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REUNION WEEKEND 2022 Friday, June 10-Sunday, June 12 The Office of Alumni and Constituent

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Engagement is excited to welcome

Registration materials will be mailed in April; if your mailing address has changed, please contact our office at alumoffice@hood.edu to ensure you receive your reunion packet in time to register for the weekend’s events. Your packet will contain complete information about on- and off-campus lodging, meals, classes and a complete schedule of the weekend’s events.

you Home to Hood! Whether you’re celebrating your 5th or 50th, or any year in between, we hope you’ll join us for a weekend of laughter, love and maybe even a little learning!

We’ve planned a weekend full of traditions, both old and new, and can’t wait to celebrate YOU!

Registration deadline: Friday, May 27

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at alumoffice@hood.edu or 301-696-3700.

SEE YOU AT REUNION 2022!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

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Laurie Ward EDITOR

Meg DePanise ’15, MBA’20 ART DIRECTION AND DESIGN

Renee Rohwer Ronda Wolford-Smith COPY EDITOR

Matt Lee ’15 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Mary Atwell

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Archivist, Collection Development Services Manager

Mason Cavalier ’19

News Editor, Media Coordinator

Geoff Goyne

Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications/SID

Scott Grove INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Nancy Gillece ’81

Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Jaime Cacciola ’04

Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

Kellye Greenwald ’86

Serving Up Sustainability

Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Payton Mills ’19

Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Niccole Rolls

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Director of Annual Giving

Kayla Knott ’17

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Malinda Small ’81

Executive Director of Individual Giving

Emily Wise VanderWoude, CFRE Director of Leadership Giving

PHOTOGRAPHY

Mason Cavalier ’19 Michael DeMattia Anthony “Pops” DePanise Derek Knecht Matt Lee ’15 Trevere Sanders “Serving Up Sustainability” photos courtesy of: Brewer’s Alley, Dries Orchards, Guglhupf, Pleasant Hill Produce and Tobacco Barn “Learning Curve” photos courtesy of the “Friends of Halfway MD African American Cemetery” Facebook page ADDRESS CHANGES

Please report all address changes to the Hood College Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at 301-696-3900; 800-707-5280, option 1; or advancement_services@hood.edu.

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.

EDITOR’S NOTE

On page 15 of the fall 2021 issue of Hood Magazine, the Claire McCardell statue was incorrectly referred to as the first sculpture of a historical woman in Frederick County, outside of Mount Olivet Cemetery. However, there is one of Elizabeth Ann Seton at the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

We apologize for the error.

IN THIS ISSUE 02 SOCIAL SNAPSHOT 03 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 04 NEWS MAKERS 08 GIVING BACK 12 FREDERICK FOCUS

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24 ATHLETICS 28 F EATURE: SERVING UP SUSTAINABILITY

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Social Snapshot #RELATIONSHIPGOALS

These Blazer couples found their match and told their Hood love story on the Hood College Facebook page!

Like @hoodcollege on Facebook for a chance to be featured in future stories.

Our own Hood Magazine edito r Meg DePani MBA’20 and hu se ’15, sband Justin Everett ’11 pr duce their da ou ughter Violet Rey, Hood Clas dly intros of 2043.

Josh Beach ’21 & Shelly Revesz Beach ’20 “We met through the nursing program. He proposed at the Pergola in June 2020, and we got married in September 2021!”

Kristopher G. Fair ’13 & Dominick Barretta Fair ’13 “Met at Hood in 2011. Dominick proposed in Meyran Hall. Many friends at Hood fought to pass marriage equality in 2012 and we were able to get married the year after in 2013.”

Kylee Loss Stenersen ’14 & Mitchell Stenersen ’15 “We met in the fall semester of 2013 when Mitchell was my resident assistant. We got back in touch after the school year and the rest is history! We got married in 2020.”

Brielle Rozmus ’19 & Eli Nicholson ’19 “Eli and I met freshman year fall and dated throughout our four years at Hood. We’re planning a late 2023 wedding at the Chapel!”

Kelsey Knippenberg Lynch ’14 & Zach Lynch ’14 “We met freshman year in our very first college class. Now married five-plus years with two future Hood’Lums and another on the way!”

Ramsey Saah ’19 & Kieanna Brown Saah ’18 “He was my resident and I was his resident assistant, so I had to get permission from Residence Life to date him! We created the history club together, which is still going strong.”

Janice Peacock Spiegel ’85 & Howard Spiegel ’86 “I met Howard at Hood in his freshman year. We were married at Coffman Chapel nearly 32 years ago. Too many fond Hood memories to mention!”

Brandon Merson ’21 & Tailyn Kite ’21 “I was in the Memorial lounge studying. Brandon shouts across the room, ‘Hey, Tailyn… Can you help me with my English homework?’ Four years of helping him with his homework later…!”

Nicholas Temple ’13 & Kristen Geatz ’15 “We met at Hood in fall 2011 and bonded while participating in Maryland Student Legislature. We’re looking forward to celebrating our wedding in the Chapel in October 2022!”

Message from the President Greetings!

This issue of the Hood Magazine focuses on one of our most basic needs—food.

Last fall, I taught a first-year seminar entitled “The Social Animal,” which explored one of our other basic needs: human interaction. Together, we discussed research and our own lived experiences that demonstrate how our ability to survive and thrive depends on others. The goals were two-fold: first, to help new students learn about and become part of the Hood community and second, to help them readjust to social interactions after a prolonged period of isolation due to the pandemic. We explored the challenges and opportunities of becoming a member of Hood’s family—learning how to understand, respect, support and care for each other.

One of the most common ways humans socialize and build community is by sharing a meal, and that is certainly true at Hood. I know our alumni share many fond memories of times in the dining hall, at the Blazer or devouring a late-night pizza in the residence hall. I have enjoyed so many “food moments” with students: first-year and senior picnics at East Cottage, fire pit s’mores, decorating holiday cookies, cheesecake tasting, post-athletic competition potlucks, Sunday night pancakes with Rev. Beth and so many more.

ANDREA E. CHAPDELAINE, PH.D.

Hood is a college rich in traditions (I always say it is both a reflection and manifestation of the strength of our community) and some of the most cherished revolve around food. Some have been part of Hood for decades and some are more recent: holiday dinners, strawberry breakfast and crab fest. I love watching the native Marylanders teach others how to pick a crab and alumni explaining to students why corn flakes and ice cream are part of strawberry breakfast. These events become community celebrations that create memories and unite us over time and place, continuing to nourish our souls and love for alma mater.

There are far greater challenges associated with the pandemic, but one of the daily losses Dave and I felt were meals with students in the dining hall, hosting dinners at East Cottage, alumni events and trustee dinners. Although the lack of events on campus and work travel resulted in many more meals at home, excessive baking (my favorite stress management activity) and supporting Frederick restaurants with take-out orders, none of that filled the void of gathering with faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees to enjoy each other’s company over a meal.

The feature story focuses on a critical issue to our world right now—how we create more sustainable, equitable and healthier food systems. I know you will share my pride in our featured faculty, students and alumni who are making significant contributions to addressing these issues. In the same way, sharing meals builds our sense of belonging and sustains our Hood community.

In the words of author Barbara Coloroso, “There is something profoundly satisfying about sharing a meal. Eating together, breaking bread together, is one of the oldest and most fundamentally unifying of human experiences.”

Bon Appétit!

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NEWS MAKERS Counseling Program Receives $1M+ Grant from HRSA Hood’s counseling program has been awarded a nearly $1.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program (HRSA BHWET).

The goal of Hood’s grant-funded program, “Strength in Training Equity: Experiential Preparation for a Diverse Behavioral Workforce,” is to increase the number of behavioral health professionals, while also improving distribution and access to behavioral health services within medically underserved communities.

Marlene B. Grossnickle Young ’76, P’09, H’14 and George B. Delaplaine Jr., H’08.

Board of Trustees Dedicates Portrait of George B. Delaplaine Jr. The Hood College Board of Trustees dedicated a portrait of George B. Delaplaine Jr., H’08 on Oct. 22, honoring his longstanding dedication to the institution.

The likeness, commissioned by Michael S. Young, P’09 and Marlene B. Grossnickle Young ’76, P’09, H’14, by artist Mary Pfister hangs on the first floor of Rosenstock Hall, directly across from the Virginia Munson Hammell ’67 Trading Room.

“My husband Mike and I were pleased to donate the portrait of George Delaplaine as a gift to Hood College and in honor of George and his transformational gift to the College that established the George B. Delaplaine School of Business,” said Young.

“We wanted there to be a visual presence of the man for whom the School of Business has been named to reflect what his life and career exemplify—that true success is based not only on building financial profitability, but also on building value into the lives of others through community investment and enrichment.”

The Delaplaine family shares close ties with Hood; the Delaplaine and, by extension, Randall families include 12 Hood and Frederick Female Seminary (Hood’s precursor) alumni, including George’s mother Ruth Carty Delaplaine of the Class of 1913.

