nichols college alumni magazine / spring 2010

Volume 4 • Issue 3 • Spring 2010

M A G A Z I N E

Good Sports: The Bison Ridea 10-year Wave of Success

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Volume 4 • Issue 3 • Spring 2010NICHOLS COLLEGEM A G A Z I N E

1 FROM THE PRESIDENT

COVER STORY2 A Decade of Athletics at Nichols College

FEATURES8 Business Education Goes European

10 Meet the Board of Advisors

ON CAMPUS

11 McClutchy Named Trustees Chair, Hall

Joins Board

11 Daniels Walkway Dedicated

11 Chief Business Officer during College’s

Financial Transformation Retires

12 Students Examine Life Behind Bars

13 Seniors Hit the Pavement Running

15 President’s Society Dinner ~ A Time to Reflect

ALUMNI16 A View from the Hill

17 Business Owners Conference

18 Class Notes

19 Catching up with Ralph Bates ’51

22 McClutchy Receives International Honors

25 Catching up with Tammy Cardillo ’94

26 Urban Recounts Haiti Losses in Hometown Paper

26 Nichols Remembers

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Your Success Is Our Business

On the cover: Representing the achievements of the past decade

in Nichols College athletics are: front, AD Charlie Robert; sec-

ond row, Chelsea Miller ’12, Coach Natalie Soffen ’04 (women’s

basketball); third row, Coach Bill Carven ’94 (football), Emily

Widdison ’13, Jonathan Merjuste ’11; last row, Tim Smith ’10

and Coach Dave Sokolnicki ’98 (men’s basketball).

Message from the President

1Spring 2010 Nichols College Magazine

Student- Athletes DiscoverPassion, Pride, Potential

At its 2010 Convention in January, the National Colle-

giate Athletic Association unveiled a strategic platform

to strengthen the identity and mission of Division III

athletics. As a member of the NCAA Division III

Chancellors/Presidents Advisory Group, I was pleased

to see the statement’s primary message is to encourage

student-athletes to follow their passions and discover

their potential while dedicating themselves to learning

and growth.

At Nichols College, we’ve always stood by this

mission and have a long and proud history of promot-

ing athletics as an important piece of a student’s expe-

rience and an avenue to pursuing their dreams. Lessons

learned on the playing field contribute to the education

of the whole student, promoting the leadership and

teamwork skills that are essential to their professional

growth and development. Athletics also foster confi-

dence, pride, poise under pressure and sportsmanship.

With well over 50 percent of Nichols student body

participating in a varsity or club sport, we are assured

that students are taking advantage of the opportunities

sport offers them.

We’ve also been proud of our athletic success over the

years–from the program’s auspicious beginnings with

Hal Chalmers to football’s championship seasons in the

’70s under Coach Mike Vendetti to the dominance of

women’s basketball in the ’80s to the myriad teams

carrying on Nichols winning tradition in the ’90s.

In this issue of Nichols College Magazine, we feature

the past decade of Nichols athletics. We have experi-

enced an unprecedented wave of success, starting

with the opening of the Athletic Center in 2000 and

concluding with field hockey’s home turf appearance

in the NCCA tournament this fall–the third appearance

of a Nichols team in 10 years. In between, we’ve

prevailed at championships in football, men’s tennis,

golf, women’s soccer, and men’s ice hockey, and

earned the coveted Worcester Cup in 2008 which

measures our success in wins/losses across all varsity

programs.

These victories represent positive returns on our in-

creasing investment in facilities, coaching and recruit-

ment efforts. But they also symbolize the intense

commitment our student-athletes are making to the

game, to their team, and to Nichols while they follow

their passion and discover their potential. We continue

to be proud of their performance on and off the court

and thank them for the efforts they make in the spirit

of Bison and Division III athletics.

Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D.

In addition to the NCAA Division III Chancellors/

Presidents Advisory Group, President Townsley

is a former member of its Financial Aid Committee.

2 Nichols College Magazine Spring 2010

As the athletics director at Nichols College for the past 12

years, Charlyn “Charlie” Robert has presided over one of the

most successful decades in Nichols athletics. From the addition

of state-of-the-art facilities to appearances at three NCAA

championships, the program is infused with excitement and

promise and is reinvigorating the standards of Nichols

College–and Division III–athletics. So, why here, why now?

AD Robert talks about the surge in sports over the past decade

and how student-athletes are wearing passion and pride along

with Bison green and black.

Q. If you had to describe the past 10 years in Nichols Collegeathletics in one word, what would it be?

A. Growth.

Q. Please explain.

A. So much has changed in a relatively short period of time.

When comparing the picture of the 2000-2001 school year

to the 2009-2010 school year, facilities, staffing and sport

success are at a much higher level of production and

performance. In a way, we too have moved to HD, “high

definition.”

Q. What do you think has had the greatest impact on the AthleticProgram?

A. The building and opening of the Athletic Center addition in

the fall of 2000. This “postage stamp” opened the doors of

the campus and the Athletics Department for recruiting and

success. It was our “wow” factor at that point… and to a

2000

Athletic Center opens

Football plays in first ECAC Northeast Championship (at Western Connecticut State)

2001 First varsity women’s lacrossegame (at Elms)

Men’s tennis wins second consecutive TCCC championship (at Salve Regina)

A D ecade ofAthletics at

Nichols College

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degree, still is. As folks tour the campus and enter the

Athletic Center lobby they see and feel the potential that

the College offers by acknowledging the climbing wall,

racquetball courts and the diversity of flags hanging above

their heads which demonstrates that athletics is important

at Nichols College.

Q. In what ways has the College supported the AthleticProgram?

A. The commitment of President [Debra] Townsley to athlet-

ics, as an integral part of the success of the College, has

been outstanding. She has supported growth with facility

development of the Athletic Center and Vendetti Field. She

has supported full-time coaches in the strategic plan. She

spearheaded the hiring of a full-time commissioner for The

Commonwealth Coast Conference, which has had a direct

impact on the College athletically and with admissions.

Debra is highly respected within NCAA DIII presidents

and ADs as a participant in the development of financial

aid reporting–now academic progress reporting–and has

been a panelist at the NCAA convention. With her support,

I sit on the NCAA DIII Management Council showing that

professional involvement, exposure and marketing of the

College are important tenets to our success.

Q. Three of your coaches are Nichols alumni. What do you thinkinspires them to return to their alma mater?

A. Billy [Carven ’94], Dave [Sokolnicki ’98] and Natalie

[Soffen ’04] have a special appreciation of the opportuni-

ties and experiences that they had while attending Nichols.

They know the value Nichols has to offer its graduates, the

Golf wins TCCC team title (1st of8 teams); Joe DiStefano ’04 winsindividual title

Football wins NEFC Boyd Division Title

Women’s soccer wins TCCC title (vs. Endicott)

Women’s soccer marks first NCAA Tournamentappearance by any sport (at Tufts)

AD Robert

Charlie Robert came to Nichols College as the field hockey coach in

the fall of 1996 and was named the director of athletics in November

1998. In addition to all of the accomplishments of the past decade that

occurred under her leadership, Robert was named the ECAC Jostens

Female Administrator of the Year in October 2008. From 1983 to 1996

she was the head field hockey coach at Union College, where she was

awarded the New York Collegiate Female Coach of the Year in 1988.

A member of the NCAA Division III Management Council, she is

also currently the chair of the NCAA DIII Women’s Lacrosse Champi-

onship Committee and a member of the ECAC Field Hockey and

Officiating Negotiating committees.

Robert has served as the NCAA DIII Field

Hockey chair, and currently serves as the

secretary of TCCC and the chair of its

Women’s Basketball Committee. She also

chairs the Colleges of Worcester Consor-

tium Directors of Athletics Committee.

Robert earned a BS in physical educa-

tion from SUNY Cortland and an MS

in sport management administra-

tion at UMass Amherst. In

college, she was a four-year

player and captain in field

hockey and lacrosse.

2002

Spring 2010 Nichols College Magazine

Three Times a CharmSophomore Krista-Jean Forand is one of severalthree-sport athletes at Nichols College. In 2009, shewas named The Commonwealth Coast ConferenceWomen’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year, and she is also astandout in field hockey and ice hockey.

“Being a three-sport athlete takes a special person-ality, and KJ certainly has what it takes,” says Head Field Hockey CoachKristan Mallet. “She is at her best among her teammates in the heat ofcompetition. KJ is always willing to do whatever it takes to help herteam achieve success, even if it includes sacrificing her personal athleticgoals.” In her first season as attacker in women’s lacrosse, she scored 36 of the Bison’s 85 goals–the program’s fifth-most single-season total.She added 10 assists–tied for second-most in a season.

Forand ranks fifth on the women’s ice hockey team’s all-time scoringcharts, but it was her debut with the field hockey team in the fall thatstands out in many people’s minds. A midfielder by trade, Forandstepped into the starting goalkeeper role at the beginning of the seasonand never looked back, taking the team to the TCCC Championship andthe program’s first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Along with a 1.04 goals against average–theseventh-lowest in Division III–Forand posted a 17-6record with six shutouts in her introductory season.She earned TCCC weekly honors five times duringthe season en route to a spot on the 2009Longstreth/NFHCA Division III New England EastAll-Region Second Team.

“KJ is a natural athlete, but she works hard allthe time–on the field and in the classroom,” addsHead Women’s Lacrosse Coach Damir Pesa. “She’sone of those kids that coaches love to have on theirteams.”

2004

Baseball earns berth to DIII NE Championship for3rd time

Golf team wins WorcesterCity Tournament

Turf field dedicated toretired Football CoachMichael Vendetti


growth and potential that can be reached

here due to caring and dedicated faculty

and staff and, most importantly, they want

to share this with dedicated, aspiring

future Nichols alumni. They believe

deeply in our philosophy and our priorities

of family, academics, athletics, commu-

nity service and social development. We

are very fortunate to have such passionate

coaches who share these priorities. As

alumni, their recruiting, coaching and

mentoring of our student-athletes exudes

Bison pride!

Q. The NCAA is updating its mission statement for Division IIIathletics. How do you define Division III athletics?

A. One word: passion. I am very pleased with the newly

presented platform and the creativity of the three Ds:

discover, develop and dedicate. The positioning statement

of “follow your passions and discover your potential” is

what Nichols College and DIII is all about. I look

forward to coming to campus every day to work my

passion along with our staff. We look forward to stretch-

ing the potential of our student-athletes and teaching them

life lessons and values through the avenue of athletics.

Q. Some time ago, Nichols began referring to athletics as co-curricular activities rather than extra-curricular. What didthis change signify?

A. With this change, President Townsley and the Board of

Trustees acknowledged that our student-athletes are being

2003

Men’s basketball team wins John Jay BloodhoundHoliday Tournament in NYC

2005

Contest Manager

Dick Scheffler ’63 has

seen a huge increase

in the number of

students making use of

our facilities.“Both

athletes and non-

athletes are staying

in shape.”

On the GoHead Football Coach Bill Carven ’94 and his staffdescribe senior Lawrence Scott as one of themost athletic and versatile players on their team,and certainly the fastest. Scott is always on the go, whether settingrecords on the football field or jetting from class to his jobs as a securityguard, coach and fitness trainer.

In 2008, Scott was named an ECAC DIII New England All-Star, to theNew England Football Conference First Team and the All-Worcester AreaSecond Team at return specialist. He led the NEFC and ranked eighth inthe nation with a 28.7 yard kick return average, totaling 546 yards on19 returns. He racked up a school-record 255 yards against Curry includ-ing a 90-yard return for a touchdown. In his senior season, hetransitioned to linebacker and was briefly sidelined with injury, butcouldn’t stay still for long, finishing with 46 tackles (20 solo) to go with347 yards on 20 kick returns.

Scott spent six months of his sophomore year training at the Boyl-ston Police Academy–some of it during the football season–and workedweekends with the Worcester Auxiliary Police Unit. He’s been workingsecurity year-round for the past four years at Allied Barton, the largestAmerican-owned security officer services company.

