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The Station ManagerJohn Hesslein ’81In the summer of 2011, a rare collection Turnpike], so go down… and cover it,” said WCVB-Ch.5 News Boston), Jordanof extreme weather patterns hit the Bay Dominick Aielli ’95, who ventured toward Rich ’80 (radio host, WBZ-AMState: a powerful tornado, a hurricane the eye of the advancing vortex to 1030), Melissa Toupin ’09 (reporter,named Irene and the aftershocks of a 5.8 capture photos and video of the “amazing Charter TV-3) and CBS-3 News Directormagnitude earthquake rattled dozens of destruction” on behalf of Boston’s WBZ-TV. Dave Ward shared anecdotes, answeredcommunities. Hundreds of local mediaquestions and recapped the minute-byminutedecision-making that went intoprofessionals sprang into action to report Aielli was one of five media-savvy alumnion the devastation, including five brave who returned to Curry on October 17 for effectively covering extreme weatheralumni from Curry College.the live panel event, “Mass. Destruction: encounters in their areas.Expect the unexpected – Reporting on“My boss said, ‘I think there’s a tornado Extreme Weather.” Panelists John Hesslein “We expect the unexpected,” said Griffin,coming. It looks like it’s going through ’81 (Station Manager, CBS-3 Springfield), who is in charge of gathering news andMassachusetts via the Pike [Massachusetts Susan Griffin ’80 (assignment editor, handling logistics for coverage at WCVB.22 | CUrrY CoLLEGE MAGAZINE WINTER 2012The News DirectorDave WardThe ReporterMelissa Toupin ’09The Assignment EditorSusan Griffin ’80FEEDBACKBraving theStormSpringfieldAlumni share expertiseabout reporting onextreme weatherBy Patrice HowardWorcester< Really enjoyed PatriceHoward’s story on the Curryalums braving the storm. It wasamazing to find out that DaveWard, whom I have workedwith for decades, has a Curryconnection, and that CBS-3,one of our strong affiliatesin the Northeast, has a stable of graduates.Here are two photos from the Outer Bankswhere I was assigned with a CBS crew as Irenepassed by. Just another night in the wind, as hasbeen the case for decades,from Brownsville, TX toChatham, MA.Alan Suhonen ’76Producer, CBSNewspath International< I read the alumni magazineand notice the younger folksdoing stuff like this so I amstanding up for the 60+ crewand showing we got it too!Karen W. Smith ’74Great Barrington, MAEditors NoteRead about Karen’s plans to return to Africato help women in Kenyan villages:curry.edu/magazineValues, Voices, Vision:Curry College Strategic Plan 2012-2017Since its founding in 1879, Curry College has evolved and grown into a wellestablished,vibrant institution of higher education committed to preparingstudents to engage in an increasingly complex and changing world. Toguide its next major phase of institutional development, in January 2011 theCollege launched a new strategic planning process to identify future directions,establish strategic goals, and create key initiatives to enhance institutionaleffectiveness, accountability, and sustainability. In February 2011, PresidentQuigley announced the formation and composition of a twenty-memberStrategic Planning Committee comprised of faculty, staff, and administratorsand appointed Dr. Patricia Mytkowicz and Dr. Ruth Sherman as co-chairs.After almost a year of extensive meetings, data collection and analysis,and college-wide engagement in the planning process, the Strategic PlanningCommittee completed its charge. The final results of this college-wideengagement and planning process has been the development of a newinstitutional Strategic Plan – Values, Voices, Vision – a plan that is well alignedand reflective of institutional mission and shared institutional vision andvalues. Strong consensus emerged around four overarching and institutionallyintegrated strategic directions:I: Offer distinctive, relevant, rigorous academic programs of qualityII: Attract, educate, and graduate students prepared to engage ina complex and changing worldIII: Foster an inclusive campus community that attracts, respect,and supports diversity in multiple formsIV: Strengthen a culture of organizational integrity, accountability,and sustainabilityThe College will now embark upon its next phase of strategic planning –developing the more detailed work involved in the design and implementationof strategic initiatives. Four strategic initiative work teams comprised offaculty, staff, and students have been formed, whose charge is to develop arange of potential undertakings for their respective strategic initiatives thatdraw upon community and stakeholder input, identified college strategicdirections, and the College’s NEASC reaccreditation self-study findings.[Excerpt from Values, Voices, Vision: Curry College Strategic Plan 2012-2017, report March 2012]From the Desk of President QuigleyOne of the goals of a liberal arts education is preparation for citizenship. It’s something that Curry College takes seriously.I’m very proud of the sense of citizenship, service and community that Curry College students demonstrate in a variety of wayson and off campus. And the same holds true for our faculty and staff. This generation of students is engaged in social issues in allthe best ways – and in some years such as presidential election years, that involves politics.Curry College is certainly no stranger to the political scene, providing a place and a platform for elected officials, candidates foroffice, and constituents alike to voice their thoughts, concerns, and opinions. In 2010, Curry and its Politics and History Clubhosted the Lieutenant Gubernatorial Debate. Four years earlier, we hosted the Democratic Party Gubernatorial Debate. Thatrace was won by our 1997 Commencement Speaker Deval Patrick, Hon. ’97. Congressman Stephen Lynch, Hon. ’05 regularlyhosts his town hall forums on important issues of the day at Curry. All of these events invite and include student participation.It makes a difference.Curry is educating tomorrow’s leaders and today’s citizens through high quality academic study and instruction in our politics andhistory program, internship opportunities at a wide range of local and national government offices, participation in the StudentGovernment Association (SGA), and ample activities and opportunities for civic involvement. The skills and lessons learned inadvocating for a cause or creating a process or place on campus will inure to all of our benefit in the future.In this edition of Curry Magazine, you will see many examples of how the Curry experience helps develop an educated, informedand engaged citizenry. With pieces on the collegial dialogue and debate between professors about Citizens United v. FEC in “PointTaken!,” differing student opinions about the upcoming presidential election in “Mighty Millennials,” and alumni serving inpublic office in “A Tale of Two Mayors,” we hope the stories in our summer edition show you how members of the Curry communitycontinually engage in civic life.Moving from politics to the important topic of philanthropy, we give equal time this summer to showcasing our Honor Roll ofDonors for the fiscal year 2012. For those who participated this year, we thank you and we celebrate you.Your contribution to the Annual Fund, at any level, does matter. And it matters significantly. The rate of participation of alumnigiving, in particular, matters very much. It is an important measure as a component of external ranking criteria for publicationssuch as U.S.News & World Report, and for the corporations and foundations who consider Curry College for their philanthropicgrants and programs. If you have yet to become an annual donor, we hope you will consider a gift to Curry College in the comingyear. Please be assured that your investment in Curry is critical to the success of our College and its students.Your support of Curry is deeply appreciated. We need it to continue to grow and prosper so that we may serve. Internships, careeropportunities and philanthropic support, now more than ever, are key elements of Curry’s success. Please consider them.I hope to see you soon. In the meantime, my personal best wishes to you and all of yours.Sincerely,Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr.2 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 3

lue hills and Beyondblue hills and BeyondCurry Participates in Community Reading DayCurry students, faculty and staff visitedMilton’s Cunningham Elementary School onApril 13, 2012 to participate in the school’s 3rdAnnual Community Reading Day event.Chelsea Munsey, a member of the Colonelssoftball team with a double major in elementaryeducation and integrated liberal studies, andmanagement major/men’s soccer player MikeQuintanilla joined Curry’s men’s soccer coachPeter Mendel and other distinguished membersof the Milton community for a morning spentsharing stories with local youth.“The experience at Cunningham Elementarymade me proud to represent Curry in thecommunity. It showed young children howimportant reading is no matter how young orold you are,” said Quintanilla, who chose toread The Relatives Came to a third grade class.Munsey shared one of her favorites, Daisey-Head Mayzie, by Doctor Seuss.Former CelticChris Herren“Unguarded”on Curry CollegeCenter CourtFormer NBA basketball star Chris Herren, who played as a memberof the Boston Celtics from 2000-2001, is on a mission to encouragestudents of all ages to avoid drugs and alcohol, and is visiting highschools and colleges across the country to share his personal taleof addiction. Herren addressed a large crowd from center court atCurry College’s Student Center Gymnasium on April 11, 2012 inan effort to inspire the next generation of students and athletes tomake the right decisions the first time around.“One bad choice can open a door that can be hard to close,” saidLamar Phillips, Class of 2015, who introduced Herren at the specialevent. “As college students, we don’t always look at things down theroad, but I think his story will make a lot of people think about thesituation they are in and the choices they make.”“It was a great experience to be able to go overto Cunningham Elementary representing SAACbecause not only did we read to the students,but we encouraged them to do well in schooland to keep playing the sports they love. Theylook up to us, and although they are still veryyoung, when you’re that age you think aboutwhat you want to be when you are older.”Kelly Donnelly, majoring in early childhoodeducation at Curry, joined Professor Kennedyfor the event and read Where the Wild ThingsAre to a wide-eyed class of first graders.Education students also attended similarreading days at the Boston Public Schoolsthroughout the month.Cunningham Principal Dr. Karen Spaulding saidthat she was proud to see a strong communitypresence at her school, and believes that theevent is truly one that builds connectionsamong a wide variety of residents.Former NBA basketball star Chris Herrenaddresses a standing room only crowd inthe Student Center Gymnasium.Curry students, faculty and staff visited students atMilton’s Cunningham Elementary School on April 13,2012 as part of the school’s 3rd Annual CommunityReading Day event.“There is nothing more inspiring than seeinga member of the community bring his or hertattered and torn childhood book to share witha child eager to listen,” she said. “We greatlyappreciate the time and dedication that all ofour community members give to us each day.”{ }Visitcurry.edu/magazineto read full stories andview photos from these events.“Unguarded,” the ESPN Films documentary that premiered inNovember 2011, chronicles Herren’s life as a basketball player turneddrug addict. It reveals the poor decisions he made throughout hisbasketball career, and in his personal life as a husband and father ofthree. It also shines a light on the turning points of his life, whichhe highlights to educate young people who have yet to make thewrong decision.The Curry College R.A.G.E. (Raising Awareness through GroupEducation) Peer Educators were responsible for bringing Herren tocampus. R.A.G.E. member Zellie Hackett, Class of 2015, collectedtickets at the door, and said that she is proud to be part of a groupthat inspires students to be safe.“We want to show people that decisions have consequences, and thatsometimes the people you look up to aren’t perfect,” said Hackett.Presidential Coverage Earns Kudosfor Newsmaker Matt FitzgeraldMatt Fitzgerald, Class of 2013, has been recognized by two prestigiousorganizations for his news story “President Obama Promotes the JobBill.” He received an Emmy® award nomination from the NationalAcademy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Boston/NewEngland Chapter, in the category of College/University Student News:General Assignment, as well as a nomination for the best video newspackage in the country by the National Broadcasting Society.Seniors DesignNew EnglandBook ShowGala CatalogThe Curry College Senior Independent Studiographic design class was invited to work withBookbuilders of Boston to design the catalogfor the 55th Annual New England Book ShowGala on May 2, 2012.“The students were tasked with designinga ‘highly conceptual and colorful’ catalogfor the book show’s 55th signature year,”explains class professor Heather Shaw.“The catalog – a design showpiece in itself– boasts the best books in New England,judged for quality, design, and content.This opportunity provided the students withexperiential learning beyond the classroom– such as conceptualizing and designing fora client; working within design constraints,working within tight production schedules,and making informed choices on printingmethods and materials.”The project kicked-off with the seniorsbrainstorming concepts and designingthe postcard for the call for entries. Theywere involved in all aspects of thepresentation, design to production, anddelivering the final files to the printer in April.Bookbuilders of Boston, a non-profitorganization founded in 1937, unites peopleworking in book publishing, design andmanufacturing. The students’ theme for the55th catalog: Past Present & Future payshomage to printed medium we love to holdin our hands, but also nods to the future ofdigital publishing and e-publications.Curry College senior graphic design students worked with Bookbuilders of Boston on the New England Book Show Gala Catalog:(In alphabetical order) Candace Cobuzzi, Ginette Colon, Anthony Cormier, Craig Dudley, Winston Hughes, Taylor Larese, Jared Maciel,Abigail Michaud, Richelle Miller, Emma Siwert, and Laura Wilder.4 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 5

