Name: Tim Furnary ’03
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Rye, NY
Activities: Managing Editor for The Hill News (student newspaper), Senior Class Gift Committee

At The Hill News I manage all the business aspects of our weekly student newspaper and helped work toward electronic submission to our printer. My experience has given me skills that I can use in my business career, including communication skills and contacts that I’ll use throughout my future endeavors.

I have a mild learning disability and muscular dystrophy. Thanks to the outstanding help of Director of Accommodative Services John Meagher, I’m a successful student. And I’ve made some wonderful friends whose support and understanding have made an immense difference.

I chose St. Lawrence because I found the accommodations and attitudes that would most likely allow me to succeed in a normal college environment. St. Lawrence has been a place of generosity, helpfulness and cooperation, as long as I do my part. It’s easy to become known here.

I went to St. Lawrence because I thought I’d find a warm and friendly atmosphere, and I did—people care. I’m sad to leave it behind because it’s provided me with a strong community environment while I’ve learned the necessary skills to be successful in life.

After graduation I will enter a professional training program, leading to an account executive position upon completion, at Marsh USA Inc., a leader in risk management and insurance brokerage services based in Melville, N.Y.