CLASS OF 1983
Laura Rhoads
P. O. Box 542
Potsdam, New York 13676
607-735-7892
rhoadsls@potsdam.edu
Web: www.lsrhoads.com
Well, I haven't really looked at OLM in a while but it is interesting how things have progressed....I am an associate professor of biology at SUNY-Potsdam (been there for 7 years now) but also taught at Edinboro University in PA, Hamilton College in NY and Western Kentucky Univ. in KY. I received my PhD at Binghamton University in 1993 and post-doc'd at the United State Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. My research concerns in vitro models for toxicology, such as human skin and the intestinal lining. In addition to teaching, I have an online business, own a fraternity house in Potsdam, and am on the board of directors for the Summer Savoyards of Broome County. Who would have thought? (08/06)
Annette Hafner Adams
Farmington, NY
amanbt@rit.edu
Hi Guys! I hope all is well. I learned about this site from my best gal, Lori Grassadonia-Heiler. She called to tell me to look you all up. Wow! You have been busy!
What have I been up to? Let's see.., I have been married for 21 years this July to Leon. I have two wonderful children, a son, L.-Ryan Adams (none other than "Rochester's WHTK Talk Radio show "The Pain Clinic's" very own, "Private-Reckless Ryan",) who is 20, a junior in college, and majoring in Sports Broadcasting. I also have a beautiful daughter, Tristan Nicole, who is breathtakingly beautiful. She is also severely autistic and differently abled. She is great, loving, and loves Disney, Universal, and Elvis!
I have been a business teacher for the past ten years. I taught high school (I was the Dept. Chair of Bishop Kearney's business and computer program) and college simultaneously. I went back to school, finished my Masters. I left Kearney for the opportunity of a life-time, a dream come true job, teaching at RIT!. Currently, I am an adjunct professor at RIT/NTID, teaching business and computer skills courses. (Thank you Sister Faith for the inspiration!) NTID is teaching me ASL! You also may have seen me on the Food Network. I was at the Naples Grape Festival and was interviewed about my grape-pie entry, it was aired on TV! I have also been busy winning the NY State Fair Culinary Depts. Category and blue ribbons for my Italian cookies, muffins, and assorted pastries. When I am not busy summers, I run a small catering company "Cuccidari's Un-Catered Events", make Italian wedding cookie trays, teach cooking in the home for home parties, and putting the finishing touches on my cookbook and teaching book. Lastly, my husband and I have started taking ballroom dancing lessons (Salsa, Samba, and Cha Cha Lessons); these should go great with the vocal and acting lessons I have also taken.
Well, that's it! I hope all is well and hopefully I will see you at the next reunion.-Ciao! (03/06)
Donna Alessi Drake
address1: 562 Loretta Street
Tonawanda, New York 14150
dkad562@gmail.com
Hi Everyone!
Well, I see that many of my old friends still have "little ones" at home. I am now a proud grandmother of Elaine Marie (2/15/05). Married now for 22 years, my oldest son John (21) married a wonderful girl named Teresa at a Buffalo Bills game a couple of years ago and is raising her son and his own little Elaine Marie now. My second son, Matthew (20), just joined the Airforce and is going into basic training on March 1, 2006. Son Jeffrey (18) is working full time and Mary-Catherine (17) is still at Kenmore East high school here in Tonawanda. I would love to hear from some of my old friends! Write me anytime!!! (01/06)
Maria Molina Svinth
msvinth@svn.net (10/05)
Michele Cilurzo
416 Marlborough Street, #304
Boston, MA 01225
michele.cilurzo@fmr.com (02/05)
Annette Miller
12715 Gordon Blvd, Unit #108
Woodbridge,Va.22192
703-490-6202
Hi everyone! It was great seeing you guys at our 20th h.s. reunion! I've been living in the D.C. metro area for about 17yrs.now! I was married for 12yrs,divorced for 5yrs, I have a 20yr old son (Frank jr), and a 16yr old daughter(Ashleigh). This coming November, I'll be getting remarried! I met my fiance at my cousin's wedding (Actually, it was the weekend before the class reunion). I was her maid of honor and he(Devereaux)was one of the groom's men...and the rest is history! I'd love to hear from you guys! Love, Annette (02/05)
Elizabeth Wichtowski Ennis
Denison, TX 75020
lennis@airmail.net
Hi! I actually stumbled across this site, while looking for some clues to find the graduation song we all sang! Does anyone remember? ..."I still believe in all my dreams and all that I can be...." My daughter is looking for recital music, and I would love for her to use that song! I am a very lucky stay at home mom. Actually, do stay at home moms really stay at home??? Our family lives is Texas. I met my husband in Dallas, while he was completing his residency and he and my daughter keep my very busy! I hope everyone is enjoying a happy and fulfilling life! (11/04)
Kym Lorenz-Kerr
12 Royal Birch Green NW
Calgary, Alberta T3G 5L5
403-269-8474
kym_lorenz-kerr@nexeninc.com
Wow, I stumbled upon this web-site quite by accident, but what a treat! Where have the last 21 years gone...? Well, after H.S. I wasted a couple of years, but happily ended up back in "my home and native land" - Canada. I lived in Toronto for several years, and have been in Calgary since Sep 93. I met my husband Michael here, and we were married in '96. Finally, in Mar 02, we had our daughter, the love of my life, Haleigh Noelle. I've had a few different careers, and have now been working as an accountant in Oil & Gas for the last 6 years. I hope you all enjoyed the reunion. I look forward to seeing other new bios. (10/04)
