Alumni Class Notes

1978

Wilson (Gary) Converse ’78 sent us this note: “I have been freelance video editing since December 2013, when DJM Films closed in NYC. Life is good! Having traveled much of the world back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I am now living in New Canaan, Conn. I have worked on all kinds of videos, from great music videos to documentaries, commercials, and tons of web content. Gotta get back to a reunion soon!”

1983

Sam Pelham ’83 sent these photos (to the right) in honor of his class’s 40th reunion this past June.

Former and current Challenge Cup winners (Classes ’82 and ’83) press upon the Class of ’84 to keep the tradition of ’80s champions alive for next year’s 40th Reunion. (L-R: Fred Williams ’82, Sam Pelham ’83, and Joe Williams ’84)

1983 (40th Reunion)

Breakfast of Champions!

Vickie Coleman ’83 wasn’t able to attend the 40th Reunion, so the cup came to her in Orange, Calif.

In celebration of the win, The Challenge Cup ascended Mount Monadnock with “the” Class of 1983 flag.

1985

Naomi Schatz ’85 is living in Washington, D.C. She says, “I’m fortunate to see ’85 classmates KC Gagné, Pam Goodell, and Tom McCuin. Looking forward to seeing a couple more classmates over Labor Day weekend up in New Hampshire. Bonus: Safari trip to Africa finally checked off the bucket list!”

1986

Erik Baker ’86 tells us, “I retired from the Maine State Police as a lieutenant after 26 1/2 years in February of 2022. I am now employed as chief of police for the Sabattus Police Department in Maine. I enjoy working in a small community where everyone knows each other!

Over the last year I have met up with Neil Menard ’85, Robert Hargraves and Steve Janes, both ’86.”

Tracie Payne-Ferreira ’86 is the chairwoman of the UMass Dartmouth Bioengineering Department. She was recently awarded a $1.49 million NSF grant to support students seeking an accelerated master’s degree, which provides $10,000 scholarships annually.

1988

Suzanne (Schiller) Loonie ’88 sent us this note: “After four years as the parent relations manager at a smallindependent school, I left my full-time office job to follow my dream of becoming a fashion influencer, creator, and blogger on social media platforms. I celebrated my one-year anniversary of my new business A Tall Drink of Style in March 2023 with many exciting accomplishments and many more to look forward to. You are never too old to follow your dreams!”