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NHTIAlumni NewsSpring 2010Crazy About Cars!From Hobby to Career at AutoInsane.comAs Zane Merva describes it, “I justbarely made it through my studiesat NHTI. I don’t think any of myprofessors would describe me as the mostattentive student!” He graduated in 2004with a degree in Computer InformationSystems but the road to that finishingpoint was anything but smooth.Unsure of his career aspirations, Zanebegan taking classes at NHTI in 1999.Originally pursuing a degree in ElectronicEngineering Technology, he switched toComputer Information Systems in order tobroaden his job prospects. In addition totaking classes, Zane was working full-timeand pursuing his passion: cars.His love of cars began very early inlife. Growing up, his mom drove a PontiacFirebird and when Zane was just 2 yearsold, his father bought a Corvette. After adecade of riding in family station wagons,Zane learned to drive on his father’snewest addition: a Chevrolet Camaro Z28.“He let me behind the wheel and I washooked,” Zane recalls.Being a car junky, Zane was constantlyreading magazines and blogs devoted tocovering the automotive industry. In 2000,Zane and his brother, Josh, jumped intoInside this issue . . .Bo Burnham............................ 2Alumni Updates...................... 3A Grand Opening................... 4Courtney Ordway................... 7NHTI Alumni Shine............... 8Classes at BTC......................... 9Zane J. Merva stands next to a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe at the Detroit Auto Show in January.the action by creating a website focusedon General Motors trucks. This first forayinto web-based automobile review helpedZane learn what worked in terms of onlinereview versus print media such as Car andDriver Magazine.After graduating from NHTI in 2004,he went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree inmanagement from Keene State College.In 2006, Zane and Josh co-foundedtheir next web-based company calledAutoInsane.com, billed as “reviews andnews for the certified car nut.” AutoInsane.com offers reviews of new automobiles,news, other interesting industry topics,and automotive photography. Zanesays his ultimate goal is to bring artistryback into the review and road testingof new automobiles. As the ExecutiveOf the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Zane says“Never in my dreams did I imagine that Iwould test drive a car that costs nearly fourtimes as much as my house!”

Editor, Zane test drives and reviews carsevery week. “It’s like Christmas everyFriday when a new car arrives,” he says.He has driven over 200 new cars in thelast five years. His current ride is a 2010Volkswagon GTI.Both Zane and Josh are members ofthe New England Motor Press Association.Zane travels to car shows across the U.S.Website advertising generates enoughrevenue to employ both brothers full-time.Join us for Bo BurnhamFriday April 23rd - Only $10 for NHTI Alumni!Zane stands next to a 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10, in front of his office building in Henniker.If He Knew Then…Armed with knowledge andexperience of the real world, Zane reflectsback on his time at NHTI. “Well, I wouldhave tried harder, studied more andlistened a whole lot more while in class!”Running AutoInsane.com has taughtZane that it’s “a whole new game when youdon’t have a parent, teacher or boss givingyou deadlines or telling you what to focuson first. My biggest challenge is figuringout how to prioritize the endless stream ofpotential projects and tasks that come myway on a daily basis.”Despite the challenges, Zane knowsthat being able to choose his own scheduleis the most rewarding aspect of being hisown boss. He spends his free time with hiswife, Kate, a third-grade teacher who alsoenjoys cars. He also likes to hike and skiand his talent for photography is evident inthe pictures of the various cars featured onhis website.With determination, resilience andsmarts, Zane was able to turn his passionfor cars into a solid career.Three years ago, Bo Burnham was just another high-schooler recordingYouTube videos for fun. Today, Burnham has burst on the comedy scene witha full-length LP, a Comedy Central special, and a deal to write a film for JuddApatow. Burnham has already started compiling film credits with roles in Apatow’s“Funny People” and Rob Schneider’s “Virgin on Bourbon Street,” both due later thisyear. Entertainment Weekly recently named Burnham one of the “12 Rising Stars ofComedy.”Showtime 7:30-10 pm, Wellness Center Gym. To purchase tickets, contact LeeAnn Lewis at 271-7735 or llewis@ccsnh.edu. It promises to be a great show!NHTI Nursing Students Volunteer Their ExpertiseDuring Flu SeasonRemember all the panic lastfall about the season flu andH1NI? Hundreds of clinicswere happening all over the state,offering flu shots. Some dedicatednursing students from NHTI offeredtheir volunteer services for a local cliniclast October, administering vaccinesalongside professional public healthworkers. The result? A very happy andgrateful community partner: the CapitalArea Public Health Network (CAPHN)!CAPHN serves nearly 131,000 people in22 towns in NH.Leigh A. Cheney, CAPNH PublicHealth/Emergency PreparednessCoordinator (and a graduate of the NHTINursing program) writes, “On behalf ofthe Capital Area Public Health Network,I want to extend my sincere thanks toNHTI…“On October 17, several of yournursing students were part of a statewideexercise which included seasonal fluclinics. These clinics were held all over thestate but the CAPHN clinic was held inNorthwood at the Coe Brown Academy.Our clinic was designed to immunizeschool aged children and therefore weneeded nurses who were willing to handlethe age group.“Having these nursing students cometo our clinic and volunteer their time wasa significant help to our needs for clinicalstaff that day. They were professional,very pleasant but moreover they werecompetent. These nursing students tackledtheir job with such enthusiasm that itmade everyone waiting in line feel better.I can’t say enough about how much weappreciated them!”2 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010

