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Expanding the MindExploring the World

We are proud to feature five exceptional honor students.

Front row: Jesse Simonson, Amanda Kershaw and Megan Goddu Back row: Sara Goddu and Adam Leclerc

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2President’s Letter 2

President, Alumni Association Alicia Lenahan ’89 3

Calendar 5

Using the World as a Classroom 6

Student Profiles: Jesse Simonson, Amanda Kershaw, and Adam Leclerc ’13 Sophomores Share Stories of Vienna 9

Alumni Profile: Victor Champagne ’86G Bringing a Passion for Learning

to the International Arena 14

Reunion/Homecoming 18

Student Profiles: Sara & Megan Goddu ’13 Twin Talents 20

Alumni Profile: Alice Hibbert Pincus ’72Making a Difference 22

Alumni Notes 25-28

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In September 2007, our Board of Trustees approved

the College’s new Strategic Plan: Excellence at Anna

Maria College. This past Fall, the Board updated this

Plan and re-dedicated our commitment to excellence

in all that we do. The road to excellence has been

both challenging and exhilarating. Every initiative that

we have undertaken has served as a stepping stone

along this road… the road to becoming the highest

quality small college in the Sisters of St. Anne and

Catholic tradition.

There is an ancient quotation often attributed to

Confucius that says,

“Excellence can be obtained if you:

...care more than others think is wise;

...risk more than others think is safe;

...dream more than others think is practical;

...expect more than others think is possible.”

With the same spirit modeled by the Foundresses

of Anna Maria College…great and inspirational

women who had a vision and risked everything to

make it a reality…we continue to care more, risk

more, dream more and expect more in service to

our students.

As we come to the close of another academic year

and look back on the past several years, so many

good things have happened at AMC. As a result of

focused recruiting efforts, expanded academic

offerings and enhanced visibility as a Catholic higher

education institution, our enrollment has increased

dramatically. In the past three years, Anna Maria

College has recruited the largest freshmen classes

in its 64-year history. This momentum shows no

signs of slowing down as we continue to increase

our traditional and non-traditional student populations

on and off campus and online.

The face of our campus has changed as well.

If you have not visited the College in some time,

you may not recognize the campus. Classrooms

have been enhanced with technology to serve our

teaching and learning needs. Building renovations

have been completed to provide enhanced services

and programs. New recreational and athletic spaces

have been added to provide more opportunities for all

students. And this coming Fall, we will open St. Anne

Hall, a new 200-bed, suite style residence hall to

respond to both the ever increasing enrollment and

the necessity for varied housing options for students.

All the while, we never lost our academic focus,

expanding the opportunities for our undergraduate

students, developing our Honor’s Program, launching

new graduate programs, redesigning our nursing

programs, and introducing our online degree

programs. In the past two years, we have increased

our commitment to scholarship and focused on

creating opportunities for faculty-student research.

We have also increased our commitment to

international educational experiences as described

in this issue of the magazine.

As with all educational institutions, the most

important asset is our people…our dedicated

and talented faculty and staff who provide quality

educational experiences inside and outside the

classroom. Over the past four years, we have

welcomed many new faculty and staff to add to

our world class community of scholars and learners

and to provide more and varied resources for

our students.

Yes, Anna Maria College has made great strides

in a relatively short time. Much of that credit goes

to our dedicated Board of Trustees, a supportive

community, and the best alumni/ae in the world.

Working together with a common vision, great things

are happening at AMC. With your continued support,

even greater things are possible in the future. Thank

you for all you do for our students.

Sincerely,

Jack P. Calareso, Ph.D.

President, Anna Maria College

Dear Friends:

As I approach the end of my fourth year as president of this great college, I look forward to what the future holds for Anna Maria. At the same time, I find it beneficial to reflect on the progress that has been made in just the past few years.

With Commencement fast approaching, we’ll soon be welcoming the members of the Class of 2011 into the AMC Alumni Association. Although they graduate in uncertain times, there is nothing uncertain about the direction of our alma mater.

A message from Alicia Lenahan ’89 AlumniAssociat ionPresident


As you’ll see throughout this publication, AMC is on the move. The new residence

hall under construction will help the College continue to grow its undergraduate

enrollment, a central component of Vision 2015: Excellence at Anna Maria College.

In addition, new academic and co-curricular programs are enhancing the campus

experience for all students.

I hope you’ll make 2011 the year you reconnect with Anna Maria College.

Here are three easy ways to get connected:

FriendUsonFacebook: Receive regular updates on the

College and interact with the nearly 900 AMC alumni already

connected. Find our page at www.facebook.com/amcalumni.

AnswertheCall: The alumni office staff are traveling to meet

with alumni locally, regionally, and across the country. If they call

you for a meeting, I hope you’ll say yes. It’s a great chance to get

reconnected and hear about all the changes on campus.

AttendanEvent: Alumni events take place throughout the year.

Check out the calendar on page 5 and make plans to join us.

As always, we want to hear your input and suggestions. Please contact

Ann Thompson, Director of Alumni Relations at 508-849-3342 or

[email protected].

Sincerely,

Alicia Lenahan ’89

President, Anna Maria College Alumni Association


Construction progress on the new residence hall, May 2011.

Anna Maria College proudly announces that its new residence hall, scheduled to open in August 2011, will be named St. Anne Hall. The name recognizes and celebrates the College’s founding and continued sponsorship by the Sisters of St. Anne. The new 200-bed hall will provide AMC students for the first time with a suite-style living and learning environment.

Opening August 2011 St. Anne Hall

The opening of St. Anne Hall will

coincide with the celebration of Anna

Maria College’s 65th anniversary. Most

of the rooms in the new hall will house

upper class students in suites, which

contain four bedrooms, two bathrooms

and a living room. The construction

of this state-of-the-art facility on the

College’s 192-acre campus represents

a significant development in the

history of Anna Maria.

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7 YoungAlumniNightatFenwayBostonRedSoxvs.BaltimoreOrioles

&Pre-GameReceptionOur AMC Nights at Fenway always sell out fast. Join other AMC alumni as we cheer on the Sox to victory.

23 CapeCodClamBakeWestBarnstable,MAGet together with fellow AMC alumni on Cape Cod for this classic New England tradition.

