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THE THIRTIES

Margaret Leighton Badger '35 ETE and her husband, Kenneth, celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary on August 27th, 2000.

THE FORTIES

Harriet Clevette Goodwin '41 ETE writes that she is sorry to be unable to come to Homecoming. She has just purchased a condo in North Conway, New Hampshire.

Kathleen Boone Grant '42 ETE writes, "I miss all the Husson College Alumni and friends and extend my love to all of you." Kay resides in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Eleanor Sargent RN '46 EMGH will be traveling to Romania on a medical mission in March under the auspices of Feed the Children. This is her first trip to Romania, but her fourteenth such medical mission. Eleanor was the recipient of the Excellence in Nursing Award at Husson in 1999.

Shirley Klimavicz Richard '48 '55 ETE was reelected to the Maine State House of Representatives from Madison.

Geneva Somers Allen '49 ETE and her husband, Carroll, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 22, 2000 with an open house held by their children at the Spectacular Events Center in Bangor. Carroll owned and operated Allen Electrical Company for 37 years until he retired in 1997. The couple are active members of Eastern Star, Kiwanis Club, the United Methodist Church and the Hampden Pistol and Rifle Club.

Clyde LeClair '49 was the unsuccessful candidate for District 96, the east side of Augusta, for the Maine House of Representatives. Clyde entered police service in 1957 and retired as chief of police in Falmouth in 1968. He served as director of the State Animal Welfare Board from 1984 to 1991. He has also been legislative liaison for the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. Clyde resides in Augusta.

THE FIFTIES

Carol Leighton Budden '53 writes that she and Lawrence are both retired and still live in Greenville in the house they bought 40 years ago. They have two grown sons, Edwin and Dale. Edwin is a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. The Buddens have visited him at many of his duty stations; North Carolina, North Pole, Alaska, Germany, France, and Belgium. Some of the highlights of their travel were to see the entrance of the Maginot Line and to visit the graves of General Patten and over 5000 other Americans who lost their lives in the World War II Battle of the Bulge. "As parents of a career military man, we feel deeply about the affairs of the world, especially after so many terrorist attacks. We feel very proud of our armed forces everywhere." Their other son Dale resides in Greenville in a home which he built himself.

Ben Blodget '56 MEX and his wife Jeannette "boarded a container freighter, the Melbourne Star, in Savannah, Georgia and made the round trip voyage to Australia and New Zealand. A supply stop at Pitcairn Island each way was a highlight of the voyage. Six to eight passengers on various trips between ports added to the enjoyment. I operated my radio as W1VEH Maritime Mobile and kept in daily contact with fellow ham radio operators on the East Coast. Packing our bags and walking down the gangplank after 74 days was really sad. This is the way to go for anyone who likes the sea and the informality of a working ship without the frills. Any readers who would like details may email me at bblodget@juno.com."

Loren Ritchie '57 MEX is retired and living in Greenville. In his usual shy, quiet way he sends the following message to his classmates, "Let there be NO National Park in Greenville!! Send RESTORE back where it came from."

Robert 'Bob' Cimbollek '59 KDF announced his retirement as boy's basketball coach and athletic director at John Bapst High School in August 2000. Bob's career was remarkable. His teams won five state championships, six Eastern Maine Championships and earned an overall record of 446-161. He served as athletic director, basketball coach, basketball official and physical education teacher at Fort Fairfield, Orono, Bangor and John Bapst. Bob also authored two books, "Basketball's Percentage Offense" in 1972 and "Basketball Simplified and Scientific Methods Manual for Improving Perimeter Shooting Percentages" in 1988. Bob scored more than 1000 points in his Husson career on Coach Del Merrill's teams. Bob and his wife, Judy (Murphy) '59 ETE reside in Bangor.

Shirley MacDonald Hamlin '59 '83 MSB was one of six Maine residents chosen by Maine Public Broadcasting System for its new "Road Diaries" show to be aired in December. She and the others will make several tours in Maine and write journals of their impressions. Shirley is partially retired and works part time as an accountant for Moody's Diner in Waldoboro. She and her husband Greg reside in Thomaston.

THE SIXTIES

Frank Morong '61 has been named branch manager of Bangor Savings Bank's new financial services center in Camden/ Rockport. He is a graduate of the Northern New England School of Banking, the Williams School of Banking and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He has served in the banking industry for 34 years. Frank resides in Camden.

Ed Youngblood '61 KDF was elected to the Maine State Senate, District 6 with an impressive win over his incumbent Democratic opponent, Senator Richard Ruhlin. Ed is a Senior Vice President with Bangor Savings Bank. Ed and his wife Peggy Jo (Brewer) '64 DSD reside in Brewer.

Margaret Bradford Patzner '62 writes that she has retired as a Human Resources Analyst for the city of Sunnyvale, California. She recently moved to Reno, Nevada.

