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September 17, 2004
  Articles on this page: • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams Katie Babeu, daughter of Mark and Kathleen Babeu of Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology. She is a 2000 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Sandra Bennett, daughter of Richard and Janet Benett of Peru, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She is employed by Kolbarne School in New Marlboro. She is a 1998 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Dawn M. Booth, of Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration with a concentration in accounting. She is currently an accounting assitant at Pittsfield’s Generating Company, L.P. She was a member of Delta Mu Delta and Alpha Chi Honor Societies. She is a graduate of Drury High School. Andrew W. Briggs, Jr., son of Andrew Briggs of Adams and Paula Godfrey of Williamstown, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration with a concentration in accounting. He plans to attend Bentley College in the fall and pursue a master’s degree in accounting. While at MCLA, he was a member of Delta Mu Delta, Alph Chi and Alpha Lambda Honor Societies. During his senior year he was secretary of the Zeta Zeta chapter Delta Mu Delta Honor Society. He was recently awarded a McCallum Graduate School of Business Merit Scholarship. He is a 2000 graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School. Catherine Briggs, daughter of James Biagini and the late Theresa Goodnew Biagini of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. She was a Dean’s List student. She is currently employed at Legacy Banks as an accounts payable specialist. Briggs is also a Bershire Community College graduate and a 1983 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Briggs currently resides in Pittsfield with her husband. Brain E. Burniske, son of Edward and Marsha Burniske of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He is a 1996 graduate of Taconic High School. Emily A. Chase, daughter of Fred W. Chase IV and Diane M. Chase of Housatonic, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration and minor in economic and history. She was a member of the Delta Mu Delta the Business Honor Society. She is a 2000 graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School. Rebecca A. Cohen, daughter of Gwendolyn Rich and Eric Cohen of Williamstown, graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology. She is currently employed at the Water Street Grill as bar manager. Cohen plans to continue her education in the Boston area. While at MCLA, she was a teaching assistant and worked for three years as a laboratory assistant in the biology labs. She is a 1998 graduate of Drury High School. Kelly Crosier, daughter of Marshall and Joan Crosier graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science. She is a 1980 graduate of Drury High School. Tamera S. Curtiss, daughter of Jonathan and Susan Curtiss of Great Barrington, graduated with a bachelor's degree in English. She is a 1992 graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School. Alison Czarnecki, daughter of Frances Czarnecki and the late Richard Czarnecki, graduated with a master's degree in special education. She is currently a teacher assistant in the Special Education Department at Sullivan Elementary School in North Adams. She received her bachelor’s degree in recreation from Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont. She is a 1994 graduate of Drury High School. Joyce L. Daigneault, daughter of Norman and Laurel Daigneault of Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine and performing arts. She is currently working full time with autistic children as a behavioral therapist and speech language assistant for the May Institute in West Springfield. She was a member of Alphi Chi National National Honor Society, chorus and Chamber choir. Diagneault is a 1996 graduate of Berkshire Community College and a 1997 graduate of American Music and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She is a 1993 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Diane M. Dandurand, daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Laymond M. Dandurand of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in English communications. She is currently employed as the head of Human Resources and Public Relations for Berkshire Wedding Associates. While at MCLA, she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Lambda Iota Tau Honor Society for Literature. She is a 1998 graduate of Drury High School. Dandurand currently resides in North Adams with her husband. Rebecca L. Decelles, daughter of Robert and Denise Decelles of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. She is currently employed at Banknorth Massachusetts as a custumer service representative. She was a member of Alpha Chi and Deltu Mu Deltau National Honor Societies. Decelles received an associate’s degree in business adminstration at Berkshire Community College. She is a 2000 graduate Taconic High School. Marcus D. DuRant, son of Willard Mark and Vermel DuRant of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. He is a 1998 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Jessica A. DiGiroiamo, daughter of Roberto and Joanne DiGiroiamo of Dalton, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English and communication with a concentration in coperate communications. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society and awarded the Zenus Crane Fund Scholarship as well as the Massachusetts Transfer Scholarship. She is a 2000 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Manuel F. Duarte, son of Karin L. Duarte of Lowell and Chelmsford, graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in sociology. He is a member of the Alpha Chi Rho national fraternity in which he was the Scholastics Chair. At MCLA, he served on the All-College Committee and participated in intramural athlectics and as part of WJJW. He also earned Dean’s List honors. Duarte is a 1996 graduate of Chelmsford High School. He currently resides in North Adams with his wife. Priscilla M. Duarte, daughter of Benard and Ellen Elsner of Vero Beach, Fla., graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology and minor in criminal justice. She received Dean’s List honors. Duarte is a 1999 graduate of Cheshire High School in Connecticut. She currently resides in North Adams with her husband. Kerri Elovirta, daughter of Jan and Debbie Elovirta of Becket, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She is currently employed by Crane and Company Inc. as a customer service representative in Pittsfield. Elovirta received her associate’s degree from Champlain College in Burlington, Vt., in 1994. She is a 1992 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Federick G. Ferris, son of Mike and Vina Ferris of North Adams, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology. Ferris works in the Facilities Department at MCLA. He is a 1982 graduate of Drury High Shool. He currently resides in Williamstown with his wife and son. Wendy Lee Frye, daughter of Howard and Helen Frye of Lanesboro, graduated with a master's degree in education. She will receive a Massachusetts Teacher Certification in special education in December 2004. She is a 1977 graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School. Nancy M. Fuore, of Lenox, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. She is currently working for KBToys.com as a copywriter. She was a member of Delta Mu Delta and Alpha Chi National Honor Society. She is a 1976 graduate of Lenox Memorial High School. Christopher J. Furey, of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. Cheryl L. Garvie, daughter of Arthur and Holly Garvie of Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology and minor in business administration. She is currently employed at North Adams Regional Hospital in the Human Resources Department and part time at Home Depot. She graduated in 2001 from Berkshire Community College with a associate’s degree in liberal arts. She is a 1998 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Amy L. Gero, daughter of Sandra B. and Richard H. Gero of Pittsfield, graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She is a 1998 graduate of St. Joseph’s Central High School. Joshua D. Hall, son of K. Craig and Lois A. Hall of Lee, graduated with a bachelor's degree in history and a secondary education certificate. He is a member of the Political Science Club, Vice President of the History Society, and a member of Phi Alpha Theta and Alpha Chi National Honor Societies. In 2002 he particpated in an internship at Stockbridge Library Historical Room. He is a 1999 graduate of Lee High School. Barbera Halek, daughter of Gloria and Alfred Rolland of Cheshire, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She is planning to attend Springfield College to pursue a master’s degree in social work. She also received an associate’s degree in human resources from Berkshire Community College. Halek is a 1973 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. She currently resides in Cheshire with her two children. Amanda Hayden, daughter of Bruce and Lynn Hayden of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. While at MCLA, she participated in basketball, soccer and cross country — serving as captain for all three teams. She also served as the Treasurer of Class of 2004 and was a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Hayden is also a member of the Delat Mu Delta Honor Society in Business. She is a 2000 graduate of McCann Technical High School. Shelly Icardi, daughter of Linda Racine of 51 Vivian Ave., Pittsfield and David Icardi of 222 Newell St., Pittsfield graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English. While at MCLA, she was a staff member of the The Beacon. She has been published in Into the Outdoors and Woods and Waters USA. She is currently employed at Berkshire Career Center as a Career Counselor in Pittsfield and resides in Cheshire. She is a 1988 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Natalia RJL Kuhner, daughter of Arnold and Nadine Kuhner of Adams, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Her future plans are to attend graduate school at Western New England College in Springfield and major in accounting. She was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Chi. She is a 2000 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Allyson B. LaBelle, of Adams graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science and sociology and minor in criminal justice and mathematics. Her future plans are to pursue a master’s degree in criminal justice in San Diego, Calif. She was a member of the Student Government where she was senator for two years and the Outdoor Trailblazer President as well as Reading Coach for one year. LaBelle studied abroad for her last semester in England. Linda L. Lam, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in history. She was a member of the History Society, Conservative Union, Alpha Chi, Pi Lamba Theta and Phi Alpha Theta Honor Societies. At MCLA she received the Edmund K. Luddy Memorial Scholarship. Lam is a Pittsfield High School graduate. She resides in Pittsfield with her two children. Emily Laska-Betti, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She received her associates degree in business adminstration from Bay Path College at Longmeadow, in 1987. She resides in Lanesboro with her husband three children. Jess A. Latimer, son of Lance and Marcia Latimer of North Adams graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He plans to pursue a teaching career. He was a member of Alphi Chi and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Societies. Latimer was also a member of the Lacrosse Club, serving as Vice President for a year. He is a 2000 graduate of McCann Technical High School. Jennifer J. LaValley, daughter of Peter A. and Pat LaValley of Williamstown, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. While at MCLA, she served as Teaching Assistant in the sociology