IN T

HIS

ISSU

E

DR. DUSTIN SWANGER

OFFICIALLY INSTALLED AS NEW FMCC PRESIDENT

Presidential Installation......... 1New Programs....................... 2Faculty Focus......................... 3Featured Alumni...................... 4Scholarship............................. 5Saying Goodbye....................... 5Athletics................................. 6Phone Campaign..................... 7Looking for Alumni................ 7Golf Tournament.................... 8

On Saturday, April 28, over 300FMCC staff, board members,local officials, higher education

dignitaries, family, friends, and membersof the community gathered in theCollege's gymnasium for the officialInstallation Ceremony of Dr. DustinSwanger, the College's eighth president.

The day, however, was not just aboutDr. Swanger but about the Collegeoverall. Swanger said when the Collegestarted planning the event back in January hewanted the focus to be about FMCC and allit has to offer its students and community.

"If the door to an education is a welcomingenvironment, FMCC can't be beat," saidSwanger during his Installation Address."From my first day on campus (July 24,2006), I have felt like one of the family.It is heart warming to move to a newplace where you meet new people andfeel like you've run into old friends.That's true of the Fulton and Montgomerycommunity as well. With smiles beaming,people have told me how FMCC hashelped them, helped their children, and

helped the community throughout theyears. This community is proud ofFMCC and I am proud to be a part of it."

There were numerous special guests inattendance who spoke very highly ofSwanger including SUNY ChancellorJohn R. Ryan; SUNY Vice ChancellorDr. Dennis Golladay; friend and mentorto Dr. Swanger, Monroe CommunityCollege President Thomas Flynn; FMCCTrustee Chairman James Del Savio;FMCC Foundation Board President JeffBray; Fulton County Board of SupervisorsChairman Stephen Barker; andMontgomery County SupervisorsChairman Thomas DiMezza.

"The thing that makes Dusty special is thathe asks and listens to the community," saidVice Chancellor Golladay. And thatseemed to be the theme of each speakerand anyone you talk to on campus aboutthe president - that Dr. Swanger is aman of fairness and professionalism, awell-respected collaborator, and a trueleader who listens and knows theimportance of community input.

If you haven't yet had the opportunity tomeet or speak with Dr. Swanger, or"Dusty" as he likes to be called, Iencourage you to do so. Of the manyduties a college president's job entails,interacting with students and hearingfrom alumni are at the top of Dusty'slist. Drop him a line at:dustin.swanger@fmcc.suny.edu.

SUNY CHANCELLOR JOHN R. RYAN; SUNY VICECHANCELLOR DR. DENNIS GOLLADAY; MONROE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE PRESIDENT THOMAS FLYNN; DIRECTOR OF ALUMNIAMY TYLER; FOUNDATION PRESIDENT JEFF BRAY; TRUSTEECHAIR JAMES DELSAVIO; FMCC PRESIDENT DR. SWANGER; &FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAM B. EASTERLY

DR. SWANGER SHARES A LAUGH WITH THE DAY'S MASTER OFCEREMONIES PETER PASQUALINO, FMCC BUSINESS PROFESSOR

THE TOWER

Fulton-MontgomeryCommunity CollegeAlumni Newsletter

Spring 2007

Editor, Layout, & Graphics:Amy Tyler

Published by:The Foundation of FMCC, Inc.

©2007

THE TOWER has been created tomaintain ties between FMCC andits alumni, to convey informationabout current campus events, and

to communicate information toalumni about their fellow Raiders.

For general information about FMCC:Phone: (518) 762-4651

Website: www.fmcc.suny.edu

Please include your name andcontact information with any items

submitted to THE TOWER.Please send only copies of originalarticles or newspaper clippings,since items may not be returned.

THE TOWER and Fulton-MontgomeryCommunity College will not be heldresponsible for items lost in the mail.

