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The Colonial Circle 78 Updates for 2008! Cindy Anderson is happily residing in Oregon, enjoying her private practice as an Acupuncturist. She loves what she does, and looks forward to each day she helps another person feel better. "I'm still surprised when I look in the mirror and see those curly grays popping up, but then I think how lucky I am to have hair... I don't get to the East coast often, and haven't been back to Acton in 20+ years. I'm sure I'd be surprised to see the changes!" (2008) Cindy Campbell : Then, pretty good. Now, not as good! (2008) Since the last reunion Robin Collmer took back her maiden name and is happily living with her two children Kalin ('91) and Tyler ('93) in South County, Rhode Island. Her daughter Kalin plays the flute in the high school band and her son Tyler started on the JV soccer team this past year. Both Robin's children also love snowboarding at RI's only ski area, Yawgoo Valley. They both hope to hit the slopes some day soon out at Beavercreek Resort in Vail, Colorado where their Uncle Matt works. Robin works for a Human Resource Specialist Company out of Needham, MA which gives her a lot of flexibility with her childrens' schedules. Robin has been on assignment at CVS's Corporate Headquarters for over 2 years now. Prior to working at CVS, Robin worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat where she met Tony, a special person in her life who introduced her to the adventures of motorcycle riding. "I was petrified at first, but now I really enjoy it"! (2008) Bradford Feltus is alive and well in Lancaster Massacusetts, pondering ways of "Going Green" and getting off the grid. "I see Vermont in my future! Hope to see your old faces in the near future. Ali, did I really change Kenny Franks' tire on prom night? I think the blackouts started sooner than I first thought. I'll get you your yearbook soon!" (2008) Mary Franz Allan is enjoying her 25th year as a Chef/Instuctor in the Culinary Arts department at Lowell High School. She can't afford to retire, so feel free to drop in for a visit any time before 2020! Mary's two money pits (aka her children) continue to make her proud as Brandy (1984) graduated from New England Culinary Institute with a BA in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Brandy is currently the Sous Chef at Sweet Waters in Burlington, VT. Robert (1988) is attending college for Physical Training/Therapy. Mary is looking forward to the "empty nest" as promised by "the supportive parent contract". (2008) Duane Gavin has "led a curious existence" since '78 (tell us something new, Duane!) -- first to the Univ. of New England in Biddeford ME, then graduating from Framingham State College with a BA in sociology. The early years are filled with memories of "hopping boxcars in Tibet, chatting with the Pope, bringing down the Berlin Wall, and a staring contest with a tank in Tiananmen Square." Bored as an expatriot, Duane returned to MA and now lives in Templeton with his wife Moira (married in '94), son Casey ('99), daughter Torey ('02) and Liam ('08), and currently works as the Program Leader of four group homes for at-risk children, ages birth - 20 with LUK Crisis Center, Inc. in Fitchburg MA. (2008) As of 2008, Hoovy's in his 20th year as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. He's been living overseas as a diplomat for almost 12 straight years -- get your maps out! He served in China and Africa, and in 2008 he moved from Nairobi, Kenya to Kampala, Uganda. He'll be posted in Uganda for at least two more years, and strongly encourages his classmates to come on over to see Africa. He'll personally guarantee that no Class of '78 visitor will be eaten by lions or die of malaria. Hoovy is married to the beautiful Kathy Lin of California and they have two boys, Terry (1990) and Patrick (1992). Stay in touch! (2008) This may not surprise anyone, but Barbara Jaus is working at an art museum! She is the Executive Assistant to the Director at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH. She is also Mom to two great kids: Kate and Ally, both born in the early 80s (you do the math). Last seen at the 5th reunion, a heck of a long time ago! (2008) Chuck Krysieniel is a Travel Director with Carlson Marketing Worldwide. "Basically, I spend my time traveling around the world annoying hotel managers". This intriguing position places Chuck in onsite operations management of Meetings, Incentives and various Special Events. Special Event Sites have included the Doge's Palace of Venice, the Palace of Versailles, The Shores of Lake Tahoe, Beaches of Costa Rica and Waikiki, Gumpoldskirchen (a 12th century village near Vienna), Monaco, Cannes, St. Bart's, Aruba, Bermuda, the Bahamas, nearly every theme park in Central Florida, Convention Centers in nearly every Major American City as well as such memorable spots as the Holiday Inn of Overland Park, Kansas. He averages 200 days a year on the road. "Some of my best days are on planes." Chuck earned a BS in Communications/Media from Fitchburg State College in 1982. Moved to Minneapolis where he worked in medical video production. He followed his heart and went west to San Francisco in 1988 where he worked in numerous luxury hotels, special events and nearly 5 years at a Silicon Valley network consulting firm. Eventually Chuck left the San Francisco Bay area and moved north to the Emerald City of Seattle, where he makes his home with his partner of 10 years, Brian Reed, professor of English at the University of Washington. Brian was recently awarded a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Fellowship; Chuck and Brian will be spending the Spring Semester of 2009 at the University of Bochum in Germany. Brian will be lecturing; Chuck will be writing and traveling as much as possible. "We are looking forward to weekends in London, Paris and Amsterdam." "I still have close ties to Acton, my parents have lived on Independence Road since 