Catch up on what fellow alumni are up to in this issue of Class Notes. Have some news? We’d love to hear from you! Submit your news online at assumption.edu/classnotes.
1950
Fr. Roland Guilmain, A.A., was recognized by the Catholic Press Association for two of his “Ask Father” columns that were published in The Catholic Digest. His “Will I See My Relatives in Heaven?” and “Why Did My Husband Die So Young?” columns were recognized as topical and well written.
1968
Bill Shustowski retired from his position as vice president for institutional advancement at Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey, FL, on August 10, 2018. He was granted emeritus status by the college and will teach part-time.
1973
Maureen Ryan Doyle and Charlene Longhi Martin ’78, co-chairs of the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project, presented a session entitled “Community Engagement Through Oral History” at the Massachusetts History Conference in June 2018, at The College of the Holy Cross.
1979 40th Reunion
Brian K. Lee has been appointed Harvard University’s vice president for alumni affairs and development.
1980
Kevin Carey is the new creative writing coordinator at Salem State University. His full-length play, a murder-mystery, and comedy entitled The Stand or Sal Is Dead, premiered at The Actor’s Studio in Newburyport in June 2018, and his latest documentary film, Unburying Malcolm Miller, premiered at the Gloucester Writers Center in September.
Tom Bourdon recently participated in the Men’s 60+ Division of the Reebok Cross Fit Games 2018, which were held in Atlanta. He ranked fourth overall worldwide, first among all competitors in Georgia, and first in the South East Region. Tom is the president of Chemical Products Corporation. He and his wife, Vicki, have three daughters and six grandchildren.
1981
Andre Ravenelle has been appointed the executive director of Teachers21, a Newton-based nonprofit that provides professional development services for academic leaders. Andre is currently the superintendent of Fitchburg Public Schools.
1982
Carolyn Clancy was inducted into the Chelmsford High School Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed upon graduates who have made significant contributions to the high school and/or their communities in a variety of areas. Carolyn has served as an Assumption College Trustee since 2009 and currently serves as co-chair of the Light the Way Campaign for Assumption College.
1983
Deacon William Bilow, Jr., director of the Office of the Diaconate, coordinated a 40th-anniversary celebration for the permanent diaconate in the Worcester Diocese. The featured speaker was Fr. Warren Savage ’75 of the Springfield Diocese.
Jim Kelly was named to the board of Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit that provides critical home repairs to individuals in need and revitalizes communities throughout the country.
1984 35th Reunion
David Collins has been named the executive mortgage loan officer for the Fort Myers branch of Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) of Florida.
1986
Frank Vana, Jr., won the Senior Division of the 2018 Ouimet Memorial Golf Tournament championship held at Woodlawn Golf Club in Auburndale this summer. Vana, a member of the Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame, shot six-under over the three-day tournament.
1988
Rob Ames joined Salem Five Bank as senior vice president and head of digital delivery. Rob, a banking industry veteran with 27 years of experience, lives in West Newton with his wife, Anne (Foley) ’88, and their three daughters.
1991
Ellen Pilch recently published her first children’s picture book titled Prancie’s Prayer.
Christine K. Greely was named a 2018 Unsung Heroine of Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. This honor is given to those who are “positive change-makers… who perform unheralded acts of public leadership and volunteerism that make our neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live.”
1993
George T. Smalley has been hired as the director of counseling at East Catholic High School in Manchester, CT.
2001
Jessica (Knapp) Sullivan and Michael Sullivan ’02 welcomed their third child, Aislyn Georgie, on July 19, 2018. She joins her two big sisters.
2005
Kristen Ralli Maloney is the principal of the newly constructed Hurld Wyman Elementary School in Woburn.
2006
Stephen Pagios married Linda Barthel Pagios on September 8, 2018. Alumni present included Caitlin Fitzpatrick ’07, Erin Ranft, John Shushereba, Heather (MacMillian) Soldner, and Keith Sullivan ’05. Current and former members of Assumption staff were also in attendance.
2007
Danielle St. Martin O’Connell was recently appointed dean of admissions at Becker College in Worcester, where she previously served as director of campus activities and student leadership.
2010
Michael Dee has joined St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School in Fitchburg, where he is teaching Modern U.S. Government. He is working toward his master’s degree in education from American International College.
Christopher O’Day was promoted to director of marketing at ALL CPAs, a CPA firm located in Chestnut Hill, which was recently named a Top Firm in New England by Accounting Today.
Justin and Jacqui (Denault) Coppa ’11 announce the birth of their son, Christian James Coppa, on September 7, 2018.
Patrick and Hillary (Shorey) McDonald ’09 welcomed their first child, Elizabeth Rose McDonald, on September 10, 2018.
Tim and Jaleise (Bouley) Scafidi welcomed their second child, Brinley Tatum, on September 2, 2018. She joins big sister Zoey.
2011
Jessica Palladino is working as a lead teacher at Success Academy in New York City.
Brendan McCann and his wife, Caroline, are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Hadley Lena, who was born on September 6, 2018.
2012
Fr. Alan Martineau was ordained on June 23 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Worcester. Following his ordination, he was assigned as associate pastor at St. Anne Parish in Shrewsbury for the summer, after which he returned to Rome in the fall for graduate studies.
Brianna Murphy recently started her second term as a faculty representative to the Board of Trustees of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School in Marlborough. Brianna has been a history teacher at the school since 2012.
