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NHTIAlumni NewsSpring 2012How A Lynx Became a JaguarMatt Ryan started his academiccareer at a 4-year school in2006, but things didn't goaccording to plan. "I was not utilizing myfull potential by any means," he writesto NHTI Prof. Paul Hogan. "I had a 1.65GPA, I lost all of my financial aid, and Ihad to move back home after two years.To say the least I was no longer confidentin my abilities and not happy with theposition that I found myself in."When I started taking SportsManagement classes at NHTI in 2008I found a new interest in going to classto discuss and learn a subject that wasinteresting to me. Coach Hogan helpedme get my work in on time, taught me theimportance of meeting deadlines, and onlymade fun of my Mohawk once the first dayI arrived in class!"I knew I wanted to be in theSports Business field so while at NHTI Iresearched schools on the east coast withsports business programs. I looked atschools down south, especially Florida,because of the number of professionalsports teams that are located in the area,and the lower living expenses."Matt ended up transferring to SaintLeo University, about 20 minutes eastof Tampa. He took a year and a half ofclasses, and for his final semester workedas a full time intern for the TransitionsChampionship, a PGA Golf Tournamentheld at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor.He graduated in April 2011, and landed ajob with the Jacksonville Jaguars footballteam in June.Way to go, Matt!‘Concord Stars’ Dazzle!2nd Annual Winter Fling raises $35,000In 2011, first-year nursingstudent Carolyn Mallonattended NHTI’s inauguralWinter Fling fundraiser andwatched then Student SenatePresident Steve Bessette (AET,2011) and recent alumnaKaleena Guzman (Event/Conference Management, 2010)win the "Dancing with theConcord Stars" competition. Atthat moment a burning ambitionwas born: to dance in the 2012contest.That dream came true whenCarolyn and dance partner EricReingold took top honors inWinter Fling 2012’s “Dancingwith the Concord Stars!”,presented by Merrimack CountySavings Bank on January 28.Stars continued on page 5 > >Matt Ryan at Jaguars Stadium.Carolyn Mallon and Eric Reingold performing theirwinning routine. Photo © Scott Bulger.

Stockton to theRescue!Katie Stockton (Rad Tech ’08)received both the Fire Chief’sAward and the American HeartAssociation’s Heartsaver Hero Award inDecember 2011 for helping to save the lifeof Allan Cornelius on the morning of July29th.Allan Cornelius with his “guardian angel,”NHTI grad Katie Stockton.The former NHTI soccer star, wholater coached both soccer and basketballat the college, was running on a recreationtrail in Lakeport, MA, when she cameupon Cornelius lying on the ground. “Hewas blue,” she says, “but still warm.”Katie, who now works at Mass GeneralHospital as a CT scan technician, has hadCPR training through work. She beganCPR immediately and called 911.“I was doing 30 compressions to tworespirations,” she says, “the new guidelinesfor those with CPR training.” By the 30thcompression she said he gasped for air,“but I kept on going.”By coincidence, an ambulance crewwas just driving by when the call camein, and a woman who was also runningsaw Katie performing CPR and waved theambulance over to the location where theman was stricken.Cornelius later said he was told he‘flat-lined’ several times on the way toConcord (MA) Hospital, meaning he hadno pulse, and that although the initialprognosis was bad, the blood clot in hisheart has dissolved, he has an internaldefibrillator and he expects to return towork next month.“I am really lucky and indebted,”he told Stockton. “You are my guardianangel.”Alumnus to Design New NHTI BuildingCowan, Class of ’77, chosen from among 23 biddersBeat the toughest competition bycompeting first against yourself,”says Duene Cowan on his designstrategy for a new building on the NHTIcampus.The 1977 graduate of NHTI’sArchitectural Engineering Technologyprogram and owner of DC DesignsArchitects PLLC, a 3-person firm inConcord, has been awarded the newbuilding design, chosen from among 23competitors, including some of the largestand most established architect firms inMaine, New Hampshire and Vermont.