Photo Gallery

Meningitis Miracle

Third grader Ann Hauprich posed for this portrait shortly before being stricken with spinal meningitis and experiencing a miraculous healing while at Albany Medical Center in 1962. "How close I came to dying didn’t register until I later told anyone who would listen that I’d watched from a corner of the ceiling in my hospital room as Father Vaughan began praying over what looked like me sleeping on the bed," Ann would later recall in a memoir titled The Prayer Lines Behind the Bylines. Click here to read full chapter.

1970 – Works of Art & Words of Art

Ann Hauprich was a Ballston Spa High School junior when she created these sketches of a fashionable young woman and a pensive little boy in 1970. Ann remains grateful to BSHS art instructor Richard Sather and BSHS English teacher Stephen Toussaint for inspiring her to develop a college application portfolio that combined samples of both her “works of art” and her “words of art.” CLICK HERE to read a story that began with a reflection about how when the student is ready, the teacher will re-appear.

At Albany Airport in 1971

Teen Ann Hauprich is accompanied by her parents Audrey and Don at Albany Airport in 1971 as she gets ready to board a plane and head to Denmark as a Rotary exchange student.

With long-time friend Tony Bucca

Following her high school graduation, Ann journeyed to Denmark as a Rotary International exchange student. While there, the upstate New York teenager enjoyed a surprise visit from classmate Tony Bucca -- who snapped this image for posterity inside a Danish train station on his way to Italy. After bumping into one another at a school reunion decades later, the friends began pooling their talents on editorial projects which typically bear credit lines that read: "Stories by Ann Hauprich; Photographs by Antonio Bucca." Click here to read Prayer Lines book chapter about Tony.

In Denmark as a  Rotary exchange student

Representing District 7190 of Rotary International in the early 1970s was an enriching educational and cultural experience for Ann, seen here on a cobblestone street in Denmark. Achieving fluency in Danish made it possible for Ann to return to Scandinavia to further her studies and work in such diverse settings as a library and a grocery store.

Budding journalist

On assignment for The Sheridan Sun, the student newspaper of Sheridan College's Oakville campus, in the mid-1970s. Since that time Ann's bylines have appeared in Adirondack Life, Bluegrass Unlimited, Chatelaine, Country Woman, Exchange, The Gazette, GRIT: American Life & Traditions, Home & Country, New York Thoroughbred, The Oakville Beaver, Saratoga Living Magazine, The Saratogian, Today's Parent (Canada), The Toronto Star, Vermont Magazine, Women's Circle, Woodshop News and Writer's Digest. Click here for Ann's career highlights.

Three Generations

Ann pictured here with her maternal grandmother Catherine Tiernan Bopp and mother Audrey Bopp Hauprich in November 1974. Click here to read a heart-touching story about Ann's final visit with her beloved grandmother.

1977 Hauprich family portrait

Ann in 1977 with parents Donald & Audrey Hauprich and her nine siblings (L-R and F-B: Pam, Mary, Ann, Andy, Char, Mom, Chris, Bill, Steve, Dad, Frank and Tim).

Click here to read all about her "Happier by the Dozen" family.

The birth of a student newspaper

A giant stork poster by award-winning Canadian cartoonist Steve Nease made an ideal birth announcement decoration when faculty and staff representatives of the Brampton, Ontario campus of Sheridan College joined Ann (holding Teddy Bear) and some students for the unveiling of a new student newspaper she had helped to establish in the mid-1980s. The prized stork and several of Steve's other artistic creations can be found both inside and on the cover of Deadlines, Headlines and Porcupines: The Laugh Lines Behind the Bylines.

ANNIE caricature by Steve Nease

Oakville Beaver News Editor Ann Hauprich as a Steve Nease caricature in the 1980s.

