Hood Magazine | Fall 2021

FALL 2021

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Frederick National Lab at Fort Detrick Leadership Frederick Frederick Health

The Martha E. Church Center for Community and Civic Engagement

Georgetown Hill at Hood College Lab School

Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.

Data Driven Frederick

Hood College at Frederick Health

Kite, a Gilead Company Training Lab

Our City FREDERICK, MARYLAND

WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY SUCCESS

Japan

A L U M N I T R AV E L P R O G R A M P R E S E N T S

APRIL 14-25, 2022

Join your fellow Hood alumni in the Land of Cultural Treasures

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THAT EXPLORES JAPAN’S IMPERIAL PAST AND MODERN WONDERS. FROM TOKYO TO HAKONE, KANAZAWA AND KYOTO, ENCOUNTER JAPAN’S DISTINCTIVE HERITAGE AS REFLECTED IN ITS SOPHISTICATED BEAUTY AND TIMELESS TRADITIONS. WITNESS TOKYO’S BUSTLING CITY LIFE, STAND IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT FUJI AND STROLL THROUGH GARDENS DESIGNED TO CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF NATURE. CENTURIES OF HISTORY WILL COME TO LIFE IN KYOTO, THE BIRTHPLACE OF GEISHA CULTURE, WHILE SPIRITUAL SPACES OFFER A REFUGE TO UNWIND AND REFLECT. WHETHER SAVORING EXQUISITE CUISINE OR CHATTING WITH GRACIOUS LOCALS, THE MANY FACETS OF JAPANESE CULTURE WILL LEAVE YOU DELIGHTED!

2022 EXCURSIONS COASTAL GEMS OF THE EMERALD ISLE

CANADIAN MARITIMES

PARIS

APULIA

NOVA SCOTIA NEW BRUNSWICK PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

FEATURING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

UNDISCOVERED ITALY

MAY 22 - JUNE 3, 2022

JULY 23 - AUG. 1, 2022

Sept. 10-18, 2022

NOV. 2-10, 2022

For more information about all Hood Alumni Travel, please go to hood.ahitravel.com.

FALL 2021 VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Laurie Ward EDITOR

Meg DePanise ’15, MBA’20

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ART DIRECTION AND DESIGN

Renee Rohwer Derek Knecht

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Mary Atwell Archivist, Collection Development Services Manager

Kathleen Bands, Ph.D. Professor Emerita of Education and

FIFTY YEARS

Director of the Doctoral Programs (Retired)

Mason Cavalier ’19 News Editor, Media Coordinator

Geoff Goyne Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications/SID

Scott Grove Susan Kolb, Ph.D.

Working Together for Community Success H O O D C O L L E G E A N D F R E D E R I C K , M A RY L A N D

Director of Athletics

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Nancy Gillece ’81 Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Jaime Cacciola ’04 Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

Kellye Greenwald ’86

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Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Britton Muir Class News Editor,

IN THIS ISSUE

Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Niccole Rolls Director of Annual Giving

Malinda Small ’81 Executive Director of Individual Giving

Emily Wise VanderWoude Director of Leadership Giving

PHOTOGRAPHY

Mason Cavalier ’19 Michael DeMattia Derek Knecht

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Hood Magazine is published twice a year by the Hood College Office of Marketing and Communications.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

If you have a letter you would like to send us for possible inclusion in the next issue of Hood Magazine, please email us at marketingoffice@hood.edu.

Cover: Photo by Michael DeMattia, locations on photo are just for visual representation and not actual location of entities.

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Social Snapshot

#HOODSUMMERSCRAPBOOK From the Pyramids of Giza, to Old Faithful, to Grandma’s front porch, Hood students, staff and faculty have been everywhere this summer. Members of the Hood community submitted their photos and detailed their travels this summer in our virtual social media scrapbook!

There’s no mistaking where Omnia Salem ’21 went to visit family this summer! This shot was taken right after dinner!

VP for Finance and Treasurer Chuck Mann, P’17 with his family at the Jell-O Museum in western New York!

Kaylene Wright ’17 lost her voice at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park!

Armoni Jackson ’22 is at her Gram’s house, spending time with family and chatting on the front porch!

Becky May ’85 went full speed on the Ocoee River in McCaysville, Georgia!

Remy Anderson ’24 visited Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park!

Associate Professor of Education Marisel Torres-Crespo participated in the Mud Girl Race against Cancer in Maryland!

Kate Bentz ’25 and her mom Sarah Raley checked out the National Mall before landing in Frederick for the upcoming semester!

Jordan Costley ’24 had a blast picking strawberries with her adorable little cousin at a local farm in her hometown!

Message from the President Dear friends, An anchor institution, as defined by the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities, is one “whose physical presence is integral to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the community.”

These institutions are most typically nonprofits of long tenure in their communities, such as hospitals, churches, and colleges and universities. Their benefits are multifaceted—as a major employer, contributing to the workforce pipeline, and providing faculty expertise and student time to address community needs, among others. In addition, research has shown that the presence of an institution of higher education enhances the reputation and perceived value of its community, helping attract individuals, businesses and other cultural assets. Such benefits are largely achievable by simply carrying out our core mission of educating students.

ANDREA E. CHAPDELAINE, PH.D.

However, as an anchor institution in Frederick, Hood is committed to a vision that goes beyond that, one that recognizes our shared destiny and obligation to the betterment of Frederick, to use our “hearts, minds and hands” to serve this community.

In this issue of the Hood Magazine, we share many examples of those efforts as a key part of the “Moving Together Beyond Boundaries” strategic plan. Building upon a long tradition of collaboration, we have expanded and deepened our connections with local government, nonprofits, businesses and neighbors. The impact of this work is best expressed in the words of our alumni. Through their professional roles and personal lives, they are the embodiment of how together, we help sustain, change and innovate for the future wellbeing of Frederick.

Although this concept of anchor institution is critical to many colleges and universities, Hood is especially fortunate to be located in Frederick, a community that enthusiastically supports and champions the College as one of its great assets. Everywhere I go in Frederick, I meet a Hood alum. Franny Delaplaine Randall ’45, H’06, P’80, P’83, at the start of my presidency, gave me books on Frederick’s and Hood’s histories and shared stories from her nearly 100 years of living here. Her passion for both Hood and Frederick inspired me to carry this legacy forward.

Together, we become the best versions of ourselves, and in turn, create a great place to learn, live, work and play.

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NEWS MAKERS Hood Million Hearts Offers Real-World Experience While Helping Community

Tonya Thomas Finton appointed as Vice Chair of Hood College Board of Trustees

When Assistant Professor of Nursing Jen Cooper, DNP started Hood Million Hearts, she took on the task of making a positive impact on local public health, while also providing her students an invaluable high-impact learning opportunity.

The Hood College Board of Trustees appointed Finton ’78 as vice chair of the board following its June meeting. Finton was confirmed after a vote that took place at the board’s meeting last March, and will take over in place of Mark Friis, M.S.’82 who previously held the position.

Partnered with The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Hood Million Hearts is part of a nationwide Million Hearts initiative, which aims to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over five years.

“Hood Million Hearts has created a unique and valuable learning experience for Hood nursing students. Educational experiences like this need to be published, disseminated and replicated,” said Cooper.

Finton earned a degree in Latin American Studies from Hood in 1978. She served as a student representative on the search committee that chose Martha Church to be the College’s first female president. Finton earned a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University and spent her career as an international trade specialist with the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

Students sharpen their communication, teaching and coaching skills related to blood pressure management and other risk factors, while educating at-risk patients from the local community.

Retired from federal service since 2014, Finton now resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Tim. They are the parents of two sons, Chris and Thomas.

Since its inception in 2018, the program has trained 25 Hood students, and nearly 100 participants have completed the program.

Hood Counseling Program Receives $1M+ Grant from Health Resources and Services Administration Hood's counseling program has been awarded a grant of nearly $1.3 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program.

The grant will support the program’s goal of training counselors for a diverse mental health workforce, to better serve local communities in need.

With these funds, the Hood Counseling program will be able to: • Increase the number of counselor trainees at field placement sites in underserved communities.

• Expand professional development opportunities for both students and supervisors.

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• Launch a hybrid training clinic staffed by master’s in counseling students under the supervision of licensed supervisors, offering both telehealth and face-to-face, low-cost counseling services to young adults.

Stipends of $10,000 will be available to select students completing their internship at qualifying hospitals, community mental health agencies, addictions treatment facilities or alternative/therapeutic schools serving high-needs populations.

The program plans to launch the training clinic during the 2021-22 academic year. Services will be offered to Hood students first, with the goal of eventually opening services to community members.

NEWS MAKERS

Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. Donates $25,000 to Rosenstock Hall Renovations Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. has awarded Hood College $25,000 in capital funds to assist in the continued renovation of the third floor of Rosenstock Hall into the Delaplaine Foundation Multimedia Center.

The award will help the College convert Rosenstock’s third floor from classrooms and tutoring spaces into a broadcast studio by installing acoustic panels, adding walls and infrastructure for a control room, removing the dropdown ceiling panels and reestablishing the room’s original ceiling height to allow for lighting and wiring.

"We're excited to see the Multimedia Center continue to expand and to date, we've made three grant awards totaling $80,000 toward this project,” said

Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. President Marlene B. Grossnickle Young ’76, P’09, H’14. “The Delaplaine Foundation Multimedia Center is especially meaningful for us as we have strong ties and deep roots in the publishing and cable telecommunications industries.”

Associate Professor of Journalism Elizabeth Atwood said this on the award: “We are grateful for the continued support of Delaplaine Foundation Inc., which has recognized how important it is to give students the tools they need to be proficient communicators across media platforms. This gift will help us offer greater opportunities for our students as we prepare them for careers in mass communications."

Innovative Spanish Class Offers New Experience to Students During the Pandemic by Elena Rowe ’21 Special topics course “Gardens and Forests in Iberian and Latin American literature and cinema,” taught

by Assistant Professor of Spanish Robert Casas, was originally set to explore different representations of gardens, forests and the myths in the Iberian and Latin American cultures and literatures.

With the pandemic shifting the course to a fully virtual experience, Casa’s students were set to explore forests and gardens on their own accord.

Coupled with a surprise guest appearance from acclaimed Spanish author Paco Roca and students planting their own home gardens, the virtual course took on a new life during the pandemic. “… Having a conversation with these Hood College students was very interesting, as they provided an interpretation of my work from the point of view of

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another culture, turning a local story into something more universal,” said Roca.

In addition to the conversation with Roca, students were also engaged with a creative writing blog based on their observations on growing plants from seed.

Students grew basil leaves, sunflowers, edamame seeds, lettuce and tomatoes.

“Even though we were connecting in a synchronous way, this course tried to take us beyond the ‘classroom’ by traveling through literature and film in Spanish, exploring nature and taking care of another being,” Casas explained. “The goal was to help students develop close watching and reading techniques, train patience and contemplation, boost ecological awareness and responsibility, and reinforce critical thinking abilities.”

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Hood in the News | Our Experts Cited in the News Hood Sociology Professor Speaks about Resistance During International Women’s Day Simone Kolysh, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, explains how women unite through a collective resistance of sexism.

From WDVM package “International women’s day,” published Mar. 8, 2021:

Hood College Pioneering the Field of Sustainability Studies Drew Ferrier, director of sustainable studies at Hood, describes how Hood is breaking ground with its degree in sustainability studies.

From Frederick News-Post story “Hood College pioneering the field of sustainability studies,” published May 14, 2021: “Sustainability focuses first on human well-being, and everything emanates from that, so basically we ask the question, ‘How can we live in a society and in an environment that promotes human well-being, not only for people that are here right now but for generations to come?’

“The way to celebrate women is to make their lives livable and to give them the opportunity to thrive,” said Simone Kolysh, assistant professor of Sociology.

“What unites us is resistance, and for as long as there’s been racism or sexism people have stood up and resisted and I think that’s what real ‘sisterhood’ means.

“We should also be talking about the difference that exist for transgender people, and how all cisgender people, men and women, can help all of us achieve equality.”

Read the full story at hood.edu/wdvm_kolysh

Hood Admission Director Emphasizes Importance of FAFSA Completion Director of Admission Nikki Swartzlander Bamonti ’00 highlights decline in FAFSA completion rates across the US.

“Our students get to have hands-on, real-world experience in working in those three areas ... and oftentimes they are doing this in a service-learning capacity, so they interact with and we give back to the greater Frederick community,” Ferrier said.

“I always had an interest in doing things that were more waste-free ... I’ve always practiced a sustainable diet, but that never went any further,” said rising senior Emily Griffin. “Now I’m enjoying learning about the other areas of sustainability.

“With the gaining popularity of sustainability, I think it’s important now more than ever to be a part of this demand for change. Hood adding this program will not only build and strengthen the institution, but it also helps build opportunities and open up doors for students.”

Read the full story at hood.edu/fnp_ferrier

Hood Hosts Tree Walk to Display Distinctive Trees Susan Simonson, program coordinator for the Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies, describes Hood’s flora flair.

From WDVM package “Hood College hosts tree walk for Arbor Day,” published Apr. 29, 2021: “The city of Frederick has the distinction of being one of the longest tree city USA areas,” said Susan Simonson, program coordinator for the Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies. “And the campus really helps that by having such a variety of trees.

From Frederick News-Post column “Don't be intimidated and apply for college financial aid,” published Mar. 15, 2021: “This year, we have been watching a national trend in declining numbers of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with completion rates to date down by more than 9 percent nationally and down almost 6 percent in Maryland, according to the National College Attainment Network. Also alarming is the population of students with the lowest completion rates are minority and low-income students.

“In the middle of the pandemic and all that families have been facing with it — job loss, housing insecurity, food insecurity and lack of access to technology — filing the FAFSA has become less of a priority. Additionally, high schools struggling with hybrid and remote models have less time to help students in need with FAFSA completion.

“From a college admission and financial aid perspective, we encourage you to take the time to file the FAFSA and to do so sooner rather than later for the best opportunities to receive funding. Even if you are not planning to attend Hood College, we want to extend our support to the community, so please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. We welcome you to use our resources to assist you in the process to complete your FAFSA.”

Read the full story at hood.edu/fnp_bamonti

“The tree walk is a wonderful cooperation supporting both Hood College and the Forestry Board’s goals of educating the public and increasing awareness about the importance and magnificence of trees.”

Read the full story at hood.edu/wdvm_simonson

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NEWS MAKERS Three Faculty Members Promoted or Awarded Tenure Hood College faculty members Teresa Bean ’87, P’21, J.D., Alan Goldenbach, M.A., and Christy Graybeal, Ph.D., were promoted and/or approved for tenure during the March 2021 Board of Trustees meeting.

Bean has taught at Hood College since 2000, first as an adjunct instructor then as a tenure track faculty member beginning in the fall of 2015 when the department and new program in law and criminal justice were emerging. As an attorney, Prof. Bean brings real-world experience to her students via mock trials, writing-intensive briefs, presentations and collaborative learning.

Goldenbach began at Hood College in 2015 in the Department of English and Communication Arts.

Leveraging his experience as an accomplished journalist, Goldenbach considers a fundamental responsibility of his job to be educating students and the community on the importance of accurate and responsible journalism and mass media, as well as dispelling common misperceptions about the field.

Graybeal joined Hood College in 2008 as a faculty member with joint appointments in the Department of Education and Department of Mathematics, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.

In 2014, she earned tenure and was promoted in rank to associate professor. Since 2017, she has been serving as department chair of education and program director for the graduate programs in math instructional leadership and math education.

Hood Welcomes Five New Hires

Tammi Simpson

Niccole Rolls

Hood College selected Tammi Simpson, J.D., as the College’s first vice president for community and inclusivity in May. Simpson graduated from Washington and Lee University (W&L) with a double major in political science and French; and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee, College of Law.

Niccole Rolls joined the Office of Institutional Advancement as director of annual giving in June. Previously, Rolls has fundraised for a number of organizations, including Mercersburg Academy, Shepherd University, San Mar Family & Community Services and most recently the Frederick Rescue Mission. Rolls also served a four-year term as a councilperson on the Waynesboro Borough Council in Pennsylvania.

Rolls holds a bachelor’s degree in management and women’s studies from the University of Maryland, University College.

Previously, Simpson worked for the U.S. Department of Justice for 15 years as a federal prosecutor in the Western District of Justice, Eastern Division; a senior trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division; and an attorney adviser in the DOJ’s Office of Legislative Affairs. Simpson has served as a member of the student affairs senior leadership team at W&L since 2013.

Nick Masucci Shaowei Wu Shaowei Wu, Ph.D., was appointed as Hood College’s director of institutional research and assessment on April 29. Wu joins Hood after serving for eight years as the director of institutional research, planning and assessment at Dominican College of Blauvelt in Orangeburg, NY. Previously, Wu also held the position of coordinator of assessment at York College/SUNY in Jamaica, New York. Wu earned her Ph.D. in instructional systems from Pennsylvania State University, and her B.A. in political science from National Taiwan University in Taipei City, Taiwan.

Nick Masucci ’17 is originally from Madison, New Jersey, and is 2017 graduate of Hood College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a concentration in marketing and a minor in public relations. During his time at Hood, Masucci was a four-year member of the men’s lacrosse team. Before joining Hood as the assistant director of graduate admission and data manager, Masucci spent time as an admission counselor at Drew University and an enrollment specialist at Saint John’s Catholic Prep. Masucci is also currently the head coach for Team Maryland Lacrosse Club’s 2026 Elite team.

Alex Rago Alex C. Rago, M.Ed., joined Hood as the new assistant director of diversity, equity and inclusion on March 15. Rago holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lock Haven University and a master’s degree in human sexuality studies from Widener University.

Rago is currently enrolled at Notre Dame of Maryland University, and is working towards a Ph.D. in higher education leadership. Prior to joining Hood, Rago spent two years as an area coordinator at Allegany College of Maryland.

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GIVING BACK

Pride and Loyalty THE VALUE OF REUNION GIVING Reunion weekend at Hood is a time for celebration and remembrance, when alumni can gather and affirm that their Hood friendships endure for a lifetime. Coming together also connects our alumni to their philanthropic passions and inspires many to give. In fact, nearly 50 percent of alumni who give to the Annual Fund do so during their class Reunion giving campaigns. The generosity, enthusiasm and spirit of reunion classes anchor annual giving to the Hood Fund.

This has been particularly important the last two years since in-person Reunion has been canceled because of the pandemic. We are inspired by the passion and dedication from reunion class leaders to generate interest in celebrating a reunion and be a catalyst among our alumni for increased financial support in a

way that is meaningful to them. The reunion class campaign efforts help strengthen ties by renewing shared feelings of pride and loyalty.

This effort is a significant part of the College’s annual Hood Fund support each year and impacts every Hood student. These unrestricted gifts provide student scholarship and financial aid, academic programming, opportunities for career development, technology and resources in the classrooms, and more.

Many classes formulate challenges and matches to encourage increased class participation. For their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1970 challenged their classmates and were very successful in raising $700,000 for their alma mater—more than any other class. They were the first class to encourage pledges for Hood’s Forging the Future $65 million

comprehensive campaign. All reunion giving is a valuable part of the campaign that will strengthen Hood for generations to come.

We are grateful for the tremendous loyalty by our alums. With this support, the College is capable of greatness rather than status quo. The board and president are able to make choices rather than compromises.

The faculty are empowered to update and develop curriculum to prepare students for successful lives. The students are emboldened to pursue internships, engage in athletics, and develop intellectual passions. Some are enabled to dream of a college education their family could not afford otherwise. Only with the philanthropic investment of alumni do these things become possible.

“As chair of the Class of 1966 55th Reunion, I reminded my classmates that the pandemic created unprecedented financial burdens on Hood’s resources. The College has done an amazing job of safely continuing with on-campus learning and living for a large number of students, as well as providing remote studies during this difficult time. Now more than ever, Reunion giving will reflect our care, concern and strong support for the Hood of today!”

Ginny Wheeler Jones ’66, M.A.’88

[pictured: Ginny Wheeler Jones ’66, M.A.’88 and classmate Pat Kehoe Tylander ’66 }

[Letter] Eleanor Gambrill Bowers ’46, P’83

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“From my graduation in 1970 onwards, giving to Hood was important to me — after all, my Hood education played a critical role in the formation and direction of my adult life and career.

At some point along the way, I was convinced to become class agent for the Class of 1970, but it wasn’t until I became a member of the Board of Associates, and then a Trustee that I truly recognized how much the College relies on alumni support to keep things running and to offer the kinds of academic programs and environment that attract students year after year — and that a financially supportive, involved alumni base is one of the hallmarks of a successful, thriving college.”

Myra L. Holsinger ’70 “Admittedly it took some time for me to appreciate the impact Hood made on my life. Now it is clear just how amazing an academic and life education Hood provides. Professionally, the skills I learned at Hood are the very foundations I continue to apply daily in my work. As a result, I have enjoyed a successful career in aerospace that affords me opportunities I never knew were possible. Personally, I am forever grateful to have my Hood sisters in my life (44 years!) as we continue to share the joyous and tough times together.”

Marcy Goldberg Taylor ’81, MBA’00 “As a student, I did not realize the cost of running a private college. Upon graduation, I did contribute modestly during the annual campaigns. But when Hood needed to decide to go co-ed or potentially close, my appreciation for funding was deepened. With that, I knew I needed to financially support Hood more significantly and encourage other lucky ladies of 1980 to donate, ensuring new students would have the opportunity for a great education and social experience while building a strong foundation for success.”

“Fifty-four years ago, when I walked onto the Hood campus for the first time, I knew it was a very special place that would forever have a significant impact on my life. I was so very thankful to be able to attend Hood thanks to the generous scholarships I received. Without those scholarships funded by Hood alumnae and friends, I would never have been able to attend the college that I love. Now I choose to donate to Hood to show my appreciation to those people whose generosity enabled me to attend Hood and to do my part to help provide that same opportunity to current and future Hood students.”

Mary McMunigal Burland ’71 “It will soon have been 50 years since I was graduated from Hood College. There have been many experiences in my life that have made me stronger; but Hood was the first and the sweetest. Please join me in supporting a naming opportunity in the new residence hall in honor of our upcoming 50th reunion. I can’t wait to see you all.”

Virginia P. Hartmann,

Amy S. Falk ’80

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GIVING BACK E N S U R I N G H I G H - I M PA C T S T U D E N T L E A R N I N G Many have embraced Hood’s goal to enable every student to have at least one life-changing experiential learning opportunity, such as internships, study abroad, summer research and service learning. Hood has always offered out-of-the-classroom learning, and many of our degree programs require it. Regardless of a student’s major, high-impact learning experiences: • deepen and broaden classroom learning • improve confidence, critical thinking and professional development skills

• support student progress and graduation • enable career and self-exploration

Potential employers and advanced degree programs prefer college graduates who have proven their aptitude and themselves through these experiences. However, while increasingly vital for every graduate’s success, these opportunities are not equally available to all Hood students.

Jim and Marylou Herrmann Foley ’64 understand the value and improved educational outcomes these experiences have for students. Marylou was instrumental in developing and leading travel abroad programs throughout her career. Her life-long journey with international travel started in 1963 as a Hood student when she traveled with the Hood choir to East Germany. In the early 1990s, Marylou was invited by the Russian government to help develop tourism and the first Russian educational travel abroad program. She established her company, Tour Designs, Inc., when she saw the need to improve safety, guidelines and credibility in the field.

Both Jim and Marylou have seen students gain broader understanding and viewpoints of the world, as well as appreciation for different cultures and perspectives when they have an opportunity to live in a different country.

“The students come away with the other side of the story after living in a different culture,” she said.

Hood is grateful for the establishment of The Stella Elizabeth Ziegler Foley ’28 and Marylouise Herrmann Foley ’64 Endowed International Travel Fund. In part, named after Jim’s mother Stella, a Hood graduate, who was instrumental in introducing Jim and Marylou. The fund allows Hood to provide the award annually to undergraduate students based on interest in studying, living and participating abroad in a global culture.

The purpose of this international travel award is to provide exemplary students with the funds to attend a four-week to a semester-long study abroad program. The expectation is that the students will advance their academic education through participation in an international experience.

Jim and Marylou Herrmann Foley ’64

H IG H - IM PA C T L E A R N IN G I S A PR I O R IT Y O F H O O D ’ S F O R G IN G T H E F U TU R E C O M P R E H E N S IV E CA M PA IG N . O NE EX P E R IE N C E — O NE PAT H WAY O P ENED — C A N C H A N G E A L IF E F O R EVER. HOOD STUDENTS HAVE ENORMOUS POWER AND POTENTIAL. HIGH-IMPACT LEARNING UNLOCKS CAPACITY AND TRANSF ORM S F U T U R E S . YO U H AV E T H E PO WE R T O B R IN G T H E S E L IF E - C H A N G I N G O P P O RT U N IT IE S T O H O O D CO L L E G E S T U D E N T S . J O IN U S T O R E M O VE E CO N O M IC B A R R IE R S A N D T O PO SI TI O N OUR STUDENTS FOR PERSONAL AND P R O F E S S IO N A L S U C C E S S .

