University Magazine Winter 2017

Beginning the Climb F I R S T-Y E A R PROGRAMS

Inside This Issue 108 Years of Laurentians The Wheeler/Manning Family

Snapchat Unsnapped Year One

SLU Hockey’s New Coach Mark Morris Every St. Lawrence student is expected to acquire speaking skills. At St. Lawrence it is not enough to write well; St. Lawrence students must also learn to speak well and express their ideas clearly and confidently in front of groups. We build rhetoric skills into every aspect of our curriculum. The result is that our history majors and our math and science majors graduate with superior rhetorical skills just as do our philosophy, English and government majors. This is a unique distinction. Gilbert C. Maurer ’50 Director & Former COO, Hearst

“In Pursuit of Harmony” —TEDxSt.LawrenceU ten speakers—faculty, students and alumni—were selected to present talks at the first TEDxStLawrenceU titled “In Pursuit of Harmony,” on November 12, 2016, in Peterson-Kermani Hall. The newly formed TEDxSt.LawrenceU student club has begun organizing for a second event in 2017.

Photo: Anabel Encarnación '17 presented "The Afro-Hyphen: Understanding Black Identities" at the event. Wınter ’17

First Things First: 20 Shaking the High School Out St. Lawrence University’s First-Year Program continues to evolve after 30 years.

11 Decades of One Laurentian Family 50 Celebrating the Wheeler/Manning Family

108 Years Departments 4 Generations 6 27 1 2 A Word From the President 28 Philanthropy in Action 34 Class Notes LAURENTIAN Students COUPLES 16 On Campus 32 On Social Media 69 From the Archives 16 Sports 33 First Person

On the Cover: Emily Viehl ’19 finding her hold on the Munro Family Climbing Wall. Emily’s First-Year Program was titled An Outdoor State of Mind in which students explored how the development of outdoor skills (and outdoor leadership skills) affect the way we see ourselves, our physical bodies, and our well-being. A Word From the President

Hockey Night in Canton f there were a North Country And yet, all who enter and leave jazz tradition, equivalent to the St. Lawrence, inevitably, learn a little music evoked by the Mississippi something about hockey and acquire Valley, it would be expressed as some agreeable feeling for a beloved ice hockey. The pleasure of college tradition, played by a varsity men’s syncopation and groove are team on campus since the 1920s and inside that distinctive game, played at from the 1970s by women. Ibebop speed. Even when the goalie slaps Why is St. Lawrence hockey and slaps that oversized stick on the ice to noteworthy? What is there to think about signal the end of a penalty kill, a when the community gathers in Appleton percussive beaver-tail sound beating Arena, or is the point not to think too upstream, you can hear the cadence of a much? Is there anything to it other than kick drum in a jazz set. an easy vicarious brush with intense Hockey, like the term jazz itself, is an physicality and the release of otherwise odd word. There is no trace of linguistic tethered emotions? At St. Lawrence, we origin, not in English, French, Dutch, or live in a serious academic setting, Algonquin. The game’s history, however, immersed daily in concepts, motifs, has a more confident beginning on the analysis, discourse, and creative frozen St. Lawrence River around the expression. How do you “read” this game time of Canada’s national self- if the story is new to you or how do you determination as a dominion, rejecting rediscover it if it’s a familiar old book? its status as a colony in 1867. To start, I like seeing fresh, untouched, It seems that a convergence of early and glimmering ice, immediately before The majority of Laurentians have athletic influences from Celtic, Northern the competing teams appear from their European, and Native American cultures locker rooms. Maybe it’s like Emerson’s never played ice hockey, so for lots eventually produced a game played by preference for the sanctuary quiet before skaters, carrying bent sticks, chasing a the start of church. The St. Lawrence of people it is an untried, purely small petrified disk, while other emerging “barn,” as hockey insiders often call sports incorporated a lively, pliant ball their home rink, preserves this quality of second-hand experience. Many with more predictable spin. There are still contemplative stillness when people forerunner remnants of hockey called arrive early, different from the feeling of have never seen hockey until their shinny and bandy preserved on frozen wired expectancy now commonplace in outdoor patches. the rock concert atmosphere of most first semester of college life, The majority of Laurentians have never sports arenas. played ice hockey, so for lots of people it The father of a hockey student, who is sometimes beginning their is an untried, purely second-hand himself a scholar of the game, once said experience. Many have never seen hockey to me that he loved “the metaphysic” of spectator’s career with one of the until their first semester of college life, Appleton. It would be overreaching and, sometimes beginning their spectator’s therefore, contradictory to the most legendary college rivalries career with one of the most legendary transcendent golden mean, for anyone college rivalries known in America, to claim Aristotle’s presence in this known in America. usually played right before fall finals and corner of campus. And yet, before the the first big snow—the Clarkson game. action begins, there is something 2 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

ST. LAWRENCE university magazine A Word From the President VOLUME LXVI | NUMBER 1 | 2017

VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS Melissa Farmer Richards

subliminal about the knotty-pine instead, a hive, an ordered purpose; there EDITOR-IN-CHIEF woodwork and the empty surface is a dance, and the swarm is trying to tell Deborah Dudley beneath, a flat, unscratched looking- each other something. The journal page CONTRIBUTING WRITERS glass, as if bringing an Adirondack pond turns, and the writer scratches out the Ryan Deuel indoors to admire on a cold night. new words: elegant, flowing, humbling, Meg Bernier Keniston ’07, M’09 Once the puck drops, the game erupts precise, and adaptive. June Peoples (1963-2016) into a state of chaos, which by all As eye and mind adjust to the drama on

appearances will seem abstract, merely ice, also to the full-blown sensory PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR formless athletic power and speed. What environment on the safer side of the glass, Tara Freeman to think or notice, whether it’s your first we begin to find and follow the puck game or one among the hundreds more easily. It can rip the air with the CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Ed Lemire before? An observer’s journal entry cleanest aerodynamics or wobble

begins in staccato syntax, no full dangerously like a slow-motion bad day. ART DIRECTOR sentences, just words: hard, scrappy, The cloud of unknowing descends upon Jeff Macharyas profane, intense, and discordant. All player and observer for about as long as a seems frantic and quickly exhausting, human can take intense uncertainty. ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Susan LaVean and then the next wave jumps the boards Hockey requires, more than any other

to renew the desperate hopes for game, intervals of rest. And this CLASS NOTES MANAGER possessing an object worth no more than necessary structure is one of the most Anna Barnard a piece of kettle coal. The stakes are high important lessons drawn from the for something so small. lecture hall of college hockey. The curious ratio of inverse effect, that Once the puck drops, the game oftentimes, the less you do, the more insight and productivity you gain, is a erupts into a state of chaos. proof-point easy to miss during an hour of top speed and highly technical

performance. Yes, Coltrane and Dizzy St. Lawrence University does not discriminate against students, faculty, staff or other beneficiaries Trained to be theoretical (as are the took breaks, even while in the music. on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, best jazz players), can we find a pattern Hockey represents a quiet irony or, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in admission to, or access in this scene of blinding hyperactivity? better, a wise counterpoint to the to, or treatment, or employment in its programs and activities. AA/EEO. For further information, After a while, strangely perhaps, a dizzying pace of riffs, licks, and contact the University’s Age Act, Title IX and student’s intellectual capacity to analyze improvisation today, when the Section 504 coordinator, 315-229-5656. A complete policy listing is available at the action may seep into the prevailing adage everywhere, especially www.stlawu.edu/policies.

experience—ah-ha, a paradox on the on a college campus, is “to power Published by St. Lawrence University four times yearly: January, April, July and October. Periodical page. The perpetual motion of twelve through,” no matter what. Hockey, as it postage is paid at Canton, New York 13617 and at players, colliding, spinning, falling, turns out, resembles some of the best additional mailing offices. (ISSN 0745-3582) Printed in U.S.A. All opinions expressed in signed articles are while the most heavily armored of them courses taught at St. Lawrence because those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors and/or St. Lawrence University. also darts sideways like a bumble bee in it abides the wisdom of self-reflection, Editorial offices: Office of University Communications, a jar, suddenly breaks into a design, not how getting off the ice, taking a breath, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, phone 315-229-5585, fax 315-229-7422, exactly Euclidean as in baseball or is an essential part of the game. Not at e-mail [email protected], Web site www.stlawu.edu/magazine football, but coordinated nonetheless. first, but I now believe it is among the Address changes A change-of-address card to We would mislead ourselves if we many beautiful and hard things to do Office of Annual Giving and Laurentian Engagement, merely thought a slap-shot is the prelude or see in life, because in Appleton St.Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617 (315-229-5904, email [email protected]) to some slap-stick entertainment, where Arena every Laurentian faces the will enable you to receive St. Lawrence and other the laugh is always on somebody else inescapable challenge of thinking about University mail promptly. suddenly made to look foolish. There is, something differently. n —WLF 3 Letters

Letter from the Editor | Losing June advocate, the storyteller, the rescuer, the joker, and the ormally, i take great pleasure in finding mischief-maker. Losing June hurts. words to put on a page, and I am so grateful St. Lawrence University is a catalyst in many ways, and for most to have a forum in which to share the stories it is the place where we meet people who inspire us, show us their of St. Lawrence with all of you. However, in passion, and teach us about commitment. It is the place where we this case, there is no joy in finding the words become friends and colleagues. It is the place where I met June. to express how deeply sad I am at the tragic And I am forever grateful. passing of our colleague, June Peoples, who had joined the Deborah Dudley NUniversity Advancement and University Communications teams Editor in August 2016 as a writer, following an extremely successful 12- year tenure as the director of giving and finance at North Country Letter to the Editor | Outdoor Adventures Public Radio. On the evening of December 1, after we had i very much enjoyed the “From the Archives” photo in finalized some edits for her articles on pages 30-33, June was killed the Fall 2016 edition of the University magazine in which in a roadside accident while rescuing two stray dogs. the paddlers of the Hudson reunited to commemorate their The attempt to express the loss of June is beyond frustrating. incredible journey of 40 years ago. As an another Outing All words, written and spoken, are ridiculously inadequate to Club member myself, I missed out on that adventure, capture and illustrate June’s impact on the North Country but I did climb quite a few high peaks with John Mabie and on the many lives she enhanced. June’s community and Bob Holley. They were looking to knock off all 46 high involvement included the Potsdam Humane Society, peaks. They had done most of them already. I was less Canton-Potsdam Hospital, St. Lawrence Health System, experienced, but I tagged along and did the 10 “trail-less” and Reachout of St. Lawrence County. She had a passion peaks with them. I was amazed at how fast these guys hiked for dance and was a Zumba instructor at several locations, and how light they would pack. Not a single extra piece of including St. Lawrence University. equipment or stitch of clothing would be brought. Lean and St. Lawrence is where I met June. The University was a new mean was the gospel. Well, wasn’t I surprised when Bob beginning for both June and me—new jobs, new surroundings, pulled out a boom box and started playing a Grateful Dead new culture, a place where we would have to make new friends. tune at the top of that 46th peak! I confess, I was nervous about starting over. June started shortly Wonderful memories. And to this day, I still hike those peaks. after me, similarly shifting professional gears and similarly Tom (Tab) Bersani ’78 anxious and excited by the opportunity to tell the St. Lawrence Skaneateles, New York story. As June put it, “Every Laurentian has a story to tell— stories of inspiration, passion, commitment, and gratitude.” Letter to the Editor | Nepal Connections June had many talents. Not only was she a strategic thinker and what a pleasure and eye opener reading your HOME section an excellent writer, June was warm and generous, while in the Fall 2016 issue of the St. Lawrence magazine. simultaneously being an unapologetic mischief-maker. Both clever We found a coincidence in the article on Nepal and the and wise, June possessed a unique emotional intelligence and humanitarian efforts being put forth by St. Lawrence graduates. mastered a perfect blend of authority, humility, curiosity, humor, The church we attend in Vermont has a drive to raise funds and kindness. Her energy was palpable. She had a contagious to help rebuild schools in Nepal. The initiator and leader of enthusiasm for chasing the right words and phrases to pin down this fund drive is 13 years old. At two years of age, he came to the narrative of how so many lives intersect on the St. Lawrence live in Vermont. He has set a goal of $1,000. Currently, he is campus and how those lives impact the living and learning of this over that amount but has not yet achieved drive completion. community for generations. I learned a lot from June. We are passing your article on to this 13-year-old boy and Unfortunately, for all of us, sharing this space in time was his mother. short-lived, and my heart breaks for all of those who lost the Ward and Janet Wilson ’51 many rich facets of June: the partner, the friend, the dancer, the Arlington, Vermont 4 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017 BY THE NUMBERS

COMING! IN Admissions reports 565 first-year students have joined the Laurentian community, as have 30 transfer students, for a total CLASS of 595 entering students. 45% graduated in the top 10% of their class, OF an average high school grade-point average of 91, and a median SAT of 1820. They attend St. Lawrence from 33 states plus DC and 23 foreign countries. 20 18% are St. Lawrence legacies (family members 20 of students or alumni).

(Armenia, Belgium, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lebanon, Namibia, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Rwanda, South Korea, Swaziland, Vietnam)—September 7, 2016 ON CAMPUS LAURENTIAN REVIEWS MICHAEL J. MARTINEZ ’93 MJ-12: Inception NIGHT SHADE BOOKS, 2016

BY SID SONDERGARD, PISKOR PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH ollowing up the success of his Daedalus trilogy—in believer. Frank Lodge learns that the knowledge and skills he which he combines historical elements of the Napoleonic retains from others cannot be dissociated from the people to whom era with the genre conventions of traditional science they belonged: his mind becomes a melting pot of human voices fiction—Martinez begins his new MJ-12 (abbreviating and personalities. And the challenges to Ellis Longstreet’s private Fthe codename for the covert government program that is the focus prejudices serve as microcosms of the pressures that American of the novel: MAJESTIC-12) series by setting up what initially society had to begin addressing in the post-WWII era. seems like a Cold War spy novel in the early days of the Central The mysterious origin of their abilities is only one of the Intelligence Agency, and then grafting onto it the kinds of elements tantalizing us here, as the MJ-12 team prepares to extraordinary abilities associated with superhero narratives. Four interact with a group of their Soviet counterparts (who, in people from very different walks of life find themselves quite contrast to the conflicted Americans’ labeling of such gifted suddenly in possession of talents that radically disrupt people as “Variants,” instead refer to themselves as their lives: during a parent-teacher conference, Maggie “Empowered”), without any information about what abilities Dubinsky’s personal turmoil reaches out and impacts a they possess. Readers looking for a page-turning, character- father, turning a pillar of the community into an centered speculative narrative will have plenty to enjoy in the emotional firestorm; Calvin Hooks prays over the opening novel of this new series. n horribly-injured arm of a man who’d been taunting him moments before an accident at a tire factory JENNY WILLIAMSON ’02 occurred, and instantly his own energy and vitality Collections of Flaws in a Black Dress begins to drain into the stricken co-worker; Lieutenant FINISHING LINE PRESS, 2016 Frank Lodge learns while fighting in the final days of BY SARAH BARBER, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH World War II that when someone dies in his ollection of flaws in a black dress, the first proximity, that individual’s memories and skills pass to chapbook of poems by Jenny Williamson ’02, is a him; and Ellis Longstreet discovers that his touch can unwittingly heart-breaker. In 26 poems, Williamson explores love (and unpredictably) transmute one substance into another. and loss with star-struck and fiery language that is With the approval of President Harry Truman, Navy Calso earthy and playful. From the beginning, the reader trusts Lieutenant Commander Danny Wallace is assigned the this poet to speak deeply and truly about how desire overwhelms supervision of the MJ-12 project, including the recruitment and us: “I touched my tongue to the place at the root of your throat / training of its personnel assets, called “Variants” with enhanced and fell like a planet around a star,” she writes, describing an abilities. Once these characters are introduced, the novel is early encounter with the beloved. This is a poet the reader is propelled by the conflicts created by essentialist positions, social, eager to follow: “the world is bright as citrus,” she writes, political and spiritual. The most obvious ideological opposition of seducing not just the addressee of this particular poem but her the era, Soviet versus American, simply introduces the many readers to “Stay. Just for a minute”—whether it is to watch with struggles of the time, namely equal rights for American women her how “Outside the window the night sky / is being dramatic” and minorities. These issues contextualize the personal challenges or to walk, insomniac, with her at night when “my heart is a box facing each of the characters. Danny Wallace is torn between his of bees / and I can’t sleep.” The lover’s lexicon—all those words empathetic connections to the basic human needs of the Variants by which we name pleasure, grief, longing, pain—is under his authority and the political agendas they are obliged to Williamson’s companion on her journey serve as “assets” of the CIA. When Maggie Dubinsky from desire through suffering to unexpectedly becomes a person of power, her enhanced abilities acceptance. Her humor, searing self- and the opportunities they open up are shadowed by an increasing examination, and sharp eye ensure that tendency toward overcompensation, becoming increasingly more every reader will find in this brave book at masculine in her exercise of control. Cal Hooks learns that he can least one line that captures exactly some extract the life force from others as well as give it, which initiates a past or present moment in his or her fundamental moral dilemma for him as a committed Christian sentimental education. n 6 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017 KNOW IT ALL stlawu.edu/news

Two St. Lawrence seniors accurately predicted ❶ the Trump presidency. As the U.S. transitions to a new administration, universities, media outlets, and political organizations continue to assess the successes and failures of predictive modeling in the 2016 presidential election. However, back in October 2016, more than 30 St. Lawrence University students took part in the American Statistical Association’s National Election Prediction Contest. Students enrolled in Statistical Methods of Data Collection, taught by Professor of Statistics Michael Schuckers, worked in groups and were challenged to use analytical methods to predict the next president prior to Election From left: Rutendo Chabikwa ’17 of Zimbabwe, Xaviera Gitau ’17 of Day. Seniors Mary Beth Benzing ’17 of Angola, New York (pictured Kenya, Ajok (Victoria) Deng ’18 of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Moemedi Rakhudu ’20 of Botswana represented the Botswana below right) and Šejla Palić ’17 of Bosnia and Herzegovina (left) delegation, while Yvonne Boateng ’18 of the Ghana, Namarig Kram were among very few entries that provided analytics to accurately ’18 of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and Steven Valverde Porras ’19 of Costa Rica represented the Liberia delegation. predict the Trump victory in the 2016 election. Their results made national news and as Mary Beth told The Washington Post: Regional African Union Awards in Committee “Everyone was putting weight on 2016 polling, but we used a ❹ Leadership went to Rutendo Chabikwa ’17, Yvonne lot of data from 2012 because we thought it was most relevant. Boateng ’18 and Namarig Kram ’18 and Outstanding Putting a little history in there made for a better prediction.” Delegation in Committee Award went to Rutendo Rutendo Chabikwa ’17. Seven St. Lawrence University students and their faculty advisors participated at the second-annual New York Six Regional Model African Union, which took place in October at Colgate University.

Nine students participated in a geological ❺ field methods course in Iceland with P. Jay Fleisher ’61, faculty emeriti, Alexander K. Steward, associate professor of geology, and Matt VanBrocklin, geology technician. The purpose of the course was to introduce students to the complex interplay of volcanic and glacial processes with the human environment and to study how Iceland is maximizing the natural resources while adhering to using sustainable The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded practices in heating, electric and water usage. n ❷ St. Lawrence a four-year grant totaling $800,000 to support the “Sophomore Journeys” program. This new program will offer a new series of second-year student seminars and courses that are linked to experiential learning opportunities, including internships, community outreach, and summer research fellowships. (see page 26)

Eliza Koso ’18 of Lexington, Massachusetts, and ❸ So Hyeong Lee ’19 of South Korea, were selected out of hundreds of applicants as Project Pengyou Leadership Fellows. They participated in a U.S.-China Leadership Training Summit in October at Harvard University. Project Pengyou (pengyou means 'friend' in Mandarin) is a program sponsored by the Golden Bridges Foundation that is mobilizing a rising generation of U.S.-China bridge-builders to bring about a world that embraces diverse cultures and shared humanity. 7 Legally Blonde, the Musical

T. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY’S DEPARTMENTS of Performance and Communication Arts and Music presented the musical “Legally Blonde” to sold out audiences in Gulick Theater in early SNovember. This was the first musical St. Lawrence University had performed since 1995. The performance was directed by Jennifer Thomas, assistant director of performance and communication arts, and choreographed by Kerri Canedy, visiting assistant professor of dance. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film by the same name, Legally Blonde, music and lyrics for the musical were written by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and the libretto was written by Heather Hach. Legally Blonde, the Musical ON CAMPUS

Mapping the Trails of St. Lawrence

BY LIZ MILLER ’17 ftentimes the paths that The Campus Trails project plans, manages and monitors the connect us are ones that trail-use throughout campus. Professors and students assisting we don’t appreciate with this project at St. Lawrence have worked to preserve and enough. examine the trails that run throughout our community. The The St. Lawrence team is also working in conjunction with the Village of Canton Geographic Information to be included in a larger trail map of the entire surrounding System, or GIS, program, along with area. For now, their focus is on evolving, improving and Oaccompanying University departments are identifying the trails on campus. working to develop, maintain and observe these Halley Choy ’17, one of the students who has helped with this trails so that St. Lawrence and eventually the project, worked with Peter Pettengill, assistant professor of entire Canton community can enjoy them. environmental studies this past summer. She and Pettengill What got the project going was the interest and measured the trails using ARC GIS software, in order to see if donation of Tom Saddlemire ’70, an alumnus the trails are being used, overused, and maintained, to interested in outdoor activity, especially mountain determine which trails need what for improvement. biking. His gift creating the Saddlemire Trail led to “I really like to run and travel new trails and find places that the assembly of a tripartite committee dedicated to are untouched, but easy to access,” Halley says, “so I love getting further developing and maintaining this and other to explore these paths and learn more about them.” trails as part of The Campus Trails project. Those who have been developing and connecting these trails “We’d like these trails to be accessible and known by campus, are already seeing the results of their labor. “Anytime I’m out on for running, walking, biking, or whatever gets people outside— the trail, I see people out there,” Head Nordic Coach Ethan ultimately to show that we have this great land as a resource right Townsend says. “When you think about our location and what in our backyard,” says Dakota Casserly, a GIS/GPS technician at we have here, we’re not a big-city school, but one of the appeals St. Lawrence. should be our accessibility of getting out in the woods.” n Quadathlon

BY JULIE ROGERS ’17 his past columbus day, St. Lawrence students Swimmer Meg Musser ’18 participated in the last three took part in the 31st annual St. Lawrence Quadathlons with other members of the women’s swimming and Quadathlon, a triathlon with a twist. This diving team. “We generally kill it in the pool, which gives us a unique athletic contest includes four events: a great jump on the competition. But the rest of the race is much 500-yard swim, five-mile bike, one-mile canoe, more land-lover friendly, so opposition catches up on us sea and two-mile run. Teams can compete in five creatures pretty fast. The last leg is always a fight to the death.” categories: student teams of all men, all women, mixed teams (two Though originally designed for the swimming and diving team, Tmen and two women), individuals called Ironmen and Ironwomen, the event gets competitive for all participating athletes. and faculty and staff. The winner of each category gets to take “We always do our best to protect our turf and try to bring home home a Quadathlon champion T-shirt. the gold,” Meg says. The late Bob Northrup, former head swimming and diving Kevin Swomley ’17 is a four-year Quadathlete for the Nordic ski coach, created the Quadathlon as a team bonding exercise. Now, team, and a repeat gold medalist. Members of the Nordic team the event is run through the intramurals program, and is directed are also regular participants in the event, and have won in at least by Robert Clemmer, head swimming and diving coach. one category for the past few years. “It was met with so much enthusiasm that the other varsity “I wouldn’t say the swimmers rule this event,” Kevin says. teams asked to participate,” Clemmer says. “Eventually the teams “I would say our record proves otherwise.” n included other students on campus and faculty and staff.” The event averages 15 teams with participation from across the Athletics Department. Annie Williams ’17, a member of the women’s rowing team, competed this year for the first time. “The crew team has never done a Quadathlon before,” Annie says. “Our coach said this was a good cross-training exercise that also included a chance for team bonding.” 10 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Snapchat Unsnapped: Year One

BY DEBORAH DUDLEY herever you fall on the social As user numbers increased on Snapchat, the 10 members of media love-hate spectrum, the student social media team began researching college and understanding social media has university accounts, evaluating effective content and assisting become a critical component of with generating a strategy that would engage our target strategically navigating the higher audiences: current and prospective students. education landscape. With each “We launched ‘stlawrenceu’ in January 2016, hosting a generation of digital media apps comes the changing demands surprise day-long launch event on campus that garnered more Wand communications channels that inform and connect than 1,000 followers in less than 24 hours,” Keniston said. alumni, current students, and prospective students alike. “The team has spent the last 10 months sharing incredible Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are the dominant spaces stories which has helped us earn more than 2,400 followers, where the University continuously shares the St. Lawrence making it St. Lawrence’s fastest growing social account ever.” experience with tens of thousands of people. The latest With every new channel comes a learning curve. Keniston and her addition to the St. Lawrence social media stable is Snapchat— team have found that a 40-second story can sometimes take four an obsession for some, and a mystery to others. hours to strategize and produce. For now, St. Lawrence uses Snapchat to highlight snippets of student life and help high school What exactly is Snapchat? students navigate the college admissions process. What’s next snapchat is a mobile phone app that allows users to send depends on how the platform evolves and the features and photos and 10-second videos to followers. They can add captions, functionality it adds. So, snap yourselves in and join us for the ride! n emojis, and draw on their messages (known as snaps). Users can even use a camera filter to turn themselves into cats, dragons, and Not on Snapchat? We’ve created a YouTube playlist with some of our Olympians—or swap faces with people nearby. For most users, it stories: bit.ly/SLUSnapchat. Take a picture of the Snapchat logo is a quick-hitting, ephemeral modern day passing of silly notes. above to follow us. Snaps only last, at most, 10 seconds before being automatically deleted, unless added to the user’s Snapchat Story, which extends the availability of the content up to 24 hours. In recent months, news media outlets, special interests groups and marketing agencies have used Snapchat stories to distribute content to millions of users. It’s hard to ignore the demographic data of the more than 150 million daily Snapchat users: 60 percent are between the ages of 13-24 and 30 percent of teens rank Snapchat as the most important social network.* Those are key demographics for most colleges and universities’ marketing efforts, but deciding to join Snapchat is much more complicated.

St. Lawrence and Snapchat when our communications team debates whether or not St. Lawrence should join a social network, we outline the ways that platform could help the university and how it would benefit the community. Most snaps are shared privately between people or small groups. Institutions need to consider how a university’s content strategy would blend in to that landscape. Meg Bernier Keniston ’07, M’09, St. Lawrence’s social media manager, spent more than 18 months thinking and talking about Snapchat with her colleagues and her student social media team before creating the account. “I don’t take the decision to join another social media channel lightly,” she explained. “Each channel requires time, energy and resources to make sure St. Lawrence stands out among our peer institutions.”

