THE MAGAZINE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY spring 2013

PierceradiusTHE MAGAZINE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY spring 2013

~~Letters and comments are welcome.Please send them to:EditorLisa MurrayFranklin Pierce University40 University DriveRindge, NH 03461DesignAnn LafondKyle Ross Todd ’12Contributing writersJennifer Bell ’13, Kathryn Buttrick, Joni Doherty,Jess Gerrior, John Harris, Paul Kotila, Kristen Nevious,Debra Picchi, Dave Sweet ’15, Christina Young

PierceradiusAlumni Magazine spring 2013On the CoverKristen Sheridan ’09 hiked the Bondcliff Trail in central New Hampshireas a trip leader in the second year of the Pre-Orientation WildernessAdventure Program (2007).Departments2 President’s Message3 An Education that MattersFranklin Pierce University embraces an education thatmatters – one that achieves academic success through:Community Service 3Academics 8Arts & Culture 10Sustainability 11Being Abroad 14Alumni 28College of Graduate & Professional Studies 29Philanthropy 30Athletics 3216 The Institutes21 University Roundup36 Class Notes & In Memoriam40 Rest StopPhotographyRich Berube ’98, Ann Lafond, JeffLazell, Brad Lowery, Richard OrrChange of addressContact Alumni Relations:Phone: (877) 372-2586email: alumni@franklinpierce.eduFeatures4 The Environmental Movement Comes of Age12 The Magic of the Classroom15 Look Out! Students on the Fast Track18 Franklin Pierce Sweethearts27 Adventure Recreation

President's MessageFounding Presidentand Trustee Emeritus,Dr. Frank DiPietro,has a story aboutsitting at his kitchentable in the early1960s questioning thepossibility of startinga four-year institutionin New Hampshire.As I have listenedto this story, and toother stories about the launch of Franklin Pierce Collegethat Dr. DiPietro has shared with me, I am struck by thevision, courage, and tenacity he had for realizing his dream. Ithink those characteristics are also reflective of the DNA ofFranklin Pierce University.It is no secret that the nation’s economic recession has madethings difficult for private higher education institutions tomaintain a quality of education and provide access to thateducation. But, just as Dr. DiPietro overcame obstacles inthe 1960s, so too have we begun to overcome the challengesof the early 21 st century. This past fall we welcomed 607 newstudents to campus matching our record high enrollment ata time when many other institutions saw smaller incomingclasses. How did we do it? New strategies for recruitingstudents, cooperative efforts between faculty and staff toput more information into the hands of prospective families,and new academic and athletics programs that responded tostudents’ interests culminated in larger numbers of studentsinterested in Franklin Pierce and an increase in the academicprofile of these students.At the same time, we know that one year of increasedenrollment does not a trend make, and we have much work todo to emerge from years of lower enrollments and increasedexpenses. But this year proved that with the right outlook,the willingness to try new approaches, and extraordinaryeffort we can accomplish what we set out to do.From my office in Peterson Hall I see examples of vision,courage, and tenacity almost every day. Whether it is thework of John Harris and his colleagues in the MonadnockInstitute to advance sustainability efforts on campus,student government association President Kyle Mulcahyleading his peers through difficult decisions and dialogue,or Professor Lynn Chandler motivating students to presenttheir academic work to students, faculty, and staff during lastfall’s Inquiry-Based Showcase, I have a privileged view to thecharacter of Franklin Pierce University. It is humbling to seethe great works of our students and my colleagues and toknow that their efforts contribute to the mission and visionof this small but mighty university.Many of you share the enthusiasm of our students andemployees, and you express that through your participationin alumni events, visits to campus, and philanthropy. As wecontinue to celebrate our 50 th Anniversary, let me thank youfor your support of our work and encourage you to inviteyour classmates to share in our enthusiasm for FranklinPierce. We have an ambitious goal to raise $600,000 for theannual fund this year, and we need everyone’s help to reachthe goal so that we continue to offer students a high qualityeducational experience.As always, please join us for the many gatherings, lectures,and athletic events planned around this year’s 50 thAnniversary celebration. Visit the Anniversary website at:www.franklinpierce.edu/50Vision, courage, and tenacity — they brought FranklinPierce College to fruition in the 1960s . . . they are sustainingFranklin Pierce University today.Ex Umbris Ad Lucem,James F. Birge, Ph.D.President2 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Community ServiceCreating SolutionsJoe Gonzalez ’94 knows whatcommunity service is all about. Atheatre/lightingdesign major, Joeis a creative soulwith a big heart.During his timeat Franklin Pierce,Joe says, “There waslittle to no community connection orinteraction.” But he set out to change that!Photo by Jeff LazellWhen Joe found out that the elementaryand middle schools in town had notheatre program of any sort, he and hisfriends decided to develop a program:Drama Outreach. They created a weeklydrama club at Rindge Memorial andJaffrey-Rindge Middle School, whichculminated in original productions inboth schools. From there, they expandedtheir efforts to include workshops in otherschools in New Hampshire and Vermont,introducing theatre to more than 1,500students in the region.The success of the program only fueledJoe’s passion to contribute. He gotinvolved in other aspects of communityPhoto courtesy of Citta.orgservice and was ultimately given an awardthrough NH Partners in Education inrecognition of his volunteer hours andinitiative. Joe was intimately involvedin the creation of the on-campusCommunity Relations Liaison position,initially held by Marabeth Farmer. Hispassion for service was infectious, andcommunity members soon began toask for student volunteers to help withtheir programs.Joe graduated and embarked on a careerthat involved all aspects of theatre andTV production and management. Hecurrently lives in New York, where hecontinues to do freelance work in thosefields. The community service aspect ofhis life has also continued to thrive.“I spent more and more time educatingmyself globally about the scope of issueseveryone is facing around the world,” Joesays. He would often discuss his ideas withhis friend, Tara Bracco, over dinner. Whatemerged from those conversations is TheProject Solution, a nonprofit that they cofoundedto encourage philanthropy andcreate quantifiable change in distressedSite of current project in Nepal.areas of the world. The organization isbased on a model that allows people withsmall gifts of $25 or $50 to see the impactof their contributions.In just over three years, the organizationhas funded seven infrastructure projectsin Cameroon, Zambia, Uganda, India,Nicaragua, and Haiti, serving nearly4,000 people. They are currently workingon a new project in Nepal. All of theprojects selected by The Project Solutionare “shovel-ready” and 100 percent of thedonations go directly to them; those witha heart to give no doubt find these projectsvery compelling. “We want our donors tofeel part of the community project,” Joesays. “And you deserve to know whereyour money is going.”The Project Solution website states thatpeople without significant means aregiven the chance to “be the solution,”embracing the idea that a little effortfrom a group of people can lead to socialchange. Franklin Pierce is proud of Joe;he sees needs in the world and he createssolutions. Visit the website and be inspired:www.theprojectsolution.orgwww.franklinpierce.edu 3

The EnvironmentalMovement Comes of AgeBy Dr. John Harris, Dr. Paul Kotila, and Ms. Jess GerriorThe 1962 publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring is often cited asthe beginning of the “environmental movement” in the United States.Her documentation of the environmental effects ofwidespread pesticide use was quickly followed bymany other environmental publications, including ThePopulation Bomb and the Limits to Growth report. In1970, the first Earth Day and passage of the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act (the regulatory source forenvironmental impact reports) marked the beginning of anew era in humanity’s response to these issues.The early 1970s also saw a proliferation of undergraduateenvironmental programs, reflecting both the newawareness of ecological relationships as well as thecomplexity of these problems. By the late 1980s,such programs were found across the United Statesin colleges and universities of all types. Unlike moretraditional disciplinary majors (Biology, Sociology), thesenew programs sought, from the beginning, to addressenvironmental issues from an interdisciplinary, problembasedperspective. This perspective recognized thatsolutions to environmental problems were not simplytechnical (science-based), but were also inherently aboutindividual and societal ethics and behaviors.4 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

uniquely Franklin PierceThe Franklin Pierce environmental science programbegan in 1989 with a major in Environmental Sciencedesigned by Dr. Paul Kotila, who had been hired asassociate professor of biology in 1988. While FranklinPierce was relatively late to the environmental curricularmovement, Dr. Kotila saw the program as “ideally suitedto the liberal arts college [as Franklin Pierce was then]and its traditions of interdisciplinary . . . education.” Themajor also sought to capitalize on Franklin Pierce’s rurallocation, easy access to diverse natural habitats on its1,000-acre campus (forests, wetlands, lakes, and streams),and other distinctive campus characteristics, including itsown water supply, sewage treatment facility, and forestmanagement plan.Based in the Natural Sciences Division, the curriculumwas initially built largely from existing courses in otherdepartments (Biology, Chemistry, Sociology, Economics),formulated into a set of courses for breadth (theEnvironmental Science core and electives), and depth(an area of emphasis; Biology/Ecology, Anthropology,Economics). While the particular course offeringshave diversified considerably since its inception,the basic three-part format of the major remains tothis day.The program has evolved significantly since its creationwith the addition of new faculty (Dr. Catherine OwenKoning, Dr. Rhine Singleton), the creation of newcourses specifically designed for the EnvironmentalScience major (Environmental Impact Assessment,Wetlands and Forest Ecology), and a Universitywidecommitment to sustainability as reflected bythe President's Commitment to Climate NeutralityStatement and the hiring of a sustainability coordinator in2010. The addition of the Monadnock Institute of Nature,Place & Culture in 1996 added interdisciplinary depth andcommunity outreach opportunities to the environmentalprogram.ShiFting groundSince the 1970s, broader public awareness of environmentalissues has led to significant improvements in airand water quality and a reduction in certain environmentalabuses. Problems that were relatively easy to identifyand control (e.g., sewage outflows) have given way tomore dispersed and difficult hazards (e.g., non-pointpollutants such as fertilizers and toxins). In addition, thefocus has expanded to global-scale problems, reflectingboth progress in control of “local” challenges as well asrecognition of the interconnectedness of environment,economy, and society. These shifts are evident in highereducation as well. According to a 2012 Princeton Reviewstudy of nearly 7,500 college applicants, 7 out of 10students use information about a school's environmentalcommitment in their decision to apply or attend.When Franklin Pierce joined the list of now over 650signatories to the American College & UniversityPresidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in 2007,the University pledged to eliminate net greenhousegas emissions and accepted responsibility to meet theglobal climate challenge. To this end, Franklin Piercesubmitted its first Climate Action Plan in 2010 and willcomplete its third greenhouse gas inventory in 2013.The University’s commitment is also reflected in the workof the Sustainability Council, which is responsible forthe coordination of institution-wide initiatives and theincorporation of sustainability objectives into the latestStrategic Plan.Results of the Council’s work are evident throughout thecampus: wood pellet boilers for freshman residencesand Northfields Activity Center, the replacement ofincandescent bulbs with fluorescent and LED lighting,new purchasing policies for energy efficient appliances,and the recent switch to single-stream recycling, whichmakes recycling easier and more cost-effective. Itscommitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions alsomeans educating the University in the interrelated natureof local, regional, and global systems.Franklin Pierce is also an institutional member of theAssociation for the Advancement of Sustainability inHigher Education (AASHE), the leading organizationfor sustainability in higher education. Franklin Pierce’sSustainability Coordinator, Jess Gerrior, together withSustainability Certificate student Corey Hogan ’12,represented Franklin Pierce at the annual AASHEConference in October 2012. Jess’s presentation,www.franklinpierce.edu 5

