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SWEET  BRIAR  COLLEGE 


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COLLEG  E 


MAGAZINE 


DEAR     ALUMNAE     AND      FRIENDS 


Since  my  first  days  on  campus, 
I've  heard  many  stories: 
stories  of  academic  discovery 
and  scholarly  collaboration, 
stories  ot  longstanding  traditions,  stories 
of  epic  athletic  achievement,  stories  of 
more  than  a  century  of  remarkable 
women  —  in  short,  the  stories  that 
make  Sweet  Briar  unique. 

As  alumnae,  you  know  that  the  story 
just  begins  here  —  on  the  quad  and  in 
the  dell  and  in  Guion  and  the  arts  barn, 
at  the  riding  center  and  in  Prothro,  out 
at  the  Boathouse  and  late  nights  in  the 
residence  halls.  The  story  of  each  Sweet 
Briar  woman  continues  through  many 
more  chapters  after  she  graduates. 

It  is  impressive  to  talk  with  alumnae  and 
hear  of  the  lives  Sweet  Briar  women 
forge  tor  themselves  after  graduation. 
Recently,  I  made  a  quick  trip  and  spent 
time  with  several  alumnae. 

One  very  recent  alumna  was  just 
heading  off  to  the  Courtauld  Institute  in 
London  for  graduate  school.  She  said 
that  the  National  Gallery,  where  she's 
employed  in  the  sculpture  department, 
will  be  holding  her  position  open  for 
her  while  she's  away. 

Another  alumna,  who  graduated  in  the 
1980s,  practices  real  estate  law.  A 
member  of  Sweet  Briar's  Athletics  Hall 
of  Fame,  she  now  plays  in  a  senior 
women's  lacrosse  league  and  has  served 
as  chair  of  the  board  of  the  Quaker 
school  she  attended  as  a  child.  She's  a 
dedicated  Sweet  Briar  volunteer  too,  of 


And  an  hour  flew  by  while  I  listened  to 
an  accomplished  woman  from  the  Class 
of  1950  tell  her  story.  Born  in  Poland 
and  educated  in  Russia,  she  came  to 
Sweet  Briar  when  her  father  arrived  here 
to  teach  languages.  She  now  reaches 
Russian  and  Polish  at  a  community 
college  near  her  home  and  volunteers  as 
a  translator  for  recent  immigrants. 
Hanging  on  the  wall  in  her  apartment 
was  a  commendation  for  her  service 
helping  to  trace  and  document  the 
families  of  Holocaust  victims. 

Three  alumnae  at  three  different  stages 
of  life,  challenging  themselves  daily  to 
learn,  compete,  serve  and  grow.  All  are 
part  of  the  larger  story  of  Sweet  Briar, 
and  all  are  proud  of  the  Sweet  Briar 
chapter  in  their  lives. 

You'll  notice  this  issue  of  the  Sweet  Briar 
College  Magazine  has  a  new  look  and 
tells  of  far-flung  places  —  the  Amazon, 
Cambodia,  France.  It  dives  into  the 
ocean  to  study  coral  oflFthe  Virgin 
Islands  and  steps  into  the  classroom 
with  Dr.  Durham's  "Anthropology  of 
Globalization."  'We'll  be  sharing  more 
stories  like  these  in  future  issues  — 
stories  of  alumnae,  students  and  faculty 
who  share  meaningful,  and  often  rare, 
experiences. 

I  hope  it  inspires  you  to  reflect  on,  and 
perhaps  even  to  share,  your  own  Sweet 
Briar  stories. 

Sincerely, 


jo  Ellen  Parker,  President 


SWEET  BRIAR  COLLEGE  MAGAZINE  POLICY 
The  magazine  aims  to  present  interesting,  thought-provoking  ma- 
terial. Publication  of  material  does  not  indicate  endorsement  of 
the  author's  viewpoint  by  the  magazine  or  College,  The  Sweet  Briar 
College  Magazine  reserves  the  right  to  edit  and.  when  necessary, 
revise  all  material  that  it  accepts  for  publication.  Contact  us  any- 
time! 

MAGAZINE  STAFF 

Colleen  Karaffa  Murray  *06,  editor 

Meridith  De  Avila  Khan,  photographer 

Zach  Kincaid,  director  of  media,  marketing  and  communications 

Jennifer  McManamay,  staff  writer 


EDITORIAL  BOARD 

Louise  Swiecki  Zingaro  '80,  vice  president  and  chief  of  staff 

Ken  Huus.  dean  of  admissions 

Heidi  McCrory,  vice  president  for  development  and  alumnae 

Zach  Kincaid,  director  of  media,  marketing  and  communications 

Colleen  Karaffa  Murray  '06,  editor 

Designed  by  Jon  Scott 

Printed  by  Progress  Printing  Company 

Photo  credits; 

p.  1 ,  p,  1 2,  p.  1 4,  p,  15:  Photos  by  Craig  Downs 

p.  1 ,  p,  20:  Photos  by  Jason  Weddington 

p,  4:   Photo  by  Patrick  Gnffith 

p.  35:  Photo  by  Jessica  Romano 

p,  41:  Photo  by  Rachel  Eliza  Griffiths 

p,  38:  Photo  by  Chnstopher  N,  Spangler,  University  of  Virginia 

Medical  Alumni  Association 


Contact  information 

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Contents 

Sweet  Briar  Magazine  |  Fall  2010 


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Features 


10  Boren  Scholar: 

Sophomore  earns  junior  year  in 
Vietnam  through  perseverance 

12   Diving  for  Clues: 

Researchers  investigate  potential 
underwater  crime  scenes  in  Virgin  Islands 

20  The  U.S.-Japan  Alliance: 

Alumna's  analysis  calls  for  action 

24  Better  Schools,  Brighter  Smiles: 

Cambodia's  kids  benefit  from 


President's  Note 
2    On  the  Quad 

News  and  notes  around  campus 

Sweet  Briar  welcomes  the  Class  of  2014 

iPads  in  the  classroom 

Four  students,  four  unforgettable  internships 

And  more... 
1 6    Faculty  News 

Tracy  Hamilton  walks  the  roads  of  royal  women 

Rob  Alexander  photographs  wildlife  In  the  Amazon 

John  Casteen's  new  poetry 

And  more... 
26    Featured  Course 

Anthropology  238 
28    Athletics 

Athletes  take  advantage  of  the  liberal  arts 
30    Giving 
32    Alumnae  News 

Highlights  from  Reunion  Weekend  2010 

35  Perspective 

Puschart  Prize  nominee  CM  Burroughs  '04  talks  poetry 

36  Class  Notes 

37  Dianna  Rankin  '66 

38  Mary  Witt '74 

41   CM  Burroughs '04 


alumna's  work  with  nonprofit 


On  the  Cover:  Lindsay  Eneguess  '1 1  dives  off  the  coast  of 
St.  John  Island.  Read  the  full  story  on  page  12. 

Photo  by  Craig  Downs. 


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news  and  notes 
around  cannpus 


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Sweet  Briar  celebrated  its  annual 


lomecoming  Weekend,  Sept.  24  and 
5..  Over  1 ,000  people  gathered  for 


:'  Day  convocation  and  the 


walk  to  Monument  Hill,  sports 
*"'"-naments,  the  Cardboard  Boar 
Regatta,  picnics,  fireworks,  the 
Saairday  evening  dinner  dance  and 
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news  and  notes 
around  campus 


THE  COLLEGE  RECENTLY 
FORMALIZED  A  PARTNERSHIP 
with  Endstation  Theatre  Company, 
which  performs  the  Blue  Ridge 
Summer  Theatre  Festival  each  year  on 
Sweet  Briar's  grounds.  Beginning  with 
the  201 1  summer  season,  the  College 
will  expand  its  support  of  the  festival, 
providing  housing,  rehearsal  space, 
use  of  equipment,  and  some 
administrative  support  to  make  the 
festival  possible.  The  College  hopes  to 
use  this  partnership  to  develop 
student  internships  and  new 
educational  programs. 

This  past  summer,  Endstation's 
BRSTF  season  included  performances 
of  "The  Complete  Wrks  of  Wllm 
Shkspr  (Abridged)"  by  the  Reduced 
Shakespeare  Company,  "Alice  in 
Wonderland"  adapted  by  Madge 
Miller  and  Shakespeare's  "Hamlet." 


Sweet  Briar  Co-Sponsors  the 

Blue  Ridge  Summer 
Theatre  Festival 


Each  year  at  least  one  play  is  set 
outdoors  in  a  location  that 
complements  and  enhances  the 
dramatic  experience  of  the  story.  The 
2008  performance  of  "Romeo  and 
Juliet"  made  use  of  the  College's 
buildings  and  balconies.  In  2009,  "A 
Midsummer  Night's  Dream"  set  the 
dell  aglow  near  Guion  Science  Center, 
and  this  year,  "Hamlet"  was 
performed  behind  one  of  the  dairy 
barns  with  spectators  lounging  on  the 
hillside. 

This  innovative  company  strives 
to  unite  both  play  and  place. 
Endstation's  performance  of  "Hamlet" 
was  set  in  1864  during  the  height  of 
the  Civil  War,  using  the  paint- 
chipped  barn,  the  hills  studded  with 
hay  bales  and  even  the  passing  clouds 
to  conjure  the  world  of  the  play  for  its 
viewers. 


SWEET  BRIAR  MAGAZINE    I    SBC.EDU 


Sweet  Briar  in  Nice 

,      SWEET  BRIAR  JUNIOR  YEAR 
IN  FRANCE,  the  oldest  co- 
educational intercollegiate  study 
abroad  program  in  Paris,  has 
expanded  to  include  a  partnership 
with  the  University  of  Nice  Sophia 
Antipolis  in  Nice,  France. 
Students  were  enrolled  in  the 
program  beginning  in  August  2010. 
The  Nice  program  is  based  on  JYF's 
successful  Paris  model,  which  was 
established  in  1948. 

Sign  Dedication 

During  Homecoming  Weekend,  descendants 
of  James  and  Lavinia  Fletcher  attended  the 
dedication  of  a  new  interpretive  sign  at  the 
slave  graveyard  on  campus.  The  record  of 
Lavinia's  enslavement  on  the  antebellum 
Sweet  Briar  Plantation  was  discovered  by 
research  anthropologist  Lynn  Rainville. 
Lynn  delivered  the  keynote  address  on 
Founders'  Day,  honoring  the  contributions  of 
enslaved  and  freed  African-Americans  whose 
labor  enabled  the  founding  of  the  College. 


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news  and  notes 
around  cannpus 


SWEET  BRIAR  PROMISES  TO  HELP  EVERY  INTERESTED 
STUDENT^«^/z«  internship  sometime  during  her  college  career  that 
best  suits  her  goals  and  needs.  Many  students  participated  in  internships 
and  study  opportunities  this  past  summer.  Here  are  four  examples. 


A  SUMMER  HAZE  HUNG 
OVER  THE  NATION'S 
CAPITAL  as  Bianca  Ktenas  '12 
reported  to  her  first  day  as  an 
intern  at  Fox  News  to  help 
produce  "America's  News  HQ." 
The  security  checkpoint  at  the 
building  almost  made  her  late, 
but  a  nicely  dressed  gentleman, 
as  she  puts  it,  helped  her  wind 
through  the  red  tape.  In  the 
elevator,  Bianca  commented, 
"That's  a  good  looking  Hermes 
tie,"  as  the  ding  indicated  she 
had  reached  the  right  floor.  Ten 
minutes  later  Bianca  saw  him  on- 
air,  his  image  (and  tie)  multiplied 
by  the  many  monitors  around 
the  room.  He  was  the  security 
expert  for  the  news  show. 

Her  first  day  experience 
allowed  Bianca  to  dive  right  into 


her  work,  whether  it  was  the 
grunt  labor  of  tape  filing  or  the 
more  rewarding  work  of 
conducting  pre-interviews,  going 
out  on  assignment  or  filming  a 
news  package. 

She  says,  "hands  down,"  the 
most  valuable  experience  was 
going  on  a  shoot  with  Heidi 
Noonan.  "We  covered  the  Boy 
Scout  Jamboree  Parade  to  mark 
their  100th  anniversary,"  she 
says.  "I  was  able  to  see  a  news 
crew  at  work  and  even  got  to  do 
a  couple  off-camera  interviews 
while  receiving  invaluable 
pointers  from  Heidi." 

As  an  economics  major  and 
a  communications  minor,  Bianca 
hopes  to  combine  the  two 
avenues  after  she  graduates. 


i»Mii. 


COREY  LATTA  '1 1  IS  MAJORING  IN  THEATER  with  a  minor 
in  voice  and  French  horn  performance.  She  spent  nine  weeks  inside 
the  stories  of  "Where  the  Wild  Things  Are"  and  "Angelina  Ballerina" 
with  groups  of  children  ages  4  to  16  as  her  cast. 

As  a  "teaching  artist"  at  the  Lexington  Children's  Theatre,  Corey 
incorporated  art  projects,  games  and  performance  to  enliven  the 
setting  each  week  so  her  cast  of  budding  actors  and  actresses  would 
feel  the  world  of  the  theater. 

"It  was  an  intense  experience,  but  a  good  one,"  she  says.  "I 
learned  a  lot  about  myself  and  it  was  a  safe  space  in  which  I  could 
learn  from  my  mistakes  and  also  receive  feedback,  advice  and  any 
other  kind  of  help." 

This  summer  experience  offered  a  good  staging  ground,  since 
Corey's  aspirations  are  to  continue  similar  work  after  she  graduates. 
And  she  didn't  close  the  case  on  her  French  horn  either.  This 
summer  afforded  her  the  opportunity  to  play  in  the  orchestra  for  a 
local  theater's  main  stage  production. 


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BEL  CANTO  MEANS  BEAUTIFUL 
SINGING,  and  for  Sarah  Schofield  '1 1  it  was  the 
pursuit  of  her  summer  experience  —  studying  bel 
canto  opera  in  Italy.  It's  a  style  first  used  in  the 
19th  century  for  an  opera  that  combined  powerful 
and  effortless  legato  of  range  and  a  poetic  subject 
matter.  The  idea  of  contextualizing  Italian  culture 
with  the  music  Sarah  performs  made  the  trip  worth 
her  while.  "The  vocal  pieces  came  much  more 
naturally  being  in  the  place  of  their  original 
language,"  she  says.  "I  was  surrounded  by  teachers, 
coaches  and  students  —  all  talented  and  all  with 
the  common  goal:  bel  canto  opera.  I  have  never 
been  in  an  atmosphere  that  rivaled  this  one,  and  I 
was  surprised  by  everyone's  willingness  to  help  and 
their  level  of  passion  for  their  art." 

No  doubt  that  her  four  semesters  of  Italian 
and  her  major  study  of  music  at  Sweet  Briar 
immersed  her  in  the  language  and  culture  of  Italy 
well  before  her  study  abroad  experience.  "My 
training  and  classes  in  Italy  were  almost  a  direct 
parallel  with  those  here  on  campus,"  she  says. 

Sarah  plans  to  continue  the  music  track  and 
pursue  graduate  studies  in  musical  performance 
next  year. 


FOUNDED  IN  1954,  THE  HUMANE  SOCIETY  OF 
THE  UNITED  STATES,  "seeks  a  htmiane  and  sustainable 
world  for  all  animals  —  a  world  that  will  also  benefit 
people."  That's  the  PR  statement,  and  one  that  Morgan 
Harman  '1 1  learned  the  ins  and  outs  of  while  working  in 
the  public  relations  office  of  the  HSUS  as  an  intern  this 
summer. 

In  researching  internships,  Morgan  was  chosen  from  a 
list  of  200  to  work  at  the  Smithsonian.  She  also  received  an 
offer  for  a  paid  position  at  a  law  office  in  Virginia.  She 
turned  them  both  down  to  go  to  the  HSUS. 

She  spent  the  summer  combing  news  articles  and 
compiling  clips  for  the  public  relations  staff  to  review.  She 
also  proofed  press  releases  and  worked  closely  with  senior 
executives. 

A  highlight  of  her  time  was  writing  a  750  word  essay 
that,  "showed  why  an  'umbrella'  group  like  the  HSUS  was 
needed,"  she  says.  "It's  now  being  featured  on  the  student 
outreach  page  on  the  HSUS  website."  Morgan  is  the  editor 
of  the  Sweet  Briar  newspaper  and  an  anthropology  major 
with  a  minor  in  English/creative  writing.  Her  goal  is  to 
work  in  the  news  industry. 


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news  anc 
around  campus 


Teaching  Model  Pilot  Gets 

High-tech  Lift 


EBONNIE  "TY"  SHREVE  '14  STARTED 
CARRYING  HER  APPLE  IPAD  everywhere  she 
went  —  even  to  Wal-Mart  —  as  soon  as  it  arrived 
in  the  mail. 

Ty  received  the  iPad  this  summer  from  Sweet 
Briar,  free,  but  with  strings  attached.  She  is  one  of 
30  students  in  two  sections  of  English  104  who 
agreed  to  experiment  with  the  device  to  examine 
ways  to  incorporate  it  into  their  learning.  Before 
they  even  arrived  on  campus,  the  students 
completed  creative  projects  related  to  reading 
assignments. 

Fifteen  faculty  members  are  conducting  a 
similar  experiment  using  iPads  for  teaching.  These 
were  paid  for  by  a  Mellon  Foundation  grant  that 
provides  discretionary  funds  for  new  presidents  to 
support  initiatives  important  to  them.  Both 
groups  will  share  what  they  learn  as  part  of  a 
strategic  effort  to  ensure  that  Sweet  Briar  is 
providing  a  digitally  sophisticated  education  to  all 
students. 

"Of  course,  what  is  meaningfiil  in  this  pilot  is 
not  the  iPads  themselves,"  says  President  Jo  Ellen 
Parker.  "They  are  simply  one  opportunity  to 
examine  the  ways  in  which  digital  tools  can  —  or 
cannot  —  enhance  pedagogy.  In  other  words,  this 
pilot  project  is  about  teaching,  not  about  a 
device." 

Ty,  a  multi-instrument  musician  and  biology 
major  who  is  eyeing  the  pre-vet  program,  has 
found  the  highlighting  feature  a  bit  tricky  to  use 
but  doesn't  mind  the  e-reader  Annotating  is  fast 
and  easy,  she  says.  She  likes  the  way  it  organizes 
her  notes  by  page  number  —  almost  like  a  table  of 
contents  —  and  how  easy  it  is  to  find  a  notation 
or  passage  in  the  text  by  searching.  And  unlike  a 
laptop,  the  iPad  is  always  ready  to  go. 


On-Campus 
Research 

CHRYSTAL  COLLINS  '10  AND  professor  of 
environmental  studies  David  Orvos  used  the 
environmental  sciences  lab's  atomic  absorption 
spectrometer  to  test  about  70  samples  of  human 
breast  milk  for  mercury.  They  used  cold-vapor 
hydride  analysis  to  measure  levels  of  the  metal. 
The  samples  were  collected  from  women  in 
Belize  in  response  to  concerns  about 
environmental  contaminants.  Collins,  of  Lusby, 
Md.,  graduated  summa-cum  laude  with  a  B.A. 
in  archaeology  and  minors  in  anthropology  and 
environmental  science. 


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Sophomore  Lands 
$20,000  Trip  to 
Vietnam  | 

By  Jennifer  McManamay 


Amanda-Cristina  "Cris"  Gonzalez 

looked  at  Vietnam  and 
saw  a  nation  on  the  rise. 


SHE  MADE  A  PERSUASIVE  ARGUMENT  TO  THAT 
EFFECT,  winning  a  prestigious  $20,000  Boren  Scholarship 
from  the  National  Security  Education  Program  to  study  there 
during  the  2010-201 1  academic  year. 

Cris  is  learning  the  Vietnamese  and  Khmer  languages, 
culture,  national  politics  and  international  affairs  at  Vietnam 
National  University,  while  living  with  a  Vietnamese  family. 
During  her  stay,  she  also  will  study  in  Cambodia  for  a 
month. 

Boren  Scholarships  are  funded  by  the  government  to 
encourage  study  of  geographic  areas,  languages  and  fields  that 
are  critical  to  U.S.  interests.  Recipients  must  complete  a  one- 
year  ser\'ice  obligation,  which  means  Cris  will  be  guaranteed 
a  job  after  college  in  a  national  security-related  post. 

The  service  obligation  made  the  opportunity  attractive 
to  Cris,  a  government  major  and  law  and  society  minor,  who 
is  planning  a  career  with  the  FBI  or  CIA.  She  will  have  three 
years  to  complete  her  service  obligation,  and  may  choose  to 
pursue  graduate  studies. 


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Cris'  research  on  study  abroad  destinations 
led  her  to  beUeve  Vietnam  is  an  up-and-coming 
economic  and  cultural  power,  poised  to  become 
the  next  Japan  or  China.  As  its  importance  to 
U.S.  interests  grows,  people  who  know  its 
languages  and  culture  will  be  in  demand,  she 
reasoned. 

"By  the  time  Vietnam  is  a  major  player  I 
will  be  ahead  of  the  game,"  she  says. 

She  used  that  argument  in  her  essay  for 
application,  a  rigorous,  months-long  process. 
National  Security  Education  Program  grant 
applications  require  an  on-campus  review  board 
to  ensure  the  undergraduate  makes  a  compelling 
case  for  how  her  study  abroad  plan  advances 
national  interests,  meets  her  own  career  goals 
and  why  she  will  be  successful  in  the  program. 

"The  NSEP  Boren  grant  is  really 
specialized,"  says  Tiffany  Cummings,  Sweet 
Briar's  director  of  international  studies.  "You 
truly  have  to  have  an  interest  in  national  security 
to  succeed.  It  was  clear  from  Cris'  application 
that  this  is  her  intended  career  direction.  She 
worked  very  hard  on  her  application,  submitting 
numerous  drafts  first  to  me  and  then  to  the 
NSEP  on-campus  committee.  I'm  really  proud 
of  her." 

She  also  notes  that  to  her  knowledge,  the 
Boren  award  is  the  largest  external  grant  an  SBC 
student  has  received  to  study  abroad. 

"[The  review  board]  tested  my  limits,"  Cris 
says.  "Let's  just  say  it  was  tough  love.  It  was 
tough  love  big  time.  I  had  to  demonstrate  that  I 
was  very  knowledgeable  of  the  country  and  that 
I  knew  what  I  was  getting  myself  into." 

She  had  support  from  her  professors, 


particularly  government  instructor  and  pre-law 
advisor  Larry  Janow.  He  was  a  reliable  ear  to 
whom  she  turned  often  for  encouragement. 

He  also  wrote  a  letter  of  recommendation, 
which  he  said  was  easy  to  do.  "One  thing  about 
Cris  is  she's  pretty  driven,"  Larry  says.  "She  had 
a  plan.  She  wanted  internships,  she  wanted  a 
year  abroad,  various  things  to  comingle  with  her 
traditional  education.  . . .  The  Boren  zeroed  in 
on  and  gave  her  the  opportunity  to  do  just  what 
she  wanted  to  do." 

The  granddaughter  of  a  Marine,  Cris  was  in 
the  Navy  Junior  ROTC  at  Pike  High  School  in 
Indianapolis,  and  has  contemplated  military 
service.  She  is  adventurous  and  despite  being 
dubbed  "too  Americanized "  by  her  cousins  on 
extended  visits  to  Mexico,  her  ability  to  fit  in 
there  became  a  plus  in  her  quest  for  the 
scholarship. 

Her  mother,  on  the  other  hand,  deluged  her 
with  articles  pointing  out  the  perils  an  American 
might  face  in  Southeast  Asia.  And  Flora 
Gonzalez's  persistence  is  a  force  to  reckon  with. 

During  Cris'  college  search.  Flora  was  taken 
with  Sweet  Briar's  mission  statement.  She  kept 
slipping  the  College's  pink  admissions  envelope 
into  the  pile  to  be  considered  even  as  her 
daughter  set  it  aside.  As  Cris  was  about  to 
commit  to  Seton  Hall  her  mother  said,  "Are  you 
sure?"  The  pink  envelope  appeared  once  again. 

Her  mother's  powers  of  persuasion 
notwithstanding,  Cris  was  ready  for  Vietnam 
and  she  knew  her  parents  were  behind  her. 
"They  believe  in  me  enough  to  let  me  go,"  she 
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"A  HEALTHY  REEF  IS  REALLY  LOUD.  It's 
deafening  under  water,"  says  Lindsay  Eneguess  '  H . 

Depending  on  the  number  and  variety  of  species, 
sea  creatures  noshing  on  the  corals'  hard  exoskeleton 
can  sound  hke  crunching  on  chalk  or  eating  Grape 
Nuts  without  the  milk. 

Corals  are  animals.  They  secrete  calcium 
carbonate,  forming  an  exoskeleton,  which  builds  the 
reef  that  creates  an  ecosystem  for  more  than  25  percent 
of  Earth's  marine  species.  But  coral  reefs  cover  less  than 
1  percent  of  the  world's  ocean  surfaces,  so  it's 
important  to  know  why  so  many  are  dying. 

Hawksnest  Bay,  part  of  the  Virgin  Islands  National 
Park  on  the  island  of  St.  John,  is  one  of  the  places 
where  reefs  are  in  trouble.  Lindsay,  an  environmental 
sciences  and  studio  art  major  from  Peterborough, 
N.H.,  spent  a  week  there  in  June  investigating  why.  She 
worked  as  an  intern  to  collect  sediment  samples  with 
coral  reef  expert  Craig  Downs,  along  with  two  scientists 
from  the  U.S.  National  Oceanic  and  Atmospheric 
Administration.  Lindsay's  mother  also  accompanied 
them. 

Craig  is  a  Virginia-based  forensic  scientist  who 
investigates  the  causes  of  environmental  damage  to 
habitats  around  the  world.  In  2009  Professor  Dave 
Orvos  invited  him  to  join  Sweet  Briar's  faculty  as  a 
research  professor  in  the  environmental  studies 
program,  a  collaboration  that  offers  additional 
internships  and  field  experience  to  Sweet  Briar 
students.  The  relationship  benefits  Craig  as  well. 

"One  of  the  reasons  I'm  at  Sweet  Briar  is  to  help 
introduce  students  into  the  field,"  he  says.  "There  is  a 
need  for  environmental  forensic  investigators  by 
various  federal,  state  and  territorial  agencies.  And  there 
are  very  few  people  out  there  that  do  this." 

But  he  also  notes  that  while  he  and  his  coUeagues 
make  up  a  relatively  small  community,  many  of  them 
are  women  and  he  regards  Sweet  Briar  as  natural 
training  ground. 


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In  Hawksnest  Bay,  Lindsay  and  Craig  were  working  with  the 
National  Park  Service.  Later  in  the  summer,  they  went  to  the 
Florida  Keys  and  Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba,  where  they  collected 
coral,  sediment  and  algae  samples  for  a  U.S.  NOAA-led  project. 

Because  the  U.S.  Navy  restricts  access  to  Guantanamo  Bay,  it 
is  home  to  some  of  the  world's  most  pristine  coral  reefs.  That 
makes  it  an  ideal  reference  site  for  what  healthy  reefs  should  look 
and  sound  like.  Lindsay  was  lucky  to  be  able  to  dive  there  and 
joined  the  relatively  few  civilians  allowed  access  to  parts  of  the 
island  and  the  naval  base  where  they  lodged  and  ate. 

It  was  fortunate  for  the  entire  team  that  the  weather 
cooperated  enough  for  her  to  dive,  Craig  says.  They  were  short- 
handed  and  needed  her  help  as  an  extra  field  technician,  but 
conditions  in  Guantanamo  are  often  too  dangerous  for  novice 
divers. 

Lindsay  certified  in  scuba  diving  last  spring  to  prepare  for  her 
internship.  She'd  also  worked  in  the  lab  alongside  Dave  Orvos  for  a 
year  learning  to  run  toxicity  assays.  With  Dave  and  Craig,  she 
mapped  the  land  and  sea  transects  they  wanted  to  investigate  at  St. 
John,  researched  potential  sources  of  pollution  in  the  bay  and  set 


up  the  collection  procedures. 

The  last  item  is  important  because  it  establishes  a  chain  of 
custody  to  ensure  the  integrity  of  the  specimens.  Many  coral 
species  are  federally  protected  and  if  illegal  activity  is  causing  their 
destruction,  the  samples  could  be  used  for  criminal  prosecution.  At 
St.  John,  Lindsay  collected  terrestrial  soil  samples  from  the 
surrounding  watershed  as  well  as  sediment  from  the  bay  floor. 

After  so  much  preparation,  Lindsay  was  happy  to  finally  make 
a  dive.  "I  got  to  see  lots  of  wildlife,"  she  says.  "Seeing  everything 
I've  seen  on  National  Geographic  was  really  cool. " 

The  underwater  forensic  work  quickly  became  a  favorite  part 
of  the  project.  "It's  made  me  think  about  what  I  want  to  do  after 
school,"  she  says. 

Dave  also  has  noticed  a  change  in  his  student  from  her  early 
years  at  Sweet  Briar.  She  is  an  athlete  who  has  received  all- 
conference  honors  in  field  hockey  and  a  double  major  in  studio  art. 
"Lindsay  wasn't  all  that  interested  in  science,"  Dave  says.  "Now 
she's  thinking  about  it.  II  she'll  be  a  scientist,  who  knows?" 

Lindsay  says  it  was  obvious  where  reefs  are  healthy  and  where 
they  are  not.  The  telltale  quiet  and  scarcity  of  fish  were  especially 


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noticeable  around  mooring  buoys  where  small  craft:  and  sail  boats 
tie  up  in  the  bay.  One  of  the  team's  hypotheses  is  that  anti-fouling 
marine  paint  is  leaching  heavy  metals  into  the  water. 

Meant  to  keep  the  hulls  of  watercraft  free  of  algae,  barnacles 
and  the  like,  the  paint  is  among  the  "most  toxic  substances  you  can 
find,"  Craig  says.  "It  kills  everything  —  bacteria,  plants, 
invertebrates." 

During  the  fall  semester  Dave  and  Lindsay  are  testing  the 
sediment  for  pollutants,  but  duplicate  samples  also  were  sent  to  a 
commercial  lab.  If  toxicity  is  present,  the  assays  should  distinguish 
between  paint  compounds  and  contaminants  coming  from  other 
sources.  A  lumber  yard  and  landfill  within  the  bay's  watershed  also 
are  suspects  in  the  investigation. 

Lindsay  and  Craig  made  eight  dives,  including  in  areas  of  the 
bay  that  catch  drainage  from  the  surrounding  jungle.  They  usually 
waded  from  the  surf  out  to  depths  of  25  to  30  feet  —  which  made 


it  doubly  exciting  when  Craig  spotted  a  9-foot  bull  shark 
swimming  within  15  feet  of  his  intern.  He  motioned  to  ascend  and 
they  were  done  diving  for  the  day. 

Craig  was  cautious  because  the  bay  was  slightly  cloudy  from  a 
recent  rain,  which  occurs  in  marine  waters  fed  by  gullies  or 
streams.  Experienced  divers  usually  avoid  such  conditions  in  waters 
known  for  really  scary  sharks,  such  as  tigers  and  makos,  he  says. 

"The  turbidity  and  'flavor'  of  the  water  drives  sharks  to  be 
aggressive.  This  bully  was  circling  us  and  throwing  its  head  back 
and  forth  in  an  agitated  manner.  I've  wrestled  small  bullies  out  of 
sea  turde  nets  by  hand,  in  the  water  on  snorkel,  and  never  an  issue. 
But  this  bully  really  looked  like  it  was  dangerous." 

They  returned  in  a  boat  and  chased  the  shark  away  the  next 
day.  Craig  couldn't  help  but  notice  it  was  towing  two  3-foot 
remoras,  a  fish  that  hitches  rides  on  other  animals,  traveling  for  fi-ee 
and  sometimes  snacking  on  their  leftovers.  0 


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more  to  be  learned  about  gender  as  it 
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ASSOCIATE  PROFESSOR  OF  ART  HISTORY 
Tracy  Chapman  Hamilton  has  always  been  fascinated 
with  maps,  and,  being  a  medievalist,  old  maps  are  her 
specialty.  This  past  summer,  Tracy  traced  the  footsteps 
of  medieval  royalty,  visiting  regions  of  France  where 
several  queens  and  countesses  built  important 
landmarks,  uncovering  new  facets  of  their  culture  and 
history. 

Tracy  set  out  for  Paris,  Burgundy  and  Picardy  with 
the  hypothesis  that  royal  women  in  the  13th  and  I4th 
centuries  often  became  patrons  of  certain  stopping 
points  along  roads  that  connected  their  birthplace  to 
their  place  of  marriage  and  adulthood.  They  would 
enrich  such  places,  called  foundations,  with  hospitals, 
schools,  gifts  to  local  monasteries,  libraries  and  other 
amenities.  Such  beneficence  showed  visitors  along  these 
well-traveled  routes  evidence  of  a  connected  heritage  of 
place,  a  link  or  bond  between  the  homelands  of  these 
women  and  their  lands  of  rule  in  France.  The  royal 


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lady's  name,  heritage,  interests  and  care  of  the  land  thus 
became  known  to  all  travelers,  from  peasants  to 
pilgrims,  along  the  routes  of  her  foundations. 

Tracy's  research  suggests  there  is  more  to  be  learned 
about  gender  as  it  relates  to  the  rule  of  land  —  where 
governing  women  may  have  seen  their  role  as 
connectors  of  lands  and  cultures,  men  viewed  their  role 
as  keepers  of  borders  and  boundaries.  This  is  all  part  of 
a  larger  study,  where  Tracy  has  and  will  continue  to 
explore  how  these  women  were  able  to  increase  their 
own  power  through  these  foundations. 

Tracy  became  interested  in  the  history  of  women  in 
graduate  school  and  never  ceases  to  find  new,  intriguing 
avenues  for  exploration.  "There  are  all  kinds  of  back 
doors  to  di.scovering  the  history  of  women,"  she  says. 
"And  because  of  these  new  methods  of  finding  them, 
we're  getting  an  entire  other  version  of  history,  not  just 
about  women,  but  about  men  and  class,  and  in  the 
process  enriching  our  understanding  of  the  whole  past. "  0 


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A  Lens  on  Wildl ife 

Wildlife  economist 
Rob  Alexander 
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ROB  ALEXANDER'S  PASSION  FOR  WILDLIFE  ECONOMICS 
goes  hand  in  hand  with  his  talent  for  photography.  Throughout  his  career 
as  a  professor  of  environmental  studies,  Rob  has  traveled  to  China, 
Africa,  Australia  and  New  Zealand  to  investigate  the  economic  factors 
that  play  a  role  in  the  decline  of  endangered  species.  On  his  trips,  he 
never  forgets  to  bring  his  camera  along. 

Rob's  research  goal  is  to  find  ways  that  both  humans  and  wildlife  can 
benefit  from  one  another.  One  of  his  research  projects  involves  the 
African  wild  dog,  an  endangered  species  whose  habitat  is  being  lost  to 
ranching,  farming  and  development.  Although  protected  by  law,  the  wild 
dog  is  considered  a  pest  by  many  landowners  in  South  Africa,  where  it  is 
often  shot  as  a  danger  to  livestock.  Rob  looked  at  ways  for  these  people  to 
benefit  from  the  dogs.  Wild  dog  tourism  was  one  financially  viable  idea, 
and  today,  at  least  one  landowner  is  now  selling  wild  dog  tours. 

As  Rob  strives  to  help  people  re-envision  their  relationship  with  the 
wildlife  and  resources  around  them,  he's  also  providing  inspiration 
through  an  interest  that  has  blossomed  into  full-fiedged  talent.  Rob  has 
been  taking  photos  on  his  travels  for  more  than  25  years,  rising  before  his 
research  team  to  get  the  best  shots  at  daybreak.  Recently,  he  and  his  wife 
Sheila  took  a  trip  along  the  banks  of  the  Amazon.  They  stayed  at  a  lodge 
in  Peru  owned  by  an  American  biologist,  which  served  as  a  home  base  for 
daily  excursions.  Here  are  a  few  of  his  latest  photographs  from  the 
Amazon.  (*^ 

To  see  more  photos  and  learn  more  about  wildlife  economics, 
visit  Rob's  website:  www.wildearthnet.org. 


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Rob  Granger 


LINUS  BOOKS  RECENTLY  RELEASED  TWO  TEXTBOOKS  by 
professor  of  chemistry  Rob  Granger,  entitled  "Chemistry:  A  Decidedly  Pre- 
Organic  Approach"  and  "Chemistry:  An  Introduction  to  Advanced  Topics." 
The  set  is  designed  for  an  emerging  curricular  trend  in  college  chemistry, 
which  splits  the  general  chemistry  curriculum  in  two  with  organic  chemistry 
sandwiched  in  between.  The  first  volume  prepares  students  for  success  in 
organic  chemistr)',  while  the  second,  taught  after  the  organic  sequence,  acts 
as  a  foundation  for  advanced  topics. 

"We  switched  to  teaching  the  one-two-one  sequence  in  the  fall  of  2006," 
Rob  says,  "but  there  wasn't  a  book  on  the  market  that  fit  our  style.  I  began 
by  trying  to  modify  an  existing  textbook,  and  eventually  wrote  my  own. 
Students  will  be  using  the  two-volume  set  this  fall." 

At  Sweet  Briar,  Rob  not  only  enjoys  teaching,  but  is  dedicated  to  his 
research  on  improving  cancer  drugs.  He's  working  with  a  selective  cancer 
fighting  drug,  enhancing  its  ability  to  preserve  healthy  cells  as  it  attacks 
harmful  ones.  He's  also  designing  a  catalyst  that  mimics  photosynthesis;  in 
essence,  he's  working  toward  designing  electrochemical  cells  that  can  recycle 
air,  similarly  to  trees  and  plants. 

Rob  has  been  at  Sweet  Briar  since  1999  and  has  been  published  most 
notably  in  the  Journal  of  the  American  Chemical  Society,  the  Journal  of 
Inorganic  Chemistry,  the  Journal  of  Undergraduate  Chemistry  Research  and 
the  Virginia  Journal  of  Science. 


John  Casteen 


IN  SPRING  201 1,  THE  UNIVERSITY  OF  GEORGL\  PRESS  will  release  "For  the 
Mountain  Laurel,"  a  collection  of  poems  by  visiting  assistant  professor  John  Casteen.  Poems 
from  the  manuscript  have  appeared  in  the  Paris  Review,  Prairie  Schooner,  Shenandoah  and  other 
literary  magazines. 

"My  poems  tend  to  start  in  the  outside  world  and  then  to  move  inward,"  John  says.  "I'm 
interested  in  the  associative  moves  that  link  abstract  thought,  which  is  private,  to  the 
outside  world,  which  is  public:  history,  culture,  religion,  economics  and  art.  I  write  less 
2SS  about  family  and  work,  more  and  more  about  recovery  and  perseverance.  I 
:e  people  who  are  resilient  and  resourceful,  and  I  want  to  write  poems  that 
emulate  those  qualities." 

Over  the  past  several  years,  John  has  found  a  home  at  Sweet  Briar,  a 
place  of  natural  beauty  filled  with  a  supportive  group  of  people  where  he 
can  teach  and  write.  He  says  people's  openness  has  been  a  tremendous 
gift. 

Of  writing,  John  says,  "What  I  enjoy  most  is  the  feeling  of  preparing 
to  do  justice  to  the  creative  impulse,  and  the  occasional  confidence 
that  I've  done  it  well.  When  I  find  out  from  other  people  that  they 
find  pleasure  in  the  poems,  that's  prett)'  much  the  best.  Writers 
ought  to  please  themselves  first  and  foremost,  but  they 

can't  do  it  in  a  vacuum.  The  point  is  other  people." 


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Celeste  Delgado-Librero 

THE  FIRST  ENGLISH  TRANSLATION  OF  Jaume  Roig's  "The 
Mirror"  will  be  released  this  fall  by  the  Arizona  Center  for  Medieval  and 
Renaissance  Studies,  featuring  Sweet  Briar's  Junior  Year  in  Spain 
director,  Celeste  Delgado-Librero,  as  translator.  "The  Mirror,"  a 
canonical  work  of  Catalan  literature,  is  a  1  5th-century  narrative  poem 
originally  written  in  the  Valencian  dialect.  The  text  is  extremely 
challenging,  even  for  native  Catalan  speakers.  Its  16,247  pentasyllable 
lines  integrate  many  European  and  Eastern  traditions  and  motifs 
including  Mariology  and  the  Bible,  misogyny,  the  sermon,  the  dream 
and  more. 

"Transcribing  and  translating  'The  Mirror,'  and  writing  the 
introduction  and  notes  was  an  exhilarating  and  exasperating 
undertaking,"  Celeste  says.  "I  learned  a  great  deal  about  all  kinds  of 
topics:  medicine,  law,  religion,  history,  science,  agriculture,  languages, 
even  fishing!  Not  being  a  native  speaker  of  either  the  original  or  the 
target  language  —  my  native  tongue  is  Spanish  —  the  translation 
process  was  quite  challenging." 

But  Celeste  considers  herself,  as  she  puts  it,  an  old-fashioned 
philologist,  a  lover  and  lifetime  learner  of  all  languages.  She  has  been 
affiliated  with  Sweet  Briar  since  1990,  first  as  an  exchange  student  and 
now  as  a  Spanish  professor  and  director  of  JYS. 


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Stephen  R.  Wassell 

STEVE  WASSELL,  PROFESSOR  OF  MATHEMATICAL 
SCIENCES,  celebrates  the  release  of  "The  Mathematical 
Works  of  Leon  Battista  Alberti,"  which  he  edited  with  two 
other  scholars,  Kim  Williams  and  Lionel  March. 

The  book  delves  into  four  mathematical  treatises  of  Leon 
Battista  Alberti  (1404  to  1472),  whose  prolific  and  more  widely 
known  contributions  to  architecture,  art  and  literature  earned 
him  a  place  in  history.  Steve's  book  provides  new  English 
translations  of  Alberti's  works,  along  with  expert  commentaries, 
making  the  content  accessible  for  all  levels  of  interest. 

Steve's  previous  book,  published  in  2006,  "Andrea 
Palladio:  Villa  Cornaro  in  Piombino  Dese"  surveyed  one  of 
Palladio's  most  famous  and  influential  architectural  works  and 
included  14  fold-out  architectural  drawings. 

The  connections  between  art,  architecture  and 
mathematics  have  intrigued  Steve  since  he  began  his 
professional  career. 

"The  aim  of  my  research  into  the  relationships  between 
architecture  and  mathematics  is  to  explore  the  mathematics  of 
beauty  and  to  extol  the  beauty  of  mathematics,"  Steve  says. 


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In   1960,    the   United   States   and  Japan 
signed   a    revised   Treaty   of  Mutual 
Cooperation   and   Security   pledging   both 
countries   to   resist   armed   attack   on 
territories   under^  Japanese   administration 


2010  MARKS  THE  50TH 
ANNIVERSARY  of  the  treaty,  an 
opportune  time  for  both  nations  to  take  a 
hard  look  at  the  accord  in  light  of  political 
and  economic  developments  in  East  Asia 
since  its  signing.  The  treaty  positioned 
Japan  as  the  linchpin  for  security  in  the 
region,  but  it's  no  longer  dear  the 
agreement  fulfills  this  vision.  Carolyn 
Leddy  '98  spent  the  past  year  in  Tokyo 
researching  this  critical  and  delicate  balance 
of  power  as  a  Council  on  Foreign 
Relations/Hitachi  Ltd.  research  fellow. 

Carolyn  focused  on  the  impact  of  U.S. 
extended  deterrence  —  America's 
commitment  to  use  all  means  of  military 
power,  including  nuclear  weapons,  to 
protect  Japan  from  an  adversary  —  on 
Japan's  defense  posture.  Her  analysis 
examines  how  the  rise  of  Chinese  military 
capabilities  and  the  nuclear  and  ballistic 
threat  posed  by  North  Korea  influence 
Japanese  strategic  thinking.  In  her  view, 
Japan  lacks  a  coherent  national  security 
policy  reflecting  the  present-day  strategic 
reality. 

When  the  treaty  was  signed,  it  was 
understood  that  Japan  would  not  assist  any 
U.  S.  territories  should  the  occasion  arise, 
because  its  constitution  forbids  waging  war 
overseas.  The  treaty  has  allowed  the  U.S.  to 
provide  an  international  security  presence 


in  East  Asia,  an  area  in  which  nuclear, 
ballistic  and  armed  forces  threats  have  been 
anything  but  stable.  However,  Carolyn 
suggests  that  Tokyo  take  greater 
responsibility  for  regional  and  international 
security.  She  believes  Japan  must  begin  this 
process  at  home  by  removing  political 
constraints  that  hamper  its  ability  to  craft  a 
genuine  national  security  policy. 

"If  U.S.  naval  vessels  were  engaged  in 
training  operations  in  international  waters 
off  the  coast  of  Japan  and  came  under 
attack  from  North  Korea,  Japan  could  not 
come  to  the  aid  of  the  U.S.,"  she  wrote 
recently  in  the  Wall  Street  Journal.  "A 
similar  constitutional  interpretation  also 
prohibits  Japan  from  acting  to  intercept  a 
North  Korean  ballistic  missile  headed  for 
the  U.S."  Carolyn  says  it's  been  a  bumpy 
year  for  the  U.S. -Japan  alliance,  and  she 
hopes  that  she  has  contributed  to  the 
dialogue  on  the  future  role  of  international 
security  between  the  two  countries  in  a 
constructive  way. 

Carolyn's  strong  interest  in 
international  politics  grew  from  her  junior 
year  abroad  in  the  Czech  Republic.  An 
internship  at  the  U.S.  Embassy  in  Prague 
gave  her  an  opportunity  to  see  firsthand  the 
ups  and  downs  of  implementing  a 
democratic  system.  Carolyn  pursued  her 
interests  in  graduate  school  at  Columbia 


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Largest  city 

Tokyo 

Official  language(s) 

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Government 

Constitutional  monarchy 

Area 

145,925  sq  mi 

Population 

2010  estimate 

127,420,000 

GDP  (PPP) 

2009  estimate 

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University,  where  she  earned  a  masters  degree  in 
international  affairs  with  a  concentration  in 
international  security  poMcy.  She  began  her  career 
at  the  State  Department,  working  on 
nonprohferation  and  disarmament  initiatives  in 
Eastern  Europe  and  Central  Asia.  This  experience 
led  her  to  a  new  position  with  the  Senate  Foreign 
Relations  Committee. 

In  2003,  she  rejoined  the  State  Department 
as  a  political  appointee  in  the  Bush 
administration,  working  on  a  variety  of 
nonprohferation  and  counter-proliferation  issues 
from  biological  weapons  to  Libyan  disarmament 
activities.  In  2006,  Carolyn  made  the  move  to 
the  White  House  as  director  for  counter- 
proliferation  strategy  on  the  staff  of  the  National 
Security  Council.  A  year  into  the  position,  she 
traveled  to  North  Korea  as  a  member  of  the  U.S. 
delegation  surveying  and  negotiating  the 
disablement  of  the  Yongbyon  nuclear  facility,  a 
trip  that  marked  a  turning  point  in  her  career. 

"After  I  returned  from  North  Korea  it  was 
apparent  to  me  that  the  appearance  of  progress 
was  a  higher  priority  than  actual  progress  toward 
disarmament  itself  and  that  my  views  were  no 
longer  welcome,"  Carolyn  says.  "There  are  always 


internal  policy  skirmishes  and  disagreements  in 
every  administration.  You  know  from  the  outset 
that  you  can't  win  every  policy  battle.  But  North 
Korea  policy  was  different  because  the  dramatic 
change  in  the  policy  direction  seemed  to  me  to 
be  a  betrayal  of  the  nonprohferation  and 
counter-proliferation  goals  the  administration 
had  advocated  since  the  beginning.  I  am  proud 
of  my  service  in  the  Bush  administration  and 
believe  we  achieved  a  number  of  important 
policy  victories  in  the  nonprohferation  and 
counter-proliferation  area  on  behalf  of  U.S. 
national  security.  But  I  believe  to  this  day  that 
the  reversal  of  course  on  North  Korea  policy  was 
a  mistake." 

After  disagreeing  with  the  talks  and  policy 
negotiations  in  North  Korea,  she  resigned  from 
the  Bush  administration.  "I  am  a  type  A 
personality,  and  I  have  always  planned  and 
carefully  considered  my  career  progression,  but  at 
the  end  of  2007,  I  left  without  a  plan,"  she  says. 

Carolyn  had  accepted  an  assignment  for  a 
small  think  tank  when  an  unexpected  illness  put 
her  career  on  hold.  While  recovering  from  heart 
surgery,  she  began  searching  for  something  that 
would  reignite  her  passion  for  foreign  policy. 


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"A  friend  sent  me  an  e-mail  about  tiie 
fellowship  and  I  said  why  not?'  I  had  been 
searching  for  a  sign  that  would  refocus  my  life  after 
my  health  crisis,"  she  says. 

After  an  extensive  application  and  interview 
process,  Carolyn  was  awarded  the  fellowship. 
Sponsored  by  Hitachi  Ltd.,  a  large,  Japanese 
technology-based  corporation  with  a  global 
presence,  and  the  Council  on  Foreign  Relations,  the 
post  is  designed  for  mid-career  professionals  who 
may  assist  in  establishing  new  links  and  maintaining 
ties  between  the  U.S.  and  Japan. 

The  U.S.  defense  umbrella  includes  the  large 
conventional  force  presence  of  nearly  47,000  troops 
stationed  in  Japan,  strategic  commitments  in  the 
region  and  commitment  of  extended  deterrence 
guaranteed  by  U.S.  nuclear  forces.  Time  and  events 
have  strained  this  arrangement.  Aside  from 
economic  problems  and  potential  threats  from 
China  and  North  Korea,  many  Japanese  are 
unhappy  with  the  number  of  U.S.  troops  stationed 
on  their  soil.  Two  incidents  related  to  the  Futenma 
airbase,  home  to  about  4,000  troops,  contributed  to 
the  unrest.  The  first  was  the  abduction  and  rape  of  a 
12-year-old  Okinawan  girl  by  three  U.S.  servicemen 
in  1995.  In  2004  a  helicopter  crashed  into  Okinawa 
International  University,  elevating  already 
heightened  concerns  about  public  safety  near  the 
urban  base.  After  nearly  1 5  years  of  negotiation,  an 
agreement  was  struck  in  2006  to  relocate  the  base, 
only  to  fall  apart  four  years  later. 

U.S.  forces  stationed  in  Japan  have  long  been  a 
controversial  and  complex  issue.  While  the  majority 
of  the  Japanese  public  supports  the  presence  of  U.S. 
forces  in  Japan  for  maintaining  security,  the  people 
of  Okinawa  remain  less  sanguine  about  U.S.  forces 
in  their  backyard.  Moreover,  most  Japanese  remain 
unaware  of  the  strategic  value  of  U.S.  forces  in 
Japan  for  security  and  stability  in  East  Asia. 

"It's  a  very  challenging  time  for  Japan,"  Carolyn 
says.  "Japan  is  witnessing  its  economy  being 
surpassed  by  China.  To  top  it  off,  Japan  is  facing  a 
massive  fiscal  deficit.  Japan  has  one  of  the  world's 
oldest  populations,  combined  with  one  of  the  lowest 
birth  rates  in  the  world.  The  pension  system  is 
under  severe  stress,  and  it  is  expected  to  get  worse  in 
the  coming  years.  There  are  simply  not  enough 
workers  to  support  the  graying  population.  And  in 


many  respects,  Japan  is  becoming  a  more  inward- 
looking  .society  rather  than  a  global  societ)'. 
Immigration  is  an  extremely  sensitive  issue  here. 
Japan  also  still  continues  to  try  to  overcome  its 
colonial  past  in  Asia,  including  with  Korea  and 
China." 

In  the  numerous  articles  that  Carolyn  has 
published  over  the  last  year  in  the  Wall  Street 
Journal,  the  Daily  Yomiuri  and  other  publications, 
she  urges  the  Japanese  not  to  become  complacent 
about  taking  initiative  for  their  own  defense,  to  take 
a  stronger  look  at  the  changing  world  around  them, 
and  make  decisions  that  will  strengthen  their  own 
foothold  as  peacekeepers  in  East  Asia. 

Carolyn  is  realistic  about  the  U.S-Japan 
alliance.  She  believes  it  can  endure  another  50  years 
if  the  country  adapts  to  face  21st-century  threats  to 
its  own  security,  including  its  constitutional 
constraints  on  warfare.  "But  this  is  no  easy  task. 
Japan  faces  significant  domestic  political  constraints 
which  render  it  difficult  to  view  foreign  policy  as 
playing  a  prominent  role  in  Japanese  politics  in  the 
coming  years,"  she  says. 

One  constraint  is  the  economic  slump  the 
country  has  struggled  to  overcome  for  two  decades. 
It  was  made  worse  by  the  2008  banking  crisis  and 
the  worldwide  recession  that  followed. 


Moreover,    most   Japanese   remain 
unaware   of  the   strategic   value 
of   U.S.    forces    in   Japan   for 
security   and   stability. 


"As  a  result,  no  matter  how  hard  the  U.S. 
government  pushes  Japan  to  do  more  in  the  security 
area,  it  is  likely  to  see  the  same  minimal  level  of 
effort  from  Japan,"  Carolyn  says.  "And  the  tension 
over  Futenma  may  only  represent  the  beginning  of 
turbulent  times  in  the  coming  years.  Thus,  it  may  be 
necessary  for  the  U.S.  to  look  toward  other  security 
relationships  in  the  Asia-Pacific,  including  Korea, 
Australia  and  even  India,  to  assume  more 
responsibility  for  security  in  the  region  as  China's 
military  rise  continues  and  the  instability  of  the 
Korean  Peninsula  persists."  0 


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Better  Schools, 
Brighter  Smiles 


By  Colleen  Murray 


CAMBODIA 


Alumna's   work   helps   Cambodian 
children   build   better   futures 


LIVING  IN  SINGAPORE  WITH  HER 
HUSBAND  AND  TWO  BOYS,  Paige  Shiller 
Okun  '88  works  for  an  organization  that 
changes  children's  lives  with  books  and 
toothpaste.  Caring  for  Cambodia  is  a  nonprofit 
devoted  to  the  education  of  nearly  5,600 
children  in  the  Siem  Reap  province  of 
Cambodia.  As  an  employee  of  CFC,  Paige  sees 
positive  change  happening  there  all  the  time,  a 
welcome  reward  for  the  CFC  team  that  has 
helped  to  build  the  organization  from  the 
inspiring  vision  of  one  Texan  woman. 

Seven  years  ago,  Jamie  Amelio  of  Texas 
visited  the  Cambodian  temples  of  Angkor  Wat, 
where  children  stood  begging  outside  the 
temple  walls.  When  she  asked  one  of  them  why 
they  wanted  money,  the  child  replied:  to  go  to 
school. 

When  Jamie  questioned  villagers,  she 
found  that  teachers  are  paid  a  tiny  stipend  and 
some  not  at  all.  The  children  and  their  families 
were  supplementing  teachers'  salaries. 
Investigating  further,  she  discovered  other  basic 
needs:  books,  shoes,  hygiene  instruction, 
proper  nutrition  and  more.  In  the  schools, 
children  were  crammed  10  to  15  to  a  desk  in 
shoddy  structures  infested  with  insects  and 
birds. 

After  that  trip,  Jamie  soon  founded  Caring 
for  Cambodia,  which  not  only  provides  a 
strong  Cambodian  education  for  the  students, 
but  helps  them  to  live  healthier  lives.  In  some 
cases,  it  has  saved  them. 

Since  2006,  Paige  Okun  has  held  one  of 
two  paid  non-teaching  positions  at  CFC.  She 
works  remotely  from  her  home  in  Singapore 


and  visits  Cambodia  several  times  each  year.  As 
chief  operating  officer,  she  handles  all  of  the 
fundraising  and  administration  of  the 
foundation.  Her  work  assists  CFC  in  covering 
the  cost  of  teachers'  salaries,  libraries,  school 
supplies,  food  and  more.  The  children  no 
longer  have  to  pay  for  anvthing  to  attend 
school. 

"We  will  take  any  child  in  the  district  who 
wants  to  come  to  school,"  Paige  says. 
The  organization  has  eight  schools,  ranging 
from  preschool,  the  first  in  Cambodia,  to  high 
school.  It  uses  a  professional  teaching 
curriculum  that  is  internationally  recognized, 
but  remains  distinctly  Cambodian. 

"Our  schools  are  run  by  paid  professionals, 
all  of  whom  are  Cambodian,"  Paige  says.  "We 
have  more  than  one  hundred  employees 
ranging  from  security  guards  to  cooks  to 
teachers  to  librarians.  We  leel  it  is  very 
important  for  the  staff  to  be  Cambodian  in 
order  for  the  program  to  remain  sustainable 
and  replicabie." 

CFC  had  rwo  goals  for  its  teachers  when  it 
began  its  own  training  program:  First,  that  they 
learned  to  teach  a  modern,  effective 
curriculum,  and  second,  that  the  curriculum 
they  taught  preserved  the  Cambodian  spirit 
and  culture.  The  organization  recruited  a  group 
of  practicing  international  teachers  to  volunteer 
as  consultants.  The  group  visited  the  schools, 
discussed  best  practices  in  teaching  and  created 
modules  to  educate  the  teachers  on  these 
practices. 

The  consultants  had  the  national 
curriculum  translated  from  the  official 


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^  ^  J   iiaant  been  taught  how  to  use  it  well  enough.  The 
consultants  trained  many  of  the  CFC  teachers  to  use  the 
Cambodian  curriculum  more  effectively,  and  added  English 
as  a  second  language  and  computer  skills'  They  also 
identified  and  trained  promising  Cambodians  to  mentor 
their  peers  in  the  new  techniques. 

"We  are  hoping  it  will  eventually  always  be  Cambxidians 
teaching  Cambodians,"  Paige  says. 

The  curriculum  and  teachhig  success  ot  CFC  has  been 
recognized  by  the  Cambodian  government,  which  recently 
invited  the  organization's  superintendent  to  speak  at 
educational  conferences. 

"The  government  has  now  turned  to  us  to  ask  how  they 
can  be  involved,"  Paige  says.  "We're  looking  at  making  a 
huge  change  in  how  the  whole  country  handles  its  education 
system." 

But  the  program  does  even  more  than  provide  the 
educational  tools  that  the  students  need.  CFC  believes  in  a 


holistic  approach  to  learning  and  development. 

"We  provide  everything  these  children  need  to  go  to 
school,"  Paige  says,  including  uniforms,  a  nutritious 
breakfast,  books,  backpacks,  flip-flops,  bicycles  and  even 
toothbrushes. 

Becau.se  dental  problems  are  a  main  cause  of  disease  in 
third-world  countries,  Paige  helped  CFC  start  a  program 
called  Bright  Smiles,  Bright  Futures.  The  program  provides 
toothbrushes  and  paste  for  all  of  the  children  at  the  schools, 
where  after  breakfast,  they  brush  their  teeth. 

"In  the  last  three  years,  we  haven't  had  a  single  child 
die,"  Paige  says.  "Before  the  program,  we  were  losing  ten  to 
fifteen  kids  each  year." 

Paige  savs  that  CFC  has  had  an  impact  on  the  lives  of 
her  own  children,  too. 

"1  \isit  Cambodia  at  least  four  times  each  year  for  about 
a  week.  On  one  of  those  trips,  I  take  my  kids.  I've  been  able 
to  show  [them]  a  side  of  the  world  where  there's  such  great 
need  and  such  great  hope.  For  us  as  a  family,  it's  been 
incredible."  0 


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WHEN  MANY  OF  US  THINK  OF 
GLOBALIZATION,  we  think  of  the  West 
overwhelming  the  rest  oi  the  world,  of  chain 
stores  and  monopolies  driving  out  the  local  fare, 
and  the  steady  trickle  ot  American  jobs  lost  to 
overseas  manufacturers.  But  Professor  Debbie  Durham's  fall 
course  "Anthropolog)'  of  Globalization"  seeks  a  wider  view 
and  asks  students  to  look  at  the  complex  ways  that 
globalization  occurs  and  affects  our  decisions.  She  guides 
students  through  a  dizzying  array  of  ideas  and  scenarios  that 
show  how  globalization  is  being  produced  in  industries, 
communities  and  families  around  the  world. 

Debbie  says  that  when  anthropologists  look  at 
globalization,  they  focus  on  the  individual:  How  do 
individuals  solve  problems  in  an  environment  now  impacted 
by  a  global  economy  and  mindset?  How  do  they  react  to 
shifts  in  economy,  culture  and  family  life?  How  do  they 
handle  the  new  opportunities  presented  to  them?  And,  most 
of  all,  why  are  their  decisions  important? 

To  generate  discussions  of  these  questions,  the  class 
explores  how  McDonald's  isn't  just  exporting  American 
culture.  Debbie  notes  that  Spain,  not  the  United  States,  was 
one  of  the  first  places  you  could  use  a  credit  card  at  a 
McDonald's;  that  in  China,  locals  appreciate  McDonald's 
because  it  treats  all  customers  equally;  that  in  Korea  people 
see  McDonald's  food  as  suitable  for  snack-time  only;  and  that 
in  some  American  McDonald's  restaurants  you  now  can  eat 
samosas  and  black  beans  that  first  appeared  on  menus 
overseas.  McDonald's  is  doing  a  lot  more  than  what  many 
Americans  see  as  imposing  on  other  cultures  —  while 
introducing  American  practices  and  items,  it's  also  borrowing 
and  inventing  others  abroad,  in  response  to  people's  ways  of 
living,  and  occasionally  bringing  them  to  the  United  States. 

"When  asked  for  an  example  of  globalization,  people 
often  think  first  of  McDonald's,"  Debbie  says.  "But 
anthropologists  are  interested  in  the  complex  way 
McDonald's  becomes  part  of  different  people's  projects." 

The  global  impact  of  non-governmental  agencies, 
especially  western  humanitarian  organizations  in  Africa, 
makes  up  another  part  of  the  course. 

"In  Zimbabwe,  the  individual  effects  that  these 
organizations  have  are  very  complicated  and  surprising," 
Debbie  says.  "Child-saving  charities  can  cause  family  tensions 
and  weaken  the  child's  ability  to  call  upon  support  from  a 
wide  variety  of  people  that  typically  would  have  been 
responsible.  They  also  undermine  the  way  goods  and  wealth 


are  distributed  among  family  members." 

At  the  same  time,  such  organizations  have  also  helped  to 
empower  children,  and  in  some  cases,  given  them  the  ability 
to  start  their  own  programs  of  social  change  under  limited 
adult  supervision.  Zimbabwe,  Debbie  notes,  experimented 
with  a  Children's  Parliament  that  reported  to  the 
government,  and  has  a  child-led  African  Movement  of 
Working  Children  and  Youth. 

Although  globalization  is  often  thought  of  as  the 
movement  of  western  ideas  and  commodities,  the  course 
explores  aspects  of  non-western  influence  as  well.  In  countries 
around  the  world,  Latin  American  telenovelas,  Bollywood 
and  Hong  Kong  kung  fii  films  are  popular,  while  American 
Hollywood  films  hold  litde  interest.  The  Islamic  fashion 
industry  is  another  global  movement  that  reaches  from  Asia 
into  many  parts  of  the  world,  including  Great  Britain  and  the 
U.S.  as  well  as  Niger  and  Indonesia. 

"We  live  in  a  world  where  how  we  live  our  lives  can  have 
an  impact  on  women  in  Sri  Lanka,  children  in  Africa  and 
local  restaurants  in  Belize,"  says  Debbie.  "Everything  is 
connected.  And  an  awareness  of  globalization  is  important 
for  anyone  working  in  any  field  today  from  banking  to  health 
care.  These  are  things  to  be  aware  of  that  will  make  you  think 
creatively  and  should  help  you  act  responsibly,  but  also  to  see 
opportunities  and  work  with  them." 

A  professor  at  Sweet  Briar  since  1993,  Debbie  Durham 
has  co-edited  two  books,  "Generations  and  Globalization: 
Youth,  Age,  and  Family  in  the  New  World  Economy"  and 
"Figuring  the  Future:  Globalization  and  the  Temporalities  of 
Children  and  Youth."  Much  of  her  research  on  youth  has 
taken  place  in  communities  of  Botswana;  however,  she  is  now 
undertaking  a  study  of  aging  in  Turkey.  0 


Recommended  Reading: 

Arjun  Appadurai,  "Modernity  at  Large:  Cultural  Dimensions  of  Globalization"   |   Sidney  Mintz,  "Sweetness  and  Power:  The  Place  of 

Sugar  in  Modern  History"   |  Aihwa  Ong,  "Flexible  Citizenship:  The  Cultural  Logics  of  Transnationality"   |   Richard  Wilk,  "Home  Cooking 

in  the  Global  Village"   |   Barbara  Ehrenreich  and  Arlie  Russell  Hochschild,  eds.,  "Global  Woman:  Nannies,  Maids,  and  Sex  Workers  in 

the  New  Economy"   |   Colleen  Ballerino  Cohen,  Richard  Wilk  and  Beverly  Stoeltje,  eds.,  "Beauty  Queens  on  the  Global  Stage" 


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VIXEN    HITTER 

Leads  by  Example 


CASSIDY  JONES  '11  DRAWS  A 
LOT  OF  INSPIRATION  from  her 
parents  and  older  sister. 

"I  have  always  been  taught  and 
shown  how  hard  work  is  the  only 
thing  that  will  get  you  somewhere 
and  in  the  end  it  will  pay  off,"  she 
says. 

Cassidy  lives  by  those  values, 
working  since  she  was  16  to  pay  her 
way  through  college  —  and  facing 


loans  when  she  graduates.  Wanting  to 
stay  close  to  home,  the  Rustburg,  Va., 
native  found  what  she  was  looking 
for  at  Sweet  Briar:  A  small  school 
where  she  could  pursue  interests  in 
"designing  and  building  things"  and 
play  volleyball. 

While  working  toward  her 
Bachelor  of  Science  in  engineering, 
Cassidy  has  been  a  leader  on  the 
Vixen  volleyball  team  for  four  years 
playing  middle  and  outside  hitter.  On 
the  court  she  is  consistently  among 
the  top  performers  on  both  offense 
and  defense.  Competing  in  the  tough 
Division  III  Old  Dominion  Athletic 
Conference,  Cassidy  was  an 
honorable  mention  for  the  first  and 
second  All-ODAC  teams  in  2008. 

Sports  have  always  been  a  part  of 
Cassidy's  life  and  she  feels  it  has 
helped  shape  who  she  is.  She  began 
playing  volleyball  at  age  1 1.  Her 
coaches  have  taught  her  many  life 
lessons,  especially  accountabilirj',  she 
says.  Another  is  "trying  to  find  the 


positives  out  of  negatives,"  otherwise 
known  as  "no  pain,  no  gain." 

