Class Notes for February 2023
February 24, 2023 · 2023
Find out which of our alums is celebrating a promotion, a new career, or their start-up business in Class Notes. Read about new babies and wedding announcements. See who is making news, and take a moment to remember those who have passed on.
Every month, we find ourselves short on Class Notes from classes before the 1990s. We want to share all of our alumni’s accomplishments! Please email us at alumni@strose.edu with your news, and write “class notes” in the subject line.
2020s
Cait Fogel ’20 the first female director of a Vermont soccer club. Fogel serves as the director of operations for Nordic Soccer, a premier youth soccer club based in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shown from left to right are Theresa Belfance ’19, G’20, Rebecca Ford ’20, Sheba Mendoza, Vito Van Dunk ’19, Sonia Morrenda ’20, G’20, Amanda Morrenda, Kate Pierce-Nimz ’18, Matt Vincent ’14, G’18, Kristina Film G’20, Brittany Wheeler ’14, G’15, Alex Wheeler ’16, G’19, and Benny Herbst G’20.
Sonia Morreira Morrenda ’20, G’20 and her wife, Amanda Schafer Morrenda ’20, G’20, celebrated their wedding surrounded by family and friends, including their Saint Rose family.
2010s
Jack Jones ’18, G’18 is the new communications specialist for Tompkins Community Bank. In this new role, Jones will assist in leading the bank’s corporate communications initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership, with a focus on enhancing brand awareness in the communities Tompkins serves.
Amy Xedis ’18, G’18 has been promoted to Credit Analyst in the Credit Department at the Bank of Greene County. Xedis joined the Bank as a Teller over six years ago, and is a graduate of the Bank’s Management Trainee program. She has held positions of increased responsibility within the branch network and lending department.
Sonja Haecker ’14 is the new executive vice president at BCArc, an organization that promotes and protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this new role, Haecker will oversee the agency’s community services programs, the clinical department and respite services.
Don MacCormack G’11 has been promoted to vice president and director of municipal banking at the Bank of Greene County. MacCormack joined the bank over 16 years ago and is a graduate of the bank’s management training program.
2000s
Pappis is pictured with President Ermides and with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos
Chris Pappis ’08, G’09 was the editor of the Centennial Journal for Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, which celebrated their 100th Anniversary. For his outstanding work, Pappis received a special commendation from Parish Council President Harry Ermides. Pappis is pictured with President Ermides and with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos.
Zeelika Pieters G’07 and James Klatsky on their wedding day.
Zeelika Pieters G’07 married James Klatsky.
Christine Hmiel Schudde ’06 was featured in the Albany Business Review for her work with Habitat for Humanity. She currently serves as the executive director for Habitat for Humanity Capital District.
Andrew Gregory ’01 was named media relations program lead for the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). As media relations program lead, Gregory will be responsible for developing and executing media and public relations strategies that communicate NYISO’s expertise in the energy industry, competitive electric markets, and resource and system planning. The position serves as the primary point of contact for members of the media.
1990s
Kevin Johnson ’98 was featured in the Albany Business Review for his work as executive director at the Palace Theatre. Under his leadership, the theatre is thriving.
John “Sully” Sullivan ’95 has been promoted to director at Wells Fargo Prime Services. In this role, he provides bundled group of services to hedge funds and large investment managers. Services include but are not limited to securities lending, margin lending, custody, clearance, and risk management.
Kevin Graber ’92 has joined the Chicago Cubs as a minor league field coordinator.
Kristen Johnson Zadrozny ’91 was featured in The Daily Gazette for her work at Towne Bowling Academy. Among her many talents, she runs numerous leagues and tournaments, all while serving on the Schenectady USBC board of directors.
In Memoriam
Richard “Rit” Lupi G’98
Jeffrey “Jeff” Roulier ’95
Barbra Damm Deavila ’92
Ann Flanigan ’88
Patricia “Trish” Parisi Orcutt ’87
Ronald “Ron” Miller ’82
Elizabeth “Betty” Cammarota Humphreys ’78
Coert Almstead ’76
Helen Pratt Newton G’76
Patricia “Pat” Finin Smart ’67, G’73
Sister Patricia Clark, OP ’66
Thomas Donato G’66
Sister Martha Anna Wachtel, CSJ ’65 (formerly Sister Cecilia Teresa)
Claire Jauntig Ruane ’64
Sister Molly Dower (formerly Sister Cyril) G’62
Tania Medycki Ursin ’56
Sheila Hyer ’53, G’60
Marilyn Garrity Culloty ’52
Dorine Holland Bivona ’49
Friends of Saint Rose
Jennie “Connie” Ermie Piazza
Becky Plog
Mary-Kathryn Moran Poletto
Ward Byron Stone Jr.
