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In town for Homecoming this year (front row, l to r), Nolan Pitta, Henry Armstrong, Caroline Treat, Hannah and Even Kurth, Nicholas Treat, and Jackson Nalli, kick back at Cram Alumni House with their moms (back row, l to r), Cyndy Falwell Pitta ’98, Suzanne Daglio Armstrong ’98, Alexis, Ashley Fantasia Kurth ’98, and Melea Bollman Nalli ’98.
in English Literature; he is now a writer and lecturer living in London, where ‘The Maddening Rain’ had a successful run last autumn.”
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Saudia Davis ’00 Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica Title: President, GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning Website: www.greenhouseecocleaning.com Twitter: @GreenHouseEco Greatest influence: My maternal grandmother’s passing changed the direction of my life, because she worked really hard and didn’t have an opportunity to grow in the cleaning profession. Her battle with cancer, speculated to be a result of using harsh cleaning chemicals, reminded me that I had to begin making a positive impact in this world because I will not be here forever. Most rewarding part of my job: Creating opportunities for the people in my community. My business creates jobs for an underserved demographic. We have a company culture that cares about our staff in a real way, like a part of the family.
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Simplest thing people can do to help the environment: Become informed about what’s going on in the world around them and join conversations about environmental issues. Being “green” is not only about being aware of our environment in the way that we dispose of items or how much electricity we use, it’s also about being socially conscious. Actress that would play me in a movie: Kerry Washington. Kerry’s first film, Our Song, was, incidentally, the first film I led a full PR campaign for [in a previous job], so we spent a lot of time together. I can’t live without: My staff. It was my dream to be in business for myself, and I certainly couldn’t do it by myself. Every day, my staff shows up and gives 200% to make my dream possible.
Janet Kane writes: “In August 2011, enjoyed a wonderful mini-Bowdoin Reunion hosted by Cassie Kanz ’97 in Peconic, N.Y., with Brent Ruter ’97, Jon Steele ’97, Wei Chung Lee ’97, and Jen Fortin ’96. Great fun watching all our kids playing together!” See accompanying photo. Jen Collins Moore and Pete Moore reported: “We finally tied the knot! [married in Boothbay, Maine, on September 18, 2004. (Yes, 2004.)] And we had a baby! We’re living in Chicago with our 18-month old son, Harry, and 8-year-old dog, Aggie. Pete founded and runs Steep Theatre Company and Jen started Meez Meals, a new type of meal-delivery service. We got back on campus this summer, and Harry had a great time checking everything out. We’d love to see old friends in Chicago. Let us know if you’ll be in town!” See accompanying photo and photo in Weddings section.
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REUNION Head Nordic Ski Coach Nathan Alsobrook hosted a well-attended team reunion at the Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center on June 25, 2011. See accompanying photo. Lindsay Pearce “married Chad Cowan (University Kansas/University
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