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The Alma Matters is published up to two times per year for alumni, parents and friends. Volume 22 Number 2
The Norwich Free Academy 305 Broadway • Norwich, CT 06360 Tel: (860) 887-2505 • Fax: (860) 889-4363 Editor: Linda Clang Ververis ’78 Copy Editor: Kathleen McCarthy Contributing Writers: Kathleen McCarthy, Geoffrey Serra Photographers: NFA Staff, Seniorwish.Org, Brian Ambrose Photography, Contributed Design: Lavender Design Printer: AM Lithography Corporation The Norwich Free Academy Board of Trustees David Whitehead ’78, Chairman Theodore Phillips ’74, Vice Chairman Thomas Griffin ’70, Secretary Lee-Ann Gomes ’82, Treasurer Diana L. Boisclair ’77 Jeremy D. Booty ’74 Glenn T. Carberry ’72 Richard E. DesRoches Keith G. Fontaine ’78 Thomas W. Hammond ’75 DeVol S. Joyner Sarette B. Williams ’78 Alumni Association Board of Directors Gale Eccleston Ennis ’78, President Thomas Neilan ’85, Vice President Stacy Koehler ’97, Secretary/Treasurer Anna Stankewich Alfiero ’58 Peter Ballaro ’66 Marie Landry Bontempo ’55 Ann Dugas Carignan ’55 Olive Buddington ’43 Leslie Lane Christie ’82 Timothy Cummings ’66 Nancy Delorge Farnsworth ’69 Concetta Colonna Franchetti ’78 Ethel Moshier Handley ’60 Eileen Kavanaugh Kalla ’81 John Mathieu ’70 Mary Barnett Messerschmidt ’63 Eugene Sullivan ’43 Cynthia LaBrie White ’82 The Norwich Free Academy does not discriminate in its educational programs, services or employment on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, handicapping condition, age, marital status or sexual orientation. This is in accordance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Sector 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.
THE SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM
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A Message from David Klein, Head of School
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A Message from the Alumni Association
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Homecoming
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Hall of Fame
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Alumni News
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Faculty Spotlight – Cheray Fitzgerald
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Student Spotlight – Elisa Formiglio
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Faculty & Staff News
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Class Notes
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In Memorium
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135th Annual Meeting and Reunion Committee Brunch
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Campus News
WINTER/SPRING 2012/13
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A message from the Head of School Dear Friends: Seasons Greetings from The Academy. I hope all is well with you and yours, and may you enjoy a holiday season complete with good health, happiness and personal fulfillment. Things on campus are bustling, and our students continue to excel making us proud each and every day – they carry on your legacy of NFA excellence with class and enthusiasm. We are in the midst of our annual enrollment and recruitment process whereby students and their families from our partner districts and throughout the region make their choice about where to attend high school. From my clearly biased point of view, the optimal choice for any family would be Norwich Free Academy because of our robust and comprehensive academic and extracurricular program. I believe that NFA offers something special for everyone, and we continue to excel at providing opportunities and preparing lives. As you well know, NFA is truly a magical place. The annual NFA Corporator’s meeting took place Thursday, November 8th, and I can’t say enough about the good will and generosity of spirit that resides within that dedicated group of leaders– thank you. Board of Trustees Chairman, David Whitehead, highlighted the important topics of stewardship and ambassadorship, and we presented the four areas of strategic focus for 2012-2014: Academic Success, Institutional Stewardship, Team Synergy, and Community Engagement. Thoughtful and committed focus in these critical areas will ensure that we remain true to NFA’s mission and its strong core values as an educational institution. Our NFA Strategic Communications Team also shared the Academy’s new marketing program and the associated printed materials, which now properly represent the tradition of excellence and rich history that have always defined Norwich Free Academy. Academy representatives have not formally done alumni outreach in a number of years, and it is time to reaffirm our family commitment by bringing NFA directly to you. In the coming months, we will re-invigorate NFA’s alumni outreach program by visiting New York City, Boston, and Washington D.C. During those alumni gatherings, we will brief you on our planned initiatives and special projects, and, most importantly, enjoy your company and celebrate NFA’s continued success. To our Florida friends, a visit to the Sunshine State is a top priority during the 2013-2014 academic year – I thank you for your patience and understanding. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a peaceful new year. Respectfully,
David J. Klein Head of School 4
A message from the Alumni Association While visiting the NFA website recently, the number 38,500 stood out to me on the Admissions page. This amount represents the number of students that NFA has been educating for well over a century. As president of the NFA Alumni Association, I have had the pleasure of meeting several hundred of you this year at many of our events. Who can beat the spirit and camaraderie shown by many of our returning alumni on Homecoming weekend? If you ask me, no one can! On October 20th, the Alumni Association was pleased to welcome back to campus over 20 classes for tailgating festivities which included a baking contest and a tailgate decorate “your favorite sport” theme. The Class of 1950 took home yet another winning banner as they went all out with a display about their favorite team, the CT Sun. The team’s mascot, Blaze, even made a surprise visit! I encourage all of you to reach out to your classmates and get a group of your own together for next year’s homecoming. You won’t want to miss it! I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth's flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
Several classes held reunions this year and the committees were able to share the highlights of their events at the recent Alumni Association Annual Meeting held on November 7. Alumni members Tim Cummings ’66 and Nancy Delorge Farnsworth ’69 were reelected to 3-year terms and we welcomed to the board Eugene Sullivan ’43, Ann Dugas Carignan ’55, Peter Ballaro ’66 and Cynthia Labrie White ’82. Those in attendance also had the honor of listening to the president of the Class of 2013, Justin Morin. Justin is the finest example of a student attending NFA. His presence that morning assured us that NFA is providing opportunities and preparing young lives for the world outside of the academy. One of my favorite occasions happens the day after Thanksgiving when the Association welcomes back the most recent graduating class for their yearbook distribution. As we enjoyed a delicious brunch prepared by the cafeteria staff, we watched the Class of 2012 share hugs, cry with excitement over a missed classmate, and reminisce about memories which seem like a life time ago.
Who intimately lives with rain.
This year, class years ending with a 3 or 8 will hold reunions. Save the date cards will be going out shortly announcing the day and venue of those celebrations. If your class is holding a reunion, and you haven’t had the opportunity to attend one before, please consider it this time. I have certainly gained a greater appreciation for those I went to school with 35 years ago all because of the time I have spent around classes like ’41, ’50, and one dear to my heart, the Class of 1960. I look forward to working with my reunion committee this year as we begin planning the festivities for the Class of 1978!
Poems are made by fools like me,
On a final note, we lost our beloved beech tree which stood in front of the old Norton Gym for so many years. I would like to share with you a poem written by Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) called Trees.
But only God can make a tree.
Until the Spring,
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Gale Eccleston Ennis ’78 President, Alumni Association Board of Directors 5
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Alumni classes from 1950-2013 were represented at this year’s Homecoming tailgating festivities on Saturday, October 20. Alumni arrived on campus, some five hours before game-time, to prepare for the day’s event. Popup tents and barbeque grills a plenty were set out by our guests and the mouth-watering aromas in the air made one feel sated without eating one single bite! This year the Alumni Association offered two challenges to our alumni. The first being a decorate your tailgate area contest. Alums were encouraged to decorate with the theme of “Celebrate Your Favorite Sport,” making it generic enough for everyone to become involved. The Class of 1950 was determined to be the winner, with their CT Sun Basketball theme – right down to having Blaze the mascot pay an unexpected visit – and went home carrying the 2012 Homecoming Tailgate Flag to display at future alumni events. The second challenge was in the food category. Alumni were given the opportunity to show off their cooking skills in the “Anything Chocolate” challenge. To say that there was not a problem finding judges for this contest would be a huge understatement, but it was decided the officers of the Alumni Association Board of Directors would be given the honor of performing this most arduous task! Thirteen very different chocolate creations were submitted for judging. While the judges indicated these were the best tasting chocolate desserts they had ever eaten, Saveria Huffman Gagliardo, Class of ’74, was declared the 2012 cook-off winner with her exceptionally tasty chocolate cupcakes. Saveria was presented a restaurant gift card for her winning entry. Congratulations to Terri Debarros ’74, the lucky winner of the halftime alumni door prize drawing, who brought home an NFA alumni umbrella and rain poncho.
Our alumni benefitted from unexpected entertainment at this year’s event when current NFA students, representing the current four classes, pulled into the tailgate parking lot, honking horns, in decorated golf carts for the inaugural golf cart rally. Alums were also treated to our outstanding football team, dressed in their finery, in a “Walk the Walk” parade. Music was provided for all to enjoy by Hey “Mr DJ” Entertainment and students from Project Outreach, Amanda Brenner, Zoie Wallick, and Nowshin Sanzida, provided face painting for our younger tailgate guests. The 1 p.m. football kickoff arrived and our tailgating guests made their way to the turf field where they cheered on the Wildcats who took on the Stamford Black Knights. Unfortunately for the Stamford team, they could not stand up to our furious ‘Cats and went down in a 51-0 defeat. The highlights of the half time activities included Seniors Alexa Franchetti and Ryer Caruso being honored as Homecoming King and Queen. NFA’s Varsity N Club sponsors the annual Homecoming royalty campaign. The students are nominated by members of the senior class and then the entire student body chooses the winners. The court included senior princesses Abby McConnell and Kendall Simmons and princes Joey Mitchell and Gilio Wilson. The Alumni Board thanks everyone who participated in tailgating, the tailgate decorating contest and the chocolate challenge and looks forward to seeing what our alumni will do with next year’s Homecoming challenge!
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Hall of Fame On the eve of Homecoming 2012, seven former athletes and one coach were inducted into the Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Athletic Director Gary Makowicki ’73 hosted the ceremony that lauded alumni from the 1940s thru 1990s. We are pleased to announce this year’s class of athletes.
Kate Giardi Ericson, Class of ’92, earned ten varsity letters competing in twelve seasons of soccer, basketball and softball. Her soccer career included serving as captain in her senior year and earning all-conference honors twice. Kate also served as a captain on the basketball team and was named all-conference in her upper and senior years. The 1991 and 1992 teams won both the ECC regular season and tournament and she was selected as MVP of the ’92 ECC tournament. Her softball career was highlighted by being named all-conference three times and all-state in 1990 and 1992. During the 1990 season she led the team in batting average, runs scored, doubles, triples, home runs, RBI’s and displaying a bit of speed, stolen bases. She was the leading hitter for three years finishing her senior year with a .429 average. Kate attended Boston College and was a four year starter on the softball team, serving as captain in 1995. When she graduated BC she was ranked #3 all-time in runs scored and 7th all-time in the BC record books for home runs in a season. She is still ranked #6 all-time in runs scored. She earned Big East Academic All-Star honors in1995. On being selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame she stated, “I am truly humbled by this recognition. NFA has a rich tradition of excellence in athletics; to be a part of that history is an honor.” Chris Tamborra graduated in 1983 and during his career he earned a total of nine letters in track, football, and wrestling. He earned four letters in football, where he was the anchor of the defensive line. In his senior season, the Wildcats, dubbed the “Comeback Kids,” were recognized as the top defensive line in the area, yielding less than one touchdown per game in a 6-3 season. He was honored with All-ECC and All-Area recognition and second team All-State. It was the sport of wrestling where he had the biggest impact. He earned three varsity letters wrestling in the unlimited division. Leading up to the 1983 title, he was the dominant force -- winning all-ECC honors, State LL and Open championships, and State free style laurels. He was honored as NFA’s outstanding wrestler and served as a team captain. The final touch on this championship season was a 7th place finish at the Nationals. Chris competed collegiately for 2 years at national powerhouse Bloomsburg University before transferring to Central CT State University. Chris stayed connected to wrestling after college as a volunteer at CCSU and later at Boston College. Chris was inducted into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and has been a longtime supporter of Special Olympics in Southeast CT and Central MA. Chris is the founder of the educational consulting firm For Great Physical Education and has received a National Promising Practice award from the Character Education Partnership. On being selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame he stated, “I am really proud and excited to be included with such outstanding athletes, and I am also thankful to my Mom, Dad, brothers, coaches and teammates that helped make this possible.” 8
Award recipients, and others accepting awards on behalf of those who could not attend.