Additionally, the families have had two members on the Board of Trustees and five members on the Board of Associates.

Delaplaine Makes Additional Principal Gift to School of Business Hood received a second transformational gift from George B. Delaplaine Jr., H’08. This second significant gift makes Delaplaine one of the largest living donors in the history of Hood College.

The gift will support faculty recruitment and development, faculty and student research, and general administrative needs for the George B. Delaplaine School of Business. The school serves as a dedicated space for Hood business students, as well as a hub for social entrepreneurship in the community.

“My giving to Hood College is motivated not only by the deep family ties that the Delaplaine family has to Hood College that include my mother as a Hood College graduate of 1913, but also by my desire to encourage students to develop fundamental business skills for life,” said Delaplaine.

“I have devoted my life to pursuing business opportunities and new ventures. Consequently, I am gratified and honored to know that my giving to Hood has culminated in the establishment of a School of Business bearing my name that will educate and send forth tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs.”

Delaplaine first provided a major gift to endow the new School of Business in 2018 and received the President’s Medal for Hope for his philanthropy and work as a leader within the community.

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With these funds, the counseling program is increasing the number of counselor trainees at field placement sites in underserved communities by providing stipends and adding new qualifying sites as internship options; expanding professional development opportunities for students and supervisors; and launching a hybrid training clinic—the NeighborHOOD Counseling and Training Center. Staffed by counseling master’s students under the guidance of licensed supervisors, the clinic will offer both telehealth and in-person counseling services at a low cost to young adults..

Megan Shaine, Ph.D., director for the counseling program and BHWET grant, said, “Our multipronged approach not only encourages our counselor trainees to work with underserved populations, but also provides a new low-cost option for mental health services for the College and the Frederick community.”

Thirteen clinical mental health and school counseling students have been selected to receive $10,000 stipends in 2022-23 while completing their internships at qualifying hospitals, community mental health agencies, addictions treatment facilities and schools serving high-need populations.

The NeighborHOOD Counseling and Training Center began accepting Hood students as clients Feb. 1 and will open to community members later in 2022.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

NEWS MAKERS Hood Receives Grant from Maryland Center for Computing Education

Hood has been awarded a grant of $49,620 from the Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE). Hood’s “Computational Thinking Partnership: Teach the Teacher Educators (TTE)” is the third phase of a collaborative project involving the Departments of Computer Science and Information Technology and Education, as well as Frederick Community College.

Maryland Department of Commerce Grants $1M Hood College has received $1 million from the Maryland Department of Commerce via the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund (MEIF).

The funds, matched by a $1 million commitment from Drs. Ruth Whitaker Holmes ’55 and G. Burtt Holmes, will establish an endowed dean for the College’s behavioral and health sciences programs.

“Maryland’s culture of innovation is one of our strongest assets and a major driver of economic growth and new business attraction,” said former Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz ’06.

“We are proud to support this large and impressive cohort of E-Nnovation awardees as they continue their important, cutting-edge research.”

The General Assembly created the MEIF in 2014 and has provided $64.9 million in funding to leverage $71.2 million in private donations. The Maryland Department of Commerce endowed $21.2 million to eight schools to fund a dozen new research professorships. This is Hood’s fourth E-Nnovation grant.

“We are excited to use this award to establish the endowed dean position, which will develop programs in much-needed health care professions and deepen our ties to the Frederick community and Frederick Health,” said President Chapdelaine.

The goal is to help educators develop their knowledge, understanding, skills and application of the K-12 Computer Science Framework and Maryland’s K-12 Computer Science Standards.

Participants from Hood, Frederick Community College and Montgomery Community College, will learn and apply foundational principles of computer science and computational thinking into their preservice courses to prepare future teachers.

“By building on our initial learning and programming from the first two rounds of MCCE grant funding, my colleagues, Dr. Marisel Torres-Crespo and Dr. Jiang Li, and I are excited to design professional development for teacher preparation faculty at Hood and local community colleges,” said Jennifer Cuddapah, Ph.D., associate professor of education. “By learning about foundational knowledge and skills of computational thinking, we will be better poised to create meaningful course experiences for our future teachers.”

Participants began with basic content and a hands-on introduction to the core curriculum and cross-cutting computer science concepts, such as computing systems, algorithms and programming, and impacts of computing.

Participants also received a mini grant to support coursework implementation.

Participants and faculty are staying connected post-workshop through an online forum and will reconvene to share their course experiences, significant learnings and plans for next steps.

Athletic Director Susan Kolb Named in Frederick Top 50 Under 40 Susan Kolb, Ph.D., director of athletics, was selected as one of Frederick’s Top 50 Under 40 by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development.

The Top 50 Under 40 recognizes Frederick County’s young professionals under 40 years of age who are leaders of their industry. Winners demonstrate values of leadership, give back to the community and add significant value to their company and its culture. Kolb was one of 50 winners chosen out of 286 nominations received.

“Age has been something that has come up several times in my career,” said Kolb. “It often starts with colleagues in this field noting, ‘You’re awfully young to be a college coach or an athletic director.’ I’ve never taken offense to those statements. Rather, I’ve looked at them as a compliment.

“My career didn’t fall in my lap. My athletic career prepared me with a strong work ethic, discipline and perseverance, which allowed me to be considered for a career in athletic administration.

Fortunately, my career path has also given me exceptional mentors, who have encouraged and supported me to continue taking risks in a career that is not designed for the weak.

“I am honored to be among the other candidates for this award. I hope publications like Frederick’s Top 50 Under 40 will continue to inspire young men and women that, with consistency, dedication and hard work, you can absolutely land your dream job—as I have mine.”

“My athletic career prepared me with a strong work ethic, discipline and perseverance.”

Congratulations to the Hood alumni also named to Frederick Top 50 Under 40: Carla Means Clarke ’08; Alyssa Eshleman ’13, MBA’17; Devin Gaither ’10; Karen Crum Nicklas ’13; Amber Schmidt Seiss ’12, M.S.’15; and Sophie Smith ’18.

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Hood in the News | Our Experts Cited in the Press Hood Celebrates Diverse Student Body with Parade of Flags Organized by Tanith Fowler Corsi, the annual Parade of Flags kicked off Hood’s International Education Week.

FROM FREDERICK NEWS-POST STORY “A BANNER DAY: HOOD COLLEGE KICKS OFF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK WITH FLAG PARADE,” PUBLISHED NOV. 15, 2021:

Standing atop the steps of Hood College’s Coblentz Hall, student Naba Fawzi recited a poem in Arabic as dozens of flags whipped around her in the blustery autumn wind. “My homeland, my love for you has no bounds,” Fawzi translated, speaking of her home country of Iraq.

Fawzi joined staff and students Monday in the college’s third annual International Parade of Flags, its second held in-person. The colorful display represented the 30-plus countries from which Hood students hail and served as the kickoff to International Education Week.

Terry Anne Scott Speaks about History of Lynching and Racialized Recreation Hood History Department Chair Terry Anne Scott, Ph.D., examines how white Texans transformed lynching into a form of racialized recreation in book “Lynching and Leisure.”

FROM SIRIUSXM SHOW “THE BLACK EAGLE,” AIRED ON SEPT. 1, 2021:

“There were about 750 lynchings in the state of Texas, the vast majority of whom were African Americans, so I set out to see not only why lynching became racialized … and also why lynching went from this quiet violence … to the type of spectacle where Black bodies were completely devalued … and where unmasked people, sometimes in the thousands, would lynch Black people in the middle of the day.

“Schools would often be closed down during the lynchings, so parents would have the option to

take their children, and they frequently did … after a person was hanged or burned … then families would pile into their car or take an excursion train and view the lynching site after.

“The storytelling in here appeals to people. What you can learn about how, in this nation, Black lives have been devalued—and what you can do about it—that’s what I sought out to do.”

L isten to the full interview at hood.edu/ SiriusXM-Scott

April Boulton, dean of the Graduate School at Hood, carried the flag of Egypt in honor of a colleague who could not attend. “It’s such a celebration of diversity and inclusion, all things we believe in,” Boulton said.

“I thought it would be wonderful to bring that global tradition here,” said Tanith Fowler Corsi, director of graduate admission. “It really brings our community together.”

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Hood Partners with Potomac Riverkeepers to Monitor Water Quality Students will conduct unique on-location research and data collection on Potomac River bacteria levels.

FROM FREDERICK NEWS-POST STORY “POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK PARTNERS WITH HOOD COLLEGE TO CREATE BACTERIA MONITORING SYSTEM IN POTOMAC,” PUBLISHED OCT 29, 2021:

“What we do in coastal and watershed studies (CCWS), as much as possible, is that once [students] have taken classes with us, we offer them paid positions in the lab to work with us on various projects,” said CCWS Program Director Drew Ferrier. “This would be one of those projects.”

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, volunteer “citizen scientists” will collect and analyze water samples from 10 sites along Antietam Creek and the main stem of the Potomac River with Brent Dean April Boulton holds an Egyptian flag.

