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KEENE
STATE
TODAY
THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
SPRING 2020 | VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 1
A field for David Staples ’55 M’60: Who came back?
Coach Ron Butcher H’70 Remembering a ‘gentle man’ Reunion 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS | Volume XXXVI, Number 1
KEENE STATE TODAY Inside this issue Keene State Promise KEENE STATE RANKED
#1
EDITOR Spurred by a recent bequest of more than one million dollars in scholarship funding to in affordability and
Jane Eklund Keene State by a 1955 graduate, in this issue we take a look at lasting impressions – the
MELINDA TREADWELL ’90
jeklund@keene.edu employment outcomes
real and enduring difference that the College’s donors make in the lives of current students President, Keene State College
–MSN.com
DESIGN (and future alumni). Inside, you’ll learn about David B. Staples ’55 M’60, a Keene Teachers
Boston Impressions College alumnus who loved Keene State and was much loved by those who knew him. As I enter my second year as Keene State College’s president, I am proud to serve
bostonimpressions.com You’ll also meet some of the students who are benefiting from the generosity of alumni our campus, our community, our state, and our region. I have seen the promise of US NEWS AND WORLD
donors including David. Keene State proven out – as a student-athlete, an alumna, a faculty member, an
PHOTOGRAPHER REPORT RANKED KEENE STATE:
William Wrobel ’11 academic administrator, and now, as president. At my inauguration a year ago, I
wwrobel@keene.edu IN THE SPOTLIGHT made bold promises to the campus community and region.
PRESIDENT
Melinda Treadwell
10 Ron Butcher
Outstanding in His Field
I promised you that a liberal arts degree is the avenue to individual success. This
is borne out in our graduates and the diverse paths their education has taken them.
#10 inSchools
Best
president@keene.edu KSC’s head coach from 1970–2013 has soccer field renamed They have trained Olympic athletes, captivated audiences as professional dancers,
in his honor at Reunion Weekend ’19. and made a real difference in our world as engineers, artists, and policy-makers.
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI
RELATIONS
Bethany Morin ’12
8 Steinway
They have changed lives in the classroom and the community. They can think
critically, communicate clearly, and adapt to a variety of career opportunities that arise
over a lifetime.
5th Most
Innovative
School
Bethany.Morin@keene.edu All Steinway, All-Together
A Campaign for Musical Excellence at Keene State College I promised you our history would always inform our future. We continue to be the
VICE PRESIDENT OF people’s college, where first generation students are transformed into educators who,
ADVANCEMENT & CONSTITUENT
RELATIONS
Veronica Rosa
13 Keene State Alumni Association
Board of Directors
in turn, go on to transform the lives of those they teach.
I promised you Keene State would continue to expand our collective impact within
#7 inSchools
Best Value
Veronica.Rosa@keene.edu among regional colleges in the North
and beyond our community. As part of Orientation, our first-year students work
IN EVERY ISSUE together in service to the Monadnock region. The College and the City of Keene have
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
3 Letter from the President partnered in developing an arts corridor, and together are responsive partners with
Marilyn Shriver
Marilyn.Shriver@keene.edu local organizations that are addressing our region’s pressing needs.
18 Class Notes SURVEY OF 2017
I promised you Keene State would be more accessible and affordable. In
Keene State Today is published KEENE STATE GRADS: WITHIN
collaboration with River Valley Community College and the Community College
twice a year by Keene State College 28 In Memoriam System of New Hampshire, we are creating pathways to four-year degrees. In the fall A YEAR OF GRADUATION
Postmaster: Please send address of 2020, many students in career and technical schools will enter Keene State with
30 Upcoming Events
98% 95%
changes to Keene State Today, 229 eight credits toward a degree.
Main St., Keene, NH 03435-2701.
I promised you we would prepare our students to be workforce-ready. We are
OUR FEATURE STORIES developing curriculum in partnership with businesses in need of skilled employees;
Address change: Send new were said their Keene
expanding graduate and micro-credential opportunities for people in the workforce;
address information to Alumni 4 Keene Endowment Association employed State education
Center, Keene State College, 229 and working to create a hub in the field of optics, right on our campus, with cutting- or in had prepared them
Main St., Keene NH 03435 or David Staples: An Owl Forever edge equipment, classroom instruction, and close business partnerships. graduate well for what they
alumni@keene.edu. study are doing now
12 Red and White Night I promised you that we would continue to champion sustainability. We are
completing a campus-wide energy assessment to identify top-priority savings
ON THE COVER: Hoo Won? The Owls!
opportunities and projects. This spring, our Office of Sustainability is expanding
Thanks to scholarship awards, these 14 Meet Chef Troy composting to residential halls.
Keene State students have great A Caribbean Influence at Zorn Dining Commons I promised you Keene State would promote and develop the fine and performing
futures ahead of them. Learn more arts. Our campaign to provide students with an inventory of high-quality Steinway
about them on page 7. Photo by 16 Reunion 2019 pianos is exceeding expectations. The newly reorganized Thorne-Sagendorph Art
William Wrobel ’11 Gallery is drawing in the community and expanding student involvement.
We have many accomplishments to celebrate, and much to achieve going forward.
With your support and engagement, we will thrive, hold our distinction, and keep
our promises.
Thank you for all that you do for Keene State and our students.
Dr. Melinda Treadwell
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FEATURE
Lasting Impressions
David Staples: An Owl Forever
The alumnus behind a $1 million-plus bequest had a lifetime connection with Keene State
“What would I have done had Keene State College not been
there?” David Boynton Staples asked in a profile in the Winter 2010
issue of Keene State Today. “It gave me the education that opened
so many doors for me.”
Staples, a 1955 graduate of Keene Teachers College, died in
September at 90, but through his generosity – annuities and a
bequest totaling over a million dollars – he’ll be opening doors for
Keene State students far into the future.
