Golden Roses Class of 1970 Memory Book
Bertha “Bert” Alburqueque Merriman Contact Information Home Address: #7 Grounds Place, Albany, NY 12205 Email address: hmerriman@nycap.rr.com Phone 518- 489 4679
Family Information Spouse: Harry J . Merriman Sr. Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 3
Relatives that attended Saint Rose:
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Clinical Data Analyst III at St Peter's Hospital
Retired: Yes
Hobbies and Activities: Reading ( mostly medical thrillers) , swimming, walking, gardening and family gatherings Travel: Peru, Ecuador , Canada
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: B.A. Sociology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities:
Favorite Class: Criminal Justice
Favorite Professor: Sister Clara Mc Laughlin Memorable Classmate: Linda L. , Nancy M., Best Saint Rose Memory: Life in houses on Campus , Senior year living at St. Rose of Lima Hall , family style dinners , working at the Library and Mixers Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Being from South America and experiencing my first snowfall at 2:00 am with the "help" of my friends from the dorm.
Golden Roses Reflections I am so thankful for the guidance and opportunities that St. Rose provided during my time on Campus. Being someone from another country (Peru) and having limited English, made the first year
a very challenging and overwhelming experience . Having the ability to connect and interact with other students and professors , of all backgrounds , prepared me for the challenges after graduation both professionally and personally . My time at St. Rose was enriching and fulfilling and will never be forgotten.
Judith “Judy” Andreae Steinmetz Contact Information Home Address: 46 Chan Hopson Rd, Wells, VT. O5774 Email address: jasteinmetz71@yahoo.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
802-645-9181
518-567-6838
Family Information Spouse: William Richard Steinmetz Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 7
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters, Education College/University: SUNY at Albany
Graduation Year: 1971
Occupation/Title: Teacher of middle and secondary Math at American Community School Retired: No Community Involvement: Wife and minister with my husband of Granville Assembly of God, Granville, New York Hobbies and Activities: Leading Women’s ministry and bible studies Travel: UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Canary Islands, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, Israel, Fiji, Australia, Hong Kong, number of Mediterranean Islands
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Small parts in a couple of plays Favorite Class: Theology Favorite Professor: Diane DiPasquale
Memorable Classmate: Tania Gallo, Teresa Pisani Best Saint Rose Memory: Being up close to enjoy Pete Seeger concert in a St. Rose hall. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Being in art class as an elective and finding out I was awful at every project except one-doing a self portrait by looking at myself in a mirror, putting my pencil down and not lifting it off the paper till portrait was complete (without looking down at the paper).
Golden Roses Reflections St. Rose gave me an opportunity to mature in a safe environment with encouragement from professors, classmates and intellectual stimulation. This foundation led to a wonderful marriage to an RPI graduate who also shared my faith in God. This led to the birth of our two girls, 17 months apart. I had the opportunity to teach Math in West Chester, PA for almost five years and in England where we lived for 18 years. Through Bill’s management consulting work in mass transport we had the privilege to visit many places in the world. We also continued to grow in the Lord and spent ten years helping orphans in .Romania, running micro-enterprise courses and lending money to start new businesses. We also worked with Romanian Baptist and Pentecostal churches. This led to encouraging four start up Assembly of God churches. This also led to Bill, my husband becoming an Assembly of God minister and later after my mom’s passing, I also became a licensed Assembly of God minister. We presently pastor an Assembly of God church in Granville, New York. We love being with our seven grandchildren and living in Vermont on Lake St. Catherine. We continue to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading and trust Him with whatever the future holds.
Lois Antonio Maruska Contact Information Home Address: 29A Fairway Drive Mechanicville, N.Y. 12118 Email address: lmaruska@aol.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
518-664-8307
518-522-2546
Family Information Partner: Robert Curto Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 3
Life Since Graduation Retired: Yes Hobbies and Activities: Golf, traveling Travel: Hawaii, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Germany
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Economics & Business Education Favorite Class: Business Education Favorite Professor: Mrs. Irene McDermott Memorable Classmate: Adelaide Constantino, Penny Donally, Helen Curtin Best Saint Rose Memory: My best memory is dancing in the musical shows Wizard of Oz and PeterPan.
Golden Roses Reflections I enjoyed my time at St Rose and have often wished I could go back and do it all over again.
Mary Ann Antonioli Bart Contact Information Home Address: 3 Littlefield Rd Chichester West Sussex PO19 7AE Email address: maryannbart@hotmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
01243 789004
07799548891
Family Information Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 7
Life Since Graduation College/University: Chichester College; Northbrook College
Graduation Year: 1998; 2011
Occupation/Title: Lecturer in Business Information Technology; Integrative Counsellor Retired: Yes Community Involvement: Pastoral Work for a Church; Counselling Travel: Australia, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Spain, France
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Language Society Favorite Class: Dr Williams' Philosophy Class; Dr Smith's English Class Favorite Professor: Dr Yolanda Ortal Memorable Classmate: Geraldine Fitzgerald, Kathleen Valachovic
Elizabeth “Bess” Arden Contact Information Home Address: 20 Wilan Lane Albany N.Y. 12203 Home Telephone Cell Phone
518-869-0917
518-860-0772
Family Information Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS; Certification College/University: CSR; Dominican College
Graduation Year: 1993; 1996
Occupation/Title: Teacher of French; Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Guilderland Food Pantry; Disabled Skier Program Instructor; Parish Volunteer Work Hobbies and Activities: Hiking/Walking; Music; Gardening; Cookbooks/Cooking; Reading; Traveling Travel: Alaska, Africa; Morocco to come September ’21; Cape Cod
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Secondary Ed. French Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Literacy Journal – Editor & Staff Favorite Class: All my language classes; Linguistics Favorite Professor: Fr. Willy Memorable Classmate: Donna Rowley, Judy, Janet Best Saint Rose Memory: Working on the literacy journal with staff members & faculty = the creativity, sensitivity & excellent results. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Not so funny, perhaps, but memorable – rainbow hued skies of roast beef!
Golden Roses Reflections Tid Bits: Joe’s Deli & the “Rosebud” sandwich – Sunday nights Freely & safely walking to downtown/Pearl St shops Mike’s dog cabin, Yezzis, Ralph’s, the “WT” Sundays in Washington Park Sneaking into Rose of Lima Hall after curfew through the loading dock door perched open in a matchbook!! St Joseph’s Chapel Masses Frat parties with guys from RPI, SUNY
Rita Bailey Crotty Contact Information Home Address: 21 Stuyvesant Oval, #MB, New York, NY 10009 Seasonal Address: 6 Meadow Lane, New Milford, CT 06776 Seasonal Residence Dates: June - September Email address: rbc18@hotmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
212-529-5069
646-206-5869
Family Information Spouse: Robert E. Crotty Number of Children: 4
Grandchildren: 4
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Executive Director, Women's Forum of New York
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: After graduation, I taught elementary school for two years in upstate New York, married and moved to the Big Apple, where my husband and I raised four children – in the middle of Manhattan! I was fortunate to be able to stay home with my family and volunteer in New York’s political, medical, and legal communities, specifically with the League of Women’s Voters, the Auxiliary of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, the Legal Aid Society of New York, the Foundation for Complex Orthopedic Surgery, and as the Director of Fundraising for a state-wide political campaign. After my children were grown, I parlayed my volunteer experience into a full-time job as the Executive Director of the Women’s Forum of New York, an invitation-only organization of more than 500 women representing the highest levels of achievement across all professional sectors and spheres of influence in New York City. Now retired from these endeavors, I am honored to devote my volunteer time as a Trustee of The College of Saint Rose. Hobbies and Activities: I spend a great deal of time serving on the Board of the Candlewood Lake Club in Connecticut. Travel: Soon after we dropped our youngest off in college, we flew to China, which was a life-long dream. One of the perks of being the E.D. of the Women’s Forum of New York was that my job description included representing the New York Forum at the International Women’s Forum Conferences each year. So, I was fortunate to travel all over South America, Asia, Europe and Africa – and my husband would usually join me after the conference to make a vacation out of it - our favorites being Morocco, Buenos Aires, Berlin, South Africa, Israel and Petra in Jordan.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education/ Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: I served as Cultural Affairs Chair of the Student Government and besides organizing speakers, concerts, etc., I oversaw the ART BARN – remember the big barn in the middle of campus that we turned into an Art Studio and Gallery. Together with Mary Koisch and other volunteers, we painted and decorated that old barn and produced several student art shows – way before the Picotte Center or our beautiful Massry Center. Favorite Class: Senior Year – The Exceptional Child – professor took us all over the state to visit schools for children with disabilities. This had a profound impact on my life and career. Favorite Professor: Sr. Jeanne Pierre who taught us how to write and how to speak in public. Doris Grumbach who taught us to be independent thinkers. Memorable Classmate: Jane D’Arcy, Anne Barry, Penny Donally, Jane Beecher, Ellen Giovanetti, Patti MacCubbin, Mary Koisch, Ann Shaw, Valerie Civiok, Jo-Anne Mayo and our Junior Sisters – Gail Deegan and Collie Gargiulo. Best Saint Rose Memory: Our Freshman Tea with Hats and White Gloves, PJs under our Academic Attire at Wednesday morning masses, dressing for served dinners each night, bridge in the Camelot Room and the Smoker, signing out to go horseback riding (when I was deadly afraid of horses) or bowling – only so we could wear pants off campus, having to get a letter from my parents allowing me to go to my boyfriend’s college weekend out of town. And who can forget Sex at Six? Those were the days! Funniest Saint Rose Memory: After a night of celebrating the end of our Senior Year Student Teaching, a group of us were driving home and were involved in an accident. I remember opening my eyes in the hospital and seeing Sr. Margaret Keeshan and Sr. Joan Geannelis leaning over my Emergency Room bed. I thought I had died and gone to Heaven – or worse…… Luckily, we all recovered!
Golden Roses Reflections The College of Saint Rose made us independent thinkers, taught us to believe we could do anything and groomed us as leaders. Our class, the Class of 1970, was the Class that drove Saint Rose into the second half of their first century. We were the class that changed so much on campus. Not only were we the last class to graduate all women and the last to have a Sister of Saint Joseph as our President, but we were also the class to question so many rules that had been around for the first 50 years. The Class of 1970 had a major hand in transforming much on campus during a turbulent time in our nation’s history - the Vietnam War, political assassinations, and the tragedy of Kent State, just days before our graduation. But these challenges made us formidable, self-sufficient women – and we have continued in that role today by sponsoring PROJECT 70 – an initiative to open doors for Saint Rose students by facilitating internships around the world. Saint Rose taught us to succeed – and to give back.
Anne Barry Delehanty Contact Information Home Address: 3009 White Cloud Circle Apex, NC 27502 Home Telephone Cell Phone
919-372-5355
703-944-5823
Family Information Spouse: David A. Delehanty, Sr. Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters/Special Education College/University: College of Saint Rose
Graduation Year: 1990
Occupation/Title: Special Education Teacher Falls Church City Public Schools, VA
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Nominated for Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year - 2013 Community Involvement: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church: Eucharistic Minister, Religious Education Staff, After School Care Staff, Member: Encore Singers Performing at Local Retirement Communities. Hobbies and Activities: Gardening, Quilting, Singing at Retirement communities, Attending Grandchildren’s Sporting Events Travel: Ireland, Norway, England, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Rome, Florence and Venice, Italy, San Fransisco, Nova Scotia, Canadian Rockies (Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary)
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: BS Elementary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Worked in Registrar’s Office, Albany Veteran’s Hospital, Mass Assistance Favorite Class: History Favorite Professor: Mr. Cronin
Memorable Classmates: Ann Shaw, Rita Bailey, Jane D’Arcy, Ann O’Sullivan, Diane Gardner, Mary Ann Taylor, Jo-Anne Mayo, Pat Flynn, Joan Doyle, Kathy McTague Best Saint Rose Memory: Getting engaged in the Camelot Room – Soon to be married for 50 years. Dave and I met at a Siena/St. Rose Mixer in 1968 Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Freshman Year
Golden Roses Reflections My four years at St. Rose preparing for an elementary teaching career were very special to me. It was the perfect setting for me as the oldest of the five girls in my family. Living in West and Immaculata Hall and the fourth floor of Lima Hall gave me cherished memories and dear friends. Back in the “phone in the hall” days we were always knocking on doors and sharing family conversations. Favorite memories were our nightly dinners, especially singing grace, our class masses and musical performances, and the close friendships we developed across picnic tables and walking to and from classes. Meeting my “Prince Charming” as St. Rose/Siena Sociology Professor Plager always referred to my future husband, was also a highlight of my time at St. Rose. St. Rose was the perfect setting for career preparation, friendship and love.