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4 BostonRedSoxvs.ClevelandIndians&Pre-GameReceptionJoin us for another great night at Fenway Park and help cheer the Sox on to victory.

november

4 & 5 Reunion/HomecomingWeekendMake this the year you come home to Paxton and reconnect with your classmates and AMC. All classes ending in 1’s and 6’s are celebrating a reunion year. Even if this isn’t a reunion year for your class, there’s plenty to see and do throughout the weekend!

5 80sDecadeReunionCalling all alumni who graduated in the 1980s! Join us in Spiritwoods Pub for great food, great friends, and fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to see our guest of honor, Hollie Ingraham!

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12-21ExploreItalywiththePresidentofAnnaMariaCollege,Dr.JackCalareso,andhiswifeRose

Rome – Venice – Florence – Assisi

TourHighlights St. Peter’s Basilica The Vatican Museum The Colosseum Roman Forum Trevi Fountain Basilica of St. Francis Accademia Gallery Uffizi Gallery St. Mark’s Basilica

The package will include flights, transfers, hotels, ground transportation, many admission fees, and 10 meals. For more information call 508-849-3298, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.annamaria.edu/alumni.


“The world is a remarkable classroom,” says Mrs.

Calareso. “Students can learn so much in a traditional

classroom. But understanding other cultures, traditions

and the perspectives of our global community can best

happen through direct experience.”

The Calaresos’ enthusiasm for international

education is based on their long careers as educators.

President Calareso began his career as a 7th and 8th

grade teacher and served as a K-12 administrator

before beginning his career as a college professor.

Mrs. Calareso was a classroom teacher at several

grade levels before moving to her current profession

as a school librarian.

“Our professional experiences have always been in

schools and institutions that included students and

families from other countries,” shares Mrs. Calareso.

“We have experienced firsthand the importance of

students learning from one another and respecting

a wide variety of backgrounds and customs in their

peers. Understanding, respect and cooperation can be

learned and experienced through building relationships

with people from cultures and backgrounds different

from one’s own,” she adds.

Dr. and Mrs. Calareso developed their love for

international education from personal experience.

They met as study abroad students in Rome, Italy.

“Rose was born and raised in Kansas City and was

a student at Mundelein College in Chicago,” explains

Dr. Calareso. “I was from Boston and studying at

Boston College. We both wanted to experience the

art, culture and history of Italy. Without study abroad,

our paths would never have crossed.”

AMC President Jack Calareso

and First Lady Rose Calareso

are passionate about the value

of international educational

experiences. They actively promote

study abroad programs, immersion

trips to foreign countries, and any

type of international travel.

Using the World as a Classroom


Twelve honor students pose with Jack and Rose Calareso in front of a statue that stands in the Austro-American Institute

where the students attended classes in Vienna.

Venice is a favorite haunt of Jack and Rose Calareso. They met in Italy when they were study abroad students in college.

Using the World as a Classroom

Throughout their married lives, the Calaresos have

traveled regularly and have taken their children on

international trips as well. “We always wanted our

children to understand that it’s a vast and interesting

world and that there is so much to be learned and

appreciated beyond the U.S.,” Mrs. Calareso states.

“We encouraged our own three children to read

and study about other countries, and to become

knowledgeable about world history, art and music.

The authentic experience of living and traveling

in other countries contributes invaluably to global

understanding and appreciation.”

As a college president, Dr. Calareso has actively

promoted international travel for students and

members of the college community. He and his wife

have led many tours for alumni, employees, students

and friends of the college. But his greatest interest is

in assuring that students have the opportunity to study

abroad. “Short trips provide a wonderful experience

and are valuable learning experiences,” comments

Dr. Calareso. “But study abroad allows for an

immersion experience that only extended time can

provide. During a semester or a year abroad, students

come to understand and appreciate at a deeper level

the people, the places and the personality of another

country. They are better able to appreciate and respect

the differences as well as the similarities between

countries and peoples,” he adds.

At AMC, President Calareso was instrumental in

establishing the study abroad program in Vienna.

Along with Dr. Paul Russell, a life-long traveler and a

great supporter of international education, Dr. Calareso

worked with the College to help make this program

possible for our students. The goal was to establish

an AMC study abroad program as a permanent part

of the curriculum and to strongly encourage students

to participate in this program or any similar program

of interest.

“Ideally, students should select a part of the world

that interests them for their study abroad. The most

important thing is to expand one’s knowledge about

and appreciation of our world community,” says

Mrs. Calareso. She continues, “Living abroad, so

far away from familiar surroundings, can also

contribute to self-discovery and a greater focusing

on one’s personal goals in life.”

“One of the greatest challenges we face is helping

our students move beyond their comfort zone and to

engage in the global community,” adds Dr. Calareso.

“We need to help them see and understand the

world beyond central Massachusetts and the United

States. We need to help them appreciate cultures

and traditions that have existed centuries longer

than our entire history as a country. We need to help

them develop a respect for people of different faiths,

traditions and world views.”

The President and Mrs. Calareso will be returning

to Italy this Spring. They both agree that they, too,

still have a great deal to learn!


Dr. Jack Calareso and Rose pose in front of Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy.


Sophomores Share Stories of Vienna

Learn how study abroad impacted the lives of three AMC sophomore honor students as they recount memorable moments of their trip to Vienna.


Jesse

Jesse Simonson heard about

AMC growing up in Leicester,

MA. He became convinced

that the College was the right

fit for him when he toured the

campus and saw all of the

changes. “The new vision

being led by Dr. Calareso is doing great things for

Anna Maria,” states Jesse. “The new residence hall,

parking lot and field are making a real difference for

students.”

Jesse is a sophomore majoring in criminal justice

and psychology. He plays on the golf team with a

seven handicap. When first approached about the

study abroad opportunity, he figured it would be a

great vacation. He never imagined that the trip would

turn into one of the best experiences of his life. “The

trip abroad has really helped shape my life,” shares

Jesse. “Learning about other cultures and seeing how

you react to different situations has a tremendous

impact on how you view the world.”

Along with the other students, Jesse studied

German before and during the trip. “I was pleased

that my German improved so that I could actually

use snippets of the language to communicate,” he

comments.

Jesse points to Dr. Paul Russell for making the

experience more than anyone expected. “He played

a vital role in our ability to adapt to this foreign culture

and our integration into a society quite different from

our own,” says Jesse. “He taught us so much about

the informal expectations of Austrian society and

social interactions, which really helped us fit in.”

Jesse is already creating his own network overseas.