Curry CandidsMarking MilestonesLook Who’s at CurryCollegeProfessor John E. Hill RetiresAt the close of the spring 2012semester, members of the Currycommunity gathered to recognizeProfessor John E. Hill, retiring after43 years of service.Mystery writer Hallie Ephron (center), wife of Science and Math ProfessorJerry Touger joined Psychology Professor Barbara Fournier (left) and Fineand Applied Arts Professor Fran Wildeboor to reminisce about the founding of theCurry College Early Childhood Center, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday.>>>>Celebrated Boston photographerBill Brett found himself in front ofthe camera recently at Curry College.In May, he attended a Commencementweekend dinner recognizing honorarydegree recipients including his brotherJames T. Brett, Hon. ’12. In June, hejoined inspirational woman ShelleyHoon Keith at the dedication ceremonyof the Quiet Study Lounge namedin her honor, and signed copies of thebook Boston: Inspirational Women, acollaboration with daughter and fellowphotographer Kerry Brett.>>Congressman Bill Keating,Hon. ’04 (center) with Joseph E.Corcoran, founder, president and CEOof Corcoran, Jennison Companies (left)and Trustee John W. Keith.Boston Police CommissionerEd Davis visited Curry in April tospeak to Professor Sharon Sinnott’s LeadershipCommunication class in the KeithAuditorium.>>Professor John Hill (left) with Professor LarryHartenian, chair of the politics and history department,at Hill’s May 2012 retirement party.“Civic virtue is how weachieve the commongood. That’s what makesus a good community.Civic virtue – it’s whatProfessor John Hill isabout. He brings it out inall of us.”From the Archives:-- Dean David PotashProfessor Hill has truly made adifference, both in the lives of hisstudents and in the shaping of ouracademic community. He has heldmany leadership roles on campusover the years including service asChair of Faculty and Chair of thePolitics and History department, aswell as instrumental roles in shapingthe academic advising and first-yearexperiences for students.As a presidential historian, ProfessorHill authored Revolutionary Valuesfor a New Millennium: John Adams,Adam Smith and Social Virtue(Lexington Books, 2000). In 2007,Lexington Books published a revisedand expanded second edition,Democracy, Equality and Justice: JohnAdams, Adam Smith, and PoliticalEconomy.Professor John Hill (left) presents the 1995Politics and History award to Todd DeLorenzo ’95.{ }Read more on page 16about how rising P&H starTodd DeLorenzo ’95 hit thepolitical scene in our nation’s capital.6 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 7

Marking MilestonesMarking MilestonesCommencement2012Curry College celebratedits Commencement onSunday, May 20 in Milton,Massachusetts, at theD. Forbes Will AthleticComplex. Laura Sen, Presidentand Chief Executive Officerof BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.,served as Commencementspeaker and was awarded anhonorary Doctor of BusinessAdministration degree. Sheencouraged the Class of 2012to pursue their future careerswith confidence, to tackleadversity with perseveranceand to “make life happen”for themselves.“The transformation and translation ofinformation to knowledge and action:it’s what your degree is all about. Yourlife and your happiness will be the directoutcome of your actions, your choices.Your future, your life and your happinesscome as a result of whose company youchoose to keep, where you choose to live,and what you choose to do,” said Sen,who compared the roadway speed-bumpson the campus at Curry College to theobstacles that are bound to arise duringlife’s long yet rewarding journey.“Don’t let life happen to you. Make lifehappen for you,” she said, provoking aroar from the soon-to-be graduates.James T. Brett, President and ChiefExecutive Officer, The New EnglandCouncil, was awarded an honoraryDoctor of Laws. From the podium,President Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr.applauded Brett for his commitment,leadership and contributions to theeconomy, and thanked him for acting asa tireless advocate for the physically andmentally challenged at both the regionaland national level.“Your ability to bring together peoplefrom all walks of life and philosophiesis one of your most remarkable andoutstanding traits, commented uponand valued from Boston to Washington,”said Quigley to Brett, who served forfifteen years as a Member in the Houseof Representatives. “James T. Brett,you have been formally honored onmany, many occasions by labor, humanservice, business, and law enforcementorganizations for outstanding publicservice, and you honor us, as a mostworthy recipient of the honor we bestowupon you today,” said Quigley.Douglas A. Weddleton, Sergeant,Massachusetts State Police, was awardedan honorary Bachelor of Arts in CriminalJustice degree posthumously. His widow,Judith Weddleton, accepted the degreeon his behalf and was joined on stagewith her four sons, Stephen, Mark, Rossand Matthew. Sergeant Weddleton was acontinuing education student at CurryCollege. He was struck and killed, whilehe was working, in an accident involvingtwo alleged drunk drivers. At the timeof his death, he was just six credits awayfrom earning his Curry College degree,having completed 114 credits of the 120required over a nine year period. HisGPA was a 3.7.“For all that Sergeant Weddletonendeavored, for all that he represented asan adult student striving to better himselfand his family, for all that he sacrificedin the line of duty - we are humbled tohonor him as a member of the Class of2012,” said President Quigley, who notedthat Weddleton was pursuing a degree toenhance his professional skills and also seta strong example for his four children.(Above) President Quigley confers an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on James T. Brett, President andChief Executive Officer, The New England Council. (Top left) Candace Cobuzzi was named valedictorian ofthe traditional undergraduate class.Student speakers included Shana Petrielloof Milford, MA, representing the traditionalundergraduate class; Patricia Bernadinoof New Bedford representing continuingeducation; and Karen Schoonmaker ofArlington, MA, representing graduatestudies.Petriello encouraged her classmates tocarefully consider the choices they makeabout their futures, and to consider thateven the smallest of choices can have a largeimpact on the people they will become.“We are all here today because on somelevel we have accepted our fears and havetaken action to make a change. You mayhave just taken it for granted, but thesmallest decisions you have made along theway—whether it was to look into the PALprogram, choose to study abroad, auditionfor Curry theater, start a new club, try outfor the baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey,lacrosse, tennis, softball, or football team,or even as simple as trying a new food atthe student center-we never let fear hold usback,” she said.Candace Cobuzzi of Waltham, MA, wasnamed valedictorian and Kristen Rego ofFairhaven, MA, was named salutatorian ofthe traditional undergraduate class.Sgt. Douglas A. WeddletonLaura Sen, President and Chief Executive Officerof BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., delivers the 2012Commencement address.“Don’t let lifehappen to you.Make lifehappen for you.”- Laura Sen, Hon. ’12In the Division of Continuing andGraduate Studies, Laura Williams ofPlymouth, MA, was named valedictorian,and Joanne Mylett of Milton, MA, wasnamed salutatorian.Natalie Petit of Medford, MA, received theNew Era Award. Each year, the New Eraaward is presented to a graduating seniorwho, by virtue of his or her academicexcellence, participation in curricularand co-curricular activities, leadership,accomplishments, and the potential forfuture achievement is determined to havecontributed most to the enrichment ofthe Class and the College at large. In anearlier interview, Petit proudly stated thather Curry College education truly helpedher to achieve her full potential.“My experiences at Curry have reallybroadened my view of my career andmy life,” said Petit. “Now I’m thinkingabout becoming a detective, a communityorganizer, a politician or maybe startinga youth community center as anentrepreneur. With my Curry education, Ifeel like I’ll have lots of options throughoutmy life.” u{ }Visit the officialCommencement 2012website to seemore photoscurry.edu/commencementL to R: President Quigley awards a posthumous honorary Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree toSgt. Douglas A. Weddleton, presented to Judith Weddleton and sons, Mark, Matthew, Ross and Steve.8 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 9

On CampusCurry College Launches First 3D VideoProduction Curriculum on East CoastIt’s one of the country’s most bizarreclassroom experiences. The dozen or sostudents—all wearing sunglasses—arelistening to the professor’s lecture. Butthey’re not outside squintingagainst the sun, they’redeep inside the TV studiosat Curry College in Milton,MA, learning how to produce3D video content. It’s a firstof-its-kindclass on the EastCoast.“Students were a bit skepticalin the beginning,” explainsJerry Gibbs, professor at Curryand director of the College’stelevision and digital videocurriculum. “But then youwatch the 3D image come to life on our bigscreen 3D television, and you know this isgoing to be huge.”3D has had its fits and starts over theyears. It is actually a technology thathas been in vogue since the 1800s, withmany variations coming together over theyears. But, Gibbs says, this is not yourgrandparents 3D, this is a new version thatis here to stay.“Certainly film audiences have embraced3D in the past few years with Avatar andthe Oscar-winning Hugo being primeexamples,” says Gibbs. “But that is justthe beginning of what we believe will be a3D revolution in the years to come.”That “revolution” is going to take a moreorganic approach to consumers’ livingrooms, according to Gibbs. His researchsuggests that instead of blockbuster moviesor big screen 3D content leading the way,3D will evolve with shorter-form contentproduced for smart phones and tabletcomputers.“The biggest issue many people have with3D is not the idea of 3D, but how you areviewing it,” he says. “Right now everyonemust wear special glasses that look likesunglasses. But that will change, andchange is coming very soon.”The Holy Grail is glasses-free 3D, andsome devices already have this technology,albeit in smaller screen sizes. Nintendo’s3DS video game device is an example, andsome smart phones have it too. But, it isonly the beginning.“Developers are hard at work on makingglasses-free 3D ubiquitous on the nextgeneration of smart phones and tablets.And word on the street is that Apple hasput in a patent for a next-generation iPadthat will also have a glasses-free display.Not to mention the fact that all televisionspurchased in the U.S. by late next year willlikely have 3D built into it, whether yourequested it or not.”So what does that mean for Curry’s videoand film students, now in the first class onthe East Coast that teaches 3D?“They are way, way ahead of the curve.They’ll know the production and editingterms unique to 3D production, and they’llbe learning how to create short-form andlong-form content that purchasers of thesedevices will crave. We’ll be able to feedcontent to YouTube’s unique 3D channel,where content is quite sparse at themoment.”Being on the leading edge of this contentrevolution reflects the typeof distinctive and relevantacademic programming thatprepares Curry students tocompete in a complex andchanging job market.“Curry’s communicationdepartment’s innovative useof 3D digital video is a perfectexample of how effectiveeducation does more thanmirror the world today - itanticipates the future,” saysDavid Potash, chief academicofficer. “What makes Curry’s 3D programso powerful is that our faculty are teachingthe technology and marrying theseinnovations with the broader theories sothat our students can see its impact on ourworld.”(Left) As part ofthe 3D rollout, 3DFilmmaker JasonGoodman, presidentof LA-based 21stCentury 3D, flew in toCurry in April to teachworkshops and hostan all-day shoot usinghis advanced 3D gear.(Top center) Michael Pupkin, Class of 2014,learns about 3D video production in theHirsh Communication Center.{ }Read what The Boston Globe andThe Patriot Ledger have to say aboutCurry’s new 3D program – visitcurry.edu/magazineBy Patrice HowardA TALE OFTWO MAYORSDavid Cook ‘84It is the best of times; it is the worst of times.It is the age of job creation; it is the age of economicuncertainty. It is the era of Obamacare; it is the eraof health care reform. It is the season of bipartisancollaboration; it is the season of presidential debate. It isa period of rapid innovation; it is a period of thoughtfulpreservation.It is also the time of the first mayoral terms for CurryCollege alumni Stephen Zanni ’68 and David Cook ’84,who are currently serving their charming, yet dissimilarhometowns.Zanni serves as the Mayor of Methuen, a bustling city toBoston’s north that once served as a center of industry.Cook serves the quiet township of Cranbury, NewJersey, a rural community on the route connecting NewYork City and Philadelphia. Zanni is paving the way forStephen Zanni ‘68industry and uniting his community; Cook is preservinghistory and boosting business. Zanni keeps a tiny clockon his desk to track hours spent at City Hall; in Cook’ssmall town, the mayor works from home.While it might seem impossible that these two mayors,with unique visions for two very different corners ofAmerica, would have anything in common – other thantheir educational roots at Curry, of course – they areactually working through the very same issues duringtheir first term in office: job creation, economic reform,healthcare, education and even historic preservation.The methods they elect to address these hot-buttonissues are different – tailored to oblige the citizens theyrepresent. However, they are both dedicated to theirnew role, and share a common goal of seeing theircommunities through the best of times and the worst.10 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 11