NHTI Students Recognizedat CCNH FoundationReceptionThe mission of the CommunityColleges of New HampshireFoundation is to support allseven Community Colleges in the State,including NHTI, Concord’s CommunityCollege. The Foundation was establishedin 2000 and is the managing entity offundraised revenue for NHTI and the othersix Colleges. This includes scholarshipfunds, private donations and grant revenue.Each year, the Foundation hosts areception to recognize and honor themany students who receive scholarships.NHTI was proud to be represented byBrittany Labonte, a dual major studyingHuman Services and Criminal Justice andTami Webster, currently a General Studiesstudent who also intends to purse a degreein Human Services.Successful Alumni Trip toNew York City!Last November, fifty NHTI folkstravelled to New York City last monthto enjoy a day of shopping and to seethe Christmas Spectacular show at RadioCity Music Hall featuring the world famousRockettes.“Christmastime in New York was great!”says Laura LeBlanc, a VISTA for NHTI’s Officeof Student Life and 2009 NHTI graduate, whowent on the trip with her mother, sister, aunt anduncle. “We had never seen the Rockettes beforeand their performance was incredible.”After the Rockettes show, the NHTI groupenjoyed dinner at HB Burgers before heading backto New Hampshire.Neil Champagne, a current studentat NHTI, with his mother Diane,a 2007 graduate, waiting for theRockettes’ Christmas Spectacularshow to begin.Barbara Severance,administrative assistant forthe Engineering Departmentat NHTI, with her daughter,Michelle.Karen Tam, 1997 with herdaughter, Emily, a member ofPhi Theta Kappa and formermember of the NHTI StudentSenate.Brittany Labonte (l) and Tami Webster (r) joinPresident Lynn Kilchenstein at theannual Foundation reception. Brittanyreceived a Unique Scholarship and Tamiearned the Zonta Club of Concord award forthe current academic school year.Paging Your Classmates:Please Report to NHTI’sAlumni Office!From left: Laura Leblanc, 2009,with her sister, Jen and her mother,Judy enjoying dinner after theshow.Engineering Professor, BillFrench, with his wife, LeeThe friendships you developduring your college years canlast a lifetime…if you knowwhere they are!We are looking for Bruce A.Cobb, who graduated with a degree inArchitectural Engineering Technologyin 1983. A classmate of his would like toget back in touch. So, Bruce, please giveus a call at 271-7735 or email Lee AnnLewis at llewis@ccsnh.edu. We’ll getyou reconnected with your old collegefriend.Join us in London,England!Hospitality andTourism DepartmentPlanning TripLondon in November? Visit theLondon Eye at Sunset! TourWindsor Castle!The Hospitality and Tourism department is planning a trip to The World TravelMarket Show November 6 – 12, 2010. For more information please email:Prof Maryanne S. Adams at madams@ccsnh.edu.NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 20103

• Alumni Updates •1967Susan C. (Roberts) Brewergraduated with a degree in Electronic DataProcessing. Now retired and living in Concord,Susan has two adult children, Richard and Karl,who also earned his degree at NHTI in 1994.Kim Fosterearned her degree in Electronic EngineeringTechnology and is now living in San Jose, CA.1971Walker Milesgraduated with a degree in ElectronicEngineering Technology. Now retired, he lives inColrain, MA.1975Albert Fullergraduated with an Electronic Data Processingdegree. Albert is an Information Systems Mangerwith Nantucket Bank.1976Theodore R. O’Neillearned an associate degree in ElectronicEngineering Technology. After completing hisBachelor’s degree, Theodore received hisMasters of Business Administration from IndianaUniversity Graduate School of Business. Nowworking as a Senior Analyst for Kaufman Bros.on Wall Street, he lives in Lakeville, CT with hiswife, Leslie Sykes-O’Neill and their two sons. Hesays, “NHTI saved my life. I don’t know where I’dbe without it.”1977Paul Hebertattended NHTI during the 1977/1978 academicyear and earned his Bachelor’s degree inElectronic Engineering Technology from FranklinPierce University. Paul says, “I’m interestedin getting back in touch with some old friends,people who graduated in 1979. I have many fondmemories of NHTI, especially living in the dorm!”Reconnect with Paul by emailing him at paul@herbertvideo.com.Philip Kneelandgraduated with an Electronic Data Processingdegree. Phil is employed as a Systems Architectat the Cerner Corporation in Kansas City,Missouri.1980Franklin Bruce Fillmore Jr.earned an Associate’s degree in MechanicalEngineering. He is employed with Homes for aLifetime, LLC and lives with his wife, Nancy, inWeare, NH1981Kimberly Coronisgraduated with a degree in BusinessAdministration. Kimberly is