Class Notes

'58

News

Gerritt Crowley and his wife Nancy recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with their children.

'69

News

Thelma F. Neufeld has been volunteering in the HIM Department of New Milford Hospital, where she transcribes Tumor Board minutes and files medical records.

'71

News

Christine E. Dermott is recovering from bilateral knee replacement surgery done in late October 2009. The surgery went smoothly and she is almost ready to get back to horseback riding.

'77

News

Christine Fraga Thornton attended the wedding of her son, Richard Jordan, in Montevideo, Uruguay, on May 21, accompanied by her husband, Peter Thornton; daughter, Meghan Jordan; and granddaughter, Alexis Melton. After 10 years as the official U.S. Court reporter in the U.S. District Court, Bangor, Maine, Chris is now enjoying being an overflow freelance court reporter, working for several freelance firms and traveling throughout the state of Maine. In her free time, Chris is president of the Bangor chapter of the American Sewing Guild, teaches quilting and sewing classes, and enjoys weaving and knitting wool she spins from various Maine-grown fibers.

Robin (Mattos) Rasch is an LPGA teaching & club professional and director of the Stratton Golf School.

'79

News

Marianne (Graham) Green organized a Class of '79 30th reunion that took place over Columbus Day Weekend 2009. The group of Hill Hall ladies who joined her took a tour of Champlain College, had lunch at Sweetwaters, took a Lake Champlain cruise, and celebrated their 50th birthdays. She is interested in starting a yearly reunion that will also take place over Columbus Day Weekend.

'80

News

Bradley S. Fortier was named vice president of marketing at Co-operative Insurance Companies.

'82

News

Kevin F. Allen was recently certified by the Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board as an apprenticed substance abuse counselor.

'85

Marriage

Lisa Larabee and Stanton Wyman, 2007.

News

Lisa (Larabee) Wyman received a degree in nursing in 2008.

'87

News

June M. Plankey, a former Lockeed Martin executive, was recently appointed director of the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). The PTAC assists Vermont companies seeking to contract with the federal or state government, or subcontract with companies that do. Their work has helped such companies as Revision Eyewear in Essex Junction, which makes ballistic eye protection for the military, and Darn Tough Socks of Northfield, which manufactures socks, win significant defense-related contracts.

'88

Engagement

Diane M. Parrow and Rick Stevens

News

Karin (Blinn) Stafford graduated with honors as a registered nurse on May 20, 2010, from North Country Community College in Ticonderoga, NY. She has been working as a licensed practical nurse since 2008.

'89

Birth

Kelley (Agan) Whiteman and Scott Whiteman, a son, Steven Robert Whiteman, May 22, 2010.

News

Niki Curry was promoted to manager at Tupperware in February. She was also promoted to director at the Bedford Family Connection in Bedford, MA. Her oldest son, Wesley, is entering kindergarten this fall.

'90

Births

David Walker and Lindsey (Lefebvre) Walker '05, a daughter, Riley Jill Walker, May 21, 2010.

James P. Nichols and Tammi-Ann (Bosley) Nichols '92, a son, Skyler James Nichols, May 17, 2010.

News

Roland Palmer received the Champlain College Elizabeth A. Durick Staff Service Award at the annual recognition dinner on May 14, 2010.

'91

Birth

Judy Dunn and Benjamin Couture '98, a daughter, Makayla Mae Couture, St. Albans, VT, April 27, 2010.

News

Gary Coon, Jr. was recently honored by UPS for completing 20 years of service with the company. Gary, a package car driver with UPS in Williston, was recognized for his loyal service. He began his career in 1990 as a sorter with the company.

'92

Births

Tammi-Ann (Bosley) Nichols and James P. Nichols '90, a son, Skyler James Nichols, May 17, 2010.

Jason R. Douse and Kimberly Douse, a son, Noah Drew Douse, East Montpelier, VT March 12, 2010.

News

Lauren B. Gebo was recently promoted to secretary to the U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Burlington, VT. She previously worked as a legal assistant for the U.S. Attorney's Office and spent four years with the Burlington, VT, office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

'94

Births

Erica Marcelino-Howard and Trevor Howard, a son, Maxwell James Howard, Fairfax, VT, February 21, 2010.