Carl Snitkin began teaching at NFA in 1974 and took over the wrestling program the following year, turning the program into a local and state powerhouse. During his 25 years as the head coach, his teams compiled a 471- 80 dual meet record, including 13 league championships. In 1983, the wrestling program won the first of nine state championships over a 12-year time frame. From 1975 - 2003 the only state championships won by NFA male sports teams were by the wrestling team. His coaching career also included many years as an assistant track coach, where he coached several state champion javelin throwers. He was named the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame “Sportsperson of the Year” in 1981 and was selected as Coach of the Year by the Norwich Bulletin, the New London Day, the CT High School Wrestling Coaches Association and the CT High School Coaches Association. He has also been inducted into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame, the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame, the New England High School Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Carl had a career in powerlifting in addition to his teaching and coaching career. He began competitive power lifting in 1964 and, during his twenty year career, was named New England Champion ten times. He was the National Collegiate Champion and outstanding lifter for his 4-year college career. He was ranked #1 in the U.S. in 1982 and 1983 and was the North American Champion in 1982 and 1982. In international competition, Carl won the Pan American title in 1976, the Hawaii World Invitational in 1982 and the World Championship in 1971. Last year he was inducted into the Connecticut Weightlifting Hall of Fame. On being selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame he stated, “I’m happy and honored to be remembered.” Leslie Eastman graduated in 1972 and participated in tennis, basketball, badminton, soccer, volleyball, and softball. In the first year as a varsity sport, she captained the girls’ tennis team and was a leading singles player. Prior to the varsity tennis team, Leslie was a singles champion in the girls intramural program. She was on the championship soccer team and was a doubles team champion in badminton. While participating in volleyball she was on the honor team, the equivalent of an all-star team and was also on the volleyball championship team and the softball honors team. Leslie was a 4-year member of the Girls’ Athletic Association and earned a white blazer, the highest award presented to female athletes. She was the leading point earner through the girls’ sports awards system. Her most memorable moment at NFA was playing on the tennis team and being part of one of the first varsity sports for girls. Leslie was voted by her peers as class athlete and after graduating she participated in basketball for one year, tennis for three years and volleyball for four years while at college. 9
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Dan Ruffo graduated from NFA in 1970. He was the ultimate all-around athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball. Dan was an outstanding running back and earned all CDC honors in 1968 after scoring 18 touchdowns for the year. The highlight of the season was the rivalry game against New London before a crowd of 6200 spectators. After being down 18-3 at the half, the Wildcats came back to go ahead in the 4th quarter. They eventually lost when New London scored at the end of the game. Many consider this the greatest game ever played between NFA and New London football. In 1969 the team also finished 7-3. A broken leg ended Dan’s season prior to the final game, but Dan received second team all-state honors to complete his football career. The baseball program had a 39-14 overall record during his career. Dan started as a catcher his lower year and moved to third base for his final two years. As was the case with basketball, the baseball team won two CDC crowns and advanced to the state tournament semi-finals. Dan served as a captain his senior year. George Strouse, Class of ’61, participated in both the basketball and baseball programs. George was a basketball team captain in his senior year and averaged 15.5 points his upper and senior years. During his senior year, the team advanced to the State tournament semi-finals. The 1960-61 team established eight school records, including most points in a state tournament game and best overall record in a season. George was named to the second team All-State. The three years that he participated in the baseball program produced even more impressive results. The overall record during that span was 45-8 with two Capital District Conference championships and two State Tournament titles. George’s 340 foot home run was the difference in the 2-1 victory over Hamden in the 1960 title game. He received the Varity Club Cup, The Silverman, Redgrave and Vincent Awards, graduated with honors, and was selected as Campus King. After high school George attended Gettysburg College and was a 3-year letter winner. He was selected to the Middle Atlantic Conference second team, and also selected to the All-East Major College team. George was named MVP of the Norwich Basketball league in 1968 and was inducted into the NFA Basketball Hall of Fame and the Gettysburg College Hall of Athletic Honor. When told of his selection George responded, “It’s an honor to join fellow athletes who comprise this esteemed group.” Charlie Pieniadz graduated in 1953 and participated in football, basketball and baseball earning eight letters. The 1953 yearbook describes him as "one of the Academy’s outstanding athletes and an excellent student. He is liked by all because of his striking personality and fair play in sports." He was a member of the backfield on the 1951 football team that compiled a 6-3 record, placing eleventh in the final Associated Press state scholastic poll. The 1951-52 basketball team enjoyed one of the best seasons in the history of basketball at NFA. Ranked 4th in the CIAC tournament after completing the season with a record of 15-5, there were eight school records established by this team. The sport of baseball is where he really excelled. The 1951 team went 13-4 and in 1952, as a top hitter on the team, the overall record was 18-2, including a 40-10 victory over Stonington that was highlighted by an 18 run sixth inning. Charlie led the 1953 team in batting average and, in over 23 games, did not commit an error. The team went on to a 19-4 season. Charlie received the Fletcher-Wiley Cup and is a member of the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame. On being selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame he stated, “I feel very honored to be selected.” Edgar Gates graduated from NFA in 1945 and earned a letter in track in his senior year and played 3-years of varsity basketball. Edgar was selected to the Eastern CT Conference All-Star team in 1944-45 and that team won the league championship for the first time in school history. He set a single game scoring record with 25 points and finished his career as the second all-time leading scorer. Edgar was considered by teammates and opponents as the ‘complete team player’. Edgar received a basketball scholarship to play for the University of Connecticut and was a captain his senior year, leading the team to a New England-best 22-3 record. That team was the Yankee Conference champions and represented New England in the NCAA tournament. Edgar received a Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry and received his doctorate in physical chemistry in UConn. He was elected to the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Alumni News
Tom Lafreniere – Wish of a Lifetime For over 60 years, Tom Lafreniere ’46 had hoped for an opportunity to fly aboard a fighter jet. As a foot solider during the Korean War, he watched as those planes flew overhead, sparking his fascination with fighter jets. He always admired the pilots and the jets and would often say,”someday, I’m going to be up in one of those.” His wish was fulfilled, thanks to the Wish Of A Lifetime organization, which grants wishes to deserving seniors throughout the United States. Tom’s longtime neighbor, Terri Slater, knew of his desire to fly in a fighter jet and took it upon herself to contact the organization and made arrangements for this surprise of a lifetime! Terri said “he’ll just do anything for you” and was thrilled to be able to see Tom’s wish fulfilled. Tom, wife Betty ’52, daughter Jean ’76, and Slater were escorted by limousine to the Orange County Airport in Montgomery, NY where he went on a fighter jet ride. After an hour-long orientation, Tom took to the sky for the 30-minute ride and actually got to fly the jet for a portion, experiencing barrel rolls, 500 mph speeds and “G” forces during the flight. He was co-pilot to Dan Filer, Retired Lt. Commander US Navy, and said that this was a “dream come true!”
Top: Tom & his co-pilot Dan Filer Below: Tom with his wife Betty and daughter Jean
Tom has spent his life giving back to the community, which largely impacted the decision of the Wish of A Lifetime organization to see that this wish was granted, most recently through reunions that he and Betty have hosted serving menu items from the former locally eatery, Bid’s Tavern, that they ran for over 20-years. The proceeds from these reunions benefit the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department and the Norwich ECHO Cancer Foundation. When asked if there was anything else he’d like to do, he responded, “Yes, bobsledding!”
Florida Reunions Scheduled Plans for the Annual East/West Coast Florida reunions are well underway. The East Coast reunion will take place on February 12, 2013 at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach beginning at 11:30 a.m. The West Coast event is scheduled for February 18, 2013 at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club in Venice starting at 11:30 as well. All alumni interested in attending either event who have not received an invitation in the mail are asked to contact Linda at the NFA Alumni Office at 860-425-5542 or email her at alumni@nfaschool.org.
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1961 Football Team Reunion The thought was pretty simple. Since it’s the 50th reunion of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 1962, why not piggyback it with a get-together of the school’s football team from that season? The Wildcats’ lone Capitol District Conference championship team reunited on June 17, 2012 at the Seasons Buffet at the Mohegan Sun. “We actually played our last season in the fall of 1961, and that kind of slipped by unnoticed, but when the 50th reunion came up, some of the guys said, ‘Let’s get the football team together,’ ” Bob Demars said. The difference between the class reunion and the football get-together was that one didn’t have to be a member of the Class of 1961 to participate. The football gathering was for all members of the team. Demars, a senior member of that squad, said 11 seniors from that team were on hand for the reunion. In addition to himself, tri-captains John Leone, Paul Morosky, and Fred Martinelli, along with Stan Lucas, Ray Jarvis, Ed Belliveau, Mike McKay, Dick George, Steve Chmura and Norm McHale were in attendance. Larry Bouley was the head coach, and Rene Ledoux, Jim Giordano, Jim Williams and George Vartenegian were the assistants. “We were a good team and we had an awful lot of fun. There was just great chemistry on the field,” said Demars, who went on to coach football at St. Bernard and then became athletic director at Putnam High School. Led by Leone — whom Demars considers to be one of the three best to have ever played football at NFA, and who went on to become a second team All-American at Boston College — the team finished 7-1-1. Its only loss was to Fitch, although the Falcons were not a member of the CDC at the time. The only other blemish was a scoreless tie with Hartford Public.
Demars said the squad also was the first from NFA to record a win over New Britain. The morning reunion began with a social hour, followed by lunch at noon. The day finished with game films from the 1961 NFA-New London Thanksgiving Day contest. Top: 1961 Football Team Coach and Captains Above: 1961 Football Team
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Jubilee Reunion The 18th Annual Jubilee Reunion was held on Thursday, July 12 at the Norwich Holiday Inn. Over 350 alumni from the Classes of 1923 – 1952 enjoyed a lovely luncheon and spent the afternoon with classmates and friends. Frances Dembo Segal, a member of the Class of 1923, was recognized for her upcoming 103rd birthday and was presented a lovely floral arrangement by the NFA Alumni Association.
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Ring Appointed as Dublin Judge Her Honour Judge Mary Ellen Ring ’73 (former Senior Council), a founding member of the Children’s Legal Centre and member of the National Crime Council from 1999 until 2005, became a judge of the Dublin Circuit Court on March 13, 2012. She was a founding member of the Irish Association for the Study of Delinquency, chairwoman of the Irish Women Lawyers Association, and a member of the National Crime Council from 1999-2005. Judge Ring was educated at University College Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology and The Honorable Society of Kings Inns. She is a criminal lawyer and was called to the Bar in 1985 and to the Senior Counsel in 2002. Her practice areas included family and criminal law and civil litigation. In June 2012 Ellen Smith Ring ’35 visited her daughter, Mary Ellen, in Ireland with her son, Peter Ring ’59 and daughter-in law, Jinx. Left: Mary Ellen Ring ’73 on the day of her swearing in as Judge of the Criminal Courts in Dublin Ireland. RIght: Mary Ellen Ring ’73 in her Dublin office with her mom, Ellen Ring ’35.
Class of 1977 Holds 35th Class Reunion The Class of ’77 held its 35th Reunion on October 20, 2012, starting with a small gathering at the NFA Homecoming Game Tailgating festivities in the morning, followed by a buffet dinner and dancing at the Moose Lodge in Bozrah. There were close to 100 classmates and friends in attendance with non-stop laughter from beginning to end! Each classmate was given an NFA pencil and asked to write down a memory from their time at NFA and Co-Chair Dana Palazzolo Maul read selections throughout the evening. Pictures from the ’77 yearbook were scanned and projected for all to enjoy as well. Co-Chair Tammy Alferi posted a list of the deceased members of the class and requested a moment of silence to honor them. The reunion committee met to recap the event and began planning the next reunion. All who attended the reunion made it clear they wanted to get together sooner than 5 years from now! We hope to make an annual plan to get together at the Homecoming Game. We also want to build on our small treasury that was made possible by the extraordinary efforts of the reunion committee to phone, email and connect through Facebook with our classmates to build the attendance. Our thanks to the Reunion Committee: Kathy Aberg, Tammy Alferi, Kathy Burley, Shirley Hodkinson, Dana Maul, Ken McGory, Dan Tramontozzi and Mary Wilcox. Above: Class of 1977 Reunion Committee Right: Class of 1977 Reunion
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Class of ’57 Celebrates 55th Reunion Submitted by Barbara Perrino Ricketts The Class of ’57 held its 55th and, most likely, final reunion on Saturday, August 4th with a buffet luncheon at The Restaurant at River Ridge Golf Course.
Carol Johndrow Lapre winner of the door prize drawing
With 75 in attendance, classmates and guests had a great time getting reacquainted and reminiscing. Greetings from our VP, John Urban, and friends unable to attend were expressed and a moment of silence honored 72 deceased classmates. A display of memorabilia included an album of our 50th gathering as well as news clippings of the myriad endeavors folks are involved with, and photos from Steve Goldberg, Len Seidel & Kurt Nack. A “Pilot” from our 1st day, receipts of caps & gowns and Mirrors shared space with grammar school items (do you remember “Boys” & “Girls” doors?) and a ’57 Chevy commemorative plate. The group was undaunted by a sudden “Pop Quiz” and though a few questions proved harder than others, all were answered and rewarded. A “pick-a-prize” offered several sought-after gifts and delighted winners. Especially coveted was the door prize: a painting of “NFA in Winter”, by CT artist Gerald Hardy. The lucky winner was Carol Johndrow Lapre. The formal part of the program concluded with singing of our Alma Mater after which socializing was the order of the day.
The afternoon slipped by too quickly but several planned on picking up at the “Red & White Reunion”, later in the month. We’ll be included in the Red & White Reunion until 2017 when it will be our 60th anniversary and graduation to the “Jubilee” gathering. The committee is, once again, indebted to NFA and, especially the efforts of Linda Ververis and the Print Shop for their expertise and generosity. We also appreciate Bill & staff of River Ridge, who provided a great meal with terrific service and made planning an easy and pleasant experience. We were saddened the very next day to learn of the passing of a favorite teacher and coach, Rene Ledoux, who had started at NFA the same day we did. All proceeds from our event were directed to the NFA Foundation in his memory as requested by his family. Reunion Committee members were Sara Ryan Allard, Merrill Gerber, Mike Gordon, Beverly Walski Korenkiewicz, Barbara Perrino Ricketts, Frances Sanborn Stott, Joyce Rogers Sullivan, Leonora Kunicki Szruba, John Urban.