In his “spare” time, Scott teaches aerobics atMaximum Fitness in Oxford, Mass., and hasstarted a class on campus. He was an assistanttrack coach for the last two years at Oxford HighSchool, training athletes in sprints and jumps,and this spring is set to take charge of theThompson (Conn.) Middle School track program.

“I like being active and helping people,”Scott says with a smile as he heads out the doorto train some friends in the weight room.

2006

First night football gameon Vendetti Field

Chris Brock ’09 wins TCCCGolf individual title

Golf wins TCCC team title; Pat Pio ’10 wins individual title

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2007

educated outside the borders of the campus and repre-

sent our institution in the “external classroom.” “It takes

a village to raise children,” as they say, and we afford a

very collaborative effort to prepare our students for their

careers and for life.

Q. How do you define success in an athletic program?

A. Student-athletes maintaining a commitment to their

education, including athletics participation, outside

commitments to family, work and community service.

Our success will always be measured by the athletic

“win” column but when student-athletes cross the stage

with their diploma in hand and a legacy of earnest dedi-

cation and commitment to all facets of life–that is

success for DIII athletics.

Q. What was the impetus for the development of BISON Pride?

A. I was concerned about the “negative” evolution of

sportsmanship from professional to collegiate to high

school sports–both participants and spectators. Nation-

ally, we have been on a downward spiral with poor

sportsmanship being highlighted and broadcast daily.

As an educator, I wanted to be proactive and be sure that


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Athlete and ScholarMolly McGuire’s tennis career at Nichols College isnothing short of amazing. The Commonwealth Coast Con-ference Rookie of the Year in 2006 went on to ace five

Nichols records by the close of her fall season and wasnamed the TCCC’s Women’s Tennis Senior ScholarAthlete of the Year in 2009.

McGuire holds the Bison’s career singles anddoubles victories records with 50 and 36 wins respec-tively and set the Nichols single-season standard forsingles wins in 2006 with 14, again matching it in2008. With a career singles record of 50-9, she holdsthe highest career singles winning percentage at 84.7percent, and set the single-season mark at 93.3percent, with a 14-1 record in 2006.She guided the women’s tennis team to promi-

nence with program-best seasons in 2008 and 2009, when the Bisonposted a record 10 and then 15 wins. Off the court, McGuire is equally talented. She has been a Dean’s High

Honors student since stepping foot on campus with a major in marketingand a minor in sport management. The 4+1 MBA candidate has already

completed her minor and begun graduate workduring her senior year.“Molly is truly one of a kind,” says Head Men’s

and Women’s Tennis Coach Paul Brower. “She isan amazingly talented athlete who has been a hugeinfluence on our program over the last four years.Her cheerful demeanor and upbeat attitude havebeen as important to the success of our program as

her phenomenal backhand. It was a fitting honor when the TCCC namedher as the Senior Scholar Athlete, and she leaves behind a tremendouslegacy of success both on and off the court.”

2008Nichols wins Worcester Cup

Charlie Robert named ECAC Jostens Female Administrator of the Year

First varsity women’s ice hockey game (vs. Holy Cross)

Golf wins DIII title at NEIGA Championship


Nichols College is acknowledged and recognized for the

class we bring to competition venues as coaches,

athletes, spectators and hosts. In working with our

Student Athlete Advisory Council, BISON Pride was

developed as our sportsmanship code. BISON represents

Business, Inspire, Strive, Opportunity and Neighboring,

which is a friendly reminder of our integrity.

Q. To what do you attribute the growing number of champi-onships in this decade?

A. The passion, belief, determination, hard work, dedication

and patience of our coaches, staff and

student-athletes, along with the support of

President Townsley and the Board of

Trustees. They supported and allowed our

vision and dreams to materialize–they

believe in our potential, they have a

commitment to the strategic plan, and they

too had the vision. Now they can enjoy and

relish the fruits of everyone’s labor by

“riding this Bison wave” of success.

Q. What’s on the horizon for Nichols athletics?

A. More excitement, more success, more

hard work, and more commitment and

dedication to providing our student-athletes

with the best possible DIII, Nichols academ-

ic and athletic education and experience.

Nichols makes June Rockwell Levy Rink itsnew home for men’s and women’s ice hockey

Equipment Manager

Bates Craver: “The

Athletic Center is a

place where all

students can commit

to the spirit-mind-

body connection so

necessary to complete

the academic mission

of Nichols students.”

Above ParFrom senior Pat Pio’s first collegiate golfmatch, it was evident that his career atNichols College was going places. He fol-lowed up his debut two-under-par against Babson at Dudley Hill GolfClub in late September with a medalist performance at the Blazers Invi-tational less than a week later, and Pio was on his way to becoming oneof the most highly awarded golfers in Nichols history.

By the fall, Pio had earned All-New England honors in four consecu-tive years, two The Commonwealth Coast Conference individual titles,the 2009 Division III ECAC individual title and PING Division III All-America and All-Region accolades. He had also led the Bison to a TCCCteam championship and an unprecedented fall 2009 season in which theteam took top honors in seven of 11 events, including the program’s firstNew England Intercollegiate Golf Association Division III title.

In his sophomore year, Pio, with a one-over-par performance at theEssex Country Club, led Nichols to its second team championship in sixyears. He earned silver medalist honors at the ECAC Championship andfinished second out of 113 golfers at the Lou Flumere Invitational. He

also took home top honors at the Babson Invi-tational en route to earning a spot on the PINGDIII All-Northeast Region Team.In the 2008-09 season, Pio was just one of

two golfers from New England to earn PINGDIII All-America status and was the first All-American in any sport at Nichols since 2003.He took home medalist honors in five of ninefall events, finishing second in two others,including the ECAC and TCCC championships.He finished eighth overall at the NEIGA Cham-pionship, leading Nichols to the DIII title and afourth-place finish overall–the team’s best-everfinish at the event.

Men’s ice hockey wins firstECAC Northeast Championship

(vs. Wentworth)

Men’s ice hockey makes first NCAA Tournament appearance (at Hobart)

First time hosting an NCAA Tournamentgame (Field Hockey vs. MIT)


2009

Field hockey wins TCCCchampionship (vs. NewEngland College)

Bison Athletic Affiliations

ECAC: Eastern College Athletic Conference

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

NEFC: New England Football Conference

NEIGA: New England Intercollegiate Golf Association

TCCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference

Score Board

In the past decade, Nichols athletics has scored

on many fronts. Here’s how the numbers stack up:

Worcester Cups 1

NCAA Tournament Appearances 3

TCCC Individual Golf Titles 4

Conference Titles 6

NEIGA All-New England Honorees 7

Conference Players of the Year 7

Conference Senior Scholar Athletes of the Year 8

All-Region Honorees 8

ECAC Tournament Appearances 15

Conference Rookies of the Year 16

All-ECAC Honorees 28

Winning Seasons 56

All-NEFC Honorees 56

TCCC Tournament Appearances 60

All-Worcester Area Football Honorees 83

All-TCCC Honorees 197

Wins 1042

Games 2310

Winning Percentage .458


By Julie Errico

This spring, Nichols juniors Amy Kent and Christine Ward

will trade the quiet, sheltered environment of the Nichols

campus for European University’s campus in Barcelona, Spain,

a city with a cosmopolitan reputation for its fashion, cuisine

and art. The students will be the first to venture overseas as

part of Nichols affiliation agreement with EU.

The affiliation reflects a joint vision of Nichols President

Debra Townsley and EU President Dirk Craen. “Both of our

schools are entrepreneurial in nature and open to partnerships.

By working with European University, we each are able to

meet the needs of our students who will be working in an

increasingly global marketplace,” says Townsley. EU President

Craen adds, “Partnering with Nichols is a move designed to

provide an increasingly international approach to the curricu-

lum while giving students even more advantages for the

inevitable career launch.” Nichols students can attend one of

EU’s campuses in Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom

and Spain.

While at EU, Kent, a management major, and Ward, a

business communications major, are looking forward to living

in the new student residence hall with its contemporary design

and ideal location on the marina in Barcelona’s Melon District.

“While we considered EU’s London campus, we wanted the

challenge of being immersed in different languages–in this

case, Catalan and Spanish,” notes Ward. “We really want to

experience the culture,” adds Kent.

The pair hopes to experience the culture through travel and

also through interaction with fellow classmates and faculty.

EU’s student body is made up of more than 70 nationalities,

and its faculty comes from 21 countries. This diversity will

help the students gain an understanding of not only cultural

differences but the differences in the way businesses operate

as well.

While there are many commonalities among business prac-

tices, students will gain an international point of view at EU to

add to the U.S. perspective they get at Nichols, according to

Tom Cafaro, vice president for enrollment and marketing. “If

students take an international management course in

Barcelona, it’s taught from the perspective of Europe. That’s

true of all of the courses they will take–advertising, finance,

and accounting. This knowledge should be extremely valuable

to students as they begin their careers and pursue their future

career goals.”

The EU affiliation, which is coordinated at Nichols

through the Robert C. Fischer Policy and Cultural Institute, is

one of five that the College offers for students interested in

studying abroad or off campus. These programs include

Academic Programs International, Regents College in London,

Semester at Sea, and the Washington Center. During the past

year, Nichols has seen a 30-40 percent increase in the number

of students interested in these study-abroad programs, with a

substantial number of those coming from first- and second-

year students who are planning ahead for their junior and

senior years of study.

What’s different about Nichols relationship with European

University, however, is the business focus, says Len Harmon,

director of the Fischer Institute. “I am excited about EU

because it gives our students access to a program specifically

related to business. Students who are interested in EU benefit

Business Education Goes European

Best friends and Nichols juniors

Amy Kent and Christine Ward

are enjoying a semester in

Barcelona, Spain. For

Massachusetts-based students,

the career advantage to

understanding the European

perspective is immeasurable.

Kent’s father, who works for an

international pharmaceutical

company with a location in

Barcelona, is even arranging for

a tour of one of its European

production plants for both

Nichols students.

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European University student Espen E. Saeverud, from Bomlo,Norway, discusses his American collegiate experience.

What impact do you feel this American businessschool experience will have on your career path?

Having a greater understanding of American business,

as well as American culture in general, will help lever-

age me competitively for jobs with multinational

corporations.

What do you like the most about attending NicholsCollege?

I like experiencing first hand American collegiate life,

meeting new people and being exposed to new

perspectives. I also like the seriousness of Nichols as a

business institution. The professors are knowledge-

able, and no matter what problem I had, a staff

member was quick to resolve the issue.

What words of wisdom can you leave for Nicholsstudents?

That’s easy…travel. Travel as much as you can while

you're young and have the chance. There is so much

more in the world to see than just the U.S. and it will

expand your understanding of global business issues.

I’ve been to New York City, and hope to do more trav-

eling around the U.S. this spring.

What’s your favorite class?

Well, I have enjoyed all of my classes, but a special

class for me during the fall semester was Business,

Government and Regulations with History Professor

Paul Lambert. He presented a U.S. historical

perspective, and his lectures were engaging and

thought-provoking.

Have you been homesick?

Yes. It was wonderful to go home for Christmas to see

my family and friends. I am used to being away for

an extended period of time, as I studied in Spain for

two years. And I do miss Norwegian cuisine; it’s very

hard to eat healthy on an American campus.

The American Way

by learning about business from a European perspective as

well as by being immersed in the local culture,” adds Harmon.

Students interested in studying at EU can attend for just a

semester or can pursue dual degrees (Bachelor’s of Business

Administration/Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administra-

tion) from both EU and Nichols. The program requires that a

student be a junior in good standing with at least a 3.0 grade

point average. Students must also write an essay explaining

why they are interested in the program and meet multiple times

with Harmon.

Students pursuing the dual degree attend EU for two

semesters, take five courses per semester (30 credits) at EU

and then return to Nichols to complete their final two semes-

ters. They then earn a BSBA from Nichols and a BBA at EU

for the same price, providing an incredible added value not

only for students but for future employers as well. European

University students also have the same opportunity to attend

Nichols to earn a dual degree.

