Spring 2008 | husson.edu Ledgeralumni magazine

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INSIDE In this issue (and we hope in issues to come) we would Viewpoint like to share a letter from one of your fellow alumni… I can remember getting accepted to Husson, leaving home for the first time, meeting my first roommate, going to my first class, joining my fraternity, student government and other activities. I remember looking forward to Chief Week, Spring Fling, basketball games and the occasional painting of the rock. The friendships that I formed at Husson affect me nearly everyday. So why is it that after I graduated, I never looked back? I completely forgot about the place that I enjoyed for four years. Well, I did look back last fall – I went back to Husson and what I Husson College | Spring 2008 saw dramatically changed my feelings about my alma mater. The most obvious change is apparent from the minute you drive on to campus. New Editorial Staff facilities make the old Husson look like a one room schoolhouse and even newer facilities William H. Beardsley are under construction. Combine that with all the Best-In-Class athletic fields and you President wouldn’t even recognize College Circle. But looks are only skin deep. What really impressed Albert R. Smith II me happened when I went inside. Vice President The activity that exists in Peabody Hall (and throughout the entire campus) is amazing. I Publisher remember the new Furman Student Center was bustling with activity, the Starbucks was Susan Nutter Director of Alumni Affairs packed…yes Starbucks, on campus…and even the art gallery had visitors. In talking to the Editor faculty about their classes, they demonstrated so much enthusiasm; they just couldn’t wait Paul Husson to get started. The curriculums that are offered at Husson far exceed what I remember. The Senior Development Officer new Law, Pharmaceutical and Advanced Nursing majors are very well received by students and the New England School of Communications offers hands-on education that students Michael Donahue Acting Public Affairs & Marketing can’t get anywhere in northern New England…period. I remember talking with the students about their weekend’s activities, their aspiration’s and then watching them hurry to class. Deandra Briggs Director of Development Services I can’t recall having that level of enthusiasm as I went to my 9:00 o’clock classes and I certainly don’t remember many people staying on campus over the weekends. That’s not Amanda Kitchen Director of Annual Giving the case anymore – it’s the place to be, the place to learn, the place to have fun, the place to live. Warren Caruso Associate Director of Athletics I was excited to be invited back and left with a new found pride in my alma mater. I JGroup Advertising strongly encourage all of you to contact the alumni office and make a trip back, see the Design new campus, grab a latté and enjoy. It will make you proud and will bring back a lot of Bylytic- Michael York good memories. Homecoming Photography We welcome YOUR letters! Husson Alumni Magazine is Matt Thompson ‘91 If you would like to share your thoughts, opinions, stories, etc., send us a note. Printed by Snowman Printing & Presort Express About the cover How to contact us For over 100 years, Husson has prided itself on the number of first Changes of address generation students it has welcomed through its doors. Amanda [email protected] Kitchen ’05 is a prime example. She was the first in her family to attend 800-726-7073 college, earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Husson. Letters to the Editor Kitchen currently serves as Husson’s director of annual giving. [email protected] Kitchen was able to give a personal touch to a handful of students when Husson College she volunteered to instruct the Husson Experience, a new experimental One College Circle course that was introduced last fall. The course was designed specifically Bangor, ME 04401-2999 to assist first-year students in making successful transitions to college life. An astounding 47% of this year’s entering class consists of first generation students. General Information www.husson.edu/alumni The Husson Experience was overseen by Dean of Students Sharon Wilson-Barker and instructed by a handful of Husson faculty and staff volunteers. “We are committed to providing the skills and supports students need to be successful in higher education,” said Dean Wilson-Barker. Data gathered on students from fall 2007 showed that students who successfully completed Husson supports equal opportunity in the Husson Experience did better academically in their first semester than students who either recruitment, admission, educational programs, withdrew from the class or who did not complete it successfully. Husson plans to offer this and employment practices, and complies with course to all entering freshman beginning in the 2008-2009 school year. all major federal and state laws and executive orders requiring equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action. Dear Friends, We started as Shaw Business College and School of it now, on liberal arts or Ph.D.s, but, rather on bachelor, Penmanship in 1898, next we became Maine School of masters and doctoral degrees that lead to licensure and Commerce, Bangor Maine School of Commerce and, in professional careers, such as counseling, business, or 1947, Husson College. The Eastern Maine Medical Center therapy. Third, we have multiple locations, with students School of Nursing joined in the 1980’s, the New England in such wide flung communities as Bangor, South Portland, School of Communications in the 1990’s, and the Eastport Presque Isle, Calais and Eastport and, increasingly, online. Boat School and Unobskey College in 2007. Now, by It is true, we are adding scholarly faculty, but at Husson our declaration of the Board of Trustees, on October 11, 2008, at faculty have always focused less on research and more on Homecoming, we officially become Husson University. the scholarship of teaching. It all adds up to a university, When I arrived at Husson some twenty-one years ago, yet we still have the markings of what Husson has always Professor Lambros Karris took me aside and told me of his been: a place to prepare graduates for professional careers, dream of Husson becoming a university. The discussion has a place that reserves a special love for youth who are the waxed and waned yet, over the years, it has ridden a rising first generation in their family to go to college, a place that tide, with first the faculty, then the Alumni Association, is not just located “in” Maine, but truly “of” Maine. As then Student Government, and now the trustees lending for remaining personal, a major reason for multiple clubs their support. The hesitation has always been the desire and sports teams, and for dividing into several academic for Husson to remain personal, approachable, and humble, schools, is to create smaller affinity groups where students with no elusions of grandeur. The challenge, as always, is to and faculty can really get to know each other. It is working. honor that vision, our mission, and dream. As the trustees would put it, since we already are “Husson The earliest talk of becoming a university centered on University,” it means we really do not need to change our international recruitment. During the 1990s the case existing ways. Our logo has been simply “Husson” since began to grow as Husson restructured itself into separate about 2000, and if there is ever a describer it usually is “a academic schools, merged with the New England School of professional university in northern New England.” We will Communications (NESCom), and added ever more graduate continue our informal collegiate atmosphere, revere our degrees, most recently, the Doctor of Physical Therapy, with traditions, love our sports, eulogize our past classmates, pharmacy and law on the way. Finally, when the Board colleagues, fraternity brothers and sisters, coaches and of Trustees decided to get the ball rolling last October, it leaders, and cherish our memories of old. And, even as was not so much a vote of aspiration but rather what they with “Husson College,” “Husson University” will strive believed reflected facts – that we had already become a to continue its traditions, entrepreneurial spirit, and university. institutional pride. So, what is Husson in 2008 that leads us to call ourselves Husson has been your “College.” It is about to become your a University? First, we are not small any more. Along “University.” with NESCom, we have well over 2000 traditional Respectfully yours, undergraduates, not to mention graduate and continuing education students. Our assets are closing in on $50 million, our operating budgets exceed $30 million. Second, we have William H. Beardsley multiple academic schools with all but one offering one or President and CEO more graduate degrees. Our focus has never been, nor is BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Arthur D. Fuller, ’66 Susan A. Carlisle Philip E. Harriman ’77 W. Tom Sawyer, Jr. Vice-Chairman Richard C. Trott, Daniel B. Coffey ’72 Kenneth A. Hews ’70 Irving Schneider ’68 Jr., ’65 Joseph H. Cyr ’62 Kelli Theriault Hutchins Thomas J. Tierney ’71 Elaine P. Dahl Carol C. Kanar Thomas E. Thornton ’72 William H. Beardsley Edward O. Darling ’64 Hilda Hutchins McCollum Peter G. Vigue Diana B. Beaudoin Kris A. Doody ’97 Robert D. O’Donnell ’72/’82 Randall L. Wadleigh ’87 Earl C. Black Mark J. Fucile ’08 Ruth B. Purtilo Lloyd E. Willey John P. Boucher ’66 Ross Y. Furman ’72 John M. Rohman ’77 Fred M. Woldarski, M.D. John W. Bragg Suzanne P. Gordon Robert J. Ronan ’79 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008  Dynamic School of Education prepares future educators for success Armed with a B.S. in was a “perfect fit” and chose it over out-of-state Business Education, schools largely because of its small classes. Betsy Jackie Emerson ‘64 received her bachelor’s waved goodbye to degree in Business Education in 1983, Husson College and and after graduation, went to teach business fielded five offers for and became a school of Education in teaching positions, finally choosing 2000 under the leadership of founding classes at East Grand a job in the Wells/Ogunquit school Dean Jim Doughty, class of 1961, and High School in system. “I felt that Husson opened commenced graduate offerings in so many doors for me,” says Betsy. 2006. Today enrollments approach 200 Danforth, Maine. “The professors and instructors made students. sure we understood that teaching She focused on rural education wasn’t about working 8am to 3pm As educational needs and expectations throughout her career, teaching in with snow days and summers off.” evolve nationally, so does the degree small communities like Danforth, Recently elected superintendent of program at Husson. “Of course Madawaska, and Van Buren, and she the Bangor School District, Webb said teachers must enjoy working with sent many a graduate off fluent in she feels strongly that the Husson young people,” says Lynne Coy-Ogan, shorthand and able to “type like the community – and professors who dean of Husson’s School of Education. wind.” Today, Jackie substitutes in were truly role models – shaped and “But today, that’s not enough. To the Newport school system and looks prepared her to be an educator in become an effective educator in 2008 back fondly on her Husson days. “We and outside of the classroom. “My requires expertise in a variety of had really good instructors,” she says. education at Husson taught me that areas, from differential instruction to “They prepared us to go and teach what I do in this classroom, what I do integrated technology to performance- anywhere.” in this community, impacts the world.” based assessment of learning Twenty Betsy says her experience at Husson standards.” five years also instilled in her an enthusiasm Coy-Ogan, who served as both a later, Betsy for knowledge and a passion for life- teacher and an administrator in MacGregor long learning. Maryland and Maine, joined Husson Webb ‘83 From its founding in 1898, along side in 2004 to head of the School of arrived at commerce, shorthand, accounting and Education. Now, she looks forward Husson teleography, a program in teaching has to expanding program offerings as with high been part of Husson’s academic core. the school and its students prepare expectations. It evolved into formal degree offerings for the future. Coy-Ogan understands She felt Husson under Chesley Husson in the 1950’s that though most education students

 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 at Husson are from Maine and that administrators keep three major many urban and rural communities many will want to return to their own initiatives close to heart. They begin each school year with communities, the need to prepare plan to… vacancies, most in critical areas like them with a global outlook is vital. ■ Build a strong academic platform math and science. It’s a trend that “Our goal, Husson’s goal, is to prepare and make sure students have both may stretch our national education students to embark on their careers the curriculum and technology system to its limits. ready to meet the challenges of experience necessary to be Long gone are the days when people teaching – whether they decide to at successful. “With federal aand graduated from high school and rural or inner city schools,” she says. state mandates, such as No Child dedicated their lives to one career, one To prepare graduates to meet those Left Behind and Maine Learning profession, one company. Also gone challenges, the Husson School of Results, keeping programs timely is the expectation that a high school Education offers programs diploma can lead to a designed for both traditional “It’s our job as educators to good job like it did just 20 and nontraditional or 30 years ago. With the students. More than 200 prepare students to be part of amount of technological students, along with 15 information in our society faculty members and a global economy. We’re not doubling every two years, adjunct instructors, bring it is estimated that in a wide range of skills preparing them for just one career, just the next four years, and experiences into the but to be adaptable and flexible.” 82% of available jobs classroom. Undergraduates will require a four-year can earn a B.S. in elementary and current is demanding,” says college degree. The U.S. Department education, secondary education Coy-Ogan. “And with the statewide of Labor estimates that today’s youth life sciences, or physical education, laptop initiative, it’s imperative that will have 10 to 14 jobs by the time while graduate students can obtain Husson education students have they are 38. Even more astounding is expanded master’s degrees in school extensive exposure to technology that, according to former Secretary of counseling. Two new programs, the and are able to demonstrate its use Education Richard Riley, jobs that will Teacher Certification Program and as an effective instructional tool in top the 2010 “in demand” list didn’t the 2+2 Agreement, offer students the classroom.” even exist in 2004. That means today’s nontraditional learning experiences. ■ Develop experiences that prepare educators must prepare students for The Teacher Certification Program, students for the challenges of jobs they can’t even envision. That’s designed for individuals who have global education. “Many of our quite a challenge. an undergraduate degree and are students grew up in small, rural While the future might seem interested in a career change, has been Maine communities and come intimidating, it shouldn’t be for met with an overwhelming response from first-generation college Husson graduates, says Betsy Webb. in the two years it has been offered. families,” says Husson President “It’s our job as educators to prepare More recently, Husson partnered with Bill Beardsley. “We want to offer students to be part of a global Eastern Maine Community College experiential learning opportunities economy. We’re not preparing them to offer students enrolled in EMCC’s to strengthen students’ exposure for just one career, but to be adaptable associate’s program the chance to to issues of diversity.” According and flexible.” continue their education at Husson to Beardsley, this initiative and to earn their bachelor’s degrees is accomplished by offering and teaching certificates. “We are nontraditional student teaching really thrilled to be partnering with opportunities and by hiring Husson in this way,” says Liz Russell outstanding faculty to guide and ’82, ’91, Husson alumna and assoicate mentor. dean of students at EMCC. “It offers ■ so much to our students and gives Analyze the need for educators them that next step in their pursuit of as a whole. A large percentage education and career success.” of Maine teachers will be eligible for retirement within the next five As the School of Education continues years, and many more will leave to expand programs and incorporate for higher paying jobs – a situation new learning opportunities, not exclusive to Maine. Nationally,

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008  Husson building to house theater $15M Meeting humanities; the Darling Atrium, a two- story public space named for Mary Ellen House seen as and Ed Darling of Glenburn; and the Cyr Alumni Center, named for Joe and Sue campus focus Cyr of Old Town. These naming gifts put Husson within reach of its $6 million capital campaign BY KRISTEN ANDRESEN OF THE NEWS STAFF goal, while the college will pick up the In the past, Husson has lacked a formal remaining $9 million. venue for concerts, public speaking Friday, September 28, 2007 events, convocation and theater Bangor Daily News “In old New England villages, the Section: A, Page 1 meetinghouse was a place where people productions. The addition of Bangor came together, near the commons and Theological Seminary to the campus BANGOR – Gracie McCollum turns the green,” Husson’s president, William also raised the need for a religious 5 next month, but she already Beardsley, told the group. “On this gathering place. The Gracie Theater will understands the importance of keeping campus of 2,500 people, which has no meet those demands while providing a her public remarks brief. At Thursday’s academic and cultural gathering place, new, midsize performing arts center for groundbreaking of Husson College’s new this will be our meetinghouse, next to students and area residents. Meeting House, which boasts a state-of- our commons and Husson’s green.” “I felt it’s a wonderful thing for Husson,” the-art 500-seat theater that will bear her said Gracie’s grandmother, benefactor name, Gracie took the microphone and The complex fills a void on campus Hilda Hutchins McCollum of Bangor, turned to the crowd. – both literally and figuratively. It completes the “circle” of campus who joined her daughter and Gracie’s “Let’s dig dirt!” she exclaimed, then she buildings. mother, Courtney McCollum, at the grabbed a tiny shovel and got to work. event. “It’s the first image you see on arrival,” The Gracie Theater is an integral part said Kris Kowal of WBRC Architects- Hilda Hutchins McCollum is known for of a $15 million, 55,000-square-foot Engineers, the project’s architect. “This her support of the arts - the Hutchins facility that will serve as a focal point creates a collegiate, quad-type area Concert Hall at the Maine Center for the on campus. The Meeting House, which between what’s existing and new.” Arts on the University of Maine campus is scheduled to open in phases starting is named for her parents, and she has next fall, also includes classroom and Because students must take classes in been a key fundraiser there. faculty office space for the sciences and the sciences and humanities to fulfill Husson’s liberal arts “This is a small venue, as opposed to requirements, the the Maine Center, and I just felt it was a academic wing will good thing,” she said. see heavy use. It also Campus officials were quick to point out will provide office that the facility is not meant to compete space to nearly a with Greater Bangor’s existing venues. third of the college’s Beardsley envisions a place where faculty. The alumni Maine-based musicians, actors and center will house performers can show off their talents. It’s college archives as also a perfect fit for Husson’s endowed well as the hall of Kenduskeag Chamber Recital series. honors. ▲ Meeting House | continued on page 7

