’78
watched the School grow in stature and importance, without losing that special sense of community we enjoyed more than 30 years ago.
’79
As my daughter leaves The High School, keeping the personal connection to EHS will be challenging. However, I take solace knowing that you, too, will be inspired by Edward Brown’s personal communications campaign, and I routinely will be inundated with cards and letters from each of you.
Edward Brown is right. The world has become too impersonal. “Everything is texted and tweeted and emailed to thousands of people … what happened to conversation between two people?”
’80
Jim Clardy (H) 704-332-4195 (O) 704-339-2015 jim_clardyjr@ml.com 40th Reunion: June 2018
Bill Hughes (H) 203-861-1641 hughesbill@aol.com 40th Reunion June 2019
Edward Brown (it has always been Edward Brown) is on an old-school, chest out, rant and is personally taking back personal communication by dedicating himself to writing a 1,000-word letter a day for 500 days. He started his communication campaign last March, and I am honored to be the recipient of letter 300. Frankly, Edward Brown wrote one of most meaningful and inspired letters I have ever received, transporting me back to 1979 and the three years before and reminding me of classmates of old. Well done, Edward Brown, well done. In that 1,000-word letter, Edward Brown writes that he lives in Baltimore City and is teaching school at Randalstown High School in Baltimore County. Two years ago, he published a book with John Unitas, Jr. called Johnny U and Me, which sold an impressive 5,000 copies. Gordon Lowman is doing just fine. Married for 27-plus years, Gordon has two children: Christopher, a graduate of the Naval Academy, and Miranda, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill. Gordon works out of Charlotte, plays competitive tennis, and must have been disappointed about the Clemson – Alabama result. Gordon promises to make it to our next Reunion. My daughter, Ryland ’16, is graduating from Episcopal in June, bringing an end to the eight-year association with Rob Hershey and the incredible faculty, students, and alumni of The High School. Between Chase ’12 and Ryland, I have
Staige Hoffman (H) 813-597-5059 staigehoffman1@aol.com 40th Reunion: June 2020
I hope all is well with everyone. It is great to hear from one and all. As I said previously, we had a great time at the Reunion in June 2015. Yes, it has been 35 years … but who is counting? I recently heard from the following: David Ingle writes: “All is good in the Lowcountry! Had an outstanding duck season alongside Pierre Manigault and Francis Johnson ’81. I was in the company of Rob Wilson the other night, and he is doing very well! I am testing the waters for the possibility of a second daughter attending The High School, so may be back soon. Still not happy about WFS vs. EHS tie …” David, I think many of us share your sentiments on last year’s WFS game and the tie. I happen to have some WFS friends here in South Tampa, and it is tough to discuss it with them. David Osborn writes, “I recently joined Waterstone Mortgage’s Atlanta office. I have been helping folks purchase and refinance residential real estate for the past 14 years in Georgia and now in 30+ states. Feel free to contact me at dosborn@waterstonemortgage.com if I can help. I’ve also been able to indulge my passion for international travel the past few years, making new country and repeat voyages to numerous Latin American and European destinations especially. Still active cycling and trying to enjoy life to the fullest!”
Thank you, David, for reaching out, and I am sure that we have an active Atlanta EHS group. James Joslin writes, “I am working as transportation manager for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh.” James also said that he and Beth’s daughter Madeline is a freshman at the University of Vermont. Thank you, James, for the update, and all the best to you, Beth, and Madeline. I hope all is enjoyable for her at UVM. Tacker LeCarpentier writes that he is busy handling structured claims settlements in North Carolina, and all is well in the Triangle area. Thank you, Tacker. Keep me posted on which EHS alumni you come across for future class notes. Jeff Flynn checks in to say that his and Becca’s son Court will now be attending Washington College in Chestertown, Md. Thanks, Jeff, and I trust that all is well after the major snow in January. Please do not hesitate to keep the emails coming. Pictures are always appreciated. Can I have a response as to who has had or does have a child attending The High School? I can think of more than a few, but let’s see where we stand for the Class of 1980 legacy count. Take care, and thanks to all.
’81
Seward Totty (H) 859-268-8673 (O) 859-514-6434 seward.totty@gmail.com 35th Reunion: June 10-11, 2016
I wanted to use this space to attempt to drum up awareness and excitement for our upcoming class Reunion on June 10-11. For those of you who may use Facebook, I have created a group called “EHS 1981” that any of us can use to share travel plans, stories, and news. Simply search “EHS 1981” and you will find it. Knock on the door, utter the secret password, and I will grant you admittance. EHS THE MAGAZINE OF EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
57