Anne Roberts Spencer '63,'83 & '90 MSB has just completed serving as State President of the Business and Professional Women's Organization for Maine. During her presidency she attended the National Conference in Rochester N.Y., the Policy and Action Conference and Interim Board in Washington, D.C., and presided over the Fall and Spring Board meetings in Maine and the State Convention in June. "At the convention our member of the year was selected. She is Sheila Bell Currie '86 KL. Sheila will represent Maine at the National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota in July." Anne currently works at the Bangor Law Offices of Gross, Minsky as their bookkeeper. She and her husband Del reside in Bangor. Her youngest son Sean Steinmetz is in the U.S. Army in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Jacqueline Emerson '64 writes, "Let's begin making plans now for our 40th reunion in 2004." Jackie is a substitute teacher and custodian in Corinna.

Dennis J. McLellan '66 made an unsuccessful bid for State Representative from District 103 Oakland against Republican incumbent Robert Nutting. Dennis has served four terms on the Oakland Town Council, two terms on the SAD 47 Board of Directors and on the Town Budget and Advisory Board. Dennis is currently an inside sales representative for the Sappi Paper Mill. Dennis and his wife, Judith, have two children, Robert and Jeffery. They reside in Oakland.

Dale Macomber '68 writes that he "retired from the Federal Government in March of 1999. He has accepted a position with the Vermont Department of Taxes as supervisor of Personal Income and Corporate Taxes." Dale and Susan have two daughters, Deborah who resides in Richmond, Vermont with her husband, Mark Shepard and Beth who is a resident in pediatrics at MVSC in Charleston, South Carolina.

Raymond Mailhot '68 TEP has been named to the board of Kennebec Savings Bank. Raymond and his wife, Diane, have owned and operated the Schooners Inn in Kennebunkport since 1982. He has been an entrepreneur in the hotel business for over 30 years.

Robert J. Parker '68 has been elected trustee to the First Radio Parish Church of America board. Bob is a CPA who specializes in small business and individual clients for the preparation of taxes and estate planning. The First Radio Parish Church of America broadcasts daily devotional messages on radio and television stations in Maine and on the Internet.

THE SEVENTIES

Shawn Lewin CLU '70 KDF is a long term care Insurance planning specialist. Shawn lives in Bangor, and serves on the Husson College Alumni Association Board.

Doug Curtis '71 MEX has been named Advertising Sales Manager for the Maine Business Monthly Group of Newspapers. Doug resides in Auburn and maintains an office in Rockland.

Jolene T. Greeley '71 ETE writes that she has moved to Chandler, Arizona. "I am enjoying the sunshine after 10 years in the West Seattle area."

Hazel Smith Hutchinson '71 has recently co-authored a book of poetry, "Plain Spoken" with five other women. Hazel lives in Salinas, Kansas.

Bob Leavitt '71 writes, "I have four daughters and six granddaughters. That's ten girls in a row (without a boy). Can anyone top this? There's no question that my Husson experience has helped me tremendously. I owe it all to Del Merrill because without his prodding I would never have gone to college period. Thanks Del!"

Stephen R. Leavitt '71 has been in the insurance business in Bangor since 1978. He started as an agent for Equitable Life (whom he still represents) but has broadened his practice over the years with his small one-man agency called the Leavitt Agency. Stephen has earned the following professional designations: CLU, ChFC (from the American College) and LUTCF. He has earned the National Quality Award for 20 consecutive years. Stephen resides in Bangor with his wife Gail. He has three grown children. He is very active in his church and serves as an elder.

Michael Foster '72 has joined the staff of Calais Federal as a Vice President. Mike spent 27 years with Whirlpool Financial Corporation and Transamerica Corporation with management assignments in Maine, Massachusetts, Texas, Delaware, and New Jersey. Mike and Lynda live in Calais and have two grown children, Marikay and Jonathan who both live in Medford, New Jersey.

Paul Roberts '73 was reelected to the Yarmouth Town Council. He will serve as Chairman. Paul is self-employed and serves as vice president of PKR Associates, a security company in Yarmouth.

Susan Wrzosek '76 recalls "under the work study program at Husson in 1974-76, I worked in the financial aid office. Last year, I took a job at Yale University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as a Financial Aid Officer. I owe a lot of my success to Bob O'Donnell '72 MSB '82 (Husson financial aid director 1972-78) who relieved me of my financial worries. I would like to thank Bob for everything he did for me and let him know "Rosebud" is following in his footsteps." This May, after 27 years, Susan will graduate with a Bachelors degree in independent studies, with concentrations in management, marketing, and performing arts from Charter Oak State College. When she's not working or attending class, she performs at various theaters in Connecticut.

Senator Philip E. Harriman, CLU '77 TKE steps down as the Republican Senator from District 23 (Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick) after eight year's of service. Phil was unable to run for reelection because of the term limits imposed by Maine voters. Phil was recently appointed to the Husson College Board of Trustees.

John M. Rohman '77 was elected Mayor of the City of Bangor. John is president and chief executive officer at WBRC Architects of Bangor.