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Strengthening Networks at Family Weekend

n september 23, 2016, Alumni and parents joined faculty, staff and students for Oa career and networking event.* From left: Kirsten LaMotte ’86, P’19, Hon. Charles Merrell ’81, P’13, P’19, Henry Wilson ’89, P’20, Madison Wilcox ’14, Dan Brindisi ’89, P’19, Jennifer Archie PHOTO BY NICK ZACHARA ’18 ’83, P’18 n

Laurentians in Residence Fall 2016 n october 27 and 28, 2016, students, and presented to classes, sharing Director of Home Development, distinguished alumni and their insights on successful transitioning Tory Burch; Jill Murphy Castle P’18, parents returned to campus for from college to the professional domain. Chief Business Development Officer, theO Laurentians in Residence program* This fall’s forum included from left: Weber Shandwick; William Doble P’07, organized by Career Services and the Bob Rich ’89, President, ROAR Logistics, ’10, Founder and Partner, Dodge Ski Office of Laurentian Engagement. Guest Inc; Kristin Clough Canty P’19, Boots; and Adam Seiden ’89, Managing panelists participated in a career forum, Proprietor, Operator, and Owner, Woods Partner, Northwestern Mutual— conducted informational interviews with Hill Table; Patricia Greene Isen P’18, NYC Park Avenue Office.n *Both events were sponsored in part by the Alumni Executive Council 13 Maimaitili Ruze '20 strings together identity markers as part of the Unity Project. St.and Lawrence the Unity Project

BY MAXIME BOST-BROWN ’17

T. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY, as well as the larger Canton community, participated in The Unity Project, a public art project installed on the Creasy Commons from September 30 to October 11. The installation was constructed by an open call to everyone, inviting them to tie strings of yarn to numerous poles marking characteristics with which each individual identified. SThe exercise prompted encounters with those that had a common “thread” and initiated dialog among participants as well as served as a visual representation of the ties that bind us as a community. The Unity Project is a way to visually represent the interconnections between students, faculty, staff and the community that otherwise may go unnoticed. Rian Falcon ’18, a global studies major and gender and sexuality studies minor, from Baltimore, Maryland, was one of several student activists who worked with St. Lawrence University’s Chaplain’s Office and the Office of Volunteer Services, to bring the project to campus. “This is just a first step, not to change perspectives, but to get you to see a new one,” she pointed out. “It gets students talking about things they wouldn’t normally talk about in the classroom.” The Unity Project is a national interactive art project launched in response to the negative rhetoric in American politics. (www.unityproject.net) The hope is to raise consciousness of the labels given to groups of people and how those labels limit interconnectedness as a society. SPORTS

Saints field hockey celebrates a goal on the field while wearing the Power of Pink jerseys in support of breast cancer awareness. Over the Power last seven years, St. Lawrence University Saints Athletics has raised more than $35,000 for those in the North Country of battling breast cancer thanks Pink to their Power of Pink initiative.

PHOTO BY JACK GREENE ’20 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017 Coming Full Circle After Three Decades, Mark Morris Returns to Appleton Arena

BY BETH SPADACCINI ’11 Morris left St. Lawrence following the They’re part of what the fabric of He’s been told that 1988 team’s NCAA runner-up St. Lawrence hockey is all about.” he is Intimidating. performance for the head coaching job But when you sit down with Mark at rival Clarkson University. In the is familiarity with the Morris, the new Charles W. Appleton intervening 28 years, he became the only University, the program, and the men’s ice hockey coach, you don’t feel coach to win 300 games at both the North Country are helping him intimidated… You feel his enthusiasm for collegiate and the professional level. Hrecruit new players into such elite this next chapter, and it is infectious. He was a head coach in the American company. When they get to St. Lawrence, That excitement spread throughout Hockey League (AHL) and an assistant Morris wants to develop the whole player, campus and beyond early in the 2016-17 in the National Hockey League (NHL). because it isn’t his team; it’s theirs. season, including a weekend sweep at And while he has a pair of Stanley Cup “I can help them get there, but ultimately home on October 14-15, and an 9-5-4 rings from his time in the Los Angeles if you play hard for the guy next to you, you record, 6-1-2 in the ECAC, by the Kings organization, he’s more likely to breed that synergy in the locker room and middle of December. mention the numerous St. Lawrence there’s ownership,” he explains. “When they “Coaching at Appleton is a real familiar alumni that have been a part of NHL embrace that and realize that their destiny is feeling: the sights and the sounds and the smells of the rink bring back a lot of real positive memories for me both as a young player and also as a coach,” he explains. “Up until now I’ve been really happy with the progress we’ve made. We’ve got several of the freshmen playing real key positions for us, and they’ve done an outstanding job,” Morris says. “It’s certainly a welcome sign for our team to find a way with young guys. We’re really looking forward to continued progress. I think every time out, we’re getting better.” Having served as an assistant under Marsh from 1985 to 1988, Morris is familiar with the rich history and traditions that have been built in the confines of Appleton Arena. He witnessed what he describes as the “blue-collar mentality” of St. Lawrence hockey first hand. championship teams or pursued careers going to be influenced by certain leaders “There were so many impactful as broadcasters, coaches, general pulling guys up, it’s a pretty special thing.” moments that greased the skids for the managers, owners and players. His The head coaching job at St. Lawrence rest of my career that happened here,” favorite Joe Marsh quote, “it’s better to gave Morris the opportunity to return Morris says, noting that the opportunity be humble than get humbled,” may have home to Massena, where his family lived for his career to come full circle has been something to do with that. while he was on the road for more than a one of the most intriguing parts of his “[They have] such a wide spectrum of decade. But, the real draw of the job was a new role. “The successful teams that I roles and areas of proficiency [and they] return to college hockey in the North had the good fortune of being part of, all started in one place,” Morris says, Country, where the fans’ passion for the and the ones that I competed against, talking about the Saints hockey alumni game is one of the defining characteristics brought an honest 200-foot game.” network. “Their persona is successful. of the St. Lawrence experience. n 17 SPORTS

St. Lawrence Proud

atthew edkins ’19 NCAA Swimming and Diving made an immediate Championship in Greensboro, N.C., impact for the in March 2016 for the program’s first MSt. Lawrence men’s swimming All-America recognition since 1988. He and diving team during his first then followed with honorable mention season in 2015-16, earning All- All-America in the three-meter event, America honors in two events as a placing 13th. rookie. Now a sophomore, Edkins “It was incredible to be the first says he didn’t come into his rookie (All-America) since the ’80s,” Edkins season with high expectations: “I just said. “I definitely hope there is not wanted to learn a lot and be able to do such a large gap in time in the future.” my best…really just play it by ear.” His goals going forward are But his laid-back attitude translated to simple: “To do the best I can and success on the diving board, as the make my family, coaches (especially Hunlock Creek, Pa., native finished eighth diving coach Conor Dorff), my in the one-meter diving competition at the team and myself proud.” n

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Seeing Double t. lawrence has always had strong family ties and that Ahmed Bayoumy ’18, Moustafa Bayoumy ’18, Kyle Starr ’18, is especially true for our athletics teams recently. These Ryan Starr ’20, Gregory Siebold ’20 are the current collection of siblings (a.k.a. twigs) that Second row: Carson Gicewicz ’20, Cameron Edwards ’20, Smake sports a family affair. Kyle Edwards ’17, Camron Gallagher ’20, Mitch Gallagher ’17 From left to right: Front row: R.J. Gicewicz ’19, Evan Reichel (two chips of Kris W. Gallagher ’90), Benjamin Siebold ’20 ’19, Adam Reichel ’17, Liam Burbage ’20, Cole Burbage ’20, Back row: Elizabeth “Libby” Conners ’20 and Leah Conners ’17 n

PHOTO BY NICK ZACHARA ’18

Twelve Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

distinguished laurentians joined an elite group of The 2016 induction class includes eight members of the 1982 former student-athletes, coaches, administrators and football team, which itself was enshrined in the Hall of Fame teams, as the newest members of the St. Lawrence in 2007. That team won its first 10 games, including an NCAA 12University Athletic Hall of Fame at the 2016 induction ceremony Division III Championship quarterfinal, before falling in the on Oct. 28. Inductees included men’s lacrosse player, Charlie Santry semifinal round to finish the year with a 10-1 record. The team ’84, men’s cross country/track and field runner, Marty DuMoulin still holds the school record for points in a season with 341. ’87, founding member of the Saints softball team, Michelle Circelli The football players who were inducted include Mark Ferrante Hartmann ’03, and Grace “Gigi” Tuten Kuhnmunch ’04, school ’83, Craig Gleason ’83, Steve Kuno ’83, Jim Smith ’83, Keith winning-record holder in women’s squash. Henry ’84, Phil Gadsden ’85, Ed Szott ’85 and Rod Vesling ’85. n

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Alice Antoniou ’17, community assistant with the Creative Process FYP, joined in with her resident students to find her path up the Munro Family Climbing Wall. ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Shaking the High School Out BY DEBORAH DUDLEY ere are some questions: Should a government be allowed to spy on their own population? Do you care if the government is listening to your phone calls, or if it is monitoring your emails and/or online activity? Does privacy even exist in the digital age? HAre these questions not for you? Perhaps you are more drawn to the idea of ecological entrepreneurship and developing restorative agriculture—models that promote species diversity, THING S build topsoil, and cleanse water systems. Can a better understanding of ecosystem processes thresholds hold the key to a 21st-century rural economic engine while restoring the Earth?

Still not interested? Maybe you would be more comfortable applying multidisciplinary critical thinking, pattern recognition, logic and deduction to solving murder mysteries. Or attempting to wrestle with the following questions: Is the propensity for violence inherent in humans? Is war inevitable? Could studying and practicing ways to resolve conflicts and create a more just society help to bring about a better world for all. Or, is this a pipe dream? FIR ST Found something? Wait, we’re not done. Now, join your peers asking those same questions for the semester in one residence hall, and invite each other to wrestle with and articulate these questions as a living community. Welcome to the First-Year Program (FYP) at St. Lawrence University. And no, you’re not in high school any more. As one of St. Lawrence’s veteran FYP faculty, Robert Thacker, Charles A. Dana Professor of Canadian studies and English, recently wrote in the online journal for liberal arts education The Hechinger Report*: “Like most liberal arts colleges, St. Lawrence University starts its incoming students off with a course explicitly designed to effect the transition from high school to college. To shake high school out of them, as I like to say.” Unlike most universities, the current FYP framework at St. Lawrence is the result of a 30-year exploration of combining living and learning. The combination helps students make an effective transition to college and equip each of them with sharpened abilities for oral and written

*http://hechingerreport.org/defending-liberal-arts-students-took-higher- learning-plunge-banks-st-lawrence/ 21 FIRST THINGS FIRST

Guest musician Len Mackey led students in a drumming circle as part of their Students in the Sherlock Holmes and the FYP experience. Art and Science of Reasoning class.

communications, but, more importantly, it fosters a sense of History of the FYP at St. Lawrence community and spark a keen lifelong interest in learning. he fall 1987 incoming class were the first to be enrolled Thacker explains, “High school is over: it’s time to get serious in what was then the “Freshman Program.” Faculty about discovering their own way. Just four years: shaking them concerns for the prevalence of alcohol interfering with hard, the first-year program gets them going.” Tstudents’ academic performance and the dominant role of the “Learning happens everywhere,” explains Jenny Hansen, Greek system on campus were motivating factors in exploring other professor of philosophy and associate dean of the First-Year models of learning communities and successful transitions from Program. “The FYP is not about specific content so much as it high school to college. The FYP’s roots go back as far as the Basic is about acquiring the best skill set to be a life-long learner. Academic Skills (BASK) program, developed in 1979, which later The job here is to create intelligent citizens that are going to combined with the East College experiment of integration between run the world someday, and we need to give them the skills academic life and residential life under University President W. needed so they can create a world that we all want to live in.” Lawrence Gulick in 1983. The East College experiment enrolled For Hansen that means innovation on all sides of the living approximately 50 students who lived together, took a common and learning dynamic. course with extensive writing requirements, along with introduction Essentially, the program is a liberal arts boot camp focused on the to research methods supported by faculty from several departments foundational skills of critical thinking, excellence in written and oral in both teaching and advising. communications, and research. East College served as the Spies and Surveillance in the FYP 2016-2017 By Theme model for President Gulick’s Modern Age; Ecosystem, • Citizenship, Leadership and Activism proposal to establish more Eggplant, and Entrepreneurship; • Place, Identity, and Social Life comprehensive residential Murder and Mayhem; and, • Living Well colleges at St. Lawrence. His Peace Begins with Me; the • Conflict and Peace intention was to develop courses that furnished the • Contemporary Issues something that would questions above, are just four of • Critical Thinking and Communication distinguish St. Lawrence from the 19 FYP courses within nine • Cultivating Creativity other liberal arts institutions. themes for 2016-2017. (See • Human Expression and Human Insight: This prompted more complete list on p. 24 or read full Film, Literature, Music, and Poetry interdepartmental faculty course descriptions online www. • Environment and Sustainability committees that pressed for stlawu.edu/fyp). innovation. By 1985, faculty 22 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Teya Shrady '19 (left), teaching assistant for The Pen and the Knife: Poetry and Print Making, works with first-year student Ashley Godfrey '20.

efforts to build alternative curricular structures emerged, and out of the push came the “Freshman Program,” which faculty voted to institute as required curriculum starting in 1987. By 1992, what was a common course across all colleges was replaced by a variety of faculty-designed courses mixing contemporary topics with core principles of acquiring advanced degree of literacy and competency. This reflected the St. Lawrence values of an interdisciplinary, intercultural approach to learning, and a recognition of the fundamentally social nature of knowledge. Residential programming began evolving as well to complement the experience. After 30 years, the FYP continues to evolve to keep pace with the competitive demands of higher education and to reflect the changes and growth of the St. Lawrence community. It remains a faculty-driven initiative to this day, allowing for creative scholarship and community outreach through curriculum. The job here is to create intelligent Program impact citizens that are going to run the world long with the academic rigor of the FYP, someday, and we need to give them many of the courses incorporate a Community Based the skills needed so they can create a Learning component, or CBL, which can be world that we all want to live in. transformationalA for many students as well as serve to —Jenny Hansen, professor of philosophy strengthen University ties with the surrounding community. and associate dean of the First-Year Program In Fall 2016, Brown College’s FYP students facilitated a Game Night” in which students play games with the men book club with inmates at the St. Lawrence County and women serving time in the local facility. Students often Correctional Facility (SLCC) as part of Making a Difference: continue their work in the community beyond the FYP The Role of Active Citizenship taught by Hansen and Liz course. Maddie Lares ’19 organizes a coloring/mindfulness Regosin, professor of history. Another group of students workshop two days a week and Margaret Mauch ’17 is continue to facilitate a new program called “Community teaching Zumba. 23 FIRST THINGS FIRST

FYP Courses 2016-2017 • Sustaining Arguments: Arguing for and about the Earth • The Art of Living: Read, Cook, and Travel • Ecosystem, Eggplant, and Entrepreneurship • The Pen and the Knife: Poetry and Printmaking • Lose Your Phone, Find Your Self: The Value of Outdoor Experiences • Silent Seasons: Human Impacts on Our Natural World • Murder and Mayhem! • Global Questions, Local Activism • Smarter Living: Cultivating a Mindset for Well-Being • Identity and Belonging in the St. Lawrence Valley • Making a Difference: The Role of Active Students use drip technique as a form of expression in Citizenship in a Democracy (CBL) their class Painting Poetry: Exploring the Shared Creative Process of the Literary and Visual Arts. • Hidden Stories about Food • Ambient Geography: Suzanne Manory's First Year Seminar (FYS): Beyond Beef Bourguignon: The Creation of a Food Spaces, Places, and Regions Obsessed Nation make quiche and crepes. • Your Place in the World: What it Means to be “Local”

The students of MacKay College work on the Sustainability Semester site’s farm and connect what they learn in their Ecosystems, Eggplant and Entrepreneurship course immediately when they step outside. “To really be able to deal with large-scale environmental problems you have to have a complex approach looking at many different factors. This is where the perspective of the environment, agriculture and business interact,” says MacKay College faculty Sara Ashpole, assistant professor of environmental studies who teaches the course with support from Samuel Joseph, sustainability program director and homesteader-in-residence. TheWatertown Daily Times caught up with the Herrick College First-Year Program which has been researching murder trials that took place in St. Lawrence County around 100 years ago. Titled “Murder and Mayhem,” students in the course, taught by Diane Exoo, conducted research at the County Clerk’s office. They examined original trial documents and met with town and village historians. After gathering information, the students then used a liberal arts foundation (science, sociology, psychology, history, etc.) to create plausible narratives about whether or not the right suspect was prosecuted. For many it is the relationships that represent the true return on investment. Thomas Allerton ’19 enrolled in Holmes College’s course, titled Sherlock Holmes and the Art and Science of Reasoning. He says, “The class was phenomenal, and I will never forget it, but perhaps even better than the class were the relationships that came out of it. After graduating from high school, I was intimidated by the idea of having to start over and build up a new network of friends.” 24 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

• Impactful Leadership: Theory and Practice (CBL) • Spies and Surveillance in the Modern Age • Dinosaurs, Climate Change and Mass Extinctions • Sherlock Holmes and the Art and Science of Reasoning • Peace Begins with Me (CBL) • “What’s That Sound?” • Money, Gifts, and Commodities • Engaging Popular Culture across the African Diaspora • Queer Performances on and off the Stage • The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien • Painting Poetry: Exploring the Shared Creative Process of the Literary and Visual Arts • How to Tell a True War Story: Cory Couture '20 (right) and Pedro Leta Flores '20 (center) work The American War Movie since Vietnam with local kids at the North Country Children's Museum in Potsdam as part of Dinosaurs, Climate Change and Mass Extinctions. • Coldest Cold War Flicks: Cold War History, Cold War Films The campus community was invited to participate in paper making • Things Fall Apart: sessions outside of Sullivan Student Center as part of The Pen, and the Knife: Poetry and Print Making FYP. The Contemporary Middle East

Evidence supports that the FYP helps students cement relationships with faculty and advisors, as well as their peers. They begin to view their residence hall as a learning space integrated into the entirety of their academic experience. “Focus groups with students confirmed these outcomes,” says Christopher Marquart, assistant dean of Student Life and director of Residence Life and Housing, whose Ph.D. work researches the relationship between residential learning communities and institutional culture.

Challenges he investment required to maintain this comprehensive programming is significant, not only in administration and staffing both the academic and Tresidential components, but also in maintaining the highest quality across all disciplines. As with any program that strives to remain ahead of the curve, there are challenges, most importantly recruiting and retaining tenured faculty involvement as the First-Year program demands often competes with their individual research and departmental priorities. With each generation, the challenges take different shapes. The ubiquitous companionship of smart phones and tablets in the lives of current students has both the potential to enhance as well as interfere with effective communications. “The dialog and interactions between students has now collided with digital devices and changed the discourse,” says Hansen. It has become a contemporary hurdle for the FYP program to reinsert the value of face-to-face dialog in order to circumvent the noise and distraction of social media. Another challenge includes the University’s increasingly diverse student body, along with the focus on international student 25 FIRST THINGS FIRST

engagement. While dialog amongst a variety of global and cultural The Long View perspectives of students from different zip codes, ethnic, and religious he full impact of the fyp, however, is not registered backgrounds is what makes the FYP a rich learning environment, it until students join the alumni ranks. St. Lawrence also requires that sensitivity to the needs of St. Lawrence’s expanding affinity and engagement often stems from their initial community be integrated into the evolving academic and residential Timmersion into the culture and values of St. Lawrence on their solutions of the FYP each year to maximize success of every student. very first day through their FYP and residential colleges. As many alumni know first-hand, the interpersonal Hansen is adamant that the next generation of the FYP dynamics—both positive and negative—that develop in the emerges through a continuation of faculty-led innovations residential arena have the potential to strengthen trust, which but she also sees partnership with alumni and Laurentian can lead to deeper discussion in the classroom, or create Engagement programming, such as mentoring and obstacles to the curriculum. This presents unique Laurentians in Residence and LINC, which are key to communications challenges for the faculty and learning ensuring the student preparation for the world beyond their community to navigate—a precursor to life in the mix of undergraduate experience. Many alumni have had time to humanity beyond the St. Lawrence experience. reflect on how formative their residential college was in Once the first semester concludes, the second semester emphasizes shaping who they are today. They may credit their FYP in individual student research projects that put the skills acquired to forging the relationships closest to them in their Laurentian use. Students dig deeper into research, writing and oral circles as well as in helping them embrace the rigors of the communication skills in one of approximately 40 research-oriented liberal education in preparation for their post-college First-Year Seminars (FYS). They indicate their specific areas of professional lives. With the next generation of first-year interest and are placed in their FYS prior to registering for their programming, today’s students will be ready to join these other spring courses. The work of the first semester is complemented alumni ranks. They will be ready for the “college” to be shaken with explicit instruction in research, as well as a continuation of the out of them. And they will be ready to become the citizens writing and speaking development from the fall. that will shape the world that we all want to live in. n

What's Next?

Mellon Awards $800,000 to Support Sophomore Experience

t. lawrence university program. This new program will academic thinking across has been awarded a large offer a series of second-year traditional disciplinary Sgrant by a private student seminars and courses boundaries. And in 2015, Mellon foundation to support a new that are linked to experiential awarded St. Lawrence $240,000 program aimed at enhancing learning opportunities, to fund Global Gateways, a the academic experience for its including internships, program intended to foster a second-year students. community outreach and better transition to academic life The Andrew W. Mellon summer research fellowships. in the United States for Foundation awarded St. This is the third large award international students and create Lawrence a four-year grant St. Lawrence has received from domestic student ambassadors totaling $800,000 to support The Andrew W. Mellon who serve as conversation the Sophomore Journeys Foundation in the last five years. partners. Mellon also awarded a In 2012, $100,000 presidential St. Lawrence discretionary grant in 2010 to was awarded launch the Innovation Grant $700,000 to program, which funds small- fund a four- scale projects with immediate year project and positive effect on the quality called Crossing of campus community life. Boundaries: Re-envisioning For more information, visit Humanities for St. Lawrence University’s the 21st Corporate and Foundation Century, which Relations website at encouraged www.stlawu.edu/corporate.

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From FYP Student to FYP Professor

BY PAUL GRAHAM ’99

stepped onto the St. Lawrence University campus as a first-year student in 1995, already thinking I knew how college worked, and what it was for. My notions were rigid and a bit romantic, doubtless the product of reading too many American Inovels about college-aged male protagonists. I turned out to be wrong about many things, but I was correct in my conviction that I had reached a place where I unequivocally belonged. The First-Year Program, in the mid-90s, was about a decade old and humming along. As a student I had no awareness, of course, of the work that goes into achieving such an innovative curriculum. Most FYP colleges consisted of three at the heart of the liberal arts, has assignments, the students making faculty members from separate become, not coincidentally, a core feature connections, tossing away old habits, disciplines, and they were all big—30 of my own writing process. The FYP was and improving their skills. students or more. My college lived in also the first place I was exposed to a Gaines Hall, and our topic was the healthy amount of literature by and about ifficult questions structure the fragility of the American dream. I the experiences of minorities, which was a semester. They’re designed for the remember reading Ana Deveare-Smith’s trying but necessary experience for a kid interdisciplinary approach I Fires in the Mirror, and Praying for from rural Maryland. Dencountered years ago. If securing food has Sheetrock (the town in North Carolina, My tendency toward quietude and been man’s largest preoccupation for the last not the building material), and taking a self-reliance was harder to shake, but I 10,000 years, what does it mean that most of trip to New York City to view public have no doubt that I would have been a us are no longer involved in food production? art installations. pretty lonely kid, even a homesick one, How does food simultaneously reinforce and But to be completely honest, I had I not been immediately immersed break down boundaries between races, remember less about the contents of the in a community of people, both similar ethnicities, and social classes? Sometimes, syllabus than how that syllabus made me and different, who challenged, the discussions around the table become so feel. I resisted the FYP at first. I suffered entertained, and, a couple of times, energetic I walk out of the classroom from what surely must have been an solaced me. exhausted. Other times, the room resists a annoying mixture of over-confidence and The First-Year Program college I teach reading or a perspective, and I immediately independence. The First-Year Program now focuses on food—from journalism recognize the skepticism I brought to interrupted both of those tendencies in on industrial agriculture to ancient challenging situations when I was a first-year. me, first by blending one thread of a history, from gastronomy to poverty— Perhaps it’s the subject I’ve chosen, or curriculum I thought I knew pretty well is a solo project (my independent streak perhaps it’s an idiosyncrasy of the group I (which was writing—except I didn’t remains) that enrolls 16 students. FYP, last taught, but above all I admired the know it well at all; I just had a knack for and St. Lawrence’s research-based twin, class’s honesty and vulnerability about these it) with other threads I knew little First-Year Seminar, are among the most questions: their responses to the pressing about—sociology and performance. challenging and rewarding of my environmental and human issues, the Even today, 20 years later, I can recall teaching assignments. The challenge compromises they could and could not my early reactions to the interdisciplinary rests in increasing the critical thinking, imagine themselves making in light of those approach: first consternation and writing, and speaking skills of a issues, and what their instincts told them struggle, and then the slow dawning of an roomful of individuals, which demands about why sitting down at the table is understanding that a person can and careful responses to assignments; the simultaneously a source of joy and guilt. should work to solve a problem from reward rests in the frequency with Without knowing it, they have informed multiple angles. This approach, which is which I can actually see, in those and deepened my own work. n 27 PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION

Real and Tangible Results | The St. Lawrence Fund

BY JUNE PEOPLES t. lawrence’s 160-year success is rooted in its Having served on boards and committees of other ability to continually adapt, change, and grow to meet educational institutions, Wall believes schools are getting the needs of each new generation of students. External better at helping people understand the importance of economic trends, student enrollments, and changes in unrestricted giving. “I trust that people on the ground closest the higher education landscape pose unique to St. Lawrence—closer than I am—are more aware of what is opportunities and challenges every year. Offering actually needed and will use my gift for the highest priority. tangible, real-time solutions for students’ most pressing needs Every time I visit campus or read about a new program or Srequires robust planning and effective financial strategies. The initiative, I feel the very real and tangible impact of the major funding sources that keep everything in balance comprise St. Lawrence Fund. Of course, sometimes a specific cause or tuition, endowment, grants, and gifts to the initiative strikes someone as particularly interesting, and they St. Lawrence Fund, which includes prefer to restrict their contribution. That’s unrestricted annual giving. great. What’s important is that gifts of all I trust that people kinds make this whole thing possible.” Nancy Rees Wall ’82 has been a firm Beyond the funding, there’s an even supporter of the St. Lawrence Fund for years on the ground closest to bigger picture. Having co-chaired several and recently made a significant gift to honor St. Lawrence reunion committees, Wall her 35th reunion and the close friendships St. Lawrence—closer than I hopes her giving will serve as a call to she made during her college years. “I think action for every Laurentian to participate in we all recognize the tremendous capital am—are more aware of what the ongoing success of the University. “It is required to keep St. Lawrence competitive important to understand the fact that with its peers in terms of programming, alumni giving percentages factor into our faculty, structure, and facilities,” Wall says. is actually needed and will use college rankings,” she explains. Alumni “I understand the gap between tuition and participation is one of the quality indicators what it actually costs to deliver a high- my gift for the highest priority. that influence rankings in publications like quality education—the education U.S. News & World Report and The St. Lawrence provides so well—and that —Nancy Rees Wall ’82 Princeton Review. Students consider alumni benefits each of us to this day.” support when making their college The tuition gap Wall refers to is filled decisions, and granting agencies and each year by the University’s other funding foundations look carefully at alumni sources, predominantly endowments and loyalty and giving when considering their the St. Lawrence Fund. These two resources Our New York State investments and awards. cover some of the same ground, but the peer institutions Our New York State peer institutions have difference is all about timing. Whereas have a a 34 percent annual participation rate for endowments secure permanent resources for 34% alumni. The number is higher among the people and programs that define the private liberal arts colleges. The annual rate University’s success and grow over time, annual participation for St. Lawrence last year was 27 percent, unrestricted gifts support important rate for alumni. and 40 percent of alumni give over a three- initiatives as they arise. The The annual rate for year period. Wall would be proud to see St. Lawrence Fund offers immediate funds St. Lawrence those numbers go higher. “Not every school to kick-start new and emerging projects, last year was is like SLU. People feel very strongly about special services, scholarships, and unique their friendships and affiliations and opportunities that would otherwise have to 27% and 40% maintain them through the years. That wait. The endowment and St. Lawrence of alumni give over loyalty and passion can be channeled into Fund work in tandem to sustain the a three-year period. meaningful opportunities to give back University’s vibrant liberal arts culture and whether you’re just out of college or well keep pace with our rapidly changing world. established in your career.” n 28 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