I N T E R N S H I P S : PAT H WAY S T H AT C H A N G E L I V E S S I T E : D E PA RT M E N T O F T H E S TAT E , O F F I C E O F WAT E R A N D C O N S E R VAT I O N F O C U S : E N V I R O N M E N TA L S C I E N C E A N D P O L I C Y

“This internship with the Department of the State, Office of Water and Conservation was incredibly influential in my professional development. It allowed me to grow as a scientist by seeing the other side of environmental problem solving as well as tackle water reuse and security concerns globally from the policy perspective. This is valuable experience that I will be building on within my new position within the U.S. Navy in the fall of this year.”

JORDAN REED-ESTES ’21

SITE: ASIAN AMERICAN CENTER OF FREDERICK FOCUS: GLOBAL STUDIES

“My internship helped develop my aptitude toward working in a professional setting and the opportunity of implementing my own initiative project, the Asian & Pacific Islander Cultural Education series for kids ages eight to 11 years old. The educational project was a six-week project incorporating interdisciplinary subjects.

My initiative project was a success; Asian American Center of Frederick conveyed its intention to keep the program.”

MARHAENNIA ENGLISH ’21

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S I T E : B A LT I M O R E N E I G H B O R H O O D I N D I C AT O R S A L L I A N C E F O C U S : M AT H E M AT I C S

“I am grateful for the experience I had at the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance this past spring. This internship showed me how to apply my mathematical skills in real-world applications, such as measuring different census demographics in different parts of Baltimore City and what the data means in relation to problems like transportation, food deserts and school closures.”

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“Interning at the National Aquarium in Baltimore was a life-changing opportunity. It allowed me to reconnect with my passion for animal behavior and husbandry. The staff and volunteers were so inclusive and helped me grow as a student and a person. I highly recommend this internship as well as a visit to check out all the unique animals they have.”

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GIVING BACK

Legacy Ring Scholarship:

Reflection and Reminders In fall 2019, Derrick Harrigan ’07, MBA’14, a member of the Alumni Executive Board, sat on the Hood Legacy Ring and Scholarship Committee. In reading Malana Stanley’s ’22 application for a legacy ring, he saw himself.

“I struggled with school at times— mainly because I had to work in order to remain in college, which meant that sometimes my grades went to the wayside because I was trying to figure out how to provide for myself.”

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When Malana struggled to have the required GPA to qualify for a legacy ring, Derrick decided to fund it. He tells us why he was compelled to gift Malana’s Hood ring.

“I felt that Malana expressed the Hood values in her ring scholarship essay, though she didn’t have the required GPA, a traditional measure of academic success. But she was, and still is, a highly engaged student leader. Malana is a member of the Campus Activity Board (CAB) and Sisters Aspiring for Success (SAS); holds a campus job and is a student social work volunteer. Malana said in her essay that she saw the Hood ring as a reminder to return to her community to teach, highlighting her dedication to destroying the very barriers that impede success for so many. Malana demonstrated hope for the experiential learner— students that utilize their environment to affirm their strengths and encourage their educational quest. As Hood alumni, it is our duty

to help create an environment in which the experiential learner can thrive.”

“Malana needed to be seen, heard and given a little nudge. When she submitted her application, Malana’s GPA was 2.5. After receiving her ring scholarship, Malana wrote me to share that she had brought her GPA up to 2.77 and had been accepted into the early childhood education program. She wanted the opportunity to work for her ring and I felt called to provide that opportunity for her. I would have liked for someone to have done the same for me.”

Be a Part of the Hood College Legacy Ring and Scholarship Program Thanks to generous donations from alumni, juniors have the opportunity to submit an essay to apply for a legacy ring—one previously worn by an alum and donated—or for the ring scholarship to purchase a new ring.

Learn more about how you can ensure the tradition of the Hood ring will continue for generations to come at hood.edu/legacyrings or contact Britton Muir, assistant director of alumni and constituent engagement, at muir@hood.edu.

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ALUMNAE HONOR FREDERICK’S FASHION DAUGHTER The Claire McCardell Project Born in 1905, Claire McCardell Harris ’27 grew up on Frederick’s Rockwell Terrace. She loved to climb trees and play with her three brothers—all the while wondering why their clothes were so much more comfortable than hers. Claire attended Hood College for two years and in 1927 headed to New York to study at the prestigious Parsons School of Design.

Her designs rose to prominence in the fashion industry with her then-radical philosophy that women deserved comfortable clothing. She moved zippers from the back to the side, added pockets to dresses, created ballet flats to replace heels, and used everyday fabrics without complicated care instructions.

In 2018, Debra Scala Giokas, from Long Island, partnered with Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves ’70 to create a children’s book on McCardell. Giokas loved fashion and was inspired by one of McCardell’s dresses on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She reached out to the Frederick Art Club hoping to connect with a local artist to illustrate her book.

Enter Reeves, a former art teacher. Over the past year, the women worked via Zoom, reviewing the manuscript and illustrations. Reeves chose pen and ink as her medium to stay true to McCardell’s style. She drew so many illustrations for the book that Giokas and Reeves added a companion coloring book.

“These projects are a testimony to the amazing connectivity of women. Having attended a women’s college that celebrates education for women, we already knew about the power of women,” Reeves said. “Claire totally influenced the way American women dress and she is perhaps the least known woman to be celebrated for it. I hope this brings about a renaissance for her!”

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The hardcover “Claire: The little girl who climbed to the top and changed the way women dress” and “Claire’s Closet: A Coloring Book” were released in May, to coincide with McCardell’s birthday on May 24, and are available in the College Bookstore and on Amazon.

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In the meantime, the Frederick Art Club was working on its own project and in 2019, commissioned Frederick sculptor Sarah Hempel Irani, M.A.’11 to create a larger-than-life statue of McCardell. In the United States, the number of statues dedicated to historic women is thought to be about only 7 percent (The New York Times, Feb. 19, 2021). This will be the first sculpture of a historical woman in Frederick County, outside of Mount Olivet Cemetery.

“When I first moved to the area 20 years ago, it struck me that there were scarcely any public monuments to real, historical women,” Irani said. “Even in a city like Washington, D.C. where there are perhaps more public monuments than anywhere else in the U.S., I found only 10. It's exciting to think that the Claire McCardell Project is leading an effort to put more women on pedestals!”

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LEARNING CURVE

Researching the Impact of Ocean Warming on Lobster Populations Eric Annis, Ph.D., associate professor of biology talks with us about his research with lobster populations.

HOW DID YOUR BACKGROUND LEAD YOU TO BECOME A LOBSTER RESEARCHER AND PROFESSOR AT HOOD? I’ve always been excited about being in and around the ocean and it was a very natural path for me to pursue marine biology as an undergraduate. As a master’s student I had a teaching assistantship, I got really excited about teaching undergraduate students and that was the main reason I continued to my Ph.D. I was interested in working on zooplankton, which includes a wide range of small critters that drift on the ocean currents. I was at a scientific conference and saw a really cool presentation on lobster populations by a professor at University of Maine and he posed some interesting questions about their planktonic larvae. The next thing I knew I was in Maine and working on the larval stages of a very popular organism.

YOU FIRST COMPLETED RESEARCH ON LOBSTER LARVAE IN 2004, WHICH MEANS YOU’VE BEEN STUDYING THIS SUBJECT FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO NOW LEAD RESEARCH FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) IN MAINE? I worked on the ecology of lobster larvae for my Ph.D. dissertation from 1998 through 2004 and I’ve studied them off and on since then.

Some of the discoveries I made as a graduate student had to do with how lobster larvae respond to temperature gradients in the ocean and how that behavior helps define the areas in which they will settle to the bottom and grow into juveniles. That work became much more relevant in the past two decades as we have witnessed the impacts of ocean

warming due to climate change.

Professionally, it is incredibly gratifying to have the opportunity to return to this work in earnest and tackle some of the questions that my earlier research generated. On a personal level, I get to work with a fantastic group of researchers in Maine who I have been friends with for a long time.

Adding real-time research results to the courses I teach has also been a powerful tool for engaging students.

-Eric Annis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology

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LEARNING CURVE HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INVOLVED WITH THE NSF AND UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND? HOW DOES NSF SUPPORT ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR RESEARCH? To answer the questions, we are tackling and linking the physiology of individual larvae to ecological impacts on a scale of kilometers which requires a collaborative research team with unique skills from multiple institutions. Simply put, the scope and scale of our project would be almost impossible to do without support from NSF. I’m thrilled to be working with a talented team that includes a climate change focused benthic ecologist (Dr. Doug Rasher, Bigelow Laboratories), a crustacean physiologist who specializes in temperature effects (Dr. Markus Frederich, University of New England) and a lobster biologist who is an expert in all aspects of the lobster life cycle (Jesica Waller, Maine Department of Marine Resources). I knew we would need expertise in these areas and I drew heavily on my past collaborations in lobster research either involving them directly or to connect me with the best researchers for the project.

HOW WILL THIS RESEARCH MAKE AN IMPACT ON STUDENTS HERE AT HOOD? Hood students will benefit directly from the project through summer research internships in Maine and independent research projects associated with our research. These research opportunities take the students through the whole scientific process of developing a hypothesis, testing it and ultimately presenting their results at professional meetings. Adding real-time research results to the courses I teach has also been a powerful tool for engaging students. I can illustrate basic ecological and physiological principles while showing students how these principles are actually applied in scientific research.

HOW DOES THIS RESEARCH APPLY TO THE REAL WORLD? Our research on the temperature impacts on the larval and juvenile stages of the lobster life cycle will improve our understanding of how lobster populations will respond to warming oceans. Temperature of the water at the bottom of the ocean helps determine where larvae settle and how many settle. More larval settlement leads to more harvestable adult lobsters. Our research has direct implications for managing one of the most valuable fisheries in the

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country and our collaboration with the Maine Department of Marine Resources will help us channel our findings into the management process.

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS PEOPLE CAN DO TO PROTECT MARINE ECOSYSTEMS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE? Increasing ocean temperatures and increasing acidity of the water are two of the main climate change impacts disrupting marine ecosystems. These changes are being driven by increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, principally carbon dioxide. It follows that protecting marine ecosystems is really a matter of reducing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Everyone can make a difference in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Small changes might include switching your light bulbs to LED bulbs, turning your air conditioning up a few degrees or planting trees in your yard. Larger ticket items might include buying an electric car or installing solar panels on your home to generate your own electricity. Lifestyle changes are perhaps more challenging but using more public transportation and eating less red meat can have a big impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Individual actions add up and can make a difference on a global scale.

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Milestones and Achievements

In the summer of 1971, 49 students enrolled in the only program offered in the Graduate School—Master of Arts in Human Sciences. In 50 years, the Graduate School has grown to now offer 19 master's degrees, 11 certificates and Frederick's first doctoral degrees.

SUMMER 1971 49 students enrolled in Master of Arts in Human Sciences.

1980 Administration and management concentration redefined as a stand-alone.

FALL 1971 61 students enrolled in Master of Arts in Human Sciences.

Master of Science degree program.

1972 Concentrations in elementary science and mathematics, public affairs, counseling offered in human sciences.

1974 Eight concentrations offered, all in human sciences.

Master of Science in Home Economics has five specializations.

1983 Master of Science in Computer Science offered.

1988 Master of Science in Administration and Management launched.

1990s Greatest changes in the curriculum occurred, as many programs dropped out of the curriculum.

Curriculum and instruction and educational leadership offered as Master of Science degrees.

1990 Master of Science in Administration and Management redefined as a Master of Business Administration.

1991 Degree in environmental science launched.

1992 Environmental biology concentration in human sciences redefined as a standalone Master of Science in Environmental Biology.

Educational leadership launched.

1976 First Master of Science degree in biomedical science offered and first program to require a six-credit thesis research course.

Master of Arts degree programs with concentrations in gerontology and community counseling added.

1993 Degree in curriculum and instruction launched.

Master of Science in Home Economics added.

1978 Graduate population crosses the 500-student mark.

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2001 Graduate school enrollment exceeded undergraduate enrollment – 823:784 Master of Arts in Thanatology added.

Humanities launched.

Management Information System launched.

2004 Master of Fine Arts in Ceramic arts added.

2005 Master of Science in Reading Specialization added.

Master of Science in Information Technology added.

2007 Master of Science in Mathematics Education added.

2008 Highest graduate school enrollment: 1,084.

1977 Concentrations in psychology and administration and management offered in human sciences.

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2010 Largest graduating class to date: 217.

2020 Largest graduating class: 328.

2012 Master of Art in Ceramics launched.

Thanatology Certificate offered exclusively online.

2015 Master’s in counseling launched.

2016 Bioinformatics launched.

Doctoral program with DOL and DBA degrees launched.

EDMS launched.

Mathematics Instructional Leadership launched.

2017 Cybersecurity launched.

2019 First online programs in IT and cybersecurity launched.

2021 All education graduate programs transition to fullly online using real-time delivery.

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Graduate School Profiles by Decade Charles E. “Chuck” Tressler II, M.A.’75 Human Sciences

Zygmunt Dembek, M.S.’82, H’13 Ph.D. Biomedical Science My graduate degree from Hood College played a pivotal role in my career by opening up many ‘doors’ that were previously closed to me. My Hood credentials enabled me to become much more competitive in the job market, to secure equitable employment. I was also accepted in a doctoral studies program, largely due my Hood graduate degree and research work. The rest is history and would not have occurred without Hood!

It was a godsend for Frederick residents wanting an advanced degree when Hood established the graduate school so that we could get a quality degree without traveling ‘up or down the road.’

My degree in human sciences permitted me to lead nonprofits and obtain other executive positions in Frederick County and around the country.

I am from a rather unique ‘Hood family.’ One of my sisters and my mother have undergraduate degrees from Hood and my other sister and my father taught at Hood. In fact, my father was instrumental in the establishment of the Graduate School. Our dogs enjoyed lots of walks on the campus, as well.

At nearly 74, I am the owner of The Tressler Group, a marketing and public relations firm established in 1990, and continue to work with clients. I just finished my first book and I'm working on the second.

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My undergraduate degree in early childhood education launched a beloved teaching career at South Frederick Elementary School. In my 13 years there, I welcomed many Hood College junior aides and student teachers. I received my master’s degree in psychology, but words alone cannot describe how much I enjoyed every single course all the way through to the experience of taking a comprehensive examination. I left teaching in 1996 to raise our three children, all of whom attended the Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory (now Georgetown Hill at Hood College Laboratory School).

Since 2012, I have been a part-time substitute teacher for Frederick County Public Schools with the goal of making a difference in the life of a child each time I walk into a classroom. As time allows, I enjoy walking for exercise on campus and throughout my childhood neighborhood.

Take in the Wadi Rum desert while teaching in the country of Jordan

Mary Linger Posey ’83, M.A.’92 Early Childhood Education (B.A.), Psychology (M.A.) Hood College is special because it has been a treasured fabric woven into every notable aspect of my life tapestry since I was a child. While growing up on Dill Avenue, the campus became our playground for rounding up the neighborhood kids to play Fox & Hounds. It is the only college I applied to, and I was accepted in fall of my senior year at Frederick High School.

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“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”

—Marian Wright Edelman, Commencement Speaker 1992

Brian Levendusky, MBA’06 Business Administration

Ife Popoola, M.S.’16 Management of Information Technology

Ja’Bette Lozupone ’05, MBA’10, DOL’20 Doctor of Organizational Leadership The doctoral program at Hood College has, quite simply, changed my life. The culmination of profound relationships, an engaging and rigorous curriculum, and robust investigation of self and academic endeavors has resulted in a transformation I never could have imagined for myself. This program was a catalyst for moving in personal and professional spaces with warranted self-assuredness. As a scholarpractitioner, how I now see and operate in the world is singular. I am empowered to create ripple effects that can improve lives for generations to come.

Taken 10,000 feet above Melipilla, Chili, December 2019

My Hood MBA played a pivotal role in my career by increasing my credibility early on and giving me a business perspective that helps me understand the relation between what I do and the rest of the organization. As a workforce services manager for Bechtel Mining and Metals, based in Santiago, Chile, I am responsible for resourcing our construction project teams around the world with qualified craft workers, as well as the camp and transportation logistics to keep the workforce productive.

At Hood, I learned there is more to business than numbers and money – there is a people side that is critical to every organization. During my second year in my MBA program, I took a leave of absence to work in Southern Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, providing housing logistics and construction support to displaced residents. After graduation, I rejoined the same group of companies and have worked on other major projects in the U.S., Africa and South America over the past 15 years. If it wasn’t for the flexibility and encouragement provided by the faculty during my fall 2005 semester, I may have never had this amazing career in labor relations with a global company.

Hood College is special because it provided an open yet intimate environment for me to learn and receive my graduate degree. One of the things that always stood out to me and probably made this easy was how accessible our professors were. I still remember some of my favorite professors and how eager they were to transfer knowledge and help. There was never a stupid question in class and collaboration was encouraged. The Graduate School held a special place for all students including international students. Hood College gave me an opportunity to mix with grad students from all over the world.

It was such a beautiful experience to see such diversity in class.

Hood gave me the right launchpad to my career combined with the endless support and what to expect in the corporate world – the seminars, information sessions and even bringing alumni back to speak to us about their experience. Fifty years of touching lives and being a steppingstone for so many people. I am proud to be a Hood College Graduate School alumna and this place will always hold a special place in my heart.

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I have innumerous memorable experiences as a doctoral student, but my most cherished memory that has left an indelible mark on my experience will always be Commencement. Looking to my right and left to see the bright smiles of my fellow doctoral graduates was a definite highlight of my time at Hood. We started and completed our journey as a team and family—navigating the calm and difficult waters together to reach our destination. Sharing this lofty achievement with my classmates is the jewel in the crown.

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Counseling Program receives CACREP Accreditation through 2027 FREDERICK, Maryland — Hood College’s Master of Science in Counseling programs, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), and School Counseling, have received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through 2027 following a review from the council board members.

The Hood counseling program first received accreditation from CACREP in July of 2019. The newly extended accreditation cycle will run until October 21, 2027.

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CACREP was established in 1981 with the goal of promoting excellence in counselor education programs through the development of standards ensuring the training of new counselors in key competencies needed to serve clients and students in a diverse and complex world. CACREP works to ensure programs train new counselors in ethics, leadership and advocacy, with an understanding of culture and human development.

Both of Hood’s counseling specialties received extended accreditation. The CMHC specialty provides a clear path to licensure, required to

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practice counseling professionally in Maryland and neighboring states.

The program prepares individuals to work in community mental health programs, hospitals, substance abuse clinics, at-risk youth programs, social services agencies, private counseling practices and similar settings.

The School Counseling specialty, which is also approved by the Maryland State Department of Education, trains individuals to become certified school counselors working in public and private K-12 environments.

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2021 Alumni Awards

OUTSTANDING RECENT ALUMNA AWARD Tiera M. Hawkes ’11 Since graduating from Hood in 2011, Tiera has been on a focused career trajectory in the field of law. From Hood, Tiera went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore, and seemingly went straight into the Office of the Public Defender in Maryland. Tiera currently serves in the Juvenile Division in Baltimore City, though her service to the City doesn’t stop when she leaves the courtroom. She also volunteers her time and talent with the Youthful Defender Unit and devotes much of her energy and expertise to the Innocence Project, helping to achieve justice for wrongfully convicted defendants within the Maryland judicial system. Tiera served as chairwoman for the Baltimore City Civilian Review Board and is a trustee with her church, managing their financial operations.

Tiera is also an entrepreneur; she founded her company Sixteenth Hour to help inspire other young African American professionals through the celebration and promotion of Black culture and networking. One of her nominators, Lisa Wells ’09, says that Tiera has always been about “the hustle” and has quoted her saying “you only need eight hours of sleep, so that leaves 16 hours to hustle!”

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Tiera M. Hawkes ’11 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD Valerie Saxton Sharpe ’76, P’09 Valerie was nominated for this award by a former student, a former peer at Frostburg State University and her fellow Hood classmates. All cited her incredible dedication to teaching special education curriculum and her focused career growth through the achievement of advanced degrees in the arena of K-12 special education. In addition to her extensive teaching career including at Hood from 1994 to 2008, Valerie’s active participation in multiple professional societies and government education agencies, as mentor, administrator and advisor clearly demonstrates her dedication to bettering the educational opportunities for society’s most marginalized learners. Additionally, Valerie has co-authored a book on the topic of the brain’s executive function and its role in student

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STANDOUTS HONORING ALUMNI FOR THEIR SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR PROFESSIONS, COLLEGE AND COMMUNITIES

Valerie Saxton Sharpe ’76, P’09 success and has had many articles published in educational journals. Though retired, Valerie continues to use her leadership skills in service to her neighborhood as vice president of her community board, overseeing multiple projects to enhance the quality of life for all her neighbors.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO HOOD COLLEGE AWARD Virginia Turnbull Hecklinger ’56, P’81, G’08 “Ginny” as she’s known by one and all on Hood’s campus, and throughout the Frederick community, truly personifies the spirit of this award. Her service to Hood began shortly after graduation and has continued to this day. Ginny has devoted many hours to Hood in such roles as docent for the Hood History Museum, a Phone-a-Thon volunteer, class agent and a multi-year Reunion chair. She served on the Board of Associates from 2006 to 2010 and was the 1956 class representative at both President Ronald Volpe’s and President Andrea Chapdelaine’s inaugurations. Besides giving freely of her time, she has consistently supported many fundraising projects for the College, including the renovation of Shriner Hall.

Ginny is a member of the Pergola Society, The President’s Club, Wisteria Circle, Touchstone, Gambrill and Martha E. Church giving societies. Ginny has spoken often on behalf of Hood about her philanthropic efforts, encouraging other Hood alumni to give back to the College, most recently in 2020 in support of the Hood Fund.

Frederick has also benefited from Ginny’s community spirit as demonstrated through her volunteerism with her church and as a preschool consultant with the Association for the Education of Young Children. But, if you were to ask Ginny to name her true legacy to Hood, there is no doubt that she would say it is her daughter Linda Hecklinger Procter ’81 and her granddaughter Lauren V. Procter ’08, both of whom she is very Hood Proud.

Virginia Turnbull Hecklinger ’56, P’81, G’08

ATHLETICS

Blazers’ New Look!

The Blazers will have a new look this fall as the athletics department worked with the marketing and communications office to develop a new athletics identity. In 2019, this process began with focus groups among coaches and student-athletes and was unfortunately put on hold during the College’s response to COVID-19.

The centerpiece of the new athletic branding is the fierce horse bursting through a shield. This intentional inclusion of the shield conveys athletics as an extension of the academic mission of the College. In addition to the horse getting a new look,

the athletic color blue was shifted from sapphire blue to a navy blue.

While the new logo was unveiled at a campus-wide pep rally in August, it will be placed on uniforms throughout the existing uniform cycle for the Blazers’ athletic teams over the next several years. Other equipment, banners and other items will be replaced on similar cycles.

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Be on the lookout for the launch of team stores!

It is the first update to the athletic logo since Hood’s initial athletics’ mark was created in 2005, despite the use of the Blazer nickname prior to that.

Middle Atlantic Conference Recognizes Megan Carter ’21 as Senior Scholar-Athlete Megan Carter ’21 was named the Middle Atlantic Conference Senior Scholar-Athlete for women’s tennis for the 2021 season, becoming the first Blazer from a women’s athletics program to earn the honor.

Senior student-athletes from each of the 27 MAC sponsored sports are being recognized for their strong academic and athletic prowess.

Carter is a two-time All-MAC Commonwealth honoree with first-team honors in 2019 and second-team honors in 2018. Carter was named

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the 2019 MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year.

She has earned more than 30 career wins in singles (32-13) and doubles play (31-13).

Megan is the first Blazer from a women’s athletics program to earn the honor.

In her conference player of the year season, Carter went 11-2 overall in singles play, including 10-1 in dual matches. She finished 8-5 in doubles play in the 2018-19 season. The next year was shortened due to COVID-19, but saw Carter go 5-3 in singles action and 5-4 in doubles matches. Last season

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after play resumed, she finished with a 6-3 record in the spring at first singles and went 6-4 at first doubles. Her career started as a first-year student in 2017-18 by going 9-5 in singles matches and 9-4 during doubles play.

Carter double majored in English and law and criminal justice. She holds a 3.60 GPA and has been named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll three times. Carter was named to the 2019 Women’s Tennis Academic All-MAC Team. She has been named to the Hood Dean’s List three times.

ATHLETICS Blazers Teaming with New Staff and Coaches Over the Summer The Blazers welcomed six new staff members to the athletic department this summer.

