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Alumni NewsFALL 2009 Taking Pride in Their Work avid Daly and Matt Libby didn’t know each other while attending DNHTI’s Paramedic Emergency Medicine program. David graduated in 1997 while Matt graduated in 2004. “We met while working for Trinity EMS,” says David. “In the fi eld, it’s fairly easy to fi gure out who has graduated from NHTI. We hold ourselves to a high standard of professionalism.” In 2004, Dave and Matt co-founded their own company, PrideSTAR EMS based in Lowell, MA. Both admit the process was daunting in the beginning, completing due diligence processes and fi nalizing pro forma fi nancials. Today, PrideSTAR EMS employs 50 people and Matthew Libby, ’04 (left has more than 20 vehicles in its fl eet. ) and David Daly, ’97 co-founded PrideSTAR EMS in 2004. Th e company provides medical transportation for local nursing homes, assisted care facilities and the greater company. As co-founders, they made a stunts or risky scenes such as gunfi ghts, Lowell community health centers, decision to invest in technology from the car chases or things of that sort,” David with more than 70% of their business start. explained. “I guess you could say that coming from pre-booked appointments. “We are one of only two ambulance it’s a unique niche to provide emergency PrideSTAR also provides back up service companies that we know of to be medical care for movie productions.” to the city’s 911 call center. Growing since completely paperless,” Matt explains. “All Upon the fi lm’s wrapping up, Matt, day one, the company recently moved into of our vehicles are fully wired with laptops David and other PrideSTAR employees its new 19,000 square foot headquarters, so our employees complete all of their had lunch with star Mel Gibson. What the fi rst “environmentally green” ‘paper’ work online. If we are transporting was that like? ambulance quarters in New England. a patient to the emergency room, the “Quiet,” says Matt. “He’s a very quiet Dave and Matt are particularly excited hospital staff will have all the patient guy.” about the advanced technology of the information online by the time we arrive.” Giving Back David adds, “With GPS tracking, we Inside this issue . . . know where our trucks and crews are at David says, “Th e paramedic program at every moment.” NHTI is incredibly well run. In addition A Busy Fall Ahead ...... 2 to the medical knowledge, we learned how Congrats to 2009 Grads ...... 3 A Unique Niche to carry and conduct ourselves in the fi eld. PrideSTAR also provides standby Th e expectations that were set for us as Alumni Updates ...... 4 emergency medical services for many students at NHTI defi nitely carry over to Th e Bricks Have Arrived ...... 7 movies that are fi lmed in Massachusetts. our professional work.” Last summer, they provided medical Orientation Leaders Needed . 8 With the success that PrideSTAR coverage on the set of a Mel Gibson movie, EMS has seen in its relatively short history, Nursing Alumni to China ..... 9 Edge of Darkness, which was fi lmed in David and Matt plan to give back. Boston. Trip to New York City ...... 10 “We were there whenever they fi lmed Continued page 2 > > < < Continued from page 1 ... PrideSTAR EMS Th is year they created the PrideSTAR Co-Founders Announce Professional Development Scholarship, given to an employee of the company who NHTI Scholarship pursues an associate degree in paramedic In line with PrideSTAR EMS's emergency medicine. But the employee dedication to its employees and their can’t go to just any program, only NHTI. professional development, we are PrideSTAR EMS will pay the full expenses pleased to announce that Operations for the 2-year program (see right). Th ey Supervisor Michael Tierney, has hope to be able to off er the scholarship been selected as the recipient of every two years. the PrideSTAR EMS Professional Development Scholarship. Th e company is also very active in their local community, supporting many Mike will be sponsored by charitable causes including the Boys and PrideSTAR EMS in his participation in Girls Club of Lowell, Easter Seals, Elder NHTI’s Paramedic Degree Program. Services of Merrimack Valley and the David Daly and Matthew Libby, Visiting Nurses Association of Greater PrideSTAR EMS co-founders, are both Lowell. NHTI graduates. Th ey, along with Mike Tierney is set to begin studying at NHTI many other professionals in the EMS this fall. The PrideSTAR “Family” fi eld, recognize the high quality of the PrideSTAR has a very low turnover rate. paramedic program at NHTI. Once hired, people tend to stay – a sign of a great place to work. Good luck, Mike! “Our daily work is intense,” Matt says. Paramedic Emergency Services programs, “All of our employees work very hard so A Busy Fall Ahead ensuring that we keep pace with current we aim to recognize that.” In addition to HTI, Concord’s Community technology and maintain our accreditation honoring an employee of the month, the College is defi nitely on the move. standards. company hosts a Christmas party, family NAs often happens in a struggling days and company outings to Fenway Park. economy, NHTI – along with all of I think you will enjoy reading about the other community colleges in New your peers in this issue of the Alumni David explains, “We’re sort of a family Hampshire – is experiencing a boom in News. I thank each of you – our successful away from our families.” enrollment. Students are more focused alumni – for your continued support of than ever on obtaining an affordable, NHTI. Your contributions of time, talent quality education and potentially and fi nancial investments mean a great Calling Alumni Runners! transferring to a four-year program. Others deal to the College and most especially, to look to NHTI to learn new marketable our students. he NHTI Cross Country Team skills or make career changes. We are With warmest wishes, is hosting the 3rd Annual doing all we can to accommodate a TConcord Friendly Kitchen 5K growing student population, which we Road Race and 3K Fitness Walk on expect may increase as much as 10% in Lynn Kilchenstein Friday, September 11, 2009 at 5:30 pm the Fall 2009 semester. President at NHTI. Contact Perry Seagroves at In October, we will host the grand NHTI, Concord’s Community College [email protected] or call 271-7753 opening of the new Health Education and for more information. Academic Center, which will be home to the nursing programs at NHTI and culminates the College’s fi rst-ever capital campaign. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 6th (see back page for event details). Th e 34,000 square foot building positions NHTI to enhance our very successful nursing programs. Also this Fall, NHTI is planning a $3.5 million renovation of MacRury Hall, including the purchase of two pieces of state-of-the-art, digital imaging machines. Th is renovation will allow us to achieve an overdue upgrade of the academic space for the Diagnostic Medical Imaging and the

