Class Notes - 1996-2007'96 Joanne (Correllus) Crane and her husband, Brad, announce the birth of their son, Joshua David, on Nov. 1. Anna (Schmitt) and James M. Doyle announce the birth of their son, Liam James, on Sept. 7; Jim writes that he works at Holy Cross in the biology department—and notes that Anna is employed by Genzyme Genetics. Mary (Cavanagh) Dunn and her husband, Walter, announce the birth of their daughter, Caroline Sarah, on Jan. 8. Matthew T. Faery and his wife, Alison ’98, announce the birth of their daughter, Abbie Elizabeth. Lt. Matthew R. Hamel, USN, a member of the JAG Corps, writes that he deployed to Iraq last October with Task Force 134; a magistrate cell attorney working in detainee operations, he is stationed at Forward Operating Base Camp Cropper in Baghdad. Catherine “Cat” (Lapcevic) Keenan and her husband, Michael ’95, announce the birth of their son, Connor James, on March 4; Keenan serves as an associate in the law firm Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP in New York. Gregory P. Lowe and his wife, Deirdre, announce the birth of their son, Evan Douglas, on Oct. 17. Brian R. Lynch and his wife, Kathleen, announce the birth of their daughter, Mary Evelyn, on July 18, 2007. Tamara C. MacDonald and her husband, Rick ’97, announce the birth of their son, Andrew James, on Dec. 5. Laura N. Masterson and her husband, James ’95, announce the birth of their daughter, Patrice, in March 2007. James P. “Jim” Murphy III and his wife, Erika, announce the birth of their son, Tyler James, on July 26, 2007. Belen (Micozzi) and Adam P. Scully-Power announce the birth of their son, Lucas, on Nov. 29. Francine Gardikas and Patrick E. Sheehan announce the birth of their son, Theodore Nicholas “Teddy” Sheehan, on June 8, 2007. Claire (Dumouchel) Shield and her husband, Dan, announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Maeve, on March 26, 2007. Jason N. Smith and his wife, Erin, announce the birth of their son, Andrew James Smith, on May 7, 2007. Michelle L. Vidal writes that she is a nurse practitioner and surgical 1st assistant in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Sheila Collins Wheeler announces the birth of her daughter, Elizabeth Quinn Wheeler, on Sept. 7; Wheeler writes that she continues to work as a speech-language pathologist in Pittsfield, Mass. Michelle L. Vidal and Noah Rosenbaum were married, on Sept. 8, at Singer Castle, Thousand Islands, N.Y. Class Co-Chairs Jennifer E. Burns, Holly R. Khachadoorian-Elia, M.D., Christopher L. Sears '97 Megan K. Barclay writes that she maintains a physical therapy private practice in New York City. Bridget (Rueter) and Jonathan P. Bushnell announce the birth of their daughter, Brynn Elizabeth, last fall. Mariah (Betters) Cameron, M.D., and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Robert, on June 22, 2007; Cameron writes that she is currently working part time as a family practice physician in the Chicago area. Susanne Higgins Cavanagh and her husband, George, announce the birth of their son, Nolan Thomas, on Feb. 25. Jessica (Vellaccio) and Mark W. Connolly announce the birth of their son, Timothy Frank, on Nov. 20. Keith E. Driscoll and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of their daughter, Hadley Brennan Driscoll, on Aug. 2. Erica L. Hill and her husband, Joel DeAngelis ’95, announce the birth of their son, Devin Matthew DeAngelis, on March 26, 2007. Brian K. Hrabak writes that he was recently awarded the chartered financial analyst designation and promoted to partner at Hartland & Co., an institutional investment advisory firm based in Cleveland. Matthew P. Kaufman and his wife, Emily, announce the birth of their son, Charles “Charlie” Devlin Kaufman, on June 21, 2007. Katherine A. Genga Kay and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Elizabeth, in September. Kristina (White) LeBlanc and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their daughter, Katherine Mary, on Feb. 8. Holly Bedrosian MacDonald writes that she has changed careers to become a fine artist, specializing in portraits and figurative works—with a sampling of her art on view at www.hollybedrosian.com. Richard J. “Rick” MacDonald and his wife, Tamara ’96, announce the birth of their son, Andrew James, on Dec. 5. Heather (Russell) Martyn and her husband, Rick, announce the birth of their son, Aidan Russell Martyn, on Sept. 23; Martyn writes that she continues