Future ViewAlready anchored by an enthusiastic and talentedsenior faculty and a sustainability coordinator, theenvironmental program at Franklin Pierce will furtherbroaden undergraduate opportunities in 2013 by addinga new faculty member whose focus will be environmentalpolicy. This addition will facilitate the introduction ofa new Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies majorto complement the existing Bachelor of Science inEnvironmental Science degree."Weaving Green Threads," highlighted student projectsin the Sustainability Certificate program, which haveincluded alternatives to bottled water, reducing wasteduring move-out days, a documentary film about recyclingon campus, and improving the Green Housing program.Corey’s conference experience informed a successfulproject that has helped improve recycling on campus.(See "Sustainability Matters" on p. 11.)Since 1998 Franklin Pierce has hosted a number ofimportant environmental leaders to participate insymposia and conferences and to receive academicawards. Internationally recognized climate change expertBill McKibben received an honorary doctorate in 2012,and environmental writer Sy Montgomery was recognizedwith the same award the previous year. In addition,David W. Orr, author of Ecological Literacy; John Elderand Robert Finch, editors of the Norton Anthology ofNature Writing; Arctic explorer and educator Will Steger;and MacArthur award winner David M. Carroll have allpresented to Franklin Pierce undergraduates.Entering freshmen in either program will enroll in acommon core of required natural science, social science,and humanities courses in their first academic year,and will then choose between the Bachelor of ScienceEnvironmental Science track or the Bachelor of Arts inEnvironmental Studies track in their sophomore year.This decision will be based on student interest andaptitude, and on a careful review of their career goals andaspirations. The Bachelor of Science in EnvironmentalScience degree will require additional field andlaboratory coursework, whereas the Bachelor of Arts inEnvironmental Studies major will place greater emphasison sustainability studies and environmental law, history,policy, and literature.Both the Monadnock Institute and the SustainabilityCenter will play important roles in the expandedenvironmental program. In addition to sponsoringinternships with a wide range of regional partners (landtrusts, historical societies, farms), these academic centersare pursuing plans to offer undergraduate researchfellowships focused on environmental topics. Theseproposed fellowships will provide opportunities fortalented undergraduates to gain expertise in collectingseasonal data related to climate change, designing andmaintaining campus trails, monitoring water quality,supporting local agriculture, leading community efforts inrecycling, reducing individual and institutional ecologicalfootprints, and contributing to national environmentalconferences. Students interested in becoming researchfellows will apply after they have declared a major in theirfreshman year, with the potential to continue being afellow throughout their academic career, as long as theyremain in good standing and continue the research andmentoring roles the fellowship is designed to foster.6 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Powerful PathsAnother exciting component of the environmentalprogram is a new affiliation agreement betweenFranklin Pierce and Antioch University New EnglandGraduate School, a nationally recognized environmentaleducation leader. Students who wish to accelerate theirundergraduate education can apply to enter a 3-2 programin which they earn a master’s degree in EnvironmentalStudies from Antioch University New England in five yearsfrom date of admission to Franklin Pierce. This rigorousprogram includes two internships and a senior projectbefore graduating with a master’s degree. In addition,Franklin Pierce undergraduates who envision careersthat help businesses become more sustainable mayenroll in the Franklin Pierce M.B.A. program in Energyand Sustainability.The environmental program and M.B.A. faculty are nowdesigning pathways for Environmental Science andEnvironmental Studies undergraduates to transition tothe Energy and Sustainability track of the M.B.A. andtake graduate courses in their senior year. Place-basedand community-based learning opportunities alsodistinguish the environmental program at Franklin Pierce;very few New England universities offer undergraduatessuch a diverse range of field courses, interdisciplinaryexperiential opportunities, community partnerships, andgraduate school options.Environmental OpportunitiesFranklin Pierce graduates majoring in EnvironmentalScience have gone on to post-graduate study as wellas full-time employment opportunities in the field. Forexample, Dan Weykman ’01 is a soil conservationistwith the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service,and Kelly Henry ’03 is enrolled in a Ph.D. in WetlandScience program at the University of Louisiana, BatonRouge. David Cameron ’92 is a senior environmentalscientist with AECOM environmental and engineeringconsultants in Westford, Mass.; and Kristen Bean ’10 isan environmental scientist with VHB, environmental andengineering consultants in Bedford, N.H.Those scheduled to graduate in the program have alsoearned distinction: Jennifer Bell ’13 has been offereda graduate assistantship studying wetlands as part of amaster’s degree at Ball State University (see "Institutes"on p. 17); Ben DiLauro ’13 completed an internship usingGeographic Information Systems to map vernal pools inPeterborough: and Jennifer Jones ’13 is being recruitedto continue her research on threatened turtles with theUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst. As these successesdemonstrate, the Franklin Pierce environmental programcontinues to prepare its students well.The program’s commitment to environmental education,responsibility, and activism is reflected in its continuallyevolving curriculum, additional faculty, and innovativeopportunities for student engagement. Franklin PierceUniversity looks forward to graduating environmentalleaders with the passion and expertise needed to addressthe challenges posed by a rapidly changing world.www.franklinpierce.edu 7

AcademicsThe Challenge of Critical Thinkingfor Thesis Students2013cademichowcaseSunday, April 14 - Friday, April 19Students have been asked to consider sharing theirbest academic work through a research paper, poster,performance piece, exhibition, demonstration,or experiential event with the campus and localcommunity. The 2013 Academic Showcasepromises to be a week filled with stimulating sessions.At last year’s Academic Showcase, Dr. Debra Picchi, professor of anthropology and coordinatorof the Global Citizens Certificate Program, facilitated a presentation with one of her students,senior Kelsey Keegan, who presented on her thesis.Dr. Picchi reflects on the process of critical thinking that informs academic excellence:As students progress throughtheir undergraduate education,some struggle with learning thathabit of mind we refer to as critical thinking.A faculty member’s challenge is tosupport and help students as they developthe ability to go beyond description,where they feel comfortable and competent,and practice this analytic way ofthinking about issues and ideas. Criticalthinking is “characterized by the comprehensiveexploration of issues, ideas,artifacts, and events before accepting orformulating an opinion or conclusion,”as defined by the American Associationof Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).When I began a two-semester thesis projectwith a bright senior (Kelsey Keegan),I thought about the important role thatcritical thinking was going to play in thework ahead of us. I wondered whetherAAC&U’s critical thinking definitionand framing language might offer thestudent and me a new way of honing thiscrucial skill.What I envisioned was a two-prongedeffort running on parallel tracks thatwould in the end complement each other.The first involved Kelsey and I developinga standard bibliography on the thesisquestion which was, “Why did the Frenchgovernment outlaw ‘covering’ (wearinghijab) by French-Muslim school girls?”This made up the descriptive part of theproject, where we gathered the facts aboutthe law, the religious/ethnic minority itaffects, the roles of Muslim and Frenchwomen, the history of the relationshipbetween the North African colonies ofFrance and the mother country, and thehistory of France’s relationship with the8 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Roman Catholic Church (and secularism).Kelsey was able to easily identify threedistinct ways of accounting for the law:ones that were anthropological, feminist,and constructivist (historical/political).As we progressed with our readings andweekly meetings, I introduced Kelsey tothe second aspect of our project whichentailed our moving to a meta-level ofthinking about the material. I gave Kelseya two-page AAC&U handout, and overthe months we worked and reworkedthe material applying the concepts to thedescriptive materials we were assembling.We picked apart the definition of criticalthinking, reviewed the glossary terms, andfound examples of each in the material onFrance’s new law.An example of a particularly long andinvolved conversation concerned one ofthe glossary terms. “Ambiguity,” whichis defined by AAC&U as “informationthat may be interpreted in more thanone way” had particular relevance to us. Itcertainly informed our discussion of theveil (hijab) which means radically differentthings to various groups and thinkers.With a close reading of the texts, Kelseyand I found that it is difficult to lump evenall feminists together.Some see ‘covering’ in a negative light,as a custom associated with traditional,static cultures in comparison to modern,dynamic cultures, where women’s rightsare favored. Other more culturallyrelativistic feminists explain ‘covering’ in acultural context as a way in which Muslimwomen express modesty and respect forthose socially important to them. Yeta third group applies a historicperspective, introducing informationabout the bitter wars between the NorthAfrican colonies and France, and therole veiled Muslim women played inespionage. One group sees hijabas oppressive and antithetical to whatthe modern French Republic stands for,another views it as a beautiful artifactand valued tradition that has a roleto play in any modern society thatallows for diversity. Still a third sees it asan expression of political resistance andanti-Western sentiment. And that wasjust those thinkers we grouped in thefeminist camp!The combined use of the materialsfrom the AAC&U, the application ofthe concepts to the material at hand,and our weekly conversations aboutmeta-level thinking bore fruit. Overtime I saw Kelsey’s growing awarenessof how knowledge is constructedand of what it means to be part ofan academic community.One of the important criteria of criticalthinking involves logical reasoning. Thisability, of course, lies at the heart of criticalthinking, and yet many college studentsdo not easily reason logically. Providingexamples, developing exercises of logicalreasoning, and then modeling for thestudent how to use this kind of reasoningin the thesis process may strengthenthe student’s ability when they areparticularly receptive.The dimension of self-reflection must alsobe added to the thesis process. Having thestudent write “before” and “after” essaysaddressing specific questions, such as howdid their assumptions about the thesisquestion change over time, will help themto understand how they have intellectuallygrown through the year-long process ofthesis research and production.The annual Academic Showcaseis a venue where students canshare their hard work with thelarger community.April 14-19, 2013Rindge campusLeft to right: Kelsey Keegan ’13 and Prof. Picchi Ryan Tracy ’12 and Prof. Brezovec Senior Lecturer Cronin and Sheryal Delieto ’13www.franklinpierce.edu 9

Arts & CultureThe Dance Program is a challenging andcomprehensive curriculum in contemporary dance. Here, dance concentrationstudent Collette Fortin ’13 reflects on what dance means to her.Why do you enjoy dance?Dancing is a good escape for me. I can let out all the emotions I’m feeling through dance, whetherI’m upset or happy. I love letting go of everything and letting loose. Dance is just fun for me!What has been the best part of dancing at Franklin Pierce?What I love about dancing at Franklin Pierce are all the opportunities I’ve had. I've gotten to be a partof some wonderful dance pieces that have challenged me physically and mentally. Before comingto Franklin Pierce I was only in dance recitals that didn’t have a lot of meaning. Then I came here,and I got to be a part of something that meant so much to people, both choreographers anddancers alike. I was also given the opportunity to do the Dance in France program. That was afantastic experience!How does dancing make you feel?Dance makes me feel free! If I ever need to just let out emotions, I go into the studio and dance.Dance has always been there for me no matter what was going on in my life, and it’s something Iknow I can depend on.All photos by Brad Lowery, taken atthe 2012 Winter Dance Concert.Top photos: Collette Fortin ’13Lower photo: Marisa Guy ’1310 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

SustainabilitySustainability initiatives at Franklin Pierce receivednew visibility in the fall of 2012 when SustainabilityCertificate student Corey Hogan ’12, along withSustainability Coordinator Jess Gerrior, representedFranklin Pierce at the Association for the Advancement ofSustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 2012 AnnualConference & Expo in Los Angeles. The conference broughttogether thousands of students, higher education professionals,and partners from throughout the United States and abroad.Topics ranged from green revolving funds and carbon trackingsoftware to service learning and social justice. Corey used theconference experience to shape his semester-long SustainabilityProject, which focused on enhancing recycling on theRindge campus.During his three years as an Environmental Services (EVS)student worker, Corey observed that there was room forimprovement with regard to collection and disposal of materialsin classrooms and offices. A high percentage of recyclablematerials such as paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastic, andglass were being tossed into trash containers instead of beingrecycled, while non-recyclable trash frequently contaminatedthe recycling containers. Franklin Pierce then switched to singlestreamrecycling in early 2012. The single-stream system makesrecycling easier and more efficient by eliminating the step ofsorting different materials – trash in one container, commingledrecyclables in another. However, Corey found that not everyoneunderstood the new system, so he decided to research ways toimprove awareness and outreach across campus.The Sustainability Certificate program gave Corey a platformon which to pursue that goal. Corey’s interest in sociology andcommunity building led him to think about the human sideof recycling, and in his Sustainability Seminar, he developeda proposal for a project that would address not only theenvironmental and economic aspects of recycling, but the socialissues as well. Working with members of the SustainabilityCouncil and EVS staff, Corey became a strong and informedadvocate for better communication about recycling amongall campus stakeholders. He learned about community-basedapproaches to environmental problem solving and used his EVSexperience to collect data, conduct interviews, and make a pitchfor sustainability. Corey feels that people listened and attributedmore weight to his suggestions regarding the recycling programonce he became a Sustainability Certificate student.At the AASHE conference, Corey attended the StudentSummit, which included student presentations, facilitatednetworking, and workshops. He learned from the pitfallsand successes of programs on other campuses and returnedto campus with focused and evidence-backed strategies forFranklin Pierce. Many of the recommendations in hisSustainability Project are now being applied, such as new signsabove recycling containers that communicate the singlestreamrecycling process graphically. Printing for the signs was ajoint effort between the offices of Jess Gerrior (SustainabilityCenter), Bob St. Jean (Purchasing), and Barbara Peloquin(Environmental Services).Corey says the recognition for his work with the recyclingprogram was a rewarding aspect of the program, in additionto traveling to the conference and networking with otherstudents and professionals. He believes earning the SustainabilityCertificate shows his seriousness about sustainability, and heis proud of serving the Franklin Pierce community with theknowledge and skills he gained.www.franklinpierce.edu 11