 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Physical therapist Christen Niles, Maine Jobs Spotlight: Blue Hill Memorial Hospital How did you get started? What training did you have? What’s your favorite part of the job? I became a physical therapist because I received my master’s degree in physical Watching patients reach their goals. There I had PT after hip surgery when I was therapy from Husson College in Bangor. is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a younger, and the idea of working in this This included professional course grateful smile at the end of a long road of profession just stuck! work, as well as three 8-week clinical hard work. What’s the greatest challenge? affiliations in which students are paired Melding my personality with all of the with an experienced therapist to learn different personalities I run into on a daily the necessary components of treating basis. As I said before, communication is patients. critical, and building solid relationships What skills are essential to your job? can be difficult sometimes. The most important skill, I think, But it is also very rewarding to is communication. The ability accomplish that challenge and have a to communicate effectively with great team behind you, like the one we rehabilitation team members, physicians have at Blue Hill. and nurses, and most importantly, the What kind of person succeeds in the patient, is absolutely critical to building job? the good relationships necessary to Someone who is not afraid of taking a provide high quality of care. challenge head-on every single day, and What is a typical day on the job like? finds working with people to be very rewarding. There is no typical day! But I can always count on being busy with something. What advice would you offer to someone interested in a job in this field? “There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing When the patient count is low, there is a grateful smile at the end of a long road of always paperwork to catch up on! Study hard! Your education is the hard work,” says Blue Hill Memorial Hospital foundation upon which your career physical therapist Christen Niles ’06. is built. Printed with permission from Maine Sunday Telegram Occupational Therapy students travel to Portugal This past Spring, Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (OT) at Husson, got to see Portugal. Not just a sightseeing trip as you might imagine. Rather she and four of her students took an in depth look at that country’s latest work in the field of OT. Her four student companions, Karen Martin, Shelagh McGinley, Destiny Dininno and Lindsay Choate stayed in the home of two Portuguese OT students, Ana and Tisha. “I was amazed at how integrated the ‘new’ practice framework was in their facilities,” Pictured from left, Shelagh McGinley ‘08, client, Karen Martin ‘08, Destiny Davis recalls. “I also learned, however, that while some work Dininno ‘08, Lindsay Choate ‘08, and 2 Portuguese OT students meet in the is on the cutting edge of new practices, many more of their gathering room of the mental health site in Lisbon Portugal where we had coffee and pastries made by the clients. facilities continue to use the medical model to frame their practice.” Ana and Tisha study at the Escola Superior de Saude practices here in America,” Davis points out. Hosts included do Alcoitao, one of Portugal’s two OT schools offering three Rachelle Hargreaves (EMMC), Jen Mitchell (Bangor Nursing year programs. Graduates must come back to complete a fourth and Rehab), Colleen Adams (TEC Center), Pam Doiron year while working in the field. (Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center), Nicole Nowell (Maine Veterans Home) and the OT at the Glenburn School. “If you In July, Tisa came to Bangor in a return exchange spending ever get a chance to visit Lisbon,” Davis notes, “I highly three weeks here. “I wish to extend a special thanks to the recommend stopping in to see the amazing things the OT’s are many sites that treated Tisa to a first-hand look at our OT doing in this country.” Husson Ledger | Spring 2008  Studying global warming in Bermuda

Bermuda, aptly described in tourist crowding, traffic and pollution with its established on a few of Bermudas most pamphlets as a cosmopolitan and concomitant loss of nature and the effect secluded islands. Among these is “Non enchanting paradise, is also a test tube those changes perpetrate upon the fragile Such” Island, one of the most pristine for the earth. As Bermuda goes, many environment that encases their lives. sections of Bermuda’s National Park feel, so goes the environment around the “We are not trying to provide the system. Few are invited to this treasured world. answers for our students. Rather, we spot. Hamrin’s students must snorkel to Each Spring, Husson Fellow and teacher place them into a microcosm of the the site as no other approach is possible. education faculty member Dr. Jeannie planet that causes them to consider They spend much of their time involved Hamrin and her husband Carl have led many of life’s tough questions and in the work that has led to the successful student environmental study groups forces them to consider very different eradication of various invasives – both to this test tube land with startling viewpoints,” Hamrin explains. “Many biological and man made -- that have results. Merely 22 square miles in size, who have gone through this adventure threatened to strangle the natural this tiny island mass is home to 67,000 have found it to be a life changing vegetation and life there. inhabitants. It is, according to Professor experience.” This past March, not only The presence, for instance, of large Hamrin, a land in search of balance did the 15 Husson students study in this quantities of plastics in the open ocean between man and environment. world-class setting, they socialized at surrounding Bermuda has become a “Changes in the environment can night with residents, and students from matter of considerable concern. It is a be readily observed here,” Hamrin Columbia University. Several carried out concern reflected among conservationists explains. “Students easily grasp the a service project of cleaning a rare but around the world. “Flotsam circulates immediate effects of man’s impact on critical fresh water pond. in areas were natural vegetation has in the environment.” For some 20 years Bermuda is made up of some 220 the past provided habitat for a variety she and a group of students have set sail mainly disconnected islands. Bridges of marine species,” Hamrin notes. “This to study the effects that density, time, and causeways connect only seven of invasive substance causes animals and climate are having on this “island the twenty inhabited islands among that to become ill, injured and often die. paradise.” Here, as in few places on number. In addition to the indigenous Students see the results and study ways earth, balance is the key to survival on a population, some 500,000 tourists visit to deal with this onslaught.” changing planet. those 20 islands every year. Balance Among the animal life unique to Entitled “SC 499: Bermuda: Island comes down to attitudes toward Bermuda are the giant sea turtles that Survival/Planet Survival – A Delicate development and environment. It is once were in such huge numbers that Balance” this course is arranged in important to Professor Hamrin that her they became a staple diet among the cooperation between Professor Hamrin, students see this struggle at work. “Our islanders. The slaughter became so Husson College and the Bermuda students meet with developers and acute that in 1610 Bermuda prohibited Institute of Ocean Sciences. Indeed, environmentalists. They witness both the harvesting of these animals in what balance is the name of the game, sides of the argument and must come became the first conservation law in the Hamrin emphasizes. Dependent upon to their own conclusions as to how to world. Working with the scientists who the outside world for all essentials achieve and maintain the fragile balance observe and protect this remarkable – there are no fresh water lakes, rivers of man and nature often at odds with species has become an integral part of or streams existent there – Bermudians each other.” the experiences provided students who have come to understand that in order Some of the most interesting undertake this journey. to sustain their way of life they must conservation projects in the world “Students come to experience first hand find the means to balance urbanization, are being conducted in sanctuaries the simple fact that we can change

 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 the course of environmental neglect,” have witnessed first hand.” For information about this course open to Husson College students and selected high school students, Professor Hamrin points out. Each Indeed, ecologically speaking, it can be contact Professor Jeannie M. Hamrin at 207-941- student conducts their own mini research said that as Bermuda goes so goes the project in the field and in the lab and 7130 or via email at [email protected]. The next rest of the world. “I want our young trip to Bermuda will take place in March of this year. formally presents their findings. “We ask men and women to discover that we can There is also the possibility of a trip to Mexico during them to interpret data from experimental take care of this earth of ours,” Professor the summer of 2008. results and use their interpretations Hamrin states fervently. “We can bring it to draw conclusions on their own – to back. It’s not too late. It’s up to each accept or reject hypotheses that directly one of us.” relate to the changing environment they

▲ Meeting House | continued from page 4 In addition, the Gracie Theater’s design incorporates learning laboratories for Admissions students in the New England School of Communications. Instead of one small Enrollment continues to sound and lighting booth at the back climb as we have added new of the house, this theater has three programming and athletic classroom-size booths. Husson worked opportunities at Husson. with acoustic and theater consultants The entering class for the fall from Walters Storyk Design Group of of 2007 had a 20% increase New York to create an educational in applications that led to a space that incorporates cutting-edge 21% increase in the size of technology. the entering class and overall “Our students will use these as virtual the college experienced classrooms during performances and a 5% increase in overall rehearsals for sound and light,” said undergraduate enrollment for Thom Johnston, NESCOM’s president. day and CED. Our entering class for Day school came from eighteen states; six countries and 47% were Johnston envisions majors in theater arts first-generation college. Five of the entering students were valedictorians and drama in the not too distant future, of their class and sixteen were salutatorians. Seventy-five had been class as well as expanded opportunities for officers including twenty-six that were their class presidents. We have seen an other NESCOM students who already increase in the number of students applying on-line instead of doing a paper have experience with backstage, “tech application with 45% received electronically this year. crew” duties. The theater has a built-in, second-story video booth, which will It appears that we are continuing our growth with a current 8% increase in allow students and faculty to use the applications for the fall of 2008 over last year. Your continued support and facility as a sound stage as well. positive impact in your communities has enhanced our growth and reputation “The lab side of this has all kinds of and we appreciate all that you do for Husson College. potential,” Johnston said. For John Rohman, a principal at WBRC and the chairman of the Maine Arts “Go Figure” Commission, every aspect of the project has potential – for the campus and the creative economy. Husson’s Newest Class – Fall 2007 21% Increase in size “When you think of what it’s going to do for the arts in Bangor, when you think 18 Number of states represented of what it’s going to do for Husson - it 6 Number of countries represented will give more opportunities for folks in 47% Were 1st generation students the pharmacy school - that’s what we’re 5 Were high school valedictorians trying to attract,” Rohman said. “I’m 16 Were salutatorians really excited about this.” 75 Had been high school class officers 26 Were class presidents 45% Applied on line

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008  alumni hall of fame A highlight of the Homecoming activities brought the College community together to honor the following inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2007.

Edward H. Hemmingsen, Jr. ‘72 MΣΧ concentrated in commercial and real Paul Husson BS in Business Administration estate law, including acquisition, Husson Honorary Alumnus Ed Hemmingsen served in Vietnam construction-related financing, leasing, Paul Husson personifies Husson as a helicopter pilot. He entered exchange transactions, title insurance, College. He was born and raised Husson and took the results of a and conveyancing. She became an and has spent virtually his entire marketing project he did for a class attorney after having worked for 10 professional career at Husson College. his senior year at Husson and turned years as a paralegal. She has served Paul carries on the legacy of his dad it into The Sunshine Company. This with the Volunteer Lawyers Project who transformed a tiny bankrupt very successful company develops in developing their consumer hotline proprietary business school into and prints regional coupon books and serves as the chairman of the a regionally accredited, non-profit that are distributed to area businesses Raymond Town Office Library Building baccalaureate college on the College across the State of Maine. Ed and his Committee. Circle we see today. CSM John J. Leonard, Jr. ‘78 wife Judy then began purchasing and Working with President Del Merrill, BS in Business Administration building apartment homes in Bangor. Paul led the admissions effort that They then fulfilled a lifelong dream John Leonard, Jr., a native of pulled our institution out of financial and purchased the Bluenose Hotel in Southwest Harbor, joined the Marine duress. When Paul realized its student Bar Harbor and developed it into one Corps in 1965 and served in Vietnam. body was too provincial, he led the of the most successful lodging places In 1972 he joined the Maine Army college into international recruiting, in New England. The restaurant at National Guard in Bangor as a and led I.C.L.S., our International the Bluenose Hotel received a five helicopter crew chief. After 16 years Center for Language Studies. Today as diamond rating by AAA in 2000. Only of service he achieved the rank of our senior development officer, Paul 41 restaurants in the country received State Command Sergeant Major, the is our tie to our history, to his father’s that distinction in the year 2000. highest enlisted rank in the United dreams, to our alumni around the Ed and his wife Judy now live in States Army. In 1990 he was ordered world and to each other. Belfast, Maine. again to active duty and served in Paul is an active member of the Southwest Asia. Upon his return he Marcia G. Corradini, Esq. ’94, ‘97 Bangor Lion’s Club. He and his wife was selected to become the Command BS and MS in Business Administration Judy enjoy life together on Green Lake Sergeant Major and Senior Enlisted in Dedham. Marcia Corradini of Cape Elizabeth, Advisor to the Army National Guard in Maine, is an attorney with Jensen Washington, D.C. Among his dozens Baird Gardner & Henry, a highly of honors, he has been awarded the Each year the Husson Alumni recognized midsized firm located in Legion of Merit with one oak leaf Association selects new inductees. We Portland, Maine. She received her J.D. cluster and the Meritorious Service seek your support. Please contact the from Franklin Pierce Law Center and is Medal. He and his wife Sharon live in alumni office to request a nomination admitted to practice law in both Maine Warner Robins, Georgia. form. and Massachusetts. Her practice is

 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Husson inducts five into Sports Hall of Fame

Nearly 200 people welcomed the Clara L. Swan ’33 coached Women’s newest members of the Husson Basketball at Husson for 19 years with a win-loss record of 241-34 including College Sports Hall of Fame at a two undefeated seasons. In 2002 on dinner and ceremony held Friday, her 90th birthday the college dedicated September 28, 2007, as part of the Clara Swan Center. Homecoming activities. Guests John “Jack” Scott ’62 played traveled from as far away as Kent, basketball at Husson during three England and Charlotte, North Carolina seasons from 1958-1961 and his teams had a combined record of 51-3. Jack to attend the event. There were five went on to have a legendary career as new members inducted and the a coach. College retired the jersey numbers for former Husson stars Clara Swan and John “Jack” Scott.

Matt Dutille 1995 and 1996 he was a 2nd team All the 1992-93 squad that advanced to ’93 played American. the NAIA Final Four, is 2nd all-time baseball at with 904 rebounds, scored 1,131 points Rich Husson and is fourth all time in blocks. She Mazurek ’94 from 1988- was named an Academic All American of Rockland, 1993 and in 1995. Maine was named played Kissy to the All- basketball at Walker ’03 District Husson of Bangor team each from 1990- has become of his four 1994. He one of the years and was in the top 5 NAIA served as premier national rankings for strikeouts and in tri-captain college ERA. In his senior year he was a NAIA his senior year, he scored 1,505 points coaches in All-American Honorable mention. for his career and was a career 77% Maine. She Adam free throw shooter. Rick was a began her Heaslewood recipient of the Nelson Degrasse Award coaching ’97 of Kent, given for athletic ability and career in 1989 and after a brief hiatus England, sportsmanship. is at the helm today. She has recorded played 302 wins and has taken her team to Tara Leavitt soccer from the national tournament five times. Mayo ’94 of 1993-1997. Walker’s 1992-93 team advanced to the Hampden, He was NAIA Final Four losing to the team Maine, named team that won the National Championship played MVP all four that year. basketball years and from 1992 served three times as Captain. He to 1996. scored 59 goals and had 66 assists, Tara was a was MAC Rookie of the Year in ‘93 and member of Player of the Year all four years. In

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008  alumni news It’s all about you

The 50th reunion for the Class of 1957 was held on November 8, 2007. The full day of activities began with a luncheon in the G. Peirce Webber Campus Center. The honored guests, Jackie Huggins, Wanda Thomas, Marion Olmsted, Ray Martin, Judy & Frank Morgan, were greeted by Clara Swan ’33, and surrounded by memorabilia bringing back 50 years of Husson memories. Anibal Sanchez, a current student, joined the guests for lunch and talked about life as a Husson student today. A tour of the campus was the highlight of their day. A demonstration of “Sim Man” in the nursing department and the NESCOM facilities 50th reunion! were a testimony to Husson’s commitment of excellence for the students they serve.

Husson goes to Boston Here are just a few of the alumni who came from many different directions to join us in Boston for an evening of celebration.

Husson Cruisin ’08 What a way to begin the year! This January forty-two alumni, friends, and family from Maine to Florida and the U.K. boarded the luxury Carnival Liberty cruise ship and set sail for the Western Caribbean. In Jamaica, we climbed the Dunns River Falls and meandered through the Enchanted Gardens; and in Nassau, Dolphin encounters at Blue Lagoon and snorkeling were a couple of the adventures of the day. Everyone enjoyed a luxurious dinner together each evening on the ship and took the opportunity to share the experiences of the day.

