Sequel 2022: Embracing Community

PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE | FALL 2022

SEQUEL

EMBRACING

WELCOME NEW SMITTIES!

EMBRACING COMMUNITY

I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work at Paul Smith’s College for nearly twenty years. Prior to Paul Smith’s, I was on the faculty at North Carolina State University and prior to that, I was a researcher and graduate student at Virginia Tech. All told, I’ve spent over 30 years of my life either working at or going to a college.

A college is a community of communities. Students form various groups based on common identities and interests, or within their academic programs. Faculty and staff themselves form communities that support the students. The whole forms the greater College Community with strong and lasting bonds formed around the identity, culture, and collective experience of students, faculty, and staff.

I am proud to be a member of the Paul Smith’s College community, where we “Smitty On” in the face of adversity and work hard together to make our College Community the best it can be. I am grateful every day for the support and companionship of my colleagues and for every interaction I can have with our amazing students. Paul Smith’s College is also part of the broader Adirondack Community, through the VIC and AWI and various networks and relationships forged by our employees and through the scholarly and service work of our faculty and staff.

I want to thank our students, faculty, staff, and alumni for your engagement and service to our college and to the greater Adirondack Community.

Sincerely,

Dan Kelting Interim President

COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT STAFF

Steven G. Frederick, VP for Development & Alumni Relations

Heather Tuttle ’99, Alumni Relations Director

Andrea Wilcox, Annual Giving & Stewardship Manager

Mary L. McLean, Research, Events & Systems Manager

Carol Murtagh, Assistant to the Vice President for College Advancement

MARKETING STAFF

Sarah Wheeler, Director of Marketing & Communications

ATHLETICS

Casey Gerrish ’10, PSC Head Men’s Hockey Coach & Sports Information Director

PRINTING Service Press Connecticut Wethersfield, CT (Scott Smith, ’77)

DESIGN

Gina Brightwell, Brightwell Creative

Special thanks to Kathleen Keck, Jordan Craig, Amanda Lamonda (student), and Mercedes Rideout for their photography contributions.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mark Dzwonczyk, Chairman of the Board

Katharine H. Welling, Vice Chair

David Blye, ’81, Treasurer

Karen Regen Baum, ’83, Secretary

Daniel Kelting, Ph.D, Interim College President

Lisa Baron

Fred Beltz

James Cantwell, ’67

Paul Ciminelli

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Donald O. Benjamin, ’56

Ralph W. Blum, ’54

John T. Dillon, ’58

John W. Herold, ’65

Sheila M. Hutt

James C. Dawson

Pauline Jennett

Robert Kafin

Willard “Bill” Lipe, ’84

Rob Mackenzie

Dan Palladino, ’94

Matt Purcell, ’78, Alumni Board President

Kenneth Raymond, ’68

Elizabeth Thorndike

Iris Weinshall

Pieter V.C. Litchfield

Caroline D. Lussi, ’60 Jon Luther, ’67

Joan H. Weill

WELCOME!

It is a great pleasure to be writing this article for the Sequel as President of Paul Smith’s College Alumni Association. I am privileged to represent all PSC Alumni at a variety of events and activities for the College, where I often get to witness or take part in projects that play a key role in our neighboring communities as well as on campus. A few of these are highlighted, to the right.

While my highlights are focused on events, we are also reminded of how Paul Smith’s engages with the community in other ways. Doug, from the class of ’75, took the time to write a note of thanks to PSC for focusing on all the ways that the College contributes to the Adirondacks. In his letter, he provided PSC with his own list, which included our economic importance (at least $60 million per year in economic impact), management of the VIC and IP-John Dillon Park, the support our students provide to the local fire department, providing meeting space for the local Boy Scout troop, and how we help build up the Adirondacks by bringing new, young people to the area.

PSC is also a main contributor to the “First Friday” event in Saranac Lake this year, a new monthly celebration organized by the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce to bring together area residents, visitors, and students to showcase the vibrancy of downtown and create a welcoming community. And of course, PSC is well represented at the Adirondack Canoe Classic, better known as the “90 Miler,” by our students, employees, and alumni.

As the new academic year progresses, PSC will be host to 500+ collegiate athletes during the upcoming Lake Placid 2023 World University Games to be held in Lake Placid. The college is stepping up to support the organizers and competitors for the Games, while also potentially cheering on some of our own.

Finally, as affordable workforce housing is one of our chief concerns, the College is in the process of developing a strategic plan around providing housing for new employees and potential employees for our neighboring organizations as well. Given the rapid increase in housing prices in the Adirondacks, it is difficult for new employees to find a place to live, which ultimately affects not only our workforce but our graduates who wish to stay in the area. Finding a way to help with this will allow PSC to hire quality faculty and staff we need to provide a viable educational experience. Within a couple of years, we aspire to be housing more of our employees in adequate and affordable units.

Those of us who have the honor of being a part of Paul Smith’s often think of our campus as a family. It is through the support of our family, and the surrounding community, that we can continue to connect students through the education and opportunities that PSC provides, advancing the goal of building and strengthening a community, and what it means to be a part of one.

All the best,

Matthew R. Purcell ’78 President, PSC Alumni Association

COMMUNITY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Paul Smith’s College was a sponsor for the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner in Saranac Lake. In total, 15+ college representatives attended. The Waterhole in downtown Saranac Lake won the award for “business of the year.” A speaker at the event representing Bionique Testing Laboratories, a growing global leader in mycoplasmal testing services, mentioned that half their employees are PSC graduates. That is the kind of shoutout we want to get from our neighbors!

The College welcomed over 260 Smitties for Reunion weekend this summer. As always, I was struck by how engaged our alums are. I heard story after story from my former students about how instrumental their experience at PSC had been in setting them up for a successful life. Meeting fellow alumni whose lives were often transformed by their Paul Smith’s experience reminds me of why the Alumni Board works hard to promote and support the College. It has real benefits for the future of the Adirondacks, our society, and planet earth. We are fortunate to be able to make people’s lives better so directly.

Two social gatherings were held on campus over the summer. The College’s annual St. Regis Neighbors event kicked off the month of August, where PSC Chairman of the Board Mark Dzwonczyk was on hand, engaging in a Q&A session with our guests. This was followed by the return of the summer gala where over 180 guests, some of whom had never visited campus before, joined us in honoring the Adirondack Foundation, whose mission is to make meaningful connections to support the people and places of the Adirondacks. Dr. Curt Stager and graduate student Ethan Billman ’22 were guest speakers at the event and represented the college well. Moderator for the evening, Curt Welling, provided commentary and guided guests through a live auction and a paddle call for scholarships. Monies raised (some $300,000) will support the general scholarship fund. Since the theme for the gala was “the old Paul Smith’s hotel,” guests embraced the era and dressed like ladies and gentlemen of the 1890s.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

PSC NOT ONLY MAKES AN IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS, BUT ALSO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY.

TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT $67 MILLION

OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRAD SCHOOL

91% WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

190

DIRECT EMPLOYMENT BY PSC

$29 MIL

TOTAL DIRECT SPENDING BY PSC

390

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT: DIRECT & SPILLOVER

$7.3 MIL

STUDENT & VISITOR IMPACT: DIRECT & SPILLOVER SPENDING

Throughout the year, PSC Forestry students work the sugar bush to make each spring’s crop of pure maple syrup. On April 23, community members enjoyed a breakfast prepared by the Paul Smiths – Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department, and all proceeds went to benefit the PSGVFD.

The economic impact report is based on FY2018-19 and comes from a study by the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities (CICU). This study is released every two years and is an estimate based on regional impacts.

FACULTY

Professor Corey Laxson ’98 and Justin Sturtz ’22 authored a technical report for Essex County, Town of Chesterfield titled “Water Quality Characteristics and the Distribution of Eurasian Watermilfoil in Augur Lake, NY.

Brett McLeod, Ph.D, ’03 was recently featured on the nationally syndicated NPR show “Here and Now”. Not surprisingly, the topic was axes.

Curt Stager, Ph.D, and Sustainability Coordinator Kate Glenn have been recruited to the Save Winter Games Legacy Board, established by the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. The main purpose of the Legacy Board is to act as a driving force to keep the impacts of climate change top of mind not only for the residents in upstate NY but across the country.

Curt and Kate have also been working with other area universities on the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference, themed “Save Winter: The Intersection for Climate Change and Winter Sports” which will be held between January 13-15, 2023.

Kate and Casella Waste Management Climate Resilience Fellow, Zoe Bullock ’25, presented as part of a panel at a conference on “Food Waste:

Moving Toward Compliance with NY State Law for Large Quantity Generators.” They presented on “Food Waste and Composting at Paul Smith’s College.”

Andrew Andermatt, Ph.D, had his paper “Invoking a ’Calamity of Peace’: The Private Revolution of Wendell Berry’s ’Mad Farmer’ published in “Eco-Georgic: From Antiquity to the Anthorpocene,” the Fall 2021 special issue of Ecozon@: The European Journal of Literature, Culture, and Environment.

Deb Naybor, Ph.D, ’77 and her Green Construction class produced 14 tiny libraries which were distributed throughout the region, along with donated books. Locations include North Country School, the VIC, St. Regis Mohawk community, and the Saranac Lake Inn.

Deb, along with her Social Research class and in conjunction with the Heart Network, examined ways in which students could get involved to create change and thus, the idea of designing a functional, sustainable structure to protect public transportation users from the elements came to fruition. The undergraduate students researched various designs, learned about the County’s requirements, and drafted and reviewed over 40 different designs. In the end, four designs were chosen for review. Students were proud to have

been involved and learned a valuable lesson in gaining a voice through partnerships.

Joe Henderson, Ph.D, attended the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA where he presented a paper titled “Climate Change Education’s Ecofascism Problem” with his colleague David Long, Ph.D from Morehead State University and two PSC alums, Bronwyn Bishop ’22 and Natalie Cross ’21, who had contributed to the paper while studying at the College.

Kelly Cerialo, Ph.D, was featured on the Time for Teachership Podcast episode “Reimagine Place as Pedagogy” where she discussed PSC’s study abroad programs in Italy and South Africa. Kelly, alongside Professor Joe Conto ’85 and Eric Holmlund, Ph.D, was also featured on the podcast “Destination on the Left” to discuss the launch of PSC’s new master’s in sustainable tourism management.

Mel Johnson, Ph.D, with assistance from 20 fellow professors, lecturers, and students, led the annual summer Adirondack Field Ecology program at PSC. Twelve students participated in the immersive experience, with students learning in the field about botany, forest ecology, mycology, ecological restoration,

paleoecology, small mammals, herpetology, wetland ecology, watersheds, fishes and their environments, ornithology, limnology, among others.

A groundbreaking study authored by Curt Stager, Ph.D; Brendan Wiltse, Ph.D, ’07; and student Skylar Murphy ’20, found that during the last century, the Adirondacks warmed faster than the global average and that local animals, plants, and lakes are feeling the effects of such changes. The study entitled “Once and future changes in climate and phenology within the Adirondack uplands” was published in the journal PLOS Climate. The study was funded by the DraperLussi Endowed Chair in Lake Ecology and Paleoecology, which is managed for JCS by Paul Smith’s College. The funder had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.

Kyu Choi, Ph.D, presented at the 30th EASM (European Association for Sport Management) conference in Innsbruck, Austria. His presentations included: Professionalization of Actions Sports: The Case of New Olympic Sports and The Influence of Spectators’ Risk-taking Tendency on Risk Perception and Information Seeking: The Case of the Tokyo 2020.

Craig Milewski, Ph.D, and the PSC Student Association for the Society of Ecological Restoration, along with nearly 30 other PSC volunteers and community members, finished the shoreline restoration project. The project was designed to create a living shoreline by removing a 24” break wall along 30 meters of life-less shoreline, and assisting the recovery of a functional aquaticterrestrial transition zone having a greater physical and biological complexity. This was a collaborative project between the departments of Natural Sciences, Forestry, The Center for Sustainability, and Sodexo Facilities, and all funded by the Sustainability Grant Program.