Born in Massachusetts to Mabel and Amadeo Sabatini, Staples
landed in Keene as a teenager after his mother died. He stayed
first with the family of his chiropractor uncle, sleeping in the only
available spot: the chiropractic table. He moved in with family
friends the Stapleses, who offered him their spare bedroom. He David Staples ’55 M’60
How will your donation impact the future?
was so grateful he took their surname. Here’s how endowments are making a difference:
CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Kirsten Becker Marissa Milley
Recipient of the Recipient of the
Bartlett C. Swett ’56 Elizabeth Staples
Keene Endowment Association Visual and World of Opportunity
A message from Ed Wojenski ’85, Chair, Keene Endowment Association Performing Arts Scholarship
Scholarship “For the past three
Like me, you probably remember the gratifying to know our alumni and friends care
“I am so thankful to years, this award has
excitement you felt beginning your Keene about the next generation and want to be a
donors! A lot of my helped me continue my
State College experience. Now, a brand-new driving force in their success.
school responsibilities are highly time-consuming. education at Keene State College, and for that I am
group of young people begin their journey in
When you share your success with a donation Freshman year, I had to scale back my studies incredibly grateful. Throughout those three years,
the hopes of crafting a better tomorrow for
to Keene State College, you are continuing because much of my time and energy needed to many opportunities have been presented to me. I
themselves and their families. Many of them
the legacy of community and philanthropy our go toward working and keeping financially afloat. have spoken at academic conferences and panels,
might not be here without the help of alumni
alumni have been known for since our first The scholarship funds have helped this difficulty worked as a tutor for the Aspire Program and as a
like you.
graduating class, more than a century ago. become a thing of the past. This semester, I am resident assistant, served on the executive board
I am pleased and proud to be part of the KEA, able to take 19 credits, including immunology, of a club for multiple years, and even traveled to
which has the honor and pleasure of assisting You can read more on our website, or reach music conducting, music history, private lessons Greece as a member of the Morris-August Honors
young minds in their pursuit of higher out for more information on how to help. In in piano, violin, and composition, and many music Program. I would not have been able to take part in
education, via the generous support we the meantime, here’s a wonderful story of one ensembles. Donor generosity is enabling me to these amazing, life-changing opportunities if it were
receive. I have personally seen the positive alumnus whose planning and generosity will grow as a musician in a much more efficient way!” not for generous donors.”
impact of this support, and it is always impact generations to come.
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KEENE ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION
How you can make a difference
For more than half a century, the Keene
Our Future Alumni ADVANCEMENT/
ALUMNI OFFICE
Endowment Association has helped Keene State KEA by the numbers Thanks to our cover models for representing all
College students focus on their studies and In the past year alone, KEA has: of the scholarship recipients at Keene State Jessica Bigaj
their dreams, instead of worrying about financial Stewardship & Cultivation Manager
hardships. Whether you can give a one-time gift
Ron Bucher H’70
or an employer-matched donation, or are able to
Maintained a Athletics Event Coordinator
remember KSC in your final arrangements, your
$9 Million
generosity is appreciated, and needed. Bonnie Chamberlin
Advancement Services Manager
Leave a bequest
Naming Keene State College as a beneficiary in investment portfolio of sustainable Mary Feeney
your will or trust is an easy way to make an impact. and responsible investments Prospect Researcher
The Marion Wood Society, founded in 1996,
honors alumni and friends who have chosen to Gayle Haponik
Maxwell Tucker Kayla Goodnow Stewardship Assistant
make a gift through their estate or have otherwise
created a planned gift to benefit the College. Like Senior | Major: Sustainable Product Senior | Major: Psychology
Design and Innovation – Fenton David B. Staples Family Stacy King ’91
Marion Wood ’26, a legendary alumna, professor,
administrator, and friend of the College who left a
Awarded
more than
150 Family Dealership Automotive
Design Award
Scholarship Advancement/Alumni Administrative
Coordinator
significant gift in her will, members of the Marion
Wood Society choose to include KSC in their Students Martha Landry ’84
estate plans. an average of $1,700 Gift Processing Assistant
Establish a fund Bethany Morin ’12
Many alumni over the years have created Director of Alumni Relations
scholarship funds in their name or the name of a Veronica Rosa
loved one. This is a wonderful way to commemorate Vice President of Advancement &
your own Keene State College experience or to Constituent Relations
honor an important person in your life. It ensures
E STAT E COLL
EN EG
remembrance and helps future generations have a Colin Bent Slesha Tuladhar Patrick Shaughnessy
connection to alumni who have gone before them, KE E Junior | Major: Computer Science First-year | Major: Architecture Interim Annual Giving Manager
and who continue to impact others. KSC Student Memorial Scholarship, Keene State College/Little
Utilized 42 scholarships, giving out awards Harry C. Tebbetts Scholarship, Sisters Fund Scholarship Marilyn Shriver
totaling $273,831
Dorothea A. Kitlan Scholarship Director of Development
Whether you include KSC in your estate
planning, establish your own named fund,
Andrea Vickers-Sivret ’01
or give to one of our established funds, your Special Projects Coordinator
generosity will ensure students have the
opportunities perhaps unavailable to them
otherwise. Donate once, establish a repeating
LEARN MORE ABOUT KEA:
gift, a matching gift from your employer, or Be part of helping even more students
consider a legacy donation. We’re grateful for Jessica Bigaj
whatever you’re able to share to help light the
pursue their passions Keene State Advancement
with your donation. 603-358-2620
way for future Keene State College students. Gerty Flagg Connor Foody jbigaj@keene.edu
Senior | Majors: Elementary Senior | Majors: Sustainable www.keene.edu/development/kea/
education and Spanish Product Design and Innovation
David B. Staples Family Fenton Family Dealership
Scholarship, Peter H. Batchelder Automotive Design Award
Scholarship for the Humanities
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A GRAND TUNE UP
A great music department deserves a grand piano – a whole fleet of them to be exact. And there’s no grander DAVID STAPLES CONTINUED
piano than a Steinway. You’re invited to help us to become an All-Steinway School and replace our aging
A GRAND TUNE UP
pianos with the music industry’s leading brand. With your support, we can attract top piano students with
A GRAND
the highest quality instrumentsTUNE
for their musicUP
education.
1| Betsy Walker Staples ‘51
2 | David Staples, front row, third
from left, with other elementary
reat music department deserves a grand piano – a whole fleet of them to be exact. And there’s no grander ed majors his junior year.
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no than a Steinway. You’re invited to help us to become an All-Steinway School and replace our aging
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1 2
ALL Our deepest thanks to the
following major supporters of
He graduated from Keene High School in 1948 and “It’s a big deal,” says Ken Goebel, a now-retired director of
STEINWAY,
enrolled at Keene Teachers College, where a fellow development at Keene State who worked with Staples, “and
ALL the All-Steinway, All Together student, Betsy Walker, caught his eye. Staples took a from an alumnus who was engaged with the College his
STEINWAY,
leave from the College in 1950 to earn money so he could whole life.”
ALL
ALL Initiative: finish his education. When the Korean Conflict broke out,
Scott McPherson ’92, who served with Staples on the
TOGETHER TOGETHER
he enlisted in the Army, serving on the front lines as a
chaplain’s assistant. (He talks about the experience in Keene Endowment Association, remembers Staples
• Putnam Foundation
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve, the 2010 documentary inviting him out to lunch in Concord, where they both lived
• Kingsbury Fund
film about the College’s history.) at the time.
