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NHTISpring 2007CIS Grad isat Home in MauiJason Lewis ’00 enjoysthe sand and surf his wifeMarisol, and their dogKaya.Je past.Blasts from thsee page 3.OfficeAlumni NewsletterAffairsNHTIofAlumniNewHampshireTechnical InstiPublishedby:tuteOffice of Alumni Affairs31CollegeDriveTechnical InstituteNewHampshireConcord,NH03301-741231 College Drive(603)271-8904Concord,NH umniaffairs@nhctc.eduwww.nhti.eduason Lewis is a long way from theNHTI campus these days. The2000 graduate of NHTI’s Com puter Engineering Technology programnow calls home the Hawaiian Island ofMaui.After graduating from NHTI’sComputer Engineering Technology program, Jason worked at ZetaElectronic Design in Hooskett for fiveyears before moving to Makawao,Hawaii, in 2004 with his wife, Marisol,and dog Kaya. “We just bought ourfirst home here on Maui,” says Jason,“and life couldn’t be better!”In Makawao, Jason founded hisown contracting company, Embed ded Maui, LLC. But, raised in a familyof woodworkers, he was intrigued bya classified ad for a company calledMaui Custom Woodworks and theirsister company, Studio Snaidero Maui,and decided to respond.Jason’s grandfather was an “oldschool” woodworker, and he has a broth er and uncles who build custom homes.He did finish carpentry himself, and wasa foreman and prototype developer forKinderworks, a childrens’ furniture andtoy maker in Somersworth.“Although I was raised a woodwork er, I never thought that I would return tothat field after achieving my degree,” saysJason. But his vocation and avocationhave dovetailed well. He now serves asProject Manager and IT Director for thecompany, while continuing his contract ing business on the side.Born and raised in New London,Jason is appreciative of his time at NHTIand the support he received during hiseducation. “My parents (Jim and ClaudiaLewis) provided me with lots of supportand a roof over my head and actuallywere the ones that encouraged me togo to NHTI in the first place,” says Jason.“They were incredibly supportive.”
Irvin Nickerson ’80Notes fromDown SouthAfter 15 years of state service atLaconia State School and TrainingCenter, Irvin Nickerson, class of1980, retired-- sort of. He shares withus some of his adventures since leavingNew Hampshire.“I moved to Fort Lauderdale,Florida, and worked two plus years fora contemporary artist as an assistantand general maintenance man at bothhis gallery and home,” says Nickerson,who earned a degree in mental healthat NHTI. “I built canvas stretchersand stretched canvas, cleaned upas necessary and played part timereceptionist, installer, typist andassociate.”Irvin summered in Rogersville,Tennessee, an area renowned for itsArabian horses. He worked remodelingan old farm house and upgrading a 130 acre farm, and learned the horse trainingbusiness, too.“The horse training business wasshort lived for me as the late 1980’s werean economic disaster,” he says, so hetook he newly learned skills to Mendota,Virginia, where he ran a horse trainingand breeding operation that provedmuch more successful over the followingfive or six years.“There were many competitivesuccesses at the regional and nationallevel during that time,” he says, whichled him to start his own horse trainingbusiness. “For nearly eight years I ran arelatively successful breeding, training,showing business, mostly single handed.”In 2005, worn out from the 24/7nature of running his own business, heclosed down and has since made hisliving buying, fixing up and resellingproperties. Now downsized to a farmhouse on three acres, his interest inArabian horses has not diminished. “I stillhave two registered Arabian horses,” hesays, and plans to return to the humanservices field, which first led him to NHTI.