Here are some quick updates on what some of our alumni have been up to. 

If you want to reach them via email, just send us a note and we will pass along the latest email that we have. 

** We used to have addresses displayed here on this page, but unscrupulous spammers were just harvesting them and bombarding us with junk emails. We are working on a password protected option which will eliminate the problem, but until we have that sorted out... **

 The list is alphabetized by last name.

If you want to be included on this page send us your update and e-mail address... 
and check the 75th reunion page!

Where are they now?

Aaron Adams is married to the former Rachel Parker from Alaska and they have two children, Chris and Athena.  Aaron and his family currently live in Auburn, WA and Aaron works for the computer help desk at Weyerhaeuser in Federal Way, WA.  If you'd like to see pictures of the family, please visit his home page. 

Jeremy Adams - Camper 87-93, CIT 94, Staff 95-99.  Every now and then I think about camp then think "hmm, so this is how you fall off the radar.  I always thought it would be harder to become uninvolved."

Teaching is a blast.  I'm teaching English and coaching lacrosse at Assabet Valley Technical High School in Marlboro, MA.  Amanda and I live in Framingham.  I've been wrapped up in my job, coaching, professional development (classes through Simmons, remotely, and Framingham State), and climbing, of course. Recent trips include Rumney and Cathedral Ledge, as well as some craggin in Tennessee in the winter.  This summer I'll be running an outdoor education/writing program for students with language-based learning differences through The Carroll School. I hope to return to camp as a staff member some day to lead canoe and kayak trips on Winnipesaukee and enjoy almond butter on rye in The Great Hall.

Jim & Ann Adams - It’s definitely past time to update the info on the Adams clan! Jim and Annie are still at the high school, hoping that Jim’s mother will soon win Powerball so that we can retire! 

We have had a busy year – daughters Maria and Sara both got married, Maria in August to long-time beau Tim Shea. They are living in Denver. Maria teaches 3rd grade at St. Thomas More School, and Tim is a lawyer in a local firm. Even though they love the skiing in the Rockies, their long-term sights are focused on NH or VT. Sara (Belletete) married Aaron Abitz in November – in Jamaica, no less!! They still live with son Ethan (4½) in St. Louis, but we have hopes that they will return to the Northeast sooner rather than later! Lance and Leah now have 2 children, Sophie (2½) and Owen (8 months). The children share the same birthday – Cinco de mayo! The family will be moving back to NH in the spring – yahoo!!! 

Aaron and his two children, Christopher (almost 9) and Athena (4) still live just outside of Seattle. Aaron is some sort of computer guru for Weyerhaeuser. Beth (Belletete) is in her second year of medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla – only 6 or 7 more years to go!! Lisa (Belletete) is in her 4th of 5 years at Northeastern, right next to the Boston Y. She is studying athletic training. Nick is in 9th grade, is finally taller than his mother and all of his sisters and almost as tall as his father and brothers!! He was on the golf team in the fall and is currently playing basketball. He missed camp last year – but is hoping to be an LIT this year. Even though we only get to camp a couple of times a year – the memories of our summers on the shores of the Big Lake are some of our most treasured ones.

Lance Adams - I am currently living in Seattle with my wife, Leah and two children. Sophie Lillian Adams was born May 5th, 2000 and her younger brother, Owen Edward, was born on Cinco de Mayo, 2002. Lance works as a Civil Engineer.  "Life is good now and the memories of camp and the lifelong friends are a big part of that..." 

Rich Adams - (1976-1984) is still living in spectacular Teasdale, Utah, working as a field instructor with troubled teens.  I bought a home two years ago, so I plan to use this as my base-camp for a while!  Any visitors to canyon country are welcome to drop in and spend the night while visiting the desert, mountains and National Parks in my neighborhood...as impressive as it all is, early morning swims in ineffable Winnipesaukee remain among the most cherished memories of my life.  It was a special treat to visit NW with my Dad and see so many old friends and their families at the reunion in 1999!  It's also nice to see so many folks with entries here on this page!  Thanks for being in communication with the world!