“Duene Cowan knows how importantit is when he offers a concept, that it’sbuildable. In the end their design wasbeautiful and answered all the importantquestions,” says NHTI President LynnKilchenstein of DC Designs’ winningconcept. “ The solution came togetherelegantly. Everything is in harmony.”Cowan has been a presence oncampus since he graduated from NHTIin 1977. He designed the 35,000 sq ftLEED Silver certified Grappone Hall,which opened in the Fall of 2009, andthe renovation of MacRury Hall, whichwas completed in 2010. This recentaward is for the design phase of a new45,000-square-foot academic building and15,000-square-feet renovation of existingspace. The building is scheduled to openin the Fall of 2014, pending allocation ofState capitalfunds in thenext bienniumbudget, andincludes anew mainentrance, onestopstudentservices,classrooms,science labs,computer labs,faculty offices’77 grad Duene Cowan,principle of DCArchitectural Designs,Concord.and bringing the Visual Arts program backto campus (it is currently in leased spaceoff campus).“The design Duene offered is totallyunique and different from everythingelse he already did for NHTI,” saysKilchenstein. “It solves practical problemsin the most affordable way, still with themost elegant design.”Among other projects by DC DesignsArchitects are the Concord Clock Towerand the UNH Law School Franklin PierceCenter for Intellectual Property. Dueneis a lifelong Concord resident. Aftergraduating from NHTI he earned hisB.S. in Architectural Engineering fromRoger Williams College and a Master ofArchitecture from Syracuse University. Heand his wife have two grown children anda Norwegian elkhound, Zuni, who is alsoconsidered “one of the family.”“Well, don’t you go doing that again,”she laughed.Architect’s concept for a new academic building on the NHTI campus.2 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2012

Making a Career in Landscape ArchitectureBraden Drypolcher spent years after high school traveling and working inadventurous and creative jobs. In his late 20's, Braden decided he wanted to go tocollege, looking for a degree program that combined his talents and interests.Braden entered the Landscape and Environmental Design program at NHTI in thefall of 2008. In May 2010, Braden graduated Phi Theta Kappa and entered the Bachelorof Landscape Architecture (BLA) program at the University of the RI (URI) in the fall.Braden was eligible to receive reduced out-of-state tuition fees through the New EnglandRegional Student Program. URI accepted all of his NHTI credits, allowing him to enteras a junior.At URI, Braden received the 2011 Award for Outstanding Undergraduate StudentProject from the RI chapter of the American Planning Association for his work on parkdesigns for the Biscuit City Historical Restoration. He has also been accepted into theSigma Lambda Alpha honors society. He writes that he has “been lucky enough to have amentorship under Makie Suzuki, a landscape architect at Sasaki Associates," and workedfor URI in efforts to redesign a quad forthe Narragansett Graduate School ofOceanography.This fall, URI partially fundedBraden’s attendance at the AmericanSociety of Landscape ArchitectsAnnual Meeting in San Diego. (NHTIDepartment Head Susanne Smith Meyeralso attended, and met up with Bradenthere.)Braden will graduate from URIin May of 2012, exactly 4 years afterstarting at NHTI.A Family AffairBraden Drypolcher at the AmericanSociety of Landscape Architects AnnualMeeting in San Diego.Nancy Schofield enrolled at NHTI in Fall 2011, following in the tradition of ... herchildren! She writes:“I am Cory and Kyle Schofield's mom. I am now in my second semester andam enjoying taking a few classes as I figure out what I want to do going forward.“I just wanted to let you know that Cory, who is attendingColby Sawyer, got a job offer today, and he said it's thanks to you.Apparently you mentioned his name to someone in admissions atCS, and he's going to be a student representative that prospectivestudents can call and speak with. This is great! He has beenlooking for a job for a few months now, so we both send you ourgratitude for your recommendation.