"Being  places  on  time,  putting 
motivation  and  hard  work  into 
everything  to  help  influence  those 
with  less  experience,  being  someone 
people  can  rely  on  to  always  give  one 
hundred  and  ten  percent  and  get  the 
job  done  when  it  needs  to  be;  being  a 
leader  on  the  court  and  ofl^and 
having  others  look  up  to  you  really 
makes  you  evaluate  yourself  and  focus 
on  being  a  better  person  for  you  and 
them,"  she  says. 

Cassidy  ran  track  at  Rustburg 
High  School  and  has  been  an 
assistant  coach  for  the  high  jumpers 
since  graduating.  Now  she  enjoys 
being  the  one  helping  the  younger 
girls  make  positive  choices  and  strive 
to  be  their  best. 

"What  they  dont  know  is  they 
are  helping  me  too,  because  I  have  to 
be  accountable  to  them  so  they  have 
something  to  look  up  to." 


FROM  SIDELINE  TO 


Field 


SAMANTHA  BRITELL  '11  DIDN'T  PLAY  SOCCER  AT  ALL  her  junior 
year  at  Sweet  Briar.  She  was  under  doctors'  orders  to  rest  until  she  could  have 
surgery  to  repair  problems  in  both  hips.  The  pain  had  begun  in  high  school  and 
progressed  until  it  threatened  permanent  injury. 

She  hated  not  playing  and  spent  the  season  on  the  bench  filling  with  angry 
resentment  when  a  teammate  fussed  about  playing  in  the  rain  or  that  a  blister 
hindered  her  play.  One  day  the  frustration  brought  her  to  tears. 

"I  was  being  completely  selfish  and  unhelpful  to  the  team,  and  looking 
back  at  that,  I'm  ashamed  of  myself,"  Sam  says.  So  she  made  a  choice.  "II I 
couldn't  play,  then  I  could  at  least  aid  those  who  could." 

The  next  day  she  threw  herself  into  her  duties  as  team  manager,  filling 
water  bottles,  taking  stats,  supporting  players  and  staying  near  the  coach  to 
learn  from  his  direction. 

During  that  time,  she  says,  "I  was  constantly  reminded  that  soccer  is  not 
just  a  game  that  you  play,  but  a  position  that  you  live;  you  constantly  switch 
between  defending  yourself  from  things  that  will  take  away  from  you  mentally 
and  moving  forward  to  a  goal." 

Her  goal  was  to  play  again  and  on  Aug.  19,  2010,  Sam  put  on  her 


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BUSY  SCHEDULE, 

Diverse  Interests 


ALEX  ST.  PIERRE  PICKED  UP  A 
HOCKEY  STICK  for  the  first  time  in  high 
school  because  her  mother  made  her  choose 
a  team  sport.  Until  then,  all  she  wanted  to 
do  was  ride  horses. 

Now  the  junior  classical  languages 
major  from  South  Hamilton,  Mass., 
considers  it  one  of  her  mother's  best 
parenting  decisions.  Sports,  she  says,  have 
given  her  confidence  and  skill  in 
competition  and  the  ability  to  handle 


herself  with  grace  in  both 
victory  and  defeat. 

At  Sweet  Briar  Alex  is  a 
midfielder  on  the  Vixens  field 
hockey  team.  She  has  been 
named  to  the  Old  Dominion 
Athletic  Conference  All- 
Academic  team  the  past  two 
\'ears.  She  also  is  an  Honors 
Scholar  and  this  year's  recipient 
of  the  Betty  Bean  Black  and  J.  A. 
Moore  scholarships. 

She  is  combining  her 
major  with  minors  in  music  and 
biology.  Each  plays  to  her  varied 
interests:  The  classics  because  she  loves  the 
ancient  Greek  and  Roman  cultures  and 
grasps  the  intrinsic  value  of  the  major's 
encompassing  nature;  music  because  she 
loves  to  sing  and  "wanted  a  better 
understanding  of  music  on  the  whole  — 
both  its  theory  and  practice";  and  biology 
because  she's  also  completing  pre-vet 
requirements. 

Rather  than  competing  against  one 
another,  she  finds  the  pace  and  variety  of 


her  commitments  keep  her  focused, 
especially  during  hockey  season.  "I  often 
find  that  I  have  more  free  time  in  season 
because  it  dictates  that  the  schedule  of  my 
day  be  carefully  planned, "  she  says. 

"Another  advantage  to  having  multiple 
interests  is  that  I  can  never  claim  boredom. 
When  I  get  tired  of  reading  about  the  rise 
of  the  Roman  Empire,  I  go  and  hang  out 
with  my  horse.  When  I'm  sick  of  smelling 
like  a  barn,  1  dress  up  and  sing  opera  in  the 
chapel  and  when  I'm  ready  to  compete 
again  I  head  out  to  the  field." 

That  doesn't  mean  Alex  doesn't 
sometimes  think  about  homing  in  on  one 
thing.  Before  entering  vet  school,  she's 
considering  dedicating  a  year  with  her 
horse,  Aidan,  on  the  three-day  eventing 
training  circuit. 

"I  have  never  had  the  opportunity 
given  my  other  commitments,"  she  says.  "It 
would  be  a  fantastic  opportunity  to  see  how 
far  I  could  go  and  how  well  we  can  perform 
when  I  work  single-mindedly  towards  one 
goal  —  a  very  unusual  circumstance  for  a 
Sweet  Briar  woman!" 


"shinnies"  and  "boots"  for  the  first  time  since  midway  through  her 
sophomore  season.  "I've  hit  some  bumps  in  the  road  this  season  due  to 
the  healing  process,  but  I  know  that  I  can  push  my  way  through  it,  and 
that  it's  all  about  being  in  the  right  defensive  position,"  she  says. 

Coach  Kevin  Fabulich  saw  the  growth  in  Sam,  an  outside  right 
back  defender  from  Shady  Side,  Md.  And  she's  helped  him  position  the 
team  for  the  fiiture.  "She  is  much  more  team  focused,  on  and  off  the 
field,"  he  says.  "Last  year  she  acted  as  my  recruiting  assistant  and  was 
instrumental  in  bringing  in  the  biggest  and  best  recruiting  class  SBC 
soccer  has  had." 

While  sidelined  from  the  sport  she's  loved  since  third  grade,  life 
went  on  for  Sam,  who  won  this  year's  Rebecca  Tomlinson  Lindblom 
Award  for  excellence  in  philosophy  and  religion.  She  is  double  majoring 
in  both  disciplines.  Since  she  was  a  little  girl  she's  asked  questions  about 
faith,  free  will  versus  determinism,  and  "why  people  bicker  over 
religions  when  they  have  the  same  idea  about  God." 

She  is  thinking  about  pursuing  a  doctorate  in  religion  with  a  focus 
on  Christianity  and  interfaith  dialogue.  She  wants  to  have  that 
conversation  "whether  or  not  everyone  else  wants  to,"  she  says. 


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Be  a  Part  of  the  Story* 


At  Sweet  Briar  you  learned,  explored  and  prepared 

for  whatever  life  would  throw  at  you.  It's  a  place  where 

the  story  begins,  where  a  student  blossoms. 

But  it's  only  the  beginning.  You  graduate, 

but  Sweet  Briar  never  leaves  you.  The  professor  who 

challenged  you  to  think,  the  coach  who  encouraged  you 

to  lead,  the  mentor  who  set  you  on  your  professional  path, 

the  friendships  strong  enough  to  last  for  decades... 

the  experience  and  place  become  a  part  of  you. 

And  your  ongoing  story  represents  the  Sweet  Briar  ideal: 
empowering  and  educating  young  women  to  build  and 
reshape  their  world  however  their  passions  lead  them. 


Giving  to  the  Annual  Fund  is  a  great  way  to  be  part 

of  the  story.  It  creates  an  immediate  beneficial  impact 

on  students  because  it  supports  necessary  scholarships, 

valuable  programming  and  the  funding  of  faculty  positions. 

For  example,  during  just  last  year,  the  entire 

Annual  Fund  amount  supported  the  equivalent 

of  scholarship  support  for  180  students,  or  funding 

for  27  faculty  positions,  or  the  entire  varsity 

athletics  program,  or  all  co-curricular  life  programming. 

That's  how  much  your  gift  helps  Sweet  Briar 

flourish.  Your  gift  to  the  Annual  Fund  provides  roots  for 

Sweet  Briar's  success  and  the  ability  to  sustain  the  SBC 

experience.  Just  as  giving  nurtured  your  experience, 

be  a  part  of  providing  for  the  next  generation  through 

your  gift  to  the  Annual  Fund. 


Add  your  story— www.sbc.edu/story 


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THIRTY-EIGHT  MEMBERS  OF 
THE  CLASS  OF  1960  attended 
their  50th  reunion  with  unmatched 
enthusiasm.  On  Saturday,  they  were 
recognized  with  the  Nancy  Dowd 
Burton  Award,  having  contributed 
the  largest  unrestricted  Annual  Fund 
gift:  during  the  reunion  year.  They 
also  received  the  Centennial  Award, 
recognizing  the  class  with  the  largest 
total  giving  to  all  funds  of  the  College 
since  their  previotis  reunion 
celebration.  With  the  highest 
participation  in  Annual  Fund  giving 
among  classes  celebrating  their  25th 
through  50th  reunions,  1960  received 
the  Participation  Award  as  well. 


HAPPY  RETURNS 

Reunion  Weekend  2010 


THREE  HUNDRED  TWO  ALUMNAE  RETURNED  TO  CAMPUS  for 
the  celebration  of  Reunion  2010.  During  the  wellness-themed  weekend, 
President  Jo  Ellen  Parker  joined  alumnae  for  an  intense  Nia  workout,  Fannie 
ZollicofFer  Mallonee  '80  led  a  yoga  class  and  the  Fitness  and  Athletics  Center 
was  open  for  racquetball,  tennis,  swimming,  jogging  and  more.  Other  offerings 
included  an  art  exhibition  by  Jill  Steenhuis  '80,  a  book  club  with  writer-in- 
residence  Carrie  Brown,  an  introduction  to  Facebook  with  Professor  Lisa 
Johnston  and  more. 

At  the  Reunion  Celebration  Luncheon,  Elvira  McMillan  Tate  '65  was 
recognized  as  the  2010  Outstanding  Alumna,  having  served  as  a  leader  for  the 
Atlanta  Alumnae  Club,  a  faithful  attendee  of  alumnae  events,  a  member  of  the 
board  of  directors  and  a  tremendous  supporter  of  the  College's  initiatives  in 
many  areas.  Awards  were  given  to  recognize  several  classes,  in  particular  the 
Class  of  1960,  celebrating  its  50th  reunion. 

Perhaps  one  of  the  most  notable  events,  one  that  doesn't  occur  each  year, 
was  the  ring  game,  played  by  the  Class  of  1985  at  their  25th  reunion  celebration 
dinner  announcing  Heidi  Belofsky  Turk's  recent  engagement  to  Dr.  George 
Everly  Jr.  As  twilight  settled  over  the  lake,  a  cheer  went  up  from  the  boathouse 
deck  when  Heidi  seized  her  ring. 


View  the  Reunion  2010  story  in  photos  at 
photos.halfpress.com/sweetbriarcoliege. 


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THE  CLASS  OF  1985  celebrated  its 
2Sth  reunion  with  a  welcome  dinner  at 
the  Boathouse.  Twenty-three 
members  of  the  class  attended. 


THE  CLASS  OF  1980  set  a  new  record  for 
the  largest  unrestricted  gift  to  the  Annual 
Fund  at  a  30th  reunion.  The  class  is 
recognized  on  the  Reunion  Giving 
Recognition  Plaque  in  the  Prothro  Student 
Commons. 


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ON  SATURDAY  EVENING,  alumnae  danced 
to  the  music  of  the  Jangling  Reinharts. 


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PATTI  POWELL  PUSEY,  Reunion 
Giving  co-chair,  accepts  the 
Centennial  Award  for  the  Class  of 
1960  at  Saturday's  celebration 
luncheon. 


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REUNION     WEEKEND 


THE  CLASS  OF  1 990  won  the 
Participation  Award,  recognizing  the 
class  with  the  largest  percent 
participation  in  the  Annual  Fund 
among  classes  celebrating  their  5th 
through  20th  reunions. 


PRESIDENT  JO  ELLEN  PARKER  stands 
with  the  2010  Outstanding  Alumna 
Award  winner,  Elvira  McMillan  Tate  '65, 
and  president  of  the  Alumnae 
Association,  Jennifer  Crossland  '86. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  CLASS 
OF  2005  attended  reunion 
dressed  for  the  occasion. 


HEIDI  BELOFSKY  TURK  '85  slips  on  her 
engagement  ring  after  a  celebratory 
round  of  the  ring  game  on  Friday  night. 


Reunion  2010  Class  Giving  Accomplishments 

Class  Year 

Reunion 

Class 

5-Year  Total 

Gift  ($) 

Participation  (%) 

Giving  ($) 

1960 

266,292 

78 

744,895 

1965 

101,286 

71 

484,622 

1970 

36,087 

56 

265,784 

1975 

71,595 

64 

159,345 

1980 

100,341 

63 

397,766 

1985 

21,027 

36 

67,362 

1990 

16,727 

36 

38,447 

1995 

11,958 

28 

36,915 

2000 

15,975 

29 

38,145 

2005 

4,177 

19 

17,254 

Reunion 

2010  Post-fiftieth 

Class  Giving  Accomplishments 

Class  Year 

Reunion 

5-Year 

Lifetime 

Gift  ($) 

Giving  Total  ($) 

Giving  Total  ($) 

1945 

16,533 

3,688,479 

10,701,533 

1950 

15,398 

129,051 

4,343,032 

1955 

14,114 

358,524 

1,661,023 

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The  Private  Work  of  Poetry 

B>-  CM  Burroughs  "04 

My  public  life  includes  a  variety  of  podiums,  microphones  and  audiences  —  both  in  the 
performance  of  my  poetrj'  and  in  front  of  my  creative  writing  students  at  the  University  of 
Pittsburgh.  When  I  escape  that  public  realm.  I  go  home  to  the  private  work  of  poetry. 


DEAR  INCUBATOR. 


At  six  months  gestation,  1  am  a  fabrication  born  far  too  soon.   My  body,  a  stone  in  a  steaming 
basket. 

1  remember  you. 

—  [Figureless] 

—  A  black  kaleidoscope.  Turn.  Turn.  The  dangerous  loom  of  the  loom  of  you.  Patterns  pressing 
upon  —  me  inside.   Nothing  luminous  as  my  mother's  womb.  This  second  attempt  at  formation;  a  turn. 

The  nurse  slides  her  wedding  band  past  my  hand,  beyond  my  elbow  and  over  my  shoulder.   I  am 
lib.  12oz.  and  already  feminine.  Knowing  nothing  of  it.  I  am  tr)'ing  to  be  clear  — 

I  was  first  fascinated  then  afraid  of  the  shapes'  rise  from  your  darkness.  And  their  growth 
toward  me.  I  wailed  under  their  weight.  My  eyes  were  shuttered  by  lids.  My  skin  was 
translucent;  anyone  could  see  me  working. 

How  can  I  ask  you  from  inside  the  poem  —  what  senses  did  I  have  so  early. . .  So  unformed. 
I  was  tangled  in  tubes  (that  kept  my  heart  pumping;  that  kept  my  lungs  from  collapsing;  food 
to  the  body;  oxygen  to  the  brain.) 

You  are  everything  and  nothing. 

A  surrogate.  A  packaging  of  half-made  sensory  detail;  a  past. 

I  have  scars  on  my  belly  in  shapes  offish...  Where  sensors  tore  thin  skin.  What  a  tragedy  to 
be  powerless.  And  yet,  I  controlled  the  choreography  of  everyone  around  me  (the  check  of 
vitals;  arms  through  the  arm  ports;  my  parents'  speech;  also,  there  were  surgeons.) 

I  am  trying  to  tell  you  something  important.  About  after  they  opened  you  and  took  me  out. 
I  was  infected.  Could  command  nothing  of  my  legs.  For  years. 

The  surgeonSj  thin  blades  shining  into  nothing.   Imagine  the  cuts  —  blood  spread  along  the  lip  of 
each,  spilling  as  my  skin  parts.  Someone  bringing  cotton  to  catch  It. 

Is  it  your  rault?   I  don't  know.   I  was  in  a  state,  I've  explained.   I  don't  know  what  you  let  in... 
Perhaps.  Do  you  know  lovers  ask  about  these  scars.  Touch  these  raised  scars. 

So  much  has  happened.  I'm  black.  I  have  a  dead  sistet.  I  love  you,  but,  and  believe  this, 
I  mosdy  want  to  talk. 


PERSPECTIVE 


"Dear  Incubator"  is  the  first  poem  in  my  manuscript,  "The  Vital  System,"  and  the  poem  from 
which  my  poetic  obsessions  unfold.  I  wrote  the  poem  because  there  seemed  something  missing 
from  the  mythology  of  my  manuscript  —  a  catalyst,  a  story  that  provided  a  reason  for  all  the 
manuscripts  other  stories.  Immediately,  I  knew  I  needed  to  investigate  my  beginning  —  the 
incubator  —  the  character  that  appears  in  my  imagination  as  both  captor  ana  creator. 

I  was  born  weighing  1  pound  12  ounces,  three  months  premature,  then  thrust  into  an  other  womb. 
(I  stress  other  in  order  to  denote  the  incubator's  foreignness.)  For  this  poem,  imagery  was  my  first 
tool/nag/reflex.  The  image  that  began  my  first  draft  was  "a  stone  in  a  steaming  basket,"  and  it 
possessed  texture,  activity  and  tension.  Most  important,  it  was  a  metaphor  that  provided  a  tonal 
anchor  for  the  poem,  and  gave  me  a  means  of  thinking  about  the  body  and  birth.  From  that  image 
forward,  I  experienced  the  rather  normal  impulse  to  evoke  the  stories  I'd  been  told  of  my  birth. 

However,  it  is  within  that  instinct  that  my  personal  aesthetic  comes  to  stage.  As  an 
experimental  poet,  I  resist  conventional  "story."  what  matters  more  is  the  brevity  of  language, 
disruption  of  regular  syntax,  cinematic  imagery,  and  my  particular  obsession  with  exposing  tension. 
Because  my  own  story  was  interrupted  —  by  an  untimely  birth  (oh,  I  love  that  phrase)  —  I  had  to 
allow  the  poem's  story  to  experience  interruption,  as  well.  The  incubator,  that  artificial  workshop  for 
my  body,  had  to  be  shown,  but  it  also  had  to  be  dissected  and  opened  into  the  wedding  ring  being 
pushed  over  my  shoulder,  shapes  offish  imprinted  into  my  skin,  scars  that  lovers  would  touch.  In 
other  words,  I  needed  to  explore  the  narratives  of  my  birth  moment,  but  that  exploration  had  to 
open  a  doorway  to  the  stories'  larger  significance  —  the  experience  of  suffering  and  the  absolute 
necessity  to  examine  and  discuss  suffering. 

Over  a  long  pack  of  hours,  and  a  few  revisions  thereafter,  the  poem  came  to  be  what  it  is 
now.  A  mythology,  a  doorway  in.  "Dear  Incubator"  was  published  by  Runes  literary  journal  in  2007 
and  nominated  for  a  Pushcart  Prize  in  2008. 

Of  all  the  gracious  experiences  that  have  ever  happened  to  me  —  discovering  poetry, 
becoming  a  poet,  falling  in  love  —  I  have  valued  them  most  because  they  were  surprises.  Buried 
somewhere  in  my  system  and  sparking,  but  surprises  nonetheless.  I  could  not  have  imagined  this  life 
when  I  arrived  at  Sweet  Briar  in  2000.  I  wouldn't  have  wanted  to  know  it  then  ...  I  might  even  have 
been  afraid  in  the  face  of  all  this  freedom. 


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1935 

Juliet  Halliburton  Davis 

4100  Well  Spring  Dr..  No.  2305 
Greensboro,  NC  27410 


1938 

Frances  Bailey  Brooke 

405  Jackson  Ave, 
Lexington.  VA  24450 


1942 


Ann  Morrison  Reams 

771  Bon  Air  Circle 
Lynchburg,  VA  24503 
amrsbc@verizon.net 

Wonderful  things  continue  to 
happen  at  SBC.  President  Parker 
has  created  a  blog  where  she  posts 
something  each  week.  Sometimes 
it's  about  a  particular  student,  a 
faculty  member  or  an  interesting  bit 
of  news.  Visit 

blog.president.sbc.edu.  You'll  find  it 
fascinating. 

Last  week,  we  took  our  folding 
chairs,  a  cooler  and  nibbles,  and 
went  to  see  summer  theater  per- 
formance of  "Hamlet"  at  Sweet 
Briar.  Some  people  went  early  and 
took  a  picnic.  The  show  was  held  at 
the  old  dairy  barn.  It  was  a  grand 
scene  as  the  sun  went  down  and 
night  came  on.  The  play  itself  was 
beautifully  done,  the  lead  being 
played  by  a  young  man  from  Buck- 
nell  U. 

Our  dear  friend,  Barbara  Frek- 
ing,  died  last  year  in  Greenwich,  CT. 
Another  sadness  was  the  death  of 
Bunny  Barnett  Brown  '49,  who  did 
such  an  excellent  job  as  editor  of 
our  Alumnae  Magazine  in  the  late 
'80s.  Her  husband,  Walter,  was 
chairman  of  our  board  for  a  time. 
They  chose  SBC  as  their  final  rest- 
ing place,  so  I  attended  last  month. 
The  service  was  in  the  Chapel  with 


burial  on  Monument  Hill  in  the 
Columbarium.  What  a  beautiful  set- 
ting it  was. 

Bless  Bobble  Engh  Croft  and 
Edie  Bralnerd  Walter  who  stay  in 
touch.  Bobbie  sent  a  wonderful  pic- 
ture of  her  with  her  sister,  Jean 
Engh  Lyncan's  children  ('41).  She's 
still  gorgeous,  has  the  figure  of  a 
teenager,  and  reports  that  she's  ad- 
justing to  a  new  life  without  Cross- 
well.  Edie  stays  busy  with  2  book 
clubs,  bridge  and  taking  care  of 
house  and  yard.  She  made  a  com- 
ment with  which  all  of  us  can  relate, 
more  and  more  of  our  friends  aren't 
able  to  get  around.  Sad.  but  true, 
but  how  blessed  we  are  that  we're 
still  hanging  in  there,  alive  and  kick- 
ing. 

While  you  are  reading  this,  take 
out  pen  and  paper  and  send  me  a 
note!  All  of  us  want  to  hear  from 
you!  Love  always  to  all. 


1944 


Alice  Lancaster  Buck 

21085  Cardinal  Pond  Ter..  Apt.  106 
Ashburn.  VA  20147 
alicelbuck@gmail.com 

1945 

Dale  Sayler  Morgan 

486A  Beaulieu  Ave. 
Savannah.  GA  31406 
dalemorgan@comcast.net 

Julia  Mills  Jacobsen 

4416  Edmunds  St.,  NW 
Washington,  DC  20007 
ljamj@erols.com 

Mary  Haskins  King 

501  Kimberly  Dr. 
Greensboro,  NC  27408 

I,  Dale,  have  been  overcome 
and  overjoyed  by  your  responses. 
Helping  Julie,  who  has  written  our 
news  for  many  yrs.,  has  delegated 


Classmates  Want  to  Hear  from  You! 

To  submit  notes,  send  your  news  to  the  secretary  listed.  If  your  class  doesn't 
have  a  secretary,  send  news  to  Colleen  Murray,  magazine  editor,  at 
cmurray@sbc.edu  or  PO  Box  1056,  Sweet  Briar,  VA  24595.  The  magazine  is 
also  happy  to  accept  high  quality,  digital  or  print  images  depicting  your  class' 
mini  reunions,  weddings  and  new  arrivals. 

Secretaries  may  submit  notes  for  every  issue  of  the  magazine  and  will  need  to 
receive  your  news  before  the  following  deadlines: 

Spring  'I  1  Magazine:  February  1,  20 11 
Fall    1 1  Magazine:  August  1,  201 1 

Update  your  e-mail  and  home  addresses  with  the  alumnae  office 
(alumnae@sbc.edu  or  434-381-613!)  to  be  sure  you  are  receiving  all  of  your 
secretary's  correspondences.  Class  secretaries  are  volunteers  elected  by  their  class 
and  are  responsible  tor  the  accuracy  of  the  notes. 

Finally,  mark  your  calendars  for  Reunion  Weekend  201 1,  May  20  -  22, 
celebrating  class  years  ending  in  a  one  or  a  six. 


to  me  a  most  rewarding  job.  The 
love  of  SBC  and  each  other  is  alive 
and  strong.  60  remain  in  our  class 
and  16  have  e-mail  addresses.  I 
tried  to  reach  all  of  you.  If  any  cards 
come  late,  we'll  save  for  the  next  is- 
sue. 

Julie  Mills  Jacobsen,  Washing 
ton,  DC,  Mary  Haskins  King, 
Greensboro.  N.C.  and  Anne  Dick- 
son Waldrop,  Salem,  VA,  attended 
our  65th  Reunion  in  May.  Julia's  old 
friend.  Clark  McCartney,  drove  her 
down  and  back  and  made  sure  that 
the  3  got  to  everything  in  one  piece. 
They  adopted  him  into  the  class  of 
'45;  and  they  elected  me  Class 
Secretary  with  help  from  Julia  and 
Mary  Haskins.  Dickie  was  unani- 
mously elected  Class  President. 
They  hope  to  return  for  our  70th 
and  encourage  all  of  us  to  join. 
They  met  our  new  President,  Jo 
Ellen  Parker,  and  agreed  that  we 
have  a  winner  with  a  vision.  They 
announced  Peggy  Jones  Wyllie  and 
late  husband  Jesse  Wyllie  have 
given  $3  million  to  SBC  as  an  en- 
dowment in  support  of  the  engi- 
neenng  program,  which  the  Coll. 
named  for  her.  It's  the  1st  named 
academic  program  in  the  Coll.'s  his- 
tory. (Check  out  the  summer  2010 
issue.  Alumnae  Magazine).  Julie's 
electric  scooter  got  stuck  in  wet 
grass,  but  secunty  rescued  her.  She 
asks  that  we  all  get  our  acts  to- 
gether: bnng  your  walkers,  canes, 
scooters,  wheelchairs  or  whatever 
and  plan  to  return  in  '15.  We  might 
even  have  a  mini  reunion  sooner. 
Mary  Haskins  King  had  a  great 
time  and  plans  to  return  for  our 
70th!  The  campus  was  as  beautiful 
as  ever.  The  choir,  made  of  return- 
ing alumnae  for  their  particular  yr.. 
sounded  professional.  They  were 
the  oldest  ones  there  and  were 
treated  with  kid  gloves.  She 
couldn't  imagine  how  they'd  have 
gotten  along  without  Julie's  friend. 
On  returning  home,  she  had  hip  sur- 
gery, planned  but  put  off  until  after 
Reunion.  She  got  along  initially,  but 
then  developed  a  clot  in  her  leg.  A 
piece  got  loose  and  went  to  her 
lung,  which  put  her  back  in  the  hos- 
pital in  ecu  for  5  days.  What  a  fi- 
asco; but  she's  recovering. 

Cappy  Price  Bass  and  Bruce  are 
still  in  their  house  after  45  yrs.  She 
no  longer  plants  her  vegetable  gar- 
den, but  picks  an  abundance  of  veg- 
etables for  their  table.  She  has  a 
great-grandson.  When  she  visits  her 
daughter  in  Baltimore  she  sees  Lo- 
vah  Wilcox  Gearhart  in  assisted  liv- 
ing. She  lost  her  husband  some 
time  ago.  Talking  to  her  made  me 
forget  the  time  elapsed  since  our 
last  meeting. 

Wyllne  Chapman  Sayler  and  hus 
band  Henry  (my  brother)  still  live  in 
St.  Petersburg:  2  sons  live  in  St. 
Pete,  another  across  the  state  and 
one  in  Atlanta;  they  get  together  of- 
ten. She  has  4  great-grandchildren 
and  2  more  due  in  Sept.  She  retired 
her  tennis  racquet  last  spring. 
Henry,  almost  blind,  never  misses 
biking  each  wk  with  his  group  at  the 
gym.  She  delivers  Meals  on  Wheels 


and  volunteers  at  the  Salvation 
Army.  She  lost  brother  Alvah  Chap- 
man last  yr.  He  and  wife  Betty  built 
2  fantastic  centers  and  started 
Community  Partnership  for  the 
Homeless  in  Miami,  which  is  going 
nation-wide.  Betty  continues  their 
work. 

Llle  Tucker  Bell.  Richmond.  VA  is 
doing  well  at  88.  She's  been  at 
Westminster-Canterbury  Retirement 
Comm.  in  Richmond  for  3  yrs.  She 
has  her  health  and  uses  a  cane 
only  for  stability.  She  has  3  daugh- 
ters and  their  families  plus  friends 
in  Richmond.  Her  activities  are; 
book  club,  movies,  meals  and  so- 
ciability; also  4  great-grand  kids. 

Leila  Barnes  Cheatham,  Griffin, 
GA.  said.  "Doesn't  everyone  need 
help?  Therapists  are  bothersome, 
taking  up  time.  She  knows  better 
than  to  climb  mountains  with 
switchbacks.  She's  resisting  protec- 
tion from  the  cradle  to  the  grave  as 
her  mother  did  until  98.  but  says 
better  not  brag  too  soon.  She  rat- 
tles around  in  her  1896  4-floor  an- 
cestral home. 

Betty  "Zu"  Zulick  Reuter, 
Towanda.  PA.  wrtes  at  87.  life  is  a 
bit  slower.  She  had  a  hip  replace- 
ment this  yr..  can't  do  her  daily  1.5 
mi.  walk  yet.  She  enjoys  bridge, 
grandchildren  and  2  great-grands: 
they  also  play  for  singing  at  a 
skilled  nursing  unit.  She  ends  with 
"We're  both  happy!" 

Ellen  Gray  Wilson,  Spokane.  WA. 
and  husband  try  to  walk  a  mi.  a 
day,  half  in  AM  and  half  in  PM. 
They're  in  good  health  and  enjoy 
family,  children  and  grand  kids. 
They  volunteer  in  efforts  to  keep 
fnends  moving,  as  in  walking  to  and 
in  the  park. 

Edie  Page  Gill  Breakell, 
Roanoke,  VA,  writes  that  11th 
grandchild  arrived  in  Mar.  and  the 
oldest  is  being  marhed  in  Sept. 
Missed  Reunion  because  a  trip  to 
Hilton  Head  conflicted.  She  gave  up 
piano,  golf  and  tennis,  but  can  play 
bridge,  travel  and  enjoy  family.  She 
went  to  the  Garden  Club  of  Vir- 
ginia's Daffodil  Show  at  SBC  in 
Apr.;  it  was  beautiful. 

Jane  Clarke  Morrow,  Louisville, 
KY,  said  one  of  her  best  memories 
was  visiting  Frances  Matton  Luck- 
ett  at  SBC  in  the  spring  '45  when 
World  War  II  ended.  They  blew  the 
steam  whistle  in  the  laundry  to  let 
all  know.  Such  excitement!  She's 
lived  in  her  house  for  56  yrs.,  with  a 
huge  collection  of  treasures,  "stuff" 
to  anyone  else.  She  works  on  throw- 
ing things  away,  but  hard  to  do.  She 
uses  a  cane.  She  cherishes  her  1 
yr.  at  SBC. 

Hedy  Edwards  Davenport,  Look- 
out Mountain,  TN,  is  well  and 
healthy  at  87,  grateful  to  be  busy. 
She  was  headed  to  Spoleto  so 
missed  Reunion.  She  returned  from 
Aspen,  CO,  and  its  music  festival,  a 
welcome  relief  from  the  heat.  She 
sees  Hilda  Hude  Chapin  and  Sarah 
Temple  Moore  often.  In  Aug..  she's 
taking  45  of  her  family  to  the  Broad- 
moor in  CO  Springs  for  a  family  get- 
together. 


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Dianna  Yaeger  Rankin  '66 

Directs  Riding  at  The  Madeira  School 

By  Colleen  Murray 

Dianna  Yaeger  Rankin  seemed  destined  to 
become  a  great  rider,  having  spent  her  childhood 
on  a  thoroughbred  horse  farm  in  Maryland,  with 
an  uncanny  knack  for  the  saddle.  As  a  child,  she 
rode  with  the  Green  Spring  Valley  Pony  Club. 
.  !iich  prepared  her  for  the  kind  of  hding  environ- 
ment she  found  at  Sweet  Briar  —  a  program  with 
many  opportunities  to  show  and  sharpen  her 
skills.  While  earning  her  degree  in  English  with 
minors  in  both  French  and  history,  she  rode  with 
the  College's  show  team.  Now.  after  many  na- 
tional and  international  successes  in  the  saddle, 
Dianna  has  accepted  the  position  of  director  of 
equestrian  programs  at  The  Madeira  School  in 
McLean.  Va.  The  girls'  boarding  school  has  gradu- 
•ed  such  famous  women  as  Katherine  Graham, 
inces  Sternhagen  and  Alice  Rivlin. 
After  graduating  from  Sweet  Briar  in  1966,  Di- 
anna earned  her  master's  in  teaching  from  Goucher  College  and  went  on  to  man- 
age international  equestrian  centers  in  Maryland.  Rorida  and  Wisconsin.  She 
also  worked  as  assistant  professor  of  equestrian  studies  at  Stephen's  College  in 
Columbia.  Mo. 

In  the  showing  realm.  Dianna  has  ridden  both  hunters  and  dressage.  She  has 
trained,  ridden  and  shown  jumpers  who  won  at  the  Washington  D.C.  International 
and  the  Pennsylvania  National  Horse  Show  and  shows  on  the  Florida  circuit.  She 
has  been  on  the  United  States  Equestrian  Team  in  Dressage' for  two  World  Cups 
and  one  World  Championship  and  was  on  the  gold-medal  winning  U.S.  team  at 
the  North  American  Championships.  In  1987.  Dianna  took  home  the  USET  grand 
prix  championship  and  was  honored  with  the  title  of  Team  Master. 

On  the  home  front.  Dianna  is  the  mother  of  five  children  and  grandmother  of 
five  grandchildren.  She  met  her  husband.  Tom.  while  studying  at  Sweet  Briar  and 
enjoys  biking,  hiking  and  writing  children's  books.  She  and  Tom  have  just  moved 
to  the  376-acre  campus  of  The  Madeira  School  overlooking  the  Potomac  River. 
Working  with  three  of  her  greatest  passions  —  riding,  horses  and  teaching  — 
bianna  looks  forward  to  a  fantastic  first  year  at  Madeira. 


Mary  Symes  Anderson,  Woody 
Creek.  CO.  says  she  lives  too  far  for 
SBC  news,  but  keeps  in  touch  with  Zu 
Zulick,  Alice  Gearhart  Stinson  and 
Diddy  Gaylord  Thompson,  her  college 
roommates.  She  and  her  family  are  all 
happy  and  well. 

Jean  Ridler  Fahrenbach,  South 
Burlington.  VT.  is  still  travelling  around 
the  world,  but  will  soon  be  finished  with 
her  "bucket  list."  This  past  spring  she 
went  to  Israel  and  in  the  fall  will  go  to 
Japan.  It's  been  a  hot  summer  in  VT. 
but  she  enjoys  boat  rides  on  Lake 
Champlain  with  daughter  Ann  and  hus- 
band. She  can  keep  an  eye  on  the  boat 
as  it's  moored  in  front  of  her  condo. 
Daughter  Mary  and  husband  have  a  new 
boat  for  her  to  try  out  when  visiting  in 
Aug.  Son  Rob  and  family,  granddaughter 
Sierra  (7)  will  visit  in  Aug.  Her  other 
granddaughter.  Christina  (22)  finished 
her  degree  at  VA  Commonwealth  U.  in 
Richmond.  Jean  attends  exercise 
classes  3  times  a  wk.  If  any  classmates 
visit  VT,  please  get  in  touch.  She'd  love 
to  see  you. 

Joyce  Virginia  Livermore  Foust,  Ann 
Arbor.  Ml.  wrote  that  husband  Fred  died 
in  Nov..  after  63  great  yrs.  together.  She 
moved  to  an  apt.  across  the  street, 
near  2  of  her  children  and  many  friends. 

Sarah  Temple  Moore,  Lookout  Moun- 
tain. TN,  is  enjoying  life  at  87.  She  does 
what  she  can  and  not  what  she  can't. 
She  moves  a  little  slower,  watches  her 
step,  but  still  drives  and  has  fun  with 


friends  and  the  comings  and  goings  of 
children,  grandchildren  and  great-grand- 
children. Her  "Golden  Oldies"  group. 
Sat.  lunch  and  gossip,  includes  Hilda 
Chapin  and  Hedy  Edwards  Davenport. 
She's  still  involved  in  the  art  world  and 
has  an  interested  buyer  now  and  then  to 
keep  the  "Home  Rres"  burning.  She 
thinks  often  of  the  "old  school  days"! 
She  and  I  had  a  visit  8  yrs.  ago  for  her 
youngest  son's  wedding  to  a  beautiful 
Savannah  young  lady. 

2009  was  sad  and  difficult  for  Sadie 
Gwin  Blackburn,  Houston.  TX.  who  lost 
daughter  Catherine  in  Jul.  and  her  hus- 
band of  63  yrs.  in  Aug.  Her  2  sons  and 
their  families  have  been  wonderful  tow- 
ers of  strength.  She  remains  semi-ac- 
tive in  her  community.  Sadie  Gwinn  was 
President  of  The  Garden  Club  of  Amer- 
ica in  1989  to  1991  and  I  had  the 
pleasure  of  seeing  her  many  times  in 
NY  and  other  GCA  meetings,  as  well  as 
GCA  Rower  Shows  in  other  cities.  She's 
another  outstanding  GCA  lady. 

Margaret  Swann  Norris,  Nashville, 
TN,  retired  12  yrs.  ago.  She's  unable  to 
travel  because  her  husband  (90)  isn't 
well.  She  has  6  grandchildren  ages  30 
to  6  yrs. 

Virginia  Osborn  McNabb's  daughter, 
Lisa  Adkins,  wrote  that  her  mother  has 
Alzheimers  in  the  last  stage,  but  she's 
happy.  She  still  lives  in  her  home  with 
24-hr.  care. 

Amanda  E.  Hamblett  White,  Madis- 
onvllle,  KY,  said  that  an  ice  storm  last 


winter  destroyed  all  the  trees  on  22 
acres  of  her  land,  but  happy  news  was 
the  wedding  of  her  2nd  grandson. 

Nancy-Ellen  Feazell  Kent,  Hilton 
Head  Island.  SC.  spends  her  time  be- 
tween Hilton  Head  and  Marietta.  GA. 
She's  planning  a  big  Christmas  with  4 
new  stockings  for  4  new  arrivals! 

Betty  Gray,  Willoughby.  OH.  still  has 
all  of  her  joints  and  all  of  her  own  teeth. 
Living  in  a  retirement  community  keeps 
her  moving.  She's  given  up  driving  and 
travelling. 

Mary  Kathryn  Frye  Hemphill,  Hickory 
NC.  says  she  "has  been  there  and  done 
that"  —  knee  and  hip  replacements  — 
and  was  blessed  with  caregivers  and 
children.  She  can  no  longer  do  physi- 
cally what  she'd  like.  She's  spending 
the  summer  at  her  home  at  Grandfather 
Lodge  and  Country  Club.  Linville.  NC. 

Amanda  Parsley  Worth,  Raleigh,  NC, 
said  that  reading  my  card  and  writing 
one  was  pretty  much  of  a  triumph.  She 
still  knits,  walks,  cooks  and  reads,  but 
more  slowly.  Her  3  children  live  there 
and  they  and  their  children  are  com- 
puter literate.  She  says  it's  all  "Greek" 
to  her!  George  is  in  the  building  busi- 
ness; Margaret  is  a  nurse  at  Wake  Re- 
hab; and  Amanda  works  with  professors 
at  NC. 

Mary  Herbert  Taylor,  Columbia,  SC, 
wrote  that  she  and  husband  Edmund 
are  lucky  beyond  measure.  He  still  plays 
tennis  every  day  at  94.  She's  still  keep- 
ing house,  although  it  may  be  the  house 
keeping  her.  They  walk  2  mi.  every 
morning  and  stay  interested  in  many 
things.  One  recent  project  has  been  a 
stream  and  wetlands  restoration  that 
turned  out  well  and  received  lots  of  no- 
tice. They're  concerned  about  the  envi- 
ronment, and  its  many  aspects.  They've 
worked  particulariy  on  land  banks  and 
easements. 

Frances  Matton  Luckett,  Louisville. 
KY.  is  in  a  new  nursing  home  in 
Louisville,  since  having  a  major  stroke 
10  yrs.  ago.  She's  been  in  therapy 
since,  but  can't  travel.  She  may  not  see 
SBC  again,  but  she  has  her  happy  mem- 
ories. 

I've  already  told  you  about  myself.  Al- 
though 86,  I'm  still  moving  as  fast  as  I 
can.  I  have  been  widowed  for  8  yrs.  2 
knees  and  a  hip  replacement  keep  me 
from  gardening,  but  haven't  deterred  me 
from  other  activities  such  as  garden 
club:  Colonial  Dames;  local,  state  and 
national  politics.  I  may  not  always  be 
heard,  but  I'm  vocal.  I  read,  both  fiction 
and  non-fiction;  love  to  needlepoint;  play 
bridge;  attend  church;  keep  up  with 
events  at  our  Art  Museum,  special  pro- 
grams at  theaters,  and  attend  other 
noteworthy  events.  I  hope  that  is  the  se- 
cret to  keeping  the  mind  from  becoming 
rusty.  I  still  drive,  very  carefully.  I'm 
blessed  with  friends  who  fill  my  social 
life.  My  2  sons.  Philip  and  Henry,  and 
their  families  (wives  and  4  grandchil- 
dren) live  in  Savannah.  Daughter  Diane 
and  husband  Dick  Vial!  live  in  Sewickley. 
PA.  They  each  have  3  children:  all  are 
married  and  are  scattered  over  the 
globe.  Diane  and  Dick  are  both  retired 
from  the  travel  business.  They  spend 
their  winters.  Nov.  to  Apr.,  in  Patagonia, 
Argentina,  to  escape  the  snow  and 
sleet.  You've  been  so  appreciative  of  my 
contact,  but.  believe  me.  I  thank  you 


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sincerely  for  your  response.  You've 
brought  me  joy.  Keep  in  touch  and  may 
those  not  heard  from  please  send  news 
for  our  spring  issue.  My  best  wishes 
and  love  to  all  of  you. 


1946 


Mary  Vandeventer  Saunders 

955  Harpersville  Rd. 
Newport  News.  VA  23601 

1947 

Linda  McKoy  Stewart 

18  Osprey  Lane 
Rumson.  NJ  07760 
lmckstewart@verizon.net 

1949 

Catherine  Cox  Reynolds 

20  Loeffler  Rd.  T-408 
Bloomfield.  CT  06002 
Reynolds@duncasteremail.com 

Caroline  Casey  McGehee  Lindemann 
Brandt  married  Paul  Edwin  Brandt  on 
5/11/10.  Her  marriage  was  far  too 
short  since  Mr.  Brandt  died  on 
6/30/10.  However.  Carolyn  says  the 
picture  was  taken  on  the  happiest  day 
of  her  life,  so  here  it  is.  Perhaps  the  les- 
son for  all  of  us  should  be  to  seize  the 
day  no  matter  how  short. 

Margaret  Towers  Talman,  LIbby  True- 
heart  Harris  and  Kitty  Hart  Belew  par- 
ticipated in  Mr.  Brandt's  funeral  service 
at  Westminster  Canterbury  in  Richmond 
where  a  large  number  of  alumnae  re- 
side. It  must've  been  a  great  comfort  to 
Caroline  to  have  old  friends  with  her  at 
a  very  sad  time.  I'm  sure  the  rest  of  us 
extend  our  deepest  sympathy. 

Kitty  Hart  Belew  says  Bunny  Bar- 
nett  Brown's  memorial  service  in  the 
SBC  Chapel  was  very  nice.  She  and 
Margaret  Towers  Talman  journeyed  to 
SBC  from  Richmond  for  the  service  and 
the  interment  in  the  columbarium  on 
Monument  Hill.  Alice  Trout  Hagan, 
Bunny's  first  cousin,  also  attended  as 
did  Carolyn  Cannady  Evans,  Rip  Eustis 
Weiner  and  Judy  Easley  Mak.  LIbby 
Trueheart  Harris  couldn't  attend  be- 
cause as  she  wrote  to  me.  she's  just 
not  that  mobile.  She  zips  through  the 
hallways  at  Westminster  Canterbury  on 
her  motor  chair,  however,  and  manages 
to  attend  grandchildren's  nearby  gradua- 
tions. 

Now  we'll  shift  to  new  beginnings. 
Larry  Lawrence  Simmons  started  a  new 
business  called  Lawrence  Lines,  a  po- 
etry on-demand  service  for  people  who 
need  clever  jingles  for  celebrations  such 
as  weddings,  birthdays,  promotions, 
christenings,  bar  mitzvahs  etc.  You  can 
look  up  her  company  on  the  internet  at 
www.lawrencelines.com  and  get  a  taste 
of  her  clever  lyrics. 

Mary  Fran  Brown  Ballard  journeyed 
to  Ann  Arbor.  Ml.  for  her  grandson's 
graduation  from  the  U.  and  heard  Presi- 
dent Obama  deliver  the  graduation  ad- 
dress in  the  football  stadium. 


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There  are  many  other  grandchildren 
graduating  from  assorted  colleges 
these  days  Including  those  of  Caroline 
Casey  Brandt  and  Preston  Hodges  HIM. 

Sally  Melcher  Jarvis  returned  to  St. 
Andrew's,  Scotland,  in  Jun.  for  her 
granddaughter's  graduation.  Ten  family 
members  attended.  Sally  spent  her  jun- 
ior year  at  St.  Andrew's.  There,  she  met 
her  husband.  John  Jarvis.  who  died  in 
11/09  after  a  long  distinguished  career 
as  headmaster  of  schools  In  Philadel- 
phia and  Lancaster,  PA.  John  would  be 
happy  to  know  that  his  granddaughter, 
Emily  Gerbner,  spent  all  4  yrs.  at  St.  An- 
drew's. The  ceremony  was  full  of  pomp 
and  color  and  she  enjoyed  sharing 
happy  memones  with  the  other  grand- 
children who  attended.  Beth  Jansma's 
daughter,  Bibi  Dutry,  also  came  to  the 
celebrations  before  setting  off  to  climb 
Ben  Nevis. 

Sue  Coming  Mann  and  Hank  spent 
their  summer  vacation  on  Block  Island. 
Betsy  Brown  Bayer  Is  on  Martha's  Vine- 
yard. Ann  Henderson  Bannard  and 
■Vorke  sought  relief  from  the  Tucson  heat 
inNM. 

Phil  and  I  will  be  gathering  our  chil- 
dren and  grandchildren  at  Squam  Lake, 
NH.  for  a  week  in  Aug..  where  we'll  re- 
new acquaintance  and  spirits.  It's  get- 
ting more  difficult  to  gather  the  group  as 
grandchildren  grow  older  and  more  inde- 
pendent. 

When  you  read  this,  summer  will  be 
long  gone,  but  you  can  reflect  on  lan- 
guid warm  days  and  enjoy  whatever  it  is 
you're  doing.  At  our  advanced  age.  we 
should  be  living  life  to  the  fullest. 


1951 


Patty  Lynas  Ford 

2165  W.  Dry  Creek  Rd. 
Healdsburg,  CA  95448 
patella2@sonic.net 

Thanks  to  you  all  for  your  messages.  I 
heard,  sadly,  that  Diane  Richmond 
Simpson  died  on  6/29/10.  I  sent  the 
information  to  the  class  by  e-mail  and 
U.S.  mail  and  hope  everyone  was  noti- 
fied. 

Mona  Simpson  Beard:  I  had  an  ele- 
gant luncheon  with  Jo  Ellen  Parker  and 
7  others.  SBC  is  fortunate  to  have  a 
leader  of  such  capability  and  Insight.  I'm 
well,  but  busy!  I'm  trying  to  maintain  my 
former  friends  and  volunteer  and  make 
new  fnends  and  participate  here  In  this 
fine  community  across  town. 

MJ  Eriksen  Ertman:  I've  put  5/20- 
22/11  on  the  calendar,  and  hope  to  at- 
tend the  Reunion.  Can  you  believe  it's 
60  yrs.?  My  news  is  about  family  gradu- 
ations. Three  granddaughters  have  grad- 
uated this  spnng:  Kit  from  GWU,  Thalia 
from  h.  s.  in  MD.  and  Hannah  from  h.  s. 
in  WA.  Kit  is  going  to  China  for  2  yrs. 
with  the  Peace  Corps;  Thalia  to  USC; 
and  Hannah  to  Grinnell.  Gardner  and  I 
enjoy  life  at  Brookhaven.  This  morning 
we  heard  a  talk  by  E.  0.  Wilson  (fellow 
resident)  about  his  novel.  "Anthill."  I've 
been  practicing  tonight  for  a  recital  by 
the  residents  here,  a  few  pianists  and  2 
flutists.  My  clarinet-playing  neighbor. 
Ren,  is  hiding  out  in  VT,  but  maybe  we'll 
play  next  yr.  or  for  a  chapel  service.  It 
was  fun  to  practice  my  Schubert  Inven- 
tion and  more  fun  to  play  through  a  few 
Bach  inventions  from  yrs.  past  (not  to 
perform  in  public). 


Susan  Taylor  Hubbard:  I'm  looking 
forward  to  our  60th!   My  big  news  Is 
that  I  have  a  new  bicycle!  A  Schwinn,  no 
less! 

Sue  Lockley  Glad:  It  looks  like  we 
will  make  it  to  OR  this  summer.  We  look 
forward  to  a  quiet  summer  except  for 
the  wk  of  Aug  1-7.  which  is  the  date  for 
the  family  (and  dogs!)  to  be  there.  I 
hope  to  get  back  to  playing  golf  and 
even  tennis  while  Ned  hopes  to  make 
progress  with  walking. 

Jean  Graham  "Handle"  Randolph" 
Bruns:  I  had  a  second  knee  replace- 
ment 6/24/10  and  doing  well,  perhaps 
better  than  last  time.  Thank  goodness  I 
only  have  2  knees!  Or  is  it  4,  or  2  origi- 
nal and  2  fake?!  I  plan  another  winter  in 
Seagrove.  FL,  at  my  son's  townhouse 
beginning  in  early  Dec.  That  was  very 
pleasant  last  winter,  with  daughter  Mary 
just  down  the  road  and  lots  of  in-laws 
nearby.  How  the  beach  will  be  remains 
to  be  seen.  It's  between  Panama 
City  and  Fort  Walton,  just  east  of  the  lit- 
tle tarted-up  new  Victorian  development 
called  Seaside. 

Carolyn  Sample  Abshire:  Hard  to  be- 
lieve we're  60  next  yr!  Our  news  Is 
much  the  same:  David  working  as  Presi- 
dent of  the  Center  for  the  Study  of  the 
Presidency  &  Congress  (CSPC)  in  Wash- 
ington. We're  still  in  our  Old  Town. 
Alexandna  home.  Gardening,  volunteer- 
ing and  walking  our  almost  14  yr.  old 
Cairn,  Sophie,  endlessly  and  trying  to 
stay  fit,  endlessly.  Happily.  2  of  our  5 
children  are  nearby;  the  others  In  FL  and 
WA.  so  lots  of  planning  for  visits  and 
joint  travels.  Nancy  Pesek  Rasen- 
berger  and  I  get  together  often.  Best 
wishes  to  everyone. 

Lynne  McCullough  Gush:  Business  is 
somewhat  slow  due  to  summer  dol- 
drums and  uncertainty  in  the  off-shore 
oil  patch  where  many  of  my  patrons  are 
Involved.  In  Feb..  I  acquired  a  staph  in- 
fection in  the  left  leg.  misdiagnosed  for 
3  wks.  It  was  a  minor  accident  at  the 
Dog  Park.  Fired  that  doctor,  found  an- 
other, had  antibiotic  IV.  etc.  and  was 
back  at  ballet  class  in  Apr.  What  next? 
Kensington  Weimaraner  is  lovely  and 
charming  on  all  occasions.  Piano  playing 
Is  going  well,  as  Is  the  garden  despite 
our  freeze,  but  then  the  weather  is  al- 
ways quite  mad. 

Kae  Fretz:  I  live  In  VT  with  my  2nd 
husband  In  a  retirement  community.  It's 
a  pleasant  place,  but  it's  filled  with  old 
people!  We're  well  but  a  bit  forgetful.  I 
celebrated  my  big  80  in  Jun.  by  renting 
an  apt.  on  the  Jersey  shore  near  home 
and  was  joined  there  by  assorted  kids 
and  grandkids  —  gorgeous  weather, 
great  swimming.  Perfect.  I  cherish  my 
year  at  SBC. 

Julie  Micou  Eastwood:  My  daughter 
LIbby  and  I.  after  visiting  my  brother  and 
his  family  In  NJ,  had  a  pleasant  drive 
down  the  Shenandoah  Parkway  to  Warm 
Springs  for  several  days  with  Jean  Gra- 
ham "Handle"  Randolph  Bruns  ending 
with  a  wonderful  dinner  concert  at 
the  Garth  Newell  Music  Center.  The 
camera  club  keeps  me  busy  with  Gallery 
shows  here  in  Rossmoor.  Dick  and  I  en- 
joy swimming,  reading  and  watching  the 
world  go  by  from  our  patio. 

Patty  Lynas  Ford:  We  have  2  new  ad- 
ditions to  our  family:  our  new  great 
grandson.  Tristan,  in  Leesburg.  VA.  and 
our  other  daughter's  gorgeous  new  harp- 
sichord, the  sound  board  of  which  she 


Mary  Witt  '74 

Sets  High  Goals  as  President 


By  Colleen  Murray 

Twenty  years  ago,  a  graduate  of  the  Uni- 
versity of  Virginia  School  of  Medicine  met 
Mary  Witt  '74  and  saw  her  potential  for  lead- 
ership and  her  talent  for  reaching  out  to  oth- 
ers. Dr.  David  Stnder  became  a  mentor  for 
Mary,  encouraging  her  involvement  on  UVa's 
Medical  Alumni  Association  Board.  Because 
of  that  friendship  and  Mary's  dedication  to 
the  board's  goals,  she  was  recently  named 
the  first  woman  president  of  the  alumni 
board,  whose  medical  school  is  ranked  25th 
in  the  nation. 

Mary's  term  as  president  spans  from  April 
2010  through  the  academic  year,  for  which 
she  has  high  hopes. 

"There  are  three  goals  of  the  association, 
and  my  personal  goal  of  the  three  Is  scholar- 
ships," Mary  says.  "Last  year,  $800,000  in 
scholarship  funds  were  given  to  students,  and  I  want  to  focus  on  that." 
Throughout  the  year,  Mary  will  lead  the  association's  mission  to  increase 
fundraising  for  these  scholarships,  grow  participation  in  the  board's  activi- 
ties, and  work  with  students  and  medical  school  faculty. 

Mary's  career  In  medicine  began  at  Sweet  Briar,  where  she  majored  in  psy- 
chology and  worked  at  a  camp  during  the  summer  for  children  with  medical 
needs.  After  graduation,  she  went  directly  to  medical  school  at  UVa  and  be- 
came a  pediatric  endocrinologist.  She  worked  In  a  private  practice  before 
later  taking  a  position  with  Anthem  Blue  Cross  and  Blue  Shield  in  Richmond. 
Va.  As  a  case  management  medical  director.  Mary  helps  others  through  the 
difficulties  of  managing  healthcare. 

"In  private  practice,  you  don't  have  as  much  time  as  you'd  like  with  the  pa- 
tients," Mary  says.  "I  didn't  like  having  to  churn  out  numbers.  In  Richmond,  I 
had  the  opportunity  to  find  other  ways  to  use  my  profession.  What's  been 
nice  is  that  we  all  knew  healthcare  was  evolving.  I  always  enjoyed  working 
with  my  fellow  physicians  toward  healthcare  change,  and  Blue  Cross  gave  me 
the  opportunity  to  do  that." 

Beyond  scholarships,  the  alumni  association  educates  medical  students 
on  finances,  private  practice  and  financial  giving.  It  also  hosts  functions  that 
strengthen  relationships  between  graduates. 

"What  I  love  most  is  the  opportunity  to  develop  friendships  with  others 
whom  I  wouldn't  have  known  otherwise,  with  graduates  of  all  ages  and  from 
all  over  the  country."  Mary  says. 

Mary  also  has  served  as  president  of  the  SBC  Richmond  Alumnae  Club 
and  on  her  Reunion  Gifts  Committee.  She -cherishes  the  friends  she  made  at 
Sweet  Briar  as  a  student,  living  In  Reid  Hall  and  the  Boxwood  Inn,  and  the 
memory  of  the  Sweet  Tones  caroling  through  the  halls  at  Christmastime. 


painted  as  well  as  other  hand-crafted 
decorative  features.  Both  baby  and  in- 
strument are  lovable,  in  different  ways! 
Tristan  coos  in  his  way  and  the  harpsi- 
chord makes  gentle  music.  We're  look- 
ing forward  to  seeing  the  paintings  from 
the  Musee  d'Orsay  In  San  Francisco 
soon.  We've  enjoyed  our  various  fruit 
crops  this  summer  and  watched  the 
gray  fox  make  its  unwelcome  visits  to 
the  raspberries.  Please  remember  to 
mark  your  calendars  for  5/20-22/11  for 
our  festive  60th! 

1952 

Patricia  Layne  Winl<s 

312  Arguello  Blvd..  Apt.  3 
San  Francisco.  CA  94118 
plwinks@earthlink.net 

Our  class  is  still  thriving  as  many  of  us 
mark  our  80th  birthdays.  Pat  Beach 
Thompson  celebrated  a  2-day  affair  or- 
chestrated by  her  children.  Pat  admitted 
she  too  was  involved  in  advance  prepa- 
ration, as  there  were  about  a  dozen 
family  members  staying  overnight.   But 
a  sumptuous  dinner  at  the  Westchester 
Dinner  Theater  preceding  the  perform- 


ance was  a  surprise. 

Joanne  Holbrook  Patton  earns  top 
honors  as  most  diligent  correspondent. 
I'm  especially  grateful  for  all  the  news 
she  has  passed  along  to  me.   I've  al- 
ways relied  on  the  advice 
to  ask  the  busiest  person  when  you 
want  something  done.  She  never  disap- 
points! Joanne  hosted  her  annual  picnic 
at  Green  Meadow  Farms  in  July.  Presi- 
dent Jo  Ellen  Parker  and  VP  for  Develop- 
ment Heidi  McCrory  were  among  the  at- 
tendees, as  well  as  our 
classmates  Grace  Wallace  Brown,  Pat 
Beach  Thompson  and  Calvin,  Martha 
Legge  Katz  and  Bill,  and  Edith  Marsh 
Fonda.  Joannie  has  scheduled  a  trip  to 
KY  In  Aug.  to  visit  the  Patton  Museum 
for  the  last  ever  reunion  of  her  father-in- 
law's  WWII  Armored  Division.  She'll  stay 
at  reunion  headquarters  In  Louisville, 
and  has  a  lunch  date  with  Louise  Kelly 
Anderson.  After  being  a  widow  for  7 
yrs.,  Louise  married  again  about  3 
yrs.  ago.   Not  all  the  weddings  I  get  to 
report  are  those  of  our  children  and 
grandchildren!  In  Sept.,  Joanne  is  going 
to  the  Netherlands,  where  Dutch 
Utopia,  an  exhibit  of  Impressionist-era 
artists  who  painted  in  Holland  In  the 


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late  1880s,  will  Include  the  work  of 
Joanne's  grandmother.  Anna  Stanley. 

Another  world  traveler  Is  Rorence 
Fitch  Patton.  who  has  held  many  lead- 
ership positions  with  the  DAR.  and  is 
now  the  DAR  National  Chairman  of  Units 
Overseas,  which  oversees  24  chapters 
in  12  countries.  Rorence  will  be  travel- 
ing to  chapters  from  Australia  to  Spain. 
Early  this  year  I  went  to  Africa,  specifi- 
cally, Morocco.  I'm  not  a  safari  type  —  I 
prefer  urban  amenities!  My  admiration 
for  the  country's  beauty  was  diminished 
by  the  sight  of  so  many  men  sitting  in 
cafes  wearing  jeans  and  trainers,  while 
the  women  performed  arduous  tasks 
despite  being  wrapped  up  from  head  to 
toe. 

As  long  as  we  are  able,  we  stay  ac- 
tive. Ann  Whittlngham  Smith  plays  bad- 
minton, bridge,  and  the  piano  (after  a 
30-year  hiatus).  Janis  Thomas 
Zeanah  supports  the  arts  in  a  volunteer 
capacity,  after  years  of  working  in  univer- 
sity media  relations  and  publications. 
Sally  Gearhart.  who  maintains  a  busy 
schedule  of  music,  exercise,  and  com- 
munity involvement,  reminds  us  to  ask 
Netflix  for  a  rental  copy  of  the  1977  doc- 
umentary Word  Is  Out.  which  featured  a 
vibrant  40-ish  Sally  speaking  for  gay  and 
lesbian  rights.  30  years  later.  Sally  can 
take  pnde  in  having  helped  to  initiate 
enormous  changes. 

Admittedly,  we're  moving  around  less 
nimbly.  Trudy  Kelly  Morron  wrote.  "In  a 
way.  I  planned  for  growing  old.  I  talked 
to  myself,  was  disorganized  (relatively 
speaking),  and  otherwise  displayed 
aged  symptoms  at  an  early  age  and 
drew  attention  to  my  bad  habits  by  an- 
nouncing that  since  I  was  already  doing 
it.  they  couldn't  blame  it  on  old  age. 
These  symptoms  did  not  include  weight 
gain  or  creaky  knees,  however."  Some 
of  us  are  faring  less  well.  Mary  Bailey 
Izard,  Edith  Marsh  Fonda  and  Anne 
Garst  Strickland  are  failing.  Linda 
Brackett  is  in  rehab  following  a 
stroke.  Nancy  Hamel  Clark  has.  I  hope, 
fully  recovered  from  back  surgery.  Some 
of  us  who  are  holding  up  relatively  well, 
including  Pauline  Wells  Bolton  and 
Nancy  herself,  are  caretakers  of  ailing 
spouses. 

In  my  last  message  to  you  all  I  prom- 
ised to  report  the  accomplishments  of 
children  and  grandchildren.  Pat  Beach 
Thompson's  son  Alexis  (46)  is  to  be 
married  in  fall  for  the  1st  time,  and  her 
daughter  Jennifer,  at  47,  just  finished 
her  law  studies.  Anne  Hoagland 
Kelsey  has  children  and  grandchildren 
all  over  the  continent:  a  granddaughter 
at  Dartmouth,  and  sons  at  Belmont  Hill 
School  in  Wellesley.  MA.  3  others  in 
Avon,  CT,  and  her  husband's  daughter 
and  grandson  in  Boulder,  CO.  Now  Anne 
gets  to  stay  in  her  own  homes  in  FL  and 
CT.  and  let  the  4  families  visit  her.  Leila 
Booth  Morris's  grandson  was  to  be  mar- 
ried in  NC  this  summer.   Elizabeth, 
daughter  of  Catherine  KInnear  Train,  is 
the  3rd  generation  Navy  rear  admiral  in 
the  family  —  indeed,  the  4th  generation 
rear  admiral,  counting  Catherine's 
grandfather,  a  Marine  rear 
admiral.  Benlta  Phlnizy  Johnson's  son 
William  is  teaching  at  Duke,  and  her  son 
Stewart  lives  in  Durham,  so  all  her  chil- 
dren are  now  nearby.  My  daughter  Cathy 
returned  to  school  a  few  years  ago  for  a 
master's  in  social  work  and  now  works 
in  hospice  care. 


Now.  go  back  to  the  top  of  this  col- 
umn, check  my  e-mail  and  home  ad- 
dresses, and  write  a  note  to  bring  me 
up  to  date,  so  that  we  can  all  enjoy  your 
news. 


1953 


Florence  Pye  Apy 

67  Rivers  Edge  Dr. 
Little  Silver,  NJ  07739 
732-747^155 
f  loapy@verizon  .net 

They  say  "no  news  is  good  news."  but 
that  defeats  the  purpose  of  this  column. 
I'm  therefore  grateful  to  those  of  you 
who  have  responded  to  my  requests  to 
hear  what  you  are  doing. 

Patti  TIghe  Walden  is  returning  from 
Las  Vegas.  NV,  to  reside  in  Hightstown, 
NJ,  near  her  childhood  home  in  Prince- 
ton, NJ.  Prior  to  her  move,  however,  her 
daughter,  Emily,  underwent  successful 
surgery  for  cardiac  ablation.  Liz.  another 
daughter,  is  a  psychiatric  nurse  practi- 
tioner on  the  Big  Island  in  HA,  where 
she  runs  a  school  for  addictions  coun- 
selors. Patti  and  family  are  moving  east 
by  plane  and  truck.  Most,  but  not  all,  of 
the  pets  will  come  by  truck.  As  she  sug- 
gested, her  narration  was  reminiscent 
of  the  Beverly  Hillbillies.  Lest  you  won- 
der, Patti  opted  for  the  plane.  She  hears 
from  Caroline  Miller  Ewing  and  Mary 
Littlejohn  Belser  that  all  is  well  with 
them.  Edie  Norman  Wombwell  and 
George  visited  Patti  on  their  way  to  visit 
their  sons  in  CA.  Edie  and  George  divide 
their  time  between  Vail.  CO.  where 
they're  involved  in  the  summer  music 
festival,  and  Louisville,  KY,  Edie's  child- 
hood home.  Edie  and  George  marked 
their  50th  wedding  anniv.  at  the  May 
graduation  of  their  oldest  granddaugh- 
ter. Allie,  from  Rhodes  Coll.  (formerly 
Southwestern  U.)  in  Memphis.  A  history 
major,  Allie  managed  to  find  a  job  in 
D.C.  in  3  days!  A  family  celebration  of 
the  anniv.  was  planned  for  later  in  the 
month  and  a  Mediterranean  cruise  in 
Sept.  for  just  Edie  and  George. 

