20 | theLAKER the ’70s John D. Clark ’76 (Nursing) has retired after 29 years of running Clark Eye Care Center in Geneva. His future plans include traveling, spending quality time with his loved ones, and consulting. Candi Smith ’75 (Office Technologies) retired as a senior probation officer for Ontario County in 2010 and took classes in floral design. She became an accredited flower show judge in 2017. She and her husband, Professor Emeritus Frank Smith, have eight grandchildren. the ’80s Darren Hercyk ’81 (Mechanical Design and Drafting) is an assistant professor and director of the Humanitarian Action and Human Rights program at Liberty University. He also published a book called “The Last Mile in Ministry: Raising the Bar in Mercy Ministry High Enough to See the Image of God.” Gloria Dancause ’86 (Graphic Design) completed three English courses at FLCC and is an extra for locally produced films in the Finger Lakes and in southwest Florida. Gloria is involved in her community, serving with the Rotary Club, Elks, and American Legion in Canandaigua. She also volunteers for fundraising events at the Ontario County Historical Society, Ontario County Arts Council, and the Ontario/Yates Fund for Women and Girls. CLASS notes Dear Friends of the College, Happy spring! I hope you enjoy the stories in this edition of the Laker. We’ve worked hard to bring you engaging content that reflects the spirit and accomplishments of our vibrant community, including the personal milestones many of you shared in the Class Notes on the following pages. The energy that comes from longer days in spring has inspired a group of alumni to work with FLCC’s Advancement Office to revitalize our Alumni Association. This diverse committee has accepted the task of identifying and developing fresh new ways to help our alumni build connections, support our alma mater, and engage with friends from their days. As part of this effort, we are committed to creating meaningful opportunities – both virtual and in-person – for alumni to gather, connect and celebrate throughout the year. Please check out the upcoming events on page 25. In July, we will host a wine tasting in Geneva for alumni to connect with friends. Then on Sept. 26, we will honor a new group of deserving alumni at our Alumni Association and Foundation Awards. Information on these and other College events can be found at event.flcc.edu or on the FLCC Facebook page. Submitting an Alumni Update Form by scanning the QR code is the ideal way to stay in touch, no matter where life takes you! One event I am particularly passionate about is Laker Day of Giving. The first day in May will be defined by the collective generosity of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of FLCC as they come together to support scholarships, academic programs, and campus initiatives. There’s room in this effort for everyone! No matter the size, every contribution to Laker Day of Giving will help shape the future of our College and the lives of its students. On behalf of FLCC and its more than 30,000 alumni, I invite you to submit an Alumni Update Form and join us for these exciting events. Your continued involvement helps us remain strong, relevant and valuable in our communities and in the lives of our past, present and future students. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to seeing you soon! Warm regards, Ethan S. Fogg ’00
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