JoAnn Bisogno Contact Information Home Address: 33 Hamlet Ct. Apt. 102, Slingerlands, NY 12159 Email address: joannbisogno@mac.com Cell Phone
518-482-1322
Family Information Spouse: Chris Savastio Number of Children: 3 stepsons
Grandchildren: 3
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: M.S.W. Social Work Management College/University: University at Albany
Graduation Year: 1979
Occupation/Title: Child Welfare Specialist & Manager, NYS Office of Children & Family Services Retired: Yes Community Involvement: Numerous human service volunteer activities and board involvement, especially mentoring and teaching English to refugees and advocating for them at local, state & federal levels; Dance Flurry Festival Hobbies and Activities: Human service volunteering, movies, reading, cooking Travel: China, Turkey, Panama and lived with local families
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Sociology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Debate, Big Brother-Big Sisters Favorite Class: Social work classes Memorable Classmate: Housemates at St. Anne's & Lourdes Halls; made lifelong friends Best Saint Rose Memory: Good times with friends in on-campus housing & Camelot Room
Evelyn Boulais Dow Contact Information Home Address: 113 Coleman Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559 Email address: evelyndow5@gmail.com Home Telephone
585-352-1633
Family Information Spouse: Philip H. Dow Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Editor, Westside News Inc Hobbies and Activities: Gardening
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English Memorable Classmate: Janice Darrow Klemme, Deanna Holden Lammes
Retired: Yes
Christine “Chrissy” Brown/Whitcher Young Contact Information Home Address: 315 Garfield Road, East Nassau, NY 12062 Email address: nsyoung@aol.com Cell Phone
518-441-3950
Family Information Spouse: Widowed Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 5
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Teacher later antique dealer ANTIEK, LLC Hobbies and Activities: Walking, Volunteer food distribution Travel: Europe Mexico Canada Caribbean Croatia
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: BS IN ED Best Saint Rose Memory: I was the first married student!
Retired: Yes
Mary Christensen Carroll Contact Information Home Address: 88 Arborridge Drive Forked River, NJ 08731 Email address: kmcarroll@msn.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
609-488-1135
732-213-7923
Family Information Spouse: Kevin Carroll Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 5
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Sheila Christensen 1969, Sister Karen Christensen McTigue 1965, Sister
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry College/University: Caldwell College
Graduation Year: 2000
Occupation/Title: Pastoral Associate/Director of Children’s Faith Formation, St Matthew & Immaculate Conception Parishes Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society Community Involvement: St. Vincent de Paul Society, Samaritans Hobbies and Activities: Walking, Reading, Cycling Travel: Ireland, Italy, Holyland, Australia, Hawaii
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: History/Political Science
Ellen Casey Gorke Contact Information Home Address: 206 High Tor Drive, Watchung, NJ, 07069 Email address: ellengorke@gmail.com Cell Phone
908-803-5993
Family Information Spouse: Thomas P Gorke Sr. Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 5
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Helen Frank Casey, Class of 1933, Mother
Life Since Graduation Retired: Yes Community Involvement: Many activities at schools, high schools, churches. Co - chaired art auctions. Library etc. Hobbies and Activities: Cooking, babysitting, Broadway shows, tasting tours in NYC, museums., soccer games, walking, reading. Travel: Ireland, England,Greece, France, Italy, South Africa, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mexico,
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Wrote articles occasionally for Inkscape. Volunteered work in mail room. Favorite Class: Mark Twain Favorite Professor: Sr. Katherine Hanley, Doris Grumbach, Fr. Romano Memorable Classmate: Many! Patty Havern, Kathy Kraham, Sheila Dupree, Kathy Sullivan, Barbara Dwyer, Patty Prior, Marie Reid Best Saint Rose Memory: Mixing and having fun with everyone! Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Dinner at Dr. Swaminathan’s home with my mother!
Golden Roses Reflections Lasting memories too long to mention but in my heart forever.
Margaret “Meg” Clarke Todisico Contact Information Home Address: P.O. Box 668 Valatie New York 12184 Email address: megtodisco@gmail.com Home Telephone
518-758-1295
Family Information Number of Children: 1
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: CBS News. United Way of Dutchess County, Rhinebeck Central School District Retired: Yes Community Involvement: Member, Valatie Planning Board; Member, Valatie Free Library Board Hobbies and Activities: Knitting, sewing Travel: Victoria Falls; Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagoya; Loch Ness, Glasgow, Battlefield of Culloden; Dublin, Coole Park, Galway; Quebec Winter Carnival
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Debate (freshman year), Newspaper, Yearbook, Organization of Moderates Favorite Class: Film (Sr. Jeanne Pierre) Favorite Professor: Sr. Jeanne Pierre & Prof. McGrath Memorable Classmate: Ann Walsh, Jane Carlson, Mary Duffy, Kathy Walsh Funniest Saint Rose Memory: One night, crouched behind the front desk at Rose of Lima Hall, I waited in the dorm lobby for out-after-curfew friends to return to the dorm & let them in. They signaled, I stood up, then stopped, hearing Sr. Joan Geannelis (in her best John Wayne imitation) say: “Well waddaya waiting for. You’re supposed to open the door now, right?”
Adelaid “Addie” Constantino Thompson Contact Information Home Address: PO Box 44 Quaker Street, NY 12141 Cell Phone
518-894-3289
Family Information Spouse: Bob Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 6
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Deanna DiFabbio Capovani, Cousin Bona Constantino, Sister
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: M.S./ Business Ed. College/University: SUNY at Albany
Graduation Year: 1974
Occupation/Title: HS Teacher at Mohonasen
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Certificate of Appreciation (Clever Pinspotters Bowling League (for disabled individuals); Plaque Recognition for Service to the United Methodist Church of Delanson Community Involvement: Trustee (and recording secretary) and co-treasurer of the United Methodist Church of Delanson Hobbies and Activities: Anything to do with flowers. Travel: Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore MD, Marietta GA and Norway
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Business Ed. Favorite Professor: Irene McDermott Memorable Classmate: Penny and Lois, etc. Best Saint Rose Memory: Mingling with friends
Funniest Saint Rose Memory: studying for Mr. Hahn’s quizzes (list upon list), and rushing to class for them.
Golden Roses Reflections I recall the Vietnam War discussions with the CSR student body by Father Steuer including his report of what was planned at RPI. I also recall the black arm bands which were worn by some at the graduation. One couldn’t help but feel the era was unusual and unsettling.
Jane D’Arcy Fox Contact Information Home Address: 233 Lake Ave Apr 211 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866 Email address: janefox412@gmail.com Home Telephone
607-588-9448
Family Information Spouse: Peter Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS in Education College/University: State university of NY at Oneonta Occupation/Title: Teacher at Gilboa Conesville Central
Retired: Yes
Travel: We lived and worked in the UK after retiring from teaching. We provided Critical Skills Program training to teachers in Scotland, England, Wales and the Channel Islands
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: National Students Assoc.
Kathryn “Kathy” DeRosie Sanders Contact Information Home Address: 6834 SE Raintree Ave, Stuart, Fl 34997 Seasonal Address: 166 Hamlet Circle Murphy, NC 28906 Seasonal Residence Dates: June 1-Nov. 1 Email address: sanderok@bellsouth.net Cell Phone
772-284-0401
Family Information Partner: Tom Britton Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Carol Romeo Spanburg, Joan Cappione
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters Degree Social Studies Education College/University: Buffalo State
Graduation Year: 1976
Occupation/Title: Education High School Social Studies; Track and Bowling Coach at Santaluces HS Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Gifted and Talented Certification, Florida Master Teacher Award 1985-87,English Speaking Union Award Summer at University of London and Oxford University 1992, Advanced Placement US History Reader (13 years) Florida Girls Bowling Coach of the Year 2009/2012 Community Involvement: Red Cross Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, United Way Volunteer Hobbies and Activities: Stuart Shuffleboard Team, Yoga, biking, Painting, Sewing and crafts; gardening, Read, read, read.... Travel: Australian and New Zealand, England, France, the Netherlands. Much of the US ....the National Parks and great cities along the way. Eastern Canada, New England and the states south to Florida; Caribbean Islands...including Jamaica, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Social Studies Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Chorus, Newspaper, NY State Legislature aide, tutoring at the boys school across the street... Favorite Class: Botany, and then all the history and geography or Area Studies classes Favorite Professor: Sr. Patricia Griffin Memorable Classmate: Mary Ellen Lachut; Freshman year roommate 1/3, Kathleen Shannon; Sophomore year roommate, Kathleen Sullivan, Junior and Senior year roommate; along with Mimi Reid and Mary O'Brian, M Pafundi, Rose Longo, Valerie Civiak, Sheila Dupree, Alice Dyer......and so many more! Best Saint Rose Memory: Late night outings and gatherings with 'the girls' with lots of laughs, plans, and sharing of thoughts (some deep) and future plans. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: the many stories and encounters with the neighborhood 'Nudie Rudee" ....looking out the window to see pants dropped and naked legs and other parts...before he was chased away by a few of the girls...
Golden Roses Reflections When I remember the timid girl who arrived from Massena, NY to DeSales Hall and 3 roommates, I'm so thankful for my years at St. Rose. Here were my first steps and experiences, away from family, with new friends and acquaintances, growing up and moving on with life and out of childhood. What a great experience it was! The education, the experiences, the friends I made all contributed to the woman, mother and teacher I became. I have been proud to claim St. Rose as my college and the friends I made there as deep influencers; many have remained friends for life.
Joan Doyle Kwasniewski Contact Information Home Address: 5078 Stop 7 Road, Whitesboro, NY 13492 Email address: joanmkwas@gmail.com Home Telephone
315 853 4265
Family Information Spouse: Thomas J. Kwasniewski Number of Children: 1
Grandchildren: 1
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instruction College/University: State University of New York College at Cortland
Graduation Year: 1976
Occupation/Title: Elementary Teacher, Whitesboro Central School District Math Specialist, Remedial Math Teacher, Whitesboro Central School District Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: OHM BOCES Award of Recognition for Outstanding Achievements in Mathematics 2002, Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement President's Award 2017 Community Involvement: Member of MVILR, Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement since 2004, serving on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and a great number of other committees. Hobbies and Activities: Reading: Women's History, ancient through modern; Anything pertaining to the Adirondacks; Historical Fiction, Gardening, Card Making, Gourmet Cooking and Wine Collecting Travel: Tom and I are homebodies but have traveled extensively throughout Maine and the Adirondacks, the last five years vacationing at a rustic resort that has been operated by the same family for 117 years, The Waldheim
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education/ Mathematics Favorite Class: Math and Science classes
Favorite Professor: Mary Ann McLoughlin Memorable Classmate: Barb Jarvis(roommate for 4 years), Ann Shaw, Ellen Giovanetti, Anne Barry, Rita Bailey, Dyan Gardner and many others. Best Saint Rose Memory: Special Holiday Masses, Special Holiday Dinners, the beauty of the St. Rose Campus in the Spring Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Philosophy class in the basement of the Science Hall. It was hot, dreary and right after lunch. Many days my notes would trail off in scribbles as my pen dropped when I dozed off. In spring of our senior year a salesman held an afternoon tea to entice us to buy china, crystal, flatware and stainless steel pots and pans. Ann Shaw and I bought it all, as I am sure many others did. Then we had to get a job to pay for it, working at Carrol's on Western Ave. When May came, the manager offered us full time jobs, saying we were the best employees he ever had. We thanked him for the complement but said we were returning home to start teaching careers and get married! I still use my purchases today
Golden Roses Reflections I grew up in a small rural town and graduated in a class of 76 students, most of whom I had known since kindergarten. We were all very close. When I came to St. Rose, the class was larger but still presented the opportunity to be a part of small intimate groups of friends. At St. Rose I had a chance to continue to pursue my love of Mathematics, taking numerous math courses taught by great professors. This study and love of Mathematics served me well throughout my career. Developing and deepening a love for learning at St. Rose made me an ardent life-long learner. Thank you St. Rose!
