Class Notes
’71
News
Karen Nilsson recently retired after 25 years at MIT.
Norman Perron and his wife Barbara Perron celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on October 9, 2010, at the Burlington Elks Club.
’78
News
Jeannette Warn is now the payroll manager at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont.
’81
News
Richard W. Greene recently sold his business, Hull Insurance Agency, Inc., and is in school to earn his associate’s degree as a physical therapist assistant.
Bernard Schmidt was awarded on January 15, 2011 a master of science in applied information technology. He graduated from George Mason University with a 4.0 GPA.
’84
News
Mariann Carlson joined New York Life Insurance Company in 2009 as an agent, and in 2010 became licensed as a financial services professional helping clients with insurance and retirement planning. Her website, is www.marianncarlson.com.
Carolyn (Neill) Greaves was admitted to the practice of law for the state of Vermont on December 7, 2010. She has worked for the law firm of Gensburg & Atwell for the previous 16 years, and on that date, she became a partner in the firm. It is now called Gensburg, Atwell & Greaves.
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Julie Wilson '86 and husband Mike, and Marsha Davis '85 and fiance Dave, visiting Rowell Hall while in Burlington. |
’87
News
Jennifer Bair is the author of Open Road, A Goddess-Biker Guidebook, and its companion CD, The Goddess Sings — An Audio Workbook and Original Rock ’n Roll Music, both released in July 2010.
’88
Birth
Ericka (Bryce) Luneau and Brent Luneau, a daughter, Annabelle Diane Luneau, Flower Mound, TX, September 27, 2010.
News
Diana M. DiTacchio owns four Healthy Mexican Cuisine restaurants on the Connecticut shoreline.
’89
Birth
Stacey (Graham) Clarke and Ronald Clarke Jr., a daughter, Claire Lorraine Clark, Burlington, VT, September 3, 2010.
News
Tamar Bouchard was inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Alpha Chapter at the University of Vermont on November 5, 2010, for outstanding academic achievement in interdisciplinary education. She just completed her M.Ed. in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Vermont. Her thesis was “Soully Responsible: A Single Mother’s Spiritual Journey.” She has also started a life coaching business, Essentials Life Coaching.
Kristin Halpin was recently named vice president of human resources at Dealer.com. She joined Dealer.com in 2009 and has more than 20 years of experience in dynamic human resources environments (including eight years in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region) with Expedia, General Electric, and IDX Systems Corp.
’90
News
Jay Guyette, who works for the Automaster Honda, was recently honored by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for achieving one of the highest sales volumes in 2009. He is one of 33 Honda sales consultants to recieve this award.
’92
Marriage
Matthew Sears and Alma Rizvanovig, August 27, 2010.
’93
Birth
Clifford Wanner and April Bell, a daughter, Olivia Susan Wanner, Milton, VT, August 13, 2010.
’95
Marriage
Heather Malone and David Laggis, September 18, 2010.
News
Marie Bergeron-Gonneville and her husband started building their new home in Dayton, ME, in July 2010, and were excited for it to be finished by the end of October.
’96
Birth
Christopher Quintin and Regina Quintin, a daughter, Kate Madeleine, Essex, VT, September 9, 2010.
’97
Marriage
Sam Kunz and Cami Carter, August 7, 2010.
’98
Marriages
Susannah C. Gallagher and Seth J. Lemoine, July 8, 2010.
<< Kevin Graziadei and Vilma Borges de Oliveira, July 2010.
News
Kevin Graziadei just celebrated his 10th year of working for 20th Century Fox as project manager of information security. He also completed his master’s degree in project management from George Washington University in March 2010 and obtained his project management professional certification from the Project Management Institute in December 2010.
’99
Births
Michele (Severance) Lynch and Andrew Lynch, a son, Cooper Matthew Lynch, Richmond, VT, September 22, 2010.
Katherine (Merkel) Ducey and Cliff Ducey, a daughter, Carlysle Torah Ducey, Cazenovia, NY, July 21, 2010.
Marriage
Tiffany Ovitt and Craig McCormick II, September 18, 2010. >>-McCormick.jpg)
News
Katherine (Merkel) Ducey has started her own e-commerce business, Red Onion Clothing, selling women’s clothing.
