Culver
Clubs International Wellington Polo draws 40 to Palm Beach
Next year’s event has already been scheduled for April 13, 2014.
Photo provided
In November, new Culver clubs were launched in Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador, with some 25 alumni attending each event. The Culver Club of Quito debuted at the home of Carlos ’66 and Gloria Montufar. Carlos Montufar was named president of the Quito club. Alfonso ’93 and Cristina Jalil served as hosts of the initial meeting of the Culver Club of Guayaquil. Representing the Academies were Tony Giraldi ’75, director of International Advancement, and Admissions counselor Scott Joyner.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles/ Orange County Culver Club held a brunch Feb. 17 at The Restaurant at the Getty Center. Hosted by club president Bob Kerr ’67 with his wife, Emma, the group enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect and make new acquaintances. Members discussed goals, which included contributing time, finances, and resources to local Academies and summer camp admissions events, plus planning additional outings for alumni, parents, and friends.
Enjoying some polo and each other’s company are, left to right, Sarah Czastkowski Green ’77, Cindy Brooke Kilduff ’80, Brian Christner ’79, and Melissa Milford ’79.
Clubs launched in Quito and Guayaquil
LA/Orange County group outlines goals
Anyone interested planning future events or seeking additional information on upcoming activities should contact Bob Kerr at rkerr@netspec.com.
Photo courtesy of Bob Kerr.
Jeff Honzik H’65 (left), former director of horsemanship (1980-88), relives some Culver memories with Tony ’64 and Beth Morgenthau. Tony Morgenthau was a summer cavalry instructor in 1964 and ’65 when Honzik was a student.
With Sheila (Strow) Yale ’61 and Melissa Gillinov ’95 coordinating, the day was an opportunity for Culver horsemanship families to come together. Among those attending were Cort Smith ’49 and Jeff Honzik H’65, director of Horsemanship from 1980-88.
Photo by Maria Benner
Photo by Rebecca Honzik SS’70
WELLINGTON, Fla. – About 40 alumni, parents, and friends gathered Feb. 10 at The International Polo Club near Palm Beach, Fla., for the Wellington Polo Event. The South Florida Culver Club event featured a brunch and refreshments prior to a rousing polo match featuring some of the world’s best professional players.
Enjoying the California weather at the Los Angeles/Orange County CCI outing are, left to right, Bob Kerr ’67, Emma Kerr, Donald Halfenberg, Katherine Halfenberg, Amanda Simpson ’00, Kirk Kolden, and Carol Kolden. The Halfenbergs, Kerrs, and Koldens are current Culver parents.
Alumni and friends of the new Culver Club of Quito, Ecuador, gather for a group photo. CULVER ALUMNI MAGAZINE
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