Kelley (Forrest) Merrow and Tim Merrow, a son, Logan Hunter Merrow, Springfield, VT, February 27, 2010. >>

'95

News

Timothy M. Bradshaw has been promoted to the position of regional manager for the Green Mountain Transit Agency.

Shawn A. Blaine has been promoted to customer service supervisor in the United States Postal Service.

'96

Birth

Jason E. Jewett and Jessica (Roberts) Jewett '05, twins: a son Braman and a daughter Logan, Colchester, VT, March, 7, 2010.

'97

Births

Tara (Hurley) and Bart Greenfield, a son, Maxton Quinn Greenfield, Milton, VT, June 16, 2010.

Elizabeth M. Soule and David Rogers, a son, Treyven Reginald, Randolph, VT, April 9, 2010.

Jeremy S. LaRocque and Janice (Camara) LaRocque, a daughter, Highgate, VT, March 27, 2010.

News

Gregg K. Robitaille was recently appointed Vermont marketing representative for the Concord Group Insurance Cos. He is responsible for business development among 59 agents in Vermont and western New Hampshire.

'98

Births

Matthew T. Mahoney and Stacey (Wood) Mahoney, a son, Rory Wood Mahoney, Burlington, VT, February 13, 2010.

Misty (Dubuque) Blow and Michael Blow, a daughter, Ava Frances Blow, September 9, 2010.

Amanda (Hurlburt) Naef and Christopher Naef, a son, Eli Thomas Naef, Milton, VT, February 18, 2010.

Elizabeth (Bartlett) Miller and Timothy Miller, a daughter, Katherine Sandra Miller, Essex Junction, VT, March 14, 2010.

Benjamin Couture and Judy Dunn '91, a daughter, Makayla Mae Couture, St. Albans, VT, April 27, 2010.

News

Stephen A. Vincent recently completed his MBA at the University of Phoenix.

'99

Births

Sara (Gosselin) and Jamie Palmisano, a daughter, Emelia Doris Palmisano, Barre, VT, June 12, 2010.

Kimberly (Auger) and Troy Peele, a daughter, Camdyn Beverly Peele, Ayden, NC, November 1, 2009. >>

Marriage

Frank L. Marchetta and Dawn Hertzel, June 5, 2010.

'00

Births

Ryan Bellavance and Krissy Bellavance, a daughter, Hallie Sophia Bellavance, Barre, VT, July 7, 2010.

Sharon (Wilkes) Dalley and Jason Dalley, a daughter, Riley Jane Dalley, Waterbury, VT, April 27, 2010.

David C. Schifilliti and Erin (Hawke) Schifilliti, a son, Dominic Charles Schifilliti, Colchester, VT, April 20, 2010.

Marriage

Kevin L. Cote and Tricia Guido, May 9, 2009.

News

Ryan P. Driscoll was recently promoted to advisory IT architect at IBM.

Jonathan M. Amon recently joined the Doubletree Hotel Burlington as rooms division manager. He manages front desk operations as well as the engineering and housekeeping departments. Jonathan was previously employed as luxury sales manager for Orient-Express in Charleston, SC.

'01

Births

Emily J. Peters and Justin Ruch, a son, Anders Joseph Ruch, Colchester, VT, June 28, 2010.

Jason R. Berthe and Jill (Hammond), a son, Jacob William Berthe, Westford, VT, April 10, 2010.

Vanessa (Paskvan) Habedank and Matthew Habedank, a daughter, Keira Lilly Habedank, Bakersfield, VT, April 3, 2010.

Marriages

Sarah R. Lussier and Taylor Bergeron, August 6, 2010.

Nicholas Merritt and Jennifer DeMarinis '02.

'02

Births

Mary (Geoffrey) and Paul Trepanier Jr., a daughter, Caitlyn Olivia Trepanier, Northfield, VT, June 29, 2010.

Sara Louise (Martin) Blow and Anthony Steven Blow, a son, Dylan Anthony Blow, St. Albans, VT, July 27, 2010.

Jeffrey T. Hatin and Meghan (Bartinoski) Hatin, a son, Jeffrey Thomas Hatin Jr., Georgia, VT, March 5, 2010.

Marriages

Jennifer DeMarinis and Nicholas Merritt '01.

