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PierceFRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE FALL 2015 ALUMNI SCORE AT ESPN WHEN JANIS PLAYED PIERCE NH TEACHER OF THE YEAR: ELIZABETH LICHTENBERG M.Ed ’13 ANDY CARD Franklin Pierce’s 5th President Commencement 2015 Honorary degree recipients Juan Williams, Stan Fry, and Yvonne Boice bestow wisdom and congratulations upon the Class of 2015. MAKE YOUR MOVE! Leadership. You know it when you see it. But how do you acquire that knowledge and experience? Franklin Pierce University can help. Our MBA in Leadership will teach you the vital skills you need to get ahead. Our program is designed for busy professionals like you, so you can earn your MBA on a schedule that fits your life. From marketing to operations management, from strategic decision-making to legal and ethical issues, Franklin Pierce’s MBA in Leadership will teach you the best practices that executive leaders use to move their organizations forward. Call Franklin Pierce today and find out how convenient and affordable your MBA can be. You owe it to yourself, and your family, to have the professional advantages you need to get ahead. www.FranklinPierce.edu/Leadership (800) 325-1090 FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | (800) 325-1090 | [email protected] Fall VOL. 33, NO. 1 He relishes “the chance to connect with students, who remind him what’s 18 at stake.” Features 18 | Franklin Pierce Gets 30 | The Road to ESPN a New President The Mass Comm program and The Board of Trustees land a the Marlin Fitzwater Center for On the Cover national figure—former White Communication has produced Andrew Card House Chief of Sta Andy its share of alumni stars over the becomes Franklin Pierce’s Card—to serve as Pierce’s 5th years—and quite a few are working fifth President. president. at ESPN. PHOTOGRAPHY: 24 | When Janis 36 | Like a Saint or Kathleen Dooher Played Pierce Super Hero In 1969 two ambitious students Elizabeth Lichtenberg M.Ed. ’13 created their own mini- builds the sort of meaningful Woodstock in the Franklin relationships with her students Pierce Field House—smack in that encourages exploration and the middle of winter. learning—which is one reason she was named New Hampshire’s Teacher of the Year for 2015. 2 PIERCE / FALL 2015 Departments 5 President’s Message Calling All Alumni 8 Ravenings From ghosts in Peterson Manor to Fulbright Scholars to America’s 36 #1 baseball team 42 Face to Face Meet your Alumni Board of Directors 46 Events Alumni reconnect over food, dancing, and golf 52 Planned Giving The newest members of the Pioneer Legacy Society share their reasons for giving back to Franklin Pierce. 55 Class Notes Marriage proposals, new digs, new jobs—Class Notes has it all! 68 Honor Roll of Giving 10 Acknowledging the leadership, support and generosity of our donors during 2014/15 30 24 FALL 2015 \ PIERCE 3 Pierce FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE | FALL 2015 | VOL. 33, NO. 1 PRESIDENT Andrew H. Card, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT BOARD OF TRUSTEES INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT TO THE PRESIDENT Michael C.J. Fallon, Chair Lisa Murray Ann Gagnon Leslye A. Arsht DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT Lloyd Astmann ’69 PARENT RELATIONS FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Patricia L. Barry Julie Zahn Kim Mooney ’83 Steven V. Camerino, Vice Chair B. Jay Cooper EDITOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Elizabeth DiPietro Jim Wolken FOR ADMINISTRATION & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Carleen Farrell ’71, Secretary Nathaniel Peirce MANAGING EDITOR Thomas V. Farrell ’83 David DeIuliis Caryl Felicetta DEAN OF THE COLLEGE AT RINDGE Paul M. Goyette ’94 Kerry McKeever ASSISTANT EDITOR Milton E. Kahn Barbara Hall DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Al N. Marulli, Jr. ’69 OF GRADUATE AND Patrick McHugh CONTRIBUTING EDITORS PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Sean O’Kane Alyssa Borelli ‘15 Maria Altobello Susan Pimentel Vicki Doyle Laurie A. Tomlinson ’82 Ann Gagnon CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Sandra Quaye Amanda Kauman ’12, MBA ’14 CLERK OF THE CORPORATION Lisa Murray ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Nathaniel Peirce Julie Zahn Bruce Kirsh ’71 ASSISTANT CLERK ART DIRECTOR & DESIGN OF THE CORPORATION VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Carolyn Bowes Lisa Murray James Earle CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS VICE PRESIDENT OF Susannah Batchelder ’13, MBA ’14 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Bob Riley ’82, President Alyssa Borelli ’15 Lisa Murray Marcy (Pollock) Fink ’73, Vice President, Amanda Kauman ’12, MBA ’14 Academic Relations Joanne Mackenzie VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT Henry Ellis ’69. AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Vice President, Lisa Murray Membership, Bylaws and Elections Larry Leach ’82 Stephanie Nebes Nicole Torday ’98, Vice President, Meghan Pierce ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT External Relations OF ENROLLMENT Jennifer Scott Forry ’04, Vice President, CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Linda