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Parents – Joan (Hagmire) ’59 & Dominick '60 Abballe

Quote: We shared the joy of watching the school evolve as well as Greek life. My mom and I were both CLIO’S!

Sibling – Beth Ann Abballe Sanford '81

Quote: We have great stories.

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Child – Anthony Albanese '22

Quote: It's like sharing a secret connection. We reference things that no one else understands, even though it's 30 years later... it's surreal. I know he's at his home away from home and it's comforting.

Sibling – Zachary Arnold '05

Quote: [Zachary] encouraged me to attend [�鶹��ý�Ŷ�] and brought me to Siblings Weekend when I was younger. Zachary was carrying on the family legacy; and inspired me to do the same. [Zachary] inspired me to choose English as my concentration.

Parent – Christopher Arnold '76

Quote: This relative/legacy connection encouraged me to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ� (we shared the same reasons for selecting �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, and he also made attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ� a family tradition. We shared the same major - education

Aunt/Uncle – Brian Arnold '78

Grandparent – Wesley Arnold '48

Great-Grandparent – Wilbert J. Arnold – Class of 1920

Quote: My great grandfather and grandfather grew up around the area. Our family takes pride in our �鶹��ý�Ŷ� legacy, I can remember many summers growing up and walking campus with my family as they recounted their memories of their time at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. Visiting my brother during siblings weekends are still memories that bring me joy. Creating my own memories on campus are some of the best in my life, and I am grateful to share such a special connection with my family in regards to a place I also consider home. My brother, Zachary, met his wife Caitlin at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� on the steps of Welles Hall. I also graduated with my masters in Literacy (B-12) from �鶹��ý�Ŷ� in 2018.

Child – Dana Besmanoff '13

Quote from Harold: Both Dana and I felt that �鶹��ý�Ŷ� would be an excellent place to receive our college education. I'm pleased to say we were correct beyond our wildest expectations.

Quote from Dana: �鶹��ý�Ŷ� was the best choice school for me, but getting to share the insider "language" of �鶹��ý�Ŷ� with my dad has been the most fun benefit that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else.

Sibling – Kent Brown '90

Quote: I made my final decision to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ� after visiting my brother and spending time with him in his dorm, Erie Hall.

Parent – Frederick Brown '55

Quote: My father has always been a very active alumnus. I remember visiting �鶹��ý�Ŷ� as young as five years old with my parents for Alumni Association activities. He has recruited many to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�.

Parent – Joan Gustafson Brown '57

Quote: My mother was also active in the Alumni Association. She encouraged my brother and me to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and to pursue careers in education. She was a wonder role model and loved her time at GSU!

Aunt/Uncle – Russell Brown '57

Quote: My uncle, Russell Brown, attended �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and became a long time teacher in the Rush Henrietta School District. Attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and becoming a teacher is a pattern in my family!

Aunt/Uncle – Janet Hudson Brown '55

Quote: My Aunt Janet Brown was my “college” mom. Living in Avon, she and my uncle were just a few minutes from �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and were a wonderful support for my brother and me.

Grandparent – Elsie Buttles '59

Quote: My grandmother was one of the most influential people in my life, and I am honored to be an alumnus with her.

Cousin – Kathryn Woebber Behuniak '87

Quote: My cousin Kath was literally my campus visit tour guide. We [my family] may have never even heard of �鶹��ý�Ŷ� if it hadn't been for her.

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Grandparent - Evelyn Baker Cousins '37

Quote: Thinking back to what campus life would've been like in the 1930's is really interesting. Very different times!

Sibling – Grace Dunnigan '21
Cousin – Michael Nobles '12
Aunt/Uncle – Matthew Murphy '99
Aunt/Uncle – Jenny Werner '97
Aunt/Uncle – Wendy Ficarra Dunnigan '85

Quote from Wendy: [I am] thrilled to have two of my nieces attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. Sarah is the 6th family member to attend. Her younger sister hopes to attend in a few years.

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Aunt/Uncle – Sandra Schaef Gush '62

Quote: Aunt Sandy influenced my decision to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. She told me about the beautiful campus, great friendships & her sorority. I am so thankful for my time at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� & for the life long friendships!

