October Lukach
October Lukach is a senior Funeral Services Administration from the Newburgh area in Orange County. October uses they, them, and their pronouns and said they were initially afraid they wouldn't get into SUNY Canton.
"When I met with my tour guide, she congratulated me on my acceptance into the school, and I was shocked!" October recalled. "My acceptance letter had gotten lost in the mail."
They said they chose SUNY Canton because it was the only school in New York with a bachelor's degree in funeral services and for the college's renowned pet wing. "I have an emotional support cat named Mutie," they said.
October is the Vice President of the Mortuary Science Association, the student club closely associated with their field of study. They have also been an active campus event participant, dressing as a clown at the College's Spring Fest and an elf for Comic-Con.
"I've made so many close friends and connections here, and I wouldn't change it for the world," they said.
October is scheduled to graduate in May 2024. They plan to take the funeral service board examinations and complete their residency at a funeral home downstate. Photo by Presidential Intern Erin Stickney.