“I interviewed for two positions andwas offered a Residential Counselor IIjob at Highlands Community Servicesin Abingdon, Virginia,” he says. “I havebeen very successful with the men forwhom I work. Actually, the week beforelast I was nominated for Employee of theMonth.”He credits his time at NHTI as givinghim the work ethic to achieve his goals.College mourns loss of student Krystal BoucherThe campus mourned the lossof Krystal Ann Boucher, 19, ofRochester, who passed awaysuddenly on Jan. 14.She was a graduate of SpauldingHigh School, Class of 2005 and wasattending NHTI, majoring in visual arts,where she was on the Dean’s List. BornMay 11, 1987, in Dover, she was thedaughter of Steven Boucher and Melissa(Morin) Milione.She enjoyed many outdoor activities,including running and fishing, with herfamily. She enjoyed art and loved allanimals.“Krystal was a bright, energetic,outgoing and talented young woman,”says Susan Haas, head of the visual artsprogram at NHTI. “She was an excellentstudent and was excited about pursuinga newly found passion for art. We’ll missher terribly.”Krystal Boucher, 1987-2007, a self portraitHaas, President LynnKilchenstein, several students andothers represented the College atKrystal’s funeral.High Rollers at Mohegan SunThe first-ever Alumni Clubsponsored trip saw 40 alumni,faculty and staff travelto Mohegan Sun Casinoin Connecticut. MarieFavaloro ’02, John Park’02 and Mando Kangarloo’03 enjoy the buffet lunch(below), while Robin Fedion,Michelle Rollins and MarshaBourdon ’03 show theirwinnings (above).The Alumni Clubis sponsoring trips tothe Boston Pops andBlue Man Group in2007. See page 7 fordetails. 2
Do YouKnow thesePeople?19971987These blasts from the pastwere taken from differentpublications of the studentyearbook “Scientia.” Doyou recognize anyone?Tell us who they are andwin a prize! Send yourresponse to the Officeof Alumni Affairs atNHTI, 31 College Drive,Concord, NH 03301 orto nhtialumniaffairs@nhctc.edu. Be sure toidentify the photoand tell us the storybehind the photo.19761968‘Speedy’ FinishCSpeedy Lawes ’07 with coaches Andy Newcomb, Paul Hoganand Chuck Lloyd.hris “Speedy” Laweswrapped up an impressiveathletic and academiccareer at NHTI with his last homebasketball game against LyndonState College on February 21.Speedy has been instrumental inthe men’s basketball program’ssuccess during his four years atNHTI and will graduate in Maywith degrees in Sports Managementand General Studies. “Speedyis a remarkable young man whoepitomizes what NHTI is all 3 about,” says Athletic Director andBasketball Coach Paul Hogan. “Heis an exciting basketball playerand a valuable contributor to theCollege community. We’re proud ofhis personal growth on and off thefloor.”Among Speedy’s careerhighlights are: 1,000 point scorer;member of USCAA 2005 nationalchampionship team; two-timeYSCC first team selection; 2006USCAA second team selection;Captain of 2006-07 team.
Alumni Updates 1974David “Curly” CurtisCurly is a graduate of the ElectronicData Processing program and nowlives in Sun City West, Arizona. Hestudied health administration at UNH.“I learned the important stuff aboutcomputers (at NHTI). I’m talking bits,bytes, assembler. Makes for a reallygood programmer,” he says. But now, “Ilove Phoenix!”1977Mark D. ClarkMark is a graduate of the ArchitecturalEngineering Technology program andnow lives in Bradford.Arizona, where he lives with his wife,Dr. Cindy Dupuis, whom he married in2001. They have three children, Taylor,Catie and Dane.“As a result of playing on the men’sbasketball team, I was able to lead thecountry in scoring as well as set atleast five school records,” recalls Mike.“Those accomplishments drew attentionfrom other larger schools, which afford ed me opportunities to receive scholar ship dollars and continue my education.I am proud of my NHTI days!”1984Gail (Desrochers) BartzGail, agraduate ofthe ComputerMary MielcarzInformationMary graduated from the Nursing pro Systemsgram and now works at Exeter Hospital.program,now works1978at FidelityTheodore R. O’NeillInvestments.Theo graduated from the ElectricalShe marriedGail with her mom, Nina.Engineering Technology program. HeRoy Bartz inearned his bachelor’s in business from1986 and the couple have two children,New England College and went on toKristina, 17, and Nicholas, 14. Thecomplete an MBA with honors fromfamily lives in Salisbury.Indiana University Graduate Schoolof Business in 1989. He is currently aKeith ThibaultWall Street analyst, where