department in addition to a Resident Advisor, member of the Student Activies Council, member of Students Taking Abusive Risks Seriously, and a founding member of the Inter-Advisory Board Council. In addition, she received the U.S. President’s Community Service Award and was a presenter at the Residence Life and Student Leadership Conferences. She also worked as an intern for the Northern Berkshire Early Intervention Program. She is a 1999 graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School. Aimee Marie Lescarbeau, daughter of Lonnie Poirot of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology and minor in women’s studies. She served as an intern at The Elizabeth Freeman Center. She is a 1999 graduate of Drury High School. Katie Marie Little, daughter of Bruce and Debra Little of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology and minor in social work. She plans to attend graduate school in 2005. At MCLA, she was President of the Sociology Club and participated in an internship at the Key Program in Pittsfield. Little is a 1999 graduate of Drury High School. Michael Mazzantini, son of Betti and Robert Mazzantini, graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics. He is a 1993 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Danielle M. Marino, daughter of Patricia A. and Daniel A. Marino, Jr. of Dalton, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English and concentration in corporate communication. She is currently director of Victoria’s Secret in the Berkshire Mall. She was a member of Alpha Chi and National College Honor Scholarship Society. She is a 1996 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Maztin W. McDeuitt, son of William and Roseanne McDeuitt of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. He is currently employed at Hillcreast education. He was a member of the varsity soccer team for two years. McDeuitt is a 1998 graduate of Taconic High School. Amy Meehan, daughter of Elaine and Les Reid and the late Peter Cowlin of Nashua, N.H., graduated with a master's degree in education. She is currently the Athlectic Director and a history teacher at Drury High School. She is also a member of the School Emergency Team and Instructional Leadership Team at Drury. At MCLA, she was a member of Phi Theta Honor Society. She graduated cum laude from Elms College in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education as well as history and a minor in philosophy. She is a 1987 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Meehan currently resides in North Adams with two children. Salima H. Merchant, daughter of Hasanally and Sakarkhanu Merchant of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. She is a member of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society and received the American Honor Society Award. Merchant also earned Dean’s List honors. She is a 1997 graduate of the American High School in 1997 in California. Sarah Mongeon King, daughter of Michael and Marcia Mongeon of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She is currently working in the North Adams Public Schools System. While at MCLA, she worked as a Residential Advisor and participated in Women’s Lacrosse. She is a 1996 graduate of McCann Technical High School. She currently resides in North Adams with her husband and son. Amy C. Renaud-Mutart, daughter of Robert Renaud of Washington and Marilyn Reeves of Pittsfield, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology. She is currently employed at Brooks Pharamacy in Adams as a certified pharmacy tech. She is a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society. Renuad-Mutart earned her associate’s degree in biology from Berkshire Community College. She is a 1988 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She currently resides in North Adams with her husband. Matthew V. Moyer, son of Victoria J. and Dale V. Moyer of Cheshire, graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology. While at MCLA he was a teaching assistant, tutor and a member of the Biology Club and MAIAD Society where he was president. Moyer is also a volenteer EMT for Hoosac Hose and Co. of Cheshire Massachusetts. He is a 1998 graduate of M. M. Institute of Higher Learning. Karen A. Murach, of Adams, daughter of the late Frank and Corrie Murach graduated with a master's degree in eduacation with a concentration in special needs. She was a member of the National Honor Society Pi Lambda Theta. She is currently working at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission as a vocational rehabilitation counselor the third. She recieved her bachelor’s degree in sociology from North Adams State College in 1992 and her associate’s degree in physical education from Berskshire Community College in 1980. She is a 1975 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Lori Conway Murphy, daughter of Gerard V. Conway of Vail, Colo., and Barbara S. Hespelein of Daytona Beach, Fla., graduated with a master's degree in eduacation. She is currently a special education teacher at Herberg Middle School. Murphy earned her bachelor’s degree in hotel restaurant and travel adminstration from UMass in 1982 and recieved a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from MCLA in 1999. She is a 1978 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She currently resides in Pittsfield with her husband and three children. Andre Lee Neil, son of Jenworth and Sandra Doyle of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology. He is currently employed at Hillcreast Educational Center. Kevin F. O'Connell, son of Thomas O’Connell of Pittsfield and Dianne Greenleaf of Pebble Beach, Fla., graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He is currently employed as an Emergency Medical Technician at County Ambulance in Pittsfield. He is a 1999 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Jessica A. Preite, daughter of Susan and William Preite of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She was a member of the softball team and named most valuable player of the team her last two