• Hoffman Family Foundation
A Campaign for Musical Excellence at Keene State College
A Campaign for Musical Excellence at • Douglas
Keene StateCompany
College His tour of duty over, Staples returned to Keene Teachers “I had the opportunity to sit and talk with Dave and get to
• In Memory of Margaret M. Gilligan College in 1953, where he resumed his studies and know him, and hear about his life and his relationship with
• In Memory of Margaret P. and married Betsy, who had graduated with the Class of ’51. Keene State,” he says. “It was just a remarkable story, from
Charles J. Hanrahan David picked up his bachelor’s degree in ’55, and earned meeting his wife at Keene, and then going on to service in
• Charles ’69 and Christine Zoulias an M.Ed in elementary administration in 1960. Later, he the military, and then working as an educator in the Concord
earned another master’s, this one from UNH in guidance schools. He was such a gentleman. A gentleman and a
counseling. gentle man. He struck me as such a kind person. And he
was deeply appreciative of what Keene State had provided
The two Stapleses had long careers as educators, with for him. I remember that lunch really fondly.”
Keene State has eight of the 20 desired Steinways Betsy teaching at the elementary level and David serving as
we’re seeking for the All Steinway designation. a teacher, principal, and, for the last 20 years of his career, Mike Maher ’72, a longtime alumni director at Keene State
Your donation will help us obtain the rest! a guidance counselor in the Concord, New Hampshire, who is now retired, used the same words as McPherson
schools. After retirement, they spent part of the year in to describe Staples: “a gentleman and a gentle man.” He
Florida, where Staples volunteered with the Ted Williams notes that Staples insisted the scholarships he endowed
Piano Model Quantity Secured
Museum – baseball was another passion of his – and as a be managed by the Keene Endowment Association. “There
Make your tax-deductible gift at www.keene.edu/steinway/.
Make your tax-deductible gift at Steinway Model D 9’ Grand
Steinway Model A 6’2” Grand
2
2
0
2
citizen’s patrol officer. were Keene people and Keene faculty and Keene alumni
sitting on the board, and it gave him great comfort that
www.keene.edu/steinway/. Steinway Model O 5’11” Grand 2 1 Throughout, Staples was active with Keene State, serving
on the board of the Keene Endowment Association, which
there were people who truly cared about the College and
its alumni and students as opposed to someone remotely
Boston 178 5’10” Grand 2 0
oversees a portfolio of the College’s endowment funds, as a managing the funds.”
Contact: Marilyn Shriver, Advancement Office, Boston Upright Pianos 12 5 trustee of the University of New Hampshire System, and a
603-358-2371, marilyn.shriver@keene.edu. member (and officer) on the Alumni Association board. Staples held Keene State in high regard, McPherson says,
Contact: Marilyn Shriver, Advancement Office, 603-358-2371, marilyn.shriver@keene.edu. TOTAL: 20 8 something evidenced by the time and financial contributions
Make your tax-deductible gift at www.keene.edu/steinway/. He established three endowed scholarships at his alma he gave to the College. “I think he wanted students today
mater, two of which honor his son, David C. Staples, who to have the same opportunities that he did. For him, Keene
died in 1983 at 24. One supports elementary ed students, really set him on the course of a good life.”
and the other supports nursing students, as the younger
David was studying to be a nurse at the time of his death. Staples said it himself in the
The third, named for Betsy, provides support for students so documentary Enter to Learn, Go Forth to
they may experience “a world of opportunity.” Serve: “Without Keene, I probably would
His bequest will fund those scholarships years into have been nothing. I never would have
the future. achieved the things I’ve achieved.”
Contact: Marilyn Shriver, Advancement Office, 603-358-2371, marilyn.shriver@keene.edu.
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“Hard work,
SPOTLIGHT
Outstanding perseverance
and a solid
in his field work ethic got
Coach Ron Butcher us results.”
Soccer field renamed in honor of Keene State’s head coach from 1970–2013
After nearly a half-century helming the Owls’ Men’s theme anecdotes of his infamous “yelling,” but
Soccer team, Ron Butcher certainly knows his way students and faculty alike held unwavering respect
around the field. It was only fitting, then, that Keene for the man who led the Owls to victory after victory.
State College honor the longtime coach by renaming
the Owl Athletic Complex soccer field after him on “I always felt that I knew how to win, I always felt
September 21, 2019, during Reunion Weekend. that I could get the best out of my players,” the KSC
Equinox reported Butcher as saying at the event.
Dr. Butcher retired as one of the winningest coaches “Some of them didn’t realize it at the time, but now 5,
in the nation, with an impressive final record of 10, 15, 20 years later, they understand what it was all
596-263-72. He served as KSC’s head coach from about, and that’s the most important thing to me.”
1970–2013. Even after retirement, Butcher can be
seen passionately supporting athletic events at the And indeed he did know, leading the program to 31
school, as a fan, supporter, or volunteer. post-season tournament appearances among three
divisions. But the legendary coach gave credit to the
During his leadership, Butcher racked up not only players for their role in that achievement.
the game wins, but also many kudos for his own
performance – NAIA Coach of the Year in 1974 and “I have fond memories of all of you in good times and
1981; NEISL Division II New England Coach of the in turbulent times. We always found a way to pull out
Year in 1991; and Little East Conference coaching a game,” Butcher said. “Hard work, perseverance
honors in 1999, 2002, 2010, and 2011. and a solid work ethic got us results. I might have
been an unorthodox coach at times, but we wound
At the renaming dedication, Butcher’s longtime up having many more good times than bad,” the
student athlete and eventual assistant coach Rick Sentinel reported.
Scott called the event “a very well-deserved honor.
… It’s unusual to coach for so many decades at the Butcher was actually the driving force behind the
same school. He built a very successful program with development of the stadium that now bears his
a lot of loyal alumni,” the Keene Sentinel reported at name. Originally, the Men’s Soccer team had its Ron Butcher with Keene State
the time. Scott played for Butcher in the mid-1970s, field where the KSC tennis courts are today; the President Melinda Treadwell
and then coached alongside him for 22 years before team then moved to Sumner Joyce Fields. It was
taking over the program when “Butch” retired. Butcher’s brainchild to develop the all-grass soccer
stadium the athletes now enjoy.
Known as the epitome of the “tough but fair” coach
who demands the best of his players, Butcher’s As Owls take Ron Butcher Field for years to come,
brusque approach did nothing to deter his past the coach’s legacy will continue to be part of their
players from singing his praises years later at the success, just as the man himself will remain an icon
field dedication. There were laughs and recurring- of Keene State College Athletics.
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ALUMNI KEENE STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hoo Won?