he won twoKeith graduated from the Radiologic“Best on The Street” awards from theTechnology program and is now theWall Street Journal and is president ofdiagnostic imaging program manager atThe Holley Manufacturing Company,the VA Medical Center in Manchester.Lakeville, Conn. (www.holleyknives.He resides in Weare.com) He married Leslie in 1986 and thecouple have a 6-month-old son David.19851979Mark David SouchMark graduated from the Nursing pro gram and is now an assistant professorin the Department of Family NursingCare at the University of Texas HealthScience Center at San Antonio.1980Mike DupuisMike is a graduate of the ComputerInformation Systems program andattended the University of Maryland,where he earned his MBA, summa cumlaude, in 1986. He is vice presidentof development/executive director ofthe SHARE Foundation, in El DoradoSharon (Bristol) GainesSharon graduated from the BusinessManagement program and now worksfor IBS (Intelligent Banking Solutions)in New London as a support manager.She attended the University of Hartford(Connecticut), has two children, Jamieand Alexa, and lives in Newbury.1987Randall BeckerRandy is a graduate of the BusinessAccounting program and works as chiefsystems architect at CBE Systems. Heand his wife, Jennifer, live in Loudonwith their 7-year-old son Jack. 4 1988Sally BeckerSally graduated from the General Stud ies program and is now a member of theCollege’s paramedic advisory com mittee. She resides in Webster and herson, Randy, is a 1987 graduate of theaccounting program at NHTI and livesin Loudon.1990Marsha CloutierMarsha is a graduate of the DentalHygiene program and now works as ahygienist at a general practice in New port, Vt. She lives in Barton, Vt.1992Mike TutkoMike, a graduate of the Business Man agement program, is now the AssociateVice President of Community Lendingat Laconia Savings Bank’s Concordbranch. He also serves on the College’sbusiness department advisory commit tee.1993Thomas LaRochelleTom, a graduate of the Nursing pro gram, now resides in Londonderry.1994Richard A. RuckRichard graduated from the CriminalJustice program and is now a policeofficer/investigator in Bangor, Maine.He recently entered a graduate studyprogram at California University ofPennsylvania in law and legal stud ies. He married Kerri in 2000 and thecouple has two children, Victoria, 4, andDavid, 13. The family lives in Roseto,Penn. “NHTI allowed me to be success ful in my educational pursuits,” saysRichard. “This has assisted me in myemployment and professional goals.”Michele (Derosier) TurgeonMichele graduated from the Radiol ogy program in 1994 and then fromthe Ultrasound program in 1996. Sheearned her bachelor’s in biology fromUNH in 1998, graduating summa cumlaude, and now is the lead sonographerat Mercy Medical Center in Springfield,Mass. She married Duane Turgeon, who
Alumni Updates graduated from NHTI’s Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technologyprogram, in 1995. The couple lives inWestfield, Mass.1996Charles ErmerCharles is a graduate of the CriminalJustice program and currently lives inSalem.1998Amber (Copson) BurkeAmber graduated from the Human Ser vices program and now lives in Little ton.Kate LacasseKate graduated from the General Stud ies program and earned a bachelor’s inearly childhood education from SNHU.She is a childcare teacher and resides inConcord.Jamie MonteiroJamie attended the General Studiesprogram, earned a bachelor’s in eco nomics from PSU and is now a financialanalyst for Hewlett-Packard in Austin,Texas. He married Kathy in January2003 and the couple has two children,Jamison Brien, 2 and Gabriella Rose, 6months. “Though I never got a degreefrom NHTI, the experience had a lastingimpact on my life and the success I’vehad in my career,” says Jamie. “We’reliving in Austin, Texas, and lovin’ it!”1999Amy JoyceAmy graduated from the BusinessManagement program and now lives inPittsfield.2000Jessica (DeMaggio) BeckwithJessica graduated from the GeneralStudies program and is now workingon her master’s degree in social work atUNH, where she is also employed. Shemarried Jonathan in August 2002 andthe couple lives in Pittsfield.Beth (Innarelli) FroehlichBeth graduatedfrom the Busi ness Manage ment program.She has beenmarried for 3years and hasa 9-month-oldson, Logan. Sheworks in market ing and lives inManchester.Beth Froehlich and Logan2003Melissa LibbyMelissa graduated from the CriminalJustice program and is now a securityofficer in Dover. She lives in Somer sworth.2004Candace M. AmesCandace, a graduate of the Early Child hood Education program, is working atthe Whole Village Child Care Center,where she is the lead teacher in thepreschool, toddler and infant room.