STAFF

Interim President Dan Kelting, Ph.D participated in the second public meeting of Governor Hochul’s Road Salt Task Force in Lake Placid, where Commissioner Basil Seggos acknowledged the importance of AWI’s work during his public comments. Dan is leading a working group focused on assessing road salt impacts and developing recommendations for use reduction targets and surface and groundwater monitoring.

Brendan Wiltse, Ph.D, ’07, professor and staff member for AWI, published a lake ice paper in Scientific Data, a Nature publication. This was a long time coming and a small start toward AWI contributing to global studies of lakes. Brendan also represents AWI as part of the Global Lake Ecosystem Observation Network (GLEON), an invitation-only international consortium of research institutions dedicated to promoting limnological research, collaboration, and data sharing.

Brendan also, in conjunction with co-authors from Queen’s University, published a paper in the Journal of Paleolimnology on the response of lakes at the Experimental Lakes Area (Canada) to recent climate change.

The Paul Smith’s College Board welcomed two new Trustees: Dr. James Dawson, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, Earth and Environmental Science, State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh and the Honorable New York State Regent Emeritus, The University of

the State of New York/State Education Department; and attorney James Cantwell, ’67 from the long-standing Cantwell family who have been affiliated with Paul Smith’s College since 1937.

Thanks to Jeremy Asmus, Facilities Director, College representatives attended the historic marker unveiling and gravesite rededication ceremony for Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole at St. John’s in the Wilderness Cemetery. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Major General Milford Beagle, Jr., Senior Commanding Officer of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum were on hand along with a 100 year old Veteran who fought with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy in World War II.

Vanessa Case ’12, along with her Accommodative Services counterpart from St. Joseph’s University in Brooklyn, NY, presented at the New York State Disability Services Council (NYSDSC) annual conference. Together, they presented unique challenges that disability services offices face and discussed strategies to use to get more involvement in providing accommodations, being clear and realistic with students and colleagues about what the office can provide, and who to lean on for help.

Jodi Rossi attended the International ACAC conference at the University of New Mexico, thanks to the Imagine Grant awarded by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC). The conference brought together high school counselors from 84 countries and university counselors from

across the U.S. for a week of professional development and college fairs.

Michale Glennon, Ph.D, was featured in a new “Climate Solutions” Exhibition at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. The interactive exhibit shares hopeful stories from people living and working around the Adirondacks and interactive examples of ways to mitigate climate change. Michale’s work “Wool and Water,” a collaborative science and art project supported by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Champlain Valley Natural Heritage Partnership, was also featured at the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) in Canton, NY.

Advancement team members, along with Admissions counselors, gathered in Pompey, NY in August for the PSC alumni reception hosted by

Trustee Dan Palladino, ’94, owner of Heritage Brew House and Palladino Farms, site for the annual multi-day Empire Farm Days event.

The Paul Smith’s College Visitors Interpretive Center (VIC) received media attention on its Butterfly House following the listing of the migratory monarch as endangered by the IUCN. Martha Van der Voort and student Allison Lamb appeared in print, TV, and radio. The VIC Director Scott van Laer, ’93 was appointed to the Franklin County Tourism Advisory Committee by the Franklin County Legislature, where he will serve a three-year term.

AWI’s Zoe Smith was involved in the Common Ground Alliance forum in June of which the main focal discussion areas were decided by public survey, which included recreation, housing, vibrant communities, and climate change. Zoe also helped to plan the Adirondack Lake Alliance summer symposium.

WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES

Paul Smith’s College Will Host World-Class Collegiate Athletes for the 2023 World University Games

Paul Smith’s is set to host an estimated 500 collegiate athletes that will compete in the upcoming 2023 FISU World University Games in Lake Placid. The games will be held from January 12-22, 2023, and will include approximately 2,500 athletes from over 600 universities in 50 countries.

The Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games provide an international platform for Paul Smith’s College to showcase its world-class sports, education programs, and the campus in the Adirondacks. The agreement will provide opportunities for current students to gain real-world experience through volunteer and internship opportunities. PSC’s students in Field Studies in Hospitality have already contributed to the sustainability efforts of the Games, working with the Adirondack Sports Council and local hotels to create a lodging sustainability management plan.

Paul Smith’s College, which partners with U.S. Biathlon in the institution’s sport and education initiative, envisions participation from PSC’s biathletes in this year’s World University games. Nordic combined collegiate athletes Aidan Ripp, who competed in the 2022 U.S. Olympic Trials, and Timo Ziegler hope to compete for their chance to be a part of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games. Dolcie Tanguay and Diego Schillaci, both current PSC collegiate athletes, were originally scheduled to compete in last year’s Games to be held in Luzerne, Switzerland but the event was canceled due to lingering Covid concerns.

Dolcie Tanguay, a PSC collegiate athlete said, “I’ve been looking forward to

University Games for a long time and the fact that it is right in our backyard in Lake Placid is so exciting. We at Paul Smith’s are pretty lucky to be able to host athletes on our beautiful campus. It’s going to be a great couple of weeks!”

Aidan Ripp, a PSC collegiate athlete said, “It’s exciting to be able to showcase our campus and the Adirondacks right here at Paul Smith’s. It will be fun to have people of all cultures and countries congregate at this great campus for such a great event.”

Paul Smith’s College faculty will also be a part of the weeks-long event. PSC Sustainability Coordinator and Instructor Kate Glenn and Dr. Curt Stager are on the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference “Save Winter” organizing committee, where Dr. Stager will be a featured speaker presenting research on climate change, the retreat of winter, and how it affects the Adirondacks. The Paul Smith’s College Center for Sustainability will also host a conference event on campus addressing climate change.

“As the world continues to warm, winter is becoming shorter and milder. That is a threat to winter sports worldwide, but here in the Adirondacks it is particularly important because winter, of all the seasons, most clearly defines our sense of place and identity,” said Dr. Curt Stager, PSC Professor of Natural Sciences. “My students at Paul Smith’s College and I have

been monitoring climate change and its effects on local animals, plants, and lakes for the past 30 years so we have seen how sensitive Adirondack ecosystems are to warming, as well. But in this beautiful setting where we’ve enjoyed everything from annual Winter Carnivals to two Olympic Winter Games, the cultural effects of climate change can be especially profound for the people who live here.”

Katharine Glenn, Coordinator of the PSC Center for Sustainability said, “Paul Smith’s College has a long history of climate leadership in both research and education, as well as with our sustainable and resilient campus infrastructure planning. The PSC Center for Sustainability is pleased to be a part of the Save Winter Conference team. We look forward to learning from and sharing our knowledge with athletes attending the conference.”

The FISU World University Games Winter is the largest winter multi-sport collegiate athletic event in the world. University students between the ages of 17 and 25 are eligible to enter. In 2018, Lake Placid was selected to host the 2023 FISU World University Games. New York State is proud to be hosting these games and looks forward to showcasing New York and the North Country to an international audience.

For more information on the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, visit lakeplacid2023.com.

Images (L-R): Studentathletes Dolcie Tanguay ’24, Aidan Ripp ’24, and Timo Ziegler ’24.

Inset above: Dr. Curt Stager

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Paul Smith’s College students and faculty continue to learn and provide hands-on teaching by partnering with community organizations throughout the Adirondacks.

BUSINESS & HOSPITALITY STUDENTS:

» developed a lodging and sustainability management plan for area hotels in collaboration with the Adirondack Sports Council for the 2023 World University Games

» helped to create a five-year strategic plan for the Adirondack Lakes Cuisine Trail

» developed an idea for a locals loyalty program for the Hotel Saranac

» researched, pitched, and successfully launched EAT ADK, an Adirondack Restaurant Week event in collaboration with the Lake Placid Business Association, ROOST, and local restaurants

» assessed and developed a plan to convert private property to commercial use with tourism packages at nearby Partridge Park

DISASTER MANAGEMENT STUDENTS:

» created an infrastructure repair plan for the AuSable River Communities, ten years post-Hurricane Irene

» conducted a storm culvert assessment and vulnerability ranking in the Adirondacks

ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY STUDENTS:

» designed a green, living roof bus shelter in collaboration with the Franklin County Highway Department and The Heart Network

FORESTRY STUDENTS:

» developed forest management plans for:

• wildlife, a cooperative project with the Ruffed Grouse Society

• the Cunningham Community in Chestertown, NY

• the Keene Community

» hosted a community forest day in the town of Keene, NY

HUMAN HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS:

» collaborated with the NYS Department of Health, the Wild Center, and local schools on the monitoring and surveillance for tick-borne diseases

PARK & CONSERVATION STUDENTS:

» created a backcountry infrastructure assessment and management plan with an interactive digital toolbox on PSC DEC easement lands

MASTER IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Sustainable Tourism Management

First MPS in Sustainable Tourism Management in NYS

Launching August 2023

The Sustainable Tourism Management Master’s program develops advanced skills in management, communication, community engagement and leadership designed for the rapidly expanding opportunities and challenges in international and domestic travel and tourism.

The program’s destination stewardship theme incorporates the ecological, economic, and social implications of ethically and equitably structured travel and tourism by integrating the priorities and practices of international sustainable development.

The program maximizes the integrity and resilience of natural ecosystems and destination cultures and communities, while providing equitable and durable economic impact that benefits all providers, collaborators, and host community members.

In 15 months complete flexible coursework online, and participate in two immersive residencies, first on the Paul Smith’s College campus, and the second internationally.

FALL SEMESTER 2023 (8 credits)

Online Coursework +

7 day immersive residency on campus

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 (8 credits)

Online Coursework

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 (6 credits)

Online Coursework

FALL 2024 SEMESTER (10 credits)

Online Coursework +

7 day international residency in January 2025

LOCAL RESIDENT & ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS!

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

PSC is offering a 10% discount in both Natural Resources Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Management graduate programs for PSC alum!

THE ADIRONDACK SUSTAINABLE TOURISM LEADERSHIP GRANT

PSC is also offering a 20% discount for the Sustainable Tourism program for students who reside in the Adirondacks. Only applicable to the first incoming class of 2023.

Discounts are not stackable. Students will receive the higher of the two if they meet both qualifications.

For more information, email eholmlund@paulsmiths.edu.

“Knowing that tourism can and should be a mechanism for increasing international awareness, education, economic equity and the protection of threatened natural resources, Paul Smith’s College’s new program gives our students the skills and information they need to transform tourism into a source of shared insight, inclusive dialogue, prosperity, and stewardship.”

Dr. Eric Holmlund Program Faculty & Director of Graduate Studies

PSC Faculty Dr. Kelly Cerialo Co-hosts

UNESCO Workshop on Responsible Tourism

Dr. Kelly Cerialo, an associate professor and program coordinator in the Business and Hospitality Department at Paul Smith’s College, co-chaired a responsible tourism workshop at EuroMAB, a biennial conference hosted by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the Nock Resort—a popular resort for outdoor recreationists in Nockberge, Austria, in September.

Dr. Cerialo co-hosted the session with Simone Beck, President of the National Commission for UNESCO for Luxembourg, and the focus was on tourism management and monitoring strategies in biosphere reserves to protect natural and cultural heritage. They provided examples from six UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, US, UK, and Austria.

EuroMAB is an international network for biosphere reserve managers such as Dr. Cerialo to collaborate with elected officials, policymakers, and scientists, to collectively explore and share sustainable development best practices through the lenses of ecosystem management and economic development.

“Tourism is an essential economic engine for many regions, but if it’s not collaboratively planned for and managed with input from the local community, it can have negative social and ecological impacts,” said Dr. Kelly Cerialo. “We designed this workshop to provide biosphere reserves with innovative approaches from leading tourism experts to effectively manage and monitor visitor use and look forward to emerging best practices.”

