Compiled by Sonia Trudell ’04, Office of Alumni Relations, Class Notes Intern
1936
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Grace Thomas Guptill heard from Hester Small Ames and Taschia Platek Dunlap as well as greetings from Helen Hurd Day ’35 from sunny Florida. Taschia writes that she had a wonderful time in November at the Elderhostel Program at Sedona, Ariz. They had lunch one day on top of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and another day drove and hiked to the Colorado River. One of her sons, who is a boat architect in Alaska, visited her in January and other family members joined them. Hester and Grace hope to have lunch together soon, weather permitting. Dorothy Pierce Main is still busy with flea markets, antiques and decorating their home. We would like to hear from our classmates.
1941
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We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lillian Kelly Bomhoff last May in Pennsylvania. Her husband, Ben, is now living with their son in Amherst, N.H. Helen Chase Daniels and Janet Mitchell Woodbury, who get together occasionally, hope to visit him sometime this year. Helen was selected by the Lisbon Woman’s Club for the Honor Roll of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for her dedicated service in 2003. She volunteers at the Lisbon Art Gallery and at the Grafton County Home. She is very fortunate to have her step-daughter, Yvonne Daniels Perrino ’74, and husband, Russell R. Perrino ’78, nearby. Ethel Bartlett Wood is thrilled with the arrival of twin great-granddaughters, Kylee and Sloan Wood, last May. Ethel and her son, Brian, visited them in Massachusetts last summer. Last fall Ethel and her friend, Betty, had a nice Missouri trip to Fulton where they visited the Churchill Memorial. They went to the old German town of Herman and to the Lake of the Ozarks. Ruth Stearns Ledbury is still in Rochester, N.H., and keeps in touch with Josephine Morse Swan’s children. Frances Piecuch Pudvah along with her son and his wife from Florida were in New Hampshire for three weeks last fall. Linnie Watson Giles keeps very busy with church and community activities. Her great-grandson, a first-grader, visits her each morning when he waits for the school bus. Dr. Norton Bagley volunteers for the New Hampshire Historical Society, doing genealogical work. He informed me that Father John J. Herbert has retired. It was nice to have a phone call from Erma Telfer Ahern. She and Henry had a nice winter in Florida. I also received a nice note from Vesta Tourville Farris—she is active and doing well. Virginia Littlefield Lewis is much better and keeps active. We’d love to hear from other members of our class.
1942
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Arlene M. Johnson has retired as town clerk of Northwood, N.H.
1945
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Barbara E. MacPhail is office manager for the F. MacPhail Auction Gallery.
1952
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George E. Bryenton and his wife, Ruth, moved to Laconia from Limington, Maine, a few years ago. They have five children,13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. George plays a little golf and volunteers at the Tilton Veterans Home, operating the store, selling candy, stamps and other conveniences to elderly veterans and wheeling the sunshine cart through the home. He retired from teaching in 1985. He occasionally runs into another classmate, Evelyn Westover Millar, who also lives in Laconia with her husband, John. Evelyn taught in public and parochial schools before her retirement. John worked at the Scott & Williams Mills; when he retired they started up a home business, knitting hats for newborns. They love to travel and cross-country ski. They have two daughters, Sally and Lynn Millar Richards ’77, and three grandchildren. Barbara S. Larsen and her husband, Harry, live in Salem, Mass., where Barbara grew up and where she held her last teaching job when she retired. Barbara babysits her three grandchildren who, she says, keep her young. She is on the bowling team and quite active in church work. Barbara taught business subjects until her retirement in 1988. Our last three reunions, 40th, 45th and 50th, received much help from Honey F. Reardon. She lives with her sister Katherine L. Reardon ’49 (president of her class). They have traveled extensively since their retirement, across Europe and the United States. Honey began her teaching career in Laconia, then entered the Sisters of Mercy and taught in parochial schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. After 23 years, she left the order, switched to public schools and taught special education for seven more years in Dover. She and Kay leave later this spring for a trip to southeastern states.
1953
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Helenjane Doyle Hanson was “speaking” with Sally Ayer Rossetti, who will be leaving for her annual visit to Bermuda. Doesn’t Bermuda sound nice? I am ready. Ah, but what would my cast mates think of my abandoning them? I am once more participating in a musical to be held this spring so I guess I’ll stay put. We will be meeting at Marjorie Blaney Blevins’, also in the spring, and we are all anxious to see her new digs. She and son Jim have an apartment at her daughter’s place. It sounds wonderful and Margie was able to bring most of her famous lilies with her. Theodore J. Houston lost his mother recently. She was 99 and while she had graduated from Keene, she was quite a lady and we forgave her. I hope I have as much energy and can contribute to the community as much as she did. I hope you all received the pamphlet the alumni office sent out with the biographies of your classmates. There isn’t much to write this time because I haven’t heard from you. For heaven’s sake, let us know what you are doing.
1957
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Ken and Sheila Thompson Emery are enjoying the new addition to their home in Columbus, N.M. Dawn Buckminster Giroux and Gloria Lamott Perkins ’57 had lunch with Patsy Heath Caswell in October at her New Hampshire home on Lake Kolelemook. Emily Dowd received the Class of ’57 scholarship for 2003, presented at the Teacher Education Awards in September This is a reminder that Norma Huggins Heinz and Richard A. Fagnant are co-trustees of our 50th Reunion Fund for 2007. They suggested in the past, yearly donations or a one-time check for $50. This will be a milestone for us. Dick and Norma can be reached at their homes.
