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Elsie D. Fairbanks . . .

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Monte Basbas . . . Retired Judge Monte G. Basbas was graduated from Central in 1939, from Dartmouth College in 1946, and from Boston University School of Law in 1947. During World War II, he interrupted his schooling and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. He served with distinction as a Captain and Flight Commander, and was awarded three Bronze Stars, eight Battle Stars, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Judge Basbas served the City of Newton, MA as City Clerk for 12 years and as Mayor from 1966 to 1972. He was appointed to the District Court of Newton in 1972 and, after four years, became Presiding Justice until his retirement in 1990. His distinguished career includes gubernatorial appointments to various commissions and directorships with educational institutions, civic, medical, and religious organizations. As Mayor, he is credited with initiating many "first" for Newton including a Youth Council, Senior Citizen's Council, and a Crime Commission.

Joseph E. Bronstein . . . has been described as "one of the most colorful, personable, and highly regarded figures in Manchester education during the 20th century." Joe was graduated from Central in 1928 and from UNH in 1932. At Central, he was a guard on the basketball team for two years and was "well known throughout New England for his prowess as a basketball player." At UNH, Joe played guard on the freshman basketball championship team in 1928, and on the varsity squad for three years. He was a charter member of the 100 Club at UNH. After UNH, Joe began a 28 year career at Central as a teacher and basketball coach (1936) and later, as head of the Commercial Dept.(1954). As a coach, his teams finished as runner-up several times, and won the State Title in 1941 when they competed in the New England Tournament. His career was interrupted for service in the US Army during World War II. On his return, he earned a Master's degree from Boston University. In 1960, in what would be a capstone to a 40 year career in education, Joe was appointed as founding principal of Memorial HS. He immediately put together a first-rate faculty and coaching staff that brought Memorial to prominence in both education and athletics. He retired in 1972. Joe served many years on the Vocational Education Advisory Council Committee of the NH State Department of Education ..

Abraham D. Gosman . . . At Central, Mr. Gosman was a member of Aquila Romana (2-4), the Oracle (4), the Stamp Club, and the Rifle Club. He graduated from Central in 1945 and went on to graduate from UNH. Mr. Gosman is the founder and CEO of Meditrust, the country's largest health care Real Estate Investment Trust, which is listed on the NY Stock Exchange; and of Carematrix, an operator and developer of assisted living facilities, which is listed on the American Stock Exchange. Mr. Gosman has served on many civic, educational, and private industry committees. At Boston University, he is a member of the Dean's Advisory Council of the School of Management; the Board of Visitors of the School of Medicine; a lifetime member of the President's Club; and a Trustee. He is also a board member of Harvard University's JFK School of Government, Institute for Social and Economic Policy in the Middle East; the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Beth Israel Hospital. He serves as a Director of the UNH Foundation and is a former trustee of Brandeis University. In addition, he was the first US Naval Institute Commodore to be inducted, and the recipient of the Ellis Island Congressional Medal of Honor in 1992.

Marikate Kelley . . . graduated Central in 1979, from Boston College in 1983 and the University of Maine Law School in 1990. An exceptional talented athlete, her achievements at Central and BC were in five sports - basketball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, and cross country. She received many individual honors that accompanied her team's accomplishments. At Central, she was a member of Class L basketball championship teams in '78 and '79; and the cross country state champions of '79 where she placed 6th individually. In her senior year, she was captain of the basketball, soccer, and softball teams. Continuing at Boston College, she was MVP in 1982 in both basketball and lacrosse, and was selected to play on several New England, Regional, and National Teams. She took leave from law school to play and coach professional basketball in West Germany, 1988-89. Marikate has successful coaching experience in both lacrosse and basketball at several colleges, and with the US Women's Lacrosse Team since 1992. A member of the bar in both Maine and Vermont, she is presently an associate in a Burlington, VT law firm.