He made a connection with students from Madrid and

hopes to visit them in the future. “Europe is the cradle of

society and a great place to learn and grow,” he adds.

Amanda

When Amanda Kershaw was

growing up in Granby, MA,

she never imagined herself

living for three months in

a strange city with people

she had only known for one

year. In fact, she never really

planned on going to school very far from home and

had her sights set on Springfield College. “When

I toured Anna Maria, I realized how ‘at home’ I felt

on campus. I am a bit of a bookworm so the small

campus coupled with the opportunity to participate

in the Honors Program definitely made AMC the right

choice for me,” she states.

Amanda enjoyed the Honors Program but was

nervous about starting her sophomore year in a

different country. “I had never left New England before

except to visit Florida,” she shares. “The flight, the

foreign language, everything about the trip seemed

intimidating to me. I think I was the last one to join in,”

she explains.

Apprehensive at first, Amanda believes that the

trip provided her with the opportunity to gain a better

perspective on other cultures and society as a whole.

“The entire experience has given me more confidence,

self esteem and a different outlook on life. If I can go

to a strange place and survive for three months, I can

do anything,” she quips.

Jesse Simonson, Amanda Kershaw, and Adam Leclerc ’13

student profiles

Once she made the voyage abroad, Amanda didn’t stop at

Vienna. She took a train to Rome for a long weekend. “It was

amazing to wake up in Rome right across from the Colosseum.

I was in awe as the history of this city and the world came alive

around me,” she shares.

Now back in the States, Amanda has changed her major from

business to early childhood education. “The trip to Vienna helped

me to become more centered in my life. I wouldn’t have traded

the experience for anything.”

Adam

AMC sophomore Adam Leclerc likes

taking risks. As a business major, he

enjoys learning how to double one’s

income through deliberate investment

strategies and a willingness to take risks.

Adam grew up in Leominster, MA

and chose Anna Maria because of its

proximity to home and small campus. His interest in the College

was piqued even more when he found out that he had been

accepted to the Honors Program. “I knew that I wanted to attend

AMC but when I learned about the Honors Program and the

opportunity to study abroad, I became much more enthusiastic

about my choice,” shares Adam.

For Adam, the recent trip to Vienna was his first opportunity

to travel abroad. “I have always wanted to travel and experience

life beyond Massachusetts,” he explains. “The Honors Program

made this happen for me.”

According to Adam, the time he spent in Vienna “changed

me.” He took a risk and found that the experience of living

amongst people from a different culture was an education in

itself. “In addition to meeting Austrians, we met students from

all over Europe, who provided us with insights into other cultures

and other ways of living. It really broadened my perspective,”

comments Adam.

Studying abroad also helped Adam form strong bonds with

his fellow AMC students. “There was no library near by so we

had to rely on one another and the Internet to complete our

coursework,” he adds. Adam particularly enjoyed the Core Class

he took with Professor James Bidwell, who taught the class

remotely from Paxton, in real time, to students both at AMC and

in Vienna.

Adam hopes to travel more in the future, perhaps to places like

China and Japan so he can learn about their business systems

first-hand.

HonorsProgramAnna Maria College offers an Honors Program

designed to provide special interdisciplinary courses

and seminars with high academic standards for

highly motivated scholastic achievers. Dr. Paul Albert

Russell, Professor of History, is the Program’s full-

time advisor.

The AMC Honors Program features a unique

curriculum guided by the following themes:

• Globalization and its Challenge to Maintaining

Community and World Peace

• The Western Academic Tradition and its

Means for Seeking Truth

• Social Engagement in Pursuit of Justice

• Leadership as the Integration of Learning

and Social Action

Special benefits include membership in the AMC

Honors Organization, which hosts special events,

dinners, concerts, lectures and tours, and preferential

selection for on-campus housing after freshman year.

StudyAbroadSince the College’s inception, AMC students have

explored the world through study abroad programs

designed to enhance their academic experience

and broaden their life experience. Students have

participated in year-long, semester-long and summer

programs in Europe, Asia and North America.

In the 1990s, under the direction of Dr. Paul

Russell, the College launched focused study abroad

opportunities, which included excursions designed to

immerse students in other cultures for short periods

of time. In 1991, twenty-two students went to Berlin

to pilot this new approach and sparked subsequent

excursions in 1994 and 1999. Similar trips to

European cities like Paris and Rome were conducted

in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. Dr. Carl Moxey

also used the short-term excursion experience with

trips like the one he planned for biology students to

study the Rain Forest in Puerto Rico in 2009.

In addition to these focused trips, traditional

study abroad programs have continued. In 2010,

Emily Vincent spent a semester of her junior year

studying at the University of Suffolk, Madrid, Spain

and Jacqueline Lampkins spent a semester at the

University of New Castle, New Castle, Australia.

In 2010/2011, junior Kadeem Brown travelled to

Beijing, China for his study abroad experience.


Vienna from the Blogs

The first week in Vienna By Greg Ballassi

Sept. 7, 2010: The power of Europe on a young

person’s soul is irresistible, and Vienna has only

intensified her grip on our hearts. One week ago

today, ten of my fellow Honors Program students

and I accompanied Dr. Paul Russell for a semester

abroad in Austria and each day has seen us

grow. Life for us is, simply put, forever changed

for the better. Our first week started off with the

acclimation phase. Dr. Russell took us to our school,

the Austro-American Institute, founded in 1926,

where we met the director and his colleagues.

Wow By Dan Freeman

September 23, 2010: All I can say is “wow.” This week was a particularly profound one on the other side of the

Atlantic. And of course, where to begin! The big event this week certainly has to be our attendance at a special

Mass, followed by a reception. The occasion was the 54th General Conference of the International Atomic

Energy Agency and among the attended were Archbishop Peter Stephan Zurbriggen, a Swiss man and the

apostolic nuncio to Austria and numerous generals and international diplomats from United Nation countries.

A Trip to the Vienna Zoo By Amanda Kershaw

September 21, 2010: After a full week of classes, and

homework up to our ears, a trip to the Vienna Zoo was

in order. After walking right through a sloth’s pen and

exiting at the penguins, we headed past the cheetahs

and hippos to the exit as our day came to a close. As a

personal fan of the Giant Panda, I was ecstatic to find a

black and white bear chomping down on bamboo shoots

as we left the park. To be able to see such exciting

and eccentric species all in one clean, affordable, and

peaceful location was absolutely the highlight of my

first two weeks in this city.