Rick Adams - (Camper 1948 - 52)   I just read the Where R U page and didn't see any names I recognize from my era.  Heck!  I'm retired and spend half my time in Bali, Indonesia (even greener than "the pines that tower over all!"), and the other half here in Troy, NY.  Mainly I gather and distribute radiance. Lots of my family went to NW: brother (Wink), son (Scott), nephew (Rich).

Mario Aldrey - I am getting ready to study my next two semesters of architecture at L'Ecole la Seine in Paris.  I'm still doing a lot of hiking. I had  been in Ecuador, climbing  the Cotopaxi, one of the most beautiful volcanoes of the world. I might be visiting NW camp this summer because a group of friends and I are planning  to go to Yosemite to do some rock climbing and then we are going to stop in Boston.

Fred Albert (1969 -1976) After graduating from Yale in 1979 I moved to Seattle, where I am editor of a regional magazine called Seattle Homes and Lifestyles. I've also written two books--the most recent, BARKITECTURE, is a collection of designer doghouses from across North America. My spouse and I live on an island in Puget Sound, and get back to New England about once a year, but, sadly, never make it to North Woods. I think of camp often--especially in the summer--and harbor fond memories of (most of) the people I knew there.

By the way, my brother David, whom some of you may remember, lives outside of
Philadelphia with his wife and 3 kids.

Mark Badolato - Attended NWC for summers '80 through '84.  In '84 I was CIT, with Mike McCarthy as my counselor!  I've been living in Scottsdale Arizona since 1992 with my wife of 4 years, Sandy.  No children.  One golden retriever, and 1 cat.  I work as a software developer creating Internet applications, which I've been doing for the past 4 years or so.  I was utterly amazed at how many of the names I recognized on the Alumni page!  Equally amazed that Mike McCarthy and Dave Goodwin (another of my former counselors)  are still up there! To everyone that I knew so long ago, "hi!"

Chad Baker - I just finished up my junior year at Vassar and I will be in Boston for the summer working as a manager for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation at a facility in Cambridge. I am majoring in film for now, and then when I finish up at Vassar I hope to go to Northeastern for grad school and study social justice/social work.

Mike Barry - I was the waterski instructor from '75-'79. I left North Woods August 28, 1979 and just retired from the military after 21 years.  What I would do to take a trip to the good old NW! 

Geoff Bolan - I'm now married to Lynn Schnaiberg (she got the North Woods tour with me a few months ago).  We've spent the last 10 years together living in Spain, Washington D.C., and now Chicago.  Still spending as much time as we can in the outdoors, although Chicago (home now) is lacking for anything resembling mountains.  My family and many friends are still around the Boston area so we get back to New England 2-4 times/year.   Wishing life was as simple as the North Woods years, but we are very happy. 

Nick Bonugli - Those were the days... From camp hellion to respectable man... hehehe...Every damn year I tell myself..."That's it Nick, this year you are going up to camp to see the old faces..." and every damn year, something comes up. But anyway...I haven't kept in touch with anybody with the exception of Jason Ditzian...and for that I apologize... The "old faces" as I said, will always hold a place in my heart. I remember my first year as junior counselor... I believe my cabin was Blackfoot... By the way, to jog the memory of some people, I'm the one who put the black foot on black... check the back of it... I am currently living in Somerville, MA... What do I do for work?...hehehe...I'm multi-tasked and multi-titled... I work as an Estimator for a large construction company out of Boston... I look at blueprints all day and crunch numbers... My titles are as follows...2nd Chief Estimator ...Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer...Quality Control Representative (for my company on the Big Dig and Central Artery Project)... and finally construction ultrasound equipment operator...

John Botting - Susan & I are doing well and since leaving camp we returned to the UK, collecting our car and headed across the channel to Europe. So far we have travelled through Northern France, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Luxemborg, Belgium, Netherlands (caught up with Inger Ruijgt), Denmark (stayed with Joan Dalsgaard, PVC '99), Germany (also Sarah Schuller, PVC '99) and are now in St. Anton, Austria. The ski season ends at the beginning of May and from then we plan to continue our travels throughout Italy, Southern France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey.