T he Magic of the Classroom . . .This article is dedicated to and in honor of all the teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School.Kirsti came to Franklin Piercebecause of the intimacy of thecampus, community-orientedfeeling, and the ability to get one-on-oneattention from professors. She applied forstudent teaching during her senior year,handing in her application, resume, andcover letter to the Education Department.“From there,” Kirsti explained, “Pat Kirshconsiders what she knows about you andwhat she sees on the information sheethanded in to her and places you whereshe feels you will be well matched. She wasamazing - always very friendly and veryhelpful whenever I had any questions orneeded help with anything!”Kirsti finished her first student teachingplacement in October 2012, followedby a second student teaching placementin December 2012. The first placementwas in a second grade room with CherylJordan at Winchendon Memorial School,and the second in a sixth grade roomwith Nicole Pease at South MeadowSchool in Peterborough. Kirsti said that afavorite part of her placement “was gettingto know the students and really makinga connection with them, and especiallyseeing how much you, as a teacher (evenjust a student teacher), can truly impacttheir lives. Also, getting the chance to seehow your students grow.”Lessons LearnedJust like the students in her classroom,Kirsti has grown since arriving at FranklinPierce. She describes herself as “fun loving,Teacher inTrainingKirsti Joanna Bogaard ’13is double majoring in ElementaryEducation and Mathematics atFranklin Pierce University.organized, caring, and detail oriented –but always trying my best to put othersfirst.” She loves to spend time with familyand friends, and being outside and active,including playing rugby. Kirsti pridesherself on working with and helping kids,which is what she does at the RindgeRecreation Department After SchoolProgram. “Since being at Franklin Pierce,one thing I have noticed that has changedabout me as a person,” Kirsti reflected, “isthat I am much more outgoing than I usedto be. When I came to Franklin Pierce, Iwas very shy and pretty held back, butnow I feel I have broken out of my shellsomewhat, and am not afraid to get outthere and get involved.”After graduation Kirsti is hoping tomove to the Groton/New London areaof Connecticut and obtain a teachingposition at one of the at-risk schools inthe area. She also plans to take either nightor online classes to continue her owneducation as she works toward a master’sdegree. There is no doubt that Kirsti hasfound her passion.“A teacher needs to be someone whoreally has that passion in them to wantto work with students,” Kirsti said. “Butnot only that, they need the right peopleto help them nurture it and help themgrow. I know a few people that helpedme become who I am when it comes toteaching, even though my experienceso far is only student teaching; it is allthe professors and people that work inthe Education Department at FranklinPierce, my amazing host teachers thatI learned incredible amounts from, andPat Kirsh, who helped me to get thosegreat placements.”12 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Coming Full CircleBy Christina Young, Director of Alumni RelationsModel of Excellence Patricia Brown Kirsh ’70 offers a lifetime of inspiration.Pat was an Anthropology majorand Education minor at FranklinPierce. Growing up, Pat had adream of working on an archaeologicalsite, but once she began her fieldobservations in Education, Pat knew thatteaching was her future.During Pat’s student teaching days, shetaught at a small, private kindergartenin Troy, N.H., operated by FranklinPierce Education Professor MarionAustin. Pat remembers her days as astudent, staying up late in her dorm withher roommate and scrambling to createlesson plans in her junior year. Senior year,Pat was hired one day a week to teach apreschool class in Troy, and her careergrew from there. Directly after graduation,Pat secured a second grade teachingposition in Winchendon, Mass., where shetaught for 34 years. Good friend and longtimecolleague, Cheryle Delbove, saidthat the administration recognized Pat’stalents, kind demeanor, and personablenature, and after a short time Pat, waspromoted to principal.Finding the MagicThe Education Department at FranklinPierce also recognized Pat’s talents andreached out to her early in her career to askif she would take field observation studentsand student teachers into her classroom.Franklin Pierce worked with Pat to placestudents as early as their first semestersophomore year. One of Pat’s favoritememories was meeting each student andwatching the “potential teacher find themagic of the classroom,” she said. Pat feltit was similar to working with her ownstudents in the classroom. “Every childhas special gifts,” Pat said. “Helping thosereluctant learners to be ready learners andfind their special interests is one of the joysI will never forget from my teaching days.”Cheryle, who describes Pat as a quietand supportive leader, took over placingfield observation students for Pat whenshe retired in 2005. Cheryle credits Patfor making the Memorial School anintegral part of the field observation/student teacher placement process atFranklin Pierce University. “There is nobetter cheerleader for Franklin Pierce,”Cheryle said.After Pat’s “retirement,” she was asked totake a position at the University coordinatingall of the students’ placements andobservations. Pat embraced the positionand worked with the education programat Franklin Pierce to place students inElementary Education (K-8), Art Education(K-12), and Secondary (5-12)Teacher Certification.Rave ReviewsEducation students at Franklin PierceUniversity have gained a reputationfor professional competence andeffectiveness in the classroom. NancyGagnon, administrative assistant in theEducation Department, raved about hercolleague’s placement work: “Pat performsher magic with ease, and makes everythingrun smoothly. She is simply a delight towork with.”Biggest fan, husband, and fellow alum,Bruce Kirsh ’71 shared that he isproud of Pat’s commitment to theFranklin Pierce Education Departmentby volunteering her time to placeFranklin Pierce student teachers duringher 34-year career in the Winchendonschool system. “And Pat provided me withthe drive and ambition to become a betterand more focused student when we werein school together,” he added.Pat’s natural ability to inspire educationhas heavily influenced the success ofthe placement program at FranklinPierce. “I started out being a student, buthave come full circle now, working forthe education department at FranklinPierce,” she said. Pat is pleased to witnessthat the magic of the classroom is stillalive today.We thank Pat for all that she has done forthe education program and especially forthe magic she has created by working withso many students over the years. And welook forward to seeing budding teacherKirsti Joanna Bogaard embark on herprofessional teaching career!www.franklinpierce.edu 13

Being Abroadenior Ahmos Diazshares how studyingabroad in FranklinPierce’s programsin Athens and Lyon haveexpanded his worldview:“Studying abroad haschanged my perspectiveon life completely. I havelearned so much from beingin Greece and France. I wasable to experience thosecultures in everyday life, andI got to actually be a part of those communities by integratingmyself into their cultures. Ever since I’ve been abroad, I feel likethe world is a bigger place. I began to feel this sense of a globalcommunity; that’s when I realized that I am now a global citizen ofthe world!When I first went abroad in 2010, I studied at Hellenic AmericanUniversity with a concentration in Global Communications,which worked well with my Mass Communications major.Then I went abroad for the Lyon, Dance in France program,and that complemented my minor in performance. I also did anindependent study on French Cinema New Wave, and that addeda new dimension to my major that semester. So each study abroadexperience has fortified my education at Rindge in different ways.After I graduate, whether I report from a desk or shoot a film, I will now have a much broader perspective, and I will be moreknowledgeable about different countries and cultures around the world. I have also acquired the ability to adapt to many situationsand to be flexible with my time and life situation.I am grateful for the people who have helped me abroad and in Rindge, and I am also grateful that I had the opportunity to attend aUniversity that expanded my knowledge in ways that I never would have imagined. It has truly been a blessing to be a part of such apositive, small community that has expanded overseas!”14 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Look Out!Students on the Fast TrackBy Lisa MurrayThe CommunicatorStephen Keimig ’16 is a force to be reckoned with! This freshman fromRutland, Mass., has plunged into campus life with gusto – he evenwrote a blog for the Pierce Arrow newspaper and helped cover theRepublican National convention as a Fitzwater Scholar before steppingfoot on campus.Stephen is a Mass Communications majorwith a double concentration in Journalismand Media Production; he has a double minorin Public Relations and Advertising. In hisfirst semester, he earned a place at the PierceArrow as senior reporter, helped film theshow “Roommates” on campus for Channel25 (Franklin Pierce’s cable station), wrote for The Exchange, and startedhis own TV show, “Cloudy with a Chance of Steve,” which is filmed at theFitzwater TV studio in front of a live audience. Stephen hosts interviews,writes monologues and comedic sketches, and designs innovativegames for the 30-minute show, which he hopes will run throughout hisfour years at Franklin Pierce. “It’s a combination of all the things I love,”says Stephen, “and it teaches me a lot about the professional world oftelevision production.”If you’re wondering if Stephen has time left for anything else, put thosefears to rest! He also works for admissions, taught sailing lessons fromthe boathouse in the fall, is a diligent student., and helped cover thePresidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. with other FitzwaterScholars. Stephen credits his family in “helping me to think critically andgive back to others. They always encouraged me to try everything that Iwanted to do.”Stephen decided to attend Franklin Pierce because he was “struck by thefriendliness and involvement of the faculty and the endless opportunitiesat the Fitzwater Center” when he came for a visit. He was also impressedwith the fact that students can take classes of choice early on at FranklinPierce and can “dive in and get fully immersed.” Dive in he has! To watchvideo clips of Stephen’s television show, go to: “Cloudy with a Chance ofSteve” on Facebook.The MarketerMelissa Richtel ’13 is a Marketing major and a Managementminor from Castle Rock, Colo. This upcoming professionalreflects on the summer internship she had in Denver leadinginto her senior year:“This past summer I completedan advanced internship withSony Music. I directly workedfor 'Stache Media, a fullservicemarketing and brandpartnership agency, whichspecializes in music withinSony Music. My summer wasfocused specifically on country and Americana music.I was directly involved with tour, online, lifestyle, andretail/partnership marketing. I developed tailoredmarketing plans under grassroots promotion, and Iplanned events catered to the genre for pre-releaselistening parties. Throughout the summer I was able towork with 12 different artists.Having the chance to work for a major recording labelduring my senior year in college was such a wonderfulopportunity and has left me with more defined careergoals. I have had the opportunity to increase my skillswithin the marketing field by being able to apply mylearning from the classroom to real-world experience.While the education that I am receiving at FranklinPierce is vital, the education that you can receivefrom real-world experience cannot be surpassed. Thisinternship made me realize that marketing is definitelythe field for me. I enjoyed every second of my internshipand have so many valuable takeaways.”Melissa will undoubtedly be doing exciting things whenshe graduates, and we look forward to hearing from thisupcoming young business professional!www.franklinpierce.edu 15

The InstitutesNew England Centerfor Civic LifeBy Joni Doherty, DirectorThe Civic Scholar Program offers students theopportunity to acquire an array of skills and to workclosely with faculty and staff affiliated with the New EnglandCenter for Civic Life. In addition to creating innovativeprograms that generate engagement in community life, theCivic Scholars learn how to lead deliberative forums which aredesigned to foster thoughtful and civil discourse.Courtney Breese ’07, a Social Work and Counseling major, isnow program director at the Massachusetts Office of PublicCollaboration at UMass Boston. “At 18, my exposure topolitical discourse was limited to watching presidential debateson television,” she said. “Once I experienced deliberativedialogue, I discovered that discourse did not have to beadversarial, and that the role of citizens can be more nuancedand active. I gained confidence and improved my publicspeaking. I learned how to frame good questions, synthesizeinformation quickly, and think on my feet. I also began toprocess information deliberatively, looking for the benefitsand drawbacks in each perspective, and seeking additionalviewpoints and information. It also helped me to improve myorganizational skills and time management.”Courtney’s experiences as a Civic Scholar had long-termimpacts: “As a student, I became more involved in campusactivities and issues. Overall, I became more active in mycommunity. And ultimately, my experiences landed me a job,where I have had the privilege and pleasure of being able tocontinue working with deliberative dialogue. For the past fiveyears, I have used my skills and knowledge on a daily basis tohelp communities across Massachusetts tackle the tough issuesthey face. I couldn’t have hoped for a better result!”Knowledge, job skills, impact . . . the Civic Scholars Programis just one of the ways in which the New England Center forCivic Life contributes to the lives of Franklin Pierce studentsand ultimately, the communities in which they live and work.The Marlin Fitzwater Centerfor CommunicationBy Dr. Kristen Nevious, Directorn the third weekend in January, senior Samantha Deabayboarded a train in Connecticut to Washington, D.C.Senior Ahmos Diaz boarded a bus in Boston and did thesame. The difference between them and the hundreds of thousandsof other Americans who converged on the nation’s capital for theinauguration of President Barack Obama is that these two FranklinPierce University students were about to make history.Eighteen months earlier, both were part of the Center’s credentialednews team covering the June 2011 GOP debates as the race for the2012 New Hampshire primary heated up. After that, the Centerwas credentialed to cover two more national debates, both nationalpolitical conventions, and the infamous Dixville Notch vote inthe wee hours of November 6, 2012. Now they, and seven otherstudents, were going to the inauguration as credentialed media.This marks the first time that the Marlin Fitzwater Center forCommunication has completed coverage of a full election cycle –it is an achievement made possible by many talented students, butSamantha and Ahmos are the ones who were there at the beginningand at the end. It is a remarkable achievement, and it is especiallyappropriate to celebrate it during the Center’s 10 th Anniversary year.Ahmos, a journalism and production major, said that it wasinteresting to see what candidates go through to become president.“I feel that I am now more involved politically,” he said, “and I havemore of an opinion. I have a voice.”Samantha, a production major who is this year’s FPTV-25 stationmanager, said, “I am very honored and thankful for being a part ofthe Fitzwater Center for Communication's election cycle. I was ableto cover the first in the nation GOP debate and the Kids’ Inauguralconcert during the presidential inauguration. I was able to workside by side with professionals in the field who are in positions thatI would like to apply for after I graduate. It was very interesting tosee how it all unfolded starting in June 2011. Having theseopportunities will be a great addition to my resume and will set meapart from other applicants. All this was made possible because of theFitzwater Center.”16 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place & CultureJennifer Bell ’13 writes about her work with the Institute:Jennifer Bell '13 maps the Gates Farm Trail.uring my junior year (2011-2012)at Franklin Pierce, I worked on aproject with the Monadnock Instituteof Nature, Place & Culture designed toencourage students to get outside andto promote environmental educationand sustainability. The campus trails onFranklin Pierce’s 1,200-acre, ecologicallydiverse property provide ideal opportunitiesfor students to learn about succession,New England history, phenology, wetlands,and wildlife, as well as opportunitiesfor fun and relaxation.Because many old cross-country ski trails,carriage roads, and logging trails crisscrosscampus woods, I recognized that a detailedmap would be important for safety and sothat more students could enjoy these trailswithout the fear of getting lost. Using ahandheld GPS unit, I walked the markedroutes of the Serenity Trail, Gates FarmTrail, Place Trail, and newly developedPond Trail. After transferring the GPSpoints into GIS map layers for ease ofaccessibility and adaptability, I transposedmy data onto an aerial photograph of thecampus property.As a final step in the process, the Universityinvested in a kiosk, which features the mapas well as grab-and-go trail brochures thatinclude the map, trail descriptions, andsafety information.As president of the Ecology Club, I havebeen inviting the campus on weekly trailwalks, where students share knowledgeabout our environment, look for animalsigns, identify plants, exercise, and have fun!I plan to graduate from Franklin Piercethis spring with degrees in EnvironmentalScience and Chemistry, and hope to builda career studying ecology. After graduation,I am scheduled to attend graduateschool to study wetland ecology.www.franklinpierce.edu 17