Alumni Board Members Jen Cowing ’01 Glenn Mower ’96 Alumni Officers Joan Day ’93, ’98 Jo Ann Munson ’51 Gregg Achorn ’95 President Philip Frederick ’73 Mischelle Adams ’99 Jack Donovan ’66 Gene Nardi ’63 Vice President Glenn Mower ’96 Joe Alvarez ’02 Philip Frederick ’73 Susie Nutter Tim Arbuckle ’89 Virginia Glidden ’42 Richard Peer ’94 Secretary Dottie Cerbone ’66 Paul Goss ’59 Larry Reynolds ’64 Paula Ballesteros ’04 Treasurer Ralph Bickford ’56 Louise Banville ’99 Paul Husson Dan Rozario ’91 Ralph Bickford ’56 Gail Kelly ’80 Kim Saucier ’00 Emily Cannon ’03 Amanda Kitchen ’05 Clara Swan ’33 Warren Caruso ’89 Evelyn Lutz ’83 Shawn C. Yardley ’85 Dottie Cerbone ’66 Janet Morse ’84 10 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Aroostook County Alumni Gather Husson alumni, families, and friends gathered for a wonderful dinner on November 1, 2007 at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center. It was a great opportunity to share Husson Aroostook County Alumni gathering at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center experiences and hear about the current transformation of the campus and Husson Presque Isle Center, under the over the last five years. It was great to programs not only in Bangor, but in Direction of Carolyn Dorsey ’91, ’95, celebrate in “the County.” Portland and Presque Isle as well. The has experienced phenomenal growth

Husson Eagles men and women’s basketball teams were cheered on by alumni. An indoor tailgate party for all alumni, friends and family was generously sponsored by Merrill Bank. A lucky alumna went home with a gift certificate for dinner from Paddy Murphy’s. Indoor tailgate party celebrating Husson Eagles men and women’s basketball teams.

The Husson Young Alumni Club has been a great way for me to stay connected to Husson College. It has allowed me to network with young professionals who all share the connection of Husson College. I find this very valuable in helping me build my career by The Husson Young Alumni Club enjoyed a surrounding myself with people like you. It also is a busy fall and winter. In August, the Steering great way to help the students of Husson and to shed Committee hosted a Membership Meeting to a positive light in our community. plan events and programs for the year ahead. At the meeting they established several –Joseph Alvarez ’02 committees and recruited volunteers for events, programs, marketing, membership, and more. Freeman ’03, and Teddy Greeley ’08. Allison Dugal ’05 is Based on membership feedback from the meeting, the serving as chair, Joseph Alvarez ’02 is serving as vice chair, mission and goals of the committee were established. To and Suz Norton ’04 is serving as secretary. view them, The committee has set their calendar for the months ahead visit www.husson.edu/alumni. to include a forum focusing on finding a career, a trip to A financial planning forum was held in November for see the Sea Dogs, and much more. If you’d like to learn current Husson seniors and young alumni/ae. Presenters more about the Club and how you can become a member Joseph Alvarez ’02 of VanceGray Wealth Management and or volunteer on a committee, contact Amanda Kitchen at Nathan Freeman ’03 of Black Bear Trust shared tips and [email protected] or 992-4925. You can also find us on offered guidance to prepare the audience for their financial the web at www.husson.edu/alumni. future. Now the Husson Young Alumni Club can be found on Several new Steering Committee members were also myspace! Check us out at http://www.myspace.com/ welcomed. They include Wade Butler ’03, Nathan hussonyac.

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 11 Southern hospitality abounds with Husson alumni from Mt. Dora to Naples, Florida

Jack ‘07 & Bunny Quirk hosted an elegant reception at Baypointe in Naples Cay, Naples, Florida. It was a great evening for alumni, snowbirds and Florida residents, to reconnect. Trustees John Boucher and John Bragg shared exciting news of growth and expansion taking place at Husson today. Coach Bruce MacGregor and his wife Chris brought the Husson golf team to join in the reception. Alumni were excited to hear from current students about life today at Husson.

Southern charm was at its best at the quaint Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora, Florida, where trustee Carol Kanar and her husband, Steve, hosted a lovely luncheon. Several of the alumna shared their experiences while at Husson in the 30’s and 40’s. Among the alumni attending was former Registrar Donna Townsend and her husband Merle. She shared many memories of her 36 years at Husson. Ed Darling, trustee, joined Carol in updating everyone with all the great changes taking place at Husson today. Thank you, Florida alumni, for your Southern hospitality and charm. We enjoyed meeting you and every minute we spent together. Now we look forward to welcoming you at the Husson campus. Homecoming – October 10-12, 2008

12 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 around the circle Faculty Publications Students” in the Journal of Statistics Dr. Stephanie Gross, assistant Education (2006), with an article professor of english, presented a paper Dr. Phil Grant’s new book, The titled, “A Comparison of a Traditionally at the American Literature Association Mathematics of Human Motivation, Taught Introductory Statistics Course in Boston in May, 2007 entitled: “The is fresh off the press. Published by with a Completely Online Version of ‘Iron Cage’ of Acquisition: Veblen’s The University Press of America, the Same Course” in the Statistics Conspicuous Consumption,” “Tasteless this is a pioneering work—the first Education Research Journal. She Amplitude,” and “Ascetic Rationalism ever to develop a comprehensive presented this research at the annual in Cather’s ‘Flavia and Her Artists.’” quantitative framework for analyzing Joint Statistical Meetings in Salt Lake This paper was solicited by editors at and predicting human motivation. City, UT in July 2007 and was invited the Willa Cather Newsletter and Review Also, Grant has presented two papers, to return to speak on “Teaching and will be published in Fall 2008. “Designing Incentive Systems to Introductory Statistics Online” at She was also invited to present at the Maximize Profitability” and “Adjusting the next Joint Statistical Meetings in 11th Conference of the International Reward Functions in Response to August 2008. Also during the year Society for the Study of European Productivity and Cost Change” at the 2007 she published peer reviewed Ideas in July, in Helsinki, Finland. The annual conference of the National articles on communication issues session is entitled “Science and the Business and Economics Society. between physicians and patients in Sacred,” and the working title for her Further, Phil Grant has submitted the following journals, International presentation is “Locating the Sacred a significant challenge to the long Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Journal in the Profane: Wordsworth’s and accepted economic principle that of homosexuality, Arthritis Care & Baudelaire’s romantic re-enchantment company profit is maximized when Research. of the everyday.” marginal cost (MC) equates to Dr. Elizabeth-Ellen Clark, RN, Lisa Cyr Buchanan marginal revenue (MR). He is presently associate professor of nursing, has MS, FNP-C, CRRN assembling a formal mathematical published “Speaking Your Mind: holds an proof. Measuring the Subjective Quality undergraduate degree Dr. Ben Sidaway, Professor of Physical of Life of Children with Mental from the University of Therapy and several Husson alumni Illnesses, Issues” in Mental Health Southern Maine, a recently has published a number Nursing, 28: 1277-1291, 2007 Informa Master of Science of publications and presentations Healthcare, USA, Inc. and “We Care from Boston including: “Effects of Long-Term Gait for all Animals!” American Journal University and a Post-Master’s Training Using Visual Cues in an of Nursing, Vol. 107 No. 11, 72AAA, Certificate from Husson College. Lisa Individual with Parkinson Disease” November 2007. teaches in the MSN and BSN programs. Physical Therapy, with Anderson, J. Dr. Gregory Winston, associate Lisa, a family nurse practitioner and a Danielson, G. Martin, L. & Smith, G.; professor of english, served as a guest rehabilitation clinical nurse specialist, “A Comparison of Manual Guidance panelist in the writing workshop for is founder and owner of LCB & and Knowledge of Results in the new doctoral students at Antioch- Associates, an educational consulting Learning of a Weizght-Bearing Skill” New England Graduate School in firm. She also is a certified Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, New Hampshire. He was also one of Rehabilitation Registered Nurse who with Ahn, S., Boldeau, P., Griffin, S., fifteen American university professors has published in several rehabilitation Noyes, B., Pelletier, K.; “The Role of selected for “James Joyce’s Ulysses journals and books. Lisa brings over 25 Postural Support in the Control of in Context,” a National Endowment years of extensive clinical practice to Kicking,” Journal of Sport & Exercise for the Humanities six-week seminar her new role, including hospital Psychology, with Bouchard M, Chasse, held at Trinity College in Dublin, July- nursing, home health nursing, nursing J., Dunn, J., Govoni, A., McPherson, August 2007. education, and as a rehabilitation CNS B., & Roy, K; “Random And Blocked and FNP. Lisa also maintains a clinical Practice Schedule Effects on Motor Professor Winston also has several practice at Stillwater Family Medicine. Skill Learning in Individuals With publications premiering in 2008. Kenneth B. Johnson, Ccoordinator Parkinson’s Disease,” presented at the “Britain’s Wild West: James Joyce’s of chemistry labs and instructor will APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting Encounter with the Apache Chief,” in be published in the journal Applied with Gordon, R., Hopkins, M., Kershaw, James Joyce Quarterly; “New Irish Geochemistry, 2008: “A Comparison M., Marean, C., & Wilkins, N. Identities: The Irish Short Story Since 1945,” and “Frank O’Connor: ‘Guests of Winter Mercury Accumulation Dr. Gail Tudor, associate professor of the Nation’ and ‘My Oedipus at Forested and No-Canopy Sites of biostatistics, has followed up her Complex’,” both in The Blackwell’s Measured with Different Snow publication on “Teaching Introductory Companion to the British and Irish Sampling Techniques.” Authors: Sarah Statistics Online – Satisfying the Short Story. J. Nelson, Kenneth B. Johnson, Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 13 Kathleen C. Weathers, Cynthia S. need for mentoring in all aspects of John Miller has Loftin, Ivan J. Fernandez, Jeffrey S. the profession, but particularly in the joined the staff of The Kahl, David P. Krabbenhoft. area of academic leadership. Each Boat School – Husson Dr. Sandip LeeAnne Wilson, applicant was ranked in all categories in Eastport as assistant professor in the School of set forth in the program description administrator. He has Education, has served as chair of the including a clear articulation of their been associated with Orbis Pictus Award Committee for goals for future academic leadership. The Boat School since Children’s Nonfiction Literature of Dr. Gitlow’s letter of nomination and 2000. He served as the National Council of Teachers of CV were compelling and attest to director of public affairs and English. Her most recent publications her current and future commitment coordinator of international studies for include the article, “Getting Down to academic leadership. She will be Washington County Community to Facts: The Case for Sources in involved in a mentoring circle of College. John’s family was in the ship Children’s Nonfiction Literature,” colleagues during this nine-month building business for over a century on a co-authored chapter, “Bold New experience. the coast of Maine. Prior to coming to Perspectives: Issues in Selecting and Faculty & Staff News The Boat School he served as director Using Nonfiction Literature,” found of public affairs and corporate in Shattering the Looking Glass: Dr. Barbara Higgins, chair of nursing development for Bay Ferries Ltd. of Challenge, Risk, and Controversy department has been elected to join Canada. He was press secretary to in Children’s Literature, and a co- the Board of Trustees at Sebasticook Governor Angus S. King, Jr., and authored article, “A Study of Voice- Valley Hospital in Pittsfield. served on Capitol Hill for Senator Recognition Software as a Tool for Jason Harvey ‘07 is an Admissions William Hathaway and Senator Tom Teacher Response.” Her most recent Councilor in the Admissions Office. Daschle. He has anchored the news for reviews of professional books is He has also been named interim head ABC, NBC and reported for CNN. John “Perspectives on Critical Literacy: ‘You baseball coach. Harvey was a three was tapped by The White House Office Can’t Step on Someone Else’s Words,’ sports standout for the Eagles from of Private Sector Initiatives to serve as yogurt cup experiments, Beanie 2003-2007, playing four years director of national television of Babies, theme park mathematics, of basketball, baseball, and one Grenada following the US intervention and other experiences from the year of golf. and served as special advisor to Prime Minister H.A. Blaize. classroom.” Her most recent review of Michael Donahue, acting director children’s literature is “The 2007 Orbis of public relations during Julie Christina Gilberti Patin ’98 has joined Pictus Award-winning, Honor, and Green’s leave of absence, is the the Registrar’s office at Husson as Recommended Children’s Nonfiction.” former assistant dean of the School of records coordinator. Christine is the Dr. Clifton F. Guthrie, associate Business at the University of Southern daughter of Robert Gilberti ’72 and professor of religion and humanities Maine. His background includes 25 Callie Gilberti “Quantitative Empirical Studies of years in the arts and higher education. Janie Smith MS RN, Preaching: A Review of Methods He earned his BA in communications assistant professor in and Findings,” appeared in the at the University of Miami, graduate the School of Nursing Journal for Communication and studies at Temple University, and his whose professional Religion, 30 (March 2007): 65-117. Masters Degree at Vermont College interests include Cliff attended the American Academy of Norwich University. He lives in emergency care and of Religion meeting in San Diego, beautiful Blue Hill, Maine. wilderness medicine, California in November and plan to Professor Dewey Martin in the School received her BSN from attend a meeting of the APA unit 36 of Business. Congratulations for Eastern Washington University, (Psychology of Religion) February 29- completing your donation of 20 gallons Cheney, WA and MS from The Ohio March 1, 2008. He is also working on of blood to the American Red Cross. State University, Columbus, OH. She is a book proposal for a ethics textbook an outdoor enthusiast, triathlete and that better suits the needs of Husson Michelle West ’05, an enthusiastic member of greater undergrads and incorporates the latest joined Husson in Bangor’s running community. November as a information from moral, evolutionary, Sharon J. Kobritz has and cognitive psychologies. Human Resources Representative. After joined the English Dr. Lynn Gitlow, program director graduating from Department. Sharon of occupational therapy was selected Husson, Michelle received her to participate in the AOTA/AOTF worked in Human Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership Mentoring Program for Resources at ZF Lemforder Management from Occupational Therapy (OT) and Corporation. She is a current member Boston University and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) of the Bangor Region Leadership began working on her Program Directors. The competition Institute, and enjoys spending her free Master’s Degree in English and was intense; supporting the critical time in the beautiful Maine outdoors. American Literature and Language at 14 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Harvard’s Continuing Education School. After many years of working in the financial industry in Boston, she returned to her hometown of Bangor Husson Trustee Board and received a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a major in English New Members from the University of Maine. As a freelance writer, Sharon has traveled Dr. Ruth B. Peter G. Vigue, extensively and enjoys exploring and Purtilo is the joined Cianbro in writing about international cultures. 2007-2008 1970 as a laborer Irene Haskins joins visiting professor and worked his the faculty in the and bioethicist in way up the ranks. School of Science and residence, Yale Today he serves Humanities as a math- University as the Chairman ematics instructor. She Interdisciplinary of the Board of received her B.S. and Center for Directors of M.A. degrees in Math- Bioethics and Yale Divinity School, Cianbro Companies, Peter held the ematics from Eastern New Haven, Connecticut. Her areas position of president with the New Mexico University and her M.A. of research include ethical practices company from 1991 to 2000, and that in Applied Mathematics from the Uni- and policies related to disability and of chief executive officer from 2000 versity of Colorado. Irene’s previous rehabilitation, conditions promoting to 2007. In the corporate world, Peter experience was in systems engineering social justice for marginalized in the telecom industry. Irene’s teach- is well-known for his business groups, and moral courage. She ing experience includes a graduate as- acumen and penchant for safety at considers herself a “transitional” sistantship and volunteering as a tutor Cianbro, one of the East Coast’s ethicist whose passion it is to help in the St. Vrain Adult Education pro- largest civil and heavy industrial gram, in Longmont Colorado for 9 integrate foundational ethics construction and construction years. Irene’s husband, David is an concepts and reasoning into services companies. Vitally adjunct at Husson teaching art. everyday lives. Dr. Purtilo received concerned with the economic health her PhD in Religious Studies (ethics Paul Morrow, J.D. of Maine, Peter also devotes focus) in 1979 from Harvard joined the School of countless hours to dozens of University and earned her Master of Business, College of economic development projects Theological Studies degree in ethics Science and around the State. He has served his from Harvard Divinity School in Humanities. He has a hometown of Pittsfield as town 1975. She also holds four honorary B.S. from the councilman, mayor, and president of doctorates for her contributions to University of Maine, the Pittsfield Development Finance and the ethical dimensions of health care Corporation. He is a board member Economics, and a Juris Doctorate from, and in fostering humane health care and former president of Maine Franklin Pierce Law Center, N.H. He professionals, and is the author or co- has practiced in corporate law, author of eight books and more than Central Institute; past chairman of investments and litigation for 16 years 80 articles in her field. Dr. Purtilo and the Maine Aspirations Foundation; a and was appointed assistant attorney her husband, Vard Johnson, are co- member of the Maine Coalition for general, prosecutor. He was nominated directors of a non-profit organization Excellence in Education; past for Professor of the Year. He is a they founded named “Fighting president of the Maine Chamber & member of the Maine Bar Association, Chance for Children, Inc.” Business Alliance; and current vice American Bar Association. chair of the Construction Industry Roundtable comprising 100 industry CEOs nationwide. In 2007, Peter received Spurwink Institute’s Humanitarian of the Year award. Nina Totenberg visits Renowned NPR Supreme Court and Legal Analyst Nina Totenberg visited Husson on November 15, 2007. She spoke at the Center for Family Business as part of the College’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Every seat in the room was full and she shared information and stories of The Court with insight into the justices and Photo by Bill Shepherd, NESCom student their rulings. Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 15 homecoming ’07

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Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 17 athletics It was a great fall to be an Eagle.

