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• If your class or the name of your correspondent is absent, send news to Classnotes Editor, Alumni House, classnotes Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, N.Y. 14456-3397. Or e-mail us at [email protected] or weeden@ chief was a tall motherly woman from (I am certain that I did not know this as a hws.edu. Class correspondents WS ’33 and earlier Vermont, who was able to make popovers Hobart undergraduate.) for all of us one weekend morning. That are needed for the Classes of Lib Eaton White, 160 Jay Street, Geneva, is some accomplishment. By the next year WS’35, WS’37, H’41, H’42, H’45, N.Y. 14456-3212 we were already eating excellent food in WS’46, WS’47, H’47, WS ’49, WS’51, WS’52, H’55, WS’58, H’79. Not a word from anybody, but I’m still the dining room of the new Comstock H ’36, ’37, and ’38 hanging on - even went to a family wed- House, waited on by hired young women Interested? Contact Kathy Killius ding. Harry ’70 and Amy did the driving in uniforms and white aprons. Bill Scan- Norman H. Ludlow, Jr., 1121 Clinton Avenue Regan ’82 or Jared Weeden ’91 at to Cape Cod. The groom was my bother, dling was not yet a student at Hobart. S, Rochester, N.Y. 14620 (315) 781-3700. Pat Eaton’s ’37 grandson. We got to see Gordon VanHooft ’38 writes: “It’s that the vows and ring ceremony; and we soon time of the year that seems to come met up with Steve, Karen, and Sophie. I H ’35 and earlier around faster as we get older. As I ap- Deadlines also had a chance to visit with old friends proach my 92nd birthday, I am feeling the John and Marjorie Hovorka, who came to Carl B. Taylor, 773 Augusta Avenue, Morgan- Submit news when it occurs. Don't town, W.Va. 26501-6271 best that I have in some time. But, that Geneva in 1963 and bought my mother’s came after an extended period of fluid wait until an issue of The Pulteney St. house shortly after she died. John came Word came recently that left me, so far as retention. After I lost 15 pounds, I came Survey arrives. from MIT to take over the Physics Depart- I know, perhaps the only survivor in the back to normal. Both Karen and Dick do ment after Haussman’s death. class of 1935. A recent letter from Mar- get here for visits to check up on me. All is jorie Kohankie Earl ’35 stated that her well with them, and we all keep in touch husband, William “Bill” E. Earl ’35, left with Anita’s sister, Millicent, who still lives family home in Lodi, N.Y. She is the author WS ’34 this world on June 17 after a brief illness. in her home. During the year here there of “History of Lodi Point,” and “Silas He and I made up one-half of the total is variety of activities to keep us as busy Halsey, Lodi Pioneer,” articles in Life in the Dr. Ethel Cermak Tompkins, 603 Windrush class enrollments in Prof. Woodman’s Latin as we want to be. Different movies are Finger Lakes magazine and numerous other Bay Drive, Tarpon Springs, Fla. 34680; classes 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Bob Loew ’35 was scheduled, many in our auditorium and freelance works. She is active in DAR, [email protected] one of the others.) Bill went from Hobart others on our TV. Some excellent musical Historical Society and Twentieth Century to the Law School at U. of Buffalo. During and other performances are scheduled Club. Janice Humphrey Wildman has a I have been slow at sending in news lately, busy life in Louisville, Ky. in a retirement but there is some. I thought I lost Lucile his lifetime, in addition to heading up a law along with speakers on many topics. I firm, he served as District Attorney for participate in an excellent public affairs center. Her son, Spencer, lives nearby, and Holtby Harford, but in June came a letter they have dinner every Monday. Sarah explaining that in 2006, Lucile left her Niagara Co. for 12 years. He was within a discussion group once a month. I still write month of his 94th birthday. articles for the local newspaper, but it (Sally) Jenkins Salo keeps the library home of 21 years in Englewood, Fla., to book sale successful in San Lorenzo, try an assisted living center in Venice. She Making use of excellent health until becomes more and more difficult to type; very recently, I continued to both practice my hands are quite crippled. Next June, Calif. Helen Hodge Hofer and her sister found that she didn’t really like to have her Mildred Hodge have apartments in Pen- life managed by others and was fortunately and teach my “retirement hobby” of if all goes well, Dick plans to drive me to “Seat Weaving.” I estimate that over some Hobart for my 70th reunion, and Karen field after ten years of spending winters able to go back to her own home. She left in Florida. Sally Visscher Starrett has her computer in the assisted living center 20 years of teaching classes in the local will go to Middlebury on the same dates th lived in Clearwater, Fla., for 37 years. She for others to use. She is still in a wheel- Community Adult Evening School, I have for her 40 . The second recipient of the taught more than 200 young adults the Van Hooft Endowed Scholarship is in her is active in the Episcopal Church, travels chair and is doing well, reading, knitting, frequently to visit family in N.J., Va., and visiting and occasionally playing a hand of craft of re-seating chairs and stools: caning, second year at William Smith. The first rush, and splints—my secondary “legacy” recipient is now a research assistant at the Maine. She has nine grandchildren and five bridge. She has enjoyed visits from Pres. great grandchildren. Her advice is “always Gearan and others from the Colleges. I following my 17 years on the Faculty at U. of R. Medical Center and taking gradu- West Virginia University as a family and ate courses. Karen has been on the staff look on the bright side.” Margaret only wish I could go as far as Englewood to (Peggy) Makeel Palmer lives with her visit her myself. Lucile is one of the tough rural sociologist. Declining health brought at Arizona State University for the past this to an end a few months ago. Having 20 years and is now executive editor of daughter, Susan, and family in Locke. She ones. keeps busy with household tasks and Ethel Seeber Hill was feted by her received no word about any others of my the Bilingual Press that she has been with th classmates for some three years, it is pos- for about 30 years. Dick continues as part visiting with grandchildren. Helen Scobell family on her 95 birthday this year. I was Rose died at 90 in 2005. She retired at 89 invited but couldn’t go. Ethel has lived in sible that I may be the lone survivor from owner of a Sales Engineering firm. He and the Class of ’35 at Hobart. Chris divide time between a home in Sha- from Scobell Chemicals, sold the company. an assisted living home since her husband News is from her daughter, Wendy Rose. died. Her vision has failed like many of us. Two historical thoughts: (1) “co-ed” ron, Mass. and a cottage on Cape Cod.” classes at the Colleges didn’t become a Elizabeth (Betty) Redcleft Kann ’35 is Her children are close by and very atten- at the Episcopal Retirement Home in Cin- tive, taking her on vacations to the Jersey regular practice until the late 1930’s. (2) William Smith, a bachelor Geneva nursery- cinnati. She enjoys books on tape, many shore. WS ’36 friends and activities in her home-like My story recently is medical visits and man whose money was largely responsible for establishing William Smith College, was Alta E. Boyer, 8679 Mill Street, Lodi, N.Y. living. Mildred Myer Leary ’35 lives with three surgeries on my husband, Victor, her husband, Maurice, on Cayuga Lake in now 94. I’m still going strong after a quick in communication for many years with the 14860 “ladies from Seneca Falls,” including Eliza- Romulus, N.Y. radical mastectomy. I am healing rapidly, enough to go to a live concert to hear beth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. A Centennial survey of class members the elegant Dame Kiri Tekanawa. I am Surely he must have been well aware of produced the following news. Several are also strong. Perhaps our strength has the achievement of Elizabeth Blackwell, residing at home; some are in assisted care something to do with our meals at William first woman physician and graduate of the centers. Only a few have kept in touch Smith. In our freshman year, we ate in the “Geneva Medical Academy,” for whom with college friends over the years. Alta basement of Williams Hall. The kitchen one of the dorms up on the Hill in named. Boyer is the fifth generation to live in her

26 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 Survey parts ofthecountry.” phone is (703) 507-3077, and it reaches all addresses, I’ll try to keep in touch. My cell email. But if you send me names and essentially a typewriter since I don’t have members of WS ’38. My computer is I could correspond with the remaining Sunday. I do have enough free time that brother, William,alsolivesinMesa. Mesa, Ariz., to a retirement center. Her Moore moved from Portland, Ore. to up oncurrentevents.”Emma Sanderson birthday in August and is still alert and keeps of it even when judged from the “well” side these days?) but isn’t entirely fond of it, Bob says that he’s continuingthe Medicare to tax health system (who isn’t the next issue. all of you others may arrive for inclusion in bridge game. I hope that news from any or and Sy from a too infrequent lunch and and SyZicari. Bob through the computer, with classmatesisBobDickinson It seems as if the only real contact I have connectnc.net 13622; (910)246-1772;gigipoppop@ Seasonal: 10818 Rte. 125, Chaumont, NY B-307 , Southern Pines, N.C. 28387; Frederick W. Moore,300Waters Dr. Apt. H ’39 a big90 at thesamelocation,stillfeelingfine.Ihad Clara ShermanMercado writes: “I’m (703) 507-3077 Place, Apt. 223, Springfield, VA 22151; Clara Sherman Mercado, 6929 Matthew WS ’38 Wesley VillageinPa. Shecelebratedher91 lotte Filipini, writes: “Rae is a resident at Armand Filipini,sonofRaphael AnneGil- (Correspondent Needed) WS ’37 with hospitals yearsago.He’salsonothappy therapy all seems well, knock on wood. the results of the first. Now through home, whereanothercatscan confirmed and encouraged our speedy, hectic drive Watertown indicated no further damage impairment. A cat scan before leaving had a mini-stroke and a slight physical up the cottages for the winter, Eleanor Labor Day, when we’d just about closed No swimming or golf either. Right after the woodendocktorigoursailboat. balance preventedmefromtraversing Our family has been a althoughbit luckier, a pulled muscle and unsteady activity. boat and no fishing, which was his favorite himself. He’s recovering nicely, but with no He was lucky not to nave been totaled after an explosion that totaled his boat. when hewasseverelyburned onthelegs Medicare, Sy such commendable activity. Speaking of we weresparedorotherwiserelieved of their existence. Fortunately in our days, now performing. That seems to justify of the many good works which they are fraternities, although we read reports

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the company. hometown, please stop in. I would love it. For anyone who is traveling near my old! IamstilllivinginEufaulaandloving getting back to what’s normal for 92 years 2001 with congestive heart failure, I’m just nine days in ICU in As formyself, after you all.” sary. Mybestto our 64 the nightbefore four yearsago— and make my life pleasurable. Osborn died and Marilyn.Theykeepmeoutoftrouble for mytwowonderfuldaughters,Virginia winters inSarasota,Fla.Thankgoodness summers at my cottage in Maine and Actually, I find it fascinating. I still spend of the class of ’39, are becoming 90-ish. goodness, timehasmarchedon,andwe, VivianMartinStantonsenta postcard with the following message: “My there are still six of us around. with his Hobart report. We can celebrate Fredrick W. Mooreagreed to include us time I was the WS correspondent – then would love to hear from you. At one Hello again – I am glad to be back and Box 205,Eufaula,Okla.74432 Betty CoonOtis,RR1,Longtown Estates, WS ’39 news forthenexttime. eternal, so perhaps there will be some Nothing toreportnowbuthopespring’s 648-8277; [email protected] Apt137 GreenValley, AZ85614;(502) Cora AlterVere, 501SLaPosada Circle, WS ’40 named Hannah. great-grandchild, justborninNovember, children, seven grandchildren and one Budhasthree home withAlzheimer’s. while his wife of 63 years is in a nursing Phi Phi Delta ’40. He is 91 and retired wedding.Gordon“Bud”Arnold Jay’s, much looking forward to his grandson, Jean, and Turner Classic Movies. He is very friends and family, shopping with his wife, age 89. He enjoys his dog, Pablo, visiting health, withsomememoryproblemsat Delta Chi.H. NewtonHubbsis in good the close relationships formed at Theta the wonderfulyearsspentatHobartand however, whenIreminisceandrecallall series of doctor visits is. There are times, keeping reliable notes to when my next the routine of our five grandchildren and involved in getting out of bed, following Most of my activity relates to the struggle have much to report relating to activities. that when approaching 90, one doesn’t dent fortheclass.Roy Smithwrote has volunteeredtobetheclasscorrespon- Good news!StephenWoodman Eaton 373-0301; [email protected] Road, Allegany, N.Y. 14706-9513; (716) Stephen Woodman Eaton,2596Ten Mile H ’40 th anniver - YMCA andTurner Classic Movies

he has done for 22 years. Life is good, and cause he works in the soup kitchen, which fitness centereverydayexceptFridays be- He is two years from 90 and goes to the dren! The oldest is 14! Married 64 years. grandchildren, andeightgreat-grandchil- rector. They have two girls, one boy, eight YMCA Youth DirectorandCampingDi- previous in resident camping and 25 years as Director of Transportation. He was the from South Brunswick Board of Education the Resident Association. He retired in ’86 move. Atpresent,heisthePresident of apartment and are very happy with the continuing care place. They have a nice wife, Jan, moved to Monroe Village, a Edward Robins writesthatheandhis (Correspondent needed) H ’41 it. Imostlyreadandtakelotsofnaps.” used to collect news. Sorry not to still do As former editor of the “The Herald,” I and I feel apologetic for not helping you. Robert Shearer writes: “I don’tin touch keep with any Hobart schoolmates, correspondent for your class. this position. Please consider being a class 1942. It is time for Adam to “retire” from vice as class correspondent for the class of Hartforhisdedicationandser “Carty” Alumni HousewouldliketothankAdam (Correspondent needed) H ’42 everyone.” own homeandamstilldriving.Godbless panion. God is good! I am still living in my care homefortheterminallyill,asacom- hours at The Pines of Peace, a comfort all afternoon. On Fridays I spend four lunch eachThursdayandthenplaybridge pace. I keep busy at church and go for and activity continue but at a much slower Elizabeth BakerBellingerwrites:“Life [email protected] Street, Corfu, N.Y. 14036; (585) 599-3346, Connie Plummer Miller, 60 East Main WS ’41 is playing. my son and daughter in Seattle, while Ele Egypt for two-plus weeks, and I will visit Tuscan heat! This month Elena is off to summers in Logan, Utah, away from the writes that he has enjoyed the last three Fitch ’42.James M. (Jim) Chapman (Dick) Lyttle andHerbert T. (Herb) Ferris All-Americans onit:Richard L. (Dick) in the Hall of Fame. That team had four was selected to be the first lacrosse team Very happytoseethe1940lacrosseteam writes that he is still in fairly good health. blue skiofDaytona.RichardJ.Lyttle sleep, eat and enjoy the weather of clear years plus and counting, using his time to ’40, BillDobbinRichard J. Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 27 writes that he is 89 writes thatheis89 C. WilliamFitch a HobartGrad. very proudtobe sports. Heremains the newsofHobart he keeps watching

- 820-8609, [email protected] Falls Church, Va. 22041-1426; (703) Janice Race Keith, 3435 Mansfield Road, WS ’43 we celebratedthe90 our annualfamilyreunionlastJulywhen Fran KirchnerHornbergerand I had My sisters,Catherine Kirchner Roth, (610) 530-5747 Road, Apt. 408, Allentown, Pa. 18104; Marguerite Kirchner Miller, 800 Hausman WS ’42 Birthday! arch,” hewasservedfirst.AveryHappy his 85thbirthday. Asthefamily“patri- joined him on Cape Cod to help celebrate than 30members ofEdLansing’sfamily did managetocleanuptheirattic.More move to a condo did not materialize, they and visit frequently. Although the planned replacement. All their children are nearby tia. Alma underwent a had tocancelthetripNovaSco the usual trainingproblems.LewHinman trainee. A new dog in the family presents candidate, andaWal-Mart management include a lawyer, a chef, a doctorate ing stopsatthepharmacy. Hisoffspring visiting thedoctoranddentistmak- Marty Silverman spent a slow summer pump thatwasoutofactionforawhile. are plugging along as usual ter in October. He notes that he and Ruth They survivedaweddingofgranddaugh- welcomed fournewgreatgrandchildren. Ivy Kuhl andhiswife,Ruth ’44, have msn.com Golden Valley, MN55426-1523;Moralh@ Dr. Harvey M Moral, 7600 Ridgeway Road , H ’43 receive a college education. receive acollegeeducation. always begratefulformyopportunityto different togrowupasatriplet,andIshall ended the article by saying it was fun and and ended up marrying Hobart men. I we reallyenjoyedthecollegeexperience with the aim of “hitting the books hard,” with WilliamSmith.Whilewearrived of Hobart College as a coordinate college We actually did not realize the proximity we arrivedastrue“peagreenfreshman.” from ourhomeprecludedacampusvisit, scholarship help. Because the distance at William Smith, and we were offered contacted herfriend,DeanMcCormick sibility of one of us attending college, she our French teachertodiscussthepos- high school.Whenourmothercontacted mistically took college entrance courses in and IwereDepressionchildrenopti- attend WilliamSmithCollege.Mysisters ofaKind,”relatedhowIcameto “Three home, Luther Crest. The article, titled magazine published at my retirement article forTheGreatChronicle,theliterary MeanwhileIwascoercedtowritean written by Catherine. tune of “Amazing Grace” with clever lyrics three day event. We serenaded her to the gathered in Westhampton Beach for the sister, Grace.Numerousfamilyrelatives th birthday of our

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classnotes apeake Bay. Dan Quigley writes that he is from other later actions. In September, I still fairly active in the Wholesale Nursery visited the campus for the football game business with Bill Brandow ’49. He gets with RPI. The campus looks great with to most home football and lacrosse games many new buildings being built and already Balance with a dwindling number of friends. His built. I am sure that you will be impressed travels now are mostly to visit their eight also when you see it. Please send me Want to support the Colleges but need to balance children and 20 grandchildren from coast some more news that I can write about in to coast. Richard H. Schreiber writes Classnotes. philanthropy and financial responsibilities? that he only had one full year at Hobart, ’44-’45, with Navy V-12 unit before being Thoughtful estate planning sent to Cornell University at war’s end. WS ’46 offers several ways to make a He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Architecture and Commissioned Ensign, (Correspondent needed) significant gift while enabling Civil Eng. Corps ’49. He spent three you to meet your current and years with Naval CEC on Guam and at Priscilla Horton Fisher writes: “I’m living anticipated obligations. Davisville, R.I. before returning to Ohio full time in Florida, not far from my middle to his private practice as an architect, son, Terry, and his family. In July, I drove Whether you need to create primarily focusing on hospitals, schools north with them for the family’s participa- your first will or review your and churches. His time at Hobart is fondly tion in the Boilermaker Race in Utica, N.Y. current arrangements, we hope remembered including the early AM run- They returned home and I stayed for a ning calisthenics. few extra days, nice to have warm days you will explore how you might and cool nights, enjoy playing bridge and leave a legacy to Hobart and participating in various church activities, William Smith. knitting, beading, and swimming.” WS ’45 Dorothy Lane Flock writes: “After 24 To learn about opportunities to Helen Moon Lillich, 1700 Lindberg Road Navy years and 40 years at Kentucky Fried accomplish your charitable and #122, West Lafayette, Ind. 47906; (765) Chicken stores in Rhode Island, we have family objectives please call or 463-7417, [email protected] retired! Now my husband and I spend e-mail us for your complimentary half of each year near family in R.I., and copy of our booklet: “Giving The last time I communicated with you, half with friends at “Indian River Colony through Your Will.” I asked two questions: How long do you Club” in Melbourne, Fla., a retirement expect to live and how long would you community. My four reunions at William th th th Please contact Sarah Gaffin ’78 like to live? I received two answers, one Smith with classmates, our 45 , 50 , 55 from Tony Wujcik Szczesny and one and 60th have been really special! We still Assistant Vice President for from Mary Jane Facer Adamson ’44. praise our wonderful college on its beauti- Planned Giving Tony is recovering from a 2006 stroke but ful campus!” 315-781-3714 feels fortunate to still be able to lead her Jinny Lindberg Miller writes: “Since [email protected] Bible study group and to walk and talk. my husband of 61 years suffered a massive She still enjoys life, her six children and her stroke six years ago, I spend all my time husband, Joe. She views life as a pilgrimage taking care of him and just being with him. toward a heavenly home. Her answers George is unable to travel but our four The Wheeler Society were five and ten years. Mary Jane comes grandchildren visit us frequently. We hear through loud and clear. She survived a from Mathilde Rica VanPerlstein and “minor” (her term) heart attack six years Dorothy Lane Flock often.” ago and had a growth removed from her Kathleen Warren Milnar writes: brain in 2006. She admits to short term “Jim and I have moved down the street to had complete right hip replacement. I am memory loss (many of us are members a duplex with a garage. We’re still at East H ’44 learning to live with many restrictions with of that club) but has the same answers to Harbor, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. help from my husband, Don Hoover ’46. both questions—over 100 years. The only change is from Apt. # S-506 Grady E. Jensen , 1224 Meadow Ridge, I am doing fine but am looking forward to Wonderful spirits, classmates. Thank you to Bldg. G-2. We’ve had some beautiful Redding, Conn. 06896 ;(203) 544-9745; Fax returning to a more active life. so much for your answers. The person weather lately and enjoy sitting on our (203) 544-9845; [email protected]. who raised these questions, my husband, small porch. We were in Geneva twice last edu; [email protected] Jack, said 0-3 years for expectations and summer, once for a great family reunion Chuck Atherton was the sole member H ’45 4-6 for what he’d like to live. Since then, and the second time for my sister Betty’s of our class to respond to my request for he had a wonderfully successful heart memorial service. I miss her.” news. He wrote: “After selling our large Daniel P. Quigley, 458 White Springs Rd, operation. I say he has a new 100,000 mile Cindy Davis Tyrrel writes: “Yes it’s home, we moved into a much smaller Genvea, NY 14456; 315-789-7538; warranty. His surgeon put it another way. been a long time. I still work for a commu- townhouse, all on one floor. Since I will [email protected] His parting was, “See you in 20 years!” nity newspaper company. Also bowl once a week and take care of all necessities be 85 shortly, I do not need much room Hugh Horning writes that he was Navy nor do I need to be climbing stairs.” Amen around my 100 year old house. Am also in V-12 class of ’45. Now 80 years of age, good shape overall.” to that! he has been married for 58 years and has H ’46 six children, 12 grandchildren, and four Dr. Warren M. Shaddock, 59 Winding great grandchildren. After Hobart, he was Creek Lane, Rochester, NY 14625-2175; WS ’44 ordered to the University of Pennsylvania, [email protected] H ’47 commissioned in 1946 and served on a (Correspondent needed) Barbara Hequembourg Hoover, 439 Wood- new heavy cruiser during the Korean War Thank goodness for e-mail and Bill Fuller, stock Ave., Tonawanda, N.Y. 14150-8218; as a Naval Intelligence Officer. He retired who finally gave me some news I can write Jim Kenyon wrote that he continues to (716) 834-2906 from DuPont Company 23 years ago about. Bill is still very active, and as he said, serve refugees coming into our diocese Doris Ward Bonadies enjoys living in where he was a Marketing Communica- “he is 84, going on 60.” He is playing golf as Diocesan Refugee Coordinator and Florida. She maintains a home consisting of tion Manager. He is active in volunteerism, six times a month and still shooting in the recently became Vicar of St. David’s her son, James, three dogs and a talkative flying vintage aircraft, hunting, fishing, 90’s. He continues to be very active in the Church, East Greenbush. Jim and his wife, cockatoo. Her twin grandchildren visit boating, Shrine and this Pat Leslie Kenyon ’49 lost their oldest every other weekend. She had left knee senior year was Com- son, Jim, on Oct. 22. He was buried in surgery a year ago followed by a painful Olympics, Navy 12 and modore of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in An- right foot injury. A walker assists with oil painting, Shrine Yacht nville, Pa. Ken Barden writes that he is in daily activities. She hopes to make our writing and Kentucky Fried Chicken Club. Recently, his 85th year, whole and healthy thanks to next reunion. The family continues to travel. He has Bill flew to a healthy diet and consistent exercise. He grow! Ruth Amidon Kuhl and husband, many fond the All-Ohio weighs the same as he did in 1947. He is memories of Hobart as a 17 year old Airborne Reunion near Akron and enjoyed widowed and lives in a Senior Community Ivan ’43, report that they have eleven th grandchildren. The latest arrived on Hal- “sailor.” Hugh attended the 50 reunion. swapping stories with other WWII vets. in Valleyjo, Calif., and is the Community loween 2007. Congratulations! Recently, I He primarily lives in Wilmington, Del., but The reunion was also attended by several Development Commissioner for the City has a second home on a farm on the Ches- Korea, Vietnam and airborne veterans of Vallejo. He is on the Lecture Circuit and

28 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 Obit tofollowinnextedition. ing of Lucille “Tubby” Tubiolo on 3-7-08. With muchsaddnesswereportthepass - 582-7518 West Palm Beach, Fla., 33405-4107; (561) Gloria Stebbins Stoicoiu, 115 Elwa Place, WS ’48 little reunion. We had a good chat and visit. and GloriaStebbinsStoiciufordinnera October andvisitedDr. CharlesNicholson leaf changesinVermont thefirstweekof and I grow at exponential rates. our home,buteverythinggreenseemsto have only a moderate-sized yard around have downsizedtoa25footsailboatand years) and I live in Coconut Grove, Fla., be curiousaboutme.Mywife(#3,25 for Classmates, but thought you might can I get? I’m not proposing the above energy and stamina level. How fortunate an anti-fibrillationdrug.Ihavearestored monitoring while they loaded me up on me in a hospital for three days of cardiac whoclunked cardiac electro-physiologist done wonders. Best was a referral to a behalf after I switched doctors, but it has establishment isdrainingMedicareonmy Chuck Lininger writes: The medical aol.com ing Dr., Ft.Myers,Fla.33908;jackoldorc@ John R.Waterhouse, 14326AHarborLand- H ’48 Merkle atalumnihouse!Thankstoall. Kathy KilliusRegan’ 82 and Betty that helpedwasabeautifulbouquetfrom arm is almost well now. One of the things Lois LofgrenQuick writes: my broken (Correspondent needed) WS ’47 resident orguestspeakers. He schedulestwolectureseachweekby the Keese School of Continuing Education. Gaithersburg, Md. where he is Dean of now livesatAsburyMethodistVillagein of StandardsandTechnology in1989.He ernment service with the Nation Institute Mauer wrotethatheretiredfromgov- magnificent backyardtomatoes!!Floyd A. school taxesandtheproductionoftruly AARP, fighting Long Island’s ever increasing he isinvolvedwiththelocalchapterof and it was marvelous! Aside from that, and the price was right, so they went, weakened. More than 60 years had past in Vienna and ending in Amsterdam. He beautiful picturesofarivercruisestarting however, a travel brochure arrived with caust, always avoided Germany. One day, but, duetohisrecollectionoftheholo his wife vacationed abroad many times James Stubenrauchwrote that he and Base. He likes to bowl, play golf and travel. military officers group, Travis Air Force in SolanoCountyandoneforhisretired islative columns, one for retired teachers Presidents.” Hewritestwomonthlyleg- clubs about “Quirks of Our American gives talkstoseniorgroupsandservice Bill Urban writes: My wife, Barbara,

live in Ocean City, N.J. We visited the - 62 years since the 1946 upset win over gridders beat Rochester last fall. It’s been I was pleased to read that the current volunteer activities. Speaking of football, busy with class correspondent and other Air Force. Now in retirement, he keeps sion, Jerrywentontoacareerwiththe After graduationandanROTC commis- Eddie Tryon’s strong teams of that time. his days as a Little All-American tackle with from JerryAngell’56 brought to mind of Shuron and later of Textron. An e-mail in the optical industry as chief executive teams. Hewentontoasuccessfulcareer of Kappa Beta Phi and the ski and golf Naples, Fla. At Hobart, Egil was a member memorial serviceIattendedlastfallin to reportthepassingofEgilRuud whose Hang inthereGeorge,weneedyou.Sad Rice, 111 E. Cairo Dr., Tempe AZ, 85282. it care of his friend and neighbor, Cindy most loyal Hobart alumnus should address process. recovery from a broken neck is an ongoing ing struck by a car while riding his bike. George Paulsen’s severeinjuryafterbe- Last, from Tempe, Ariz. comes word of was buried with full military honors.” WWII veteran and a Prisoner of War, he and his brothers in Phi Phi Delta. “Paul hadwonderfulmemoriesofHobart words, and ninegrandchildren. InMary’s with Mary, he is survived by six children traveled throughouttheworld.Along a civil engineer, who during his career to a letter from his wife, Mary, Paul was this year, followingalongillness.According cheerful. Paul McDonoughdied earlier effort. The rest of the news isn’t all that around has anted up for that important note thatthethirdofourclassisstill current drive for $160 million. It’s nice to hundred milliondollarstowardtheir the Colleges have in hand well over a dollars forHWS. Nowcomeswordthat to dream of somehow raising a million my teeth in college development, I used boating. When,halfacenturyago,Icut and Naples, Fla. where they are active in their time between Sag Harbor, N.Y. In semi- retirement, he and his wife material. He was a very creative salesman. big discovery that he wasn’t executive to go into executive training, made the after following the advice of Prof. Bunting Also heardfromBobSchwartz, who part of the and the excitement we shared of being has fond memories of his Hobart years cut FoundationforOpenGovernment. He boards andaspresidentoftheConnecti- local school and library Forrest has served on the FourthEstate, 30 to his career with Times. Since writing Danbury, Conn.News as publisher of the capping off his career photographer, writer and editor, before editor, he worked successively as reporter, during threeyearsasanHWSHerald Beach to Berlin. After finding his calling combat unit to go all the way from Omaha after WWII service with the only engineer Southbury, Conn. Forrest came to Hobart after alifetimeinjournalismisretired Good tohearfromForrestPalmer, who Naples, Fla.34103;[email protected] Anthony S. Bridwell, 333Habour Drive, #202, H ’49