1958
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William W. Lance retired in 1989 as principal of Newfound Regional School. He and Rita live in Meredith, N.H., and have four children and eight grandchildren. All four of their children, a daughter-in-law, and a son-in-law are teachers, with five of them having graduated from Plymouth! Bill is on a committee planning a new community center in Meredith. After 11 winters, they sold their home in Florida and now remain in New Hampshire year-round. Sylvia Forbes Blakslee hasn’t let any grass grow under her feet! Sylvia earned her doctorate and retired from her last position as director of special services in the Oyster River School District in Durham, N.H. Over the years she has always found time to ski, not only in this country, but also in other parts of the globe! Sylvia has two children and enjoys her home overlooking the shores of Winnipesaukee in Tuftenboro, N.H., where she loves to entertain her grandchildren. She recently came out of retirement to accept an interim one-year position as director of the Strafford Learning Center. Carol Willis Aldrich was widowed a few years ago but keeps so busy! She sent a note with the following interesting information: “Several members of our class have been getting together over the years. Namely Lois Kretschmar Lindh, Dodie Greenwood Merrill, Nina M. Savitch, Shirley Solari Corrette and Elaine E. Fortin (now deceased).” Lucille Demers LaFlamme joined the others to celebrate Elaine’s life at her funeral last year. Carol has traveled to several countries since her retirement from teaching at the Washington St. School in Penacook, N.H. Her most recent trips were to Egypt in 2002 and to Casablanca, Morocco in 2003 to attend her son’s wedding! Carol spends her summer days at her cottage, while also kayaking, biking and walking. In winter, she loves both downhill and cross-country skiing. She’s a school and church volunteer while “really enjoying retirement”! Your class agent Jean Routhier O’Shea is still waiting to hear from the rest of you! If you’ve put off contributing for our 2008 class gift, please reconsider. A call to your committee contact can result in answers to any of your questions. Remember, an installment plan is available to fit your needs, or a one-time contribution of any amount would also be much appreciated (usually tax deductible, too!).
1959
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Sally J. Liu is a retired software engineer.
1960
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Richard K. Horne retired last year after teaching high school math for over 40 years in Pittsfield, N.H. He’s living in Laconia. James M. McBride is retired from teaching and lives in Brookline, N.H. His daughter is a first-year student at Plymouth and a member of the women’s soccer team. Elmer K. Parent lives in Bradenton, Fla. Cycling will take him to Europe this summer—perhaps he will bike to the reunion in 2005. Mary Chapman Freitas is enjoying retirement. Her seven grandchildren are keeping her involved in school activities. The reunion planning for 2005 has reacquainted her with friends and memories of days at Plymouth. Among those planning to attend the reunion are Pauline Dallaire Angwin, Elaine Olsen Lavery, Jacqueline Hellen and friends from other classes that attended during the 1960 time.
1962
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Jane Ramsay is retiring after 24 years as a town clerk. Her husband, Sherburn Ramsay ’54 is a selectman in Hebron, N.H. Charles Duke is mentioned in “Leaders in Education“.
1963
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For news of Richard Wylie, see “Leaders in Education“.
1964
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John M. Garneau has retired but continues to coach girls’ volleyball at Moultonborough (N.H.) High School. David O. Minickiello is a retired teacher and coach at Keene (N.H.) High School. For news of Charlie Marston ’64G see the inside front cover.
1965
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After serving as superintendent for the Salem School District for 15 years, Henry E. LaBranche has retired. He is now thinking of teaching again.
1966
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Donald A. Barneetz is an employee of the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Nancy Webber Beckley lives in Plymouth, N.H., with her husband, Denny, and their two children, Jeff and Kristen. Denny was proprietor of Denny’s Servicenter in Plymouth. William J. Kuhlmeyer lives in Andover, Mass., with his wife, Kim. William is a pilot for Carlson Company in St. Paul, Minn. Kim works for Northwest Airlines. They have three children, Erika (36), Aaron (24) and Nicole (21). Richard A. Leonard owns Bananas on Main Street in Gloucester, Mass., selling unique and vintage clothing. It’s time for us to begin planning for our class gift for our 40th class reunion in June 2006. If you would like to be involved in any of the planning, please contact Gail Heffernan White or the alumni office. Most of the work can be done through e-mail, snail mail or phone calls. Let’s get some enthusiasm going, to show our special feeling towards our alma mater, through this gift! We can begin growing this gift, by noting: Class of 1966 Gift on the memo line of check or donation forms. Gail retired in June, after more than 36 years of teaching first grade, mostly in Newmarket, N.H., a Blue Ribbon school. She thus had time in September and October to visit Colorado with hubby, Joseph E. White ’68. They had not been that far west since 1968, and enjoyed the many changes they saw in the heart of America, as well as friends, relatives and alums along the way. Let us all hear what is happening in your life, since we parted times on campus! And think of getting more involved in alumni activities; then contact the alumni office on campus, they would love to hear from you!