Every program competing in NAC play NAC opponents 45-4 on the season. participated in a NAC Championship The Eagles advanced to the NCAA game, giving 75 student athletes an III National Tournament, losing at opportunity to win a championship. Springfield College 3-0. Football had back to back 6 win The Golf program once again seasons and narrowly missed out dominated tournament play on an ECAC Bowl bid. Athletics has throughout the state and cruised always been a source of pride for the to their 2nd straight NAC title and Husson Community and the Fall of their third NAC title in four years. championship game beginning in 2007 was a season to remember. The Eagles won the State of Maine 2009. Husson will be joined by Mount Two programs won North Atlantic Golf Tournament for the third Ida College, MA, Becker College, MA, Conference Championship this fall. straight year. They won 7 out of 9 Castleton State, VT, Norwich College, Women’s Soccer and Golf both tournaments and finished fourth in VT, SUNY-Maritime, NY, and Gallaudet defended their tittles as they repeated the New England Intercollegiate Golf University, MD. as NAC Champions. All the athletic Association Tournament. The Eagles Three other programs advanced to programs in the fall finished the year roster consisted of 10 student athletes the NAC championship game. Field with a winning record and in the top all from the State of Maine. They Hockey finished the year 12-5 and 7-1 half of the conference standings. The will travel to the NCAA III National in the NAC. The Eagles advanced to NAC recognized 27 Eagles with all- Tournament being held at Chateau the NAC championship game losing to conference awards including two NAC Elan Resort (Braselton, GA) May 13-16. U. Maine Farmington 3-1. Volleyball Player of the Year and two NAC Rookie Football recorded their second straight finished the year 20-11 and 7-1 in of the Year. 6 win season finishing 6-3. The the NAC. They advanced to the NAC The women’s soccer program finished program finished their 5th season and championship coming up short to the season 14-7-1 and 9-1 in the is 12-7 over the past two seasons. The MMA 3-0. The Eagles recorded their NAC. They won the NAC title with a Eagles started the year out by defeating 3rd 20 win season in the past four 1-0 road win over rival U. Maine of NCAA II Pace University 25-13. They years. Men’s Soccer had a solid year Farmington (UMF). The young Eagles won 4 of their first 5 games including finishing 10-10 and 5-2-1 in the NAC. had a shutout in all three conference a 39-13 homecoming win over Mount The Eagles played a very demanding tournament matches winning 4-0 over Ida College. The Eagles defense non-conference schedule and it paid Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), finished the year ranked #11 in the off in a run to the championship 3-0 against Bay Path College, MA, and country and the team was 6th in the game. They lost to Castleton State 2-1 1-0 in the championship against UMF. country in turnover margin. The NAC in the NAC final. Their season was In thirteen conference games they voted to sponsor football beginning in highlighted by a trip to Atlanta, GA to had 10 shutouts and outscored their 2009 and there will be a conference start the season.

18 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Post Season Awards NAC All-Academic Team 2nd team All-NAC Nick Henry Kelsey Bushover (JR, Vassalboro, ME) Adam Packard (FY, Falmouth, ME) – Men’s Basketball, – Field Hockey Men’s Soccer BS Accounting Erica Dorso (JR, Farmingdale, ME) MS Business, (SR, – Field Hockey NAC Rookie of the Year Miguel Domingeuz (FY, Rome, GA) Penobscot, ME) Hiroshi Iwaduchi (SO, Ibaraki-ken, Joseph Kane Japan) – Men’s Soccer 1st team All-NAC – Men’s Basketball, Tim Mousette (JR, Keene, NH) – Men’s Josh Bartlett (JR, Bowdoinham, ME) BS Accounting Soccer 2nd team All-NAC Hiroki Ueda (SO, Shizuoka, Japan) MS Business, (JR, Nathan Carter (SO, Presque Isle, ME) Bradford, ME) – Men’s Soccer Nattapong Kongsuria (JR, Bangkok, Field Hockey Thailand) Student Athletes NAC Player of the Year – Erica Dorso (JR, Mark Tombley (SO, Burnham, ME) with all A’s Tim Abbott – Farmingdale, ME) Volleyball 1st team All-NAC Football, BS Sports 1st team All-NAC Mgmt(SR, South Berwick, ME) Shawna Bell (SR, Corinth, ME) Allison Chepke (SO, N. Jackson, OH) Erica Dorso (JR, Farmingdale, ME) Sam Adolphsen – Baseball, BS Elisha Dorso (SO, Farmingdale, ME) 2nd team All-NAC Business Admin, (Union, ME) Krystal Doughty (JR, Lisbon Falls, ME) Marion Kish (SO, Wallingford, CT) Bradley Ala – Men’s Soccer, PhD Cassandra O’Neil (JR, Manchester, NH) Football Physical Therapy, (SO, Caribou, ME) Honorable Mention Keenon Blindow – Football, BS New England Football Writers Rachel Russell (SR, Trenton, ME) Physical Ed, (FY, Morgan, VT) Div II/III All Star Team Matt Benson (SR, Biddeford, ME) Women’s Soccer Edward Greeley II – Football, PhD Physical Therapy, (SO, Raymond, ME) Golf 1st team All-NAC Caitlyn Butterfield (FY, Gorham, ME) Megan LaJoie – Women’s Soccer, MS NAC Player of the Year Megan LaJoie (FY, Van Buren, ME) Nursing, (FY, Van Buren, ME) Adam Duplisea (Sr, Hermon, ME) Tatyana Wolterbeek (JR, Wells, ME) Joe Melcher – Football, MS NAC Rookie of the Year 2nd team All-NAC Occupational Therapy, (SR, Portland, Chris Hamel (FY, Waterville, ME) Amy Sanz (FY, Tynsboro, MA) ME) 1st team All-NAC Kylan Smith (SO, Presque Isle, ME) Cameron Puls – Men’s Basketball, PhD Chris Coffin (SO, Presque Isle, ME) Physical Therapy, (SO, Camden, ME) Adam Duplisea (SR, Hermon, ME) The athletic department has grown Mark Trombley – Men’s Soccer, BS Chris Hamel (FY, Waterville, ME) to 11 sports and 298 student athletes. Sports Mgmt, (SO, Burnham, ME) The student athletes continue to make Four programs had team GPA academics their top priority and the above 3.0 “We are very proud fall results show their hard work. The Women’s Basketball led the athletic of the sacrifice and Eagles had 42% of their athletes with a department with a team GPA of commitment our student 3.0 GPA or above. 3.33. Field Hockey was next with a athletes make in order Student Athletes with 4.0 GPA team effort of 3.17 GPA. Women’s Brock Bradford – Men’s Basketball, Swimming and Softball both finished to obtain academic BS Accounting MS Business, (SO, the fall semester with team GPA’s excellence.” Athletic Kenduskeag, ME) of 3.17. Director Gabby Price states. “When you look at the time put into their respective sports and then to have the focus and energy to maintain academic success is something for us all to be proud of. I am really proud of our student athletes.”

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 19 class notes held until 1993. She served as director of 1930 Windham Chamber of Commerce from 1965 1972 to 1993. Sister Joyce also was the first Thelma Olive Perkins Bowden ’30 is Nancy Tilden Ames King ’65 was woman to offer the opening prayer at the a resident of Ross Manor Long Term Care the subject of a feature article in the Maine Legislature. In 1993, she became Unit on Broadway in Bangor. Ellsworth American. Nancy owned Jasper’s the caregiver and companion of Senator Restaurant in Ellsworth for twenty years, Margaret Chase Smith until the Senator’s is past president of the Ellsworth Area death in 1995. Sister Joyce then became 1949 Chamber of Commerce, served on a number director of development at Catherine Marylyn Raymond Bachelder ’49 writes of boards including the Planning Board, McAuley High School in Portland and she that she is widowed and living in Strong, the Private Industry Council, Miss Eastern continues to volunteer her time there. She Maine. Marylyn and her husband of 43 Maine Pageant, and the Ellsworth Historical earned a master’s in education at Boston years farmed and worked in the woods Society. Nancy was also a trustee of the University in 1972. Sister Joyce entered the of Mt. Blue in Avon. “Four of us from the Black House. In addition to her dedication Catholic order of the Sisters of Mercy in Phillips area came to Husson for Secretarial to community service and her success in Portland after graduating from Husson. courses in the fall of 1948. Swanee (Clara business, she has long been a leader in the Swan ’33) remembers three of us who she Darthea Hubbard Atkinson ’58 ETE has Republican Party at the County and State coached in basketball. It will be 60 years returned to Maine from California and is levels, and the Maine Tourism Council. next fall and all four of us are living as living at her childhood home in Hartland I write. summers. She spends winters at her 1966 RAH! RAH! RAH Husson. Keep up the Caribbean home on the island of Bequia-St. good work!” Vincent & Grenadines. Arthur “Archie” Verow ’66 was named Deputy Mayor of the City of Brewer by his fellow city councilors. Archie served 1952 1960 40 years as City Clerk before his retirement Wilma Anders RN ’52 EMMC was Earl Goodyear ’60 KΔΦ has completed in 2007 and his election to the council. honored by the City of Brewer as one of his one year assignment with the United Archie and his wife Frances have three two Citizens of the Year. Wilma is an avid Nations Development program in Pakistan adult children, Julie ’87 BSN, Todd and volunteer at community events and has and is currently leading the UN Tsunami Suzette ’91. worked tirelessly for the Brewer Historical Relief Program Sri Lanka evaluation. Earl Society. and his wife Kham have two children, Captain Matthew Goodyear who is serving 1970 a fifteen month deployment with the 703rd Manley DeBeck ’70 serves as Mayor of 1956 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit in Brewer. His fellow city councilors named Ben Blodget Afghanistan, and Marina, a teacher at the him to the post after he was elected to his Westhill Institute in Mexico City. Earl and ‘56 and Jeannette third three-year term on the council. Kham live in Spring Hill, Florida. celebrated their Kenneth Hews ’70 is retiring after 36 50th Wedding years in leadership at Eastern Maine Anniversary on 1962 Healthcare. Ken, a member of the Husson September 20th, Joseph Cyr ’62 and Suzanne Veilleux Board of Trustees, is involved in many 2007. Their four community service activities. We wish you children, Alison, Ann, Thomas and Charles Cyr ’65 ETE were honored at the Annual Distinguished Citizens Award dinner held more time to fish and hunt and to do the held a dinner attended by family and many things you so enjoy and richly deserve. friends and relatives from far and wide, at the Bangor Civic Center on November past and present. In January of 2008, Ben 13, 2007 by the Katahdin Area Council, Boy retired from the Board of Trustees of the Scouts of America. Joe and Sue, owners 1971 Buck Memorial Library in Bucksport after and operators of John T. Cyr and Sons Inc. were recognized for their commitment Jim Carter ’71 recently authored a guest 22 years. As a fourth generation trustee, his editorial in the Presque Isle Star-Herald great-grandfather was one of the original to the community as well as to the Boy Scouts. Husson College President William about the Herky Adams Trophy at Presque trustees to whom the building was deeded Isle High School. Jim taught and coached in 1887. H. Beardsley and Joe’s fellow Husson Trustee, Thomas Thornton ’72, president baseball and basketball at Caribou High of Freightliner of Maine, Inc. were among School for many years, and as he puts it 1958 the presenters at the banquet. Joe and Sue “observed many great teams and players employ 150 full and part time workers in and had the opportunity to coach with Sister Joyce B Mahaney RSM ’58 has Gerry Duffy and Jeff Holmes.” retired. Sister Joyce taught at Immaculate their businesses, and worked tirelessly Heart of Mary School in Fairfield, Cathedral for the Old Town/Orono YMCA, Husson John T. Paradis ’71 MΣX is the President High School in Portland, Orono Catholic College, the University of Maine, the Dakin and Owner of Idealease of Central New York High School and nine years at John Bapst Pool Complex, the American Diabetes which provides rental, lease, repair and High School where she also served as Association, Meals for Me and the Maine body-shop services for commercial vehicles. vice principal for two years. In 1970, Community Association to name a few. His business is located in Salina, New she became director of development at York and has a 500 vehicle fleet including St. Joseph’s College, a post which she trucks, tractors and trailers. He also has

20 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 offices in Watertown, NY, Binghamton, NY testing products. Joe, who retired in and Scranton, PA. John also owns Stadium 1974 2007 to become a private investor, most International Trucks, Inc., a new and used recently served as President of Duracell and Joseph Monaghan ’74 has retired from truck dealership. John’s company was Chairman of China-based Nanfu Battery the U.S. Army, completed an M.Ed. and is recently named Business of the Week by the Company which Duracell acquired in 2003. working as Director of Benefits and Training Central New York Business Journal. John Duracell is the world’s leading producer for North Philadelphia Health System in and his family reside in Phoenix, New York. of high-performance alkaline batteries. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also served as President of Duracell James E. Murphy ’74 was named as one Canada. He has served on the boards of 1972 of eight high school athletic directors from the Retail Industry Leaders Association and Bertrand ‘Bert’ LaBonte ’72 has started across the country to receive a citation from the Students in Free Enterprise. Joe also a new firm. LaBonte Financial Services, the National Federation of State High School served as an associate board member of the located at 220 Station Road, Auburn, Maine Associations. Jim was honored at the 38th National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ 04210. (Tel. 207-782-9500) Annual National Conference of High School Leadership Council and as a member of Directors of Athletics held December 18, the Industry Affairs Council of the Grocery Tony Cerbone ’72 TKE was recently 2007 at Nashville, Tennessee. He has taught Manufacturers Association. promoted to manager of the Wilson Street for 33 years at George Stevens Academy and Branch of Merrill Bank in Brewer. Tony and Jay Ruggeri ’75 was re-elected to the has been athletic director for 23 of them. Lafayette City, Colorado City Council. Jay his wife Dottie (Tammaro) ’66 reside in Jim has coached baseball, basketball and brings more than 30 years experience in Bangor. golf at the varsity level and helped develop various municipal government capacities to and raise funds for the sports complex at Ross Furman ’72 and a group of major the position. He served as a Fire Lieutenant Blue Hill. donors cut the ribbon on Maine Central with the Boulder Fire Department, operated Institute’s new student center and dining Alan Wood ’74 MΣX has announced his a non-profit organization, Kid’s Park commons. The new facility is named after candidacy for Mayor of Oswego, New York Lafayette, chairs the CSU Extension Service Ross’ mother Donna Leavitt Furman. Ross as an independent. For the past twenty Advisory Board for Boulder County, Charter is a ’63 alumnus of MCI and was the major years Alan has worked at Fitzpatrick member of Toastmaster’s Club for Lafayette. donor of the Ross Furman Student Center Nuclear Power Plant in the Information Jay also served as past president for IAAF at Husson College. He is the president and Technology Department. Alan has been Local No. 900, Boulder Fire Fighters. Jay founder of Skillful Vending Distributors, very active in community service including and his wife Marsha have two daughters- Skillful Home Recreation and Unique the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Sophia 15 and Sierra 11. Properties of Portland and Eastport. Ross Legion, the Masonic Fraternity, the Shriners Jack Poyer ’75 was the subject of serves on the Husson Board of Trustees and of North America, the Order of Eastern the Leavittown Chamber of Commerce, the MCI Board of Trustees. Star, the Elks Lodge and the Moose Club. Spotlight on Business column in the He also served as second vice president Leavittown, New York Tribune. Jack has of Oswego Credit Union, on the board of 1973 been the Leavittown Sales representative of directors for the American Red Cross and the Meenan Oil Company for 27 years. He Col. Arthur Jean, USAF ret. ’73 MΣX, Oswego Masonic Charities. Alan and his and Janice Jandreau Jean ’74 ΔΣΔ, wife Earline have two daughters and six and his wife Linda (McDougal) ’76 have have semi-retired to the Gulf Coast of grandchildren. five children and reside in Garden City, New Florida. They have recently celebrated 30 York. Jack coached soccer for 8 years. years of marriage and their son Gannett’s promotion to Airline Captain for Republic 1975 1976 Airways. Semi-retirement for Art includes Joseph F. Dooley ’75 has joined defense consulting for DRS Technologies Carestream Health Board of Directors. Wayne H. Cochrane ’76 was elected to and for Janice substitute teaching at Carestream Health is a world leader the Bath City Council in November. Wayne Niceville High School. in medical and dental imaging and is retired and is working for the Bath Area information technology products, molecular YMCA and the Bath Recreation Department. imaging systems and non-destructive He and his wife have two adult children and live in Bath.

