Class Notes 1946 Richard Battin writes, “Just celebrated my
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93rd birthday. All is well. A status report to all ’46ers who may remember me: I graduated from the New York State Maritime Academy, sailed as Mate and Captain in the
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the University of Connecticut on the GI Bill and received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, worked in Florida on the Space
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member of Toastmasters International, and am now am retired in sunny Florida. Wow! Love to hear from any of my classmates.”
Margery Van Keuren Winter writes, “I
1950 Greetings from Elayne Hawkins Duarte, Judith Elmer Love, and Mary Lou Dorrien Montuori. The trio has remained friends throughout the years, getting together at least once a year. They would love to hear from any other alumni from the Class of 1950, if possible. The photo below was taken in 1998 on one of their safaris. (Editor's note: Sadly, we learned of Mary Lou's passing after receipt of this note. Our deepest condolences to her friends and family.)
am living with my husband, John, in a retirement home in Wichita, Kansas. We are celebrating our 66th wedding anniversary this year. Cushing was great for me, and I have many happy memories.”
1958 Kenneth T. Wheeler Jr. writes, “I am still alive and well in The Villages playing softball and pickleball. I am still writing my memoir; it is about a thousand pages and only covers up to 1968. Hope all my classmates are coping with the virus.”
1960 Christopher DeAngelis writes that his
1969 Robert Young was delighted to spend some time with fellow Penguin Nate Berkus '90 following Nate's keynote speaking appearance at this summer's Nantucket by Design conference on August 5, sponsored by the Nantucket Historical Association. Click here for more information.
1970 Ward Woodruff writes, “I sold my business and retired in March after 48 years at the company. Sailing and travel are the new focus.”
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mother, Margaret Thomas DeAngelis, passed away in June 2021. To view her obituary and photo collage, please visit his Facebook page.
1963 Elliot Lowenstein writes from Pinecrest,
1951 Beverly Stevens Prakelt writes, “I am still in my Burlington, Vermont, condo where I have lived since 1983. Thankfully, I remain well and have survived the pandemic. Somehow, I keep busy! My most recent news is that I am now a great-grandmother to a darling baby girl. This is the first time there have been four generations in my family in many years. We have lost many of our class. I would enjoy hearing from other 1951ers. I have happy memories of my four years at Cushing and would enjoy keeping in touch.” 34
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Florida. He is a certified public accountant and a partner at AbitOs, PLLC, an international professional tax and consulting organization. During the past two decades, his concentration has been in international tax cross-border transactions, immigration tax planning, and structure coordination with families and persons of wealth. He has been extensively involved in his community and profession and enjoys music and football in his spare time.
Alastair Browne has published his first book on space development titled Cosmic Careers. It tells of the future development but with a twist. As it narrates the future, it also tells of what careers will be available