The Mayor of Methuen Stephen Zanni ‘68The Mayor of Cranbury Township David Cook ‘84A stately wooden clock hangs on the wall ofMayor Stephen Zanni’s top floor office at theMethuen City Hall. Linked to the centuryoldtimepiece, through a break in the clock’spanel, is a small transformer sending justenough volts to move the delicate handsthrough their timeless journey around theface.“I am determined to get it running,” saidZanni, pointing to the perfectly preservedheirloom he inherited from his predecessor,after winning the city’s mayoral election byjust thirty-four votes in November 2011.On the same day that Mayor Zanni adoptedhis prized conversation piece, he becamethe leader of a bustling city of nearly 48,000residents in Essex County, Massachusetts.Once a small factory town, the cityblossomed into a rich community withthriving small businesses, good schoolsand a nationally registered historic district.Though he was born in the neighboring cityof Lawrence, Zanni has called Methuenhome since moving to town with his wife,Janice, in 1979. He raised two childrenthere, spent ten years on the city council(two as Chairman) and will now lead thecity as Mayor for a two-year term.“My main focus is getting into thecommunity,” said Zanni, a former highschool science department head whoalmost chose retirement over politics beforeopting to give back to his city. “I’ve receivedsome great feedback from the community,and they appreciate what I am trying to do.”Just as he intends to reset the clock atCity Hall, Zanni is determined to bring anew momentum to the city of Methuen,while preserving its treasured history.When he took the oath of office inside theGreat Hall at Nevins Memorial Library inJanuary 2012, he vowed to create a strongcommunity bond, to maintain a costeffectivegovernment and to bring newbusiness to town. Though he has only satin the mayor’s seat for a short time, Zanniis already off and running on a mission tomove Methuen forward.“The economy is slowly changing. Thereis a little up-tick…but it is not picking upfast enough,” said Zanni, who manages thetown’s $138 million budget.In an effort to jumpstart the local market,Zanni went straight to work strengtheningthe commercial base in town. He isutilizing tax incentives, aiming to streamlinepermitting processes and collaborating withcompany leaders to make the city moreattractive to new business. Soon enough,large companies like “Century Box” tookinterest in the Mayor’s proposition and itis expanding its current operations – withhundreds of job openings in tow.“If you can do a little thing that doesn’treally upset the apple cart too much…you’dbe surprised how appreciative people are,”said Zanni, who only solicits companiesthat will not tarnish the city’s historic legacy.In lieu of simply raising taxes in Methuen,Zanni proactively reaches out to the state forgrants to accommodate large-scale projectsthat otherwise could not move forward.Recently, the city received $250,000 tobuild a recreational park on the banks of theMerrimack River.Zanni says that he often borrows strategiesimplemented at the state level that have thepotential to work locally. He is currentlyanalyzing the city’s health insurance planto determine if the state’s Group InsuranceCommission (GIC) model can alsoaccommodate Methuen employees.“It’s roughly going to save the city 1.2million dollars,” said Zanni.When he is not working to create jobs or savedollars for the working population, Zannishifts his focus to the youngest residents ofMethuen. He can often be found sitting withstudents during their lunch break – a tactiche uses to gain critical feedback from theelementary school population. As Chairmanof the School Committee and a formerteacher and administrator, Zanni keeps hisfinger on the pulse of educational progressin the city, and recently approved a readingprogram to promote literacy in the publicschool system.He is currently overseeing a $100 millionproject to renovate Methuen High School, aproject he says will help future generationsthrive.“I want to set the tone for great educationin our community. If you have a goodeducational system, professional peopleand others will come to your community,”said Zanni.When Zanni reflects on his own education,he is immediately transported back to thefootball field at Curry College. It was therethat he imagined the possibilities for hisfuture, formed lifelong friendships withteammates and developed the leadershipskills that ultimately propelled him to hiscurrent role as Mayor.It was also on that playing field where helearned that “there is no I in team.” Hecannot recall if they were the words of hisbeloved coach, Dick Lassey, or if they werecalled out during a pep talk in the huddle.What he does know is that those words stuckwith him, and led him to the firm belief thatcollaboration is the key to success.“I am trying to get everyone to work together.Working as a team, you get things solved,”said Zanni, who adds that just like the CurryColonels, the residents of Methuen are onlystrong when they are united.Every month, Zanni welcomes residents andcommunity leaders alike to join him on “TheDoor’s Always Open,” a candid interviewprogram on Methuen’s public TV station.The show, a platform for open discussion onlocal issues, is just one of the many methodsthat the Mayor is utilizing to create a strongand transparent bond between the localgovernment and the people.According to Zanni, tax cuts and healthcare reforms mean nothing without a unitedcommunity. “I am only holding a seat for thepeople,” he said, adding that he is happy togive back to a community that has beengood to him.When it comes to running the City ofMethuen, Stephen Zanni believes that“there is no I in mayor.”The Township of Cranbury is a picturesqueoasis in Middlesex County, tucked intothe rural landscape of central New Jersey.Considered the best preserved 19th centuryvillage in the area, the small mill townis defined by its authentic architecture,family-run businesses and undisturbedfarmland.When George Washington visited duringthe American Revolution, he camped out inCranbury to plan the Battle of Monmouth.When Aaron Burr fled south after a fatalencounter with Alexander Hamilton, hescurried through the town. These days,travelers may stop by on a journey fromNew York City to Philadelphia, as Cranburysits half-way between the bustling cities.“People really like to visit us here; thelocation is unique,” said lifelong residentand Mayor David Cook, one of 4,000citizens.The rural township has been able to survive– even thrive – for centuries due to theunwavering commitment of its residents topreserve the historic character of the littlemill town that could. Cook may be a parttimeemployee in town, but says that hisduty to protect Cranbury and the interestsof its citizens is a full-time job.“The job takes up a lot of time these days,largely based on the economy. I havedescribed it as drinking from a fire hose,”said Cook, who was elected by Cranburytown committee members in January 2012.Growing up, Cook never imagined thathe would become the mayor of hishometown. He developed an interest inbusiness at an early age, and excelled inmanagement courses at Curry College inthe early ’80s. After school, he climbed thecorporate ladder at Merrill Lynch where helearned the ins and outs of stocks, bondsand mutual funds. He did not considerapplying his business knowledge in thepolitical arena until he discovered thatCranbury was slowly being invaded – bydevelopers.“Cranbury made a conscious decision tocontrol the amount of development thatoccurred and to maintain its historicalcharacter. When the economy took adownturn, it became harder and harderto find money to preserve that land,” saidCook, who wants his two children to enjoythe space as he did growing up.“Curry Collegecreated a platformfor me. Theexperience helpedme to understandthat I can reallyapply my skillsin the real world,and make adifference.”- David Cook ’84Years ago, groups of savvy developers fromthe city caught sight of the untouchedtownship in central New Jersey andpushed to build upon land that forcenturies was protected by farmers andresidents. Since the economy was at a lowand residents were in need of additionalfunds, the builders had an edge andremained persistent. Knowing that theTownship would not survive a rapid influxof residential sprawl, Cook stepped up.“New Jersey is the most populatedstate in the union, per square mile. Theinfrastructure of Cranbury wouldn’t havebeen able to handle the scale of homes andbuildings we saw going up,” said Cook.Under Cook’s watch, over 250 acres ofopen space were preserved for futuregenerations to enjoy.“We were also able to keep our AAArating, which means that we can borrowmoney at the lowest rate,” says Cook, whoowns his own registered advisory companycalled Factor Investment Solutions.When he is not preserving the history ofCranbury, Cook is working to build a brightfuture for the Township by supporting localbusinesses and attracting visitors. Familyrun restaurants, shops, studios and eventhe town’s historic inn rely on passersbyto stay business. So, while Mayor Cookis determined to keep developers out, heinvites travelers from near and far to staya while.“We really do have the charm of a smalltown; but in forty-five minutes to an houryou are in New York City or in Philadelphia.We are a classic town, without having towork through all the traffic,” said Cook.Without his foundation in business andmanagement, Cook doubts that he wouldhave had the confidence to step up anddefend his town as mayor. In his classes atCurry, he said he learned the importance oflogic and truly expanded his horizons. Hesaid that his favorite class focused on theequity market.“That class really triggered my interest inbusiness, and made me question how youcreate value in companies to help themgrow,” said Cook.“Curry College created a platform for me,”said Cook. “The experience helped me tounderstand that I can really apply my skillsin the real world, and make a difference.”u12 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 13