Jeffrey T. Hatin and Meghan A Bartinoski, September 19, 2009.

'03

Births

Natalie (Paradee) Bruzzi and John Bruzzi, twins: a son, Gavin John Bruzzi, and a daughter, Gabriella Ann Bruzzi, Sheldon, VT, July 30, 2010.

Heather (Singleton) Shatney and Nick Shatney, a daughter, Emma Lynn Shatney, May 27, 2010.

Michael Burdick and Beth Burdick, a daughter, Sidney Lynn Burdick, Burlington, VT, February 15, 2010.

Bethany (Barrett) Fields and Nathan Fields, a son, Grady Nolan Fields, Winooski, VT, June 3, 2010.

Sarah Pope and John Gosselin, a daughter, Kendyl Mae Gosselin, Shoreham, VT, February 28, 2010.

Engagements

Kelly J. Palmer and Mark Mahnensmith, June 2011.

Jennifer Swiatlowski and Kyle Brown, October 9, 2010.

News

David Brace has recently been awarded the professional license of certified public accountant, and is working as an adjunct professor at Champlain College teaching online accounting courses.

Kelly J. Palmer is currently employed as the assistant director of community service at Johnson State College. She is also a full-time graduate student in the clinical mental health counseling program at Johnson State.

'04

Births

Trish (Cook) Shepard and Benjamin Shepard, a daughter, Haley Jane Shepard, Lincoln, VT, May 31, 2010.

Michael Poczobut and Sandra (Bisson) Poczobut, a daughter, Emilia Lorraine Poczobut, Barre, VT, February 16, 2010.

Allison (Ostiguy) Gauthier and Eric Gauthier, a daughter, Olivia Karin Gauthier, Colchester, VT, March 4, 2010.

Andrew Patterson and Elizabeth (Edelman) Patterson, a daughter, Stella Ann Niamh Patterson, Jericho, VT, April 16, 2010.

Elizabeth (Brassord) Wesson and Jeremy J. Wesson '05, a daughter, Rachel Jessica Wesson, Williston, VT, March 2, 2010.

Marriage

Benjamin Brunt and Sarah Gaboriault, July 24, 2010.

News

Emily (Ball) Bacon has recently obtained her master of education degree from St. Michael's College. She is currently in her sixth year of teaching at Founders Memorial in Essex, VT.

'05

Births

Jessica (Titus) Osgood and Matthew Osgood, a son, Mason Alan Osgood, Corinth, VT, September 22, 2009. >>

Diane M. (Gagnon) and Mattie E. Pontecorvo, a daughter, Kasey Louise Pontecorvo, Colchester, VT, March 20, 2010.

Kathryn (Farley) Moore and Joshua Moore, a daughter, Payton Kennedy Moore, Colchester, VT, March 25, 2010.

Jennifer Kruml '05 with her bridesmaids, including Ashley (Isabelle) Bergeron '05, Allison Hackett '05, and Laura Huffman '05.

Jessica (Roberts) Jewett and Jason Jewett '96, twins: a son, Braman; and a daughter Logan, Colchester, VT, March 7, 2010.

Lindsey (Lefebvre) Walker and David Walker '90, a daughter, Riley Jill Walker, May 21, 2010.

Jeremy J. Wesson and Elizabeth (Brassord) Wesson '04, a daughter, Rachel Jessica Wesson, Williston, VT, March 2, 2010.

Marriages

Meredith Walker and Josh McCullough '05, September 25, 2009.

Lyndsey McAllister and Sean Delaney, November 7, 2009.

News

Laura M. Huffman has joined the team at Her Look Enterprises where she is working as a sales administrator. >>

Laura Huffman '05 and teammate Kat Goliver after winning Iron Chef Champlain.

Ralph R. Peterson has started a new Internet talk radio show called the Housekeepers Podcast, where he talks about the importance, difficulty, and sheer unpredictability of trying to manage housekeepers.

Meredith (Walker) McCullough has accepted a new position as a special events consultant for Fox Chase Manor in Manassas, VA, and Rose Hill Manor in Leesburg, VA.

Hadley (Kaynor) Rakowski accepted a position as the coordinator of outreach services for Ivymount Outreach Programs.