1967
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Janice D. Jacoby is a retired teacher from Cheshire High School. Janice M. Ryan is a retired business teacher from Danvers (Mass.) High School. Her husband, Charles D. Ryan, is athletic director for the city of Lowell. He is being inducted into the Massachusetts Basketball Hall of Fame. Joan Rivard Sheehan is a first grade teacher at Plymouth (N.H.) Elementary School.
1968
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Mary H. Benoit teaches physical education at Northfield (Vt.) Elementary School. Robert S. Bergin has retired from teaching at Whitefield (N.H.) Elementary School. Donald R. Edwards teaches physics at New Hampshire Community Technical College. Judith Farr is principal of Winnisquam Regional High School. Patricia J. Lang has retired from teaching at the Dresden School District. She lives in West Lebanon, N.H. Linda G. Lawrence, a resident of Weare, N.H., has retired from teaching at Mountain View Middle School. Joseph E. White has been appointed to fill the PSUAA board vacancy left by the sad passing of Nelson Paquette ’63, until June 2006. He will also chair the external communications division until the next election. See the 1966 class notes for news of Joe’s travels with his wife, Gail Heffernan White ’66. Among other visits, they saw Dana R. Hurlbutt in Colorado Springs. Dana is still in charge of all ice facilities at the U.S. Air Force Academy, there. Dana may find the new PSUAA Denver Area chapter a good means of keeping in touch with other alums out there. With so many new majors, our members are scattering far in their work pursuits. If you know of several Plymouth alums in your area, perhaps you might contact Joe White or Joe Long at the alumni office on campus, for help in creating that kind of affinity group. Joe and Gail have joined the Greater Seacoast Chapter alumni group, and have enjoyed a few of the events already. Joe is the chapter’s newsletter editor. The Whites have recently included Plymouth State University in their trust plan. They feel that Plymouth played a big part in their lives, and continues to be some of the best in New Hampshire education—the unique “Plymouth Experience.”
1969
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Patricia Spidell Crawford lives in Lisbon, N.H., with her husband, Eben G. Crawford ’61. Eben is now retired. Pat is a computer lab consultant at VISTA in North Haverhill, N.H. Barbara Edwards is a paraprofessional educator at Gilford (N.H.) High School. Barbara and her husband, Donald, have finally finished working on their “retirement home.” Donald retired but missed teaching so he went back. They both like their new jobs but miss West High School. Joanne Griffin Picard of Clearwater, Fla., spent a wonderful Christmastide in Alimos, Greece, with her grandchildren, Artemis (18 months) and Philemon (5) and their parents. She retires from teaching soon and then she’ll be in Athens, Greece. Geoffrey C. Underwood works for Credit Support Services as a credit trainer in Waltham, Mass.
1970
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Sandra Carriker has retired as director of education technology at North Shore Community College in Danvers, Mass. James E. Gratton is the retired principal of South Londonderry (N.H.) Elementary School. David Hodgkins is president of Hodgkins and Associates. Leonard E. Tamule is a teacher for the city of Brockton, Mass. He has one son, Lenny (9). Katherine E. Upton works for DGH Electronics. Ann Rancourt is mentioned on “Leaders in Education“.
1971
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James R. Christenson lives in Poway, Calif., with his wife, Patricia, and their son, Alexander. James received his master’s summa cum laude in instructional design from San Diego State University. He is manager of education and technical publications for Symitar, a Jack Henry Company, in San Diego. Pierre B. Langlois has retired from teaching. Lucille Keegan is an elementary teacher at Bridgewater-Hebron (N.H.) School. Susan M. Patria has taught at East Hartford (Conn.) High School for 13 years. She won the Secondary Health Education Teacher of the Year award from the state Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
1972
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Marilyn Belovarac is trust officer for Trust Bank. James Dalley was elected to the Business Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO), a not-for-profit financial institution and community development corporation based in Berlin, N.H., and serving Carroll, Coos and Grafton counties. Margaret McKenney is principal at Towle Elementary School. Marcia B. Walker is a reporter and photographer for Leader Publishing. For news of Bonnie Epstein, see Bonnie Epstein is 2003 Hogan Award Honoree. Charles Wood and John Pierog are mentioned in “Leaders in Education“.
1973
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Diana L. Klinepeter is a learning center teacher for Molleyockett Middle School. Jeffrey L. Noyes has retired from New Hampshire Police Standards and Training. He now works part time as a trainer for Homeland Security. Corinne A. Reardon works in international studies at Michigan State University. Lawrence “Lenny” Urda ’73G will retire in June after 38 years as a teacher, coach and public school principal. He and wife, Beth, will be moving to their lakefront home on Mirror Lake in Mirror Lake, N.H., in early July. Nancy J. West is athletic director at Goffstown (N.H.) Area High School. Terry Conrad is mentioned on “Leaders in Education“.