National Science Foundation Awards Top $1 Million

BY RYAN DEUEL AND JUNE PEOPLES ince 2015, the National and students from the Associated indigenous populations, where babies are Science Foundation (NSF) has Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley: named after storms to remember those awarded St. Lawrence Clarkson University, SUNY Canton, events. Together, with the assistance of University more than $1 and SUNY Potsdam. student interns, they will generate a storm million for various faculty-led “St. Lawrence is the only institution in map by combining birthdates with an projects in the sciences. With northern New York that offers free access analysis of driftwood accumulations to nearly 40,000 proposals each year, the NSF to microscopy resources to all Associated substantiate claims by villagers that storms Sawards process is highly competitive. Colleges students and faculty,” says Joseph have intensified over recent decades. St. Lawrence faculty nearly doubled the Erlichman, project principal investigator Researchers at the University of Alaska- number of proposals to the foundation last (PI), professor and a previous R. Sheldon Fairbanks will also support the driftwood year, reflecting increased interest in grant ’68 and Virginia H. Johnson Chair of analysis. The second climate-related award seeking across STEM (science, technology, Science. “The new microscope will impact went to Alexander Stewart, associate engineering, and mathematics) fields. And over 200 St. Lawrence students annually professor of geology, who is working with their efforts are paying off. The University’s through courses and faculty–student colleagues at the University of Cincinnati growing success rate demonstrates not only research projects, including over 40 to study leaf waxes preserved in lake the merit of the faculty’s teaching and St. Lawrence students immersed in sediments as a way to determine past research, but also their capacity to confocal research methods training, precipitation to better understand future collaborate effectively with colleagues on upper-level research activities, or both.” changes in precipitation. campus and throughout the country. The latest of the five NSF grants awarded Collaboration is particularly important to ileen o’donoghue, associate to St. Lawrence went to Chapman in 2015, grant reviewers because projects that professor of physics, received NSF providing $618,524 to create a Liberal Arts extend their reach beyond a single campus funding last fall to support student Science (LAS) Scholars Program. Chapman or researcher have the potential to broaden researchA at the Arecibo Observatory in and her faculty team work with 20 LAS scientific discovery and participation in Puerto Rico through a collaborative grant scholars, majoring in mathematics, geology, the sciences in a way that leads to even among multiple institutions. chemistry, computer science, physics or a greater outcomes. Last summer, the NSF awarded the non-clinical track of biology. The goal of Currently, five active NSF awards are University two separate grants for projects the project is to strengthen the pipeline of funding critical research and program involving research changes in climate. The students from economically disadvantaged efforts on campus. The newest award of first was granted to Jon Rosales, associate backgrounds to pursue graduate education $282,390 will expand current and future professor of environmental studies, and and careers in STEM fields by providing research, teaching, and training in the Jessica Chapman, associate professor of scholarship and support during their sciences through the purchase of a Nikon statistics, to study remote Alaskan undergraduate years. n C2+ spectral imaging confocal microscope. This microscope will help support the research of 11 St. Lawrence faculty and science professionals in cell and developmental biology, ecology, and evolution. In the true spirit of collaboration, the new instrument will also be made available to other St. Lawrence faculty and students, as well as faculty Greg Wetmore '17 operates the C2+ spectral imaging confocal microscope PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION

SLU Public Interest Project | Strengthening Communities

BY JUNE PEOPLES s small-town populations age and “It’s a place where you can be yourself—where you can relax and young adults continue to move to urban enjoy your experience. The local community is very much a part of areas, it can be difficult to create and that.” It is for these reasons that mother and daughter are exploring sustain family businesses and culturally ways to help St. Lawrence foster creative connections between the vibrant downtown spaces. Staffing and University and community and partner with local organizations to financial resources for nonprofits and have a positive impact on the North Country. startups are limited. Energy costs are greater in colder climates. The Donovans were immediately drawn to the St. Lawrence AccessA to medical specialists is an ongoing challenge, as are University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC), a new program public transportation and housing. Finding solutions to helping define the next generation of leaders while providing complex issues like these requires innovation and collaboration important assistance to local agencies. SLU PIC enables on multiple fronts. Partnerships between the University and talented students and recent graduates to share their skills with North Country organizations benefit both town and "gown," local public interest and nonprofit organizations. In return, the offering unique solutions that can help the community thrive students and graduates gain valuable experience and expand and impact the academic, intellectual and social life of students their professional networks. in meaningful ways. For Mary-Joan Donovan-Buckley ’86 and her mother, Patti emand for the program is already high. In only its Donovan P’86, the University and town of Canton are like no second year, applications doubled. Fortunately, Patti other. Mary-Joan recalls venturing off campus to local Donovan provided a generous gift that made it possible restaurants with friends and wandering along Main Street as Dfor more students to participate. Some of the organizations that favorite pastimes during her college years. “It was such a vibrant have benefited from SLU PIC partnerships include the St. little town,” she says. “It was fun to go walking and hiking. I Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Club of also loved that we could easily get to Lake Placid and Ottawa Massena, GardenShare, St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House, and the activities there.” Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY), St. Lawrence Although Mary-Joan now lives on Long Island, New York, County Planning Office, St. Lawrence Land Trust and the she has fond memories of the North Country and keeps close North Country Children’s Museum (NCCM). ties to college friends and St. Lawrence University. She returns In small nonprofits and public interests like these, where to campus for every reunion, volunteers for alumni committees, staffing and resources are limited, every aspect of the work they and helps wherever possible and sees the struggles of small do is hands-on, and every person is all-in. That leads to a deeply towns in the North Country up close. immersive experience for students like George Salmons ’17, who “I always think of St. Lawrence as a feel-good place, steeped in spent his summer at the North Country Children’s Museum the traditions of kindness, optimism, and sharing,” she continues. (NCCM) providing meaningful and much-needed help. “Rural nonprofits like NCCM have a very focused and small target group,” George says. “As a result, everything you do in the office or out in the field feels like it has an immediate impact. Every exhibit I ran and every word I typed for NCCM felt significant because I knew whatever I was doing benefited the region directly.” In addition to fostering positive relationships that enable both students and local organizations to flourish, Mary-Joan hopes SLU PIC might encourage some students to stay in the region. She and her mother are pleased with the immediate success of the program and happy for the synergy it creates. “We have to keep reaching out George Salmons ’17 and connecting with others,” she says. at the North Country Children’s Museum “For St. Lawrence to thrive, the local community must thrive.” n 30 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Laurentians Gather in New York City

n oct. 12, approximately 250 Laurentians gathered for a reception at the Yale Club of New York City Owith President William L. Fox ’75 and his wife Lynn. New York City Semester (NYCS) students took the opportunity to practice their networking skills and mingled with alumni from all class years. University Trustee Trip Samson ’80, P’16, who has been a dedicated supporter of the New York City Semester, introduced President Fox to the attendees. Lynn Fox is pictured with Tonisha Kerr ’15, PHOTO BY and NYCS participants Sher Saifi ’17 (left) ALEX KUSAK SMITH '12 and Josh Ma ’18 (right). n SLU Connect-Albany ineteen students spent their October break in technology, publishing, and nonprofits. Now in its third year, Albany’s Capital Region at the SLU Connect- these Laurentian-led experiences offer students a firsthand Albany program, attending career panel discussions, look at careers, insider advice and tips about finding jobs and Nindustry site visits, and touring the New York State Capitol. internships, and important networking opportunities. SLU SLU Connect is a competitive program that exposes students Connect-Mountain States (Montana), and SLU Connect- to career opportunities in business, government, art, D.C. events took place during winter break. n

31 ON SOCIAL MEDIA #TEDxStLawrenceU n saturday, november 12, St. Lawrence University hosted the first TEDxStLawrenceU exploring the theme “In Pursuit of Harmony.” Ten speakers addressed the 100 people in attendance. An additional 783, including Oseveral viewing parties, joined in via the livestream. Here is a selection of Tweets chronicling the event. n

32 FIRST-PERSON

Firsts BY BARRISE N. GRIFFIN ’18 o what is it about st. lawrence? Well, I’m not exactly sure what it is. I cannot even pick a place or spot on campus that I can call my favorite. But something is definitely here. Being an international student from The Bahamas, and having attended high school in Costa Rica, stepping onto this small campus in Canton, New York, I felt that St. Lawrence had the potential to bring something out of me. Perhaps it’s the charm. This small university in this even smaller town is home to beautiful Shidden secrets. Whether it is bike riding through the fall foliage or being able to canoe on the Grasse River on warm, sunny days, I find myself becoming more active and spending a lot of time outside. Or maybe it is that St. Lawrence has already earned a spot in my heart because it holds a lot of ‘firsts’ for me. Coming from a country with four seasons of summer, experiencing the actual four seasons was—and still is—an incredible experience. I can still remember the first time I woke up and the world was hushed and covered by the snow. My St. Lawrence bubble was painted white. I felt a change in the atmosphere. I watched the snow slowly drift from the sky. This will always be a favorite and important memory for me because it was a first. n 33 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

tables. She still drives and You on You: This is your manages to live in her house. Thank you, Doris, for calling. half of the alumni magazine. Made my day! Note my new email address: [email protected] and Be part of it– send news. Navy Men, I would like to hear from you!

send news to your class reporter. 1949 Steve N. Anderson the time and place you were Millard Jencks was President 1273 Guerrero St going, and when you returned, and the Dean of Women was San Francisco, CA 94110 1939 you signed back in. Tuesday Jane Louise Jones. Both had 415-776-6499 and Thursday were compul- to retire because of illness. [email protected] sory study hall nights and also Next Reunion: 70th, 2019 “dress for dinner” nights. And then came Dec. 7, 1941, which changed everything. Shirley Goggins Veen writes Women had to be back at Exams were held after she would love to have any- their residence at 10 p.m. Christmas and the semester one traveling through or to except on Saturday which was ended in January. Many of Hendersonville, N.C., stop in 10:30. When we had formal the freshmen men left and see her, particularly her dances, the curfew was 12:30 St. Lawrence to enroll in the Tri Delta sisters. She has two On December 9, Kirk Douglas a.m. Other rules: women had military. Many of the faculty children living in California, one ’39 celebrated his 100th birthday. to have written permission to and administration were called in southern California and the Happy Birthday, Kirk and all the leave Canton; women were not “up” for service. I can remem- other in San Francisco. other St. Lawrence centenarians. allowed to drink alcoholic bev- ber one professor who was You inspire us all! erages; freshmen women had delivered his orders during We mourn the loss of Irene to sit in a section especially for class. He read them, gave the J. Kocsis Bidwell, retired them at football games; wom- class a salute and said, “Here I social studies teacher from 1945 en ate in the Dean-Eaton Hall come, Uncle Sam.” Red Creek Central School in Helen Aitchison Ellison dining room while the men ate Wolcott, N.Y. 1405 Greenbriar Lane in the men’s residence dining We all survived the changes West Grove, PA 19390 hall in Sykes. Lunch and dinner and with the arrival of the Navy 610-345-0908 for the women were served V-12 and V-5 in 1943, college 1952 [email protected] by students and breakfast was returned to somewhat normal Barbara Robertson Mitchell Next Reunion: 75th, 2020 cafeteria style. for the remainder of the war. 9 Pepperidge Road How fortunate that was! Morristown, NJ 07960 It was 75 years ago that we Basketball games were held 973-267-9542 entered as freshmen as the in Brewer Field House and So, what a surprise it was to [email protected] Class of 1945. Little did we football games at Weeks Field. have a call from Doris Clark Next Reunion: 65th, know what was ahead of us. There was an outdoor hockey ’43. She lives in Schenecta- June 1-4 2017 Our first three months were rink which is where Whitman dy, N.Y., and is retired from typical college experiences, Hall now stands. General Electric where she As I was writing up the class with 8 a.m. classes, Saturday was employed for many years. notes, I received an email from classes, afternoon labs and Students were allowed three She was about to celebrate Tom Glover and wife Diane social activities. Freshmen “cuts” per class per semester. her 94th birthday! We talked ’57 who sold their house in women were allowed to “date” After three, it was called an about the old days at Rowayton, Conn., after 45 very two nights a week. Choices “overcut” and you lost a credit! St. Lawrence, as she and I lived happy years, and moved to were Wednesday, Saturday on the same hall in Dean-Ea- Exeter, N.H. They are in River or Sunday. There were sign Women were not allowed to ton. We worked together in Woods and love the retirement out books which asked for have radios in their rooms! Dr. the kitchen and waiting on community which is near their

For information about becoming a reporter for any class year, please contact Anna Barnard, 315-229-5585 or email [email protected]. 34 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

1955 Connie Doughty Knies 43 Westgate Blvd. daughter and her family. Their Plandome, NY 11030 children, Bruce ’83 and Leslie 516-365-9029 touch since 1953. Betsy called ’85 and two grandchildren are [email protected] the Alumni Office, got Shirley’s all Laurentians. It was a very Next Reunion: 65th, 2020 address and they began to special occasion for the Glov- correspond. Betsy said, “Even ers to attend the St. Lawrence Dear Classmates, though we live many miles commencement ceremony apart, we seem to still have a this year. Bill Torrey ’57 gave a Jerusalem, where she has been Hope you’ve had a good sum- common bond…delightful to touching speech. “Caricaturing secretary for 27 years. Rosalie mer and fall and that winter have Shirley in my life again.” 80-year-olds,” Tom states, “is and her two sons and two finds you well and warm! She expressed appreciation touchy.” We will see at reunion. daughters had a reunion in Had a note from Marian Kelley that the magazine notes Netanya. Their hotel was right Fuchs that she’d gone to her have “rekindled a 67-year-old MaryLou Cole Attarian said all on the sea, where they had a granddaughter Emily’s high friendship.” is well with her at the Home- chance to bring each other school graduation from Wilton, stead in Durham, N.C. She up to date on their lives and Conn. and had tried, unsuc- Vivienne “Sistie” Sime Lewis, walks with her beautiful dog to reminisce about the past. cessfully, to persuade her Bev Harper Nalven, Gina Pot- that keeps her company. Rosalie had received pictures granddaughter to go to ter Jacobsen, Geni Boyd Hurd, Her son is an orthopedic of a wedding of one of Lee St. Lawrence. However, four Judy Lennon Cashman ’58 doctor nearby. Calderone Hartford’s grand- others from Wilton High and I got together in the late daughters, and she said that School were headed to summer. Sistie and Tom ’54 Ann Ellsworth Smithers, who Lee “has a beautiful family.” Canton. On the other hand, have purchased a residence in was Phi Beta Kappa, said all is Imogene “Geni” Boyd Hurd’s Vero Beach, Fla., as have Judy well. I am hoping she comes to Our condolences to the granddaughter, Waverly Hurd and Vincent Cashman. Judy reunion as she lives nearby in families of Thelma Lou Smith ’17 (daughter of Chris Hurd was placing a new emphasis Penn Yan, N.Y. Bullock and Charlotte M. Zehr, ’85) is a senior at St. Lawrence on simplicity and de-cluttering who both died last summer. and is living in the same room in her new space. Bev had Robert T. Scott is happy, play- in the Delta house that Geni enjoyed a wonderful trip in ing tennis and has a nice swim- had lived in as a sophomore. Europe with a granddaughter ming pool. He is hoping we 1954 and Gina spoke proudly of have a great day for reunion, Frank Shields Mary Beth “Betsy” Weilbacher one of her grandsons who had as he plans to play golf while 16 Seward Street Wilson wrote that she had joined the Army. visiting campus. Glens Falls, NY 12804 read in our class notes about 518-745-1775 the passing of Shirley Williams In the Obituary section of this As for me, I fell and broke my [email protected] Mack’s husband. Betsy and issue you will note the passing right wrist. Yes, it was painful Next Reunion: 65th, 2019 Shirley had been roommates of classmate Raymond “Jay” and in a bandage, but I still freshman year in Dean Eaton Conlon on July 25, 2016. He plan to spend the winter holi- Judy Openshaw Findeisen has and sophomore year at Russell was the father of seven and days in Jacksonville, Fla., with left her Killington, Vt., home House, but had not been in the grandfather of twelve. my son and daughter and their of 54 years to a place more respective families. I missed cosmopolitan near Rutland. out on swimming this summer Best wishes from ’54. with my injury, so it would be This memorial plaque was dedicated to Jim Roselle ’49 and is nice to swim in the Atlantic Sorrowfully, most of our class placed at Chautauqua Institution's book store where Jim had a this winter. news takes the form of funeral remote open air WJTN studio and conducted in depth interviews descriptions. From earlier is- with the likes of physicist Freeman Dyson, Jane Goodall, Chief Hope to see many classmates sues we learned of the passing Justice Leah Ward Sears, Roger Goodell, and David McCullough. at our 65th reunion. of Fred Stein who served as our reunion fundraising chair 1953 for many years. Lois Shaver Wells The loss of Harold “Hal” PO Box 22 Lennon in September was not Ogdensburg, NY 13669 measurable. A grand guy in 518-312-5913 all regards who will be greatly [email protected] missed. More than 300 people Next Reunion: 65th, 2018 gathered at the Whitesboro church to honor his memory On Rosalie Epstein Moriah’s including classmates William 84th birthday, an inclusive and Barbara Bell Bartlett, profile of her education and Jerry Welch, Waddie Kalil activities was printed at Ohr and Hal’s wife Nancy Lansing Somayach, the Yeshiva in Hoffmann-Lennon. 35 CLASS NOTES

regarded Raquette Lake Girl’s Camp where Carolyn Hill Duff taught waterskiing. The group visited the Wild Walk Center which has over 1,200 feet of 1956 bridges and platforms above HIRE A SAINT! Priscilla Harvey Schroeder the Adirondack forest, the 2215 Windbrook Court Adirondack Museum, and the Share opportunities and recruit St. Lawrence Westlake Village, CA 91361 National Artists Juried Water- students and recent graduates who are 805-495-9758 color Exhibition in Old Forge. seeking paid internship, full-time career, [email protected] Lucy stated: “This tour provid- temporary, and seasonal work. Next Reunion: 65th, 2021 ed so much visual stimulation and my continued love of the If you, your employer, or others in your Jewel Breiner Hall sent a note Adirondacks.” When Lucy told network of influence are seeking talent, about her visit to her daugh- Carolyn about Camp Saga- you know where to find it! St. Lawrence ter’s home this summer in Las more, she laughed and said: students are getting a grip on their futures Catalinas, Costa Rica, where “it was a great job, filled with by finding great opportunities in our new system, Handshake. Post your internships the friendly “hola” greeting al- many adventures…including and job opportunities: ways made her day. Jewel said, hitchhiking into town.” Carolyn “They live on little, with little, and her husband, Rufus, just stlawu.edu/career-services and emerge smiling and pos- sold their family farm (outside itive.” Jewel says we all could of Pittsburgh), and continues learn from this. I can attest, to enjoy living in Naples with that Costa Rica is a delightful frequent visits from children place to visit. and grandchildren.

Also, Jim Butler passed away York on a 1,000-mile circle Reverend Jan Vickery Knost’s A goodie from Doris Klop- in June in Houston. Jim, origi- tour. The closest we got to new book World Cairns is penburg Ferry who, along nally from Massena, graduated Canton was Alexandria Bay available through online books with Bob, met up with Liz from McGill Medical School where we reprised an Uncle sellers. It is a collection of 50 Ehret Beebe last month after after graduating from St. Law- Sam’s boat tour of the 1,000 years of his Universalist parish they were on a sailing trip rence and was a captain in the Islands we had done on pre- ministry including newspaper with friends on Lake Erie. U.S. Army serving in Japan. He vious reunion weekends. columns, sermons, poems, Dave Beebe was not able to then worked as an emergency short stories and reminis- join the Ferry’s for dinner as room physician for 35 years. Peter Hurd and Gina Potter cences. The heartfelt poems he had to protect his historic Jacobsen, who both live in by his son and daughter are Camillus Canal site from the William “Chick” Uhlen wrote Huntington, Long Island, most touching, revealing that Pokémon swarm. Doris and from Bristol Harbor Resort attended a gala in September “the apple does not fall far Bob are on their way to Flor- where he lives on Lake Canan- honoring Gina for her more from the tree.” It is truly a ida and will visit Dick Contee daigua, N.Y., that he plays golf than 45 years of service to wonderful read! The best news and Steve Avery. three times a week (upstate the St. Johnland’s Society and is that Jan just received his weather permitting) and in Los Nursing center. She has served first royalty check from the Lynn Chilton Burt and Bob Cabos, Mexico, in January. He as secretary, Vice-President, publisher. After making a copy, returned from a fast-paced says his health is “bionic”—a lot Chairman of Development it will be framed. Congratula- and fascinating trip to Nor- of us can identify with that! and Nominating and as an tions! Jan finished his Interim way, Iceland, and Greenland. active participant or co-chair Ministry (two years) with the Iceland is certainly a popular Chick has three children and on many other committees. Unitarian Universalist Congre- place to visit. seven grandchildren with quite Congratulations, Gina, for your gation of South County at the a St. Lawrence line-up in his service to your community in end of June. It proved to be Lucy sent an email from family including his daughters many ways! a challenging but enjoyable Hundley Thompson titled, Sandy ’84, Sally ’88, grand- “trip” to help them out. “Attic Scrap Books.” She daughters Libby Roberts ’18 As time passes, I feel more writes to say the books are, and Mallory Roberts ’11 and her strongly the need to stay con- Lucy Tower Funke wrote that “treasures of happiness husband Chris Bortree ’10. The nected, and I know you would she had a memorable trip to that jumped out at me,” whole crew went to Canton for like to read about someone the Adirondacks with a group and asked, “do you want Parents Weekend in Sep- you know. Please send me a of artists and friends spon- to reminisce? You have to tember and brought along a note about your doings so sored by Munson Williams be old enough to turn the grandson as a prospect! that someone who remem- Proctor Art Museum. She clock back to the 40s and bers you might get in touch enjoyed this late summer 50s, when people wrote love Also in September my and renew friendships. And retreat at the historic Great letters. Millennials can’t do husband Dick ’54 and I as you stir memories, be sure Camp Sagamore on Raquette that, can they? In every old drove our 1910 Buick, which to remember the setting of Lake (the former summer scrapbook are a couple of has participated in several our memories when you next home of the Vanderbilt love letters. The good old alumni reunion parades, receive a fund appeal from our family). While on the boat days, and it’s all in your attic. all around upstate New alma mater! tour, they passed the highly If you have one.” 36 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

and was employed as a plant Hundley, I fortunately do not manager for an auto parts have an attic to clutter. Howev- company. He and his wife are er, I have been accused by my retired and have traveled to Although we were never workout buddies of owning France, Germany, and Ireland acquainted at St. Lawrence, every color of St. Lawrence over the years. Next, they plan John Ledgard and I are taking shirt. Lo and behold, I went to tour the United States in the same class at Dominican through my closet and found an RV. Al keeps in touch with University of California in San more than I thought. 1957 Anthony Folino. Rafael. We are learning the his- Joyce Caldwell Rhodes tory of Japan and the causes Lola Somerville Schott sent 5-C Oak Crest Court Eugene Larchar is doing well of the War with Japan. John “A Short Memoir” from an Novato, CA 94947 after recent hip surgery. has retired from his position as author unknown. “We are the 415-892-9351 attorney for Fireman’s Fund of last generation to experience [email protected] Victor “Vic” Harrison and his Novato, Calif. an interlude when there were Next Reunion: 60th, wife live in Columbus, Ohio no existential threats to our June 1-4, 2017 near his son and grandchil- My cruise with Voyages to homeland. We came of age dren. After St. Lawrence, Vic Antiquity on the Adriatic with in the 40s and early 50s. The Nancy Mattison Tomion and received his master’s degree students and faculty from war was over and the cold husband Jack continue to from the University of Mich- Dominican University was a war, terrorism, Martin Luther enjoy living in Alexandria, igan School of Social Work delight. Heavy waves slapped King’s assignation, civil rights, Va., where they keep in close in the field of mental health. the tiny vessel during the technological upheaval, contact with their Navy and ci- He was executive director of storms that raged along the global warming and perpet- vilian friends. Summer theatre, an aid agency in Vermont, a coast of Croatia. We visited ual economic insecurity had ballet and classical concerts career counselor for execu- ports in Italy, Croatia, Greece yet to haunt life with insistent occupy many evening hours, tives in large corporations and and France. unease. Only our generation while caring for their garden is later returned to counseling can remember both a time of the daylight pursuit. the mentally ill. Now partially With sadness we note the apocalyptic war and a time retired, Vic works with people passing of Raymond “Ray” when our world was secure Joseph and Janet Fox Clement in nursing homes. He enjoys Ryan and Kathryn “Kitty” and full of bright promise and have three children and nine watching hockey, particularly O’Keefe Nardiello in plenty. We have lived through grandchildren who live near the Columbus Blue Jackets. recent months. both. We grew up at the best their home in Springfield, Va. possible time, a time when Before retiring, Jan used her Sue Rich Parker recently took the world was getting better; master’s degree to do career a political science class with 1958 not worse. We are the silent counseling. She developed the Osher Lifelong Learning Lennelle “Lennie” generation; the last ones.” All a program for displaced Institute in Sioux Falls on the Dougherty McKinnon of us believe we grew up in the homemakers to assist them subject of the Middle East. 5 Jay Street best of times! And we are all in returning to the workforce. Canton, NY 13617 Laurentians for Life! She volunteers as a respite Richard Tinker Degraff sent 315-386-8216 care giver. Jan has written a out his Poor Richard’s Report 315-323-5267 (cell) My daughter, Susan, and I trav- book for each grandchild, a in which he gives a discussion [email protected] elled to St. Lawrence in Sep- history of current events for of world currencies. Next Reunion: 60th, 2018 tember for Family Weekend. each year of the child’s life, She presented a case interview which she then presents at Gary Conners and wife Gwen Where has the time gone? workshop with mock inter- their high school graduation. and all of their grandchil- Another column deadline, views for students interested Joe keeps active with tennis. dren spent a grand summer another SOS, and voila we in finance and consulting. Of He has competed in the Senior at Canandaigua Lake in the meet again—although earlier course, while we were dining Olympics with the 60-yard Finger Lakes. The water level and earlier in the Class Notes in Hanawa Falls, I sighted an dash and the softball throw. was so low due to drought, section of the magazine. By All-American hockey player, they put the boat away on the time you read this, winter classmate Bill Sloan, and his Lynn Kooren Healy has been Labor Day. will once again be rearing its wife, Mandy. Bill provided us living in Huntington, N.Y., head, and the skis and snow with many thrills and victories. where she serves on the plan- Bethany Day Totin took her shovels will be at the ready. We had a nice chat and he ning board for the city. She is two sons and daughters-in-law promised that he would attend active in the local political par- on a cruise to Alaska to enjoy Downsizing is a prevalent the next reunion. Bill and Man- ty and serves as treasurer. She the view of the coast, whales, theme in this issue. Janet and dy have a granddaughter who has worked as a proofreader bears and eagles. Beth attend- Bob Isaaksen are finding a is a freshman at St. Lawrence for a court reporting firm and ed the event in Los Angeles place for things in two houses on the varsity women’s ice as a teacher’s aide for the local planned by St. Lawrence and rather than three, one in Mich- hockey team. GO SAINTS! school district. Lynn keeps in Pris Harvey Schroeder ’56. igan and one in Florida. Bob touch with Carol Hall Murray is enjoying retirement after While on campus, we enjoyed and her high school friends Leon “Lee” Whitney and Julie 44 years in industrial research visiting my grandson, from Pleasantville, N.Y. ’58 sailed from Tahiti in Sep- with Monsanto, Avery Den- Christopher Schroeder ’18, tember on a 125-foot yacht. nison and Excello. He is now a junior and member of the Albert “Al” Guarino moved Julie planned to paint the able to pursue running and soccer team. south after military service scenery with her water colors. cross-country skiing on a 37 CLASS NOTES