Katzy  Bailey  Nager  and  C.J.  still  play 
tennis  several  times  a  week  with  oppo- 
nents who  are  "aging  as  we  are"  (for 
which  she  is  "grateful").  Early  mornings 
are  frequently  spent  kayaking  (Katzy) 
and  sculling  (C.J.)  The  4th  of  July  was 
spent  entertaining  75  friends  to  watch 
the  fireworks  from  their  home.  She  at- 
tributes their  sudden  popularity  to  the 
good  view  they  offer  from  across  the 
lake.  More  notably  they  have  also 
started  a  book  distribution  program  in 
their  local  elementary  school,  which  she 
describes  as  an  "inner  city  school  in  the 
country."  She  and  C.J.  spend  many 
evenings  reviewing  large  quantities  of 
children's  books,  which  they  order  from 
Scholastic  Press.  Three  times  a  year 
students  can  each  select  their  own  new 
book,  which,  as  Katzy  and  C.J.  suspect, 
may  be  the  "only  books  some  of  them 
have  at  home."  Certainly  this  is  a  note- 
worthy project  which  should  be  encour- 
aged. 

I  phoned  our  prez  M.  A.  Mellon  Root. 
Her  daughter,  Francie.  and  Maggie 
Graves  McClung  and  Dave's  daughter, 
Fran,  attended  their  SBC  Class  of  '80 
reunion  together.  M.A.  sees  Jackie 
Lowe  Young  frequently,  as  both  are  resi- 
dents of  Hilton  Head  Island,  SC.  Except 
for  the  fact  that  M.A.  is  impeded  slightly 


by  macular  degeneration,  all  is  well  in 
Hilton  Head.  Speaking  of  Maggie,  she 
and  Dave  will  have  welcomed  their  1st 
great-grandchild  by  the  time  you  read 
this.  Congratulations! 

I  received  sad  news  from  Eleanor 
Johnson  Ashby.  Eleanor's  husband.  Gar- 
nett,  died  in  May.  She  reports  that  "he 
was  doing  very  well  with  the  chemo.  In 
fact  he  was  on  a  6-wk.  vacation  from  it 
when,  on  the  10th,  he  became  violently 
ill  and  was  gone  at  dawn  on  the  14th 
(one  day  after  our  56th  wedding  an- 
niv.)". Friends  and  family  have  been  very 
supportive.  She  is  fortunate  that  their 
daughter.  Stuart,  lives  "just  down  the 
street."  Eleanor  is  gradually  putting  her 
life  back  on  track.  In  June,  she  attended 
grandson  Max's  graduation  from  the  Taft 
School  in  CT.  He  plans  to  resume  his 
studies  at  St.  Lawrence  U.  Another 
grandson.  Harrison,  graduated  this  year 
and  is  following  his  sisters  to  the  U.  of 
North  FL.  Eleanor's  traditional  get-to- 
gether to  watch  the  4th  of  July  fireworks 
will  go  on  as  usual.  Nancy  McDonald 
will  be  among  the  attendees.  A  week 
later  Eleanor  and  her  daughter,  Baba, 
who  lives  in  CT,  plan  to  drive  north 
through  the  Hudson  River  Valley. 

On  a  happier,  personal,  note:  Chet 
and  I  welcomed  our  9th  grandchild,  5th 
grandson,  on  6/14.  Jackson  George  Apy 
weighed  9  lbs,  12  oz.  and  was  22  in. 
long.  It  appears  that  he  and  his  2  older 
sisters  (3  and  5)  will  take  after  their 
5'10"  mother.  Our  son.  Dean,  flew  east 
from  LA  with  the  2  girls  to  attend  his 
20th  Princeton  reunion.  We  flew  back 
with  them  to  meet  "Jack."  The  score  is 
now  even,  with  each  son  having  3  chil- 
dren. We  don't  expect  any  tie-breakers. 

In  the  next  issues  of  class  notes  we 
will  be  permitted  to  include  photos  of  re- 
cent "mini-reunions,  weddings,  and 
births,"  etc.  So  get  out  your  digital  cam- 
eras and  send  me  some  pictures  (with 
captions,  of  course).  No  delivery  room 
snapshots  please. 


1954 


Bruce  Watts  Krucke 

7352  Toogoodoo  Rd. 
Yonges  Island,  SC  29449 
b.krucke@hughes.net 

The  class  sends  sympathies  and  condo- 
lences to  the  family  and  friends  of  Bar- 
bara Wilson  Danielle,  about  whom  I 
have  no  details.  And  Anne  Sheffield 
Hale,  who  died  suddenly  at  the  end  of 
May  of  an  abdominal  aortic  aneurysm. 
Dilly  was  nice  enough  to  send  me 
Anne's  obituary  from  the  Americus.  GA, 
paper.  What  an  accomplished  woman 
Anne  was!  Her  contributions  to  historical 
preservation  are  renowned,  as  was  the 
family's  generosity. 

Dallas  "Dllly"  Johnson  Jones  is  well 
and  likes  her  new  house  in  the  Carlyle 
community  where  she's  near  old 
friends.  Early  in  the  year.  Dilly  and  her 
daughter  Louise  hosted  a  lunch  for  the 
Atlanta  alumnae  to  meet  the  new  presi- 
dent, with  whom  they  were  very  im- 
pressed. In  spite  of  terrible  weather, 
they  had  a  great  turnout  of  nearly  60 
people,  including  Anne  Sheffield  Hale 
and  Shirley  Poulson  Broyles  from  our 
class. 

Mary  Jane  Roos  Fenn  is  enjoying  the 
summer  in  Williamsburg.  Her  next  trip 
will  be  taking  her  twin  granddaughters. 


CLASS     NOTES 


whose  mother  is  deceased,  up  to  CT  to 
visit  their  aunts,  uncles  and  cousins. 

It  was  nice  to  hear  from  Joan  Oram 
Held  in  England.  Bob  still  works  and  she 
still  does  various  volunteer  things.  As 
the  historian  for  the  Benjamin  Franklin 
house,  Joan  meets  many  Americans 
among  the  tourists.  Two  of  their  sons 
live  in  Australia,  so  they  visit  every  yr. 
The  3rd  son  lives  nearby  and  has  3 
sons  also,  one  of  whom  loves  playing 
golf  with  his  granddad.  Joan  continues 
to  enjoy  her  books,  research,  theatre, 
concerts  and  all  the  other  events  of 
London.  She's  even  growing  tomatoes 
and  herbs  on  the  balcony  of  their  apt.! 
They  still  have  their  house  out  in  Oxford, 
but  they  stay  in  London  more. 

Mary  Anne  Bowns  Bell  and  Dan 
don't  travel  much  anymore,  but  they're 
fortunate  to  live  in  a  place  that  offers 
Broadway  shows,  opera,  lectures  given 
by  famous  people  to  do  with  politics,  au- 
thors of  books,  broadcasters  and  more! 
She  says  John's  Island  is  a  wonderful 
club  with  good  food,  good  friends,  won- 
derful service,  weekly  movies,  dinners, 
and  sing  alongs,  full  moon  parties,  wine 
tastings,  etc.  Sounds  like  a  great  place 
to  live!  They  entertained  the  new  presi- 
dent of  SBC  too.  After  the  outstanding 
lecture  at  the  museum,  about  25  SBC 
couples  came  back  to  their  house  for 
drinks  before  going  out  to  dinner. 

Ruthle  Frye  Deaton  and  Hugo  spent 
the  last  part  of  Jul.  and  early  Aug.  in 
Duck,  NC,  at  the  beach  with  their  whole 
family  —  all  21  of  them.  Daughter 
Sarah  has  a  house  there,  and  they  rent 
one  next  door  too  to  hold  all  of  them. 
Their  "outstanding  progeny"  are  David 
who  is  vascular  surgeon  and  is  chief  of 
Endovascular  Georgetown,  that  is  when 
he's  not  circling  the  globe  representing 
2  manufacturers  of  surgical  devices  for 
aortic  aneurysms.  He  and  Lorraine  live 
in  Annapolis.  MD.  where  she  is  a  breast 
cancer  surgeon.  They  have  2  of  Ruthle 
and  Hugo's  11  grandchildren.  Then 
there  are  the  identical  twins.  Sarah  and 
Regg  live  in  Old  Greenwich,  CT.  They 
have  4  children  (9  to  19).  Barbara  and 
Mark  live  in  Winston-Salem.  NC.  They 
have  2  boys  (4  and  10).  Barbara  works 
for  IBM  at  her  home  office.  Beth  just 
moved  from  Iowa  City  to  Cincinnati,  OH, 
with  husband  Derek  and  their  3  boys 
(12,  10,  and  6).  Only  2  girls  in  the  group 
of  grandchildren. 

Ruthie  keeps  up  with  Ann  Collins  Tea- 
chout  as  they  compare  recent  foot  sur- 
geries. Ruthie  thinks  Ann's  went  better. 
Ann  also  recently  had  a  knee  replace- 
ment too.  But  that  hasn't  interfered 
much  with  their  travels,  which  included 
FL  and  the  Panama  Canal,  Yosemite 
twice.  Lake  Tahoe,  the  CA  coast,  and 
Cabo  San  Lucas.  They've  enjoyed  sev- 
eral family  gatherings  too.  Their  grand- 
children are  also  big  travelers  with  one 
doing  an  internship  in  Zimbabwe,  an- 
other a  semester  abroad  in  South 
Africa,  and  now  in  Japan,  Korea,  and  In- 
donesia on  mission  trips.  Ann  and  Bill 
are  active  in  their  church.  Small  worid: 
Ann's  granddaughter  Elizabeth  took 
courses  in  the  music  dept.  of  Wheaton 
Coll.  where  my  husband's  brother-in-law 


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teaches.  Ann's  granddaughter  Wendy  at- 
tends Wheaton.  Wendy  participates  in 
Wheatons  HNGR  program,  a  6-mo. 
cross  cultural  expehence.  during  her 
senior  yr.  It's  a  wonderful  opportunity 
for  young  people  to  be  exposed  to  other 
cultures  and  worlds  so  different  from 
our  own.  Ann  feels  it  will,  without  ques- 
tion, shape  their  lives. 

Nancy  Maury  Miller  sent  news  of  her 
oldest  grandson's  wedding  on  Tybee  Is- 
land, GA.  overlooking  the  beach  and 
ocean.  The  couple  lives  in  WV.  Nancy  is 
in  her  8th  yr.  of  writing  a  weekly  column, 
"On  the  Menu,"  for  the  Palm  Beach 
Daily  News.  Her  main  hobby  is  collecting 
dolls  and  doll  accessories.  One  of  her 
favorite,  recent  craft  projects  was  reno- 
vating an  early  20th  century  doll  house 
from  the  inside  out,  including  replacing 
shingles  and  windows:  removing  and  ap- 
plying wallpaper:  installing  a  staircase; 
making  and  putting  in  place  white  lace 
curtains,  a  lace  canopy  and  skirt  for  a 
crib,  rugs  and  other  accessories.  Be- 
sides painting  the  doll  house  inside  and 
out  (with  trim),  she  created  an  outdoor 
landscape  from  various  materials,  a 
piece  of  plywood  forms  the  base  of  the 
lawn.  The  house  sits  on  a  table  with  a 
swivel  attachment,  so  the  doll  house  ro- 
tates in  a  circle.  She  says  it  will  always 
be  a  "work  in  progress,"  which  adds  to 
the  fun.  Nancy  has  photos  of  the  house 
she'd  be  happy  to  send  to  anyone  with 
an  interest.  It's  hard  for  Nancy  to  travel 
since  she  has  3  cats.  But  she's  happy 
and  content  to  still  be  living  in  her 
house  on  a  small  lake  in  a  retirement 
community  in  Boynton  Beach,  FL.  get- 
ting together  often  with  family  and 
fhends. 

Shirley  Poulson  Broyles  went  to  AK 
with  Norris's  children  celebrating  what 
they  called  a  50-80  party  last  yr.  In  fall 
'09,  they  also  did  an  Athens  to  Dubai 
trip.  They  do  their  traveling  in  between 
graduations  and  marriages  of  grandchil- 
dren, with  a  thp  to  Budapest,  Prague 
and  London  coming  next.  Shirley 
also  sees  Merrill  Underwood  Bar- 
ringer  and  Paul  in  Charlottesville  and 
Hilton  Head. 

Caroline  "Kobe"  Cliobot  Garner 
wrote  that  last  yr.  was  not  good  for  her 
husband  Thorn,  who  had  several  prob- 
lems after  some  small  strokes  and  a  di- 
agnosis of  early  Alzheimer's  and  Parkin- 
son's. A  shunt  was  put  in  to  help  with 
pressure  on  his  brain  and  it  has  im- 
proved his  balance  and  walking.  He  had 
cataracts  removed  from  both  eyes.  She 
called  it  the  year  of  the  doctor.  They  like 
they're  home  in  Alexian  Village  in  Signal 
Mountain,  TN.  Daughter  Laurie  is  doing 
part-time  marketing  and  promotional 
work  for  retail  stores  while  her  husband 
Bruce  manages  the  Atlanta  office  of 
Transwestern  Commercial  Real  Estate. 
Their  children,  Parker  (18)  and  Caroline 
(12)  are  both  in  Holy  Innocents  Episco- 
pal School.  Kobe's  son  Gailor  was 
called  up  to  active  duty  to  assist  the 
mobilization  of  the  local  National  Guard 
unit  to  go  to  Iraq,  but  he'll  not  go.  He's 
a  major  and  is  the  rear  detachment 
commander.  The  deployment  was  to  be 
a  year,  so  he  may  already  be  back  as 
ROTC  recruiter  at  Liberty  U.  Their  chil- 
dren are  Thomas  IV  (12)  and  Clara  (9). 
All  four  of  the  Garner  grandchildren  went 
to  summer  camps  near  Kobo. 

My  yr.  started  with  shoulder  surgery. 


which  turned  out  to  be  more  compli- 
cated than  anticipated.  We  went  with 
friends  on  a  hver  cruise  in  Eastern  Eu- 
rope in  Apr.  It  was  a  terrific  trip  from  Bu- 
dapest to  Bucharest  with  Grand  Circle, 
whose  ships  and  service  are  superb. 
But  our  trip  was  literally  dampened  by 
rain  nearly  every  day,  so  the  thps 
ashore  weren't  as  spectacular  as  they 
might  have  been.  We  were  struck  by 
how  the  countries  still  haven't  fully  re- 
covered from  communism.  Again  this 
yr.,  we  met  my  sister  (Virginia  '44)  at 
North  Topsail  Island,  NC,  for  a  wk.  in 
Jun.  We've  been  doing  this  for  years. 
It's  a  nice  opportunity  for  our  grand- 
daughter, Lauren,  to  get  to  know  her 
cousins  from  CA  too.  Lauren  just  re- 
turned from  her  2nd  yr.  on  a  mission  trip 
to  Nicaragua,  which  she  loved.  Her  dad, 
Carl,  continues  to  enjoy  his  retirement 
and  doing  various  things  from  computer 
work  to  carpentry  for  friends  and  friends 
of  fnends  —  his  card  reads  Carl  Can  Do 
It.  Kurt,  the  middle  one,  who  is  a  profes- 
sional Huntsman  has  moved  to  a  new 
Hunt  near  Knoxville,  the  Tennessee  Val- 
ley Hounds.  John,  the  youngest,  is  tun- 
ing pianos  and  doing  back  up  for  bands 
all  over  the  east  coast,  occasionally 
working  with  some  big  names. 

You  know  you're  sorry  you  didn't  an- 
swer my  email  now,  aren't  you?  Please 
email  or  write  for  the  spring  issue! 


1955 


Kathryn  Beard 

1074  Zanzibar  Ln. 
Minneapolis,  MN  55447 
Kbeard3283@aol.com 


1956 


Meridith  Smythe  Grider 

1307  Killiney  PI. 
Louisville,  KY  40207 
Mgrider761@aol.com 

Martha  Anne  Clay  Nichols 

3928  Old  Brownsboro  Rd. 
Louisville,  KY  40207 
Macnich@bellsouth,net 

We  begin  with  a  sad  note:  Ann  Hod- 
gin  Williams  died  in  mid-Jul.  from  lung 
cancer.  We  who  live  in  Louisville  miss 
her. 

Joan  Broman  Wright  and  Mary  Ann 
Hicklin  Wllllngham,  your  Class  Co-Presi- 
dents, have  been  conversing  about  our 
upcoming  55th  Reunion  and  remember- 
ing our  50th  with  happy  thoughts.  It  was 
truly  a  wonderful  time.  Wonderful  that 
40  of  us  were  there,  that  we  hadn't 
changed  much  and  were  still  readily  rec- 
ognizable, that  fnendships  were  happily 
renewed,  that  those  we  hadn't  known 
well  50  yrs.  ago  are  now  new  friends 
and  that  we're  eager  to  return  for  the 
55th,  hoping  that  those  who  were  not 
there  will  be  this  time!  Mark  your  calen- 
dars NOW  for  May  2a22,  2011!  Don't 
take  it  from  us  that  the  50th  was  fabu- 
lous. Let  some  of  those  who  attended 
convince  you  that  if  you  can  possibly  be 
at  the  55th,  you  will  not  want  to  be  any- 
where else  in  the  universe!  Joan  and 
Mary  Ann  attempted  to  communicate 
with  everyone  who  was  at  the  50th  to 
hear  what  they  remembered  as  being 
especially  outstanding.  Apologies  if  they 
didn't  succeed  in  getting  your  memoir. 


Here's  some  of  what  they  heard  which 
we  hope  will  have  you  at  SBC  in  May  en- 
joying it  all! 

Barbara  Darnell  Clinton  enjoyed  see- 
ing people  she  hadn't  seen  in  50  yrs., 
thought  the  skit  was  fabulous  and 
pleased  with  the  changes  at  SB,  but  so 
glad  the  College  still  had  its 
"look."  Jane  Street  Steele  loved  seeing 
so  many  classmates!  A  highlight  for  her 
was  our  class  "performance"  and  the 
talents  that  made  it  possible.  She  re- 
members that  everyone  was  glad  to  be 
there  to  see  each  other  and  recall  our 
experience  at  SB.  Nancy  Howe  Enten- 
mann  remembers  good  visits  with  good 
friends  and  having  fun  singing  on  the 
stage  just  like  our  Senior  Show.  She's 
looking  forward  to  seeing  those  from 
near  and  far  at  our  55th!  Frances  Shan- 
nonhouse  Clardy  loved  seeing  old 
fnends  and  receiving  a  College  update. 
Our  conversation  with  Bette  Forbes  Ray- 
burn  was  brief,  but  she  says  she'll  be 
there  in  May!  Louisa  Hunt  Coker  has 
happy  memories  of  seeing  old  friends 
and  especially  reuniting  with  the  group 
she  traveled  to  Europe  with  after  her 
junior  yr.  She  loved  singing  a  song  from 
the  Virgins  of  Menace  at  the  convoca- 
tion, enjoyed  walking  the  grounds  and 
seeing  that  SB  is  as  lovely  as 
ever.  Nancy  Salisbury  Spencer  thought 
that  the  50th  was  special  and  enjoyed 
connecting  with  old  friends  and  catching 
up  on  their  lives.  She  notes  that  sadly 
we've  lost  some  dear  fhends  and  class- 
mates since  then,  which  makes  getting 
together  again  more  meaningful.  Kitty 
Harrison  says  the  50th  was  special  in 
every  way,  and  that  although  she  at- 
tended SB  only  1  yr.,  it  was  such  a 
memorable  experience  in  her  life.  She's 
bringing  Sudie  Shelton  Moseley,  plans 
already  made,  and  hopefully  Corky 
Lauter  Murray  with  her  to  the  55th!  She 
has  floods  of  wonderful  memohes  of 
the  girls  who  were  at  SB  the  yr.  she  was 
there  and  is  ashamed  of  herself  for  not 
coming  back  more  often.  She  loved  our 
skit  and  the  tee  shirts  we  wore  while  lis- 
tening to  Nancy  St.  Claire  Talley's  won 
derful  words  spoken  on  behalf  of  us  at 
convocation  as  the  introduction  for  our 
singing  "A  Career  A  Career"  from  our 
Senior  Show.  Ann  Greer  Adams  remem- 
bers with  giggles  the  ridiculous  practice 
for  our  convocation  musical  perform- 
ance for  which  Ruth  Philips  Hollowell  so 
valiantly  directed  us.  She  also  fondly  re- 
members staying  in  Randolph  again  and 
having  the  smell  of  Boxwoods  waft 
through  the  windows,  sitting  in  the  din- 
ing hall  enjoying  long  conversations  with 
old  friends  and  Jane  Slack  SIgloh's 
(our  Clergy  person)  part  in  the  Chapel 
Service.  Helen  Turner  Murphy,  who  ac- 
companied Tayloe,  was  amazed  that  he 
knew  almost  everyone!  (When  in  the 
Navy,  Tayloe  often  came  to  SB  to  see 
Helen,  spending  many  weekday  hrs.  in 
Commons  chatting  with  whoever  was 
there.)  Helen  remembers  vividly  the  con- 
vocation and  our  silly  skit.  She  adored 
the  opportunity  for  long  conversations 
with  old  fhends  at  the  leisurely  break- 
fasts. Karen  Stelnhardt  Kirkbrlde  and 
Dick  plan  to  attend  the  upcoming  re- 
union. They  want  us  to  ask  them  about 
the  progress  in  their  writing  projects... 
Could  the  antics  of  our  50th  be  literary 
inspiration?  Nancy  Ettlnger  Minor  just 
loved  returning  to  SB  for  our  50th  and 


reconnecting.  She  and  Raleigh  had  at- 
tended our  45th,  and  as  "a  one  year 
wonder"  felt  very  much  included.  Says 
that  is  the  SB  spirit  and  is  so  glad  to  be 
part  of  it.  She  encourages  anyone  and 
everyone  to  come  to  the  55th  and  says 
we're  a  heck  of  a  lot  of  fun  and  very 
young.  She's  looking  forward  to  seeing 
everyone  at  #55!  Catherine  Lotterhos 
Mills  says  everything  was  just  fabulous 
and  so  much  fun.  She  enthusiastically 
endorses  the  55th  as  the  perfect  en- 
core for  the  50th!  Some  of  Nancy  St. 
Claire  Talley's  words  at  convocation 
quickly  brought  us  back  to  1956:  "Be- 
fore the  pill,  before  equal  pay  for  equal 
work,  before  something  like  now  or  an 
era  ...  ideas  that  were  as  ridiculous 
then  as  a  real  man  on  the  moon  ...  be- 
fore your  father  glowed  with  pride  if  you 
spoke  of  graduate  school,  medical 
school  or  law  school:  before  you  ever 
heard  the  four-letter  words  some  chil- 
dren use  today  on  the  playground  . . .  the 
unmarried  were  old  maids  at  23  and 
pitiable  at  30  and  most  fathers  given 
the  choice  would  rather  have  had  an 
MRS  than  an  AB  for  his  SBC  tuition." 
Although  our  world  is  light  years  away 
from  our  time  at  Sweet  Briar,  the  friend- 
ships, fun  and  great  memories  are  irre- 
placeable. We're  counting  on  you  to  be 
there  May  20-22.  2011!  Our  55th  Re- 
union promises  more  fun  filled  happy 
times.  See  you  there! 


1957 


Carol  McMurtry  Fowler 

10  Woodstone  Sq. 
Austin.  TX  78703 
carol@curnon.net 


1958 


Jane  Shipman  Kuntz 

4015  Orchard  View  PL.  No.  1 
Powell.  OH  43065 
Jsk0536@att.net 

1959 

All  Wood  Thompson 

89  Pukolu  Way 
Wailea,  HI  96753 
808-874-8028 
travisnali@hawaii.rr.com 

I  asked  everyone  to  write  just  1  or  2 
sentences  about  a  pursuit 
that  you're  engaged  in.  which  gives  you 
a  great  deal  of  satisfaction. 

Caroline  Blake  Whitney:  Designing 
with  nature.  I  cannot  resist  the  beauty 
of  the  earth,  plants  and  all  her  crea- 
tures. Garden  design  and  maintenance 
is  coupled  with  love  of  other  outdoor  ac- 
tivities for  relaxation.  Writing  and  paint- 
ing porcelain  both  express  these  same 
passions. 

Joanne  Bossert  Thompson:  I  volun- 
teer in  my  church  thrift  shop  once  a 
week  and  also  volunteer  for  Hospice. 

Patsy  Buckley  O'Brian:  I'm  still  in- 
volved with  horses.  I  nde  and  drive  al- 
most daily  and  compete  with  a  pair  of 
small  ponies.  I  don't  jump  anymore,  but 
ride  dressage  on  my  horse. 

Martha  Burnet  Carlisle:  I've  had 
Parkinson's  Disease  for  10  yrs.  and 
have  spent  hours  exercising,  research- 
ing ,  and  otherwise  putting  my  body. 
mind,  and  spirit  in  the  best  possible 


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CM  Burroughs  '04 

Pushcart  Prize  Nominee 

By  Colleen  Murray 

CM  Burroughs  '04  came  to  Sweet  Briar  in 
2000  with  a  talent  for  poetry,  nurtured 
throughout  her  childhood  in  Atlanta.  At  Sweet 
Briar,  she  found  encouragement  and  Inspira- 
tion in  the  natural  beauty  of  the  place  and  the 
people  in  it. 

"...  the  space  and  the  people  of  that 
space  —  Carrie  and  John  Brown,  Marcia 
Robertson.  Cheryl  Mares.  Karl  Tamburr. 
Eleanor  Salotto.  Constance  Merritt.  Jennifer 
Bnce  and  Reetika  Vazirani.  They  all  had  a 
hand  in  supporting  my  growth  into  myself." 
CM  says.  "I  believe  they  knew  the  fullness  of 
what  I  would  become  before  I.  Some  of  them 
have  passed  on.  but  they  are  no  less  with  me 
than  the  others  that  are  still  engaged  with  the 
world." 
After  Sweet  Briar,  CM  earned  her  Master  of  Rne  Arts  at  the  University  of 
Pittsburgh,  where  she  now  teaches  creative  writing  and  continues  to  write  po- 
etry. 

"The  topics  that  I  obsess  upon  are  the  female  body,  emotional  and  physi- 
cal vulnerabilities  and  relationships  between  the  self  and  others,"  CM  says. 
"Currently,  I'm  writing  away  from  the  poems  of  my  manuscript.  'The  Vital  Sys- 
tem.' which  in  part  investigated  the  external  body,  and  attempting  to  explore 
the  internal  female  body  —  its  strivings,  failings  and  variety  of  operations." 
Since  she  left  Sweet  Briar,  CM's  poems  have  earned  wide  recognition.  In 
2008.  her  poem  "Dear  Incubator"  (see  pg.  35)  was  nominated  for  a  Pushcart 
Prize.  In  2009.  CM  was  a  finalist  for  the  Gift  of  Freedom  Award,  sponsored  by 
A  Room  of  Her  Own,  a  foundation  supporting  women  artists  and  writers.  Her 
poetry  has  been  published  in  the  journals  Callaloo,  jubilat.  Ploughshares, 
VOLT,  Bat  City  Review  and  Sou'wester.  CM  gives  frequent  readings  in  the  city 
of  Pittsburgh  and  has  published  a  chapbook,  "I,  I.  1." 

Visit  her  website  at  www.cniburroughs.com. 


condition  to  keep  the  demons  of  dis- 
ease at  bay.  I'm  passionate  about  fam- 
ily —  being  involved  in  the  lives  of 
young  folks  who  will  lead  us  one  day  is 
compelling. 

Ann  Bush  Dunlap:  I've  taken  up  fid- 
dle and  love  the  music  and  the  charac- 
ters who  play  it.  Never  knew  there  were 
so  many  kinds  —  old  time,  bluegrass, 
Celtic,  jazz  and  all  kinds  of  hybrids. 

Pat  Chandler  Burns:  For  7  yrs.  I've 
been  a  CASA  (Court  Appointed  Special 
Advocate)  for  the  Juvenile  Court.  We're 
assigned  a  child  or  children  who  are  in 
foster  care  and  make  sure  they're  well 
cared  for  and  don't  "fall  through  the 
cracks."  The  volunteer  position  requires 
30  hrs.  of  training:  we  report  to  the  Ju- 
venile court  judge. 

Betsy  Colwill  Wiegers:  In  May.  we 
had  a  mini-reunion  of  4  classmates  in 
NYC  —  Claire  Devener.  me.  Jackie 
Hekma  Stone  and  Alice  Cary  Farmer 
Brown.  We  had  so  many  tales  to  tell 
and  laughs  to  share  that  we  drove  every 
other  patron  out  of  the  restaurant! 

Mary  Harrison  "Cookie"  Cooke 
Carle:  I  own  a  condo  in  Haverford.  My 
contact  info  is:  264  W.  Montgomery  Av- 
enue. #305.  Haverford,  PA  19041. 
Phone  and  e-mail 
(MHCaried'comcast.net)  are  the  same. 

Tricia  Coxe  Ware:  To  escape  the 
triple  digit  heat  wave  In  Richmond  I've 
stayed  inside  cleaning  out  drawers  and 
closets.  Exhilarating! 

Pat  Davis  Sutker:  I'm  taking  writing 
classes  with  the  intention  of  completing 
a  book  of  memoirs  for  my  grandchildren 


and  find  it  very  satisfying. 

Deborah  Dunning:  I've  replaced  re- 
tirement with  re-engagement  and  am 
having  a  great  adventure  helping  manu- 
facturers develop  products  that  support 
human  health  and  quality  of  life. 

Alice  Cary  Farmer  Brown:  I  serve  on 
the  board  of  The  Winterthur  Museum  in 
Wilmington.  DE,  as  chairman  of  the  Gar- 
den Committee.  Our  mission  is  to  con- 
tinue to  restore  and  to  maintain  Henry 
Francis  du  Font's  glorious  gardens  as 
his  abiding  passion  was  horticulture, 
and  it  is  mine  as  well. 

Penny  Rsher  Duncklee:  John  and  I 
continue  to  laugh  our  way  through  life, 
while  he  writes  wonderful  philosophical 
historical  novels  and  I  learn  about  paint- 
ing watercolor  pictures  and  do  photogra- 
phy. 

Pat  Frawley  Gates:  I  take  great 
pleasure  in  tending  my  reunion  Sweet 
Briar  rose.  It's  flourishing  on  the  East- 
ern Shore  of  MD.  Between  watering  and 
singing  the  school  song  to  it,  we're  both 
surviving  the  draught  and  a  very  sad 
time  in  my  life. 

Gay  Hart  Gaines:  My  passion  Is 
Mount  Vernon.  George  Washington's 
home.  I  represent  FL  on  the  board  and 
am  excited  that  we're  finally  building  a 
presidential  library  for  our  1st  and  great- 
est president.  I'm  chairing  the  Capital 
Campaign:  we  plan  to  raise  $100  mil- 
lion. It  will  be  the  most  important  library 
built  in  the  21st  Century  and  possibly 
the  most  historically  important  building. 

Meriwether  Hagerty  Rumrill:  I  dance 
as  much  as  possible  and  am  learning 


the  Argentine  tango,  very  different  and 
more  challenging  than  the  tango,  which 
isn't  hard  to  fake. 

Harriet  Henderson  Stubblefleld: 
While  being  temporarily  "sidelined"  with 
polymyalgia  rheumatica.  I've  had 
good  results  with  my  Canon  camera 
and  long  lens  at  horse  shows  where  our 
granddaughter  Is  jumping.  I'm  an  enthu- 
siastic beginner  at  Ikebana. 

Jane  Jamison  Messer:  Am  in  Ml  for  6 
wks.  and  planning  a  slumber  Eeyore 
party  for  my  6  granddaughters  with  fun 
and  games. 

Elizabeth  Johnston  Lipscomb:  I  enjoy 
volunteering  with  young  children,  first  at 
Miriam's  House  day  care,  a  rehabilita- 
tion center  for  homeless  women  and 
their  children,  and  now  at  the  preschool 
at  the  Presbyterian  Home  and  Family 
Services. 

JIni  Jones  Vail:  My  passion  for  the 
past  5  yrs.  is  my  book,  a  military  his- 
tory, or  some  call  it  a  biography: 
"Rochambeau,  Washington's  Ideal  Lieu- 
tenant, A  French  General's  Role  in  the 
American  Revolution."  It  will  be  pub- 
lished  in  fall  2010.  Also,  my  new  email 
address  is:  jinivail@gmail.com. 

Isa  Mary  Lowe  Zieglar:  As  I  slowly 
retire  from  4  boards  (2  in  San  Fran- 
cisco, 1  in  Orinda.  1  regional),  I'm  find- 
ing pleasure  in  maintaining  an  old 
house  and  garden,  old  body,  and  an  old 
husband.  It's  a  wonderful  stage. 

Virginia  MacKethan  Kitchin:  I've 
been  a  docent  at  the  Chrysler  Museum 
for  over  30  yrs..  off  and  on  since  the 
60s.  Was  also  a  docent  in  Roanoke 
(Rne  Arts  Center).  Charlottesville  (Bayly 
of  UVa  ),  Westchester  County,  NY  (Neu- 
berger  of  SUNY  Purchase  )  and  NYC 
(Guggenhiem). 

Kathleen  Mather  Koestler:  I  volun- 
teer as  a  nurse  at  HealthServe  In 
Greensboro,  a  clinic  for  the  uninsured.  I 
help  with  vaccine  clinics  and  referral 
work. 

Vicki  Meeks  Blair-Smith:  I  spend 
much  of  my  time  in  my  self-appointed 
role  as  family  genealogist.  In  sleuthing 
the  more  difficult  branches  of  the  tree, 
each  teeny  twig  found  becomes  a  monu- 
mental victory. 

Nita  Mixson  Cox:  I  volunteer  with 
Hospice  and  find  it  gives  me  balance 
and  a  sense  of  how  precious  life  is.  Af- 
terwards. I  come  home  to  the  humming- 
birds in  my  garden. 

Evelyn  Moore  Rickert:  After  4  yrs. 
without  my  husband  Ham  Horton.  I've 
found  another  wonderful  man  to  spend 
the  rest  of  my  life  with!  I'm  now  Evelyn 
Moore  Horton  Rickert.  Mrs.  Robert 
Dale  Rickert,  same  address:  760  West- 
over  Ave.  W-S.  NC  27104,  ehortonrick- 
ert@triad.rr.com. 

Jane  "Puss"  Moore  Banks:  I've  been 
employed  in  the  family  business,  now 
called  assisted  living,  now  my  business, 
for  58  yrs.  including  h.  s.  summers. 
I'm  currently  in  the  process  of  making  a 
seamless  transition  to  2  of  my  children. 
1.  the  nurse  directs  the  nursing  program 
and  my  son  takes  care  of  the  business 
side. 

Judy  Nevins  LeHardy:  I  started  taking 
piano  lessons  again  3  yrs.  ago  after 
nearly  50  yrs.  I  enjoy  practicing  (that  is 
a  switch!),  but  will  never  play  as  well  as 
4  of  our  grandchildren. 

Reming  Parker  Rutledge:  I  hope  to 
finish  my  magnum  opus  within  the 


CLASS     NOTES 


next  12  mos.,  but  it's  a  tedious  slog.  I 
love  reading  and  sorting  our  19th  and 
20th  century  family  letters,  and  I've 
made  some  trips  to  VA  to  locate  their 
houses  and  churches. 

Ann  Pegram  Howlngton:  I  do  mostly 
III  bitty  stuff,  the  best  sounding  is  as 
Garden  Club  of  America  horticulture 
judge.  You  get  Invited  to  a  show  to  judge 
with  nice  people,  most  of  whom  know  a 
lot  more  than  I,  and  get  nicely  fed  and 
watered. 

Cay  Ramey  Welmer:  My  passions 
are  keeping  up  with  family  and  friends 
and  doing  primitive  art,  the  wonderful 
Richmond  Sweet  Briar  Book  Club,  im- 
proving my  bridge  skills  and  knitting 
prayer  shawls  for  our  church  prayer 
shawl  ministry. 

Debbie  Von  Relschbach  Swan:  I'm 
still  racing  my  21'  sailboat,  love  it.  I 
teach  ladies  sailing,  am  on  the  race 
committee  of  our  yacht  club  and  on  the 
committee  for  the  lobster  race  this  sum- 
mer between  Stonington.  CT  and  Booth- 
bay  Harbor.  ME. 

Ginny  Robinson  Harris:  It's  a  great 
joy  to  me  to  spend  much  time  in  our 
new,  state  of  the  arts,  art  center  Hav- 
ing been  involved  with  the  arts  for- 
ever, and  being  a  designer  for  interiors 
and  exteriors,  it's  a  joy  to  spend  so 
much  time  in  that  space. 

Mary  Blair  Scott  Valentine:  My  pas- 
sion besides  my  family  is  tennis.  I  play 
every  morning  at  6:00  a.m.  with  3  men 
average  age  88.  They've  brought  such 
joy  to  my  life.  Also,  the  SBC  '59  Book 
Club  is  a  passion. 

Polly  Space  Dunn:  I'm  working  to  im- 
prove my  golf  and  my  painting,  and  love 
being  there  for  my  2  girls  and  3  grand- 
children, very  rewarding. 

Susan  Taylor  Montague:  I  took  my 
daughter,  her  husband  and  grandchil- 
dren to  Nantucket  for  a  week  in  Jul.  I'll 
be  off  on  a  SBC  trip  to  Italy  in  Oct. 

Tabb  Thornton  Farinholt:  We  enjoy 
following  the  events  of  our  6  grandchil- 
dren, all  of  whom  are  3-season  athletes 
of  one  sort  or  another. 

Kathy  Tyler  Sheldon:  We've  had  a 
busy  summer  with  visitors  and  grand- 
children and  are  off  to  celebrate  my  sis- 
ter's 70th  birthday  in  Tuscany  where 
she  has  rented  a  villa  for  family  and 
friends. 

Judy  Welton  Sargent:  Although  my 
home  in  Wilmington  hasn't  sold.  I've  de- 
cided to  establish  my  residency  in  TX. 
I've  leased  a  small  2  bedroom  apt.  in 
Austin  near  my  children  and  precious 
grandson,  John  Paul.  New  address:  800 
W  38th  Street.  #3104:  Austin,  TX 
78705.  Phone  #  512-524-0534. 

Anne  Wimbish  Kasanin:  I  lead  back- 
stage tours  of  the  San  Francisco  Opera 
House  and  meet  people  from  all  over 
the  worid. 

All  Wood  Thompson:  For  the  past  15 
yrs.  I've  been  the  band  leader  of  a 
Hawaiian  band  which  plays  each  month 
at  nursing  homes,  a  geriatric  hospital 
and  several  Adult  Day  Care  Centers.  Our 
16  member  band  (who  are  the  average 
age  of  76)  sing,  play  our  ukuleles  and 
dance  the  hula  to  entertain  the  elderly. 
It  does  cheer  them  up! 


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1960 

Carol  Barnard  Ottenberg 

1420  41st  Ave.  East 
Seattle  WA  98112 

Many  thanks  to  all  who  responded  to  my 
request  for  news.  First,  sad  news.  We 
send  our  deepest  sympathy  and  heart- 
felt condolences  to  Mickey  Oliver!  Svo- 
boda  and  her  family  on  the  loss  of 
Mickey's  husband.  Joe,  who  died  in  July. 

We  are.  indeed,  continuing  our  jour- 
ney separately  and  together  after  our 
glorious  50th  reunion,  a  weekend  of  re- 
connecting, rediscovering  and  learning 
—  with  a  lot  of  laughter  and  catch-up 
conversations.  Patricia  Russell  Howard 
(Toronto,  ON):  "I  had  a  wonderful  time 
at  our  reunion  and  was  thrilled  that  we 
had  such  a  large  turn-out.  After  40  yrs. 
as  a  Professor  of  English.  I  took  up 
painting  full  time,  watercolors  and  draw- 
ings." Patricia's  art  may  be  viewed  at 
her  web  site:   Lee  Cullum  (Dallas,  TX): 
"I'm  on  a  plane,  ready  to  fly  home  from 
London  and  prepanng  to  interview  Al 
Carey,  the  CEO  of  Frito  Lay,  mainly  by 
sampling  a  lot  of  potato  chips.  Boone 
Pickens  is  next  on  the  program  I  host 
for  the  PBS  affiliate  in  my  part  of  the 
world.  He's  high  on  natural  gas."  Debo- 
rah Lyon  (Jamestown  CA):  "Sorry  I 
couldn't  make  it  to  the  reunion,  but  with 
a  trip  to  visit  my  granddaughter  and. 
later  this  year,  a  trip  to  Greece.  I  was 
pretty  tripped  out.  Life  in  the  foothills  of 
the  Sierras  is  good,  quiet."  Barbara 
Beam  Denlson  (Bethesda  MD):  "Busy 
summer  with  visits  from  children  and 
grandchildren  and  visits  to  them  as  well. 
They  threw  a  lovely  50th  anniv.  party  for 
us  in  CA.  George  still  lobbying,  me  still 
framing,  both  golfing  (trying)  and  travel- 
ing. Sorry  to  have  missed  reunion." 

Sue  Styer  Ericksen  Cahlll  (Reading 
PA):  "I  took  up  golf  3  yrs.  ago.  After 
many  lessons  from  the  club  pro  and  my 
husband,  and  playing  3  times  a  wk.,  9 
mos.  a  yr.,  I'm  beginning  to  play  fairly 
well.  After  all  the  years  of  horse  show 
ribbons  and  trophies,  I've  now  brought 
home  a  golf  trophy!  I'm  so  glad  I  went  to 
reunion  and  reunited  with  my  old  class- 
mates —  I  will  long  cherish  those  week- 
end moments!"  Winkle  WImblsh  Chal- 
fant  (Ponte  Vedra  Beach  FL):  "Although  I 
was  unable  to  attend  our  50th  reunion, 
surely  the  next  best  thing  was  reading 
Lura's  reunion  booklet  containing  re- 
sponses from  so  many  of  us.  It  was  a 
delight  to  be  updated.  Ed  and  I  would 
love  to  see  you  all  as  you  travel  in  the 
vicinity  of  Ponte  Vedra."  The  reunion 
booklet,  initiated  and  assembled  by 
Class  Secretary  (now  retired)  Lura  Cole- 
man Wampler  (Wayne  PA),  contains  re- 
flections by  51  of  us.  It's  a  wonder  to 
read.   Lura  may  have  copies  available. 
To  order  one  ($6).  contact  her  at  Anne 
Rienecke  Clarke  (Wilton  CT)  also 
spends  time  in  FL.  in  Venice.  "1  do  enjoy 
goirtg  there  a  few  times  a  year,  espe- 
cially in  the  winter. 

Teddy  Hill  and  Liz  Few  (New  Orleans 
LA):  "We're  still  spending  a  couple  of 
weeks  in  Kenya  each  year  with  the  little 
conservancy  in  the  Mar  we  are  involved 
with.  This  year  we're  also  going  to  Zam- 
bia in  the  wet  (Emerald  sounds  better) 
season  when  the  bird  migration  is  full 
blown  and  there  are  hardly  any  tourists 


around.  It'll  be  hot  and  wet,  but  wild  and 
interesting.  Zambia  is  our  next  love  after 
Kenya.  We  had  an  NYC  house  party  of 
old  friends  from  Columbia.  SC.  Ellen 
Pringle  Read  was  with  us.  and  Elizabeth 
Meade  Howard  joined  us  for  dnnks  and 
dinner  when  we  could  get  her.  We  also 
saw  Molly  Haskell  '61  there.  We  were  at 
her  apt.  by  chance  on  the  very  night  she 
received  the  Guggenheim  Award  for  her 
next  book.  A  very  happy  occasion.  We 
went  to  CO  in  July,  having  reached  our 
limit  with  the  heat,  humidity,  politics  and 
BP  in  New  Orleans.  The  spiir  is  still  on 
our  minds,  as  are  the  images  of  dam- 
age to  people,  livelihood,  animals  and 
wetlands.  We'd  love  to  see  any  of  you." 
Jane  Headstream  Yerkes  (Seattle  WA): 
"PattI  Powell  Pusey  and  I  went  to  Hong 
Kong  last  Feb.  We're  both  married  to 
members  of  Pnnceton's  "Great  Class  of 
1958."  all  of  whom  were  invited  to  visit 
another  classmate.  Sir  Gordon  Wu,  in 
Hong  Kong.  A  week  touring  Hong  Kong 
and  environs  was  most  fascinating!  Last 
spnng.  Leonard  and  I  had  a  visit  with 
Nancy  Corson  GIbbes  and  then  went  on 
to  Mulberry,  a  beautiful  plantation  near 
Camden,  SC.  Former  SBC  president  Eliz- 
abeth Muhlenfeld  wrote  a  wonderful  and 
learned  book  about  former  resident 
Mary  Chesnut.  Come  visit  any  time  in 
Seattle." 

Carolyn  King  Ratcllffe  (White  Stone, 
VA):  "We  took  a  tnp  to  Egypt  with  our 
family  (11  of  us)  last  summer,  in  cele- 
bration of  our  50th  wedding  anniv.  It 
was  hot,  but  the  international  news  was 
about  the  heat  on  the  U.S.  East  Coast, 
which  was  hotter  than  Egypt!  Also, 
daughter  Cathy  and  granddaughter  Car- 
olyn were  treated  to  a  wonderful  back- 
stage tour  of  the  Broadway  show.  Lion 
King,  by  Lucy  Martin  Glanlno's  daugh- 
ter. Antonia."  Lucy  (NYC)  explains  fur- 
ther: "Antonia's  currently  the  production 
stage  manager.  She  loves  it!  Disney 
loves  her  as  well  and  sends  her  out  to 
do  promo  work  for  the  show  before  a 
road  production  goes  to  a  city.  Her  hus- 
band Joel  Hoestra's  show.  "Rock  of 
Ages."  IS  also  playing  on  Broadway.  All 
80s  rock  music.  Great  cast,  cute  story 
and  Joel  is  on  stage  as  the  lead  gui- 
tanst  for  the  rock  band.  I'm  sure  Anto- 
nia and  Joel  would  be  happy  to  give 
backstage  tours  if  they're  there."  Anita 
Perrin  Grymes  (Richmond,  VA):  "It  was 
wonderful  to  be  with  so  many  accom- 
plished and  energetic  women  at  re- 
union. The  best  part  was  reconnecting 
with  old  friends  that  I  hadn't  seen  in 
years,  especially  Mary  Anne  Claiborne 
Johnston  and  Robin  Ould  Rentsch." 
Jane  Ellis  Covington  (Richmond,  VA) 
and  Isabel  Ware  Burch  (Williamsburg, 
VA).  new  class  co-presidents:  "Having 
said  to  ourselves  that  the  50th  might  be 
our  last  reunion,  we  are  eating  our 
words  —  big  time!  It  was  so  great  being 
back  on  that  gorgeous  campus  and  re- 
connecting with  old  friends  that  we  ask 
you  to  mark  your  virtual  calendars  now 
for  May  2015.  No  excuses  —  tempus 
fugitr 


1961 


Elizabeth  Hutchins  Sharland 

1724  Aberdeen  Cir. 
Crofton.  MD  21114 
thefroghall@verizon.net 

Mary  Denny  Scott  Wray  sees  lots  of 
her  family,  both  in  Richmond  and  NY: 
Mystic,  CT:  and  Rshers  Island  in  Block 
Island  Sound.  Larry  and  Cella  Williams 
Dunn  visited  her  on  the  island,  and  she 
sees  Emily  FitzHugh  and  Molly  Haskell 
in  NY.  She's  also  seen  MIml  GIbbs 
Piper.  Also  in  Richmond,  Susie  Prichard 
Pace  "keeps  movin'  along,"  caring  for 
wheelchair-bound  George,  4  children 
and  6  grands.  She  enjoys  "simple  pleas- 
ures like  a  ride  in  the  country  with  her 
daughter  Margaret."  Judy  Harris  Cutting 
and  Tom  celebrated  their  51st  anniv.  in 
Richmond.  Tom  grew  up  in  Fort  Smith, 
where  they  live  a  few  months  of  the  yr. 
for  "a  western  twist."  That  also  brings 
them  closer  to  Dallas,  where  their 
daughter  and  her  tnplets  (10)  reside.  In 
Feb.,  Judy  and  Tom  drove  to  NY  and  got 
snowed  in  (with  the  rest  of  the  Middle 
Atlantic).  "Saw  6  shows,  ate  well  and 
made  daily  visits  to  the  bank."  Last 
summer  they  enjoyed  fun  and  culture  in 
Chautauqua.  NY.  Judy  ends.  "We  do  en- 
courage each  other  with  our  tales." 

Marjorle  Ann  "Oeeda"  Hill  Bradford 
and  Reed  celebrated  their  50th  anniv. 
last  Jun.  with  family,  friends  and  locals 
—  "a  wonderful  time  for  us.  Though 
roommate  Faith  Bullls  Mace  couldn't 
make  it,  but  after  exchanging  e-mails 
and  pictures,  it's  "great  getting  back  to- 
gether." In  '59  and'60  Reed  was  sta- 
tioned with  the  Army  in  Worms:  they 
thought  a  4-mo.  honeymoon  in  Germany 
on  Uncle  Sam  would  be  nice.  Reed's 
Colonel  changed  their  plans  for  a  NY 
wedding:  their  parents,  her  sister  and 
"what  family  could  get  away"  joined 
some  parental  friends  and  Reed's  army 
buddies  for  the  wedding.  The  required 
civil  ceremony  in  the  Worms  court- 
house, the  mayor  presiding,  and  the 
post  chaplain  conducted  the  beautiful 
church  ceremony  in  the  chapel.  They  en- 
joyed 4  mos.  in  Germany  before  return- 
ing stateside. 

Stevie  Barutio  Welch  will  celebrate 
her  50th  anniv.  in  Sept.  "Our  son  and 
his  wife  treated  us  to  a  thp  in  Apr.  to  LA 
as  an  early  anniv.  gift.  We  watched  the 
Santa  Anna  Derby  and  the  Pacific  again. 
Our  oldest  grandson  is  in  his  3rd  year  of 
med.  School  and  our  youngest  grand- 
daughter is  starting  middle  school.  Find 
all  5  of  them  fascinating.  We're  still 
horse  racing  fans  with  trips  to  Lexing- 
ton. Louisville  and  Tampa  where  the 
ponies  love  running.  Cella  Williams 
found  me  on  facebook.  and  I  hope  we 
can  keep  up.  Would  love  to  hear  from 
others." 

MImi  Lucas  Reming  and  Peter  cele- 
brated their  50th  in  Jun.  in  Savannah, 
with  family  and  members  of  their  wed- 
ding party,  including  bridesmaids  Lou 
Chapman  Hoffman  with  Don.  and  Cella 
Williams  Dunn  with  Larry.  All  enjoyed  a 
picnic  at  Celia's  country  home,  and  Sat. 
dinner  at  their  son's  home,  the  Savan- 
nah project  for  the  television  show. 
"This  Old  House."  Sun.  began  with  wor- 
ship in  St.  John's  Episcopal  Church, 
where  Mimi  and  Peter  were  married. 


Calla  lilies  graced  the  altar  as  they  did 
50  yrs.  ago.  The  finale  was  a  midday 
dinner  at  the  Oglethorpe  Club,  where 
"Mimi  gave  the  perfect  toast."  Mimi  and 
Peter  continue  to  work  part  time:  Peter 
as  an  assistant  to  the  Dean  of  St.  Pe- 
ter's Episcopal  Cathedral,  and  Mimi  as 
a  senior  judge  on  the  FL  trial  court 
bench.  Their  greatest  joy  is  time  with 
their  3  sons:  Peter  and  his  wife  with  2 
children  in  Atlanta:  Lucas,  his  wife  and 
2  daughters  in  St.  Petersburg:  and 
youngest  son  Mills  in  Savannah  with  his 
wife  and  son. 

Last  fall.  Lou  Chapman  Hoffman  vis- 
ited Miss  Em  Whaley  Whipple  in 
Charleston.  They  hadn't  seen  each 
other  since  SBC.  Miss  Em  gave  Lou  a 
tour  of  houses  and  gardens,  the  high- 
light of  which  was  her  son's  artwork  in 
his  studio.  She  and  Dody  Prevost  Rags- 
daie  in  Raleigh  keep  up  by  phone.  Janna 
Staley  Rtzgerald  and  husband  Hans 
Tiefel  of  the  Coll.  of  William  and  Mary 
enjoy  Williamsburg  and  gardening. 
Janna  visits  her  mother  (103).  living 
solo  in  a  Charlottesville  condo.  Last 
May.  she  and  Hans  visited  in  Martha's 
Vineyard  and  on  the  way  back  saw  col- 
lege friends,  including  Anne  Worboys 
Buske.  whose  daughter  Dana  had 
moved  her  close  to  her  home  in  Arling- 
ton, MA  and  Holly  ChaikowskI  Davis  in 
Lebanon,  PA.  She  hears  from  Lucy  Giles 
Richey  busy  with  grandchildren  and 
dogs.  "The  most  beautiful  child  ever  is, 
of  course"  Hunter  Staley  Fitzgerald,  who 
joined  the  rest  of  her  family  at  the 
beach  in  Jun. 

Some  of  us  mentioned  our  projects. 
Judy  Greer  Schuiz  has  restoration  proj- 
ects: at  Thomas  Jefferson's  retreat. 
Poplar  Forest:  then  an  1840s  vintage 
house  in  Bedford,  serving  as  a  Parish 
House  for  the  Lutheran  Church  Steve  is 
helping  to  establish  there:  and  lately,  a 
girls'  school  Konnarack.  which  her 
grandfather  helped  found  in  the  moun- 
tains of  Southwestern  VA  in  the  Depres- 
sion. She  helps  with  Lynchburg's  5-year- 
old  opera  company  and  has  her  piano 
students.  They  visit  their  "delightful 
grandchildren."  in  Rye.  just  north  of 
NYC.  and  in  Providence,  Rl.  When  living 
in  her  creekside  cottage  near  the 
Chesapeake,  Margaret  Gwathmey  sup- 
ports the  "dynamic"  West  Riverkeeper. 
She  volunteers,  mostly  testing  the  water 
for  why  the  critters  have  so  much  trou- 
ble thriving.  The  local  umbrella  civic  as- 
sociation has  found  that  finding  a 
dorque  to  be  secretary  is  harder  than 
finding  a  vice  president,  so  Bette 
Hutchins  Sharland,  between  Bowie  and 
Annapolis,  is  back  taking  minutes.  In 
staring  down  a  bad  birthday  last  Jan. 
and  early  Feb.,  she  realized  that  older 
women  should  identify  the  men  who 
need  an  extra  Valentine,  buy.  sign  "your 
secret  admirer."  and  drive  to  a  Post  Of- 
fice 50  mi.  away,  hopefully  in  the  next 
state,  before  mailing  them.  The  "Red 
Rock  News"  ran  a  feature  of  Laura  Con- 
way Nason  out  in  Sedona,  AZ.  Laura 
runs  The  French  Group,  who  meet 
Thursdays  to  speak  and  keep  French  a 
part  of  their  lives.  She  and  Jack  enjoy 
regular  visits  from  friends  "back  east" 
and  their  2  sons,  one  outside  Philadel- 
phia, and  the  other  in  Olympia.  WA.  Her 
family  love  hiking  in  the  red  rocks.  Laura 
and  Jack  enjoyed  a  visit  to  San  Diego 


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with  his  Dartmouth  classmates  and  get 
back  to  Penn  almost  every  autumn. 

Susan  Cone  Scott  moved  into  "a 
lovely  condo"  despite  all  that  snow  last 
winter.  Like  many,  she  says  "Best  trips 
are  visits  to  1  child  in  New  Orleans  and 
1  in  Austin."  Penny  Stanton  Meyer 
spent  last  winter  back  on  MD's  Eastern 
Shore,  shoveling  more  snow  than  did 
Vermonters.  and  has  now  moved  to  be 
near  family  and  old  friends.  Her  38  won- 
derful yrs.  raising  kids  and  teaching  in 
the  countryside  are  special  memories. 
Son  David  and  family  are  in  Carbondale. 
where  he  teaches  at  CO  Rocky  Mountain 
School.  Susannah  and  family  live  near 
Tampa,  where  she  teaches.  Penny  says 
both  are  great  for  a  visit.  She  planned 
to  be  just  back  from  Costa  Rica  now. 

Many  enjoy  travel.  Alicia  Laing  Salis- 
bury and  John  escaped  a  "really  cold 
snowy  KS  winter  in  Palm  Desert.  CA. 
and  a  hot.  humid  summer  by  spending 
the  season"  at  their  place  in  Grand 
Lake.  CO.  They've  just  returned  from  an 
excursion  through  the  German.  Italian. 
Austrian  and  Swiss  Alps  and  saw  the 
passion  play  in  Oberammergau,  and 
have  traveled  in  South  America  in  the 
past  2  yrs. 

1962 

Parry  Ellice  Adam 

33  Pleasant  Run  Road 
Remington.  NJ  08822 

With  many  thanks  to  Allison  Moore 
Garrett,  here  are  our  tidbits.  Allison  and 
Tom  still  live  in  Memphis.  They  have  10 
■grandchildren.  The  oldest  2  granddaugh- 
ters are  at  Vanderbilt  and  UVA.  Allison 
works  part  time  as  a  psychologist,  spe- 
cializing in  eating  disorders  and 
women's  issues.  She  and  Tom  spend 
time  in  Vero  Beach  in  winter.  Allison  had 
a  great  visit  with  Douglas  Dockery 
Thomas  at  her  gorgeous  home  in  CT 
this  summer. 

1963 

Jane  Goodridge 

31-C  Archdale  Street 
Charleston,  SC  29401 
jane_goodridge@att.net 

Many  thanks  to  those  who  responded 
to  my  news  request!  For  those  who 
don't  have  email,  please  send  your 
news  to  me  for  the  next  issue  as  soon 
as  possible. 

Chris  Devol  Wardlow's  granddaugh- 
ter Anna  Devol  Richards  will  be  attend- 
ing Sweet  Briar  in  fall.  Is  the  1st  grand- 
daughter from  '63  to  attend  SBC?  Chris 
and  Anna's  mother  Dianna  plan  to  at- 
tend Parents  Weekend  in  Oct. 

Cynthia  Livingstone  GIbert  continues 
as  an  infectious  disease  physician  at 
the  VA  Medical  Center  in  Washington, 
D.C..  and  is  a  professor  of  medicine  at 
George  Washington  U.  Both  of  her  chil- 
dren are  physicians:  son  Chris  and  his 
wife  have  3  children,  one  of  them  — 
Sophia  (10)  —  loves  anything  to  do  with 
horses:  her  daughter  Jennifer  is  at  the 
U.  of  KY  in  Lexington  so  Cynthia  visits 
the  Bluegrass  State  every  few  mos.  She 
had  lunch  with  Valerie  Elbrick  Hanion  in 
summer  and  spoke  with  Cheri  Rtzger- 
ald  Burchard  recently. 


Connecting  with  our  classmates  in 
Europe  is  always  special.  From  Den- 
mark. Harriet  Reese  Jensen  is  busy  with 
'senior  nanny  duty'  as  her  daughter  is 
divorced,  working  full  time,  and  living 
nearby  with  3  small  children.  In  May  she 
and  some  Danish  fhends  visited 
Moscow  and  took  a  river  cruise  up  the 
Volga  and  through  a  couple  of  lakes  to 
St  Petersburg.  She  never  expected  that 
she  would  find  herself  standing  on  the 
Red  Square  or  touring  a  section  of  the 
Kremlin.  In  Aug.  she  plans  to  spend  10 
days  in  Provence  before  school  starts 
and  senior  nanny  has  to  gear  up!  From 
Germany  Nerlssa  vom  Baur  Roehrs 
wrote  not  only  about  her  music  but 
about  her  Siamese  cats!  Last  fall  a  local 
radio  station  programmed  some  of  her 
songs  for  a  half  hour  over  2  wks.  and 
played  2  of  her  Christmas  carols  during 
Advent.  She  recently  wrote  a  song  (cho- 
rus and  full  orchestra)  for  her  old 
school,  at  the  request  of  the  departing 
headmistress,  for  the  installation  of  the 
new  headmistress  in  late  Sept.  which 
Nerissa  will  attend.  She  says  that  the 
school  is  "all  fired  up"  about  it  and  that 
the  music  director  thinks  it's  going  to  be 
"terrific." 

Stateside  Betty  Stanly  Cates  was 
surprised  to  see  Barbara  Rockefeller 
Bartlett,  Mary  Lou  Morton  Seilheimer 
and  Charlie,  and  Betty  Noland  Caravati 
at  a  successful  SB  event  in  Vero  Beach 
in  Feb.  Jo  Ellen  Parker  attended  and 
charmed  everyone.  The  distinguished 
professor  lecture  was  given  by  John 
Morrisey  —  this  "whale  of  a  man"  gave 
"a  whale  of  a  lecture"  on  whales.  Betty 
managed  a  brief  visit  with  Lea  Osborne 
Angeii  and  Jack  in  Vero  Beach  last  win- 
ter. Lu  Gardner  Mannion  and  Ed  spent  a 
night  with  her  on  their  way  back  to  TN 
after  a  Panama  Canal  cruise.  They  es- 
caped a  snowstorm  while  they  were 
away. 

From  the  mountains  Allle  Stemmons 
Simon's  news  centers  around  retire- 
ment —  completely  for  Heinz  and  par- 
tially for  her  since  her  travel  business 
has  dwindled  to  a  few  die-hard  clients 
who  don't  keep  her  too  busy.  They  spent 
the  summer  at  their  CO  home  "because 
TX  is  too  hot!"  They've  worked  out  about 
a  50/50  split  between  the  2  places. 
The  dog  and  cat  go  back  and  forth  with 
them  and  the  kids  visit  both.  Oldest 
daughter  Karen  is  building  a  house  near 
them  in  Snowmass  Village.  Lisa  Wood 
Hancock  and  Pete  spent  a  week  with 
them  and  they  went  to  a  marvelous  con- 
cert with  Joshua  Bell.  Allie  and  Heinz 
will  take  a  Mediterranean  cruise  this 
fall. 

Karen  Gill  Meyer  and  Jim  had  a  great 
trip  to  Kiawah.  SC.  this  spring:  they  also 
attended  the  Master's  and  U.S.  Open. 
They're  still  working  together  at  Morgan 
Stanley  Smith  Barney  with  no  plans  to 
retire  and  commute  to  Coronado  every 
weekend.  Karen  enjoys  her  stint  on  the 
SB  board  in  these  challenging  times. 

Nikki  Griess  Deupree  has  a  4th 
grandchild  (2nd  grandson)  thanks  to  her 
son  and  daughter-in-law.  Wanting  to 
downsize,  they  put  their  house  on  the 
market,  but  don't  know  where  they'll  go 
next!  They  have  a  condo  in  FL  so  they 
won't  be  out  on  the  street  if  the  house 
sells  quickly.  Kathy  Caldwell  Patten  is 
expecting  a  new  grandchild  in  Aug. 


Kathy  stays  busy  on  The  TN  Gorge  Land 
Trust.  2  book  clubs,  2  garden  clubs  and 
traveling.  In  Oct.  her  husband  got  a 
moose  hunting  permit  for  when  they're 
in  Eagle  Lake,  ME:  she's  wondering 
what  they're  going  to  do  with  a  1500  lb 
moose! 

Sue  Jones  Cansler  and  Chuck  took  2 
of  their  grandchildren  (twins,  10)  on  a  2- 
wk.  trip  from  Charleston.  SC,  to  Wash- 
ington, D.C.,  and  had  fun  seeing  some 
familiar  sights  through  new  eyes!  She 
stays  busy  with  the  Coastal  Symphony 
of  GA.  This  fall  they're  going  on  a 
Mediterranean  cruise  that  includes 
Egypt,  Israel,  Greece  and  Turkey.  Betsy 
Parker  McColl  and  Jim  love  being  grand- 
parents; they  see  2  granddaughters, 
Frances  (21  mos.)  and  Lucy  (3  mos.)  of- 
ten. Betsy  still  plays  tennis  and  has 
found  some  people  to  play  with  when 
they're  in  Blowing  Rock.  NC,  during  the 
summer.  Ann  Knickerbocker  McCulloch 
has  a  full  life  in  Houston  with  7  grand- 
children as  well  as  many  Iraqi.  Afghan 
and  Iranian  refugees  to  whom  she 
teaches  English  and  serves  as  an  Amer- 
ican grandmother. 

Anne  Carter  Brothers  and  family 
were  headed  for  the  Gulf  Coast  in  Jul. 
(will  she  survive  5  granddaughters  un- 
der 1  roof?)  Anne  says  she's  overcom- 
mitted  herself  for  the  fall  with  a  one- 
woman  show,  a  school  show  and 
Christmas  commissions,  but  plans  to 
take  it  easy  in  2011  to  enjoy  her  70th 
yr.!  Sallie  Yon  Williams  has  been  busy 
traveling  to  see  children,  grandchildren 
and  surrogate  children.  She  volunteers 
at  the  local  hospital  and  helps  with 
school  cookbook  projects.  She  sees 
Barbara  Yokum  Miller,  who  looks  great, 
whenever  they  come  to  Sandbridge,  VA, 
from  the  Washington  area. 

By  the  time  you  read  this  Betsey 
Beale  should  have  recovered  from  a 
fractured  right  fibula  which  is  keeping 
her  housebound;  we  enjoy  marathon 
phone  calls  every  week. 


1964 


Ginny  deBuys 

H16  Shirley  Lane 
Lawrenceville.  NJ  08648 
gdebuys@comcast.net 

It's  wonderful  to  hear  from  class- 
mates any  time.  Grace  Mary  Dates 
heard  from  fellow  Texan  Margaret  Gas- 
ton Clayton.  She  went  to  SMU  and  did 
graduate  work  in  English  and  psych  else- 
where. "I've  been  married  for  46  yrs.  to 
a  lawyer,  philosopher  and  rancher.  We 
have  2  children:  Christopher  who  lives 
nearby  and  is  married  with  2  daughters, 
and  Catherine  (36)  married  with  2 
daughters  living  in  AL.  I  breed  and  show 
Cavalier  King  Charies  Spaniels  and  en- 
joy church  and  community  work."  Carol 
EckmanTaylor  and  David  are  fine  as  are 
her  granddaughter  (9)  and  her  mother 
who  live  with  them.  "I  work  very  much 
full  time  with  a  small  law  firm  I  helped 
start  5  yrs.  ago.  David  runs  the  house 
and  several  acres  of  vegetables  when 
he  isn't  motorcycling  all  over  the  U.S. 
and  abroad.  My  specialties  are  taxes 
and  American  Giri  dolls."  Dona  Van  Ars- 
dale  Jones  got  an  update  from  Frances 
Lee-Vandell.  "I'm  still  reconstructing  the 


C  LASS     NOTES 


1780  house  I  took  down  in  Chesterfield 
County,  board  by  board,  brick  by  brick. 
Trying  to  get  LEED  certification  and  im- 
prove the  farm  surrounding  it.  I  have  5 
granchildren:  the  oldest  at  Woodberry 
Forest,  his  sister  at  Chatham  Hall."  She 
also  adds  that  the  great  blizzard  slowed 
them  down  a  bit,  but  that  she  had  "a 
great  winter  teaching  skiing  at  Winter- 
green."  (It's  in  VA.)  As  for  me.  Ginny  de- 
Buys.  I  may  join  the  working  world  for  a 
short  spell. 