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Walls, who has served as the Upper Potomac riverkeeper for 12 years.

“Thanks to the Potomac Riverkeeper Network’s new partnership with Hood College, the network will be able to store samples in a lab operated by the school. The organization will provide the equipment needed for the analysis of the samples,” said Walls.

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NEWS MAKERS Tamelyn Tucker-Worgs Describes MLK Jr.’s Moral Vision for American Politics

Hood Welcomes New Hires

Political Science Department Chair Tamelyn Tucker-Worgs, Ph.D., describes how Martin Luther King Jr. would approach society’s most pressing issues.

FROM FREDERICK NEWS-POST COLUMN “MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND A MORAL VISION FOR AMERICAN POLITICS,” PUBLISHED JAN. 17, 2022:

“We are facing an America rife with political polarization, racial and economic disparities, a global pandemic and so much more. Dr. King’s perspective about the role that morality should play in politics can serve as a compass to help us traverse today’s pressing political issues.

and support a stronger safety net. He would see contemporary voter suppression efforts … as morally wrong. Confronting issues like voter suppression, poverty and police brutality would surely be part of an agenda that uses King’s moral vision for American politics.

“Given his view of political evils, it is easy to imagine how King would stand on manifestations of racism that continue to plague our society, such as police brutality. He would see it as morally wrong and would support police reform.

“We should use King’s vision as both a compass and barometer to navigate current political and policy issues, determine the just moral position and pursue a moral means to bring about change.”

“He would see our society’s tolerance of poverty and economic exploitation as morally wrong

ead the full opinion at hood.edu/ R FNP-Worgs-MLK

An Update on Brodbeck Hall

She is an active member of several professional organizations and has recently worked to update and clarify the definition of evidence-based practice in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

and effort, we will once again hear music and more at Brodbeck.

For information on supporting the return to music in Brodbeck Hall, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at pergola@hood.edu or 301-696-3702.

Although the fire itself mostly affected the upper levels of Brodbeck, water damage throughout the building was significant. As a result, the College will move forward with a full restoration. Fortunately, this will allow for much-needed upgrades to Brodbeck, including ADA access, interior updates and an overall more efficient use of space.

The expected completion date for the restoration project is fall 2023. This might seem like a long way off, but we promise it will be worth the wait. Work on the building has already begun and is progressing steadily.

The outpouring of support we have received from the Frederick community is a true source of comfort. The oldest building on campus, Brodbeck Hall has stood on the grounds for more than 150 years, hosting countless concerts, events and classes. With a little time

Anne Davis, Ph.D., has been named as director of the new graduate program in nutrition, which is accepting applications for the fall 2022 semester.

Davis joins Hood from the University of the Pacific in Sacramento, having served as the founding program director and associate professor of clinical nutrition in the School of Health Sciences.

As program director, Davis was responsible for accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), program design, and planning and development of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program (MSCN).

Davis earned a B.S. in food and nutrition from the University of Maine, M.S. from the University of Connecticut School of Allied Health and Ph.D. in public health from Temple University.

Facing the Music

In the early hours of Sept. 9, 2021, lightning struck Hood College’s historic Brodbeck Music Hall, sparking a fire on the third floor. Units from Frederick County Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene shortly thereafter. Approximately 75 firefighters and rescue personnel contained the blaze within 45 minutes—a remarkable achievement.

Anne Davis, Ph.D.

Richard Elliott Richard Elliott was named the new director of print and mail services in January 2022. Elliott joins Hood with an extensive background in print production, vendor relations and graphic design.

Most recently, Elliott owned his own freelance creative design and print business, “The Print Guru,” which served hundreds of clients on a national level as their primary vendor.

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Akia Jackson, Ph.D., was named director of the writing center in January 2022. Jackson graduated from the University of Iowa with a Ph.D. in English literature. She has taught courses in critical reading and writing, rhetoric and composition, Black women as writers and the African American experience, among others. Prior to joining Hood, her most recent roles were faculty and reading/ writing specialist at Trinity Washington University and writing consultant at Washington University.

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Scholarship Gifts Pay it Forward Hood has seen a momentous increase in donor support for student scholarships through the “Forging the Future” comprehensive campaign. Since the onset, $24.4 million has been generously given to improve educational access at Hood. New endowed funds have been created, while annual funds and existing funds have been enhanced.

For the past two years, rather than hosting events to connect scholarship recipients and their benefactors, Hood coordinated personalized visits via Zoom or through socially distant and masked visits. Even when schedules didn’t quite align, students were creative in sending gratitude virtually, with video messages that went beyond a traditional handwritten thank you note.

This personalized approach has subsequently increased engagement and funding for Hood scholarships. Board of Trustee member Art Anderson, P’07, M.D., and wife Julane Anderson, P’07 were able to meet with their scholarship recipient twice and were motivated to increase their support. “When we are able to meet with our scholarship recipient one-on-one and learn about the student’s goals and enthusiasm for the field of social work, we are further inspired to increase

Katelyn N. Calvo ’25, Charlotte Sizoo Whitenight ’68, Pamela Nicholson Neuman ’68 and President Andrea Chapdelaine

our support of financial aid, especially in light of the cost of higher education,” the Andersons said.

Likewise, since the Class of 1968 established a Diversity Scholarship for their 50th Reunion four years ago, Charlotte Sizoo Whitenight ’68 and Pamela Nicholson Neuman ’68 have been able to connect with recipients, which has compelled them to contribute. “After spending an hour with each of these young women, who spoke so earnestly about their goals, we feel we have a closer connection to Hood and its priorities to serve the students,” Neuman said. “While not a major contributor, I am strongly supporting Hood’s endeavors through the current fundraising campaign.”

Whitenight, a Trustee of the College, was also galvanized by getting to know these students and is taking significant action: “Based on this experience, I recently revised my will to establish a scholarship for senior students needing financial help to complete their Hood degrees.”

It is no surprise that financial aid is an urgent need at Hood and a worthy investment for an alum’s contributions. Through continued efforts to connect donors to that investment—our students—this priority will continue to inspire many who are passionate about higher education, and most importantly, Hood College.

“ I have planned a bequest in my will so that Hood can continue to offer an outstanding educational experience...

I want to know that Hood will remain a vital part of the Frederick region as it has been for more than 130 years.” ­– Carrie Steuart ’80

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Malinda (Lindy) Small ’81 Executive Director of Individual Giving, Trustee Emerita small@hood.edu 301-696-3977

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Join me with a legacy gift through your will!

Carrie Steuart ’80

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Ensuring Every Student Graduates an Engaged Citizen $65 Million Comprehensive Campaign Hood College thrives by preparing for the future, building on our strong liberal arts foundation. From our early days as a leader in women’s education, we have become a highly respected learning community comprised of students from diverse backgrounds across the country and the globe.

“Forging the Future: The Campaign for Hood College” is now approaching its fifth and final year. We are engaging thousands of alumni and friends who believe in the College’s mission and want to invest to strengthen its competitiveness. We seek $65 million in

philanthropic support to provide vital scholarships and invest in our faculty, ensuring that every student graduates an engaged citizen, ready for meaningful work in a rapidly evolving world. We are developing new degree programs that meet society’s emerging needs, while creating new spaces in which to deliver them. Growing our endowment will strengthen Hood College for generations to come. Your gifts will advance us toward the bright future we envision. Please join us.

Established the George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business with the principal gift from George Delaplaine Jr., H’08.

For more information, visit hood.edu/ forging-future.

Progress Report (Sept. 1, 2017 - Jan. 31, 2022) $59.1 Million Raised as of Jan. 31, 2022 TRANSFORM LIBRARY INTO A DYNAMIC LEARNING COMMONS

$3.5 MILLION $7.5 MILLION

INCREASE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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Library into a Learning Commons creating

$9.0 Million

a hub of active, engaged, collaborative

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EXPAND THE GEORGE B. DELAPLAINE JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

learning with open and flexible spaces.

$5.0 MILLION $5.1 MILLION

ENSURE HIGH-IMPACT STUDENT PRACTICES

$4.0 MILLION $2.5 MILLION

ESTABLISH THE SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

$3.0 MILLION $6.2 MILLION

SUPPORT FACUTY IN TEACHING & RESEARCH

$2.5 MILLION $2.6 MILLION Established the School of Behaviora

$8.0 MILLION $6.5 MILLION

GROW THE HOOD FUND

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$15.0 MILLION

EXPAND THE HODSON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

$0.039 MILLION

CAMPAIGN UNDESIGNATED

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(INCLUDING UNRESTRICTED BEQUESTS)

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Bequests HELEN PRICE BALLANTINE ’60

GAIL D. SHAFFER ’58

Helen made Hood the beneficiary of a life insurance policy to provide unrestricted support. She was an early childhood education major and later taught nursery school. She was a lead teacher and a co-founder of the three-year-old program at Flemington Presbyterian Church School. Helen married Bob Ballantine in 1960 and they lived in Hunterdon County, NJ, for most of their married life.