employed at BreatheNew Hampshire as a Youth Program Manager.Kimberly works with young people to build asustainable empowerment program in NH. Thiswill create a new generation of leaders whoengage others in matters that impact breathing,such as tobacco use, quality of indoor andoutdoor air and respiratory illness.1982Christina (Brook) Perrygraduated with a degree in RadiologicTechnology. Now living in Cranston, RI, Christinahas been married since 1984 and has two sons,Bobby and Matt and one grandson.William Rumph, Jr.graduated with an Electronic EngineeringTechnology degree. William is now attendingInterContinental University, pursuing a degree ininformation technology. William said, “I receiveda great education at NHTI and worked in theindustry for 13 years before becoming disabled.Since then, (so many years) many things kept mefrom returning to UNH or any school. Now I am atthe point where I really want finish my educationand get better situated for my golden years.”1983Maurice Isabellegraduated with a degree in ElectronicEngineering Technology and is now living inManchester, NH.1984Scotte Flannerygraduated with a degree in ParamedicEmergency Medicine and now lives in NewLimerick, ME.1985John Bedardearned a degree in Mechanical EngineeringTechnology and now lives in North Adams, MA.David Greenearned an associate’s degree in ParamedicEmergency Medicine. David furthered hiseducation at the University of Massachusetts,Lowell, where he received his Nursing degree.Now working in the cardiac unit at LawrenceGeneral Hospital, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in PublicHealth. David has two children, Kevin and Allison.Sheryll Matthewsgraduated with an associate’s degree in Nursing.Sheryll is employed at Exeter Hospital.1986Cheryle (Nickerson) BeginEarned her degree in Business Administrationand is now living in Goffstown, NH.1987Dan Demersearned his degree in Electronic EngineeringTechnology in 1987.Myles Glissonearned a dual degree in Architectural EngineeringTechnology and Electronic EngineeringTechnology. He received his Bachelor’s degreein Electronic Engineering Technology from UNH.Myles is employed at Springsoft USA, Inc. Mylesand his wife, Ann have four children, Julia, Kevin,Meghan and Declan. As a result of his start atNHTI, Myles says, “I am working successfully inthe electronics industry.”Donna (Saucier) Morinreceived a dual degree in Dental Assisting andBusiness Administration. She is employed byNorth Country Dental in Gorham, assisting in allaspects of dental procedures. Donna and herhusband, Alan “Buck” Morin have been marriedsince 1990.1988David Durkinreceived his degree in Architectural EngineeringTechnology. He is a piping designer for Austaland lives in Wilson, North Carolina.David GrahamDavid Graham earned his dual degreein Electrical Engineering Technology andArchitectural Engineering Technology and hisBachelor’s degree from the University of Lowell.He is employed as a GPS Satellite SignalsAnalyst for C.S. Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA.David provides guidance, navigation and controlsfor space vehicles. He recently co-authored anarticle in GNSS World magazine and gave a nodto NHTI for the “excellent real world education”he received.1989Sonya (Murray) Gagnongraduated with a degree in MechanicalEngineering Technology. She earned herBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringTechnology at UNH in 1991. Sonya is employedwith DEKA R & D Corporation. She is a QualityAssurance System Test Manager and overseesthe testing of medical products before they arereleased.1990Bernard Archambaultearned his degree in Business Administration atNHTI. He then received his Bachelor’s degreein hotel management from Webber College.Bernard is now self-employed as a resortoperator. He lives with his wife, Kori and their twoyoung children, Kaden and Rylee, in Warsaw,Missouri.4 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010

from Manchester High School West and fromManchester School of Technology. He is an autobody technician. A May 2011 wedding is planned.Desrosiers –Pouliot, ’96Kelly Desrosiersand Adam Pouliothave announcedtheir engagement.Kelly is a technicalwriter and trainingdeveloper forRaytheon inTewksbury,MA. AdamKelly Desrosiers and earned a degreeAdam Pouliotin EmergencyMedicalTechnology from NHTI. He is a firefighter andparamedic for the city of Nashua Fire Rescue.He is also a paramedic for Rockingham RegionalAmbulance and the fire chief in Webster. A June2010 wedding is planned.Foss, ’08 – OsbornKathryn Foss earned an associate’s degreein Radiologic Technology from NHTI, sheis continuing her education for a degree inDiagnostic Medical Sonography. Daniel works forConcord Collision Center. They were married inOctober.Harpel – Ludwig, ’08Amanda Harpel and Christopher Ludwig haveannounced their engagement. Amanda worksfor the University of Phoenix. Christopher earneda degree in Criminal Justice and now works fora security company. A November wedding isplanned.Harmon, ’10 – CharpentierAlexandria Harmon and Joshua Charpentier planto be married. Alexandria is a senior at NHTI,pursuing a degree in Paramedic EmergencyMedicine. She is a member of the HennikerFire and Rescue Squad and an EMT for theYMCA Day Camp in Goffstown. Joshua earneda degree in Fire Science from Lakes RegionCommunity College. He works for the ManchesterFire Department and is a Call Lieutenant forthe Goffstown Fire Department. Alexandria andJoshua