1974
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Lynne M. Brecknock is a retired teacher and is now coordinator of the Adult Education Center. Dencie L. Donovan is head of the math department at Dilland High School in Florida. Cheryl Gill Dorfman ’74G is acting dean of academic affairs at Berkshire Community College. She was previously the assistant dean of academic affairs for nursing, health and social sciences. Gary W. Gray is president of Connecticut River Bank. Sandra Riddervold Griffith and family are settled in Apple Valley, Minn., and enjoy winter sports, fastpitch softball and cheering on the Red Sox and Patriots from afar. Sandy has been in touch with Bernadette Gibson McConnell who lives in Manassas, Va. Sandy would like to meet all Delta Zetas at Homecoming 2004. Bruce “Randy” Haas lives in Laconia, N.H., with his wife, Jeanette, and their two children, Peter (20) and Harrison (18). Jeanette is a senior accountant for Lakes Region Community Service Council. Randy is vice president and trust investment officer for Laconia Savings Bank. Larry and Maryl Weston Kilbourn’s two sons are both seniors this year: Matthew is a chemical engineering major at University of Maine–Orono; his brother, Patrick, graduates from high school in June. Maryl is still enjoying teaching first graders and Larry is self employed. Deborah A. Koziol is assistant principal of Narragansett (R.I.) Regional Middle School. David B. Kuether is a guidance counselor for Alvern High School. Carl D. West is finance director for the Manchester Housing Authority. Rebecca Hackman Kidder lives in Bow, N.H., with her husband, Ken, and their two children, Brian (19) and Molly (17). Becky and Ken will celebrate their 25th anniversary in June. Becky is an ESOL tutor and teacher at Rundlett Middle School in Concord, N.H. For news of Katharine A. Eneguess, see the story on “Leaders in Education“. William Landry and Cheryl Dorfman are mentioned in “Leaders in Education“..
1975
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Nancy Beegle Badger and Richard G. Badger ’74 have been married for 27 years and live in Belmont, N.H. Nancy continues to work for the New Hampshire Department of Safety as a 911 emergency medical dispatcher out of Concord. She and Rich are traveling more now that they have an empty nest. Debra L. Bickford has been living in Raleigh, N.C., for the past 25 years, “so I am half New Englander and half Southerner now!” She sells exercise equipment for commercial accounts and has found her PE degree has been very helpful. She’s a NASCAR fan and has attended many races. “That is one of many benefits of living in North Carolina!” She adds, “The newsletter inspired me to open our 1975 yearbook and invoke a few memories. Most of the memories are really good (with a few that I want to forget!). Thanks to the Class of 1975 committee members for all that you have done and will do … by the way, I remember those chicken feathers!” Suzanne Whitney Heath is a research editor at Wrightslaw.com. She recently coauthored the education law book Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind. Her column on education advocacy, “Doing Your Homework,” appears in the Special Ed Advocate Newsletter. She is on the board of directors of the New Hampshire branch of the International Dyslexia Association ( www.nhida.org), and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates ( www.copaa.net). Patricia W. Heinz is a retired elementary school teacher from Holderness (N.H.) Central School. Larry W. Ladd lives in North Stratford, N.H. Larry has been director of security at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel for the last 17 years. He remarried in October 1998. Debra Gracie Sarno teaches autistic preschool children at the Hennessey Early Childhood Center in Lawrence, Mass. Debra lives in Billerica, Mass., with her three children: Lee, Courtney and Shayla, and her Pomeranian, Montanna. She is looking forward to the reunion and hopes attendance will be good. Donald Soule is a teacher at Manchester (N.H.) Central High School. Susan E. Soule is a paraprofessional for the Peter Woodberry School. After Angela Koenig retired from teaching she became a librarian. Michele M. Munson is assistant superintendent for SAU 21. Brenda E. O’Brien is a retired elementary teacher for the Madison School District.
1976
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Steven P. Giguere is a math teacher at West High School. George H. Philibert is president of GHP Advisors in Vermont.
1977
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Thomas A. Clough is managing director for New York Life Investments Management. Joan Coursey has two new grandchildren, Ryan (2) and Kathryn (1). She teaches first grade at Holderness (N.H.) Central School. Patricia J. DeVito is director of visitor services at Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce. Marie A. Dillon works for State Farm Insurance. Richard G. Fournier lives in Columbia, Md. He is manager of training and documentation at Kaiser Permanente in Silver Spring. Michael S. King is customer development manager for Varsity Beverage. Jon E. Korpela is senior vice president for Northeast Home Loan. David G. Thompson is vice president of Liberty Mutual. Sam Giarusso has been a teacher in the Amherst (N.H.) School District since 1977. This past fall, Governor Craig Benson nominated him as a trustee of the New Hampshire State Retirement System, which covers over 65,000 teachers, state employees, police and fire fighters. For news of Ed Thorney, see “Edward Thorney ’77: A Life of Teaching and Sharing “.
1978
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Michael Moffett is the department head for sports management for the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Bruce S. Goslovich is controller for Midvale Telephone Exchange. John J. Hartz is a retired principal.