EMILY BARBIERI BARBER Head Coach Women’s Lacrosse

Emily Barbieri Barber, M.A.’19 returns to Hood, taking over the women’s lacrosse program. Barber is no stranger to the Blazers, serving as an assistant coach with the program 2016-19. In her first season, she helped the Blazers to a 37-goal improvement over the previous year and a school-record 38 free position goals. Barber coached three All-Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth selections at Hood. Her teams also set school records for goals, assists and draw controls.

In spring 2019, Barber was tasked with restarting the program at Wilson College. In her only season on the sidelines due to COVID-19, she coached the team to the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championship Game. The Phoenix ended the year with a 4-5 record, including 3-2 in the CSAC. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to return to Hood College,” Barber said. “I have followed their growth and success from afar. To have the opportunity to become the next head women’s lacrosse coach is a tremendous honor.”

Katy Higinbothom becomes Hood’s assistant sports information director. See story on page 28.

“I’m honored to join such a passionate athletic department and college,” Petro said. “The commitment to holistic student-athlete development is very evident here at Hood. I’m excited to begin working alongside our dedicated coaches to continue providing our student-athletes with an unparalleled experience.”

GREGORY POWERS Head Coach Strength and Conditioning Director of Physical Education

Gregory Powers assumed the role of head strength and conditioning coach and director of physical education at Hood. He previously served as a sports performance intern at Georgetown University and a graduate assistant at Mercer University where he worked directly with women’s cross country, women’s track and field, tennis and golf. Powers also helped implement the return-to-play program for the Bears’ football program during the COVID-19 pandemic. He played football at Howard University, earning a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. At Mercer, he earned his graduate degree in higher education leadership.

“I’m looking forward to continuously improving and building on the great foundation that has already been created here at Hood in both athletics and education,” said Powers.

KEVIN RUSSELL Head Coach Volleyball

Kevin Russell was tabbed to start the men’s volleyball program and will also assume head coaching duties on the women’s side. Russell arrives at Hood after recruiting the first class for the men’s volleyball program at Wabash College. He spent the 2019 season as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. He worked with the USA Volleyball Women’s National Team in 2014 as a volunteer assistant to the technical assistant, helping the team capture a gold medal at the 2014 World Championships. His role included video scouting of opponents’ service reception and training of setters.

“I’m so pleased to have been given the opportunity to direct the women’s volleyball program and to build the men’s program at Hood College,” said Russell. “It’s really an honor to have Dr. Sue Kolb place her confidence in me to lead both programs. It is clear to me that Hood is a special environment. The culture of ‘family’ was consistently demonstrated by the student-athletes, the athletic department staff and other campus stakeholders who took the time to speak with me during the hiring process, and I’m grateful for their votes of confidence.”

KELSEY RITNER Office Manager

MICHAEL PETRO Head Coach Cross Country Track and Field

Michael Petro was named the head coach of the cross country and track and field programs. Petro arrives at Hood after serving as an assistant coach at Seton Hill 2019-21. Working primarily with the throws, his recruiting efforts grew the event group from eight to 18 student-athletes during his tenure.

He coached one school record holder and five Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference qualifiers.

On the cross country side, he oversaw the weight training protocols and supervision of daily workouts as Seton Hill finished third at the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional and earned a bid to the 2019 NCAA Division II Championships.

Assistant Coach Women’s Volleyball

Kelsey Ritner ’18 transitioned to the role of office manager. She spent the past two years as a graduate assistant in the sports information office and will be getting her master’s in May 2022. Ritner played four years of volleyball and two years of softball at Hood. She served as the co-captain of the volleyball team for two years and earned the Middle Atlantic Conference Sportsmanship Award as well as the Dean’s Award in 2018 at the athletic department’s senior award ceremony. She is also the assistant coach for women’s volleyball.

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ATHLETICS From Sea Gulls to Blazers: Assistant Sports Information Director Selected Katy Higinbothom has been selected as the assistant sports information director at Hood College through the NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Grant program.

Higinbothom is the second recipient of an NCAA Women’s and Ethnic Minority Grant at Hood. Hall of Fame women’s basketball alumna Melissa Kelly ’00 received the grant in the year the NCAA started the program.

“We are very excited to have Katy join our staff,” said Geoff Goyne, Hood’s assistant director of athletics for communications. “Despite an incredibly deep pool of candidates, she stepped to the forefront due not only to her knowledge but also her enthusiasm and passion for college athletics.”

The program is designed to provide financial assistance to Division III member schools and conferences that are committed to enhancing ethnic minority and gender representation in entry-level, intercollegiate athletics administrative positions.

Hood’s proposal was worked on over the winter of 2020-21 and submitted by Jaime Cacciola ’04, director of grants and sponsored programs; Susan Kolb, Ph.D., director of athletics; and Goyne.

“I am extremely excited to work alongside Geoff and the rest of the Hood College athletic department with this position,” Higinbothom said. “Being able to work in a department that allows me to do everything from creative content to statting to developing pre- or post-game write ups is extremely exciting. I am ready to grow and find my footing in the sports information world.”

The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Grant program is for Division III schools...to enhance ethnic minority and gender representation in entry-level athletics administrative positions.

Higinbothom arrives at Hood after serving as a graduate assistant in the sports information office at Salisbury University. With the Sea Gulls, she served as the primary contact for the field hockey, swimming and women’s lacrosse programs. Higinbothom was the primary contact as Salisbury won the national championship in women’s lacrosse in 2021.

Higinbothom was responsible for in-game statistics, social media promotions for athletics, players and coaches, player profiles, preview and outcome stories, and video features, while also relaying athletic news to the media and public through research, writing, statistical help, social media and game day functions.

“I want to thank Dr. Kolb and the search committee at Hood for offering me this position at such an amazing school where I feel I can make an impact immediately to reach their goals,” Higinbothom said.

“I also want to thank the Cyrill Parham and Jamie Chagnon who helped me get to where I am today. I am looking forward to getting started. Go Blazers!”

As an undergraduate student, she was an intern and a student worker in the sports information department at King’s College (Pa.). As an intern, she created a weekly video series with student-athletes called the Monarch Minute. She also handled photography and live streaming duties as a work study student. Higinbothom was a member of the Monarchs’ women’s lacrosse team for three years after transferring from Division I Campbell University.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications from King’s in 2019 and her Master of Arts degree in English: Composition of Rhetoric from Salisbury in 2021. As a graduate student, she wrote her thesis on the Benefits of Rhetorical Appeals on Social Media in College Athletics.

Help Support Hood College Athletics!

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Blue & Grey members support student-athletes and provide them with the opportunity to compete and succeed at the intercollegiate level. Join the Blue & Grey Club today to help build a stronger athletic program while also assisting in the education of our student-athletes.

Join the Blue & Grey Club now by making your gift at hoodathletics.com/bluegreyclub.

You can also contact Kayla Knott ’17, assistant director of annual giving, at knott@hood.edu or 301-696-3919 to join.

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FACES IN THE CROWD JORDAN PATTERSON ’19

Men’s Volleyball Dig In for Inaugural Season in 2023

BASEBALL

Jordan capped a stellar career on the baseball diamond for the Blazers in 2021, earning his third career all-region accolade from D3baseball.com. He was named first team All-Mid-Atlantic Region after taking home All-MAC Commonwealth First Team honors for the third time as a two-way player who excelled both on the mound and at the plate.

As a pitcher, he finished in the top 10 in the Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth in eight different pitching categories. As a hitter, Patterson hit .319 with a .817 OPS.

Hood College will add a men’s volleyball program as its 24th varsity sport. The team will compete in its inaugural varsity season in 2023. Men’s volleyball will then join the Blazers’ other NCAA Division III programs in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).

Kevin Russell has been tasked with starting the men’s program as its first head coach and will also be the head coach of the women’s program.

“We are excited to add men’s volleyball to our growing athletic program at Hood College,” said Hood President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D. “As a fast-growing sport in Maryland and other regions, men’s volleyball will expand our athletic recruitment and the diversity of athletic experiences we offer our students.”

Men’s volleyball will become the first NCAA varsity sport added to Hood’s athletic program since women’s golf was elevated to varsity status in fall 2016. Hood added a varsity esports program in summer 2021, however, esports is not sponsored by the NCAA.

EMILY SAVONA ’21

WOMEN’S SOCCER WOMEN’S LACROSSE A dual-sport student-athlete, Emily was one of just 200 undergraduates chosen across all three NCAA divisions to attend StudentAthlete Leadership Training. The two-day program is designed to provide studentathletes with vital personal development skills that will assist them both on and off the field. Much of the workshop was conducted in small groups, which allowed for enhanced engagement with a guided leadership-centric curriculum and transparent, open dialogue.

“ The MAC is thrilled Hood will join as the 11th men’s volleyball program in the conference,” -MEGAN MORRISON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAC

“As we continue exploring new ways to meet the needs of our students, community and prospective student-athletes, a sport with significant upward momentum that we identified was men’s volleyball,” said Director of Athletics Susan Kolb, Ph.D. “As with many of our sports, these offerings will allow us to recruit and retain new students while expanding our geographic recruiting footprint. We will look forward to competing in the MAC during the 2022-23 season.”

LAURA VETTER ’21 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Hood will join Hood will join 10 other schools in the conference. “The MAC is thrilled Hood will join as the 11th men’s volleyball program in the conference,” said Megan Morrison, executive director of the MAC. “Men’s volleyball in the MAC has shown exceptional growth, not only in the number of programs being sponsored within the conference, but also in the strength of the MAC programs on the national level.”

Laura served as the squad leader and company commander as a U.S. Army ROTC cadet, graduating with a degree in nursing. She is the first Army nurse to graduate from Hood’s nursing program. Laura received the Linda Mae Snapp Memorial Award in Nursing. She was a four-year member of the women’s basketball program, serving as captain her senior year.

In all, 108 institutions competed in Division III men’s volleyball in 2019, based on the most recent NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rate Report. Sponsorship of men’s volleyball at the Division III level has more than doubled since 2010, when just 53 institutions competed in the sport. The number of student-athletes on Division III rosters has increased by 236 percent over that time.

JENNA FRICK ’21 –

“As a Division III school, Hood College is committed to educating the whole person and knows that athletics can play an integral part in a student achieving their full potential both in the classroom and on the court,” President Chapdelaine said.

WOMEN’S GOLF

Jenna became the first women’s golfer in program history voted Academic All-MAC. She shot back-to-back 91s at the 2021 MAC Championships to set Hood’s 36-hole record and place 20th. Her 94.7 average would have set the Hood season record with enough rounds played to qualify had the season not been COVID-shortened.

Russell arrives at Hood after recruiting the first class for the men’s volleyball program at Wabash. He spent the 2019 season as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.

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“ Nearly everyone I meet is either a Hood alum or friends of a Hood alum. It is an unshakable bond between folks in Frederick who have graduated from Hood—a common core of values that support and care for our community.”

—Kristopher Fair ’13, executive director, The Frederick Center

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By Scott Grove

Brick and mortar projects first come to mind when considering the milestones of an institution. But equally important can be the advancements that are born from purpose and ignited by innovation and collaboration.

Hood has, in recent years, taken the initiative to build community partnerships that have resulted in new curriculum, expanded student services, academic resources and more— amenities that have been extended to a wide cross-section of the Frederick community.

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FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Establishing Roots in Frederick’s Downtown District The Martha E. Church Center for

County’s Office of Economic Develop-

Community and Civic Engagement was

ment, the Frederick County Chamber of

established in 2017, to allow Hood to more

Commerce and the Frederick Innovative

fully meet the educational needs of its

Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), a business

students through increased internships,

and technology incubator. “TheCounty

research opportunities and civic partici-

was thrilled when President Chapdelaine

pation. Lisa Littlefield P’25, Ph.D., dean of

inquired about partnering in our ROOT

the Center for Experiential Education and

building,” said Frederick County Exec-

Career Development, along with her team,

utive Jan Gardner, noting the County’s

launched the Church Center’s operation,

longtime partnership with Hood College.

increasing the experiential opportunities

“When FITCI launched, it was housed on

for Hood students in the businesses and

Hood’s campus to connect students and

nonprofit sectors.

start-up businesses for a range of opportunities. Having higher education partners

In fall 2020, Katherine Robiadek, Ph.D.,

in ROOT makes sense for our business

was hired as its director. “For much of the

community and the other tenants in the

past year I’ve been meeting with campus

building. Education is the key to developing

and community members to introduce

our work force.”

Katherine Robiadek, Ph.D., director, Martha E. Church Center at Root, downtown Frederick.

When asked what prompted the found-

myself and promote the Center,” says

ing of the Church Center, President Chap-

Robiadek, who also serves as an assistant

President Chapdelaine announced the

delaine responded, “The initiative to build

professor of political science. “The Center

founding of the Church Center in Septem-

community relationships came from the

has the potential to support an exciting

ber 2017 as part of the College’s 125th anni-

Board of Trustees. They felt that one of the

program of study for Hood students.”

versary. “You can’t talk about the past 125

unique attributes of Hood was its location

years without talking about how Frederick

within a great community and wanted the

has helped shape and sustain the College,”

relationships initiated by Martha Church

she said.

H’95 and Ron Volpe H’15 to be expanded

Giving the Church Center great prominence is its location in the Frederick Countyowned ROOT building, which houses the

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upon.”

Having a built-in network here in the community can provide some easily accessible real-world experience that might otherwise be difficult to obtain.

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President Chapdelaine had a long history of civic engagement—both in her own courses as an educator and her later role as provost and vice president for

A Public Good

academic affairs at Albright College in

“While we introduce all of the County’s

Reading, Pennsylvania. Her selection as

academic institutions through our ‘Educa-

president was, she said, “a combination of

tion Day’ programming, this is the first time

what the board was looking for and my own

we’ve aligned with an education partner in

particular passions.”

such a targeted way,” said Weldon. “Hood’s doctoral program in organizational leader-

In response to this goal, six months

ship gives us the highest quality academic

after her arrival, President Chapdelaine

component to supplement our existing

accepted an invitation to join the Board of

programming.”

Directors of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. “I thought it would be a great

When asked how this served the College,

way to meet business leaders and create

Weldon spoke with Chapdelaine

President Chapdelaine replied, “I don’t

opportunities that I could bring back to the

about his ambitions for Leadership Fred-

always approach these things from the

College—and it certainly has.” In 2019, she

erick, the highly successful, Chamber-

perspective of direct benefit to Hood. As

was asked to serve as chair of the Chamber’s

sponsored program that introduces profes-

an institution of higher education, we have

executive board, a role she agreed to extend

sionals to a wide array of business, civic and

an obligation to share our resources for the

for an additional year following the COVID-

environmental-related subjects specific to

betterment of the community. These are

19 outbreak.

the County. Weldon expressed his desire to

the future leaders of Frederick and provid-

increase the academic depth of leadership

ing them with a solid Hood education will

“She was our chair through the

training in the program. Hood had recently

benefit the entire community.”

pandemic,” said Rick Weldon, president

launched its first doctoral program in orga-

and CEO of the Chamber. “I simply cannot

nizational leadership in 2018. President

imagine any other person better able to

Chapdelaine suggested incorporating some

lead our board, staff and membership from

curriculum taught by Hood’s faculty into

a volunteer executive capacity. She is the

the monthly program.

PHOTO: Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner with President Chapdelaine

perfect sounding board for me in this role.”

“

I got a job right after receiving my undergraduate degree, as well as during my master’s studies, due to connections/recommendations from my Hood mentors.

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Healthy Synergy In spring 2017, President Chapdelaine had

Frederick Health Toll House Urgent

Further conversations with Chapdelaine

growing concerns about Hood’s on-campus

Care and Hood College Health and Counsel-

led to Kleinhanzl’s discovery that Hood was

health services’ ability to provide for Hood’s

ing Services are housed under one roof and

turning away prospective nursing students

growing enrollment. “We had one full-time

provide for the needs of the general public

due to a shortage of classroom and lab space.

nurse, one full-time counselor and a physician

and Hood students. Located across the street

Their discussions led to Hood’s leasing of

who would come in one or two days a week.

from the College on West 7th Street, the facil-

the first floor of an empty Frederick Health-

We tried again and again to hire additional

ity is open seven days a week, 10 to 12 hours a

owned building across the street from Toll

staff but there was such a shortage of health

day, with services that include urgent care, lab

House that will allow the College to increase

professionals,” she said. “Our students’ mental

work and concussion care.

the number of nursing students. The new

health needs were not being met and that was not okay with me.”

space, outfitted with Hood’s state-of-the-art Collaboration between the two entities

medical equipment will also be available to

resulted in a successful practical and financial

Frederick Health nursing faculty for their

She reached out to Tom Kleinhanzl,

synergy according to Kleinhanzl. “Combin-

employee trainings. Kleinhanzl said, “Fred-

president and CEO of Frederick Health, and

ing Hood’s student health service needs and

erick Health and Hood College have always

now a member of Hood’s Board of Trustees.

the urgent care needs within the community

been good corporate neighbors, finding

Kleinhanzl told her that Frederick Health

became a natural solution,” he says. “Hood

winning synergies that align with the mission

was experiencing similar staff shortages. He

received enhanced student health services

and needs of both organizations.”

shared with Chapdelaine internal discussions

at no additional cost, and Frederick Health

concerning the hospital’s desire to relocate its

could leverage provider and support staff

President Chapdelaine envisions further

Urgent Care to the neighborhood which could

to serve both Hood and the urgent care

collaboration between the entities. “Is there

provide synergies—but was unsure if there

patients.”

a future School of Behavioral and Health

were the patient numbers needed to make counseling services viable.

Sciences?” she pondered. “That would be “I can’t say enough about Frederick

huge for Frederick.”

Health,” said President Chapdelaine. “The “What if I give you 1,000 students,” Presi-

clinic enabled us to expand the services we

dent Chapdelaine remembered asking. “Will

previously offered our students. Further-

that make it work? Tom said something like,

more, students and the public alike are

‘we’ll try it—and make it work’ and Frederick

benefiting from the availability of increased

Health did just that in time for the upcoming

behavioral counseling staff. Students from

fall semester.”

Hood’s master’s in counseling program are earning their practicum hours at Toll House under the guidance of its licensed behavioral health care staff.”

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California-based biotech Kite, a Gilead

The lease agreement called for Hood to

Company, known worldwide for its innova-

provide a 400-square-foot space and Kite

tions in treating cancer, is expected to open

to provide the lab equipment that Hood will

its new 20-acre site in Urbana at the end of

retain for ongoing use. “The equipment will

2021. Until then, its immediate operation—

provide a unique learning opportunity for our

the training of 400 employees—is taking place

students. It will be beneficial for them to be

on Hood’s campus.

trained on these cutting-edge tools used in a very applied manner to develop and deliver

In 2018, President Chapdelaine received

personalized medicine,” said President

a call from the Maryland State Depart-

Chapdelaine, who praised the biotech for its

ment of Commerce inquiring as to whether

groundbreaking work in cancer treatment.

the College would be willing to have a lab

“Kite has ensured that any of our graduating

installed on campus to serve as a training site

biology students will have the skillset needed

for a major pharmaceutical company—whose

to be hired.”

identity was undisclosed. “We really didn’t know who it was but we thought it could be good for the College and our students. So, we kept saying ‘yes, yes, yes’ in hopes of learning more,” she recalled.

A New Class of Students Propheter, a veteran in business recruit-

Helen Propheter, director of Frederick

ment, said Kite was the first prospect in her

County Office of Economic Development,

experience to identify higher ed as “priority

worked with the State in the negotiations with

criteria” in their site selection. “I’ve always

the biotech. “Early in our talks, Kite stated the

promoted Frederick County’s wealth of

importance of establishing a relationship with

colleges to business prospects—but will do so

a local college for the purpose of employee

much earlier in the solicitation process,” she

training—making it clear that this was an

said. “Hood’s role was all important in Kite’s

imperative regarding the company’s ultimate

decision to locate in Frederick County.”

site selection. After speaking with President Chapdelaine, the Kite representatives called us back and said, ‘She thinks like an entrepre-

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neur and we really like that!’”

My supervisor at the USDA was an adjunct at Hood and he hired me as a student; I ’m still there 20 years later. With all the science research at Ft. Detrick, there are a plethora of opportunities for science majors.

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Ph.D., associate professor of management

President Chapdelaine says that DDF

and chair of The George B. Delaplaine Jr.

was conceived by Gurzick in 2018 during

School of Business, who is overseeing the

early conversations about The Delaplaine

project.

School of Business programs and their ability to contribute to the economic and social

David Gurzick M.S.’03, Ph.D. and Marlene Grossnickle Young ’76, H’14, P’09

Could “data” be redefined as infrastruc-

DDF’s repository of data will be derived

prosperity of the community. “If a nonprofit

from numerous government, academic and

organization is in need of data in order to

nonprofit sources. While important data is

apply for a grant or the Office of Economic

currently available, it is scattered among a

Development requires data that can be help-

Driven to Service

ture and prove to be one of Frederick County’s most important assets in ensuring excellent

number of sources, making it difficult to locate

ful in persuading a business to locate here, we

quality of life? It’s possible with the enact-

and use. “This initiative enables community

will have it,” she said.

ment of Data Driven Frederick (DDF), one

organizations to collaborate with Hood’s

of Hood’s newest initiatives. DDF’s mission

faculty and staff to gain the fullest potential

The Delaplaine Foundation, Inc., which

is to collect, analyze and research reliable,

from their data—and ultimately drive insight-

supports a wide array of local and regional

high-quality, easily-accessible community

ful and informed decision making.”

nonprofit organizations, was the primary philanthropic entity in the underwriting of

data that can be shared with community leaders and organizations via a centralized

“Post-COVID-19, Frederick represents

the business school. Marlene Grossnickle

website for the purpose of informing better

a perfect example in which a data-driven

Young ’76, H’14, P’09, president and CEO of

decision making in Frederick County.

approach could serve to hasten and ensure

the Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. is particu-

equity in our local recovery,” said Gurzick.

larly enthusiastic about the deployment of the

“Modeled after Data Driven Detroit, our

“With the help of our municipal and nonprofit

database as “an essential source for nonprofit

center will provide high-quality data collec-

partners, we would be able to identify gaps

organizations and philanthropic funders.”

tion, curation and independent research-for-

in the recovery and respond to them more

She said, “Its efficiencies will provide a power-

hire services,” said David Gurzick M.S.’03,

effectively.”

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As a veterinarian proudly wearing my Hood Ring each and every day, I have met many Hood College alumni because they see my ring as I examine their pet.

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Giving Back President Chapdelaine doesn’t under-

Each day, the contributions of these and

estimate the contribution the College has

other partnerships increases the investment

received from its many public and private

and relationship that Hood College has

sector partners in the community, some of

throughout the County. President Chapde-

whom include city and county govern-

laine was pragmatic about it all. “Our desti-

ment, Frederick County Public Schools,

nies are intertwined, past, present and future.

Frederick National Laboratory for

We love Frederick and Frederick loves us

Cancer Research and Frederick Health.

back.”

“Truly, their support and endorsement have made an incredible difference in the experience we are able to offer students—in and outside the classroom.” In acknowledgment of this, President Chapdelaine created a way to say “thank you” through the NeighborHood Partners Program, whereby partner

“Our destinies are intertwined, past, present and future. We love Frederick and Frederick loves us back.”

-President Chapdelaine

employees, their spouses and dependents receive sizable discounts on annual tuition for graduate and undergraduate studies.

Since its launch in summer 2019, nearly 40 “In casual conversations with various

students have benefited from the program. “It

partners, some would mention a child or

is a way that we can give back to those organi-

spouse who was interested in attending Hood

zations—as well as encourage Frederick resi-

and were assessing the affordability,” she said.

dents to pursue their education locally—and

“A president colleague had done something

hopefully stay here after graduation, creating

similar at her institution—so the idea just

a more educated workforce.”

evolved.”

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I always see alums within my profession as a social worker. We connect and are able to bring more back to our community since we have the foundation of the relationship or a common love for Hood!

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HOOD PROUD

Congratulations, Classes of 2020 and 2021!

Hood held its 123rd and 124th Commencement ceremonies on the College’s Thomas Athletic Field on May 22.

Olivia G. White, Ph.D., former vice president for student life and dean of students, delivered the Commencement address for the Class of 2020. White reflected on her over 28 years of service to the College, and shared “pearls of wisdom” reminding students to celebrate diversity, be passionate, be authentic and always pay it forward to the community.

The Reverend Margaret “Peggy” Muncie ’70 spoke for the Class of 2021 ceremony.

Muncie invited students to imagine their paths into reality, painting the rest of their lives with a universal hope.

In total, 919 students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels were graduated on the day of the ceremony, with 924 guests watching in-person, and 699 virtual viewers at home. Graduates hailed from seven countries outside of the United States and 27 states plus Washington D.C.