will be married in August.Lafleur – BryantAllura Lafleur and Mark Bryant will be marriedin April 2011. Allura graduated from BishopBrady High School and now attends NHTI,studying Orthopedic Technology. Mark is thegroundskeeper for Pembroke Academy.Lemire, ’00 –GelinasAllyson Lemireand Keith Gelinaswill be married inthe fall of 2010.Allyson graduatedfrom NHTI in2000 and is adental assistant inConcord. Keith isa firefighter withthe ManchesterFire Department.Allyson Lemire andKeith GelinasMarden – HolubCasondra Marden and Kyle Holub plan to bemarried in August 2010. Casondra is pursuinga Bachelor’s degree in journalism at UNH.Working as an assistant manager at the Gapin Tilton, Kyle is pursuing a degree in BusinessAdministration at NHTI.LaPlante – RobinsonSarah LaPlante and Mark Robinson are engaged.Sarah is an operations assistant at ManchesterCommunity Television. Mark studied AppliedScience and Graphic Arts at NHTI. He is apre-press production computer operator for theGraphic Services Department for the State of NH.Warner, ’08 – CarterMelissa Warner and Jason Carter will be marriedin June. Melissa graduated from Hopkinton HighSchool and earned her degree in Health Sciencefrom NHTI. She is a certified dental assistant forDr. David Bogacz in Concord. Jason is a certifiedprofessional logger for MBC Timber.• Weddings •Baker – Henault, ’08Lindsay Henault and Christopher Baker aremarried. Lindsay graduated from Goffstown HighSchool and NHTI in Concord. She is a registereddental hygienist in Manchester. Christopher is adirector of operations with TwinCoast Enterprises.Boulton – Cisinski, ’05Andrea Lynn Cisnski and Connor Boulton weremarried at their home in Deerfield. Andreagraduated from Manchester Central High Schooland NHTI. Andrea is radiologic technologist atElliot Hospital. Connor is self-employed as anindependent courier.Currier – Babcock, ’04Melissa Currier and Frank Babcock were marriedSeptember 26 at the couple’s home in Pittsfield.The bride is a director and preschool teacherat Deerfield Cooperative Preschool. Frankgraduated from NHTI with a degree in ComputerEngineering Technology. Frank is an IT engineerfor Pike Industries.Fiske – PoultonShayna Fiske and Justin Poulton are married.Shayna graduated from Littleton High Schooland NHTI and is an LPN with Littleton RegionalHospital. Justin is a licensed electrician with JACorey in Littleton. After honeymooning in LasVegas, the couple now lives in Littleton.Oleniak – LaflammeJessica Oleniak and Mark Laflamme of Amherstare married. Jessica is a third grade teacher withBrookline School District. Mark attended NewHampshire Fire Academy and NHTI. He is anelectrician with P.M. Mackay Group in Nashua.Nuffer, ’08 – Page, ’08Brittany Nuffer and Jesse Page were marriedin Las Vegas in July. Brittany earned a degreein General Studies and works at PembrokeAcademy. Jesse earned also earned a degreein General Studies and works for the Gap inConcord.Plourde, ’02 – BarryJanel Plourde and Jeff Barry were marriedAugust 1. Janel graduated from ConcordHigh School and earned her degree in DentalHygiene in 2002. She is a registered dentalhygienist, working with Dr. Jon Samaha’s office inConcord. Jeff is a business consultant at FidelityInvestments. The couple took a trip to Antiquaand now live in Concord.Spaulding – Witham, ’08Amber Witham and Justin Spaulding weremarried in October. Justin attended NHTI andworks for Insight Technology in Londonderryand is a member of the New Hampshire ArmyNational Guard 744th Forward Support Company.The couple took a wedding trip to Key West,Florida and now reside in Concord.Jordan, ’08 – Clasby, ’08Michelle Jean Jordan and NathanEdward Clasby are engaged tobe married. Michelle earned aBlanchard – Kurtzdegree in science from NHTIAshley Blanchard and Stevenand now works for Concord andKurtz were married in July inElliot Hospitals. Nathan earnedNew Castle. Ashley works forhis General Studies degree fromFisherville Animal HospitalNHTI in 2008. He is now workingin Concord. Steven is nowtowards a degree in Electricalattending NHTI and works forEngineering Technology fromthe Barley House in Concord.UNH and expects to finish hisMr. and Mrs. Kurtz live inBachelor’s degree in 2011.Penacook.Michelle and Nathan were bothofficers in Phi Theta Kappa atMichelle Jean Jordan andNHTI, where they met.Nathan Edward Clasby6 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010

Wolf – WeeksBrittany Wolf andPorter Weeks weremarried in August.Brittany earned abachelor’s degreein landscapearchitecture fromthe University ofMassachusettsand is a studentat NHTI. Porteris the co-owner ofDunbarton DesignGroup, a design/Brittany Wolf andPorter Weeksbuild landscape company. The couple took atrip to Georgetown, Maine and now reside inDunbarton.Wood – SmithJessica Wood and Kyle Smith were married atSurry Mountain Beach. Jessica attended JohnStart Regional High School and NHTI. Sheworks at the Longhorn Steakhouse in Keene.Kyle attended Monadnock Regional High Schooland NHTI. He is a manager at Ganio LandManagement.• Anniversaries •Gelinas, ’00Marcel and Rosemarie Gelinas of Laconiarecently celebrated their 35th weddinganniversary. Rosemarie graduated from NHTI in2000 and works as an administrative assistantfor the Lakes Region Planning Commission inMeredith. They enjoy gardening, arts, and crafts,and helping friends and neighbors. Rosemariealso crochets baby afghans and donates them toDavid’s House in Lebanon.