THE TOWER cover design by:FMCC Alumna, Angie Mogavero '04

All correspondence should be sent to:Amy Tyler, Director of Alumni AffairsFulton-Montgomery Community College

2805 State Highway 67Johnstown, NY 12095

or emailed to:amy.tyler@fmcc.suny.edu

THE TOWER ♦ Page 2

Fulton-Montgomery Community College wouldlike to announce the addition of EASE (ElectronicApplications for Students and Employers) to itsOffice of Career Services. EASE is an onlinecareer center management software packagehosted by FMCC that facilitates a direct linkbetween local employers and job seekers. Nearly400 schools nationwide subscribe to EASE. Inaddition to FMCC, locally, Hudson Valley andSchenectady Community Colleges also subscribeto EASE. EASE is a free service for bothemployers and job seekers.

EASE provides employers the ability to postjob and internship opportunities directed towardFMCC students, graduates, and localcommunity members. Through EASE,employers have the opportunity to targetindividuals from the area that specifically meetthe education and skill level required foremployment in their company. In addition tojob posting capabilities, EASE providesemployers with the ability to review resumesand communicate with potential employees.

FMCC encourages all alumni to take advantageof EASE. Through EASE, job seekers are able toview local jobs in their field and post their resumefor companies to view. Getting started is easy.Visit FMCC's website at www.fmcc.edu andclick on the EASE link. Click on the icon forAlumni and begin the registration process. Onceregistered you will immediately be able to searchjob postings and post your resume. If you haveany questions concerning EASE, contact SarahRetersdorf, Outreach and Support Representative,at (518) 762-4651, ext. 4705 or by emailingsarah.retersdorf@fmcc.suny.edu.

LOOKING FOR A CAREER? LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES?FMCC OFFERS TWO NEW PROGRAMS: VAULT & EASE

The VAULT Online Career Library is acomprehensive career resource. It will makeyour efforts at researching employers,industries, and career subjects infinitely easierand more efficient. This new online resourcecontains downloadable VAULT Career Guidesand Employer Profiles.

Below are a few examples of the over 90 guidebooks available through VAULT:

♦ VAULT College Career Bible♦ VAULT Career Guide to

Marketing♦ VAULT Career Guide to

Fundraising♦ VAULT Career Guide to

Schmoozing♦ VAULT Career Guide to Resume,

Cover Letter, & Interviewing♦ Internship Databases♦ Guide to Media & Entertainment♦ Top 50 Consulting Firms♦ Conquering Corporate America

You will also find over 3,500 company profiles;over 1,100 VAULT career advice articles;industry and occupational profiles; and amessage board.

VAULT is available via the Fulton-MontgomeryCommunity College web site 24 hours a day,seven days a week. A login and password canbe provided by calling the Alumni Office at762-4651 ext. 3701 or the Career ServicesOffice at 762-4651 ext. 4710.

EARN YOUR BACHELOR'S DEGREE AT FMCCFMCC has signed a partnership with SUNY Canton to offer three bachelor degrees that can be completed on theFMCC campus. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Financial Services offers a comprehensiveeducation in business, accounting, and other management related areas. The Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) in Technology Management integrates the practical aspects of business within an information technologyenvironment. The Bachelor of Technology (BT) in Law Enforcement Leadership and Managementdevelops leadership, managerial and financial skills necessary to manage law enforcement agencies.

Students will complete lower division courses at FMCC. Upper division courses will be delivered in acombination of the following methods: online classes with SUNY Canton faculty, distance learning viavideo conferencing available on the FMCC campus, and from FMCC faculty.

Students will have all of FMCC's resources available to use including the library, computer lab, studentservices personnel and a SUNY Canton advisor available to assist students with questions and concerns.SUNY Canton faculty will meet with students in person on the FMCC campus for an orientation to theonline course process. Some faculty may schedule subsequent visits during the semester.

Individuals that are interested in this exciting opportunity can contact the FMCC Admissions Office at762-4561 ext. 8300 or Sally James ext. 3504.

LOOKING FOR A CAREER?THE VAULT IS OPEN!

LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES?EASE - ECAMPUS RECRUITER

THE TOWER ♦ Page 3

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: DR. ANDREW DINITTO

Dr. Andrew DiNitto began working atFMCC in 1968 and is a Professor ofPolitical Science, Sociology, and Italian.

He has seen many changes in and out of theclassroom during his almost forty years here.

“Back in the 60’s, there was a culturalrevolution taking place,” says DiNitto. “Thepolitical science classes were full. So manystudents were involved with demonstrationsand protesting the war. They were veryinterested in current events and wanted to beinvolved. There was even a time when thecollege closed the campus and final exams werecancelled because of the anti-war protests.Today, the students are less involved, theyhave no cause. I give them extra credit just tochallenge me and speak in class. Back in the60’s, you didn’t have to do that. Studentswanted to take part in their class. I’d like tosee that enthusiasm again someday.”

Dr. DiNitto did see plenty of enthusiasmfrom his players on the soccer field when hewas head coach for the College from 1972-1984. And who wouldn’t be enthused whenyou have a coach whose team is undefeatedduring his entire coaching career.

Dr. DiNitto, a former college All-American andsemi-professional soccer player, turned a teamthat never had a winning season into a nationalpowerhouse. He led the FMCC Raiders toseveral consecutive NJCAA play-offs as well asto Regional and National Championships.

“Back then, community colleges didn’t havedivisions,” says DiNitto. “We playedMiami-Dade, a college of 35,000 students, inthe National Championships in 1979. Weended our season second in the country afterlosing 1-0 in the 6th sudden-death overtimeperiod. Sports Illustrated covered the game.Soccer was a year round affair back then.”

One of Dr. DiNitto’s players, JacquesLaDouceur ’80, one of the finest strikers inthe game who now lives and works inCalifornia and just completed his book "MakeYour Life Count" (available at amazon.com)still keeps in touch with his former coach.

“Through his love for soccer, he has deeplyimpacted thousands of lives,” saysLaDouceur. “I know that anything positive Ido in my life today will have Mr. D.’s fingerprint on it. He was a pioneer for socialchange in his community by bringing many ofus that were born in a different country to hishometown. I never want to do anything inmy life that he would not be proud of.”

“He was a great example of a loving fatherand a loving husband,” continues LaDouceur.“We (the team) had never seen anything likethat in our lives. I always enjoyed watchinghim laugh. Maybe that’s why I strived sohard to win every game – to hear the laughone more time. He is one of the greatestmentors I’ve ever had in my life.”

Through the years, Dr. DiNitto has becomevery involved with professional activitiesincluding his board membership with MountainValley Hospice; chair of the Gloversville Boardof Ethics; advisor to the Cities of Gloversvilleand Johnstown, the Town of Johnstown, andFulton County in their attempts to consolidatetheir public works, public safety, and libraryservices - his proposal helped to save the fourgovernment entities $500,000 annually; andchief author of the Ethics Code for the City ofGloversville just to name a few.

Dr. DiNitto also works part-time as a tutor,mentor, and coordinator for SUNY EmpireState College’s Johnstown Unit. Dr. MichaelAndolina, Mentor and Unit Coordinator at Empire,tells us that Dr. DiNitto is a valued colleague,friend, and mentor at Empire State College.

“I’ve worked with Andy for over 22 years inour undergraduate and graduate programs,” saysAndolina. “I still look up to him for guidance andintellectual challenges. He’s our expert on politicalscience and public policy. We team-teach a coursein our graduate program called Policy Seminarand he has been our team leader since he developedthe class ten years ago. He has improved it everyterm and keeps current on all the new ideas in thepublic policy arena. If you think he was a goodsoccer coach, he’s an even better teacher!”

And as far as hobbies go, Dr. DiNitto enjoysgathering with retired colleagues for card games,picnicking with one another’s families, andenjoying his grandchildren. He also is quite thehorse racing handicapper.