Betty Coletti Lafreniere Italian of the Year Betty Coletti Lafreniere ’52 was selected as Norwich’s Italian of the Year along with Dr. Anthony Alessi, by the Norwich Italian Heritage and Cultural Committee. Being proud of your Italian heritage is one requirement for being named “Italian of the Year” and giving back to the community – not just the Italian community, but the whole community, is another. After graduating from NFA, Betty attended and graduated from the Backus School of Nursing in 1955 and then worked as a private-duty nurse until she changes careers in the mid-60’s when she and her husband Tom ’47 purchased Bid’s Tavern in the Greenville section of Norwich. Through the years, Betty has devoted hours of volunteer service to the Backus Auxiliary, the Nursing School Alumnae Association, the NFA reunion committee, and most recently, hosting fundraisers for the ECHO Foundation and the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department. Alumni News continues on page 17 15
Alumni Spotlight
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hat makes an NFA Legacy?
For the Carignan family, three generations have graduated from NFA, impacting both the Academy – on the playing field and in the board room – and the Norwich community. Lou and Anne Marie Dugas Carignan graduated from NFA in 1956 and 1955, respectfully, and they have certainly had an influence on NFA and the Norwich community through their efforts as well as those of their children and grandchildren. Lou and Ann grew up in Taftville and made their home in the Norwich area after they graduated from NFA. Lou owned C&C Moving and Storage in the Greenville section of Norwich and Ann worked as a registered nurse at Backus Hospital for 30 years. Lou, a former president of the Norwich Rotary, also served as a Justice of the Peace, volunteered for United Community Services Seniors Helping Seniors program and was Corporator of Norwich Free Academy until his death on April 6, 2011. Ann has been an active member of her NFA reunion committee, a member of the Norwich Women’s City Club, volunteer for Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut and was recently elected to the Board of the NFA Alumni Association The Carignan children and grandchildren have played a memorable role in the success of NFA athletics over the years:
Laura
Linda
• Gary '78 was a member of both the football and baseball teams, was Tri-Captain for the baseball team in his senior year and was noted for being a great defensive player. After NFA, he went on to play baseball at Florida Southern and University of New Haven. He is currently a National Sales Manager for DTI and -following in his father’s footsteps -- is a Corporator of NFA. All four of his children were outstanding athletes at the Academy. His son, Andrew ’04, was a standout baseball player for the ‘Cats and went on to play college ball for the University of North Carolina and was drafted in 2007 by the Oakland Athletics as a relief pitcher. Daughter Kaleigh ’06, who went on to Clemson University where she graduated with a degree in Communications and Psychology, is currently working at LTK in Boston. She played softball, soccer and lacrosse for the Wildcats. Connor ’08 lettered in baseball and soccer at NFA and played baseball for Bryant University where he lead the team with a .325 batting average in his senior year as the team’s starting center fielder. Connor graduated from Bryant in May 2012 with a degree in Marketing and Communications and is pursuing a career in the golf industry. The youngest of Gary’s children, Olivia ’12, is a co-op nursing student at Drexel University in Philadelphia and is a member of the women’s crew team. While at NFA, she played golf, earning medalist honors, and volleyball. • Laura ’80 was a varsity cheerleader for both the football and basketball teams while at the Academy. She works as a para-professional in the Norwich Public School system at Kelly Middle School. She and her late husband Randy Laroux ’79 have two children Randy and Tyler ’08, who played baseball for the ‘Cats. Tyler is a senior at Central Connecticut State University and will graduate with a degree in Business. He will then attend the UCONN Agronomy program and aspires to become a golf course Superintendent. • Linda ’84 ran girls track and placed 2nd in the States for the 4x400 relay. She graduated from Springfield College in ’88 with a degree in Sports & Fitness. She resides in New York with her two children Mallory and Jackson Wolfe and works as the State Wellness Director for the State of New York.
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In honor of Lou Carignan, a passionate sports fan, Gary spearheaded the first annual, “Road to the Show”, held last January. This event brought together former local baseball players, now affiliated with Major League Baseball, back to Connecticut to provide an opportunity for baseball fans to meet the players, talk with them about their experiences and get their autographs. This inaugural event honored the memories of Lou Carignan and Jack McDonald, a former umpire from the region. The Carignan family hopes to continue this event annually to bring athletes and fans together.
Legacy families, like the Carignans, have long been a part of the Norwich Free Academy. Grandparents, parents and their children have all benefitted from the quality education they received at NFA. Gary summed it up quite nicely, “The quality of the institution, its devoted faculty and the timeless tradition of its legacy makes me and my family proud to be NFA alumni. It sounds kind of like a commercial, but NFA has shaped all our lives and it is important that we help NFA continue to thrive and grow in any way we can.” Are you a member of a Legacy family? We’d love to hear your family’s story...email us at alumni@nfaschool.org! Gary’s children (L-R) Olivia, Andrew, Connor, Kaleigh
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Red & White Reunion Red & White Reunion Committee Members Seated l-r Ann McGrath Arseneault ’60, Sue Allen Larkham ’60, Mary Elizabeth Kenyon ’59 Priscilla Carlson ’61, Betty-Jo Bushnell Curran ’53, Barbara Ponatishen Sulla 55, Standing l-r Lucien Plante ’53, Carol Cieslukowski ’58, Nancy Boldrighine Caplet ’58, Bernice Rankin Mileski ’54, Anne Marie Maguire Canova ’59, Margaret Stavrou Post ’54, Audrey Euell Fields ’54, Marie Landry Bontempo ’55, Ted Sulla ’53
The 2nd Annual Red & White Reunion for the Classes of 1953 – 1961 was held on Saturday, August 25 at the Port ‘N Starboard, Ocean Beach Park, New London. Nearly two hundred high-spirited alumni enjoyed a beautiful summer evening in the company of their high school peers. The evening began with a cocktail hour and classmates were given the opportunity to have a photo taken with their individual classes, thanks to StarShine Photography and the NFA Alumni Association. A moment of silence for those departed classmates was observed and Carol Cieslukowski, Class of 1958, gave a touching invocation. Head of School, David Klein, welcomed the guests, spoke of the all the great things that are happening on the NFA campus and thanked attendees for their continued support of the Academy. An NFA trivia contest and door prize drawing rounded out the evening. 17
Campus News
Marine Studies at Bluff Point NFA students, from the Main and Sachem campuses, who participate in Oceanography, Marine Studies, Introduction to AP Environmental Studies, and Biology joined teachers Heather Botelle, Lena Collins ’03, and Seth Yarish recently at Bluff Point in Groton to study biodiversity among and within different species and to monitor the health of the waterway. Using a 100’ seine net, towed by the Project Oceanology boat, they collected specimens from two different areas. The tow was repeated a total of 4 times and yielded quite a large sampling of fish and invertebrates. Students collected, measured, and recorded data about each. Later, classes compiled and graphed the data about size and class distribution. In addition, students ran chemical tests for pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen and other indicators to assess the life supporting status of the ecosystem.
National Merit Scholars NFA is pleased to announce that four students have been commended in the 2013 National Merit Program. Seniors Mackenzie Little, Edwin Portugal, John Rollinson, and Samuel Smith are among only 34,000 students nationally commended for their exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who took the 2011 PSAT. “Recognizing academically talented students plays a fundamental role in the advancement of educational excellence within our nation,” comments a National Merit Scholarship spokesperson. “Young people recognized as Commended Students represent some of the best and brightest minds in the country…we hope this recognition will provide them with additional educational outlets and motivate them in their pursuit of academic achievement.” 18
NFA Musicians on Stage with Foreigner at Mohegan Sun On September 8, 2012 seniors Hunter Bustamant, Jaron Cotton, Tevin Jourdain, Persephone Marien, and Erin Moebus, choral director Tonya Laymon, and parent and New London music teacher Lisa Marien joined Lou Gramm, lead singer of Foreigner, on stage at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den to perform their chart topping smash hit, I Wanna Know What Love Is. Just two days before, Gramm's management team had issued an invitation through Jesse Glaude ’96 of Norwich’s Christ Episcopal Church. The group had only one rehearsal after school Friday afternoon to learn the song, which some of the students heard for the first time at rehearsal. A staff member escorted the group through an underground passage to the Green Room of the Wolf Den, where they met and hung out with the band. The group performed and received a standing ovation. When finished, they were invited to sign a performers’ wall outside the Wolf Den; "The Ambassadors of NFA" is now penned above their individual signatures which graces the same wall as The Four Supremes, Lady Antebellum, Eddie Money, MC Hammer and hundreds of others.
Marching Band Competes
The NFA Wildcat Marching Band concluded its 2012 competitive season at the USBands New England Championship on November 3. Held at JFK Stadium in Bridgeport, CT, the event hosted 41 bands from across New England. The Wildcat Marching Band placed third overall–and second in Connecticut–in Class III. Congratulations!
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Joint Internship Program In a joint effort between NFA’s Edwin H. Land Library and Norwich’s Otis Library, a student internship program has been developed for eleventh and twelfth graders. The program teaches approximately six students the responsibilities of being a librarian, as well as practical skills that can be used in everyday life. Lessons in library research skills, how to utilize resources, and computer skills will be taught to each participant. Students will work 2 days a week for a total of 20 weeks, spending the first 10 weeks at either Otis Library or the Edwin H. Land Library, and switching during the final 10 weeks. They will each receive a one hour lesson and one hour to use what they have learned each day. Students will not receive class credit for the internship, but will receive a letter of recommendation from the Academy’s Library Director, Kristie Leonard and experiences that will help with their future careers.
Italian Visitors NFA students hosted 31 visiting Italian students in the international student exchange. In this third such exchange program, students attended NFA classes to witness the American educational system. They followed an NFA schedule, and witnessed the talent, variety, and professionalism of an outstanding American school while they followed our lessons to improve their working knowledge and fluency in English. During their time at NFA, world language teacher, Katherine Cannamela, presented workshops
and hosted activities for the students from Liceo Liceo Torelli, Fano, Italy. Included were special presentations about poetry, the American Dream, and American music and song lyrics. Our visitors toured Native American sites in Norwich with Social Studies teacher Henry Laudone, visited the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, and participated in a Slater Museum scavenger hunt with Museum Educator Mary-Anne Hall. On a field trip to New York, they visited the World Trade Center Memorial, the Tenament Museum, Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. On another trip they visited Boston Gardens, Trinity Church, Quincy Market and the port in Boston. It was a great learning experience for the Italian students and their NFA counterparts.
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Homeless Awareness On October 26, thirty-three students stayed overnight on the practice field of the NFA Campus in an effort to raise awareness and promote ending hunger and homelessness in the greater Norwich community. Electronic devices were collected at the beginning of the evening and participants were given tasks to do throughout the night such as making a weekly menu with $42 – the average food stamp benefit – and playing a Game of Real Life, where they had to live on minimum wage, managing all of the bumps and curves that life deals you. “The most difficult part of living homeless for a night for me was trying to budget our money to buy food,” stated Nick K. Participants had to make tough life choices such as taking an extra shift at work or seeing their child in their only play; or, getting vet help for a sick dog or having to put him down. Jessica Z shared that it was very scary to realize that she was not that different from those who are homeless and that homelessness could happen to anyone. “My Dad recently lost his job and that could have easily led to homelessness for us.” Students also heard from personnel who work with the homeless in this area from Southeastern Mental Health Authority Reliance House. A candlelight vigil was performed at midnight to honor those who are homeless, with a focus on teenagers and young adults. This annual event collected clothing, blankets, towels, toiletries, shoes and monetary donations that were, in turn, donated to the Project Homeless Connect event that took place one week later in Gales Ferry. The area’s homeless were invited to attend that event and learn about resources in the community. Ten NFA students participated and distributed clothing to those in need. “The mere thought of people being able to stay strong through difficult times inspired me to do this, because I want to make a difference in someone’s life,” said Jocelyn M about becoming involved in this event. “When I got home I actually stopped for a minute and thanked God for how good I have it,” stated Rachel F, “ I hope more people get involved to raise money and awareness for this worthy cause.” This meaningful experience was made possible with the support of chaperones Kelsey Iovino ’01, Kasey McNatt, Matt Jacobs, Jack Millerick, Sandy Miller, Jodi Vara ’92, and Nick Zito ’03 from Reliance House.
Dr. King Scholarship Winner Congratulations to Mackenzie Williams, NFA Class of 2013, for being selected as a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship. The scholarship, a $20,000 award, was presented to her at the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund dinner at the Mystic Marriott in Groton on October 18, 2012. She is a wonderful young lady and we all share in her family’s pride and happiness.