2 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 Congratulations to all of the graduates Witnessing 40 Years of of the Class of 2009! Emerging Technologies eorge Dobrowski was a member of the very fi rst Ggraduating class at NHTI, Concord’s Community College – the class of 1966. “Of course, it was much smaller back then, only 30 students or so,” George laughs. “You got to know everyone pret- ty well. It was a By the Numbers friendly environ- ment and it was Total number of graduates in 2009: 558 easy to get around to your classes.” Total number of programs of study represented in 2009 graduation: 31 Aft er earning his degree in Electronic Engineering Technology Associate Degrees in Arts at NHTI, George went on to earn his Liberal Arts 13 graduates Bachelor’s EE degree from Illinois Visual Arts 9 graduates Institute of Technology through night school and a Master’s degree from Associate Degrees in Engineering Technology Northwestern University with full time Architectural Engineering Technology 15 graduates sponsorship from Bell Laboratories. Broadband and Telecommunications Technology 2 graduates He has lived in several diff erent Computer Engineering Technology 1 graduate Electronic Engineering Technology 14 graduates states and has traveled and worked Manufacturing Engineering Technology 13 graduates internationally. Today, George is the Mechanical Engineering Technology 29 graduates Director of Technology and Product Planning for Conexant Systems, Inc. Associate Degrees in Science He telecommutes from his ranch in Accounting 13 graduates Ponder, Texas. Addiction Counseling 3 graduates “Working in the technology Animation and Graphic Game Programming 9 graduates fi eld for more than 40 years now, I’ve Business Administration 35 graduates been lucky to witness many diff erent Business Admin. / Concentration in Sports Management 9 graduates types of emerging technologies,” Criminal Justice 55 graduates George says. “Back in the 70’s, it was Dental Hygiene 36 graduates all about data communications, with Early Childhood Education 15 graduates things like the ARPANET (Advanced Education 18 graduates Research Projects Agency Network) General Studies 49 graduates Health Science 25 graduates and DARPANET for department of Hotel Administration 5 graduates defense, precursors to the internet. Human Services 15 graduates Back then, few people imagined what Information Technology 18 graduates the internet would be like and what it Nursing 57 graduates is today.” Paralegal Studies 7 graduates George is also active in Paramedic Emergency Medicine 6 graduates international standards activities Radiation Therapy 3 graduates and was recently re-elected as the Radiologic Technology 30 graduates Chairman of the Board and President Travel and Tourism 10 graduates of the Broadband Forum. Diploma in Practical Nursing 13 graduates George is very interested in reconnecting with his fellow 1966 Professional Certifi cate in Dental Assisting 25 graduates graduates. He can be reached by emailing George.Dobrowski@ Professional Certifi cate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 6 graduates conexant.com.