1979
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Thomas R. Burbank is a financial advisor for Valic. Elizabeth S. Burbank is the library assistant at Oyster River Library. Roger W. Dow is vice president for development for the Wartburg Foundation in Mount Vernon, N.Y. Cindy Schultz Gaumer lives in Missoula, Mont., with her husband, Donald G. Gaumer ’80. Cindy is a computer technology educator for Sentinel High School. Betsy Stratton Hard is Bloomfield’s new police chief, the only woman in Connecticut to hold that title. Previously, she commanded the directed resources division, overseeing seven police units, three substations, 78 police officers and civilian employees, and a $3.8 million budget. Wendy Hack Kelly lives in Quincy, Mass., with her husband, Ken, and their twins, Kenny and Nancy (8). Ken is chief of dentistry for Harvard Vanguard in Braintree and Wendy is a substitute teacher. They will be celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this year. Lisa Kubli MacDonald is a kindergarten teacher in Methuen, Mass. Her husband, James M. MacDonald ’80, is a purchasing manager for Getronics Corp. They have three children, Eric (20), a sophomore at PSU, Megan (17) and James (14). Nancy J. Moffett is associate professor of radiological technology at New Hampshire Technical Institute. Victoria A. Parady-Guay has received state recognition for her hard work to encourage interscholastic athletics in New Hampshire and to advance women’s sports in particular. The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association gave her the 2003 NHIAA annual service award for her contributions to the association over the past 24 years, and the NHIAA 2003 Advancement in Girls’ Sports Award. Victoria has been athletics director for Sanborn Regional School District for the last three years. Susan E. Parker is a wire marketing consultant.
1980
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Michael W. Delahanty was named the new school superintendent of the Salem school district following the retirement of Henry E. LaBranche ’65. Michael is currently the assistant superintendent and will take on his new position in September.
1981
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M. Kathleen Liss-Graves manages BG’s Boathouse Restaurant. Timothy J. Meyers was among 13 probation officers and 14 support staff employees from throughout the Commonwealth to receive the Massachusetts Probation Service Employee Recognition Award. Tim was honored for his exemplary work, professionalism and dedication to the field by Massachusetts Commissioner of Probation John J. O’Brien. Tim has worked as a probation officer for 10 years. Jake Julia is mentioned in “Leaders in Education“.
1982
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Diane A. Daley is an agent for Coulombe Real Estate. Patricia A. Davis is a retired teacher from the Merrimack Valley School District. David W. Mardis is Latin American sales marketing manager for Eaton Electrical in Miami Lakes, Fla. John E. Nault is director of Northeast Net Continuum. Susan D. Tack teaches kindergarten for Kiddy Corner Learners Center.
1983
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Heidi R. Mason is a third grade teacher at Chamberlain Street School in Rochester, N.H.
1984
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Bruce S. Kapsack is founder and senior partner of Kapsack & Bair, LLP, a northern California firm specializing in DUI defense. He is coauthor of California Drunk Driving Defense, and the youngest ever regent of the National College for DUI Defense. Bruce lives in San Francisco, where his work in police misconduct and oversight in the Office of Citizen Complaints (Internal Affairs) won him national praise and a city commendation. Bruce and his wife, Joanne, have three children, Eli (class of 2017), Asher (class of 2023) and Zoe (class of 2023). Lisa M. Palmieri is happily hanging out with her 13-year-old son and their dog in suburbia. Lisa is analytic investigations manager for Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts in downtown Boston. She is hoping to see a lot of people at Homecoming this year. George Pervanas recently joined Coldwell Banker Ashton-Kilgore Realty Inc. in Amherst, N.H. George, wife Helen and daughters Kristina and Alexa live in Bedford. “Hello to all my Phi Beta Upsilon brothers! Drop me a line and let’s meet for lunch.”
1985
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David M. Gilmore is western regional sales manager of newspapers for Heidelberg Web Systems. He lives in San Diego, Calif., with his wife and daughter. Robert T. Houseman is the Wolfeboro Town Planner. Michael R. Morris and his wife, Linda, live in Kingston, N.H., with their three sons, Ryan (8), John (6) and Benjamin (4). Michael is sales director for Winbrook in Billerica, Mass. Ellen M. Tirone is media generalist for the Oyster River School District. Gerard Boothby is mentioned in “Leaders in Education“.
1986
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Scott Maltzie is the speech and debate coach at PSU. Previously, he taught at Winnisquam Regional High School. In September 2003, Judith Alger married Robert Rowe and became the proud stepmother of Jennifer (18), Michael (16) and Steven (15). They married at a waterfront park in front of family and friends, including PSU alumna Alison Bartlett. The next month, they attended Alison’s wedding to Jack Whynot. For the last 13 years, Judith has run her own graphic design business, Judee Design. Elaine M. Vasques is manager of sports medicine at Carolina Family Practice and Medicine.
1987
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Judith A White was named Teacher of the Year at Lisbon (N.H.) Regional School. Thomas M. Bouchard is dealer account manager at Ford Motor Credit Company. Gary A. Holden was promoted to assistant athletic director of Ferrum (Va.) College. He will continue as sports information director and men’s tennis coach. Ferrum finished 15-3 last season, with two players earning All-Conference honors, one was named Dixie Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Year, and Gary was named Coach of the Year. Gary served as director of Ferrum’s tennis court renovation project. Previously, he coached wrestling at Plymouth State. Gary and his wife, Leslie Green Holden ’89 have two sons, Taylor and Drew. Robin L. Lumsden is instructional assistant at Montpelier (Vt.) High School. Tracy Henneberry McGrenaghan lives in Greenland, N.H., with her husband, Brian, and their two children, Daniel (5) and Timothy (1). Brian is a car salesman for Coast Pontiac Cadillac GMC in Portsmouth. Tracy is general manager for Nitty Gritty Cleaning Co. Michele M. Schlageter is market project manager for Velcro USA.