Tiffany (Ovitt) McCormick is now an LVTC office manager at LandVest in Newport, VT.
’00
News
Jonathan Amon 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.
’02
Birth
Amy (Mattison) Hawley and Brian Hawley, a daughter, Caylie Marie Hawley, Arlington, VT, September 29, 2010.
Marriage
Benjamin Howard and Melissa Branco, October 23, 2010.
News
Matthew Rehbein is living and working in Bali, Indonesia, for a design company.
’03
Births
Robyn (Morin) Carnevale and Keith Carnevale, a daughter, Ava Ellis Carnevale, September 25, 2010.
Troy Stienstra and Maria Eduarda Costa-Stienstra ’05 welcomed their daughter, Julia, on November 10, 2010.
Engagement
Martha Carpenter and Jeffrey Kostiw, June 26, 2011.
News
Christopher MacDonald was promoted to government affairs director at the Vermont Association of REALTORS.
Marissa Wilkens was recently hired as the new director of recruitment and events for Mobius, a local nonprofit dedicated to developing a culture of mentoring in a local communities.
’04
Births
Desiree (Bouthillette) Vatter and Robert Vatter, a daughter, Adelyn Michelle Vatter, Fairfax, VT, September 20, 2010.
Ryan Lamothe and Isaura LaMothe, a son, Thiago Dylan LaMothe, South Burlington, VT, September 10, 2010.
Kimberley Kilbon and Stephen Kilbon, a son, Owen Stephen Kilbon, Williston, VT, September 4, 2010.
Thomas Jackman and Jenica (Norrish) Jackman ’08, a daughter, Noella Jade Jackman, Santa Barbara, CA, December 26, 2010.
Marriages
David R. Mayer and Jordan E. Pratt, August 15, 2010.
Cory Rossetti and Elizabeth Crowley, August 14, 2010.
Lee Gaboriault and Carol Wheel, September 29, 2010.
News
Maria (Fredlund) Laven is working as international coordinator at Mid Sweden University in Ostersund, Sweden.
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’05
Births
Maria Eduarda Costa-Stienstra and Troy Stienstra ’03 welcomed their daughter, Julia, on November 10, 2010.
Lyndsey (McAllister) Delaney and her husband Sean Delaney welcomed a daughter, Lily Anne Delaney, on August 8, 2010. Lily weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Engagements
Jennifer Gallant and Neil Charland. >>
Jodi Sorrell and Jason Mashia, May 2011.
Michele Beaupre and Tim O’Day, August 8, 2011.
Marriage
Matthew Martelle and Jenna Costa ’06, October 2010.
News
James Willette has enrolled in the Ph.D. program in college and university leadership at Colorado State University with an expected completion date of 2014. In March 2010 he accepted a position coordinating student employment and work-study at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA.
Meredith (Walker) McCullough has accepted a new position as a conference specialist in Silver Spring, MD, at Social & Scientific Systems. She also continues to work part-time as a special events consultant for Fox Chase Manor in Manassas, VA, and Rose Hill Manor in Leesburg, VA, managing social events.
Amy Rothschild is marketing manager at Turpin Sales & Marketing in West Springfield, MA.
Molly F. McGill has been assistant editor of Lewiston Auburn Magazine, produced by L/A Publishing, for the past year. In conjunction with her role as assistant editor, Molly was awarded the task of editor for a new publication the company has started for the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce, Ascend Magazine. Molly is also a board member and the spokesperson for the inaugural year of the Lewiston Auburn Film Festival (LAFF).
Nicholas Novello received his MBA from California State University, Northridge, in December 2010, and subsequently accepted the position of associate director of financial aid at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Keeley Higgins is now marketing coordinator for Geri Reilly Real Estate in South Burlington, VT. She has been with Geri Reilly’s award-winning real estate team for several years. She resides in Winooski, where she recently bought a condo. You may contact Keeley at Keeley@BuyVTRealEstate.com.
’06
Marriages
Jenna Costa and Matthew Martelle ’05, October 2010.
Becky Danaher and Ben Colley (UVM ’01) were married in an outdoor ceremony in New Haven, VT, on September 18, 2010, before 150 of their closest friends and family. Thanks to a great group of people (including lots of Champlain grads), they danced the night away, laughed until their faces hurt, and enjoyed the gorgeous fall day that they were blessed with!