Jay Broadnax - I spent 2 enjoyable summers there in 1972 and 1973 in “Cherokee” and “Trail 8”.   After graduating from Brown in 1984, I worked in Information Systems at Polaroid for 11 years.  I then went to Boston University School of Theology to study for the ministry.  I’m enjoying life as a Pastor of a church in Lynn MA, where I also live.  I have been married to my wife Ingrid since 1990, and have a 5 year old daughter named Dara.  I credit North Woods as being the place where I learned to swim, and made a lot of good friends there.

Peter Bryson - Hello all at North Woods, thanks to David Goodwin for his recent card and sorry I couldn't make the Alumni meeting in London. It was and still is a good feeling to have regained contact with the camp after about ten years. At least I think 1990 was my last camp experience as Trail Section Head.

I am now a Programme Co-ordinator for Save the Children based in Ireland but working across the European region. Since 1990 I did a Masters in Comparative Conflict and then went on to do Training and Mediation work here in Ireland and throughout Europe. In some ways North Woods was the beginning of a long road which I continue to travel on.

I was married last year to Deepa and we have settled or at least based ourselves in a small village near the mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland. This location allows us the luxury of access to both the sea and great hiking. Although the White Mountains still live in my memory.

Best wishes to Jim, Anne, Mike, Dave and those of you who remember the Irish from 89/90.

Ruben Campos - I'm studying electronics engineering in the Simon Bolivar University in Caracas. I am doing quite alright (it's not as fun as camp though, but I like it). As for my brother, I think he's already registered for sessions 3 and 4. I wish I could go visit sometime this summer, I'll see if I can make some time to go at least for a couple days.

Ken Ferrier - I'm not really doing anything right now.  I guess you could say I'm walking the earth, like Caine in Kung Fu.

Adam Finelli - I am spending time in Boston working as a videographer.

Lukas Fiser - I just arrived home (Sept. 2000) but now I have only a week to have a rest and then I have to join the army for a year.

Neville Fleurs - My wife, Lorraine and I  were introduced to camp in the summer of 1999. Coming from South Africa where "Camp" is not that big, we were thrilled beyond words with the camp experience at North Woods. We were back for the summer of 2000 as proof of how much we enjoy camp. Many times we reminisce about the relaxing summer nights spent gazing across the calm lake. We have made many friends and hope to maintain contact after summer. 

Since leaving camp last year, we've entertained overseas visitors form Santiago (Chile), Spain and the UK.  We've also holidayed at one of the best resorts along the famous Garden Route. Lorraine is still actively busy enjoying her Arts and Crafts classes, viz. woodcarving, leatherwork and rubber stamping, not forgetting the advanced embroidery work. Meanwhile I'm kept busy with Choir work at the church, interspersed with my gym classes and tennis games. Can't wait for the summer of 2001 when we will be back!!.

Jordan "Jordie" Foster - Trail Section 1974-1976 or thereabouts. I'm bouncing between Wall Street and Acting/Writing in New York. Went to Penn for BA and MBA. By brother, Jon Foster, is in New York as well. He attended North Woods from 1974-1977.

Peter Frankudakis - I can't remember the exact years that I attended camp. I believe it was 1976 through 1982, as a camper and counselor. I have great memories of North Woods. The friends, and experiences will always remain special to me.

Well, what have I been doing since 1982??? I'll try to keep it brief. I graduated from Assumption College, in Worcester, MA. I played four years of varsity soccer and lacrosse. After college, I landed a job with an investment firm in Boston. One year later, I transferred to Newport Beach, CA with the same firm. Over the next several years, I switched careers twice, played semi-pro soccer and enjoyed life in Southern California. Unfortunately, I never took to surfing.

Which now brings me to the last six years, when I took up running. I have completed six marathons and four ultra's. Through running I met my beautiful wife Karen of 2 and a half years. We live in Foothill Ranch, CA with our 19 month old amazing daughter, Katie Ann. Foothill Ranch is in South Orange County. We are nestled at the base of the Saddleback Mountains and only 10 minutes from Laguna Beach. We have one pain in the ass cat and a very mellow dog. I am currently a Director of Indirect Sales for Verizon Wireless's Southern California Region. My wife Karen is a Partner at a law firm.