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Another good week in Vienna

By Adam Gamble

October 7, 2010: This past week we did

much more than just attend classes and do

homework; we had a chance to visit one of

the apartments that Mozart actually lived

in. He lived many places during his life,

but this was one place that was still intact,

and was turned into a museum dedicated

to his life. We traveled here with our

professor, Frau Dr. Anton, for our music

history class. Not only did we get to visit

this museum, but we also were able to visit

Schönbrunn Palace here in Vienna with

Dr. Russell for our history class. Action Packed Week By Lauren Kiritsy

October 12, 2010: This has been an action-packed

week. Lauren Sawyer and I had the pleasure of

preparing an American breakfast for the other

students from Britain, Spain, Poland & Italy who

occupy the other apartments in the building. Our

new friends bashfully asked us to prepare “American

Pancakes” for them Sunday morning. We prepped the

meal and made around fifty pancakes expecting that

our friends would be able to consume the majority,

but since their consumption was limited, we had to

serve the rest to the Anna Maria students.

The Week with President Calareso By Lauren Sawyer

October 20, 2010: This week President and Mrs. Calareso

visited us here in Vienna. They took us out to dinner twice,

visited our school and apartments, and even sat in during our

Music History class. It was interesting realizing how much

German we have actually learned when they asked us vocabulary

questions and we were able to answer. Our European Union

teacher was sick that week, so we had more time than we

usually would to show them around the City, having lunch

at a restaurant we frequent very close to our school.

Final Weeks in October By Elise Stanmyer

December 3, 2010: On October 23rd I celebrated my 20th birthday in Vienna. I requested that our

weekly dinner occur in an Italian restaurant. On Halloween night we all got dressed up and had a little

party with some of our other international friends in the apartment building. After celebrating for a while,

we decided to go out to a special party for international students held on a boat on the Danube. It was a

lot of fun to see how all the other international students interpreted Halloween. We learned that in other

countries they have similar holidays for which they dress up, such as Carnival in Italy.

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A Trip to Heeresgeschichtliches Museum By William Krug

September 27, 2010: This past Wednesday, for our “Nazis in Vienna”

history class, we found ourselves walking through the enormous

Heeresgeschichtliches Museum [Military Museum] filled with Austria’s

past. From the Medieval Era to the somewhat recent Afghanistan war,

this museum had it all. Within the first few minutes of entering the

museum, we stumbled upon an old car that at first look seemed nothing

more than just an antique. But as our class looked closer we came

across the fact that this car was none other than the car that Archduke

Franz-Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated in, thus

triggering the beginning of World War I.

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alumni profile Victor Champagne ’86G

The effect of drag on the acceleration of a particle.


Vic received a BS in mechanical engineering at Central New England College and continued

his studies in materials science at other institutions, including WPI, MIT, and Lehigh University.

For over 25 years he has worked for the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the leading materials

research facility in the world. Early in his career, Vic stood out from his colleagues when he

exploited Cold Spray technology from Russia and expanded this unique technology to the

next level. Cold Spray research had focused primarily on the gas dynamics of the process and

overlooked the materials science aspects, where Vic has been concentrating his efforts.

In layman’s terms, Cold Spray is a process in which tiny, micron-sized particles are injected

into a heated, high-pressure gas stream and are then forced through a rocket nozzle, which

accelerates them to supersonic velocities. When these particles exit the rocket nozzle, they

are impacted against a surface, which causes them to consolidate and form a solid, dense

material, without melting.

“This is one of the unique aspects of Cold Spray,” explains Vic. “You can form very dense

wear and corrosion resistant coatings or you can produce parts out of materials not possible

before this technology came into being. Cold spray allows the formation of novel high strength

materials unachievable with conventional processing,” he continues.

As a research scientist, Vic’s work in Cold Spray technology has led to many advances

for the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as for other commercial industries. “Cold Spray

is considered a dual technology because of its various applications outside of the defense

Bringing a Passion for Learning to the International Arena

Anna Maria College alumnus, Victor Champagne ’86G was

recently honored at the Pentagon in the “Hall of Heroes” for

his extraordinary research achievements. An international

expert in Supersonic Particle Deposition or “Cold Spray.”

Vic is a dynamic entrepreneur who has never forgotten his

educational roots at AMC.


industry. Currently, it is helping to build the

economic base in this country in the automotive

industry, electronics and aerospace, just to name

a few,” shares Vic. “This dual usage has meant that

I have had to wear many hats throughout

my career.”

In addition to being a research scientist, Vic is a

program manager, working to implement emerging

technologies and to bring them into practice. He

recognized early in his career that just excelling in a

particular technology is not enough.

“Our global marketplace demands that we

become life-long learners,” states Vic. “For

example, scientists, lawyers, doctors and the like

must become educated outside the technical

part of their professions and learn to deal with

the tangible aspects of growing a business. To

stay ahead of the competitive curve, we need to

be diversified in our knowledge base beyond a

particular area of expertise.”

Vic believes his studies at AMC prepared him

to stay on top of the power curve. He chose the

College’s MBA program over others because

of its flexible schedule and practical approach

to education. “We learned from experts in the

field, not just from textbooks,” Vic shares. “Anna

Maria’s MBA helped me learn about objectives and

deadlines, how to deal effectively with personnel

issues, and how to be a good communicator. We

also learned to write proposals and to understand

finances. Without these skills, I would not have

been able to have achieved so much,” he adds.

Vic’s personal conviction regarding the pursuit

of the mind has spiraled him to the top of his

profession. In addition to being the editor of

the first comprehensive reference book on the

subject of Cold Spray technology, he has received

several top awards from the Army, including the

prestigious U.S. Army Research and Development

Achievement Award. He has also helped develop

cold spray technology as part of a NATO treaty

with the United Kingdom and Australia and he

will soon be out again on the circuit as a keynote

speaker in Japan and Australia.

Vic continues to share his passion for learning

with graduate students at both WPI and Penn

State as a Ph.D. advisor and research associate.

He also hopes to formally teach one day and to

help students to think globally, not just locally; and

to not confine themselves to one area but to make

education a life-long pursuit.

“Our global marketplace demands that we become life-long learners.”

Cold Spray is a process in which tiny,

micron-sized particles are injected into a

heated, high-pressure gas stream and are

then forced through a rocket nozzle, which

accelerates them to supersonic velocities.