Like Nichols, EU provides small, dynamic classes and its

faculty offers both academic credentials and relevant work

experience to promote a strong connection between the work-

place and the classroom. EU offers ten different business

specializations including leisure and tourism management,

international relations, sports management, and global banking

and finance.

The partnership also allows graduate students the option of

earning a joint MBA with EU’s Center for Management Stud-

ies. “Having a joint MBA provides graduates with an advanced

degree from two prestigious business programs on two conti-

nents giving students a competitive advantage in today’s global

economy,” says Rayanne Drouin, director of academic

programs in the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies.

“Additionally, student interaction and discussions within the

classroom are enhanced because each student brings his or her

own unique international perspective and experience to the

learning process.”

Ultimately, participating in the Nichols/EU affiliation

program will enhance graduates’ resumes for their initial job

and make them more effective as they advance in their careers

and are required to work with a variety of cultures.

“This partnership provides a major advantage for our grad-

uates,” says Cafaro. “It comes back to the core of our career

focus. There’s a good chance graduates will have to work inter-

nationally or interact with other companies that do. Even our

graduates who work for small or medium-sized businesses are

going to encounter some international exposure at some point

in their careers. Graduates who have that international back-

ground definitely have an advantage.”



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George E. Vogel '67Vice President, Protector Insurance Agency

Dr. Henry B. Wainer '72President, Sid Wainer & Son

They come from as far away as Kenmore, Wash.,

Kingwood, Texas, and Bay, Shore, N.Y., and as close as

Dudley, Mass. Their professions range from business

owners to CPAs to bankers to professors to retired

customer service specialists in fields as diverse as finance,

manufacturing and hospitality. Most are Nichols alumni

representing class years from 1952 to 1993; others are

loyal friends of the College–including retired trustees who

want to continue their active affiliation with Nichols.

They are the Board of Advisors, and for the past three

years, Nichols College has come to rely on the talents and

expertise of this esteemed group of volunteers who share

ideas, skills, professional networks, enthusiasm and interest

in the mission of Nichols. These ambassadors increase the

profile and prestige of the College and further connect

Nichols students to the realities of the business world. The

Board is co-chaired by David Lombard and Stephen Davis.

Meet the Board of Advisors

Mark B. Alexander '72Investor

Ted AvlasBusiness Assistant to theSuperintendant, Webster

School Department

Bruce R. Barton '67Sr. Vice President (ret.),Fleet Financial Group

David G. Bedard '86CFO, New York Life Invest-

ment Management

Alice C. Belden '85MBA ’92

Customer Service & SystemsManager (ret.), Rogers Corp.

Leslie H. BrooksProfessor, Nichols College

Janet BullardInvestment Manager, A.T.

Whitehead Inc.

Robert A. Bullard '52President (ret.), KHB Corp.

Bradford C. Child ’70 AAI Vice President, Lykes

Insurance Inc.

James L. Conrad Jr., Ph.D.Professor Emeritus,

Nichols College

William P. Daly Jr. '94Franchise Owner, Daly

Kenney Group LLC

Henri M. David Jr. '64Vice President/Director of

Marketing, Resources Management Corp.

Stephen A. Davis '80President,

Ventry Industries LLC

John B. Dirlam H ’09President, J. I. Morris Co.

Edward A. Dixon '83Managing Director, R.W.

Pressprich & Co. Inc.

Brian P. Foley '75Financial Consultant/VicePresident of Investments,

A.G. Edwards & Sons

Anthony M. Fruci '94Vice President, Fidelity

Investments

Leo L. Gaudette '81Director of Regional Corporate Accounts,

Johnson & Johnson Cos.

Samuel R. Haines '73President, Gear Motions Inc.

David G. Hale '75Sr. Vice President for Ameri-

cas (ret.), Polaroid Corp

Richard B. Hardy H ’90Chair/CEO, Hyde Manufacturing Co.

John M. Harrison '68Principal, Miller+Harrison Inc.

Raymond W. Hencir '67Vice President/Trust Officer,

Bank of America

Henry Howard II '69Sr. Vice President,Southridge Asset Management LLC

Jean D. Jones HargerPresident, Putnam Card &

Gift Shoppes Inc.

Francis B. Keefe '73General Manager, Xpedx –

International Paper

Rosalie P. LawlessVice President of Human

Resources, VNA CareNetwork Inc.

Thomas S. Lodge '79Partner,

PricewaterhouseCoopers

David F. Lombard '65Publications Consultant

(ret.), Jostens Inc.

Francis J. Lovell '71Vice President (ret.), Brown

Bros. Harriman & Co.

Michael A. Lukasek '87Vice President, Goldman

Sachs & Co.

John D. MacPhail '65President/Sr. Executive

Advisor, Jack MacPhail LLC

Timothy E. Madden '95Regional Vice President,

Fidelity Investments

Christopher W. McCarthy'92 MBA ’97

Sr. Vice President/Reg. Director,TD Wealth Management

Lee A. McNelly '69Sr. Account Executive,

Sennott Insurance

Thomas H. Niles '63Sr. Advisor, Boston

Residential Group LLC

Philip Pettinelli '71President/CEO, Southbridge

Savings Bank

J. Arthur Rizy Jr. '57District Manager (ret.), The

Gunlocke Co.

Alvah O. Rock '63Director of Facilities &

Services (ret.), TheMcGraw-Hill Cos.

Sherwood A. SchaubJr. '64

Chair, Goodrich CapitalInternational

Richard O. Shea '74President/CEO, Spiration

Inc.

George ShusterCEO, Cranston Print Works

Co.

Kenneth R. Snell '91 Vice President/ Portfolio

Manager, US Trust, Bank ofAmerica Private Wealth

Management

William J. Steglitz '93CPA

Audit Manager, Stowe &Degon

Juan M. Velutini '84Vice President/Director,Banesto Securities Inc.

Michael J. Vendetti '81Head Football Coach (ret.),

Nichols College

Robert N. Weibel '88Sr. Managing Director, JP

Morgan Chase Bank

John F. White '71 MBA ’79Sr. Vice President of

Commercial Lending,

Nuvo Bank and Trust Co.

Tammy A. CardilloWolf '94

Sales Manager, HewlettPackard

Charles Zabriskie Jr.President, Zabriskie Family

Foundation

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At its annual meeting in October, the Nichols College Board of Trustees votedJohn H. McClutchy Jr. ’72 to succeed Robert J. Vaudreuil ’77 as its newchair. In addition, Thomas J. Hall ’69 joined the board as a new trustee.

“It has been the tireless efforts of the Board of Trustees which has ledNichols to new heights,” said President Debra M. Townsley. “I would liketo express my personal gratitude for their commitment to this institution.”

McClutchy, who joined the board in2007, is founder and managing member ofThe JHM Group of companies founded in1989. Over the past 30 years, he has beeninvolved in all aspects of real estate devel-opment including acquisition, financing,construction and management of a varietyof developments throughout the UnitedStates. Throughout his career, he has beeninvolved in the development of over

50,000 residential units as well as approximately 5 million square feet of retail and commercial space.

McClutchy is a member of the Urban Land Insti-tute’s Affordable Housing Council and the ConnecticutHousing Finance Authority’s Committee for the Preser-vation of Affordable Housing. He also is a trustee forthe Merritt Parkway Conservancy. In October 2000, hewas named to the Mayor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing in Stamford,Conn. In 1996, he was named by Henry Cisneros, then secretary of Housingand Urban Development, to a panel to redefine HUD.

Hall is managing director/branch manager of Wachovia Securities,which was recently acquired by Wells Fargo Advisors. He worked for AT&Tout of college and later held vice president, senior vice president andbranch management positions at Advest, First Albany Companies and FirstUnion Securities, respectively.

McClutchy Named Trustees Chair, Hall Joins Board

In a brief ceremony on October 16, President Debra M. Townsleythanked the Fred Harris Daniels Foundation for generously supporting theupper campus restoration project and dedicated Daniels Walkway with atablet inset in concrete.

“The Campus Common and its surrounding walkway represent theheart of the Nichols College campus,” stated President Townsley. “It isthe center of academic activity and the main thoroughfare for studentstravelling to class and to the library.”

The project entailed replacement of the walkway with reinforced con-crete, the addition of pedestrian amenities, such as street lamps andbenches, and the installation of an irrigation system to maintain newlyplanted trees and landscaping.

President Townsley thanked Daniels Foundation Trustees MeridithWesby and Jonathan Blake ’69, a member of Nichols Board of Advisors,for advocating on Nichols behalf. Townsley also acknowledged the hardwork of Associate Vice President of Buildings & Grounds Robert LaVigneand his staff in completing the construction this summer.

President Townsley noted that Daniels Walkway is a source of great pridefor the Nichols community and is one part of a new master plan to continu-ally enhance the learning and living environment for Nichols students.

Daniels Walkway Dedicated

Susan K. Tellier, who oversaw a dramatic fiscal turnaround of NicholsCollege, has retired as vice president of administration. She has been suc-ceeded by Michael J. Stanton.“I would like to recognize Susan Tellier for eleven and one-half years

of service to Nichols College,” said President Debra Townsley at acampus community forum. “The College is financially stronger, the budgetmore tightly managed, facilities are vastly improved, and she hasbefriended many. Sue, thank you for your contributions.”

From 1998 to 2003, Townsley and Tellier, with guidance and supportfrom the Board of Trustees, were instrumental in returning the College tofinancial stability through a series of cost-cutting and revenue producingmeasures. Faced with a 10-year downward spiral in enrollments andinfrastructure, shrinking numbers of college-aged students and a stagger-ing operating deficit, they embarked on a full-scale, five-year turnaroundthat enabled Nichols to see a positive change in net assets two yearsahead of schedule. The aggressive multifaceted approach included reaf-firming the Nichols mission as a business school, a critical view ofoperations, improvements to curb appeal, the addition of business

Chief Business Officer During College’s FinancialTransformation RetiresUMass Medical School Controller is new VP

specializations and a focus onfriend-raising.

In February, the College wel-comed Stanton to the seniormanagement team to replaceTellier. He most recently servedas controller for UMass MedicalSchool where he was responsi-

ble for the integrity of financial operations, including accounts payable,bursar, financial aid, general accounting and payroll functions, as well asfinancial planning and oversight of the Worcester City Campus Corpora-tion, the school’s real estate management and development subsidiary.Previously, he was director of accounting for the Massachusetts Educa-tional Financing Authority, controller for All Seasons Services Inc., andmanager of financial reporting for Rolls-Royce Naval Marine Inc.

A CPA, Stanton holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBAfrom Bryant University.

“I am delighted that Michael has agreed to join Nichols. He brings awealth of knowledge as a seasoned financial leader with strong techni-cal, business and operational experience,” says President Townsley.

President Townsley and Daniels Foundation Trustee MeridithWesby stand on the transformed Daniels Walkway.

From left, outgoing Board ChairBob Vaudreuil, President Townsley,and new Chair John McClutchy

Thomas J. Hall ’69


Susan K. Tellier Michael J. Stanton

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Students Examine Life Behind Bars

“We don’t live in a nice place, because we are not nice people,” oneinmate told 33 Nichols College criminal justice management, sociologyand psychology students as they toured Rhode Island’s Maximum SecurityPrison on October 8 in an examination of life behind bars.

Correctional Officer Shawn Largy, who oversees the Special Commu-nity Outreach Education Program (SCORE), met the Nichols students atthe metal detectors and then the group proceeded into another securedarea where officers monitor the activities of prisoners from a centralizedcontrol center using closed-circuit television cameras and a computertracking system. The final destination was the Visitors Center whereinmates addressed the group.

The inmates, hand selected for the SCORE Program, were serving sen-tences for a variety of offenses from murder and robbery to rape. Theytalked candidly about peer pressure, gangs, bullying, truancy, and violenceand substance abuse as well as the life choices and behaviors that led toincarceration.

The visit was one of several initiatives created by Kim Charbonneau,chair of the Criminal Justice Management Program at Nichols College, toensure students have exposure to field experience to enhance their classwork. (See related story.)

