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CLASS|notes Virginia Schimpf Nacy ’78, ’82G, Psy., was the 2011 mid-size company winner of the Rochester Business Ethics Award for her company Toddler’s Workshop Daycare, Inc. Carol Bucher LeSher ’79, Music Ed., received her master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University in June 2011. She currently works as a team coordinator for Placer County Probation in Roseville, CA.
Several members of the Class of 1957 gathered at Bellhurst Castle in Geneva, N.Y., on September 20, 2011. Back row, L to R: Jeannine Clark, Bunny Mannix, Peggy Nailos, Judy DeSisti, and Sharon Beerman. Front row, L to R: Marian Waters, Anna Jean DeDominicis, Mary Ann Handlan O’Brien, and Liliana Kernan.
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Barbara Wegman Lamark ’57, Soc., had her book, According to Us, published last winter. The book was a group effort of four senior ladies who started their writing journey at Nazareth about 20 years ago. Barbara and her contributors had a book signing at the College in mid-December and were also invited to have a book signing at Wegmans in Pittsford. Sr. Beatrice Ganley ’58, Edu., left Nazareth College after working nearly 20 years part time in the English department. She is now working full time writing—mostly poetry—and sending her work out for publication.
Tina Cinque McDermott ’65, Mus., was recently inducted into the Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame and honored for her service in the community. The Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortland Manor nominated Tina for her services as one of the chaplains. She has also been a volunteer for Birthright, where she serves on the board of directors. Elizabeth Osta ‘67, Speech Path., published Jeremiah’s Hunger (Borealis, 2011), an Irish historical novel.
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Robin Romano Buckley ’82, Psy., works as a QA editor for a software company. She also promotes her photography business, Riverstone Images. This year her photos were used in a variety of commercial projects, including an Essex Savings Bank Trust ad and the Essex Savings Bank calendar for 2012. Her work can be seen at www.riverstoneimages.com. Catherine Zimmerman Wendy Willing Woodworth Sawyer ’70, Eng., was recently promoted to assistant vice chancel- ’82, ’91G, Eng., is this year’s Federal Education Association’s lor, University Libraries at South nominee for the National University. Education Association Foundation Marie Russo Merenda ’76, Award for Teaching Excellence. As Psy., retired five years ago from the nominee, she attended a gala Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Her career there spanned dinner in Washington, D.C., in 23 years, with 15 years as assistant February and will be traveling to China to visit schools in Beijing principal and principal of Oak Hill and Shanghai this summer with Elementary School. Previously she was with the Rochester City School other state nominees. Rob Randall ’88, Soc., was District as a Chapter 1 (Title 1) recently honored by the Greater math teacher. She and her husRochester Chapter of U.S. band have also been in the pie Lacrosse for his strong coaching business since 1987. credentials. He has been chosen
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