The Owls! Keene State
beats Plymouth at Red
and White Night
The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams both prevailed
against their Plymouth State University counterparts at
Spaulding Gymnasium February 5, with plenty of alumni
Owls on hand to cheer them on. The women’s team led
throughout, finishing with a 56-31 victory – thanks in part
to No. 2, first-year guard Katie Martineau, who landed
15 points. The men won 83-77 in overtime, with No. 54,
junior James Anozie, joining the 1,000-point club. The
crowd was treated to performances by the Keene State
Cheerleaders and Dance Team, and by 50 elementary
school students from the New Hampshire Dance Institute.
Top Row, from left: Kristin Brooks ’11, Brian Burford ’72, Leslie Ringuette ’86, Scott Kuhnly ’88. Kathleen Daugherty ’17.
Bottom Row: Ray Jobin ’63 M’70, Josh Houle ’96, David Westover ’72
Not Pictured: Trina Baumgartner ’13, Lang Plumer ’60, Emily Reed ’14, Rob Wollner ’96, Erin Zoellick ’13
Founded by the graduates in 1910, the Keene Trina Baumgartner ’13 Lang Plumer ’60
State College Alumni Association is comprised Director, Committee Chair Director
of more than 36,000 alumni living throughout Kristin Brooks ’11 Emily Reed ’14
the United States and internationally. Through Director Director
on-campus and regional events and activities, Brian Burford ’72 Veronica Rosa
volunteer opportunities, programs, specific Director, Association 2nd VP VP Advancement
benefits and services for alumni, and more, the Kathleen Daugherty ’17 Leslie Ringuette ’86
Alumni Association promotes the welfare of alumni Director Director, Association 1st VP
and Keene State College. Josh Houle ’96 Melinda Treadwell ’90
Director KSC President
The current board of directors represents
Ray Jobin ’63 David Westover ’72
alumni across the decades and is striving Director USNH Alumni Trustee
toward engaging alumni with the College the
Scott Kuhnly ’88 Rob Wollner ’96
ways alumni want to (re)connect: through Director, Association President Director
communication and updates, volunteer
Bethany Morin ’12 Erin Zoellick ’13
opportunities, events on and off campus, and
Director of Alumni Relations Director, Committee Chair
other means of support.
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CHEF TROY CARIBBEAN-STYLE SHRIMP FRITTERS
A Taste of the Islands
Meet Chef Troy
Zorn Dining Commons has a new chef with an interesting background.
We asked him to write a bit about it and share a recipe from his childhood.
By Troy Bellot, Campus Executive Chef studies and Middle East policy. That led to jobs
Here’s a great appetizer with a taste of the with the Department of Justice and the FBI. I
islands. For me, these shrimp fritters evoke really disliked that work, so I returned to Ohio,
visceral memories of growing up in the got a job as a sous chef, and the rest is history.
Caribbean—my nomadic family lived on a half I joined the Chartwell’s team at Keene State
dozen islands in addition to several cities in the College last summer, having owned gastro pubs
United States. and working as a corporate chef. Keene State
I remember frying these up on Sundays with my has been a great fit for me. One thing we’re
grandmother in Dominica, a tiny island in the really proud of here is our emphasis on using
Lesser Antilles. We’d serve them to the family ingredients from local farms.
when they returned from church. Dominica is If you’re local and you’re interested in checking
a French island where the cuisine has a creole out the campus cuisine, please stop by for a
influence. In contrast, Jamaica, another of meal! The public is welcome to eat at the Zorn
my childhood homes, has English influences. Dining Commons, or the DC, as students call it.
One of the great things about growing up in The cost of a meal purchases access to all-you-
multicultural environments is having a fusion of can eat buffets at several stations, with options
flavors and ingredients. that include a salad bar, a pizza bar, a vegan
I’ve enjoyed cooking all my life, though it wasn’t station, and gluten-free foods.
always a career goal. I graduated from Ohio And in the meantime, enjoy the fritters!
State University, where I studied international
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REUNION 2019
Keene State College Owls
flew back to the nest during
Reunion Weekend, September
20-22. Alumni, students,
friends, and family celebrated
athletics, arts, class reunions,
and more throughout the
weekend. Save the date for
October 2-4, 2020, and come
back to campus!
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CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES
1939 | It’s always great to hear from Helen Marison at “Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Purington Straw is busy, busy, busy! 1950 | Maurice “Moe” Bowler joined other Keene 1952 | Irene DiMeco Parent
Christmas or any time of the year. Her holiday card featured We chatted for 45 minutes as I tried to keep up with a list of State alumni for the annual Golden Circle luncheon at bep27iap@comcast.net
a red cardinal sitting on a snowy branch. all of her activities. She is still active in the Weare Historical Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith, NH. Barbara Sullivan
Society, a conservation group, church activities, yoga, and Our sympathy goes out to the family of longtime class
Brooks ’51 sat at the same table and they caught up on
secretary Winifred Woodbury Langtry. She is missed
1941 | Frances Day Bolles and her husband used to anything else that comes up in which she has an interest happenings in their shared hometown of Peterborough.
not only by her family but by her Keene State family. She
attend the local Golden Circle luncheons. Her holiday card or passion. She has family nearby that stop in often, but I On his holiday card, Moe said he was glad to be in Florida,
wonder if she is ever home! was always ready to help with reunions, commencements,
was a nice surprise. Frances is anxious to make a visit to away from the New Hampshire snow.
the Golden Circle, and any event where a volunteer was
the College in the near future. “As for me, Ruth Blodgett Fisher Washburn, last summer I Priscilla Holmes Roberts is at her daughter’s home in needed.
finally took on a project I have wanted to do for several years Tilton, NH, and is missing the warmth of Florida winters.
1942 | Peggy Smith Campbell now. I am sure you all remember Loraine R. Willard, who She is trying to get used to the cold weather.
A memorial service was held at the Alumni Center for
flyingnonnie@bellsouth.net was my roommate one year. I regret that only years after Donald Carle. Don was often seen on campus and nearly
always at KSC basketball and hockey games. To some of
One of the paintings exhibited at the Alumni Art Display last our 1947 graduation from KTC, I realized that Loraine came 1951 | Norma Wright Walker us he was “Mr. Keene State,” because he was born and
fall was done by Louise Moses Lawrence of Peterborough, from Bellows Falls, VT, on the west side of the Connecticut walker.norma@gmail.com
River. A large group of my great-grandmother Charlotte grew up on campus. Later he became an alumni director
NH. Louise has shown work in Keene and at the Sharon and was always a strong supporter of the College.