“Seeing a prison up close was awesome, particularly viewing thehousing units while the inmates were there. I was impressed by the pris-oners’ openness about the negative effects of peer pressure,” saysChristopher Kerrigan ’12.

Students felt the experience reinforced what they learned in their Amer-ican Corrections course. The course, which explores topics such asunderfunding, rehabilitation, crowding, officer pay and burnout, also exam-ines long-standing and emerging issues impacting correctional facilitiesfrom a solutions point of view. “I can now see why there must be clearlyoutlined regulating policies and procedures,” says Shauna Dandy ’10.

Nichols students get a

reality check at the

Maximum Security

Prison of Rhode Island,

the state’s oldest

operational prison.

Patrick Audette ’13 was impressed by the duties of a correctionalofficer in “care, custody and control.” He found routine discipline effec-tive "because the prisoners appeared to be very respectful of thecorrectional officers present," he relates.

Officer Largy, one of 300 correctional officers who supervise 455inmates in a prison with an operational capacity of 409, says, “My job isto make sure these guys are safe. I have to deal with hundreds of inci-dents a day. It’s survival of the fittest.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, job opportunities for correc-tional officers employed by state and local government prisons and jailsare excellent, but the work is stressful and hazardous. Correctional offi-cers are trained to know the security and custodial requirements of theprisoners with whom they are dealing. Two of the SCORE officers aremembers of tactical response teams, which are trained to respond to dis-turbances, riots, hostage situations, forced cell moves, and otherpotentially dangerous confrontations.

Since visiting the prison, Dandy recognizes the volatility of the situa-tion, summing it up for her fellow students: “Most of the inmates arestuck in 6 x 8 foot cells for the rest of their lives!”

Maximum Security inmates impart life lessons to Nichols students.

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Charbonneau: Keeping it RealKim Charbonneau wants to open students’ eyes to the realities of criminal justicemanagement. Since becoming chair of the CJM Program at Nichols College in2008, she has developed a course on corrections and is planning one on deviantbehavior, organized a trip to Rhode Island’s Maximum Security Prison, facilitated acommunity service project where students helped the elderly negotiate computer-ized driving scenarios for license renewal, and is simulating a police physicalfitness test for students this spring.

“It’s so important for students to get out and have exposure to the real worldto supplement what they learn in books,” says Charbonneau. She is also intent onbringing the outside in, securing the Dudley police chief as an adjunct instructorand a U.S. Marshall to speak to students about federal jobs.

Charbonneau is determined to show students the range of what’s available inthe criminal justice management field. The CJMspecialization at Nichols has always had astrong foundation in private security, thanks tothe efforts of James L. Dunbar ’51 of DunbarArmored, who helped develop the program andwho sponsors two students to attend the Ameri-can Society for Industrial Security conferenceeach fall. Charbonneau, who has served as aMedicaid fraud investigator for the Rhode IslandAttorney General’s Office, captain at a prisonthat housed federal detainees, and a deputysheriff, is eager to illustrate all of the opportuni-ties in the field of law enforcement–and thebenefits of having the Nichols business back-ground. “I have a master’s in criminal justice but it

wasn’t until I got a master’s in public adminis-tration that doors really opened for me,” shesays. “I tell the students that they are blessedbecause they have that business background aswell as exposure in the criminal justice special-ization. The FBI, for instance, is looking forpeople with backgrounds in accounting.“Currently, Charbonneau says the Department ofHomeland Security offers the greatest growth

potential, as it is planning to hire tens of thousands of new people in the next fiveyears. “When the economy is down, crime can go up. There’s a strong correlationthat could be the case. If you can work for any of the organizations under Home-land Security, you’ll always have work and you’ll be working in the field helping tomake the U.S. safe and a better place to live,” she says. “What more could you dowith your life?”With over 100 students and growing in the CJM Program, Charbonneau admits

that the proliferation of TV crime shows may be an impetus for the spike in studentinterest in criminal justice. But she is quick to set students straight. “I tell themthat the field is so glamorized on TV. It’s not just a job, it’s a profession, it’s acalling. I’ve always felt that,” she points out. “It’s not about getting in, making acomfortable living, arresting people. It’s more than that. You have such anawesome responsibility when you can take away somebody’s civil liberties.”

Ford in her City Island office cubicle making sales calls for the

Harrisburg Senators.

Specializations: Sport Management/Legal Studies

Internships: New Britain Rock Cats (2009) and Harrisburg Senators (2010)

Employer: Harrisburg Senators (Penn.)

“I knew at an early age that I wanted to work in sports,” saysAshley Ford, “and even managed my high school baseball andbasketball teams.”

After searching a job website and electronically submitting aresume, she completed a telephone interview, which enabled her toshow off her engaging phone presence. (She credits her experiencewith the Nichols Fund phonathon for helping to polish those skills.)Today, she makes 250 telephone sales calls a week for the Harris-burg Senators, an Eastern League baseball franchise. This spring,she’s living in a Harrisburg penthouse with eight other interns andreceiving a small internship salary with commission until she gradu-ates in May. Then, she officially begins her professional career withthe Senators.

Ford’s close-knit family is thrilled that she is living her dream (inbaseball and as the first member of her family to graduate from afour-year college), but both parents wish she lived closer to herNaugatuck, Conn., home.

Ford’s advice to other seniors: “Make sure you learn to budgetso that you can pay your first-year bills.”

Seniors Hit the Pavement Running

Ashley Ford

“I have a million ideas–

and I like to run with

them,” says Charbonneau,

who is pursuing a

doctorate in law and

policy at Northeastern

University.

The Class of 2010 faces a daunting task to find meaningful work inthe worst economy since the Great Depression. In these “can-do”snapshots, we salute four Nichols seniors who have securedemployment before graduation. Our successful job hunters madeintelligent career decisions by taking incremental, critical steps tohone their talents and skills; strategically planning to get whatthey want by “getting out there”; putting in long hours at intern-ships (some multiple); making contacts in the field; and stayingfocused on the goal of realizing a return on their educationalinvestment.

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Nichols (left) with two of his colleagues, in an attempt to stay as

sterile as possible, dress in hospital "scrubs" as they work on the

Cisco wireless router/access points in the operation rooms at Boston

Medical Center.

Specialization: Management Information Systems

Internships: Town of Burlington (2006-2008), Fallon HealthClinic (2009)

Employer: Platform Solutions Inc., Boston.

Michael Nichols spent his summers wisely. Using his technology know-how, he staffed information technology help desks in his hometown forthe Burlington, Mass., Town Hall, and then for the Fallon Health Clinic.While at Fallon, a networking miracle occurred.

The president of Platform Solutions, a privately held company special-izing in advanced networking, security, and application infrastructuresolutions, gave Nichols a business card to discuss what an IT collegeintern did, and Nichols called him directly to discuss his capabilities. Aftermeeting the company’s vice president of sales, human resource manager,and the president at lunch, Nichols realized that he wasn’t being inter-viewed for an internship position, but rather, for a network/systemsengineer position, which he landed for a handsome salary with benefits.

Nichols’ ultimate career goal is to become a chief information officerable to optimize business operations. “I know that technology demands alifetime of continuous learning,” he says, “and that’s why I love it.” Goodthing, considering the rigorous upcoming training he faces as a Cisco Cer-tified Network Administrator.

Nichols’ advice to other seniors: “Everyone you meet has contacts.Ask them for help.”

Nichols College Magazine Spring 2010

Specialization: Marketing

Internship: Liberty Mutual (2009-present)

Employer: Liberty Mutual,Auburn, Mass.

In the summer of his junior year, Oxford native Derek Cassell hit thejackpot when he started working in a paid internship for $18/hour at thefifth largest P&C insurance company in the U.S., Liberty Mutual. Hewanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, a sales manager for Liberty, byprospecting for new business and working closely with branch sales rep-resentatives.

In addition to the PDS Program, Cassell states that his favorite profes-sor, Larry Muller, prepared him for his new business career. When hestarts his full-time position after graduation, his base salary will be$40,000 during several months of intensive training and then, incremen-tally decrease until it is substantially dependent on commissions.

Cassell’s advice to other seniors: “Everyone you meet is a potentialemployer…or customer!”

Specializations: Accounting/Management

Internship: Graham, Huckins & Shepherd, PC, (2009-2010)

Employer: Greenberg, Rosenblatt, Kull & Bitsoli, PC,Worcester, Mass.

As a field hockey star, Sara Bailey holds two Nichols career records: mostgoals (50) and most points (115). She made an equally aggressive off-the-field effort to find an experiential, paid internship which ultimately

opened doors for an accounting career. Shearranged her schedule to take classes in themorning and intern in the afternoon.Bailey used her student-athlete accomplish-

ments as a conversational ice-breaker wheninterviewing for an entry-level accounting posi-tion. “Interviewers were particularly interestedin discussing my time-management skills anddiscipline juggling both academics with sports,”she comments.As the first member of her Athol, Mass.,

family to graduate from a four-year college,Bailey says her parents were ecstatic when shegot a call from David Mayotte ’91, vice presi-dent at Greenberg, Rosenblatt, Kull & Bitsoli,stating that she had gotten a job at his firm witha handsome salary package with full benefits. Bailey’s advice to other seniors: “Get your

face out there and shake a lot of hands.”

Cassell believes new business is

just a call away at Liberty’s

Auburn office.

Derek Cassell

Bailey brings her

field hockey team

leadership skills to

her job.

Sara Bailey

Mike Nichols


The annual President’s Society Dinner on October 16 was a

time to reflect on the many years Nichols has been success-

fully transforming students into tomorrow’s leaders and thank

the alumni, friends, faculty, staff and foundations who

continue their generous investment in the Nichols mission.

Recognizing annual gifts of $1,000 or more, the President’s

Society Dinner celebrates the leadership of these donors who

provide a foundation of support for Nichols students, faculty

and staff.

At this year’s event, President Debra Townsley honored

Bob Vaudreuil ’77, outgoing chair of the Board of Trustees,

with an engraved gavel, and welcomed newly elected chair,

John H. McClutchy ’72. Also, the College recognized the

charter members of the Scholars’ Society, a new giving level

for individuals who make an annual contribution of $25,000 or

more to Nichols. Several students were on hand to personally

thank the attendants, and the evening featured a special video

presentation of various members of the campus community

expressing their gratitude to these donors for making a differ-

ence in their lives.

During this time of festive reflection, Nichols President’s

Society donors are invited to see how their gifts can affect

change and create opportunities, then and now.

President’s Society Dinner 2009 ~ A Time to Reflect

(from left to right) President Debra Townsley presents the charter

members of the Scholars’ Society: David ’65 and Susan Lombard,

John McClutchy ’72, Marilyn and Jerry ’66 Fels, Marty Power ’78.

Members not pictured: Keith Anderson ’81, John ’72 and Robyn

Davis, Mary DeFeudis, Robert Kuppenheimer ’69, Peter ’74 and

Madeline Lynch and Ray Pecor ’59.

Professor Emeritus John Katori ’55, Tammy Cardillo ’94, Professors

Emeriti Keith Corkum and Richard Valle

The Daniels Auditorium is transformed

for the annual President’s Society Dinner.

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Alumni

My favorite time of year on campus was

always winter, real winter with lots of

snow, and with it came Massachusetts

snow days, something we were never

accustomed to in northern New Hamp-

shire. Nothing beats a great day to

lounge around and maybe engage in a

game of snow rugby or football. It’s

always great to be the “Top of the Hill”

where the rest of the school year is all

downhill full speed ahead.

As we near commencement, we are

very excited to receive the newest

inductees into an elite group of fewer

April 27: Hartford, CT, ReceptionThe Hartford Club

46 Prospect St., Hartford, CT

6:00 p.m.

Host: Tom Hall ’69

April 29: Alumni and Class of ’10 Wine & Cheese Reception

Ingraham Room, Nichols College

4:30 p.m.

Host: Alumni Office

April 30: Worcester, MA, Reception Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*

Hanover Theatre

2 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA

7:00 p.m. Reception

8:00 p.m. Show

Host: Alumni Office

* Show tickets are available for purchase

through the Alumni Office for $20

(2 tickets per alumni).