Parent – Gail Martocello Flynn '77
Sibling – Michael Flynn '07
Sibling – James Flynn '12

Quote: It's pretty amazing and unique to share similar memories of campus and �鶹��ý�Ŷ� with our entire family!

Parent – Keith Fountain '74

Quote: My father prompted me to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. I had no interest, but he pushed me to go visit and I fell in love with the campus the second we got there.

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Child – Cameron Freedman '23

Quote: I have wonderful memories from my time as a PROUD Knight so when my youngest chose �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, beaming with pride was an understatement! I’m proud that we are keeping the legacy alive!

Parent – John (Jack) George '65

Quote: I am very proud to have followed my father’s footsteps through the �鶹��ý�Ŷ� campus and right into a career in education. He loved his years at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� as a Phi Sig brother and I’m a proud Sigma Kappa.

Sibling – Connor Geraghty '24

Quote: Great to see my younger brother continuing the tradition of attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. He helped move me in to Onondaga Hall in 2010, and now 10 years later I’m helping him.

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Parent – Sheree Miller Gielow '78

Quote: My mother is the reason I chose to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�

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Sibling - Margaret Jiran-deRuijter '89

Quote from MaryGrace: It made so proud to have my sister join me at a special place, we get to share so many great memories from our time together.

Niece/Nephew - Allison Mae Abbott '14

Quote: Allie attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ� meant so much as she was the fourth person in our family to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�...making so proud that she extended the tradition and created her own legacy at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�.

Niece/Nephew - Colin Michael Gleason '24

Quote: [We] have been encouraging Colin to consider �鶹��ý�Ŷ� since he was in middle school, to set his goals high. Now he has an opportunity to create is own legacy at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�.

Grandparent – Grace Goble '20

Quote: My grandmother was an elementary teacher and I followed in her footsteps!

Niece/Nephew - Mitchell Phelps '20

Quote: I’m proud of my nephew for being an outstanding swimmer and student at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�

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Child – Jordyn Elizabeth Grady '24

Quote: I'm proud that my daughter chose the school that best fit her & her desires for an education. I'm honored that it happened to be the same school I chose as well. It's one more thing that we can share.

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Child – Madalyn Hymowitz '24

Quote: We always hoped that one of our children would decide to attend college at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. We’re thrilled that Madalyn fell in love with the college on her tour, just like we did.

Cousin – Sarah Mancuso '17

Quote: Attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ� with my cousin was an awesome experience. She attended my home field hockey games and we played together on the Women's Club Ice Hockey team.

Cousin – Maureen (Moe) Mancuso '09

Quote: Having a family member graduate from �鶹��ý�Ŷ� influenced my decision to apply and ultimately attend. She helped start the Women's Club Ice Hockey team that I had the pleasure to play with as a student!

Cousin – Hilary Klutts Taylor '05

Quote: Having a family member graduate from �鶹��ý�Ŷ� influenced my decision to attend. I used to love getting lunch at Miceli's Deli where she worked as a student.

Aunt/Uncle – Ann Pastorini McPartlin '66

Quote: I grew up hearing what a formative place �鶹��ý�Ŷ� was for my aunt. I knew I was likely going to a SUNY school, and �鶹��ý�Ŷ� seemed like the best fit for me...and it very much was!

Child – Jordan Maddy '21

Quote: I am honored to share �鶹��ý�Ŷ� memories with my 1st born. It gives us a special bond. It was very comforting to know that even though she was far away from home, she was in a place close to my heart.

Child – Taylor Maddy '24

Quote: I love that not only will I share these special memories with my daughters, but they will share �鶹��ý�Ŷ� memories together. It's very comforting during these trying times to know they have each other.

Parent – Kristin Marchner McAdoo '94

Quote: I loved every minute of my time at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. I am thrilled and thankful that my son can have the same experiences!

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Parents – Janice (Hebblethwaite) ’98 & Joseph '90 Minnuto

Quote: My parents met at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, which obviously means we have a connection to the campus as a family. I have been touring the campus since I was two years old, and have always felt at home. When it came time to make my college decision, there was no question as to where I would go. I was going to �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. I knew where I would be going to college at the age of two and the answer hasn't changed over the past 16 years. I can't wait to make �鶹��ý�Ŷ� my home and meet my college family as my parents did 25 years ago.