leisurely basis. He and Janet have eight children, 13 grandchildren and three mountains of Colorado and 27 great grandchildren. I agree in Florida, they are looking with Bob that, although forward to life on the east technology may have changed into a home and pottery coast and enjoy time with their a lot of things, family is studio. Good to catch up with eight grandchildren. still paramount. you, Louie. Tom Moore sent a long letter Val reported Mark Selkowitz is After receiving his master’s Lise and Bill Brown recently earlier, and I can confirm that happily married, lives in Pitts- in mathematics from the sold their farm and moved into Andrea “Andy” Dufault ’59n field, Mass., two miles from a University of Iowa, Dick Meili Peterborough, Ontario. Their did, in fact, have her knee sur- lake that allows him to pursue made teaching mathematics youngest daughter had come gery and is doing well. Again his new found passion—kayak- his career. After an initial job to assist and found an old I send congratulations on son, ing. He continues to ski locally at a Florida junior college, he scrapbook that Bill’s landlady Tom Jr.’s promotion to Vice as well as in Wyoming where taught seven years under Doc had put together when he Admiral. Keep up the good his two sons live. Bates at St. Lawrence, where was playing hockey at work with the PT, Andy. Let he met his wife Lynne who St. Lawrence. It exposed a tall Tom do the heavy work! Val also talked to Fred Mer- was physical education faculty. tale Bill had told his children to chant who is married and liv- For 26 years, he taught at explain a scar in his hairline. He With all the 80th birthday ing in Amsterdam, N.Y. Fred is MVCC, the last 14 as depart- had always told them it was celebrations, leave it to no longer skiing, but has found ment chair, before retirement. a hockey scar. However, in a Wendy Collassard Segard to a terrific substitute—bicycling. game at Boston Garden, long celebrate in style. Along with He has seven grandchildren Since the beginning of 2016, before there was protective family living in France, Wendy who constantly remind that Dick has been reconnecting glass around the boards, a celebrated Bastille Day and her life is so precious. with Louie Baum ’59, Warren woman in the stands hit him birthday on July 14. Wendy is Jones and their significant with her purse. Alas, the stitch- coping with life without Fred Boeheim, along with others once a month over es and the scar were indeed a Hubert, but she continues to wife Shirley Wood ’58, are still lunch. In addition to updat- hockey injury—not the result of find the prospect of new living in Ohio but will move to ing activities of children and a collision on the ice, but the projects exciting. another location in the south. grandchildren, reminiscences frustration of an opposing fan. Fred is still active in CPA work about college experiences Our sympathy goes out to the and Shirley continues with her abound. He mentions fondly One of the faithful responders members of the families of love for books. Fred won a big Doc Delmage’s English 101 Anita “Neat” Cheney Good- Dr. Arthur N. Isenberg and bet (10 pound lobster) from 8 a.m. class in Richardson wyn is still living the good life David W. Kemble. Val as he picked Syracuse to and the electric atmosphere in New Jersey. She has a few beat Val’s team, North Carolina in Appleton Arena at the St. St. Lawrence buddies living Remember to update your in the NCAA basketball tour- Lawrence vs. Clarkson hockey nearby, including Virginia email addresses with the nament. Fred will be collect- games. Gary Croteau ’68, “Ginger” Swensen McGall ’57. university and keep in mind ing his prize from Val soon one of Dick’s former students Ginger, Anita, and Pam Swift that our 60th Reunion is only at Young’s Lobster Pound in and an NHL player, told Dick Seaman are enjoying reliving a year and a half away. Be well, Belfast, Maine. that in all his hockey days he some of the good times they be ready, and be here! never experienced a compa- had singing in the Laurentian Theodore “Bill” Bigelow and rable game excitement. The Singers at St. Lawrence. Have Janis continue to live and gang hopes that Cindy Hope fun you three! 1959 enjoy the retirement facility at McGreivey ’59n, wife of the Nancy Erler Waldron the Village at Duxbury, Mass, late Jack McGreivey ’59 will Paul Fideler has recovered 25414 Lake Wilderness a unique resident cooperative continue to join them. beautifully from his double Country Club Drive SE where they are very involved knee replacement. He and Liz, Maple Valley, WA 98038 in the management activities. Louie Baum ’59 started as along with many others, joined 425-432-3885 “Janis and I will be traveling a member of our class, but the Ash family for a celebra- 206-300-5548 (cell) to Lake Como this month to completed his 3/2 combined tion of Todd Ash’s 80th birth- [email protected] spend time with our Hong engineering program in ’59 day in Orleans. Retirement is Next Reunion: 60th, 2019 Kong kids. Bill also teaches with degrees from both St. going well for Paul, but artists a course on Supreme Court Lawrence and RPI. After like Todd never retire and that Ginny and Val Coluni’s annual cases on elections, voting and receiving his master’s in met- is also a good thing. trip to Maine for the summer campaign financing at the allurgy from RPI, he work 36 was bittersweet this year as Senior Center. years for DuPont. Now retired, It was a treat to hear from their camp is now for sale after Louie is active in his church’s John Lafabreque. After many years in Ginny’s family; Frank Stritter received an youth education program and 26 years, he and Ann are some of whom lived in Maine email from Richard “Rich” in the Little Falls Historical moving from Sarasota, Fla. to when Maine was part of Mas- Ewald who reported from Society. Louis is also the “clerk Port Saint Lucie where their sachusetts. Val and Ginny are Chicago that he is doing well of the works” for the former youngest son lives. Last year, enjoying Blacksburg, Va., and vacationing in Europe each Masonic Temple in Little Falls John wrapped up 25 years as having Virginia Tech almost year and visiting New Orleans with his significant other, Terry a realtor in Sarasota. After 15 in their backyard. That makes each February for Mardi Gras. Tippin, which they transformed years in New York, 15 in the them feel collegiate again. He reported that Anthony 38 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

is happy to report that John is paying attention to his re- habilitation schedule and is as ornery as ever!

Frank also had lunch with “Tony” DiMarco and Barbara Kenneth Iles and Mary Lou 1961 “Barb” Beyer Plokhooy are Fruin Iles who are still busy Hulit Pressley Taylor also doing well. teaching. They had seen Stuart 1713 Surrey Lane, NW “Stu” Sharkey recently and he father who is class of 1990 (an Washington, DC 20007 Sadly, I received a call and is busy in his retirement with ATO). Barry and Ruth are both 202-625-0203 a note from Sarah Bagg volunteer work. Ken and Mary pleased and proud to have [email protected] Reynolds Crissey that Charles Lou were looking forward to Peter carry on the Next Reunion: 60th, 2021 “Chuck” Crissey passed away a late summer get together St. Lawrence tradition! peacefully at home in Leland, with David Vacheron and Nan A first-time contributor,Joe N.C., on April 12, 2016. He was Parmele Vacheron. Spending time on Nantucket is Rothenberg wrote that he’s a Lieutenant Colonel, USA, always a treat for Jay and my- been married over 50 years, Ret. Chuck also had a 25-year Traveling to Cranberry Lake in self! It is amazing how many has five grand girls (two in career with IBM as a program the Adirondacks, Frank spent scarlet and brown t-shirts and college) and is still working as manager. Chuck is laid to rest two enjoyable days with Al ’60 baseball caps you can see CFO of a major New Jersey in Arlington National Cemetery and Marilyn Splete which also as you walk through town or health facility. with full military honors. Our included dinner with Elizabeth travel to the beach! We were condolences to the family. “Becky” Blaisdell ’60. He also fortunate this past summer to In June, Thomas “Tim” Stevens played a fiercely competitive spend an evening with and Kathy had a bitter-sweet Robert “Bob” Ferry and wife game of golf with Al and Jack Bruce Benedict and Ann ’63 visit to their cabin in Alaska. Doris Kloppenburg ’56 write, Van de Water ’61. who also have a granddaugh- Bitter because they have sold “We still live in Fort Myers ter attending St. Lawrence. it and this was their last visit; Beach in the winter and Oster- Unfortunately, I have received ville Cape Cod in the summer. news from St Lawrence that Last September, we celebrated Lee Baier passed away on our 60th wedding anniversary. June 10, 2016 and Jane Crans- In July last year, we com- ton Smithers July 18, 2016. Our peted in the National Senior thoughts and prayers go out Games in Minneapolis in mixed to their families. doubles tennis and Doris competed in the triple jump. My summer was spent with In both events we finished in family and friends in the fourth place in the over-eighty Seattle area at Roche Harbor category. We look forward to on San Juan Island and had a #SLUREUNION our next class reunion after lovely visit with Ann “Lucia” having a great time at Doris’ Sullivan Ryan. Perfect North- last year.” west summer! St. Lawrence University is proud to commemorate four affinity celebrations during Reunion Weekend 2017! Dorothy “Dottie” Toth Beasley Thank you Val and Frank for all traveled to St. Simon and Sea your help this time! Island for a 20th anniversary of 50th Anniversary of the Spain Abroad Program a group professional women 50th Anniversary of the Austria Abroad Program in Atlanta who meet periodi- 1960 cally so they can all keep their Ann Younger Moore 25th Anniversary of IT Helpdesk Students fingers in the city’s numer- 41 Brookside Drive ous pies. She also headed to Wilbraham, MA 01095 10th Anniversary of the Peterson Quantitative the Toth Girl’s cottage in the 413-596-9335 Resource Center Adirondacks with Virginia Toth [email protected] Palmer ’61 for much reminisc- Next Reunion: 60th, 2020 Commemorative Affinity Reunions: ing! Dottie is still doing some mediation but has turned her Barry Budlong and his wife, http://alumni.stlawu.edu/reunion sights to immigration. She Ruth Carling ’59 visited in took a course in immigration July with Ed ’59 and CLASSES CELEBRATING MILESTONES ARE: law and is helping the many Barbara Schneider Ireton. 5TH–2011, 2012, 2013 55TH–1962 refugees in the Atlanta area. They have known each other 10TH–2006, 2007, 2008 60TH–1957 for 60 years! Barry stated that 30TH–1986, 1987, 1988 65TH–1952 Frank Stritter had a busy the friendships made at 50TH–1967 70TH–1947 summer schedule. In Ithaca, he St. Lawrence are certainly last- met up with John Kallstrom ing. Their only grandson, Peter to check up on his recovery Elkhart, is now third generation alumni.stlawu.edu/reunion from open heart surgery. He St. Lawrence following his 39 CLASS NOTES

Her work in the restoration of and Judy Casadonte Mc- the former Salem Courthouse Dowell and hears from Paul was particularly noteworthy. Liebhardt at Christmas. Judy She has been involved with says Paul’s off-the-wall cards numerous community groups, and poetry keep her laughing sweet because with the new including Washington County for months. owners they caught dozens Historical Society, Daughters scoring and received All-ECAC of king salmon. Most were re- of the American Revolution Chan and Pat Wright Ingra- defenseman and second team leased, but he smoked enough and Salem Woman’s Club. ham spent September in All-America honors, the eighth to last the winter in Idaho. Congratulations, Kay! Portsmouth, N.H., for their an- player to earn All-America In August, Pete Foley took the nual New England “fix” where recognition as a junior. Gavin ’33 Ford that he’s owned for How sad to hear that Daryl they planned to see both Gene joins Arlie Parker, Pat 66 years and drove at Mills died this summer. Our Hays and Mary Frogner Lutz. Presley ’59 and reminds us all St. Lawrence to Gettysburg sympathies to the family. of the great times we had at for an Early V8 Show. In September, Jay Fleisher Appleton Arena. September found him working Paul Burger visited Caroline presented at the Geological in Ho Chi Minh City, which he “Canna” Smyth Rocco who’s Society of America in Denver. Gregg and Martie Root likes very much, and in several moved to New York City and Peterson have been doing Chinese cities. lives on the same floor as her Ken Shilkret is coordinating some more traveling includ- daughter and grandchildren. with the University on the ing the arctic circle in Alaska Jack Fancher and Barbara Canna sends her regards to all. appropriate way to honor followed by numerous travels had a spectacular 15-day trip the memory of Craig Ruhm in Europe. They look forward to Alaska by plane, train, bus Steve Anderson measures an alumnus extraordinaire. to our 55th Reunion in Canton and ship. He took over 1,000 his life experiences by his After graduation Craig was this June. pictures, some of which will be six grandsons. He was a employed by the University subjects for his paintings. management consultant for and worked in the Alumni Willoughby “Bill” Richardson 23 years for international Office. He remained an active took a few minutes away from While spending time with technology companies in volunteer, co-chaired several driving his RV traversing the his son, John, in New Jersey, Australia and Singapore; has class reunions, served on the great national parks of the Chico “Herbert” Kieswetter written a one-act play on Alumni Executive Council and West to answer my plea for visited Thomas Maltby at his Benjamin Franklin; and served was known by generations notes. “Greetings from North summer home in Old Forge in on the Chautauqua Institution of Saints. He is sorely missed. woods of Wisconsin!” He and the Adirondacks. Tom wants Journalism Committee. Sadly, Craig passed away in Ann called on Jim Blanchard us to know that he’s still alive August 2016. (See In Memory) and wife Peggy ’63 at their and kicking! Chico also heard Andy Nevin wrote about cottage in Three Lakes, “a from Gordy Gears ’60 who is enjoying his adventurous ex- Wishing you a happy and knock dead gorgeous setting.” living in Kansas City, Mo. Gord- tended family. With Stephanie healthy 2017. ie’s still waiting for an invitation Gott, he has four children (all Art Plitt and Miriam recently from Jay “PJ” Fleischer to married with families) and a visited with grandchildren join him on one of his summer total of six grandchildren. 1962 attending the Aptos, Calif., glacier trips. Steve Wahl Fourth of July parade, which Jim Finke visited with Marion 7899 E. Soaring Eagle Art characterized as “the Anita Hills Weeks’ holistic Bessey Hart, who made the Scottsdale, AZ 85266 shortest and shortest medical business has evolved difficult decision to sell her 480-575-5300 of parades.” into teaching Remedies for family camp on Crooked Lake [email protected] Wellness to help students re- in New York. Next Reunion: 55th, By the time you read this, it solve stress issues. She is also June 1-4, 2017 will be history, but Vivian and I doing Chinese medical treat- Natalie Beaumont is working will have attended the hockey ments and quantum physics on book number two, a Miner “Moe” Brown’s note tournament in Ireland over technologies for clients who memoir about the family from the last quarter arrived Thanksgiving weekend with want to feel, act and look bet- homestead in Englewood, N.J. a few days late, but news is tours of Dublin and Belfast (in- ter without using medication. She continues singing and never stale! Moe volunteers cluding the Guinness brewery). folk dancing and is on the for Habitat for Humanity, Equally exciting will have been Steve ’59 and Jane Goolsby board of the Englewood Boy Scouts, AARP’s driver Thanksgiving dinner at the Urner spent most of the Historical Society. education program and as a castle in Ireland that was used summer at their home in nature center guide. He and as the Winterfell Castle in The the San Juan Islands off the Living in Puerto Rico, Vic Harriet enjoyed international Game of Thrones television coast of Seattle and making Nardone says he and Ivette are cruises and, like many of us, series. To be continued! plans to celebrate their 55th in paradise with the happiest the Browns are enjoying the anniversary in Hawaii. people in the world. exploits of their grandchildren. Now, as has become an un- welcome part of our articles Kay Robertson Tomasi was In September, Judy Murray Bill Brenner noted after read- I must report on the passing presented the prestigious Bjorck visited Lucy Prescott ing the Summer 2016 mag- of two classmates. Joan Liberty Bell Award by the Bowden and husband Reggie azine, that Gavin Bayreuther Thompson alerted me in Sep- Washington County Bar ’59. Judy, caught up with ’17 is the first defenseman to tember to the passing of Steve Association for public service. Sandee Huebenthal Fleisher lead Saints Men’s Hockey in Howard ’62n. 40 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Karen “Cren” Ellis Clark ’63n and husband Greg were on hiatus on Orcas Island in San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state and en- joyed every moment! Harry “Joe” Heath has also passed away. Joe was a Post The WOW (Women of Whit- Master and was the current man) group celebrated their Secretary of his Masonic 75th birthday at Shelburne lodge. He served faithfully Farms, Vt. on a sustainable on several New York Grand farm living sustainably under Lodge Committees, and was the tutelage of Ann “Jake” the proud recipient of the Jacobson Dixon and Tory 50-Year Masonic Anniversary Liersch Somerville. We had a Apron in 2013, having been wonderful time! raised in Fraternal Lodge No. 155 on April 3, 1963. Joe is Jake serves as secretary on survived by his wife, Marty two boards in Brattleboro, Class of 1963 Gather at Shelburne Farms, Vt. Nuttall Heath ’61. Vt.-the Brattleboro Outing Front row, Left to right: Hilary Hartman Goodwin, Ann Club and Living Memorial Park Somerville Benedict, Karen Allred Quinn, April Norton Twed- Bill Richardson, Cindy Larsen Snow Sports which provides dell, Marty Sikaras Driscoll, Ann Cogswell Caldwell ’63n. Back Verusso-Dudeck and yours ski lessons and skiing for a row, Left to right: Tory Liersch Spater Somerville, Ann “Jake” truly will be planning to make reasonable cost for those in Jacobson Dixon, Ellen Johnson Kern, Leah Kollmer Puzzo our 55th Reunion another need. Doug and Tory Liersch memorable one. Before you Spater Somerville continue to get too old, make another trip enjoy life in Chester, Vt., but to Canton. It’s always fun! escape to Akurnal, Mexico for Colorado with Margi Stewart the winter. Hilary Hartman Goodwin and her family. writes “Life is great!” Summer Rich Glazer and his wife Arlene celebrat- 1963 Ellen Johnson Kern has with family traveling and riding ed their 50th anniversary at Leah Kollmer Puzzo downsized and moved to horses in Wyoming leaves the Delaware beaches with 135 Hillcrest Avenue a condo and loves it! Ellen Hilary and Ralph feeling their two daughters and Leonia, NJ 07605 keeps busy at grandchildren’s so blessed. 201-461-7052 (home) sporting events, traveling and granddaughters. I discovered that Rich is a call-in movie 201-321-5519 (cell) doing volunteer work for the Jim and Karen Allred Quinn commentator for a Philly [email protected] historical society. continue to enjoy retirement sports station along with all Next Reunion: 55th, 2018 in Oakland, Calif., attending of his other endeavors. Rich April Norton Tweddell has a the symphony, walking and applauded Linda Kavelin Popov, after wonderful new job working visiting with Karen’s daughter, Nancy Current and living on Salt Spring Island for Willits, Calif., most popular Farrell and her three beautiful Martin Carol Pratt Heck- again for the spectacu- in British Columbia, Canada, newspaper, The Willits Weekly. granddaughters. linger for 25 years, moved with She sells ads for the brand lar organization of our 50th Reunion. husband Dr. Dan Popov more new real estate section. WOW’s next get together is than three years ago, to retire September 2018 at our beach on a tiny island in the South Ann Somerville Benedict home in South Kingstown, R.I. Dave Niles migrates between Pacific—Aitutaki, Cook Island. enjoyed a marvelous trip to Tony and I continue to spend Sebago Lake, Maine and Flori- Linda completed her sixth India, but says she really time in Leonia, N.J., and Rhode da. Spring Hill, Fla. was the site book, and her first novel, A enjoyed the wonderful Island. Our children Brian (50), this year of his partial knee Scent of Sage, a romance St. Lawrence ’63 gathering in Phyllis ’05 and AJ (30) are all replacement, from which he and crime drama set in the Vermont with Jake and Tory doing well. Life is good! healed quickly. In May, George Canadian wilderness. She at Shelburne Farms. “Durk” Lawson hosted Pete volunteers, writes a weekly Rogolin, Floyd Adams and column for the Cook Islands Marty Sikarias Driscoll of 1964 Dave in Moosehead Lake, News called “Virtues in Para- Marietta, Ga., stays busy with Sherry Gage Chappelle Maine. Dave regularly con- dise,” plays with an adopted her church philanthropic 800 Bayard Avenue nects with Burt Kainen, who island granddaughter, and has group Philoptochos. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 he says has “wit and humor Girlfriend breakfasts overlook- 302-226-1594 like a fine wine, getting better.” ing a turquoise lagoon, often Jack and Ann Cogswell [email protected] watching whales swim by. Caldwell ’63n spend three Next Reunion: 55th, 2019 Denley Rothmann Rafferty Linda’s author website is months every summer in travels the world. A visit to www.lindakavelinpopov.com. Wyoming in their cabin in the The Class of 1964 continues Antarctica in January meant Big Horn Mountains. Jack has to be on the move. During that she has visited all seven Lynn Cooke Toettcher is hap- been boat racing with friends the summer Brenda “Bren” continents, and cemented pily busy in Tennessee playing to Mexico. In the fall we enjoy Ball Knight and husband, Jim, her love of penguins. She’s golf, visiting with her son and our fox hunting in the beautiful camped and cruised in Alaska. also taken up ballroom his family and enjoying life. hills of Tennessee. Kathy Mangion Mofield toured dancing again. 41 CLASS NOTES

As a result of my grant as Emerging Professional in Poetry from the state of Delaware, I was lucky to take part in a spectacular workshop this past summer in Rockport, Maine led by Richard Blanco. He composed and read the inaugural poem for President 1966 Barack Obama in 2012. Blanco Ray Silverman is a fine poet and inspiring 1807 Washington Lane teacher, and I loved being at Meadowbrook, PA 19046 “writing camp.” 267-909-2519 [email protected] We would love to see your Next Reunion: 55th, 2021 name in class notes. Send me your Christmas letter or email When quarterback Jim Hallmates, known as “The Abbotts,” gathered in Cooperstown for me so that we can share in Michaelson handed off the a mini reunion. From left: (top row) , your triumphs and trips, your Class Notes job to me at our Rodgers Williams ’68 Jan , , , tough times and all the re- reunion, I promised that I Hunt Williams ’70 Eugene Power ’68 Charles Wilcox ’68 Linda , and , (bottom row) wards of this stage of our lives. would carry the ball well, and Buehler Vincent ’70 Bill Brewer ’68 Anthony not make any sharp cuts in the Loucas ’68, Joan Wilcox, Alan Vincent ’68, Stephen Ungberg ’68 wrong direction (as I did way 1965 too often during frosh foot- Jane Petrie Davis ball). Taking over notes was P.O. Box 730 one way of making amends 50 Susan Rea sent a note on a 92 Coventry Lane years later. So here goes! as their Labor Day service postcard of Berck Plage, a Manchester Center, VT 05255 guest preacher. Her topic was beautiful beach resort in the 802-362-3621 Mike Savage writes, “It was “The Sabbath: God’s Gift to north of France, not too far [email protected] wonderful getting together a Frenzied World.” Before from her home in Gagny. She Next Reunion: 55th, 2020 at our St. Lawrence 50th retiring from full-time ministry says “The hotel is specially Reunion. Renewing old friend- in 2007, Mary Jane served equipped for handicapped Sara Heitshu writes that sadly ships was the best. Thanks United Methodist churches people; you see a lot of wheel- her husband Terry Friedman again to the entire planning in Massachusetts for over chairs on the sidewalks and on died last year. Although Sara committee. Also, we thought twenty years. She reports that the beach. There are donkeys retired in 2010, she was asked that the students who were a special focus of her work has for the children.” She and hus- later that year to return to the there to assist the alums were been helping faith communi- band Jean-Louis also enjoyed University of Arizona for a terrific. St. Lawrence should ties respond to alcohol and a cruise of Paris sights aboard year and a half to train refer- be proud.” other drug abuse problems. a vedette (river boat). ence staff. She received their She and her husband Steve Outstanding Service Award in After the reunion, Mike live in a retirement community Former class reporter Dottie 2014. Sara has also studied art and Anne LeBeau Savage trav- for United Methodist clergy in Houghton Kosicki is at the Arizona Desert Museum elled to Provence, France with Wells, Maine. (understandably) good about and is taking classes at the Sandy Mayer and wife Suzanne keeping in touch. About a year Drawing Studio working in ’68. Mike writes, “We had a If you have a moment, take a ago, she and John moved pastels on desert landscapes great 10 days together and the tip from Mary Jane: side-step from Wilmington, N.C., to and animals. She sees Tom weather was spectacular.” the frenzy, slow down, and Cornelius, N.C., to be closer Ham in church and attended send us an update. As Gandhi to their son, Rob, and his a spring concert to hear his On September 19, 2016 Carole once said, “There is more to life family. She says it wasn’t easy choral group sing. Ashkinaze Kay passed away. than increasing its speed.” to downsize; they still have a Although she was not feeling storage unit full of stuff, and My summer was busy going well when she attended the have spent the last year or so between Vermont and our reunion this summer, she made 1967 renovating. Almost done! Adirondack lake house the trek anyway, along with Meg Smith Eisenbraun and having grandkids each her beloved husband, Irving 4460 Norris Lane The Kosickis spent a week in week-end to swim, play and Kay, whom she married at the Oak Harbor, WA 98277 January with Shirley Rommel enjoy the boats. I am a happy age of 63. Her colleagues at 360-682-2345 Grahek and Dave Grahek ’65 grandmother and love to the The Atlanta Journal-Con- [email protected] in Aruba. Dottie says, “We are babysit. I am still active on the stitution remember Carole Next Reunion: 50th, planning to go to our 50th tennis court and involved with as a “courageous fighter for June 1-4, 2017 Reunion and hope there will duplicate bridge games and women’s rights.” be a great turnout. I want book clubs. Every class reporter’s dream: to encourage everyone to The Rev. Dr. Mary Jane To walk out to the mailbox and be there.” Our classmates would love to O’Connor-Ropp spoke this fall find a “gen-yu-wine” piece of hear about you so please send at the Sandwich New Hamp- mail from a classmate—and Natalie Ammarell was prepar- me some news! shire Community Church, from overseas to boot! ing for her first-ever photog- 42 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Pope’s summer vacation in- volved heading to Damariscotta Lake with their large family.