years. She is a 2000 graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School. Scott M. Patenaude, son of Bruce and Sue Patenaude of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. At MCLA, he was member of the Student Althletic Advisory Committee and played baseball, serving as captain of the team. He is a 2000 graduate of Drury High School. Allison C. Roberts, daughter of Leo and Jean Lazits of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. She was a member of Alpha Chi and Delta Mu Delta National Honor Societies. Roberts currently resides in Pittsfield with her husband and two daughters. Andrew P. Rock, son of Susan and Michael Rock of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. He is employed at BCARC as a residential support staff member. He is a 1999 graduate of Taconic High School. Sherilyn Saporito, daughter of Lynne and Joseph Saporito of Housatonic, graduated with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and minor in anthropology. She will attend Goldsmiths University of London in the fall to pursue her master’s degree in anthropology. She was a member of the Alphi Chi Honor Society and Massachusetts Institute of Contemporary Culture. Barbara Leslie Sherwood, daughter of Lynn G. Dennis of Bumpass, Va., graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology. She was a member of the Biology Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and on the Women’s Tennis Team. Sherwood is a 1998 graduate of Spotsylvania High School. She currently resides in Pittsfield with her husband. Dawn Sickell, daughter of Wendy Nickerson of Dalton, graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She resides in Dalton and is married with two children. Sickell is a 1989 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Michael Simonelli, son of Maryellen Goodrich of 16 Crane Ave., Pittsfield, and Carmen Simonelli of 272 View Drive Pittsfield, graduated with bachelor's degree in business adminstration. He was a member of Alpha Chi and Delta Mu Delta National Honor Societies. Simonelli received an associate’s degree in business adminstration from Berkshire Community Community in 2002. He is a 2000 graduate of St. Joseph Central High School. Lisa M. Southard, son of David and Millie Southard of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business adminstration. She was a member of Alpha Chi honor society and Delta Mu Delta business honor society. She is a 1999 graduate of Pittsfield High School. David Spangler, of Pittsfield graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English. He is currently employed as a Technical Writer as General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. He was a member of Lambda Iota Tau. Spangler earned his bachelor’s degreee in electirical engineering from Tri-State University, Augola, Indiana in 1988. He has a wife and six children. Jamie Swanner, daughter of Elaine Swanner of 6 Randell St., Adams, and James Swanner of Summer Street, Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in history. She was a member of Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society. She is a graduate of Hoosac Valley High School and currently resides in North Adams. Melissa Tenczar, daughter of Ron and Mary Ann Tenczar of Cheshire, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree interdisciplinary studies. She is currently working at the Greylock Animal Hospital. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Beta Chapter and made the dean’s list for five semesters. Tenczar earned her associate’s degree at Berkshire Community College. She is a 1998 graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Donna M. Vigiard, daughter of Mary Joan Vigiard and the late Donald H. Vigiard, graduated with a master's degree in education with a concentration in special education. She was a member of Pi Lamba Theta and a foster parent for adolescents since 1995 with the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from MCLA in 1999. She is a graduate of Hoosac Valley High School. Vigiard currently resides in Adams with two children. Maggy A. Walto, daughter of Mariyln Walto of Dalton and William Walto of Pittsfield, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She was a member of the Altana Gospel Choir, African American Studies Club, Student Activties Council, Service Learing and the Sociology Club. She was manager of Wahconah Regional High School boys basketball team and adminstrator of Berkshire County High School boy basketball summer league. She also received sociology, anthropology and sociol work department awards. She earned an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Berkshire Community College. She is a 1999 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wood, daughter of Dennis Luczynski of Goshen and Tami Daley of Adams, graduated with a master's degree in education. She was member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society and is currently employed at Hillcrest Educational Center as a special needs teacher. Wood also earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology and early childhood education. She is a 1997 graduate of Drury High School and resides in Adams with her husband. Maureen Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Harold F. and Marguerite C. Peters of North Adams, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a minor in sociol work and health, aging and society. Wood has accepted a position in Social Services in North Adams Commons Nursing and Rehabiliation Center. While at MCLA, she was a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society. She is a 1976 graduate of Drury High School. She currently resides in North Adams with her husband and six children. Eric Zanconato, son of Thomas and Cynthia Zanconato of Lee, graduated with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. He is currently employed at Zanconato Paving and Landscaping in Lee and is also pursuing his master’s degree. He is a 1998 graduate of Monument Mountain High School.  RETURN TO TOP |
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