to work as an orthopedic and sports physical therapist, managing a private practice in New Hampshire. Marissa (Kelly) McDermott writes that she was recently hired as a public defender for Lake County, Ind. Kelly Sierkowski Nolan and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Clancy, on Feb. 7. Thomas J. “T.J.” Oneglia and his wife, Mary, announce the birth of their daughter, Luciana, on Sept. 6. Erica Driscoll Ribeiro writes that she is now working as the manager of membership and visitor services at the Worcester Art Museum. Colleen Smith Sheehy and her husband, John ’98, announce the birth of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth, on March 1, 2007. JoHannah L. and James M. Speltz announce the birth of their son, Matthew James, on July 14, 2007. Gregory B. Timilty and his wife, Jennifer ’99, announce the birth of their son, Gregory Michael, on March 4. Karen Hillman Vigue and her husband, Noel, announce the birth of their daughter, Ella, on June 6, 2007. Thomas P. Weierman and his wife, Laura, announce the birth of their son, Jack Joseph, on Oct. 22; Weierman writes that he accepted the position of assistant general counsel with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Benjamin “Benji” Zawacki writes that he recently began a new legal and research position with the Southeast Asia program at Amnesty International, based in both London and Bangkok. Megan K. Barclay and John Eagan were married, on Sept. 30, 2006, in Rye, N.Y. Christine A. Rogers and Eric Johnson were married on Aug. 5, in Dracut, Mass. Class Co-Chairs Marnie J. Dardanello, M.D., Kristin M. O’Connor, Julie E. Orio '98 Jon S. Callanan writes that, following graduation this June from veterinary school at University College Dublin in Ireland, he is returning to the United States to work for the family practice—the Massachusetts Animal Medical Center in Watertown, Mass. Alison Dietz Faery and her husband, Matthew ’96, announce the birth of their daughter, Abbie Elizabeth. Danielle (Penzarella) Lasky and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Rose, on Nov. 15; Lasky writes that she is currently working as an engineering project manager for Verizon Communications, managing the FiOS build in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Wendy A. Latunik, M.D., notes that she completed her family medicine residency in Sayre, Pa., and relocated to Lafayette, La., for a geriatric fellowship. Danielle M. McCann writes that she was honored by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York with its 2007 Doris S. Hoffman Outstanding New Lawyer Award—“for outstanding achievements within the profession and significant contributions to the community during her first five years of practice.” Deanna M. Zammit and John A. Miller announce the birth of their son, William Vincent Miller, on April 13, 2007. William A. “Bill” Reidy and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of their daughter, Patricia Florence “Tricia,” on Dec. 24. Lauren DePaul Schreiber writes that she is the positioning manager for People Style Watch magazine. John S. Sheehy and his wife, Colleen ’97, announce the birth of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth, on March 1, 2007; Sheehy writes that he received his M.B.A. in May 2007 from the New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business and accepted a position as an equity research analyst with Fidelity in Boston. Amanda Kokocinski Tini and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of their twins, Kathryn Claire and Andrew Raymond, on Dec. 4. Iram Valentin, an associate in the law firm Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP, writes that he focuses his practice primarily on the defense of attorneys in legal malpractice actions; Valentin notes that he won his first jury trial in January. Jennifer M. Vargas and her husband, Eric J. Sack ’99, announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Hannah Sack, on March 3, 2007. Gregory J. “Greg” Watts and his wife, Sofia Cruz, announce the birth of their son, Matias Watts Cruz, on Nov. 10. Jon S. Callanan and Julie A. Vander Ploeg were married on Sept. 2, 2005. Cara E. Corbett and Matthew J. Rinaldi ’01 were married on June 29, 2007, at St. Mary’s Church in Charlestown, Mass. Iram Valentin and Staci Valentin were married on Nov. 24, at St. Margaret’s Church in New York. Colleen E. Walsh and Stephen V. Prostor were married on