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Fort Kent State Normal SchoolClass NotesUniversity of Maine at FortMadawaska Training School1950sSuellen (Morris) Collins (’50) always hasbeen interested in all types of exercise, andrecently discovered Zumba, which is based onLatin dance, and is so much fun and providesa great aerobic workout. She also continues todo water aerobics, pilates, yoga, and ballroomdance. She recently started a class in tai chi,from which she had received great benefits.In addition, she is in the process of learning anew healing modality, which is based on tappingthe acupuncture points of the body. It’slike acupuncture without the needles. She isstill in the learning stage, but has had somesuccess in the relief of some pain. It’s calledEFT (emotional freedom techniques), whichis part of MindBody Therapies.Wilbur Labbe (’57 & ’63) graduated fromFort Kent Community High School in 1952and after graduation, Wilbur enrolled in atwo-year business course at Bryant Collegein Providence, Rhode Island. In 1953, hewas drafted to serve in the Korean War. Hewas discharged from the army and attendedwhat was then the Fort Kent Normal School(FKNS). After two years at FKNS, heenrolled at the Aroostook State College (nownamed the University of Maine at PresqueIsle) to earn a bachelor’s degree in education.At that time FKNS did not have a degreeprogram. From Presque Isle, he went on towork as a carpenter in Long Island, NewYork, because the pay was much better thanteaching. While he was in New York, he marriedSonia Gagnon, who also was from FortKent. Throughout the month of Decemberof 1959, Wilbur kept getting calls from thesuperintendent of school from Van Buren,Maine to consider taking over an eighth gradeteaching position. The Van Buren schooldepartment was short of one teacher. Soniaand Wilbur agreed to take a cut in pay andtry teaching for half-of-a-year in Van Buren.By then they had one child. They movedto Van Buren in December of 1959 to startwork in January. The first day of teaching feltodd, his was going to work without a hammerattached to his side and a circular saw in hishand. After his first day of teaching, Wilburknew he was in love with teaching and couldnever go back to carpentry. What hurt themost was the cut in pay. That meant workingovertime at various jobs to make ends meet.20 | The Bell TowerBut, for the first time in his life he really likedwhat he was doing. Wilbur went on to get amaster in education, Certificate of AdvancedStudy (CAS) degree, at the University ofMaine in Orono. He often thought ofbecoming an administrator but couldn’t leaveteaching. While teaching, Wilbur served aspresident of the Math Association for thestate of Maine. He also served on the NewEngland Board of Mathematics. Along withteaching in Van Buren for 24 years, he taughtextension courses for the University MaineSystem. One year, he was extended the privilegeof talking at the National Teachers ofMathematics conference in Denver, Colorado.Following the talk, he was invited to writeactivity sheets based on his talk. One of thepublications was “Waiting Sheets in BasicMath.” The other publication was on informalgeometry. Both projects were publishedby J. Western Walch publications. While livingin Van Buren, Sonia received her degreein education from UMFK. In 1984, after24 years of teaching, Wilbur resigned fromteaching to try his hand at business, whichhe had trained for earlier. Sonia resignedin 1985 to join him in the business. Theirbusiness is the County Stove Shop, servingAroostook County in the sales and service ofhearth products. Sonia and Wilbur still arevery much involved with the business. Theyhave three children, seven grandchildren, andeight great grandchildren, most of them livingin Canada or Maine. Sonia and Wilbur havenot retired yet. He admits that other thanbeing married to Sonia and his family relationships,his Fort Kent college experiencesand teaching at M.S.A.D. # 24 for 24 years,still are the highlights of his life.Claudette C. (Coulombe) Levesque (’59& ’63) continues to enjoy substitute teachingfor the Lee County School System inNorth Fort Myers, Florida, during the wintermonths. This past Memorial Day, her familyvacationed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, whileenjoying the scenic snow-capped mountains.They enjoyed the Grand Tetons and the wonderfulwildlife, such as elk, bison, bears, andmule deer. Claudette’s daughter, Cherie, nowresides in Alexandria, Virginia, where she isemployed by General Electric as the organizationand staffing manager, supporting the corporategovernment relations and legal team.1960sClaudette Levesquewith her daughterAllen J. Ouellette (’63) and his wife, Alice,formerly Alice Allen, from Pittsfield, Maineand a graduate of University of Maine atFarmington, look forward to the marriage oftheir daughter, Aimee, later this fall. Allenhas expanded his repertoire of Shakespeareweekend workshops to include King Lear andOthello. He also expanded his workshopsto include a bit of deception detection vialanguage analysis, as taught by the FBI to itsagents. One of the local television stationshas him listed as their “go to” guy for bodylanguage analysis. And, of course, he is stillworking on three books. Allen has offeredto any UMFK student or graduate planningto visit Mount Rushmore in South Dakota,to stay at his residence and save themselvesa motel bill. Allen and Alice live aboutfour hours from Rapid City, where MountRushmore is located. They are in the phonebook listing for Larchwood, Iowa.Anne (Parent) Roy (’64) retired from formalclassroom teaching in 2002. She worked forfive years with students, who needed one-ononetutoring. She now is completely retiredfrom teaching. She is president of L’ HeritageVivant Historical Society of Van Buren,Maine and director of the activities at theAcadian Village in Van Buren. The AcadianVillage is made up of 17 buildings that helpto tell the events and life of the Acadians, who