“Twelve years ago, Empire State asked me to puton a handicapping show as an alumni fundraiser,”says DiNitto. “Now, the sold-out event isattended by 500 at the Racing Hall of Fame.”

Dr. DiNitto has two grown children and liveswith his wife, Maria, who caught his eye in1966 when she won the Miss NewburghBeauty Contest. “When I saw her in thatcontest, I had to ask her out," he says. "We'vebeen married forty-one years now.”

DR. ANDREW DINITTO

1978 FMCC RAIDERS SOCCER TEAM PHOTO. STANDING ON THE FAR LEFT IS COACH DINITTO.FIRST PLAYER KNEELING IS JACQUES LADOUCEUR, QUOTED IN THE FACULTY SPOTLIGHT STORY.

ALUMNI FEATURE STORY:DR. DONALD STAFFO ('66) RECEIVES HONOR AWARD

THE TOWER ♦ Page 4

second fastest pin time, and was the startingsecond baseman on the varsity fast-pitch softballteam. He was one of only seven two-sportathletes at FMCC in 1966.

Dr. Staffo is in his 39th year as an educator andhis 22nd year as professor and department chairat Stillman, where he also served as athleticdirector and administered over the start offootball in 1999. He is the first and onlyStillman College faculty member to receive all ofthe college’s top awards. Dr. Staffo was theScholar of the Year in 2004 and 1999, the onlyperson to receive that award twice. He was alsothe recipient of the Teacher of the Year Awardand the Advisor of the Year Award, both in 2003.He received the Humanitarian of the Year Awardin 2001. He was also in the first class inductedinto the Stillman Zeta Phi Beta Hall of Fame in2000, when he was named Physical EducationProfessor of the Year, the only time the awardwas given. An award-winning journalist who hascovered University of Alabama football andbasketball for 22 years, Dr. Staffo was also therecipient of the 2003 Alabama Press Association1st place award for best sports feature for hisstory on former Alabama football coach DennisFranchione bolting for Texas A&M whichappeared in The Gazette.

Dr. Staffo is the author of 6 books, a chapter ina graduate school textbook, several hundreds ofscholarly articles in international, national

Dr. Donald F. Staffo, a Professor andChairman of the Department ofHealth and Physical Education at StillmanCollege in Tuscaloosa, AL and a member ofFulton-Montgomery Community College’s firstgraduation class in 1966, is the recipient of the2007 American Alliance for Health, PhysicalEducation, Recreation and Dance Honor Award.The Honor Award, established in 1923, is thesecond highest award in the profession and isbestowed upon members of the Alliance formeritorious service to the professionsrepresented. Recipients are designated as HonorFellows in recognition of their high level ofachievement.

The American Alliance for Health, PhysicalEducation, Recreation and Dance has amembership of more than 21,000 professionalsand less than 1% receive the Honor Award,according to Deb Callis, an administrator withAAHPERD. The award was presented March 15during the AAHPERD National Convention inBaltimore, MD, where Staffo also made tworesearch presentations and was named assistanteditor of the International Council of Health,Physical Education, Recreation, Sport andDance Journal of Research.

While attending FMCC Staffo was co-captain ofthe varsity wrestling team and recorded a pin in26 seconds against a wrestler from MohawkValley Community College, then the school's

and state professional journals, and thousandsof articles on athletics and physical fitness/education.

“I am very honored and humbled to receive anyof the awards that I have been nominated forand received,” said Staffo. “To receive theAAHPERD Honor Award is especially gratifyingbecause it means that the top professionals inmy field nationally think that I have made ameaningful contribution to the profession, andit’s nice to know that they feel that way. As aneducator I try to make a positive difference inthe lives of my students and in anyone who readswhat I write. I enjoy what I do and will continueto try my best in the various activities that I aminvolved in because when I retire, I don’t want tohave any regrets about what I could have done orshould have done, but didn’t.”

To get in touch with Dr. Staffo, feel free toemail him at dstaffo@stillman.edu.