Robert "Bob" Montana . . . a transfer from Haverhill, MA High School, "Bob" completed his senior year at Central. He graduated with the Class of 1940 and went to New York where he enrolled at the Phoenix Art Institute. In December, 1941, Pep Comics No. 22 introduced a four page tale about an adolescent named "Archie Andrews." The stories were so popular that an entire comic book - Archie No. 1 - was released in November, 1942 just as Bob entered the Army. In 1946, after serving four years with the US Army Signal Corps, Bob began "Archie" as a daily newspaper comic strip, drawing until his death in 1975 at the age of 54. At its peak, "Archie" appeared in more than 700 newspapers world wide. The "Archie" comic books remain the largest selling non-super hero comic book in the world with over two billion comic books issued every month. A curator of the Museum of Cartoon Art once described Archie as "... one of the classic icons." In panel format, the "Archie" strip is a blueprint for every modern-day teen sitcom from "Dobie Gillis" to :Happy Days." And the character of Archie, with his admirable resourcefulness, though constantly lacking money, is as significant a combination to Americana as Huck Finn or Penrod or the creations of Horatio Alger, Jr. Though Haverhill High also claims him. "Montana never quite explained in his rare newspaper interviews which of his 'Archie' characters were drawn from real life." Nobody really knows. However, it was through the encouragement of an Art teacher at Central (believed to be Lorain Ryder) that Bob pursued an art career. Without that support, "Archie" might never have been created.

Joseph D. O'Neil . . . in three track areas, Joe O'Neil has fashioned an extraordinary career which is still in progress. Here are some highlights... In Indoor Track, an overall record of 446-6 and a current undefeated streak of 260 consecutive wins, 14 undefeated seasons, 9 Class L titles (runners-up four times) and coach of 46 individual state champions. In 20 years of Outdoor Track, a regular season record of 234-12 including 11 undefeated seasons and 8 Class L titles (runners-up five times). He has coached 69 State Champions, 20 New England Champions and 13 All-Americans. In Cross Country, his career which started in 1980 was interrupted by a five year span at St. Anselm. Overall, Central teams have won 173 consecutive regular season meets, have 16 consecutive undefeated seasons, and have won the city championship 19 consecutive years. The program has 10 Class L and 8 New England titles. They have been rated in the Top 10 of a national poll of the last 9 years. A graduate of St. Anselm College, O'Neil has been teaching at Central for twenty years. He is married to the former Cynthia Statires, and they have three children.

Judy E. Reardon . . . At Central Judy was on the staff of the "Little Green" for four years serving as Editor-in-Chief during her senior year. She was selected to the National Honor Society and was Salutatorian of the Class of 1976. Judy graduated from Dartmouth College in 1980 where she majored in economics and served as the managing editor of the daily paper - "The Dartmouth." She went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1983. In government, she was elected to the NH House of Representatives in 1984 serving two terms, the second as Democratic Whip. Prior to her current position, she practiced law with a Manchester firm and then criminal defense as a NH Public Defender. She later served as the Public Affairs Director in NH for Planned Parenthood of New England. New Hampshire magazine selected Judy as one of the "10 Most Powerful Women" in NH. Business NH Magazine selected her as one of the "10 Most Influential People in NH"; nominators credited her with having "respect and knowledge" and being a "policy shaper." Judy currently serves as legal counsel to NH Governor Jeanne Shaheen.

Steven W. Schubert . . . class of 1969, at Central, Steve captained the football team, played baseball and basketball, and ran track. In the 1969 NH-VT Shrine Football Game (NH 38 - VT 20), he scored three touchdowns and was named MVP. Steve graduated from University of Massachusetts where he continued to play football. As a senior, he was named to the Kodak Small College All-America Football Team. He played professionally with two NFL teams, one year with the Patriots and six with the Chicago Bears as a wide receiver and punt returner. Steve has over 14 years of experience in the investment industry; he has been with First Albany since 1987 and is currently Senior Vice President. He is extensively involved in and committed to his community. He founded the Panteli-Kotrotsios Golf Tournament which has raised over $700,000 for various charities. A past board member of NH Easter Seals, he also serves as a board member of the Little Green Gridiron Club. Steve is married to the former Sandra Magnuson and they have three children - Stacie, Stephanie, and Scott.

Stanley C. Spirou . . . "Stan" graduated from Central in 1970 and from Keene State College in 1974. At Central, he was a Student Council delegate and served on the staff of the "Little Green." He played basketball for four years and was an All-State selection his senior year. Stan earned a basketball scholarship to Keene State where he lettered for two years. In 1979, he earned a Master's degree in School Administration from Antioch. Stan returned to teach at Central for eleven years and to coach basketball, four years as an assistant to Ed Wade, and four years as head coach. Succeeding Wade, he compiled a four year record of 80-22, and led Central to Class L state titles in 1979 and 1981. One of the most successful basketball coaches in America, Stan has been with Southern NH University since 1982 becoming head coach in 1985. The winningest coach in SNHU history, his record in 13 seasons stands at 294-107, with a winning percentage of .733, the highest among all active New England Division II coaches, and the seventh highest in the nation. From 1992 to 1995, he guided SNHU to an 84-15 record and three straight appearances in the "Elite Eight" of the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Also during that span, SNHU became the first team in history of the NECC to win three consecutive league tournament titles. He has been named New England Coach of the Year four times and in 1994 was selected National Coach of the Year in NCAA Division II. Stan and his wife Patricia have three children, twin daughters Kelly and Christina, and son Chucky.

