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Dear Members of the Class of 1980:

Whenever or wherever I meet with alumnae, they tell me about the profound and lifelong friendships they forged at Wellesley—and how powerful it is to come together at reunion to see each other and celebrate our rich traditions together.

Your class’s record book is a testament to the lasting relationships that make this community so special and strong, enlivening our collective and individual memories of this place we love, and setting a joyous tone for reunion. By sharing your interests and accomplishments through your record book, you breathe new life into ongoing conversations and relationships and open fresh pathways for friendship. Each of these individual narratives tell an essential part of a larger, collective story. Taken together, they demonstrate the connection and compassion central to this community that stretches across decades and around the globe.

It is this enduring spirit that animates Wellesley’s remarkable network—the most remarkable women’s network in the world. You, and the entire alumnae community, are deeply inspiring. You are invested in the future of the College and in the future of today’s students—shaping their potential as women who will make their difference in the world. It is a privilege to be among such an extraordinary and dedicated community of women.

I am so disappointed we were not able to host reunion this year for the Class of 1980. The weekend is one of my favorite times on campus, and a perennial reminder that the bonds of Wellesley transcend time and place. This pandemic is testing our community in ways we could not have imagined. Yet, time and time again, I am seeing our community rise to the challenge, displaying countless acts of resilience in ways large and small. Such acts are proof that Wellesley is much more than a place. At its core, Wellesley is a community—a community of learning, of caring, and of belonging.

I sincerely wish good health to you, your family, and your loved ones.

Best wishes,

Paula A. Johnson

106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

CLASS OF 1980

August 2020

Dear Classmates,

What a year it’s been. I’m not sure anything in our lifetimes will quite compare to the global impact of COVID-19...or at least I hope not.

With the cancellation of this year’s on-campus reunion, our Class Record Book took on even greater significance in keeping us connected, and I cannot thank Elisa Emperor Crum and Barbara Paxton enough for their leadership of this project.

As I depart the role of class president, I want to thank my classmates for giving me the opportunity to serve you for the past five years, along with a dream team of fellow officers: Jane Karas (V.P.), Bonnie Glober (Secretary) and Mary Flannery (Treasurer). I will continue as reunion chair, in case the College decides to move forward with a physical reunion on campus in 2021.

It is my great pleasure to introduce the class officer slate for 2020-2025 and thank the Nominating Committee, chaired by Marivic Mabanag, for their efforts.

President: Lottchen Shivers Vice President: Lisa Blank Braun Secretary: Nancy Buck McCormick Treasurer: Mary Flannery Annual Giving Rep: TBD

Take care, mask up and be well,

Irena Choi Stern [email protected]

ANDERSON, BERYL D.

Name in 1980: Beryl D. Anderson Name now: Beryl D. Anderson, JD Preferred email: [email protected]

Today, 6/4/2020 we are in a global pandemic with COVID 19 and no vaccines. Since my Wellesley College graduation in May 1980, the world has changed so much. However, in some ways the issues are still the same. I am writing this on the eve of the George Floyd’s Memorial service in Minneapolis. Over 400 years African Americans have experienced not only Police Brutality, but so much more.

As a Wellesley Washington Intern, I worked in the Justice Dept-Civil Rights Division. Police Brutality was one focus of my summer projects. We have not moved far from that time either.

Senior year I wrote with others a musical called “IYAM” which was produced at Wellesley and involved many African American students from Wellesley, MIT, Harvard and Berklee School of Music. The script is archived at Wellesley’s library.

“IYAM” spoke to the stereotypes about African Americans and the experience of students at Wellesley. It was performed during Alumnae Weekend & Alumnae were struck that some issues were the same as when they were students.

So, I remind myself looking back 40 years, Keep God First! Believe in yourself! Keep advocating! Change can be incremental! Never Give Up! Reach for the stars!

After Wellesley & UVA Law School I worked with U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Leon Higginbotham. I have had an interesting path including serving as Special Assistant to Hampton Univ President, William Harvey. I’ve also served as: * National TV Anchor(Host) & Producer covering the Supreme Ct & legal issues at the White House & Congress; * U.S. Supreme Ct Press Corp member, * Director of International Communications for Rosa Parks, * Ohio Deputy Secretary of State, *3 term City Councilwoman, *Area Commissioner,*Community & Board volunteer

My family is my greatest joy. My husband is Marvin West. We have a teenage daughter who just starred as Belle in Beauty & the Beast. We share our love for music in Church & as musicians in the New Albany Symphony & Chorus. Together our family strives to be the change we wish to see in the world!

APPERSON, MELISSA

Name in 1980/Now: Melissa Apperson Spouse/Partner: Steven Bloomfield Children/Grandchildren: Emma Bloomfield, Henry Bloomfield, Alberto Means (son-in- law) Grandchild: Gwendolyn Means (age 2) Preferred address and email: 96 Bowen St, Providence, RI 02906; [email protected] ; Greetings, classmates! What a keen disappointment, not being able to gather together in June. Warm thoughts and best wishes to all.

I’m writing from Little Compton, RI, where my family has been renting a house for the last few weeks. Manhattanites Emma, Alberto and Gwendolyn came to RI in March and will be here through the summer. Henry joined us last week, also from Manhattan. For the first two months of our sudden cohabitation, we lived in Steve’s and my small condominium in Providence. The extra space here in Little Compton, both inside and out, has been restorative. The peacefulness of this place, all meadows and stone walls, old houses and ocean views, is, to me, unparalleled. The chance to spend so much time with our family, even under such difficult circumstances, is truly a blessing. My return to regular caregiving (my role while the others work remotely), while exhausting at times, has given me a renewed sense of purpose, much joy, and a closeness to Gwendolyn that thrills me. Experiencing each day through the sensibilities of a two year old has been a distraction from and a certain antidote to feelings of anxiety and sadness brought on by the terrible state of the world.

Four years ago Steve and I moved from Concord, MA, our home of 30 years, to Providence. It wasn’t a move we were seeking, but it seemed prudent given Steve’s new employment at Brown. Although there’s much to admire and respect about Providence, it was a difficult transition after all those years in Concord, a town we love deeply for its beauty and history (its and our own). We’ve made our peace with Providence, though, and we appreciate the ease with which we can visit the coast and this special small town (not Concord, but close!). I have had more time to work on poetry and still some success in publishing (much more before the pandemic).

And we’re not so far from Concord after all. I’ve continued to sing in my women’s chorus there, very much worth the drive to and fro on congested I-95. My community of friends is largely in Massachusetts, so I’m glad to be still living in New England. I used to take regular walks around Lake Waban and hope it won’t be too long before I can do that again. For those of you who haven’t been to campus in a while: it’s as glorious and embracing as ever.

Name:ATTENBOROUGH, Suzanne SUZANNE Attenborough Dorm(s):Name: McAfee,Suzanne Shafer, Attenborough TCE Business/Career:Dorm(s): McAfee, Shafer,Marketing TCE VolunteerBusiness/Career: Service: Marketing Raise service dog puppiesVolunteer for Service:Canine Companions Raise service for dog Independence;puppies for Canine Board Companions of local Community for FIndependence;und Board of local Community HobbiesFund and Interests: Retrievers, needlepoint,Hobbies and reading, Interests: travel Retrievers,, lectures, theaterneedlepoint, reading, travel, lectures, Spouse/Partner:theater Jack Berg (MIT 1979 – metSpouse/Partner: at a McAfee mixer) Jack Berg (MIT 1979 – Children/Grandchildren:met at a McAfee mixer) Cally Berg (4th yearChildren/Grandchildren: of U Minn Vet School) Cally Berg (4th Pets:year of Belle U Minn (cat Vet age School) 12), Kimberly (Lab agePets: 11), Belle Wendell (cat age (Golden 12), Kimberlyage 8), Mulan (Lab (catage age11), 6),Wendell Aide (Golden (Golden age age 3 8),), Iverly Mulan (Golden(cat age –6), current Aide (Golden puppy in age training) 3), Iverly (Can you(Golden tell I’m – current the mother puppy of ina futuretraining) vet?) (Can Preferredyou tell I’m address the mother and of email: a future vet?) [email protected] address and email: [email protected] Carlson Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94306 3732 Carlson Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94306 2015: Leave corporate marketing and work for a raw start up 2015: CallyLeave graduates corporate from marketing Mount andHolyoke work Collegefor a raw start up 1Callyst cross graduates country fromdrive Mount OH to HolyokeCA through College SD, CO, UT, NV Sell1st cross my childhood country drive home OH in toNJ CA through SD, CO, UT, NV RaiseSell my CCI childhood puppy Whitley home in NJ 2016: BeginRaise teachingCCI puppy and Whitley selling needlepoint at Old World 2016: DesignsBegin teaching in Menlo and Park, selling CA needlepoint at Old World VisitDesigns Victoria, in Menlo BC Park, CA 2Visitnd and Victoria, 3rd cross BC country drives CA to NY via Rt 80, VA2nd toand CA 3 rdvia cross Rt 50 country drives CA to NY via Rt 80, VisitVA to Wellesley CA via Rt for 50 election night 2017: Visit AustraliaWellesley with for electionCally night 2017: Raise Visit Australia CCI puppy with Aide Cally 4Raiseth cross CCI country puppy drive Aide CA to MN Cally4th cross starts country Vet School drive CAat U to Minn MN 2018: GoodbyeCally starts to Vetthe SchoolFiji House at U Minn 2018: 60Goodbyeth Birthday to the Bash Fiji in House Seattle with Liz Rowe Wilder Visit60th BirthdayBolivia with Bash roommate in Seattle from with Junior Liz Rowe Year Wilder in LondonVisit Bolivia and witha Bolivian roommate friend from Junior Year in 2019: RaiseLondon CCI and puppy a Bolivian Iverly friendII 2019: Jack’sRaise CCI40th puppyMIT Reunion Iverly II TripJack’s to Disneyland40th MIT Reunion with Iverly JackTrip to& DisneylandSuzanne visit with Idaho Iverly for the first time since movingJack & Suzannein 1999 visit Idaho for the first time since 2020: Teachmoving needlepoint in 1999 via Zoom 2020: Teach needlepoint via Zoom BAHLKE, MARJORIE (“MARJIE”) HARRISON

Name in 1980: Marjorie (Marjie) Bahlke Name Now Marjorie (Marjie) B. Harrison B.A. 1980 Psychology, Wellesley College Ed.M. 1986 Human Development & Psychology, Harvard Grad School of Education Ed.D. 1992 Human Development & Psychology, Harvard Grad School of Education

For every previous record book, I have sketched a portion of the game board from the game LIFE. Here we are 40 years after graduation and I am switching to a text-based Record Book entry. The past five years brought many changes. My marriage had gone down the tubes between the 30th and 35th reunions, but our divorce only became final a couple of days before our 30th wedding anniversary (we had been married in the Wellesley College Chapel)

After leaving academia for the home in 2001, and then almost fifteen years of providing in-home care for a busy family, some of which was spent abroad (London) I was unsure at our 35th reunion in 2015 if I would ever be able to re-enter the professional workforce. It was my Wellesley and Harvard education that impressed the potential boss; he knew he was getting someone with analytic skills and the ability to write well and communicate effectively.

In 2015 I was about to make the big move to the San Diego area to assist a physician with a start- up stem cell research project. In the five years since, we have received a patent on a medical device and two patents on a revolutionary procedure that has the potential to change our understanding of basic cellular biology and the activation and delivery of stem cells from a patient’s own blood. I’m supposed to be in charge of data collection and research methodology but I do everything from running the clinic, ordering medical supplies, booking and billing the patients, using the patented device in the experimental protocol to make the dormant stem cells biologically active, filing and getting the coffee.

Moving to a new city alone was facilitated of course by the internet. Facebook, Craigslist etc. made it possible to find suitable places to live and meet new people. For a while I lived in a one- bedroom condo near the beach in Oceanside, CA, but the party atmosphere in the condominium complex (many of the units were used for short-term vacation rentals) often made sleep a challenge. I always said once I met my “silver fox” we would find a bigger home further from the coast, and that is what happened. I’ve been with my partner Bryan (Michigan State 1981 after a five-year stint in the Navy during VietNam courtesy of the draft) since 2016 and we now live overlooking the beautiful Calavera Hills nature preserve in Carlsbad, California. I have a 3 mile, nine-minute commute to work, something most Californians cannot imagine.

Parenting adult children has been both a joy and a challenge. Watching them go through relationships with questionable partners, and long-term medical challenges has been difficult, especially since they are on the opposite coast. I am happy to say my son (age 32) reconnected with someone he knew in elementary school last year, and they are engaged. The wedding was supposed to have been this summer but has been postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19. I feel blessed to still have a job/career in these times.

BELL, KARREN WINDSOR

Name in 1980: Karren Bell Name now: Karren Windsor Career: English teacher; Therapist (Boston College MSW 1992)

Spouse: Bill Windsor (MIT 1979, HBS 1983) 3 Children: Washington, DC; NYC, San Diego. Preferred address and email: [email protected]

Just moved to Eden Prairie, Minnesota in time for the covid shut-down.

BLANK, LISA BRAUN

Name in 1980: Lisa Blank Name now: Lisa Braun Dorm(s): Claflin Business/Career: Marketing Communications and Writing, DXC Technology Spouse/Partner: Married to Gary Braun for 28 years Children: Will, 25, and Danny, 24 Email: [email protected]

Greetings from metro Atlanta! In the past 5 years, we just seem to be getting older. Well, that's not totally true. Husband changed jobs and both sons finished school and are working. Here’s the rundown:

• I’m still working at the same company, but it became a new company in 2017. CSC became DXC Technology and I’m in the thick of content development, writing, editing and communications. We are a big IT services firm.

• Gary left the corporate world a few years ago, became a professional gemologist and gemcutter, and founded Finewater Gems, an online business selling fine gemstones. So we’re both working from home (especially helpful at this time).

• Will, 25, works for QGenda, a software company in Atlanta, and recently moved to Midtown Atlanta. He enjoys work and tennis, and we usually see him for Sunday dinner, though the pandemic has put that on hold.

• Danny, 24, lives at home and works part-time at Goodwill, a great organization that lives up to its mission of putting people to work. Danny is on the autism spectrum and we weren’t sure he could ever hold a real job, but he has been there over a year and is doing well.

I had my own personal Wellesley reunion, in hindsight, when I went to campus — Jewett — to watch Hillary Clinton give the commencement speech in 2017. I look forward to having a traditional reunion in 2025 and will miss seeing everyone this year!

Stay safe.

BRACKEN, HILARY MCGHEE

Name in 1980: Hilary Bracken Name now: Hilary McGhee Davis Scholar Preferred address and email: [email protected]

After years and years of training, I became a psychoanalyst and practiced full time until I retired – well 90% retired – 4 years ago

Volunteer work has chiefly been political activism.

My hobbies and interests have been pretty conventional; the garden, which continues to fill me with delight, cooking – a pleasure I share with my husband, my reading; (I belong to a most lively and intellectual book group), other various groups, the theater and movies and when available, travel, always including a trip back to my native UK.

Peter McGhee is my second husband. We were married in l989 and I have a stepdaughter and two boys and a girl. There are now 5 grandchildren who live in the Boston area, whom we see more often when there is no lockdown. As a Davis Scholar I am older than most of the class and my husband, 86 and I, soon to be 79, are required to be more careful.

Wellesley College opened the door for me when I was 36, opened up a world of intellectual riches and the opportunity to have a career. It was a slog commuting from Cambridge, where I still live, and it was challenging with 3 young children, various pets, a second home and a traditional husband of the era, but I never regretted it for a minute.

I did wish I could have been more socially involved and made lots of friends at Wellesley, where there were clearly so many wonderfully interesting women, but that had to be foregone. I shall be eternally grateful for the policy which opened up its doors to the student who was eager for college education but had arrived via an unconventional route.

Hilary McGhee

BRISKIN, RAQUEL

Name in 1980: Raquel Briskin Name now: Raquel Briskin Counihan Dorms: Severance Business/Career: Director, Employee Relations, U.S. Bank Volunteer Service: Local Organizing Committee, 2020 Cross Country World Cup Hobbies and Interests: Running, triathlons, outdoors fitness, camping, November Project Spouse: Kevin Counihan Children: Abby Counihan, Hamilton College, 2018 Ella Counihan, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2018 Preferred address/ email: 4101 Zenith Av S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, [email protected]

I spent just two years at Wellesley but remain a proud Wellesley woman if not a graduate. I’ve attended one reunion (our 10th) and was looking forward to this one, especially since our assigned dorm was Severance, where I lived while at Wellesley. Sadly, the global pandemic has upended that and the plans of so many.

Since graduation, I met and married Kevin Counihan, a fellow Midwesterner who works at Medtronic as a biomedical engineer, moved back to Minneapolis, and gave birth to twin girls. Those “babies” are now two years out of college and embarking on their own adventures. One will be attending Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine to obtain her DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) this fall; the other is an AmeriCorps fellow in Bellingham, WA serving as a Food Educator.

I graduated from law school in 1987 and practiced employment law in private practice and in- house for 11 years, before pivoting to human resources. I’ve been with U.S. Bank since 2005 and currently serve as the Director of Employee Relations. I love my job – every day is different, especially now with the added challenges of COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police – so no plans to retire for a while. Not that I don’t think about it sometimes, though!

I lost my sweet mama in April – she had Parkinson’s and dementia and I hadn’t seen her in more than a month due to the pandemic lockdown at her facility. It’s been hard – I visited her almost daily before the pandemic and then to have her pass away without the opportunity to celebrate her life with friends and family . . . it’s been a little surreal.

All in all, we are safe and healthy and thankful for that. It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years!

BUTLER, SHEILA LOUISE

Name in 1980: Sheila Louise Butler Name now: Sheila Louise Butler, MD, MPH Dorm(s): Beebe; Tower East and Tower West Business/Career: Physician – Medical Director for A Small Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic in Upstate New York; Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Public Health; Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with subspecialty boards in Hematology Volunteer Service: Board member: N.Y. Occupational & Environmental Medicine Association Hobbies and Interests: Wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery, stained glass making, gardening, cooking, knitting, making spirits Spouse/Partner: Anthony E Jones Children/Grandchildren: Zachary B Butler-Jones; Aleah L Butler-Jones; No grandchildren, yet… Preferred address and email: [email protected]

Today I awakened to an alert from my iPhone. It said, “Traffic light. If you leave now you will arrive at your Wellesley College Reunion in 2.5 hours.” In the twilight of my awakening, I wondered if I had finished packing and whether the weather would be good for driving. When I became fully conscious, I realized that we are in a midst of a COVID 19 pandemic, human rights crises centered on inequities that my people and others that have been traditionally marginalized (I am being kind in this description). I am reminded that my sister Julie R. Butler, DVM, Class of 1979 would not be able to attend my 40th reunion like I attended hers last year (if the reunion was still on) because she died on April 4th, 2020 – in the midst of the pandemic. IT IS ALMOST TOO HARD TO BREATHE IN ALL OF THIS!

I am now fully awake and in this state wakefulness, I am hypervigilant, I am sad, I am not content, I am afraid for my children and all of those black and brown people that I know and do not know. Most of all, through all of this, I am EXTREMELY GRATEFUL! I am grateful to still be here to make positive contributions, I am grateful to know GOD, I am grateful to be able to continue to positively contribute to society. I am grateful for my two kind and beautiful children – Zachary who graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry from Elmira College and Aleah who graduated magna cum laude in Agricultural Sciences from Cornell. I am grateful that they willingly live positive lives, are helpful and funny and here. I am grateful for my husband of almost 38 years and that we can still laugh together and be together. I am grateful to be employed and, in a position, to share. I am grateful for my siblings that remain, and other family members and the very few friends who have been with me through it all – no matter how dark things were (and are) at times.

I REMAIN GRATEFUL AND FULL OF HOPE! CARON, ELIZABETH CONRAD

Name in 1980: Elizabeth Caron (Liz) Name now: Elizabeth Conrad Dorm(s): McAfee, Cazenove, Pomeroy Career: Semiconductor Industry Spouse/Partner: Rob Conrad Children/Grandchildren: Genevieve Conrad Preferred address and email: [email protected]

I enjoyed attending our 35th reunion and reconnecting very much. In the 5 years since the reunion;

Rob and I moved to Napa, CA in 2017 and survived the Atlas Fire in October. In the 8 days we were evacuated, Rob and I (and the three cats!) had to move two more times due to fires in close proximity. The amazing fire crews protected our property when the fire came within 150 feet of our home. Napa is beautiful and we are so very happy here. So much wine, so little time.

I retired in September 2019 from my job at AMD. I was at AMD for 18 years and in the computer chip design field since starting at Digital Equipment in 1990. Retirement is the best! I have learned how to use a chainsaw and I spend a lot of time outdoors maintaining our land.

Driver Rob Conrad and his pit crew (shown in photo) participated in the SCCA National Championships in 2016 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and in 2018 at Sonoma Raceway.

Rob and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary in September 2019. I became a Breast Cancer survivor in 2019. 2019 marked 25 years of summer vacations in Rhode Island with Genna and my extended family.

Genna and Daniel were planning to get married this June but COVID-19 postponed those plans.

My time at Wellesley and the people I met there mean more to me with each passing year. I hope you are all safe and well in these troubled times.

Liz and Rob, Genna and her fiance Daniel Team Conrad

CASLAVSKY, VERONIKA

Name in 1980: Veronika Caslavsky Name now: same Dorm(s): Freeman, Munger, Shafer Business/Career: Quality Management + Delivery Lead Professional Volunteer Service: CSR Sauvetages félins (cat rescue) Hobbies and Interests: Painting Spouse/Partner: Hervé Marchal Children/Grandchildren: Liam (grandson) Preferred address and email: [email protected]

Wellesley memories always include Charlotte Young and soccer. I was her wing, never had to look back, because she covered me 100%. We still write and I miss not having the chance to see her as well as others, Janie Palm, Wendy Zimmerman, at reunion.

Today’s version with my husband and best buddy, Hervé, who works side-by-side with me during these odd days from home. We’ve moved to a condo, now that only our oldest, Anita is still with us. Our one and only grandchild, Liam, is not far, but our middle son has been in NY state, although fortunately now much closer to Montreal. Looking forward to retiring soon after 40 years of working in quality software management.

CHOI, IRENA

Name in 1980: Irena Choi Name now: Irena Choi Stern Dorms: Cazenove, Davis, Beebe Business/Career: Journalist, University Administrator Volunteer Service: Various non-profit boards, PTA president, School Board member. Special recognition/Awards: Columbia Journalism School Alumni Award Hobbies and Interests: Travel, Tennis, Reading Spouse: Bruce E. Stern (m. 1982) Children: Marlow (b. 1984), Dillon (b. 1987) and Claire (b. 1990) Preferred address and email: 56 Valley Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; [email protected]

As 2020 dawns, we have many changes that lie ahead.

Our remaining parent, my mother, died last year, so we are now orphans. My husband, who turns 66 on March 5, will be retiring. I will be starting a new position as Director of Alumni Relations for the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY (Craig, as in “CraigsList”). We are still living in the same house we moved into in 1992, having selected the community for its public school and proximity to New York City. Among some of the questions swirling in my head are: Should we move to NYC? Should we renovate the house? How many good years do we have left? So many things to ponder.

Bruce and I continue to enjoy traveling -- almost all of it has been related to his work as executive officer at Assured Guaranty Ltd. To take advantage of the travel, and in anticipation of his retirement, in 2014 I took early retirement from Columbia Journalism School, where I worked as assistant dean for alumni relations. Bruce traveled several times a year to London for meetings, so it was fun thinking up other countries to tack on for a few days. For the past 38 years, he has been a great partner, on the road and in the abode.

But my greatest joy is being with my three children -- the kindest, most fun and entertaining company around. We have tried to carve out annual family trips, of varying durations and destinations, to spend time together and enjoy each others’ company in a relaxed setting. Marlow, 35, is senior entertainment editor at The Daily Beast, Dillon, 32, is an associate at a law firm and Claire, 29, is editor at Bergdorf Goodman.

Finally, It has been a pleasure and honor to serve as class president these past five years and co-chairing our 2020 reunion has been icing on the cake!