1959, my little sister works for the town and one of my nieces dates a Flannery!" (2008) Chris Malcolm attended Bates College, ULowell, and UNH. He has lived in most of the New England states and had at least a dozen different jobs. He spent a year travelling with Up With People, and lived in Kenya for 2 years where he was a Peace Corps volunteer. He finally settled down in Portland, ME, where he met his wife Susan (married in 05). They have a son, Eben (07). Chris's previous interests (singing, contradancing) have been replaced by new interests (diaper-changing, trying to get enough sleep). (2008) After leaving MassArt in her senior year to follow her parents and siblings to the west coast, Maurie J. Manning (known in school as Maureen) has been living in sunny California for a quarter of a century now. In the 1980s working in the art department of an educational software company, she was one of the original groups of artists using computer mice to coax pixels (in a fixed palette of 16 lovely colors including magenta) into fairly traditional looking children's illustrations. Fortunately, there have been massive improvements in digital illustration since then. Maurie's whole art studio fits in a box on her desk, and she never runs out of paper. Besides writing and illustrating picture books like the upcoming KITCHEN DANCE (check out her website at www.mauriejmanning.com) Maurie has kept busy raising two kids (son Robin graduated Spring 08 from UC Berkeley as an Architecture major and daughter Danielle is a high school student) as well as two dogs and two African Grey parrots. They all enjoy hanging out with friends and family in the San Francisco Bay Area where they are still waiting for the Big One. (2008) Jane McNutt and Pete von Jess married following the ten year reunion and live in Raleigh, North Carolina with their four children. They look forward to another great reunion with you. (2008) Ray Paquet is a Managing Vice President and Distinguished Analyst for Gartner, Inc., where he provides strategic counsel (strategies, roadmaps, M&A activities, etc.) for users, vendor and bankers/VCs. Ray has traveled extensively for work and is a much sought-after speaker. He also manages a team of analysts responsible for research in Infrastructure and Operations technologies. Ray and his wife Janice have two children, Eric, ('89 - off to snowboarding college in VT) and Amanda ('91 - a junior at GDRHS). In his spare time, Ray likes to travel, fish, read, relax, and watch sports. (2008) Joan and Mike Ring celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year. Their daughter Jami ('92) is entering her sophomore year of high school. Mike's on his 24th year with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Florida where is a detective lieutenant supervising the Crimes Against Persons Section. "I want to say hi to Dave Straub (go Sox!!), Mike Blankinship, Bill Delzell, Kevin Page, and my college roommate Mike Megan. Feel free to drop me a line or give me a call!" (2008) Geoff Roberts and his wife Barbara live in Houston, Texas along with their two wonderful daughters Elizabeth Anne ('90) and Abigail Grace ('94). Elizabeth graduated from Episcopal High School in Houston with honors in May and she will be starting as a freshman at Texas A&M University in the fall of 2008 (are we really "mature"/old enough to have college age children?). Abigail will be going into the 8th grade this fall. Barbara is a stay at home mom and is active in the community. Geoff's outdoor advertising businesses (RTM Media LLC and Bluewater Outdoor LLC) now own over 150 billboards in 5 states and is continuing to expand. Geoff's civil engineering and MBA degrees come in handy with the myriad of challenges experienced in a small company. He continues to be active in the energy industry and serves on the Board of Entegra Power LLC, a major independent power generator. With the girls' school, sports and travel schedules they have much less time to enjoy their ranch in Chappell Hill, Texas and are considering a potential replacement with something near the coast in New England. The family makes it to New England at least once a year to visit family in Stow, MA (Geoff's sister Nancy Roberts McPherson - she owns and runs the Airfield Cafe at Minutemen Airfield) and in Camden, Maine (Geoff's sister Trish Carleton - retired to Maine after teaching for 30 years) - both of Geoff's sisters taught most of the class of '78 when they were in AB Junior High. (2008) Brian Selling retired from the Army in July of 2002 as a Lieutenant Colonel, and is now in charge of something far more important -- Fifth Grade students. His family moved back to New England from Colorado so their now three year old son could enjoy his grandparents and extended family. "After teaching for six years, I can say this new role is still rewarding and great fun. I work in Lawrence, and despite the difference with Acton schools, I have to say teaching here is an incredibly rewarding experience!" (2008) Mark Smith is still playing, recording and teaching at Drum Academy USA in Colorado Spring. Starting up a drum company? We'll see. Mark's Summer 2008 includes gigs with Kenny Giordano, Joe Uveges, Dick Cunico and Dangerous Mood. "My wife is almost done with her MSW. I will be thrilled to witness her defending her thesis. When she graduates in December I'm bringing my Bic lighter and all the whoopin and hollerin I can make. I'm gonna stomp my feet and shake the rafters. She is a bright and shining star for making a difference, one child at a time." (2008) Leslie Stanley Doskocil graduated from Mount Holyoke College in December of 1981. She and Bill Doskocil (think Beach Boys,'75) were married just a few days later on Christmas Eve. Bill was already working for the Navy in Washington, D.C., so they began living in Arlington, VA, with a view of the Washington Monument from their apartment window. Leslie worked as a lobbyist and took graduate courses at Catholic University through the