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His His either driesuporleaks.” know you’regettingoldwheneverything leave you with this from Will Rogers: “You interested they’d be to read about yours. I of yourfellowclassmates,thinkhow in reading about the careers and doings the silent majority, If you’re interested sure liketohearfromsomanyofyouin of GenevaCountry. Ye oldescribewould ing joustwithWade forthechampionship learned thatheandWade Snell’47 get phone visitwithHunkAnderson,I lamentable golf scores. During a recent about creaky joints, hearing problems and falo. Nowwecheerfullytradecomplaints were long-agoclassmatesatPS22inBuf- sohn ’44and his spouse, Inez. Bob and I and IoftengettogetherwithBobWolf - him back like a reject. In Naples, Lorraine halfback with one arm and casually tossing Williamson ’44pickingupaRochester the memorythatenduresisof“Tiny” were many heroes that day. But for me school spirit after a WWII lapse. There the Yellow Jackets that restored Hobart the situation I was under in 1959. I had a no one really knew who I was and knew students for over those many years, and problem being, I hadn’t seen any of these student, JimBoeheim,wasthere.The World History, and my most famous 47 years ago for eleventh grade Regents Hills country club as I had these students I was their main speaker at the Wayne Lyons) had their fourty-fifth reunion, and for thatpicture.Theclass(HighSchool- and I’m number 22. I dyed my hair grey Khoury is, look at our class (1950) picture For all those Hobart AlumniClass of1950whodon’t knowwhoTony of the William Smith. 77 HWS donations- 46 Hobart and 31 Emerson Society members. There were L.L.D. andNancyStoneWilson became II, Theodore C. Max, Richard Waters, 30).Charlesyear (July1-June P. Boswell Thank you, Classes of gaveHWS 1950!a gift You to the HWS (2006-2007) fund day!). the weight room (which I do most every 2008 edition. Burt is proud of me going to in the 2007 edition will appear again in the graphical sketch that they published of me Marquis Who’sWhoPublishersthatabio list. More astonishing is word coming from and daughter-in-law goes to the top of our grandchild. A granddaughter to our son satisfaction, we had the birth of our fifth (Thank you, Burt). In terms of personal HWS 50s. Stick with the job and thanks BurtBeers–Tony,great job you’redoinga in rounding out the news of event, goHobartStatesmen! wife and I go there many times). In any locations in the country (It truly is – my overlooking the lake is one of the prettiest in Geneva. I still feel South Main Street I often think of my days at Hobart and Arch Kingsley– still hanging in there. Geneva, N.Y. 14456;(315)789-6420 Anthony Khoury, 400HamiltonStreet, H ’50

for Hunkduringhislos- early 1950’s,Icaddied tennis team. Back in the Hunk wascaptainofthe and golf at Hobart while Wade played basketball golf and lunch in Calif. together regularly for Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 29 - unexpected and hastily arranged flight to Sigma) andclassmates. misses his fraternity Brothers (Kappa bria, Calif., whichis very beautiful.James a lotoftimeattheirsecondhomein Cam- old Cape Cod this summer and they spend James andhiswifeRuth haveventuredto often andhassuchwonderfulmemories. “best fraternityhouseever.” our dwindlingnumberofsurvivorsthe Delta reunion. Hope to see all those of (Thank you!) related, “Thanks Tony, for all you do!” Best wishes to all the nifty-fifties! Also play golf, perhapsonanotheradventure. Boston. Sorry, he did not have any time to and finally Manchester. They flew back to York, Cambridge,Edinborough,Chester Hampton, England.TheywenttoLondon, Mary II from New York City to South five grandchildren on board the Queen land in early June with both children and and longoverduetriptoEnglandScot- Midwest. totourthe is comingtoseetheBrady’s middle of Chicago. His uncle from Canada house and moved into an apartment in the correspondent soldhissevenbedroom edgement. What is going on? and receivednoresponseoracknowl- So Al sent a note to the President of HWS responded or acknowledged his letters. Dean andtheprofessor, neitherofwhom tary about the session to the new HWS Court byaprofessor. Alsentacommen- attended a session on the U.S. Supreme attended the HWS 2006 reunion. They Lloyd Wright House. and Falling Water, Pa. and visited the Frank also toured the 1889 flood site museum Indiana University in Johnstown, Pa. We Pa. wevisitedourgrandson,ajuniorat bird watching and swimming. In Indiana, ber 2007. Went to Presque Isle, Pa. for Pennsylvania withthreesonsinSeptem- valve (comeon,now). cow! Who contributed my new heart replacement last year (2006). The poor SheldonN.Fienberg,M.D. – I am doing well, despite valve and aorta of 62and63.Therealityfactslife! citizens drawing Social Security at the ages reunion, I was 79 and they were senior years of age) and at their fourty-fifth 32 yearsofageandthestudents(16-17 work! The reality of 1959 was, that I was days and had 181 off! It was true heavenly school system, where you worked 184 history teacher for 25 years in the Geneva closed my stores and went to teach as a derful wifeandourtwochildren!ThenI eleven p.m.everydaymarriedtoawon- at my supermarket from four p.m. to lunch.” I did that for one year and worked “I see you have one free 45 minutes for I askedhowwoulddothatandhesaid, History andninthgradeSocialStudies.” American History, eleventhgradeWorld have toteach.Herelied,“twelfthgrade math major, and I asked him what I would my major was at Hobart. I told him I was a the superintendent, and he asked me what Lyons, N.Y. (12 miles from Geneva). I saw week. I heard they needed a teacher in I worked for many years, seven days a super market and a liquor store where Stu Wilson – In August, Stu made an James Condon–ThinksofHWSso Dick Hunt– Attended the Phi Phi Charlie Boswell– Went on a fabulous Bill Brady– Our elder class (1950) Al Sunderland– Al and his wife Jim Hooker– Toured western

classnotes Rochester, N.Y. to attend Harry Watts very best friend from her high school on Records. A limited amount of books were (H ’50) funeral. Harry was a loyal (Kappa H ’51 Long Island is a WS “girl” living in a nearby printed, and we almost sold out. We have Alpha) and devoted Hobart alum and avid town to me. We plan to get together been working on this project for the last sports Statesmen having served on the Ed Hanley, 72 South Main Street, Suite 240, soon. Read: What are you reading? I just six months. Statesmen’s Board recently. While in Roch- Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424; (585) 393-5640; finished a nice little book called Summer at Betty Braisted Thayer writes: Liv- ester, Stu was chauffeured by Hobart alum [email protected] Tiffany by Marjorie Hart. It is a delightful ing in an independent senior retirement (KAP) Art Hill (H ’51). Charlie Boswell I guess that we are all getting to that point memoir of her summer job at Tiffany in apartment is perfect for us. Tom ’50 and I also attended the funeral. HWS has lost in life where we don’t communicate very New York with her pal from University are having a wonderful time. We are taking a truly loyal class member, and Stu was a much with anyone outside our immediate of Iowa in that historical summer of 1945. Spanish and enjoying it. I have a book club; long-time friend of Harry. Come early next circle. There’s not much in the old mailbag She is now in her 80s, but I’m sure you can Tom has a discussion group for current year, wife Nancy (WS ’50) and Stu will be this time. Dave VanNess is enjoying all relate to her experience in some way. events. We have two great grandchildren, relocating to a new retirement community the sunshine in Scottsdale, Ariz., does Work: It pains me when I ask someone an unexpected joy! called Fox Run in Orchard Park, N.Y. They volunteer work in his church and enjoys what they do and they reply, “I’m retired.” Joan Herrigel Brandt writes: A class hate to leave Asheville, N.C. with those his children, grandchildren (12) and great- But, but, you must do something! It’s of 1950-53 group which meets every beautiful mountains. Nancy and Stu feel grandchildren (2). They all got together important to me to feel useful. I volunteer other year went to an Elderhostel group it’s a logical choice to move nearer their for a reunion in Salt Lake City and had a in an ESL program in the schools, sing in at Tybee Island (near Savannah) last April family at this stage in their lives. Besides, it marvelous time. He enjoys good health, a choir, ski with a club for blind people to learn about ’Low Country’ commercial will be closer and easier for them to visit which as we all know is the key. David called Ski-For-Light. This gives me many fishing and cuisine. Wonderful chance to Geneva on many occasions. Howell, (no relation to Joanne Howell rewarding friendships with some remark- get together and learn at the same time. ’51) still is residing in Grosse Point, Mich. able people. I know we are all entitled to The group which was included in Barbara’s where he was a CPA for 35 years and “veg out” as we age. Maybe you can even message above had a wonderful time. WS ’50 then a CFO of a large corporation until his share with us the way you do this! retirement. His wife is the former Esther Elizabeth E. Allison continues to Elizabeth “Taffy” Smith Sibbett, 105 DaVinci Yesayion ’53. They have two sons, and enjoy retirement. Sharing it with a retired Drive, Nokomis, Fla. 34275-4222; (941) despite a couple angioplasties, he is in racing greyhound and recently became H ’52 966-2758; [email protected] good health. I’ve tried to reach several treasurer of Greyhound Rescue of Ver- mont. She also continues as Registrar and Carl E. Dusinberre,1433 Gary Terrace, West Last August your correspondent traveled others by telephone but got no further than their answering machines. Should you Historic Graphic of the Episcopal Diocese. Chester, Pa. 19380-1416; (610) 692-2930; north from Florida to join with friends and wrote an account of Episcopal Church [email protected] for a round-trip drive from Rochester to get a message from me, please call back, I promise not to ask for money. I was sorry in Vermont’s efforts to obtain a bishop the rocky coast of Maine. While in the entitled “To Have a Bishop of Our Own” Canon Henry Male writes: “I retired Finger Lakes area, I managed to spend to learn of the death of Harry Watts ’50. from the active ministry in mid-1993 He was a very loyal alumnus and attended as part of the Diocese’s One Hundred three glorious days on the HWS campus. and Seventy-Fifth Anniversary celebration. whereupon my wife (Ellen Wright ’50) As I was traveling alone while in Geneva, as many football and lacrosse games as his and I moved to Maine where we have a condition would allow. We also lost a great Barbara Bullard Ford writes that she I had the time to trod paths of old and I and husband John ’53 got together at an home on a lake in Norway. Within six finally made time to walk from campus to friend and alumnus in Ralph Springstead months, I began supplying as priest-in- ’47, an unassuming benefactor of Hobart Elderhostel at Tybee Island, Ga. in Septem- town – something I had wanted to do for ber 2007, with Joan Herrigel Brandt and charge of a congregation in Rumford, many a year. I was delighted to discover and Geneva. We’ll miss seeing them both Maine. I stayed there for 12 years (filling at the games. Bud, Beverly Bambach Granger, Faith that, for a few blocks at least, I could still Francis Sealy and Phil, Debbie Bond in). By the summer of 2006, I left there transplant me back over more than sixty Hershey, Priscilla Magnuson Hubbard and then was appointed to serve a years and find memories long hidden from and Mary Jo Newman Pellow and Roger. Lutheran congregation in S. Paris, Maine view. Although cars no longer park at an WS ’51 This group along with Susan Mellon where I stayed for approximately 12 angle and the marquee of our movie house months. I again retired. Currently I am (Correspondent Needed) Sabin met at William Smith in 1947 and is missing, showing that this building was become close friends. The group meets doing supply work in the Diocese of originally The Smith Opera House, our Nancy Turner Campbell writes: it has every other year and takes turns picking Maine. During a major portion of my Geneva is still there. finally percolated through to me that the site (Bristol Harbor, Lake George, San ministry I was involved nationally with the My main reason for this side trip was Marilou Gibbs Moorman, our loyal class Antonia, Lancaster) and organizing the Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical Officers to meet with Kathy Killius Regan ’82 in correspondent, is indeed resigning. After one-week program. Two of the husbands, and served in several positions including Alumni House, and I was reminded anew a good many years of faithful service at Bernard Granger 50 and Bill Hubbard treasurer and its chairman for two terms. I of how fortunate our colleges are to be the helm, she ’53, have died. send my best to my classmates wherever able to consistently attract such wonderful deserves a hearty Mary they may be.” and dedicated people as Kathy and her round of appre- Jean Cole Bow- Rod Ross writes: “Our faithful class right arm, Betty Merkle. They are repre- ciation and our The Centennial and man writes: I’m correspondent for many years, Carl sentative of so many others who strive to deepest thanks still living in Peo- Dusinberre, is hospitalized. He hear our thoughts and help us hold on to for a job well Tybee Island ria, Ill. My days contracted the MRSA (staph) virus, and I the best of what was and make it a part done. Now who are filled with know he would appreciate hearing from of the best of what is on campus. I know will fill her shoes? All of you have interest- volunteer activities: Lakeview Museum, classmates. His address is 1433 Gary that the bottom line does have something ing ideas to contribute, I’m sure. Now is church and several inner-city mission proj- Terrace, West Chester, PA. 19380. Cheer to do with money and our inbound mail the time to take your turn at spreading the ects that involve children. Don died in July him up: tell him that you agree that the sometimes makes it appear as if that is all word. I will start the ball rolling: Travel: 2004. We miss his presence in our lives. I Phillies are the team to beat in ’08.” that counts. It isn’t! But I will remind you It’s hard to top Marilou’s report on her travel between Ohio and Denver, Colo. Don Stallman writes: “Sorry to that percentages do count lots so huge exotic trip to Southeast Asia, but I’ll fill in Yes, grandchild both places. I’m reliable report that my wife, Dolores, passed away checks, though very welcome, are not on a very different note. Recently I was and old enough to babysit! Peace and good on Nov. 9, one day after our 49th wedding really the major part of that bottom line! privileged to spend two lovely weeks in health to everyone anniversary. I am keeping busy with my Looking ahead, I hope lots of you the idyllic country of Switzerland. Having Marilyn Muench Bittner writes: one remaining business, WTA. I sold out are taking note of the one hundredth moved around there twice before, we just I’m living on a horse farm with my two everything else. Plan on spending most of anniversary for William Smith College wanted to stay put this time. We latched daughters. They have given me the title of the winter in my Fort Lauderdale scheduled for the fall of 2008. I know we onto an agency called UNTOURS. What “Farm Manager.” That honor inspires me residence.” aren’t exactly members of that first class, a great way to go! They display a choice to clean stalls, get up every a.m. at six to Burton Polansky writes: “Have just but the more years that go by the closer of apartments in the area; you choose feed, bring in or turn out horses and do recently stepped down as Chief of we seem to get to that piece of antiquity. from many offerings throughout Europe; other enjoyable horse-care jobs. News of Medicine and Cardiology at Brockton Remember also – 2009 brings us the provide a (Swiss) Rail Pass (pure gold); and my roommate Libby Bernstien Magida- Hospital (Mass.). Working three days a second Fiftieth-plus Reunion. The first was give you much advice and help planning Oscard’s death saddens me. week as Director of the Residency truly special! We need you to make the your activities and in getting there. Then Jeanne Judge McParland writes: Program, so I am still teaching. After 36 second just as special! they leave you on your own. We chose an Winnifred Judge, my legally blind sister, years, I was honored to have the hospital apartment within the home of a hospitable and I just published a book titled “Trinity name one of its buildings after me. Faye Swiss couple in a tiny town of Lungern in a Church History 1748-2007.” We are and I have eight grandchildren, all girls! valley on a beautiful lake. Half the pleasure Trinity Episcopal Church Historians and Two of my sons, Andy and Scotty, was just “being” there in such a beautiful Archivists. Some of the sources re- attended Hobart.” corner of the world. One of our friends searched were Messengers, Minutes of R. Benjamin Moss writes: “In August, in our tour group was a very nice couple Church Organizations, annual reports, I with my wife, Judith, and second from Portland, Ore. She and I talked about newspaper articles, town archives, letters, youngest son, Lawrence, moved into a our college connections. It seems that her Center Cemetery, and Probate Court house we purchased together back in

30 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 & enforcer),Herb Thomas, Jerry Honorable DickRosenbaum (organizer Rod Guerdan, Hal Horning, The including Don Bramante, John Dwyer, Street. There were 29 of us in attendance tour of the old Phi Phi house on Hamilton he is one of us too). One highlight was a including MikeBivona’51 (a Theta but Delta. The Hobarteers entertained us, Anniversary of the founding of Phi Phi celebrate the One Hundred-and-Fifth and 14ofOct.,therewasagatheringto [email protected] at 174 Fourth St. Troy, NY 12180 or town. Would like to hear from any and all to lookupJoePoole , buthewasnotin Seneca Falls, also a few years ago, I tried and he did. We had a great visit. When in said, “Hold on I’ll ring him up right now,” we werelookingfor. WhenItoldhim he phone book. The counter man asked who Champlain to call, but he wasn’t in the on way back from Montreal at a diner in retired from Border Security. We stopped Champlain, N.Y. a few years ago. He is 12110. AlsosawMooseMaynardin He is at 16 Hillcrest Drive, Latham, NY would behappytohearfromclassmates. He wasverydevotedtoherandamsure Stallman who lost his wife of 49 years. my boatonLakeErieinthesummer.” Lakes Erie and Ontario. Sailing and racing writing andpublishingmycruisingguidesto Living inOntarioandPineIsland,Fla.Still Islands, SouthGeorgiaandtheAntarctic. from anexpeditioncruisetoFalkland Sigma Kappa, has reorganized on campus.” the spring. Happy to see my fraternity, Phi raise funds for a book they will publish in been helping a community organization retired after closing our Inn last year. Have year (2008).” to Italy, China. Looking forward to another working with family businesses. Traveling something towhileawaythetime!” can always sing the Hobart fight song or I probablywon’t rememberyou,butwe good. Callmeat860-536-0775ifyou’dlike. marriage. Ilovehermoreeveryday. Lifeis My wife and I are into our third year of full life. I do not go to Florida for the winter. Connecticut. IliveinMystic.havearich, full-time artist now. I paint what I see in SE my Nautical Books business, but I am a have been two over the years. I still have anniversary of my first heart bypass. There from HobartandWilliamSmith.” We’re always happy to see our old friends Philosophy atColoradoStateUniversity. Ft. Collins, Colo., where he is Professor of wife and I visited our son and his family in music ofIrvingBerlin.ForChristmasmy a lecture and sing-a-long on the life and Popular Musicfrom1900-1940.Alsogave series of four lectures on American Academy of Lifetime Learning, I gave a looking sogreat!” occasionally and am thrilled to see campus provided housing. Get to Geneva career intheministrylivingemployer- time homeowners,havingspentanentire 55th wedding day in July by becoming first- and though in good health, celebrated our Rector 20yearsago.At81ofage, Medina from St. John’s Church. I retired as Rod Guerdan writes: “On the 12, 13 John Pattison writes:“Just sawDon Spider Davis writes: “Just returned Thomas Goldrickwrites: “Finally Henry Rosenberg writes:“Still Bill Abtwrites:“Just passedthe30th Ralph Cafaro writes: “At the

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to entercollege.My, howtime flies!” Our two grandchildren are almost ready in Connecticut and the other in London. D.C. We havetwogrown daughters,one wife, Donna,indowntownWashington, international trade issues. I live with my consulting company specializing in years as CEO of EDA, Inc., my own tech companies. I recently retired after 20 and was an executive in large and small of Pennsylvania, Wharton Graduate School pilot. I then got my MBA at the University Air Force as a single-engine jet instructor tion, in 1952, I spent four years in the US photographers.” as wellforartstudentsandbudding wonderful to see the Carriage House used Elliott ’66StudioArtsBuilding.Also, impressed withthenewKatherine D. Colleges thisyearandwereparticularly “Once again we enjoyed visiting the regular exercising to try to keep in shape.” of Fame and the Emma Society. Plus World Golf Village Home of the Golf Hall Advisory Board. We volunteer at the with the Council of Aging. I am on the enjoying St. Augustine, Fla. We keep active numerous tomention.MartaandIare whatever you can pay and other things too Provide entertainment, serve lunch for supermarkets, doctors and other errands. Meals onWheels,takeseniorsto volunteering withtheSierraClub.” loving life: swimming, biking and on the east coast and Wisconsin. Still visit four children and three grandchildren very active in the community. Occasionally in 2008. Semi-retired in San Diego and 6 toJudyLester—nowMelly.” time. I was remarried last summer on July Sarasota, Fla., which is super in the winter September 1,2008.” the publishersandscheduledforrelease Triumph ofEgoOverCommonSense book, NoRoomforDemocracy:The tions atmyfirm,NixonPeabody. My in court,doingmediationsandarbitra celebration. CurrentlyIamhearingcases return, thechildrenaregivingabig Coast foracoupleweeks.Whenwe to theUKandthengoingCornish and IaresailinginMayonQueenMaryII 1, 2008marksour50thanniversary. Judy about. Justgettingolder.” and there is nothing extraordinary to tell grandchildren!!” and a host of other activities. Now have 13 week. Still active in SCORE, our church and my golf is now limited to once per S.C. Itisgrowing company here in brokerage and spirits opening awine therefore, am times per week; I playing golf3-4 Ken Witherow’51.” Dick Turoski ’55,BobWilliams’49,and Bud Rosenbluth ’51, Ken Spitzer ’55, Stan Michels ’55, Willie Michels ’53, Art Lambert ’58, Bear Mathews ’58, ’51, Dick Hunt ’50, Sherwin Kevy ’50, Williams, BobBest’51,Ralph Cardillo Alan HaysIIwrites:“After gradua- Basil andJanisCarrGavinwrite: Paul Mathewson writes: “Deliver Robert Bettingerwrites: “Turning 80 Tom Mellywrites:“Iamlivingin Richard Rosenbaum Jack Thorn writes: “Life is very quiet, Tom Gopsillwrites:“Igottiredof

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in an orthopedic or neurology physical program atFloridaandhopestowork year of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Phi Beta Kappa. She is currently in her first University ofFloridaandisamember of ated summacumlaudeinMayfromthe grand-children: ChristineDavidson gradu - forward thisinformationaboutourthree Altamonte Springs, “My husband and I are enjoying life in activities.” antique businessandgoingtoColgateU. upstate NewYork. We keepactiveinthe husband and I bought a “country house” in living in Manhattan for so many years, my Winifred NashNelsonwrites:“After Contact AlumniHousefornewaddress.” Susan BishopFelter writes: “We have moved into a retirement home. another war.” mates join me in protesting the buildup to book andtraveling.Ihopethatmyclass- in 2004. Since then I have been writing a Boston UniversityDepartmentofEnglish retired as a professor emerita from the union all those years ago.” bridge -- a habit I picked up in the student reached 99) and that fabulous game, them from one to 23), my mother (just with children and grandchildren (eight of Between these fabulous trips, I’m busy burg and Helsinki, September to Berlin. Cambodia, JunetoMoscow, St.Peters- in January, wewenttoVietnam,Laosand what he had in mind! This year was typical: asked ifIlikedtotravel--littledidknow now sixyearsold.Onourseconddatehe ConstanceKaufmann Berman writes: “My marriage to John Langsdorf is daughter. Agreat-grandchild!) New Jersey and one married in Ohio with grandchildren too (five in Reading, 10 in She sees them often and of course the daughters liveonly40minutesaway. Ponds Way in Massachusetts. Her two moved ayearagoinAugusttoLinden Art Museum.DorothyAndersonFinn nine yearsasadocentintheCincinnati with daily fitness exercises. She has spent rug hooking, knitting and reading along choir for 27 years. She enjoys traditional munity and has been singing in the church teaching, islivinginaretirementcom- Barbara WilsonNellis is retired from (Correspondent Needed) WS ’52 professional identityasanArtHistorian.” identifies withtheworldofartandher responsibility. My wife, Susanne, strongly corporation in Mass. and has worldwide player. Nathaniel works for a fax counselor. I still produce a one-hour public continuing as a part-time pastoral 402. Hingham,MA02043-3767.” New address:302LindenPonds Way Unit Hingham, Mass., early in December 2007. Linden Ponds, aretirementcommunityin MaryAnn FordDavidson writes: Emily Kuempel Dalgarnowrites:“I C. LelandUdellwrites: “I am Roderic Pierce writes: “Moved to

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Fero &Ingersollwithmyson,Matthew. I DeanFero law inRochester. N.Y., underthenameof traveling about,up,downandaround.” are living in Colorado. Feeling good and JeromeGreschlerwrites: “Retired.Living in Las Vegas. All three of my children Andrew Blumwrites:“Ihaveno news otherthanI’mahappycamper.” raccoons asconstantcompanions.” a buck deer and his does, and a bunch of two pairs of gray foxes, a red-tailed hawk, mountain wheretwoblackbears,alynx, violence, andsexualobsession.Iliveona It explores the “dark side” of aggression, be available on the internet next month. latest book “Thinkin’ With Your D—K” will Actor” are available on the Internet. My spired: The Autobiography of the American and“In- BetterAttorney” My books,“The working actors,receivingasmuchIgive. umn ONTHEAISLE.Icontinuetocoach Ron Mombellowrites:“Icontinueto be afilmcriticformysyndicatednewscol- doing agoodjobforHobart.” good workandkeepthePresident! Heis where I spent my frosh year! Keep up the once a year. It is a far cry from Barracks “A”Hobart campus to see the progress at least can still “break 90” on a lucky day! Visit the day in the summer at Hamilton College and ried, 13 grandchildren. Playing golf every as BusinessManager. Fivechildren,allmar after 30years.Nowworkingatmychurch JohnGrygielwrites:“Retired from former Marine Midland Bank—now HSBC Caribbean. Inowhave4grandsons.” of Dentistry class in December to the am taking a cruise with my N.Y.U. College StergeosArvantiddeswrites: “Still practicing dentistry mostly part time and Staten Islandstartingarea.” runners from the Manhattan ferry to the was responsibleformovingabout12,000 ners. DuringtherecentN.Y. Marathon,I supervisor fortheNewYork Road Run- with a theater group and be a volunteer okay enough to allow me to spend time Webtelresearch.com does.Businessis marketing research company in June: Mike Printz writes:“Istartedanew [email protected] town, Va. 23693-2600; (757) 867-7666; Alan D.Frazer, Turning, 105Accomac York- H ’53 attend theUniversityofFloridanextfall.” the varsitybasketballteam.Hehopesto varsity baseball team and a point guard on grade point average. He is a catcher on the of theNationalHonorsocietywitha4.2 tamonte SpringsFlorida.Heisamember senior atLakeBrantleyHighSchoolinAl- become anaudiologist.TimDavidsonisa University of Florida’s doctoral program to Eventually, she hopes to attend the further her Spanish language abilities. in Valencia, Spain next semester, to help dance team. Laura will be studying abroad Also, she is a choreographer for a campus she works with pediatric cancer patients. organization, called Friends for Life, where on the executive board for a campus-wide starting school and has a 4.0 GPA. Laura is Dean’s Listforherthirdsemestersince and Disorders. She has been placed on the in English and Communication Sciences of Florida. She is currently double majoring old andisasophomoreattheUniversity therapy clinic. Laura Davidson is 20 years writes:“Iampracticing - classnotes still keep in touch with my old fraternity D.C., when I nearly ran over Joel Savits women in education. Smaller discussion brothers.” H ’55 as he was crossing a busy street. We groups are active in educating the mem- Leonard Neils writes: “My wife and did get to talk for a short time. In 1967, bers on local, state and national affairs. I have gone to Maine and the Islands to (Correspondent needed.) I flew Skyraiders out of Pleiku, in south Sue and I will be attending our youngest th celebrate the 50 anniversary of my priest- Fran and Roy Dexheimer try to stay Vietnam. Returning from a mission, I heard grandson’s wedding in November. After hood and marriage.” connected with grandchildren (15 and several transmissions from a distant FAC college, he and his bride completed a 6 Jarvis Coffin writes: “Retired in counting!), scattered from coast to coast. (Forward Air Controller) directing fighters month mission in Tanzania, Africa. When Hancock, N.H., within two hours from Roy is active with the local theatre group on a target. The voice sure sounded like I accepted this job six years ago, I vowed sons and family. Still married to Bobbie; it’s (on the Board, not on the boards!) along Jack Strobel ’57, but not having seen the Hobart ’56 column would never be been 51 years. Active in community volun- with several other non-profit boards, and him in 11 years, I wondered. A couple of blank. That vow has become a great chal- teering. Avoid travel whenever possible.” hours later, there he was, having lunch at lenge. HELP! If you read this article and th Fran subs in the school district’s offices. Martin Nydick attended his 50 All that is left behind for three months in the dining hall. You may remember Jack maybe some from other classes, then you reunion from the Columbia U. College F. Myers each winter. Roy Dexheimer, was a Druid, President of Theta Delta Chi know your classmates would like to hear of Physicians and Surgeons in June. He Bill Haake, Ben Wattenberg, Jim and and played basketball, as well as lacrosse. where you are and what you’re doing. still works full time at N.Y. Pres. Hospital, Emily Ritter, and Ed Pollack gathered While stationed in Germany in 1972, Sue Cornell Campus and Hospital for Special with assorted friends and spouses at (Hartley) Angell ’56 and I took a train Surgery, Endocrinology. He still remem- Joanne and Ed Froelich’s country home in through Poland and East Germany to Ber- WS ’56 bers fondly trying to scrape the rubber Millbrook last summer to reflect on where lin. Standing in a cafeteria line, my knees Jell-O out of pans at Sill House. they have been and what they have done were buckled by someone pouncing on Heather Moden Jones, 37 Beverly Road, Hugh W. Cook writes: “Greetings since being in the Class of ’55 and Beta me from behind. It was our famed Russian Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 48236; (313) from Sumter, S.C. Duplicate Bridge is Sigma Tau. It was linguist and star 881-7799; [email protected] my game. Toured eastern Canada with lacrosse player, fun, and we’ll do Wow, clearly the way to motivate the wife, Fran. Learned some French. Bon it again. Robert Phi Phi Delta Bill Burhams. Bill Bon, café, filet. What a country! Hear the was involved in mailbox is to announce one’s intention Jones wrote that to retire from the post of Class Corre- lacrosse games on WEOS on the Internet. he is semi-retired and Miller House some very sensi- My shelf life is good for 2008 and beyond.” tive classified spondent! This month brought a veritable from the steel blizzard of notes (well six anyway), and I Bill Morford writes: “2007 was a industry and living work that would good year for me. I married the widow of help any American crew members who am happy to pass on the news. a very enjoyable life in the country. The Donna Eager Hallen writes: an evangelist after my wife died of cancer kids and horses are gone and now he has were down in Russian controlled territory. in Feb. of 2006. We minister well together. He spent his time in East Berlin legally and “Heather, your name at the bottom of that five dogs which are shown occasionally. Ed often empty space reserved for news from My translation of the Greek Power New Pollack writes that he moved to Portland, by treaty but ended up being thrown in jail Testament is selling well, and I am working several times a week. The wonderful days the class of ’56 has been my closest link to Maine, in March of 2007 and opened an my Folwell House friends. I’ll miss it! One on a Bible for publication in 2008.” art gallery called “A FINE THING,” special- of the Cold War. Between 1968 and 1971, I often flew C-141s into Kadena Air Base of my granddaughters may be looking to izing in fine prints and rare books, located WSC as a college possibility. I hope so!” in Portland’s Downtown Arts District. in Okinawa. One day, I recognized a famil- iar figure, about a block away. I yelled and Anne Brandt Sapp writes: “Heather WS ’53 Portland has a thriving arts community – just wanted to thank you for the years and is very visitor friendly with many fine sure enough, it was Jon Kraus ’55, who Joan Schroeder Breiling, 765 NE 35th was flying highly classified SAC missions. you have done the classnotes. I’m sure I’m shops, restaurants and art galleries, and not the only one who checks the “notes” Street, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431-6133; (561) the beautiful scenery of the Maine coast We had a long interesting chat over lunch. 338-7521; [email protected] As quarterback and center, Jon and I were first thing. Then I check the obits. Tells our is right at hand. Colonel Jon P. Kraus age, doesn’t it!” USAF (Ret.) writes to say all is well on very close, so to speak. Our paths would Joyce Garbrecht Bird heads the Cata- cross again, about 10 years later. While Ed Jean McGregor Servis writes: logue Department at the Everson Museum the west coast! He has been following the “Gust had back surgery after a summer of “Statesmen” on the internet (WEOS), and Hirsch was stationed in Hawaii (maybe of Art in Syracuse and is also busy doing 1976), he was nice enough to invite me trying to avoid it. It was a success and he research in art history as well as writing hopes they keep up the good work! But is slowly recovering. We celebrated our he’s sorry about the soccer teams. His to dinner with Shirley and his family. Ed th papers for her Social Arts Group. Doro- had a long and distinguished Army career 50 wedding anniversary with a cruise to thy Chastney Emer and Ralph traveled best to all the Hobart Family. Hopes to Mexico and parties in Tucson and Buffalo. get back for a lacrosse game next spring. as a dentist. Ask him to tell you the story to England in June where they took Brit of how he was wounded while manning a Talked to Roger and Sis Wilcox Wilder, Rail up the east coast to trace her family’s Hopes all his classmates are well: will see and he has also had back surgery. Getting them at the next reunion? deck gun on a Navy swift boat. He helped roots. Dorothy is a Middle School Librar- get them through a deadly ambush, on a older is not for sissies!” ian at Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton, small river near Saigon. A few years later, Marilyn Macauley Bishop writes: Fla. Shirley Coon Gibbons recently I was checking into billeting in Hawaii and “Bob ’53 and I continue to enjoy life here moved and writes that she is enjoying WS ’55 ran into a problem when they couldn’t in North Carolina. Our eight grandchildren life at a facility for independent seniors in are a joy to us. Our oldest granddaughter Betty Russell David, 324 Wellesley Road, find my reservation. Finally the clerk said Slingerlands, N.Y. Laura Rector Robie someone had already taken my quarters. I just celebrated with her husband their first writes that it is exciting to do author Syracuse, N.Y. 13207; (315) 422-6808; wedding anniversary. We have one in post [email protected] got the room number and began pounding signings and ship books all over the world on the door. It was opened by someone grad school and another in college. The from her bookstore, “Robie & Robie: Fine who looked familiar. My brother, Col. Da- rest are in elementary and high school. No Books,” in Berea, Ky. She and her husband vid Angell ’58, was stationed in Japan at more babies! We hope! We keep in touch recently took part in a white water rafting that time, but had been sent on temporary with Roger and Sis Wilcox Wilder via Elderhostel trip in Oregon. H ’56 duty to Hawaii for a promotion board. e-mail and phone – hope to see them in Jerry W. Angell, 913 E. Palm Avenue, We had a great surprise reunion, and they person soon.” Redlands, Calif. 92374; (909) 792-8848; eventually found a room for me. In 1980, Virginia Kraemer Moore writes: [email protected] Col. Tony Lapp was the commander “Original Miller House roommates Susan H ’54 Bogart Herrmann and I toured Scandina- In 2002, Richard “Rosie” Rosen- of the SAC KC-135 Tanker Squadron at William W. Rose, Jr., 3271 Alex Findlay Travis AFB, CA. As the Deputy Base Com- via and St. Petersburg together in Septem- Place, Sarasota, Fla. 34240 baum ’52 led over 100 returning Phi Phi ber 2007. Isobel Schiffman Abelson and Delta brothers in celebrating the 100th mander, I was a member of Tony’s battle staff when SAC had exercises or went to I participate in the same book group in the I had an e-mail from George Ehrhardt, anniversary of the fraternity. One of his Seacoast New Hampshire-Maine area.” Jr. in June. He writes to say his wife passed fondest memories occurred during the war. One night, the battle staff was formed as a SAC exercise was initiated. The Joan Castka Mathie writes: “Ray and away two years ago. He left his home in Saturday afternoon football game. When I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary Naples, Fla. and moved to a lovely lake those 100 powerful voices sang “March operation had just begun when the SAC inspectors arrived. Leading the group was this past July. We’ve been living in Southold house just north of Atlanta. He has a son, Men of Hobart,” followed by “Perfume for a half of the year and Florida the other daughter-in-law and three grandchildren and Powder,” even the visiting football none other than ole number 32, football and lacrosse great, Col. Jon Kraus. Pretty half. Our oldest granddaughter is touring there. He has been retired for over 21 players turned around in amazement. in “Spam-O-Lot” until March 2008. The years. He thanks HWS for the basis it gave The One Hundredth Plus Five Reunion amazing that three Hobart guys would end up in the same dark room, launching other four are growing like weeds! Would him for his personal and business life. was held this past fall, again organized by love to hear from classmates (if they Rosie. Our Hobart education broadened airplanes, some 25 years after gradua- tion. The new President of the Redlands, remember me!), especially those from and enriched all of our lives. Some took Comstock.” the opportunity of advanced ROTC and CA. branch of the American Association WS ’54 of University Women is Sue (Hartley) And a bit of my own news – David a career in the USAF. I have been thinking and I took a two and a half month trip Peggy Hillsgrove Spirakis, 12 Loma Verde, about the places around the world where Angell ’56. The 200 members just cel- ebrated their 60th anniversary in Redlands. this spring. We visited New Zealand, Lakeland, Fla. 33813; (863) 644-5971; I ran into classmates. By running into, I Australia, Singapore and ended in London [email protected] don’t count the 1968 day in Washington, They do extensive volunteer work with children and promote equality for all to visit our daughter, Meredith, who lives and works there. There is nothing