Dr. Cerialo, a leading expert in the field, serves as co-chair of the UNESCO Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve. Because of her extensive experience working on sustainable tourism projects in the United States, Italy, and South Africa, Dr. Cerialo was invited to co-host the session by the coordinators of the EuroMAB 2022 conference.

Dr. Cerialo is also the program coordinator for Paul Smith’s College’s new sustainable tourism master’s program set to launch in Fall 2023. She plans to incorporate lessons learned from tourism experts in the field from the EuroMAB conference into the curriculum for the new MPS program and her current undergraduate courses.

Cerialo (second from the right) is pictured with the US delegation of US Biosphere Reserves, members of the UNESCO Venice Office, and a representative from the Tuscan Emilian Appenine Biosphere Reserve in Italy.

“Tourism is an essential economic engine for many regions, but if it’s not collaboratively planned for and managed with input from the local community, it can have negative social and ecological impacts.”

Dr. Kelly Cerialo Program Coordinator, MPS Sustainable Tourism Management

DEAN OF

FUN

by Casey Gerrish ’10, PSC Head Men’s Hockey Coach & Sports Information Director

Creating a sense of place and building community for 35 years

Jim Tucker, who has been a familiar face around campus for the last 35 years, retired from his role as Athletic Director at Paul Smith’s College this past August.

His career has spanned five decades, and in that time, he has touched the hearts and minds of countless staff, faculty, students, community members, officials, athletes, visitors, family, and friends. His dedication to the college and its students rivals no other, and the lives that he has touched will forever be grateful to have known him.

Jim started at Paul Smith’s College in 1987 as the Director of the Higher Education Opportunities Program (HEOP). In that role, he acted as the chief administrator for the New York State funded academic support program for disadvantaged students. Responsibilities included writing program grant proposals and reports, supervising program staff, developing program components, recruiting disadvantaged students, and acting as an advocate for program students in all aspects of college life. The first eight years of recruiting potential students who were academically and financially under-

prepared for college proved to be the bedrock on which he developed his outlook on helping students.

In 1995, Jim became the Recreation and Intramural Coordinator, a role that enabled him to bring his love for the outdoors to the larger campus community at PSC. Fittingly, from 1995-2010 he was cordially referred to as the “Dean of Fun.” In his time in that position, Jim developed and maintained indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, participated in trail route maintenance for outdoor pursuits, coordinated aquatic programs, supervised undergraduate recreation, coordinated and supervised intramural athletics, coordinated a broad-range of outdoor recreation programs for the campus community and contracted public service organizations and corporations, and supervised year-around outdoor treks. One of the most memorable outdoor adventures occurred in 2000 when Jim led a dozen students, staff, faculty, and alumni from Paul Smith’s College/Lower St. Regis Lake to the Statue of Liberty. “Enviro-trek 2000,” as it came to be known, provided environmental education programs to over 1,200 school children in pre-arranged locations along the 425-mile route. Jim worked with Stu Buchanon

at the Region V DEC Office to establish camping opportunities on state land during the 17-day excursion, finishing at Liberty State Park on Liberty Island. The local community followed their adventures as “Enviro-trek 2000” was featured on the front page of the Adirondack Daily Enterprise each day. Thom Hallock of WPTZ News Channel 5 featured the group’s exploits on the evening news in a weekly segment called Champlain – 2000.

Jim also enjoyed encouraging hundreds of students to participate in snowshoe racing. “A great many of them likely ran further in snowshoe racing than they thought was possible over the past 35 years,” Jim remembers fondly. “I still have video footage of Andrew Lockhart from St. Vincent on the CBS Morning Show describing the first time he saw snowflakes coming down in October of his freshman year as he wondered if they would hurt him. Then five months later, he was earning medals on snowshoes in the North American Snowshoe Classic with the CBS crew filming his success.”

Throughout, there have been challenging weather conditions that presented incredible obstacles, like driving cold winds, temperatures well below zero, powder snow well over three feet deep

Top Image: The Coaching Staff at PSC. Back Row, Left to Right: Pat Romeo, Zack Luzzi ’10, Jim Tucker, Josh Clemens ’17 , Matt Dougherty, Jazmine Miley, Bailey Walton. Front Row: Casey Gerrish ’10 and Phil Dybfest-Muha ’09.

while competing north of Ottawa at the Canadian Nationals and running 10 kilometers over 10,000 feet in Leadville, CO. “Who does these things while in college?” remarks Jim. “To the best of my knowledge, they all survived and grew from their snowshoe racing experiences.”

The PSC Striders still compete and have won 14 International Snowshoe Championships over the years.

Jim has also volunteered his time and achieved several accolades in the sport:

• 1999 through 2014: Served as President of the Empire State Snowshoe Racing Association.

• 2003: Received the Empire State Snowshoe Racing Association’s Snowshoer of the Year award.

• 2009 and 2013: Served as Chief Field Judge (Head Referee) for Special Olympic World Winter Games Snowshoeing; McCall, Idaho, and PyeongChang, South Korea.

• 2014: Received the Snowshoe Magazine & U.S. Snowshoe Association’s Cindy Brochman Person of the Year award.

• 2015: Received the Area 27 Special Olympics New York State Volunteer of the Year award.

At the behest of President Peter Linkins, Jim also jump-started the marathon canoe team at Paul Smith’s College in 1995. The team enjoys continued success to this day, based on the foundations built by Jim in the early years. He has contributed even more to the various curricular and extra-curricular programs here at PSC, including but not limited to aquatics classes, lifeguarding sessions, CPR and First Aid, First Year Seminar, Canoe Safety, The Humble Spud, and a plethora of intramurals and other recreation.

“I’ve known Jim for almost 30 years, from student to peer to good friend,” stated Professor Becky Sutter ’97. “I’ve seen him humbly change lives by instilling confidence and a sense of place in this community. I think his greatest achievement with me was that he was there when my best memories of PSC were made. He’s very much like his course’s name, ‘The Humble Spud.’ We underestimated his importance.”

Jim has been the cross-country running coach at Paul Smith’s College since 2009, and in that time, he has watched both the men’s and women’s teams blossom into national competitors. Crosscountry team accolades include the NAIA Men’s XC Sunrise Conference Coach of the Year in 2009, YSCC Cross-Country Champions: Men’s - 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2022, Women’s –2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, a pair of Cross-Country Nationals podiums (Men’s team 3rd place in 2010, Women’s team 3rd place in 2021), and 9 AllAmericans (6 women, 3 men). He has also been named YSCC Men’s Cross- Country Coach of the Year four times (2011, 2014, 2015, 2022) and YSCC Women’s Cross-Country Coach of Year four times (2013, 2014, 2015, 2021). Jim will continue to coach the Paul Smith’s cross-country team.

In 2010, Jim was hired as the Athletics Director at the college. As AD, he oversaw an annual budget that grew to $1.4 million and led a staff of 22 full-time and parttime coaches, overseeing 27 athletic teams at PSC. Jim was pivotal in shaping the athletics department into what it is today. With generous financial help from E. Philip Saunders, the Saunders Gymnasium, ski/wax room, soccer field, and climbing wall were all updated and refurbished for

modernization. Under Jim’s leadership, the college also increased its sports offerings, starting with the reintroduction of Men’s/ Women’s Basketball, then including Golf, Bowling, Women’s Rugby, Trapshooting, esports, Men’s/Women’s Hockey, and various other varsity sports. During his tenure, full time coaches were hired to coach men’s and women’s soccer, the Nordic ski team, both men’s and women’s ice hockey as well as men’s and women’s basketball.

The recent athletic success of the Bobcats was due, in part, to the groundwork already laid in place by Jim and his continued guidance over the years. With the focus on developing FIS caliber ski trails at the Paul Smith’s College VIC, and the purchase of a Pisten Bully for trail grooming, the PSC Nordic Ski Team claimed the men’s USCSA National Collegiate title in 2022, while the women’s team placed second. Even during the pandemic, the department experienced growth in athletic enrollment and the recent success is due in large part to

“I’ve known Jim for almost 30 years, from student to peer to good friend. I’ve seen him humbly change lives by instilling confidence and a sense of place in this community... He was there when my best memories of PSC were made.”

Professor Becky Sutter ’97

the overall vision set forth by Jim, his staff, and the support of the campus community.

His dedication to Paul Smith’s College earned him numerous achievements through the years. In 2002, he was recognized by the Paul Smith’s College Alumni Association as the Faculty Member of the Year. A decade later in 2012, he was named the David H. Chamberlain Staff Member of the Year. Jim was also recently inducted into the Paul Smith’s College Hall of Fame, and as Jim Voorhies ’72 exclaims, “Jim Tucker is one of the most dedicated college employees I have ever met. I first met Jim during the early stages of developing the PSC Hall of Fame. Wish I would have met him sooner. Jim, have a great (semi) retirement!”

Jim has held a variety of different positions both inside and outside the college, has served on various committees, coached numerous teams (including Nordic Skiing, Marathon Canoe, and Track/Field), consulted for snowshoe marketing and design companies, authored and wrote on a variety of subjects (including potatoes, snowshoeing, and biking), worked as a consultant for magazines like Sports Illustrated and The New York Times, counseled several youth and student groups, and acted as a Director for many other local programs. He has developed his own personal garden and farmstead called the Ponderosa Poultry Pharm, specializing in beautiful lupins, dahlia bulbs, and some of the best produce that is carefully tended to March through October. Jim is on the Board of Directors for Tucker Farms Inc, owned and operated by his brothers. The farm specializes in seed potatoes but also sells vegetables in season and is home to the “Great Adirondack Corn Maze.”

Jim has also served as the Paul Smiths - Gabriels Fire Department Secretary for 15 years from 1986-2001, instructed coursework for the NYS Outdoor Guide’s Exam, coordinated Wilderness SOLO safety courses, worked as an American Red Cross Instructor for over 20 years, and has been a member of countless local, regional, and national organizations (including the Adirondack Mountain Club and New York State Farms Bureau). He has also been active in many sports and recreational programs and associations over the years. He serves as the President of the Empire State Snowshoe Racing Association, is a delegate for the World Snowshoe Federation (where he was the Race Director for the World Snowshoe Championships held in Saranac Lake, NY in 2017), and acted as a delegate for the New York State Trails Council.

Jim is an Eagle Scout and is a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a former Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Committee

Chairman. He is a Merit Badge Counselor for five required Merit Badges: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Cycling, and Lifesaving and Swimming for BSA Troop 12 in Gabiels, NY. Jim is a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, attending Mass every Sunday regardless of where he is geographically, having a knack for finding a church wherever he may be. Jim has seamlessly done everything and more, all while also being happily married to his wife, Michele, raising two sons, Larry and Mike, and spending time with his grandchildren.

An amazing role model, mentor, and friend to his coaching staff, Jim will continue to be celebrated for all that he has achieved both personally and professionally. He has created a community who will miss his lengthy stories, his calm, cool, collected demeanor in any situation, his deliberate way of doing things, and his wonderfully quirky mannerisms and sense of humor. Jim has helped those fortunate enough to work with him or know him develop into better versions of themselves. And for that, we thank you.

Jim can still be seen walking around campus with his dog, George. George has become the unofficial mascot for the athletics department at PSC and accepts belly rubs as payment for brightening everyone’s day. He is looking forward to another snowshoe season!

Jim and his wife, Michele.

Tucker Farmers, from left to right: Tom, Jim, Richard, and Steve.

CHAMPIONS NATIONAL

Paul Smith’s College Nordic Team Brings Home First Overall National Championship

The conclusion of four days of racing at the 2022 USCSA National Championships came in the midst of a blizzard with snow falling at a rapid rate and the races. Symbolic of the week the Paul Smith’s Bobcats teams had, storming the races to bring home their first-ever overall National Championship.

