NHTI Alumni News Spring 2015

NHTI
Alumni News
Celebrating 50 Years
of Excellence in Education!
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2015
for a day-long celebration of
“Gratitude and Growth” at NHTI!
NHTI from the sky, circa 1972
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Also in this issue . . .
Mike Meehan ’14...............................2
Legal Nurse Consultants ............. 3
Winter Fling 2015......................... 4
Spring Comedy Show................... 5
Alumni Updates............................ 9
NHTI from the sky, circa 2013
Spring 2015
NHTI grad and skydiving fanatic makes biggest jump of his life
Mike Meehan’s feet might be on the ground, but the sky’s the limit for his manufacturing career
A
ccording to Marcus E. Mann of Turbocam International in Barrington, NH, there is a $1 trillion backlog of manufacturing
work in the global aerospace industry, and his company intends to go after it. What’s more, the company is looking to New
Hampshire community college graduates like NHTI’s Michael Meehan ’14 to help build a workforce that can support the
company’s growth and keep up with the swiftly evolving technologies that make Turbocam a leading manufacturer for the aerospace,
automotive, marine and power generation markets.
Turbocam has hired 81 new employees in the last year, and Meehan is one of
the people it relies on in its recruiting process. Meehan has associate degrees in
mechanical engineering technology and manufacturing engineering technology, and
was hired by the company right after graduation last May.
So how did the gregarious engineering technician become a representative of
the growing company so quickly? One might say the former skydiving instructor
fell into the profession, but his employers say there was a bit more to the process —
and the candidate — than that.
“Mike has ambition and know-how,” says Mann, who met Meehan while
representing Turbocam at NHTI’s advanced manufacturing career fair last April. “I
was there when he picked up his application and again when he came back to NHTI
to recruit for us.”
Less than six months on the job and Meehan was back on the NHTI campus to recruit more students. For his part, Meehan said
he was “stoked to go back and do it.”
“I’d come full circle,” he said, about being behind the recruiting table at NHTI’s fall career fair. “For me it was pretty awesome to go
there and catch up with professors. I mean, I got a job — I’m working. It took a little while to sink in. I did not see myself where I am
now five months ago. I figured I’d be sky diving, throwing job applications out, hoping maybe something would pop up.”
It took him 3.5 years to earn his degrees, but less than a month after graduation to get into the workforce. Meehan said he pursued
both degrees so that he would be a well-rounded and flexible part of the production process. “Mechanical engineers don’t do ‘this’ and
manufacturing engineers don’t do ‘that,’” he said. “They have to go back and forth. I figured I might as well learn both how to design
parts and how they’re actually built.”
What of those who may not be convinced about opportunities in the field? Meehan says advanced manufacturing offers fulfilling
careers with above average pay potential, but in turn candidates need technical skills. “Manufacturing is a good place to start,” he says.
“It’s not going away, even with advanced technology. You always have to keep your mind fresh; you can always go further than you are
because there are no dead ends. But it’s more than pushing buttons; you need skills. Education is important. One of the things you
hear is you’ll never use this stuff again: measurements and statistics. But it’s everywhere.”
Meehan credits NHTI not only for connecting him directly with his employer, but also for providing strong student supports as he
learned technical skills. “Some of the classes were difficult,” Meehan admitted, “but there was always help at NHTI: the learning center,
the math lab — you can stay after class. Everyone is eager to give you a hand and help out, provided you show some effort.”
Meehan will return to NHTI again this spring, when the college plans to hold another advanced manufacturing career fair.
Soccer Alums
Come Home
NHTI President Susan B.
Dunton stands with the Men’s
Soccer Alumni Team prior to
their match with the Lynx Men’s
Soccer Team last fall.
(Pssst: the Alumni Team won!)
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NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
The Perfect Place for Me
W
hile Kelsey Hurd-Fields was
still in high school, she took
a course called Exploring
Teaching that changed her life. “I knew
then that this was the thing I wanted to
wake up and do every morning,” she
says. “It was a way to be around kids who
needed me. And I needed them.”
But while her goal was clear, the path
to getting there was not an easy one.
