October 14, 2016
Class Notes: 2007 to 2016 (Friars of the Last Decade)
’07
(10th Reunion — June 2-4, 2017)
Lauren Michel ’07 and Matt Harutunian ’07, of Cambridge, Mass., were married on Oct. 17, 2015, at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison, N.Y. The two met at the wedding of Daniel Cullinane ’07 in 2011. Lauren works in resource development events at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Matt is on the public affairs team at UCB, a biopharmaceuticals company.
’08
Elizabeth “Liz” Nuzzolese ’08 of Santa Monica, Calif., a teacher and newly appointed vice principal at St. Monica Catholic Elementary School, was presented the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award by the Santa Monica Junior Chamber of Commerce and Santa Monica’s mayor, Tony Vazquez. She says she is “deeply committed to Catholic education” and is excited about applying theory and practice together as she simultaneously pursues a second master’s degree in Catholic educational leadership through the University of Notre Dame.
’09
Brendan Butler, J.D. ’09 of West Hartford, Conn., graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut Law School. After passing the Connecticut Bar Exam, he has joined the firm of Reid & Riege, P.C. in Hartford, where he specializes in employee benefits, pension practice, and fiduciary compliance.
Shannon Shimer ’09 of Clarksville, Tenn., reports that she has moved back to the U.S. with her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Shimer, after three years in Vicenza, Italy. They are part of the 101st Airborne/Air Assault community of Fort Campbell, Ky. “We are a short drive from Nashville and would be happy to meet up with any ’09ers in the area,” she writes. Email her at shnnonbrwn@gmail.com.
’11
Kathleen M. Mulhern ’11SCE of Taunton, Mass., was promoted to vice president and senior marketing officer of Bristol County Savings Bank, based in Taunton. She manages the bank’s Marketing Department. She previously held the position of vice president – marketing. She also serves as president of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Taunton.
’12
Emilie Audette ’12 of Barrington, R.I., a special education teacher at The Learning Community Charter School in Central Falls, was named a weekly recipient of the Golden Apple Award, presented by local television
station NBC 10. The award honors educators who embody the spirit of teaching by making classrooms a creative and safe place to learn. Emilie was nominated by her sister, Aimee E. Audette, Esq. ’09, who wrote: “Working in an inner-city location, most of this teacher’s students come from homes where English is not their primary language. Beyond being their teacher, she acts as a support system, counselor, and mentor.”
Michael J. Bento ’12G of Bristol R.I., a math teacher at the Birchwood Middle School in North Providence, was named a weekly recipient of the Golden Apple Award, presented by local television station NBC 10.
The award honors educators who embody the spirit of teaching by making classrooms a creative and safe place to learn.
’13
Molly C. Di Peri ’13 of Bohemia, N.Y., a third-grade teacher with the Success Academy Charter Schools of New York City, was named the network’s 2016 Excellence Award recipient. She was selected from among 1,400 faculty members across 34 schools. The award recognizes teachers who have an exceptional ability to raise student achievement. Success Academy is the largest network of public charter schools in New York City and primarily serves students of color from low-income families. Di Peri has taught at Success Academy since June 2013. In fall 2015, before she ran the New York City Marathon, her students made a good-luck video.
’14
Brooke E. Petit ’14 of Denver, Colo., joined the Colorado Association of Funders as its membership engagement and program manager. The association is a statewide network of private, community, and family foundations; corporate funders; federated funds, and workplace giving programs. She previously worked for an affiliate organization, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. Petit and Clare E. Brewka ’09 of St. Louis,
Mo., who serves as the program and information manager at The Gateway Center for Giving in St. Louis, have attended the past two FORUM of Regional Associations of Grantmakers’ annual conferences together.
’16
Christina D’Adamio ’16 of New York City, N.Y., has joined Rodale Wellness as a writer and social media strategist. Based in Emmaus, Pa., and New York City, Rodale identifies itself as “an independent, healthy, happy-living company” devoted to promoting health, wellness, and personal development.