Franklin Pierce SweetheartsBy Christina Young, Director of Alumni RelationsSpring is upon us, Valentine’s Day still lingers in the air … so why not take a lookat a few Franklin Pierce couples whose romances started right here on campus?Helen (Ament) ’69Lloyd Astmann ’69Q: How did you meet your spouse?He: Early in my sophomore year, I saw Helen at thestudent union (now DiGregorio), was immediately smittenwith her, and asked a mutual friend to introduce us.She: We became friends and dated occasionally becausewe both had significant others back home, butby spring of 1967 we were a couple. We married duringChristmas break in 1968 — the first married couple tograduate together.Q: What was he/she involved in while atFranklin Pierce?He: Helen served on the Judiciary Board.She: Lloyd was a proctor in Monadnock or CrestviewDorm and Junior Class president. He was a soundingboard for new ideas relating to student policy that theadministration thought would work at our new school.Q: What was his/her favorite thing aboutFranklin Pierce?He: Hopefully, me!She: The beauty and challenges of the new environment;he loved that Franklin Pierce was a “family,” trying tomake it succeed. And that he met me!Q: What are your spouse’s most significantcontributions to Franklin Pierce since graduation?He: Shortly after we graduated, Helen participated in thefounding of the Alumni Association, plus she has beenmost supportive of my involvement with Franklin Pierce.Over the more than 40 years since we graduated fromPierce, Helen and I have tried to donate back to theinstitution. We have supported the Alumni Association,the school’s annual fund, the athletic department, capitalcampaigns, the Astmann Family Scholarship Fund, andthe Clifford Coles Scholarship Fund. We are most proudof how our assistance has helped to build a home for theCareer Center.She: It starts with working to create the first AlumniAssociation; being its first alum to be elected to theFranklin Pierce Board of Trustees; being the longestserving trustee; being the first alum to serve as Chairmanof the Board of Trustees. He has given wise counsel,been very generous financially, and provided humor ona regular basis.18 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Q: How has Franklin Pierce stayed a part of his/herlife since graduation?He: We are both very involved with Franklin Pierce.Not only through my work on the Board of Trustees,but Helen has participated by hosting and sponsoringsocial events at our home and at other venues in NewJersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Also, our daughter,Jill, graduated from Franklin Pierce in ’95. So, we areboth involved as parents of a Franklin Pierce alumna.She: Besides the aforementioned, we havehosted several receptions for alums, parents,and friends of the University, hoping tospread the word.Jill (Petrocelli) ’91Michael Lamoretti ’90Q: How did you meet your spouse?He: My sister-in-law [Melissa (Petrocelli) Weinbaum ’89]introduced us during my freshman year while Jilly was upvisiting for the weekend.She: We were at a party, and he looked like a lot of fun! Iwas right, and he still is a lot of fun.Q: What was he/she involved in while atFranklin Pierce?He: Jilly studied business management and enjoyedphotography as well. She also studied abroad in Europeduring one intersession and played on the volleyball teamfor a year; both were great experiences for her.She: Michael studied finance and enjoyed on and offcampusevents. He went abroad to South America tostudy, and we went to Europe together. Both experienceswere ones he (we) will never forget. He loved glassblowingand photography; we have many pieces in our house thathe did, and we continue to buy pieces because it remindsus of Franklin Pierce.Q: What was his/her favoritething about Franklin Pierce?He: Me! Jilly loved how smallFranklin Pierce was. When she wouldcall the school, the operator would know hername. It was a place where you were able to knowmost people.She: He loved the people! The teachers were great; itwas a fun place to learn.Q: What are your spouse’s most significantcontributions to Franklin Pierce since graduation?He and She: Our most significant contribution to Piercewas being part of a new building, which meant so muchto us and our entire family.Q: How has Franklin Pierce stayed a part of his/herlife since graduation?He: Franklin Pierce has stayed a part of Jilly’s life becauseshe and I have stayed in touch with so many people whowe love so much!She: The friendships that he made will always keepFranklin Pierce close to us. Our college friends are nowpeople we consider family. We believe that is the bestpart of Franklin Pierce.www.franklinpierce.edu 19

Melissa (Petrocelli) ’89Michael Weinbaum ’89Q: How did you meet your spouse?He: I met Missy in economics class. We would compareour test scores.She: I can still remember sneaking a peek at his paperto find out what his name was because I thought he wasreally cute!Q: What was he/she involved in while atFranklin Pierce?He: Missy performed in many school plays – Our Town,God, and The Wiz were a few. I missed seeing her performin The Wiz, and she doesn’t let me forget it.She: Michael was involved in intramural sports, includingindoor hockey, softball, touch football, and basketball.He majored in Management. One of the highlights of hiseducation was a Finance trip to South America. He was anactive participant in many school functions such as springweekends, concerts, Hockey Bash, and every other partyin between!Q: What was his/her favorite thing aboutFranklin Pierce?He: New Hampshire dorm, girls Alco-Hall, Pizza Haven,roommate Mindy, having her sister Jill at school with her,school plays, air jams, girls softball team, intramurals,Hockey Bash, and Spring Weekend.She: He loved Franklin Pierce for its “everyone knows yourname” feeling and its great education, with professorswho always had time for you. Some other favorites werePizza Haven and Friends Chinese Restaurant. He actuallymade the newspaper for eating at Friends 14 days ina row!Q: What are your spouse’s most significantcontributions to Franklin Pierce since graduation?He and She: We, along with our family, are so excitedand happy to have been a part of Franklin Pierce’s newbuilding, “Petrocelli Hall.”She: My sister Jilly met her husband, Michael Lamoretti, atFranklin Pierce as well. Add on to that our husbands wereroommates, and you can imagine all the great memoriesand what a special place it is for all of us!Q: How has Franklin Pierce stayed a part of his/herlife since graduation?He: Missy has stayed in touch with so many collegefriends to this day. The friendships she and I made in ourfour years will last a lifetime.She: Michael has attended reunions and many alumniweekends over the years. He has stayed in touch with somany of his Franklin Pierce friends, but most especially his“Brown Trout” buddies! (They know who they are.) Lastbut not least, I am the reason college has stayed a part inhis life, along with our three kids, Jared (19), Sam (16), andCamryn (12). Franklin Pierce is always in our home.20 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

University RoundupAround the Rindge campus . . .NH Partners in Education Gold Circle Awards werebestowed on Boynton Middle School and Franklin PierceUniversity on October 30. Bill Beardslee, AssociateDirector of Student Involvement & Spiritual Life,accompanied Cassie DeMontigny ’13 to Concord forthe ceremony; Cassie is the Community Service StudentManager for the volunteers of this program.Franklin Pierce University Trustee,Jean D’Meza Leuner, dean ofthe University of Central FloridaCollege of Nursing, was inductedinto the American Academy ofNursing in October 2012. Leuner, aprofessor and the College’s foundingdean, was one of four nursingprofessionals selected from Florida for the 2012 inductionsin Washington, D.C.Franklin Pierce University,s Anthropology Departmentwas honored to host the New Hampshire ArcheologicalSociety’s Annual Meeting on campus in October 2012.Seated left to right: Rich Grogan,Jim McDerby, and Prof. Jason Little,with SBA group standing behind them.The Small BusinessAdvisory (SBA) groupadvised by Prof. JasonLittle at Franklin PierceUniversity presentedmarketing initiatives toJim McDerby, owner of anew local business, SedonaPump Stations, LLC., at apresentation in December 2012. The SBA partnered withthe New Hampshire Small Business Development Center(NHSBDC), whose mission is to help organizations andstart-up companies develop business initiatives at no cost.Rich Grogan, regional director for the NHSBDC, alsoattended the presentation.The Empty Bowls event(part of an internationalgrassroots effort tofight hunger: www.emptybowls.net)raised more than $1,500last November. The majority of the funds were donatedto the Rindge Food Pantry. Students in Prof. SusanSilverman’s FYI classes chose to use $200 of the moneyraised to fund microfinance loans through www.kiva.org.When those loans are repaid, they will donate that money aswell to the Rindge Food Pantry.Franklin PierceUniversity’s Sodexodining services team wonthe Localvore CookingChallenge, a competitionin which higher educationinstitutions competed to create the best entrée out of locallyproduced ingredients. They were also judged on marketing,culinary innovation, and guest interaction. Franklin Piercecame out in the lead, competing against 12 other NewEngland colleges and universities.An Inquiry-BasedShowcase & AwardsCeremony was heldlast December. TheShowcase highlighted 48diverse research projectsDr. Birge talks with Kyle McAnallen ’16which were selected fromclose to 600 projects done primarily by freshmen whoparticipated in the First-Year Inquiry class, an integralpart of the University’s new General & Liberal Educationcurriculum. Five students were awarded “Follett Awards forInquiry-Based Research,” and each received a $200 bookaward. Award winners were: Maria Ganio, DanielleTurcotte, Max Fanwick, JoBeth Weinreich, andKyle McAnallen.www.franklinpierce.edu 21

50 th Anniversary news . . .Founder’s DayFounder’s Day, Nov. 14, 2012, was celebrated Universitywide.The College of Graduate & Professional Studiesand the College at Rindge celebrated with Anniversarycakes and more. The College at Rindge enjoyed a stimulatingpresentation about President Franklin Pierce byProf. Peter Wallner.You can read a transcript of Prof. Wallner’s speech at:www.franklinpierce.edu/50/images/Founders_Day_Speech.pdfAn Education that Matters: The FirstFifty Years of Franklin Pierce UniversityThis documentary aboutFranklin Pierce was producedby Prof. Doug Challengerand Laurie Stamell andpremiered at Alumni &Reunion Weekend inSeptember 2012. You canpurchase your own DVD ofthis funny, poignant, and inspirational film at:http://beta.franklinpierce.edu/50/documentary.htmFranklin Pierce at ManchesterFranklin Pierce at LebanonSpanning the YearsJames Angelini is currently finishing his BSIS withconcentrations in Management and Accounting/Finance(a custom concentration). James returned to FranklinPierce after a 46-year absence! He began in Rindge in1965 and is now retired and wants to complete his degree.James served in the military, had a successful career insales, and has been a football official (youth leaguethrough semi-pro level for 40 years), and a ski instructorand patroller. Franklin Pierce welcomes James back!Franklin Pierce at ConcordProf. Peter Wallner signingcopies of his book aboutPresident Franklin PierceFranklin Pierce at PortsmouthFranklin Pierce at RindgeProfiles of ExcellenceAs part of Franklin Pierce University’s 50 th Anniversarycelebration this year, 50 “Profiles of Excellence” will becreated of alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, or friends of theUniversity who have distinguished themselves throughacademic excellence, career achievements, or communityservice, or who have otherwise contributed to FranklinPierce in a remarkable way. By next fall’s Alumni &Reunion Weekend, all 50 will have been announced.You can read the Profiles of Excellence that have beenannounced to date online at:http://beta.franklinpierce.edu/50/profiles_of_excellence.htm22 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Athletic GreatsFranklin Pierce’s Athletics Department has a five-partseries detailing the 50 most important people in thehistory of all the sports programs within the University.Read all about our Athletic Greats here:http://athletics.franklinpierce.edu/Top-50/StoryRocky on the RoadRocky has been traveling the world during our 50 thAnniversary year! The photos below show some stopshe made in Paris. Take a look at our photo album ofRocky around the world at:www.franklinpierce.edu/50/rocky_photosArt for DialogueEx Umbris Ad LucemFrom Darkness into LightFranklin Pierce University's motto was used as the inspirationfor this special project, spearheaded by the New EnglandCenter for Civic Life.About 400 students from 20 courses participated in studiosessions, where theytranslated their essaysabout learning into boxesdesigned to visuallyexpress their experiences.The essays were thenplaced inside the boxes,becoming a physicalmanifestation of the journey from darkness into light.Here's Rocky at the Paris Opera.Heeeere's Rocky . . . just outsidele Musée du Louvre.Community ServiceBe sure to visit www.franklinpierce.edu/50/comserv.htm to log in your community servicehours. Be part of President Birge’s 50-Hour Challenge!Acoustic Guitar ConcertScott Sanchez performedan “Evening of GuitarMusic” in SpagnuoloHall in November 2012in celebration of FranklinPierce’s 50 th Anniversary.Many of the studentsin the 20 courses whoparticipated in the Artfor Dialogue projectcreated their ownmetaphors for learning.A student works outthe logistics about howto construct one of thelargest boxes in the Artfor Dialogue project.TimelineTake a look at the Franklin Pierce University timelinefor an entertaining trip through the decades at:www.franklinpierce.edu/timelineThis is just a small portion of our interactive Timeline:www.franklinpierce.edu 23