POINT TAKEN !Curry Magazine askedProfessors Bill Nancarrowand Kathy O’Donnellto share their opinionson the Supreme Court’s2010 decision inCitizens United v. FEC,and super PACs and theirimpact. We found themmaking opposing pointsand counterpoints(as usual), collegiallyagreeing to disagree.Today, because ofthe Court’s decision,the super PAC is a527 on steroids.Kathleen O’DonnellSenior Lecturer, Politics and HistoryThe January 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC has unleashedfewer controls on special interests, unprecedented spending, and greater secrecy inelections. By holding that corporate entities are indistinguishable from individuals andby striking down a federal ban on independent expenditures, the Court overturnedat least 20 years of its own precedent and more than 60 years of federal election lawsrestricting corporate and union expenditures. This ruling opened the door to lowercourt and FEC interpretations of the new rules of the game established by the Court,thus creating super PACs, which are a new kind of political action committee.The Court held that corporations and unions have a First Amendment right tospend unlimited funds on campaign advertisements, provided these communicationsare not formally “coordinated” with any candidate. Some argue that CitizensUnited has not substantially changed the political arena – super PACs areno different than the 527 groups prominent in the 2004 election. Not exactly. 527shave a choice—they can register as PACs and give directly to candidates under FEClimits, or they could focus on issues, allowing them to raise and spend unlimitedamounts. These issue-oriented 527s were not supposed to promote or attack candidatesdirectly. Some went rogue – spending millions and refusing to comply with strictcontribution limits and disclosure laws and were found in violation of the law (SwiftBoat Veterans for Truth and Moveon.org Voter Fund). Today, because of the Court’sdecision, the super PAC is a 527 on steroids.Fast-forward to Court sanctioned secrecy that is even more disturbing. SuperPACs can withhold all information about the source of their funds andnon-profit organizations can give unlimited sums to super PACs, blockingtransparency and allowing individuals to maintain anonymity to avoidpublic scrutiny. One example, American Crossroads super PAC created byRepublican strategists Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie, receives money fromits advocacy nonprofit Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies that is notrequired to disclose donors. The non-profit is not required to disclosefunders. As result, the public can remain totally in the dark as to whois behind trying to sway elections. It is not surprising that 527s are nowregistering as super PACs, contributing to their proliferation to shieldindividuals and the amount of their donations from public view andprotecting them from consumer and shareholder backlash.The Court has put a price tag on free speech. In the 2010 elections,72 percent of ad spending came from groups that were prohibitedin 2008. The May 2012 numbers are compelling – among the top10 groups, which accounted for nearly half of all super PAC spending,seven (70%) disclosed nothing about their donors. More than half of thedisclosed money came from 37 people giving at least $500,000 each [OpenSecrets.org].Candidates, political parties and the American voter have never beenmore at the mercy of special interests than they are today. Election lawspending limits protected voter voices from being priced out of the marketby limiting the use of corporate wealth to corrupt government decisions.Decades of precedent defined the role of corporations in campaign financethat did not allow unlimited spending, identity protection of donors,or the very definition of corporations as being indistinguishable fromindividuals. The Court’s 5-4 decision has turned back the clock and comedown in favor of corporations over the interests of the people. uProfessor William J. NancarrowAssociate Professor, Politics and HistoryInterim Dean of FacultyDespite the U.S. Supreme Court’s theoretical isolation fromelectoral politics, controversial Court cases are often fodder forpartisan campaigns. This year’s constitutional piñata is the 2010decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned 2002legislation prohibiting corporations and unions from advocatingfor a candidate via “broadcast, cable, or satellite communication”within 30 days of a primary or 60 days of a general election.Vilified and misrepresented by many in the media, Citizens Unitedoverruled Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce (1990), ananomaly in First Amendment jurisprudence, which had allowedthe government to criminalize political speech when corporationsattempted to exercise that right. Contrary to conventional wisdom, Citizens Unitedbroke no new ground in treating corporations as legal persons, did not allow forwealthy interests to hide their identity as campaign contributors, and ultimately willhave no influence on increasing the flow of big money into electoral campaigns.First, corporate personhood, the idea that corporations are to be treated as fictive persons forlegal purposes, was hardly novel to Citizens United. The doctrine, which emerged in the 19thcentury, allows corporations to sue and be sued in court, and to be prosecuted and regulatedby the government. It also grants rights, including the right to contract, speak, and to be freefrom unreasonable searches. In 1886 the Supreme Court uncontroversially recognized thatcorporations had equal protection rights under the 14th Amendment, as did individuals.More recently, in First National Bank v. Bellotti (1978), the Court held that political speechcannot be criminalized merely because a corporation is speaking. Simply put, individuals loseno political speech rights when they associate in corporate form.In addition, critics of Citizens United claim that the decision overturned disclosurerequirements, thus allowing wealthy campaign donors to secretly fund candidates andpolicies that align with their interests. In fact, the Court unequivocally held in the secondparagraph that “[t]he Government may regulate corporate political speech through disclaimerand disclosure requirements, but it may not suppress that speech altogether.” Advocates ofdonor disclosure requirements have no beef with the Court—their solution is legislative, notjudicial.Finally, big money in politics is hardly the fault of Citizens United. In 2004, six years before thedecision, billionaire investor George Soros, exercising his own free speech rights, spent morethan $23 million of his fortune in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat President George W.Bush. While this was not “corporate spending” under Citizens United, it certainly representsbig money in politics.To be sure, money will increasingly find its way into the political system in direct proportionto government’s increasing desire to regulate, even micromanage, huge swaths of theAmerican economy. This system invites a corporation to trade campaign contributionsfor regulations that would give it a competitive advantage. Meanwhile, the very survival ofanother corporation may hinge on a changed regulatory environment. Politicians cash inon each regulatory transaction. With the laudable goal of “taking money out of politics,”proponents of stricter campaign finance laws too easily deny free speech to corporate economicenterprises—whether large (IBM, General Electric) or small (a main street hardware store orsoftware startup). A regulatory environment that encouraged free competition rather thaninfluence peddling would be a far better solution than criminalizing political speech. As usual,more freedom, not less, is the answer. uBig money in politicsis hardly the fault ofCitizens United.{ }Bill Nancarrow andKathy O’Donnell will teamteach a course this fall. Wantto hear what they, and theirstudents, have to say aboutthe upcoming election?Like us on Facebookand stayed tuned!CurryCollege14 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 15

By Alexis VeithMighty MillennialsTheBrandingManHe is not your typical Washington operative.He is not lobbying for any causes. Heis not occupying downtown, nor is he protectingthe President. He probably won’treveal his choice candidate in the upcomingpresidential election, nor will hesuggest a party affiliation. Todd DeLorenzo ’95 is trulyhard to peg in a town that revolves around party linesand parochial political profiles; but that is his goal.“I work as a branding communications consultant. I find ways to raise theprofile of the individual I work for, and thus raise their status or the statusof the organization with which they are associated,” said DeLorenzo.Rather than spend time defining himself for Washington, DeLorenzo ispaid to help political notables define their own images on the world stage.“I find a strategy to help my clients stay relevant, through marketing,branding work, campaigning, speaking engagements and even bookdeals,” said DeLorenzo, who got his start in Washington, D.C. with aninternship through Curry College.From the archives:Todd DeLorenzo ’95 and James Carvilleat a 2002 Curry Night in D.C. reception.By Patrice Howard“I spent my last semester inWashington and did the WhiteHouse Internship with LeonPanetta. I have not left sinceI took that drive from Curry,”said DeLorenzo, who majored inpolitics and history.DeLorenzo grew up with a love of politics, but knew that he would onlybe satisfied with a career that would also provide a creative outlet. Uponarriving in D.C., he explored the political landscape to find a career thatwould allow him to color outside the lines a bit in the partisan worldof Washington. It was not until he accepted a position in the office ofdemocratic strategist James Carville that he finally found that perfectcombination of labor and love.DeLorenzo later jumped party lines to offer brandingadvice to republican political consultant Mary Matalin.When former United States Secretary of AgricultureDan Glickman got into the movie business and becamethe Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Associationof America (MPAA) in 2004, DeLorenzo moved in fromstage left to help convince political folk and movielovers alike that the pick was brilliant.“Agriculture is the number one U.S. export, andentertainment is number two; so there are a lot ofsimilarities between the two jobs he had to do,”said DeLorenzo, who spent five years with the MPAAdeveloping Glickman’s professional persona and thusraising the profile of the industry.Having defined himself as a bipartisan consultant in D.C. for over adecade, DeLorenzo was excited to shift his talents to the the BipartisanPolicy Center in 2009. The group, now a $20 million plus business, aims tofind bipartisan solutions to the policy issues that face the country today.DeLorenzo appreciates the group’s mission, but is focused on his goal toelevate the image of company President Jason Grumet.“He is an outstanding entrepreneurial leader and gives the organizationsuch great direction,” said DeLorenzo.In the firm and furious world of Washington politics, DeLorenzo continuesto find joy in his work and is glad that he never sacrificed his creativetalents and interests for a typical political gig. He says that he is gratefulthat the internship opportunity he got at Curry introduced him to his futurecareer.“I think that I have been fortunate tocombine labor and love, and to find aplace in the political world with creativeoutlets, says DeLorenzo. “Curry providingme with the opportunity to spend my lastsemester in D.C. certainly was vital to mysuccess. uA determined Todd DeLorenzo ’95 throws out the ceremonial first pitch atNationals Park for a Washington Nationals baseball game in 2011.Will Those Who Rocked the 2008 VoteMake Their Voices Heard in November?“I love to serve,” says Natalie Petit ’12,who just finished her senior year and herterm as Student Government Association(SGA) president. “I may not be thecomplaining type, but it’s because I takemy concerns, complaints and ideas rightto the source.”Petit is a Millennial voter, a group growingin prominence and importance afterthey helped shape the 2008 presidentialelection and flipped the script on howmajor campaigns are run. After turningout in record numbers and helping toswing battleground states like Indiana andNorth Carolina toward President Obamafour years ago, voters under 30 – oncedismissed by pundits as unreliable anddisinterested – are now considered a keydemographic. It’s a group that is largelypersonified in Petit.They are liberal. In the 2008 presidentialelection, 45 percent of voters age 18-29 identified themselves as Democrats,compared to Republicans at 26 percentor independents at 29 percent. “I identifywith the Democratic Party,” says Petit. “Ireally do believe that together we can allsucceed and my fundamental values arethat we should benefit and support all.”They are passionate. Millennials did morethan turn up on Election Day. Accordingto a Pew Research Center post-electionsurvey, 28 percent of young voters inbattleground states said they attended acampaign event in 2008, far more thanin any other age group. “I’ve seen Obamahost college Town Hall meetings and thatin itself was motivating,” says Petit.Though they were less likely to donatemoney than older voters, they were eagerto give their time and are widely creditedwith encouraging their friends and familyto come to the polls.Democrat Natalie Petit ’12 (left) squares off with Republican Peter Maxwell, Class of 2014 (right), whileincoming SGA President Corey Theodore, Class of 2014, stands independent, not enrolled with either party.16 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 17

Above all, they are plugged in. Raised inthe 24-hour news cycle and often referredto as “the Internet generation”, the Obamacampaign spoke to them in their naturalhabitat, using YouTube and Facebookto disseminate its message and mobilizesupporters. Twenty-four-year-old ChrisHughes, one of the founders of Facebook,ran the Obama new media campaign in’08. “Just by updating a status, providingfree incentives like bumper stickers, andputting out YouTube videos, candidatescan reach millions of people in no time atall,” says Petit.What was groundbreaking four yearsago is now part of the standard politicalprotocol and both parties are now makinga play to get young voters on their side. InApril, GOP nominee Mitt Romney hostedwhat he called a “youth conference call” todiscuss how the current administration’spolicies are affecting young adults andpresent his own alternatives. PresidentObama spent the spring touring collegecampuses. Both candidates have promisedto tackle the issue of student loan debt,Romney even breaking ranks with hisparty’s leadership to support a Democraticinitiative to extend low interest rates onstudent loans.Romney keeps his Twitter, Facebook andYouTube accounts active and up to date,while President Obama uses his officialWhite House accounts as devotedlyas ever.And yet, while both sides of the aisleare eagerly courting young voters thisgo-round, early research suggests theMillennials’ interest is waning. Accordingto a Pew Research Center study, TheGeneration Gap and the 2012 Election,only 13 percent of Millennials describethemselves as “giving a lot of thought”to the 2012 election. It’s a sharp declinecompared to four years ago, when the28 percent described themselves thatway. Gen X and Boomers have themsignificantly outpaced with 27 and 36percent respectively.“The issues being decided now willaffect our future and all too often I runinto students or peers who either do notvote or are dumbfounded when theyhear what is happening in our society,”says Petit. “Don’t complain about yourjob, healthcare or government supportif you have yet to vote or get involved inpolitics.”Corey Theodore ’14, a rising juniorand SGA president-elect, takes a moreoptimistic view. “One of the interestingqualities of my generation is the varyingtypes of individuals it contains,” saysTheodore. “While some of them aredisinterested in politics, I feel thatmost are at least aware of the majorissues at stake and many are wellinformed.”Peter Maxwell ’14 stands on theopposite side of the aisle fromPetit, but shares his concern abouttheir peers. ”I don’t feel as thoughothers my age are well-informed andactive in politics. I view this electionas the most important election in ournation’s history. I have been reading,watching and listening to this campaignvery closely and will vote based on beliefs,not trends.”Theodore and Maxwell are both buckingthe trend within their demographic. Bothfall outside the Democratic majority ofMillennials.“I’ve always considered myself a freethinkerand one who dislikes being lockedinto a certain mindset or paradigm,” saysTheodore. “Neither party encompassesall that I believe, so I am not enrolled ineither one.”Maxwell is a proud Republican wholists the economy as his primary issue ofconcern. “This will be my second timevoting [in a presidential election],” hesays. “I voted in 2008 for the first timewhen I was 19 and I voted Republican. Iam registered in the state of Michigan andplan to submit my absentee ballot. I feelMitt Romney will bring fiscal restraint toWashington and force our government tolive within its means.”Despite his fiscal conservatism, Maxwell’sviews on social issues, as with manyRepublicans ages 18-29, do skew to theleft. According to RocktheVote.com, 19percent of young Republicans list theeconomy as the issue most importantto them. Immigration came in secondwith 15 percent. Despite dominatingthe national conversation within themedia, social issues like gay marriage andabortion did not earn a spot on the Rockthe Vote list of issues most important toyoung Republicans.“Honestly, gay marriage should not be apolitical issue. We are all human and forthis to be an issue politically is a littleoutlandish. There is a separation betweenchurch and state,” says Maxwell, adding,“Those issues are high on the media radar,but the main issue is the economy andjobs.”Theodore, the independent, thinks hisfellow Millennials are only just startingto recognize their political might. “Withthe recent Occupy movements and onlineprotests of the SOPA and PIPA bills (twopieces of legislation aimed at preventingonline piracy), the younger citizens of thiscountry are just beginning to realize justhow expansive our influence is within thepolitical arena.”For the moment, they are exercisingtheir influence on a more local level. “Ilove to lead and getting involved withSGA provided that platform for personalgrowth and leadership,” says Petit, whowon the New Era Award for the Classof 2012. “Through SGA I found mycalling to lead not just students, but anorganization. That is why I’m pursuing amaster’s degree in public administrationin the fall. I see the next 10 years as astepping stone for networking and handsonlearning. Running for office one day isdefinitely a possibility.”Theodore, SGA’s president-elect, isplanning for a future in medicinerather than politics, but hopes to havea productive term in office. “My mainconcern as the incoming SGA presidentis to ease frustration and catalyze thecommunication between the studentbody and senior staff,” he says. “Thesenior staff are incredibly skilled at whatthey do and maintain a genuine interestin the student population they serve. Thestudents have some wonderful ideas toimprove the College and make their timehere even more rewarding; the problem isthat students are not aware of the properchannels through which they shoulddistribute those ideas.”And what do they think America will belike when the Millennials are running it?“We expect everything to be done veryrapidly,” says Theodore. “This expectationwill no doubt flow over into the world ofpolitics. Changes in policy will happenmore readily, the government system willdefinitely be more fluid in the future.”“I hope the value of education and oureconomic standing amongst other nationswill have improved,” says Petit.Until then they encourage their peersand all Americans to stay involved andinformed in the process.“To those who would say it is boring, Icounter that politics are the backbone ofsociety,” says Theodore. “Those who sayone vote doesn’t matter, I’d say that thesum of those votes is what determineschange. To make your voice heard youmust vote.” uCorey Theodore, a member of the Class of 2014 andthe incoming SGA president, is an independent voternot enrolled in either major political party.“Use the many socialmedia outlets, educateyourself on trendingtopics,” urges Petit.“Most importantly,get out and vote onNovember 6, becauseyour vote does count.”18 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 19

Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12 Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12Ms. Pamela Fiore ’76Mr. Mark Fitzgerald ’82 andMs. Andree Pare Fitzgerald ’81Ms. Ruth-Ellen Flanagan ’77Ms. Christine Flynn ’79Ms. Joan M. Fongeallaz ’10Mr. Brian Forbes ’79 andMs. Vasiliki Bartzokis Forbes ’81Mr. William Foster ’74Mr. Jeffrey Fox ’69Ms. Donna Franklin ’73Ms. Gail Fraser ’66Ms. Carol Freedman ’66Mr. Louis Frino ’65Mr. Douglas Fritts ’69Mrs. Susan Gallagher ’93Mrs. Jeanne Gallahue ’71Mr. Gregory Galvin, Esq. ’62Mr. Ignacio Garcia ’01Mr. George Gardner ’77Mr. Edward Gault ’85Mr. Kenneth George ’88Mr. Tony Giannetti ’02 andMs. Christine Frazier Giannetti ’02Ms. Susanne Gibbs ’06Mr. Andrew Gilbert ’84Mr. Fred Gilstein ’64Mr. Kevin Gingras ’87 andMs. Nancy Stevelman Gingras ’87Mr. Harvey Glasser ’68Mr. Stuart Golder ’93Mr. Christopher Goll ’11Mr. Michael Gorton ’95Mr. Roger Gray ’65Dr. Roger Alan Green ’94Mr. Brian Griffiths ’99Mr. Joseph Grzelcyk ’75Mr. Joseph Guide ’69Mr. Christopher Haddad ’12Ms. Lora Hahn-Schubert ’90Mr. Patrick Haley ’10Mr. Harold Halpin ’92Ms. Virginia Handfield ’74Ms. Lee Harrington ’69Mr. Patrick Harrington ’79Ms. Cecile Hartigan ’80Mr. Randy Hauser ’95Mr. Randall Hauserman ’72Mr. Yaniv Havusha ’08Mr. John Hebshie ’59Mr. Jeffrey Helzel ’64Mr. David K. Hemenway ’81 andMs. Marybeth Mayer Hemenway ’81Mr. Jon David Hiller ’03Mr. Jeremy Hmura ’09Mr. Gabriel Hochschild ’99Ms. Elizabeth Holt ’58Mr. Wayne Horner ’76Mr. Robert Howson ’87Mr. Charles Hughes, Sr. ’00Ms. Katherine Hunt ’79Mr. Charles Israel ’07Mr. Lance Jackson ’64Mr. Bart Jackson ’67Mr. Mark Jones ’90Mr. Kevan Joyce ’90 andMs. Kathleen Lyon Joyce ’92Mr. Kristopher Kamborian ’06Mr. A. George Kashian ’55Mr. James Kass ’82Mr. Walter Katz ’89Mr. Matthew Keats ’83Mr. Wade Keats ’79Ms. Sarah Kellard ’90Mr. Kevin Kelleher ’05Ms. Carolyn Kelly ’74Ms. Donna Kendall ’90Mr. Barry Kingsley ’63 andMs. Carol Weisdorf Kingsley ’64Mr. James Kominsky ’12Mr. Ian Kops ’65Mr. Richard Krauss, Jr. ’02Mr. Christopher Kuhn ’02Mr. and Mrs. Randy Kupferberg ’74Mr. Brian Kureta ’12Mr. David La Rovere ’95Mr. Richard G. LaBelle ’05Mr. Richard Lalor ’71Mr. Eric Landry ’08Mr. Samuel Landy ’82Mr. Jeffrey Lang ’02Mr. John Langone ’91Mr. John Lawlor ’66Mr. Geoffrey Leard ’08Mr. Christopher LeBlanc ’01Mr. Michael LeBrun ’89 andMs. Jane Chisholm LeBrun ’89Ms. Kathleen Lee ’03Mr. Louis Lembo ’65Mr. Gary Leopold ’77Mr. Donald Levine ’61Mr. Paul Lewis ’66Mr. Ronald Lichtenstein ’73Mr. James Lindelof ’06Mrs. Marie Lombardi ’83Mr. Michael Lynch ’12Mr. Jerome MacDonald, III ’07Mr. Stephen MacGregor ’04Ms. Allyson Machado ’03Mr. Norman MacLeod ’75Mr. Alexander Mager ’92Mr. Albie Maggio ’00Mr. Michael Mahoney ’00Mr. Charles Mailman ’59Mr. Todd Mallinson ’81Mr. Brian Maloney, Jr. ’94Mr. Christopher Maloof ’05Mr. Jonathan Marchant ’04Ms. Nancy Marchetti ’83Mr. Jason Margeson ’10Mr. Leonard Margolis ’66Mr. John Marshall ’00Ms. Toby Marxuach-Gusciora ’68Mr. Matthew McDonnell ’80 andMs. Kathleen May ’81Mr. Paul McGilvray ‘62Ms. Eileen McMahon ’83Ms. Suzannah McWilliams ’94Ms. Susan Meagher ’79Mr. Jack Meehl, Jr. ’73Ms. Lee-Ann Meehl ’04Mr. William Mellin ’72Dr. Christopher Menton ’75Mrs. Elizabeth Michalec ’70Mr. Robert Miller ’84Mr. Steven Misdea ’08Mrs. Elisa Mitchell ’84Mr. Louis Modestino ’79Mr. Mark Mollica ’82Ms. Leslie Montalto ’03Mr. Joseph Morabito ’06Mr. Robert Moran, Sr. ’61Ms. Anne Mowen ’77Mr. James Murphy ’76Mr. Charles Murphy ’03Mr. William Napier ’92Ms. Maureen Neff ’81Mrs. Paige Neuberth ’66Mr. Michael Nicolo ’09Mr. Charles Nolan, Ph.D. ’70Mr. Robert Nolet ’08Mr. David Norris ’10Mr. Dennis Nugent ’95Mr. Michael Oates ’00Ms. Kaitlyn O’Connell Rodriguez ’05Mr. James O’Connor ’59Mr. Michael O’Grady ’66Mr. Leonard Oliveri ’65 andMs. Johanne Ducey Oliveri ’66Mr. Joseph O’Neill ’87Mr. Gerald O’Shea ’67Mr. Jason Ouellette ’99Mr. Richard Padula ’80Mr. James Pascarelli ’07Mr. Mark Peach ’00Mr. James Pentecost ’09Ms. Susan Reynolds Pergola ’87Mr. Stephen Perlman ’65Mr. Sean Pero ’05Mr. Stephen Pettinelli ’05Mr. Chester Pettite ’65Mr. Anthony Picariello ’62Mr. Matthew Pincus ’03Mr. Robert M. Platt ’67Mr. Richard Pollak ’65Christine Pulgini, Esq. ’92Ms. Marita J. Quinn-Lanzilotta ’83Mr. Robert Raeburn ’77Mr. Patrick Ramsay ’76Mrs. Marybeth Raymond ’94Ms. Patrice M. Regan ’91Mr. Nathaniel Reidel ’12Mr. Richard Reinhardt, Jr. ’65Mr. Christopher Reino ’99Mr. Roy Reiss ’67Ms. Susan Richardson ’76Mr. Stanley Robbins ’66Mr. Charlie Roberts ’03Ms. Joanne Robinson-Boettcher ’62Ms. Roberta Robinson-Frazier ’62Mr. Curtis Rodman ’80Ms. Jane Roland ’83Mr. Thomas Rollins ’73Mrs. Roberta Roscoe ’94Mr. Harold Rose, Jr. ’11Mrs. Lois Greenfield Rosen ’65Ms. Charlotte Ross ’68Mrs. Joann Ross ’82Ms. Tammy Rozelle ’00Mr. Mark Rugaber ’98Ms. Carrie Saarinen ’05Ms. Kristen Salera ’05Dr. John Santilli ’71Mr. Stephen Santos ’00Mr. Nicholas Sapienza ’02Ms. Kathryn M. Sardella ’67Mr. Joseph Savioli ’02Mr. Alexander Savioli, III ’07Ms. Rachel Scharf ’09Mr. Joseph Schauster ’9722 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 23

Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12 Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12Max Schechner, Esq. ’70Mr. Joseph Tenuta ’75Ms. Alicia Viscomi Williams ’09Mr. Brian Kureta ’12Mr. Robert J. BennettMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. CunninghamMr. Raymond Schiavo ’90Ms. Julia Tenuta ’08Ms. Tanya Willow ’82Mr. Richard LaBelle ’05Mr. Ira Berliner and Ms. Cherie QuainMr. and Mrs. Anthony CutlerMr. Edward Schroeder ’66Mr. Daniel Theobald ’92 andMr. Brian Winchester ’04Mr. Eric Landry ’08Mr. and Mrs. John F. BiagiottiMs. Deanna DaleyMr. Trent Scott ’96Ms. Merrill Ecker Theobald ’94Mr. Paul Wise ’04Mr. Geoffrey Leard ’08Mr. Chris BlackMs. Suzanne G. D’AmatoMr. Thomas Scott ’69Ms. Jennifer Thorp ’09Mr. Stuart Wolpoff ’85Mr. Michael Lynch ’12Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth BlaisdellMr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson, Sr.Ms. Debra Sculley ’83Mr. Bruce Tindal ’72Mr. Ryan Wood ’02Mr. Norman MacLeod ’75Mr. and Mrs. James BonanniMr. and Mrs. Daniel DeLaneyAlex Seifart, Esq. ’94Mr. William Toomey, Jr. ’94 andMr. Jamaal Woods ’10Mr. Michael Mahoney ’00Mr. and Mrs. Alan BondDr. and Mrs. Peter DiamondMs. Krista Selnau ’09Ms. Lynne Sullivan-Toomey ’94Ms. Cecilia Wright ’88Mr. Jason Margeson ’10Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DiazMr. Carmel Serge ’68Mr. Glenn Ushry, Jr. ’10Mr. Paul Wright ’03Mrs. Elisa Mitchell ’84Mr. Peter Disalvio and Ms. Donna BlakeMr. Michael Shadduck ’75Mr. Matthew Van Riper ’96Mr. Stanley Wronski ’74Mr. Michael Nicolo ’09Mr. and Mrs. William DolanMs. Marilyn Goldenberg Shade ’49Mr. Kenniel Velez ’11Mr. Stephen Zanni ’68Mr. David Norris ’10Mr. and Mrs. Richard DonahueMr. Jeffrey Shapiro ’64 andMs. Marcia Deeb Shapiro ’63Ms. Patricia Sheridan ’75Mr. Albert Viscardi ’67Mr. Robert Volosevich ’04Mr. Kenneth Wagner ’84First-Time givingAlumniMr. James Pascarelli ’07Mr. Sean Pero ’05Mr. Harold Rose, Jr. ’11Mr. and Mrs. Wendell DonawayMr. and Mrs. Robert DonegheyMr. and Mrs. John DorneyMrs. Patricia Brett Shupnik ’74Mrs. Gail Walker ’65Mr. Mostafa Agha ’09Ms. Kristen Salera ’05Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DrebskyMr. John Silver ’59Mr. Peter Warren ’60 andMr. Matthew Alksninis ’11Mr. John Silver ’59Dr. and Mrs. Robert BorkowskiMr. and Mrs. William E. DriscollMr. Howard Silverman ’48Ms. June Warren ’60Mr. Joseph Ben ’05Mr. John Spillane, Jr. andMr. and Mrs. Robert J. BruckerMr. Marc Drolet and Ms. Nathalie GagnonMs. Helena Skinner ’86Mr. Troy Watkins ’93Mr. Brian Breau ’10Mrs. Mary Hart Spillane ’81Mr. Richard A. BrugmanMr. and Mrs. Stephen DunnMr. Robert Sloan ’79Mr. Adam Weaver ’81 andMs. Mary Briggs ’01Mr. Matthew Stewart ’09Mr. George Buchalter and Ms. Janice SpectorMr. and Mrs. Michael DunskyMs. Colleen Smith ’06Ms. Patricia Sciore Weaver ’82Ms. Elizabeth Budner ’01Mr. Michael Stewart ’08Mr. and Mrs. Robert BulgatzMr. and Mrs. John Durkin, IVMr. Mark Snyder ’91Mr. Hawley Chester ’96Mr. John Studley ’90Mr. and Mrs. Donald CaiazzaMr. and Mrs. Paul FaucherMs. Carrie Sonne ’95Mr. John Connell ’06Ms. Jennifer Thorp ’09Mr. and Mrs. Peter CalderaMr. and Mrs. William J. FechtmannMr. David Speciale ’65Mr. Peter Cutler ’11Mr. Glenn Ushry, Jr. ’10Ms. Agnes S. CameronMr. Scott Fein and Ms. Patricia MartinelliMr. John Spillane, Jr. andMr. Daniel Dawson ’10Mr. Kenniel Velez ’11Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. CampbellMs. Margery G. FeinbergMs. Mary Hart Spillane ’81Ms. Doris De Jesus ’06Mr. Michael Whittaker, Jr. ’11Dr. J. Edward CarchidiMr. and Mrs. Frank FelzmannMr. Michael B. Stanley ’89Mr. Robert DiMarino ’09Mr. Stuart Wolpoff ’85Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. CarnevaleMr. and Mrs. James P. FergusonMr. Robert Stanton ’73Mr. Scott Doherty ’10Mr. Jamaal Woods ’10Mr. H. Michael Carney andMr. and Mrs. Paul N. FerrisMr. Richard Statucki ’66 andMs. Sharon Shilhan Statucki ’66Mr. Joseph Duffy ’05Mr. Shawn Edge ’08ParentsMs. Jolene MarangiMr. and Mrs. William CarrMr. and Mrs. Stuart FershtMr. and Mrs. Charles FertittaMr. Dana Stetson ’84Dr. Diane Webber ’95Mr. Brian Edmonds ’95Mr. and Mrs. John AhearnMr. and Mrs. Mark CarrierMr. and Mrs. Gregory ForteMr. Michael Stewart ’08Mr. Bruce R. Weckworth ’82Mr. Chester Ferreira, II ’05Mr. and Mrs. William AlexopoulosMr. and Mrs. Paul CarverDr. Felicia Wilion and Mr. Jay FrankelMr. Matthew Stewart ’09Mr. Benjamin Wellington ’73 andMr. Scott Fersht ’10Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arakelian, Sr.Mr. Tirzon Chavez and Ms. Isabel OramasMr. Aegis Frumento and Ms. Jane VagnoniMr. John Studley ’90Ms. Collette Wellington ’88Ms. Joan Fongeallaz ’10Mr. and Mrs. Daniel ArnoldMr. and Mrs. William ClementsMr. and Mrs. John FulfordMr. Gerald Sudati ’69Mr. William Wellington ’01Mr. Christopher Goll ’11Mr. and Mrs. Robert BabchuckMr. and Mrs. Paul B. ColemanMr. George E. GardnerMs. Karen Sullivan ’84Mr. Sean Whelan ’01Mr. Christopher Haddad ’12Mr. Jeffrey Baldwin andMr. and Mrs. William F. ConopkaMr. and Mrs. Vern P. GeibMr. Chris Swenson ’84Mr. William Whitney ’71Mr. Patrick Haley ’10Ms. Patricia MorrisseyMr. David Coon andMs. Barbara A. GeraldMr. Jeffery Tarleton ’78 andMr. Michael Whittaker, Jr. ’11Mr. Wayne Horner ’76Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bardwell, IIIMs. Kathryn HuddlestonMr. and Mrs. Victor A. GiallellaMs. Gretchen Baker Tarleton ’78Mr. Glenn Wilde ’76Mr. James Kominsky ’12Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar BarrMr. and Mrs. Rinaldo CrugnaleMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Gilbert24 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 25

Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12 Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12Mr. and Mrs. William GivensMr. and Mrs. Richard GladstoneMr. and Mrs. Scott GoldsteinMr. and Mrs. Timothy GollMr. and Mrs. Michael C. GortonMr. and Mrs. Carmen GrimmoMr. Jeffrey Hackett and Ms. Sydnia JacobsMr. and Mrs. Edward HardyMr. and Mrs. Richard C. HarlowMr. and Mrs. Eric HarvittMs. Lynne HavushaMr. and Mrs. C.E. HazenMr. and Mrs. Harold D. Heck, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. David HeightMr. and Mrs. Per HellbergMr. and Mrs. Ronald HendersonMr. and Mrs. Thomas HillerMs. Caroline M. HirschfeldMr. and Mrs. Francis HislopMr. and Mrs. Allen HochbergMr. Kenneth Hochman andMs. Pamela HuttoMr. and Mrs. Roger J. HomanMr. and Mrs. Peter HoweMr. and Mrs. Robert Isham, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gordon JarvisMr. and Mrs. Arthur R. JensenMr. and Mrs. Russell W. JeppesenMr. and Mrs. John KaneshiroMr. Michael P. Kavanagh, Sr.Mr. Matthew M. KeatsMr. and Mrs. Peter KelleyMr. John T. Kerrigan, Jr. andMs. Mary Jane HueberMs. Susan G. KismaricMr. and Mrs. David KnechtMr. and Mrs. Peter KocotMr. and Mrs. Peter KringasMr. and Mrs. Gary S. KuretaMr. and Mrs. Raymond KurkerMr. and Mrs. David KurzMr. and Mrs. John F. LaceyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth LakinMr. and Mrs. Paul R. LarkinMr. and Mrs. Donald LaSalaMr. and Mrs. Ralph V. LatagliataMr. Douglas J. Leard andMs. Cynthia F. BryantMr. and Mrs. Charles LeMayMr. John J. LennonMr. Bruce A. LevineMs. Fatima LomotMr. and Mrs. Felix LopezMr. and Mrs. J. Dirk LorenzMr. and Mrs. James LynchMr. George L. MacKinnonMr. and Mrs. Scott MacLeodMs. Elizabeth A. MacomberMr. Matthew E. MaderiosMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Magliochetti, Sr.John T. Mahoney, III Esq.Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. MaloneMr. Lawrence Manchester andMs. Kathleen O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. John MartinMr. and Mrs. David MascioliMr. Jay P. MayoMr. and Mrs. Malcolm McAvityMr. and Mrs. Samuel R. McClureMr. and Mrs. John McDonaldMr. and Mrs. William McGonagleMr. and Mrs. John J. McKennaMr. and Mrs. Robert C. McKeonMr. and Mrs. Michael McLaughlinMs. Christine C. McMahonMr. and Mrs. Charles O. McNamarMr. and Mrs. Jack B. Meehl, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph MeierMr. and Mrs. Carl Menici, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Brian MillerMr. and Mrs. Philip MillerMr. and Mrs. Dennis MohneyMr. and Mrs. Richard A. MontoniMr. and Mrs. William MulrooneyMr. and Mrs. George MunseyDr. Maureen L. MurphyMs. Gayle O’BrienMr. and Mrs. George F. O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Eugene O’NeillMr. and Mrs. John O’NeilMr. and Mrs. Michael O’NeillMs. Donna M. PettinelliDr. and Mrs. Martin M. PincusMs. Caroline PlantzMr. and Mrs. Michael P. PowersMr. and Mrs. Frank S. PtakMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. PulginiMr. and Mrs. Claude PupkinMr. Mitchell I. QuainMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Quinlan, IIIMr. and Mrs. Dominic RapiniMr. and Mrs. John Repucci, Sr.Mr. James M. RevieMr. and Mrs. Joseph RichardMr. and Mrs. Walter Riley, IIIMr. and Mrs. William RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Patrick E. RocheMr. and Mrs. Mark A. RossMr. and Mrs. Stephen RushMr. Randall Russell and Ms. Judith DoeMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Ryan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John SaluteMr. and Mrs. Joseph Francis SancinitoMr. and Mrs. Richard SantoraMr. and Mrs. Jay F. SavaryMr. and Mrs. Jody ScharfMr. and Mrs. Gary SchneiderMr. and Mrs. Andrew SchutzmanMr. and Mrs. Kevin ScullyMr. and Mrs. James ShannonMr. Vincent E. SilvestriMr. and Mrs. Mark SmigielMs. Marilyn SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert Osgood SmythMr. and Mrs. John SoccorsoMr. and Mrs. David SpielerMr. and Mrs. Walter SpigelmanMr. and Mrs. Kevin J. SpreadburyMr. and Mrs. Brian StahlMr. and Mrs. Donald J. StewartMr. and Mrs. Leo StickneyMr. and Mrs. John F. SugdenMs. Denise M. SullivanMs. Eileen V. SullivanMr. and Mrs. Kevin SullivanMr. and Mrs. Paul SylvesterMs. Debra F. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Paul J. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. TenutaMr. and Mrs. William TraczMr. and Mrs. Winslow TuttleMr. Carl VeenendaalMs. Jean Venable MenuezMs. Donna M. VespriniMr. and Mrs. Terry VigeantDr. Robert W. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Brian F. WarrenMr. and Mrs. Mark R. WarsofskyMr. and Mrs. Reid WasserstromMr. and Mrs. Thomas WhiteMr. and Mrs. Gerald WilletteMr. and Mrs. John Williams, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Bradford WillisMr. and Mrs. Dennis James Winter, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. WolfMs. Janet Wortendyke-McGinnisFaculty & StaffMs. Laurie AlpertDr. Don L. AndersonDr. Andrea Baldi ’82Ms. Karen D’AmatoMr. Jeffrey E. DiIuglio ’88Ms. Dorria DiMannoMr. Michael P. DonohoeMs. Mary DunnMs. Jane Patricia FidlerMs. Joan M. Fongeallaz ’10Ms. D-L GarrenMr. Jerome K. GibbsMs. Lee F. Harrington ’69Ms. Teresa P. HoodMs. Patrice HowardMrs. Frances L. JacksonDr. Robert L. KeightonMs. Maryellen Colliton KileyMr. Christopher LawsonMs. Joanne MarkunasMs. Teresa MayorsMr. David P. MillerDr. Leslie A. MurayDr. Maureen L. MurphyMr. Robert G O’ConnellMs. Lynda M. PackerMs. Donna M. PettinelliMr. Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr.Mr. Lawrence L. RooneyMs. Mary Pebler RyanMs. Alyssa SamuelsMs. Ivy Valerie SchramDr. Ruth D. ShermanMr. Chris SwensonDr. Linda M. TenofskyMr. Dennis ThibeaultMs. Rosemarie ValentinoDr. Tracy WangDr. Diane WebberMr. Bruce R. Weckworth ’82Ms. Nancy J. YoungFriendsMr. Anthony J. AccettulloMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. BrodnickiMr. and Mrs. Morris R. BurelleMr. Richard P. BurkeMr. and Mrs. Ophair CarasMr. and Mrs. Robert M. CarrierMr. Glenn E. ChesleyMr. and Mrs. Francis C. CorcoranMrs. Debra DugganDr. and Mrs. David A. FedoMrs. Elaine LeachMr. and Mrs. Robert NigroMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Christopher T. QuincyDr. Michael L. ShapiroMr. and Mrs. SmigielMrs. Lillian W. WeckworthMr. George T. WellsMr. David Carrier andMs. Diane Wentzel-Carrier26 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 27