32 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 attend. Maybeatthe50 classmates. I wish more found time to experience allthechanges.Sawmany lacrosse games. This time I was able to been back over the years for football and The campusisreallyfirstclass.Ihave Colleges went all out for a great weekend. Reunion exceededmyexpectations.The Enjoyed returningformy50 with wife,Christina,inPoughquag, N.Y. from New York City government. Living and 11yearolds.Alotoffun.” in my fourth year coaching lacrosse to 10 Reunion duetomyreturnwork.Now which keeps us on the go. A daughter and which keepsusonthego.Adaughter and grandkids, all involved in various sports home andbeingclosetoeightofour ten September 2006.We’re enjoying ournew issues so we moved back to Virginia in ThomasHallywrites: “Pat and tiredI got of Florida hurricanes and some health the Collegesgrowthandsuccess.” retirement and lots of activities. Proud of Villages in central Florida in 1999. Loving fine sons,happilymarried.MovedtoThe girl from Gibraltar in 1963. Have two the Bank of N.Y. in 1998. Married a lovely year career in banking, retiring as V.P. of catch upwithus.” phone is 702-596-7665 if anyone wants to winter from Tucson to Key West. Our cell spend summersinourhouseReno, and as well as Maine to California. We now ered everythingfromAlaskatoKey West are onoursecondFordtruck.Havecov- have put 150,000 miles on the trailer and in our 25-foot Airstream trailer. We since 1998, we immediately went on the road the 1890’s.” connections with Hobart dating back to interesting article on Sam and his family Yoshida. The alumni news could do a very an interestingreuniondinnerwithSam I would have liked to visit with. I did have Fla. since1979.” JohnShannonwrites:“Retired De- cember 31, 2006. Residing in Clearwater, fully, willseemoreclassmatesin’09.” have likedtoseealargerturnout.Hope- one closeby. Was unabletomakethe50 all liveinConnecticut.Nicetohaveevery with atotalof11grandchildrenandnow again. My five children have blessed me tenance problems.Whendone,retired help corporationwithfinancialandmain- overseas. Returned to work in 2007 to sailing Eastern Coast, golfing and traveling on December12,1996.Spent10years passed awayinMarch1996,Iretired Bill Weissauer writes:“After mywife Texas 77850;(281)461-0071 Ziegelmair,Lud A. P.O. Box4708,Bryan, H ’57 doesn’t seemsogreat. and atChristmas,thatwaythedistance and shecomeshomeinthesummer advantage ofhertwiceayearforvisits with plentyofroomforvisitors.We take terrace houseandgardenalltoherself like havingachildwhohaswonderful 50 JohnFarnsworthwrites: “I was a little disappointed in the turnout for our children everyday.” years andareenjoyingoursevengrand- Barb andIhavebeenretiredforseveral th Reunion. There were many classmates Alan Ripin writes: “Retired in 1997 writes: “Enjoyed a 40 Alan Puncharwrites:“Enjoyeda40 Don Damoth writes: “I retired in writes: “The 50 Gary Neureuterwrites:“The th Plus next year? Plus nextyear? th but would th

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to hearing from you. to hearingfromyou. information on your lives! I look forward settled at home for awhile. Please send Rome foreightdays.We arenowhappily week andtheninSeptemberwewentto our oldestgranddaughtertoLondonfora Chuck Schwartz’56.In August, we took Texas tovisit flew toHouston, at camp. We granddaughters Maine tovisit York stateand to upperNew Jane, isanurse.” touch all these years. My daughter, Melissa Oswego. Paul, JoyceandIhavestayedin At timesPatrick performsinGenevaand wife, JoyceNystromPratt , inOswego. him, wealsovisitPaul V. Pratt and his My son, Patrick, isthe SyracuseSymphony. the timpanist Whenwevisit of our 46 Michele Francis Dugan, and we celebrated when I want is a treasure. I am married to beach. HavingtimetodowhatIwant In warm weather I garden and go to the in several string quartets, trios and duos. ing leisure time playing chamber music DavidShrieveswrites:“Iama retired elementaryschoolteacherenjoy of the undefeated 1954 football team.” to attendtheSAAHallofFameinduction I returnedtocampusinNovember2006 have only regained two pounds since. I am despite eating everything in sight, full fat. I ing andabout10poundsduringthetrip, 13 poundsinthefirstfiveweeksoftrain - but I did train for close to six months. I lost L.A. No, I was not a cyclist before the trip, essays andafewphotosofmyarrival in www.bobgordon.info Pond. You can check out my progress at night inbrandnewdigsnexttoO’Dell’s with agoodybagofcookies.Ispentthe Mary Gearanpackingmeoffafterwards and promptlywasinvitedtodinner, with surprised President Gearanwithavisit route. I went through Geneva, where I bike problems and visits with relatives en others were down days due to weather, of which40were“inthesaddle”and Reunion. I traveled 3,467 miles in 49 days, to go towards a class gift for our 50th cents permile(oraflatsum…whatever) you willsponsormewithapledgeof“x” Across America ride (N.J. to L.A.). I hope this, IwillhavecompletedmysoloBike makes three.Bythetimeyouarereading Jack Royston and me. With Hugh, that I know for sure who are attending are must be keeping a list. The only people I referredhimtoHobart,wherethey He also wanted to know who is attending. for our 50th Reunion. It will be June 6-8. Hugh Merlehas inquired about the dates [email protected] Saddle River, N.J. 07458; (201) 825-0265; Robert M. Gordon, 8 Union Avenue, Upper H ’58 mer afterthe50 Joel ’56andIhadaveryhecticsum- 315-8282; [email protected] Oak Way, Rockville,Md.20852;(301) Jacquie Wrubel Savits, 1023 Grand WS ’57 th anniversaryinJune. th Reunion. We’ve been . I continue to post Bike Across America R EU and Gardening NION - and small needlework projects. Life is singing in various groups and doing large hood, I’m busy traveling, volunteering, Tobie FlintSmithwrites:“Having learned tonavigatethewatersofwidow antiques.” I am involved in the buying and selling of Russian adoptees. Bob is in real estate, and grandchildren, the three youngest are lives in North Palm Beach. We have nine live within15minutesofusandourson for thepast21years.Ourtwodaughters Toni BarkanCerutiwrites:“Bob’60 and I have been living outside of Orlando busy. SeeeveryoneatReunion, Ihope.” baskets comingupinthespring,soI’mvery have a new hip. I have two shows of my enjoying gardeningevenmorenowthatI still in our house in Chapel Hill, and I’m of myclassmateswillbethere.” the reunion in 2008 and sure hope many and laugh about. I’m looking forward to up and we never run out of things to talk Block. It doesn’t take us long to get caught Peg AdemaNoeltnerandBarbSmith a fewtripseasttoseePeg Stamm Rees, St. Helens when it was erupting. I’ve made locks wereontheColumbia.SawMount. Columbia River. Hadnoideahowmany also gone on a river boat cruise on the three days. Great music and talent. We’ve trip to Branson, Mo. Saw nine shows in exercise. Last year we went on a great but I’ve made a lot of friends and it is good golf. Don’t hit the ball as far as I used to, available andgreattrips.Istillplayalotof Sun CityinLincoln,Calif. Lotsofactivities do miss that quite a bit. We now live in a do. We alsogaveupthemotor-home. We work than Bill and I could or wanted to the ranch. It was getting a little more SueHanfordStephenson writes: “I’m still in California. We moved from These yearssurehavegonebyquickly.” re-enactments with the British Brigade of for Literacy Volunteers of Sussex County, Assn. of Univ. Women activities, tutoring fun with my Slayden grandkids, the Amer. full for me with grandmotherly duties and Muriel Handelmann SlaydenEverhart writes: “Life continues to be blocks fromus,soweseethemlots.” fortunate that my son and his family live 12 We have three grandchildren and are fall but look forward to returning to work. am enjoying a three-month sabbatical this of Local 3 of the Newspaper Guild/CWA. I Magazine andamontheexecutiveboard EdithFirooziFried writes:“I’mstill working asdeputycopychiefatFortune June 2008.” close tohome.Hopingseeeveryonein Spectacular! Our husbands chose to stay New Zealand and Australia for a month. sister and I just returned from touring Barbara SmithBlockwrites:“My (Correspondent Needed) WS ’58 made theveryfirstpledge. pleased toannouncethatJackRoyston Peg Stamm Rees writes: “Phil and I are Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 33 the Fifieth in 2008! the Fifiethin2008! all of“ourgang”at forward to seeing Seattle. I’mlooking family in England and and travel to visit American Revolution R EU NION

- daughter Caroline. A friend was sick with urgent cell phone call at the table from his was fascinated when Fritz received an dinner at a nearby French bistro café. Eric and he and Fritz and Irene had a delicious Hall Andersonjoinedthemoneevening Scheeren ’60whowasalsothere.Eric artist andmutualfriendofbrotherAlex participate in a gallery opening of a Maine travelled to Boston in early September to ing, verbatim,“Fritz ScheerenandIrene Welding Technology. page description of the Hobart Institute of tion!” Iwasalsopresentedwithatwo- President oftheHobartAlumniAssocia- Laughing again, I said, “No, but he is the This time he asked if Joe Tully is my son. Two dayslaterIranintothatsameman. Hobart College in Geneva, New York. Troy, Ohio?” We laughed and explained cap, andasked,“HobartWelding School, man stoppedtotalkwithJoe,spottedmy setts, on “Town lastDay” September. A through ourtown,Arlington,Massachu- before he knew Pat, over 50 years ago. Cape” sincebeforehemarriedMyraand Leslie’s first trip to “the extreme outer setts, Pat’s hometown, last summer. It was LeslieJ.StarkandPat Hackett rendezvoused inProvincetown, Massachu- ceremonies from time to time.” and asaretiredjudgeIperformwedding in our family PR firm (corbettpr.com) elder and Real Estate Law and working City. Ispendmostofmytimepracticing thedral of St. John the Devine in New York in ceremoniesatSynodHouseofTheCa- and were ordained as Interfaith Ministers both graduated from The New Seminary two years of study, my wife, Ann, and I in twice a day. cut. Given that, I surmise that he now goes & BerglassofficeinSouthport,Connecti- P.C.. He continues to maintain the Seeley counsel for Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, BillSeeleyhas opened a new officeBridgeport, in Connecticut, serving as special June it was to France. both nationally and internationally. Last (Levine ’60), continue to travel “a lot,” he founded.Michaelandhiswife,Ellen children who now run the business that is also “going in everyday,” assisting his ThenextdayMichaelOpellwas on the phone from California. Michael later in this column. confirm histriptoBoston,moreonthat selling stocksforhisclients.Fritz calledto he hasforthepast47years,buyingand still “going in to the office everyday,” as Scheeren called, back-to-back. Gene is InearlySeptemberthreeclassmates called me.GeneFreund our college, then and now. followed was quite a conversation about attention. ItwasJimFoster’89. What answered, “Hobart.” My cap caught his said, “Sweet.” When I said, “Huh?” he a new neighbour, he pointed at me and Last August when I introduced myself to [email protected] 507, Arlington,MA02474-8291;Ho Eric Hall Anderson, 34 Hamilton Road, Apt. H ’59 See youattheReunion!” good, ifabitemptierthanI’dreallylike. Fritz Scheerensentthefollow Joe Tully ’88andIwerewalking Bill Corbettwrote,“InJune,after and Fritz - -

classnotes a summer cold and she needed the recipe Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 2008.” for his famous grog, known to cure colds WS ’60 Ken Hansen writes: “Am some- over night. After much pleading (by this H ’60 what retired at 67 but bored. Still have a correspondent) Fritz agreed to divulge the Bob Masteller, 25 Chechessee Circle, Okatie, Jane Fockler Messersmith, P.O. Box 265, number of financial obligations both new formula. In a tall tumbler or mug (at least 8 S.C. 29909; (843) 987-9658; bobmast@ 18019 River Shore Drive, Tall Timbers, Md., and old to challenge me. I invent them oz.) mix two shots of dark rum, one shot islc.net 20690; (202) 362-0007 just to give me a goal. Have done a lot of lemon juice, one tsp. of honey, 8 or 10 I have already written a summary of Roberta Ollayos Hampson wrote to of extensive European travel in the last whole cloves, fill with boiling water and Reunion 2007 and the thrill of playing jazz say that she “has to travel to get hugs” be- few years. My wife of many years, Joyce, stir. Grab Teddy Bear and jump in bed. at wonderful Houghton House with my cause one granddaughter lives in California has started two new businesses. We own Drink grog as hot and as rapidly as pos- jazz cohort Steve Venuti ’71. After the and the other in New Jersey. Roberta two houses, two cars and have 32 cats sible. Slip under the covers and wake up weekend, Steve came up with the great is working part-time as a collector of and two dogs.” cured.” idea to have a summer jazz picnic at his American popular songs. With a collection Frederick Crafts writes: “Have lived As ever, Eric wonderful lakeside compound located on of 35,000 songs, she promises that she at Smith Mountain Lake Virginia for the the canal leading to Lake Ontario. He and would be able to find any romantic song last 12 years after retirement. Recently his lovely wife Linda had a “jazz” day on from your past! We agreed that though socialized with my former roommate, WS ’59 Sunday August 19 with several jazz greats we never knew each other well during our Bruce Clapper ’62, Dick Cole and from central New York in attendance. The college years, Sheila Goldberg Wolfe his wife Liz Coboun ’62. We traveled Carol Redwood Riker, 1991 Oxford Court, day was lovely, the music was great, and and I made up for that in a long phone this summer to visit Dave Foote ’63 Vista, Calif. 92081; (760) 598-2775; I had the opportunity to reunite with Bill conversation this summer. It was amazing in Charlottesville, Va. We welcome our [email protected] Atwell, the long-time Hobart Chinese how many connections we had through classmates to visit us in a wonderful com- history prof who is now happily retired other people that we both knew well munity for vacation or retirement living.” Editor’s note: Due to a clerical error in David Gebara writes: “I am a Alumni House, Classnotes for the Class of with wife Pam and living the good life of a and also how connected we felt by other jazz musician and worldly intellectual. In events simply by being in the same class semi-retired psychiatrist in the Wash- ’59 were accidentally omitted from the Fall ington, D.C. suburbs. I am married with 2007 issue of The Pulteney St. Survey. We summary, it was a glorious event plus I got for four years. Sheila’s daughter is married the wonderful and lives in To- one daughter, one step-daughter and a apologize for this oversight. Mary Jane grandson. My hobbies are golf, tennis and Kase Davis wrote that Woods and she opportunity to ronto. Sheila keeps meet Steve’s in touch with travel.” have been married 48 years. They have Richard Wilmington writes: “My eleven grandchildren, aged 8 to 22, and mother. I was Security Systems and Zipporah Weiss thrilled to tell Collins and Chari partner of 37 years and I are enjoying life split their year between Minnesota and in Palm Springs and San Francisco along Arizona. The “good life” includes traveling her that in The Jazz Corner Herendeen 1957, as an Briggs-Krenis. with lots of travel. There are compensa- via cruises. They hope to make our Fiftieth tions for the unexpected decay which Reunion. Jan Campbell shared that she 18 year old On a perfect sum- sophomore at the Colleges, I received mer day recently, Craig ’59 and I visited one was sure only happened to others!” is working part-time at Central Station, David Gaylord writes: “Still working, monitoring security systems and dispatch a call from Sam Venuti P’71, who the campus as part of our wine-tasting employed me for one evening at The tour. The campus was beautiful and our still living in Pittsburgh, still going to Flor- calls of police, fire and medical units, and ida for the winter. Joyce and I have three finds it challenging. She and Sydney (Syd) Geneva Country Club as a horn player in West Coast friends were very impressed. his combo. Sam was the greatest pianist in We tasted (and bought) some excellent daughters, three sons-in-laws and nine Stevens braved nasty weather last New grandchildren. Eight of the grandchildren Year’s Eve and met me during my long all of Central N.Y. (or anywhere else) for wine -- upstate New York has come a long a long time. It was a thrill for me just to way since Taylor and Hammondsport! Talk live within a mile of me and one lives in lay-over in the Atlanta Airport; again, I en- Oregon. If anyone is in Bonita Springs, joyed a chance to catch up on their news. meet her and relay the story. I missed a to me, folks, or I’ll call you too. wonderful get together in the fall when Fla. during Jan-Apr. or in Pittsburgh May- Jeanne Sauls Barnes is on the screen Dec., give me a call.” as a lead in a 16 millimeter color short Bob O’Connor arranged a great weekend film titled “Harry and Grandma.” The for some all-star friends to come back to H ’61 website for the 3-minute movie trailer and campus for the St Lawrence weekend gallery of 22 stills can be viewed at www. in October. Will K. Weinstein and Al John M. Durgin, 81 Hyler Street, Thomaston, WS ’61 Scheeren, both classmates and wonderful Maine 04861; (207) 354-3565; jdurgin@ naficy pictures.com. Jeanne would enjoy Barbara Russell Carter, 919 E. 2800 N., receiving feedback on the website. Since human beings, were back along with Fritz midcoast.com Scheeren ’59 to not only enjoy the fall Provo, Utah 84604-4088;(801) 373-6539; October 2006 she has also contributed Bart Marcy writes: “Left on the Cunard [email protected] to several episodes of Law & Order. Bar- foliage around the quad but also to witness Queen Victoria World Cruise in January. bara Barnard saw Janie Simpson Arms Hobart’s fine football team, featuring west Before that, returned from a month in in Geneva. Janie works at the Finger Lakes coast students Andrew Strom and Alex Asia and a visit to the global child school in Times putting together the Days of Yore Keyes, both mentored by and drawn to Cambodia.” H ’62 column and cobbling the advertising sheet Weinstein. I know I missed a great time Lester Crowell writes: “Retired four that graces the restaurants in the area. and would love to have been within ear- years as College Dean and Professor. Now William H. Corwin, 10 Leif Eriksson Barbara is taking theatre classes, practicing shot of the wonderful dialogue that had to living with my wife in Venice, Fla. and Fay- Avenue, Princeton, N.J., 08540-8401; (908) shintaido, playing the piano and attend- unfold on such a great attraction. If anyone etteville, N.Y. Have three grandchildren.” 359-5137; [email protected] ing senior aerobics. She still stands with is interested, Sweet Jazz Recordings (my Jay Grodin writes: “I have been Some 13 years after it was published, I the Quakers at San Francisco’s Federal new recording company) will be releasing named Chief of Staff at Suburban Hos- Building, Thursday noons, protesting the two jazz CD’s, one featuring my new band had a chance to read Bill Scandling’s The pital, Bethesda, Md., an affiliate of Johns Saga of Saga. It’s a fascinating reflection not Iraqi War, and finds time to aid her 92 year and the other featuring Al Scheeren and Hopkins and NIH. Linda and I have been old neighbor. Nancy Kelley Hammond yours truly live at The Jazz Corner during only of the HWS people we all knew as married 49 years.” undergraduates, but also an absolute mir- was inducted into the Michigan Women’s the now famous Beta Sig reunion in May George Price writes:” I retired four Hall of Fame in 2006. One of eight women of 2007 at Hilton Head. Mr. Al, as he is ror of what happened to the American years ago and my wife, Barbara, retired economy and psyche after World War II. honored last October, Nancy is considered referred to in jazz circles in the south, will last June after 42 years in education. We one of the premier feminists in the Second be reappearing at The Jazz Corner with As you may know, Saga was at one time now spend six months in New Hampshire one of the country’s “most admired” cor- Wave of the Women’s Movement in that HotLanta, a New Orleans jazz band, in and six months in Florida—snowbirds as State. From the Public Accommodations April of 2008. For those of you around the porations, which later vanished (Scandling they are called in Florida. We also have would say “destroyed”) into the Marriott Act of 1972 to the landmark Elliott-Larsen world who are interested, seats are going been traveling around the world, in bits Civil Rights Act of 1976, she worked fast so check the website at thejazzcorner. conglomerate. As a highly personal corpo- and pieces, so we are not home very rate history, it’s full of heroes and villains -- with legislative leaders, women’s groups com and make a reservation. We could often. Two grandchildren also get some and special interest groups to frame the make another reunion out of this quite some of whom you actually know. By the of our time and golf, hiking, canoeing and way, this somewhat gratuitous personal concerns of women in statutory language. easily. I have one final question: where Kayaking take up the rest of our time.” It was noted that her commitment to are John Rooney, John Bracken, Dave reflection is in lieu of your own news and Ken Kreinheder writes: “I’ve been notes. Send me stuff! feminism and her concern for achieving Hoexter, Len Fink, Ken Korshin, and enjoying retirement, mostly by frequent equal rights for women has transformed Trip May when you need them? C’mon travel: in 2007 to Hawaii, East Africa and public policy. guys, it’s later than we think and we are all Italy. In 2008, I have trips to Costa Rica and older than we think. Let’s get something Central Europe (Czech Republic, Austria, WS ’62 going before the Fiftieth. Hope all of you Germany) in the works.” are well all the way around. Judith “Kip” Bleakley O’Neill, 504 Applewood John Acquilano writes: “Recently Circle, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601; (845) returned from a trip to Rome, Venice, and 483-7625; [email protected] Florence. I have retired and am living in Brandon, Miss. and making plans to attend

34 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 alma mater. Forty-Fifth, but also the Centennial of our I hope y’all are consideringthe attending 2008 Reunion. Not only will it be our crowds oftourists. she wastreatedtolovelyweatherandno tober, Barb spent a week in Ireland, where While inBend,shehadanicevisitwith ing a house that she recently bought there. eled toBend,Ore.,wheresheisrenovat- schedule. LaterinSeptember, Barb trav- in Charlotte, and they had a jam-packed Labor Day weekend with Barb and Guy now workingfull-timefromhome. in order to avoid the long commute, she is she is still working for Wachovia Bank, but Barb BryantDorofiSnowreportsthat [email protected] Drive, Hot Springs Village, AR, 71909-6603; Cynthia Hammond Saalfield, 37 Letrista WS ’63 campus andrenewoldties.Seeyouthen. Hope you can make it back to our beautiful have storiestotellandafewnewjokes. at that significant event. I’m sure we all would be great to see as many classmates Markyourcalendars!OurForty-Fifth Class Reunion isslatedforJune2008andit elsewhere, too! the country frequently. We enjoy traveling Portland. Needless to say we travel across three in the Charleston area and one in tween us we have four delightful children, the artsintohealthcareathospital. Be- the hospital’s coordinator for introducing Therapist on the psychiatric unit and is also Chris, is employed as an Occupational Beaufort, S.C. My wife of seventeen years, nine years ago relocated further south to to a church in Charleston and then almost a nice city but had no ocean. Came back of allmydiocesanwork.Kansas Citywas Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City as a result an honorary Canon of Grace and Holy tion into a much larger one and was made nine yearstheregrowingasmallcongrega- a church in Kansas City, Mo. Spent almost one parish for 14 years. Was then called to it instantaneouslybecamehome.Iserved moved to Charleston, S.C. in 1975, and began my ministry in the Hudson Valley. received anMDiv., wasordainedand Theological Seminary in New York City, After Hobart, I studied at The General and I need to let him plan my calling. that theLordisheadofhischurch, relearn, butIamslowlygettingthere– has taken me four decades to learn and here one long weekend per month. It one week per month and my wife gets year. It’s a long commute, but I get home Halifax, Va. for the next six months to a Boston, Va. I shall be in South Boston and Church, Halifax, and Trinity Church, South am Interim Rector of St. John’s Episcopal flunking retirement.ForthenextyearI My home is in Beaufort, S.C., but I am ago andjustyesterdayatthesametime. Jack Nietert 697-6828; [email protected] Drive, Dover, Del. 19901-5748; (302) William F. Maroon, 242 North Greenview H ’63 Elaine CawseMikkelborg.LastOc- Margaret ’63 wrote: 1963 seems ages Anne SwiftNietertspent R R EU EU NION NION