When these particles exit the rocket nozzle,

they are impacted against a surface, which

causes them to consolidate and form a

solid, dense material, without melting.

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The Cold Spray Process

Let Dr. and Mrs. Jack Calareso be your hosts on an exceptional, guided tour of Italy. You’ve never truly visited Italy if you haven’t travelled there with the Calaresos and had the opportunity to see this beautiful country through their eyes.

Highlights include: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel,

the Vatican Museum, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum,

the Basilica of St. Francis, St. Mark’s Basilica Square, and

the Uffizi Gallery, just to name a few.

visitITALY

April 12–21, 2012

Ann Biggins ’57 Memorial Fund

Thomas J. Biggins has decided to honor his late wife, Ann Mooney Biggins ’57, with a $30,000 permanent endowment fund to support the Mondor-Eagan Library at Anna Maria College. The Ann Biggins ’57 Memorial Fund will memorialize Ann’s passion for AMC and her many years of service as a librarian in Worcester and Shrewsbury, MA.

Ann was one of three Mooney sisters who attended AMC. Edith Mooney LaVigne ’63 and Margaret Mooney Layden ’60 are her surviving sisters. Ann was an active and dedicated Anna Maria alumna for more than 50 years and worked for a time as its Director of Alumni Relations. She was a generous supporter of the College and was also responsible for two special gifts: the computer laboratory in St. Joseph Hall, which she supported along with her sister, Edith, in memory of their father; and the librarian’s office that she supported along with her sisters, Edith and Margaret, in memory of their mother.

Funds generated from the new Ann Biggins ’57 Memorial Fund will provide needed resources to meet the research and academic needs of students. Tom, a retiree of Verizon, invites family, friends and Ann’s classmates to contribute to this important fund in Ann’s honor.

For a trip brochure, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 508-849-3342, [email protected].


OutstandingAlumniAwardsThe Anna Maria College Alumni Association honored

five exceptional individuals with the 2010 Outstanding

Alumni Awards during Reunion/Homecoming weekend.

VictorK.Champagne’86G (3rd from left) received the

Outstanding Alumni Award for Professional Achievement;

GeorgeR.Sherrill’97G (6th from left) received the

Outstanding Alumni Award for Contributions to the

Community; EdithMooneyLaVigne’63 (5th from left)

received the Outstanding Alumni Award for Contributions

to the College; JacquelineCrowe’03,’07G,’10G

(2nd from left) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus

Award; and PeterJ.Dawson,Esq. (left) received the

Honorary Alumnus Award. (You can read more about

the five honorees at www.annamaria.edu/alumni).

ReunionsandOtherFestivitiesOther highlights of the weekend included:

• The Classes of 2000 and 2005 celebrated their 10th

and 5th reunions together Saturday evening at The

Hub (formerly Spiritwoods Pub). Both classes were

thrilled to reunite with their friends and classmates and

see all the changes that have taken place on campus

since they graduated.

• The Alumni Association Board of Directors held its

fall meeting Saturday morning. The Board is the

leadership of the Alumni Association and provides

support and counsel for the College’s Alumni Office.

• A capacity crowd watched the AMCATS play Norwich

University in the second annual Homecoming

football game.

Anna Maria College celebrated both its proud

history and its bright future during Reunion/

Homecoming Weekend in October.

Special guests of honor at both the luncheon

and the Reunion Dinner at the Worcester Club

were our three milestone reunion classes. The

Class of 1960 celebrated its 50th reunion, the

Class of 1955 celebrated its 55th reunion, and

the Class of 1950 celebrated its 60th reunion.

The Class of 1950 has the special distinction

of being the College’s first-ever graduating

class and now the first class to celebrate its

60th reunion.

Reunion/Homecoming Weekend

1960ReunionDinner–October23,2010Left to Right Back/Standing: Joan Crimmin Burke, Suzanne Marin Morin, Charlotte Hovey Guarini, Anita Lanciaux Collins, Eleanor Cronin Doon, Maureen Harney Walsh, Lola Goldschmidt Riordan, Sr. Carol Proietti, SSA, Margaret Cooney Creamer, Peg Briand Como, Frances Hammill Barry, Judith Daly West, Lois Fernane Hoey, Barbara Desjardins Seymour

Front/Seated: Margaret Mooney Layden, Elizabeth Bourque-Theiler, Sylvia Gregoire Berthiaume, Marie Paradis Meegan


Classof1955SaintAnneSocietyLunch–October23,2010Left to Right Back/Standing: Rose Calareso, Jack Calareso

Front/Seated: Sr. Barbara Flynn, SSA, Gloria Zarrella Hand, M. Jeanne Tasse

Classof1950SaintAnneSocietyLunch–October23,2010Left to Right Back/Standing: Jack Calareso, Florence Tormey Blouin, Rose Marie Tanner Decenzo, Catherine Cantwell Noonan, Rose Calareso

Front/Seated: Marie Lagasse Fabbri, Diane Chabot Kananen, Doris Sterner Buonomo

Saint Anne SocietyAt the second annual Saint Anne Society luncheon on Saturday afternoon,

the College honored three classes celebrating milestone reunions and

inducted 32 alumnae into the Society. Membership in the Saint Anne

Society is granted to alumnae of the College who have reached the

50th anniversary of their graduation, and many of last year’s inductees

returned this year to help welcome the newest members.

Classof1960SaintAnneSocietyLunch–October23,2010Left to Right Back/Standing: Charlotte Hovey Guarini, Rose Calareso, Jack Calareso, Marie Paradis Meegan, Barbara Desjardins Seymour, Margaret Cooney Creamer, Sr. Carol Proietti, SSA, Lola Goldschmidt Riordan, Mary Burke Fallon, Elizabeth Bourque-Theiler, Joan Crimmin Burke, Anita Lanciaux Collins, Margaret Mooney Layden

Front/Seated: Judith Daly West, Suzanne Marin Morin, Eleanor Cronin Doon, Frances Hammill Barry, Lois Fernane Hoey, Peg Briand Como, Sylvia Gregoire Berthiaume

SaintAnneSociety,Inductees–October23,2010Left to Right Back/Standing: Rose Calareso, Sr. Annette Bibeau, SSA ’57, Janice Sullivan Higgins ’57, Jack Calareso

Front/Seated: Claire Quintal ’52, Claire Goulet Depatie ’54, Sr. Ann Belliveau, SSA ’54

SAVE the DATEThis year’s

Reunion/Homecoming Weekend

November 4 & 5, 2011

Watch your mail and the AMC website for more information.