“I am responsible for developing andimplementing meaningful lessons andcreating a good learning environment,”she says. “I oversee assistant and as sociate teachers’ work and lesson plans,and provide assistance to the director.”She earned a bachelor’s in early child hood studies from PSU in ’06 and livesin Wentworth.Donat FevreDonat graduated from the ComputerInformation Systems program and nowlives in Van Nuys, Calif.2005Katherine M. DominicKatherine graduated from the BusinessManagement program and is now theadmissions department assistant at El liot Hospital in Manchester. She earnedher bachelor’s in business administra tion from SNHU in January 2007 andmade the President’s List. She lives inManchester and is engaged to JasonPaul of Henniker. A September 07 wed ding is planned.2006Leah LavoieLeah graduated from the DentalHygiene program and is now living inRochester. Weddings and Engagements Cormier-LePageSheila Cormier and Albert Page weremarried October 22, 2006. Cormier, anNHTI graduate, is a marketing and tech nology coordinator at Bow Mills Bank.The couple lives in Concord.Mercado ’98-LaClairBrenda Mercado and Jay LaClair weremarried on September 3, 2006. She is a1998 graduate of the Dental Assistingprogram at NHTI. The couple lives inSouth Easton, Mass.Bean ’02-GreenwoodCarol Bean and Dale Greenwood Jr.were married August 5, 2006. Carolgraduated from the Radiologic Technol ogy program at NHTI and is an x-raytechnologist at Concord Imaging. Thecouple lives in Manchester. 5 Denauw-Garland ’04Laurie Garland and Tyler Denauw weremarried in 2006. Laurie is a graduateof the Computer Information Systemsprogram at NHTI and works as a staffaccountant for Denron Plumbing andHVAC in Manchester. The couple livesin LaconiaLittle-Poirier’05Angela Poirier and Seth Little weremarried September 30, 2006. Angelais a graduate of the Dental Hygieneprogram at NHTI and works as a hy gienist for the Center for ContemporaryDentistry. The couple lives in Epsom.Olmstead-Brightman’06Danelle Lynn Brightman and BlaineAmos Olmstead were married in 2006.Brightman is a graduate of the DentalHygiene program at NHTI and is ahygienist at Hudson Family Dentistry.
College Awarded 300,000 forHealth Education and Academic CenterCapital fund drive at 92% of 3 million goal!NHTI has been awarded 300,000in tax credits from the NHCommunity DevelopmentFinance Authority (CDFA) to supportconstruction of a Health EducationCenter on campus. The award brings thecapital campaign to 2,768,350, or justover 92% of the 3 million campaigngoal.The project is designed to helpreduce the critical shortage of nursesby increasing enrollment in the NHTInursing education program by 50%. Thiswill put an estimated additional 46 nursesper year into high-demand jobs that willfill a critical need and, at the same time,are personally and financially rewarding.The College typically receives 250-400applications to the nursing program andhad capacity to accept only about 100students each fall.The College plans to combine the 3million from the capital campaign with a 4 million state capital budget request todevelop a 35,000-sq.