With first-born child

Ann with firstborn, Tara Leigh, in 1984. Click here to read a story of trauma, hope and healing centered around her lovely daughter. (Excerpt: "The burn trauma unit where my two-year-old daughter was hospitalized following a severe scalding accident in 1984 was filled with faces and bodies scarred and disfigured beyond belief. Yet the longer I remained in the company of these burn patients, the more I witnessed their incredible courage, determination and inner strength -- the more beautiful they became in my eyes.")

With mother and sisters

Ann with her mother and three sisters at a family picnic in 1989 or 1990. From left to right: Mary, Audrey/Mom, Ann, Pamela and Charlene.

Writing Coach

Ann Hauprich welcomed the 1990s by creating and presenting a workshop series titled “Marketing Your WORDS of Art.” Designed to help other writers cope with the ups and downs of freelancing, Ann’s course was offered by The Knowledge Network in Albany and the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Continuing Education Department. Prior to coaching writers in her native upstate New York, Ann had served for several years on Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Technology Journalism Advisory Committee in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She subsequently oversaw the establishment of a student newspaper at the college’s Brampton Campus – an experience that proved invaluable as she was founding Saratoga Living magazine in 1998. She sold the popular regional periodical in 2004 to begin writing the first of five books. (CLICK HERE to read an April 1992 Women's Circle magazine story by Ann about artisan Cindy Weed.)

With cherished daughters

Ann with her daughters Tara, Marietje and Kiersten in 1994.

The girls greatly helped to inspire their mom's book Deadlines, Headlines & Porcupines: The Laugh Lines Behind the Bylines.

Saratoga Living magazine founder

With a copy of Saratoga Living magazine that she founded in 1998 in a spare bedroom of her abode. (Click here to visit Saratoga Living magazine's website.) Some of Ann's funny interview-related anecdotes included in her 2006 Deadlines, Headlines & Porcupines: The Laugh Lines Behind the Bylines book were inspired while preparing articles for this publication.

At Memory Walk in Saratoga Springs, NY with David Hyde Pierce

Although Ann had the pleasure of interviewing actor David Hyde Pierce by phone for an in-depth magazine article in 2000, the pair didn’t actually meet until a year later when the star returned to his Saratoga Springs roots to participate in a Memory Walk to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Click here for related story Ann wrote about David Hyde Pierce and this cause he champions.

On hand to capture the unforgettable moment in Ann’s life (that included a spontaneous hug from the class act best known for his portrayal of Dr. Niles Crane on FRASIER!) was D. Keith Sherwood. After snapping a few pictures at the Memory Walk, Sherwood receives an autographed copy of Saratoga Living magazine from David Hyde Pierce.

All set for another interview

Ann getting ready for a celebrity interview in 2002. Some of the articles written about these interviews -- as well as much behind-the-scenes humor that went on while trying to meet editorial deadlines -- are included in Ann's Deadline, Headlines and Porcupines book. Kindly visit Ann's "Writing Samples" pages to read about some of the many interesting local personalities that she has had the opportunity to meet and write about over the years.

Meeting celebrities at Whitney Gala

Ann at the Whitney Gala with daughter Tara, Mary Ann Mobley and Gary Collins in 2003. Click here to read why Ann and her daughter found Mary Ann to be as beautiful on the inside as she is on outside! Click here to read a poignant essay that details Tara's experience as a teenager battling Crohn's -- and how the caring long-distance intervention of Mary Ann Mobley and socialite Marylou Whitney fostered renewed hope and healing.

Full Circle

Ann (December 2005) selling trees to raise funds for the same Rotary Club that sponsored her as an exchange student in 1971. Some of the proceeds from the sale of Ann's new book will be donated to help Rotary literacy programs both at home and abroad.

With Mary Lyall at 2006 book signing

Ann with Mary Lyall of The Center for Hope at Border's Book signing for new Deadlines, Headlines and Porcupines: The Laugh Lines Behind the Bylines book.

