2024 Legacy Celebration

The SUNY Geneseo Legacy Celebration highlights and honors our legacy families with two or more family members who graduated from or are currently attending Geneseo. The families on this page took part in our 2024 celebration (in-person and virtual).

Legacy Celebration Photo Gallery

2024 First-Year Legacy Celebration Families

Lukas Baetzhold '28

Cousin: Malene Comeau '27
Uncle: Mark Baetzhold '99
Mother: Kirsten Hoffman Baetzhold '92
Grandmother: Gail Grover Hoffman '66
Grandfather: H. Carl Hoffman '66

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Submitted by Kristen Hoffman Baetzhold '92 (mom): "Our family's Geneseo legacy means a great deal, for without my parents having met at Geneseo, none of us would be here! Nor would we ever have been able to experience the beauty, charm, lasting friendships, and the academic excellence of Geneseo." 

Domenic Baker '28

Grandfather: Richard Baker '66
Grandmother: Dodie Pritchard Baker '67

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Charlotte Begg '28

Mother: Lisa Torella Begg '93

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Caitline Bernys '28

Father: Ron Bernys '00

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Emily Budinger '28

Mother: Jeni Graves Budinger '96

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Ben Carlson '28

Grandfather: George Pixley '69
Grandmother: Meredith Thompson Pixley '69

"My grandparents have always been my biggest supporters in life. Throughout every concert, every game, every scout meeting and so on, they were there for me. They also happened to be the first ones to plant the seed for the idea of going to Geneseo. My Grandfather was a history teacher and I was interested in doing just that as well. Naturally, Geneseo had to be my choice, but they gave me the first push."

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Thomas Cassata '28

Father: Tom Cassata '91

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Sabrina Cousins '28

Father: Tom Cousins '95
Mother: Barbara Cole Cousins '98

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Aiden Cunningham '28

Father: Phil Rivera '06

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Brianna Delisanti '28

Aunt: Laura Calabrese '03

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Kianna Dorce '28

Sister: Rebecca Dorce '23

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Morgan Gardner '28

Mother: Kim Blain Gardner '96

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Rachael Garvey '28

Mother: Lisa Altonberg Garvey '93

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Lydia Hickey '28

Father: Jon Hickey '96

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Jacob Hochheiser '28

Father: Matt Hochheiser '01
Mother: Lesley Tiberio Hochheiser '00

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Nina Keenan '28

Mother: Jennifer Keenan '98

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Robert LaDuca '28

Brother: Timothy LaDuca '21

Submitted by Bridget LaDuca (mom): "Robbie is inspired by his brother, Tim. Tim is a strong role model and Robbie loved visiting him at Geneseo for Siblings Weekend. He has loved the campus since he first set foot on it when he was 11 years old." 

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Isabelle Lagios '28

Brother: Collin Lagios '23

Submitted by James Lagios (dad): "Our son Collin received a top-notch education at SUNY Geneseo.  His undergraduate education catapulted him into obtaining his master’s degree at Columbia University in teaching.  We have a daughter, Isabella Lagios that will be starting Geneseo in the fall of 2024.  It is swiftly becoming a family tradition." 

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Julie Latronica '28

Father: Joe Latronica '97
Mother: Chrissy Mattia Latronica '99

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Gabriel Lindsay '28

Aunt: Barb Lindsay-Duff '91
Grandmother: Sharon Seaman Lindsay '64

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Vito Lonardo '28

Sibling: Santina Lonardo '26

Submitted by John Lonardo (dad): "It is with great pride that my daughter and son both attend and will graduate Geneseo."

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Kenna MacKenzie '28

Father: William MacKenzie '01

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Jack Marra '28

Mother: Patricia Mastellon Aumell '98

Submitted by Patricia Aumell '98: "My education at Geneseo is the foundation of my life. I am thrilled that Jack will also be continuing his education at such a special place."

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Liam McAneney '28

Mother: Jodi Ives McAneney '91
Grandmother: Kay Bossard Ives '62

Submitted by Jodie Ives McAneney '91: I think our generations have loved going to school at Geneseo.  We have made and kept Geneseo connections.  The next generations have seen this."