Kelly A. Freeman recently joined with her brother, Chris Freeman, in Chicago to open a bar called Old Town Social that they built from the ground up. It was voted Number One Bar in Chicago and its chef was voted Best New Chef in Chicago. They have since opened Quality Social in San Diego, which won the Best New Bar award in San Diego, and will open another in Boston soon.

'06

Births

Gabrielle (Fondry) Gillilan and Bryan Gillilan, a daughter, Adelaide Rose Gillilan, St. Albans, VT, April 2, 2010.

Michael D. Schiller and Elizabeth Santamore, a son, Kaiden Douglas Schiller, Colchester, VT, March 1, 2010.

Marriage

Nikki M. Jillson and Kyle Anderson, September 5, 2009.

News

Danielle P. LaBerge recently accepted a position at J.C. Penny as a loss prevention officer.

Matthew S. Cleare was recently promoted to senior accountant at Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs, a full service public accounting firm.

'07

Engagements

Benjamin A. Kohler and Helen Demina, July 17, 2010.

Christian Mellen and Kayla Hodgon '08, June 2010.

Marriage

Shauna Foley and Alastair Lee, November 21, 2009.

Katelyn Paulson '07 on McAfee Knob, VA, while hiking the Appalachian Trail.

News

Raymond McCarthy Bergeron and Corinn McCarthy Bergeron '10 moved to Rochester, NY, so that Raymond can pursue an MFA in Animation.

Andrew B. Delaney, JD recently published an article titled "The NFL Network Versus Cable Providers: Throwing a Penalty Flag on the Fans" in the Willamette Sports Law Journal. The article examines the battle between cable companies and the NFL Network.

'08

Births

Adam R. Blake and Mia Hockett, a daughter, Merin Renee Blake, Burlington, VT, June 13, 2010.

Beth (Bannister) Bearor and Chris Bearor, a daughter, Ella Jane Bearor, Vergennes, VT, October 8, 2009.

Ashley LaFlam and Sean LaFlam, a daughter, Abigail Paige LaFlam, Salisbury, VT, May 31, 2010.

Amanda R. Carmichael and Joseph Barnier, a daughter, Payton Marie Barnier, Williston, VT, April 22, 2010.

Jason Cyr and Heather (Greenfield) Cyr, a daughter, Esme Marie Cyr, Swanton, VT, March 17, 2010.

Engagements

Joseph Cappuccio and Lindsay Mickolajczyk, October 2011.

Kayla Hodgon and Christian Mellen '07, June 2010.

Valerie A. Radlinski '08 and Douglas Tetrault '08, August 28, 2010.

Danielle B. Frawley '08 and Paul Altenburg '08, Fall 2010.

News

Meredith K. Rowan recently accepted a position as marketing assistant at the Trinity University Press in San Antonio, TX.

'09

Births

Mallorie (Kutzner) Ward and Matthew Ward, a son, Carter Steven-Kay Ward, May 4, 2010.

James C. Giuliani and Jessica (Allen) Giuliani, a son, Oliver James Giuliani, Morrisville, VT, March 3, 2010.

News

Cynthia R. Allen recently moved to Massachusetts to start her new job as a marketing assistant at Cambridge College.

Michael D. Therrien was recently hired by Bond Auto Parts as a network administrator.

Eugene Richards IV was recently hired by Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate in South Burlington, VT.

Jessica D. Ingram has been promoted to associate accountant II at Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs. Jessica has also stepped into the treasurer's position at Rebuilding Together--Greater Burlington Inc. Rebuilding Together is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping homeowners safe, warm, and independent in their homes.

Kathleen E. Barnes recently started working at Champlain College as annual giving coordinator.

'10

Birth

Tasha (Bailey) Savoni and Josh Savoni, a daughter, Isabella Savoni, Colchester, VT, June 10, 2010.

News

Emilia M. Campbell has obtained a position with Aspen Family Services.

Ryan J. Fitzpatrick is the service and events manager at 156 Bistro in Burlington, VT.

Laura R. Scafati moved to Manchester, NH, in June 2010 and started her job with FairPoint Communications as a telecommunications transaction tax accountant.

Corinn McCarthy Bergeron and Raymond McCarthy Bergeron '07 moved to Rochester, NY, so that Raymond can pursue an MFA in Animation.