A L U M Fort N Kent I State College of the University of MaineS P O Fort T L I Kent G H State T CollegeFort Kent State Teachers CollegeFort Kent Can-Am 2010© 2010 Roger CrowleyJohn Dennis Murphy( ‘75, ‘80)became the first UMFK alumni to serveas president of the University this pastsummer. Murphy was appointed interimpresident by University of Maine SystemChancellor, Richard L. Pattenaude, totake the helm during the 18-day timeperiod between the departure of formerPresident, Dr. Richard W. Cost, and thearrival of new President, Wilson G. Hess.Murphy proved a steady hand on thehelm of the University, with his presidencyknown for its calm days. John is now backat his “day job” serving as vice presidentof administration for the University, aposition he has for the past 11 years. Johnis responsible for all fiscal, statistical, andcounting records for the campus; assistsin the formulation of campus budgetingpolicies; preparing budgets; and ensuringcampus compliance with system-widefiscal and accounting procedures. Johnhas worked in several capacities at UMFKduring 17 years on campus. Among thepositions that he has held include: deanof students and financial aid; acting deanof student and enrollment services; anddirector (and acting director) of financialaid. In addition to his administrative positionon campus, John also is a member ofthe University’s Emergency ManagementTeam, a member of the EnrollmentManagement Policy Advisory Committee,and a member of the president’s cabinet.Prior to joining the university, he was asuccessful business owner/operator andbank executive. Outside of the office, Johnis known for his early morning racquetballgame at the UMFK Sports Center. He alsois an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fly fishing,canoeing, camping during the summer,and ice fishing and snowmobiling inthe winter. John is married to alumnaDr. Terry (Pelletier) Murphy (’75).settled in the St. John Valley. She invites allalumni to come visit the large establishment,which is open every day from 12 noon to 5p.m. through June to September. Ann alsois the Regent of the Daughters of IsabellaEvangeline Circle 464 of Van Buren. Shealso is a member of the Retired TeachersAssociation of Aroostook and former secretaryof the Maine Acadian Heritage Council,of which she still is a member. Her latestundertaking is as one of the five Internationalmembers, of the World Acadian Congress2014 (Congrès Mondial Acadien 2014),representing Maine. The large celebrationtakes place every five years in areas that areselected by the Société National de l’Acadie(SNA), housed in Canada. The big day forthe Valley and the rest of Maine will beAugust 15, 2014. She hopes that all UMFKalumni will plan to return to the Valley andvisit during this celebration. There also willbe events taking place in New Brunswickand Témiscouata, Quebec. Watch for all theannouncements and come enjoy a celebrationof our culture and heritage.Roger Crowley (’67) retired from teachingin 2003 after 36 years in public school education.Roger taught English for students ingrades kindergarten to high school, coachedbasketball, and enjoyed being an innovatorof technology in education. He lives inMontpelier, Vermont with his wife, Louise,who is an administrator in the Master ofFine Arts in Writing Program at VermontCollege of Fine Arts. Roger’s two children,Danny and Barbara, both born in Fort Kent,each have three children. Since retiring fromteaching, Roger has pursued his passion forphotography by creating Crowley Photos. Heworks as a freelance photojournalist for severalnewspapers and magazines. Roger specializesin event photography and especiallyenjoys capturing sports action. This pastspring, Roger returned to Fort Kent, for thefirst time in many years, to cover the Can-AmCrown Sled Dog Races. (photo attached)Claudette (Soucy) O’Connell (‘67) enjoyedthe Bangor waterfront in July with her threeyear-oldgranddaughter, Aelisa, from Fairfax,Virginia.1970sClaudette O’Connellwith AelisaBruce Freeman (’71) upon graduation, heand his wife, Claudette, made their residencein Fort Kent, where they raised their familyand became proactive members in the community.In 1994, they had the opportunityto relocate to Brunswick, Maine, where theycurrently live. Living in southern Maine hasso much to offer, but for us, there are twothings which stand out, a few hours fromthe mountains, the ocean, and a few minutesaway, as one would say, in our back yard.They take advantage of the winter months,by skiing all of the ski areas in Maine throughthe Ski Maine Association. From Decemberto April, when the weekend comes around,The Bell Tower | 21
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