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Kelsey McCaffrey '28

Mother: Gina deLutio McCaffrey '93

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James McCarthy '28

Uncle: Brian Rose '92
Aunt: Meg Greve Rose '91
Cousin: Skye Rose '20
Cousin: Griffin Rose '22

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Anna McLaughlin '28

Father: Adam McLaughlin '99
Mother: Kristy Smith McLaughlin '00

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Cecilia Minnuto '28

Father: Joe Minnuto '98
Mother: Janice Hebblethwaite Minnuto '98
Sister: Gianna Minnuto '24

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Allison Montrois '28

Mother: Cara Emerson Montrois '98

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Bella Murphy '28

Mother: Jaime Lucas Murphy '98

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Devin Order '28

Father: Ken Order '89
Aunt: Jessica Barone '97

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Andrew Prusinowski '28

Father: Dave Prusinowski '93
Mother: Jennifer Srour Prusinowski '94
Sister: Lea Prusinowski '24

Submitted by Jen Prusinowski '94: "Geneseo is a very special place for our family. Not only did Dave and I meet at Geneseo, but we also made our closest lifetime friends there. Our children grew up visiting Geneseo often and hearing about our love of all things Geneseo. When our daughter, Lea, said she wanted to attend Geneseo we were thrilled. Lea loved her time at Geneseo. She and I share the honor of both being members of Sigma Kappa Sorority. I was so happy to be a part of her initiation day and share this sisterhood connection. Andrew is following in his father's footsteps by studying Business & Accounting. We are excited for him to start at Geneseo soon."

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Morgan Purcell '28

Mother: Heather Douglass Purcell '99

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Ava Revercomb '28

Father: Jake Revercomb '96

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Reily Roberts '28

Sibling: Sean Roberts '25
Uncle: Kevin Hutchins '08
Cousin: Amanda Hutchins '10

"The Geneseo legacy in my family holds deep significance because it represents a tradition of excellence, community, and enduring connections. It signifies a shared history of education and achievement, as well as a network of relationships built over generations. For us, it's about honoring the past while embracing the future, cherishing the values and experiences that have shaped us, and contributing positively to our community and beyond. It's a source of pride and a reminder of the importance of education, community involvement, and personal growth."

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Matt Ross '28

Sister: Isabel Ross '22

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Kyle Saia '28

Father: Joe Saia '95
Mother: Wioletta Urbanowicz Saia '95

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Mal Schoell '28

Father: Matthew Schoell '10
Mother: Teresa Phelps Schoell '98

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Logan Schojan '28

Grandfather: Samual Tandoi '75

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Mika Slotnick '28

Grandfather: Lawrence Slotnick '69

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Emma Southcott '28

Brother: Zack Southcott '20
Brother: Drew Southcott '23
Cousin: Michael Taronto '26

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Andrew Sullivan '28

Father: Matt Sullivan '97
Mother: Jen Godfrey Sullivan '98

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Maverick Sutherland '28

Mother: Brandi Moritz Sutherland '02
Sister: Maddie Sutherland '26

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Nathan Williams '28

Sibling: Lexie Williams '23

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Ella Zaremski '28

Mother: Laina Cascio Zaremski '94

"My mother absolutely loved her four years at Geneseo! She always speaks so highly of Geneseo! Because of that, and knowing that it’s such a great college with a beautiful campus, she encouraged me to visit and apply. I am so happy that I did. I am looking forward to seeing first-hand why my mom loved her time at Geneseo and making my own memories as I navigate my undergraduate years. It will be a special bond with both mother and daughter being Geneseo grads!" 

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2024 Other Legacy Submissions

Kim Gross Berry '87

Sister: Kathleen Gross Rapisarda '85

My parents didn't go to college, so my older sister Kathy was the first in our family to attend college in the early 1980s. We didn't have a lot of money, so we knew (or at that time, thought) that we couldn't afford a private college. We were told that if we wanted a college education, we would have to go to a state school - and we would have to pay for it ourselves.

I followed my sister to Geneseo simply because I didn't know where else to go, and it was the only college I applied to. Don't get me wrong - Geneseo was absolutely the right place for me. My point is simply that as first-generation college students, we didn't know anything about the college admissions process, or how to finance an education other than relying on grants and loans.

Luckily, it was a different time. I still have the bill from my first semester in 1983. Can you believe tuition was $600? Still, I don't know how I managed to pay for it. I graduated with $10,000 in college loans and was easily able to pay it off over the next 10 years. I feel for the college graduates of today - they are being taken to the cleaners on their student loans. People don't understand that they are being charged interest that is compounded daily. Friends who graduated 20 years ago are still paying their loans and even though they've paid what they originally borrowed, they still owe more than they ever borrowed.

My sister Kathy went on to get her master's degree at the University of Buffalo and is now a retired elementary school librarian. We both know the value of education and even though we don't have children of our own we are watching our nieces as they approach college age and hoping they find their college home as well.

Al Servati III '78

Nephew: Michael Gartland '03

A great educational and life experience. 

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