Events Recap
Donor Thank You BBQ and 50th Reunion
Thursday, August 8. Many thanks to all of the donors who came to celebrate all things Plymouth State. The program included a delicious spread by PSU Dining, live music by the Full Turn Band featuring Skip Whitmore ’69, photos and memorabilia from the Michael J. Spinelli ’69 Archives and Holmes Alumni House, campus and Hyde Hall tours, and a 50th Reunion celebration of the Class of 1974.
Dave Anderson with Rodney Ekstrom finding their bricks on the 150th walkway
Dave Anderson ’67 and others check in with Rodney Ekstrom ‘09G, director of alumni relations, to find their bricks on the 150th walkway.
Prof. Bob Nadeau ’07MBA with student and Future Alumni Board member Dawn Sanchez ’24, ’25G
Prof. Bob Nadeau ’07MBA with student and Future Alumni Board member Dawn Sanchez ’24, ’25G.
Lynn Miller ’74 with Bonnie Breen-Wagner ’72 and her partner David Gallagher catching up in front of the Robert Frost statue by Rounds Hall
Lynn Miller ’74 with Bonnie Breen-Wagner ’72 and her partner David Gallagher catching up in front of the Robert Frost statue by Rounds Hall.
Skip Whitmore ’69, P’95 (left) and the Full Turn Band
Skip Whitmore ’69, P’95 (left) and the Full Turn Band.
table filled with framed photos of Plymouth donors with 50th Reunion ribbons
alumni hugging
PSU Alumni Association Barbara Dearborn ’60 Golf Classic
Friday, October 4. The 44th year of this annual event raising money for student scholarship, played at Lochmere Country Club in Tilton, raised $20k for student scholarships, including a $5k gift match from Lambda Chi brother Bill Finethy ’85.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Event Sponsor: Engelberth Construction, Inc.

Awards, Coffee, and Box Lunch Sponsor: PSU Dining.

Cart Sponsors: Marrapese “Keep NH Lakes Clear” Scholarship, Twin Rivers Landscaping, Montagne Powers.

Breakfast Sponsors: NH Doughnut Co.

Tee and Other Sponsors: Chi Alpha Zeta Sorority, Mitzi Dearborn, MBA Class of 1983, EMJ Company, Amy Bassett Class of 1990, Casco Bay Creamery, In Memory of Craig Zamzow, PSC 1984 “No Excuses” Gang, Grappone Automotive, Varsity Beverage/Conway Pepsi, PSUAA Board of Directors

Trevor Delesdernier ’21, Sean Boyle, Devon Boyle ’14, Joe Clark Jr. P’14
Trevor Delesdernier ’21, Sean Boyle, Devon Boyle ’14, Joe Clark Jr. P’14.
Lambda Chi brothers left to right: Jeff Hinds, John Marrapese ’90, John Sullivan, and Bill Finethy ’85, with Marrapese holding his prize from the Bottle Bonanza Putting Challenge
Lambda Chi brothers left to right: Jeff Hinds, John Marrapese ’90, John Sullivan, and Bill Finethy ’85, with Marrapese holding his prize from the Bottle Bonanza Putting Challenge.
Bob Carlson ’81, Gary Kelley ’81, Beth Kelley, Ken Clark ’83, Dan Donnellan ’82
Bob Carlson ’81, Gary Kelley ’81, Beth Kelley, Ken Clark ’83, Dan Donnellan ’82.
Paul ’79 and Jim Hogan ’75 posing in front of a Hogan Pickleball Classic banner
Hogan Pickleball Classic, hosted by brothers Paul ’79 and Jim Hogan ’75. Photo by William F. Pomeroy ‘00
Hogan Pickleball Classic
Saturday, September 21. Jim Hogan ’75 and Paul Hogan ’79, ’88G hosted the inaugural Hogan Pickleball Classic in Holderness, NH, drawing 64 participants. The event was held in support of the James J. and Nancy F. Hogan Endowed Fund, established in honor of their parents. Many Plymouth State alumni and friends contributed both on and off the court, helping to make this year’s tournament a success, raising over $5,000 for student scholarships.
Homecoming
Saturday, October 5. Plymouth State Homecoming 2024 was a weekend filled with celebration, Panther pride, and new memories! The campus and town were buzzing with a vibrant mix of athletic events, tailgating, awards, reunions, arts, and entertainment. This year also included the inaugural Homecoming Makers Market and 2nd Annual Welcome Home to Main Street, featuring live music by the Rusty Bones (featuring Paul Ronci ’07G) in the Plymouth Town Common.
Save the date for Homecoming 2025: September 26-27!

View the 2024 Homecoming video and photos online at Plymouth.edu/Homecoming.

alumni holding framed awards
two people shaking hands
group of people posing with a Plymouth State College Reunion banner on a football field
alumni waiving their hands in the air
alumni tailgating before a football match
crowd of people cheering in the bleachers
alumni posing together at a football game
alumni posing together
Plymouth State Alumni Gathering
Wednesday, September 18. This annual event on the top floor of the private One Hundred Club on Market Street overlooking the harbor in Portsmouth, NH is always a fun event! Thank you to our generous sponsors: David ’84 and Betsy ’83 Bowen, Kevin Davis and Amanda Bacon-Davis ’04, Arlmont Glass and Tom Tilson ’84, and Rebecca Woods ’04, founder and director of Bluebird Leaders. Save the date for Thursday, August 21, 2025, when we return to the One Hundred Club next summer.
Emma (Patridge) Ward ’16, Shaylah Kelly ’13, ’16G, and Melissa Bednarowski ’97
Emma (Patridge) Ward ’16, Shaylah Kelly ’13, ’16G, and Melissa Bednarowski ’97.
Julie Miller ’22, Elyse Baney-Barton ’82, Director of Development John Scheinman P’19, P’22G, and Angela Matthews ’09CAGS
Julie Miller ’22, Elyse Baney-Barton ’82, Director of Development John Scheinman P’19, P’22G, and Angela Matthews ’09CAGS.
Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Ben Chipman ’22, ’21G, Brock Moody ’19, and Joni Hongisto ’20
Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Ben Chipman ’22, ’21G, Brock Moody ’19, and Joni Hongisto ’20.
Betsy ’83 (Iota Delta Chi) and Dave Bowen ’84 (Alpha Theta, and member of the PSUAA board of directors)
Betsy ’83 (Iota Delta Chi) and Dave Bowen ’84 (Alpha Theta, and member of the PSUAA board of directors)
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