“He is doing amazing things at CS. He plays piano for openCory houses, was in the fall play, the winter concert, and will be in thespring play. He is also collaborating on an original musical to bepresented in the spring, and he wrote the music and the lyrics to twelve songs for theproduction. Somehow in all of that he managed to get a 4.0 GPA for his first semester!NHTI gave Cory the start and the confidence to launch into thisnext phase of his education.“Kyle (who appears in this year's catalog) has also returned toNHTI. After he received his Master's degree, he had back surgery,and that is delaying his plans for a season. He decided to takesome of the legal courses offered through the paralegal program toround out his degree in small business management. It will be avaluable asset.Living HistoryAs one of the 16 originalprofessors who opened thecollege in 1965, Ken Randallconsiders himself one of the “FoundingFathers” of NHTI. In those days theNew Hampshire Technical Institute hadonly one academic building (Little Hall)and offered only three degree programs,all in engineering.KengraduatedfromPlymouthStateCollegein 1954,and thenentered theAir Forceto serve inthe KoreanWar.Upon hisreturnhe studied Electronic Data Processing(EDP) at North Carolina StateUniversity and Keene State College.When he started his career at NHTI, hewas the only EDP-certified teacher inNew Hampshire.Ken taught electronic dataprocessing at NHTI for 25 years,retiring in 1990. His daughter Kathywas the first “faculty child” born to theNHTI community. Ken and his wifeBonnie celebrated their 50th weddinganniversary in 2011, and 2012 marks the80th year that Ken has lived in his homein Tilton, NH.Clearly, Ken is a guy who believesin sticking with a good thing!Are you a Graduate of1986, 1987, or 1988?Class Reunion onJune 30, 2012Event Planning Underway!Please Contact:Karen (Mason) Lucius ’87Welchie39@comcast.net“We are a family that heartily endorses NHTI!”Kyle3 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2012

1968• Alumni Updates •Charles O. Philipponearned his degree in Mechanical EngineeringTechnology from NHTI. He earned a ComputerScience degree from Central Connecticut StateUniversity in 1987. Charles is employed as aconsultant with Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean,VA. Charles and his wife, Anne, live in Bowie, MD.1973M. Scott Gentleygraduated in 1973 with a degree in ElectronicData Processing from NHTI. Scott works for theState of NH as a Database Administrator.1974Leslie (Bartlett) Morrissettegraduated from NHTI with a Dental Hygienedegree. Leslie is married and has two grownchildren, Kelly and Katen. She lives in Gorham.1975Dave Clarkearned a degree in Electronic Data Processingfrom NHTI. Dave is employed by Staples andlives in Orlando, FL.1979Brian Damehas a degree in Electronic EngineeringTechnology from NHTI. Brian is employed withPan Am Railways and is a Field Engineer, C&S,in Nashua. Brian oversees maintenance andconstruction of railroad signal systems, trainingand supervising crews.1982Debra (Blanchard) Carboneis a graduate of NHTI’s Business Administrationprogram. She earned a B.A. from Franklin PierceCollege. She is the owner of Deb’s Content Shopwhere she is a Marketing Content Writer. Debrais married to Kevin, has two children, Connor andCasey, and resides in Loudon.1983Dianne Estlowearned an LPN diploma from NHTI and isemployed at the Cooper Center for IVF inMarlton, NJ. Dianne has a son Tyler, 16.1987Donald Blajdaearned an Architectural Engineering Technologydegree from NHTI. He is employed withOpechee Construction Corporation in Belmont.Donald is a Project Architect and oversees thedesign and construction of commercial projects.New Environmental Sciences DegreeProgram LaunchedResponding to an increase in employment demand, NHTI has just introducedan Associate’s Degree in Environmental Sciences. This program providesan interdisciplinary