Legacy Award Honorees
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Lauren Locker '79 Distinguished Alumna
Certified Financial Planner™ and Founder
Locker Financial Services, LLC

Lourdes CortezDistinguished Friend
Retired President and CEO
North Jersey Federal Credit Union

Sandra De Young, Ed.D. Distinguished Faculty/Staff
Retired Interim Provost, Retired Dean,
College of Science and Health
Prof. Emerita, Department of Nursing,
William Paterson University

Kathleen Waldron Ph.D. Distinguished Service
President Emerita
William Paterson University

The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation Distinguished Organization
Marilyn "Mickey" Taub
Co-Founder and Board Member
Our Mission
This year marks the 30th year of the Legacy Awards Gala, sponsored by the William Paterson University Foundation. The Legacy Awards honor those who exemplify the leadership of our namesake, William Paterson, by demonstrating a strong support for public higher education in the state of New Jersey, and generosity to others through philanthropic leadership. Funds raised through the gala directly affect the lives of our students, most of whom rely on scholarships to complete their studies. With your generous support of the Gala, you can truly make a difference in the lives of our students through scholarships and programming as we strive to achieve the University's mission of academic excellence and student success. The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity, Tax ID# 22-3160107.


Richard HelldoblerPresident
William Paterson University

Pamela L. FergusonFoundation President
Vice President for Institutional Advancement,
William Paterson University

Aaron Van Duyne III '75, M.A. '08Chairperson
Van Duyne CPAs & Advisors
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Legacy Scholars
Each year, hundreds of William Paterson students receive support from generous alumni and friends in the form of scholarships. The following Legacy Scholars embody what can be achieved with the help of scholarships provided by alumni and friends like you.
Frankie Cruz
SeniorMajors: Criminology & Criminal Justice; Psychology

Ashley Dawson-Redwood
JuniorMajors: Communication
Minor: Visual Communication
Concentration: Media Production

Nafin Elias
SeniorMajor: English
Minors: Psychology; Sociology
Concentration: Literature

Patrick Gannon
SophomoreMajor: Music
Concentration: Music and Entertainment Industries - Jazz

Victoria Hanks
SeniorMajors: Communication Disorders and Sciences; Psychology
Minor: Anthropology
Concentration: Cognitive Science Honors Track

Nicholas King
JuniorMajor: Physical Education
Concentration: K-12 Certification; Heath Teacher Certification