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Class Notes December 2007 (1973 - 1984) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)

 

James (Jim) Stagnitto ’75 has been named Director of Engineering of WNYC Radio, New York City. Jim has been a professional broadcaster for 37 years. He and his wife Beverly Ververs ‘75 live in Riverdale.

 

Peter Small ’76 performed as Franklin D. Roosevelt at Holland Christian Home, located in North Haledon.  Peter uses his love of history and education to entertain and educate others.

 

James Vanderleeuw ’76 is the co-author of the book Race Rules: Electoral Politics in New Orleans, published in October 2007.  The book looks at the relationship between race and electoral politics in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.  Race Rules is the result of twenty years of research on racial politics, concentrated in the New Orleans area.  After graduating from Ramapo, James earned his master of arts from the University of Nevada-Reno and his Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans.  He is currently a political science professor at Lamar University.  James also directs Lamar’s Center for Public Policy Studies, which conducts studies on the political attitudes of citizens in the area, as well as on economic development priorities of statewide political leaders.

 

Richard ’77 and Santa (Sandy) McDowell ’81 met at Ramapo and celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this year. Richard is employed at Prestige Lexus in Ramsey as a Lease Return Coordinator. Sandy was a police radio dispatcher/strip search matron/court translator for the Ridgewood Police Department in Ridgewood. She is now disabled, makes beautiful handmade jewelry and volunteers much of her time to caring for the community and its members. Above is a picture of Sandy and Richard during their days at Ramapo.

 

Larry Feld ’78 is the director of marketing at Hunter Group in Fail Lawn. He has been selected as North Essex Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Member for 2007. Larry is chair of the Chamber’s Marketing Committee as well as the chair of the Chamber’s Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. He also serves as Communications Committee chair for the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and he is on the Executive Marketing Committee for CPAmerica International. He is also a member of the Association for Accounting Marketing and the New Jersey Professional Services Marketers’ Group.

 

Debra Minter ’80 was the guest speaker for the Hammonton Arts Center’s meeting on October 22, 2007.  After graduating from Ramapo, Debra continued her studies in visual arts at NYU Film School, the International Center of Photography, the School of Visual Arts and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.  She has been published in magazines and newspapers which include Time Magazine, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

Sarah Brelvi ’83 has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the United Way of Warren County.  Sarah has been associated with United Way for several years, creating new relationships and programs for the organization.

 

Johanna D. Roccanova, Esq ’84 practices law in Arizona.

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Class Notes December 2007 (1985 - 1996) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)

 

Daniel Kellogg ’87 was recently promoted to sergeant after serving thirteen years on the Wyckoff Police Department.  Daniel also serves as a DARE officer, juvenile officer, bicycle patrol, safety officer, crime prevention officer, and field training officer.

Elliot Chalef ’91 and his wife Donna welcomed their son, Lucas Daniel Chalef on March 5, 2007.  Lucas joins his sisters Stephanie and Erin as future Ramapo students.

Sammy D. Olusala ’92 received a Masters Degree in Political Science from William Patterson University in 1995.  He also received a Masters Degree in Education from Iona College in 1997, and a diploma in Education from St. John’s University in 2000.  Sammy plans to travel back to his native country Kenya and to run for Parliament.

Cathy Ramey ’93 was recently appointed Chief Marketing and Communication Officer for Ninsight SAS in Montpellier, France, a software publishing company specialized in Broadcast automation and subtitling solutions (www.ninsight.com).  She holds a BA from Ramapo, a MBA from the University of Bridgeport, and a Master in Tax and Business Law from the Paris Graduate School of Management.

William Paquin ’95 was appointed CEO of SpineUniverse www.spineuniverse.com, an educational resource for spine health. (photo right)

Jennie Casciano ’96 received her Master’s from NYU in 1998 and married Dwight Blakney in 2005.  She currently resides in southern New Jersey and works at the Regional Perinatal Consortium of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as the Community Education Manager.

Louis J. Pepe ’96 received a 2007 Pinnacle of Achievement Award from The Association of School Business Officials International for his program titled “First Who, Then What: Implementing Effective Change Through Quality Team Building”.  The award is presented to individuals who have improved the efficiency of schools through creating new practices, proposals, or publications and have played a role in the growth and development of schools in business management

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Class Notes December 2007 (1997 - 2007) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)

 

Raymond O’Hare ’97 and his wife, Noel, had their second child, RJ, on August 1, 2007.

