Class Notes
Name: Sara Frandina
Class Year(s): 2009
Note: Sara (Paduano) Frandina ’09 (CAST) and Peter Frandina ’08 (KGCOE) welcomed Gemma Lou, their second child, into the world in May 2021.
Submitted on: April 15, 2022
Name: Jan Hogle
Class Year(s): 1986
Note: Dr. Jan Hogle ’86 (GAP) is partnering with her brother Gary in a retirement venture, "Dad’s Ashes", as an alternative to traditional burial of loved ones. The siblings provide a service to scatter cremated remains in a wide variety of custom locations, fully researched for permissions and permits, and documented by means of photos, videos, and online registration. Dad’s Ashes scattering service is more personal, affordable, and permanent than traditional burial. Details may be found at dads-ashes.com.
Submitted on: April 1, 2022
Name: Kevin Foster
Class Year(s): 2004
Note: Kevin Foster ’04 (GCCIS) accepted the role of deputy information technology director for the City of Dover, N.H. Dover is the largest city in the New Hampshire Seacoast Region.
Submitted on: March 8, 2022
Name: Megan Moltrup
Class Year(s): 2014
Note: Megan Moltrup ’14 (CLA) and Jack Kelleher ’15 (GCCIS) were married in Rochester, N.Y. on October 30, 2021. They were surrounded by friends from RIT and had a fabulous Eight Beat Measure reunion performance that brought down the house!
Submitted on: March 8, 2022
Name: Michael Dennehy
Class Year(s): 1994
Note: Michael Dennehy MS ’94 (CAST) recently completed his Doctorate in Technology from Capella University, focused in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity.
Submitted on: March 7, 2022
Name: Jerlyn O’Donnell
Class Year(s): 2007
Note: Jerlyn O’Donnell ’07 (CIAS) was invited to serve on the The Board of Directors of The One Club for Creativity as a member of the Cultural Driver Jury of The One Show 2022. The One Show is one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows recognizing the best creative work in advertising, design, interactive, and branded entertainment. Its reputation is built on the integrity and caliber of the judges, the fairness of the judging process, and the dedication to identifying the most innovative and creative work of the year.
Submitted on: March 4, 2022
Name: Gary Sutto
Class Year(s): 1982
Note: Gary Sutto MFA ’82 (GAP) writes "2022 marks 40 years since I’ve left RIT. I’m still out with a camera making photographs and can’t imagine stopping any time soon. I would like to hear from those from the 81, 82, and 83 MFA program. Are you still holding a camera in your hands, is it still close to your heart, do you have fresh batteries and a generous sized card in the right slot? Does the process inspire thought, excitement and joy or pleasure in your life, still? Drop me a line; perhaps we can do an image trade/exchange? I should also ask, as I’ve recently bought a pro pack of 120 B/W film, if there is any room left in your heart for film work. Hope to hear from you. www.GarySutto.com"
Submitted on: March 4, 2022
Name: John Gifford
Class Year(s): 2006
Note: John Gifford ’06 (KGCOE) was promoted to director of systems engineering at REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. in Victor, N.Y.; a developer and manufacturer of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions.
Submitted on: March 4, 2022
Name: Sarah Crandall (Laughter)
Class Year(s): 1998, 2000
Note: Sarah Crandall ’00 (CIAS) is the advertising manager at Midland Advertising, a division of Smith-Midland Corporation, a leader in the precast concrete industry, headquartered in Midland, V.A.
Submitted on: February 25, 2022
Name: Jerry Elman
Class Year(s): 77,84
Note: Jerry Elman ’77 (KGCOE) MS ’84 (SCB) will be releasing his book, "Miracles Through Hell – A True Story of Holocaust Survival and Intergenerational Healing" in March 2022. The book will be available on Amazon.com. Learn more: https://www.jerry-elman.com/
Submitted on: February 23, 2022