Pentagon. They had their first two children Laura in '83 and Ben in '84. After Bill left the Navy in '87 they moved back to MA to be near their families and settled in Sterling, MA. Jonathan was born in '87, Lydia in '89, Kathryn in '91 and Christian in '94. This spring we celebrated their many inspiring achievements: Dr. Laura Doskocil, DPT earned her diploma and Ben is attending Suffolk Law in Boston. Jon endured his first year as a Plebe at the Naval Academy where they taught him how to make his bed and hang up his towels, something his parents failed at miserably. Lydia starts at Gordon College as a freshman. Kitty is a Junior at Bromfield in Harvard, MA and CJ is a 7th grader. "I'm not homeschooling any more and I'm loving my year off after over 20 years of teaching! Next, I have to figure out what I am going to do when I 'grow up'!" (2008) Dave Straub has a BS from ULowell and an MBA from Bentley College. Since the 25th reunion, he has settled in at a financial services firm as a SAN Engineer. In addition, he is still basking in the glow of TWO Boston Red Sox World Series Championships! He married Joan in 1994, and still lives in Dunstable, MA. Dave is the author of 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, Revisited'. (2008) Jane McNutt and Pete von Jess married following the ten year reunion and live in Raleigh, North Carolina with their four children. They look forward to another great reunion with you. (2008) Karen Welland is Karen Cronin and works at McWalter-Volunteer Insurance Agency in Maynard, MA. Karen lives in Leominster, MA with her husband, Michael, who she married in 1984 and has lived in Leominster for over 20 years. They have a daughter, Michelle ('85). Michelle has since graduated from Fordham University and is teaching in NY. (2008) Last on yet another list, Timothy Whelan is a graphic designer and principal of Firefly Graphic Design Studio, Inc., Kansas City, KS. Timothy was our freshman class president & left ABRHS for Minneapolis as a sophomore. He moved to Washington DC and met his beautiful wife Kathy. They were married in 1997, and have an amazing son Ryan ('00) and daughter Jessica ('04). Author of Kenny Pope, the Artful Dodger. "If any sees Rich Brague, please tell him Yes is touring this summer (with Wakeman), I'm up for camping in the Berkshires, and I've got some music he has to hear! If anyone sees Charlie Miller, please tell him Liz & I have the hug he's been looking for!" (2008) Since 2003 Mary Alex Clancy lives in Houston, Texas where she lives with husband, Michael Clancy and their three boys, Joe ('89), Patrick ('92) and Tim ('94), and their chocolate lab Gunner ('02). Mary has been a full time Mom since 1991, when her husband began his career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The family has lived in the Albany, NY, area, Northern VA and now Texas, and Mary hopes to eventually end up back on the East Coast in the Virginia/Maryland area. (2003) Mike Bachrach works for General Electric as the Northeast Sales Manager in GE's Refurbishment Systems Group. Mike, Pam, and their 2 daughters, Ellen ('92) and Jenna ('95) recently moved back to Acton. (2003) Mike Blankinship and his wife Meg live in Davis, CA and have 2 boys, Drew ('90) and Reid ('95). Although not nearly as fun as the rope tow at Nashoba Valley, Mike and his boys have a great time skiing up at Lake Tahoe. When not skiing or coaching soccer, Mike is running his consulting business, which advises agricultural entities and the golf industry on environmental issues. After finding and contacting Brett Hodess in the Bay Area, Mike is accepting charter membership applications for the CA chapter of the Class of '78's Alumni Association. (2003) Now living in Bentonville, Arkansas, Kim Boothman Duhamel graduated from the Univ. of MA with a BS in Marketing, and in 1983, married her college sweetheart, Scott Duhamel. After time spent living in CA, RI and IL, they built a home in Arkansas, and Kim is now very busy chasing their three children -- Courtney (1987), Zack (1989) and Max (1990), volunteering at church and school, and living a life that's "way too Mrs. Cleaver-esque"! (2003) Stephen Cochrane ("younger brother of the red-heads!") worked for BayBanks for 11 years and is presently a VP of Commercial Lending at Bank of NH. It hasn't always been a suit & tie for Steve. After high school, Steve studied Landscape Architecture and did a college internship with Sudbury Gardens in Acton, designing landscapes and running crews. It was at Sudbury Gardens that he met Kathy Dennis, the mother of his children. Though now divorced, they maintain a close friendship and share in the parenting of their beautiful daughter, Annie ('89), an A+ student ("Mom's side!") and their jock son Benjamin,('91). "He didn't get his sports acumen from me either!", Steve admits. Now residing in Manchester NH, with Kathy and the kids in nearby Amherst NH, Steve pursues his passion for fitness and kickboxing. (2003) "Let's see... since the last reunion I had a baby, bought a new house, quit my job (not good for the new house payments), and started a new career!" Lisa D'Agostine Coté lives in North Attleboro, MA with her husband and three girls: Margaux ('89), Hannah ('91), and ("surprise...!") Eliza ('99). For those good in math, you can calculate that she had one starting high school and one starting nursery school in the fall of 2003. Since she left the world of high tech sales, Lisa started a new career in low-tech ice making. "Yes, now I drive a Zamboni!" She is running Nashoba Valley Olympia in Boxboro, the rinks her Dad built back when we were kids. "Please stop by and visit if you're ever in the area!" (2003) After nearly 19 years in high-tech marketing/admin, Liz Deveau returned to the arts in 2001 and is now working for the Guggenheim Museum in Las Vegas. She reports that operating a not-for-profit art museum inside a casino is perhaps the strangest idea ever conceived but she is thrilled to be there nonetheless. Liz