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'96
Class Co-Chairs
Jennifer E. Burns
Holly R. Khachadoorian-Elia, M.D.
Christopher L. Sears
Tara (Guarnieri) Alex and her husband, Rory, announce the birth of their son, Andrew James, on Sept. 19. Mars & Co., a management consulting firm specializing in business strategy, announced in June the promotion of Daniel P. Ambrogi to the position of senior consultant in its Greenwich, Conn., office. The New York law firm Farrell Fritz announced in May that John C. Armentano has joined the practice as an associate in the commercial litigation department. Deirdre (Valvo) Calley and her husband, Daniel, announce the birth of their daughter, Brooke Katherine, on Aug. 30, 2006. Evan J. Chekas and his wife, Raegan, announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Corinne, on March 17, 2006. Laura C. Cococcia writes that she is now working for Google as a senior manager in the company’s Midwest region office. Molly M. and C. Alexander “Alex” Cote announce the birth of their daughter, Sophie Annlyn, on July 28, 2006. Cynthia (DeLotto) and Alexander F. Dempster III announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Riley, on Sept. 8. Jennifer (Prats) Drabik and her husband, Matthew ’95, announce the birth of their daughter, Leah, on Oct. 27. Jodi Quinn Evers and her husband, Martin, announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Ann, on Oct 31; Evers writes that she is now a vice president in charge of regional reporting at Rabobank International in New York City. Pamela (Piretti) Higgins and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of their daughter, Julia Kathleen, on Aug. 6, 2006. Melissa (Merola) Hinson and her husband, Jeremy, announce the birth of their daughter, Delainey Fiorella, on Aug. 16, 2006. Timothy M. Imbrogno and his wife, Katy, announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Jane, on Oct. 4. Rachel E. Keeler and her husband, Noel Flatt, announce the birth of their son, Leo James Keeler Flatt, on July 31, 2006. Holly R. Khachadoorian-Elia, M.D., and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of their son, John “Jack” Robert Elia, on Nov. 29; Khachadoorian-Elia writes that she completed her ob-gyn residency in June 2006 and is currently serving on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Douglas W. Laidlaw, M.D., and his wife, Judit, announce the birth of their son, Alex D. Laidlaw, on Aug. 8, 2006; Laidlaw writes that he is currently a fellow in cardiac electrophysiology at the Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston. Gregory P. Lowe and his wife, Deirdre, announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Mae, on May 22, 2006. Francis J.”Frank” Mulcahy and his wife, Kristen, announce the birth of their daughter, Gina Dorothy, on Nov. 25. Christopher J. “Chris” Murphy and his wife, Jenna ’97, announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Rose, on Dec. 7. Joshua R. Pahigian  recently had two new books released—The Red Sox in the Playoffs and The Ultimate Minor League Baseball Road Trip. Tara Marie Perri writes that, since receiving her master of fine arts degree in dance, she has been performing and teaching in New York City. A member of the faculty in the dance department at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, she has also been a guest lecturer at Queen Mary and Goldsmiths, both part of the University of London; Perri notes, too, that she is a certified yoga instructor. The Association of American Colleges and Universities announced in January the selection of Margaret A. Post as a recipient of the 2007 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award; the purpose of the award is to recognize “graduate students who are committed to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others, and who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education.” Post is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in social policy at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass. James M. “Jamie” Reidy and his wife, Christina ’98, announce the birth of their son, Dominic James, on Nov. 28. Jason W. Roos and his wife, Brianne, announce the birth of their daughter, Deirdre Sullivan, on Oct. 28. Aileen Mullahy Sullivan and her husband, Neal, announce the birth of their son, Eamon Thomas, on Nov. 20. Christopher J. “Chris” Vinton, M.D., and his wife, Amanda Malone ’97, announce the birth of their son, Mack Malone Vinton, on Oct. 26; Vinton writes that he is completing his training in orthopedic surgery this July.
MARRIED: Bridget M. Daly and Stefan Hankin, on Feb. 24, in Washington, D.C. Denise E. Hamwey and Robert Wagstaff, on Aug. 12, 2006, at St. Irene Church in Carlisle, Mass.

