Cayuga Community College Telcom Department recognizes student accomplishments at annual banquet

DATE: 05-06-2011

The theatrically lit room filled with cheers as Cayuga Community College student and Radio and Television (RAT) Guild president Ryan Parlo welcomed his fellow television and communications (telcom) peers, faculty, alumni, and staff to the department’s annual banquet May 4 at the Auburn Public Theatre.

He recalled some of the highlights of the year—zombie movie night, under-ordering pizza for the guild’s weekly meetings, and producing some very engaging videos and radio clips.

“This is a great community college, and I’m glad I found it,” said Parlo, a native of Elmira, N.Y.

Co-sponsored by AmeriCU, the Telcom Dept, RAT Guild, and the Cayuga Record Club, the event brings together the nearly 100 students enrolled in the broadcasting and e-media programs and recognizes the top video and radio productions of the year as well as commencement award winners.

Mesa Grande catered the event, and award-winners and nominees received a gift card to the Auburn restaurant, courtesy of AmeriCU.

Telcom Department Chair and Professor Steve Keeler served as master of ceremonies and recognized the former faculty members and alumni who returned to the area to participate in the annual banquet.

Following the presentation of the awards, attendees watched the winning videos, which ranged from music videos to public service announcements to comedy clips to dramatic short films.

This year’s winners are:

Scholarships and Commencement Awards

These students will have their names permanently displayed on plaques the Telcom Award Display Area:

Mark Castiglione Commencement Award or Contributions to the Department

Ryan Parlo

Telecommunications Faculty Award for Service to the Department

Lucy Hall, Ben Keeler, Scott Weaver

Society of Broadcast Engineers Scholarships ($500 each)

Christian Darrow, Lucy Hall

Radio Advisors Award for Outstanding Service to the WDWN (college radio station)

Bridget McNally, Adam Nelson

Neilia Hunter Biden Award

Jim Collins

Telcom Audio Production Award For Excellence in Audio Production

Joseph Giancarelli

Other awards

WDWN Service Award

Gussie Mull

Certificate of Excellence in Music Promotion

Theodore Manley

TV Production Awards

Best Video – Video Production of the Year

Technologic – Lucy Hall, Theo Manley

Best Director

Lucy Hall

Finalists

Tyndale Parseghian

Megan McLaughlin

Best Video Editor

Tyndale Parseghian

Finalist

Lucy Hall

Best Dramatic Video

Pleasuring Grief – Lucy Hall

Best PSA

Poof – Lucy Hall, Megan McLaughlin, Alex Conn, Nick Bolak

Finalist

Finger Lakes SPCA – Britni Gallo, Paul Farinelli

Best Comedy

White Women – Megan McLaughlin, Josh Cook, Nick Bolak

Finalists

Boogie Man – Lance Hall, Ryan McConnell, Kate McCleneghan

The Real World –Bryan Schlenker, Tyndale Parseghian, Katie Sperduti

Best Promotional Video

Prom Dress Project – Kate McCleneghan, Ben Keeler, Lance Hall, Jon Stamp

Best Informational Video

CCC Promo – Tyndale Parseghian, Bryan Schlenker, Katie Sperduti

Finalist

CCC Promo – Megan McLaughlin, Nick Bolak, Josh Cook

Best Script

The Real World –Bryan Schlenker, Tyndale Parseghian, Katie Sperduti

Pleasuring Grief – Lucy Hall

Best Music Video

Maneater – Tyndale Parseghian, Bryan Schlenker, Katie Sperduti

Finalists

The Stone – Megan McLaughlin, Josh Cook, Nick Bolak

Technologic – Lucy Hall, Theo Manley