has lived in southern Nevada since 1996, doesn't miss New England winters, and enjoys spending her free time exploring the southwestern U.S. (2003) Having lived in the Mormon desert for 20 years, Scott Dickinson has two wives ("just kidding, one current, one ex!") and four wonderful kids: Ricky ('87), Katie ('89), Bobby ('90) and Danny ('93). Scott moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1978, then attended College of Graphic Arts at Rochester Inst. of Tech. from '81-'84. He returned to LV and continued a 21-year career in sheetfed lithography, including a position as VP/GM of Polaris Printing & Publishing. Divorced after 12 years in 1997, Scott resettled in Leesburg VA, working as Chief Estimator at Better Impressions, Sterling, VA. "Now I'm re-married to Patti Chapman Dickinson, quit printing and am working as an interpretive naturalist with The Audubon Naturalist Society... can you say 'mid-life crisis'?" (2003) Bill Fenniman serves New Hampshire's fifth largest city, Dover, as Chief of Police, his position since 1990 following 10 years as a police officer, holding all ranks within his agency. He earned both an AS and BS degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Hawthorne College, and has also graduated from the N.E. School for Law Enforcement Management at Babson College, the FBI National Academy and the JFK School of Government at Harvard University. Bill and his wife Donna have been married since 1984 and have 2 children, Billy ('87) and Blaire ('94), both multitalented sports enthusiasts. "I continue to cherish my lifetime friends from Acton and really enjoy those who I interact with on a frequent basis." (2003) Carol Finneault Sabourin earned a BS in early childhood from Framingham State College in '82, and a Masters degree in Human Development from Boston College in '86. Carol married Robert F. Sabourin in '85, (September 14th) and they live in Littleton, MA with their 2 children, Matthew ('90), and Michael ('92). She's currently employed with Analog Devices, Inc., in Wilmington, MA working as the New Products Integrations Manager for Worldwide Manufacturing. (2003) Nancy Guidoboni is now Nancy Casey. She completed a BS in Chemical Engineering at U Lowell in 1982 and worked as an Engineer and Manager at Lucent Technologies until she "retired" on her 40th birthday. Since then, she has been studying jewelry design and silversmithing at the DeCordova Museum School in Lincoln, MA, taking guitar lessons, and working on her golf swing -- or at least that's what she does when she's not playing mother to Lauren ('93), wife to Mark (since '87), and slave to her home in Groton, MA. Nancy is going to do her best to not chicken out this time and actually show up for the 25th reunion. (2003) Liz Hryniewich studied Electrical Engineering at U-Lowell, then transferred to the Computer Science Program at Fitchburg State College. After graduating in 1982, Liz worked as a programmer for IBM in the Mid-Hudson Valley in New York. After several years, Liz transferred with IBM back to Massachusetts. Throughout the 90s Liz worked at several high tech companies and earned an MBA at night. She's living in Chelmsford and has been working for Sun MicroSystems since'97, and enjoys travelling, canoeing, hiking, gardening and other outdoor activites. (2003) After high school, Steven Imke joined the Coast Guard, where he learned to repair computer systems. While in the Guard, he married his wife Kim (in '81), and now has two boys, Josh ('83) and Hank ('91), along with a stepson, Jay ('79). In 1984, he joined Digital as a course developer and moved back to MA, then several years later was transferred to Colorado to become their site manager for documentation and training. In 1994 he left DEC to start Horizon Interactive, a company he later sold then reacquired, and after rebuilding that business, sold again in 2003. He still works at that company, while also running a real estate company with his wife, and they currently live in Monument, Colorado. (2003) Eric Karkane attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy and graduated with a BS in Marine Engineering. A move to Virginia followed, where he began working as an engineer at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He married his ABRHS prom date, Amy Roesler, in 1982, and they have two children, Rachel (1993) and Lauren (1995). Eric returned to school and received his Master's in Engineering Management from George Washington University in '95, and is working as the SUBSAFE Program Director at the NNS. (2003) Amy Kelts Leonard moved to northern California before our senior year, and finished school out there, but says the schools in MA are better. She now lives in Atlanta with husband Joe Leonard, whom she met while she taught windsurfing. They have two girls, Delaney ('98) and Bryn ('95). She has a degree in Physical Education and is now a tennis instructor and part time PhysEd teacher, and full time Mom. (2003) Michael Koonce graduated from Colby College in '82, and Northeastern University Law School in '87, then went on to survive a one year clerkship for a Federal judge. He followed that with 4 years as a Corporate Lawyer at Robes & Gray in Boston, six years as V.P., then Senior VP/General Counsel at Colonial Management Associates. In '98, Mike became Senior VP & Assistant General Counsel of First Union Corporation (now Wachovia Corp), and is currently serving as Senior VP and General Counsel of Evergreen Investments, Wachovia's mutual fund and investment management division. Mike married his wife Lee in 1986, and they live in Hingham, MA with their three children, Sam ('91), Molly ('96) and Jack ('99). (2003) Not much has changed since 1998 -- Sandy Macaulay Campbell and her husband, Seth, are still living in Acton and raising their daughter, Leslie (1994), who is now a student at Conant School. The challenge of raising a child with a disability takes up a good deal of her time, as does her position as the Executive Director of