Lovina (Willard) Thompson’s family lived across the river in From class secretary Norma Walker:
Arts Gallery. Norma Walker ’51 made a visit to Louise to
help celebrate her birthday. New Hampshire. Why I never thought of it during our college “Always look forward to hearing from my classmates. Pat Irene Jones Dunbar has been struggling with health
years I will never understand, as my father’s first name was Parent O’Donnell is a frequent caller. She always likes to problems. She hopes to return to campus for our spring
1943 | A group of friends helped Dr. Christine Sweeney Willard, a family name on his mother’s side! I contacted hear what is new on campus. gathering of the Golden Circle alumni.
celebrate her birthday. She is always cheerful and was the Willard Family Association’s archivist, who told me she
“It is sad to hear that several of our classmates are dealing Mary Moore Conroy writes that she has wonderful
determined to join her friends for an annual Christmas needed Loraine’s parents’ and grandparents’ names. I called
with Alzheimer’s disease. I know what their families memories of her days at Keene Teachers College. She
luncheon – which she did. the public library in Bellows Falls and was given a man in
are going through because my husband suffered with even had an Owl on her front door for the holiday season.
charge of genealogy, who told me to come the next day. It
it for over eight years. That is why I am still involved in Mary sent a picture of her son holding her first great-
1944 | Rosina Digilio Stark sent a note saying she took two days of driving to get to Bellows Falls, but he found
a caretakers’ support group that was so helpful to me grandchild, Heidi.
had many fond memories of her days at Keene Teachers names and connections that led him to tell me to return the
and the annual fall Alzheimer’s Walk that begins on our
third day and go to the Town Hall to search the vital records
College.
for birth, marriage, and death dates. The town clerk was
campus. Last year, my team earned over $6,000 and the 1953 | Donald J. Johnson – djj1@nyu.edu
Always appreciate receiving a holiday card from Janet event over $85,000.
a sweet lady who knew most of the people in town and Gloria Richardson Matthews and her husband have
Joslin Chin, who did her student teaching at Hancock High immediately become interested in the Willard family. Within “Always hear from Elsie Bowes Brenner over the been dealing with some health concerns but are now on
School and was Norma Walker’s teacher. an hour I had all the dates for Loraine, her older sister, her holidays from Utah. She missed her husband during the the road to recovery.
parents, and her grandparents. Back home that evening I holidays but has good memories of their 60 wonderful
1946 | Brigida Saladino Mosley enjoyed the holiday emailed the Willard archivist, who was elated with all the years together, which included travel, raising two
Lovely holiday cards arrived from Bob Witham, Nancy
Putney, and Betsy Wiggins Kirchdorfer.
potluck lunch at Norma Walker’s. Breeze still plays bridge data. Within a week she called me, as she was very excited daughters, and much joy.
and is a great-grandmother. to tell me Loraine Ruth Willard was my cousin, and she sent At the Alumni Art Exhibit, one of Mildred Turner’s
“Pauline Bullard Brown and her husband had some
me the family history showing our connections. I never knew paintings was displayed. Millie, who died in 2010, created
1947 | Ruth Washburn – w.f.b.r.@charter.net that Loraine’s middle name was Ruth, like my first name!
health problems during 2019 but are better now. They
don’t travel very far any more or at night. Instead they
many beautiful paintings.
Class secretary Ruth Blodgett Fisher Washburn called the I hope to go back to Bellows Falls one day this summer to
members of the class of ’47, and managed to touch base place flowers on her grave. Such a shame we never knew
have coffee or lunches with friends. So glad they were
able to make it to my birthday party last year.
1954 | June Haymon – juneio@aol.com
with many. She writes: we were cousins while in KTC together. Patricia McMahon Clark and her husband, Charles, live
“Also, there were cards from my roommate Rita Hayes
“Beatrice ‘Bea’ Young Towne fell in December 2018, “Thanks for the great visits by phone. Best wishes to at Rivermead in Peterborough, NH, where she is involved
Evans, Ralph and Helen ’49 Dwire, Margaret Rhoades,
resulting in a long stay in a rehabilitation facility. She was everyone for a wonderful summer. Stay in touch!” in performing arts and he in photography. They attended
and Elaine Schmidt Chesley. Another arrived from Del
able to return to her own home with family support. A the Golden Circle luncheon in Concord last year. Pat is also
Langille’s friends, who sent a card for him.
positive thinker, she appreciates being able to continue to do 1948 | Ellie Smith Butler – ellierb@aol.com very involved in the Keene High School class activities.
as much as possible for herself. She sends her regards to all “You all received my Christmas letter so you know I’m still
Jean Harding Maxwell’s daughter writes that her mom has Class secretary June Haymon writes: “By the time you
of her classmates, and would love to hear from anyone. keeping busy at the Alumni Office and with the Alzheimer’s
been moved into an assisted living facility near her. By now get this, the hot, wet summer will be over. No kayaking
Walk Committee. Last year I was on the Swanzey Old
“Isabelle Emond Alix is still very happy in her spacious Jean has her first great-granddaughter. in that bad weather. Also the 65th Reunion will be a thing
Home Day Committee, which I dropped this year.
apartment in Manchester, NH. She is active, but slowing in the past. Strange not sleeping in the dorms, but the
down and using a walker. Her family visits often. 1949 | Ellie Hughgill Muldoon “Do you realize (perhaps you don’t want to) that we will Marriott substitute is a good one. I will try to update you
emuldoon49@comcast.net be celebrating 70 years since we received our diplomas on all that happened at the Reunion. My son Kris and
“Shirley L. Rolston Martell lives in Portland, ME, where from Keene Teachers College? Most of us went out to his wife, Stacey, who love Keene, drove me there, which
she stills works at the soup kitchen twice a week. She is It was very special having Ellie Hughgill and Sherm and classrooms and others into the business world. I do hope is always appreciated. Recently I had a call from Mary
active in church activities. Marjorie Hunter Lovering on campus to celebrate their you will come back for at least one day in 2021. As the Drogue, who is living in Sturbridge, MA, with her daughter.
70th year since graduating from Keene Teachers College. time gets closer you’ll be hearing more from me and She keeps herself busy with friends and relatives. Please
“Cecile ‘Cy’ Plante Bineau of Gorham, ME, lost her
This class was the first to receive the Golden Circle the College.” send me any news re what you are up to – want to be able
husband, Gil, in November 2018. With the support of family,
medallion at their 50th reunion. to share it with our classmates.”
she has moved to York Assisted Living, 50 New Portland
Road, Apt. 207, Gorham, Maine 04038. She would love to
hear from classmates, and can be reached at her former
telephone number.