The week started on day one with the 7.5k skate race where the Bobcats shocked the field taking 1st (Aidan Ripp) 4th, (Gus Whitcomb), and 6th (Logan Jensen) to win day one with 10 points to St. Olaf’s 29 points. Taking home the first-ever National Championship for Paul Smith’s College Bobcats. The Bobcat women followed the men with Dolcie Tanguay leading the women in 2nd overall followed by Jessie Church in 13th, and Kaisa Bosek in 23rd to land them on the podium in 3rd place for the first podium finish for a women’s ski team from Paul Smith’s.

Day two of the USCSA National Championships featured the classic sprint races, an event known for crashes and broken equipment and the Bobcats had it all on day two. The men’s team advanced all six skiers to the final rounds

of 30 (the only program to advance more than 4), and in the rounds, the men’s team saw it all- broken poles, crashing out, and some teammates digging deep to carry the team. The men ended the rounds with three skiers making it to the semi-finals with Aidan Ripp and Diego Schillaci making the A and B finals. In the A final, Aidan Ripp was caught behind a crash and chased hard to catch back on to finish third. In the B final, Diego Schillaci carried the men’s team with an effort that carried him from last to first on the last climb of the race to land him a 6th place finish and the thirdfastest time of the day. The effort landed the men’s team in 2nd, a mere one point behind St. Olaf.

The Bobcat men repeated the effort in the 15k classic mass start with Aidan Ripp once again taking the win, followed by teammates Gus Withcomb in 9th, Diego Schillaci 10th, and Logan Jensen in 11th, landing the Bobcats their second National Championship and Aidan Ripp’s second individual National Championship. The Bobcat women were also up to the task, taking their second podium of the championship with Dolcie Tanguay leading

the way in 3rd, followed by Jessie Church in 10th and Kaisa Bosek in 23rd.

The final day of the competition was the team relay with three athletes rotating 3 laps of the 1.3k in freestyle. The Bobcat women (Jessie Church, Kasia Bosek, and Dolcie Tanguay) led off the day, positioning the first set of laps with the lead four teams before moving into second place and building a one-minute lead over the third-place team. The effort moved the Bobcat women into second place in the combined results for the week.

The Bobcat men followed the women and took the lead in the men’s relay from the gun and did not relent, building a twominute lead over the nine-lap race. Led by Gus Whitcomb who took the early lead and touched off to Logan Jensen who maintained the lead before Aidan Ripp blew the race open on his first of three legs, building a lead the Bobcats would extend each lap for the rest of the race. The Bobcats also fielded a second relay team that placed fifth giving the Bobcats a dominant performance. The win was the Bobcat’s third of the championship,

and combined with their runner-up performance in the classic sprint, the Bobcats claimed the combined National Championship with 57 points over Wyoming’s 120 points.

“I’m blown away by these teams’ courage and tenacity, four races in five days is so hard,” stated Matt Dougherty, head Nordic Coach. “At the beginning of the season, the teams sat down and put pen to paper to create some goals and both teams achieved those goals. As a coach, you can’t ask for more from an athlete than to go out and focus on being their best. Winning championships is great and it’s a tremendous moment for this program and for the college but I am most proud of who this team is and how they support each other. We are so thankful for all the support that helped us accomplish this from our parents to everyone at Paul Smith’s College, and so many more.”

Over the course of the week the Bobcats accumulated 9 team podium finishes as a team, four national championships, three individual national championships, 16 AllAmericans, and 7 Academic All-Americans.

“I am most proud of who this team is and how they support each other.”

Coach Matt Dougherty

Bobcats Back-to-back Conference Champions

The Paul Smith’s College women’s soccer team won the 2022 Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) Championship for the second time in two years. The back-to-back league titles are the first for women’s soccer and signify the dominance and success that the team has enjoyed in recent years.

The Bobcats fought long and hard over the full 90-minutes against a tenacious Seawolves team from Southern Maine CC. With the score knotted up at 0-0, freshman Leah Coulombe (Champlain, NY) drilled the ball past the Seawolves goalkeeper 6 minutes into the first overtime. It was a textbook give and go, as Coulombe touched the ball to Grace Kronick (Cheshire, MA) who then dribbled down the sideline and sent a beautiful cross to Coulombe’s feet. Coulombe had no trouble zeroing in and putting the ball in the left side of the net from just inside the 18-yard line as the PSC bench and fans in attendance roared with delight.

Both teams played a good game, with stats even across all major categories. Senior goalkeeper Anna Thrasher (Leonia, NJ) earned the shutout with a 9-save performance. Head Coach Bailey Walton had lots of positives to say about her defense and goaltending. “Our defense won’t get the stats, but to finish without giving up a goal is incredible. I have to shout out our entire defensive unit who played so beautifully as a whole. Our stopper – Haven Bradt, center back – Jamey Roy, and outside backs – Keeley VanValKenburgh, Maddy Jackson, and Abigail Bateman played as a complete unit. And our senior goalkeeper Anna Thrasher is playing at the very top of her game right now.” Walton continued to heap praise upon her keeper from NJ. “The leader and player that Anna has become is a direct result of her hard work and heart she puts into training every single day.”

The finals proved to be another close game resulting in a 1-0 PSC victory. This time, the Bobcats would play the NHTI Lynx,

a perennial powerhouse in the YSCC. Again, an even game saw the scales tip in favor of the Bobcats when Samantha Severing (Livingston Manor, NY) converted on a pass from Leah Coulombe in the 47th minute. After dissecting the Lynx defense with 3 strategic passes from Madison Reardon (Saranac Lake, NY) to Haven Bradt (Berea, OH) to Coulombe to Severing, Severing had space at the top corner of the 18. She used a good first touch from her left to set up a chance on net from her powerful right foot. Catching the defenders off guard, Severing launched a missile over the Lynx keeper, putting the Bobcats up 1-0.

That was all they would need to ensure their first ever back-toback league title, as Anna Thrasher would shut the door for Paul Smith’s College. Thrasher finished the game with 5 saves, earning her 7th shutout of the season. When asked about winning the championship for the second time in two years, Coach Walton brought it back to the importance of team culture. “A top priority for me personally is our team culture and I think that is reflected when we play. We had two tight games and when things were going tough the team had the ability to grind it out and lift each other up. The team’s character this season is what I am most proud of.”

That team culture has resulted in not only back-to-back league championships, but back-to-back appearances at the Unites States College Athletic Association (USCAA) National Tournament. The women’s team traveled to Virginia Beach but unfortunately dropped their games against Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Penn State Mont Alto. Head coach Walton was voted back-to-back USCAA Women’s D2 Soccer Coach of the Year. Senior Anna Thrasher was named Women’s Player of the Year.

Paul Smith’s College Student-Athletes Earn All-Conference Honors

The Paul Smith’s College men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross-country, and women’s cross-country teams all had players that were selected to be members of the 2022 Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) All-Conference Team at the Conference Championships. A total of 13 student-athletes were chosen as the best of the best in the YSCC for the fall 2022 season, representing the most YSCC All-Conference selections to come from Paul Smith’s College in any one season. Congratulations to all the YSCC AllConference selections, and especially those from Paul Smith’s College!

MEN’S SOCCER

Steven Donnelly (pictured above, left) received both the YSCC Player of the Year and YSCC Goalkeeper of the Year honors for his stellar season in net for the Bobcats. Donnelly finished the season ranked #1 in save percentage and goals against average, and #2 in saves and goals against. He also ranks top-5 in the USCAA in saves, save percentage, and goals against average.

Noel Diaz (pictured above, right) was also chosen as a member of the YSCC All-Conference Team for his solid play in the middle for Paul Smith’s College and ability to control play from both sides of the ball. Diaz finished the season with 6 goals and 2 assists.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Sophomore striker Hayleigh Gates, (pictured top left) coming off one of the greatest freshman campaigns in Paul Smith’s College soccer history (she was named as the USCAA Player of the Year for Women’s DII Soccer last season), continued to add to her trophy case as she was awarded YSCC Player of the Year. Gates scored 9 goals and added 2 assists for 20 points.

Anna Thrasher (pictured top right) was dominant in net all season, leading the YSCC in saves, save percentage, and goals against average. For her efforts, she was chosen as Goalkeeper of the Year in the YSCC. She currently leads the entire nation in goals against average, is 2nd in the nation in save percentage, and 3rd in the nation in goals against. She also added an impressive 7 shutouts on the season.

VOLLEYBALL

Alexandra Cherry, (pictured above, left) a two-time Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week this season, earned a spot on the YSCC AllConference Team as a lethal net presence and solid defender. She had 153 kills, 199 digs, and 17 service aces on the season for the Bobcats.

Rounding out the YSCC All-Conference selections for Paul Smith’s College is Jordan Louis (pictured above, right). The Navajo, NM native helped the Bobcats to the YSCC Championship game, and finished the season with 142 kills, 217 digs, and an impactful 51 service aces.

Katrien Roefs (pictured bottom left) was named to the AllConference Team due to her ability in the midfield as a powerful defender who also has developed as a fantastic playmaker. Roefs finished the season with 6 goals and 2 assists.

Jamey Roy (pictured bottom right) rounds out the All-Conference selections for the women’s soccer team as a center back who intimidates opposing offenses with her physicality and speed. Roy was a shutdown defenseman for the Bobcats, anchoring a defense that allowed just 9 goals in 14 games.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Wesley Burkit was a dominating force all season for the Paul Smith’s College women’s crosscountry team, winning multiple races in addition to being named YSCC Runner of the Week. Burkit placed 2nd at the YSCC Championships to help the Bobcats to a 2nd place team finish.

Ellen Haas was the other selection as a representative of the YSCC All-Conference Team, running her way to a 3rd place finish in the YSCC Championships. A solid runner all year, she helped the Bobcats win 2nd place in the Championships.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Freshman Philip Matthews was named to YSCC All-Conference Team, scoring some important points through the fall semester and leading the Bobcats in the YSCC Championships last weekend in Concord, NH with a 3rd place finish.

Another freshman named to the YSCC All-Conference team was Ryan Chiari for his prowess on the trails, leading the Bobcats in fastest times on numerous occasions throughout the season. He finished in 7th place for the Bobcats at the YSCC Championships.

Logan Krahn rounds out the YSCC All-Conference selections for the Paul Smith’s College men’s cross-country team. The sophomore from Salem, NH helped the Bobcats to a 1st place finish in the YSCC Championships in 6th place.

Pictured from the top, down: Wesley Burkit, Ellen Haas, Philip Matthews, Ryan Chiari, Logan Krahn.

Cross Country Team Wins

Yankee Small College Conference

The Paul Smith’s College men’s team won the 2022 Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) Championship, led by Philip Matthews, who finished third in 30:48.6. Matthews, Logan Krahn (6th place) and Ryan Chiari (7th place) all earned All-Conference honors for their performance. Logan completed the 8K in 31:15, with Ryan close behind in 31:28.

Captain Zack Sprott – Scribner placed 8th in 31:31, and fellow senior, Alex Cameron finished in 10th place in 33:43. Krahn, Chiari and Sprott-Scribner finished within 15 seconds of one another and with five Bobcats finishing in the top 10, the team was in fine shape for a convincing victory, winning with 29 points. Hampshire College finished in second place with 62, followed closely by Central Maine with 66 points, and Vermont Tech in fourth with 74 points.

The last time the Paul Smith’s College men’s team won the YSCC XC title was in 2018 at Hampshire College, and this year’s win was similar in many respects. Although neither the 2018 or the 2022 men’s teams had a superlative star, both teams had several hard working runners who worked very well together to improve over the course of their respective season to earn the YSCC titles.

A dozen members of the team competed for the Paul Smith’s College men, and although the top five were the team scorer’s at the conference championships, there were several times as the season moved forward that other members of the team ranked among the top five due to illness, injuries, or academic obligations to other members of the team.