 

Robin Keller ’98, ’02, ’07 juggles dual careers, she is a programmer at Ramapo College and an artist. She enjoys painting classrooms, cubicle life, family life and college activities. Her paintings featuring her “Commencement Series” will be showcased at the Alumni Redux 5 Art Show in the Berrie Center at Ramapo College, from October 26 through December 7. Robin’s son, Ian and daughter Laura also attend Ramapo. (paintings below)

Erica Niclas ’98 married Pavel Svitak on October 29, 2006.  Erica is currently completing a teaching certification at Felician College.  Both Erica and Pavel are employed at Hackensack University Medical Center.

 

 

Ursula Pico-Reinacher ’98 has joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Saddle River as a sales associate.

Mark Riad MIkhael ’99 is currently a full-time writing instructor at the American University in Cairo.

Sean Powers ’99, formerly Associate Director of Admissions at Ramapo, recently accepted the position of Senior Associate Director of Admissions for Ross University, a provider of medical and veterinary education.  From his office in Edison, NJ, Sean is responsible for all recruitment activities in the mid-Atlantic region.

 

Frederick L. McGarril ’00 was promoted to Chief of Police of the Bergenfield Police Department on October 16, 2007.

 

Anthony Mwangi ’00 received a master’s degree in Education with a focus on Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University in 2006.  Anthony has been a high school business teacher for six years.  He also has been an instructor for various staff training, support, and assistance programs to integrate technology in the classroom.  Anthony is currently an educational technology specialist for a school district located in Middle Essex. (photo right)

David Stroger ’00 announced his engagement to Brenna Pepsin.  David is currently an accountant and client services manager for Citi Global Transaction Services in Roseland.  A September 2008 wedding is planned.

Richard Zwickel ’00 has been named vice president of Medi-Scripts PLUS, a project that is developing a new type of prescription pad model from Medi-Promotions, Inc.  Richard is responsible for business matters relating to pharmaceutical clients as well as the strategies and executions of all Medi-Scrips PLUS lines.

 

Lisa Drogon ’01 and John Bersey were married on August 1, 2007. (photo right)

 

Christopher Guddemi ’01 was married to Corrie Davidson on June 24, 2007.  Christopher is employed as a land use consultant and surveyor.

Leland Pavoll ’01 married Cindy Zibel on July 15, 2007. Leland earned a J.D. from Pierce Law Center. He is an in-house counsel for Stephens and Michaels Associates in Windham, MA. The couple now resides in Nashua, MA.

Marc Weinstein ’01 announces his engagement to Pamela Fertel, with a wedding planned for March 2008.  Marc is currently a Marketing and Communication Specialist with Unilux, Inc.

Richard Callahan ’02 announced his engagement to Victoria Taylor.  The wedding is planned for November 22, 2008.

 

Tara Marlene Larkin ’02 married Timothy Andrew Wuorinen on July 14, 2007 at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange.  Tara is expected to complete her master’s degree from Saint Peter’s College in Education:  Administration/Supervision in Spring 2008. Tara is the Academic/Athletic Coordinator at Saint Peter’s College. (photo left)

Tracy Cappeluti ’02 married Jeffery Katz on October 14, 2006.  Tracy received her Master’s degree in corporate and organizational communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and she is now employed as a senior human resources representative at Hertz Corporation.

Michelle Masi ’02 and Adam F. Lerner ’04 are engaged to be married on August 2, 2008 in Matawan. Michelle is currently a special education teacher.  Adam is a first lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve and in the field of sales.

 

Carly Wohlleb ’02 and Kevin Stead were married on April 14, 2007 at Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach, Florida in a beach ceremony.  Carly is currently employed by Medco Health Solutions.

Brenda Avila ’03 married Steve Green on September 2, 2007.

Michelle Maskaly ’03 was hired as a news editor with FoxNews.com in Manhattan.  She was also elected president of the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Cheryl Bachmann ’04 married Christopher Botsolas on August 11, 2007 in Lake George, NY.  Both Cheryl and Christopher are teachers at West Milford High School.