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Commencement By the Numbers 919 924 699 113 85

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7 SPEAKERS 3 CEREMONIES

27 STATES

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AFGHANISTAN, CANADA, CHINA, INDIA, NIGERIA, SAUDI ARABIA, BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, KOSOVO, GERMANY, HUNGARY

CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEBRASKA, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, TEXAS, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WASHINGTON DC

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Reunion Weekend Hood’s 2021 Reunion Weekend took a virtual form this year due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus and vaccination rollout. While we waited and hoped that we could plan an on-campus reunion, we soon learned that as “Rome wasn’t built in a day” neither could a Hood Reunion Weekend be planned in only a month. So, we pivoted to a virtual schedule, and our alumni attended!

Following President Chapdelaine’s example of making lemonade from our pandemic citrus, over the course of the weekend, we realized that having virtual events allowed us to catch up with alumni from across the U.S. and all over the world. Martha Herbert Bounoure ’70 tuned in from the French countryside and enjoyed her Strawberry Breakfast with champagne! At Saturday night’s “Claire’s Closet Coloring Party” hosted by artist and illustrator Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves ’70, we met Las Vegas resident

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and class of 2011 alumnus David McDuffie and his new baby, Jonah. Our largest crowd logged on Friday evening for our Alumni Award celebration and AllClass Happy Hour with alumni tuning in from coast to coast!

Sunday morning’s virtual Strawberry Breakfast gave us one more opportunity to reminisce about this beloved Reunion tradition, as we compared notes on the “proper” way to eat strawberries and ice cream; the corn flakes debate lives on!

“...having virtual events allowed us to catch up with alumni from across the U.S. and all over the world.”

Nadya Aswad ’86 emailed to say: “What fun to see familiar faces on-screen and laugh and share fond memories of Hood, Frederick and our favorite dorms.

I especially enjoyed hearing about and sharing updates about family, work, fun projects and interesting volunteer activities. I look forward to the next opportunity to get together whether in-person or online!”

President Chapdelaine delivered her annual State of the College address, updating us on the successes of the past year and sharing what’s new, now and next with Hood, including the news that we are set to welcome one of the largest first-year classes in Hood’s history.

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All in all, it was a lovely weekend. Though distance may separate us, we came together to share our unique campus stories and memories, and celebrate our Hood connections at Reunion 2021.

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High Knob After a year of being cautious, staying apart for safety and connecting only virtually, you could feel the emotional excitement of finally being together!

On Saturday, May 15, local Hood alumni made up for missed hugs, laughter and chatter at our first post-pandemic in-person event.

Meeting where many of us received our dinks and learned Hood’s alma mater at the traditional Big and Lil Sis Picnic, we gathered in Gambrill State Park at the High Knob scenic overlook. The Catoctin Mountains were suddenly awash with dinks in every color as alums gathered to check in and check up on each other.

We had alumni representing classes ranging from 1956 to 2020, including sisters Cheryl Brown Dreiling ’69, H’13 and Sharon Brown Vejvoda ’71. Magaly Maurus Green ’74, M.A.’79 showed up with her original dink and High Knob name tag, and many brought their “fur babies,” including President Chapelaine who was accompanied by Hood’s “First Dog,” Nika.

Alumni Executive Board President Phill Yerby ’11 said, “After a year of only being able to meet on Zoom, it was great to see some familiar and new faces. The ‘Hood Hello’ is so much warmer in person.” BOA Chair Joy Miller Beveridge ’82 echoed Phill’s sentiments: “It was wonderful to actually see everyone. Though we both work at Frederick National Lab, I was able to finally meet Lauren Procter ‘08, M.S.’17 ’08 in person after hearing so much about her.”

Soon the trails called and reunited classmates wandered off to hike and enjoy the gorgeous weather.

Anna Maripuu Strollo ’86 beautifully summed up the prevailing sentiment of the day: “It was liberating to be with my fellow alums in the pristine and beautiful setting of High Knob. I am grateful that we could gather and celebrate togetherness as Hood alums, while also looking back and remembering being there so long ago with our newly minted dinks in our freshman year. It was a real full-circle moment.”

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Move-In Despite soggy weather, Hood College first-year students were full of hope and smiles as families and parents dropped their students off to college for the first time.

The College welcomed 334 first-year students, the largest class in college history, and 96 transfer students, combining to make the second-largest cohort of new students in school history. The new students hail from 20 states and the District of Columbia, as well as five countries. We also welcomed students with additional ties to Hood—17 are legacies and four are dependents of faculty or staff.

Welcome to our new transfer students and to the members of the Class of 2025!

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CLASS NEWS REMINISCE, UPDATE AND RECONNECT

1952 Joan Scott Hellmuth Phyllis Armstrong has enjoyed communicating with Carolyn Rusk who lives in Catonsville, MD. Phyllis says her French isn’t as strong as Carolyn’s, but they do write to each other in French in their letters. Carol Underhill Postell is enjoying living in Vero Beach, FL and just celebrated her 90th birthday with family in Chattanooga! Mary Murrie Hardy is well and happy to be living in Pittsburgh. She sold her condo in SC but can still visit daughter Diane when she needs a lake fix. Evelyn Bischoff Mitchell is officially the oldest resident in her FL village, after turning 90 this past year. COVID has kept Evelyn from travelling to MA, but she is hoping to make a trip to Boston for a few months soon. Barbara Hickman Reynolds’ husband Bill passed away in Jan.2020. Also last year, Barbara welcomed 2 new great-grandchildren. They are the grandchildren of her daughter, Anne Reynolds Gurney ‘80. Carita Ackerly Warner has been busy tutoring adults how to read, playing a little tennis and traveling when possible – mostly to NH. Carolyn Rusk reports from a beautiful day at Charlestown Senior Retirement Community. She enjoys weekly chats with Betsy Newcomer Payette at Quincy Nursing Home in Waynesboro, PA. Nancy von der Heyde Needham wrote to us on her 91st birthday. She is still living alone – in the same house for 55 years. In Oct., Nan will welcome her 5th great-grandchild! Nan Fahnline Warren has enjoyed her 10 years at Shenango on the Green. She still attends church services, watches evening TV, walks a lot and fusses with her computer. Nan is excited the Phillies are back in action! Marion Decker McCormick had to miss a vacation to Tucson, but instead spent 2 weeks with daughter Lynn and her husband Paul in Nashville.

She still volunteers at the Montgomery Area Historical Society and is the treasurer of the Homeowners Association. She is happy to be able to Zoom with her children. Kay Spear Feldmann reports that life is good for her and her beloved family. She sends her best to the Class of ’52 and hopes Hood continues to thrive! Jodie Kellogg Weddle just got out of the hospital but is doing well. She is still at home with help and family all around. Susan Geary ’79 reports that her mother Jeanne Zimmerman Gearey is always happy to see family. Susan visits with Jeanne at Freedom Village in FL often. They take trips for lunch and dinner. Jeanne’s son Bruce and his son Noah visit from VA. Your reporter, Joan

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Scott Hellmuth, has thoroughly enjoyed serving your class. However, she is unable to continue to do so. If you would like to take over, please contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Engagement at alumoffice@hood.edu or 301-696-3700.

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1953 Johanna Chait Essex 516-487-1883 johalessex@gmail.com Congratulations to Kelsey Chandler Bird ’22 for receiving the Johanna Chait Essex prize in early childhood education. Sincere condolences to Shirley Dana Few upon the loss of her sister, Penelope Broughton. Sincere condolences to the family of Helen Hersperger Magaha, who passed away in April 2021. I received a long note from Margy Brown Barati. The lockdown from COVID has been a challenge, but CCRC has begun to open and activities are beginning to resume. Bill is managing his Parkinson’s fairly well, but his lack of vision due to glaucoma and macular degeneration is a problem.

Margy still drives and has managed to keep up with paperwork etc. She would love to visit Hood, but their traveling days are over. Shirley Dana Few moved from a cottage to an apartment last June –she has 1 great-grandchild, Jack, who is 18 months old [Dana’s grandson]. Three of her grandchildren live and work in Durham, 1 in Wyoming, 2 in Charlotte and 1 in Raleigh, 1 in Brooklyn, 1 in Wilmington--computers are a wonderful way to keep in touch. They are looking forward to a family beach trip in Aug. Elaine Green Powell and Dave are also in a CCRC and were under tight control during the virus, but the new rules are more open and relaxed. Their 3 families are well, although the virus did cause problems among the college-aged grandchildren. They plan to return to NH for the summer. Dorothy Joyce Coffin turned 90 in Jan., but lives independently in RI, in the same home she has lived in since 1960. Her daughter Cathy lives nearby, and someone else also helps with rides to appointments, etc. Her other daughter Patty lives in UT and her son is completing his last year of orthopedic surgery residency in NYC. Besides using a cane or walker as needed, her only difficulty is the loss of sight in 1 eye—but she does manage to read books on her Kindle. She is looking forward to spending days on the beach in RI this summer. Pat Lloyd Fordham had an estate sale in Jan., and then put her house up for sale. As soon as she has a buyer, she plans to move to KS to live with her daughter.

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She is looking into houses for them to purchase. Pat is looking forward to seeing old friends and new adventures. Buffie McKim Powell is full of all kinds of good news—she is the proud great-grandmother of James Allen Holland lll, born in Jan. 2021. Her granddaughter, Pierson Shaver, graduated from NC State cum laude. Buffie spoke to Nancy Brown Kohlheyer, and because Brownie is an American citizen who had been vaccinated, she can leave Belgium to visit the states and then return at a later date. Beverly Rosenberg Sager is planning to go back to La Jolla in Aug. for a month. Someone who graduated from Hood 3 classes after us [Gayle Bart Baylin ’56] now lives in her condo—it is a small world. Phoebe Webb Jensen has moved to Tucson (626 S. MORDASINI Pl, 85701; phone is 646-209-2727. She moved to be closer to her 3 children who live in Tucson. While she misses the people and all the activities she enjoyed in NYC, it was time to move--and she is looking forward to new activities and new friends. Sheila Seigel Asher has moved from the home they lived in for 27 years into a beautiful apartment in East Boca and can see the gorgeous views of Ft. Lauderdale from her patio. Moving has been hard, but once everything is unpacked and put in place, things will be easier. Hal and I are fine—our children got online etc. to find out where we could get the vaccine and took us there— Hal and I both drive, but they didn’t want us driving into the city. [Hal had an accident with his car in Nov. and the kids don’t want him to drive distances etc.,].

COVID has kept us just about housebound, except for shopping, etc., so we have done a lot of reading, HGTV watching and now that summer is almost here, some gardening—everything is blooming, and the colors are gorgeous. I did send out a mailing via USPS, but I have a feeling a lot of it was lost along the way—will try to do better next time—Jo.

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Jean Baker Weikert 717.624.3960 Thank you for the response for our news column.

Your positive cards, letters and phone calls are much appreciated. This, “because of you (and me) or in spite of you (and me)” the following proceeds: (adapted quote from the Rev.Greg Rapp.) It is always poignant to hear from a family member.

Donna McDowell Boswell’s son Scott wrote of Donna’s passing in early April 2020. Donna had participated in childcare before an incapacitating back injury. A wonderful phone call from Kaye

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one thing you wish you had known after graduation?

It’s ok to fail, just keep trying and exploring. – Erin Lukas ’07 Maggie Thomas ’15, MBA’18

Petersen Boothman relayed she walks daily.

Still living at P.O. Box 187, 171 Ruggles Hill Road, Hardwick, MA. Her husband passed away 2 years ago. She no longer has the llama farm. Two younger women use her paddock for their horses, preventing isolation on her farm. A gratifying letter from Susan Clement Christie with an encouraging reaction to the little garden seeds. She and Ed are still in their retirement home after 22 years! Ed, 91, is still able to drive with AZ state’s blessing. Kudos to their children who help with weekly cleaning. Sue and Ed continue to do shopping and cooking. No big trips or flights anymore. They avoid altitudes of 4000 feet. A granddaughter is applying to colleges and universities for pre-med, gaining amazement for her perseverance. Arriving from Oceanside, CA, a most welcome handwritten letter from Barbara Coleman.

She told of her busy life resulting with daughter Valerie who gains praise. Grandson Nicholas studies Mandarin for his master’s thesis. Barbara devoted time for Baltimore TV show (NMAL, ABC @ 10:30am on weekdays) “Here’s Barbara.” Later in Washington, DC, showed activity as an agent who also hosted dinner parties for the Nixon cabinet at her home. She visited former President Johnson at their TX ranch. Barbara still has her manuscript from a book she wrote. It remains unpublished despite several efforts to have her varied life experiences, including Hood memories, in print. Good news includes her longtime friend who is a pathologist at Scripps Hospital. After 67 years since 1954 graduation, it’s so great to also speak by phone.

Hood awarded to Barbara an honorary degree. Carol Schwarz Fitch in Westwood, MA remains in touch despite aging and enduring as all of us through the virus epidemic. Nolah Sawyer Fulk new address: 6541 Box Elder Loop, Gainesville, VA 20155. Nolah is learning that moving is stressful and says that her “poor old body” isn’t handling it very well. Kudos to Nolah adjusting to a virtual estate sale of many antiques and large family home with her continuing physical therapy. Nolah planned the move with daughter Michelle and son-in-law. Betty Remsberg Decoligny announces a new great-granddaughter, Effie May, born May 22, 2021, to triplet granddaughter Kelly and Zack Keller. 8lbs, 14 oz., 21 ½ inch long, dark blue eyes and light brown hair baby girl born at Frederick, MD hospital. Marilyn Ogden Heath and Al keep in touch with 3 children, Nicole, Alan and Jason, and 6 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren are married. They also have 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Darryl A. Demaris humors us with using “Mari” as her “arty” name. “Mari” wrote of sister Betsy Johnson Schwegman ’55 living in Neosho, MO. Mari visits Betsy and wishes she lived closer. Elizabeth “Penny” Hapgood Noepel resides at Apt. 263 (second floor with balcony) at Kimball

Farms, 235 Walker St. Lenox, MA 01240. Penny feels blessed to have daughter Kate and family 20 miles away in Pittsfield. Daughter Lucy Noepel ’87 is also a Hood grad. Kimball Farms is a senior retirement community complex of 150 apartments in independent living. Beautifully landscaped, residents enjoy a lovely central dining room and meals with friends of choice. Penny tells of varied activities: singing in choir and active in walking group. Patricia Sabin Sprague, (P.O. Bo 3212, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-3212) glowingly tells of beauty of surroundings with seasonal natural activities (skiing, swimming) in contrast to former urban NY living. Call from Nancy Lee Sharon Stone also elevated my spirits! A new address, she moved from New Cumberland, PA to a continuing care community; 21 Kindred Place, Annville, PA 17003; landline 717-867-8521 & cell phone 717-599-2778.

Three sons! Nancy Davis Sackman and husband George enjoyed reading our Uno Alta Volta note with seed card. Nancy showed him our 1954 touchstone.

They share apprehension for the next fire season as they needed to evacuate and then safely return to their 684 Beneva Drive #61 Santa Rose, CA 95409 home. Prayers shared by all.

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Decr. I play bridge and cribbage in our small pods, but do not go out to stores. Three cheers for Instacart! I wish someone could tell me something about Sue Truby Peterson and Merry Jo Sorensen Harris. I sent Sue a Xmas card and asked her family to let me know but heard nothing. I still live in my condo, on my own; walking is a little difficult due to neuropathy and protein in my white blood count, but I still manage to enjoy each day. Alice Riddle Metry: Fred responded: Sadly, Alice had a stroke on April 25. The doctor described the stroke as life threatening but not life ending. She is currently in the stroke ICU at a local hospital. She was on a ventilator, but it was removed April 27. She is awake and aware of us when we are there. She perks up when we talk to her; she reacts to things that we tell her. She attempts to say some words; it is very difficult for her to get much sound out. Carolyn Stevens Amstutz: I’m okay and very thankful that I am living at Edgewood retirement community during the pandemic. I haven’t seen my England daughter and family for about a year-anda-half and have only seen my Albany daughter just briefly. However, I will be there for Mother’s Day this weekend; I’m looking forward to spending time with her, her husband and two boys. I no longer am driving, thanks to macular degeneration, and I’m now forced to give up bridge. However, thanks to audiobooks and an iPad and a magnifying glass I’m still current! I understand that Sue Truby Peterson is in the assisted living area of our community. I have not yet seen her, since we have, until recently, not been able to visit. Tanie Strohecker White: I live in Hudson, Ohio, close to Cleveland and Akron, and would love to see or hear from anyone in the area.

Genie Smith Durland: I will have my 86th birthday tomorrow and happy to still be doing fine. Bill was 90 in March and he’s doing fine too. Our granddaughter Delia just graduated from medical school. Another granddaughter Xochitl is in her 2nd year of law school and on Law Journal. We anticipate a move back down south to Trinidad, CO where we lived for 18 years prior to moving to Colorado Springs and then Littleton. We are very happy to be getting out of the city with crazy traffic and overflowing gun violence and back to the boondocks where it’s quiet and there is gorgeous scenery out of every window. The only black mark on all this happiness is the death of our 14-year-old grandson Amari in April from complications after surgery. He was a ray of sunshine in our lives. He had Down syndrome and had the happy, playful, sunny disposition of such children. His dad, our son Chris, is devastated and grieving mightily but working hard to get past it. Mimi Spaulding Keyser: We are still at Oakhurst; everyone has had their shots and we are free to go wherever we want without masks. Don continues to work in our garden, and we are involved a lot in our community. I’ve tried

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to get in touch with Dot Hofstadter Lewis through her daughter but have not heard anything from her.

Barbara Kauffman Harrison: I was able to go to Frederick recently and have lunch with Barbara Thomas Yinger, Norie Heston Shipley and some other friends from our high school years. Sadly, I lost my husband John in Oct. I’m grateful that his daughter and son and my daughters have all been very supportive but there is a big empty space in our family. Sylvia Blackburn Felcyn: Our son George and family are moving to El Salvador in July for two or three years because his wife works for the World Bank. George will be working remotely for his law firm. We have not seen his family for 18 months. This is frightening for us. Nancy White Tressel Brown passed away June 23, 2021, at Friendship Village of South Hills in Pittsburgh. Molly Smith Sperandio: My landline has been taken over by gremlins and I only answer calls if I see a known name on the monitor.

Otherwise, I just may say upon answering that phone what my friend “T” says, “Identify yourself before I answer you!” Sweet. I’m finally fully vaccinated with the new Novavax vaccine, still in clinical trial, so not given publicly until the study is over next year. I’m attending church, volunteering at one of my theaters, still masked and social distancing in some venues.

I flew to CA for my granddaughter’s receipt of her master’s in marriage and family therapy–always good to see my son and grands and relatives out there. I’m looking forward to two road trips to PA, Bethlehem in July and Willow Valley in Oct. As to health and memory: I’m better than some, not as good as others, but moving forward with a smile on my face!

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Jeb Bennett Moran enjoyed seeing Bob and Carol Huelson Warrington when they came to FL during the winter months. Jeb plans to visit family this summer in MD. She and Jo Olmstead Witherington have signed up to take a Viking Cruise to the Mediterranean in June 2022, that was postponed from 2021. Anne Ricky Merrick Vosti is looking forward to 3 great-grand babies arriving in May! She also recommends a book by Dr. Vivek Murthy, discussing “The Healing Power of Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.” Isolation during the pandemic has been particularly difficult for most of us. Amelia Lauck Rothermel was looking forward to meeting their 3rd great-grandchild. Health issues curtail her mobility, but Jim is a wonderful caregiver. Carole Moore White and Fritz moved to a retirement area 46

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near Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in Dec. 2019. He was in remission from multiple myeloma. He never got his strength back and passed away July 23, 2020. Carole says that he will be remembered by many classmates for his special taxi service, especially those who lived in Shriner. 2020 was not a good year for Carole. Both of her twin brothers also died. She keeps busy with the activities offered where she lives but must admit to feeling her age some days. My granddaughter Gracie graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota on June 6 and granddaughter Julia in Ohio was married on May 1. Life in WI has been about the same as the rest of the country. The following is a quote from Jeb’s recent email: “I’m choosing not to comment on all the stresses from the past year. It doesn’t help. I will continue to pray and ask God to bless America.” I couldn’t agree more!

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1961 Martha Kaiser Canner plcanner39@gmail.com Katharine Baum Wolpe kwolpe@gmail.com Nancy Brown Braudrick missed her granddaughter’s 8th grade graduation last year and feared she would miss her grandson’s graduation ceremony this year. She is not online, and so will miss our 60th class reunion, but hopes for an informational booklet about it. Adrienne Mayfield Darden and her husband Jesse moved from ME to Brightview Westminster Ridge community in MD. She communicates with Nancy Ford Van der Walde and Shirley Garrett Haley. Sally Bennett Edwards retired from working

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for the Farmington Valley Herald in April 2020 and spent 4.5 months on Cape Cod. She and her husband William will celebrate their 60th anniversary in June 2021. They have 5 children and 9 grandchildren, all of whom are doing well. She still plays tennis and will go to Cape Cod again this summer. She will miss the reunion because she does not Zoom. Judy Arenson Friedman hopes to see everyone on Zoom at our 60th reunion. Anne Bierstein Grenfell has finished writing her autobiography, Legacy of Love.

She has returned to her tutoring jobs. She engages in regular walking, yoga and aerobics. She has resumed crocheting. Anne is planning a trip this summer to St. Anthony, Newfoundland, birthplace of her husband Kinlock Grenfell, who passed away in 1996.

Anne’s husband was the son of Sir Wilfred Grenfell (1865-1940), who came from England in 1892 to provide the 1st medical services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. His work expanded and eventually included establishing hospitals, schools, orphanages and industrial work projects. Dr. Grenfell was knighted in 1927. His home in St. Anthony is now the Grenfell House Museum, administered by the Canadian National Historical Society. Shirley Garrett Haley is happy to be fully vaccinated and visiting her family again. She is looking forward to travels to visit friends. Vivian Bruckel Harvey flew home from Guatemala in June 2020 and plans to return in early Nov. She is offering a group travel experience for Feb. 1120, 2022. Eight women have signed up already and she invites all of us to join them. Brenda Sheaffer Hillard and husband Ray have settled in the Moravian Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lititz, PA. They have lots of free time now! Carole Gorchoff Paul will be spending reunion weekend in the vicinity of Santa Fe, NM. She and Albert are planning to travel to Switzerland and Greece in Sept. All her nearest and dearest are healthy and happy. She is looking forward to seeing a movie in a movie theater again.

Dotty Willis Rainwater is still kayaking and riding her bike. Larryetta McWilliams Schall passed away on March 27, 2021 in Williamsburg, VA. We send our condolences to her family. She lived in AZ with her husband, who died on July 12, 2018. She moved to Williamsburg in Dec. 2019 to be closer to her granddaughter and great-grandchildren. She taught at St. Leo Univ. online until she was 80 and enjoyed book clubs, fine art and jazz. Sandy Murphy Schmidt and husband Bob continue to enjoy the good life and each other at the Charlestown Retirement in Catonsville, MD. They have turned 1 of the bedrooms in their 2-bedroom apartment into a den/office with desks, a wall of bookcases and a sofa. They are planning a New England (Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island) cruise in 2022. She and Bob host quarterly family dinners for their nieces and nephews.

The dinners are fun and a good way to get them all together. She and Bob also frequent all the new and their favorite Baltimore restaurants on a regular basis.

Katharine Baum Wolpe is relieved that New York city is progressively re-opening after the COVID virus crisis. She attended Sunday church services, her Demo-

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Enjoy it all because it moves quickly.

What’s one thing you wish you had known after graduation?

–Lisa Roney ’70 Trust yourself and your instincts, you can do it!

–Julie Loy ’11 Julia Sirak Pacilli ’03

cratic club meetings, and her Israel-Palestine reading group on Zoom. Now she can attend church in person and do weekly gardening in the churchyard. She and her companion Philip visit twice a week, traveling by subway. They have been able to see 3 Oscar-winning movies. Marty Kaiser Canner and husband Paul are thankful to have received the COVID vaccine through a program arranged by the administration of the Charlestown Retirement Community.

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Pam: Walt and I are lucky to have our children and their families close by. We will celebrate our 58th anniversary in Sept. Linda Macdonough Morrow: This has been a year of what we DIDN’T do: No travel, no weddings. Watched webinars on forestry and learned how to take care of trees on my farm.

Ann Holmes Flatt: Now 4.5 years away from my bone marrow transplant to treat acute myeloid leukemia, I am thankful for my selfless donor!

Since husband’s death, sold my house, moved to apartment at my son’s home in Sterling, MA. Many happy hours with his 10-year-old twins. Elizabeth Kovacs Dudley Washburn: We’ve moved: OR to San Marcos, CA, closer to family. Happy with downsizing to a 55+ community and time to ponder life’s big questions. How blessed we are at this age.

Sarah Enos Karpowitz: 5 grandchildren--3 boys, 2 girls. I still am part-time caregiver for a company in Milwaukee. Widowed for 36 years, I am grateful for son, his wife and daughter and daughter’s husband.