1965 


Sally  McCrady  Hubbard 

52  Sherwood  Trail 
Sewanee  TN  37375-2166 
sally@hubbard.net 

Please,  please,  send  your  new  email 
addresses  to  Bonnie  Seitz  at  Sweet 
Briar  (seitz@sbc.edu)  and  to  me,  since  I 
don't  request  class  news  by  mail! 

The  45th  reunion  was  a  happy  visit 
with  classmates  and  a  positive  introduc- 
tion to  the  new  president,  Jo  Ellen 
Parker.  Laura  Haskell  Phlnizy  handed 
over  the  class  presidency  to  Brenda 
Muhlinghaus  Barger,  and  I  was  rein- 
stated as  secretary.  To  add  a  focus  to 
our  class  notes,  we  decided  to  try  send- 
ing a  question  with  the  request  for  news 
—  what  are  your  memories  of  the  day 
John  Kennedy  was  shot. 

Vicky  Thoma  Barrette  retired  in 
spring  '08  after  36  yrs.  with  Baystate 
Health  in  western  MA,  to  relocate  to 
Portsmouth,  NH,  and  travel.  In  6/09 
she  and  Gene  moved  to  their  Tidewatch 
condo  near  the  ocean,  and  the  city  and 
skiing.  After  only  a  few  mos.  to  enjoy 
NH,  Gene  died  in  1/10.  Friends  visiting 
Portsmouth  are  welcome  to  visit  (603- 
373-0059).  Vicky  went  to  China 
with  Nancy  MacMeekin  in  Mar.  and  vis- 
ited relatives  in  Austin  .TX,  Seattle,  WA, 
and  Manitoulin  Island  on  Lake  Huron  in 
Ontario.  She  plans  a  trip  with  Nancy  to 
AK  and  is  going  to  Egypt  in  Oct. 

Melinda  Chapman  remembers  stand- 
ing in  front  of  her  dresser  on  the 
3rd  floor  of  Carson  when  someone  ran 
down  the  hall  screaming  the  news  from 
Dallas.  Her  1st  thought  was  that  our 
country  was  under  attack;  everyone  was 
so  nervous  about  the  Bay  of  Pigs.  She 
went  with  a  group  to  the  chapel  to  pray 
and  stayed  until  they  heard  Kennedy 
was  dead.  Melinda's  response  to 
Kennedy's  death  was  compounded  by 
her  zany  philosophy  teacher,  Dr.  Crowe, 
who  took  the  class  on  a  field  trip  to 
Lynchburg  to  see  "Dr.  Strangelove:  How 
I  Learned  to  Love  the  Bomb."  Exciting 
family  news:  son  David  and  wife 
Melinda  and  their  4  children  (17.  14,  13 
and  10)  will  live  in  Germany  for  the  next 
3  yrs.  David  works  for  a  German  drug 
company  and  this  is  a  step  up  the  lad- 
der. Melinda  plans  to  visit  them:  the 
children  will  be  attending  an  interna- 
tional school  in  Frankfort. 

Elizabeth  Sutton  Healy  retired  from 
Park  School  in  Boston,  and  she  and  Jay 
have  given  up  their  Beacon  Hill  condo  to 
become  country  mice.  This  puts  them  in 


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Charlemont.  as  always,  and  In  Dublin, 
NH,  much  of  the  summer.  Jay  was  con- 
cerned that  she'd  be  bored  In  retire- 
ment, but  her  lists  of  things  to  do.  both 
house  projects  and  fun  projects,  will 
long  outlast  her!  Jay  still  has  his  lumber 
operation  In  western  MA.  plus  he  was 
appointed  a  year  ago  by  USDA  to  be 
state  director  for  rural  development  In 
MA.  CT  and  Rl.  Son  Eben  is  in  Philly. 
working  on  a  master's  in  education, 
hoping  to  teach  and  coach.  Daughter 
Elizabeth  Is  a  vet  tech  In  CO,  where  they 
love  to  visit. 

Scribble  Heuston  celebrates  our  own 
Elvira  Macmlllan  Tate  being  honored  as 
Outstanding  Alumna  of  the  Year!  She 
also  encourages  classmates  to  become 
members  of  the  Boxwood  Circle  —  that 
would  make  her  daughter-in-law.  chair- 
woman KImberley  Euston  '92.  very 
happy.  Scribble  volunteers  and  lives  in 
Jacksonville. 

Sally  McCrady  Hubbard  was  In  a  his- 
tory of  opera  class  at  Tulane  on 
11/22/63;  the  professor  dismissed  the 
class,  unable  to  speak.  She  went  to  her 
husband's  side  of  the  campus,  stunned 
and  afraid  and  found  him  unable  to 
speak  or  to  hear.  He  who  was  consid- 
ered a  dangerous  liberal  by  his  family 
and  an  arch-conservative  by  his  gradu- 
ate school  peers  —  how  could  he  gneve 
this  event?  She  couldn't  talk  with  him 
about  it.  It  shattered  her  illusions  that 
the  USA  was  somehow  different  from 
other  countries;  that  we  had  immunity 
from  guerilla  warfare,  from  assassina- 
tion. As  for  current  news.  Sally's  10 
mos.  as  office  manager  for  the  Sewa- 
nee  Summer  Music  Festival  ended  on  a 
high  note  (sorry!).  The  mo.-long  program 
was  successful:  145  talented  young  stu- 
dents attended,  the  faculty  was  happy, 
audiences  were  up.  donations  were  up. 
concerts  were  incredible,  and  the  festi- 
val ended  well  into  the  black  (after  years 
in  the  red). 

Nancy  MacMeekIn  and  Vicky  did  a 
whirlwind  trip  to  China  on  a  Chamber  of 
Commerce  tour,  seeing  pearls,  jade, 
silks  and  visiting  Beijing.  Xi'an  (the  ter- 
racotta warriors)  and  Shanghai.  It  was 
sleeting  and  snowing  the  day  they  went 
to  the  Great  Wall,  which  added  magic  to 
the  sight  of  the  wall  snaking  along  the 
mountain  ridges.  Nancy  remembers  be- 
ing in  Classical  Civilization  class  in  the 
auditorium  when  Abby  Mason  Browne 
burst  in  and  announced  "The  presi- 
dent's been  shot!"  Before  she  under- 
stood. Nancy's  1st  thought  was  "Who 
would  shoot  President  Pannell?" 

Mary  K.  Lee  McDonald  remembers 
seeing  an  emotional  side  of  her  classi- 
cal civilization  professor  that  day.  She 
had  thought  him  an  ancient  stoic  Greek 
who  never  showed  emotion.  Mary  K,  is 
still  working  hard  in  real  estate;  hus- 
band John  is  busy  with  HO  model  trains. 
Boy  Scouts,  shooting  sports  and  golf. 
Their  granddaughter  (4)  is  in  Richmond; 
their  grandson  (6  wks.)  is  moving  to 
Penn  State  where  both  parents  have 
teaching  positions.  Inveterate  traveler. 
Mary  K.'s  been  or  is  going  to  China.  AZ. 
Hatteras.  Sugar  Mountain.  NC.  in  Au- 
gust (where  she  hopes  to  connect 
with  Alice  Mighell  Ficken  again).  NY. 
and  Santa  Fe  in  the  winter. 

Laura  Haskell  Phinlzy  remembers 
11/22  as  overcast.  She  didn't  know 
how  to  feel,  act  or  react;  so  tried  to 


study.  Daughter  Laura's  family  moved 
into  their  new.  larger  home  in  D.C. 
across  from  Lafayette  Park.  Grandsons 
Wesley  and  Stewart  visited  Laura  and 
Stewart  in  Augusta. 

Mllbrey  Sebrlng  Raney  was  in  the  li- 
brary stacks  that  Fri.  afternoon.  She 
came  out  for  a  break  and  saw  Miss 
Muncy  running  down  the  corridor,  tears 
streaming  down  her  face,  calling  out  the 
news.  Mibs  was  overwhelmed  by  the 
news  and  by  the  fact  that  Miss  Muncy 
was  crying.  She  was  stunned  and  un- 
able to  study. 

Sally  Rasco  Thomas  was  attending 
the  U.  of  Madrid  when  Kennedy  was 
shot,  and  may  have  heard  the  news 
sooner  than  friends  in  VA  did.  because 
she  had  a  friend  whose  husband  was 
stationed  at  the  American  airbase.  Sally 
went  to  her  friend's  apt.  while  Kennedy 
was  still  en-route  to  the  hospital  to  lis- 
ten to  the  Armed  Forces  network  bul- 
letins. She  attended  a  memohal  service 
at  the  American  Embassy.  Other  news 
from  Sally  is  that  HI  is  part  of  her  terri- 
tory, and  she's  going  there  with  her  old- 
est granddaughter  during  the  Honolulu 
Heart  Walk. 

After  reunion.  Laura  Phlnizy  wrote 
President  Parker  an  interesting  ques- 
tion: "To  whom  are  you  marketing  SBC 
now?  Where  are  you  finding  girls  who 
want  to  come?  What  drives  them  to  look 
at  an  all-girls'  college?"  Jo  Ellen's  an- 
swer is  of  interest  to  us  all;  "These 
days,  most  students  tell  us  they  choose 
Sweet  Briar  because  of  specific  pro- 
grams we  offer.  That  is.  they  come  be- 
cause of  the  strength  of  the  business 
program,  or  creative  writing,  or  engineer- 
ing, or  the  equestrian  program,  or  any  of 
our  other  outstanding  offerings.  Most  of 
them  are  not  specifically  looking  for  a 
women's  college.  It's  only  after  they 
study  here  for  a  while  that  they  recog- 
nize all  the  advantages  of  single-sex  ed- 
ucation. Many  students  also  tell  us  that 
they  choose  Sweet  Briar  because  of  the 
beauty  of  the  land.  A  typical  comment  is 
'I  pulled  in  the  gates  and  felt  this  was 
the  place  I  wanted  to  be.' 

"So  our  typical  student  these  days 
has  chosen  Sweet  Bhar  because  of  its 
strong  academic  reputation  overall  and 
the  presence  of  some  particular  pro- 
gram that  interests  her.  She  is  also  gen- 
erally someone  who  appreciates  the 
beauty  of  the  land  and  may  be  athletic 
or  'outdoorsy.'  She  is  clearly  willing  to 
attend  a  women's  college,  but  she  has 
considered  both  single  sex  and  coed  op- 
tions, and  generally  made  her  choice 
based  on  academic  programs  and  stu- 
dent experience." 


1966 

Randi  Miles  Long 

19  Hidden  Valley  Road 
Lafayette.  CA  94549 
randlpl@aol.com 

Sad  news  first.  Molly  Thrombly  Bai- 
ley died  on  5/14/10  due  to  a  freak 
drowning  accident.  She's  survived  by 
her  husband.  John.  2  children,  and  3 
grandchildren.  John  Bailey's  address  is 
1213  E.  Shelby  St.  No.  16  in  Seattle.  WA 
98102. 

DIanna  "Peppie"  Yaeger  Rankin 
writes  that  she  dearly  misses  Sharon 


Price  Quill  who  died  last  summer. 
2010.  Herb  and  I  keep  up  with  Jim  Quill 
who  tells  us  that  the  local  Garden  Club 
and  Presbyterian  Church  have  made 
lovely  tributes  to  Sharon.  Peppie  and 
Tom  have  moved  to  McLean.  VA.  as  Pep- 
pie has  accepted  the  position.  Director 
of  Equestrian  Programs  at  The  Madeira 
School. 

This  year  begins  Meredith  Aldrich's 
34th  yr.  with  Childrens  Hours'  Primary 
School.  She's  looking  forward  to  sum- 
mer and  the  renewal  it  will  bring  after  an 
encounter  with  lung  cancer.  She  has 
been  undergoing  treatment  at  Dana  Fat- 
her in  Boston.  She  welcomes  visitors 
who  might  find  themselves  near 
Geneva.  NY.  or  Martha's  Vineyard.  MA. 
Her  email  is  moodleahws.edu. 

A  destination  also  to  keep  in  mind  is 
Sweet  Briar  College  for  our  45th  reunion 
May  20-22.  2011.  I'm  glad  that  Sharon 
Quill  and  i  took  the  time  to  attend  our 
40th.  It  turned  out  to  be  Sharon's  last 
reunion.  We  never  know  what  tomorrow 
brings  our  way.  Missy  Spruance  Talbot 
writes  that  5  yrs.  have  passed  since 
she  had  her  2005  stroke.  She  reminds 
all  of  us  that  "God  is  good." 

Many  of  you  love  staying  connected 
with  SBC  friends.  I  feel  blessed  to  have 
Penn  Willets  Mullin  close  by;  we  enjoy 
fun  times  together  during  the  yr.  Hope  to 
see  Robin  Cutler  as  she  has  a  daughter 
and  2  grandsons  who  live  in  San  Fran- 
cisco and  also  Tia  Campbell  McMillan 
who  has  2  children  and  5  grandchildren 
here  also.  Hopefully.  Nancy  Schmitt 
Bishop  and  Keenan  Colton  Kelsey  can 
join  us  as  they  too  are  in  the  Bay  Area. 

This  yr..  Herb  and  I  visited  Makanah 
Dunham  Morriss  and  Bob  at  their  farm 
in  Forest.  VA.  They  have  beautiful  prop- 
erty outside  Lynchburg  for  themselves 
and  their  horses.  While  we  were  there. 
Kit  Baker  Syndor  from  up  the  road 
stopped  by.  She  is  very  proud  to  be  a 
grandmother.  Betty  Booker  Morriss 
says  Makanah  is  up  to  a  gazillion  activi- 
ties. Betty  gets  to  see  Makanah  and 
Bob  a  lot  as  Betty's  husband  Dabney  is 
Bob's  brother.  Betty  herself  is  very  ac- 
tive writing  Boomer  related  articles, 
managing  a  rental  property,  and  serving 
as  herfamily-o-origin  matriarch. 

Sally  Kalber  Fiedler  and  Jay  saw 
Jane  Taylor  Ryan  and  Jack  this  yr.  Sally 
has  a  grandson  (7)  and  wishes  his  fam- 
ily lived  closer  than  OR.  She  and  Jay 
loved  being  at  SBC  recently,  and  they 
were  impressed  with  the  architecture 
and  natural  beauty  of  the  campus  and 
both  the  past  and  current  presidents. 

Penn  Willets  Mullin  and  her  SBC 
roommates  Jane  Nelson,  Keenan 
Colton  Kelsey  and  Susan  Dodson  Hlller 
look  forward  to  their  yearly  reunions. 
Penn  and  George  enjoy  a  life  busy  with 
grandchildren,  backpacking  and  fly-fish- 
ing. Penn  enjoys  her  teaching  and  tutor- 
ing creative  writing  in  nearby  schools. 

Suzy  Mosley  Helms  and  Nelson  look 
forward  to  another  summer  at  Chau- 
tauqua and  expect  to  see  Marcy  Rsher. 
Harrlette  Horsey  Sturges  and  Penny 
Steketee  SIdor. 

This  was  also  a  yr.  of  change  for 
some  of  us.  Andrea  Pearson  Penning- 
ton will  retire  from  her  28-yr.  job  as 
Court  Referee  at  Slnckland  Youth  Cen- 
ter. She  and  Al  are  looking  forward  to  a 
cross-country  driving  trip  as  their  1st  ad- 
venture. 


Katie  Pritchett  Mitchell  is  retired 
from  residential  real  estate  after  30  yrs. 
Now  is  time  for  she  and  Jim  to  concen- 
trate on  8  grandchildren  and  her  3  chil- 
dren. She  enjoyed  a  visit  with  Mar- 
guerite McKee  Moss  and  heard  from 
Carey  Judy  Weathers  who  is  an  emerg 
ing  artist  and  enjoys  her  new  hobby  and 
all  her  grandchildren. 

Marcia  Pace  Lindstrom's  husband 
retired  as  rector  of  St.  Thomas  Episco- 
pal Church  in  Apr.  and  they  moved  to 
Franklin,  NC.  Marcia  has  found  a  book 
club,  duplicate  bridge  and  a  good  hair 
stylist  so  all  is  well. 

While  some  classmates  are  facing 
new  adventures  as  they  retire,  others 
are  passionate  about  their  current  work. 
Martha  Madden  Swanson  and  David 
will  make  a  return  trip  to  Kenya  to  cele- 
brate the  grand  opening  of  the  new 
buildings  for  the  school  they  support  — 
a  high  school  for  students  who  have 
been  orphaned  by  Aids. 

Lee  MacKubIn  Miller  is  busy  working 
with  the  homeless  and  mentally  im- 
paired. She  loves  being  a  grandmother 
of  2. 

Barbara  Dublin  Van  Cleve  is  an 
emergency  room  chaplain  for  our  hospi- 
tal system  in  Greensboro.  NC.  but  has 
time  for  long  tnps  to  Scotland  and  Ire- 
land and  trips  with  family  to  celebrate 
daughters'  educational  decrees. 

Cherry  Brown  Peters  is  still  a  busi- 
ness analyst  with  Suntrust  Bank.  She 
sings  in  the  church  choir  and  serves  on 
a  volunteer  board. 

Vicki  Chainsky  Verity  is  president  of 
the  local  hospice  and  serves  on  the 
board  of  the  SC  Coastal  Conservation 
League. 

Judy  Wilson  Grant  is  still  involved 
with  the  Denver  Debutante  Ball,  the  Gar- 
den Club  of  Denver,  the  CO  Cattlemen's 
Agricultural  Land  Trust  and  the  board  of 
directors  for  Sweet  Briar.  They're  enjoy- 
ing their  1st  grandchild. 

Jane  Ellen  Glasser's  2nd  book. 
"Light  Persists."  won  the  Tampa  Review 
Prize  for  Poetry  and  her  book.  "On  the 
Corner  of  Yesterday."  was  just  released 
from  Pudding  House  Publications,  De- 
spite all  her  wnting.  she  still  has  time  to 
enjoy  her  3  grandchildren. 

Another  writer  is  Sally  Van  Winkle 
Campbell  who  has  a  new  book.  "Saving 
Kentucky.  Greening  the  Bluegrass." 
coming  out  in  Oct.  It  has  been  a  7-yr. 
project.  (See 
media.savingkentucky.com) 

Jody  Nolan  Old  and  Randy  opened  a 
consultation  practice  in  Vero  Beach.  FL. 
for  wellness  through  nutrition  and  herbal 
medicine  (intuneherbalists.com).  Jody 
lives  close  to  Marilyn  Garabrant  Morris 
and  enjoys  golf  with  Debbie  Haslam 
Penlston  who  returned  from  Africa  and 
was  delighted  to  see  the  Big  Five  on  Sa- 
fari. 

Other  travelers  include  Jean  Camp- 
bell Barquin  who  recently  had  fun  trips 
to  Spain.  France  and  Italy.  They  expect 
their  1st  grandchild  in  Nov. 

Ellie  Gilmore  Massie  loves  their 
move  to  Plymouth.  MA.  where  they  play 
golf,  tennis  and  bridge  and  enjoy  visits 
from  children  who  live  nearby.  Ellie  sings 
in  various  groups. 

TIa  Campbell  McMillan  also  moved 
to  a  new  house  in  Sheperdstown.  WV. 
overlooking  the  Potomac  River.  She's 
learning  how  to  fly  fish. 


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Sidney  Turner  says  this  was  an 
amazing  yr,  in  the  Baltimore/Washington 
area  with  over  80  in.  of  snow.  They  find 
life  gets  more  difficult  in  entertaining  as 
one  must  consider  diabetes,  high  blood 
pressure.  Crohn's  disease  etc.  when 
planning  meal.  As  for  Herb  and  I.  our 
lives  too  are  filled  with  travel,  birding. 
church  and  family  and  grandchildren  ac- 
tivities, even  though  they're  in  NC.  The 
most  fulfilling  thing  though,  is  tutoring 
2nd  graders  in  inner  city  Oakland  once  a 
week.  The  things  these  children  experi- 
ence in  their  out  of  school  lives  over- 
whelm us. 

Hope  to  see  you  May  2a22.  2011 
for  our  45th  reunion.  If  you  haven't 
given  me  your  email  address,  please  do 
so  as  it  makes  this  job  so  much  easier. 
Please  title  your  email  "SBC."  give  both 
your  maiden  and  married  name  and  use 
our  email,  hrlongl3@sbcglobal.net. 


1967 


Diane  Dalton 

1014  N  Astor  St..  Apt.  43 
Milwaukee,  Wl  53202 
dbdalton@milwaukeerep.com 


1968 


Lynne  Gardner  Detmer 

125  Wareham's  Point 
Williamsburg.  VA  23185 
lgdetmer@aol.com 


1969 


Nancy  Crawford  Bent 

14  Popping  Brook  Rd. 
Sherborn,  MA  01770 
ascb614@comcast.net 

i  have  sad  news  to  report.  Rrst,  Win 
Waterman  Gildehaus  (Moline,  IL)  died  in 
11/09  of  a  rare  cancer  diagnosed  2  yrs. 
earlier,  after  Win  and  Tom  returned  from 
a  family  wedding  in  India.  Susan  Scan- 
Ian  wrote:  "Win  fought  without  complaint 


or  self-pity  for  nearly  2  yrs..  refusing  to 
give  up  hope.  Tom's  devotion  and  deter- 
mination probably  added  a  year  to  her 
(life],  allowing  her  to  meet  a  couple  new 
grandchildren."  In  summer  '09,  Nancy 
Wendling  Peacock  and  Susan  decided 
it  was  time  to  say  goodbye  and  flew  to 
IL.  where  they  had  "a  wonderful  couple 
days  recalling  and  even  making  great 
memories."  Win  and  Tom  took  Sue  and 
Nanner  on  a  behind-the-scenes  tour  of 
Davenport,  lA's  Figge  Art  Museum  (Win 
in  a  wheelchair  but  still  game).  Win  and 
Tom  were  involved  in  its  creation  and, 
as  chairman  of  the  board,  Tom  was  in- 
strumental in  bringing  Jackson  Pollock's 
most  famous  drip  painting  and  22  other 
modern  masterpieces  to  The  Rgge  from 
the  U.  of  lA.  "Nanner  was  able  to  fly  out 
for  the  funeral.  In  Win's  honor,  all  the 
women  wore  crazy  patterned  and 
brightly  colored  stockings  or  socks.  It 
was  Win's  fashion  trademark;  she  al- 
ways had  the  legs  to  carry  them  off.  The 
men  followed  suit  with  wild  ties  and 
vests.  Win  would  have  loved  that 
touch." 

I  was  shocked  to  hear  in  Jun.  that 
Kelthley  Rose  Miller's  (Palm  Beach,  FL) 
husband  Dwight  died  suddenly  while 
they  were  vacationing  in  the  Dominican 
Republic.  I'm  sure  you  all  join  me  in 
sending  our  deepest  sympathy  to  Keith- 
ley  and  the  Rose-Miller  families. 

Martha  Brewer  (NoLa)  had  a  chal- 
lenging year,  breaking  her  wrist  in 
11/09  and  undergoing  several  surger- 
ies to  repair  it,  successfully.  Then  her 
spouse,  Susan  Landry,  was  diagnosed 
with  cancer.  As  of  Aug..  Martha  and  Su- 
san are  meeting  the  treatments  (not 
surprisingly)  with  stamina  and  style. 

MA  misses  her,  but  Ronde  Kneip 
Bradley  (Brooklyn,  NY)  has  moved  to 
take  a  new  job  at  Wylie  publishing,  for 
whom  she  has  worked  in  college  text- 
book sales  for  yrs.  She  appears  to  be 
reveling  in  Big  City  life,  e.g.  walks  in  B'- 
lyn  Heights  and  suppers  at  a  nearby 
Ethiopian  restaurant. 

I  met  Ridgely  Fuller  (Waltham.  MA) 
and  Helen  Willingham  Meadors  (Rabun 


CLASS     NOTES 


Anne  Sheffield  Hale  '54 

Anne  Sheffield  Hale  '54  died  Sunday, 
May  30,  2010,  while  with  her  family  in 
Alabama.  Anne's  husband,  Bradley, 
served  on  the  College's  board  of  direc- 
tors from  1992  to  2000.  Anne  and 
Bradley  have  been  philanthropic  lead- 
ers at  the  College  and  were  key  donors 
to  Our  Campaign  For  Her  World.  Anne 
was  a  member  of  the  Silver  Rose  Soci- 
ety and  the  Indiana  Fletcher  Williams 
Associates.  In  1969,  she  instigated 
and  was  the  first  chair  of  Sweet  Briar 
Living  Room  Learning  in  Atlanta.  She 
also  served  as  the  Atlanta  Club  presi- 
dent and  was  on  her  Reunion  Gifts 
Committee  in  2004  for  her  50th  reunion.  In  2008,  The  Geor- 
gia Trust  for  Historic  Preservation  honored  Anne  with  the 
Chairman's  Award,  which  recognizes  individuals  for  a  lifetime 
of  dedication  to  the  cause  of  historic  preservation. 


Recently  Deceased 

Louise  Miller  Mann  '23  Oct.  21,  1997 

Mary  Holt  Rosenberger  '27  Nov.7,  2005 

Elinore  Gibbs  Brueckner  '28  May  11,  1993 

Josephine  Halsey  Day  '28  Oct.  10,  2009 

Barbara  Lewis  Howard  '29  March  22,  1995 

Sara  Buckley  Garcelon  '30  May  1,  1976 

Mary  Earle  Kaminer  '30  Sept.  14,  2009 

Eleanor  Whght  Conway  '32  June  18,  2010 

Mary  Garver  Gaines  '33  March  31,  2010 

Helen  Murray  Ruschp  '34  Aug.  2,  2009 

Jane  Lawder  '35  Feb.  6,  2009 

Janice  Wiley  Adams  '36  July  21,  2010 

Mary  BIythe  Cunningham  '36  June  6,  2010 

Mary  Carney  Hart  '37  Aug.  29,  1993 

Margaret  Sandidge  Mason-Miller  '37  Feb.  7,  2010 

Barbara  Derr  Chenoweth  '38  March  10,  2009 

Isabelle  Franke  DeGraaf  '38  Aug.  25,  2010 

Mary  Brown-Serman  Kirby  '38  Sept.  i,  2010 

Anne  "Nancy"  Old  Mercer  '38  June  20,  2010 

Elizabeth  Bowley  Phillips  '38  May  15,  2004 

Hylah  Coley  Ebling  '39  June  21,  2010 

Betty  Bartelt  Croasdale  '41  July  28,  2010 

Elizabeth  Colley  Shelton  '41  Aug.  2,  2010 

Cynthia  Abbott  Dougherty  '42  March  29,  2010 

Jeanne  Sawyer  Stanwood  '42  May  17,  2010 

Gloria  Peniston  Poole  '43  July  30,  2010 

Elizabeth  Hall  Schwartz  '43  July  20,  2003 

Constance  Budlong  Myrick  '44  May  20,  2010 

Louise  Hesson  Shelburne  '44  Aug.  4,  2010 

Alma  Hall  Peckham  '45  Aug.  19,  2010 

Julia  Bristow  '46  May  18,  2010 

Frances  Ulmer  Conley  '47  July  19,  2010 

Alexandra  Marcoglou  Tully  '47  Aug.  16,  2009 

Maddin  Lupton  McCallie  '48  Sept.  4,  2010 

Helen  McKemie  Riddle  '48  Sept.  3,  2010 

Mary  "Anne"  Bryant  '49  Aug.  2,  2010 

Elizabeth  Hutchens  McCaleb  '50  July  11,  2010 

Diane  Richmond  Simpson  '51  June  29,  2010 

Anne  Forster  Dooley  '52  Feb.  19,  2009 

Anne  Sheffield  Hale  '54  May  30,  2010 

Nancy  Clapp  Cudlip  '55  July  16,  2010 

Eloise  Marshall  Cutchin  '59  May  11,  2010 

Joann  Derrickson  Slights  '59  Aug.  28,  2010 

Judith  Haskell  Brewer  '61  May  4,  2010 

Anne  Worboys  Buske  '61  Sept.  9,  2010 

Rosalie  Owings  Grant  '61  June  27,  2010 

Mary  Trombly  Bailey  '66  May  14,  2010 

Gale  Hull  Whetzel  '71  May  8,  2010 

Hazel  Wright  Hilsman  '73  Aug.  30,  2010 

Christine  Carr  Dykstra  '76  Jan.  30,  2010 

Alison  Mitchell  '79  April  29,  2010 

Susan  Neary  '85  Feb.  17,  2009 

If  you  wish  to  write  to  a  member  of  the  family  of  someone 
recently  deceased,  please  contact  the  Alumnae  Office  for 
name  and  address  at  alumnae@sbc.edu  or  (434)  381-6131. 


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Gap.  GA)  for  dinner  in  Jun.  as  Helen  was 
on  her  way  to  Nantucl<et  for  the  wedding 
of  Bill  and  Luclle  McKee  Clarkson's 
daughter.  I  wish  someone  would  email 
me  about  how  lovely  the  wedding  was... 

Jan  Sheets  Jones  (Hartford,  CT)  and 
Jimmy  will  be  staying  put  until  2015 
since  he  has  re-upped  for  5  more  yrs. 
as  Pres.  of  Trinity  Coll.  Jennifer,  Derek 
and  baby  Kellan  are  in  Atlanta.  Justin, 
Lori,  Emma  and  baby  Caroline  are  in 
Franklin.  TN.  Jason  and  Ellen  are  in 
C'ville.  Liz  Medaglia  and  Peggy  Davis 
Molander  came  to  Jason  and  Ellens 
wedding,  were  well  and  still  working,  but 
Jan  hasn't  heard  from  them  lately.  Like 
all  of  us  still  blessed  with  parents,  Jan 
busily  juggles  the  roles  of  wife,  mother, 
g'mother  ("The  Best!")  and  daughter. 
And  work.  Jan  does  consulting,  from 
fundraising  to  math  curhculum  evalua- 
tion to  teacher  training,  parent  work- 
shops and  some  classroom  visitation. 
She  is  spared  "empty-nest"  syndrome 
by  having  2K-I-  students  around  her  9 
mos.  a  yr.  Jan  returned  to  SBC  for  the 
inauguration  of  Pres.  Parker.  "A  dear 
friend  of  ours  ...  she's  an  outstanding 
academic  and  administrator  who  truly 
understands  the  challenges  of  women's 
colleges." 

Your  class  secretary  sits  in  her  base- 
ment, where  it's  cooler  this  Aug.  day, 
and  asks  you  to  note  that  the  next  dead- 
line for  news  will  be  Feb.  1. 

1970 

Stuart  Davenport  Simrill 

4945  Dupont  Ave.  S 
Minneapolis,  MN  55419 
Stuart.simrill@gmail.com 


1971  li 


Lynne  Manov  Sprinsky 

2218  Rt  87  Hwy 
Montoursville  PA  17754 
lsphnsky@gmail.com 

I'm  on  my  own  for  these  notes,  but 
there  may  be  some  of  you  who  didn't 
yet  get  the  news  that  my  co-secretary. 
Gale  Hull  Whetzel,  passed  away 
5/8/10  from  complications  following  a 
stroke.  While  she  was  still  in  stable  con- 
dition. Frances  Barnes  Kennamer  and 
Martha  Roton  Terry  visited  her.  They 
say  she  was  "very  much  the  Gale  we  all 
remember."  They  told  stories  of  their 
SBCs  and  beyond,  laughed,  hugged  and 
had  "an  incredibly  uplifting  time."  The  2 
had  brought  along  a  CD  of  "Acapella 
Gold,"  a  Sweet  Tones  album  recorded 
when  Gale  was  part  of  the  group,  and 
they  sang  along  to  the  album  while  hold- 
ing Gale's  hand.  Gale's  husband  Gene 
said  she  listened  to  it  over  and  over  af- 
ter they  left.  Frances  added  some  per- 
sonal news  about  daughter  Helen's  mar- 
riage to  John  Hopson,  a  sales  rep  for 
Stryker  Orthopedics.  Helen  is  a  speech 
pathologist:  the  couple  live  in  Nashville. 
TN.  Frances  still  plays  golf  several  times 
a  week  and  works  part  time  with  the 
School  of  Public  Health  at  the  U.  AL  at 
Birmingham. 

Susan  "Susu"  Schmidt.  Ph.D.  works 
as  a  developmental  editor,  coaching  au- 
thors how  to  "polish  to  publish."  Her 
website  is  www.susanschmidt.net.  She 
also  collects  rain  water  for  her  sand 


dune  gardens  in  Beaufort.  NC.  produces 
a  new  monthly  contra  dance  and  leads  a 
creative  writing  workshop. 

Patsy  Wheeler  Maddox  has  retired 
from  teaching  and  hopes  to  travel  more 
and  spend  time  with  their  3  grandsons 
(granddaughter  arnving  in  Oct.) 

Jill  Lowry  Welmer  wrote  "Hallelujah!" 
at  seeing  the  last  of  her  4  daughters 
marhed  at  Highland.  NC.  in  Aug.  Also  in 
NC  IS  Robbin  Richardson,  who  says 
"Life  is  lovely."  She's  single  in  Raleigh, 
working  real  estate  with  her  son.  playing 
with  grandkids.  painting  and  wintering  in 
Puerto  Vallarta.  Margaret  Highsmith 
Dickson  (NC)  was  appointed  to  the 
state  Senate  to  fill  an  unexpired  term  af- 
ter serving  almost  8  yrs.  in  the  state 
House  and  has  been  campaigning  hard 
to  retain  the  seat. 

Wendy  Norton  Brown  married  off  her 
older  son  David  last  Oct.  to  Scottie 
Howard.  Barb  Gracey  Backer  and  Kathy 
Wilson  Lamb  attended  as  did  Rene 
Roark  Bowditch  and  Rosemary  Dun- 
away  Trible.  who  (small  world!)  are 
great  fnends  of  the  bride's  mother. 

Liz  Mumford  enjoys  being  single 
again  (no  more  Wilson,  she  notes)  and 
in  Aug.  was  trying  to  stay  cool  on  a  hot 
Cape  Cod.  painting  all  the  time  and 
lamenting  weak  sales.  Liz's  son  Sam 
graduated  in  sphng  '10  and  came  home 
for  the  summer  to  operate  a  gentle- 
man's 30"  Regulator  and  go  fishing.  All- 
son  Jones's  artistic  medium  is  photog- 
raphy (www.alisonjonesphoto.com)  and 
her  subject  is  Afhca.  where  she's  work- 
ing hard  with  wvwv.nowater-nolife.org  to 
combat  the  construction  of  a  highway 
through  the  Serengeti  that  will  adversely 
affect  wildlife  migration  patterns.  Alisa 
Yust  Rowe's  work  on  the  board  of  the 
Art  Guild  of  Rural  Texas  bhnging  the 
arts  to  children  has  been  rewarding.  Al- 
isa was  also  part  of  a  group  from  Hous- 
ton that  visited  SBC  in  9/09  to  dedicate 
a  new  building  which  houses  the  "Hous- 
ton Bistro."  built  with  funds  raised  in 
part  by  SBC  alumnae  in  that  city.  Anne 
Wiglesworth  Munoz  continues  to  work 
on  her  batik  and  will  be  teaching  that 
medium  through  U.  UT's  continuing  edu- 
cation program  this  fall.  Daughter  Maya 
started  her  2nd  yr.  of  residency  in  pedi- 
atncs  and  daughter  Aliha  is  earning  her 
master's  in  Nursing  Education  while 
working  full  time.  Anne  and  Milton  have 
been  doing  a  lot  of  traveling:  to  Phoenix 
to  see  their  daughters,  LA.  KY  to  see 
Anne's  father  (96).  and  Japan  to  cele- 
brate Anne's  60th.  Deborah  Chasen 
Wyatt  is  painting  almost  full  time  now, 
having  some  success  with  juried  shows 
in  NYC  and  San  Francisco.  She  wrote 
from  Aix  in  the  south  of  France,  where 
she'd  gone  to  paint  and  run  into  a  heat 
wave.  She's  also  doing  the  final  edit  on 
a  book.  "Husband  still  tolerating  me. 
Kids  gone  off."  she  concludes. 

Rhoda  Allen  Brooks  is  now  a  grand- 
mother, courtesy  of  son  John's  little  boy 
Jack.  John's  family  live  in  Minneapolis. 
as  does  Rhoda's  sister  Adaline  '68. 
Adaline's  daughter  (Rhoda's  niece)  was 
to  marry  this  summer  and  Rhoda  was 
looking  forward  to  being  there  with  twin 
sister  Ruth  Allen  Darlington.  Kathy  Wil- 
son Lamb's  2  grandbabies  (21  and  28 
mos.)  are  a  joy.  Retirement  in  Lexington, 
VA.  continues  to  be  wonderful.  She 
mentions  spending  the  night  after 
Wendy  Norton  Brown's  son's  wedding 


with  Becky  Bottomley  Meeker  and  hus- 
band David.  Kathy  Jones  Youells  1st 

grandchild.  Madeline  Elizabeth,  was 
born  in  3/29/10  to  daughter-in-law  Lau- 
ren, a  pediatric  MD.  John  and  "KJ"  had 
just  returned  from  a  2-wk  cruise  of  the 
British  Isles.  Margaret  Schlltges 
Schultheiss  still  lives  in  Eriangen.  Ger- 
many, with  husband  Gerhard.  Their 
daughters  are  grown  and  gone.  Chris- 
tine will  start  student  teaching  in 
Nuremberg  and  house  breaking  a  new 
Lab  puppy.  Sandra,  in  Belton  TX.  mar- 
ned  Jason  Miller  and  had  a  daughter 
12/26/09.  She's  having  another  baby 
in  3/11.  Diana  Zeldei  and  husband  Jon 
Seymour  are  also  new  grandparents  to 
adopted  Vietnamese  daughter  Ruth  (3) 
(Annapolis.  MD).  Nora  (8)  and  Cooper 
(5).  who  live  in  Manhattan.  The  clan 
gathered  in  spring  '10  at  Diana  and 
Jon's  home  in  Palm  Beach  Gardens.  FL. 
and  Jon  is  fully  recovered  from  being  hit 
by  a  car  in  Washington.  D.C.  They  stay 
busy  with  leadership  consulting,  volun- 
teer work,  travel  and  tennis  (Jon)  or  Mah 
Jong  (Diana).  Diana  sees  Mimi  Dixon 
frequently  and  the  two  also  get  together 
with  Marilyn  Kolb  and  CarolineTuttle 
Murray 

Wendy  Weiss  Smith  and  Gil  fell  in 
love  with  Morocco,  where  they  visited 
last  spring  and  will  be  heading  to  St. 
John,  USVI  in  early  winter.  They've  cele- 
brated their  34th  anniv.  I  (Lynne  Manov 
Sprinsky)  am  adjusting  to  life  as  a 
widow,  but  keep  busy  with  my  continuing 
renovations  to  my  150-y.o.  farm  house 
and  my  new  horse,  a  wonderful  "ma- 
ture" Prix  St.  Georg  Dutch-bred  gelding 
who  serves  as  Schoolmaster  to  my  BAL- 
IMO  students.  This  summer  I  visited  my 
stepdaughter  in  TN  and  son  in  Cincin- 
nati, and  participated  in  several  dres- 
sage clinics  in  NY  and  VA.  An  enticing 
trip  to  France  awaits  next  spring,  but  I'll 
be  home  in  time  for  Reunion!  Susan 
"Sioux"  Greenwald  has  enjoyed  theater 
evenings  and  other  NYC  cultural  activi- 
ties, and  with  Roberta  "Robi"  Randolph 
visited  MIm  Washabaugh  Meglin.  where 
Mim  hosted  them  for  a  tour  of  Frederick. 
MD.  Sioux  suggests  (with  tongue  in 
cheek.  I'm  sure!)  we  abbreviate  these 
class  notes  by  using  the  younger  folks' 
text  message  language.  Louise 
Dempsey  McKean  and  Ted  are  retired 
and  divide  time  between  NY  and  La  Mai- 
bale.  Quebec,  with  a  few  trips  south 
now  and  then. 

Martha  Stewart  Crosland's  son 
Stewart  graduated  magna  cum  laude 
and  Order  of  the  Coif  from  W-L  law 
school.  He'll  be  clerking  for  an  11th  Cir- 
cuit judge  in  Jacksonville,  FL.  next  yr. 
MIml  Fahs'  son  Craig  and  she  survived 
college  apps  and  Craig  is  now  a  fresh- 
man at  Middlebury  Coll..  "a  campus  al- 
most as  beautiful  as  SBC."  Mimi  herself 
is  still  "professoring"  and  involved  in 
building  a  new  School  or  Public  Health 
at  Hunter  Coll.  in  NYC.  She  invites  any- 
one visiting  the  Big  Apple  for  a  drink  at 
her  loft  in  the  West  Village.  Linda  Whit- 
low Knight  and  Dick's  younger  daugh- 
ter, Elizabeth,  is  a  lawyer  with  the  Dallas 
office  of  a  big  litigation  and  insurance 
defense  firm.  Sedgwick.  Detert.  Moran 
&  Arnold,  and  is  engaged  to  Rishi 
Gupta,  a  patent  lawyer  in  Dallas:  the 
wedding  will  be  9/19  in  ME.  Older 
daughter  Katherine  Layhew  changed 
jobs  to  be  with  the  Law  Dept.  of  Dollar 


General  Corporation  where  she'll  focus 
on  employment  law  and  litigation  man- 
agement. KristI  Bettendorf's  daughter 
Liz  Swartz  is  in  grad  school  at  GW  in 
D.C.  Kristi's  son  was  about  to  finish  his 
training  as  a  drone  pilot  with  the  Air 
Force  and  scheduled  to  wed  AF  Lt. 
Laura  McAlister  and  set  up  housekeep- 
ing in  NM.  Barbara  Wuehrmann  cele- 
brated 26  yrs.  of  marriage  to  Jim  Palaz- 
zolo.  Barbara's  "smart  and 
hard-working"  stepsons  live  in  Orlando 
(an  OB-GYN)  and  Silicon  Valley.  CA. 
(president  of  Zoll  Circulation).  They've 
given  Barbara  and  Jim  2  granddaughters 
in  FL  and  a  grandson  and  granddaughter 
in  CA.  As  a  family  physician.  Barb  finds 
part-time  work  where  she  and  Jim  split 
time  between  Green  Valley.  AZ,  and  Pier- 
son,  Ml,  and  enjoys  time  in  both  loca- 
tions for  hiking,  birding.  photography 
and  travel.  Sherrlll  Marks  Byrd's  son 
Hudson  graduated  in  5/09  from  the  U. 
of  the  South  where  son  Nelson  gradu- 
ated in  '03.  Both  have  put  careers  on 
hold  to  update  the  Byrd's  5th  generation 
family  farm  with  new  technology  and 
equipment.  Husband  Hugh  Hunter  is  try- 
ing to  retire  while  assisting  their  sons  in 
implementing  the  new  plans.  The  couple 
spent  the  summer  at  the  Monteagle 
Sunday  School  Assembly,  one  of  the  old- 
est and  one  of  the  few  left  in  the  U.S. 
Patricia  Fuller  works  as  an  out-patient 
psychotherapist  specializing  in  group 
and  couple's  therapy.  She  must  have 
learned  a  thing  or  two,  for  she  and  hus- 
band Lee  DeSorgher  celebrated  35  yrs. 
of  marriage  and  "the  launching  of  2  kids 
who  make  us  laugh  more  often  than 
tear  out  our  hair."  Pat  and  Lee  are  in- 
volved in  local  politics  on  opposite  sides 
of  the  spectrum,  and  volunteer  with  the 
local  food  pantry,  soup  kitchen  and 
emergency  reserve  corps,  as  well  as 
serving  as  a  library  trustee  (Pat)  and  en- 
joying bowling  (Lee)  and  the  abundance 
of  arts  in  their  area.  Pat  says  she  is  a 
nature  addict  and  skis  before  work 
when  it  snows,  and  walks,  canoes, 
kayaks  or  bikes  the  rest  of  the  year. 

Katie  Horan  works  as  a  financial  ad- 
visor and  portfolio  manager  when  she's 
not  competing  the  English  cocker 
spaniels  she  breeds  for  agility  competi- 
tions. One  of  her  cockers  is  at  the  top 
of  the  sport  (#3  English  Cocker),  so 
they  do  a  lot  of  travelling,  including  to 
Long  Beach.  CA,  for  the  AKC  Invita- 
tional. "It's  so  rewarding  to  still  be  com- 
petitive in  a  physically  demanding  sport 
at  this  age!"  Katie  writes.  "There  are 
wonderful  people  involved  in  the  sport 
and  it  keeps  us  all  young." 

Barbara  Brand's  husband  Mike  has 
had  numerous  surgeries  for  squamous 
cell  carcinoma,  and  has  required  radia- 
tion and  chemotherapy.  His  recovery 
has  been  long  and  difficult.  Barbara 
credits  Mike's  great  attitude  and  the 
staff  and  facility  of  Penn  State  Hershey 
Medical  Center.  She  promises  to  be 
there  for  our  40th! 

Pam  Henery  Arey  writes  from  Sev- 
erna  Park.  MD.  that  she's  still  working 
as  a  preschool  director  and  3s  teacher. 
Husband  Pat  and  4  adult  children  are 
well:  son  John  married  last  fall. 

Linda  Krensky  and  Louise  Jackson 
both  checked  in  with  me  after  I  sent 
word  of  Gale's  death,  but  didn't  include 
any  news!  Linda  inquired  about  her  SBC 
roomie.  Susan  Muller.  who  seems  to 


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have  disappeared  from  view.  Anyone 
know  where  she  is?  Louise's  note  only 
said  that  things  have  been  "topsy-turvy" 
at  her  end.  We  hope  things  aren't  too 
dire  for  either  of  you,  dear  classmates, 
and  look  forward  to  hearing  more  defini- 
tive news  next  time. 

Speaking  of  which,  a  number  of 
classmates  don't  have  valid  e-mail  or 
snail  mail  addresses  on  file.  If  any  of 
you  are  in  touch  with  a  classmate, 
please  ask  them  to  be  sure  their  con- 
tact info  is  updated.  We'd  hate  to  have 
them  miss  out  on  our  40th!  See  you  all 
there! 


1972 


Jill  Johnson 

2012  Wolftrap  Oaks  Ct 
Vienna.  VA  22182 
jilljohnson@isisllc.us 

Thanks  to  those  who  joined  the 
Sweet  Briar  Class  of  '72  group  on  Face- 
book.  Go  forth  and  post!  Pictures  and 
comments  are  welcome  by  all.  Remem- 
ber. I'm  the  admin,  so  only  our  class 
members  are  admitted.  If  you  haven't 
joined,  please  do! 

Lee  Essrig  writes  she  has  a  new  job 
in  Tampa.  FL.  Hey.  Lee.  details  please! 

Vivian  Rnlay  and  husband  Clyde 
Boyer  moved  from  Wasilla,  AK.  (50  mi. 
north  of  Anchorage)  to  Homer,  (250  mi. 
south  of  Anchorage)  near  the  ocean.  Her 
husband  retired,  and  they've  always 
wanted  to  spend  more  time  in  Homer. 
Vivian  plans  to  look  for  part-time  psy- 
chotherapy work  and/or  teaching  at  the 
local  campus  of  the  U.  of  AK.  They 
travel  often,  both  for  Rotary  Interna- 
tional service  work  and  to  see  family  (7 
children.  22  grandchildren,  and  soon  to 
be  4  great-grandchildren!)  and  just  to 
travel.  In  Oct.,  Vivian  will  be  returning  to 
India,  where  she  grew  up,  to  meet  up 
with  her  twin  sister  from  Ireland  for  their 
60th  birthday.  (Vivian's  twin  sister  was 
at  Duke  when  Vivian  was  at  SBC,  prior 
to  transferring  to  UNC  in  junior  year.) 
Then  Vivian  and  Clyde  will  be  touring 
South  Africa  with  a  Rotary  friendship 
group. 

After  35  yrs.  in  the  classroom.  Susan 
Desmet  Bostic  retired  from  teaching. 
She  plans  to  move  on  to  something 
else,  but  isn't  sure  what  yet.  She's 
open  to  suggestions. 

In  winter  10.  Jeannette  Pillsbury  be- 
came tenured  and  promoted  to  associ- 
ate professor.  In  Jun..  she  was  ordained 
to  the  transitional  deaconate  in  the 
Episcopal  Church.  Jeannette  expects  to 
be  ordained  a  priest  in  Dec.  She'll  con- 
tinue as  a  professor  at  Luther  Coll.  and 
be  on  a  team  of  volunteer  priests  at  her 
church  in  Decorah,  Iowa. 

After  25  yrs.  in  healthcare  adminis- 
tration Patricia  Reardon  Riggins  en- 
tered the  Seminary  of  the  Southwest  in 
Austin,  TX.  She  was  ordained  as  an 
Episcopal  priest  in  1/10  and  is  currently 
serving  as  the  Interim  Vicar  at  Church  of 
Reconciliation  in  Corpus  Christi,  TX. 
Husband  Mike  is  an  engineer  and  works 
for  Sandia  National  Laboratory  in  Albu- 
querque, NM  and  teaches  at  Texas 
Lutheran  U.  Daughter  Gloria  and  hus- 
band live  in  Rio  Rancho,  NM. 

Kitty  Howeli  Riordan  enjoyed  the 
Bethany  Beach,  DE,  beach  trip  for  the 


Annual  Riordan  Family  Reunion.  They 
were  about  40  strong  this  yr.  and  took 
up  3  houses!  Kitty  and  husband  also  en- 
joyed a  Spring  Transatlantic  Cruise  stop- 
ping at  W.  European  sites  from  Azores 
to  England.  But  the  biggest  news  is  that 
Kitty  is  leaving  retirement  after  5  Vi  yrs. 
to  reenter  the  aging  field  again  after  15 
yrs.  experience,  opting  for  much  less 
management  and  more  front  line  en- 
gagement w/seniors.  She'll  be  activity 
supervisor  at  The  Virginian  Retirement 
Home  in  Fairfax,  VA.  Youngest  son  is  off 
to  Albany  Medical  School  next  month  af- 
ter a  shift  from  business  and  is  follow- 
ing his  call.  Eldest  son  is  very  success- 
ful w/  consulting  firm  specializing  in 
operational  support  of  financial  institu- 
tions. Following  the  10  grandchildren 
and  large  stepfamily  is  a  delight. 

For  iVIarion  Waii<er.  being  in 
Barcelona  when  Spain  won  the  Worid 
Cup  was  great  fun.  as  was  sailing  the 
Mediterranean  Sea.  She  rented  a  car 
and  drove  to  Dordogne.  France,  which  is 
beautiful.  Marion  fears  she's  losing  the 
race  for  favorite  great  aunt  with  little 
Mary  Knox  to  her  sister  because  of  work 
—  schedule  changes  are  in  order.  Life 
is  good  with  great  friends  and  family, 
books,  gardening,  sailing  and  golf. 

Katliy  Upciiurcli  Tal<vorian  has  been 
fortunate  to  get  to  know  SBC  president, 
Jo  Ellen  Parker.  "She's  brilliant,  en- 
gaged and  totally  techno-sawy,  having 
had  an  outstanding  pre-Sweet  Briar  ca- 
reer leading  a  consortium  dedicated 
largely  to  interfacing  technologic  ad- 
vances w/  higher  education,  specifically 
small  private  colleges.  Her  blog  has  in- 
troduced aspects  of  SBC  that  many  of 
us  had  no  clue  about  —  who  knew  that 
an  outstanding  theatre  group  spends 
the  summer  at  Sweet  Briar?  (Check  out 
her  blog: 

http://blog.president.sbc.edu.)  Dr. 
Parker  is  already  taking  SBC  in  new  di- 
rections, while  at  the  same  time  re- 
sponding to  the  challenges  that  face  all 
private  colleges  today.  We're  lucky  to 
have  her!" 

Kathy  works  full-time  as  clinical  chief 
of  rheumatology  at  UMass  Medical 
School  (or  is  it  full  and  a  half?)  She's 
led  the  design  and  implementation  of  a 
new  center  (with  a  lot  of  help)  and  over- 
seen about  13.000  patient  visits  per  yr. 
(her  own  plus  those  of  11  other  rheuma- 
tologists).  She  teaches  students,  resi- 
dents and  rheumatology  fellows,  a  weird 
way  to  "ease  into  retirement."  Kathy's 
still  married  to  the  same  man,  lives  in 
the  same  house  in  Concord  (come  visit), 
and  has  the  same  3  children  who  are 
wonderful,  but  unfortunately  grown  and 
not  around  too  much  any  more.  Hus- 
band Tak  and  Kathy  have  enjoyed  2  trips 
to  Africa  in  the  past  4  summers  and 
could  see  volunteering  there  in  some 
medical  capacity  in  the  future.  She  con- 
tinues to  be  baffled  by  how  anyone  can 
conquer  the  game  of  golf,  but  loves  it. 
Kathy  sees  Margaret  Hayes  Brunstad 
and  Susan  Snodgrass  Wynne  often,  gen- 
erally at  weddings  (there  have  been 
many  over  the  past  few  years  —  their 
children,  not  hers!)  and  on  Margaret's 
case  trips  to  Birmingham.  They  remain 
close  friends.  Eileen  Gebrian  Barberich 
around  the  corner;  she's  hopeful  that 
they'll  connect  more  next  year,  though 
they  bump  into  each  other  from  time  to 
time. 


IVIaylVlay  Bryan  Gay  had  wedding  #3 
in  Jun.  for  youngest  daughter  Margaret 
—  a  Gay  affair!  Had  wedding  #2  in  '08 
and  all  the  out  of  town  guests  stayed  at 
SBC  and  the  rehearsal  dinner  was  at 
the  Boathouse  —  so  fun!  All  daughters 
are  married  and  happy,  and  daughter  #2 
Lucy  is  expecting  baby  #2  in  Aug.!  It's  a 
boy! 

IVIarcIa  Wittenbrool<  writes  that  she 
and  I  are  practically  twins,  with  birth- 
days a  day  apart.  In  the  middle  of  a  ca- 
reer transition,  she  broke  her  ankle  vol- 
unteering at  a  church  function,  so  that 
limited  her  for  a  few  mos.  since  she 
couldn't  put  weight  on  her  foot  or  drive. 
Hope  she'll  be  better  soon! 

Kattiy  Keys  Gratiam  Bill  helped  son 
David  and  daughter-in-law  Ruth  Ann 
move  out  of  their  Auburn  U.  apt.  to  a 
condo  in  downtown  Chattanooga.  In 
Aug.  David  defended  his  master's  the- 
sis in  civil  engineering  with  a  specialty 
in  geotechnical  engineering.  He  started 
work  with  a  geotechnical  company  in 
Chattanooga  the  day  after  Labor  Day. 
Ruth  Ann  spent  time  in  Avignon.  France, 
getting  her  last  3  credit  hours  towards  a 
master's  in  French  Education.  She  had 
a  scholarship  from  the  French  govern- 
ment to  work  along  side  students  from 
40  different  countries  at  an  interna- 
tional theatre  festival  in  Avignon.  Kathy 
writes  her  life  is  way  more  mundane. 
She's  still  working  part  time  for  a  little 
gift  shop  that  she  loves,  and  she  and 
Bill  split  time  between  their  house  in 
Birmingham  and  their  lake  house  near 
the  Coosa  River.  She's  also  in  2  book 
clubs  and  enjoys  gardening. 
The  Good  News  is  the  economy  and 
wine  sales  are  improving  and  Tropical 
Storm  Bonnie  did  no  damage,  writes 
DeDe  Conley.  No  big  trips  planned  this 
yr.  as  friends  and  family  are  visiting 
from  France.  It's  fun  to  show  them 
around  Miami  even  in  the  big  heat. 
Happy  Birthday  to  all  the  class  of  '72  as 
we  face  our  big  birthday  this  yr.  She 
suggests  we  should  have  a  "surviving 
60"  poetry  contest! 

DeDe  is  on  email  a  lot.  Twitter, 
Linkedin,  Salesforce.com  and  a  couple 
of  web  sites  her  company  has  already.  A 
good  story  about  why  she  can  keep  up 
with  emails  —  her  dad  made  her  take 
typing  classes  one  summer  saying  "You 
can  always  get  a  job!"  not  knowing  that 
with  the  computer  revolution,  being  able 
to  type  80  words  a  min.  would  be  a  real 
plus.  Only  once,  just  after  coll.,  did  she 
have  to  type  for  her  salary.  Dede  broke 
her  arm  the  last  day  of  SBC.  falling  off 
of  Goodyear,  a  horse  who  had  been  ill 
and  given  too  many  oats  (truly!)  He  ran 
away  with  her  in  the  ring  filled  with  lots 
of  scared  first-yr.  riders,  whom  she  tried 
to  avoid,  leading  Goodyear  in  smaller 
and  smaller  circles.  But.  she  didn't  stay 
in  the  saddle  for  the  last  circle  and  sat 
in  the  sawdust  for  3  hrs.  with  a  broken 
right  humerus  until  the  local  Lynchburg 
hospital  ambulance  could  find  the  barn! 
So,  with  a  broken  arm,  she  couldn't  go 
into  the  Peace  Corps  as  planned  right 
away.  After  6  mos.  of  healing,  she  got  a 
job  with  the  FL  Dept.  of  Pollution  Control 
in  Ft.  Lauderdale  as  a  secretary.  Way 
before  computers,  she  still  had  to  use 
correction  tape  for  errors!  But  she  didn't 
type  for  long  since  the  engineers  didn't 
like  giving  community  talks  on  pollution, 
and  DeDe  volunteered.  She  spent  the 


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rest  of  the  yr.  giving  talks  on  pollution  in 
local  schools  and  business  meetings. 
When  she  resigned  to  go  into  the  Peace 
Corps,  they  actually  offered  her  a  begin- 
ning engineer  position  with  education  if 
she  would  stay,  but  the  Peace  Corps 
beckoned.  She  left  for  Tunisia  and  lots 
of  adventures!  Another  good  anecdote 
is  that  she  got  a  final  review  before 
leaving  and  got  Outstanding  on  all  ex- 
cept 'dress"  because  there  was  a  dress 
code  that  women  could  only  wear  pants 
if  they  wore  a  "jacket  to  cover  the  hips." 
DeDe  wore  pants  without  a  jacket  al- 
most every  day.  She  also  bought  some 
very  high  stacked  heel  sandals,  which 
made  her  about  6'3"  and  "looked 
down"  on  most  of  the  guys  to  complete 
the  effect.  Just  her  way  of  pushing  the 
glass  ceiling! 

Cliaria  Reynoids  writes  "Happy 
60"and  says  that  it's  really  not  that 
bad.  She's  been  here  since  Jan.  with  no 
ill  effects.  Her  husband  keeps  getting 
younger  and  has  done  a  few  tri-ath- 
elons.  Charia  tries  to  bike  a  lot  and 
even  did  Bike  Virginia  this  yr..  over  100 
mi.  in  2  days!  Charia  is  starting  with 
Continuum  Home  Care  as  a  leased 
speech  pathologist  from  Culpeper.  It's 
loads  of  new  stuff  to  learn,  and  she 
hopes  her  old  brain  is  up  to  the  com- 
puter training.  Technology  over  the  past 
10  yrs.  is  amazing  in  the  area  of  health 
care  and  electronic  medical  records. 
Husband  Tom  and  Charia  just  returried 
from  a  fun  10  days  in  MN  where  their 
youngest  son  and  his  wife  just  moved. 
She's  doing  her  residency  in  ER  and  in- 
ternal medicine  and  so  will  be  in  the 
twin  cities  area  for  the  next  5  yrs. 
William  has  a  job  with  an  engineering 
firm  so  is  also  gainfully  employed.  Older 
son  Keith  lives  in  Richmond  employed 
as  a  banker  with  BB&T.  They  feel 
blessed. 

No  babies,  no  reunions,  writes  Bev 
Home  Dommericli.  Son  John  graduated 
from  Stetson  U.  Coll.  of  Law  in  May  and 
his  father,  an  alumnus,  got  to  hand  him 
the  diploma!  John,  pere,  and  Bev  went 
to  France  the  following  week  for  a  week 
in  Paris.  2  days  at  the  French  Open,  and 
then  a  bike  trip  through  Normandy  & 
Brittany.  The  real  beauty  about  the  trip 
was  that  they  "ate  like  pigs, "croissants 
daily,  desserts,  cheeses,  drank  numer- 
ous bottles  of  wine,  and  they  gained 
ZERO  weight!  (Stinkers!) 

Judge  Jane  Poweii  Gray  made  it 
through  big  6-0  last  Nov.  and  has  cele- 
brated all  yr.  long!  Son  Matthew  got  mar- 
ried last  7/11  to  Lauren  Bailey  and  they 
had  a  magical  weekend  at  Atlantic 
Beach  —  perfect  weather.  They  cele- 
brated their  1st  anniv.  and  are  happy  as 
ever.  The  best  part  is  they  live  in 
Raleigh  and  Jane  gets  to  see  them  of- 
ten. Husband  Frank  survived  another 
legislative  session  and  is  still  hard  at 
work  in  his  law  firm.  As  for  Jane's  cam- 
paign news,  she  finished  a  close  2nd 
(less  than  1%  behind)  in  the  May  pri- 
mary and  is  on  the  ballot  in  Nov.  for  a 
seat  on  the  NC  Court  of  Appeals.  She'd 
love  all  SBCers  who  either  live  in  NC  or 
have  family  and  friends  who  live  here  to 
support  her!  To  get  more  info,  please 


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visit  her  website: 

www.judgejanegray.com.  She  got  a 
lovely  email  of  encouragement  from 
Marty  Nelll  Boney.  No  big  trips  this  yr. 
other  than  a  long  weekend  in  NYC  after 
the  primary.  Her  sister.  Judy  '69.  met 
them  and  along  with  Frank's  brother  and 
his  partner,  who  live  in  Brooklyn.  They 
had  a  great  time  eating  their  way 
through  the  city.  She  gained  back  all  the 
weight  she'd  lost  during  the  pnmary.  but 
it  was  well  worth  it!  Jane's  nephew  is 
getting  married  in  Oct.  in  Williamsburg, 
so  that  will  be  a  quick  trip  home  to  cele- 
brate the  big  event.  Next  May,  Jane  will 
cruise  the  Mediterranean  with  friends. 

Anne  Garrett  Norloff  and  husband 
Chris  live  in  Falls  Church,  VA,  where 
Anne  is  an  attorney  representing 
abused  kids.  She  can't  wait  to  retire! 
Son  Evan  married  Vera  from  Russia  and 
he's  in  IT  in  D.C.  Daughter  Alison  and 
Mike  have  baby  Ivy  who  just  turned  2. 
Alison  owns  a  "green"  diaper  service  in 
Charlotte  NC.  Daughter  Morgan  married 
Stuart  and  is  an  attorney  in  Portland, 
OR.  Adopted  foster  daughters:  Fallon  is 
a  deputy  sheriff  in  Alexandna  and  Hale 
is  a  nurse  at  Arlington  Hospital.  And. 
Anne  writes  she  has  far  too  many  par- 
rots! 

Tina  Hall  Baugher  met  up  for  cock- 
tails and  dinner  with  Karen  Medford, 
Mary  Heller,  Dale  Shelly  Graham,  Janet 
Nelson  Gibson,  Eileen  Gebrian  and  moi 
at  our  annual  Jun.  mini  Reunion  at 
Karen's  lovely  Rehoboth  Beach,  DE, 
house.  The  next  day,  we  all  had  cock- 
tails at  Tina's  equally  lovely  beach 
house.  Cocktails  are  so  good  at  this 
age.  And,  so  is  the  gossip! 

And,  as  always,  please  send  any 
email  address  changes!  If  you  aren't 
getting  my  rare  emails.  I  do  not  have 
your  email  address.  Again,  not  that  I'm 
a  rabid  social  media  fan,  but  do  check 
in.  look,  laugh,  and  contribute  whatever 
to  the  Facebook  Group,  Sweet  Briar 
Class  '72.  Big  Thanks  to  all. 


five  in  democratic  politics  and  gay  rights 
issues.  My  partner  of  7  yrs.  is  JoAnn 
Keller,  wonderful  person.  She  has  2 
wonderful  children  from  a  marriage. 

"My  folks  have  passed  way.  I  had  the 
Disneyland  ticket  for  parents.  They  were 
top  drawer!  Lind.  my  sister  worked  for 
Sweet  Briar  from  '71  to  '73.  She  was 
killed  in  a  car 
accident  in  '97.  I'll  miss  her  forever!" 


1973 


Evelyn  Carter  Cowles 

PO  Box  278 

Free  Union,  VA  22940 

ecc52@earthlink.net 


1974 


Rosalind  Ray  Spell 

2710  Orchard  Knob  SE 
Atlanta.  GA  30339 
rossiespell@yahoo.com 

Meredith  Thompson  Sullivan 

PO  Box  1283 
Livingston,  MT  59047 
gigiinmt@aol.com 

Michele  "Mitch"  Dore  writes:  "I'm  a 
metalsmith  in  Prescott  Valley,  AZ.  You 
can  get  my  bio  from  the  past  30  yrs. 
from  the  web  at  doremetalsmith.com. 
Also  I  have  another  website,  artin- 
urnest.com.  for  my  new  custom  pet  urn 
business.   I've  spent  the  last  5  yrs.  do- 
ing R@D  to  help  develop  the  process  I'll 
use  to  make  the  urns. 

"1  moved  to  Phoenix  in  '84  from  Ml, 
where  I  was  in  grad.  school,  and  I 
moved  to  Prescott  Valley  in  '05  to  get 
away  from  the  increasing  heat.  Very  ac- 


1975 


Johna  Pierce  Stephens 

1703  Beards  Creek  Court 
Davidsonville.  MD  21035 

Sarah  Clement 

5028  Domain  Place 
Alexandria,  VA  22311 
SBCUpdates.1975@yahoo.com 

Bet  Bashinsky  Wise  and  Doug 
moved  to  MT  from  TN  2  yrs.  ago.  Bet 
says.  'It's  been  interesting  learning  the 
seasons  after  being  southerners  our  en- 
tire lives;  hearty  souls  in  these  parts. 
The  best  Christmas  gift  ever  from  my 
husband  has  been  a  dual  control  elec- 
tric mattress  pad!"  Son  Case  lives  in 
Chattanooga  and  visited  them  for  the 
1st  time  this  summer.  He  had  bad 
health  and  started  a  new  job  so  Bet's 
traveled  to  see  him.  Although  she 
claims  she's  not  too  sure  how  much 
longer  she's  going  to  pursue  "this  jump- 
ing game."  Bet  was  preparing  for  horse 
tnals  as  she  wrote  in.  In  '09.  Bet  and 
Doug  saw  Gail  Ann  Zarwell  Winl<ler  and 
family  on  a  cross  country  drives. 

