Class Notes up building model planes and flying them remotely. They have four grands that keep them busy and happy. They go to St. Maarten twice a year and love it..
among friends and working in the gardens she has created around her house. “Looking forward to my first AIS Reunion ever!”
:: J oe and Lorraine Hepburn Barse ’54 with grandchildren Meghan, Madeline and Lola at their lake house
Ann Lahens Ashton ’59 says, “I now have three grandchildren under the age of four; two in Haverford (Thomas and Davis) and one in Oregon (Olivia). I just retired from 30 years in real estate and am living in Berwyn with my significant other, Charles Van Doren. He graduated one year ahead of Tom from St. Paul’s School but they didn’t know each other. We spend four months in Castine, ME (Memorial Day through September) and if you haven’t been there you need to come - absolutely charming New England town. In the winter we try to escape to warmer climates for a month or so - last year Columbia, South America and the Caribbean the year before. We are hoping to go to New Zealand this winter. We keep busy hiking, playing bridge, travelling and sailing in the summer.”
:: A nn Lahens Ashton ’59 with her grandchildren Olivia Ann and Charlie Snead
Sandra Trimble Enck ’59 and her husband, Spike, continue to be in good health and she is looking forward to her 55th Reunion in May. They sold their boat two years ago and now Sandy has more time for gardening and Spike has taken
:: G randchildren of Sandy Trimble Enck ’59 (l-r): Bode, 4; Aidan, 10; Abby, 12, and Franklin, 7
Joan Colgan Haas ’59 writes, “The past five years have been eventful with a mixture of highs and lows. Sadly, Jim and I have both lost too many good friends and classmates. Happily, we have added a new grandson bringing the total to five girls, a step granddaughter and six boys ranging in age from 28 down to three. We have managed quite a few trips, and lots of sailing, except for last summer when we mostly stayed home and let everyone visit us and enjoy Rhode Island. I am still very involved in lots of volunteer work for TAPIN (Touch a Person in Need), East Bay Coalition for the Homeless and the Barrington Garden Club. We both are also working through our church to reach the homeless via a catering truck that supplies food and clothing. I did get back last spring to attend my sister Gail Colgan Van Buren’s Reunion (Class of 1963) and caught up with a few friends, but I am really looking forward to seeing many more in May.” Valerie Burns Graham ’59 is living in St. Pete Beach, FL. “It’s very hard to keep up with me - you might call me the “Torpedo”. The fourth marriage only lasted 25 years - pretty good...or I should say a record for me. I have ten grandchildren and two greatgrands. Not bad for a very quiet, reserved senior at AIS. I definitely made up for lost time. I volunteer for Meals on Wheels, work as a shepherd in my church and work with hospice care and geriatrics. I want to go back to teaching in the fall - little 3, 4 and 5 year olds.” Martha Ostheimer Iuster ’59 spent 20 years in Israel and 17 in Montana. She has been comfortably settled in Eugene, OR with her companion of 17 years, Walter. At present, her time is spent working with people with disabilities, playing music
:: M artha Ostheimer Iuster ’59 and her companion, Walter Simon
Catherine Tryon Mick ’59 says, “I have now joined the group of ‘retired’ women. It was difficult at first having worked for 53 years, but I find I now have much to keep me busy. Our children and nine grandkids have me hopping and boy is it fun. My husband, Mickey, and I have done some travelling. Hawaii was our latest trip with my sister Pat and my brother Ted and their spouses. Maui is the best! Put some volunteer time in at the Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, a fantastic organization. We are still living in Wynnewood and travel by the old school. I do get to visit there once a year for the Penn Wynne Firehouse banquet. The gym has finally lost its ‘gym look,’ but all I see is the stage where we sang and acted, played basketball and had assemblies - nostalgic times. I keep in close touch with Judy Carrigan Sykes. She is bravely taking another step in beating her cancer. Looking forward to our 55th Reunion and seeing as many classmates as possible. These Reunions are truly a fun time. Happy 2014 to all!”
:: Catherine Tryon Mick ’59 and her husband, Henry
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