Matt Frary - (Junior - Counselor, 'til '89):  I'm living in Los Angeles, CA with my girlfriend who is fighting to become an actress.  I work at a high-tech public relations agency as a Senior Account Executive.  I've been focusing on video games -- yes, it's tough.  I've been handling games from id Software (such as Doom and Quake) as well as other video game hardware I can't even tell you about yet (!).  Anyway, it's a long way from being a counselor in Trail 1.  I'd love to catch up with the rest of you especially the undefeated age 10-12 basketball team from '89 -- let me know when you come to LA and hopefully see you at camp soon!

Ron Friedman - It seems that I have spent more time at NWC unofficially than officially, but I was a Senior Section Counselor in 1982.  In one tumultuous summer I learned more of life’s lessons then in any one time of my life, and for that I am very grateful to North Woods.  I live in Mt. Laurel, NJ with Vicki, my wife of 11 years.  We have two beautiful boys, Brandon 7 and Brian 5.   I run a document management company that I founded in 1992, ACES Imaging Systems www.acesimaging.com and it keeps me busy when I’m not running from one kid's game (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Roller Hockey… you pick it.) to some other kid's activity.  Steve Todaro and I still make our Memorial Day weekend trip (almost every year since the mid-80’s) so if you like to catch up, go to camp at the end of May; we will be there.   Hope to see you there.

Dave Fuente - After a summer away from camp I'm now living in Indianapolis doing a 10-month graduate fellowship at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.  Although life in the Midwest is treating me well, I truly miss the hills of New England.  I am happy to say that in the past few months my close friend Josh Otlin has taken his degree in Feng Shui.  In a joint effort we are dedicating our free time to the development of a business plan of the Feng Shui Institute for Youth we hope to open in the spring of 2007. Donations warmly welcomed.  Hope everyone is doing well and in good health.

Danny Keough - I'm in my final year at Exeter University studying Spanish and French, considering a teaching qualification and work abroad in the next couple of years. Hopefully a return to camp will fit into the proceedings next year (summer 2002). Until then keep that kitchen clean, my dears! Best wishes to all!

Greg Keohan - I just finished up my first year at the University of Richmond in Virginia. This summer my family is moving from Reading, MA to Gilford, NH; North Woods will be just a boat ride away! I'm looking forward to summer '02, it's bound to be one of the best ever.

Jarred Kennedy - (1989-96)  I was last at camp for a day during the summer of 2000 and it was great to see so many familiar faces. With all of the moving I did as kid, going to North Woods every summer gave me the continuity of friendship I would have lacked otherwise; and for that I remain truly grateful.

After completing my undergraduate studies at Harvard in 2000, and working for 2 years at a management consulting firm, I will be heading to Harvard Business School as a member of the class of 2004. I am very much looking forward to being within driving distance of camp once again.

Rob Klein sent a wonderful note.

Claudio Lilienfeld - I attended 4-week sessions in 1972, '73 and '74 (I was 10, 11 and 12) and hadn't been in touch with anyone about NW (although I regularly thought fondly about NW over the years.)  I live in Alexandria, VA, and work in the Office of the Secretary of Defense doing foreign policy work - much of the last decade I have worked in the area of humanitarian assistance (from within the Dept. of Defense).  My wife works for the Smithsonian.  And, my son LOVES nature.

Norm Marcus - I was a camper at NW from approximately 1960-65. This summer, we enjoyed lunch with Loretta et. al. I can still hear the Reverend Shirley teaching the proper way to hunt snipe. I am now an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Northern Virginia. To say that NW was an influence in my life is quite an understatement.