Helen was active in the New Jersey Republicans organization at both the local and state level. She sang and led musical groups, loved playing tennis and bridge, and was an avid Yankees fan. She was a long-term volunteer at many organizations, including the Hunterdon Medical Center, Clinton Historical Museum, National Heart Association, Meals on Wheels, National Cancer Society and the Junior Women’s Club of Clinton. Helen was a member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. She and Bob have three children, including Carolyn Ballantine True ’83.

Through her estate, Gail provided unrestricted support to Hood. Gail was a long-time resident of Berkeley Heights, NJ, and upon retirement, moved to Ocean Grove, NJ. She graduated from Hood College with a degree in political science. She taught for 42 years at Governor Livingston Regional High School. She was the cheerleading coach there for many years, as well as the yearbook advisor for decades and an all-around student advocate. The pinnacle of her career was being named New Jersey’s Teacher of the Year in 1993. While Gail was short in stature, she had big energy. She was a volunteer with Berkeley Heights Historical Society, the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad and Covenant House in NYC. She served as Ocean Grove Historical President, managing the Historical House tour and all things Ocean Grove. Gail’s love for Ocean Grove was only matched by her love of family and friends. While Gail was never married and had no children of her own, she was a “second mom” to many and cared about their life goals and adventures.

ELIZABETH “LIZ” GEISER ’47 Liz left a bequest in her estate to further support the scholarship she established in memory of her mother—The Margaret R. Geiser Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Liz was a senior vice president with R&R Bowker Publishing Company for many years. She was also involved in business development in New York for Gale Research of Detroit, MI. In 1976, she helped found the University of Denver Publishing Institute, which she directed each summer, welcoming many Hood students into the program.

During the early 1990s, she led international educational seminars into Eastern Europe under the sponsorship of the United States Information Agency. In 1988, she was inducted into the Publishing Hall of Fame. Liz served on Hood’s Board of Trustees from 1993 to 1999 and was a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1972.

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LOIS B. NOFFSINGER SPURRIER ’63 Lois had a living will and recognized Hood with a bequest to help rebuild Brodbeck Hall. She was born and raised in Frederick, she received her early childhood education degree from Hood. She taught kindergarten at the Visitation Academy in Frederick for 17 years and was a music teacher for more than 22 years. She provided tours for the Tourism Council of Frederick County and was a manager at the Frederick Days Inn. Lois was a great advocate for farming and agriculture, often volunteering for 4-H. She was a long-time member of the Frederick County Farm Bureau.

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church council and played handbells. Lois was also a member of the South Frederick PTA (now Lincoln Elementary), Frederick Women’s Civic Club, American Legion Post #11, Auxiliary for the Jr. Fire Co., Kiwanis Club and Daughters of the American Revolution.

ANN LEWIS SNYDER ’49 AND WILLIAM R. SNYDER, TRUSTEE EMERITUS Ann and Bill established an endowed scholarship through their generous bequest. They met while Ann was attending Hood. A college roommate set them up on a blind date. Bill graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and worked for Crown Central Petroleum Corporation for 35 years, rising to become senior vice president of administration and secretary. Ann was a social worker in Baltimore City. Faith and family were very important to them. They attended Towson United Methodist Church and hosted family dinner every Sunday. They both were passionate about higher education. Bill served on Hood’s Board of Trustees from 1983 to 1985 and 1991 to 1997. He was a board member of the Maryland State Board of Higher Education, the Independent College Fund of Maryland, the University of Maryland Chancellor’s Advisory Council, the University of Maryland Foundation and KCI Technologies. Ann and Bill enjoyed taking dance lessons together, reading and traveling. Bill, predeceased by Ann, passed away in October 2020.

GIVING BACK PROFESSOR, COLLEAGUE, FRIEND

Margery Elfin Honors Former Student Nancy Gillece ’81 with Gift to Hood College Margery Elfin, Ph.D., has had a storied career. In addition to teaching political science at Hood for more than 20 years, she served on the Board of Trustees and has authored several history books.

She is known for making quite the impression on her students, to the point where a group of alumni who studied under Elfin established a scholarship to honor their former professor (alongside fellow poli-sci professor Carolyn Kawecki).

One student in particular can attest to Elfin’s legacy within the Hood community. Nancy Gillece ’81, vice president for institutional advancement, first met Elfin as an undergrad political science major.

“Marge routinely invited groups of students to her home in Washington and we were in awe of her gallery wall of photos with the top Democrat leaders in the District,” Gillece recalls. “She inspired us.”

They got to know each other during a senior seminar and became even more well-acquainted when Gillece began working in admissions at Hood shortly after graduation. Through collaborating on events and projects, the two soon became friends as well as colleagues.

Margery Elfin

“ There’s something good about watching the intellectual growth of students from the trembling entry into first year to the confident graduate. It’s very encouraging.” own evolution. When the pandemic hit, Elfin felt compelled to help the institution to which she had dedicated so much of her life. In November 2021, Elfin generously provided a substantial gift to the College. Ever the advocate for her students, Elfin surprised Gillece by making the gift in her honor.

Nancy Gillece ’81

“Nancy is just a wonderful ambassador for the College. She in unflappable. Nothing stands in her way,” Elfin remarks. “We’ve had a lot of good times together, a lot of laughs, even though there’s this huge age difference between us. I could be her mother, but that doesn’t really seem to matter!”

Having both witnessed tremendous change on campus throughout the years, the two have come to share a special bond that reflects Hood’s

“I was beyond flattered,” says Gillece. “I am fortunate that through my career at Hood, we have naturally connected. She continues to be a friend and mentor. I am grateful that she has enriched my life.” The gift will support the Elfin-Kawecki Scholarship Fund, high-impact educational practices and the annual Hood Fund.

As Elfin reflects on a lifetime in academia, she’s most proud of having fostered the professional development of countless students. “There’s something good about watching the intellectual growth of students from the trembling entry into first year to the confident graduate. It’s very encouraging. The more I can see that, the more I feel maybe, just maybe, I made a difference.”

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FREDERICK FOCUS There are more than 50 restaurants, bars and cafés in Downtown Frederick. Our vibrant food scene rivals that of many bigger cities. The diverse array of offerings reflects the cultural melting pot that Frederick has become over the years. In the spirit of uplifting underrepresented groups, we are delighted to highlight several eateries owned and operated by people of color and/or members of the LGBTQ+ communities.

I recently accompanied Rona Mensah ’92— who is also a Board of Associates member—on a culinary tour of Downtown Frederick. We sampled delectable delights from four local hot spots, with a focus on inclusivity. Along the way, we discovered flavors as rich and varied as the people they came from. When we sit down to share a meal—whatever a person’s background may be—it’s clear to see that we are not so different. Food is the common denominator for us all. As Rona puts it, “Discovering new flavors helps us learn about cultures we might not be familiar with. Supporting these businesses is good for the whole community.

When one thrives, we all thrive.”

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breakfast\brunch Glory Doughnuts & Diner 162 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 240-651-3467 | glorydoughnuts.com Owners: Keirsten and Alissa Straiter Since 2012, Keirsten and Alissa Straiter have been slinging old-fashioned dough with a modern twist—everything on the menu is 100 percent vegan. We stop by their charming creekside location on a bustling Saturday morning. What better way to start the weekend than with handmade, small-batch doughnuts and hot coffee? We opt for traditional chocolate, blueberry glaze, spicy hot chocolate and cinnamon twist. The doughnuts are a work of art. As Rona bites into her traditional chocolate, her eyes light up. “I can’t believe this is vegan. It’s so pillowy and soft. You can tell it’s made fresh.” Sipping her coffee, she looks at the line of customers waiting to order, as colorful as the doughnuts themselves. “And I love the energy in here. It feels like a safe space.” This is no accident.

The Straiters have made it their mission to foster an inclusive environment. “Diversity and representation in the industry are vital. Historically, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community haven’t had the same access to opportunities as others have,” says Alissa. “Representation is important because it normalizes diversity, celebrates culture and lifts communities who may need it.”

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Jerk N’ Jive Caribbean Kitchen 911 N East Street B, Frederick, MD 21701 240-439-4518 | jerknjive.com Owner: James Smith Walking into Jerk N’ Jive, the smell has us salivating before we even order. Owner James Smith opened the restaurant in 2017. Specialties

FREDERICK FOCUS include all the classics—jerk chicken, oxtail stew and coconut shrimp, to name a few. We decide to snack on a couple of the restaurant’s famous Jamaican patties. A combination of minced meat, spices, garlic and onion wrapped in flaky, golden crust, these patties will transport you straight to the beaches of Kingston. “There is nothing better than this,” Rona says between bites. “A little kick but not too spicy. The crust on here is the bomb.

I love that you can just grab one and go. It’s good for any time of day.” Smith takes pride in his recipe, which he spent a long time perfecting.

“The key is having seven or eight layers of pastry.