Nov. 17, in Johnstown, N.Y. Class Co-Chairs Christian P. Browne, Eric B. Javier, Alyssa R. MacCarthy '99 Michael R. Bourque Jr. and his wife, Emma, announce the birth of their son, Michael Alexander, on June 19. Joseph C. Dooley, M.D., and his wife, Shannon, announce the birth of their son, Dillon Joseph, on Aug. 11; Dooley writes that he works as an emergency room physician at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem/Lynn, Mass. Elizabeth (Campbell) Dumond and her husband, Rodney, announce the birth of their son, William Harrison, on Dec. 4, 2006. Alicia “Ali” Roberts Hawk and her husband, Charles, announce the birth of their daughter, Clara Elizabeth, on Aug. 25; Hawk writes that she has recently been named head field hockey coach at Holy Cross. Jennifer (O’Brien) and Michael E. Holzapfel announce the birth of their son, Michael Edward Jr., on Oct. 6. Timothy E. Horton and his wife, Megan, announce the birth of their son, Edward “Ned” Reagan Horton, on Aug. 26. Michelle (Ricker) Keaney and her husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of their son, Evan Jacobs, on Dec. 12. Joseph A. Manfredi, D.D.S., writes that he is now a partner in the New York City practice of The Center for Special Dentistry. Christina (Cirrone) McConnell and her husband, Thomas, announce the birth of their son, Patrick Thomas, on Feb. 7. Rebecca A. Millares-Macias and her husband, Danny, announce the birth of their son, Enrique Manuel Macias, on Feb. 14. Robert D. “Bob” Monahan and his wife, Eva, announce the birth of their son, Matthew Joseph, on Nov. 14. An Army infantry officer since graduation, Capt. Patrick M. Roddy Jr., USA, writes that he deployed to Iraq for his third tour in late spring 2007—and has commanded Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Lewis, Wash., since March 2005; he adds that, in the fall of 2007, he was selected below the zone for promotion to the rank of major. Eric J. Sack and his wife, Jennifer M. Vargas ’98, announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Hannah Sack, on March 3, 2007. Todd F. Schettini writes that he is working for Pfizer Inc. in New York City, in its oncology business unit—and, also, that he is completing his second master’s degree in public health, at the University of Massachusetts. Jennifer Carbone Timilty and her husband, Gregory ’97, announce the birth of their son, Gregory Michael, on March 4. Jennifer (Duffy) Villarreal and her husband, Marcelo, announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Isabel, on June 27, 2007. Capt. Patrick M. Roddy Jr., USA, and DeAnna Raihl were married in March 2007. Class Co-Chairs Margaret E. Devine, Timothy E. Horton, Matthew J. McDonough ’00 Christopher J. Brislin and his wife, Lindsay ’01, announce the birth of their son, Henry Christopher, on Dec. 5. Laura M. Browning writes that, in 2006, she received her master’s degree in the humanities—focusing on art history and creative writing—from the University of Chicago; Browning adds that she currently serves as a senior conservation writer for The Nature Conservancy in Chicago. Amanda C. Chiarappa notes that she is now working in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement—“handling communications for its refugee resettlement, human trafficking, and unaccompanied alien children programs.” Chiarappa adds that she is also pursuing her master’s degree in communication part time at Johns Hopkins University. Michael R. Flynn and his wife, Patricia Hoy-Flynn ’01, announce the birth of their daughter, Mackenzie Margaret, on Dec. 17. Matthew J. Garand and his wife, Allison, announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Elizabeth, on Dec. 21. Megan (Dwyer) Kerr and her husband, Edward, announce the birth of their daughter, Maura Cathleen, on Sept. 4. Katherine “Katie” Lyrintzis announces the birth of her son, Alexander Nicholas, on Dec. 23. Class Co-Chairs Lauren K. Bylinski, Kathryn Remmes Martin, Elizabeth S. Rapuano ’01 Lindsay Ciombor Brislin, D.M.D., and her husband, Christopher ’00, announce the birth of their son, Henry Christopher, on Dec. 5. Lt. M. Kathryn (Kennedy) Devine, USN, writes that, having recently completed her first department head tour as operations officer on the USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), she was scheduled to assume command of PC Crew “Charlie” in January. Patricia M. Hoy-Flynn and her husband, Michael Flynn ’00, announce the