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1955 | John “Jack” Burnham’s holiday letter was full of the Year. He is a member of several committees and “Dorothy McGettigan Callaghan is a super volunteer! friends and a tour group. From hiking up a volcano or
of news about his family. Jack spends time at Hampton planning boards. He coordinates Operation KidSight, a She helps out organizations including Riverside Nursing to the end of a melting glacier to watching for whales or
Beach each summer, which is where he was writing vision screening program. He taught industrial arts in New Home, Rochester Manor, St. Anselm Softball, and St. for the northern lights, it was fun to explore yet another
the letter! Hampshire and Connecticut and at SUNY Buffalo. His final Mary Church in Rochester. country together.”
position was principal at the Seacoast School of Technology
“Bob and Grace Saulnier went to the first wedding of a
Mike Maher ’72, Sean Gillery ’89, Jessica Bigaj of the in Exeter. He attends many Golden Circle lunches and is
grandchild. One of their granddaughters hiked the Pacific 1964|
Advancement staff, and Norma Walker ’51 attended the serving on the Alumni Board.
graveside memorial service for David Staples. David was a Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada by herself. She has that Helen I. Jette
huge supporter of Keene State College and its events. “Irene Plourde called from Leesburg, FL. In summer 2018 Saulnier spirit! helenjette@aol.com
she returned to Salisbury, NH, on her yearly visit. The town
“Betty Bennett Schofield travels west for most of the Bill Doolan
1956 | Minot Parker – Tgpubinc@att.net was celebrating its 250th anniversary and asked Irene to
winter with sons and families in Oklahoma and Denver. billdoolan@q.com
ride on an educational float with students sitting at desks.
Received a note from George Armstrong, who lives in They have lots of family activities planned.
Irene had been a teaching principal there. Needless to say, We heard from Michael Plaisted, whose historical novel
Florida. He stated he will be in his late 90s this year, and she had a great time making the kids laugh! “The Golden Circle program gives us a great opportunity The Inner Dome of Heaven is available as a paperback or
wonders where all those years went. to visit and see each other and catch up.” digital download on Amazon. Books two and three are in
“Charlie Regan called from Chapin, SC, where his wife,
Marion Kennedy Bedard injured her shoulder, and her the works.
husband has some health concerns.
Betty, is an administrator at the state university. Charlie has
1962 |
also kept his home in Tolland, CT, and returns each summer.
Stephanie Heselton Baute 1966 |
Clifford Boivin made holiday phone calls instead of writing “Hope you are thinking about our 60th Reunion in 2020 –
cards. He keeps busy with friends and family. Cliff always Sbaute515@gmail.com Nancy Coutts
any suggestions?”
enjoyed the Golden Circle luncheons when they were held Martha Crowley Morse 175 South Main St.
Brattleboro, VT 05301
in the North Country. He has a granddaughter who attended 1961 | Dorothy Bean Simpson – drsimpson2@yahoo.com morsesports@comcast.net
Keene State and is now a teacher.
Editor’s note: Our apologies – we inadvertently left some of From class secretary Martha Crowley Morse: “A group of 1968 | Jan Temple Metoxen
us, all close friends of Carol Gove Moore, were treated
1957 | Cynthia Randall Faust – cynjon@comcast.net these notes out of the last issue. Sorry for the delay!
to a vacation at the Cliff House in Ogunquit, ME, last
jantemplemetoxen68@yahoo.com
From class secretary Cynthia Faust: From class secretary Dorothy Bean Simpson: summer, by Carol. She left her wishes for this before she Class secretary Jan Metoxen writes: “A huge thank you to
“Bob Saulnier reports our Scholarship Fund continues left us in February 2017. Steph Heselton Baute, Nancy everyone who came to our 50th reunion. We had a great
“As we roll into our later years and have more time on our turnout with 29 classmates and many spouses coming
hands, it would be wonderful if some of you would write a to grow because of all of you. As you continue to donate Parisi Morgan, Pat Garnis, Patsy Plant Albanese, Rita
be sure to earmark the donation to the Class of 1961 Ludwig Farhm, and Martha Crowley Morse are looking from all over New England and Florida.
note letting me know where you are and what has been
going on in your life. It has always been a struggle trying to Scholarship Fund. The recipients are honor students with forward to the second part of this gift, again in Maine, next “At the Friday night reception, I talked with Holly Davis
get news of our class, so let’s give it a good old college try amazing abilities and talents. We should be able to give out summer. Bittersweet it was, but it was also just a great Smith, Bruce and Martha Ferris Marsette, Jean
and see if we can have some news in our column. Thanks three scholarships this year. Hopefully as we continue to time. Carol will be missed.” Saunders Duling, Susan Chevers Skinner, Gary
so much.” increase the endowment, more scholarships will be given to Howard, Janet Hughgill, Ted Miller, Charlie Harrington,
these very needy students. 1963 | Elizabeth Butterfly Gilman Dean Bushey, John Manley, and Frani Wothen Sinder.
1958 | Jacqueline A. Abbott – jabbott814@aol.com “The family of Marilyn Woodward Twombly gathered for betty277@comcast.net It was a fun night with good food and a wonderful piano
an 80th birthday. ‘Many of the cousins haven’t seen each accompaniment.
Jackie Abbott adopted two baby kittens, which have kept From class secretary Elizabeth Gilman: “In a Christmas
her very busy. She enjoys her gardens and does a great other in years, and it was wonderful seeing the hugs and message, Phyllis Woodward Pratt wrote that they “Saturday morning, we met in the Student Center for
deal of reading, often leading book discussion groups. hearing the stories,’ she said. Marilyn also visited Star Island moved in January from Oakland to Richmond, CA. With breakfast and a morning get-together. We introduced
with her daughter, Leanne Durant. Fun times! Phyllis’s permission, her address is 2727 Barnard Street, ourselves, beginning with Alan Hodsdon and me, and
1959 | Larry Cole reports that on the weekend after “Many of the Class of 1961 gathered at the Golden Circle Richmond CA 94806. went around the room and told about our careers, families,
the 60th class reunion, he returned to campus and ran the meetings in Meredith and Portsmouth. I always love having and more. We discussed our class gift and decided that
“Wayne and Sarah Sherbourne Murray moved from
Clarence Demar half marathon. He finished in three hours, the classmates back to our lake house after we gather in we would continue to try to raise more money to add to the
Peterborough, NH, to Lancaster, SC. In April, Sarah and
17 minutes – pretty good for an 85-year-old! Student Assistance Fund (please remember to note on the
Meredith. We hope next summer to see more of you at the Joyce Gilman McKay got together in Sumter, SC, for
Meredith Golden Circle meeting. check that you want the money to go to the Class of 1968
lunch and gab time.
