Class Notes

Margery Van Keuren Winter writes “Cushing was a wonderful experience for me, especially Mr. Hanscom’s English class. Quimby read an inspiration each morning. I went to Russell Sage and married an RPI engineer. I am now living in a retirement home in Wichita, KS.”

Virginia Hanscom Rugeley writes, “My husband and I are well and are living at Edgewood Summit, a senior living community in Charleston, WV. We have seven grandchildren – most of them are now in college or graduate school. My younger sister, Robin Hanscum ’58, passed away in May 2021.”

Merle Silver writes, “I am alive and well and living in Somerville MA. I'm a retired ESL Instructor/Adjunct Professor who has taught in three U.S states and two South American countries, namely Colombia and Brazil. I retired from Broward College in Florida in 2012. Regards to all who might remember me.”

Ted Robbins writes, “I'm 84 now, but I can't help but tell you, and my graduating class of 1957, how happy I was last year on 9/22/21 to shoot 37 on a par-34 course for 9 holes at Cape Neddick Golf Club in Maine with my wife, Mary, cheering me on. I was captain of the golf team in 1955, 1956 and 1957. I hope my fellow classmates are all in good health and doing well. I have fond memories of having Mr. Walter Butler as our golf coach.”

Roger Howard writes, “Yo, CA young Penguins and older adults remembering the first BOD Club of 1958: President Bob Madden ’59, Vice President Dick MacDonald ’58, and sergeantat-arms Lawrence O’Brien ’59 and David Kilbourn ’58 in Heimer and Howie Dog’s room. Club membership swelled to an unheard-of classified numbers in 1959 and 1960 – it still lives on in very fond memories. Beautiful and gorgeous: belly laughs are important!”

Elizabeth Jones Longwell writes, “We’re enjoying the great northwest. Grandparenting, hiking, kayaking, and bicycling. I’d love to hear from old friends.”

Bob McKinney writes, “After moving from Connecticut to Florida to Washington state over 20 years, we migrated back to Wendell, MA, between Greenfield and Orange. Perhaps I will finally attend a reunion.”

Susanne Burg Zerga-Wells writes, “Just turned 70. Worlds away from 17 when I graduated and when the future was wide open (to quote Tom Petty, who I knew). Our perspectives are vast; so much comes into clearer focus. And Cushing is but a memory away (I choose the GOOD ones). I send love to friends and foes equally. Keep on truckin'!”

John Trimpi writes, “It saddens me to announce the passing of my brother and Cushing alumnus Rick Trimpi ’70 on December 4, 2020. Rick was very active with the Cushing Theater Arts, working alongside Tony Fisher ’69 upgrading and installing new theater lighting and sound systems.” Richard Waters writes, “I recently divorced

Congratulations to Keith Yandle for playing in 965 consecutive games and breaking the NHL Iron Man record, which had stood since 1987. Yandle's unbelievable streak began in 2009 while playing for the Phoenix Coyotes. Cushing Academy was excited to be part of the Philadelphia Flyers' celebration of Yandle's incredible achievement. after 35 years but still am in love. I’m a venture capitalist and Blues artist. I love one and make a living on the other. Here is a video of a performance a few years back. I can’t wait for this year’s reunion which will join the classes of ’71 and ’72. I hope everyone who can make it will attend – I may even do some playing.”

Jack Leyden writes, “After serving three independent private schools (Hebron Academy, Ransom Everglades, and Southwestern Academy) as a senior administrator for more than 30 years, I have retired to the beaches of Florida. I continue to work as a counselor and water ski instructor, among other camp-related responsibilities, at Camp Timanous in Raymond, Maine (38 summers).”