2006 book signing

Ann Hauprich's daughter Tara with Mary and Doug Lyall of The Center for Hope, archival photographer Michael L. Noonan and Tudd "The Wonder Dog" at the Deadlines, Headlines and Porcupines book signing and paw printing on August 15, 2006 at Border's Books. Michael was the co-author of Ann's 2007 book Ballston Spa: The Way We Were; The Way We Are.

With Ballston Spa's Queen of Hearts in 2007

Ann with Margaret Zepko Crane Peterson, who served as the Village of Ballston Spa's Sesquicentennial Queen in 1957 as well as its Bicentennial Queen half a century later.

CLICK HERE to read Ann's tribute to Margaret. Tribute Excerpt: "It was early in 2007 that my eyes first beheld the lady I’d been told had reigned with dignity and grace as Ballston Spa’s Sesquicentennial Queen in 1957. Having seen only a faded photo of a dark-haired 24-year-old “Queen Margaret” being crowned by then village Mayor Charles Heniger, I was doubtful I’d be able to recognize the same woman half a century later."

2007 Painted Lady

Rotarian Patty Rutland created this Victorian Painted Lady bonnet for author Ann Hauprich to wear to Bicentennial celebrations in Ballston Spa, New York.

CLICK HERE to read Ann's tribute to the late Patty Rutland who was her dear friend. Tribute Excerpt: "There was no time for self-pity and if signs declaring “QUIT YER WHININ” had existed in those days, Patty would have been among the first to secure one and post it prominently in her Brookline Road home so that all who entered would know that this was a place for counting blessings and living life to the fullest."

2008 with Chris Morley and Antonio Bucca

Ann collaborates with Village History Consultant Maurice "Chris" Morley and photographer Antonio Bucca while working on Ballston Spa Legacies Unlimited: The Way We Were, The Way We Are, The Way We Hope to Be (2009).

2009 Proud Mom

The graduation of Marietje Hauprich from Siena College had the scholar's mother Ann and sister Tara bursting with pride.

Festive 2009 celebration at Brookside

A holiday book-signing event at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, NY reunited children's book illustrator Jody Wheeler with Ballston Spa Legacies Unlimited co-authors Maurice "Christopher" Morley, Ann Hauprich and Antonio Bucca.

2009 Portrait

Donna Martin of Village Photo, LLC took this portrait of Ann holding a copy of her 2006 book titled Deadlines, Headlines and Porcupines: The Laugh Lines Behind the Bylines. In front of the chair appears the cover art for the book by Canadian cartoonist Steve Nease, Artistic Director of The Oakville Beaver. Ann laughingly refers to this caricature of her as Little Annie Looney.

2011 – BSHS Class of 1971 and Class of 2011 SMILE-stones

Joining former classmates in remembering “The Way Were Were” at the 40th reunion of Ballston Spa High School was extra special for Class of 1971 alum Ann Hauprich because her youngest daughter had graduated with the BSHS Class of 2011 that same summer. Serving on the BSHS Class of 1971 Reunion Committee while simultaneously preparing a Class of 2011 celebration for Kiersten had Ann beaming all the more brightly as she flashed a peace sign while standing front and center in this candid group portrait of her reunited classmates by Donna Martin, Village Photo. Click here to view a short movie clip that was captured by Tony Bucca in 1971 and features many students from the graduating class.

2013 BSCSD Alumni Award Recipient

The District recognized seven well-known graduates at the 4th Annual Alumni Recognition Event during homecoming activities at BSHS. From left to right: Ann Hauprich, class of 1971, for Literature; John Cromie, class of 1966, for Law; Thomas Funiciello, class of 1957, for Education; Kevin Krogh, class of 1984, for Community Service; Col. Tom Cook, class of 1983, for Technology; and Dr. Diane Sauter, class of 1971, for Science. Also receiving an award though unable to attend was Eli Bisnett-Cobb, class of 2000, for Athletics.

2014 to 2016: A long lost cousin is found . . . at long last!