Victoria Colman ’04 earned her Master’s degree from Montclair State University in Counseling with a concentration in Higher Education and Student Affairs.  She is currently working at Caldwell College as the Assistant Director of Student Activities.

Derrick Hensel ’04 recently launched www.isparc.net, a website that enables professionals to network online.

Christina Lynn Hoch ’04 announces her engagement to Brett Charles Santowasso. Christina is a marketing manager for Kaplan Companies, Highland Park. A November wedding is planned.

Julie Pych ’04 married Raymond Kester in September 2007.  Julie is pursuing her master’s degree in school counseling at William Paterson University.  She is currently employed by the Mount Olive Board of Education as a teacher’s assistant.

Dina Tortorelli ’04 received the Excellence in Nursing Leadership award from Chilton Memorial Hospital on May 9, 2007.  Dina works as a manager in the hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Heather Bloomfield ’05 has announced her engagement to Steve Jason III.  Heather is a fourth grade teacher at the Livingston School District.

 

Dana Karabinos ’05 and Kenneth Pressler were married on July 13, 2007 at St. Anne’s Church in Fair Lawn.  Dana is a second grade teacher in the Old Tappan School District.

Jaclyn King ’05 and Jeffrey Sutton ’05 have announced their engagement.  Jaclyn is currently a preschool teacher, while Jeffrey is a traveling nurse recruiter with Access Nurse.

Dennis Mortensen ’05 married Laura Mortensen on July 14, 2007.  Dennis is the head production engineer of Little Steven’s Underground Garage, a nationally syndicated radio show in over 120 markets.

Patrick Petretta ’05 is the new head coach of the Eagles, the men’s soccer team at Middletown High School South.

 

Kristen Purpura ’05 married Glenn Fertitta on October 5, 2007 at St. Peter’s R.C. Church in New Brighton.  Kristen is currently a recreational therapist employed by Sea View Rehabilitation Center.

Howard Sisken ’05 is engaged to Stacey Zeidman, with the wedding planned for October 11, 2008.  He is currently a production manager with DWJ Television in Ridgewood, NJ.

Nicole Buffalino ’06 married John Sergi on August 17, 2007. Lauren Mosko ’06 was the Maid of Honor. Nicole is teaching second grade in Old Bridge.

Jennifer Desfosse ’06 was named executive assistant at Landmark Group in Eatontown.  She is responsible for assisting the company’s top executives by scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and managing their schedules.

Valerie Scala ’06 announced her engagement to Joshua Krohn.  The wedding is planned for September 8, 2007.  Valerie works as a registered nurse at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Lia Trepiccione ’06 announced her engagement to David Timpanaro.  The wedding is planned for June 2008.  Lia is currently employed in business development by LDT International.

 

Jonathan M. Barba ’07 is employed by CHANGE Collegian Network (CCN – a non-profit Christian organization) as a Mentor to CCN leaders at different colleges and universities. He is also a substitute teacher.

Ryan Benz ’07 has joined Landmark Group in Eatontown as an account coordinator.

Tammy Douglas ’07 was inducted to the Omicron Pi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses for her academic and leadership achievements. Tammy passed the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses and is currently employed by the New York Pediatric Hospital.

Rebecca Duncan ’07 is pursuing her MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in marketing.

 

Peter Kowalcyk ’07 is currently working at Zeus Scientific, Inc. in the Research and Development Department and also works as an EMT with Palisades Park Ambulance Corps.

Julie Ann Kulinski ’07 will continue her doctoral studies after graduation.  She will by studying physical therapy at the University of Medicine and Dentistry.

James M. LoCascio ’07 is now employed by Sobel and Company Certified Public Accountants and Consultants LLC as a Staff Accountant in Livingston.

 

Todd Maniscalki ’07 is employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, working as a Logistics Data Specialist for the Army.

Joseph Maulbeck ’07 is currently a mental health counselor for Community Hope and will pursue his master’s degree is psychology.

Ellie Miltner ’07 was recently hired by MTV Networks as a Production Assistant for SPIKE TV.

Matthew Palko ’07 married Patricia White and they now reside in Boonton.  Matthew is employed by the Jefferson Township Municipal Utilities Department as a wastewater operator.

Lauren Rutledge ‘07 was recently hired by MTV Networks as Assistant to the President & COO.