Am blessed in this life stage. Judith Simonsen Ziobro: Ed and I are healthy but missing contact with friends and family. It may only be 14 months of COVID separation but to 10-year-old grandkids, that is a big chunk of their lifetimes. Matile West Hugo: The choir met in the church parking lot on May 28 for the 1st time since COVID, wearing masks and sitting 6 ft apart. Twenty of us sang on Zoom in the “virtual choir” this year. Caroline Fischer Giles: We love our cottage on Martha’s Vineyard, the beautiful beaches, coves and trails. Met Regina Schlank Pyle for lunch in Boston a few weeks ago. Hope many of us can attend our 60th Reunion next June.

Elizabeth Decker Rogers: I tripped walking my dog on March 8, fractured my patella. I learned that my house has too many stairs and levels, is too small to accommodate me and my family who are moving here as I look for a more accessible place.

Jody Merritt Watson: We are looking forward to some lovely days together with our families at our

summer cottage on Panther Pond in Raymond, ME. It was built by Peter’s family in the ’50s and still standing! Marvia Slade Perreault: I am going to WI in June for 2 grandkids’ graduations--1 high school, the other college. At the end of July, I’m taking my whole family for a week of lobster eating in ME! Betty Appel Bailey: After an early career as a schoolteacher, I started 1 of the 1st women-owned financial planning businesses in San Diego; it proved very successful. We live in Vista, CA with daughter and family living closeby. Judy Hammond Blatchford: Park and I are moving to Dunwoody Village, a nice retirement community where we have several friends we’ve known in our 42 years in PA. We’ll still spend our summers at our camp in the Adirondacks. Nancy Turner Heckscher: I’m reading a lot, gardening, Zooming all my judging meetings.

I’m coming out of a multi-myeloma challenge and Ben with Parkinson’s. Looking forward to seeing some family this summer. Penny Misierian Mardoian: I became a Stephen Minister in April and was pleased to have son Richard by my side. Plan on seeing Teal West Hugo who lives 45 miles south in summer. Hard to believe this is my 67th summer here. Barbara Arthur Pretzsch: Sold our 3-bedroom, bought a 5-bedroom house on 2 acres with shop for Bob’s puttering. Love watching ducks, Canadian geese and turtles visiting pond. We fostered, then adopted two beagles undergoing heartworm treatment. Regina Schlank Pyle: Through COVID, I remained fortunate to have close circle of friends in my building and neighborhood. Continued to serve as a trustee for my condo association and as director for a nonprofit working to reduce educational gap of underserved children in Boston. Susie Watkins Freund: Left Hood after 2 years, attended Boston Univ. then earned a master’s at Columbia.

I was a researcher for display companies and did museum and historical site entries. Married, raised 5 children, have 16 grandchildren. Sara “Sally” Zimmerman: Sold my 3-bedroom house in Tampa in May and downsized to a one-bedroom in a 55+ community in Frederick, MD where I’m closer to family north and west. Moved far too much stuff, still working on the downsizing.

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1963 Dottie Snyder Engle dengle3699@aol.com Congratulations, sisters, we made it through the pandemic and now it’s time to celebrate or 80th birthdays. It seemed like a long siege while we were going through it, but now it’s like, “where did time go?” I think some of you really made the best of the bad situation. I am amazed at your replies

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about the things you did. Before I get into the good stuff, I want to apologize for having missed getting news in the last couple of columns. I must have had my wires with Hood twisted. The 1st person I called for news was Bobby Rickman, who suggested that I ask for positive activities our resourceful classmates engaged in to pass the time. I wish I could put in every word you wrote because the accounts were amazing. Most started with, “I didn’t do anything” then launched into details. Bobby spent time making animal-like paths around her hall, cleaning out files, but in the process, came upon a lot of memories especially from the 50th anniversary booklet that Dottie Hussennetter Ritz put together. And she wrote a lot of notes to friends and her obituary, but the funeral home said they cannot print lies. Bobby said she died in the arms of Paul Neuman. Several ladies said nothing new except for grandkid news.

Nancy Craven Jacobus reported that granddaughter Sarah graduated from Western Carolina Univ. and another granddaughter Lauren will enter NC State, both biology majors. Sue Gibbons lives with her daughter and 3 teenage grands who were missing regular school. Sue worked at a food bank and did some cross stitching. Katie Anderson Houchens says 1 of her grandchildren is at Dartmouth and another graduated from Brown and is staying on to get a master’s. Kathy says she and Dave are staying active mentally and physically, and proof is that Kathy belongs to a poetry group which published a book of poetry, “Around the Table: Poems by Four Women” available at blurp.com and this was before the pandemic. She also wrote some COVID-related themes. “Breath” has been published by Ohio State as a part of a project called “Dwelling During the Pandemic.” Links to the poetry book as well as the OSU online poem project: https://bit.ly/3Bt9qKG. Kathy would love a call, text or visit: 614-329-2324. Sue Oster Robinson says that Dave and her iPad have been her salvation through all this. Zoom to church, 3 hours of Zoom for rug hooking, Zooming with Dave’s classmates, painting in a watercolor class and knitting, the later 2 at Homewood where they live and feel well taken care of at Plum Creek. They took a weekend in the fall and 1 in the spring to visit the Eastern Shore for crab cakes and a visit to Jo Cissel Doyle. Jo avoided isolation by walking with 3 neighbors which they did for 14 months.

She also had Zoom meetings with several book groups, a spiritual group, tai chi classes and Association for Lifelong Learning courses and her mahjong friends have started playing again. Betty Siegmund Kirkner says that after 5 months of

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only venturing out to get her newspaper, in Nov. she was able to get back in the pool. She is a certified arthritis aquatics exercise instructor and classes have resumed for 2 days a week and hopefully, more days soon. Kay Feldman ’52, who has been a long-time member of the swimming group and just celebrated her 90th birthday, looking much younger. The group has Friday lunches and Betty says with 10 women chatting, you realize the group likes to exercise their jaws as well as its joints. Helen Buss Mitchell is sad to report that she lost her soulmate Joe and hasn’t been the same since, but she is still teaching philosophy at Howard Community College. She participates in water aerobics and keeps her life structured. Ellie Meyer Pandorf Went walking with her husband and dog in the woods daily and kept up with friends at a distance. Sue Hill Richards Zoomed with Carolyn Maxwell, Margie Kipp for 3 hours, 1st connection in years. She also went through thousands of slides of her family, many on carousels, left to her by her dad. Made the tedious times all worthwhile. Dinny Ingrey Allen said she didn’t even sew one mask but received a bunch.

She says there is no vaccine for turning 80! Mary Verdella Wagner Nelson is planning a trip with her daughter and grandsons to MT where they will take a lot of hikes, at least the boys will! She has 3 marvelous grandsons. Her cabin in ME demands much work, but the family will help. Gail Kloeblen Spertzal continues to take marvelous trips and barely made it home from a cruise when the pandemic hit. She’s been painting pastels, taking online photography classes and working with her gardening club to raise money. She is lucky that she lives in the same condo as her sister Bonnie Hagerman ‘65 who taught at Hood. Louise Fisher Waynant has amazing children and grandchildren (are we surprised?) A granddaughter had a scale- down wedding near Thurmont and plan a “bigger party” later. Her daughter and son-in-law are scientists at Johns Hopkins and the granddaughters have great jobs. Louise is still teaching at Goucher College and did church and community volunteering, all online. Sally Schaeffer Morse and husband Al are hoping to rebook 2 canceled trips from last year and have learned how big-time artists “mix” tapes. They record their parts for church anthems for the choir and the director tries to make them sound good (hiding Sally’s parts?) She’s made 583 masks, did a lot of cooking and said she’s now on a diet. She is grateful for all the blessing we have had. Mary Ann Holloway Ford, still the political activist, is active in RISE, an immigrant and empowerment coalition in Frederick. They signed onto a lawsuit 48

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against the sheriff for illegal traffic stop against a Latino resident, lobbied for an Immigrant Affairs Commission, and has now returned to teaching, planning and directing the ESL program in Frederick Co. Jane McCann Walsh is dreaming of all the wonderful trips she’s had in the past 20 years and mourning the death of her very good Hood buds, Jane Danner Dibbern and Sandy Willison Wunderly. We also lost Linda Coomb Claussen. Lin Chait Solomon says that her husband›s grandparents died in 1918 of influenza.

This year’s Passover sedar was an improvement from the Zoom Seder of 2020. (Lin invited Brenda Eklund Pearson and me to visit her family on Long Island in 1965 over Passover and we got to participate in the Seder. Lin has been tutoring online, knitting, meeting with friend for lunch, and enjoying the beautiful spring flowers and trees.

She has family nearby and sees them a lot and had renewed her theater subscriptions for the fall.

Hope springs eternal? Verna Larsen Lyons was closeby and they kept together. She and her husband adopted a kitten that was great company on boring days. Her husband reads all the time, so no difference, but she gained 20 lbs. Too much good cooking, not enough good exercising!

Daughter-in-law arranged for Verna’s sisters and cousins to fly in for Verna’s best birthday ever. She hopes to travel back to Morocco in June to visit a friend. Annie Godman Tannenbaum and Don have explored Japan, South Korea and most of Southeast Asia in the last 2 years. They arrived back shortly before COVID. Sadly, their best man succumbed to COVID. It was an especially trying time for Don because he was not allowed to visit and went from being the POA to executor. Edmond Lacroix, a Korean War veteran, was finally interred in Arlington on April 14, 2021. Our sympathies.

Brenda Eklund Pearson has 2 granddaughters near her in San Diego, who are great dancers and excelling in lots of performances. As for me, thanks so much for your replies. I am sorry I had to boil them down, such interesting activities. Well, I haven’t broken anything lately! Robin and I are headed to Jackson Hole, WY, on June 9. I booked tickets into Jackson and back from Salt Lake City.

Oops! No rental cars in Jackson Hole, so after waiting a few hours, we’ll continue to SLC. The next day, we will hit the ground running, actually driving in a car I think they believed I want to buy.

Good grief! $1800 plus for June 6/9 through 6/22.

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Barbara Maly Fish 919.475.8301 barb2fish@yahoo.com Since their retirement 21 years ago, Dave and Carol Hottenstein Parker have lived in Logan County, OH, longer than they have ever lived anywhere during their marriage. She plays golf, enjoys quilting, reads an average of 10 books per month, and plays duplicate bridge several times a month. At 78, she admits to having grey hair and arthritis, but is glad to be able to continue to be active. Another classmate who enjoys duplicate bridge is Betsy Beachley Winger.

When her husband retired, the Wingers moved to central FL, where they enjoyed 13 happy years. After his sudden death, however, and too many hurricanes, Betsy and her daughter moved to central PA 3 years ago. Not wanting to own another home, Betsy moved to a CCRC and enjoys independent living in a comfortable cottage. Her daughter was able to land a job as HR director for Hershey Entertainment and bought a home only half an hour away from Betsy. Besides duplicate bridge, Betsy participates in many activities like glass fusing, water exercise and walking nearby trails. Kathy Felin Halpert reports that the pandemic brought big changes in people’s lives, but she and her twin, my Hood half-sister Carol Felin Fidler and their “oh-so-far-away families” came through just fine. Kathy lives in PA, Carol lives in CA, and both were looking forward to a visit in June. Kathy’s usual volunteer activities--running an art program for her former school district and serving as a master gardener--disappeared but will be coming back, she hopes, along with more family visits. She wrote, “A lovely step-granddaughter’s wedding at the end of May sure helped to open the path back to more normal life.” Melinda Elliott Carlisle still works in the real estate business in Mystic, CT but has also become an Arctic enthusiast. Recent travels have taken her to Antarctica, the Canadian High Arctic/Greenland, and twice to stand at the North Pole, 1 by way of helicopter from an ice camp in the North Atlantic and then crushing an endless expanse of polar ice up to 12 feet thick aboard the nuclear Russian icebreaker 50 Years of Liberty from Murmansk, Russia. That last trip meant 12 “magnificent” days in the ice with many polar bear sightings. Just before the pandemic, Melinda took the Golden Eagle train from Moscow to St. Petersburg with a side trip to the Ice Hotel in Norway, enjoying king crab ice fishing, dog sledding

A job is a job, not your life.

–Jen Jones ’06 Hood connections are forever. A bond that can’t be broken.

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and the Northern Lights. She concluded philosophically, “Life is indeed different these days–not what we expected–but we adapted and notwithstanding all the difficulties, life is always filled with promise and with God’s blessing.” Tom and Ellen Roberts Glaccum left Stanley, ID for a few weeks and visited friends in AZ for a break from wintry weather. Back in Stanley, Ellen wrote, “We’re home now and the days are much warmer, the snow’s about gone from the valley floor, migrant birds are returning, wildflowers are blooming, and cow elk are gathering in small maternal herds for calving time in early June.” So that’s why Ellen lives in ID! Like many of us, the Glaccums have a brilliant granddaughter who will attend college in the fall, in her case Central FL U, where she plans to study marine biology. Mary Jo Sottile Manning reported that she and her family are slowly climbing out of the COVID cocoon, which was actually quite tolerable for them because their son and his family spent the summer and Mary Jo’s sister and brotherin-law were nearby. In May, the Mannings took their 1st post-pandemic plane trip when they visited their daughter’s family in CA, their 1st non-Zoom visit in 14 months. Mary Jo lives in SC near Marylou Herrmann Foley and Eleanor Berklite Harris and their spouses, and they all planned to meet again soon. JoAnn Winer Sutton, like many of us, spent the past year lying low and successfully staying healthy. Ann McMillan Shuman lives near JoAnn in FL and Kelly Ebert Henderson was vacationing in the area, so the three of them got together for lunch and a happy afternoon of sharing memories. Like JoAnn and Mary Jo, I (Barb Maly Fish) was able to visit with a classmate recently. In May, my husband Peter and I travelled to Columbia, TN for a memorial service and had dinner with Sally Erb Soisson, one of the many Shriner mischief-makers who lived in that old dorm.

Sally and I entertained Peter with stories about those happy, innocent days of yore.

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1966 Dianne Beebe Barske eldibarske@gmail.com It was not the 55th reunion of our Hood class that we had envisioned; COVID pushed it to a virtual happening. All things considered--it was a successful, happy 2-hour experience. I was unable to attend the Zoom gathering, back in AK for a friend’s memorial service at the time. Big thanks to Judy Messina for taking notes for me, and to Ginny Wheeler Jones, who once again stepped up to plan a reunion for our class. Ginny reported that 15 classmates took part in the reunion and to-date our Shared Lifetime Class Giving totaled $1,581,221. Our class gift for this year, as of mid-June, amounted to $45,690.

Here is a short summary of news shared by each of the 15 Zoom participants. Betty Schmidt Martin (Gainesville, FL) has been in contact with Pat Vozar Bailey. Betty and husband Harry will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, with their 3 children and 6 grandchildren attending. Susan Worth Fiala (Forest Hill, MD) is treasurer of her church, works with Meals on Wheels and does lots of needlepoint. She and husband John have been married for 54 years and have 3 grandchildren. Harriet Rudman Weiner (Baltimore) has 2 sons and daughters-in-law and 6 grandchildren. Her husband Alan is deceased. Terri Petrillo Connolly (Portland, CT) has 3 children in Alexandria, VA, a son in CT and a son in Fort Myers, FL. Terri works with hospice at the Middlesex Hospital in CT. Her older daughter recently adopted a baby. Suzanne Roth (Birchrunville,PA) lives in a small village 35 miles west of Philadelphia. She is on the national committee of the Garden Club of America and is dedicated to conservation. She has 5 grandchildren.

Sarah Bruce (Hartland, VT) retired from Towson Univ. in 2015, and moved to VT, where she teaches medical terminology part time and is chair of her town’s energy committee. She’s been busy on Zoom hosting exercise classes and attends church services and the garden club. Marilyn Boyer (Belfast, ME) lives in Belfast with her daughter and son-in-law. She is a garden club member and a member of conservation groups. Marilyn has done historical conservation work as an assistant to an archeologist. Nancy Frederickson Sherlin (Garland, TX) had been teaching home economics in Montgomery County, MD when the Army sent her husband to TX in 1957. They moved to the city of Dallas, and Nancy worked for the city until she retired in 2006. She loves doing stained glass projects and taking part in an annual renaissance fair. Barbara Trogler Lidle (West Chester, PA) retired several years ago as the assistant director of the West Chester public library. Working with her church and Community Volunteers in Medicine keeps her busy.

Her adult daughter lives with her, and her son and daughter-in-law live in Minneapolis, MN. During the Zoom session, she discovered that she and Suzanne Roth live close enough to each other in PA to plan to get together. Ann Johnson Kupferberg (Leesburg, FL) lives close to her granddaughter in FL and enjoys having fun with her. Pat Kehoe Tylander (Alexandria, VA) met Harriet Rudman Weiner for lunch recently.

Pat had never gotten a Hood ring, and Harriet gave her a Hood class ring. That is happy Hood news! Sally Wislar Farneth (Portland, ME) had family visiting at her home in Maine. Carole Ann Kemp Lovett (Lady Lake, FL) lives in The Villages, and announces that her favorite mode of transportation is her golf cart! Judy Messina (New York, NY) continues on the Hood Board of Trustees and is now board president. As Ginny FA LL 2 021

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Wheeler Jones states, “We are all proud that Judy represents our class in the Hood of today.” Judy’s husband is deceased. Her children are moving to CA and New Zealand. Ginny Wheeler Jones (Annapolis, MD and Hernando, FL) tends to stay near Annapolis for Navy football games and migrates to FL for the winters. She is hoping for a Hood class gathering on FL’s west coast soon. “It could include Betty Schmidt Martin, Carole Ann Kemp Lovett and Ann Johnson Kupferberg. A winter gathering could include Pat Kehoe Tylander and Terri Petrillo Connolly.” I’m sure Ginny would want any others from our class headed to FL to let her know so that they could be included. Thank you to all who were able to participate in a successful Zoom reunion, classmates gathered virtually from far and wide! When we can meet once again, face-to-face, for a reunion, Zoom may be an added component.

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Judy Lehman Ballinger looks forward to seeing her grands and visiting with her Aunt Ruth Blattenburger ’41. Recently, I began to create fused glass items. I Zoom with a monthly chanting group where I see Kris Campbell Joyce. Lynn Ferry Moore “I never have exciting news so I do not report. I am just an ordinary housewife who retired in 1995 from a hilarious series of jobs ranging from delivering singing telegrams to processing insurance claims. No PhD. No hot-shot career. Just a lovely husband (of 51 years), 2 grown kids, 2 grandkids. People are welcome to find me on Facebook as Lynn Moore.” Judy Donaldson Jefferis “Thankfully, life on my WY ranch was little impacted by the virus. The angus cattle are grazing on the mountainsides, and I am busy getting a number of horses ready to sell. I am active with my church and teaching ladies’ bible studies here and in Unionville, PA, where I live from Sept- Dec. each year. I have

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spent a lot of time driving to catch up with my children, 10 grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.”

Cynde Swanson Lawson continues to enjoy life since retiring. “I have time to enjoy 8 grandchildren.

Another excitement was the wedding of son Shandy to his high school sweetheart; was reacquainted with Ruth Conger Crespi through several outdoor visits.

Looking forward to visiting Sally Raube Chandler.

Had mild COVID in Jan.--am much better!” Pat Rosner Kearns “I’m now a DC resident and jumped on the 1st plane to visit my grands in CA--all this followed by a visit to grands in GA. Next trip is to CT for a baby shower. Getting the vaccine was a ‘get out of jail free’ card. I’m collecting tours for singles brochures so if anyone has suggestions.” Laurie Seymour Carlson “The worst part of the pandemic was not seeing my family. My salvation during the lockdown was being part of a team of mask makers that made/donated 75,000 masks. And I started the new year with a new hip! Thankfully, back to ‘normal.’” Beth Costello Hobby “Looking back over the past year, there were advantages to lockdown.

I was able to do artwork almost every day—quite a luxury! That made it easier for me to tell myself that I could put off doing the laundry and other tasks around the house. (Alas, nothing really came of my doodling around except mounds of laundry, dust bunnies and piles of detritus that appeared out of thin air!). Cheryl Wray Kirk I had a rough time with health problems and injuries. Husband Gene started a major decline 20 months ago--now in assisted living. I have downsized into an apartment. Living near Ocean City, I am close to the beach, ponies at Assateague, bird watching and enjoying sunrises and sunsets.”

Sylvia White “After 35 years in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle), Michael and I moved to a retirement community in Greensboro, NC. Packing up and moving during a pandemic was quite nerve-wracking. Keep in touch Carol Brink and Ann Gearing.” Johanna Van Wert Thompson Michael and I continue to enjoy retirement in Williamsburg, VA. We hope to take an AK land/cruise trip in 2022 with our entire family. This year 2 grandchildren (twins) will be attending UVA and VA TECH—archrivals! Interesting! Ending with this happy thought—our 1st grandchild has just been born! We are off to Denver to meet her! May Mumma Ohman, Class ’67 Reporter.

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Maxine Shupis DeSanchez moved to Madrid soon after graduation and worked for the Central College of Iowa year-abroad program. In 1976 she married Carlos and began her family soon after. Sadly, Carlos died last year after having advanced dementia for several years. She has 3 sons, 1 daughter, and 8 grandchildren. Her eldest son lives in Miami, but her other children live in Spain. Maxine calls herself an “underachiever,” but that certainly isn’t the case. In 2001 she finished a degree in fine arts at the Universidad Complutense of Madrid. She reports that her art studio “contains a wealth of art materials, of various and sundry techniques. I’m working on knowing where everything is to start drawing and painting and finding a medium I’m most comfortable with.”

She also belongs to a book club led by a Swedish woman—very international—and is a dedicated reader. Recently, she had to give up another hobby, barbershop singing, because her voice isn’t as strong as it was, and she’s been busy settling her husband’s estate. She regrets missing the 50th reunion.

Kathleen Connor Bryson urged her to come, but her husband was too ill for her to leave him. She confesses to being a poor correspondent but has stayed in touch with Marge Field Trusler. She also appreciates contacts with her big sister Caroline Embry. She wishes everyone her best and adds, “If anyone ever comes to Madrid, Spain, I love visits and would gladly refresh my mind, yearbook in hand, to appreciate the classmates I was too shy to befriend 50 years ago.” Betsi DeRaismes Shays left Hood after our freshman year and went on to a fascinating life. She married her high school sweetheart Chris Shays right after college graduation in 1968. They then served for 2 years with the Peace Corps in the Fiji Islands. Upon their return, she continued the teaching career she began in Fiji. She taught a variety of grades from 1 through 10 for 27 years. She also worked as a Peace Corps senior staff member in Washington, DC for 8.5 years. Following that position, she worked for the U.S. Department of Education and Alexandria Public Schools. Meanwhile, her husband Chris pursued a political career, spending 13 years in the CT State House and 21 years as a U.S. congressman. They currently live on the Eastern Shore of MD, where she has a small business, Worthy Missions, and works tutoring and mentoring kids. She also serves on the board of YMCA/Chesapeake. Betsi and Chris have one daughter Jeramy. Ellen Dietz Rosenberger was celebrating the loosening of COVID restrictions when she wrote. “Several weeks ago, the 7 members of my beloved Book Club of 38 years met in person at my house in the living room, without masks, all fully

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vaccinated. Since then, I have been able to hug my 3 children, their spouses and my 7 grandchildren.

Hopefully, my husband Russ and I will again be able to do some traveling. We have been very lucky in staying healthy, and the grandkids will all be able to return to school/college in the fall. Kit Nordine Uebersax and I have been exchanging emails. We are both searching for Joyce Moss Clemons who was our roommate and dear friend and living in San Diego when we last talked.” Ellen recalls what “a meaningful, fun event” our 50th reunion was. If you have information about Joyce, please email me and I’ll pass it on to Ellen and Kit. Pam Nicholson Neuman was happy to be vaccinated, enjoying spring and feeling less isolated when she wrote. She stays active and involved as our class fundraiser for the next 2 years and also as president of her women’s club. She, Debbie Mattas Willis and I hope to meet for lunch during the summer. Our congratulations and best wishes to Susan Marano’s mother who turned 100 in April and is still healthy and enjoying life!

Finally, our condolences to the family of classmate Betsy Warwick Rehg, who died in Jan. 2021.

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1969 Sayre Roney Steere sayre1126@gmail.com Everyone I heard from this go-round has had her vaccinations and is yearning to get back on the travel circuit. Christy Lundt Lambertus is still wearing a mask in public because “it makes other people feel safer.” She would love to visit relatives in Canada but “they might not want me quarantining at their home for as long as required.” Joanne Ingoldsby Peters’ proposed cruise around the Great Lakes in Oct. has been postponed until 2022. Meanwhile she’s been practicing qi gong, meditation and yoga, enjoying ‘’happy hour” with friends, along with book group and viewing webinars. Square and Round dancing are starting up again for Jill Stanley and Adam. They plan to visit children and grandchildren in OR and WA during May. Marty Silcox Hankins and Ken had a very successful Mother’s Day event at their Shiloh Pottery – masks required. Their son and family visited then, as well as on Easter. They’ll see their daughter and family in TX the end of June. The Hankins will celebrate their 50th anniversary June 20 at a B&B in Chincoteague. Marty had a recent visit from Penney Weatherby Brown, and “sees” Sue Korff Hammer, Lila Wisotzki, Sue Barncord Rinker, Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves ’70 and Susan Basford on Facebook.