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Faculty Spotlight
Cheray Fitzgerald Named Teacher of the Year Cheray Fitzgerald, 21-year journalism and special education teacher veteran, was selected as NFA’s 2012-13 Teacher of the Year. Cheray, a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a BA in Corporate Communications was first hired by NFA in March 1991 as the audio-visual coordinator. She then continued her formal education receiving her teaching certification from Southern and then her masters and special education certification from Sacred Heart University. Cheray is credited with creating an awardwinning media and journalism program that she started in 1994 with then-English teacher Denise Gravel Grant ’82. Together they developed the curriculum for the program. Since then she has continued to teach journalism and started the video production program once she realized there were students who were not interested in studying television or newspaper journalism. In addition to her duties in the journalism program, she has also taught ninth grade special education resource English, eleventh and twelfth grade special education integrated science and currently teaches special education PACE English. Cheray can relish in the fact that her students enter some of the most competitive journalism programs in the country or directly enter the field. Cheray’s most recent accomplishment was the launch of the NFA student media website that merges print, visual and video media in ways that represent current movement in the field. In her acceptance speech Cheray thanked her family and colleagues for helping to shape her character and profession. “I became a teacher because I love working with young people. It is their passion, as well as the challenges, that always make me look forward to coming to work. My students have taught me more about life than they even know.” She went on to say, “I believe this honor is really a testament of who we are as teachers. I am just one of you who at the beginning of the day runs into work with a bag of tricks, a smile and a warm hello to our students, lots of energy – ready to turn ’it on‘ as soon as we see our first student. I believe in the phrase, ’it takes a village‘ and we know that we can’t do it all by ourselves. We work together for the same cause and I am very proud to represent the faculty here.” The Academy is very fortunate to have many faculty members like Cheray, who go beyond what is expected of them, to provide our students with the tools necessary to become productive citizens. Congratulations Cheray!
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Student Spotlight
Elisa Formiglio – Female Kicker This fall, Elisa Formiglio ’13 was one of the newest members of the Wildcat football team and the only girl in NFA history to earn a spot on the all-male varsity sport team. Elisa has always been involved in athletics and, as a 13 year-old, placed second nationally in the 2009 NFL Punt/Pass/Kick contest. She is former member of the Varsity volleyball and softball teams. With volleyball being a Fall sport, she had to make the tough decision to give up the court and her comfort zone for the unknown on the gridiron this season. “It was an opportunity that I couldn’t turn down,” she said, very happy with her decision to join the football team. She spoke of her teammates with great energy and enthusiasm. “Now they treat me like one of them,” she responded when asked how it feels to be a member of the football team. At first many of the guys were, I guess one could say, uncomfortable about having a girl on the team, but that soon changed when they realized that she was out on the field with the same common purpose as them-- to win football games. Elisa’s kicking ability was noticed by her Physical Education teacher, Jeff Brown ’95, when she kicked a 40-yard field goal in gym class. He mentioned this to Varsity football coach, Jemal Davis ’90, and the rest is history! She went through the same workouts and summer camp as the guys did. When asked if they took it easy on her, she responded, “No, I didn’t want them to, I did the same workout as they did.” When told that their daughter was going to be trying out for the football team her parents, Michelle and Anthony -- NFL Giants and Lions fans, respectively – were thrilled, although Elisa’s friends were finding it hard to believe that she would actually do it. Elisa’s two younger sisters Sophia ’15 and Christina are both huge supporters of their older sister. As a matter of fact, in honor of her sister wearing football jersey #2, Sophia, a member of the varsity girls’ soccer team, also wears a jersey with the same number. Since becoming a member of the team, Elisa has gained the respect and admiration of the players on the team and the other students on campus. The guys on the team now consider her a part of the family, a sister, who’s lucky to have over 45 brothers watching out for her. When asked what she would tell others girls about this experience she said, “I would like to be an inspiration to people of all ages. If you’re good at something or even if you’re not, go for it, don’t let anything hold you back. You’ll never know until you try.” 23
Faculty & Staff News
Excellence in Education Award NFA Diversity Director, Leo Butler, was both master of ceremonies and award recipient at the Norwich Branch of the NAACP 49th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Former history teacher and coach, Butler oversees a program that supports, promotes, and coordinates NFA’s multicultural efforts, specifically addressing the areas of the academic achievement of students from diverse backgrounds, the needs of English language learners, and community building. It was appropriate that Butler receive an Excellence in Education award in a program entitled “Re-Achieving Educational Excellence,” whose keynote speaker, Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor spoke about closing the state’s achievement gap. Also honored was Robert Stack for printing the Freedom Fund program book last year. Bob, owner of This-N-That Printing, runs NFA’s print shop housed on the Sachem Campus. Last year’s recipient of the Excellence in Education award was Mathematics Department Head, Zato Kadambya. Leo, Bob, and Zato represent NFA’s mission to celebrate, nurture, and bring to action an institutional commitment to diversity. Next year’s special 50th NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner and celebration will be held on the NFA campus.
Special Education Teacher Kara KochanskiVendola ’94 welcomed her daughter Berkley Elaine Vendola on Sunday, November 11, 2012. English teacher Amy Rygielski Correia ’01 gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth Marie Correia, on October 9, 2012. Student Affairs Secretary Laura Howe became a grandma for the 2nd time when her daughter, Kristina Howe Fusari ’04, gave birth to Kallista (Kalli) Mae on September 13, 2012. Congratulations to AV/Media Coordinator Nick Bolt ’96 and his wife, English teacher Meredith Bolt, on the birth of their daughter, Caroline Amelia Bolt, on August 13, 2012. English teacher Jeff Joyce and his wife Erin welcomed their son Drew Michael Joyce on August 3, 2012. Congrats to Special Education teacher, Anastasia Barber Orsini ’96 and her husband Tony Orsini ’95 on the birth of their son, Luca Charles Orsini, on June 20, 2012.
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Photos included in National Geographic Program Science teacher Justin Rosenberg was recently notified that photographs he shot will be used in the promotion of an upcoming National Geographic Wild program, World’s Weirdest. The photos are of some genetically modified axolotls, an endangered Central American aquatic salamander. The axolotls that were photographed were genetically engineered to express a jellyfish protein, GFP, which makes the animals glow under ultraviolet light. Axolotls are used in many types of scientific research for their amazing ability to heal wounds, including the regeneration of entire limbs.
Local Hero Award Congratulations to NFA veteran History and Social Studies teacher, Henry Laudone, for being selected as the recipient of the 2012 Ronald McDonald House Charities® Local Hero Award. Henry was identified through a partnership of the Connecticut Association of Schools and the Connecticut and Massachusetts State Departments of Education, and is one of ten area teachers selected for their dedication to their profession, outstanding efforts in their schools and communities, and commitment to students. The recognition comes with a $500 RMHC education grant to the recipient's school. Henry teaches Multi-Racial, Multi-Cultural History, a course he designed and developed, which examines the historical contributions of African, Asian, Latino, and Native Americans to American society. A master teacher, Henry brings out the best in students, challenges them to think critically, examine tolerantly, and discuss effectively. In addition, Henry, an active champion for the cause of equity through the tools of education, teaches a US history class which pairs learning challenged and disabled students with their non-disabled peers.
1992 Alum named Sachem Campus Principal
Kathy Gravel Cote, former Director of School Counseling at Lyme-Old Lyme High School has taken the reigns as Principal of NFA’s new transitional program. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge having started her career in education as a Title I teacher at an alternative high school in Mesa, Arizona. She later worked in the Greenwich school system. Kathy also worked with students at Weston High School and at both Housatonic Community Technical College in Bridgeport and Mitchell College in New London, before going to Old Lyme where she developed The Learning Center, a tutoring and intervention center. She will oversee a faculty of NFA veterans and as well as newcomers to the Academy. Several faculty members are NFA alums including Special Education teacher Sarah Marshall Edmond ’96, Guidance Counselor Jessica Vocatura St. George ’90, School Psychologist Cori Beckwith Allard ’95, Campus Safety liaison Daniel Martin ’84, Science teacher Lean Collins ’03, Physical Education teacher Ryan Guertin ‘07 and Administrative Assistant Carol Lafond Morin ’84. The program is being housed temporarily at the Bishop Street School until the renovations to the Sachem Campus are complete in early 2013.
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Class Notes
What have classmates and friends been up to? What have you been up to? Let us know!
1943 Olive Buddington was recently honored with a luncheon for her decades of service to Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) and United Community & Family Service (UCFS) at the Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center. L-R: Deb Monahan TVCCA Executive Director, Olive Buddington, Chuck Seaman UCFS President/CEO.
We know that most alumni members turn right to the Class Notes section to see the latest news on former classmates, so please let us know if something important has happened to you: a job change, a marriage or new baby, a degree, a transfer – anything that involves NFA alumni is of interest to us! You can email your news to alumni@nfaschool.org or mail it to NFA~Levanto Alumni House~ 305 Broadway~Norwich CT 06360, or check out Wildcat Connection online. The Class of 1953 will be hosting their own class reunion in 2013. Tentative plans have been set and the event is scheduled for September 14, 2013. Classmate Bruce Blye has graciously offered to host the reunion at his Mystic home. Additional information will be mailed to classmates when it becomes available.
1954 Wilfred & Mary Ellen Eccleston ’56 Gladue celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in October and continue to enjoy activities in the 70+ Ski Club. 1956 Mary Jane Connell Fusco retired from Katohan Village Library after twenty years of service. Mary Jane and her husband Eugene also celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage in 2011. Shirley Niedojadlo Hamm went to Africa for her 75th birthday and spent one month in each of the Rafiki Village Orphanages. She visited orphanages in Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia and says she came away with very rewarding experiences.
1957 Gay Giguere Ingram sure would have liked to join her classmates at their 55th class reunion in August, but writes that, “Texas is such a f-a-a-r piece from CT.” She continues writing and has recently published, Walking in His Shoes, a book that shares her beloved father's steps into the bewildering world of Alzheimer's. With keen insight and generous love, she accepts the changes this disease makes even as it robs her of the father she knew. Her stories are not meant to discourage but to convey a message of hope to others who find themselves in the same situation. Her books can be found on Amazon.com. 1958 55th Year Class Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Mohegan Sun Country Club. Invitations with additional information will be mailed. 1960 A group of “Commercial” girls from Class of ’60 have lunch together with their classmate, Rena Pollock Dorr, at the opening of her restaurant “Rena’s Pizza” in Preston, CT.
1951 Phil Connell, reports that he completed the Rock N' Roll 5K on September 2. He raised almost $5,000 through donations from family and friends for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He said he didn't come in first, but believed the amount raised was a first class amount. He wants to thank all his classmates who donated to this worthy cause. Your help is truly appreciated. 1953 Linnea Bulford Barry has a very pleasant surprise visit from Ken Herbert, Class of ’54. Ken was her neighbor (and “Pop” Congdon’s ’37) during some of their years at Samuel Huntington, and all of their years at NFA. After what was a 59 year “break,” they talked for 13 hours straight!! A very nice surprise for Linnea, which included lots of NFA “catching up.” 26
The “Commercial’ girls from the Class of ‘60. Back Row (l-r) Sue Curtis Lamb, Joan Gualtieri Lewerk, Sue Gough Sullivan, Ann Bushnell Celico, Rena Pollack Dorr, Darlene Bezanson Raymond, Maureen Rimer Inman, Rosemary Grandstaff Southworth. Front Row (l-r) Marian Caswell Fleming, Ann McGrath Arseneault, Sue Allen Larkham, Marie Tessier Muehlbauer, Kathy Zdunczyk Kreger.
Ken Lucier recently finished his fourth retirement; teaching at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria,VA of "Remember the Titans" movie fame. He enjoys canoeing, but especially relishes his time on his motorcycle (yes, on and off since 1962!). He would like to hear from Mike Luty, Ellen Deignan and Bill Ward, et al. Ken writes, “I am still a Connecticut guy, although I have lived in Virginia much longer now. Absent traffic, the D.C. area is a great place to live. I hope to have contact with alumni soon.”
1967 Tom Moretti has spent 42 years as Senior Account Executive for WICH/WCTY/ WKNL/WNLC radio stations. He has been married for 43 years to Martha, a retired elementary school teacher. They have a daughter Amy and son Bryan as well as four grandchildren. 1968 Bernice Janovicz Rocque recently published her first book, Until the Robin Walks on Snow,
1963 Michael R Smith and his wife, Joyce, are still enjoying life in South Florida, but with daughters and a grandson in CT and RI, still visit CT regularly and always drop in on NFA to rekindle a few fond memories and a smile.
1975 Eileen Oloff Quinn received her Master's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Special Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on May 12, 2012. Bruce Sullivan married Kim Camprone on St. Patrick’s Day. Rev. Franklyn (Rusty) Ward ’76 officiated. They reside in Franklin.
1976 John-Manuel Andriote was the guest author at the Connecticut Aids Resource Coalition’s fundraising book signing at Governor Dannel Malloy’s residence in September. John-Manuel is an author, journalist, and speaker who has focused on gay culture and politics, HIV/AIDS, health, and medicine since the early 1980s. His research materials, correspondence, and recorded interviews are part of a special collection curated by the Smithsonian. An updated and expanded new edition of his acclaimed history of the AIDS epidemic in the U.S., Victory Deferred: How AIDS Changed Gay Life in America, was published in 2011. His book may be purchased at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
50th Year Class Reunion dinner is scheduled for Saturday June 15, 2013 at the Norwich Holiday Inn. Classmates will be invited to return to the NFA campus and take part in the 2013 Commencement Ceremony tentatively scheduled for June 14. A campus tour and breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning. More detailed information will be mailed to all classmates.