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Child – Edward F Murphy IV '19

Quote: I could not be prouder of my son Eddie, and we both graduated with Physics degrees!

Sibling – Jill Murphy '91

Quote: Great Family Tradition, [we] need to get one of her daughters to go to �鶹��ý�Ŷ� next!

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Child – Shannon Norton '21
Child – Bridget Norton '21

Quote: I’m so happy that our oldest and younger daughters chose to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. Their decisions to attend and finish their degrees at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� also means a lot to their father, David Norton, who has worked in Facilities Planning at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� for the last 15 years.

Child – Justin Orilio '04

Quote: Since [we] met at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and loved it, we encouraged our son to look at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. We were both so proud to have him not only consider �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, but attend for all 4 years.

Sibling – Erin O’Toole '89

Quote: When we are together we inevitably end up talking about our �鶹��ý�Ŷ� days. She was an Arethusa and I was a Clio. Discussions range from Newton 202 classes to the Inn Between and fun times on campus.

Child – Natalie Peterman French '10

Quote: [My daughter] actually had one or two of my professors. My proudest moment was when my daughter wore my Class of 1980 tassel with her tassel at her graduation.

Child – Lea Prusinowski '24

Quote from Jennifer: To have our daughter, Lea, attending �鶹��ý�Ŷ� is extremely special to us. She has been to campus many times throughout her life, but for her now to be a �鶹��ý�Ŷ� student is awesome.

Quote from David: My wife and I have always told our children about our wonderful experiences at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. We were so excited when Lea said that �鶹��ý�Ŷ� was her first choice for college. We are so proud!

Sibling – Kayla Rebuck '20

Quote: Never did I expect my little sister to go to the same college as me, yet even join my local sorority! It's been amazing to share the same experiences, even though they are years apart.

Sibling – Michael P. Reed, Jr. '87

Quote: I was a senior when my brother was a freshman. He even lived in Onondaga as I had, and his RA was one of my friends. It was such fun to spend time together on campus, uptown, and at Letchworth!

Cousin – Kelly Julian O'Brien '00

Quote: I spent a lot of time with her when she was small. She was my junior bridesmaid when I got married. It was so cool that she chose my college as her own, and that she also lived in Onondaga!

Child – Caitlin Lamoreaux Lawniczak '11

Quote: I hoped one of my kids would come to �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, and when Caitlin did, and lived in Onondaga as well, I was able to experience four more wonderful years on campus!

Quote from Kristina:

Vanessa going to �鶹��ý�Ŷ� completed our sibling “Gene-trio.” This legacy connection is extremely meaningful to our family, especially since we all entered the education field.

Sibling – Kristina Riggi '10

Quote from Vanessa: Kristina was my role model growing up and I wanted to be just like her. Her being at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� solidified me wanting to go there because I knew how great of an experience I could have.

Sibling – Alicia Riggi Moorefield '07

Quote from Kristina: My sister and I both always wanted to teach and we knew �鶹��ý�Ŷ� was the best place for that. We were lucky to overlap, being there together for one year.

Quote from Vanessa: Spending the night with my sister at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� was my first time actually experiencing the campus and it is when I fell in love with the atmosphere there.

Cousin – Marisa Riggi '09

Quote: We have a connection that is more than just being cousins, and we will always have something that is a little extra special, which is our alma mater.

Cousin – Donna Conway '88

Quote: Having so many connections at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, especially in education, makes the connection very meaningful to me. It shows how much �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and education have impacted our lives.

Cousin – Christine Bonacquisti '81

Quote from Kristina: We both went into education at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and knew it was the best school for it. We share memories from our time there and talk about how much has changed and yet stayed the same.

Quote from Vanessa: I have a very special relationship with my cousin, and being able to share our alma matter just deepens our relationship even more!

Aunt/Unlce - Donna Meadows Riggi '80

Quote: Being able to share memories about �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and the campus and town is always such a fun time when talking with my Aunt. We also love to hear how my aunt and uncle met at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and we love listening to their memories of their time there.

Aunt/Uncle – John Riggi '78

Quote from Kristina: Knowing our family tradition of �鶹��ý�Ŷ� is multi-generational shows how much the school means to each of us as a whole and individually.