A View from the HillBy Robbie Munce’99 MBA’01

President, Nichols College Alumni Association

Nichols College Magazine Spring 2010

than 10,000 members worldwide, the

Nichols College Alumni Association.

This elite group can say, “I've done it.

I lived on the Hill. I was part of the

Nichols community. I lived the dream,

and I'm one of the best prepared gradu-

ates entering the job market.”

Current Nichols alumni should be on

the lookout for our recent graduates; this

proud group has to watch out for each

other, and to go even further, seek out

each other. Who better to fill one of the

vacant and highly coveted seats in your

office than one of our own? The Nichols

network is strong and has unlimited

potential to grow stronger with every

graduating class, not only for new grad-

uates but also those who may be chang-

ing careers or have been the unfortunate

victims of today’s economic cycle.

There are few stronger bonds than those

of us who bleed green.

I can honestly say that we are begin-

ning to see a change in the culture of the

alumni. At every event, be it sporting,

alumni, homecoming, our numbers are

growing. This past homecoming was the

most well attended that I can remember

in the 10 years since I graduated. Thank

you. Thank you to the school for making

it so easy for more alumni to want to

come back to campus. Thank you to the

current students for making us feel

welcomed back on campus. Thank you

to our fellow alumni for getting out and

supporting the school.

I look forward to continuing my

work with you to ensure Nichols, like its

graduates, has a bright future.

Join us for any of these upcoming receptions in 2010…

May 20: Greenwich, CT, ReceptionGreenwich Country Club

19 Doubling Rd., Greenwich, CT

6:30 p.m.Hosts: Brad Hvolbeck ’63, Sherwood

Schaub ’64, Henry Howard ’69

May 26: Boston ReceptionThe Union Club

8 Park St., Boston, MA

6:00 p.m.

Hosts: Ed Dixon ’83 & Steve Davis ’80

July 17: Annual Alumni Golf TournamentDudley Hill Golf Club

1:00 p.m.

Watch for details on these additionalevents…• Long Island Roundtable• Chicago, IL, Roundtable• Denver, CO, Roundtable• Providence, RI, Reception• Washington, DC, Reception• Worcester, MA, Breakfast


Alumni

Then you need to attend the Business Owners Conference

Are your revenues struggling in the down economy?

Does your marketing strategy need an overhaul?

Is your company compliant with HR regulations?

Do you plan to transition your company to new ownership?

For one day only, Nichols will make available, experts in the fields of

marketing, management, human resource management, ownership

transition, accounting, etc.

A select field of professors, consultants and fellow business owners

will provide you with useful tools and information to help enhance,

build and develop your business.

Hosted by Nichols College

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

12:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Nichols College Campus, Davis Hall


Young Business OwnersLuncheon(40 years and younger)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Sit down before the conference

with President Debra Townsley and

our guest speaker.

Topics include:

• Workforce challenges in a recovering

economy

• Management for improved performance

• Accounting and finance

• Website strategies

• Marketing

Look for more details on our website at

www.nichols.edu/alumnifriends/bizowners

or contact the Alumni Office

at 866-622-4766 for more information.

Alumni / Class Notes


Please send your news directly to

your class scribe. If you do not have

a class scribe, news may be forwarded

to [email protected]. Digital

images are preferred, but please do not

crop them! The higher the resolution

the better – 300 dpi (dots per inch) is

best. Digital images may be sent

directly to the Alumni Relations Office –

[email protected]. Prints may be

sent to: Nichols College, Alumni Rela-

tions Office, and P.O. Box 5000, Dudley,

MA 01571.

1940C l a s s S c r i b e | Richard McLellan

3436 Button Bush Dr.

Zellwood, FL 32798-9620

407-886-5539

[email protected]

1943Charles Jones writes, “To the boys of

’43, our numbers may be a little less, but

the spirit is still there! Remember those

happy days on the Hill!”

1948C l a s s S c r i b e | Stanley Finn

70 Franklin St.

Northampton, MA 01060-2039

413-586-0886

1950C l a s s S c r i b e | Robert Risk

309 Conestoga Rd.

Wayne, PA 19087-4009

610-688-8242

F ro m t h e C l a s s S c r i b e …

This column will go north and south,

including fellow alumni from New

Hampshire to Puerto Rico.

After Nichols, John Veazey went to

the U.S. Air Force and then to Syracuse

University College of Forestry. He got

married in 1953 and went into the family

retail lumber business in Laconia, NH.

John has three children and two grand-

children.

He has served as city councilman and

mayor of Laconia, and currently is in the

of the article, contact the Alumni Office

at [email protected] or toll free

at 866-622-4766.

1951C l a s s S c r i b e | Tom Bartsch

303 Archer Mead

Williamsburg, VA 23185-6582

[email protected]


Happy New Year! By now you have all

received the 2009 fall/winter issue of

Nichols College Magazine. If you would

like to know who wrote the letter to me

about going to Nichols, let me know.

Send me an email or a postcard telling

me what is going on in your life and I

will answer you.

1952C l a s s S c r i b e | Roger Parker

HC 67 Box 6

Nogal, NM 88341-9700

505-354-0539

[email protected]

1954C l a s s S c r i b e | William Gallagher

7122 Oak Fairway

Tulsa, OK 74132

[email protected]

Bob Wohlman writes to fellow alumni

and Orange County, CA, neighbor, Art

Fries ’56 that he has been a California

resident since 1958 when he left the U.S.

Army. Since 1974 he has been living in

Fountain Valley with his wife whom he

married in 1958. They have two daugh-

ters. Wohlman still follows Nichols

basketball and football scores when they

make their way into his local paper.

1956C l a s s S c r i b e | Arthur Fries

225 Via San Remo

Lido Isle

Newport Beach, CA 92663-5511

949-673-7190

[email protected]

state legislature. John is still owner and

president of Retail Lumber Co. and

enjoys skiing, sailing, and boating. A

few years back, he took me and several

others on a boat ride across the lake–

talk about a wild ride! John is looking

forward to our 60th reunion on Saturday,

September 25, 2010, as I hope all of you

are. Save the date in your calendar.

Jeronimo Esteve-Abril was born in

Cuba, but has lived in Guaynabo, Puerto

Rico, since 1960. Also a U.S. citizen, he

is married and has two children and six

grandchildren. Currently, he is chairman

of Bella International Corp. where he

still works five days a week. Established

in 1963, the company began as a Honda

motorcycle dealership and later became

the exclusive distributor of Honda,

Acura, and Bombardier products for

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The corporation also operates a car

rental service, a travel agency, and a car

audio and security systems outlet.

When Jeronimo was 20, he inter-

rupted his studies at Nichols to join his

father in Cuba in the administration and

development of various enterprises, such

as dairy and cattle farms, an automobile

business, and a land development firm.

Soon he was running his own business,

selling electronic equipment and home

appliances. Later, he also established

two other companies for the distribution

of coin-operated vending machines.

Although he still refers to himself as

a “humble car salesman,” Jeronimo also

heads other businesses in Puerto Rico

dedicated to real estate and financing

and various car dealerships in Louisiana

and Texas. He organized Headquarter

Toyota in Miami, FL, and sold it to his

son, Jeronimo, in 1994. His son also

owns Headquarter Lincoln Mercury and

acts as a special advisor to the CEO.

Jeronimo is proud that he has

enhanced the quality of life for Puerto

Ricans by contributing over 250 direct

jobs to the local economy and providing

professional development for employ-

ees. He also serves as a volunteer in the

board of directors in many civic and

non-profit organizations.

He was recently featured in an article

in The San Juan Weekly Star. For a copy



Catching Up With Ralph Bates ’51

Though he would be the first to tell you he was “just a

lucky guy in the right place at the right time,” Ralph

Bates’ success as a businessman couldn’t have possibly

come on luck alone. Bates began publishing the Greater

Boston House Buyer’s Guide in 1962, right around the same

time the Polaroid camera had been introduced to the

market. With the introduction of the camera, Bates was

able to pioneer printing not only a property listing, but

also providing actual pictures of the homes for sale. He ran the company for 23 years before

selling it in 1985. In addition to publishing his monthly guide, he purchased two apartment

buildings in Arlington, Mass. “It was a great time to buy,” Bates reflects.

Bates’ successes have led him to do some extraordinary philanthropic things, the high-

light of which came in 2006. While listening to the WEEI-NESN Jimmy Fund Telethon, he

called his old friend, Jimmy Fund Chair Mike Andrews. Andrews, former Red Sox second

baseman, gave Bates a tour of the Jimmy Fund Clinic. Knowing a donation would be put to

great use, he presented Andrews with a check for $1 million. “I am truly very happy to be in

the position to make such a gift,” Bates says.

A 1951 graduate of Nichols, Bates reports that he very much enjoyed his time on

campus, where he participated in basketball, track, and soccer. He currently resides in

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. ~ Ron Powers ’08

Editor’s Note: On February 22, Bates presented the ALS Association of Massachusetts Chapter with a$300,000 donation, the largest single gift the chapter has ever received.

1957C l a s s S c r i b e | Kent Tarrant

45 Valley View Dr.

P.O. Box 496

Hampden, MA 01036-0496

413-566-5130

[email protected]


Andy Fisher showed up for his annual

New England visit with his wife Marcia.Don Claprood, Dave Fleming, Art

Rizy, and myself and our wives all met

for dinner and some Christmas cheer at

the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA.

Dave is active on the lecture tour telling

about “Growing up Next Door to Albert

Einstein.” Is there a book in the offing,

Dave?

Did you know that Don’s wife Jean is

Jack Kelly’s twin? She reports that

Jack is well and very active on the local

sports scene.

The ’57 Scholarship Fund is growing

towards the endowment goal, with all

additional support welcome.

1959A message f rom Char l i e Howe…

What was going to be my last article

for the Class of ’59 turned out to be

anything but that! Don't get me wrong,

I'm still looking for someone to take

over the job.

What a nice response over the past

month. Out of the blue, I received a call

from Richie Gerber, who after living

in Long Island, New York City,

Montreal, and San Francisco, is now

splitting time between Allentown and

Philadelphia, PA. He has been in the

textile business his entire career. He

shared his many good memories about

Conant Hall, hopefully there are more

to come. His email address is

[email protected].

I was also in touch with Sandy

Tuttle, George Morrison, and Dave

Umba ’58, prior to Dave's 50th wedding

anniversary. Sandy and Mary headed to

Pt. St. Lucie, FL. for the winter. Email

him at [email protected].

From Elliot “Chick” Putnam living

in Hilton Head, SC: both he and his wife

Christine are in good health and playing

lots of golf. Email him at Elliotput-

[email protected].

Bob Gould will be in the Sarasota,

FL, area for the winter. Email him at

[email protected].

I got a call from Mike Donnelly,

who is living with wife Joan in Lake

George, NY. We had a nice chat about

places that we have lived and worked.

I asked to be remembered to his brother

Phil ’64. Mike told me a story about

“Mo” Knudsen, who is the retired

president of Globe-Knudsen. Hopefully

with Mo’s permission, we can share

it with you sometime. It has something

to do with meat slicers. Mike is still

selling and distributing bricks at

www.empirebricksales.com. He will be

coming down to Florida this winter for

the Sailfish Tournament in Stuart. Email

him at [email protected].

It was nice to get a note from

Howard Rubin aka the “Glove Doctor.”

He has been living in Boca Raton, FL,

for the past 10 years. He is also a gradu-

ate of the University of Miami and the

president and co-owner of KOMBI

Gloves, the leading glove supplier to the

ski and snow sports industry, with manu-

facturing plants in Shanghai and Viet-

nam. Check out www.kombisports.com.

It's very impressive.

Help us locate the following: Ted

Anastos (MA) John Huxster (DE) Joe

LoBello (MA) Bert Yagoda (NY or

FL).

Thanks to those of you who got in

touch.