DR. STAFFO'S DAUGHTER, DEANNA, WITH HER FATHER,DR. DONALD STAFFO, A MEMBER OF FMCC'S FIRST GRADUATING

CLASS AND RECIPIENT OF THE AAHPERD HONOR AWARD.

To many, thereis no bettercombinationthan sports andpizza. And ifyou’re a fan ofeither, thanyou’ve probablyheard the nameJoe Calderone.Joe, a 1996FMCC grad, isCapital News 9’s

top sports anchor and part-time pizza shop worker.

“My family owns and operates a pizza shop inBroadalbin where my three younger brothersand I worked growing up,” says Joe. “Afterhigh school I thought 'do I want to go tocollege or do I want to keep working'? Bygoing to FMCC, I was able to do both.”

Although Joe was a Business Administration major,he gained a vast interest in media work and jumpedright into the field by doing internships at bothWRGB-TV and WCSS radio. Phil Spencer, WCSS’ssalesman, liked Joe so much he asked if he’d like todo the morning news. Although the hours werehorrific and there was no pay involved, Joe knewthe experience would be worth it.

Joe went on to earn a Mass MediaCommunications degree at SUNY Plattsburgh.While there, Joe ran the college’s TV stationwhere he was in charge of three 30-minuteshows. Two weeks before graduating fromPlattsburgh, Joe landed a job at WPTZ, an NBCaffiliate, where he ran audiotapes.

“In the ten years I’ve been in the communicationsfield, this was the best experience I had,” Joesays. “Getting out there and starting fromscratch, all behind-the-scenes, was great.Frustrating at times, but great.”

In January of 2000, Joe left Plattsburgh for a lifein White River Junction, Vermont and a job atWNNE where he started out as the producer ofnews and sports and quickly took over as thesports anchor - without any on-air experience.

“I had an anxiety attack 15 minutes prior togoing on live, I totally almost left,” says Joe.But once he was on, he was hooked. Andeveryone saw he had a real knack for it. Joe sayshe owes a lot of his on-air personality to hissports anchor idol, Rick Renner, formally ofWRGB, Albany’s CBS affiliate.

“Rick was always taking risks. He would outworkeveryone while having a blast doing it, that’s the

way I wanted to be,” says Joe.

“Rick’s motto was ‘People are going to hateyou or love you’. I guess that’s why I’ve neverbeen afraid to be a little hammy and takechances – I just put all my energy into it andgo with it.”

Within a two year time span, Joe had lived in12 different apartments as he took on variousjobs in New York, New Hampshire, andVermont. It wasn’t until December 2004 thatJoe finally found what he was looking for – afull-time position as a sports anchor forCapital News 9 in Albany.

“I love Capital News 9 and the people I work with,”says Joe. “And I love covering sports. I neverplayed in high school because I was busy working atmy family’s pizza business but right now it’s my life.I get to do cool things and cover so much, it’s sucha rush. Where else can you spend your summerseeking out and playing the area’s best miniaturegolf locations and get paid for it?”

Joe is now known as the “sports guy” onChannel 9, but one day that may change. “Iwould love to host my own show, like on theFood Network or Travel Network. That wouldbe my dream job.”

JOE CALDERONE '96

ALUMNI FEATURE STORY:FROM PIZZA-MAKER TO SPORTS ANCHOR, JOE CALDERONE ('96)

THE TOWER ♦ Page 5

The Alumni Association of FMCC granted its first scholarship thisyear to Matthew Wadd of Gloversville at the Annual ScholarshipDessert Reception held in May.

The Alumni Advisory Group worked closely with the Financial AidOffice to come up with the following criteria for the scholarship:• Amount: $1,000 ($500 per semester)• Who is Eligible: Full-time, matriculated

students who have a parent or legal guardianwho graduated from Fulton-MontgomeryCommunity College.

• Requirements:o Must complete a 250 word essay answering the question

“How did FMCC benefit your parent/legal guardian andhow do you feel it will benefit you?”

o Must attend FMCC for four consecutivesemesters to maintain the scholarship oncereceived.

o Must maintain a GPA of 2.75.o Must complete the FAFSA.