Wesley Burkit placed second and Ellen Haas placed third to earn All-Conference honors in the women’s 6K race, and led the team to a second place finish with 42 points. Burkit’s time of 27:07 was solid, given that Wes was dealing with a bruise to the foot earlier in the week. Ellen’s third place time of 27:13 was her personal best, and one position ahead of last year’s 4th place finish over the same Vermont Tech course. Melody Ascioti finished in 32:13 and in 12th place, while Ellie Judice placed 14th with a time of 33:10. Kianna Hanson rounded out the team scoring with a time of 35:35.

Albany Pharmacy won the women’s 6K with 27 points, led by Conference Champion, Briana Miranda who won in 26:09. Albany Pharmacy’s runners formed a nice cohesive pack that ran together this season, and it paid off nicely for the Panthers in this year’s victory. Paul Smith’s came in second with 42 points, followed by NHTI with 59 and Hampshire College with 91 points.

The Paul Smith’s College XC team traveled to Virginia Beach for USCAA XC Nationals in November. Competing at Small College Nationals is a major highlight for our collegiate cross country runners as they get to see how well they will do with dozens of other collegiate athletes from America’s small colleges and universities. The men’s team finished just off the podium in fourth place, just 15 points behind third place Bluefield State (WV). The women placed seventh at the USCAA Nationals 6k course in Chesapeake, VA.

SPRING 2022 CEREMONY

FALL 2022 CEREMONY

HALL OF FAME

Paul Smith’s College hosts two Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in 2022

The notion for the Paul Smith’s College Hall of Fame had been in the discussion phase for several years. It was not until 2018 that the idea was initially proposed to the College when a committee consisting of nine members formed to brainstorm ideas, develop operating procedures, and compile a list of both living and deceased nominees for approval. The committee members were made up of representatives of alumni, faculty, and staff. It was agreed upon that, after 75 years since the first class at PSC matriculated, the HOF would have to do some “catch up” and took nearly two years to advance to the selection of the inaugural 66 inductees. There were 34 honorees for 2020, including three couples, and 32 honorees for 2021, including two couples.

In April, Paul Smith’s College honored a combined 66 inductees as part of the College’s inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Hotel Saranac. Among those who were honored included keystone faculty members, college administrators who played critical roles in establishing the foundation of the College, longtime staff members who went above and beyond their role to enhance the student experience, and college founder Phelps Smith.

During the second ceremony, held in October and also at the Hotel Saranac, the College inducted ten additional individuals who have had a profound impact on furthering the College’s mission and academic excellence. Throughout the night there were countless stories and memories shared. From recounting a bumpy bobsledding experience, expressing the camaraderie that comes along with being a part of a team, and recalling the story of helping a fellow Smitty rebuild his home – the evening was filled with nostalgia, gratitude, and joy.

Prior to the Hall of Fame Celebration, there was the official unveiling of the Paul Smith’s Conference Room at Hotel Saranac, something that was announced in June 2021. The room and adjacent hallway are adorned with historical images from Paul Smith’s College.

The HOF committee honors individuals from five distinct categories: Faculty and Administrators, Distinguished PSC Staff, Distinguished Alumni, Athletics, and Community Partners/Friends of the College. This allows for the opportunity for anyone who has made significant contributions to the past or present success of the college to be eligible.

To learn more about the current inductees, and how to nominate, scan the qr code or visit: paulsmiths.edu/alumni/hall-of-fame/

CFES Grad Continues to Support Students Across North Country as Director of Admissions at Paul Smith’s College

by Jon Reidel, Director of Communications & Advancement at CFES Brilliant Pathways

When Hannah Ackerman ’11 gives campus tours to prospective Paul Smith’s students, she often sees young people that remind her of when she first visited the college in 2008. Hailing from tiny Milford, NY, near Cooperstown, she knows firsthand the obstacles rural students face, especially those who become the first in their families to attend college.

“I let them know they are college material,” says Ackerman, now director of admissions at Paul Smith’s. “Whenever I say I’m from Milford people from the area come up after and ask me questions. It helps to see someone from where you come from.”

The 43 students in Ackerman’s graduating class at Milford Central are having successful careers both locally and nationally. They include a veterinarian, geologist, physician assistant, corrections officer, police officer, IT specialist, dental nutritionist, business owner, teacher, therapeutic specialist working with disabled veterans, and other successful professionals.

“Our class had a collective drive,” she says. “We all worked together and pushed each other to further our education so we could get out there and really do something with our lives.”

Ackerman attributes the success of her class to a mix of hard work, seeing their parents struggle to make ends meet, Clark Scholarship support and leadership opportunities with CFES Brilliant Pathways. “Milford is not a wealthy area,” she says. “I can remember my mother writing a check for lunch hoping there was enough money in the account. That makes me appreciate what my parents went through for us.”

Ackerman’s younger sister Emily, who is disabled, also received a Clark scholarship. “She’s in a wheelchair and

has had some hardships along her disability journey, but has managed to overcome them,” says Hannah. “She’s doing postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School to understand how cancer cells behave and repair themselves during different treatments.” Before that, Emily earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.

Back in high school, Ackerman was chosen by her guidance counselor to serve as a student leader for CFES Brilliant Pathways along with two friends. They attended trainings, served as CFES mentors and participated at the CFES national conference. “CFES helped us become leaders and to think about how we can set good examples for other students.”

Today, Ackerman uses her own college and career pathway to help students navigate their postsecondary journey. Convinced she wanted to be a musician, she applied to four colleges that required auditions of aspiring music majors. By the time she got to her third audition at Ithaca College along with 30 other flutists vying for one spot, she “knew it wasn’t for her.”

Fortunately, Ackerman had a backup plan to work in the hospitality industry based on her experience at a local lodge. She had already gotten into Paul Smith’s highly regarded Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management program and decided to take a visit.

“As soon as I drove on campus, I knew it was the place for me,” says Ackerman, who credits a scholarship from the Clark Foundation, a major supporter of CFES work in area schools, for making it possible. “I wanted out of Milford to go somewhere big, but it turned out to be smaller, Paul Smith’s that felt like home.”

With 21 AP credits from high school, Ackerman graduated in three years and

a job at Lake Placid’s Mirror Lake Inn. After five years there, she decided to take a job in admissions at Paul Smith’s.

Ackerman has come full circle. She is helping students from rural communities realize they can succeed in college and she’s involved with CFES again. “Schools in Malone and Ausable and others are very engaged in CFES: giving students the opportunity to see college campuses and meet people who look like them. It’s great to see that CFES is exposing rural youth to these opportunities.”

That relationship has become significantly larger, spurred by a $1.23m Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant from the Department of Education, that will allow CFES to help 4,000 more students in Northeastern NY become college and career ready.

“Paul Smith’s is joining nine other college partners that will open up their campuses to students, provide mentors and myriad other support. Not only will area youth become more college ready, the program will create economic development in the region by ensuring that North Country youth are prepared for high-wage jobs,” said Rick Dalton, CFES president and CEO.

“I love helping people who aren’t college bound or think they aren’t college material,” says Ackerman. “I tell them that it’s all about putting yourself out there and trying something new. If a major you thought you liked doesn’t work out, try something else. Don’t regret not knowing what could have been.”

For more information on Brilliant Pathways, please visit BrilliantPathways.org.

Over 140 Smitties participated in the spring commencement. PSC awarded masters certificates, baccalaureate and associate degrees, plus an honorary degree to Trustee Ken Raymond ’68, who was also the commencement speaker. Student speaker Ethan Billman ’22 was not deterred by the number of guests in the audience - he once spoke at an FAA convention with over 20,000 people in attendance!

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022

REFLECTIONS ON LOWER ST. REGIS: Returning to my Community

by Chris L. Mikolajczyk, CLM ’90

When I was asked to write for this edition of The Sequel, I jumped at the chance. As a Paul Smith’s alumni (EET 1990) I’d like to share a small experience I had in early August 2022. I was fortunate enough to be invited to be the plenary speaker for the Adirondack Lakes Alliance (www.adirondacklakesalliance.org)

7th annual conference held annually at the stunningly beautiful facilities at Paul Smith’s. Now, I’m a bit biased since I am a graduate, but the new facilities are all excellent examples of classic Adirondack architecture with a modern touch.

I can’t begin to describe the incredible sense of pride I had, returning to my alma mater, a place where I started my journey as a 17-year old freshman in September 1988 learning about limnology, including how to spell it. Now, my return was as the president of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), representing so many talented, dedicated people who work for our continents’ lakes day in and day out. And to top it off, to see Dr. Curt Stager, an accomplished and old PSC professor, in attendance as I spoke was the icing on the cake. Dr. Stager and I had presented together at the New York State Federation of Lake Associations back in April 2022, however for this particular session at PSC, I was solo. In my mind, I had completed the circle both professionally and personally that day, and of course topped it off with an ice cream cone from Donnelly’s. If you know PSC and the Adirondacks, then you know what I mean.

On the drive to PSC that rainy morning, I reflected on what PSC means to me and “community” sums it up the best. PSC is a community to me, even all these years later. I thought of my three favorite professors: John Brown, Bud Ziolkowski and Sherry Godlewski. They were my favorites for several reasons: they pronounced my last name correctly on the first day of class (only time in my life that’s happened!), they were the core instructors for my major (Ecology and Environmental Technology), and lastly, they saw something in me that I did not. I was a mediocre student at best. I struggled in class but would eventually excel in the field and in the lab. They got me through the books and tests until my textbook learning skills caught up to my field learning skills. I loved that they would be present at some of the lean-to barbeque cookouts and ice-fishing trips, and would talk to me person to person instead of instructor to student. It was the attention I needed to be a better student at a time when I clearly

Presenting at the Adirondack Lakes Alliance (above), and meeting with Dr. Stager (left).

“In my mind, I had completed the circle both professionally and personally that day, and of course topped it off with an ice cream cone from Donnelly’s. If you know PSC and the Adirondacks, then you know what I mean.”

struggled as one. I’m proud to say that I had a great visit this past April with John and Bud, both of whom still live here in the Adirondacks.

I also thought of the skills that PSC taught me, and the many avenues I could have taken. There are numerous fields one could enter with a PSC environmental based degree: biology, wildlife, fisheries, parks, water and planning are just a few of these areas, but I chose lake and watershed management, as well as the protection of our surface and groundwater. One of my employees, Jesse Smith, is a 2015 PSC graduate. I hired him mostly based on his PSC hands on training, knowing that he would have the right field background for the position and would understand the sense of community we were looking for at the firm. Jesse specializes in aquatic plant species, a major management issue in lakes and reservoirs,and he just led a field effort for a project we possess conducting an aquatic vegetation survey in a central Adirondack lake, looking specifically for invasive species. Jesse was thrilled when we landed the project and couldn’t believe he was going to be paid to do the same work in the same places he worked as an undergrad at PSC. Jesse renewed my faith in PSC since I hadn’t been able to visit for quite a few years and encouraged me to reach back out to our community.

After I spoke that August day, I went outside where the sun was shining brightly and the loons were calling, and reflected on alI that I had learned from PSC. I realized that I learned just as much from the entire campus community over the years, as I have from all the textbooks I had through the completion of graduate school, if not more. To quote the Bandamanna Saga, a section of the Sagas of Icelanders, “Wisdom is welcome wherever it comes from” and what I learned from the PSC community has been incredibly valuable, both professionally and personally.

To learn more about Paul Smith’s natural sciences programs, visit: paulsmiths.edu/natural-science-dept.

Chris meeting up with his favorite professors, John Brown and Bud Ziolkowski.

“I reflected on what PSC means to me and ‘community’ sums it up the best.”

ST. REGIS MOUNTAIN

by Mary Mayer Shapiro

Why do I love you, majestic Queen?

