Margaret Lorenzetti ’82, assistant director of development, who retired in August, handled logistics for the commencement ceremony. Gina Lee ’13, coordinator of the viticulture and wine technology program, headed up decorating and hosted wine tastings before and a er the event. Commencement followed ceremonies honoring the nursing and paramedic graduates. Jacob Hartman ’21, ’22, assistant professor of nursing, pinned the class of 2025. Lisa McAnn ’93, professor of nursing, read graduates’ names, and Joselyn Busch ’09, assistant professor, gave the invocation and benediction. Maverick Greek-Rouse ’06, ’17 was emcee for the paramedic event. He is the director of the programs he graduated from, having completed the paramedic certi cate in 2006 and the full degree in 2017. 10 | THELAKER campus happenings Terrance “Dom” Dominguez-Hover ’24 Maverick Greek-Rouse ’06, ’17 Alumni play key roles in year-end celebrations Rochester City Court Judge LaToya Lee ’03 gave the keynote address at the 57th commencement in May, capping a day of celebrations in which alumni played key roles. LaToya, a paralegal graduate, recommended patience and perseverance to the newest FLCC alumni. “Trust me, whatever your next step is, it’s okay if it doesn’t look exactly how you imagined. I worked in call centers for several years with a bachelor’s and an associate degree, and again even a er I nished law school,” she said. “I spent years in jobs that didn’t align with my ultimate career goals, but I can honestly say they were some of the most formative and character-building experiences of my life. Each job, each failure, each challenge added a piece to the puzzle of who I am today.” Terrance “Dom” Dominguez-Hover ’24 also gave remarks at commencement. Dom had graduated the previous year. He served as Student Corporation president in 2024-25 while pursuing a second degree. LaToya Lee ’03 Jacob Hartman ’21, ’22 PHOTOS BY KRIS DREESSEN
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