• How to Apply: Applications are available inthe Financial Aid Office or on-line atwww.fmcc.suny.edu.

Trish Battisti, Donna Jablonski, and Pat Jessop,members of FMCC's Alumni Advisory Committee,award Matthew Wadd the first Alumni Scholarship.Both of Matthew's parents attended FMCC.

The scholarship was made possible thanks to thegenerous donors to the Alumni Campaign..

AssistantProfessor ofEnglish andPhilosophy,William S. Pac,56, died ofcancer onFebruary 25 atSt. Peter’sHospital inAlbany, afterbeing diagnosedwith the diseasetwo years ago.

Fulton-Montgomery Community Collegescheduled a celebration of Bill's life and hisdedicated service on March 14 at noon in theCollege Theatre. The memorial was open toall students, faculty and staff.

Pac was born in Westfield, Massachusetts in1950 where he attended and graduated fromWestfield High School in 1968. When Pac cameto FMCC in 1990, his credentials included aBachelor’s of Arts degree from the Universityof Rochester, a Master’s degree in English fromthe University of Florida and a Master’s degreein philosophy from Boston College.

Pac had resided in Schenectady for the last 16years and taught English and philosophycourses at FMCC during those years.

Fulton-Montgomery Community College'sDean of Arts and Science, Greg Truckenmiller,said that he has known Pac for about sevenyears. “He was very intelligent and veryinsightful,” said Truckenmiller. “[Pac] hadextraordinarily good humor.” Truckenmillercontinued that Pac “had an optimism and positiveoutlook that were unparalleled,” and that he“didn’t know if he had ever met another individualwho was as positive about life as Bill was.”

Susan Christiano, College Registrar, has knownPac for 16 years and often ate lunch with him. Sheattended his funeral in Westfield and said that Pac“genuinely cared about people” and joked that she“will always remember his corny puns.”

Besides being an avid Yankees fan and chessenthusiast, Pac was also a communicant forboth St. Mary’s Church in Westfield andImmaculate Conception in Schenectady.

Pac began treatment for his illness this yearand subsequently most of his spring classes

SAYING GOODBYEASSISTANT PROFESSOR WILLIAM PAC PASSES AWAY AFTER 17-YEAR CAREER AT FMCC

BY BRADLEE GILLEN, FMCC STUDENT & GATEWAY WRITER

were reassigned to other faculty, leavinghim with only three scheduled classes forthe spring 2007 semester. Pac was able toteach those classes for about the first twoweeks of the semester before he becametoo ill to attend. The classes weredistributed to other faculty members inhis department.

In Memory...The family of Mark J. Hughes

wishes to let his fellow alum knowof his passing on April 22, 2005.

Mark graduated from FMCC'sClass of 1990 with an A.A.S.

in Business Administration.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

WILLIAM PAC

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP

WOMEN'SVOLLEYBALL COACH:

Holly Livingstoninsognaloucks@yahoo.com

MEN'S

SOCCER COACH:Chris Rogers

chris.rogers@fmcc.suny.edu

WOMEN'SSOCCER COACH:

Pete Fiorellopfiorello1@nycap.rr.com

MEN'S

BASKETBALL COACH:Dan Jarvis

dan.jarvis@fmcc.suny.edu

WOMEN'SBASKETBALL COACH,SOFTBALL COACH &ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:

KEVIN JONESkevin.jones@fmcc.suny.edu

MEN'S

BASEBALL COACH:Mike Mulligan

mike.mulligan@fmcc.suny.edu

FMCC2006 - 2007COACHES

THE TOWER ♦ Page 6

RAIDERS FINISH SEASON SIXTH IN THE NATION

The FMCC Raider basketball team was crowned Region III champion after they used a balanced attack to beatDelhi, Mohawk Valley and Herkimer over the three day tourney held at Herkimer County Community College.