the Acton-Boxborough United Way, a position she's held since 1995. Sandy enjoys working in and on behalf of the A/B community, including several projects with the current ABRHS population. (2003) Patty Madison Antonville was the first one in the Graduation line. "I grew one inch in college and now I'm a whoppin 5 feet tall!" Her 6-foot tall husband loves her dearly and they have a "minnie me," a beautiful daughter named Kimberly ('93). "She is also the smallest in her class, as well as the smartest!" Patty has a BS in Business Management from ULowell. Shortly after graduating, she worked as a Regional Sales Manager for an electronics company, travelling 80% of the time until she burned out. Now Patty owns an Interior Design business, specializing in custom draperies, upholstery, and accessories. She's in sunny California, lured by her younger sister, Sharie Madison Kromnick, who convinced her that it was a land of endless opportunities! (2003) Colleen McDonald O'Clair married Gary in 1982, and they have 4 wonderful children: Stephen ('83), Beth ('85), Lynne ('87) and Craig ('89). Life in Littleton, MA, is definitely easier now that they are older. Colleen went back to her career full time in 1997, but decided to spend more time with their children before they are all off on their own and resumed her job as busy stay-at-home mom raising all the kids, Colleen is a veteran soccer coach and was soccer program director for the town of Litteton. Colleen continues her volunteer work for the Littleton Public Schools, has discovered gardening, and is working on plans to build their dream home in the Berkshires. (2003) Tim O'Rourke is VP of Sales & Operations at Plesk, Inc., a software development company supporting webhosting and corporate-distributed computing, located in Chantilly, VA, just outside of Washington, DC. Tim went to the University of Rhode Island and graduated with a BS in Chemical & Ocean Engineering, after which he went to 'nuke school' and became a Nuclear Engineer for 3 years. He then broke into the packaging industry with Pepsi Cola, and later went on to work for Ocean Spray Cranberries and for a national trade association for packaging as Director of Technical Services. He followed that by making a career change and was recruited into the dot com world as VP of Operations for a B2B e-commerce based software developer, which ultimately succumbed to the downturn in the tech world. Tim joined Plesk in 2000, and lives in Fairfax, VA with his wife Aimee (Goldman -- also an AB '78 grad) and their daughters Caitlin ('97), and Rachael ('99). He has two other wonderful children, Meghan ('86) and Corey ('88) who live with their mother in Westford, MA. (2003) Melanie Richards McCracken left ABRHS after her freshmen year with fond memories, and went on to graduate from Lexington HS. She spent a year working and skiing at Sugarloaf, and then went on to attend the University of New Brunswick in Canada where she earned BS in Forestry. She spent 7 years working for Bartlett Tree experts in Newton, MA and Brookline, NH as a tree climber (yes, with a chain saw) and then as a sales rep. She married Paul McCracken in 1988, with whom she started McCracken Tree Service in 1991, and they have three kids, Sarah ('91), Ian ('94), and Mikayla ('98). Melanie earned her MA in Education from Fitchburg State College in 1996, briefly taught 7th grade science in Concord, and now works as a substitute teacher in Leominster, where the family lives and operates their tree care business. (2003) After graduation, Amy Roesler Karkane attended Goucher College in Towson, Maryland where she graduated with a BA in Psychology. Soon after, she married her senior prom date, Eric Karkane, and they have lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia since that time. She received her Master's degree in Counseling from Old Dominion University in 1988, and is now a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and works for Sentara Mental Health management as a Director of their EAP program. Along with their two daughters, Eric and Amy live with their 8 lb neurotic miniature dachshund, and hope to attend the next reunion. (2003) Paul Sanford continues to work for the Federal Governement and has relocated to Washington, DC to work in the FDIC's Training Center. Paul missed his military experience in the Marine Corps following HS graduation to such an extent that in June of 2001 he reenlisted in the Army National Guard. "I know you won't belive this, but the Marine Corps felt I'm too old now and wasn't interested in taking me back! I must admit that Field Artillery is a young man's game" -- humping cammo nets and 100 pound shells quickly reminds me of my age!." Paul's favorite hobbies continue to be riding motorcycles with his friends, and scuba diving when he finds time to take a well-deserved vacation. (2003) Cathy Shea Chiasson married David Chaisson (ABRHS Class of '79) in 1983, and is now known as Cathy Shea-Chiasson. After living in various parts of New England, Cathy lives in North Andover with David and their children, Meganne ('88) and DJ ('90), and works as a special needs teacher in Methuen. (2003) Steve Snook spent 10 blissful years in Randolph, NH, working at a pulp mill that succumbed to the economic downturn, and shut down in August of 2001. Steve and his family -- his wife, Ann (Kitson), and children Katie ('93) and Tucker ('95) -- now live in Towanda, PA, where they've traded living around moose and trees for cows and corn. (2003) Sue Tatem is now the Southern Program Coordinator for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. This is a non-profit that provides recreational/sports programming for people with disabilities. The winter of 2002-03 is a crazy one, but she's loving every second of it! (2003) Trump lives in Yorktown, Virginia with a wife and two kids. Dave Trumpoldt was married to Amy in 1988; Julie was born in 1990; and Ken in 1993. He works as the engineering manager for a small company that designs