I of St.Mark’sEpiscopalChurchinBar ment,” working this year as Interim Rector retire- George Martinsayshe’s“flunking (203)-322-8220; [email protected] Road West, Stamford, Conn. 06902; Alan Kalter, Heatherwood, 25 Barnes H ’64 Winter Olympic Games in Sestriere, Italy. 1995, and in 2006 we had a racer in the World Championships each year since We’ve sent kids to participate in the Alpine Ski Federation (fis), since the early 90’s. ticipant in the activities of the International skiing inIsrael,andI’vebeenanactivepar early 70’s, I have been active in developing Stanley Rubenstein writes: Since leaving Hobart and coming to Israel in the the sametime. ’99 will be celebrating her Tenth Reunion at part formeisthefactmydaughterPenny Cloughen will be coming too. The great Forty-Fifth Reunion, andIamsureCharlie ate past president. I plan to attend the Baltimore, havingservedasitsimmedi- Society of a memberoftheSt.Andrew’s in myScottishheritageforover30yearsas my Germanheritage,Ihavebeeninvolved introduction totherealGermany. Besides over bythelargerbustours:agroundlevel surrounding areas,toincludethingsskipped the toursinWurzburg anddodaytripsto Northern Bavaria.We wanttocentralize business inGermany, concentratingin Next year, we have plans to start a tour improves whenIdrinkrealGermanbeer. pens thatmyGermanspeakingcapability we haveveryclosefriends.Italwayshap- traveling, especiallyinGermany, where Debbie and I want to spend more time out of the deal. The new house is great. raise the foundation and get a new house thing todowasteardownthehouse, came up the Bay in 2003, deciding the best about 40 years until Tropical Storm Isabel on theshoresofChesapeakeBayfor writes: We lived the change. Bill and enjoying mercial properties primarily incom- dealing now real estate agent, and became a Bill retiredfromthemaritimebusiness episodes duringourcollegeyears.”In2002, they “reminisced about games and other ’66, andJ.DavidKommalan ers: CharlieCloughen,Stockton Buck Hobart alumsandThetaDeltaChibroth- hangout inBaltimore,withthreefellow at the Mt. Washington Tavern, a lacrosse malan wroteofalunchhehadrecently Charlie ranintoSteveCooney. BillKom- an HWS function in Portland last spring, through Maine([email protected] would enjoyhearingfromanyonepassing ers. He and Sandi are traveling more and promoting policeofficersandfirefight- of Brunswick’s Personnel Board, hiring and curity Needsandcontinuingasamember Task ForcetoStudyMaine’sHomelandSe- having completedworkasamemberofthe degraph considershimselfsemi-retired, mac.web.com/georgemartin1 Check Georgeoutonhiswebsiteathttp:// the roundsoftheirninegrandchildren. back to Minneapolis, where Caroline makes golfing, following the Cubs, and commuting rington Hills, Ill., and spending any free time Tropical StormIsabel . CharlieUp- ). Attending and Hotchkiss where ’67 where - - Bush to the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Bush totheSeventeenthCircuitJudicial tee and was appointed by Governor County Republican ExecutiveCommit- in 2005. He is a member of the Broward Board of Associated Industries of Florida mission in 2002 and was elected to the Jeb BushtotheDestinationFloridaCom - ence wasappointedbyFloridaGovernor Angolan Freedom Fighters(UNITA). Clar and served as Washington Counsel for the the local FOX television ten o’clock news presented political commentaries during and a member of its Rules Committee. He egation to the1984 Republican Convention Chairman oftheDistrictColumbiadel- Prior tocomingFlorida,Clarencewas Services Corporation Board of Directors. serving as Vice Chairman of the Legal Reagan-Bush Administrations including a number of appointed posts during the casting and cable industries. Clarence held Equal OpportunityRules forthebroad- L. Hooks, where he assisted in drafting missioner andNAACP President Benjamin cations CommissiontoformerFCCCom- a LegalAdvisorattheFederalCommuni- stamp and school lunch legislation. He was (R-N.Y.), who he assisted writing the food Senate StaffforSenatorJacobK.Javits Earlier in his career, he served on the U.S. of its Executive Committee and Board. of Broadcastersandacurrentmember mer Chairman of the Florida Association Bay BusinessHallofFame.Heisthefor In 1998,hewasinductedintotheTampa Power and Checkers Drive-In Restaurants. several corporate boards including Florida funds forpubliceducationandservedon partnerships with local businesses to raise Network. In that capacity, he developed McKee Communications,istheformerco- formerly of Tampa and President of and Floridanewspublications.Clarence, current eventshaveappearedinnational print media, his articles on political and skilled intheeffectiveuseofelectronicand legislative andpoliticalaffairs.Particularly in law, media, corporate, government, an extensive background and expertise and media relations for his clients. He has areas of lobbying, government, community Columbia Bars.Henowspecializesinthe New York, Pennsylvania and the District of School and was formally admitted to the ence attended the Howard University Law timbers forsure!Aftergraduation,Clar felt like hitting an oak tree. Shivered my player, he hit the line straight up and it tice one fall day in 1962. A former soccer football playerwhenItackledhimatprac- Clarence McKee ’65 [email protected] 06039-0800; Fax (860)435-8116;wde- School, P. O. Box 800, Lakeville, Conn. Walter E. “Skip” DeMelle, Jr., The Hotchkiss H ’65 (630) 963-0627;[email protected] Avenue, Downers Grove, Ill. 60515-4439; BryanWolsky,Mary-Jo 5461Hillcrest WS ’64 Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 35 was a sophomore tery Television first FloridaLot- creation of the force behindthe was the guiding TV in Tampa and owner ofWTVT- - - - into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in tember 2006. EricBloomwasinducted Buffalo, became newgrandparentsinSep - Pat, a Latin teacher at Nichols School in at the University at Buffalo, dean intheCollegeofArtsandSciences Renaissance historyandseniorassociate Charles (Sam)Stinger, professor of Tuscany and spent a week in Florence. Lorie SchoenGurian recently visited Institute inSanAntonio.BobGurianand working for The Southwest Research rophysiology and is a retired Army colonel Harv Watson whoearnedaPh.D.inneu- Petersburg communitygroups.Hesees business andisthechairofseveralSt. College). JimAlbright has a consulting you do for William Smith (and the other Mara, foryourroleinthis,andallthat their lives. On behalf of 1966, thank you, about theimpactthatcourseshadon tion syllabi in the mail. All spoke fondly mentioned receivingtheWestern Civiliza- severalfolks Kudos toMaraO’Laughlin; [email protected] daigua, N.Y. 14424; (585) 394-1825; John Norvell,227West Canan- Avenue, H ’66 [email protected] Tenafly, N.J. 07670-2230; (201) 569-7228; Elizabeth Johnston DeRosa, 71 Forest Road, WS ’65 senior. Thisismy39 I am inching up the seniority at Hotchkisswithonlyoneteachermore ladder [email protected]) his old Phi Sig brothers. (His email address: greetings toallofhisfriends,especially race onMemorialDayweekend.Hesends Reunion, AndyrantheSpringLake5K Trying to stay fit for our next Class of ’65 the carrier “Midway” in San Diego, Calif. Dentistry last June at convocation aboard mastership fromtheAcademyofGeneral and cosmetic dentistry. He received a continues to enjoy practicing family AndyGalante wrote that he is alive and well in New Jersey where he have accomplished.Way togo,Clarence! It’s nicetoknowwhatformerteammates Center forPublicPolicy inTallahassee. of the Board of Trustees of the Collins Butterworth. Clarence is also a Member torney GeneralandLawSchoolDeanBob Passage CommitteebyformerFloridaAt- Thomas LawSchoolAdvisoryBoardsBar Team andappointedChairmanoftheSt. Charlie Crist to his Transition Leadership County. HewasnamedbyGovernor-Elect Nominating Commission serving Broward send italong. willing to report anything I can get. Please much news from you, but I am certainly the country. All is well. I have received not independent school libraries throughout programming andconstructionfornew Thinking, and I continue to consult on the Global UnderstandingandIndependent the originalgymnasiumintoaCenterfor TV. I’moverseeing theadaptivereuseof cation and no cell phones, iPods or cable in whichtherewasnotinstantcommuni- from the ’past’ and cannot believe a world colleagues scratch their heads with stories the challengeseachday. My(very)young feel I am still going strong and enjoying th year here, and I

and his wife classnotes PHOTOS

Priya Tahiliani and Craig Haas ’99 were married in a traditional three day Hindu ceremony on Jul. 3, 2006 in Boston, Mass. Those celebrating with the couple here are Jessica Thibeau ’99, Rene DeGeronimo-Wilson ’99, Erik Hastings ’97, Beth Sharistanian ’99 and Gregg Snyder ’01 (l to r).

Alums reunited and celebrated the wedding of Glenn ’03 and Sarah Swanton Madio ’02 in Bolton, Mass. on 9/8/07. Those photographed here are Dalton Harben ’01 , Matt Ferry ’03, Chris Hovey ’02, Mike Kelly ’03, Chris ’02 and Jessica Norton Dentone ’02, Amanda Bates ’02, Linnea Green 01, Laura Apostolou Hovey ’02, Alex Marsh ’05, Anne McPheeters 03, Bob Spencer ’03, Adi Patwardhan ’02, Geoff Didier ’02, Jon Kloss ’03, Joy Klappholz ’01, Shawn Palmer ’02, Adrian Mott ’03, Glenn ’03 and Sarah Swanton Madio ’02, Susie Ortega ’02, Annie Madio Sutton ’00 and Aaron Eaton ’03.

On a chance meeting, Abby Taylor ’99 and Janine Waller ’99 crossed paths at Yellowstone National These adorable pumpkins, Javon and Jayden, Park in July 2007. Taylor had been traveling the belong to Lervan Johnny ’04 and her husband, country, and Waller was spending her day off at Julian Atticot. Dressed up for Halloween here, Yellowstone, where she is a park ranger. these twins were born on Father’s Day, June 17.

The respected choirmaster, composer and conductor Lindsay A. J. Lafford L.H.D. ’87, P ’65, P ’71 led the Arizona Chorus Cantemus and the Apperson Strings.

The very newly weds Mari Ramirez-Santana ’93 and her husband, Jeffrey, smiled for a quick photo before riding off to their Vice President of Institutional Advancement Bob O’Connor, Honorary Trustee Bruce N. Bensley honeymoon after their ceremony at St. ’51, L.H.D. ’01, P ’98, President Mark D. Gearan, Jerri P ’82 and Art de Cordova ’56, Margaret of Cortona Church in Little Ferry, Colleen McDonough ’98 and her partner, L.H.D. ’05, P'82 to celebrate Trustee L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 (center) and Judith N.J. on May 28, 2005. Lizzy Beach, smiled at the starting line of Melly’s wedding on Labor Day Weekend. the Zappos.com marathon in Las Vegas. McDonough ran the marathon in honor of a friend with Leukemia.

36 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 Christine Curry’05andMattDaley’03 (kneeling,ltor). ’00, HobartDirectorofAthleticsMike Hanna’68P’99,AaronBackhaus’00,NickGrimshaw’04(ltor)aswell asDebbieMinarick’05, ’00, StachuraYoder, Yoder, RichBarlette’01,CharlieLonergan’00,DaveCain ’00,PaulDeep’01,AssistantFootballCoachKevinDeWall ’03, JennSmithJesseAquilino’02, CarolineWenzel ’05,Will Kamery’02,HeatherTirrell ’03,FrancesPaceLonerganKevinPhillips fellow alumscelebratingatthereception were:KatieMadia’03,SaraBethEuwer’05,ChrissyD’Amico’84,Amy Pendergast ’03,MariaPaoff Alyson Stachura’03andAssistantFootball CoachScottYoder ’01weremarriedatSt.Mary’s ChurchinCanandaiguaonJune29.Friends and day onthewaterduringareunioninHiltonHeadIsland,S.C. (front), LeslieJ.Stark’59andAlexScheeren’60(ltor)enjoyeda Scheeren ’59,NancyHack’60,BobWil Lynch ’62 Bob Masteller’60,ZugLernerWill Weinstien ’60,Fritz Classes of1977gatheredinBermudafora30threunionvisit. Brennan Somps,andGinnyFolsomUmiker(ltor),allfromthe Shirley BerryAbrahams,HelenMurrayRichards,LeslieHowarth the Norvell’s thisyear. Best ’62P’84andEricHallAnderson’59spentHalloweentogetherat John Norvell’66P’99,’02, MelissaSharonPeckham Schneider ’04. McKinney, JesseCote’04,JeffreyTalbot ’04,JeremyCooney’04andChris Professor ofPhilosophyScottBrophy’78,GeoscienceBrooks here areMatthewKetaineck’04,AshleighTreiber ’05,AliciaSands Vicky HendersonThompson’04andBrian’04.Thosephotographed Alums andfacultygatheredonJuly28,2007inGeneva,N.Y. fortheweddingof Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 37 a weekintheOuterBanks. ’06 andWilliam Earl’06posedforaphotoafterreuniting Matt Dow-Allen’06,William Glaab’06,RobertDrimmer Sigma ChibrothersMichaelO’Connor’06,NickEast’08, Camp inBaghdadduringtheirservice Iraq. with InfantryOfficerMichaelRizzotti ’01 at Victory Base Lieutenant KyleMoore’01,MilitaryProsecutor metup Ryan Schwanke’00. Will Schwanke,sonofRich’98and Athletics MikeHanna)and“Statesman” (granddaughter ofDirectorHobart family are“Heron”EmilieHanna These newadditionstotheHWS

classnotes THE FUND FOR HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH re-enactor. Hobart changed my life. I met my wife, Diane Hall (Keuka College ’67) at a Thetes party and married her in Hawaii in 1970. We have a wonderfully creative David Deming ’75, Chair daughter writing screenplays in Holly- of the HWS Board of wood. Diane and I have worked together since 1989 as Fitzgerald Associates, our Trustees, wants YOU to executive search firm. All of which is to say make your annual gift to Hobart was two wonderful experiences, one very social and one purely academic. the Colleges NOW! I have enormous respect for the Colleges and brilliant and fond memories of all the He will give HWS good times and many of you. It will have been great seeing some of you in June $100 for EACH gift and hearing about a lot of things I didn’t re- made by an alumna, member. So that’s my story. What’s yours? Being your class correspondent has been alumnus or parent dur- a labor of love, but now it is time for me ing the month of April.* to pass the torch. One of you has to take over this most enjoyable role. Inevitably you will have to deal with obituaries, Make your annual gift fewer weddings and a variety of boomer retirement stories, but trust me, you will count even more this enjoy making those connections again. *Wow! He’s willing month. Help us make There is no money in it but the psychic to go to $50,000! David pay! rewards are significant. For my first official act as your new class correspondent I would publicly like to thank Geoff Fitzgerald for the fabulous job Online: www.hws.edu/onlinegiving he’s done in this correspondent capacity since what seems like our graduation 40 ways to Mail: The Fund for Hobart and William Smith years ago. Geoff has always managed to 615 S. Main Street get fresh, interesting tidbits of classmate give Geneva, NY 14456 news and present it in a compelling style. Indeed, I have a tough act to follow, Phone: 1-877-HWS-GIFT or Respond to an HWS Connect student caller especially as I’m seeing how difficult it is to get news! (Please help me!!!) I know October 2007. While on tour, he recently Gross is on sabbatical this year, and has rooming with William A. (Bill) Burkett. Geoff was at our Fortieth Reunion and connected with Dee Sparago ’67. She been living in Israel as a visiting professor That friendship has survived four decades covered a lot of the events already. From retired from Albuquerque’s school at Hebrew University. He plans to spend despite my wearing his new London Fog my perspective, the campus looked better, system. Ken Grossberg is on sabbatical the late spring and summer months at raincoat to Keuka and using it as a beach the staff were more attentive and friendly from Waseda and is in Israel through Apr. Harvard’s Reischauer Institute, but will be blanket. Remember the FOC (Freshman and the enthusiasm and promise of even 2008. He will then be a visiting scholar at back in Tokyo by September. Outing Club)? That’s unfortunate, and we better things to come was compelling. Harvard before returning to Tokyo. Mi- all apologize. A few of us felt there was a Things have changed and grown so much chael David continues his career teaching need for a fraternity alternative given the that I had to ask directions to the new English as a second language. Rich Beck grade requirement to participate in formal registration building. If you haven’t retuned and his wife celebrated their fourtieth WS ’66 rush. The FOC did its best to provide it. to the campus in years, do yourself a favor anniversary in Europe. He retired in Sharlene Schmidt Vichness, 24 Morgan- We still meet fairly regularly and those and plan a trip. The changes and upgrades December after 22 years as the Liability tine Road, Roseland, N.J., 07068; (973) friendships have also survived years of to the physical plant are unbelievable and Claims Manager for the State of California. 228-0709; [email protected] exaggerated and inaccurate memories, President Gearan and his staff have the Dan Connell teaches Communications none of which have the added advantage Colleges on a straight path to even more and International Relations and is preparing of being true. I have served as President excellence. It was good to see so many of a multi-disciplinary course on “Conflict and of the FOC since its founding in 1963 my former classmates at Reunion. From a Identity in Sudan” for Simmons College H ’67 despite several coup attempts and corrupt selfish perspective, I was touched to see in Boston. Bob Gale, executive director voting practices. Late in the spring of so many of my former Kappa Sigma broth- of Clinical Research at Celegene Corp, Joel Shepard, 398 Inverness Drive, Winston- ’65, Dean Witte suggested that I take a ers at Reunion, thanks to the aggressive develops new cancer therapies and is also Salem, N.C. 27107; (336)207-7724; sabbatical and think about those 4 Ds and round-up efforts of Finley Middleton and a Visiting Professor at the Imperial College [email protected] an incomplete. He said in a fatherly way Steve Cohen. Present at the celestial roll- in London. He is frequent contact with Alumni House received the following note that I was on academic probation, social call were the aforementioned brothers Eric Lax, Barry Slater, Woody Jewett, from former cor- probation and disciplinary probation. A hat plus Bill “Flash” Fraser, Rick Van Horn, Al Taylor ’67 and Ray Endreny. Bob’s respondent Geof- trick! Asked what Dave Parmelee, Andy Rhoades, and brother, Steven Gale ’69, works at frey Fitzgerald that meant for my George Ruffner. Nobody had changed the U.S. Agency for International Develop- for the summer Sudan and future at Hobart, (much!), and everyone has enjoyed their ment with Under Secretary of State Karen edition of the he said I could not modicum of success, happiness and failure Hughes. His prior posting was at the Na- Survey: As I write Jeans in Saga run for any student in their lives. Andy Rhoades has recently tional Security Council under Condoleezza this I am anticipat- government office. retired after a successful career as an IT Rice. Steve lives next to Robert Funseth ing our Fortieth That did it for me. I Aerospace Program. Like me, Rick Van ’48, recipient of the Hobart Medal of Ex- Reunion in June, which as you read this, packed up and headed west. In 1970, old- Horton enjoys hunting and dog training cellence, and meets regularly with USDA’s will have come and gone. I hope I will have er, wiser, married and a veteran (I would and is thinking about making the latter Senior Trade Advisor Mark Manis ’69, his seen you there and hope we will have have attended more classes if I knew how his second career. Dave Parmelee is Hale Hall dorm mate, to formulate U.S. recognized each other. Forty-four years quickly the draft board would find out I still working as an insurance executive, trade policy. As for, me, John Norvell, my ago as a young rube from the wilds of was a free agent), I returned to Hobart as is Finley Middleton, although the wife, Bonnie, and I went to Anchorage, Philadelphia’s suburbs, walking on campus and graduated in 1972. My senior year I siren song of retirement beckons them Alaska to celebrate the 30th birthday of in the fall of 1963 was a life-altering experi- was in Katy Cook’s Joyce seminar along both. Steve Cohen is a very successful our daughter, Amy Beth Norvell Krajci ence. I was naïve enough to bring fake ID with a Willie Smith freshman who was industrial psychologist who sold his own ’99. She was born there when I was flying and slap it on the Oaks bar as I ordered in fourth grade when I was a freshman, company to the company he now works F-4 Phantoms out of Elmendorf AFB. my first of one of those 30 cent pints only wearing a beanie and being yelled at by for. George Ruffner has made his bones Overall, we had a great time, but the place to be told by Dutch in his inimitable man- Joseph (Joe) DeSimone ’65 for wearing in the diplomatic field as the Senior Com- is much bigger and busier than when we ner that the drinking age was 18 in N.Y., jeans to Saga. It was a different experience mercial Officer for Germany. Flash Fraser lived there. So I guess the moral is “You or younger in Geneva if you had cash. 30 the second time around. The only campus has gone from long-time teacher to can go home again, but don’t expect it to cents a pint! With a record player and the types around my age were professors and, restaurant owner and entrepreneur while be the same.” entire oeuvre of the Kingston Trio and of course, Tommy the Traveler, who was yours truly labors on for a few more years Alumni House has learned that Ken Gene Pitney, I made my home in Durfee, last spotted in Oklahoma as a Civil War as an IT Logistics executive for New Breed

38 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 601-4120; [email protected] Apt. 10-R, Riverdale, N.Y. 10463; (718) Patricia A.M. Serafinn, 2500 Johnson Avenue, WS ’68 put somethingtogetherforReunion time. material tomakeitinteresting,Iwilltry whether in the end I think there is enough how fruitful this request proves to be, and any lettersthattheysend.Dependingon give mepermissiontousepassagesfrom who sends me letters also write that they have and will ask specifically that anybody sion from those whose letters I already would beveryhelpful.Iwillgetpermis- explanation of the context of the letters the same topic would be appreciated. Any writing about experiences of friends on William Smith classmates who may be would be willing to photocopy for me? have letteronthesamesubjectthatyou be aninterestingproject.Doanyofyou ing excerpts from these letters would time onmyhands,thoughtthatcompil- I am recently retired and, with some free and the draft, whether in or out of service. thinking about relative to military service what we were doing and what we were Vietnam era in which we write about several classmates written during the Roger Turner wrote:Ihavelettersfrom Largo, Fla.33770;[email protected] Carl J. Barba, Jr. , 241 Cleveland Avenue, H ’68 living inextremeWestern China. Jane Trice whomovedayearagoisstill [email protected] ford, Conn.06492-1749;(203)284-8278; Maggie Fry Carr, 1249Yale Walling Avenue, - WS ’67 Penn Yan. Sendmeyournewsplease! we usedtohaveattheBoyScoutcampin thinking “beach party” – just like the ones hopes to move there in a few years. I’m retirement home in Wilmington, N.C. and five grandchildren. Pete is also building a around thehouseandchaseafterhis consultant, Pete likes to garden, fix things When not jet setting around the world as a member of the senior executive Service. New York and Washington D.C. as a of duty in Toronto, Honolulu, Los Angeles, bride of 37 years, Mary Alice, spend tours with US Customs that saw Pete and his customs consultant after a 32 year career Baish isenjoyingasecondcareeras sia) sentmeaverywelcomenote.Pete couldn’t attendreunion(hewasinIndone- our nicestandbestlovedclassmateswho guess some things have changed! One of up totheweehoursof10:30PM.Well, I of you.We allpartiedheartyandstayed Colleges. Way togo,Steve!We’re proud long and faithful efforts on behalf of the receive a prestigious alumni award for his we were elated to witness Steve Cohen a casualty of Vietnam. On a happier note, a brother who left this life way too early, cancer thisyear, andforTom Osborne, Insogna, who lost a valiant fight to beloved brother, Anthony “Tony” said aprayerforourrecentlydeceased, our very dilapidated Fraternity house and Logistics in High Point, NC. We prayed in R R EU EU NION NION the big event. the bigevent. work togethertogetagoodturnoutfor notes fresh and interesting. We need to away. Sendmesomenewstokeepthese Fortieth Reunion is less than two years endure. Hip Hobart! Speaking of time, our Charlie and I critique, and Carol and Cindy 3 for our annual look at the Statesmen. the Hobart/UnionfootballgameonNov. We are planning on getting together at home on the Sound in Norwalk, Conn. Old Greenwich and are downsizing to a his wife Carol have sold their house in very proudparents.CharlieTaney and about a career in library science. We are History Honor Society. She is thinking has beeninductedintotheInternational two, Abby, isasenioratGettysburgand school music teacher. Daughter number marriage of our daughter, Betsy, a high plans and preparations of the impending local museums. Also, she is working on the a lot of time volunteering at a couple of Cynthia, has retired, and we are spending onto the ball. Fond memories! My wife, Collin’s uncanny ability as a runner to hold and tackler and exploits asapunter ing aboutCali’s He wasreminisc- ity golftournament. lins ’68forachar Cali andJohnCol- flying toNewJerseymeetupwithJohn his three sons called 3 Brothers. John was Louis. He has opened a restaurant with brough, and he is still practicing law in St. I havereceivedanotefromJohnYar- [email protected] N.Y. 12059;(518)872-9432;;Stam- Paul Stambach, 37 O’Hanlon, East Berne, H ’69 into Pat Collins,Education Professor at words out of her mouth, when we ran anyone I knew. No sooner were the finally visitacity, andImight notruninto Park. Maryaliceremarked howwemight from ourCopleySquareHoteltoFenway League Championshipseries.We walked to catch the first game of the American 25 years. Maryalice and I drove to Boston to read a book for the first time in over both my wife and Hobbie. I even had time to beingablespendqualitytimewith from threeyearsofnothavingadayoff get married and get a teaching job. I went Samantha graduate from William Smith, I married Maryalice; and I have watched the restaurantandstartedanewcareer; and inaskillednurseryfacility;Ihavesold mother spent six months in the hospital my last column, my father has died; my as though I can never get caught up. Since lines have come and gone, and it seems a column,Ihavemissedtwo.Thedead- I am back. After 22 years of never missing [email protected] tour Falls, N.Y. 14865, (607) 535-4257; Pulos, 215Genesee Street, Mon- John A. H ’70 376-2998; [email protected] Hermosa Beach, Calif. 90254; (310) Ginny Knight Sargent, 2008 Rhodes Street, WS ’69 - The Peace Corps Cosie and Cosie and ’04 has recently graduated from Cornell son grow there. obviously having a great time watching his by hisdad.HelovesHobart,andBrad is Chi inthesameroomformerlyoccupied he is playingsoccerandlivingatDelta Peace Corps. after graduation. For now a senioratHobartandplanstojointhe Brad Davidson has a son, Greg, who is Tom Vere andtheirwivesinColorado. for dinnerwitholdfriendsKeith Griffith, attend. He decided to drive and stopped time toreadaJoelRose novel. the information coming and now have I nowamgettingcaughtupsocankeep the lack of information over the past year. being missed.Ionceagainapologizefor and enjoyCosie’scompany. Heisalready other professors at Cosie’s to work, talk sixties, many of us met Joe DiGange and years ofourdaysinGeneva,thelate because of poor health. For the last three forced to give-up his famed meeting place closed. Cosie, now well into his 80’s, was a note on the front door that the bar had during the Trustee Weekends and found looked forward to seeing my old friend sad personalnote,Cosie’shasclosed.I ity time taking about the Red Sox. On a ing theAlumniCouncilandisinlineto Bob Gilmanwasintownrepresent- is beginning his second year on the board. well represented.RichardWasserman the FallTrustee Weekend. Ourclasswas off, for 17 years. I have just returned from 2007. Joel worked on the book, on and “The Blackest Bird,” came out in Mar. ranging in ages from 26 to six. His book, a new book. He also has four children, Hobart andWilliamSmith.JoelRose has Syracuse. cross country to DJ an Oldies party in tioned inmye-mails,RickBondcame selling biometricsoftware.AsImen- and hasalsogonebacktoworkpart-time websiteadministrator is thecommunity’s they’ve both become very involved. Roger enjoying retirement in Florida, where Roger Allenand his wife, Nancy, (Cell); [email protected] N.J. 07830;908-832-5052908-528-6168 Roland Misarti,1 Tall Timber Dr., Califon, H ’71 everyone’s updates! back the postcards. We all like to have kitchen! We are adjusting. To all: do send a reptile that shall remain nameless in the minus), hadaraccoonbetweenfloorsand have deerintheyard(bothaplusand extra space in a nice wooded area. We some surprisesbutarehappytohavethe home in August. We are experiencing Nathan and I moved into a lovely spacious new house and of course a new address! As the above address reflects, I have a [email protected] Ann Arbor, Mich.,48105;(734)482-3582; Christine Roberts Roy, 5112 Pheasant Trail, WS ’70

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and is the Noyes, daughterofCrosby Thanksgiving. and broughtseveralclassmateshomefor world’ story: his son attends Beloit College “Healing Stone.”Healsoshareda’small John Hersheyhas published a new book, the First Fleet on the USS Ronald Reagan. ensign intheNavycurrentlyassignedto Force after 30 years. His son, Nick, is an bakis isthathehasretiredfromtheAir peaks. ThenewsfromChrisHarlam- 46R, climbing all of New York’s that Events at the Aurora Inn. Brad also writes years ago. Hodde‘69 for a party at Tom’s a few Keating ’70,Tom Haight’72,andJeff three ofthemgottogetherwithAndy a psychologistoutsidePhiladelphia.The pets tosleep,andDaveHenrich’70, unblemished record in putting people’s Philadelphia with Doc like aduckling.Tom alsokeeps intouch moniker – he looked, walked and talked gressman Ducko,” that being his Hobart ’69 anddelightinbycallinghim“Con- Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen ’67 ( works downthehallfromRon Smothers scribing forGannett(USAToday), where he for TheJournalofCommerce. He’s now company. He sold that, and then wrote the AP and started a crisis communications such access. After many years, Tom left experts together for folks who will pay for Wellesley. She has a job in Boston bringing daughter is 22 and just graduated from ken forTheJerseyJournal. His younger Columbia atnightwhilecoveringHobo and getting her master’s in journalism at back home.Hisoldestdaughteris24 rapids 1770’s inn,thenridetheriver’s to canoe upstream on the canal to a circa smack on the Delaware River. He likes who is living in Upper Black Eddy, Pa., I gotanemailfromTom Baldwin’70 [email protected] Hartsdale, N.Y. 10530; (914) 946-7561; Carol BrownLaufer, 65CatersonTerrace, WS ’71 has beenmarriedto thesamewonder practices orthopedic surgery in Dallas and Taylor have remained best of friends. Jeff haven’t changedatall.”He andHowie that “asmuchaswehavechanged, reunion lastsummer. JeffKlein wrote It was great to see so many of you at hjlenz@cbs.com Barbara, Calif. 93105, (310) 750 5869, Henry Lenz, 1201 G Rebecca Lane, Santa H ’72 College inOhio. named head lacrosse coach at Kenyon other news is my younger son, Doug, was Alexander, who was born on July 18. My summer here. I have a new grandson, there for 35 years. at Lake Placid. Dick has coached soccer enjoyed avacationofboatingandhiking who isnowteaching. Heandhiswife him. Ialsoheardfrom Fred Schoenbrun, Northfield Mount Hermon named after cently byhavingthenewsoccerfieldat Hobart. DickPeller washonoredre- casually mentionedherdadhadattended