3 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 • Alumni Updates • 1982 an orthopedic nurse at Concord Hospital. She is married and has two children. Beth says she feels Wayne Goss her time at NHTI was very valuable. “Simply put, graduated with a degree in Electronic Data my education at NHTI was excellent,” she says. 1969 Processing. Now working as a senior release Rudy Lurvey engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, earned an Electronic Engineering Technology Wayne is very interested in getting back in degree. He went on to Johnson State College touch with his fellow 1982 graduates. He can be 1992 and got his Bachelor’s degree in General Studies. reached at [email protected] or Michael Brady He is employed by Central Vermont Public (603) 303-3288. graduated with a Nursing degree from NHTI and Service as a telecommunications engineer. Rudy is living in Sacramento, California. Michael is does their design and project management for currently attending Kaplan University and expects microwave, fiber optic, telephone and mobile 1983 to graduate in 2010. He and his wife, Deborah, radio networks. He says, “NHTI was invaluable. have four grown children. He says, “NHTI helped The hard core Electrical and Electronics Aaron Brown me transition to a path that has lead to much Engineering curriculum opened many doors of earned a Mechanical Engineering Technology greater things. It was the foundation I needed”. opportunity in both military and civilian life.” degree. He is vice president of global recruiting at Sungard Financial Systems. He is currently attending Drexel University in Pennsylvania and Christine (Green) Ralls 1974 expects to graduate in 2010. graduated with a degree in Accounting. She works for Pike Industries in Belmont. Married to David H. “Curly” Curtis her husband Michael since 1997, they have two graduated with a degree in Electronic Data Bill Connor children, Austin and Michaela. Processing. Now living in Rancho Mirage, CA, graduated with an Architectural Engineering he works as a help desk manager at Eisenhower Technology degree. He works for the Goffstown Medical Center. Dave says, “Attending NHTI was Fire Department as a fire prevention officer. the best thing that ever happened.” 1993 Raymond Alt 1984 earned his degree in Emergency Medical Michael Dratwa Services and Paramedic Emergency Medicine graduated with a degree in Electronic Data Dawn (Pregent) Grieco in 1993. He recently completed his Bachelor’s Processing. He works for Home Telephone earned a degree in Computer Science. Dawn is of Science degree in Allied Health Management Company as a programmer. He resides in an office manager for The Regis Group, Inc. in from Wilmington University, graduating in January Summerville, South Carolina. Leesburg, Virginia. of 2009. He lives in Milton, Delaware with his wife, Dawn (Braithwaite – class of 1994) and two children. Raymond works as an EMS/Paramedic 1976 1987 for Sussex County. Richard Overton Kerry Fogarty graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Kerry earned a Mechanical Engineering Technology Daniel Turco degree. He went on to further his education at is now working as a pediatric dental hygienist at graduated in 1993 with a degree in Paramedic UNH, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree The Kids Dentist in Rochester, NH. Emergency Medicine. He lives in Smithfield, RI. in Mechanical Engineering in 1986. He is now employed at Zest Anchors as a principal engineer and resides in Temecula, California. Marybeth Haller earned a nursing degree in 1987 and now resides 1994 in Hooksett, NH. Kimberly (Hartwell) Koch 1978 graduated with a degree in Accounting and went on to Plymouth State College, earning a Ralph Viola Lucie (Morrissette) Kinney Bachelor’s degree in 1997. She and her husband, graduated from NHTI with a Mechanical graduated from NHTI with an Electronic David, have a young son, Aiden. The family lives Engineering Technology degree. He went on Engineering Technology degree and earned in Leland, North Carolina. to further his education at Lowell University, a Bachelor’s degree from UNH in 1989. Lucie earning his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering teaches math and digital electronics at Berlin in 1991. Ralph is a project manager at MCM High School. She and her husband, Stephen, Janice Page Corporation. Ralph and his wife, Pam, have a have two children, Sarah and Luke. Lucie says earned a degree in Nursing. She is now working son, Danny. They reside in Miami, Florida. that teaching became a second career for her as a clinical care coordinator in the emergency after the closing of the pulp mill in Berlin. “I department at Concord Hospital. always felt that I got a better education at NHTI 1981 than at other larger institutions. It was the biggest Andrew Brunelle bang for my buck! I became a teacher because of my Bachelor’s degree but all my math credits 1995 graduated with a degree in Mechanical came from NHTI.” Allison DeGarmo Engineering Technology. Andrew then earned his graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Education. In 1999, Alison earned a Bachelor’s UNH in 1983. He is employed as an engineering degree in developmental psychology from manager with HID Global Corporation. 1990 Plymouth State College. She is married to Aaron Married since 1993, he and his family reside in Beth (Mooreside) Barton Leyton and they have a young son, Jaxson. Middletown, Connecticut. earned a degree in Nursing. Beth is employed as 4 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 1997 2004 is attending NHTI and serving in the Army Reserves. A June wedding is planned. Adam S. Gerhard Stephanie LaFramboise earned a dual degree in Computer Information earned her degree in Accounting in 2004. She Systems and Computer Engineering Technology. lives in Goffstown, NH. McMenimen – Trudel ’08 He is now the vice president of technology at Linda McMenimen and Russell Trudel have Pirata Media, LLC in Rhode Island. announced their engagement. Russell earned his 2007 degree in General Studies from NHTI in 2008. He is also a former business owner and actor. A Penny Shortt-Newton Mandi Wetter earned her degree in Nursing. Mandi works for summer wedding is planned. initially started in the Nursing Program in 1986, the orthopaedic and urology departments at St. completing the first year. She returned to NHTI Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. and earned a degree in 1997. In 2003, she Witham – Spaulding ’07 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree Amber Witham and Justin Spaulding announce in Human Services and Criminal Justice from their engagement. Justin graduated