his personal experiences during the aftermath of 9/11.
On Saturday, September 10, a Re-dedication Ceremony of the FM Vietnam Veterans Memorial was held in memory of the 37 local men killed in action in Vietnam.
On Sunday, September 11, FM hosted a World Trade Center Artifact (9/11) Dedication Ceremony. In December 2015, a piece of history was delivered to the College’s campus—a 33-foot tall section of the television antenna that stood at the top of the north tower of the World Trade Center. ▲
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In the fall of 2016, FM opened the Perrella Garden to the campus and community. It is
home to sculptures created by artists Lawrence Faust, Paul Kant, Caroline Ramersdorfer, and John Van Alstine. In the center is the Friello Fountain. Along the garden’s path are benches to sit and enjoy the tranquility and peace that this beautiful garden provides. The Perrella Garden was made possible through gifts from generous donors to the FM Foundation. ▲
Left—Kay Friello (center) with her family in front of the Friello Fountain
Right—Entrance to the Perrella Garden
Lou Pabon speaks to visitors at the Perrella Gallery
Local service men and women surrounded the World Trade Center artifact at FM
Veteran Dan Towne (left) and Veteran Gary Thompson (right) at the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Re-dedication
Dr. Gus Kappler speaks to the crowd at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Re-dedication
Opening Ceremony of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
FM Board of TrusteesEdmund Jasewicz–Chair
Jennifer Gardella–Vice Chair
William Easterly
Taiyebeh Ghazi-Moghadam
Lee Hollenbeck
Jim Landrio
Geoffrey Peck
Ryan B. Weitz
Sandra Littlejohn–Student Trustee
Paula Weaver–Administrative Assistant
FM Foundation Board of DirectorsDel B. Salmon, Esq.–Chair
Eben Miller–Vice Chair
Ashley Delaney–Secretary
John Lesniewski–Treasurer
Pierre Alric
John Blackmon
Helen Buanno–Alumni Representative
Cynthia Close
Mary Fox-Frasier
Taiyebeh Ghazi-Moghadam–
Trustee Representative
Hon. Richard Giardino
Christopher Grumbling–Student Representative
Laurence Kelly
Sandra Maceyka
Diana Marshall
Dr. Jerry Ryan
Jack Scott
William Winsman
Laurence K. Zuckerman, CPA, MST–
Faculty Representative
Dr. Dustin Swanger–College President
Lesley Lanzi–Executive Director/
Chief Advancement Officer
Diane C. Boslet–Administrative Assistant
Honorary Board MembersHugh Carville
Brian Hanaburgh
Sharon Marie Perrella
Arlene M. Sitterly
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