“I had a rough
ending in high school,”
says Kelsey. “My GPA
wasn’t where it should
be, and I wasn’t sure
I could make it in
college. NHTI was the
perfect place for me to
get started.”
Clearly, Kelsey was able to “make it”
in college. During her time at NHTI she
served as President of the NHTI Education
Club, and won a prestigious $1,500 NASA
scholarship. She earned her associate
degree in Education with a Concentration
in Special Ed in 2013.
“NHTI has been my favorite school
so far,” she says. “I feel like I got a valuable
education here, and the professors really
cared about me. I was getting into
classrooms -- teaching science and math in
the Bow elementary school -- even a class
in poetry for 2nd graders!”
Kelsey is now at SNHU working on a
Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with
Dual Certification in Special Ed.
Giving back to NHTI
has never been easier!
Just
visit
nhti.edu
Click Community & Visitors:
Alumni Development to make
Your Donation Online Today!
From this page, you can also update
your contact information, and learn
about the benefits and services NHTI
offers its alumni.
NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
From Nurses to Legal Nurse Consultants
T
he growing complexity of the health care system, and its increasing
entanglement with the legal system, has given rise in recent years to a
new class of professional: the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC). LNCs are
professional nurses with both clinical expertise and training in the law. They provide
an invaluable service to both the medical and legal professions.
In the fall of 2011, NHTI became the first school in New Hampshire to offer an
on-site certificate program in this new and growing field. Approved by the American
Bar Association, the program is designed for experienced Registered Nurses who are
interested in becoming Legal Nurse Consultants. With the combined resources of
its Paralegal and Nursing programs, NHTI is uniquely equipped to provide the legal
knowledge and practical field experience LNCs require to evaluate, analyze and offer
informed opinions on the delivery of healthcare and the resulting outcomes.
Sarah Krycki earned her associate degree at NHTI
back in 1993. “I felt better prepared for my nursing
career with my associate degree than many people I met
who had four-year degrees,” she says.
“I was always interested in the legal aspect of
nursing,” says Sara. “I even tried to find a program for
something like Legal Nurse Consulting back in the ‘90’s,
but there wasn’t anything. Then one day I heard an ad
for NHTI’s program on the radio and I thought, ‘This is
it! This is what I want to do!’
“As older nurses we are near the top of our salary
Sarah Krycki, RN, LNC
range, but as consultants we can earn much more.
After I graduated [from the LNC program] I found an
opportunity with Genesis Health Care. I didn’t quite double my salary, but it’s the
perfect job.
“I owe a lot to NHTI,” says Sarah. “I am who I am because of NHTI. I tell
everybody, start at NHTI and end at NHTI.”
Like Sarah, Julie Jacobs had always been interested
in the legal aspects of the nursing profession. An RN
for 25 years, working mostly at Concord Hospital, Julie
felt she was ready for new challenges – and perhaps an
increased income.
“I was very excited when this program came along,”
she says. “I didn’t think this was something I would be
able to study successfully online.”
Julie interned at a law firm as part of the LNC
program requriements, and is now working there
part-time to get the hours she needs to obtain her LNC
certification – all while maintaining her nursing career.
Julie Jacobs, RN,
BSN, BC, LNC
“[The LNC] progam has allowed me to provide
legal insight and expertise in my hospital nursing career, as well as in my new position
with the law firm,” she says. “My expertise in the legal field is highly beneficial to my
co-workers at the hospital, and my medical expertise is beneficial to the attorneys at
the firm.
“[Department Head] Stacey Peters has done a fabulous job with this program.
The range of courses offered – and the array of professors she brings in – are
unbelievable, covering every aspect of law that we need. I would highly recommend
this program to the nurse who wishes to expand her horizons in the legal field.”
For more information about the Legal Nurse Consultant certificate program,
contact Paralegal Studies Department Head Stacey Peters at (603) 271-7104 or
[email protected].
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Honoring NHTI’s First
Grads & Founding Faculty
W
ere you a graduate of the Class
of 1966 or 1967?
Did you teach classes on the
first day of school at New Hampshire
Technical Institute in 1965?
Breaking Records at Winter Fling 2015!