That’s the formula for a nice crust,” Smith says.

“You have to take your time and cook them at the right temperature; not too fast, not too slow.”

Whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout, this Black-owned business is a must-stop destination for Frederick foodies.

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Hootch & Banter 49 S Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 301-732-4971 | hootchandbanter.com Owners: Sherif Salem and Cherie Nearman With its chic interior and eclectic menu, Hootch & Banter looks like it was plucked from uptown Manhattan. Instead, this hip little eatery calls South Market Street home. Owners Sherif Salem and his wife Cherie Nearman opened H&B in 2015. Since then, the business has garnered rave reviews and expanded to include a lounge on the second floor. Rona and I start off with a round of cocktails—classic Cosmopolitan for her, Hot Buttered Bourbon for me. This adult take on a hot cider is everything I could ask for on a chilly winter night. For an appetizer, our waiter suggests the Charm City Egg Rolls. Inside the exquisitely fried wonton wrappers we find a mixture of leeks, bell pepper, charred corn, imperial sauce and succulent lump crab, topped with spicy remoulade and accompanied by malt vinegar aioli and homemade Thai chili dipping sauce. Rona is dancing in her seat. “This might be my new favorite. A little tangy, a little sweet, super rich and decadent. The sauces are amazing. The presentation is gorgeous.” We make short work of the egg rolls and enjoy a bit of people watching. There’s a palpable buzz in the atmosphere as patrons at the bar laugh and tables start filling up for dinner. Time for another cocktail …

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Motherland Kitchen & Spices

Owners: Moo Rung and Pong Chan

Sabor de Cuba

The last stop on our food-filled tour of Downtown Frederick takes us to Tsunami Ramen. After opening in 2020—during the middle of the pandemic, no less—it’s great to see Tsunami filled with happy (and full) customers. Co-owners Moo Rung and Pong Chan established themselves as heavy hitters in the local restaurant scene when they launched sushi-centric Lazy Fish in 2014. At Tsunami, however, noodles reign supreme. Rona orders us Tsunami Dumplings to start. These bite-sized pockets of deliciousness are surprisingly colored blue (like a tsunami, get it?) and pack a ton of flavor. Next up, Rona tries the Tempura Ramen, while I go with the Pork Katsu. I waste no time devouring the thin, panko-fried cutlet over a bed of rice—superb. The ramen does not disappoint either. Silky egg noodles swim in a massive bowl of shoyu broth. The tempura-fried shrimp are served on the side to preserve their crispiness.

As Rona pokes around with her chopsticks, she discovers corn kernels, seaweed, a soft-boiled egg and a fish cake. “There are a lot of different textures. Deep umami flavor. The noodles just soak up that broth.” She takes a slurp and smiles.

“This is not the instant ramen I had in college!”

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Neither Gone nor Forgotten A HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN CEMETERY IS RECLAIMED AND RESTORED

Headstone of WWI veteran Irvin Sullivan and his father Robert Sullivan, who died on the same day in 1927.

After being razed, Halfway Cemetery was neglected for decades. Today, Hood faculty, students and community volunteers are tackling identification and cleanup of this lost African American burial ground near Hagerstown, Maryland. We talked with David Hixson, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of art and archaeology, and James Locke ’23, president of Hood’s student archaeology club about their efforts.

What is Halfway Cemetery, and what is the work you are doing?

JL: Halfway Cemetery, or what remains of it, is an African American cemetery that has fallen into despondency. Its earliest burial is believed to be Jesse Guynn, dating back to 1844. The cemetery is host to a wide array of 19th to 20th century burial remains and cemetery artifacts. A collection of headstones and funerary markers cover what remains of the divided land. Our project deals with only a small portion of the cemetery, as the rest of the cemetery was built upon with modern homes, property lines and fences. The developer’s apparent disregard for human remains and their innumerable self-serving disturbance of archaeological remains in the area is typical of the destruction of African American cemeteries across the United States. According to Emilie Amt, Ph.D., professor emerita, more than a hundred burials have been recorded at Halfway.

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How did the project evolve?

DH: This project began with Elizabeth Paul, a landowner in the Halfway neighborhood who began to research her property. She had what appeared to be an abandoned lot adjacent to her backyard, and she had heard it might have once been an African American cemetery. She reached out to Dr. Amt. To their surprise, this parcel was the historic Halfway “Colored” Cemetery that Dr. Amt had been looking for in her research. Dr. Amt had believed that this cemetery was completely obliterated by the mid-20th century development in which Elizabeth Paul lived. In fact, a small reserve had been left at the heart of the burial grounds, now abandoned and all-but-forgotten.

Why is the work important?

DH: The history of the United States has many intentional gaps created by willful ignorance regarding racial injustice.

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communities of the Hagerstown area.

Such painful gaps in our history need to be filled as best we can. Our efforts will not provide justice for the disinterred and their descendants, but it is one step towards healing the wounds that rest (quite literally) just under the surface of our nation.

How common is it for cemeteries to be hidden in plain sight?

DH: Unfortunately, African American cemeteries (along with some cemeteries of the poor or indigents) were often “unmarked.” By this, we mean that the dead did not receive a permanent carved stone monument. Such graveyards rarely entered the historic record and eventually became lost (or ignored) by later generations. But the Halfway Cemetery appears to have had wellmarked graves with carved stones. Its partial destruction was willful. Only the heart of the graveyard was set aside for preservation, locked outside of public view or access by surrounding it with fenced homes.

LEARNING CURVE How is technology being used to restore the cemetery?

DH: We are in the process of mapping the cemetery, both the reserved section and what may remain beneath the lawns of neighboring backyards. We have so far implemented ground penetrating radar, electrical conductivity and magnetometry, all graciously provided

by Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc. and Jarrod Burks, Ph.D. Furthermore, our Hood Archaeology Club will be spending weekends plotting the locations and alignments of the few remaining headstones and footstones within the cemetery reserve to reconstruct the locations of intact graves as best we can.

Finally, we will be mapping the results of all techniques on a 3D map of the area created by drone photogrammetry, a specialty of mine.

James, what has been the biggest takeaway for you, and has this work influenced what type of career you’ll pursue after you graduate?

What will happen once the cleanup is completed?

DH: The intent is to demonstrate an ongoing and continuing care for the graveyard, allowing for a permanent, recognized easement to protect the property from further encroachment or destruction. Outreach to descendant communities is ongoing with the hope of putting together a long-lasting coalition of volunteers to maintain the property in perpetuity.

JL: As for the takeaways from this project, I view it as a sort of moral obligation to those buried in this forgotten cemetery. I’m sure my colleagues share the same sentiment.

The opportunity to help document and preserve the history of those buried at Halfway is one that provides both archaeological experience to my fellow colleagues and peace of mind to the descendants of those buried in the cemetery. In terms of how this project has impacted my career and future aspirations, since helping with the cleanup I have been permitted a glimpse into both our country’s real history and a look into the impact an archaeologist can make. I hope to enroll in grad school following Hood.

Our archaeology student club is not the only organization supporting this effort. The Boy Scouts, the Daughters of the American Revolution and Visit Hagerstown have graciously donated their time and funds. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to help. For more information, visit the “Friends of Halfway MD African American Cemetery” Facebook page.

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1. Jumbled gravestones at Halfway: headstone of Clarence and Emily Mack, resting against the Moxley family marker. 2. Emilie Amt, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Paul at the 2021 Veterans Day Commemoration at Halfway Cemetery. 3. Hood archaeology students clear the ground at Halfway to prepare for surveying. 4. Amt and visiting archaeologist Jay Lunze, Ph.D., discuss the layout of the cemetery. 5. Headstone of Private John W. Dorsey, who served in the Civil War.

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1. Volunteers at a cleanup day in fall 2021, left to right: Emilie Amt, Ph.D.; Jennifer Ross, Ph.D., Hood professor of art and archaeology; Marlon Moran (kneeling), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) educator; Elizabeth Paul, FCPS educator and Halfway Cemetery neighbor; David Hixson, Ph.D.; Jenna Gianni ’10, M.A.’15, MFA’18, Hood ceramic arts instructor; Mary Gallahan, FCPS educator; and Max Buck ’22, Hood archaeology student. 2. Jarrod Burks, Ph.D., demonstrating the use of geophysical techniques for the detection of possible unmarked graves at Halfway Cemetery. 3. Gravestone of Civil War musician Perry Moxley, of the First Brigade Band, and his wife Sarah Moxley. 4. On Veterans Day, a flag marks the gravestone of John W. Dorsey. 5. Fallen headstones of J.W. Dorsey and Cornelia Kees. 6. Community members gather on Veterans Day 2021 to honor African American soldiers buried at Halfway.

