Mag_text_Spring 06 - Curry College

Mindy Paige '03 and Jason Grinacoffrecently became engaged. A wedding isplanned for the summer of 2009.Charlie Roberts '03 is living in Springfield,MA and working in Natick atOvations for the Cure as the DevelopmentCoordinator.Patrick Spera '03 and Lawrel Strauch'03 were married in September 2008and honeymooned in Italy. The couplecontinues to live on Nantucket.Kelly Wright '03 and Jason Feldman'03 have recently become engaged. ASummer 2009 wedding in Long Islandis planned. They both currently workfor AIG in downtown Manhattan andreside in Hoboken, NJ.'04Dan Allar '04 and Jeanmarie Conrad'04 were recently engaged. Dan currentlyworks for the Department ofYouth Services as a group worker. Jeanmariejust completed her master'sdegree in Early Childhood Educationand currently works as a KindergartenReading Specialist.Lisa Bello '04 received her master'sdegree in special education in the springof 2008. She is now pursuing a career inmusic, performing all over the EastCoast. She was nominated for a 2008Boston Music Award for Female Vocalistof the Year and has an album due outthis summer.Andrew Bonica '04 married fellowCurry attendee Brandi Lawrence onSeptember 13, 2008 on Cape Cod. Thecouple now lives in Quincy.Kevin Conroy '04 writes, "I justmoved back to Washington DC afterworking in New Hampshire, where Iwas working on a presidential primarycampaign. If anyone is in DC or lookingto get into government/politicalwork please contact me."Zachery Hilliard '04 has been workingas a District Sales Manager for EmpireMerchants LLC since April 2008. He isresponsible for six sales associates andtheir territories. He currently workswith the Barcardi USA portfolio, as wellas Brown Forman and Remy CointreauUSA portfolios.Katie McMakin '04 writes, "I justreceived my master's degree in Education(Counselors Education: MentalHealth and School Adjustment Counseling)from Bridgewater State Collegeon May 14, 2008. I am currently workingat South Bay Mental Health inPlymouth as a Staff Therapist doingcommunity based therapy in the homesof my clients who range from age threeto adult."Kristen (Conkey) Stanton '04 marriedMark Stanton in September 2008 onCape Cod. Angela Cordero '03 andTeresa Constante '04 were part of thebridal party. After a wonderful two weekhoneymoon in Grand Cayman the couplenow resides in Hingham, MA.Pamela (Magill) Underwood '04 marriedPeter Underwood on October 14,2007 at the Harding Allen Estate inBarre, MA. Fellow Curry alums RonaldRamos '04 and Kevin Lebreton '05were in attendance.Scott Rosenberg '04 graduated withhonors from the New England Schoolof Law and was admitted to the MassachusettsBar. He is presently pursuing aLL.M. in tax law at Boston UniversitySchool of Law.Katie (Kopplin) Walsh '04 and hernew husband Michael Walsh, were marriedJuly 13, 2008 and live in Mahwah,NJ. They honeymooned in Hawaii.Classmates in attendance were: JayOakley'04, JD Plato '04, Lisa Irving'04, Ryan Walsh '04, KatherineGomez '04, Matt Newman '04, DeidreLeonard '04, Michael Arienti '05,Melissa Lewis '05, Rose Kay '05, RoryForde '06, and Dennis Fedor '06.Jennifer Ward '04 is the newly hiredAssistant Director of Special Programsat Pine Manor College in ChestnutHill. She supports Career Services andthe Center for Inclusive Leadership andSocial Responsibility. She earned herMaster of Social Work degree fromBoston College in May 2007.Heather Wilson '04 and JamieMcCready '04 recently becameengaged. Heather left her job as a televisionnews anchor to move back toBoston and work as a publicist withRegan Communications. Jamie continuesto see great success with his graphicdesign and screen printing business, JMGraphix, in Quincy, MA. The couplepurchased a home on the South Shorelast summer and they are planning a2009 wedding.Karley Winston '04 and BrianBatalon '05 became engaged in March2008. Their wedding will be in April2009 in Rhode