birth of their daughter, Mackenzie Margaret, on Dec. 17. Matthew Surette writes that he was recently promoted to regional vice president, variable annuity sales, in the Great Lakes Region, for SunLife Financial. Matthew J. Rinaldi and Cara E. Corbett ’98 were married on June 29, 2007, at St. Mary’s Church in Charlestown, Mass. Class Co-Chairs Megan K. Baroni, Catherine G. Bryan, Rusmir Music ’02 Karen (O’Sullivan) Ballway writes that she is now working at Auburn (Mass.) High School, teaching chemistry and general science. Michael J. Ballway currently serves as the editor of The Times & Courier, a weekly newspaper in Clinton, Mass. Patrick P. Emmerling writes that he received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from SUNY-Buffalo in December and is currently pursuing his M.B.A. at the University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business, in Rochester, N.Y. Marie E. Golden and Jared T. DiPalma were married on Oct. 6, in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Karen B. O’Sullivan and Michael J. Ballway were married on Dec. 23, 2007, at Holy Cross. Class Co Chairs Lauren M. Buonome, Thomas M. Cadigan, Peter D. McLean ’03 George A. Burke writes that, on Feb. 28, he began working with the American Council of Life Insurers in Washington, D.C., as its public relations manager. Mary E. Colasuonno notes that she completed her master’s degree in education last August—and is now in her third year of teaching at a New York City public school in Brooklyn through New York City Fellows. Lisa (Puleio) Eisenreich writes that she works for General Electric in investor relations. Capt. Christopher R. Hagan, USMC, writes that he is currently working at Marine Forces Pacific Headquarters in Halawa Heights, Hawaii, as the “Marine Forces Pacific Theater Security Cooperation Country Director for Mongolia, Oceania, and Russia”; Hagan notes that his position as USMC liaison involves travel to these locations to attend conferences and exchanges, helping to strengthen military relations there. Andrew F. Poe writes that, since January 2006, he has been a speechwriter for Secretary Michael Chertoff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. Kristen Norris Spoerel notes that she recently began working as a prosecutor with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, N.Y. Kristen L. Norris and James Spoerel were married in November. Lisa M. Puleio and Michael Eisenreich were married on July 14, 2007, in Oyster Bay, N.Y. Class Co-Chairs Elizabeth L. Maloy, Inez C. McGowan ’04 Philip D. Colvin writes that he recently began an M.B.A. program at the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola College in Maryland. Toma T. Dedaj notes that he is currently a student at SUNY-University at Buffalo Law School. Meghan E. Griffiths writes that she is now working as a campus minister at Providence (R.I.) College, overseeing social justice and community service ministries. Class Co-Chairs Kathryn Meyers Gilbert, Kathryn C. Leader, John M. O’Donnell ’05 Andréa L. D’Amore writes that she is pursuing her MBA in international marketing at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth “Liz” Frisoli notes that she recently accepted a position as a sports reporter for FOX/CBS in Providence, R.I. JoAnna Lou writes that she is working at the New York-based hedge fund D.E. Shaw & Co., developing productivity and communications training for employees. The multi-practice law firm Pepper Hamilton LLP announced in February that Michael J. Palitz, a paralegal in the health effects group of its New York office, has been selected to present his paper, titled “Beyond Our Borders: The International Law Controversy Concerning the Writ of Habeas Corpus and Guantanamo Bay,” at the 2008 McGill University Graduate Legal Scholars Conference in Montreal. Stephanie M. Robinson writes that she has been promoted to local account manager—a sales position—at Boston Common magazine; Robinson notes that she has been with the magazine since its launch in 2005. Jonathan T. Yasuda writes that he is a founding member of the non-profit, Worcester Chamber Music Society, a city-based group comprised of nine musicians that performs classical masterpieces as well as modern compositions. Class Co-Chairs Luz M. Colon-Rodriguez, Elizabeth B. Corridan, Jennifer L. Marcotte ’06 Melissa E. Becchi currently serves as a Peace Corps volunteer in Okakarara, Namibia, at Waterberg Primary