Holland and other classmates before we go to that Great Mass Meeting.
scandal problems at my old workplace, the University of Louisville.
Notes from another class: William A. Parker, Jr. ’45, who died Dec. 12, 2017, was nicknamed “Ace” Parker at The High School for Duke’s All-American football player. Bill was the popular varsity football manager when the team had a disappointing season, but he kept the players in high spirits with his good humor and country singing. His younger brother, Albert N. “Buddy” Parker, went to Woodberry. When asked why, Bill replied that Buddy thought the Episcopal dorms were too austere. If so, Bill wasn’t affected. He loved EHS, was always a generous supporter, and attended Reunions. He had a vast knowledge of the School recalling that during the Civil War it served as a Union hospital.
Harrison Braxton wrote while visiting Chapel Hill in January that his daughter Grace Anne will compete in the National Special Olympics in Seattle this year. He is still very active in golf rules officiating, with plans to work at collegiate and Virginia PGA events in spring and summer.
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If you’d like to volunteer to be the class correspondent or just to share an update, please contact Elizabeth Henderson ’11 at eah@episcopalhighschool.org or 703-933-4125.
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Gish Anderson 915 Shoreline Drive W, Unit 142 Sunset Beach, NC 28468 (H) 910-575-3198 gishgay@earthlink.net
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Walter Reed (H) 707-448-3347 waltnloli@earthlink.net
Harte Crow (H) 603-643-5007 hcahcrow@gmail.com
Lamar Cecil ’50 and his step-granddaughter, Ingrid, over Christmas at home in Lynchburg, VA.
mediation in the Family Court and seeing more of my four beautiful granddaughters.” Jonathan Bryan writes that he is continuing to encourage parishes to build housing for low-income seniors. Drummond Ayres writes, “Looking forward to our 65th and hope/trust we’ll have a big turnout .... because the ranks are getting thin, and who knows where/how we’ll all be come 2023? I did my 60th at VMI last spring, and, alas, it was depressingly clear how thin and crippled up our ’57 ranks had become, though we soldiered brotherly on, sagging chins held high. Come this April, I will go to my 55th at Columbia University, and the turn-out push is on by the ’63 class agents. I’ll close with this (albeit I had to look it up these 65 years later)... Gaudeamus igitur Iuvenes dum sumus. Post iucundam iuventutem Post molestam senectutem Nos habebit humus. Let us rejoice, therefore, While we are young. After a pleasant youth After a troubling old age The earth will have us.
Ed Mullins (H) 803-782-3027 (O) 803-733-9401 ewmullinsjr@gmail.com 65th Reunion: June 8-10, 2018
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Ed Mullins says he is gradually adjusting to retirement — “doing some pro bono
Mort Boyd wrote that he had no news to report but gave me a good rundown on the
Charlie Covell (H) 352-336-0127 (O) 352-273-2023 covell@louisville.edu
An update from Will Bridgers says, “Pluma and I are in Charleston, but I am commuting still to my office here in Hilton Head Island during the week.” (Will and I have been exchanging notes on hurricane experiences these past two summers.) John Burress writes, “Blessed with perfect health, great friends, family and regular sports events with Charlie Tompkins. Had a great visit with Bob Baker in Durham. He is the most upbeat, positive guy I know even though he has some physical limitations due to a stroke. However, it has done absolutely nothing to diminish his bright outlook, his memory, or his ability to laugh and talk. My best to you, and congratulations on that granddaughter.” Jim Chapman wrote that he thinks he might give up skiing but apparently is still at it. His wife, Gail, has already done so. Snowfall was sparse in his part of NM as of January. He and Kirk Williams were good friends, dating back to Dolly Madison Jr. High in Arlington. Harry Gamble responded to my note, “Charles, it’s surprising I got this from you today since I just drove in from Gainesville where we spent a few days with Molly’s family and friends. I thought of you as we passed your butterfly museum on several occasions. I’m not a full member of the class, having not returned my senior year, so I am reluctant to participate in the conversation. But thanks for keeping me on the list.” Gill Holland writes, “I still do volunteer teaching in Davidson Learns, a program for older citizens. Last year and last fall I offered three courses in Chinese culture. This winter I have a course in Norwegian art (Edvard Munch) and folk tales (TROLLS!). We go to a lot of sports events for the grandchildren who live in Davidson. I write book reviews for the Pines’ weekly activity bulletin and stories EHS
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