and installs automation systems for navy ships. After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dave spent 5 years in the Navy, then 14 years in combat systems engineering with Lockheed-Martin in Moorestown, NJ, and Wallops Island, VA. His family enjoys the "Hampton Roads" area: "It's not a cultural mecca, but there are beaches and water everywhere, and always an abundance of activities through the entire year. Season's passes to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg keep our family young-in-spirit!" (2003) Since 1998 Walter Bachman is Scott Bachman -- "I always went by my middle name!" Scott graduated from Western New England College ('82 BSEE) and Northeastern ('88 MSEE). He's divorced now and living in Merrimack, NH. Scott is a Senior Staff Test Engineer for Bay Networks in Billerica MA. "I've pretty much been out of touch with most of the class since High School. I do see Steve Coughlan quite often and we've remained friends throughout the years. I also worked with John DuPont for a few months at Bay, he's in Finance. I can't to go to the reunion, but I"m happy to hear from the class via email. Good Luck!" (1998) Susan Bridge joined the armed forces by enlisting in the United States Navy after graduation, and spent five years in the South. She moved to New Hampshire in 1988, and completed a Paralegal degree. Sue has worked in the legal field since 1991, and is now with a law office in Concord, NH. She has two children, Richard ('85) and Sara ('87), "the two most important people in my life!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone in August and want to extend my thanks to Maryann for contacting me!!" (1998) Susan Cooney is soon to be Susan Sollimo when she gets married in December. Susan attended an all-girl's catholic school in St. Paul MN. "I lasted two years -- I don't know what was worse:the weather or the school!" She returned to MA and graduated from Framingham State with a BS. She did a one year stint in NJ before moving back to MA. She's living in Boxborough and working in the human resource department at SAP America in Waltham . "I am busy spending time with my fifteen nieces and nephews, and traveling back and forth to Atlanta to visit my fiance Peter. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!" (1998) Lindsay Davis lives in Westford, MA (since 1993) and has been married since '89. Her husband, Christopher Brooks, is a '79 Concord-Carlisle graduate (the rivalry continues). They have a daughter, Amanda ('95), who keeps them busy. Lindsay graduated Green Mountain College and Bryant College, and has been with Arthur D. Little in Cambridge MA since 1983, now working in the Treasury Department as a Risk Management Analyst. (1998) Scott Fredrickson and his wife, Susan (married in '86), along with their 3 girls, Kirsten ('91), Elizabeth ('92) and Catherine ('94) live in Weston, CT. After graduating from Fairfield University in 1982, Scott worked with several software companies, including 10 years with Adobe Systems as director of sales. Last April, Scott left Adobe to become VP of Sales and Support at the Seattle-based startup, Kangaroo Inc., which develops software for collaborative file sharing and updating across networks. After living in CA for six years, Scott and his family are happy to be close to family and friends back in New England. (1998) Aimee Goldman is Aimee O'Rourke. She married Tim O'Rourke in l995, and they live in Fairfax, Virginia and have a girl named Caitlin ('98). Aimee is a day care center supervisor for Fairfax County, her career since graduating from college. She's helping with the reunion website. (1998) Linda Hancock is Linda Creamer. After college, Linda worked at Emerson Hospital, then various Boston hospitals. In 1984 she married Steve Creamer, a Boston firefighter. They have 3 children: Kevin ('87), Courtney ('89) and, Kelsey ('92). After living in Boston 10 years, they moved to Marlborough. "I love to run into our classmates, and I can't wait for this reunion -- I wish we could get together for more than one day. I hope everyone will bring old and new pictures!" (1998) Scott Harris is Director of Information Technology at Olicom,Inc., so he lives and works in Marlborough, MA. Scott's been married to Carol since 1986, and their daughter Katrina ('92). Never finished Zoo Mass -- but hey, how many do? He's a Porsche mechanic turned computer/network mechanic. (1998) Janet Hicks went to Barrington College in Rhode Island for 2 years, then transferred to Rhode Island College, graduating in 1982 with a BSW. In 1984 she married Christopher Palazini (AB Class of '80), becoming Janet Palazini. Chris works in the television industry, and introduced Janet to the field of computer graphics, where she worked for 7 years as a designer and supervisor. Now the busy stay-at-home mother of her 3 boys, Jason ('90), Evan ('93), and Ryan ('97), they live in Methuen MA. "I also recently started a new part-time job as a WIC peer counselor. I am really looking forward to seeing all my old friends at the reunion!" (1998) Cammy Holway is Cammy Holway-Moraros. She attended Curry College in MA for 2 years and earned her degree in social work at the University of Southern Maine. Cammy's been working at the Maine Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 1981 (!!!). She married Nick in 1983, and they designed and built the superinsulated home they now share with daughter Kathryn ('89). The threesome enjoys boating, hiking, XC skiing, and camping; Cammy substituted gardening, cycling, and volleyball for the soccer she played in high school and college. "It's been a long time since I played!" She's begun graduate work on a gerontology certificate, and spent part of this summer writing research papers. "Thank you to reunion committee for all your efforts !" (1998) Terri Lantz is Terri Jordan. While in grad school at UConn to become a Speech and Language Therapist, Terri met and eventually married a great guy from Lexington named Glenn in 