Sara and Megan Goddu each chose Anna Maria College to pursue

their dreams. The Somerset, MA, twin sisters both wanted to be

a part of a small school, close to home. They didn’t mind attending

the same school, but rooming together was not an option.

As juniors at AMC, they are each pursuing different aspects of

the music program and are blazing the trail as two of the College’s

first honors students.

Twin Talents

SaraJustin Bieber needs to look out for Sara Goddu, who is studying music

education at AMC. She is multi-talented like her sister Megan, singing

and playing the violin. She also participates in marching band, leading the

color guard down the football field, and is excited about performing in the

College’s first musical production, Guys and Dolls. Sara loves the theater

and has already had roles in several plays both in high school and at AMC.

Sara fell in love with AMC after her audition with the music department.

She then became passionate about the College’s new Honors Program.

“I enjoy being a part of this program and learning both in and out of

the classroom,” claims Sara. “The Honors Program provides us with

opportunities to experience cultural events, lectures and seminars;

teaching us that learning can happen anywhere and everywhere,”

she adds.

Sara believes that the Honors Program is helping to prepare her

and her classmates to be successful in the real world. “Our professors

are helping to grow our minds beyond the subject areas we are each

studying. They are approachable and knowledgeable and are willing to

share with us all that they have already experienced,” she comments.

Sara is very involved at AMC, participating in the Music Ed Club,

the Chorus Club, and the Drama Club, just to name a few. She

teaches music to children, some of whom are autistic, and is

currently doing her pre-practicum observation at Wachusett

Regional High. After college, she hopes to become a high

school choral director.

Sara & Megan Goddu ’13student profiles

Megan


Megan Goddu was not content just learning and playing the violin. In high

school she took up the oboe and learned the alto sax to play in the marching

band. At AMC she is learning the guitar and piano. She also sings. Justin

Bieber, here’s another star to watch out for.

Megan loves music and has dreamed of studying music ever since she can

remember. “I can’t imagine doing anything else,” she shares, which is why

she chose to study music therapy at Anna Maria. What she didn’t expect

was to become a part of the first Honors Program on campus and expand

her education beyond music.

“Being a part of the Honors Program is a great experience,” explains

Megan. “We are able to study the College’s core courses as a group, which

allows us to not only be challenged by the professors, but also to challenge

each other to share ideas and express our thoughts in a safe environment.

We have a great rapport,” she adds.

According to Megan, the Honors Program also gives her the opportunity

to learn how to be more resourceful and to use her critical thinking skills to

get results. “We look at outcomes and combine our research with hands-on

learning,” she explains. “I know the skills we are learning will help us become

leaders in our fields.”

As part of her music therapy curriculum, Megan is currently working at the

Mercy Center in Worcester and the REACH program in Northborough, MA.

Her goal is to work with children in a hospital setting after graduation.


alumni profile Alice Hibbert Pincus ’72

...Alice reflected on her achievements

and immediately thought of

the scholarship assistance from

the Academy and AMC, and

particularly of the academic

and emotional support from

Sr. Pauline, who had been the

chemistry department head

when Alice attended AMC.

She decided to find Sr. Pauline

and establish a scholarship in

her honor so other international

students could realize their

dream of a college education.


Born in Haiti, Alice was sent as a child to live in the

U.S. due to political unrest. Her parents said good-bye

to their three children with the hope that they would

have a better life outside of their native country.

Leaving everything she knew, Alice arrived in New

York at the age of 12 to live with her uncle’s family

in Bethesda, MD. Although the culture was different

and she had to learn English immersed in regular

classes, she made the most of her new, educational

opportunity. “Given all that my family sacrificed, I knew

that I had to embrace my new life head on,” shares

Alice. “I was fortunate that the public junior high I

attended offered great equipment and exceptional

teachers.” Being close to Washington, DC, Bethesda

was a favorite location for Congressional families to

raise their children.

It was during those early teen years that Alice was

introduced to the science lab. At first struggling with

the English language, she was drawn to math and

science. She ended up forming a life-long bond with

these subjects. As Alice looked forward to attending

the public high school, her uncle‘s job changed and

she was given the choice of moving with them to

Guatemala or staying in the U.S. on a student visa.

“I was determined to stay in the U.S. so I wrote to

St. Anne Academy in Marlboro, MA, where one cousin

was a resident student, asking them for a scholarship,”

explains Alice. “And, with their positive response

began my life-long relationship with the Sisters of St.

Anne. I started as a sophomore and the small-school

experience was just what I needed,” she adds. “I

participated in almost every activity and learned how to

be a leader; but most important I made great friends.”

Alice graduated in a class of 42 students, seven

of whom went on to AMC, including Alice and her

closest friend, Renee (Malboeuf) Morse’72. “Once

again, the Sisters came through by helping me obtain

a scholarship and locating a Paxton family with whom

I could live. How generous of these families who

opened their homes to students who couldn’t afford

to live on campus!” she remarks. However, after her

freshman year, Alice faced another struggle and had to

find work to pay the tuition going forward. She moved

to Worcester and shared apartments with struggling

students from other colleges, working two jobs while

finishing school.

After graduation, Alice again faced challenges.

To remain in the States, she had to marry or

When you meet Alice Hibbert Pincus ’72, her calm demeanor and welcoming smile provide a glimpse into the comfortable family life she has carved out. If you engage her in conversation, you will learn about the many challenges she had to overcome to follow her dreams.

Making a DifferenceFounding The Sister Pauline F. Madore Scholarship

Sr. Pauline Madore is often credited with being the driving force behind the academic and social success of the College’s international students in the 1980s, as director of the ESL program, Sr. Pauline

helped to initiate an innovative individualized program of

instruction where each International student’s schedule was

tailored to meet personal career goals, interests and cultural

exposure. She also worked to place a special emphasis on the

presence of International students by displaying flags of their

countries in prominent places around campus. In addition, an

entire week, known as International Week, was dedicated each year to celebrate the culture and

customs of students representing other lands. Activities included students sharing their native

dress and customs with the campus community.

Sr. Pauline Madore is a graduate of Anna Maria College. She earned her Master’s from Smith

College and her Doctorate in Education from the University of Sarasota.