approach to studying social, ethical and ecologicalinteractions between the natural world and society.Left to right: Ecology students Aaron Smith, Erin Norton, Alen Husic andJacob Lewis Hamel visit a cedar swamp with Professor Jessana Palm.All students begin with introductory classes in biology, math, English,chemistry, economics and philosophy (ethics), which provide the basic skills andknowledge required to address environmental problems.The program will encourage partnerships with local businesses and agenciesworking in the environmental fields through class visits, guest speakers, andvolunteer and internship opportunities.The capstone course volunteer project or internship and the scientific researchpaper will encourage a sense of service and an understanding of the student’s role asa responsible and contributing member of society.“This program should be attractive to students who are committed toimproving the health of the environment, and those who wish to pursue a bachelor’sdegree in environmental or natural sciences,” says Amy Liptak, EnvironmentalSciences Department Head at NHTI. “The courses will prepare students forinternship or entry-level employment opportunities with local businesses,consulting firms, nonprofits and government agencies working in the environmentalfields.”Graduates with degrees in Environmental Sciences will enjoy an attractiveemployment market, according to the NH Economic and Labor Market InformationBureau’s 2010 Job Outlook Report. At the associate degree level, growth for jobssuch as city planning aides and economic research assistants is expected to increaseby 23.5% through 2018, while jobs for soil testers, tree wardens, and meteorologicalaides are expected to see modest or significant growth. Jobs requiring bachelor’sdegrees like biotechnologists, wildlife technicians and specimen technicians willgrow by 17.1% by 2018.Alumni continued on page 6 > >NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 20124

Stars continued from page 1Warmed up by a sampling of ethnic foods at "A Taste of InternationalConcord" plus a beer and wine tasting earlier in the evening, and someimpromptu dancing to the ever-popular Club Soda Band, a sellout crowd of over430 attended the event. A field of 12 couples, under the tutelage of local danceinstructors for several months, took to the floor competing in styles rangingfrom salsa to hip-hop to musical theatre. The music was hot, and so were thespotlights. The competition was fierce, but friendly.In the end Carolyn and her partner Eric — fourth generation owner ofEndicott Furniture in Concord, professional musician ("and, in my imaginary life,a class 5 superhero") — took home both Best Overall Performance, presented by apanel of judges, and the coveted People’s Choice Award, as voted by the audience.Winter Fling, an annual celebration of live music, food and dance, supportsthe President’s Fund for Excellence at NHTI, a newly-established fund forscholarships, technology and equipment,and other needs at the College (see below).This year’s event raised about $35,000 fromticket sales and the support of generoussponsors.“Concord Stars” Not PicturedPeter Burger and Laura TewksburyOrr & Reno / Concord JazzerciseGeorge Downing and Mary McLaughlinElektrisola / TD BankNorthConnie Roy-CzyzowskiNortheast Delta DentalNazzy and Jessica Fogg105.5 WJYY / Concord YoungProfessionals NetworkDon Bennert and Claudia WalkerMerrimack County Savings BankKen Lurvey and Allison DunnNHTI Advisory Board / DuncraftFrank Alosa and Elizabeth McCormackWKXL Radio / BrookstoneBill Twibill and Casper KranenburgConcord InsiderConnie Rosemont (Red River Theatres)and NHPR’s Jon Greenberg were judged“Most Entertaining.”Carlos Baia (City of Concord) andLarissa Ruiz Baia (ManchesterCommunity College) had the “Best HipMovement” of the evening!Marlene Hammond (Lincoln FinancialGroup) and John Winn Miller(Concord Monitor) showing off their“Best Choreography.”All photos © Scott BulgerThank You to Our Generous Sponsors!Presenting Partner - Merrimack County Savings BankPresident’s CircleBAE SystemsConcord MonitorLaconia