1983! Now they live in Harvard, MA. Her first job was with Special Ed Dept. in the AB School System ("Boy do I have some stories to tell")! She has three very active (but FUN) kids -- Derek ('87), Nikole ('90), and Ashley ('92). She "retired" from teaching after second child was born to raise kids. After doing some educational consulting work, Terri and Glenn own Machine Design Services, Inc., a mechanical engineering and design business now located Boxborough. "Now, as a no-stress mom-of-the-90's, I can leave work at the last possible moment and drive like a maniac down route 111 trying to beat the kid's schoolbus to my driveway!" (1998) Scott Latvalla is married to Francine Germaine and they have two children -- Evan ('94) and Jocelyn ('97). Scott attended WPI, graduated in '83 with a BSME and WNEC and completed an MBA in '92. Scott now works in sales. Among his hobbies are his kids, hiking, skiing, kayaking. "20 years later, my height and weight are the same as in '78, but I'm on the verge of needing a hair transplant!" (1998) Maura Mahoney is now Maura Wallace. She attended Regis College, and decided to leave after completing two years: an all-girls college -- what was she thinking! She entered the wonderful world of hi-tech in 1982, and enjoyed a long and fruitful career at Digital Equipment Corporation for 16 years in several positions. Maura is now Marketing Program Manager at 3Com Corporation. She married Jon Wallace in 1985, and now has 2 wonderful girls Meghan ('88) and Molli ('95) to go with her wonderful husband. They live in Westminster MA, and love the country atmosphere. "My girls are so much fun -- I just adore being a mom. Thanks to Maryann and the committee for pulling this all together... the web pages look awesome! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion! (1998) Maryann Morse has 3 great children, Matty ('86), Shaina ('89), and Andrew ('92). Maryann felt fortunate to be able to be a full time Mom most of Matty's life, and now works part-time in a print shop (which is very convenient for this reunion), and dreams of starting her own photography business. Maryann worked very hard to get the 20th reunion together for us: Thanks Maryann! "I'm looking forward to a great time at our 25th reunion. See you there!" (1998) Diane Oldenburg is Diane Burton, married to Mark since 1990 -- they have 2 wonderful kids, Bradley ('93) and Sydney ('97). Diane has worked for GE Capital since 1989 ("I commute to Manhattan every day!"), and now she's Senior Vice President with the Merchant Banking Group, providing acquisition financing and equity to private equity firms. In 1991, Mark took a position with US Surgical Corp., and they moved to Fairfield, CT. "We really enjoy Fairfield, as we're very close to the beach and have made great friends." Life is very full -- they travel quite a bit, spend time in the winter months skiing in Vermont, and take summer trips to Cape Cod where Diane's mother lives year 'round. "I still keep in close contact with many of my Acton friends, and I'm really looking forward to the reunion and reconnecting with everyone." (1998) Bonnie Perkins is Bonnie Kresky, living in Southlake Texas since November 97. Bonnie married John Kresky Jr. (a good friend of Diane Oldenburg's husband) in '92 after 9 year career with Merrill Lynch Institutional Sales, Boston. She moved to Phoenix while John was at grad school and resumed with Merrill Lynch retail sales. They moved to Iowa for a short time ("luckily!") in 93-94, then to Illinois where daughter Julia ('95), was born. Bonnie had her son, Jack, in Dec of '98 in Texas. "I love being at home with the two of them, and I love Texas so far..." (1998) Palo Peirce has been married since 1989 to Kathy, and they have two kids, Palo ('90) and Lauren ('92), and live in Glastonbury, CT. Palo is working for Digital ("oops! Compaq!") as the Southern New England District Sales Manager. He graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, ME in '82, with a minor in skiing at Sugarloaf. After college, Palo spent a year as a substitute teacher at ABRHS: "Can I tell some stories about what some girls in Pottery Class were making while I was reading the sports page!" Palo's first assignment at Digital was in Santa Clara CA -- "a dot on the map back then." During 6 years there he met Kathy (Julie Downing's CA roommate!), married her in Providence, and settled in Glastonbury, CT. Palo & Kathy spend their free time attending soccer, t-ball, and hockey games, and ski in Vermont. "Now I am quite the adult -- you must call me Mr. Victor Mature! Where did all that time go? Looking forward to the reunion!" (1998) Ken Pope still carries that French Horn around, but claims to be bigger than it is now! He is married to a flutist, Tess, and has 4 kids - 2 sets of twins! - and a menagerie of animals. He has been spending his time since '78 traveling the world with Broadway shows and playing for such celebs as Liza Minelli and Ray Charles. Now back in Boston with the family, Ken can be seen playing with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony. He says anyone with diaper-changing talent: please stop by!! (1998) David Putnam attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. (RPI), graduating in 1982 with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. Recruited out to the golden coast (Southern CA), he met Mariann; a native of Buffalo, NY, and "the first girl I met!" They've been married since 1985 and have three young-uns: Matthew ('87), Heidi ('89), and Jonathan ('91). In 1990, made a change from a "big" aerospace company where David worked mostly "black" programs, to a small, privately-owned company called Micro Craft, Inc. In 1992, he was appointed General manager of Micro Craft - Ontario CA Operations. "Although I was a single college graduate, on my way to the mecca of decadence, it was difficult making the move to California. I thought I would last three (3) years, tops! Fifteen years later (in 1998)... it's hard to beat the