• In Memory •Jeannette Marquis CateJeannette Marquis Cate passed away on October12, 2009. She worked at New HampshireHospital as director of education and training. Heradministrative knowledge and experience waswell respected and soon she became director ofnursing, director of quality assurance and actingsuperintendant at New Hampshire Hospital. Oneof her greatest accomplishments was the creationof the Mental Health Worker Training Program,which was a collaboration effort between NHTIand UNH Manchester in the acceptance of creditsfrom one institution to the other.Eleanor CroteauEleanor Croteau died on November 20, 2009.Eleanor had graduated from St. Joseph’s Schoolof Nursing in Nashua with a licensed practicalnursing degree, fulfilling a lifelong dream tobecome a nurse. Three years later, Eleanorgraduated from NHTI with an associate’s degreein nursing. Upon passing the state licensingexamination on the first attempt, Mrs. Croteauworked at several hospitals and nursing homesNHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010during her career. When her husband retired,they traveled across the United States, Canada,and Europe. Eleanor loved shopping for herfamily, bringing back many wonderful treasuresso she could share memories with them.Kathryn DanielsKathryn (Katie) Daniels died at home after alife-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Kathryn earnedher degree in Travel and Tourism at NHTI andwas working towards another degree in interiordesign. She was outgoing and happy being withfriends and family.Edward DuvalEdward Duval passed way away on August 12,2009 after a period of declining health. Edwardhad attended NHTI after serving the U.S. Armyin Korea. He was employed as a designer forseveral defense industry companies and had astrong love for family and church.Sharon M. HerrickSharon Herrick passed away on November 9,2009 after a courageous battle with a terminalillness. Sharon was a graduate of MarbleheadHigh School, Bay State School of Business andNHTI. She worked for John Hancock InsuranceCo. Hood Sail Loft, NH Public Works andHighway Department, Tiny Tots Daycare, ConantSchool, Woodside School and Bow ElementarySchool.David HolbrookDavid Holbrook died on November 16, 2009after a brief illness. After David graduatedfrom Colebrook Academy in 1975, he earnedhis degree in Computer Information Systemsat NHTI. He worked as a computer supporttechnician for the City of Manchester and thenworked 18 years as a software engineer andsupport technician for Enterasys Networks inRochester, formerly known as Cabletron. Hispassions were motorcycles, music, his family,friends, and his puppies.Robert E. LeBlancRobert LeBlanc passed away on December24, 2009 following a brief illness. Robert wasborn and raised in Manchester. He entered the15th Army Air Corps in 1943 and took part inair combat missions in Central Europe and theBalkans. He was a nose gunner on the “Liberator”B-24 Bomber and was awarded the Bronze andSilver Star and several medals of valor. After thewar, Robert attended NHTI, earning his degreein Electrical Engineering Technology. He enjoyedspending time with his family, gardening, fishingand watching his favorite sports teams, the RedSox and New England Patriots.Wayne B. MartelWayne Martel died on November 13, 2009 after ashort illness. Wayne was a graduate of ConcordHigh School and attended NHTI. His position asa youth counselor was most fulfilling. Wayne’sclients continued to correspond with him after heleft that position, to pursue his “fun” job as a chefin Savannah, GA.Bradley E. PhilbrickBradley Philrick passed away on December 14,2009. Bradley was born in Pittsfield, graduatedfrom Concord High School and attended NHTI.He worked for Hershey Creamery in Nashuaas a truck driver and enjoyed family gatherings,motorcycling, hunting and computer games.Michael J. RealeMichael Reale died on August 31, 2009. In hisyouth, Michael made a career of being a student– attending Keene State College and NHTIbefore earning a bachelor’s degree in BehavioralScience. Michael’s proudest accomplishment wasfounding Gemini Entertainment, a DJ and emceebusiness. Through Gemini, he also was ableto give back to the community, most notably byproviding music for the Payson Center for CancerCare’s Rock ‘N Race, and for DJ-ing at dancesfor local schools. Michael was always the life ofthe party and touched the hearts of everyone hemet.Reverend Pauline SantucciPauline Santucci died on February 17, 2010 ather home after a period of failing health. Paulinegrew up in Berlin and earned her Nursing degreeat NHTI in 1982. She earned her Bachelor’sdegree in Education from Rivier College and aMaster’s degree in Divinity from the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton,MA. Pauline worked for many years as aregistered nurse at Exeter Hospital and then laterfor Seacoast Hospice. At the time of her passing,she was serving as the Pastor for CongregationalCare at Epping Community Church. She wasa long-time resident of Epping. Pauline and herhusband, Louis, had been married for 37 years.Joshua R. WilderdinkJoshua Wilderdink died on August 7, 2009 ina tragic car accident. A graduate of MerrimackValley High School, Joshua had planned to attendNHTI in the fall. His Principal at MVHS, MichaelJette, remembered Joshua as “a good, honestkid who always had a smile on his face, whofrequently wore his NHTI sweatshirt around theschool.” Joshua, who was known for his greatsense of humor, aspired to open his own bar andgrill in NH. He enjoyed motorcycles and wasknown as an eco-minded individual.Attention NHTI AlumniDid you land a new job?Get married?Win an award? Publish a book?Send us your news, so we can shareit with your fellow alumni, to:NHTI Alumni Affairs Office31 College Drive, Concord, NH 03301ornhtialumniaffairs@ccsnh.edu7