Although Ann Hauprich didn’t meet her father Donald’s cousin Donald until 2014, she soon came to feel as if she had known him since he was a knicker-clad lad in the early 1930s. Sure she had overheard references over the decades to the existence of a relative who shared both her Dad’s first and last names. But those mentions were fleeting and a veil of secrecy otherwise shrouded the long lost cousin she was to find under truth is stranger than fiction circumstances . . . only to lose two years later. The truth is it took an email from a caring woman in Connecticut whom Ann had interviewed while researching a history book about upstate New York to bring her and the two Donalds together. Catherine King Eddy had been visiting one of her relatives in the Saratoga County nursing home when she spotted a nameplate on a bedroom door that read DONALD HAUPRICH. Please CLICK HERE to read a related chapter in The Prayer Lines Behind the Bylines and CLICK HERE to read about Cathy King Eddy and Ira Felix Thomas.

2014 HMCC Award

Ann Hauprich receives HMCC award in November 2014. On hand to offer congratulations at the award ceremony were VFW Post 358 Quartermaster John Lombardo, Commander Dennis LaQue and Mary Brooks of the Post 358 Ladies' Auxiliary (click on image of Ann for group photo to open). "The citation given to the daughter of World War II veteran Donald G. Hauprich stated she was selected to receive the honor because of 'her dedication and willingness to give of her time without any thought of remuneration, thereby bringing great credit upon herself and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.'" Click here for PDF with an in-depth account of the award.

2015 - Another "Proud Mom" Moment

Ann Hauprich clearly had a song in her heart when youngest daughter Kiersten graduated from the Crane School of Music at Potsdam in May 2015.

2015 - With parents and daughter

Ann enjoying some time with parents Donald and Audrey Hauprich and her youngest daughter Kiersten. (Please CLICK HERE to read how Donald and Audrey's two hearts began beating as one during an Albany Light Opera Company rehearsal in 1946.)

2016 Portrait

Author Ann Hauprich displays some portfolio samples from past four decades (1976-2016).

Click here for Ann's bio and here for career highlights.

2018 - Kindred Spirits

The seeds of friendship that began to sprout between American Ann Hauprich and Canadian Ella Haley at the start of their year as Rotary International exchange students in Denmark in 1971 grew stronger when Ann resided in Ontario from 1974 to 1989. Ann is grateful to Ella, now an organic farmer and environmental activist as well as an assistant sociology professor and her husband, Doctor of Naturopathy Richard Tunstall, for literally going the extra mile to visit her in upstate New York several times in recent decades. Ann hopes to journey to Brantford, Ontario when maple leaves are at their peak this autumn to experience a weekend at the couple’s Heart’s Content Organic Farmstead in Brantford, Ontario and conduct research for future articles about the Langford Conservancy, a small, not-for-profit land trust that protects and celebrates local farm lands and ecosystems.

2018 - The words and the music

Author Ann Hauprich and composer-pianist husband Cole Broderick were deeply honored when children’s book illustrator Jody Wheeler surprised them with a copy of Nate the Great and the Wandering Word that includes the following Dedication: “To Ann and Cole, the words and the music.” (CLICK HERE to learn more about this latest title in the popular Nate the Great series of books for young readers and HERE to read recent news coverage about Corduroy Takes a Bow by actress Viola Davis with illustrations by Jody Wheeler, in the style of Don Freeman.)

2018 – Heavenly Prayer Quilt

Ann Hauprich snuggles in the folds of a quilt “made with love, hope and prayers” in every stitch by members of the Lake Deaton Prayer Quilt Ministry at the New Covenant United Methodist Church in The Villages, Florida. A note from Dagne and Jon Sollid that accompanied the Priority Mail delivery to Ann’s upstate New York home said the women who sewed the quilt prayed while they were stitching it and that members of the congregation added more prayers as they tied knots in the strings when it was displayed on the altar on Sunday mornings. The heart-warming note also expressed a wish that the prayer quilt would serve as a reminder to Ann of “the comfort of God’s eternal love and care for you, His beloved child, cradling you in his powerful healing arms.” (A related story now being “stitched together” by Ann will detail what a blessing this heirloom-quality gift of “love, hope and prayers” has been.)