Lauren Richmond sent an and has a near-vintage BMW email reporting that Sari convertible, a retirement gift Heffernan, now a Californian, State University. Diane says, to himself. He shared a fun came to Cape Cod and spent “I was once invited to a free memory from living in The time in Provincetown with Lau- lunch commemorating the Netherlands: “In 1988 or ’89, raphy exhibit titled COASTs- ren, Bonny Diefenderfer and opening of a new hospital. I sat we took a trip to Vienna with capes on display throughout Diane “Rigney” Cunningham in an available seat and soon a side trip to Budapest. I can September at a winery. She to celebrate 50 years realized that I was sitting with remember sitting at the border included a stunning shot of a of friendship. the keynote speaker, a famous checkpoint as we crossed into Roseate Spoonbill taken in health economist at Stanford. Hungary and looking out the St. Augustine, Fla. Natalie Kathleen “Waj” Howlett has About a month later, I became window, as a group of soldiers traveled most of the spring— become the Perle Mesta (oh, Victor Fuchs’ research assis- were rolling up the barbed photography trips and a trip that dates me) of mini tant studying changes in ‘The wire that separated Austria north to see elementary and St. Lawrence reunions. This Well-Being of Children’ over from Hungary, we were literally high school friends. past summer she met up with time. The lead article in Sci- watching the Iron Curtain fall: Michael Maione, and Joel ’67 ence magazine highlighted this one of those Kodak moments Now on to “Charlie and Meg’s and Jennifer Baird Bixby, for work and, as second author, when the camera is packed Excellent Adventure.” Charla their fourth annual rendezvous I enjoyed my 15 minutes of away in the luggage.” “Charlie” Davidson Jennings on the shores of Lake Ontario. fame.” She added they recent- and I sailed aboard Oceania Michael eschews retirement, ly visited campus and stayed Judy Lehman Boucher lives on a wonderful ten day Riviera preferring to continue his at the old Treadway Inn. She now in Newburgh, N.Y., but cruise in June. We were part teaching responsibilities at plans on attending our 50th. comes back my way every of The Gang of Eight and we both Julliard and Fashion Insti- couple of weeks to visit her all got along famously! At the tute of Technology in NYC. mother in Hamilton. Judy is end of the cruise, Charlie and I interested in barn quilts and broke off from the group and The Bixby’s report that the photographed them and took the fast train to Naples, nearby Ogdensburg Interna- round barns in Montana, our old stomping grounds. We tional Airport is undergoing the Dakotas and Iowa. In had both been stationed there an expansion and will soon researching to see if there is with our Navy husbands in the have more runway space. So a “barn quilt trail” nearby, I 70s. We spent an evening with remember that is an easy way found a website that details the Gentile family, including a to get to our reunion! Geraldine “Sari” Heffernan, trails all around the country. 5-course dinner prepared by Diane “Rigney” Cunningham, now 87-year old Olga. As the Waj’s also met up with Ernie Lauren Richmond and Bonny Rob Salinger retired from his saying goes: Vedi Napoli e poi and Joan Case Lausier, in Diefenderfer enjoyed a seaside part-time job in December muori! (See Naples and die!) Utica, N.Y. Ernie has retired, so Cape Cod gathering to cele- 2015 to spend more time with he and Joan love to travel and brate 50 years of friendship. his (now) four grandchildren remain very passionate about Tell me your news and be sure and to ski. He and his wife, 1968 their golf games. Joan contin- to put “SLU” in the subject line Linda, attended a number of Anne Lauriat ues to be extremely active in as unknown writers go straight (away) St. Lawrence hockey 6 Bishops Forest Drive their many church activities to spam. games and are planning to Waltham, MA 02454 and, as a life-long “crafty” attend the Clarkson series in 617-484-6841 sort, is a member of a knitting the North Country this season. [email protected] group. They ruminated on the 1969 Rob urges classmates to try to Next Reunion: 50th, 2018 whereabouts of Gail Monahan, Patti Black Giltner catch a game or two and go to Jacqueline Treloar Fowler and 16 Pellett Street the nice receptions that usually Sue Sauda Knauf. Norwich, NY 13815 precede the away games. I can 607-336-1202 attest to the fun of that as I Celebrating their 45th reunion [email protected] try to get to the Colgate game (I think I read that correctly! Next Reunion: 50th, 2019 where I usually run into Les Amazing!) Diane Ronan Rek- LaBrecque ’70. lis met up with Faye Bigarel John Webster reminded me Crawford of Tennessee, Kathy of how he “(il-)logically” pro- Rob stays in touch with Polowchena Conboy of Mas- gressed from Sylvania in Sene- Michael Albes, Murry Eaton sachusetts and Wendy Hillas ca Falls, N.Y.—to Philips in The and Larry Wooster, who all live Miller of Connecticut in Wash- Netherlands and Ann Arbor, in the Gold Hill/Boulder, Colo., ington, D.C. Diane also sent a Mich.—to Toshiba in Horse­ area. Larry is a retired music My “roomie” for two years, delightful resume of her life heads, N.Y.—to making crash professor and now a teaching Susan Doscher Underwood, since St. Lawrence, which talks test dummies back in Ann golf pro. Classmates may re- (pictured) and I met twice in about how unplanned “things Arbor. He now lives at…wait for member him as the chemistry the last six months. We also happened” eventually lead her it…lot 69 of Larry Drive in Ann genius and bass player for ME enjoyed staying with David to getting a Ph.D. in Agricul- Arbor, with his wife, Marianne. and the Others, while at ’67 and Linda Hopf Pope. The tural Economics at Montana John dabbles in photography St. Lawrence. 43 CLASS NOTES

According to a local official, “The baseball field at Oneida needed an identity that could retirement is that we get to be linked with pride to the pro- choose what activities we wish gram’s past.” The School Board to pursue and how enthusi- quickly approved naming the astic we want to participate. field “Don Rigabar Field”! Don Remember, the worst thing Rob has had many said, “Oneida was very good about retirement is, you do St. Lawrence grads, including to me all the years that I was not get any holidays.” Words rate world of NYC and now lives Jeff Kellogg ’70 and friends, there. I coached a lot of nice to live by! in Bainbridge, N.Y. Phil gave Neal accept the offer to join family young men, and was humbled some excellent advice about and friends on their annual by the honor.” Congratulations I also received word that his new retirement: “Retirement hike of Stratton Mt. Colum- to a real stand-up guy! Donald Rumrill had passed is what you make it. Everyone bus Day weekend. The group away. Our thoughts and told me I’d be bored and looking enjoys the craft brew fest with Heidi Hansen wrote, “Craig prayers go out to his family. forward to rejoin the working them in the afternoon after Steinhart and I celebrated our world. Wrong! I’m playing the hike. Rob recommends milestone Amherst High Re- trombone in various bands; I’m the climb and the libations union in Western N.Y. As most 1972 active in the local Arts Council; to any grads that would like of us know from St. Lawrence Barbarajean Schaefer Blodgett I’ve joined Rotary, and even got to join them next year. Rob reunions, Craig looks exactly 3152 L Covewood Ct. elected mayor.” It appears Neal says, “I have noticed that the like he did in college with his Falls Church, VA 22042 took Phil’s advice to heart, as mountain keeps getting a bit warm smile, except for his 315-771-3261 he has done lots of freelance higher each year. I know this now fabulous Florida tan and [email protected] writing and editing projects, and because it takes me a few longer curly hair.” Next Reunion: 45th, 2018 was recently elected president more minutes to make the (cluster with ’73, ’74) of the Canton Community Fund. climb each year.” Craig Steinhart’s new book, The Theater of Lee Blessing: Jane Lockwood Lincoln had Geoff Johnston continues to As for me, I was fortunate to A Critical Study of 44 Plays a gallery show of her current enjoy his return to Carmel, spend two weeks in Switzer- is available along with his work which involves saturated Calif., living the dream life land this summer with my son previous books: The CIA on colors and the each color’s on the Pebble Beach Golf and daughter-in-law and their Campus: Academic Freedom relationship with the viewer. Course. His Facebook photos three girls. It was a great trip and the National Security State A Kingston Gallery in Boston of golfing scenes are truly and I screamed (softly) only (2011), After School Theatre interview revealed, “Each color picturesque. However, one twice on the roads, which Programs and At Risk Youth in her paintings is so soft and of his recent posts showed showed great restraint for (2007), and Nicaragua: A New precise that it seems tangible scenes of an 18,000 foot me. I visit my kids and their Kind of Revolution (1985). Phil rather than representational.” parachute descent by his two families often, and some- is an associate professor of Jane is currently represented grown sons, Tyler and Cody, times it doesn’t even involve creative writing and interim by Cove Gallery, Wellfleet, to whom Geoff admitted, was babysitting! The summer was director of the MFA program in Mass., Kingston Gallery, not on his future Bucket List. wonderful with a lot of (good) creative writing at the Univer- Boston, and Kentler Inter- Oh those kids! gardening and (bad) golf. sity of Texas Rio Grande Valley. national Drawing Space, Brooklyn, N.Y., Jane’s work can Don’t forget to friend me if you Sue Knauerhase Riley at- be seen on her website, www. are on Facebook and/or send tended both the 50th High janelincoln.com. She and hus- an e-mail or text. School Reunions for Canton band Stan still live and work and Painted Post West High on Cape Cod. Schools. Sue wrote, “In Canton, 1970 St. Lawrence alumni were Bob Terry Moran called during Dennis Szymanski Dwyer, and Marilyn Morrow his recovery from a hip 915 Hillwood Ave. Lindy. Larry Riley’s Painted replacement in good spirits to Falls Church, VA 22042 Post West graduating class report that he and Holly Onion 703-534-1253 held a picnic, golf outing, Moran are grandparents to a [email protected] dinner and a DJ with the best new grandson. They spent a Next Reunion: 50th, 2020 songs of the 60s. Also attend- good amount of the summer ing were fellow St. Lawrence at their lake house near their When Pat Welch Schulze Don Rigabar served a variety alumni, Rodgers ’68 and Jan home in Rutland, Vt. Terry is (pictured) came east for of educational roles in his time Hunt Williams, Mickey Murray, looking forward to returning a whirlwind D.C. visit, she in the Oneida, N.Y., school sys- William White. In the words to the ice as an assistant invited me to join her at her tem over a career that started of one classmate “No matter coach for the Castleton State log cabin home in Sheridan, in 1972. But it was his stints how much we change, our life College hockey team; hip Montana this summer. We as baseball coach (1980-82 in Canton will always hold a checks notwithstanding! spent an entire week together and 1992-2002) that resonat- special place in our hearts. “ in July four-wheeling into ed with former players and “Cub Reporter” Neal Burdick the high hills of the region; resulted in naming the high Frequent flyer,Paul Henderson was in contact with Philip Wade kayaking on the Madison school baseball field after him. writes “The nice thing about who is retired from the corpo- River; exploring Nevada City, 44 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

a restored gold mining town Denise Prince Schneider during the 1870s; mountain reports that husband Jim still trailing several thousand periodically teaches history feet towards the Snow Crest courses for the University of Mountains near Ted Turner’s Texas at San Antonio. They buffalo ranch; and visiting Yel- split their time between San her 1972-73 year abroad liv- lowstone National Park. We Antonio and Cape Cod in ing with host families, strug- also shared “Montana Mules” Mashpee, Mass. gling with German and taking (a variation of a Moscow trips during breaks. Anne Mule) and buffalo burgers. A Also attending the reunion was hopes her fellow classmates genuine Bucket List ad- Debby Wood Lawson who from the 1972-73 program 1976 venture for me, witnessing retired June 1 after 40 years can join her in five years Mary Izant panoramic vistas and natural being a librarian, the last 15 when the Institute celebrates 20101 North Park Blvd., #1 and geological phenomena years at an elementary school. its 95th anniversary. Shaker Heights, OH 44118 up close and personal. She lives west of Chicago and 216-363-6417 is “looking forward to the next Regrettably Pamela “Pam” mizantslu1976classnews@ After all our summer fun, chapter of her life journey.” Sperling Short passed away gmail.com Pat had knee replacement on June 5, 2016. Our thoughts Next Reunion: 45th, 2021 surgery in mid-September Other attendees of the mini and prayers go out to Pam’s and reported that she was reunion included Pat Martel husband and family. John Mazuzan, in Burlington making a rapid recovery back Howe ’71, Marion Robinson Vt., writes after attending their home in Salt Lake City. My Miehl ’72 and Marsha Guze- 40th in June, and seeing many Facebook page has many wich Horton ’72. 1975 of his classmates, he was back photos of our big adventure, Carol Owen over at St. Lawrence drop- feel free to take a peek and My only other news is that 12 Lake Village Drive ping both his sons off for the drop me a message! I finally gave in and joined Durham, NC 27713 start of the 2016 fall semester. Facebook, so it will be even 919-544-2121 (evenings) Alex is a junior and Zach is easier for you to get in touch. [email protected] a freshman. So I guess with 1973 Friend me. Next Reunion: 45th, 2020 two boys there now, he will be Linda Tirelli Herrmann making many trips to Canton. 60 Crosman Avenue I am sorry to report the death Thankfully it is only a three- Swampscott, MA 01907 1974 of Stephen “Steve” Sutton. hour drive from Burlington. 914-656-7471 Sandra Ciccone Wagner Our sympathies are extended [email protected] 13030 Walking Path Place to his wife and family. Sue Eichman North was in Next Reunion: 45th, 2018 San Diego, CA 92130 I’d love to hear what class- Australia for business and (cluster with ’72, ’74) 858-354-5463 mates are doing these days— had dinner with Barb DeGraff [email protected] things have been pretty quiet where they toured the sites In August, I attended a small Next Reunion: 45th, 2018 for the Class of 1975! outside downtown Sydney, in- KDS reunion at the home of (cluster with ’72, ’73) Jeanne Alquist Bergquist ’72 , , and have news of the sisters. Linda Tirelli Herrmann ’73 Faith Prentice White ’73 Janet Gibney Pillard ’73, Denise Prince Schneider ’73, Debby Wood Lawson ‘73, Pat Martel Howe ’71, Marion Robinson Miehl ’72 and Faith Prentice White is still attended a small KDS reunion at practicing veterinary medicine Marsha Guzewich Horton ’72 the home of . in Greene, N.Y., and felt privi- Jean Alquist Bergquist ’72 leged to have a Shadow-a-Saint student during the summer of 2015. That student is now at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell (which, coincidentally, is where I think Faith got her degree). Elizabeth “Anne” Wuerslin writes that she and Nancy Janet Gibney Pillard is enjoy- Hart Beattie ’71, Beth Bozzone ing the good life of retirement Wyckoff ’85 and Laurie Nason in Vero Beach, Fla. She’s a Kelly ’97 gathered in Vienna newbie at golf, but also plays in June for the 90th anniver- lots of tennis, walks, bikes, sary of the Austro-American kayaks, and swims along with Institute of Education. All four frequent fabulous domestic of them participated in the and international travel with St. Lawrence program her husband, Ed. abroad. Anne fondly recalls 45 CLASS NOTES

yon, Florida, Boston, the Jersey Shore and a four-stop tour in 1979 North Carolina this summer. Karen Welsh Collins 5305 Willow Cry Lane All that was leading up to a Raleigh NC 27613 wonderful week spent with 919-846-6789 Pamela Stringer at her island [email protected] cottage ‘Rocktop’ in the upper Next Reunion: 40th, 2019 French River in Canada. It is a spectacular place with Happy 2017! clear water, serene views and incredible evening stars. I’d John Loughlin reports that, been there once during our after many years of working Jennifer Galt Sevier ’76, and husband Paul, had a mini reunion St. Lawrence days and it was in New York City and living in this past July, in Stuyvesant, N.Y., with Mike and Katie Naughton as unspoiled as I’d remem- Rye, N.Y., he and wife Darlene Moran ’76, George and Cindy Dowling Caligan ’76, Jim Moore- bered. Pamela had a very Jeris have moved to Palo Alto, head ’76, Mike and Deb Stott Stasi ’76, Jim and Deborah Lippitt brief retirement and has been Calif. John was recruited by Melillo ’76, Sal ’77 and Marianne Paolini ’79 Pappalardo. This working at Harris Corporation Texture, a steaming premium is the 11th year of this group getting together in the Stasi’s in Rochester as a contracts content subscription service to wonderful B&B. manager since last year. become the CEO of the five- year-old company. John says, Finally, Congrats go to Lynn his two kids live close by and Fletcher ’78 of Liverpool, N.Y., Ruane Tuttle who retired from that he is “Waving the Red and and Deb Miller Misenhimer ’79 People magazine this summer Brown here in tech land!” of Altamont, N.Y. after more than 30 years! cluding her lovely home where Grant and Peg Kelsey Cornwall she met Barb’s husband and For those of you who were at moved to Winter Park Fla., a son. Sue is now with a French Reunion this past June, Hulit 1978 year ago, from Wooster, Ohio, Pharmaceutical company Pressley Taylor ’61 (who was Joel Collamer when Grant became president called Genfit, working on a awarded an alumni prize) gave 29 Hassake Road of Rollins College. Prior to this large global study to be run an acceptance speech men- Old Greenwich, CT 06870 move, Grant was the president in 25 countries for a new drug tioning that back in 1981 her 203-698-0677 (home) of The College of Wooster, fol- to treat NASH (Non-alcoholic Mom rented out her D.C. house 203-820-4523 (cell) lowing 22 years at St. Lawrence, Fatty Liver Disease). to two St. Lawrence alums! [email protected] where he started as a faculty Well, she wants to be sure Next Reunion: 40th, 2018 member and left as the vice I am so sad to report the you know Molly O’Dea and president of academic affairs. passing of Jeff Fay on August I were the ones who rented Suzanne D’Amico-Sharp, Peg is working in community 3, 2016. Jeff attended Officer her mother’s house on Surrey Carol Coyne, Caryn Thomp- relations and development Training School in New Lon- Lane, NW (Foxhall Village) in son Brannen, Donelle Belway at Rollins. At St. Lawrence, don, Conn. and served as an Washington, D.C. Wright, Doris Danielson, Dor- she was involved in career officer in the United States othy Clark Mickiewicz and a planning and later at Wooster, Coast Guard for 20 years few other ADPi’s from the mid she ran the Parents and Family before retiring at the rank of 1977 to late 1970’s are planning a Association. Lieutenant Commander in Bonnie Steuart reprise of their New York City 1999. The NYS Legislative Bill 9823 Fosbak Drive reunion again for this coming Amy Scowen Walsh dropped Drafting Commission later Vienna, VA 22182 fall. We’re expecting a full up- me a line from Toronto, where employed him for 12 years, in 703-281-2281 date for the next edition. she is living now, after having Albany, retiring in 2013. Jeff [email protected] spent 22 years in New York. was a huge N.Y. Yankees, N.Y. Next Reunion: 40th, 2017 Caryn Thompson Brannen, She reports that she hears Giants and Boston Celtics fan. Suzanne D’Amico-Sharp and from Sharon Ames, Catherine He played rugby for Albany Greetings from Sorrento, their spouses met up at the Creamer ’79n, Charlie Daniels Law School and was a vora- Italy—I am writing this column St. Lawrence vs. Princeton ’78, Dany Le Berre cious history buff and loved from our adventure this fall men’s hockey game this past Clunies-Ross and Audrey to read. traveling in Dublin, Berlin, February and enjoyed the Sahulka Drogseth. Prague and the Amalfi coast! Skating Saints 4-1 victory. Jane Delmonico Cummings My news is that my husband Suzanne capped it off with, The last move to share, is a thoroughly enjoyed our first Don retired in January and it “Looking forward to seeing ev- shorter one—just across New summer at our new Lake seems we’ve been on the move eryone at our 40th Reunion”! York City boroughs. Bruce house in Skaneateles, N.Y. with a lot this year. I’m almost crav- Rescorl is moving from lots of St. Lawrence grads in ing some couch time, but feel Unfortunately, classmate Brooklyn to Manhattan to take the area to bump in to, includ- grateful to have also traveled Andrew J. Silva passed away accounting courses at ing Michele “Mikey” Wilber to Vegas and Red Rock Can- on June 27, 2016. City College. 46 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Over the summer, Susan got Susie Wambach Caspar and together with Amy Abbott husband Bob are in Jackson at her lake house on Cayuga Hole, Wyo., for the winter Lake. Joining them were Amy (you know, snowbirds). Susie Appel Mitchell, Amy Hel- and Bob run an insurance big Swords and Meg Friske business and they are thrilled Montgomery. “Everyone looks to announce that their son has great,” Susan says. In August, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a Syracuse, N.Y.-based joined them. law firm, announced that five St. Lawrence University alumni Linda “Dee” Butler Lynch, like were selected by The Best Lawyers in America 2017. They are: Also recently in Jackson Hole, Susan, is catching her breath Thaddeus J. Lewkowicz ’76, Gregory J. Champion ’76, Edwin J. Jon and Elizabeth Collins as she sent her “last child off Kelley, Jr. ’77, John H. Callahan ‘78, and Timothy M. Fitzgerald Macomber and Kim Hoffmann to college.” ’90. Congratulations to all. Amoroso enjoyed a “fabulous visit” with Christine “Chris” Prue Madden Younger’s son Koski at her summer Emory is off to St. Lawrence vacation home there. In for his senior year. Prue says addition to this visit, Elizabeth “Emory has an en suite single Judy Williams Reddy hung Cowdery visited Chanda and and Jon say that they caught in the new dorm which is a out with Mary Masters Opila said, “It was great to see her, up with George Eichman and far cry from anything we in Scottsdale Ariz. “We treated but for the wrong reason.” The his family in Andover, Mass. could have even imagined ourselves to an awesome spa McKees will resume tandem and had a wonderful weekend 40 years ago.” day! Great dinner and a great next spring, and until then, in the Cape with David and stay. Not long enough, but Dan will train on his stationary Beth Drummond Kearney. Mary DeFrank Gioia checked tons of fun.” bike above the garage where in. She and husband Larry he cycled through all 55 Viggo Peter Jaycox is in the Aspen spent some time in Lake Scott “Benzo” Bening is a Mortensen films. area, where he has lived since George last summer and trustee at Butler University 1980, after a stint in Lake Plac- caught up with Dave ’78 and chairs the Committee on Richard Greene has a new gig id for the Olympics. Peter says and Sally Neuber Kelly ’80 Student Affairs, among other after seven years with ABM that Norm “Spider” Sattler while there. duties. He also runs a growing as a geo-bachelor. He’s back lives nearby and the two of global division as an executive home in Charleston, S.C. with them play golf together almost Finally, I had an update from for Kurara. Scott is having no Spry Methods, Inc. supporting weekly in Carbondale, Colo. Grant Nelson, who is prob- success in slowing down. Space and Naval Warfare Sys- Peter keeps in touch with Pete ably the furthest away from tems Command Atlantic. Sullivan who lives in Issaquah, Canton. Grant is happily living Count Bruce Sozzi and wife Wash., near Seattle and that in Eindhoven in the Nether- Robin ’82 as part of fast mov- Maria Tilaro Higgins is in- they met up on the golf course lands (30 years), where he ing group. And if you ever get house counsel at Hobbs Brook in Denver back in April. happened to end up responsi- invited to dinner at their house Management, a developer ble for marketing one of IBM’s you gotta’go. Legendary! of commercial properties in David Gillespie has been in cloud solutions in Europe. Massachusetts. Her son, Chris, Naples, Fla. ten years, man- Doctor Dan French reports on is a freshman at St. Lawrence, aging golf and country clubs. It’s really wonderful to hear his St. Lawrence trip; “It was living in the old Sig Chi house! “Great gig, and the weather from so many of you. If any of my first time back since 1981. is grand!” Dave is married for your ’79 pals have yet to send The Hoot Owl and Tick Tock Doug Nordsy wrote in the second time, and his two in updates, please encourage remain the same. I was jealous from the left coast that he children are grown and living them to do so! of the athletic facility. enjoyed the month of July in on the east coast. Dave hopes, Showers? We had to wait for the Adirondacks and the as St. Lawrence classmates rain and then go get a towel St. Lawrence reception in retire and head south, he can 1981 from the cage. It was great Redwood City early October. see more familiar faces. Dave Steve Lubrano seeing Amy Pollard, Greg sees Kerry Hopkins from time 30 Goodfellow Road Faucher, Sue Quale, etc. The to time as his family loves to Hanover, NH 03755 ride up with John Carpenter escape the Syracuse weather, 603-275-5736 was awesome—I watched him where they are still based. [email protected] brave the hazardous busy Kerry is in the medical supply mouth.edu roads of the north-country to business with Met-Tronics. Next Reunion: 40th, 2021 move a turtle to the side of the (cluster with ’80 ’82) road. His kind soul knows Susan Bellamy Harris sent a no bounds.” note from Greenwich, Conn. Richard Felty has a few books She sounds like she has available via Amazon titled Dan McKee writes that he been very busy with her four Tabitha Fink, an award-win- and wife Chanda crashed children (two sets of boy/girl ning book written for young their tandem bicycle during twins). Now that the younger readers that tells the story of the Eastern Tandem Rally in Scott Carpenter, his daugh- twins are in college, she says a cat with only one eye. But, Geneva, N.Y., in July. Chanda ter, Caroline Carpenter ’12, she is joining the empty nester that’s just one of the things was med-flighted to Strong one of the best Nordic skiers club and considering what that makes her special. Andy, Memorial Hospital in Rochester in St. Lawrence history, her her next chapter will be. your copy is mailed. for a broken left arm. Robin boyfriend Eric Lustgarten ’14, 47 CLASS NOTES