'97
Class Co-Chairs
Marnie J. Dardanello, M.D.
Kristin M. O’Connor
Julie E. Orio
Last September, Lauren Chite began working as the assistant dean for student services at the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Central Islip, N.Y. Carlos C. Clark, who is an attorney, continues his work in the Boston office of the firm Goodwin Procter LLP. Meredith (Ellavsky) Crowther and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of their daughter, Hadley, in November. Christina N. Davilas and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of their son, Alexander Lewis Davilas Ferguson, on Nov. 19. Laura (Bruckmann) Faga and her husband, Mike, announce the birth of their daughter, Alexa Mary, on Oct. 15. Gabrielle (Soron) Gessner and her husband, Jon, announce the birth of their son, Alexander David, on Nov. 4; Gessner writes that she is working as an infectious disease analyst for Citeline, Inc. Deborah (Martin) Hegarty writes that, in April 2006, she received her Ph.D. in neuroscience from the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University in New York City and that she is now a postdoctoral associate at the Neurological Sciences Institute of the Oregon Health & Science University in Beaverton. Kristina (White) LeBlanc and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their son, David Robert, on Jan. 13, 2006. Amanda K. Malone and her husband, Chris Vinton ’96, announce the birth of their son, Mack Malone Vinton, on Oct. 26. Mark A. Marinello, M.D., writes that he recently completed his pediatrics residency at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and is now serving as a fellow in pediatric critical care at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond. Megan (Callen) and Brendan M. McCarthy announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Katherine, on Nov. 13; Brendan, who continues to work in equity sales/trading for Goldman Sachs, was transferred in May 2006 to the corporation’s Tokyo office, where the family now resides. Bridget (Gardner) McDonald and her husband, Randy, announce the birth of their daughter, Meghan Elizabeth, on Oct. 6; McDonald writes that she is working as a buy-side equity trader. Erin (Cleggett) Munroe writes that she is currently working at the South Boston Education Complex as the student support coordinator. Jenna Pryor Murphy and her husband, Chris ’96, announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Rose, on Dec. 7. Donna (Kerr) O’Connell and her husband, Kenneth, announce the birth of their son, Aidan Patrick, on May 29, 2006; O’Connell writes that she is in her third year in private practice at the Pediatric Associates of Norwood and Franklin in Massachusetts. Matthew J. Ragan writes that he recently began working as a special agent for the U.S. Department of the Treasury; he is assigned to the Pittsburgh field office. Elizabeth (Cole) Stapp and her husband, Brion ’98, announce the birth of their son, Andrew Clinton “Drew,” on Jan. 10. Margaret (O’Connor) and Stephen P. White announce the birth of their son, Connor Jacob, on March 22, 2006; Meg serves as a guidance counselor at the John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, N.Y., and Steve works as a mortgage loan officer for JP Morgan Chase in Purchase, N.Y.
MARRIED: Meredith D. Bennett and Michael McCully, on Sept. 23, in Newton, Mass. Elizabeth A. Bowman and Aaron S. Hantman, on Aug. 12, 2006, at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, Neb.

'98
Class Co-Chairs
Christian P. Browne
Eric B. Javier
Alyssa R. MacCarthy

Sharon (Longo) Claffey, who earned her Ph.D. in social psychology at Kent (Ohio) State University in the summer of 2006, accepted a postdoctoral teaching position as a Franklin Fellow at the University of Georgia. Lauren (Estvanik) Cross and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of their son, Ethan Daniel, on Aug. 2, 2006. H. Edward “Ted” Duffy and his wife, Emily ’00, announce the birth of their son, John Vincent “Jack,” on Feb. 23. Alicia Phelan Erickson writes that she works in the Boston office of Hill Holliday Advertising. Brian E. Kaveney is now an attorney with the law firm Armstrong Teasdale LLP, in its St. Louis office. Tiffany (Fein) Ohlson and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of their son, Brady Charles; Ohlson writes that she continues to pursue her Ph.D. in education at the University of Florida. Christina (Smith) Reidy and her husband, Jamie ’96, announce the birth of their son, Dominic James, on Nov. 28. Brion A. Stapp and his wife, Elizabeth ’97, announce the birth of their son, Andrew Clinton “Drew,” on Jan. 10. Jocelyn “Joy” Vardo, D.O., who received her degree in June 2006 from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine, writes that she began her residency in obstetrics and gynecology the following month at Strong Memorial Hospital, at the University of Rochester, in Rochester, N.Y.
MARRIED: Margaret M. “Maggie” Flaherty and Mark Gianniny, on Nov. 4. Adrian Luz Jr. and Jennifer Burns, on Aug. 16, 2006, in Lowell, Mass. Alicia E. Phelan and Shaun Erickson, on Oct. 28, at Holy Redeemer Church, Chatham, Mass. Kristina J. Smith and Gordon Davis, on April 13, in Bayville, N.Y.