News
<< Alexandra Sevakian and her husband Ben Hudson are living in Dublin, Ireland, where Alexandra is earning her master’s degree in drama and performance studies at University College Dublin.
Jodi Greene recently bought her first house and is now residing in Claremont, NH. >>
Travis Mears recently accepted the student services specialist position at the University of Washington, Tacoma.
Becky (Danaher) Colley is now teaching at Champlain College. She joined the adjunct faculty team last fall as a Visual and Digital Fundamentals instructor.
’07
Engagement
Brett Patnaude and Brynley Robinson ’09.
Marriage
Molly Gagnon married Joshua DeLuca in Bermuda on May 29, 2010.
News
Cara Collins has joined Davis and Hodgdon Associates CPAs as an associate accountant. Her prior experience includes local public accounting as well as professional support for the Women’s Business Owners Network throughout Vermont.
Andrew B. Delaney recently passed the Vermont bar exam and was admitted to the Vermont Bar on December 7, 2010.
Courtney Davis was promoted to account manager for Champlain Cable’s sales team. She works with accounts from all over the world, including India, China, and Italy.
Alastair Lee received his MBA from Southampton Business School, Solent University (U.K.) in September 2009. He has recently been promoted to the position of deputy director of library relations at The Journal of Visualized Experiments in Somerville, MA.
Ashley Jewell was promoted in November to coordinator of campus visits and events at Bates College in the Office of Admission. Ashley has been with Bates for three years. She was previously an administrative assistant in the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs.
’08
Birth
Jenica (Norrish) Jackman and Thomas Jackman ’04, a daughter, Noella Jade Jackman, Santa Barbara, CA, December 26, 2010.
Engagement
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<< Kathleen A. Ray and Bradley A. Kelly, both class of 2008.
Marriage
Douglas Tetrault and Valerie Radlinski, both class of 2008, were married on August 28, 2010, at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway, NH. A reception followed at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel in Bartlett, NH. The happy couple honeymooned in Belize.
News
Jacob Fink is a web designer at Carbone Auto Group.
Paul Jarvis of Bilodeau, Wells & Company, P.C., has recently been licensed by the state of Vermont as a certified public accountant.
Eric Adamowsky moved to Boston, MA, in 2010 and founded Derivative Media LLC, a holding company whose businesses include Armitage Digital, a full-service digital marketing and lead generation agency. Armitage Digital provides an array of strategic services to create visibility, conversion, and engagement opportunities for medium-sized and large businesses. Derivative Media LLC also maintains a portfolio of several educational Web properties in the financial education, couponing, and technical career verticals.
’09
Engagement
Brynley Robinson and Brett Patnaude ’07.
Marriage
James Harlow and Elizabeth Griffo, August 21, 2010.
News
Kristen Mercure has been working with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., since 2009. She works in the public relations department dealing with media relations, campaign development, and social media.
Jaime Henry has accepted a position at Meditech in Boston, MA.
Annemieke Wade, a recent graduate of the Champlain College MBA program, is production manager for the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto, Canada, and is co-producer of their upcoming production of A Chorus Line.
Alison Proctor is in Namibia to serve in the Peace Corps as a health extension volunteer. She will be helping to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS through trainings and local community building activities. Check out her blog at: travelingforpeace.blogspot.com.
’10
Marriage
Nicholas Vanwinkle and Chantal Rouvrais, November 6, 2010.
News
David Tabaruka was hired as junior client financial analyst with Ogilvy & Mather.
Nichole Magoon is a marketing coordinator at MyWebGrocer in Colchester, VT.
Corey Grenier was hired by Brandthropology in Burlington, VT.
Abigail Thomas has recently been hired by New Breed Marketing in Burlington, VT.
Lindsey Campbell was recently hired by Wind Ridge Publishing in Shelburne, VT.
Emily Regis is a marketing designer at William Arthur in Kennebunk, ME.
Glenna Murray has recently been hired by Paul Frank & Collins in Burlington, VT.
Catherine Rubalcaba has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as an associate accountant. She has had several internships in the accounting industry and is currently preparing for the CPA exam.
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