Mary Duffy Arena Contact Information Home Address: 101 Prospect Ave Maybrook NY 12543 Email address: mary@kindredspiritsfarm.net Cell Phone
518-275-9993
Family Information Number of Children: 4
Grandchildren: 6
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Marina Arena, MD, Class of 1996, daughter-in-law
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Eden Energy Medicine Clinical Practitioner College/University: Eden Energy Medicine Certification Program
Graduation Year: 2015
Occupation/Title: EEM Clinical Practitioner, owner of Kindred Spirits Healing Arts Sr. Tax Adviser at H&R Block for 29 years, now self-employed at Kindred Spirits Tax Service Retired: No Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: photographer for and featured in Clicker Training for Your Horse and The Click that Teaches: A Step By Step Guide in Pictures, both by Alexandra Kurland Community Involvement: Girl Scout and 4-H leader, Religious Ed teacher, FISH volunteer, PTA Officer, 10 yr member of Averill Park CSD Board of Education, 9 year Trustee of Averill Park Education Foundation, 4 yr volunteer at Albany Medical Center Healing Arts Program Hobbies and Activities: I currently own 2 Icelandic horses and love trail riding. I helped pioneer clicker training in the equine world, taught riding lessons, horse training clinics, and volunteered at a therapeutic riding program. Travel: Ireland, Grand Cayman, many parts of the US: Tucson, Phoenix, Grand Canyon in AZ, Disney World in FL, San Diego, CA (thanks to Kathy Walsh!) and many more!
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Debate team, tutor at LaSalle School, and St. Catherine's Home for unwed mothers
Favorite Class: Philosophy Favorite Professor: Mary Ann McLoughlin Memorable Classmates: Kathy Walsh, Kathy Hayden, Meg Clarke, Ann Walsh, Loretta Preska, Sue Mazur, Kathy McTague, among others Best Saint Rose Memory: Lots of good memories: mixers, anti-war and civil rights protests, Cinema suppers, gym classes with Kay Teal, hanging out at the campus center and library, serving and eating communal dinners(remember mystery meat!)
Golden Roses Reflections The most important lesson l learned in Philosophy class: People are more important than things. I also learned to be a lifelong learner, a never ending journey. In my sixties, I went back to school to become an Energy Medicine Practitioner, a holistic modality based on Chinese medicine and other modalities. In my seventies, I am helping my daughter, a single mom, care for her 18 month old son. Life has taught me that Love is the most important thing!
Barbara Dwyer Gunn Contact Information Home Address: 225 Central Park West, 1620, New York, NY, 10024 Seasonal Address: 76 Smith Road, Preston Hollow, NY 12469 and Stony Lake, Watson, NY Email address: bdgunn88@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
212-595-1940
917-359-2532
Family Information Spouse: Timothy Gunn Number of Children: 1 Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Margaret Dwyer, sister
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters, Public Administration College/University: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Graduation Year: 1974
Occupation/Title: Executive Director, Senior Vice President, Director, First Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Hunter College Fdtn, Seedco, American Museum of Natural History, City of New York Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: UNC Chapel Hill Board of Visitors; Board Member, Case Commons; various awards Community Involvement: Parents Association Upper School President, Trinity School; work on multiple political campaigns, volunteer work for numerous non-profits Hobbies and Activities: travel, fast walking, tennis, book club, theater, museums Travel: Qatar, Belize, Alaska, much of Europe; frequently, Hawaii and Tuscany, Italy
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: student government, senior weekend Favorite Class: One on one English Seminar Favorite Professor: Doris Grumbach Memorable Classmate: Many! Maria Pafundi Russell, Alice Dyer Bresnahan, Patty Havern Windelspecht, Patricia Coffey and too many others to name Best Saint Rose Memory: Meeting with the President of the College once a week to discuss the state of the college, any student issues and the like. Learned how strong women can capably run an excellent organization. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: When we convinced the President to allow the first cocktail party on campus for our 1970 graduation weekend, and the nuns were waiting in line for 30 minutes before we opened the student center for the event.
Golden Roses Reflections St.Rose encouraged young Catholic women of the 1960's to consider all kinds of professional roles. Many of our class became lawyers, doctors, college professors, strong administrators and managers, Deans in universities, entrepreneurs, as well as more traditional, but equally important, roles as teachers. It was unusual for women in the late sixties and early seventies to take on such varied positions. St. Rose made us believe we could, if we chose to.
Nancy Falkowski DePetris Contact Information Home Address: 17 Johnny Lane, Southhampton, NY 11968 Seasonal Address: 1453 Pinecroft Lane, Bolivia NC 28422 Seasonal Residence Dates: Various Email address: Nancy.depetris@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
631-283-0252
631-807-8014
Family Information Spouse: Richard DePetris Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Elementary Teacher Southampton School District
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Past trustee of the Southampton Historical Museum, Handbell Choir Member, Past President of Southampton Golf Club Women’s Association Hobbies and Activities: travel, reading, cooking, bridge, golf, walking, gardening, antiquing Travel: Ireland, England, France, China, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Big Sisters Favorite Class: Chemistry Favorite Professor: John McGrath Memorable Classmate: Class of 1970 Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Bringing a 6-pack of beer into our room and after drinking it wondering how we were going to dispose of the cans without getting caught
Golden Roses Reflections St. Rose was the launching pad for a future filled with opportunities and lifelong learning. I had the enjoyment of watching students learn and the excitement in their eyes as everything “clicked.” I’ve spent my life as a teacher and a learner.
Paula Farny Ourgeois Contact Information Home Address: 500 Stonehenge Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Email address: bour421@yahoo.com
Family Information Spouse: Widowed
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Health Education College/University: Russell Sage Graduation Year: 1976 Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Community Involvement: Library, science museum, animal shelter Hobbies and Activities: Sewing
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Biology Secondary Education
Kathleen Fitzgerald Brown Contact Information Home Address: 15 Gorsline Dr, Mechanicville, NY 12118
Family Information Spouse: Edward Brown Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 6
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS in Reading & CAS in Educational Administration College/University: SUNY System for Both Elementary Teacher/Administrator Retired: Yes
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education
Tania Gallo Walrath Contact Information Home Address: 172 Northwood Circle Rome, NY 13440 Email address: bwalrath@twcny.rr.com Home Telephone
518-337-6051
Family Information Spouse: Bryan E. Walrath Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 1
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MAT (Masters of Art in Teaching Secondary Math) College/University: Colgate University Occupation/Title: Secondary Math Teacher at Rome Public School System
Graduation Year: 1971 Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Onieda County Math, Rosary Member at Church, tutoring math students for Regents exam. Hobbies and Activities: Embroidery, crocheting baby sets & afghans, gardening (flowers & vegetable garden) Travel: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, cruises to Nova Scotia & southern Caribbean Islands
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Math, Secondary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Social work with children in Albany, Honor Society Favorite Class: Calculus Memorable Classmate: Judith Andrea, Teresa Pisani Best Saint Rose Memory: Student teaching – we would switch suits and skirts in the dorm, so we looked dressed up at the various schools we taught at. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: going on a bus to West Point for a dance, the guys would line up on the sidewalk & pulled us like a piece of meat. They were courteous and polite.
Golden Roses Reflections Judy and I would take a taxi to Pearl Street in Albany to help girls and boys at a fire station – it was their YMCA. It opened our eyes to poverty. They jumped on an old mattress instead of a trampoline. We cooked on a stove that had only two burners. They had a store in the station where they sold shoes with holes, old clothing, etc. To this day I help support the Rome Rescue Mission and the Salvation Army.
Diane Gardner Contact Information Home Address: 56 Hall St. South Portland, Maine 04106 Email address: dyan.gardner@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
207-772-5977
207-632-3916
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master’s – Literacy Education College/University: University of Maine
Graduation Year: 2000
Occupation/Title: Elementary Teacher
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Maine Teacher of the Year (nominee) (2005) Community Involvement: Partners for World Health; Greater Portland Visitors & Convention Bureau; Mass Lector Hobbies and Activities: 2 book clubs; travel – USA & abroad; photography Travel: Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, all over the USA & maritime Canada
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: French – Secondary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Drama; chorus; Parents’ Weekend co-chair Favorite Classes: Spanish & Film analysis Memorable Classmate: Ann Shaw; Anne Barry (Delehanty); Kathy Hewig Gustafson; Ann Malone; Kathy Walsh; Nancy Folkowski Best Saint Rose Memory: Classes in French, Africa & film studies; mixers; drama (acting) Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Trying to sneak in past 11:00pm curfew Freshman year!
Golden Roses Reflections St. Rose was such a refuge during a time of such unrest- Vietnam, civil rights, women’s rights. It grounded me well in my future career in education & provided me with many tools to be innovative, creative, empathetic, professional, collaborative, & a leader both in & out of the classroom. I enjoyed being part of so many friends’ families at Thanksgiving, being so far from home. The women I met & befriended will always be remembered warmly!
Jane Gerwin Contact Information Home Address: 65 Victoria Way Albany, New York 12209 Email address: jgerwin001@icloud.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
5184824693
5184152766
Family Information Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Mary Ann Gerwin Marmillo 1990 sister
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master of Arts Special Education College/University: College of Saint Rose
Graduation Year: 1974
Occupation/Title: Teacher 1970-2002 Teacher, Rensselaer City School District
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Community Involvement: Volunteer: Food Pantry, Family Promise Church lector, Eucharistic Minister, Usher and (since the pandemic) hand sanitizer Hobbies and Activities: Reading, travel Travel: Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela and 46 US states
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education-Biology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Class Play Favorite Class: Children's Literature and Genetics
Favorite Professor: Ruth B. Johnson
Memorable Classmate: Day Hop lounge friends: Mary Jane, Anne, Mary, Peggy, Gail, Cathy, Pat, Jean, Greta Best Saint Rose Memory: Day Hop lounge chats, Class Plays
Ellen Giovanetti Spratlin Contact Information Home Address: 19 Lee Avenue Holland Massachusetts 01521 Email address: ctsprat@gmail.com Cell Phone
860-508-1946
Family Information Spouse: Samuel Spratlin Number of Children: 3 - Heather (Tim and Peter Grandchildren 6 - Justus, Brandon, Jasper, Ruby, Charlie and Lina Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Laura Giovanetti, Class of 1985, Sister
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master of Science in Education with a concentration in English As A Second Language College/University: University of Connecticut
Graduation Year: 1991
Occupation/Title: Elementary School Teacher and ESL Teacher (K-12) West Hartford CT Public Schools, Wethersfield CT Public Schools, Ardsley NY Public Schools, Patchogue NY Public Schools Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Title 7 Fellowship to UCONN for Masters Degree Program Community Involvement: In Wethersfield, CT - President of Dollars for Scholars, CCD teacher, Tourism Commission, Culture and the Arts Commission, PTO, numerous fund raising projects in Wethersfield In Holland, MA - Membership Chairman of the Holland Reservoir Association Hobbies and Activities: Reading, Traveling, Boating, Gardening and Friends/Family Gatherings Travel: Castelfranco, Italy - with 40 cousins/spouses for a "Roots" tour to visit the birthplace of our grandparents Viking River Cruise from Munich to Budapest
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education
Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: President of Resident Student Council, Resident Student Council Rep for the Senate, Big Sister Program Favorite Class: The Exceptional Child (Senior Year) Favorite Professor: Ruth Johnson Memorable Classmate: The entire class was memorable! It's impossible to choose a few classmates. Best Saint Rose Memory: Loved when we gathered in the Chapel for Convocation or for an end of the year ceremony with the entire school wearing Academic Attire. I fondly remember the Mass and the music, especially each class singing their Class Song. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: My sophomore year, I moved to St. Rose of Lima Hall after spending Freshman Year at Pius X House. It was a big change. We had elevators in the building. Men (usually our fathers) were only allowed in the building to move us in or out. Of course, there were workmen who would have to come in during the school year. Whenever one of these workmen came, the elevator doors would open and the man would yell, "MAN ON THE FLOOR", just to warn us! Long gone are those days!!!