1988
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Alan M. Boilard is an account executive for Amherst Technology. Susan E. Carey is an elementary school teacher at Raynham Public School. Rosanne M. Chessie is an executive assistant and grant manager for York County Technical College. Alain R. Dorval lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, with his wife, Heather Boyce Dorval ’90. Heather is a teacher for Calallen ISD. Alain is an athletic trainer for Corpus Christi ISD. Christopher Healey lives in Antrim, N.H., with his wife, Carol, and their children, Grace and Liam. He received his M.S.W. degree from Boston University in 2000. He is currently working for the Community Council of Nashua. Karen Spring Johnson lives in Estes Park, Colo., with her husband, Timothy A. Johnson ’89, and their two children, Rebecca (10) and Eric (5). Tim is a foreman for A-1 Excavating, Inc. Karen is a bookkeeper for Estes Park Lumber Company. Andrew C. Malatesta is a medical sales representative for Pfizer. After receiving her degree from PSU, Lorelei Wyman went to New Hampshire Technical College in Claremont for her physical therapy assistant degree, and later to UVM for a degree in physical therapy. Currently Lorelei works in Brattleboro, Vt. She would love to hear from friends. John Humphrey is mentioned in “Leaders in Education“.
1989
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Paul G. Avadanian is a family doctor for Ephrata in Pennsylvania. Charles M. Richmond and his wife, Megan, live in Burlington, Conn., with their two children, Rhiannon (2) and Gabrielle (7 months). Charles is a teacher leader for the Farmington Board of Education. He received his Master of Elementary Education degree from the University of Bridgeport in December 1993. Peter N. Wack was promoted to lieutenant in the Connecticut State Police in 2002. Currently commanding the Litchfield State Police Barracks, Peter spends a lot of time coaching his son’s baseball and ice hockey teams. He recently completed a master’s degree at Western New England College. Jim Balestraci is mentioned in “Chair-Man of the Beach “..
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William P. Foye is the owner of Carpet Specialist. Jerold J. Shattuck is the owner of Country Brook Farms. For news of Jim Hundrieser, see “Leaders in Education“.
1991
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Jason D. Hunter and Mariann Janessa Hunter ’93G are both employed at the College of DuPage in Glen-Ellyn, Ill. Jason teaches in the health/PE department while coaching women’s soccer. Mariann works for the COD Foundation as their donor relations manager. The kids, Zachary (4) and Morgan (1), are getting big. The Hunters enjoyed getting together with Plymouth alumni in November when PSU was “on the road” and reached out to different areas. Truxtun S. Jayne is a buyer for Nintendo. Tom Cotter, husband of Delta Zeta sister and Plymouth State alumna Kerri L. Mather, had his own half-hour Comedy Central special March 12. Kerri Louise is a comedian in her own right. She’s been on several TV shows in recent years and has informed me that she and Tom are competing this summer in “Last Comic Standing,” a successful NBC reality show that started last season. Right now she doesn’t know how much we will see of them or how far they will go because it is still ongoing. If they do go all the way to be among the last five comics standing, they will both need your help because America votes who is the funniest of the last five comics standing. So feel free to inform all your family and friends. The series starts airing in August/September.
1992
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Gerald M. Beaulieu lives in San Clemente, Calif., with his wife, Karen, and their daughter, Christina (5). Gerald is product marketing manager for Best Software in Irvine. Gayle F. Morrell has resigned from teaching and is staying at home with her children. Kimberley A. Hamel works in retail lending at Citizens Bank. John S. Yates lives in Littleton, N.H., and currently works for Yates International expanding e-commerce business. Classes of ’91, ’92 and ’93, feel free to contact John.
1993
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Lisa M. Bocash of Bowdoinham, Maine, received her M.S. in physical education from Ithaca (N.Y.) College. She is currently head athletic trainer at St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine. Heike Blankenburg Biller lives in Charlotte, N.C., with her husband, Kurt, who is president of Vision Builders. They have two children, Erika (4) and Max (1). Joanne M. Cayer is business development manager of Pragemtech Software in Amherst, N.H. Donna J. Charest is senior technical support engineer for Fatwire Software in Burlington, Mass. She would love to hear from Chi Alpha alumnae. Darron R. DeSantis lives in Keene, N.H., with his wife, Kristen. He is self employed by Art Works for Life. Debra J. Freilich is teaching special education at New Boston Pilot Middle School in Dorchester, Mass. Paul B. Harty lives in North Andover, Mass., with his wife, Sarah, and their children, Rebecca (3) and Michael (2). Paul is vice president of sales for Stride and Associates in Boston. Kevin A. Lincoln lives in Plymouth, N.H., with his wife, Alicia. Kevin is a financial assistant for Plymouth Village Water and Sewer. James B. Moore is a full-time police officer. He received masters degrees in political communication from Emerson College and criminal justice from Western New England College. James also sells real estate with Tom Saab Associates of Methuen, Mass.