Frank Soares '77 MSB '91 was appointed by President Clinton to serve as a member of the National Veterans Business Development Corporation. He has served since 1995 as the state director of the Bureau of Veterans Service of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. Frank was selected as the 1999 Maine Small Business Administration Veterans Advocate of the Year. He served in the U.S. Army and the Maine Army National Guard and has received the Legion of Merit and two awards for valor in combat in Vietnam. Frank resides in Freedom.

Vasilike "Kiki" Katsiaficas Sawyer '78 was elected to serve on the Ellsworth School Committee. Kiki is office manager and real estate broker at Katsiaficas Real Estate and Insurance. Kiki and her husband, T.J. (Tom) '79, and children, Nicholas, Anna, and Thomas, reside in Ellsworth.

Bertrand Boucher '79 has been promoted to vice president at Peoples Heritage Bank. He will continue to manage daily operations in the Fort Kent and Eagle Lake branches in his role as business development and sales manager. Bert joined Peoples Heritage Bank in 1999 and has 22 years of service in banking at four other banking institutions. He is a volunteer coach for the Fort Kent Recreation Department and is past president of the Fort Kent Golf Club and a former director of Rotary Club.

Robert Ronan '79 CPA CFA has been promoted to Senior Vice President of FIRSCO's Systems Division at Fidelity Investments. Bob is moving from his role as head of Systems Development where he worked for the past two years. He joined Fidelity in 1995 as the Vice President of Technology and Finance for Fidelity Asset Services Group, a Fidelity start-up company which provided global clearing, settlement, and custody services to other Fidelity organizations and outside clients. Prior to joining Fidelity, Bob was Vice President Systems Development for Wellington Management Company. After graduating from Husson, he earned an MBA from Carnegie-Mellon University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Bob is the son of the late Robert Ronan '62, former faculty member in the Accounting Department at Husson in the late 1960s. He and his family reside in Hopkington, Massachusetts.

Michael Thibodeau '79 has been promoted to vice president of human resources at Maine Public Service Company. He will be responsible for all human resources activities including payroll, benefit plans, personnel policy, labor relations, safety and environmental compliance, as well as training and insurance risk management. Mike is a member of Presque Isle Rotary, a member and past president of Northeast Society for Human Resource Management, past treasurer and director of the Homeless Shelter and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He resides in Presque Isle with his wife, Cindy, and two daughters, Emily and Carolina.

THE EIGHTIES

Carlena Bean '80 was presented the Dirigo Award by the Finance Authority of Maine at their annual dinner meeting on November 9, 2000 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. The citation is as follows: "Whether it is assistance in the admissions process or guidance in the financial aid process, admissions professionals are integral to the ability of thousands of students to pursue higher education. Providing assistance to students and families in Maine is where Carlena Bean, associate director of Admissions at Husson College, is setting a new standard. She is noted for her dedication to helping students and families through a process that can sometimes be overwhelming." Carlena and her husband, Kendall, live in Corinth and are the parents of Ronald Bean '92 TKE. Ronald is married to Susan Burr Bean '91.

Louise O'Donnell Cheek '80 KL has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Papal Medal from his Holiness Pope John Paul II for her well-known and dedicated service to the Catholic Church. Louise serves as director of the religious education for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Mill Valley, California, a position she has held for six years. The presentation of the medal and insignia was awarded at a special ceremony at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco on September 17, 2000. Louise lives with her three children in Mill Valley.

Gregory Galanek '81 writes, "I will be graduating in May 2001 with a JD degree from Western New England College of Law in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Richard J. Hermida '81 writes, that he and "Cynthia (Wisser) have been married twenty years and have three children, Jesse 24, Richard 16, and Jenna 10. Since graduating from Husson, I earned my MBA and worked as a Senior Auditor, Acting Inspector General and Financial Analyst. I am currently working on my Ph.D. My present position takes me all over the states, and I have been fortunate to visit Italy, South America, Asia and the Virgin Islands. Give my best to Warren Caruso and tell him I have a basketball player I may send in the near future (Richard Jr. is a junior in high school and lettered in basketball, track, and cross country). Also, say hello to Pam Hennessey and Dewey Martin." Richard and Cyndi and family reside in Knightstown, Indiana.

John Zinck '81 was recently appointed director of national accounts by the Chinet Company of Waterville. He will be responsible for growing the company's national sales accounts in the food service business unit, which produces Chinet products for the food service industry. John's career includes two years as territory manager for Campbell Soup Company and 13 years at General Mills, Inc., culminating in the position of national sales manager. He also served as vice president of sales and marketing for Schwan's Foodservice, Marshall, Minnesota. John and his wife Marie and sons, Nick and Justin, live in Waterville.

Dan Hutchins '83 TKE was named to the Board of Directors of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. He is managing partner of Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Portland. Dan will serve as treasurer of the Board.

Siamak "Sam" Khairi '83 writes that he is Site Director for CompUsa National Call Center in Marlboro, Massachusetts. He supervises "about 300 employees in various positions and his main function is to provide technical and customer service support for our clients nation wide." Sam lives in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Father Andrew Dubois '84 TEP was named pastor of Holy Family Parish in Lewiston. Father Andrew was appointed parochial vicar of SS Peter and Paul Parish in Lewiston in 1995. On June 10, 1996, he became parochial vicar of St. Patrick's Parish in Lewiston.