After 20 years living in Issaquah, WA (which is actually where my daughter lives), Nancy vom Eigen Rasmussen has moved to White Salmon, WA, in the southeastern part of the state near the Columbia

River, to be nearer her grandchild and older son’s family. She lives with her younger son who cares for her gardens and home. Her town views Mt. Hood, and Mt. Adams is not far away. Betsy Seele Gotta has been active on Zoom, both calling square dances and dancing to other callers. She has also attended the “Hood Happy Hour” Zoom sessions where she gets an update of what is happening on campus-and often sees Barbara Sims. In June, Betsy and husband Roy will attend the National Square Dance Convention in Jackson, MS. She hopes to meet up with Jill Stanley there. Chris Diehl is transitioning into retirement, having finished teaching a college math course for those who need additional skills for college math. Everything was taught online--Chris never met one of her 19 students. She will now concentrate on volunteering, music and watercolor painting. She frequently hears from Marya Rusinak who lives in OH. On May 15, Cheryl Brown Dreiling and her sister Sharon Brown Vejvoda ’71 attended the 1st “in-person” alumni event since the start of the pandemic. They met at Gambrill State Park at the High Knob scenic overlook for coffee and donuts-and much pleasant conversation. Carole Downing Staton and Roy were fortunate to have their daughter and family with them for both Christmas and Easter and will see them again in June in NY for their granddaughter’s 4th birthday. Finally, after 2.5 years, they’ll get reacquainted with their serviceman son and his wife in Salt Lake City in Aug. I, Sayre Roney Steere write this column somewhat encumbered, plunking away one-handed, the result of a clumsy tumble--and a broken wrist. I’m learning my limitations and grateful for an attentive husband and nearby daughters.

Family gatherings have amped up--we’re all heading to beautiful Lake Chelan in June. Our granddaughters (12, 14 and 16) continue to delight, and no words can describe the joy Baby Orin brings to us. On a side note--please keep Sarah Jane Snyder Raffety in your prayers.

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Marj Menchy Berkheimer mench49@gmail.com Dear Class of 1970, it’s like Groundhog Day the movie--once again we did not have our traditional 50th Reunion celebration this year. However, we did have some fun virtually June 11-13. More to follow.

Classmates’ news: Vickie Smith Diaz had rotator cuff surgery in Sept. 2020 and her lifelong friend and Hood roommate, Sandy Doucett Greenberg visited and helped her through rehab. Vickie had the joy of using both arms to welcome her 2nd granddaughter, Addison Marie and to care for Willow Victoria, her 1st granddaughter. Lauren Frankel is now living in Minneapolis near her daughter and grandson which is a big change from sunny Pasadena, CA. She endured spinal fusion surgery in Jan. 2020 and had complications which led to her move closer to family. Lauren is in close contact with Martha Herbert Bounoure and Georgeanne Madouros Contoyannopoulos

zooming monthly. Lauren and Phyllis Goodnow were reunited in ME several years and now they keep in touch. I know personally that Facebook has connected quite a few of us as well. Nancy Schneider wrote from Gettysburg, PA that she is fostering her 35th kitten/cat! Wow! She enjoys seeing her grandchildren’s sports again and gives thumbs up on our vaccinations process! Ellen Sacks, Peggy Muncie, Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves and I were all together on a very hot weekend in May. Peggy was in Frederick to deliver the Commencement Address for the Class of 2021 at Hood. The 4 of us and our spouses had a delightful dinner together at Sam and John’s house in Frederick. You can watch Peggy deliver the speech on Hood’s YouTube channel. It was excellent! Anne Parkin Pierpont was diagnosed with breast cancer in Nov. 2020 and had 4 months of radiation and chemotherapy. Because of COVID, her daughter Sarah Anne was able to be with her since her cinematography job in CA was shut down. Anne sends shout outs to dear Hood friends Jeanne Bryant Wyland, Barbara Pepi Danella and Linda Kramer Evans for their love and support during this time. Several of you thanked Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves for designing our beautiful commemorative Hood scarf and the College giving them to those who have significantly donated to our alma mater through the years. Sam has been on fire with her creative juices flowing before, during and post-pandemic. She has illustrated several books, most notably “Claire, the little girl who climbed to the top and changed the way women dress” by Debra Scala Giokas and a companion coloring book.

(Amazon.com) Her son Erin Aylor is also creating art, most recently kinetic sculptures on Carroll Creek in Frederick. Also found on the Hood website is an excellent presentation led by Sam about Claire McCardell ’27 and fashion design. Our virtual reunion hosted a Happy Hour and we saw quite a few classmates. The next day was Sam’s presentation with some of the same plus others. We shared smiles and comments and greeting with Marty Hassell, Mary Rife James, Wendy Parker-Wood, Elaine Hubert, Lauren Frankel, Myra Holsinger, Linda Allan, Mindy Brown Condon, Joanne Roberts Reynolds, Donna Newman, Kari Blair and Kate Infuso (Karin Ninesling Infuso’s daughter). As I am writing this, I am seeing a pattern of long-time college friends reaching out, sharing and caring. I ask you to share your best wishes to Donna Newman who is in Atlanta journeying with cancer. Linda Allan keeps in touch and visits with Donna. The Bernheimers are fine. We did get COVID in Dec. 2020. It was nasty. We are 95% OK! Stay well, be happy!

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1971 Mindy Laighton Wilcox mlwilcox3@gmail.com Betsy Cooper Pizzolato reports that she and husband Tom were glad they moved before COVID. Their continuing care community in DE has done a wonderful job caring for them with everything from buying FA LL 2 021

groceries to coronavirus testing and vaccines. They have met many good people there who are active and fun, and they look forward to many years ahead with not as many decisions to make and certainly not as much work to do! They continue to babysit their 3-year-old granddaughter Ellie once or twice a week. Daughter Karen and husband still work from home and Ellie has not gone back to daycare, so they try to act like friends for her. Daughter Jane works in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Univ. of AZ. Recently, she was the victim of a hit-and-run driver, sustaining a broken hand and 3 broken ribs and multiple contusions. The driver also hit another Asian woman the same day. (Betsy’s daughters are Korean born.) The emotional impact of an anti-Asian hate crime is devastating, but Jane has a diverse community of loving care surrounding her in Tucson.

They see her in June after a 17-month absence.

Betsy has participated in 3 Hollaback online courses on training to help stop anti-Asian harassment. She finds it helpful to understand the experiences her Asian daughters and half-Asian granddaughter face in these times. Never did she imagine when they adopted the girls over 40 years ago that they would face such intolerance. Diane Miller Jackson wrote that she and Drew traveled to New Zealand in March 2020 for a month-long bucket list trip to New Zealand and Australia. They spent 4 days in Auckland before the trip was canceled, and they had to return to the US. It was a rather expensive long weekend to New Zealand from the East coast! They hope to try again in 2022. Once they returned, they lived a quiet life at home spending lots of time gardening, reading and visiting friends outside. She said they were very glad to remain healthy and grateful to live in a more open, isolated place along the ME coast surrounded by great beauty. Now that they are fully vaccinated, they are returning to socializing and seeing their daughter and her family. Their daughter is expecting twin boys this summer so they will be helping. Edith Purdie reported that she and Mary McMunigal Burland enjoyed catching up with former classmates as they made phone calls to request donations from the class of 1971. They were disappointed not to celebrate the 50th reunion in person this year but have another year to make bigger and better plans.

She is still working as a consultant responding to Federal Government Request for Proposals (RFP). Her schedule is flexible, both when to work and where, so the pandemic really didn’t change her work habits or work at home style. 2020 was a busy year, as 2 of her daughters were married and her mother passed away. Lynn Patterson Jacobs and Don celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Williamsburg. In Sept., they will welcome their 5th grandson. I, Mindy Laighton Wilcox lost my husband to cancer in April 2021. We were 1 month short of celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. It has been a difficult time for me as anyone who has lost a spouse can attest but, thankfully, I have had a great deal of support from family, friends and my church community. I’m sure we are all hoping for a return to

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Carol Schlosnagle Bradford cbradford043@gmail.com Cynthia Clifford cynthiaclifford999@gmail.com Lucia Grabenstein Kline writes that she and Chris are planning a fall trip to Southeast Asia; meanwhile, they spend time at the farm with her dad, who will be 105 in Sept. They enjoy watching their 3 grandsons grow like weeds and are excited to welcome their 1st granddaughter in Aug. She is sad to report that Jane Esselen Blocker’s husband Tim Poole passed away recently; the two couples had a great visit in St. Augustine, FL right before the COVID restrictions in March. Lucia encourages our incredible class to plan on our 50th Reunion in 2022—stay tuned for exciting details! Kathy Stewart is happy to return to her fitness center and pool walking; she kept (part of) her sanity this year with a routine of reading in the park.

Two books she especially enjoyed are Susan Cain’s Quiet, The Power of Introverts and Leigh Calvez’s, The Hidden Life of Owls. She reports enjoying lively political and cultural discourse with Candy Clifford, Jane Chaisson Blake, Linda Wicks Crites and Barrie Parsons Tilghman, banding together for survival and sanity during the rollercoaster ride of recent years. Virginia Procino Hartmann and Tom flew to visit daughter Beatrix and her husband Todd Nunn, who were in NV for 13 weeks, where Bea had accepted a traveling nurse assignment. Todd needed to return to Pittsburgh for the start of the Pittsburgh Opera season, where he is lighting designer. Bea is expecting a baby in Sept.--Gini and Tom’s 4th grandson. Son Thaddeus made partner in his law firm; son Gabriel continues to work as a software engineer for Netflix. Linda Wicks Crites is delighted that the world is opening again and enjoys outdoor lunches with friends but plans to always have a mask with her. Janice Williams Martin and Al were happy to see son Nathaniel, in town for a sporting event at Lehigh Univ.. They look forward to a June visit with son Kevin--also to resuming activities with 4-H and Meals on Wheels. Janet Stickley Kurzynske is happily retired but missed travel to visit grandkids this year. She continues to serve on the Institutional Review Board for the Univ. of KY; she was vice chair while faculty and stays active as a scientific community member. Linda Cumber Gifkins writes that they got to see a son and family for Easter at their beach house in RI, and their other son and family in NJ for their grandson’s 1st communion. She asks if we have 52

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a fundraising chair for our 50th reunion and shares a tip for those of the qualifying age of 72 (please check with your financial advisor); you can make charitable contributions directly from an IRA without being taxed and it qualifies as your mandatory withdrawal. Candy was delighted to hear from Kristi Moore Hanna-they shared maid’s quarters in a great 5th-floor walkup for Hood’s jr. year in Strasbourg program-but sad to learn that Kristi’s been battling myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome for over 25 years. Kristi enjoys reading, and recently read Tammy Duckworth’s memoir; she also enjoys crossword puzzles, Facebook groups, TV, a garden and 3 cats. She only has about 1–2 hours of activity before needing to rest for the day. Ten years ago, she received disability benefits and retired early; she’s currently trying a new (off-label) medication. After a long time of hunkering down, Janice Martin and Al are delighted that the pandemic is ending and look forward to resuming activities with 4-H and Meals on Wheels. The neighborhood kids love to visit and pet Barley, the pony. They enjoyed a Mothers Day visit by son Nathaniel and were looking forward to a visit by son Kevin. Candy was delighted to hear from Ernestine Upshur Tilghman (Ernie Odoms)--they shared a Hood Big Sister. Ernie reports that since graduation she has been married, divorced, widowed after 33 years, and now remarried. She and husband George live at The Villages, FL, and were planning a move into a larger home there in June. Their daughter Carla lives in E. Hartford with sons Noah (15) and Jai (12).

Carla is a mechanical engineer with Pratt Whitney and Nick is a computer engineer. Son Chuckie and his wife Monica live in Boca Raton, where he is VP of business development for Service Finance Company.

Start making your plans for our 50th Reunion! Huge thanks in advance to all who will make it happen.

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1974 Pat Kidd pat.kidd@hotmail.com Carolyn Schoemer Huyghe writes: I feel so fortunate to have a wonderful new re-connection with my former roommate Alison Knotts Durham ‘74 and her husband. She started dating Dave Durham when at Hood! We just became part-time neighbors in the same community in Fort Myers, FL called Gulf Harbour. We spent hours reminiscing and catching up on the last almost 50 years! We both spend most of our time in VA, Alison in VA beach and me in Charlottesville. Would be fun connecting with any other Hood alums who are in the SW Florida area. Our former classmate Catherine Fore Hoffman, who was at Hood through jr. year, but then left to study abroad in London sends this news: In a nutshell, I got married,

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moved to DE, finished my degree at Univ. of DE, then my husband and I moved back to our hometown of Culpeper, VA, where he returned to operate a dairy farm with his father and others. Years later, we moved the dairy operation over to the Shenandoah Valley, and then sold out of the dairy operation in 1997.

Although I had not worked off the farm or outside of the home for years, I was fortunate to obtain a job at James Madison Univ. where I remained for almost 14 years. We have 2 grown sons, 2 lovely daughters-inlaw and 6 grandchildren. I retired from JMU in 2012 to manage the care for my mother (Harriet Green Scott ‘47) who still lived in Culpeper and passed away in 2021 from Alzheimer’s. Through my association with JMU, I have maintained an interest in higher education; before the pandemic, I was taking courses through their Lifelong Learning Institute. I hope to resume that in the fall. My husband is still farming, though we don’t have any livestock. We are looking forward to seeing the grandchildren more often, as life veers back to normal. Beth Rittenhouse sent a brief update: Yes, I have gotten both doses of the vaccine, as has my husband and I saw my younger daughter this past weekend and will see her again this coming weekend. We have a week in southern NJ scheduled for May. Vicki Raeburn Benton sent a big update: It is unreal to think that we have been out of college for 47 years. Now that we are emerging from this lockdown, there will hopefully be so much more news to share from our classmates. Leigh and I managed to get through 2020 unscathed. Leigh’s dad’s house burned to the ground in April 2020. He stayed with us for a few days before the insurance allowed him to move to a hotel. We spent time trying to figure out what he was going to do moving forward and researching housing for him. He finally decided not to rebuild, opting instead for an apartment. We found one in a brand-new complex that was perfect and he moved in on June 1, 2020! For us, life didn’t change all that much, except for not being able to see the grandkids! Leigh continued to work throughout the pandemic, as he is an essential worker both as a county legislator and as a supervisor at a recycling center. I would go out to do basics like grocery shopping; however, my job as a medical exam proctor for Touro College was suspended for a while. Now that everything is opening, we are pretty much back into our normal routines. Leigh is getting ready to begin his campaign for re-election to the legislature this year. That will keep us occupied most of the summer. My son PJ worked the entire pandemic. As the crime scene investigator for the New Windsor PD, he was busy. Unfortunately, this meant that we couldn’t see him and his family (in the beginning) because he was concerned about spreading anything to us! Thank goodness neither he nor his family ever

Enjoy your 20s!– Stephanie Smith Listen to your elders. – Jacki Resop Amato ’95

contracted COVID, and we can get together again.

Biggest news is that my 45-year-old son Chris is heading to Japan in July! He was chosen to be one of the DPTs (Doctor of Physical Therapy) for both the US Men’s and Women’s Olympic Golf Teams! I am so very proud of him! Dot Herdle Files says she and her husband still help at church and are looking forward to more opening up. They also help with Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), particularly after the big TX freeze in Feb. Kids are all doing well and her grandchild Lily is now a 1st grader.

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1975 Debbie Page Rath drath@nhhicks.com Laila Grabowsky Bottomly’s year has probably been like most everyone’s, though they saw their 9 grandkids a lot because they were all in low-COVID areas. Now they are vaccinated--hooray! Much of her time was spent rehabbing a cabin they bought in the Cascades near Mt. Lassen and on the house and yard at their home near Sacramento. Volunteering has of course been limited, but Laila looks forward to a return to Master Gardeners and the local food bank. Kirk and she are thriving as retirees, traveling when they can. Mexico has been open, so they go often. This year to Oaxaca, Troncones, Cabo, and a gorgeous train trip through the Copper Canyon. Do not be afraid to travel to that beautiful country! They felt secure because everyone was masked, their temps were taken, and sanitizer squirted at nearly every shop and restaurant. Cheryl Cuddeback has been staying out of trouble in her new career as a real estate salesperson. Make sure you contact her if you need her assistance. Her daughter has moved out and is now living with her boyfriend, a fine man. They live only a couple of towns away. Her husband is still the foundation of their household. This July, Cheryl will be bonding with her Memorial Hall 1st floor buds from back in the days: Billie Weiss & Anne Cuppia-Gandy.

As usual they will chill by Ocean Grove, NJ. Ann Wiggins Ely was relieved when she and Tom were finally able to get their COVID vaccinations. Vermont is almost up to 80% of the population receiving both shots! It is a great little state. They were also very lucky over the past 12 months to be able see their kids and their families. Tom was able to play golf since last summer. They hope to start traveling again and go back to NYC and support Broadway!

Their grandchildren are growing up: Charlie will be a high school senior; Ronia will start high school; Maddie is 4½. Ann honestly thinks grandchildren grow up faster than her children. Bryony Sansom Crane has lived in Southern NJ since graduation

and has been married to Ed Crane for the past 38 years. They went through middle and high school together and met again 10 years after high school graduation. They have 2 sons: Eric, a bachelor and Pete, married 3 years ago to Aphrodite. Both are local. She has enjoyed her career in the field of nutrition and dietetics for the past 45 years as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator.

Bryony retired on April 1 of this year. She is enjoying some volunteer opportunities at the Cherry Hill Free Clinic providing medical nutrition therapy. She also enjoys volunteering at a nearby therapeutic riding center as she has always had a love of horses. And for the past year and a half, she has been working in her church’s food pantry, which has grown exponentially due to COVID. Most recently, and with great joy, Ed and Bryony have been blessed by their 1st grandchild Alexander Constantine. They are over the moon in love with him. They see Kathy Iredale Sacchetti and her husband Rick quite often and enjoy hearing stories of their 8 young grandchildren. She is looking forward to the next in-person reunion.

Carol Fleck Whetzel and Dennis are reconnecting with family again, in person. Being able to give hugs is the best! They are thankful to have weathered the COVID storm well. Their 2 oldest grandsons just graduated from 8th grade. The youngest will be in 6th grade in the fall. All are taller than Carol!

The 7-year-old stray cat they took in has been a joy. Chasing the laser light and her tail are a great source of entertainment. As for me, Debbie Page Rath, I am still working full-time from home even though I’ve gotten my vaccinations. Katie, my COVID kitten, just turned 1. Not sure how I go back to the office without her. The weather here in Northern CA has been dry and temperatures over 100˚, so our fire season has started early. I cannot wait to go to NC to see my mom, but I will have to wait for now.

We are trying to convince her to get her COVID vaccination. I’m so blessed that my family and I have made it through another year.

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Nancy Ludwick Warrenfeltz nlwfeltz@hotmail.com Linda Fox-Jarvis and David report that life is pretty much centered around their 1 and only grandchild Miss Carter Wynne, who is now almost 3 1/2 years old. She is so verbal and active and keeps Linda and David on their toes. They are lucky to have Carter living with their daughter and son-in-law less than a mile away. David is retired and keeps very busy with household stuff and golfing at least 3 times a week.

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has taken over the “team leader” role and is amazing.

She works with every age range and in all the cities of Hampton Roads, and they have had 1 of the best years ever--despite COVID. A lot of people are wanting to move to the area since they are working remotely. Remote work and learning have also changed people’s home layout needs and desires.

So, they have been very busy. Of course, Linda and David haven’t travelled much due to COVID and have had quite a few trips canceled but they did get to St. Thomas this past Feb. and are looking forward to a trip to CO in the summer. So glad things are starting to open more. To make life a little crazier, they just adopted a Schnoodle puppy. Linda’s not sure what she was thinking. Diana Hilgartner Boyd and David were blessed last year with a new daughter-in-law Christy and a second granddaughter Helen Ann, born March 2021. Their son AJ’s wedding was held in a beautiful venue in Woodland Park, CO. They were excited that so many people made the trek to join in the fun! Larry and I canceled trips just like everyone else in 2020. We were able to see all our grandkids, which made the year better. Larry’s mother passed away Dec. 15, 2020. She was 90 years old and enjoyed a wonderful life. Our daughter Lindsay, her husband Nate, and our grandsons moved from Seattle to Pensacola in April. We love that they bought a home in our development. They are living with us for 1.5 months until they close on their new home in mid-June. We are so happy to have them so close!

Please email me your Hood news. I will include it in the next publication. Thanks!

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1977 Liz Anderson Comer ecomer@eacarchaeology.com Our class of 1977 news begins on a very sad note as Kim Phillips-Cook has died. Here is her obituary: Kimberly Phillips-Cook of North Falmouth passed away a little before 4am on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born with a rare congenital heart condition in Glen Ridge, NJ, and subsequently underwent a Fontan procedure in her early 20s. As a result, she contributed to several medical studies and was the 1st Fontan patient to give birth to 2 children. She grew up in Whippany, NJ, the 2nd child of William and Virginia Phillips. She had 2 brothers, Scott and Todd. She attended Hood in Frederick, before moving to Martha’s Vineyard where she met her husband Jack Cook. Kim and Jack were married in 1985 and lived in North Falmouth, MA where they have 2 sons, Galen and Miles. She earned a master’s in education from Leslie Univ. and worked in the Falmouth school system as a substitute teacher. She

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BY MARLENE GROSSNICKLE YOUNG ’76, H’14, P’09 As a seasoned journalist and editor and publisher of The Frederick News-Post, George B. Delaplaine Jr. has observed the happenings at Hood College through a journalist lens for much of his life. A lifelong Frederick resident now in his 90s, George also learned a lot about the College from a family perspective—12 Delaplaine family members, including his mother and sister, earned Hood College degrees. George and his wife Elizabeth “Bettie” Barker, whom he met while she was working in the Hood biology department, both received honorary degrees in 2008.

In 2018, George personally made a transformational gift to the College, leading to the naming of The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business. As the successful leader of the local newspaper that had been in his family dating back to the late 1800s, along with his vision in bringing cable television to the region, George epitomizes the guiding values and practices for achieving excellence in business.

George acknowledges many exciting developments at Hood over time, but he noted three of particular significance: the lab school, transportation and the transition to going co-ed.

The launch of the Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory in 1929 afforded students an experiential learning environment working with pre-school children to develop their intellectual, social and physical abilities. This child development lab was one of only a few in the nation when first established and was started by Onica Prall, who was then a professor at Hood.

During her 40-year tenure, the child development program grew to be one of best known and well-respected programs in the nation.

Today, the preschool is jointly operated by Hood College and Georgetown Hill.

George also saw a huge impact on the College with transportation advances. He recalls that the Frederick trolley line was routed through the Hood campus, down Fifth St., exiting campus onto Rosemont Ave. He noted the need for personal transportation eventually led to seniors with the highest grades being allowed to have a car on campus. The need for transportation on dual roads to and from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore came to light after World War II. The opening of Interstate 70/270 led to a major impact for student recruitment, as well as internship and research opportunities. This also

led the College to be able to expand its athletics programs.

The College saw a major impact of growth and stability with the inclusion of male students.

While commuter male students had been part of Hood’s student population since 1971, it was under the leadership of President Ronald Volpe in 2002 that the Board of Trustees voted to allow males to be residential. This resulted in the campus in the campus being fully co-ed beginning in fall 2003.

George Delaplaine believes that Hood is fortunate to move forward in its fiscally sound status and continued commitment to educational excellence under President Andrea Chapdelaine through its broad spectrum of degreed undergraduate and graduate programs. He is proud, gratified and humbled to know that many of tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and leaders in business are receiving a first-class education at The George B. Delaplaine, Jr. School of Business at Hood College.

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Never hurts to start a small savings account!

–Laura LaHeist McConnell ’86

was an avid reader and gardener. She was a cat lover, liked to sew and enjoyed music, going to concerts and folk festivals with Jack. She was very much loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital to support the Cardiovascular Wellness Fund. Memorial gifts can be made online at bwhgiving.org or checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with “in memory of Kimberly Phillips-Cook” in the memo line and sent to: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116. Kas Kluth Rohm and husband Greg are excitedly awaiting grandchild #4! Kas writes: “We have a couple of road trips planned to get away from home after an incredibly long year for everyone.

