The daughter of a professionally trained singer and a nationally ranked swimmer, Rosemary grew up in Boston where she pursued an interest in both areas. When she married Leonard O?Connor and moved to Los Alamos in 1946, she joined with people who had an interest in music and they formed the small orchestra, Sinfonietta. In 1948 the group presented its first production, "HMS Pinafore". Sinfonietta is now the Los Alamos Symphony and Rosemary continues attending rehearsals and performing with the Symphony which now numbers about 40-50 and provides an opportunity for young students to play alongside adults. Rosemary's other contributions to Los Alamos include years of teaching swimming, including water safety instructor training. She has served on many boards of directors, including the Aquatic Center and East Park Pool. While being employed by LANL in the PHERNEX group she was also a den mother for cub scouts, encouraged her children in their musical pursuits and taught Sunday School at IHM Catholic Church. Involved in many civic issues, Rosemary has long served Los Alamos well.

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