Henry P. Sullivan . . . after graduating from Central in 1934, Henry P. continued his formal education at St. Anselm College and at Catholic University in Washington, DC where he graduated in 1938. In his senior year, he was awarded the J. K. Mullen scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. He furthered his studies at Catholic U. Law School and received his law degree in 1941 just before the outbreak of WW II. Drafted as a private in 1941, Henry P. earned the rank of Major in the US Air Corps by the time of his honorable discharge in 1945. He served overseas in England, France, and Germany. Upon his return to Manchester in 1946, he opened a law office and practiced for fifty-one years. Henry P. served on the Manchester Housing Authority (1946-47), as City Attorney (1947-48) and as a member of the School Committee for several years. He served in the NH Legislature (1948-49), in the State Senate (1962-63), and was elected a delegate to the NH State Constitutional Convention. A member of the Notre Dame College Board of Directors for fifteen years, he offered pro bono legal service to the college and the Order of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. He received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the college in 1983. Henry P. was married to the late Mary J. McCaffrey, his partner in community and church matters for many years. They raised four daughters - Mary, Ann, Grace, and Kathleen - who have earned a total of twelve academic degrees.

Robert Prime Beattie , 1950. . . According to the Aglaia , Bob was an active student while attending Central. He participated in tennis, cross country, and skiing. At Middlebury College, where he earned his B.A. degree in 1955, he further participated in tennis, skiing, and football. Following college, he served as a ski coach first at Middlebury and then at the University of Colorado where he mentored four championship teams, including two consecutive NCAA Championships in 1958 and 1959. He went on to coach the American Alpine teams, bringing home to the US in 1964, its first ever Men's Olympic Alpine Skiing Gold Medals fat Innsbruck, Austria. Bob was, and still is, heavily involved in the National and International skiing scene. He was the founder and organizer of the World Cup Racing and World Pro Racing Organizations, as well as the World Wide Ski Corporation, a ski and sports marketing company. In 1969, Bob was named Commissioner of NASTAR, a National Recreational Ski Racing Program. While participation in skiing and skiing programs has always been Bob's forte, it has also been his work as a sports broadcaster and color commentator on ABC's "Wide World of Sports" that has brought him national prominence. He has covered many memorable races at the Winter Olympic games. The recipient of many honors, Bob was awarded the AT&T Skiing Award (1983), inducted into the National Skin Hall of Fame (1984), and inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame(1993). This year, Sports Illustrated named Bob Beattie as one of the 50 greatest athletes of the 20th Century from New Hampshire! Bob's lifetime pursuit of athletic excellence and his international and national accomplishments earn him a place in the Central Hall of Fame.

Gerald P. Carmen . . . Ambassador Carmen, CHS '48 and UNH '52, is Vice Chairman of the Carmen Group and Managing Director of the Carmen Group International. Long active in Republican politics, Carmen served as the NH GOP chairman for three consecutive terms and he was instrumental in Ronald Reagan's sweeping victory in the 1980 NH primary which launched the former California governor into the White House. From 1981 to 1984 Ambassador Carmen was the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), the 30,000 employee business arm of the US government. Appointed by President Reagan, Carmen later became the US Permanent Representative to the United Nations office and other international organizations in Geneva from May 1, 1984 until August 31, 1986. During his tenure in Geneva, he was visited by a group of students from CHS. From August 1986 to May 1988 Ambassador Carmen served as the National Chairman of Citizens for America, a nationwide grassroots lobbying effort for President Reagan's agenda. The Ambassador also held the position on its Board of Directors during that time. In 1989, Carmen was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Asset Disposition Association (FADA), the predecessor of the current Resolution Trust Corporation. Presently, Ambassador Carmen sits on the Board of Directors of Northeast Savings Bank and Nostalgia Network, Inc. He was formerly on the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Guen Marketing Corp., and the Board of Advisors of International Educational Mission. A strong advocate of quality education programs and initiatives, Ambassador Carmen served on the NH State Vocational Advisory Committee, which was responsible for establishing "skill schools" around the state, and also served as a Director of Manchester J.O.B.S., Inc., a public -private sector corporate training program. He was the first chairman of the NH Housing Authority. He is married to Anita Saidel, and they have two children, David and Mindy.