Golden Roses Reflections My St. Rose story began when my aunt and uncle, who lived in near Albany, told me about St. Rose. They said, "If you want to major in Education, you have to attend St. Rose. They have a great reputation for producing excellent teachers." I was from Bridgeport, CT and never heard of the College of St. Rose, but I trusted my aunt and uncle. I was accepted and went to visit the campus before I made my decision. I felt this was the college for me and I never had any regrets. After graduation, I taught in New York State for 2 years and then our first child was born. I became a stay-at-home Mom for 15 years raising 3 children. The life skills, foundation and education I received at St. Rose will always be with me. My passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child, enabled me to receive a Fellowship for my Masters Degree at the University of Connecticut, 19 years after I graduated from St. Rose. After 25 years of a successful career in teaching and 50 years of marriage to Sam (who I met in "Ralph's Tavern" in 1967), raising three children who have produced 6 grandchildren, St. Rose has and will always have a major impact on the fabric of my life.
Margaret “Peggy” Hart Lucier Contact Information Home Address: 9510 SW 79th Court Gainesville FL 32608 Email address: brucenpeggy@cox.net Home Telephone Cell Phone
352-495-0062
954-270-6993
Family Information Spouse: D. Bruce Lucier Number of Children: 4
Grandchildren: 11
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Graduate classes at Russell Sage College and USF Education Occupation/Title: Taught Kdg through second grade for 27 years
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Teacher of the year St Gregory school, Plantation FL Deaver Award for teaching excellence Hobbies and Activities: Until Covid I watched grandchildren 3 days a week. Now it's crafting, baking, reading and facetiming with family. Travel: Since retirement we have been to Hawaii and CO twice. Also driving to the Smokey Mts. is enjoyable.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Glee Club
Favorite Class: All Education Classes
Memorable Classmate: I'm afraid I'd leave someone out if I listed names! I was a Day Hopper and ALL in that lounge were memorable to me. Best Saint Rose Memory: When we were seniors the Superintendent of Troy schools came to interview those interested in jobs. When he asked where I lived he then offered to drive me home that night. My interview took place during that car ride. And I got a job!
Golden Roses Reflections My St Rose story really happened many years after graduating. On one occasion when I was receiving an award my principal spoke about St Rose and it's wonderful education program. She then told everyone how St Rose classes formed my educational background. She praised me for utilizing what I learned. It was moving.
Patricia “Pat” Havern Windelspecht Contact Information Home Address: 9 Minter Court Plymouth MA 02360-8243 Email address: pwindelspecht@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
508-209-0258
617-721-9100
Family Information Spouse: Widowed Patricia Windelspecht Number of Children: 1
Grandchildren: 3
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Mary Burke Havern 1940 – mother; Marianne Burke - BS / MS Elementary Education; Sean O'Neil - MS Special Education
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Elementary Education College/University: College of St. Rose
Graduation Year: 1973
Occupation/Title: 1) Senior Career Management Consultant 2) Executive Coach, Executive MBA Program 1) Right Management 2010 to Present 2) MIT Retired: No Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Co-Founder of International Association of Career Management Professionals (IACMP) professional association charged with professional development and credentialing || Presenter for professional associations on Career Management, Entrepreneurship / Franchising topics in Albany, Cleveland, Birmingham, AL and Boston || Interview with Boston Herald || Featured on National Career Management Panel (USA Today), Entrepreneurship & Franchising Interview (Boston Herald) || Licensed business broker and franchise consultant Community Involvement: Tutor - Elementary Children & SAT Prep Hobbies and Activities: Tennis, Swimming, Flower Arranging, US Travel to historical locations with special focus on Northeast and Southeast US Travel: Panama, Europe and all of continental US
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Secondary Education - Business Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: "Day Hop" Student Council - overseeing swimming gym classes at local high school as Red Cross Instructor Favorite Class: Money & Banking Favorite Professor: Irene McDermott Memorable Classmate: Our fun initial freshman group of over 10 (with 5 named Patty) that each continued to develop many friends - always welcoming one another to join in with all they were involved with. Best Saint Rose Memory: Having my mother recipient of the St. Rose Alumni Award in 2000 especially since she was not only the most wonderful mother ever - but a woman of highest integrity, professionalism and total commitment to motherhood, education and a life-long commitment to children of special needs. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Loading into Patty Coffey's car - almost like a "Chinese fire drill" - to go to "Jack's" hamburgers in Troy for "lunch"
Golden Roses Reflections My St. Rose experience began with the realization that my mother attended was a grad of one of the earliest classes and we grew up as children attending May Day celebrations. Sister Lucina was also so supportive to our family for our special needs sister. It was a natural for me to attend CSR and my years were truly special with wonderful friends and campus experiences. We entered our freshman year as students coming from protective family environments - to then experience the full impact of the national and campus protests of the Viet Nam era. Despite this, our St. Rose support network kept us focused and on track - mine with student teaching assignments referred by Irene McDermott, referral to my first job in a extremely tight teaching market by our Director of Placement, Helen Walton, also a St. Rose grad. We were always encouraged that we could accomplish anything we chose and challenged to be alert to opportunities. I would never have ever thought at that time that major career changes from teaching to HR management to founding a company, to consulting and working for an international career management firms and also for an executive coaching assignment for MIT's Executive MBA Program would be in my future. Most importantly, the greatest St. Rose lifelong message was to treasure our faith, family and appreciation for our blessings.
Bonnie Hayes Robbins Contact Information Home Address: 4 Bluebird Lane Apt 7, Glenmont, NY 12077 Email address: bhrobbins3@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
(518) 635-4150
(518) 265-7396
Family Information Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Relatives that attended Saint Rose:
Life Since Graduation Retired: Yes Hobbies and Activities: Reading, exercising on my gazelle, going to my grandchildren’s basketball games. Travel: Israel, England, several Caribbean Islands, Hawaii and Pearl Harbor, Canada and Titanic victims Cemetery
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Music Favorite Class: Music Favorite Professor: Sister Mary Teresa Memorable Classmate: Barbara Jarvis, Carol Parillo, Andrea Merrill, Mary Connors, Marion Davis and all of my Rosethian friends. Best Saint Rose Memory: The exchange concerts we had with various men’s colleges. My favorite one was with West Point and all those cadets! I had the privilege of wearing a West Point jacket and cap as an advertisement for the upcoming concert. The caption on my picture said “ the army was never like this.” You can’t say that today! My how times have changed.
Golden Roses Reflections I have fond memories of Joe’s Deli which was just down the street from the college. Since we had choir rehearsal at 6:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights a group of us would walk down to Joe’s
for dinner. I always would order Joe’s roast beef with thousand island dressing on rye bread. This sandwich was huge and to this day the best sandwich I’ve ever had! My friends and I would laugh, talk and share our hopes and dreams for the future. If only we knew then what we know now would our lives have turned out differently....maybe or then again maybe not.
Kathlyn “Kathy” Hewig Gustafson Contact Information Home Address: 462 Woody Trail Ct SE, Winding River Plantation Bolivia NC 28422 Email address: kgustaf@atmc.net Cell Phone
910-393-9504
Family Information Spouse: Bob Gustafson Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 3
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Strategic Planning Coursework College/University: SUNYA, Rockefeller College Occupation/Title: Director of Educational Services NYS Office of Real Property Services Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: NYS Leadership Program, Certified Quality Process Trainer, Governor's Management Excellence Award Community Involvement: Winding River Social Committee, President of Women's Golf League, Chair of Treasure Seekers Antiques Collectors Group, Chair of Church Administrative Council, Book Club Coordinator, Landscape Committee, Progressive Dinner Coordinator Hobbies and Activities: Genealogy, Travel, Bridge, Reading, Golfing, Walking, Exercise and Biking Travel: Most of the States, including Alaska & Hawaii, and many National Parks; Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, England, Scotland, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Finland, Switzerland, Estonia, Latvia, Greece, Turkey, Panama, Costa Rica, Bermuda and several of the Caribbean Islands. Still on my bucket list: Africa and Antarctica!
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Social Committee, Student Senate, Glee Club
Favorite Class: Math Logic Favorite Professor: Mary Ann McLoughlin Memorable Classmate: Verne Lanoue Stout (roommate), Nancy Falkowski DePetris, Anne Barry Delehanty, Kathy McTague Odabashian Best Saint Rose Memory: Prof Bill Burlinghoff asked several of us Math majors to usher at a folk concert at a local high school -- Bob Dylan was in the audience but he wasn't allowed to perform. We were all atwitter! Another memory was picking up Verne at her job and then going for ice cream cones, especially in the winter! Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Gym class in the old barn on campus with our instructor Kay Teale -athletics for women was not encouraged in the late '60's, so we didn't have any skills or coordination. But we tried and we laughed a lot!
Golden Roses Reflections I enjoyed the best of both worlds while at St. Rose – I was a dayhop my first two years. I’d often give Kathy McTague a ride to class each morning. Then, I was able to board the last two years, rooming with Verne Lanoue. Living in the dorm enabled me to have the full “college” experience. We had a strong group of gals who were all Math majors -- we supported each other and had lots of fun, too. My St. Rose education prepared me for a truly diverse career with the NYS Office of Real Property Services. I began in research, then had more responsibilities over the years. As Assistant to the Executive Director, I had a wide variety of tasks and worked with people at all levels. I led our organizational development efforts through Strategic Planning and Quality Improvement. Finally, I directed our Educational Services Office, providing training to agency staff as well as to all Real Property Tax Assessors throughout NYS. We created and conducted the first online computer-based training in the State. While at St. Rose I had decided not to pursue a teaching career, but in the end, that’s what I did (training adults) and I loved it! My husband and I were blessed to be able to retire early and we’ve lived in Southeastern North Carolina for nineteen years. My St. Rose education and relationships have enabled me to have a full, rich retirement.