The woman on the mountain

Who is centuries old

Maybe hard as rock

The kiss of the sun rays

Warms her body

As she lays there with open arms

Greeting all who comes

Awaits for the trail blazers to climb the mountain high

On a well worn path

Greets all visitors

Lets them rest and take in the peaceful view

Some time served with a gentle breeze

Clouds would pass by Nearly touching the natural elevation Like a blanket for security

Looking West you see body of waters

Looking East you see Paul Smith’s College With buildings and dorms Nestle against the landscape

The tower of the structure

That was once housed the old library Beckons to all

For the annual pilgrimage

The path has a moderate terrain

Slowly walking uphill

Couple of steep spots, Crossing a brook

The last trek is the hardest A steep hill For a short duration

But not that challenging

They come from all over Sign their names in the book

Before entering Sign out when leaving

Others come from all over An annual tradition

A rite for some Bring children, grandchildren, to continue the ritual legacy

When I was not an octogenarian

I zip through the trail, slower as I aged The woman still waits for my return On the well mark course

The ritual hazing

Of Paul Smith’s College Freshman

Eagerly climb

Without difficulty for the young

The woman on the mountain Never left

Who is centuries old

Maybe hard as rock

The kiss of the sun rays

Warms her body

As she lays their with open arms

Greeting all who comes

FORESTRY CLUB CABIN

FIREPLACE RESTORATION

by Steven Frederick

Want to get a Smitty, especially a Stumpy all fired up? Just tell them the beautiful student-built fireplace in the Forestry Club Cabin can no longer be used as it does not meet current building codes! As the focal point when one walks into the cabin, the huge stone fireplace naturally draws one’s attention. It was built by Paul Pillis ’69 and a handful of student volunteers over a couple of years with the chimney capstone being installed in the spring of 1973.

Over the past 50 years, hundreds of students and a host of events were held in the Forestry Club Cabin while enjoying a crackling fire in the proudly built fireplace. Unfortunately, the fireplace failed an inspection a couple of years ago and future fires were prohibited. The flame literally went out, perhaps forever.

At Reunion 2021, Paul Pillis was presenting a slide show on the history of the cabin explaining how the project went from a crazy idea to fruition. When Paul announced to the large group of Smitties gathered around the dark unlit fireplace that it can no longer be used, well it was like waving a red flag in front of a bull! The group pledged to raise the money needed to make the necessary repairs and get it operational again. One year later, during Reunion 2022, all the work had been completed and a ceremonial fire was lit, once again bringing the beautiful fireplace back to life. Smitty and local blacksmith David Woodward ’75 (owner of Train Brook Forge on Easy Street) created the most incredible spark screen, a true work of art, to finish off the project. The fireplace is truly breathtaking and every Smitty should visit the Forestry Club Cabin and see it firsthand!

REIMAGINING ST. GABRIELS

HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE

The former St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church is located on the corner of Routes 86 & 30, across from the Paul Smith’s College campus. The land was donated to the diocese in the 1890s by Paul Smith, the Adirondack guide and popular entrepreneur, to provide a place of worship for the guests and staff of his hotel which was built at the site of what is now Paul Smith’s College. The church was constructed in 1896 but was closed in 2003. In 2020, legal ownership was granted to Paul Smith’s College. The architecture is unique and breathtaking. “The magnificently paneled hardwood interior is startling in its richness” (R. McGowan, Architecture from the Adirondack Foothills, 1977).

WE NEED YOUR HELP

We are reaching out to our friends and neighbors for help in turning the historic St. Gabriel’s church into a non-denominational gathering space for campus and community events. We have a unique opportunity to preserve a local landmark and use it to showcase the rich history and culture of the area while offer opportunities that benefit summer and year around residents, visitors, and students at Paul Smith’s College.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

The St. Gabriel’s renovation project is positioned as a signature gathering space for campus and community events. Its architecture and history add a key historical component to PSC and will offer new opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members. It will also provide a unique “sacred,” yet unaffiliated space that encourages “small” spiritual reflection on the natural world. This public space will offer a coffee & bake shop and host academic, artistic, and private events.

WHAT HAS TO BE DONE

Built in 1896 and abandoned since 2003, the historic building needs critical structural upgrades. These include a new roof, new basement, HVAC, drilled well, septic system, ADA-compliant bathroom, site work, lighting, and more.

COMMUNITY INPUT

In the spring of 2021, graduate students in the sustainable communities track of the new PSC master’s program in natural resource management surveyed year-round residents and visitors asking for their thoughts on what should be done with St. Gabriel’s. The results were heavily in favor of a public performance space, studentrun coffee & bake shop, wedding venue, arts center, and historical museum. It is our sincere hope that St. Gabriel’s can be placed on the National Historic Registry.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

To secure the future of St. Gabriel’s as a college and community asset, $500,000 needs to be raised. Thanks to the generosity and vision of the Cloudsplitter Foundation, a lead gift commitment of $250,000 in matching funds has been made to support this community project. Your thoughtful contributions will now be doubled! To learn more, or to donate, please contact the Office of College Advancement at collegeadvancement@paulsmiths.edu.

Historical and contemporary pillars of the Adirondacks celebrated

Paul Smith’s College, after noting its 75th anniversary last summer, hosted a gala fundraising event on the college campus in August. The event, benefitting the College of the Adirondacks, was held in the Joan Weill Student Center and was themed to emulate the atmosphere that existed around 1900, a time when Apollos “Paul” Smith, with his wife Lydia Martin Smith, were the proprietors of one of the most famous resort hotels in North America.

The Adirondack Store in Lake Placid was enlisted to decorate the gala site with historic antiques from that era. Store owner Chris English owns a significant collection from the era, including Paul Smith’s personal walking cane.

It was a pleasure to be able to honor the Adirondack Foundation, whose work compliments the mission of the college. They have been supporting educational and economic opportunities for the residents of the Adirondacks for 25 years.

We are pleased to share that the gala helped to raise over $300,000 in scholarship aid for Paul Smith’s College. There were 162 guests in attendance. It is through this generosity that we can continue to provide experiential learning, train future leaders in sustainability, and expand our social and economic impact. Scholarship aid is important to most Paul Smith’s College students, as it often serves as a key piece of their educational funding. Together, with friends like you, we can provide a transformative experience to PSC students that lasts a lifetime.

THANK YOU!

Cali Brooks, President & CEO of the Adirondack Foundation along with Craig Weatherup, Adirondack Foundation board member and longtime supporter of PSC.

A special note from Mallery Roberts, daughter of Alumni

John M. Roberts ’57

My father John M. Roberts is an alumni of Paul Smith’s. Born and raised in Montreal when my father was a young man he heard about a hotel school in the Adirondacks. He made his way across the border to meet with Dr. Buxton. Although he could not afford the tuition, Dr. Buxton was so impressed with the my father he made it possible for him to attend Paul Smith’s.

My father went on to Denver University and a brilliant career in hospitality eventually becoming a regional Vice President with the Sheraton Corporation. At the end of his career he returned to Saranac Lake to head the hotel training facility and manage the Hotel Saranac - at the time a property of the college. Please see Saranac News clipping attached.

My father is 86 years young. He and my mother have been married for 62 years. I am thrilled to accompany my father to Saranac Lake to attend your gala.

Dear Alumni,

When tasked with writing this message for the Sequel to all alumni, I fear that I won’t be able to connect with each of you on a more personal level. Yes, I am an alum, but our time at PSC as students may be like comparing apples to oranges. Or maybe more like comparing pine to birch. How can I possibly relate to you and your Smitty experience?

As a Hotel & Restaurant Management major, I did not interact with many folks in other degree programs. Having never lived on campus, I didn’t have roommates or 2 a.m. fire alarm activations. I was a nontraditional student and a few years older than those around me, making me feel more like everyone’s “mom” rather than their classmate. But then it occurred to me. We all have differences, from our chosen degree program to our hometown. Our favorite sport to our eye color. The way we chose to consume maple syrup (sugar on snow, anyone?) to our favorite time of year (Winter Carnival is the BEST!). The one thing we have in common is Paul Smith’s College.

PSC gave me a sense of belonging, a purpose…and it still does. Every time an alum stops by the office, I see that look of pure happiness on their face when they share a memory of their time here. When a new student talks about their first hike up St. Regis Mountain or a paddle on the lake, I remember my first time with great fondness too.

So, as much as I may not know about your personal experience at PSC, I do know that the community we had chosen to pursue our dream is still here. The programs may grow, the faces may change, but the Paul Smith’s experience remains.

Best wishes,

Heather Tuttle ’99 Alumni Relations Director

ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matthew Purcell ’78, President

Daniel Richards ’89, 1st Vice President

Russell Wagner ’05, 2nd Vice President

Peter Frank ’83, Secretary

Maureen Morgan ’83, Treasurer

Darrell Austen ’94

Katharine Clemow ’05

John D’Adamo ’82

William Farnham ’98

Ashley Flynn ’21

Karen Frank ’83

Donald Jones ’00

Timothy McLaughlin ’02

Patrick Mercurio ’07

Terrence Murphy ’78

Pamela Nobles ’77

Patricia Pastella ’83

Andrew Quinn ’83

Christopher Reuther ’04

Emily Segada ’20

Jonathan Spaeth ’15

Andrea Urmston ’89

Scott van Laer ’93

2023 ALUMNI EVENTS

JANUARY

Alumni Board Meetings: Albany January 7 & 8

Alumni Reception: Albany Area

January 7

NYSAPLS 2023 Conference: Verona, NY January 18-20

FEBRUARY

Winter Carnival Reception: Saranac Lake February 11

MARCH

Alumni Reception: NYC March 2

Alumni Pancake Breakfast: Bob’s Trees

APRIL

Sugarbush Breakfast: Paul Smiths .

March 18

April 15

Alumni Board Meetings: Paul Smiths April 15 & 16

MAY Spring Commencement

JUNE

Campground Clean-Up Day

May 21

June 10

Alumni Board Meetings: Paul Smiths June 10 & 11

JULY

Reunion 2023: Paul Smiths

Annual Association Meeting: Paul Smiths

July 28 - 30

July 29

Alumni Board Meeting: Paul Smiths July 30

AUGUST

Empire Farm Days: Pompey August 3-5

Alumni Reception at Heritage Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . August 4

Alumni Picnic: Bob’s Trees

SEPTEMBER

Campground Clean-Up Day

Family Homecoming Weekend . . . . . . . .

Alumni Basketball Game

OCTOBER

Hall of Fame 2023 Reception

August 13

September 16

September 22 - 24

September 23

October 14

Alumni Board Meetings: Paul Smiths October 14 & 15

NOVEMBER

Giving Tuesday

*Additional events may be added in the future. Please visit paulsmiths.edu/alumni to view the alumni calendar of events.

CLASS NOTES

BIRTHS

To Yulia and Timothy McLaughlin ’02, a daughter, Maeve Hazel on August 22, 2021.

To Katrina (Doxtader ’08) and Justin Talbot, two sons, Ander and Bode on July 14, 2022.

To Joelle (Guisti ’12) and Alex Kerr ’09, a son, Iver Alexander on October 27, 2022. Welcomed home by big sister Woodsley (age 2).

To Stephanie (Dalaba ’14) and Ryan Deibler ’13, a daughter, Brianna Mae on May 9, 2022.

(Pictured to the right.)

To Caitlyn (Mack ’14) to Anthony Angelo ’14, a son, Apollos James born on January 19, 2022.

To Rebecca Bingham ’16 and Adam Harris ’07, a daughter, Piper Henrietta Mae on January 21, 2022.

To Julia (Payson ’17) and Ryan Gumbart ’17, a daughter, Sarah Laurel in April. Welcomed home by big sister Ann (age 2).

To Amanda and Steven Vincent ’17, a daughter, Laah Rae on February 15, 2022.