Alumni in the news . . .Attorney Peter McGrath ’84 received the Capital AreaPeople’s Preference vote for “Best Lawyer” last fall. Heworks for the McGrath Law Firm in Concord, N.H.Joe Obidiegwu ’89 was profiledin a story in the Naples DailyNews in Florida. Born in a village insoutheastern Nigeria in Africa, Joecame to the United States on a tennisscholarship, and attended FranklinPierce University and Virginia Techfor undergraduate and post-graduate studies in economicsand agricultural economics. The highlight of his tenniscareer was participating in the doubles qualifying rounds atWimbledon. A few years ago, he was asked to play a minorrole in the “Nutcracker” performed by the Naples Ballet,and Joe took on this new challenge! Go, Joe!Dr. Ron Biron ’89, a graduate of the DA program, hasbeen named President of Lebanon College in Lebanon,N.H. Ron’s career has included teaching and leadershippositions at SNHU and Hesser College. His dissertation– which included both written and video/documentarycomponents – was titled "From Mills to Millennium,"and investigated social change of different generations ofFranco-Americans in Manchester, N.H.While attending college at Franklin Pierce University,Aviva Lester Sieber ’97 began quilting to relax. Thiscontinued as she earned a law degree at Western NewEngland University. About five years ago, Aviva decidedthat she preferred quilting to pursuing a career in law anddevoted her time and energy to a new business venture,SieberDesigns. Today Aviva designs one-of-a-kind quiltsand gift items. She also participates in many craft shows.Aviva’s work can be viewed online at:www.sieberdesigns.comDrew Daigle ’97 sent us a posterfor his company’s new soda popproduct, “Obamagranate.” Can youspot the Franklin Pierce motto onthe poster?Patti Stilphen ’04coaches the field hockeyteam at Pelham High Schoolin Pelham, N.H. For the pasttwo years, they participatedin a statewide field hockeyjamboree, Play for a Purpose, to raise money and awarenessfor rare cancers; her team took on Leiomyosarcoma.Kyle Provost ’05 started the nonprofit “Friends AgainstViolence.” The idea first came to him as a way to keep friendstogether by doing something good: “Feeling good by doinggood!” To find out more about his organization, go to:www.friendsagainstviolence.comTalesha L. Caynon ’06, a residentof Nashua, N.H., joined BernsteinShur's Manchester, N.H., office.Her practice focuses on litigationfor business and employmentclients. Prior to joining BernsteinShur, Talesha served as a judicialclerk for Associate Justice Carol Ann Conboy of the NewHampshire Supreme Court. As a judicial clerk, she analyzedcomplex legal issues and observed appellate arguments forNew Hampshire’s highest court. Talesha received her J.D.from Northeastern University School of Law.Stephen Lacey ’06 is deputy editor of ClimateProgress, a climate and energy blog run by the Center forAmerican Progress. He blogs daily on clean energy policy,technologies, and finance. To visit his blog, go to:www.takepart.com24 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Faculty in the news . . .Josh Sigsworth ’07 and ’10 DPT was featuredin Healthcare Travelers magazine as one of the“2012 Travelers of the Year.” The magazine notedthat Josh recently returned from a humanitariantrip to Peru, where he used physical therapy to helpmany children. Josh is starting a nonprofit calledUnited Without Borders, and he is also applying tomedical school.Dr. Joshua Cleland, professor in the doctor of physical therapyprogram in Concord, was invited to be a visiting research fellow inAustralia in November 2012, where he consulted and collaboratedwith faculty there on a research project. Dr. Cleland was recentlyhonored by receiving the Rose Excellence in Research Award for theBest Research Article of 2013 published in the field of OrthopaedicPhysical Therapy, and the John Medeiros Award Winning Paper of2012 from The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.Beata Umugwangwali ’11, CGPS nursingstudent, was touted in the New HampshireNurses Association October 2012 newsletter asan extraordinary role model. From the newsletter:“Formerly a midwife in Rwanda, she came to NewHampshire in 1994 with her three children afterescaping the genocide that claimed the lives ofher husband and two brothers and has rebuilt hereducational credentials. In 2007, she returned toher hometown of Butare, Rwanda, alongside hersister and a group of volunteers to begin to rebuildthe school she attended. She continues her workthrough the nonprofit organization she leads,Friends of Butare.”Dr. Jeff Czarnec ’12, a graduate of the DAProgram, has been named associate dean atKaplan University, College of Public Service. Jeffwill oversee the Master of Science in CriminalJustice program and the Fire Science/ EmergencyManagement program.Congratulations to DA student BrandonWhipple who was elected to the Kansas Houseof Representatives!DPT student Jeff Hensley and his familymade history as the largest family of multiplegenerations to complete the same marathonon the same day, ( Jan. 13, 2013, at the Walt DisneyWorld Marathon).Rob Diercks, professor of graphic communications,had a new exhibition at the Thoreau ArtGallery in Peterson Hall this past winter. Paintingsand drawings produced during his 2012 sabbaticalleave were on display.Dr. Robert Goodby, professor of anthropology, spoke at the NewHampshire Historical Society’s History Week celebration; the themewas “Building Community through Your History and Heritage.”Dr. Melinda Marie Jetté, associate professor of history and publichistory program coordinator, blogs on history. Read her blog entrieshere: http://publichistorycommons.orgDr. Michael Mooiman, assistant professor in M.B.A. in Energyand Sustainability Studies, has a new blog on energy. Read it here:www.nhenergy.blogspot.comOlga LM McSorley, MSPT, DPT, director of clinical educationand assistant professor in the physical therapy program, had twoplatform presentations at the APTA Education LeadershipConference in Old Greenwich, Conn., in October 2012. She andher research partner were awarded the Jane Walter Venzke ResearchGrant for 2012.A photograph by Elsa Voelcker, seniorlecturer in fine arts, was published in thebook, Howard Zinn: A Life on the Left,by Martin Duberman. The photo was takenby Voelcker when she was Zinn’s student atBoston University.www.franklinpierce.edu 25

College of Graduate & Professional Studies news . . .An American Red CrossBlood Drive was heldon Sept. 9, 2012, in WestLebanon, N.H., hostedby Shaw’s. MackenzieMonahan, PA student,organized the event.Approximately 20 pints ofblood were donated.Franklin Pierce atConcord createda giant 30-foottimeline on the wallto display importantdates in the historyof Franklin PierceUniversity.Franklin Pierce at Concord, Manchester, andPortsmouth collected “50 Bags for 50 Families” forFamilies in Transition(FIT), a nonprofitorganization locatedin Manchester andConcord, N.H.,founded in 1995in response to thegrowing number ofhomeless individuals and families throughout New Hampshire.The bags were delivered to FIT in November 2012.Franklin Pierce at Lebanon supported the UpperValley Haven with donated items for Thanksgiving Givingmeals last November. The Upper Valley Haven providestemporary shelter and educational programming forhomeless families and adults as well as food and clothing toanyone in need.Franklin Pierce at Goodyear was acknowledged bythe city of Goodyear, Ariz., for bringing 30 volunteers to“Make a DifferenceDay” on Oct. 27,2012. Studentcontributionsincluded powerwashing, painting,and general fix-upsof local parks,fire stations, andpolice stations. Prof. Teri Roberts organized the activityand accepted the Certificate of Appreciation at the CityCouncil meeting.Dr. Marilyn Moffett coordinated a health screening forcommunity participants in October 2012 at the Goodyearcampus. DPTstudents enrolled inthe geriatrics courseprovided generalhealth and postureassessments, aswell as tests forbalance and falls.Dr. Moffett alsocoordinated the DPT student participation in October forthe Alzheimer’s Walk in Sun City, Ariz., to raise awarenessand research funds for Alzheimer’s Disease.Goodyear class reps also met with the volunteercoordinator for the Greater Phoenix Boys and Girls Clubsto discuss their needs. They committed to provide ongoingservice to the seven clubs in the Greater Phoenix areathroughout the year.new address for:Franklin Pierce at Goodyear, Arizona14455 West Van Buren StreetSuite 100, Building AGoodyear, AZ 85338Phone: (623) 518-2386 | Fax: (623) 518-240226 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

By Lisa MurrayEvery year the Adventure Recreation department organizes a Grand Monadnock climb in September.This annual tradition is a fun way for freshmen as well as upperclassmen, faculty, and staff to get to knowMount Monadnock — up close and personal. About 120 took part in the 2012 Grand Monadnock climb,which ended up in a surprising way for many people in the group. About 35 students, faculty, and staffassisted an injured woman theyencountered near the summit of themountain. They took turns carrying herdown one of the steepest trails on astretcher (and through the rain), alongwith members of the New HampshireFish and Game Department, andvolunteers from the Upper ValleyWilderness Response Search andRescue Team.The letter of thanks on this page wassent to the University. The FranklinPierce community is proud of thegenerous and caring (not to mentionphysically fit!) individuals who reachedout to help so readily.To whom it may concern,10/15/2012This letter is written to offer a great gratitude to the Franklin Pierce students whohelped us in a time of alarming need.On September 8, 2012, a group of individuals from UMass Lowell and MillCity Church in Lowell, MA hiked Mount Monadnock. On the summit of themountain, one of our friends, Mia Parviainen, fell and broke her ankle verybadly. We were confronted with the reality that we were atop a mountain withnowhere to turn and with a serious injury on our hands. It was then that a groupof young men from Franklin Pierce stopped and helped us - they contacted themountain patrol, helped wrap the ankle, kept Mia calm, and thought throughthe best plan of action. When the mountain patrol reached the summit, theyexplained that we would need to carry Mia down the mountain on a stretcher. Itwas estimated to be an 8 to 10 hour excursion, with rain on the way. Not onlydid those 4 young men offer to help, but the entire Franklin Pierce group thatwas hiking decided to serve us by helping carry Mia down the mountain. Our“8 to 10 hour” expected time proved wrong - with Franklin Pierce’s help, wewere able to get Mia down the mountain and on her way to the hospital in just 3hours.The purpose of this letter is to thank everyone who helped us out that day - thestudents and faculty who decided to sacrifice their time, energy, (and seeing themountain top!) to offer their hands in our time of trouble. Please make sure thisthank-you letter is circulated among the students and faculty who decided tooffer their strength, kindness, and ability to see that our friend Mia made it downthe mountain safely.We are so thankful that you were all hiking that day. Every one of you made ahuge difference. We had prayed for God’s provision in Mia’s situation, and webelieve that He answered those prayers in you. Know that your selflessness isdeeply appreciated by all of us!With sincere gratitude,Your friends at UMass Lowell and Mill City Churchwww.franklinpierce.edu 27

AlumniYour Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors1966 - 1969David B. Groder ’66Richard Falconi ’69Ray Schank ’691970 - 1979Arthur Fink ’72Scott Babitts ’731980 - 1989Bob Riley ’82Kimberley (Lewis) Riley ’83Adam N. Grill ’891990 - 1999Chris Holman ’992000 - 2009Tara (Pietraszuk) Shollenberger ’04Remi Francoeur ’04Jennifer (Scott) Forry ’04Allison Smith ’07Coursen Schneider ’09College of Graduate &Professional StudiesValerie Kennedy ’91Pamela Sanderson ’98, G’08Hello Fellow Alumni,My heartfelt thoughts to our alumni andtheir families and friends who lives havebeen impacted by the disaster of Sandy orthe tragedy at Sandy Hook ElementarySchool. Please know that you are in thethoughts and prayers of your fellow alumni.It gives me great pleasure to once againupdate you on the latest Alumni Boardhappenings. This has already been anexhilarating year for the University!During Alumni & Reunion Weekend, wekicked off our year-long 50 th Anniversarycelebration. The weekend-long kick-offincluded our 2 nd Annual Alumni CareerSymposium, a Pioneer and AlumniAssociation Board of Directors Pastand Present Reception, and our annualReunion Celebration and Eveningof Excellence Awards Program. Thecelebrations ended with a premiere ofThe First 50 Years of Franklin Pierce – adocumentary by Prof. Doug Challengerand Laurie Stamell – a spectacularfireworks display, and the inaugural SprintFootball game, which saw our Ravenstake the number 1-ranked Quakers ofthe University of Pennsylvania to theclosing seconds.In October we welcomed our newDirector of Alumni Relations, ChristinaYoung. Christina brings a breadth ofexperience in the Alumni Relations fieldto our University. She has already had animpact on our mission of engagementby collaborating with the Alumni Boardon improved events and creating moreopportunities to mingle with peers, as wellas redesigning our Alumni Newsletter tomake it more appealing and informative.This is just the tip of the iceberg. I amextremely excited to be working withChristina and look forward to updatingyou on future endeavors.These are only a few of the excitingthings going on within your AlumniAssociation. We hope to see you atan event soon. To learn more, go to:www.franklinpierce.edu/alumniAdam Grill ’89Alumni Association Board PresidentCT ~ Andrea Beaudette ’00FL ~ Henry Ellis ’69MA ~ Remi Francoeur ’04Chapter and RegionsNC ~ Tara (Pietraszuk) Shollenberger ’04NH ~ Scott Weisman ’03NYC/NJ ~ Kevin Shirvell ’01Regina Bonito ’05RI ~ Kristen Costa ’05S CA ~ Sharon Lyn Stein ’71Wash., DC ~ Jen DePaul ’08Phil Updegraff ’9928 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

CGPSCollege of Graduate & Professional StudiesThe Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) program at Franklin PierceUniversity is offered in bothConcord, N.H., and Goodyear,Ariz. Franklin Pierce at Goodyearrecently moved to a beautiful newlocation! Franklin Pierce's DPTprogram is CAPTE-accreditedand prepares graduates for workin hospitals, skilled nursing andassisted living facilities, outpatientclinics, wellness and sportsfacilities, and private homes.Dr. Josh Cleland directs DPT lab students in Concord.The DPT program can be completed in two and a half academic years and includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical workin various settings. The employment rate of Franklin Pierce DPT graduates has been 100 percent within six months ofpassing the licensing exam – no wonder that this is a very competitive and popular program!Dr. Jodi Young demonstrating a technique in Goodyear.Above: New facilities for Goodyear, Ariz. center.Bottom: Goodyear students learn to criticallyevaluate published research.www.franklinpierce.edu 29