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- - classnotes ful woman for 31 years. His daughter, friendships, reminisce, share photos and years in the making and premiered at the Heather, was recently married, has enjoy each other. The campus may have Toronto Film Festival last year. H ’78 REUNION graduated from Baylor Medical School and changed dramatically since our Western is planning a career in dermatology. His Civ. days, but we haven’t. See you in June! William T. Martin, 46 Lake Shore Road, son, Jason, is a senior at Duke University, Lansing, N.Y. 14882-9029; (607) 533-8840; planning a career in orthopedics. He’ll be WS ’75 [email protected] seeing Ken Luks next year to celebrate H ’74 Mary E. Hughes, 11 Cliff St., Stonington, Don Atha and his wife, Rebecca, live in their fortieth high school reunion together. Conn. 06378; (860) 535-4997; mehu- Fairhope, Ala. Previously, they resided in Ken and wife Rachel Brown Luks ’73 Mike Orth, 810 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, [email protected] the high desert near Sedona, Ariz. Don has report that there is a lot going on in the Conn. 06095-3550; (860) 683-0340; mike l sold his printing business, and is looking Luks clan. The BIG announcement is that [email protected] forward to new adventures. Matt Far- daughter Rebecca is expecting. Their first rand is news director at WKOK-AM in grandchild: it’s so exciting! She is due at Bob Sena writes that he is still in Orlan- do, Fla., working as a graphic artist/media H ’76 Sunbury, Pa., and is enjoying it mightily. He the end of May. Not to be outdone by got his start in broadcasting at WEOS as a his big sister, last week Trevor became specialist for a computer-based course- Patrick Johnson, 5456 Diamond Place N.E., ware and training company. Recently, I had Bainbridge Island, Wash. 98110; (206) freshman, and fondly remembers hosting engaged. And their other son, Jeremy, says ’The Erudite Dimension,’ which was years he’s busy partying and not feeling the pres- the opportunity to catch up with fellow 855-4631; [email protected] classmate, Bill Boyle. Bill was here in ahead of its time in terms of talk radio. sure from all this at all! Tom Bradley’s H. Geoffrey Neale Matt stays in shape by biking and running, hobby of collecting autographs put him on Orlando for a busi- ness meeting. He’s was recently named and he participated in a modern biathlon a journey with the son of the man who al- Chief Financial Of- in 2006, which included running and fire- most ended the world. Bradley drove last president of Boyle Eagle Viewing Hotels in New Jersey. ficer and a Principal arms. Sam (Francis) Parisette-Herzog summer from Providence to Boston with of Symmes Maini & and his wife, Sabrina, have lived in North Sergei Khrushchev. Yes, that Khrushchev. He and his wife, Mari- and The Big 5-0 anne, have renovated McKee Associates Carolina for the last 25 years. They own Bradley had sent a letter requesting the (SMMA). Mr. Neale Herzog Veneers, an eco-friendly wood ve- famous son’s autograph, and they soon a lovely farmhouse in the country, where he enjoys playing his joined SMMA in neer distribution company that has Green became friends through their correspon- 1992 and was most recently the firm’s certification for sustainable woods through dence. The face-to-face encounter came sitar for relaxation. That’s pretty much it. Keep those cards and letters coming, guys. accounting manager. Robert Cox writes the Forest Stewardship Council. Their about when Khrushchev invited Bradley that he just wants to say hello to any and son flies for Atlantic Southeast Airlines as to be his guest and chauffeur at a speak- all that might be coming to the Savannah, a first officer in Atlanta and their daughter ing engagement at the John F. Kennedy Ga. area. He has lived there for over 20 attends college in New York City at the Presidential Library and Museum in June. WS ’74 years now and truly believes that Savannah School of the Visual Arts. Doug Weeks Bradley drove Khrushchev from his home Joanne Conrad, P.O. Box 7298, Cape Por- is the most beautiful city in the US. He is living in Fort Worth, Texas, where he is in Providence to Boston for the event. started The Home Team Inspection Ser- a senior bank examiner for the Texas De- “Signatures are all unique and bring you poise, Maine. 04014; (207) 967-4914; jc@ conradgroupintl.com vice in 2002 and now has a nice business partment of Banking. In 2006, he received closer to the person,” Bradley writes. that allows him time to be with and watch his diploma from the Graduate School Among his collection are six presidents Will Hochman wrote me following his three girls in their respective endeav- of Banking at Colorado. He is staying and celebrities Spencer Tracy, John Wayne my mention of Kurt Vonnegut’s gradu- ors; Nora,16, Sara, 13, and Kelly, 9. He very busy. His wife, Melissa, works in the and Brigitte Bardot. Finally, Karen and I ation speech in a recent column. Will is married Kathy Gallagher 18 years ago and Alumni Relations Office at Texas Christian have returned to New York City after a currently Associate Professor of English couldn’t be happier. Where is Hickerson? University and daughter, Phoebe, is in sec- long and wonderful sabbatical in Santa at Southern Connecticut State University ond grade. The family enjoys riding horses Barbara. We plan to get a new schnauzer in New Haven, Conn. Will is a published in remote places. Last summer they rode puppy to walk in Central Park! Please keep poet and his works can be found at http:// in the mountains above Red River, N.M. sending me your news to share with old library.stmarytx.edu/pgpress/authors/ WS ’76 and are envisioning rides over the English friends and classmates! will_hochman/index.html. Congratula- Susan Pritchard McCutcheon, 157 Enfield countryside during a trip to Britain next tions, Will! Like me, Will mentions that Falls Road, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850; (607) summer. Our Thirtieth Reunion is coming he married later than most, and it was to 272-4468; [email protected] up in 2008. Hope everyone can make it. his high school sweetheart. He writes, “as WS ’72 always, parallel illumination makes even Marcia McPherson Lichtman, 105 West the past brighter and as always, best hopes REUNION University Street, Alfred, N.Y. 14802; (607) in the future...or in the words of Procol H ’77 WS ’78 587-8529; [email protected] Harem, shine on brightly!” Betsy Bailey Robert Long, Suite 305, 674 County Square Linden Jackett, 125 Rumford Street, Con- Guzenski and I recently connected cord, N.H., 03301-4571. (603) 225-4267; here in Cape Porpoise for a late summer Drive, Ventura, Calif. 93003-5402; (805) 658-0066; [email protected] [email protected] REUNION meal together. I finally met her husband, H ’73 Ron, whom I’ve heard of for 30 years. Dwight Shepard’s son, Ted ’04, got Timothy M. Richards, 700 Iron Post Road, Great guy! Their rock-climbing son, Paul, married June 30 to Jess Fortier, who was a Moorestown, N.J., 08057; (856) 802-1208; married in October in a small chapel in student at William Smith for two years. His H ’79 [email protected] Girdwood, Alaska. Betsy and Ron have two best men were friends of his at Ho- been traveling extensively for rafting and bart. Thomas A. Mackie, of the environ- Need Class correspondent Greg Lewicki and his wife Anita Ket- eagle viewing. So nice to finally have the mental law firm Mackie Shea O’Brien, PC, Cornelius “Neil” Colley is well and cham ’74 dropped me a note asking to time! A gang of friends once again gath- recently accepted a “Best Place to Work” living in Brookville, N.Y. He and his wife share that they have just moved to a new ered in northwest Rhode Island at Terry and “Most Environmentally Conscious have three children. One is in college, his address in the Philadelphia area. Their Bates’ place for a glorious weekend of fall Company” award on behalf of his law firm. daughter in her senior year at Choate and new address is 22 William Howard Drive, weather and a bonfire by the pond. Except Of the honor, Tom said, “This is really a his son is in seventh grade at Green Vale. Glen Mills, PA 19342. Greg and Anita both for the fives in front of our ages, we all reflection of the employees who make our work at L & L Kiln Mfg. and L & L Special (Irka Elsevier, Steve Pines, Terry, Vicki office such a great place to work.” Tom Furnace. Greg co-owns the businesses Shepard Murray, husband Nate, myself has been practicing environmental law with his brother. and my husband, Bob Nelson) look just for 26 years and represents local, national WS ’79 the same as when we had ones and twos and international developers of alternative Brigitte Adsit Barrell, 25 Hodge Avenue, Buf- in front of our ages! Believe it. energy and environmental service facilities. falo, N.Y. 14222-2015; H: (716) 883-6443; WS ’73 REUNION Of: (716) 883-2200; [email protected] Marjorie Torelli, 366 North Main Street, Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424; (585) 393-0649; H ’75 WS ’77 Are we all 50 yet? I just hit the mark, and I [email protected] know that Megan Brandeis Gladstone Zack Chaikin, 252 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tap- Kristin C. Ohms-McNamara, 63 High Ridge isn’t far behind. We weren’t the youngest John Cochran, Joanne Lyons Dunne pan, N.J. 07675; [email protected] Avenue, Ridgefield, Conn. 06877; Tel & Fax: people in our class, but pretty close, so and Ginnie Bacheler have begun work (203) 438-9724; [email protected] I am figuring that most of us have now on contacting members of the class of Frederick Clarkson is in the cast of a seen those two, larger than life numbers 1973 for our Thirty-Fifth Reunion coming major Hollywood documentary that opens on various cards and cakes. And now I’m up in June 2008, and they want to see you in New York on Oct. 3. The film, Lake getting fan mail from the AARP! Speak- there! Mark the weekend (June 6-8) and of Fire, seeks to be the definitive film on ing of mail, I recently received a postcard plan to come back to campus to re-new the politics of abortion in the U.S. was 15 from the VonTrapp family. Jarvis Coffin and Tony Reid were in Stowe for Peter Koekkoek’s surprise fiftieth birthday

40 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 ily. Iam a CityManagerGardiner, Maine. JeffKobrock writes: Live in Gardiner,Maine withwife,Cindy, and daughter, Em- insists hewillnotgoquietly! Grogan ’81,andhisthreechildren.He with hislovelywife, entious objectorandfugitivefromjustice, Instead, he’slivingunderground,aconsci Troy, N.Y. ifhe’dlistened tohismother. JohnGroganwrites:Could’ve been ajudgelivinginhishometownof College ofConstructionLawyers. Association. ElectedtotheAmerican tor for 2007” for the American Arbitration England. Received the“Outstanding Direc- America and2007SuperLawyersinNew John Bulmanwrites: Recently honored by2007-2008BestLawyersin traveling to watch the games. the last 5 years. Our favorite past-time is director at Acosta Sales and Marketing for England College. As for me, I have been a Beth, is a manager at Western New high schoolandplayinghockey. Mywife, baseball. Youngest son, TJ, is a junior in New EnglandCollegeandalsoplaying Poli Sci. Andrew is a freshman at Western on a baseball scholarship and majoring in Peter, is a sophomore at UCONN, playing Peter Fatse writes: Family isstill well living and in Hampden, Mass. Oldest son, up withmykids. work in our community and trying to keep am spending a lot of time doing volunteer year, and Scott, doing well in tenth grade. I for son, Steven, heading off to college next Aon Re Global Fac. We are very excited sons, Steven and Scott. Still working with ColeShafferwrites: I am living Cumming, Ga.withwife,Nohra,andtwo in touch withsomeThetaDelts. New Milfordsincegraduation.Stayingin Changed jobs Mar. 2007. I have lived in Thomas Lawler writes: First marriageto Donna October 23, 2004. No children. care toallU.S.citizens. reduce errorsandimprovethedeliveryof level todevelopaU.S.healthcaresystem mandate arealityandworkatsystems care sector. I hope to work to make this of this decade to computerize the health (IOM) put out a mandate in the early years air line industry. The Institute of Medicine other industries such as banking and the health caresystem,whichisfarbehind work, butinhelpingtocomputerizeour finish mycareerinmedicine,notclinical in Mar. 2008. I am currently job hunting to cal Informatics,whereIplantograduate year IenteredamastersprograminMedi- -- mylastemployerin2005.Thissame general practicefor18.IleftPrevea Clinic in 1987.Ipracticedinternalmedicine program and graduated from the program (Buffalo) InternalMedicineresidency degree. I attended residency at the SUNAB Buffalo. Igraduatedin1984withanM.D. I wentontoMedicalschoolatSUNY- HWS in1980withaB.S.Mathematics. Kevin P. Rosteing writes: I graduated from 701-8711; [email protected] Pa. 18913-0157;(215) 297-9490; Fax (215) William J. Heffern, P.O. Box 157, Carversville, H ’80 abet the fete. friends from Buffalo and Park School to party. I am told that there were also old you dear’old’friends!” except to say, “Happy half a century to all ol’ KA song. Well that’s about it for now Jarv and Tony serenaded Peter with a good

And like true frat brothers, Carolyn Binder - hear what you are up to! have a chance. Everyone would like to at Vail. Please send me a note when you at Hobart and is taking a year off to work son, Chris’10finished his freshman year Kellyin O’Brien Boston in October. Her and KimMathernCapobianco and with Dave had anicevisit Jenco. She Friedlander from Lynne I did hear this time. much news section instead of the beginning! Not ourselves in the middle of the Classnotes seems impossible that we could be finding year, so let me know how you celebrate! It A lotofuswillbehittingthebig5-0this I hope this newsletter finds everyone well. [email protected] Charlottesville, Va. 22902; (434) 295-9813; Kathleen Hare Day, 1216 Foxchase Ridge, WS ’80 about your life. about yourlife. send me whatever you would like to share who would like to know about you. Please There arefriendsfromyourcollegedays to stay in touch, but it is worth the effort. a visitfromcollegefriend?It’snoteasy contacted after many years? Have you had years ago clearly shined. Who have you our friendship that had begun so many was greatre-connectingwithDebbie,and nephew whowasthemusicaldirector. It the performance along with Debbie’s in July. We had lunch together before ModernMillie”early see “Thoroughly to the Mac-Haydn summer theater to I (along with some relatives), would go that my sophomore year roommate and while she was nearby. It was arranged wondered ifImightmeetupwithher a short journey from my house, and attending amusicalplayinChatham, York toseefamily. Shehopedtoinclude to travel from Indiana to western New Debra BidwellStuder, who had plans Over the summer I had an email from [email protected] 01053-0104; (413)584-6274;pa- bon Road, PO Box 104, Leeds, Mass. Pamela Freund- Levesque,111Audu WS ’81 Downers Grover. Financial Group/NorthwesternMutualin School, and Lynne works for the Effner cross country at Wheaton North High can LitandCreativeWriting andcoaches Hobart crosscountry. JeffteachesAmeri- and hashedoveroldtimeslifesince Jeff andLynne drankNewBelgium1554s tournament. At this mini-reunion, Mike, man Potter on their way to a soccer stopped intoseeJeffandLynne Berg- McDevitt ’79anddaughter, Bridget, Over MemorialDayweekend,Mike 434- 8916;[email protected] Road, Gasport, N.Y. 14067-9503; (716) Ronald J.Fermandez, 7857ChestnutRidge H ’81 Conscientious Objector Conscientious Objector and SummerTheater leave ActandRelated Litigation2 Sector Guide to the Family and Medical Act” (Lowman & Littlefield), “A Federal Guide to the Family and Medical Leave books in2007,“A SchoolAdministrator’s Carl Boslandwrites:Publishedthree (Fax) 410-337-2674;[email protected] Towson, Md. 21286; (Tel) 410-337-2676; Carle,M.D.,618SussexRoad, Kenneth A. H ’82 Toni FinchMillerhastakenajobas exploring new options as empty-nesters. off tocollegenextfall,weareopen GregMillerwrites: Toni moving toManhattan.Withourlastchild and I are book published. ’86 and brother. Working on getting a through mysistersLibby Mead Stowell alums in the Portland area. Keep in touch much liketotouchbasewithanyHWS our schedules and five kids. I would very Ore. My wife, Amy, and I are busy with George Mead writes: I am currentlypracticing law in my law firm in West Linn, the UniversityofPittsburghinApril2007. Brock Onquewrites: I completed Ph.D.my in Public and International Affairs at of spark! “Hoogie” Romano ’82, and I’ve run out Pete Hinman’77,TimConway’84Joe Dave Watkins ’81,Peter Buck’81, Sean McCooey’78,JimRamage ’81, Tom Connor’81,GeoffFitzgerald’67 , ’83, BruceBarber’80DaleTills’82 campus. ThetaboysincludedBob Loonie to celebratetheinvitationreturn this past fall at the Williams Club in NY in Geneva. Many Theta Delts connected 16 alumnigameintheenclosed“Cooler” week but should be fit to play in the Feb. few ribs skating in a father-son game last Cameron Lochheadwrites:Brokea Sean Fox ’84. John Sipher’83,MikeMartin’84 and and Cortlandnatives,Kevin Martin’82, January in Florida with other Hobart grads the ElderStatesmanLacrosseTeam in grade loves lacrosse. I’m going to play with College next year, and Colby (son), ninth senior in high school, attending Ithaca JoeReagan writes:LiveinCortland, N.Y. Married to Laurie. Two kids -- Bailey, get togetherinNov. in New York at the annual Theta Delta Chi visiting with my fellow fraternity brothers programs in the Monterey area. Enjoyed coaching and organizing the youth lacrosse kids, Zack, 17, Abby, 15, Eli, 11. I’m busy DaleTillswrites:LivinginMonterey, Calif. with the wife, Debbie, and three to all 82ers. teams proves equally rewarding. Greetings Coaching my sons’ baseball and football on Native Americans and the Cold War. Univ. Press is publishing my next book environmental in November; Harvard tee. I recently co-edited a book on global and chairtheEarthDayPlanningCommit- work on several sustainably committees aspects that made it so compelling). I also education, including the experiential University (put to good use my Hobart History and World History at Villanova Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 41 American Paul Teaching Rosier writes: sic’s (Dewey). and FMLABa- Publications) tion” (Dewey nd edi- graduates for outstanding lifetime athletic This award recognizes William Smith Lifetime AthleticAchievementAward. who receivedtheJoanHintonHurd’65 great tocatchupwithLaurenHead’83 Hall of Honor, Class of 2007. It was also ’80, whowasinductedintotheHeron pleasure ofescortingMelissa Mulliken induction ceremonyinOctober, Ihad the the William Smith Heron Hall of Honor finds you all healthy and happy! During Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2008 [email protected] Darien Conn 06820-2813; (203)-655-7876, Mary Stowell Nelson, 5 Knollwood Lane, WS ’82 with MattZettek morial serviceforJonBenedict’81 along Print Center. Ialsorecentlyattendedme- children. I own a printing company Island Paul Mazzola writes: Living onIsland Long with my wife, Karen, and two and daughterElisabeth,age5. with my wife, Gail, son Samuel, age 12, scenic Lake George, Adirondack, N.Y. area dental practice. Live and practice in the WilliamCaronwrites: Celebrated my sixteenth anniversary of private, solo York City. insight, from wherever we land in New college counseling business, admissions Cleveland. I will continue my independent Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Hospital aftermanyyearsasdirectorat director of Child Life at N.Y. Presbyterian Roland LemayandDanBeckman a summerconcertwithJeffWillets’81, Can’t believe it has been so long! I went to PhilipPavlovich writes: I have beenliving in Boston for 25 years since Hobart. around AlumniHouse. and Italkedwhilechasinghernewpuppy job onourTwenty-Fifth Reunion, andshe Kathy KilliusRegan ’82 did a fantastic could usesomebrotherlysupport…Cash! Phi Sigistryingtomakeacomebackbut my way back to Boston from Rochester. I recently stopped by Alumni House on kids, and we all get together quite often. kids gotoschoolwithPhilipPavlovich ’s deep into football and cheerleading. My children, Ben,14,andCaroline,11,are sultant in the healthcare industry. My two CurtVannah writes: StillNeedham, Mass.andworkingasacon- living in Mass. withmywifeanddaughters. tor ofadmissionsandlivinginBelmont, Roland Lemaywrites: Currently working forSchoolYear Abroadasdirec- happier tobebackinthesunshinestate. Greenwich, Conn. Everyone is now much after a short three month stay in Old SkipFarriss writes: Skip and familymoved backtoNorthPalm Beach,Fla. mar forthestaffwork. Patrick Cooeywrites:Activedutyin the Navy, tryingtoremembermygram- lacrosse, etc. Life is busy with work, business, soccer, and have lived in Wayne, Pa. for 10 years. two kids (Christina, 14, and Julianna, 12) ( N.J. Married Cara Bradley owner of Verge Emerging Markets,MicroBilt,Princeton, Brian Bradleywrites:EVPStrategy& Mike Martin ’83, JoeTripp sorry Imissedmyreunionlastsummer. time! IseeCurtVannah regularly. I am so to seeWidespreadPanic—we hadagreat www.vergepower.yoga.com ’84. ’83, Kevin Martin ’83, AndyDillman ). We have ’81 and ’84

classnotes achievement. Lauren lives in Bethel, Maine has four (count ’em, four) children: David, with her husband, Bob Baribeau, and their 12, Elizabeth, 10, Michael, 8, and Robert, H ’84 WS ’85 five year old son, Alexander. Congratula- 1. Norm would like to get a mini-reunion tions, Melissa and Lauren! That same at next year’s Twenty-Fifth with the guys Charles S. Brind, 458 Dover Road, West- Elinor Kotzen Spokes, 1017 Windsor Road, weekend I briefly caught up with Cyndy from Durfee Two to sit back and reminisce wood, Mass. 02090; (718) 407-9440; Baltimore, Md. 21208; (410) 486-1625; Gelsthorpe Fish who was on campus about all of the studying we accomplished [email protected] [email protected] for trustee weekend. As usual, I saw K. during that first academic year. Chris, Ron Hess writes: I enjoyed my first trip C. Cassell and Kathy Killius Regan, as I think you will need a bigger RV! To m back to ’Bart for a fabulous weekend and they served in their HWS roles. It was a Hall ’83 emailed that although he has football reunion. It was great to see every- busy weekend with Heron Society meet- returned to campus only one time, he still one. I am in Cincinnati, Ohio, and work as H ’86 ings and events which I enjoyed sharing remembers his classmates and hopes to an orthopedic surgeon and team physician Adam M. Stuart, M.D., 9632 SW 123 with fellow Heron board member, Tracy catch up with them at alumni events either for Miami University. I’m married and have Street, Miami, Fla. 33176-5071; amstuart@ Alexandre Boyle. in New York City, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg three children, Noah, 8, Hannah, 6, and sprintmail.com At an HWS event at Christie’s in New or Philadelphia. I understand he attended Samantha, 2. Go Statesmen!! York City in October, it was great to see this year’s Reunion Richard Rebecca Frank is the Administrative As- Stuart Piltch again. Thank you, Stuart, in June and caught Hulme writes: sistant for Alumni Relations at Hobart and on behalf of our entire class, for your up with some of his Scandling Center Commander William Smith Colleges and was instru- extremely generous donations to HWS. old friends. Tom and reports he has mental in helping me obtain an updated In addition to seeing several other HWS his wife, Barbara, and Mumbai, India settled in Welles- email database while trying to compile this alumni and staff, it was great to see Nancy have two children, ley, Mass. with edition’s column. I extend my sincerest ap- and Pete Buck ’81. They have moved Charles and Maude. his wife, Tracey, preciation to Rebecca. Mark Sackson has back to Connecticut (Rowayton). Their He is currently a Financial Advisor at UBS and two sons, William, 7, and Andrew, 3. enrolled in a teaching program at a local son, Harrison, is a senior at St. Lawrence, Financial Services in Altoona, Pa. If you I work for Citi Street just outside Boston college to become licensed in Virginia and son, Henry, is a senior at Pomfret and are ever on Canandaigua Lake during in the compliance department making plans on becoming a high school business daughter, Caroline, is a sophomore at the summer months, you can usually find sure retirement plans conform to federal teacher. His middle son, Stewart, attended Hotchkiss. Tom and his family vacationing there! And regulations. Hobart lacrosse camp this past summer. The following members of the class of that’s all the news I have to share this time Rick Strager writes: Recently Matthew Rosenbaum writes that life is 1982 participated in a panel for younger around. Please mark your calendars for finished a Masters in teaching degree at “hectic but good” in Rochester, N.Y. Matt HWS alums and current students: Sharon our TWENTY-FIFTH REUNION!!! This the School for International Training in and wife, Hope, have four children and Gitelle, Henry Jackson, Holman Jen- will occur in June 2008 and you should visit Vermont. I am about to spend three and Matt’s position on the Supreme Court kins, Joe Kyrillos, Drew Nelson, Mark the Alumni web site for more informa- a half months teaching English aboard on continues to go well. Matt is the regional Shapiro and Mallory Greenberg Weil. tion. It would be nice to have a bunch of the “Peace Boat,” making a trip around coordinator for Summary Jury Trials, a They all enjoyed catching up and talking news about you and your family prior to the entire Southern Hemisphere, depart- new and innovative trial program which about life at HWS 25+ years ago! I’d love Reunion, especially if you will not be able ing from Tokyo. saves the parties and the tax payers liter- to hear from more of you -- please email to attend. So, please write or email me! Brewster Hastings writes: I have ally thousands of dollars each year. Matt me with any info you would like to share. been serving as pastor of St. Anne’s was recently named as one of three judges ’Til next time…. Church, Abington, Pa. since 1994 with my in the state to become an ASTAR Fellow WS ’83 REUNION wife, Pam, and daughter, Meagan, and son, at The Advanced Science & Technology Max. Recently, we have led mission trips to Adjudication Resource Program. The posi- H ’83 REUNION Sarah Smith Hutchinson, 1208 Essex rebuild home in New Orleans. I also teach tion entails traveling around the eastern Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23229-6512, (804) at conferences on healing. Where is Matt seaboard and taking courses at Johns Dr. Michael J. Miller, 312 West North 288-4348; [email protected] Frechette? What happened to the Oaks? Hopkins Medical School, National Insti- Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-6131; I went on safari with Brahm Fleiseh in tutes for Health, The US Naval Academy [email protected] Christin Harris writes that she was and more. In December, 2008 Matt will be accepted to a position to be the V.P. of 1995 and 1998. Great! William Ratcliff writes: I have been certified as an ASTAR Fellow with about Greetings classmates! Sorry for being Sales for Ellex Inc. Ellex manufactures and 150 judges from all 50 states and will be delinquent, but I have recently amassed distributes medical equipment for ophthal- named General Manager of Morris Yachts, world renowned custom and semi-custom certified to teach judges and lawyers about enough information for a column! This past mic applications to physicians and hospitals complex medical cases and how to handle fall, I attended Parent’s Weekend at HWS, worldwide. Jennifer Brehl is married to yacht building company in Bass Harbor, Maine. I have been with Morris for 17 them as a judge. Matt saw Rich Salter a while visiting my daughter, Samantha, who Peter R. Schneider, has two stepdaughters few weeks ago. Rich is now a tenured pro- is in her junior year (yeah, I know, pretty – Sarah, 24, and Hilary, 20. She is a VP and years and live with his wife and two chil- dren in southwest harbor. fessor at HWS in Religious Studies and he scary, isn’t it?!). I stayed at Casa Clarence executive editor at William Morrow, an and wife, Lisa, have two children. Michael Butler, who sends his regards to his favor- imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. She Dobkowski, religious studies professor at ite (and first) class of Hobart students. The lives in Westchester, N.Y. Hobart belongs to the same synagogue as campus looks great, with enhancements Lynne Marie Vallone writes: After 17 WS ’84 Matt, and he is about to marry off his last to the Scandling Center well underway. years in central Texas, my husband, How- Angelica Di Dia Laverty, PO Box 154, 3 Keats child. David Blumenthal is an anesthesi- I ran into Bruce Eckerson and his wife, ard Marchitello, and I have returned ologist in New York City and is in the pro- Alice, and their daughter, Elle, who had to New Jersey. We have new positions Road, Pottersville, N.J. 07979-0154, (908) 439-9194; [email protected] cess of getting an MBA at the Stern School just started her first year at William Smith. at Rutgers University. I am a professor of of Business.Tim Amory has been teaching I also understand that Doug Shutte ’82 childhood studies in the new department Christine Juanis Krause, 303 South Morris art at Southern Cayuga Middle School for was on campus with first-year student, of childhood studies (Camden campus), Street, Dover, N.J. 07801, (973) 366-0346; the past 10 years, which he really enjoys. Matthew ’11, but unfortunately, we never and Howard is an associate professor in [email protected] He is still coaching and playing soccer connected. Doug, I just wanted to let you the English department. Our children are and has taken winter camping trips with know that I still play the trombone and will well and practically all grown up. Max, 22, Nick Bentley and Mark Phillips. Tim be on the Dave Koz Cruise playing with is a senior at U of Chicago, and Rosalie, has three children. David Richman has the backup band! OK, it’s a passenger jam 19, is a sophomore at Nazareth College. H ’85 recently relocated his office into a rapidly session but that still counts! I received an Laura L. Sydell writes: I’m living in San growing area of Colorado Springs, and his email from Norm Chirco earlier this year, Francisco, and I’m about to leave on a Peter P. O’Reilly, 100 Chadwick Road, medical practice continues to expand. Da- but I can’t remember if I shared this info trip to Mumbai, India, as part of my job as Hillsdale, N.Y. 07642; (201) 664-0720; vid and wife, Julie, have two children. He with you already (old age). Norm read digital culture correspondent at National Cell (201) 575-3121; porchadwick@ thinks often about friends from HWS and one of my previous columns and reminded Public Radio. I’ve been at NPR for over hotmail.com regrets that he’s lost touch. He hopes to me that we lived on Durfee Two, rather four years and in public radio for -- gulp Howard Farrell writes: I have an ears, reconnect with some of them. Kevin Sea- than Durfee Three, as I had written (old -- 20. A hello to Richard Shindell, Scott nose and throat practice in Florence, S.C. man lives in New York City with his wife, age again). I guess I got Norm thinking Whitham ’82, Chris Beyrer ’81 and I have been chief of surgery at Carolina’s Lola, and their four young children. Kevin about the early years at ’Bart, and he Gail Keefer ’81. Hospital in Florence (2006, 2007). I will does marketing for a financial services remembers Peter Earle (his roommate), Irene Stumberger writes: It's the be secretary/treasurer of the medical staff company, TIAA-CREF, which specializes in Chris Coffin, Dan Genco, Joe Catania year of the rat - 12 year cycle, Chinese in 2008. I have a great wife, Rita (married the higher education, medical and research (who by the way is a doctor at a pain clinic astrology so if you were born in or near in 1993), and three wonderful girls, Kath- markets. Kevin speaks to Josh Brand ’88 in Syracuse) and Joe Adams ’80. Norm 1960, it 's going to be a good year. Please erine, 10, Hannah, 8, and Eleanor, 5, two periodically and Tom Doremus. He’s had the only TV on the floor and plenty of attend the Reunion in June 2008 so we can dogs, Maggie and Molly, and one cat, Sam. been involved with the newly-revived Phi food (i.e. English muffins), so he was a very catch up. I'll be there. I still run and enjoy going to Charleston Sigma Kappa fraternity, which is now back popular guy. Norm has been an attorney and the beach. on campus. That group is trying to decide for 19 years with a very busy practice in Auburn, N.Y. He is married (18 years) and