Ken Margolin - I was a camper (Trailer and Senior) from 1960 - 1963, a C.I.T. in 1964 and a Junior Counselor in 1965. I'm a lawyer, married 25+ years, with two girls, ages 19 and 22. I owe Nate Todaro a thanks I wish I gave while he was alive, for helping with a sense of respect for self and others and a reverence for the mountains and the natural world. North Woods gave me a love for the woods and hills I keep today at 58 years old. My wife and I hike regularly - Mt. Katahdin last year and I do not forget North Woods, Nate and Tony Mirenda too.

Best to all past, present and future North Woods campers and staff - especially those who know how to select the proper rocks and sticks to bang for a snipe hunt.

Andy Mason - Hey fellow campers, both past and present. I attended North Woods from 78-81. Blackfoot with Jon Feingold, Trail 2 and Trail 6, and Senior 1-2 (how did I remember that ? ) not sure. Anyway, I have been living in Framingham, Ma for almost 12 yrs. Married for 10 to my wife Carrie, with 3 children (Danika 7, Marcus 5, and Sarah 2). There has not been many campers I have bumped into. David Longcope, who lived in my home town of Northboro, Ma and Howie Katz about 7-8 yrs ago in Marshall's in Framingham. I have been with Toyota for 8 yrs, currently at Wellesley Toyota , previously at Bernardi Toyota. P.S. Has anyone seen or heard anything of the infamous DOGBODY???????? I have fond memories (and I say that with much sarcasm), sleeping in the forestry tent. Having an unknown thing or person(s) hitting the outside of the tent, and Steve Todaro saying that his scar on the side of his stomach was indeed from dogbody (good one Steve).

David Mawdsley - Thanks very much for the nice newsletter and invitation to The 2000 Oldtimers Weekend. It takes me back to when I was at North Woods Camp when I was 8.  I'm now 60.  I can still remember the swimming and canoe competitions, the sailing competitions, the mountain trips, the snipe hunt, the rifle and archery competitions and the wonderful campfires.  Oh to be 8 again back at North Woods Camp!  However, I can still do all of those things at 60--many of those things I learned at Camp. 

Of all the decisions made on my behalf by my mother and grandmother putting me in North Woods Camp in New Hampshire was the very best.  

Unfortunately, I'm booked right through to the end of June.  I have final exams to write and grade and then wrap up my career with retirement this June.  I just can't spring the time block to visit this year.  However, if the event is held again next year, I will find a way to get to North Woods Camp with my gear.  Thanks again for the invite.

Bill McCarthy and his wife Arnaa have two children: Lev (6 1/2) and Rami (3+). After teaching for the past 16 years he is now the Business Manager at Cambridge Friends School. Spent 10 summers after North Woods working for a dance camp. First time since 1970 that he has not worked at a camp.

Keith McCarthy - received his ten year jacket upon completing his duties as assistant camp director in the summer of 2001. He still teaches the sixth grade in Rockport, Mass and recently sold the Peabody condo and moved back to Gloucester. The lure of camp hasn't lost its hold on him. Keith plans to return to North Woods in 2002.

Fred and Susan Morhart - We are both retired after 30+ years of public school teaching in Fairfax County, VA.  Maybe a claim to fame might be our restoration of a slum in the old part of Alexandria.  The project is on-going (since Peter Mazonson was our first house guest in 1976).  We get to NH about once a year and were stunned by the microburst damage and delighted with the postponed reunion last summer.  This year we will be in France and Switzerland (for a wedding) at the end of August, our usual visit time.  We would love to hear from old timers back to 1954.

Andy Morris - Hi, I worked at North Woods in the Summer of 1995 and have just found this website. It would be great to hear from some of the people that made that summer so special. I carried on to complete a degree in Sports Science and after traveling much of the world am now working as a Bank Manager on the island of Jersey in the UK. 

All the best to everyone.

Joel Mumford - I was a camper at North Woods in the late 1950's. I had a chance to visit a few years ago and the staff that was on duty could not have been more accommodating. I had a wonderful hour walking around the camp reliving old memories and being surprised at how little the environment had actually changed in some 40+ years.

Josh and Rachel Otlin - are currently living in Hopedale, MA.  Josh teaches social studies at Hudson High School, and Rachel teaches special education at Fuller Middle School in Framingham.  They're looking forward to a trip to Russia and Bulgaria in April, and will continue the adventures as they explore the USA this summer.  Josh has not yet completed his degree in fung shui, but is well on his way.