Peter Husson '84 MEX and his wife, Teresa, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Allison Raye, born September 3, 2000. Peter and Theresa and their children, Amanda, Alexander and Allison live in Twin Mountains, New Hampshire.

Ken Topel '84 has joined Martin's Point Health Care as the Director of Information Services. He is responsible for managing applications, including hardware and software, that support the business operations at Martin's Point, Maine's largest primary care practice. Ken has more than 20 years experience in the information systems field, and most recently served as project manager at UNUM Provident. Ken is a resident of Windham and is a former member of the Windham School Board and is involved in youth soccer as a coach.

Doug Mitchell '85 MEX has joined Maine Public Broadcasting as a controller. Before joining MPBC, Doug worked as a corporate tax preparer and auditor for the CPA firm Barry, Fowles & Co. in Falmouth.

Craig D. Worcester '85 TEP has been named Vice President of Financial Services by the Union Trust Company of Ellsworth. He will help develop Union Trust's entry into the brokerage and insurance industries. Craig has extensive experience in insurance, business planning, financial planning, investment and trusts. He holds several professional licenses in securities and insurances. Craig is a founding member and past President of the Maine Planned Giving Council and is a member of the Chesley Husson Society. He has worked closely with the Husson College Planned Giving Program. Craig and his wife Sally and three sons live in Bangor.

Kimberly Bakeman Clark '86 has been named accounting manager and will be elected treasurer of Ellsworth American, Inc. Kimberly joined The American early in 1987 in accounts receivable. Three years later, she was named head accountant. She and her husband, Daryl, reside in Franklin.

Sheila Bell Currie '86 KL and her husband, Noel, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Libbee Mae on June 25, 2000. Sheila and her family reside in Presque Isle.

Mark Ellis '86 TEP writes that he "recently left my position with The Chinet Company as Director-Corporate Information Technology to start my own consulting group, Webini Consulting LLC. We specialize in Internet Marketing and corporate Internet strategy. My wife, Tammy, and I have been married for 14 years and have a 10-year-old son, Matthew. We recently built a house in Topsham."

Tetsuro Kosaka '86 MSB and Chika Teraoka were married July 23, 2000 at the Hotel Intercontinental Tokyo Bay. Tetsuro is with Bowne Global Solutions Japan, Inc. and Chika recently resigned from Ho-Yokado, one of the largest supermarkets in Japan. Guests included Yuki Takahashi '86, Tatsuhiko Omata '86, Naohiko Takeuchi '85, Shizuo Kashima CPA 'ICLS, and Yasunobu Kenmochi 'ICLS. The Kosakas reside in Toyko, Japan.

Don Roberts '86 was named the top teaching pro in Maine by Golf Digest Magazine. Don is the head pro at Waterville Country Club. The Golf Digest ballot was sent to more than 1000 golf instructors around the country. They were asked to rate all their instructors in their area and to nominate the best teachers in the nation.

Rick Amero '89 TKE has resigned from his position as varsity coach of Monmouth High School girl's varsity team. Rick took the Monmouth girls to three straight Western D titles in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Rick and Wendy have a two-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter with whom he wants to be able to spend more time. Rick and his family reside in North Monmouth.

Merrill Barter CPA '89 KDF has been elected to the board of directors of Regional Transportation Program (RTP), a United Way Agency that provides door-to-door transportation in towns throughout Cumberland County. Merrill is the tax manager at Baker, Newman & Noyes, LLC, in Portland. He serves as a board member for the Iris Network. Merrill lives in Portland.

Saundra Pelletier Childs '89 '91 DSD writes that she and her husband, Jonathan, were married May 27, 2000 in Bermuda. "The guests spent four days together before we left for the honeymoon. My husband is from Atlanta, Georgia and is a proper southern gentleman." Saundra is Vice President of Women First Healthcare, Inc. Pharmaceutical Division. In her new position in the company, she assumes full P&L responsibility for Pharmaceutical Operations and Marketing. The division markets estrogen replacement and cholesterol prescription products. "Ms. Childs has an exceptional track record of successes in the women's healthcare field, and her approach to business is dynamic, motivational and creative," said Edward F. Calesa, President and CEO of Women First Healthcare, Inc. "Her professional accomplishments have included the heralded launch of oral contraceptives in Japan and the orchestration of a Woman's Quality of Life Assessment Partnership between Oxford and Harvard Universities. As Searle Laboratories' youngest Global Women's Health Franchise Leader, she spearheaded the planning and execution of several product launches, dramatically increasing growth rates and revenues across all product lines. Throughout her career, she has consistently accelerated and exceeded sales goals." Saundra and Jonathan reside in San Diego, California.