weather, the beaches, and the mountains. It is great getting re-connected with everyone. I read through the personal summaries and the faces emerged from the fog. I look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!" (1998) Carolyn Reidy is Carolyn Elkins. She's been married to David since 1994, and they have three children, Kyle ('95), and Karleigh and Casey (twin girl and boy ('97). They moved from Chestnut Hill, NJ, to Stow in 1997, and love being out of the city! Since 1991, Carolyn has worked in sales for Restrac, Inc., a software company in Lexington, MA, and also worked for for 8 years with Arthur D. Little as a Research Analyst in Chemicals and Plastics. (1998) Cindy Secor O'Neil graduated from UNH with a degree in Civil Engineering. She has been working for Stone & Webster in Boston ever since, these days on hazardous waste remediation projects. Cindy married Jay O'Neil (from Concord) in '85 and they have 2 daughters, Morgan ('91), and Mackenzie ('94). They live in Duxbury, so they can be close to the fine sailing waters of the Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds. "We do the Figawi Race from Hyannis to Nantucket every Memorial Day to kick off the summer, and then sail with our family around Martha's Vineyard. The girls love it" (1998) Rick Sette graduated from Northeastern University in '83 and has worked for several government consulting/contracting firms as a financial and business analyst. In '92, Rick accepted a position as a Program Manager at Aeronautical Research Inc. (ARINC) located in Lexington, Ma., and has been there ever since. He has been married to Jeanmarie since 1992 and they have two beautiful little boys, Nicholas ('96) and Zachary ('97). (1998) Dean Taylor lives in Spring, TX with his wife Lisa ("the Texas gal I married in 1990"), and two great sons -- Steven ('92) and Michael ('96), who are "the joy of my life!" After graduation, he worked at Data Terminal in Maynard for 2 years, then went to New Hampshire Tech for a business degree. A couple of years working in construction led him to move to Houston, TX where he began a sales career, and is now with Southwestern Bell. "Thanks to Maryann for putting this together, and I am truly sorry I won't be able to attend - y'all have fun!" (1998) Brian Walsh is a salesman for the software firm Synopsys. Since graduating from the Univ. of Maine at Orono in '82, Walshy worked for a variety of semiconductor companies, but loves working for Synopsys, a provider of engineering software to a host of high-tech companies. His clients are Compaq Computer (formerly Digital) and Intel (formerly Digital), so the pull of A-B continues -- "I just can't seem to get too far away from my roots!" He came across York, ME, the quintessential New England sea-coast community, and decided "here is where I wanted home to be." Although his commute to Burlington, MA is a "challenge," there is nothing like living on the coast. Brian's new bride Camilla, ("Yes! July 18, 1998: we honeymooned on the Greek Islands!) loves their home in York, and they both look forward to further travels abroad: "John Hoover, look out -- I'm sure that we'll be taking you up on your offer to come visit! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion." (1998) Steve Ward has been living in Canada since 1982, where he worked for DEC until 1996 when he went to work at a start-up as employee #6. Now staffed with 70 employees, Zorba is responsible for the company's Technology Division. He married Norma in 1982, and they have two kids, Michelle ('86) and Kevin ('87). Exclaiming "who needs college?", Steve enjoys golf and hockey and looks forward to the reunion. "Many thanks to Maryann for all her work!" (1998) Jill Webb has been married since 1987, has three sons, and works in accounting at Windmoeller & Hoeschler Corp. After college, Jill worked in publishing for seven years -- her last position as production manager at Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. "Then I started a family and got my Masters Degree in accounting." (1998) Wendy Wells is Wendy Martins. Wendy got married in 1984 and has two beautiful children, Jillian ('88) and Jeffrey ('91). She lives in Sanford, Maine, and works as the Administrative Assistant at the local YMCA. "I was absolutely thrilled to hear from the reunion committee. Good luck with the reunion. I'm not sure whether we can attend, but will let you know!" (1998) Joanie Westcott is Joanie Westcott Gile and VP of Operations at Piscataqua Savings Bank in Portsmouth NH. A graduate of Skidmore College with a degree in elementary education, she stayed in NH and married her first and only husband since 1982, Michael. They have two beautiful daughters, Allison ('88) and Molly ('91). Joanie has done a lot to make this reunion happen: "I had fun assisting Maryann with the reunion planning! It's been fun renewing old friendships." (1998) Dewey T. White III first went to BU after graduation, then went west to CA, "settled" in Bel Air, and went to work at movie/TV studios. It was there that he developed a taste for black Porsches and spending Saturday nights at the Hotel Bel Air -- that's when he wasn't in Las Vegas, of course. He's back in Acton getting his MBA and working for Meditech, which sends him to the UK occasionally. He says one of the "black Porsches can be seen sitting in front of the house on Revolutionary Road"! (1998) Elaine Withrow is still ("happily!") single in Burbank, CA, where she's overseen production of the NBC entertainment show "Access Hollywood" since 1996. Elaine meets, greets, and works with a variety of Hollywood stars: "Tom Hanks has been the nicest so far!" She graduated from Emerson College in 1982, and worked at WBZ-TV, WCVB-TV, WHDH-TV, and WGBH-TV before moving to CA in 1992. Elaine also worked with 20th Century Fox, and The Disney Channel before landing at NBC. "I love working at NBC and Access Hollywood! See you all at the reunion!" (1998) |
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