'99
Class Co-Chairs
Margaret E. Devine
Timothy E. Horton
Thomas C. Soper
Andrew J. Abdella writes that he was awarded his juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School, Boston, in May 2006, and appointed assistant city solicitor for Worcester the following July. Lindsay Freed Brown writes that she has begun her first year at the School of Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. Aubrey (Hensley) and Courtney L. Christ announce the birth of their daughter, Madigan Ainsley, on Oct. 25, 2004, and their son, Grayden Murphy, on June 21, 2006. Deborah Gobron Collins and her husband, Darren, announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Lee, on Oct. 21. Joseph G. Jordan is currently working as an associate with the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Kathleen S. “Kat” (Pannhorst) and Mark J. Keenan announce the birth of their son, Mason James, on Oct. 28. Mary (Condo) Lodge and her husband, Rick, announce the birth of their son, Jacob Adam, on Dec. 13. Irina (Fitzpatrick) and Brian M. McNamara announce the birth of their son, Rory, on Nov. 16. Shannon (Sidie) Schultz works for the law firm Holland & Knight LLP, serving as an associate in the litigation department of its Boston office. Lori B. St. Germain currently serves as the director of special events for the department of sport and entertainment management at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Jennifer Carbone Timilty writes that she is pursuing her second master’s degree in language and literacy, with licensure as a reading specialist, at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
MARRIED: Brian M. Duff and Eileen V. Lennon ’00, on Aug. 18, at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Saddle River, N.J. Shannon M. Sidie and Bradley R. Schultz, on June 24, 2006, in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Allyson F. Skinner and Jacob Newman, on Sept. 9, in Vermont. Lori B. St. Germain and Robbe Hedstrom, on July 22, 2006, in Charleston, S.C.

’00
Class Co-Chairs
Elizabeth S. Berberich
Lauren K. Bylinski
Kathryn Remmes Martin
Matthew S. Carpenito and his wife, Courtney ’01, announce the birth of their daughter, Julia Mae, on Sept. 8. Emily (Cunio) Duffy and her husband, Ted ’98, announce the birth of their son, John Vincent “Jack,” on Feb. 23. The law firm Hodgson Russ recently announced that Christofer C. Fattey, an associate in the real estate and finance practice group of its Buffalo, N.Y., office, has recently been admitted to the New York State Bar. Andrew P. “Drew” Larsen writes that he works as an attorney in Washington, D.C. Rev. Katie E. Lyon and her husband, Anthony Arana, announce the birth of their daughter, Sofía Elizabeth Arana Lyon, on Jan. 30. Kristen (Joyce) Mider, who earned her master’s degree in English and education at Brown University, Providence, R.I., following the completion of a year of service with the JVC, writes that she is currently working as a teacher in New York City. Karl S. Neubecker writes that he is currently working as a physician assistant in orthopedics in Manchester, Conn., and, also, serving as an active firefighter/EMT. The Chicago law firm Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP recently announced that Scott A. Sanderson has joined the firm as an associate; his specialty is patent litigation. Matthew M. Swentkofske writes that, during last fall’s election, he served as the executive director of the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee—dedicated to supporting democratic candidates’ bids to the state senate. Lauren (Leonard) Tallarine and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of their daughter, Christina Michelle, on Jan. 2. Jill (Dougherty) Tamminga writes that she continues to serve in the Navy—and that she is currently stationed in Fallon, Nev., at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.
MARRIED: Jill M. Dougherty and Pete Tamminga, on Dec. 31, in Squaw Valley, Calif. Emily A. Espindle and Robert Danis, on May 27, 2006, at Ascension Memorial Church in Ipswich, Mass. Kristen J. Joyce and Zachary Mider, in July 2005, in New Hampshire. Andrew P. Larsen and Allison Orr, on Aug. 5, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Va. Eileen V. Lennon and Brian M. Duff ’99, on Aug. 18, at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Saddle River, N.J.