Wendy Eaton '89 writes, "Thought I would send a brief update on both myself and my grandfather, Frank Winchenbach '25. Since Gramp attended and participated in the 100th Husson Graduation (which he thoroughly enjoyed), he has undergone surgery for colon cancer and was in and out of the hospital and nursing homes several times. He has been home since April and is doing quite well at age 94. I have been working since I graduated in 1989 as a Medical Assistant for an internist in Rockport, who recently retired. I am now working for a local family practice doctor."

John Shaw '89 was recognized as the most valuable pitcher in the Portland based Twilight Baseball League. John, 34, pitched for the Mortgage Network team, which won both the regular season and playoff championships. John pitched three years at Husson College under Coach Red Wilson before transferring to UMO where he pitched for the Maine Black Bears.

Cynthia Stone '89 and James Penney were married June 17, 2000 in Brewer. Cynthia is employed at Community Health and Counseling Services in Bangor. James is employed at Howard Tool Co. in Bangor. The couple resides in Milo.

Jennifer Birch Thibodeau '89 ETE writes that "I am alive and well in Southern Maine and recently gave birth to a son, Evan Patrick Thibodeau. His parents, David and I, were married in Las Vegas in the spring of '99 (it was planned, not a spur-of-the moment Vegas thing!) and found out on New Year's Eve that we were expecting a baby in 2000. Life has been a roller coaster ride ever since. We reside in South Berwick, where I am employed at Daylight Software in Dover, New Hampshire. I'd love to hear from fellow ETE sisters and Husson friends. Hope all is well at Husson. I have many fond memories of my time there and look forward to receiving The Ledger."

Richard Tracy '89 '91 has been hired by IREX as its American Regional Director for the Caucasus. IREX is a US based international nonprofit organization that administers educational exchange and professional training programs between the United States and the countries of Eastern Europe, the New Independent States, Asia and the Near East. Richard will be working directly with IREX local staff in Erevan, Armenia; Baku; Azerbaijan and Tibilisi, Georgia. He has had five years of experience with Mercy Corps International and with the Peace Corps.

Angela "Maria" Zelaya '89 ETE writes from Miami, "When I remember the times at Husson a big smile comes to my face. I had such a wonderful time; meeting people, learning from them, different places, the snow, joining a sorority. I learned so many things. For me, Husson times are unforgettable times."

THE NINETIES

Robin Price Cote '90 KL and husband, Rod and four year old daughter Rochelle are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Reid William, born June 29, 2000.

Ozgur Yilmaz '90 has been promoted to president of M.Y. Fund trading on the Istanbul, Turkey Stock Exchange. He also serves on the board of Atlantis, a closed-end fund trading on the Istanbul Exchange and on the board of a brokerage firm named Ulus Securities.

Heather Brountas '91 is with Barnese Financial Inc., in Bangor. She is a financial representative and will provide client insurance and financial services at the new office, serving customers in central and southern Maine. Prior to joining Barnese, Heather was a financial administrator for Albrecht Financial Services.

John F. McCarty, Jr. '97 and Amy Hamlin '98 were married August 21, 1999 in Manchester, New Hampshire. John is the office manager of the family business. He recently accepted a position as an athletic director and coach of Pembroke (New Hampshire) Academy High School. Amy is employed as a registered nurse at Concord Hospital. "Together they wish Husson baseball success in the years to come."

Donetta Fuller KL '91 and Jaret Morse will be married in September 2000 and honeymoon in Hawaii. They currently reside in Clifton Park, New York.

Carol Snowdeal ETE '91 writes, "in May 2001, I will be receiving a Master's in social work from the University of Maine. I have been employed with CHCS for 9 years. The first seven years I worked one-on-one with behaviorally challenged children and the last two years as an adult mobile crisis counselor. I reside in Bangor, Maine."

Mark Perry '91 and Amanda Wilcox '95 are engaged. Amanda is a phlebotomist at Maine General Medical Center. Mark is a warrant officer in the Maine Army National Guard. The couple plan a September 30 wedding.

Mathew B. Thomas '91 TKE writes that he is back in Maine. He resides in Portland and is Vice President of Business Development at NFI Interactive, Inc.

Anita Lee Clark '92 and husband, Steven Clark '92, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Kelci Meagan, on July 12, 2000. Anita is employed at Bangor Savings Bank; Steve is a partner at Williams and Associates in Bangor. Anita, Steve, Kayla and Kelci live in Levant.

Marc Dullien '93 writes from Donau, Germany that, "I am currently working in the language learning field. I am a software developer for education software, mostly in language training and some CD's in History."

Michelle Lindsay Huston '93 DSD and her husband, Timothy are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Lindsay Lea Huston born September 26, 2000. Michelle, Tim, Joshua and Lindsay reside in Lisbon Falls.

Joyce Bried Ingrisano '93 has been named pastor of the Milbridge Congregational Church. After graduation from Husson, Joyce earned her Master's of Divinity at Bangor Theological Seminary graduating in May 2000. She was ordained into the ministry in December of 2000.Joyce and her husband, Lou, a physician's assistant, have three children; Mark 23, Tanya, and Matt 21, and one grandchild. They make their home in Somesville.