To Amanda (Menard ’18) and Ben Tucker, a son, Oliver Hobart, on June 7, 2022,

To Jennifer Petricca ’21 and James Hayner ’21, a son Hudson Gerald on April 30, 2022. Welcomed home by big brother Jackson Harvey (age 2).

To Chelsea (Brodhead ’13) and Michael Tyszko, a son, Emmett Michael, on August 21, 2022.

MARRIAGES

November 28

Hannah (Zehr) to Eric Schwartzentruber ’94 on August 27, 2021.

Katrina Doxtader ’08 to Justin Talbot on January 25, 2020.

Sarah (Cornwell ’16) to Tim Noeth on October 16, 2021.

Bridget (Parks ’16) to Brandon McCormick on July 10, 2021.

Mary Beth Sareault to Joshua Clemens ’17 on July 30, 2022.

Joseph (Kosa) to Victor Dickson ’17 on February 29, 2020.

Skyler (Lyons ’19) to Bradley Geroux ’19 on September 17, 2021.

Jessica (Rodino) to Justin Sturtz ’22 on September 10, 2022.

CLASS NOTES

— 50s —

Clare Ely Hatler ’50 is still living in the same house in Squim, WA, since 1975. Her two sons live nearby with their families. She is so grateful to be living this long, 91-years, in good health and enjoying her family, activities, and friends.

Donald R. McGuirk ’55 is still hunting, fishing, and dancing.

William E. Greaves ’58 is now 84 and is limited in what he can do. Thus, no campus visits. However, he does play with and customizes Lionel Trains. He also does woodwork. His art is hanging in his church and seafood restaurants. He also has an order for a Mexican restaurant.

— 60s—

Donald A. Dellow ’62 writes that his hobby is sketching, and he sometimes posts on Instagram. When someone posted a sketch/watercolor that reminded him of the Adirondacks and Paul Smith’s, he commented on the sketch noting that he had graduated from PSC. It turns out the artist, who is also a graduate of PSC, graduated a few years after him. Small world!

Thomas G. May ’62 retired in August from being a local pastor in the United Methodist Church.

Garry Nelson ’62 writes: Thank you again for all you do at PSC, especially for Piners. This picture (to the right) is of Dennis Flynn ’88 giving me a plaque for hiring him right out of PSC. Dennis was a GREAT employee and worked for me when we were Adirondack Forestry Inc. and then when I sold the company to Fountain Forestry in 2000. He went on

to teach at Saratoga BOCES back where he started before entering PSC. Dennis is one fine example of a PSC graduate.

David P. Smith ’63 is retired and enjoying life with his bride, Janet, of 57 years. They have a summer home at Caroga Lake, Fulton County, NY.

J. Brian Fiacco ’63 is alive and well. He just moved to Florida!

James M. Fortune ’63 last attended PSC in ’62 and then transferred to a 4-year college with two courses needed to graduate. In spring ’63 he was contacted by PSC requesting transcripts of his attendance at PSC because a fire destroyed the records. He sent the transcript copy back and included his last semester at Rocky Mountain College. With that, PSC awarded him his associate degree. Thus out of a tragic fire - some good resulted.

Frederick S. Downs Jr. ’64 says it does not seem possible that he graduated from PSC 58 years ago and has been retired from the Connecticut State Police for 35 years after 24 years of service - my how life is fleeting. He sends his best to the Class of 1964.

William M. Shorter ’64 is still skiing in Utah - mostly for free at 82.

Frederick S. Downs Jr. ’64 recalls that he struggled with his surveying class, so he asked Professor Peroni what he could do to pass the class. Peroni stated that if he promised never to touch a transit again, Peroni would pass him. He promised, and Peroni passed him.

Paul “Dutch” E. Van Schaick ’65 says hi to all his stump jumpers from Paul Smith’s, with a special hello to James O. Crevelling ’65. Their third great grandson is due any day now.

David A. Noll ’66 is now retired and doing a lot of volunteer driving for the Volunteer Driver’s Center. He’s still cutting trees when the opportunity arises.

Dr. Thomas F. Sherman ’67 still enjoys skiing but has not raced in two years. He has “regular aging issues” but is still having fun. He is enjoying family, travel, and a good life. He says, “Thanks PSC for igniting my good life”.

Robert T. Escheman ’67 writes that in the last Sequel, there was a story about canoeists

having a full moon paddle. He loved the idea. This fall, he recommended a full moon kayak paddle on an adjacent river at his development. He’s sure it will be great.

William W. Clark ’69 is looking forward to attending the PSC Reunion in 2022 and connecting with some former classmates. Thank you to Paul Pillis who continues to work to hold up the Paul Smith’s icon and keep the Smitty spirit alive!!

— 70s —

Scott W. Tirrell ’72 says that while retirement looks appealing, that’s not quite in the cards yet. After being laid off as VP of Finance at the Claremont School of Theology, he has been doing accounting work for four different organizations. Lord willing, he will be back east for the 50th reunion!

Theodore J. Karns ’72 writes that he remembers “rat slapping” at city dump and bobsled racing on “Epsilon Pi” Hill.

Hugh R. Law ’72 says that he is so thankful for the education and life experiences he had while at Paul Smith’s College. He is hopeful that the alumni body will continue to remain strong in support of the college and each other.

Karl H. Severance ’72 writes that after working for the USFS and NPS intermittently for almost 20 years, he went to Alaska and spent 10 years in mid-management at Alyeska Resort. After that came his only “real” job with the AK highways for another 15 years at which time he retired to start his own property management business, which keeps him busy

part-time. He’s married and has a son and three grandsons. He plays on skis, mountain bikes, rafts, and dance floors as much as possible! Not rich, but happy!

Earl S. Hitchcock Jr. ’72 resides in Greenwich, NY with his wife Victoria. They have been blessed with two daughters and are enjoying their four grandchildren. He is President of Tri-lakes Home Medical Equipment based in Saranac Lake with commercial property on the corner of Broadway and Bloomingdale Ave. He says “Stop by, I might be around”.

James R. Zynsky ’72 writes that half of his Monroe, NC property is now a Certified North Carolina Tree Farm. The other half of his property is in grassland. They are growing Piedmont variety of Loblolly Pine, Yellow Poplar (planted as seedlings): natural seeding; 5 species of oak, 2 species of elm, sweetgum, 2 species of hickory. He and his wife went on a hike in September on the Biltmore Estate nearby (3-hour drive away) in the Smoky Mountains, North Carolina. During that hike, they stopped in to the “First Forest School” in the U.S. In the restored original building (a one room structure), they took the time for a quick refresher class in forest management. Management practices are much the same. Interesting in 1906, the basic equipment for a student was a horse.

Edward J. Beattie ’73 writes that they are doing well, though Covid has put a cramp in their retirement plans for lots of international travel. Their son Ryan made partner in his law firm and their son Mark became engage to a gal from Australia. Mark and Chrissy are planning a wedding in Australia for April of 2023.

Frank J. Bermel Jr. ’74 is living in Alden, NY He retired in 2012 after 36 years with Hostess Cake & Wonder Bread. He spent time with the NYSDEC and New England Log Homes as a sawyer. He has been married for 42 years to his wife Susan. He spent time working at Cabela’s for eight years. He hunts duck, turkey, and deer as much as possible. He belongs to the Alden Rod and Gun where he runs a trap league on Wednesday.

Barry Johnston ’74 retired as Director of Quality Resources for BARC Developmental Services, an organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities in Bucks County, PA. He is currently working part time as a ski instructor for Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center in Macungie, PA, as well as being an American Heart Association Training Center Faculty Member, teaching CPR and First Aid for the Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton, PA.

Joseph H. Finan ’75 retired from the National Park Service after 36 years. He is enjoying retirement in Easton, NY.

Martha (Lang) Watts ’77 is still in Saranac Lake and would love to hear from her PSC friends.

Joanna J. Walsh ’78 writes that she remembers how hard she worked on the Forestry Club Cabin - she even fell off the roof while shoveling snow from it!

Elaine Leach Fuller ’78 attended and enjoyed the reunion!

Laura A. Wright Winkler ’78 recalls that Prof Hoyt always called her “Luscious Laura”. Probably not very politically

correct these days, but this is a fond memory for her. Those were different times and she’s glad to have good memories. She sends a shout out to Paul Pillis too.

Robert W. Grossenbacher ’79 is still surveying (since 1979). He would love to hear from classmates! You can reach him at bgross57@aol.com.

— 80s —

Andrew T. Guatelli PE, GE ’80 says all is well.

Karen M. Starkweather ’80 sends a shout out to the EET class of 1980! And the “Easy Street Girls” from the summer of 1979! Great times.

Bart Crary ’86, EET writes “the best thing I ever did was enroll at Paul Smiths College. The one semester we studied wastewater set the course for the rest of my life. I worked for several municipalities at their wastewater plants and along the way earned my NYS 3A wastewater certificate as well as the DOH 2B,C and D water certificate. These certificates have served me well, ensuring me employment throughout the state. Through the years, it was my honor to operate all types of wastewater plants, from the very basic to the advanced. I spent 30 years in the field and was able to retire. I’ve been retired now for five years and life is great. Between spending my time visiting our five grandchildren, my wife Jane and I travel the country with our travel trailer.”

Dana L. Derico-Carfi ’87 is looking forward to Summer 22 Reunion! She’s looking forward to seeing so many of our alums!

— 90s —

Dean Martinus ’90 named President for Restaurant Associates Catering Division. As President for Restaurant Associates’ Catering Division, Dean oversees CxRA in New York City, Mazzone Hospitality in Albany, Max Ultimate in Boston and Occasions Caterers in Washington, DC. Dean is a graduate of Paul Smith’s College and had joined RA right out of college. He went on to oversee multiple PGA Championships including the Ryder Cup, the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and the annual US Open Tennis Tournament in Flushing Meadows, NY. Dean then joined Great Performances and was named President two years later. Under his leadership, the company quadrupled in business as he oversaw its off-premise catering business, Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Plaza Hotel Banquets to name a few. In 2019, Dean rejoined Restaurant Associates.

— 00s —

Kaleb Winters ’03 named NYSAPLS Surveyor of the Year 2022 and has also been promoted to Senior Land Surveyor in the Bureau of Real Property, Division of Lands and Forests at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in Albany, NY.

— 10s —

Benjamin Wrazen ’18 is currently employed by United States Department of Agriculture and resides in Charleston, South Carolina.

Paul Smith’s College reserves the right to edit class notes and other submissions for content and clarity.

TRAIL MARKERS

DEATHS

Mary (Wilson) Collins, former instructor, on October 25, 2022, of Rainbow Lake, NY.

Floyd John, former faculty member, on April 27, 2022, of Vermontville, NY.

Georgia Murphy, former employee, on May 23, 2022, in Saranac Lake, NY.

James William Fort, former employee, on November 3, 2021, of Oak Island, NC.

James B. Heller ’48 on March 5, 2022, of Sherrill, NY.

John E. “Jack” Treptow ’48, December 17, 2021, in Hogansburg, NY.

Kenneth Maxwell ’49 on January 18, 2017, in Georgetown, SC.

Edwin H. Donchey ’52 on May 11, 2022, in Corona, CA.

David W. Elder ’52 on February 1, 2022, in Rochester, NY.

John Richard “Dick” Owens ’53 on February 8, 2022, in Prospect, NY.

Robert H. Stabe ’54 on November 20, 2021, in Vero Beach, FL.

Gene Walsh ’54 on September 1, 2021, in Burbank, CA.

John S. DeGolyer ’55 on May 6, 2022, in Gloversville, NY.

Donald E. Groth ’55 on January 25, 2022, in Hilton, NY.

David T. Boarts ’56 on August 7, 2020, in Wachintgon, NC.

Kendall F. Cleaves ’56 on July 13, 2022, in Missoula, MT.

Robert W. Fowler ’56 on October 27, 2019, in Lake Placid, FL.