Veterans Buried at Halfway Corporal William Bell

Private James Edemy

Sergeant Benjamin F. Brooks

Jacob Harris

11th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery

38th U.S. Colored Infantry

19th U.S. Colored Infantry

First Brigade Band, U.S. Colored Infantry

U.S. Colored Troops

Private Irvin Sullivan* 371st Infantry

Private Henry W. Dorsey

Oliver Hicks

Private John W. Dorsey*

Private James C. House

4th U.S. Colored Infantry

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Musician First Class Perry Moxley*

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

YEARS STORIES

Celebrating 50 Years

Message from the Dean

This academic year is the Hood College Graduate School’s 50th Anniversary!

Dear friends, Although we have had a snowy start to it, spring semester is underway, and our graduate students are immersed in capstones, thesis research and other creative projects. We are halfway through our year-long celebration of our golden (50th) anniversary here at the Graduate School. I hope you’ve been following our weekly feature of #50Years50Stories on Facebook

In celebration, we’re showcasing one of our talented and successful alumni from each of the graduating classes from 1974 to 2022 once a week for 50 weeks on Instagram @hoodgradschool.

or Instagram, which showcases a stellar alum from each of our 50 years. From entrepreneurs and executives to artists and square dancers, our amazing Graduate School alumni have truly embodied our tagline of “Going Further” in their lives, careers and communities.

As we reflect upon and celebrate the last 50 years, we also look to the future and the pivotal role the Graduate School will continue to play in the life of the College. We are elated to have approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to launch two new programs in the coming year. The first is a low-residency MFA in creative writing. The second is an M.S. in nutrition, which was made possible by a $250,000 gift from former Board of Trustees member Edith Howard Hogan ’59. Many of you may fondly recall Hood’s discontinued undergraduate dietetics program. Given the advancement in requirements for becoming a registered dietitian, a graduate degree in this field will soon be required for all new registered dietitians. As we have for 50 years, Hood is responding to the industry call for such graduate preparation and plans to launch an ACEND-accredited track of our new master’s degree in the fall of 2022 or 2023. In the meantime, we will open our M.S. in nutrition this fall with two tracks, one in sustainability nutrition and the other in general nutrition. The former track meshes well with our new undergraduate major in sustainability studies.

Graduate education must be particularly responsive to emerging industry needs and work-

“My graduate degree played a pivotal role in my career by being the stepping stone that I needed to begin my work in public service.

As a result, I was able to pursue great employment opportunities, including being the first female Secretary of Transportation of Maryland from 2009 to 2012 and the president and CEO of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation from 2012 to present.”

— Beverly Swaim-Staley ’77, M.A.’82

force development trends. As such, we are exploring several new programs in the health sciences (more to come later) and continue to bolster our diverse portfolio of flexible, online options (thanatology, cybersecurity, information technology and six options for education degrees). Amidst all of this strategic planning, we eagerly prepare for our Seventh Annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition on April 12—always entertaining and enlightening—so I hope you’ll Zoom in for the live event to vote for the People’s Choice Award. We also continue to celebrate the success of our first doctoral program at the College, which is accepting applications for the seventh cohort convening this fall. If you have not yet seen the inspiring stories of our doctoral and other graduate alumni, be sure to visit hood.edu/GradStories and read about their impressive work.

“My graduate degree played a pivotal role in my career by providing me a platform to develop core strategic, analytical, leadership and relationship management capabilities, all of which continue to serve me well in my career, several years after graduating.”

—Bola Adeeko, MBA’99

Sincerely,

April M. Boulton, Ph.D.

Dean of the Graduate School

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Mary C. H. Weller, DOL’21 Mary C. H. Weller graduated with a doctorate in organizational leadership (DOL) in 2021. She is currently the coordinator for science at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Before this, she served as the coordinator for secondary science in the Howard County Public School System for more than a decade. She also worked as a science resource teacher in the central office at Carroll County Public Schools and as a high school physics and chemistry teacher in Carroll County, as well as Augusta County and Charlottesville, Virginia. She is a member of the National Science Teaching Association and the Maryland Association of Science Teachers.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE HOOD COLLEGE? Hood College’s DOL program was the right place at the right time for me. When I entered, I had no idea just how important my studies at Hood College would be!

Initially, I was enticed by the DOL program’s goal to “Prepare Leaders and Transform Communities.”

Like so many people at that time, I was astonished to be witnessing in real-time the devastating impacts of mis-leadership all around us.

I wanted to act, but it was not clear precisely how I could act. Serendipitously, I encountered the DOL program. I learned that the program would equip me to critically examine and practically hone my leadership to the benefit of people around me.

I would have the opportunity to deeply examine theories of leadership, while practicing the hard work in applying those theories.

The program’s structure and the superb faculty were the icing on the cake. Class meetings were concentrated on Saturdays; the cohort consisted of individuals from a variety of professional contexts; and the work thoughtfully mixed the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership right from the start. Faculty members with whom I spoke clearly put students at the center of their efforts. I was hooked.

HOW HAS THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM HELPED YOUR CAREER? I am a different leader now than when I entered the program. I am a more mindful leader. I think and operate more systematically. I more effectively prioritize people, programs and resources.

The DOL program has helped me clearly define my leadership “north star” and to act in ways that allow me to progress in that direction. I am equipped for and committed to leadership that serves the people and supports the systems of educational equity.

In my current role as coordinator of science at MSDE, I am honored to serve the people of Maryland and am committed to nurturing scientific and environmental literacy within all students. My team at MSDE and I work each day to inspire and empower educators, and to align and enhance systems of instruction and assessment, so that all students are seen and fully supported to grow their scientific and environmental literacy.

Too often in the past, science education has had an exclusive air; resources and opportunities were reserved for only some students. In 2021, however, climate change serves effectively as just one concrete example highlighting the imperative that all young people deserve the highest quality science learning experiences.

Each day, we see the impact of climate change around the world. Maryland is no exception, as the frequency of nuisance flooding due to sea level rise increases. Additionally, we cannot ignore the fact that the impacts of climate change are experienced differently across racial and socio-economic groups.

We cannot delay redesigning science education so that it is both more inclusive and socially just. It is my intent to apply my Hood College experiences to support all people connected to science education in Maryland so that, together, we can abolish historical inequities and empower all students as leaders today and tomorrow.

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WHAT DID YOU ENJOY ABOUT HOOD COLLEGE? There are so many aspects of Hood College that stand out to me. Certainly, working with the faculty has been a highlight. Learning alongside my cohort members has also been amazing. The environment has also been a plus.

I have to admit that I really loved holding our class meetings in the library on Saturdays. Hanging out in a library … all day … on Saturday. How cool is that?!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HOOD MEMORY? There are many memories that stand out for me too. In keeping with my geeking out in the library on Saturdays, I have to mention the thrill of arriving for the first day of a class at the start of a new semester to find my textbooks waiting for me.

There is a certain excitement to embarking on new learning as symbolized by new texts. Once the spines of those books are cracked, the learning journey continues to be exciting, but there’s a certain thrill that comes with the moment of launch.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD? Theoretically, the Doctorate of Organizational Leadership is a terminal degree. Terminal typically means the end. Yet, earning the DOL degree from Hood does not mark an end for me. Instead, it is a waypoint in my journey. I am excited to move forward in my career to implement my learning as a scholar-practitioner to transform my community … and to keep learning.

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Counseling Students’ Research to Help Colleges Better Support Students of Color Counseling graduate students and members of Hood’s Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) leadership team Amy Gaudaen, Audrey Richardson, Kerri Easterbrook and John Slick were accepted to present at the American Counseling Association’s 2022 Conference in April.

Counselors for Social Justice is a branch of the American Counseling Association that focuses on promoting social justice and advocating for clients by confronting oppressive ideas and challenging systems of power. Alongside Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Shannon Shoemaker, Ph.D., Gaudaen founded Hood’s CSJ chapter and currently serves as the group’s president while enrolled in the school counseling program. Slick, the group’s secretary; Easterbrook, the group’s treasurer; and Richardson, the group’s president-elect, are all in the clinical mental health counseling program.

“As counselors, we are called by our code of ethics to advocate at the individual, group, institutional and societal level to remove barriers and improve quality of life for our clients. CSJ is an extension of that idea,” says Slick. “We discuss current events and legislation, learn about unique challenges to counseling through a social justice lens and do our best to advocate personally and professionally for underserved groups.”

Standing, left to right: Kerri Easterbrook, John Slick.

Seated, left to right: Audrey Richardson, Amy Gaudaen.

At the ACA conference, the group will present their project, which is focused on helping college counseling centers better serve students of color. “This population utilizes services less often than their white counterparts despite evidence that they experience more frequent and severe mental distress,” says Slick. “We’re trying to use the research to explore ways that college counseling centers can lessen this disparity.”

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Award-winning Student | Notable News Shabana Sayed Earns National Recognition by the Council of Graduate Schools Shabana Sayed, a master’s degree student in educational leadership, has been an educator with Frederick County Public Schools for eight years and was selected by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGE) as a national GradImpact student.

She’s served in a variety of leadership roles, including as the Science Department Chair at Walkersville Middle School.