Steve Lauto '93 writes that he is engaged to be married in June of 2001. He is teaching business in New Jersey and his fiancée, Alison, teaches Honors English and coaches Field Hockey and Softball.

Michael A. Luciano '93 has been named director of human resources at Madison Paper Industries. Prior to joining Madison, Mike was assistant vice president of Franklin Memorial Hospital. He serves as board chairman of the Greater Franklin Development Corp. He has done postgraduate studies at Cornell and Thomas, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Business program at Husson. He has been active in civic organizations and was recently appointed as a board member of Maine Emergency Medical Services by Governor Angus King. Michael and his wife, Susanne, reside in Jay. They have two sons, Scott and Bryan.

Janet Clark Moholland '93 and husband, Robert, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Robert Edward, Jr., on May 20, 2000. Janet is employed by Eastern Maine Electric Corp. in Calais. Janet, Rob, Felicia, and Bobby live in Charlotte.

Dwight Swiderek CPA '93 has been appointed to assistant vice president in the Finance Department at Banknorth Group, Inc. of Portland. He will continue to be responsible for corporate income tax preparation.

Kathy Veilleux '93 MSB RNC, vice president of nursing at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, has received the Leadership Achievement Award from the Organization of Maine Nurse Executives, Nursing Leaders of Maine (OMNE). This award recognizes Kathy's role in promoting nursing leadership and enhancing patient care. Kathy and her husband, Henry, operate the Berry Cove House Bed and Breakfast in Lamoine.

Naomi Baba '94 and Hiroshi Shigematsu were married at St. Paul's Church in Rome, Italy on January 3, 2000. The couple resides in Tokyo, Japan.

Jennifer Deschene '94 and Chad Herscheck were married October 14, 2000 in Veazie. Jennifer is employed by Weston Associates of Bangor. Chad is employed by Arbortech Landscaping, Co. The couple resides in Bangor.

Diane Graves '94 and Dominic Chiappone are engaged. The couple plans a September wedding.

Nancy Banffy Hock '94 writes, "After graduation, my boyfriend (now husband) and I built a house in Kent, Connecticut that we still live in. He is a land surveyor in the town of Kent. We were married on October 2, 1999. I recently applied and was accepted at the New Britain School of Nurse Anesthesia in New Britain, Connecticut, and my program started in May of 2000. I plan on graduating in October of 2002, God willing!! I still work per diem at Danbury Hospital in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. After graduating, my husband and I plan on starting a family. I do miss everyone at Husson, especially my nursing instructors who taught me the fundamentals of nursing that allowed me to enter such a rigorous course of study to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. I thank them!!!"

Sarah Sheridan-Hulsey '94 DSD is an Institutional Neuroscience Representative for Eli Lilly and Company. Her husband, Michael Hulsey '92 MEX, is a partner at Hulsey and Smith CPA's. Sarah and Michael reside in South Portland with their daughter, Kayla.

Nichole Adams RN '95 and Dennis Paul Poole were married August 19, 2000 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Nichole is employed by Academy Manor, Andover, Massachusetts. Dennis is employed by Brooks Automation in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The couple resides in Newmarket, New Hampshire.

Robert Beaton III '95 received the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence from Governor Angus King on behalf of his employer ZF Lemforder Corp of Brewer. ZF Lemforder has won the award for three consecutive years. Rob is Human Resources Administrator, EMS Representative for the company's Brewer operations.

Christine Flaherty '95 MSB '98 CPA has been recognized by the Maine State Board of Accountancy as a Certified Public Accountant. Tina is an accountant with the firm of MacDonald, Page, Schatz, Fletcher & Company in Portland. She lives in Hollis.

Kimberly Smith Grant '95 KL and Kenneth Grant '92 TKE write that they have a 14-month-old daughter and are expecting their second child in March. Kimberly is a teacher and Ken is a pharmaceutical representative. Kimberly and Ken reside in Saco.

Pamela G. Johnston '95 MSB has been promoted to vice president by Maine Mutual Fire Insurance Company's Board of Directors. Pamela is a Certified Professional Insurance Women (CPIW) and has earned both the Associate in Underwriting (AU) designation and the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. She serves as team leader for the Aroostook Medical Center Annual Fund and is also a committee member of Maine Mutual United Way Golf Tournament. She is also a member of the National Underwriting Section of the Society of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. Pamela and her husband, Mike, reside in Caribou.

Motohiko Kimura '95 was in to visit in October. He was participating as a representative of his company, Elekta, at the October meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Boston. He managed to have lunch with Charlotte Hanscom, Husson Dining Service, Samantha Paine-Paradis '94, and Paul Husson and to spend the evening with classmates, Mike Murphy '95, Matt Porter '95, and Mark Robinson '95 in the short time that he was here.

Amy Marquis '95 DSD and Erik Michaud are engaged. Amy is employed by Eastern Maine Medical Center. Erik is employed by Springfield Terminal Railway in Waterville. The couple plans an October 21 wedding.

