Ronni Gordon writes: Shoutout to classmate Dan Green for designing a beautiful website for my writing and editing business, Ronnigordon.com, and for being understanding about my technical difficulties in putting my writing samples up. I had a great time this summer seeing Dan and his wife, Sabrina Hamilton '73, at her adventurous and wonderful Ko Festival of Performance in Amherst. It is so nice to get together with friends from Friends without missing a beat and especially to live near these two in Western Massachusetts. After joining the unfortunately growing number of laid-off newspaper reporters and suffering through and recovering from a major illness, I have found a decent amount of freelance work (but could always use more). I have also raised three fabulous children, welcomed a granddaughter, tutored adults in ESL and worked on my tennis game. Included here is my most recent author photo.
Ronni Gordon’s ’72 latest author headshot.
1973 Barbara Michelson CS 89 Steele Road Peterborough, NH 03458 highlylikely@gmail.com Lisa Ernest Mierop CS 120 Walnut Street Montclair, NJ 07042 ljmierop@yahoo.com Congratulations to Webb Keane, whose new book, Ethical Life: Its Natural and Social Histories, will be released this fall.
1974 Norman Feit CA AC Goldman, Sachs & Co. 200 West Street New York, NY 10282-2198 norman.feit@gs.com Kenneth Grossman CS 18 Norfolk Road Great Neck, NY 11020-1716 kensgrossman@gmail.com Ivy Baer Sherman CS 45 Park Avenue, #301 New York, NY 10016 ivybaer@vintagezine.com Ivy Baer Sherman writes: The call for Class of 1974 news e'er elicits reports of distinguished career moves and accomplishments. Thus effusive congratulations are in order this round for: Jonathan Kaufman on his appointment as Director of Northeastern University's School of Journalism. Formerly Bloomberg News Executive Editor, his approach to the new position quoted in Northeastern's announcement, "I am thrilled to be joining Northeastern to help shape the next generation
of journalists in the U.S. and globally, expand new media and digital innovation, and reflect and speak out about the challenges and opportunities journalism faces in the 21st century." For Deirdre Donchian who "now officially (has) a Masters Degree in Social Work. I start working this fall under supervision as licensing is a two part process. However I can still coach clients with a focus on ADD/ADHD. My byline being "Helping individuals develop focus and productivity." Deirdre, proud parent, announced that her daughter, Linden, is attending Savannah College of Art and Design, and son, Trenor, is finishing up an associates degree and then completing the rest of his studies. And as for the artfull Deirdre we all remember, “I am still making jewelry and exhibit at a number of shows throughout the year." For author Keith Korman, whose new book, End Time, was released on August 25th. For Joe Church, whose brimful schedule at the time of this writing has him as music director of Broadway's Amazing Grace, newly published author of the acclaimed, Music Direction for the Stage, A View From the Podium, in addition to other projects. Bravo one and all! All roads lead to FS friends: Carolyn Ward and her sister, Laura '71, took a trip to Savannah "because of the kindness of Peter Hardin '70 and his family. Tim Hardin, Peter's son, is a student at SCAD (the Savannah School of Art and Design) and before his academic school year started, he allowed us to use his studio apartment as our base of
operations while in the city. We had a great time exploring Savannah sights and food options. Given their visits to the city, Peter and his wife Karen shared all kinds of tips with us which fueled our interest in spending time there." As for news from Ivy (Baer Sherman), I am working on a special music issue of Vintage Magazine, due out in 2016, presenting music in true Vintage fashion....
1975 Francesca Bruno CS 37 Thoroughbred Dr Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-5000 Franbruno1017@icloud.com Cella Irvine CS 257 West 17th Street, #3D New York, NY 10011-5364 cella@cellairvine.com Please note, the following correction to the Spring 2015 issue of NFF: Robin DeSilva's grandson is not the godchild of Derrick ’72 and Susan Gibbs. Her daughter, Risa, is. Sara Johns Griffen writes: Wonderful 40th reunion for our class of '75 this past weekend. Here's at least one shot of a pre-gathering at the new Whitney on Saturday afternoon - with Barbery Byfield, Rhonda Orin, Sara Johns Griffen, Paul Supton and Jonathan Raffes.
1976 Suzanne Telsey CS RC 400 East 85th Street, #18B New York, NY 10028 suzanne.telsey@ mheducation.com
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