Honor Roll of Donors FY ’12CLASS NOTESCorporations& FoundationsAgnes M. Lindsay TrustAIM PersonnelAtlas FoundationCappy’s PizzaCore Contracting Services, Inc.Davis Educational FoundationDelaney & Venezia, Inc.Driscoll AgencyDynamik SportsErnsteen Family FoundationFidelity Foundation Matching Giftsto Education ProgramGeneral Dynamics Network SystemsGeneral Electric FoundationGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.Hanover Insurance Group FoundationHoughton Mifflin CompanyHummingbird Music and Arts FoundationIllinois Tool Works FoundationInternational Business MachinesJohn S. Swift Co., Inc. Charitable TrustJoseph C. Scott FoundationJPA Management Co., Inc.Keats Manufacturing CompanyMessinger Insurance, Inc.MMP Printing, Inc.New England Patriots Alumni ClubNewton Yacht Club, Inc.Pepsico FoundationQuincy Insurance Agency, Inc.Raytheon CompanyRBD Construction, Inc.Rockefeller GroupThe Rugaber Family FundSausage King, Inc.Seth Sprague Educational andCharitable FoundationSodexo Inc. and AffiliatesState Street CorporationSuffolk Construction Company, Inc.Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.The Bank of New York MellonThe Don & Marilyn Rodman FoundationThe Vanguard GroupUnited Technologies CorporationWellington ManagementWells Fargo Foundation EducationalMatching Gift ProgramYawkey Foundation1934Margaret E. Kelley ‘34, the oldest livingalumna of the Perry Normal School(absorbed by Curry College in 1974),passed away on April 3, 2012 at the ageof 98.1964Bob Weingard ‘64 retired in 2010 andmoved from California to Maryland in2012.1965Philip Schwartz ‘65 and his wife, LucilleBeryl, have been members of the KibbutzDeganya Bet in Israel since their weddingin 1970. Philip has been living in Israelsince shortly after his graduation fromCurry in 1965. Philip and Lucille arethe proud parents of three children;Amit, Yaron and Talya; and the proudgrandparents for four grandchildren; Lihi,Natalie, Tohar and Elian.1969Rich Pilling ‘69 recently retired after 37years as a professional sports photographer,the last 18 of which he spent as director ofphotography for Major League Baseball.1972Despite often reading that his classmateshave retired, William Mellin ‘72 continuesto enjoy his career and plans to work formany years to come. He writes, “Stillhaving a son in college gives me someextra incentive to work!”1979Diane (Looney) Ray ‘79 has found hercalling in special education after years inearly childhood education. She currentlyworks as a personal care attendant for asix-year-old autistic boy. Diane writes,“I love every minute that I spend withhim. He learns as much from me as Iam learning from him. Each day is achallenge, yet so rewarding.”1980Carrie Costa ‘80 has been married toher husband, Joe, for 23 years and theyhave two daughters. Rebecca, 19, is afreshman in college and Hannah, 16, is asophomore in high school.1983Glynnis (Diskin) LaRosa ‘83 is currentlyworking as the senior public healthnursing advisor at the MassachusettsDepartment of Public Health. Glynniswas elected president of the Associationof State and Territorial Directors ofNursing (ASTDN). ASTDN is thepremier national public health nursingorganization for practicing public healthnurses and public health nurse leaders.She is serving a one year term.1984Dan Deutsch ‘84 is a successful real estateinvestor and developer in NYC, where helives with his wife and three children. “Allof my negotiating and deal-making skillswere harnessed at Curry,” he says.1987Catherine (Lane) Lawson ‘87 has beenworking as a Montessori teacher all overthe state of Maryland for the last 24 years.Her husband, Richard Lawson ‘89, hasbeen working as a network administratorfor a marketing company for the last 22years. They have been married for 23 yearsand have two beautiful daughters. Theireldest is a freshman at Grove City Collegeand their youngest, 13, is in eighth grade.1993Gavin Spittle ‘93 launched a men’sapparel website featuring mock sportsteams, including the Boston Accents, theCape Cod Scrod and the Las Vegas SnakeEyes. The site features 31 professionallydesigned mock teams.1997Christina (Tamasi) Brown ‘97 and herhusband welcomed their first child inFebruary 2011. Christina is a stay-athomemom to one-year-old SamuelKellogg Brown and volunteers her time todifferent organizations aimed at helpingmothers and children.1999Bryan Dunphy-Culp ‘99 and his wife,Alicia, welcomed their second child,Brendan Charles Dunphy-Culp, onMarch 24, 2012. He joins big sister,Molly.Brendan Charles Dunphy-Culp with big sister, Molly.2001Angela (Lawson) Barnes ‘01 and herhusband, Artie, welcomed their secondchild, Arthur, on April 20, 2011. He joinsbig sister, Caroline.Leesa (Witt) Michael ‘01 gave birth toher second child, Emmalyn, on March14, 2012. Later that month the familymoved from RI back to MA.2002Jeff Lang ‘02 recently partnered up withfellow alum, Tony Giannetti ‘02, and hisgranite countertop business, Rock SolidTops. Their office is in Pembroke, MAand they are excited to grow their businesstogether.28 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 29

CLASS NOTESCLASS NOTES2003Donnie Furcillo ‘03 is happily livingin Raleigh, NC with his wife, Heather,and two boys, Max, 4, and Dean, 1.He was recently promoted to a territorymanagement role for the Carolinas andVirginia after being named 2011 ProductSpecialist of the Year for EMC’s backuprecovery division.2004Lisa Irving ‘04 is a social worker at CeltiCare Health Plan in Brighton, MA. Sheworks closely with health plan membersto assist them in finding communityresources all over Massachusetts. She isworking toward her LCSW.2005Caitlin (Gray) Brennan ‘05 married herhigh school sweetheart, Matt Brennan, inAugust 2011. She has been working as asales representative at Burke Distributingfor the past five years. The couple iscurrently living in Canton, MA and hopeto buy their first home in the summer of2012.2006Jerry Browne, CE ’06, RN, BSN of theMassachusetts General Hospital wasrecently elected as president of the newlyformed New England Chapter of theAmerican Assembly for Men in Nursing(AAMN). The AAMN is a nationalorganization that provides a forum todiscuss and influence factors which affectmen as nurses and promotes men’s healthissues. The organization is open to bothmale and female nurses and nursingstudents. The New England Chapterheld its inaugural meeting at Curry inFebruary 2012, followed by a meet andgreet for new members and a continuingeducation program in June 2012.Lauren Frumkin ‘06 just became A+certified and accepted a contract positionas a PC technician at Raytheon.James Lindelof ‘06 joined the BabsonCollege police department as a patrolofficer upon graduating from Curry andwas promoted to sergeant in 2010. Heis pursuing a master’s degree at WestfieldState University where he is a memberof Alpha Phi Sigma, the national honorsociety for criminal justice. He wasrecently appointed as an officer for theWellesley Police Department and begantraining at the police academy in June2012.Joseph Morabito ‘06 is in the middle ofproduction for a Sony Pictures Televisionproduced series, Hollywood Heights. Theshow airs on Nick @ Nite five nights aweek for 16 weeks beginning on June 18.An adaptation of a popular telenovela,this is the first original program for thenetwork.2007Colleen Dunne ‘07 and Jason Collins ‘07were engaged in July 2011. Their weddingis planned for October 2012. They lookforward to sharing the day with theirfriends and families, including the fiveCurry alumni in the bridal party.2008Lauren (Froug) Mayer ‘08 married DavidMayer in March 2011 in south Florida.They currently live in Morristown, NJ.Jillian DeAngelis ‘08 is an RN and hasworked in the cardiovascular surgical/cardiothoracic transplant ICU at theMayo Clinic for the past four years. Inaddition to her nursing role, she is alsoan ECMO specialist. She is currentlypursuing a master’s degree to become afamily nurse practitioner and expects tograduate in July 2013.Jennie Scappini ‘08 works as a programcoordinator in the biochemistrydepartment at Brandeis University. Shehas organized several events for theUniversity’s faculty, staff and students.In March 2012, Jennie was selected tobe on the St. Jude Children’s ResearchHospital committee. This year markedthe 5th Annual Starlight Dinner Dancein Waterbury, CT. She and the committeemembers raised over $35,000 for St. Judeand Jennie plans to continue her efforts tohelp increase awareness for St. Jude.Jennie Scappini ‘08 (center) at the 5th Annual StarlightDinner Dance to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research.2009Patricia O’Connell ‘09 graduated fromLoyola University Chicago in 2011 witha master’s degree in health law.Stacie (Ross) Rote ‘09 lives in Apex, NC,and works for WakeMed as a registerednurse in the special care nursery. Sheand Alex Rote ‘09 were married inConnecticut in 2011. Alex works as amerchandising assistant for MJ Soffe.2010Kimberly Citelli ‘10 and Nicholas Liguori‘10 got engaged in February 2012 and areplanning a 2013 wedding.Kristin Hubbard ‘10 recently started a newjob at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore.She had moved to Maryland in 2010 forher previous job at Maxim Healthcare.Anna Lombardo ‘10 currently teachespreschool in Newton, MA, while enrolledin Suffolk University’s M.Ed. program.2011Sofia Coon ‘11 graduated with amaster’s degree in public relations fromthe S.I. Newhouse School of PublicCommunication at Syracuse University.This summer she completed an 11-weekinternship at Likeable Media in Boston.Anthony DeMarinis ‘11 has been workingas operations manager of Charles J. KingScrap Metal Recycling in Brooklyn, NY,since November 2011. He was hired tohelp the president expand the companyand he is excited to take on opening anonferrous warehouse this spring. Asidefrom his new passion for the scrap metalrecycling industry, Anthony hopes to findopportunities to volunteer and give backto the community, preferably by helpingpeople with learning and developmentaldisabilities.Brett Franklin ‘11 was recently hired asnews director and on-air personality forNassau Broadcasting’s Vermont radiostation cluster.Stephanie Kulikowski ‘11 and KevinLucius ‘10 got engaged on Christmas Day2011. Kevin opened his own business inAugust 2011.2012Michael Griffin ’12 is now a fulltimeaccount coordinator at MarchCommunications. Michael completeda public relations internship during thespring of 2012 in the Office of UnitedStates Senator John F. Kerry, Hon. ’96.“The experience, contacts, and overallknowledge I’ve gained in my time atSenator Kerry’s Office have really helped toprepare me for post-graduation life.”Visitcurry.edu/magazineto get bonus features includingstory extras, photo galleries,and videos.Remembering PAL FounderDr. Gertrude M. Webb, Hon. ’95Dr. Gertrude M. Webb, Hon. ’95, ProfessorEmeritus and belovedfounder of the Program forAdvancement of Learningat Curry College, passedaway on Saturday, August4, 2012 at the age of 96.The impact that Dr. Webbhas had on Curry College,as both an institution andas a community of people,and most importantly, onthe lives of the countless individuals who havebenefited from the Program for Advancementof Learning, is immeasurable. We gratefullyremember and celebrate her life and her legacy.Details about a Curry College memorial servicewill be posted online as those arrangementsdevelop.Michael Griffin ’12 in the Office of United States SenatorJohn F. Kerry, Hon. ’96.{ }In MemoriamStelina “Tilly”(DeVito) Nardo ‘47 (PLUM)Timothy McKenzie ‘75Mark Cember ’78Dr. Gertrude M. Webb, Hon. ’95WeddingsDaniel C. Boyer ’97 &Silvia Maria Ramos SoaresConor O’Neill ’05& Kate FaerberCaitlin Gray ’05& Matt BrennanKatelin Doogan ‘08& Timothy MacdonaldStacie Ross ’09& Alex Rote ‘09EngagementsRaffi Topjian ‘92& Jody ThompsonBrian McEachern ‘00& Lisa Marie TomaselliJeffrey Nagle ’02& Melissa BoucherCarly Fleming ‘02& David JosephMichael Biffar ’03& Patsy TobeyKimberly Stevens ‘04& Scott SchactmanBrian Sullivan ‘05& Katelyn SmithAlexis Devine ‘07& Andrew WalshColleen Dunne ’07& Jason Collins ‘07Alexandra Wilson ‘08& Paul D’AmbrosioKimberly Citelli ’10& Nicholas Liguori ‘10Stephanie Kulikowski ’11& Kevin Lucius ‘10Michele Peterson ‘11& Jared Hadfield30 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012SUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 31