Merrill Pritham RN '95 has been appointed manager of long-term care at C.A. Dean Nursing Home in Greenville. Merrie is the granddaughter of Dr. Fred Pritham, the legendary physician, who practiced medicine in the Greenville area for 70 years. She lives in Greenville Junction.

Brent Sinclair '95 MSB has been promoted to captain by the Cape Elizabeth Police Department. He joined the department in 1985, became detective in 1987 and was promoted to sergeant in 1991. He and his wife Cathy have three children and live in Saco.

Karen Lynn Waters '95 and David Joseph Higgins are engaged. Karen is employed by Northeast Surgery. David is with General Electric. The couple plans a July 29 wedding.

Troy Bagley '96 TKE and Jennifer (Lawson) Bagley '96 ETE were married June 8, 1996. Jennifer has been a successful RN for 5 years, working at SVH Care at Home. She is currently in the process of starting a medical-legal consulting business. She is a certified legal nurse consultant. Troy is currently employed at Filene's in Bangor. They are planning to start a family soon.

James Beardsley '96 MSB and Michelle Dutremble were married October 8, 2000 in Scarborough, Maine. James is a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps serving in the Judge Advocate Corps. He is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. Michelle is a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. James is the son of Husson College President William Beardsley and Betsy Beardsley. He and Michelle live in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.

Allison Cote '96 has joined N.H. Bragg in their Bangor office as Human Resource and Safety Administrator. Allison resides in Bangor.

Rebecca Moholland Ireland '96 recently received her teaching certificate and is now teaching first and second grades at Enfield Station Elementary School. Becky, Bub (Wayne Ireland '94) and daughter, Samantha, live in Enfield.

Mary Morris '96 MSB has been named administrative assistant for the Town of East Millinocket. Mary was an instructor at EMTC in accounting and economics and teaches other business courses at Katahdin Area Training and Education Center in East Millinocket. She has also operated her own business for May Kay Cosmetics. Mary and her husband, Tom, and their two children, Matthew and Martina reside in East Millinocket.

John Novak '96 is sales manager for Mid Maine Communications of Portland.

Toshihiro Yoshimura '96 KDF and Sayoko Nakamura '94 were married on April 1, 2000 in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan. Toshi writes that, "we are enjoying our new life together with our 6 year old bassett hound, Ruby. He is such a cute Maine boy. (We brought him back to Japan with us)."

Glena Ackley '97 writes that she has completed her Master's Degree in Business Education at New Hampshire College. She is an Adjunct Faculty member at York County Technical College and has taught at Andover College and McIntosh College. Glena lives in Dayton, Maine.

Dawn Kobylak '97 and Richard England Jr. were married December 6, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dawn is a financial representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Bangor. Dawn and Richard reside in Bangor.

Stephanie Renee Lumbert '97 and Jeffery Desjardins were married June 17, 2000 in Jackman. Stephanie and Jeffery are both employed by Moose River Lumber Company. The couple resides in Jackman.

Veronica Archer Miller CPA '97 works as a Financial Accountant for Kids Peace New England in Ellsworth. She and her husband, George, reside on Verona Island.

Josh Scroggins '97 KDF is First Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of the New England Business Educators Association.

Hirotaka Tsuchie '97 '00 writes that he is working at AXA Investment Managers, a French company, as information systems assistant. "The environment surrounding me is good because I have to speak English about 70% of the time even though I am based in Tokyo. My boss is Australian and I have some difficulty with his accent - it is totally different from the U.S. English. Hope to be at Husson for graduation."

Lisa Lyons-Truman '97 writes that she and her husband, Thomas, are expecting their first child in March. Lisa is a clinical nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, which is a level one trauma center. Lisa precepts new critical care employees. She and her husband reside in Canaan, New Hampshire.

Amy Delano Bragg '98 and Sean David Brooks were married July 22, 2000 in Brewer. Amy is employed by Eastern Maine Medical Center. Sean is employed by Hannaford Bros., Old Town. Amy and Sean live in Brewer.

Susan Chester '98 has been promoted to "Furnished Services Manager" and "Affordable Housing Program Officer" by Princeton Properties of Portland. Princeton Properties has over 5000 apartments in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Florida. Susan is a member of the National Association of Leasing Professionals (NALP).

Jonathan Cross '98 and Sheri Gray were married May 20, 2000 in Brewer. Jonathan is employed by Cross Insurance; Sheri is employed by Nabisco. The couple resides in Bangor.

Shawn Culter '98 MSB has been accepted as a seminary candidate for his diocese and been assigned to Theological College at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Thad Dolley '98 MSB has accepted a position in the Commercial Lending Department of Machias Savings Bank. He is a member of the Machias Recreation Committee and resides in Machias with his wife, Nicole, and their children, A.J. and Tate.