Charlie, aka "Whale"

1962C l a s s S c r i b e | Charlie Howe

May–September

383 North 3rd St.

Surf City, NJ 08008-4926

[email protected]

October–April

17468 Cornflower Ln.

Punta Gorda, FL 33955

941-575-8150 u




I had a nice chat with Dick Knoener,

who is still in the garden and lawn busi-

ness in Granville, NY, at the foothills of

the Berkshires. He brokers products in

the New England market and has no

plans of retiring.

Rene Langevin is still involved in

athletics at Bartlett H.S. in Webster, MA.

He doesn’t coach anymore but has been

the athletic director for the last four

years. He said that it's something to do

to keep him out of Karen's hair. They

have six grandchildren, five boys and a

young "princess," Annika. Last year he

was the director of the Massachusetts

state lacrosse tournament. He has only

one problem with that–his golf game is

suffering!

George Bartlett says his wife

Deanie has had a rough time health-

wise over the past 18 months. We all

wish them well. Email him at

[email protected].

Spoke with Hugo Pagliccia and his

wife Carol. Their son Mike broke a

Guinness World Record by traveling 750

miles in a Sea-Doo in 24 hours through

rough seas as part of a fundraiser for the

American Cancer Society.

Paul (PZ) Zimmerman and Pete

Judd enjoyed each other’s company at

Bald Peak Country Club in New Hamp-

shire. They played in a member-guest

tournament and came in dead last. (Who

had the bad day?) At a tournament at

Pete's club in Dataw, SC, they came in

first in their flight, only to get blown

away in the finals. (It's apparently better

playing in the South.) Paul and his wife

Deb visited the Judds in Hope Town

Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas over New

Year’s. Pete lives there in the winter then

navigates back to SC, in the spring. His

wife Patti sells real estate. Paul and Deb

live in Stuart, FL, in the winter enjoying

what you are supposed to enjoy in

Florida. Life is good. They plan to

attend the opening of the Nichols satel-

lite campus at Palm Beach in February.

Dick Makin and his wife Pam report

that after spending the holidays up north

with their family, they’re now back in

Naples, FL. Kate and I hope to see them

at the alumni gathering in February.

Pete Whitney and his wife Beverly

are doing fine. Pete had a heart attack

and triple bypass last winter, but has

bounced back and is doing quite well.

He says that he has more energy now.

Their grandson Tripp is playing lacrosse

(which makes Great Uncle “Whale”

happy.) Pete says that watching him play

is amazing; his skill level is unbeliev-

able. Go Tripp! Pete hopes to attend a

February Florida alumni gathering.

Email him at [email protected].

Stephen Posner is retired and living

with Ruth, his wife of 46 years, in the

sticks of Cumming, GA. He worked in

the commercial and industrial tire busi-

ness, mostly in the NY, area and for

the past 10 years in Georgia. They have

two daughters: Stacy, an attorney in

New York, and Kim, who lives in Marri-

etta, GA, plus three grandchildren.

Email him at [email protected].

Kate and I are doing well. We do

some work with autistic and develop-

mentally disabled children and still race

sailboats and enjoy Florida. Kate still

loves her painting, and has been ac-

cepted into a number of juried art shows,

plus she has done some commissioned

paintings. Our house serves as her

gallery. We plan on getting together with

Henri David ’64 and his wife Liz in

March at Boca Grande, FL.

As I mentioned to some of you in my

recent email, congratulations to the

Class of ’62 for having the highest

percentage of participation in the 2009

Nichols Fund. Let's shoot for two years

in a row.

Best to all,

Charlie, aka "Whale"

1963C l a s s S c r i b e | Bruce I. Haslun

16 Gilder Point Ct.

Simpsonville, SC 29681

[email protected]


I can truly remember sitting on a stool at

Red’s Café, John Miles ’60 at my side,

drinking “dimies” and trying to write a

critique of “Mending Wall” by Robert

Frost. The deadline was second period

the following day at Mr. Eddy’s English

class. Fear can be a terrific motivator.

So, 47 years later I sit in my armchair,

my good wife at my side, staring at a

blank sheet of paper. In two days we

leave for Antigua. In one day this

verbiage needs to be in the hands of

Editor Veshi. I love a challenge!

Last time around I reminded y’all

that the whole purpose of these notes is

to keep us informed about us and that I

didn’t feel “us” was cooperating. As

usual, the Class of ’63 came through!

Thanks for a great response.

I’ll start with a picture I received

awhile ago. It comes from Bill Cleary in

San Antonio, TX. It was folded into a

piece of stationery that said, “Peter

Brusman and Bill Cleary checking out

the bison at a ranch near Comfort, Tex.”

I can remember when Cleary and Brus-

man went to places like Endicott Junior

College to check out… ah, but that was

another time, wasn’t it?

Our erstwhile senior class president,

Ross Weale, sent an email with some

very kind (and much appreciated) words

about these notes. Ross had been on the

Cape in August and ran into Mike

Peretz. Mike and his wife run a pair of

successful women’s specialty stores in

Orleans and Chatham. Mike, send me an

email and tell us more.

Coach John Turro says he and

Adele have four inches of wet snow

topped with a couple of inches of rain.

They’re wishing they’d gone to Naples,

FL, early this year. (Be careful what you

wish for. Our local newspaper reported

on December 30 that on the same date in

2008 the temperature was 72 degrees.

On that day in 2009 our high was 27!)

John got up for Homecoming and had a

great time.

Peter Brusman and Bill Cleary among thebison.



the 45th reunion. I know our 50th is four

and a half years away, but I would love

to hear if you think you’ll be making the

effort to get to the Hill. While you’re at

it how about some “tidbits” on what

you’ve been up to. Being the scribe for

“our” class, I was asked several times if

I know the whereabouts of some of you,

but all I could say is I have not heard

from them “yet.” (That is in quotes as I

am still hopeful.)

I did hear from David Doe right after

Thanksgiving, by way of Facebook. I'm

not into that too much, so I responded

the old fashioned way, email. He lived

upstairs in Daniels his freshman year.

I believe it was Conant after that. From

1964-1967 he was in the Army through

Officers Candidate School, a class

behind Bob Gascoyne and Carl

Gilbert. He worked for 3M Co.

(1967–1975) out of Pittsburgh and NYC.

Turns out “Gas” worked out of the same

office. Dave saw the light and married

Ms. Judy in 1968, and they have three

children, all born in New Jersey. He

worked in sales for Benjamin Moore &

Co. in Rhode Island until 2000 when he

retired. They put up with the cold

weather until 2004 and then moved to a

warmer climate, Southport, NC. Lila and

I had the pleasure of meeting them for

lunch in Myrtle Beach right after New

Year’s. It is always a good time recalling

those good old days. We all moved to

the south to enjoy the warmer weather

and tonight the temperature will dip into

the teens. Still warmer than what you

Yankees are experiencing.

Bob Hood’s wife finally retired and

they are on their way to Texas in their

42-foot RV to see their daughter and will

then head west for a few months. They

spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with

their son in Orlando, FL. Guess this is

the beginning of that so called

“good life.”

Speaking of the good life, I think I'll

get back to mine.

“And The Beat Goes On”

Jack Lubbers and wife Theresa

wished us all a good year. He says

his old roommate, Dave Paulson, is

having some tough health problems.

A simple note, card, or phone call

would really be appreciated. Don’t

look now, but some of us aren’t

exactly college age these days.

Gene Cenci and his wife Ann say

they were lucky enough to sell a

Florida condo just ahead of the great

economic meltdown. They are happy

to be in Vermont and among family

which includes father, uncle and aunt

ages, 97, 95, and 93! I hope someone

is recording those voices for future

generations of Cencis. Gene says he

would be willing to “assist in getting

classmates back to campus for our

50th.” That’s just three years away.

Seems like a long time, but did

anyone else notice how fast we went

through the first decade of the 21st

century?

Pete and Diane Brusman say hi to

y’all. Pete is kind enough to say he

enjoys reading these glad tidings.

(Diane, I was just kidding with that

Endicott Junior remark. Peter was a

scholar whom we rarely could drag

away from the library.)

We have warm wishes from old

Merrill Hall mate, George Euler and

wife Florence. If anybody is looking

for a nice piece of property in the

Carolinas, give them a call. The

acreage is between the Hatfield and

McCoy properties which may

account for the good asking price.

In October, Art Tozzi was home

in Conn. for his 50th high school

reunion. Next day he drove up to

Nichols and spent the evening with

John Katori. He lunched with

Coach Vendetti, toured the campus

and was “amazed” at the changes of

the last 12 to 15 years. He had hoped

to get together with fellow lacrosse

teammate, goalie Rene Langevin

’62, but it didn’t pan out. Art too is

aware that 2013 is coming and is

making plans.

Ed Mazzetta and his wife

Suzanne hope our days are merry

and bright. Carol and I bumped into

Ed in Hartford’s Bradley Airport as we

were disembarking on a Charlotte flight

to visit the grandkids. Ed was waiting to

embark for Charlotte and home, wrap-

ping up a business trip. The four of us

are hoping for a get-together in 2010.

Dave Shemm has been happy and

busy hunting in New England and out

west. (I think he said Wyoming.) Dave

also very proudly announced that his

10-year-old grandson had bagged two

deer during our South Carolina season.

Sounds like Grandpa teaches well. Dave

had a call from a Nichols Forestry grad-

uate who is trying to organize a Forestry

School reunion on the Hill. If any of you

’63 Stump Jumpers are interested in

more details, try the Alumni Office at

866-622-4766 (toll free).

I had a most warm and delightful

conversation with Dave Lombard ’65,

who called to wish a good Christmas

and New Year. It is always good to talk

to Dave. He keeps up with some of those

younger lads who graduated after us old

shellbacks.

I would ask that those of us who do

pray, please include our classmate Stan

Urban and his wife Nicole who own a

hotel in Haiti. Those who don’t please

keep your fingers crossed and the

Urbans in your thoughts.

Keep it up with the cards, emails and

telephone calls! Let’s get the winter over

with and then comes spring.

I will think of y’all daily while lying

on the sands of Galley Bay…“You

betcha!” as Sarah would say.

Editor’s note: Stanley Urban contacted

Nichols to let us know that he and his wife

are safe. See related story on page 26.

1964C l a s s S c r i b e | Warren Bender

3604 Kingsley Dr.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7714

[email protected]


Can you believe we’re a quarter of the

way into ’10 already? I just got used to

putting ’09 on my checks! Not much

news to report since my last offerings on

u



McClutchy Receives International Honors

The Institute for Interna-

tional Sport recognized

John H. McClutchy Jr.

’72 and his wife Janet at

the inaugural Ambassa-

dors of Peace Dinner on

October 28 in New York

City. They were among

other distinguished indi-

viduals and organizations

honored for their

“profound appreciation

of the scholar-athlete/

artist and sportsmanship

programs of the Insti-

tute.” The dinner featured

General Colin Powell as

keynote speaker and benefited the Institute’s important initiative, the World Youth

Peace Summit, to be held in Connecticut in 2011.

McClutchy, chair of the Nichols College Board of Trustees, has become one of

the country’s leading experts on the use of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and

tax-exempt bonds for the development of affordable housing. In his career, he has

completed in excess of 55,000 housing units and more than 5 million square feet of

retail and commercial space. The McClutchys were recognized for their active

involvement in their community and their support of the World Youth Peace

Summit’s mission.

1968C l a s s S c r i b e | Frank Cianflone

c/o Maxiglide

Box 415

Stow, MA 01775

978-897-2317

[email protected]

1969Clas s Sc r ibe | Robert Kuppenheimer

4627 Tremont Ln.

Corona del Mar, CA 92625-3130

[email protected]

Scott Shank writes that having retired

after 26 years in federal law enforce-

ment he is living a quiet existence in

Yarmouth, ME, and would be happy to

hear from any classmates who would

care to swap memories, be they en-

hanced or diminished by time.

1972C l a s s S c r i b e | Donald Jaeger

8 Lord Joes Lndg.

Northport, NY 11768-1571

[email protected]

Paul Gauvin was recognized by Mount

Wachusett Community College as the

Harold E. Drake Citizen of the Year. The

award recognizes a community member

who exemplifies extraordinary volun-

teerism and commitment to the North

Central Massachusetts region. Currently

he is the president of Henri Enterprises.