from NHTI Franklin Pierce University. She works as a • Engagements • with a Manufacturing Engineering Technology medical assistant for ACHS in Woodsville, degree. He works in Londonderry and is a NH. Penny and her husband, Jeffrey, have two member of the New Hampshire Army National children, Elizabeth and Christopher. Penny says, Crump, ’06 – Boisvert Jacquelyn Crump and Michael Boisvert have Guard 744th Forward Support Company. An “While at NHTI, I learned many invaluable things announced their engagement. Jacquelyn October wedding is planned. that I use everyday.” graduated from NHTI and is a legal secretary in Manchester. A 2010 wedding is planned. Risatti ’07- Adams ’08 2000 Jessica Risatti and Brandon Adams are engaged Jennifer Brown Beaudette - Walek to be married. Jessica graduated from NHTI with earned a degree in Dental Assisting. While she Jessica Beaudette and Gregory Walek are a Nursing degree and is a nurse in Boscawen. was at NHTI, Jennifer was a resident assistant engaged to be married. Greg earned a Bachelor’s Brandon earned an Accounting degree from NHTI and member of the student senate. She says, degree from the University of Massachusetts- and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Southern “I miss helping out at NHTI! I love the school. Amherst and a Master’s degree from the Guild New Hampshire University in Manchester. A If I hadn’t attended NHTI, I wouldn’t have the Hall at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. wedding date will be set soon. friendships I enjoy to this day. The educational He is a Professor of Animation and Graphic experience for dental assisting was amazing and Game Programming at NHTI in Concord. A May has truly helped me in my professional field.” 2010 wedding is planned. Troph – Freeman ’92 Angela Beth Troph and Steven Joseph Freeman have announced their engagement. Nicole (DesRosiers) Dionne Nuff er, ’08 - Page Steven graduated from NHTI with a degree in graduated with a degree in Radiologic Brittany Nuffer and Jesse Page are pleased Architectural Engineering Technology and is a Technology. She and her husband, Michael, have to announce their engagement. Brittany is a design manager in Manchester. A March wedding three children. A serious Red Sox fan, Nicole is a graduate of NHTI and works at Epsom Central is planned. stay-at-home mom. School. A July wedding is planned. Steenbergen ’05 2003 Holmes – Weldon – Lyon Holly Bergeron Hazel Holmes and Mark Weldon announce their Ashley Steenbergen engagement. Hazel earned a degree in Business and Michael Lyon Earned a degree in Nursing in 2003. Holly also Management from NHTI and works for Personal are engaged. Ashley has a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and a Touch Home Healthcare in Auburn. An August graduated from Master of Science degree in nursing from UNH. wedding is planned. NHTI in 2005 with a She recently joined the Advisory Board for the degree in General Center for Nursing Professional Development Studies. Michael is at NHTI. Holly is a full-time nursing instructor at Plourde, ’02 - majoring in Business Rivier College in Nashua. Ashley Steenbergen & Barry Administration at Michael Lyon Janel Plourde and NHTI and plans to Christopher J. French Jeff Barry have continue his education at the University of New Hampshire. He is a bartender at the Common earned his degree in Paramedic Emergency announced their Man in Concord. A summer 2010 wedding is Medicine in 2003. He is one of three supervisors engagement. Janel planned. responsible for the day-to-day operations of Delta graduated from Ambulance Corporation, a company comprised of NHTI and is a 100+ employees. Christopher is working towards dental hygienist in a Bachelor’s degree in public administration at Concord. An August Cassin – Witham’96 Amanda Cassin and Eric Witham have the University of Maine and expects to graduate wedding is planned. Janel Plourde & Jeff announced their engagement. Eric earned a in 2011. He resides in Waterville, ME. Barry dual degree in General Studies and Architectural Barry ’09 – Camburn Jr. Engineering Technology in 1996. A September Maura Barry and Steven Camburn, Jr. are wedding is planned. pleased to announce their engagement. Maura 5 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 Brasley – Novak ’02 University and NHTI. She is a nurse at Dartmouth an Associate’s degree in Human Services from Annette Brasley and Michael Novak are Hitchcock Medical Center. A June 2010 wedding NHTI. The couple resides in Warwick, RI. engaged. Michael earned a degree in Electronic is planned. Engineering Technology from NHTI. An August wedding is planned. Foster – Burdick Dodge – Faucher, ’06 Andrea Foster and Leland Burdick III were Alyssa Dodge and Marcel Faucher plan to be married in June. She earned a dual degree in Bryant - Román married this summer. Marcel graduated from early childhood development and social sciences Nicoe Bryant and NHTI in 2006 with a degree in Manufacturing from Keene State College. Andrea is a teacher at Josué Román are Engineering Technology. He is currently attending NHTI’s Child and Family Development Center. pleased to announce the University of New Hampshire in Manchester. their engagement. Nicole attended NHTI and earned a LaBranche – • In Memory • Bachelor’s degree Bourque, ’08 in Theater with a Melissa LaBranche Bartlett minor in Psychology and Jesse Bourque are James Joseph Bartlett passed on March 15, Nicole Bryant, from New England pleased to announce 2009. James was raised in Rutland, VT and College. Nicole is residence director of graduated from West Rutland High School. He Strout Hall at NHTI their engagement. currently a residence Jesse earned his then attended NHTI and Boston Architectural will marry Josué College, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in director at NHTI and Román, residence Business degree from Architectural Design. Jim was a painter and loved is studying to become director of North NHTI and is currently to travel. He had a natural talent for gardening a Radiologist. Josué Hall, in May 2010. working toward his earned a Bachelor’s and was a farmer at heart. Bachelor’s degree Jesse Bourque and degree in Film Studies from Keene State College from Southern New Melissa LaBranche in 1998 and a Master’s degree in Screenwriting Hampshire University. from Hollins University. He is also a residence They plan to be married in July 2010. Beckford director at NHTI and is pursing a Master’s degree Richard E. Beckford of Andover passed after in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire a period of failing health. He trained to be University. A May 2010 wedding is planned. Mailhot – Stevens