Sarali  Clement  is  an  administrative 
judge  for  the  Fed  government  in  Alexan- 
dria, VA.  often  biking  to  work!  She 
misses  her  mom.  Martha  Mansfield 
Clement  SBC  '48.  who  was  her  house- 
mate for  16  yrs.  until  she  died  in  3/09. 
Sarah  has  2  dogs,  6  nieces  and 
nephews,  no  kids,  no  husband  and  no 
regrets!  Sarah  says,  "Lots  of  my  co- 
horts at  my  agency  are  around  my  age 
and  looking  to  retire  in  the  next  3-5  yrs., 
but  I'll  likely  be  working  until  I'm  a  ripe 
old  70  and  coming  in  here  with  a  bad 
temper  and  a  cane  (that's  what  I 
threaten  our  support  staff  with,  any- 
way)!" Maureen  Hynes  '74  visited,  stay- 
ing with  Sarah  instead  of  a  hotel  during 
a  conference  in  D.C.  and  they  laughed 
like  the  old  days.  Sarah  hopes  all  are 
well  and  healthy. 

Catherine  Cranston  Whitham  missed 
being  at  Reunion,  but  her  mother's  80th 
birthday  took  precedence.  Catherine  is 
busy  with  volunteer  responsibilities 
"that  don't  take  the  summer  off!"  She 
visited  her  daughter  and  her  husband  in 
MT,  hiking  in  Glacier  National  Park  and 
"hoping  to  keep  up  with  the  30-some- 
things  and  their  dogs!" 

Bev  Crispin  Heffernan  still  enjoys  UT 
after  15  yrs.!  Husband  Jim  is  eligible  for 
retirement,  but  not  ready,  still  likes  be- 
ing a  judge.  Bev  can  retire  (she's  Envi- 
ronmental Group  Chief,  Bureau  of  Recla- 
mation in  Provo)  in  2  yrs.  and  thinks  she 
just  will  and  go  play!  Son  Jimmy  (29). 
works  for  Fed  Ex  in  Sandy,  UT;  Chris 
(24)  is  at  the  U.  of  UT.  getting  his  de- 
gree in  history  and  also  works  for  Enter- 
prise Rent-A-Car.  Bev  has  2  horses,  still 
trail  rides  and  foxhunts,  a  bit  of  golfing 
in  summer  and  skiing  in  winter.  They 


traveled  to  Egypt  last  fall,  and  will  be  go- 
ing to  Russia  and  Prague  at  the  end  of 
8/10.  She'll  also  be  spending  a  wk.  in 
Lexington.  KY.  in  early  Oct.  with  room- 
mates Cynde  Manning  Chatham,  Nancy 
Haight  and  Robin  Singleton  Cloyd.  They 
plan  to  see  the  World  Equestrian 
Games,  the  Louisville  Slugger  factory 
and  no  doubt  a  bourbon  distillery!  Bev  is 
"traveling  to  Houston  more  often  to  help 
the  parents  age  as  gracefully  as  possi- 
ble, which  isn't  always  easy  as  I'm  sure 
many  of  you  know!" 

Coni  Crocl<er  Betzendahi  was  busy 
in  2009  planning  the  wedding  of  their 
eldest,  Lindsay,  to  Marc  Apfelbaum.  In 
fall,  post-wedding,  Coni  went  to  their 
place  in  VT  for  3  mos.  of  riding  and  fox- 
hunting, whipping-in  for  North  Country 
Hounds.  Richard  came  up  when  he 
could  from  the  boat.  Winter  2010  was 
spent  skiing  and  snowmobiling  in  VT 
and  new-boat-shopping  in  FL.  In  Jun., 
they  bought  a  54'  boat  and  brought  it  up 
via  ocean  and  intercoastal  waterway  to 
Cape  May,  where  it  is  now.  Summer 
2010  was  been  spent  fishing  the 
canyons  off  NJ  coast  for  tuna  and  mar- 
lin  and  having  both  their  daughters  and 
significant  others  on  the  boat  too. 
Richard  still  does  his  import  export  of 
rare  gases,  and  Coni  dabbles  in  water- 
color  and  graphic  design  for  her  favorite 
customers.  They're  in  the  process  of 
selling  their  PA  home,  looking  for  land  to 
build  on  as  they  don't  spend  much  time 
there  between  VT  and  Cape  May.  Coni 
hopes  all  are  well. 

Mary  Dubuque  Oesloge  and  Chris 
are  in  St.  Louis,  where  Mary  sells  real 
estate  at  Janet  McAfee  Inc..  a  locally 
owned  agency  in  St.  Louis.  On  the  side 
she  sells  at  a  shoe  boutique  for  a 
friend's  daughter  where  she  tnes  "not 
to  get  into  too  much  trouble."  Their  3 
sons  are  in  town,  each  in  different 
fields:  sales,  law  and  marketing.  Mary 
hopes  all  are  well. 

Linda  Frazier-Snelling  lives  in  West 
Seattle  with  husband  Michael.  She 
moved  there  over  a  yr.  ago  to  help 
daughter  Catherine  with  3  of  her  grand- 
children: Joaquin  (3),  Sequoia  (9)  and 
Dahlia  (12).  She  resigned  from  the 
biotech  world  last  Dec.  and  works  part- 
time  in  Shoreline,  north  of  Seattle.  Son 
Chris  lives  near  Los  Angeles  with  his 
wife  and  2  children:  Dylan  (3)  and 
Emma  (8  mos.)  Moving  to  Seattle  from 
San  Diego  was  a  change,  and  it  meant 
not  seeing  her  other  grandchildren  as 
much  as  before,  but  Linda  at  least 
stayed  on  the  West  Coast.  She  enjoyed 
returning  to  SBC  for  the  35th  reunion 
and  seeing  all  who  attended  from  our 
class,  some  notably  pictured  on  her 
Facebook  page,  which  included  room- 
mate Ellen  Harrison  Saunders.  During 
that  same  weekend.  Linda's  sister  grad- 
uated from  Mary  Baldwin  Coll.  at  age 
40,  after  already  pursuing  another  ca- 
reer, getting  married  and  having  2  boys! 
It  was  a  memorable  weekend! 

Melissa  Greenwood  Riemer  is  acting 
steadily,  loves  it.  She  became  an  en- 
semble member  of  Steep  Theatre  in 
Chicago  several  yrs.  ago  and  that  takes 
up  a  lot  of  time.  When  she's  not  acting 
there  or  at  another  theater,  she  says, 
"I'm  up  to  my  nose  in  the  regular  world 
volunteenng,  helping  my  parents  who 
live  near  us,  travelling  when  we  can." 
Jeff  is  still  with  BovisLendlease  and 


loves  what  he  does.  Emily  and  Katherine 
are  both  nearby,  living  and  working  in 
Chicago:  Emily  works  at  Opportunity  In- 
ternational as  a  Marketing  Specialist 
(taking  care  of  their  blogs,  web  pres- 
ence, etc.)  and  Katherine  is  an  Account 
Executive  at  Golin  Harris  Public  Rela- 
tions. 

Ellen  Harrison  Saunders  and  Whitney 
are  still  in  Suffolk,  VA.  Harrison  (27)  is  a 
landscape  architect  in  the  D.C.  area, 
Mary-Carson  (24)  will  enter  William  and 
Mary  School  of  Law  in  a  few  wks.  and 
Grace  (18)  will  be  a  freshman  at  Sewa- 
nee  in  TN.  Ellen  says  they're  not  ready 
to  be  empty  nesters!  She  loves  seeing 
Betsy  Brool<s  Jones  and  Kathy  Rose 
Rawls  often  and  will  miss  working  with 
Catherine  Cranston  Whitham  on  a  Gar- 
den Club  of  VA  committee.  Catherine  re- 
cently was  the  1st  recipient  of  the  Presi- 
dent's Award,  from  the  GCV.  She  was 
instrumental  in  working  to  establish  a 
development  program  for  the  GCV. 

Mary  Henningsen  Collins  had  a  mini- 
reunion  in  NY  with  Rose  Anne  Toppin 
Cranz —  said  she  looks  great.  Their  old- 
est daughter  just  finished  graduate 
school  in  forensic  psychology  and  2  oth- 
ers are  still  in  coll.  at  GW  in  D.C.  Mary 
writes.  "We're  hoping  they  all  get  jobs 
and  liberate  their  parents!" 

Carol  Leslie  St.  John  was  sorry  to 
miss  Reunion.  She  threw  her  back  out 
the  day  before  and  couldn't  do  the  car 
nde.  She's  2  yrs.  out  from  breast  can- 
cer, doing  well.  Although  she  went  the 
traditional  methods  of  treatment  with 
surgeries,  chemo  and  radiation,  Carol 
swears  it's  her  alternative  therapies 
that  are  keeping  her  feeling  so  great: 
reiki,  acupuncture,  yoga  and  a  new  diet 
and  nutrition  plan.  She  never  lets  a  day 
go  by  without  being  incredibly  grateful  to 
be  here.  She  wrote  "A  note  to  all  of  my 
SBC  friends:  ALWAYS  ask  for  a  written 
report  after  your  mammogram,  and  DO 
self-breast  exams  no  matter  what  the 
AMA  said  last  yr.!"  Carol's  still  doing  in- 
terior design  and  the  family's  well: 
Bryan  (29)  graduated  from  NYU  Stern 
with  his  MBA  this  spnng,  lives  in  NYC 
and  works  as  director  of  finance  at  Ad- 
Safe  Media  in  NY;  Kevin  (26)  works  in 
Equity  Sales  and  Trading  at  Credit  Su- 
isse in  San  Francisco;  Harry  (22)  gradu- 
ated W&L  last  yr..  lives  in  NY  and  works 
at  Media  6.  Tommy's  company  has 
weathered  the  economic  times  and  is 
doing  well.  They  spent  the  summer  at 
the  beach,  and  Bryan  and  Harry  trained 
down  every  weekend  along  with  friends. 
They  see  Kevin  whenever  they  can  but 
think  they've  lost  him  to  CA  and  can't 
blame  him! 

Denise  Montgomery  thought  Reunion 
was  great,  even  though  there  were  only 
about  21  from  '75  and  2  husbands! 
Denise  spent  a  wk.  with  Gerry  in  May 
and  a  wk.  with  Jeanne  mostly  on  Cape 
Cod  in  Jun.  She  saw  Edward  Gorey's 
house  and  went  to  her  1st  drive-in 
movie  in  34  yrs..  seeing  a  double  fea- 
ture of  "Marmaduke"  and  "Date  Night: 
with  Tina  Fey.  Denise  finished  the  book 
she's  been  writing  for  4  yrs.;  it  should 
be  available  next  spring  from  Scarecrow 
Press,  but  she  doesn't  expect  to  sell  a 
lot  of  copies  unless  you  either  teach 
drama,  run  a  theater  company,  or  are  a 
reference  librarian,  since  it  is  the  8th 
edition  of  an  index  to  the  contents  of 
anthologies  of  plays,  as  well  as  an  index 


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to  playwrights  by  country,  ethnic  group, 
gender  and  LGBT  status.  Her  health  is 
good  now;  unfortunately,  her  father  was 
diagnosed  with  Parkinson's  disease  and 
is  showing  signs  of  macular  degenera- 
tion. Denise  says  she's  lucky  he's  mar- 
ried to  a  strong  and  capable  woman  in 
her  mid-60s  who  loves  him. 

Lynn  Norrls  Pfelffer  is  finishing  her 
1st  yr.  as  full  time  organist/choir  direc- 
tor at  St.  Mary's  Episcopal  Church  in 
Belleview,  FL.  At  55  last  yr.,  she  finally 
realized  her  lifelong  dream  and  still 
loves  it.  Husband  John  is  fine;  their  2 
sons  are  "hanging  in  there"  during 
these  hard  times. 

Johna  Pierce  Stephens  stays  busy  in 
"retirement"  with  volunteer  activities 
(mostly  environmental),  equine  sports 
and  elder  care.  Her  Dad  (93)  still  lives 
on  the  farm  with  Bettie  (82).  Tom's 
Mom  (82)  still  lives  on  her  huntbox  in 
Casanova.  Johna  helps  wherever  she 
can  whenever  she's  needed.  She 
burped  out  of  retirement  briefly  last  Nov. 
(as  a  favor  to  a  friend)  to  conduct  a  me- 
dia tour  for  explorer  and  broadcaster 
Piers  Gibbon  as  part  of  a  National  Geo- 
graphic Channel  series,  but  tries  not  to 
take  things  too  seriously.  Daughter 
Rachael  studied  at  the  Sorbonne  in 
Paris  under  Bryn  Mawr's  junior  study 
abroad  program  and  in  Oct.,  Johna  and 
Tom  spent  10  lovely  days  in  Paris  with 
her  for  their  wedding  anniv.!  Rachael  in- 
terned at  a  sustainable  asset  manage- 
ment firm  in  Philly  for  the  summer, 
learning  lots  about  sustainable  invest- 
ing, conducting  outreach  and  event  plan- 
ning; she  returns  for  her  senior  yr.  at 
BMC  this  fall.  Tom  is  still  in  institutional 
investing  and  sponsoring  drag  racing 
cars  (2).  They  travel  to  races  across  the 
country;  Johna  trail  rides  her  horse  and 
looks  forward  to  cool  weather  and  fox- 
hunting, hikes  with  the  family  dog.  and 
is  venturing  into  wildlife  photography. 

Celia  Robertson  Queen  has  2  new 
grandsons,  Henry  and  Wade,  both  of 
whom  are  healthy  and  loud!  They  plan  to 
visit  Pawleys  Island  in  9/10,  but  their 
most  favorite  spot  to  relax  is  at  their 
place  in  western  NC  near  Highlands, 
where  they  can  escape  the  heat  in  Co- 
lumbia. Celia  took  her  mother,  Mary  Bar- 
rett Robertson  '48  of  Augusta,  to  Edisto 
Beach  to  visit  Celia's  brother  and  family 
for  a  weekend,  a  lovely  time. 

Anne  Ross  Shipe  and  Jim  are  still  in 
C'ville  and  still  working!  One  son  turned 
26  on  7/11  and  lives  in  C'ville,  working 
for  UVa's  Investment  Foundation  as  an 
investment  analyst.  Anne  had  an  ab- 
solute blast  at  the  35th,  beginning  with 
a  "mini-reunion"  the  night  before  with 
Elaine  Altice  Saman  and  husband 
Saman,  Betsey  Clay  Rizo,  Sandra  and 
Maria  Vonetes,  Ginny  ShIpe  Cameron, 
Heather  iVIcLeod  Gale  and  then  onto 
SBC  after  breakfast.  She  met  up  with  a 
lot  of  the  classmates,  caught  up  on 
everything  and  vowed  to  stay  in  closer 
touch  through  Facebook,  e-mail,  etc. 
Anne  says,  "Hopefully  for  the  40th,  we'll 
have  even  more  attend.  Hope  all  are 
well." 

Janet  Shepperd  Kelleher  missed  re- 
union as  her  aunt,  whom  she  had  been 
caring  for,  had  just  died  and  Janet  was 
"in  a  blue  funk  for  a  while."  She  worked 
through  that,  however,  while  vacationing 
this  summer  for  2  wks.  at  Hilton  Head 
Island,  2  wks.  at  the  Chesapeake  Bay,  a 


wk.  at  Massanutten  and  a  w.k  in  AZ.  All 
3  children  married  in  the  last  3  yrs.  and 
are  well.  In  addition  to  Macro.  Inc.,  Ed 
has  started  a  new  company  called  Pal- 
metto Aeronautic  Corp.  Janet  says  he'll 
be  launching  rockets  before  long!  And, 
although  she's  had  several  short  sto- 
ries published,  she's  still  perfecting  her 
Southern  novel.  The  Chest  Beneath 
God's  Beard.  She  spends  much  of  her 
time  volunteering.  She  noted,  "I've  been 
blessed  with  10  cancer-free  yrs.  since 
my  breast  cancer  diagnosis,  so  life  is 
good  and  I  enjoy  every  min." 

Ginny  Shipe  Cameron  raved  about 
Reunion!  Rrst,  a  mini  reunion  in  C'ville 
(See  Anne  Shipe  entry)  —  they  enjoyed 
a  great  dinner  and  breakfast  celebra- 
tion, courtesy  of  Anne's  mom,  who  took 
such  good  care  of  the  gang  in  coll.  Then 
on  to  SB,  minus  Heather  and  the 
Vonetes  sisters,  who  couldn't  make  it. 
They  stayed  in  the  new  townhouses, 
right  down  from  Anne  Cogsweii  Burris, 
Wendy  Wise  Routh,  Chris  Hoefer  IVIey- 
ers  and  Ann  Wesley  Ramsey.  Ginny 
said.  "We  had  a  blast!  It  felt  like  we 
never  left  SBC!"  Ginny's  son  Andrew 
and  wife  Lauren  are  expecting  their  1st 
child  in  Jan.;  she  can't  wait  to  be  a 
grandmother  for  the  2nd  time.  Ginny 
hopes  all  are  well,  look  her  up  on  Face- 
book! 

Sarah  "Sally"  Smith  Freeman  en- 
thused. "I've  made  many  trips  to  and 
from  SBC  in  the  last  yr.  and  I  can  report 
the  campus  is  even  lovelier  than  I  re- 
membered it  so  many  yrs.  ago."  Oldest 
daughter  Sarah  Elizabeth  Freeman 
started  at  SBC  in  '09  and  younger 
daughter  Catherine  C.  begins  this  yr.  A 
pink  and  green  flag  forever  blows  in  the 
wind  outside  the  Freeman  front  door!  In 
8/09,  Sally,  her  husband 
and  Sarah  went  to  a  fantastic  "new  stu- 
dent" party  at  Ann  Kiley  Crenshaw's 
('76)  home  in  VS.  Her  family  was  so 
warm  to  all  of  the  new  giris  and  her 
home  is  spectacular!  An  elegant  iron 
dog  (with  pearls  on)  greeted  the  guests 
as  they  arrived.  Sally  would  love  to  hear 
from  anyone  from  SBC  at  esqfree- 
man@aol.com. 

Barbie  Tafel  Thomas  is  an  exterior 
designer,  loves  her  work!  With  her  own 
business,  she  has  the  flexibility  to  play 
tennis  on  several  competitive  teams 
and  have  fun  in  between  jobs.  Barbie  di- 
vorced (3  yrs.  ago  after  30  yrs.  of  mar- 
riage) and  just  when  she  was  getting  her 
feet  back,  she  was  diagnosed  with 
breast  cancer.  Last  Jul.,  she  had  a  dou- 
ble mastectomy,  followed  by  chemo  and 
radiation.  She  just  had  reconstructive 
surgery  this  past  Jul.,  the  day  after  win- 
ning the  state  USTA  tennis  tournament! 
Barbie's  children  are  all  boat  captains  in 
different  capacities:  Grant  (32)  is  a 
Coast  Guard  officer  and  spent  last  yr.  in 
Bahrain  as  the  CO  of  one  of  the  large 
cutters.  He  was  married  in  June  in  D.C. 
(why  Barbie  missed  reunion)  and  is  now 
the  CO  of  a  ship  off  the  coast  of  NC. 
Clay  (30)  is  a  private  boat  captain  for  an 
80'  sailboat  based  out  of  Ft.  Laud- 
erdale. Daughter  Lee  (28)  and  her  fi- 
ance are  the  directors  of  J-World  Sailing 
School  in  San  Diego,  where  they  teach 
and  race;  they  planned  to  be  married  in 
Louisville  in  Sept. 

Gwynne  Taggart  Barter-Martin  and 
Bill  purchased  a  2800-square-ft.  new 
construction  in  7/07,  and  have  been 


making  the  house  a  home,  along  with 
landscaping  and  hardscaping.  In  be- 
tween, they've  made  several  trips  to  FL, 
Las  Vegas,  and  Jamaica.  Daughter  Adri- 
enne  (25)  and  beau,  Christopher  (26), 
have  their  wedding  planned  for 
9/10/10.  so  Gwynne  and  Bill  plan  a  trip 
to  Puerto  Rico  in  late  Sept.  Gwynne  sad 
to  have  missed  the  35th,  but  her 
niece's  wedding  was  in  NYC  at  that 
time!  She's  still  with  Tricorp  as  an  Oper- 
ations Specialist/Member  Account  Spe- 
cialist and  Bill  is  still  busy  with  his  ap- 
praisal business. 

Dorsey  Tillett  Northrup  missed  rfr 
union  because  her  daughter  graduated 
coll.  Dorsey  ended  a  10-yr.  run  in  real 
estate  in  '08  and  is  painting  and  travel- 
ing, camera  in  hand.  She  rafted  down 
CO  with  the  kids  in  '08,  hiked  from 
Bruge  to  Amsterdam  in  '09,  and  is  hav- 
ing "a  yr.  of  boring  stories  in  '10"  but  is 
heading  to  Australia  and  New  Zealand 
and  back  to  the  Netheriands  in  2011  to 
bike  through  the  tulips. 

Bonnie  Walton  Mayberry  retired  5 
yrs.  ago,  having  taught  1st  grade  at  Elon 
Elem.  Right  after  being  diagnosed  with 
Alzheimer's,  her  mother  broke  her  hip, 
and  Bonnie  helped  care  for  her  until  she 
passed  away.  Daughter  Megan  and  hus- 
band Judson  adopted  2  babies  (now  3). 
They  are  2  %  mos.  apart  and  seem  like 
twins!  Bonnie  keeps  them  3  days  a  wk., 
loves  being  Nannie  and  being  retired; 
Jerry  still  works  at  Areva  in  Lynchburg. 

Carroll  Waters  Summerour  writes. 
"Life  is  great  here  in  Lake  Toxaway, 
NC!"  Daughter  Kaki  got  married  in  Jun.; 
Toby  did  the  ceremony  and  there  wasn't 
a  dry  eye  in  the  house!  Their  son  and 
daughter-in-law  are  expecting  their  2nd 
grandchild  in  Aug. 

Missy  Nesbitt  Volgt  only  went  to 
SBC  for  one  yr.  (1971-1972),  but  writes: 
"I've  spent  quite  a  bit  of  time  there 
since,  in  2003,  our  oldest  son,  John, 
started  dating  a  girl  who  was  a  student 
at  SBC  (Virginia-Anne  Fowler  '04).  We  at- 
tended her  graduation,  and  lo  and  be- 
hold, they  married  at  SB  this  past  spring 
on  4/17.  We  couldn't  have  asked  for  a 
more  lovely  and  unique  place  for  a  wed- 
ding. While  we  were  there,  I  kept  asking 
myself  why  in  the  world  I  ever  trans- 
ferred. I  loved  Vanderbilt,  but  there's  no 
prettier  campus  anywhere!"   Missy  and 
family  have  been  in  Nashville  since  '82. 
Her  husband  practices  health  care  law, 
and  she's  busy  keeping  up  with  their  3 
(now  4)  children,  one  working  in  Boul- 
der, CO,  one  teaching  for  the  Peace 
Corps  in  China  and  the  newlyweds  mov- 
ing to  Nashville.  Missy  says  she  looks 
"forward  to  class  news.  It  always  sur- 
prises me  how  many  people  I  remember 
when  1  read  the  alumnae  news!" 


1976 


Ann  Kiley  Crenshaw 

1216  Cedar  Point  Drive 
Virginia  Beach,  VA  23451 
akcrenshaw@cox.net 
akcrenshaw@kaufcan  .com 

Plan  ahead  giris!  Our  35th  reunion  is 
around  the  corner! 

Lynn  Kahler  Rogerson  directs  Art 
Services  International  and  develops  in- 
ternational museum  exhibitions,  cur- 
rently with  shows  of  kimono,  Victorian 
painting  and  Fernando  Botero  traveling. 


C  LASS     NOTES 


Lynn  rejoined  the  SBC  Friends  of  Art 
Board.  Daughter  Olivia  adores  6th  grade 
at  National  Cathedral  School.  At  Christ- 
mas Lynn  skied  with  Norrls  Judd  Ferge- 
son  and  family  in  Crested  Butte,  CO. 
This  summer  Olivia  and  Lynn  will  visit 
Africa.   Lynn  enjoys  getting  together  in 
Washington  with  Maureen  O'Hem 
Slowlnski  and  Sally  Crickenburger 
Brady 

Karl  Shipley's  (Delray  Beach.  FL)  chil- 
dren have  all  graduated  from  coll.  and 
have  jobs.  "I'm  busy  raising  money  for  4 
charities,  chairing  several  fundraisers 
and  serving  on  boards  and  as  a  deacon 
at  our  church.  I  also  paint,  play  golf  and 
travel."  Karl  hopes  to  get  back  to  her  va- 
cation home  in  Lake  Toxaway,  NC,  this 
summer  to  fly  fish  and  hike  with  her 
husband  and  dog. 

Tricia  Cassidy  O'Callahan  threw  a 
surprise  party  with  several  other  alum- 
nae for  Janet  Grainger  who  was  getting 
re-married.  The  party  was  at  Tricia's 
house  in  Rye,  NY,  and  Janet  was  so  sur- 
prised when  the  girls  from  Charlotte  and 
Atlanta  jumped  out  from  behind  the  cur- 
tains! Janet  married  Tim  Bryse  and  lives 
in  Rye,  as  does  Kate  Kelly  Smith.  Janet 
has  7  new  stepK;hildren  in  addition  to 
her  4.  All  are  grown.  Tricia  is  still  prose- 
cuting, this  time  on  an  organized  crime 
commission.  Trisha's  husband  Harold, 
to  whom  she  has  been  married  for  10 
yrs.,  is  neariy  retired.  Trisha's  son  Timo- 
thy Higgins  graduated  from  the 
Lawrenceville  School  and  Holy  Cross 
and  works  for  Wells  Fargo  Securities  in 
NYC.  Trisha  remarked  that  "(i)t  was 
great  to  be  with  SBC  friends;  it  felt  like 
they  had  never  left  each  other!" 

Marsha  Taylor  Norton  is  Regional 
Chair  of  Clinical  Studies  for  Wilmington 
U.  in  DE,  while  busily  parenting  Sam 
(10)  and  Jasmine  "Jazz"  (7).  They  visit 
Richmond  often,  seeing  Auntie  Sandra 
Taylor  '74.  Last  yr,  Marsha  and  the  kids 
had  a  mini  reunion  with  Keedie  Crones 
Leonard  and  kids.  Cole  and  Belle.  "My 
kids  had  big  fun  driving  a  scooter,  milk- 
ing cows  and  archery.  A  highlight  was  a 
trip  to  the  VA  Safari  Park,  complete  with 
a  camel  grabbing  a  bag  of  food  right  out 
of  the  car  window!"  Marsha  recently  ac- 
cepted an  invitation  to  rejoin  the  SBC 
Board  of  Directors  in  fall. 

Keisey  Griffo  Grice  is  in  VA  Beach, 
playing  way  too  much  tennis,  going  to 
school  and  trying  to  figure  out  what  to 
do  next!  Keisey  has  spent  a  lot  of  time 
traveling  the  East  Coast.  Daughter 
McKenzie  graduated  in  May  from  the  U. 
of  Miami  (theatre  and  business  law). 
McKenzie  is  in  her  2nd  yr.  as  a  Miami 
Dolphins  Cheerieader  and  also  works  at 
Nordstrom  in  Merrick  Park.  Son  Parker 
is  in  his  3rd  yr.  at  High  Point  U.  in  NC, 
and  social  chair  of  Lambda  Chi.  Hus- 
band Chuck  is  busy  with  his  yacht  bro- 
kerage. Even  though  Keisey  lives  at  the 
beach  she  escapes  to  the  Jersey  shore 
whenever  possible.  She  just  got  back 
from  Long  Beach  Island  visiting  Bruce 
Rsher  (UVA,  Theta  Delt  '75)  and  family, 
and  plan  to  go  to  Stone  Harbor  in  Sep- 
tember. 

Marilyn  Mare  Moran  works  for  a 
multi-practice  law  firm  as  director  of 


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client  relations,  writing  press  releases, 
quarterly  newsletters  and  website  con- 
tent; planning  seminars  and  events:  and 
overseeing  all  marketing  and  client  serv- 
ices. Son  Chris  starts  high  school  this 
yr.  and  loves  videography  and  photogra- 
phy. He  is  taking  a  semester  elective  in 
digital  photography.  Mare  still  loves  their 
house  in  Larchmont,  NY.  which  is  about 
8  blocks  from  the  harbor. 

Kay  Elllsor  Hopkins's  middle  child, 
daughter  Beth  marned  in  5/09  in  Hous- 
ton —  a  joyous  occasion.  Tennessee 
Nielsen  and  Cissy  Humphrey  attended. 
as  did  an  aunt  and  2  cousins  who  at- 
tended SBC.  Her  youngest.  John,  com- 
pleted a  5-yr.  program  at  Texas  A&M  in 
5/10  and  earned  a  bachelor's  degree  in 
accounting  and  master's  in  finance.  He 
has  completed  the  CPA  exam  and  will 
work  for  Ernst  &  Young  in  Dallas.  Her 
oldest.  Sarah,  works  for  an  advertising 
agency  in  Dallas.  Kay's  daughters  are 
A&M  grads  also.  Kay  has  been  with 
Neiman  Marcus  22  yrs.  Tennessee. 
Cissy.  Beth  Bates  Locke  and  Kay  get  to- 
gether on  a  regular  basis.  Beth's  daugh- 
ter. Becky,  is  a  first-yr.  at  U.  of  North  TX. 
Kay  says  Kathy  Whichard  Poston  has  a 
granddaughter  and  is  expecting  a  2nd 
grandchild  (daughter  Kayce's  children). 
Kathy's  son.  McLean,  was  engaged.  Kay 
wants  to  attend  the  next  reunion.  It's 
been  20  yrs.  since  she  has  made  it  to 
SBC;  she'd  love  to  see  everyone. 

Robin  Rodgers  Heller's  youngest. 
Elizabeth,  is  at  Alma  Coll.  (small  liberal 
arts  coll.  in  Ml)  making  her  family  empty 
nesters.  Her  son  is  studying  business 
and  her  daughter  plans  to  study  psychol- 
ogy. Husband  Bill  took  Lizzie  on  a  busi- 
ness trip  to  TX  and  they  visited  with 
Cissy  Humphrey.  Robin  chatted  by 
Skype  and  Cissy  assured  me  that  she 
used  discretion  in  describing  our  coll. 
antics  to  our  coll.-bound  daughter!  Robin 
is  busy  running  LocalMotionGreen.  an 
environmental  health  nonprofit,  and  do- 
ing lots  of  volunteer  work  with  Junior 
League,  garden  clubs,  clinic  for  disabled 
youth  and  sitting  on  various  nonprofit 
boards.  The  1st  round  of  renovations  on 
their  lOO-i-yr.-old  home  is  almost  com- 
plete. It's  now  listed  on  the  National 
Register  of  Historic  Places  and  received 
an  historic  plaque  from  our  local  histori- 
cal society.  She  has  ample  guest  ac- 
commodations for  classmates  visiting 
the  Detroit  area.  Just  give  Robin  a  call 
or  email. 

Meg  Shields  Duke  hasn't  seen  many 
SBC  classmates  this  yr..  although  she 
has  visited  with  3  surrogates.  Meg's 
family  got  to  meet  and  host  for  dinner 
Kate  Kelly  Smith's  daughter  Isabel,  who 
was  a  houseguest  of  daughter  Caro- 
line's oldest  childhood  friend.  Meg  took 
everybody  out  for  a  graduation  celebra- 
tion dinner.  (Isabel:  Gettysburg  '10;  Car- 
oline: Colby  '10.)  Dariinggiri.  no  sur- 
prise there!  Meg  visited  with  SBC 
surrogates,  including  longtime  SBC 
alumnae  board  rep  from  Denver:  Jane 
Borden  '68.  who  moved  to  W.  Hartford; 
and  SBC  current  big  board  member  from 
Denver  Judy  Grant  '66.  Hoping  for  more 
'76  visits  in  2010/11.  Mary  Beth  Ham- 
lin Flnke  and  Meg  have  planned  to  re- 
unite at  SBC's  Homecoming  to  help 
plan  reunion.  Meg  and  Mary  Beth  would 
absolutely  adore  for  others  to  join  them! 

Karlna  Schless  went  to  coll.  yr. 
abroad  reunion  ('75)  to  Rome  in  May.  a 


great  tinne!  She  is  going  back  out  west 
(WY/MT)  to  ranch  to  ride/hike.  etc.  & 
then  down  to  Grand  Teton  Park  to  Jack- 
son Hole  (been  going  20  yrs.  now).  Ka- 
rina's  job  was  eliminated  after  29  yrs. 
with  Pfizer.  She's  starting  a  temp  job  at 
Cephalon.  in  their  compliance  dept.  for 
couple  mos. 

Becky  Burt's  adventures  in  jewelry 
are  bearing  fruit.  In  addition  to  showing 
her  pieces  monthly  at  the  Mid-City  Art 
Market  in  New  Orieans.  she's  been  ju- 
ried in  as  a  member  of  the  Louisiana 
Craft  Guild.  This  group  takes  only  the 
best  craftspeople  from  the  southeast 
part  of  the  U.S.  Becky  was  waitlisted  as 
an  artist  for  Jazz  Fest.  but  couldn't  par- 
ticipate due  to  her  stepfather  (92)  hav- 
ing emergency  intestinal  surgery.  Becky 
displayed  at  the  Renaissance  Fine  Art 
Festival  in  Ridgeland.  MS.  in  May.  and 
teaches  weekly  metalsmithing  classes 
in  New  Orleans  at  NOLA  Art  and  Craft, 
part  of  the  New  Orleans  Conservation 
Guild.  Finally,  she  was  selected  as  one 
of  6  artists  to  be  featured  in  "Louisiana 
Artists:  Profiles  on  Canvas."  a  short 
film  produced  by  the  Louisiana  Public 
Broadcasting  as  part  of  their  annual 
fundraising  Art  and  Travel  auction. 

Kate  Kelly  Smith  looks  forward  to  re- 
union. Niece  Olivia  Smith  is  entering  the 
fresh-yr.  class  and  Kate  looks  forward  to 
many  visits  to  SBC.  Daughter  Isabel 
graduated  from  Gettysburg  Coll.  and  will 
be  going  to  graduate  school  in  nutntion 
and  public  policy  at  Tufts  U.  in  Boston. 
We're  thrilled.  Kate  hopes  all  of  our 
class  IS  into  decorating  as  we  become 
empty  nesters.  I'm  in  my  4th  yr.  as  the 
VP/Publisher  of  House  Beautiful  and 
you  can  now  get  your  decorating  inspira- 
tion from  many  formats:  the  magazine, 
the  website  housebeautiful.com.  the 
mobile  mhousebeutiful.com  and  with 
the  June  issue  on  the  iPad.  Kate  enjoys 
seeing  lots  of  fnends.  including  Treacy 
Markey  Shaw,  Janet  Thompson  Burn, 
Tricia  Cassldy  O'Callahan,  Laura  Lee 
Bost  and  Katy  Cochran. 

Debbie  Mutch  Olander  finished  her 
Ph.D.  in  musicology  at  FL  State  and 
moved  to  Ponte  Vedra  Beach.  Debbie 
has  had  a  challenging  yr..  but  she's  for- 
tunate to  have  family  nearby  for  part  of 
the  yr.  Debbie  was  terribly  saddened  to 
hear  of  Kari  Tamburr's  passing  and  re- 
calls that  she  and  Peggy  Weimer  were 
his  1st  thesis  students  at  SBC. 

Debbie  Massle  Thurman's  2nd 
daughter.  Natalie,  was  wed  in  Lynch- 
burg. VA  on  5/22  to  1st  Lt.  James 
Fowler.  USA.  Step-daughter  Jessica  is 
marrying  7/3/10  in  Baltimore,  which 
completes  the  trio.  Daughter  Jenni  set 
the  pace  in  '08.  and  'twas  at  their  wed- 
ding that  Jesse  met  her  husband-to-be. 
Russ  and  Debbie  are  empty  nesters  (3 
cats  and  a  dog),  making  tnps  to  SBC 
campus  to  swim,  play  tennis  and  walk 
the  trails.  Life  is  good.  She's  always 
writing  something  and  looking  forward 
to  his  retirement  from  publishing  soon. 

Trish  Talbott  Reed  had  a  busy  sum- 
mer. Oldest  daughter  Meghan  com- 
pleted her  1st  yr.  as  a  4th  grade 
teacher.  She's  getting  married  7/24.  so 
Trish  is  busy  with  that.  Daughter  Ashley 
graduated  from  UMW  in  May  and  plans 
to  be  assistant  coach  for  coll.  basket- 
ball and  go  to  graduate  school.  Wrightly 
attends  East  TN.  is  suffering  through 
summer  school.  Her  youngest.  Carring- 


ton.  is  headed  to  ECU  in  fall,  interested 
in  occupational  therapy.  Sadly.  Trish's 
Dad  passed  away  this  May.  He  had 
urged  her  to  attend  SBC  and  he  was 
right:  great  education,  great  fnendships, 
and  great  foundation  to  build  on.  Tom 
and  Trish  completed  renovations  on 
their  home  on  Gviiynn  Island  on  the 
Chesapeake  Bay.  great  weekend  get- 
away and  possible  retirement  home  at 
some  point.  Tnsh  caught  up  with 
Melanle  Holland  Rice,  Sally  Old  Kitchin 
and  Ann  KIley  Crenshaw  at  the  wedding 
of  Melanie's  daughter  —  a  beautiful 
wedding  and  she  loved  the  picture  of 
the  SBC  grads.  Not  bad  for  '76  grads! 

Virginia  Spangler  Polley  says  Frank 
graduated  from  Georgetown,  looking  for 
a  job  m  D.C.  The  family  visited  Greece 
as  a  graduation  present.  David  and  Gina 
started  a  new  business.  David  has  been 
in  the  carpet  industry  for  50  yrs..  and 
they've  started  their  own  carpet  manu- 
facturing CO.  Her  custom  cremation  urn 
business  is  chugging  along.  Gina  is  put- 
ting her  new  MBA  degree  to  use.  She 
still  is  involved  in  riding  and  showing 
Amencan  Saddlebred  horses.  She  uses 
Facebook  to  reconnect  with  classmates 
and  hopes  more  join.  Gina  looks  for- 
ward to  reunion. 

Cissy  Humphrey  sees  Beth  Bates 
Locke,  Tennessee  Nielsen  and  Kay  El- 
llsor Hopkins  for  Girls  Night  Out  every  8 
wks.  She  hears  from  Candi  Casey  in 
Chicago  via  email. 

Mary  Beth  Hamlin  Finke's  daughter 
Caroline  graduates  from  Mount  Holyoke 
Coll.  in  5/11  with  a  degree  in  astro- 
physics and  French  and  completed  a  se- 
mester in  Paris  with  SBC's  JYF  program. 
So  although  she  didn't  opt  to  attend 
SBC.  MB  feels  she  can  consider  her 
daughter  an  alumna!  Son  Hollis  will  be  a 
junior  boarder  at  Episcopal  H.  S..  mak- 
ing her  an  empty  nester.   She's  been 
dating  my  old  friend  from  coll.  Days,  Jim 
Shannon,  who  lives  in  Richmond. 
Friends  may  remember  him  since  he 
was  "down  the  road"  a  fair  bit  in  those 
days!  Peggy  Weimer  Parrlsh  and  MB 
took  our  kids  to  Loire  and  Pans  on  vaca- 
tion last  summer,  and  Meg  Shields 
Duke  and  MB  still  get  together  to  ski  at 
her  home  in  Vail  annually.  MB  and  her 
daughter  met  Meg's  daughter  Margo 
while  she  was  living  in  NYC.  Margot  Ma- 
honey  Budin  and  David  gave  a  brunch 
on  7/4/10.  Carrlngton  Brown  Wise  has 
visited  her  quite  often  in  Chicago  the 
past  few  yrs.  while  she  has  been  taking 
teaching  courses.  Carrlngton  even 
brought  her  daughter  Annie  (SBC)  to 
stay  one  time.  Carrlngton.  Margaret  Mil- 
ner  Mallory  and  MB  have  been  invited 
by  Lochrane  Coleman  Smith  to  visit 
Loch  and  Mel  in  Birmingham  this  fall. 
Margaret  and  Bart  came  to  Chicago  last 
fall  and  we  had  a  ball  seeing  Jersey 
Boys,  then  running  into  the  stars  of  the 
cast  on  the  street!  Lisa  Nelson  Robert- 
son and  MB  ran  into  one  another  at  a 
UVA  football  game.  MB  had  a  great  time 
a  yr.  ago  making  a  swing  through  Dallas, 
San  Antonio  and  Houston  where  she 
saw  our  TX  classmates.  Dede  Ryan  Ale, 
Cissy  Humphrey,  Beth  Bates  Locke, 
Tennessee  Nellsen  and  Kay  Elisor  Hop- 
kins. MB's  been  in  touch  with  Cora  Sny- 
der '77  in  Charlottesville.  Joella  Schnei- 
der Samp  '77  and  husband  Rich  invited 
Peggy.  Elliott  Graham  Schoenig  and 
husband  Jerry.  Allx  Colley  Wilson,  and 


Jim  and  MB  to  a  weekend  at  VA  Beach 
last  summer.  Sally  Mott  Randolph 

came  through  Chicago  and  they  took 
pictures  at  "The  Bean"  and  had  lunch  in 
Millennium  Park.  Sally,  husband  John, 
Jim  and  MB  attended  Cathy  Slatln- 
shek's  marriage  celebration  last  sum- 
mer (to  Bill  Prillaman)  in  the  Northern 
Neck.  Bill  is  an  architect  and  designed 
the  home  he  and  Slats  have  moved  to. 
truly  beautiful.  Sill  teaches  tennis  on 
the  side.  Sally  and  John  hosted  a  pre- 
wedding  reception  attended  by  Paula 
Brum  '77.  Sally  Mott  Freeman,  Megan 
Morgan.  Meg  Shields  Duke,  Caroline 
BIckel  McLoughlln.  Becky  Dane  77. 
Mary  Beth  Hamlin,  Peggy  Weimer  Par- 
rlsh. Maggie  Shriver  '77.  Ookle  Hays 
Cooper  and  Margot  Mahoney  Budin. 
"Meg  and  I  had  to  sing  the  toast  we  de- 
livered at  the  event!"  MB  still  works  part 
time  for  family  businesses  in  NC  and  SC 
and  has  added  trips  to  as  many  east 
coast  spots  as  possible.  MB  will  be  at 
Homecoming  in  Sept.  Unfortunately 
she'll  have  to  miss  our  35th  reunion 
(this  will  be  the  1st  time)  since  it's  the 
same  weekend  as  her  daughter's  coll. 
graduation. 

Cynde  Seller  Elster's  city  had  the 
pleasure  of  hosting  the  making  of  the 
movie  "Baseball  Dreams."  She  played 
an  extra  and  enjoyed  working  on  an  ac- 
tual film  set.  She  enjoyed  the  wedding 
of  son  Ronald  and  bride  Meghan  in  Oct. 
Youngest  daughter.  Laura,  moved  to 
NYC  to  take  a  position  with  the  NY 
Times.  Ron  and  I  celebrated  30  yrs.  of 
marriage  in  Jun.  and  have  planned  a  trip 
to  Israel  and  Jordan  in  fall. 

Ann  KIley  Crenshaw  hosted  the  cele- 
bration sending  our  local  students  back 
to  Vixen  land.  Sally  Old  Kitchin  enter- 
tained our  new  president.  Jo  Ellen 
Parker,  at  her  home.  It  was  wonderful  to 
catch  up  with  alumnae  of  all  classes,  in- 
cluding Sally's  own  Maria  Kitchin  '04. 
Sally  had  a  lovely  dinner  party  for  Cathy 
Slatinshek  and  Bill,  who  live  in  the 
Northern  Neck  of  VA.  Sally  encourages 
you  to  come  to  Homecoming  and  Re- 
union! 

I'm  (Ann  KIley  Crenshaw)  happy  that 
both  of  my  boys  will  be  at  UVA  next  yr. 
Gordon  will  finish  his  4th  yr.  in  the  Com- 
merce School  and  Clarke  Jr.  will  return 
to  attend  Darden.  Gordon  spent  the 
summer  in  NYC  working  in  investment 
banking.  Clarke  and  1  intend  not  to  miss 
UVA  home  games  this  season!  I  stay 
busy  with  my  law  practice  and  volunteer 
work.  Look  forward  to  seeing  you  all  at 
Reunion! 


19771 


Sally  Bonham  Mohle 

5039  Lewisetta  Drive 
Glen  Allen.  VA  23060 
SallyBonhamSBC77@aol.com 

Please  send  an  email  address  updates 
to  me  (address  above!)  If  you're  on 
Facebook.  we  have  a  group!  Also  some 
of  your  news  below  may  have  been  ed- 
ited due  to  the  word  limit. 

Debbie  Koss  McCarthy:  Our  news  is 
the  birth  of  our  1st  grandchild.  Anna 
Grace  Ramey  to  our  daughter  Courtney 
and  John  in  Atlanta.  Alex  is  in  NYC  so 
both  of  our  offspring  are  in  fun  places  to 
visit. 


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Angela  Scully:  Serving  as  exec.  dir. 
of  the  Darlington  Arts  Center  In  Garnet 
Valley.  PA.  Still  painting.  Almost  empty 
nesters  as  the  2nd  of  our  2  children  is 
graduating  from  coll.  Planning  to  travel 
with  my  sister  Eileen  '78  to  Hong  Kong 
where  shell  give  a  paper  on  'madness 
and  psychopathology  of  global  free 
trade." 

Cathy  Goodhart  Hanson:  I'm  looking 
forward  to  traveling  with  SBC  to  Italy  in 
10/10.  2  of  my  daughters  married  W&L 
men:  Susie  married  Taylor  Marshall  in 
8/08.  They  live  and  practice  law  in  Little 
Rock.  Catherine  married  Alex  Curlet  in 
6/10.  My  youngest  child,  Laura,  is  in 
the  Peace  Corps  in  Mozambique. 

Becky  Mayer  Gutierrez:  Life  is  great, 
3  healthy,  happy  sons  and  3  healthy, 
happy  grandsons.  Teaching  5th  grade, 
will  spend  a  week  on  the  beach  with 
family  in  ME  this  summer  and  hope  to 
visit  my  son  stationed  in  Heidelberg, 
Germany  next  summer. 

Ellen  Sellers  McDowell:  Oldest  child 
Emily  is  finished  a  master's  in  Geology 
from  U.  of  TX  and  moved  to  Houston  to 
start  a  job.  Ginny  graduated  from  TCU 
and  works  in  Dallas.  Mary  Susan  is  go- 
ing to  be  a  junior  at  TCU  and  youngest 
child  Kate  is  headed  to  Samford  U.  in 
Birmingham.  AL,  this  fall.  I  hope  to  see 
Lochrane  Coleman  Smith  '76  and  Eve 
Jackson  London  '78  when  I  go  to  drop 
Kate  off  in  Aug.   Kate  and  I  went  on  a 
church  trip  to  England.  Rex  still  travels 
between  Dallas  and  AL  for  business. 
This  summer,  we  visited  the  beach  in 
Destin,  FL,  which  were  beautiful,  con- 
trary to  news  reports. 

Vivian  Yamaguchi  Colin:  I  continue  to 
serve  on  the  SB  Visiting  Committee  for 
Riding,  and  enjoy  returning  to  campus 
for  meetings.  Toni  Bredin  Massie  is  on 
this  committee  too,  always  good  to  see 
her.  I  ride  regularly.  9/09  I 
attended  SBC  Homecoming  during  which 
our  new  president,  Jo  Ellen  Parker,  was 
inaugurated,  a  new  fitness  facility  dedi- 
cated (it's  amazing!)  and  SBC  lacrosse 
coach,  the  late  Jennifer  Crispin  and  for- 
mer SBC  director  of  riding,  Paul 
Cronin,  were  inducted  into  the  SBC  Ath- 
letic Hall  of  Fame,  I  wrote  and  gave 
the  introduction 

for  Paul's  induction.  Last  summer,  Meg 
Wiederseim  Richards  '78,  hosted  Mag- 
gie Shriver,  Libby  White  Drbal,  JoJo 
Scott  Busey,  Keedie  Grones  Leonard 
'76.  Addy  Eshbach  Donnelly  '78,  Mimi 
Borst  Quillman  '78  and  Mary  Goodwin 
Gamper  '78  and  me  at  Saranac  Lake 
in  the  Adirondacks  for  a  mini-reunion. 
Stuart  and  I  celebrated  our  27th  anniv. 
9/09.  Clayton  (23)  completed  his  serv- 
ice with  the  Marine  Corps  and  returned 
home  after  2  tours  to  Iraq.  He  works  in 
downtown  Chicago.  Clifford  (21)  will  be 
a  senior  at  Vanderbilt  and  spent  last 
spring  semester  in  Tokyo,  then  traveled 
through  Thailand,  Vietnam  and  Indone- 
sia. We  have  2  teenagers  at  home, 
twins,  Chariie  and  Will  (16):  they'll  be  h. 
S.  Juniors. 

Caria  Kinney  Reiniger:  Older  daugh- 
ter Heather  (22)  graduated  Cum  Laude 
from  the  U.  of  FL  5/1/10,  with  a  B.S.  in 
psychology.  She  works  at  the  Clearwater 
Marine  Aquarium.  Heather  is  also  a 
Color  Guard  instructor  for  Colonial  H.S. 
in  Orlando  and  is  helping  teach.  She 
was  a  member  of  the  Northeast  Inde- 
pendent Winter  Guard,  which  finished 


4th  in  the  Infl  competition  in  Dayton, 
OH  this  spring.  Daughter  Mallory  (15)  is 
finishing  9th  grade  on  the  FL  Virtual 
School.  She  takes  her  classes  online 
with  frequent  contact  with  her  teachers 
via  phone  or  email.  She  has  her 
learner's  permit,  so  Dan  and  I  have  got- 
ten a  few  more  gray  hairs  lately!  We're 
looking  forward  to  our  1st  full  family  va- 
cation in  over  4  yrs.  We're  headed  to 
Key  West!  Heather  aged  out  of  Drum 
Corps  last  yr.,  having  reached  21.  She 
was  a  color  guard  member  of  Bluecoats 
of  Canton,  OH  for  3  yrs.  and  Phantom 
Regiment,  Rosemont.  IL  for  one  yr.  We 
went  to  Indianapolis  last  Aug.  to  watch 
the  Drum  Corps  International  finals  in 
the  new  Indianapolis  Colts  stadium.  I 
welcome  contact  from  SBCers  in  Central 
FL,  or  from  anyone  visiting  the 
Tampa/Clearwater/St.  Petersburg  area. 
I'm  20  min.  from  Clearwater  Beach! 

Lola  Brock  Meakin:  Life  is  good  in 
England  this  yr.  Last  yr.,  I  had  a  stroke 
as  a  result  of  an  injury.  Somehow  I 
twisted  my  neck,  had  a  tear  inside  an 
artery  and  then  7-10  days  later  (the  day 
after  returning  from  skiing)  the  symp- 
toms occurred.  Good  news  is  that  the 
only  "symptom"  I  have  left  is  fat!  So  af- 
ter 3  mos.  sick  leave  and  then  cutting 
down  to  2  days  a  wk..  I  decided  to  give 
up  work  for  a  while.  I'm  busier  than 
ever.  Got  a  new  puppy,  2  dogs  are  more 
than  twice  the  amount  of  work,  double 
trouble!  Been  travelling  a  lot,  Miami  at 
Christmas,  Miami  again  in  Mar,  to  help 
my  mother  post  hip  replacement,  skiing 
in  Apr.,  Norfolk  in  May  with  the  dogs 
(and  Jeremy),  Jun.  was  northern  France, 
Jul.  in  Greece  for  11  days  and  Aug.,  NY, 
to  visit  my  son  Edward  (21)!  My  other 
son  James  (23)  works  in  insurance  in 
Norwich  and  has  decided  to  move  to 
London.  I'm  pleased  to  have  1  son 
nearby!!  Jeremy  and  I  are  well,  enjoying 
the  empty  nest  now. 

Martha  Crowe  Jones:  Still  working  at 
family  business  (Sally  Bell's  Kitchen) 
Scott  and  son  Caleb  won  bid  with  city  of 
Richmond  and  opened  2nd  location  at 
Byrd  Park.  We're  lucky  to  have  a  review 
in  NY  Times,  mentions  in  GQ,  Gardens 
and  Guns  and  a  small  spot  on  Bobby 
Ray's  show.  Had  a  great  visit  with 
Cheryl  Lennon  Gibson  and  plan  to  meet 
with  Cheryl  and  Joan  Pietrucha  when 
time  allows.   On  occasion  I  see  Marty 
Branch  Alexander  at  the  shop.   My 
daughter.  Sarah  Natalie  is  a  rising  junior 
at  James  Madison. 

Roxane  Clement:  Went  to  Bele  Chere 
(Asheville  street  festival)  with  Gregor 
Lee  '00  and  Amanda  Diamond  Ring  '98; 
a  good  time  was  had  by  all! 

Ebet  Little  Stevens:  Lizzie  and  hus- 
band, Derek,  had  a  baby  boy  3/10. 
Anne  is  getting  married  8/10,  and  Rob 
will  be  a  freshman  at  Davidson 
Col.   Bob  continues  to  teach,  and  I 
moved  my  consulting  business  out  of 
the  house  and  into  an  office  —  hoping 
that  things  will  continue  to  grow. 

Anne  Patrice  Rubel  met  Antonia 
Dupont  Bredin  in  HI  for  a  wk.-long  vaca- 
tion —  a  great,  adventurous  time  on  the 
Big  Island.  She  met  Toni's  daughters, 
Sophie  and  Jackie,  who  are  both  charm- 
ing. She  plans  to  join  Toni  in  Nantucket 
10/10  for  some  more  fun  with  her  best 
friend  forever.  Anne's  1st  born  son, 
James  "Cooper"  Waddell  III  was  gradu- 
ated from  Cal  Poly  at  San  Luis  Obispo 


5/10  with  a  degree  in  Business  Fi- 
nance. Cooper  will  be  an  intern  for  2 
yrs.  before  he  joins  her  husband  Jim.  as 
a  team  mate  at  Morgan  Stanley,  Smith 
Barney.  As  for  Anne  ...  she  continues  to 
paint:  equine,  yachting  and  pet  art  and. 
also  has  several  elderly,  private  patients 
who  she  takes  care  of  during  the  day. 
Visit  her  new  website,  www.annewad- 
dell.com.  And  I,  Sally  Bonham  Mohle, 
gained  2  great-nephews  in  the  past  yr.! 


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Suzanne  Stryker  Ullrich 

820  Waverly  Rd. 

Kennett  Square,  PA  19348 

suzullrich@aol.com 

Cindy  "Whitless"  Whitley  Auman 

and  Dave  finished  their  10-yr.  1903 
farmhouse  renovation.  She's  now  with  a 
Philadelphia-based  environmental  firm. 
Sadly,  both  she  and  Dave  lost  parents  a 
few  yrs.  ago. 

Katie  Renaud  Baldwin  is  in  OR  after 
many  yrs.  in  AK  and  is  still  subbing  and 
waiting  for  a  teaching  position.  Katie 
says  Martha  Miller's  daughter  is  now 
attending  SBC.  I  guess  she  bought 
something  at  the  bookstore.  "It  made 
me  smile  to  hear  the  voice  of  a  'Virginia' 
person  again!  Lots  of  memories." 

Lee  Corollo  Boyes  celebrated  2  yrs. 
of  good  health  and  had  a  son  married  in 
June!  She  enjoyed  being  involved  in  the 
CA  wedding,  even  though  she  wasn't  the 
mother  of  the  bride!  She  is  teaching  at 
Sonoma  State  U.  in  the  Dept.  of  Educa- 
tion, preparing  science  teacher  creden- 
tial candidates,  while  continuing  her 
consulting  on  an  educational  assess- 
ment program  (FACETS)  and  Clean  Air 
Challenge. 

Cathy  'Mellow'  Golterman's  twins 
Catherine  and  Christen  will  be  sopho- 
mores at  Westminster  Coll.  in  Fulton, 
MO.  Woody  will  be  a  senior  in  h.  s.  The 
family  will  take  a  cruise  when  he  gradu- 
ates. 

When  Catherine  Taylor  Moore's  par- 
ents moved  out  of  ther  house  of  51  yrs., 
she  found  a  lantern  made  by  her  "little 
sister"  Cindy  Little.  "Who  would've 
thought  that  it  could  survive  the  test  of 
time?"  Last  Sept.  Catherine  traveled  to 
Sea  Island  to  visit  Betsy  Glenn  who 
hosted  her,  Liz  Dalrymple,  Eve  London 
and  Lisa  Wray  Longino  for  a  mini-re- 
union.  Son  Lee  is  at  Camp  Casey  in  S. 
Korea  with  the  Army.  "We're  thankful  for 
Skype:  it  helps  us  keep  in  touch  in  re- 
mote locations."  8th  grader  Ainsley  en- 
joys dance,  volleyball,  music,  horseback 
riding  and  volunteering. 

Donna  J.  G.  Mihalik  Lee  and  Dennis 
have  each  been  writing  poetry  with  pub- 
lications in  various  literary  magazines. 
Her  works  can  be  found  in  Existere  — 
Journal  of  Arts  and  Literature  (Canada), 
Vallum:  Contemporary  Poetry  (Canada), 
lacket  Magazine  and  Journal  of  ttie 
Arts,  and  Atenea:  A  bilingual  journal  of 
the  fiumanities  and  social  Issues  on 
time  and  temporality  (Puerto  Rico).  "My 
poem  'Ode  to  Fungi-filled  Face  Cream' 
appears  in  the  anthology  Decomposi- 
tion: Fungi-Inspired  Poems  (Lost  Horse 
Press,  2010):  http://v™w.losthorse- 
press.org/books/decomposition.html." 
Anyone  who  loves  mushrooms  may  en- 
joy this  one!  Look  for  her  pen-name 
donna  j.  gelagotis  lee.  Dennis's  wori( 


C  LASS     NOTES 


will  appear  in  the  2010  issue  of  Journal 
of  New  Jersey  Poets.  Look  for  his  poem 
"Blood  Room"  in  the  Journal  of  Medical 
Humanities.  The  2  of  them  have  works 
appearing  in  antlTHESIS:  A  Graduate 
Student  Journal  of  Criticism,  Theory, 
and  Creative  Writing  (Australia). 

Paula  Brown  Kelley  is  sending  old- 
est, JP,  off  to  Loyola  U.  in  Baltimore, 
while  Genny  will  be  a  sophomore  in  h.  s. 
For  her  80th  birthday,  Paula  and  her 
mother  went  to  paint  NYC  red.  Paula  is 
busy  with  a  women's  club,  along  with 
the  Youree  ladies  (Michelle  Youree 
Hostler,  Valerie  and  their  mother).  Paula 
and  Liz  Williams  got  together  when  a 
mutual  friend  was  releasing  a  new  wine! 
(Sounds  like  a  great  place  to  have  a  re- 
union, perhaps?)  Commercial  real  es- 
tate has  been  flat,  but  Paula  is  busy  de- 
signing a  website  (kcreco.com).  Navy 
football  games  fill  their  weekends. 

Deb  Davison  Klein  was  in  PA  for  son 
Peter's  graduation,  while  Bo  (26)  is 
nearby  in  CA  working  at  his  dad's  com- 
pany. Whitney  (23)  was  in  NYC  working 
for  In  Style  Magazine,  but  is  now  in  At- 
lanta." Peter  (18)  is  participating  in  a 
program  in  Equador  for  a  semester.  Deb 
still  rides  jumpers,  loves  CA,  but  looks 
forward  to  travels.  HI  and  VA  in  fall. 

Cecilia  Garcia-Tunon  Lear  had  tons 
to  report,  highlights  being  a  great  senior 
yr.  (wrestling,  football,  track,  musicals 
and  dramas)  for  son  Fred  before  he 
takes  off  for  Western  New  England  Coll. 
in  Springfield.  MA.  Ceci  has  taken  out  a 
business  license  for  contracted  techni- 
cal writing  for  an  Atlanta  based  com- 
pany, as  well  as  some  government  con- 
tracts in  both  Canada  and  the  U.S.  She 
and  Steve  realized  that  the  move  to  ME, 
while  having  many  up-sides  also  came 
with  some  down-sides...  "heating  a  big, 
old  clunker  of  a  house,  which  we  love 
anyway,  and  being  far  away  from  our 
nearest  and  dearest  from  BM  (Before 
Maine!)  We  have  tons  of  room,  and  love 
to  have  visitors!" 

Audrey  Townsend  spent  3  wks.  in 
France,  got  daughter  Betsy  ready  to 
head  off  to  Occidental  U.  in  CA  and  vis- 
ited Helen  Bruckman,  Liz  Bowden, 
Emily  McCalister  and  Michelle  Frazier 
in  Las  Vegas  last  May.  A  trip  to  Balti- 
more also  meant  a  fun  visit  with  Missy 
Powell  Adams. 

Holly  McGlothlln  bought  her  1st 
home  after  a  yr.-long  search  and  has  a 
guest  room  waiting  in  the  San  Francisco 
area!  (40  min.  away  and  walking  dis- 
tance to  BART.)  Sadly,  her  mother  (97) 
passed  away  after  a  2nd  hip  surgery. 
Remarking  on  dinner  with  Cannle 
Crysler  Shafer,  Holly  said,  "1  can't  be- 
lieve it  took  32  yrs.  to  get  her  out  here!" 

Cannle  Crysler  Shafer  is  head  of 
lower  school  at  Germantown  Academy  in 
Ft.  Washington,  PA,  a  school  celebrating 
its  250th  anniv.  She  loves  being  back 
with  lower  school  students.  Daughter 
Francie  graduated  from  Northeastern  U. 
last  May  and  has  an  internship  in  NYC. 
Blake  is  at  Bates  Coll.,  attending  Yun- 
nan Nationalities  U.  in  Kungming,  China, 
in  fall.  "One  of  the  best  experiences 
(last  yr.)  was  the  Blizzard  of  2010  in  Bal- 
timore." Being  snowed  in  with  Mary 


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Page  Stewart  and  the  SBC  gang  was 
"hysterical... Lisa  Wray  Longino  shovel 
ing  out  while  in  a  mink  coat.  I  haven't 
laughed  that  hard  in  a  long  time!" 

Sallie  Sexton  McKenney  reported 
that  husband.  Bob.  passed  away  last 
June  at  56.  They'd  been  together  since 
'81.  She  had  a  rough  time,  but  is  keep- 
ing herself  busy  while  the  shock  wears 
off.  Deepest  condolences  from  all  of  us, 
Sallie. 

TonI  Brown  is  president  of  the  Real 
Estate  Association  in  Lexington.  Daugh- 
ter Claibourne  was  married  last  yr., 
which  afterwards,  Toni  promptly  went  to 
the  beach  in  Litchfield.  SC.  to  sleep  for 
3  days!  Younger  daughter  Rnley  moved 
to  GA.  Toni  and  Jim  traveled  to  Costa 
Rica  with  Turks  and  Caicos  as  the  next 
target.  Robin  Jones  Eddy  is  always 
around  Lexington  so  they  see  each 
other  often. 

Meg  Richards  WIederselm,  Mary 
Goodwin  Gamper,  Maria  Rixey  Camper 
and  MIml  Borst  Quillman  got  together 
to  reminisce  about  a  trip  to  Upper 
Saranac  Lake  in  the  Adirondacks,  NY. 
after  Meg  had  recently  returned  from 
Big  Horn,  WY,  visiting  relatives.  Mana 
had  been  to  France  to  pick  up  daughter 
Cathehne  and  Mary  had  been  bottling 
too  many  gallons  of  honey  from  her 
bees!  Mimi  was  heading  out  to  Moose, 
WY,  in  Sept.  while  her  husband  was  go- 
ing elk  hunting.  This  past  spring  she 
caught  up  with  Alden  Corrigan  and  Car- 
oline McKlssIck  Young  at  the  Devon 
Horse  Show,  as  well  as  Libby  White  Dr- 
bal  '77. 

Julie  Pfautz  Bodenstab  spent  2  wks. 
on  Cape  Cod,  where  she  caught  up  with 
Lauren  McMannis  Huyett  '79  and  Bill 
(vacationing  in  Falmouth,  MA).  After  20-i- 
yrs.,  lunch  together  meant  so  much.  Her 
eldest,  Phillip,  is  engaged;  a  6/11  wed- 
ding is  planned.  Son  Peter  works  in  Rl. 

Suzanne  Stryker  Ullrich:  My  father 
died  last  Dec.  (Mom  still  in  FL),  but  then 
in  Mar.  Alex  (29)  got  married  in  Jamaica. 
Alex  (and  Kellie)  and  Andrew  (27)  are 
working  in  the  Phila.  area.  We  see  them 
occasionally  (but  never  enough),  and 
Ned  (22)  is  a  Jr/Sr  at  Penn  State  after  a 
40  day  bike  trek  last  summer  through 
the  Rockies  and  out  to  the  OR  coast. 
I'm  working  towards  a  Med,  but  also 
have  a  new  job,  working  for  an  insur- 
ance company.  The  changes  in  educa- 
tion are  all  interesting,  especially  the 
online  format!  Seeing  Carey  Johnson 
Homing  and  Lauren  Place  Young  in  NY 
and  VT  were  2  of  my  stops  during  my 
'auto-trek.' 

So,  another  year  has  passed,  and 
many  of  us  have  had  celebrations  and 
challenges,  setbacks  and  advance- 
ments and  losses.  But  in  the  end,  we 
still  have  our  connection  to  Sweet  Briar. 
I  didn't  hear  from  as  many  classmates 
this  time  around,  but  hope  this  corre- 
spondence finds  you  well  and  content. 

P.S.  Apologies  to  anyone  who  didn't 
get  to  contribute.  If  you  didn't  receive  a 
pink  postcard  this  past  summer,  please 
contact  the  Alumnae  Office  (call  or  do  it 
online),  or  me.  to  update  your  informa- 
tion. I  did  receive  a  number  of  un-deliv- 
erable  cards  back  in  the  mail.  Also, 
email  me  for  the  notes,  complete  with 
quotes. 