School. Stephen J. Bonventre writes that he is now working for Quest Diagnostics in Madison, N.J. James L. Dolan notes that he received his master’s degree in international and European politics in November from the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, and is now working in development for the Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Medford, Mass. John A. Lankau writes that he recently accepted a position with SRA International as a junior information assurance analyst—working with the cyber security division of the U.S. Treasury Department. Class Co-Chairs Lisa M. Litterio, Glenn R. McGowan, Ashley B. Scibelli ’07 Elizabeth A. Belliveau writes that she is pursuing a graduate degree in clinical social work at Boston College—and performing a field internship as a psychiatric clinician for an emergency services team, working out of the 14 major hospitals in the Greater Boston area. Nacie E. Carson notes that she works for the EZE Castle Software company in Boston as a quality assurance analyst. Sara A. DellaPosta writes that she is working as an analytic consultant at Thomson Healthcare in Cambridge, Mass. Matthew J. Drago notes that he is attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Patricia M. Fahy writes that she is teaching high-school English and writing at Northtown Academy in Chicago, through Teach for America. Joseph J. Fiorito notes that he works for the investment banking company, Sandler O’Neill & Partners, in New York City, as an associate in equity sales. Michelle M. Hedrick writes that she is working for Staples, Inc., Framingham, Mass., as an inventory analyst in the office supplies division. Stephen J. Kress notes that he is currently attending the Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Marc A. Lombardo writes that he has begun working for the General Electric Co.’s Financial Management Program in commercial finance. Allison G. Long notes that she is now a paralegal at the law firm Porzio, Bromberg & Newman in Morristown, N.J. Christine E. Looser writes that she is pursuing her Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. James L. “Jimmy” Maliszewski notes that he is currently working full time as an emergency care technician in the emergency room at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha—prior to beginning medical school this August, at Creighton University, also located in Omaha. Brian P. Matthews writes that he is currently working at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston as a research assistant—studying links between heart disease and diabetes. Bridget Q. McCabe notes that she works as a program coordinator at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Kara L. McShane writes that she is enrolled in the Ph.D. program in medieval literature at the University of Rochester in New York. Kyle K. Murphy notes that he is now working as an admissions counselor at Curry College in Milton, Mass. Meghan E. Phillips writes that she is working at State Street Bank in Boston as a reporting and compliance specialist. Julia M. Post notes that she is working as an associate financial planner for Harris SBSB in Tysons Corner, Va. Victoria L. Rodrigue writes that she is now in Vienna, Austria, through a Fulbright research/teaching grant—doing musicology research in the Vienna archives, as part of her Ph.D. studies at the University of Michigan. Ens. Kevin P. Smith, USN, notes that he is currently in flight training at the Pensacola (Fla.) Naval Air Station. Natalie M. Sorbello writes that she is now doing research on periodontal disease at Boston University—prior to attending the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore this fall. Lauren K. Stillwell notes that she is living in Washington, D.C., and working as a grants and office manager at the Montgomery County Community Foundation. Stefan J. Swiadas writes that he was hired in July 2007 as a police officer for the town of Bedford, N.H.—and that he graduated from the 144th New Hampshire Police Academy in November. Jonathan T. Tardif notes that he teaches fifth-grade social studies and music, sixth-grade religion, and piano, at Mother Caroline Academy in Dorchester, Mass. Jamie V. Tomc writes that she is working at Enterprise Bank and participating in a management trainee program. Class Co-Chairs Michael J. Galbo, Kaitlin M. Padgett, Kara M. Pipoli 
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