T
he 5th Annual Winter Fling event was held on January 24, 2015 featuring
the ever popular “Dancing with the Concord Stars” competition. The soldout crowd of 500 people cheered on 12 local couples vying for the titles of
Best Overall and the People’s Choice Award. Nine dance teachers from 3 local
studios including Concord Dance Academy, Let’s Dance Studio and Creative Dance
Workshop of Bow coached the competitors from October to January in preparation
for the big night.
This year’s Fling raised more than $55,000 for The President’s Fund for Excellence,
a new record! Since 2011, Winter Fling audiences have helped NHTI raise more than
$220,000 for the College.
Laura Quale and
Eric Goodwin won
Best Overall from
the Judges Panel.
We cordially invite you to attend
NHTI’s Commencement ceremony on
Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:00 am to
be recognized and honored in front of
hundreds of students, alumni, family
members, and friends. After graduation,
you will enjoy a wonderful lunch with
President Susan B. Dunton. We will take
a picture of your historic class and mail a
copy to each attendee.
Please RSVP by May 11, 2015
to Lee Ann Lewis, Alumni Director,
(603) 271-6484 x 4239 or [email protected].
11th Annual NHTI
Northeast Delta
Dental 5K
Road Race
Nancy Brownstein of Act One Creative
and Mark Dartnell of Taylor Rental show
the crowd the meaning of “Fireball!”
Heather Brown of Northeast Delta
Dental and Jim Rosenberg of
Shaheen & Gordon, PA, celebrate
their People’s Choice Award.
Friday April 17 at 6 pm
Come back to NHTI, run a 5K
race, have a free barbecue, and
maybe win an award for the fastest
NHTI alumni! There is also a free
children’s run after the 5K. Race
and Silent Auction benefits the
Jen Kemp Memorial Scholarship
Fund. For details visit nhti.edu/5k
or contact Perry Seagroves,
[email protected].
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The Concord Stars and Dance Teachers of Winter Fling 2015
NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
A Note of Thanks
[From Jess Paey, Radiologic Technology
Class of 2012, to Prof. Sandra Beliveau]
Dear Sandy,
I
am having a great time and really
enjoying the Physician’s Assistant
program at MCPHS [formerly
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy &
Health Science]. Your recommendation
letter recently helped me secure a
$1,000 scholarship from WentworthDouglass Hospital, so thanks a bunch!
It feels like a lateral transition from
NHTI to MCPHS. The professional
standards and lecture settings are the
same. There are so many similarities
to the Radiology program. I owe it to
you and the radiology staff at NHTI for
preparing me and making this transition
for me truly seamless. I feel that I
already practice all the expectations
set for MCPHS because of my time at
NHTI.
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Alumn
Again, thank you for everything!
Jess Paey, RT ’12
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Friday, May 1, 2015 ~ 1:00 pm Tee Time
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Register at 230-4314 by Wednesday, April 29th
NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
Certificate Programs
• Front-line Management
• Customer Service Specialist
• Medical Office
Administrative Assistant
Professional Development
• Management Development
Series
• Medical Terminology class
• Technical Training
• Computer Applications
• QuickBooks
Ask about our Customized
Training . . . your place or ours.
For more information visit
www.nhti.edu/business-training or call
(603) 230-4022
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Alumni Athletics Photos
Saturday October 3
Wellness Center Gym
8:30 am - NHTI Coach Group Photo
Anyone who has coached a sport (Head
& Assistant Coaches) or served as an
athletic trainer.
8:45 am - NHTI Alumni Athlete
Group Anyone who has ever played or
been a part of an NHTI Athletic Team
in any capacity. (Great chance to see
your coaches!)
NHTI’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
October 3, 2015 - Schedule of Events
(Schedule subject to change)
Times
Lynx Team Games
Women’s Alumni
Soccer Game
Contact Heidi Crockett
[email protected]
Co-ed Alumni
Volleyball Game
Contact Renee Zobel
[email protected]
Women’s Alumni
Basketball Game
Contact Jen Fithian
[email protected]
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Friday, Oct 2, 2015
(the day before the 50th
Anniversary Gala!)