1979C 

Mary  "Robbie"  McBride 
Bingham 

7624  Coors  Blvd.  SW 
Albuquerque,  NM  87121 
sweetbriarl979@gmail.com 

Connor  Kelly:  My  mother  planned  a 
cruise  on  the  Baltic  for  her  80th  birth- 
day! We  went  from  Copenhagen  to 
Stockholm.  I  got  to  spend  a  day 
with  Karen  Rels  and  her  husband  in 
Copenhagen.  I  hadn't  been  there  in  at 
least  15  yrs.  so  that  was  special.  I 
spent  my  birthday  in  the  Hermitage.  I 
still  dance,  practice  dance/movement 
therapy  and  teach  yoga  in  a  woman's 
gym.  I'm  also  a  La  Leche  League  Leader 
and  a  midwifery  standards  consumer  re- 
viewer. My  2  dance  colleagues  and  I  re- 
ceived a  grant  for  a  contemporary  dance 
performance  next  yr.  If  anyone  is  ever  in 
New  Zealand,  let  us  know. 

Piper  Allan  Severns:  Graduated  law 
school  in  '85  and  moved  to  Orlando.  I 
practiced  commercial  real  estate  law. 
married  Keith  in  '97,  became  a  stay-at- 
home  mom  in  '01  with  Annabel.  Started 
working  as  a  part-time  1st  grade 
teacher's  aide  2  yrs.  ago  and  got  my 
teacher's  certificate.  Annabel  is  enter- 
ing the  4th  grade  this  fall.  She's  active 
in  ballet,  piano,  lacrosse  and  soccer. 
We  travel  to  the  Abacos  in  the  Bahamas 
and  our  mountain  home  in  NC  often. 
We're  all  active  in  church.  Dad  passed 
away  last  yr.  and  mom  is  in  assisted  liv- 
ing in  Orlando. 

Ashley  Wilson  Brook:  Looking  at  col- 
leges with  daughter  Mary  Grayson  (17). 
Son  (14)loves  Boy  Scouts.  I  retired  from 
being  a  preschool  teacher  of  2s  after  11 
yrs.  Would  love  to  keep  up  with  more 
alumnae.  Where  are  some  of  you?  Mar- 
ried 20  yrs.  no  pets,  just  chauffeunng 
the  kids.  Wish  that  I  had  attended  the 
last  reunion. 

Beth  Bogdan  Tetrault:  I  see  Amy 
Smith  often.  We  both  live  in  the  Rich- 
mond, VA,  area  about  an  hour  away 
from  each  other.  I'd  love  to  hear  from 
Pete,  Kate,  Brandy  and  Aimee. 

Anne  Garrlty  Nelson:  I'm  about  to  be- 
come an  "empty  nester"  as  the  last  of 
my  3  kids  leaves  home.  Emily  is  at  Penn 
State  this  fall.  My  eldest  is  in  lA  working 
on  the  governor's  campaign  and  my  mid- 
dle son  will  be  a  junior  at  Mary  Washing- 
ton. 

Lynn  Westlne:  Daughters  Nicole  and 
Jen  got  engaged  to  the  2  best  guys  on 
earth.  Weddings:  Nicole  and  AJ,  fall  '11: 
Jen  and  Eric,  6/11.  Business  is  good. 
We're  down  the  home  stretch  on  ship- 
ping and  launching  one  of  our  space- 
craft. In  Nov.,  NASA  will  launch  'Glory,' 
which  will:  help  us  understand  some  of 
the  uncertainties  with  natural  and  an- 
thropogenic aerosols;  and.  also  con- 
tinue recording  the  solar  irradiance  ... 
both  are  important  in  understanding  the 
earth's  energy  (im)balance.  The  other 
mission  is  getting  out  of  design  phase. 
In  2012.  we'll  launch  a  mission  that  will 
continue  looking  for  and  understanding 
black  holes. 

Sally  Ann  Sells  Bensur:  Left  Mellon  ( 
BNYMellon)  in'09  after  30  yrs.  Most  of 
my  time  is  spent  with  family  and  catch- 
ing up  on  projects.  Bill  is  an  investment 
consultant  for  public  funds,  endow- 
ments and  corporate  pension  funds. 


Daughter  Holly  will  graduate  h.  s.  in 
6/11.  Son  Will  is  an  h.  s.  sophomore.  I 
saw  Betsy  Burns  Utterback  in  Feb.  in 
FL,  wonderful  to  reconnect  with  my  for- 
mer roomie!  We  missed  Laura  Evans  by 
a  day  or  2,  but  managed  to  find  Julie 
Muchmore  Cooney  by  phone. 

Annette  Teng:  Left  my  job  as  engi- 
neer in  silicon  valley  to  be  caregiver  to 
elderly  mother.  I'm  in  Sydney,  Australia. 
If  there  are  any  alumnae  in  Sydney, 
please  contact  me 
annetteteng@me.com.  My  daughter 
(SBC  '08)  and  son  (16)  are  independent 
enough  not  to  starve  with  me  gone. 

Cherl  Harris  Lofland:  I  passed  my  20- 
yr.  milestone  in  Europe  —  the  1st  4  in 
Switzerland  and  the  last  16  in  London.  I 
was  transferred  to  Switzerland  and  then 
attended  London  Business  School  for  a 
MSc  in  Management  in  1994-95,  going 
from  there  to  a  series  of  communica- 
tions roles  at  Reckitt  &  Colman  (now 
Reckitt  Benckiser),  Marks  &  Spencer 
and  Lend  Lease  before  spending  3  yrs. 
consulting  in  Dubai.  Now  back  in  London 
full-time,  I've  started  my  own  strategic 
communications  consulting  business, 
optimistically  hoping  that  the  "end  is 
nigh"  for  the  financial  crisis. 

Jane  Hubbard  Sams:  Lives  in  Oakton, 
VA.  Husband  Lloyd  travels  and  his  pri- 
vate equity  business  is  holding  tight, 
working  hard.  Henry  (24)  moved  home 
and  is  completing  a  degree  and  job 
searching.  James  (20)  sophomore  @  Mi- 
ami of  OH.  My  father  (90)  thinks  he's 
Labraune  James,  and  said  that  "he  has 
more  hair  on  his  butt,  than  on  his  head." 
His  dementia  is  always  entertaining  ...  I 
have  something  to  look  forward  to  in  my 
old  age.  Connected  with  "wonderful" 
Nancy  Hatch  and  Francis  Biggers  in  At- 
lanta in  Jun.  with  Ann  Yauger  78  and 
Libby  Freeman. 

Becky  Tmlove  Symons:  Don  is  still  in 
banking.  Sally  graduated  from  UNC- 
Chapel  Hill  in  tvlay  with  a  major  in  English 
and  a  minor  in  Creative  Writing.  Elizabeth 
is  a  lunior  at  UNC  and  is  on  a  NOLS  trip 
in  the  Wind  River  Range  in  WY  Anne  will 
be  a  senior.  My  nest  is  emptying,  I'm  ad- 
justing. I'm  busy  for  about  a  mo.  in  fall 
and  spring  with  the  Furniture  Market  in 
High  Point,  which  I  enjoy. 

Holly  Perkins  Meyers:  I  still  practice 
law  with  husband  Charlie  in  Lufkin,  TX.  3 
sons  are  Carter,  a  senior  at  the  U.  of  TX; 
Sterling,  a  freshman  at  Ole  Miss;  and 
Miller,  a  junior  in  h.  s. 

Karen  Ries:  I  live  in  Denmark,  north  of 
Copenhagen,  with  husband  S0ren  and 
son  Christian  (16).  He's  happy  and 
healthy,  but  at  6'4",  it  can  sometimes 
feel  a  bit  intimidating  telling  him  to  be 
home  before  midnight!  We  met  up  with 
Connor  Kelly  and  her  2  charming  sons, 
Patrick  and  league,  in  Copenhagen,  7/10. 
It  was  wonderful,  especially  to  see  Con- 
nor after  14  yrs. 

Day  Pritchartt  Dodson  is  an  empty- 
nester,  but  aging  parents  provide  some- 
one to  care  for.  Anybody  else  know  that 
tune?  I  live  in  Arlington,  VA,  and  manage 
a  faith-based  foundation;  also  serve  as 
minister  for  children  and  families  at  a  lo- 
cal church. 

Lauren  Evans:  I  live  5  mos.  in  Umbria 


and  6  mos.  between  Palm  Beach  and  the 
Bahamas.  Graham  Maxwell  Russell, 
Betsy  Byrne  Utterback,  Nancy  Webb 
Corkery  '81,  Virginia  Donald  Latham  '81 
and  Caroline  Hawk  Sparrow  '81  have  vis- 
ited. I'd  love  to  have  any  alumnae  come 
and  visit.  I'm  making  fantastic  red  wine, 
95%  sangiovese,  5%  merlot  and  hope  to 
have  it  on  the  market  in  '11. 

Robin  Behm:  Happy  &  well  in  San 
Diego  With  Wendy  and  a  wonderful  circle 
of  friends  here.  Busy  with  partnerships  in 
real  estate,  wine,  and  some  ventures  in 
early  stages.  Made  it  East  this  past 
spring  to  visit  family  in  MD,  h.  s.  reunion, 
and  attend  a  beautiful  P-town  wedding 
on  the  Cape,  Out  on  Facebook,  see  you 
there! 

Vivian  Hamlett  McEntire:  I'm  a  physi- 
cian employed  as  a  Hospitalist  in  Mont- 
gomery, AL.  Married  26  yrs.  to  LeRoy 
McEntire,  mother  of  2  college  age  daugh- 
ters (at  Sewanee)  and  one  son  (15). 


1980C 


Phyllis  Watt  Wilson 

3939  Livingston  St  NW 
Washington,  DC  20015 
phylliswjordan@hotmail.com 

Fran  McClung  Ferguson 

1917  Maylin  Dr 
Salem,  VA  24153 
franferguson@comcast.net 

Cliff  Notes  version:  everybody  either 
had  a  great  time  at  Reunion,  or  was 
sorry  to  miss  it.  Lots  of  gratitude  for 
friendships,  renewed  or  new,  and  the 
support  of  SBC  alumnae  in  person  or 
via  Facebook.  No  matter  what,  one  of  us 
has  already  been  there,  done  that,  and 
glad  to  share  the  T-shirt! 

Reunion  2010:  We  had  a  blast!  The 
Class  of  '80  came  back  in  force  with  42 
members  in  attendance  (to  read  their 
names,  contact  the  Alumnae  Office  for  a 
list,  alumnae@sbc.edu).  If  you  weren't 
there,  we  missed  you!  Please  email  or 
find  one  of  us  on  Facebook...  and  plan 
to  be  back  at  the  Briar  in  2015! 

After  25  yrs.  of  practicing  law  and  8 
yrs.  of  "stomping  grapes,"  Karen  Black 
Meredith  and  Robin  moved  from  NY 
back  to  Santa  Fe,  NM.  Now  she's  a  real 
estate  agent  with  Prudential  and  having 
a  lot  of  fun.  While  in  NY,  they  owned 
Broadfields  Wine  Cellars,  a  winery  on 
Long  Island,  which  they  sold  a  few  yrs. 
ago. 

Susan  Boline  Thompson  (TX)  sur- 
vived breast  cancer,  divorce  and  going 
back  to  school  at  SMU  full  time  to  get 
certified  to  teach,  all  simultaneously. 
She  credits  Myth  Monnlch  Bayoud  for 
being  her  SBC  blessing,  organizing 
meals  for  her  during  that  difficult  time. 
She  now  teaches  1st  grade  to  minority, 
disadvantaged  students.  Susan's  boys 
are  seniors  in  h.  s.  (Myth's  son  attends 
the  same  school.)  Her  daughter  is  a  jun- 
ior at  Tulane. 

Amy  Campbell  Lamphere  looks  for- 
ward to  the  insanity  of  her  daughter 
Sarah's  senior  yr.  in  h.  s.  Son  Jake  is  a 
junior  at  Nebraska  Wesleyan.  She  spent 
a  weekend  this  summer  at  dance 
teacher's  camp  in  Boulder,  propping  to 


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teach  a  modern  dance  class  for  teens 
this  fall  in  addition  to  her  usual  batch  of 
wiggly  4  to  7  yr.  olds. 

After  3  yrs.  in  Atlanta,  Ellen  Clement 
Mouri  and  Richard  moved  back  to  VA  in 
'09.  living  "in  the  sticks'  of  Rixeyville 
with  room  for  all  the  dogs  and  horses. 
Sadly,  her  mother,  Martha  Mansfield 
Clement  '48.  passed  away  in  '09  and 
was  interned  on  Monument  Hill  in  Jun. 
Louise  Swieckl  ZIngaro  hosted  a  recep- 
tion for  the  family  afterward.  Ellen's 
daughter  Sarah  Mouri  '06  is  in  her  4th 
yr.  of  vet  school  and  doing  externships 
all  over  the  USA  and  Canada.  Cameron 
graduated  from  JMU  seeking  to  pursue 
a  music  opportunity  in  FL.  Ellen  loves 
her  job  helping  train  young  horses.  She 
has  3  Dobermans  and  is  obsessed  with 
dog  training,  attending  dog  shows  2 
weekends  a  month. 

While  taking  a  swim  with  Old  Spice 
Guy  in  the  Rnger  Lakes  region  near 
Austin,  Megan  Coffield  Lyon  discovered 
the  waters  that  lap  at  the  roots  of  the 
picante  salsa  bushes  growing  along  the 
shore  take  on  a  decidedly  pink  tint,  cre- 
ating freshwater  pearls  of  a  remarkably 
rosy  hue.  By  selling  the  movie  rights  to 
her  latest  NY  Times  best-selling  novel, 
Megan  was  able  to  purchase  half  the 
state  of  Texas  and  bring  her  pearls  to 
market.  Look  for  luscious  strands  this 
fall  in  the  SBC  book  store,  available  in  a 
host  of  shades,  from  the  pale  blush 
Faintly  Retcher,  to  the  warm  jewel-tones 
of  Early  Morning  Dew,  to  the  full-on 
flamingo  pink  of  Dazzling  Daisy. 

Ann  Connolly  Simpson  is  having  fun 
too,  celebrating  20  yrs.  at  The  Dragon's 
,  Nest  toy  store  and  "playing  tennis  like 
mad!"  Her  daughter  Hannah  is  a  senior 
at  CT  Coll.,  and  Ann  and  hubby  Charlie 
visited  her  in  Italy  when  she  did  her  fall 
semester  abroad  last  yr.  Charlie  has  a 
daughter  at  Springfield  Coll.  and  another 
in  h.  s.,  with  the  little  guy  (10)  in  5th 
grade.  They  live  in  Merrimac,  MA.  Ann 
saw  True  Dow  Datllio  in  NH  and  Phyllis 
Watt  Jordan  and  Day  Pritchart  Godson 
'79  in  D.C.  about  a  month  before  Re- 
union. 

DIanne  Delledera  moved  back  to  VA 
after  living  in  France  and  Finland.  2  of 
her  boys  are  in  coll.,  one  is  in  h.  s.,  and 
the  giris  are  in  middle  school  and  grade 
school.  She  hopes  everyone  will  come 
to  Homecoming  at  SBC  this  fall! 

Claire  Dennison  Griffith  is  involved  in 
Direct  Hits  Education,  a  SAT  prep  busi- 
ness. She  notes:  "if  students  aren't 
your  own,  they  actually  listen  to  what 
you  say  and  think  you  are  at  least  some- 
what intelligent."  Look  for  the  3rd  edi- 
tion of  the  Direct  Hits  vocabulary  book 
on  Amazon.  Younger  son  Chariie  is  an  h. 
s.  senior  and  is  searching  for  the  right 
coll. 

Lisa  Faulkner  O'Hara  works  in  health- 
care advertising.  She  and  her  husband 
attend  daughter  Evan's  swim  meets  (lo- 
cal) and  get  to  their  son  Bud's  club 
lacrosse  games  (not  local)  from  time  to 
time.  Bud  is  a  sophomore  at  Boston 
Coll.  and  Evan  is  an  h.  s.  sophomore. 
Lisa  takes  beginner  yoga  now,  after  lov- 
ing Fannie  Zollicoffer  Mallonee's  intro- 
ductory class  at  Reunion,  and  hopes 
that  "some  day  I'll  be  able  to  do  her 
Bikram  yoga  class  without  having  to  call 
911." 

Carson  Freemen  IVIeinen  (TX)  got 
daughter  Caroline  graduated  from  A&M 
in  May  and  son  Burk  married  in  Jun. 


Carson  loves  her  job  handling  all  the  fi- 
nancials  for  8  Jason's  Delis  spread 
from  TX  to  OK,  AR  and  MN.  She  didn't 
tell  us  that  Parents  Magazine  named  Ja- 
son's Deli  one  of  the  10  Best  Restau- 
rants in  America  (7/09)1  She  and  Ed 
traveled  to  Paris  and  Greece  in  '09. 

Missy  Gentry  Witherow  lives  in  Char- 
lottesville, but  spends  a  lot  of  time  on 
campus  as  associate  dir.  of  annual  giv- 
ing. She  loved  having  us  back  on  cam- 
pus for  Reunion.  With  both  girls  in  h.s., 
Missy  and  Lee  "find  ourselves  in  a  funny 
place  —  looking  at  colleges  and  finding 
boys  on  our  doorstep!" 

Pam  Koehler  Elmets  (CA)  reports  all 
is  well.  Her  twins,  Lauren  and  Andrew, 
are  college  juniors,  and  daughter  Caro- 
line started  h.  s.  in  fall.  Pam  had  fun 
catching  up  with  Charlotte  Gay  Gerhardt 
in  May  in  Williamsburg  when  she  visited 
her  dad. 

Leslie  Ludwick  BIres  enjoyed  Re- 
union and  "feeling  a  little  nostalgic  for 
the  marvelous,  too-short  life  of  an  un- 
dergrad  in  that  beautiful  place."  She 
claims  the  "dubious  honor"  of  having 
the  youngest  kids  of  anybody  in  our 
class:  Colin  (7)  and  Alexander  (10).  She 
started  a  new  job  as  the  San  Francisco 
Symphony's  Director  of  Corporate  Giving 
in  fall  2010. 

After  bouncing  between  6  jobs  in  8 
yrs.,  Fran  McClung  Ferguson  has 
landed  at  the  transportation  museum  in 
Roanoke,  loves  it.  Son  Robert  is  a  sen- 
ior at  Lenoir-Rhyne  and  daughter  Carol 
is  a  junior  at  SBC,  just  a  year  behind 
Ann  Vandersyde  Malbon's  daughter  Nell 
'11. 

Catherine  Mills  Houlahan  lives  in 
Newport  News,  VA,  with  her  3  children 
(16,  14  and  9),  2  cats,  a  guinea  pig  and 
5  fish.  She  works  part-time  as  a  course 
administrator  and  the  only  staff  for  a 
start-up,  non-profit  university  specializ- 
ing in  2-day  courses.  She's  interested  in 
networking! 

Sandra  Rappaccioli  Padilla  missed 
Reunion,  but  for  a  good  reason:  her  eld- 
est son  Max  Carlos  was  graduating  from 
VA  Tech  in  building  construction  and  has 
a  job  in  Huntsville,  AL.  Jorge  is  at  SMU, 
graduates  in  '11.  Youngest  3  are  in 
school  in  Managua.  Husband  Max  works 
on  their  farm,  growing  coffee  and  rais- 
ing cattle.  Sandra  works  part  time  and 
keeps  the  welcome  mat  out  for  the  rest 
of  us. 

Francie  Root  is  looking  forward  to  a 
safari  to  Kenya  and  Tanzania  in  Dec. 
While  her  children  were  otherwise  occu- 
pied, Georgia  Schley  Ritchie  headed  to 
Peru  to  hike  the  Inca  Trail  to  Machu  Pic- 
chu!  Her  son  Addison  (17)  was  in  Swe- 
den staying  with  family  friends,  and  her 
giris  India  (15)  and  Tallulah  (11)  were  at 
Camp  Green  Cove  in  Tuxedo,  NC.  Her  2 
dogs,  2  cats,  2  tortoises  and  guinea  pig 
stayed  home. 

Jill  Steenhuis  Ruffato  enjoyed  sum- 
mer at  home  with  her  boys.  She  spent 
her  days  riding  or  painting  out  in  the 
fields  or  in  her  studio.  In  fall,  she  held 
shows  in  Dallas,  Houston,  Austin,  and 
Oklahoma  City.  She  and  husband  Serge, 
a  sculptor,  did  a  joint  show  at  the  600- 
yr.-old  Chateau  in  Bouc  Bel  Air  in  Sept. 

Louise  Swieckl  ZIngaro  has  been 
promoted  to  vice  president  and  chief  of 
staff  at  SBC!  She  assumed  the  leader- 
ship of  the  strategic  planning  process, 
the  media  and  marketing  group,  and 
"other  duties  as  assigned  by  the  presi- 


dent." Holla,  Louise,  and  Thank  You  for 
the  fabulous  party  you  threw  for  our 
class  at  Reunion! 

Betsy  Thomas  Rook  arrived  at  Re- 
union with  her  new  book.  My  Grand- 
mother Was  From  Wales,  which  can  be 
ordered  from  www.mgwrfw.com  or  any  of 
a  zillion  places  where  you  buy  books. 
Her  sons  play  basketball;  one  is  an  h.  s. 
junior  and  the  other  in  7th  grade.  Her 
husband  (a  retired  actor)  and  his  5 
snakes  keep  the  household  lively.  They 
vacationed  last  summer  in  the  Sierras 
and  in  OK. 

Phyllis  Watt  Jordan  moved  from  jour- 
nalism to  public  relations,  a  step  that 
those  in  journalism  call  "going  to  the 
dark  side."  But  since  she  now  has  a 
large  window  overlooking  trees  and 
pretty  scenery,  it  doesn't  seem  that 
dark.  Plus,  her  clients  are  all  nonprofits 
and  foundations  working  to  improve  pub- 
lic schools,  end  poverty,  etc,  which 
doesn't  seem  that  dark  either.  She  en- 
joyed seeing  old  friends  at  reunion  and 
brought  her  children,  Miranda  (13)  and 
Jake  (11).  along  with  husband  Brian  so 
they  could  hear  all  the  wild  stories  first- 
hand. 

3  yrs.  ago,  Kim  Wood  Fuller  and 
Bryan  started  Therametics,  a  biophar- 
maceutical  company  that  develops  topi- 
cal dermatological  products  to  address 
various  skin  problems  and  skin  aging. 
Not  that  any  of  us  have  aging  skin,  but 
Kim  brought  samples  to  Reunion  that 
we  all  appreciated.  Please  send  her  any 
comments  and  suggestions!  They  es- 
caped the  hot  OK  summer  with  trips  to 
ME  and  HI  and  spent  Thanksgiving  at 
their  timeshare  in  Puerto  Vallarta,  Mex- 
ico. 

Our  class  had  a  great  coll.  experi- 
ence, and  we  give  back!  At  Reunion,  we 
enjoyed  the  fabulous  new  fitness  and 
athletic  center  that  our  class  worked  so 
hard  to  support.  We  also  set  a  new 
record  for  giving  in  the  30th  reunion 
year:  $100,341!  Thanks  to  everyone  in 
our  class  who  made  a  gift  toward  schol- 
arships, faculty  salaries,  and  more. 
Holla  us! 


1981 


Claire  McDonnell  Purnell 

Four  Thompson  Street 
Annapolis,  MD  21401 
cpgd@verizon.net 

Naomi  Weyand  Smith's  daughter, 
Briggs,  will  attend  SBC  this  fall  and  live 
in  Naomi's  old  dorm.  "We're  looking  for- 
ward to  orientation  and  parents'  week- 
end and  will  be  staying  at  the  Elston 
Inn.  We've  been  impressed  with  SB's 
admissions  office!  Roberta  Perillo  '80 
came  to  visit  in  Nantucket,  MA,  this 
summer.  Spent  the  summer  in  Nan- 
tucket working  via  my  laptop.  The  only 
problem  is  that  I  miss  my  husband!  Son 
Harrison,  a  senior  at  Presbyterian  Coll., 
is  going  to  Italy  for  the  fall  semester  and 
has  applied  to  law  school.  I  had  to  have 
my  ankle  replaced  due  to  an  old  college 
injury;  and  then  had  to  have  more  sur- 
gery on  my  ankle  in  May.  I'm  sure  that 
I'll  be  hosting  SBC  admissions  functions 
in  Atlanta  this  yr.,  so  I  look  forward  to 
seeing  alumnae! 

Vickie  Archer  and  husband  Tad  Im- 
brie,  along  with  sons  James  (17)  and 
Addison  (15)  took  Vickie's  daughter  An- 


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nie  (19)  to  SBC  where  she'll  be  a  fresh- 
man. While  Vickie  was  In  line  register- 
ing, she  was  told  Naomi  Weyand 
Smith  had  already  checked  in  with  her 
daughter,  Briggs,  husband  Scott  and 
son  Harrison.  The  giris  are  on  the  same 
floor  of  Glass. 

Lynn  Croft  Reeves  and  Jack  are  still 
living  in  Hanover,  VA.  "We  have  2  active 
teens,  Henry  and  Savannah.  I  spend  my 
free  time  playing  tennis  and  I'm  on  the 
Vestry  of  my  church." 

Mary  Kate  Ferguson  lives  in  Balti- 
more and  is  "having  a  quiet  summer 
working,  swimming  (with  Michael 
Phelps)  and  playing  tennis.  After  the 
heartbreaking  loss  of  my  corgi,  Paco,  in 
spring,  I've  been  longing  for  another 
dog,  searching  for  another  puppy.  I'll  va- 
cation in  the  mountains  this  fall.  I  see 
Eve  Devlne,  Brendy  Relter  Hantzes, 
Claire  McDonnell  Purnell,  Amy  Mar- 
shall Lewis  and  Kearsley  Rand  Walsh 
regulariy.  What's  most  exciting  is  plan- 
ning our  30th  reunion  with  Claire  and 
Brendy!  Hope  to  see  everyone  there!" 

Harriet  Bielitsky  Anderson 
visited  with  Julie  Brooke  Davis  and  hus- 
band Tommy,  their  2  beautiful 
teenagers,  Brooke  and  Susan,  and 
Hope  Keating  for  a  weekend  this  past 
spring.  Julie  and  Hope  look  fantastic 
and  it  was  so  much  fun  to  hang  out  with 
such  wonderful  friends.  Harriet  writes 
"Can't  wait  to  see  everyone  at  reunion!" 

Boo  Major  writes,  "I'm  divorced  and 
relieved  that  that  chapter  of  my  life  is 
closed.  I'm  back  in  my  house  with  son 
Mac  (10).  Mac  is  going  into  the  5th 
grade  and  loves  baseball,  football,  hunt- 
ing and  flshing.  We  have  spent  a  couple 
of  weekends  at  Lisa  Kean's  ('80)  moun- 
tain house  in  Asheville  —  enjoyed 
watching  bears  and  other  scenery. 
We've  hired  a  new  assistant  eques- 
trian coach  with  SBC  ties.  Carol  Gwin 
taught  riding  at  SBC  in  the  90s;  we're 
happy  to  have  her  on  staff.  The  Eques- 
trian Team  at  the  U.  of  SO  continues  to 
do  well.  We  flnished  3rd  at  the  varsity 
equestrian  national  championships." 

Quinne  Pokes  was  a  guest  lecturer 
for  the  art  and  design  departments  at 
Christopher  Newport  U.  in  Newport 
News,  VA.  She  stayed  in  Williamsburg, 
VA  and  had  dinner  with  Sophie  Crysler 
Hart  and  husband.  They  had  a  wonder- 
ful time  and  discovered  that  they're  all 
cat  lovers.  Sophie  is  the  head  of  devel- 
opment for  the  Colonial  Williamsburg 
Foundation.  Quinne  enjoys  her  work  as 
a  creative  director,  with  many  projects 
including  an  identity  makeover  and  web- 
site for  a  law  flrm.  She  writes,  "I'm 
painting,  doing  yoga  and  riding  a  big 
pony  named  Rossmor.  Geordie  (partner) 
is  general  foreman  for  a  solar  company 
start  up,  that  was  also  a  client." 

Molly  Davis  Garone  lives  in  Franklin 
Lakes,  NJ,  with  husband  John.  They  cel- 
ebrated their  25th  anniv.  in  Apr.  Daugh- 
ter Maddie  (20)  will  be  a  junior  at  St. 
Lawrence  U.  and  son  Thomas  is  a  soph- 
omore in  h.  s.  Molly  is  "staying  busy 
with  training  for  triathlons,  golfing,  pad- 
dle tennis  and  ...  studying  pastel  por- 
traiture for  the  last  few  yrs.  with  the 
hope  of  taking  commissions  and  having 
my  own  studio  this  fall." 


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Liz  Seacord  and  husband  Adam  are 
travelling  through  Switzerland  and  Ger- 
many "hoping  to  see  lots  of  modern 
art!"  Liz  and  family  will  go  to  Long  Lake. 
NY.  during  Aug. 

K  Ellen  Hagan  sent  sad  news.  Her  fa- 
ther, Forrest  L.  Hagan.  died  on  7/5  at 
the  age  of  83.  If  you  would  like  to  get  in 
touch  with  K,  her  address  is  PO  Box 
346.  Commerce.  GA  30529. 

Tracy  Drake  Hamilton  is  living  in 
Pompano  Beach.  FL.  and  writes.  'I've 
retired  from  teaching  due  to  effects 
from  the  radiation  I  had.'  Tracy's  volun- 
teer work  keeps  her  busy.  So  does 
keeping  up  with  2  teenagers,  stepchil- 
dren, and  grandchildren,  Lauren  (4)  and 
Aiden  (1).  Tracy  looks  forward  to  Re- 
union. 

Anne  Grosvenor  Evrard  writes  from 
France.  "Things  are  always  busy  over 
here,  especially  with  our  antiques  and 
art  gallery  doing  well.  We're  in  the  midst 
of  preparing  for  a  fair  in  Biarritz,  where 
we'll  be  exhibiting  our  entire  shop  for  5 
days.  Art  deco.  Chinese  and  African  an- 
tiques and  artisanal  works  as  well  as 
contemporary  art!  The  children  are  fine. 
The  2  oldest  are  working  women,  middle 
2  in  masters  programs,  number  5  in 
dramatic  art,  and  the  'baby'  just  gradu- 
ated from  h.  s.!"  Anne  would  love  to  see 
alumnae  travelling  in  France... 

Allison  Roberts  Greene  is  looking  for 
ward  to  seeing  everyone  at  Reunion 
next  yr.  Mackenzie  is  headed  to  school 
in  PA  in  fall.  The  family  has  enjoyed 
some  wonderful  vacations  this  yr.,  and 
Allison  is  planning  a  trip  to  Tanzania  for 
a  safari  next  summer.  She  is  still  in- 
volved with  Walk  On  Equine  Assisted  Ac- 
tivities non-tor  profit  program. 

Sharon  Resener  Miller  and  husband 
Toby,  son  Bailey  and  3  Jack  Russell  ter- 
riers live  in  Orlando.  FL.  Sharon  writes. 
"Bailey  (17)  is  starting  his  senior  yr.  in 
h.  s.  and  is  busy  evaluating  colleges; 
way  harder  now  than  it  was  in  our  day!" 

Mary  Hedley  SIpe  is  a  nurse  practi- 
tioner in  Richmond.  VA.  Hedley  writes. 
"Daughter  Edie  is  a  sophomore  in  h.  s.  I 
see  Holly  Sllsand  Ulrlch  often  and  had  a 
visit  with  Wendi  Wood  Macaffee  and 
Bobin  Bryant 

Sandra  Meade  Turturro  and  husband 
Michael  hope  to  be  at  Reunion.  "We  live 
in  Pinehurst.  NC.  love  life.  Our  kids  are 
all  grown  and  it's  only  us  and  our  2  yel- 
low labs.  Leo  and  Lily.  I'm  going  into  my 
30th  yr.  teaching  and  still  going  strong. 
Any  SBC  golfers  who  end  up  in  our  neck 
of  the  woods,  please  call!" 

John  and  I  have  been  in  Annapolis. 
MD.  for  20  yrs.  Daughter  Mary  (16)  is  a 
junior  and  Lizzie  (13)  is  in  8th  grade. 
Both  girls  love  field  hockey.  Mary  is  a 
goalie  and  looks  like  a  transformer  all 
dressed  up  in  her  gear.  I  was  in  Pitts- 
burgh for  a  wedding  and  got  to  see  Liz 
WInson  Sweeney,  which  makes  visiting 
my  hometown  more  fun. 

Mary  Kate  Ferguson  and  Brendy  Re- 
iter  Hantzes  and  I  are  working  on  Re- 
union. May  20-22.  2011.  If  you'd  like  to 
be  on  the  committee,  please  contact 
one  of  us.  Also,  if  you're  on  Facebook. 
please  join  the  Sweet  Briar  College 
Class  of  1981  30th  Reunion  group.  I'm 
not  FB  savvy,  but  Brendy  is.  Thanks 
again  for  writing  and  put  our  30th  on 
your  calendar  in  pen! 


1982 


Consuelo  Michelle  Martinez 

7007  N.  Tripp  Avenue 
Lincolnwood,  Illinois  60712 
Consuelomichelle@yahoo.com 

Molly  Finney  Grenn  (Alexandria.  VA) 
visited  Jean  Von  Shrader  Bryan  and 
Lynn  Martin  while  they  were  en  route  to 
their  h.  s.  reunion  at  St.  Margaret's. 
Lynn  is  a  holistic  healer  and  Jean  excels 
as  a  sales  executive  at  Virginia  Peanut 
Company.  Molly's  daughter  Oracle  at- 
tended her  1st  overnight  vacation  bible 
camp.  Husband  Mike  is  working  towards 
his  Ph.  D.  The  family  will  vacation  at  the 
beach  for  a  week  this  summer. 

Rosemary  Hardy  thoroughly  enjoyed 
the  summer  break  from  work  at  the 
Shawnee  Mission  Schools  where  she  is 
a  behavior  specialist.  Summer  trips  in- 
cluded a  visit  to  NC.  as  well  as  a  relax- 
ing retreat  in  Nantucket  with  family  in- 
cluding time  with  her  nephew  (6  mos.). 
Rosemary  celebrated  her  50th  birthday 
with  a  surprise  party.  She  takes  water 
aerobics  a  few  times  a  week.  The 
youngest  in  the  class  by  about  20  yrs., 
she  enjoys  the  exercise  and  socializing. 
Heather  PIrnle  Albert  and  family  are 
enjoying  a  lifestyle  change  in  Nashville 
after  NYC.  Daughter  Samantha  spent  a 
semester  in  Spain  and  will  be  a  junior 
this  fall  at  U.  of  the  South,  Sewanee 
with  a  double  major  in  economics  and 
Spanish.  Older  sister  Rebecca  enjoys  a 
career  is  a  paralegal  in  Atlanta.  Industri- 
ous as  always.  Heather  is  developing  a 
tax  service  business  for  an  insurance 
company.  The  economy  hasn't  helped, 
but  this  has  certainly  not  deterred 
Heather.  Husband  Mike  teaches  7th  and 
8th  grade  history.  The  family  managed 
to  take  a  Caribbean  cruise,  followed  by 
a  week  in  New  Orleans.  Heather  plans 
to  travel  to  Orlando  on  business  later  in 
the  summer. 

Empty  nesters.  Carol  Searles  Bohrer 
and  husband  will  be  busy  traveling  be- 
tween Greensboro,  their  river  retreat  in 
Tappahannock  and  Lexington.  Son  Price 
graduated  from  Woodberry  Forest 
School  and  will  attend  W&L  U.  in  fall. 
Daughter  Emily  is  a  sophomore  boarder 
at  St.  Margaret's  School  in  Tappahan- 
nock. Carol  looks  forward  to  returning  to 
former  SBC  stomping  grounds. 

Marie  Engel  Earnhart  and  daughter 
Mary  Whitney  will  enjoy  a  vacation  to 
Spain  this  summer  before  Mary  Whitney 
begins  her  freshman  yr.  at  SBC,  where 
she'll  play  soccer.  Son  Chandler  is  in 
nth  grade  and  equally  athletic  as  his 
sister. 

Lucie  Stephens  Holland  celebrated 
her  50th  birthday  in  Paris  with  son 
Carter  (14).  She  works  part  time  at  The 
Potomack  Company  auction  gallery  in 
Alexandria,  while  husband  Steve,  a 
White  House  correspondent  for  Reuters, 
IS  covering  his  4th  president.  Lucie 
would  be  happy  to  extend  special  serv- 
ice in  helping  any  of  our  classmates 
managing  their  parents'  belongings 
while  they  downsize  from  a  larger  to  a 
smaller  home  at  the  auction  gallery. 

Deborah  Price  Bowman  continues 
her  "full-time  job"  tennis  as  well  as  pur- 
suing a  part-time  (non-athletic)  position. 
Daughter  Katie  starts  h.  s.  in  fall  while 
son  Kessler  is  in  4th  grade.  Deborah  en- 
joyed a  family  trip  to  Cabo  San  Lucas, 


Mexico,  as  well  as  to  SBC  to  see  niece 
Lauren  Miller  graduate  along  with 
Priscllla  Ream  McPheeter's  daughter 
Heather. 

Monlka  Kaiser  Nehelm  writes  from 
the  Loire  valley  in  France,  the  family  is 
visiting  husband  Richard's  relatives, 
then  travel  to  Germany  to  visit  her  fam- 
ily. Daughter  Alexa  (20)  will  start  her  jun- 
ior yr.  at  The  Frost  School  of  Music.  U. 
of  Miami,  while  son  Julius  (15)  will  be  a 
sophomore  in  h.  s.  Monika  continues  to 
be  a  stage  mom  as  Julius'  acting  career 
flourishes.  As  in  the  past.  Monika  volun- 
teered in  the  German  dept.  3  times  a 
wk.  Unfortunately  foreign  language 
classes  fell  victim  to  budget  cuts,  with 
no  classes  next  yr.  Richard  enjoys  his 
global  position  with  Pepsi,  though 
changes  could  come  any  day. 

In  the  interests  of  honesty  and  news 
worthiness.  Grade  Tredwell  Schlld 
asked  that  I  also  write  "bad"  news,  too. 
as  she  and  husband  Georg  decided  to 
split.  They  will  stay  together  in  the 
house  for  another  yr.  until  son  Chnstoph 
(12),  finishes  8th  grade,  then  she  and 
Christoph  will  move  to  the  States,  prob- 
ably back  to  home  town  of  Santa 
Fe.  Grade  writes  starting  over  at  50  and 
trying  to  find  a  job  won't  be  easy,  but  ex- 
plains "better  happy  and  broke  than  liv- 
ing in  a  gilded  cage."  By  the  time  of  our 
2012  reunion,  she  hopes  to  be  settled 
in  after  17  yrs.  as  an  ex-pat. 

This  fall,  Alice  Olxon  enters  the 
worid  of  academia  as  a  biology  teacher 
and  thanks  Dr.  Simpson  for  inspiring 
her!  Alice  visited  Miss  Garner,  professor 
of  religion  emerita,  last  spring  on  her 
90th  birthday.  "She's  exactly  the  same, 
very  sweet  and  sharp  as  a  tack!"  If 
you'd  like  to  write  her,  contact  the  alum- 
nae office. 

Brianna  Boswell  Brown  and  husband 
Randy  will  celebrate  their  25th  anniv 
with  a  trip  to  France.  Spectators  at  Tour 
De  France,  they'll  then  drive  to  Provence 
to  visit  Jill  Steenhuis  '81.  Proud  owners 
of  several  of  Jill's  paintings  portraying 
the  Provence  countryside,  they  look  for- 
ward to  seeing  it  firsthand. 

Nancy  Howell  has  lived  in  Houston 
for  15  yrs.  Her  daughter  is  a  sophomore 
in  coll.  and  she  and  her  husband  look 
forward  to  celebrating  their  20th  anniv 
next  Mar.!  Nancy  was  happy  to  recon- 
nect with  alumnae  on  Facebook.  Active 
in  the  SCA  (Society  for  Creative  Anachro- 
nism) and  puts  her  history  degree  to 
use. 

Patricia  Whelan  Schenck  and  family 
celebrated  eldest  daughter  Lillian's,  and 
my  goddaughter,  graduation  from  U.  of 
CA,  Berkley.  Accepted  to  the  "Teaching 
For  America"  program,  Lillian  will  teach 
middle  school  mathematics  in  the  New 
Orieans  area.  Younger  brother  Gus  will 
be  a  junior  yr.  at  AZ  State  U.  going  for  a 
degree  in  education,  while  daughter  He- 
len will  be  a  sophomore  at  Loyola  U.  in 
Chicago.  Twins  Marion  and  George  will 
be  seniors  at  Sandia  H.  S.  in  Albu- 
querque and  have  mother  Tricia  as  their 
Spanish  professor.  Bobby  is  the  medical 
dir.  of  the  Dept.  of  Orthopedics  at  the  U. 
of  NM.  We  enjoyed  getting  together  with 
both  he  and  Patricia  while  they  were  in 
Chicago  for  a  medical  conference. 

Cathy  Miller  and  family  moved  3.8 
mi.  to  a  house  on  the  water  with  a 
swimming  pool.  Daughter  Madeline  (17) 
works  at  husband  David's  dental  office 


for  the  summer.  Daughter  All  will  be  16. 
but  not  quite  ready  to  drive  yet.  Cathy 
will  travel  to  Boston  for  a  short  weekend 
visit  for  a  family  wedding  and 
reunion.  They'll  also  start  looking  at  col- 
leges for  Madeline. 

While  I  was  in  New  Delhi  and  Mum- 
bai.  India  (for  work).  Jean  Von  Schrader 
Bryan,  Nancy  Daugherty  Davidson.  Bri- 
anna Boswell  Brown.  Marie  Engel  Earn- 
hart. Leie  Frenzel  CasalinI,  Molly 
Finney  Johnson  and  Leslie  Hertz  Rre- 
stone  were  celebrating  at  the  JW  Mar- 
nott  resort  in  San  Antonio,  TX,  to  honor 
Jane  R.  Dure's  recent  graduation  from 
St.  Mary's  Law  School  in  May.  i  did 
manage  to  sneak  a  gin  (Bombay)  and 
tonic  at  the  Oberoi  Hotel  bar  toasting 
Jane  on  her  most  recent  and  very  im- 
pressive, accomplishment. 


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Cary  Cathcart  Fagan 

329  Kelford  Lane 
Chariotte,  NC  28270 
caryl983@bellsouth.net 

I  want  to  share  an  adventure  with  all  of 
you.  On  the  drive  back  to  Charlotte  after 
our  mini  reunion  with  Delrdre  Piatt  at 
SBC  in  Apr.  (wonderful  to  meet  her  and 
family),  husband  Chris  and  I  decided  to 
visit  Natural  Bridge.  I  never  went  while 
at  SBC.  We  get  to  the  main  tourist  build- 
ing and  they  want  $18  per  adult  to  walk 
down  128  stairs  then  get  bused  to  see 
a  big  rock.  We  bought  a  souvenir  mag- 
net and  left.  Determined  to  do  some- 
thing fun.  we  pulled  off  at  a  local  vine- 
yard. As  we  drove  west  into  the  Blue 
Ridge,  we  never  saw  another  grape  road 
sign  and  I  swear  the  further  into  the 
mountains  we  drove  our  GPS  started 
playing  Dueling  Banjoes!  We  turned 
around.  Heading  back  to  civilization,  we 
came  to  a  small  town  —  can't  even  find 
its  name  on  the  geology.com  map).  We 
saw  a  sign:  Civil  War  Reenactment  To- 
day. We  were  captivated!  A  vendor  near 
the  tented  camp  ground  said  the  battle 
was  "just  down  the  road  a  click."  We 
drove  the  click,  paid  the  $3  each  and 
walked  to  the  roped-off  part  the  field.  I 
thought  reenactments  were  only  in 
movies  —  real  cannons,  horses, 
swords,  etc.  A  man  in  full  Confederate 
general  attire  was  standing  in  the  back 
of  a  pick-up  truck  narrating  the  battle  on 
loud  speakers.  Women  in  period 
dresses  cheered  on  their  fighting  hus- 
bands. A  man  next  to  me  said  this  was 
an  annual  event.  When  they  had  asked 
him  to  participate,  he  replied,  "at  age 
62  if  I  do  participate  I  want  to  die  first." 
I  asked  if  they  really  played  dead.  He 
said  eventually  they'll  get  tired  and  start 
falling  down.  Priceless!  We  stayed  until 
several  died.  It  was  obvious  that  we  2 
Yankees  were  in  the  minority.  Thank 
goodness  we  have  NC  license  plates! 
We  also  noticed  Foamhenge.  another 
tourist  attracfion  we  plan  to  visit.  Yes.  ■ 
Stonehenge  made  of  Styrofoam.  What  a 
riot!  Definitely  worth  a  3  %  hr.  drive  this 
fall.  Here  we  go  ... 

Alicia  Nygaard  Formagus  and  family 
enjoyed  summer  in  Dallas.  Son  William 
was  at  USMC  Officer  Training  School  in 
Quantico.  VA,  and  graduated  in  Aug.  Son 
Thomas  transferred  to  Texas  A&M  this 
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Ann  Sterling  Hart  Is  working  lots  of 
dressage  horse  shows.  Daughter 
Stephanie  (22)  graduated  last  spring 
and  got  her  1st  job  as  a  travel  agent.  All 
(19)  is  back  at  U.  of  FL  as  a  sophomore. 
Ann's  mother  (70)  is  riding  her  baby 
horse  (5)  and  is  doing  really  well  with 
her. 

Delrdre  Piatt  and  family  had  a  won- 
derful holiday  in  the  USA  last  spring.  1st 
to  SBC  to  see  daughter  Tanya's  play  Do- 
lores Veintimilla.  the  Ecuadorian  poet. 
Deirdre  and  I  caught  up  on  each  other's 
lives  a  bit  more  directly  than  via  inter- 
net! While  at  SBC.  they  stayed  with  Dr. 
Claudia  Chang  and  husband  Perry.  Her 
brother  and  one  of  his  daughters  came 
from  NY  and  joined  them.  Then  they 
traveled  to  D.C.  They  did  the  museums 
and  the  zoo.  Deirdre  was  shocked  at  the 
probably  quite  toxic  air  in  supermarkets 
due  to  the  use  of  fragrant  chemicals  in 
cleaning  or  in  the  detergents.  It's  also  a 
problem  in  Ecuador,  but  Deirdre  thought 
U.S.  consumers  would've  said  no  to  per- 
fumed food.  Unfortunately  the  family 
couldn't  go  to  Tanya's  graduation.  She 
graduated  Magna  C  Laude:  she  outdid 
her  mother! 

Ellen  Claire  Gillespie  Dreyer's  daugh- 
ter. Gilly.  is  a  freshman  at  Sewanee. 
EC's  other  children  are  a  junior  in  h.  s. 
and  an  8th  grader. 

Katherine  Robinson  Oavey  and  hus- 
band Drew  are  empty  nesters.  2010 
was  a  big  year  for  them:  25th  wedding 
anniv..  Drew  turned  50,  a  h.  s.  and  coll. 
graduation  and  a  family  trip  to  Africa! 
Son  Marshall  was  headed  to  Chapel  Hill 
as  a  freshman,  Ebet  is  a  junior  at  SBC 
and  loves  it,  and  oldest  daughter,  LK,  is 
in  France  doing  graduate  work  in  Aix  en 
Provence.  They  look  forward  to  visiting 
LK.  Katherine  loved  seeing  Anne  Little 
Woolley  at  their  30th  h.  s.  reunion  and 
was  planning  a  trip  to  VA  in  Oct.  for  Par- 
ents' Weekend  and  to  check  out  all  the 
new  buildings  on  campus. 

Kathy  Barrett  Baker.  Lea  Sparks 
Bennett,  Ann  Goldman  and  Anne  Little 
Woolley  met  up  at  The  Boar's  Head  Inn 
in  Charlottesville,  VA,  for  cocktails  and 
dinner  last  summer.  Kathy  wrote  it  was 
"so  much  fun  like  we  had  all  seen  each 
other  yesterday!"  Now  that  people  can 
email  photos  and  easily  make  color 
copies  of  old  photos,  Kathy  asks  that 
we  all  email  or  snail  mail  color  copies  of 
wedding  photos,  baby  photos,  children's 
Prom  photos,  vacations,  etc.  for  the 
class  scrapbook.  Send  to 
sabatschool@hughes.net. 

Kim  Howell  Franklin  enjoyed  summer 
while  her  daughter  was  off  to  camp  for 
6  wks.  She  called  it  "Summer  Enrich- 
ment,' as  she  started  taking  guitar  les- 
sons and  pilates  classes.  They  vaca- 
tioned in  Spain  and  Italy  in  Aug.  Travel 
got  off  to  a  bumpy  start:  1  delayed  flight 
and  a  missed  connection.  She  made  the 
best  of  it  by  eating  a  ton  of  pizza,  frozen 
custard,  a  cupcake  and  a  couple  of 
beers.  Kim  received  a  promotion  to  an 
associate  at  Booz  Allen  Hamilton  last 
summer,  really  exciting  (even  though  it's 
more  work). 

Leslie  Malone  Berger  is  very  excited 
that  son  Alex  is  a  freshman  at  W&L. 
Class  of  2014!  Leslie  wrote  "where  did 
the  time  go?!" 

Mandy  Beauchemin  Frohn  traveled 
to  Niagara  Falls  in  Aug.  for  ancestral  re- 
search. If  any  of  you  have  done  this. 


she'd  appreciate  advice  on  where  to 
start  or  good  websites  to  use.  Email  her 
at  mfrohn@caheartl.com.  She  and  hus- 
band Eric  celebrated  their  24th  wedding 
anniv.  and  son  Zack  (16)  finished  at 
Leadership  Academy  in  St.  Petersburg 
last  summer.  Both  Eric  and  Zack  are 
certified  rifle  instructors  and  Zack  is  fol- 
lowing in  his  dad's  footsteps,  on  his 
way  to  qualifying  for  "Distinguished  Ex- 
pert" status  in  small  bore  shooting. 
Mandy  finds  any  excuse  to  travel.  She 
did  the  KY  Derby  in  May  and  hopes  to 
go  to  Costa  Rica  next  yr.  Still  a  "space 
geek."  Mandy  flew  her  face  into  space 
(electronically)  on  the  space  shuttle 
STS-133  in  Nov.  NASA  has  a  program 
for  "civies"  to  upload  their  electronic  im- 
age to  be  flown  into  space.  Mandy 
rented  a  condo  across  from  the 
Kennedy  Space  Center  to  watch  the 
launch. 

Mary  Pope  Hutson  participated  in 
the  National  Women's  Grasscourt  Ten- 
nis Tournament  in  Jul.  where  she  and 
her  partner  took  4th  (44-55  doubles).  In 
Aug..  she  headed  to  Mobile  for  a  meet- 
ing to  bring  all  land  trusts  together  on 
the  Gulf  Coast  to  create  a  unified  plan 
on  Gulf  Coast  Restoration.  MP  was  hop- 
ing to  see  Melissa  Cope  Morissette. 
Over  Labor  Day  she  saw  Virginia  Claus 
Buyck  at  the  U.S.  Open! 

Pam  Weekes  moved  to  a  spacious 
apt.  in  Hariem  that  makes  her  feel  like 
she's  somehow  cheating  NYC.  but  very 
grateful.  Virginia  Carabelli  '82  visited 
Pam  last  spring  and  she  hears  from  Jen- 
nifer Rotman  '84  every  once  and  a 
while.  Pam's  bakery  is  doing  well.  What 
started  as  a  simple  project  took  up 
most  of  last  yr.  They  want  to  get  a  new 
shop  and  company  headquarters  built  in 
Hariem  <Fredrick  Douglas  Ave  and  117th 
St),  lots  of  red  tape.  Last  spring  they 
had  a  new  Food  Netv^ork  segment  where 
Rocco  Dispirito  picked  their  chocolate 
chip  cookie  on  "The  Best  Thing  I  Ever 
Ate  —  Chocolate  Edition."  In  Feb.,  they 
participated  in  Rachel  Ray's  Burger 
Bash  at  the  Food  Network's  South 
Beach  Wine  and  Food  Festival  to  benefit 
FL  International  U.  School  of  Hospitality 
and  Tourism  Management.  They  got 
snowed  in  (blizzard  in  NYC)  and  enjoyed 
a  luxurious  day  of  doing  nothing.  In  May, 
Pam  participated  in  a  Wellness  in  the 
Schools  event  to  help  raise  money  and 
awareness  in  order  to  improve  nutrition 
and  fitness  in  NYC  public  schools.  In 
Sept..  they  helped  Bravo  promote  the 
launch  of  their  new  show  "Top  Chef  — 
Just  Desserts"  and  in  Oct..  they  were 
part  of  Martha  Stewart's  Cookies  and 
Milk  event  at  the  Food  Network's  NYC 
Wine  &  Food  Festival  benefiting  Food- 
banknyc.org  and  Shareourstrength 
(strength.org).  an  organization  to  end 
childhood  hunger.  Pam  continues  to 
practice  yoga  and  swim  2-3  times  a  wk. 
as  she  has  for  the  last  20  yrs.  at  Colum- 
bia U.  with  a  triathlete  team.  Pam  en- 
joys reading  everyone's  updates  on 
Facebook! 

Polly  Parker  McClure  said  they  had 
a  great  summer  in  Cleveland.  Her 
daughter,  a  sophomore  in  h.  s..  is  soon 
to  be  a  driver.  Their  son  is  in  5th  grade: 
he  keeps  them  young.  He  plays  football, 
basketball  and  tennis.  Polly  and  hus- 
band enjoy  going  to  his  games.  Polly 
still  works  at  Allstate  Insurance  Co. 
training  new  agents.  Life  is  a  busy  life 


with  kids:  they  love  every  moment! 

Rexanne  Baker  earned  her  Healing 
Touch  Certification  and  in  Aug.  attended 
the  Healing  Touch  International  Conven- 
tion in  Denver.  She's  looking  for  a  place 
to  set  up  practice  besides  her  living 
room.  Her  son  is  attending  GA  Tech. 

Sarah  Babcock  still  lives  in  Rich- 
mond. VA.  and  works  as  Chief  of  Educa- 
tion &  Training  at  the  Richmond  SPCA, 
very  busy  and  happy.  Sarah  teaches  lots 
of  classes:  does  trick  demonstrations 
with  her  5  wonderful  dogs  and  helps 
people  with  pet  behavior  issues.  Sarah 
wrote  that  all  of  this  is  a  big  change 
from  her  yrs.  with  IBM!  In  her  rare  free 
time,  she's  fixing  up  the  old  farm  she 
bought  a  few  yrs.  back,  and  competing 
in  agility,  gardening  and  doing  photogra- 
phy. Sarah  would  love  to  hear  from  SBC 
friends  during  the  yr.  ahead  —  and  can 
be  found  easily  either  via  her  blog 
www.sarahsfarmreport.blogspot.com  or 
on  Facebook. 

Sarah  Sutton  Brophy  had  a  great  wk. 
staying  with  Sarah  Babcock.  While 
there.  Parker  Brophy  (16)  helped  Sarah 
Babcock's  staff  at  the  Critter  Camp  at 
the  Richmond  SPCA.  The  Brophys  love 
living  on  the  Eastern  shore  of  MD  and 
not  the  least  because  Sarah  is  now 
closer  to  lots  of  special  people  and 
places  including  SBC  where  she  is  on 
the  advisory  board  for  Tusculum. 

Tracey  Gatewood  moved  back  to 
Tuscaloosa,  AL,  having  a  great  time  re- 
connecting with  old  friends  and  family. 
This  past  yr..  Tracey  has  spoken  with 
several  alumnae.  Joan  McGettigan  (who 
moved  with  her  2  daughters  to  start  a 
new  job  in  Boca  Raton.  FL).  Lochrane 
Coleman  Smith  '76,  Penny  Parker  Hart- 
line  '84  (Birmingham  friends)  and  Ellen 
Howard  Attar. 

Wylie  Jameson  Small  and  family  had 
a  summer  full  of  travel.  In  Jun.,  she  and 
husband  Stuart  spent  a  wk.  in  Bermuda 
for  their  20th  anniv.  Stuart,  Rudy  (16) 
and  Wylie  joined  Stuart's  family  in  VT  in 
Jul.  for  a  family  reunion.  Rudy  headed  to 
the  Jersey  Shore  and  the  Adirondacks 
with  friends  in  Aug.  Wylie  had  fun  get- 
ting Rudy  ready  for  his  road  trip.  She's 
hoping  to  finish  the  sequel  to  The  Great 
Prune  Caper  (available  on  Amazon  for 
only  $9.98!)  She  enjoys  doing  volunteer 
work  and  keeping  up  with  alumnae  on 
Facebook.  Nice  job  ladies!  Wylie... re- 
ally... using  our  treasured  notes  to 
shamelessly  plug  your  book  on  Amazon, 
tisk,  tisk.  tisk.  LOL. 

198411 

Debbie  Jones 

4416  Bromley  Ln. 
Richmond,  VA  23221 
elliesam@aol.com 


1985 


Ellen  Reed  Carver 

1315  Boiling  Avenue 
Norfolk,  VA  23508 
757-536-0850 
Ellenreedcarver8@gmail.com 

The  details  are  sketchy,  but  some- 
how I  ended  up  as  your  illustrious  class 
secretary,  until  you  all  come  back  for 
the  30th  reunion  and  vote  somebody 
else  into  this  job. 


CLASS     NOTES 


The  25th  reunion  was  a  lot  of  fun. 
especially  the  boat  house  party  for  our 
class  on  Fri.  night  and  the  announce- 
ment by  El  Warner  during  convocation 
that  '85  raised  $14,397,325  with  93% 
participation!  Okay,  it  was  a  joke,  but  it 
got  an  uproarious  laugh, 

62  of  our  classmates  are  active  on 
Facebook.  so  I  encourage  all  of  you  to 
get  with  the  times  and  have  your 
teenagers  set  you  up  on  an  account  so 
you  can  read  breaking  news  about  what 
your  classmates  are  baking  for  dessert, 
see  timely  pictures  of  pet  turtles,  and 
find  out  who  has  the  longest  "Friends" 
list.  I,  for  one,  have  197  friends,  which 
feeds  my  inclusion  needs  on  a  daily  ba- 
sis. Here's  a  sampling  of  news  for  the 
printed  word  lovers  among  us. 

Martha  Boxley  Creasy  lives  in 
Roanoke.  VA,  with  husband  Grimes.  Old- 
est son  Grimes  Jr.  is  a  freshman  at  the 
U.  of  AL.  Mead  is  16.  and  Claiborne  is 
in  middle  school.  Martha  is  determined 
to  make  the  30th  reunion,  because  she 
heard  about  how  much  fun  she  missed 
at  the  25th! 

Laura  Morrlssette  Clark  is  good  in 
Mobile:  "we're  staying  away  from  the 
oil!"  Laura  works  for  Brownell  Travel,  en- 
joys the  research,  especially  the  travel- 
ing! Son  Lee  graduated  from  the  U.  of 
AL,  5/09.  He  works  for  Region's  Bank. 
Son  Tee  is  a  senior  at  AL.  He  hopes  to 
attend  his  2nd  Championship  game  next 
Jan.!  Roll  Tide!  Laura  was  sorry  to  miss 
reunion  (as  I,  Ellen,  am  sure  many  of 
you  were)  It's  hard  to  believe  we've 
been  out  25  yrs! 

Julie  Shields  Hickman  Thompson 
keeps  up  with  Heidi  Turk  and  Patsy 
Kraeger.  She  has  5  children;  David, 
Blake,  Gavin,  Sarah  and  Preston:  1703 
Bushrod  Road,  Alexandria,  VA  22308. 

El  Warner  serves  on  the  City  Council 
of  her  hometown  of  Easton.  PA.  My.  I 
bet  those  meetings  turned  entertaining 
when  El  joined  their  ranks.  She  was  also 
elected  President  of  our  Class  at  the 
25th  reunion  and  will  be  leading  the 
movement  to  have  all  of  you  back  for 
our  30th.  wearing  Lanz  of  Salzburg  flan- 
nel nightgowns  with  baseball  caps  and 
pearis.  El  is  a  freelance  marketing  and 
PR  professional,  and  is  devoted  to 
Brody,  her  faithful  Brittany. 

Jeannle  Guthans'  family  of  boys  is 
well.  Richard  is  a  junior  at  Ole  Miss, 
Christopher  is  in  11th  grade  and 
Michael  is  in  8th.  Daddy  Richard  is  well, 
practicing  law  in  Mobile,  and  Jeannle 
spends  time  painting.  She  and  Richard 
celebrated  23  yrs.  of  marital  bliss  last 
Aug!  Loved  seeing  everyone  at  Reunion. 

DeAnne  Blanton  moved  to  a  new 
home  in  Ariington.  VA.  Her  son  is  in  7th 
grade  and  is  as  tall  as  DeAnne!  Anothe/ 
25th  reunionite.  DeAnne  loved  being 
back.  She  and  I  took  the  hayride  around 
campus  together! 

Cheryl  Fortin  Young  lives  in  Hilton 
Head.  SC,  and  just  celebrated  her  25th 
wedding  anniv.  She  was  the  1st  to  have 
a  ring  game  in  our  class  at  SBC.  right? 
Oldest  son  Tate  is  in  his  2nd  yr.  at  W  & 
L  and  lives  in  the  Phi  Kappa  Psi  house. 
(Rashbacks?)  Son  Tim  is  in  lOth  grade 
in  the  International  Baccalaureate  pro- 
gram at  Socastee  H.  S.  Kayla.  her  baby, 


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will  graduate  8th  grade  from  St.  Andrew 

Catholic  School  in  the  spnng.  The  whole 
family  is  active  in  sports  and  Cheryl  is 
sporting  her  1985  figure  and  is  singing 
with  the  Carolina  Master  Chorale, 

As  for  me.  I'm  back  to  being  Ellen 
Reed  Carver.  The  cards  dealt  me  a 
huge  life-line  in  6-yr.-old,  Sophia  Rose. 
She  was  our  Mascot  at  reunion.  I  thank 
God  every  day  for  her  and  laugh  at  all 
her  antics.  Baba  Fountain  and  Louellen 
Brooks  Meyer  (sisters-in-law!)  are  her 
TX  godmothers.  AfterlO  yrs.  with  Nor- 
folk Public  Schools.  I've  started  a  new 
adventure  called  the  Career  and  Univer- 
sity Success  Program.  It's  for  h.  s.  grad- 
uates who  are  on  the  "CUSP"  of  inde- 
pendence, but  need  guidance 
overcoming  learning  disabilities  or  so- 
cioeconomic barners. 

Everyone,  be  well  and  be  merry  and 
stop  in  to  visit  me  in  Norfolk,  where  the 
wine  is  always  chilled! 


1986  0 


Mary  Jo  Biscardi  Brown 

29  Willowgreene  Drive 
Churchville.  PA  18966 
Fbmb91695@yahoo.com 

1  love  being  secretary  for  this  outstand- 
ing class,  and  thank  you  all  for  your  con- 
tributions to  our  notes.  Sounds  like 
many  of  you  will  attend  Reunion,  which 
is  wonderful  news!  As  we  count  down  to 
our  25th  (May  2a22,  2011),  your  class 
officers  (Lynn  Mather  Charette.  Beth 
Ann  Trapold  Newton,  Liz  Gallagher  Jef- 
frey and  I)  will  be  working  hard  to  plan  a 
memorable  event.  We  endeavor  to  have 
a  record  number  return  to  "the  patch." 
as  well  as  meet  our  class's  giving  goal. 
If  you  haven't  been  back  in  a  number  of 
yrs.,  this  is  the  time  to  make  the  trip. 
Contact  your  friends  and  make  a  date 
for  5/11!  In  other  reunion  news,  it  was 
so  nice  to  visit  with  several  old  friends 
at  the  D.C.  Metro/Balt./Tn  State  Re- 
union in  Jun.  Thanks  to  April  Adelson 
Marshall,  Linda  DeVogt  and  Christina 
Savage  Lytle  '88  for  putting  it  together. 
If  you've  moved  or  changed  your  e-mail 
address,  please  contact  me  with  your 
updated  info. 

Jesse  White  is  still  a  school  psychol- 
ogist, "trying  to  find  more  creative  ways 
to  connect  with  kids  and  help  them  sur- 
vive, and  perhaps  even  enjoy  their  days 
at  school!"  She  had  a  wonderful  time 
visiting  with  Gail  Giifort  in  NC  and  meet- 
ing Gail's  son.  Jesse  misses  all  of  her 
SBC  friends  and  hopes  to  see  them  at 
Reunion! 

Anne  Toxey  earned  her  Ph.D.  in  ar- 
chitectural history  at  the  U.  of  CA  at 
Berkeley  4  yrs.  ago.  She  and  husband 
Patnck  McMillan  moved  to  a  histonc 
family  home  in  downtown  San  Antonio, 
TX.  She  juggles  an  academic  career  with 
the  museum  exhibit  design  firm  that  the 

2  of  them  direct.  They  spend  a  mo.  or  2 
every  yr.  in  Paris.  France,  where  they 
met  and  began  their  lives  and  business 
together  20  yrs.  ago.  Anne  says  she 
misses  her  SBC  pals,  would  love  to  be 
in  touch,  and  hopes  to  link  up  with  any- 
one in  central  TX. 

Charade  Boiling  Estes  girls  keep  her 
busy!  Summer  2010  Chelsea  (21)  in- 
terned at  CSC  in  the  business  develop- 
ment office  and  returned  to  U.  of  TN. 


Knoxville.  as  a  senior.  Daughter  Cam- 
eran  still  dances  and  serves  as  coKiap- 
tain  of  her  h.  s.  dance  team,  as  well  as 
a  company  member  at  her  dance  studio. 
She  was  so  excited  when  she  discov- 
ered she  could  major  in  dance  in  coll.! 
Charade  is  still  with  CSC.  working  as  a 
deputy  program  manager,  supporting 
DARPA's  Defense  Sciences  Office,  a  po- 
sition she  took  on  in  late  '09.  At  the 
end  of  '10,  she'll  become  the  program 
manager.  Charade  and  Lisa  Redd  To- 
liver  talk  often  and  had  lunch  together 
in  Jun.  "See  you  at  Reunion!" 

Ann  Bruce  Faircloth  Porter  and  fam- 
ily still  enjoy  living  in  Auburn,  AL.  Hus- 
band Billy  is  a  distnct  manager  for  U.S. 
Foods  and  Ann  Bruce  is  with  Keystone 
Bank.  Daughter  Brucie  (13)  plays  soccer 
for  a  travel  team  so  the  Porter  family  is 
busy  on  weekends  with  games.  Brucie 
also  wntes  a  column  for  the  local  news- 
paper entitled  "The  Tween  Philosopher." 
Maybe  SBC  is  in  her  future,  when  faced 
with  what  color  to  select  for  the  bands 
on  her  braces  she  picked  pink  and 
green! 