The championship game was the game everyone had been waiting for, the #1 FMCC Raiders vs. #2Herkimer Generals for the title. During the first half, the game went back and forth with the Generals goinginto the locker room at the half with a seven point lead, 38-31.

When the Raiders returned to the floor for the second half, they slowly chipped away at the lead and atthe 13:00 minute mark took the lead and never relinquished it from there. The Raiders converted on manytransition baskets coming off great defense and were able to contain the Generals offensive runs. Thegame ended with the Raiders converting on their free throws and ending with an 88-78 victory which sentthe Raiders back to the NJCAA tournament after last making it in 1999-2000.

The Raiders finished with four players in double figures, led by Jason Charles with 19. Jermaine Campbell added 16points and Michael Mercedes contributed 15. Carl Munnerlyn and Vernon Johnson added 12 and 10 points respectively.Carl Munnerlyn was named tournament MVP and Jason Charles was named to the all-tournament team.

The Raiders then traveled to Delhi, NY for the NJCAA Division III tournament where they would beplaying for a national championship. Their first round was against Chicago's College of Dupage.Unfortunately, the Raiders fell to Dupage in the first round of the NJCAA Division III Championship, but throughthe game, if nothing else, they gained experience they can use to help next year's team make further progression.

RAIDERS WIN REGION III MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF HEAD COACH DAN JARVIS

The FMCC men’s soccer team advanced to the Region III Tournament for the first time since 1997 when Northville’s Wayne Beckworked the sideline and current Assistant Coach Steve Lawrence was in uniform for the Raiders. This year’s team posted a regularseason record of 10-6-0 overall and 9-6-0 in Region III competition. The selection committee awarded the Raiders a #7 seed whichpitted them against the #10 seeded Mohawk Valley CC (Utica, NY). The Hawks were at 9-8-1 on the season and 7-6-1 in Region IIIplay. When the two teams met during regular season play, the Raiders edged the Hawks 2-1 in a nailbiter. During tournament play, thegame went into overtime and the Raiders fell to Mohawk Valley 1-2.

"It was a very tough way to lose," said Head Coach Chris Rogers, "however, the Raiders are comforted with the fact that they gave100% for the entire match. We had a very good run and are hungry to get deeper in the postseason next year."

MEN'S SOCCER ENDS SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE

THE TOWER ♦ Page 7

PATRICIA BATTISTI '86

PAUL BAZAAR '73

CHARLES "SKIP" BECK '67

BARBARA BILINS '67

HELEN BUANNO '69

RON CETNAR '69

JOEL CHAPIN '78

ANGELO FINATERI '66

TOM FOSTER '95

DENNIS HEATON '83

DONNA JABLONSKI '66

PAT JESSOP '99

DIANE PALMATEER '83

DIANA PUTNAM '81

CRYSTAL RICCIUTI '01

SUE SAMMONS '00

KATHY SMITH '91

SHERI SPRAKER '98

FMCCALUMNI

ADVISORYCOMMITTEE

The FMCC Nursing Program isattempting to gather items of its history.Currently, we are missing manygraduating nursing class photos. If youhave a class photo that you would liketo donate or that can be scanned andreturned, please send to Bob Warner.

Class photos that we have: 1982, 1986,1988, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006

Class photos that we are missing:1970- 1981, 1983-1985, 1989-1994,1996, 1998, 2000-2001, 2003, 2005

Contact Information:Robert S. Warner, MS, RN

Associate Professor & Director of NursingFulton-Montgomery Community College

2805 State Highway 67Johnstown, NY 12095

robert.warner@fmcc.suny.edu(518)762-4651, ext. 3303

FMCC Nursing AlumniWe Need Your Help!

FIRST ALUMNI PHONE CAMPAIGNA SUCCESS THANKS TO YOU!

CHRIS GETS A PLEDGE!

JOSMELI, CATHERINE, ERNEST, AND EVI

ARE HARD AT WORK MAKING CALLS.