CHOI, IRENA CHRISTIAN, PATRICIA (“PAT”)

Name in 1980: Irena Choi Name in 1980: Patricia (“Pat”) Christian Name now: Irena Choi Stern Name now: Same Dorms: Cazenove, Davis, Beebe Dorm(s): Claflin, Freeman, Munger Business/Career Journalist, University Administrator : Business/Career: Professor, Sociology @ Carroll College Volunteer Service: Various non-profit boards, PTA president, School Board member. Children: Elizabeth, Peter and Alex Special recognition/Awards: Columbia Journalism School Alumni Award Preferred address and email: christian,[email protected] Hobbies and Interests: Travel, Tennis, Reading Spouse: Bruce E. Stern (m. 1982) Children: Marlow (b. 1984), Dillon (b. 1987) and Claire (b. 1990) Greetings classmates for our 40th reunion virtually! Here's a quick update on where I am Preferred address and email: 56 Valley Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; [email protected] these days. I am still teaching sociology to undergraduates at a small Catholic college, now as an adjunct at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, where my husband (Dean As 2020 dawns, we have many changes that lie ahead. Pavlakis) and I moved in 2014. He left banking for history and found a job at Carroll, so after 25 years in Buffalo we drove across the country and became residents of the Our remaining parent, my mother, died last year, so we are now orphans. My husband, who turns 66 on Treasure State. We enjoy the beauty and friendliness of the Northwest but miss family March 5, will be retiring. I will be starting a new position as Director of Alumni Relations for the Craig and friends "back east" a lot. So much so that we come back to Buffalo for the summer, Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY (Craig, as in “CraigsList”). We are still living in the usually squeezing in a few weeks in New England - which would have included reunion same house we moved into in 1992, having selected the community for its public school and proximity to this June but... coronavirus. One upside of the long drive is getting to see Sally New York City. Among some of the questions swirling in my head are: Should we move to NYC? Should Klingensmith Hoff along the way, although not this year (see previous sentence). We we renovate the house? How many good years do we have left? So many things to ponder. made up for it with a marathon Zoom call with Elisa - why don't we do this more? On the family side of things, two of our kids got married last summer; Alex married Ava on Milos, Bruce and I continue to enjoy traveling -- almost all of it has been related to his work as executive officer Greece (jokes about the Mama Mia wedding are tolerated) and Elizabeth (Wellesley '08) at Assured Guaranty Ltd. To take advantage of the travel, and in anticipation of his retirement, in 2014 I married Thomas in Portland, ME, in September. I sent a picture to the alumni magazine took early retirement from Columbia Journalism School, where I worked as assistant dean for alumni of 8 Wellesley alums of varied years holding a Wellesley banner but it didn't make it in - relations. Bruce traveled several times a year to London for meetings, so it was fun thinking up other hopefully the next issue! Dean got tenure this year, effective fall 2020 and I am working countries to tack on for a few days. For the past 38 years, he has been a great partner, on the road and in the remotely with colleagues at Canisius College in Buffalo doing research on megachurches abode. in the global south. While the congregational survey and participant-observation at churches are on hold, we are adding research questions on their responses to But my greatest joy is being with my three children -- the kindest, most fun and entertaining company the coronavirus. If you come to Montana during the academic year please look me up. around. We have tried to carve out annual family trips, of varying durations and destinations, to spend time (Ditto for Buffalo in the summer). Stay safe and strong everyone! together and enjoy each others’ company in a relaxed setting. Marlow, 35, is senior entertainment editor at

The Daily Beast, Dillon, 32, is an associate at a law firm and Claire, 29, is editor at Bergdorf Goodman.

Finally, It has been a pleasure and honor to serve as class president these past five years and co-chairing our 2020 reunion has been icing on the cake!

CLARK, SUSAN GEROW

Name in 1980: Susan Ann Clark Name now: Susan Clark Gerow Dorm(s): Severance, Munger, McAfee Business/Career: High tech contract management and operations Volunteer Service: Otherworld, DAR (now Vice Regent of Boston Tea Party Chapter) Hobbies and Interests: I am now sewing masks for DAR Service to America in all my spare time. They are being sent to organizations in need all over the country. Spouse/Partner: Jeff Gerow—39 years and counting Children/Grandchildren: Dan, Peter, and new daughter Melda Preferred address and email: 47 Crystal Cove Avenue, Winthrop, MA 02152; [email protected]

CONNELL, BRENDA

Your name in 1980: Brenda Connell Your name now: Brenda C. O’Brien Dorms: Shafer, Severance, Munger Business/Career: Consultant/rfp writer for an investment firm and 1st-yr graduate student Volunteer Service: UMass Boston University Archives, WC Slater Host Family Program Hobbies/Interests: Photography, home/garden renovations, Wellesley Friends of Art, cooking & collecting cookbooks Spouse Tom O’Brien

Home address: Scituate MA Email: [email protected]

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Hi classmates, thinking of you and wishing you and your loved ones continued health and safety during these challenging times. I’m sorry that we’re not gathering together on campus and enjoying our 40th reunion. I was really looking forward to the weekend.

Some recent highlights…in 2016, husband Tom and I joined the crowd at the Election night reception for alums on the Wellesley campus and, in January, I walked in the Boston Women’s March. 2018 brought major changes as we simplified our life and returned to Massachusetts. We bought a home in Scituate and are both working locally. With this transition, we closed our long, 15-year chapter of two-city living; indeed, this latest move capped a combined 9 residential moves, 4 job moves and 2 short-term overseas assignments. Hmm…it’s a bit freaky to tally all that up; no wonder I’m tired.

Currently, I’m back in school in a History/Archives master’s program at UMass Boston; it’s a late-career-change, semi-retirement idea and I absolutely love being part of this world. Research paper-writing still does not come easy -- even now -- but MS Word and push-button footnotes are a miracle. I also work, from the house, as a consultant/rfp writer for an investment firm and I’ve reconnected with Wellesley by way of Friends of Art and the Slater Host Family Program. It seems I’m finally home, in so many wonderful ways. I hope we’ll have an opportunity to ‘do- over’ our reunion plans in 2021. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out, as I would love to hear from you.

Keeping me company during the pandemic

CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON (continued)

CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON

CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON Name in 1980: Kimberley Catherine Crocker Name in 1980: Kimberley CatherineName now: Crocker Kimberley Crocker Pearson Kimberley Catherine Crocker CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON Name in 1980: Name now: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Severance, Tower Court, Pomeroy Dorm(s): CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON (continued) Name now: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Dorm(s): Severance, TowerBusiness/Career: Court, Pomeroy Career #1: Occupational and Environmental Medicine Dorm(s): Severance, Tower Court, Pomeroy Business/Career: Career #1: OccupationalName and inEnvironmental 1980: Career Medicine #2:Kimberley Full-time Catherine parenting Crocker Business/Career: Career #1: Occupational and Environmental Medicine Career #2: Full-time parentingName now: Career #3:Kimberley Environmental Crocker Science Pearson and Policy; MS Johns Hopkins 2020 Career #2: Full-time parenting Career #3: EnvironmentalDorm(s): Science and Policy; MS Johns Severance, Focus Hopkins on Toweruses 2020 of Court, GIS in Pomeroy measuring conservation effectiveness Career #3: Environmental Science and Policy; Focus MS onJohns uses Hopkins of GIS in2020 measuring conservation effectiveness VolunteerBusiness/Career: Service: “Math EmpowersCareer #1: Girls” Occupational after school and program Environmental in DC Ward Medicine 8 Volunteer Focus Service: on uses of GIS“Math in measuring Empowers conservation Girls” after effectivenessschool program in DC Ward 8 Board of CareerDirectors #2: for Full two-time arts parenting academies Volunteer Service: “Math Empowers Girls” after schoolBoard program of Directors in DC forWard two 8 arts academies Science OlympiadCareer #3: District Environmental of Columbia Science and Policy; MS Johns Hopkins 2020 Board of Directors for two arts academiesScience Olympiad District of Columbia Focus on uses of GIS in measuring conservation effectiveness Science Olympiad District of Columbia Hobbies and Interests: Nature travel; SCUBA, Horseback riding, hiking Hobbies and Interests: Nature travel; SCUBA,Volunteer Horseback Service: riding, hiking “Math Empowers Girls” after school program in DC Ward 8 Playing music and living sustainably Hobbies and Interests: Nature travel; SCUBA, Horseback Playing riding, music hiking and living sustainably Board of Directors for two arts academies Spouse: Steven Pearson PlayingSpouse: music and living sustainably Steven Pearson Science Olympiad District of Columbia Children: Deanna (25), John (24), Brett (20) Spouse: StevenChildren: Pearson Deanna (25), John (24), Brett (20) PreferredHobbies address: and Interests:45 Province Nature St. #1204travel; SCUBA, Horseback riding, hiking Children: DeannaPreferred (25), address:John (24) , Brett (2045) Province St. #1204 Playing music and living sustainably Preferred address: 45 Province St. #1204 Boston, MA 02108 Boston, MA 02108 Boston, MA 02108 [email protected]: [email protected] Steven Pearson Deanna debut as Gamzatti in La Bayadere [email protected] Children: Deanna (25), John (24), Brett (20) Preferred address: 45 Province St. #1204 CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON (continued) Boston, MA 02108 [email protected] CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON (continued) CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON (continued) Deanna debut as Gamzatti in La Bayadere

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Brett first day of college; with Steve and me

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CROCKER, KIMBERLEY PEARSON DAGDELEN, RITA KESKINYAN

Name in 1980: Agavni Rita Dagdelen Name in 1980: Kimberley Catherine Crocker Name now: A. Rita Dagdelen-Keskinyan Name now: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Dorm(s): Severance, Tower Court, Pomeroy Dorm(s): Claflin, Severance, Stone/Davis Business/Career: Career #1: Occupational and Environmental Medicine Business/Career: Investment Banking—Mergers & Acquisitions Career #2: Full-time parenting Volunteer Service: various school boards and church parish executive roles Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, theatre and art Career #3: Environmental Science and Policy; MS Johns Hopkins 2020 Spouse/Partner: Kevork Keskinyan Focus on uses of GIS in measuring conservation effectiveness Children/Grandchildren: Dr. Vahakn Shant Keskinyan—son; Shogher Talar Keskinyan—daughter Volunteer Service: “Math Empowers Girls” after school program in DC Ward 8 Preferred Address/Email: 20 The Terrace, Plandome, NY. 11030; [email protected] Board of Directors for two arts academies Science Olympiad District of Columbia Thoughts: looking back 40 years, the 4 years at Wellesley as a foreign student were the most formative years of my young adult and adult life. Wish I knew then how very precious that time Hobbies and Interests: Nature travel; SCUBA, Horseback riding, hiking was, how much I learned, and how important and profound the bonds I’ve developed would be Playing music and living sustainably for the rest of my life, especially with my true sister Betsy White and her family. And today I am Spouse: Steven Pearson not just a proud alum but a very proud Wellesley mom!!! Children: Deanna (25), John (24), Brett (20) Preferred address: 45 Province St. #1204 Boston, MA 02108 [email protected]

Picture one: my family—Dr. VSK, Talar, Rita and Kevork

Picture two: my remarkable mother retired teacher and now at 97 years young, Mrs. Vosgi Dagdelen, my amazing daughter 2013 graduate Talar

Brett first day of college; with Steve and me

DARLINGTON, SUSAN

Name in 1980: Susan Darlington (Sue!) Name in 1980 and now: Melinda Darby Dyar Name now: Sue Darlington Dorm(s): Severance, Claflin, and Stone-Davis Dorm(s): McAfee – freshman year; Davis all the rest Business/Career: professor and planetary scientist Special recognition/Awards: Wellesley College Alumnae Achievement Business/Career: academia – professor of anthropology & Asian studies Award 2020, Fellow of Mineralogical Society of America, Geological Society Spouse/Partner: Jeff Hagen, who sadly passed just a few days ago. I’m adjusting (badly) to a of America (GSA), and the Geochemical Society. G.K. Gilbert award from new life. GSA, Hawley Medal from the Mineralogical Society of Canada, Shoemaker Children/Grandchildren: Drew and Travis (stepsons) award from NASA. Hobbies and Interests: quiltmaking, rowing, dogwalking Preferred address and email: [email protected] Children/Grandchildren: Duncan Dyar Crowley and Malinda Christina As of September, my address will be Deep Springs College, HC72 Box 45001, Dyer, NV 89010. Crowley W’19 Preferred address and email: 161 Chestnut St., Amherst, MA 01002; The college is in California, in the high mountains on the Nevada border, but the closest post [email protected] office is in Dyer. I’ll be the first woman president, and will be drawing from my Wellesley As I write this, the quarantine in Massachusetts is slowly lifting, and training. It is odd, though, leaving Hampshire College after 30 years. And not having Jeff go summer has arrived in my back yard at last. It has been a long, gray spring! with me. He’s always been supportive of my career. I’ll do the best I can to honor him. But I feel so fortunate to be in good health, to have a job with health insurance, and to have two great kids who also have jobs and health insurance. I’ve been able to mostly work at home without interruption. But I feel empathy and admiration for my many friends and colleagues who are surviving the pandemic with children underfoot and financial pressures. Here in the backwoods of Mass, we feel quite protected and fortunate. The past five years have been a time of milestones and hard work. My children (at right) both graduated from Amherst High School and went on to Harvey Mudd College (Duncan was class of 2018) and Wellesley. Lindy was class of ’19, the 7th woman in my family to graduate from Wellesley – she’s the youngest in this generation, so that’s all we have to give for now!. Duncan studied mechanical engineering and is now working for a consulting company in California, telecommuting to LA from Oakland, where he live with his girlfriend. Lindy majored in politics, interned for a few months on Capitol Hill, and is now working in a law firm in Washington DC. I see both kids on a regular basis because work often takes me to LA and DC; it is wonderful to have adult relationships with both of them. The house would seem empty but for my 3rd Siberian husky, Juneau, who somehow got into both photos above – one with me on the Robert Frost trail in Amherst, and one with my kids in the back yard. Thanks to Juneau, I hike every morning! I’m probably in the best shape of my life, thanks also to rowing for the past 7 years with a masters team in nearby Holyoke. I even rowed in the Head of the Charles – what a sentimental journey that was! I’m still Professor and Chair of the Astronomy Department at Mount Holyoke, which has been (and will continue to be) a real challenge in these COVID times. I also work (remotely) part-time for the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, which administers grants and contracts from NASA. Retirement is coming soon, but I will have a hard time closing up my laboratory and I will dearly miss working with and teaching students. I’m already shopping for a retirement house on the coast of Maine, and hope to be ensconced there by our next reunion. Teaching is still the most important thing I do; it’s such a joy to keep in touch with all the students whose lives I have touched. My research continues to be interesting, though getting research dollars to support my group just gets harder and harder. I’m currently working on three proposed missions to Venus, supporting Mars science, studying meteorites and asteroids, learning about interactions between microbes and minerals, and planning new technology for the Moon. Over the past few years, I’ve been honored to get international recognition for my work (see awards above), but my most important (and by far my most rewarding professional accomplishment) continues to be mentoring younger women in science.

When I finally do retire, I think that will be my most lasting legacy. Non Ministrari sed Ministrare! DYAR DARBY, MELINDA

Name in 1980 and now: Melinda Darby Dyar Dorm(s): Severance, Claflin, and Stone-Davis Business/Career: professor and planetary scientist Special recognition/Awards: Wellesley College Alumnae Achievement Award 2020, Fellow of Mineralogical Society of America, Geological Society of America (GSA), and the Geochemical Society. G.K. Gilbert award from GSA, Hawley Medal from the Mineralogical Society of Canada, Shoemaker award from NASA. Hobbies and Interests: quiltmaking, rowing, dogwalking Children/Grandchildren: Duncan Dyar Crowley and Malinda Christina Crowley W’19 Preferred address and email: 161 Chestnut St., Amherst, MA 01002; [email protected] As I write this, the quarantine in Massachusetts is slowly lifting, and summer has arrived in my back yard at last. It has been a long, gray spring! But I feel so fortunate to be in good health, to have a job with health insurance, and to have two great kids who also have jobs and health insurance. I’ve been able to mostly work at home without interruption. But I feel empathy and admiration for my many friends and colleagues who are surviving the pandemic with children underfoot and financial pressures. Here in the backwoods of Mass, we feel quite protected and fortunate. The past five years have been a time of milestones and hard work. My children (at right) both graduated from Amherst High School and went on to Harvey Mudd College (Duncan was class of 2018) and Wellesley. Lindy was class of ’19, the 7th woman in my family to graduate from Wellesley – she’s the youngest in this generation, so that’s all we have to give for now!. Duncan studied mechanical engineering and is now working for a consulting company in California, telecommuting to LA from Oakland, where he live with his girlfriend. Lindy majored in politics, interned for a few months on Capitol Hill, and is now working in a law firm in Washington DC. I see both kids on a regular basis because work often takes me to LA and DC; it is wonderful to have adult relationships with both of them. The house would seem empty but for my 3rd Siberian husky, Juneau, who somehow got into both photos above – one with me on the Robert Frost trail in Amherst, and one with my kids in the back yard. Thanks to Juneau, I hike every morning! I’m probably in the best shape of my life, thanks also to rowing for the past 7 years with a masters team in nearby Holyoke. I even rowed in the Head of the Charles – what a sentimental journey that was! I’m still Professor and Chair of the Astronomy Department at Mount Holyoke, which has been (and will continue to be) a real challenge in these COVID times. I also work (remotely) part-time for the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, which administers grants and contracts from NASA. Retirement is coming soon, but I will have a hard time closing up my laboratory and I will dearly miss working with and teaching students. I’m already shopping for a retirement house on the coast of Maine, and hope to be ensconced there by our next reunion. Teaching is still the most important thing I do; it’s such a joy to keep in touch with all the students whose lives I have touched. My research continues to be interesting, though getting research dollars to support my group just gets harder and harder. I’m currently working on three proposed missions to Venus, supporting Mars science, studying meteorites and asteroids, learning about interactions between microbes and minerals, and planning new technology for the Moon. Over the past few years, I’ve been honored to get international recognition for my work (see awards above), but my most important (and by far my most rewarding professional accomplishment) continues to be mentoring younger women in science. When I finally do retire, I think that will be my most lasting legacy. Non Ministrari sed Ministrare! EARLES, KIMBERLY D.

Name in 1980: Kimberly D Earles Name now: Same Dorm(s): Simpson East, Tower, Freeman Business/Career: Educator (substitute) currently Family Service Worker (Essex County- NJ) Volunteer Service: Community Food Bank Hobbies and Interests: Movies Spouse/Partner: n/a Children/Grandchildren: 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren (1boy & 1 girl) Preferred address/email: [email protected]

EL MAMOUN, MONA

Name in 1980: Mona El Mamoun Name now: Same Dorm(s): Pomeroy, Severance, Shafer Business/Career: Retired Researcher/Translator Hobbies and Interests: Travel, creative writing, needlepoint, bridge Preferred address and email: 40 Edmunds House, Colonial Drive, London W4 5HA, United Kingdom; [email protected]

When I turned 60 last year I thought of my grandmother Amna, who lived to the age of 105, and realized that in theory I might still have quite a few years ahead of me, and that I ought to make good use of the time ahead, health permitting. In my last record book entry of 2010 I didn’t know what I wanted to do with myself when I was “grown up”, in spite of having many interests, but things have changed: I have become a writer!

Within the last nine years I have written seven Regency romances, those who knew me at Wellesley might recall my fondness for “trashy novels”. I did this as a part of NanoWrimo, the challenge where 50,000 word novels are written every year in November. My next step will be to revise and publish them.

It is also my plan to move to Germany to be closer to family after thirty two years in London, it has been great living here but it is time to move on. I am looking forward to the next stage of my life.

EMPEROR, ELISA CRUM

Name in 1980: Elisa M. Emperor Name now: Elisa Emperor Crum Dorm(s): Severance, Munger, Tower Court, Severance Spouse/Partner: Widowed Children: Graham Mortensen (26) and Gavin Mortensen (22); no grands yet Preferred address and email: 101 Heritage Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602; [email protected].

I was very sorry that our 40th reunion was cancelled, because we had several fun things planned! We will shelve those plans for now and put them into action again soon.

Like you all, I am consumed by the events of our time—the devastating social justice events and protests against police brutality and of course the COVID pandemic. I pray every day for our democracy and for our future as a nation. I am active in my local political groups and am hopefully making small changes, where I can. COVID has had several benefits for me: I have begun an exercise and heathy eating plan, I cook more, spend more time with family & friends via Zoom, Facetime and Wellesley Facebook groups (thank you Wellesley Reads It, and Progressions) and generally feel more personally settled—even though the world around me seems to be imploding. But small steps, we will all get back to “normal” in due time.

I am still working, creating digital strategies for financial institutions to move them from the dinosaur age to the digital age. I am looking to pull the plug relatively soon but haven’t yet found my next “sweet spot”. After a life of raising kids and helping them thrive (they are my greatest achievement, I must say), being a caregiver (first to my dad and then to my husband Bill), and generally being supportive of others’ successes, I believe it is finally my turn. Not sure what exactly I will do, but I want it to be something that I totally enjoy. Stay Tuned!

I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. I truly hope to see you all next year if we have a postponed 40th Red Class / Best Class reunion.

ERICKSON, ALANA COBLE

Name in 1980: Alana Jean Erickson Name now: Alana Erickson Coble Dorm(s): Cazenove (1), Severance (2,3,4) Business/Career: Project and Process Management, most recently at WebMD/Medscape Volunteer Service: Girl Scout leader, YMCA Board member, church bell choir, sewing COVID masks with SOMA Sewing Volunteers Hobbies and Interests: gardening, sewing, reading, cats (we have 2, Mr. Owl and Shadow) Spouse/Partner: Rick Coble Children/Grandchildren: Julia Coble (18), David Coble (d. 2005, would be 21) Preferred address and email: 14 North Terrace, Maplewood, NJ, [email protected]

I’ve been in my house for 20 years! And I can’t believe it’s 40 years since we graduated.

I was really looking forward to reunion, so am disappointed we can’t see each other in person.

My daughter Julia is graduating from high school this year. I think I’m sadder than she is that she doesn’t have prom or a regular graduation. After all, she doesn’t really know what she’s missing. I think she is resilient, too. She is beautiful, funny and smart, and is going to Temple University in the fall.

We continue to miss our darling boy David, who would be 21 this year. I am so glad we had him in our lives.

My husband Rick and I have been married for over 22 years, and I’m happy to say we continue to have a strong bond and have fun together. We’re kind of old to be starting to think about retirement, but we’re putting Julia through college, so we can’t stop working!

I like work anyway. It continues to be challenging and interesting. I’ve been at WebMD for 10 years now. I’ve been moved around the company because of my skill set and ability to learn quickly. I can size up a situation and figure out to move things forward. Right now, I’m focusing on integrating companies that we’ve acquired.

My twin sister Julie (a Smithie) lives 2 doors away, so that’s a blessing. My parents are still going strong at 87. They moved to northwest Nebraska some years ago to be with my uncle and aunt (she is from there), so we don’t see them as often as I’d like. One brother and his family are near me, and the other is in the Denver area, so we see them on our way to Nebraska. We’re all still close, another blessing.

FALTER, SUZANNE

Name in 1980: Suzanne Falter Name now: Suzanne Falter Dorm(s): Tower Court, MacAfee, Severance Volunteer Service: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir leadership Spouse/Partner: Married to Rachel Ginsburg Children/Grandchildren: Son Luke, 25; Daughter Teal (1989-2012) Preferred address: [email protected]

Oh friends … such a LOT has happened! But isn’t that like life?

2003-2010: Put aside writing to build a big business as an online marketing expert… turned out to be empty and meaningless, if lucrative - Sept 2010: Left former husband, drove across the country, came out as a lesbian in San Francisco. Drove over the Bay Bridge as Aretha was singing ‘freedom… freedom… - FREEDOM!’

May, 2012: Burned out on the business, lost first committed lesbian partner and SF apartment - August 2012: Daughter Teal died from a cardiac arrest, cause unknown, the day after telling me about her plans to become a healer - June 2014: Met the love of my life, Rachel. After 2 years of grieving, and not doing much besides writing blogs and learning about self-care - July 2014: Investor hires me to write several series of romances and romantic suspense novels. (Now on Book 5 of the Oaktown Girls series) - October 2016: Married Rachel … now living in Oakland.

