CLASS NOTES AND NEWS
Ar t ist Speaks of a Vanishing Amer ica By Cait Penndorf
the SenSe of lonelineSS and adventure that one feels upon approaching a motel as the last bit of daylight escapes the sky. A familiar landmark that provides a person comfort during a long journey. A glimpse into a quiet moment, often overlooked by the outside world. These are the feelings, emotions, and images Jeffrey L. Neumann ’81, G’08, captures within his oil and water- color paintings. Neumann’s art provides a look
into the “soul of America” and takes viewers on a journey throughout the country. There are no paintings of the iconic Las Vegas or Hollywood signs; individuals will not find roving displays of the Grand Canyon or the emblematic White House. Neumann captures places and moments from small town America, pulling from his imagination, memories, and experiences from his own time on the road. His style of realism is seen within each painting, from the inviting neon signs outside of the Lobster Pot in Provincetown, Mass., to the peacefulness of a solitary Amtrak station in Lamy, N.M., overlooked by the moon
Michael Patrylo found and was reunited with his birth mother in July 2013, after more than 40 years of searching. Patrylo, who was adopted in Germany in early 1953, says he gave up his search a number of times throughout many years due to a series of obstacles and dead ends. He received a letter from Germany identifying the name of the man his birth mother had married. Within 10 hours, Patrylo had identified his birth mother, who was living in Oklahoma, and learned the
26 Jeff Neumann, Lobster Pot, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in. Private collection.
shining brightly in a moody sky. Neumann’s career as an artist did not
begin until later in his professional life. He worked in the fine paper industry for 20 years, serving in sales and marketing roles for Parsons Paper Company and Crescent Cardboard Company. During the final five years of his career in paper, he was the United States product manager for Arches Paper, a French brand that he managed for Arjowiggins, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of creative and technical
man she had married was his birth father, and that he had four biological siblings.
Beth Wood-Whitley retired from her role as parks and recreation coordinator for the programming and operations division of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation. Wood-Whitley has been in the parks and recreation field for 35 years.
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Susan Petersen Lubow, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy athletics director, was the
paper. He was the creator of Arches Infinity®, the brand’s first digital fine art print paper, and continues to be recognized as an industry expert in that field. In the early 1990s, Neumann
was diagnosed with non- Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). His battle with NHL caused him to look at his life and consider what was really important to him. In 2005, he left his job in the paper industry to pursue art. He returned to Springfield College and earned a master’s of education in 2008, which enabled him to develop his art
career and give back through teaching, which he continues to do through the Neumann Fine Art Studio, located in Hillsdale, N.Y. The Neumann history at the College runs
deep. Neumann is the son of Jack Neumann ’51, G’57, former Springfield College football coach and assistant professor of physical education, and brother to Sandy Neumann ’79 and Chris Neumann (NG). To learn more about Neumann and view his work, visit
neumannfineart.com.1
recipient of the Katherine Ley Award, presented to her by the Eastern College Athletic Conference commissioner. The award is presented to women who are strong role models and proponents for women in athletics, as well as those who have demonstrated leadership and the ability to work with others. Lubow has served as head of the department of physical education and athletics at the academy for 25 years.
Sister Mary Joseph Nace had some of her watercolor pieces displayed at the Pinney Gallery of Kent Memorial Library in Suffield, Conn., in August 2013.
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Steve Michaud and his wife Libby wrote in to share that they are enjoying their lives in Bozeman, Mo. Steve continues to work as an independent college counselor with families throughout the country.
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