5K Fun Run
& 3K Walk
11:00 am
12:00 noon
1:00 pm
YSCC Softball/Baseball
Final 4 Playoffs
(11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm)
Hydration Station
BBQ/Beverage Tent
(11 am - 4 pm)
Women’s Volleyball
NHTI vs Unity College
Campus Tours
(12 noon - 4 pm)
Men’s/Women’s Soccer
NHTI vs Hampshire
College
Fun for the Kids!
Saturday October 3, 2015
10:00 am
Men’s Alumni
Soccer Game
Contact Sean Fischer
[email protected]
Beaver Meadow
Golf Course
1:00 pm Tee Time
Teams of 4 - Faculty - Staff Students - Alumni
Best Ball Scramble
$20 per person
Register with Deb Smith,
[email protected],
by Wednesday, Sept 30th
Contact Tom Walton,
[email protected]
Friday October 2, 2015
7:00 pm
Men’s Alumni Basketball Game
Contact Paul Hogan
[email protected]
Open to All
10:00 am
Alumni Games!
Come back to campus and show
us you’ve still got those mad
athletic skills!
ANNUAL NHTI FALL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
1:30 pm
Women’s Volleyball
NHTI vs Paul Smith’s College
3:00 pm
Women’s Volleyball
Unity College vs Paul Smith’s College
Enjoy games,
face painting,
balloons
and more
on the Quad!
(1-3 pm)
“Back to Class”
Demonstrations
& Lectures
(1-3 pm)
The EYE-scream Social
1:30 - 3 pm
Contact Paula DelBonis-Platt,
[email protected]
50th Anniversary NHTI Birthday Gala
‘Fifty Years of History’ video premiere reception, delicious food, drinks, music, and cake!
Dance through the decades, from the 60’s to the 21st century!
Join us in commemorating 50 years of excellence in affordable, accessible higher education at NHTI!
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$30/person
www.nhti.edu/community-visitors/alumni-development
NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
Go Back to Class!
Find out what’s happening in
your field today, with lectures/
demonstrations in:
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CPET/EET/AGGP
Radiologic Technology
Paramedic Emergency
Medicine
MET/MFT
Nursing
Orthopaedic Technology
Radiation Therapy
Robotics and Automation
Criminal Justice
and more!
“Quonquer the Quad”!
Sunday, October 4, 2015
(the day after the
50th Anniversary Gala!)
Fundraiser for the Jen Kemp
Memorial Scholarship.
Give your body and mind a work
out, while testing your will and
determination.
Teams are comprised of 4
people and each team must
have at least one female.
Great prizes for the Top 3
Teams! Register at
nhti.edu/quonquerthequad
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Thank You
To Our Generous
Sponsors!
Presenting Partner
Featured Restaurant
President’s Circle
EXACOM
Granite Investment Corp.
Lincoln Financial Group
Markem-Imaje
Merrimack County
Savings Bank
Taylor Rental
Town & Country
Reprographics, Inc.
Professor's Class
AFL/Noyes
AML Partners
Bank of NH
D.L. Carlson Investment
Group, Inc.
Havenwood Heritage
Heights
Lifetime Benefits Group
Nathan Wechsler & Co.
Orr & Reno
Shaheen & Gordon, PA
Alan’s of Boscawen
Dean's List
APS Lighting-Sound-AV
Community Players of Concord NH
XFINITY/Comcast
Concord Monitor
Follett Higher
Education Group
Holloway Automotive
Milestone Engineering &
Construction, Inc.
NH Distributors
Nobis Engineering
Northeast Delta Dental
Service Credit Union
Sugar River Bank
Thank you to our Concord By-The-Bite restaurants
The Barley House
Concord Food Co-op
Constantly Pizza
Crust & Crumb
Dips Frozen Yogurt
Edible Arrangements
EJ’s on Main
Granite Restaurant & Bar
Granite State Candy
Hermanos
House of India
Moritomo
The Newell Post
Washington Street Café
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NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2015
• Alumni Updates •
1972
John Pratt
earned his degree in
Computer Information
Systems. John was
recently promoted to
Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating
Officer for First Colebrook
Bank, now Granite Bank.
