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zation called Marin Day Schools (MDS), providing full-time earlychildhood education to children of working parents. MDS became affiliated with Bright Horizons Family Solutions in 2003. “I continue working with great zeal in my role as director of external affairs for both entities,” says Melinda, who adds, “I feel very fortunate to have lived, and still enjoy, the best of times in two of the greatest cities on the planet. I have a terrific husband, two daughters and two step-daughters, five grandchildren and one nephew who I adore. I appreciate my education at Calhoun, as it started my wonderful journey that is ongoing to this day.” Peggy Maibrunn Klein ’64,
Irvington, NY, joined classmates on a tour of the old 92nd Street building during the spring reunion, and was overwhelmed with nostalgia for her volleyball days. Her latest news: “I’ve been happily married to my husband, Ken, for 43 years and counting…Our daughter, Nicole, married Dennis Isenhour last October, so now we also have a son! We continue to work part-time as psychotherapists, enjoying four-day weekends every week. Life is good. I keep in close touch with my Calhoun friends, who are an important part of my life still—50 years later!” Irene Blum Packer-Halsey ’64,
Middletown, MD, is celebrating her twelfth year as senior vice president for programs at the Center for Leadership Innovation, following decades of work for civil rights organizations. She currently leads a portfolio of equity and social justice initiatives in Latino and American Indian communities. She is also a happy grandmother to Benito, age eight, and loves spending time with her daughters, Niki and Nyja, and son-in-law, Mayobanex.
Tedra Levine Schneider ’64,
Orange, CT, continues to build her business in interior design/ decorating while satisfying her passion for theater by acting in local productions. Naturally, she still finds ample time to spend with her three grandsons! Joan Kaye Wishkoff ’64 traveled from Wilmington, DE, to reconnect with classmates for her 50th Reunion in May. Joan tells us she “enjoys time with her son, Ari, and granddaughter, Abby, who is almost two.”
1970s Faith Surkin Sherman ’74, Ridge-
field, CT, sent this note: “We have three dogs, two wonderful children, lots of fun and terrific friends. I love seeing everyone. Still working, and have enhanced my advertising 3 marketing skills as a business and consultant for First Data.” Faith has twin daughters, Rachel and Gerry, who graduated from Brandeis University and Skidmore College, respectively. Mary Engel ’79 writes: “I’m thrilled that my son, Zac, is continuing the legacy and is starting high school at Calhoun in September. I recently started a nonprofit for my archive group, American Photography Archives Group (www.apag. us), and my recent documentary film, Ordinary Miracles: The Photo League’s New York, is currently available on iTunes. I love still having Calhoun alumni in many parts of my life as friends, neighbors and in business.” Anton Hart ’79 had news to
match classmate Mary Engel’s (above). Says Anton, “I’m excited to announce that my son Lincoln will be starting in the tenth grade at Calhoun next fall!”
1980s Christine Zamora ’81, a graphic
artist since college and principal of her own business, CZ Design, for the last 13 years, claims Calhoun as one of her lead clients—and Calhoun is lucky to have this dedicated alum help design all development and alumni materials! Other top clients include Columbia University’s film department, Kaufman Music Center, and a number of other indie schools and businesses. Christine lives on the Upper West Side with her husband, Steven Phillips, and their two children, Evan and Sophie. Andrea Newhouse Moynier ’83
is the owner of a boutique bedand-breakfast on Block Island, RI, called the Sea Breeze Inn (www. seabreezeblockisland.com), which she has managed since 2008 while also continuing her work as a freelance film editor. Elyse Upbin Deleski ’84 writes, “I am living in the Dallas area of Texas with my two amazing children. I own a private counseling group practice, New Perspective Counseling Services, where I serve as director and have enjoyed providing psychotherapy services for the last 20 years!” Rama Wiener Dunayevich ’84 says
she’s “still loving life living in the San Francisco Bay area with my wonderful family—my husband, Bernard, and our beautiful six-yearold daughter, Kika. Back in March, I celebrated a fun dim sum birthday lunch with Michael McCormick ’84 and Erika Milvy ’82. Really loved catching up with old friends at our 30th Reunion—and Dublin House!” Neal Perchuk ’84, Bethel, CT, works
as vice president of sales for Radio Computing Services, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.
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Kate Uhry ’84, Bethlehem, CT, has
run her own photography studio, Kate Uhry Photo, since 1997. After some sleuthing, we found that she was voted the “best of weddings” photographer by The Knot magazine in 2012 and 2013, and received the Bride’s Choice award by Wedding Wire. See kateuhryphoto.com. Samara Harris Anderson ’89, Chicago, IL, has been working since 2007 as a theatrical and film literary agent for the Robert Freedman Dramatic Agency, reading and developing scripts with clients. For the past two years, she has also been working with Cortland Preschool as an earlychildhood dramatic arts teacher. Aaron Levinthal ’89, Hudson,
NY, has been in the live-event production business for the last 20 years. Since 2007, he has “taken responsible environmental action as owner of GreeNow LLC, the only generator rental company in the country that provides machines that run almost entirely on biodiesel.” See www.greenow.com. Catherine Guggenheimer Pearlman ’89, New Rochelle, NY,
is teaching social work at the College of New Rochelle while building her business as a family coach. www.thefamilycoach.com. Nessim Watson ’89, South
Deerfield, MA, has a new position! Writes Nessim, “After a dozen years as a college professor teaching about mass media, politics and race (during the Iraq war, no less), I am now assistant director for career planning at UMass Amherst, using my strategic communication skills to help students write targeted résumés, practice interviewing, and make use of social media to develop their career paths.”
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