- July 2017: Met Amera, who got Teal’s heart and kidney, and her mom Debi

- April 2018: Started podcasting, and giving keynotes with Debi to health care audiences about organ donation - December 2019: Sourcebooks published The Extremely Busy Women’s Guide to Self- Care - May 2020: Turned my memoir over to my agent on this vast healing journey I’ve been on since Teal died. - July 2020: Debi and I launch a podcast called Back to Happy

…. And- so I am!

FALTER, SUZANNE (continued) FALTER, SUZANNE

Oh friends … such a LOT has happened! But isn’t that like life?

- July 2017: Met Amera, who got Teal’s heart and kidney, and her mom Debi

…. And- so I am!

FALTER, SUZANNE (continued)

FENDROCK, BONNIE

Name in 1980: Bonnie Fendrock Name now: same Dorm(s): Freeman and Cazenove Business/Career: Biotechnology Volunteer Service: Open Door (food bank in Gloucester) and Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Spouse/Partner: Alan D’Andrea, MD Children: Vincent D’Andrea, MD and Erika D’Andrea, MS Preferred address and email: 24 Beach Road, Gloucester, MA 01930; [email protected]

I have to thank Wellesley College for giving me the gift of friends who have sustained me during this recent time and in particular, since the evening of November 8,th 2016 when I left the Towne Field House in shock along with thousands of other women. I will never forget the last text of the early morning of November 9th, “what the f… just happened. I am going to walk my dog.” Thank you, Laura, Cheryle, Mary Anne, Sarah and Lynne, for being there, venting with me and lifting ourselves as best as possible with laughter. I am proud of my children and husband who are doing important work in this world. Vince starts his residency at The Brigham in Boston in urologic surgery, Erika teaches undergraduate courses about the Interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, gender, class and citizenship at San Francisco State and Alan continues his cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. We will remember the cancellation of our 40th reunion (along with other important events) during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic and when police were caught murdering innocent blacks resulting in widespread protests across the nation. We must never forget “I can’t breathe”. I am angry at the narcissistic, racist, bigoted misogynist in the White House and his white male supremacist cronies who are hijacking and dividing our country, courts and society for their own interests. In whatever ways that I am able, I hope to help change the current course of our country and communities so we all live in a more equitable society.

FERRER, ELIZABETH

Name in 1980: Elizabeth Ferrer Name now: Elizabeth Ferrer Business/Career: Art curator and writer Hobbies and Interests: art, travel, music, architecture, post-apocalyptic cinema Spouse/Partner: Gilbert C Ferrer Children/Grandchildren: Daughter, Allegra; grandchildren, Evan (age 10) and Erieanna (20 months) Preferred address and email: [email protected] 330 2nd Street, 1B Brooklyn, NY 11215 I write this at a moment of transition as I wind down at least part of my career (as chief curator at a cultural space in Brooklyn), contemplate a move with my husband to our native California, and await the publication of a book I spent many years writing. So it will soon be a time of many new beginnings, even as some things are winding down. I’ll be happy to shed the daily grind and to spend more time writing on Latinx art – there is much work to be done in this field. The aforementioned, book, Latinx Photography in the United States: A Visual History, to be published by the University of Washington Press in fall 2020, will the first book on this subject and I hope it is a useful contribution to both the history of photography and to Latinx studies. On the personal side, I’ve relished being a grandmother. My 10-year grandson Evan and I took a vacation on our own to Iceland last summer – that was quite an adventure and I’m sure it bonded us forever. I also traveled solo a few years ago, walking the Camino de Santiago from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela, a distance of just over 100 km. For someone with a very bad sense of direction, the amazing thing was that I was able to accomplish both trips without getting seriously lost! The current pandemic makes all my time with family and friends, as well as previous travels (beginning with a winter-session Italian trip with Professor Wallace, now some 40 years ago), memories I will always cherish. I had the opportunity to return to Wellesley last year, when I took part in a symposium on Latin American art held in conjunction with the opening of an exhibition of the Davis Museum’s growing collection of Latin American art. It was a wonderful celebration – a reunion of friends, and a visit by many art world luminaries. The symposium and the exhibition reminded me of the profound impact that Wellesley has had on my life. Not too many kids from East L.A. landed at Wellesley four decades ago – my time there opened my eyes to so much, and set me on my way. My warmest greetings to all.

FLANNERY, MARY

Name in 1980/now: Mary Flannery Dorm(s): Stone Davis

Business/Career: Strategic Planning & Marketing FLANNERY, MARY FOYE, DEBBY KUENSTNER

Volunteer Service: Wellesley & pro bono consulting to NYC non-profits Name in 1980/now: Mary Flannery Dorm(s):Hobbies andStone Interests: Davis Visiting galleries & museums, attending concerts & dance performances, especially at Name in 1980: Debby Foye Business/Career: Strategic Planning & Marketing Name now: Debby Kuenstner VolunteerJuilliard, two Service: book groups, Wellesley genealogy & pro bono research consulting for family to NYC/friends non -profits Dorm(s): Beebe, beautiful Beebe Hobbies and Interests: Visiting galleries & museums, attending concerts & dance performances, Partner:especially Jeff at Juilliard,Burn two book groups, genealogy research for family/friends Partner: Jeff Burn Preferred Address/Email: 301 E 79th #5N, New York, NY 10075; [email protected]@hotmail.com Pre-Covid Normal: Cell: 917-733-8118 Most days, I commuted from Back Bay to Wellesley, where I remain the Chief Investment Cell: 917-733-8118 Officer. I have a great team helping me invest the College’s $2 billion endowment, and I When I wrote my update in 2015, I said I thought I would like to work for many more years, but (mostly) enjoyed the travel that was part of the work. My husband, Paul, and I have two great Whenthat changed I wrote myin 2017. update I inrealized 2015, II saidwas Inot thought happy I wouldin my likeposition to work at MetLifefor many and more decided years, that but thatI changed in 2017.would leaveI realized if I didn’tI was findnot happya better in opportunitymy position atat theMetLife company. and decided I resigned that Iin would May leaveand couldn’t if I didn’t find a better dogs and love living in Boston. Both of kids are in the Bay Area. Lizzie works at a start-up, and haveopportunity been happier. at the company. I decided I toresigned enjoy the in Maysummer, and couldn’tspending have time been at our happier. family’s I housedecided on to Cape enjoy the summer, Stephen is finishing a PhD in experimental physics at Stanford. Lizzie married her boyfriend, Cod,spending and nottime think at our about family’s work/job house search on Cape until the Cod, spirit and moved not think me...it about never work/job did. I took search advantage until the spirit moved David, in 2018, and they have lovely golden retriever, but no kids (yet). Since all of our work ofme...it my freedomnever did. to doI took whatever advantage I wanted, of my wheneverfreedom to I wanted.do whatever I went I wanted, to museums, whenever galleries, I wanted. I went to involves travel to the opposite coast, California didn’t feel too far away. lectures,museums, concerts, galleries, walked lectures, in Central concerts, Park, walked read in and Central listened Park, to readmore and books, listened met towith more friends books, and met with friends didand more did more yoga. yoga. Later Later that yearthat yearI went I went to South to South America America for the for first the time,first time, visiting visiting Chile Chile and Peru.and Peru. In the time of Covid:

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Wellesley We and are Florida very lucky and havethat shebeen is helpinghealthy, her adjusting with financial to life withoutmatters. my We father, are veryable to manage in At some point, we will return home to Boston, and I will go back to working on campus. I can’t herlucky own that home she andis healthy, has a very adjusting positive to attitude.life without my father, able to manage in her own home wait to see my kids and the rest of my family, and I will never take the ability to travel for and has a very positive attitude. granted again. I look forward to getting my hair cut, not having to do dog grooming myself, and Ov er the last few years, I have enjoyed taking music theory classes at Juilliard and auditing classes at Hunter going to church in person. I hope that the Class of 1980 will be able to get together before our CollegeOver the in last Manhattan few years, as Ia have senior enjoyed for just taking a small music fee. theory I continue classes to do at proJuilliard bono and Harvard auditing Business School th consultingclasses at Hunterprojects College for NYC in Manhattannon-profits asand a seniorvolunteer for justfor Wellesley.a small fee. In I continueJuly, I will to become do pro bono Chair of Wellesley 45 reunion, and I hope that you are safe and well. CollegeHarvard FriendsBusiness of School Art which consulting organizes projects art tripsfor NYC and non events-profits in and major volunteer cities and for Wellesley. raises money In for the Davis Museum.July, I will become Chair of Wellesley College Friends of Art which organizes art trips and events in major cities and raises money for the Davis Museum. I have lived in NYC since I graduated from business school in 1986 which I have enjoyed immensely up until MarchI have 2020. lived inFor NYC the last since two I graduatedmonths, I have from only business been in school NYC for in 1986one weekend. which I have I’ve spent enjoyed more than half of theimmensely time on Cape up until Cod March with a 2020. visit to For be with the my last mother two months, in Wellesley I have in onlythe middle. been in I NYCam hoping for one to spend most of theweekend. summer I’ve at spentthe Cape. more Nowthan morehalf of than the ever,time on I think Cape about Cod wherewith a visitI would to be want with to my have mother a home in outside NYC soWellesley I can escape in the middle.at times Ilike am these. hoping to spend most of the summer at the Cape. Now more than ever, I think about where I would want to have a home outside NYC so I can escape at times like these.

FOYE, DEBBY KUENSTNER

Name in 1980: Debby Foye Name now: Debby Kuenstner Dorm(s): Beebe, beautiful Beebe

Pre-Covid Normal: Most days, I commuted from Back Bay to Wellesley, where I remain the Chief Investment Officer. I have a great team helping me invest the College’s $2 billion endowment, and I (mostly) enjoyed the travel that was part of the work. My husband, Paul, and I have two great dogs and love living in Boston. Both of kids are in the Bay Area. Lizzie works at a start-up, and Stephen is finishing a PhD in experimental physics at Stanford. Lizzie married her boyfriend, David, in 2018, and they have lovely golden retriever, but no kids (yet). Since all of our work involves travel to the opposite coast, California didn’t feel too far away.

In the time of Covid: Wellesley announced an early spring break in mid-March, and my team and I began the seemingly endless series of Zoom calls that constitutes work from home. Paul and I relocated to our ski house in Vermont to have more elbow room. We have enjoyed the ability to be outdoors, and our dogs are delighted to be here. Not only are we lucky to have a comfortable place to be, everyone in our immediate and extended family, nearly all of whom live in hard-hit areas, is healthy. One casualty of the pandemic has been the happy medium regarding work. It seems to me that people either have too much of it or not enough. I am fortunate to be in the former group.

Post-Covid Normal: At some point, we will return home to Boston, and I will go back to working on campus. I can’t wait to see my kids and the rest of my family, and I will never take the ability to travel for granted again. I look forward to getting my hair cut, not having to do dog grooming myself, and going to church in person. I hope that the Class of 1980 will be able to get together before our 45th reunion, and I hope that you are safe and well. FRANCEY, MARIE DEL BONO

Name in 1980: Marie Elaine Francey Name now: Marie Francey del Bono Dorm(s): Stone, Schafer, Claflin Business/Career: Finance Banking, Bankers Trust Co (NYC) , Tech (founder, Bizywoman.com Milan); currently BoD member of PKB Bank Panama Volunteer Service: most recent - BoD member Frank Gehry Bio Diversity Museum , leading Education Committee and BoD member Fundacion Smithsonian tropical research Ins. (Smithsonian Panama) Spouse/Partner: Lupo del Bono (married for 35 yrs) Children/Grandchildren: two sons, both married

At the moment, living between Milan and Panama – with more time based in Panama (professional commitments are in Panama)

Preferred address and email: Email [email protected]

Italy Marie del Bono Via Donizetti 36 Milano 20122

Panama – mail forwarding address Marie Francey del Bono PTY 7315 PO Box 025724 Miami FL 33102 - 5724

GILINSKI GHITIS, RUTH

I am writing this on the weekend that was supposed to be our 40th reunion. So crazy how the world turned upside down so quickly! I am staying home in Golden Beach, Florida, and I’ve been here since March 10th, which makes it almost eighty days. One of my favorite books growing up was Julius Verne’s “Around the World in Eighty Days" and this has been “staying home” for that long amount. It has been a blessing in the sense that I had to stop running and traveling which had become my everyday life. I have enjoyed my house, cooking, yoga, long walks, Netflix, and reading. Still, I also know how lucky I am to be able to stay home while others are working and exposing themselves in this pandemic. I think of our classmates who are doctors, nurses, and just necessary personnel and I thank them for risking their lives.

I have been blessed these forty years with a wonderful life, an amazing husband, three children and two granddaughters. My parents are still alive, and I get to see them and talk to them almost every day. Family has been at the center of my life and I am proud to have raised three wonderful kids, two sons (35 and 33) and a daughter (30). All are done with their studies and are productive and loving human beings.

After Wellesley I came back to Cali, Colombia, my hometown, marry my high-school sweetheart, and worked in banking for two years. Went back to Boston to do graduate work on European history, — which had been my passion, while my husband was getting an MBA. I wanted to teach but never finished the doctorate. We moved permanently to the USA after two years, Miami became our home and we’ve stayed here since 1984. Why Miami? my husband had gotten a job, and it was closer to Colombia for traveling. I got pregnant right away and lost interest in my studies. Years later I went back to work as a teacher and then became an educational consultant. I did that for almost ten years and enjoyed very much working with all kinds of young kids, and lots of foreign students who wanted to come to study in the USA. I loved brainstorming and getting kids to write about themselves and see the transformation as they were getting ready to leave home and follow their dreams.

While I was doing this, my husband got involved in a hotel in Costa Rica and we started traveling there and growing the business. For the past five years I work full time with him and we are proud to have three beautiful hotels (now closed) that are considered to be among the best in the world. I have developed new skills which keep me very much alive. I love the process from doing architectural plans, design, landscaping, sustainability, etc. My long-life interest in nature and wildlife has become a very important asset and I love every aspect of my work. I also direct marketing, social media and web design which keeps me young and informed about trends in the world. The hotel business has allowed us to travel the world for ideas and experiences, meet interesting people, learn about other cultures and developed our creative energy which keeps us very much alive. The situation is very bad now and we don’t know how long it will take to get better, but we’re hoping to survive and surpass these many bad months ahead. I think about all those not so fortunate people in poor countries who have no support from the government, no work and no future ahead. Americans are blessed in so many ways and we keep ruining our good luck with bad political decisions and bad climate habits. Hopefully this pandemic creates a permanent change in the way we live our lives and we start conserving and caring for our earth. I have lots of hope in the young people today because I feel that some of them (not all of them) have under- stood the risks we’re taking by pandering to unnecessary wants and ruining our earth in the process.

I wish everyone stays safe during this health crisis and survives the economic crisis that will follow. When I turned sixty I learned that I was done with the years where I was creating a career and a family, and have entered a new stage in life where I should be working toward having a more meaningful life. I hope I can do that which is immensely harder to do. May you all be blessed with good health and a purpose- ful life ahead, and may we meet again at our beautiful college, hear everyone’s life story, and be able to hug each other like old times. GILBERTSON, ELSA

Name in 1980: Elsa Gilbertson Name Now: Same

In 2020 we surely are calling on all our previous life lessons, experiences, and inner fortitude to be strong for each other and ourselves and to confirm our appreciation for what we have.

For me 2020 is also a good year—20 years cancer free, after spending 8 months in 2000 fighting Hodgkins Lymphoma. Since then for work I’ve very much enjoyed being a historic site administrator for the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. History where it happened is a powerful force and rewarding to share.

Since our last reunion it’s been fun to reconnect with some cousins, to swap memories and family stories. I continue to enjoy where I live, in rural Vermont, and work with community members on the stewardship and preservation of our historic 1838 Gothic Revival style meeting house in town.

I’m grateful to be able to savor where I am and what I do.

Better luck next time for our reunion!

GINSBERG, ELIZABETH

Name in 1980: Elizabeth Ginsburg Name now: Same- Liz Dorm(s): Munger, Claflin Business/Career: Physician, Medical Director of the In Vitro Fertilization program at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston MA, and Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Program there. Volunteer Service: Special recognition/Awards: Promoted to Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Technology at Harvard Medical School, was on the Executive Committee of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and am on the Ethics Committee of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Hobbies and Interests: Horseback riding! I have my second daughter’s 24-year-old horse and go trail riding with friends whenever I can. I used to do a bit of eventing and foxhunting, but he is too old for all that- and so am I. I just started learning dressage on a new horse. It’s completely different! Am finally just starting to get the hang of it. Spouse/Partner: Same husband: Rob Weinstein, also a physician and in private practice Children/Grandchildren: Four kids; the eldest Jenny, is living in LA and doing product design, though now with COVID is not working, Deborah George (was Weinstein) married and started PhD in biology at Georgetown this past year- but not working in a lab yet due to- yes- COVID. Jon just e-graduated from Duke Law, to start fellowship at the AARP in DC. Mike, doing private equity consulting in Cleveland, and as we all are, working from home. Preferred address and email: [email protected] I think of my Wellesley friends often; it’s a shame that we can’t connect in person. I know many of us are feeling anxious, sleep deprived and disconnected due to COVID. I feel lucky that no close friends or family have died from it, though I have some who have had it and even survived ICU stays. We closed our IVF program over two months ago and are now working furiously to figure out how to safely reopen it. In MA the number of people with COVID is declining, but new diagnoses are still common, and we are picking up asymptomatic patients, making it very clear that social distancing, PPE use, hand hygiene etc., is critical and will likely be required for some time. Hopefully at some point we can get antibody testing done to see if we’ve been exposed and are possibly (and ideally) immune. It was eerie to see so many empty hallways in a normally busy hospital when I walked in (after being handed a new mask) this morning. I’m sitting in my office in the hospital as I type; the only physician in my group physically here today. I look forward to eating in a restaurant and walking around outside without a mask on (mandatory where I live). I wonder how long it will be before we can hug someone hello. If anyone is interested in a zoom mini reunion, please email me and I’ll set it up!

GOLDBERG, HOLLY SLOAN HATHAWAY, ANNA K. MCKEE

Name in 1980: Anna K. Hathaway Name in 1980: Holly Goldberg Name now: Anna K. Hathaway McKee Name now: Holly Goldberg Sloan Dorm(s): Munger, Davis, Shafer Business/Career: Screenwriter/Director/Novelist Business/Career: Corporate Lawyer Volunteer Service: Neighborhood board. Writers Guild of America Foundation member Spouse/Partner: Jay Nelson Spouse/Partner: Gary Rosen Children/Grandchildren: Sam McKee (son) and Maddy McKee (daughter in law) Children/Grandchildren: Two sons: Max and Calvin Sloan. Two daughters-in-law: Ali Preferred address and email: 2347 Southgate Blvd. Hoffman and Sandra (Samy) Sloan. Three grandchildren: Rae Sloan (age 2), and twins Houston, TX 77030 Abe and Sam Sloan (8 months) [email protected] Preferred address and email: 242 Mabery Road Santa Monica CA 90402 I am sorry to miss seeing everyone for our reunion. But in a way, COVID did me a favor It is so strange to be writing this in the middle of the Covid 19 pandemic and the civil rights crisis. because my mother was in hospice and I could not leave her to attend the reunion this Everyone in the world has been touched in some way by these monumental events. To not acknowledge that feels not just false but self-centered. I’m trying to remain optimistic. I’m hopeful year anyway. She died at the end of March, but due to the virus, the only memorial was that this is a time to do a giant re-set. a virtual one my sister, Sarah, arranged. (BTW, mom was Wellesley class of 1954, and sister is class of 1982). The virtual memorial was surprisingly moving and under the I flew through Hong Kong in January and the virus had not yet been made public. I returned to Los circumstances gave us some closure. Angeles from Cebu in the Philippines in February, and things were happening fast in Asia. Temperature checks three or four times a day. Hospital tents and an ambulance at the ready at the hotel where we were staying to take anyone away with symptoms. My husband was filming a I retired from my job as a corporate lawyer at Shell Oil Company two years ago because television show and we were overseas for a month. mom’s care was becoming a daily task. My father is still alive, locked down at his independent living facility in Cincinnati. His care will be the next project. In the mean We returned to the U.S. and went right through the Los Angeles airport. No one asked how we felt. time, I’m building an art studio on the back of my property and look forward to painting No one took our temperature or questioned the fact that we’d flown through Hong Kong. The Oval again. Once I have completed all mom’s estate work, I will also try dancing lessons, Office was putting out statements that there wasn’t much to worry about. How quickly that all changed. We have ‘sheltered in place’, eaten at home, worn masks, tried to find toilet paper, done learn to play mahjong and bridge in preparation for my own old age, and continue taking countless ZOOM meetings online and worked to keep our sanity, like pretty much everyone else I hiking trips around the country as long as I can. My husband, Jay Nelson, is continuing know. We are so fortunate to have the kinds of jobs that continue from home. Penguin Random to pick up legal work part time, but his schedule is flexible enough that we should be House is publishing a novel I wrote in March of 2021. I’ve been in line edit and copy edit for the last able to travel some once the COVID crisis allows. three months. My husband was editing his television show and went on the air during the lockdown.

The last five years has seen some of the most joyous days of my life. My sons both married My son, Sam, has finished his third year of dental school (one more to go). He and his wonderful women and they both had children. The hype is real about being a grandparent. The long-time girlfriend were married last summer, and I am thrilled to finally have a best thing I can do is spend time with my grandkids. daughter! My (not so secret) hope is that he can find a dentist job near Houston, but it is his life and he and Maddy will move where they want to. Both of my parents are still alive. My mom will be 92 years old next month and my father will be 89 on his next birthday. They divorced when I was in college and they both found (I think) more of what they were looking for apart. They have not experienced much cognitive decline and that is a I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. I hope to see you next year if we have a true blessing. My mom is with me for two days a week (to give her caregiver time off) and keeping postponed reunion. her well has been my prime directive.

I spend my days writing, walking our dogs, reading, watching streaming television series (Unorthodox, Fleabag, Insecure, Escape From Dannemura) and talking for hours to my husband in our kitchen.

I’m fortunate to call some of my best friends’ women I met at Wellesley College in 1976. They have made my life better in so many ways. And that brings me to my closing thought. Our classmate Drina Archer has a health challenge and maybe someone reading this will know someone who knows someone who will end up being the answer for her. She needs a kidney. I asked her if I could tell people to try to rally support and she said yes. The power of going to Wellesley was the bond it formed with such talented and interesting people. We care. Love you, Drina. And here’s to the future. HATHAWAY, ANNA K. MCKEE

Name in 1980: Anna K. Hathaway Name now: Anna K. Hathaway McKee Dorm(s): Munger, Davis, Shafer Business/Career: Corporate Lawyer Spouse/Partner: Jay Nelson Children/Grandchildren: Sam McKee (son) and Maddy McKee (daughter in law) Preferred address and email: 2347 Southgate Blvd. Houston, TX 77030 [email protected]

I am sorry to miss seeing everyone for our reunion. But in a way, COVID did me a favor because my mother was in hospice and I could not leave her to attend the reunion this year anyway. She died at the end of March, but due to the virus, the only memorial was a virtual one my sister, Sarah, arranged. (BTW, mom was Wellesley class of 1954, and sister is class of 1982). The virtual memorial was surprisingly moving and under the circumstances gave us some closure.

I retired from my job as a corporate lawyer at Shell Oil Company two years ago because mom’s care was becoming a daily task. My father is still alive, locked down at his independent living facility in Cincinnati. His care will be the next project. In the mean time, I’m building an art studio on the back of my property and look forward to painting again. Once I have completed all mom’s estate work, I will also try dancing lessons, learn to play mahjong and bridge in preparation for my own old age, and continue taking hiking trips around the country as long as I can. My husband, Jay Nelson, is continuing to pick up legal work part time, but his schedule is flexible enough that we should be able to travel some once the COVID crisis allows.

My son, Sam, has finished his third year of dental school (one more to go). He and his long-time girlfriend were married last summer, and I am thrilled to finally have a daughter! My (not so secret) hope is that he can find a dentist job near Houston, but it is his life and he and Maddy will move where they want to.

I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. I hope to see you next year if we have a postponed reunion.