1964 Marjorie Salvatore Trachtenberg has retired after a 28-year career with Unisys Corporation as Global Director, Managed Service Center Operations, responsible for 23 centers located around the world. In this role, she traveled extensively in Latin America, Europe, and Asia, managing about 4000 employees. Her operation developed and pioneered many customized support services for Unisys and Marjorie was the recipient of many awards including the company’s Presidential Award for Excellence – for the innovation and productizing of these services that became a large part of the company’s outsourcing portfolio and revenue. She has 3 grandchildren and one son, Matthew, who has also successfully worked in global technology. Marge lives in Austin, TX and enjoys the eclectic, progressive atmosphere of that area. Post retirement, her interests are many – both new and revisited: TX Master Gardener, Transition Austin, Permaculture, community gardens, Equal Rights, Poetry, writing, painting, travel…
1974 Dawn Maria Favreau & Richard Favreau ’82 of Snow Hill, NC celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 22, 2012. The surprise picnic was given by the couple’s two children and their families, at the Indian Fields Resort Campground in Salem, CT.
a work of historical fiction that explores the depths of determination, family unity, faith, and friendship that are possible, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The mother in the story was the grandmother of Bernice and her aunt and uncle served as advisors. The novella chronicles the quiet strength of an immigrant family and their devoted midwife and tells the inspiring factbased story of the struggle to save a tiny baby in 1920s New England. The subject of her novella, her uncle, Anthony C. Janovicz is a member of the Class of 1940. The back cover of the book contains advance praise from Mike Morosky, MD ’68, and Bruce Stave, an emeritus historian from UCONN. The book is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
1973 40th Year Class Reunion for the Class of ’73 is scheduled for September 21, 2013 at the Pilot House in the Port ‘N Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London. Invitations with details will be mailed.
1978 The Class of ’78 will hold a 35th Year Class Reunion in 2013. If there are classmates interested in serving on the reunion committee, please send an email the Alumni House at alumni@nfaschool.org. 1983 Reunion committee volunteers are needed for the 30th Class Reunion If you are interested in helping to plan this year’s reunion, please email Alumni House at alumni@nfaschool.org. Michelle Gladue, a sixth grade teacher, was recently recognized by the Avon Board of Education for 25 years of service in the Avon Public School System.
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1983 continued Daniel M. Tracy, III, DMD, was recently listed in CT Magazine as a 2012 Top CT Dentist. Every dentist listed was recommended by a significant number of his peers, as the only way to make the list is through peer recommendations. Over 2,800 CT dentists received a survey asking them to recommend a dentist to whom they would send a loved one for care. Dan received his B.S. in Biological Sciences from UConn and graduated from the UConn School of Dental Medicine in 1991 where he received the American Association of Endodontists’ Certificate of Merit and the International College of Dentists’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. Dan worked in public health dentistry for several years before opening his own private practice on Fanning Ave in Norwich. 1988 Reunion committee volunteers are needed for the 25th Class Reunion If you are interested in helping to plan this year’s reunion, please email Alumni House at alumni@nfaschool.org. 1992 Bill Wrigley is a Visual Arts teacher and resides in New York with his wife, Catherine. 1993 Reunion committee volunteers are needed for the 20th Class Reunion If you are interested in helping to plan this year’s reunion, please email Alumni House at alumni@nfaschool.org. 1994 Marta Eukers married Ray Puffenbarger, III on April 21, 2012 at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, VA. The couple resides in Staunton, VA. Marta was also inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society in March 2012. She is pursuing her bachelor's degree through DeVry University's online studies program while working full-time for Lumos Networks in their Directory Department and volunteering with the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad. Only the top 20% of students with a GPA of 3.2 or better are selected for this honor.
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Kimberly Chapman married Mark Boulay Sr. on October 31, 2011 at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich. She currently is living in Dayville, CT and working at Logee's Greenhouses.
1997 Ann-Marie Surette, MD, has recently been accepted into the Doctors Without Borders program and will begin serving the organization in Nigeria, West Africa. AnnMarie holds degrees from Smith College and the University of Connecticut. She completed her OB/GYN residency at New York University Medical Center in New York City. She will begin serving Doctors Without Borders in December.
2002 Tiffany Cingranelli and Chad Campbell ’03 were married August 29, 2009 at the Farmington Club in Farmington, CT. The couple recently bought a home in Norwichtown.
1998 A 15th year Reunion IS NOT being planned for the Class of ’98. The committee looks forward to providing their classmates with an amazing 20th reunion in 2018! Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson is the Air Education and Training Command’s Non- Commissioned Officer Instructor of the Year for 2011. Ryan is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 366th Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 3 at Elgin Air Force Base, part of the 782nd Training Wing based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Ryan earned the award for his work educating service members about improvised explosive devices at the Naval School and for his time on deployment. Ryan, who had been at the school for nearly four years, deployed as part of task Force Troy in Iraq in 2011 and acted as the single point of contact within the task force as liaison officer for IEDs. He is next headed to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and the 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron after he completes his tours as an instructor.
1999 Jacki Malia Reinert and her family have recently accepted an expatriate assignment in Paris, France for the next two years. Jacki left behind her career in mental health counseling and has begun training for the 2013 Kilimanjaro Marathon in Tanzania. She will fly to Tanzania and run on March 3, 2013. You can read more about her fundraising efforts for "13 for 13" at her "not-soanonymous" blog www.hjunderway.com
2003 The reunion is in the early planning stages and additional volunteers are welcomed to join the committee for the 10th Year Class Reunion. If you are interested in helping to plan this year’s reunion, please email Alumni House at alumni@nfaschool.org. Emily Dutra Cush and her husband Joseph Cush welcomed a daughter, Julia Grace Cush, on September 11, 2010. The new family resides in Newport, RI. Shealyn Sullivan married Brendan Redfield on June 9, 2012 at the beach in MA. They are residing in Norwich.
2007 Cassandra Lapointe Giovanni is an avid writer of young adult novels and has written two books, In Between Seasons and her newly published Walking in the Shadows. Her unique writing style and approach to the genres of dystopian, paranormal, mystery and romance are aimed at appealing to adults and young adults alike. Cassandra returned to NFA this fall for a book reading/signing of her novels in the Land Library. Her novels may be purchased on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. 2008 Currently NO class reunion is scheduled. If classmates would like volunteer to form a reunion committee please contact alumni@nfaschool.org.
2009 Abby Larkin shared with us this lovely photo of herself and two of her fellow '09 peers that was taken during a New York City weekend. Miles Aron, (left) is currently finishing up his last semester at University of Hartford, where will receive a degree in Acoustical Engineering. Amelia Parenteau, (middle) is in her final year at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY, where she is concentrating her efforts in English and Theatre. Abby, (right) is studying at University of Connecticut, where she is finishing up a degree in English, with minors in Anthropology and Human Development and Family Studies. Abby writes, “The three of us are nomadic individuals, and our studies and interests have taken us all over the world, but we always find a way to return to our roots. We feel a connectivity to one another even from thousands of miles away, and we can thank our experiences together at NFA for that.” The Slowick family enjoys wearing their NFA Alumni Shirts
Seated: Mary Woodka Slowick ’42 (l-r) Judy Slowick Thompson ’69, Carol Slowick Mares ’72, Marilyn Slowick Percy ‘65
In the last edition of the Alma Matters we incorrectly identified these classmates. We apologize for the error.
L-R: Austin Fish ’61, Teddy Montgomery ’61 and Peter Ring ’59 met at Groton Long Point, CT in August 2011 for their annual get-together.
In Memoriam Dr. Michael T. Phillips, DDS, Class of 1940, passed away September 26, 2012 at the age of 90. Dr. Phillips had a long-lasting association with the Academy, beginning in 1936 as a student and continuing through his selection as the corecipient of the 2012 NFA Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award, a recognition shared with his son Ted. Dr. Phillips was nominated as an NFA Corporator in 1974 and elected to the Board of Trustees in 1985. He proudly served as Chairman of the NFA Board from 1986 -1989. Dr. Phillips is survived by his children, Joanne Contopoulos ’66, Evangelyn Urbanek ’69, Attorney Theodore N. Phillips II ’74, and Maria Phillips Butcher ’81; grandchildren Attorney Michael T. Phillips II ’00, Theodore N. Phillips III ’01, and Catherine Nina Phillips ’05 – all of whom attended the Academy.
Carolyn Downes Kraemer, Class of 1964, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Carolyn eagerly worked as a reunion committee member, planning reunions every five years, and remained in contact with her classmates on a yearly basis as a Class Agent for the Class of 1964, a volunteer position she held since 2001. From 2006-07, Carolyn served on the Alumni Association Board. After graduating NFA, she earned a BS in Chemistry from Connecticut College and a Masters in Education Technology from Rosemont College and had a career as a teacher that spanned more than 30 years. Upon retirement, she and her husband, Richard, moved to Ormond Beach, Florida where she was able to pursue her passion for golf full-time. 29
135th Annual Meeting & Reunion Committee Brunch Above: Sr. Class President Justin Morin with his father, mother and brother.
The NFA Alumni Association Board of Directors held their 135th Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 3, 2013 at the Norwich Holiday Inn. Prior to the business portion of the event, a thank you brunch buffet was provided for the reunion committee members. Board president, Gale Eccleston Ennis ’78, welcomed the reunion committee members and thanked them for their dedication to the Academy and their classmates. The annual brunch is sponsored by the Alumni Association in appreciation of work that reunions committees perform each and every year for their classmates. Classmates representing the Classes of 1982, 1977, 1972, 1957, 1954, 1950, and 1962 as well as Jubilee and Red & White committee members enjoyed a delightful brunch and the company of fellow alumni. The business portion of the event began at 12 pm and opened with a wonderful rendition of the Alma Matters lead by the members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. After introductions of the current Alumni Board members and the Past Presidents of the Alumni Association, President Ennis went on to highlight the events that the Alumni Board is involved with and encouraged those in attendance to become actively involved with the Board’s work. It is always a pleasure to welcome the senior class president to this event to share with the alumni a synopsis of their years spent at NFA. It didn’t take very long for Justin Morin, the Class of 2013 president, to captivate everyone in the room with his enthusiasm for the Academy and his aspirations for his future. It was reassuring for the nearly 100 alumni in attendance to know that the Academy continues to provide the students, of Norwich and the partner districts, with a superb education. Following Justin’s address, representatives from the reunion committees were welcomed and shared the events of their individual class reunions. The Class of 1962 was presented with a plaque, which will be added to the Reunion Gift wall in the Latham Science and Information Center, by Assistant Development Director, Kathy McCarthy for their most generous 50th reunion gift to the after-school reading program. The meeting concluded with elections to the Board of Directors with four new members elected to serve a 3-year term. They are Eugene Sullivan, Class of 1943; Ann Dugas Carignan, Class of 1955; Peter Ballaro, Class of 1966; and Cynthia LaBrie White, Class of 1982. In addition Timothy Cummings, Class of 1966 and Nancy Delorge Farnsworth, Class of 1969 were re-elected to an additional 3-year term.
(L-R) Eugene Sullivan ’43, Ann Dugas Carignan ’55, Peter Ballaro ’66, Cindy LaBrie White ’82.
