1953

The profiles of classmates with doctorates illustrate clearly that this group of classmates has made its mark. Most are educators who have influenced generations of students, and virtually all of them have done research with published results. Mario D'Avanzo Ph.D. and Richard Goodman Ed.D. are good examples:

Mario ("Buzzy" in college) lives in New York and is a professor of English literature at Queens College. Queens is part of the City University of New York, located near the port of entry for immigrants arriving in the eastern United States. Consequently, Mario's students have been diverse in culture and background. They have, however, been similar in their quest for knowledge a situation immensely rewarding for a teacher. Mario exclaims he has "never worked a day in his life." After college and before induction into the Navy 0.C.5., Mario earned his master's degree at Trinity College near his home in New Britain, Conn. Following the navy and an extended European trip he joined the staff of Brown University in 1958. There he taught English composition and literature while earning his doctorate. Articles which he published early in his career on nineteenth century English literature came to the attention of Providence College, which appointed him to its staff in 1961. He moved to Queens in 1967 and was made a full professor in 1973. With over 85 articles to his credit, he has recently authored a book, The Literary Unityof the Bible: A Commentary. A good college athlete, he's now inveterate, having played Softball and hockey until recently, and as a Ranger and Giant fan. He skiis whenever possible at his farm in Putney, Vt. He is divorced and has two children who are both accomplished musicians.

Richard Goodman, Hampton, N.H., grew up in Lebanon. While he has not ventured too far from the state, he has been a tremendous influence on elementary and secondary school systems in many areas. Following an army tour, in 1957 he began his career as a seventh-grade teacher in Connecticut. By 1960 he was made principal and in 1961, a superintendent. He progressed further through a number of administrative posts, including the prestigious position of Superintendent of Schools in Wellesley, Mass., which he held from 1969 until 1976, Throughout this period he constantly innovated: curricula, management systems, school organizations, school boards, computers, and in addressing the complexities of student needs. In 1976 he joined the University of New Hampshire, which included being the executive director of two associations school boards and school administrators. His work has resulted in a number of remarkable accomplishments, a coalition between industry and education that has revamped the financing of school systems in New Hampshire.

This resulted in a ten-times growth in the state aid to school systems. His work attracted national attention to include funding from both the Ford and Kettering foundations.

At the moment, Dick's energies are directed to another coalition between local school boards and business. His objectives are to increase the involvement of industry leaders in local education with the consequent effect on school management systems. Dick sees a direct correlation between management and the quality of education.

He is invited by various networks of national associations and government-sponsored activities to share his knowledge and expertise. Education is Dick's life a dedication shared by his spouse, Arlene, also a teacher.

They have two daughters, Susan and Jane, and a son, David. Susan has a B.A. from Dartmouth ('79) and an M.B.A. from Columbia. Jane graduated from Bates and is working on a Ph.D. David is a graduate of New Hampshire and has his own photography business.

POSTSCRIPT: Growing out of the tragic murder of their daughter, Jeanne, while a student at Lehigh, Connie and Howie Clery have developed a questionnaire that results in an assessment of college security. This is part of their crusade to heighten awareness of the lack of security on many campuses. Their efforts are being given national attention by the media, including an interview on nationally syndicated TV.

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