-ft. Health Educationand Academic Centeron the existing soccerfield between I-93and McRury Hall.The proposed threestory building willinclude state-of-the art nursing educationfacilities on the firstfloor, as well as aArchitect’s computer rendering of the proposed Health Educationand Academic Center by Duene Cowan, NHTI class of 1977, whose170-seat lecture hallConcord firm is the project architect.and lobby. It will alsoinclude a computerlab, student lounge, 9 classrooms, 2 lectureconstruction in the Fall 07 or Spring 08.halls, and faculty offices.You can support the building“This is a big boost to our buildingproject with the purchase of a brickfund and goal of expanding the nursingfor the Health Education Centerprogram,” says Lynn Kilchenstein,Courtyard with a customized message.president of NHTI. “We’re very gratefulBricks are 75 and 125 ( 1,500 forto the organizations that have committeda granite bench). Go to www.nhti.to purchasing the tax credits for theiredu/alumnidevelopment/index.htmlsupport of the project, the College and ourto download a brick form or contactstudents.”the Development Office at 271-8904Schematic drawings for the buildingor ablake@nhctc.edu. All proceeds gohave been completed and plans are to begintoward the nursing program. Weddings and Engagements Greeley ’07-Lord ’04Jenny Allyn Greeley and Nicholas AronLord have announced their engagement.Greeley is currently a student at NHTI’sdental hygiene program. Lord graduatedfrom NHTI’s General Studies programand is currently a self-employed sub contractor.Wheaton-ThresherAshley Wheaton and Denis Thresherwere married in 2006. Wheaton gradu ated from NHTI. She is an electricalengineering technician and is studyingelectrical engineering at UNH. Thresheris a student in NHTI’s computerengineering technology program. Thecouple lives in Manchester.Cote-PeightellDiana Cote and Chris Peightell have an nounced their engagement. Peightell isa student at NHTI and works as a partsadviser at Lovering Volvo in Concord. AJune wedding is planned. Births James and Veronica Stewart proudlyannounce the arrival of Lukas JohnStewart, 8 lbs., 6 oz., 21 inches, onNovember 18, 2006. James is a 1992graduate of the Manufacturing En gineering Technology program andVeronica graduated from the Architec tural Engineering Technology programin 1993. The family lives in Oakland,Maine.Veronica Stewart ‘93 and son Bryce wel come newcomer Lukas. 6 In Memory Peter A. Dudek ’95Dudek, a 1995 graduate of the Electri cal Engineering Technology program,passed away November 11, 2006. Thelifelong Manchester resident earned hisbachelor’s in electrical engineering fromUNH and was a senior technical associ ate in product engineering at OSRAMSylvania in Hillsborough for the past11 years. He was an avid photographer,traveler and outdoorsman, and an autoenthusiast who restored antique cars.Richard A. NyeNye passed away on November 13,2006, at his home in Hooksett. Hegraduated from Central High Schoolin Manchester in 1950 and was a U.S.Navy veteran of the Korean War. Heattended NHTI, graduated from KeeneTeachers College and earned a master’sdegree from Northeastern Univer sity, and attended the Ph.D. programat Florida State University. Mr. Nyeretired in 1990 from Winnacunnett HighSchool after 31 years as an industrialarts teacher.
College Charters NHTIAlumni Club2007 Alumni TripsBoston Pops at Symphony HallFriday, May 11Enjoy this Baby Boomer theme performance anddinner at one of Boston’s finest! From hula hoopsto hi-tech gadgets, baby boomers have shapedthe world we live in. Hear exactly how with songs from the Beatlesto the Village People, classic themes from television and film and anunforgettable audience sing-along with the Boston Pops Orchestra inSymphony Hall! We’ll start with dinner at Skipjack’s, voted Boston’s topseafood restaurant in 2004. Choose from a special group menu (advancechoices not required!) Motorcoach leaves NHTI campus at 4 p.m. andreturns around 11:30 p.m. All for just 119. Limited 1st balcony seating.Reserve tickets by April 23. www.bostonpops.comNHTI Night at Fishercats BaseballTuesday, August 21Enjoy Double AA baseball action atMerchantsauto.com Stadium in Manchester. Seethe NH Fishercats play the New Britain RockCats and get a Hot Diggety Dog meal all forjust 11 each! An affordable family outing forthe kids. Meal includes hot dog, chips and beverage. Plus, it’s NHTI logobaseball night! www.nhfishercats.comBlue Man Group atthe Charles PlayhouseSaturday, November 10Blue Man Group is a creative organizationperhaps best