All’s well here in Baltimore.” Kathy Weslock married Bill Rossman on May 14 in the beautiful island of Antigua. Kathy shares: “I never knew what it was like to marry a best friend. And I did. So happy!” Terri Pyle Reed reports: “Not much is new. I’m feeling very blessed. No one in our family, including my mother (89), her sisters, our siblings and their families, had COVID. (I made dozens of masks.) We’re vaccinated now and looking forward to several camping trips to relax away from home. Our daughter never missed a day of work (in the IT field at a medical facility), which allowed Donald & me time to enjoy our “grandpup,” who loves the hum of my sewing machine. I decided to step-down from my guiding position in the gardens of the (duPont) Winterthur Estate, but have increased the number of days that I work at the Blue Hen Quilt Shop (less than 3 miles from our home in Newark, DE), so I guess I’m semi-retired with only 1 part-time job. Our family has expanded with a new great-nephew in Jan.and twin great-grand nieces in April, so I’ve been busy making quilts for them. Facebook, Christmas cards and text messages have kept me connected with several Hood friends. I recently texted with Ann Nicodemus Thompson and Barbara Ann Crum Barnette with wishes for their birthdays.” My entire family is so thrilled to be fully vaccinated and we hope the rest of the world reaches this goal quickly! The March 2020 unveiling of two forensic facial reconstructions of enslaved workers at Catoctin Furnace will finally occur on June 24. And the Smithsonian Channel is making a video about the project--very busy but that works for me!

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Debbie Eaton Thackston deborah.thackston@gmail.com Hello classmates! I hope that by the time this issue goes to print, our country will still be improving regarding the COVID pandemic. In response to a

question about classmates who had grandchildren, Wanda Munsey Juraschek reports that they have 11 grandchildren in her family! Visits have been cautious & Skype has helped a lot. She reports.

“There are 6 boys & 5 girls aged 2 to 10. Six live near me in Clarke Co., VA & Jefferson Co., WV; 3 live in Charlottesville, VA; and the twins live near Kansas City, KS, hence online visits only.” She adds, “With the others we do mostly outdoor visits, but all of us have very limited contact with others, so we have felt pretty safe getting together (though less frequently than normal).” Malia Harrison Anderson and husband have 1 grandchild! She shares, “In the beginning, we had to hold social distance visits with masks. There were lots of changes over time, it was not easy, but vaccinations have helped!” Jane Krebs Drozinski adds, “With our youngest grand having arrived in March, I now have 4 grandchildren, ages 9.5, 8, 4.5 and an infant living in Lake Wylie, SC. We visited in the summer when numbers were lower and, thankfully, were blessed to see the new grandson when he was 2 weeks old! So glad for video chats on Alexa and lots of shared photos!” Rebecca Warner Gardiner has 3 grandchildren, with a 4th due in July! She proudly shares, “We have 2 granddaughters, ages 6 and 4, in Charlotte, an 18-month-old granddaughter in Portland, OR and a grandson due to arrive in July in Raleigh! Scattered visits with the Charlotte crew have been a beach house rental last June after everyone quarantined weeks before, weekend camping last fall, and a drive-by Xmas gift drop off. We FaceTime often with the little one in OR and got a short visit in Aug. when her family escaped the thick smoke from the wildfires. Risky, but we all remained COVID free! Bess Muir is living in Stevensville, MD and enjoying working part time and playing with grandkids the other half (when did that happen?) Her son Kole is 41 this year. He and his wife live in Annapolis and have 2 little ones: Myles (8) and Siena (6) and Erin is 31 and she and her hubby live in Annapolis, too.

They have 3 children: Orion (9) and Wesley (2) and Seamus (almost 1). Bess continues, “I still love traveling and am saving up for a great adventure later this year or sometime next year. I hope this finds everyone well and vaccinated or recovered.

Hope to see y’all sometime soon!” Jo Ann Bitsura wonders if there are any classmates without grandchildren and writes, “My son says he isn’t ready to be a dad, and I’m extremely proud that he made that very mature decision.” And, Bethanne Warrack adds that she doesn’t have any either.

Jill Jamieson Colavita adds, “No grandchildren for me - my kids are 25 and 27 and not married yet! I started late - LOL!” Tina Schober Thomas FA LL 2 021

exclaimed, “I’m a late starter as well - lol - ages 25 and 22 (still 1 more year of college left!) They are far from thinking about parenthood, which is fine since I am certainly not ready for grandparenthood!” Beth Over Sharbaugh quips, “My children are also young, 20 (still in college) and 26 (unmarried)! My husband and I continue to support our aging parents, his mom is 89 and my dad is 88. Both are now, thankfully, living in Frederick in assisted living/memory care facilities. Each decline is another loss; it is heartbreaking to watch the parents who cared for you, need more and more assistance in order to live. We’ve had a wonderful year watching our grandchildren learn and grow.

I am winding up a year of homeschooling the 2 oldest, Kaiden (1st grade) and Kamden (prek-3), due to the pandemic. Hopefully, they’ll return to in-person learning at FCPS in the fall and I can take off the full time “teacher” hat and hang it up again! It’s wonderful to hear from all of you! If you are on Facebook, please request to join our private Facebook Group, Hood College Class of 1979. We are 85 members strong and would love to add you to the group!

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Deborah Sheetenhelm Hammond announces the release of her 24th novel, These Foolish Things.

The 2nd book in the Someone to Watch Over Me series; it brings to life the story of Victoria Sloan and Matthew Madison. They met at the wedding of her best friend, Alexandra Wesson and sparks flew.

The problem is, Victoria lives in NYC and owns a marketing firm. Matthew, a former Navy SEAL, lives on a horse farm in rural VA. Can these 2 seemingly diverse lives mesh and if they do, will the precarious nature of Matthew’s vocation endanger them both?

These Foolish Things is available on Amazon.com along with the prior 23 novels of the author and at local book signings and events in the tristate area.

For more information, contact the author at downtongirl13@gmail.com on Facebook at dhammondbooks and Twitter @DeborahHammon18.

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1981 Hood81wasfun@yahoo.com Hello, 1981 Hood Girls, surprise from a guest ghost writer! The pandemic hindered Reunion plans to chat under a tent on campus; however, the fun virtual events provided the Hood connection that we all crave. Friday’s Alumnae Awards and Happy Hour Hang-out for ’80, ’81 and ’82 were followed

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What’s one thing you wish you had known after graduation?

Network as quick as you can. – Christine E. Hall ’08

alumna artist, Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves ’70.

Sunday’s Strawberry Breakfast connected alumni globally from as far as Athens, Greece. You’ll savor the recorded sessions on the website. Thankfully, COVID didn’t hinder our milestone birthdays.

Happy belated 60th! How did you celebrate? Our 4th reporter Stephanie Constantino Chisolm is downsizing again. Her adult daughters and a son-inlaw couldn’t spend any holidays together. She plans a “Christmas in July” week at a vineyard. Recently Lisa Kondylas enjoyed dinner on Steph’s patio.

These Memorial Hall girls recalled the fragrant wisteria blooming beautifully on the Pergola last seen a few years ago. That day, Erica Leewenburgh and Betsy Morrow Murphy joined them for a Coblentz Dining Hall lunch. They strolled along bustling Market Street and Carroll Creek. Nancy Gillece still enjoys working with alumni as the vice president for institutional advancement at Hood. She and her husband Joe became grandparents to a little girl last Nov. and welcomed their 2nd grandchild in July!

Our 40th co-chair Marcy Goldberg Taylor Zoomed from an in-person celebration for Virginia Turnbull Hecklinger ’56, P’81, GP’07 who received the 2021 Excellence in Service to Hood. Since graduation, Marcy has worked in the aerospace industry. That’s quite a record! In 2020, her granddaughter became a big sis to her 1st grandson who just celebrated his 1st Father’s Day birthday. Our 15th co-chair Sharon Gravatt Kulesz couldn’t Zoom. No, she and John weren’t jet-setting. Young grandchildren, Theo and Hallie, played at their Bethany Beach house.

Our 25th co-chair Cindy Hancock Weller retired as a teacher’s assistant. At a lake, she and Ken celebrated their son’s college graduation. Congratulations, Joe! Our 40th co-chair Linda Hecklinger Procter attended her mom’s award celebration. She became a grandmother to twins, Whitten Ralph and Prince Frederick, last Aug. Linda’s loving life twice as much. From Long Island, our 5th reporter/25th co-chair Patricia Karnaugh McQuade toasted with champagne imported from Spain. She and Eddie attended in-person 2021/20 college and high school graduations for Eddie, Peter and Claire. So very blessed! At birth, all 3 received dinks. Seventeen years later, on a campus tour, each child considered Hood. Patti thanks her 90-year-old mom Jane for steering her there for a great education. ¡Olé! We thank our 6th reporter/30th co-chair Lynn Marzulli White for many columns with Hood Love. Our 30th co-chair Leigh Moomaw McBride and husband celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Just like at Onica Prall Lab School, Leigh-Anne teaches her grandchildren to read. On the Jersey Shore, Judy Reamer Egan teaches college nursing, also Hood’s most popular major. She’ll travel this summer. Linda

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Rupy Spar relocated from PA to AZ where her son had attended college. Patty Scasserra-Lester knows that nothing is finer than Shriner Christmas cards from Susan Newell Watts, Lynn Sheridan Welch, Linda Wilce Marmer, Cindy Ryan Elgin ’79 and Mary Shorter Fahimi ’80. Patty visits her adult sons Chris and Matt in VA. Our 10th co-chair Malinda Small Zoom-toasted after a mom’s joyride with young teenagers from Baltimore to Rehoboth Beach.

Lindy is now the executive director of individual giving at Hood. Lindy finds new meaning in our class slogan “Life’s only just begun…” Since graduation, our 2nd reporter/5th co-chair Mary Thompson Calhoun hasn’t missed a reunion on campus. You think a pandemic would stop her streak? At noon on Saturday, she organized a picnic, BYOB-L (Bring Your Own Box Lunch), complete with strawberry layer cake. Coffman Chapel bells rang as Jill Wood Tallman, Sharon Denner Weston-Dawkes, Roberta Wilson-Lowman, Leigh and Nancy did the Pergola Walk. In support of Mary’s record appeared four more daring but prepared (read: masked, with hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance) Hood girls: Lynn Hicks Townsend ’79, DeeDee Randall Luttrell ’80, Marcea Horton Cotter ’82 and Carole King Heine ’84. Our condolences to Mary whose supercentenarian husband O’Barron Calhoun passed at age 107. Jill Wood Tallman’s picture appears on page 58, Hood Magazine-Spring 2021. Get Hood happy now at Hood81wasfun@yahoo.com. Thank you, Marcy and Linda, for remaining our chairwomen. Thank you to all generous donors for embracing the philanthropy of Margaret Scholl Hood, which started our college education. Every dollar counts; please give however you can. See you June 10-12, 2022!

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Elizabeth Bastian Chapin busybethc@aol.com Greetings to all! After 32 years as a business lawyer in private practice, Michelle Lombino joined the AZ Attorney General’s Office where she is an assistant attorney general. Although moving to public service after 3 decades in the private sector was a BIG culture shock, Michelle finds the constitutional law issues very engaging. Her caseload is voluminous, and she is working harder than ever! Marcea Horton Cotter does process improvement work which was in high demand during the pandemic. She supported hospital response to COVID testing and vaccinations.

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work, Dawson Casey Bullock, feared closing her business for good due to closed doors during the pandemic. Miraculously a wonderful buyer came along and bought the store outright! She is happy to see her business carry on! Husband John changed jobs last Sept. and is working for a biotech startup.

They recently launched their 1st product! Dawson’s daughters are thriving. Caroline, 26, works virtually, travels for work and enjoys CO life! Youngest Gibson is finishing up a 2-year marketing rotation at a global financial company in Milwaukee. Late June, Dawson will catch up with Sally Seward Kirby ’83 and Molly Quinn Meyers ‘84 to celebrate birthdays and life events missed during the pandemic! Life in the time of COVID has been challenging for many. Joy Miller Beveridge has been fortunate since March 2020 to work from home with little interruption to her work routine aside from work location. The Frederick National Lab has been supporting COVID research since early 2020. Elizabeth Bastian Chapin and Joy visited in PA last Labor Day and again in Frederick this May. They walked Downtown Frederick and on campus and planted tomatoes in the Hood/Frederick Health Resource Garden. Veggies are shared with local seniors. As always, Hood is doing a great job staying connected with the Frederick community!

It was also great fun to join Kathy Tevyaw ’81, Malinda Small ’81 and Hope Bober Corrigan ’81 on a Zoom call to learn how they were faring during COVID. In May, Joy attended Commencement for the Class of 2020 (held in 2021!). She reports how heartwarming it was to be back on campus with the graduates, families and faculty. Her kids and “grand-joys” are doing well in CA and AZ and have visits planned for 2021. The Beveridge azalea and rhododendron gardens at their home were exceptional this spring and the downsized vegetable garden is starting to produce sufficient bounty. Bambi Maitland Grundwerg and the Coblentz crew have kept in touch the past year with a good old-fashioned handwritten chain letter, now on its second circuit! Joining Bambi are Anne Connal Biron, Linda Esterhoy Segur, Sara Lankitus Spina, Ellen Yodzis Patton and Marcea Horton Cotter. They have so enjoyed sharing the news of weddings, grandbabies, triumphs and the occasional turmoil. The silver linings have been many over these past 15 months! Liz Bastian Chapin was so fortunate to have both sons in her “pandemic bubble” all these months and just celebrated the youngest’s 30th birthday! Her work in the travel industry has been extremely busy all through the pandemic. Cancellations, rescheduling, time consuming processes, long phone hold times and new business fill the workday hours very quickly!

A recent vacation in the Caribbean was long overdue!

She had an excellent experience traveling with all the

Roll with those waves. There is goodness in every moment.

–Lyzz Boorstein ’08 Hang in there! Everything builds and grows with time.

–Tracy Lynn ’09

COVID protocols in place. Our upcoming 40th reunion for the Class of 1982 is all the buzz! Do plan to attend in June 2022 to reconnect with classmates, enjoy the beautiful Hood campus and explore fabulous Downtown Frederick!

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1986 Alison Drum Althouse alison.althouse@gmail.com Sue Auger Manory and Joe now live in Grantham, NH, currently finishing renovations and getting settled. They live on the 2nd fairway in a community called Eastman, which offers golf, kayaking, hiking and cross-country skiing. They are only an hour from her roomie Lucy Noepel ’87! Their older son Will lives in Boston and will be starting law school in the fall. Their younger son Drew will be a jr. at the Univ. of Dayton. Jane Brophy Martinez shared that she and Tip have relocated to Southport, NC and would love visitors if anyone finds themselves in the area. Their son Nate just graduated from Johns Hopkins with a degree in chemical engineering and will work for Gallo Wines (he knows his mom). Their daughter Hadden is still outside of Atlanta. They got together with Bob and Jennifer Lee Matts while in FL--always lots of laughs. Shantih Clemans and her partner Julie celebrated their elder daughter’s Bat Mitzvah in Brooklyn. The event was all the sweeter because it was the 1st time in many months that family and friends had the chance to be together in-person. Chrysti Hogan flew to DC in early June to help her mom Edee Howard Hogan ’59 move out of her apartment in anticipation of settling at Ginger Cove in Annapolis in the fall. They spent a few days at Edee’s beach house in Bethany and got to have lunch with RaeAnn Butler ’89 and Stacey Collins ’89. Chrysti, her wife Jeanne and Edee plan to take a riverboat cruise up the Mississippi in late July. Dana Humphreys Acock and Mitch sold their suburban house and downsized to a condo in downtown Columbus. Their youngest just graduated from high school and is headed to Butler Univ. in Aug. and they look forward to the next chapter as empty nesters.

Dana works as a mental health therapist part-time but hopes to retire this fall for some post-COVID travel. Christie Nicodemus Bailey’s daughter Samantha Bailey ’18 graduated in May with a law degree from Univ. of Quinnipiac Law School. She starts a job in Aug. and is studying for the bar exam.

Lisa O’Brien Baio retired from teaching in June 2019. She and husband Bill took an amazing trip to Australia and New Zealand which ended just as COVID hit--they got the last flight out on the last day they were allowing flights! Lisa’s son Michael got engaged, as did Bill’s daughter Victoria, and both

are planning fall ’22 weddings. Lisa recently visited with Gretchen Miller Anderson and Debbie Daly Louis at a bridal shower for the daughter of Robin Samuelman Kalfaian ’87 and they are excited for the July wedding! Mari Padilla Spina shared that Gina Oliveros came to visit over Memorial Day weekend and they got to visit Maritza Bido in her new apartment. She and Steve were empty nesters for a short time before COVID hit. Nicholas (20) finished up his 2nd year at Marist College and daughter Alexa is teaching in Spain. The startup company that Mari joined 5 years ago is booming and she wants to hire young professionals, training them on the claims side of healthcare professional liability. If interested, please contact her at marilyaspina@yahoo.com.

Although virtual, we had a great time on Zoom for Hood’s Reunion Happy Hour. Kathrine Anderson and I helped moderate a bit as we got to chat with those who were able to join us. Our class participants included Nadya Aswad, Sue Auger Manory, Ana Besu, Eeanor Chisholm Landauer, Karen Dotterer White, Liz Fusco, Kellye Greenwald (in both official and personal capacity), Jacqueline Hollands Ignacio, Laura LaHeist McConnell, Anne Smith Leskow ’85 (before her WiFi gave out), Becky May ’85 and Kristy Wiarda Williams. Susan Santora ’85 joined us as well and we had a terrific visit. For a personal update, our son Drew Althouse ’12, his wife Kristen and daughter Sammie are doing well in MI, and our son Evan is marrying his fiancée Gabbie in Oct. at her family’s farm. Michael has been WFH for The Bancorp since March 2020 and still has his side-gig working replay for Navy football/ lacrosse. I’m still lucky enough to be working as a brand ambassador for Boordy Vineyards and sideline photographer for The Mid Report, shooting Navy football/lacrosse. Katrina and I will remain your reunion chairs, so mark your calendars for June 1012, 2022. Send me updates when you can--I love to share your joy!

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1992 Michelle Inman Barr mraynesford@rocketmail.com Greetings to my fellow members of the class of 1992. Hope all is well with each of you. I hope some of you will email either Sally or me. Here are my updates: I received my master’s in special education in 2017 from Grand Canyon Univ. Starting in July this year, I will be working towards a master’s in elementary education. Additionally, my daughter Marrissa graduated from high school on May 23, 2021. She is headed to Kansas State Univ. to study forensic chemistry. My older son Justin is a sous chef/supervisor at one of the dining halls at the Univ.

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of Kansas. My middle son Neil is attending culinary school online and will graduate in Aug. 2022. On sadder notes, I lost my father Edward Barr on May 13, 2021. My mom Myrilyn Barr had a massive stroke on July 1, 2019. She resides in a nursing home.

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1996 Tanya Sander-Marks tsandermarks@gmail.com Hello, Class of ’96 Hood’lums! Thank you to our classmates who sent some great updates about themselves and their families. Please remember to reach out to me with updates as well as new contact information. -Tanya Sander-Marks. Angela Schmuck Bond rediscovered counted cross-stitch and embroidery with her daughter during quarantine, a hobby she hadn’t done since her teens. Her summer travels included an adventure trip to WV with her daughter’s Girl Scout troop that included zip lines, mud obstacles, hiking and paint ball competitions. In Jan., she also began working as an Epicure consultant, combining her love of cooking with a company that believes in healthy foods. Angela reports that working in a middle school brought every type of learning in the last year--virtual, hybrid, in-person-and she looked forward to returning to a more normal environment in the fall. This summer was full of excitement for LaKenya Brown Bradford and her family. Her oldest son graduated from Livingstone College, and her 3rd son graduated from high school and is attending Widener Univ. on a $100,000 scholarship. La Kenya celebrated her 1-year anniversary with the love of her life (pandemic style). She is also in the process of collecting and analyzing research so that she can complete her dissertation and graduate from Grand Canyon Univ. in spring 2022. After much soul searching, Kim Steele Estell bought a preschool this summer when the owner was retiring. She is now the owner and director of Clarlen Nursery in Ellicott City, MD, serving 3- and 4-year-olds. This is the nursery school Kim’s sons attended, so it is also near to her heart. She worked closely with the owner to learn the business while also renewing her credentials and figuring out how to make the necessary adjustments in her family life. She reported that she was nervous, but excited! Trevia-Lynne Carrigan Colwell is a special education paraeducator at Montgomery County Public Schools. She works in a school that provides special education to students 5 to 21 years of age with severe to profound intellectual and/ or multiple disabilities, and her class includes high school seniors 18-21 years old. After a year teaching virtually, Trevia-Lynne was one of the 1st teachers to return to the classroom in person in March. It was a

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tough adjustment for many students and teachers, but they finished the school year strong. Over the summer, she and her family continued their tradition of vacationing in southern ME. In fact, her son loves ME so much that he started studies at Univ. of New England this fall. Christine Jennings moved to East Falmouth, MA in Oct. of last year to be closer to family.

She is enjoying living close to the beach and was thrilled that she got to play a lot of golf this summer.

Christie Spencer Katora had a summer of kid’s activities--swim team, Boy Scouts and camp. Because these were not possible last summer, she declared it a win! She is a secondary learning support teacher and is looking forward to returning to an almost-typical schedule and being able to see the faces of her students when school resumes in the fall. Jewel Smith is excited to have completed an executive certificate in diversity, equity and inclusion in Sept.

She enjoyed making up for lost time this summer by catching up in person with friends and family. Tanya Sander-Marks: My family and I spent time in Bethany Beach, DE and Deep Creek, MD over the summer, and traveling to soccer and fencing tournaments with our 2 daughters. As the quarantine finally lifted, I was still repainting and refinishing various areas of our 90+ year-old house in Mt. Lebanon, PA (with varying rates of success!) I am now a senior marketing manager at PNC Bank based in Pittsburgh.

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1999 Anne Hambrick-Stowe Rankin 717-945-4585 annehambrickstowe@gmail.com Greetings, Class of 1999 & Friends of our Class! It is always great to hear from you about highlights,

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updates, news and connections with classmates!

Here are a few to share: After an 18-year career in the public school system as a special education teacher, Amanda Myers-Norman is now working at a private preschool as the lead 3’s teacher. She and her husband, Jon, live in Sykesville, MD with their 2 boys, Ben (10) and Drew (6). Amanda, Shannon Mack, and Kelli Jessum-Rokita attended our 20th Hood class reunion in June 2019 together.

They also keep in close contact with Jessica Manion-Tradigo. Kelly Poltrok Germain and Megan Reeher spent a weekend together in mid-June at Kelly’s home in Bergen County, NJ. Meagan and Kelly’s sons [Noah, 6 and Owen, 4] spent the day at the New York Botanical Gardens in NYC visiting a special exhibit by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

Megan is godmother to Kelly’s son Owen. On the job front, Kelly was recently promoted in April to senior group leader global food safety, North America region at Mondelez International. Kelly and her team of 4 provide food safety support to NA chocolate (Cadbury Canada and Imports), cheese (Handi Snacks/Easy Cheese), biscuit (Nabisco), gum (Stride/Trident), and >200 North America based suppliers. Congratulations Kelly on your impressive promotion and the work you do with snacks and treats that many of us like to enjoy! Congratulations are also in order for Johanna Lane Nathanson who earned a master’s in information management and a certificate of advance studies in data science from Syracuse Univ. She began her studies in Oct. 2017 and finished up this past April. Johanna was excited that there was an in-person graduation where she could actually walk across the stage. Additionally, this graduation represented a significant milestone for her family – Johanna’s dad briefly attended

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Syracuse but never completed his degree because his family could no longer afford his tuition. This missed opportunity weighed on him for his entire life. Johanna was honored to represent her dad in her accomplishment this past spring. Even with all the COVID precautions, it was a joyful day for her and her family! As always, please keep in touch; let me know what you would like to share in future columns. And, if you are interested in taking over writing this column, I would be glad to pass the baton!

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Heidi Goldenman goldenmanh@hotmail.com Hello fellow 2001ers! Thanks to those of you who sent your news and those who reached out just to say hi. I’ll take them all! Eliza Adams shares multiple levels of exciting news: a singer and teacher in the MD area for over 20 years, Eliza wanted to share this joy with children during the pandemic. About a year ago, she started her own online preschool music and movement program to help young kids who were home to release their energy in positive ways through song & dance, and she loves it! The program is not only local in MD but using the virtual format has expanded nationally with children in 14 states. Eliza has also been teaching classes with the Baltimore County Public Schools and recently accepted a job teaching music and movement classes with the Jewish Community Center. She writes that it’s been such a joy starting this new chapter and she can’t wait for what’s to come! In addition, Eliza is also currently singing with her choir “Bach in Baltimore” where she’s serving as the vice president of the Board of Directors. They are excited for their upcoming season that will include Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Bach’s B Minor Mass, Brahms Requiem & more! She invites everyone to look at their website: bachinbaltimore. org. Kudos also to Crystal Thompson on various accomplishments both locally and abroad! After receiving her MSW from UMD at Baltimore in 2002, she joined the Peace Corps and ended up living and working in Madagascar for the next 10 years.