Vicki  Wolf  Rosenfieid  is  president  of 
the  Parents  Association  and  on  the 
board  of  trustees  at  The  Gilman  School 
in  Baltimore.  Son  Will  (14),  a  9th  grader 
at  The  Gilman  School,  is  a  tournament 
golfer.  One  of  his  classmates  is  CJ  Roe- 
buck, the  son  of  Lee  Carroll  Roebuck 
'87.  who  Vicki  sees  often.  Daughter 
Emily  (15)  attends  the  McDonogh 
School.  She's  an  excellent  musician, 
playing  the  guitar  and  drums.  Vicki  is 
very  involved  with  KIPP  Baltimore,  a 
charter  school  program  that  operates  a 
middle  school  and  an  elementary  school 
in  one  of  the  most  impoverished  areas 
of  Baltimore.  "The  kids  are  amazing. 
Our  middle  school  children  arnve  with 
the  lowest  test  scores  in  the  state  and 
leave  with  the  highest.  We  see  them  all 
the  way  through  college  and  make  a 
huge  difference  in  the  lives  of  many 
kids."  Vicki  and  husband  Stuart  took  a 
short  trip  to  Newport,  Rl,  and  a  family 
trip  to  Martha's  Vineyard  this  past  sum- 
mer. "We  used  to  be  much  more  mobile 
before  we  inherited  Flash  when  my  mom 
passed  away  last  summer."  reports 
Vicki.  Flash  is  a  Cavalier  King  Charles 
Spaniel  (13)  and  is  truly  part  of  the 
Rosenfieid  family.  Vicki  loves  to  follow 
alumnae  on  Facebook  and  is  sorry  she 
doesn't  have  more  time  to  keep  up.  If 
you're  ever  in  Baltimore,  contact  Vicki  at 
vrosenfieid@aol.com. 

Maureen  Mahoney  Deppman  relaxed 
at  their  cabin  in  VT  over  the  summer 
and  enjoyed  the  summer  off  with  her 
children  Lydia  (7)  and  Jack  (10).  Mau- 
reen and  husband  Benj  celebrated  their 
13th  anniv.  in  Jul.  She  contends  it's  a 
far  cry  from  her  parent's  50th  anniv.. 
which  they'll  celebrate  with  a  family  trip 
at  Thanksgiving!  In  fall.  Maureen  will  re- 
sume teaching  at  a  local  VT  h.  s.  and 
driving  the  kids  to  all  their  activities. 
"Looking  forward  to  Reunion!" 

Sandy  Bernard  Wyllie  and  Kevin  cele- 
brated their  20th  wedding  anniv.  this  yr. 
They  keep  busy  with  their  3  children. 
Cameron  (13).  Heather  (11),  Jimmy  (4), 
as  well  as  their  jobs.  Sandi  is  still  with 
Fannie  Mae  (23  yrs.)  and  Kevin  teaches 
architecture  at  Catholic  U.  Sandy  en- 
joyed a  visit  from  Anne  Merrlman  Duffy 
and  family  in  spnng.  She  also  looks  for- 
ward to  Reunion. 


Missy  Dugglns  Green  was  busy  this 
summer  with  swim  team,  golf,  Softball 
and  camps.  The  Greens  spent  a  few 
days  at  Big  Cedar  Lodge  before  school. 
Miles  started  6th  grade  (middle  sch.) 
and  Nancy.  5th.  Missy  continues  to  take 
on  PTO  assignments  and  will  also  be  co- 
leading  Club  121.  an  on-campus.  stu- 
dent-led ministry.  "Can't  wait  until 
5/11!!" 

Sally  Engleby  Farrell  and  family  are 
still  living  in  Bedford.  NY,  16  yrs.  in  the 
same  house!  Three  boys.  Tommy  (17), 
Henry  (12)  and  Jack  (12),  love  the 
neighborhood  and  their  dad  is  happy  as 
they're  mirroring  his  childhood.  Tommy, 
h.  s.  senior,  became  an  Eagle  Scout  and 
a  Lieutenant  in  the  Jr.  Fire  Corps  in  the 
Vol.  Bedford  Rre  Dept.  They're  search- 
ing colleges  that  specialize  in  meteorol- 
ogy. The  twins  are  in  middle  school.  All 
3  boys  ski  race  at  a  mountain  close  by. 
Husband  Chris  and  son  Tommy  coach, 
as  well.  Sally  is  studying  for  her  M.A.  in 
religion  with  a  concentration  in  youth  for- 
mation. She  completed  her  2nd  summer 
at  VA  Theological  Seminary  this  yr.  One 
more  summer  to  go!  While  in  VA  this 
summer,  Sally  attended  an  SBC  mini-re- 
union. Great  fun  seeing  some  faces  she 
hadn't  seen  in  20  yrs!  Classmate  Betsy 
Nott  was  attending  a  conference  at  EHS 
right  next  door!  Betsy  and  Sally  had  din- 
ner with  Beth  Ann  Trapold  in  Alexandria. 
Sally  continues  to  teach  pre-K  at  a  won- 
derful little  Nursery  School  in  New 
Canaan,  CT.  Teaching  pre-kindergarten- 
ers  provides  her  with  much  humor  and 
delight. 

Karen  Gonya  Nickles  claims  she's  a 
bohng  46-yr.-old:  "Same  job.  same  hus- 
band, same  kids  (I've  tned  to  trade 
them  in.  believe  me.)"  She's  still  playing 
soccer,  reading  a  lot.  and  "wondenng 
why  I  can't  lose  weight  as  I  munch  on 
pizza  and  mashed  potatoes..."  Karen  is 
looking  forward  to  Reunion.  "Thinking 
our  hairstyles  might  be  slightly  different 
than  in  '86!" 

Paula  Veale  and  Dan  spent  their 
summer  working  in  hot  NYC,  but  headed 
to  the  NH  coast  on  most  weekends. 
Paula's  son  lain  (6)  broke  his  arm  in  Jul. 
She's  been  told  this  a  nte  of  passage, 
just  not  one  that  she  wanted  him  to  go 
through. 

Things  are  going  well  in  Roanoke  for 
Linda  DeVogt.  She  celebrated  her  20th 
yr.  with  Anthem  Blue  Cross  and  Blue 
Shield  and  is  a  Sr.  Account  Manager  in 
National  Account  Sales.  She  and  Robert 
celebrated  their  1st  wedding  anniv.  and 
survived  a  complete  household  renova- 
tion. On  7/1.  Linda  returned  to  the  SBC 
Alumnae  Board  as  nominating  chair. 
She  encourages  all  who  are  interested 
in  serving  in  any  volunteer  capacity  for 
SBC  to  submit  their  names  to  the  Alum- 
nae Office.  "It  was  great  to  see  so  many 
classmates  in  D.C.  this  spring;  I'm  look- 
ing forward  to  seeing  even  more  at  our 
25th!" 

In  summer.  Beth  Ann  Trapold  New- 
ton's husband  was  recalled  for  several 
mos.  as  a  Coast  Guard  Reservist  to 
work  on  the  BP  oil  spill.  "Being  a  'single 
mom'  is  even  harder  than  I  ever  imag- 
ined. Kudos  to  all  of  you  who  do  it  so 
well  every  day!"  In  addition,  Beth  Ann 
left  her  position  as  dir.  of  development 
at  Oakcrest  School  and  works  for  a  pub- 
lisher in  D.C.  Completely  different  work, 
but  she  can  work  from  home  and  has 


more  flexibility.  She  also  spent  the  sum- 
mer teaching  her  f  rstborn  how  to  drive. 
"It's  now  a  certainty  that  I'll  have  more 
grey  hair  at  Reunion!  I  do  hope  all  of  you 
will  join  me  in  the  effort  to  make  the 
25th  extra  special.  Your  gift  to  the  coll. 
IS  the  best  way  to  start!  See  you  all  in 
May!" 

Elizabeth  Lindsey  and  Ken  still  live  in 
Nashville.  TN.  with  their  2  basset 
hounds  and  were  fortunate  to  not  be  af- 
fected by  the  May  flood.  The  recession 
hasn't  been  kind  to  freelance  editors, 
but  on  the  upside  she's  had  more  time 
on  her  hands  to  do  things  such  as  finish 
half-done  projects,  paint  rooms,  expand 
the  garden,  care  for  her  mother,  take 
part  in  dog  rescue  transports,  etc.  She 
still  enjoys  her  ballet  and  figure  skating 
workouts,  and  continues  her  hospice 
visits  with  the  older  basset  to  provide 
pet  therapy. 

April  Adelson  Marshall  is  still  recruit- 
ing and  consulting  on  different  project 
assignments.  Daughter  Lily  started  coll. 
in  fall  at  Savannah  College  of  Art  &  De- 
sign; and  April  looks  forward  to  visiting 
and  playing  in  Savannah.  Son  Hayden  is 
an  h.  s.  junior.  Back  in  Jun..  many  alum- 
nae had  a  great  evening  together  at  the 
Sequoia  in  Wash..  D.C.  She  hopes  the 
D.C.  Metro/Balt/Tri  State  Reunion  will 
be  an  annual  event!  "Looking  forward  to 
SBC  Homecoming  and  best  of  all.  our 
25th!- 

Dayna  Avery  Hulme's  daughter 
Courtney  is  looking  at  either  SMU  or 
TCU  to  attend  and  dance  in  fall  '11. 
Daughter  Alexandra  is  in  7th  grade  at 
Harpeth  Hall  School  in  Nashville. 

Betsy  Nott  Hall  and  Roger  celebrate 
their  20th  wedding  anniv.  in  2/11  and 
20  yrs.  living  in  LA.  2009/10  was  her 
15th  yr.  at  Brentwood  School  and  3rd 
year  as  Dean  of  Students  and  Service 
Learning  Coordinator  of  the  Middle  Divi- 
sion. In  addition  to  a  great  job,  she 
spends  her  days  cheenng  on  either  son 
Griffin  (13)  or  daughter  Caroline  (10)  on 
a  playing  field  or  the  stage.  This  yr..  she 
and  Roger  reconnected  vacationed  in 
ME.  Betsy  hopes  to  see  you  all  at  Re- 
union! 

Lisa  Leigh  Ringler  Bennett  and  Bob 
were  in  full  farming  mode  all  spring  and 
summer  —  100  acres  of  tillable  land  on 
their  260  acre  farm  in  Malvern,  PA. 
Lisa's  daughter.  Sydney,  started  h.  s. 
and  already  feels  she  knows  way  more 
than  mom!  And  most  importantly.  Lisa 
IS  continually  amazed  by  the  SBC  ties 
that  bind!  "Can't  wait  for  Reunion"! 


19870 

Jean  Guergai 

3641  Elderberry  PI. 
Fairfax.  VA  22033 
guergai@aol.com 

1988 

Maia  Free  Jalenak 

605  Camelia  Ave. 
Baton  Rouge.  LA  70806 
MaiaJay@cox.net 

Kelly  Meredith  lacobelll  is  thoroughly 
enjoying  the  alumnae  board.  She  went 
to  Reunion  in  May  and  saw  Debbie  Lee 
'90.  Karen  Malmquest  Laakso  '90  and 


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Lea  Harvey  '90.  Dughter  Kathleen  (8) 
proudly  proclaims  she's  a  member  of 
the  Class  of  '24.  Kelly  hopes  to  see 
classmates  at  Homecoming  and  notes, 
"it's  renewing  to  see  the  current  stu- 
dents on  campus,  cheer  for  the  sports 
teams  and  laugh  during  the  cardboard 
boat  regatta  at  the  lake." 

Tracy  Tigerman  Shannon,  Brookneal. 
VA:  "I  still  teach,  but  have 
gotten  switched  from  3rd  to  1st  grade, 
which  means  that  I  won't  be  teaching 
my  daughter  in  3rd  grade  (blessing!) 
Son  Ryan  will  be  taking  driver's  ed.  in 
fall,  stay  off  the  road!" 

Susan  Detweller  is  returning  to 
Antarctica  after  having  taken  last  winter 
off  to  care  for  a  friend  injured  in  an  acci- 
dent. That  winter  she  taught  Nordic  ski- 
ing and  led  interpretive  backcountry 
tours  in  the  Tetons.  This  fall  she'll  be  a 
field  instructor  again  for  the  U.S.  Antarc- 
tic Program  and  will  return  to  the  States 
in  time  for  her  Nordic  Center  job  again. 
She  enjoyed  a  road  trip  last  spring 
climbing  and  visiting  friends  in  the 
desert  southwest  and  CO. 

Mary  Halliday  Shaw  says  twins 
Jack  and  Mike  are  heading  off  to  coll.  in 
Aug.  She  and  husband  Brad  still  have 
Kevin  at  home  (9th  grade).  A  highlight  of 
the  yr.  was  seeing  Beth  Bennett  Haga, 
Paige  Apple  Montlnaro,  Kate  Cole  HIte, 
Whitney  Bolt  Lewis,  Kathryn  Ingham 
Reese  and  Mala  Free  Jalenak  in  New 
Orieans  last  Jan.  for  a  mini  reunion. 

Heather  Gregory  Skeens  lives  in 
Raleigh,  NC.  where  she  is  assistant  dir. 
for  children's  services  at  Cumberland 
County  Dept.  of  Social  Services  in  Fayet- 
teville.  She  and  husband,  Ed  (H-SC  '86) 
have  2  children.  Daughter  Mckinsey  is  a 
sophomore  at  SBC  and  son  Taylor  is  a 
junior  in  h.  s. 

Melinda  Sher:  "I'm  back  in  school  for 
a  2nd  degree.  This  time  in  environmen- 
tal ecology  and  biology  from  UNC, 
Asheville.  I  love  being  in  school  again, 
but  hate  the  math  prereqs!  I  bought  a 
house  in  Asheville,  my  new  official 
home.  I  hope  to  find  rewarding  work  sav- 
ing the  environment  and  hugging  trees!" 

Jeanne  Rovics  Mexic  e-mailed  her 
news  from  the  beach  in  NC  where  she 
and  Kristen  Petersen  Randolph  were 
spending  time  together  while  their  sons 
attended  surfing  camp.  Jeanne  travels 
to  amazing  places  with  her  job  for 
Hilton.  She  traveled  to  China  noting, 
"Shanghai  was  my  favorite  city."  She 
also  writes  that  one  of  her  new  clients 
is  SBC  grad.  Kelsey  Larus  '98.  Jeanne, 
husband  Scott  and  son  Blake  (12)  trav- 
eled to  a  wedding  in  New  Zealand  and 
fell  in  love  with  the  country.  They  took 
an  amazing  Whitewater  rafting  trip  there 
and  went  diving  at  the  Great  Barrier 
Reef  in  Australia. 

Kathryn  Ingham  Reese  had  a  fun 
summer  including  poolside  visits  with 
Leslie  Corrado  Stillwagon  and  Katie 
Keogh  Widener.  Kathryn  loves  her  job 
teaching  middle  school  English  at  Tower 
Hill  School.  Daughters  Landon  (10)  and 
Elliot  (8)  are  doing  great,  and  "I  had  to 
quit  coaching  this  yr.  so  I  could  be  their 
full-time  taxi  driver.  Depending  on  the 
time  of  yr.,  I'm  running  Elliot  to  gymnas- 
tics and  soccer,  and  Landon  to  and 
lacrosse  and  field  hockey.  They  both 
play  basketball  and  sing  in  the  church 
choir  (okay.  I  force  them  to  go  to  choir,  I 
admit  it)." 


Denlse  Landau  Blind:  "Life  in  NJ 
is  busy,  but  I  love  it!  I  still  can't  believe 
my  kids  are  12  and  15!  We  lived 
through  a  home  addition,  which  gave 
daughter  Chelsea  and  I  our  dream  walk- 
in  closets!  She  deserved  it,  having  been 
an  absolute  trooper,  living  through  6 
mos.  in  a  back  brace.  As  a  competitive 
gymnast,  she  stress  fractured  her  L5 
vertebra  in  her  back.  It  was  tough  for 
her  to  start  middle  school  in  such  a  con- 
dition —  then  she  got  braces  on  her 
teeth  to  match!"  Son  Tyler  was  the 
freshman  varsity  catcher  for  his  h.  s. 
baseball  team.  They  won  the  league  ti- 
tle, and  he  was  named  to  the  2nd 
team  All  League.  This  yr.  he'll  focus  on 
baseball  and  bowling,  and  get  his  driv- 
ing permit.  Husband  Fred  is  an  avid  fish- 
erman and  golfer.  They  plan  to 
celebrate  their  20th  anniv.  this  yr.  with  a 
romantic  getaway.  Denise  competed  in 
her  1st  biathlon.  She  was  thrilled  to  par- 
ticipate in  the  event,  which  raised  neariy 
$50,000.00  for  Breast  Cancer  aware- 
ness. 

Laura  Schumacher  Kasprzal<  lives  in 
Ramsey,  NJ,  and  entertains  me  with 
sightings  of  the  cast  from  "The  Real 
Housewives  of  NJ"  in  her  area.  She 
doesn't  watch  the  show,  but  knows  I'm 
hooked.  She  saw  Dina  at  a  local  water- 
ing hole  and  saw  the  whole  crew  last  yr. 
at  a  restaurant.  Her  oldest  son.  Jack, 
starts  h.  s.  this  fall;  Kenny,  7th  grade; 
and  Ellie,  3rd  grade.  Laura  is  planning 
to  enroll  in  a  master's  program  in  social 
work. 

Kristen  Petersen  Randolph:  "life  in 
Virginia  Beach  is  busy  with  3  boys: 
Ranny  (14),  Christian  (10)  and  Peyton 
(8),  They're  into  sports,  mostly  lacrosse 
and  basketball.  I  sell  real  estate  part 
time  and  do  personal  training  part  time. 
My  passion  is  with  health  and  fitness 
(guess  it  all  started  with  the  dairy  route 
runs  with  Mehia  Ogiesby  de  Viiie  de 
Goyet  at  SBC).  1  talk  to  Jeanne  Mexic, 
Nici  Pechman  and  L^ura  Kasprzak  of- 
ten; we  hope  to  plan  a  mini  reunion." 
Kristen  and  Ran  celebrated  their  20th 
anniv.  this  summer  with  a  trip  to  Palm 
Beach. 

My  son  Jack  will  be  a  senior  in  h.s. 
this  year.  Daughter  Nina  will  be  attend- 
ing middle  school  at  the  same  school 
that  my  son  goes  to  —  having  them  at 
the  same  school  for  a  yr.  will  be  nice. 


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Miss  Emmy  S.  Leung 

7102  Wynnewood  Ct. 
Richmond,  VA  23235 
Fan-han@prodigy.net 
emmy@wakousa.com 


199011 


Kelly  Wood  Erickson 

104  S.  Winterberry  Ct. 
Smithfield,  VA  23430 
skjs2@charter.net 

Glad  I  got  back  to  SBC  for  Reunion  in 
May  —  great  to  see  old  friends.  I'm  still 
teaching  1st  grade  and  working  my  2nd 
job  as  chauffer  and  activities  coordina-  ' 
tor  for  Jack  (12)  and  Sophie  (10).  I  hope 
everyone  is  well  and  I  look  forward  to 
hearing  from  more  of  you  for  the  next  is- 
sue! 


Chris  Carrlere  Zazulak  had  lots  of 
fun  at  Reunion  and  coll.  touring  with  my 
oldest  son.  "I'm  headed  back  to  VA  with 
my  2  youngest  boys  to  see  D.C.  while 
my  oldest  is  doing  a  lacrosse  camp  at 
the  Naval  Academy.  My  2nd  and  3rd 
sons  will  be  at  Fort  AP  Hill  for  the  Boy 
Scout  Jamboree.  While  I'm  there,  I'm 
getting  together  with  Jole  Tankard, 
Squiffy  Walker  Christopher,  Meg  Caulk 
Stephens  and  Chris  Anne  Spehar.  Our 
family  will  have  3  graduations  this  yr.  My 
oldest  is  graduating  from  high  school. 
My  3rd  one  is  graduating  from  elemen- 
tary school.  My  5th  one  is  graduating 
from  kindergarten." 

Amy  Kathleen  Donnelly  Tobik  and 
Steve  have  spent  the  past  12  yrs.  living 
in  Winter  Springs,  FL.  Amy  is  the  Fea- 
tures Writer  for  the  Seminole  Chronicle 
newspaper  and  Moms  Like  Me  maga- 
zine. She's  been  the  Giri  Scout  leader 
for  daughters.  Katie  (14)  and  Emily  (11), 
since  they  were  in  kindergarten  and 
serves  on  several  school  committees 
and  local  boards.  Steve  retired  as  a 
Naval  Commander  and  continues  to 
travel  around  the  world  with  his  work  for 
Siemens.  They  celebrated  their  19th  an- 
niv. in  Jul. 

Beth  Pesiri  Solomita  has  3  children: 
Grace  (6),  Jack  (4)  and  Ava  (2).  "We 
also  have  Rudy  (4),  a  chocolate  lab.  We 
live  in  Stamford:  I  continue  to  work  at  a 
large  preschool  doing  social  work  and 
admissions.  Sorry  to  miss  this  Reunion. 
I'm  on  Facebook  and  have  re-connected 
with  several  alumnae." 

Amy  Burton  is  busy  during  summer 
tending  her  perennial  gardens  and  day 
dreaming  during  the  winter. 

LuAnne  Hunt  is  still  working  for  the 
City  of  Lynchburg  in  communications 
and  marketing:  however,  she  also 
started  a  part-time  photography  busi- 
ness, which  she  hopes  to  make  full 
time  in  3  yrs.  "Google  my  name  to 
check  out  my  web  and  photo  sites.  My 
son  Chris  is  a  bank  manager  for  BB&T 
in  Southern  Pines.  NC.  and  daughter 
Candice  is  an  advocate  for  the  National 
Tourism  Association  in  Washington  D.C. 
Husband  Larry  works  for  Clorox  in 
Amherst.  Larry  and  I  have  helped  plant 
a  new  church  in  Amherst  Co.  called  Oa- 
sis. It  meets  at  the  local  h.  s.  and  is 
growing  weekly!  Between  church  and 
traveling  to  see  kids  and  grandkids, 
we're  always  on  the  go,  but  it's  so  nice 
to  live  next  door  to  SBC  (the  new  gym  is 
great)! 

Louise  Bouidin  Carter  and  Brian  and 
4  kids,  Virginia  (7).  Brian  Jr.  (6),  Jack  (3) 
and  Lewis  (1),  still  live  in  Huntsville.  I 
play  tennis  between  driving  and  chasing 
kids.  I'm  working  part-time  for  a  decora- 
tor. Brian  Jr.  loves  playing  with  Chase 
Berkey,  Amanda  Chase  Priddy's  son. 

Amy  Kroeger  says  "thanks  to  all  who 
made  the  effort  to  return  for  reunion.  It 
was  awesome  to  catch  up  with  every- 
one, especially  those  who  we  haven't 
seen  in  the  past.  I  recommend  everyone 
try  to  make  our  25th.  This  returning  to 
campus  and  acting  totally  sophomoric  is 
so  therapeutic!  If  anyone  is  passing 
through  St.  Louis,  please  look  me  up. 
I'm  here  for  2  more  yrs." 

Gladden  Adam  Faiivene  and  Phil  are 
still  in  NJ.  "We're  busy  with  Ellie  (11) 
who  enjoys  tennis  and  James  (9)  putting 
miles  on  the  car  with  ice  hockey.  Sorry 
we  missed  reunion. 


CLASS     NOTES 


Tracey  Thomas  Jones  says  "FL  sum- 
mers are  a  lot  like  northern  winters  as 
we  end  up  being  sequestered  inside  to 
avoid  the  extreme  weather  (sweltering 
heat  and  the  ensuing  storms).  We're 
still  living  in  our  little  Cape  Cod  on  the 
north  side  of  Jacksonville,  and  recently 
renovated.  Jonathan  is  close  to  sitting 
for  his  exam  to  become  a  licensed  men- 
tal health  counselor  and  continues  to  be 
resource  counselor  for  our  church.  We'll 
celebrate  our  20th  anniv.  this  Sept.  We 
hope  to  visit  Jonathan's  family  in  Eng- 
land next  spring.  Oldest  son  Nathaniel 
(10)  is  an  avid  swimmer  and  reader.  We 
both  love  Harry  Potter.  He  came  within  1 
second  of  qualifying  for  Junior  Olympics, 
so  we're  hoping  he  can  make  the  cuts 
this  winter.  Brennan  (5)  starts  Kinder- 
garten this  fall,  enjoys  competing  in 
meets  much  more  than  the  weekly  prac- 
tices. This  will  be  the  1st  yr.  I  won't  be 
assisting  at  my  boys'  school  and  can 
just  be  Mom!  We'll  continue  home- 
schooling  2  days  a  week,  doing  year- 
round  swim  and  considering  soccer  too. 
With  both  boys  in  school,  I'm  looking 
forward  to  having  a  little  time  to  my- 
self." 

Anne  Richardson  Lackey  says, 
"Mark  and  I  have  been  growing  our  real 
estate  firms.  Stepson  Andrew  graduated 
from  GA  Southern  and  is  going  back  to 
school  to  join  ROTC  and  further  his  edu- 
cation. Stepdaughter  Jessica  goes  to 
UGA  and  hopes  to  graduate  next  yr.  I've 
enjoyed  reconnecting  with  other  alum- 
nae on  Facebook.  If  you're  ever  in  At- 
lanta, please  let  me  know." 

Julie  Brooks  Nyquist  says,  "it  was 
great  to  see  our  classmates  the  cam- 
pus at  our  20-year  reunion.  I  brought 
husband  Stephen  and  son  Andrew  (8 
mo.)  for  their  1st  trip  to  SBC.  I'm  still 
working  full  time  as  the  grants  manager 
for  the  John  S.  and  James  L.  Knight 
Foundation  in  Miami.  I'm  also  finishing 
my  M.B.A. 

Sallie  Mcliheran  Wunner  writes,  "I 
keep  up  with  a  few  from  the  class,  but 
since  I've  lived  in  Germany  for  many 
yrs..  it's  always  hard  to  keep  up  with 
everyone.   Unfortunately  I  couldn't 
make  it  to  Reunion  in  May  as  I'm 
preparing  for  2  larger  art  exhibitions 
(one  in  Dallas  and  one  in  Vienna,  Aus- 
tria) this  fall.  I  send  all  my  greetings  and 
best  wishes  to  everyone  who  attended. 
I'll  surely  make  it  to  the  next  one!" 

Rachel  Renzy  writes,  "it  was  nice  to 
bring  daughter  Rose  (11)  with  me  to  Re- 
union and  show  her  what  a  special 
place  SBC  is!  Perhaps  she  is  a  future 
SB  giri!  I  loved  being  back  on  campus, 
reconnecting  with  classmates  and  reliv- 
ing our  experiences  there!  A  walk 
around  the  Dairy  Route,  a  late  night  trip 
to  Daisy's  grave  and,  yes,  we  even  had 
security  come  and  kick  us  out  of  the 
boathouse  ...  late,  late  night!  Ahhhh, 
the  memories!  I  can't  wait  to  go  back  in 
5  more  years  and  do  it  all  again! 


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1991 

Victoria  Campo  Byrd 

2800  NE  22nd  St. 

Fort  Lauderdale.  FL  33305 

garnenandvickie@att.net 

Allene  "Allle"  Doucette  moved  bacl< 
to  Pensacola.  FL.  spending  6  days  on 
the  road  following  husband  and  son  (3) 
in  a  large  Penske  truck  with  dog  Briscoe 
for  company.  They're  enjoying  homeown- 
ership  again,  but  not  the  heat.  Allie 
looks  forward  to  Reunion.  It  looks  like 
Billy  will  be  able  to  join  her.  as  well  as 
Alastair.  Technically  Alastair  was  at  the 
last  Reunion,  in  her  growing  belly.  Much 
better  view  this  time. 

Joan  Oabney  Clickner  and  family  are 
well,  still  in  Charlottesville  for  the  time 
being.  Ian  (9)  and  Georgia  (3)  are  awe- 
some friends.  Bobby's  acupuncture 
practice  is  doing  well,  and  Joan  has 
been  editing  a  novel  for  a  local  writer. 

Karen  Hott:  Our  20th  Reunion  is  in 
spring,  and  I've  created  a  Facebook 
page  for  our  class.  At  our  15th  we  won 
the  Participation  Award,  let's  see  if  we 
can  do  it  again!  Plan  on  attending  Re- 
union 2011.  I  still  organize  events  for 
the  alumnae  club  in  Atlanta  and  we  had 
a  wonderful  turnout  in  Jan.  for  SB  Day 
despite  the  snow,  yes  snow.  We  have  a 
Back-to-School  event  this  very  evening 
—  great  group  of  students!  The  design 
industry  is  well,  and  I'm  thankful  for  in- 
credible projects  and  happy  clients.  I  re- 
cently won  an  ASID  Award  for  a  historic 
project  in  Inman  Park,  which  will  be  fea- 
tured on  the  Georgia  Trust  for  Historic 
Preservation  Ramble  (tour)  in  Sept.  Two 
projects  were  published  this  yr..  one  of 
which  was  for  a  SBC  alumna.  Charlotte, 
my  pug,  and  I  spend  as  many  weekends 
as  possible  in  Abingdon,  VA,  with 
boyfriend  Pete  Percival  —  a  nice  es- 
cape. So  much  inspiration  for  gourmet 
cooking  is  found  at  the  local  farmers' 
market  and  organic  farms.  And  for  me. 
antique  finds  have  made  their  way  into  a 
few  Atlanta  homes.  Hope  to  see  y'all  on 
Facebook  and  at  Reunion  next  yr!  Holla 
Holla! 

Megan  Read  LIndberg  writes.  "Enc 
and  I  are  busy  and  happy  with  3  children 
Sutter  (13).  Tessa  (11)  and  Logan  (7). 
We  work  hard  tending  our  horses,  chick- 
ens and  dogs,  but  are  enjoying  every  as- 
pect of  "ranching"!  Our  goal  of  living 
sustainably  is  almost  met.  We  would 
love  any  SB  visitors." 

Kathryn  Hagist  Yunk  writes  that  she. 
Carey  Bates  and  Suzanne  Petrle  LIs- 
couskl  had  a  mini-reunion  and  spa  re- 
treat while  visiting  Suzanne  at  her  farm. 
Memorial  Day  weekend.  "From  all  the 
laughter  and  fun  times  shared,  you'd 
never  know  that  nearly  20  yrs.  has  gone 
by  since  graduation.  What  fun  to  have 
friends  that  span  a  lifetime!" 

Lorraine  Haire  Greer  "had  a  great 
year  starting  back  as  a  school  director.  I 
love  working  in  a  Christian  environment 
and  our  school  is  experiencing  wonder- 
ful growth.  Son  Alex  also  attends  and 
my  hours  are  flexible.  I've  also  been 
working  on  my  state  certifications  and 
considering  various  programs  to  pursue 
my  Ph.  D.  in  education,  i.e.  Curriculum 
and  Instruction  or  Christian  Education. 
We've  enjoyed  time  with  family  in  NH 
and  celebrated  Tom's  father's  80th 
birthday  with  the  entire  Greer  clan  in 


Nags  Head.  We  look  forward  to  next 
summer's  beach  wk.  with  Jen  Kemper 
Wallis.  Stephanie  Berger  and  Chris 
Coleman  (HSC).  I'm  looking  forward  to 
SBC  Homecoming  Weekend  in  Sept.  as 
a  great  opportunity  to  see  fellow  riding 
friends  and  welcome  new  members  onto 
the  Visiting  Riding  Committee.  A  2nd 
visit  for  Reunion,  and  I  look  forward  to 
seeing  classmates  I've  haven't  seen  in 
a  while.  Blessings  to  all." 

Kathryn  Johnson  Glass  writes.  "I'm 
still  in  solo  family  practice  in  Mayfield. 
KY.  and  am  the  medical  dir.  for  Medical 
Spa  7  in  Paducah,  KY.  I  have  4  daugh- 
ters and  2  sons  —  I  have  kids  in  h.  s.. 
middle  school,  elementary  school  and 
preschool  and  one  (20  mos.)  still  at 
home!  How's  that  for  busy?  Husband 
John  (HSC  '90)  completed  his  Ph.  D.  at 
Ole  Miss  last  yr.  We've  re-entered  the 
job  market  and  are  exploring  career 
choices.  We're  looking  forward  to  a 
change.  I'm  hoping  for  a  mini-reunion 
with  Gwen  Clew  and  Edie  Rue  '89  next 
summer  in  CA  since  I'll  miss  the  20th  in 
May.  I'm  sorry  to  miss  all  of  you!  E-mail 
me  at  magnolial029@hotmail.com." 

Carey  Bates  spent  the  last  year 
working  for  eTRADE  and  teaching  Ist-yr. 
writing  at  the  U.  of  Hartford.  She  spent 
a  long  weekend  in  ME  with  Amber  Vel- 
lenga,  Anne,  and  Jill  Fahy.  All  is  well 
with  family  of  8  nieces  and  nephews. 

Tara  Gilder  writes,  "If's  difficult  to 
know  where  to  start.  I  finished  my  B.A. 
at  Pine  Manor  in  Boston,  where  I  would 
meet  up  with  SBC  big  sis  Chnstine 
Hostelly  '89.  In  Atlanta.  I  would  run  into 
Heather  Coleson  '90.  I  then  went  on  to 
grad.  school  at  Royal  Holloway.  U.  of 
London,  where  I  got  an  M.A.  in  History 
of  Art,  and  an  M.B.A.  in  International 
Management.  I  work  for  KBC  Bank  in 
London  and  my  own  business.  Beautiful 
Effects  permanent  cosmetics,  which  I'm 
fitting  around  my  day  job.  I  look  back  on 
my  time  at  SB  fondly,  and  over  the  years 
I  have  stayed  in  touch  with  Judie  Currie 
'92.  Toi  Reynolds  '92.  and  Heather 
Cross  '92.  but  have  lost  touch  with  too 
many  Sweet  Briar  Chums.  I'm  always 
happy  to  see  anyone  who  comes  to  Lon- 
don, feel  free  to  get  in  touch:  tarag- 
ilder@yahoo.com 

Mamie  Farmer  Farley  writes,  "we've 
been  busy  with  swim  team  and  camp, 
headed  to  the  beach  in  Aug.!  Matthew 
and  I  have  planned  a  getaway  for  Oct. 
Miller  (11)  in  5th  grade.  Harry  (9).  3rd 
grade,  and  Joanie  (6)  is  in  1st  grade. 

Laura  Rose  Martin  writes,  "Chns  and 
I  are  still  in  Dothan,  AL.  I've  been  work- 
ing as  a  tutor  at  one  of  the  poorest  ele- 
mentary schools  for  2  yrs.  Chns  is  an 
instructor  at  Fariey  Nuclear  Plant.  We'll 
celebrate  our  20th  anniv.  in  Mar.!  Both 
boys  (Kyle.  15.  Nathan.  13)  are  active 
Boy  Scouts  and  on  track  to  make  Eagle 
in  the  next  yr.  Elizabeth  (10)  started  rid- 
ing, loves  it!  She's  telling  people  she's 
going  to  SBC  for  coll.!  We've  gotten  in- 
volved with  Dock  Diving  with  our  2  dogs. 
Jolly  and  Magic.  I've  enjoyed  getting  in 
contact  with  classmates  on  Facebook! 
Can't  wait  to  see  everyone  at  Reunion! 

Jennifer  Gregg  wntes,  "Getting  mar- 
ried in  8/10  to  my  partner  Tawnya.  I  still 
do  a  lot  of  cycling,  primarily  multi-day 
fundraising  rides.  In  the  past  3  yrs.,  I've 
raised  over  $15,000  for  the  Dana  Fat- 
her Cancer  Institute.  For  the  '09  Pan 
Mass  Challenge,  I  road  in  memory  of 


Jennifer  Crispen,  a  small  pink  and  green 
ribbon  with  her  initials  pinned  to  me. 

Shelby  Staples  writes,  "I  was  a  Turn- 
ing Point  student  and  my  life  is  in  the 
slowing  down  phase  now.  Am  a  retired 
nursing  home  administrator,  volunteer  in 
feral  cat  rescue  and  horse  rescue.  In  my 
spare  time  I  read.  Wishing  all  of  you  the 
best. 

Suzanne  Petrie  LIscouskI  writes. 
"Son  Bobby  (2)  is  growing  like  a  weed 
and  is  a  hilanous  chatter  box.   Bob  and 
I  are  enjoying  our  farm  in  Leesburg.  VA.  I 
just  bought  a  horse  (4)  to  train,  after  my 
show  horse  tragically  broke  her  leg. 
Carey  Bates,  Kathryn  Hagist  Yunk  and  I 
got  together  for  our  annual  girls  week- 
end —  always  a  great  time.  I  can't  wait 
to  go  to  the  D.C.  United  Soccer  game 
with  Kimberiey  McGraw  Euston  '92  and 
son  (my  godson)  Alex!  Looking  forward 
to  seeing  everyone  at  Reunion! 

Tammy  O'Malley  Fein  writes.  "We 
moved  last  yr.  to  a  larger  house  in 
Jupiter.  FL,  not  far  from  our  old  house. 
Right  after  we  moved,  I  became  preg- 
nant with  my  3rd  child.  I  gave  birth  to 
Zachary  Elias  on  4/6/10.  Rejoined  his 
big  brothers.  Ben  (10)  and  Ethan  (9). 
I'm  still  a  psychotherapist  in  private 
practice.  Husband  Larry  is  a  copywriter 
for  a  financial  publication.  Things  are  go- 
ing well,  just  very  busy.  Love  to  hear 
from  fellow  alumnae! 

Cathy  Goslau,  now  known  as  Tavi 
Rainold.  writes.  "In  2010  AJ  had  hernia 
surgery.  Mardi  Gras  in  New  Orleans  was 
crazy,  and  my  horse  Almond  Joy  has 
taken  most  championships  available! 
CO  is  wonderful  and  my  family  just  blos- 
soms every  day.  I  decided  to  be  a  men- 
tor for  a  young  giri  who  is  wonderful. 
Nice  to  have  some  female  companion- 
ship. I'm  still  doing  property  manage- 
ment part  time  and  a  full  time  mommy 
to  Tnx  and  AJ!  I  got  my  hunting  license 
this  yr.  and  almost  got  my  1st  turkey!" 

Dawn  Monahan  Nelson  writes, 
"Looking  forward  to  Reunion.  Enjoyed  2 
family  weddings  in  Jun..  spending  time 
at  the  beach.  Can't  believe  we  have  a 
rising  freshman  and  5th  grader. 

SIgnee  Hoffman  writes,  "love  being 
mom  of  Piper  Anne  (4).  busy  with  my 
practice  and  husband  Curt  keeps  me 
hopping.  My  life  is  a  3  ring  circus.  Hope 
to  be  at  Reunion. 

Katherlne  Cooper  Hoffman  writes, 
"this  summer  I  worked  at  my  old  camp. 
Camp  Alleghany  (co-founded  by  an  SBC 
professor.  Mr.  Worthington).  while  my 
daughter  attended  1st  term.  On  the  1st 
day.  I  ran  into  Margaret  McClellan 
Driscoll  '92  and  Cynthia  Chilton  Bar- 
rett, both  dropping  off  their  daughters 
for  the  session!  Then  went  down  to 
Nashville  visiting  some  of  Willy's  family. 
I'm  in  ME  working  on  my  business  plan 
for  my  new  company.  Cross  your  fingers! 

As  for  me,  Vickie  Campo  Byrd,  I'm 
writing  this  from  the  beach  in  Nags 
Head,  NC,  where  my  husband's  family 
has  a  reunion  every  3  yrs.  Garnett  and  I 
stay  busy  with  our  3  children,  Garnett 
(10),  Ellie  (7)  and  Caroline  (5).  Son  Gar- 
nett loves  playing  golf,  swimming  and 
basketball  and  loves  the  Blue  Angels. 
Ellie  is  going  into  2nd  grade  and  loves 
ballet,  sewing  and  playing  soccer.  Caro- 
line wants  to  do  everything  her  older 
brother  and  sister  do.  tries  hard  to  keep 
up.  This  will  be  a  busy  year  for  us  as  I 
have  taken  on  the  job  of  PTA  President 


at  our  children's  elementary  school.  I 
welcome  any  advice  you  all  have  as  I'm 
sure  many  of  you  have  done  this  job  in 
your  children's  schools!  It's  hard  to  be- 
lieve that  we'll  celebrate  our  20th  re- 
union in  5/11!  Can  you  believe  it's  been 
20  yrs?!  Please  make  plans  to  be  there 
and  join  us  for  what  is  sure  to  be  a  fun 
weekend  of  laughter  and  memories! 


1992 


Tricia  Pheil  Johnson 

10359  Church  Hill  Rd. 
Myersville.  MD  21773 
tricia.johnson@strollerfit.com 


1993 


Stacey  McClain 

2219  Belote  PI. 
Jacksonville.  FL  32207 
staceydmcclain@hotmail.com 

1994  0 

Molly  Morris 

1411  S  6th  St. 
Columbus.  OH  43207 
molly.morris@gmail.com 

1995  0 

Beverley  Stone  Dale 

2006  Ashcrest  a. 
Richmond.  VA  23238 
bsdale@comcast.net 

1996 

Mrs.  Amy  Daugherty  Michel 

8185  E.  Smooth  Sumac  Lane 
Tucson.  AZ  85710 
amy@themichels.net 

Greetings  friends!  By  the  time  you 
read  this.  Reunion  will  be  about  6  mos. 
away,  and  I  can't  wait  to  see  each  of 
you  and  your  families! 

Abby  Phillips  Hinga  and  Sean  were 
thrilled  to  welcome  1st  child  James 
Phillips  Hinga  on  2/5  at  9  lbs..  22  in. 
He's  an  incredibly  easy  baby  who  loves 
to  sleep,  making  them  happy!  James 
was  lucky  enough  to  be  welcomed  to  the 
world  by  Janeen  Sharma  and  Laura 
Powell  Gatllng.  at  the  hospital. 

Sarah  Dennis  Roberts  and  family  are 
well.  Sarah  continues  to  work  for  Inas- 
much Foundation  3  days  a  wk..  which  is 
a  perfect  balance  with  all  of  Jackson's 
(7)  and  Owen's  (1)  many 
activities.  Sarah  and  Hayden  look  for- 
ward to  taking  the  boys  on  a  long  trip  to 
CA  this  fall  to  visit  family  and  go  to  Dis- 
neyland/Legoland. 

Jessica  Gindlespger  Hubbell  spent 
an  amazing  week  at  camp  with  Janie 
Bradley  Flowers  and  daughter  Mary 
Katherlne.  and  Rachel  Boyd  Belmonte 
and  her  2  kids  Will  and  Emma.  The  chil- 
dren had  a  wonderful  time  playing  in  the 
mud.  jumping  off  cliffs  and  nding  their 
bikes  to  the  candy  store.  My  children. 
Jackson  (6)  and  Brady  (3)  miss  their 
friends  and  hope  to  see  them  before 
next  summer. 

Heather  Baskett  and  Layla  moved  to 
D.C.  where  she  works  at  the  National 
Zoo  training  elephants.  They  live  in  Ar- 
lington with  their  3  dogs  and  2  cats. 


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Heather  has  reunited  with  Rebecca 
Carle  '93  and  Penelope  Spain  '98. 

Lisa  Aumlller  Anderson  started  a  mo- 
bile vet  service  last  Apr.  "Dr.  Lisa's  Mo- 
bile Vet  Service"  has  been  so  success- 
ful, she's  looking  to  add  another  vet  by 
fall! 

Susan  Whitehead  Froehllch  com- 
pleted an  18-wk.  co-manager  training 
program  with  the  Kroger  Company.  She 
graduated  in  Jul.,  and  was  placed  as  a 
co-manager  in  a  Lynchburg  Kroger.  She 
passed  the  pharmacy  test  to  become  a 
CPhT.  Caden  (3)  and  Lilah  (1)  are  well. 

April  Collins  Potterfleld  and  family 
are  on  an  amazing  adventure!  She  got 
tenure  and  a  promotion  at  Westminster, 
but  resigned  to  move  to  Shekou,  China 
in  Jun.  and  they're  having  a  blast.  Rus- 
sell's job  prompted  the  move.  April  is 
studying  Mandarin,  immersing  the  kids 
in  it,  too. 

Imogen  Slade  Rex  and  Chip  wel- 
comed Connor  Autrey  on  4/8.  Big  sister 
Isabelle  (2)  is  a  great  help!  The  Rex 
family  also  began  a  great  new  adven- 
ture, relocating  to  Portland,  OR  in  Jul. 

Leah  Jorgensen  lives  in  Portland,  OR, 
and  celebrated  the  1st  anniv.  of  her 
business  this  summer  as  a  marketing 
and  communication  consultant  for  the 
northwest  wine  industry  (clients  include 
WillaKenzie  Estate,  ArborBrook  Vine- 
yards, Le  Cadeau  Vineyard,  Pravia 
Wines  &  Events,  Best  of  Oregon  Food  & 
Wine  Festival).  She's  also  a  freelance 
writer  covering  food,  wine  and  gluten- 
free  living  (she  has  celiac  disease,  an 
autoimmune  disorder  affected  by  the  in- 
gestion of  gluten).  Leah  enrolled  in  the 
winemaking  degree  program  at  the 
Northwest  Viticulture  Center  in  Jan.,  af- 
ter working  her  1st  harvest  last  fall  at 
Anne  Amie  Vineyards.  This  summer 
she's  doing  cellar  work  at  Shea  Wine 
Cellars,  where  she'll  work  harvest  in  the 
fall.  Leah  met  up  with  Imogen  Slade  Rex 
and  her  family  in  Portland  in  Jul.,  during 
their  visit  to  find  a  new  home  for  their 
relocation.  Leah's  excited  to  have  an- 
other alumna  girl  nearby! 

Sarah  Chaffee  Paris  and  Jonathan 
welcomed  Charies  William  on  7/9.  Bella 
(7)  and  Stevie  (3)  are  excited  about 
their  new  brother! 

As  for  me.  Amy  Daugherty  iVIichel, 
life  is  excellent!  Owen  (6  mos.)  has  fully 
recovered  from  the  life-threatening  ill- 
ness he  contracted  at  11  days  old,  and 
is  healthy,  strong  and  adorable.  Xander 
has  grown  into  a  handsome  little  man, 
sweet  and  charming  when  he's  not  busy 
being  3.  Both  boys  had  a  wonderful 
time  when  their  Auntie  Paige  Vaught 
Campion  visited  us  last  Apr.  And  now 
that  Imo  is  closer,  we  hope  to  get  to- 
gether before  Reunion.  Sam  and  I  are 
busy,  but  well,  and  are  looking  forward 
to  Reunion.  I  hope  our  class  has  an- 
other amazing  turnout.  Please  bring  your 
families:  I've  heard  from  so  many  of  you 
that  you  can't  wait  to  see  not  only  each 
other,  but  all  of  the  spouses  and  chil- 
dren, too! 


1998C 


1997  0 


Kerri  Rawlings  Burtner 

601  N  Rosina  Ave. 
Somerset,  PA  15501 
kerri.burtner@gmail.com 


Chantel  Bartlett 

7775  Tiverton  Dr. 
Springfield,  VA  22152 
Pinkgreenl998@yahoo.com 

Cynthia  Bumgardner  Pucke-tt 

7123  High  St. 

Royds  Knobs,  IN  47119 

cpuckett@sbc.edu 

Cady,  Cynthia  and  I  (the  3  Cs)  all  hope 
that  everyone  is  doing  very  well.  Keep  in 
mind  that  our  15th  reunion  is  just  2 
summers  away. 

Anne-Ciaire  Wacl<enhut  was  married 
7/16  at  a  small  civil  ceremony  in 
France.  She  and  Scott  Allen  Kasten 
were  joined  by  family  and  a  few  friends, 
including  BenSdicte  Valentin  Lamonthe 
'00.  They  were  off  to  honeymoon  in 
Barcelona.  AC'S  sister,  Sophie  '02  wel- 
comed 2nd  child  Easton  Brooks  on  6/7. 
Leslie  Farinas  Padron  graduated  med- 
ical school  at  U.  of  Zaragoza.  Spain, 
7/12/10.  She  and  her  husband  plan  to 
stay  in  Europe.  They  look  forward  to 
starting  a  family  soon.  Hobby  Holmes 
Cole  was  joined  by  Gannon  Hunt,  IVIary 
Friberg  and  Jenny  Brundage  Turner  for 
a  fun  all-girls-ski-weekend  in  Apsen,  CO, 
over  the  President's  Day  weekend.  TC 
Weiseman  Kennedy  gave  birth  to  Van 
Garrett  in  Nov.  '09.  It  took  3  kids  to  fi- 
nally have  one  look  like  TC!  He  had  a 
difficult  labor  —  the  cord  prolapsed  and 
cut  off  his  oxygen.  The  doctors  did  an 
experimental  treatment,  all  is  well!  TC 
went  to  the  wedding  of  Nikki  Johnson 
'96  in  Oct.  '09.  Other  Vixens  in  atten- 
dance were  Kelly  Knappenberger-Foit 
'96  and  Laura  McGlammery-Million  '96. 
In  2/10,  TC  and  iVIarnie  Tokaruk-Bates 
caught  up  in  Richmond.  A  visit  to  Seat- 
tle in  Apr.  for  a  wk.  gave  TC  &  Kelly  '96 
a  chance  to  catch  up.  TC  and  Janine 
Paris-Schofield  '97  keep  in  touch.  Ja- 
nine is  expecting  her  4th  child.  Work  is 
going  well,  5  yrs.  at  SunTrust  Bank.  The 
Kennedy  family  moved  to  the  suburbs  of 
Atlanta.  Darelie  Pfeiffer  made  a  partner 
in  Ocean  County  Foot  and  Ankle  Surgical 
Associates.  Ocean  County  Diagnostics 
and  Bey  Lea  Ambulatory  Surgical  Center 
(that's  a  mouthful!)  Daughter  Morgan  is 
2.  Tim  is  still  lobstering  and  blackfish- 
ing.  Darelie  and  Kindle  Samuel  Barkus, 
joined  by  her  "gorgeous"  husband  and  2 
boys,  had  a  quick  visit  while  Kindle  was 
in  Baltimore  in  May.  Stephanie  Belk 
Loter  and  her  husband  welcomed  Ben- 
jamin Thomas  into  their  family,  5/16. 
Big  sister  Abilene  is  enjoying  helping  out 
with  diapers,  toys  and  pacifiers. 
Stephanie  and  Cady  Thomas  had  lunch 
recently.  She  still  works  for  Novartis  Ani- 
mal Health  in  Greensboro,  commuting 
75  mi.  daily.  Kristy  Winstead  Anderson 
also  added  to  their  family.  Katelyn  Eliza- 
beth was  born  6/18.  Big  brothers  Justin 
and  Christopher  are  so  excited.  Despite 
the  harsh  winter,  the  Anderson  family  is 
settled  into  OH  and  Kristy's  practice  is 
going  well.  Tiffany  Whitmire  Graham 
and  husband  Bart  have  one  son,  Caleb 
(5).  Tiffany  celebrated  7  yrs.  in  real  es- 
tate and  opened  a  Keller  Williams  Realty 
office  in  Columbus,  GA.  A  huge  under- 
taking, but  worth  it!  Candlce  Broughton 
Maiilard  is  expecting  a  new  addition  to 
their  family  in  2/11.  Oldest  son  Everest 
begins  1st  grade  in  Sept.  He's  excited 


to  no  longer  have  naps!  Judah  will  have 
another  yr.  at  preschool  to  study  bugs 
and  come  home  with  shoes  tilled  with 
sand.  Usa  Williams  is  still  in  London 
and  doing  creative  projects  for  BBC,  in- 
cluding assisting  with  ideas  for  comedy 
and  entertainment  shows.  Wrote  her 
1st  comedy  TV  series.  Life  is  good!  No 
interest  yet  in  settling  down.  She 
misses  SBC  and  says  that  it  was  an 
amazing  experience  and  learned  so 
much.  Erin  Wortley  Valliere  still  works 
Rre  Support  for  the  Marine  Corps.  Her 
daughter  celebrated  her  Rrst  Holy  Com- 
munion in  May.  Erikka  Sund  Neal  (with 
son  Sam),  Joanne  Hopkins  and  Page 
Darney  were  there  to  celebrate.  Joanne, 
Erin  and  a  colleague  relayed  an  Olympic 
distance  triathlon  in  Jul.  They  came  in 
1st  for  the  mix-gender  relay.  Anne  Smith 
Culver  keeps  in  touch  with  Andrea 
Sheets  McCarney:  they  live  down  the 
road  from  one  another.  Anne's  oldest  is 
10,  2nd  is  8  and  youngest  is  5  and  in 
kindergarten.  Ann  hopes  to  work  full- 
time  when  school  begins.  She  thinks 
she'll  teach  at  the  school  her  children 
attend.  Astrid  LIverman  got  married  to 
Taylor  Streetman.  Nuptials  were 
5/28/10  at  SBC.  Congrats!  Heather 
Smith  finished  school  and  works  full- 
time  as  a  diet  tech  for  a  group  of  dieti- 
tians in  Chattanooga,  TN.  They  special- 
ize in  enteral  nutrition  (tube  feeding)  for 
patients  once  they've  been  discharged 
home.  In  her  spare  time.  Heather  works 
on  needlepoint  projects  and  has  a  new 
sport,  boxing!  Amazing  stress  reliever 
and  confidence  booster!  Melissa  Coffey 
married  Tommy  Gay  on  6/12  in  the 
Rose  Garden  at  Oak  Ridge  Estate  in  Nel- 
son County.  Bridesmaids  were:  Jennifer 
Anderson,  Rhonda  Tyree  and  Heather 
Plank  '96.  Melissa  is  the  director  of 
alumnae  relations  at  SBC.  Visit  her  at 
Boxwood  Alumnae  House  if  you're  ever 
in  the  area!  Chantel  Bartlett  continues 
working  with  exchange  students,  but  not 
for  long!  After  an  upcoming  business 
trip  to  Thailand  in  9/10,  she'll  give  her 
notice.  Then  on  to  bigger  things!  Her  lat- 
est passions  are  health  and  Zumba. 
She'll  become  certified  to  teach  this 
fall.  Cady  Thomas  is  having  a  busy  sum- 
mer with  the  end  of  a  successful  legisla- 
tive session  completed.  She  saw  Susan 
Barney  in  May  and  will  see  Serena 
Putegnat  and  Tara  Putegnat  '00  in  Aug. 
Kim  Izqulerdo  was  in  D.C.  for  a  busi- 
ness trip  and  was  able  to  catch  up  with 
Joanne  Hopkins  and  Chantel  Bartlett. 


1999iJ 


Ms.  Lindsey  Neef  Kelly 

15012  Ashby  Way  East 
Carrollton,  VA  23314 
lindseyckelly@verizon.net 

Natasha  Aiam  will  marry  Brian  Ash 
on  8/7/10  in  Ithaca,  NY.  The  couple 
moved  from  NYC  to  Chicago  in  Novem- 
ber with  their  bulldog  and  cat,  all  are 
loving  it.  She's  currently  the  SVP  of  Op- 
erations at  Physicians  Interactive. 

Keliey  DIze  Anderson  celebrated  her 
10-yr.  wedding  anniv.  with  h.  s. /college 
sweetheart  Adam  Anderson  and  is  thor- 
oughly enjoying  the  life  of  a  stay-at-home 
mom  with  her  daughters,  Costen  (5)  and 
Holland  (3). 

Kim  Bolz-Andolshek  started  a  new 
job  at  Ideal  System  Solutions,  Inc.  sell- 


CLASS     NOTES 


Ing  technology  products  and  services  to 
federal,  state,  local  government  and 
small  to  midsize  business.  Kim  went  to 
visit  Noelle  Milbury  in  FL  this  Jun.,  it 
was  great  to  catch  up  after  many  yrs. 
Kim  is  very  busy  with  work,  her  role  as 
chair  of  the  Pequot  Lakes  School  Board, 
and  her  3  children. 

Devon  Vasconceilos  BIJansky  and 
husband  Steve  Tnished  a  year-long 
process  of  tearing  down  an  old  house 
and  designing  and  building  a  new  super- 
green  home  in  Austin,  where  they  hope 
to  stay. 

Rachel  Bratlle  and  husband  Chris 
are  doing  well  in  northern  CA.  They 
spent  a  2-wk.  dream  vacation  in  north- 
ern Italy  in  May  —  a  fantastic  time. 

Andrea  Capano  and  husband  Roder- 
ick will  welcome  a  new  baby  in  1/11. 
Alexander  (4)  is  excited  to  have  a  little 
sister/brother!  Andrea  is  entering  her 
10th  yr.  of  teaching  and  also  works  as  a 
science  consultant  in  ME. 

Sara  Catherine  Ciyburn  Corbett  has 
moved  to  NOVA  from  Pittsburgh  and  is 
director  of  admissions  at  The  Auburn 
School  in  Herndon.  She  and  husband 
Courtney  are  glad  to  be  back  in  VA  ana 
are  looking  forward  to  getting  involved 
with  the  SBC  and  HSC  alumni  chapters 
in  the  D.C.  region. 

Jennifer  Crutcher  lives  in  Dallas  with 
dariing  cat  Bean  and  working  as  a 
beauty  and  fashion  freelance  writer,  all 
the  while  fussing  over  her  unfinished 
novel.  She's  been  dating  JD  Norris  (Bay- 
lor '06,  SMU  '08)  for  a  yr. 

Natasha  White  Gamboa  is  living  in 
the  San  Francisco  Bay  area  with  hus- 
band Juan  and  2  sons.  Sebastian  (2  V4) 
and  Lucas  (4  mos.).  She  retired  from 
teaching  tennis  full  time  over  a  yr.  ago, 
but  continues  to  teach  a  couple  hrs. 
each  wk.  She  loves  being  a  stay-at- 
home  mom  and  is  amazed  by  how 
quickly  kids  grow  up. 

Brandi  Whitley  Hiider  started  a  new 
job  and  moved  in  May,  so  it's  been  a 
busy  summer.  She's  now  a  senior  clini- 
cal research  manger  with  Array  Bio- 
pharma,  leading  several  clinical  trials  for 
cancer  drugs.  She.  Tom,  and  Amelia 
moved  from  Chapel  Hill  to  Durham  and 
love  having  more  space  and  a  big  back 
yard. 

Sarah  Elkins  Ince  gave  birth  to  her 
1st  (and  only)  child  Asa  David  Ince  on 
12/8/09.  Asa  was  born  at  4:17  a.m., 
weighing  7lbs  7oz  and  21  in.  It  was  a 
trial  for  mom  who  dealt  with  HELLP  Syn- 
drome and  went  through  an  emergency 
c-section.  but  all  are  happy  and  healthy 
now.  Asa  is  sporting  a  full  head  of  hair, 
huge  blue  eyes,  and  2  razor  sharp 
teeth.  Sarah  still  resides  outside  of 
Chariotte,  NC,  with  husband  Keith.  In 
Jun.,  Sarah  enjoyed  the  annual  beach 
wk.  to  the  Outer  Banks,  where  she 
caught  up  with  SBC  Lacrosse  Coach 
Hillary  London  and  SBC  Athletic  Dept. 
facilities  manager  Jean  Hazelwood. 

Lindsey  Neef  Kelly  is  looking  forward 
to  a  new  adventure  as  she  leaves  her 
position  of  3  yrs.  to  begin  work  at  the 
firm  of  Shapiro  and  Burson  in  Virginia 
Beach,  where  she'll  continue  to  practice 
foreclosure  and  title  law.  She's  writing  a 
public  blog  at 


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http://highheeledmoni.com.  Come  visit 
to  read  about  life  as  a  working  mom  of 
3  girls  under  four  yrs.  old. 

Sarah  KIngsley  is  working  at  the 
Hampton  Roads  Chamber  of  Commerce 
running  their  Young  Professionals  Pro- 
gram. She  often  sings  the  National  An- 
them for  mayors  and  the  Tides  baseball 
team  and  plans  on  dancing  in  Virginia 
Opera's  Rigalatto  in  fall.  Cole  (4)  is  look- 
ing forward  to  soccer. 

Valerie  Roche  Kite  had  a  big  and 
busy  yr:  Moving  to  NE  for  her  husband's 
new  collegiate  coaching  job,  welcoming 
baby  #2.  Shealyn  Marianna,  in  Dec.  and 
launching  a  new  mother's  resource 
blog:  Village  of  Moms  (http://thevillage- 
ofmoms.com). 

Meghan  Pollard  Leypoldt  is  expect- 
ing a  baby  boy  9/30/10  to  join  daughter 
Piper!  Life  continues  to  be  full  of  activity 
and  happiness  with  being  a  mom  and 
work,  and  she's  looking  forward  to  a 
visit  with  Sarah  Kingsley  over  the  sum- 
mer as  well. 

Heather  McLeod's  full-time  job  con- 
tinues to  be  mom.  Baby  Hazel  will  turn 
one  this  fall,  a  week  after  son  Eamon 
turns  3. 

Emily  Sartor  Patterson  and  husband 
Brad  welcomed  Tyler  (12  pounds!)  to 
the  world  on  7/19/10.  Big  Sister  Claire 
(22  mos.)  is  enjoying  her  new  role  and 
"helping"  take  care  of  her  baby  brother. 
After  maternity  leave.  Emily  will  return  to 
working  part  time  at  Duke  Medical  Cen- 
ter, where  she  is  a  therapist  for  families 
who  have  cancer. 

Betsy  Wllbun  Hanson  is  making  the 
most  of  summer  with  daughter  Lexi  (18 
mos.)  She  has  also  volunteered  to 
teach  summer  school  at  Appomattox 
County  H.  S.,  where  she's  taught  for  8 
yrs.  She's  chairperson  for  the  Special 
Ed.  Dept.  and  currently  co-teaches 
geometry,  algebra  and  English.  Betsy 
and  J.D.  will  celebrate  their  9th  wedding 
anniv.  in  Sept. 

Katie  Leeming  Sparkman  is  still  liv- 
ing in  CT  and  loving  the  summer  by  the 
beach  after  the  long  winter.  She's  ex- 
pecting her  3rd  child  in  Sept.  She  hasn't 
seen  any  fellow  vixens  in  way  too  long 
and  hopes  to  change  that  after  the  baby 
arrives. 

Lindsay  Hicks  Watrous  is  living  in 
Phoenix  with  husband  Tim,  and  sons 
Drew  (2)  and  Owen  (6  mos.)  The  boys 
keep  her  busy  at  home  and  are  the 
loves  of  her  life. 


2000  ij 


Mariten  Jordas  Sarian 

760  Kings  Ridge  Dr. 
Newport  News,  VA  23608 
artinspired@loveandmojo.com 

Congrats  2000  for  celebrating  our  10th 
yr.  as  alumnae!  I  hope  this  finds  you 
well... 