Deanna Holden Lammes Contact Information Home Address: 2100 Dove Hollow Run The Villages, FL 32162 Email address: dlammes@gmail.com Cell Phone
585-281-2610
Family Information Spouse: Raymond Lammes
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters of Business Administration Information Management; Organizations and Markets College/University: University of Rochester
Graduation Year: 1989
Occupation/Title: Human Resources Consultant Xerox Corporation
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: President's Club Award Hobbies and Activities: Travelling, Genealogy, Hosting and Teaching foreign students in the summer Travel: U.S. National Parks, Western Europe, Morocco, United Kingdom, Aruba
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: French Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Glee Club 1970-71, Big Sisters Favorite Class: French Linguistics Favorite Professor: Dr. Leonard Symansky Memorable Classmate: Jane Beecher, Evelyn Boulais, Janice Darrow, Noreen Smith Best Saint Rose Memory: During our junior year Saint Rose and Siena College implemented a pilot program where some St. Rose students attended a class at Siena and vice versa. Our class's French majors were among the first women students to attend a class at Siena. We were part of St. Rose history! Funniest Saint Rose Memory: The Day the Holy Spirit Came to French Class Although this event was not funny at the time, the memory has often evoked a smile. One day in Freshman Advanced French
Class Sister asked a question, and it was immediately obvious from the body language that no one knew the answer. Like all the others I had no idea of the answer, and, of course, she called on me. At that moment I opened my mouth and the answer, correct and in French no less, came out. My classmates looked quizzically at me as if to say, "How did you know that?" I have always been convinced that the Holy Spirit spoke French that day!
Golden Roses Reflections What wisdom can I share? Especially as a young teacher I was very focused on my students’ mastery of the subject matter. With time and experience I have realized that the real goal is that the students become good people. Whether they have high school diplomas or multiple graduate degrees, I hope to have contributed in some small way to making them good spouses, parents, sons, daughters, who have found their true role. During my freshman year I was in the Glee Club, and we performed “No Man is An Island” at a concert. I have never forgotten the lyrics to this song and believe that, at the end of the day, it encompasses our role in this world: “No man is an island, No man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me; each man’s grief is my own. We need one another, so I will defend each man as my brother, each man as my friend.” It reflects my life goals, from which, admittedly, I have often fallen short, and what I think the founders of St. Rose wanted us to be.
Kathleen “Kathy” Holm Wood Contact Information Home Address: 87 Stockton Avenue Walton NY 13856 Email address: kathleenawood@outlook.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
(607) 865-6764
(607) 435-0698
Family Information Spouse: Francis W. Wood Number of Children: Twin sons born 1979
Grandchildren: Six ranging in age from 3 to 20.
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Patricia Sabatino Caulfield '60
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: M.S. – Education Reading Education College/University: SUNY Albany
Graduation Year: 1973
Occupation/Title: Teacher Albany Public School System & Walton Central School District Retired: Yes Community Involvement: I’ve been involved in volunteer activities at our Church & School and served on the Board of our local Library. Hobbies and Activities: We live in a turn of the century Victorian that is a never ending project. I also enjoy sewing, gardening and travelling. Travel: The Holy Land, Italy, Egypt, Switzerland, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Hawaii, Alaska, Caribbean.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: B.S. - Elementary Education (English) Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Glee Club – the concerts were a very special part, yearbook 1970 Favorite Class: Freshman English
Favorite Professor: Sister Katherine Hanley Memorable Classmate: Liz Kerr Bouchard, Nancy Haley Andress, Anne Reilly Vadney, and Jane Gerwin – I'm not sure how we all originally connected, but it worked. Also Loretta Preska – a friend since grade school at St. Thomas in Delmar – lots of ride sharing & great memories. Best Saint Rose Memory: Loved being part of The King and I. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Senior Show – “There in Nothing Like a Dame.” What was I thinking?!!!
Golden Roses Reflections We were part of a close-knit community where friendships formed easily and small classes gave everyone the opportunity to know their classmates. Memorable instructors, including the faithful and devoted Sisters of Saint Joseph, expected diligence and encouraged excellence. We shared our lives in the Camelot Room and took part in so many long-standing traditions. And during out time there, one major tradition changed forever as St Rose began its transition to a coeducational institution. After a graduation that almost didn’t happen, we ventured forth to pursue our many and varied goals. Now 50+ years later, our Alma Mater has expanded so beautifully both academically and physically into its surrounding city landscape. I feel so fortunate to have been part of the Saint Rose experience, and to have the honor of being a graduate of The College of Saint Rose.
Patricia “Pat” Howard Gordon Contact Information Home Address: 7 Trull St Cohoes NY 12047 Email address: Rgordan@nycap.rr.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
518-237-7195
518-577-8936
Family Information Spouse: Widowed Robert Gordon Number of Children: 1
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Teacher City of Cohoes Hobbies and Activities: Gardening, reading Travel: Wintered in our home in Florida
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Memorable Classmate: Peggy and Mary Hart
Retired: Yes
Elizabeth “Liz” Kerr Bouchard Contact Information Home Address: 117 Sheldon Drive Mechanicville, NY 12118 Seasonal Address: 14511 Legends Blvd North Apt 208 Fort Myers, FL 33912 Seasonal Residence Dates: OCT-NOV JAN-MAY Email address: Lizbouc@aol.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
518 652 2072
518 573 2981
Family Information Spouse: Alfred Bouchard (Skip) Number of Children: 1
Grandchildren: 1
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters Education College/University: Russell Sage
Graduation Year: 1974
Occupation/Title: Math teacher Albany City Schools & North Colonie School District Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: WTEN Channel 10 Teacher of the Week Community Involvement: Religious Ed teacher PTA Boards Golf Board Hobbies and Activities: travel, gardening, golf, mahjongg Travel: travelled to over 40 countries. Egypt, Russia and China are the most memorable
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary ED/Math Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Big Sister Program, Volunteer at Little Sisters of the Poor, Volunteer math tutor, Volunteer at St Catherine's Home for Children CSR Yearbook
Favorite Class: Any Math class Favorite Professor: Mrs. McLoughlin Memorable Classmate: too many to choose!!! Best Saint Rose Memory: Being Class Treasurer for all 4 years. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Our class plays, especially the one where I was the dead witch in our version of the Wizard of Oz
Golden Roses Reflections I treasure most the friendships I formed while at St Rose. While we may be miles and miles apart now, whenever we get together, even after 10 years or more, it's just like we were together yesterday
Aleta Klahn McLain Contact Information Home Address: 7700 W 11th Ave Kennewick, WA 99338 Email address: melemaui12@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
(509) 396-7268
(907) 290-0613
Family Information Spouse: Dennis G. McLain Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Title Insurance/Senior Title Policy Specialist
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Historical Societies, Senior Center and Church activities Hobbies and Activities: Genealogy, Sewing, and Reading Travel: Hawaii and Alaska, Canada
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Sociology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Friendly Visiting Favorite Class: Sociological Research Favorite Professor: Sister Rose Bernard Donna Funniest Saint Rose Memory: The food was always good and the young men I dated always wanted to join me. Especially prized was the Christmas dinner--just before Christmas break.
Golden Roses Reflections I started St. Rose after having attended Albany Medical Center School of Nursing. My focus was Social Work. I took classes to that end with several education ones as well. I enjoyed all my classes because there was so much to absorb. After graduation and marriage to my Phalanx date (RPI) we set out for wherever life and the Navy sent us. I got to experience many different cultures and parts of
our country. The best were Hawaii and Alaska. While in Hawaii I had a child born 3 months premature. I realized at that moment God had prepared me for this challenge. I used everything I had learned from both St. Rose and Albany Med. Even the small things are important. We just have to be open.
Ellen Korniat Claussen Contact Information Home Address: 1055 Curisha Point South St. Helena Island, SC 29920 Seasonal Address: 45 Village Way - Unit 70 Rockport, ME 04856 Seasonal Residence Dates: (6/1 - 9/30) Email address: harborhillcamden@gmail.com Cell Phone
(203)494-1860
Family Information Spouse: John Claussen Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Amy Shutter Hale, Masters in education Class of 2005, Niece
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MA and BS, Math Ed and Physical Therapy College/University: UAlbany and UConn Retired: Yes Hobbies and Activities: Biking, golf, book groups, tutoring, cooking groups Travel: Austria and Germany (to see family), Greece, Italy (cooking school), Peru, and the U.S. National Parks (for individual grandchildren trips)
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Softball, bowling, cheerleading for Siena (our brother school?) Favorite Class: Calculus (I, II, and maybe III) Favorite Professor: Mary Ann McLoughlin and Sister Noel Marie Cronin, CSJ Memorable Classmate: Jeanne McKay Waters, JoAnn Bisogno Savastia, Terry Berbach, Sandy Palmer Urbanski, Terry Hitt Cunningham
Best Saint Rose Memory: Many memories with the most unusual being taking physical education classes in our gym/converted garage and going to the Y for swim classes. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: My freshman roommates (Jeanne, Terry, and Aleta) probably thinking who is this person as I unpacked my statues of Jesus, Mary, and St. Teresa!!! Then going to the WT for the first time, I (being 18) ordered the ginger ale while they (under 18) ordered the beers. Oh, how naive I was!!!
Golden Roses Reflections St. Rose was not my first choice of colleges (wanting to be a physical education major), but it was the best decision for me personally at that time of my development. I have lost contact with most of my high school friends, but my best St. Rose friends stay in contact on a fairly regular basis through visits, email, now Zoom, and soon to return to in person visits beyond class reunions. I certainly could not have asked for a better education. I’m sure she is not aware of it, but Professor McLoughlin had the most impact on my life. It went beyond teaching math. It was she who helped me grow mentally, emotionally, and with integrity. I was so happy to read that she has continued on at St. Rose to inspire others.
Katherine “Kathy” Kraham Ryan Contact Information Home Address: PO Box 280, Delmar, NY 12054 Email address: kkryan5@msn.com Home Telephone
518 767-2022
Family Information Spouse: Gene Ryan Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters Mathematics/Education Psychology College/University: College of Saint Rose
Graduation Year: 1991
Occupation/Title: Mathematics teacher, Cardinal McCloskey High School and Bethlehem Central Middle School Retired: Yes
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics/Education
Golden Roses Reflections From Cooperstown, Home of Baseball, to St. Rose in Albany the Capitol of New York the adventure begins in September 1966. I found the St. Rose sisters, faculty and fellow students very caring, supportive and welcoming. I remember our freshmen play, serving dinners in the dining hall, assemblies in full academic attire, mass in the chapel and good times in the campus center. First stop was St Michael’s with Sister Kathleen and the sophomores to help us along the way. The big event was curfew time moved from 11 PM to midnight on weekends. Sophomore year I moved further down Madison Avenue to Rosary Hall (the original St. Rose and look at us now) with Sister Theresa and now we were the upperclassmen to the freshmen in our house. Junior year and off to the only dorm on campus as the upperclassmen. Many of us were rooming with roommates from freshmen year. This was also the year my sister joined me at St Rose as a freshman. Senior year brought full time guys to the campus, student teaching for the education majors and job hunts. Also the Vietnam protests and no exams. Luckily, unlike the seniors of 2020 we had graduation. St Rose was home for four years. It gave me support, a great education, many wonderful memories and friends. I will always be thankful for these years.