Selma Deitch Sigel, M.D. . . . is one of New Hampshire's leading philanthropists and child advocates of the 20th century. Dr. Deitch, CHS '41A, Tufts '44, and Tuft's Medical School '49 has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the field of child health. Following work in Massachusetts, she returned to Manchester in 1960 to serve as Director of the Institute of Child Health and Development. She later served in 1966, as consultant and then Director of the NH Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. She still serves as Director of the Manchester Child Development Program, a post she has held since 1982. She has also served as Clinical Director of Child and Health Services for over 20 years. Dr. Deitch has been involved in a variety of professional activities, having served as Editor of Health in Day Care an official publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and on several state committees. Among numerous awards, she has received the Granite State Award from UNH ("77), Woman of the Year from the Union Leader ('87), Woman of Achievement by the Manchester Women's Business Professional Assn. ('87), and Citizen of the Year by the greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce ('88). Recognition has continued to the present day. She received the President's Certificate for Outstanding Service to the AAP. Honorary academic degrees have been presented to Dr. Deitch by Notre Dame College ('92) and NH College ('98). She has been truly one of a kind from Central High, the Queen City, and New Hampshire.

Adelaide Dodge . . . "A teacher affects eternity, (s)he can never tell where (her) influence stops." - Henry Brooks Adams . . . Indeed, the influence of Adelaide Dodge, CHS teacher, continues to this day. Born and raised in Manchester, she graduated from Manchester High School (Central) in 1916, then from Radcliffe College, later furthering her education at Columbia University and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Though she herself had the advantage of an excellent higher education, she was aware this was not often the norm for most women, and this would ultimately influence her contribution to education at Central. Mindful of her calling, she returned here to begin a most distinguished forty-four year teacher career, first at Varney JHS for two years, then as history teacher at Central from 1922-1945, and later as chairperson of the Social Studies Department from 1945 until her retirement in 1964. Throughout her life, Miss Dodge was active in community affairs and social causes, serving as trustee of the Manchester City Library, the Currier Gallery of Art, Shaker Village, Child and Family Service, the YWCA, and the NAACP. However, it is for her devotion to the teaching profession that she is most recognized. Miss Dodge was a bright, articulate educator who instilled, in generations of students, a love of learning. For these qualities, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce named her its first woman Citizen of the Year. Miss Dodge's influence on the education of young adults continues to this day. With her sister Elinor, a 1918 graduate of Central, she has endowed a most generous scholarship for female graduates of our school who will continue their studies in the liberal arts. Though these young women, now and in the future, will not have the experience of Miss Dodge as a classroom teacher, they will yet benefit from her dedication to both the teaching profession and to Central High School. Her influence continues.

Phyllis Elhady Hoffman . . . At Central, Phyllis Elhardy Hoffman served as Vice President, then President of the Student Council, was a member of the Future Teachers of America, and wrote for the Aglaia and the Oracle . But it was in the Music Department, under the mentorship of William McAllaster, that she found her true milieu, prompting the 1957 Oracle to name her a "Mover and a Shaker." Active in dramatic productions of the Maskers , in the award-winning orchestra, and in every operetta produced while she was at Central, she excelled in the performing arts - the field wherein she has distinguished herself. Phyllis received both her B.S. and M.S. degrees in music from Boston U. She continued her vocal studies at the Aspen Music Festival, at Tanglewood Music Center, and at the Choral-Vocal Institute under the directorship of Robert Shaw and William Vennard. Simultaneously pursuing a teaching career as well as one in vocal performance as a recitalist, as oratorio and opera soloist and with orchestra, she has sung to much acclaim with, among others, the Cantata Singers,; Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood; and the Meadowbrook Festival under Robert Shaw. In 1976, she joined the faculty at Boston University where, since 1996, she has served as Director of the Music Division in the School for the Arts. She also serves as Director of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, an internationally recognized program for talented young artists. She has been invited to teach Master Classes in Voice worldwide. Many of her students have gone on to pursue distinguished careers in voice, both here and abroad. Phyllis Elhardy Hoffman wrote music to the 1957 Class Ode. The words of that ode were, indeed prophetic:

For the outstanding fulfillment of that promise, Phyllis Elhardy Hoffman has earned a place in the MHS Central Hall of Fame.

