I’ve always felt that the high quality education offered here is essential,whether it terminates in an associate degree or whether it forms the basis for further study. — Nancy Bauder ’73 Linda Farchione Hawks closed the event as she accepted the FLCC Foundation Award for her leadership of ompson Health and her extensive community service, including time on the boards for the FLCC Foundation and United Way of Ontario County. “I would like to start by congratulating those of you who have received an award. I think it demonstrates what wonderful individuals you are and your talent shines through,” she began. “But it also speaks to the school. FLCC is so impressive. I believe that it shows the creativity of programs, the dedication of the faculty as well as the talent and ability of the recipients.” President Robert Nye, left, presents Don Culeton with the FLCC Benefactor Award after introducing him as “a generous philanthropist, a trusted board member, and an advocate for education across Ontario County and the greater Rochester area.” Linda Farchione Hawks, seated at left, celebrates with supporters after receiving the FLCC Foundation Award. During her remarks, Linda noted, “One of my sisters asked me, ‘How do you do everything that you do?’ I told her, ‘I have a lot of help from my friends and my family. Without them, I would not be able to do this.’” Ethan Fogg ’00, emcee for the awards ceremony, presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to Nancy Bauder ’73. In his introduction, Ethan said her former English students consider her a mentor who encouraged their academic and personal growth. She is also known for her half-century of tireless support for the Geneva Public Library.
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