Verne Lanoue Stout Contact Information Home Address: 1509 Seaspray Lane, Dunedin, FL 34698 Email address: vmstout@aol.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
727-734-1531
828-743-1743
Family Information Spouse: Gerald Stout
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Teacher, Pinellas County School Board, Florida
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Inner Wheel, Delta Kappa Gamma Hobbies and Activities: Volunteer (AARP Taxaide, hospital), Walker, Reader Travel: Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Math Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Film Club, Glee Club Memorable Classmate: Penney, Kathy-thlyn
Joan Lescinski CSJ Contact Information Home Address: 518 W. Locust Street, Davenport Iowa 52803 Email address: presoffice@sau.edu Home Telephone
563 323 6213
Cell Telephone: 563-271-6277
Family Information Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Maureen Ryan Lescinski Graduate degree 1972
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MA, Ph.D., English literature College/University: College of St. Rose, Brown University
Graduation Year: 1972, 1981
Occupation/Title: President/CEO and Professor of English St. Ambrose University Retired: No Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Distinguished Higher Education Leadership Award (2021) from the American Council on Education Women's Network/Iowa Community Involvement: Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Iowa), Putnam Museum Board of Trustees (Iowa), College of St. Rose Board of Trustees, Mt. St. Mary's University Board of Trustees (Los Angeles), Shaker Pointe Board of Directors Hobbies and Activities: Organic Gardening, Small aircraft pilot Travel: nearly 50 countries in Europe, Central and South America, Asia and the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Some involved recruiting for various colleges and universities but many also involved leading groups of students, trustees and alumni on tours or pilgrimages
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English/Secondary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: English Club Favorite Class: Any of my literature classes taught by Sister Jeanne Pierre Mittnight, Sister Katherine Hanley and Doris Grumbach Favorite Professor: as above
Memorable Classmate: too many to mention! Best Saint Rose Memory: the joy of learning from some outstanding professors
Golden Roses Reflections I have been privileged to serve in Catholic higher education for almost 50 years: 20 years as a professor of English at St. Rose, 2 years as a dean at Avila University (Kansas City), 5 years as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Fontbonne University (St. Louis), 9 years as President at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (Terre Haute, Indiana) and 14 years now as President/CEO at St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa). In all of these positions, I've been fortunate to be able to continue teaching which has always been my greatest delight. The generations of students have kept me young! I think that the inspiration for being a teacher all my life came from the outstanding professors I had at St. Rose. They made me realize what a positive influence a teacher could be in a student's life. For me, teaching has been a privilege and a joy.
Rosemary Longo Engelhardt Contact Information Home Address: 1501 Gulf Blvd, #301 Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 Email address: rengelhardt7@gmail.com Cell Phone
518-221-2142
Family Information Spouse: Joseph B Engelhardt Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MLS Library Science/Information Technology College/University: State University of New York - Albany
Graduation Year: 1991
Occupation/Title: Reference Librarian, Guilderland Public Library
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Toys for Tots, Babycycle, Regional Food Bank Pinellas County Hobbies and Activities: Pickle ball, (Shooting) pool, Trivia Travel: Cruises: Caribbean – Cuba, Mediterranean
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Sociology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Social Committee
Patricia “Patti” MacCubbin Contact Information Home Address: 38 Northshore Drive Burlington VT 05408 Email address: p.maccubbin@gmail.com Home Telephone
802-318-3971
Family Information Spouse: Ernest D. Prentice, PhD Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Great Grandchildren: 1
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Applied Statistics College/University: Union College
Graduation Year: 1977
Occupation/Title: 1 VP Regulatory Affairs; 2 Executive Director, Research Conduct; 3 Director, IRB; 4 Assistant Bureau Director/Director IRB 1 Schulman Institutional Review Board (IRB) ; 2 City University of NY; 3 University of Utah; 4 NYS Dept of Health Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Legacy Award, PRIM&R/ARENA, (see https://youtu.be/TNgdEwvREjo); Association of Clinical Research Professionals Global Conference Top Speakers Award; Alumni of Prominence CSR Community Involvement: President, Board of Directors, Village at Northshore, VT; Senior Consultant, Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (Volunteer); Dragon Heart VT; Former Chair, Ethics Committee, Association of Clinical Research Professionals; Former Consulting Editor for Human Subjects Protections, Journal of Public Health Management & Practice; Former Member, Institutional Review Board, Weill Medical College of Cornell University; Former Member, Board of Directors, Planned Parenthood of Utah Hobbies and Activities: Skiing, Sailing, Canoeing, Hiking, Dragon Boat, Travel, Gardening Travel: Bonaire, Aruba, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman Antigua, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Thomas Cuba China (Shanghai), Hong Kong, Macao, South Korea (Seoul & Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)) Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, Cariboo Mountains [Heli Skiing], Whistler Blackcomb, Lake Louise, Banff, Red Mountain, Fernie, Mont St Anne, Mt. Gabriel) Italy (International Dragon Boat Competition, Ravenna, Florence, Rome, Venice, Siena, Vatican) France (Val-d’Isere, Chamonix, Tigne) Greece (Athens, Santorini, Crete) Portugal Spain (Barcelona, Majorca) Great Britain (London) Iceland Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark Russia (St. Petersburg)
US: Hawaii, NYC, Maine, Cape Cod, New Hampshire, Utah, San Diego, Lake Champlain, Albany/Saratoga, Puerto Rico, DC, Atlanta, San Antonio
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Worked to put myself through college Favorite Class: All my math classes Favorite Professor: Mary Ann McLoughlin, Carmen Artino Memorable Classmate: Ann O’Sullivan Malone, Rita Bailey Crotty, Jane D’Arcy Fox, Kathy Hewig Gustufson, Mary Koisch, Terri Pisani, Ann Shaw, Anne Barry Delehanty Best Saint Rose Memory: Senior Prom: Ann Shaw was in a cast. She snuck liquor into the prom in her sling. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Living in a room beneath Sr Antonina's room. She dragged something along the floor in her room every night. I asked her if she had a dead body in a trunk. She & I had a good laugh over that.
Golden Roses Reflections At St Rose, everyone smiled and said Hello. That simple gesture stayed with me forever. It taught kindness and understanding. If you could smile and say Hello, life was good. Real kindness and understanding helped others, as well as myself, through good times and bad. It taught empathy and generosity, sharing and giving, making the most of everyday for yourself and others, taking care of others, achieving inner peace.
Mary Jane Margiotta Wood Contact Information Home Address: 80 Hawthorne Dr. Valatie NY 12184 Email address: btrflychik2@aol.com Home Telephone
518 784-3487
Family Information Spouse: W. Michael Wood Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 3
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Education College/University: St. Rose
Graduation Year: 1973
Occupation/Title: Elementary teacher Ichabod Crane Central School Retired: Yes Hobbies and Activities: Traveling, reading, cooking, gardening, spending time with grandchildren Travel: Italy, France, England, Bermuda, San Francisco, Santa Fe, Nashville
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education - Biology Favorite Professor: Dr. Ruth Johnson Memorable Classmate: Jane Gerwin, Anne Reilly Vadney, Donna Milkens, Gail Nizinkirk Best Saint Rose Memory: Hanging out in the day hop lounge in St. Joseph Hall Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Having physical education class in a garage on campus
Margaret “Peggy” Martin Nelson Contact Information Home Address: 77 Chalet Circle Altamont, NY 12009 Email address: pgnelson1@verizon.net Cell Phone
518-461-5284
Family Information Spouse: Dr. Gary Nelson Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Dorothy Roy Martin 1942, Mother Sally Martin Heiligman 1965, Sister Jeanne Martin Altieri, 1968, Sister
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters – English/Secondary Teaching College/University: Univ. of Pennsylvania
Graduation Year: 1971
Occupation/Title: HS English Teacher- 10, 11, 12m Harreton HS (Pa.) / RCS HS-Ravena, NY Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: The Seven Stones – Memoirs of a Breast Cancer Survivor, current P/T Book Editor Community Involvement: Breast Cancer Advisory Advocate; Volunteer reading teacher in elementary school. Hobbies and Activities: golf, reading, writing Travel: Aruba! For the past 27 years.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Student Gov’t - 4 years Favorite Class: Religion with Fr. Willy
Memorable Classmate: Chris Maguire, Katie Stapleton, Terry Best Saint Rose Memory: Christmas Party Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Too many
Jo-Anne Mayo Carmel Contact Information Home Address: 6897 Henderson Road. Jamesville New York 13078 Email address: jmcarmel@verizon.net Home Telephone Cell Phone
315-492-3493
315-396-4056
Family Information Spouse: Stephen Carmel
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: M.S.; C.A.S. Urban Teaching; Educational Administration College/University: Syracuse University; SUNY Oswego
Graduation Year: 1971; 1984
Occupation/Title: Teacher; Administrator Syracuse City School District Retired: Yes Travel: Boston, Jamaica, and Canadian Rockies
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Favorite Class: French Best Saint Rose Memory: Life in West Hall Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Soon after I turned 18 we went to the WT (Western Tavern). While I was in the ladies' room, someone put rum in my Coke. I took a drink and said that it tasted funny. I only drank one swallow so I didn't get drunk as hoped. I didn't think it was funny at the time, but I do now!
Roseann McGrath Ganim Contact Information Home Address: 545 Manatee Bay Dr Boynton Beach FL 33435 Email address: leeganim@gmail.com Cell Phone
305-522-1414
Family Information Widowed: Lee G. Ganim Number of Children: 4
Grandchildren: 3
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Patricia McGrath -Sister-`56
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters Degree Mathematics College/University: Nova University Retired: Yes
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Education
Graduation Year: 1992
Joan McInerney Davis Contact Information Home Address: 33 King Point Cir N. Owego New York 13827-1145 Email address: jdavis719@live.com Cell Phone
607-725-5917
Family Information Widowed: William G. Davis
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master of Science in Teaching English College/University: Binghamton University
Graduation Year: 1976
Occupation/Title: English teacher/English Department Chair/ELA Coordinator; Adjunct instructor for Syracuse University 1987-2004. Owego Apalachin Central Schools Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: NYS English Council Teacher of Excellence 1991, OwegoApalachin Teacher Recognition Award, 1991-92; editor of three books. Community Involvement: Tioga County Planning Board 1982-88; Chair for two programs for Family Reading Partnership of Owego Apalachin, 2008-present; Tioga County Election inspector 2008present; Secretary of Tioga County Democratic Committee 2018-present. Member of Owego Elks. Hobbies and Activities: Gardening, skiing, genealogy, travel. Travel: Morocco, India, Cuba, Peru, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English with minor in education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: None. I worked in the library Favorite Class: Impossible to pick. I liked many of my English classes for different reasons. Favorite Professor: Again, too hard to pick. Doris Grumbach and Sr. Rose Bernard for their authority. Sr. Jeanne Mittnight for being willing to teach freshmen.
Memorable Classmate: Jana Siegel, my roommate for three years. Best Saint Rose Memory: Being part of a caring, intellectual community. Also, all the time I got to spend with the new books that came into the library. The variety of topics entranced me. I have always loved books. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Not knowing my phone number senior year when asked for it by the man who eventually became my husband. It was early in the semester and I hadn't checked out the numbers of the phone booths in the hall. Good thing he was willing to call the front desk.
Golden Roses Reflections My story isn't one at Saint Rose, but it's because of Saint Rose. Because I was a CSR graduate, I got an interview for an English teaching job in Owego before the district received my application. I got the job and that's the job I retired from 34 years later. Saint Rose taught me by example that it was normal for women to be leaders. That has stayed with me throughout my life.
Jeanne McKay Contact Information Home Address: 157 Pleasant St. Rumford RI 02916 Email address: mckay.waters@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
(401)438-6612
(401) 965-0199
Family Information Spouse: Bill Waters Number of Children: 4
Grandchildren: 9
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Margaret McKay Costello. Sister. 1968
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MSW Social Work College/University: Ohio State University
Graduation Year: 1974
Occupation/Title: Social worker
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Social Worker of the Year 2003- School Social Worker Hobbies and Activities: Yoga, watercolor painting, reading, travel Travel: Ireland, Italy, Greece, France, Germany, England, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal for International. Most of North America.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Sociology
Andrea Merrill Contact Information Home Address: 50 New Shaker Rd Albany, NY 12205 Home Telephone
518-235-2654
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: M.M - Music College/University: CUA Graduation Year: 1971 Occupation/Title: Music Teacher-AHN-Albany Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers Community Involvement: Clifton Park Senior Chorus Travel: London, Paris, Italy
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Music Education
Mary O’Brien Mulderrig Contact Information Home Address: 118 Forest Ave, Pearl River NY 10965 Email address: maryobm@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
845-735-9374
845-323-7890
Family Information Spouse: Michael Mulderrig Number of Children: 2
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: Social Studies Teacher/Executive Council – Federation of Catholic Teachers/Archdiocese of NY, Pearl River School District (Basketball & Softball Coach also). Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: St Margaret School Hall of Fame, 5 entries in Who’s Who Among Americas Teachers
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Social Studies Favorite Class: American History
Favorite Professor: Mr. Cronin
Memorable Classmate: Mimi Reed, Kathy Sullivan, Kathy DeRosie, Maria Pafundi, Barbara Dwyer Best Saint Rose Memory: Mimi Reed introducing herself to me on the 1st day of freshman year, immediately taking a bus into Albany and getting lost and the beginning of a four-year adventure and a lifetime of friendship Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Too many to pick just one – all with my roommate of 3 years, Mimi.
