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47 Class Notes SPRING 2025 In Memoriam '40s Ruth Moore '42 '50s Doris Richard '51 Joan Dannucci '52 Joan DiFluri '53 Angelo Pittore '53 Joan Walters '54 Alice Elliott '59 '60s Dorothy Ditmars '61 Mary Wenzler '61 Ronald Rosen '62 Carol Levitsky '65 Henry Peters '65 Elisabeth VanBuskirk '67, MA '75 Wendy Berlin '68 Harry Bernstein '68 Donald Fanelle '69 '70s Anthony Rossi '70 Margaret Wolf '71 Maryann Bird '72 Linda Katona '72 Raymond Kimble '73 George Stouff '73 Gene Barber '74 Dennis Durling '74 Susanne Isbill '74 Paul Stanik '74 Robert Tweed '74 Thema Williams '74 John Canning '75 Mark Kilker '75 Mark Nemeth '75 Gerald Simancek '75 Elizabeth Brown '76 Gary Burgin '77 Robert Hutchinson '77 Michael Baumgartner '78 Cecilia Mazza '78 Blair Worrall '78 '80s Mary Baum '82 Thomas Kraeutler '82 Judith Leidich '82 Janice Taylor Bacon '83 Annette Gautier '83 Jeanne Kracinovich '83 Algernon Ward '87 Douglas Kopec '88 '90s Warren Firman '90 Stephen Ware '90 Cristina Mariano '91 Gina Burns '93 Collette Meagher '98 '10s Molly DeVito '12, MA '13 Mark Eisenberg '15 Raquel Santos Peskosky '16 Faculty Edward Conjura, professor of mathematics emeritus Phyllis Weisberg, professor of special education emerita Editor's Note: We regret that in our fall 2024 issue we incorrectly placed Michele Finger '96 on our In Memoriam list. For all those concerned, Finger is alive and well. TCNJ staff members try to verify the accuracy of the information collected for the Class Notes section of TCNJ Magazine; however, the college cannot be responsible for incorrect information contained herein. If you believe Class Notes has published inaccurate content, please contact the editor at magazine@tcnj.edu. KATHRYN RATHKE Remembrance James Boatwright Director, Educational Opportunity Fund Program "You are always interviewing." Those were the first motivational words James Boatwright said to me, and to this day, I remain aware of how I present myself. When I met Boatwright in June 1997, he had already understood who I was and what I stood for. More importantly, he had already developed a formula for my success. I'm certain that the thousands of other students he influenced here at the college felt the same way. To echo the words of Charlena Barnes '02, "Mr. Boatwright was able to introduce me to myself." This giant of a man dedicated his life to championing others, and our persever- ance and success became the fuel that kept him going. There was love, purpose, support, motivation, and, when necessary, correction. Boatwright insisted there was always more work to be done. It is because of him that I continue to write my own story. Everything I am, and everything I aspire to be professionally, stands upon his shoulders. A servant-leader, an advocate, a social justice warrior ahead of his time — Boatwright's legacy will continue to live on through those of us who were touched by his genuine care and concern. — Jamal Johnson '01, associate director for mentoring, retention, and success programs at TCNJ and proud EOF alumnus

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