the young man whose been hanging around long enough that a little shindig is in order, along with Scott’s wife, Lisa, recently visited South Africa. Catherine Lochtefeld I was going to write about Sirianni has officially retired Hans Copeland’s big fish but has built two schools and helps as a French teacher, having it’s going to take five years of empower children by providing taught for the past 22 years! telling to get the story right. them with access to educa- She plans to focus on her Hans and Betsy Purcell ’83 tion. Jay has been a teacher small business, The Fashion hosted Chris and Beatrice at Glastonbury High School, in and Design Workshop, which Doering Shea down at the Connecticut, for 11 years. she founded in 2003. Before Cape at the end of the sum- position as territory manager retiring, she recently took her mer. Check out Facebook for I joined Shawn Smeallie, Hans for Alcon. eighth grade students on a trip the shots. Bea just started a Copeland and Scott Carpenter to Camp Pathfinder in Algon- new gig at The Field School in in Saratoga Springs in August. I received a first time sub- quin Park, Canada. Catherine Weston tutoring and teaching Lisa Carpenter and Janice mission from Nancy Austin! says she decided to chaperone the fourth grade. They’re tak- Smeallie kept a close eye on us. She is living in Northeast this crazy trip because Eric ing son Luke up to “Larryland” We keep telling ourselves the Georgia working as a nurse Peterson always spoke in this fall to talk to the admis- stories get better and better, but practitioner. Nancy recently trancelike awe about Path- sions folks. Another Shea at when Janice and Lisa roll their received a second master’s finder andJosh Anderson’s St. Lawrence. You bet! eyes, we retreat to the barn for degree from Emory University eyes would sparkle as he told the game of caps. There, we are and is spending her time with stories of his time there. Aside Charlie Merrell reports that his reassured that a higher power her dogs and lots of outdoor from the black flies (remi- son, Alex ’13 is a returning to has a close eye on us. activities. She had a chance niscent of late St. Lawrence Saranac Lake with the Adiron- to catch up with Frank Mulhall springs), it was wonderful! dack North Country Associ- ’85 and his wife April in Miami ation after stints in Germany 1983 last fall. They met at the Trump Cathering asks, “Where in the and Skagway, Alaska. Jamie ’19 Eric Kozlowski Tower for breakfast and talked world is Bruce Covey? He was is enjoying his sophomore year 49 Clovercrest Drive politics, practicing law and a Rebert neighbor who tried as an ATO pledge. Elyse, a high Rochester, NY 14618 love of dogs. so patiently to help me with school senior, is considering 585-469-7132 (cell) calculus while I sobbed SLU next year. [email protected] Mike Leonard’s terrific idea hysterically and ended up Next Reunion: 35th, 2019 about searching for lost dropping with a 52 average Lisa Sutton reports that she (cluster with ’84, ’85) memories and classmates sophomore year.” She also and her husband live in the was a success. This past July, asked about Sue Kroeger, “a potato-free northern resort Suzanne “Susie” Donaldson Ellen Markey Linza recon- force of nature and always the town of Sandpoint, Idaho. landed a gig at Nike. Her job nected with Mike and they life of the party.” Schweitzer Mountain ski area is senior director of creative exchanged emails about the and the fifth deepest lake in production, which includes last 30 years! Mike shared that Gail Piccirilli connected with the country are nearby. We’re helping with all the photogra- Ellen had gone to graduate me on LinkedIn and she both involved in special needs phy at Nike. Additionally, she school in Scotland, had three shared she has moved back to for teens and young adults. continues to work on her blog, children, received a master’s Rochester, N.Y. She is looking Lisa owns a company that www.mrssizzle.com, check it in education and spent the to connect with local alumni, contracts with programs to out and congrats on the last ten years as an elementa- reach out to her! help with marketing, admis- new job! ry school teacher in Virginia. sions and anything these Their multiple emails included Wendy Weiller Roth recent- young people need to move in Eve Connor Perni shared a reminiscing about Kenya and ly got together with Noelle a positive direction. great update! She and Mary sharing slides of the travels. Lane Neary in the Atlanta area Pat Fatti Suits, Sue Howard Additionally, Ellen has kept in during a professional tennis Hancock Estabrook, LLP met in Portland, Maine (Sue’s touch with many through her tournament where Wendy was announced that Alan “Al” J. hometown) this past July for past 19 years going to Canaras. umpiring. She has been work- Pierce has been selected for a mini Delta reunion. Mary She shared that Leigh Upson ing as a USTA official for six inclusion in Upstate New York Pat lived aboard Eve’s boat Romano lives in Colorado years and had just come from Super Lawyers for 2016. Alan and acted as second mate on and Patrick Ryan has been a stints in New Haven and at the is a Partner in the Litigation the passage from Portland jockey for many years. US Open. Wendy and her hus- Practice and Leader of the to Boston. (I would assume band Charlie ’84 are keeping Appellate Practice. Congratu- someone was designated This past summer, Sarah busy in the empty nest phase lations Al! Wine Steward?) Sue was the Hirschey Miller enjoyed an of life, especially enjoying trav- land lubber, unable to hit the evening on the St. Lawrence el. Charlie has been back up to Jay and Ashley Washburn high seas this trip. Sue updat- River dining on wonderful the North Country for reunions spend time annually in Tanza- ed that after several years with cuisine with Frank Albanese. and Beta events. nia, where they work with their Cummins, Inc., where Sue was Sarah shared that she and I non-profit Asante Sana For the top sales representative, have the same cousin, and cor- Joyce Kennedy Raymes Education, Inc. Started seven she decided that she needed rectly concluded her update, shared that, after 25 years years ago, this organization a new challenge and took a “it is a small world!” in East Granby, Conn. raising 48 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Colley Young. Parents’ week- ends sound like a lot of fun with great times reconnecting! three children, she and her Speaking of Parents’ week- husband moved to Denver. ends, when we go down to Joyce had been working in Elon University to visit our river conservation and worked work, family obligations and daughter, Allie, Class of 2019, for the National Park Ser- vacation. We also attended the there is a strong Laurentian vice and a local watershed St. Lawrence reception at the was an informal presentation showing—Laura Danforth organization. She is working Yale Club in New York City about the Laurentian for Life Barnes, Claudia Glockner on pollinator protection policy last September, where we program from Sarah Johnson Dolphin and Craig Somerby work and loving life in the were thrilled to see a ’82 as well as an overview of from our class as well as Jim Front Range. large contingent of recent campus life and the New York ’86 and Kate Merrell Denny graduates among the crowd, City semester given by two ’86, Anne Garmey-Clutz ’86, Sadly, this past summer a testament to the strength of recent graduates from the Greg Vanderhorst ’84, Hal we lost one of our classmates, our alumni community. Class of 2015. Hawkey ’82, Elizabeth Truscott Margaret “Peggy” Mueller ’84 and Barbara “Boo” Mergardt Marston. King Huth ’82. Jackie Elliman The 1856 penny is somewhere! Leonard’s daughter recently 1984 Take a minute to connect, graduated from Elon. Julie Parker We would like to recognize 31 East Reid Place write a personal note, share an Vaughn Harring for riding in Verona, NJ 07044 the Pan Mass Challenge to 973-857-2142 update, and don’t underestimate support cancer research for [email protected] the power of a few words to an old his 14th year. It has now turned Next Reunion: 35th, 2019 into a family commitment (cluster with ’83, ’85) classmate. The world seems with wife and three daughters participating as riders Elizabeth Anne Ramsdell to move quicker each day and and volunteers. writes she is currently running a marketing consulting and sharing the frozen memories of research company in 1986 Mexico City. our days traversing the tundra Joy Ciarcia-Levy of Canton can slow things down, 26 Sherbrooke Rd. John “J.D.” Daly reports that Hartsdale, NY 10530 he has been cancer-free for allow a moment of reflection, a 914-591-1936 nine months. His recovery [email protected] included a year off from his moment of great humor, and a Next Reunion: 30th, June 1-4, work of twenty years as an 2017 (cluster with ’87, ’88) energy trader, which he hopes true moment of joy. —Eric Kozlowski ’83 to return to soon. John also Erik Craft just got married to took up bicycle racing as part Andrea Larson, an instructor of his recovery, competing in and fiddler of traditional Swed- Masters 35+ events, and com- 1985 In September, President Fox ish music. They spent their pleting the 103-mile Tour of Cary Regan and addressed a crowd of 250 plus honeymoon in Berlin, Norway, Napa. John and his family live Michael Keigher at the Yale Club, which was and Paris. Eric lives in Rich- in Houston, Texas, and says 1 MacPherson Drive attended by Michael Keigher, mond, Va., where he teaches he is looking forward to the Greenwich, CT 03860 David Ball, Donna Winston, economics at the University next reunion. 203-622-5030 Chris Hurd, Sue Nicolais of Richmond. [email protected] Weaver and Colin Heffron. Sue MacKinnon Browse and [email protected] John Moten lives in St. Louis, her husband, Tim Browse ’81 Next Reunion: 35th, 2019 Class of 1985 members who Mo., and is president and chief have many reasons to keep (cluster with ’83, ’84) have a son or daughter cur- investment officer at BYW celebrating their St. Lawrence rently attending St. Lawrence Investment Advisors, Inc. BYW connections. Their oldest son, Michael and I attended two now totals 24; 11 will be gradu- manages global and inter- Collin Browse ’16, graduated in events this Fall. Sue Nicolais ating this spring. The Class of national equity portfolios for May and their youngest son, Weaver and Julie Genovese 2017 includes parents: Michael institutions and high-net-worth Troy, joined the incoming Class ’95 co-hosted the St. Lawrence Arpey, Frederick “Fritz” and families. The minority-owned of 2020 in August. Women’s Initiative gathering Linda Purinton Bedford, Adam firm is committed to donating in Darien, Conn. with Lynn Fox. Claymen, Chris Hurd, Ian a minimum of 10 percent of As for me, my husband and I Sheryl Mustion Lincoln and Jarrett, Mary Foster LaMere, its net profits to organizations spent last summer on an eight- Gale Barlow Hagele attended Molly McDougald, Marga- working to improve the pros- week road trip, crisscrossing this gathering of other alum- ret Frenette O’Leary, Leslie pects of young people living in the United States, combining nae, parents and friends. There Glover Pendleton and Jennifer under-served communities. 49 11 DECADES OF ONE LAURENTIAN FAMILY latt Wheeler ’44 celebrated his 95th birthday in December. His Laurentian roots date back to 1911 when his parents, Nate and Geraldine, met as students and married. Fast forward 11 decades, and PMonica Manning ’18, James Farrell ’19, and Haley DeParde ’17 are the most recent of 27 family members to wear the Scarlet and Brown. n

Platt and his wife Marilyn ’45 also met at St. Lawrence. In fact, they were “pinned” on the steps Class of 1941 of Richardson Hall. John F. Merrill

Class of 1915 Class of 1944 Nathan E. Wheeler Platt M. Wheeler

Class of 1915 Class of 1945 Geraldine Walls Wheeler Marilyn Merrill Wheeler 1910 1930 1950 1920 1940 1960

Class of 1928 Class of 1947 Mildred Walls Donaldson Richard E. Wheeler

Platt and Richard Wheeler.

Nate Wheeler ’15 (center).

Platt with his son David ’67. Class of 1915. 50 108 Years 4 Generations 6 27 LAURENTIAN COUPLES Students

Class of 1965 Gaile D. Housman

Class of 1980 In 2006, the Wheeler family contributed Class of 2017 Jonathan P. Wheeler to the renovation of the Atwood Chapel Haley DeParde to honor Platt and Marilyn, a religion major, and to celebrate their proud Class of 1981 Class of 2018 St. Lawrence history. Nanette S. Wheeler Monica E. Manning

Class of 1967 Class of 2019 David M. Wheeler James E. Farrell 1970 1990 2010 1960 1980 2000 2020

Class of 1994 Class of 2015 Class of 1979 Ellen Wheeler Wingard Anna K. Manning Jeffrey H. Wheeler Class of 1991 Class of 2015 Kathleen Wheeler DeParde Timothy P. Wheeler

Class of 1977 Class of 2015 Kimberly 'Sunshine' Yeaton Wheeler Alexander M. DeParde

Class of 1977 Class of 2012 Nancy von Lengerke Wheeler Maryn V. Manning

Class of 1976 Class of 2010 Stephen P. Wheeler John F. Manning, III

Class of 1970 John, Anna, Maryn Class of 2009 Richard M. Wheeler and Monica Manning. Ann Massie

Platt was deployed with the US Navy in WWII and had to miss his graduation ceremony, but had the honor of walking with his grandson John F. X. Manning III in 2010. ­In October, John was engaged to Ann Massie ’09, becoming the sixth Laurentian couple in this 108 year legacy of love, pride, friendship, and family. CLASS NOTES

Sally Danforth Heinemann is still in the northwest suburbs resorts and hotels across the of Chicago where she is going U.S. He regularly stays in touch on her 11th year working at the with Geoffrey Hull, Terry Duffy YMCA as a swim instructor, and Michael Reese and wel- lifeguard, and water fitness comes hearing from any and instructor. She recently had all St. Lawrence classmates. the honor of being nominated as Employee of the Month. Ian Maclean traveled to Cali- She especially loves teaching fornia to visit Port Reyes and students with special needs Yosemite with wife Deanna and helping students who are and their two young sons. fearful of the water learn to Deanna makes beautiful cos- swim. She still rides her horse tumes for dancers and actors competitively, and holds a red around the globe. belt in Hapkido, combat street The Sandreuter family (Karl ’87 and Laura Grathwohl ’88) self-defense. She and husband Chris Robinson lives in his couldn’t resist packing their SLU sweatshirts on a recent trip to Gregg celebrated their 30th home town of Halifax, N.S. For Spain and taking a photo to celebrate their travels! anniversary, and although the first 15 years of his post their children have gone off grad life, he worked in banking to college and beyond, they and portfolio management Laurie Garrow Belfance is a reunion to The Wynkoop are not empty nesters. Sally’s with the Royal Bank of Canada teaching assistant in Guilder- Brewery where a good time 96-year-old mother moved in and Merrill Lynch, but found land, N.Y., where she lives with was had by all. and generously imparts her it didn’t suit him. In 2005, he her husband Paul. wisdom on a regular basis! received his law degree from Kevin McKelvey checked Dalhousie University’s Schulich Gordon Haight is living in Bos- in again to let me know he School of Law. In 2012, Chris ton, but finds plenty of time in chaired a bike event for opened his own law firm the summers to head to Nan- Neurofibromatosis (NF) in 1987 specializing in divorce law. tucket where he says there are September called “Coast to Kristin Johnson Coppola Chris and wife Paula live on many Laurentian sightings. the Cure.” The event is a 100- 142 Bayridge Lane a lake outside the city and mile ride around the North Duxbury, MA 02332 periodically visit his family’s Shore of Massachusetts and all 781-934-0769 camp in the Adirondacks. proceeds go to NF Research. [email protected] Chris stays in touch with Rick Kevin’s son, Tim, who is now Next Reunion: 30th, June 1-4, Marshall, Michael Mullaney 16, was diagnosed with NF1 as 2017 (cluster with ’86, ’88) and David Tyrie. an infant, and the McKelveys are dedicated to making a Ellis “Chip” Day lives in Wendy Woods Burr lives in difference in the lives of all Phoenix, Ariz. where he assists Virginia Beach, Va., with her individuals affected with a goal companies with independent husband, a retired naval officer. John Fields, Chris DeLorenzo, to raise more than $100K for site/contract negotiations Wendy teaches history and Scott Forbes and Christopher this important cause. in regards to their meeting coaches softball and bas- Howes watched the Colora- needs. Prior to this, Chip ketball at Crestwood Middle do Rockies and Washington Katherine “Kathy” Walsh worked for 22 years at various School in Chesapeake. Nationals during their mini Brown is living in San Antonio,

WEDDINGS We celebrate new beginnings

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Adrian and their two children. Texas, where she works as an Abbie works in the personal administrative law judge for shopping division of Tiffany the Social Security Admin- & Co. in New York City and istration. She says the job is encourages anyone looking to very rewarding. Kathy and her make a purchase at Tiffany’s daughter Zoe, recently went to contact her. Abbie attend- made to their learning experi- to Spain to visit some of her ed the St. Lawrence gathering ence at St. Lawrence. Attend- old haunts from her semes- at the Yale Club where she ees included Edward Shaw, ter abroad in 1985 including ran into Christopher Davis Felicia Sullivan, Beth Schilling, her daughter’s Scout leader, her ‘pueblo’ north of Segovia and Terry Duffy. Chris is Scott Stearns ’89, Kate Dewey camping and planning events where she visited with the living in Oyster Bay, N.Y., and Rodriquez ’89, Phil Neisser ’89, with the girls and continues to family she stayed with 31 Terry is in Darien, Conn. Abbie Rachel Bross Walsh ’89, Steve work with the EPA helping to years ago! says Terry wants everyone Vanier, Dana Wagemaker, pave the way for the complex to come to the 30th Reunion Sabrina Johnston-Jordan, issue of ecosystem protection. Kathy also spent three days next spring and I would like to Janine Bird, Relani Prudhom- just north of Madrid at the second that motion! me ’89, Kennan Rapp ’88n, Bobby Lawrence is co-chairing home of Donna Cornell. “Both Gregory Speller and Bob Sar- the reunion planning commit- Donna and I were amazed at Save the date! Our 30th Re- aceno. They also took a tour of tee and wants everyone from how so much time can go by, union is June 1 to 4, 2017. the St. Lawrence campus and the Class of 1988 to know that but true friendships just feel were amazed by the many new our 30th reunion will be held like a comfy robe that you developments made over the on June 1 to 4, 2017. Clustered can slide back into any time,” last 28 years but also by how with the 1986 and 1987 classes, Kathy said. 1988 much it felt the same. Felicia it will not be one to miss, nor

Susie Somerville Swindell would like Commons College do you want to wait another Angela Jennings Sinnott, in 173 Weed Street members past and present to 10 years to see old friends. Duxbury, Mass., wrote that she New Canaan, CT 06840 contact her on Facebook. Bobby says that the buzz is is officially an empty-nester 203-966-4695 already so big that contingents now that her daughter has All is good in Bob Cantwell’s from 1985 and 1989 are talking settled into the University of [email protected] household! He and wife Laura about crashing, so mark your Vermont nursing program. Next Reunion: 30th, June 1-4, are enjoying a quiet house for calendars and prepare to make At orientation, Angela was 2017 (cluster with ’86, ’88) the first time in a while as their an impression! listening to what she deemed youngest of five children is off a fabulous presentation when to college. Bob began racing Laurie Grathwohl Sandreuter, she realized it was being pre- his new boat, RIVAL, this husband Karl ’87, and their sented by none other than her summer and had a successful four children live in Roswell, own Dean Eaton Wild West season out of Annapolis, Md. Ga., where, after an extend- RA, Annie Stevens ’84 who is His team won the 753 nautical ed maternity leave, Laurie vice provost for student affairs mile Annapolis to Bermuda returned to teaching middle at UVM. Angela said, “She was Ocean Race as well as a few school Spanish three years an incredible RA and it feels other local Chesapeake ago. Laurie and Karl celebrated good to know that she is part distance races. their 25th wedding anniversary of UVM’s leadership team!” In May 2016, Felicia Sullivan gathered at the Catamount in Spain with family. Lodge with founding members Shirley Howard Miller lives Sarah Harrington Johnson, Abbie Fullerton Shoobs of Commons College to in Virginia with her hus- husband, Bill, and their three lives in her hometown of celebrate the contributions band, Rohan, and their three sons live in Chatham, N.J. Their Westfield, N.J., with husband their mentor, Dr. Joseph Kling, children. Shirley enjoys being middle son, Harris ’20, is cur-

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and John Butsch. As proof that everyone is still this same, John Butsch arrived with a pair of shoes that needed to be glued together because the sole had fallen off! Tom “Ham” Denham’s daugh- ter has a rare kidney disease It’s with great sadness to called Alport Syndrome. Each report that our classmate, summer, he does a charity Mary Susan Kearing O’Connor, climb of a major mountain out passed away on Dec. 5, 2015. west (this year was Forbidden She is survived by her hus- Peak in the Cascades) to raise band, Tony, and their children Class of 1988 on Block Island to celebrate their birthdays: From $5,000 for the Alport Perry and Tony III. left, Jill Snell Nemeroff, Barb Leber Fraser, Kathy Marino Elbad- Syndrome Foundation. He’s awi, Sharon Brown Lozada, Kim Vincent, Karen Connelly, Chris on a 10-year quest to raise Ciampa, Barb Rigney Yallop and Heidi Richardson Raines. The $50,000 and is halfway to 1989 picture was taken by Nancy Funkhauser Paugh. goal. In 2016, Ham also Debbie Burdette Ritter competed in his first triathlon, 525 Moorefield Road and won bronze in his age Springfield, OH 45502 rently a first year at thon. She beat her age group group three weeks later com- 937-399-2516 St. Lawrence. Sarah was excit- qualifying time by over 21 peting in his second triathlon. [email protected] ed to run into , John Reynolds minutes. Lesli is still a principal Next Reunion: 30th, 2020 wife Alex, and Hank ’89 and law clerk to a county court and This past September, (cluster with ’90, ’91) Lynne Benedict Wilson ’89 acting supreme court judge in Caroline Murphy Cole at- who were moving their daugh- Nassau County, N.Y. She keeps tended the wedding of Karl ters into their freshmen dorm in touch with Maria Bian- Spaeth and Jenny Hawkes ’90 as well! The Johnsons spend cone-Kearney who is doing a which was held on beautiful their summers in Bay Head, lot of horse show stewarding Squirrel Island in Maine. She N.J., as does Martha Ryan at the most prestigious horse says it was the most wonderful and her family and Graff Jamie shows around the country celebration surrounded by so and Leigh Kelleher Everitt who and Maura Baer Duffus who many alumni, looking fabulous come all the way from Sun lives in Wyckoff, N.J., with her (maybe that can be attributed Charlie Sullivan has been Valley, Idaho, for a couple of husband and two boys. to something in the beer at the named the Best Lawyers’ 2017 weeks each summer to vaca- Hoot Owl?). Those who were Syracuse Corporate Law “Law- tion there with their boys. there from the Class of 1988 in- yer of the Year.” An attorney clude Nick and Julie Hastings with Bond, Schoeneck & King Lesli Hiller ran the Long Island Stevenson, Doug Stinson and PLLC, he has more than 22 Marathon last May qualifying his wife, Claire Conti Stinson years of experience in business her for the 2017 Boston Mara- ’87, Peter Jette, Bill and Sue and commercial law. Congrat- Stewart Pribis, Scott Sneath ulations, Charlie!

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1990 Lynne Gilbert Agoston 7000 Sulky Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-8331 [email protected] Leon Black professor and divi- Next Reunion: 30th, 2020 sion chief of general pediatrics, (cluster with ’89, ’91) and the vice-chair for clinical and translational research at Jay Goetschius has joined the Icahn School of Medicine the New York office of Abbot at Mount Sinai. Karen and Cole Downing as managing director. are currently living in Manhat- He recently served as principal tan and have two sons. and senior wealth advisor for Bessemer Trust in Palm Beach, Deirdre Cavanaugh Ander- Fla. In his new position, Jay will son reports that she lives in work closely with a team of Hingham, Mass., with many Three generations of Laurentians from left: Ruth Carling Budlong Abbot Downing professionals other Laurentians. She is at ’59, Barry Budlong ’60, Peter Eckhardt ’20 and David Eckhardt ’90 who provide planning, fam- home with her three kids and ily dynamics and education is active with the PTO and services, asset management, the town’s Harbor Develop- I had the pleasure of attending private banking, trust, fiducia- ment Committee, where she a surprise 25th anniversary ry, and administrative services coincidentally gets to work Deirdre had just returned from party for Bob ’86 and Jennifer to clients. with Ed Morris ’89. Deirdre Squirrel Island, Maine, where Hammer McGee (thrown by sent me an update on our 25th she attended the wedding of their three kids) in Annapolis After being stationed in reunion in June, and says she Jenny Hawkes and Karl Spaeth in August. Also in attendance Europe for four years, Mat- especially enjoyed President ’88. 1990 classmates, included were Jennifer Curley Re- thew Redding and his family Fox’s remarks, not only about Sarah Blair, Lindsay Driscoll ichert, Karyn Edwards Niles are back in the United States, reunion, but also about St. White, Anne Gorman Randall, and husband Dick Niles ’87, living in Lorton, Va. Matt has Lawrence’s role in the world. Kerry O’Connell Tepedino, and Sarah Lindsay Watkins a new assignment working at Deirde caught up with Anne Leslie Connor Newbold, Jen- ’91. Jennifer (McGee) is chief the Pentagon as Chief of Cur- Gorman Randell, Leslie Con- nifer Lobo Plamondon, Betsy compliance officer at Otsuka rent Operations for the Army nor Newbold, Jennifer Lobo Huntington Gallagher, Julie Pharmaceuticals; Jennifer Staff Logistics Directorate. Plamondon, Marnie Fales Perkins Cordonnier, Jonathan (Reichert) continues to run her Matt connected with Bob and Owens, Kim Gorland Hirsch, Coon, Peter Schibli, and own strategic planning com- Trish Riley Cahalan over the Betsy Huntington Gallagher, Laurence “Jake” Goodyear. pany, aptly named The Curley summer during his transition Sarah Spencer Hurst, Erin Jenny and Karl are living Company; Karyn is an assistant leave between assignments. Bruening Moor, Kari Schell in Philadelphia. principal at a middle school in O’Donnell, Michele Munn Karen Hoberg Wilson and her Celestino, Karen Katz Simons, husband, Cole Wilson ’86, have Jon Coon, Joe Starinchak, Ed moved back to New York from Hall ’90n, Chris O’Connor, and Denver so she could start her Tim Larrison, as well as many new position as the Debra and from the classes of ’91 and ’92.

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Fairfax County, Virginia; Dick If you have any news to share works for NPR; and Sarah does about your job, or your life in shared old war stories from IT work on Capitol Hill. general, please email me! their days at Gaines College.

1991 1992 On a very sad note, our class- 1996 Ken Polk Carey Flynn Thomasson mate and good friend Steve Tanya Parrott has just com- 34 Rana Court 7 Clubview Drive Mencis died on Aug. 8. It was pleted 20 years as your class Williamsville NY 14221 Birmingham, AL 35223 very sudden and unexpected reporter! If you are interested 716-830-6438 (cell) 205 423-9190 (home) and he leaves behind his wife in volunteering, contact Anna 716-626-6120 (work) [email protected] a six small children. The family Barnard [email protected]. 716-626-6099 (fax) Next Reunion: 30th, 2023 can really use our support so [email protected] (cluster with ’93, ’94) please contact me to find out Thanks Tanya for your report- Next Reunion: 30th, 2020 more on ways you can help. ing and for passing along this (cluster with ’89, ’90) What a year! I heard wonderful final story. Future Laurentians things about the class reunion, I hope everyone is well and and current six-year olds They say “no news is good and all of the amazing things safe in these crazy times. Jenny Seeley and Charlotte news” but as a class reporter happening at St. Lawrence Tyler became fast friends at that is not true. So without these days. It makes me wish I sports camp this summer in any direct “please share this could go back for a year. 1993 Connecticut which led to the in our class notes” emails or Chris Gardner introduction and new friend- texts, I’ll have to summarize Julia Ballentine and Chris 4 Mt. Pleasant Terrace ship of their mothers, Brooke the Class of ’91 notes this time Peter, Hillary Auchincloss and Newtown, CT 06470 Tyler IV ’96 and Kristin Nofi by saying, we generally had a Chris Whittmann, Margret 203-364-0822 (home) Seeley ’93, who spent many very enjoyable summer and Newberry and Will Barclay 203-264-5554 (work) summers in Groton Long Point fall with our families, many of were just a few of our class- Fax: 203-264-7098 but never met…until now. Their which now include soon-to-be mates that made the trek. [email protected] takeaway? You’re never too college-aged children! I wanted to be there, but I Next Reunion: 25th, 2019 old to make a new friend! was busy opening a gourmet Without going into details via food store in Alabama called various social media outlets DINNER. I saw a few pictures 1999 where I stalk many of you of Danny from the Hoot Owl, Genevieve Shaw Brown (kidding), I know a number of and he looks exactly the same. 215 E 80th Street classmates did college visits How did he not age? New York, NY 10075 with their families, including a 646-498-4041 few to the St. Lawrence cam- We do have some globe [email protected] pus! I know many of us spent trotters in our class, Susannah Next Reunion: 20th, 2018 Labor Day at cottages and Cahill and Doug Woodbury (cluster with ’97, ’98) lake houses enjoying water seem to have covered the skiing, boating and camp fires. globe. Susannah just walked Ian Hackett ’93, Chris Shultz Hello Class of 1999. It is with And finally, I know we enjoyed 500 miles across France, and ’93, Mike Terwiliger ’93, and regret that I inform you of the high school football, soccer, I have seen pictures of Doug George “Todd” Mason ’93 passing of Sarah Johonnett cheerleading and field hockey in Mexico, Italy, Nice and all got together for the 2016 Lawrence on Aug. 25, 2016. seasons this fall. Greece. Amazing! Ryder Cup at Hazeltine and She is missed by many.