HILL, ANDREA LOHNEISS

Name in 1980: Andrea Hill Name now: Andrea Lohneiss Dorms: Tower Court and Claflin Degrees: BA French. Minor in Economics Graduate Education: non-matriculating courses Business/Career: Following five years in banking and not-for-profit planning in Florida and North Carolina while Bob was serving as an A-6 aviator in the USMC, he left the military for the private sector in the mid 80s. I then spent 27 years in public service (state and local government economic development) in New York, most recently as the Director of Economic Development for New York State in the Long Island Region. In 2014 Bob and I relocated to San Diego due to his corporate transfer and I started a consulting practice (AHL Strategic Planning). Volunteer Service: Non-profit organizations including Presbyterian Church, Energeia Leadership Advisory Board, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Board of Directors. Special Recognition/Awards: United Way of Long Island 2014 Honoree; Long Island Top 50 Women Award 2009. Hobbies/Interests: reading, walking, yoga, tennis, (beginner) golf, on-line learning Spouse: Bob Lohneiss, USNA ‘80 Children: Heather (Davidson College ’07), Kristen Rizer-Lohneiss (Davidson College ’09), Sara (Loyola University Maryland ’13). Home address: 3288 Skyline View Glen, Escondido, CA 92027 Phone: (h) 760-658-6720 (w) 760-658-6720 (c) 631-316-2682 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

HILL, ANDREA LOHNEISS (continued)

My Recipe for “How to Enjoy Life After 50”

Ingredients: Spices: Spouse - 35 years and counting giving Children – 3 grown daughters, independent, kind, generous learning Grandchildren - anticipated J teaching Old friends – see as much as possibl writing New friends reading Good health Faith Exercise Travel and explorations

Mix all ingredients and add spices every day. This new chapter in my life brings great enjoyment and balance between work, new experiences, travel and family. Living in San Diego is amazing!

HORRIGAN, ELLIE SPYROPOULOS

Name in 1980: Ellie Horrigan Name now: Ellie Spyropoulos Spouse: Peter Spyropoulos Children: Alexander (Boston University, 2022) and Christopher (Tufts, 2022) Preferred email: [email protected] What a difference a year makes. Here I am riding in the 2019 reunion parade with my mother Mary Clifton Horrigan, class of 1954. I escorted her to the forum hosted by President Paula Johnson with Hillary Clinton ‘69 and Madeline Albright ‘59. In the parade, my mother wore purple gardening gloves and waved like a queen from our golf cart. With the purple fascinators and my dog Butterscotch, we were feeling the love from the younger Wellesley classes. But then I would hear a huge roar, and realized that I was looking directly at Madeleine Albright, right behind us, walking and carrying the sign for the class of 1959! What a great thrill!

Now, here I am below on the day in May that would have been graduation for the class of 2020, biking through an eerily empty campus. I was auditing French at Wellesley and made the transition to remote learning via Zoom along with class, missing the camaraderie and campus greatly. There is such sadness and unrest in the world right now. Let us hope that we get through this difficult time with renewed strength and the ever-present Wellesley spirit.

JOYCE, DIERDRE J.

Name in 1980: Deirdre J. Joyce Name now: Deirdre (“Dede”) J. Joyce (name is unchanged)

Wellesley 1980 Record Book Entry: 2020

Writing while still under quarantine…

The past ten years have seen me move back to the States after 15 years in Montreal. Times are such right now (and the past three) that I question that decision. May need to rethink the decision come November. If only winters in Canada weren’t quite so harsh. Now living outside NYC in northern New Jersey. A “hot zone” in Covid-19 lingo. Staying healthy. Putting in my flower and veggie gardens. Zooming with Wellesley travel buddies. Zooming with my nephew and grand- nephew (who mastered crawling while we were socially distancing).

Managed a trip to Venice just before the world shut down. My last visit there was in 1979 to study the architecture first hand, so college thoughts were in my mind on this trip. So happy I took the opportunity to travel over the past decade. Currently reliving the trips virtually as we are housebound.

Stepped off the work treadmill as an international tax attorney on January 31 to take a much needed break to recharge and reevaluate the next phase of my life. We’ll see what develops…

KIERNAN, KATHLEEN ELLEN (“KELLY”)

Name in 1980: Kathleen Ellen (“Kelly”) Kiernan Name now: Kelly Largey Dorm(s): Shafer Business/Career: A short career as a lawyer followed by a long career as a legal marketer; now doing volunteer work, having a second adolescence and thinking about my next chapter Children: Three sons, all in their 20’s. I will celebrate my tuition liberation in 2021. Preferred address and email: 122 Lansdowne Street, Quincy, MA 02171 [email protected]

Contributing a page to the Record Book feels a little like posting on social media. My life is not that photogenic! My hashtag for the past five years would be #newchapters. My three sons all chose Jesuit colleges and have embraced Jesuit values by being intellectually curious, open to growth and committed to social justice. I am proud that they have strong opinions and that they inherited their father’s ability to disagree without being disagreeable. Career-wise, I spent over 30 years in legal marketing, which I truly loved. I had the freedom to leave my job when I yearned for something new and have spent the last year exploring passion projects: helping a friend who is campaigning for public office, serving on the board of a mental health agency and exploring the issues that surround how we prepare and plan for our end-of-life. Of course, the best laid plans often go awry: I lost my mother during the COVID 19 crisis and our family, like many others, was forced to find new ways to grieve. The people I met at Wellesley continue to inspire me to read extensively, think deeply, ask questions and celebrate strong opinions. Friendships forged at Wellesley continue. It has been a pleasure to reconnect with classmates as we planned for our now delayed reunion.

During this difficult and truly awful year, I know that Wellesley women will continue to work to make the world a better place. #Wellesley1980

KLINGENSMITH, SALLY HOFF

Name in 1980: Sally Klingensmith Name now: Sally Klingensmith Hoff Dorm(s): Claflin, Freeman, Munger, Williams-Mystic Maritime Program, MIT married student housing Business/Career: Education/Counseling Volunteer Service: boards and activities relating to education, environment, faith; currently serving as President of Board of Education for local district and a 133 year old women's study group Special recognition/Awards: for continued work with my therapy dog Hobbies and Interests: Endurance Riding, gardening, tending our 40+ critters and farm, family gatherings Spouse/Partner: William Hoff Children/Grandchildren: 3 children, 2 children-in-law, 3 grandkids, 5 grand-dogs Preferred address and email: [email protected]

Forty years is a long time. I know, I've been married for more than 40 years! It's hard for me to believe now that I got married while still in college. My parents were opposed to the idea, but I wanted to lock down a good partner when I found him, I guess. I must have known what I was doing, for although we've had good times and bad, we have weathered them all together. We are lucky to have been healthy thus far.

Just as it is rewarding to have had a partner to share life's ups and downs, it is rewarding to have college friends who have gone the distance with me too. A special shout-out to Pat Christian and Elisa Emperor Crum, with whom I recently Zoomed in lieu of our Reunion gathering. We spent a good bit of time talking about caring for or losing our parents, as I imagine many of us would have had we gathered at Wellesley.

The coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest has affected us all, in ways we may not even have fully realized yet. Beyond that, the biggest change in my life since writing for the 35th reunion record book has been the loss of my father. Not only do I/we miss him profoundly, but I have become responsible for my widowed mother. It's been an adjustment to deal with her independent spirit when her mind and body are actually dependent on my help. Such challenges can be trying while also being a privilege. Thank goodness for the sounding boards of family and friends!

Best wishes to all of my Wellesley sisters as we navigate the challenges of our personal and civic lives.

Pictured: Elisa Emperor (Crum), Sally Klingensmith (Hoff), Pat ChristianPictured: Elisa Emperor (Crum), Sally Klingensmith (Hoff), Pat Christian KURKE, ALISON

Name in 1980 and in 2020: Alison Kurke Dorms: Severance/Tower Court Business/Career: art historian/auctioneer & collectibles expert, Customer Service rep/CS supervisor, business development flunky, launcher of tech projects of variable quality Volunteer Service: futile attempts to promote tourism and change in my small Italian town (failed); haranguing elected reps by skype Special Recognition/Awards: my achievements have never been fully recognized by my corporate employers Hobbies/Interests: Paper, collage, bookmaking, monoprinting, red wine, swimming pools, cities, travel, taking classes, polysyllabic words, people-watching, telling others what is really on my mind, atheism, chocolate, and swearing, especially in election years. Disinterests: Sand, dirt, camping, spiders (insects in general), liver, guns, late nights, crowds, misogynists, LinkedIn, right-wingers, business meetings, religious fanatics, falsity, Trump Spouse: Neil Berry (married April 1985) Child: Max Berry, b. 1987 Preferred address and email: [email protected], insta/twitter/flickr = @kurberry

An odd and uncomfortable moment to reflect on life, isn't it? I've been miserable and anxious since November 2016 (full disclosure - since birth), perhaps like some of you. I don't want to be where I am, but I don't want to be anywhere else either. Initially, under lock-down in the UK, I paradoxically felt somewhat better. Why? I'm in limbo for various reasons (contemplating where I want to live and the various bureaucracies that decide if I can, elderly mother-in-law, seeming insurmountable misanthropy, general weltschmerz - the usual) and I reasoned that everyone else was now in that same boat with me. Now, it's worse.

Living with my MOTHER-IN-LAW (85, housebound hoarder, Brexit fan, memory fading, curtain- twitcher, @#$%^&*), awaiting official UK residence, but now unsure if I really want it. I had been trying to sell my apartment in Italy, bought in 2002, but I assume property will be hard to move now for some time. Eventually, maybe cooler months anywhere BUT Italy, winter in Italy playing burraco occasionally and avoiding people seems like the goal. Either that or finding an isolated, climate- controlled, internet-equipped cave somewhere. Suggestions welcome!

If I'd told my 21-year-old self not to go to graduate school forty years ago because it was a colossal waste of time for someone so unsuited to academia, I'd never have wound up where I am, which is, truth be told, not such an awful place in an increasingly awful world. Can I just sleep until November?

LAUBER, PAM

Name in 1980: Pam Lauber Name now: Same Dorm(s): Munger Spouse/Partner: Steve Simon Children/Grandchildren: Sara (29) —> Mila (2), Matt (26) Preferred address and email: [email protected], 203 Dahlia Dr., Wayland, MA 01778

Hello my fellow classmates!

Our Class of 1980 record book has always been one of my favorite parts of reunion, so I always try and put some creativity into “my page”. This year, however, I am sitting here entering my 13th week of staying at home in social isolation. I am watching demonstrations in the street over the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others. I am seeing our government shooting tear gas and rubber bullets at peaceful protesters so that Donald Trump can walk across the street for a photo op. I am hearing the country’s top advisors talk about trying to break up demonstrations using phrases such as “needing to dominate the battlefield”. So many people sick and dying, so many unemployed. I think about how different the world is now than it was 40 years ago. I remember how happy I was at graduation, and how I went off to my first real job with such a sense of optimism. And I mourn for the class of 2020 that is starting off their post-Wellesley life in such a different world.

So, I apologize for having no energy for news on my family, my career, my living situation. Suffice it to say, relative to most of our country, all is well.

I hope to meet up with all of you at reunion in 2025 in a world where maybe we will have figured out how to institute some serious police reform, maybe we can hug each other and not have to wear facemasks, and maybe the specter of U.S. authoritarianism will no longer seem so close. I will offer a picture of a 2020-style v-cocktail hour with some of my best Wellesley buds: Martha Clark Lofgren, Carolyn Kerr, Ellie Horrigan Spyropoulos, and Eli Ingraham. I tried to get everyone to dye their hair red for a picture, but I got no takers!

See you in 2025!

LEE, KATHRYN BUTLER LEE, KATHRYN BUTLER Name in 1980: Kathy Lee NameName now: in 1980: Kate KathyLee Butler Lee Dorm(s):Name now: Pomeroy, Kate LeeBates, Butler Cazenove Business/Career:Dorm(s): Pomeroy, Journalist Bates, Cazenove VolunteerBusiness/Career: Service: YoungJournalist women writers andVolunteer preventing Service: violence Young women writers and preventing violence Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Hobbies and Interests: Reading, kayaking, running, knitting, cooking, eating kayaking, running, knitting, cooking, eating Spouse/Partner:Spouse/Partner: Dave Dave Butler Butler PreferredPreferred address: address: 4 4Robbins Robbins Wharf, Wharf, 60 60Robbins Robbins Road, Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, MA MA 02360 02360 EmailEmail: [email protected]: [email protected]

What an extraordinary time to be reflecting on What an extraordinary time to be reflecting on the past five to 10 years! I was so looking forward to seeing the past five to 10 years! I was so looking forward to seeing you all and exploring where we are you all and exploring where we are at this juncture of our lives, contemplating the next chapter. After a few months of quarantine at this juncture of our lives, contemplating the next chapter. After a few months of quarantine quiet, I think I am like many of us, appreciating the many blessings of life, but missing the social quiet, I think I am like many of us, appreciating the many blessings of life, but missing the social hubbub and interaction. hubbub and interaction.

My work has changed – I left the Associated Press after 14 years in June 2019. I loved my career My work has changed – I left the Associated Press after 14 years in June 2019. I loved my career as a journalist – work empowering people and bringing compelling stories to light to foster as a journalist – work empowering people and bringing compelling stories to light to foster diversity of voices and broader civic engagement. That work seems all the more important now diversity of voices and broader civic engagement. That work seems all the more important now as we grapple with systemic racism and injustice. Post-AP I am consulting to civic and news as we grapple with systemic racism and injustice. Post-AP I am consulting to civic and news organizations around strategy, marketing, fundraising and leadership development. I enjoy the organizations around strategy, marketing, fundraising and leadership development. I enjoy the work and I love the flexibility. work and I love the flexibility. This gives me time to do more community work – mentoring young women in NYC around This gives me time to do more community work – writing, which is really about finding their voice and strength; efforts to prevent hate violence. mentoring young women in NYC around writing, which is really about finding their voice and strength; efforts to prevent hate violence. I continue to love traveling and exploring new places – a medical mission to Nicaragua, an I continue to love traveling and exploring new places – a medical mission to Nicaragua, an indulgent villa vacation in Tuscany, time with a sister who has moved to rural Ireland. But my indulgent villa vacation in Tuscany, time with a sister who has moved to rural Ireland. But my heart returns to my New England home - my husband and I have settled beachside in heart returns to my New England home - my husband and I have settled beachside in Massachusetts and I love my beach walks and kayak. I divide my time between NYC and the Massachusetts and I love my beach walks and kayak. beach. I divide my time between NYC and the beach. I have always enjoyed book clubs and particularly Wellesley reading groups – a shout out to the

Palo Alto and NYC Reading Groups! An example of the lifelong thread of thoughtful Wellesley I have always enjoyed book clubs and particularly Wellesley reading groups – a shout out to the women that has enriched my life. Palo Alto and NYC Reading Groups! An example of the lifelong thread of thoughtful Wellesley women that has enriched my life. As we look back, I am chagrined that in our lives, we have seen the assassination of Dr. King to the most recent death of George Floyd. I hope this time the horror will lead to lasting change. As we look back, I am chagrined that in our lives, we have seen the assassination of Dr. King to the most recent death of George Floyd. I hope this time the horror will lead to lasting change. I remain deeply grateful for my empowering, encouraging, fun and challenging Wellesley experience. I remain deeply grateful for my empowering, encouraging, fun and challenging Wellesley experience. LULOV, PATRICIA FELDMAN

Name in 1980: Patricia Lulov Name now: Patricia Feldman Dorm(s): Claflin, Tower Court Business/Career: Attorney Spouse: Michael S. Feldman Children: Monica Ephrati, daughter, Wellesley '2014, Jared Feldman, Son Preferred address and email: [email protected], 2 Neva Court, Suffern, NY 10901 Phone: 845-598-5043 https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciafeldman/ https://www.borahgoldstein.com/attorneys/counsel/patricia-i-feldman/

I have been at my current position as an attorney at Borah, Goldstein, Nahins, Altschuler & Goidel PC, a NYC real estate litigation firm for 4 years. I was elevated to Partner in December 2019. My area of practice is commercial landlord tenant litigation, primarily representing NYC developers, management companies and building owners.

My daughter, Monica Ephrati, Wellesley '2014 married Eliott Ephrati in August 2017. They met during her senior year at Wellesley at an MIT class for which they each cross registered. He was then a Harvard graduate student pursuing a Masters in Technology Design. They live in the Silicon Valley area and she is an Engineering Manager at Apple.

My son, Jared Feldman just graduated medical school and is now starting a residency program in Internal Medicine at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.

My husband, Michael S. Feldman, is also an attorney. His area of practice is personal injury and nursing home litigation. We met in law school. We live in Suffern, NY. We are now empty nesters.

I enjoy cooking, traveling, hiking, reading and spending time with my friends and family.

LUND, JENNIFER

Name in 1980: Jenni Lund Name now: As always Dorm(s): Bates, McAfee, Claflin & Munger Business/Career: Educational Technology Preferred address and email: [email protected]

I still live in Norton, Massachusetts in the small lake house I was renovating during our last reunion. I live here with my uber-affectionate orange cat and fluffy dog. I’ve turned my attention to the yard, trying to turn the bleak patch of erosion-prone sand into something sustainably green. Important discovery: plants grow better when I remember to water them. It is exciting when seeds grow.

The biggest change since 2015 is that I left my job at Wheaton College after 21 years. It wasn’t a 100% joyous departure; I’ve always considered it a privilege to be part of something larger than myself. I expected to rest a few months then look for something more rewarding but…. well…. I haven’t gotten around to it. I’m keeping very busy with friends and family and tidying up my neglected Life Infrastructure (aka doing chores.) I did volunteer to help in Wheaton’s Makerspaces. They have a computer-controlled Jacquard loom and I pitched in to let students “discover” programming by writing instructions and subroutines for lap looms.

Something that has been on my mind is the nature of the physical world. I’ve been reading my back issues of Scientific American with a spiritual overlay and am questioning my perception the world around me. I know green light waves bounce off a leaf into my eyeball, and I see green. Many other wavelengths also enter my eyeball but I’m not equipped to see them. Technology can make them accessible to me, e.g. satellite imagery. My dog barks and I hear him, and I know he can hear frequencies that I can’t. Knowing that most frequencies of light and sound are beyond my senses, I wonder about frequencies of matter.

In grade school I learned that an atom is negative particles orbiting around a solid nucleus. Now we know the negative “particles” are energy, and the “solid” nucleus comprises particles made of energy. If an atom is only energy, I question my notion of “matter”. If all matter is energy, as light and sound are, then do some wavelengths and frequencies of matter elude my senses? Is there a high-frequency matter that technology will reveal, like microwaves? Is there a low-frequency matter that, like radio waves, moves through walls? The more I read and experience, the more open I am to the idea that our tangible world is just a tiny slice of what really surrounds us, and I wonder if science is on the verge of a new paradigm that presents the physical world and the spiritual world as a unified continuum.

MACLELLAN, LESLIE PUTH

Name in 1980: Leslie MacLellan Name now: Leslie Puth Dorm(s): Cazenove Business/Career: Banker, Mother, Diplomat, Negotiator, Fundraiser Volunteer Service: Many community organizations in Brooklyn. Currently serve on the boards of the Brooklyn Museum and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Special recognition/Awards: Hobbies and Interests: Many sports, travel, cooking, reading, music, theater, etc Spouse/Partner: David Children/Grandchildren: Two daughters (one married) and one son Preferred address and email: 120 E. 71st Street, NY NY 10021 [email protected]

I remember vividly our last reunion, in 2015 – it was unusually cool for the first weekend in June. I had a room in Claflin, I believe. The rhododendrons were glorious and we kayaked on the lake. Spoke about how to better connect between reunions and maybe rethink the 5-year class model so we could see the classmates of the years above and below us. Then we left campus and life resumed. For me, that meant children in the flux of navigating college, jobs, relationships. A husband who was immersed and fulfilled in a demanding job overseeing a global financial services organization. Myself - working in a job that I enjoyed, but wasn’t totally sure I’d stay in much longer. Blessed with two sets of parents who were incredibly vigorous, adventurous, and independent.

Five years on, the children are still in flux, but my God they have turned into interesting, opinionated and principled adults, and we love nothing more than hanging out with them and their friends. I’m engaged with my job in a visceral way – the work of Accion has become critical during the pandemic; underlining the need to help financially underserved populations gain digital access to financial services (sorry to get wonky here), while David has shifted his focus to many innovative social justice initiatives in NYC as well as innovative financial projects. Our two sets of parents (aged late 80’s and early 90’s) persist in their independent lifestyles, causing us many arguments, worry, and crisis management…managing a crisis as I write this. We promise our children we’ll manage this aging process differently, but who knows?

My appreciation for female friends increases each year, as we share stories, commiserate, comfort and mourn each other’s victories, celebrations, challenges and losses. It’s an incredibly reassuring and robust support system that sustains me and my peers - I cherish this now, and know that it will become even more important in the future. Apropos of which, in lieu of our Wellesley reunion, eight of us reunited in a Zoom call last week and it was so great to immediately lapse into an easy dialogue of Cazenove Hall chit-chat. The subjects were different, but the personalities were the same. We’re going to do another Zoom call soon, but look forward to the time when we can hang out at Wellesley together in person. Shout out to all of you – next time in 2025….how great to be alive! MAGLAQUE, CYNTHIA MEIER

Cynthia (Cindy) Maglaque Cynthia (Cindy) Meier McAfee Hall freshman year Tower Court the other years

I received my Masters in Public Health, Health Services Administration from Yale EPH in 1983. My career was in the field of Hospital Management. I returned to my home country, Switzerland in 1984 and have lived there since. I was the Executive Director of two hospitals and retired to raise our children. I married Georges 33 years ago and we lived in both Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland. Seven years ago we retired to Rancho Santa Fe, California. We have a beautiful long haired German Shepherd, Ober.

We have two children Jacquelyn (29 yrs) and Alain (26) both born in Geneva. Jack lives in Rancho Santa Fe with her husband and dog, Loki. Alain lives in San Francisco with Camille and their two dogs Bowser and Phil.

I have been on the board of the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center and currently foster and volunteer at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Traveling all over the world is our main interest but has been halted due to COVID-19. We hope to restart next year as we do miss experiencing different cultures and exploring new places. We love to hike and get out in nature.

My preferred address is PO Box 1937, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 and [email protected]

Be kind to yourself and to others Don’t sweat the small stuff! Remember to laugh and smile

MANDELA, AUDREY

MANDELA, AUDREY Name in 1980: Audrey Mandela

Name in 1980: Audrey Mandela Name now: Audrey Mandela Name now: Audrey Mandela Dorm(s): Stone/David; Claflin Dorm(s): Stone/David; Claflin Business/Career: SeniorBusiness/Career: Vice President, International, the Yankee GroupSenior (tech Vice consultancy). President, International, Managed research, the Yankee consultingGroup (techand salesconsultancy). activities Managed in Europe, research, Latin Americaconsulting and Asia. and sales activities in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Founder, Mandela Associates (market research Founder, Mandela Associates (market research and andconsulting consulting services) services) Co-FounderCo-Founder of Multimap, of Multimap, one one of of the the world’s world’s leadingleading online online mapping mapping providers; providers; we we sold sold MultimapMultimap to Microsoft to Microsoft in inDecember December 2007 2007 ChairChair of Women of Women in Telecomsin Telecoms & &Technology Technology (WiTT),(WiTT), a networking a networking group group for for women women in in the the sectorsector BoardBoard director director for forseveral several UK-based UK-based tech tech start-ups start-ups;; mentormentor to to a a number number of ofstart-up start-up foundersfounders AdvisoryAdvisory board board member, member, Angel Angel Academe, Academe, anan angelangel networknetwork that that focuses focuses on on investmentsinvestments in women-led in women-led businesses businesses

Volunteer Service: VolunteerPresident, Service: Wellesley Club UK (2017-present); President,Communications Wellesley Officer, Club UK Wellesley (2017-present); Club UK (2012-2017) CommunicationsAcumen Partner Officer, Wellesley Club UK (2012-2017) AcumenBoard Partner Director, Wedu (a charity that mentors and supports young women leaders from Boardunderserved Director, Weducommunities (a charity in Southeast that mentors Asia) and supports young women leaders from underservedAdvisor and communities past licensee, in TEDxLondonBusinessSchool,Southeast Asia) 2013-present AdvisorTEDx and Council: past licensee,2019-present TEDxLondonBusinessSchool, 2013-present TEDxWorking Council: with 2019-present fellow Wellesley women to get Joe Biden elected Working with fellow Wellesley women to get Joe Biden elected Special recognition/Awards: NA

Hobbies and Interests: Travel; cooking; sailing; reading; gardening SpecialSpouse/Partner: recognition/Awards: Sean Phelan NA HobbiesChildren/Grandchildren: and Interests: Travel; none cooking; sailing; reading; gardening Spouse/Partner: Sean Phelan Children/Grandchildren:Preferred address and none email: 2 Hampstead Hill Gardens, London NW3 2PL, England [email protected] address and email: 2 HampsteadThis would Hill have Gardens, been my Londonfirst reunion. NW3 I'm 2PL, very England sorry to be missing it, but hope to see [email protected] all in five years, if not sooner. (At least I get to see my London sisters regularly!) This would have been my first reunion. I'm very sorry to be missing it, but hope to see you all in five years, if not sooner. (At least I get to see my London sisters regularly!)