Quote from Vanessa: Sharing an institution with my uncle gives us a bond that goes beyond our family, as we have a connection that is the rich history and memories of �鶹��ý�Ŷ�.

Grandparent – Veronica Anne Conway McCombs '49

Quote from Kristina: My Grandmother had a great impact on us. She instilled a love of books and learning. I think it is part of the reason my sisters and I all went into education and chose �鶹��ý�Ŷ� like she did.

Quote from Vanessa: Watching my grandma and her career as a librarian gave me a love of reading and learning, which influenced my decision of education and wanting to work in a school.

Great-Grandparent – Edvard Conway II – Class of 1916

Quote from Vanessa: Knowing that the �鶹��ý�Ŷ� history runs so deep and that I graduated exactly 100 years after my great grandparents is truly something special to me.

Great-Grandparent – Kathryn Dineen Conway – Class of 1916

Quote from Kristina: To know my great-grandparents walked the same campus as we did is a connection that is cherished and will never be forgotten.

Child – Brandon Lyle Schneider ’13

Quote: I encouraged my son to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ� because of my experiences there. It was some of the best years of my life. I now have lifelong friends and that was my hope for him.

Great-Niece/Nephew - Abigail Faith Szarowicz '23

Quote: I am so proud that Abby chose to attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. I am sure her reasons for choosing [�鶹��ý�Ŷ�] were similar to mine. �鶹��ý�Ŷ� is a great learning environment in a beautiful setting. A choice she'll never regret.

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Parent – Amy Austic Sens '91
Aunt – Tracy Sens '84
Grandparent – Jeanette Pearce Sens Bush '60

Quote from Amy: �鶹��ý�Ŷ� is the place where all four of us discovered out desire to become educators and were able to make that desire become a reality.

Child – Samantha Shepard '22

Quote: Having Samantha attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ� to develop memories of her own that we can then share together is a wonderful feeling.

Parents – Mary Jo (Carbone) ’81 & Andrew '81 Smith

Quote: My wife and I met at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and we were pleased that our son chose to attend, it is very meaningful to us. We wanted Luke to have the academic and social opportunities that we found at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and he has.

Cousin – Alaina Smith Benzer '05

Quote from Andrew: I remember taking our niece Alaina to the College Union when she was a teenager and her father was coaching a visiting team’s soccer game at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. We had ice cream!

Child – Sydney N. Snyder '17

Quote: Growing up, Sydney always heard what a fantastic time I had at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. She also came to find out what a terrific school it was. We took different paths at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, but we both loved our time there.

Cousin – Hilary Thornton '01
Parents – Kathleen (Sykes) ’70 & Robert ’70 Thornton
Aunt/Uncle – Dorothy (Barber) ’72 & Glenn ’75 Thornton
Aunt/Uncle – Joyce (Loga) ’76 & James ’77 Thornton

Quote: The Thornton family graciously volunteered to serve as our PR family for advertisements and promotions for this Virtual Legacy Celebration.

Parent – Joanne Simeone-Vogel '79

Quote: [We] share a love of education – [and are both] teachers! We enjoyed walking the campus during the different seasons and subs from Aunt Cookies!

Parent – M. David Winfield '82

Quote: I wanted to go to �鶹��ý�Ŷ� because my dad, mom, Aunt and Uncle graduated from �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and I loved hearing their stories. My dad joined a Fraternity which influenced my decision to join a sorority.

Parent – Mary Scheg Winfield '83

Quote: My mom met my dad at �鶹��ý�Ŷ� and their love story started in Nassau Hall - which is also the residence hall I stayed in my Freshman year. It is fun to share �鶹��ý�Ŷ� memories with my family.

Aunt/Uncle – Jean Scheg Beha '86

Quote: My Aunt Jean took me on my first college tour at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�. Her stories sold me on wanting to attend there!

Aunt/Uncle – Robert Winfield '72

Quote: My Uncle Bobby is the man that started it all. If he did not attend �鶹��ý�Ŷ�, his brother (my dad) may not have attended and or met my mom! My Uncle also met his wife (my Aunt Lorraine) at �鶹��ý�Ŷ�.