1960 | Gail Spevack Sheldon “June Merrill O’Neil was visiting the Ogunquit Art Museum “Pat Plante Zemianek and Betty Butterfly Gilman
fund), and purchase a bench for campus.
sheldon-sheldon@comcast.net
and ran into Pat Garness ’62, who is a docent at the enjoyed a tour of Iceland in October with three of their
From class secretary Gail Sheldon: museum. What fun! You never know when a Keene State
“You may have noticed photos and accolades in recent graduate is around.
issues honoring Norma Walker ’51 at her 90th birthday “Nancy Andrews Fessenden had a busy year. She and
party on Monday, February 11, 2019. Attending from Chet went to their grandson’s college graduation in 1963 grads Pat Zemianek, The Class of 1968 donated a
our class were Bob ‘Lefty’ Joy, Langdon Plumer, and Colorado Springs, and made a trip to West Virginia for David and Jane Goland, and bench along Appian Way to
myself. Lang informed me that it was also his birthday a niece’s wedding. Linda and Michael Tate enjoy mark its 50th reunion.
– his 80th! Lang lives in Exeter, NH, and has a long list a summer get-together.
of achievements, both civic and educational. In 2013 his
local Chamber of Commerce recognized him as Citizen
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“Our class celebrates its 45th reunion in 2020. I am sure 1979 |
Left: There were plenty of 50th the reunion team of Eileen, Dianne, Frank Easton,
anniversaries at this gathering. Linda Cote, Donna Kuethe, and others will be planning Bill Reed
Celebrating a half-century of wedlock are another exceptional celebration. I hope you will join me in williamreed3@comcast.net
old friends Bonnie and Karl Bickford beginning to contribute to the Class of 1975 Gift Fund in
’68, Richard and Betty Mehlhorn ’68, order for our class to make a significant contribution to 1980 |
Cynthia and Richard Grant ’68, Peter our school. Allison Ashley-Bergstrom
and Joyce Mattsen ’68, and Elizabeth “Otherwise, life in Sarasota continues to be wonderful abergstrom@sbcglobal.net
and Kenneth Colby ’69. for Jack and me. I will be retired two years as of June Cathy Stuart Zurek
Right: 1968 Reunion 2019, having completed the last 20 years of my 42 years zurek@comcast.net
in special education with the School Board of Manatee
County in Bradenton, FL, as an exceptional student 1981 |
education specialist, specializing in programs with
Nancy Colciaghi Pallas
“At the luncheon, we were introduced as the newest 1973 | students having multiple handicaps, the education field
I worked in my first year teaching at Elwyn Institutes in
nanpallas@gmail.com
members of the Golden Circle. Throughout the day and
then during our private dinner in the evening, I reconnected Kathleen Pickford Stacy Media, PA.
with Rich Seldow, Aaron Lipsky, Nancy Parkhurst Bell, gstacy@mcttelecom.com 1982 |
“I hope to see more of our classmates at our upcoming
Francine Kulpa Cowles, John Collins, Jay Houle, Bob Janet Carsten Shaffer
and Betsy Coll, Kay Crosby Herrick, Lucinda Dwinella 1974 | 45th reunion.”
janetshaffer@verizon.net
Clark, Jean Dauphin Girard, Jane Sargent Saturley,
Linda Geddis Broadwater, Jan Adams Lessard, Sharon
Jane Cappuccio Stauffer 1976 | 1983 |
jcsrks@verizon.net
Walsh Helie, and Bryan Trainor. Philip Bellingham
Patricia K. Hodgeman Bush
“I am signing off as your class secretary after 50 years, and 1975 | 20 Transit Ln.
East Hartford, CT 06118
pbush@berkshireschool.org
it is time for someone else to start planning our 55th! Any Eileen (Oechsli) Bohigian Jacqueline Haight DeFreze
takers? Contact the Alumni Office!” emoquilt@aol.com 1977 | jdefreze@yahoo.com
1969 | Barbara Hamilton – barbara.hamilton@att.net Dianne (Reidy) Janson Sabrina Brown Maltby Valerie Belanger McKenney
diannej@maine.rr.com 13 Main St. mckenney.val@gmail.com
Eugene Preston writes: “Judy and I are still living in Raymond, NH 03077
Penny Kaye Stevenson received the University of Vermont
Brandon, SD. We celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary
Teacher of the Year Award for 2019. Penny teaches Robert B. Dundas recently stepped down after serving
1984 |
this year with a trip to Hill City in the Black Hills of South
kindergarten at Barnet School in Barnet, VT. four years as director of the School of Music at Florida Mary Beth Lucas Connors
Dakota. I am now retired from working with the Natural
Resources Conservation Service. I have continued to Last winter, Dianne Reidy Janson and Eileen Oechsli International University in Miami. He will return to the blarney7@comcast.net
keep plenty busy with a little work planting trees for the Bohigian traveled to Sarasota, FL, to visit Henry Maier. faculty as an associate professor of voice and opera after Louise Perron Tetreault
conservation district, keeping up the house and yard, They write: “The weather was perfect and we were able a professional development leave during the fall 2019 lee4t@yahoo.com
working with the youth group at church, and visiting our to see several family members in Florida. We visited the semester. After graduation, Bob completed graduate
children and four grandchildren. I also am active with amazing Ringling Brothers Museum, saw the Sarasota studies in voice performance and opera direction at the
University of Iowa before embarking on a professional
1985 |
bicycling, cross-country skiing, and a little canoeing. We are Circus, and then attended the Keene State Sarasota Sunset
thinking of doing more traveling with our camper next year.” Alumni Reception at Henry’s condo on Sarasota Bay. Sue singing career at opera houses in Germany. He has been Alison Ahmed
Brilliant Silk was there as were a number of alums from on the faculty at Florida International since August 1997. alisonjahmed12@gmail.com
1970 | other classes, Alumni Office staff, and President Melinda Lisa A. Gagnon
Treadwell ’90.” 1978 | sankyu21037@yahoo.com
Susan Campbell
15 New Acres Rd. Henry Maier writes: “My husband, Jack, and I had the Dianne Glaser
Keene, NH 03431 honor of hosting President Melinda Treadwell, staff from the Gilreintgilrein@aol.com
Alumni Office, and about 20 alumni as part of the Keene
1971 | State tour of Florida. We have had the pleasure of hosting
a “Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico” cocktail party for our last
Maureen Sheehan Hall
four college presidents.
hallsofivy2@msn.com
“This year was most special as friends and classmates Huntress Hall friends who met in 1977 get together a couple times of
1972 | Eileen Bohigian and Dianne Janson flew down from cold year, including this gathering in Scituate, MA, to watch the Kentucky
New England. It was a great visit. Derby. They are, front from left, Elizabeth Burt DuBois ’81, Kim
Debra Davis Butterworth
“Reality set in that after Mary Clark ’56, who attends this De Marco Woodford, Debbie Blodgett Ross ’81, Karen Buckley
dbutterw@maine.rr.com
event faithfully, the Class of ’75 alumni were the next oldest. Dudman ’81; back row, Cheryl Kaiko Stockford ’81, Lynne Adams
Roger Hartwell Laramie ’82, and Linda LaRue Collari ’81.