MARKOWITZ, AMY MARKOWITZ, ARLENE

Name in 1980: Amy Markowitz Name in 1980: Arlene Markowitz Dorm(s): Pomeroy, Tower Court Name now: Arlene Markowitz Business/Career: Lawyer (25 years in remission); currently: Medical Editor-Scientific Writing Dorm(s): Stone Faculty and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium Strategic Manager Business/Career: Physician (specializing in Otolaryngology) Hobbies and Interests: Skiing, Ballet, Birds Volunteer Service: Joseph Forgione Development School for Youth; clinic volunteer at Partner: Peter Lubin New York Presbyterian Hospital Children: Douglas Wachter & Nicole Vozar Wachter, Benjamin Wachter Special recognition/Awards: Castle Connolly Beat Doctor Preferred address and email: 416-B Bosworth Street San Francisco, CA 94112 [email protected] Hobbies and Interests: Walking, ballet, reading, exercising, cooking, any good movie, It is June 4, 2020, months into the COVID-19 pandemic and weeks into the necessary national eruption vintage or new, music following the most recent police homicides of black and brown people. I feel like our generation has Spouse/Partner: Nathaniel H. Christian (partner) failed, and in my personal choices I’ve too often defaulted to unconsciously and consciously segregate, Children/Grandchildren: Jay Rappaport while working proudly and hard as a member of the international scientific community, where we are all Preferred address and email: about capacity building in low-middle income countries and interrogating disease among the most 275 W 96 St vulnerable. Here at home – sadly, not so much that feels tangible. As the authors of a recent piece in the 10 N Journal of the American Medical Association wrote, we must work to build herd immunity against the New York, NY. 10025 huge racial divide that encompasses every aspect of our lives, and which tolerates persistent lack of [email protected] access to health and social services and makes heritable the disparate burden of nearly all chronic and infectious disease, COVID-19 is only the current iteration; and death by disease and death by cop. I am debating my instinct to join those taking to the streets, what with my brand new hypertension diagnosis. But I have been sitting here thinking about my own actions, my own words, and how we have in the past months given our (adult) kids the talk about social distancing and keeping themselves safe when out of the house. The contrast with the talk that is given to black and brown kids by their folks their entire lives about safe deportment in public spaces is weirdly parallel. And infinitely worse, because this pandemic will end at some point. I am spending the time of shelter-in-place thinking about inchoate bias and racism in myself and how to keep overcoming it. It is imperative to work to get out the vote however you can do it, to work for any organizations with a mission of social and racial justice, or any others that are important to you, to write letters to the editor and letters to Congress so that we are not a silent and privileged majority. And how, in the absolute fuck, did wearing a mask become a political statement? The problem with nearly 30 years in academic medicine, particularly in public health settings, is that I don’t have the luxury of ignoring the evidence, which I have helped to create. As to that, I continue to mentor early stage faculty at UCSF and internationally at the University of Zimbabwe, with grant writing, manuscript writing and research career development, while also managing a large, national traumatic brain injury research consortium. Still commuting between SF and Colorado, where my partner, Pete, teaches at (the real) South Park HS in a tiny mountain community, although for the past several months, from our kitchen table. The digital divide/rural-urban is real - another barrier that should have long-since been removed. Old vices remain intact: still skiing hard and mountaineering with great joy, love birding, rock and roll, singing, knitting, and the ballet. My kids are launched: Douglas married Nicole in 2018, and after a few years in LA, he at the Dodgers and she at UCLA, they now live in Atlanta, where he’s with the Braves and she’s in the Division of Geriatrics at Emory. Benjy is in SF, headed toward something in the acting world, but also writing and putting his excellent editorial skills to work with me. My mother, at 86, is the most resilient, aspirational, and inspirational person I know. I continue to love and rely on our Wellesley community, particularly, Moira McNamara Schoen, Pia Conte, and Liz Rowe Wilder.

MARKOWITZ, ARLENE

Name in 1980: Arlene Markowitz Name now: Arlene Markowitz Dorm(s): Stone Business/Career: Physician (specializing in Otolaryngology) Volunteer Service: Joseph Forgione Development School for Youth; clinic volunteer at New York Presbyterian Hospital Special recognition/Awards: Castle Connolly Beat Doctor Hobbies and Interests: Walking, ballet, reading, exercising, cooking, any good movie, vintage or new, music Spouse/Partner: Nathaniel H. Christian (partner) Children/Grandchildren: Jay Rappaport Preferred address and email: 275 W 96 St 10 N New York, NY. 10025 [email protected]

MATOS, PATRICIA

Patricia Matos Patricia Matos-Puente MD Schaefer/Tower Court East

Physician: Internal Medicine/solo geriatric house call practice First Vice President of the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk Northport Community Band; wood wind quintet Principal oboist/English horn State University of NY @ Stony Brook Wind Ensemble

Spouse: Jorge Puente MD Children: Charles-30 / Susan-27 (’14)

5 Pitch Pine Ct, Northport, NY 11768 [email protected]

In the 5 years since our last reunion, my life has for the most part taken on a loose routine of regularity: I maintain my solo geriatric house call practice of about 60 patients, walk 2 miles every morning, and play a lot of music. I write the program notes for the University band and have been the soloist in Copland’s Quiet City and Rossini’s William Tell Overture. I have the pleasure of encountering Martin Brody, Isabel Plaster, and a host of W alumna, during my summer Composer Conference/Chamber Music workshops, now held at Brandeis. My Wellesley on Long Island Alumni book club keeps me well read and connected with my sisters from the class of ’55 to ’19! My husband Jorge is semi-retired from the pharmaceutical industry but is busier than ever as a partner with a venture capital firm that helps big pharma complete drug studies. He has written a novel and is writing a medical detective series. Our son Charlie lives in Manhattan and is working on writing the next great sci fi novel. Daughter Susan (Wellesley class of ’14) has completed 2 masters and is now in a PhD program in the Netherlands at the University of Amsterdam studying art history. The most significant change in our lives has resulted from Jorge’s election to the National Board of the Smithsonian Institute in 2014. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve and be involved with the inner workings of this Federal Institution that truly reaches across all 3 branches of our Government in a cooperative way. The spouses are included in every aspect of each meeting and program (with the exception of the actual business meetings), giving us familiarity with the incredible breadth of the collections and the edicated and talented staff. By collection items, the Smithsonian is the largest museum complex in the world, with 156 million objects (by comparison, the next largest collection belongs to the British Museum with around 8 million objects). It has 19 museums, research activities in 130 countries, and 2,500 peer-reviewed scientific publications annually! Last year, I was made co-chair of the Smithsonian Regional Council for the Northeast region. Council members are volunteers who work as ambassadors, spreading the word about the Smithsonian and trying to expand public involvement. If anyone in the New England/mid-Atlantic area would like to get involved, please drop me a line. Like so many of us, my life has radically contracted since early March. My contribution to the front line has been in keeping my elderly patient population healthy at home and out of the ER. I have been in a perpetual state of outrage since this pandemic began, with the continued lack of adequate PPE for all essential workers. When the final story is told, I fear that many lives will have been lost due to this lack of preparedness and a poorly coordinated response at the federal level. It is hard to say what the near future will bring to our lives. My hope is that we all reset our previously busy lives to travel less, eat less meat, drive fewer cars and buy less stuff. My heart goes out to all who have lost someone in the pandemic, and I truly hope that November will provide us with new leadership to help bring the US back into the international community, to better assist in the post- pandemic world order. MAXWELL, ROBIN

I don’t know how long it has been since I last submitted any information at all to Wellesley – for a Record Book or otherwise – so apologies if this is going over old ground. I spent most of the last 35 years beavering away as a lawyer in New York and, for a bit, London – working in “Big Law,” which was a really fabulous job (at least then, pre-smartphone and 24/7 availability) for a mother of young kids to manage on and off a full-time track. I spent a lot of time feeling like I was doing a mediocre job at both (!) but everything seems to have turned out more or less just fine. Just in time for the global financial crisis (remember 2008, when we thought that was a crisis?) I joined the New York office of a London “magic circle” firm, Linklaters, to head their financial regulatory practice. Amazingly busy and exciting time and also a “nerd makes good” revenge – after all those years of seeing people’s eyes glaze over when I discussed my fascinating work, global bank regulation and capital requirements was suddenly really hot! (OK, kind of hot.)

I retired at end of 2016 and spend 18 months on my sad but important domestic bucket list (arranging all those photos, knitting a sweater, learning to use a pressure cooker, and so on) and am now half-way through a masters program at Columbia in the department of English and Comp Lit. Yes it is hard and yes everyone but me is really young and yes I barely understand a word of critical theory … but it has been an amazing year of reading and writing and discussion nevertheless. One of my graduate school cohort graduated from Wellesley three years ago, a connection we discovered at Terry Tyler’s wonderful but very sad memorial service on campus this fall. She agrees with me that the Columbia English faculty is great but … it’s not Wellesley.

I am still married to Jim Wilentz, the cute doctor that I met a week after our 10th reunion, the reunion when it seemed like everyone was engaged and I thought I would never have a boyfriend let alone a life partner. We have two children: Ben, 25, who works as a political consultant and is still grieving the loss of Bernie Sanders from the political scene, and Sarah, 23, who is an artist with a lot of tattoos (I am learning to accept them) and finishing up college at the New School in the next year or so – she has had a hard time figuring out what her life path will be, like so many of her age group. I worry so much about this generation graduating into a world of climate change and recession. Ben and Sarah both live in Brooklyn but are “sheltering in place” at our house in Long Island with two friends ; I never thought I’d be so proud of such simple accomplishments as them shopping and cooking for themselves three times a day! Jim and I are upstate with our much less demanding dog, and I am flexing the pressure cooker skills pretty hard while finishing up the semester with a whimper on Zoom while listening to Jim’s very loud “telemedicine” visits in the next room.

I’m sorry not to see everyone at reunion – I was actually going to come, although leave Jim behind this time (at the last one I dragged him to, when we stayed in the unairconditioned dorms on a sweltering weekend, he grumbled that “the campus may have been designed by Frederick Law Olmstead but Stone-Davis was designed by the Marquis de Sade.”) Very funny, but not true! I love Stone-Davis. Also, when I met Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election season the first thing she asked was what dorm I lived in. It was such a Wellesley question! And it turns out we both lived in Davis. MCCARTHY, KELLEY SPOERL

Name in 1980: Kelley McCarthy Name now: Kelley Spoerl Dorm(s): Pomeroy, Stone-Davis Business/Career: College Professor of Theology, Saint Anselm College Volunteer Service: assorted church activities, Saint Raphael Parish, Manchester, NH Special recognition/Awards: St. Ursula Award, Ursuline School, New Rochelle, NY Hobbies and Interests: fiber arts, sewing, beading, cooking Spouse/Partner: Dr. Joseph S. Spoerl Children/Grandchildren: 0 Preferred address and email: 33 Birch Court, Goffstown, NH 03045; [email protected]

While it’s getting easier as I move further into it, entering my 60s has been difficult. I find myself involuntarily doing a lot of reviewing of my life. There have been clear successes (my 33-year- marriage) but also disappointments (no kids). Most painful for me has been the realization that I probably picked the wrong career. I’ve been a college professor of Christian theology for nearly thirty years, and now I see more and more that I just wasn’t cut out for academic life. I don’t have the self-confidence and ability to assert myself and my opinions that seem to be necessary to survive in the competitive and conflicted atmosphere of the modern-day college and university. I realize that a lot of the conflicts you see among academics is driven by fear and marginalization, the fear (very real in these days) that one’s institution will go under, and anger at the loss of status that the teaching profession has suffered in recent years. Aware that so many who are not part of this world are dismissive of their profession, faculty slug it out for intellectual and moral dominance among themselves. It can get brutal, and in my experience, both inside and outside the institution for which I work, it has. I have never been able to come to terms with this aspect of academic life. Also, I see that an academic career is structured as a series of milestones (BA, MA, coursework, general exams, dissertation proposal, dissertation, PhD, assistant professor, 3-year review, associate professor, full professor, etc., etc., etc.) This lures academics into committing and recommitting over and over again to scarce jobs wherein bullying occurs, discrimination occurs, and the workload remains unrelenting. But they hang in there because they think it will get better once they make it to the next milestone, jump through the next hoop. In my case, that never happened. It never gets better, just a different way of being hard, and so achieving work-life balance has always eluded me. I now judge that, from a human perspective, I made too many sacrifices to pursue this career and trying to rectify that mistake is now my big priority going forward. Having said all this, because of my deep Christian faith and my conviction that I embarked upon this career because of a genuine religious vocation, I remain committed to the project of both theological and liberal-arts education and will try my best to contribute to them in the remaining three to five years I expect to work before retiring. Considering that the US is now led by someone who does not read, cannot assimilate information, struggles to communicate in comprehensible English, and seems to lack a moral compass, I am convinced more than ever that a wide-ranging education that incorporates training in humanities as well as the social and natural sciences (like the kind we were so fortunate to get at Wellesley) is necessary to our society if we are to nurture an informed and ethical citizenry capable of meeting the myriad challenges of our times. MCHEFFEY, ROBIN ST. LOUIS

Name in 1980: Robin McHeffey Name now: Robin M. St. Louis Dorm(s): Pomeroy, Stone, Davis Business/Career: Artist Volunteer Service: President of Coachella Valley Watercolor Society, Past President of Watercolor West, a national watercolor organization Special recognition/Awards: Watercolor West Life Masters designation; Signature Membership in several national watercolor societies Hobbies and Interests: Swimming, gardening, reading, cat whisperer Spouse/Partner: Peter St. Louis, MD, Harvard ‘80 Children/Grandchildren: Andy (33) and Carrie (30) Preferred address and email: 76952 Sheffield Court, Palm Desert, CA 92211; [email protected]. www.robinstlouis.com.

Well, it looks like I’m not going to get an Alumnae Achievement Award anytime soon. I mean, of course, I never really THOUGHT I would. But I did build that trophy case and everything…. Truthfully, I still can’t really believe that I was even accepted to Wellesley and I got to live in that beautiful place and take all those amazingly hard classes. I figured I was the last one accepted in our class, so when we found out that we were the largest class ever and some in our class were going to have to live in the infirmary, I thought for sure I’d get a letter politely asking me to leave. “We regret to inform you that a mistake has been made….” SO grateful it never came! I think the best, and certainly most lasting, thing that I got from my time at Wellesley was the idea that maybe I could do almost anything I wanted, and I got that from my friends and classmates. What I’ve done, so far, is nope, no great career, but I have work that I absolutely love and a good life. I met my husband Peter at the Vil Junior Mixer in Alumnae Hall in the fall of our freshman year and now we’ve been married for 36 years, almost 30 of it living in the Palm Springs area. He’s just sold his medical practice and is in the process of retiring, so we’ll see how we do with him being home for lunch. Our kids are grown and also doing what they love. Our son Andy is an art journalist in Seoul, writing about Korean contemporary art, and he’s the “Seoul Culture Critic” on the radio there. Our daughter Carrie is a singer/actress and has played the leads in three Broadway musicals: Rock of Ages, Kinky Boots and Wicked (Glinda). She’ll be opening a new musical in the spring, Between the Lines, when the New York theaters reopen. I’m a watercolor painter, and I’m so lucky I’ve been able to do it as my “job” for 30 years. I paint every day for five hours or so and used to do lots of portrait commissions, but now I just paint what I like and the client is me. I do a very small amount of teaching (the students are great, but the prep time is a drag). Last year, though, I was invited to the Netherlands to teach a 3-day workshop, so I was willing to trudge through the prep for THAT. MCHEFFEY, ROBIN ST. LOUIS (continued)

I’ve mostly been a stay-at-home mom and part-time artist and I’m embarrassed to say that I feel like I’m just now (with my kids in their 30’s and really, come on, ADULTS) finally starting to allow them to escape my thoughts for extended periods of time. Mostly what I was doing was trying to figure out how to make “helpful suggestions” without their realizing it. This almost-never worked, of course. It’s amazing to me how much more mental energy I have, now that I’ve finally (mostly) accepted that it’s time to retire from being an active-duty mom. The kids are also relieved. So, with all my new mental energy and whatnot, I’m starting a business! I’m going to sell jigsaw puzzles of some of my painting images, probably in an Etsy shop and through direct ads on Instagram and Facebook. I’m figuring out the manufacturing now. I’m excited to be learning something new and kind of relieved to discover that I CAN! I’m disappointed that we don’t get to see each other in person for a while, and that I don’t get to accept my Alumnae Achievement Award (ever), but I’ll look forward to the Wearing o’ the Red when reunion finally happens!

McMAHON, KITTY BARTHOLOMEW

Name in 1980: Kitty McMahon Name now: Kitty M. Bartholomew Preferred address/email: 16 Turkey Shore Road, Ipswich, MA 01938; [email protected]

Let’s see, where did we leave off? Was it on Severance Green in 1980? Or at our last reunion in 2015? Not knowing where we left off, let's pretend we're sitting on the terrace at the College Club right now, gazing out at Lake Waban. Here's the story of my last 40 years.

Fresh out of Wellesley, I started off in theatre administration, doing marketing and public relations for a nonprofit Equity company. While juggling multiple administrative responsibilities, I also performed with the children’s theatre group. Anyone who knew me as Dogberry in Shakespeare Society's "Much Ado About Nothing,'' knows my penchant for comedy. Let's just say my portrayal of Jack-in-the-Beanstalk’s mom was memorable. After five demanding yet rewarding years, I walked away from theatre. I also walked away having met the man who would become my husband in a few years’ time.

From theatre, I jumped into advertising and stayed for 26 years; amazingly, at one agency for 21 of those years. Being part of an agency that grew from a regional shop into a worldwide network was a great ride, giving me the opportunity to have four careers – account management, business development, corporate public relations and human resources. I loved working at a creative agency. It was great fun, until it wasn't. Laying off people is not fun.

All the while, in my personal life, that “theatre man” I met in the mid-80’s, Peter, became my husband in the early 90’s and remains so to this day. We settled in Ipswich, MA and renovated one of the ugliest houses in town. Joyfully, we welcomed our two children into the world – Anna in 1999 and John in 2001. Much to my delight, some of my closest Wellesley friends have children the same age.

As I progressed into my fifth decade, I left corporate life and shifted my focus to life’s basics, like family. Having suddenly lost my father in 2004, I resolved to spend time with my mother. Elizabeth “Beets” Loy McMahon, Wellesley ’48, proudly wore her red beanie to every reunion up to her 60th. I was blessed to be with her at the end of her life in 2016. Anna and John’s middle and high school years flew by. I relished the chance to be involved, cheering from the sidelines, at concerts and leading student trips to Cuba and France.

In addition to family, I devote my time to projects and organizations filled with meaning and purpose. I serve on two boards, each very different and equally rewarding. Service Dog Project trains Great Danes for people with walking and balance issues. It never gets old to see someone able to walk thanks to a Great Dane service dog. Serving on the board of a traditional sleep-away camp for girls in northern Wisconsin hits a special chord. Sure, being at camp is fun, but the real joy is in ensuring camp provides a challenging and supportive environment for girls to become confident leaders of tomorrow.

Today’s snapshot: John is an incoming college freshman and Anna, a rising college senior. Given the impact of COVID-19, our nest may be empty or not. I’ll let you know at our next reunion. Best wishes to all of my fellow classmates and fond remembrances of those no longer with us. MCNAMARA, MOIRA

Name in 1980: Moira McNamara Dorms: Shafer, McAfee, Pomeroy and Tower Court Name now: Moira McNamara Schoen Address and email: 4603 Chestnut St. Bethesda MD 20814 [email protected]

Just as the world started to right itself on its axis after my husband’s death in 2019, we were all thrown off-kilter again by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Since David (MIT’80) died suddenly of a heart attack, I have been striving for balance, tilting the scale toward gratitude for what I had and have, away from the terrible realization of loss. David and I met in 1979 at a MIT SAE frat party, so we had been on a long, happy journey together. i gotta say, its quite a shift going from we to me. I am strong, recovering, and moving forward in spite of sadness, social distance and dislocation, and much of that is due to the love of my family and the support of my friends. Classmates Pia Conte, Amy Markowitz, Liz Rowe Wilder, and Suzanne Attenborough stand out for their constant care and friendship. We all loved our smart, kind, funny David, and miss him. Just days before David died, we were out in LA, dancing at Amy’s son’s wedding. I skipped the 2015 reunion as David and I were moving back to Bethesda after a year in Nyon, Switzerland and three years in London, England, where David worked for Inmarsat and I planned amazing adventures for us, took an art history course, took up knitting and made lovely new friends. Our younger son, Patrick, aka Mac, lived with us for a year while getting his grad degree at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, which was a treat to have an adult child share the city. Settled in Bethesda, Mac stayed with us for a couple of months between work stints in India and Africa. Our older son, Fletcher, left the Army and enrolled in graduate school at Georgetown, following the path of his now wife, Sally Scudder (’11). I always said, if you can’t go to Wellesley, you can always marry a Wellesley! They wed in July 2018. I can’t believe I won the daughter-in-law lottery! They all live and work in DC near me-yay!!! I had a boss who confessed Wellesley women were formidable, and that if I started a conversation with, “Wouldn’t you agree, that….” he knew I had done my research and most likely was entirely correct and resistance would be futile. Done. I’m in my ﬁfth house in ten years, downsizing and downshifting. Fortunately, I sold our big house at the end of 2019 and moved around the corner to a smaller home in my fabulous neighborhood before the coronavirus. Even my dog, Roland (registered name: A Roland Schoen Gathers No Moss) a Coton de Tulear, is smaller than past hounds. I’m currently retired, but would consider jumping back into (part time? if there are any jobs?) work if the challenge were right. If I go back to public policy it would only be with a change in the Administration. Depending on the conversation, I’m usually pissed-off or embarrassed when discussing environmental policy changes, social injustice, disinformation, polarization, and Trump. Meantime, rehabbing my new home’s garden, knitting, book clubs, planning trips that are tabled indeﬁnitely, and helping my parents out keeps me off the streets and generally out of trouble. That, and wine. And calm breathing. Who am I kidding? Its really chocolate that does it. Stay safe out there…. MILLER, ANNE PARRISH

Name in 1980: Anne Miller Name now: Anne Parrish Dorm(s): Bates Preferred address and email: 2804 Otsego Drive Herndon, VA 20171 [email protected]

It seems like an odd time to be filling this out. Feels like I truly have nothing to report but I will give it a go.

I am an empty nester, living in Northern Virginia with my husband and our dog (should be two dogs by now but we waited until this one was house trained – then the pandemic happened and dogs to adopt are scarce around here). We have been in the same house since 2000, with the exception of 3 wonderful years in London. Our two daughters, 28 and 26, live in Philadelphia and San Antonio and seem to be doing well enough. The younger one is planning her wedding so that is keeping us all reasonably busy and entertained.

I am retired. I think so, anyway. It was not intentional but seems to have happened. After many years of resisting, I followed my husband when he had a tour overseas. I quit my job of many years and never really got around to looking for a new one in London – I was having way too much fun playing tourist. Now that we are back and mostly unpacked – it always takes me a shameful amount of time to get that last bit done – it has been 4+ years and in the computer field that is pretty much a lifetime. So, I think I am retired unless I come up with something completely different and fun/socially worthwhile to do. My husband is younger than I am and he is not ready to retire so I think we will be staying in Northern Virginia for a while. But we are starting to think about where retired life would take us and that is a fun way to while away these socially distant times.