Savings BankLincoln FinancialGroupTown & CountryReprographics, Inc.Dean’s ListDC DesignsArchitectural StudiosDuprey CompaniesFollett HigherEducation GroupHinkley, Allen &Snyder, LLPHolloway AutomotiveMilestoneEngineering &Construction, Inc.NH DistributorsNobis Engineering, Inc.Northeast DeltaDentalTaylor RentalProfessor’s ClassConcordOrthopaedicsDL CarlsonInvestment GroupHavenwood HeritageHeightsLifetime BenefitsGroupOrr & RenoFeatured RestaurantCommon ManTaste of InternationalConcord RestaurantsHouse of IndiaHermanos CocinaMexicanaMoritomo JapaneseSteak HouseRemi’s PlaceWashington Street Café5 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2012

Alumni continued from page 41991Scot Newburyearned a Computer Engineering Technologydegree from NHTI. He is employed with MotorolaMobility in Lowell, MA, and is a Senior TrainingConsultant / Project Manager. Scot is married toDarlene and they have three children, Victoria,Alexander and Christopher.1992Rodney Dunngraduated from NHTI’s Paramedic EmergencyMedicine program and is currently seekinglicensure in Massachusetts. He lives in Merrimack.Priscilla Signorelliwas a traveling MRI technologist for the past 11years, doing mobile MRI and general radiologyprior to her recent retirement. In June, Priscillabecame a grandmother for the first time. Shelives in Saint Joe Beach, FL.1994Lynn (Ladd) Mulcahyearned a degree in Nursing at NHTI. She hasrelocated from Arizona to California and isexploring new opportunities.1997David Luntgraduated from the MET/MFT program at NHTI.He has retired from 36 years of active duty withthe US Coast Guard, and is a Senior EngineeringConsultant with the McHenry Management Groupin Chesapeake, VA.Jessica (Lessard) McPhersonearned a degree in Travel and Tourism and livesin Litchfield.1999Jennifer Coddinggraduated with a certificate in Paralegal Studies andhas been admitted to the bar in NH and Florida.She is employed at Jonathan James Damonte,Chartered, in Largo, FL, where she practices in theareas of transactional real estate and real estatelitigation. Jennifer lives in St. Petersburg, FL.2000Shawn Haggartearned a Paramedic Emergency Medicine degree.He is employed is a Firefighter/Paramedic with theTown of Derry, where he also lives.Nicole Huntressearned an Associate Degree in ElementaryEducation from NHTI. Nicole works at HolyRosary Credit Union and was named employeeof the quarter based on her commitment, attitude,attendance, and volunteer work within the creditunion and the communities it serves. Nicoleresides in Farmington with her husband Rob.NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 20122003Steffanie Damboiseearned a degree in Radiologic Technology fromNHTI. She is employed at Southern NH MedicalCenter, Nashua, as a Radiologic Technologist,and is pursuing her Bachelor’s in HealthAdministration from St. Joseph’s College ofMaine. Steffanie lives in Manchester.2007Jeremy Raittgraduated from NHTI with a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree.Jeremy is employed by Entergy Vermont Yankeeand is an Engineering Discipline Scheduler.Jeremy recently married Maria Monsalve.2008Alane Bigelowearned a degree in General Studies fromNHTI. She is employed by Carroll CountyHealthcare and Home Care Services, in NorthConway. Alane provides light housekeepingand companionship to elderly, chronically ill, anddisabled individuals in their homes.Courtney Clarkearned an associate’s degree in Education.Courtney had lived in Los Angles and nowresides in New York City. She is engaged to bemarried to her high school sweetheart in July, andhas a great job in customer service.2010Tyler Daglegraduated with an degree in BusinessAdministration from NHTI and is living inManchester.2011Amy Bragdonearned a Nursing degree from NHTI. She isemployed at Riverview Psychiatric Center inAugusta, ME, as a Psychiatric Nurse. Amy livesin Portland, ME.Julia (Cuddy) Learygraduated with a certificate in OrthopaedicTechnology from NHTI. Julia is employed byBeacon Occupational Health in Portland, ME.She lives in Scarborough, ME.