He lives in Portsmouth,
NH, where he is involved with many community
initiatives.
1979
Carla (Mason) Aversa
earned her degree in Business Administration.
She is a customer service manager at Concord
Group Insurance. Carla and her husband, Daniel
(BA 1981) live in Concord.
1984
Matt Apgar
is a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering
Technology program. Currently living in Epsom,
Matt is a Forest Ranger for the State of NH.
Francis Chase
earned a degree in General Studies. A resident
of Seabrook, Francis was recently elected to the
NH House of Representatives.
Gordon Stearns
graduated with a degree in Architectural
Engineering Technology. He says, “After NHTI,
I continued my education, but I have always felt
that the education I received at NHTI was the
best training I’ve ever had.” Gordon has worked
for Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, Maine, for
more than 25 years. He lives in Alton, NH.
University in Pennsylvania as a Professor of
Criminal Justice. Richard is attending Indiana
University of Pennsylvania for his Ed.D. in
Educational Leadership and Administration. He
expects to graduate in 2015.
1996
graduated from NHTI with a degree in Criminal
Justice. He is employed at East Stroudsberg
Kathleen (Kate) Parker
graduated with a degree in Architectural
Engineering Technology. She says NHTI
definitely allowed her to make a career change.
2013
John Lavoie
earned a degree in Electronic Engineering
Technology in August 1996. He is employed with
NextEra Energy in Seabrook, NH.
1997
Roger Hagen
received a certificate in Information Technology
Networking in June 2013. He lives in
Manchester, NH.
Donna Jennings
Karen (Elcik) Baum
graduated with a degree in Early Childhood
Education. She went on to Granite State College
to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Management and is graduating in 2015.
Michael Flaherty
earned his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.
He says, “My experience at NHTI both in the
classroom and living on campus was wonderful.
The small class size allowed for more time with
the instructors in a one-on-one environment.”
Michael lives in Franklin, NH, with his wife, Tina
and 3 children.
1999
Christopher Lockwood
graduated with a degree in General Studies
before earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degrees at Elms College in Chicopee, MA. He
is the Director of Marketing and Promotion for
the New
Hampshire
Motor
Speedway.
Chris and his
wife, Shannon,
live in Concord
with their two
children.
1993
Richard Ruck
2011
NHTI President Susan B.
Dunton stands with Chris
Lockwood at the SYLVANIA
300 race in September 2014.
earned her degree in Radiologic Technology.
She works at Catholic Medical Center’s Urgent
Care office in Bedford, NH. Donna lives in
Manchester.
Heidi Salvail
earned her degree in Accounting in May 2013.
She lives in Canaan, NH.
• Engagements •
and
• Weddings •
Audet ’13 – Orcutt
Kaitlyn Audet and Adam Andrew Orcutt are
engaged to be married. Kaitlyn graduated
with a degree in Education, and is employed at
Convenient MD Urgent Care. Adam works for the
Air Force National Guard and the Concord Food
Co-op. A September wedding is planned.
Bucknam – Ritter ’95
Jena Marie Bucknam and David Adam Ritter
are engaged. Jena is an internet manager with
Jaffarian Automotive Group. David graduated
with a degree in Management. He is a sales
associate with Nashua Hyundai. A wedding is
planned for 2015 or 2016.
Burkush – Mannon ’06
Kendall Anne Burkush and Travis John Mannon
of Manchester, NH, were married on December
20, 2014. Kendall is a Financial Services
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Representative with TD Bank. Travis graduated
from NHTI with a degree in Sports Management.
He is a Police Officer in Allenstown, NH.
in January 2014. She works in scheduling and
billing at Hogan Eye Associates in Concord .
Daniel works part-time and is a stay-at-home dad.
Davis – Benoit
Rachel Davis of Gilmanton, NH, and Benjamin
Benoit of Concord announce their engagement.
Rachel is working toward her degree in
Radiologic Technology at NHTI. She works part
time at Horseshoe Pond Clinic. Benjamin is
serving in the U.S. Army and is stationed in Fort
Riley, Kansas. A September 2017 wedding is
planned.
