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Clambake for a cause

The annual New College Clambake was held on the lawn of College Hall on Nov. 3.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 12:15 a.m. November 4, 2016
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Okay, so there weren’t any clams, but dozens flocked to New College’s bayfront campus on Thursday, Nov. 3 to support New College student scholarships. Attendees enjoyed a breathtaking sunset, music and fresh lobster prepared by the catering staff of Michael’s On East.

Co-Chairwomen Tomeika Koski and Jomayra Cestero
Co-Chairwomen Tomeika Koski and Jomayra Cestero
Michelle Senglaub and Veronica Brady
Michelle Senglaub and Veronica Brady
Ted and Christina Unkel
Ted and Christina Unkel
Robert Blattberg and Rebecca Donelson
Robert Blattberg and Rebecca Donelson
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Karl Bernhard, Jerry Sparkman, Zach Holzworth and Ryan Tremblay
Karl Bernhard, Jerry Sparkman, Zach Holzworth and Ryan Tremblay
Dennis Campbell and Sandra Frank
Dennis Campbell and Sandra Frank
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Deanne Bauer, Tori Sturz and Edline Francois
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Pam and John Mousseau with Christine Schlesinger
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Jan Sirota with Jack and Nora O’Brien
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Chefs from Michael's On East joked that the name of the event a bit of “false advertising” because lobster was served instead of clam.
Chefs from Michael's On East joked that the name of the event a bit of “false advertising” because lobster was served instead of clam.
Nathan Renner and Cody Carson
Nathan Renner and Cody Carson
Katie Walstrom, Judy Martin, New College Vice President of Finance and Administration John Martin, New College Dean of Student Affairs Robin Williamson, New College Director of First Year Programs Jessica Maxon and Robin Waters
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New College Custodial Coordinator Sheila Foley with New College Maintenance Coordinator Paul Shamp
New College Custodial Coordinator Sheila Foley with New College Maintenance Coordinator Paul Shamp
Erica Wuorio, Mary Lou Bale and Tish Schott-Murphy
Erica Wuorio, Mary Lou Bale and Tish Schott-Murphy
Cindy Hill with Jeremy and Amanda Croteau
Cindy Hill with Jeremy and Amanda Croteau
Floral candle centerpieces await guests at each table.
Floral candle centerpieces await guests at each table.
Noah Baslaw gets excited to eat his lobster, provided by Michael’s On East.
Noah Baslaw gets excited to eat his lobster, provided by Michael’s On East.
Mahfouz and Sylvia El Shahawy with Associate Director of New College Foundation Jessica Rogers
Mahfouz and Sylvia El Shahawy with Associate Director of New College Foundation Jessica Rogers
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold
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Hillary Steele, Beverly Bartner and Flora Major
Executive Director of New College Foundation MaryAnne Young with Marcella David
Executive Director of New College Foundation MaryAnne Young with Marcella David
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Margie Lee and Co-Chairwoman Jomayra Cestero
Michael Long and Lawrence Mendez
Michael Long and Lawrence Mendez
Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed stuns in a Camilla Franks print dress, our pick for fashion standout of the evening.
Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed stuns in a Camilla Franks print dress, our pick for fashion standout of the evening.
Don O’Shea, Francine Blum, Hadi Lashkajani, Sue Jacobson and New College Director of Philanthropy Michael Foley
Don O’Shea, Francine Blum, Hadi Lashkajani, Sue Jacobson and New College Director of Philanthropy Michael Foley

 

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