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Bob Townsend ’70 attributes his success to lessons learned at Perth
When Robert Townsend graduated from the Perth Central School District in 1970, he earned more than just a diploma. He gained skills that he says have been critical to a long and successful career at General Electric and in service to his community.
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Howard Goebel ’85 oversees water management for the New York State canal system
Whether in the classroom, the band room or on the basketball court, 1985 alumnus Howard Goebel says it was at the former Broadalbin Central School District where he learned that hard work was necessary in order to be successful, both as an individual and as a team.
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Matthias Maier ’09 is walking his talk at Tufts, in Paris and beyond
Before heading to France to study abroad this school year, 2009 Broadalbin-Perth graduate Matthias Maier made one last stop this summer—back to his alma mater, where he was invited to speak to faculty and staff as part of B-P’s Opening Day ceremony.
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Love of history takes Mark Lempke ’01 from B-P to Singapore
Mark Lempke, a 2001 Broadalbin-Perth grad, recalls his time at B-P fondly. In fact, it was during his high school years that Mark says his love of history began. Today, Mark teaches history classes in Singapore as part of the University at Buffalo’s international education services.
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Positive attitude and hard work drives Meghan Ochal ’01 in her public health career
After graduating from Broadalbin-Perth in 2001, Meghan Ochal pursued her interest in public health and today, she couldn’t be happier working for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.
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Teaching life lessons on and off the field—a winning combination for David Thompson ’00
With both parents as teachers in the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District and a father who coached many sports, pursuing a career as an educator and coach himself seemed like a natural fit for David Thompson, a 2000 B-P graduate. David says he owes much of his success to his experiences on and off the field at Broadalbin-Perth.
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Ashley (Brooks) Hoogkamp ’01 is serving up success in Lake Placid
When she graduated from Broadalbin-Perth in 2001, Ashley Brooks never expected that, in less than 10 years, she would be a successful restaurateur. The 27-year-old owner of Ashley’s Café runs her restaurant with husband and head chef Jason Hoogkamp in downtown Lake Placid – just steps from the Olympic Center, home to the 1980 Miracle on Ice.
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