Phi•lan•thro•py [fi-lan-thruh-pee]the desire to promote the welfare of others, usually manifested by the generous donation ofmoney to institutions of learning, good causes, hospitals, and other socially useful purposes.A Tradition of Generosity BeginsBy Kathryn Buttrick“Generosity is the flower of justice!” exclaimed NathanielHawthorne, a close friend of U.S. President Franklin Pierce. In1864, when Hawthorne was in his dying days, he sought help fromPierce; Hawthorne asked him to care for his children after he wasgone. That day, President Pierce began a legacy of generositytoward children and students which was especially meaningful,because President Pierce and his wife had threechildren who all died in childhood.Just as President Pierce cared for Hawthorne’schildren in need, so too are our alumni caringfor students. Our 50 th Anniversary year marksan exciting alumni initiative; several alumni havedecided to show their support by matching thefunds raised for class gifts. These alumni wereinspired because last year, a large portion of the Franklin Piercestudent body participated in their class giving: 43 percent of theSeniors, 24 percent of the Juniors, 19 percent of the Sophomores,and 41 percent of the Freshmen. The alumni were impressed anddecided they wanted to help.Mike Gasper ’01, who was the Student Government Associationpresident for two years, a parliamentarian, and a class president, isgoing to match the Freshman gift. In the tradition of PresidentFranklin Pierce, Michael is excited about creating a culture ofphilanthropy among the students so that they are inspired tosupport our students when they become alumni.Mike Hanley ’97 and Donna Hanley are matching theSophomore gift. “I’m not much for words for the most part,but I can truthfully say that I would not have accomplished andexperienced everything that has been a part of my life without allof the people who contributed to my life,” said Mike. “The teachersand instructors who have shared their knowledge, the studentsand friends who have shared their expertise, and the people whohave shared financially are the reason that my life is what it is. Themore each of us shares, the greater number of people we touch.”"The word philanthropy has its roots in theGreek language meaning 'love for mankind.'It was never meant to apply only to donors ofthousands or millions of dollars." ~ Arthur C. FrantzrebThe Junior gift will be matched by a graduate of the Class of 1981who wishes to remain anonymous. In April 2012, he visited thecampus for the first time since graduation and was so inspiredby the students and changes on campus that he decided tomatch the Junior Class gift. Provost Kim Mooney describes himas “a former class leader, but not just in name and title. He wasalways warm, personable, and approachable and was known asa good friend to others. He loved Franklin Pierce then, and heloves it now.”We are grateful for every gift that alumni, students, parents, andfriends give to help students at Franklin Pierce University. We areespecially proud of the class leaders who are inspiring the habit ofgiving among students and for the alumni who are matching thosegifts. It is a meaningful legacy worthy of the generosity PresidentFranklin Pierce showed to Nathaniel Hawthorne,s children.30 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Franklin Pierce Universitythanks the following Sponsors for supportingour 50 th Anniversary celebrations and events!President’s Level: $10,000Atlas PyroVision ProductionsSodexoMr. Attilio & Mrs. Beverly PetrocelliMr. Michael Weinbaum ’89 & Mrs. Melissa (Petrocelli) Weinbaum ’89Mr. Michael Lamoretti ’90 & Mrs. Jill (Petrocelli) Lamoretti ’91Platinum Level: $7,500Securitas Security Services USAGold Level: $5,000Eckman ConstructionRindge Pizza HavenSpectrum Creative SolutionsSilver Level: $2,500BelletetesService First, Inc.Bronze Level: $1,000Bernstein ShurFollett Higher EducationLebanon Property ManagementSymQuest Groupwww.franklinpierce.edu 31

AthleticsRicky Gray’s Journey fromMilitary to GolfBy Dave Sweet ’15, Athletics Student Feature WriterFor many students, a college education is an expectedsteppingstone in life, with the expectation of going to college atage 18, or else facing an unfulfilled life plagued by mediocrity! Formen’s golf’s Ricky Gray, the path to a university education wasnot so simple.“I didn’t care too much for high school,” said Gray, a senior fromJaffrey, N.H. “I never really studied, never tried too hard on myschoolwork. I knew at that point that I still had a lot to learn, andcollege wasn’t for me. So I joined the military.”Gray enlisted in the army straight out of high school, at whichpoint he was sent to Washington, D.C. to serve as a member ofthe Honor Guard. The experience, Gray emphasized, taught hima greater sense of appreciation.“You’re constantly following someone else’s schedule,” he said. “Soyou have to quickly learn to discipline yourself, or you won’t makeit. It makes you realize how good we have our lives, especiallythe small things that we take for granted every day. I rememberthe first day they took everything away from us: personal items,electronics, any source of communication. I remember thatsomething as little as receiving a letter became a huge source ofmotivation for me, which is different compared to a world wherepeople communicate instantly.”Two years into his service, Gray got into a serious car accidentand suffered a traumatic brain injury. He rehabbed at WalterReed Medical Center in Virginia for nine months. It was duringthis time that he began to take lessons from a pro in the area, JimEstes, who offered free lessons to veterans as part of the Salute toMilitary Golf Association. Up until that point, Gray had nevertouched a golf club.“The first four or five months I started playing, I probably playedmore golf than most people play in a year and a half. I would go tothe range and practice every single day,” Gray said.After a year working as a correctional officer, Gray decided he hadchanged his mind about college. Knowing the military could payfor his education, he applied to Franklin Pierce and joined the golfteam. Through three seasons with the team, he has produced threetop-20 finishes, and this past season as a member of the regularrotation, he averaged a score of 81.4. Currently in the processof applying to graduate schools, Gray hopes to put his degree inpsychology to use once he has completed his education.“I’d really like to work with veterans,” he said, “and help them outwith their adjustment back to civilian life. I’ve been there. I knowwhat it’s like to have a traumatic injury and then get forced backout into the world. I want to help those people.” Ironically enough,Ricky Gray has found that the education he once loathed may behis biggest asset – that, and the discipline instilled in him by theUnited States Army.“It really is strange to think about it. Ten years ago – even five yearsago – I never would have imagined I’d be where I am today,” Grayreflected. “There are a lot of people and a lot of places I couldthank for that, but it would be too soon. I’m still not finished.”32 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

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Volleyball’s Catie Swiderski FindsStrength Through TragedyBy Dave Sweet ’15, Athletics Student Feature WriterThere are no guarantees in life. Every singleday circumstances change. To put it mildly,women’s volleyball’s Catie Swiderski hasdealt with changes far beyond what isexpected of a typical 20-year-old. Whiledoing so, she has proven that no matterhow dire the circumstances, it is how onereacts to change – not the changes alone –that determine who you are and where youare headed.When Swiderski was 11 years old, she losther mother to a four-year battle with breastcancer. Devastated, she looked for ways topay tribute to her late mother's memory.“I actually never played volleyball before,”she said. “That was kind of new for me backthen. But my dad was always big on it, andI just fell in love with the sport. And thenwe found out about all the fundraisingopportunities, and it went hand-in-handwith what I wanted to do. I could play thesport I loved but do something for mymom at the same time.”The fundraiser Swiderski referred to iscalled the Side-Out Foundation, whichis a nonprofit that raises money forbreast cancer awareness and research.Side-Out fundraises primarily through"Dig-Pink" events, which are volleyballmatches that encourage fans to wearpink, collect information, and donateto the cause. Swiderski began fundraisingfor the foundation directly when she wasin the 10 th grade in her hometown (RockyPoint, N.Y.).“We had donated to Side-Out before,but there was no real affiliation with theprogram on Long Island. So we had toget that started on our own,” she said. “Mydad and I proposed it as an idea to one ofthe coaches, who proposed the idea tosomeone else, and then it kind of just tookoff from there.”In three years of fundraising at RockyPoint High School, Swiderski helped raisemore than $30,000. Her younger sister,Jaclyn, continues to lead fundraising effortsthere. At Franklin Pierce, Swiderski hasalso had fundraising success. In 2011, theteam raised more than $1,400 through theDig-Pink program, and upped the total byraising more than $3,000 this past year.Swiderski identifies fundraising as a keyelement in her life. Even if she didn’t havesuch a personal connection to the cause,Swiderski still believes charitable effortswould have a special place in her heart.“I have my own reasons for gettinginvolved,” she said, “but I think even if Ididn’t have those reasons, I would still wantto get involved. I think our generationneeds to step up, take charge, and takeinitiative for these kinds of causes. If wedon’t start giving back to the community,how can we expect anyone else to?”Although her off-the-court efforts areremarkable, Swiderski leaves quite theimpression on the volleyball court as well.In high school she was a four-year starter asPhoto by Richard Orroutside hitter, three of which she was teamcaptain. Swiderski holds her school’s recordfor kills, hitting percentage, and aces in asingle match. As a freshman in 2011, shestarted every game for the Ravens and ledthe team in kills and aces per set. In 2012,she ranked second on the team with 272kills, helping to guide Franklin Pierce tothe NCAA Division II Tournament.Eight years since the passing of her mother,Swiderski maintains that she has in factgained something from her family’s ordeal.She proves that in even the most difficultcircumstances, good can prevail out of anytype of change.“Obviously, I wish none of this everhappened, but I always say that I'm acompletely different person because itdid,” she said. “I think it changed me andmy entire family for the better. It pushedme to get involved in the community andhelp people. It showed me the importanceof family and to never take anyone forgranted. So not only have I matured as aperson, but not having her here has mademe that much closer to my family. It’s hardto really describe, and I’m sure it’s evenharder to understand, but where I am todaycould never have happened if things didn'tgo the way they did. I won’t forget that.”34 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

A Jill of All Trades: Women’s Cross Country’s Ashley MarescaBy Dave Sweet ’15, Athletics Student Feature WriterThe life of a student athlete is a demanding one to say the least:homework, practice, study, practice, more studying and morepractice – all the while maintaining a social life. One would thinkit is nearly impossible to have time for much else.Women’s cross country’s Ashley Maresca disproves that theory.Not only does she maintain her studies and practice daily, she is auniquely talented musician.“I think it’s beneficial for athletes to do things outside of theirsport, because it’s important to be wellrounded,” Ashley said. “The collegeexperience is one of those situationswhere you get out of it what you putinto it. When you involve yourself indifferent activities, you allow yourselfthe opportunity to meet new peopleand try things that may be out of yourcomfort zone.”So what exactly is Ashley’s comfortzone, you might ask? Well that alldepends on where you begin.Her love for music was triggeredearly. She began taking piano lessonsas a child, and as school continued, she partook in chorus anddeveloped her vocal skills along with the piano. But her love formusic did not stop there. A few years ago, she taught herself toplay the guitar and even managed to learn the ukulele (yes, theukulele). No formal lessons necessary, however; she taught herself.Today she attempts to apply that sense of self-teaching to her ownmusic. Her YouTube channel features covers of songs like “WhoYou Are” by Jessie J and “Glitter in the Air” by P!nk. But eachcover has a unique sense of individuality to it. Her cover of “KeepYour Head Up” by Andy Grammer, for example, is a delightful,faster-paced acoustic version. That sense of identity in her music issomething Ashley strives for.“My music is different from most of the mainstream because it’spersonal to me. Making music is a way for me to positively portraymy emotions,” Ashley said. “Most mainstream music nowadaysisn’t even written by the artist and has a meaning that is intended toappeal to the listener, rather than music that comes straight fromthe artist’s heart.”The Franklin Pierce newcomer is no slouch on the track either.She was a district all-star at North Warren High School(Chestertown, N.Y.) for all four years. Her team was leaguechampion her senior year and participated in the statewide meet.So does it end there? Not even close.In the classroom, Ashley plans on becominga Health Sciences major. “I want to be adoctor,” she said, “but more specifically, Iwant to work with alternative medicine.Instead of just giving patients pills orsomething like that to ease pain, I wantto try to find the root of the cause and fixit more permanently. It sounds corny, butI really just want to make the world ahealthier place.”Oh … and she just happens to be a publishedPhoto by Richard Orr photographer. She bought a camera a fewyears ago and became fascinated with thehobby. So much so, in fact, that Muscle Machines – an automagazine – published one of her photos.So there it is. In a world where student athletes are so oftenbounded by their need to practice and study, and then study moreand practice some more, Ashley Maresca personifies the powerthat someone with a well-rounded skillset can have. Sure, she canprobably run faster than you, sing better, and take better photos.But all the while, she demonstrates a kind of subtle humility youwouldn't expect to be paired with such talent.“Fame isn’t what’s important,” she made clear. “That’s not somethingI expect out of life. I simply love making music because it’s aform of expression. Some people yell. I go run, or take pictures, orwrite a song. In the end, I just want to help people. Until then, I'mgoing to keep doing what makes me happy.”www.franklinpierce.edu 35