DeSantis – Heath
Stephanie DeSantis and Douglas Heath were
married on August 8, 2014. Stephanie is a
Substance Abuse Counselor in East Amherst, NY.
Douglas attended NHTI. He is a representative
of the Kitchen Collection in East Amherst, NY.
The couple honeymooned at Lake Winnisquam,
NH, and live in East Amherst, NY.
Figlioli ’10 – Sherwin
Krystal Figlioli and Gregory Sherwin were
married on June 20, 2014. The couple, who
were high school sweethearts and best friends
for eight years, were engaged in Paris in
March 2013 while Greg was studying abroad.
Krystal graduated with an degree in Business
Administration from NHTI, and is an Office
Manager with Carter’s. Greg graduated in 2013
with a B.S. in Architecture from Wentworth
Institute of Technology in Boston. He is an
Architect with Cube 3.
Malatesta ’12 – Mason
Danielle Malatesta and Kyle Mason announce
their engagement. Danielle is a 2009 graduate
of Bryant University and a 2012 graduate of NHTI
with a degree in Nursing. She is a registered
nurse at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro,
MA. Kyle is a 2008 graduate of Bryant University.
He is employed by Liberty Mutual in Boston and
is a Captain in the U.S. Army National Guard. A
September wedding is planned.
Murray ’14 – Parent
Tiffany Murray and Daniel Parent were married
October 4, 2014 at Canterbury Woods Country
Club. Tiffany earned a Certificate in Accounting
• In Memory •
Aste
Francis P. Aste, 68, of East Andover, NH, passed
away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He earned
an Associate’s Degree in Electronics from NHTI
and applied his knowledge as a supervisor with
BEA Systems in Nashua, NH.
Bailey
Robert “Bob” O. Bailey, 76, of Concord passed
away on Friday, February 13, 2015. He was a
graduate of St. John’s High School in 1957, and
attended NHTI.
Bartula
Francis “Frank” Bartula, 89, of Manchester, NH,
passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He
attended local schools and graduated from St.
Casimir Grammar School, Manchester High
School Central, and NHTI. He worked for the U.S
Postal Service for many years and retired from
the Postal Service.
Bartz Sr.
Charles King Bartz, Sr. lost his 14 year battle with
cancer Saturday, October 18, 2014. He was 61.
Chuck graduated from Merrimack Valley High
School and served six years in the Army National
Guard in Franklin, NH. He earned his degree
in Computer Science from NHTI. He worked
as a machine operator for Rumford Press;
as a machinist before advancing to computer
programmer at Northern Telecom and as a
computer program designer at Syntegrated.
Clough ’93
James Robert Clough, 64, of Chocorua, NH,
passed on September 15, 2014. He served in
the U.S Navy, and he relocated to Los Angeles,
CA for 10 years, returning with his wife Lynne to
New Hampshire in the 1980’s. After a stint as an
innkeeper, he embarked on a new profession in
Radiologic Technology. James’ only child, and
his greatest joy, was born while he was a student
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at NHTI. Jim’s career as an MRI Technologist led
him to work at a number of New Hampshire and
Maine health facilities.
Dorval
Armand Dorval, 73, of Bedford, NH, died on
December 5, 2014 at his winter home in Florida
after a sudden illness. Armand earned a
degree from NHTI, and a Bachelor’s in Business
Management from Southern New Hampshire
University. He worked as a programmer/analyst
at Saunders Associates / BAE Systems for 35
years before retiring in 2003.
Freese
Dr. Donald Jackson Freese, passed on Saturday,
December 27, 2014 in Naples, FL. Jack had
three true passions in life: his family, dentistry and
music. Jack was also a fine teacher of his craft,
teaching at different times in his life at Columbia
University in New York, Tufts University in Boston,
Boston University, and at NHTI.
Halpin
James Michael “Mickie” Halpin, 66, of Burlington,
NC, slipped away peacefully in his sleep early
January 26, 2015 at his residence after battling
cancer. Mickie attended Lyndon State College
in Lyndon, VT, and later earned a degree
in Addiction Counseling NHTI, graduating
with honors in 1985. He was employed as a
counselor, and then as a truck driver for many
years.