Gordon V. Penniston - I was a camper in 1980 and a counselor in 1981-83. I'm living in Rochester, NY, with my wife of 13 years, Linda. I telecommute to Virginia every day, while my 4 cats and 2 dogs keep me company.  I'm also into Toastmasters, working my way up the ladder there in public speaking and leadership.

My webpages are http://www.geocities.com/josiedalmatian and http://www.geocities.com/wackedpenn  

Jim Phillips - (Forestry '67, CIT '68, Jr. Aide '69) I live in Washington DC with wife and two sons but we make an annual pilgrimage to the White Mountains for hiking every summer.  My brother Richard (Forestry '69) now captains a ship in the Merchant Marine and lives in Vermont with his wife and 2 kids.  Brother Michael (kitchen crew in the mid-1970s) is an account executive living in Massachusetts with wife and son.

Nick Taylor - 1992 - 2002.  I am about to graduate from Norwich University.  Upon graduating I will be commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy.  I am very excited to start this new stage of my life, but as I think about the future I am forced to look at my past. I have very few memories that do not include NW.  I will miss the hills of NH, but at least the Navy is distracting me by sending me to Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, HI.

Sean Therrien - Well, things are going pretty well. Classes are getting hard, and are a lot of work, but I like them. Unfortunately I have not been sailing lately. But, my father sold his house in RI and we now live in Moultonborough. I have seen Diana (Marinova) and she is doing well. She is actually coming to Plymouth State and seeing how some of the courses are taught here.

Mark Thomson - It had been quite a long time since I visited - probably about 15 years.  It brought back some great memories - especially the honey glazed donuts!  It was sad to hear that Traylor Rodgers had passed away as he was there when my Dad was a camper in the late 50's and then during my time in the late 70's - what a legacy!  Now that I know, it would be great to get back there for an Alumni weekend.  I would love to relive some of those memories!

Steve Todaro - I'm not sure if the summer (1961) I was born at camp counts. If not, I was "officially" there from 1974-1983. Too many great memories and lifelong friendships to mention. I've been married to Kathleen for 12 years.  We have a daughter (Julie) 10 and a son (Mark) 8. Both are growing up quickly and enjoy the treks north to camp. I hope it's only a matter of time before they join the third generation of Todaros at NWC/PVC.  We live in Medford NJ, where I'm in my 17th year in sales with Canon USA . Summers are now spent "Down the shore" in Avalon NJ. Which has limited trips to camp  to Memorial Day work weekends with 70's alumni. Those trips are still a highlight of the year and a great chance to catch up with my cousins (Linda, Andy, Tina, Di & David) and their kids......... "One eyed Dog"

Harvey Turner - I am Living in Saratoga Springs New York with my wife Mary Solomons and our 7 year old son Nicholas. I am the Director of the Psychiatric Unit at Saratoga Hospital, and Mary works as Director of Alumni Affairs at Skidmore College. Nicholas is in first grade at Lake Ave Elementary school and loves it. Our "big" passion is the restoration of our 1867 Victorian Home, whom we share with our adopted Greyhound "Rainbow" and our Cat "Midnight". I have fond memories of North Woods, and spending four summers on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. It's great to see its still going strong. For those who remember me...Email me!

Richard P Turner - (1956 - 1959) I am a retired Navy Veteran of 20 years and a veteran of the Vietnam War. I recently donated $2,000 to the Wayland Veteran's memorial in honor of fallen comrades who I served with as a coxswain of armored troop carrier T-152-13 (a unite of River Assault Squadron 15 river division 152). I made the donation at a public meeting and with this donation the memorial fund has raised $87,000 toward the construction of the memorial. I am serving on various town boards and committees while being a cable station operator while living and taking care of my father in Wayland Mass. Our adhoc memorial committee has finished its work and disbanded and now that winter is behind, we can look to spring and the summer camping season.

Forestry Patrol will thinning out the trees along the road