Class Notes1967Hugh Fiore reports that his middle daughter, Melissa,gave birth to twin girls Sept. 17, 2012, bringing theirtotal number of grandchildren to four. They had allthree children, spouses, and grandchildren in Floridafor Thanksgiving. The gang totaled 12, and a greattime was had by all!1968Leonard Teitler is currently married and has a 6-yearold grandson.Albert Isola and Valerie (Petrucelli) Isolacelebrated their 44 th wedding anniversary onDec. 1, 2012.Margaret (O'Leary) Cain and her husband, Bill, builta new home in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and retired thereat the end of 2010. The Cains have continued theirlust for travel and visited Belize and Guatemala inMarch 2012 and Greenland in August 2012. Plansfor 2013 include trips to Jordan, Slovenia, Croatia,and Venice.1969Paul Marzell has been taking ballroom dancinglessons for the past 2½ years. Last May, Paul underwentquintuple open heart by-pass surgery, but recoveredwell. Paul is working full-time as a professional taxadvisor and tax advocate, representing propertytaxpayers in having their property assessment andtaxes reduced so that they do not pay more than theirfair share.Leslie (Les) Weitzman has been married to Andreafor 41 years. They live in Bryn Mawr, Pa. Leslie is vicepresident of Park America, Inc. and operates parkinglots and garages along the East Coast. They havethree grown children and six grandchildren ranging inages from 1 to 7 years old.Fred Dioguardi is living on Singer Island in PalmBeach County, Fla., with his wife, Robin. Fred has apart-time job working in the paint department at theHome Depot in Lake Park, and his wife has a cleaningbusiness. Their daughters, Amanda and Courtney, areboth married and working in New York.Tom Cafone lives in San Diego, Calif., and is aprofessional speaker; he has given keynote speeches,seminars, and workshops in most of the 50 states andin 5 countries on effective communication in business,team-building, leadership, and more. He also assistspeople in creating an early retirement for themselves… and is often found on various golf courses. Contacthim at Tom@TomCafone.com.1970Joseph Cafaro is currently providing counselingservices to students at Fairleigh Dickinson University.Philip Bruno is brokering overstock books forpublishers, living in Manhattan, and enjoying life.1971Philip "Kip" Charbonneau is a retired schooladministrator for Webster Public Schools inWebster, Mass.1972Daniel Doll attended Franklin Pierce from 1968-1970. He enjoyed his two years, but transferred andfinished at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., in1972. Daniel has been married for 38 years, and hastwo sons. His wife is a special ed teacher, and he hasbeen working as an operating engineer in New YorkCity for 35 years.Jack Alexander married Deborah Peacock ’71after graduation in June 1972; they celebrated their40 th this past year. They have three children: Robert(Alex), Margaret, and Anne Spencer. Alex has adaughter, (10); and Maggie has a daughter (9), anda son (2). Maggie graduated from medical schoolin 2010 and is a pediatric resident at Children's Hospitalin Columbia, S.C. Jack’s email: vintageboy944@yahoo.com.Michele (Elichman) Cherney is a physician recruiterworking for a large medical group in SouthernCalifornia and is expecting her first grandchildin March. She is still best friends with AndreaRosenberg Zeigler who is also in California; theywere roommates in 1972!1974Rona (Sincoff) Dudas has two children, Amandaand Jordan.Barry Dworkin left Worcester, Mass., for Los Angelesafter the winter of 1978. Barry has been married toJane (from Los Angeles) for 32 years. Their daughter,Jennifer, is 30, married, and a school teacher; theirson, David, is 25 and still in school.Charles Deitch retired from General Dynamics inSeptember. He is currently living in Lake Worth,Fla. Charlie is still playing softball, tennis, and has amobile disc jockey business in sunny South Florida.Anthony Albanese is the superintendent of schoolsin Margaretville, N.Y. He has one grandson, Nico,born Jan. 31, 2011.1975Marietta R. Stone Anastas and her husband, John,have launched a new business, Wolf Products, LLC.It is an environmentally friendly bird deterrent. Visitthem at www.FearWolf.com for more information.Lawrence Abramson and his wife, Patti, enjoybeing grandparents to Xander Carl Chen, bornMay 11, 2012. Their youngest son, Marc, is in thePeace Corps in Zambia; middle daughter, Kate, isa social worker in D.C.; and their oldest daughter,Emily, is finishing a fellowship in sports medicine inArlington, Texas.Deborah (Phillips) Whittle married Harte J. Whittle’74 on Oct. 4,1975. They have been married for 37wonderful years and have two great sons.1976Kenneth Willey retired three years ago and lives inDeerfield, N.H. Kenneth has worked for a companycalled AssureTec Systems in Manchester, N.H., whichdesigns and manufactures documentation andidentification systems used in identification of licensesand passports. Kenneth was a senior design engineer.Helene (Greenewald) Just says, “To our friends atFranklin Pierce, our family experienced a life-alteringevent. Hurricane Sandy devastated our home butrenewed our faith in friends and family and tested ourstrength. Happily, we won out over Sandy.”1978This year Josh Krantz will celebrate 25 years as theCEO and president of National Property Associates,Inc. Married for 25 years to Heidi, they have a son,Jake, at UMass, and a daughter, Alexis, who will go toUniversity of Indiana next year. For the last 25 years,Gregg Royer’s family and Josh's have gone on skiingvacations together in Colorado.Glenn Vitale settled in Milford, Conn., and has threeoffices and three partners in practice in the NewHaven area. He would love to see all of you for thisyear’s Alumni Weekend, class of ’78 or not! If you cannot make it for the reunion, please get in touch withGlen at: footfixers4@aol.com.1980Amy Gardner is a meteorologist and writer (whoreturned to Rindge for Franklin Pierce’s summerprogram, “The Press & the Presidency”). Amy marrieda wonderful, kind, midwestern man in 2010 andmoved to his farm in Kansas. Amy misses MaureenBrannigan and Lisa Weidner '82 (in memory) andencourages friends and fellow alum to stay in touch!rotatingstorm2004@yahoo.comCharles Callahan returned to school to earn a BSNat UMass-Amherst. He is working in the emergencydepartment at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield,Mass. Currently working on his master's degree,Charles is enjoying time with his wife, Donna, and hischildren and grandchild, Sabina. Charles continues toreside in Palmer, Mass.1981Colonel Michael Braman recently retired from theUnited States Air Force after a 31-year career. Hestarted a second career as a consultant with RylexConsulting, LLC, in Layton, Utah.Rebecca (Jorn) Decker took a year off while sheand her family moved to the Eastern Shore regionof Maryland. This year she is teaching 8 th gradeEnglish and loves being back in the classroom! Beckycontinues to enjoy her children and her 1-year-oldgrandson, Miles. A special shout-out to Class of ’81and Psycho Ward!Karen (Harms) Pearson has been in Aruba for 21years, living the island life. She enjoys working as awholesale distributor. Karen's son, Bryan, is attendingMontclair State University in New Jersey, and Tyler isattending school in Aruba. Karen would love to seeany friends who come to the island: karendharms@gmail.com.1982Roberta (Szewczyk) Bergeron has been workingas the senior microbiologist for Medtronic Vascularin Danvers, Mass., for 10+ years. She has a beautiful1½-year-old grandson. Roberta is active in her churchand has traveled to India and Romania on missiontrips; in 2013 she will go to Haiti with Convoy of Hope.Rachel (Rauch) and Andrew Schwartz ’81 returned toRindge to celebrate their 30 th Reunions consecutivelyin 2011 and 2012. Daniel, their first son, has a fulltimejob at Stony Brook University in admissions.David, their second son, is a junior at Franklin Piercemajoring in Social Work/Counseling. Andy sold hisdental practice and is now a full-time professor atStony Brook University Dental School; he is the 3 rdyear clinical coordinator. They have purchased 43acres in Jaffrey and hope to build a house and retirein New Hampshire.36 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

1983Jeffrey Feld and Peggy (O'Brien) Feld celebratedtheir 25 th wedding anniversary this past April.They have two daughters: Elisabeth (22), whois pursuing her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry atLouisiana State University on a full fellowshipscholarship, and Emily (18), graduating from highschool this coming June.Nestor Soto is an ordained minister who has servedin pastoral and chaplaincy ministries over the past 20years. In 2011, Nestor completed his M.A. in BiblicalLiterature at the Alliance Theological Seminary inNyack, N.Y. In January, he will begin to serve as thepastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churchin Peckville, Pa.1984Gerald Cooke is working as the director of marketingfor two multi-disciplined medical centers in northernNew Jersey. He lives on a working timber farm innorthwest New Jersey near the Delaware Water Gapwith his wife, Jody, and daughter, Melanie.1985Stephen Laro retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23years and is enjoying visits from family. He wishes allof you the very best!James German is the project lead at Amtrak forNew Multi Year $300 M Passenger Car Procurementprogram. He has married again with a total of fivekids. As his 17 year old is looking at college, James isnot sure where the time has gone since ’85! He hopesto see all of you at the Reunion.1986Thomas King-McMahon and his wife of 17 years areliving in the East Bay, just outside of San Francisco.Thomas has accepted a new position at UCSF-Mission Bay as a senior research associate and labmanager for two large labs. He just completed 21years at Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center as aresearch associate.1987Rob Taylor is living in Dover, N.H., and can beemailed at: Taltos42@comcast.net.Randolph Razook retired from MIT LincolnLaboratory in September 2011, when he accepteda position with Modern Technology Solutions,Inc. as a flight test engineer under contract tothe Missile Defense Agency’s Theater HighAltitude Area Defense program. Randy and his wiferecently celebrated a 30 th wedding anniversary onSept. 11, 2012.1988Stephen Arwine is working as the support managerat the U.S. Embassy in Kabul and is responsiblefor the effective operation of various projectactivities, including IT, housing, transportation,project controls, logistics, procurement, security,subcontracts, and property accounting; compliancewith federal regulations and periodic interface withU.S. government entities is also required.Nan McCarthy reports that in January 2012 shewas invited to become an associate member of theMiniature Painters, Gravers & Sculptors Society ofWashington, D.C., where she has exhibited for years.Her work continues to sell at Surroundings Art Galleryin Center Sandwich, N.H., and The Gallery at WellSweep in Hillsborough, N.H. www.nanmccarthy.com1989Ronald Biron, a graduate of CGPS ’89 and ’12,was campus director for the West Lebanon Centerof Franklin Pierce College from 2003-2006. He wasrecently named President of Lebanon College.Laura (Wehman) Miller finished her Associates inAccounting degree in December 2012 and is nowhelping her husband at the family business of SpectroOils of America, in Brookfield, Conn. Race Hill Farmcontinues to grow; they put up about 10,000 bales ofhay this year for their 23 head of cattle.1990Ilona Reinitzer recently published a book about thetrue survival story of her 84-year-old father, JuliusReinitzer. The title of the book is The Nine Lives ofJulius. You can read a summary of the book at herwebsite: www.ninelivesofjulius.com1991Frank Roth has begun finishing his M.B.A. inHealthcare Administration with Franklin PierceUniversity’s online M.B.A. program. Frank also worksas the director of eligibility certification and outreachfor the Washington Metropolitan Area TransitAuthority in Washington, D.C. He leads a team of22 who are responsible for determining eligibility forparatransit service and more.1992David Schmidt is married to Eileen and has a 6-yearoldson, PJ; they live in Westwood, N.J. David is thedistrict sales manager of Fedway Associates. Fellowalums that he hangs outs with are Bill “Cheech”Hall, Tom Bott, Chris Schmidt, Eric Incandela,Brad Slovikowski, Bill Williamson, Dave Robinson,Gregg Doody, and Kevin Calhoun.Elaine (Jubar) Sampson graduated with a Masterof Science in Rehabilitation Counseling in Augustand took a position as a visiting instructor atWest Virginia University in the Counseling,Rehabilitation Counseling and Counseling PsychologyDepartment. Elaine attained national certification asa certified rehabilitation counselor and is a memberof the Golden Key and Chi Sigma Iota InternationalHonor Societies.Gregory Doody enjoyed seeing so many peopleat the 20 th reunion! Gregory currently serves on theBoard of Trustees at the University and has recentlybeen elected as the chairperson of the Student Lifeand Athletics Committee. If you want to becomemore involved or want to plan a trip to campus,contact him at: greggd01@yahoo.com.1993Wendy (Ashkenazy) Farr is married to Lee Farr;they have two children, a boy Preston (7) and a girlEmercyn (5) and live in Phoenix, Ariz. Wendy has aPh.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona StateUniversity and is currently a professor at the Collegeof Education at Arizona State University.Carolyn (Levey) Ward started a new career inbusiness after teaching for several years. She workedfor someone for about eight years until she decided tostart her own business. Now she owns a constructioncompany working as a sub-contractor, supplying andinstalling toilet partitions, lockers, casework, markerboards, and other miscellaneous building specialties.1994Dianne Paquette M.B.A. ’10, celebrated 21 years ofmarriage with her husband, Joe. Dianne is working atOsram Sylvania Inc. in finance and has started a sidecareer as a voiceover artist. Her son, Jeff (18), justvoted in his first election, and Justin (14) just enteredhigh school. Email Dianne at: dipaqphoto@comcast.net or PaqVoice@comcast.net.Maurice Richard retired in 1994. Maurice now hastwo grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mauricecelebrated 49 years of marriage in October 2012.He was previously the president of Dover Children'sHome and a board member of DSCC. He continuesto have a small Ebay business and is involved with theSchool of Esoteric Sciences.Christine (Bohnert) Bredow is working as a full-timespecial education teacher outside of Lake Tahoe, Nev.She has two beautiful girls, both under the age of five,and has been married for almost eight years. Christineand her family will be going East this summer to LongBeach Island where her family recently survived Sandy.Michele Ladone and Theodore Sobocienski ’91 metat Pierce back in 1990 and were married in 2000 – nottechnically newlyweds, but very happy!1995Mary Lou (Wahl) Lindquist and husband DanLindquist will be married 24 years on April 1, 2013.They now live in Palm Harbor, Fla., with their twodaughters, Sarah (20) and Emily (17).1996Damon Peter Rallis is entering his 12 th year as amunicipal employee for the Town of Southold. Helives in Mattituck, N.Y., with his partner, Joanna Land,and his two boys, Luca Owen (8) and Destin Elijah (5).Damon has also found success as an award-winningfreelance writer and humorist.Mark "Pappy" Alloway lives in Barnard, Vt., and hasbeen happily married for 8½ years to his wonderfulbride, Sally. He is a professional actor working withAct One Productions. He also works as a substituteteacher in Hanover, N.H. For the past four years, Markand Sally have spent February and March in GardenCity, S.C.1998Scott R. Caseley signed on with MuseItUp Publishingin 2012 for the publication of his novel, Isosceles, ayoung adult coming-of-age mystery/romance. It wasreleased on Jan. 11, 2013. For more information, visit:www.museituppublishing.com1999Jaime (Danowski) Marilotta is still teaching juniorhigh social studies on eastern Long Island. Jaime andher husband, Jack, have a 2½-year-old son, Jack, anda 5-month-old daughter, Sophia. Jamie is loving life,despite her disbelief at turning 35 on Thanksgiving –how did that happen?!Claudia Pazmino has over 10 years of professionalexperience in TV production with a diverse backgroundin different types of programming. Claudia hasworked on reality shows, biographies, documentaryseries, clip/countdown shows, and a talk show. Shealso has experience in producing special events, liveevents, panel discussions, and workshops.2000Chrissy Hogue brings her comedic and dramatic tourde force to the stage in Robert Lynn's, The StupidEconomy. Through personal accounts, the show getsto the heart of the matter of what is ailing our country,providing a launching point for a conversation aboutwhere we have been and where we are going asindividuals and as a country.www.franklinpierce.edu 37

