Class Notes for May 2023

Andrew Burger ’13 is the artistic director of ‘The Octavio Singers’, Schenectady County’s longest continuously active vocal ensemble. At the end of April, they closed their 90th season with two of the most glorious works for chorus: Brahms’ “A German Requiem” and Verdi’s “Stabat Mater.” For more information, check out their feature here.

Brian Seitz ’11 is the proud owner of Urban Industrial Design. Seitz started the business making furniture and smaller pieces at home for friends before expanding to an Etsy shop. Now, as the company continues to grow, they’ve moved into a new 10,000 square foot warehouse and specializes in custom furniture. For more information, visit their website https://uidwoodworks.com/ or check out a feature in the Albany Business Review. 

Steve Lawrence ’09 is the associate director of Arts Letters & Numbers (ALN), a non-profit arts and education organization devoted to creativity. Learn more about Steve, his path to ALN and their work, check out this Times Union feature. Steve Lawrence, from plumber to leader at Averill Park art institute (timesunion.com)

Regina Luttrell G’07 was recognized at Utica University as the 2023 Outstanding Alumna by Raymond Simon Institute (RSI) for Public Relations and Journalism. Luttrell was selected because she is a “recognized leader in inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility at Syracuse University” and an innovative educator, leader and distinguished scholar. She currently serves as the Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Associate Dean of Research and Creative Activity. For more on this amazing achievement, click here.

Robert ‘Bob’ Cain ’05 is the Head Teaching Professional and Academy Director at Saratoga National Golf Course and was honored as the 2023 Northeastern New York PGA Teacher of the Year.

Patrick Neal ’89 showed his work at the Long Island City Spring Open Studios Festival (LIC Arts Open). To see more of Patrick’s amazing work, visit www.patrickneal-art.com.

In Memorium:

• Steven Ferrara ‘08
• Nancy Englert ‘92
• Rev. Sharon M. Sauer ‘88
• Kelly Jimpson Handy ’83, G’85
• Sister Mary Maurice Black G’78
• Anthony Politano ‘78
• Edward ‘Ned’ Martelle, Jr G’74
• Ruth Azif Steinberg G’73
• Lorraine ‘Lorry’ Miller O’Connor ‘71
• Marilyn Rys Barron ’66
• Jean Arachtingi Stavrolakes ‘58
• Elizabeth Merlini Rankin ‘54

Friends of Saint Rose

• Aaron J. Creagh, former library circulation clerk
• J.C. Glindmyer
• Edmund “Junior” Kolakowski
• Mary Anne Harrison Styczynski