42 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 doing verywell. ’88 over the summer and both seem to be [email protected] nue, Geneva, N.Y. 14456; (315) 781-02013; William W.- Rotenberg, 110LayfayetteAve H ’87 her 15yearolddaughter, Maureen. Economics and enjoying the company of a company named Medical Marketing ceutical consultant in Montclair, N.J. for Cole islivingandworkingasapharma- successful teaminthefranchise.Brenda The WNBAexpectsthistobethemost Atlanta tolaunchtheWNBAteamthere. Donna Daniels is living temporarily in [email protected] Newton, Mass.02458;(617)630-0275; Chris Kjellson, 67 Arlington Street #1, WS ’86 with MarkHeyert it comes to growing up. I was also in touch myself that is kicking and screaming when ways a pleasure to find another person like run intoCalebMilleraswellandit’sal- tion after almost 15 years. I occasionally doesn’t providethesamesenseofsatisfac- kids withsnottynosesanddiarrheajust and maybeslowdownabit.Attendingto medical practice to a managed care entity adamstuart. I am in the market to sell my universe gohere:http://www.pbase.com/ com. If you want to look at pictures of our and mybookhassoldwellonAmazon. enjoy my astronomy astro-imaging passion enjoys math and science. I continue to a very gifted artist and Rachel (thank God) magnate highschoolprograms.Laurenis deadline for acceptance to one of the area for an October 2007 early application and are already (!!) assembling portfolios started their final year of middle school two children, Lauren and Rachel, have Maine frontiersman,DaytesGarvin.My Steve, spends summervacationwithbrother, for theWilliamSmithSailingTeam. Seth is actively grooming his daughter, Siena, finding your favorite fashions locally. He of Brandhabit, a search engine devoted to Valley entrepreneursasthefounder/CEO his wife has joined the ranks of the Silicon nia. His building business is prospering, and reports thatalliswellinNorthernCalifor couple hastwochildren.SethMorton in, and moved to, Clarence, N.Y.” They and wife Mary Ellen recently built a house and employment law for management. lips Lytle inBuffalo,N.Y. practicinglabor families. JimGrassoisapartnerwithPhil- tino ’87,BillRotenberg ’87 and their Joe Stein.AllwasgladtoseeLouCosen- son, BarakFrydman, Kevin Zych,and Rosa, WillieRogers, JamesHutchin- m Many Classof’86alumnireturned:To the CoachJackDanielsfootballreunion. he was on campus this past fall to attend bicycle rider.” AlMirabellareportsthat Nature Conservancy. He isan“obsessive and his wife, Wanda, is an ecologist at The is married with two grown step-daughters known as The Nature Conservancy. Steward for a land conservation NGO San Juleworks in Virginia as a Preserve who passedawaysomeyearsago.Tim what tonameinhonorofHansVanLiew, and stopping in to say hello to ’87 andJimAhearne

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478-4847; [email protected] Street, Syracuse, N.Y. 13203; (315) Jeanne Baird McDermott, 308 Farmer WS ’87 khlevinson @aol.com nue, La Grande, Ill. 60525; (708) 354-1109; Kenneth H.- Levinson,49NorthStoneAve H ’89 to President GearanonReunion Weekend. to theClassGiftthatwillbepresented encourage youtocomeandcontribute tee is getting going and will call you to seen inawhile!TheReunion Commit- and reconnect with friends you haven’t have taken place since your last visit! Oh, (bring your kids!) and see the changes that take part in the many wonderful activities a greatwaytoseeourbeautifulcampus, reunion before, please plan to come - it’s If you haven’t been on campus for a It’s yourTwentieth HWSReunion! Mark your calendars for June 6-8, 2008! alluptothesedays! they’re McEvoy Huf. She’s curious to know what shon, LeslieJohnson’87andCourtney to herformerroommatesSherieMer- Survey and would like to give a shout out with Katerina Stoy-Pavelle throughthe this summer. She recently reconnected lion; they hope to start breeding the mares acquired threemaresandayearlingstal- starting a Morgan horse farm and have forest. They’re 28 acresoffarm/ house and barn on where theybuilta to Buxton, Maine, Her familymoved have alittlebrother. Nathaniel is now two and is thrilled to Eric William Platt Hamblin. Her older son, update: She recently had a second son, Hello! ElizabethPlatt wrote in with an 392-7839; [email protected] Westford, Mass. 01886-3637; (978) Talley Gerace Hargrave, 17 Misty Lane, WS ’88 Commercial. of distributionforZurichNorthAmerica Barnard, chief marketing officer and head lead this important region,” said Eleanor experience make him an ideal choice to west Region and his extensive industry with Zurich,knowledgeoftheSouth- Wyoming. “Bill’s years of field experience Southern Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Calif. office. He will be responsible for North AmericaCommercial’sGlendale, Region. Blake will be based in Zurich as regional executive for its Southwest companies, namedWilliam“Bill”Blake world’s largest property-casualty insurance On August 21, 2007, Zurich, one of the 217-2489; [email protected] #14C, New York, N.Y. 10280; Cell: (917) Paul D. McCarthy, 333 Rector Place, H ’88 R R EU EU Horse Farm NION NION and Golf

Debra Rabinowitz Harari. Trabold, MenadePaula Sauvagnat and keeps intouchwithKathleen Marron nomic Development Corporation. Jennifer is alsoadirectorontheHuntingtonEco Demers & McManus in New York, and she is a partner at the Law Firm of Ahmuty, Emma Cawley Sordi on May 27. Jennifer tington Station, N.Y. and had a baby girl, and herhusband,JohnSordi,liveinHun- They liveinDarien,Conn.JenniferCasey brother Ryan, 8, and big sister Kelly, 5. Niederreigher on June 21. She joins big second child, a girl named Grace. With Stewart and her husband welcomed their talian.com restaurant. Theirwebsiteiswww.ricksi- Lambertville, N.J. and own a cozy Italian May 2005. Dana and her husband live in Dana Ruggiero Cormiergotmarriedin com can beemailedatwww.covesvillestore. would love to hear from classmates and looking forwardtoanexciting2007.She they hadgoodsalesyearin2006andwas ing. SarahDollardOvenshire reported enjoys acareerinpharmaceuticalconsult- sees AndreaSheaRyan’91often and hear from other alums in the area. Kate Nate, 5,andJulia,2,wouldloveto in Weston, Mass. with her two children, or me.Kate WhetzleHohenberg lives those thathavewrittentoAlumniHouse Happy wintereveryoneandthankyouto [email protected] Pittsford, N.Y. 14534; (585) 387-0891; Roslyn Yard Cassano,28Wandering Trail, WS ’90 [email protected] Staten Island,N.Y. 10301;718-442-6877; Michael Acquilano,A. 73 Valencia Avenue, H ’90 [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901; (908) 277-1256; Laura Graff Coburn, 235 Blackburn Road, WS ’89 the beach).DaveandCarol Middlemiss anything else as the waves crashed right on surfing contest (it was more guts than Tennis. JeremyLee pulled off the body event againstHobartHockeyand proving that Hobart Golf can actual win an nual MongrelGolfOutingwasJoeZale , Smithers inDelaware.Winningthean- summer with some Hobart and William I wasfortunatetospendaweekthis com 303-778-5599; steve.hubbard@rbcdaniels. 303-282-6717; Mobile: 303-903-4511; Fax: Drive Suite 500, Denver, Colo. 80209; Direct Steve Hubbard; 3200 Cherry Creek South H ’91 ; www.rbcdaniels.com . A few congratulations are in order. . OnApr.27, AmyMcArdle named Megan Violet birth toababygirl Niederreither gave Adrienne Riedell Chicago inEvanston. they liveoutsideof older brother, Henry, Hobart and WilliamSmithCollege s 43 -

(wasn’t thatafterweektwo?). officially eliminated from Bowl contention boys tomeetWillonceNotreDameis and his wife, Liz, are planning to bring their Will, inlateOctober. ScottieO’Sullivan bard, my wife, has delivered our third boy, Colorado schoolteachers,StephanieHub- is shapingup.Muchtothedismayofall No word yet on how the new season performing wellinthestatetournament. girl’s ice hockey team he was coaching was from DaveSpinalelastyearwhenthe Bean Town fromNewYork. Iheardalot Lawrence has now relocated back to in otakis sayhellotoeveryoneandBill St. percent. InBoston,LisaandJimAndri- to humidity consistently exceeding 100 counters that a little chill is favorable Fahrenholz hasreturnedtoBuffaloand 6, andtwosons,27months.Dave Buffalo winter along with his daughter, proofing hishomeforanotherbrutal SomeupdatesfromtheBuffaloarea: Chris Arnoldandhiswifeareweather- district hard. cards (guess who’s?) and hit the shopping sch Hubbard’94 found a couple of credit Carolyn JeroseLeeandStephanieBo (only kidding Joe, it was worth the effort). ing the blindfold test against Pudgies Pizza multiple hoursofpreparation,thoughfail- pizzas gothonorablementionforthe culinary talents.JoeZale’s homemade Weinstock outdid everyone with their [email protected] [email protected] Conn. 06840;(203)966-4649;bob. Bob Siegel, 956 South Avenue, New Canaan, H ’92 in August. band, John, welcomed John Allen “Jack” it tome.JuliaBanksHauckandher one hasanynewinformationpleasesend have notgottenmanynewupdates.Ifany This must be a slow time of year, because I [email protected] Penfield, N.Y. 14526-1155; (585) 388-7731; Alison Bellerose Guage, 104 Fiddlers Hollow, WS ’92 [email protected] Wellesley, Mass. 02481; (781) 416-3549; Katherine Beaird Rooks, 46 Fiske Road, WS ’91 with Joyce and I also had an opportunity to catch up ward to doing it again next year! My family enjoyed catchingupwithyouandlook for Penfield Chief Memorial golf tournament. I to JimRossi, whoIseeeveryyearatthe Kate, 2. and their two daughters Marley, 4, N.H. withherhusband,GregRehm ’91, teaches fifth grade. She lives in Bedford, school to become a teacher. Currently, she tion, she made the decision to go back to twelve yearsinhealthcareadministra- with a masters degree in education. After from TheUniversityofNewHampshire to say that in May 2007 she graduated very busy.AnnieHollandRehm writes and Madison, 4, in keeping the Tambronis family, Ella, who joins big sisters Carissa, 6, Michelle, also had a new addition to their It is time for my yearly shout out

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She is working We had a great time, trying to keep seven now with the PGA overseeing corporate Only a few items to report on this time as part-time and enjoying being a mommy. children happy for a weekend. If anyone has sales for the World Golf Championships there nobody reported any news. Please And Christine Tunick is living in Ridge- something new for classnotes send it my and specifically the Bridgestone Invita- note – I am going to start soliciting for field, Conn. with her husband, Nicholas. way! I hope everyone enjoys a happy and tional. This is a favorite tourney for Tiger someone to take over the duties of writing They have a daughter Logan, who is four, healthy new year. Woods. Marv will set down roots in the the column for the Survey. If interested, and a son, Peter, who is two. beautiful Akron, Ohio area as the tourna- please contact me. Reunion was this past Eileen DelTufo’s ’00 was married ment is held here every single year and summer for those that missed it (including this autumn in Boston to a great guy, Doug H ’93 REUNION will never ever move. Marv is originally myself – see below for my excuse). The Larence. In attendance from HWS were from Ohio, so he’s very happy to be back pictures sent out from Alumni house made Kate Civeletta-Kalich ’00, Kristina Brendan Neary, 3 Rosemere Street, Rye, N.Y. and looks forward to seeing the Cleveland it look like those that attended had a good Brown Sarr ’00, Brianna Klemm ’00, 10580; [email protected] Browns lose every year to the Steelers, time. Please send in any stories or pictures Amy Weidner-LaSala ’00, myself and my favorite team. Mike O’Connor has that you’d like to see included in the next my old roommate Chay Tower-Hughes welcomed his second child, Nate “The edition. Andy Anderson recently had a ’98. Chay and his wife, Becky Tower- Rainmaker” O’Connor, into the world. I Hughes, brought along their two month REUNION baby boy late in June, Rowan Wallace An- WS ’93 am angling to be Nate’s sports agent… derson. From all accounts he’s a healthy, old daughter, Ruby, who is honestly the right now. Mike has told me that he can- cutest baby I have ever seen. We also Natalie Gurdak Lontchar, 3705 W. San Pedro happy son, and I’m sure that Andy is a not read anymore because he now has proud dad. That recently attended the wedding of Ethan St., Tampa, Fla. 33629; (813) 839-6861; two kids and Spiro ’99 and Emily Thompson Spiro [email protected] news is via Josh doesn’t have Rice, who is cur- ’01 in New York. We had the chance to Gwen Gilbert Appelbaum and Mike time. I believe Tiger Woods and rently not working catch up with Mark Lamont ’98, Kelly ’92, Ali Uram Baran and Jeff visited Erin the quote clandestinely for Bremner ’99, Tom Mazur ’99, Jenn McElhenny Daniele and her family in was “I’m too The Rainmaker the CIA, but is Geores Mazur ’98 and Jon Gould ’98. Rochester in August for a little cookout. involved in actually working Unfortunately, I will need to end this class- Erin said it was fun to see all of their chil- my own life at his house in note on a sad note. As many of you know, dren running around and playing together, to read about someone else’s…” Great Maine helping the other residents there we lost one of our classmates recently. although the adults decided that they will one, Mike. David Gibbons has once again get ready for the coming winter. My wife Julie Kuppinger died as a result of traffic have to plan another outing to really catch gone to every Hobart Football game this and I recently welcomed our first child, accident in Barcelona, Spain where she up! Ali and Jeff have two children, Julia, 3, fall. Yes, he was in full face paint for all Caleb David, on June 23rd. He’s keeping has been living ever since graduating. Julie and Max, 1; Gwen and Mike have three games. David Irwin is looking forward to us plenty busy. was a dear friend and touched many of children, Evan, 2, Luke, 2, and Grace, skiing the bunny slope this winter at his ski our lives. 5; while Erin and her husband, Anthony, chalet in the Poconos. He’s been struggling have three children Lauren, 9, Michael, for years with anything having to do with 7, and Bridget, age 2. I also received an athletics. That’s all I have for this edition. WS ’97 WS ’98 REUNION email from Salima Oines Khakoo who Keep sending me news! Bernadette Clifford, 65 Heller Hill Road, reported that she and her husband, Eric, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-9738; (212) Katharine (Kate) Strouse Canada, 112 are doing well in Minneapolis, Minn. with 707-6328; bernadette.clifford@bofasecuri- Brandon Road, Baltimore, Md., 21212; (410) their two girls, Sasha and Sonia. Salima is ties.com 337-7732; [email protected] practicing Immigration Law at Aronson WS ’94 Jessica Anderson, 433 Canyon Blvd. Boulder, Jennifer Joinnides, 421 Hudson St., Apt. M-6, Greetings, William Smith Class of 1998. I & Associates and recently spent time in am taking over as the new class cor- India and China. Salima stated that she is Colo. 80302-4923; (303) 579-0434; Jes- New York, N.Y. 10014; jennyjoinnides@ [email protected] yahoo.com respondent from my sophomore year in touch with Nick Riggio, who is happily roommate, Colleen McDonough. I hope married with a cute little baby girl in St. Stephanie Alysse Miness and Kevin you will all send me updates as we get Louis, Mo. Jamie Purnell is teaching adult Sean Begnal ’95 were married in Oc- ready for our Tenth Reunion – June 6-8, basic education at a community college in tober on Nantucket Island. The Rev. 2008! My, how time flies. To start, Chris Raleigh, N.C. Salima also received a call H ’95 Georgia Ann Snell, a Presbyterian minister, and I are living just north of Baltimore with from recent newlywed, John Nickles ’91. Daniel B. Bornstein, 3121 N. Avenida Laurel performed the ceremony at Siasconset our daughter, Lillian Royce Canada, who Let me know what is new for you in 2008! Real, Tucson, Ariz. 85712; (520) 971-8241; Union Chapel in Siasconset, Mass. was born in April 2007. Lily and I took a [email protected] trip to California in October to visit Casey Lintern Rogers and her husband, Mi- H ’94 REUNION chael. Keeneya Williams reports that she H ’98 is a happy homeowner and that she and Drummond C. Bell, 4 Dexter Row, Unit D, WS ’95 Joseph J. LaSala, 25-06 30th Drive, #6B, Sakina Gabriel work together at Harlem Charlestown, Mass. 02129-3331; (617) Astoria, N.Y. 11102; (718) 545-1752; Children’s Zone in New York City. Sakina 523-1411; [email protected] Aisling McDonagh, 65 Morton Street, Apt. [email protected] has a daughter, Madison, age one. Alissa 1, New York, N.Y. 10014; (212) 414-4921; White Kissell reports that she and her Here is some news from Tony Gray! Tony Christine Tunick sends news and photos [email protected] husband John are living in Andover, Mass. is keeping busy teaching third, fourth and of Dawn Parker DiGiugno’s wedding and have a daughter, Adelaide, 3, and a fifth graders in the Washington, D.C. area from last November where she was a new baby boy born last Valentine’s Day and is also a high school lacrosse coach. bridesmaid as well as photos from a Class named Felix. Jaime Dudajek-Burgdoff He’s the head coach and you can see his of ’98 Hirshon Reunion. They all lived in H ’96 sent a note that she and her husband Jess team at oaktonlax.com. He has a large Hirshon first year, and remain friends. have a baby boy, Gavyn David Burgdoff, number of coaching staff, likely larger Michael Mahoney, 606 Lake Street, San They got together for a girls weekend in born in February. Judy Karpatkin lives than the USC Trojans football team. Most Francisco, Calif. 94118; Mike.mahoney@ Elmira, N.Y. in August of this year. Attend- in Manhattan with her husband, Larry recently Tony has been named head coach willis.com ing were Cathy Wyckoff Murray, Mary Katzman, and she works for the Legal Aid of the Iroquois National under19 team Russin Cummings, Tami VonMatt, Michael Fudzinski `96 was married to Society. She recently won her first felony which will compete at the World Games Amy Sprott, Dawn DiGiugno Parker, Lisa Sweeney in Lake Placid, N.Y. this past jury trial. She frequently sees Joe LaSala next summer in British Columbia. In other Christine Cooper Tunick and Michelle June with a great group of Hobart Alums and Dana Glaser around the city. Liza news, AJ Lambert has bought his first Odmark Gipner. Cathy Wyckoff in attendance. Pollock-Rivera is living in Portland, Ore. house out in Sausalito, Calif. He indicated Murray is living in Elmira and had her with her two dogs. She is in her second that the house is a mess and was way too second baby in January. Her first child year of a three year master’s program in expensive. Eli Hamid is tearing up the Nate will be five in October, and her little acupuncture and oriental medicine. She dating scene all over the country. He’s a WS ’96 girl Riley is eight months old. Mary Russin loves Portland and the Northwest and funny guy and that’s his draw with the la- Cummings is in Elmira also, and her son Trinisha Williams-Chapman, 1199 East 53rd plans on staying out there. Anne Monks dies. After giving Jake Garmey a bit of the Evan just turned one. Dawn DiGiugno Street, Apt. 6U, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234; (347) Babcock and Bo Babcock had their “business” in the last issue, Jake contacted Parker is married to Jeffrey Parker and 312-4182; [email protected] second baby girl, Emma Shaw Babcock, on me and requested a lunch to catch up and living in Guilford, Conn. Dawn is working August 30, 2007. discuss my Pulteney Street writing ability. Lakisha N. Williams, 600 West 122nd at Bristol-Meyer Squibb and has been Jake still looks the same but now has three St., #508, New York, N.Y. 10027; (212) there for a number of years now. Tami 678-8571; [email protected] 44 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 Lappin On my first day, I happened to meet fall at Dexter School in Brookline, Mass. my part, I just started a new job this past Dan is practicing law in Austin, Texas. For year of his radiology residency at NYU. doing well in Maryland. Kevin is in the final to attend. I learned Dave and Amanda are Kristine Lerner Sara and mer including Amanda and at his show in New York over the sum a sculptor. There were many HWS people celebrities in Los Angeles. His wife, Shio, is Wood Newton, Mass. On the West Coast, English at The Fessenden School in West to a beautiful baby girl, Kaya. John teaches John Farnsworth their son’s first birthday. Also in baby news,doing well. He and his wife just celebrated his master’s at Northeastern. Erik is also Private Industry Council, as well as pursuing ’99 Gregg Snyder ’01 spends most of his free time with alumni expecting their first child in May, and he their July 2006 wedding. The couple are South End. Please see the photo from Haas Hello, All. I hope everyone is well. [email protected] 1B, Boston, Mass. 02116; (857) 222-3663; Curtis C. Fazen, 330 Dartmouth Street, Apt. H ’99 . Gregg is doing well, consulting for the and his wife, Priya, live in Boston’s is making art and playing poker with ’96 Kevin Dunham . 51 St.ClairStreet,GenevaNY 14456 Student Trustee Emily Earll ’08, and StudentChief Trustee of Staff and Secretary Shavonne toWard the Board ’09. of TrusteesWilliam Smith Lauren leaders: Shallish Director ’05, of Alumnae Relations Kathy Killius Regan ’82, and I, too, had the chance just became a father and m Erik Hastings , Dan Phillips Dave Coyle Craig Josh Jonas - with a colorful selection of t-shirts now available , , Celebrate the William Smith Centennial happened to be checking out the same know – but it was her day off, and they is actually a ranger there – which I didn’t Yellowstone National Park in July. Janine Abby Taylor with her husband for the past few months. travels in the Far East, where she has been to Seattle and is currently finishing up her Susannah Jackson Park Special Education in Trumansburg, and who moved to Ithaca and is teaching recently, including Several alumnae have left New York City – were there to help Becky celebrate. edith Moriarty Pam Burkhalter number of members of the class of ’99 – and has joined Becky here in New York. A on October 6, 2007. Nick is from England married Nick Carvajal in New York City Congratulations to [email protected] Medford, NY 11763; (212) 932-0883; Reeshemah Brightley, 66 Wilson Avenue, 879-3890; [email protected] Apt. 4E, New York, N.Y., 10028; (212) Jennifer Hurley,A. 420 East 83rd Street, WS ’99 Chrissie. her doctorate in psychology. Congrats, Alumni House has receivedChristina news thatCalabrese THE COLLEGESTORE ; Phone: (315) ran into , and , Meredith Madden Jennifer Hurley Rebecca Scheer Amy Schubmehl at the College Store. Janine Waller recently finished , who moved 781-3449 , , who Mer at , - ; Fax: (315) working at the Cape Henry Collegiate Frances Pace ’03 living in Virginia Beach, Va. with his wife, ington University. Tourism Management from George Wash Caribbean. Jen is finishing her masters in neer and does a lot of work down in the working at Chemonics as a network engi their third wedding anniversary. Sam is (near Old Town) and recently celebrated Sam and yahoo.co Street, New York, N.Y. 10021; e Eric J. Isban, Apt. 1102, 300 East 62nd H ’00 to hear what you are doing. Please send in updates! We would all love a brief trip from their home in Philadelphia. husband, with also had the pleasure of spending time band, Kurt, and her son Luke. The Powells Rene DeGironemo Wilson Beth Sharistanian a weekend in Vermont with fellow alums was a busy summer! They recently enjoyed house in Brookline, Mass. soon after - it on April 23, 2007 and moved into a new welcomed son, Henry Michael Powell, Devon Grandi Powell alone –- and hadn’t had a shower in days! huge road trip – 6000 miles, mostly driven geyser at the same time. Abby was on a Erin O’Brien m 781-3450 Jen Park Roy ’00, who came to Boston on Charlie Lonergan are living in Alexandria . Charlie is currently Ingraffia ’00 , T I M S M A I L L I W D N A T R A B O H ; Jessica Thibeau, Hours: M- Th and husband, Mike, , Rene’s hus isban@ and her , is : 9 - - - - 5 ; F- S manager in midtown. August and is working for a global money Moxon is working and living in Portland. law school, passed the Oregon bar and magazine. School and writing for a Madrid-based teaching literature at the British Council three years in Taipei and Beijing. He’s Madrid with his wife after spending over summer. and plans to be in New York City this Arminger yacht builder out of Portsmouth, R.I. is working at Hinckley Yachts, a high-end ing in Tiverton, R.I. (east of Newport). Eric field College. M.Ed. in Sport Management from Spring master’s degree this past spring, earning a Cape Henry as well. Charlie completed his and the lower school reading specialist at coach. Frances is a lower school teacher mation director and head boy’s lacrosse School as a college counselor, sports infor ’98 Amy Kristina (Brown) Sarr from HWS were great guy, Doug Larence. In attendance was married this autumn in Boston to a tions advertising agency. healthcare marketing and communica in New York as VP of marketing with a is still living in New Jersey and working a: and Weidner-LaSala 9 moved back to New York City last Chay Tower-Hughes ’98 - John Kernis 4:30 Ethan Samson is in law school at Georgetown Eric Hanson ; ClosedSu Kate Civeletta-Kalich H Khawar Khokhar has moved back to E G E L L O C , , Joseph J. LaSala Eileen DelTufo Brianna graduated is currently liv n. John . Klem John - S - , 45 - - classnotes spring of 2008 to work as a Trial Defense in Waterbury. They have now moved WS ’00 Counsel. As luck would have it, I met up to the Twin Cities, Minn., where Jess is with Kyle Moore at Victory Base Camp in REUNION attending the University of Minnesota Sharon Bowen, 1077 12st Street, Oakland, Baghdad. Kyle is doing well and is currently H ’03 Veterinary School, and Ted is working at Calif., 94607; (510) 893-3285; sharonb78@ working in Iraq as an Army Infantry Of- Kevin A. Kubera, 4822 North Fairfax Dr., Endura Financial Federal Credit Union as a gmail.com ficer and a Platoon Leader. Sorry to have Apt. 1, Arlington, Va. 22203 member service representative. They have Anna Elmes Spalding; 8 Wood Avenue, Eliot, missed the five year reunion but hoping to purchased their first home just north of Maine 03903; (207) 226-7475 aespalding@ be stateside next time around. Until then St. Paul in Arden Hills. They are enjoying comcast.com keep in touch and y’all take care. married life but definitely miss Vermont. WS ’03 REUNION Jared Klebanoff has also moved but a Youlanda Barber wrote to tell me that bit further. He is now living in Dubai. He she recently returned from back from Kristen Mogilnicki Good, 22 McAllister graduated from Suffolk University Law Dakar, Senegal where she was teaching WS ’01 Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. 06854; (203) School in Boston, passed the Bar and got English and writing to high school kids and Katie Hanson Sisk, 1361 Detroit Street, 956-7495; [email protected] a three month internship at a corporate adults. She’s now back in New York City Denver, Colo., 80206; katherinesisk@ Amanda Herman reports that she law firm located in Dubai. I guess they finishing her M.F.A. thesis to prepare it comcast.net recently returned from Vienna, Austria, were impressed with his work so much for publishing, under the name Ibrahima that at the end of the three months, they Marilyn V. Perez, 104-46 110th St., where she completed training for a dance Minerva “La Mariposa” Diaz. In January, ability teacher certification to teach im- offered him a full-time position, which he she will be teaching English and Writing in Richmond Hill, N.Y. 11419-2412; (718) accepted. He and Jen Davenport ’05 are 843-1107; [email protected] provisational dance to people with (and South Korea. Meredith Dunn Murray without) disabilities. She is now living in still together and she had a going-away and Ryan Day Eschauzier were married Lauren Armstrong and Tom Spelman the Seattle area, wrapping up thesis work party for him in which Kevin Evers, Julie on August 11, 2007. The ceremony was were married on June 30. Bridesmaids for her M.F.A. in Dance. She reports the Ripley and Clare McNamera attended. held at a small stone chapel at Ocean Point were: Katy Raeman ,Courtney Miller presence of many alums in Philadelphia Also, Dan Goble got married in March in East Boothbay, Maine. A reception fol- ’02 and Meghan Spelman ’05, sister of in May at the wedding of Molly McAn- and several Kappa Sigma alums attended lowed at the Lawnmere Inn on South- the groom. drew and Ken Pendergast ’02. Many including Anthony Patrone, Jay Park, port Island, Maine. Other HWS alumni alums also got together in Cape Cod in Kevin Evers, Karl Dugal, and Dave in attendance were Katherine Meyer September for the wedding of Kristen Szentesy, along with Jen Davenport and and Lesley Mattson. The happy couple Mogilnicki (yes, that’s me) and Bryan Julie Ripley. Jeremy Cooney has made resides in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. H ’02 Good. I had a wonderful time, and it was it through his first semester of law school Please write me at sharonb78@gmail. Steve Chabot, 146 Brackett St., Westbrook, a great chance to catch up with fellow at Albany Law and was elected his class com with your updates. You can also find Maine 04092; [email protected] alums: Sheila McKevitt, Rachel Caplan, president in the Student Bar Association. me (and a bunch of other classmates) on Jeffrey Talbot also made a move from Christopher Brush writes: I am currently Kevin Kubera, Kathleen Sager ’04, Facebook. Jason Nackley, Phil Baker, Brendan Atlanta. He is enjoying his new job with living in Kansas City, Mo., where I teach Harvard University. Both Cooney and Tal- government and law at Raytown South Kenny ’04, Jackson Kenny ’04, Patrick Nozdrovicky, Ricky Spidalieri ’04, Bar- bot made a trip over to Vermont this fall High School as well as coach wres- to visit with me. We managed to travel to H ’01 tling. Two years ago this past November, I bara E. Tornow ’65, Christie Palmer Lowrance ’65, Crystal and Derek a wide variety of areas in the state -- there Alexander S. Kaplan, 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., married my beautiful wife, Julia Srp, who are a lot of awesome breweries and unfor- is also a teacher. Since my time at HWS, I Beatrice, and Ryan Adams with his wife, NW, Suite 807, Washington, D.C. 20006; Karen Lowe ’05. tunately not enough time to drink at all of (202) 659-1903; [email protected]; Fax: have gone on to earn my M.A. in Educa- them, but we tried and paid for it dearly all tion and am currently working on my M.A. Mark your calendars and make plans (202) 659-2293 with fellow alums day Sunday. (Talbot was even feeling the in American pain on Monday.) That is all I have for now. Lauren Armstrong and Tom Spelman to return to cam- History. Please keep me updated on what is going were married on June 30. Bridesmaids pus for Reunion on Kevin on with you, so I can pass the word along included Katy Raeman, Courtney Miller Head of the Charles June 6-8, 2008…I Haggerty to the rest of our class. Look forward to ’02, Meghan Spelman ’05, sister of can’t believe it’s writes: I just and Beekeeping seeing you all soon. the groom. Briggs Johnson ’01, is now got back from been five years! working right next to me at Coldwell working eight I was actually on Banker here in Boston. Briggs was previ- months in Montreal as a foreign service campus recently, ously the head squash pro at the Sports officer for the Department of Homeland and it looks great. I am happy to report WS ’04 that Sideshow (according to seniors) is Club LA. He’ll be coaching the Milton Security. I am back home in Buffalo, N.Y. Victoria L. Thompson, PO Box 816, South Academy team this winter in addition to Life is good and couldn’t ask for anything still going strong with Ma and Gary. How- ever, I was told that Holiday was shut Royalton, Vt., 05068 ;( 802) 763-7336; selling homes at Coldwell. Briggs also has else right now. [email protected] more friends than anyone (in the world) down (two years ago) for being unable on Facebook. He lets me know this every to pay the fine for underage customers. Greetings everyone! I hope the time since day. He’s quite popular. There are some cool new bars, so plan to the last Pulteney Street has been treating Patrick Martin writes: I’m living in WS ’02 come back to Geneva to check it out. you as well as it has been treating me. Maryland, working for the Naval Medical Sarah Barge, 3415 Clover Street, Pittsford, Brian Thompson and I were married in Center in Bethesda, Md., and coaching at N.Y., 14534; (585) 734-7059; sbarge@ July in Geneva, N.Y. The ceremony at St. the Baltimore Rowing Club. During my alum.hws.edu H ’04 Stephen’s Church was beautiful and the time at the club, I’ve been happy to see reception at Houghton House was amaz- membership grow from 60 to 300. This Sarah Swanton and Glenn Madio ’03 Brian K. Thompson, P.O. Box 816, South ing. Brian will have more on that in his Ho- year I was selected to represent the club were married on September 8, 2007 in Royalton, Vt., 05068; (802) 763-7336; bart classnote. Melissa Hipolit left D.C. in a Men’s Four at the Head of the Charles Bolton, Mass. They had a wonderful wed- [email protected] to get her master’s degree in Broadcast ding, with many friends and family from Regatta in Boston. I caught up with Jordan Greetings everyone. I hope you are all Journalism at Syracuse University’s Ne- Kauffman ’02, Morgan Ryan- Wynhoff HWS joining in the celebration. The pair whouse School. She hopes to be a news so enjoyed their time at HWS—it is where enjoying the winter wherever you are. and Yasmine Chien. As I write the nice fall weather of New reporter and has already covered a story Cpt. Mike Rizzotti writes: Greetings they fell in love in 2001, and they will in Geneva at Fox Run Vineyards! Lervan always remember it fondly. England has turned to a bitter cold with from Baghdad, Iraq. I wanted to submit a snow around the corner. I was married Johnny got married to Julian Atticot on classnote on behalf of 2LT Kyle Moore Mary Cinadr writes: I had wanted May 5, 2007. They had an adorable set to serve in the Peace Corps since I took this summer to Vicky Henderson back in and I for the next edition of the Pulteney Geneva and had the reception on campus of twin sons on June 17 (Father’s Day!). St. Survey. Having been in Iraq for almost the Peace Corps course at HWS. This Their names are Javon and Jayden. Ally past year seemed like the perfect time at Houghton House. It was a great event 15 months, I will be returning to Fort in which Professor of Philosophy Scott Gualtieri has left the east coast to explore Hood, Texas in February 2008. I’ve spent to apply. I had my interview shortly after small-town life in Sedalia, Mo., where she speaking with President Mark D. Gearan Brophy ’78, Professor of Geoscience the entirety of the deployment working D. Brooks McKinney, Jeremy Cooney, is the education writer for The Sedalia as a Military Prosecutor for Multi-National and received my invitation in August! I Democrat. Life as a journalist is good, have a beekeeping extension assignment in Jesse Cote, Chris Schneider, Jeffrey Corps-Iraq trying cases throughout the- Talbot, Ashleigh Treiberg and Alicia and it all started with the Herald! She did ater, to include prosecuting a senior Army Paraguay. I’m excited, anxious and grateful make time to see both JoAnn Waller and to have this opportunity. I would like to Sands all attended. Ted Shepard also officer in Baghdad for Aiding the Enemy got married this summer as well to his Carl Morgan ’03 before she left. Carl is and violations of the Espionage Act. The thank Mark for encouraging me by his ex- still happily employed at Fidessa and living ample and leadership throughout my HWS new wife, Jessica. They had their marriage Army has been good to me so far, and it up here in Vermont in West Berlin at in New York. Jo works at the Vietnam looks as though I will be headed to either years. I will take his advice and employ my Veterans Memorial Fund in D.C. and is memory of MacGyver episodes! Jessica’s parents’ house and had a beautiful Germany or Washington D.C. in the reception at the Country Club of Vermont furiously preparing for the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of the memorial!

