N.C.A.H.S. Alumni Association Mission Statement
The purpose of this Association shall be:
To assist its members in their career, business and personal goals
To support interest in the advancement and improvement of the vocational program of the school
To continue to develop and reinforce the bonds between the N.C.A.H.S. ands its alumni
Norfolk County Agricultural Alumni Association Officers 2024-2025
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Linda (Novak) Scruton
PRESIDENT
Linda graduated in 1987 as an Animal Science major. She spent her school years active in Kennel Club, Horse Club, FFA and served as Vice President for her class. Some of her favorite things about being at the Aggie were being able to bring in her dog and having other animals in the classrooms as well as being able to spend time outdoors. Linda’s daughter also attended the Aggie.
“My motivation for being part of the Alumni Association is the opportunity to be a link between the current students (our future Alumni) and the past, to help bridge the gap. It seems we all have a love of the Aggie (a unique education in itself) in common and I love mixing old stories with new.”
Linda is the Owner/Operator of Idle-A-While Farm and currently resides in Holliston, MA
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Deborah Smith
SECRETARY/Finance Committee
Debbi graduated in the class of 1985 as a Landscape major. She was active in the FFA, serving on the executive committee and competed at state and national levels for Floriculture and Landscaping, earning a silver medal at the Nationals for Landscaping. She also worked at the school her freshman year helping with the groundskeeping. Her favorite memories of the Aggie involve spending time with some of the lifelong friends she made and once having to explain to the hospital nurses that it was a cow and not a car that ran over her foot.
“I always loved organizing and seeing my classmates at reunions and gatherings and joining the Alumni Association allows me to help plan group activities and meetups and try to bring our Alumni together more often in support of each other personally and professionally. My hope for the future is for the Alumni to be more engaged, active in networking and enjoying regular gatherings”
Debbi currently resides in Foxboro, MA and is a Senior Accountant for eCratchit Nonprofit
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Phil McCall
Treasurer
Phil majored in Production Animal Science and Graduated in 1985. He is also a former Aggie Parent.
Phil currently lives in and works for the Town of Walpole
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John Burnett, Jr.
Finance Committee/Executive Committee
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Jeanne Howe
Finance Committee
Jeanne graduated in 1982. As an Animal Science major she participated in the Kennel Club as well as serving as a Sentinel in the FFA. She loved the FFA and the 4H fairs as well as anytime she got to spend in the barn and really enjoyed the fresh whole milk students enjoyed from the Aggie’s own dairy cows.
“I envision the Alumni Association continuing to build a network of businesses, services, job opportunities and volunteerism. A place to help the newly graduated find a foothold and a place for those well established to offer advice, services, and when needed, a helping hand and a friendly face”
Jeanne is employed by Foundation Medicine Inc. as a Principle Application Administrator and currently resides in Cumberland, RI.
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Ed Palmer
Executive Board
Ed graduated the Aggie in 1975, where he participated in both the FFA and Soccer and majored in Fruits and Vegetables. He even worked in the school greenhouses his freshman year. His favorite memories of the Aggie involve playing soccer and also the year he won a medal in the Plant ID competition at the flower show.
“I am motivated to make sure that the Alumni Association gets stronger and that our numbers grow. I want the alumni that are active in the field to bring a passion to the forum and guarantee our programs stay relevant, leading the way in agriculture, at the highest level. I am proud of the education I received and I want that for all who follow behind us.”
Ed currently resides in Hopkinton and is kept busy as the Owner/Partner of Samuel Thomas Outdoor.
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Ralph Cafarelle
Executive Board
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Phil Dragonetti
Executive Board
Phil is an Honorary Member of the Alumni Association, having been an active Aggie parent while his daughter attended the school and continuing to be active with the Association after her graduation.
“I was invited to participate when my daughter was a student , for the 2016 100 year Anniversary celebration of events. I enjoy working with this great group of volunteers.”
Phil is a Retail Food Service Manager who resides in Framingham, MA
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Cathy Lemire
Executive Board
Cathy was employed at Norfolk Aggie for over 19 years, enjoying her roles as school secretary, a guidance secretary and as an administrative assistant to the Principal. She previously served as Secretary of the Alumni Association from 2012 to 2017
“I like being involved behind the scenes with the brick orders, tax filings, and other 501c3 filings. Being elected an Honorary Member of the Alumni Association was very special to me. The Aggie is truly a special place.”
Cathy is currently retired and resides in Norton, MA