’01
Class Co-Chairs
Megan K. Baroni
Catherine G. Bryan
Rusmir Music

Courtney (Leary) Carpenito and her husband, Matt ’00, announce the birth of their daughter, Julia Mae, on Sept. 8. Jeffrey M. Collura writes that, upon receiving his degree in May from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, he has been accepted as of July 1 into the general practice residency program at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt.
MARRIED: Jeffrey M. Collura and Maria Cizmar, in September 2005.

’02
Class Co-Chairs
Lauren M. Buonome
Peter D. McLean

Danielle L. Davignon, who attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, writes that, last summer, she was awarded the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) O.C. Hubert Fellowship in International Health—to study rabies-related viruses in South Africa with CDC veterinarians. Kara A. Gormley writes that she is currently attending the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia; she adds that, following graduation from Holy Cross, she received her master’s degree in medical sciences from the Boston University School of Medicine. Shannon Finneran Mahoney and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of their daughter, Reagan Kelley, on Aug. 24, 2006. Brian P. Morin writes that he is currently teaching naval science at the University of Maine NROTC unit and, also, pursuing his master’s degree in philosophy. Joseph A. Petriello and his wife, Loredana, announce the birth of their daughter, Sofia Angelina, on March 6.

’03
Class Co-Chairs
Elizabeth L. Maloy
Inez C. McGowan

The law firm Hodgson Russ announced in April that Catherine B. Eberl, an associate in the estates and trusts practice group of its Buffalo, N.Y., office, has recently been admitted to the New York State Bar. Emily R. Hunter writes that she is pursuing her master’s degree in birth-kindergarten education at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C. Olguida Emelissa (Tejada) and Rio J. Sacchetti announce the birth of their daughter, Alessandra.
MARRIED; Erin E. Nugent and Michael J. Beltran, on Oct. 14, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Narragansett, R.I. Rio J. Sacchetti  and Olguida Emelissa Tejada, on April 9, 2006.

’04
Class Co-Chairs
Kathryn C. Leader
Kathryn D. Meyers
John M. O’Donnell
Rosalinda Cohen writes that she is currently working within the management staff of Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Austin, Texas. Natalia J. de Jesús Suárez notes that she is completing her second year of law school in Puerto Rico. Christine E. Lillie writes that she is working as a scientist for Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in California. Sarah E. Studley notes that she is enrolled in a postbaccalaureate studies program at Columbia University in New York City. Kate Warren writes that, after completing her master’s degree in library science at Simmons College, Boston, she accepted a position with the Taunton (Mass.) Public Library as the head of children’s services.

’05
Class Co-Chairs
Luz M. Colon-Rodriguez
Elizabeth B. Corridan
Jennifer L. Marcotte
Michael F. Bardaro writes that he is currently pursing his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of Washington. Kathleen A. “Katie” Barry notes that she is a first-year medical student at the University of Massachusetts. Cara E. McNamara writes that she is now working for Tiffany & Company in New York City as a replenishment planning analyst in its merchandising division. Darby O. Mee notes that, following his recent graduation from the Marine Corps Communication Officers Course, he was assigned to duty as a platoon commander in the 2nd Marine Division Communications Company at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Katharine “Kate” (McNamara) Schell works at DDJ Capital Management LLC, in Waltham, Mass. Michael C. Schell teaches history at the Groton (Mass.) School and serves as head coach of the varsity baseball team.
MARRIED: Michael C. Schell and Katharine J. “Kate” McNamara, in August 2006.