Sayed is currently working with Frank Vetter, an adjunct professor in Hood’s educational leadership program, to open Frederick’s Middle School Blended Virtual Program. The new blended program will follow the same academic calendar and students will attend synchronous daily classes, while assignments and some class activities will be asynchronous.

The program is being developed after educators realized that the shift to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic was more beneficial for some

students than in-person learning. When Sayed heard about the new program, she was intrigued.

“I saw this as a unique and exciting opportunity to broaden my teaching experience, while also allowing me to serve a role in opening a new program that will benefit students across the county,” says Sayed. “Once I learned that Mr. Vetter was appointed principal of the program, I knew that this was something I wanted to be a part of. He is an incredible leader and working with him continues to be very valuable and fulfilling. I am excited to be part of a program that is using informed practices and instructional strategies to serve our students!”

Sayed aspires to be a school administrator and believes the experience she’s gaining as part of the blended virtual program is invaluable. She chose to pursue her master’s degree at Hood, in part, because of its unique partnership with FCPS.

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“Attending Hood College has helped me to connect and collaborate with other FCPS educators across the county. I believe that my time at Hood will help me in my career because of the connections I have been able to make with FCPS leaders and administrators.”

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2021 Athletic Hall of Fame

THE HOOD COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME inducted four members as the Class of 2021.

The ceremony took place as part of Hood’s Fall Family Weekend, Oct. 3.

Hood has a rich history of promoting and valuing athletics at the intramural and intercollegiate levels. The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes and honors this tradition. Athletes, coaches, friends, faculty, administrators and others who have supported athletic programs at the College are eligible for consideration. percentage (.509), as well as the single-game record for 3-point percentage (.875, 7-of-8). From 2010-2014, Cameron made more 3-pointers than any other NCAA Division III player in the country.

Cameron Cook ’14 Cameron was recruited from Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore and earned his place as a key player with the Blazers the minute he stepped foot on the court. He was a three-time all-conference selection and led Hood to three straight playoff appearances. Cameron holds a career record for the Blazers in points: 3-point field goals made (321—nearly 150 more than the next highest total). He holds season records for 3-point field goals and 3-point field goal

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Following graduation, Cameron stayed involved in basketball, playing for two regional semi-pro teams, the Baltimore Hawks and the Bay Area Shuckers. Prior to the pandemic, Cameron utilized the knowledge he gained in his management and financial classes at Hood to volunteer with Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. He now works as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

“My time at Hood helped me be who I am today,” Cameron says.

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Susan Reeder Jessee ’80, MBA’93 Susan had an impressive career as a swimmer and set records that stood for many years.

During her four years on the swim team, Susan broke her own records at almost every meet.

As a senior, she qualified for the Maryland State Swimming Championships, competing against swimmers from across the state. Susan placed third in the 50-yard breaststroke, sixth in the 100yard breaststroke and seventh in the 200-yard

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Kathleen “Kathy” Tevyaw ’81

breaststroke. Considering Hood’s pool at the time in Gambrill Gymnasium was only 20-yards, these accomplishments are even more impressive.

Kathy was a four-sport student-athlete and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and leisure studies in 1981. She arrived at Hood as an all-state athlete in volleyball and field hockey.

She captained four teams in her collegiate career, leading the lacrosse, field hockey, basketball and volleyball teams.

As a senior, Susan served as team captain and was hired as Hood’s assistant swim coach after graduation. Susan also stayed competitive as a member of the YMCA Masters Swim Team and continued to coach for the FAST Swim Team.

Susan returned to Hood in the 1990s, earning her MBA in 1993. She took time off from swimming to focus on her career and family, which includes legacy alumna Emily Jessee ’21. Susan’s undergraduate degree led her to pursue a career in cancer and AIDS research, and she now works at GDIT as a contractor for the U.S. Army. As a senior program analyst, Susan leads a team focused on developing medical devices, drugs and technologies to support the needs of injured active-duty soldiers.

“I came up at a time when girls weren’t supposed to think about careers. But I wanted to do science, I wanted to cure cancer, so I came to Hood,” Susan says. “Without these experiences at Hood, I don’t know where I’d be.”

Heather Silveira ’15 Originally recruited as a middle-distance runner, it became clear to the coaching staff that Heather was a gifted hurdler early in her career. A true student-athlete, Heather earned All-Middle Atlantic Conference honors 11 times, captained the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, and set 11 school records that still stand. She was awarded the Pi Mu Epsilon Book Prize by the National Honorary Mathematics Society and chosen for the Hypatia Mathematics Science Foundation Prize.

After graduating from Hood, Heather taught at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, where she was voted New Teacher of the Year in 2017.

She also served as an assistant coach for their state champion cross country and track and field teams.

Heather currently lives and works in New York City as a commercial construction project manager with PWC Builders. She was recently highlighted during NYC Women in Construction Week.

She was one of several field hockey players from Hood chosen to participate in regional events to identify players for the U.S. National Team.

Kathy was the recipient of the Helen McCullough McCutchin Award for Outstanding Student-Athlete.

Upon graduation, Kathy began a career with the National Park Service and later earned a master’s degree in museum education at Bank Street Graduate School in New York.

An avid runner and lifelong athlete, she initiated numerous health and wellness programs in her management role with the National Park Service, including recreational sports and an annual road race at Cape Cod National Seashore for the centennial of the National Park Service.

“It takes some years post-college to reflect on who you are. I look back and recognize the power and influence of my time at Hood and in athletics,” says Kathy.

“Hood was my home for four years, and to date it’s the longest I’ve been in one place,” says Heather.

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NAIR NAMED TO ALL-MAC COMMONWEALTH SECOND TEAM Priya Nair ’25 was named to the All-Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth Second Team after a strong first season on the soccer pitch.

She tied for second in the MAC Commonwealth in assists (seven), fifth in points (19) and tied for eighth in goals (six). Her assist and point totals were the most for a Blazer first-year student since 2014 (Alyssa Nubgaard ’18, 23, seven).

Nair had a three-match point streak at the start of conference play, beginning with a goal and an assist against Eastern on Oct. 2. It was her second such streak, as she had two goals and two assists in matches against Juniata, Marymount and Washington Adventist from Sept. 18 to 26.

Hood won five times in 2021, including three wins in MAC Commonwealth play.

BASEBALL GRADUATE ASSISTANT TO BEGIN PRO CAREER Ellison Hanna II, currently the graduate assistant for the baseball program, had a busy winter break.

On Dec. 18, he competed in the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise in his native Bahamas, alongside Jazz Chisholm of the Miami Marlins, Detroit’s Akil Baddoo and numerous current minor league prospects. Hanna hit five home runs in his round, playing for Team Fox alongside both Major Leaguers.

season. The Pioneer League has pushed many players on to higher levels in the game, and it’s quite an amazing feeling to have an opportunity to be next. I can’t wait.”

“Just to be able to compete and put on a show in my hometown was an unforgettable experience.”

-Ellison Hanna II, Graduate Assistant, Baseball

“The Don’t Blink Home Run Derby was awesome,” Hanna said. “I got to meet players from different MLB organizations and catch up with my fellow Bahamian professional ball players. Just to be able to compete and put on a show in my hometown was an unforgettable experience.”

In early January, he signed a contract to play for the independent Missoula PaddleHeads of the Pioneer League. He will join the PaddleHeads upon the conclusion of Hood’s season in May. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to play in Missoula this summer to start my pro career,” said Hanna. “They won the championship last fall, and I’m excited to be part of the next

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ATHLETICS BLAZERS WELCOME TWO NEW HEAD COACHES

Katie Barnett HEAD COACH, VOLLEYBALL

The Hood College athletic department welcomed two new head coaches to the Blazers this winter. Katie Barnett joins as the men’s and women’s volleyball coach and Kyle Bulgarelli ’18, M.S.’20 will serve as the men’s soccer coach.

“I am honored and excited to be named head men’s and women’s volleyball coach at Hood College,” Barnett said. “I would like to thank Director of Athletics Susan Kolb for the opportunity to lead both programs and join an amazing athletic department and community.

Hood College’s dedication to creating a positive student-athlete experience in order to achieve successes on and off the court was evident when I spoke with faculty and staff members, and I am proud to join their mission and continue that success. I look forward to furthering the growth of the volleyball programs and adding to the Blazers’ legacy.”

Barnett arrives at Hood after spending three years as the women’s coach at Wilson College, where she coached both men’s and women’s programs during the 2020 season.

In her two seasons on the court with the women’s team at Wilson, she guided the Phoenix to a pair of semifinal appearances in the Colonial States Athletic Conference. During her first season, in 2019, she led Wilson to its highest win total in four years. The Phoenix were 7-2 in conference play in 2021 for a two-year mark of 13-5 against CSAC competition. She had two AllCSAC selections in 2019 and 2021. The women’s 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19.

Her lone season on the men’s sideline was also cut short due to COVID-19, after the team got off to a 2-6 start. The Phoenix produced one all-conference selection that season.