Richard J. "Dick" Fuller . . . '67 - a four sport athlete, enters the Hall of Fame based on his outstanding play for the "Little Green" Football teams. During his career at Central, Dick scored 300 points - 45 touchdowns and 30 extra points - a remarkable total which is still a City of Manchester record. he led all NH scorers in both his junior (104 points) and senior (156 points) years. In his senior year, he rushed for 1182 yards helping to lead Central to an undefeated, untied 10-0 record (the first since 1928). In his final game on Thanksgiving Day against Haverhill (MA), the Massachusetts State Champions, Dick scored 4 touchdowns in a 28 to 12 victory. Among numerous honors, he made the All-State Football Team three years and the All-American Football team twice (1st team in 1966). In addition, in 1967, he was named NH Athlete of the Year, New England Young Man of the Year, and winner of the Reggie Marston Sportsmanship Award. Continuing his football career at the nationally ranked University of Arkansas, Fuller made the Southwest Conference All Freshman Football Team. He played in the Cotton Bowl game and in the Sugar Bowl twice as well as the National Championship game against the University of Texas. Owner of Fuller Landscaping , his designs have been featured on TV for Oklahoma Outdoor Living "98" and Tulsa Garden Club Tours 97-98. His pond designs have been featured on the Tulsa Pond Society tour 97-2000. Dick lives in Oklahoma, and is a minister.

Chris D. Kehas . . . a 1947 graduate, Kehas served on the Student Council and was Chair of the Assembly Committee. He was sports and music editor of the "Little Green," and received the French Award. Following graduation, he enlisted and served four years with the US Air Force. Kehas received his B.A. Summa Cum Laude from the University of NH in 1957, his M.A. in Educational Psychology (with first honors) from the University of Chicago (1959), and his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Harvard in 1964. He was a board member on the "Harvard Educational Review." During a distinguished academic career, Kehas held faculty, administrative, and research appointments with Harvard, University of Chicago, the Claremont Graduate University, and Boston University from where he retired as Professor Emeritus. He participated in the UNESCO International Study of Education as a consultant on Human Development. He authored three sections in the first edition of the "International Encyclopedia of Education." He served as National President of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). He holds a Psychologist's License (1963) and the NH Superintendent of Schools Certification (1971). His extensive community involvement includes service as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame College and two terms on the Manchester School Board (where he chaired the committee that developed the Student Code of Conduct)

Ronald William Pappas. . . . Ron was graduated from Manchester Central in 1964. When there, he was active in numerous committees, radio club, and involved with J.V. basketball, J.V. football and varsity football. He co-captained the team his senior year. Ron continued playing football at the University of New Hampshire until a car accident, in his junior year, paralyzed him from the waist down. He recieved his BA degree in 1968. Coping with his own disability and resulting health issues have never stopped Ron from giving of himself. He has taken his message regarding the perils of drinking and driving to thousands of students. For 20 years, restaurant owner

Neil V. Sullivan . . . A career which has spanned the country and an era. "One of the leading figures in American education." And he graduated from Central in 1933B, the only year (during the depression) that there is no Aglaia Yearbook because people were too poor! Dr. Sullivan received his BA from Fitchburg (MA) Teachers College, his M.A. from Columbia University, and his Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Harvard University. He holds a number of honorary doctorates from institutions including Boson University and the University if New Hampshire. He served as superintendent of schools in Maine and New York and, at the request of President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, of the Free Schools of Prince Edward County, Virginia. Dr. Sullivan opened the schools of the County within two weeks of his arrival although they had been closed to black children for the preceding four years. He was Superintendent of Schools in Berkeley, California when in September of 1968, that city became the first in the nation with a population of 100,000 or more to integrate its schools completely. From there, he accepted an invitation to become the Commissioner of Education in Massachusetts. Dr. Sullivan is the author of many articles and books (he's working on his 5th) dealing with educational opportunity and educational administration. He has been a Visiting Professor at seven major universities, including Harvard and Stanford. Among many appointments, he has been a member of President Johnson's U.S. Civil Rights Commission Advisory Committee, and advisor to the Education Commission of the States Steering Committee, and Vice chairman of President Nixon's White House Conference on Children and Youth. Another of Central's gifts to the Nation!