Delta Sisters Every summer for the last 13 years these Delta sisters and their families have spent a long, treasured Fall weekend together to re-connect. “Being scattered in different states,” Heather J. R. Priest tells us, “we count on September being just around the corner for another fun-filled weekend.” DELTA ALUMNI Michele Barnett, Lynn Williamson, Mary Dumont, Debbie Joyce, Priscilla Young, Teresa McIntyre, Heather Priest, Nancy Lawrence, Theresa McLaughlin, and Anne Earle. Children of Delta Alumni: Mariah Barnett, Alicia and Jeremy Dumont, Bobby, Patrick, and Rose Joyce, Tori McIntyre, Maggie and Keith Priest, Storm, Kory, Luke and Holly Lawrence, Hayley and Emily Earle. From left to right: Emily, Patrick, Maggie, Mariah, Tori, Jeremy, Kory, Rose, Bobby, Luke, Keith, Alicia, Hayley, Storm and Holly.

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 21 When Larry got it into my head to listen to different than half of our management team at Shaw ’93 MSB strategies for business and I understood MMG has a business degree from Husson. began working at that there is more than one way to solve I think that speaks volumes.” MMG Insurance many problems. I enjoyed every class I MMG, headquartered in Presque Isle, in 1982 he knew took with him. By the time I finished my Maine has grown from $35 million in he had found the master’s I knew I had the foundation I premium and $11.5 million in surplus in right place. He needed to build my leadership skills.” 1994 to over $110 million in premium and liked the work, he Over the next few years Larry served in $63 million in surplus this year. They have liked the people various capacities at MMG including COO, gone from 60 to 150 employees and are he worked with V.P., and Secretary. In 1995 he was named considered a premier regional carrier. and he wanted to President and CEO. “I was able to take Larry has been very active in his make it his career. As he found his role many of the theories I learned at Husson community. He currently serves as at the company was changing more into and put them to work in a real-world chairman of the board of Aroostook strategic management, he began looking setting. My MSB from Husson helped me Partnership for Progress and on the Mark for an opportunity to broaden his business get where I am today.” & Emily Turner Foundation Scholarship thinking through education. When he “I am very proud of the fact that this Committee. He is a past member of the heard about the Master of Science in company, located in Aroostook County Governor’s Board of Visitors for UMaine Business program at Husson, then located Maine, has been able to compete with Presque Isle and of the Governor’s in Caribou, he decided to give it a try. insurance company giants from around Financial Services Economic Development “One of the very first teachers I had at the world. The reason for this is simple. Group. He also served as president for Husson was Dr. Bob Smith,” said Larry, Our competitive advantage comes with TAMC Endowments. He lives in Presque Husson Class of 1993. “He made all of the level of customer service we provide. Isle with his wife and three sons. us think in a deeper, more strategic way. We have an extremely talented staff. More We did a lot of case studies and he finally

Emblem Club and Insurance Women of Performance at a recent ceremony in 1978 Eastern Maine. Boston. MWCC President Daniel M. Asquino said that, “Greg has transformed Norma Cote Parkinson ’78 writes student activities into a center of that after graduating from Husson she 1979 excellence. Gary’s efforts in the area of completed a BA in International Relations Al Tieman ’79 TKE writes that he and student activities and leadership training, in Spanish with a minor in Latin American Daphne celebrated their 25th wedding educational exhibits and civic engagement Studies at the University of Maine. She anniversary recently. Al is enjoying his are extraordinary.” He also received the spent a semester abroad studying in fifth year of teaching at Benton Elementary Programmer of the Year award by the Mexico City, and later worked as a student School. National Association for Campus Activities clerk at the U.S. Department of State in Northeast in November 2006. Roslyn, Virginia. She was hired fulltime in 1984 and was diagnosed with papillary 1980 thyroid cancer, had two thyroidectomies Karen Roykouff Thomas ’80 writes that 1982 in 1984 and has been cancer free since. she is currently teaching high school math Ronald C. Winger ’82 MSB has been She returned to Maine in 1988 and went to for the Weymouth, Massachusetts Public named president and CEO of the Heart work for Verrill & Dana in Portland, for the School system. Formerly, she taught for 22 Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. City Attorney in Portland and then for the years in Cumberland. She and her husband He held prior CEO positions at St. Vincent Corporation Council of IDEXX Laboratories Joseph have been married for five years. Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Porter of Westbrook where she met her husband Memorial Health System’s in Valparaiso, Jim Parkinson. Jim is currently working at Gail Kelly ’80 was honored by the City of Indiana and Eye Associates of New Mexico. the IDEXX distribution center in Memphis, Brewer as one of two Citizens of the Year. Tennessee and Norma is an immigration Gail is the state director for U.S. Senator Larry Eliason ’82 TKE is now affiliated paralegal at the Frager Law Firm, P.C. in Olympia Snowe. She is a member of the with Butts Commercial Brokers, Memphis. “I am happy to say that after 49 Husson College Alumni Board, the Board Commercial Real Estate Specialists in years, I have finally decided what I want of the Maine Chapter of the National Windham. Butts Commercial Brokers to be when I grow up - an immigration Multiple Sclerosis Society, a member and specializes in providing professional real paralegal. I am using my education from past president of the Bangor Area Breakfast estate service for sales, acquisitions, leasing Husson College and my education from Rotary Club, a member of the Brewer City and financing commercial real estate in UMO in this new career. When can I start Council and a former Mayor of Brewer. Southern Maine. Larry can be reached at law school at Husson?” [email protected]. Bonnie Smith Cochrane ’78 ETE has 1981 joined the staff of the Bangor Symphony Gregory Clement ’81 TKE assistant 1983 Orchestra as manager of patron services. dean of student services at Mount Gardner Gurney ’83, Deputy Director of In addition to her work at the Symphony, Wachusett Community College in the New York Lottery has been appointed Bonnie is co-owner of Classic Floral Designs Gardner, Massachusetts, was awarded a to serve as the acting New York Lottery and Gifts on Hammond Street in Bangor. Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding director. Now in its 40th year of operation, She has served as president of the Bangor

22 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 the New York Lottery has generated more completed a four-year project resulting Derek King ’91 wears a number of hats. He than $31 billion to help support education in an $11 million contract to build an manages King Properties, Apartments and in New York State. Gardner most recently elementary school addition to serve the Storage in Old Town, is a mortgage loan served as the Lottery’s deputy director and two communities. Construction is slated to officer for Sun Mortgage – New England, director of operations and administration begin this year. Inc. in Bangor, and is an associate broker with responsibilities over the areas of for Prudential Northeast Properties in financial management, prize payment audit, Bangor. Derek still has managed to find internal audit, information security, lottery 1989 time to visit friends in Brazil including Luis operations and telecommunications. He Shawn Bolden ’89 is a detective sergeant Galvao ‘89 has been with the New York Lottery since with the Bloomfield, Connecticut Police 1988. Gardner is a current member of the Department. He and his wife have two sons Carolyn Dorsey ’91 ΔΣΔ ’95 MSB North American Association of State and and live in Windsor, Connecticut. is Director of Husson’s Continuing Provincial Lotteries, Standards Initiative Kyung-Young Education Site at Northern Maine Steering Committee which consists of Kim ’89 MSB Community College. She currently representatives from state lotteries vendors serves as President of Presque Isle and retailers from the U.S. and Canada. visited Husson this fall. He is Kiwanis, replacing outgoing President Kevin Kenny ’83 has been named retired from Dawn Babin Poitras ’92 ΔΣΔ, and director of field operations of Bangor SangYong serves on the Board of Directors of the Hydro Electric. He will manage all field Corporation and is currently manager for Presque Isle United Way. operations departments, including the line, Nam Yoo Ind. Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea. electrical facilities and fleet departments. Before returning to Maine, Kevin worked Kyoko Matsubara 1992 Arucan ’89 ’93 MSB as vice president of north american Tom Babineau ’92 MSB has graduated ’98 writes from Hawaii operations at Cooper-Standard Automotive from CBA’s Graduate School of Retail Bank that she is attending a in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where he was Management at the University of Virginia. calligraphy class which responsible for the financial and operational Tom completed the three-year program in recently had an performance of 17 manufacturing facilities. July 2007 and is now serving Northeast exhibition in Honolulu. Bank as the director of retail banking. He Her entry is in a silver oversees the bank’s retail division with 1984 frame with four Kanji characters, Bird-Sing- branches throughout the State of Maine. Anthony ‘Tony’ Hessert Flower-Dance from right to left. Kyoko is an ‘84 has been named accountant with a firm in Honolulu. director of finance and Douglas Johnson ’89 has been promoted 1993 administration at the Maine to senior vice president-sales and marketing Jennifer Hooper Shorey ’93 and her Sea Coast Mission in Bar for the Adleta Corporation in Carrollton, husband Roland have opened an electrical Harbor. He will be Texas. Adleta is a distribution company of contracting business in June 2007, responsible for managing floor covering serving the south central Downeast Electric. “As a stay-at-home budget and finance, human United States with sales in excess of $100 mom of two children, Jacob 8 and Hannah resources, information technology and million in 2007. Doug and Robin Ptak 5, I manage the office while Roland, a property management. Tony comes to his Johnson ’88 ΔΣΔ have been married for master electrician, takes care of our clients’ new position from his former employment 17 years and have lived in Texas for 10 electrical needs. We are living in Franklin, as vice president of administration and years. They have two children, Benjamin where I am also chairman of Franklin’s comptroller of Maine Potato Growers. 13, and Sara 10 and live in Highland Community Development Council, a Village, Texas. member of the Board of Trustees for the Franklin Community Center, a member 1985 of the church choir as well as being very Dwight Doughty ’85 MSB was re-elected 1991 active in the children’s school activities.” to the Winthrop School Board for a three Melissa Willigar ’91 and Timothy Leola Grant Carter ’93 is the owner/ year term. He and his wife Gail recently Driscoll are engaged. Melissa is employed celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. operator of BaySide Shop ‘n Save in with Maine Mutual Group Insurance, Milbridge. Her store was the 2007 winner of Dwight also is chairman of the local Boy Co., in Presque Isle as a customer service Scout Troop Committee and coaches youth the Business of the Year Award presented by representative. Timothy is employed with the Milbridge Area Merchants Association soccer. He works as a hydrogeologist for the Center Transport in Easton. An August 9, Maine Department of Transportation. in a ceremony on December 19, 2007. Leola 2008 wedding is planned. was also recognized for her community Saundra Pelletier ’91 ΔΣΔ is in the involvement and significant contributions to 1986 process of launching her first book Saddle the Downeast region. Yuki Takahashi ’86 has been named Up Your Own White Horse, a motivational Koichiro Kaneko general manager, administration of GCI book designed to help women. The book, ’93 and Nao which is scheduled for national distribution Technology, Inc., 450 Lexington Avenue, Takeuchi ’85 in April of 2008, is published by Tilis New York, New York. Yuki and Noriko will were on hand to Publishing. For more information about be living in Edgewater, New Jersey. meet with the book and Saundra’s seminars and Patricia Moulton Hopkins ’86 Governor John ΔΣΔ is programs, please visit her web site at Baldacci at the State of Maine reception in the superintendent of schools of SAD 28 www.saundrapelletier.com. in Camden-Rockport. She has successfully Tokyo on Thursday, November 2, 2007. Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 23 Joanne Jaquish how to be personal trainers. “I miss the 1994 Dursin RN ’97 times and the comradery of Husson. I speak of it often in my teaching to the next Jacki Olzewski Churchill ’94 ΔΣΔ and BSN KΛ was generation of fitness professionals. Thank husband, Kenny, announce the arrival of married to Andre you for showing me the discipline I needed Kenneth Nathaniel Churchill IV on January Dursin on June 10, and still need in life.” 16, 2008. 2006 at Narragansett, Rhode Island. Joanne is currently employed 1999 1995 as the clinical leader on the Cardiac Unit at Nicole Rizzo Leteure ’99 writes that Amy Dyer-Kelly ‘95 is the varsity South County Hospital, Wakefield, Rhode she and her husband Cliff, former Husson basketball coach for the Searsport District Island. Andre is a film critic whose reviews Security, were married September 22, High School varsity girl’s basketball team. may be read at www.theaisleseat.com. The couple reside in Wakefield, Rhode island. 2001. They have one son born April 28, Teri Maloney-Kelly ’95 has been 2003. Nicole plans to return to Husson to promoted to director of personal insurance, Rebecca Hodgkins ’97 earn her teaching certification. Cliff is an education and training for Northeast recently joined Cramer, a independent contractor. The Leteures live Bank Insurance Group Inc. in Auburn. digital marketing and in Alton. She is charged with ensuring operational events solutions agency in Elizabeth Byard MSN consistency throughout the offices and will Norwood, Massachusetts act as liaison to divisions within the parent as director of marketing. ’99 a Family Nurse company, Northeast Bank. Teri has 30 years Rebecca will drive and Practitioner, is with of experience in the insurance industry. manage Cramer’s local Bucksport Family She has her AU and AIS designation and national marketing initiatives across a Medicine, joining Kristin and certification in general insurance number of industries including healthcare, McDermott, DO, Karen and supervisory management from the information technology and legal services Calcott, MD, and Karl Insurance Institute. Teri and her husband among many others. She brings ten years of Liebermann, DO. live in Cumberland. marketing experience to her new role. Elizabeth’s clinical experience includes work Formerly, she served as the marketing at Maine Family Planning and Planned communications director for W.A. Wilde Parenthood Centers, Central Maine Family 1997 Company, a full service agency which Practice and Maine Rehabilitation. Most Ronald Cormier ’97 Family Nurse specializes in direct response marketing recently she has been director of the Practitioner has joined Waldo County communications. Rebecca also held a Maternal and Child Health Program of General Hospital in Belfast. He will provide marketing director position at MetLife Downeast Health Services in Ellsworth and care to patients at both the Arthur Jewell Financial Services. She expects to receive the team leader of its Early Childhood Team. Community Health Center in Brooks and her master of business administration Lloyd Ayer ’99 and Christa Smith Waldo County Internal Medicine in Belfast. degree from Curry College in Massachusetts were married August 24, 2007 in North Ron and his wife Kathy have two daughters, in 2008. Yarmouth. Christa is an art teacher and Sara and Emily. Lloyd is a financial analyst at Deutsche Asset Management in Boston, MA. The 1998 couple resides in Boston, MA. Michael Dyt ’98 has moved to Brisbane, Australia from his home in Morwell. He Jessica Plourde Carpine ’99 is an award writes that he has been teaching people winning realtor with Re/Max Absolute

When Nathan Berry, ’98, in Presque Isle to three locations throughout Maine. ‘00 MSB left Houlton High As he entered the workforce, he also enrolled in the MSB School for Husson College program in Caribou, earning his degree two years later. in the fall of 1994, he Since then he’s taught business courses for Husson, thought like many of his Northern Maine Community College and the University of other classmates that his Maine at Presque Isle. time living in Aroostook Wanting others in the County to have the same County was over. Little did opportunity to participate in internships and stay in the he know that 14 years later County, Nate was involved in the start-up of Momentum he would have spent all of Aroostook in 2007. Momentum is a networking group his post-graduate days living in the County. for 20-40 year olds part of the statewide Realize!Maine Between his junior and senior year at Husson, Nate network. participated in a credit-earning internship for Barresi Nate lives in Mapleton with his wife Kim and two Financial in Presque Isle. After graduating in ’98 he daughters Madeline and Isabel. They are expecting their returned to the firm to work full-time, where he is now a third child this spring. partner and has helped the business grow from one office