George E. McCormick ’56 on April 29, 2022, in Dover-Foxcroft, ME.

George Alley ’57 on September 3, 2022, in Florence, SC.

Richard A. Barth ’57 on December 24, 2020, in Dix Hills, NJ.

Rouse A. Fountain, Sr. ’57 on March 25, 2022, of Lake Clear, NY.

Richard Kenny ’57 on July 8, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM.

Wayne V. Kingsley ’57 on March 4, 2022, in Brandon, VT.

Donald Perryman ’57 on August 10, 2022, in Saranac Lake, NY.

Richard W. Sherwood ’58 on February 1, 2022, in Tualatin, OR.

Byron J. White ’58 on November 27, 2021, in Plymouth, IN.

Jeffrey S. Blackadar ’59 on March 14, 2022, in Dunellen, NJ.

Bradford R. Cook ’59 on August 31, 2022, in Boynton Beach, FL.

Richard W. Coulter ’59 on January 26, 2021, in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Stephen Leedham ’59 on August 24, 2022, in Duxbury, MA.

Howard J. Scheurenbrand Jr. ’59 on November 26, 2021, in Louisa, VA.

Barry B. Tolman ’59 on June 27, 2022, in Keene, NH.

James D. Howland ’60 on March 22, 2022, in Berkshire, NY.

Dale W. Karl ’60 on March 10, 2022, in Windsor, CO.

David Roberts ’60 on October 5, 2022, of East Bridgewater, MA.

William C. Brandt ’61 on October 13, 2022, in Stevensville, MT.

Dr. James Collom ’61 on May 24, 2022, in Tucson, AZ.

Edward Kahrs ’61 on September 28, 2022, in Middlebury, VT.

Daniel F. Shelly ’61 on January 2, 2022, in East Syracuse, NY.

Maynard “Skip” Church II ’62 on July 20, 2022, of York, PA.

Austin L. Mott III ’62, on November 27, 2021, in Knoxville, TN.

Philip J. Myer ’62 on October 7, 2021, in Mount Vernon, WA.

Bernard Richards ’62 on March 5, 2022, in Medford, NJ.

Owen E. Grant ’63 on November 13, 2021, in Bennington, VT.

Jacob P. Holz, Jr ’63 on Sunday, June 12, 2022, of Lake Clear, NY.

Paul LaTurner, II ’63 on July 2, 2022, of Buffalo, NY.

Ray Rickards ’63 on February 4, 2022, of Noth Anson, ME.

Richard C. Cattani ’64 on July 1, 2022, in Edgewater, NJ.

William F. Derouchie ’64 on March 10, 2022, in Malone, NY.

Robert J. Gibney ’64 in 2021, in Farmingdale, NY.

Harry MacLaury Lord ’64 on March 11, 2022, of Mansfield, PA.

James H. Lacombe ’65 on November 21, 2021, in Malone, NY.

James T. Schmidt ’65 on December 30, 2019, in Portland, OR.

George P. Snyder Jr. ’65 on August 8, 2022, in Championsgate, FL.

April Dixon ’66 on September 20, 2021, in Lake Placid, NY.

Bruce Harabes ’66 on August 20, 2022, in Fountain Inn, SC.

Robert “RW” Pavlich ’66 on April 28, 2019, of St. George, SC.

Craig Anderson ’67 on August 30, 2022, in Simpsonville, SC.

Jack C. Keach ’67 on February 8, 2022, in Syracuse, NY.

Thomas R. Poland ’67 on September 5, 2022, in Dahlonega, GA.

Stephen E. Nelson ’68 on August 14, 2022, in Portland, ME.

Lawrence W. Phelps ’68 on January 5, 2022, in Nineveh, NY.

John P. Burkhard ’69 on May 2, 2022, in Hatboro, PA.

Michael E. “Rocky” Cimbrec ’69 on September 28, 2022, in Apollo Beach, FL.

Mark E. Notbohm ’69 on January 5, 2022, in Harrisburg, PA.

William R. Parmelee ’69 on November 15, 2021, in Essex, VT.

James R. Wanamaker ’69 on June 7, 2022, in Manahawkin, NJ.

David C. Whittles ’69 on November 13, 2020, in Kingston, NY.

Stephen W. Martin ’70 on September 13, 2022, in Syracuse, NY.

Robert W. Tingley ’70 on December 13, 2021, in Coudersport, PA.

Wesley C. Veysey ’71 on October 11, 2021, in Glens Falls, NY.

Richard P. Blake ’72 on November 19, 2017, in Clearwater, FL.

Drew V. Bollard ’72 on November 27, 2020, in Peekskill, NY.

Frank P. Dorchak, Jr. ’72 on February 13, 2022, of Malone, NY.

Keith W. Giles ’72 on November 8, 2021, in Columbus, OH.

John W. Haight ’72 on November 9, 2021, in Southbridge, MA.

John E. Karl ’72 on June 25, 2021, in Grand Island, NY.

Michael J. McSherry ’72 on January 7, 2022, in Bronx, NY.

Alec Pitel ’72 on September 24, 2022, of Otego, NY.

Steven C. Catts ’73 on December 18, 2019, in Maysel, WV.

David M. Corr ’73 on May 26, 2022, in New Hartford, NY.

Scott E. Dupre ’73 on September 30, 2021, in Westerly, RI.

Brian L. Hampton ’73 on July 22, 2022, in Freedom, NH.

Steven K. Kelley ’73 on July 5, 2022, in Saint Petersburg, FL.

Peter J. Kessler ’73 on June 6, 2022, in Holyoke, MA.

Robert McFarland ’73 on August 7, 2021, of Buffalo, NY.

Thomas F. Robson ’73 on June 6, 2022, in Santee, CA.

Jill E. (Young) Spence ’73 on July 4, 2022, in Titusville, PA.

William Sproveri ’73 on August 22, 2022, in Warren, PA.

Nicholas J. Beni. Jr. ’74 on January 30, 2022, of Longmont, CO.

Arthur “Art” Jeffers ’74 on July 3, 2022, in Chaumont, NY.

James A. Martin ’74 on November 20, 2021, in Lowville, NY.

Leon M. Powell Jr. ’74 on November 17, 2021, in Wake Forest, NC.

Edward D. Scott ’74 on April 4, 2022, in Waterford, CT.

Garry O. Sullivan ’74 on June 17, 2018, in Los Lunas, NM.

Keith P. Yelle ’74 on December 3, 2021, in Schenectady, NY.

Robert T. Giangoia ’75 on February 27, 2020, in Southport, NC.

Mark K. Holcomb ’75 on June 12, 2022, in Hartford, CT.

Gary E. Galick ’77 on December 3, 2021, in Liverpool, NY.

Christopher Pontius ’77 on September 9, 2022, in Cochranton, PA.

Mary J. Bologna ’78 on March 29, 2019, in Woodstock, GA.

Leonard D. Cerasoli ’78 on March 25, 2022, in Roswell, GA

Richard E. Kosior ’78 on July 7, 2022, in McDonough, GA.

David Reinholt ’78 on August 14, 2022, of New Canaan, CT.

David S. Stempien ’78 on November 29, 2021, in Bridgewater, NJ.

William C. Lauer ’79 on December 27, 2021, in Swanzey, NH.

Daniel W. Hartnett ’80 on November 18, 2021, in Onondaga, MI.

Andre A. Lambert ’80 on November 23, 2021, in West Addison, VT.

Paul R. McGaunn Jr. ’80 on January 24, 2022, in Manchester, NH.

Bradford Utz ’80 on July 16, 2021, of Wilmington, NC.

Thomas F. Fuss ’81 on April 22, 2022, in Lake Luzerne, NY.

Christopher E. Nelson ’81 on October 29, 2022, in West Bridgewater, MA.

David P. McDonald ’82 on September 1, 2022, in Troy, NY.

David “Skip” Timmons ’82 on July 7, 2022 in Plattsburgh, NY.

David E. Wagner ’82 on August 23, 2022, in Clifton Park, NY.

David A. Williams ’83 on December 1, 2021, in Marco Island, FL.

Gerald M. Buyce Jr. ’85 on December 20, 2021, in Lake Pleasant, NY.

Merrick R. Mugnier ’85 on June 27, 2022, in Ware, MA.

Todd Bundy ’87 on July 19, 2022, of Union Springs, NY.

Gregory A. Bauer ’88 on December 7, 2021, in Clayton, NY.

Bruce A. Miller ’89 on August 1, 2022, in Buffalo, NY.

Peter C. Smith ’89 on December 29, 2021, of Rocky Hill, NY.

Thomas R. Edmunds ’92 on April 10, 2022, in Middleburgh, NY.

Timothy J. McInerney ’92 on October 28, 2022, in Fort Edward, NY.

Gregory Wilder ’94 on August 11, 2021, in Bonita Springs, FL.

Jeffery P. Brown ’95 on February 23, 2022, of Grayson, KY.

Jeremy T. Smith ’95 on November 24, 2021, in South Royalton, VT.

Meredith Downes Curtis ’96 on Janaury 3, 2022, in Syracuse, NY.

Lisa B. Monteith ’99 on October 17, 2021, in Bucksport, ME.

Kristie Smith ’04 on October 15, 2022, in Saranac Lake, NY.

Conor J. Casey ’08 on June 7, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY.

Meigan Griffith ’11 on March 6, 2022, in Malone, NY.

Dustin S. Dwyer ’12 on July 9, 2022, in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Brandon Jarvis ’25 on December 5, 2021, of Bethany, CT.

ALUMNI REUNION 2022

WE Challenge YOU!

by Jim Voorhies ’72

The Class of 1972 celebrated their 50th reunion in 2022. Well before this year’s Alumni Weekend, we started a fund-raising challenge strictly for alums in our class. We had three goals:

• raise $30,000.

• have a high participation rate.

• set an example for future 50th reunion classes. We met our first two goals. We raised $110,000 and had almost a 20% participation rate.

Now, we’re hoping to achieve our third goal with your help!

We had great support from the Office of Advancement. The process was smooth and easy. But it really needs a sponsor, and a leader and then your classmates will join in as ours did. Interested in stepping forward? Contact the Office of College Advancement at collegeadvancement@paulsmiths.edu. Even if your 50th reunion is a few years away, thinking about this and planning early can help. You may also contact me at jjvoorhies2@gmail.com.

GO SMITTIES!!!

WELCOME TO THE PSC ALUMNI FAMILY

Graduation day was an exciting and nostalgic day for the Boice Family of Marathon, NY. As they drove to the campus to see their daughter Kaitlyn graduate from the Integrated Studies program, they couldn’t help but reminisce about their own graduation here at Paul Smith’s College 25 years ago to the weekend. Steve and Christa (Stevens) Boice met at their PSC orientation in the summer of 1995, enjoyed their class time and recreational time at Paul Smith’s, participated in the Winter Carnival events together, and graduated with their AAS degrees in May of 1997. The next month they were married, and their family of 5 has since spent many February’s in the area enjoying the Carnival together. Kaitlyn, the oldest of their three children, selected Paul Smith’s College after a family trip to Alaska in 2019 where her love for the outdoors was kindled once again. Steve, Christa, and their daughter Kaitlyn have fond and lasting memories of their time in the Adirondacks and at PSC, and they are proud of the legacy that continues on.

Steve and Christa continue to foster their love for the outdoors in their personal businesses based at their family farm. Cooper Hill Maple and Capturing His Creation (photography) keep them busy throughout the year. If you’re in the Central NY area in March or April, stop by and see their 2000 tap maple operation.

Kaitlyn plans to continue to use her training and knowledge she gained at Paul Smith’s College and at the Paul Smiths Gabriel’s Volunteer Fire Department in her future career out west. For now, she has plans to serve at Lone Tree Ranch in New Mexico, a high adventure Christian camp where she interacts with hundreds of students from the southwest all summer.

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