MILLS, GRACE MULDROW, JOY HARRIS

Name: Grace M. Mills Name in 1980: Joy Muldrow Class: 1980 Name now: Joy D. Muldrow-Harris Dorm: Bates 3 years/Stone senior year Preferred address/email: [email protected]

th Well 40 years! I remember watching Carol Johnson Johns and Mary Bragg, both of Class of Hello Sibs! Happy 40 anniversary of our most memorable and wonderful graduation from 1940, and thinking “”Wow!” And now I’m hear, “Wow!” So much time has past. I hope that Wellesley College! I cannot believe it has been forty years since we all walked across that stage this note finds you and yours well. and there has been so much living and life that has occurred since then. Hopefully, for all of us, there is so much more living and joyous days ahead. Within the last 5 years I’ve moved again to Las Vegas to be with my elderly parents. My In the past 40 years, I have been a “little” busy. I married (twice) and have had a total of 5 children father died las year. I’ve become retired, hastened by this pandemic. But I’m not stopping. (now currently age 38 (married), 35, 26 25 and 21) Proud to say that all five children are quite I’ve applied to get my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with thoughts of working in a accomplished and represent a Corporate executive for Verizon, a business owner, a law student, bricks and mortar school but this pandemic is changing my thoughts towards online education. Business executive for GOOGLE and a senior year Dean’s list college student) . I am also a We will see what the future holds. Onward Class of 1980! grandmother of beautiful 6-year-old twins. I know that I am blessed and much thanks to Wellesley for providing me with much of the knowledge skills, foundation and support that I got thru my early adult years, that I was able to pass on in my life to my children and all others that I have met. I have also become a Judge for the state of New York, so I use that judgment and wisdom from my early years, which formed my foundation, daily. I am licensed to practice law in two states, New York and Ohio (my hometown state). I am happily living one block from the beach in Long Beach, New York and happily involved in a relationship with a fellow Judge that I believe will go the distance. I enjoy bike riding, the beach and traveling. Although many activities have been curtailed as a result of the pandemic, I am hopeful that I will be able to resume many of these activities soon (although still bike ride daily). I still have a few goals left, one of which is writing a novel (semi-autobiographical about the challenges that people of color encounter on their road to success) Much of that novel will take place in and around my sisters from Wellesley College. I have already started it. In sum, I am pretty happy and never let a day go by without thanking the Lord above. Prior to coming to Wellesley, life was no “crystal stair” for me, so I do not take all of these accomplishments lightly. I have tried my very best to be the best person I can be in every way, each and every day. I was very much looking forward to this year’s reunion because I find that I gain so much strength and inspiration from my Wellesley sibs. I met my very best friend (for over 40 years at Wellesley) at Bates Hall in my sophomore year and we have shared absolutely everything in our journey of life. I cannot imagine life without her and therefore, Wellesley was a blessing to me in so many ways that I cannot count. I truly value each and every one of you and look forward to seeing everyone next year. Yours in Wellesley sisterhood, Joy D. Muldrow-Harris Class of 1980 MULDROW, JOY HARRIS

Name in 1980: Joy Muldrow Name now: Joy D. Muldrow-Harris Preferred address/email: [email protected]

Hello Sibs! Happy 40th anniversary of our most memorable and wonderful graduation from Wellesley College! I cannot believe it has been forty years since we all walked across that stage and there has been so much living and life that has occurred since then. Hopefully, for all of us, there is so much more living and joyous days ahead. In the past 40 years, I have been a “little” busy. I married (twice) and have had a total of 5 children (now currently age 38 (married), 35, 26 25 and 21) Proud to say that all five children are quite accomplished and represent a Corporate executive for Verizon, a business owner, a law student, Business executive for GOOGLE and a senior year Dean’s list college student) . I am also a grandmother of beautiful 6-year-old twins. I know that I am blessed and much thanks to Wellesley for providing me with much of the knowledge skills, foundation and support that I got thru my early adult years, that I was able to pass on in my life to my children and all others that I have met. I have also become a Judge for the state of New York, so I use that judgment and wisdom from my early years, which formed my foundation, daily. I am licensed to practice law in two states, New York and Ohio (my hometown state). I am happily living one block from the beach in Long Beach, New York and happily involved in a relationship with a fellow Judge that I believe will go the distance. I enjoy bike riding, the beach and traveling. Although many activities have been curtailed as a result of the pandemic, I am hopeful that I will be able to resume many of these activities soon (although still bike ride daily). I still have a few goals left, one of which is writing a novel (semi-autobiographical about the challenges that people of color encounter on their road to success) Much of that novel will take place in and around my sisters from Wellesley College. I have already started it. In sum, I am pretty happy and never let a day go by without thanking the Lord above. Prior to coming to Wellesley, life was no “crystal stair” for me, so I do not take all of these accomplishments lightly. I have tried my very best to be the best person I can be in every way, each and every day. I was very much looking forward to this year’s reunion because I find that I gain so much strength and inspiration from my Wellesley sibs. I met my very best friend (for over 40 years at Wellesley) at Bates Hall in my sophomore year and we have shared absolutely everything in our journey of life. I cannot imagine life without her and therefore, Wellesley was a blessing to me in so many ways that I cannot count. I truly value each and every one of you and look forward to seeing everyone next year. Yours in Wellesley sisterhood, Joy D. Muldrow-Harris Class of 1980 NOYES, JEANNETTE OLSEN, MAGGIE

Name in 1980: Jeannette Noyes My name in 1980: Maggie Olsen My name now: Maggie Olsen Taber Name now: Jeannette Noyes Home address: 18565 Springdale Ct NW, Shoreline WA 98177 Dorm(s): Cazenove, Munger, Beebe Phone: (h) 206-542-7339 cell 206-963-0757 Email: [email protected] Business/Career: Primarily market research Degrees: BA French Dorms: Freeman, Cazenove Volunteer Service: Currently, I’m in a women’s giving circle Volunteer Service: Serve on the neighborhood HOA board, Chair of Activities Group Hobbies and Interests: Knitting, urban hiking Business: Retired, Institutional Equity Sales Merrill Lynch Preferred email: [email protected] Hobbies and Interests: gardening, fishing, bird hunting, Seattle sports, wine tasting Spouse/Partner: Kelly Taber Children/Grandchildren: Black Labrador Jagerin. Since June 1980, my life has evolved and taken several paths, much like my shelter-in- place baking. When the shelter-in-place order was implemented in March, I started Hmmm. What to say about life now. I’ve been retired for over 10 years. Husband Kelly is still baking white bread in a Dutch oven. After that, I revived a recipe my mother used for working, but looking for an escape date. In March of 2019 I had a total joint replacement of my whole wheat bread. The yeast scarcity forced me to bake sourdough loaves, and then left knee. 35 years of playing soccer (15 to 50) had taken its toll. Now if I could just get my banana bread. The next loaf was a combination—chocolate-chip, sourdough, banana right ankle fixed. It is also projected to be a joint replacement. Stay tuned. bread. Now I’ll occasionally make a loaf when I need it, but I’ve moved on to My garden has been a great outlet during the quarantine. I don’t work as fast as I used to, but experimenting with refrigerator pickles. So far, they’ve turned out better than expected. puttering speed seems to work. I’m still growing dahlias, nurturing my fruit trees, berries and After graduation I went to graduate school and worked in consulting on the east coast, vegetables. One bonus of a big yard is space to grow things. We get enough fruit for us, our then moved to Colorado and started working in corporate market research. (What friends and, depending on the season, 100 to 200 pounds of produce to the food bank. products do customers want? Which features are most important? What’s the right A new hobby is helping a friend at his winery in Walla Walla, WA. Kelly and I got our MAST price?) I lived in Seattle, Indianapolis, and Oakland, and had the opportunity to work in licenses so we can work in his tasting room. I even have business cards! I am the “VP of different industries—telecom, software, and healthcare diagnostics. MMC” (Marketing and Mass Consumption) for Golden Ridge Cellars. I highly recommend the In June 2019, I quit my corporate job. (Enough is enough!) Since then, I’ve spent time Walla Walla area for wine tasting. I even convinced Wellesley friend Stasia Miaskiewicz to caring for family members in declining health, improving my own health through come check it out. Lately, Christine Schon Marques, Stasia and I have been “zooming” to keep exercise and (mostly) healthy eating, traveling, volunteering to register new voters, in touch. taking online courses, and thinking about what’s next. Helping to address racial, Sadly, in the past year I lost my father (at 98), my Uncle (at 94) and my aunt (late 80’s). The last gender, and economic injustices will be one priority. of their generation. I was so lucky to have them in my life as long as I did, but perhaps grateful they did not have to experience this Covid mess. Looking forward to Alaska fishing, Washington wine tasting, Mariner’s, Seahawks and Sounders!!!

OLSEN, MAGGIE

My name in 1980: Maggie Olsen My name now: Maggie Olsen Taber Home address: 18565 Springdale Ct NW, Shoreline WA 98177 Phone: (h) 206-542-7339 cell 206-963-0757 Email: [email protected] Degrees: BA French Dorms: Freeman, Cazenove Volunteer Service: Serve on the neighborhood HOA board, Chair of Activities Group Business: Retired, Institutional Equity Sales Merrill Lynch Hobbies and Interests: gardening, fishing, bird hunting, Seattle sports, wine tasting Spouse/Partner: Kelly Taber Children/Grandchildren: Black Labrador Jagerin.

Hmmm. What to say about life now. I’ve been retired for over 10 years. Husband Kelly is still working, but looking for an escape date. In March of 2019 I had a total joint replacement of my left knee. 35 years of playing soccer (15 to 50) had taken its toll. Now if I could just get my right ankle fixed. It is also projected to be a joint replacement. Stay tuned. My garden has been a great outlet during the quarantine. I don’t work as fast as I used to, but puttering speed seems to work. I’m still growing dahlias, nurturing my fruit trees, berries and vegetables. One bonus of a big yard is space to grow things. We get enough fruit for us, our friends and, depending on the season, 100 to 200 pounds of produce to the food bank. A new hobby is helping a friend at his winery in Walla Walla, WA. Kelly and I got our MAST licenses so we can work in his tasting room. I even have business cards! I am the “VP of MMC” (Marketing and Mass Consumption) for Golden Ridge Cellars. I highly recommend the Walla Walla area for wine tasting. I even convinced Wellesley friend Stasia Miaskiewicz to come check it out. Lately, Christine Schon Marques, Stasia and I have been “zooming” to keep in touch. Sadly, in the past year I lost my father (at 98), my Uncle (at 94) and my aunt (late 80’s). The last of their generation. I was so lucky to have them in my life as long as I did, but perhaps grateful they did not have to experience this Covid mess. Looking forward to Alaska fishing, Washington wine tasting, Mariner’s, Seahawks and Sounders!!!

PALM, MARY JANE

Name in 1980: Mary Jane Palm (Janie) Name now: Mary Jane Palm (Janie) Dorm(s): Pomeroy; Beebe Business/Career: Higher Ed IT/Instructional Technology Preferred address and email: 8 Sabbatia Trl, Saunderstown, RI 02874, [email protected]

Well, right now everything is such a blur for me. Have been working straight out for months now from home with Covid-19 sending most of us off campus – at least for most of the time. I am in a group of 4 that directly supports the faculty so we have been in triage since the beginning of March. Learning to pace ourselves for the marathon. This is not a sprint job although it is peppered with sprint requests. Trying to ‘peel back the onion’ to think about what I’ve done over the past 5 years for this exercise, which has come right down to the wire, as I have worked most of this ‘Comp day off’ and am just starting this most important personal journey….what fits on a page….

I recall it was somewhat of a relief for me that Covid-19 exploded in NYC when it did because I was supposed to be in a hotel in NYC for a family surgery for the last two weeks of March. I realized as soon as the hospital called to cancel, just how heavily that unease had been weighing on me. I knew there was no way we should be voluntarily walking into Manhattan at that time. On the day we would have been returning to RI they had closed the borders.

That call to cancel came literally not 5 minutes after a department meeting in which our new-that-week Director reassigned all of my normal responsibilities for those two weeks which coincidentally were the same weeks we were to conduct intensified online training for the group of faculty who had somehow managed to never teach online during the past two decades and now had to magically adapt to online teaching for the students who would not be returning to campus after Spring Break. To their credit, our faculty rose to the challenge – for the students.

So, crazy times on top of one of those once in a lifetime reorganizations that has taken several years to be put in place. And it all pales in light of ‘you got civil unrest in my pandemic’… Which reminds me to share the cautionary tale of attempted voting by mail ballot. The ballots never reached anyone on my street. And we have locked mailbox units, so they really never arrived here. Colleagues in other RI towns received theirs. Something is rotten in Narragansett, RI. We did drop everything and make a trip to Town Hall to vote there, as did our neighbors. Trying to make sure all the powers that be are aware, so it can get fixed before the next election - the big one.

I am thankful for my health and my extended family and my supportive and diverse workplace and my friends. That my Mom is doing well – after two years we found her an 8 year old Siamese rescue just before the world went sideways. So at least she has a companion. We are not in the same state, and that has become difficult. She has no internet, no smart phone. We write to each other and call on the phone. I order stuff to be delivered to her. I tell her to wear her mask when she goes out, or if anyone comes in. And to wash her hands. My younger brother had two strokes this past December. Spent his birthday in the ER, so I did not get to see him. He is lucky. He can get around fine. But his executive skills are AWOL. He doesn’t have the wherewithal to walk across the street when my Mom asks for help to open a jar or other little things that her body refuses to allow any more. It is sad. She is confused. I am too far away now. It has been 6 months. He more than likely is not coming back. His wife and daughter are adjusting as best they can. I am proud that URI did not just tell students TaTaForNow. We found laptops for those who could not continue remotely without help. We kept a residence hall and dining & health services in place for the students who had nowhere else safe to go. Research continues. Education continues. Community building continues.

What else have I experienced since our last reunion? I was really looking forward to this reunion – I think most of us do. It is such a magical, special opportunity. I had cancer, had symptoms, caught it early. Love my oncologist. Not so much the larger medical system, but that’s not new. Had a tonsillectomy. Never went back on some of my meds afterwards. Lost the 40 pounds I had put on tied to a desk in a job in another building for 20 years. Got moved back to the building I spent the first 15 years in at URI, and I weigh the same as when I started here in 1982. So that’s a little bit of a circle of life thing going on for me there. I really miss the Y, my other family. My Qi Gong group started an email list to keep in touch. I do Yoga when I get up. Walk after dinner. Keep my regular weight machine, Qi Gong and Taiji schedule. But I dream about the pool. Tomorrow they open the beach. There is hope. Sometimes, I even find FaceBook provides a welcome connection. Who knew I was so social? Stay safe everyone. And keep being the Safe Zone for those in need. I look forward to the day we can all meet again. PARKER, SYLVIA

Name in 1980 & Now: Sylvia Parker Dorm(s): Claflin Hall, Simpson Hall, Davis Hall Business/Career: Real Estate Sales & Management; Community Economic Development; Affordable Housing Development; Consultant and Educator in personal finance; Financial Advisor at Wall Street Firms and now with an Independent firm; Volunteer Service: Community Development Initiatives; Franciscan Health System Board Member; School Board Member; Special recognition/Awards: Recognition -Positive Community Impact; Community & Economic Development Programs- Affordable Housing - Developed Programs, wrote grants & taught Personal Finance classes at a local Non Profit Organization;

Taught 1,000 adults how to get out of debt, save for retirement & buy their first home;

Hobbies and Interests : Construction & Home Remodeling; Sewing & Quilting; Spouse/Partner: Had one for 26 years; Better luck & happiness with the one I found 10 years ago; Children/Grandchildren: 2 wonderful sons, 2 amazing grandsons Preferred address and email : 4742 42nd Ave. SW, #248, Seattle, WA 98116; email [email protected]

Comments: "Humans plan and God laughs". Wellesley was an important part of my education and development. I met some wonderful people, made life-long friends, and learned how to work harder than I could have imagined to reach simple, yet important goals. Women have a wonderful and unique way of working by collaboration. Over the last four decades I learned how to navigate hostile environments and extremely difficult working conditions by aligning with good people who have passion for their local communities. A wise mentor said, "Nothing is impossible when you let others take credit for the work."

The first 20 yrs: How do you overcome crime & decay in 700 vacant & boarded-up homes in older communities? Organize communities and Remove the Blight. Until you ask, you cannot imagine how many people are willing to help make life better for others. We found people and organizations who collaborated to focus on local opportunities. Many remembered growing up in challenging times, and committed to help us (along with many others) develop and fund programs to help children and families. I wrote grants to raise funds for the work we had to do.

We started with a focus on the removal of BLIGHT. Blight is depressing and when you remove it, it is visible and encouraging. The results can be amazing when we harness our diverse talents and determination to design, plan and build common goals. Despite some incredible odds, (almost non-existent funding, abandoned buildings, high poverty, high crime and political indifference), we worked together to revitalize "forgotten" neighborhoods. We formed partnerships between government, local charities, churches, public entities, nonprofit/for profit developers to turn around decaying neighborhoods. We trained youth in construction skills. National funding intermediaries helped us leverage combined local efforts & make the old neighborhoods family-friendly. While restoring older homes for low income folks, and job training we combined old systems and newer strategies. While rewarding and PARKER, SYLVIA (continued) exhilarating, the work was demanding and after a decade, I was exhausted. I wanted to pause and spend time with my family.

THE SECOND 20 yrs: When almost 40, I went back to school to become a teacher. During grad school, I had a very sick baby (who is healthy now). Medical bills mounted & I could not afford to teach school, pay bills and day care along with my student loans. I worked at a fortune 500 company with good medical benefits and got out of debt. I enjoy helping people plan, save & reach their financial goals. The lumps and bumps have taught me gratitude for the great people in my life and those who mentored me. During the last 20 years I get to mentor others. Life is good and I am too tired to worry.

Name in 1980: Amy K. Patick Name now: Amy K. Patick Dorm(s): Pomeroy/Munger Business/Career: Scientist/independent consultant Volunteer Service: Art Center, Girls, Inc. Special recognition/Awards: Elected President of Science Society Hobbies and Interests: Scuba, hiking, photography, gardening, reading Spouse/Partner: Children/Grandchildren: Preferred address and email: PATICK, AMY exhilarating, the work was demanding and after a decade, I was exhausted. I wanted to pause and spend time with my family.

Name in 1980: Amy K. Patick Name in 1980: Amy K. Patick Name now: Amy K. Patick Name now: Amy K. Patick Dorm(s): Pomeroy/Munger Dorm(s): Pomeroy/Munger Business/Career: Scientist/independent consultant Business/Career: Scientist/independent consultant Volunteer Service: Art Center, Girls, Inc. Volunteer Service: Art Center, Girls, Inc. Special recognition/Awards: Elected President of Science Society Special recognition/Awards: Elected President of Science Society Hobbies and Interests: Scuba, hiking, photography, gardening, reading Hobbies and Interests: Scuba, hiking, photography, gardening, reading Spouse/Partner: Spouse/Partner: Children/Grandchildren: Children/Grandchildren: Preferred address and email: Preferred address and email: PAXTON, BARBARA

Name in 1980 and now: Barbara Dale Paxton Dorm(s): Davis two years, Munger one, and my junior year in England Business/Career: Nonprofit Management Volunteer Service: Lots, but currently working to defeat Donald Trump Hobbies and Interests: Mostly things I can’t do right now – theater, museums, and travel. Spouse/Partner: Karl Devoe, for six years Children/Grandchildren: None. I have a niece and nephew who I adore. Preferred address and email 181 East 119th Street, PH1A New York, New York 10035 [email protected]

As the co-chair of the Reunion Book Committee, I am the writer of the latest page in this record book. Today is August 13th As we have gone through the past months, since March 12th, when the theaters on Broadway went dark, I like everyone else have gone through the gamut of emotions and fears. When I was at Wellesley, I was a bit of an activist – I led the Hunger Action Committee, boycotted Néstle, supported the fights against apartheid. My career, after a stint as a banker, turned into one where I supported underserved people. Today, I consult with nonprofits to help them achieve their missions by improving board governance. However, I realize that I had pretty much given up on being able to make the major changes we need to in order to address systematic inequity in our country. So today, I find myself hopeful, that Barack Obama was right when he said “whites …no longer accept freedom for themselves while witnessing the subjugation of their fellow Americans.” And I am uplifted by Kamala Harris’s nomination for Vice President. I hope we are at an inflection point. I hope I can find a way to actively make sure that we fight to reverse all of the inequities that have been exposed over the past five months.

I am hopeful and optimistic that we can do this in part because I have read all of the other entries in this record book and see that 40 years after graduation we are still a group of smart, dedicated, active women who continue to live our school’s motto. I know I plan to redouble my efforts to do so.

Non Ministrari sed Ministrare

PHILLIPS, FRAN DECKER

Name in 1980 and now: Barbara Dale Paxton Dorm(s): Davis two years, Munger one, and my junior year in England Name in 1980: Fran Phillips Business/Career: Nonprofit Management Name now: Fran Decker Volunteer Service: Lots, but currently working to defeat Donald Trump Dorm(s): Tower Court East and West Hobbies and Interests: Mostly things I can’t do right now – theater, museums, and Business/Career: past biologist, present artist travel. Volunteer Service: past president, Key West Art Center, Board member Old Island Restoration Spouse/Partner: Karl Devoe, for six years Foundation. Past Chairman Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Citizens Advisory Council Children/Grandchildren: None. I have a niece and nephew who I adore. Special Recognition/Awards: Jack Barron Award, Miriam Goode Award for community arts Preferred address and email service, Anne McKee Artists Fund. th Hobbies and Interests: sailing, scuba, painting, reading, cooking, cats 181 East 119 Street, PH1A Spouse: widow New York, New York 10035 Children: 4 stepchildren, 7 grandchildren, great grandson on the way [email protected] Preferred address: 600 Elizabeth St, Key West FL 33040. [email protected]

As the co-chair of the Reunion Book Committee, I am the writer of the latest page in this I am sad about our reunion being cancelled because I’ve enjoyed everyone and was so looking th record book. Today is August 13 As we have gone through the past months, since forward to this one. Everything I had planned, travel, a granddaughter’s wedding, graduations March 12th, when the theaters on Broadway went dark, I like everyone else have gone and family reunions, has been cancelled. through the gamut of emotions and fears. When I was at Wellesley, I was a bit of an These past five years have been a huge learning experience, more so than in any other five-year period since graduation. activist – I led the Hunger Action Committee, boycotted Néstle, supported the fights against apartheid. My career, after a stint as a banker, turned into one where I Five years ago, I came to reunion right after my husband died. I was looking for my old self, the supported underserved people. Today, I consult with nonprofits to help them achieve one I was 34 years before, before I met my husband. I had a good time. In retrospect, I was still their missions by improving board governance. However, I realize that I had pretty much very much in shock even though I had a long warning he was going to die. We had been dismantling certain aspects of our life before his death, such as closing the charter business and given up on being able to make the major changes we need to in order to address selling our beloved sailboat. During these past five years, I continued this, sometimes wondering systematic inequity in our country. So today, I find myself hopeful, that Barack Obama if he would approve but mostly feeling like it was the right thing to do. was right when he said “whites …no longer accept freedom for themselves while witnessing the subjugation of their fellow Americans.” And I am uplifted by Kamala Looking back, that first year was so difficult. Most of the time I was just hanging in there, trying to get through one day at a time. I made mistakes, bad decisions, and was awful to some people Harris’s nomination for Vice President. I hope we are at an inflection point. I hope I can (though they might have deserved it). I am forever grateful to fellow classmate Alison for being find a way to actively make sure that we fight to reverse all of the inequities that have there for me and getting me to laugh again. been exposed over the past five months. The second year was so sad. I was managing day to day better, but I missed him so very much. I missed not having someone who knew me the best, someone I could talk to about anything. I felt I am hopeful and optimistic that we can do this in part because I have read all of the like no one would ever love me like that again. I did some great traveling but felt lost inside. other entries in this record book and see that 40 years after graduation we are still a group of smart, dedicated, active women who continue to live our school’s motto. I know The third year, my grief quieted. It was still there, but in a separate place that mostly didn’t I plan to redouble my efforts to do so. interfere with my days. In a big move, my partnership gallery decided to fold but I took it over and merged it with my own gallery. I became president of another non profit community gallery. My darling Coco kitty died. The Keys weathered a category 4 hurricane. I fared ok but many friends Non Ministrari sed Ministrare not so much. I had 8 people, 5 cats and three dogs living with me for two months.