END NOTEHow I GotSports Illustrated’sPeter Kingto Speak at Curry CollegeByNick Ironside,Class of 2014Communication{ }Want to hear whatPeter King had to sayto Curry students?Go towww.curry.edu/magazineto link to the archivedstreaming videofrom this event.32 | CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2012In January 2012, my journalism professor Jeff Lembergtold me we needed to get a speaker for the Society ofProfessional Journalists student chapter here at Curry.As soon as I read Professor Lemberg’s email, I tweetedto Peter King of Sports Illustrated. At that point, I’dbeen following Peter on Twitter for about 10 months.He’s the face of SI, and someone I’d seen on the NBCHalftime show for Notre Dame football games.There was no point in not asking. The worst thing thatcould happen was he would say “No” or not respond. Itweeted something along the lines of, “@si_peterkinginterested in speaking re: journalism at a college inBoston?”Within 10 minutes, I had a direct message from PeterKing. He told me to email him more information andthat he would be glad to do it.In early April, after having emailed back and forth for afew months, Peter confirmed that May 1 from 3-4:30 p.m.would work. He’d be here.Of course I was ecstatic! Peter King’s written six bookson the NFL. He’s one of the most well respected sportswriters in the country, and is a big-time name.Professor Lemberg and Justin Some (anothercommunication major) helped me get fliers together.We reserved the Parents’ Lounge in Hafer and wepublicized it with help from the Curry College Office ofInstitutional Advancement.In the meantime I put together an interview outline,which I showed to Professor Lemberg. He told me thathe didn’t need to see another draft of the outline. I waskind of excited for him to give me a lot of freedom inplanning the interview. I also didn’t want to mess upand ask a lot of stupid questions.I did what he recommended and stuck with journalismquestions. After all, the audience would ask aboutfootball. Peter King came here for Curry’s Society ofProfessional Journalists student chapter, so it onlymade sense to ask questions about the media andjournalism.I’m not going to lie. I was nervous that something wouldgo wrong during the interview. Isn’t that everyone’s fearwhen coordinating an event? Thankfully, Peter was acharacter.He made the interview and event fly by. The stories hetold about his relationship with Bill Belichick up until2007/Spygate, the advice Peter gave us about learningto use all of the different media in communicationand the questions asked by the audience were allphenomenal. His easy-going and laid back personalityhelped me while doing the interview.As a football fan, I found Peter entertaining. But moreimportantly, he gave a lot of good professional advice,specifically about the advantages of having a diverseset of skills. Am I considering radio now? Yeah, it mightbe interesting to do one semester. Should I take anaudio/video-editing course? That’s probably goingto come in handy at some point. The communicationbusiness is all about networking, too. Peter is evidenceof networking leading to success.Peter’s point that expertise/niche journalism is moreimportant now than ever really stuck with me. Havinga broad knowledge base is good, but now covering asport is a full-time job. As he said, “More than ever, it’sbecome a specialized business.” uHOMECOMING 2012WOMEN’S SOCCERFOOTBALL9/29 *Salve Regina 12:00Visit www.curry.edu for updated information and to rsvp9/1 W.P.I. 1:009/8 Fitchburg State 1:309/15 WESTFIELD STATE 1:00+9/21 *M.I.T. 7:309/29 *Endicott 12:0010/6 *WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 1:0010/13 *Salve Regina 12:0010/20 *NICHOLS 1:0010/27 *UMass Dartmouth 12:0011/3 *Plymouth State 12:0011/10 NEFC Championship 12:00*NEFC Boyd Division game+HomecomingHome games in BOLDWOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY9/8 Mass. Maritime Invitational 10:009/15 Mount Ida Invitational 9:309/22 Elms College Invitational 11:009/29 Pop Crowell Invitational 10:45(Gordon)10/13 Western New England 10:30Invitational10/27 CCC Championships TBA11/3 ECAC Div. III Championships TBA11/10 NCAA Div. III New England TBAQualifiers9/1 UMass Dartmouth 1:009/6 Salem State 6:009/8 JOHNSON STATE 12:009/11 Framingham State 4:009/15 *Nichols 11:309/18 Colby-Sawyer 4:009/20 LESLEY 7:00+9/22 *WENTWORTH 11:009/25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:309/27 WHEELOCK 7:0010/3 *UNIV. OF NEW ENGLAND 4:0010/6 *Endicott 4:3010/8 Emmanuel 7:0010/13 *Eastern Nazarene 12:3010/15 MASS. MARITIME 4:0010/17 *GORDON 6:3010/20 *Western New England 1:3010/24 *ROGER WILLIAMS 7:0010/27–11/3 CCC Tournament TBA* Commonwealth Coast Conference Game+ HomecomingHome games in BOLDWOMEN’S TENNIS9/1 R.I. COLLEGE 12:009/5 Holy Cross 3:309/6 Johnson & Wales 3:309/8 *Roger Williams 1:009/11 *SALVE REGINA 3:309/13 Salem State 3:309/18 Colby-Sawyer 4:009/19 *Eastern Nazarene 3:309/20 *Nichols 11:00+9/22 *ENDICOTT 12:009/25 *WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 3:309/27 EMMANUEL 3:3010/3 *GORDON 3:3010/6 *Wentworth 12:0010/9 CCC Quarterfinals TBA10/11 BRIDGEWATER STATE 3:3010/13 NEWITT TBA10/17 CCC Semi-Finals TBA10/20 CCC Finals TBA* Commonwealth Coast Conference Match+ HomecomingHome matches in BOLDFor more information on Curry Athletics,call the Assistant Athletic Director for CommunicationsKen Golner at (617) 333-2324Email at kgolner@curry.edu or write to:Curry Athletics, 1071 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186For up-to-date rosters and results, visit the Colonel’s web page atwww.curryathletics.comColonel’s CalendarFall 2012 Sports SchedulesMEN’S SOCCER8/31 Mass. Maritime 4:009/1 Wheelock 1:009/5 Fitchburg State 7:009/8 JOHNSON STATE 2:309/9 LYNDON STATE 1:009/12 JOHNSON & WALES 7:009/15 *Nichols 2:009/17 NEWBURY 7:009/19 COAST GUARD 7:00+9/22 *WENTWORTH 1:309/25 AMHERST 8:009/29 *Salve Regina 2:3010/3 *UNIV. OF NEW ENGLAND 6:3010/6 *Endicott 7:0010/10 EMMANUEL 7:0010/13 *Eastern Nazarene 3:0010/15 Becker 7:0010/17 *GORDON 4:0010/20 *Western New England 11:0010/23 *ROGER WILLIAMS 7:0010/27 – 11/3 CCC Tournament TBA* Commonwealth Coast Conference Game+HomecomingHome games in BOLDWOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL9/1 Johnson State 11:009/1 Paul Smith’s 1:009/4 ANNA MARIA 6:009/6 BRIDGEWATER STATE 6:009/8 Southern Maine 11:009/8 Mass. Maritime 1:009/13 BECKER 6:009/15 *Eastern Nazarene 11:009/15 Saint Joseph (Conn.) 1:009/18 *Salve Regina 7:009/24 Mitchell 6:009/26 *GORDON 6:009/29 *WENTWORTH 10:009/29 FRAMINGHAM STATE 2:0010/2 *ROGER WILLIAMS 6:0010/5 UMass Dartmouth 7:0010/10 *Univ. of New England 7:0010/13 Regis 12:0010/13 Mount Ida 2:0010/16 *WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 6:0010/18 Suffolk 7:0010/20 Bay Path 10:0010/20 Mass. College of Liberal Arts 12:0010/24 *Endicott 7:0011/1–11/3 CCC Tournament TBA* Commonwealth Coast Conference MatchHome matches in BOLDSUMMER 2012 CURRY COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 33

CURRYCOLLEGE1071 Blue Hill AvenueMilton, MA 02186MagazineYou are cordially invited by theNational Alumni Council to aWinter Receptionwith President Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr.Please join the National Alumni Council andother Curry Alumni to network, socialize, and hearimportant College updates, including theopening of the new Student CenterHomecomingThursday, January 7, 2010and FamilyWeekend7:00 pm - 9:00 pmStudent CenterKindly RSVP by December 31, 2009617-333-2121alumni@curry.eduPlease visit www.curry.edu for more informationCURRY COLLEGE1071 Blue Hill AvenueMilton, MA 02186-2395September 21-23Milton, MANON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDCURRY COLLEGEFriday, September 21• Friday Night Lights Football Game – Colonels vs. MIT• Chili and Chowder Competitions – Winners Announced at Half -Time• Alumni and Family Hospitality TentSaturday, September 22• Family and Faculty Breakfast• Alumni Career Services and Networking• Athletics Action – Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Wentworth• Blue Hills Book Club – It Happened on the Way to War by Rye Barcotte• Fall Fun Fest on Westhaver Park with Music and More!• Improv Comedy Show• Reunions (Class of 87/25th and Class of 92/20th)Sunday, September 23• Colonels Fun Run to Benefit the Mosi Tatupu Memorial Scholarship FundWrap up the weekend on your own with friends and family by taking partin local activities in the Blue Hills area and in Boston.Stay tuned for more details !* in your mailbox 8Curry.edu CurryCollege @CurryEdu