There  are  so  many  blessings  for  our 
gals  and  many  that  have  become  proud 
mommies!  KImlierly  Leach  Burge  gave 
birth  to  Sarah  Margaret  on  7/8/10  and 
loves  parenthood  with  husband  Chris- 
tian. Katie  Wright  Thomas  welcomed 
her  2nd  son  Michael  Elliot  on  8/09  and 
her  oldest  son.  Spence  Jr.  will  be  4  this 
year.  She  continues  to  devote  her  time 
to  volunteer  organizations,  competing  in 
equestrian  circuits  and  writing  news  arti- 
cles in  local  publications.  She  saw 


Jackie  Hauslein  Kruchten  with  son 
named  Caleb  born  6/10.  Katie  will  be 
attending  Carol  SklrloK's  upcoming  mar- 
riage to  Pierce  Starr  of  New  Orleans  on 
11/26/10.  They're  going  to  the  Mal- 
dives for  their  honeymoon.  Amanda 
Atkinson  has  double  the  blessings  with 
twins  Arlo  Christopher  Atkinson  and  Gus 
Edwin  Atkinson  born  on  7/11/10.  Laura 
Wessells  Walsner  took  a  break  from 
teaching  to  be  with  daughter  Emily 
Grace,  born  5/13/10.  Josle  Beets 
loves  her  work  as  she  balances  life  with 
Sonia  (4  mos.)  Josie  and  Sean  are  in  ru- 
ral LA  where  she  represents  children  in 
child  abuse  and  protection  cases.  Kristy 
Chatham  is  awaiting  the  arrival  of  her 
son  in  Nov.  with  husband  Bnan.  Their 
new  home  is  scheduled  for  completion 
in  Oct.  In  Sept..  she  plans  on  a  mini-re- 
union with  Elizabeth  Hamshaw  Mitchell, 
LIndsey  Custer.  Melanie  Naquin  May 
berry  '01.  and  Amy  Whitney  Rippey  01 
where  they'll  visit  Kristy's  condo  in  Sara- 
sota, FL.  Lindsey  enjoyed  catching  up 
with  Sarah  Cunningham  on  their  dnve  to 
SBC  for  reunion.  Other  reunion  atten- 
dees included  Nicole  Lamm  who  is  gain- 
ing new  certifications  for  fitness  instruc- 
tion in  the  D.C.  area;  Amanda 
Ankerman,  Alison  Stockdale  and  hus- 
band Adam  Newcomer,  Christine  Bump 
and  her  hubby  Elias  Papasawas 
rounded  off  the  D.C. /NOVA  gang  and 
had  a  great  time.  Also  present  were: 
Evangeline  Easterly  Taylor  and  husband 
Eric.  Brian  and  Kristen  Lawlor  Steege, 
Tara  Putegnat,  Gregor  Lee.  Chad  and 
Kimberly  Harden  Fella.  Josie,  baby  So- 
ma and  Sean.  Katie  Cesarz,  Amanda 
Elizabeth  Baker,  Sarah  Lester,  Melissa 
Belian.  and  myself  with  my  daughter  Sa- 
hara (6)  and  Mason  (4).  I  have  been 
busy  getting  our  new  house  in  Yorktown, 
VA  ready  where  I'll  be  teaching  ballroom 
dance  and  taking  photographs  out  of 
the  home  studio.  Nicole  will  visit  end  of 
Aug.,  and  we'll  be  hanging  out  at  York- 
town  Beach  where  I  had  the  honor  of 
taking  photos  of  LIndsey  Brooker 
Brooks  and  her  2  boys:  James  Emerson 
(4)  and  David  Epps  (1).  Lindsey  is  active 
with  Relay  for  Life  and  church.  Wendy 
Bramlett  Jolly  is  in  Leesburg,  VA,  with 
daughters  Clara  (3)  and  Megan  (9  mos.) 
where  she  is  now  running  the  Compen- 
sation and  HRIS  Dept.  for  NEW  Cus- 
tomer Service  Companies.  Recently, 
Germalne  Gottshe  Wilson  and  daughter 
Addie  (1)  visited  Wendy:  their  girls  had 
fun  together  at  the  pool.  Anne  Ryan 
Craig  and  family  is  unpacking  and  enjoy- 
ing their  new  home  in  Stephens  City,  VA. 
Her  Abbey  turned  4  in  May  and  Anne  is 
working  as  assistant  dir.  of  a  private 
preschool.  Cara  Millar  Bean  and  Scott 
are  enjoying  their  newly  remodeled 
home  along  with  their  teenage  daugh- 
ters, 2  dogs,  3  cats  and  a  pond  of  fish. 
Big  moves  are  in  store  for  Amy  Hess 
Snawder  and  Jared.  who  is  leaving  Mel- 
bourne, Australia,  and  heading  to 
Schweinfurt.  Germany.  She  hopes  to 
visit  Kim  Harden  Fella  who  moved  to 
Stuttgart  on  6/1/10.  Kim's  husband 
works  with  the  Special  Ops  Side  of  EU- 
COM  and  Kim  resigned  as  a  school 
counselor  in  Macon  to  be  a  substitute 
teacher  there  with  the  DOD  schools.  Su- 
san Bobb  will  soon  follow  the  move  to 
Germany  in  fall  where  she'll  settle  into  a 
research  position  at  the  U.  in  Goettin- 
gen  in  their  psych,  dept.  Son  Benjamin 


(15  mos.).  her  "whiriing  dervish,"  keeps 
their  lives  interesting.  Evangeline  and 
Eric  are  moving  to  Baku,  Azerbaijan  with 
the  Dept.  of  State  for  2  yrs.  Evangeline 
will  switch  gears  from  being  a  scientist 
to  a  new  job  as  a  community  liaison  offi- 
cer at  the  embassy,  planning  holiday 
parties,  day  trips  and  welcoming  new  ar- 
rivals. Melissa  Fauber  Carter  is  in 
Amherst  County  with  husband  Jack  (H- 
SC  '00),  Clara  (4)  and  Aubrie  (19  mos.). 
She's  moving  to  a  new  school  in  the  fall 
to  teach  2nd  grade.  Sarah  Lester 
passed  her  comps  exam  for  her  Mas- 
ters of  Education  in  school  counseling. 
Mandy  Rice  is  making  a  career  change 
and  IS  on  track  to  become  a  nurse  in 
8/11.  Eilzalieth  Rice  KInnaman  is  a  1st 
grade  teacher  and  still  loving  life  as  wife 
and  mommy  to  Ashlyn  (10),  Kolby  (8). 
Austin  (6).  Brenton  (4).  and  Katelyn  (2). 
Brandy  Cash  Watts  and  her  husband 
Les  celebrated  6  yrs.  of  marnage  and 
she  is  beginning  her  11th  year  of  teach- 
ing in  Nelson  Co.  She  attended  Torrie 
Camden's  wedding  in  Jun.  Lacey  Banis 
will  marry  Kelly  Vorrasi  in  CT  on  01/11 
and  Jen  Crutcher  '99  will  be  attending. 
Lacey  has  a  new  job  as  editor  at  All  You 
magazine,  which  is  published  by  Time. 
Inc.  and  Kelly  works  as  a  production  co- 
ordinator at  the  History  Channel.  Mon- 
ica Signoretti  is  a  Ph.  D.  candidate  in 
classics  at  Johns  Hopkins  and  enjoyed 
catching  up  with  Evangeline.  Lina 
Halelul  sees  Sophia  Kassim  Ghorbani 
'97  often  and  saw  Andrea,  Tamara  and 
Shweta  '01  when  they  visited  the  NOVA 
area  and  Chhavi  Sharma  and  her  family 
every  once  in  a  while.  Dina  Orbison  is 
working  as  a  zoo  keeper  at  the  Santa 
Ana  Zoo  in  Anaheim.  CA.  She  visited 
Lindsay  Perkins  and  Eilzalieth  Keating 
Michaels  in  ME.  Jessica  Livingston 
writes  that  she's  active  growing 
lacrosse  in  AZ.  She'll  be  running  her  1st 
big  tournament  in  AZ  in  3/11.  Jessica 
ran  into  Vinca  Swanson  '94.  She  plans 
on  visiting  family  in  Canada  this  mo. 
Becky  Stephenson  is  traveling  in  Scot- 
land. Janice  Anne  D.  Troesch  is  living  in 
Switzerland,  Virginia  Gilbert  Smith  is  on 
a  camping  trip  in  Cape  Cod.  MA.  with 
her  family.  Sarah  Beazley  Ogden  took  a 
beach  trip  to  Ocracoke,  NC,  and  Laurie 
Evans  Lamb  had  some  fun  at  Hooker 
Falls  in  Dupon  State  Forest  in  NC  with 
her  family. 


2001 G 


Amanda  Campbell  Wright 

19304  Anna  Kate  Ct. 
Pflugerville.  TX  78660 
Swim_vixen01@yahoo.com 
Campbell01@sbc.edu 

Can't  wait  to  see  everyone  in  May!  You 
all  have  been  a  busy  lot! 

Ariana  Woiynec-Werner  is  sleeping  in 
North  Bethesda,  MD,  while  living  in  the 
cube  farm  that  makes  up  the  headquar- 
ters of  the  U.S.  Dept.  of  Homeland  Se- 
curity. After  completing  the  Presidential 
Management  Fellows  Program,  she  was 
promoted  to  executive  officer  and  acting 
deputy  director  for  strategy,  plans  and 
policy  in  the  Office  of  Intelligence  and 
Analysis.  Her  16  children,  8  each  of 
tomato  and  cucumber  plants,  grown 
completely  indoors  and  polinated  manu- 
ally, are  producing  countless  edible 
grandchildren,  just  the  kind  she  likes. 


Ariana  enjoys  visiting  Amanda  Campbell 
Wright  and  family  in  Austin,  TX,  when 
she  can.  Ariana  completed  her  2nd 
marathon  on  behalf  of  the  Leukemia 
and  Lymphoma  Society,  and  purchased 
a  2nd  home  in  New  Orleans,  LA,  as  she 
prepares  for  retirement.  Ariana  boycotts 
Facebook  and  is  publically  loathed  by 
her  only  animate  companion,  the  feline 
Kit-Mo. 

Phill  and  Erin  Packard  Harrison  are 
pleased  to  welcome  baby  boy  Xavier  to 
their  family.  Xavier  was  born  7/12/10. 
Erin  and  X  are  doing  well.  Erin  and  Phill 
are  excited  to  have  him  meet  all  his  new 
friends  at  Reunion  next  yr.  Erin  will  be 
going  back  to  teaching  part  time  next 
fall. 

Sarah  Kenning  writes.  "Husband 
Tyler  will  finish  his  residency  in  6/11 
and  we'll  move  to  Philadelphia  for  a  yr. 
for  him  to  complete  his  fellowship.  Life 
in  Albany  has  been  great,  but  I'm  look- 
ing forward  to  our  move.  This  past  yr. 
with  son  Jackson  has  been  wonderful. 
I'm  amazed  by  him  every  day!  I  still  work 
as  a  speech  language  pathologist,  but 
have  cut  my  hours  to  part  time.  I've  had 
the  pleasure  of  visiting  with  Meghan 
Stawasz  Frier,  Katie  Wood  Rae  and 
their  families  over  the  summer.  I'm  look- 
ing forward  to  Reunion,  hope  to  see 
everyone  there!" 

Despite  a  couple  of  setbacks,  Chris- 
tine Rangel  has  been  enjoying  NYC.  She 
continues  doing  business  development 
and  government  outreach  liaison  work  in 
construction  management.  She  recently 
joined  the  Board  of  Directors  at  The 
Mayor's  Alliance  for  NYC's  Animals,  a 
nonprofit  working  to  erase  adoptable  pet 
euthanasia  by  '15.  She  saw  Kassie 
Brown  '02.  Jackie  Devine  Clayborn  '03. 
her  sisters  Victoria  '04  and  Jane  '06, 
Chris  Murphy  '06,  and  Joanna  Wood  '06 
in  NYC.  and  hangs  out  with  Alicia  Gor- 
man '06  often.  She  competed  in  several 
water  polo  competitions  in  Canada  and 
the  Eastern  U.S.  representing  Team 
New  York  Aquatics,  including  one  in 
D.C,  which  gave  her  a  chance  to  see  Al- 
ison Funkhouser  '03,  Casey  Periow  '02, 
Whitney  Bryant  '02  and  Misa  Sarmento 
'02.  She's  now  on  a  break  from  water 
polo  to  repair  hip  joint  cartilage  tears, 
the  first  surgery  of  which  Sarah  Be- 
langer  Levlnson  came  up  to  NYC  to  play 
nurse!  Now  healing,  she  can't  wait  to 
get  back  to  competing  in  fall.  She  trav- 
elled to  London  and  Switzerland  on  va- 
cation with  sister  Jane  '06.  P.S..  she's 
looking  for  a  new  job  anywhere  in  the 
worid,  so  give  her  a  holla  if  you  know  of 
anything  interesting! 

Mariana  Souza  lives  in  Rio  and  is 
soon  moving  to  her  new  home  with  hus- 
band Humberto  and  Beatriz  (1).  She's  a 
senior  lawyer  at  Veirano  Advogados  in 
Rio. 

Kim  Schmidt  MIscavage  and  hus- 
band. Brian  welcomed  their  1st  baby, 
Maxwell  Alexander,  12/26/09.  After 
spending  3  mos.  on  bed  rest,  they  were 
thrilled  to  have  a  healthy,  full-term  baby 
boy!  Between  caring  for  Max  and  work- 
ing as  a  human  resources  advisor  for 
Tyco  Electronics,  there's  barely  any  time 
to  relax,  but  she  managed  to  sneak  a 
visit  in  with  Nia  Fonow  Ravenstahl  and 
daughter  Cassidy  this  summer.  Kim. 
Brian  and  Max  are  looking  forward  to 
seeing  everyone  at  Reunion! 

Lori  Kovatch  Long;  "Things  are  busy 


60      SWEET  BRIAR  MAGAZINE    I    SBC.EDU 


in  KY.  The  farm  and  my  job  at  Kentucky 
BioProcessing  leave  me  little  time  for 
other  things.  On  a  sad  note  we  lost  our 
Great  Dane,  Merlin  (4)  in  Apr.  He  was 
my  1st  dog:  I  miss  him  dearly.  We  did 
get  2  knew  puppies  to  fill  the  empti- 
ness, a  boxer  and  a  German  shepherd. 
Duncan  and  Murphy,  respectively. 
They're  full  of  joy  (and  trouble).  I  keep  in 
touch  with  Lauren  Kaplan  Slobin,  Alison 
Brown  Breene,  Christy  Holterman 
Zlegler  and  Hillary  Herlehy  regularly. 
Christy.  AN.  Hillary  and  I  got  together 
last  Christmas  for  a  dinner  in  Brooklyn! 
We  hope  to  meet  up  again  this  yr.  in 
Dallas  for  the  birth  of  Lauren's  baby. 
Hope  the  class  of  2001  is  doing  well, 
can't  believe  it's  been  10  yrs." 

Elizabeth  Haberle  Davis  and  hus- 
band James  expect  their  2nd  child  (boy!) 
in  late  10/10.  Wyatt  Nelson  Davis,  her 
1st,  was  born  in  7/08.  She's  still  prac- 
ticing law  with  James  in  Mt.  Sterling.  KY. 
and  enjoying  small  town  life.  She  was 
so  glad  to  see  Hunter  McOwen  Byrd 
and  NIkki  Gllklson  La  Rue  in  7/10  when 
they  came  to  visit. 

NIa  Fonow  Ravenstahl  and  husband 
Matt  welcomed  3rd  child  Cassidy  Ellen 
by  adoption  this  past  Sept.  Nia  finished 
her  teaching  contract  for  the  yr.  and  will 
be  taking  a  yr.  of  leave  to  be  with  Cass. 
The  family  followed  Matt  to  Durham  U. 
in  the  UK  as  he  worked  on  his  Ed.  D. 
this  summer,  giving  Nia  a  chance  to 
catch  up  with  Jessica  McCiosky  in  New- 
castle. It  was  like  no  time  had  passed! 
Nia  enjoyed  meeting  Max  Miscavage 
this  yr.  as  she  visited  with  Kim  Schmidt 
l\Alscavage  before  leaving  for  the  sum- 
mer. The  Ravenstahl's  can't  wait  to  see 
everyone  at  Reunion! 

Jana  Putnam  Sayler  and  husband 
Erik  celebrated  their  3rd  anniv.  in  Jul. 
She's  expecting  their  firstborn  mid-Jan. 
and  is  looking  forward  to  hosting  her 
family  for  Christmas  in  Tallahassee. 

Rami  Achterberg  Hears  and  Jesse 
will  welcome  their  2nd  baby  boy  at  the 
end  of  Sept.  Amy  Tabb  and  husband 
Dave  welcomed  baby  boy  Jesse  on 
4/27/2010.  The  new  parents  are  hav- 
ing lots  of  fun  with  the  little  guy.  Leah 
Brooks  Waldrip  and  husband  Adam  wel- 
comed 2nd  child  Sabrina  Ann  Waldrip  on 
3/8/10-  Lucy  Brooks  Thomas  '00  and 
baby  Norah  visited  their  new  niece  and 
cousin.  Leah  is  excited  to  introduce 
Sabrina  to  SBC. 


2002 


Lori  Smith  Nilan 

14600  Windjammer  Dr 
Midlothian,  VA  23112 
Lorl.nilan@gmail.com 

Margaret  Brooks  Buck 

4436  Yoruk  Forest  Ln 
Charlotte,  NC  28211 
buckybrook@gmail.com 

Hi  Class  of  2002!  We  hope  you're  well. 
Some  of  you  need  a  new  email  address, 
so  please  email  one  of  us  or  the  Alum- 
nae Office  (the  @sbc.edu's  don't  work 
anymore)!  For  those  of  you  who  aren't 
avid  writers,  hopefully  we'll  hear  from 
you  next  time?!  Here's  the  scoop:  Jern 
nifer  Taylor  Catano  continues  to  live 
and  work  in  Houston.  TX.  with  husband 
Dave.  The  last  yr.  has  been  exciting 


since  she  was  pregnant  with  her  1st 
child.  Jennifer  and  Dave  took  a  baby- 
moon  trip  to  CA  in  Feb..  spent  1  night 
with  Amanda  Davis  Stevens  in  Sacra- 
mento while  on  their  way  to  San  Fran- 
cisco. Amanda  and  Jennifer  were  able  to 
compare  baby  bumps,  which  made  the 
trip  fun!  Jennifer  and  her  husband  wel- 
comed daughter  Taylor  Grace  Catano  on 
5/20/10.  She  came  2  wks.  early  at  5 
lbs..  11  oz  and  20.5  in.  Jennifer's  labor 
and  delivery  were  wonderful  and  Taylor 
Grace  is  growing  like  a  weed!  Jennifer  is 
also  fortunate  to  work  part  time  after 
maternity  leave  so  she  can  spend  more 
time  with  Taylor.  Mary  Tassone  Dunlevy 
and  husband  Dale  welcomed  1st  child 
Ariana  Elaine  on  4/2/10.  6  lbs.,  4oz. 
On  2/13/10,  Mary's  parents  threw  her 
a  baby  shower  attended  by  Kathy 
Fowler,  Rachel  Roth  Allred.  and  Amy 
Waller  04.  Rachel  Roth  Allred  was  also 
expecting  and  her  1st  baby  was  born 
less  than  24  hrs.  before  Ariana.  Rachel 
and  Toby's  little  giri  Cristina  Brianne 
was  born  on  4/1/10  (no  fooling).  She's 
the  only  one  in  the  house  without  a  Mar. 
birthday.  Rachel  is  enjoying  being  a 
mom  and  can't  believe  how  much  pink 
and  green  clothing  her  daughter  has  (fu- 
ture SBC  giri?)  She's  still  teaching  in 
Prince  Georges  County.  MD.  however 
this  fall  she'll  be  teaching  2nd  grade  at 
Greenbelt  Elementary  in  Greenbelt.  MD. 
Rachel  is  excited  about  this  transfer  — 
a  shorter  commute  and  more  family 
time.  She's  looking  into  pursuing  her 
Master's  in  Education.  Katie  Gjeldum 
Fraser  and  husband  Jim  moved  to  Mar- 
tinsburg.  WV.  2nd  child  Peter  was  born 
5/26/10.  Angle  Withers  Dawson 
wanted  to  announce  that  2nd  child  Ash- 
ley Elizabeth  Dawson  was  born  on 
1/29/10.  She's  growing  fast  to  keep  up 
with  big  sister  Casey.  Katie  IVIcNamara 
Brown  and  daughter  Carolyn  Joy  (2)  en- 
joyed a  beach  trip  to  Emerald  Isle,  NC, 
with  family.  Katie  is  enjoying  teaching 
Carolyn  to  swim  and  ride.  She  switched 
careers  to  work  in  the  IT  industry  as  a 
government  contractor  and  moved  to  Ar- 
lington, VA,  in  Apr.  to  be  closer  to  her 
work  location.  Visitors  welcome!  Emily 
Yerby  loves  her  new  job  with  The 
Greater  Boston  Food  Bank!  So  reward- 
ing. She  and  partner  Gretchen  are  hav- 
ing a  great  summer  with  their  full  house 
of  four  4-leggers!  Lindsey  Keller  Sullivan 
is  pregnant  and  due  10/  7/10. 
Christina  Kingsley  Link  is  also  pregnant 
and  3  days  behind  Lindsey,  due  on 
10/10/10.  Lindsey  says  it  was  not  a 
pregnancy  pact  just  a  very  blessed  coin- 
cidence! Lindsey  is  still  busy  working  at 
her  theatre  as  their  equity  stage  man- 
ager in  Denver.  CO.  All  is  well  and 
happy.  Arney  Walker  moved  from  Arling- 
ton to  the  Eastern  Market  section  of 
Capitol  Hill.  She  is  a  full  time  wedding 
planner  with  Pineapple  Productions  in 
NW  D.C.  and  is  running  her  own  calligra- 
phy business.  Sophie  Wackenhut  Szy- 
manski  and  family  still  live  in  Al  Ain, 
United  Arab  Emirates  until  mid-2011. 
Their  2nd  child,  Easton  Brooks,  was 
born  on  6/6/10.  Becky  Lewis  Dowdy 
still  lives  in  Germany  with  husband  Joe 
and  Weimeraner  Dorian  (5).  She  contirv 
ues  to  teach  middle  school  science  and 
ran  her  2nd  marathon  in  Oriando,  FL,  in 
1/10.  Becky  and  Joe  are  expecting  their 
1st  baby  in  Mar!  Tamara  Young  Metz- 
field  and  husband  Dennis  are  expecting 


their  3rd  child  on  12/13/10,  a  boy. 
Daughters  Emma  and  Cora  are  super  ex- 
cited to  have  a  little  brother!  She  cher- 
ishes her  time  at  home  with  her  chil- 
dren. Tamara  is  also  in  the  process  of 
selling  their  house  and  moving  up  to 
Northern  VA,  where  Dennis  started  a 
new  job  with  Deloitte.  She's  excited 
about  the  move  and  being  closer  to 
more  alumnae!  Emily  Johnston  does 
fashion  writing  for  Hello!  magazine  and 
Fashion  Foie  Gras.  which  has  been  writ- 
ten up  by  Vogue  UK  and  Vogue  Japan  as 
the  new  must  view  for  fashion  news: 
www.fashionfoiegras.com  .  Emily  is  di- 
rector of  public  relations  for  the  auction 
house.  Spink,  in  London.  She  bought  a 
flat  there  with  her  boyfriend:  they  plan  to 
buy  a  house  on  the  coast  of  CA  so 
everyone  will  have  to  visit!  Nada  Bas- 
anti  Golden  and  husband  Jay  had  son 
Harrison  Heet  Golden  on  6/23/10.  She 
and  Jay  are  beyond  thrilled!  Katherine 
IVIoncure  Stuart  and  husband  Harrison 
moved  to  Orange,  VA,  where  he  ac- 
cepted a  job  at  Woodberry  Forest  as  dir. 
of  alumni  affairs.  Son  Teddy  will  be  2 
and  in  late  Sept..  and  they'll  be  welcom- 
ing another  baby!  They're  waiting  to  find 
out  the  sex.  Serena  Basten  is  getting 
married  to  Louey  Kachinsky  on  her 
dad's  farm  in  Amherst,  VA,  on  9/12/10. 
She  lives  in  the  San  Francisco  Bay  area 
and  works  for  Kaiser  Oakland  as  an  ER 
nurse.  Serena  and  Louey  have  Rot- 
tweiler puppy  Yara  Bear  keeping  them 
busy.  Casey  Perlow  is  getting  married 
on  9/4/10  at  Valhalla  Vineyards  in 
Roanoke.  VA.  Sarah  Levinson  '01,  Whit- 
ney Bryant,  and  MIsa  Sarmento  are  in 
the  bridal  party.  IVIisa  Sarmento  has 
traveled  this  yr.  to  exciting  places  includ- 
ing Cambodia,  Laos,  Borneo,  other  ar- 
eas of  South  East  Asia.  Prague  and  Slo- 
vakia. She  sees  Whitney  Bryant,  Casey 
Perlow,  Allison  Funkhouser  '03,  and 
Sarah  Bellanger  Levinson  '01  often.  It 
was  surprising  and  fantastic  to  see  her 
at  the  Chariottesville  Half  Marathon  in 
May,  when  she  was  supposed  to  be  in 
London!  Whitney  Bryant  started  her 
own  web  based  company,  www.whitney- 
bryantart.com,  specializing  in  custom 
paintings  and  photography.  Christi  Rose 
Hart  lives  in  Richmond  with  Jason  and 
daughter  Kendall  (3)  and  will  welcome 
baby  #2  in  Dec!  She  has  traveled  a  lot 
this  summer  and  visited  Sonya  Truman 
and  IVIaria  Thacker  in  Atlanta.  GA.  In 
Richmond.  Christi  also  saw  Samm  Grist 
03  and  Tamara  Young  Metzflied. 
Meghan  Gregory  graduated  in  Aug.  with 
her  M.B.A.  She's  enjoying  her  new 
nephew  and  patiently  awaiting  her 
mom's  new  shop  to  open  in  Raleigh, 
NC,  called  Upper  Crust  Pie  and  Bakery 
Shop.  Denise  McDonald  Gentry  went  to 
Atlanta  to  celebrate  Maria  Thacker's 
30th  birthday  and  had  a  great  time  see- 
ing all  of  the  giris  again!  She  got  a  job 
with  Hoover  &  Strong  Inc.  in  Richmond, 
VA,  which  she  enjoys.  She  and  husband 
Temple  stay  busy  taking  care  of  their  3 
dogs.  In  Apr.,  Susan  Seitz  Jackson  and 
family  sold  their  Madison  Heights  home 
and  bought  a  cute  cottage  in  sunny 
Charieston,  SC.  Susan  is  searching  for 
gainful  employment  and  hosting  lots  of 
yard  sales  to  downsize  to  their  new 
digs.  All  are  trying  to  take  up  surfing,  in- 
cluding Ben  (3  %)  and  Sam  (1  V2),  who 
absolutely  love  the  beach!  Alicia  Mc- 
Cartney moved  to  Paris  in  Jun.  They  live 


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in  le  Marais  (4th  arrondlssemenl).  This 
summer  she's  spending  the  weekends 
traveling  (Brussels.  London.  Amster- 
dam, Geneva,  Prague,  Budapest  and 
Spain).  Alicia  is  enjoying  Paris,  learning 
French,  shopping  at  neighborhood  mar- 
kets and  picnics  on  the  Seine.  They're 
planning  on  living  in  Paris  until  the  fall 
'11.  La  vie  est  belle!  Maria  Thacker  is 
still  in  Altanta,  GA,  and  started  her  own 
event  planning  company  called  Maria 
Thacker  Events, 

http://www.mariathacker.com.  She 
threw  a  great  30th  birthday  party  in 
which  Denise  McDonald  Gentry,  Kelly 
Monical,  Brook  Buck,  Lori  Nilan,  Sonya 
Truman,  and  Ashley  Johnson  McGee  '03 
were  in  attendance.  She  also  went  to 
Bermuda  and  Yellowstone.  If  you  need 
her  for  events,  she's  your  woman! 
Sonya  Truman  is  fixing  up  her  new 
house.  She  took  a  trip  to  Costa  Rica 
this  summer,  a  fantastic  time.  She 
came  to  Maria  Thacker's  birthday  and 
is  enjoying  Atlanta.  Lori  Smith  Nilan  is 
training  for  her  2nd  marathon  in  Nov. 
She's  been  training  in  the  Richmond, 
VA,  heat!  She  loves  hanging  out  with  her 
2  Cavalier  King  Charies  Spaniels, 
Phoebe  and  Bridget.  Lori  and  Andrew 
went  on  their  annual  family  trip  to  ME  in 
Aug.  In  Oct.  she'll  go  on  a  rafting/hiking 
trip  with  Kelly  Monical,  Denise  Gentry, 
Ashley  Johnston  McGee  '03.  Maria 
Thacker,  Sonya  Truman,  and  Brook 
Buck  to  celebrate  her  30th  birthday.  As 
for  me.  Brook  Tucker  Buck.  RN.  gradu- 
ated in  May  from  nursing  school  with  a 
BSN  and  thankfully  passed  the  ex- 
tremely difficult  nursing  licensing  exam! 
On  8/9/10,  I'll  begin  working  12-hr. 
days  on  an  Orthopedic  Trauma  unit  at 
Carolina's  Medical  Center,  Chariotte's 
largest  and  public  hospital.  Since  there 
isn't  a  nursing  shortage  in  NC,  I  was 
thrilled  to  actually  get  a  job:  Trey  is 
thrilled  to  finally  have  2  incomes!  I  did 
my  first  8K  in  Chariottesville,  VA,  with 
the  help  of  Ashley  Johnston  McGee  '03 
in  May,  which  Maria  Thacker  and  Kelly 
Monical  also  finished.  Lori  Nilan  and 
Misa  Sarmento  finished  the  half 
marathon,  while  Denise  McDonald  Geiv 
try  cheered  us  on.  I'm  trying  to  do  my 
1st  half  marathon  in  Dec.  Our  chocolate 
lab  Beaufort  continues  to  be  the  cutest 
dumb  dog  and  reached  the  lOOIb  mark 
at  a  1  %  !  I'm  excited  about  having  my 
life  back  and  actually  having  time  to  do 
things  again!  Good  Luck  to  all  of  our 
new  moms  and  moms-to-be,  and  see 
you  again  in  spring! 


200313 


Courtney  Arnott  Silverthorn 

501  Palmtree  Dr.  No.  4 
Gaithersburg,  MD  20878 
courtney.silverthorn@gmail.com 

Jane  McKenzle  Davis  finished  the 
renovations  on  her  1870s  VA  farmhouse 
12/09  and  is  ready  for  guests!  She 
loves  her  job  as  an  HR  Business  Part- 
ner at  Martha  Jefferson  Hospital  and  re- 
ceived her  M.B.A.  in  '07  and  her  SPHR 
in  '09.  Jane  wanted  to  thank  all  of  her 
SBC  friends  who've  been  so  supportive 


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during  the  last  4  yrs.  since  the  death  of 
her  husband.  Jacl(Son. 

Carolyn  Eney  Miller  married  Matthew 
IVliller  on  5/29/10  on  Seabrook  Island. 
SC.  Serving  as  bridesmaids  were  Meg 
Foley,  Sara  Kemper,  Allison  Albanls 
Strohmeyer.  and  Sara  Miller  '02.  Blair 
Balgent  was  a  reader.  Other  SBC 
guests  included  Emma  Kate 
Payne,  Natasha  Lingerer  and  Eliza 
Chenault  Hamnett  '02.  It  was  a  wonder- 
ful weekend  and  a  mini  reunion  for  all  of 
them! 

Courtney  Yerdon  Gleason  started  a 
graduate  program  at  UNC-Charlotte  and 
will  graduate  next  summer.  She  saw 
Samira  Hossain  '05  in  D.C.  and  at  her 
wedding  in  Mexico  earlier  this  summer. 
She  continues  to  visit  with  Lindsay 
KInyon  Ashton  and  Lara  Hansen.  She's 
looking  forward  to  attending  Homecom- 
ing with  Lindsay.  Danielle  Ross  Oberg, 
and  me  this  fall! 

Nahllah  Webber  received  her  M.A.  in 
sociology  and  education  from  Teachers 
Coll.  at  Columbia  U.,  and  is  a  dir.  of 
youth  programs  for  Phipps  Community 
Development  Corp.,  a  Manhattan  non- 
profit. She  had  a  mini  reunion  with 
Kanela  Mayo  and  Christina  Burroughs 
'04  in  07/10. 

MIchaela  Krohn  graduated  Magna 
Cum  Laude  from  Life  Chiropractic  Coll. 
West  on  06/05/10  and  is  now  a  Dr.  of 
Chiropractic.  She'll  be  moving  to  AK  in 
8/10  to  practice:  until  then,  she's  been 
hanging  out  with  Emma  Kate  in  the  Bay 
Area. 

Christine  Aline  Nail  had  2nd  child 
Jaxson  Daniel  Beisker  on  2/3/10. 
Rachel  Howell  Smith  had  1st  son  Dun 
can  McAuley  Smith  on  07/07/09. 

Amanda  Carpenter  Page  lives  in 
Bedford  County.  VA  with  her  husband 
and  son  (20  mos.)  She  works  for  the  lo- 
cal dept,  of  social  services  as  a  foster 
care  worker.  She  and  her  husband  have 
been  marned  for  2  yrs.  and  are  hoping 
to  add  another  child  to  their  family  very 
soon,  as  well  as  moving  into  their  new 
house, 

I.  Courtney  Arnott  Sllverthorn.  at- 
tended a  mini  reunion  dinner  in  D.C,  on 
6/26/10,  Although  I  was  the  only  repre- 
sentative from  the  Class  of  '03.  I  had  a 
blast  hanging  out  with  Katie  Marie 
Vaughan  '06,  I  also  completed  my  1st 
sprint  triathlon  on  6/20/10.  and  am 
training  for  my  2nd  on  9/19/10,  I  too 
am  looking  forward  to  Homecoming  with 
Courtney.  Danielle  and  Lindsay  in  9/10! 

2004  f} 

Virginia  Wood  Susi 

7975  Dunstable  Cir, 
Orlando.  FL  32817 
ginnysusi@gmail.com 
■sbc2004@gmail.com 

Leah  Phllhower  was  promoted  and  is 
taking  over  the  Victoria's  Secret  in 
Greenville,  SC.  She  moved  to  Taylors. 
SC  in  Jul. 

Stacey  Maddox  finished  her  1st  yr. 
of  medical  school  at  the  West  Virginia 
School  of  Osteopathic  Medicine  and 
was  awarded  a  MOSS  scholarship  for 
out-of-state  students.  She  spent  the 
summer  at  her  home  in  Scottsville.  VA. 
resting  and  studying  for  boards.  She 
and  husband  Rodney  Hammack  cele- 
brated their  6th  wedding  anniv,  in 


Puerto  Escondido,  Mexico  in  Jul,  Stacey 
moved  back  to  Lewisburg.  WV  into  a 
new.  larger  house  and  is  excited  about 
her  2nd  yr,  of  medical  school! 

Jozanne  Summerville  spent  a  month 
gallivanting  in  South  Afnca  for  the  2010 
World  Cup!  An  incredible  expehence  of 
new  places,  people  and  animals!  She's 
happy  to  be  back  in  D,C,  to  enjoy  the 
summer  events  and  prepare  for  her  next 
holiday  in  fall.  She's  in  the  midst  of  an 
M,B,A,  program  at  the  U,  of  MD  and  still 
working  for  the  U,S,  Navy, 

Tasha  Purcell  relocated  from  Las  Ve- 
gas, NV,  to  Jackson  Hole.  WY.  in  5/10 
to  take  a  position  with  the  Teton  Sci- 
ence Schools,  loves  it!  She's  exploring 
one  of  the  most  beautiful  places  in  the 
country  (almost  as  beautiful  at  Sweet 
Briar.  VA!)  She  plans  to  complete  her 
1st  century  ride  in  Aug!  In  1/10,  Tasha 
flew  in  from  Vegas  to  meet  up 
with  Maria  KItchIn  and  Laura  Pearson  in 
Charlottesville.  VA, 

Camille  Simmons  is  enjoying  sum- 
mer break  from  teaching  Spanish  in 
Bermuda  and  had  a  wonderful  time  trav- 
eling to  D,C,  and  VA  to  catch  up 
with  Hailey  Hermosa,  Khadine  Fisher, 
and  Caville  Stanbury  '06  this  summer, 

Schyler  Ellis  Burke,  husband  Peter 
and  son  John  Richard  welcomed  2nd 
child  Victoria  Katherine  Burke  on 
3/16/10  at  7lbs,  5  oz  and  18  y^  in,  Pe- 
ter was  promoted  with  Halliburton  and 
chosen  to  move  back  to  WV  from  TX, 

Kerry  Keins  Mutschelknaus  and  Joe 
welcomed  1st  son  Connor  Joseph  on 
7/17/10,  He  weighed  9lbs.  13o2.  Con- 
nor Joseph  is  the  grandson  of  Kristi 
Karpinski  Mutschelklnaus  '77,  Kerry. 
Joe  and  Connor  live  in  Arlington,  VA,  with 
2  black  labs, 

Ashleigh  Kresslein  saw  Virginia 
Fov»ler  Volgt  at  her  wedding  on  4/17  at 
SBC  where  she  was  a  bndesmaid.  Other 
SBC  bridesmaids  were  Erin  Keck  Walsh 
'03  and  Karen  Dennehy  Godsey  '05, 
Ashleigh  is  engaged  and  living  in 
Charleston,  SC,  with  her  fiance.  2  labs 
and  cat, 

Breanne  Leibering  moved  to  Rich- 
mond in  7/10  to  accept  a  teaching  posi- 
tion at  Cosby  High  School  in  Midlothian, 
VA,  She'll  be  living  with  Virginia  Everett 
'07  and  teaching  10th  grade  and  is  ex- 
cited to  spend  time  with  her  SBC  friends 
in  Richmond,  like  Kelii  Bergmann 
Thomasson 

Kelii  Bergmann  Thomasson  relo- 
cated with  her  husband  to  Hanover  Co,. 
VA.  where  they  reside  in  the  home  her 
husband  grew  up  in.  In  addition  to  the 
move,  Kelii  has  landed  a  new  job  as  an 
online  instructor  for  h,  s,  AP  courses 
and  IS  excited  to  work  from  home, 

Eilssa  Davis  joined  the  circus.  And  by 
circus,  I  mean  the  Flonda  Public  School 
System  as  a  teacher. 

In  Jul,,  Sarah  Ruff  and  Kirkland 
Wohlrab  had  lunch  in  Boston,  Later  that 
mo,.  Sarah  travelled  with  Sue 
Knouse  05  to  TX  for  Sue  to  start  her 
M.A, 

Jennifer  Burton  is  living  in  Memphis, 
TN.  working  on  her  M.F,A,  at  U,  of  Mem- 
phis, She's  expecting  a  boy.  "Pace," 
due  in  9/10. 

Sarah  Elizabeth  Bohn  is  serving  the 
Kyrgyz  Republic  as  a  U,S,  Peace  Corps 
NGO  development  volunteer.  She  is  also 
a  master's  candidate  at  the  School  for 
International  Training-  Graduate  Insti- 
tute, Sarah  hopes  to  complete  her  the- 


sis on  Post  Conflict  Development  soon, 

Mary  Morris  Park  and  husband 
Robert  had  Colin  Patrick  on  1/19/10, 
Colin  joins  Ethan  (4)  and  Davis  (2),  Mary 
is  still  working  as  dir,  of  children  and 
youth  at  First  Presbytenan  Church  in 
Bluefield.  WV.  and  working  on  her  mas- 
ter's at  Union  Presbyterian  Seminary  in 
Richmond,  Mary  saw  Autum  Matysek- 
Snyder  Fish,  son  Xavier  and  husband 
Jeremiah  on  7/31  in  Waynesboro  for 
lunch, 

Nicole  Basbanes  unexpectedly  re- 
ceived an  opportunity  to  work  as  a  Pri- 
mary School  Libranan  at  Fay  School  in 
Southborough.  MA  (her  old  middle 
school,  no  less)  for  the  2010/11  school 
yr,,  creating  a  new  library  for  Pre-K  to 
Kindergarten  students.  She'll  be  trading 
in  her  3  jobs  in  Washington.  D.C.  as  a 
medical  libranan,  music  archivist  and  a 
personal  assistant  to  Linda  Reynolds 
Stern  '66,  While  they're  sad  not  to  work 
together  anymore,  they'll  remain  lifelong 
friends  and  plan  to  keep  in  touch. 


2005  fj 


Mindy  Katherine  Wolfrom 

105  State  St.,  Apt  1 
Newburyport,  MA  01950 
mindywolfrom@gmail,com 

Mindy  Wolfrom  returned  to  SBC  in 
May  and  saw  several  alumnae  at  Re- 
union 2010,  She  completed  her  1st  yr, 
of  teaching  Latin  and  an  honors  philoso- 
phy course  at  a  public  h,  s,  in  Haverhill. 
MA,  She  sees  Michelle  Badger  '06  and 
others  at  the  Alumnae  Club  of  Boston's 
gatherings, 

Amanda  Watts  and  James  Moffett 
are  engaged  to  be  married  on  4/9/11 
in  IL!  Amanda  still  works  for  the  federal 
government  as  a  forensic  document  ex- 
aminer, loves  her  job.  She  and  Jimmy  re- 
side in  Adington,  VA,  and  will  start  the 
house-hunting  adventure  soon, 

Denva  Jackson  completed  her  teach- 
ing position  at  the  MATCH  charter  h,  s, 
in  Boston,  and  she'll  be  attending  Har- 
vard U,  (7/10)  to  begin  a  Ph,D,  program 
in  art  history, 

Christie  Sears  Thompson  was  mar 
ried  to  Kevin  Thompson  (HSC  '07)  on 
11/7/09  in  SB's  chapel,  reception  at 
the  Conference  Center,  She's  lived  and 
worked  in  Denver  since  '06,  She  works 
at  Regis  U,  in  the  Academic  Resources 
Dept,,  loves  it!  She  started  classes  in 
Jan,  to  earn  her  M,A,  in  marnage  and 
family  therapy  through  Regis,  It'll  take  a 
few  yrs,  (she's  set  to  graduate  in  1/14), 
but  then  she'll  be  on  the  path  towards 
her  career  as  a  professional  therapist. 
She's  enjoying  married  life  and  living  in 
CO, 

Jan  Jennings  Need  and  husband  are 
expecting  their  1st  child, 

Miranda  Zirbei  Dobbins  was  married 
on  5/15/10  to  Jim  Dobbins  in  a  small 
backyard  wedding  at  her  home  on  Wad- 
malaw  Island,  SC,  Blair  Cooper  '05  was 
an  attendant.  She's  working  as  a  travel 
agent  for  AAA,  loving  it. 

Although  Katharina  Fritzler  didn't 
make  it  to  reunion,  she  caught  up  with 
Mindy  Wolfrom  in  May,  Katharina  has  a 
new  job  working  with  Alzheimer's  pa- 
tients as  a  recreational  specialist.  She 
loves  it  and  has  already  received  sev- 
eral marriage  proposals  from  the  pa- 


tients. In  her  spare  time.  Katharina  con- 
tinues her  journey  as  a  cat  lady;  still 
loves  rock  climbing.  This  yr,,  she 
climbed  in  WV,  NC  and  KY,  While  in  KY, 
she  saw  Sabnna  Via  Scott  '03, 

Brentz  Basten  East  had  an  awesome 
time  at  Reunion  and  looks  forward  to 
the  next  one.  She  and  husband  Matt  are 
expecting  their  2nd  child  in  the  begin- 
ning of  Jan, 

Courtney  Kiel  was  engaged  to  Ben 
LeBlanc  during  the  summer.  She'll  be 
getting  married  this  spring! 

Krystal  Dean  Tucker  completed  her 
M,  Ed,  (7/09)  in  educational  leadership 
from  Longwood  U,  She's  been  employed 
by  Appomattox  County  Public  Schools 
for  the  past  5  yrs,  as  a  5th  grade  lan- 
guage arts  teacher,  Krystal  will  be  tak- 
ing a  yr,  off,  as  she  and  her  husband, 
Blake,  plan  to  welcome  their  1st  child, 
Wyatt  Blake  Tucker,  in  Aug,  Krystal  and 
Blake  reside  in  Keysville,  VA,  with 
Weimaraner  Cooper,  Krystal  keeps  in 
touch  with  Laura  Brockman  Bryan, 
Katie  Niemeier,  and  Lyndsay  Welsh 
Chambiin 

Casey  Poore  nippin  is  teaching  6th 
grade  Science  and  History  at  Nottoway 
Intermediate  School,  She's  also  teach- 
ing dance  at  a  local  studio.  She  and 
husband  Dustin  are  still  living  in  Amelia 
County  and  have  a  new  addition  to  her 
family:  beautiful  daughter,  Emory  Aline 
Flippin,  was  born  6/5/09, 

Neil  Champoux  is  in  her  5th  yr,  of 
Ph,D,  work  in  the  Dept,  of  Religion  at 
Syracuse  U,  and  is  writing  her  disserta- 
tion on  medieval  monastic  magic.  She 
loved  seeing  everyone  at  Reunion  and 
had  fun  catching  up  with  Denva  Jackson 
over  the  summer  in  Boston, 

Ashley  Forehand  will  be  married  to 
Jeff  Oakley  on  9/25/10, 

Katie  Parneli  Robinson  and  husband 
Donald  (HSC  02)  welcomed  their  1st 
child  Elizabeth-Anne  Donald  Robinson 
on  5/26/10,  She  was  Bibs.  3,6  oz  and 
21,75  in.  She's  growing  like  a  weed  and 
they  love  every  minute!  Katie  also  en- 
joyed seeing  Megen  Blaesing  '07  and 
her  sister  Kirsten  Blaesing  '11  in  all  the 
fun  showers  and  parties  for  Megen's 
upcoming  nuptials!  Katie  is  nding  and 
looking  forward  to  showing  this  yr! 

Sarah  KIdd  Burchett  is  living  in  Rich- 
mond and  starts  a  new  job  as  a  medical 
aesthetician  at  Renew  Dermatology  on 
7/26,  She's  super-excited  about  it. 
since  she's  meeting  one  of  her  profes- 
sional goals  of  working  in  a  medical  set- 
ting. She  has  a  wonderful  roommate 
and  one  cat  to  share  the  house 
with.  She  still  ndes  for  fun.  Other  than 
that,  she's  just  trying  to  survive  being 
single  and  in  the  dating  pool  again! 

Casey  Fleming  and  husband  John- 
Michael  had  a  baby  boy.  Charlie  William 
Fleming,  on  5/6/10,  They're  living  in 
Cedarburg.  Wl, 


2006 


Victoria  Chappell  Harvey 

PSC  76  Box  7851 
APO.  AP  96319-0057 
chappell, victona@gmail,com 

Michelle  Badger  says,  "I  hope  you've 
marked  your  calendar  for  our  upcoming 
5-yr,  Reunion.  May  2a22,  Michelle 
Badger,  Sara  Coffey,  and  Kathy  Wilson 


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are  chairing  our  Reunion  Giving  commit- 
tee and  are  working  with  12  other  mem- 
bers of  our  class  to  make  sure  that  we 
break  the  records.  Don't  forget  to  par- 
ticipate in  the  Annual  Fund  this  yr.  The 
committee  looks  forward  to  calling  our 
classmates  and  hopefully  reconnecting 
with  many  of  you  at  our  Reunion." 
Michelle  graduated  in  May  from  Suffolk 
U.  with  a  MPA/MSPS  and  started  work- 
ing on  a  Campaign  in  Cape  Cod.  Let's 
hope  for  a  win  in  Nov!  She's  excited  for 
the  opportunity.  She  hopes  everyone  is 
doing  well  and  cannot  wait  to  see  every- 
one at  Reunion. 

NIcki  Brandt  spent  last  summer  re- 
searching resident  killer  whales  in  the 
San  Juan  Islands  of  WA;  then  traveled 
down  the  coast  to  work  with  the  Mon- 
terey Bay  Aquarium  doing  sea  otter  re- 
search. Julie  Drake  lived  nearby  in  San 
Jose.  CA,  so  the  2  met  up  whenever 
possible,  including  a  road  trip  where 
they  saw  Claire  Carson  '08  in  Portland. 
OR.  Julie  is  working  for  a  private  school, 
loves  it!  Julie  also  has  the  most 
adorable  niece  and  nephew  on  the 
planet!  And  since  late  Jan.,  Nicki  has 
been  working  with  the  School  for  Reld 
Studies  in  Baja  CA  Sur.  Mexico,  re- 
searching marine  mammals  and  sea  tur- 
tles, filling  a  post  that  Samantha  Clark 
'08  vacated  (moving  on  to  save  sea  tur- 
tles on  the  East  Coast).  While  stateside, 
she  caught  up  with  Melissa  Massy  and 
Mallory  Sherwood  '09  (soon  to  be  Mrs. 
Englestad)  on  a  trip  through  Denver,  CO. 
Melissa  will  be  starting  a  graduate  pro- 
gram in  sociology  in  CO  this  fall.  Other 
random  road  trips  have  brought  her  to 
the  doorsteps  of  Liz  Eager  Marvel  '05 
and  Rebecca  Penny  '08.  At  a  visit  to 
SBC  she  saw  Kimberly  Gibson  '05  (soon 
to  be  Mrs.  David  McDonald),  Grace 
Farnsworth  Loughhead  '04,  Natalie  Bat- 
man Barton  '08  and  Laura  Staman. 
Also  during  visits  back  to  VA.  she's 
loved  catching  up  with  Dr.  Cara  Cherry, 
who  graduated  this  yr.  from  VT's  Doctor 
of  Veterinary  Medicine  program  and 
looks  amazing  in  her  white  doctor  coat. 
Nicki  is  looking  forward  to  catching  up 
with  Kerri  Faust,  who  has  been  in  Co- 
lumbia doing  missionary  work  since 
2008.  during  a  visit  later  this  yr. 

Cara  Cherry  graduated  from  VA-MD 
Regional  Coll.  of  Veterinary  Medicine  in 
May  and  can  officially  be  referred  to  as 
Dr.  Cherry  (though  she'd  prefer  Cara). 
She  accepted  a  position  as  a  Veterinary 
Medical  Officer  with  the  U.S.  Dept.  of 
Agriculture's  Animal  Care  Division  and  is 
moving  to  Amarillo,  TX.  Let  the  adven- 
tures begin! 

After  3  %  yrs.  in  Fort  Campbell,  KY, 
Jennifer  Jones  Collins  and  husband 
Thomas  Collins  have  moved  to  Heidel- 
berg, Germany!  Although  they  have  only 
been  in  Germany  for  several  mos., 
they've  already  explored  Belgium  and 
will  be  heading  down  to  Switzerland  very 
soon.  Jennifer  was  sad  to  leave  her  job 
and  friends  behind  in  America,  but  she's 
adjusting  to  the  European  lifestyle.  She 
invites  everyone  to  come  visit! 

Victoria  Chappell  Harvey  is  loving 
life  in  Japan!  This  summer  has  been  fun 
with  cultural  festivals  happening  all  over 
the  country.  She  hopes  that  some  of  her 
SBC  friends  can  come  for  a  visit.  Also, 
this  past  spring  Victoria  made  a  short 
trip  back  to  the  States  where  she  had 
the  honor  of  being  a  bridesmaid  in  her 


dear  friend  Allison  Martell  Heath's  wed- 
ding. While  there,  she  saw  Lea  Pyne. 
Kassie  Caola  '07.  Chariotte  Speilman 
'05  and  Becky  Teachey  '07.  She  also 
had  a  wonderful  time  seeing  her  sister- 
in-law  Suzy  Harvey  Hodge! 

Elaine  C.  Mathews  married  J.  Brooks 
Honeycutt  III  on  6/26  at  SBC's  Chapel. 
They  live  in  Chesterfield,  VA. 

Allison  Martell  married  longtime 
beau  Michael  Heath  on  4/17  at  Daniel 
Stowe  Botanical  Gardens  in  Chariotte, 
NO.  She  was  surrounded  by  her  best 
friends,  amazing  women:  Lea  Pyne. 
Becky  Teachey  '07,  Victoria  Chappell 
Harvey,  Charlotte  Speilman  '05  and 
Kassie  Caola  '07. 

Lea  Pyne  has  enjoyed  another  yr.  in 
the  D.C./MD  area.  She  is  happily  en- 
gaged to  longtime  boyfriend  and  other 
half  Michael  Klumb.  They  hope  to  marry 
in  Sept.  '11,  most  likely  on  a  beach. 
Lea  accepted  a  civilian  position  with  the 
U.S.  Navy,  loves  her  job  with  Team  Sub- 
marine in  the  Acquisition  field.  She  con- 
tinues to  cycle  with  the  Oxen  Hill  Cycling 
Club  and  to  train  for  triathlons. 

Nicole  Traylor  received  her  teaching 
license  and  post-baccalaureate  in  Edu- 
cation (biology)  and  is  starting  her  3rd 
yr.  as  a  h.  s.  biology  teacher.  Next  yr., 
she'll  be  moving  to  WA  with  Amy  St. 
John  and  enrolling  in  the  U.  of  WA  for 
her  Ph.D.  program  in  biology. 

Jenn  Wiley  married  Jamie  Schmidt 
on  7/31/10  in  Las  Vegas,  NV,  with  clos- 
est friends  and  family,  and  her  favorite 
SBC  giris  Abby  Adams,  Lindsey  Cllne 
and  Joanna  Meade 

Gemma  Bourgeau  married  Philip  Hel- 
bling  in  Aug.  '09  in  Lynchburg.  They 
were  expecting  a  baby  girt  in  Aug  '10 

Colleen  Karaffa  Murray  saw  Cara 
Cherry,  NIckl  Brandt,  Melissa  Massey 
and  Kerri  Faust  at  SBC  the  day  before 
Haley  Graham  Bouvatte's  wedding  at 
Memorial  Chapel  this  summer.  Great  to 
see  old  friends!  Colleen  is  expecting 
2nd  baby  girt  Scariett  on  11/14/10, 
and  is  so  excited  for  Rosie  to  have  a 
sister! 

2007 

Emily  Nicole  Olson 

382  E.  Scripps  Road 
Lake  Orion,  Ml  48360 
emilynicoleolson@gmail.com 

It  was  fantastic  to  hear  from  all  of  you: 
thanks  for  sending  news.  I  love  hearing 
about  all  the  awesome  things  that  you'll 
are  doing. 

I  still  teach  musical  theatre  in  Ml. 
The  kids  and  I  survived  our  1st  recital  in 
Jun.;  it  went  really  well.  I'll  be  teaching  a 
camp  at  the  studio  in  Aug.  and  then 
start  teaching  weekly  classes  in  Sept.  I 
was  also  asked  to  freelance  with  the  h. 
s.  theatre  productions.  I'm  happy  to  be 
working  in  my  field.  I  took  my  brother 
back  to  SVU  in  Buena  Vista  for  his  sen- 
ior yr.  and  was  able  to  visit  SBC,  or  "the 
mother  ship"  as  my  dad  has  dubbed  it, 
briefly.  I  walked  around  the  new  gym/ac- 
tivities center,  it's  awesome!  It  was  a 
hot  day  and  it  made  me  grateful  that  we 
never  had  classes  in  Jul.  I  definitely 
miss  it  though,  and  all  of  you! 

Danielle  Briggs-Hansen  still  works  at 
Systems  Planning  and  Analysis.  She 
writes,  "Since  starting  with  the  com- 
pany. I  went  from  working  in  both  HR 


and  Rnance  as  an  assistant,  to  working 
primarily  in  finance.  I'm  taking  classes 
to  supplement  my  on  the  job  training.  I 
had  never  envisioned  myself  working  in 
finance,  but  I  enjoy  it!  That's  one  great 
thing  that  SB  taught  me  —  to  learn  and 
succeed  at  new  things!" 

Rosanna  Hawkins  Winner  says,  "Rob 
and  I  are  still  living  in  Mt.  Jackson,  VA. 
We're  finishing  our  living  room  since 
we've  finished  our  nursery!  Avarose 
Mackenzie  Winner  should  be  making  her 
appearance  sometime  in  eariy  Nov. 
We're  so  excited.  Hope  everyone  is  do- 
ing well!" 

Kim  Wadelton  is  doing  an  architec- 
ture internship  in  Indonesia  and  is 
about  to  head  out  on  a  long  backpack- 
ing trip  across  Asia.  Upon  her  return 
she  says  "I'll  be  continuing  my  studies 
at  GA  Tech,  working  on  2  M.A.s,  in  archi- 
tecture and  in  city  and  regional  plan- 
ning." 

Morgan  Roach  lives  in  D.C.  and 
works  at  The  Heritage  Foundation  as  a 
research  assistant  for  foreign  policy 
studies.  Morgan  became  a  contributor 
to  The  London  School  of  Economics' 
British  Politics  blog  and  is  a  participant 
in  the  U.S.  State  Dept.'s  Young 
Turkey/Young  America  exchange  pro- 
gram. When  she's  networking,  Morgan 
is  travelling  and  preparing  for  a  half 
marathon  in  Sept. 

Heidi  Trude  teaches  French  at  Sky- 
line H.  S.  in  Front  Royal,  VA.  In  May,  she 
appeared  in  the  school  production  of 
"The  Sound  of  Music"  and  spent  most 
of  summer  traveling  around  VA  and  PA 
visiting  with  friends  and  relatives.  In 
Aug..  Heidi  will  be  taking  a  group  of  40 
students  abroad  to  visit  Ireland,  Wales, 
England  and  France  for  2  wks. 

Renee  Tanner  in  Amherst,  MA, 
started  her  own  business:  Tasteful 
Treasures  by  Renee.  She  writes,  "I  am  a 
Romance  Enhancement  Specialist.  I  of- 
fer in  home  parties  in  which  women  can 
touch,  taste  and  feel  a  variety  of  fabu- 
lous products  all  meant  to  enhance 
their  love  lives.  I  also  offer  virtual  par- 
ties for  those  who  aren't  in  the  New 
England  area.  I  can  be  reached  at 
ttbyrenee@gmail  .com . " 

Ferrell  Lyies  Smith  wrote  in  saying 
"I'm  writing  you  all  from  Afghanistan, 
where  I'll  be  for  the  next  yr.  with  my  job. 
If  there  are  any  SBC  giris  out  here,  let 
me  know!  Andrew  and  I  got  married  over 
Memorial  Day  weekend  this  May,  and 
honeymooned  in  beautiful  Virgin  Gorda, 
British  Virgin  Islands.  It  was  wonderful 
having  SBC  girls  Lynnsey  Brown,  Katie 
Vaughan  '06,  and  Amanda  Ankerman 
'00  with  us  in  Bar  Harbor,  ME,  at  the 
wedding.  I  miss  everyone,  especially 
clean  VA  air  (pretty  dusty  and  smelly 
here).  It  makes  me  miss  midnight  Pro- 
thro  break-ins  for  Moose  Tracks  ice 
cream.  I  can't  wait  to  see  you  ladies  at 
Reunion  in  2012!" 

Natalie  Pye  writes,  "I've  been  getting 
great  hands-on  experience  working  at  a 
law  firm  in  Atlanta.  This  Aug..  I'll  be 
heading  back  to  D.C.  to  start  my  2nd  yr. 
of  law  school  at  A.U.  Wash.  Coll.  of  Law. 
I'm  on  the  Mock  Trial  Honor  Society 
team  and  am  looking  forward  to  compet- 
ing this  yr.  I've  been  enjoying  the  whole 
law  school  experience  much  more  than 
any  sane  person  should!  I  hope  to  see 
some  SBC  ladies  this  yr.  at  Homecom- 
ing!" 


C  LASS     NOTES 


Laura  Schaefer  says,  "Loving  Port- 
land and  will  be  finishing  up  my  yr.  of 
service  with  AmeriCorps  soon.  I  made  a 
trip  back  to  D.C.  to  visit  Angelica  Shea 
'06.  Margaret  Loebe  '06,  and  Rachel 
Reynolds.  I  met  up  with  Emma  Meador 
'09,  Julia  Patt  '09,  Jessica  Baker  '09 
and  Liz  Zuckerman  '09  with  Rachel  for  a 
mini-sister  class  reunion.  Devon  and  I 
are  enjoying  time  with  our  new  rescue 
dog.  Dexter,  and  I'm  crossing  my  fingers 
that  the  upcoming  job  search  goes 
well!" 

Kim  Battad  works  at  Noteworthy  Mu- 
sic School  as  a  keyboard  teacher.  She 
says,  "I'm  excited  to  teach  a  new  par- 
ent/child class  where  the  parents  and 
their  preschoolers  learn  together.  The 
kids  make  me  laugh,  and  they  love 
learning  the  music."  Kim's  best  friend 
got  married  this  summer  and  Kim  was 
the  maid  of  honor.  "A  small,  beautiful 
ceremony,  and  I  sang  'A  Moment  like 
This'  as  their  1st  dance.  I  got  to  record 
it  in  a  studio  and  everything!  It  was  sur- 
real," she  says.  In  Aug.  Kim  will  be  re- 
turning to  her  childhood  church  camp, 
this  time  as  a  counselor  and  arts  and 
crafts  leader,  and  says,  "I'm  excited  to 
have  some  fun.  I'm  also  planning  to 
move  at  the  end  of  the  summer,  but  will 
still  be  in  the  Bay  area.  If  any  alumnae 
are  coming  this  way,  let  me  know  so  we 
can  catch  up!  Take  care,  everyone!" 

Sarah  KIndschuh  is  working  her  2nd 
yr.  as  a  biological  science  technician  at 
the  Valles  Caldera  National  Preserve  in 
NM.  She  writes,  "I  do  a  lot  of  monitor- 
ing: working  on  a  turkey  ecology  study, 
an  elk  calf  mortality  study,  long-term 
vegetation  monitoring,  fish  monitoring, 
the  list  goes  on.  I'm  keeping  busy  run- 
ning around  the  mountains  of  beautiful 
northern  NM,  but  missing  my  SBC  ami- 
gas!" 

Eleanor  O'Connor  is  finishing  her 
time  at  the  U.  Coll.  of  London  and  will 
be  returning  to  the  U.S.A.  in  Sept.  with 
her  M.A.  in  publishing.  She  has  loved 
her  time  in  the  U.K.,  but  is  excited  to  re- 
turn home. 


2008 

Kathryn  Mills 

4310  Bromley  Ln. 
Richmond,  VA  23221 
kpmills@affiniongroup.com 

2009(0 

Julia  McClung 

5111  Block  House  Ct.,  Apt.  728 
Chariotte,  NO  28277 
Julia.McClungl@gmail.com 


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Alaina  McKee 

5939  W.  Friendly  Ave..  Apt.  44K 
Greensboro,  NC  27410 
amblues87@comcast.net 


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O  Mary  Haskins  King,  Anne  Dickson 
Waldrop  and  Julia  Mills  Jacobsen 
celebrated  their  65th  reunion  in  May 
2010.  Julia  was  accompanied  by  her 
'( lend,  Clarke  McCartney. 
»9  Four  alumnae  from  the  class  of 
1959  met  in  NYC  for  a  mini  reunion. 
Left  to  right:  Claire  Devener,  Betsy 
Colwill  Wiegers,  Jackie  Hekma 
Stone  and  Alice  Cary  Farmer  Brown. 
©  Betsy  Duke  Seaman  '59,  Tabb 
Thornton  Farinholt  '59,  Molly  Haskell 
Sarris  '61 ,  Cay  Ramey  Weimer  '59, 
Isabel  Ware  Burch  '60  and  Tricia 
Coxe  Ware  '59  attended  Molly 
Haskell's  lecture  on  her 
book  "Frankly,  My  Dear" 
O  Members  of  the  Class  of  1955 
gathered  in  Louisville,  Ky.,  in  late 
June.  Left  to  right:  Kathleen  Peebles 
Ballou,  Camille  Williams  Yow,  Jane 
Feltus  Welch,  Pam  Compton  Ware 
and  Betty  Byrne  Gill  Ware. 
©  Caroline  Casey  McGehee 
Lindemann  Brandt  '49  and  Paul 
Edwin  Brandt  were  married  on 
5/11/10. 

©  Fourteen  members  of  the  class  of 
'49  gathered  for  their  60th  reunion  in 
5/09.  Standing  left  to  right:  Dot 
Rouse-Bottom,  Alice  Trout  Hagan, 
Pat  Brown  Boyer,  Katie  Cox 
Reynolds,  Caroline  Casey  Brandt, 
Larry  Lawrence  Simmons,  Flip  Eustis 
Weiner  and  Preston  Hodges  Hill. 
Seated  left  to  right:  Judy  Easley 
Mack,  Debby  Carroll  Conery,  Carolyn 
Cannady  Evans,  Goode  Geer 
DiRaddo,  Kitty  Hart  Belew  and  Mary 
Fran  Brown  Ballard. 
O  Ferrell  Lyies  '07  married  Andrew 
Smith  in  Bar  Harbor,  Maine,  on 
Memorial  Day  weekend  2010.  Photo 
by:  ©  Gjergj  Ndoja,  Volaj 
Photography,  LLC 
®  Caden  &  Lilah  Froehlich,  July 
2010,  children  of  Susan  Whitehead 
Froehlich  '96. 

©  Christie  Sears  Thompson  '05 
married  Kevin  Thompson  on 
1 1/7/09.  The  wedding  at  SBC's 
Memorial  Chapel  included  several 
alumnae  guests,  left  to  right:  Jen 
Woodson  Morton  '05,  Kelsey 
Holzman  '05,  Kathryn  Davis  '05, 
Kristen  Bergquist  '06,  Chasity  Clarke 
Miller  '04,  Sarah  Parson  Breeden  '05, 
Rosanna  Hawkins  Winner  '07, 
Lindsey  Nash  Hill  '05  and  Ashley 
Ruffead  '05.  Tiffany  McCabe  Carr 
'04,  Jenni  Stanley  Thompson  '03  and 
Jessica  Taylor  '06  also 
attended.   Photo  by:  ©  J.  Clinedinst 
Photography 

®  Cathy  Goslau  '91 ,  known  as  Tavi 
Rainold,  with  her  horse.  Copper 
Penny. 

li'  Several  alumnae  met  for  a  mini 
reunion  in  the  Adirondacks.  Left  to 
right:  Elizabeth  "Meg"  Richards 
Wiederseim  '78,  Adelaide  "Addy" 
Eshbach  Donnelly  '78,  Vivian 
Yamaguchi  Cohn  '77,  Elizabeth 
"Libby"  White  Drbal  '77,  Elizabeth 
"Keedie"  Grones  Leonard  '76, 
Maggie  Shriver  '77  and  Sarah 
"JoJo"  Scott  Busey  '77.  Not 
pictured  are  Mary  Goodwin  Gamper 
'78  and  Meredith  "Mimi"  Borst 
Quillman  '78,  who  also  attended  the 


O  Several  1976  alumnae  met  at  the 
home  of  Tricia  Cassidy  O'Callahan  to 
throw  a  surprise  party  for  Janet 
Grainger,  who  was  getting  married. 
Left  to  right;  Maureen  Ryan  (not  an 
alumna),  Janet  Grainger,  Sue  Ellen 
Hood  Mitchell,  Laura  Lee  Bost,  Kate 
Kelly  Smith,  Tricia  Cassidy  O'Calla- 
han, Treacy  Markey  Shaw  and  Katy 
Mickell  Corcoran. 

©  From  left  to  right:  Elizabeth  Massy, 
Nicole  Brandt  '06,  Mallory  Sherwood 
'09  and  Melissa  Massy  '06  with  one 
of  the  original  Waffle  Brothers  in 
Denver,  CO,  at  Waffle  Brothers. 
©  Alumnae  gathered  at  the  home  of 
Buff  Barkley  Ramsey  '96  the  evening 
before  classmate  Katie  Campbell 
Brumley's  funeral.  Standing  from  left 
to  right:  Wynn  Cole  Burr  '96,  Carson 
Scheppe  Hobby  '95,  Meredith 
Williams  Melmed  '95,  Maren  Howard 
Leggett  '95,  Monica  Paul  Dennis  '96, 
Amelia  Dudman  Atwill  '96,  Lee  Foley 
Dolan  '96,  Jeni  Brundage  Turner  '97, 
Elizabeth  Hunter  Ferguson  '97  and 
Jesse  Durham  Strauss  '96.  Kneeling 
from  left  to  right:  Janna  McClarty 
Chandler  '96,  Jessica  John  Ponce 
'95,  Jessica  Crowley  Hershey  '96, 
Buff  Barkley  Ramsey  '96,  Kathryn 
Black  Watson  '97  and  Courtney 
Burke  Harper  '97. 

O  1965  classmates  Vicky  Thoma  Bar- 
rette  and  Nancy  MacMeekin  at  the 
Great  Wall  of  China,  March  2010. 
@  Vivian  Finlay  '72  and  husband 
Clyde  Boyer  at  Halibut  Cove  in 
Homer,  Alaska. 

©  Jennifer  Gregg  '91  completes  the 
185-mile  Pan  Mass  Bike  Challenge. 
O  Several  alumnae  from  the  Class  of 
1988  met  for  a  mini  reunion  in  New 
Orleans.  Seated,  left  to  right  are: 
Paige  Apple  Montinaro,  Mary  Halli- 
day  Shaw,  Bennett  Haga  and  Whit- 
ney Bolt  Lewis.  Standing:  Maia  Free 
Jalenak,  Kate  Cole  Hite  and  Kathryn 
Ingham  Reese. 

©  2002  alumnae  ran  together  in  the 
Charlottesville,  Va.,  marathon  in  May 
From  left  to  right:  Misa  Sarmento, 
Kelly  Monical  Jones,  Maria  Thacker, 
Ashely  McGee  '03,  Lori  Smith  Nilan, 
Denise  McDonald  Gentry,  and  Brook 
Tucker  Buck. 

®  1983  classmates  Anne  Little  Wool- 
ley  Ann  Goldmann  Uloth,  Lea 
Sparks  Bennett  and  Katherine  Bar- 
rett Baker  met  for  a  mini  reunion  at 
the  Boar's  Head  Inn  in  Char- 
lottesville, Va. 

®  Allison  Martell  '06  married 
Michael  Heath  on  4/17/10.  Sweet 
Briar  attendants  from  left  to  right: 
Becky  Teachey  '07,  Charlotte  Speil- 
man  '05,  Lea  Pyne  '06  and  Victoria 
Chappell  Harvey  '06. 


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