Norma Abel, Ralph Grimaldi, Lenore Rich Reinhard, Frances Harris Jones, Sheila Stromwasser Foraker, Constance Bentley Mulligan, Harry Thornhill, Richard Kelly, and Bill Robelee were among the alums who attended the Classes of ’55-’65 Luncheon at the Italian American Community Center in June. Photos, memorabilia and lively chatter were enjoyed by all.
The 2023 recipient of our Class of ’64 scholarship is Albany native LeAsia Royall, a 2nd year student in the Special Education and Literacy program. LeAsia is a substitute teacher, volunteers with students in different capacities and is interested in working with autistic nonverbal students at the elementary level. Our 2022 recipient, Matthew Maldonado, was accepted into the School of Education graduate program.
We’ll be contacting everyone early 2024 as we make plans for our 60th-anniversary reunion, so please share any changes in your contact information with the Alumni Association by emailing alumniassociation@albany.edu.
“The chance to get together is never bypassed ...” – from the 1964 Torch
Class co-councilors: Bill Robelee, wmrobelee31@ gmail.com; Columba DeFrancesco Heinzelman, heinzel779@aol.com
The town of Springfield, N.Y.’s Fourth of July committee chose Fred Culbert, the voice of Springfield’s Fourth of July Parade for 30 years, to lead the parade as grand marshal. Fred was honored for his dedicated service to the parade over the years and for his other contributions to the town including being a social studies teacher, principal, school administrator, councilman, and serving for 54 years as a volunteer firefighter.
Brian Quigley is retired and living on Cape Cod. After graduating from NYSCT, Brian began graduate school at Indiana University and was drafted the next year. He served as naval officer in Vietnam 1967-1970. Brian attended grad school at UC Berkely and as a Fulbright scholar at University of Vienna 1970-1979, then served in the CIA and U.S. Dept. of State through 2005. Brian was married to Jacqueline Jadick ’64 and they had two sons.
Class Councilor: Judy (Koblintz) Madnick, jmadnick@gmail.com
Oneida Daily Dispatch columnist Leo Maloney received the 2023 New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s Pass It On Award, which honors an individual who has “done the most to ‘pass on’ our outdoor heritage.” Leo and his wife, Carol, are avid campers.
Class Councilor: Canon Kay Carol Hotaling, FHC, aspenpaepke@msn.com
Sandra Clark, ACSW- DCSW, ABE-BCD, NBCCH-CFCH, Emeritus, is part of the first accredited class establishing the SUNY MSW Grad Program.
Greetings, Yellowjackets! We are looking forward to the 1955-65 reunion luncheon June 7, 2023. There will be no formal program so that time can be fully spent renewing friendships and reminiscing. Call your friends from all classes, even beyond the 10-year span, to join us!
Class Co-Councilors: Joan Cali Pecore, cueville@comcast.net; Doris Hische Brossy, dbrossy@aol.com
Ann Marie Sundstrand Mullen shared that Lillian Mullen of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., passed away in Jan. She was an English major, a member of Phi Delta Sorority for which she served as president her senior year, andwas also elected to Myskania. Lillian started her professional career as an English teacher at Yorktown High School, and later retired as an executive associate at CBS-NY.
Class Councilor: Mel Horowitz,melandsis@yahoo.com
Robert Sweeney served as election county deputy in Florida, enjoyed a “leafing” trip to Asheville, and is planning a trip to Japan to visit his son who is captain of a submarine.
Hannah Schnitt Rogers enjoyed a family reunion at Lake Tahoe.
Class Councilor: Sheril McCormack,vanillastar202@yahoo.com
Peter Fisher of Queensbury, N.Y., passed away in Aug. 2022. He was class councilor and chaired the reunion committee in planning the class’s 50th anniversary reunion, which brought in the largest attendance of any reunion classes from the New York State College for Teachers.
Patricia Jewell McAlexander published her third book, The Student in Classroom 6. The novel is set in Athens, Ga., where Pat lives. It is full of suspense, mystery and romance, and explores family relationships
Piret Kutt Kelly and husband Dick ’63 travel as much as they can and spent the winter in Portugal.
Bill Robelee made his annual fall trek to Oneida to get together with Ed Reid and wife Carol Eames Reid ’65.
As you receive this issue, we are looking forward to meeting our 2023 Class of ’64 Scholarship winner in May. Please keep us informed of your activities and changes in your contact information. Stay safe and healthy.
“Inquiring minds reach for international understanding and good will.” — 1964 Torch
Class co-councilors: Bill Robelee, wmrobelee31@gmail.com; Columba DeFrancesco Heinzelman, heinzel779@aol.com
In July, Laurel Wemett had a reunion in Seneca Falls with Margie Dunajski Harde and took some photos at the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Museum.
Gene Tobey capped off a long musical career singing in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at SPAC this past summer with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. In the past 50 years, Gene has sung choral works of Brahms, Verdi, Handel and Mahler at SPAC. In2009 he was in the male quartet accompanying the Mark Morris Dance Group.
Class Councilor: Judy (Koblintz) Madnick, jmadnick@gmail.com
Greetings, beloved 1967 Classmates and Friends,
I am very excited to share with you the following news: Michelle Miller Bloom reported that following retirement as a teacher and curriculum supervisor, she began creating jewelry on a part time basis in 2014. Her focus is on Kumihimo, a Japanese braiding technique using fibers, glass beads, and unique artisan beads from around the world. Michelle generally partners with charities in Delray Beach, Fla., to sell at their events. Her goal is to support worthy causes. She also sells on her website: https://michelle-bloom.square.site. To see a short video of a Kumihimo demonstration by Michelle go to www.facebook.com/beadsbybloom. The marvelous video was produced by our classmate and Michelle’s wonderful husband, Michael Bloom. We are so proud of you, Michelle.
Your ’67 classmates and I would love to hear your news or any news you hear about our classmates.
Class Councilor: Canon Kay Carol Hotaling, FHC, aspenpaepke@msn.com