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(L-R) Class of ’62 committee members Anne Wodopian, Sue Martin, Kathy McCarthy Asst Director of Development, Don Rich, Jackie Smith, Joe Moskaluk, Bonnie Canova
Deceased The following is a list of NFA graduates who are known to have passed away between May 27, 2012 and November 11, 2012. We express our deepest sympathy to their families and classmates. They will be missed. 1927 Sylvia Golub Blinderman 1933 Martha Storek Hopmann* Elizabeth Hurst Messick
1942 Mary Walker Fuller Mary Fedeli Pearson Genevieve Mazurkiewicz Schaffhauser Elaine Pineault Wesoski*
1934 Adam Labenski Virginia Ward Sullivan
1943 Beatrice Rybakiewicz Skiba Channing Huntington Lillian Wojcik Baldwin
1935 Olive Duane Isakson Arlene Sullivan Johnson Helen Snarski Zaleski
1944 Claire Steinman Sprejregen Elwood Baker
1936 Jennie Sachonchik Malachowski Eleanor Palmer Gleiser 1937 Frank Laycock Matthew Scopelitis 1938 Lillian Lambert Witkin Nicholas Mahalawich Julia Lizzio Petrone Michael Panus Ellsworth Williams 1939 Georgiana George Gerald Goldberg* Anne Ladyka Maciejny 1940 Irene Lesneski Fortin Michael Phillips 1941 Frank Allen Pearl Badaloni Patricia Hartnett Cummings Harriet Hull Rowley Paul Schwell Geneva Genuswieski Toscano Phyllis Ludlow Walker
1945 Margaret Rokowski Ververis William Dixon Anthony Jakubowski Anne Plante Babbitt Elizabeth Sage Genevieve Ciliano Hague 1946 Mary Quarto Grillo Dolores Diodato Dickinson Winifred Benjamin Grabon 1947 Francis Kohanski Michael Ahearn Anna Komorowski Lucas 1948 Elaine McClure Elliott Rose Iannaci Hoagland Andrew Boyd 1949 Harry Blackburn 1950 James Quinn Alfred LaBarre Doris Peck Brennan Jeannette Boynton Eccleston 1951 Frank King* Royce Neil
1952 David Hall John Ring* 1953 Joan Berry Fargo Joanne Robinson Kendall* 1955 Philip Twomey Nancy Fellows Hughes 1957 Shirley Gudeahn Coley Mary Ann Ludlow Hastings John Murphy* Joseph Stronski 1958 Beverly Hagert Brunelle* Paul Hemingway* William Leone 1959 Barbara Schmidt Rood Diana Eselunas Lukaszewicz Ronald Taylor 1960 William Donahoe* Gail Maplesden 1961 Anthony Delgado Carol Murphy Avery 1963 Linda Smith Edenfield 1964 Carolyn Downes Kraemer Paul Rozanski* 1965 Daniel Sullivan Phyllis Pounch Wigfield 1967 Robert Culverwell Linda Serus Holubesko
1968 Michael Arpin Michael Cipriani (Bernz)* Linda Henseler Thomas 1969 Victor Smotrich 1970 George Durr 1972 Mary Chinigo David Chojnacki 1977 Robert Morse 1978 Arthur Kraemer Carol Gagliardo 1983 Randolph Belton Anthony Hall 1985 David Collier 1986 Joseph Rajtar 1998 John Vaillencourt 2001 Jeremy Waggoner 2003 Jesse Fuhrmann 2005 Joshua Chameroy * Deceased prior to May 27, 2012
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T H A N K Y O U ! With deep appreciation to our alumni and friends
H O N O R
Gifts by Class, July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012
Class Agents listed in bold. * after name indicates deceased. Amounts reflect cash and stock gifts received during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Pledges are not included in the totals. Class of 1927 NFA Fund: $100 Total Gifts: $100 Class of 1932 NFA Fund: $25 Total Gifts: $25
who expressed their
Class of 1934 NFA Fund: $25 Total Gifts: $25
belief in the mission
Class of 1935 NFA Fund: $200 Total Gifts: $200
of Norwich Free
Class of 1936 NFA Fund: $195 Total Gifts: $50,195
Academy by making
Class of 1937 NFA Fund: $3,555 Total Gifts: $3,555
a contribution during
Class of 1938 Lena E. Demicco NFA Fund: $425 Total Gifts: $425
the year, we are pleased to publish the 2011-2012 Honor Roll of Giving.
Class of 1939 NFA Fund: $395 Total Gifts: $445 Class of 1940 John R. Fells NFA Fund: $860 Total Gifts: $1,985 Class of 1941 Pearl Badaloni* NFA Fund: $1,910 Total Gifts: $1,945 Class of 1942 Dorothy Grattidge Kelly-Fenelon NFA Fund: $810 Total Gifts: $1,960
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R O L L Class of 1943 NFA Fund: $1,440 Total Gifts: $1,525 Class of 1944 Kathleen Mulcahy Kingsley Anne Macaione Mitchell NFA Fund: $1,157.50 Total Gifts: $1,257.50 Class of 1945 Irene Sadernsky Figarsky NFA Fund: $1,245 Total Gifts: $1,395 Class of 1946 James F. Wilber, III NFA Fund: $1,667.50 Total Gifts: $1,767.50 Class of 1947 NFA Fund: $3,685 Total Gifts: $4,155
Class of 1954 Louise Becker Weseman Phyllis M. Malone Marion Streich Prescott NFA Fund: $1,940 Total Gifts: $2,140 Class of 1955 Lewis E. Randall NFA Fund: $2,055 Total Gifts: $27,352.50 Class of 1956 Frank J. Jacaruso Marie Demuth Twomey NFA Fund: $3,494.56 Total Gifts: $4,904.56 Class of 1957 Sara Ryan Allard NFA Fund: $1,412.50 Total Gifts: $2,062.50
Class of 1948 Catherine Shaver Leone Donald E. Leone NFA Fund: $3,112.50 Total Gifts: $5,712.50
Class of 1958 Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo Robert M. Donahoe NFA Fund: $3,921.50 Total Gifts: $10,384
Class of 1949 Daniel C. Leone NFA Fund: $2,397.50 Total Gifts: $2,560
Class of 1959 Lois Morey Babbitt NFA Fund: $2,852.50 Total Gifts: $3,320
Class of 1950 NFA Fund: $2,680 Total Gifts: $2,760
Class of 1960 NFA Fund: $2.157.50 Total Gifts: $5,725
Class of 1951 NFA Fund: $1,365 Total Gifts: $2,830
Class of 1961 NFA Fund: $1,877.50 Total Gifts: $2,317.50
Class of 1952 NFA Fund: $1,182.50 Total Gifts: $1,372.50
Class of 1962 Susan Handleman Zetoff (50th Reunion Gift in Support of the After-School Reading Program) NFA Fund: $885 Total Gifts: $17,440
Class of 1953 Theresa Brogno Brochu Morris A. Fishbone Charles S. Huestis Frank E. Tomlin, Jr. Helene P. Zimmer-Loew NFA Fund: $4,700 Total Gifts: $5,455
Class of 1963 NFA Fund: $2,411.44 Total Gifts: $2,877.44
Class of 1964 Carolyn Downes Kraemer* Erin Connell Martinelli NFA Fund: $4,740 Total Gifts: $5,026 Class of 1965 Attorney Peter W. Rotella NFA Fund: $2,537.50 Total Gifts: $3,427.50 Class of 1966 Lesley Mitchell Jones NFA Fund: $2,767.50 Total Gifts: $14,137.50 Class of 1967 Alberta Babbitt Gallagher NFA Fund: $1,012.50 Total Gifts: $5,117.50 Class of 1968 Michael F. Morosky NFA Fund: $2,065 Total Gifts: $2,840 Class of 1969 Kathleen Hart Cummings Lynn Baldwin Morey NFA Fund: $830 Total Gifts: $1,340 Class of 1970 John H. Babbitt, Jr. NFA Fund: $2,393.20 Total Gifts: $4,573.20 Class of 1971 Elizabeth Congdon Baldwin Cynthia Schmidt Crocicchia NFA Fund: $1,685 Total Gifts: $2,660 Class of 1972 Aguste Lotring Haskell NFA Fund: $2,037.50 Total Gifts: $9,857.50 Class of 1973 Donna Dressler Convicer NFA Fund: $1,802.50 Total Gifts: $13,357.85 Class of 1974 Mary Brostek Crozier NFA Fund: $2,202.50 Total Gifts: $3,212.50
Class of 1975 Claudia Papelian Conway NFA Fund: $1,727.50 Total Gifts: $2,197.50 Class of 1976 Laurie Gladue Roberts NFA Fund: $3,862.50 Total Gifts: $5,412.50 Class of 1977 NFA Fund: $654.77 Total Gifts: $1,318.87 Class of 1978 Charla Friedman McDermott NFA Fund: $2,709.78 Total Gifts: $5,824.78 Class of 1979 Judy Payne Paro NFA Fund: $425 Total Gifts: $575 Class of 1980 Maria Fells Lavin NFA Fund: $3,333 Total Gifts: $3,663 Class of 1981 Eileen Kavanaugh Kalla NFA Fund: $765 Total Gifts: $927.50 Class of 1982 Maria L. Lindia NFA Fund: $1,400 Total Gifts: $2,500
Donations have supported NFA’s Planetarium enhancements
Class of 1986 NFA Fund: $50 Total Gifts: $50
Class of 1996 NFA Fund: $25 Total Gifts: $50
Class of 1987 Christopher P. Hinchey NFA Fund: $45 Total Gifts: $595
Class of 1997 Stacy Koehler NFA Fund: $180 Total Gifts: $180
Class of 1988 NFA Fund: $427.50 Total Gifts: $427.50
Class of 1998 NFA Fund: $175 Total Gifts: $700
Class of 1989 Alycia A. Sabrowski NFA Fund: $700 Total Gifts: $725
Class of 1999 Jacquelin Mendez NFA Fund: $0 Total Gifts: $468
Class of 1990 NFA Fund: $1,411 Total Gifts: $1,411
Class of 2000 NFA Fund: $10 Total Gifts: $10
Class of 1991 Monica Morabito Smith NFA Fund: $1,292.50 Total Gifts: $2,867.50
Class of 2001 NFA Fund: $100 Total Gifts: $900
Class of 1983 Ann Tramontozzi Brennan Gina Philbrick Dickenson NFA Fund: $625 Total Gifts: $1,700
Class of 1992 Burriss G. Wilson, Jr. NFA Fund: $1,195 Total Gifts: $1,195
Class of 1984 NFA Fund: $460 Total Gifts: $668
Class of 1993 Jennifer Hoddinott Triffo NFA Fund: $235 Total Gifts: $260
Class of 1985 Susan Smith Blinderman Thomas P. Neilan NFA Fund: $665 Total Gifts: $3,765
Class of 1994 NFA Fund: $200 Total Gifts: $200
Class of 2002 NFA Fund: $35 Total Gifts: $35 Class of 2003 NFA Fund: $25 Total Gifts: $25 Class of 2004 NFA Fund: $50 Total Gifts: $50 Class of 2011 NFA Fund: $0 Total Gifts: $30
Class of 1995 NFA Fund: $250 Total Gifts: $275
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Your participation in the NFA Foundation’s annual giving programs enhances the educational experiences of our students. Here are just a few ways that your donations have supported NFA’s students and curriculum in 2012:
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Technology labs including math and reading literacy centers; music composition, engineering and CAD labs; and mobile iPad labs for each building.
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Video equipment and editing software for NFA’s TV studio and journalism classes.
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Equipment for the student cardiovascular fitness center & weight training center
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Planetarium enhancements
For your generosity and loyalty to NFA, we thank you!