2018 - UPSIDE-down for the count

While coping with a medical condition that left her “UPSIDE-down for the count” during much of 2018 (POP surgery article here), Ann Hauprich was uplifted by prayers and get well wishes from friends and loved ones. Ann also put the finishing touches on her fifth book, Mornings with Morley, in between appointments in a variety of settings that included the same hospital where she experienced a miraculous healing from spinal meningitis as a little girl in 1962. (CLICK HERE to read ISOLATED, BUT NOT ALONE.)

2018 - Sisters-of-the-Heart

A bonus blessing during author Ann Hauprich’s Mornings with Morley sojourn was the gift of the presence of Teri Pachter O’Connor. Their paths first crossed while Teri, who is now Ballston Spa’s Village Clerk, occupied a spacious work station adjacent to then octogenarian Maurice “Christopher” Morley’s office. Born in 1922, Chris had known many of Teri’s ancestors – including her great-grandfather, Jacob Steiner.

CLICK HERE to read how the two women became Sisters-of-the-Heart and why Ann cherishes a heavenly magnet that reads: “Good friends are like angels. You don’t have to see them to know they are there.”

2018 - Sister Act

Legacies Unlimited co-founders Ann Hauprich and Mary Hauprich Reilly were the first to open the covers of Mornings with Morley upon the literary labor of love’s arrival in Ballston Spa, NY shortly after Labor Day. In addition to assisting with the 102-page book’s pagination, Mary also created a multi-media presentation to honor its namesake (the late Maurice “Christopher” Morley). CLICK HERE to read a chapter Ann penned about her mega-talented younger sister that was published in The Prayer Lines Behind the Bylines (2017).

2019 - Precious moment with parents

Side-by-side back porch rocking chairs enable daughter Ann to enjoy relaxing warm weather visits with her parents: World War Two veteran Donald and retired Ballston Spa school teacher Audrey. The happily married couple met while singing with the Albany Light Opera Company in 1946. CLICK HERE to read more.

2019 - Winter Funderland

Among the special features to be included in the Ballston Spa Living 2020 Community Yearbook will be the inspiring account of how one of the village’s newest residents has enriched the fabric of many lives since her arrival from the Philippines. Adventures experienced by Chee Irish included building her very first snowman, aided by her Aunt Ann and husband, Michael – who snapped this photo before Frosty all too quickly melted away.
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2020 – The Old Normal

Ballston Spa Living Editor Ann Hauprich will forever cherish this blissful photo taken by Chee Irish inside of The Sunset Café in Ballston Spa a few weeks before social distancing became necessary to help prevent the spread of the corona virus pandemic. With Ann are piano-composer husband Cole Broderick and friends Vickie and Marcus Yanagihara. Ann had recently prepared an in-depth feature for SARATOGA FAMILY/HEALTHY SARATOGA magazine that honored Marcus and his girlfriend Rebecca Simmons as “a match made in speed skating heaven.” (CLICK HERE to read the full story.)
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2020 – The New Normal

Donning a protective facial covering and disposable sterile gloves before venturing out to snap photos documenting the unfolding of The New Normal in her upstate New York village has become second nature for Ballston Spa Living Editor Ann Hauprich. Although literally stopped in her tracks by a flat tire one rainy mid-March afternoon, Ann was soon up and running again after Good Samaritan Ron Page cheerfully performed a roadside rescue while simultaneously practicing social distancing etiquette. CLICK HERE to learn about why it will take a whole village to build the Ballston Spa Living 2020 Community Yearbook – and how you can help!
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