Grappone Hall Grand Opening - October 6, 2009Duene Cowan, 1977, ArchitecturalEngineering Technology, designedGrappone Hall.Beverly D. Grappone HallA ribbon cutting!From left, PaulHolloway, Chairof the Boardof Trustees,CommunityCollege System ofNew Hampshire;Lynn Kilchenstein,President, NHTI;Beverly D.Grappone, NursingRe-entry Program,NHTI AdvisoryBoard andPrincipal Donor;Mrs. Grappone’sgranddaughter,Mary; GovernorJohn Lynch.Photos by Scott BulgerBeverly Grappone speaks to the crowd ofmore than 250 people at the grand openingceremony.NHTI Nursing Faculty look on.8 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010

About Grappone HallThe new Beverly D. Grappone Hall at NHTI, Concord’s CommunityCollege was built in response to the critical shortage of nurses in NewHampshire. Grappone Hall enables NHTI to enhance its very successfulnursing programs and meet the needs of its growing population ofstudents.The 30,500 square foot building includes classrooms, faculty offices,an auditorium, computer lab, nurse’s station and clinical resource center.It is a $6.5 million building, the result of the first-ever capital campaign,“Building Our Future, Caring For Yours” undertaken by NHTI. Thecampaign was a public-private partnership, involving $2 million raisedfrom over 500 private donors, a $500,000 federal grant and $4 million inState capital funds. Many more donors purchased engraved bricks forthe walkway leading up to Grappone Hall. We encourage you to viewall of the bricks in the walkway at today’s ceremony.A Squad Member: Courtney OrdwayBy Maura SullivanWilliam Simonton Lecture Hall, on the 3rd floor ofNHTI’s new Grappone Hall. Photo by Larry Levinson.The building was designed by Duene Cowan, a 1977 graduate of NHTI and the owner of DC Designs Architectural Studios inConcord. Other key NHTI alumni who worked on the building include Jeffrey Trexler, ’77, Paul Leveille, ’85 and Wayne Fillion, whoattended NHTI with Mr. Cowan and Mr. Trexler in ’75-’76. Another alum, Travis Blake, ’05 was a student at NHTI when he drew theoriginal architectural rendering of the building.Grappone Hall will be Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified by the US Green BuildingCouncil. This designates Grappone Hall as a building that is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. NHTI plans to incorporatethe study of “being green” and long-term environmental sustainability into its educational curriculum.As a nursing major at the University of New Hampshire, Courtney Ordwayhated the sight of blood. So she traded in her scrubs for Shakespeare andbecame an English major, but she never shook her desire to enter the medicalfield.Working a public relations job for a hospice, Ordway was inspired by the nursesshe encountered during her day job and decided to take an EMT class just to see if shewould like it."I thought I wasn't doing enough with life," said Ordway, 33, of Warner. "A lotof my friends were EMTs, so I decided to get my EMT license and joined WarnerRescue."She said she found it empowering to be calm and disconnected from a situation tohelp people, like on one emergency call she responded to when someone was having apanic attack.This winter will mark her sixth year volunteering in Warner, but Ordway is nolonger a volunteer dissatisfied with her day job. She found so much meaning in helpingpeople as an EMT that she decided to go back to nursing school and earned her degreeCourtney Ordway (courtesy Concord Monitor)from NHTI two years ago, after "getting over the idea of seeing blood."These days, Ordway works as an interventional radiology nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Sheenjoys building relationships with the patients and "the amazing people you meet."Despite her busy nursing schedule, she still volunteers with Warner Rescue. Her favorite calls are the traumas, although thoseare few and far between, she says."A lot of the stuff we get isn't necessarily life-threatening. People just really need you for that moment," Ordway said. "There isthe medical component and a reason for you to be there, but a lot of time it seems more like emotional support."Ordway is not the only nurse involved in emergency medical care, but Sue Prentiss, chief of the state Bureau of EmergencyMedical Services, thinks that more nurses could easily get involved and don't know it. Prentiss said nurses receive EMT trainingwhile in school, meaning they would need to take only a 24-hour training program and a written and practical exam to become alicensed provider, as opposed to the longer training for those without medical backgrounds.Reprinted with permission from the Concord Monitor, November 9, 2009.NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 20109