24 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Realty in South Portland. She is a 100% accountant with Chester M. Kearney and New England. Aaron is also on the Club award winner for excellence in sales. CPA responsible for audits and taxation. Alumni Board and a member of the steering Jessica can be reached at 207-450-1515. She He is involved in several community committee of the Young Alumni Club at and her family reside in Scarborough. organizations including Presque Isle Rotary, Husson College. Masons and Shrine. He is also a member Becky Howard ’99 of Thomaston has of Northern Maine Empowerment Council. joined the Allen Agency’s Camden office as Tim and his wife Jennifer and their two 2002 a licensed personal lines assistant. children, Brennan and Colin, reside in Matthew “Matt” Arnold ’02 has been Caribou. named assistant vice-president and relationship manager of business banking 2000 Robin Goddard Ball ’01 has been for the Maine district of Key Bank. Matt is a Susie Wyatt Marshall appointed recently to agent manager for resident of Levant and serves on the board Maine by U.S. Cellular. She is responsible ’00 MSPT and Clinton of Families and Children Together. Marshall are pleased to for the overall direction, leadership, and announce the newest strategy-setting up more than 40 agent Erika Pelletier ’02 and Jason Linkletter addition to their family; locations throughout the state. Robin and are engaged. Erika is currently enrolled in Shaylee Grace born her husband Aaron and child Taylor live in a bachelor’s of dental hygiene program at December 17, 2007. Hermon. University College in Bangor. Jason is a police officer for the City of Bangor. The Lori Lemieux Gervais ’01 is a Senior Sara Smith JD ’00 MSPT, earned couple plan a summer 2009 wedding. her law degree at Suffolk Law School in Investment Consultant at Robert W. Baird & Massachusetts in 2004. She is a practicing Company and recently became owner of her Meghan Gaddis Dennison ’02 MSB is disability attorney in Framingham, own financial practice. She was invited to currently the Finance Director for the Town Massachusetts. the “Top Women Advisors Summit” hosted of Machias. She has two children Brian, 2 by Barron’s Magazine and R. J. Shook, and Grace, 6 months. author of “The Winner’s Circle,” books Andrew Jones ’02 and his wife Mary 2001 rating America’s Top Financial advisors this are proud to announce the birth of their past year. Lori is also writing an investment daughter Lola Gabrielle on December column for a Milwaukee magazine and is 19, 2006. Lola has two brothers, Nathan on the Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters Andrew, 4 ½, and Erik Ryan, 2. The Jones of Wisconsin. Lori and her husband Roger family resides in Auburn. reside in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Aaron Largay ’01 was married to Amy in June of 05’ and has two girls, Olivia and 2003 Alayna. In July of 05’ Aaron was recruited Victor Chan ’03 and Nicole L. Higgins are by ADP located in Bangor Maine, where he engaged. Victor is employed as a service Amadou Thiam ’01 ’03 MSB and is the District Manager for Northern Maine. writer at Harmon Tire of Ellsworth. Nicole Joaquin Pinzon ’03 were in to visit Paul He is a licensed Property and Casualty is an art teacher at Ellsworth High School. Husson during Joaquin’s recent visit to the Account Executive providing Commercial An August 9, 2008 wedding is planned. college from Panama. Lines of Insurance coverage for middle market and large businesses in Maine Tim Hurteau ’01 MSPT, works for Northwestern Medical Center in Vermont. Physical Therapy Tim, his wife and son, Porter, are anxiously faculty and staff are awaiting twins in April. delighted to visit Albert Douglas ’01 MSB is employed with some of our by the City of Bangor and is serving as the PT graduates, who vice-chair of the Waldo County Republican have returned to Committee. Al is an Amateur Softball earn their Doctor Association umpire and has umpired of Physical Therapy various National Championship games. He (DPT) degree! These also serves as softball State Deputy Umpire graduates exemplify in Chief for Maine. self-directed adult learning by taking a Donald Sawyer ’01 and his wife KΔΦ few additional courses Karen were married in August of 2004. 1st row: Erin Pelletier ’03, Doug Emerson ’04, Alan Mitchell ’03, Jessica to bridge the gap in Donnie works for the Pepsi Bottling Group Applebee ’06. 2nd row: Rhonda Foss Norton ’00, Nicole Parlmer Morse knowledge between and Karen is an education technician 3. ’06, Bethany Perrin Tucker ’06, Lesley Weymouth Stevens ’06, Kim their MSPT degree Donnie, Karen and son Cooper reside in Knower ’06, Renee Fregault Moran ’02. 3rd row: Chad Gonsalves ’00, and the new DPT Milford. Kristin Pelletier Harvey ’05, Jessica Dyer ’05, Kristin Arsenault Fogler degree. An added ’01, Linda Lakeman Osborne ’04, and Gary Young II ’05. Tim Poitras CPA ’01 is a member of benefit to having this the steering committee of Momentum group on campus is to show off our rather new PT labs to those graduates who Aroostook, an organization of young have not yet seen them. We heard more than a few say, “Wow! What a beautiful professionals in the County, dedicated to facility! The PT students are lucky to have such wonderful labs.” The Physical providing opportunities for its members Therapy faculty couldn’t agree more. and their communities. Tim is a senior

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 25 Carol Mandzik ’03 MSB has been named Frank Maltais ’04 and 2008. They reside in Largo, Florida where assistant dean of academic affairs at Central Rebecca Anne Eugley were Karey works as a pediatric physical Maine Community College. Carol worked married July 28, 2007 at therapist at Lampert’s Pediatric Clinic. most recently as director of international Owls Head, Maine. programs at the University of North Rebecca is employed as a Carolina at Pembroke. branch manager at Wells 2006 Fargo Financial in New Felicia Watananuchit ’06 MSPT and Krista K Doody ’03 Has been promoted Hampshire. Frank is an Jonas Bard ’06 MSPT were married on to marketing officer at Katahdin Trust investment adviser at Fidelity Investments July 21, 2007. They are living in Presque Isle, Company in Houlton. Her responsibilities in Massachusetts. Maine. will include assisting with the implementation of the bank’s marketing Tanya Stinson ’04 MSPT and Brian Jessica Applebee initiatives in the areas of advertising, Clement, Sr. were married July 7, 2007. Crocker ’06 MSPT and marketing research, bankwide and branch Tanya is employed as a physical therapist husband, Ben, proudly promotions and the overall coordination of for Penobscot Community Health Care share the announcement the bank’s website. Krista is a graduate of in Bangor. Brian is employed as a of the birth of Kylie the American Banker’s Association’s School superintendent for Apex Construction, Inc., Maddison Crocker, of Bank Marketing & Management and the Rochester, New Hampshire. The couple February 6, 2008, 6lb 13oz. Northern New England School of Banking resides in Corinth. in Durham, New Hampshire. Tara Chesley ’06 and Jason Largay ’03 were married on September 30, 2006. Kaleena Nakowicz ’03 has accepted the 2005 They are also pleased to announce the position of assistant director of community Kristan Strout ’05 MSB has been hired as birth of their son Justin Thomas Largay on and economic development for the City of director of basketball operations at Harvard September 26, 2007. Bangor. University. Kristan played basketball Matt Michaud ’06 MSPT Andrea Barr RN ’03, MS Family Nurse and softball at Bangor High School, then and his wife Kellie are Practitioner, has joined Health Access went on to be a two-year basketball proud to announce the Network of Millinocket. She will serve as captain at Division II Stonehill College in arrival of their first child, a family nurse practitioner seeing patients Massachusetts. Kristan served as a graduate Quinn Ellis Michaud, born at the Medway and Millinocket sites. assistant and an admissions representative on Easter, April 8, 2007. Andrea will assist William Jenkins, MD at Husson while earning her master’s in Matt is a physical therapist at County and Randy Jackson PA-C in Millinocket and business. Physical Therapy in Ft. Kent. Kellie is John Meserve MD at Medway as well as Tammy Trader RN ’05 and Adam Violette employed at Literacy Specialist in developing a patient following of her own. are engaged. Tammy is employed as a Madawaska. They reside in Ft. Kent. Derrick Nutter RN ’03 writes that he and registered nurse in the emergency room Samantha H. Perrin, his wife Patty are almost done building at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Adam RN ’06 and Benjamin their new home in Dover-Foxcroft. Derrick is employed as an assistant foreman by Mitchell were married works in the ICU at Mayo Regional Hospital Cianbro Corporation. A June 28, 2008 October 13, 2007 in and is enrolled part time at the University wedding is planned. Hermon. Samantha is of Maine working on his MSN in nursing Jonathan Banks ’05 is the owner and employed as a nurse on education. He expects to finish it by Spring president of Bates Building & Contracting the medical-surgical floor 2010. “After I finish my degree, I hope to Inc., in Ellsworth. at Eastern Maine Medical come back home to Husson to teach. I Center. Benjamin is an engineer for Conoco really miss the campus, the people and my Jeffrey Pangburn ’05 MSB has been Phillips of Houston, Texas. The couple past professors.” promoted to assistant vice-president and reside in Hermon. commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust Company. Jeffrey earned his Lesley Weymouth ’06 2004 bachelor’s at the University of Maine MSPT and James Stevens Linda Lakeman Farmington and is also a graduate of the were married June 30, 2003 Osborne MSPT ’04 and Northern New England School of Banking at Brewer. Lesley is Michael Osborne are in Durham, New Hampshire. He is active in employed as physical happy to announce the community activities and serves as treasurer therapist at Mayo Regional arrival of their son of Presque Isle Rotary Club, as a member of Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. Brayden Michael Osborne the Board of Assessment Review of Presque James is self-employed. The couple reside born December 14, 2007. Isle and on the Board of Directors for the in Dover-Foxcroft. Northern Maine Fair Association and the Christine Blaisdell ’06 Stephanie Hardy Local Workforce Investment Board. He and LaPrino MSPT ’04 and his wife Nora reside in Presque Isle with MSPT and William Tony LaPrino ’03 TKE their two sons Jacob and Evan. Bradley Blaisdell, IV and are proud to announce the are very proud (though a Karey Lumbra ‘05 arrival of their daughter little sleep deprived) to Sophia Grace LaPrino born MSPT ΔΣΔ and announce the arrival of September 10, 2007. Christopher Garrand were William Bradley Blaisdell, engaged in August 2007 V. He was born November and will be married on the 21, 2007 and weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and was 19 beach in October inches long.

26 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Joshua Lander ’06 was recently appointed Matthew Ceban ’07 BS/MSB has joined Alisha Herbest RN to the position of account executive at Austin Associates, P.A. in Auburn. Matthew ’07 and Brian St. Oxford Networks. Josh is responsible for lives in Portland. Louis ’07 were married increasing corporate business accounts Chad Washburn ’07 BS/MSB has October 13, 2007. and account management. He is married to joined Austin Associates P.A. in Auburn. Alisha is a pediatric Heather Leighton Lander ’07 MSPT Chad plans to become a certified public nurse at Eastern Maine and they reside in Clifton. accountant. He lives in Portland. Medical Center. Brian is a financial representative at Northwestern Monica Harvey RN ’07 and Matthew Mutual. Alisha and Brian make their home 2007 Mehrhoff are engaged. Monica is employed in Bangor. Deborah Macchi Pittis, BA, MSN, RN, as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Amie Canning Richardson ’07 MSOT FNP-C, ’07; Lydia Bolduc-Marden, Bangor. Matthew is a finish welder at Trans has joined Positive Steps, a service of MSN –WHPN, FNP-C ’07; Deborah Tech Industries in Brewer. They will be married in September 2008. Houlton Regional Hospital as therapist. Martin, MSN, RN, FNP-C ‘07 have She will work in conjunction with authored a paper “Delusions of Parasitosis, Renee Porter ’07 is a water microbiologist speech therapist Terry Brewer offering a an Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment research assistant with IDEXX Laboratories comprehensive pediatric therapy program to for the Primary Care Provider,” which will in Westbrook. She specializes in technical the Houlton region. Amie and husband Chris be published in the June 2008 issue of the support, product support and product and daughter Brielle live in Oakfield. She American Journal of Nurse Practitioner. development of systems that detect various enjoys spending time with family and friends, bacterial species in drinking water. She is Effie Harding ’07 and Mark Belair II are outdoor activities and horseback riding. engaged to Justin D’Ambroise and they plan engaged. Effie is employed by Rand Hill a September 2008 wedding. Inc. of Dexter. Mark is the vice president of Rand Hill, Inc. The couple plan a June 2008 Class Notes We make every effort to include everything you send in. But sometimes we wedding. make errors or leave something out. We apologize for any errors. And if you contact us right away, we’ll include your news in the next edition of The Ledger. Thank you! Notes may be sent to [email protected] Alumni, we’d love to hear from you!