The fourth year I was definitely doing well, comfortable with being me. The expanded galleries grew and excelled but dealing with people became a thorn. I had to hire and later fire the director of the community gallery which was traumatic. I lost 45 lbs and got into biking. This past fifth year, I’ve finally come into my own. I made some big life altering decisions thoughtfully and with plenty of research and I’m happy with what I’ve done. I sold my gallery in PHILLIPS, FRAN DECKER (continued)

order to spend more time painting and traveling, less bookkeeping and people management and I feel really good about that decision, particularly in light of the economic storm that will follow the Coronavirus pandemic.

All my life, art is my therapy and I am continuing to paint and feel the freedom to explore some new and old styles I haven’t done much with in a long time. I exhibit at the community gallery and a co-op, as well as my website, but only working one day a week.

I recently left the board of that community gallery and another organization and am enjoying my much quieter life. Of course, I’ve already been roped into another board...as much as I wish I could, I can’t quit caring about the wonderful community I an lucky enough to live in.

I then surprised even myself by donating a kidney for a Wellesley alum. She was a biology major and lived in Tower Court the same time I did but our paths never crossed. We weren’t a match but did the paired exchange, so she got her kidney and I donated to a charming fellow from Oklahoma. It’s hard to explain how happy this made me. I did it for my husband and others I’ve lost. I couldn’t save them, but I could help someone. This helped heal the hole in my heart.

Now my next project involves a huge fundraising effort for AH Monroe, a nonprofit that helps AIDS patients, veterans, and disabled folks with housing, health issues and education. The person who raises the most money gets to be Queen of Fantasy Fest for a year which involves more good deeds for the community. I hope to raise $100k. this has been postponed but if anyone wants to help me achieve this, contact me at [email protected]

So, it’s just me and Mango kitty, still loving life in Key West, although two beautiful kittens born on my birthday will come to live with us soon. my Wellesley alum sister moved to a house just 4 blocks away and I see her and her cat Floof often. And I’m expecting a step great grandson in the fall. Here’s to the future! It will never be the same but that’s not a bad thing at all.

Look me up if you come for a visit, if and when travel becomes possible. One of the best things about the past 5 years had been becoming involved in the Wellesley Facebook groups. I feel like I have some real friends there even though they are virtual.

PIERCE, LORI LYNN

Name in 1980: Lori Lynn Pierce Name now: Lori Pierce Lewis Dorms: Davis, Simpson West, Homestead. Business/Career: Law. Clinic Fellow at the Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Volunteer Service: Subdeacon at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, docent at Tucson Museum of Art. Hobbies and interests: book club, walking, movies and my two cats. I love walking the beach in La Jolla, CA when visiting relatives in San Diego. Spouse: Christopher Lewis Child: Boone Elizabeth Lewis, age 15.

Preferred address and email: 7277 E. Shoreline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85715, [email protected]. Please design my page. Thanks.

Since graduation, I lived in Phoenix for 10 years, where I went to law school at ASU, then in Tucson for 30 years. I worked for the City of Tucson as a prosecutor for 24 years. I enjoy supervising law students in court and teaching in the Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic at the U of Arizona, where I have worked for 5 years. I don’t think my 22 year old self would have believed that I would become a lawyer and live in Arizona for all these years! I miss the east coast, the ocean, and my family in Rhode Island.

Here’s a photo of me with my daughter Boone Lewis (age 15) and my husband Chris Lewis walking along the wash in Tucson, AZ. PITAK, MARY, MITCHELL REYNOLDS, MARY

Name in 1980: Mary A. Pitak Name now: Mary A. Mitchell Name in 1980: Mary Reynolds Preferred address and email: [email protected] Name now: Mary Reynolds Dorm(s): Beebe, Cazenove I never imagined the circumstances surrounding this entry in the Record Book. These times are Business/Career: Event Production uncharted territory for everyone. I hope that everyone is safe and healthy, but I know that Volunteer Service: Local arts and community organizations there have been losses. I have always looked forward to each reunion, and it seems strange Special recognition/Awards: that this entry is my reunion this year. I know that I am not alone in missing catching up, sharing Hobbies and Interests: Travel, community revitalization, historic restoration, memories and laughter, and being back on campus. partnering in a local art gallery Spouse/Partner: David Henningsen Since our last reunion, I had some minor and major changes. The major change was that I lost Children/Grandchildren: Will Henningsen my dad 4 years ago. We were close, and in his last year I spent every weekend with him as he Preferred address and email: [email protected] grew frailer. That resulted in a work change – I stepped down from my central office position in Salem schools to one level lower that was not a 12-month position. This allowed me to spend It’s hard to think or write about anything beyond what’s happened in the past 3 months. the summer and school vacations with my dad. The result is that my replacement eliminated Old news. Everything that was happening has changed, been put on pause, laid bare, my position 2 days after I returned from funeral leave. As you can imagine, I felt totally adrift in made irrelevant or uncertain. Are we stripping away the unessential, finding out how life. But everything happens for a reason. little we need and reconnecting with people in a way that our prior cluttered lives prevented? Are we learning new skills, reinventing our work, helping our neighbors? Or I faced new challenges – jobhunting at 58 years old and renovating a house that was an homage are we binging from Amazon to Zoom, holding boredom and terror at bay? Depends on to the Brady Bunch. I am sure that I do not have to elaborate on the challenges of renovation the day. and cleaning out a house full of 50 years of living. During this time of upheaval, I went back to my old school district and back into the classroom. As I am nearing retirement, I have found Thinking about new ways to do things. How to shape virtual events for generations that grew up with video games. Supplementing our live art gallery (330 Gallery, that I do feel the need to prove anything else. I am focused on the students in front of me; Poughkeepsie) by joining Artsy. New friendships formed by circumstances and the going back into administration holds no allure. delight of having time for long conversations with old friends and family. Realizing that Having a teacher’s schedule has allowed me to travel 5 to 8 weeks a year. I did not travel much we really can eat more meals at home, and those meals can have less meat. And we are probably about ready to get another greyhound. for several years because I did not want to be far from my dad. In the last 4 years, I have made 8 trips to Iceland. I have traveled every part of the country and going there refreshes my spirit. I have also discovered the Lake and Peak Districts in England. I am considering these places as I miss… going to the airport…seeing a band play…scoring at ReStore. I want to the next chapter in my life – retirement. …handle the avocados in the market…whisper in a friend’s ear…see smiles. But I will enable my video, stay connected, go virtual. I will have wine with you from 6 feet and I cannot believe that I will be retired at our next reunion. I have no idea where the years have make sure we have plenty of toilet paper. I will fight against a shrinking world and a gone. I cannot imagine myself not working at least part-time. It seems that life has been a few growing anxiety. I will remember to long for hugs, even if we can’t have them. Masked blinks of an eye. I am at Wellesley. Blink and I am married. Blink and I am divorced and living in and sanitized, I will go to protests…and, by any means necessary, vote. Italy. Blink and I switch careers into education. Blink and I have doctorate. Blink and I am almost retired. When I watched the alumna parade while still at Wellesley, I could not imagine my Be well, stay safe and I hope to see you all soon! distant 25th reunion, 30th reunion, or 40th reunion. I remember a friend remarking how wonderful it was that they could still march in the parade at their age and how good they looked for being out 40 years. The wheel has turned and in 5 years I hope we are all together to have the current students say that about us as we march down College Drive.

I hope and pray that this Record Book finds that each of you have come through these safely and that I will see you in 5 years. REYNOLDS, MARY

Name in 1980: Mary Reynolds Name now: Mary Reynolds Dorm(s): Beebe, Cazenove Business/Career: Event Production Volunteer Service: Local arts and community organizations Special recognition/Awards: Hobbies and Interests: Travel, community revitalization, historic restoration, partnering in a local art gallery Spouse/Partner: David Henningsen Children/Grandchildren: Will Henningsen Preferred address and email: [email protected]

It’s hard to think or write about anything beyond what’s happened in the past 3 months. Old news. Everything that was happening has changed, been put on pause, laid bare, made irrelevant or uncertain. Are we stripping away the unessential, finding out how little we need and reconnecting with people in a way that our prior cluttered lives prevented? Are we learning new skills, reinventing our work, helping our neighbors? Or are we binging from Amazon to Zoom, holding boredom and terror at bay? Depends on the day.

Thinking about new ways to do things. How to shape virtual events for generations that grew up with video games. Supplementing our live art gallery (330 Gallery, Poughkeepsie) by joining Artsy. New friendships formed by circumstances and the delight of having time for long conversations with old friends and family. Realizing that we really can eat more meals at home, and those meals can have less meat. And we are probably about ready to get another greyhound.

I miss… going to the airport…seeing a band play…scoring at ReStore. I want to …handle the avocados in the market…whisper in a friend’s ear…see smiles. But I will enable my video, stay connected, go virtual. I will have wine with you from 6 feet and make sure we have plenty of toilet paper. I will fight against a shrinking world and a growing anxiety. I will remember to long for hugs, even if we can’t have them. Masked and sanitized, I will go to protests…and, by any means necessary, vote.

Be well, stay safe and I hope to see you all soon!

ROBSON, LISSA

Name in 1980: Lissa Robson Name now: Lissa Bessey Dorms: Beebe Calling/Passion: elementary public school special education teacher Things I do for the Greater Good: P.E.O. Sisterhood, teach at a Title 1 elementary school Special recognition/Awards: Meanest Teacher Award, numerous years; Teacher Most Able to Manage the Behavior of and Instruct Twice Exceptional Students, this year especially Avocation: photographer/graphic artist Spouse for low these thirty-six year: Terry Bessey Grown children: Sophie and Nora Preferred address and email: 1945 Barton Hill Rd, Reston, VA 20191 and [email protected]

17 pictures: 2015 (after reunion): kitchen remodel; New Year’s Eve in Boulder just before Sophie started round one of treatment for leukemia. 2016: Nora was accepted into the MA in Music Education; Choro Carla got married; Sophie completed her intensive treatment. 2017: Math hats in a crazy year of teaching; last Christmas in Chappaqua with my mom and dad. 2018: July Fourth in Chicago before my Mother’s steep decline; Nora after recovering from a debilitating depression; Christmas in Boulder days before Sophie started the process of getting a bone marrow transplant (Nora). 2019: Terry spent 6 months with Sophie while I stayed home with our dog; My family after Mom passed away (Molly, Dad, Amy); Christmas after Terry’s pay got cut by 2/3. 2020: Sophie moved home and we celebrated her birthday; My Uncle Bill turned 80 and my sister Amy came to celebrate; Nora completed her master’s in music education. Even in the toughest times, there are good things to remember.

ROCK, KAREN MONNICK ROCK, KAREN MONNICK Name in 1980: Karen L. Rock NameName now: in 1980: Karen Karen Rock L. Monnick Rock Dorm(s):Name now: Bates, Karen Shafer, Rock Monnick Dorm(s): Junior YearBates, Abroad Shafer, UEA, Norwich, England Junior Year Abroad UEA, Norwich, England Spouse/Partner: deceased husband Stewart (2001) / partner AndySpouse/Partner: deceased husband Stewart (2001) / partner Children/Grandchildren:Andy daughter Josephine Rose, 26 years PreferredChildren/Grandchildren: address and email: daughter Josephine Rose, 26 years Preferred address and email: Apt B24, Capital Building 8 AptNew B24, Union Capital Square Building London,8 New UnionSW11 Square 7AQ UKLondon, SW11 7AQ UK I’ve lived in London since I married my late husband Stewart, in 1992. Our daughter, JosieI’ve livedwas bornin London in 1994 since and, I married having mybuilt late a lifehusband here, weStewart, remained in 1992. after Our he daughter,passed in 2001.Josie was born in 1994 and, having built a life here, we remained after he passed in 2001. For the past 16 years I’ve been working as the Marketing Consultant for 5RB. I For the past 16 years I’ve been working as the Marketing Consultant for 5RB. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the leading set of media and communications law thoroughly enjoy being a part of the leading set of media and communications law barristers in London, and have become invested in the thrilling cases we represent. I barristers in London, and have become invested in the thrilling cases we represent. I work part-time to make time for seeing friends, travelling and (trying) to keep up with my work part-time to make time for seeing friends, travelling and (trying) to keep up with my daughter!daughter!

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ROSENTHAL, MARY ANNE

Name in 1980: Mary Anne Rosenthal Name now: Mary Anne Salmon Dorms: Freeman, Cazenove Business/Career: Finance, Operations Volunteer Service: non-profit board member; general volunteer for other orgs Spouse: Jeff Salmon Children: Paul (29); Will (22) Preferred address / email: 1202 Stonnell Pl, Alexandria, VA 22302 [email protected]

I was really looking forward to our reunion this year as I haven’t been back to campus since our 25th and was anticipating reconnecting with people as well as seeing all that has changed since 2005. Alas, that was not to be nor, as it turns out, was my older son’s wedding (postponed) or younger son’s college graduation. All disappointing, all small stuff in the greater scheme of things as underscored so clearly by the pandemic and recent social unrest. I do hope that we, as a country, begin to have real conversations that are productive rather than reactive, and lead to actions that truly help those whom society and the economy have left behind. I fear that the tendency to paint people into political corners and the drive for social media clicks won’t let that happen.

I am taking a break from the paid workforce these days but am not “retired” as I hope to find something else intriguing to do. In the meantime, I am the treasurer and a board member of a local nonprofit, volunteer with others as I can, enjoy biking and running, and am doing my long distance best to help my parents (ages 91 and 90) who live in an assisted living community just outside San Francisco. I wonder when I will be able to visit them again as phone and FaceTime just aren’t the same.

The years have gone by faster than I expected (especially since 40) so I remind myself to take advantage of opportunities as they come. Friendships are vital, a truth that has never been underscored more clearly than in recent months especially with my Wellesley friends. With that in mind, I look forward to our next reunion, whenever that may be. In the meantime, stay safe everyone!

ROSSI, LUCILLE

Name in 1980: Lucille Rossi Name now: Lucille Rossi Dorm(s): Munger, Tower Court West Spouse/Partner: Robert Sullivan, Dartmouth ‘75 Children: Caroline Sullivan, Bucknell University 2019, John Sullivan, Hamilton College 2022, and Mary Grace Sullivan Preferred address and email: [email protected]

First, I do want to wish all my classmates well, and extend the hope that you’re healthy and safe. In such times as this, it is a welcomed distraction to spend a few moments thinking back to the many good years at and since Wellesley.

Upon graduating from Wellesley, I moved to NYC and worked for Citibank, Chemical Bank and ended up at JP Morgan Chase. I received my MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business in 1990. I officially retired in 2007.

I married Bob Sullivan in 1995 and after our first child was born, we moved to Chappaqua, NY in Westchester County, where we still live. We have three children, Caroline, 22, and twins, Jack and Mary Grace, 20, and Lulu our English Springer Spaniel, 8.

Since retiring, I’ve taken on various PTA leadership positions in the Chappaqua schools, chairing the school-level teams for each school my children have attended. I also serve on our school district’s Finance Advisory Committee.

I have gained a level of expertise in the field of disability advocacy, as our daughter, Mary Grace, is a person with an intellectual disability. I have been an active leader in our Special Ed PTA, and I serve on our school district’s Special Education Advisory Committee, as well as on the Town of New Castle’s EPIC Committee for Disability Advocacy.

I also consult for the Westchester Institute of Human Development (WIHD), a University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities. I am an active member of the NY State Partners in Policy Making disability advocacy network.

I am a member of my town’s Conservation Board, and have focused my efforts on creating native plant and pollinator eco systems.

For now, I am grateful to be safe and healthy, quarantining together. We wish you the same and looking forward to seeing everyone at our next reunion! ROWE, ELIZABETH WILDER

Name in 1980: Elizabeth Rowe Name now: Elizabeth Rowe Wilder 6645 Westchester, Houston, Texas 77005

I’ve had 18 homes in 40 years, and a variety of paid and unpaid jobs from Wall Street banker to ESL teacher at a camp for Afghan refugees. Living in Malaysia, India, and Saudi Arabia kept me away from Reunion for the last 15 years. Since I’ve last seen most of you, my three children have flown the nest, my husband retired, and I’m trying to begin a new career as a writer. I have one short story published.

No matter where I live, I find a way to go sailing. In Saudi Arabia, since I couldn’t drive, I bartered homemade bread for rides to the beach from my male competitors. I’m the only woman listed on the perpetual championship trophy.

There’s nothing like living within 36 feet of your children for a week of family time every year!

Representing Seattle at the 2019 Takarabune Festival Regatta in Kobe, Japan. I was fortunate to be paired with a fellow Rotary International volunteer as my host. Rotary is my main volunteer avenue.

RUDISILL, CAROLYN

1980: Carolyn C. Rudisill - Cazenove Hall 2020: Carolyn C. Wayt (Mrs. John A. Wayt, III) [email protected] aka Attorney Carolyn C. Swiggart [email protected]

It is hard to believe that forty (40) years have passed since we took our diplomas from President Carol Johnson Johns and flipped our tassels- I don’t feel as old as my chronological age. But a lot has happened in the last 5 years.

2015 was an awful year. Starting off in January, I lost my uncle and about every other month thereafter, another relative or friend passed away. Just before our last Reunion, my mother died suddenly. The kicker was in December, when my beloved son lost his life in a private airplane crash during a storm. I have been so very grateful for the love, support, and kindnesses from my husband, family, and friends. Although the crash was not Navy-related, the Navy took amazing care of us as “Gold Star Parents” because Jamie was an active duty Navy officer at the time.

Since 2015, the years have been kinder. My husband and I have enjoyed sailing and traveling. One great trip was to France, where we had a wonderful lunch with Martha Childs Alix and her husband, Xavier, in Paris. Old friendships have been renewed and strengthened. My son’s old Boy Scout Troop in Darien established an annual award in his memory for a Scout “who, like Jamie, leads by example and consistently offers quiet leadership and encouragement to fellow Scouts.” A cousin saved our ancestor’s house in Savannah from demolition and created the Berrien House Trust, a charitable organization for the study of the artifacts and history of the house and owners, of which I am the trustee. It’s a fascinating building that continues to yield architectural treasures, including one of the largest finds of federal and antebellum wallpapers. I am on the Board of the Daughters of the Cincinnati, a hereditary women’s society that provides scholarships to daughters of US military officers, and I also serve as the elected Counsel of Indian Harbor Yacht Club. I continue to interview local candidates for the US Naval Academy Admissions Department, which I find very interesting and rewarding. I have enjoyed these volunteer activities greatly. Professionally, I continue with my law practice in Greenwich, CT.

Last October, I received a call from the producer of TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé” cable TV show. I had never heard of the show. They wanted a lawyer in Greenwich who did mediations, and the shoot would only take 2 hours. I thought it sounded like fun and said OK. It was totally unscripted, and it aired in December. I have been truly amazed how many – and who – watch these reality TV shows! My nieces and nephews think I’m cool now. I am the subject of an internet meme, too--

Who knows what the next 5 years will bring… We will face many challenges and begin the transition to retirement. Hopefully with grace. My husband was diagnosed with cancer last November and is undergoing chemotherapy; I am learning a lot more about chemistry than I ever dreamt I would. My 96 ½ year old father soldiers on. The Covid-19 crisis has made things more “interesting,” but Spring is arriving slowly to the Northeast and the flowers and trees are beautiful. Give thanks for all the blessings you have, make each day worthwhile, be kind to one another, and make the world brighter with your smile. ♡ Carolyn 4/3/20 Joan Russler O’Neill

I had to include a picture of Kendall because she has been my constant companion O’NEILL, JOAN RUSSLER for the past 12 years. She was with me throughout my husband’s illness and as he I had to include a picture of Kendall because she has been my constantdied; while companion I built a for new house and a new life; as I studied countless hours while the past 12 years. She was with me throughout my husband’s illnessworking and on as myhe died;Master’s in Counseling at Northwestern; and now during our stay-at- while I built a new house and a new life; as I studied countless hourshome while order working during on COVID -19. She is now 12 ½ years old and has slowed down my Master’s in Counseling at Northwestern; and now during ourconsiderably stay-at- home in order the past few weeks; I will miss her tremendously when she’s gone. during COVID-19. She is now 12 1/2 years old and has slowed down considerably in the past few weeks; I will miss her tremendously when she’s gone. My grandson was a newborn at our last reunion; Randy is now 5 years old...a fun- My grandson was a newborn at our last reunion; Randy is now 5loving, years old...acrazy, fun-funny, loving, active kid. Every time I see him, he challenges me to a race of crazy, funny, active kid. Every time I see him, he challenges me tosome a race sort of -somerunning, sort -swimming or biking - keeping me young, or at least young at running, swimming or biking - keeping me young, or at least youngheart! at heart! Randy Randy will have will a younger brother in October, so I guess I’ll have to stay in have a younger brother in October, so I guess I’ll have to stay in shape.shape. J

After I finished school and passed my licensing exam last fall, I Aftermade I afinished 3-week journey school and passed my licensing exam last fall, I made a 3-week through Nepal and Bhutan. My hope was that I would figure out what to do with the rest of my life while meditating in the mountains, but it wasn’t that simple.journey I did, through however, Nepal and Bhutan. My hope was that I would figure out what to do manage to sort out my values. My family is important to me, andwith I had the too rest many of yearsmy life while meditating in the mountains, but it wasn’t that simple. while my husband was ill and I did, however, manage to sort out my values. My family is important to me, and I again when I was in school when had too many years while my husband was ill and again when I was in school when I I simply didn’t have time for my simply didn’t have time for my kids. So like Kendall, I’ve decided to slow down and kids. So like Kendall, I’ve decided simply enjoy life. At the same time, I always need a project... to slow down and simply enjoy life. Joan Russler O’Neill At the same time, I always need a project... When COVID-19 started, I reachedI had outto include to our a picture community of Kendall becausemental she health has been center my constant to companion for the past 12 years. She was with me throughout my husband’s illness and as he see how I could help. We decideddied; to while start I built a counselinga new house and program a new life; foras I studiedfirst responders countless hours while When COVID-19 started, I reached and hospital workers in our area.working We onknow my Master’s they willin Counseling need help; at Northwestern; It’s just anda matter now during of our stay-at- out to our community mental time before they are ready. Untilhome then, order I duringplan COVIDon enjoying-19. She is nowwalks 12 ½by years the old lake and haswith slowed down considerably in the past few weeks; I will miss her tremendously when she’s gone. health center to see how I could Kendall, long bike rides, and yoga in my back yard! help. We decided to start a coun- My grandson was a newborn at our last reunion; Randy is now 5 years old...a fun- seling program for first responders loving, crazy, funny, active kid. Every time I see him, he challenges me to a race of and hospital workers in our area. some sort - running, swimming or biking - keeping me young, or at least young at We know they will need help; It’s heart! Randy will have a younger brother in October, so I guess I’ll have to stay in just a matter of time before they shape. J are ready. Until then, I plan on After I finished school and passed my licensing exam last fall, I made a 3-week enjoying walks by the lake with journey through Nepal and Bhutan. My hope was that I would figure out what to do Kendall, long bike rides, and yoga with the rest of my life while meditating in the mountains, but it wasn’t that simple. in my back yard! I did, however, manage to sort out my values. My family is important to me, and I had too many years while my husband was ill and again when I was in school when I simply didn’t have time for my kids. So like Kendall, I’ve decided to slow down and simply enjoy life. At the same time, I always need a project...

When COVID-19 started, I reached out to our community mental health center to see how I could help. We decided to start a counseling program for first responders and hospital workers in our area. We know they will need help; It’s just a matter of time before they are ready. Until then, I plan on enjoying walks by the lake with Kendall, long bike rides, and yoga in my back yard! SARGENT, MINDWELL EGELAND

Mindwell Jones Sargent Mindwell Sargent Egeland Munger Summer of 1977 in Shafer McAfee, Cazenove, Simpson East Mindwell Egeland 208 Ridgeview Ave Iowa City IA 52246-1624 [email protected]

Library director for two hospital libraries - COVID-19 has impacted the way we provide services but we never stopped helping patients and families.