Quimby Reunion and Homecoming Weekends Ann LaFond Scott Babitts ’73, P’09 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Danny Becker ’70 PHOTOGRAPHERS OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Susannah Batchelder ’13, MBA ’14 Kenneth Ferreira Kimberly (Cook) Neher ’89 Christopher Beauchamp Arthur Fink ’72 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Trent Bell Chris Holman ’99 Janette Merideth Richard Berube ’98 David Masse ’83 Scott Dorrance James McDonald ’75 Kathleen Dooher Kim (Lewis) Riley ’83 Christopher Evans Josh Sigsworth ’07, G’10 Ann Lafond Merrill Vaughan ’12 Gary John Norman Tara Wilkinson ’12 Stephanie Nebes ILLUSTRATOR Walter Vasconcelos Pierce Alumni Magazine (PAM) is published biannually by Franklin Pierce University in conjunction with the Franklin Pierce University Alumni Association. Issues are mailed to all known Franklin Pierce Alumni within the United States. Pierce Alumni Magazine is guided by the principles of freedom of expression and accepted standards of good taste. The views expressed are those of the signed contributors and do not necessarily represent the views or ocial opinions of Franklin Pierce University. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes, Form 3579, to Franklin Pierce University, Alumni Relations Oce, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461. 4 PIERCE / FALL 2015 PRESIDENT’S LETTER Pierce Pride athleene, my wife and partner whom I’ve among the very best sports programs in the country, and known since 5th grade, and I are so pleased this past year, the baseball team distinguished itself by K to tell you that we are “All In!” That is, we’re being ranked #1 in the nation—the first time in state his- excited to be at Franklin Pierce University. tory that a New Hampshire school has earned that honor. We’re excited about its future, its amazing students, its And new partnerships, like the recent agreement with the talented faculty, its outstanding sports teams, and its Boston Herald to exclusively cover the 2016 Presidential stunning location. When it comes to offering a bright fu- elections, provide our students with outstanding learning ture to young people, Franklin Pierce is second to none. opportunities that few schools can match. We’re also excited about the chance to meet each and I could fill this magazine with good news about every one of you, the alumni of Franklin Pierce. As you Franklin Pierce. But you already know what makes this know, your alma mater has a long history of truly mak- university special. My job is to make sure it stays that ing a difference. Thousands and thousands of young way—and I am going to need your help. people found their lives magically changed by this uni- An important part of the president’s job is to make versity. That magic still happens here. Every day I take sure the university is properly time to meet with students, as I want to hear their con- resourced. So, yes, you will cerns, their dreams, their ideas. I’m proud to tell you hear from me about the impor- Franklin Pierce that Franklin Pierce has already made a tremendous tance of our Annual Fund and needs you. difference in their lives. other funding opportunities. While Franklin Pierce faces challenges, (like many But Franklin Pierce needs your We need your small schools), there is also much good news to share help in other ways, too. We involvement. with you. Our students continue to inspire with their need your involvement. Your zest for life and learning. Faculty continue to win na- Pierce Pride. We need you to Your Pierce Pride. tional acclaim while devoting significant attention to reconnect. Not just with your every student. Signature programs, like the Pappas alma mater, but with the next Health Science program and the Marlin Fitzwater generation of Pierce alumni. Center for Communication, continue to distinguish I encourage you to visit the campus, talk with the stu- Franklin Pierce, and new programs, such as our Social dents, share your story, share your path to success, and Media and Emerging Technology major, have already help us spread the word about Franklin Pierce. We also demonstrated significant promise. need to hear your ideas about the future of this univer- Likewise, the success of our online programs and our sity and where you, our alumni, think we should focus. campuses in Manchester, Portsmouth, Lebanon, NH, You are the legacy of Franklin Pierce. You are the and Goodyear, AZ, represent a new era for Franklin reason this university exists. And together we can ensure Pierce University, as we respond to the changing reali- that Franklin Pierce University has a strong foundation ties in higher education. Raven Athletics continues to be for many, many years to come. ANDREW H. CARD, JR. PRESIDENT FALL 2015 \ PIERCE 5 PREPARE TO WIN One of the fastest growing sectors of the economy? Sports and recreation. From marketing to organizational management to facilities development to merchandising, the world of sports is big business—which is why our MBA in Sports Management is also one of our fastest growing programs. Designed for busy working professionals like you, the MBA in Sports Management is offered in multiple formats to meet your needs—100% online, a hybrid of online and in-class, or totally on campus.