Francis G. Tate, Sr. . . .Fran Tate graduated from Central in 1930 where he competed in track, setting the one-half Mile State record. He went on to obtain his Bachelor's degree from Keene State (1934), his Masters in education from UNH (1942), and an advanced degree in Physical Education from Boston University (1951). He is known throughout as "Mr. Track," and has been described as the finest track coach ever produced in the history of New Hampshire track. He began his teaching and track coaching career at Portsmouth High where in 7 years, his teams won 5 State Spring Track Championships, and three Winter Track Championships. He returned to Manchester (1942-1956) as a teacher and coach at both West and Central. In a four year period at Central his teams won 3 Cross Country State Championships, and 3 runners-up in Spring Track; in addition, they won Winter Track four times. In the 1944-45 school year, he coached Central basketball to a State Championship, and West to a State Cross-Country Championship. His tenure at Nashua (1956-1971) is perhaps unmatchable. His teams won 13 consecutive Winter Track State Championships, and 13 Spring Track Championships, including eight consecutive. In addition, Nashua Track teams won 3 New England crowns and were runners-up once. In 1956, he established and directed the New Hampshire Decathlon, the first high school event of its kind in the nation. In 1981, the new track facility at Nashua High was named in his honor in recognition of his long time efforts and contributions to the sport. The recipient of many awards, Fran was named Coach of the Year (1969), and received the Distinguished Service Award (1983) from the National High School Coaches Association. He was voted into the National Hall of Fame, and received the Carl Lundholm, the Walter Smith, and the William Loeb Awards.

Allan J. Tobin . . .An accomplished student at Central, Allan was the Class Valedictorian, President of the Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society, on the staff of the Oracle, the Debate Society, the Radio Club, The National Forensic League - and he also was in the St. Paul's Advanced Study Program for two summers. Allan went on to receive a B.S. in Humanities and Science in 1963 from M.I.T. then to Harvard University where he completed his Ph.D. in Biophysics in 1969. He spent a year as a Visiting Research Fellow in Biology at M.I.T. He had a faculty appointment at Harvard for six years, and then accepted a dual appointment at UCLA as a professor at UCLA as a professor and a member of the Molecular Biology Institute. Dr. Tobin now holds the Eleanor Leslie Chair in Neuroscience at UCLA and is the Director of UCLA Brain Research Institute. He is also he Scientific Director of the Hereditary Disease Foundation; an organization dedicated to finding the cause and cure of Huntington's disease. He has had an active research laboratory for almost 30 years, first at Harvard and, since 1975, at UCLA. His research studies, it is hoped, may eventually lead to new therapeutic approaches to Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease and Juvenile Diabetes. Among numerous awards and honors, Dr. Tobin is the recipient of a Jacob Javitz Neuroscience Investigator Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes. He is the coauthor of a text Asking About Life, which won the 1998 Award of Excellence from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. In addition to a second book, his publications are voluminous and include over 100 chapters, reviews and research articles. A brilliant leader of many multidisciplinary workshops that have changed the course of neurological research and education, Allan has been a leading advocate - both at UCLA and nationally - for translational neuroscience, the movement of basic neuroscience advances into medical and technological applications.

Dr. Arthur C. Vailas. . . . Dr. Vailas graduated from Central in 1969; he served on the Student Council and was on the football team for four years. He earned a BS in Exercise Physiology at UNH, and a Ph. D. in Connective tissue Physiology from the University of Iowa. After 3 years as a post Doctoral Research Fellow in Biochemistry and Orthopedics, he accepted a position with UCLA in the Department of Physiological Sciences. In 1998, he went to the University of Wisconsin as Professor and Director of the Biodynamics Laboratory. In 1995, he went to the University of Houston where he is the Vice Chancellor for the University of Houston system, which includes five campuses in Texas, and the Vice president for Research and Intellectual Property management. Dr. Vailas is also a Professor and holds a Distinguished Chair of Biology in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry. He has been the principal investigator for some 28 grants totaling more than 2.3 million, and has served on a number of National and International Scientific panels and advisory groups. He has published over 60 articles in refereed journals and 8 book chapters, and has made over 100 presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Among countless honors, he has received the International Scholars Award, and the Outstanding Science Achievement Award, Cosmos #2229, U. S. - Russian Space Program, NASA.