NNCS Alumni – Norwood Norfolk Central School
Bringing together old friends and making new friends.
Where Are They Now: Richard Barlow – Class of 2006
Apr 3rd
This article appeared in the December 2007 issue of Focus on Norwood-Norfolk Central School newsletter.
Richard Barlow, NNCS Class of 2004, spent the summer of 2006 researching better ways to convert vegetable oil into fuel. The mix of used vegetable oil and diesel fuel will eventually be used by SUNY Canton to help power its lawn care and snow removal equipment. The College Foundation funded Barlow’s research from an unrestricted scholarship donated by Alfred R. Place, who graduated in 1949 and dedicated the endowment on behalf of his wife, the late Mary Beswick.
Richard spent summer 2007 researching the polymerization of poly (test-butyl acrylate-block-vinyl acetate) as part of the McNair Scholars Summer Research Internship at Clarkson University.
The NNCS school community wishes Richard continued success.
Where Are They Now: Josh Sharlow – Class of 2006
Apr 3rd
This article appeared in the December 2007 issue of Focus on Norwood-Norfolk Central School newsletter.
Josh Sharlow, Norwood-Norfolk Class of 2006, is presently attending St. Lawrence University and playing basketball. Last season he was first in steals and assists and second in turnovers for the Saints. The Norwood-Norfolk school community wishes Josh continued success for the Saints basketball team in the 2007-2008 season.
Where Are They Now: Brian Ferguson – Class of 1984
Apr 3rd
This article appeared in the February 2008 issue of Focus on Norwood-Norfolk Central School newsletter.
Brian Ferguson, Norwood-Norfolk Class of 1984, has been chosen in the field of intellectual property law for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America,” 2008 edition. He is a partner in the firm of McDermott, Will and Emery, Washington, DC. His sub-specialty is patent law. Brian is the firm wide deputy head of the intellectual property, media and technology department.
He is a 1988 graduate of Union College with a degree in electrical engineering (magna cum laude) and a 1991 graduate of Albany Law School with a jurist doctorate degree. Mr. Ferguson resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife Audrey and three children.
Mr. Ferguson argued a case that overturned a twenty four year legal precedent regarding willful patent infringement. The matter was argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on behalf of Seagate Technology vs. an Individual Inventory and MIT. He was an adjunct professor at George Washington University School of Law, where for several years he taught a course on Patent Enforcement. In July 2007 he was asked by United States Senators Specter and Kyl to provide comments on patent reform legislation. He is one of the leading legal expert commentators on patent matters and regularly appears on Bloomberg TV.
“The Best Lawyers in America” lists attorneys in 78 specialties, representing all fifty states and the District of Columbia, who are chosen through an exhaustive survey in which thousands of the nation’s top lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The 2008 edition of best lawyers is based on two million evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. “Best Lawyers” remains unchanged since its first publication 25 years ago. It remains the gold standard of reliability and integrity in lawyer ratings.
Where Are They Now: Joe Frego – Class of 2004
Dec 5th
This article appeared in the October 2008 issue of Focus on Norwood-Norfolk Central School newsletter.
Joseph Frego, NNCS Class of 2004 graduate, recently graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. The ROTC cadet has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army.
The 33 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration, and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity, and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities, and professionalism while attending the course.
Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.
He is the son of Charles T. and Sheree R. Frego of Maple Street, Norfolk. Congratulations and continued success, Joe.