1995
Chris Catanzaro has been appointed as an Assistant Project Manager for the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. Chris writes, “It is my aim to bring passion, integrity and a love for the city to this position. It has been a pleasure to engage in various conversations on the status of the city, as well as its waterfront. I look forward to continued dialogue, as well as valuable input, as I look to invest my energy and knowledge into a great period in Buffalo’s history.” Betsy Kreiner McCarthy and husband, Jay, welcomed a son, Emmett Martin McCarthy, on Aug. 4, 2012. Betsy writes, “Emmett’s delivery was a Nichols Reunion! Emmett was delivered by Dr. Lisa Gelman-Koessler ’93 with anesthesia from Dr. Bhaskar Gopalakrishnan ’87. He shares his birthday with aunt, Sarah Kreiner Godshaw ’99, and joins his big sister, Elise.” Jim Pieri lives in New York City and is the proud father of two daughters, Emelia Christine Pieri (born May 2010) and Ellison Diane Pieri (born November 2012).
1997
Rebekah Lowinger Elliott ’96 was the maid of honor, Alexander Glogowski ’05 was a groomsman and Julia Flemming ’97 was in attendance. Liza Walsh Keenan and husband, Sean, welcomed their third daughter, Addison Ryder Keenan, on Aug. 21, 2012. Addison joins older sisters, Avery and Hailey.
Rob Drake was promoted to Vice President and Branch Manager of M&T Bank. He will also work with M&T Partners to provide investments, insurance and mortgage services through the branch.
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2001
Nick Amigone IV lives in New York City and is a partner at MatlinPatterson, a private equity company. He and wife, Laura, are expecting their third son in March. Seth Seegert is an attorney and financial advisor, providing financial protection and wealth management with AXA Advisors in Williamsville, N.Y.
1999
Ellie Walsh Beasley welcomed her second child, Colette Virginia Beasley, on Aug. 23, 2012. Colette already has quite the collection of Big Green hand-me-downs from big brother, Grant, and enjoyed her first visit to Buffalo for Christmas in December. Ellie and her family live in Needham, Mass. Katie Crandall-Worley writes: “It was great to see Mr. Bryan, as well as classmates and fellow alumni at the Boston alumni reception in November 2012. I look forward to more events in the future!” Patrick Devlin, lives in Norwalk, Conn., and works as an engineer. He married his middle school sweetheart, Maureen McFadden, and they welcomed a child in February.
2000 Heather Glogowski married Trenton White on July 28, 2012 in Portland, Ore. Heather is a technical services librarian at Mt. Hood Community College and Trenton is a systems engineer at Webtrends.
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Sean Devlin lives in West Roxbury, Mass., and works as legal counsel for a utility contractor in Boston.
Christine Hynes Arthurs graduated from UB Law School, passed the New York bar exam and joined Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP as an associate in their Trusts, Estates and Elder Law practice area. Her husband, Wyatt Arthurs, continues to work as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley.
Sheena Gilkar has designed a collection of men’s neckwear (ties, bow ties, pocket squares, cashmere scarves and ascots). Everything is handmade in Kashmir. Her website is www.sheen.la. From Dec. 1-14, 2012, Nicole Mansfield competed in the Whitewater Grand Prix held in Chile. The event brought together 30 of the world’s best whitewater kayakers to compete in five events over a 14 day period. Nicole placed 6th overall among the women.
2002
In the fall, Ken Blazick was featured on WIVB-TV after qualifying for the World’s Toughest Mudder on Nov. 17 and 18 in New Jersey. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces that tests strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. After finishing in the top five percent of a Tough Mudder course, Ken took on the challenge of training for the World’s Toughest Mudder. Competitors have 24 hours to complete as many laps as they can on a given course without leaving the course. Ken and his brother raised money for Wounded Warriors, an organization that provides assistance to wounded military veterans. Raman Luthra won three BDGA events and nearly doubled his closest competitor’s points total in 2012.
2003
Marc Amigone has fully recovered from a recent serious injury and is now working at Hubspot, an inbound marketing firm in Cambridge, Mass.