Legacy Award Honorees
Thursday, April 20, 2023Distinguished Faculty/Staff

RUFUS REID
Renowned Bassist, Composer, Educator & Grammy Nominated Artist
Director of William Paterson Jazz Program 1979-1999
Jazz Faculty, William Paterson University
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

James Terrile '87
Partner
Capital Group, Capital Research Global Investors
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Distinguished Service

DR MARTIN "MARTY" KRIVIN‡
Founder, William Paterson University's Acclaimed Jazz Program
Jazz Studies Coordinator, 1973-1992
Professor of Music, William Paterson University
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Distinguished Organization

WBGO
WBGO 88.3 FM / Newark Public Radio
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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.
Saxophones and Woodwinds:Ben Lindenburg | alto | Seattle, WA Dan Leschinsky | alto | Wayne, NJ Michael Howe | tenor | Miami, FL Joe Foglia | tenor | Raleigh, NC Chelsea McBride | baritone | Toronto, ON |
Trombones:Richard LaRouech | E. Aurora, NY Isla Brownlow | Blue Hill, ME Matt Mousseau | Brewer, ME Dave Montgomerie | bass trombone | Freehold, NJ |
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Trumpets:Sean Hack | Maplewood, NJ Dakarai Barclay | Chicago, IL Ian Livingston | Shepherdsville, WVErnest Royeppen | Capetown, S. Africa |
Rhythm:James Bally | piano | Elizabeth, NJEoin O'Mara | guitar | New York, NYHoyeon Choi | guitar | Seoul, S. KoreaBen Petkaitis | bass | W. Hartford, CT Eli Strombom | drums | Folsom, CA |
Committee Members
Davonna Approvato '13, MBA '17Assistant Director, Alumni Fund, Yale University |
Bill Charlap
Grammy Award-Winning Pianist |
Dr. David DemseyJazz Studies Coordinator, William Paterson University |
Pam Ferguson
President, William Paterson University Foundation |
Safiya Lochan, MBA '23Development and Donor Events Coordinator, William Paterson University |
Payton MacDonaldChair, Music Department and Director of Percussion, William Paterson University |
Meredith McCarthy MakkaiDirector of Special Events, William Paterson University |
Lynne Mueller
Jazz Event Planner and Enthusiast |
Raymond "Ray" Pinglora III '02Principal, Van Duyne, Bruno & Co., P.A. |
Joseph "Joe" Riccitelli '85Owner, Gold'n Retriever Entertainment |
Allison Rumley '15Vocalist and Bandleader, Big Beat Big Band |
Caleb Rumley '14, MM '16
Trombonist and Bandleader, Big Beat Big Band |
Sheri McNally-Scribner '93Operations Manager, Grand Pro-Mo, LLC |
Mary Kay Scucci '86, PhD, CPAFounder, Y&M Ventures |
Aaron Van Duyne III '75, MM '08Senior Principal, Van Duyne, Bruno & Co., P.A. |
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Brian Wood '87Founder, Mars Coaching |
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This year is the 32nd year of the Legacy Award Gala, sponsored by the William Paterson University Foundation. The Legacy Award honors 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. '08Foundation Chairperson
Senior Principal, Van Duyne CPAs & Advisors