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Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 27 in memoriam husband Leon Shapleigh in 1988 Whitney, Hartford, Connecticut an avid Red Sox fan. Survivors 1932 and her second husband Warren making ball bearings in support include her three children David ■ Helen Gallupe McLaughlin H. Allen in 2003. of the war effort. She later Kennedy, Kathy Gilfort and Susan ’32 died January 1, 2008 at worked at Milliken Hospital until Russell and their families. Bangor. She was employed as 1937 its closure and then Green Valley ■ Lt. Col. Eleanor Block Keugl, a secretary for Scottish Rite High School both in Island Falls. RN ’41 EMGH died October 2, ■ Bodies, Valley of Bangor for Lloyd J. Mann ’37 of Jean was an avid fisherwoman on 2007 at San Antonio, Texas. 20 years and as a secretary Brewer died October 13, 2007 Pleasant Pond keeping journals Eleanor graduated from Milbridge bookkeeper in the recorders at the Maine Veteran’s Home at of salmon caught and released High School and joined the office of Anah Shrine for 20 Bangor. He served his country in for the Department of Inland U.S Army Nurse Corps after years. Helen was a member of World War II in the U.S. Army Fisheries and Wildlife. Jean graduating from Eastern Maine Sunshine Club for Children for Air Corps, 7th Squadron in the had a special love for animals, General Hospital in 1941. After many years. Survivors include Burma, China, India Theater. His especially cats. Survivors include retiring she continued to summer her son Bruce and his family, career at Chevron Oil Company her two children Hollis Edwards in Milbridge. three brothers, Donald Gallupe spanned several decades. Lloyd and Lea Lane and their families. ’49, Robert Gallupe ’48 and was a member of St. Joseph’s ■ Lawrence “Doc” Madden ’41 Richard, and a sister Constance Catholic Church, Brewer. died September 8, 2007 at Old 1943 Survivors include his nieces Holling and their families. Town. He served his country ■ Rolande Franck Cormier ’43 Catherine Boynton and Kathleen in the U.S. Army during World ETE died September 30, 2007 at Mann, two nephews Robert War II as a member of the Bedford, New Hampshire. She 1933 Mann and Frederick Mann and 1002nd Air Material Squadron lived in Van Buren until 1960 ■ Sylvia Christine Wilt their families. and was honorably discharged before moving to Bedford. She Clark ’33 died September 23, ■ Marion Leona Lamoreau in October of 1945. He then was a dedicated and devoted 2007 at Greenville. She was Nesland RN ’37 EMGH died worked hand cutting patterns wife and mother. Rolande had employed for ten years at Dun September 13, 2007 at her home in the shoe manufacturing a passion for reading, enjoyed & Bradstreet. She worked for in Kent, Washington. She also industry, operated the Texaco crossword puzzles, crocheting Guilford Trust Company and studied at Boston’s Lying-In Service Station in Old Town from and traveled extensively with later Norstar Bank, which was and Children’s Hospital. Marion 1955 to 1959 and retired from her husband Roger who died in acquired by Bank of America worked at several hospitals in Penobscot Shoe Company in 1993. Survivors include her two for 31 years retiring in 1980. Maine and Boston. She joined 1985. As a hint of his character, sons, Stephen and John, three Survivors include two sons, the U.S. Army in 1940 and served he worked through a contentious daughters Linda DeMaio, Susan C. Dunworth Jones and Ronald for seven years including all of strike to the distress of some Vaillancourt and Jane Shea and Jones and their families. She World War II. Marion served in employees, but to the benefit of their families. was predeceased by husbands Australia and earned the Pacific his wife, children and creditors, Charles Berry Jones and William and American Defense Campaign and stated clearly, “I have bills “Bill” Clark, Jr. ribbons and the World War II to pay and a family to feed.” 1944 Victory Medal. She retired in He also operated Madden’s ■ Dorothy “Dot” Warren 1948 with the rank of Captain. Rooming House on Center Street Crane ’44 died at her home in 1935 Marion then drove from Maine in Old Town. Lawrence was an Milbridge on September 13, ■ Barbara Chambers to Washington to attend the avid outdoorsman, spending 2007. Dot was also a graduate MacDougall Bishop RN ’35 University of Washington. She countless hours hunting in the of the University of Maine, Class EMGH, died September 7, 2007 met Alvin Nesland and they were Greenfield area or fishing in of 1942 and was a member at Florida. Barbara worked for married on September 25, 1950 whatever stream, pond or lake of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. many years at Eastern Maine at Kent Washington. Marion that seemed promising that day. During World War II she worked Medical Center before her was very active in Girl Scouts He had a strong interest and at Eastern Maine General retirement. She spent winters in and Rainbow Girls and in her knowledge in antique firearms, Hospital and taught school at Florida and summers in Bangor. daughter’s activities. Survivors photography and genealogy. He Washington Academy. Dot later include her four daughters Ann wrote a comprehensive history of worked as a teller at Union Trust McKinney, Kari Arcint, Alane his family which is available at Bank, Milbridge. She was a 4H 1936 Boylan and Gail Tineper and their the Old Town Library. Survivors leader and enjoyed teaching ■ Thelma Lowell Allen ’36 families. She was predeceased by include his sons Richard, girls to sew and knit. Survivors formerly of Eliot died August her husband Alvin in 2002. The Michael, and Keith and their include her daughters Susan 7, 2007, at Salisbury, North family suggests that memorials families. He was predeceased Crane and Betsy Crane and their Carolina. She was employed may be given to the VFW Post by his beloved wife of 53 years, families. She was predeceased as a supervisor at IBM at the of your choice, the Eastern Shirley, in 1994. by her beloved husband of 60 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine Medical Center Library ■ M. Annette Rice Kennedy ’41 years, J. Burleigh Crane. Portsmouth, New Hampshire or the Husson College School of of Veazie died July 24, 2007 at ■ Eda Louise Hackett Perkins, before retiring in 1970. Thelma Nursing. Bangor. She was employed in the RN EMGH ’44 died September was a member of Eastern Star assessor’s office, City of Bangor 10, 2007 at Bath. She served and the Methodist Church and the law offices of Morris her country as a nurse in the of Dexter. 1941 Rubin and Lewellyn Michaud. U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include her daughter ■ Jean Brown Edwards ’41 of Annette was a communicant Eda worked as a nurse at Bath Linda Shapleigh of Salisbury, Franklin and Island Falls died July of St. John’s Catholic Church, Memorial Hospital for more North Carolina, and her family. 31, 2007 at Gouldsboro. During Bangor and a member of the than 30 years, where she was She was predeceased by her first World War II, she worked at Pratt Veazie Senior Citizens. She was known as Perky to her fellow 28 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 staff members. She retired in in Bangor and transferred to daughters Christine (Tina), Joyce, was active for nearly 20 years, 1985 but the nurse and caretaker Togus in 1949 where he worked Barbara Colley, Sharon Waterman serving as president of the in her didn’t stop there. She until his retirement in 1970. and Betsy Beety and their St. Vincent de Paul Society was always on duty. Eda will be Wilton was a member of First families. He was predeceased by helping the area needy. He remembered for her laugh, her Baptist Church of Hallowell. He his first wife Margaret (Desposito) was a member of the Knights sense of humor and her style. volunteered at Togus and Maine and his wife of 48 years Betty of Columbus, Orono-Old Town She was the life of the party and General Medical Center during his (Cobb). Kiwanis Club and in retirement loved to celebrate with family retirement. Wilton was a member ■ Margaret McTaggart Rackleff was very active with the and friends. Survivors include of the American Legion. Survivors ’48 died September 28, 2007 at Holiday, Florida Kiwanis. He was her husband Everett Bruce include his wife Priscilla, Oakland. She worked at Diamond predeceased by his wife Mae Perkins, son Everett, a daughter daughter Mary Dearborn, son International for two years and (Desjardens) and his brother Eda “Edie” Leuch and their David and their families. at the Cascade Woolen Mills Donald. Survivors include his families. She predeceased by her ■ George F. Kelley ’48 of as a weaver for more than 30 sister Thelma Branscombe, and youngest daughter Judith Louise Scarborough and Millinocket died years. She enjoyed her computer, sister-in-law Geraldine Plourde. Mandracia. December 6, 2007. George was dancing and helping friends. a conductor for the Bangor and Survivors include her children 1950 1946 Aroostook Railroad for 39 years, Mitzi Short, Robert Rackleff where he had many close friends and Richard Rackleff and their Charlotte Jane Harris RN ■ Arlo “Bernie” Farrington He also enjoyed delivering families. She was predeceased by ’50 EMGH died December 18, ’46 died August 17, 2007 groceries to many families in the her husband Harold Rackleff, Jr. 2007, at Ellsworth. She proudly at his home in Newman, Millinocket area and running his in 2003. served her country in the U.S. Georgia. Bernie served his Army Nurse Corps for five years bus service to Mattawamkeag and ■ Dorothy Parker Blaisdell RN country during World War II Mt. Katahdin. He was a member during World War II. Charlotte in the European Theater as a ’48 EMGH died February 5, 2008 finished a Bachelor’s at the of St Martin of Tours parish in at Bangor. She worked as a nurse member of the 168th Combat Millinocket and in recent years University of Maine and went on Engineers. He participated in at Eastern Maine General Hospital to work at Hebron Academy as of St. Maxmillian Kolbe parish where she met and married Dr. five major battles including the in Scarborough. George was an the infirmary nurse for 28 years. Battle of the Bulge. His unit Carl Blaisdell. Mrs. Blaisdell was Upon retirement she volunteered active member of the Knights of actively involved in a number received commendations from Columbus. He was a great family with the Senior Companion both the Belgian and French of community organizations Program. Charlotte loved the man who treasured his time with serving the greater Bangor area governments. He retired from his children and grandchildren outdoors and enjoying many the Kraft Foods Company including the Bangor Children’s good times with her nieces and and summers at Smith Pond. Home, Bangor TB and Health, after 35 years as Maine Sales Survivors include his childhood nephews at her camp at Branch Supervisor. He also worked Junior League of Bangor,Quipis Pond. She loved to fish, play sweetheart, best friend, love and PEO Sisterhood. She was for Brunswick Transportation of his life and wife of 54 years golf, and was a member of the Company and the Westbrook formerly an active member of Ellsworth Garden Club. Charlotte Corinne, five children; George Jr., Hammond Street Congregational School Department. At the Milly Snyder, Tom, Sue Larkin enjoyed playing bridge and was age of 62 he moved to Georgia Church and in later years, All an accomplished watercolorist. and Karen Hopkins and their Souls Congregational Church. In where he and his wife opened families. Survivors include her many the first Blimpie franchise in the recent years, she became involved loving nieces and nephews and area. During the nine years he ■ Clayton C. LaForge ’48 died in philanthropy and has made her dear friend of many years operated the business, he won September 8, 2007 at Westbrook. generous gifts to the Bangor Margaret Cunningham. many honors and served as During World War II he served Humane Society and Husson President of the Georgia Blimpie his country in the U.S. Army Air College. Survivors include her Franchisees. He was a Kiwanian Corps. He received the European sister Charlotte Parker, son Dr. 1952 and a member of the Newman- African Middle Eastern Service John Blaisdell, daughter Jane ■ Roger William Dow ’52 Coweta Art Association. After Medal with four bronze battle Poisson, stepsons, Carl Blaisdell, ΜΣΧ died October 12, 2007 at selling his business Bernie stars. Clayton enjoyed playing former Husson employee, and Ellsworth. He served his country worked for Kmart and NAPA golf and woodworking, especially Loren Blaisdell and their families. in the U.S. Army from 1946 to Auto Parts for five years. He was making clocks and cribbage 1949. Roger was an accountant a faithful and active member boards. He also enjoyed his in Ellsworth for 55 years, of the First Baptist Church of weekly card games, going to yard 1949 starting his career with Little Newman. Survivors include his sales and spending time with his ■ Roland Plourde ’49 ΜΣΧ Gray & Horton and then entering wife Eleanor “Ellie”, children family. Some of his volunteer of Orono and Holiday, Florida practice with Charles Gleason. Cynthia Cameron, David work included playing Santa at died August 9, 2007 at Holiday, In 1981 he formed Dow & Dow Farrington, Sherly Schulz, Jayne the annual children’s Christmas Florida. Roland was employed Accountants with his son Jeffrey Farrington, Brian Farrington and party at Purpoodock Club in for many years with Rice and Dow. He served multiple terms their families. Cape Elizabeth, teaching children Miller Hardware Distributors, on the Ellsworth School Board cribbage at the Cape Elizabeth serving Somerset, Piscataquis and the Ellsworth City Council. Recreational Program and he was and parts of Penobscot counties He was a member of the Rotary 1948 an active member of the Cape as a salesman. Roland was an Club, the Lions Club and the ■ Wilton G. Devereux ’48 Elizabeth Lions Club. He was a active member of St. Mary’s Masons. Survivors include his died December 4, 2007 at collector of coins, stamps, old Catholic Church in Orono. children Deborah Gregoire, Augusta. Wilton served in the hand tools, clocks and watches. In retirement in Florida, he Jeffrey Dow and Ronald Dow U.S. Coast Guard during World Clayton retired as District was a daily communicant and and their families. He was War II. He began his career with Manager, University CIT Credit Eucharist Minister at St. Vincent predeceased by his wife of 43 the Veterans Administration Union. Survivors include his four de Paul Catholic Church and years Mary Myrick Dow.

Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 29 ■ Robert P. Tapley ’52 ΜΣΧ wife Avis owned and operated of his years in education and Columbus, a choir member and a died October 12, 2007 at Brooklin, the Boom Chain Restaurant in particularly enjoyed his students. member of the American Legion. Maine. He worked for Eastern Greenville for more than 30 He enjoyed his family, riding his Bob was a past board member Corporation in Brewer for 13 years. The Boom Chain was a motorbike, picking blueberries at of the Dover–Foxcroft YMCA. He years after which he worked for popular gathering spot in town his camp at Cold Stream Pond, was an accomplished artist and LCP and later HoltraChem at for the locals and they made being surrounded by his family knew a number of well-known Orrington, retiring in 1993. Bob many lifelong friends there. Earl at Sunday dinners and holiday artists along the Maine coast was active in the community of started Moosehead Cable TV in celebrations, playing bocce in and traveled extensively around Brooklin serving on the Board 1963 with his friends Dick and Florida, sharing walks with his the world. Survivors include his of Selectmen for more than 10 Max Folsom, a business that wife, woodworking, building brother Charles and sister-in-law years and in later years serving is still in the family today. Earl and remodeling and spending Betty Tremblay. as chairman. He enjoyed working served on several local boards time with his grandchildren outside and building beautiful including: selectman, sanitary and great grandchildren. Hugh furniture in his workshop. Bob district, chamber of commerce, was a member of Pleasant River 1960 was a member of Brooklin Baptist seaplane fly-in and airport Lodge #163 Brownville and was ■ Duane R. Whitney ’60 died Church and was active on many committee. Earl also served on a member of the Shrine where November 14, 2007 at Rockport. committees. Survivors include the Board of Directors of Border he directed the Shrine Circus He was a resident of Brewer. his loving wife of 52 years Ruth, Trust Bank and was serving in Caribou and Presque Isle. He enjoyed sports and in his daughter Lori Edwards and her his fourth term in the Maine After their retirement, Hugh younger years he worked as a husband Danny. State Legislature for District and Althea enjoyed winters in golf professional at Lucerne, Mt. 27, where he was part of the Sarasota, Florida. He is survived Kineo and Megunticook Golf Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by his wife of 51 years, Althea, Clubs. Duane served in the U.S. 1954 Committee. He loved to fly and two sons Jeffrey and Jon, Army and played on the golf Timothy “Tim” earned his commercial and daughter Nancy Hamlin-Cowett team at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. A. Mayo ’54 instrument ratings. He made and their families. Later he learned to make liquid ΜΣΧ and ΚΔΦ annual fishing trips to Canada ■ Audrey Johnson Geagan oxygen at Redstone Arsenal, died December and several cross country flights ’57 ETE died August 28, 2007 Alabama, which was part of 10, 2007 at including Alaska. Earl was active at Brewer. She taught at Wilton the new space program. After Farmington. as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Academy and Brewer High leaving the Army he pursued Tim was Patrol, flying several search and School, substituted at John a career in sales, eventually employed at rescue missions. He enjoyed Bapst High School and taught in owning his own business. Hardwood Products in Guilford fall hunting camp, boating on the adult education program at Survivors include his wife of until he was drafted into the US Moosehead, working, playing Old Town. Subsequently, Audrey 47 years Katherine, daughters Army in 1943 during World War and experiencing the outdoors. worked as the assistant manager Jennifer and Debra and their II. He served in the Military He was proud to be a registered for Standard Shoe Company families. Police until 1945. He was very Maine Guide. Survivors and at Brewer High School as ■ Beverly Govone Chipman active as a student at Husson include his wife Avis, four an Educational Technician III ’60 ETE died January 30, 2008 serving as a class officer and children, Karen Kennedy, Scott until her retirement in 1998 to at her home in Harwich, MA. coaching varsity basketball. Tim Richardson, Stuart Richardson Robbinston. Survivors include She was a teacher in Bourne and later earned a master’s degree at and Earl, Jr. and their families. her two sons Todd and Sean Chatham schools before leaving Boston University. He taught at and their families. She was to start her family. Bev was an Farmington High School fro 16 1957 predeceased by her husband excellent athlete at Husson and is years and was employed in real Ronald Geagan ’61 KΔΦ on a member of the Husson Sports ■ estate by Clyde Barrows and Hugh M. Hamlin ’57 ΚΔΦ November 11, 2005. Hall of Fame. She was involved Palmer Realty in Farmington. of Caribou died November in her community as a Girl Scout Tim married Isabelle C. Zimba 23, 2007 at Brewer. He served Leader, Lassie League Coach, AFS in 1964. They spent 18 winters in the Maine Air National 1958 adviser, Elder Service volunteer in the Green Valley area of Guard receiving an honorable ■ Robert P. Tremblay ’58 and Meals on Wheels driver Arizona. Survivors include his discharge. Hugh and his wife KΔΦ died November 6, 2007. and active volunteer in both her stepdaughter Lorraine Althea Hanscom Hamlin He graduated from Dexter High children’s and grandchildren’s Zimmerman and her family. ’57 ETE were teachers in the School, received his bachelor’s schools. Beverly generously Business Education Department degree from Husson and earned opened her home to young at Caribou High School until a master’s degree from the people through AFS, Cape Cod 1955 their retirement in 1992. He University of Maine. Bob served Irish Children’s Program and ■ Earl E. Richardson, Sr. ’55 chaired the Business Education during the Korean War as a the Harwich Mariners. She was ΜΣΧ died August 8, 2007 at his Department for many years, was Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He predeceased by her husband, home in Greenville. Earl served the first Distributive Education began his teaching career at Port Stanley J. Chipman. Survivors his country in the U.S. Navy Director at Caribou High School Clyde and Tenents Harbor where include her four daughters, during World War II and later and spent many years assisting he fell in love with the sea, a Tammy Milligan, Debbie Eaton, as a hospital corpsman at Oak the assistant principal. Hugh passion that stayed with him Donna Franklin, and Julie Santoni Knoll Naval Hospital during the taught Adult Education at for the rest of his life. He later and their families. Korean War. He was a member Caribou High School and was taught business at Bangor High of the American Legion and the an adjunct accounting instructor School and served as guidance Columbia Doric Masonic Lodge at Northern Maine Community counselor until his retirement in 1962 of Greenville. Earl served as College. He administered the 1987. He was a communicant ■ Patricia Spinney Day ’62 of town manager of Monroe and first Continuing Education of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Danforth died January 4, 2008 Greenville before venturing into Programs for Husson College a member of the Knights of at Houlton. She proudly served business on his own. He and his in Caribou. Hugh was proud 30 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 as a Navy wife for 15 years. August 2007. Survivors include New York State Department of include her husband of 50 years Patricia was a Girl Scout Leader, her husband of 38 years Bruce, Labor in Newburgh, New York. Archie Beaulieu, daughters served on the Planning Board, her father Ray Thomas, daughter Previously he was the President Sandra Lyons, Margaret Cooper, Water Board, School Board and Michelle Tanguay and son Marc of the Columbia County Chamber Suzanne Lieberman, Mary as ballot clerk in Danforth. She and their families. of Commerce, the Poughkeepsie Hewes, Shannon Gavin, and was a bus driver and substitute Chamber of Commerce and Kerry Brooker and their families. teacher for SAD 14 for 19 years. served as the executive for the She loved to hunt and fish, 1970 Sanford/Springvale Chamber NASCAR, camping and crafts. ■ John F. O’Donnell ’70 ΜΣΧ of Commerce in Maine. He also 1978 Survivors include her husband died November 27, 2007, at worked for the Vermont State ■ Elizabeth Hoag Wood Lester Day, two children Tracy Bangor. John served his country Chamber of Commerce, and Turner RN ’78 EMMC died Day-Kemper and Larry Day and in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He served as executive for the Boy January 21, 2008 at Brunswick their families, and her mother worked as a sales representative Scouts of America. He was a 17 surrounded by family and Gilberta Spinney. for Bangor Merrifield and at year member of the Hyde Park friends. At 19, she married ■ Donald Vachon ’62 ΜΣΧ Advanced Data Systems as Knights of Columbus where he Richard Wood with whom she died October 29, 2007 at his a computer technician. John was a Past Grand Knight and Sir went on to raise four children home in Hampden. He served enjoyed model airplanes, Knight 4th Degree Member. He and a multitude of Jersey cows with the U.S. Army during collecting Lionel Trains, spoiling was a member of the Sanford on their farm in Brunswick. In the Korean War. He was an grandchildren and playing a Kiwanis and Jaycees. Ron 1973 she purchased a farm in excellent athlete at Husson, joke or teasing someone. He was enjoyed fishing at Harvey’s Lake, Monroe. That move provided playing basketball and baseball, an avid hockey fan and spent Vermont, golf and was an avid the foundation of what would and was inducted into the many hours traveling around the New York Yankees fan. Survivors become a wonderful relationship Husson Sports Hall of Fame. In state watching youth hockey. include his wife Claire, son and 30 year marriage to Alec 1968, Don earned a Master’s Survivors include his two sons Jason, daughter Anna and their Turner. Eighteen months at of Education degree from the Aaron Patrick and Christopher families and his parents Gilbert Maplewood Poultry convinced University of Maine. He taught John and their families. He was and Virginia Laferriere of Barre, her that a career in nursing business education at Belfast predeceased by his loving wife Vermont. was in order, so at age 40 she Area High School for eight of 32 years Frankie in 2004. enrolled in nursing school at years and coached basketball Eastern Maine Medical Center. and baseball and served as 1975 She quickly discovered that her ■ athletic director. For 24 years 1972 Lt. Col. Arthur Aspinall calling was in substance abuse ■ he was on the Business Faculty John Emerson Curtis ’72 ’75 of Ft. Myers, Florida and counseling rather than regular at Eastern Maine Technical of Damariscotta died August Otisfield died November 10, nursing. She established and ran College. Don held a journeyman 26, 2007. After graduation from 2007, at Cape Coral, Florida. addiction programs at Waldo electrician license and worked Husson he spent several years Arthur joined the U.S. Air Force County General Hospital for part-time as an electrician working as a store manager in 1953 and was commissioned a many years and went on to open with Electrical Services. In his for Deering Ice Cream before 2nd Lieutenant upon completion her own counseling business. retirement he enjoyed walking, returning to his hometown of of the Flight Training Aviation West Bay Counseling afforded attending musicals, baseball and Damariscotta to become owner Cadet Program. He married her the opportunity to exercise basketball games and doing odd of John E. Curtis Painting and Patricia Moore of Kezar Falls in her greatest joy in helping others jobs for friends, relatives and Decorating for 35 years. John 1954. His Air Force assignments heal. She retired in 2000 and neighbors. He was awarded the served his country from 1968 took him to Fairbanks, Alaska, soon began a complex dance Horatio Award for Neighborhood until 1970 in the U.S. Army. Kokomo, Indiana, Bangor, with cancer. Elizabeth will be service and received a Jefferson He was an active member of Charleston, South Carolina, remembered as fiercely strong, Award Certificate of Recognition. his community. John was a Grand Forks, North Dakota, both physically and emotionally, Donald was a communicant of charter board member of CLC, Goldsboro, North Carolina and a dedicated student and teacher, St. John’s Catholic Church of YMCA in Damariscotta, board Ubon, Thailand. He retired after a devoted wife and extraordinary Bangor. Survivors include his member and past King Lion of 20 years and returned to Maine. mother and grandmother. She special love of over of 27 years, the Damariscotta-Newscastle Arthur lived in Cape Elizabeth was fascinated by the world, June C. Gillette, two sons Ronald Lions Club, member of the for 25 years and sold real estate. was active in the community, and Todd and their families. board of trustees of Lincoln Upon his second retirement he served on various boards and Academy for 12 years and an and his wife spent winters at Ft. volunteered her time generously. honorary lifetime trustee, and a Myers, Florida and summers at Survivors include her husband 1968 member of the American Legion. Thompson Lake in Otisfield. He Alec, four children Becca Wood, ■ Terri Lee Thomas Corey John was an avid golfer and a enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating Gib Wood, Anna Wood-Cox and ’68 died November 4, 2007 at member of the Wawenock Golf and golf. Survivors include his Susan Wood and their families. her home in Brewer surrounded Club. Survivors include his wife wife Patricia and daughter Karen by her family. She worked for Ginny, daughter Andrea White Brigham and her family. He was the City of Bangor for 38 years and her family. predeceased by his son Jeffrey. 1982 ■ as a legal secretary in the legal ■ Mary Kaye Montgomery Karen Bartlett Ward RN ’82 department. Terry enjoyed crafts, Beaulieu ’75 died January EMMC died unexpectedly at her going to craft fairs and shopping 1973 10, 2008 at Millinocket. Mary home in Glenburn on December ■ for her grandchildren. She Ronald G. Laferriere was a loving wife, mother and 28, 2007. She practiced nursing at enjoyed caring for her family and ’73 KΔΦ of Hyde Park, New grandmother. She enjoyed Eastern Maine Medical Center in made weekly trips to Freeport York, died November 5, 2007 knitting, computers, fall foliage many capacities for fifteen years. to visit with her mother, Lois Poughkeepsie, New York. Most and going to her grandchildrens’ Karen enjoyed sharing music Thomas who predeceased her in recently Ron was an employee sporting events. Survivors with her family, reading and was services representative for the a loyal fan of the University of Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 31 Maine Hockey Team. Her special at Loring Air Force Base for a ■ Raymond Durand, Husson love was caring for her son number of years and was recently 1998 Employee, died August 4, 2007 Cameron. Survivors include her employed at Defense Finance and ■ Richard A. Card ’98 of at Bangor. Ray worked for many husband of 24 years Tim Ward, Accounting Services, DFAS. She Orrington and Sahuarita, Arizona years as a custodian at the son Cameron, her sister Kristine was a member of Gray Memorial died September 29, 2007. Richard University of Maine and then Moody, her mother Carolyn United Methodist Church and was was a three letter athlete at at Husson. He loved nature, Bartlett and a dear friend Mike also a Sunday school teacher. She Paris High School. He served woodworking, playing canasta Stellar. was a loving and devoted mother. his country as a member of and easy listening music. Survivors include her husband the armed forces in Vietnam. He was predeceased by his 1986 Darrell Adams, Jr., and five sons, He spent all of his working beloved wife Dorothy, survivors Seth, Nathaniel, Darrell III, twins years in sales, most recently include stepson Richard Bell, ■ Mariette Pelletier Sinclair Christopher and Taylor and as an independent insurance stepdaughters Justine Saunders ’86 died August 23, 2007 at stepdaughters Carli Cleaves and agent and financial consultant. and Patricia Froehlich and their Greenville. She was a long Sarah Adams. He enthusiastically followed families. time member of the Business all sports, most especially the ■ LaJune Means ’99, Honorary & Professional Women’s Club 1997 Boston Red Sox and University Doctorate, Husson Trustee, died and participated in many of Maine Hockey, attending the November 7, 2007 at Bellingham, ■ community activities. Mariette M. Dawn Walker Simpson, Frozen Four each year with his Washington. She met her first ACSW, LCSW, MSB ’97 died was instrumental in the special friends. He coached youth husband Irwin “Dick” Storgaard, December 16, 2007 as the result reorganization of the Moosehead soccer, basketball and baseball while a student at the University Lake Yacht Club. She was a of an accident at her home at Orono. Dawn earned her and spent countless hours in of Washington. They made their successful businesswoman for the backyard teaching both his home and raised their family at more than 30 years, having undergraduate degree from Bates College and also received her and the neighborhood children. Mercer Island, Washington. They previously co-owned Sinclair He was an avid reader who had were pioneers in the television Forest Products, St. John, master’s degree in social work at Boston College Graduate School an extensive book collection industry. Dick died in 1963. In Sanders Real Estate, Greenville, and served on the board of the 1967 while traveling in Maine, and numerous restaurants of Social Work. Since 2005, Dawn was a social worker at Eastern Orrington Public Library. While in LaJune met David Means and throughout New England. Maine Medical Center. She Arizona he volunteered his time they were married in 1968. Mariette was the co-owner of the joined EMMC in 1990 as director in the local elementary school LaJune and David were very Black Frog Restaurant and the of social work and progressed teaching math and reading. involved in community service owner of Great Eastern Clothing through several supervisory Survivors include his wife of 34 including the Bangor-Brewer Company. She was well loved positions throughout the years. years Carol, sons Dick Record, YMCA/YWCA, Eastern Maine and highly respected by all who Previously, she directed the Richard Card, Kevin Card, Medical Center, United Way, knew her. Survivors include her development of health care social daughter Kristen Bagley and their Mt. Hope Cemetery and many sons Stuart Sinclair and Aaron work licensing regulations at families. He was predeceased by other organizations. LaJune Sinclair and their families. the Division of Licensing and his daughter Lisa. received an Honorary Doctorate Certification, Social Work Service from Husson in 1999. Also, she Program., Department of Human was a member of the Chesley 1987 Services, Augusta; supervised 1999 H. Husson, Sr. Society. She was ■ Wendy Sue Young Brown the social work department at ■ Camden Health Care Center, Igor Kokorin ’99 MSB died a generous patron of the arts ’87 died unexpectedly on August December 17, 2007 in Boston. with a special fondness for the 28, 2007 at Hancock. She was and provided family and patient counseling at Mid-Maine Medical He was employed by Morgan Bangor Symphony Orchestra a dedicated employee for 19 Stanley. Survivors include his and the Maine Center for the years of the Holmes Agency, Center, Waterville. Dawn began daughter, Veronica. Performing Arts. She traveled Ellsworth. She also worked at her career in social work at Togus VA Hospital, Cambridge widely visiting Central America, Holiday Inn Ellsworth and at Europe, New Zealand, Russia, Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound Family and Children’s Services, Cambridge and Roxbury VA 2005 and had a special affection for helping her husband and crew. Medical Center, Roxbury, ■ Thomas Larcombe III ’05 Spain and Portugal. LaJune was Wendy enjoyed motorcycling, Massachusetts. Dawn was a died February 4, 2008 at Bangor. a role model – loving, honest, lobster deliveries with her past member of the National Survivors include his children compassionate and generous husband, NASCAR at Loudon Association of Social Workers; William and Isaac and their with her time and resources. and spending time with family past president of the Maine Mother, Marie. Also surviving She was a consummate and friends. She collected Board of Social Work Licensure also are his parents Thomas, Jr. hostess, an enthusiastic and lighthouses and her hobbies and many other professional and Gloria Larcombe. talented gardener, and one included ceramics and cooking organizations throughout Maine. ■ George Andrews, Husson who touched countless lives. for large groups. Survivors She was a faithful member of the Survivors include her five include her son Michael Holmes, Methodist Church and was dearly Employee, died January 18, 2008 at Brewer. George served in the children and their spouses: stepdaughters Michelle Brown loved by her family. She enjoyed Richard & Kaye Storgaard of her dogs, cooking, cross country U.S. Army in World War II, and and Amy Brown. She was a Ferndale, Washington, David skiing and loved to travel. retired from the maintenance cherished wife of ten years to & Joy Storgaard of Seattle, Jon Scott Brown of Hancock. Survivors include her parents department at Husson. He was Rollan and Betty Walker of a member of North Brewer- Storgaard of Milwaukee, Paul Presque Isle, her beloved husband Eddington United Methodist & Rachel Means of Orono and 1996 of 11 years Kenneth R. Simpson Church and the former Riverside Leslie & Tom Keeney of Seattle, 12 grandchildren and 13 great ■ Robin Lyn Simmons Adams ’68 ’97 MSB, stepdaughter Grange in Brewer. He is survived grandchildren. ’96 died October 28, 2007 at Kristen Thompson, brother Rollan by his wife Thelma, son George, her residence in Caribou after a Walker and their families. daughter Diane and their families. long illness. She was employed 32 Husson Ledger | Spring 2008 Plan now to attend... HUSSON Homecoming 2008 October 10-12, 2008 Ñ Events commemorating the transition from Husson College to Husson University Ñ Young Alumni Club sponsored event Ñ Husson Athletic Events: » Football hosts Springfield College MA » Men & Women’s Soccer host (Sat) Green Mountain College VT and Castleton State College VT (Sun) » Volleyball Ñ Alumni Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony Ñ Alumni Golf outing (Sunday) Events will be added and the listing above is subject to change. HUSSON alumni, students, faculty, and staff are welcome! Look for details this summer at www.husson.edu/alumni

We need you! If you would like to volunteer, help organize a 25th or 50th year reunion, or plan any event during Homecoming, contact Alumni Relations Director, Susie Nutter at 207-973-1036 or e-mail: [email protected] and put in the subject line: HOMECOMING 2008.

January 31–February 7, 2009 Husson College 2009 Alumni Trip $1,099 Join Husson Alumni, Friends And FAmily per person/double occupancy

Fly to Cancun and enjoy the scenic drive south to the stunning Riviera Maya — a 112-mile stretch of coastal paradise with unspoiled beaches, turquoise waters, tropical jungles and ancient Mayan ruins. Included – Airport transfers Iberostar Paraiso del Mar – 7 nights deluxe hotel accommodations This five-star resort is a slice of Eden in flourishing gardens with a never ending pool; weaving – 24-hour food and beverage through the contours of the resort like a tropical lagoon, integrating pools and creating a fantasy – All meals/snacks at all six restaurants all will love! Four fabulous specialty restaurants are connected by walkways over lagoons near the – Unlimited imported and domestic drinks open-air lobby. The main dining room has buffets offering delectable choices, including pizza – – Live Caribbean entertainment ideal for the picky little eaters. – All non-motorized water sports & fitness center – Tennis (fee for night play) $250 deposit due to secure reservation. For reservations, further information, terms & conditions – Optional greens fees Call our travel partner Hewins Travel at 800-370-0888 ext 1207. – Gratuities and taxes Plan now to attend... HUSSON Homecoming 2008 October 10-12, 2008

Come home to Husson! Activities for the entire family. Take a walking tour of campus and see all the amazing changes. We want to Welcome you back! Ñ Events commemorating the transition from Husson College to Husson University Ñ Sports Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony Ñ Annual Alumni Soccer Breakfast and game Ñ Entertainment for Children Ñ Tailgate competition (‘60’s decade holds the trophy) Ñ Alumni Barbeque

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