AliceHibbertPincus’72 is President of Pincus

Associates, Inc., an independently-owned company

located in Andover, MA, and specializing in UV and

EB curing and processing technology. She has been

providing international consulting services in the UV

and EB curing area for over 30 years. Her company

has rendered consulting and/or contract R&D

services to more than two hundred clients taking a

mix of marketing and product/process development

assignments.

stay in school. With Sr. Pauline Madore’s assistance, Alice

entered the master’s degree program in organic chemistry at

Holy Cross, which was going co-ed. She became one of the

first women to graduate from the school.

“I went from an all-female to an all-male school, and then

entered the work-force during the turbulence of the seventies,”

claims Alice. “I promptly learned that women had a long

way to go to be taken seriously in what was considered a

man’s world.”

Having met other challenges, Alice quickly succeeded

professionally, starting her own consulting and contract R&D

business, Pincus Associates, Inc., in 1983, with the support of

her husband, Bob, who joined her full time in 1990. In 1986,

Alice became a key founder of a trade organization, RadTech

International North America, and served as its first, full-term

president. Her first experience on a board of directors was as

chairperson, creating a board.

Once, after a successful business meeting, Alice reflected

on her achievements and immediately thought of the

scholarship assistance from the Academy and AMC, and

particularly of the academic and emotional support from Sr.

Pauline, who had been the chemistry department head when

Alice attended AMC. She decided to find Sr. Pauline and

establish a scholarship in her honor so other international

students could realize their dream of a college education.

In addition to fulfilling her educational dreams, Alice was

able to find a permanent home in Andover, MA, where she has

lived for 36 years. “After all the moving around, when Bob and

I married in 1974, I told him I wanted to buy a house where we

could form a close-knit family and be grounded,” she shares.

We are glad she did.

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UNDERGRADUATEALUMNI

60s

Emily(Sadoski)Buch-Hague’61celebrated her 71st birthday this past August, and has signed a contract to teach another year at the Gadsden Independent School District’s alternative high school, Desert Pride Academy. She has retired twice now. The first time was in 2000 from Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico. The second time was in 2005 from Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. Emily writes, “Teaching at this alternative high school is the ideal retirement position. I love it!”

Maria(Nigro)Parker’62 recently spoke with the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United Nations in New York, Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, who invited her to participate as an official member of the Holy See Mission’s delegation to the United Nations when the Commission on the Status of Women met in late February. Maria also headed a team of representatives to the United Nations for the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations and served on its board from 1998 to 2007.

JudyButler’67 recently joined ERA Key Realty Services in the firm’s Worcester office. For 10 years she worked as a substitute teacher in the Leicester, Spencer, Paxton and Auburn school systems. She has also been active in the real estate community, serving on the education and computer committees, as well as on the professional standards and ethics committees. This year Judy received the 30 Year Achievement Award from the Worcester Regional Association of Realtors.

CarolynLangevin’68 is a member of the Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board (GLWIB) and was recently featured on its web site. After several years teaching, Carolyn began working in public service, and eventually found herself at the Mass Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) in Southbridge, MA as a Vocational Rehab Counselor and then Supervisor. She worked in Southbridge from 1979-1990. In 1990, Carolyn became Area Director at the Lawrence Area office of MRC until 1998, when she took the same position in Lowell. Carolyn immediately joined the GLWIB and worked with the Career Center of Lowell Director on several projects. They worked to form GLADWC (Greater Lowell Area Disability Workforce Consortium) which brings

area service providers and community based agencies together to pool resources to improve the quality of services to persons with disabilities. Carolyn looks forward to continuing this collaboration with the Career Center of Lowell where she also serves on the GLWIB Youth Council.

70s

BarbaraCoburn’75 is an artist who creates highly realistic still lifes, landscapes and architectural scenes from rural New England in both egg tempera and watercolor. Her work was recently featured at Gallery 51 in New Hampshire. Barbara is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Association, Keene Art Association and the American Watercolor Society. Her award-winning paintings can be found in private and corporate collections across the country.

80s

Ellen(Hayden)Dolan’81is the director of the Shrewsbury Public Library. After more than 35 years of working in libraries, she is one of 10 librarians nation-wide who were recognized for service to the community, with the 2010 I Love My Librarian Award. The award is from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The New York Times and the American Library Association. She was chosen, in part, because she has worked to maintain and expand services and hours at the library, despite a modest and slowly shrinking budget.

Several alumni attended former professor Brian Mitchell’s son’s wedding in Alexandria, VA in March 2010. In attendance were, BarryCoonan’84,ShawnConway’85and RandyHulette’86.

WendyBartel’89 was recently ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister.


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90s

JessicaBickley’97married Stanley Cho on August 15, 2010. She also went back to school full-time and earned an extremely competitive internship at the United Nations. The couple lives in New York City.

00s

Abby(LaPrise)Jenkins’03,’05Gwas promoted to Branch Manager of the GFA Federal Credit Union’s Fitchburg office. She previously held the position of Assistant Branch Manager in Gardner. As Branch Manager, Jenkins is charged with building GFA’s presence and participation in the Fitchburg community.

JohnNuttall’03 was recently named Fire Chief for the town of Abington. He joined the Abington Fire Department in 1990 as a firefighter and later was appointed captain. He has an extensive background as a supervisor, emergency medical technician, and in fire suppression. He is also president of the local firefighters union.

MeredithSelden’03 married Matthew Huntley of Durham, CT on October 10, 2010. Other alumni attending were best man, MatthewThompson’07, and bridesmaids, Elizabeth(Meyering)DeYoung’03 and RebeccaSmart’04. Guests at the wedding included WilliamDeYoung’03 and Emily Field, who will graduate from AMC in 2014.

KatieJana’04recently became engaged to Sarin Va, a native of New York City and a 2005 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, while on vacation in Barbados. A Spring 2012 wedding is planned.

Elisha(Sharae)GrayHawk-Gordon’06 and MatthewGordon’07 were recently married. Both reside and work in Montana.

CynthiaSambrano’06 is a music therapist who works with children, adults and senior citizens with mental health issues. She works primarily with special education children who attend school in the Payson Unified School District in Arizona and with senior citizens at assisted living facilities.

GRADUATEALUMNI

BusinessAdministrationCliffWilson’82G has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Professional Picture Framers Association. He is also a Master Certified Picture Framer, one of only 64 individuals worldwide to have achieved that certification. Cliff is the owner of Framed in Tatnuck in Worcester.