’06
Class Co-Chairs
Lisa M. Litterio
Glenn R. McGowan
Ashley B. Scibelli 
Chelsea E. Arbutina writes that she is working as an instructor at The Bay School—for children with autism—in Santa Cruz, Calif., and earning certification as a behavioral analyst. Michael D. Bonzagni notes that he is working full time as a teacher at the Middle School of the Holy Child in New York City. Michael W. Bowdren writes that he is currently working as a counselor at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed youth, in Billings, Mont. Meghan T. Carrette notes that, since June, she has been working as a policy analyst for the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Brian P. Coleman writes that he is currently attending the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. Laura G. Ebbeling notes that she is working at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston as a clinical research coordinator in neuro-oncology. Meghan E. Frazier writes that she works at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass. Alyse N. Giambone notes that she is serving as a fourth-grade teacher’s assistant at the International Community School—an elementary school for local, immigrant and refugee children in Atlanta—as part of the JVC. Meghan H. Godfrey writes that she is working in sales for the EMC Corp. in Franklin, Mass. Kasandra A. Gonzalez notes that she began working last December at Binder & Binder LLP as a paralegal/client advocate. John J. “Jack” Hanlon writes that he has relocated to Somerville, Mass., where he has become the Northeast regional director for Better World Books. Kristin L. Heimsath notes that she has been interning for a year at her alma mater, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, in Austin, Texas, teaching Latin and geography at the middle-school level. Timothy R. Jussaume writes that he is pursuing his Ph.D. in philosophy at Villanova (Pa.) University. Jennifer A. Kerner was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in June 2006 and is assigned to the USS Gonzalez, a guided missile destroyer. She recently completed a deployment in the North Arabian Gulf. Following departure from the Gulf, USS Gonzalez was the first Navy vessel on station to help evacuate over 15,000 American citizens from Lebanon in July and August 2006. Kerner works as a division officer in the Combat Systems department as the Fire Control Officer on the Gonzalez, which is homeported in Norfolk, Va. Sonia E. Kuhn notes that she is attending the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus. Justin A. La Grenade writes that he is working at the Association of Schools of Public Health in Washington, D.C. Sarah G. Landry notes that she works for EBSCO Publishing as a customer satisfaction assistant. Rachel A. Lapal writes that she serves as a publicity assistant for the Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group division of Random House. David P. Lavoie notes that he is a student at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H. Caroline R. Maus writes that she is working as an associate scientist for Wyeth Biotech in Andover, Mass. Mark S. Milostan notes that he is teaching Latin at the Wye River Upper School, Wye Mills, Md., and pursuing his master’s degree in liberal arts at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Md. Kelly F. Naku writes that she is working as a research assistant in the psychology department at Holy Cross. Patrick L. Padden notes that he is now a legislative aide for Massachusetts State Rep. David Torrisi in Boston. Kristen E. Rohde writes that she is working in the Boston office of the law firm Proskauer Rose LLP as a paralegal in the corporate litigation—private equity and finance division. Thomas J. Severo notes that, as a first-year student at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, he was selected as a recipient of the university’s 2006 Christopher S. Hayes Scholarship; the scholarship was established in memory of the late Holy Cross alumnus Christopher S. Hayes ’87, who had been a 1991 graduate of Suffolk Law School and a practicing attorney in Boston. Chelsea S. Severson writes that, after completing a semester of Russian language study in St. Petersburg, Russia, last fall, she accepted a position with the Mid-Atlantic-Russia Business Council in Philadelphia. Christine E. Skelly notes that she is currently working in the programming department at WE tv in New York. Heather-Rose Spadoni writes that she is currently attending the University of New Haven, where she is pursuing her master’s degree and Connecticut certification in elementary education. Erin M. Swords notes that she works in the occupational therapy department of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Alison W. Wagenbach writes that she serves as a national account manager for Aetna Insurance in Waltham, Mass. Annie V. Wallace notes that she is serving as a litigation paralegal with the Boston law firm Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP. Alexandre Warman writes that he is employed by the Lehigh Valley Hospital, advanced clinical technologies department, in Allentown, Pa., as a laser safety officer and as an assistant to the coordinator. Katherine M. “Katy” Wood notes that she is working as a development associate for Prep for Prep, an educational nonprofit program in New York City.

 

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