Island. Karley works atUniversal Technical Institute in Norwood,MA as a counselor and Brianworks as a Sr. Claims Representative atLiberty Mutual in Weston, MA. Theycurrently reside in Foxboro, MA.'05Christopher Annese '05 is the presidentand founder of CURL FILMS, amulti-media production companyfounded in March 2007. They producetelevision commercials, infomercialsand sports highlight videos. He recentlyreceived two Hometown VideoAwards for his work on the 2007 UnionCounty Musicfest. Curl Films alsorecently won Videomaker Magazine'sBest Commercial/PSA for our KryptoniteCustom Works commercial, intheir 2008 short video contest.Catherine Cheng '05 writes, "Alongwith starting my MBA in the fall atBentley, I have changed to a whole newprofessional direction! Since April,I have joined the Statewide RapidResponse Team for Massachusetts. Thisteam is designed to respond to majorlayoffs and plant closings by coordinatingservices and providing immediateaid to affected companies and theirworkers. In addition, I am a PT technologyconsultant for Mclean Hospital.Brian and I are really looking forward tomore whitewater kayaking, sailing,climbing, and hiking this summer!"Catherine and Brian have announcedtheir engagement and plan to marry onSeptember 6, 2009.Kerri Coyne '05 has received a promotionand is now the Office Manager forthe Legal Department of the StateTreasury.Lindsey Crowell '05 is a nanny for twochildren with disabilities. She writes, "Ihope everyone from that Class of 2005is doing well."Nicole (Sivilich) Procko '05 marriedhusband Tyler on July 12, 2008 at St.Patrick's Stone Church. After graduating,Nicole started working for District75, NYC Board of Education as a specialeducation teacher for students withemotional disturbances in the SouthBronx and received her master's degreefrom Fordham University. Nicole andTyler recently purchased a two bedroomco-op in Pelham Bay, the Bronx.Christopher Roberson '05 has happilyre-entered the journalism field as a correspondentfor the Wakefield Observer.He has been writing for them since February2008 covering the school committeeand police news.Aaron Rosenweig '05 just bought acondo in Brighton and is still employedwith Cambridge Brands.Sheika "Shay" Target '05 DonaldEdmond '06 became engaged onChristmas Eve 2007. Shay completedher Master of Education degree fromBoston University in December 2007and just accepted a position with theMass. Department of Education inMalden. Donald works for State StreetFinancial in Downtown Boston. Shaywrites, "We are really excited about allthe changes in our lives and are lookingforward to the future!"Trisha Thompson '05 writes,"I recently moved to Canton, about15 minutes from Curry. As soonas the accreditation was grantedfor the master's degree programin Nursing as Clinical Nurse Leader, Isent my application. I've tried otherschools, but it is a welcome home toCurry College." Trisha was among thefirst accepted to the program that beganin September 2008.'06Lauren Elizabeth Johnson '06 passedaway on December 4, 2008. She courageouslyfought for 15 years while gracefullyliving her life. Lauren will existforever in the hearts of her survivingfamily, which includes her beloveduncle, Communication ProfessorGeorge Wharton.Lauren was born in Charlottesville, Virginia.She held degrees from CarolinaDay School and Duke University inaddition to Curry College. She was aregistered nurse who enjoyed caring forher patients at both UVA and WakeMed Hospitals. Her inquisitive nature,strength of character, elegance, andquick wit brought delight to all whomet her. Her smile can never be forgotten,and she will be remembered byeveryone who met her.Maggie King '06 writes, "I was fortunateenough to be a contestant on thefifth season on NBC’s hit show "TheBiggest Loser"! I've lost 70 pounds andhave gained a new lease on life. I'vebecome a thinner, healthier, happier34 Curry College Magazine / Winter 2009