Class Notes

Bill Mellin '72 writes, "It's interesting to read that some of my past classmates are now grandparents, while I'm the father of a 12-year old son. One thing's for sure, it's keeping me young. I'm the President/CEO of the New York State Credit Union Association and live in the Albany, NY area with my wife and son. I'm very pleased to see the apparent success that Curry is enjoying. 'Hello' to all my past friends and classmates."

Jeff Rudolph '72 first donated blood at a blood drive at Curry in 1972. This past Mother's Day, he donated his 400 and 401st pints of plasma and platelets.

Tom Butler '73 writes "I've been working for United Airlines for nearly 31 years (yes, I know we're bankrupt, but we will survive!). I'm married with two grown children, one grandchild and another on the way. I am the Operations Supervisor at O'Hare responsible for gate planning and daily operations."

Timothy Garvey '73 was recently elected Director of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors for 2005. Tim is a Broker Associate with Century 21 in Winchester, MA. Tim is married with two children and lives in Medford, MA.

Steven Cardinale '74 has lived in Vail Valley, Colorado for 29 years and has three children: Shayne 26, Steve Jr. 24 and Chelsea 19. He has worked in Real Estate for over 25 years. He has volunteered through the years with coaching children's sport teams and participating in various school activities. During Steve's free time he enjoys tennis, softball,

running, motorcycle touring and spending time with his children.

Mark Lenson '74 has been married for 23 years and has two sons, 10 and 12 years old. The family lives in Palm Beach, Florida. Mark owns two real estate companies, a title company and a survey company.

Sam Savage '75 and Debbie (Orenberg) Savage '76 report, "Our daughter Alexandra is enrolled in the class of 2008. We have been married for 28 years and we own a business called The Purple Peacock. It is a clothing store for young ladies."

Patricia (Zappone) Convy '76 writes, "After 29 years as a flight attendant with US Airways, I am finally hanging up my uniform for good in September and moving on to new career ventures. This past year I began substitute teaching and have really been enjoying it. I am now appreciating my Secondary Education minor! I will also have more time to work with my husband and our business, Convy Online Communications in Washington, DC."

Lucinda Keith '76 is the SPEC Department Head at a school in Texas and teaches a self-contained behavioral adjustment class. Her daughter is in the 7th grade. "Here I am in Texas - I miss the beach and the mountains! My daughter and I have driven back 'home' two times and the east is still the most beautiful part of the US! I would love to hear from other Curry alums. I've really lost touch with everyone in the area."

C.J. Neale '76 moved to St. Paul, MN in 2000 and worked for the local NHL team, the

MN Wild. The hockey strike ended operations, and C.J. went back to school full time. He's now working at the Public Defenders Office in Owatonna, MN. In August, he'll be moving to West Virginia. "Best regards to any old friends out there in alumni-land."

Kate (Goldsmith) Paradise '76 writes that she is working for the Episcopal City Mission bringing with her nearly two decades of Human Resources and office managerial experience. Kate is on the Vestry at the Church of our Saviour in Brookline, a member of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross and is serving as Chapel Director for Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center in Byfield, Massachusetts. Kate lives in the Boston area with husband Peter and their 3 golden retrievers Coltrane, Molly and MacLeod. She remains a passionate photographer and activist for social justice.

Mark I. Snyder '76 hosts Stoughton's most popular Cable TV show, "Snyder's Stoughton," on Comcast Channel 9. He writes "Snyder's Stoughton," a weekly column in the Stoughton Journal, and is producer and host of the Sixty Second Trivia Quiz, heard nightly on WMJX-FM (Magic 106.7), WROR-105.7FM, and WBOS- 92.9FM. He is also in the process of writing his fifth book, "Small Town Conspiracy."

Gary Leopold '77, President and CEO of ISM, a Boston-based advertising and marketing agency, was recently honored with one of the travel industry's most prestigious awards for lifetime achievement. He was the recipient of The Albert E. Koehl Award, presented annually by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International

(HSMAI) in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of travel advertising and marketing. Past winners of the award have included Michael Eisner of Disney, Richard Branson of Virgin, Horst Schulze of Ritz Carlton and Gordon "Butch" Stewart of Sandals.

Janice (Stanovich) Rogers '77 writes, "I left the corporate world nearly 5 years ago to open my own business. My husband and I own two flower and gift shops, Petal Pushers Flowers & Gifts in North Providence and Cumberland. We service weddings, funerals, parties and make floral arrangements for holidays and every day. Stop by to say hello if you're ever in the area."

Patricia "Tish" (O'Connell) Donovan '78 is taking a break from the field of special education to take a position as a kindergarten teacher. She writes, "It will be a big change from what I have been doing and I am looking forward to new challenges." She has a 17 year old son Brian and a 15 year old daughter Erin. Her husband was also a special education teacher, but now works for Dunkin Donuts. She would love to hear from old Curry friends.

Peter (Chip) Paris '79 and his wife, Anne (Rosser) live in Riverside, CT. Chip is currently employed as a buyer/planner for FujiFilm Medical Systems U.S.A. in Stamford, CT, a global leader in digital X-Ray and diagnostic equipment. They recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary together and enjoy sharing their home with three lovely basset hounds. You can contact Chip by email at peterp@optonline.net.