• Engagements •Demers ’11– SizemoreKatie Demers and Timothy Sizemore areengaged. Katie earned an degree in DentalHygiene at NHTI. Timothy is a refrigerationinstallation technician for Hussan Corporation.An October 2012 wedding is planned.Dross – WheelerJill Dross is engaged to Shawn Wheeler. Jillgraduated from Pinkerton Academy, and attendedNHTI and UNH. She is a nurse at PortsmouthRegional Hospital, and is pursuing her Master’sin health administration at Franklin PierceUniversity. Shawn graduated from CanaanMemorial High School in VT and Lakes RegionCommunity College. He is attending the NewEngland EMS Institute and is a firefighter inPortsmouth. A July 2012 wedding is planned.Lamontagne ’08 – BlanchartAubrey Lamontagne and Corey Blanchart haveannounced their engagement. Aubrey attendedContinental Academie for Cosmetology andearned a certificate in Hotel Administration andEvent/Conference Management at NHTI. Coreyattended Hesser College for Massage Therapy.Both Aubrey and Corey currently work forRumford Stone. A September 2012 is planned.Pearson – DesmaraisAndrea Pearson and Justin Desmarais areengaged. Andrea studied small business at NHTI,and Justin studied at Bunker Hill CommunityCollege. A July 2012 wedding is planned.Rousseau – WholeyAshley Rousseau and Thomas Wholey haveannounced their engagement. Thomas graduatedfrom NHTI and is a firefighter with Nashua FireRescue. A June 2012 wedding is planned.Roy – VinnacombeTessa Roy and Andrew Vinnacombe haveannounced their engagement. Tessa graduatedfrom Bedford High School and attended NHTI.She is a family services direct support staffmember with Moore Center Services Inc. inManchester. Andrew owns A & A Gourmet BeefCo. An August 2013 wedding is planned.Sparks – WilliamsonKaleigh Sparks and Ryan Williamson haveannounced their engagement. Ryan graduatedfrom Manchester West High School and attendedUNH Manchester and NHTI. He is employed byInSight Direct Inc. The couple live in Frisco,TX.A March 2012 wedding has been planned.Tepper – EmersonMegan Tepper and Michael Emerson areengaged. Megan is employed by Granite StatePhysical Therapy in Concord. Michael graduatedfrom Ann Arbor High School and is enrolled atNHTI. He works for the State of NH. An Augustwedding is planned.• Weddings •Bragdon ’09 – PrestiKatherine Bragdon and Matthew Presti weremarried in May at the Cruiseport in Gloucester,MA. Katherine graduated from PembrokeAcademy and NHTI with degrees in GeneralStudies and Dental Assisting. She is a frontoffice and marketing coordinator with AestheticDesigns of Cherry Creek, Denver. Matthew is aphysician recruiter with Medicus in Denver. Theymake their home in Denver, CO.6

Dennis – Brown ’08Rachel Dennis and Benjamin Brown weremarried in July. Rachel earned a bachelor’sdegree in studio art from the University of NH in2011. Benjamin earned an degree in CriminalJustice at NHTI in 2008. The couple took a trip toJamaica, and live in Concord.Harris – SchoolsLaura Harris and Andrew Schools weremarried in May. Laura is attending NHTI in theaccounting program and is an independent MaryKay beauty consultant. Andrew is a softwaredeveloper at Small Business Computers of NewEngland. The couple resides in Concord.Maranda ’08 - MavrogeorgeMelissa graduated from NHTI and is a radiologictechnologist with Exeter Hospital and ParklandMedical Center in Derry. Matthew is an assistantattorney general in NH. Melissa and Matthewreside in Manchester.Messineo ’08 – OrtizJulianne Messineo and Hernan Ortiz weremarried in October. Julianne is from Concord,graduated from NHTI with a degree in education,and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in behavioralscience from Granite State College. She is adirect support provider. Hernan graduated fromFlorida International University and is a full timeMathematical Statistician for the USDA. Thecouple lives in Concord.Newell – ShawConcord High graduates Lisa Newell and KevinShaw were married in September. Lisa attendedNHTI. The couple lives in Penacook.Shilo Lavenskie – Stoney ’07Shilo married William in August 2010 and spent10 days in the Caymen Islands. She is recentlyemployed at Concord Hospital. Her daughterhas been accepted to Saint Anselm College, andis following in her footsteps, majoring in nursing.Her son Evan, with whom she was pregnant whileattending NHTI, has completed kindergarten.