Golden Roses Reflections I picked the College of St Rose out of a catalogue and showed up on the first day of school never having seen the campus. All these years later this is what I know. I received a fine education but that could have occurred in many other schools. Classes, meals, rules, curfews, friends, adventures, but
always laughter and the company of special people are why the memory of 4 magical years remain imprinted on my heart.
Marcia Murphy Bassotti Contact Information Home Address: 37 Stonewall Lane Delmar NY 12054 Email address: mbassotti@gmail.com Home Telephone
518-439-0359
Family Information Spouse: Richard A Bassotti Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 6
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Janice M Farrell ‘62 Sister, Helen Doran Degnan ‘34. Aunt
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MA Math Education College/University: SUNYA
Graduation Year: 1972
Occupation/Title: Mathematics teacher and tutor
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: St Thomas the Apostle Church Hobbies and Activities: Grand children, quilting, reading Travel: Romania, Cyprus, Athens, Italy London. More to come.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Singing Favorite Class: Meteorology
Gail Ann Nizinkirck Contact Information Home Address: 55 Glenwood Road Troy New York 12180 Email address: gnizinkirck@hotmail.com Home Telephone
518-283-5981
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters Degree Guidance and Personnel Services College/University: State University of New York at Albany
Graduation Year: 1972
Occupation/Title: Elementary Teacher Enlarged City School District of Troy, New York Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Disney Teacher of the Year Honoree Community Involvement: I have been very active in my Ukrainian Orthodox Church. I have held several church offices, have been involved in many fundraising activities such as selling raffle tickets and making pyrohy, elaborate Ukrainian desserts, and Pascha to sell to people in the community. Hobbies and Activities: I have always had dogs and I enjoy walking with them and taking care of them as members of my family. I also love to garden and have several flower and vegetable gardens. Travel: I have taken several cruises and visited areas in Alaska, the Caribbean, New England, and Canada. I have also visited countries in Europe such as England and Germany.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education with Biology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: The students who did not live on campus spent time in the basement of the Science Building in a partially open space which was called The Day Hop Lounge. Favorite Class: Astronomy Favorite Professor: Mr. McGrath Memorable Classmate: I really enjoyed spending the little free time we had with Greta Horan McNamara, Donna Milkins, Jane Gerwin, , Barbara Warren Cahill, and Mary Jane Margiotta Wood.
Best Saint Rose Memory: We were the last all female class at Saint Rose. When we returned from student teaching in March, 1970, the atmosphere was so different with boys on campus. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: It was a warm spring day and we were sitting on a blanket outside in the sun waiting for our last afternoon class. We had taken off our knee socks to catch the rays of the sun. All of a sudden we realized that we had to get to class. We dashed into the science building, without putting out socks back on. We sat through class waiting for the nun to reprimand us for having no covering on our legs. If she noticed, lucky for us she said nothing.
Golden Roses Reflections As a fourth grade teacher in Troy, I had many Saint Rose student teachers. I always told them some of the rules we were expected to follow and they would just be amazed.
Kathleen “Kathy” McTague Odabashian Contact Information Home Address: 4 Norwood Drive, Menands NY 12204 Seasonal Address: 66 Fishpoint Rd Bolton Landing, NY 12814 Seasonal Residence Dates: June to November Email address: kathy048@yahoo.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
518-462-7004
518-265-5730
Family Information Spouse: Harry C. Odabashian, Jr. MD Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 2
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Catherin Mary Holes McTague 1947, 1996 Mother Jaime Durant 2016, 2019, niece
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Educational Psychology College/University: The College of Saint Rose
Graduation Year: 1972
Occupation/Title: Elementary School Teacher, Albany Public School System
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: 1968 Albany Tulip Queen, Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities 1970 Community Involvement: Board Member of St Peter’s Hospital Auxiliary, Historic Cherry Hill, Lake George Club (Secretary), Community Hospice, Cicotti Center (Community Outreach Center) Hobbies and Activities: Played competitive tennis-Ladies 4.0 Volvo Traveling Team State Champions, taught tennis, instruction for the town of Bolton Landing, NY 2005-2008. Travel: Rome, Holland, Germany, England, Ireland, Austria, France, Greece, Virgin Islands, Barbados, Jamaica,
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education (English)
Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Freshman/Sophomore Class President, Glee Club, Reporter for School Newspaper, “Inscape”, Working in an “Outreach program @ LaSalle School tutoring for 1st Communion. Student Activities Program, Liturgical Committee, Veteran’s Hospital Volunteer, Volunteer at the Center for Retarded Children (now known as Center for Disabilities). Favorite Class: Art & English Class Favorite Professor: Sister Mary Ada (Eileen) Lomasney, CSJ. Memorable Classmate: Kathie Hewig, Kathy Hayden, Katie Stapleton, Ann Barry Best Saint Rose Memory: Being President of my freshman/sophomore class, great opportunity to meet my classmates. Also being in Glee Club for 4 years.
Golden Roses Reflections Probably one of the most defining moments of my life occurred when I was a sophomore student at CSP. I was asked to go to St. Albans Bay, Vermont over an Easter break by Sister Theresa Wysolmerski to teach catechism instruction to children who were never exposed to formal religious education. (Sister’s brother, Father Wysolmerski, was paster of this very small parish and had asked sister to help him). I traveled to this small community on Lake Champlain with two other CSR (Elem ed majors) classmates for 10 days, and in the time period orchestrated lesson plans we had formulated before our arrival. St. Alban’s Bay was a very underprivileged area, fraught with economic hardship and a catholic church that was only 3 seasonal as it had no windows. These families really struggled, but the memory of this experience, recalling the enthusiasm also by their parents as well, still resonates in my heart after all these years!! I personally feel this experience for me reflected CSR’s mission statement during my student years. CSR being a school committed to faith, family and friends! I was blessed.
Maria “M” Pafundi Russell Contact Information Home Address: 5186 Derry Way Fayetteville NY 13066 Email address: mprussel@syr.edu Home Telephone Cell Phone
315-445-2666
315-382-4066
Family Information Spouse: Richard A Russell
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: M.A. Newspaper Journalism College/University: Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications Graduation Year: 1972
Retired: Yes
Occupation/Title: Professor Emerita, Public Relations, Newhouse School of Public Communications Syracuse U Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Co-author: "Media and Disasters: The Bombing of PanAm 103". Numerous national/international awards and recognition from United Way of America; the American Chamber of Commerce Executives; the U. S. Chamber of Commerce; The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA); and Aberje, The Brazilian Association for Corporate Communications. Most recently, in 2020: PRSA's Gold Anvil for life-time achievement in Public Relations. Community Involvement: Currently a member of the Advisory Board, Adirondack Architectural Heritage; Plein Arts Festival of the ADKaction organization; Vice Chair, national Commission on Public Relations Education; frequent national judge for communications awards programs. Hobbies and Activities: Volunteerism; Reading; Travel; Spending time with my husband, family, friends on Lake Champlain. Travel: Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa and throughout the U.S.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: B.A., English
Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Staff member, then assistant editor, then editor of "Inscape", the newspaper on campus. Intern at the New York State Assembly. Favorite Class: All of my English classes, especially Early English, Milton and His Age, Yeats Seminar and Shakespeare (taken at Siena in experimental cross-campus offering). Favorite Professor: So many! Mrs. Doris Grumbach; Sister Katherine Hanley; Father Romano Almagno; Professor S. R. Swaminathan Memorable Classmate: So many! My day-hop traveling companion and friend since kindergarten, Gay Rindone; the brilliant Jean Becker; the so-quiet/so-sweet Lillian Trudell; those who made me laugh non-stop for 4 years: Mary O'Brien, Mimi Reid, Kathy DeRosie and Kathleen Sullivan; and my partner in "good-trouble" to this day, Barbara Dwyer. Best Saint Rose Memory: So many! The hours and hours working on "Inscape" with JoAnne Crupi, Mary Lee Dunn, Libby Melcher, Janice Dooley moving it from a campus newspaper to a newspaper on campus; leaving campus to rush to my NYS Assembly Internship; parking in Nelson Rockefeller's designated spot. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: So many! Since I lived at home, I did not participate in the after-hours hi-jinks of my residence hall classmates but lived vicariously through theirs. Even though the statute of limitations has long expired, I think it's best to share those stories in-person at our reunions, but general categories would involve Siena College, movie theaters and the Saint Rose dining hall.
Loretta Preska Contact Information Home Address: 500 Pearl St. New York, NY 10007 Email address: loretta_a_preska@nysd.uscourts.gov Home Telephone Cell Phone
212-685-1163; 845-424-3501
917-273-65095
Family Information Spouse: Thomas J. Kavaler Number of Children: 2
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: JD 1973 Fordham Law School LLM 1976 NYU Law School Occupation/Title: Senior United States District Judge
Retired: No
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Chemistry Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Debate Favorite Professor: Sr. Mary Rehfuss Memorable Classmates: Gay Rindone, Pat Fox
Favorite Class: Organic Chemistry
Maria Rappazzo Garland Contact Information Home Address: 587 East Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Email address: mariagarland2@yahoo.com Home Telephone
802-446-3313
Family Information Spouse: Paul Garland Number of Children: 2 and 2 stepchildren
Grandchildren: 5
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MA, Special Education College/University: The College of Saint Rose
Graduation Year: 1977
Occupation/Title: Teacher Killington Elementary School
Retired: No
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education
Anne Marie Reilly Vadney Contact Information Home Address: 13 Equestrian Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Cell Phone
518-810-4839
Family Information Spouse: John Number of Children: 4
Grandchildren: 10
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Patricia Carey, 1974, Cousin Kevin Reilly, 1982, Cousin Kaylin Lossi, 2011, Niece
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Learning Disabilities College/University: The College of Saint Rose Occupation/Title: Teacher Averill Park SD, St Marie’s School, Cohoes
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Church, school, library volunteer, leadership positions Hobbies and Activities: Collecting Antiques, Gardening, Reading, Walking Travel: Ireland, Caribbean, Mexico
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Education- Biology Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Day Student Council Favorite Class: Biology-Anatomy & Physiology Memorable Classmate: Nancy Haley Andress, Liz Kerr Bouchard, Kathy Holm Wood, Jane Gerwin, Mary Jane Margiotta Wood, Sharon VanHensbergen/Fisher Best Saint Rose Memory: Wonderful friendships formed, dancing in King and I Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Carrying 25lbs. of fresh roasted Planters Peanuts on city bus Day Student Council’s Mardi Gras celebration. Oh, the aroma!
Golden Roses Reflections I look back at both my undergrad and graduate years at St. Rose fondly. The education, experiences and especially the people, have made a lasting impression on my life. In turn, I hope my actions and teaching over the years has positively influenced my children and those who I have come into contact with. Now I enjoy leisurely days reading, gardening, enjoying family and traveling. Truly blessed!