NHTI Alumni Shine atAnnual Legislative BreakfastNHTI’s annual LegislativeBreakfast, held on January15th, demonstrated the NHTItagline: “Start Here … Go Anywhere!”Six graduates of NHTI spoke to theMerrimack County Delegation, sharingtheir stories of success after graduation.Here are some of their remarks:“NHTI providedme with a chanceto start small andwork my way intocollege life directlyfrom high school.They told me to getinvolved, so I did. Iwas an executiveboard member for theCriminal Justice Club,Brandon McGorryCriminal Justice,2009an orientation leader and helped the Officeof Student Life with many campus events.Through all of this, I learned leadershipskills and how to set and achieve my goals.I gained the necessary study skills toprepare me for the next step: my Bachelor’sdegree. They helped me easily transfer toSNHU, where I am now working towardsmy degree in Justice Studies.”- Brandon McGorry, 2009, CriminalJustice“My mom had read about a newmajor at the Tech, Animation and GraphicGame Programming. Knowing that I’veplayed video games my whole life, shethought I should check it out. Now acouple of years later, I have my degree andI just started this week with Whipple HillCommunications, programming websitesfor schools. Without the degree, I knowthat I would not have gotten the job.”- Kevin Quinn, 2009, Animation andGraphic Game Programming“I came to NHTI in 2003 as a nontraditionalstudent, having graduated fromhigh school in 1992. Although I went tocollege for a year at that time, I left to raisea family, staying home with my son for thenext 10 years. I was so scared coming backbut the small class sizes helped and I wasable to really get to know my classmates.One major advantage I gained at NHTIwas three different internships. I hadbeen following one particular career pathbut I went in another direction after Idiscovered my love of social work.I have been working at McKennaHouse, a homeless shelter in Concord, foralmost 3 years. It is the concrete skills Ireceived at NHTI that allow me to do myjob.I talk to the guys at McKenna Houseabout school quite a bit and I always steerthem to NHTI. They can earn a degree intwo years, get a job and support themselvesand their families.”- Roxanna Shinall, 2005, HumanServicesKen ThompsonComputerEngineeringTechnology, 2003“I chose toattend NHTI afterI graduated fromConcord High School– and it was a reallygood choice. A lot ofmy friends went toother private, fouryearschools. Nowthey are coming out ofcollege with massivestudent loans to pay.When I left here, I hadzero debt.NHTI means a lot to me, mostlybecause I would have been one of thosekids who fell through the cracks. I wasnot a disciplined student. By the time Ifinished at NHTI, I had developed a thingcalled ‘academic discipline,’ somethingthat I lacked in high school. One professorcame to campus on a Sunday to helpme learn physics. That shows incrediblededication, to want to see their studentssucceed.”- Ken Thompson, 2003, ComputerEngineering Technology“I am a lifelongresident of Concord.After a tour of dutywith the U.S. Army,I came to NHTI.The professors arealso mentors andpeople like MartyHunt and DebbieHolland truly helpedme thrive while I washere. Then I wentJim PrattGeneral Studies,1998onto to Franklin Pierce University formy Bachelor’s degree and Southern NHUniversity for my Master’s of BusinessAdministration. Today, I am not only agraduate of NHTI, I’m also an AdjunctProfessor, an Advisory Board member forthe College and a Vice President at FirstColebrook Bank.”- Jim Pratt, 199, General StudiesFrom left: President Lynn Kilchenstein, Jim Pratt, Brandon McGorry, Ken Thompson, GinaMcGuire, Roxanna Shinall, Kevin Quinn and Chancellor Richard Gustafson.10 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010

Gina McGuireNursing, 1996NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2010“When youwalk into a hospital,a nursing home orany kind of localhealthcare facility, andsay you are an NHTIgraduate, you arealready held in suchhigh esteem. Peopleare keenly awareof the high-qualityeducation and very tough clinical rotationsNHTI has compared to other programs.I am a full-time school nurse inLaconia and a few years ago, I started myown healthcare consulting business called‘The Bod Squad.’ Everything about myprofessional life has improved from havingattended this school. For me, NHTI alsostands for ‘Nurse Helping To Inspire.’ Thisis what I do and NHTI got me started offright.”- Gina McGuire, 1996, NursingSave-the-Date:20th Reunion for theParamedic EmergencyMedicine Class of 1990!Shawn Riley graduated fromthe Paramedic EmergencyMedicine program in 1990. Heis now working for the Laconia FireDepartment. With some assistancefrom the NHTI Alumni Office, Shawnis hosting a 20th Reunion on campusfor the Paramedic Emergency MedicineClass of 1990 on Friday, May 21,2010. It will be an informal gatheringof classmates, catching up on the lasttwenty-years!If you would like to help withthis event, please contact Shawn atriley0911@aol.com; or call him at 731-3236 (c); 219-0525 (h); or 524-6881(w). More details to come, including theexact location at NHTI and the time…please look for your invitation in themail soon.Hope tosee youthere!Gratitude for NHTI’sProfessor Lynn HedgeDear Professor Hedge,At this point I am not evensure if you will remember me, butI began my accounting career with you atNHTI almost four years ago. I started inyour Accounting 101 class, followed byAccounting 102. Both you and ProfessorJoe Gula then helped me apply andtransition to SNHU where I finished mycollege education.Throughout your classes, you wouldconstantly tell me that I should become anaccounting major. This is one of the mainreasons that I switched to accounting whenI transferred to SNHU. Throughout mytime there, I maintained a 3.7 average GPAand became a member of the BusinessNational Honors Society. The summerbefore my graduation, I had an internshipat PricewaterhouseCoopers, where I amnow employed full-time.I am now beginning my second yearwith a Financial Services Team at PWC,working on Partnership and CorporateTax Returns. I just wanted to thank youfor your input and guidance while I wasat NHTI, and let you know that yoursuggestion to become an accounting majormade a huge impact on my life. Thank youagain!