2002Hilary Shaw is engaged to Michael Finklestein. ASeptember 2013 wedding is planned in Maine. Theyreside in Washington, D.C.Michael Whitney ‘02 and son,Davis Michael.Michael Whitney is anadvocate for adoptionand hopes to adoptagain soon. He was thetop agent again in 2012for New Hampshire withproduction and sales.He loves working at ahomeless shelter. He hasa one-year-old son namedDavis Michael.Christine Lewis ’02, M.B.A. ’06 and Thom Hortonwere married on Aug. 4, 2012, in Brookline, N.H. Thecouple met their first week of freshman year whileliving in Granite Hall. Christine works at UMass-Lowellas a research data analyst, and Thom is a full-timecaregiver for his father and grandmother.Kelly (Sullivan) LaValle and Joseph LaValle weremarried on March 25, 2012.2003Rebecca (Thibault) Dobson was married in 2008;she and her husband are living in Manchester, N.H.Rebecca gave birth to her second child at the end of2012. After teaching for a few years, Rebecca decidedthat being a stay-at-home mom was more beneficial.They are enjoying every minute of their lives in NewHampshire . . . still!Jacqueline (McDunnah) Metzger and her husbandpurchased a single family home and continue toreside in Wallingford, Conn. Jacqueline recentlybegan a new position as a marketing director/senioradministrator. She also works as a part-time businessinstructor in the evenings.Ian Diamondstone graduated from the M.B.A.program and opened his own company this yearcalled New Forest: www.newforestorganics.net. Ianworks with farmer groups in Indonesia and Guatemalato bring their certified organic tropical spices to theinternational market. Ian was an entrepreneur beforehe earned his M.B.A. from Franklin Pierce.2004Benjamin Clemons was married in May 2012 to JodiSutherland.Christine Lewis (MBA '06) and Thom Horton were married onAug. 4, 2012.G. Andrew Bucci and his wife,Sarah, just purchased a home inRocky Hill, Conn.Jenn (Scott) Forry lives inBrookline, Mass., with herhusband, Ryan, and her, twosons, Liam (5) and Aiden (3). Shecompleted a master’s degree inEducation from Suffolk Universityand is the director of residencelife at Newbury College. Jennserves on the Alumni Boardof Directors as secretary andco-chaired the Boston Area Outof Darkness Walk for SuicidePrevention 2011-2012.Jennifer Melnyk recently movedfrom northern New Jersey towestern North Carolina in July2012. She graduated with amaster’s degree in I/O Psychologyin September which has freed uptime to hike, fish, horseback ride,and keep up with her artisticside. Jennifer is working as ahuman resource manager for aninsurance firm.Tracy Mallette is currently SEO copywriter forBrookstone.Geoffrey Caldwell and a friend opened their ownindependent business in 2011 – an automotiveservice and repair shop named Universal Auto Repairin Ashland, Mass. In 20 months they doubled the sizeof the shop and added three lifts; they now employtwo additional technicians. Geoffrey plans tocomplete the Metacomet-Monadnock trail in thesummer of 2013.Amy (Renczkowski) Erhart married Jeffrey Erhartin Mystic, Conn., on July 15, 2012.Corinne (Curtin) Braciska and husband, ChristopherBraciska, live in Boston. They welcomed a beautifulbaby boy into the world named Ethan on April 27,2011. Corinne works for TD Bank and helped openher second new branch in May of 2012 in Acton,Mass., where she is the bank supervisor. Corinne is inthe Littleton Rotary Club.2005Michael and Rebecca (Robitaille) Bagtaz recentlycelebrated their 5 th wedding anniversary; theywere married on January 26, 2008. Rebeccaalso recently received her master’s in Education fromRivier University.Brian Roy MBA became the director of IT businessconsulting at RSA Corporation in February 2012. Healso successfully defended his dissertation at FranklinPierce as part of the Doctor of Arts program. So it isnow, “Dr. Brian P. Roy.” Brian is also married (back in2002) to Dr. Lisa Roy, who is a 2007 graduate of theFranklin Pierce Doctor of Physical Therapy program.2006Jennifer Bulcao has recently relocated fromNewport, R.I., to San Diego. She has been hiredas the M.B.A. program coordinator at San DiegoState University.Abigail (Nichols) May and her husband, Daniel May’07, were blessed with a son, Noah Michael May,on Aug. 2, 2011, at Southwestern Vermont MedicalCenter in Bennington, Vt.Front Row: Joseph LaValle (groom), Angela Foley '01Second Row: Kelly (Sullivan) LaValle '02 (bride), Caroyln Jepsen '01, Kris Beckeman '03Third Row: Rebecca Gomes '03, Harmony (Goldstein) McQuillan '03, Beth Adams '01,Amanda (Hakala) Schuster '02, Sarah (Miles) Beckeman '04, Meghan (Merolla) Sheffield '01Fourth Row: Crystal (Martin) Herrmann '01, Peter Spinazola '05, Meghann Wright '05,Jason Perry '02, John Herrmann '01, Layla Moore '02, David Pottle '02, Peter Williams '04,Shana Haggerty '02Angie Wirtanen has a newjob: she works in digitaladvertising for CarnegieCommunications, a leader inhigher education marketingand enrollment solutions.Angie works with collegesand universities to help buildonline recruitment strategiesto increase enrollmentthough display, SEO, andPPC campaigns. Angie gotmarried and bought a housein Westminster, Mass., this year.Abby May '06 andDaniel May ’07 withtheir son Noah.Jessica Gale-Tanner and Benjamin Tanner havebeen together for 10 years and will celebrate their 7 thwedding anniversary this summer. Ben is the assistantstore manager at Hannaford in Rindge, N.H. Jessicais a part-time receptionist at Adams Animal Hospitalin Athol, Mass., and is currently looking for full-timeemployment. Their 3-year-old son, Cory, keeps themboth very happy and busy.Tracy (Goguen) Johnson married her husband,Marc, in 2009 and went on to earn a master's degreein Education from New England College. Tracy worksas an elementary teacher. Tracy and Marc reside inAthol, Mass.Talesha Caynon started a new job as an associateattorney at Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer and Nelson, P.A.in August. She works at the firm's Manchester, N.H.,office. The firm represents Franklin Pierce.The families of Sean Gill and Teri Mercurio announcedtheir engagement on Dec. 21, 2012.Matthew Fisher and wife Jennifer (Desantis) Fisherwere married in October 2009; they met the first dayof freshman year. They welcomed their daughter,Madyson, in June 2012.Catherine "Kitty" Glines was hired by Franklin PierceUniversity to design a memorial stained glass windowfor a 1970 alum. It was finished in November 2012 andis hanging in Cheney Hall.Nicole Adams and Kim Hart ’08 were married inNovember 2010.38 Franklin Pierce University spring 2013spring 2013

Nathaniel Horowitz is working full-time in his familyroofing business and part-time on his fortune. Natestarted a new part-time business which launched itsNew Hampshire market in January. Nate was electedin 2012 as a City of Kingston legislator, with greathelp during his campaign from fellow alum, MichaelLiik ’06.Caitlin (Nurge) Harrison and Andrew Harrisonwere married on April 28, 2012, in New Rochelle,N.Y. Many Franklin Pierce alumni were in attendance.They live in Riverdale, Bronx, N.Y. Andrew works inadvertising in New York City and Caitlin works inpublications in Westchester, N.Y.Laurie (Mignanelli) Grant earned her A.S.Computers at Northern Essex and a B.S. GeneralStudies at Franklin Pierce University. She is anemployee benefits AINS, CISR. Laurie marriedKeith Grant of Haverhill in June 2011, and has twodaughters, Stephanie and Christina.2007Matthew Sullivan owns the Galley Restaurant& Pub in Naples, Maine – the winner of the 2012“Best Sandwich In New England” on Adam Richman'sTravel Channel Show. On Feb. 21, 2009, Matthewmarried Meghann.Scott Marshall bought a house in Watertown,Mass., with his wife of three years, Paola BadilloSamperio. Scott left his role as senior accountant/financial analyst at Charles Stark Draper Laboratoryand is now working as a senior financial analyst atCommonwealth Care Alliance in Boston. Scott is alsopursuing his M.B.A. in Finance at Bentley University.Kyle Graham is currently the director of searchengine marketing at Blitz Media in Waltham, Mass.Kyle and his wife have a 2½-year-old daughter namedNeely, and a son, Isaac, born on Dec. 7, 2012.Sara Estis is halfway through completing her Masterof Art in Teaching degree with secondary licensureat Northeastern University. She will be doing herstudent teaching at Quincy High School this winter,and she is looking forward to graduating and startingwork next fall!Joseph Fagelli spent three years in the journalismfield, and then another three in sales since 2009; he iscurrently a sales consultant for UniFirst Corporation inNashville, Tenn. Joe has a wife, Angela, and two babygirls, Amelia Marie and Lydia Noel. They live aboutan hour north of Music City (right over the Kentuckystate line).Bethany Pelletier and Peter Kirchmann weremarried on May 19, 2012, in Williamstown, Mass. Theyreside in Pittsfield, Mass.2008Molly (Joseph) Tinker walked across Spain last fallon the Camino de Santiago, then moved back toMaine, and got married to Craig Tinker on August25, 2012. She is a preschool teacher at a school forchildren with autism.Kelly Nolen became the administrative assistant forthe Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont, located inSouth Burlington, Vt., in September 2012.Nicole Kedaroe received her M.F.A. degree in DancePerformance and Choreography from Smith College.Bethany Pelletier Kirchmann ’07 and Peter Kirchmann ’07 ontheir wedding day, May 19, 2012.She has served as dance faculty and guest artist atSmith College, UMass Amherst, Providence College,and Springfield College. In 2011, Nicole moved toAtlanta, Ga., and utilizes her arts management degreeworking as an education associate for the renownedAtlanta Ballet.Jenna (Mello) Renaud and Keith Renaud ’11 weremarried on Sept. 3, 2011, and are living in Derry,N.H., with their beloved pup, Ollie. Keith is workingfor Bolthouse Farms, and Jenna recently joinedEdge Memory.2009Jennifer (DeGuisto) Goodwin is working as aresidential technician at ASI Maine, where she workswith disabled persons in an independent livingsetting. Jennifer is looking for a master’s programso that she can become a teacher and work in anelementary school as a teacher and social worker.Andrew Lehman is earning a master’s degree inchildhood special education at Brooklyn College inBrooklyn, N.Y. Andrew is student teaching at PS 282 inPark Slope, Brooklyn, N.Y. where he attended gradesK-5 as a child.Kim Ruth was living in New Zealand in 2011 and thenin Sydney, Australia, in 2012, and is now on a bridgingvisa to stay in Australia longer. Fingers crossed theygrant her the visa!Meredith Butler and David O'Brien got engaged inJuly 2012.2010Constance Mettler is employed at R.J. Reynolds,the second-largest U.S. tobacco company, in thehuman resources function HR Rewards & Operationsas an Analyst III. Constance transitioned into a newrole in August 2012; her current responsibilitiesinclude assisting with the payroll processing of all R.J.Reynolds Operating Companies.Rose Finlay married Michael Valentin of Berlin,Germany, on Dec. 21, 2012. They are living andworking in Hamburg, Germany. Rose is a film critic fora handful of publications in Hamburg, and she will beattending the world-renowned Berlinale Film Festivalin Berlin as a journalist.Jenna Mello Renaud ’08 and Keith Renaud ’11 on theirwedding day, Sept. 3, 2012.2011Caitlin Beagan started a new job at New EnglandTech as their records coordinator in the career servicesdepartment. She is responsible for reaching out tograduates for job updates and calculating statisticsbased on their responses, as well as for planningand executing Commencement and all of the CareerExpos that New England Tech holds.Melissa Dymek is working in the Office of the UnderSecretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and HumanRights at the U.S. Department of State. Her officeoversees a range of U.S. foreign policy initiatives thatadvance civilian security around the world. Melissahas been living in the Washington, D.C. area for 1½years; she resides in Arlington, Va.2012Grace Ames lives in Boston with Franklin Piercealums Sarah Brown and Colleen Harrington ’11.Grace found a fabulous job at a public relations firmand is now living the dream, Ravens style.Merrill Vaughan CGPS ’12 is a substitute teacherwith the Pittsfield (NH) Middle High School. Heis going ahead with the Alternative 5 process forcertification with the State of New Hampshire andis involved in various town activities: master plancommittee, emergency management operations(shelter director), highway safety commission, andConcord regional crime line.In MemoriamZachary Constant ’03Rindge AlumniNov. 24, 2012Stephen Kottke ’13StudentNov. 4, 2012Nancy Lynn McMillianSodexo StaffJan. 28, 2013Robert Schiller ’93CGPS AlumniJuly 27, 2012Charles Maxwell ’70Rindge AlumniDec. 2, 2012Elaine Mercier ’96Rindge AlumniFeb. 4, 2013Dr. Nancy PeatmanDPT FacultyDec. 11, 2012Thank you for your submissions. Let us know about your achievements, adventures, andwhat you have been doing since graduation! Please limit your submission to 50 words.Submit your class notes for the next issue by June 1, 2013, at: www.franklinpierce.edu/alumniand click on “Update Your Information.”www.franklinpierce.edu 39

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IWhy my education matters . . ."I am grateful for my scholarship at Franklin Pierce University because without it I may not have hadthe chance to receive a diploma in Sports Recreation Management. The scholarship enabled meto receive my education and participate in an abundance of sports classes and athletic programs."~ Keri Marnane, Senior Class President"My education is crucial in making me a well-rounded and capable member of a community;scholarships I have received from Franklin Pierce have given me a chance to succeed. Iam a declared Political Science major, and it is my dream to become a leader in politics."~ Michael Black-Farrell, Sophomore Class President"I chose to be a Criminal Justice major because I enjoy working with children who are less fortunate;I am considering probation work or counseling. I am grateful for scholarship support because Icould not have started earning my degree without help."~ Beth Cote, Freshman Class Vice President"The teachers here really care, and they want to see the students succeed. The faculty motivateme to be the best student I can be. That means a lot to me because my Environmental Sciencestudies are challenging – in a good way."~ Michael Selling, Student Government Association Senator, Junior Class“My education matters to me because I want to be a lifetime learner. By becoming aPhysician Assistant and entering into the medical field, I will always be expanding my education.”~ Christine Chicoine ’14, Physician Assistant graduate studentBe part of their story.Be part of their success.Give now.Make your gift today: online at franklinpierce.edu/giving, or contactthe Office of Institutional Advancement at (603) 899-4030,or simply use the attached envelope.