Volunteer for Wellesley, Iowa City Community Food Bank, Hancher Performing Arts Center

I still love the Arts, printmaking and the wilderness. I love to visit Lake Superior and star gaze in dark skies. Someday I want to visit a dark sky sanctuary. For now, I immerse myself in water gardening and photography when I am not reading for our live story hour or helping patients and staff find education and entertainment in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Children's and Patients’ Libraries. www.uihc.org/patlib

My husband Jeff restores classic German cars, Porsche 356 and Mercedes 280 SL. Children Anna is Wellesley class of 2016 getting her MFA in Creative Writing. We both enjoyed studying Poetry with Professor Frank Bidart. Robert will be a first year student at Allegheny College.

Post script: As I write this at 10:00 p.m. on June 4th, 2020, 2500 members of the Iowa City, IA community are blocking Interstate 80 in protests started by the killing of George Floyd. I stand with these protestors, the Black community, and all victims of racism.

Anna, Robert, Mindy, and Jeff Egeland SCHON, CHRISTINE

Name then : Christine Schon Name now : Christine Schon Marques

Dorms : Freeman, Cazenove

40-year trajectory : finance, politics, fiction 40-year geography : New York City, São Paulo, Geneva, Los Angeles

Still, after all these years : Joe. He continues to teach and write about international relations, Brazil, and global governance.

Super proud of : Caroline living in London and working at WME. (She went to Wellesley for a year, transferred to Penn, graduated in 2016.) She’s covered the Cannes, Sundance, and Berlin film festivals and is looking forward to the world reopening!

Address until fall 2021 : 1006 N. Genesee Ave. | West Hollywood, CA 90046 Then what : returning to Geneva, Switzerland for a while

Email : [email protected]

The latest :

Thrilled that my new children’s book, SUMMER-GO-ROUND, landed Amazon’s #1 in the Children’s Explore the World (fiction) niche. Currently on kindle with print and foreign translations in the works. Updates on www.SummerGoRound.com and you’ll find me on twitter @Summer_Go_Round.

The future :

As the former Democratic state party chair for Democrats Abroad (2007-2011, Obama years), I urge Americans in the US and abroad to exercise their right to vote. Take the time to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, check your registration status, get voter ID, check absentee ballot deadlines, and vote — at the ballot box or the mail box. If you have any problems at the polls, demand a provisional ballot. Make change happen.

SELLE, HELEN Helen K. Selle Dorms: Severance • McAfee • Shafer • Loves: Family Events • Friend Gatherings Biking • Travel • Canoeing • Walking • Audio Books 15 President Road • West Roxbury, MA 02132 [email protected] • 617-913-5083 Married Peter Anderson in a beautiful German-style wedding, Nov. 26, 2016 • Retiring from 27 years as School-based Speech erapist • Moving to New Hampshire seacoast three days-a-week to be caretaker for Mom

soon to be SMITH, MAURA

Name in 1980: MAURA SMITH Name now: same Dorm(s):Name in 1980:Davis; MAURA Freeman SMITH (2); Munger Business/Career:Name now: same Fundraiser CurrentDorm(s): Job: Davis; Assistant Freeman Dean, (2); Munger External RelationsBusiness/Career: & Development, Fundraiser Goldman School of Current Job: Assistant Dean, External Public Policy, UC Berkeley Relations & Development, Goldman School of Divorced Spouse/Partner:Public Policy, UC Berkeley Children/Grandchildren:Spouse/Partner: Divorced None AddressChildren/Grandchildren: and email: 814 UniversityNone Ave #331 Berkeley,Address andCA 94710email: 814 [email protected] University Ave #331 Berkeley, CA 94710 [email protected] WHAT I KNOW NOW, THAT I WISH I’D KNOWN THEN: Always Have a Plan B WHAT I KNOW NOW, THAT I WISH I’D KNOWN THEN: Always Have a Plan B During our junior year, I stayed on campus, rather than going abroad or on exchange, because myDuring childhood our juniorhero Paulyear, TsongasI stayed on was campus, running rather for US than Senator going abroadin my home or on exchange,state of because Massachusetts.my childhood heroDuring Paul the Tsongas campaign was of running 1978 I forhad US the Senator lowly, butin my extraordinary, home state of job of driver for Paul’sMassachusetts. wife Niki. During During our the many campaign long drivesof 1978 to I hadparades the lowly,, VFW but halls, extraordinary, and house job parties, of driver Niki for ( 32 yearsPaul’s old, wife a proud Niki. DuringSmith Collegeour many graduate long drives and to eventually, parades, VFW a US h alls,Congresswoman) and house parties, would Niki tell (32 me aboutyears the old, many a proud sacrifices Smith thatCollege she graduatehad made and to eventually,support her a husbandUS Congresswoman and care for) wouldher family, tell me whileabout still the using many her sacrifices talents and that still she pursuing had made her to passions.support her She husband was trying and care to warn for he mer family, to always havewhile a “Plan still using B”. At her the talents time, andI couldn’t still pursuing quite understand. her passions. She was trying to warn me to always have a “Plan B”. At the time, I couldn’t quite understand. Armed with my degree in Political Science, I worked for the newly-elected US Senator Paul TsongasArmed (D-withMA my) anddegree then in earnedPolitical a Science, master’s I workeddegree forin Citythe newly& Re-gionalelected Planning US Senator at UC Pa ul Berkeley.Tsongas After (D-MA working) and thenin local earned government a master’s as degree an aide in toCity the & CityRegional Managers Planning of Cambridge, at UC MA andBerkeley Oakland,. After CA workingfor the next in local 15 governmentyears, I realized as an that aide my to truethe City passion Managers and ac oftually Cambridge, my MA and Oakland, CA for the next 15 years, I realized that my true passion and actually my “superpower” is asking people for money—so I became a full-time fundraiser. “superpower” is asking people for money—so I became a full-time fundraiser.

TheThe passion passion project project of of my my career career was was raising raising $40$40 millionmillion to renovateto renovate a vacanta vacant historic historic mill mill in in Lowell, Lowell, MA, MA, whichwhich nownow serves serves as as the the community community health health center center for for overover 50,00050,000 individuals individuals—or—or more more than than half half the the city’s city’s entireentire population.population. When When I took I took on on this this challenge challenge in in 2008, 2008, itit waswas trulytruly an animpossible impossible dream. dream. But But I learnedI learned that that if if youyou areare “politely“politely relentless” relentless” (the (the way way I amI am now now described) described) youyou cancan achieve achieve anything. anything. If Ifyou you can can raise raise money money inin anan economicallyeconomically distressed, distressed, ethnically ethnically diverse, diverse, urban urban communitycommunity like like Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, you you can can raiseraise moneymoney anywhere. anywhere.

So,So, now now my my career career has has come come full full circle circle and and I Iraise raise fundsfunds to support smart,smart, passionate, passionate, and and committedcommitted young young people people who who want want to to make make change change throughthrough government or or non non-profit-profit service. service. AfterAfter a divorce a divorce several several years years ago ago and and the the sudden sudden lossloss of my parents inin 2017 2017,, I Ijumped jumped off off a acliff cliff and found a Plan B when I moved from Boston to Berkeley. I now work at the leading public and found a Plan B when I moved from Boston to Berkeley. I now work at the leading public university, enjoy perpetual sunshine and beautiful vistas, and ponder what tomorrow will bring. university, enjoy perpetual sunshine and beautiful vistas, and ponder what tomorrow will bring. Is there such a thing as “Plan C”? Is there such a thing as “Plan C”? SOLTVEDT, BROOK CHASE

Brook Chase Soltvedt, then and now Bates, Tower West, Cazenove, off-campus 1034 Waban Hill, Madison, WI 53711 [email protected]

Eighth Edition, coming soon

Listening, learning, hurting. In despair, in my privilege, afraid for our nation, hopeful for lasting change, proud of our young people, grateful to our elders, unable to comprehend the complicity, missing you. STRONG, RHONDA

College name: Rhonda Strong Name now: Rhonda Erb Dorm: Tower Court Business/ Career: Fashion/ Lifestyle Journalist Volunteer Service: New York Presbyterian Hospital Pediatric Support Committee, Hathaway Brown School Head’s Council, Wellesley Admissions volunteer, Cathedral of St. John the Divine Garden Conservancy Board, St. James Episcopal Church Special Recognition/Awards: The New York Presbyterian Hospital Light Up A Life Award 2012 Hobbies and Interests: Photography, Travel, Cooking Spouse: Stephen Erb Children: Caroline, Andrew, Alexander, and Isabelle (Wellesley ‘13) Grandchildren: Adam Medina and Charlotte Medina Email: [email protected] Address: 404 East 66th Street, Apt. 2A, New York, New, York, 10065

I was looking forward to returning to Wellesley’s beautiful campus for Reunion, but like so many other events planned for 2020, it was not to be. I hope that the Class of 1980 will have another opportunity to reconnect in the near future. My husband, Steve, and I are celebrating 40 years of marriage this year and 40 years of living in New York. We have raised four native New Yorkers and we are fortunate to have all of our children and grandchildren living nearby. With all of its challenges and excitement, we continue to enjoy life in the big city. I am always happy to connect with a Wellesley alum when they are passing through town, so if you are ever in New York... STUMPF, SUZANNE

Name in 1980 (and now): Suzanne Stumpf

Spouse: I am sorry that I have missed all our reunions as they always fall on a special anniversary year with my husband, Dan Ryan. This June is our 30th anniversary, and we were to be in Lisbon and Andalucia, Spain until the pandemic changed everything.

Careers: I have been a professional musician - a flutist - ever since my teens. As a specialist in historical performance, my main professional focus has been on founding and leading with my cellist husband the acclaimed period instrument chamber ensemble, Musicians if the Old Post Road. Our subscription concert series has been running in Massachusetts for over 30 years, we have toured internationally, and we have seven commercial CD recordings. We are now strategizing how to keep connected with our audiences During the pandemic and have been developing video and audio podcasts for “at home” entertainment. www.oldpostroad.org

In 1985, I was hired by the Wellesley College Music Department to manage its concert series. I began teaching chamber music and was also eventually named full-time Senior Music Performance Faculty in Flute, Baroque Flute, and Chamber Music. In 2019, after 34 years of teaching our wonderful, engaged, younger Wellesley siblings, I gave myself permission to step away from that position, accepting an early retirement offer. There was a wonderful party to celebrate my teaching held in May 2019, with scores of former students from all over the eastern U. S. attending to make tributes and celebrate.

In 2000, I took my first class in ceramics. I fell in love with clay! Instead of it becoming just a wonderful hobby for me, it has developed into a second career. I am primarily a ceramic sculptor but also make one-of-a-kind (functional) vessels and other work. I am honored that my work has been recognized nationally and internationally, having been named a Niche Award Finalist three times and named “Artist of the Year” by the Cambridge Art Association In 2019. My work has been selected for numerous national art and ceramic competitions, garnering copious awards, and has been published in several books and magazines. If you would like to see my work, visit my website at: https://ceramicsatthebarn.com

Hobbies/Interests: My husband and I feel so fortunate to have an 1850s modest farmhouse in South Natick (7 minutes from the Wellesley campus) with our two 12-year old cats. Here, we have ample space to share our love of gardening! We enjoy growing and eating our own vegetables (we both love to cook!) and are challenged to keep up with the weeding and keeping invasives at bay. (Would have to be a full-time job to be successful at that...) Our historic detached barn is a show room for my artwork. Hope you will come visit if you are in the area!

Address: 62 Farwell St., South Natick, MA 01760 Email: [email protected]

SYDNEY, ROBERTA

Name in 1980 and now: Roberta Sydney Spouse: Jordan Rich (married in 2016) Email: [email protected]

I remarried in 2016 and grew my family by several members. We have four grown children—one by marriage, two fabulous grand-daughters, age 5 and 1, and a 5-year old niece (from my much younger sister) who add significant sparkle to our lives. In the main, am extremely grateful that we are healthy and have shelter, and the means to buy sufficient food, and to be generous with others.

In 2016, I transitioned away from full time work running my own real estate development company into full time work as an independent professional director. Presently, I serve on 3 boards—two in the real estate space, and one in the wealth management industry. I also advise several real estate tech startups. All this leads me to note that my JOB right now is all about asking good open-ended questions. Everything I have learned at Wellesley and grad school, and done up to this point helps me to think deeply about the strategic courses of these businesses and formulate questions to help management think harder, smarter about where they are going, why they are going there, and how they are going to get there. Happy to share about my Board Journey and give insights about positioning for this chapter, should it appeal.

We are in luxurious confinement in the heart of Boston, living at Millennium Tower. For those of you who remember Filene’s Basement—our home is 40 stories above that spot, which is now our “pantry” since it is a Supermarket. Our adult children are sheltering in place where they live. We have now lived through our first zoom kid’s birthday parties—not as good as being there, as I am sure most would agree. Lindsay is a NY special needs schoolteacher, and has been at home since March, and our son-in-law, David is in pharma marketing, working from home, with the girls and a huge Bernese Mountain dog underfoot. Our younger son is nearby, working at WBZ, (radio station) which makes him an essential worker--- so he is being careful and still going into work. My daughter is sheltering in LA where they extended the lockdown into August and are now dealing with looting and protests. She had left her last job and was looking for a new job right before Covid. She is having a tougher time, losing her dad, my ex— (age 58) to an insulin overdose last September along with the job woes. She is ok, but- you are only as happy as your least happy child.

Our parents, my mom age 85, and his parents age 90 and 91 are part of our facetime/zoom time regular circuit. My mom has caregivers round the clock at her home—so we are managing the risks as much as possible and are glad she is home and not in a facility. My in-laws, despite their age, are self-sufficient, and my sister in law lives with them. So, she does the errands, and they only go out for walks around the block. Of course, my daughter reminds me that I am in a high-risk group too; quite the role reversal when your kid says WHERE ARE YOU GOING? WHY?

Have been using Zoom for extended family calls. We now have a standing hour on Sundays, including Canadian, Costa Rican, Israeli and US based relatives. This is one new tradition that will likely endure post-Covid, moving to monthly.

I have discovered that physical movement makes me think and feel better. With the gym closed, I discovered the peloton app for stretching and strength. Am also doing zoom training with my Pilates and strength training instructors. And, I am now committed to 10,000 steps a day OUTSIDE. There were a few days when I did not get outside—especially when it was gray or raw, and the lack of movement and being outside negatively affected my sense of well-being.

Many of my hours in “Corona-time” consist of Board calls and meetings, all zoom based. I enjoy the Board work, though I am glad that I am not an operating executive right now. I am seeking one additional board, targeting a public REIT which would be my first public board seat. So, am using this time to network in that area. I welcome any introductions from my Wellesley ’80 classmates to recruiters or REIT industry professionals.

Sorry we will not be together physically in June. Stay safe and healthy.

TRIPPE, TACY

Name in 1980: Tacy Trippe Name now: Tacy Trippe Dorm(s): Beebe, Claflin, Caz Business/Career: CPA - Accounting & Tax, Banking Spouse/Partner: John Bryer Children/Grandchildren: 3 sons - Stephen, Wilson, and Walker Ranney Preferred address and email: [email protected] 5 High St Wiscasset ME 04578

Book titles come to mind - No Ordinary Time, and Life in the Time of Coronavirus, and I find myself often reflecting on the magnitude and the historical parallels to events in 2020 – both political and viral … the Spanish Flu of 1918, memories of my Mom talking about the polio epidemic and scare, life in WWII England with the constant threat of bombing. Will our presidential election happen as scheduled? Heavy stuff.

For us? no trip to France this summer (or next???); no Wellesley reunion ☹; no dinners at our favorite local Bistro… grumble, grumble - actually just a reminder of how fortunate we truly are! Here in midcoast Maine the incidence of the virus is low. Social distancing provides more time than ever for flower gardening and its therapeutic effects, and we’ve had many small gatherings on our deck with friends six feet apart, BYOE (bringing your own everything.) Maine spring has been cooperative for both activities which is not something we take for granted!

Age and the virus collaborate to promote thoughts about priorities - family is at the top of the list. So grateful everyone is healthy. All three boys healthy and employed, though I worry they work too hard, and wish they were closer. Husband John well – just celebrated our eighth anniversary! His family embraces me and we see lots of them – so fortunate.

Retirement is another priority. I want more free time while we’re energetic and healthy enough to make the most of it! I’ve already cut back on my tax work, but John is the sole owner of his company and we own some rental properties so the path is not clear cut. Suggestions welcome!

As the years go by I am more grateful than ever for my Wellesley experience and friends. The impact of the education, empowerment, and camaraderie on my life is truly profound. While missing reunion is not an actual “hardship,” I will sorely miss seeing everyone, and the ideas and battery-recharge that Wellesley-time invariably gives me.

Very best wishes to all my Wellesley sisters! Take care until we can be together again VILLAUME, ELISABETH

Name in 1980: Elisabeth B Villaume (Betsy) Name now: Elisabeth B Villaume (Betsy) Dorm(s): McAfee (freshman); Davis Business/Career: Management Accounting – final full-time position was Controller for a regional CPA firm based in Boston. Volunteer Service: Institute of Management Accountants (Boston Chapter) – many board positions; Town of Hancock (NH) – Accounting Software Advisory Group; Budget Advisory Group Special recognition/Awards: Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, bird watching, needlework of all kinds, reading, cooking, wine, fitness. Spouse/Partner: Ken MacLeod (husband) Children/Grandchildren: none Preferred address and email: [email protected]

I was looking forward to seeing everyone again this June. I’m sure I am not alone in that sentiment! A lot has happened during the past 5 years. As is typical of our demographic, I have experienced family losses and gains as well as career losses (intentional in my case) and the gains of retired life. 2016 was a huge year of change: My father died suddenly but not unexpectedly, given his long standing health issues. Subsequently, my mother’s cognitive impairments blossomed to the extent that she could not stay in her home of nearly 50 years. My husband and I found our dream retirement home and purchased it late in that year. We also sold one of our multi-family buildings in Massachusetts. 2017: We moved both our mothers to the same assisted living facility near our new home and, coincidentally, near one of my brothers. Within 3 months, my mother was moved to the memory care area. We sold her home and my mother-in-law’s home. 2018: My mother’s psychological status deteriorated rapidly and necessitated finding another, secure, dementia-only facility. Now she is 35+ miles from me. I kept working part-time through this, traveling to MA once or twice a month and working from home. We sold the other multi- family property in MA. 2019: Finally, a routine without too much drama. We were able to go to Florida for a few weeks. Some parental health issues, resolved quickly. I broke my arm clearing invasive species from the edge of our woods, but a simple break – no surgery. 2020: What can I say? It started out well. Nice routine. I added my 2¢ to the town’s Budget Advisory group. We went to Florida at the end of January for 6 weeks. We had a nice time, beach fitness – bird watching – concerts. By the time we returned north on March 12th, the world had changed. I haven’t visited my mother since late January – we video “chat” as best I can. This has been the hardest thing for me during the corona virus protocols. If I could give advice to my 20-year-old self, it would be this: Expect change. Learn to be resilient and adaptable. Stand up and speak out against injustice and unfair treatment of others. Enjoy the natural world around you – it will be your source of internal peace. Until we see each other again – stay well, get better, enjoy! WALKER, CRISTINA

Name in 1980: Cristina Walker Name now: Cristina Walker Dorm(s): Severance; Cazenove Business/Career: Attorney Volunteer Service: animal welfare Hobbies and Interests: animals, golf, tennis Spouse/Partner: David Tisdale Preferred address and email: [email protected]

During the quarantine, I have been teleworking, riding my bike and walking my three dogs. I also have enjoyed the posts in the different Wellesley Facebook groups. It’s hard to summarize forty years, but I can say that in the last forty years, I have become kinder, wiser (maybe), and thinner than I was at Wellesley. WALLENT, ROSE

Rosie Wallent- Returning to Wellesley for reunion is always special and I’m happy knowing that we will soon be there to celebrate our class and revisit our beloved campus. My name hasn’t changed but I tend to introduce myself now to new people as "Rose" instead of my nickname "Rosie". Now that I am older than my namesake, my grandmother who died at 60, it’s nice to be reminded of her so often. I lived in Cazenove with Katie McVey freshman year, and Jaime Gardner sophomore year. Fall semester junior year I was at Amherst, then returned to a single in Caz. Senior year I bopped over to Beebe. For four decades since graduation I’ve kept busy taking advantage of opportunities to learn and explore more things and places in different parts of the USA, and abroad in France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and England. I never settled into a particular career but have no regrets for taking the many paths and jobs that led me to much joy and a satisfying life. I am thankful for good health so I don’t see myself changing my opportunistic habits although there is evidence of my pace slowing. I was never the marrying kind nor did maternal instinct ever kick in but my relationship with Frank has reached its 39th year. My most recent life change happened three years ago when I decided to sell my house in Wilmington MA and move to Williamstown out in the Berkshires. It’s oh so pleasant here! Jobs at The Clark and at the Williams College Art Museum have broadened my knowledge and appreciation of the art world. I also take advantage of auditing classes and the swimming pool on the college campus, and all kinds of wonderful things to do and see throughout Berkshire County. Metaphorically, my record’s Side A is a tune of buoyant contentment while Side B is a dark, complex composition lamenting climate change, the political stage, social injustice, and global health. I’m looking forward to hearing about what’s playing on my classmates’ turntables. My preferred email is [email protected] and as of April 1st, my new address is 73 Hall Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 My cell number is 978-604-3049 WATSON, JENNIFER

Name in 1980: Jenni Watson

Name now: same

I’ve been fortunate over the years to work with a range of mission-driven organizations, starting with a “first half” in public service and more recently in social justice health care organizations. For almost a decade now (hard to believe) I’ve been at Boston Medical Center, the region’s largest health system for low income patients. It’s a wonderful place. My early career was focused on communications, but recent roles have added fundraising and program management to my portfolio. Currently, I’m Chief of Staff to our CEO and Deputy Director of our Grayken Center for Addiction.

I’ve lived in Boston since graduation, with the exception of a stint in Washington, DC. In 2017 my long- time partner, David Stone, and I were married. No kids, but two much-loved and, ok a little spoiled, spaniels. In 2002 we were lucky enough to find a tiny house tucked in a corner of Connecticut, which is where you’ll find us every weekend not doing much more than gardening, reading, or, in David’s case, re-siding the house. It’s a very happy and contented life. Especially in a challenging year like this one, I know how fortunate I am.

I remember Wellesley fondly, and every visit to campus takes me right back to my time there. Over the years, I’ve come to realize how big an impact it had on me as I started into adulthood and the foundation it’s been for my life since. WIEDENMAN, PENNY VIGILANTE

Name in 1980: Penny L. Wiedenman Name now: Penny Wiedenman Vigilante Dorm(s): Pomeroy (Fr), Munger (So/Jr), Severance (Sr) Business/Career: National Account Manager and Program Manager, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Hewlett-Packard Company; Interior Design Associate Volunteer Service: Executive Board, Christ Church, Summit, NJ; PTA President; Crestview Swim Club Board President; Founding Board Member, New Providence Education Foundation; Chair, Economic Development Committee Other Degree: Executive MBA, Northeastern University, 1989 Hobbies and Interests: Member, Church Choir; Yoga, Pilates, Weight Training; Gardening & Floral Arranging; Cooking; Event Planning Spouse/Partner: John S. Vigilante (31 years this summer!) Children/Grandchildren: Steven (29), PJ (27), Kathryn (23) Preferred address/email: 49 Hillside Terrace, Summit, NJ 07901, [email protected]

Missing all of our class of 1980 members this year. Thanks to all who are keeping us connected through the Record Book and other Class communication. Living through this Covid Era is causing me to take a step back, appreciate the bounty that we have, think through what is important, what we can give up or do without, and absolutely focus on our friends and family, community, neighbors and those in need, and refocus on getting back to basics to help limit our drain on the environment.

Here are a few pics of my family: husband John, sons Steven (living and working in LA with OLIPOP and other food/consumer product startups), and PJ (living and working in NYC for a solar company); daughter Katie (living and working in San Francisco for LinkedIn), and our wonderful dog Riggins.

In this election year, I am focusing on doing what I can to further the cause and success of candidates who believe in equality, are anti-racist and truly believe in tolerance. May 2020 bring us a fresh wave of leadership in this country that will allow us to heal, to provide opportunity for all and to grow and develop a position in this world of a country that treats all people with respect and equity.

WOJTANOWSKI, JULIE

Thanks for putting this together.

1980: Julie Wojtanowski

Now: Julie Wojtanowski

Dorm: Tower Court

Business: Retired from E. I. DuPont Co.

Volunteer: St. Vincent de Paul, Community library

Spouse: David Tasker

Email: [email protected]