1994
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Jeannemarie Ackerman is on the board of directors for the PSU Alumni Association. Bryan O. Beckwith is a landscaper for Eastern Green Landscaping in Jackson, N.H. His wife, Leslie, is a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. April Bryant enjoys keeping in touch with Plymouth from afar through the years with Plymouth Magazine. She is a research assistant in the School of Public Health at the University of Iowa. Shaun P. Dempsey lives in Dedham, Mass. He is a project manager for Fidelity Investments in Boston. Scott G. Dimick is an account executive at Time Warner. Matthew M. Friedman lives in Norridgewock, Maine, with his wife, Kristen. They both work for Lionel D. Dubord Realty. Katie Given Gleason lives in St. Petersburg, Fla., with her husband, Matthew, and their daughter, Olivia (4). Katie misses all her friends and sisters from Plymouth State and would love to keep in touch! Jason C. Swan is a sales manager for PTC in Santa Clara, Calif. David C. Talbot is an adjuct faculty member in PSU’s business department. Jennifer LaPlant Wilson and her husband, Richard P. Wilson ’93, live in Salem, N.H., with their three children, Kaitlyn (3), Christopher (2) and Emily (6 months). For news of Justin Labdon, see Chair-Man of the Beach“.
1995
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Rebecca Thompson Bell is executive director of Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce. Scott M. Bromley is a CPA at Skinner Tameron & Co, LLP in Tempe, Ariz. Erik W. Cartwright lives in Charlotte, N.C., with his wife Yvette Darwood Cartwright ’97, an EC teacher at Charlotte Middle School. Heather Gallagher Orlando received her Master of Human Resource Management degree this year. She is a talent acquisition manager for Fidelity Investments in Boston, Mass. Heidi E. Page lives in Littleton, N.H. She is an event coordinator and assistant at Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce. Dana A. Palko is senior interactive designer for Lapham Miller in Andover, Mass. Brian S. Turner is a system engineer II for UnumProvident Corp. Kristin M. Wilson received her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from New England College in 2003. She is a grade 9–12 mathematics curriculum coordinator for Mascoma VRSD in Canaan, N.H.
1996
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Douglas C. Bacon lives in Clearfield, Utah., with his wife, Jennee, and their son, Trevor (9). Doug is an environmental scientist III for the state of Utah. Kate E. Butler lives in Boston and is an event coordinator at Alternative Investor. If anyone from PSU is in the area, drop her a line. Amy Bennett DiPietro lives in Warren, R.I., with her husband, John A. DiPietro, a district manager, and their son, Jackson (2m). Brian K. Dresser and his wife, Heather L. Holland ’98, live in Manchester, N.H. Brian is an environmental specialist with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Gloucester, Mass. He assists in the developing and implementing the federal recovery plan for Atlantic salmon in the state of Maine. Brian earned his master’s degree in ecology from the University of Georgia. Donald M. Perrin lives in Hillsboro with his wife, Jocelyn Davison Perrin ’03. Donald is an energy maintenance technician and the wrestling coach at PSU. Jocelyn teaches at Hillsboro High School. Renee Melanson Philbrook lives in Swampscott, Mass., with her husband, Lee, who works for Hyatt Harborside. Renee received her M.Ed. from Cambridge College. She is currently a sixth grade math teacher for Lynn Public Schools. Peter J. Rhodes is an accountant for the state of New Hampshire in Concord. Eric G. Robinson received his master’s from the University of Phoenix. He is a system administrator for Intrado in Longmont, Colo. For a mention of Benjamin Gerber, see “A Trunk Full of History“.
1997
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Yvette Darwood Cartwright lives in Charlotte, N.C., with her husband, Erik W. Cartwright ’95. Yvette received her Master of Special Education degree from New Jersey City University in May 2001. Adam P. Cuvellier lives in Litchfield, N.H., with his wife, Margaret, and their daughter, Hannah (1m). Ruby E. McLaughlin received her M.S.W. from the University of New England in May 1998. Ruby is executive director and clinician for North Woods Counseling in Campton, N.H., her own mental health practice. Derek J. Mitchell lives in Colchester, Vt., with his wife, Jenn. Derek is an assistant director for Colchester Parks and Recreation. William A. Obreiter lives in Bowdoinham, Maine. He is an accounts manager at Mainebiz in Portland. Tracey Marceau Ramshaw lives in Londonderry, N.H., with her husband, Michael. Tracey teaches in Methuen, Mass. For a mention of Nicole Morin, see “A Trunk Full of History“.
1998
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Jennifer M. Davis lives in Williamsville, N.Y. She is an assistant in the George Kelley Collection at the University at Buffalo. Jennifer Iannuccilli Fleming and her husband, Patrick, are living in East Greenwich, R.I. Jen is a third grade teacher for the East Greenwich School District. Patrick is a real estate agent for Re/Max. Erin K. Hass lives in Concord, N.H. She is a public policy assistant for the Tree Care Industry Association in Manchester. Melanie L. Holman is a property manager for WinnResidential in Andover, Mass. She lives in Portsmouth.
