Class Notes

1950-1959

1960-1969

Samuel B. Vavonese L'64 passes away

Samuel B. Vavonese L'64 of Hollywood Beach, FL passed away on August 25, 2026. Mr. Vavonese was born and raised in Syracuse New York and resided there until retirement in 1999. He was educated in Syracuse and was a graduate of the John A. Nichols Grammar School, Blessed Sacrament Junior High School, Christian Brothers Academy High School, and Lemoyne College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Relations. He earned his Juris Doctor degree at the Syracuse University College of Law. He served in the U.S. Army in 1956 and 1957 and performed his military duties at the Pentagon. Prior to commencing the practice of law, Mr. Vavonese was employed by Wilson's Leading Jewelers, American Airlines, The Automobile Club of Syracuse, and the Travelers Insurance Company. Following his admission to practice law, he became an Associate in the firm of Costello, Cooney & Fearon, then served for seven years as an Onondaga County Assistant District Attorney. He subsequently joined the firm of McDonough, Digby & Connelly, and thereafter became a solo practitioner where he not only engaged in the practice of all areas of the law, including litigation and appeals, but also served as the Public Administrator of Onondaga County for twelve years, an appointed position of the Surrogate's Court. Samuel B. Vavonese L'64

1970-1979

1980-1989

Laurence "Larry" G. Bousquet L'80 featured in The Post-Standard

Larry Bousquet L'80, founding member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC, was featured in the September 13, 2026 edition of The Post-Standard. Larry Bousquet L'80 on leadership

1990-1999

Jeffrey N. Saviano L'92 to publish book

Jeffrey N. Saviano L'92 Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management | Business AI Ethics Research Leader, Harvard University Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics | President, Saviano Ventures, LLC to publish book on AI strategy, governance, and ethics. The book, Boundaries of Tolerance will be published by Wiley this October. More information is available on the book webpage.

2000-2009

2010-2019

Kayla A. Arias L'15 will be recognized by CNY's 40 under Forty

Kayla A. Arias L'15, Counsel at Barclay Damon LLP in Syracuse, NY will be recognized by Central New York's 40 Under Forty at their award ceremony on October 6, 2026. Kayla concentrates her practice on commercial litigation. She is a member of the NDNY FCBA, Barclay Damon's Women's Forum, and is Co-Chair of the Onondaga County Diversity & Inclusion Committee. 

2020-Present