2013
Amanda Bollacker recently married Patrick Matava. Alumni present at the wedding included Julia Donovan, Emily (Davies) Emrick, Ross Petrain, and Timothy Robertson. The couple lives in Farmington, CT.
Lisa Gagne recently accepted a role as senior accountant at Travelers Insurance in Hartford, CT.
Rachel Hedge ’13, G’15 married Michael Dahmke on June 29, 2018. Alumni in attendance included Tim Flood, who served as a groomsman, and Ashley Januszewski ’13, G’15, who served as a bridesmaid, as well as Derek Campbell, Nicole Dunn, Ashley (Impagliazzo) Jackson ’14, Kasey Laliberte, Ryan O’Keefe, and Mark Petrucci.
Garrett Hickey married Heather Modenese on June 30, 2018, in Thomaston, CT. Alumni in attendance included Thomas Carrol, Michael Conway, Matthew Doherty, Kevin Donahue ’12, John Donegan, Grace Flaherty, John Flaherty, Liz Gannuscio, Brendan Murray, Sam Pericolo, Ronson Quick, and Joelle Santiago.
Cortney Lima has been hired as an associate director of college admissions for The College Crusade of Rhode Island, an organization that seeks to increase high school graduation, college and career readiness, and college completion for youth in Rhode Island’s low-income communities.
Dave Littlefield has been hired as a project estimator at Jewett Construction in Raymond, NH. He previously worked in estimating and project management roles for a New England general contractor.
2015
Billy ’15 and Katie (Trapani) Johnson ’15, G’17 were married on August 18, 2018, at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel in Vermont. Alumni in attendance included the bride’s sister, Tara Trapani ’17, who served as maid of honor, as well as: Hugh Burke ’82, Patrick Coleman ’14, Kerry Craig ’15, Lauren Cranston ’15, Katie Cullerot ’15, Andrew Donahue ’15, Ben Hastings ’13, Susie (Hanlon) ’82 and William G. Kasper, Jr. ’82, Taylor King ’15, Kevin Mayone ’13, Ryan Merle ’14, Sam (Miller) ’14 and Matt Metcalf ’14, Kelly O’Neil ’15, Lauren Ostafin ’14, Michael Panze ’15, Timothy Quinn ’13, Cody Rocha ’14, Bridget Ryan ’15, Lucianna Sarafoglou ’15, Michael Smith ’14, Kevin Sullivan ’15, and Karen Vail ’17.
Mary LaPrade is a case manager at Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. Allyson Longchamps recently returned from a five-month immersion trip to Bolivia during which she learned to speak Spanish. She is currently working part-time using her newly acquired skills at a local law office, as well as serving as a case manager at Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.
Brittany Lanphear and her husband, Harry, welcomed their son, Harry V, who was born on August 19, 2018.
2016
Shanell Cartagena recently joined Bentley University’s Undergraduate Admissions Office as a senior assistant director (Latin America).
Frank Ermillo is working as a business development representative at Toast, Inc.
2017
Christine Kang is serving in the Peace Corps in Zambia, Africa, teaching English and math to students in grades 5–8.
Claire Keating continues to work for the Department of Children and Families as a social worker in Worcester and is involved in many Catholic organizations in the area.
Jacqueline Raftery is working as a child life specialist at Notre Dame Health Care in Worcester. Jacki is also pursuing her master’s degree in child life and family-centered care at Boston University.
2018
Brady Jones is working as a paid search associate at MARC USA, a privately held United States-based advertising agency in Charlestown.
Cam Laughlin was hired in a business development role at Recorded Future, a cyber-threat intelligence company located in Somerville.
Katherine Leonard is a marketing associate for Cranney Companies in Danvers where she manages all aspects of digital marketing and direct mail campaigns.
Laura Ritzer has joined Charles River Interactive as a paid media planner where she develops and executes social media and search campaigns.
Emily Tomanelli was hired as a manufacturing associate for Moderna Therapeutics, a company that researches the treatment of diseases using the body’s own systems.
ASSUMPTION PREP
1953
Bernie Cabana, and eight of his classmates and their spouses, recently celebrated their 65th high school reunion in Western Massachusetts. Those in attendance – Terry and Bernie Cabana, Del and Jane Cournoyer, Doris Dutremble, Mel Dutremble, Conrad Ferland, Jean and Marilyn Page, Pete and Alma Plante, Bob Savoie, Roger Tourville, and Bev Tremblay – held a memorial Mass for the deceased members of the class at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CE’11
Kelly Urella recently founded and serves as president of 10 Hats Construction, based in Northbridge. She has worked in the construction trade for nearly 20 years.
GRADUATE STUDIES
G’70
Pamela Staffer, Ph.D., was recently awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award for her professional achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in the field of psychology.
G’80
Joseph Trent, along with other members of the Knights of Columbus, provided lunch for children at Our Lady of Providence Park in Worcester during their Vacation Bible School this summer.
G’05
Candace Callahan is the new director of early childhood programs at the Worcester Jewish Community Center.
G’10
Anne Sylvia Nyambura is serving as treasurer of the Board of Directors for Abby’s House, a women and children’s shelter based in Worcester.
G’17
Andrew Howard has joined Lowell Five Bank as vice president of commercial lending. Andrew lives in Westford with his wife and three children.
G’18
Marco Raposo has been named the manager of Volturno Privato, one of Worcester’s most popular Shrewsbury Street restaurants.
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