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nc 1972
nc 1973
Correspondent: Nancy Brouillard McKenzie newton885@bc.edu 7526 Sebago Road Bethesda, MD 20817
Correspondent: Joan B. Brouillard sacrecoeur1973@aol.com PO Box 1207 Glen, NH 03838; 603-383-4003
Mary-Catherine Deibel reports that Kathy Connor visited the Upstairs after attending the BC–Notre Dame game. • John and Tappy Moran Kimpel, MSW’01, took a trip around the world. • In September, Penny Price Nachtman and Mary Rush Coan met in California. Mary was visiting her son Ben; his wife, Mary; and her grandson Bennie. Mary is the godmother of Penny’s son Daniel, who is now a firefighter. • Also in September, Phil Hogan ’01, the son of Phil and Mary Wurzelbacher Hogan, married Milana Rossi in Lawrenceville, NJ. • After more than two years living in London, Ruth Erickson is back in New York City. Last August, Ruth celebrated her 30th service anniversary at Marsh & McLennan. Ruth is happy to be back but misses London, particularly the London BC Alumni Chapter, with whom she worked on a few things. • Maureen Harmonay has recently joined the Bolton office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage after two years with RE/MAX. In her new post, Maureen specializes in country homes and horse properties. She is also a professional animal communicator and has a website: www.AnimalTranslations.com. • In October, our Sarah ’03, JD’08, passed the bar in Massachusetts. • Take care.
Nancy Warburton Desisto has done a wonderful job with this column but is quite overwhelmed. So, like a “bad penny,” I’m back! Thank you, Nancy. We also offer our condolences on your father’s death. Further, Nancy and Michael bought a house in Boothbay Harbor, ME, where they already own a 1763 farmhouse. “I am over the top” were her words. • Reminder: This column is written with a three-month lead, so please get your information in early. Classmates have stepped up to the plate (well, I begged), and I’ve gleaned info from Facebook (with permission). Contact me there or at the addresses noted above; it’s like having a 5th-year reunion every day. • Becky Bralla Caplice and I have had more dialogue in the past months than we did in four years at Newton. She and husband Joe Poirier live in Shelburne Falls, and we’ve discussed our “instant grandkids.” They have a home and are building another in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico—the pictures are glorious. Joe just bought a restaurant at auction; Becky is speechless. • Priscilla Duff Perkins and I both missed the reunion due to surgery and hope that others will share highlights. She retired from teaching, and when Bill retires next year, they’ll travel. Son Bill is in the UK, Kate is pursuing an MA at Lesley, and Dan is at Holy Cross. • Best career choice: Mary Doherty Ellroy, MBA’78, toy inventor. Farthest friend: Margi Mulcahy O’Neill,
1973 Correspondent: Patricia DiPillo perseus813@aol.com 19 Hartlawn Road Boston, MA 02132 This edition, congratulations are in order for the following BC alumni. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio was among three bishops who recently were elected to the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop Broglio was ordained a priest in 1977. • On October 28, Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring’s board of directors appointed Stephen Lang as its new chair. Stephen is currently vice president of sales and marketing at Classic Envelope in Whitinsville. Stephen received a BS in management and finance from BC. • That’s it! Please continue to send your news so we can all keep up with you.
family. Kate ’06, daughter of Sheila Brogan, MA’75, is in her last year at Villanova Law and will work in New York City. Son Brendan ’08 is a team leader for AmeriCorps in Louisiana, rebuilding homes destroyed by Katrina, and Tim is a junior at BC. What a BC tradition! • Younger “sisters” on FB were Barbara Callahan Saldarriaga NC’75, who has sons at BC, and Lynn McGovern NC’75. Look for the Newton “Group.” • I expect a flood of e-mails from 1973 women. Truly, you are all missed.
1974 Correspondent: Patricia McNabb Evans pae74bc@aol.com 35 Stratton Lane Foxborough, MA 02035 Happy new year, everyone! I hope you and your family are well, and that you are making plans to join in on our reunion celebration. The response to the class’s winter events was great! I have just a few notes for this issue. • Terry ’73 and Kathy (Rando) O’Donnell celebrated the wedding of their daughter Alison in August. Thanks to Kathy, who has served as our class treasurer for many years now! • It was great hearing from Patti (Halligan) Nurse. She is the director of business operations at Bright Horizons, where she’s been for eight years. In that time, the company has grown from one strictly associated with childcare to one that addresses all phases of life, from childcare to educational counseling to eldercare. She and her family are all doing well.
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio ’73 was among three bishops who recently were elected to the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services. United Kingdom, where she has a thriving antique business (see www.serpentine antiques.co.uk). Lost then found: Ann Walls Flanders. Annie married Bob in 1971 and left Newton but is happy in Rhode Island with her kids and Bob, who took joy in dumbfounding the Cushing 3 group. Missed the most: Lynn Terry Tacher, M.Ed.’75, my roommate. Other Newton FBs: Kate Novak Vick and Susan Jaquet. Ann Reed cooked for 16 at Thanksgiving with extended 19 class notes
• Congratulations to former BC hockey team captain Raymond D’Arcy, who has been selected to become president and CEO of Interactive Data Corporation this year. Ray has been with the company for 29 years. • On a sad note, I learned from John and Maureen (Galvin) McCafferty of the death of Ben Chin last fall. He will be missed by his family and many BC friends. • Please send some news and take care.