During the first week of March 2007, theAlumni Office conducted the College'sfirst ever Alumni Phon-A-Thon. Currentstudents, alumni, and College staffvolunteered for several hours eachevening to make calls or complete pledgecards. During a four night period, over3,000 calls were made to the College'salumni. All pledges were asked to be sentin by April 30, 2007 and to date, over$6,000 has been received to support theFMCC Foundation and Alumni Association.

Whether you received a call and sent apledge, or we missed you but you still sentin a pledge, we thank you! All donors willbe listed in the College's Annual Report.

If You Attended FMCCBetween 1964-1967...

SAVE THE DATE!

SATURDAYOCTOBER 27, 2007

The Holiday Inn308 N. Comrie AvenueJohnstown, New York

Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing and Surprises for All!6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

$35.00Hosted by the Class of 1967

Join us in honoring the firstgraduating class of FMCC!

Tickets go on sale September 1, 2007Please contact:

Donna Gatto D'Agostinodonnadag@gate.net or

(863) 647-3452

A second phone campaign will take placenext spring and we hope for your continuedgenerosity and commitment to education.

The Alumni Office wishes to thank theFulton County Chamber of Commerce forallowing us to utilize their office space forthe campaign and Frontier Communicationsfor donating ten phone lines.

2805 State Highway 67Johnstown, NY 12095-3790

JEFF BRAY - PRESIDENT

PETER CAPOBIANCO - VICE PRESIDENT

ANDREW HECK - TREASURER

JACK SCOTT - SECRETARY

MICHAEL J. PEPE '78 - IMMEDIATE PAST PRES.PATRICIA BECK

BONNIE COOKE

KEVIN CUSHING '77JOHN DALY

MARK FINKLE

TAIYEBEH GHAZI-MOGHADAM

VICTOR GIULIANELLI

JAMES E. HINKLE, JR.AMY KARAS

LAURENCE KELLY

SANDRA MACEYKA

DIANA MARSHALL

MARIO J. PAPA

SHARON MARIE PERRELLA

JAMMIE PLUMMER - STUDENT REP.MICHAEL SAMPONE

THOMAS E. SISE

CHARLES TALLENT

ELMER WASHBURN

DR. DUSTIN SWANGER - COLLEGE PRESIDENT

WILLIAM B. EASTERLY - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FMCC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FMCC HELPS "KEEPS FUTURES ON COURSE"FMCC held its 14th Annual Golf Classic, “Keeping Futures on Course" on Wednesday,May 30, 2007 at Amsterdam's Rolling Hills Country Club at the Antlers. Together, the Board ofDirectors of the Foundation and NBT Bank, the main tournament sponsor, hosted the tournament.

This marks the second year that NBT Bank has been the tournament’s main sponsor. NBTBank is an independent community bank with 235,000 customers in 80 locations throughoutNew York, with many throughout Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Since 1856, NBT Bankhas established a heritage of building relationships that help fulfill dreams.

Through NBT Bank’s support, and that of our other donors, the FMCC Golf Classic hasraised over $210,000 in support of higher education. The money raised by the Foundation ofFMCC helps the College prepare our community for the challenges of tomorrow withscholarships for students; support for the College, its faculty, staff and facilities; and advocacyfor the College and its Mission.

The Foundation and Alumni Office, The Board of Directors of the Foundation, and theentire college community thank NBT Bank and all of our other sponsors, donors, andplayers for supporting this and other Foundation events.

If you'd like to play, volunteer, or be a sponsor for next year's tournament, contact theAlumni & Foundation Office at (518) 762-4651, ext. 3701.

Left to Right: Mike Pepe '78, Vice President andRegional Lending Manager of NBT Bank,Immediate Past President of the FMCC FoundationBoard and Chair of the FMCC Golf Committee,poses with the rest of his foursome which includedMark Sebast of Don Brown Bus Sales; MikeFitzgerald of NBT Bank; and Dick Edel of NBT Bank.