The NFA Foundation, Inc. thanks the following Corporations, Foundations and Community Organizations for their generous support during the 2011-2012 fiscal year: Abbott Laboratories Employee Giving Campaign Aetna Foundation, Inc. Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. AHEPA Norwich Foundation Inc. Aldin Associates Limited Partnership Ameriprise Financial – Annual Giving Campaign AT&T Foundation The Boeing Company CIGNA Foundation Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, Inc. ExxonMobil Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts to Education GE Foundation Goldblatt Bokoff LLC CPA JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kelly Family Charitable Foundation
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Lyondellbasell Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Norwich Branch NAACP Norwich Firefighters Local 892 Norwich Free Academy Parent’s Council Norwich Lions Club Norwich Pediatric Group PC Norwich Public Utilities Norwich Rotary Foundation People’s United Bank Pfizer Foundation Preston Parks and Recreation Quest Diagnostics Matching Gifts Program Skate Inn, Inc. State Department of Economic & Community Development TARGET – Take Charge of Education The Hartford The Katherine Forest Crafts Foundation Inc. The Mohegan Tribe The Poynter Institute The Yantic Fire Engine Co. United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut United Way - Silicon Valley UPS Foundation Veterans Memorial School Woman’s City Club of Norwich
Gifts made through The Norwich Free Academy Gulliver and Slater Societies
Gifts were received in memory of the following individuals:
Estate of Jo Bingham Disco Estate of Geo & Kat Fontaine Klingenstein Trust
Heather Moore Bernard ‘99 Andrew Brand Esther R. Buckley ‘40 Louis A. Carignan ‘56 Scott M. Curtis ‘00 Luis DePina ‘75 Cassidy Driscoll ‘28 Anita Friedland Esther Goldstein Conrad Gregory Dorothy Harvey Harkness ‘22 H. Downer Johnson ‘22 Jonathan L. Johnson, Sr. ‘17 Marjorie Harvey Johnson ‘28 Judith P. Kapilotis ‘66 Henry N. Keroack ‘36 Vincent A. Laudone ‘36 Avis D. Lemire ‘55 Jean M. Matikan ‘30 William McCloy Theresa J. Pszyk ‘46 Rose S. Rand Katelyn Ritacco ‘07 Robert J. Rizzuto ‘63 Benjamin T. Senuta ‘07 Carolyn Shattuck ‘51 Eamon Smith-Carolan ‘04 Bruno Tedeschi ‘47 Janine R. Theve ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wallace ‘37 Captain Daniel Winchester, Jr. ‘84
Gifts were received in honor of the following individuals: Mrs. Norman Cohen Robert R. Demars Edward J. Gates ‘48 Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Glenney Bernard Goldstein Molly Gordon Barry Levinson Howard Rothman’s 50th Birthday Nelson Sheehan Sandra J. Soucy Ronald C. Swanson
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Red & White Subscribers Gifts at any level for 5–9 years Mr. John P. Aberg Mrs. Irene Algiers Mr. Stephen Altschuler Dr. Matthew D. Amaro Mr. Luis M. Andrade Ms. Anna M. Androite Ms. Veronica E. Aubrey Mrs. Elizabeth J. Avery Mr. Joseph T. Baker Mr. Lee J. Arpin Mrs. Doreen K. Barbuto Mr. Robert A. Bassett Mrs. Amelia S. Beers Mr. Howard R. Beetham Mr. Harvey Beit Mrs. Carolyn P. Beran Mrs. Barbara F. Bergdoll Dr. Sharon R. Bidwell-Cerone Mr. Douglass E. Bjorn Mrs. Beverly A. Blais Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey I. Blinderman Mr. Steven L. Bokoff Mr. Elroy J. Bolduc Mrs. Barbara A. Bourgea Ms. Tracey L. Boyden Mrs. Elizabeth I. Bracchitta Mrs. Helene Bronerwine Mrs. Barbara A. Brown Mr. Gregory A. Brown Mrs. Marilyn T. Brown Mr. Paul L. Brown Mr. Richard A. Brown Mrs. Judith P. Buchert Mrs. Irene M. Buckey Mr. Robert E. Buckley Miss Olive J. Buddington Mr. Charles V. Burdick, Jr. Mr. John Buzenski Ms. Dawn M. Calista Mr. Theodore R. Camp Attorney Glenn T. Carberry Mr. Robert H. Chabot Mrs. Marie E. Cheney Mr. and Mrs. Gerard S. Chmielecki Mr. Walter J. Chojnacki Dr. MariMeg Q. ClairwoodFlannery Mr. Robert Clapp Mr. Bartholomew G. Cody Mrs. Jennifer BradleyWoodbury Collins Mr. Paul Collins, III Attorney Donna R. Convicer
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Mrs. Tracey Rose Cook Mr. Jack A. Corey Mr. Anthony M. Cosentino Mrs. Judith J. Crosley Mrs. Margaret Cunningham Mr. Richard C. Curtis Mr. Gerald A. Daigle Mr. Lonnie L. Davis Mr. Victor F. DeBartlo Miss Lena E. Demicco Mr. Albert B. Derouin Ms. Lucille T. Deslandes Mr. George H. Dieter Mrs. Madeline R. DiStasio Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Donovan Mr. John B. Donovan Mr. Robert F. Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Dennis H. Driscoll Mr. James Duff Mr. David C. Elks Mr. Bernard R. Enright Mr. and Mrs. William R. Farrell Mr. James F. Ferrie Mr. Paul M. Field Mrs. Gail Filippetti Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Fitzgerald Mrs. Isabella E. Fitzgerald Mr. David T. Foley Mrs. Margaret D. Foley Mr. Thomas F. Foley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Fontaine Mrs. Lorraine I. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Frishman Mr. Oscar G. Gaudreau Mr. James E. Gallons, Jr. Mr. Philip H. Gebow Mr. and Mrs. David G. Ginnetti Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred H. Gladue Mr. John K. Golembeski Ms. Judith A. Gomes Mrs. Marilyn B. Gordon Mr. Samuel J. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. John E. Graham Mrs. Gina M. Grant Mrs. Dorothy J. Gravel Mrs. Anne L. Gray Mr. David A. Greene Mr. Santo J. Grillo Mr. Howard R. Hall Ms. Gay Story Hamilton Mrs. Alice D. Hammond Mr. David D. Hantman Mrs. Jean C. Hart Dr. and Mrs. James M. Healy Mrs. Theresa A. Homiski Dr. Harold M. Horden Dr. Carmela D. Huffman Mrs. Donna C. Hughes
S O C I E T I E S Mr. Frank J. Jacaruso Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. James, Jr. Colonel Michael A. Janovicz Mrs. Joan M. Janus Mr. Ralph W. Johnston, Jr. Ms. Lesley Mitchell Jones Ms. Patricia A. Jones Mrs. Jean M. Jubenville Dr. and Mrs. David Kalla Mrs. Irene R. Kazlauskas Mr. Daniel J. Kearney Mr. Walter D. Kelly Mrs. Nancy S. Klotz Mr. Samuel L. Kofkoff Mr. Kenneth J. Kokernak Mrs. Carol A. Konieczny Ms. Margaret A. Konikowski Mr. Charles M. Krzesicki Mr. Robert J. Kudej and Ms. Elizabeth Conway, Esq. Mrs. Katherine B. Kutia Attorney P. Michael Lahan Mr. Gary D. LaLiberty Mr. and Mrs. Ken J. Lamothe Mrs. Shayna F. Lamson Mr. James J. Landherr Ms. Kimberly A. Lang Ms. Beverly A. LaPere Mr. William H. LaRoue Ms. Christy Bean Leamy Mr. Cornelius J. Leary Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Leary Mr. Daniel J. LeClair Mrs. Mary M. Lemoine Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Leta Mr. L. Paul Leta, III Dr. Joseph Levanto Dr. Hershel W. Libo Mr. Dennis P. Liebal Mr. Mark W. LoPresti
Mr. Anthony J. Lorello Mrs. Mary F. Lucas Mrs. Molly H. Manley Dr. Frederick J. Marc-Aurele, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marcato Dr. Gilles A. Marchand Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. McCarthy Ms. Charla V. McDermott Mr. Charles A. McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. McKeon Mr. Derek A. McNally Mrs. Cathy M. Meiklem Mrs. Amy E. Meyer Ms. Rosalie L. Milone Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. Molkenthin Mrs. Olya M. Monchak Mrs. Nicole S. Morin Mrs. Agnes H. Mosley Mrs. Jeanne C. Mullendore Attorney James J. Murphy, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth H. Natola Mrs. Vera Neilan Ms. Ellen W. Newbury Ms. Kathleen Quinlan Norman Mrs. Elena A. Nowicki Ms. Jane C. O’Brien Mrs. Dulcini E. O’Hearn Mr. Harold M. Oberg Ms. Jeanne T. Oddis Mr. Peter Olenkiewicz Mrs. Justine Olsen Mr. Warren V. Osik Mrs. Valerie Hart Ostronic Outthink, LLC Mr. David B. Owens Mrs. Phyllis A. Papp Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pappas Mr. Craig A. Parks Mr. James H. Pearson, Jr.
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Donations have supported equipment for the student cardiovascular fitness center & weight training center
Mrs. Kristen E. Peckrul Mr. John S. Pedace Mr. Joseph A. Perry, Jr. Mrs. Priscilla H. Pettyjohn Mrs. Barbara M. Piacenza Mr. Glenn S. Pianka Mr. John J. Piela Mrs. Carol A. Piezzo Mrs. Marion S. Prescott Dr. Albert Quintiliani, Jr. Mrs. Maribel F. Raue Mrs. Agnes R. Reichert Mr. Alfred F. Renaldi Mrs. Nancy L. Reusswig Mrs. Barbara P. Ricketts Mrs. Marion H. Ripani Ms. Janet M. Roche Mrs. Linda A. Rogoff Mrs. Constance L. Rondeau Mr. Walfred A. Rossoll Mrs. Bernice L. Rocque Mr. Haskell Rosen Mr. Arthur H. Rutchik Mr. David H. Sackett Mrs. Sheila E. Saddig Ms. Heidi L. Sajkowicz Ms. Linda M. Salafia Ms. Priscilla E. Salvatore Mrs. Edythe F. Savignac Mr. and Mrs. James E. Sawyer Mrs. Susan H. Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Schnip Mr. Elmer W. Schrader, Jr. Mr. Edward J. Schwarz Mr. Michael S. Seder Ms. Dorothy M. Shakun Mrs. Leona B. Sheffield
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Mr. John G. Smiley Mrs. Elin M. Smith Mr. Michael B. Smith Mrs. Mariea D. Spencer Mr. Parke C. Spicer Mr. John J. Spillane Mrs. Judith L. Strom Mr. Neil Sullivan Ms. Joyce A. Sweeney Dr. John P. Tauro, Jr. Ms. Patricia A. Tennison Mrs. Nicoletta P. Thomas Mrs. Dolores O. Throwe Mrs. Iris E. Todd Mr. Joseph L. Torchia Mrs. Irene V. Toscano Dr. Christopher T. Trailor Mr. Roland R. Trailor, Jr. Mr. Jeffrey D. Turano Mr. and Mrs. S. Ben Turetzky Ms. Jodi M. Vara Judge Paul M. Vasington Mr. Michael A. Vocatura Mr. Ralph W. Wallen Mr. Stanley J. Warykas, Jr. Mr. Herbert W. Weltig Mrs. Jeanette C. White Mrs. Elfrieda G. Whiteley Mr. Gerald A. Wieland Mrs. Joan M. Williams Mrs. Patricia A. Wilson Dr. Ross L. Winakor Ms. Christine Wisniewski Dr. Melvin A. Yoselevsky, MD Mr. Frederic S. Zierler Ms. Vivian F. ZoĂŤ Dr. Joel Zuckerbraun
Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mr. Donald D. Abraham Mrs. Sara A. Allard Dr. Anthony R. Angelo Mr. Lee J. Arpin Mrs. Rosemary M. Atencio Mr. Brian S. Austin and Dr. Virginia E. Austin Mr. Earl F. Babcock Mr. Matthew J. Barrett Mrs. Anne Marie Bennett Mr. Carl E. Benson, Jr. Ms. Elaine B. Berrie Mr. John F. Bielecki Mr. James W. Bierylo, Sr. Mr. David J. Blanchard Mr. Bruce A. Blye Mr. Robert J. Bolduc Mrs. Joan E. Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Maurice D. Brochu, Jr. Mr. Ralph G. Buttafuoco Mr. Peter D. Calvert Mr. William C. Carey Mr. Gary A. Carignan Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Clairwood Mrs. Susan H. Connolly Mr. Walter R. Cooper Mrs. Shirley M. Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coutu Ms. Diana R. Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Edward I. Cramer Mr. Lynwood F. Crary Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Crooks Dr. Robert E. Crootof Dr. Wendy C. Daly Ms. Darlene J. Davis Ms. Abby Demars Mrs. Kathleen F. DeGray Mr. and Mrs. John J. DeStefano, Jr. Mr. Peter S. Delaney Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Diacumski Mr. Jared Dillian Mrs. Mary Grace Donovan Mrs. Janet W. Duevel Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Duevel Mr. Lucian V. Dzialo Mrs. Theresa M. Ellis Mrs. Nancy A. Enos
Mr. Robert M. Fargo Mr. Louis A. Faucher Mr. Al R. Fecteau Mrs. Laura R. Filby Dr. Robert A. Fitzgerald Mr. Brendan J. Flahive Mr. Edward J. Gates Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Gauthier Ms. Julia Gerogotelis Mr. Schuyler L. Gilbert Mrs. Laureen P. Gosselin Mr. and Mrs. David B. Greenfield Mr. Christofer M. Guisti Ms. Janice A. Gwudz Dr. Edward F. Habert Mrs. Kay K. Hale Dr. Jeffrey S. Hankin Mrs. J. Toni Hedrick Mrs. Louise H. Heidtman Mr. Kenneth Herbert Mrs. Beverly A. Hitchman Mr. Gary R. Houle Attorney William J. Hutchinson Mrs. Martha J. Jancewicz Mr. Robert P. Jasperson Mrs. Marie I. Javor Ms. Christine M. Johnson Mr. Christopher W. Joly Mr. James J. Kaminske Colonel and Mrs. David P. Kapinos Mrs. Kathleen I. Kingsley, RN Dr. Richard L. Kofkoff Mr. James N. Kornilieff Mrs. Theresa E. Kosinski Mrs. Kim M. Lamagna Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Lamb Mr. Louis J. Landry Mr. Leman G. Lane Mrs. Edith G. Lasner Ms. Deborah J. Lee Mr. Raymond F. Lee Mrs. Susan S. Lee Mr. Lynn G. Lessard Mr. Roark A. Levine Mr. Calvin M. Lewerk Mr. and Mrs. Frederic H. Lord Ms. Pamela B. Lord Mrs. Nancy Ludewig Mrs. Estelle R. Lussier Mrs. Wendy L. Majcher Mr. Dino A. Malogrides Mrs. Adrienne J. Mansfield Mr. Edward A. Markey Ms. Mabel-Anne Marston Dr. Michael Martin
