New Alumni Council President Amy Kelley, SUNY Westchester’s new Alumni Council president, brings an enthusiasm to the role that was sparked in her first college English class. In Amy’s words, “I read T.S. Eliot for the first time at WCC and for that alone I owe a lifelong debt of gratitude to the school. I still cherish my tattered copy of Norton’s Anthology of Modern American Poetry.” Besides Amy herself, her husband Peter and six of her seven children have spent time at SUNY WCC before continuing on to various other schools. Three took one or two classes while in high school, two earned their associate degrees, and one son currently attends full-time. According to Amy, without exception, all would say the best and most caring professors they ever had were at SUNY Westchester. Annual Spring Fling The Alumni Association hosted its annual meeting on April 18th at the Spring Fling and welcomed new Alumni Council members: S. PATRICK LAVALLEY ’08 PAMELA MORALES ’21 JANIE ROSMAN ’78 GABRIELA SANCHEZ ’19 JEFFREY SUTTLES ’13 Tony Licata ’63 was recognized for six years of service to the Alumni Council. He and his wife, Linda ’63, were very involved in the Association. Bill Winters, Jr. ’96 Honors His Dad, Professor Bill Winters ’67 Alumnus “Billy” Winters, Jr. and his mother, Dolly Winters, established The Professor Bill Winters Memorial Scholarship in memory of Bill Winters, Sr., esteemed professor of Communications, TV, Radio, Film and Media, and class of ’67 alumnus. Professor Winters served the College and his students for 44 years. His influence on several generations of media students can be seen in the industry today, and closer to home in the chosen career of his son, two-time Emmy-winning director of photography. This scholarship will be awarded to continuing students pursuing degrees in media and communications. Bill Jr.’s wife Aleksandra Winters, ’01 a published holistic health coach, is also a SUNY WCC alum. The Association held its first networking event with graduates of the nursing program; heard a fascinating presentation by Garrett McAllister ’15 on AI ’s impact on everyday life; and new Foundation Board member, Lorna Hawthorne ’05, spoke at the Academic Recognition Ceremony on “changing your trajectory in life.” We extend our gratitude to all alumni who contributed to the $82,000 raised in support of the Alumni Annual Fund. Alumni Highlights On Commencement Day, members of the class of ’74, this year’s Golden Alumni, led the commencement procession, ushering in the newest SUNY WCC grads. This tradition was started by the Class of ’48 upon reaching their 50th anniversary. John P. Caruso, Student Government Association President of the Class of ’74, traveled from Minnesota for the occasion and expressed deep gratitude for the memorable afternoon. SUNY WESTCHESTER NEWS ALUMNI 13
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