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1993 - Visual Arts

Francine (DeFranco) Myers

What I'm doing now: I am currently a stay at home Mom of 2 little girls.

Carol Flores
What I'm doing now: I'm currently working as a furniture designer for a residential interior design firm.

Comments: As a high school student, it gave me confidence in my ability which, yes, did ultimately led to by ambition in the visual arts field.

Danielle Friedman
247 East 17th Street
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Home Phone: 631-673-9039
Email: swankstalicious@hotmail.com
What I'm doing now: I am currently in between jobs. I am still pursuing some sort of career in the art/communications realm though. Fellow alumni, feel free to help out!

Comments: It was a great self-esteem boost to be accepted, and the opportunity to meet so many kids like myself was an overwhelmingly positive experience.

Rachel Royer Email: rrgypsy@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now: Project Manager and Designer for mixed-use redevelopment of
historic buildings
Comments: It was a great experience to have as a young teenager- gave me confidence for true self-expression
Joshua Schimsky Email: josh2355@prodigy.net

What I'm doing now: toy designer for Toy Island Inc

Tracy Gilbert 
30 Edgerton Street Apt 4
Rochester, NY 14607
Home Phone: 585-473-9486
What I'm doing now: Arts and Literacy Specialist

Comments: GREAT program-I went back during college to work as a studio assistant because I'd enjoyed being a student so much

Karen Kyslansky Home Phone: 845-534-5718
Email: herk@frontiernet.net

What I'm doing now: freelance designer, digital fine artist

Comments: A leader in painting who worked at the MET was a great inspiration

Cindy (Hyde) Henry  Work Phone: 607-757-2170
Email: chenry@clarityconnect.com

What I'm doing now: Teaching art at Union-Endicott High school in New York

Comments: I came from a very small school system. It allowed me exposure to many aspects of art that I would not have had the opportunity to explore. It really broadened possibilities for me both in art and in my perspective on life and future goals.

Sarah Collins (Eppolito)
38 Powsland Street
Portland, ME 04102
Home Phone: 207-773-9718
Email:s.e.collins.jewelry@juno.com

What I'm doing now: I work at home making and designing my jewelry. I also subcontract for another local jeweler (I make jewelry for her). I also do custom work for people. Design & make engagement rings, earrings, etc.

Comments: Taking the summer program really helped to build my portfolio for college. I really enjoyed the variety of classes offered.

Pamela Brandsema
170 Wicks Road
Commack, NY 11725
Home Phone: 516-810-0275
Email:pamela_brandsema@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now: I took time off of college and am now continuing to finish college (my last year) at Parson's School of Design.

Comments: The program was a great influence in every part of my life. I continue to keep in touch with other people from NYSSSA, and I hope that this program is still and will continue to be available to NY state art students--- Any possibility of a reunion?

Holly Brink (Brooks) Email: tiggerpaws@alltel.net
What I'm doing now: I am currently an art teacher in Sherman NY

Comments: This last summer I returned to your program as a graduate art education student through Buffalo State college

Dan Gould
PO Box 397
Cornwall, NY 12518
Home Phone: (845)534-9957
Email: danomyte@hotmail.com
What I'm doing now: Swimming in my money, Flying my solid gold helicopters.

Comments: One of the best experiences of my life.

Adrien Tucker
80 Sunnydale Avenue
Wellsville, NY 14895
 Home Phone: (585)593-9585
Email: hatguy42@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now: Selling work on Ebay and small galleries on the Eastern Seaboard

Comments: Most of all , I loved the people I met, I'll carry many memories for the rest of my life, Thanks!!
Joseph Cintron
26 Fullerton Avenue
Newburgh, NY  12550

Home Phone: (845)561-8712
Email:
  AudioHomicide@aol.com

What I'm doing now: Now I work for myself doing various graphic design work for flyers, bands, CD covers and other various things.

Blanca Moreira
41-25 Case St. Apt. 2
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Elmhurst, NY  11373

Home Phone: 718 476-1583
Email:
 Cevichedpescado@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now: Im graduating from Laguardia and I am on to a four year school. I enjoyed the "Nysssa experience" because I was able to do what I love: "make art" all day and be at peace. I met so many great people, many which I hold dear.

Comments:  The staff are an excellent bunch!! I'd like to thank Randy Williams for his wonderful insrtuction and guidance.

Paul Cucinello Email:   therealsirpaul@aol.com

What I'm doing now:  I am a singer/songwriter/producer/haircolorist (best of NY 2001-NY magazine)/artist

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