Lenehan
Janice Kay Lenehan, 62, of Deerfield, NH, died
September 7, 2014 after a brief illness. Janice
earned her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Anselm
College in 1974, and received her Master’s
Degree from Boston University in 1976. Prior to
her retirement, Janice had been a Professor of
Nursing at NHTI.
Mackle
Robert Biron Mackle, 62, of Hampton, NH, died
peacefully at home on Sunday, October 26,
2014. Bob graduated from Winnacunnet High
School in 1971. He got his degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology from NHTI, where he
competed on the ski team and was the president
of his fraternity. He went on to earn his B.S. in
Alan’s of
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Mechanical Engineering from the University of
Lowell, MA. Bob’s professional career in quality
engineering spans 40 years. He worked for
Raytheon Corporation of Andover, MA, Digital
Equipment Corporation in Salem, and most
recently with Phillips Healthcare of Andover, MA.
McIntosh
Ella Marie McIntosh, 90, passed away in
February 2015. Ella graduated from Simonds
Free High School in Warner, NH, and joined the
U.S. Cadet Nurse’s Program where she earned
her degree as a Registered Nurse. Ella worked
at the Austin Nursing Home, the New London
Hospital, Concord Hospital and the Merrimack
County Nursing Home, retiring in 1995 at the age
of 70. Donations in Ella’s memory may be made
to the Ella McIntosh Memorial Scholarship Fund
for Nursing Students at NHTI, 31 College Drive ,
Concord, NH 03301.
Yanski ’97
Susan Yanksi, 49, of Weir Road in Concord
passed away suddenly December 11, 2014. She
was a graduate of Concord High School and
earned a degree in Nursing from NHTI. Susan
worked as a Registered Nurse for Concord
Hospital for many years.
Young ’93
Alan “Scott” Young, 54, of Greenwich Trail
passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at his home.
He was a graduate of Keene High School Class
of 1978. He received his degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology from NHTI in 1993. Alan
went on to receive his B.S. Degree in Mechanical
Engineering from UNH in 1996.
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Miller ’13
Maxwell Miller, 23, of Hillsboro, NH, passed in
the morning of November 18, 2014, when his car
collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 89 in
Grantham, NH. Maxwell earned an Associate
Degree in Visual Arts in May of 2013. Donations
in Max’s memory may be made to the Maxwell
Miller Visual Arts Scholarship at NHTI, 31 College
Drive, Concord, NH, 03301.
Morin
David L. Morin, a long time Concord resident,
died on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. He was 84
years old. David was 17 when he enlisted in the
U.S. Marines. Upon completing his enlistment
and with support from the GI Bill, he graduated
from Colby College with a degree in History and
Economics. He taught History at Winnacunnet
High School in Hampton and St. Paul’s School
in Concord. David went on to spend most of his
career in the Human Services Department of
NHTI.
Virtue ’80
Michael T. Virtue, 55, of Merrimack, NH, died
on Sunday, September 21, 2014 after a sudden
illness. He graduated from Merrimack High
School in 1977 and later earned his degree in
Engineering from NHTI. Michael worked as an
engineer for Avaya Technologies in Billerica, MA.
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Muscular Dystrophy, at the September 2014 Whiffle Ball Tournament at NHTI.
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NHTI After Hours
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was held at NHTI on
March 10, 2015. The Rotary Club of Concord served as co-hosts. More than 250 people
enjoyed the evening, networking with colleagues and enjoying great food from Constantly
Pizza. NHTI President Susan Dunton presented a 2-minute video clip celebrating NHTI’s
50th Anniversary, a preview to the full video which premieres at the 50th Anniversary
Celebration on October 3, 2015.
Left to right: Gary Miller, President of the Rotary Club of
Concord; Tim Sink, President of the Greater Concord Chamber
of Commerce; Susan Dunton, NHTI President; and Hal Koch,
Chair of NHTI’s Advisory Board. Tim Sink was recently
appointed as a new member of the Advisory Board.
NHTI, Concord’s Community College supports all state and federal laws that promote equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination.