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Volume 22
Number 2
The Norwich Free Academy
305 Broadway • Norwich, CT 06360
Tel: (860) 887-2505 • Fax: (860) 889-4363
Editor: Linda Clang Ververis ’78
Copy Editor: Kathleen McCarthy
Contributing Writers: Kathleen McCarthy,
Geoffrey Serra
Photographers: NFA Staff, Seniorwish.Org,
Brian Ambrose Photography, Contributed
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The Norwich Free Academy
Board of Trustees
David Whitehead ’78, Chairman
Theodore Phillips ’74, Vice Chairman
Thomas Griffin ’70, Secretary
Lee-Ann Gomes ’82, Treasurer
Diana L. Boisclair ’77
Jeremy D. Booty ’74
Glenn T. Carberry ’72
Richard E. DesRoches
Keith G. Fontaine ’78
Thomas W. Hammond ’75
DeVol S. Joyner
Sarette B. Williams ’78
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Gale Eccleston Ennis ’78, President
Thomas Neilan ’85, Vice President
Stacy Koehler ’97, Secretary/Treasurer
Anna Stankewich Alfiero ’58
Peter Ballaro ’66
Marie Landry Bontempo ’55
Ann Dugas Carignan ’55
Olive Buddington ’43
Leslie Lane Christie ’82
Timothy Cummings ’66
Nancy Delorge Farnsworth ’69
Concetta Colonna Franchetti ’78
Ethel Moshier Handley ’60
Eileen Kavanaugh Kalla ’81
John Mathieu ’70
Mary Barnett Messerschmidt ’63
Eugene Sullivan ’43
Cynthia LaBrie White ’82
The Norwich Free Academy does not discriminate in
its educational programs, services or employment on the
basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color,
handicapping condition, age, marital status or sexual
orientation. This is in accordance with Title VI, Title
VII, Title IX and other civil rights or discrimination
issues; Sector 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as
amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.
THE SLATER
MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Table of Contents
Page
4
A Message from David Klein, Head of School
Page
5
A Message from the Alumni Association
Pages
6-7
Homecoming
Pages
8-10
Hall of Fame
Pages
11-15
Alumni News
Pages
16-17
Alumni Spotlight
Alumni News continued
Pages
18-21
Page
22
Faculty Spotlight – Cheray Fitzgerald
Page
23
Student Spotlight – Elisa Formiglio
Pages
24-25
Faculty & Staff News
Pages
26-29
Class Notes
Page
29
In Memorium
Page
30
135th Annual Meeting and
Reunion Committee Brunch
Page
31
Pages
32-39
Back Cover
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A message from the
Head of School
Dear Friends:
Seasons Greetings from The Academy. I hope all is well
with you and yours, and may you enjoy a holiday season
complete with good health, happiness and personal fulfillment.
Things on campus are bustling, and our students continue to excel making us proud each and
every day – they carry on your legacy of NFA excellence with class and enthusiasm. We are in
the midst of our annual enrollment and recruitment process whereby students and their
families from our partner districts and throughout the region make their choice about where
to attend high school. From my clearly biased point of view, the optimal choice for any family
would be Norwich Free Academy because of our robust and comprehensive academic and
extracurricular program. I believe that NFA offers something special for everyone, and we
continue to excel at providing opportunities and preparing lives. As you well know, NFA is
truly a magical place.
The annual NFA Corporator’s meeting took place Thursday, November 8th, and I can’t say
enough about the good will and generosity of spirit that resides within that dedicated group of
leaders– thank you. Board of Trustees Chairman, David Whitehead, highlighted the important
topics of stewardship and ambassadorship, and we presented the four areas of strategic focus
for 2012-2014: Academic Success, Institutional Stewardship, Team Synergy, and Community
Engagement. Thoughtful and committed focus in these critical areas will ensure that we remain
true to NFA’s mission and its strong core values as an educational institution. Our NFA
Strategic Communications Team also shared the Academy’s new marketing program and the
associated printed materials, which now properly represent the tradition of excellence and rich
history that have always defined Norwich Free Academy.
Academy representatives have not formally done alumni outreach in a number of years, and it
is time to reaffirm our family commitment by bringing NFA directly to you. In the coming
months, we will re-invigorate NFA’s alumni outreach program by visiting New York City,
Boston, and Washington D.C. During those alumni gatherings, we will brief you on our
planned initiatives and special projects, and, most importantly, enjoy your company and
celebrate NFA’s continued success. To our Florida friends, a visit to the Sunshine State is a top
priority during the 2013-2014 academic year – I thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a peaceful new year.
Respectfully,
David J. Klein
Head of School
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A message from the Alumni Association
While visiting the NFA website recently, the number 38,500 stood out to me on the
Admissions page. This amount represents the number of students that NFA has
been educating for well over a century. As president of the NFA Alumni
Association, I have had the pleasure of meeting several hundred of you this year at
many of our events.
Who can beat the spirit and camaraderie shown by many of our returning alumni on
Homecoming weekend? If you ask me, no one can! On October 20th, the Alumni
Association was pleased to welcome back to campus over 20 classes for tailgating
festivities which included a baking contest and a tailgate decorate “your favorite
sport” theme. The Class of 1950 took home yet another winning banner as they
went all out with a display about their favorite team, the CT Sun. The team’s mascot,
Blaze, even made a surprise visit! I encourage all of you to reach out to your
classmates and get a group of your own together for next year’s homecoming. You
won’t want to miss it!
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the sweet earth's
flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
Several classes held reunions this year and the committees were able to share the
highlights of their events at the recent Alumni Association Annual Meeting held on
November 7. Alumni members Tim Cummings ’66 and Nancy Delorge Farnsworth
’69 were reelected to 3-year terms and we welcomed to the board Eugene Sullivan
’43, Ann Dugas Carignan ’55, Peter Ballaro ’66 and Cynthia Labrie White ’82.
Those in attendance also had the honor of listening to the president of the Class of
2013, Justin Morin. Justin is the finest example of a student attending NFA. His
presence that morning assured us that NFA is providing opportunities and preparing
young lives for the world outside of the academy.
One of my favorite occasions happens the day after Thanksgiving when the
Association welcomes back the most recent graduating class for their yearbook
distribution. As we enjoyed a delicious brunch prepared by the cafeteria staff, we
watched the Class of 2012 share hugs, cry with excitement over a missed classmate,
and reminisce about memories which seem like a life time ago.
Who intimately lives with rain.
This year, class years ending with a 3 or 8 will hold reunions. Save the date cards will
be going out shortly announcing the day and venue of those celebrations. If your class
is holding a reunion, and you haven’t had the opportunity to attend one before, please
consider it this time. I have certainly gained a greater appreciation for those I went to
school with 35 years ago all because of the time I have spent around classes like ’41,
’50, and one dear to my heart, the Class of 1960. I look forward to working with my
reunion committee this year as we begin planning the festivities for the Class of 1978!
Poems are made by fools like me,
On a final note, we lost our beloved beech tree which stood in front of the old
Norton Gym for so many years. I would like to share with you a poem written by
Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) called Trees.
But only God can make a tree.
Until the Spring,
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Gale Eccleston Ennis ’78
President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
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Homecoming
2012
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Alumni classes from 1950-2013 were represented at this year’s Homecoming tailgating festivities
on Saturday, October 20. Alumni arrived on campus, some five hours before game-time, to
prepare for the day’s event. Popup tents and barbeque grills a plenty were set out by our
guests and the mouth-watering aromas in the air made one feel sated without eating one
single bite!
This year the Alumni Association offered two challenges to our alumni. The first being a decorate
your tailgate area contest. Alums were encouraged to decorate with the theme of “Celebrate
Your Favorite Sport,” making it generic enough for everyone to become involved. The Class of
1950 was determined to be the winner, with their CT Sun Basketball theme – right down to
having Blaze the mascot pay an unexpected visit – and went home carrying the 2012
Homecoming Tailgate Flag to display at future alumni events.
The second challenge was in the food category. Alumni were given the opportunity to show
off their cooking skills in the “Anything Chocolate” challenge. To say that there was not a
problem finding judges for this contest would be a huge understatement, but it was decided
the officers of the Alumni Association Board of Directors would be given the honor of performing
this most arduous task! Thirteen very different chocolate creations were submitted for judging.
While the judges indicated these were the best tasting chocolate desserts they had ever eaten,
Saveria Huffman Gagliardo, Class of ’74, was declared the 2012 cook-off winner with her
exceptionally tasty chocolate cupcakes. Saveria was presented a restaurant gift card for her
winning entry. Congratulations to Terri Debarros ’74, the lucky winner of the halftime alumni
door prize drawing, who brought home an NFA alumni umbrella and rain poncho.
Our alumni benefitted from unexpected entertainment at this year’s event
when current NFA students, representing the current four classes, pulled into the
tailgate parking lot, honking horns, in decorated golf carts for the inaugural golf
cart rally. Alums were also treated to our outstanding football team, dressed in
their finery, in a “Walk the Walk” parade. Music was provided for all to enjoy by
Hey “Mr DJ” Entertainment and students from Project Outreach, Amanda
Brenner, Zoie Wallick, and Nowshin Sanzida, provided face painting for our
younger tailgate guests.
The 1 p.m. football kickoff arrived and our tailgating guests made their way to
the turf field where they cheered on the Wildcats who took on the Stamford
Black Knights. Unfortunately for the Stamford team, they could not stand up to
our furious ‘Cats and went down in a 51-0 defeat.
The highlights of the half time activities included Seniors Alexa Franchetti and
Ryer Caruso being honored as Homecoming King and Queen. NFA’s Varsity N
Club sponsors the annual Homecoming royalty campaign. The students are
nominated by members of the senior class and then the entire student body
chooses the winners. The court included senior princesses Abby McConnell and
Kendall Simmons and princes Joey Mitchell and Gilio Wilson.
The Alumni Board thanks everyone who participated in tailgating, the tailgate
decorating contest and the chocolate challenge and looks forward to seeing
what our alumni will do with next year’s Homecoming challenge!
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Hall of Fame
On the eve of Homecoming 2012, seven former athletes and one coach were inducted
into the Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Athletic Director Gary Makowicki ’73
hosted the ceremony that lauded alumni from the 1940s thru 1990s. We are pleased to
announce this year’s class of athletes.
Kate Giardi Ericson, Class of ’92, earned ten varsity letters competing in twelve
seasons of soccer, basketball and softball. Her soccer career included serving as
captain in her senior year and earning all-conference honors twice. Kate also served as
a captain on the basketball team and was named all-conference in her upper and senior
years. The 1991 and 1992 teams won both the ECC regular season and tournament
and she was selected as MVP of the ’92 ECC tournament. Her softball career was
highlighted by being named all-conference three times and all-state in 1990 and 1992.
During the 1990 season she led the team in batting average, runs scored, doubles,
triples, home runs, RBI’s and displaying a bit of speed, stolen bases. She was the
leading hitter for three years finishing her senior year with a .429 average. Kate
attended Boston College and was a four year starter on the softball team, serving as
captain in 1995. When she graduated BC she was ranked #3 all-time in runs scored
and 7th all-time in the BC record books for home runs in a season. She is still ranked
#6 all-time in runs scored. She earned Big East Academic All-Star honors in1995. On
being selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame she stated, “I am truly humbled by
this recognition. NFA has a rich tradition of excellence in athletics; to be a part of that
history is an honor.”
Chris Tamborra graduated in 1983 and during his career he earned a total of nine
letters in track, football, and wrestling. He earned four letters in football, where he was
the anchor of the defensive line. In his senior season, the Wildcats, dubbed the
“Comeback Kids,” were recognized as the top defensive line in the area, yielding less
than one touchdown per game in a 6-3 season. He was honored with All-ECC and
All-Area recognition and second team All-State. It was the sport of wrestling where
he had the biggest impact. He earned three varsity letters wrestling in the unlimited
division. Leading up to the 1983 title, he was the dominant force -- winning all-ECC
honors, State LL and Open championships, and State free style laurels. He was
honored as NFA’s outstanding wrestler and served as a team captain. The final touch
on this championship season was a 7th place finish at the Nationals. Chris competed
collegiately for 2 years at national powerhouse Bloomsburg University before
transferring to Central CT State University. Chris stayed connected to wrestling after
college as a volunteer at CCSU and later at Boston College. Chris was inducted into
the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and has been a longtime supporter of
Special Olympics in Southeast CT and Central MA. Chris is the founder of the
educational consulting firm For Great Physical Education and has received a National
Promising Practice award from the Character Education Partnership. On being
selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame he stated, “I am really proud and excited
to be included with such outstanding athletes, and I am also thankful to my Mom,
Dad, brothers, coaches and teammates that helped make this possible.”
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Award recipients, and
others accepting awards
on behalf of those who
could not attend.
Carl Snitkin began teaching at NFA in 1974 and took over the wrestling program the
following year, turning the program into a local and state powerhouse. During his 25
years as the head coach, his teams compiled a 471- 80 dual meet record, including 13
league championships. In 1983, the wrestling program won the first of nine state
championships over a 12-year time frame. From 1975 - 2003 the only state
championships won by NFA male sports teams were by the wrestling team. His coaching
career also included many years as an assistant track coach, where he coached several state
champion javelin throwers. He was named the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame
“Sportsperson of the Year” in 1981 and was selected as Coach of the Year by the
Norwich Bulletin, the New London Day, the CT High School Wrestling Coaches
Association and the CT High School Coaches Association. He has also been inducted
into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame, the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame, the
New England High School Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Carl
had a career in powerlifting in addition to his teaching and coaching career. He began
competitive power lifting in 1964 and, during his twenty year career, was named New
England Champion ten times. He was the National Collegiate Champion and outstanding
lifter for his 4-year college career. He was ranked #1 in the U.S. in 1982 and 1983 and
was the North American Champion in 1982 and 1982. In international competition, Carl
won the Pan American title in 1976, the Hawaii World Invitational in 1982 and the World
Championship in 1971. Last year he was inducted into the Connecticut Weightlifting Hall
of Fame. On being selected to the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame he stated, “I’m happy and
honored to be remembered.”
Leslie Eastman graduated in 1972 and participated in tennis, basketball, badminton,
soccer, volleyball, and softball. In the first year as a varsity sport, she captained the girls’
tennis team and was a leading singles player. Prior to the varsity tennis team, Leslie was
a singles champion in the girls intramural program. She was on the championship soccer
team and was a doubles team champion in badminton. While participating in volleyball
she was on the honor team, the equivalent of an all-star team and was also on the
volleyball championship team and the softball honors team. Leslie was a 4-year member
of the Girls’ Athletic Association and earned a white blazer, the highest award presented
to female athletes. She was the leading point earner through the girls’ sports awards
system. Her most memorable moment at NFA was playing on the tennis team and being
part of one of the first varsity sports for girls. Leslie was voted by her peers as class
athlete and after graduating she participated in basketball for one year, tennis for three
years and volleyball for four years while at college.
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Hall of Fame
Dan Ruffo graduated from NFA in 1970. He was the ultimate all-around athlete, playing football,
basketball and baseball. Dan was an outstanding running back and earned all CDC honors in 1968
after scoring 18 touchdowns for the year. The highlight of the season was the rivalry game against
New London before a crowd of 6200 spectators. After being down 18-3 at the half, the Wildcats
came back to go ahead in the 4th quarter. They eventually lost when New London scored at the
end of the game. Many consider this the greatest game ever played between NFA and New
London football. In 1969 the team also finished 7-3. A broken leg ended Dan’s season prior to the
final game, but Dan received second team all-state honors to complete his football career. The
baseball program had a 39-14 overall record during his career. Dan started as a catcher his lower
year and moved to third base for his final two years. As was the case with basketball, the baseball
team won two CDC crowns and advanced to the state tournament semi-finals. Dan served as a
captain his senior year.
George Strouse, Class of ’61, participated in both the basketball and baseball programs. George
was a basketball team captain in his senior year and averaged 15.5 points his upper and senior years.
During his senior year, the team advanced to the State tournament semi-finals. The 1960-61 team
established eight school records, including most points in a state tournament game and best overall
record in a season. George was named to the second team All-State. The three years that he
participated in the baseball program produced even more impressive results. The overall record
during that span was 45-8 with two Capital District Conference championships and two State
Tournament titles. George’s 340 foot home run was the difference in the 2-1 victory over Hamden
in the 1960 title game. He received the Varity Club Cup, The Silverman, Redgrave and Vincent
Awards, graduated with honors, and was selected as Campus King. After high school George
attended Gettysburg College and was a 3-year letter winner. He was selected to the Middle Atlantic
Conference second team, and also selected to the All-East Major College team. George was named
MVP of the Norwich Basketball league in 1968 and was inducted into the NFA Basketball Hall of
Fame and the Gettysburg College Hall of Athletic Honor. When told of his selection George
responded, “It’s an honor to join fellow athletes who comprise this esteemed group.”
Charlie Pieniadz graduated in 1953 and participated in football, basketball and baseball earning
eight letters. The 1953 yearbook describes him as "one of the Academy’s outstanding athletes and
an excellent student. He is liked by all because of his striking personality and fair play in sports."
He was a member of the backfield on the 1951 football team that compiled a 6-3 record, placing
eleventh in the final Associated Press state scholastic poll. The 1951-52 basketball team enjoyed
one of the best seasons in the history of basketball at NFA. Ranked 4th in the CIAC tournament
after completing the season with a record of 15-5, there were eight school records established by
this team. The sport of baseball is where he really excelled. The 1951 team went 13-4 and in 1952,
as a top hitter on the team, the overall record was 18-2, including a 40-10 victory over Stonington
that was highlighted by an 18 run sixth inning. Charlie led the 1953 team in batting average and, in
over 23 games, did not commit an error. The team went on to a 19-4 season. Charlie received the
Fletcher-Wiley Cup and is a member of the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame. On being selected to
the NFA Athletic Hall of Fame he stated, “I feel very honored to be selected.”
Edgar Gates graduated from NFA in 1945 and earned a letter in track in his senior year and played
3-years of varsity basketball. Edgar was selected to the Eastern CT Conference All-Star team in
1944-45 and that team won the league championship for the first time in school history. He set a
single game scoring record with 25 points and finished his career as the second all-time leading
scorer. Edgar was considered by teammates and opponents as the ‘complete team player’. Edgar
received a basketball scholarship to play for the University of Connecticut and was a captain his
senior year, leading the team to a New England-best 22-3 record. That team was the Yankee
Conference champions and represented New England in the NCAA tournament. Edgar received a
Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry and received his doctorate in physical chemistry in UConn. He
was elected to the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Alumni News
Tom Lafreniere – Wish of a Lifetime
For over 60 years, Tom Lafreniere ’46 had hoped for an
opportunity to fly aboard a fighter jet. As a foot solider
during the Korean War, he watched as those planes flew
overhead, sparking his fascination with fighter jets. He
always admired the pilots and the jets and would often
say,”someday, I’m going to be up in one of those.” His
wish was fulfilled, thanks to the Wish Of A Lifetime
organization, which grants wishes to deserving seniors
throughout the United States.
Tom’s longtime neighbor, Terri Slater, knew of his
desire to fly in a fighter jet and took it upon herself to
contact the organization and made arrangements for
this surprise of a lifetime! Terri said “he’ll just do
anything for you” and was thrilled to be able to see
Tom’s wish fulfilled.
Tom, wife Betty ’52, daughter Jean ’76, and Slater were
escorted by limousine to the Orange County Airport in
Montgomery, NY where he went on a fighter jet ride.
After an hour-long orientation, Tom took to the sky for
the 30-minute ride and actually got to fly the jet for a
portion, experiencing barrel rolls, 500 mph speeds and
“G” forces during the flight. He was co-pilot to Dan
Filer, Retired Lt. Commander US Navy, and said that
this was a “dream come true!”
Top: Tom & his co-pilot
Dan Filer
Below: Tom with his wife
Betty and daughter Jean
Tom has spent his life giving back to the community, which largely impacted the decision of
the Wish of A Lifetime organization to see that this wish was granted, most recently through
reunions that he and Betty have hosted serving menu items from the former locally eatery,
Bid’s Tavern, that they ran for over 20-years. The proceeds from these reunions benefit the
Yantic Volunteer Fire Department and the Norwich ECHO Cancer Foundation.
When asked if there was anything else he’d like to do, he responded, “Yes, bobsledding!”
Florida Reunions Scheduled
Plans for the Annual East/West Coast Florida reunions are well underway. The East Coast
reunion will take place on February 12, 2013 at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach beginning
at 11:30 a.m. The West Coast event is scheduled for February 18, 2013 at Pelican Pointe
Golf & Country Club in Venice starting at 11:30 as well. All alumni interested in
attending either event who have not received an invitation in the mail are asked to contact
Linda at the NFA Alumni Office at 860-425-5542 or email her at [email protected].
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1961 Football Team Reunion
The thought was pretty simple. Since it’s the 50th reunion of
the Norwich Free Academy Class of 1962, why not piggyback it with a get-together of the school’s football team from
that season? The Wildcats’ lone Capitol District Conference
championship team reunited on June 17, 2012 at the Seasons
Buffet at the Mohegan Sun.
“We actually played our last season in the fall of 1961, and
that kind of slipped by unnoticed, but when the 50th reunion
came up, some of the guys said, ‘Let’s get the football team
together,’ ” Bob Demars said. The difference between the
class reunion and the football get-together was that one didn’t
have to be a member of the Class of 1961 to participate. The
football gathering was for all members of the team.
Demars, a senior member of that squad, said 11 seniors from
that team were on hand for the reunion. In addition to himself, tri-captains John Leone, Paul Morosky, and Fred
Martinelli, along with Stan Lucas, Ray Jarvis, Ed Belliveau, Mike McKay, Dick George, Steve Chmura and Norm
McHale were in attendance. Larry Bouley was the head coach, and Rene Ledoux, Jim Giordano, Jim Williams and
George Vartenegian were the assistants.
“We were a good team and we had an awful lot of fun. There was just great chemistry on the field,” said Demars, who
went on to coach football at St. Bernard and then became athletic director at Putnam High School. Led by Leone —
whom Demars considers to be one of the three best to have ever played football at NFA, and who went on to become
a second team All-American at Boston College — the team finished 7-1-1. Its only loss was to Fitch, although the
Falcons were not a member of the CDC at the time. The only other blemish was a scoreless tie with Hartford Public.
Demars said the squad also was the first from NFA to record a win over New Britain. The morning reunion began
with a social hour, followed by lunch at noon. The day finished with game films from the 1961 NFA-New London
Thanksgiving Day contest.
Top: 1961 Football Team Coach and Captains
Above: 1961 Football Team
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Jubilee Reunion
The 18th Annual Jubilee Reunion
was held on Thursday, July 12 at
the Norwich Holiday Inn. Over
350 alumni from the Classes of
1923 – 1952 enjoyed a lovely
luncheon and spent the afternoon with classmates and friends.
Frances Dembo Segal, a member
of the Class of 1923, was
recognized for her upcoming
103rd birthday and was presented
a lovely floral arrangement by the
NFA Alumni Association.
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Ring Appointed as Dublin Judge
Her Honour Judge Mary Ellen Ring ’73
(former Senior Council), a founding member
of the Children’s Legal Centre and member of
the National Crime Council from 1999 until
2005, became a judge of the Dublin Circuit
Court on March 13, 2012. She was a founding
member of the Irish Association for the Study
of Delinquency, chairwoman of the Irish
Women Lawyers Association, and a member of
the National Crime Council from 1999-2005.
Judge Ring was educated at University College
Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology and
The Honorable Society of Kings Inns. She is
a criminal lawyer and was called to the Bar in
1985 and to the Senior Counsel in 2002. Her practice areas included family and criminal
law and civil litigation. In June 2012 Ellen Smith Ring ’35 visited her daughter, Mary
Ellen, in Ireland with her son, Peter Ring ’59 and daughter-in law, Jinx.
Left: Mary Ellen Ring ’73 on the day of her swearing in as Judge of the Criminal Courts in Dublin Ireland.
RIght: Mary Ellen Ring ’73 in her Dublin office with her mom, Ellen Ring ’35.
Class of 1977 Holds 35th Class Reunion
The Class of ’77 held its 35th Reunion on October 20, 2012, starting with
a small gathering at the NFA Homecoming Game Tailgating festivities in
the morning, followed by a buffet dinner and dancing at the Moose Lodge
in Bozrah. There were close to 100 classmates and friends in attendance
with non-stop laughter from beginning to end! Each classmate was given
an NFA pencil and asked to write down a memory from their time at NFA
and Co-Chair Dana Palazzolo Maul read selections throughout the evening.
Pictures from the ’77 yearbook were scanned and projected for all to enjoy
as well. Co-Chair Tammy Alferi posted a list of the deceased members of
the class and requested a moment of silence to honor them.
The reunion committee met to recap the event and began planning the next
reunion. All who attended the reunion made it clear they wanted to get
together sooner than 5 years from now! We hope to make an annual plan
to get together at the Homecoming Game. We also want to build on our
small treasury that was made possible by the extraordinary efforts of the
reunion committee to phone, email and connect through Facebook with
our classmates to build the attendance. Our thanks to the Reunion
Committee: Kathy Aberg, Tammy Alferi, Kathy Burley, Shirley Hodkinson,
Dana Maul, Ken McGory, Dan Tramontozzi and Mary Wilcox.
Above: Class of 1977 Reunion Committee
Right: Class of 1977 Reunion
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Class of ’57 Celebrates 55th Reunion
Submitted by Barbara Perrino Ricketts
The Class of ’57 held its 55th and, most likely, final reunion on Saturday, August 4th
with a buffet luncheon at The Restaurant at River Ridge Golf Course.
Carol Johndrow Lapre winner of
the door prize drawing
With 75 in attendance, classmates and guests had a great time getting reacquainted and
reminiscing. Greetings from our VP, John Urban, and friends unable to attend were
expressed and a moment of silence honored 72 deceased classmates. A display of
memorabilia included an album of our 50th gathering as well as news clippings of the
myriad endeavors folks are involved with, and photos from Steve Goldberg, Len Seidel &
Kurt Nack. A “Pilot” from our 1st day, receipts of caps & gowns and Mirrors shared
space with grammar school items (do you remember “Boys” & “Girls” doors?) and a ’57
Chevy commemorative plate. The group was undaunted by a sudden “Pop Quiz” and
though a few questions proved harder than others, all were answered and rewarded. A
“pick-a-prize” offered several sought-after gifts and delighted winners. Especially coveted
was the door prize: a painting of “NFA in Winter”, by CT artist Gerald Hardy. The lucky
winner was Carol Johndrow Lapre. The formal part of the program concluded with
singing of our Alma Mater after which socializing was the order of the day.
The afternoon slipped by too quickly but several planned on picking up at the “Red & White Reunion”, later in the month.
We’ll be included in the Red & White Reunion until 2017 when it will be our 60th anniversary and graduation to the
“Jubilee” gathering.
The committee is, once again, indebted to NFA and, especially the efforts of Linda Ververis and the Print Shop for their
expertise and generosity. We also appreciate Bill & staff of River Ridge, who provided a great meal with terrific service
and made planning an easy and pleasant experience.
We were saddened the very next day to learn of the passing of a favorite teacher and coach, Rene Ledoux, who had started
at NFA the same day we did. All proceeds from our event were directed to the NFA Foundation in his memory as
requested by his family.
Reunion Committee members were Sara Ryan Allard, Merrill Gerber, Mike Gordon, Beverly Walski Korenkiewicz,
Barbara Perrino Ricketts, Frances Sanborn Stott, Joyce Rogers Sullivan, Leonora Kunicki Szruba, John Urban.
Betty Coletti Lafreniere Italian of the Year
Betty Coletti Lafreniere ’52 was selected as Norwich’s Italian of the Year along with Dr.
Anthony Alessi, by the Norwich Italian Heritage and Cultural Committee. Being proud of
your Italian heritage is one requirement for being named “Italian of the Year” and giving
back to the community – not just the Italian community, but the whole community, is
another. After graduating from NFA, Betty attended and graduated from the Backus
School of Nursing in 1955 and then worked as a private-duty nurse until she changes
careers in the mid-60’s when she and her husband Tom ’47 purchased Bid’s Tavern in the
Greenville section of Norwich. Through the years, Betty has devoted hours of volunteer
service to the Backus Auxiliary, the Nursing School Alumnae Association, the NFA reunion
committee, and most recently, hosting fundraisers for the ECHO Foundation and the
Yantic Volunteer Fire Department.
Alumni News continues on page 17
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Alumni Spotlight
W
hat makes an NFA Legacy?
For the Carignan family, three generations have graduated from NFA, impacting
both the Academy – on the playing field and in the board room – and the Norwich
community. Lou and Anne Marie Dugas Carignan graduated from NFA in 1956
and 1955, respectfully, and they have certainly had an influence on NFA and
the Norwich community through their efforts as well as those of their children
and grandchildren.
Lou and Ann grew up in Taftville and made their home in the Norwich area after
they graduated from NFA. Lou owned C&C Moving and Storage in the Greenville
section of Norwich and Ann worked as a registered nurse at Backus Hospital for
30 years. Lou, a former president of the Norwich Rotary, also served as a Justice of
the Peace, volunteered for United Community Services Seniors Helping Seniors
program and was Corporator of Norwich Free Academy until his death on April 6,
2011. Ann has been an active member of her NFA reunion committee, a member
of the Norwich Women’s City Club, volunteer for Hospice of Southeastern
Connecticut and was recently elected to the Board of the NFA Alumni Association
The Carignan children and grandchildren have played a memorable role in the
success of NFA athletics over the years:
Laura
Linda
• Gary '78 was a member of both the football and baseball teams, was Tri-Captain
for the baseball team in his senior year and was noted for being a great defensive
player. After NFA, he went on to play baseball at Florida Southern and University
of New Haven. He is currently a National Sales Manager for DTI and -following in his father’s footsteps -- is a Corporator of NFA. All four of his
children were outstanding athletes at the Academy. His son, Andrew ’04, was a
standout baseball player for the ‘Cats and went on to play college ball for the
University of North Carolina and was drafted in 2007 by the Oakland Athletics
as a relief pitcher. Daughter Kaleigh ’06, who went on to Clemson University
where she graduated with a degree in Communications and Psychology, is
currently working at LTK in Boston. She played softball, soccer and lacrosse for
the Wildcats. Connor ’08 lettered in baseball and soccer at NFA and played
baseball for Bryant University where he lead the team with a .325 batting average
in his senior year as the team’s starting center fielder. Connor graduated from
Bryant in May 2012 with a degree in Marketing and Communications and is
pursuing a career in the golf industry. The youngest of Gary’s children, Olivia
’12, is a co-op nursing student at Drexel University in Philadelphia and is a
member of the women’s crew team. While at NFA, she played golf, earning
medalist honors, and volleyball.
• Laura ’80 was a varsity cheerleader for both the football and basketball
teams while at the Academy. She works as a para-professional in the
Norwich Public School system at Kelly Middle School. She and her late
husband Randy Laroux ’79 have two children Randy and Tyler ’08, who
played baseball for the ‘Cats. Tyler is a senior at Central Connecticut
State University and will graduate with a degree in Business. He will then
attend the UCONN Agronomy program and aspires to become a golf
course Superintendent.
• Linda ’84 ran girls track and placed 2nd in the States for the 4x400 relay.
She graduated from Springfield College in ’88 with a degree in Sports &
Fitness. She resides in New York with her two children Mallory and
Jackson Wolfe and works as the State Wellness Director for the State of
New York.
Tyler
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Gary
In honor of Lou Carignan, a passionate sports fan, Gary spearheaded the first annual, “Road to the
Show”, held last January. This event brought together former local baseball players, now affiliated with
Major League Baseball, back to Connecticut to provide an opportunity for baseball fans to meet the
players, talk with them about their experiences and get their autographs. This inaugural event honored
the memories of Lou Carignan and Jack McDonald, a former umpire from the region. The Carignan
family hopes to continue this event annually to bring athletes and fans together.
Legacy families, like the Carignans, have long been a part of the
Norwich Free Academy. Grandparents, parents and their
children have all benefitted from the quality education they
received at NFA. Gary summed it up quite nicely, “The quality
of the institution, its devoted faculty and the timeless tradition
of its legacy makes me and my family proud to be NFA alumni.
It sounds kind of like a commercial, but NFA has shaped all our
lives and it is important that we help NFA continue to thrive
and grow in any way we can.”
Are you a member of a Legacy family? We’d love to hear your family’s
story...email us at [email protected]!
Gary’s children (L-R) Olivia, Andrew, Connor, Kaleigh
Alumni News
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Red & White Reunion
Red & White Reunion
Committee Members
Seated l-r Ann McGrath
Arseneault ’60, Sue Allen
Larkham ’60, Mary Elizabeth
Kenyon ’59 Priscilla Carlson ’61,
Betty-Jo Bushnell Curran ’53,
Barbara Ponatishen Sulla 55,
Standing l-r Lucien Plante ’53,
Carol Cieslukowski ’58, Nancy
Boldrighine Caplet ’58, Bernice
Rankin Mileski ’54, Anne Marie
Maguire Canova ’59, Margaret
Stavrou Post ’54, Audrey Euell
Fields ’54, Marie Landry
Bontempo ’55, Ted Sulla ’53
The 2nd Annual Red & White Reunion for the Classes of 1953 – 1961 was held on Saturday, August 25 at the Port ‘N
Starboard, Ocean Beach Park, New London. Nearly two hundred high-spirited alumni enjoyed a beautiful summer evening
in the company of their high school peers. The evening began with a cocktail hour and classmates were given the
opportunity to have a photo taken with their individual classes, thanks to StarShine Photography and the NFA Alumni
Association. A moment of silence for those departed classmates was observed and Carol Cieslukowski, Class of 1958,
gave a touching invocation. Head of School, David Klein, welcomed the guests, spoke of the all the great things that are
happening on the NFA campus and thanked attendees for their continued support of the Academy. An NFA trivia contest
and door prize drawing rounded out the evening.
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Campus News
Marine Studies at Bluff Point
NFA students, from the Main and Sachem campuses,
who participate in Oceanography, Marine Studies,
Introduction to AP Environmental Studies, and Biology
joined teachers Heather Botelle, Lena Collins ’03, and
Seth Yarish recently at Bluff Point in Groton to study
biodiversity among and within different species and to
monitor the health of the waterway. Using a 100’ seine
net, towed by the Project Oceanology boat, they
collected specimens from two different areas. The tow
was repeated a total of 4 times and yielded quite a large
sampling of fish and invertebrates. Students collected,
measured, and recorded data about each. Later, classes compiled and graphed the data about size
and class distribution. In addition, students ran chemical tests for pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen
and other indicators to assess the life supporting status of the ecosystem.
National Merit Scholars
NFA is pleased to announce that four students have been commended in the 2013 National
Merit Program. Seniors Mackenzie Little, Edwin Portugal, John Rollinson, and Samuel Smith are
among only 34,000 students nationally commended for their exceptional academic promise.
Commended students placed among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who took
the 2011 PSAT. “Recognizing academically talented students plays a fundamental role in the
advancement of educational excellence within our nation,” comments a National Merit
Scholarship spokesperson. “Young people recognized as Commended Students represent some
of the best and brightest minds in the country…we hope this recognition will provide them with
additional educational outlets and motivate them in their pursuit of academic achievement.”
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NFA Musicians on Stage with Foreigner at Mohegan Sun
On September 8, 2012 seniors Hunter
Bustamant, Jaron Cotton, Tevin Jourdain,
Persephone Marien, and Erin Moebus, choral
director Tonya Laymon, and parent and New
London music teacher Lisa Marien joined
Lou Gramm, lead singer of Foreigner, on
stage at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den to perform
their chart topping smash hit, I Wanna Know
What Love Is. Just two days before, Gramm's
management team had issued an invitation
through Jesse Glaude ’96 of Norwich’s Christ
Episcopal Church. The group had only one
rehearsal after school Friday afternoon to
learn the song, which some of the students
heard for the first time at rehearsal. A staff
member escorted the group through an
underground passage to the Green Room of the Wolf Den, where they met and hung out with the band. The group
performed and received a standing ovation. When finished, they were invited to sign a performers’ wall outside the
Wolf Den; "The Ambassadors of NFA" is now penned above their individual signatures which graces the same wall
as The Four Supremes, Lady Antebellum, Eddie Money, MC Hammer and hundreds of others.
Marching Band Competes
The NFA Wildcat Marching Band concluded its 2012 competitive season at the USBands New England
Championship on November 3. Held at JFK Stadium in Bridgeport, CT, the event hosted 41 bands from across New
England. The Wildcat Marching Band placed third overall–and second in Connecticut–in Class III. Congratulations!
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Joint Internship Program
In a joint effort between NFA’s Edwin H. Land Library and Norwich’s Otis Library, a student internship program has
been developed for eleventh and twelfth graders. The program teaches approximately six students the responsibilities of
being a librarian, as well as practical skills that can be used in everyday life. Lessons in library research skills, how to utilize
resources, and computer skills will be taught to each participant. Students will work 2 days a week for a total of 20 weeks,
spending the first 10 weeks at either Otis Library or the Edwin H. Land Library, and switching during the final 10 weeks.
They will each receive a one hour lesson and one hour to use what they have learned each day. Students will not receive
class credit for the internship, but will receive a letter of recommendation from the Academy’s Library Director, Kristie
Leonard and experiences that will help with their future careers.
Italian Visitors
NFA students hosted 31 visiting Italian students in the international student exchange. In this third such exchange
program, students attended NFA classes to witness the American educational system. They followed an NFA schedule,
and witnessed the talent, variety, and professionalism of an outstanding
American school while they followed our lessons to improve their
working knowledge and fluency in English. During their time at NFA,
world language teacher, Katherine Cannamela, presented workshops
and hosted activities for the students from Liceo Liceo Torelli, Fano,
Italy. Included were special presentations about poetry, the American
Dream, and American music and song lyrics. Our visitors toured Native American sites in Norwich with Social Studies
teacher Henry Laudone, visited the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, and participated in a Slater Museum scavenger hunt
with Museum Educator Mary-Anne Hall. On a field trip to New York, they visited the World Trade Center Memorial, the
Tenament Museum, Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. On another trip they visited Boston
Gardens, Trinity Church, Quincy Market and the port in Boston. It was a great learning experience for the Italian students
and their NFA counterparts.
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Homeless Awareness
On October 26, thirty-three students stayed
overnight on the practice field of the NFA
Campus in an effort to raise awareness and
promote ending hunger and homelessness
in the greater Norwich community.
Electronic devices were collected at the
beginning of the evening and participants
were given tasks to do throughout the night
such as making a weekly menu with $42 –
the average food stamp benefit – and
playing a Game of Real Life, where they had
to live on minimum wage, managing all of
the bumps and curves that life deals you.
“The most difficult part of living homeless
for a night for me was trying to budget our
money to buy food,” stated Nick K. Participants had to make tough life choices such as taking an extra shift at work or
seeing their child in their only play; or, getting vet help for a sick dog or having to put him down.
Jessica Z shared that it was very scary to realize that she was not that different from those who are homeless and that
homelessness could happen to anyone. “My Dad recently lost his job and that could have easily led to homelessness for
us.” Students also heard from personnel who work with the homeless in this area from Southeastern Mental Health
Authority Reliance House. A candlelight vigil was performed at midnight to honor those who are homeless, with a
focus on teenagers and young adults.
This annual event collected clothing, blankets, towels, toiletries, shoes and monetary donations that were, in turn,
donated to the Project Homeless Connect event that took place one week later in Gales Ferry. The area’s homeless
were invited to attend that event and learn about resources in the community. Ten NFA students participated and
distributed clothing to those in need.
“The mere thought of people being able to stay strong through difficult times inspired me to do this, because I want
to make a difference in someone’s life,” said Jocelyn M about becoming involved in this event. “When I got home I
actually stopped for a minute and thanked God for how good I have it,” stated Rachel F, “ I hope more people get
involved to raise money and awareness for this worthy cause.”
This meaningful experience was made possible with the support of chaperones Kelsey Iovino ’01, Kasey McNatt, Matt
Jacobs, Jack Millerick, Sandy Miller, Jodi Vara ’92, and Nick Zito ’03 from Reliance House.
Dr. King Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Mackenzie Williams, NFA Class of 2013, for being selected as a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Scholarship. The scholarship, a $20,000 award, was presented to her at the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund dinner at the Mystic Marriott in Groton on October 18, 2012. She is a wonderful
young lady and we all share in her family’s pride and happiness.
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Faculty Spotlight
Cheray Fitzgerald Named Teacher of the Year
Cheray Fitzgerald, 21-year journalism
and special education teacher veteran,
was selected as NFA’s 2012-13
Teacher of the Year. Cheray, a
graduate of Southern Connecticut
State University with a BA in
Corporate Communications was first
hired by NFA in March 1991 as the
audio-visual coordinator. She then
continued her formal education
receiving her teaching certification
from Southern and then her masters
and special education certification
from Sacred Heart University. Cheray
is credited with creating an awardwinning media and journalism
program that she started in 1994 with
then-English teacher Denise Gravel
Grant ’82. Together they developed
the curriculum for the program.
Since then she has continued to teach
journalism and started the video
production program once she realized there were students who were not interested in studying
television or newspaper journalism. In addition to her duties in the journalism program, she
has also taught ninth grade special education resource English, eleventh and twelfth grade
special education integrated science and currently teaches special education PACE English.
Cheray can relish in the fact that her students enter some of the most competitive journalism
programs in the country or directly enter the field. Cheray’s most recent accomplishment was
the launch of the NFA student media website that merges print, visual and video media in
ways that represent current movement in the field.
In her acceptance speech Cheray thanked her family and colleagues for helping to shape her
character and profession. “I became a teacher because I love working with young people. It
is their passion, as well as the challenges, that always make me look forward to coming to
work. My students have taught me more about life than they even know.” She went on to say,
“I believe this honor is really a testament of who we are as teachers. I am just one of you
who at the beginning of the day runs into work with a bag of tricks, a smile and a warm hello
to our students, lots of energy – ready to turn ’it on‘ as soon as we see our first student. I
believe in the phrase, ’it takes a village‘ and we know that we can’t do it all by ourselves. We
work together for the same cause and I am very proud to represent the faculty here.”
The Academy is very fortunate to have many faculty members like Cheray, who go beyond
what is expected of them, to provide our students with the tools necessary to become
productive citizens. Congratulations Cheray!
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Student Spotlight
Elisa Formiglio – Female Kicker
This fall, Elisa Formiglio ’13 was one of the newest members of the
Wildcat football team and the only girl in NFA history to earn a spot
on the all-male varsity sport team.
Elisa has always been involved in athletics and, as a 13 year-old,
placed second nationally in the 2009 NFL Punt/Pass/Kick contest.
She is former member of the Varsity volleyball and softball teams.
With volleyball being a Fall sport, she had to make the tough
decision to give up the court and her comfort zone for the unknown
on the gridiron this season. “It was an opportunity that I couldn’t
turn down,” she said, very happy with her decision to join the
football team.
She spoke of her teammates with great energy and enthusiasm.
“Now they treat me like one of them,” she responded when asked
how it feels to be a member of the football team. At first many of
the guys were, I guess one could say, uncomfortable about having a
girl on the team, but that soon changed when they realized that she
was out on the field with the same common purpose as them-- to
win football games.
Elisa’s kicking ability was noticed by her Physical Education teacher, Jeff Brown ’95, when
she kicked a 40-yard field goal in gym class. He mentioned this to Varsity football coach,
Jemal Davis ’90, and the rest is history! She went through the same workouts and summer
camp as the guys did. When asked if they took it easy on her, she responded, “No, I didn’t
want them to, I did the same workout as they did.” When told that their daughter was going
to be trying out for the football team her parents, Michelle and Anthony -- NFL Giants and
Lions fans, respectively – were thrilled, although Elisa’s friends were finding it hard to
believe that she would actually do it. Elisa’s two younger sisters Sophia ’15 and Christina are
both huge supporters of their older sister. As a matter of fact, in honor of her sister
wearing football jersey #2, Sophia, a member of the varsity girls’ soccer team, also wears a
jersey with the same number.
Since becoming a member of
the team, Elisa has gained the
respect and admiration of the
players on the team and the
other students on campus. The
guys on the team now consider
her a part of the family, a sister,
who’s lucky to have over 45
brothers watching out for her.
When asked what she would
tell others girls about this
experience she said, “I would
like to be an inspiration to people of all ages. If you’re good at something or even if you’re
not, go for it, don’t let anything hold you back. You’ll never know until you try.”
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Faculty & Staff News
Excellence in Education Award
NFA Diversity Director, Leo Butler, was both master of ceremonies and award recipient
at the Norwich Branch of the NAACP 49th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Former
history teacher and coach, Butler oversees a program that supports, promotes, and
coordinates NFA’s multicultural efforts, specifically addressing the areas of the academic
achievement of students from diverse backgrounds, the needs of English language
learners, and community building. It was appropriate that Butler receive an Excellence in
Education award in a program entitled “Re-Achieving Educational Excellence,” whose
keynote speaker, Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan
Pryor spoke about closing the state’s achievement gap. Also honored was Robert Stack
for printing the Freedom Fund program book last year. Bob, owner of This-N-That
Printing, runs NFA’s print shop housed on the Sachem Campus. Last year’s recipient of
the Excellence in Education award was Mathematics Department Head, Zato Kadambya.
Leo, Bob, and Zato represent NFA’s mission to celebrate, nurture, and bring to action an
institutional commitment to diversity. Next year’s special 50th NAACP Freedom Fund
Dinner and celebration will be held on the NFA campus.
Special Education Teacher Kara KochanskiVendola ’94 welcomed her daughter Berkley
Elaine Vendola on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
English teacher Amy Rygielski Correia ’01 gave
birth to a daughter, Elizabeth Marie Correia, on
October 9, 2012.
Student Affairs Secretary Laura Howe became a
grandma for the 2nd time when her daughter,
Kristina Howe Fusari ’04, gave birth to Kallista
(Kalli) Mae on September 13, 2012.
Congratulations to AV/Media Coordinator Nick
Bolt ’96 and his wife, English teacher Meredith
Bolt, on the birth of their daughter, Caroline
Amelia Bolt, on August 13, 2012.
English teacher Jeff Joyce and his wife Erin
welcomed their son Drew Michael Joyce on
August 3, 2012.
Congrats to Special Education teacher, Anastasia
Barber Orsini ’96 and her husband Tony Orsini
’95 on the birth of their son, Luca Charles Orsini,
on June 20, 2012.
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Photos included in
National Geographic
Program
Science teacher Justin Rosenberg was
recently notified that photographs he shot
will be used in the promotion of an
upcoming National Geographic Wild
program, World’s Weirdest. The photos are
of some genetically modified axolotls, an
endangered Central American aquatic
salamander. The axolotls that were
photographed were genetically engineered
to express a jellyfish protein, GFP, which
makes the animals glow under ultraviolet
light. Axolotls are used in many types of
scientific research for their amazing ability
to heal wounds, including the regeneration
of entire limbs.
Local Hero Award
Congratulations to NFA veteran History and
Social Studies teacher, Henry Laudone, for being
selected as the recipient of the 2012 Ronald
McDonald House Charities® Local Hero Award.
Henry was identified through a partnership of the
Connecticut Association of Schools and the
Connecticut
and
Massachusetts
State
Departments of Education, and is one of ten area
teachers selected for their dedication to their
profession, outstanding efforts in their schools
and communities, and commitment to students.
The recognition comes with a $500 RMHC
education grant to the recipient's school. Henry
teaches Multi-Racial, Multi-Cultural History, a
course he designed and developed, which
examines the historical contributions of African,
Asian, Latino, and Native Americans to American
society. A master teacher, Henry brings out the
best in students, challenges them to think
critically, examine tolerantly, and discuss
effectively. In addition, Henry, an active champion
for the cause of equity through the tools of
education, teaches a US history class which pairs
learning challenged and disabled students with
their non-disabled peers.
1992 Alum named
Sachem Campus Principal
Kathy Gravel Cote, former Director of School Counseling
at Lyme-Old Lyme High School has taken the reigns as
Principal of NFA’s new transitional program. She brings
with her a wealth of knowledge having started her career
in education as a Title I teacher at an alternative high
school in Mesa, Arizona. She later worked in the
Greenwich school system. Kathy also worked with
students at Weston High School and at both Housatonic
Community Technical College in Bridgeport and Mitchell
College in New London, before going to Old Lyme where
she developed The Learning Center, a tutoring and
intervention center. She will oversee a faculty of NFA
veterans and as well as newcomers to the Academy. Several
faculty members are NFA alums including Special
Education teacher Sarah Marshall Edmond ’96, Guidance
Counselor Jessica Vocatura St. George ’90, School
Psychologist Cori Beckwith Allard ’95, Campus Safety
liaison Daniel Martin ’84, Science teacher Lean Collins ’03,
Physical Education teacher Ryan Guertin ‘07 and
Administrative Assistant Carol Lafond Morin ’84. The
program is being housed temporarily at the Bishop Street
School until the renovations to the Sachem Campus are
complete in early 2013.
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Class Notes
What have
classmates
and friends
been up to?
What have
you been
up to? Let
us know!
1943
Olive Buddington was recently honored
with a luncheon for her decades of service
to Thames Valley Council for Community
Action (TVCCA) and United Community
& Family Service (UCFS) at the Edward &
Mary Lord Family Health Center.
L-R: Deb Monahan TVCCA Executive Director,
Olive Buddington, Chuck Seaman UCFS
President/CEO.
We know that most alumni members turn right to the Class Notes section to see the latest news on former
classmates, so please let us know if something important has happened to you: a job change, a marriage
or new baby, a degree, a transfer – anything that involves NFA alumni is of interest to us! You can
email your news to [email protected] or mail it to NFA~Levanto Alumni House~
305 Broadway~Norwich CT 06360, or check out Wildcat Connection online.
The Class of 1953 will be hosting their own
class reunion in 2013. Tentative plans have
been set and the event is scheduled for
September 14, 2013. Classmate Bruce Blye
has graciously offered to host the reunion at
his Mystic home. Additional information
will be mailed to classmates when it
becomes available.
1954
Wilfred & Mary Ellen Eccleston ’56 Gladue
celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in
October and continue to enjoy activities in
the 70+ Ski Club.
1956
Mary Jane Connell Fusco retired from
Katohan Village Library after twenty years
of service. Mary Jane and her husband
Eugene also celebrated the 50th anniversary
of their marriage in 2011.
Shirley Niedojadlo Hamm went to Africa
for her 75th birthday and spent one month
in each of the Rafiki Village Orphanages.
She visited orphanages in Ethiopia, Malawi
and Zambia and says she came away with
very rewarding experiences.
1957
Gay Giguere Ingram sure would have liked
to join her classmates at their 55th class
reunion in August, but writes that, “Texas is
such a f-a-a-r piece from CT.” She continues
writing and has recently published, Walking
in His Shoes, a book that shares her beloved
father's steps into the bewildering world of
Alzheimer's. With keen insight and generous
love, she accepts the changes this disease
makes even as it robs her of the father she
knew. Her stories are not meant to
discourage but to convey a message of hope
to others who find themselves in the same
situation. Her books can be found on
Amazon.com.
1958
55th Year Class Reunion is scheduled
for Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the
Mohegan Sun Country Club. Invitations
with additional information will be mailed.
1960
A group of “Commercial” girls from Class
of ’60 have lunch together with their
classmate, Rena Pollock Dorr, at the
opening of her restaurant “Rena’s Pizza” in
Preston, CT.
1951
Phil Connell, reports that he completed the
Rock N' Roll 5K on September 2. He raised
almost $5,000 through donations from
family and friends for the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society. He said he didn't come
in first, but believed the amount raised was a
first class amount. He wants to thank all his
classmates who donated to this worthy
cause. Your help is truly appreciated.
1953
Linnea Bulford Barry has a very pleasant
surprise visit from Ken Herbert, Class of
’54. Ken was her neighbor (and “Pop”
Congdon’s ’37) during some of their years at
Samuel Huntington, and all of their years at
NFA. After what was a 59 year “break,” they
talked for 13 hours straight!! A very nice
surprise for Linnea, which included lots of
NFA “catching up.”
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The “Commercial’ girls from the Class of ‘60. Back Row (l-r) Sue Curtis Lamb, Joan Gualtieri
Lewerk, Sue Gough Sullivan, Ann Bushnell Celico, Rena Pollack Dorr, Darlene Bezanson Raymond,
Maureen Rimer Inman, Rosemary Grandstaff Southworth. Front Row (l-r) Marian Caswell Fleming,
Ann McGrath Arseneault, Sue Allen Larkham, Marie Tessier Muehlbauer, Kathy Zdunczyk Kreger.
Ken Lucier recently finished his fourth
retirement; teaching at T.C. Williams High
School in Alexandria,VA of "Remember the
Titans" movie fame. He enjoys canoeing,
but especially relishes his time on his
motorcycle (yes, on and off since 1962!). He
would like to hear from Mike Luty, Ellen
Deignan and Bill Ward, et al. Ken writes, “I
am still a Connecticut guy, although I have
lived in Virginia much longer now. Absent
traffic, the D.C. area is a great place to live. I
hope to have contact with alumni soon.”
1967
Tom Moretti has spent 42 years as Senior
Account Executive for WICH/WCTY/
WKNL/WNLC radio stations. He has been
married for 43 years to Martha, a retired
elementary school teacher. They have a
daughter Amy and son Bryan as well as
four grandchildren.
1968
Bernice Janovicz Rocque recently published
her first book, Until the Robin Walks on Snow,
1963
Michael R Smith and his wife, Joyce, are still
enjoying life in South Florida, but with
daughters and a grandson in CT and RI, still
visit CT regularly and always drop in on
NFA to rekindle a few fond memories and
a smile.
1975
Eileen Oloff Quinn received her Master's
Degree in Education, Early Childhood
Special Education at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas, on May 12, 2012.
Bruce Sullivan married Kim Camprone on
St. Patrick’s Day. Rev. Franklyn (Rusty) Ward
’76 officiated. They reside in Franklin.
1976
John-Manuel Andriote was the guest author
at the Connecticut Aids Resource Coalition’s
fundraising book signing at Governor
Dannel Malloy’s residence in September.
John-Manuel is an author, journalist, and
speaker who has focused on gay culture and
politics, HIV/AIDS, health, and medicine
since the early 1980s. His research materials,
correspondence, and recorded interviews are
part of a special collection curated by the
Smithsonian. An updated and expanded new
edition of his acclaimed history of the AIDS
epidemic in the U.S., Victory Deferred: How
AIDS Changed Gay Life in America, was published in 2011. His book may be purchased at
Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
50th Year Class Reunion dinner is scheduled
for Saturday June 15, 2013 at the Norwich
Holiday Inn. Classmates will be invited to
return to the NFA campus and take part in
the 2013 Commencement Ceremony tentatively scheduled for June 14. A campus tour
and breakfast will be provided on Saturday
morning. More detailed information will be
mailed to all classmates.
1964
Marjorie Salvatore Trachtenberg has retired
after a 28-year career with Unisys
Corporation as Global Director, Managed
Service Center Operations, responsible for
23 centers located around the world. In this
role, she traveled extensively in Latin
America, Europe, and Asia, managing about
4000 employees. Her operation developed
and pioneered many customized support
services for Unisys and Marjorie was the
recipient of many
awards including the
company’s Presidential
Award for Excellence –
for the innovation and
productizing of these
services that became a
large part of the
company’s outsourcing portfolio and
revenue. She has 3 grandchildren and one
son, Matthew, who has also successfully
worked in global technology. Marge lives in
Austin, TX and enjoys the eclectic,
progressive atmosphere of that area. Post
retirement, her interests are many – both
new and revisited: TX Master Gardener,
Transition Austin, Permaculture, community
gardens, Equal Rights, Poetry, writing,
painting, travel…
1974
Dawn Maria Favreau & Richard Favreau ’82
of Snow Hill, NC celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary on August 22, 2012.
The surprise picnic was given by the couple’s
two children and their families, at the Indian
Fields Resort Campground in Salem, CT.
a work of historical fiction that explores the
depths of determination, family unity, faith,
and friendship that are possible, even in the
most challenging of circumstances. The
mother in the story was the grandmother of
Bernice and her aunt and uncle served as
advisors. The novella chronicles the quiet
strength of an immigrant family and their
devoted midwife and tells the inspiring factbased story of the struggle to save a tiny
baby in 1920s New England. The subject of
her novella, her uncle, Anthony C. Janovicz
is a member of the Class of 1940. The back
cover of the book contains advance praise
from Mike Morosky, MD ’68, and Bruce
Stave, an emeritus historian from UCONN.
The book is available through Amazon.com
and Barnes & Noble.
1973
40th Year Class Reunion for the Class of ’73
is scheduled for September 21, 2013 at the
Pilot House in the Port ‘N Starboard at
Ocean Beach Park in New London.
Invitations with details will be mailed.
1978
The Class of ’78 will hold a 35th Year Class
Reunion in 2013. If there are classmates
interested in serving on the reunion
committee, please send an email the Alumni
House at [email protected].
1983
Reunion committee volunteers are needed
for the 30th Class Reunion If you are
interested in helping to plan this year’s
reunion, please email Alumni House at
[email protected].
Michelle Gladue, a sixth grade teacher, was
recently recognized by the Avon Board of
Education for 25 years of service in the
Avon Public School System.
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1983 continued
Daniel M. Tracy, III, DMD, was recently
listed in CT Magazine as a 2012 Top CT
Dentist. Every dentist listed was recommended by a significant number of his peers,
as the only way to make the list is through
peer recommendations. Over 2,800 CT
dentists received a survey asking them to
recommend a dentist to whom they would
send a loved one for care. Dan received his
B.S. in Biological Sciences from UConn and
graduated from the UConn School of
Dental Medicine in 1991 where he received
the American Association of Endodontists’
Certificate of Merit and the International
College of Dentists’ Award for Outstanding
Achievement. Dan worked in public health
dentistry for several years before opening
his own private practice on Fanning Ave
in Norwich.
1988
Reunion committee volunteers are needed
for the 25th Class Reunion If you are
interested in helping to plan this year’s
reunion, please email Alumni House at
[email protected].
1992
Bill Wrigley is a Visual Arts teacher and
resides in New York with his wife, Catherine.
1993
Reunion committee volunteers are needed
for the 20th Class Reunion If you are
interested in helping to plan this year’s
reunion, please email Alumni House at
[email protected].
1994
Marta Eukers married Ray Puffenbarger, III
on April 21, 2012 at the Frontier Culture
Museum in Staunton, VA. The couple
resides in Staunton, VA. Marta was also
inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda
National Honor Society in March 2012. She
is pursuing her bachelor's degree through
DeVry University's online studies program
while working full-time for Lumos
Networks in their Directory Department
and volunteering with the Staunton-Augusta
Rescue Squad. Only the top 20% of
students with a GPA of 3.2 or better are
selected for this honor.
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Kimberly Chapman married Mark Boulay Sr.
on October 31, 2011 at Maplewood Cemetery
in Norwich. She currently is living in Dayville,
CT and working at Logee's Greenhouses.
1997
Ann-Marie Surette, MD, has recently been
accepted into the Doctors Without Borders
program and will begin serving the
organization in Nigeria, West Africa. AnnMarie holds degrees from Smith College and
the University of Connecticut. She
completed her OB/GYN residency at New
York University Medical Center in New
York City. She will begin serving Doctors
Without Borders in December.
2002
Tiffany Cingranelli and Chad Campbell ’03
were married August 29, 2009 at the
Farmington Club in Farmington, CT.
The couple recently bought a home
in Norwichtown.
1998
A 15th year Reunion IS NOT being planned
for the Class of ’98. The committee looks
forward to providing their classmates with
an amazing 20th reunion in 2018!
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson is the
Air Education and Training Command’s
Non- Commissioned Officer Instructor of
the Year for 2011. Ryan is an explosive
ordnance disposal technician assigned to the
366th Training Squadron Field Training
Detachment 3 at Elgin Air Force Base, part
of the 782nd Training Wing based at
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Ryan
earned the award for his work educating
service members about improvised
explosive devices at the Naval School and
for his time on deployment. Ryan, who had
been at the school for nearly four years,
deployed as part of task Force Troy in Iraq
in 2011 and acted as the single point of
contact within the task force as liaison
officer for IEDs. He is next headed to
Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and the
52nd Civil Engineering Squadron after he
completes his tours as an instructor.
1999
Jacki Malia Reinert and her family have
recently accepted an expatriate assignment in
Paris, France for the next two years. Jacki left
behind her career in mental health counseling
and has begun training for the 2013
Kilimanjaro Marathon in Tanzania. She will
fly to Tanzania and run on March 3, 2013.
You can read more about her fundraising
efforts for "13 for 13" at her "not-soanonymous" blog www.hjunderway.com
2003
The reunion is in the early planning stages
and additional volunteers are welcomed to
join the committee for the 10th Year Class
Reunion. If you are interested in helping to
plan this year’s reunion, please email Alumni
House at [email protected].
Emily Dutra Cush and her husband Joseph
Cush welcomed a daughter, Julia Grace
Cush, on September 11, 2010. The new
family resides in Newport, RI.
Shealyn Sullivan married Brendan Redfield
on June 9, 2012 at the beach in MA. They
are residing in Norwich.
2007
Cassandra Lapointe Giovanni is an avid
writer of young adult novels and has written
two books, In Between Seasons and her newly
published Walking in the Shadows. Her unique
writing style and approach to the genres
of dystopian, paranormal, mystery and
romance are aimed at appealing to adults and
young adults alike. Cassandra returned to
NFA this fall for a book reading/signing of
her novels in the Land Library. Her novels
may be purchased on Amazon.com and
Barnesandnoble.com.
2008
Currently NO class reunion is scheduled.
If classmates would like volunteer to form
a reunion committee please contact
[email protected].
2009
Abby Larkin shared
with us this lovely
photo of herself and
two of her fellow '09
peers that was taken
during a New York
City weekend. Miles
Aron, (left) is currently finishing up
his last semester at
University of Hartford, where will receive a degree in Acoustical
Engineering. Amelia Parenteau, (middle) is in her final year at Sarah
Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY, where she is concentrating her
efforts in English and Theatre. Abby, (right) is studying at University
of Connecticut, where she is finishing up a degree in English, with
minors in Anthropology and Human Development and Family
Studies. Abby writes, “The three of us are nomadic individuals, and
our studies and interests have taken us all over the world, but we
always find a way to return to our roots. We feel a connectivity to one
another even from thousands of miles away, and we can thank our
experiences together at NFA for that.”
The Slowick family enjoys wearing their NFA Alumni Shirts
Seated: Mary Woodka Slowick ’42 (l-r) Judy Slowick Thompson ’69,
Carol Slowick Mares ’72, Marilyn Slowick Percy ‘65
In the last edition of the Alma Matters we incorrectly identified
these classmates. We apologize for the error.
L-R: Austin Fish ’61, Teddy Montgomery ’61 and Peter Ring ’59 met at
Groton Long Point, CT in August 2011 for their annual get-together.
In Memoriam
Dr. Michael T. Phillips, DDS,
Class of 1940, passed away
September 26, 2012 at the
age of 90. Dr. Phillips had a
long-lasting association with
the Academy, beginning in
1936 as a student and
continuing through his
selection as the corecipient of the 2012 NFA Alumni Association’s
Distinguished Service Award, a recognition
shared with his son Ted. Dr. Phillips was
nominated as an NFA Corporator in 1974 and
elected to the Board of Trustees in 1985. He
proudly served as Chairman of the NFA Board
from 1986 -1989. Dr. Phillips is survived by his
children, Joanne Contopoulos ’66, Evangelyn
Urbanek ’69, Attorney Theodore N. Phillips II ’74,
and Maria Phillips Butcher ’81; grandchildren
Attorney Michael T. Phillips II ’00, Theodore N.
Phillips III ’01, and Catherine Nina Phillips ’05 –
all of whom attended the Academy.
Carolyn Downes Kraemer,
Class of 1964, passed away
on Saturday, August 25,
2012. Carolyn eagerly
worked as a reunion
committee member,
planning reunions every
five years, and remained
in contact with her
classmates on a yearly basis as a Class Agent
for the Class of 1964, a volunteer position she
held since 2001. From 2006-07, Carolyn served
on the Alumni Association Board. After
graduating NFA, she earned a BS in Chemistry
from Connecticut College and a Masters in
Education Technology from Rosemont College
and had a career as a teacher that spanned
more than 30 years. Upon retirement, she and
her husband, Richard, moved to Ormond
Beach, Florida where she was able to pursue
her passion for golf full-time.
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135th Annual Meeting &
Reunion Committee Brunch
Above: Sr. Class
President Justin Morin
with his father,
mother and brother.
The NFA Alumni Association Board of Directors held their 135th Annual
Meeting on Saturday, November 3, 2013 at the Norwich Holiday Inn.
Prior to the business portion of the event, a thank you brunch buffet was
provided for the reunion committee members. Board president, Gale
Eccleston Ennis ’78, welcomed the reunion committee members and
thanked them for their dedication to the Academy and their classmates. The annual brunch is
sponsored by the Alumni Association in appreciation of work that reunions committees
perform each and every year for their classmates. Classmates representing the Classes of 1982,
1977, 1972, 1957, 1954, 1950, and 1962 as well as Jubilee and Red & White committee members
enjoyed a delightful brunch and the company of fellow alumni.
The business portion of the event began at 12 pm and opened with a wonderful rendition of
the Alma Matters lead by the members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. After
introductions of the current Alumni Board members and the Past Presidents of the Alumni
Association, President Ennis went on to highlight the events that the Alumni Board is involved
with and encouraged those in attendance to become actively involved with the Board’s work.
It is always a pleasure to welcome the senior class president to this event to share with the
alumni a synopsis of their years spent at NFA. It didn’t take very long for Justin Morin, the
Class of 2013 president, to captivate everyone in the room with his enthusiasm for the
Academy and his aspirations for his future. It was reassuring for the nearly 100 alumni in
attendance to know that the Academy continues to provide the students, of Norwich and the
partner districts, with a superb education.
Following Justin’s address, representatives from the reunion committees were welcomed and
shared the events of their individual class reunions. The Class of 1962 was presented with a
plaque, which will be added to the Reunion Gift wall in the Latham Science and Information
Center, by Assistant Development Director, Kathy McCarthy for their most generous 50th
reunion gift to the after-school reading program.
The meeting concluded with elections to the Board of Directors with four new members
elected to serve a 3-year term. They are Eugene Sullivan, Class of 1943; Ann Dugas Carignan,
Class of 1955; Peter Ballaro, Class of 1966; and Cynthia LaBrie White, Class of 1982. In
addition Timothy Cummings, Class of 1966 and Nancy Delorge Farnsworth, Class of 1969
were re-elected to an additional 3-year term.
(L-R) Eugene Sullivan ’43, Ann Dugas Carignan ’55,
Peter Ballaro ’66, Cindy LaBrie White ’82.
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(L-R) Class of ’62 committee members Anne Wodopian,
Sue Martin, Kathy McCarthy Asst Director of Development,
Don Rich, Jackie Smith, Joe Moskaluk, Bonnie Canova
Deceased
The following is a list of NFA graduates who are known to have passed away between May 27, 2012 and
November 11, 2012. We express our deepest sympathy to their families and classmates. They will be missed.
1927
Sylvia Golub Blinderman
1933
Martha Storek Hopmann*
Elizabeth Hurst Messick
1942
Mary Walker Fuller
Mary Fedeli Pearson
Genevieve Mazurkiewicz
Schaffhauser
Elaine Pineault Wesoski*
1934
Adam Labenski
Virginia Ward Sullivan
1943
Beatrice Rybakiewicz Skiba
Channing Huntington
Lillian Wojcik Baldwin
1935
Olive Duane Isakson
Arlene Sullivan Johnson
Helen Snarski Zaleski
1944
Claire Steinman Sprejregen
Elwood Baker
1936
Jennie Sachonchik Malachowski
Eleanor Palmer Gleiser
1937
Frank Laycock
Matthew Scopelitis
1938
Lillian Lambert Witkin
Nicholas Mahalawich
Julia Lizzio Petrone
Michael Panus
Ellsworth Williams
1939
Georgiana George
Gerald Goldberg*
Anne Ladyka Maciejny
1940
Irene Lesneski Fortin
Michael Phillips
1941
Frank Allen
Pearl Badaloni
Patricia Hartnett Cummings
Harriet Hull Rowley
Paul Schwell
Geneva Genuswieski Toscano
Phyllis Ludlow Walker
1945
Margaret Rokowski Ververis
William Dixon
Anthony Jakubowski
Anne Plante Babbitt
Elizabeth Sage
Genevieve Ciliano Hague
1946
Mary Quarto Grillo
Dolores Diodato Dickinson
Winifred Benjamin Grabon
1947
Francis Kohanski
Michael Ahearn
Anna Komorowski Lucas
1948
Elaine McClure Elliott
Rose Iannaci Hoagland
Andrew Boyd
1949
Harry Blackburn
1950
James Quinn
Alfred LaBarre
Doris Peck Brennan
Jeannette Boynton Eccleston
1951
Frank King*
Royce Neil
1952
David Hall
John Ring*
1953
Joan Berry Fargo
Joanne Robinson Kendall*
1955
Philip Twomey
Nancy Fellows Hughes
1957
Shirley Gudeahn Coley
Mary Ann Ludlow Hastings
John Murphy*
Joseph Stronski
1958
Beverly Hagert Brunelle*
Paul Hemingway*
William Leone
1959
Barbara Schmidt Rood
Diana Eselunas Lukaszewicz
Ronald Taylor
1960
William Donahoe*
Gail Maplesden
1961
Anthony Delgado
Carol Murphy Avery
1963
Linda Smith Edenfield
1964
Carolyn Downes Kraemer
Paul Rozanski*
1965
Daniel Sullivan
Phyllis Pounch Wigfield
1967
Robert Culverwell
Linda Serus Holubesko
1968
Michael Arpin
Michael Cipriani (Bernz)*
Linda Henseler Thomas
1969
Victor Smotrich
1970
George Durr
1972
Mary Chinigo
David Chojnacki
1977
Robert Morse
1978
Arthur Kraemer
Carol Gagliardo
1983
Randolph Belton
Anthony Hall
1985
David Collier
1986
Joseph Rajtar
1998
John Vaillencourt
2001
Jeremy Waggoner
2003
Jesse Fuhrmann
2005
Joshua Chameroy
* Deceased prior to
May 27, 2012
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T H A N K
Y O U !