Michael "Mick" Dyt '98 writes, "Since graduation, I have become qualified as a Massage Therapist and am operating my own business in Melbourne, Australia. I am studying for my diploma of Health Science (Massage) in Melbourne and will be a Remedial Therapist in May 2001. I am engaged to be married to Shelly Hyde, a girl I met at my first University here in Australia. We plan to be married in May 2001. When people ask me where I earned my degree, they are always interested in Bangor, Maine and how I came to attend school 'way over there.' They also ask how I was able to start a business as a Masseur. I tell them that if it were not for the education I received at Husson, there is no chance that I would consider running my own business. The teaching staff along with the well planned academic program gave me the confidence and knowledge to go out on my own. Thank you to all the staff and the students who helped me through one of the toughest and most rewarding times of my life only to come out on the other end a better person and student. Thank you all very much."

Megan Alexander-Landry '98 is working at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and lives in Oakland. She writes that she had a new baby in July of 1998 and was widowed in July of 2000. Megan would love to hear from her classmates.

Louise Oakes '98 and Coleman Jason Fortin are engaged. The couple plans a September 16, 2000 wedding.

Angela Vaillancourt '98 and Bryan Young were married October 14, 2000 in Charleston. Angela is employed as a registered nurse by the Brewer Rehabilitation and Living Center. Bryan is employed by UPS. The couple resides in Alton.

Tami Wagstaff '98 and Carl Farnsworth are engaged. Tami is employed by Bangor Savings Bank. Carl is employed by Pat's Pizza/ Farnsworth Enterprises. The couple plans a June wedding.

Rebecca Burke '99 and Andrew Emery are engaged. Rebecca is employed by Irving Oil Corporation in Bangor. Andrew is employed by Kinney Electric in Brewer. The couple plans a June 2, 2001 wedding.

Elena Franco Chapman '99 has been appointed to electronic banking manager at Bar Harbor Banking and Trust. Elena resides in Ellsworth.

Shannon Hamilton '99 and Daniel Curtis '99 were married September 9, 2000 in Cherryfield. Shannon is a registered nurse at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Dan is employed by Webber Energy Fuels. Dan and Shannon live in Old Town.

Igor Kokorin '99 MSB was in to visit this summer. He was employed by Chase Manhattan Bank in March of 2000. His current responsibilities include daily accounting, NAV calculations, trades processing and pricing for several global mutual funds of the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Funds Family. Igor resides in Malden, Massachusetts.

Kenichi Takashina '99 MSB sends New Year's greetings. He is planning to launch a new business in Japan.

Linda Bennett-Catlow '00 MS Psychiatric Nursing was a candidate for Maine House District 113, Bucksport and Orrington. She lost to the incumbent, Republican Richard Rosen. Linda is employed by Acadia Hospital, Bangor and is a member of the Board of Directors of Reach School in Bucksport.

Wendy Brockway '00 has joined Runyon Kersteen Ouellette, CPA's in Augusta as a staff assistant.

Helen M. Burlock '00 MSB has been named director of the Health Services Department at Community Health and Counseling Services. She will join CHCS' senior management as administrator of home health care in Penobscot, Hancock, Washington, and Piscataquis counties. Helen is a member of the Organization of Maine Nurse Executives, the Legislative Committee of the Home Care Alliance of Maine, the Northeast Providers Group and the Bangor City Nursing Facility Advisory Board. She is also a member of Sigma Beta Delta and the National Honor Society. Helen is board certified in nursing administration.

Eric Cormier '00 MS PT has joined C.A. Dean Hospital in Greenville as a physical therapist in the rehabilitation services department. Eric lives in Greenville.

Caroline Kus '00 MS PT and Garrett Harthorne '00 MS PT were married October 14, 2000 in South Paris. Caroline is employed by Waldo County General Hospital. The couple resides in Belfast.

Holly McGraw '00 and Charles Hogan '00 are engaged. Holly and Charles are both employed by Eastern Maine Medical Center. The couple plans a September 2001 wedding.

Susan McKinley '00 has joined the management team at CommTel. CommTel, Community Service Communications, based in Winthrop with additional offices in Portland, is the largest Internet service and data provider in Maine. Susan comes to CommTel from her previous position at IDEXX Laboratories where she served as executive assistant to the corporate counsel and human resources director.

Brad Olson '00 is playing professional basketball for CSL-Dijonnais in Dijon, France. Brad averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game in his senior year at Husson. He shot 51 percent in his college career.

Leon Richards '00 MS PT has received his Maine Physical Therapy License and is employed by SmartCare in Dixfield. SmartCare provides a wide range of Physical Therapy Services as well as ergonomics consulting and work injury prevention programs.

Gillian Short '00 and Michael Fitzpatrick are engaged. They plan an April wedding.

Kendra Jean Swallow '00 and Herbert Walter Lebreton '96 are engaged. Kendra is employed by Orono Commons. Herbert is employed by Marshall Blum of Bangor.

Timothy Vernon '00 has been promoted to assistant vice president of Maine Mutual Fire Insurance of Presque Isle. Timothy is also a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. He is a member of the advisory board of the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Association, past chairman of the Presque Isle Planning Board, International Association of Arson Investigators, past president of the Aroostook Adjuster's Association. He resides in Presque Isle with his wife, Therese, and their children Andrew and Ryan.

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