Mrs. Noella B. Martin Mrs. Rose E. Mather Mrs. Marion E. McComb Mrs. Caril McHugh Ms. Mary B. Messerschmidt Mr. Gilbert J. Milone Attorney and Mrs. Konstant W. Morell Mr. and Mrs. John T. Morosky Mr. David J. Morris Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Muenzer Mr. Murray A. Navick Mrs. Cynthia Nash Mrs. Diane R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nickolenko Mr. Thomas E. O’Rourke Mr. Ronald R. Oneto Mr. Philip J. Papineau, Jr. Mrs. Ruth A. Papineau Mr. William B. Pedace Mrs. Rose C. Perrone Mr. Richard F. Pendleton Mr. Philip D. Peters Mrs. Josephine R. Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pfannenstiel Mrs. Marie A. Pineault Mrs. Thelma A. Pisano Ms. Ruth C. Porter Mr. Richard R. Rand Mrs. Annetta D. Reilly Mr. Lawrence M. Richard Mrs. Mildred C. Richard Mr. Hector A. Richards Mr. James C. Riordan Mr. Edward J. Rogalski Mrs. Helen T. Romano Mr. Paul L. Romanski Mr. Charles F. Rossoll, Jr. Mrs. Mary Rowe Mrs. Alycia A. Sabrowski Mr. John F. Sacrey Attorney Bart A. Sayet Mr. Lloyd L. Schaffhauser Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Schmidt, Jr. Mrs. Joan H. Seelye Mrs. Mary Ann Sheehan Mr. Nelson T. Sheehan Mr. Robert L. Silverberg Mrs. Carol A. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Smigiel Mr. and Mrs. John F. Smith, Sr. Mrs. Bernice D. Smotrich Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Spayne Mrs. Mary D. Spellman Mrs. Shirley M. Sontheimer
Mr. Raymond P. St. Georges Mrs. Arlene D. Staubley Dr. Anita J. Stockton Mr. Thomas A. Sulik Mrs. Jacqueline M. Sullivan Mr. Robert T. Sullivan Ms. Angela V. Tabilas Ms. Marla S. Tapper Mrs. Marion A. Thelin Mr. Robert L. Theve Mr. Thomas P. Theve Mr. Walter R. Thoma Mr. John B. Tumicki, Jr. Mr. Robert A. Ulikowski Ms. Lillian M. Vachon Mrs. Acimo Ververis Mrs. Louise M. Weseman Mr. James F. Wilber, III Mr. Burriss G. Wilson, Jr. Mr. Ronald L. Wing
Beech & Cherry Society Gifts at any level for 15 or more years Mr. William J. Abell Mrs. Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo Mrs. Martha C. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Arico Attorney James W. Auwood Mr. Harry I. Axelrod Mrs. Rosalie A. Banas Mrs. Joan S. Barnes Ms. Linnea Bulford Barry Mrs. Nancy B. Barry Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bassette Mr. Steven D. Basson Mrs. Ruth S. Baver Ms. Barbara K. Bennett Dr. Eugene M. Berkman Mrs. Ruth D. Blakney Mrs. Mona M. Blitz Ms. Marie Y. Bontempo Mr. Hilliard Boulware, Jr. Mr. Richard W. Brewer Ms. Theresa B. Brochu Mr. and Mrs. Iain H. Bruce Ms. Susan M. Buckley Mr. Joseph A. Burton Mr. Thomas Buttacavoli Mrs. Marion T. Camp Mr. and Mrs. Luason L. Carnaghan Mrs. Lynne M. Cassidy Mrs. Charlotte M. Chamberlain
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Chambers Mr. Robert L. Chapman Mr. Daniel C. Charron Mr. and Mrs. Roland H. Chinatti Mr. John A. Chmielewski Mrs. C. Marcia Cieslukowski Ms. Carol A. Cieslukowski Mr. William H. Clarkson, Jr. Mrs. Janet M. Coates Ms. Sandra M. Cobb Mr. John F. Cody Mr. David C. Conley Colonel and Mrs. Charles R. Connell, III Mr. Philip J. Connell Commander and Mrs. Gordan E.W. Conrad, II Ms. Marilyn R. Cosentino Ms. Joan P. Cosentino Attorney Allan P. Cramer Mrs. Cynthia S. Crocicchia Ms. Edith S. Cross Ms. Mary Jane D’Elia Mrs. Camilla W. Dahl Mr. John D. Daly Ms. Katherine G. Daley Mrs. Joan M. Damon Ms. Lesley S. Daniels Mr. Richard E. Davis Mr. Donald R. DeBartolo Mrs. Lena E. DeSimone Mr. Herb Dessner Mrs. Jayne Diehl Mr. Nelson R. Disco Ms. Barbara A. Dombrowski Mrs. Lorraine N. Dooley Mr. Robert L. Dotolo, Sr. Ms. Vesta S. Downer Attorney Michael E. Driscoll Mr. Andrew T. Dudek Mrs. Alita S. DuPont
Attorney and Mrs. James J. Dutton, Jr. Mrs. Priscilla A. Dysart Mrs. Catherine F. Eastwood Ms. Gayle E. Eddy Mr. Henry A. Etlinger Mrs. Veronica M. Exley Mr. Vincent J. Farnsworth Mr. Ludwig G. Fasolino Dr. Melanie J. Fatone and Mr. David A. Vane Mr. John R. Fells Mr. Aurelio Ferri Ms. Andrea J. Field Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Filardi Ms. Karen B. Fischer Mr. Morris A. Fishbone Mr. Robert A. Fitzgerald Mr. Alfred E. Fratoni, Sr. Mr. John P. Fratoni Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Fratoni Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Frumer Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Freyer Mr. Michael P. Fusaro Mr. Mark R. Gagne Ms. Alberta A. Gallagher Mr. Charles R. Gatti Mr. Brian G. Gauthier Mr. Roger C. Gauthier Mr. Merrill R. Gerber Mrs. Joan S. Gionet The Honorable Joseph H. Goldberg Mr. Samuel M. Goldberg Mrs. Shirlee A. Goldstein Mrs. Maureen G. Gragg Mr. and Mrs. William G. Grant, Jr. Mrs. Karie A. Gray Attorney Thomas M. Griffin, Jr. Ms. Maryann S. Grim
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Beech & Cherry Society Gifts at any level for 15 or more years continued Mr. R. Alan Gross Captain Royal E. Grover, Jr. Mr. Albert Gualtieri Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Guillot Mr. Robert J. Haiman Mrs. Margaret A. Halen Mrs. Duane J. Hallgren Mrs. Shirley M. Hamm Mr. John H. Hanks Ms. Elizabeth C. Hansen Mrs. Bahria O. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Hedler Mrs. Ruth G. Hendel Captain Alexander J. Hindle, Jr. Mrs. Diana T. Hinman Ms. Patricia A. Hnatiuk Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Hodkinson Mrs. Ellen Hoskins Ms. Bette A. Houston Mr. Charles S. Huestis Mrs. Dorothy R. Hungerford Mr. Richard P. Isper Mr. Stanley Israelite Mr. William J. Jacaruso Mr. Edmund M. Jaskiewicz Mrs. Janet Laws Jew Mr. and Mrs. Rock A. Jewett Mr. Richard B. Johnson Mr. Robert D. Johnson Mrs. Mary N. Jones Mr. William T. Kearney, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Kelleher Mrs. Elizabeth H. Kelly Mrs. Maureen G. Kelly Mrs. Carlotta J. Kennedy Mrs. Enez L. King Ms. Ellen Kochersperger Mr. Thomas J. Kornacki Mrs. Assunta M. Kozel Mrs. Patricia E. Krzanowski Ms. Dolores D. Kubicki Ms. Mary K. Kubicki Mr. George Kudravetz Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kuehner Mr. Daryl F. Lafiura Mrs. Martha E. Lacy Mrs. Inez A. Lattimore Mrs. Maria B. Lavin Mr. David A. Lees Mr. Robert J. Lenehan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Leone Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Leone Mr. Ross T. Levanto Mr. Chester W. Lewis, Esq. Mrs. Elaine T. Leyko
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Mr. and Mrs. Antonio J. Longo, III Mr. Chester C. Lukas Mrs. Janet R. Luke Mrs. May K. MacGlaflin Mr. Jeremiah J. Mahoney, III Miss Ellen E. Mahoney Dr. James J. Mahoney Mr. Thomas W. Mahoney Mrs. Clare C. Maiorino Mr. J. Roger Marien Mr. James M. Mara Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Martinelli Mr. William P. Mathvink Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Maurer Mrs. Doris L. Maynard Mrs. Alice B. McCauley Mrs. Shirley M. McCulley Mr. James W. McDermott Mrs. Helen M. McGuire Mrs. Roberta J. McLaughlin Ms. Carole A. Miller Mrs. Justine M. Miller Mr. Francis D. Mitchell Mrs. Valeria D. Mizer Mr. James P. Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Mlyniec Dr. Arthur C. Morrisey Mr. and Mrs. Jerald I. Navick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Neilan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Oberg Mrs. Frances B. Ogulnick Mr. William D. Panek Mrs. Elizabeth A. Parsons Mr. Henry R. Pearson Mr. John K. Pereira Mrs. Mary B. Perras Mr. Peter F. Perry Mrs. Clara P. Petrowski Ms. Susan A. Phillips Mr. Joseph L. Pietrowski and Ms. Estelle J. Ryan Mrs. Betsey C. Pitt Ms. Dorothy I. Piver Mr. and Mrs. J. Lucien Plante Mr. and Mrs. Gerald S. Poirier Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Portelance Reverend John E. Post Mrs. Elaine A. Potuchek Prof. Edward L. Praczukowski Mrs. June B. Quinley Mr. Azriel J. Rabinowitz Mrs. Sondra L. Radin Mrs. Joanne Reed
Mrs. Rill Ann Reuter Mrs. Nancy R. Richardson Mr. James C. Riordan Mrs. Loretta F. Rispoli Mrs. Laurie J. Roberts Mr. William J. Rogister, Jr. Mrs. Linda A. Rogoff Mr. Michael J. Romanski Attorney Peter W. Rotella Mr. Howard S. Rubin Mr. Martin S. Rutchik Ms. Ludmila K. Sabatiuk Mr. Moses Safenovitz Ms. Robin A.E. Salvatore Mr. Allen J. Savitz Mr. Robert D. Sawyer Mr. John Schwarz Mrs. Paula H.J. Schwenk Mr. Aaron Seidman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Shugrue Ms. Miriam T. Sihvonen Mrs. Amy E. Sipuleski Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sisco, Jr. Ms. Catharine D. Smith Mr. Mark A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Smith Mrs. Evelyn Smolowitz Mrs. Dorothy A. Smullen Mrs. Esther K. Snow Mrs. Judith M. Snayd Lt. Col. Leon P. Socha Mr. Raymond P. Spurgas Mr. Bill Standish Mr. Robert C. Stanley, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin H. Stott Mrs. Jacqueline M. Sullivan Mr. Robert T. Surprenant Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Surprenant Mrs. Margaret M. Sword Ms. Marla S. Tapper Mrs. Agnes B. Taylor Mrs. Dorothy M. Tibbetts Ms. Joan E. Tinker Mr. Frank E. Tomlin, Jr. Attorney Dean J. Trantalis Mrs. Patricia K. Tressler Ms. Elaine F. Tumicki Dr. Frank D. Vasington Mrs. Maxine B. Vasquez Mr. George P. Ververis, Jr. Mrs. Judith A. Vickers Mrs. Dolores A. Viens Ms. Debra L. Vuono-Burke Mrs. Jane T. Warner Mr. Peter I. Weiner Dr. and Mrs. Karl Weisgraber Mr. George W. Weller, III Ms. Susan D. Wheeler Mr. Donald O. White Dr. Joseph P. Wierzbinski Mr. Ernest C. Wignall Mr. Ellsworth E. Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wood Mr. John A. Wolkowski Mrs. Ruth E. Wunderlich Dr. James G. Zavistoski Ms. Helene P. Zimmer-Loew
Honor Thy Teacher 2011–2012 Honorees Suzanne G. Abbamonte Elena Aleskiewicz Margery C. Anadore Duncan I. Bailey Nina S. Barclay Nancy B. Barry Judith R. Bassem Kathryn K. Beit Sara J. Bennett Donald B. Bierman Andrew Bolt Meredith Bolt Christopher W. Brown Tamara Buonocore-Hay Sarah J. Burchman Bryan R. Burdick Christina Burdzy-Herrick Xiaohui Cao Alysha B. Carmody Melissa L. Cassidy Colleen A. Caulfield Ellen Cavanaugh Abraham Chamie Daniel C. Charron Vincent P. Cirillo Karen M. Cook Clarence C. Cooper Amy E. Correia Kelley A. Creighton Lori Croteau Karen R. D’Auria Kathryn A. D’Elia Tracey P. DeDonato Ellen A. DeLeon Sally Derusha Joshua A. Dinerman Geraldine A. Donahue Lorraine N. Dooley Sandra M. Driscoll Jay D. Driscoll Killeen J. Dziavit Jeanne M. Elliott Piper Etess Cheray Fitzgerald Khary Fletcher Lauren Gagne Kelly W. Gillette Denise E. Grant Mary-Anne Hall Nosa Imasuen Michael Jamieson Stephani Jones Jeffrey Joyce Waverly V. Kelley Debra K. Kendall
Patrick M. Kirker Joanne Ladd James J. Landherr Michael J. Lefevre Kristie Leonard Deborah J. Lepine Regina A. Levanto Nancy Macht Kristen Maguire Phillip E. Marchesseault Jamie R. McNamara Constance R. Mitchell Allison Mohler Diane M. Morgan Colleen M. Nieto Ronald H. Noyes Thomas E. O’Rourke Anastasia M. Orsini Abigail Piancenza Jennifer A. Pinto Kim L. Roberts Debra Rodino Geoffrey Serra Stephanie Serrano Lyndsie Sheehan Bryant Sheldon Melissa M. Smith Sandra J. Soucy Mathew Spinelli Jessica M. St. George Zachary Stevenson Patrick E. Tamborra Christine Toth Amy G. Trotochaud Elizabeth I. Tylawsky Elina A. van den Berg Penny Walczyk Margaret A. Weaver Janet Wilber Sheila Yee Vivian F. Zoë
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