Former English teacher and faculty member Arnold “Arnie” Sabatelli has been quite busy as he delves into the world of writing and producing as a freelance writer and content creator.
Class of 2005 alumnus Jason Carrese has dedicated his career to serving patients as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at UConn Health.
Class of 2004 alumnus Dr. Alexander Carrese turned his love of learning and belief in compassionate patient care into a career of helping others as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician at Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine, PC., in Middlebury, Conn.
The steadfast commitment to helping others and bettering the healthcare system has led Class of 2008 alumnus Royce Brunson to take on the role of Chief Revenue Officer at Health Recovery Solutions, a digital company that supplies remote monitoring and telehealth solutions to healthcare providers with the aim of reducing patient readmission.
Class of 1984 alumnus Austin Baskett enjoyed a long career within the beauty sector of business, but has joined the semi-retired life while going back to his roots as a graphic designer and illustrator as he will be a featured artist in the Denver International Airport this year.
Class of 1993 alumnus Reginald “Reggie” Tucker works in the world of finance day-to-day; but in his spare time, he is a creative mind who turns recycled materials into art.
The art of storytelling is more than weaving together words, but connecting minds and hearts to feelings and shared experiences. Class of 1998 alumna Lauren Hansen builds stories for the ears as she is currently working and developing two podcasts with iHeartMedia.
The love and passion of sports has led Class of 1968 alumnus Richard Kent to pursue a new professional venture as both an adjunct sports law professor and business partner with SANIL, a sports agency that helps collegiate student-athletes navigate ownership of their name, image, and likeness.
Class of 1999 alumnus Jesse Sorrentino, D.D.S., has made it his mission to connect with patients and provide them with the best treatment options and care as the owner of BPS Periodontics, a private periodontal practice with two offices in Simsbury and Farmington.
Class of 2020 alumnus Michael Lee has kept his passion for music and live performance alive as he is a full-time orchestra and board member of the Davenport Pops Orchestra at Yale University.
While she couldn’t make it back under the pines for our special Class of 1998 re-shirting ceremony, alumna Ekita Shaw was nonetheless happy to hear about this new tradition of commemorating the longevity of Alumni Lifers.
Class of 1998 alumna Megan Brownstein Rutstein will be re-shirted as an Alumni Lifer during our annual Lifers’ Shirting Ceremony on campus. Megan was shirted 25 years ago along with four of her classmates. As part of a new tradition, Megan will once again don a special T-shirt commemorating the fact that she was in our halls from PreSchool through Grade 12.
Class of 1998 alumnus and current parent Marko Lujic has dedicated his career to the field of medicine. He is currently an attending general surgeon with Hartford Heath Care Medical Group with offices in Southington and Plainville.
The interest of learning and passion for education remains steadfast for Class of 1998 alumnus and Lifer Scott Sheridan as he currently serves as the Lower and Middle School Educational Technology Integration Specialist at Westtown School, a K-12 boarding school in West Chester, Penn.
It was a mini-reunion for Class of 1980 alumna Helene Timpson Carter and Class of 1981 alumna Pamela Weltzein as they recently met up in San Francisco where they were both visiting family. The two have stayed in touch throughout the years and spent time catching up and wandering through Chinatown.
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Congratulations To Our Alumni Who Have Recently Graduated From Institutions of Higher Learning!
2019 Alumnus Graduates with Finance Degree
Alumnus Jake Miceli, Class of 2019, graduated in May from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Jake majored in finance with a minor in architecture.
Class of 2019 alumnus Ethan Fuoco graduated from Assumption University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management with a minor in education.
Class of 2019 alumna Riya Kapur graduated from Northeastern University with Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and communication studies with a concentration in marketing and minor in English. She will continue her journey at Boston Consulting Group as an ABE Email Marketing Specialist.
Class of 2019 alumna Lily Venditto graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in biobehavioral health with a minor in nutrition.
Class of 2018 alumna Maisa Della Valle will pursue a career in psychedelic-assisted psychiatry following her graduation last spring from Wake Forest University. She majored in psychology and double minored in chemistry and biology.
Class of 2011 alumna Taylor Massey graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner degree and was awarded the silver medal for academic excellence.
2018 Alumnus Graduates with Mechanical Engineering Degree
Class of 2018 alumnus Michael Gulia graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, N.Y., with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.
Class of 2018 alumnus Jinxin Pan graduated early from Columbia University in December 2021 with a bachelor’s of science degree in financial engineering.
Gia DiRubba, Class of 2018, graduated with honors from the University of Tampa. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in allied health with a concentration in medical sciences.
Wilbur Zhou, Class of 2016, graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in statistical and mathematical biology. He is currently pursuing an MBA degree at Yale School of Management in the Silver Scholar program.
Christopher Izzo, Class of 2018, graduated from the Boston College Carroll School of Management with a bachelor's of science degree in finance. He completed his undergraduate work in three years.
2017 Alum an Inaugural Graduate of Bucknell's Business School
Anthony Maisano, Class of 2017, graduated cum laude with a 3.96 GPA from the first graduating class of the Freeman School of Business Management at Bucknell University. Anthony obtained a bachelor of science degree in finance and accounting.
Hamden Hall’s eighth head of school, James R. Maggart, passed away Nov. 19, 2021. Jim had served for 13 years under the pines before retiring in May 2004. Upon his retirement in 2004, Jim was surprised with news that his school community had established the James R. Maggart Scholarship Fund in his honor.
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Ann Rademacher Burrow, Class of 1946, died peacefully in Hamden on January 29, 2023 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Gerard "Jerry" Burrow, and is survived by three children.
Early in her marriage, Ann spent two years in Japan where Jerry was working and she learned calligraphy and flower arranging. Upon returning to Conn., Ann became active in various non-profit and charitable organizations. She was also a Cub Scot den mother and a Brownie Troop Leader.
A private burial service was held at the Grove Street Cemetery. Hamden Hall wishes the Burrow family sincere condolences.
Alumna Susan Thalheimer Strauss, Class of 1947, died on May 10 in Iowa City. She was 93. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Strauss. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John Strauss, whom she married in 1950, and daughter Mary Strauss-Penka.
Susan was surrounded by the arts growing up in New Haven and developed a real passion for theatre, music, dance performance and the visual arts. She and her family moved to Iowa in 1978 and worked as a travel agent and enjoyed quite a bit of travelling through the years.
A special remembrance on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Heiden Room at Oaknoll, 1 Oaknoll Court in Iowa City.
Elliott Kerzner of Delray Beach, formerly of Hamden, died on April 10. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy, two children, and several grandchildren.
Robert Hill, father of Dr. Lisa B. Hill, Hamden Hall's Director of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity and Chair of the History department, died on April 8 in Virginia.
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