He and his children have volunteered by

delivering holiday dinners to the elderly

and shut-ins on Christmas morning,

through the Salvation Army’s Meals on

Wheels program for the past 20 years.

Gauvin also serves as chair of the Center

for Well Being, and on the boards of the

Crocker Field Restoration Committee,

North Central Chamber of Commerce,

Workers Credit Union, and Thayer

Symphony Orchestra. He has also been a

35-year member of the Rotary Club of

Fitchburg, and a Eucharistic minister

and finance committee member of

Sacred Heart Parish of West Fitchburg.

Fellow alumnus M. Marcus Moran ’66

was in attendance when Gauvin was

presented with the award.

1973A message f rom Pe ter Monico…

Roommates John Prenguber and Pete

Monico recently competed in the

Philadelphia Distance Run, a 13.1 mile

race held in September. Ordinarily not a

noteworthy event, since events such as

these are held in most big cities all

across the country and entered into by

many thousands of runners. However,

John (“Hittie-Boy”) is a double leg

amputee, along with other challenges

which long ago would have sidelined

most athletes. Years ago he discovered

the joys of running and was not about to

give it up, having competed in hundreds

of races and nine full marathons. John

and Pete got reacquainted after losing

contact for many years, only to discover

that Pete had also taken up running and

had also competed in hundreds of races

and nine full marathons as well. John,

who lives in Colorado with his wife,

Janice, and Pete, who lives in New

Jersey with his wife, Kim, have gotten

together a number of times over the last

few years.

Both had run the Philadelphia Run

before and decided that they should run

it together. John slipped into his state-of-

the-art prosthetic running legs and took

off along with 4,000 other runners, many

of whom dreamed of winning the race.

John's goal was a bit more basic: finish.

Seven hours later, long after the music

stopped and the crowds were gone, John

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell with Janet and

John McClutchy



Class of ’73 alumni

John Prenguber

and Pete Monico

reconnected at the

Philadelphia Run.

and Pete came across the finish line to

find Kim presenting them with two

medals. She got them from race officials

by showing them John’s everyday legs,

saying there would be two runners

coming in who would be rather upset if

they didn’t get medals for their efforts!

John proudly wore his medal on the

return flight home. Way to go Hittie-

Boy!

1976C l a s s S c r i b e | Craig Edwards

P.O. Box 244

East Walpole, MA 02032

339-364-1810


A recent note from a fellow 1976 gradu-

ate helped reinforce once again that the

Nichols community might be small, but

can work for us all. No matter where

you are in the country and what business

you are in, you won’t survive if you

become an ostrich and ignore the other

businesses in your community.

A fellow Nichols graduate, Peter

Cimorelli ’02, albeit 20 years younger,

and I had struck up a friendship at the

Boston alumni reception. While email-

ing each other about job leads, he re-

membered that an acquaintance of his

works for a company doing energy

conservation, the field I want to get into

now. After I found the company contact

information, I asked for a referral. He

had her check me out on LinkedIn and

she requested a copy of my resume with

a cover letter. I am now waiting to set up

an interview. That is the power and

speed of the internet.

You should be wondering now, how

can you make connections that will help

you in a job search, do more business in

your current job or make your business

more successful. Go to Nichols College

on www.LinkedIn.com and start.

For those who haven’t given their

email to the school, it is a great way

to keep up with news of our class.

Recently, classmate, Joseph Mooney,

passed away.

Check out this recent email I re-

ceived via LinkedIn from a Class of

1976 member: “After all these years I

have lost touch with many of the fellow

alums. I just got a mailer today from NC

and last week joined the NC LinkedIn

group. I have been living in S. Texas

since 1995 and love it.”

1978C l a s s S c r i b e | William Fraser

12915 Letando Ln.

Cypress, TX 77429-3554

281-376-5922

[email protected]

1982Domenic N. Smarra has joined Seven

Hills Foundation as their chief infor-

mation officer. In his new role, he will

be primarily responsible for the manage-

ment and administration of the founda-

tion’s agency-wide information system

and the development and implementa-

tion of new systems. Prior to joining

Seven Hills, Smarra was the CIO at

YOU Inc. in Worcester, MA.

1983C l a s s S c r i b e | Michael Donehey

508-376-5469 (phone)

509 376-5043 (fax)[email protected]

1984C l a s s S c r i b e |

Rose (Cummings) Mamakos

3 Woodland Ave.

Kingston, MA 02364-1029

[email protected]


David Amedeo reports he is a senior

customer support engineer at Camiant, a

telecommunications company. Camiant

is the market-leading policy control

solution of choice for over 25 fixed and

mobile broadband operators worldwide

including Comcast, Cox Communica-

tions, Kabel Deutschland, Sprint, and

Vodafone Hungary.

Dave lives in Haverhill, MA, with

his wife of 21 years and a son (12) and

daughter (16). He occasionally will see

fellow alumnus Angelo “Bubba”

Battaini around town.

Mark Fagan, CPA, is a partner at

Citrin, Cooperman & Co. LLP in White

Plains, NY. Mark is co-managing part-

ner of audit of the firm’s Westchester

office. With over 17 years of audit, tax

and business advisory experience, Mark

has developed expertise in mergers and

acquisitions, initial public offerings,

private placement offerings, fraud

audits, prospective financial statements

and due diligence work. He is currently

serving clients in the real estate and soft-

ware development, manufacturing, retail

and construction industries. In his spare

time, Mark coaches youth football and

softball in Yorktown Heights.

Bob La Banca is CEO and president

at Impression Point Inc., a printing and

marketing company producing high

quality printing and professional service

through every step of the process. They

specialize in design and layout, and print

everything from simple postcards to the

most sophisticated variable data direct

marketing campaigns including POP and

banner display materials. Bob is the past

president of the Direct Marketing Club

of New York. He is also one of the

trustees of the 12 Metre Yacht Develop-

ment Foundation. The foundation was

established in 2006 in Greenwich, CT,

for the acquisition, restoration, and pre-

servation of historic America’s Cup 12 u



metre yachts and their racing heritage.

Bob has participated in triathlons and

enjoys skiing and sailing with his family.

1985C l a s s S c r i b e | John P. Donahue

10 Corsham Dr.

Medford, NJ 08055-8434

609-654-4809

[email protected]

1986C l a s s S c r i b e | Susan Zimonis

18930 Misty Lake Dr.

Jupiter, FL 33458

561-707-8781

[email protected]


I hope that you all are enjoying the

information that I’ve been able to put

together for this magazine. I’ve really

enjoyed doing it and I’m always happy

to see emails from my classmates. So, if

you haven’t provided anything yet,

please do so. We’re coming up on a

reunion year pretty soon and it would be

nice to start reconnecting now and try to

have the biggest showing at our next

reunion on the Hill.

Dave Bedard married Ellen Smith

’87 in 1988. They have two children.

Matthew (17) is a senior in high school

and will be attending Elon University in

North Carolina next year. Nicholas (14)

is a freshman in high school. Dave,

Ellen and the boys live in Avon, CT,

after living in Connecticut, Maine and

Massachusetts.

He is currently senior vice president

and CFO of New York Life Investments

in Manhattan. Previously, he spent eight

years at The Hartford and three years at

MassMutual in a variety of roles. Dave

spent his first 12 years after graduation

with the former Coopers & Lybrand

where he was a partner in their national

insurance practice.

Dave joined the Nichols Board of

Advisors about three years ago and has

been trying to get more involved in the

school. He reports that he really enjoys

it and encourages all of his fellow

alumni to do the same. (Looks like Dave

set the bar pretty high for the rest of us.)

He also attended his first annual alumni

golf tournament last July with Rich

Anderson, Joe Litavis and Andy

Michienzi and reports that they all had a

great time. (He neglected to report their

scores though…)

He is currently working with several

other alumni in the New York area with

the hopes of planning an alumni event in

the city sometime next fall, so keep

an eye out for updates and notifications

so they can involve as many folks as

possible. Dave would love to hear from

any fellow alumni who might be work-

ing in or passing through New York

City. If so, please drop him a note at

[email protected].

Wayne LaMalva dropped me a note

to let me know that he has recently

moved to Londonderry, NH. You can

reach him at [email protected].

1988C l a s s S c r i b e | Diane Bellerose

90 Lebanon St.

Southbridge, MA 01550-1332

508-764-6077

[email protected]

1989C l a s s S c r i b e | Allison Kierce

1804 Shawan Ln.

York, PA 17402

717-757-3949

[email protected]

1991C l a s s S c r i b e | Donna Small

4905 Bay Harvest Ct.

Clemmons, NC 27012-8245

336-712-1053 (home)

336-692-5157 (cell)

[email protected]

1993C l a s s S c r i b e | John J. Lareau

Tax Manager

Greenberg, Roseblatt, Kull & Bitsoli, PC

508-791-0901

[email protected]

1994C l a s s S c r i b e | Danielle Troiano

20 Stagecoach Rd.

Leominster, MA 01453

508-845-6604

[email protected]

1995C l a s s S c r i b e | Chris Saengvanich

40 Chestnut St.

Apt #2

Melrose, MA 02176

[email protected]

1996C l a s s S c r i b e | Gary Watson

25 Lakeside Ave.

Webster, MA 01570

[email protected]

On December 17,

Lenore Millette

gave birth to son

Silas. He was 8 lbs.,

8 oz. and 21 inches

long.


Colleen (Reilly) Saengvanich

40 Chestnut St.

Apt #2

Melrose, MA 02176

[email protected]


Emily (Seiferman) Alves

[email protected]

1999Patrick Curtis was promoted to vice

president at Morgan Stanley at the

Wellesley Hills office.

2000C l a s s S c r i b e | Andrea Sacco

[email protected]

Tammy Cardillo’s path since graduating from Nichols has been

a journey of preparedness, risk taking, and survival. While

interning with Digital Equipment Corporation, Cardillo devel-

oped an action plan for her future. “I needed to plan how to

start my career right before I got out of college, determine what part of the country it was

going to be, and identify the growth of business in that area,” she says. Her plan led her to

Charlotte, N.C. After interviewing with a few large corporations she was able to secure a full-

time position with Digital’s sales office located in Charlotte when they actually made her “an

offer in sales that she couldn’t refuse,” as she puts it.

For the next 13 years she continued to build her sales career in the Charlotte area before

deciding it was time to move on. “I was willing to venture off to warmer weather and wanted

to be closer to the ocean,” she says. She finds living closer to the water is peaceful. Cardillo

ended up in Florida, quite a distance away from her hometown of Northborough, Mass.

Since she began working at Digital in 1989, she has survived three mergers and acquisi-

tions, and currently works for Hewlett-Packard where she just recently celebrated her 20th

anniversary with the company. She is now a sales account manager covering the largest uni-

versities in the state of Florida.

Cardillo is also another kind of survivor. At age 31, as someone in great physical health

who took good care of herself, she was blindsided with a diagnosis of breast cancer. “Looking

back, processing such devastating news, I realized that I again needed to develop a plan on

how to survive,” she says. Two weeks later, she jumped in the driver’s seat and quickly edu-

cated herself on all her options. Her determination and positive attitude resulted in a

treatment plan to beat breast cancer, which she successfully did. “Being prepared for every

day will give you the foundation and strength,” Cardillo says.

She currently resides in Palm Harbor, Fla., with her husband, Ted. A member of the Nichols

Board of Advisors, Cardillo is also a very active member of the alumni association. She urges

current students and young alumni to “learn how to adapt to change quickly and adjust to

any situation and always be flexible. Good companies are always looking for good people!”

~ Ron Powers ’08



2001C l a s s S c r i b e | David Twiss

978-979-7658 (cell)

[email protected]

Photography by Amy Yanover was

featured at the Worcester Public

Library’s acclaimed Heart Gallery, a

collection of 12 photographs of children

and teens in the Massachusetts foster

care system. A Certified Professional

Photographer specializing in children

and family portraits, Yanover is a 2008

recipient of the Women of Achievement

Award by the Center for Women and

Enterprise, and 2006 winner of the

Massasoit Guild Art Group. Visit

www.amyyanover.com to learn more

about her work.