a machinist at NHTI. Richard worked as a Melissa Mailhot and Jeffrey Stevens will be machinist for 30 years at various local machine married in November. Jeffrey attended NHTI and shops and as a real estate agent. He also served Pennock – Th ibedeau ’07 is employed as an HVAC technician at Ray’s as the Andover police chief for several years. Kimberly Ann Pennock and Keith Thibedeau have Refrigeration. announced their engagement. Keith earned a degree in Criminal Justice. A wedding is planned Box for 2010. Parsons – Holmes, ’01 James A. Box died on March 30, 2009. He was Heather Parsons and Russell Holmes plan to wed a technical writer at Bomac Laboratories while in August 2010. Russell graduated from NHTI working part-time at Knight Lumber Company. Gancarz - Fleury in 2001 with a degree in Criminal Justice and James taught for the Provincial Government Kathryn Gancarz and Timothy Fleury are currently works for the State of New Hampshire. of Newfoundland in Corner Brook, St. John’s engaged to be married. Kathryn attended NHTI. Preparatory School and Boston College. He then They will marry in October. became Dean of Admission at NHTI. • Weddings • Wilkins ’05 – Chamberland ’06 Capron Stephanie Wilkins and Joseph Chamberland Gerald L. Capron died on April 30, 2009. He are pleased to announce their engagement. Lemay ’09 - graduated from NHTI with a degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. He worked at Raytheon Stephanie and Joseph both graduated from Wojtkiewicz NHTI with Associate’s degrees in Radiologic for 33 years in Lowell, MA before retiring in 1994. Catherine Lemay and Technology. A July wedding is planned. Jeffrey Wojtkiewicz were married at the Daneault Margate Resort in Katherine Daneault of Concord died on April 21, Schilling - Arling Laconia. Catherine Catherine Schilling and Stephen Arling announce 2009. She was a graduate of Bishop Brady High earned her Nursing their engagement. Stephen earned a degree in School and became licensed as a practical nurse degree from NHTI Computer Technology and a Bachelor’s degree at NHTI. Katherine worked at New Hampshire in May 2009 and in business from Southern New Hampshire Hospital for more than 31 years. currently works at University. He is an Army veteran and a media Concord Hospital. specialist at NHTI. A June wedding is planned. The couple lives in Mr. and Mrs. Jeff rey Wojtkiewicz Drown Salisbury, NH. Hazel Drown of Concord passed on Saturday Ordway –Rogers April 18, 2009. She graduated from York High School and from NHTI, the oldest person to Courtney Ordway and Kalvin Rogers are Ford ’07 – Hatch engaged. Courtney attended the University of earn her degree there. She had one child but Melissa Ford and Christopher Hatch were New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire was known as “Ma” to countless girls as head married on January 23, 2009. Melissa earned 6 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 dormitory resident at Nathaniel Hawthorne or email [email protected]. College and at NHTI. The Bricks Have Arrived! s part of its fi rst-ever capital campaign for the new Health Education and Academic Center, NHTI sold engraved bricks to alumni, friends and donors… Johnson Aand the bricks have arrived! The brick patio leading into the new building has Arthur Johnson passed away on June 26, 2009. been completed and is ready for viewing. Arthur entered the U.S. Army National Guard and then earned a degree in Electrical Engineering We thank every person and business listed below who purchased bricks in support Technology from NHTI. He worked for many of NHTI. We hope to see all of you at the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the years as an electronic engineer for BAE Systems. building on October 6th. After retiring, he helped many people by working for Moore Center Services. Arthur was co-founder Maryanne S. Adams Gale C. Hall Michael & Terri J. O’Brien Paul K. Ambrose Christian Hallowell & Kathleen M. O’Connor of Challenger Sports Inc., created to promote Chuck & Cheryl Annal Cindall Morrison Richard & Jessie Osborne peer relationships among individuals with special Mark & Nicole Armaganian Janet Hanes Sandra L. Ostman needs through organized sports, social activities Kenneth & Vivian Atwood Michael D. Hanes, Sr. Sarah E. Packard and relationships. Kevin Barry Gyme Hardy Anita Pavlidis Christine Barton Frederick Harrington James & Janet A. Pietrovito Sharon Beaty Paul & Cathy Hauptly Polytrace Systems, Inc. Lorenz, Jr. Joan M. Beauchamp Ruth Heath Barbara B. Provencher Harold R. “Butch” Lorenz Jr., captain U. S. Army Lynne A. Birdsall Richard M. Heath Kathleen A. Regan Jason S. Bishop Heritage Case Management Jeff & Deborah Remillard retired, 64, passed away on March 4, 2009. Butch James J. Black Janet K. Hertzberg Shirley Rennie graduated from Pinkerton Academy and attended Alan K. Blake Paul Hogan Lois A. Richard NHTI. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR races, Elizabeth Blankenstein Martha Hunt Marguerite Ritchie political discussions and his family gatherings. Beverly Boggess Jonathan Hutchinson Joshua Routhier Butch was a volunteer with the American Cancer Anne E. Breen Simonne Huot Susan Rowe Morison Society’s “Road to Recovery” program. Sandra L. Brien Martin A. Jones Connie Roy-Czyzowski Steven Caccia Francine Jordan Joshua C. Rubin Deborah Carley Pamela S. Kallmerten Richard A. Ruck, Jr. Pamela Clement Bonnie Kanin Amanda A. Ryan Lynch Michael & Susan Cloutier Susan Kenna Barbara A. Ryan Catherine M. Lynch died April 3, 2009. She lived John D. Colbath Paul & Lynn Kilchenstein Timothy Sabol Memorial Fund and worked in many states before moving back to Th omas J. Comita Melanie Kirby Deborah A. Schiavo Concord in 1987. Catherine graduated from NHTI Concord Family Medicine Sondra M. Labrecque Mark Schiewetz in 1993, and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. (bench) Fred Lance Linda Schmidt Peter & Jane Cooke Lorna J. Landry Teresa Schumacher Lois E. Corey Pamela M. Langley Dori Schwindt Roy Duene Cowan Lawrence LaPlante Perry & Suzy Seagroves Sue W. Dalpra Th omas & Martha Laurie Charles & Eileen Shaw Rollande C. Roy died on July 18, 2009 after a Douglas Dean John Leary Bill Shurbert long illness. Rollande earned her nursing degree Judith Dearborn Lee Ann Lewis Mary Lee Siel from Notre Dame. For many years, she was an Lise M. DeHart Stanton Lockwood Judith A. Silveira instructor of nursing at Elliot Hospital and NHTI. Paul J. Diekmann Bonnie Lockwood Nancy M. Smith David Duford Kristina Lucas Christopher A. Soule & Gail & Barbara Dunn David Lunt Linda Ashford Scott Eliot Health System Ken & Diane Lurvey Gordon G. Stearns Elizabeth