New Defibrillators Provided by NECC Annual Fund Program Grant Benefit Students

Thanks to an nECC annual Fund Program grant, students studying to be EmTs or Paramedics now have access to three new automated external defibrillator (aEd) trainer devices. These new devices will enable nECC to continue to provide quality Emergency medical services (Ems) education and help our students be more prepared to work in the field when they graduate.

Rory putnam, assistant professor and clinical and EMt basic program coordinator, demonstrates use of the new defibrillator.

In addition to funding much-needed scholarships, the NECC Annual Fund provides faculty and staff with program grants to enrich the educational experience for students by creating new academic initiatives and experiential learning opportunities.

Students Support the College at NECC Phonathon

the phonathon is a way for the college to keep in touch with its alumni. Current students contact alumni to update their records, share information on events around campus, and solicit support for the NECC annual Fund. thank you to everyone who took the time to answer our call!

Alumni News

Congratulations to M AR k F RONTEROTTA ’79 for his promotion to Chief of Police in Inglewood, California.

My RON M AC I NNIS ’85 was profiled in MIT Technology Review magazine for his work at the LIGO Laboratory at MIT.

D AVID (B IBEAU) S ANCHE z ’96 published his first book titled Multifamily Group Clinical Skills Workbook for Therapists.

A UGUSTIN F RANCOIS ’02 obtained his bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Concordia University in Austin, Texas and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

D USTIN L UCA has been named Reporter of the year (by CNHI, Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.) for his work as a staff writer at the Andover Townsman.

J ESSICA D IC k ’11 was featured in the Eagle-Tribune for an honors seminar she taught at UMass Boston about the city of Lawrence. She graduated from UMass Boston with honors in May.

M AR k H ARGREAVES ’13 was recognized as one of the “29 Who Shine” at the Massachusetts State House on May 2, 2013. The program was launched by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to recognize outstanding students representing each of the state’s 29 public higher education institutions.

In Memoriam

Mr. Robert F. Drago ‘81

Mr. Louis Polizzotti ‘83

Mrs. Shirley A. Dam ‘84

Mr. Paul V. Fish ‘93

V. James Smotrich, R.N. ‘93

Mr. John A. Terilli ‘04

Ms. Stacey L. Bussing ‘04

Alumni Association Presents Awards

Each May, the alumni association presents two awards that recognize outstanding achievements. the outstanding Student award is presented to a graduating student at the College’s awards Convocation ceremony. Mary Ellen d’angelo-Lombari of Methuen was this year’s recipient. Mary Ellen was recognized for her leadership of the student newspaper, The Observer. Susan Bonenfant of plaistow received this year’s outstanding alumni award given at Commencement. Susan was selected for her dedication and support of NECC as well as for her extensive service in the community. (See related story, page 8.)

Congratulations to Mary Ellen and Susan!

dana Farnham ’78 director of respiratory/ Pulmonary services at Essential Health Fargo

Why I Give

L-R: attorney dawne M. young ‘92, former chair of the NECC alumni association, and student Mary Ellen d’angelo-Lombari