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CALLING ALL Christopher “Chip” McKeever lives in Denver with his wife Lindsey and two kids, and ALUMNI! owns a nationally recognized We are looking for Class Reporters for the following property and casualty insur- is a delight to help people years: 1971, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001 and 2002. ance brokerage. All is well with find their own wonderful If you, or someone you know from these years, is the McKeever family. location in the Wild West or interested in keeping your class connected, please sell their beautiful home to contact Anna Barnard at 315-229-5585 Welcome future Laurentians! someone new!” Karin and her or email [email protected]. Daniel Schroder and wife family have been living in the Krystal Matthews, welcomed mountains, riding our horses, their first child, Aliceanna and skiing the big Jackson Matthews Schroder, on Hole Mountain Resort since Dec. 11, 2015, at Johns graduating from St. Lawrence Hopkins Hospital. 16 years ago.

Ryan and I welcomed our Britta Waters Pemberton Foreign and Comparative Law where he will join the pediatric third child, Luke Ryan Brown, writes that Ashley Spets ’01, Librarian at the University of urology faculty at The Medical on Jan. 19, 2016. He joins his husband and their three kids, Michigan Law Library and University of South Carolina at older sister Addie and big joined her community of New library manager at a law firm in Greenville. His wife Dr. Virginia brother Will. Canaan, Conn., in November Detroit. Ann and her husband “GiGi” Tracey, will join the De- making Britta and her young and two children moved back partment of Dermatology as Be sure to keep your email boys very excited. There is sure to Potsdam, Ann’s hometown, an assistant clinical professor. information updated with the to be a St. Lawrence alumni in September. alumni office and send me dinner party on the horizon! your news. I look forward to hearing from you. 2004 2005 2001 Jackie Roy Hallock Fredyne Yust Frey 4 Moreau Way 11 Caledonia Avenue 2000 Next Reunion: 20th, 2021 Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Scottsville, NY 14546 Joe Kerper (cluster with ’00, ’02) 518-570-5404 585-208-1227 8156 Centaur Drive [email protected] [email protected] Evergreen, CO 80439 Ann Davey Chase has Next Reunion: 15th, 2019 Next Reunion: 15th, 2019 303-674-3181 accepted a position with the (cluster with ’03, ’05) (cluster with ’03, ’04) [email protected] Potsdam Public Library as its Next Reunion: 20th, 2021 new director. After receiving a Dr. Anthony Tracey is com- Mike McKenna and wife (cluster with ’01, ’02) degree in English writing from pleting a pediatric urology Rachel ’06 recently celebrated St. Lawrence, Ann got her law fellowship at Emory Univer- their fourth wedding anniver- Writing in from Jackson Hole, degree from the University at sity School of Medicine after sary. Mike writes, “We spent Wyo., Karin Salden Sieber Buffalo and later, a Master’s finishing his urology residency last winter in Portland, Maine, says: “Life is grand out here! of Library Science degree in June of 2015 at the Tulane where I played for the Portland I have been a realtor for 4.5 from the University at Buffalo University School of Medi- Pirates in the AHL, along with years and work with Berkshire School of Informatics. Since cine. He and his family will a few days with the Florida Hathaway Home services. It then, she has worked as the be moving to Greenville, S.C., Panthers in the NHL. Our big

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in June where her husband is active duty in the U. S. Coast news is that we welcomed Guard. They are loving it so far our second daughter, Adeline and wanted to know if there Josephine McKenna, into the are any Laurentians in the area. world on Feb. 22, 2016. When the season ended, we returned Charlotte Becker and husband to our summer home in St. Blane Rhoads and living in Louis. I have one year left on Portland, Ore. and welcomed my contract with the Florida daughter Ruby Carol in April Panthers, so I’ll be there or 2016. “Ruby’s a smart and san- with their AHL team in Spring- guine baby and we’re loving field, Mass. this year.” parenthood.” Charlotte was sorry to miss her Chi O sister Chinasa Izeogu Seyse and Danielle Sanzone who recently Danielle Sanzone met up a passed through Portland. Doug and Amanda Church Smith ’04, Shaun Phillips ’05, John few times over the summer. Sharkey ’05 and Ben Franco ’05 got together over Labor Day Danielle hosted a luau party It’s been a big year for Brian 2016 in Oswego, N.Y. with their significant others. at her camp in Grafton, N.Y., Kmetz and family who moved and they were also teammates to Boston last year, after ten for a Monty Python-themed years in San Francisco. Brian is treasure hunt that Chinasa’s working at Natixis Global As- traumatologist. He and Sarah Abi Manter had her second husband, Eric Seyse ’06, M’07, set Management as a portfolio Pensgen Sirlin have two future child, a girl named Breckley organized in Galway, N.Y. consultant. Laurentians, Charlotte and Grace Trafton, on Aug. 25, 2016. Caroline. Chinasa works at the John A. Amber Dodge Freeman Jessica Engelbrecht recently Howe Branch of the Albany married Kris Freeman on July Alex Verron is working in a celebrated her six-year Public Library in Albany, which 23, 2016, in Worthington, Mass. new role as a director of pho- anniversary with the City participated in Domestic Laurentian family and friends tography, represented by Milk of Baltimore after finishing Violence Awareness Month by on hand for the celebration in- Studios. He recently bought her term as the Baltimore displaying the These Hands cluded Katy Schneider Nicole, his first home in Cold Spring, Chapter President for the Na- Aren’t Made for Hurting. who officiated the ceremony, N.Y., where he lives with tional Association of Health These Hands are Made for…, matron of honor Holly Dodge wife and their beagle mix Underwriters (NAHU). In a campaign Lindsay Farrar’s Folsom ’01, Steve Folsom ’01, named Rubin. April, she was honored with organization, Equinox, ran in Matt Fleischner, Becca Barron the Baltimore Association of partnership with Albany Coun- and bridesmaid Anna Larson Chris ’07 and Colby Gargano Health Underwriters Person ty Coalition Against Domestic von Muehlen. Summers gathered in Old of the Year Award. Jessica is Abuse (ACCADA). Greenwich, Conn., over the now with TriBridge Partners Eddie Sirlin is starting his summer with Rob ’03 and working in their group bene- Chadwick Burns recently orthopaedic trauma surgery Beth Moore Russell, fits department but contin- moved from Ogdensburg, N.Y., fellowship at Penn State Johnny ’07 and Daisy Beecher ues to advance NAHU’s goals to Tampa, Fla. in Hershey, Pa., and will be Straus, and Henry “Whip” ’04 of advocating for employers relocating to Manchester, and Emily Broeman Farnum offering health benefits to Kate Nattie Batchelder and N.H., area as Eddie has signed ’06—along with seven their employees and helping family moved to Suffolk, Va., with a private orthopaedic future Laurentians! her clients in the Baltimore

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1 1: Allysa Houle ’13 and Brad Williams ’12 May 14, 2016, Bolton Valley, Vt. 2: Amber Dodge ’05 and Kris Freeman, July 23, 2016, Worthington, Mass. 3: Elizabeth “Libby” Fellow ’09 and William “Bates” Tillman ’08, 58 August 20, 2016, Crystal Mountain, Mass. ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

and Greater Washington, D.C., region.

Jean Walker Plotkin joined the program from SLU for the board of directors for Inside weekend that included a 5k 2006 the Orchestra, a Denver-based race around the camp the day Trish McMahon Tisdale non-profit organization that before the wedding. Matt P.O. Box 2195 Ludovici Emblidge ’07, Ben brings orchestra music, opera, Migoni ’03 won the race.” Port Angeles, WA 98362 Rendall ’11 and Estella Hefti and dance to young children. Aaron works at Babson 360-457-4436 Rendall ’11. Jean says, he is delighted to College in Wellesley, Mass., as [email protected] be on the board and looks campus and facilities planner, Next Reunion: 10th, June 1-4, Stash Geleszinski started forward to giving Denver’s kids and is the boys cross country 2017 (cluster with ’07, ’08) a new job as the managing the same opportunity he had and track coach at director for Capstone Apart- growing up to fall in love with, Lexington High School. His We have a lot of updates to ment Partners, which focuses and benefit from, music and spring 2016 team finished share, so let’s get started: on multi-family investment the arts. second at the Massachusetts sale transactions throughout all-state championships. They Drew Wilson married Mary the Midwest and Southeast. Tora Olafsen and Ryan Pollock live in Waltham, Mass. Nash Godden on April 30, Stash is heading up the firm’s welcomed future (and third 2016. It was a small family Cincinnati office. generation) Laurentian Ingrid Megan McCarthy started ceremony just outside of Phyllis Pollock on July 27, 2016. a new job as a senior attorney Wilmington, Del., where they Jason Antin and wife Jenny They live in Boston and spend in the Office of Chief Counsel reside. Mary works in finance Parkison Antin welcomed a weekends fixing up an 1806 with the Bureau of Alcohol, and Drew is a legislative attor- daughter, Avery Nalu Antin, colonial house in N.H. Ryan Tobacco, Firearms and ney working for the Medical on Aug. 20, 2016. The couple is currently a principal soft- Explosives (ATF), a Society of Delaware and also married last year and just ware engineer at O’Reilly component of the for a Wilmington law firm. purchased a home in Golden, Media and Tora is a product Department of Justice. Drew said they met through Colo. Jason reports that things manager at the software She’s the main advisor on friends and family in an “am- are going great with his company Buildium. the national coordination bush” style set-up that they start-up, Gociety.com. of the federal law enforcement still laugh about today. Kristen Cesana recently start- response to major In more baby news, ed a new job teaching in Ger- emergencies and disasters Ben Meade married Mary Beth Heather Ross Olesheski and many, and says she is having a under Emergency Support Totten on August 1, 2015, at her husband welcomed twins blast so far. Function (ESF) 13, the public Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort on June 10, 2016—a son, safety and law enforcement in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. Rhys, and daughter, Hollis. Sean Brennan has a new job component of the National Many Laurentians were in They join older brothers at Eaton Vance as an IT Response Framework. attendance, including Jamey Rowan and Ryder. business analyst. Maswick, Lucas Buckingham Mark ’06 and Molly Turner Hall ’04; Catherine Filbin Bucking- Mollie Driscoll Burgett was Aaron Ladd married Katrina are excited to announce the ham ’04; Kim Keszey Aucter awarded the prestigious Dryja on Sept. 4, 2016 at birth of their daughter Stella ’07; Brian Aucter ‘07, Andy Empire State Excellence in Camp Lenox in the Berkshires, Helen Hall on May 17, 2016. Cook, Beth Alimi Cook, Aaron Teaching Award, honoring Mass. He writes, “It was great The Halls are living just Ladd ’05, Melissa Glotzbecker teachers who exemplify the to catch up with alumni of outside of Burlington, Vt., ’05, Siobhan Scanlan Kearney, highest standards of teach and the cross country and track enjoying parenthood. Jim Hall, Kevin Emblidge, Liz cultivate creativity, a love of FUTURE LAURENTIANS The Scarlet and Brown’s next generation

Antin: Jason ’06 and Jenny Parkison, a daughter, Avery Nalu, August 20, 2016. Brown: Ryan ’99 and Genny Shaw ’99, a son, Luke Ryan, January 19, 2016. Clarke: Elliot’06 and Kristin Kacewicz ’08, a son, Wynn Clarke, February 2, 2016. Ellis: Kaia Klockeman ’06 and Kevin, a son, Finley John, May 2016. Estevez: Kailey ’11 and Braidy ’11, a daughter, Ireley Rose, August 13, 2016. Fashel: Kaitlyn Fahsel ’11 and Samantha, a daughter, Makayla Deann, September 15, 2016. Handrahan: Katelyn Swirbalus ’07 and Patrick, a daughter, Maisie, July 3, 2016. Kopp: Rob ’08 and Kathleen, a son, Quinn Thomas, March 26, 2016. 3 Manter: Abi Manter ’05, a daughter, Breckley Grace, August 25, 2016. McKenna: Rachel Lindstand ’06 and Mike ’05, a daughter, Adeline Josephine, February 22, 2016. Millard: Geoffrey ’10 and Stacey Banfield-Hardaway ’08, a son, Oliver Henry, July 3, 2016. Olesheski: Heather Ross ’06 and Peter, a son and a daughter, Rhys and Hollis, June 10, 2016. Pollock: Tora Olafsen ’05 and Ryan ’05, a daughter, Phyllis Pollock, July 27, 2016. Other Marriage (not pictured) Rhoads: Charlotte Becker ’05 and Blane Rhoads, a daughter, Ruby Carol, April 2016. •Aar on Ladd ’05 and Katrina Dryja, Schroder: Daniel ’99 and Krystal Matthews, a daughter, Aliceanna Matthews, December 11, 2015. September 4, 2016, Lee, Mass. Regan: Andrea “Andy” ’98 and Jonathan Maguire, a son, Thomas Loche, May 28, 2016. 59 CLASS NOTES

Your Alumni Council

Laurentian friends,

After two decades of steady, successful work to perpetuate the power of the Laurentian net- work, the Council has used the last four months to build on its new alignment with the University Advancement division and to refine its focus. The steering committee — vice president William Cowan ’86, treasurer Susan Eichman North ’76, secretary Neil Chatterjee ’99, Membership and Honors chair, Lori Strauss Bantz ’67, Student Services chair Cortney Terrillion ’99, Advancement and Engagement chair Chelsea Nuffer Lloyd learning, independent thinking ’10, Admissions chair Danni Weaver ’07 and myself — led a planning retreat at Canaras Confer- and initiative in their students. ence Center that focused on building a new agenda for the Council’s second century. Our 41 It is only given to 10 teachers members contributed to these outcomes: (pre-K through 12th grade) Alignment with Advancement across New York State. Molly Vice President for University Advancement Tom Pynchon and Associate Vice President for is in her 11th year as a science University Advancement Kimberly Robinson Hissong ’94 led our Canaras retreat and affirmed teacher at her home high the University’s interest in aligning the Council’s good work with that of the University Advance- school of Middleburgh Central ment division. They spoke specifically about the need to involve Council in the forthcoming in Middleburgh, N.Y. campaign, and about working to leverage Council’s intellectual capital and influence against the nagging issue of alumni participation. They gave us a specific charge to boost alumni engage- Kaia Klockeman Ellis wel- ment — particularly in recruiting, training and supporting of alumni volunteers. comed a baby boy, Finley Those conversations have continued and have informed the strategic planning process John, in May and then traveled outlined below. in September with Melina Cruz Governance issues to Kenya to stand in the wed- • The Council adopted a streamlined process for nominating and electing officer slates offering ding of Neema Mawiyoo ’07. greater transparency and is expanding the Council’s leadership pipeline. Bill Cowan ’86 led a working group that delivered the proposal. Siobhan Scanlan Kearney • The Council agreed to reconstitute an Admissions Committee to support the University’s and husband Bill are living in efforts to grow applications, lower the discount rate and to improve yield. Danni Weaver ’07 will Haverhill, N.H., with their two lead that team. daughters, Maeve and Aoife. Strategic planning process “I’m looking forward to our • The Council agreed to a strategic planning process to accommodate our new alignment with 10-year reunion when I can the University Advancement division and the ongoing expansion to 50 members. The process show my family what SLU is has been sequential and has included the development of a new missions statement, new goals all about and watch my girls and new tactical objectives for the Council’s committees. run through the halls of KDS!” • The Council reviewed the purpose of the Alumni Association, and elected to create a new she said. mission to guide strategic planning. Mark Taylor ’75 and Amy Pollard Faulkner ’81 were charged with leading a working group that included Paul Danielson ’67, Janet Hunt Williams ’70, Katie Stoller Ludwig, husband J. Brendan McLaughlin ’89, Daniel Lee ’05 and Tracy Dana ’07 to craft a new mission statement. Jeff, and their son relocated The team worked quickly, and the Council unanimously adopted the following: from Rochester to Syracuse in St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council (AEC) is elected to serve the January 2016. She had University as ambassadors, advocates, and leaders, promoting the University’s mission and the opportunity to reconnect points of pride, lending a voice to the stories that demonstrate the tenets of being a Laurentian with April Rolfe LePage, for Life, and serving as a consulting body. The Alumni Executive Council works in partnership who also lives in the area. Katie with the University Advancement division and other University departments to support the is working at Syracuse Univer- recruitment, engagement, and philanthropic efforts of the University through programs, sity in their Alumni Engage- communications, and special initiatives that benefit every Laurentian. ment Office. Following the adoption of the mission statement, on August 15, the steering committee met and outlined these broad goals for the 2016-18 term: Trisha Smrecak finished up her • Increase the alumni participation rate in the Annual Fund Ph.D. in the spring. She’d been • Increase alumni engagement working at Grand Valley State • Sustain and expand student and alumni connections, i.e. build the Laurentian network University in Michigan and • Actively serve as ambassadors of / for the University moved to Alabama. She At our fall meeting, our committees built tactical plans to address these goals. As we work is working as an outdoor toward them, educator. “Rumor has it I will look forward to reporting back to you on our progress. As ever, we will continue to work there’s another St. Lawrence to support our Alma Mater. alum working here, too,” she wrote, but has yet to discover For St. Lawrence, their identity.

—Ed Forbes ’02 Laura Dix married Roy Bowler President, Alumni Association / Alumni Executive Council on December 19, 2015, at Buf- Follow the Alumni Association: facebook.com/SLUAlumniAssoc. felsdrift Game Lodge in South Africa. Roy is originally from Zimbabwe, and the couple 60 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

and classmates in a popular location! He writes, “I recently moved to the Boston area to continue my career in met four years ago in Cape education as the freshman life Rochester, N.Y. There were lots Town, South Africa, where coordinator and global studies of Laurentians in attendance. they currently live. teacher at St. John’s Prep in media but I don’t include it Danvers, Mass.” Beth Dixon wrote that she is Elliott Clarke and Kristin Kace- here until I hear directly from excited to start the master’s in wicz Clarke ’08 welcomed a you that you want it shared. Noel Luciano Quivey also Educational Leadership son, Wynn Clarke, on Feb. 2, Here’s hoping our spring issue made a move this past sum- program this fall at 2016. The Clarkes live in is jam packed so we’re all mer, when she spent a month St. Lawrence! She is planning Mystic, Conn. caught up before Reunion teaching in Kenya with Bridge on combining this degree with this June! International Academies. She her work experience in college 2007 was the English teacher for a admissions and development three-week summer sympo- to continue exploring areas of Megan Keniston sium based in Nakuru, Kenya, higher education. In addition 3 Mildon Road 2008 working with Bridges’ top 40 to being a full-time student, Canton, NY 13617 Jessica Carista pupils from across the country. she will be continuing her role 404-617-7851 (cell) 817 Franklin St. During her trip, she was also as associate director of [email protected] Ogdensburg, NY 13669 able to visit Menengai Crater annual giving. Next Reunion: 10th, June 1-4, 315-528-4631 and the St. Lawrence com- 2017 (cluster with ’06, ’08) [email protected] pound, where she met up with Next Reunion: 10th, June 1-4, Professor Wairimu Ndirangu Say it ain’t so, classmates! 2017 (cluster with ’06, ’07) and longtime staff member This is my shortest column Njau Kibochi. in my 10 years as your class Greetings from the reporter. It’s probably because North Country! And last, but certainly not you’re all so busy with great least, Shelly Martin married things and seeing each other First off, we have yet another Jon Severinghaus ’09 on Sept. that there wasn’t a ton of time class couple heading for the 10, 2016 at Bliss Ridge, in More- to write, right? aisle! Lawson Condrey put a town, Vt. The happy couple ring on it with Kalie Dunn this was joined by many friends, Chelsea Nuffer Lloyd checked I did hear from Marc Amigone, summer! Lawson and Kalie live including fellow ‘08 classmates in from Atlanta saying, “Can who is working for ACIS Edu- in Portland, Maine, where Kalie Kate Olsen, Seth Hosking, you believe there are three cational Tours in Boston, Mass., is a teacher and Lawson works Barrett Goodman, Arielle Laurentians on an athletic on their marketing team, help- in advertising. Pastick, and Jeboah “Bo” team in Atlanta?” David Lloyd ing teachers travel the world Joerg. Other guests included: ’08, Allison “Alli” Morrow with their students. He lives I’m also happy to report that Cheyenne Sanchez ’09, Will and Chelsea are all on Team in Somerville, Mass., with his we have at least two new Spencer ’09, Chris Mudge ’13, Dunder Wifflin (pictured), a fiancé Andrea, and they have a future Laurentians in our ranks. Dustin Martin ’14, Ryan de la wiffle ball team within big year ahead planning their Rob Kopp became a new dad Para ’09, Jordan Alcott ’09, Atlanta’s Wiffle Dixie Social wedding! to baby boy Quinn Thomas Amanda Fisher ’09, Dan Tukey League. They would have Kopp on March 26, 2016. He ’09, Eddie Marlette ’03, Mike recruited Lindsey Ronis, In baby news, my friend and wife Kathleen were mar- Orlando ’14, Adam Robert but work at the Georgia Katelyn Swirbalus Handrahan ried in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. ’09, Jon Griesser ’98, Brendan Aquarium gets in the way. sent along information about 28, 2015, surrounded by many “Dan” Fitzgerald ’96. Best And when Lindsey isn’t the birth of her first, daughter St. Lawrence friends. wishes to you, Shelly and Jon! hanging out with the beluga Maisie, born on July 3. With a whales she’s playing on her mom as thoughtful and funny More congrats are in order for As always, I love hearing from women’s hockey league. as you, she’s set! Stacey Banfield-Hardaway all of you! They may be over 1,000 miles Millard and husband Geoffrey from Canton, but they are My sincerest apologies to Millard, ‘10, who welcomed Laurentian strong in Atlanta. Conrad Howe, who sent along baby boy Oliver Henry Millard 2010 some notes that never made on July 3, 2016. Geoffrey is a Joshua Johnson David ’08 hosted the 2016 their way into my column. Ph.D. student in environmen- 656 9th Street, NE “Scarlet and Brown Tour” in I’m sorry, Conrad! He recently tal engineering at Syracuse Washington, DC 20002 Atlanta on November 12. graduated from SUNY Buffalo University and Stacey is the 716-499-3016 (cell) St. Lawrence University will Dental School with a DDS and director of residential life at joshua.david.johnson16@ be celebrating the Scarlet and is now working at a residency Colgate University. They live gmail.com Brown in your town this fall. in Schenectady, N.Y. together as a family of three in Next Reunion: 10th, 2020 See a full list of cities: alumni. Chittenango, N.Y. (cluster with ’09, ’11) stlawu.edu/events. If you’re Remember: if you want it in interesting in volunteering or Class Notes, you need to email I enjoyed hearing from Matt Jackie Davis married Andy hosting a future event near me with your updates. I see Spearing, as he has joined Centauro ’07 on July 18, 2015, you, contact me cr.nuffer@ lots of great news on social many St. Lawrence alumni at Oak Hill Country Club in gmail.com. 61 CLASS NOTES

Emily Gardner Cloninger got married to Charles Cloninger on April 23, 2016 at the Schiele Science Museum in Gastonia, N.C. They’re now living in Hillsborough, N.C., with their of biomedical sciences from dog and cat. Emily recently University of Massachusetts accepted a job in Chapel Hill Medical School on age-related at 2U, an education disease research at Abbvie, technology company that a pharmaceutical research partners with top colleges and development company and universities to bring in Worcester, Mass. Aaron their degree programs and works for Northern Tree as credit-bearing courses online. an environmental compliance manager. They live lake-side Joanna Fassett Loomis got in their new home in married to Chaz Loomis in Charlton, Mass. 2014. She recently earned an M.A. in social and public policy, Curtin College’s Molly Papin On the summit of San Luis Peak in southern Colorado with an and became the executive returned to the North Country elevation of 14,014 feet, Annalise Grueter ’12, (center in purple), director of the Watertown this past fall from Texas to finished climbing the 58 Colorado peaks taller than 14,000 feet Urban Mission, a nonprofit in be St. Lawrence University’s and celebrated with a dozen family and friends. Watertown, N.Y. campaign special events coordinator. No doubt you will Christine “Chrissy” Balk wrote see her on the road in this new I’m so happy to share that my in with news of the wedding of capacity. While in Dallas, Molly boyfriend, Robby, and I are Mugo Njuguna. Mugo Njuguna earned her master’s in aesthet- engaged after a quintessential was married in Plymouth, Mass ic studies and she also spent New England proposal on the Okiokwinon Chelsea Francis in July. Chrissy recently pre- time honing her university summit of Tippling Rock in accepted a three-year term sented on “Wood Decay Fungi development skills in Austin at Sudbury, Mass. In August, I was with the Mohawk Council of and its Importance in the Tree the University of Texas. promoted to graduate pro- Akwesasne as the human Care Industry” at the Interna- gram coordinator for the Earth resources policy writer. She is tional Society of Arboriculture Also in Curtin College-related and Environment Department super excited, and absolutely (ISA) Conference in Fort news, Kaitlyn Fahsel and wife at Boston University man- loves it! Worth, Texas. Her job is to train Samantha welcomed little aging program recruitment, employees about plant health Makayla to the world this past admissions, financial aid, and care, residential office support, September. Zack Lavigne ’11n, advising for master’s and Ph.D. research, biotic and abiotic wife Elizabeth, and daughter students. Shortly after starting problems with trees and Evelyn welcomed Gabriel to this new job, we moved to the the landscape. their family in May. Ireley was Allston-Brighton area. born to Kailey Pestka and Braidy Estevez. Congratula- It was a treat to see some 2011 tions to all the new moms and of my old Rebert residents, Alissa Beideck dads out there! Elena Ruiz ’14 and Stephanie 240 Kelton Street, Apt. 3 Shorb ’14, at Grant Point North Allston, MA 02134 Haley Feickert and Andrew hosted by the amazing Grace 518-637-5404 (cell) Leiser are on the road again Potter ’14 in Burlington, Vt., last [email protected] and teaching English through September. Just a sneak peek Next Reunion: 5th, 2017 CIEE in Thailand. Also, huge at how much fun it is going to (cluster with ’12, ’13) kudos to Andrew on his Young be to see everyone together Erin Dunn has been traveling, Alumni Philanthropist of the again at reunion! quite a lot. She spent last win- Mark your calendars! It has Year award in 2016. ter living in a village in Thailand almost been six years and we teaching English for The are officially celebrating our Sam Gradess won the 2016 2012 Araya Foundation. One of the “fifth” reunion this June. Can- Teacher Excellence Award Annalise Grueter children liked her copy of this not wait to see everyone back from Success Academy Char- 2606 Juniper Avenue #3 magazine so much that she in Canton to celebrate all the ter Schools. He teaches third Boulder, CO 80304 fished it out of the recycling exciting milestones accom- grade elementary students, 970-379-2336 bin to keep! Erin spent this plished by our class members. many with learning disabilities, [email protected] past summer leading back- in New York City. Next Reunion: 5th, 2017 packing trips for girls outdoor Lizzy Lewis and Aaron Mead (cluster with ’11, ’13) leadership development in the ’08 are engaged and will be Joe Alvin got engaged to Tara North Cascades. She is cur- tying the knot later this year! Archuleta this past summer. Greetings, Class of 2012! Any- rently living in Seattle, Wash. Could not be more excited They met at Vanderbilt Univer- body out there excited for our and just started graduate for you two. Lizzy is using sity where Joe is completing five-year reunion coming up study in school psychology at her newly earned master’s his doctorate. in June? the University of Washington. 62 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

