Class Notes for November 2023
November 28, 2023 · Class Notes
Nicole DeSousa G’21, G’23 is the new school business official for The Rondout Valley Central School District. News Details – Rondout Valley Central School District
Meghan Mallon ’17 is currently working on her new album along with several fellow alumni including Judybelle Camangyan ’18, Taylor Rossi ’16, Grace Annunziato ’20 and Joe Benevento ‘19. To check out their music, visit their Spotify artist page https://open.spotify.com/artist/29fvrgKgEYLMDS9pqR63Av?si=1d2V53V3Tb23ItQL3ZcbJQ or https://linktr.ee/thenonrenewed to check out their socials.
Elizabeth Schneider ’13, G’22 has joined the Board of Directors at Upstage Productions Inc. Upstage is an organization dedicated to providing “an educational and creative environment for collaboration by producing high caliber theatrical productions.” https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/artsandlife/localannouncements/upstage-productions-welcomes-new-members-to-the-board-of-directors/article_1b135759-ed9d-52a5-be5c-4fcb58bbaafc.html
Schuyler Bull ’10, G’10 was featured in the Times Union for the Fort Orange General Store. The shop showcases area artisans and local makers, including décor, apparel and food. To learn more, visit Fort Orange General Store combines history, local modern goods (timesunion.com).
Michelle Fritts ’05, G’07, a 17-year music educator who currently serves as the Edmeston Central School band director, participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade playing clarinet with the Band Directors Marching Band. The band is part of the Saluting America’s Band Directors project.
Amanda Hopkins ’02 earned her doctorate in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College. Her Educational Leadership began as a principal of a small Elementary School. In 2017, Hopkins a Special Education Coordinator at Madison-Oneida BOCES, before becoming Elementary Principal. In 2022, she was promoted to the position of Director of Elementary Programs where she is able to influence and shape the educational landscape, ensuring that elementary programs continue to thrive.
Gina Sainato Tronco ’97, G’98 authored the book Why is this happening to me? How to trust God when your world is falling apart. Her first book, Tronco writes about true hope and healing and creating a better future for yourself. Books can be purchased through her website or amazon. Gina Tronco (whyisthishappening.net)
Patrick Neal ‘89 is having his second solo show, entitled Anonymous Oasis, at the Joyce Goldstein Gallery. It features 14 new paintings in watercolor, pastel and mixed media on panel. The show ran from October 22 through November 25. For more information, visit www.joycegoldsteingallery.com.
In Memorium
- Albert E. Ferradino Jr. ‘98
- Susan Dush ‘84
- Richard Pauley ‘75
- Stephen “Steve” Dennison G’72
- Patricia Burns Cote ‘66
- Helene Patlen Adler Gordon G’65
- Carol Jankunas-Duggan ‘64
- Francia ‘Fran’ Gott McCashion G’63
- Sister Mary Lois Goldner, CSJ G’59
- Sheila Ryan ‘57
- Annette Stierle Schreck ‘42
Friends of Saint Rose
- John Buckley, former faculty
- Grayce Susan Burian, former faculty
- Jerald Mason, former faculty