46 / the pulteney st. SURVEY / Spring 2008 Eurasian Studies. bia gettingamasterinHumanRights and Corps Ukraineand iscurrentlyatColum - Jess Teicher just returned from Peace brese, DariaSiegelandRobert Drake. Roesgen, MelissaHipolitSarahCala- Stechschulte, LaurenLuptonSarah tendance wereCraigSwanson,Caitlin 2007 inBuffalo,N.Y. HWSfriendsin at- married Brendan Kelleher on August 25, wild landfirefighting.JenniferBermel Florida doing fire effects monitoring and National Wildlife Refuge in Southwest the lastyearworkingatFloridaPanther southern lifestyle.ErynYates has spent school inNorthGeorgiaandenjoyingthe 15. Lindsay is still living and teaching high girl, Lily Isabella, into the world on June her husband, Robert, welcomed their little in Korea. Lindsay UdickBearden and ing well in his second year teaching English ’04 everysooftenandnotesthatheisdo me.” Sarahhearsfrom DavidduFresne people who don’t talk to me anymore–call Clifton Park, N.Y. I say a big hello to all the now workforapublishingcompanyin my graduation (I was an English major), entrance intotheworldofbankingafter Timm reportsthat“afteranunfortunate Peace Corps!Shecertainlyisbusy. Sarah they arecurrentlyinNicaraguawiththe she gotmarriedtoMattLyttle ’06 and from the University at Albany. In June, recieved her masters in Public Health at Pomona College.JessicaWerder coach ofaDivisionIIIlacrosseprogram in Californiaandisworkingasthehead New York. BrighdeDougherty is living with Bounce Entertainment in Brooklyn, marathon in July. She is currently working Hoboken and ran the San Francisco Gretchen LasdaislivinginJerseyCity/ Homeland Security for over a year now. been working with the Department of reminded her of the fall in Geneva. beautiful summer-like fall in Maine, which still inMaine. Sheenjoyedanextremely ally disturbed).BrookeRobinson is tion plan)andarecodedED(emotion- (individualizededuca- that haveIEP’s school for middle and high school students in Danvers, Mass. The school is a private Institute not-for-profit organization based part ofthelargerNorthAmericanFamily North) in Bradford, N.H. The school is (principal) of the Bradford School (NFI accepted a position as program director in January 2008. Jennifer also recently as well. She will begin the Ph.D. program for thePh.D.programineducationthere Walden Universityandhasbeenaccepted of science in Reading and Literacy through graduating, shehasreceivedhermasters from New York. to Wolfeboro, N.H. Since of BiblicalArt.JenniferMecus moved spends timevolunteeringattheMuseum funds, ledbyBruceKovner. She also one oftheworld’stopearninghedge working infinanceatCaxtonAssociates, living in Manhattan the past three years, in theD.C.area.DianaSpurgat has been for various resident programs for dentistry up withLisaDeLucia who is interviewing brother’s wedding, and she hopes to meet from a great vacation in Hawaii for her living in Dupont Circle. She just got back keeps on keeping on in D.C. where she is and Kathleen Sager!ElyssaKoidin just Ally saycongratstoKevin Kubera ’03 Virginia University in Morgantown. Jo and is getting her Ph.D. in English at West Jo recentlyvisitedJessicaQueener,who

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The Colleges appreciate notification of the death of any member of the Hobart and William Smith community. In order to include notice in The Pulteney He was an accountant at several firms in administration from the University of City, Okla., and in Florida. St. Survey, we must receive notification that is Rochester, N.Y., and Newark, N.Y., includ- Buffalo in 1952 and later became a social Survivors include his wife, a son, two printed and verifiable. If possible, please send ing Sarah Coventry, a costume jewelry studies and phys ed teacher and coach daughters and a stepdaughter. a printed obituary or legal notification (as from manufacturer, from which he retired as as- at several Western New York school an estate) of the death. Personal testimonials sistant treasurer in 1977. He and his wife, districts, and was eventually named super- Alumni House has also learned of the death and remembrances, in written form, are also Rachel, who predeceased him, moved to intendent at West Valley Central School in September 2004 in Lady Lake, Fla., welcome. Their use in the Survey, though, is Minnesota in 1996. He is survived by two in Cattaraugus County, N.Y., from which of John R. Hopper ’44, who attended subject to length restrictions. children. he retired in 1974. Clemens was inducted Hobart for 2-1/2 years before entering Deadlines for obituary submission are the into the Hobart Hall of Fame in 2006 as a the Marine Corps during World War II and same as for Classnotes. Alumni House has learned of the death in member of the 1940 lacrosse team. serving in the South Pacific. While at HWS, October 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah, of He is survived by his wife of 67 years, he was a member of Phi Phi Delta, Chimera Duilio N. DiCostanzo ’36, who earned Dorotha, two sons and a daughter. and the International Student Club. After a degree in physics and was a member of the war, he worked for United Airlines, Phi Phi Delta, Phi Beta Kappa, Epsilon Pi Emery L. Will ’40 died May 22, 2007, in Ford Motor Co. and Kaiser Aluminum. He Hobart Sigma and Little Theatre. He was retired Oneonta, N.Y. is survived by four children. Alumni House has learned of the death from the University of Chicago. He earned a bachelor’s in biology and of Kenneth K. Buzby ’20 in January chemistry while participating in Kappa Alumni House has learned of the death 1992. Formerly of Cherry Hill, N.J., he William Kashouty ’38 died Aug. 28, Sigma fraternity and the glee club. He in November 2006 in Katonah, N.Y. of attended Hobart for one year and was a 2007, in Geneva. served in the Army in the Pacific Theater Cyrus Clark Jr. ’46. He attended Hobart member of Sigma Phi fraternity. A former After graduation, he served in the during World War II and was discharged for one year and was a member of Sigma vice president at Keystone Lubricating in Army Air Corps for more than three years as a first lieutenant in April 1946. He then Phi fraternity, and the lacrosse, tennis Philadelphia, he took up cartooning and during World War II, and operated several returned to college, earning a master’s in and wrestling teams. He served as a flight painting after turning 80. businesses in Geneva, including Baroody’s biological sciences from Cornell University engineer in the Army Air Corps from 1943 Cigar Store for more than 37 years. He in 1947 and his Ph.D. in nature study- to 1945, and was discharged as a staff Alumni House has learned of the death was a member of the Geneva Housing conservation education, also from Cornell, sergeant. He worked for the family textile of Sidney W. Clark ’24 in August 1987 Commission for more than 23 years, in 1949. He taught at the University of business in New York City. in Interlaken, N.Y., He earned a degree in including several years as its secretary. He Louisville, Ky., and at the University of philosophy and history, and was a member supported the Statesmen Athletic Associa- Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, before mov- Leonard R. Kojm ’47 died Sept. 7, 2004, of Sigma Chi fraternity, Little Theatre, tion and Geneva Scholarship Associates. ing to Oneonta, where he taught biology in Springfield, Va. Druids, the football and track teams, Chi- He was predeceased by his wife of 45 and chemistry at State University College He attended Hobart College for two mera, the yearbook staff, the debate club, years, Pat; and a sister, Mary Kashouty at Oneonta beginning in 1952, chairing the years as part of the Navy’s V-12 program, Schola Cantorum and the chapel choir. Abraham ’37. The family has suggested science department, and later serving as studying chemistry and Naval studies, and After World War II, he was a field director that memorial contributions be made to director of academic advisement. He was received a bachelor’s degree in economics with the American Red Cross in the Philip- the Colleges, in care of Alumni House, 615 a past president of the American Nature from Dartmouth in 1947 and a master’s in pines. As an alumnus, he was a class agent, S. Main St., Geneva, NY 14456. Study Society and New York State Science communications from Boston University class correspondent and Reunion chair. Teachers Association, a fellow of the in 1956. A retired captain in the Navy, he Giles W. Reynolds ’38 died July 15, 2007. American Association for the Advance- later retired as director of communications Alumni House has learned of the death of After earning his bachelor’s degree ment of Science, and wrote many articles for the U.S. Department of Energy. He John L. Griffin ’24 in December 1994 in while a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, on science and conservation. is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Montrose, N.Y. He was a member of the he joined the staff of the National Bank of Survivors include his wife, Lois Clise Anne and two children. He was buried at football team. Geneva (now Five Star Bank), from which Will ’40 and two daughters. Arlington National Cemetery. he retired in 1979 as executive vice presi- Alumni House has learned of the death of dent, cashier and director. He enlisted in Jack G. Palmer ’42 died Aug. 1, 2007, in Ralph E. Springstead ’47 died July 9, Stanley A. Sholik ’29 in January 2000 in the Army Air Corps in 1942, and served as Alpharetta, Ga. 2007, in Geneva. Laguna Hills, Calif. He attended Hobart for a navigator in the African Campaign. While He earned a bachelor’s degree in He earned a bachelor’s degree in his- three years. in Egypt, he met and married Charlotte business administration and was president tory in 1947 and remained to complete his Milleret, a Swiss Red Cross volunteer of Sigma Phi fraternity, a member of Kappa master of arts in political science in 1948. Alumni House has learned of the death of and teacher, who predeceased him. He Beta Phi, the debate club and football He served as class historian, president Matthew R. Dieter ’30 in March 2003 retained his membership in the Army team, and was business manager for the of Sigma Phi fraternity, and editor of the in Fort Myers, Fla. He transferred from Reserves until 1975, when he retired as a Herald. After graduation, he joined the Herald; and was a member of the Board Cornell University, earned a degree at lieutenant commander. In the 1979 elec- Marines, serving from 1942 to 1946, of Control, Druids, Canterbury Club Hobart in economics and history, and was tions, he defeated the incumbent, Helen was wounded in Iwo Jima and received a and Interfraternity Council. After two a member of Phi Phi Delta fraternity and P. Maney ’37, L.H.D. ’70 and retired from Purple Heart. He retired in 1984 from 3M, years as a teacher, he entered the bank- the basketball team. the bank in order to become mayor on where he had been a sales manager. Survi- ing business at Monroe County Savings Jan. 1, 1980. He served a single four-year vors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Bank in Rochester. In 1951, he started William H. Earl ’35, GP ’06, died June term, and was a member of numerous and a daughter. working at Geneva Savings Bank, and was 17, 2007, at Niagara Hospice House in civic and fraternal organizations. named its president in 1964, succeeding Lockport, N.Y. Alumni House has learned of the death in his father. He retired from the renamed During his three years at Hobart, Bill James A. Avery ’40 died Oct. 7, 2007, in May 2007 of Raleigh E. Sutherland ’42, Savings Bank of the Finger Lakes in 1995, was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity Canandaigua, N.Y. who attended Hobart College for one after 45 years’ service, including 30 as and the basketball, cross country and He earned his bachelor’s degree, cum semester. He retired in 1979 after more president and chief executive officer. He lacrosse teams. He graduated from the laude, and then entered the Army in 1941 than 40 years at the Corning Glass Works, remained on the board of directors for University at Buffalo law school in 1937, serving in the infantry during World War II, and was a noted breeder of Golden five more years. An intensely loyal alum, and started practicing law in June of 1938. including helping to open the Burma Road Retrievers. he was president of the Alumni Associa- He entered the Naval Reserves in May in 1944 and 1945. Discharged as a captain tion from 1958 to 1960, a director and 1943; was on active duty from August in November 1945, he entered law school King James Bogardus Jr. ’44 died June past president of the Statesmen Athletic 1943 to January 1946, last as a lieutenant. at Harvard, and finished his law degree in 12, 2007, in Springfield, Mo. Association (1993-2005), and the recipient After his discharge, he returned to Lock- 1948. He served as Canandaigua city at- He concentrated in theology and was of the Alumni Citation in 1965. He was a port to practice law and retired in 2003 torney (1956-57), a city court judge (1960 a member of the basketball, freshman class agent, Reunion gift chair, and twice at the age of 90. He served as Niagara to 1984); and is a former president of the football and lacrosse teams during the year Reunion Chair. He received a 50th Reunion County District Attorney from 1955 until Ontario County Bar Association. he attended Hobart College, 1940-41; he Citation Award in 1997. He chaired the 1966, and was elected as a delegate to the Survivors include his wife of 56 years, was drafted into the Army in June 1941. capital campaign in 1985 and was a familiar 1967 state’s Constitutional Convention. Virginia R. Avery and two children. He served in World War II and the Korean face at many campus events over several Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Conflict, graduated from the Army and years. Springstead was a strong supporter Kohankie Earl ’35, two children, six Clarence H. Clemens ’40 died May 15, General Staff College, and retired from the of the Rotary Club, Geneva Public Library grandchildren including William H. Earl III 2007, in Painted Post, N.Y. Pentagon in 1968 as a lieutenant colonel, and several other organizations, and ’06; three great-grandchildren and a sister- He earned his degree while playing with several decorations including Bronze in 1986, the Geneva Area Chamber of in-law, Ruth Kohankie Hubbs ’39. basketball, football and lacrosse. He later Star. He also graduated from Berean Commerce named him its Citizen of the served in the Navy and earned a degree University of the Assemblies of God, and Year. He served as alderman representing Lee H. Stoddard ’35, died Dec. 1, 2007, from Cortland State Teachers College was a former State of Florida Chaplain for the city’s First Ward, and chaired the City in Rochester, Minn. (now State University College at Cortland) the Gideons International. He later held Charter Revision Commission. He attended Hobart for two years and in 1947, after also studying at Ithaca Col- management positions for the American Survivors include his wife, Barbara then Rochester Institute of Technology. lege. He received a master’s in educational Red Cross in Omaha, Neb.; Oklahoma Lynch Springstead ’57, L.L.D. ’90, an

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honorary trustee and former William Geneva and Rochester in 1949, advanced Rotary Club and past lieutenant governor, Side Settlement House, also founded by Smith director of admissions; a son and to the presidency in 1966, and was named and was known for portraying Santa Claus his great-grandfather, and a long-time di- two grandchildren. He was predeceased president of the Optical Manufacturers As- at events across the community. rector and treasurer of the Christopher D. by his brother, Scott R. Springstead ’38. sociation in May 1967. Two years later, he Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Smithers Foundation, a major supporter The family has suggested that memo- was promoted to a group vice president Kitty and two daughters. of programs that treat alcoholism. Charlie rial contributions be made to the Ralph of Textron, the parent company of Shuron; was the first American to serve as a and Barbara Springstead Scholarship, c/o and retired in 1984. Harry Watts Jr. ’50 died Sept. 11, 2007, trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh’s World Alumni House. Survivors include his two children. in Rochester. Fellowship Award, which in the United He was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne He graduated from high school in 1944 States is known as The Congressional John F. Stenberg ’47 died May 19, 2007, Lawes, in April 2006. and served 22 months with the Navy, Award and honors community service in Greece, N.Y. including more than a year at sea during over a specified period. After graduating from high school Charles W. Brown Jr. ’50, P’81, P’89, World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He He is survived by his wife, Anne Smith- in 1940, he served as a B-17 pilot in the died July 11, 2007, in Schenectady, N.Y. earned a bachelor’s degree in American ers and three children, Charles F. Smithers Army Air Corps during World War II. At Charlie was a Navy veteran of World history and was a member of Kappa Alpha III ’78, Bonnie Smithers ’83 and Claire. HWS, he was a member of Epsilon Pi War II who served aboard the USS fraternity, the basketball team, the staffs Sigma and was named to the dean’s list. Marblehead (CL-12) from 1943 until of the Echo and the Herald; and was a William D. VanIngen ’52 died July 29, He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemis- his discharge in 1946. He then entered Hobart College sports correspondent for 2007, in Doylestown, Pa. try and retired from Eastman Kodak after Hobart, earned a bachelor’s degree in the Geneva Times, now the Finger Lakes He graduated from high school in 1943 40 years as a chemist. Predeceased by his economics and was a member of Kappa Times. He then completed a year of gradu- and was an Army medic during World War wife of 61 years, Marilynn, he is survived Sigma fraternity and Orange Key. He ate study at the University of Rochester II and in post-war Japan. A member of the by two daughters. worked at his father’s agency, C.W. Brown and wrote for the staffs of three Gannett 1950 U.S. Equestrian team, he attended Advertising, took it over in 1957 and oper- Corp. daily newspapers. Watts also Hobart for one year, and was a member Robert E. Kane ’48 died Sept. 24, 2007, ated it for more than a decade. He later worked in advertising/public relations, was of Sigma Phi. He later attended Drexel in Pittsford, N.Y. was president of Erie Binders of Colonie, the first communications director at Roch- University in Philadelphia and graduated He entered Hobart with the Class of and served as president of the New York ester Institute of Technology. and later was from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. 1944 and served in the Army Air Corps State Screen Printers Organization. RIT’s Sports Information Director. He was A trust officer and vice president of several from February 1943 until April 1946, as Survivors include his wife, Gilberte, a public information director for several major banks, he was a former director of a B-17 navigator in the European theatre three daughters including Marcia Brown BOCES groups and school districts. As the U.S. Eastern Amateur Ski Association of operations. Returning to college, he Tiano ’81 and Andrea Brown Hogan ’89. an alumnus, he was a member of the and chairman of the board emeritus of earned a bachelor’s in economics, served Statesmen Athletic Association board of the Pennsylvania Ski and Winter Sports as president of Phi Phi Delta fraternity John J. Hartney ’50 died July 17, 2007, in directors, the 50th Reunion committee, a Museum and Hall of Fame, into which he and his senior class, and was a member of Mulberry, Fla. class correspondent, phonathon volunteer was inducted in 2004, a year after his in- Interfraternity Council, Druids, Newman Jack served two years in the Navy and the Alumni Council, and served two duction into the Vermont Ski Hall of Fame. Club and the basketball team. He earned during World War II, and then earned terms as president of the Hobart Club of He also received the Distinguished Service a master’s in business administration from his bachelor’s in economics. He was a Rochester. Award from the National Board of the 10th the University of Rochester in 1956. He member of Chimera, Druids, Newman He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mountain Division Association. was chair of his 30th Reunion. He served Club, Phi Phi Delta fraternity, was captain Lois and three children. The family has Survivors include his wife, Charlotte 16 years on the Irondequoit town board of the lacrosse team, lettered in football, suggested memorial contributions to Colladay and four children. and ran for the 50th District state Senate was named to the dean’s list, and served as the Statesmen Athletic Association, 300 seat in 1968, with the Democratic and vice president of his senior class. A retired Pulteney St., Geneva, NY 14456. Julius G. Blocker ’53 died July 30, 2007, Conservative parties’ backing. He retired director of marketing for Kerr-McGee in East Hampton, N.Y. from K&W Manufacturing and previously Chemical Co. in Oklahoma City, Okla., he Howard J. Campbell ’51 died May 3, “Randy” earned his bachelor’s in mod- worked at Gates Albert, Graflex, Darcy was a football official for 22 years. 2007, in Pittsford, N.Y. ern languages in 1953, and was a member Associates and Xerox. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, While earning his bachelor’s degree in of the band, Little Theatre, Canterbury He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lorraine Harrington Hartney ’50 and four biology and chemistry, he was a member club and debate club. He was historian Marilyn Schrack ’49 and three children. children. of Kappa Alpha, the baseball and basketball of his senior class and was named to the teams, glee club, Canterbury Club, science dean’s list. He earned a master of arts Henry M. Duys Jr. ’49 died May 11, John J. Simon ’50 died June 24, 2007, in club and was captain of the cheerleading from the Columbia School of International 2007, in Hollywood, S.C. Mount Pleasant, Pa. squad. After graduation, he served in the Affairs in 1956, and studied in Germany He served three years in the Navy, Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in his- Navy for four years during the Korean on a Fulbright Scholarship. Fluent in three entered Dartmouth College in 1946, tory, participated in the honors program, Conflict and then in the Naval Reserves languages, he briefly taught European and came to Hobart through the V-12 and was named to the dean’s list. He until 1974, retiring as a commander. He history at what is now Dowling College program. He was a member of the U.S. earned a master’s degree from Duke Uni- worked for Upjohn Pharmaceuticals for on Long Island, and owned and operated sailing team at the 1948 Summer Olympics versity and retired in 1993 after 42 years 27 years and then Pennwalt Pharmaceuti- an assisted living facility on Long Island for in London and earned his bachelor of as a high school teacher. cals. He was a member of the Statesmen more than 35 years. He had an abiding arts in history. He was a member of Phi He is survived by two children and was Athletic Association, interest in supporting students interested Sigma Kappa fraternity, the Canterbury predeceased by his wife, Kathryn. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, in global study, and established the Julius Club, yacht club, the football, hockey and Janet and four children. Blocker ’53 Endowment Fund for interna- sailing teams, and Little Theatre. He was Jack P. Starr ’50 died May 29, 2007, in tional studies. a former president of H. Duys & Co., a Geneva Charles F. Smithers Jr. ’52, P’78, P’83, family tobacco grower and dealer in Man- A 1938 graduate of Geneva High L.H.D. ’92, died Nov. 22, 2007 in New Thomas F. Backer ’54 died Nov. 9, 2007, hattan and later owned Stewart Flowers in School, he served in the Army Air Corps in York City. in Staten Island. N.Y. Wilton, S.C. the European Theatre of Operations dur- Charlie earned his bachelor’s degree He graduated from high school in 1945 Survivors include his wife, Virginia; ing World War II, then enrolled at Hobart, in economics and was a member of Kappa and served with the U.S. Army in Korea a son and daughter, a stepson and step- where he was a member of Phi Phi Delta Alpha, the staff of the Echo, Canterbury until 1947. He attended Elmira College for daughter. fraternity and Little Theatre, as well as the Club and the sailing team. He then served the spring 1951 semester and entered Ho- lacrosse team, and was a member of the four years in the Air Force as a naviga- bart that fall, earning a bachelor’s degree Egil G. Ruud ’49 died July 22, 2007, in first team ever to fly to an away game. He tor, bombardier and radar man. He was in Spanish and history. While at HWS, he New London, Conn. majored in sociology and economics. He discharged in 1956 as first lieutenant. As was a member of the baseball and boxing He and his family emigrated from later took courses at Syracuse University an alumnus, he was a class agent for more teams, Spanish club, and international rela- Norway as a child, and he served in the and Rochester Institute of Technology, and than 15 years and active in Hobart Club tions club. He earned a master of social Army Air Corps during World War II in was employed as an engineer at several of New York. He was a charter member work at Adelphi University and studied the European Theater. He was discharged local firms, including Goulds Pumps in in 1978-79 of the Emerson Society and at Columbia University. He was a retired in November 1945, entered Hobart in Seneca Falls and Garlock in Palmyra. He received a Citation from the Alumni As- social worker for the City of New York. the fall of 1946 and earned his bachelor’s retired in 1985 after 14 years at Dollinger sociation of Hobart College in October of Survivors include his wife of 32 years, degree in economics in three years. While Corp. in Rochester, where he was a manu- 1982. He was until 1973 a fourth-genera- Mary and two daughters. at HWS, he was a member of Sigma facturing supervisor. Two years later, he tion partner at his family investment firm, Chi fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, ski club, was elected mayor of Geneva, and served Smithers & Co., a member of the New Marvin H. Licht ’54 died Nov. 26, 2007, French club, and the staff of the Echo. a four-year term. He was active with York Stock Exchange since 1869. After the in Atlantic Beach, N.Y. He later earned post-graduate credits Geneva’s First United Methodist Church, firm was acquired by PaineWebber Inc., he While earning his bachelor’s in biology at the University of Rochester and the and was a licensed lay preacher for more was named senior vice president/invest- and chemistry, he was a member of Beta University of Indiana. He started working than 50 years, and a member of the choir. ments. He was a past president of the East Sigma Tau, the football and lacrosse teams at Shuron/Continental Optical Corp. in He was a past president of the Geneva