RobertChauvin’83G was recently named President of SimplexGrinnell. Bob has worked for SimplexGrinnell, and previously for Simplex, for 30 years. Since 2004, he has been vice president of northern operations, and he has also served as CFO and held business planning and marketing management positions. He is also chairman of the United Way of North Central Massachusetts Board of Directors.

DavidBerry’84G was recently selected as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the town of Shirley. He has served as the municipal administrator for Bolton and Stoneham and worked for the town of Concord on special projects as part of its Finance Department. Most recently, David worked as the assistant director to a redevelopment board in the town of Arlington, assisting with all planning projects and permitting as well as managing seven buildings and implementing the board’s capital plan.

KevinGoudreau’87,’90G was recently promoted to Vice President of Commercial Development at DVA Laboratory Services. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of commercial development, including business development, client services, and marketing. Prior to joining DVA Laboratory Services, Kevin held various positions at Covance, Inc. and Primedica Corporation.

DianeGiampa’88G was recently named senior vice president of human resources and marketing at Bay State Savings Bank of Worcester. She previously held human resources positions at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center for Mental Retardation and at the Herbert Lipton Community Mental Health Center.

KevinGould’89G was recently elected to the Board of Directors at AngioDynamics.

KevinJourdain’99G is a City Councilor in Holyoke, MA and is now a lawyer in two states. He passed the bar examination in Massachusetts on November 29, 2010 and in Connecticut on November 1. Kevin received his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law last year and is a senior financial analyst with the Sisters of Providence Health System.

CriminalJusticeLouisBarry’84Grecently retired as Chief of Police in Granby, MA, a position he held for 23 years.

StevenXiarhos’84Gwas appointed Deputy Chief of Police for the Town of Yarmouth, MA in December 2010. He is responsible for insuring professional standards in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline as well as planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and staffing all activities of the department. Steven began his career with the Yarmouth Police Department 32 years ago as a summer reserve officer.

PaulMontminy’85G recently joined Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, Mass. as Director of Campus Safety and Security. He was previously with Saint Joseph’s College of Maine where he was also Director of Campus Safety and Security. Paul has also held management positions in corporate security.

MichaelCronin’89G recently retired as Chief of Police in Amesbury, MA. He joined the department in 1976 and had served as chief since 1981.

JamesHicks’89G was recently selected as the new Chief of Police for Natick, MA. He previously served as Chief of Police in Bedford, MA.

RichardDavis’91G is a retired police officer and recently published an article titled “Prevention versus Protection: Law enforcement, homicide, and domestic violence” in his regular column on PoliceOne.com.

MichaelMcCarthy’93G retired as a sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police. He now resides in Savannah, GA.

PaulKing’94G was recently named the new police chief for the city of Pawtucket, RI. Paul has been with the department for 28 years and has served in patrol, investigative and administrative capacities during that time. He supervised many vice operations for the department as the head of the department’s Special Squad and prior to his appointment served as the major in charge of the Administration Division, where he oversaw budgetary matters, as well as physical plant and fleet operations.


Social networking is a great way to reconnect with classmates and maintain professional contacts. AMC’s presence on Facebook and LinkedIn gives you yet another avenue to stay connected with classmates and faculty. Visit www.annamaria.edu/alumni and click on the Facebook and LinkedIn buttons to connect.

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PaulLandry’97G was recently promoted to colonel in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He is a 27-year veteran and a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College. Paul is assigned as the Commander of the 79th Troop Command, and Chief, Pre-Mobilization Training Assistance Element. In his civilian career he is a lieutenant with the Everett (MA) Police Department.

ChristopherIozzi’07G was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant with the Cumberland (RI) Police Department where he has been a member since 2000. He has been a field training officer since 2006 and has held a Coop Fitness Certification since 2007. Christopher administers fitness testing for the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy as well as assisting the Cumberland Police Department in their recruitment physical fitness testing.

NatashaBorkowski’08,’09G is living in Savannah, GA and works in the Savannah Police Department. She was recently nominated for the Medal of Valor for her efforts that went beyond the call of duty. She and a fellow officer went to great lengths in their attempts to save a woman whose vehicle went off the road into a lagoon.

PublicAdministrationFerolSmith’10Gwas recently promoted to Director of Assistive Technology Loan Program with Easter Seals of Massachusetts. This program provides reduced-rate loans to help Massachusetts residents with disabilities acquire technology to increase their independence. She writes, “Without the help of my Anna Maria College education and experience, I would not have received this promotion.” Congratulations, Ferol!

INMEMORIAM

Alumni/ae

Jane Patricia (Flanagan) Avey ’53

Janet (Lavigne) O’Connor-Wilson ’55

Elizabeth (McCormick) Blickens ’56

Cheryl (Konisky) Lominsky ’60

Rachel (Hebert) Paquette ’62

Paula M. Stearns ’64

Janet “Sally” (Bresnahan) Wright ’64

Mary Lou (Golden) Walsh ’73

Paul Noone ’78G

James McGuinness ’81G

Mary Sanford ’82

Ronald Marion ’84G

John Drewicz ’88G

David Wall ’88G

Thomas Long ’96G

John Scannell ’07G

Are you planning an AMC mini-reunion?

The Alumni Office can help! We can assist with current address information and class lists, supply AMC giveaways, and send the host or hostess a thank you gift. Start your planning today and contact us at (508) 849-3342 or

[email protected].

Condolences to:

Ann Marie (Rossetti) Malvey ’64 on the death of her mother

Joyce Cournoyer Dresser ’69 on the death of her mother

Marilyn Cocozza Trillo ’70 on the death of her mother and aunt

Barbara Stumm-Gray ’73 on the death of her mother

Helen (Mahoney) Blicher ’74 on the death of her husband

Kathleen (O’Donnell) Hart ’75 on the death of her mother, father and mother-in-law

Nancy Mrzyglod ’74 on the death of her father

Justina (Maki) Lachapelle ’84 on the loss of her mother

Margaret Riani ’93 on the death of her father

Tom O’Neil ’97 on the death of his nephew

Michael McGowan ’04 on the death of his mother

Lucille (Copolino) Billings ’59 on the death of her husband

Our sincerest apologies to Susan (O’Hearn) Bamerick ’65 who was listed in the “In Memoriam” section in the last issue of the magazine. Susan’s name should have appeared under “Condolences to” on the death of her mother.

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