1999
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Jennifer M. Chmura lives in Chicopee, Mass. She is a supervisor at Criterion Heritage in South Hadley. She received her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology in June 2003 from Cambridge College. Carrie DelCorsano Rynne lives in Framingham, Mass., with her husband, Derek. Derek works in sales at WIC Insurance in Waltham. Carrie is a merchandiser at Home Market Foods in Boston. Sarah Woodcock Morrison is a senior financial analyst for Cendant in Englewood, Colo. She lives in Littleton, Colo. Danielle M. Paradis is a science teacher at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in Derry, N.H. Heidi E. Pettigrew lives in Campton, N.H. She is the community education assistant at PSU. Sara E. Pierce lives in Hudson Falls, N.Y., with her husband, Nicholas Esperti. Nick is a mason for JSM Construction. Sara works at Glens Falls Hospital. Raelyn M. Viti lives in Ojai, Calif, where she is on faculty at the Thacher School. Ryan B. Welch is sales manager for Brown and Williamson Tobacco in Louisville, Ky.
2000
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Michael C. Bradley is a senior accountant at Gibbs College in Vienna, Va. Rebecca S. Fenton is a residential mortgage processor for Boston Federal Savings Bank in Burlington, Mass. David M. Pelletier lives in Derry, N.H. David is a PE teacher for SERESC in Merrimack. Greg R. Rodenhiser is currently working at College of the Holy Cross as a Unix and Linux technical engineer. Greg lives just outside Providence, R.I., with his wife, Marissa M. Marandola. Todd A. Shawver lives in Hanover Township, Pa. He is a business consultant for Shawver Associates.
2001
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Melissa B. Jurta and Kris are becoming a family. Alyssa Tragash Hunter ’99 and Michael D. Hunter ’00 bought a new house in West Hartford, Conn. Valentine’s Day was a special day for Dawn Berube MacLean ’98 and Brian Johnson. Dawn is looking for a new job and getting ready to move to York, Maine. Shawn J. Vallee ’97 and Kristen Beede ’98 were married in May 2003. They live in Kingston, Mass. Kristen J. Ellis and Nicholas R. Stefiuk are planning a trip to the Bahamas with some close family and friends. They live in Boston and are looking for a house nearby. Liza D. Tallarita is working on her M.S.W. at Springfield College in Massachusetts. She lives in Suffield, Conn., and is enjoying the area. Liza celebrated Dana T. Peck’s ’02 birthday at Sean and Dana’s apartment in East Hartford with Drew, Keith E. Cardoza ’02 and Angela. Jessica P. Graves lives and teaches in Connecticut. Heather L. Adams lives in Holly Springs, N.C. She is a Unix system administrator for BD Technologies. David S. Chevrette is an underwriting account representative for Amica Mutual Insurance Company in Manchester, N.H. David is starting an MBA at Southern New Hampshire University. Jill M. Norton lives in South Boston, Mass., and works for ACS Development Corporation. Jennifer L. Raymond is an office manager for Catholic Charities Main CS in Portland, Maine, and teaches kindergarten in Falmouth. Kathleen A. Shaulis is child development coordinator at Community Health Hospice in Laconia, N.H. She oversees a Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center outreach program for young children with developmental differences. Kathy earned an M.S.W. and a CAGS in addictions counseling from the University of New England in Portland, Maine. She is on the newly formed statewide Disaster Behavioral Mental Health Response Team. James K. Shuman is working on a master’s degree in music education at Miami University of Ohio. Jim is a graduate assistant director of the Miami University Marching Band. He wrote the arrangement for the percussion section for one of the halftime shows this season and has been asked to write one of the marching band’s shows for next year. He also directs the Basketball Band.
2002
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Karla J. Conroy is working at Leevih Area High School in Turner, Maine. This is a new position, so there is a lot to work on, but so far things have gone smoothly. She is helping out local schools that need athletic training coverage whenever she can. Erin Corrow Chasse and Todd M. Chasse bought a house in North Haverhill, N.H., in March 2003. Todd is a teacher at an alternative high school in Bradford, Vt. Erin stays home with their daughter, Madison (1). Jonathan P. Komarek is a sales consultant for McFadden Family Dealerships in Panama, N.Y. Kathrine Brien Monteiro lives in Rockville, Md., with her husband, Jamie Monteiro ’01. Jamie works for BAE Systems. Kathy is a customer service representative for David’s Bridal in Rockville, Md. Callie Calnan Williams lives in Greensboro, N.C., with her husband, Steven Williams Jr. They were married in July 2003 in the mountains on the back of their Harley. Callie is a mortgage loan officer for MoneyNet in Summerfield. Meghann L. Whittemore is an intensive community support counselor for Child Guidance Clinch in Springfield, Mass. She also does part-time outreach respite work while she continues to work on her M.S.W. at Springfield College. Vanessa M. Alley is a recruiter for The Gates Group in Woburn, Mass. Richard P. Bogosian is general manager of Peter Fuller Automotive in Watertown, Mass. Desire Ferdinand is mentioned in “A Trunk Full of History“.
2003
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Tyson L. Conrad is a learning center specialist for Tilton (N.H.) School. He lives in Pike. Jennifer Williams DiGiacomo lives in Manchester, N.H., with her husband, Christopher S. DiGiacomo ’02. Chris is employed by Scott Lawson Group. Steven C. Pageau is a research assistant for Tufts University in Boston, Mass. Michael M. Sasportas is a youth counselor for the Grove School in Madison, Conn. Carrie E. Tuttle is director of Andrea’s Preschool and Daycare in Northfield, N.H.
