28 | THELAKER the 70s Gary Baxter ’78 (Criminal Justice) retired as the Ontario County treasurer earlier this year. He served as the treasurer for over 17 years and was honored for his service at the Ontario County Board of Supervisors meeting in March. the 80s Cheryl Ten Eyck ’82 (Liberal Arts), manager of instructional technology services at FLCC, became a rst-time grandparent to a baby boy, Mason Ten Eyck, in December 2022. the 90s Je Lysyczyn ’92 (Liberal Arts/Music Recording) accepted a position as the executive director for the Rutherford Arts Alliance, a nonpro t organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Tennessee. Over the past 25 years, Je has honed his expertise in the music industry through roles as an artist manager, PR and marketing consultant, and sta songwriter. Carl J. Wallin ’96 (Communications) has received his doctorate in education with a focus on global training and development from National University. He works in the student services o ce at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Kris (Kime) VanDuyne ’96 (Accounting) began her new position as the principal of the Canandaigua Middle School over the summer. She has worked for the Canandaigua City School District since September 2004. Her roles have included high school and middle school social studies teacher, the curriculum area leader teacher for social studies, and dean of students at Canandaigua Academy. Most recently, she served as director of professional learning. David Gottfried ’97 (Business Administration) is the new director of the Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) at Alfred University. He will ensure CACT meets its mission and strategic goals while continuing his duties as the university’s government relations manager. Greetings, Friends of the College, We may have met before! I’m Ethan Fogg, proud graduate of the class of 2000, and it’s my honor to return to the role of president of our Alumni Association. I would like to take a moment to introduce myself if we haven’t met, and to welcome our recent 2024 graduates to the CCFL/FLCC Alumni Association. More than 25 years a er my rst class at the Geneva Extension Center, Finger Lakes Community College continues to have a profound impact on my life. As it did for many of you, our College shaped the trajectory of my future, instilling in me the values of curiosity, community and resiliency. Since my graduation, I have remained deeply involved in the FLCC family, contributing my time and energy to various boards, attending alumni events, and helping the College secure new resources and make new friends like you. As the demands of life and career increase over time, I encourage you to consider FLCC as a vibrant community where you can continue your personal and professional growth. Whether you join us for an event, serve on a committee, make a gi , submit a class note, or audit a class, FLCC is a place where you can continue to ourish. Moreover, there are resources available to you as an alum, including career services, networking and job search strategies, access to the FLCC tness facilities, use of our library, and SUNY perks. Looking to the future, I invite you to browse upcoming events listed on page 14. ey’re an easy way to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. You can also scan the QR code to nominate a fellow alum for the 2025 FLCC Alumni Association and Foundation Awards. Lastly, I invite you to join me for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. As an alum, you know better than anyone that an education can help students realize their dreams. Financial obstacles can, however, get in the way of advancement and degree completion. Your generosity can help students become alumni! Whether it’s a one-time donation to our Student Emergency Fund, or a recurring gi to one of our scholarships, you and I have the power to change lives! I’m glad you’re part of the FLCC community, and if you’re a recent alum, congratulations! Ethan S. Fogg ’00 CLASS notes
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