President Treadwell gave an excellent and informative talk
rgrhrtwl@yahoo.com
about the College, which left me realizing its growth since I
graduated. The event is always a great joy for us and gives
us the chance to meet alumni in southwest Florida.
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1986 | the behind-the-scenes workings of the College. My proudest
moment was being on the Commencement stage giving the
Tori Berube Joe Calcagno ’06, right, and Ryan Wells ’07, Keene State roommates and safety
alumni speech when my son and his girlfriend graduated,
toriberube@aol.com majors, still cross paths on the job. Joe is an environmental health and safety
and giving him his diploma and alumni pin (and a hug). I
manager for Skanska USA Inc. and Ryan has his own company, Intrinsic Safety.
Michael Trabucco wouldn’t be this connected to Keene State if it were not for
“Even 13 years later, Keene State graduates do great work and run into each other
mptrabucco@hotmail.com my husband, Paul, who has embraced the College as his
everywhere,” writes Joe.
own and participates with me in all the activities. They call
From class secretary Michael Trabucco: “Hello, ’86ers! As
him an ‘honorary’ alumnus. His specialty is driving golf carts
always, I’m trying to make sure that our class has something
at alumni reunions.
in the Class Notes for every issue of Keene State Today.
YOU can keep that happening. Send an email to the “I keep in touch with many of my Kappa sisters and brothers.
address above, or a private message on Facebook. I would Thank goodness for Facebook and how fast it is
LOVE to hear from you. Seriously. to reconnect.
“From Chris Pangalos: ‘After a successful 18-year career “If I can leave you with one thought: If you loved the time you
Tina Forman Ramsey ’88. There was a lot of catching up 1994 |
and a lot of laughter!
in the pharmaceutical industry, surviving numerous layoffs spent at Keene State, I urge you to reconnect and engage at Melissa Sawyer Bowler
over the last dozen years, I was unfortunately caught up in the College and attend events/athletic games on campus or “I heard from Greg Mackey, who has moved back to melissa@slgl.com
the last, largest job cuts in company history and laid off. I in your area. We are all Owls!” New Hampshire from out West. He is working as an
environmental health and safety engineer. Greg continues to Dawn Deurell
am now working in law enforcement here in North Carolina.
Another exciting opportunity for me to continue protecting 1987 | be involved with the College as an outreach instructor and deurell@aol.com
and serving others as I did during my time in the says he enjoys seeing all of the upgrades to campus. I’d Penny Rioux Joyal
Lisa Corrette Livingstone love to hear from more of you, so shoot me an email to the
Marine Corps.’ l.livingstone@verizon.net
Penny.Joyal@gmail.com
address above.”
“On a different note, our 1983 men’s soccer team was Samantha Barrett McKinlay 1995 |
inducted into the KSC Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony mckinlay3@ymail.com 1990 |
took place during the September reunion.” Cara H. Staus
Michelle Morris Ayer Lauren Aborjaily Griffin arac95@yahoo.com
Leslie Burger Ringuette writes: “I am still living in Bedford, michelleayer@me.com 17 Monhege Path
MA, and work for the town’s Recreation Office. My son Marlborough, CT 06447
Erin Delude George
Michael Ringuette ’17 is a graduate of Keene State (BS 1988 | Shelly Brodeur Masson
egeorge@antioch.edu
Health and Safety) and my daughter Julie is a junior at Amy ChaCe had an oracle deck and companion
University of New Haven. I celebrated 30 years of marriage Jeffrey LaValley shelly_m627@comcast.net
book published by Red Feather, an imprint of Schiffer
to Paul Ringuette in September. Our spare time is spent jeff_lavalley1966@yahoo.com Maureen Cicchese Musseau Publishing. “My goal was to help people, to give clarity,
visiting the kids, attending KSC events, and brewery Susan Lundgren Regan mmusseau@comcast.net and I have,” she writes.
hopping. 79 Winthrop Rd.
“Our son Michael married Ashley Pratt ’17 in September Guilford, CT 06437 1991 | 1996 |
2018. Best man was Trevor Tate ’17 and maid of honor was Karen Dicey
Zoe Zelnik ’17. Other Keene Staters in the wedding party 1989 | Maribeth Marsico Gesler – mbmars@cox.net kldicey@yahoo.com
Karen Holmes Reinhold
dccxi@comcast.net
were Mason Robbins ’17 and Shannon Wall ’18. Officiant From class secretary Maribeth Gesler: “I heard from Amy Eshelman Aaron Kay Sales Parker
was Alex Parsons ’98 and photographer was William Graceann Crupi Ross that she and her husband, aleshelman@hotmail.com rparker924@comcast.net
Wrobel ’11. I had the pleasure of sitting with my roommate Christopher, spent time in Palm City, FL, with Lisa Hanlon
and Michael’s godmother, Paula Monahan Bedard ’85. Garzia ’88 and Corrado Garzia. They met up with Martin 1992 | 1997 |
“For several years I was active with the KSC Alumni Board. Poirier and Patricia Pastor Fox.
Kate Shepard Dugan Danielle Dearborn Gagne
I enjoyed helping out so much and loved the people I was “Although it wasn’t in a sunny locale (we were in CT at patedugan@snet.net gagne@alfred.edu
working with that I ran for the Alumni Board of Directors. I the home of Susan Newsom ’89, I had a great day that
recently finished my last three-year term. I have had the joy
of meeting so many alumni, oldest to newest. I have worked
same weekend visiting with Sue, Diana Dorval Meyer ’89, 1993 | 1998 |
Christin D’Andrea Sticca ’89, Jennifer Shaw Johnston
with four College presidents and really started to understand ’89, Julie Weinzierl Strong ’89, Kerry McDevitt ’91 and Shelli Bienvenue Cook Deb Clogher Burleigh
shellicook@yahoo.com deborahclogher@yahoo.com
Seth M. Klaiman Lisa Demers Harvey
smkri@aol.com lharvey2010@comcast.net
Three Keene State grads are Fred Forbes ’69 of Palmetto,
teaching at Laconia High School: FL, snapped this shot of alumni Bridey Bellemare has been named executive director Kristen Cranson Nelson
from left, health teacher Crystal enjoying a Red Sox pre-season of the New Hampshire Association of School Principals. kanelson02@hotmail.com
McDonough ’07, social studies game in Florida, along with
teacher Maggie Roberts ’10, and President Melinda Treadwell ’90.
math teacher Susan Foss ’10.
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