Upon returning to the US in 2014, she moved to DC where she now lives. Crystal works for USAID’s global health bureau. For my part, just the day-today to share. I spent much of summer 2020 writing postcards to escape the doldrums of being home (and keeping kids and myself sane!). Thus inspired, I reached out to former French House resident Caroline Paillot Maisonneuve whose daughter and mine have taken up a good old-fashioned pen pal correspondence. (Getting a real letter from across the Atlantic makes all those weekly French lessons a little more bearable…but only a little.) On occasion, I also manage to see my BFF Carolina Guevara Cruz whose friendship reminds me of our Hood days, and whose kids prepare me for the realities of what’s to come with my own (oh no!).

In 10 words or less...

What’s one thing you wish you had known after graduation?

The degree is not the end but the beginning.

–Kathryn Nicolato ’00

Thank you again for sharing your news and your well wishes. As always, I look forward to hearing from everyone again and wish you well wherever this finds you. Happy 20 years and here’s to 20 more!

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2003 Leah Giambarresi MacDonald macdonaldleahg@gmail.com Hi everyone! We’ve got a lot to report this time, so let’s get started! Let’s start with a new baby! Erin Dooley and Miguel Martinez welcomed Ty Vincent Martinez in Jan. Taryn Chubb writes that she won an award for best comment in, and was elected executive editor of, the American Indian Law Review for the 2021-22 academic year. She also received the Frank Love scholarship to support her last year in law school. Heidi Schnarr just finished her 1st year teaching choir to grades 5-12 at Corvallis School in rural MT. She owns a home there, where she has been a licensed foster parent for the past 3 years. In addition, she fosters cats and kittens. Aaron Horst sent the news that he was recently appointed as VP of engineering at iHire. JJ Bell-Godfrey left her job as the controller at Mattress Warehouse in Oct. and took a position as a management analyst with the USDA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer-Fiscal Policy Division. JJ also competed in her 1st Ironman 70.3 race in June. Congratulations, JJ! Erin Smith Babitts started a new job as a therapist at the Four Winds Saratoga hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY. Heidi Bonnett Adams moved back to her home state of WV in 2018. She survived a year of e-learning with 5 children and a toddler! Heidi also opened her cottage bakery, Mountain Mi’s Kitchen, in Feb. 2021.

I’ve seen pictures of her products on Facebook, and they look amazing. Place an order if you are ever in WV! Erica Buckley Wrightson writes that, after 12 years as a stay-at-home-mom to her 4 kids, she is returning to the classroom as a kindergarten teacher in the fall! She’s going to be teaching at a Christian preschool/kindergarten in southern MD. Erica Smith is leaving her current position as associate director of College Park Scholars Justice and Legal Thought Program and joining Univ. Honors (at UMD) as an assistant clinical professor in their Systemic Racisim Thematic Cluster effective Aug. Also, she is starting a PhD program in student affairs, higher education and international education policy in fall 2021. And I, Leah Giambarresi MacDonald, was recently named chair of the Legacy Ring/Ring Scholarship committee of the Alumni Executive Board. Visit hood.edu/hoodring to learn more about how to support the program. And share your ring stories with our alumni office!

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Sharia Barksdale’s event planning company, EclecticFete.com, has been published! Her recent styled editorial shoot has been featured in both the Coordinated Bride and Iconic Bride Magazine! Jennifer Jones, assistant athletic director for external relations at Birmingham-Southern College, is the latest recipient of the college’s Henry C. Randall Advisor of the Year Award! This honor is presented to a faculty or staff member who advises a student organization.

Jen is the faculty/staff sponsor for Identity, an LGBT+ BIPOC student organization. Jen joined the Birmingham-Southern athletics administration in June 2016 and currently serves as co-chair of the BSC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which is comprised of faculty and staff members and charged with fostering the creation of a fully diverse, inclusive and thriving college community. She also completed the diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace certificate program issued by USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education. Megan Crum Levender and her husband Michael Levender welcomed a baby girl Eleanor Kate on Feb. 15, 2021.

The couple was married in Aug. 2019. In Dec.r 2020, Julie Wean Partridge and her family sold their home and 90% of their belongings to travel the country full time with their 4 kids in a 42-ft, 5th-wheel camper.

They have traveled to 18 states and have plans to continue traveling through 2022, hoping to get to every state (except HI) with their camper! Julie’s Hood MBA degree has been instrumental in helping her work from the road to fund their new lifestyle in an unconventional, yet wildly exciting way. Join them on their journey by visiting instagram.com/partridgeinanRV. Amanda Reinken, Kelsey Gage Staggers ’05, and their 9-ball pool team took 1st place in their division championship game. Jennifer Lancaster Thompson recently received a prestigious award for her work in healthcare! After graduating with a BA in English from Hood, Jennifer went on to receive an AS in diagnostic medical sonography from Montgomery College. She now specializes in high-risk OB ultrasound. Jennifer was named the 2020 Employee of the Year for Holy Cross Germantown Hospital by the Healthcare Council for finding a severe cardiac defect on a full-term fetus. The mother had not received any prenatal care, so she had no idea that anything might be wrong. Because of her finding, the baby was able to receive medical intervention right after birth. Many doctors have shared that the baby would have died at birth if this defect had not been found.

Hello, all! The Class of 2007 has been quite busy, and I’m excited to share our news! Dallas Miller Auer, who is married to Brian Auer, is happy to announce the birth of their daughter Eleanor Ruth, born in Aug. 2020! Amelia Cotter Pollock received the Higgypop 2020 Paranormal Entertainment Award for Best Paranormal Book, for the 10th anniversary edition of This House: The True Story of a Girl and a Ghost. Her 4th and latest book, Where the Party Never Ended: Ghosts of the Old Baraboo Inn, was published this past spring

by Haunted Road Media. She has also served as a Children’s Fiction Award judge and has featured poetry on outdoor signs, exhibits and installments in both DC and Chicago. Rebecca Dupont had a “COVID marriage” (if not the wedding) to Benjamin Riesebeck. Derrick Harrigan started a new job in March as a Fiscal and policy analyst for the Montgomery County Office of Management and Budget. He and his wife Molly bought a house in the Downtown Frederick Historic District in June 2020. Lexa Hayes (formerly known as Amanda Earp-Hayes, your current class reporter!) legally changed her 1st and middle names in April 2021 and is happy to be known as Lexa or Lex. She, her husband and their 9-year-old son James built a home in St. Michaels, MD and finally took residence in July 2020. Lexa was also offered a position as lead soprano for a prestigious opera company, but due to the pandemic, will have to wait until early 2022 to re-audition. Fingers crossed! In the meantime, Lexa is working as a professional makeup artist at Helene’s of St. Michaels Spa and Salon, as well as running her own artistry business, Lux by Lex. Collin Kenny is teaching 5th and 6th grade ancient and medieval history at Frederick Classical Charter School. In 2020, he bought a house in Jefferson, MD and is enjoying the amazing scenic views. For fun, he is the father to an amazing 4-year-old girl named Emilia and is still writing music on his guitar for both teaching and worship at church. Sarah Fortney Marshall recently moved back to Frederick with her two boys, 7-year-old Cameron and 3-year-old Christian. She will be returning to Hood for the fall 2021 semester to begin working on her master’s degree. Emmanuel Osong Noumbissie says hello to all his former classmates! He is working as the CEO of NEOPHA, Inc., in Global Pharmacovigilance, as well as clinical trials, pharmaceutical products and medical devices. He is also an epidemiologist in support for NIH’s DAIDS and DMID contracts as well as for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development.

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What’s one thing you wish you had known after graduation?

Keep in touch with classmates! –Susan Santora ’85

married in May 2018 and had a baby boy Nicholas, who was born 5 weeks early in Jan. 2021. Meghan currently resides with her spouse, son and their 4 cats. Kelly Romain Owens and her husband of 4 years, Paul, had a “COVID baby” to brighten their 2020! Their new son Tristan joins his other beautiful siblings, 11-year-old Gianna and 4-year-old Camila.

Kelly also opened a cottage business called Freckles and Curls Sweets in Dec. 2020, which sells homebased desserts. Julia Blickenstaff Psitos is the director of HR at FinTech Company, Pagaya. She also received her life coaching certification. Chantel Wilson, PhD received the Rising Star Stellar Award in Teaching, Research/Scholarship and Service from VA State Univ., where she has excelled as a tenure-track faculty member, assistant professor, and 4H STEAM extension specialist. Congrats to everyone for all their accomplishments, achievements and exciting events!

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Candice Pfiester Moreland is working as a family medicine physician assistant in a rural health clinic in WV, spends time with her husband, 2 girls and German Shepherd dog, and is starting a small farm raising 12 chickens. Since 2015, Lyzz Goldsmith Boorstein has served as a government information specialist for the Social Security Administration after working at the Department of Education for 8.5 years. She married her husband Adam in 2015 with Sierra Bair Rhodes and Katie Fiesta as 2 of her bridesmaids. They purchased their 1st home in Columbia, MD in 2016 and welcomed their son Nathan in 2017 and their daughter Zoe in 2020.

Alicia Weddle and Jen Guyer Weddle married on Aug. 23, 2020 in Frederick with Melanie Muscar ’04 as officiant; after the wedding ceremony and festivities, they traveled to Hood for formal pictures as this is where they met. Margie Bordrogi Musary was an honorary bridesmaid (she couldn’t attend due to the pandemic); Sierra Rhodes, Michael Rhodes ’06, and Sara Wastler Lambert ’09 were all in attendance. Alicia and Jen currently reside in Hagerstown, MD with their 2 dogs. In 2020, Lauren Leese Carroll and her husband welcomed their 1st child Samuel. After Hood, Amanda Jimenez Alley earned an MFA from Emerson College and married Patrick Alley in 2011. Together, they’ve moved from MD to Boston to MD to NH, and now have moved to SC with their 4 kids: 3 boys ranging from 4 to 8 years old and a 1-year-old girl. Amanda has written for several blogs and local papers, worked as a Whole30 coach and as a media manager for their church, and is now homeschooling their kids. Lucelia Rodriguez Justiniano has started her own law firm practice in Frederick, where she lives with her husband and toddler and is fulfilling her dream of working in immigration law matters.

Evonne Boykin lives in MD and has worked for the Department of Justice as a legal administrative specialist for the past 12 years, currently working in the Office of Professional Responsibility. She is also a domestic violence liaison for the Metropolitan Police Department and received her paralegal certificate in 2017. She has been to 37 states so far with a 50-state goal, and has a Boston terrier Louie.

Sarah Cheverier is living in VT with her husband and is expecting a baby boy in July; in early 2020, she became a sales and marketing director after 10 years as an IT project manager. Steve Delaney

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Tairen Lamkin got engaged and is living in Mount Airy with her fiancé and 2 dogs. She is the membership and marketing director at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring. 2020-21 has been a big year for Hilary Lawch, in Jan. she got engaged to her fiancé Chris Rusnak. She has also been accepted into Emerson College’s master of communication disorders program and will being her journey toward becoming a speech language pathologist.

She also has finally figured out the right amount of ice coffee to consume that promotes productivity without the onset of existential crisis and anxiety.

Kristina Southwell lives in Seattle, WA and works as a lawyer for large construction companies and developers litigating multimillion dollar disputes.

She paid off the last of her student loans and is living well. Helene Butler Rush welcomed her 2nd baby girl this spring with her husband James. Laura Saad Voelker is finishing up her 3rd year teaching science at Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School in DC to 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. This year has been challenging but she made it! She and her husband Bruce are moving to a new home in Rockville, MD this summer. After 5 years in San Diego, Carley Davis Wescott will be moving to TX with her husband, 2-year-old son, dog and cat. She continues to work as a mortgage loan officer for Griffin Funding and Everest Funding. Kaitlin Hughes Retallick welcomed her son Kieran Stephen, on Oct. 30, 2020.

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2014 Bianca Padilla bianca.e.padilla@gmail.com Hello Class of 2014! Let’s take a look at what some of our classmates are up to! Renee DesRoches Damskey got married on Oct. 10, 2020 to Michael Damskey. She currently works at Middletown

Elementary School as a 3rd grade teacher and graduated with a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in math, science and STEM from Hood in spring 2021. Amanda Price Garner and husband Stephen Garner, who is part of the IT staff at Hood, are expecting their 1st child in Nov. 2021. Steve Powell completed his PhD in school psychology and will begin as a tenure-track assistant professor of school psychology at LA State Univ. in Shreveport in Aug. 2021. Megan Cevallos and Will Haller married in Nov. 2020 and plan to have a celebration with family and friends this coming Sept. Tabitha Browne Milliken started MPH at Drexel Univ. in Sept. 2020. Tabitha and husband BJ welcomed Clara Alice Milliken on April 21, 2021. As for myself, Bianca Padilla, I recently achieved my Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group fitness certification and will continue to be a 5th grade teacher in Montgomery Co. and national trainer for MixxedFit. Kate Kopasek Black started a new job as a contracts and grants coordinator for the Shock Trauma and Anesthesiology Research Center at the UMD, Baltimore. Megan Kowalewski recently got engaged to her long-time boyfriend of 5 years, Jeff Homens, and they will be getting married on Oct. 28, 2022. Cheers Class of 2014!

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OR to walk for graduation in April 2020. However, COVID had other plans. Luckily, COVID did not ruin Naeisha and Jesse’s wedding plans. The couple had a beautiful wedding on Aug. 8, 2020. Lastly, Naeisha joined a kickball league and has been on the winning team for 2 consecutive seasons. Maya Jackson completed her master’s degree in social work and became a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in July 2020. She still lives in Baltimore and currently holds a position as a psychotherapist at Franklin Square Medical Center. And I, Sarah Rosier (née Tapscott) have been busy growing my business coordinating weddings and traveling the country with Owen Rosier ’16.

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Guard in 2019 as a geospatial analyst. Andrew also became an uncle this year. Yan Karavai was promoted to business analyst at Fannie Mae. Her newborn daughter Ivanna is now 11 months old.

Javier Zavala is a supervisor for Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership of Frederick County’s New Horizons program, providing supportive services to and advocating for FCPS youth experiencing homelessness. He became a homeowner this past holiday season with cat Jean-Luc, and is doing his own home renovations. “I create psychedelic mandala and abstract doodle art, using acrylic on canvas or ink on paper, and am developing a website to sell originals and prints. Follow @lowkeymandalas on Instagram for updates on when it goes live!”

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Justin Fox Jmf12@hood.edu Tracy Forcino is currently a 2d lieutenant in the United States Air Force completing combat systems officer training in Pensacola, FL. Rob Millar continues to work remotely as a healthcare policy analyst while living in Silver Spring, MD. He plans to begin looking to purchase a home, also in the area. Nathaniel Leighton has started a new job as a compliance officer at Mariner Finance. Natalie Jones moved from CO to PA and started work for Eurofins Microbiology Lab. Thank a farmer for the food you eat and a microbiologist for making sure it’s safe to do so! Connor Asman is living in Arlington, VA and working for Subscribe Pro, a software startup based in Baltimore in marketing strategy and key accounts management. Outside of work, he has been enjoying kayaking and backpacking with girlfriend Allie, walking with their dog Lillie and getting attacked by their cat Captain. “When I was unemployed due to a layoff during the beginning of COVID, the career center at Hood really helped. I highly recommend reaching out to them, especially Dr. Lisa Littlefield.” Emma Ward and her Australian partner Andrew finally eloped in April 2021, after the pandemic derailed their wedding plans. The two are looking forward to celebrating with our friends and family all over the world when they are able to! Until then, they are enjoying living in Downtown Frederick with their two chonky cats, Sir Winston Purrchill and Matilda. Andrew Drum joined the Army National

Mat Molina mlm27@hood.edu Samantha Bailey: “I graduated from Quinnipiac Univ. School of Law in May. After taking the bar exam in late July, I will be starting a job in corporate tax in Hartford, CT.” Miranda Barrientos is vaxed!

She recently took a temporary job at the engineering company Shah & Associates in Gaithersburg.

Katie Malagari: “In Aug. 2020, I started working at an electronics manufacturing company in Frederick as a human resources coordinator. I’ve been having a great time learning and growing within the HR department.” Mat Molina: “I am currently waitlisted for a Doctor of Audiology program in OR and possibly applying to a program in LA; if not taken off or accepted I will be applying again. Meanwhile, I have been promoted to internship/fieldwork coordinator at ProtestAccess.” Cat Vasko: “I have been lucky to have continued to work through the pandemic over the past year. I am still living in Carlisle, PA and working at the United States Army Heritage Education Center as a contractor for QualX Corporation.

In Oct. 2020, I transitioned to a new position as an archival data specialist, in addition to completing a remote internship with the Queens Historical Society in New York. In May 2021, I finished graduate school and received my MA in arts administration from Kutztown Univ.” Cory Watson: “I live in Marina del Rey, CA in the Los Angeles area. I work at Deloitte as a Penetration Tester.”

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For nearly 20 years, Hans Wagner always had a warm smile and a positive “good morning” greeting to all he came in across in Hodson Science and Technology Center. Hans joined the biology department as a graduate assistant in 2001 and was appointed biology lab supervisor and chemical safety office in 2003. Last summer, as the College prepared for employees and students to be back on campus, he spearheaded to the safety initiatives on campus and mapped out more than 3,000 social distancing, directional or mask signage. On March 3, Hans passed away unexpectedly; he was 61 years old.

Hans Wagner May 11, 1959 – March 3, 2021

Hans was born in Laufenburg, Switzerland, and grew up in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He graduated in 1977 from Bridgewater Raritan High School East where he ran track in the spring, was a member of the Ski Club, and earned the high honor of Eagle Scout which forever instilled in him strong leadership skills, a commitment to helping others, and a true moral compass.

Hans attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Following graduation in 1984, he completed the elite Outward-Bound program and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), which gave him a lifelong love of the great outdoors and the environment. Hans moved to Maryland to live

closer to his sister Claire and brother-in law Edward and to be closer to his parents who were retired and living in Southport, NC. Hans’ passion in science and the environment drew him to enroll in a biology class at Hood. Soon after, he applied for an open position in the biology department. He was a devoted mentor and dedicated to Hood’s students. “He called them his ‘minions,’” said Oney Smith, Ph.D., co-chair of the biology department and professor of biology. “A kind and patient mentor, he worked with students, guiding them to gain confidence with lab skills that helped them blossom as young scientists.”

Don Miller, former director of student activities and orientation, wrote on Facebook: “Hans was such a good role model for all of us – he was passionate about his work, so dedicated to his students and the Hood community, and always interested in how you were doing. We were blessed to work with him.”

Hans is survived by his partner, Sharon Comstock; his father, Johann Wagner; his sisters Claire Wagner Werner (Edward) and Heidi Wagner Danis (Jay); one niece and two nephews; and extended family throughout the world.

In Memorium

Remembering those we have lost.

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Julia Deardorff Myer ’41 December 2016

Nancy O’Neill Carignan ’48 April 2021

Judith Rothstein Whitson ’52 March 2021

Sheila Penney Frohling ’58 May 2021

Edna Alice Cramer Hoffman ’42 February 2021

Jean Herman Walker ’48 December 2020

Cynthia Langis Loughridge ’55 January 2021

Robin Jamison Turner ’58 June 2021

Elizabeth Chase Bernhardt ’44 February 2020

Jean Waples Kidd ’49 March 2021

Rita Paris Cowell ’56 July 2020

Carol Byrne Coulthurst ’59 March 2021

F. Jane Evans Best ’46 April 2021

Lois Keller Rhoderick ’49 May 2021

Evelyn Karsten Petrie ’56 January 2021

Kuulei Mobley Green ‘59 July 2021

Dorothy Humes Eldred ’46 February 2021

Donna Fogle Fisher ’51 June 2021

Nancy Tressel Brown ’57 June 2021

Carole Jones Rogers ’59 February 2021

Harriet Green Scott ’47 January 2021

Anne Gibson Bement ’52 April 2021

Margaret Hart Kaminer ’57 June 2021

Gail Odell Browning ’60 January 2019

Elizabeth Hartzler Wise ’47 April 2020

Roberta Garson Engle ’52 February 2021

Alice Riddle Metry ’57 May 2021

Martha Bush Herkner ’60 January 2021

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Remembering those we have lost.

Janet L. McDougall ’62 April 2021

Valinda Snively deTamble ’79 April 2021

Judith Roberts Marciniak ’63 February 2021

Page Etchison ’79 May 2021

Janet Riley Colburn ’64 February 2021

Anne Ricciuti ’79 June 2021

Barbara Weidler Gilman ’66 December 2020

Nancy Shriver Virts, M.A.’79 January 2021

Gwendolyn Gunter Masaitis ’67 March 2020

Catharine Schellhase Anderman, M.A.’80, P’75, P’80 October 2020

Joyce Keiper Hamaker ’70 April 2021 Donna M. Newman ’70 July 2021 Sherry Kemp ’73 March 2021 Betsy Abel Schatz ’76 March 2021

The Reverend William A. Blair, M.A.’87 April 2021 Yvonne Shirey Thomas, M.S.’87 April 2021 James E. Cameron, M.S.’88 February 2021

Elizabeth Darroch Coggins ’81 April 2021

Diana Borst Donegan, M.A.’88 February 2021

Jane M. Weisemann, M.S.’83 September 2020

Alan E. Imhoff, MBA’89 April 2021

Mary C. Hedges ’86 February 2021

Holly Quin Proctor ’89 March 2021

Roxanne E. Wilson ’89 May 2021 Carol Rose Offutt ’91 February 2021 Cynthia S. Wood, M.S.’93 May 2021 Frances Ritchie Holmbraker ’94 April 2021 Mary Lee Schumeyer, M.A.’98 December 2020 Harold R. Noer III, MBA’00 July 2021

Faculty, Staff and Friends Teresa M. Case, P’15, P’17, P’19, Staff April 2021 Robert E. Gearinger, Board of Associates March 2021

Ann Simonsen Hughes, Faculty March 2021

Hans Wagner, Staff March 2021

Gerald D. McKnight, P’81, P’81, Faculty January 2021

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A LOOK BACK

Out Shopping

By Mary Atwell, Hood College archivist with research assistance by James Morill ’21

Hood students have frequented local Frederick businesses since the College opened its doors in 1893. La Paz, Bushwaller’s, and Pretzel and Pizza Creations are just a few of Downtown Frederick’s decades-long favorites. Other places, like Lucas McCain’s, the Rabbit’s Foot, Pargo’s and Peter Pan (for the parents!), are long gone but certainly not forgotten; local college hangouts are almost as dear to Hood alumni as the campus itself.

In the earliest days of the College, students were allowed off-campus visits to frequent sites on the College’s “approved” list. Businesses on the list included local tea rooms, the Tivoli theater, apparel and shoe stores, and drug stores. A 1929 student handbook lists the approved locations and details rules about going downtown. For instance, shopping could be accomplished weekdays until 6 p.m.

(7:30 p.m. after March) and to purchase Sunday newspapers; two or more upper class women were allowed to go to the movies with gentlemen and get ice cream afterwards, provided they were back on campus by 10 p.m. Freshmen were only allowed to go to the movies with gentlemen if chaperoned by a faculty member.

Advertising to Hood students was accomplished principally through the Frederick News-Post, Hood publications such as the Blue and Grey newspaper and Touchstone yearbook, the student handbook and word of mouth. And, as Frederick City was a much smaller place in the early 1900s, local businesses were intimately connected to Hood students. One such business was the Frederick News-Post, established

by William T. Delaplaine in 1883. The Delaplaine family and Hood College have many points of shared history and a treasured relationship which continue to this day. (See Point of View on page 54.)

For several years, the newspaper had a dedicated section for the College, aptly called “News-Post Hood College Section.”

This section was published each September and showcased news about Hood and advertisements targeted to Hood students and faculty. Downtown Frederick churches and banks advertised, hoping to attract new parishioners and clients. Potomac Edison invited students to the showroom to see study lamps, curling irons and double sockets. Moller’s advertised pianos— imagine students attempting to purchase pianos for their dorm rooms! Garber’s, H. L. Ebert and Nicodemus Ice Cream Company each vied to attract students with ice cream and soda fountain drinks. Peoples Drug Store offered supplies ranging from McCoy’s cod liver oil tablets and other home remedies, to beauty products and insecticides. Such ads provide fun glimpses into the cares and shopping needs of early 19th century college students!

Even though the section ceased in 1930, advertisements targeted to Hood students did not. Reading the advertisements in the Frederick News-Post and the Blue and Grey illustrate the deep ties between Frederick businesses and Hood students over many decades.

Students in front of Martha Washington Candies, located at 107 West Patrick Street in the 1920s and 30s. The photo was in the scrapbook of Margaret Condron ’39 .

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