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Laura Ramirez-Mann ’06 graduated from Texas A&M University with a master’s degree in recreation, parks and tourism sciences, with an emphasis in youth development. She also received a master’s in health education from Texas A&M. Her husband, Timothy Mann ’07, earned a Ph.D. in computer science, with an emphasis in machine learning, also from Texas A&M. The couple is currently living in Israel, where Timothy is pursuing a post-doctoral fellowship at Israel Institute of Technology. Chris Jay ’07 took top prize at the 28th annual juried art show for his acrylic painting “The Frog Prince.” His work was recently featured in a solo art show at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council in Potsdam, NY. Chris Lynn ’07 spends much of his time working as a history interpreter at the Genesee County Village and Museum in Mumford, NY. He also participates in a number of area music groups, including the Hornell Area Wind Ensemble, where he is the associate conductor. Cara Tromans ’07 is a program analyst with the Conservation Services Group in Albany, NY. She recently purchased her first house, a historic three-story brownstone, in Troy, NY. Zachariah Galatis ’08 is working on a doctorate under the tutelage of worldrenowned soloist Marina Piccinini at Peabody Institute. Erika Tazawa ’08 received a great review for her performance of Shostakovich Concerto No. 2. She was invited as part of the Chamber Ensemble in Residence to the Hot Springs Music Festival in the summer of 2013. Tazawa resides in Los Angeles, CA. Brandon Scharf ’09 was chosen by Chapman Filmed Entertainment to be the assistant editor of the film “Trigger,” which follows two men fixated on what triggers the enormity of evil.
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Isaac Snell ’09 was one of five artists to receive funding from the Village of Potsdam as part of an ongoing effort to turn Potsdam into a regional hub for the arts. He will use the grant money to start a ceramics production studio and it will allow him to double his rate of production, start a website and purchase more equipment. Snell hopes to open a Potsdam storefront within the new few years.
2010s Alyssa Frainier ’10 has joined the staff at Southwest Skin and Cancer Institute in Prescott, AZ. She coauthored a manuscript, entitled “Identification of Novel Lipin Homologue from the Parasitic Protozoan Trypanosoma Brucei,” which was published in the journal BMC Microbiology in 2013. Last year, Brittany Mruczek ’11 released her second CD, “A Christmas Song for You,” including more than 12 traditional carols and holiday songs. She has performed numerous Christmas concerts at various Western New York churches.
the opportunity due to the NHL lockout, which created a need for an additional goaltender spot in the shortened training camp last season. Amanda Yeoman ’12 teaches vocal and instrumental music at St. Patrick’s Elementary School in Oneida, NY, and maintains a private studio. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in music education at Syracuse University. Nicole Osgood ’13 started in the Literacy Specialist 7-12 program during the summer of 2013. Potsdam People
Births
Melonie Joy Cutler’s ’76 first grandchild, Lily Jamesyn Cole, was born in October 2012. Phi Kappa Sigma member Frank Caruso ’89 and Patricia Foris announce
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Angela DiVita Frommert ’96 & ’12 and her husband, Derek, announce the birth of their son, Elliot Mason, on January 3, 2013. On August 16, 2012, Colleen Conerty Christiansen ’97 and her husband, Scott, welcomed their first daughter, Kaitlyn Quinn, into the world. She was born at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Timothy ’97 and Jennifer Rohner Groth ’99 celebrated the birth of their daughter, Cecilia, on June 28, 2012. She joins big brother, Timothy Jr., 4.
the birth of their daughter, Brianna Carolyn Caruso, on September 27, 2012, weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Paul Kelly ’90 and his wife, Karen, announce the birth
Rashaun Durden ’12 serves as assistant coach for the SUNY Potsdam men’s lacrosse team. He is pursing a master’s degree in organizational performance, leadership and technology at SUNY Potsdam.
Andrew ’98 and Jamie Luce Bentley ’01 welcomed their daughter, Ember Primrose, on September 17, 2012. Scott ’99 and Marlys Massaro Cooper ’99 welcomed their second child, Brooke Jacqueline, on November 20, 2012.
Robert Leabo Jr. ’12 is working on his MST in Childhood Education at SUNY Potsdam.
of their daughter, Dagny Bridget, on November 21, 2012, at a “wonderfully loud” 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19 inches.
Former men’s hockey goaltender Kevin McFarland ’12 spent the National Hockey League pre-season in St. Louis Blues camp. The St. Louis native was afforded
Kenny Quagliarello ’92 and his wife, Kristi, as well as their 2-year-old daughter, Kayla, welcomed a beautiful son, Kaden, who was born March 15, 2013.
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Lisa Manchester ’99 and Owen Herne ’99 welcomed a son, Archer Herne, on July 26, 2012. Christina Carlisle Trottier ’99 and her husband, Thomas, welcomed twin boys, Jameson Thomas William and Greyson Ronald John, on April 12, 2012.
Bill ’01 and Leslie Stockton Ambler ’01 welcomed their third child, Abigail Marie, on November 6, 2012. She shows her Potsdam pride by wearing SUNY Potsdam gear. Kelly Mailler ’02 welcomed her first child, Gabriella Tait, on June 15, 2012. Heidi Donabar Mickey ’02 and her husband, Michael, welcomed their first child, Joseph, on October 18, 2012. Potsdam People
Marriages
George Sanders ’71 and Janet Campbell Rosen were married on August 12, 2012, in New Haven, CT. Potsdam graduates Allen Schoer ’71 and Maryjane Lisi Peluso ’70 were in attendance. The couple reside in Milford, CT. After four years together, Kristina Howland ’91 married her partner, Heather Ricker, in a private ceremony surrounded by family and treasured friends in Maine. Kelly Allen ’95 married Richard Shaw on September 15, 2012, in St. Anthony Church in Groton, NY. Following a reception, the couple departed on a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia. The Shaws reside in Liverpool, NY.