2003C l a s s S c r i b e | Kim Serino

Confluent Surgical Inc.

[email protected]

2004C l a s s S c r i b e | Erin Chenette

[email protected]

Megan (Messier) Linde finished her

Master’s of Science in Healthcare

Administration in December.

2005C l a s s S c r i b e | Michelle Brown

[email protected]

Matthew Krumsiek has joined the

accounting firm of P. L. Jones & Associ-

ates PC as a senior accountant.

Nicholas Galbiso is a consultant

business process modeling developer for

Foxhole Technology.

2006C l a s s S c r i b e | Erica Mello

[email protected]

2007C l a s s S c r i b e | Ashley Stockbridge

[email protected]

2008C l a s s S c r i b e | Kristin [email protected]

2009Luis Sierra is currently employed as an

associate district manager for ADP in

Windsor, CT.

Jon Snediker is employed as a proj-

ect delivery coordinator at EMC in

Hopkinton, Mass.

Tom Mulligan recently finished the

season at Mount Ida College as a line-

backers’ coach. The Mustangs finished

4-7 overall but appeared in the ECFC

Championship. He's currently teaching

at Elmwood Park Memorial High School

and coaching wrestling in Elmwood

Park, NJ.

Terrence Mayrose is a graduate

assistant/intramurals coordinator in the

Athletic Department at The College of

Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY.

He works part time for the New York

Knicks as a member of the game night

staff.

Josh Harris is currently employed at

the DCU headquarters in Marlborough,

MA, as an information center specialist.

Pete Cramer was recently hired as a

customer service representative for

tsgcolmaz.com and abdpurehockey.com.

Catching Up With Tammy Cardillo ’94



Nichols Remembers

Phillip C. Gould ’42, of Essex, Conn.,died Nov. 10, 2009. He was a World War

II B-24 bomber pilot and owner and

president of PC Gould Sales Co. and

Aerial Leasing Corp. He is survived by

his wife of 66 years, Gloria; four chil-

dren; nine grandchildren; and nine great-

grandchildren. Gould is the first of three

generations of Nichols alumni, including

his son, Jeff ’68, and granddaughter,

Sally Riggio ’94.

The Alumni Office was informed by a

family member that Frederick P. Young’42, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died onOct. 14, 2009.

John McLellan ’43, of Sun City Center,Fla., died Dec. 26, 2009. He served in

the Navy during World War II. He is sur-

vived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; two

children, Peggy and Dean; and three

grandchildren.

Kurt Newman ’50, of Hastings, N.Y.formerly of Yonkers, died Nov. 11, 2009.

A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War,

Newman was president of the Chester

W. Newman Insurance Co. He later

became a partner in the Rollins Agency

in Bronxville, N.Y. As an active commu-

nity leader, he was an elder in the Pres-

byterian Church, a former member of

the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce,

Commander of the American Legion

Alan F. Waite Post, past president of the

Halstead School Board of Trustees, pres-

ident of the Yonkers Kawanis Club,

member of the Bronxville Rotary and

board member of the Westchester Salva-

tion Army. He is survived by his wife,

Joan; two daughters, Nancy (Richard)

Thevenet and Gail; a sister, Virginia

Lindsay; and three grandchildren.

Edward Balmer ’51, of Bedford, N.H.,died Dec. 20, 2009. He was a U.S. Navy

Reserve veteran, serving his country

during the Korean War. He was a

member of both the Freemasons and

Rotary International, and past president

of the Bedford Chapter of Rotary. He

was preceded in death by his first wife,

Norma. He is survived by his wife,

Kerstin; two children, David and Beth;

and two grandchildren.


Urban Recounts Haiti Losses in Hometown Paper

Stanley Urban Jr. ’63 was

featured in the Jan. 28 edition

of the Ware River News, in

which he discussed the devas-

tation wrought by the Jan. 12

earthquake in Haiti and made

a special appeal for assistance

with relief efforts.

attend his 50th high school

reunion and then continued

to Florida to tend to his

sick father when the quake

struck. While his establish-

ments incurred minor dam-

age, he was preparing to

offer his facilities to relief

workers when he returned.

An international business

man, Urban is one of the

founders of the American

Chamber of Commerce in

Haiti and edited and

published Haiti’s first

professional business

magazine, Business Haiti.

He and his wife have long

served on the board for a

local orphanage hospital

which was destroyed in the

earthquake. In the article,

Urban recommends several

ways to help, and any

Nichols alumnus(a) who

pitches in can be a guest at

his hotel.

For a copy of the article,

please contact the Alumni

Office at 866-622-4766 or

[email protected].

Urban, who has maintained

a Haitian permanent resi-

dency passport for 38 years

with his wife Nicole, runs a

hotel, the Lodge at Furcy, and

an orphanage, Le Refuge in

Obilion. He was on a trip

home to Ware, Mass., to

Nichols Remembers


Former Nichols College President Dr.James J. Darazsdi, of Fernandia Beach,Fla., died Nov. 17, 2009. He served as

the College’s fifth president from 1996

to 1998. During his tenure, he reorgan-

ized the financial structure of the

College and made significant improve-

ments to the campus and curriculum. In

his extensive career as a businessman,

he held more than 25 board seats on

public, private and non-profit organiza-

tions, including Perdue Farms, Hyde

Manufacturing, High Industries, and

Interstate Resources and was an advisor

to Standard Supplies. He is survived by

his wife of 39 years, Janet; and his

brothers, George, John, and Frank.

Trustee Emeritus Dominic C. Varisco, ofNewport, R.I., and Harwich, Mass., died

Jan. 17, 2010. In more than three

decades in higher education, he served

as director of development at Brandeis

University, associate dean and senior

lecturer at the Harvard University Grad-

uate School of Education, associate

director of the Boston Science Museum,

and executive vice president at Salve

Regina University. As a senior consult-

ing vice president with Grenzebach

Glier and Assoc., he advised nonprofit

institutions throughout the United States

and in Canada. In addition to serving on

the Board of Trustees at Nichols for

seven years, he was involved in several

organizations including the Foundation

for Rhode Island Public Radio, Newport

Public Library, Cape Cod Museum of

Art, Touro Synagogue Foundation,

Newport Hospital Governors, and

Newport Historical Society. Survivors

include his wife of 50 years, Suzanne; a

sister, Margaret Spagnoli; three children,

Mary, Susan, and Paul; and seven grand-

children.

Dudley C. Merritt Jr. ’51, of Scarborough,Maine, died Dec. 27, 2009. He was a

member of the Army Air Corps, serving

two tours as a World War II fighter pilot.

Merritt worked for Gulf Oil Co. for

over 30 years. He was active in the

Falmouth Lions Club, Masons, Triangle

Lodge, Kora Shrine Temple of Lewiston,

Kora Shrine Club of Greater Portland,

Kora Royal Guards, Kora Temple,

A.A.O.N.M.S; and Ancient Accepted

Scottish Rite 32í, Valley of Portland.

He leaves behind his children and grand-

children; and three brothers, Jimmy,

Bob, and Bruce.

Guy G. Harper III ’52, of Kensington,Md., died Sept. 22, 2009. He was a long-

time personnel director of First Virginia

Bank, as well as president of the bank’s

subsidiary, First General Mortgage Co.

He also headed volunteer charity proj-

ects for the Corporate Volunteer Council

of Northern Virginia, was a lector at

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in

Kensington, and a member of Columbia

Country Club, Toastmasters, and the

Knights of Columbus. In addition, he

volunteered as a youth baseball, youth

track, and adult softball coach. Survivors

include his wife of 46 years, Joan; three

sons, Scott, Tim, and Guy; and two

brothers, Don and Dave.

Russell C. Benjamin Jr. ’63, of James-town, R.I., died Sep. 25, 2009. He was a

caseworker for the Pennsylvania Depart-

ment of Welfare and a teacher in public

and private schools in New Jersey, New

York and Pennsylvania. He directed

several flood recovery projects for the

Luzerne County PA Redevelopment

Authority following the 1972 Agnes

flood. A U.S. Army veteran, he served as

the secretary to the commanding officer,

Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Defense

Command. Survivors include his seven

children, Margaret, Jennifer, Christo-

pher, Russell, Mary, Heather, and Claire.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary.

Raymond P. Moquin Jr. ’65, of Holliston,Mass., died Sept. 24, 2009. Prior to

working 35 years at Stark Draper Lab in

Cambridge, he was a member of the

U.S. Air Force. He leaves behind his

wife of 46 years, Beverly; his children,

Barry and Cheryl; and two grandchil-

dren. He was predeceased by his brother

Joseph.

David F. Mahoney ’71, of Tampa, Fla.,died Oct. 10, 2009. Survivors include his

wife of 29 years, Kathryn; three chil-

dren, Sean, Samantha, and Ryan; his

parents, William and Ann; and three

siblings, William, Jane, and Richard.

Metodija “Ted” Cunkowski ’76, of Charl-ton, Mass., died Oct. 25, 2009. He is

survived by his wife of 33 years, Nada;

two children, Tony and Diana; his

mother, Pavlina; and a sister, Rozeta.

Joseph W. Mooney ’76, of Philadelphia,Penn., died Dec. 19, 2009. He owned

and operated William Patrick Catering.

Survivors include two daughters, Brid-

gette and Brittany; his former wife,

Joetta; and three brothers, James, Tim,

and John.

James P. Diggins Jr. ’77, of Worcester,Mass., died Sep. 27, 2009. He was a

partner at Marshall & Diggins Insurance

Agency where he worked for 33 years.

He was also a very active member of the

board at Seven Hills Charter School and

the Ancient Order of Hibernians, being

honored as Hibernian of the Year in

1995. Diggins was also involved with

Worcester Youth Soccer, the Rotary

Club of Worcester, the First Friday Club,

and St. John's Church, where he served

as a Eucharistic minister. Survivors

include his wife of 25 years, Eileen; his

son, Patrick; his mother, Margaret; two

brothers, Timothy and Patrick; and two

sisters, Mary “Molly” and Deirdre Ann

Erb.

Gina M. (Lopolito) Main ’81, of Quincy,Mass., died Nov. 12, 2009. A native of

Worcester, she served for 28 years with

the Department of Defense, and with the

Office of Naval Research, conducting

financial and quality audits of contrac-

tors in the U.S., Europe and the Middle

East. This included a five-year second-

ment to England. She is survived by her

husband of three years, Robin; her

father, Pasquale; her sister and brother-

in-law, Mary and Greg Khederian; and

her brother- and sister-in-law, Bill and

Monica Main.


Leaving an estate gift is one of the more personal and

effective ways donors can make a difference in the life

of Nichols College. No matter what charitable vehicle is

used, individuals who have remembered Nichols in their

estate plans are providing for the future of Nichols and

the generations of business leaders we educate.

With this in mind, the College recently teamed up

with UBS and Comerica to offer estate planning and

planned gift services to all who wish to create such a

legacy. This partnership benefits both our donors and

Nichols and gives our loyal supporters an easier way to

make a significant commitment.

“This has been something we’ve wanted to offer for

a long time, and while we know it will certainly benefit

the College, we also hope that our donors will find a

personal value in it as well,” says Bill Pieczynski, asso-

ciate vice president for advancement.

The program will fall under the auspices of The

Colonel Conrad Society which

recognizes those who have

remembered the College in

their estate plans. Henri M.

David Jr. ’64 has been named

chair of this organization and

will serve as ambassador to

encourage alumni to think of

Nichols when updating their

estate plans. With Henri’s

background in financial

management, he can appreci-

ate how different gift vehicles

can help charitable organiza-

tions and donors accomplish

both of their goals.

Henri is also one of The Conrad Society’s newest

members–he recently established a charitable gift annu-

ity naming Nichols College as a beneficiary.

To find out more about how we can help you help

Nichols, contact Bill Pieczynski at 866-622-4766 or

[email protected].

Helping you help us


Henri M. David Jr. ’64 and his wife, Liz

[email protected]

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