- Max R. VignolaFollow NHTI online!Pleasevisit theFacebookpage for NHTI,Concord’sCommunityCollege and joinour 900+ fans, or follow us on Twitter.Sign up today and you’ll receiveannouncementsfrom theCollege aboutupcomingevents, lectures,films andother excitinghappenings oncampus.Opportunities at the NHTIBusiness Training Center:20% discount for AlumniHealthcare Leadership Conference:Be a Lamp, a Life Boat or a Ladder…In cooperation with the NewHampshire Nurses AssociationAgenda: Keynote presentation, concurrentsessions, expert panel, and closingsession include topics on: ManagingMulti-Generations, Conflict Management,Enhancing Your Leadership Style, HealthcareEthics, Human Resources/Employment Law,and a Legislative Update.Keynote: Judith Vessey, PhD, CRNP, MBA,FAAN, Boston CollegeShedding Light on the Darkness: Assessingand Influencing Horizontal ViolenceDate: April 10, 2010Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pmContact Hours: 6.0To register and get additional information visithttp://www.nhnurses.org/Our 2nd Women’s Health ConferencePresenters: Marilyn Donnelly, RD, LDNutrition for Women’s WellnessLisa Delahanty, ARNPBreast Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentUpdateTBA – The FYI on HRT’s: The NewestInformationDate: May 21, 2010Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pmContact Hours: 6.0Cost: $119 includes lunchCommon Ground: PracticalApproaches for CollaborativeMedical/Dental CareKeynote: Hugh Silk, MD, FAAFPEndnote: Gretchen Gibson, DDS, MPHOral Health in SeniorsDate: June 11, 2010Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pmContact Hours: 6.0Cost: $149 early registration discount if receivedon or before May 7, 2010; $169 for registrationsreceived on or after May 8, 2010. Programincludes lunchTo register or for more information contactNHTI’s Business Training Center(603) 271-6663nhtibtc@ccsnh.edu11

CMYK OF PMS 202Alumni and FriendsSupport Students atNHTI!Most of us are well awareof the challenging timeswe live in today. TheU.S. is experiencing high ratesof unemployment and almostdaily news of mass layoffs. Oureconomy is struggling to recoverfrom a recession. As you mightimagine, students requestingscholarship support this year hasskyrocketed.NHTI is fortunate enough tohave a number of alumni, friendsand faculty who have establishedprivate scholarship funds. Forexample, the Zonta Club ofConcord named a scholarship inmemory of Eleanor Provencher,which is awarded each year to afemale student who has started a collegeeducation after having been out of highschool for five or more years. Membersof the NHTI Alumni Club funded theAlumni Scholarship Fund, which offersfinancial support for the son or daughterof an NHTI graduate.Most recently, Sheryl Rich-Kerncreated a new scholarship fund in memoryof her devoted husband, Richard. TheDr. Richard J. Kern, DMD, MemorialScholarship will award a Dental Hygienestudent with a $500 scholarship each year.The first Kern scholarship will be awardedthis spring.Dr. Kern was a well-known andbeloved dentist who practiced inMerrimack from 1986 to 2007. Mrs. Rich-Kern hoped to create a lasting legacy tohonor her husband, who believed deeply inthe power of higher education. Dr. Kernhad excelled as a student himself. Mrs.Rich-Kern was joined in her fundraisingefforts by Dr. Cameron Kharazi, whohelped secure a major grant from theGreater Nashua Dental Society.With these types of scholarships,NHTI is able to assist many (but not all)students who are in need of financialassistance. With each new scholarshipcreated, NHTI is positioned to help thatmany more students with paying for theirtuition, fees and books. Please considerestablishing YOUR scholarship today.Z3703/10Office of Alumni Affairs31 College DriveConcord, NH 03301-7412ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDCreate YOUR Scholarship Today!NON PROFIT ORGU.S. PostagePAIDPermit #1Manchester, NHDid you know that friends and alumni of NHTI can create their ownscholarships at the College with a yearly gift of $250? Permanently endowedscholarships can be established with a $10,000 major gift.Here are some things to consider when setting up your scholarship fund atNHTI:• What is the name of your scholarship? Keep in mind that new scholarshipscan be established in honor or memory of a family member, close friend ormentor.• Is the scholarship for a NH resident only?• Which region or high school should the student have graduated from?• Is the scholarship for a particular major?• Should the recipient maintain a certain GPA?• Should the recipient be in need of financial assistance or will thescholarship be based on academic merit?• Does the scholarship application include an essay?NHTI is happy to work with alumni and friends to design scholarshipsthat truly reflect the donor’s wishes. In many cases, we consult with AcademicDepartment Heads to identify needs for particular majors or certificate programs.For more information, please call or email Lee Ann Lewisat (603) 271-7735 or llewis@ccsnh.edu.