With deep
appreciation to our
alumni and friends
H O N O R
Gifts by Class, July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012
Class Agents listed in bold.
* after name indicates deceased.
Amounts reflect cash and
stock gifts received during the
2011-2012 fiscal year. Pledges
are not included in the totals.
Class of 1927
NFA Fund: $100
Total Gifts: $100
Class of 1932
NFA Fund: $25
Total Gifts: $25
who expressed their
Class of 1934
NFA Fund: $25
Total Gifts: $25
belief in the mission
Class of 1935
NFA Fund: $200
Total Gifts: $200
of Norwich Free
Class of 1936
NFA Fund: $195
Total Gifts: $50,195
Academy by making
Class of 1937
NFA Fund: $3,555
Total Gifts: $3,555
a contribution during
Class of 1938
Lena E. Demicco
NFA Fund: $425
Total Gifts: $425
the year, we are
pleased to publish the
2011-2012 Honor
Roll of Giving.
Class of 1939
NFA Fund: $395
Total Gifts: $445
Class of 1940
John R. Fells
NFA Fund: $860
Total Gifts: $1,985
Class of 1941
Pearl Badaloni*
NFA Fund: $1,910
Total Gifts: $1,945
Class of 1942
Dorothy Grattidge
Kelly-Fenelon
NFA Fund: $810
Total Gifts: $1,960
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R O L L
Class of 1943
NFA Fund: $1,440
Total Gifts: $1,525
Class of 1944
Kathleen Mulcahy Kingsley
Anne Macaione Mitchell
NFA Fund: $1,157.50
Total Gifts: $1,257.50
Class of 1945
Irene Sadernsky Figarsky
NFA Fund: $1,245
Total Gifts: $1,395
Class of 1946
James F. Wilber, III
NFA Fund: $1,667.50
Total Gifts: $1,767.50
Class of 1947
NFA Fund: $3,685
Total Gifts: $4,155
Class of 1954
Louise Becker Weseman
Phyllis M. Malone
Marion Streich Prescott
NFA Fund: $1,940
Total Gifts: $2,140
Class of 1955
Lewis E. Randall
NFA Fund: $2,055
Total Gifts: $27,352.50
Class of 1956
Frank J. Jacaruso
Marie Demuth Twomey
NFA Fund: $3,494.56
Total Gifts: $4,904.56
Class of 1957
Sara Ryan Allard
NFA Fund: $1,412.50
Total Gifts: $2,062.50
Class of 1948
Catherine Shaver Leone
Donald E. Leone
NFA Fund: $3,112.50
Total Gifts: $5,712.50
Class of 1958
Kathleen Driscoll
Amatangelo
Robert M. Donahoe
NFA Fund: $3,921.50
Total Gifts: $10,384
Class of 1949
Daniel C. Leone
NFA Fund: $2,397.50
Total Gifts: $2,560
Class of 1959
Lois Morey Babbitt
NFA Fund: $2,852.50
Total Gifts: $3,320
Class of 1950
NFA Fund: $2,680
Total Gifts: $2,760
Class of 1960
NFA Fund: $2.157.50
Total Gifts: $5,725
Class of 1951
NFA Fund: $1,365
Total Gifts: $2,830
Class of 1961
NFA Fund: $1,877.50
Total Gifts: $2,317.50
Class of 1952
NFA Fund: $1,182.50
Total Gifts: $1,372.50
Class of 1962
Susan Handleman Zetoff
(50th Reunion Gift in
Support of the After-School
Reading Program)
NFA Fund: $885
Total Gifts: $17,440
Class of 1953
Theresa Brogno Brochu
Morris A. Fishbone
Charles S. Huestis
Frank E. Tomlin, Jr.
Helene P. Zimmer-Loew
NFA Fund: $4,700
Total Gifts: $5,455
Class of 1963
NFA Fund: $2,411.44
Total Gifts: $2,877.44
Class of 1964
Carolyn Downes Kraemer*
Erin Connell Martinelli
NFA Fund: $4,740
Total Gifts: $5,026
Class of 1965
Attorney Peter W. Rotella
NFA Fund: $2,537.50
Total Gifts: $3,427.50
Class of 1966
Lesley Mitchell Jones
NFA Fund: $2,767.50
Total Gifts: $14,137.50
Class of 1967
Alberta Babbitt Gallagher
NFA Fund: $1,012.50
Total Gifts: $5,117.50
Class of 1968
Michael F. Morosky
NFA Fund: $2,065
Total Gifts: $2,840
Class of 1969
Kathleen Hart Cummings
Lynn Baldwin Morey
NFA Fund: $830
Total Gifts: $1,340
Class of 1970
John H. Babbitt, Jr.
NFA Fund: $2,393.20
Total Gifts: $4,573.20
Class of 1971
Elizabeth Congdon Baldwin
Cynthia Schmidt Crocicchia
NFA Fund: $1,685
Total Gifts: $2,660
Class of 1972
Aguste Lotring Haskell
NFA Fund: $2,037.50
Total Gifts: $9,857.50
Class of 1973
Donna Dressler Convicer
NFA Fund: $1,802.50
Total Gifts: $13,357.85
Class of 1974
Mary Brostek Crozier
NFA Fund: $2,202.50
Total Gifts: $3,212.50
Class of 1975
Claudia Papelian Conway
NFA Fund: $1,727.50
Total Gifts: $2,197.50
Class of 1976
Laurie Gladue Roberts
NFA Fund: $3,862.50
Total Gifts: $5,412.50
Class of 1977
NFA Fund: $654.77
Total Gifts: $1,318.87
Class of 1978
Charla Friedman McDermott
NFA Fund: $2,709.78
Total Gifts: $5,824.78
Class of 1979
Judy Payne Paro
NFA Fund: $425
Total Gifts: $575
Class of 1980
Maria Fells Lavin
NFA Fund: $3,333
Total Gifts: $3,663
Class of 1981
Eileen Kavanaugh Kalla
NFA Fund: $765
Total Gifts: $927.50
Class of 1982
Maria L. Lindia
NFA Fund: $1,400
Total Gifts: $2,500
Donations have supported NFA’s Planetarium enhancements
Class of 1986
NFA Fund: $50
Total Gifts: $50
Class of 1996
NFA Fund: $25
Total Gifts: $50
Class of 1987
Christopher P. Hinchey
NFA Fund: $45
Total Gifts: $595
Class of 1997
Stacy Koehler
NFA Fund: $180
Total Gifts: $180
Class of 1988
NFA Fund: $427.50
Total Gifts: $427.50
Class of 1998
NFA Fund: $175
Total Gifts: $700
Class of 1989
Alycia A. Sabrowski
NFA Fund: $700
Total Gifts: $725
Class of 1999
Jacquelin Mendez
NFA Fund: $0
Total Gifts: $468
Class of 1990
NFA Fund: $1,411
Total Gifts: $1,411
Class of 2000
NFA Fund: $10
Total Gifts: $10
Class of 1991
Monica Morabito Smith
NFA Fund: $1,292.50
Total Gifts: $2,867.50
Class of 2001
NFA Fund: $100
Total Gifts: $900
Class of 1983
Ann Tramontozzi Brennan
Gina Philbrick Dickenson
NFA Fund: $625
Total Gifts: $1,700
Class of 1992
Burriss G. Wilson, Jr.
NFA Fund: $1,195
Total Gifts: $1,195
Class of 1984
NFA Fund: $460
Total Gifts: $668
Class of 1993
Jennifer Hoddinott Triffo
NFA Fund: $235
Total Gifts: $260
Class of 1985
Susan Smith Blinderman
Thomas P. Neilan
NFA Fund: $665
Total Gifts: $3,765
Class of 1994
NFA Fund: $200
Total Gifts: $200
Class of 2002
NFA Fund: $35
Total Gifts: $35
Class of 2003
NFA Fund: $25
Total Gifts: $25
Class of 2004
NFA Fund: $50
Total Gifts: $50
Class of 2011
NFA Fund: $0
Total Gifts: $30
Class of 1995
NFA Fund: $250
Total Gifts: $275
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Your participation in the NFA Foundation’s annual giving
programs enhances the educational experiences of our
students. Here are just a few ways that your donations
have supported NFA’s students and curriculum in 2012:
•
Technology labs including math and reading
literacy centers; music composition,
engineering and CAD labs; and mobile iPad
labs for each building.
•
Video equipment and editing software for
NFA’s TV studio and journalism classes.
•
Equipment for the student cardiovascular
fitness center & weight training center
•
Planetarium enhancements
For your generosity and loyalty to NFA, we thank you!
The NFA Foundation, Inc.
thanks the following
Corporations, Foundations
and Community
Organizations for their
generous support during
the 2011-2012 fiscal year:
Abbott Laboratories Employee
Giving Campaign
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
AHEPA Norwich Foundation Inc.
Aldin Associates Limited
Partnership
Ameriprise Financial – Annual
Giving Campaign
AT&T Foundation
The Boeing Company
CIGNA Foundation
Community Foundation of
Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut Interscholastic
Athletic Conference, Inc.
ExxonMobil
Fidelity Foundation Matching
Gifts to Education
GE Foundation
Goldblatt Bokoff LLC CPA
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Kelly Family Charitable
Foundation
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Lyondellbasell
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Norwich Branch NAACP
Norwich Firefighters Local 892
Norwich Free Academy
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