Ann Scott passed away on May 15, Heather Faille Claudette Mahar Anne M. Stergiou Bruce D. Ferguson Joan A. Malfait Mark & Susan Stetson 2009. Elizabeth earned her degree in Nursing Mary E. Fitzpatrick Tim & Donna Mason James & Veronica Stewart from NHTI and was employed for 15 years at Kenneth Fitzpatrick Judy W. Maurer Linda A. Stover Epsom Manor Health Care Center, where she Eileen Fitzsimmons John McAuley Mervyn Taub began as a licensed practical nurse. Betty was Meg Flaherty Lisa L. McGuire Joanna Th iele promoted to director of social services. She also Donald W. Foster Mid-State Health Center Barbara Th urston worked as an LPN for more than three years in Tom & Madelyn Foulkes Patricia A. Moodie Lynn Tilton Albuquerque, NM. Denise E. Fransen Susan M. Mooney Timothy M. Toutain Christopher J. French Matthew Morin Susan L. Towle Donna Gagne Gail Mummery Margaret Walker Laurice & Kathleen V. Garside Claire R. Nelson R. Stuart Wallace, Jr. Stumpf Mary Alice Gaul Neil D. Nevins Tom Walton Stacy E. Stumpf passed away on July 15, 2009. Robert & Mary Stuart Gile NH Council of Nurse Educators Sheila A. Ward Raised in Nashua, Stacy graduated from NHTI Carmel M. Gill NHTI Computer Services Dept. Tami Webster in 1975 with a degree in dental hygiene. She Sheri L. Gonthier NHTI Learning Center Dorothye S. Wentworth worked for more than 20 years in Whitefield at Marc & Deb L. Gosselin NHTI Nursing Faculty David & Barbara Wessel the offices of Dr. Brewster and Dr. Weber. Beverly Grappone NHTI Social & Behavioral Robert O. Wilson Brenda Griffi n Sciences Department Christopher M. Witham Joseph Gula NHTI Student Aff airs Marie A. York Richard & Nancy Guy NHTI Student Nurses Assoc. Hope Zanes Butterworth Attention NHTI alumni: Did you land a new job? Robert L. Hadley NHTI Student Senate Michelle A. Zorawowicz Get married? Win an award? Publish a book? Christine Hagewood Helen M. Norton Send us your news so we may share it with your When compiling an extensive list such as this, we pay great attention to detail. fellow alumni: NHTI Alumni Affairs Office, However, if we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please accept our sincere apologies 31 College Drive, Concord, NH 03301 and notify us of the error: 603-271-7735. 7 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 He Finds His Place in the Granite State Call to Action: by Randy J. Stine Alumni Needed as Orientation Leaders huck Lloyd, the Director of teven Gallagher admits he was in Last year, Gallagher was a recipient Student Life at NHTI, invites the the minority of students attending of a $1,000 scholarship from the Calumni to volunteer as orientation SNHTI. While his classmates Association of Public Radio Engineers to leaders. Volunteering from 7:30 am to pursued studies in mechanical, attend the NPR Labs/APRE Public Radio 2:00 pm, orientation leaders serve as architectural or electrical engineering and Conference in Las Vegas. He attended ambassadors to incoming students, hosting were interested in video game design, seminars and workshops and rubbed campus tours, answering general questions Steven was dreaming of becoming a shoulders with fellow engineers for three about the College and directing folks to radio broadcast engineer. days. their appropriate academic department He is in his fi rst radio job since Th e scholarship, which covered heads. Breakfast and lunch are served to graduating from the school in 2007 airfare, hotel and some expenses for all orientation leaders. with a major in computer engineering the three days, is funded by donations Orientation days are hectic and fun- and a minor in electrical engineering. from APRE members, additional station fi lled … please consider coming back to He is a broadcast technician for New managers and interested broadcast campus to help out! Hampshire Public Radio in Concord, equipment vendors, according to the responsible for a variety of studio and announcement of Gallagher's award. Th e next new student orientation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. computer maintenance. He has already Steven graduated from Pinkerton helped rebuild the transmitter site of non- Academy High School in 2005, but had To learn more about this opportunity, commercial WEVO(FM) in Concord. an interest in electronics growing up in please contact Chuck Lloyd or Heidi NHPR has Derry, N.H., Schmidt at [email protected] or gone digital ofto en tearing [email protected] or (603) 271-8905. at most of its aparta things transmitter thatth weren't sites and plans working,w like to expand its thet family's HD Radio VCRV or phone, coverage across tot see how they the state, sta- worked.w tion offi cials "I really say. It has yet didn'td know to commence howh to fi x multicasting. thingst but I Steven was learned.le I just hired full-time at NHPR in late 2007 aft er knewkkdf some kind of a career in electronics completing a six-month internship. Th e was where I was headed," Gallagher said. opportunity to learn hands-on broadcast "In high school, I immediately jumped engineering skills at such a young age is into as many technology classes as I not being wasted. could." Paging Your Classmates: Please Report to the NHTI Described as a "hardworking young Th at led him to NHTI, where he man" by the station's chief engineer, believes he was the only one interested in Alumni Office Michael Saff el, Gallagher provides broadcast engineering. he friendships you develop engineering support around the studios during your college years "I was a bit of an oddball, I guess. can last a lifetime ... if you and at the transmitter site. Th ey don't have a specifi c broadcast T know where your friends are! On-call engineering degree there, but I certainly We are looking for Paul "I'm on call and work with the other took classes that `help me in my current Kiernan, who graduated from the engineers to ensure we stay on the air position," Gallagher said. Human Services program in 2008. and make sure the studios are kept up," At NHTI, Gallagher majored in A classmate of his would like to get Stevens says. "I interface with all of the Computer Engineering and minored back in touch. So, Paul, please give computer systems and have worked in Electrical Engineering. He has yet to us a call at 271-7735 or email Lee specifi cally with Burk Technology on receive his degree from NHTI, but plans Ann Lewis at [email protected]. remote control issues and functionality to continue his formal education. We’ll get you reconnected with your at some of our diff erent sites. I'm just old college friend. absorbing as much as I can." Th is article was reprinted with permission from Radio World Newspaper and RadioWorld.com.

8 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 Nursing Alumna principles in use at their native source, and NHTI Faculty: Teachers, Study in China a once in a lifetime opportunity to network with likeminded individuals from across Mentors and Role Models wo graduates of NHTI’s nursing the globe. program were among 15 travelers eeting much success once For more on Traditional Chinese Tto China as part of the Center for they graduated, these former Medicine and a presentation of the trip, Nursing Professional Development and students credit the faculty at the Department of Continuing Education join us at “Herbal Th erapy and Chinese M NHTI: Travel/Study Abroad program. NHTI’s fi rst Medicine: A Pharmacy and Nursing study abroad Perspective” tour that focused with presenters “I would like to acknowledge on healthcare, Steve and commend Professor Stephen entitled Ottariano, O’Donnell for being such a huge help to “Healthcare in BS Pharm, me as a student at NHTI. His teaching China: Where and Sandra methods and encouragement of class East Meets McBournie, discussion had a positive eff ect on me. West,” the group RN, BS, MEd I truly appreciate everything Professor discovered on Oct.21, O’Donnell did for me while I was there. disparities 2009 from NHTI and the Criminal Justice program in culture, 5:00-8:30 were the perfect starting point for me to customs, and p.m. at NHTI. begin my college career.” character. 3.0 nursing – Ryan O’Callaghan, ’07, now a contact hours Deb Lewis anddAl Aleesha h Th orpe, both b th senior at Hawaii Pacifi c University will be awarded. For more information 2009 nursing graduates, were among the visit www.nhti.edu/businesstraining/ group of nurses, nurse practitioners and “Last month, I did something nursing/index.html. a pharmacist, as well as educators, who I never in a million years thought I attended a pre-trip lecture by a licensed would do: I delivered a baby girl in acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine an ambulance. As I’m sitting there, Herbalist. Th e group was hosted by sweating and scared to death, everything Tongji University in Shanghai and they that Marty Jean taught our class sort toured the expansive campus and Tongji of fl ashed in front of me. Th e delivery University Hospital. Th e group also visited went off without a hitch and I found Beijing and one of the oldest traditional myself with a massive grin on my face, Chinese medicine pharmacies in China, holding a brand new baby girl. It was TongRenTan Pharmacy, as well as other the single most amazing experience of health-related points of interest. my life. Later on, I realized that coming to NHTI and taking the medic program Overall, the trip was an opportunity Deb Lewis, a 2009 NHTI nursing graduate, with Marty and Nancy Brubaker was to witness this ancient culture in action, in China. the smartest move I have ever made. explore traditional Chinese medicine Th eir teaching has certainly not gone Flashback 20 Years! without benefi t to the public!” Hygiene ‘94 Reunited! – Greg Rich, ’08, working in he Dental Hygiene Class of 1994 Hudson, NH as a paramedic recently celebrated their 15-year Treunion with eleven classmates “Professor Susan Haas has been enjoying dinner in Concord. one of the most important people in my life. For fi ve years now, she has been my mentor and role model. As the department head of the Visual Arts program, I know that she continues to have a great impact on her students. She still off ers her support and guidance, even aft er I graduated from NHTI. Professor Haas invests her time, energy and passion with every student, which is WhoWho areare ththeseese bebeautifulautiful laladiesdies aatt “S“Springpring invaluable.” Night” in 1989? Tell us who they are and FrontFront row ffromrom leftleft : JeanneJeanne BoBolduc,lduc, JJulieulie the story behind the photo to win a prize! Moody and Lisa Scott. Back row from left : – Audrey Ritter, ’04, Elementary Email responses to Ellen Donahue, Sally Dion, Tracy DiAngelo, School Teacher in the Middle East nhtialumniaff [email protected] Kim Rouleau, Deb Garg, Meg Sawyer, Kerri Boyd and Carol Wight. 9 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 Come Back to Campus for Day Trip to New York City! an NHT“I-Opener” Hosted by the NHTI Alumni Club it back, relax and dream about the Big Apple. Let us do the driving his past spring, President Lynn to beautiful New York City. Join Kilchenstein hosted a series of S us on Saturday, November 14, 2009 for a breakfast meetings called the T day trip to NYC which includes the Radio NHT“I-Openers,” bringing together City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular alumni, business and community 1515-minuteminute wawalklk fromfrom RadioRadio CityCity featuring the world-famous Rockettes! leaders, donors and friends of NHTI, Music Hall. Maps will be provided. It will be a long, exciting and fun Concord’s Community College. 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Buff et dinner. If you fi lled day. Everyone is welcome…alumni, “One of the long-term goals for fi nish eating early, walk around Times students, faculty, staff and friends of the College,” President Kilchenstein Square. CCSNH. Th e package is $189 per person explains, “is to build an abundance of and includes: 7:30 pm – Depart NYC from alumni, friends and business partners restaurant. Th ere will be one rest stop • Roundtrip transportation by deluxe who support NHTI with their infl uence, on the way back. talent and resources. With this support, motor coach: 1:00 am – Approximate arrival time we can enhance our programs and meet 6:00 am – Depart from NHTI in back in NH. growing needs.” Concord • BuBuffff et dinner At each breakfast, the President 6:30 am – Secondcond picpickupkup iincludesnclude caesar salad, gives an overview of NHTI, from its at Macy’s in grigrilledlled vegetables beginning in 1966 with three academic Bedford. witwithh freshf herbs, departments, to what the College looks Th ere will mesmessis rigatoni, like today: 3,572 students enrolled in be one rest ffetaeta cheese, the fall of 2008; 29 Associate Degree stop mid- roroasteda tomato, programs, 28 Certifi cate programs and 3 morning. Diplomas / Professional Certifi cates. cacalamatal olives, 12:00 noon – NNY sirloin For some alumni, attending an Approximatee aau poivre, NHT“I-Opener” is the fi rst time they arrival in NYC.YC. lemon & have been back on campus since they Group droppedped herb crusted gradated. off behind St.. ssalmon, “Th e campus has changed quite a Patrick’s Cathedralhedral chchickenicken mamarsala,r mashed bit over the last few years,” says Alan on Madison & 51st ppotatoes,otatoes, bbakedaked asparagusasparag with Blake, Director of Communications at Street. pparmesanarmesan andand plattersplatters ofof minim pastries, NHTI. “Th e I-Openers are a wonderful Free time for theth aftft ernoon. cookieski & bbrownies, i coff ff ee, tea, soft opportunity for alumni to see how far 4:00 – 5:30 pm – Christmas drinks. A cash bar will be available. the College has come.” Spectacular show starring the • Onboard entertainment by our tour If you wish to be invited to a future Rockettes (no intermission; tickets guide and movies. included in price of package) NHT“I-Opener,” please contact Lee Ann • All taxes and gratuities are included. Lewis at (603) 271-7735 or llewis@ccsnh. 5:30 pm – Walk to HB Burgers To register, fi ll out the form on the edu. Th e next breakfasts will be held in Restaurant for a buff et dinner facing page. For more information contact October and November. (43rd Street between Broadway & Lee Ann Lewis at (603) 271-7735 or 6th Avenue). Th is is an 8-block, [email protected]. Vote Now for Your Favorite Trip for Spring 2010! We have four great ideas for the Spring 2010 Alumni Trip, hosted by the NHTI Alumni Club. To vote, go online now to www.nhti.edu/alumnitripsurvey.html. Th e trip with the most votes by November 30th wins, and will be announced on the Alumni & Development section of www.nhti.edu. ❑ Day trip to Newport, Rhode Island with walking tour of historic mansions ❑ Boston Pops Concert in May or June, 2010 ❑ Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston ❑ Red Sox Game in May, June or July, 2010 Remember, the last day to vote is Monday, November 30, 2009!

10 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 Day Trip to New York City! Hosted by the NHTI Alumni Club

Enclosed is my payment for $______for _____ reservations at $189 per person for the day trip to New York City on Saturday, November 14, 2009.

All payments must be received by Friday, September 25, 2009. No exceptions.

Name(s): 1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

Address: ______

City, ST, Zip ______

Cell Phone: (_____)______(A cell phone number is required in case we need to reach you while in NYC.)

Email: ______Which College Are You From: Ƒ Great Bay Community College Check One: Ƒ Student Ƒ Alumni ______(Year) Ƒ Lakes Region Community College Ƒ Manchester Community College Ƒ Faculty/Staff Ƒ Other Ƒ Nashua Community College Ƒ NHTI, Concord’s Community College Boarding the Bus: Ƒ NHTI in Concord, NH Ƒ River Valley Community College Ƒ White Mountains Community College Ƒ Macy’s in Bedford, NH

Do you need a seat in the front of the bus due to travel or motion sickness? YES NO (circle one) Please make all checks payable and send to:

NHTI, Concord’s Community College 31 College Drive Concord, NH 03301

Please charge my payment of $______for ____ people to my credit card: MasterCard VISA (circle one) Credit Card Number: ______Expiration Date: ______Signature: ______

Ƒ No, I cannot attend the day trip to NYC but would like to make a donation to the NHTI Alumni Scholarship Fund.

For more information, contact the Lee Ann Lewis in the Alumni Affairs Office at NHTI: [email protected], [email protected] or (603) 271-7735.

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11 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2009 Investing in Education NON PROFIT ORG U.S. Postage at NHTI PAID nce a year in November, Permit #1 NHTI sends a letter to Offi ce of Alumni Affairs Manchester, NH Oevery graduate asking 31 College Drive for a donation. We are fully Concord, NH 03301-7412 aware of how tough the economy is and that many people have lost ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED jobs. At the same time, NHTI is still doing what we do: educating students by offering cutting-edge curricula which will help them navigate in a complex world. To do this, it takes talented people, classroom and laboratory space and state-of-the-art equipment. All of that, of course, costs money. When you receive your letter in November, please consider contributing to NHTI. You can direct your donation to where you want it to go: the annual fund (which funds the College’s most urgent needs), scholarships Please Save the Date or a specifi c academic We hope you will join us for the Grand Opening of the new department. In turn, NHTI promises to be a trustworthy Health Education & Academic Center steward of your investment. In any amount, your contributions at NHTI, Concord’s Community College make a big diff erence to our academic programs and the Tuesday, October 6, 2009 students who are learning. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Th ank you, Lee Ann Lewis For questions regarding this event, Director of Institutional and Alumni Development please contact Lee Ann Lewis at (603) 271-7735 or [email protected]

Alumni Club Trip to New York City! Saturday, November 14, 2009

See pp. 10-11 for details