Gay Rindone Johnson Contact Information Home Address: 240 Pine Cone Lane Hinsdale, MA 01235 Email address: gaytanamaria@yahoo.com Cell Phone
413-446-4666
Family Information Spouse: Robert O Johnson Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
Great Grandchildren:
Life Since Graduation Community Involvement: Many volunteer activities, including cooking meals, reading the newspaper on the radio for the blind, driving for Red Cross, and numerous church activities. Hobbies and Activities: I enjoy reading, yoga, swimming, kayaking, long beach walks or walks of any length with friends. I like to downhill and cross country ski, and snow shoe in the winter. I still enjoy cooking and baking, entertaining company and family. I stay in touch with many friends made in the different areas of the country where we have lived...from grade school friends, HS and college friends, to neighbors in New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia, and Massachusetts, now scattered across the country. I am lucky to have friends throughout the world from my interaction with so many GE Plastic employees from the almost 18 years of working as the Relocation Coordinator at Plastics in Pittsfield, MA. Travel: US National parks, Greek Islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Santorini, Costa Rica, Hawaii. Many European countries, including France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal and the UK
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Chemistry Memorable Classmate: Maria Pafundi, Loretta Preska, Donna Oliver, Cathy Clarke, Linda Gress, Kathy Shannon, Peg and Mary Hart Best Saint Rose Memory: I was glad to help arrange a lounge area for the day hops.
Elizabeth “Betsy” Rowe-Manning Contact Information Home Address: 248 Woodscape Dr, Albany, N.Y. 12203 Email address: erowe1@nycap.rr.com Home Telephone
518-437-9927
Family Information Spouse: Jack Manning Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Theology College/University: LaSalle University
Graduation Year: 1980
Occupation/Title: Parish Life Directory
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Bishop Broderick Award 2011 Community Involvement: Food Pantry Crop Walk, Catholic Charities Board, Pres. Zonta Club Hobbies and Activities: Walking, Calligraphy, Gardening, Biking Travel: Tanzania, England, Belgium
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education - English Favorite Professor: Doris Grumback
Golden Roses Reflections I was a Sister of St. Joseph while at CSR.
Nancy Sandman Contact Information Home Address: 10 Maple Terrace, Needham, MA. 02492 Email address: nsandman2@gmail.com Cell Phone
617-872-2282
Family Information Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Margaret Dugan Sandman '40 (mother), Mabel Dugan Connors '30 (aunt), Sr. Regina Joseph, CSJ (year?) (cousin), Regina Conley '66 (cousin), Martha Connors Minahan '70 (former religious) (cousin), Anne Nerf Connors '58 (cousin by marriage), Brenda Aswad Dugan '61 (cousin by marriage), Grace Dugan '58 (cousin by marriage)
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MAT and MBA MAT in English College/University: Both degrees from Boston College
Graduation Year: MAT: 1973; MBA: 1985
Occupation/Title: Director, Corporate Foundation and Government Relations (Last job before retiring) Museum of Science, Boston Retired: Yes Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: Outstanding Alumni Award, Boston College Carroll Graduate School of Management; Community Service Award, COMPASS Community Involvement: Board member, COMPASS, a Boston community-based education and social service organization, and the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women; member, Strategic Planning Committee for the Osher Lifelong Learning Center at UMass Boston; participation in get-out-the vote efforts in PA, GA and NC. Hobbies and Activities: Long distance cycling, hiking, travel, reading, NYT Spelling Bee, time with family Travel: Among the most interesting have been Bellagio, Italy, Lake District of England, Israel, and Talloires, France.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English
Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: I was in the convent at the time and was not able to participate. Favorite Class: Early English Favorite Professor: Doris Grumbach Memorable Classmate: Most of the people I knew best were my high school classmates: Nancy Haley. Andress, Liz Kerr Bouchard, Barbara Dwyer Gunn, Kathy McTague Odabashian, among others.
Golden Roses Reflections I was accepted to St. Rose but entered the Sisters of Mercy after high school so spent the next two years in a formation program, after which I went to St. Rose, still as a member of the order. I graduated with a major in English and taught English and Journalism at Vincentian Institute, the high school I had attended. After two years of teaching, I left the order and went to Boston College to pursue a Masters of Arts in Teaching and later on, an MBA. St. Rose, and especially the English Department, prepared me with the critical thinking, writing and communication skills to adapt and broaden the nature of my work across a variety of disciplines. Early on, I transitioned into fundraising, focusing primarily on corporate and foundation grant development and ultimately management in this area for Boston area educational and health care institutions, and social service agencies. It made for a rich and rewarding experience, both personally and professionally.
Susan “Sue” Mazur Schneider Contact Information Home Address: 6820 Meadowood Drive, Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Email address: indiansfansue@hotmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
440-449-6820
440-655-6820
Family Information Spouse: Widowed Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 3
Relatives that attended Saint Rose: Joan Mazur Chouiniere BA 1973 (Sister) Lisa Mowak Atchinson, 1988 (Cousin)
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Mathematics College/University: John Carroll University, Cleveland OH.
Graduation Year: 1972
Occupation/Title: Systems Analyst, Navy Finance Center, Cleveland OH/ Exec. Director, The Recreation League of Cleveland Retired: Yes 2015 Community Involvement: Volunteer at Mayfield City Schools; Art Docent, Choral Music Boosters treasurer, set design & programs for Mayfield High Musicals, Hobbies and Activities: Gardening, Needlework, Bicycling, Hiking, Camping, Cross-County Skiing, Cleveland Orchestra Concerts Travel: Italy, France, US Virgin Islands, Cape Hatteras, National Seashore, US National Parks: Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier, Grand Canyon, etc.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Mathematics Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Debare Club, Philosophy Club, Math Club
Favorite Class: Real Analysis Favorite Professor: Carmen Artino Memorable Classmate: Chris Maguire, Jane Denkers, Lynn Schenke, Loretta Preska, Mar Best Saint Rose Memory: Debate Tournaments, Ceramics & Painting Classes, Friday Night Mixers.
Penny Donally Sessa Contact Information Home Address: 214 Hurricane Lane Sanibel, FL 33957 Email address: edandpenny@gmail.com Cell Phone
518-382-3861
Family Information Spouse: Edward Sessa Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 3
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Special Education College/University: The College of Saint Rose Occupation/Title: Teacher & Job Coach Northeast Career Planning
Retired: Yes
Community Involvement: Sanibel Native Plant Nursery, CROW (Clinic for the rehabilitation of Wildlife), Sanibel Library and Kayak Leader Hobbies and Activities: Quilting, “shelling”, gardening, reading, nature walks, Rita said to tell “you” crossword fanatics that my husband Ed, is a constructor for the NY Times & LA Times Travel: Russia, Alaska, Costa Rica & The West
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Business Education Favorite Class: Business Class Favorite Professor: Irene McDermott Memorable Classmate: Addie Thompson, Verne Lanue, Rita & the gang Best Saint Rose Memory: The friendship and the people. It helped to get away from home, be responsible and be rewarded. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: Verne Lanue took me to her home & taught me how to sew – now a life long habit & love
Golden Roses Reflections St. Rose was a unique opportunity to learn & grow in a safe environment. I missed having a “normal” Phys ed class but really enjoyed my horseback riding lessons! I only took one art class, but that class stayed with me and made me appreciate museums and all the sights and cultures I have seen while traveling. Here’s to good health and friendship!
Sandra “Sandy” Palmer Urbanski Contact Information Home Address: 11315 Wickersley Pl Tampa, FL 33625 Email address: urbans66@hotmail.com Cell Phone
813-833-7813
Family Information Spouse: Widowed Roger Urbanski Number of Children: 2
Grandchildren: 4
Life Since Graduation Occupation/Title: IT Specialist-US gov’t
Retired: Yes
Hobbies and Activities: Family Travel: (with husband) Europe, Russia, lived in Germany 8 years, Austria (Vienna) 4 years
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Math/Sec Ed Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Glee Club Memorable Classmate: Terry Hitt, Joanna Bisogno, Jeanee McKay, Ellen Korneat Best Saint Rose Memory: Living in St Anns & Lourdes Halls
Kathleen “Kathy” Walsh Contact Information Home Address: 9 Ridgeway Circle Springfield, MA 01118 Email address: kgwalsh35@yahoo.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
413 - 306 - 5878
413 - 563 - 9805
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Master's Degree Secondary Education College/University: Westfield State College
Graduation Year: 1975
Occupation/Title: K - 12 Foreign Language Teacher, Springfield Public Schools
Retired: Yes
Honors, Awards, Citations, Publications: In the summers I was hired to write for 2 local corporations. Community Involvement: I sing in my parish choir and occasionally serve as a Cantor. I also volunteer with 2 food distribution programs. Hobbies and Activities: Travel, Music , Home Decor Travel: I have driven Cross-Country 20x and have been in 48 states. I have also traveled and studied abroad.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: French Favorite Class: Sex at Six with Father Willi Favorite Professor: Sister Jean Pierre Memorable Classmate: Mary Duffy, Diane Gardner, Kathy Hayden, Meg Clarke, Cathy Clarke Best Saint Rose Memory: I appreciated the fact that we were in the NYS Capital District. It was a good exposure for many of us from small towns. Funniest Saint Rose Memory: The time Mary Duffy and I attempted to walk home on a Saturday morning. Home was 50 miles north - and needless to say, we never made it home on foot!
Golden Roses Reflections When I reflect on my time at Saint Rose - I am struck by the simplicity and conformity of the experience: the served meals in our Dining Hall with only one entree - the required "class meetings" with Sister Elise - the fact that we didn't have much choice in our schedules until junior year - and that we actually owned our own graduation gowns for all 4 years! Layer onto this the fact that we couldn't wear slacks during the week - it sounds like a 50's Life in a bubble! Ironically Life in the 60's off campus was one of the most tumultuous times in our nation's history - but I think many of us were unaware of, and uninvolved with, the bigger picture. I do feel that one of the strongest assets of Saint Rose is that it brought together many wholesome, well- meaning and sincere young women.
Kathy Westerholt Contact Information Home Address: 4613 50th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210 Email address: kswesty@aol.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
941-752-4002
518-506-2445
Family Information Spouse: Gail Koser
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: Masters in Health Education College/University: Russell Sage Retired: Yes Travel: China, Costa Rica, Germany, France, Ireland,England, Wales, Italy, Belize, Bonaire, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Netherlands, Mexico, Austria, Hungary, Alaska, Hawaii
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Saint Rose Extra-Curricular Activities: Drama Club Favorite Professor: Father Gullie
Sharon Whalen Contact Information Home Address: 16 The Arena St. Binghamton, NY 13903 Email address: whalens16@gmail.com Home Telephone Cell Phone
607-722-0727
607-727-1191
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS in Education College/University: SUNY College at Cortland
Graduation Year: 1974
Occupation/Title: Teacher at Binghampton City School District
Retired: Yes
Hobbies and Activities: gardening, reading, travel, family activities Travel: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Europe
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education Memorable Classmate: Teresa Carney, Maryann Taylor, Ann O’Sullivan
Mary “Mare” Wheeler Contact Information Home Address: 91 East Parkfield Court Wind Point, WI 53402-3139 Email address: mareawheeler@yahoo.com Cell Phone
507-398-7694
Family Information Number of Children: 3
Grandchildren: 3
Life Since Graduation Advanced Degree(s)/Major: MS Social Agency Counseling College/University: University of Dayton
Graduation Year: 1997
Occupation/Title: Associate Director at Sisters of St Dominic
Retired: No
Travel: Climbed in Annapurna Chain of Nepal @age50. Climbed Kilimanjaro @age 60. Hiked around Machu Picchu age 70.
Saint Rose Experience Undergraduate Major: English/French