known for their successful theatricalproductions which combine comedy, musicand multi-media artistry to create a form ofentertainment that is totally unique. Kids enjoythe lights, color and spectacle. Adults enjoythe humor, social commentary and depth of thecharacter. A great family outing opportunity! (Not recommended forchildren under five.) Motorcoach leaves NHTI campus at 3:15 p.m.Dinner is on your own. The show starts at 7 p.m. and we return to NHTIaround 10:30 p.m. Just 89. Limited “poncho” seating! Reserve tickets byOctober 19. www.blueman.comNHTI Alumni Club officers are (left to right)Vice President Jim Black, former student andcurrent adjunct faculty, President Keith Graham’01, Treasurer Harold Hart ’75 (faculty), andSecretary Anthony Petriello ’08.The new NHTI Alumni Club waschartered by the Student Senate inthe spring of 2006! Our mission isto foster relationships that will last a life time, develop valuable contacts in yourfield and give something back to youralma mater and your community. TheAlumni Club is comprised of both currentand past students.Club members raise funds for theAlumni Scholarship Fund, organize tripsand events, and represent the College atorientations, open houses and other cam pus functions, and serve as ambassadorsto the College.The Alumni Club has already ismaking a splash on campus and off!Last November, we took a day trip toMohegan Sun Casino (photos on page 2)and on April 17, 2007, the Alumni Clubis sponsoring the College’s first Careerand Job Fair. Last fall we awarded the firstever Alumni Scholarships; two studentsreceived 1,000 each (see page 8).To learn how you can make a differ ence, contact the Alumni Affairs office at271-8904 or nhtialumniaffairs@nhctc.edu.To reserve your tickets, contact the Alumni Office at (603) 271-8904 or nhtialumniaffairs@nhctc.edu, or return the attached form.Yes! Please reserve my tickets to:Boston Popstickets at 119 Blue Man Grouptickets at 89 Fishercats Baseball tickets at 11 Total NameHome TelephoneBusiness TelephoneE-mail AddressI am astudentalumnifaculty/staffotherEnclosed is my check made out to NHTI Alumni AffairsPlease bill my credit cardVISAMasterCardDiscover CardName on Card:Verification Code (3 digits on back in signature box.)Credit Card #Expiration Date: Month YearSignature of cardholder:Mail to: 7 NHTI Alumni Affairs31 College DriveConcord, NH 03301-7412
Alumni Club Awards 1,000 ScholarshipsThe NHTI Alumni Club hasawarded its first AlumniScholarships to Ryan Kane ofExeter and Beth Corrigan of Hudson.Both received 1,000 awards towardtheir tuition, fees and expenses related toattending NHTI.Ryan is in the criminal justiceprogram. He wants to obtain a bachelor’sdegree in criminal justice and becomea law enforcement officer like his father,who has been chief of police in Exeterfor 25 years. Beth is a 2004 graduate ofNHTI’s paramedic program and is nowin the nursing program. She plans topursue a bachelor’s degree and becomea certified nurse anesthetist.First-year and returning students areeligible for the Alumni Scholarship, withpreference given to the dependents ofNHTI alumni. The deadline for applyingis August 1 for scholarships awarded thefollowing September of each year. Foran application go to www.nhti.edu/alumnidevelopment/waysalumni.htm orthe Financial Aid office.The Alumni Club is looking formembers to help with the scholarshipprogram and coordinate alumni events!For more information, contact theOffice of Alumni Affairs at 271-8904 ornhtialumniaffairs@nhctc.edu.Reserve yourseat for2007 AlumniTrips.See page 7 fordetails!Beth CorriganRyan KaneNON PROFIT ORGU.S. PostagePAIDPermit #1478Concord, NHNew Hampshire Technical InstituteAlumni Affairs Office31 College DriveConcord, NH 03301-7412ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
ies program and is now a member of the College's paramedic advisory com mittee. She resides in Webster and her son, Randy, is a 1987 graduate of the accounting program at NHTI and lives in Loudon. 1990 Marsha Cloutier Marsha is a graduate of the Dental Hygiene program and now works as a hygienist at a general practice in New port, Vt.