• In Memory •Pasquale (Pat) Alosaof Concord, died suddenly at age 31. Patattended NHTI for business. He was a hardworking real estate entrepreneur and lovedsinging, playing and writing music. Pat was agiving, loving and kind family man, who loved themountains, riding his motorcycle, 4-wheeler anddirt bike, and playing sports.Heidi E. Aubinof Center Ossipee passed away at age 39 aftera courageous, 14-year battle with a rare form ofcancer. Heidi was born in Rochester, grew up inCenter Ossipee, and attended local schools. Sheattended NHTI to become a dental hygienist andworked for the Interlakes Family Dental Center inMoultonborough for the past 17 years. She wasa lover of life, family, and her friends.Kevin T. Castelotpassed of a sudden illness at the age of 22.Kevin attended NHTI, then joined the NH ArmyNational Guard and was promoted to the rank ofPrivate First Class for the 237th Military Police.He loved adventure and was planning a trip toIreland with close friends. Kevin was an avidsports fan, and loved snowboarding, waterskiingand following the Bruins.Glenn Couch55, of Concord passed after a period of failinghealth. Glenn was a graduate of John Jay HighSchool in San Antonio, TX, and attended NHTI’sNursing Assistant Program. He was employedby Blake’s Turkey Farm in Concord. Glenn lovedfishing and spending time with his family. He wasa member of the Concord Lodge of Elks.Tracie (Nadeau) Fellows ’03earned a degree in business from NHTI and wasan office manager for NHSAA in Concord. Traciemade her home on Oak Island in North Carolinaand was lucky to have worked with her husbandfor four years.Paul Frontierolost his life while trying to protect his neighbors.He was 27 years old. He grew up in Londonderryand graduated from Londonderry High School in2003. Paul played football, lacrosse and baseball.He attended NHTI and worked as an EMT forEasCare Ambulance Service of Dorchester, MA.Dennis Kirwan ’8746, was born in New Hampshire and was aveteran of Desert Storm. Dennis graduatedfrom NHTI and was a city planner for the Cityof Clifton, NJ and Township of Bogota, NJ.He moved to West Milford in 1995, and wasworking as a project manager for IntegratedLand Concepts Inc. He spent 10 years in the NHNational Guard, 5 years in the NJ National Guard,and was honorably discharged in 1999. He isremembered as a husband, father and dedicatedservant to the Township of West Milford.Patricia A. (Corriveau) Marceau ’9368, passed away in July after a long battlewith cancer. Patricia received her Associate’sDegree in Nursing from NHTI in 1993. As thefirst director of Senior Services of CommunityHealth & Hospice, she was instrumental in thecreation of Service Link, Senior Wellness Fairs,and Senior Wellness Clinics throughout the area.Patricia loved spending time with her family,especially at the lake. She loved the ocean,traveling, gardening and knitting.Nancy M. Maker71, passed away at her home in Allenstown.Nancy was a lifelong resident of the Pembroke-Allenstown area and a communicant of St. Johnthe Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement,Mrs. Maker had been employed by NHTI in thebusiness office. In her free time she enjoyedreading, doing crossword puzzles and cooking.Charles W. Marstonattended NHTI, working towards a degree inaddiction counseling, and was president of theChristian Club. A Police Explorer since the ageof 13, Charlie also served with the NewburyVolunteer Fire Department. He was on the Councilof Community Bridges, was a member of TrinityBible Church in Sutton, and a Master Mason.Helen (Maksymink) Norton ’83passed away at age 60 after a short battlewith cancer. Helen graduated from NHTI’s RNprogram in 1983, and worked as an OperatingRoom Technician for Concord Otolaryngology.Helen loved the outdoors. She climbed 45 ofNew Hampshire’s 4,000 footers and backpackedto all of the AMC huts. She became a mastergardener in 1994. Helen was an excellent