Zach d’Arbeloff and Lamara Woodcock ’11 tied the knot on HABARI GANI? Oct. 1, 2016. Congratulations! Swahili for Best wishes to all, and I hope to share more of your updates “What’s the News?” in the next issue! 2013 Brittany Moten Jenny Surgenor ’03 (KSP spring ’02) is 225 West End Avenue Apt#25 entering her tenth year teaching ele- New York, NY 10023 mentary school at The Sage School in 858-444-7298 Foxboro, Mass. Jenny met Dave Eckhardt [email protected] ’90 (KSP fall ’88) at a National Endow- Next Reunion: 5th, 2017 ment for the Humanities workshop held (cluster with ’11, ’12) at Fort Ticonderoga on the Northern Campaign of the American Revolution Congratulations to Iris Longo! and quickly made a great connection This summer Iris joined Citi once they realized that, not only were we Community Capital as an both St. Lawrence alumni, but they had originations analyst and is now both done the KSP. Jenny also connected Dave Eckhardt ’90 and Jenny living in Manhattan. with Courtney Babcock ’03 (KSP spring Surgenor ’03 at Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y. ’02), who recently completed an assign- Becky Walsh and Joshua ment with the United States Agency for LaMay, got married on July 16, International Development in Liberia and who began pre-school this fall. Sarah is 2016 in Duxbury, Mass. Follow- is moving to a new post in Jordan. Jenny finishing the final year of a graduate de- ing the wedding, Becky started also met up with Cara Dodge-Coffin ’03 gree in business. a four-year Doctor of Nursing (KSP spring ’02), who just moved with Practice program at Universi- her husband, Steve Coffin ’03, to Canton Courtney and Dan Marchetti (both ’02 ty of Massachusetts Medical from Lisbon, N.Y.” and KSP fall ’00) and their kids Lila and School. Congratulations Becky Oliver, recently moved to Hebron, Maine, and Joshua! Emily Adams ’16 (KSP spring ’15) and where Dan is the head of school at Hebron Katie Greene ’14 (KSP spring ’13) both Academy. began graduate study this fall. Emily 2014 is pursuing a master’s degree in global As always, I invite alumni and friends of Stephanie Eldon public health at Emory University’s Rollins the KSP to send me news and photos for PO Box 396 School of Public Health and Katie is a stu- the next edition. I look forward to hearing Dorset, VT 05251 dent in the M.A. /Ph.D. program in African from you! 603-380-4641 history at Michigan State University. For [email protected] more on how their KSP experience has Tutaonana! Next Reunion: 5th, 2020 influenced their academic and profession- (cluster with ’15, ’16) al lives, check out the KSP blog (blogs. —John Linsley ’04 stlawu.edu/kenya/). (KSP fall ’02) Hello Class of 2014! I’m mak- 1407 E. 13th Ave., Apt. 1 ing moves, as in I’m literally Sarah Ellis Barnekow ’04 (KSP fall ’02) Denver, CO 80218 moving to Thailand for an in- is living in Sweden with her husband, 978-500-6342 definite amount of time. I’ll be Carl-Henrik, and their daughter, Annina, [email protected] teaching English and exploring Southeast Asia, so feel free to visit. Since wifi will be limited my bestie, Lexi Beckwith, will be taking over for me. Feel first home together in the Christina Sportiello became a free to contact her via email: beginning of October. certified ophthalmic technician [email protected]. for North Shore Eye Care in Also in Boston, Ryan Foster Alexa McKenna is living in Long Island, N.Y. With on the Congrats to Devon Belding works as a GM client service Washington, D.C., and com- job training, she now assists Champlain and Justin Cham- specialist, senior associate for pleting her M.B.A. at George- with annual exams, cataract plain on their marriage! They State Street Global Markets. town University’s Mcdonough and preoperative assessments, celebrated their special day He is a part of the regulatory School of Business. Meanwhile, and emergency medicine. with friends and family on May onboarding team that works Jonathan Price has finished his 20, 2016, in Topsfield, Mass. on the trading floor dealing Master’s in Education at Drexel After graduation, Hugh These high school sweethearts with new clients who are University and is teaching “Conant” Neville moved to live and work in the Boston looking to trade in the Foreign fourth grade at Girard College Alaska. He works as a hiking area and plan to close on their Exchange Market. Prep School in Philadelphia. and rafting guide during the 63 CLASS NOTES

State Street, which is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. Despite Calling his busy work week, Sam has Legacy Days: already found some time to fit Preparing You and in some St. Lawrence reunions All in his new city! Sarah Koalick completed her Your Chip for the Master’s in Computer Science Alumni! from Marquette University in 2016 College Process Milwaukee. Since graduation, Rebecca Doser she has been working as a 1005 3rd Street, NE July 27-28, 2017 software developer for Apt. 113 Advicent Solutions. Washington, DC 20002 Join our Admissions team for a two-day on-campus event Class2016reporter@ that will help you navigate everything related to finding the gmail.com right college for your child. 2015 Next Reunion: 5th, 2020 Visit campus and learn more about: Kara McDuffee (cluster with ’14, ’15) • How the college application process works— 80 Academy Drive including how to write a college essay Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Greetings, folks! We have • What college life is like, straight from the 607-727-6114 some pretty cool news from source—current students the Class of 2016. • Financial aid—what it is and how to apply [email protected] • What’s new at St. Lawrence Next Reunion: 5th, 2020 Alumni with children in high school this fall are welcome! (cluster with ’14, ’16) For more information: stlawu.edu/admissions/legacy-days. Hello Class of 2015! Please send me your updates as you travel, take on new jobs, move, and achieve any summer and as an alpine ski/ big milestones! mountaineering instructor Mike Ranellone is earning during the winter. Conant his M.F.A. in poetry at the Claire Silberg was thrilled to spent last winter (2015/16) University of Colorado-Boul- accept a Fulbright Scholar- guiding on Mt. Kilimanjaro in der, where he teaches creative ship to Kenya, where she is Tanzania, where he had a mini writing, reads for TIMBER working as an English teaching SLUnion with Max Miller Journal, and spends his free assistant and facilitating who is living and working in time mountain biking, skiing community development East Africa. and making music. projects for nine months. The Fulbright Program is the flag- Abbey McRae, William “Chip” ship international exchange Glover, and Mariah Dignan program sponsored by the met up at a networking event U.S. Government and aims to in the Hamptons this past increase mutual understanding summer. and strong ties between the people of the United States Brendan Collins moved to and other countries. Somerville, Mass. and began working at Placester in Sep- Claire says, “If it were not for tember with a bunch of other St. Lawrence’s Kenya Semester alumni: Alex Stone ’11, Duncan Program, and encouraging Maxwell ’15, and Pegeen Stone academic environment, I ’15. Brendan is also rooming wouldn’t have ever considered with Brady Hueber ’15. Did applying for a Fulbright someone say, SLU? Scholarship. My time at St. Lawrence piqued my Many fellow classmates had interest in African studies, in- their fingers crossed that they ternational development work, would land jobs before 2016 and global health issues, fields ended, and they sure did! that I hope to pursue after Carly Berizzi moved to completing my Fulbright.” Cleveland, Ohio to work as Jane Eifert ’16 rode her bike from Providence to Seattle with 28 the marketing coordinator others through an organization called Bike & Build teaming up On this side of the pond, Ste- at University Tees, a custom with local affordable housing chapters to help with build sites phen “Sam” Mullen recently apparel company. Out in San in Rhode Island, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, South started a job at State Street Diego, Alexa Mitchell began Dakota, Montana and Idaho. Jane is currently on the east coast Corporations in New York City. her job as the communications and will be working at SJX Partners in New Canaan, Conn., with He is working in the Alterna- and event coordinator for the fellow Laurentian, Jessica Burdett ’13. tive Investments Group for Community Associates Insti- 64 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2017

tute (CAI) of San Diego. She is also running all the social me- dia channels for the Half Door Brewing Company. Alexa was able to land both of these jobs cessory minerals in lava flows through alumni connections at in northern Chile. St. Lawrence. Educating others seemed to Grace Lennon landed a fancy many members of the position on the special events Class of 2016. Taren McGray team at Autism Speaks in New headed to Namibia this York City, and Conor Callahan August, to serve for two years secured a job as an analyst in as a science teacher in the the finance division at Peace Corps while Gabri- Goldman Sachs. elle Schreffler is working at Gould Academy in Bethel, Clifford Reilly just started his Maine, teaching geometry and graduate school journey to coaching the equestrian team. pursue a master’s in pub- Also honing in on a coaching lic health at the Dartmouth opportunity, Kalen Griffin will Institute for Health Policy and be the new head U10/U12 Future alumnae Thoin Begum ‘18, a biology major from Ozone Clinical Practice. A bit further alpine race coach for Teton Park, New York, spent her 2016 Fall Break with Associate Pro- away, Stephen DelGaudio Valley Ski Education fessor of Biology Aswini Pai in Dharamshala, India to research is attending Memorial Foundation (TVSEF) out in Tibetan medicine. On her flight from Dharamshala to Delhi, Thoin University of Newfoundland Grand Targhee, Wyo., until happened to be sitting behind the Dalai Lama and snapped this for his master’s, studying ac- April of 2016. selfie with His Holiness. Welcome to 2017, everyone.

SUMMER AT CANARAS As alumni of St. Lawrence University, you have access to this unique camp on Upper Saranac Lake. Enjoy boating, water skiing, tennis, golfing or hiking in the beautiful Adirondack Park. There is still time to reserve your choice of cabins and accommodations. Find out more about summer rentals at Canaras.

www.stlawu.edu/Canaras

PENALTY BOX: FALL 2016 ISSUE St. Lawrence magazine would like to correct and clarify the following content from the Fall 2016 issue. On page 13, we failed to mention that Dick Cootware ’76 was the alumnus photographed touching the newly installed dedication rock memorializing the legacy of Ron “Luca” Pelligra ’76. On page 35, the proper name for the body of water near Little Notch Camp is Lake’s Pond, named after the Lake family. The spelling of “ores” for “oars” was comical and embarrassing, and YES, we can do better than that! And finally, we are deeply sorry for plac- ing the incorrect class years in memory of Henry C. “Hank” Larsen, Class of 1952, and Ronald H. Mason, Class of 1964. Our apologies to their families and classmates. 65 IN MEMORY

ALUMNI

▼ CLASS OF 1944 Elwood F. “Bud” Booth Jr. of Liverpool, N.Y., 1986. Before her husband Gordon Bidwell ’50 died in 2002, they died June 28, 2016. Bud was a member of the football team and enjoyed traveling to the Maine coast. Phi Sigma Kappa. After graduating with a B.S. in chemistry, Bud joined the U.S. Naval Group China, a top secret organization ▼ CLASS OF 1950 Richard T. Neuse of Providence, R.I., died June 1, that worked with the Chinese against the invasion by Japan. He 2016. His family emigrated from Germany to Holland, then to En- received a second bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in chemical en- gland before his father Kurt Neuse received a teaching position gineering from Syracuse University, and became the director of at St. Lawrence. Richard was conversant in five languages. At 16 research at Allied Chemical for 37 years. A lover of snipe sailing, years old, Richard began his studies at St. Lawrence earning hon- he served as commodore of the Onondaga Yacht Club. ors in English and membership in Phi Beta Kappa. After complet- ing a Ph.D. at Yale University, he taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic ▼ CLASS OF 1947 Josephine Couch Del Deo died August 25, Institute for a year before joining the University of Rhode Island 2016, in Provincetown, Mass. The daughter of a basket maker and faculty in English literature. His career spanned 47 years before landscape painter from Pierrepont, N.Y., she and her husband, his retirement in 2003. artist Salvatore Del Deo, were prominent figures in the bohemian culture of Provincetown following World War II. Jo graduated ▼ CLASS OF 1951 Arnold W. Larsen of Fairfield, Conn., died July with honors in English and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After 30, 2016. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he served in teaching art at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in France and Germany during World War II. He was a member of Philadelphia and apprenticing at a theatrical repertory company, Beta Theta Pi, the L Club, tennis and hockey teams. As part of she moved to Provincetown in 1951. A writer and preservationist, the 1949-1950 undefeated hockey season, he was inducted into she worked to preserve the Cape Cod National Sea Shore and St. Lawrence’s Hall of Fame in 1995. Arnold worked as a contract establish the historic district of Provincetown. She is survived by negotiator and purchasing manager during his career and joined her husband, two children and two grandchildren. the Space Telescope Science Institute where he was the con- tracts manager of astronomy for the Hubble Space Telescope. ▼ CLASS OF 1948 Barbara D. ‘Bobbie’ Barrand of Franconia, N.H., died June 15, 2016. She was a sister of Delta Delta Delta and ▼ CLASS OF 1952 Sherman Baumel died March 3, 2016, at his majored in sociology at St. Lawrence. She enjoyed a career as a home in Laguna Woods, Calif. At St. Lawrence, he majored in first-grade teacher. As director of Ogontz White Mountain Camp, business administration and moved to California after graduation she shared her love of New Hampshire and the outdoors with to begin a career in construction management. He was an avid many children throughout the years. After retiring, she, her sister Dodgers fan and proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. and their poodles traveled across the U.S. many times, taking hundreds of photographs. Carol Barnes Morrell died May 16, 2016, in West Springfield, Mass., where she had lived for 59 years. She pledged Kappa Delta ▼ CLASS OF 1949 Irene Kocsis Bidwell of Wolcott, N.Y., died while she was a student and after finishing her degree in history, September 9, 2016. She majored in history and government and she received a master’s in early childhood education. She was taught eighth grade social studies at Red Creek, N.Y., retiring in director of the Kids Place Daycare for many years. She enjoyed 66 IN MEMORY

singing in the church choir and playing golf and bridge. Those ▼ CLASS OF 1962n Stephen W. Howard of Lebanon, Maine, died remembering her include her sister Norma Kenvin Petersen ’50. September 17, 2016. He attended St. Lawrence briefly and played on the hockey team. He would later graduate from Boston Uni- Betty Albert Shorter of Norwich, N.Y., died July 14, 2015. She versity and became a professor of computer sciences there. He pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma before moving to New York City also taught at St. Joseph’s College in Maine, spent many years where she earned a registered nursing degree. In the 1950s, Betty working with the telephone company and owned a communi- and her husband moved to Norwich where he was a prominent cations business with his wife. He loved animals and even had a local attorney. Betty took dance lessons, was involved with the pet skunk at one point. He created a family tradition of attending Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Norwich Garden Club. polo matches, which will be continued by his three daughters, stepson and five grandchildren. ▼ CLASS OF 1954 Harold T. ‘Hal’ Lennon Jr. of Lake Placid, N.Y., died September 17, 2016. He pledged Alpha Tau Omega, played ▼ CLASS OF 1966 Carole Ashkinaze Kay, an award-winning jour- football and was member of the L Club. He received a B.S. in nalist, author and media strategist, died September 19, 2016, in psychology and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, commissioned Atlanta, Ga. She pledged Pi Beta Phi, performed with Mummers, as second lieutenant. He began working as a helicopter pilot, an and was one of the pioneering students on the junior year abroad activity he enjoyed throughout his lifetime. Hal and his brother program in France. An English major, Carole was involved with Rit ’55 followed the career path of their father Harold Lennon Sr. campus publications including The Hill News and the Gridiron. ’31, working at Lennon’s and W.B. Wilcox Jewelers in Utica and She continued her studies at Columbia University Graduate New Hartford. In addition to his brother, Rit, those remembering School of Journalism and became an advocate for women’s and Hal include his wife Nancy Lansing Hoffman-Lennon ’54; his sister civil rights. Carole was known for her provocative columns in the Judith Lennon Cashman ’58, who is married to Vincent Cashman 1970s and 80s in Atlanta. She was the first woman in the Atlanta ’55; daughter Kim Hoffman Amoroso ’79; nieces and nephews, Journal Constitution’s history to serve on its editorial board and Harold Cashman ’86, Deborah Cashman Ohl ’90, Michael Lennon later served on the Chicago Sun-Times’ editorial board, as Media ’92, Maura Cashman Bednarczyk ’92, Stephen Lennon ’95, and Chief of the United Nations Children’s Fund, and as a longtime granddaughter Megan Amoroso ’14. consultant to the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1991, she and Gary Orfield published The Closing Door, which was named Out- ▼ CLASS OF 1956 William G. Bourne of Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y., standing Book on Human Rights by the Gustavus Myers Center died April 12, 2015. He majored in sociology and was a member of for the Study of Human Rights at the University of Arkansas Sigma Pi and the ROTC. He is remembered by his two sons and the following year. She volunteered as a literacy tutor and most daughter. recently with the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. She and her hus- band brought joy and sweet treats to many patients in Atlanta ▼ CLASS OF 1957 Raymond F. Ryan of Mantoloking, N.J., died July hospitals who were alone on the holidays. 7, 2016. He was involved at St. Lawrence with Thelomathesian So- ciety and Phi Sigma Kappa while studying business administration. ▼ CLASS OF 1967M Janet McMurray Stewart of Watertown, N.Y., He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army before advancing his died June 9, 2016. She received her B.A. from Grove City College career with a telephone company. He was fond of the ocean and in 1950. After finishing her master’s in education from the shoreline scenery. He served his community through the United St. Lawrence, she taught English, French and social studies in Way and other local organizations. Those remembering him include New York schools, retiring from Watertown High School in 1987. his children Martha Ryan Graff ’88 and Dudley Ryan ’87. She volunteered at Samaritan Medical Center and Flower Me- morial Library’s genealogy department. Those remembering her ▼ CLASS OF 1958 Joseph R. Ramus of Point Pleasant, N.Y., died include her husband Charles A. Stewart ’47, daughter Karen A. October 3, 2016. Originally a North Country native from Water- Scheer ’77, and son Kevin C. Stewart ’82. town, N.Y., Joseph served in the U.S. Navy for four years on the destroyer U.S.S. Bordelon during the Korean War. He attended ▼ CLASS OF 1969 Donald M. Rumrill of Apalachin, N.Y., died July St. Lawrence under the G.I. Bill and played on the football team. 16, 2016. He received a B.S. in physics and became an aerospace Joe began his career with the YMCA and the Boys Club of Ameri- engineer, working with Teledyne Gurley, General Electric, ca before rising through the ranks of the Mercer County Board of Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Avnet. He developed flight Social Services, retiring as deputy director in 1995. control computer technology for military and commercial aircraft, including the V-22 Osprey and Airbus, and for NASA missions. ▼ CLASS OF 1959 Jane Cranston Smithers of Elbridge, N.Y., died Don competed at St. Lawrence on the alpine and Nordic ski July 18, 2016. She received a B.A. in English. She was a member teams as well as the soccer team. He was a member of the of the JE Lions Club, Jordan Study Club, and the Jordan United Outing Club. All of his combined interests led him to canoe racing Methodist Church. Jane is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, and designing training equipment for the U.S. Olympic rowing and three grandchildren. team. He became a member of the Broome County Celtic Pipe and Drum Corp in 2004 and enjoyed traveling for celebrations ▼ CLASS OF 1961 Craig W. Ruhm of Maineville, Ohio, died August and parades with his bagpipe. His survivors include his wife Lynn 12, 2016. He was very involved at St. Lawrence as a member of Sig- Anstey Rumrill ’71. ma Alpha Epsilon, the varsity football team, the Outing Club and the Winter Carnival Committee. From 1963 to 1966, he was ▼ CLASS OF 1972 Marcia Harrison Jones of Barneveld, N.Y., died assistant alumni secretary at St. Lawrence before beginning a July 8, 2016. She majored in history and met and married her best career in the metal industry and owning a food production friend and classmate Wardwell W. Jones ’72. She raised their two company. Craig would later serve as a member of Alumni Execu- daughters, worked as a teacher’s aide and taught Sunday school tive Council and enjoyed planning his class reunions and keeping at Plymouth Bethesda Church. Those remembering her include Laurentians connected in the Cincinnati area. He is remembered Wardwell ’72, daughter Rebecca Jones Salciccioli ’04, and neph- by his wife and three children. ews William Powers ’02 and Jeremiah Powers ’04. 67 IN MEMORY

▼ CLASS OF 1975 Stephen W. Sutton of North Easton, Mass., died FACULTY AND STAFF June 23, 2016. A brother of Beta Theta Pi and the L Club, he ex- Robert Sheldon died August 8, 2016 at his camp in Saranac Lake. celled at football and lacrosse, earning a place in the Hall of Fame Bob was remembered fondly by many as “Shel.” A graduate of in 2005 for his record-breaking career as a receiver. Steve was Colgate University, Bob joined St. Lawrence’s athletic staff as head awarded the ECAC Scholarship and Athletic Medal as a senior basketball coach in 1957. He compiled an impressive record in and went on to earn his master’s in education at St. Lawrence basketball, with 110 wins and the first ICAC championship in the and served as a graduate assistant coach. He received his law University’s history. Bob also spent nine years as backfield coach in degree at DePaul University and practiced law in Massachusetts football and eight seasons as a junior varsity football coach, before with his son. Steve’s wife Christine Shellington Sutton ’75 is being named athletic director in 1974. St. Lawrence University’s among his survivors. athletic program experienced tremendous growth under Bob’s leadership, nearly doubling the number of teams to 24 and greatly ▼ CLASS OF 1978 Andrew J. Silva formerly of Sandown, N.H., died June 27, 2016. He majored in philosophy and was a proud expanding opportunities for women athletes. Throughout his term member of the New Hampshire Libertarian Party. An avid fan of as athletic director, St. Lawrence teams earned 32 NCAA bids, won horror, sci-fi fantasy and fiction films, he also enjoyed Dungeons two titles and produced 28 individual champions. He retired in 1991 and Dragons and was dungeon master. He is survived by his and was inducted into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993. father, two brothers, and their families. Bob is survived by his wife, Jean, and daughter Deborah Sheldon, a food service generalist at St. Lawrence, and son Bob ’77, who served as the director of Camp Canaras for 25 years. ▼ CLASS OF 1992 Steven E. Mencis of Haverhill, Mass., died August 8, 2016. He pledged Sigma Alpha Epsilon and was Earl L. Mason died July 25, 2016. Earl served on the Facilities a member of the Jewish Student Union. A communications Operations staff in Appleton Arena and the residence halls from major, he was involved with stage productions as an actor 1978 to 1991. Earl came to St. Lawrence after a career as a farm and as part of the crew. Steven was employed as supervising hand in Old Dekalb, as a laborer at Raymond Geary Chevrolet, agent and recruitment manager at a local insurance company a laborer at Acco Brands for three years and Diamond Inter- and had previously worked in stock market research. He is national for 29 years. Friends recall that Earl enjoyed dancing, remembered by his wife Jillregin Feeney Mencis ’94 and their carpentry, and building houses. He is survived by his wife Donna, six children. his children, and an extended family.

IN MEMORY LISTING

CLASS OF 1942 Mark V. Sellis, August 22, 2016 CLASS OF 1954 Melissa Knapp Williams, August 3, 2016 CLASS OF 1943 Lawrence E. Cotter, August 7, 2016 CLASS OF 1954 Carroll ‘Pete’ Mason Worthington, July 10, 2016 CLASS OF 1943 David Mayersohn, September 15, 2016 CLASS OF 1955 R. Jay Conlan, July 25, 2016 CLASS OF 1947 Frederick A. Zito, August 25, 2016 CLASS OF 1956M Lois Schumacher Lantz, September 19, 2016 CLASS OF 1949 Henry S. ‘Harry’ Balmer, September 28, 2016 CLASS OF 1957n Kathryn O’Keefe Nardiello, September 6, 2016 CLASS OF 1950 William Foster, September 14, 2016 CLASS OF 1958 Arthur N. Isenberg, July 24, 2016 CLASS OF 1950 Thomas I. Gerard, July 23, 2015 CLASS OF 1958 David W. Kemble, September 9, 2016 CLASS OF 1951 Charles C. Jones, July 23, 2016 CLASS OF 1959m Avis Chamberlain Cring, September 27, 2016 CLASS OF 1951 Barbara “Babs” Torrey MacAllaster, October 12, 2016 CLASS OF 1959 Patricia Jackson Lavery, September 30, 2016 CLASS OF 1951 Richard Merritt, July 12, 2016 CLASS OF 1961 Dennis J. Cronin, September 11, 2016 CLASS OF 1951 John C. ‘Jack’ Metraw, September 27, 2016 CLASS OF 1961 Daryl W. Mills, August 7, 2016 CLASS OF 1952 Robert E. Farley, July 2, 2016 CLASS OF 1962 H. Joseph Heath, July 30, 2016 CLASS OF 1953n Thelma Lou Smith Bullock, July 24, 2016 CLASS OF 1972 Frederick A. Levering, June 1, 2016 CLASS OF 1953M Charlotte M. Zehr, August 24, 2016 CLASS OF 1976 Jeff Fay, August 3, 2016 CLASS OF 1954 Diane Doyle Parrish, July 23, 2016 CLASS OF 1992m Nancy A. Von Nostitz, February 20, 2016 CLASS OF 1954 Howard J. Platte, March 31, 2015 CLASS OF 1999 Sarah Johonnett Lawrence, August 25, 2016

The designation “n” with class numerals indicates that the individual did not graduate from St. Lawrence.The  designation “M” with class numerals indicates that the individual earned a master’s degree from St. Lawrence in the year given.

SHARING THE NEWS OF A DEATH We will publish in “In Memory” detailed memorial notices of the passing of Laurentians if we receive the information from a family member or friend in the form of a previously published notice (typically from a newspaper). Please send such notices to Shayla Snyder Witherell ’11, University Advancement, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617 or switherell@stlawu. edu. We will provide the name and, if available, date of death of others of whose passing we learn, and the complete list of recent deaths can be found on the University’s website at alumni.stlawu.edu.

‘In Memory’ is compiled by Shayla Snyder Witherell ’11, [email protected]. 68 FROM THE ARCHIVES

TA LL TA LE S The St. Lawrence tradition of competitive alpine skiing was celebrated in this ice carnival snow sculpture by Jack Hefti ’50 and friends in 1948. 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617 www.stlawu.edu

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LAURENTIAN FOR LIFE WEEKEND March 31-April 3, 2017 Whether you’re here on campus or halfway around the world, take part in our four-day celebration about what it means to be a Laurentian for Life and honor one of our most important traditions—Charter Day! alumni.stlawu.edu #L4LWeek