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and the staff of the Echo. He was retired Cornell, in 1963. He later received a son and two granddaughters. He is buried restaurant, the Irondequoit Town Lounge. from the family meat processing business. National Science Foundation Fellowship at Arlington National Cemetery outside He was involved in Kappa Sigma Fall He is survived by his wife, Sybil Birnbaum at the Public Health Research Institute Washington, D.C. Weekend events. and three daughters. in New York City, and taught molecular Survivors include his wife of 45 years, biology at Princeton until 1971, when he Kenneth Williamson ’59, P ’95, P ’01, Mary, and three sons including Keith R. Albert L. Brunell ’56 died Nov. 10, moved to Dallas to take a position on the died Oct. 27, 2007, in Brooklyn, N.Y Michael ’90 The family has suggested that 2007, in Demarest, N.J. University of Texas Southwestern Medical He received his bachelor’s degree memorial contributions be made to the Al earned a bachelor’s in European Center. Diagnosed with cancer around the in American studies, was named to the Statesmen Athletic Association. history and political science, and was presi- same time as Lance Armstrong – October dean’s list and was a member of Pi Gamma dent of the debate team and a member of 1996 – Ron resolved to take up cycling, Mu, the social science honor society. He Jay S. Ruffner ’63 died Sept. 11, 2007, in of the baseball team, Phi Gamma Mu, Tau and within three years, by age 63, he was received his law degree from New York Phoenix, Ariz. Kappa Alpha, the rifle team, Reserve Of- covering 50 miles a day. In 2003, he and University in 1962, and went into the prac- He earned a bachelor’s degree in ficer Training Corps, and the staffs of the his wife, Virginia ’58, went to France to tice of law with his father as Williamson and economics and was a member of Sigma Chi Herald and WEOS. He was named to the see Armstrong compete. Williamson. He retired in 2007 and the firm fraternity, Little Theatre, Orange Key and dean’s list. As an alumnus, he was a class He is survived by his wife Virginia ’58 closed. He was the best friend of Eric Hall the football and golf teams, and was captain correspondent. He served in the Army and one son. Anderson ’59 while they were in college. of the latter. After earning his law degree on active duty for six months in 1959 Survivors include his wife, Madeline, from the University of Pittsburgh in 1966, and in the Army Reserve for four years Alumni House has recently learned of the and two sons, Stephen Williamson ’95 and he entered the Air Force, served as a judge afterward. He earned his law degree from death in February 2007 of Robert C. Al- Gregory Williamson ’01. advocate at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, New York University’s School of Law brecht ’59, who attended Hobart College and was honorably discharged as a captain and was retired from the U.S. Treasury for two years. He was a member of Sigma David E. Wagner ’61 died May 15, 2007 in 1970. He earned a master of laws degree Department in New York City, where he Chi fraternity, the basketball team and Air in South Burlington, Vt. in tax law from New York University in was a bank examiner for the Comptroller Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. He While earning his degree in philosophy 1972 and went on to specialize in sports of the Currency. retired after 30 years with American Can and sociology, he was a member of Schola law, tax law and health care law. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Co. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Cantorum, St. John’s Guild, the freshman Survivors include his wife, Mary Elea- Susanne, and two children. Carl Adolph ’54. basketball, football, lacrosse teams and nor, and three children. the sophomore wrestling team, and Theta Dr. Stanley Saperstein ’56 died Aug. 8, Edwin W. Lewis Jr. ’59 died Nov. 8, Delta Chi fraternity. He worked as a high Charles G. Barton II ’70, died Aug. 18, 2007, at his home in Southbury, Conn. 2007, in Rosamond, Calif. school teacher and at Boeing Corp. in 2007, at his home in Cazenovia, N.Y. Shep earned a bachelor’s degree in He attended Yale for one semester, Seattle before joining the Coast Guard, He attended Hobart for two years, biology and chemistry, cum laude, while then transferred to Hobart, earned his where he was commissioned as an ensign studying political science and later went a member of Phi Phi Delta, Interfraternity bachelor’s degree in biology, and was a in January 1964 and led search and rescue to work at Myers Community Hospital in Council, the Echo and Herald staffs, the member of Delta Chi and the WEOS staff. operations along the Atlantic Coast until Sodus, N.Y., retiring from there in 1988 as baseball and boxing teams, and Little He entered the Air Force through the May 1967. He returned to college and chief financial officer. He was one of five Theatre. He was also named to the dean’s Reserve Officer Training Corps and was received a master’s in public health in Volunteers of the Year honored by the Sal- list. He earned his medical degree at the commissioned upon graduation. He joined community health education from the Uni- vation Army’s Empire State Division at an University of Chicago Medical School in the Civil Air Patrol as a cadet in 1951 and versity of Missouri in 1968. The next year, August 2001 reception in Cooperstown, 1960 and served in the Army Medical earned a commercial pilot’s certification he became the first executive director of and was treasurer of the Salvation Army’s Corps from 1962 to 1964. He specialized while a student in 1958. He eventually Planned Parenthood of Vermont, serving 11 units in Wayne County. in nephrology, hypertension and diabetes. held a 10-year membership and a one-year for more than seven years until he became He is survived by his wife, Lauren, and Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, and term as national vice commander of the a partner in New Dynamics Associates in one son. He was predeceased by his sister, two children. Civil Air patrol, beginning in August 1993. Laconia, N.H., focusing on gender issues in Barbara G. Barton ’75 and their father, He also served as director of operations business, government and education with Charles G. Barton, Sc.D. ’79, an associate Howard C. Curran ’57 died Sept. 26, for the Civil Air Patrol’s Pacific Region. clients around the country. He was trea- professor of chemistry emeritus who re- 2007, in New Haven, Conn. He served in Vietnam in 1965-66 as an air surer of the Vermont Democratic Party tired in 1988 after 29 years on the faculty. He attended Hobart for two years, controller, instructor and standardization- from 1983 to 1985. Gov. Madeleine Kunin majoring in English, and was a member evaluation pilot, earning the Bronze Star named him the first male member of the William M. James ’70 died Oct. 13, of Delta Chi fraternity, Orange Key, the and the Distinguished Flying Cross; and Vermont Commission on Women in 1986. 2007, in Castle Creek, N.Y. lacrosse team and the ROTC drill team. was discharged as a captain in July 1966. He spent four years at University Health He earned his bachelor’s degree in He later served in the Navy for 10 years, He later joined Pan American Airlines as a Center in Burlington before returning to economics, and was a member of Sigma including as a pilot during the Vietnam pilot, and stayed active with a rescue and New Dynamics, establishing an office in Chi fraternity, Orange Key and the foot- War, and was later a corporate pilot for recovery unit of California’s Air National Portland, Ore. ball team. St. Regis Paper Co. and International Guard. He retired from Pan Am in 1989 to Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice, Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Paper Co. join NASA, where he was a research pilot. and five children. Donna James, and two children. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, As a Hobart alumnus, he volunteered with Sue, and three children. Career Services. Warren S. Whitney ’61 died Oct. 18, The Rev. H. Marshall Lowell Jr. ’71 died He is survived by his wife of 37 years, 2007, in Framingham, Mass. June 23, 2007, in Green Cove Springs, Fla. Albert J. Saverine ’57 died Sept. 23, Midge, and two sons. Earning his bachelor’s degree in A 1964 high school graduate, he 2007, in St. Augustine, Fla. economics, he was a member of Sigma attended University of Alaska and then He graduated from Darien (Conn.) Anthony T.G. Pallett ’59 died Oct. 25, Chi fraternity, the WEOS staff, Newman spent a year at Hobart majoring in politi- High School and served in the Air Force 2007, in Washington, D.C. Club, Spanish club and ski club, and was cal science and participating in the Little for 3-1/2 years, including time in Alaska. Tony grew up in England and gradu- named to the dean’s list. He served in the Theatre and WEOS. He entered the Naval At HWS, he earned a degree in econom- ated in 1947 from secondary school in Air Force during the Vietnam War, and Reserves, where he eventually served 16 ics and was a member of Kappa Sigma Mold, North Wales. He served in the U.S. was discharged as a first lieutenant. He years and earned a bachelor’s in English fraternity, Newman Club and the baseball Army and was discharged as a sergeant in volunteered with the Boston Alumni Club, from C.W. Post College and a master of and football teams. He worked as an September 1954. He attended Santa Bar- and worked as an insurance underwriting divinity from General Theological Semi- accountant, controller and cost analyst for bara Junior College in 1955-56, entered manager for American Mutual Insurance nary in New York City in 1976. He was firms including Dupont, General Electric Hobart, and earned a bachelor’s degree Co., and previously with the American ordained an Episcopal priest in December and Olin Corp., and was inducted into the in history. He was a member of Phi Kappa Patriot Group. 1979, and served congregations in Macki- Darien High Old Timers Athletic Associa- Tau fraternity, the Inter-Fraternity Council, He is survived by his wife, Marlene, nac Island, Mich.; St. Petersburg, Fla., and tion in October 1993. Canterbury Club, Little Theatre, St. John’s and two daughters. as a missionary to Uganda. He is survived by four children. Guild, the Board of Control and the He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, WEOS staff. He taught at Manlius School Frank R. Michael ’62, P ’90 died May 7, and two sons. Ronald A. Butow ’58 died Aug. 8, 2007, (now Manlius Pebble Hill School) near 2007, in Rochester. in Dallas. Syracuse, N.Y.; and worked in the admis- “Ogg” earned his degree in biology Alan E. Wilcox ’71 died May 6, 2007. He earned a bachelor of science in sions offices at Hobart, Wells College in and chemistry and was a member of He earned a bachelor’s degree in philoso- biology and chemistry and was a member Aurora, N.Y.; Boston University, the Uni- Kappa Sigma fraternity, and the football phy and was a member of the Statesmen of Beta Sigma Tau, the concert and versity of Chicago and George Washington and lacrosse teams. Owner-operator of soccer team. He became a professional marching bands, jazz club and the WEOS University, from which he retired in 1992. the Twin Oaks Restaurant in Geneva for chef at several restaurants in Northern staff. He went on to earn a master’s in He earned a master’s degree from the many years, he was a member of the California and later seafood manager for nutritional sciences from Cornell in 1960 University of Chicago in 1966. Statesmen Athletic Association, and later Safeway Corp. He also offered cooking and his doctorate in biochemistry, also He is survived by his wife, Wendy, a hosted many Rochester area events at his lessons on a television program. He is survived by a daughter and stepson.

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Jon E. Benedict ’81 died Nov. 16, 2007, sociation and Little Theatre. As an alumna, Museum, she was named its director at She is survived by three children in Boston, Mass. she was a member of the William Smith age 61, and served another eight years in including James Robert Tate ’68, and was “Benny” earned a bachelor’s degree Alumnae Chapter of Western New York the top post, receiving an appointment predeceased by her husband, J. Robert in economics, was a member of Kappa while she lived in Niagara Falls, where from Gov. Mario Cuomo to the Statue Tate ’43. Sigma fraternity and the lacrosse team, she was a substitute reading teacher and of Liberty Centennial Commission and and was named to the dean’s list. As an home-school liaison. She donated her Wil- in 1981, a citation from State University Carolyn Taylor Glenn ’45 died Oct. 6, alumnus, he was a phonathon volunteer. liam Smith class ring for the Daisy Weeks College at Potsdam for her ingenuity in 2007, in Kittery, Maine. He worked for 13 years with Xerox Buchholz ’12 Award. museum work and community activities. “Taffy” attended William Smith for two Corp., in Washington, D.C.; Charleston, He is survived by two children. In 1988, she became the first woman and years, and was a member of Little The- S.C.; and Philadelphia. In 1998, he joined likely the first Democrat elected to the atre. She received a bachelor of science in the United States Antarctic Program with Alumni House has learned of the death of Potsdam Town Board, elected at age 71 nursing from Columbia Presbyterian Hos- his wife, Courtney, and traveled for two Audrey Marr Deeney ’37 in July 2007 and re-elected four times, retiring in 1997. pital in 1946 and a master’s in public health years throughout the Antarctic, New in Columbia, S.C. She attended William She is survived by a son, Jeremy F. Wy- nursing from Yale University in 1971. She Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. Smith for two years. ant ’74, a daughter-in-law, Martha Klinger- worked as a visiting nurse in Trenton, N.J., In 2001, he joined PFPC Worldwide. A man Wyant ’74; another son and daughter- and was instrumental in founding the first cochlear implant recipient with a desire to Myrtle Winchell Haslach ’37 died in in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, and hospice in New Haven, Conn. help others, he joined the Gift of Hearing September 2007. four grandchildren, including Timothy W. She is survived by her husband of more Foundation advisory board, where he “Sue” attended William Smith College Simrell ’07. She was predeceased by her than 60 years, Roland, and three children. focused much of his effort and ability. for 2-1/2 years, majored in English and husband of 62 years, Robert. They lived in In addition to his wife, he is survived served as class correspondent. Survivors Potsdam for 42 years before moving Libby B. Magida-Oscard ’51, P’78, died by their infant daughter, Erin. include her sister, Jane Winchell Hilkert to Ithaca. Aug. 12, 2007, in Stamford, Conn. ’40. She was predeceased by her husband, She earned a bachelor of arts in English David E. Mersereau ’81 died Nov. 17, Frederick S. Haslach Jr. ’36 and a brother- Jean Norris Linton ’44, P ’70, GP ’00, and was a member of Temple Club, Little 2007, in La Jolla, Calif. in-law, Roger Hilkert ’40. died May 9, 2007, in New Britain, Conn. Theatre, and the staffs of the Herald, the He earned a bachelor’s in political sci- She received a bachelor of arts in Ridge and the Pine. As an alumna, she ence and economics, and was a member Cecile Castor McAuliff ’37 died March chemistry and biology and was on the staff was treasurer of the Alumnae Club of of the WEOS staff and treasurer of Hobart 6, 2007, in Ashby, Mass. of the Ridge. She was a member of Outing Southern Connecticut and a member of Student Association. As an alumnus, he She attended William Smith College Club, French Club, Prom Committee, the admissions committee. She spoke on was a class correspondent and career for two years participating in basketball Epsilon Pi Sigma honor society, and Little financial consulting at a career seminar in services volunteer. He was a financial advi- and Choral Club, and then transferred to Theatre, where she was a co-business the fall of 1977. sor, primarily at Colburn and Meredith in Columbia University, where she received manager. She served as secretary of her She is survived by two daughters Hartford, Conn., and lived for many years a bachelor of science in business in 1937. sophomore class and president of her including Suzanne Magida ’78. in West Hartford, Conn., before moving A retired project supervisor at Walker junior class, and was president of the stu- to Southern California in 2004. He is the Research of Indianapolis, she is survived by dent government as a senior. She worked Martha Milligan Wason ’51 died April author of The Official Couch Potato’s TV four sons and two daughters. She was pre- at Geneva’s Shuron Optical Co. while her 21, 2007, in Asheville, N.C. Trivia. deceased by her husband, John F. McAuliff, husband, Richard J. Linton ’44, finished his “Marcy” received a bachelor’s degree He is survived by his life companion, in 1971. studies at Hobart after serving in the Army in political science and later took courses Elizabeth Hoenenmeyer, and her two during World War II. She later served as at the New School for Social Research children. Ann Visscher MacLeod ’38, P ’66, died class agent and class correspondent. In in New York and at Rutgers, Syracuse Nov. 19, 2007, in Deansboro, N.Y. 1969, she received a degree in science and Temple Universities. She worked for “Annie” earned her bachelor’s in eco- education at Central Connecticut State the YWCA in Westfield, N.Y.; Newton, nomics and English and was a member of College in New Britain, and eventually N.J.; and Philadelphia, and later as a social William Smith the Echo and Pine and The Ridge staffs, the retired after 14 years as an elementary worker for the Travelers Aid Society and Alumni House has learned of the death of field hockey and volleyball teams, Choral school teacher. the City of Philadelphia. She participated Margaret Fulkerson “Peg” Murdock Club, dance club, and Phi Beta Kappa. As Survivors include a son, Jeffrey N. in the August 1963 March on Washington, ’29 in October 2006 in Santa Barbara, an alumna, she was class correspondent, Linton ’70, and two daughters and three D.C. for Jobs and Freedom (best known Calif. She was an English major and a class agent, Reunion newsletter editor, and grandsons including Andrew M. Linton ’00. for Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” member of Little Theatre. Reunion coordinator. She was a librarian She was predeceased by her husband of speech) and worked with the Israel De- and retired from Hamilton and Kirkland 49 years, Richard, whom she met on the fense Forces, visiting that nation four times Alumni House has learned of the death of colleges in Clinton, N.Y. Geneva Hall Freshman Hayride; and a sis- including attending part of the trial of John Bernetta M. Kelley ’34 in July 2007 in She is survived by three children ter, Louise Norris Yeatman ’36. The family Demjanjuk, who was accused of being a Youngstown, N.Y. She was a retired teach- including Ellen M. MacLeod ’66; her has suggested memorial contributions be guard at the Treblinka concentration camp. er who was a member of the international sister Sally Visscher Starrett ’36; and her sent to Alumni House. She was predeceased by her first hus- relations club, Choral Club and the Chris- grandnephew Daniel S. Doyle ’98. She was band, John A. Toomey ’51, and is survived tian Association, and was secretary of her predeceased by her husband Alexander A. Eleanor Jennings Myatt ’44 died Sept. by a son and daughter. class during her HWS years. MacLeod, in June 1974. Her father, Barent 28, 2007, in Boynton Beach, Fla. L. Visscher, was a member of the Hobart She earned her bachelor’s in history, Jane Brownell Gallotta ’52 died April Nell-Gray Willcox Larson ’35 died May Class of 1907, the HWS board of trustees magna cum laude, in three years, and was 25, 2007, in Brockton, Mass. 19, 2007, in Asheville, N.C. from 1935 to 1955 and received an L.L.D. a member of Phi Beta Kappa, international She attended William Smith for two “Peter” earned her bachelor’s in Eng- in 1961. relations club, Schola Cantorum, Little years and received a bachelor’s from the lish, played basketball and field hockey, Theatre and Phi Sigma Iota. She received University of Maryland in 1952. She was was a member of Schola Cantorum, Katharine Fitch Wyant ’38, P ’74, a teaching fellowship to Smith College, co-director of the media center North president of Little Theater, and editor-in- GP ’07 died May 3, 2007, in Ithaca. and earned a master’s in history there in Attleboro Schools for the last 19 years. chief of the yearbook. She taught English Kay was a member of Little Theatre, 1947. She taught for several years in private Survivors include her husband of 49 years, at Northside High School and Corning Dance Club, and the Athletic Association schools in Massachusetts and Virginia, and Allen, and three children. Free Academy for more than 18 years. board, played basketball and volleyball, then in the public high school in Suffolk, Va., She served as a class correspondent and and was president of the Art Associa- and during the summers, took courses at Barbara Pfeifer Goss ’52 died April 26, the scholarship contact for The Willcox tion and the Christian Association. After the University of Virginia, the University of 2007, in Wall Township, N.J. Award, an endowed award established receiving a bachelor’s in psychology, with Florida, the College of William and Mary, She attended William Smith College by her mother, Nell Gray Willcox, in honors, she received a bachelor’s in library and the universities of Cambridge, Edin- for two years and later studied fine art, memory of Mrs. Willcox’s daughter, Sister science from Columbia University in burgh and Oxford. She moved to Florida becoming a watercolorist whose works Winifred Agnes, C.T. ’32, formerly Agnes 1939, also with honors; and a master’s in in 1960, and taught history and political often depicted flowers from her garden. W. Willcox. education, also from Columbia, in 1946. science at Palm Beach Community College She was predeceased by her husband, She is survived by three daughters She was a speaker at the Founder’s Day in Lake Worth until she retired in 1994. Wright D. Goss III, and is survived by three and two sisters, Marjorie Willcox ’33 and celebration in 1982 and received an Alum- step-grandchildren. Elizabeth Willcox Thomson ’36, L.H.D. ’74. nae Citation in 1988. She served as class Alma Dawson Tate ’44, P ’68 died Feb. correspondent, class agent, and Reunion 26, 2007, at her home in Egg Harbor, Wis. Jean Cowie Morrissey ’52 died Sept. 9, Marjorie Barber Peterson ’36 died coordinator, and was a member of the She earned her degree in American his- 2007, in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Nov. 29, 2007, in Springfield, Va. Wheeler Society. She also participated in tory, and was a member of International She earned a bachelor’s degree in She earned a bachelor’s degree in Eng- the Feminist Oral History class (Women’s Relations Club and the staffs of The Ridge economics and Spanish, and was a student lish, minored in home economics, and was Studies 301) in the fall of 2003. After four and the Pine. As an alumna, she was a class proctor, a member of the field hockey, a member of Choral Club, Christian As- years on the staff of the Potsdam Public correspondent. swimming and tennis teams, and the Wil-

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liam Smith Athletic Association. She earned a Naples. She had previously worked in sales French, Italian and music at the Colleges, gift from her brother, James W. Bampton master’s in education at Keene State College and marketing for several firms. and assisted the Schola Cantorum and ’32, LL.D. ’68, in her honor. He served in New Hampshire in 1966, and then taught Survivors include her husband, Tom. dance classes as an accompanist. as an HWS trustee and honorary trustee English and social studies and coached ski Survivors include her two sons. for many years, and held leadership roles teams in the Vermont public schools for 31 Anne F. Harrison ’88 died June 29, 2007, in the capital campaigns of 1960 and years. She retired in 1993 and moved to in Baltimore. Professor of Physical Education Emeritus 1984-88. Bampton House, the Hobart Colorado, where she continued to raise, She earned a bachelor’s degree in Eng- Mary Hosking, 76, died Nov. 15, 2007, Leadership residence at 720 S. Main St., is show and sell Quarter Horses. lish and, as both a student and an alumna, at her home in Geneva. named for him. He died in October 1999. She is survived by three children. was a phonathon volunteer. She served A professor, coach and administrator, Rose was predeceased by her husband as a Reunion Coordinator for the 1993 she served in a wide variety of roles at the of 45 years, Wilfrid Pelletier, a conduc- Sarah Marilyn Boyce Pitt ’55 died April gathering. She went on to earn a master Colleges from 1963 until her retirement tor at the Met. Survivors include a niece, 23, 2007, in Albany, N.Y. of arts in high school guidance counseling in May 1987, coaching every sport the Robin Bampton Harter ’68; a grandniece, “Fingers” earned a bachelor’s degree in from Loyola College and was a high school Herons sponsored and serving as director R. Brooke Harter ’92; and a grandnephew, English and was a member of the staffs of guidance counselor in Baltimore. of William Smith athletics. As the Herons’ Donald B. Harter ’95. the Herald and the Pine, for which she was tennis coach, she accumulated a program editor in her senior year. She participated Julie M. Kuppinger ’98 died Sept. 15, record 126 wins. A. Lachlan Reed, a member of the HWS in Campus Chest and was treasurer of 2007, in Barcelona, Spain. She graduated from Cortland State Teach- Board of Trustees from 1956 to 1961, died her senior class. She played inter-house She earned a bachelor of arts in Span- ers College in 1953, received a master’s Nov. 8, 2007, in Palm Beach, Fla., at the basketball and bowling and, as an aluma, ish, magna cum laude, and spent part of degree from the University of Colorado in age of 90. was a class agent. She was active in several her sophomore year studying in Barcelona. 1961, and was inducted into the Cortland “Lach” earned his undergraduate civic and community groups, and enjoyed She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Wil- degree from Yale in 1939, later earning golfing, bowling and her garden. liam Smith Heron Hall of Honor 10 years a master’s from Yale and his Ph.D. from Survivors include her husband, Charles Rebecca Cornellier Mello ’99 died Nov. later, as a member of the charter class. An the University of Minnesota. He served D. Pitt ’57, and three sons. 16, 2007, in Rochester, N.H. award in her name honors the Most Valu- in the U.S. Navy during World War II as She earned her bachelor’s degree in able Player of the Herons’ tennis team. a lieutenant commander. At the time of Jan Mickle Holloway ’68 died June 30, psychology, minoring in religious studies. She A separate commendation, the Hosking his election to the HWS Board, Reed was 2007, in Kerrville, Texas. is survived by her husband, William Mello. Award, recognizes distinguished former director of industry-education relations She attended William Smith for student-athletes for outstanding lifetime for Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator two years, where she was active in the achievement in their chosen field. Mary Co. in Minneapolis, Minn., later renamed Northern Student Movement and Inter- established the later award in honor of her Honeywell Inc. During the 1980s and national Relations Club. She then earned Faculty and family’s service to the Colleges. ’90s, he was the head of Physicians for a bachelor’s in history at the University of She was president of the New York Peace, which sent doctors and nurses to Houston. She also completed a master’s in Friends State Women’s Collegiate Athletic As- Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Turkey, Yemen and library science at the University of Texas at sociation, chaired its ethics and eligibility elsewhere. Austin, and worked for Hewlett-Packard Richard A. Albright Jr., who taught in committee, and its tennis committee; in He is survived by six children and Labs in Palo Alto, Calif., during the mid- the HWS mathematics department in the 1991, she received its Service Award for was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, 1980s. She was the author of suspense 1970s and early ’80s, died Aug. 25, 2007. contributions to women in athletics. Dur- Martha. thriller, White Witch, Blue Lady, and won He earned a bachelor’s in math in 1967 ing her time, William Smith progressed the New England Writers Network mys- and his Ph.D. in 1971, both from the Uni- from play days to intercollegiate competi- Dorothy Bucknam Wadsworth, L.H.D. tery suspense contest in 2006. versity of Delaware, before joining the HWS tion. She was a champion for equitable ’88, died Nov. 27, 2007, in Rochester, N.Y. Survivors include her husband, Bob, faculty. He remained here until 1983, work- facilities, staff, scheduling, program, and She earned a bachelor of arts at Mount and a daughter. ing on academic and institutional computing, financial support for women. Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. and rejoined the University of Delaware as After retiring, she directed the Ameri- When she received an honorary degree Betty W. Barnard ’70, P’59, died Aug. 4, associate to the chair of the Department can Red Cross in the Finger Lakes for from HWS, the citation mentioned her 40 2007, in Geneva. of Computer and Information Sciences. He three years and served as a national disas- years of volunteer and professional service She earned her bachelor’s in English retired in 2003, and continued teaching at ter volunteer for 10 years, assisting with on behalf of health, arts and educational and was named to the dean’s list, after UD and began teaching at Goldey-Beacom disaster relief locally and abroad, including agencies and institutions. She is a former attending classes at Auburn Community College in Wilmington, Del. counseling services for victims of the trustee and the first director of develop- College and SUNY-Geneseo. She was a Survivors include his wife, Leena, and World Trade Center attacks. As a Rotary ment at Rochester Institute of Technology. phonathon volunteer as an alumna, and had six children. Club member for 19 years, she was one In 1971, she became the first woman to worked for the Ontario County Depart- of the first women to serve on the board join the board of directors of Rochester ment of Social Services and at Agrico Dorothy Calingaert, who taught French, of directors for the clubs in Geneva and in Telephone Corp., and was named to the Chemical Co. in Bellona, N.Y. She was Italian and music at HWS, and accom- Baldwinsville, where she lived briefly. state commission that investigated the well-known in Geneva for her volunteer panied the Schola Cantorum and dance In June 2007, she received the Agnes 1971 Attica prison riot. She also ran for work at the Geneva Public Library and the classes, died Oct. 15, 2007, in Washington, Slosson Lewis Award from the Geneva the state Senate in 1984. Linden Exchange consignment shop. D.C. She was 102 years old. League of Women Voters for leadership, Survivors include two daughters. She Survivors include her daughter, Barbara She graduated from Radcliffe College in the ability to inspire others, and interest was predeceased by her second husband, Barnard ’59, two sons, and three siblings 1926 with a bachelor’s in English. Living in in the community and good government. R. Graham Annett ’49. including Kathleen Warren Milmar ’46; and Europe from 1929 to 1931, she became She is survived by her stepson, William Dorothy Warren Talbot ’49. fluent in German and French, and moved I. Hosking ’74 and predeceased by her George J. Wolf, who taught a course in to Detroit in 1932, where she and her husband, William B. Hosking ’47, a former financial planning for the family at HWS, Laura J. Child ’83 died Sept. 16, 2007, in husband, George, raised two sons. During mayor of Geneva who was on the faculty died Jan. 10, 2007, in Plainfield, Ill. He was Kingston, N.Y. World War II, she was active in Belgian for nearly 25 years, serving as the chair of 92 years old. She earned a bachelor of science de- war relief and was decorated by the the economics department. He attended Ohio State University gree in biology at William Smith, cum laude, Belgian government. The family moved to The family has suggested memorial and the University at Buffalo, and taught and then a master of science in human Geneva in 1950 when her husband retired donations be made to the Heron Society, at Ursinus College, in Collegeville, Pa., as genetics from the University of Michigan in from the petroleum industry to become as Mary was a driving force in its formation. well as at HWS. For 40 years in vari- 1985. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa professor of chemistry at Hobart and Wil- ous communities, he was an insurance and a founder and the president of Circle K liam Smith Colleges. In 1955, she earned Rose Bampton Pelletier L.H.D. ’78 salesman and later supervisor with Farm Club. She served on the Herald and Renais- a master’s degree in musicology at the died Aug. 21, 2007, in Bryn Mawr, Pa., at Bureau/Nationwide, and last at Westfield sance Review staffs, and was named to the Eastman School of Music of the University the age of 99. Insurance in Westfield Center, Ill. He dean’s list. A genetic counselor, she taught of Rochester and continued to perform She studied at Drake University served three years with the Army Enlisted at State University of New York Health chamber music with other musicians, and in Des Moines, Iowa, and received a Reserve Corps, and was known in later Science Center in Syracuse. — with two Steinway grand pianos in their bachelor of music from Curtis Institute years as a passionate contract bridge new home — expanded her repertory to of Music in Philadelphia. A soprano player, attaining the ranking of gold life Michelle Kollar Buckley ’85 died July 31, include works for two pianos. Her princi- and mezzo-soprano who sang with the master. 2007, in Naples, Fla. pal pianist partner was Professor Lindsay Metropolitan Opera, she debuted as Laura Survivors include two daughters, six She earned a bachelor’s degree in art Lafford, until his retirement and departure in “La Gioconda” by Amilcare Ponchielli grandchildren and many great-grandchil- history, and worked as director of business from Geneva in 1979. After her husband’s (1834-1886) in 1932, and retired in 1950. dren. He was predeceased by his wife, development at Smart Marketing, a firm death in 1960, she lived briefly in Rome, The Rose Bampton Pelletier Scholarship Mary Jo. for attorneys and financial professionals in Italy; and Washington, D.C., and soon was established in 1983 with a life income returned to Geneva, where she taught

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