cook,seamstress, quilter and craftsperson.Stephen Edward Rice ’7463, of Concord, died after a long illness. Stephenearned a degree in Computer Science at NHTIand worked as an IT specialist for Blue CrossBlue Shield. He played football and baseball asa youth, and later coached Concord NortheastLittle League teams. He was a longtime memberof the Concord Rugby Football Club, and laterConcord Old Boys, competing in matches aroundNew England and overseas. Stephen reveledin sharing good times with family and friends,especially at his annual Halloween bonfire.Charles F. Rogersa lifelong resident of Pembroke, passed away inNovember at age 66. Charlie attended NHTI andthe Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences,and worked as a graphic artist for the ConcordMonitor for 27 years. Charlie was a US ArmyReservist with the 368th Engineering Battalion.He was a member of the First Congregationalchurch of Pembroke and was part of the PierceBrigade. He also loved Broadway shows,traveling, and spending time at his beach housein York Beach and his winter home in Florida.Maura A. Sargent ’92died in August at age 54. Maura was born inQueens, NY, and was raised and educated inStow, MA. Maura graduated from NHTI with adegree in Nursing, and worked as a registerednurse at Concord Hospital. She was a residentof Boscawen and enjoyed scrapbooking,photography, gardening and being with her familyand friends. Maura belonged to the CatholicDaughters, was a Eucharist Minister and an activemember of the Immaculate Conception Parish.Clara “Claire” Maria Voyk ’75of Nashua died at age 75. Clara was born KlaraMaria Szakaly in 1936 in Gyor, Hungary. Claraescaped from what was then communist Hungaryin 1956 by hiking through minefields to Austria.She emigrated to Sweden before moving tothe US. Clara married in 1959 and became aUS citizen in 1965. She graduated from NHTIwith an Associates Degree in Nursing in 1975,and received her Bachelor’s Degree from UNH.Clara’s hobbies included cooking, skiing, tennis,hiking, sewing, trips to the beach, listening tomusic and drives in the countryside.7 NHTI Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2012

CMYK OF PMS 2022012 SpringComedy Show!The NHTI CampusActivity Board presents:Office of Alumni Affairs31 College DriveConcord, NH 03301-7412ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDNON PROFIT ORGU.S. PostagePAIDPermit #1Manchester, NHwith special guestMelissa VillasenorFriday April 27thWellness Center Gym7:30 pmTickets are only $10 forStudents & Alumni($20 general public).Go to nhti.edu.Come Out forthe NHTI/DeltaDental 5KNHTI will be hosting the 8thAnnual NHTI/Delta Dental 5KRoad Race on Friday April 20at 6 pm. The race will featurea barbecue (free for runners),music, a children’s fun run, anon-line auction, and an awardsceremony. The three fastest maleand female NHTI graduates willbe recognized. The race benefitsthe Jen Kemp Scholarshipfund. Contact Perry Seagroves(pseagroves@ccsnh.edu) for moredetails, or go to nhti.edu/5k.Signs of the TimesHow do you get there from here? Just follow the signs . . . .Campus visitors are now greeted by an electronic sign, which announces events andactivities, important dates and deadlines, and other College announcements. The sign wasinstalled in September thanks to a generous gift of $35,000 from the Student Senate, and hasproven very popular among student clubs and other organizations in promoting their events,from a Red Cross Blood Drive and charity Wheelchair Basketball game, to a Transfer Fair andupcoming class registration deadlines. NHTI has also installed new “wayfinding” signs onstreets and walkways to help students and visitors orient themselves on campus. There are alsotwo “you are here” kiosks located at the campus entrances to help newcomers figure out the bestway to get where they’re going.See? You can get there from here!Left: “Way finding” signs onstreets and walkways helpstudents and visitors find theirdestination, and gold letteringadorns the main buildings oncampus. Below: Student Senatorsham it up by the new electronicsign at the NHTI entrance.Z3803/12