Victoria Avakian:  

October 15, 2023 I have a daughter & son, both of who work in law enforcement. I have 3 granddaughters who are 15, 11 & 8, & a grandson age 5. I thoroughly enjoy being their Grams! My dad is still with us at 96. He is writing his final technical manual for those in the printing & printing ink industry. He has mellowed out over the years & I find I enjoy his company far more now than when I was young. He is physically frail, but his mind is still sharp. Praise God. School I started school at Mt. St. Mary's Academy in Burlington, then on to Cathedral Grammar for 7th & 8th grades. I can still remember all the Sisters' Of Mercy names. They were THE BEST! I remember them with much, much affection. Sister Mary Brian / Janice Ryan had a positive impact on my life. She taught us kids in 7th & 8th grade to be observant, to analyze, & to fight for justice. She was tough in many ways, but there was never any doubt that she loved us. She is at the top of my list of people who have influenced me in my life. I named my son after her. I started high school at Hardwick Academy. Then because I missed the sisters(!) my parents let me attend Marian High in Barre my last two years. My dad got a work transfer, and we moved from Hardwick three months shy of graduation! I graduated from Bellingham High in Bellingham, WA. in 19...Expand for more