In addition to her coaching duties, Barnett was the senior woman administrator and director of operations for Wilson, coordinating all aspects of game day operations for each varsity athletic program. On the club circuit, Barnett has served as a coach for Revolution Volleyball Club, East Coast Power Volleyball and York YMCA Volleyball Club. She is also a summer camp coach for Gold Medal Squared.

Prior to Wilson, Barnett spent time as an assistant women’s volleyball coach at Division II for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where the team won 25 matches in 2017 and made its first NCAA appearance since 2002, advancing to the second round.

Barnett attended the University of Tampa, earning her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in 2016. The following year, she graduated from IUP with a Master of Science in Sport Science.

Kyle Bulgarelli ’18, M.S.’20 HEAD COACH, MEN’S SOCCER

Bulgarelli is no stranger to Blazer athletics, serving as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer program since graduating in 2018. He has also worked as an admission counselor at Hood since 2020.

“I am honored to be named the head men’s soccer coach at Hood College,” Bulgarelli said.

“Eight years ago, I started my journey as a Blazer playing for the men’s soccer program.

Being able to share my love for Hood College and my passion for soccer with a new generation of student-athletes is incredibly humbling.

I want to thank President Chapdelaine and Director Kolb for entrusting me with the men’s soccer program. I also want to thank all my past coaches at Hood for their mentorship, first

as a player and then as a young coach coming out of the Blazers’ program. I am looking forward to continuing to grow this program on and off the field.”

Bulgarelli was a four-year starter at center back and a member of the winningest senior class in program history. He played and started every game of his collegiate career and was a three-year captain. A two-sport student-athlete, he also holds the school record for the javelin throw.

As a soccer student-athlete, Bulgarelli was recognized as the MAC Commonwealth Player of the Week and was named the Defensive MVP of the Drew Fall Festival in 2016. He received

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various awards throughout his college career, including the Hood College Kim Servedio Award and the Hood College President’s Award. He was on the MAC Commonwealth Academic Honor Roll for all four years and was named to the MAC Commonwealth Sportsmanship Team for two consecutive years.

He graduated from Hood with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy with a concentration in biology before earning a Master of Science in Environmental Biology in 2020.

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FACES IN THE CROWD

STAFF PARTICIPATE IN NCAA LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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A trio of Blazer staff members attended various leadership training programs provided by the NCAA. Thomas Chatfield, MBA’18 and Molly Kovarik took part in the NCAA Leadership Academy Workshop in Indianapolis from Jan. 23 to 26. They were among a group that learned to identify local campus needs, how to measure success, how to develop professional relationships and how to create the framework for a leadership program. The workshop was the beginning of a four-month program that includes virtual platforms. During the virtual portions, participants were trained to incorporate active learning strategies through high-level participant engagement to replicate the in-person programming experience.

SAVANNAH THOMAS ’22 & SYDNEY THOMAS ’22 WOMEN’S LACROSSE Savannah and Sydney Thomas, both nursing majors, have interned at Johns Hopkins Hospital since June 2020. The twins, members of the women’s lacrosse team, started as patient safety attendants and patient safety officers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, they were assigned to specific units, with Savannah working in cardiac care and Sydney in the neuro intensive care unit. They were both involved in nearly every aspect of patient care, including phlebotomy, ambulation of patients, daily care and transportation. The duo still managed to play in every game during the shortened 2021 season, with both sisters finishing with 11 ground balls and earning places on the MAC Academic Honor Roll.

“We are looking forward to continued collaboration with our cohort, facilitators and Hood College colleagues to develop and sustain our own leadership programming ...”

-Molly Kovarik, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer “‘Transformative’ is the word I would use to describe my time at LAW,” said Chatfield. “The ability to gather knowledge that I can apply to the College, our athletics department, the women’s golf team and myself personally was an incredible opportunity.”

“We were able to meet with many likeminded professionals and hear their testimonials, obstacles, successes and applications of their own current and future leadership programming within their own institutions,” said Kovarik. “We are looking forward to continued collaboration with our cohort, facilitators and Hood College colleagues to develop and sustain our own leadership programming to benefit and empower our coaches and student-athletes alike.”

EVAN WANG ’22 & MASON WANG ’22 MEN’S BASKETBALL

Katy Higinbothom, Hood’s assistant sports information director, attended the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar, held virtually from Feb. 2 to 4.

The program featured interactive presentations from prominent sports industry experts, including NCAA national office executives, who inform attendees about the national governing body’s role in the college sports landscape. Through breakout presentations and panels, participants explored potential career avenues while networking within areas of interest.

Additional professional development topics included mastering difficult conversations, inclusive leadership, self-care, navigating the job search and managing others.

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Molly Kovarik

Evan and Mason Wang, both business administration majors, returned after a canceled 2020-21 season to reach multiple milestones in 2021-22. Evan scored his 1,000th point on Jan. 5 in a win against Lebanon Valley. Exactly one week later, Mason broke the career scoring record of 1,643 points held by Cameron Cook ’14. They are two of just six players in school history who have made more than 150 3-point field goals, with Mason joining Cook as the only players with more than 200. Evan ended up second all-time in assists, and both players racked up more than 150 steals. Mason is one of just two players in program history who has made more than 400 free throws.

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How Eco-Friendly Practices are Changing and Challenging the Food, Beverage and Farming Industries

by Scott Grove

The availability of resources affects the most basic aspects of our daily lives. Whether it is the water we use, the energy source powering our vehicles or the food we eat, sustainability is critical to ensuring the continued availability of these essential resources for life on earth.

Because of the increasing awareness of sustainability’s role in the world today, Hood College established a sustainability studies major in fall 2020, the only one of its kind in Maryland. Professor of Biology Drew Ferrier, Ph.D., developed the program over a two-year period with other faculty members and external partners. While the College had offered an environmental science and policy major, Ferrier says something broader was needed.

Ferrier describes it as “a comprehensive program focused on human wellbeing that includes the economy, social justice and equity for current and future generations.” The program features classroom and laboratory studies alongside real-world practical experiences, such as learning how to transform agricultural waste into biofuels; monitoring and documenting air and stream temperatures; and growing vegetables to address community food insecurity—the latter of which is a core function of the Frederick Food Security Network (FFSN).

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The curriculum was developed based on the nexus of water, energy and food, which is examined collectively in sustainability studies. “If you look at an issue solely from a single perspective, unintended negative consequences can later occur,” says Ferrier. The content draws heavily upon three of Hood’s experiential learning opportunities: the Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies (water), biofuels research program (energy) and Frederick Food Security Network (food).

FFSN was established in 2019 to reduce hunger among local residents living in designated “food deserts,” reduce local water pollution by diverting rooftop runoff for garden irrigation, promote local environmental stewardship and champion better eating habits.

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gardens: The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, the Islamic Society of Frederick, the Boys and Girls Club of Frederick, the Frederick News-Post and Frederick Health Hospital.

Last year, food produced at these gardens supported 160 Frederick County families throughout the growing season.

Gina Gohl, FFSN manager, holds a master’s degree in public health and was formerly employed by the NYC-based International Rescue Committee (IRC), which serves the needs of refugees. In that role, she oversaw the IRC’s New Roots Community Farm located in the Bronx, which responded to food insecurity among local refugees. Hood’s own food-producing facilities include the large outdoor garden that is tended to by students and volunteers; a greenhouse at the Scott Key Center; and a campus greenhouse featuring a hydroponic garden funded by the Ausherman Family Foundation.

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Gohl says the hydroponic garden is the ultimate example of sustainability. “It reduces our water footprint, increases our growing capacity and does so with less resources.” Furthermore, all five FFSN gardens serve local residents, “so there’s very little distance between where the food is grown and the people who eat it.” Given the tremendous amount of carbon emissions generated in the domestic and international transport of food, this is an issue of vital importance.

“There is an increasing movement to grow and purchase local food,” says Gohl, which all but does away with the financial and environmental costs associated with transport, waste, processing and packaging. “Buying locally helps preserve green space and supports area farming.”

That’s just what Heather Dapsauski Sayler, M.S.’09 and her husband Ben are doing at Pleasant Hill Produce in Walkersville, Maryland, where they grow a diverse array of vegetables on a six-acre tract of land. Sayler, who studied math, performs the farm’s accounting and management roles, while her husband oversees daily operations in the field.

Sayler says the farm’s crops are irrigated using a rainwater collection system and a well.

“All irrigation is performed with a drip system that directs water to the roots of the plant,” she says, noting its efficiency. “We cover the soil with plastic mulch, which prevents evaporation and conserves water.” The Saylers also rotate crops to re-fortify the soil with nutrients and prevent erosion. “The fertilizers we do use are injected into the irrigation system so that they can be directly absorbed by the root systems of our crops.”

Heather Dapsauski Sayler, M.S.’09 and Ben Sayler

More than half of the Sayler’s yield is sold to local residents as community-supported agriculture (CSA). The rest goes to farmer’s markets, wholesalers and restaurants. “COVID increased the extent of food insecurity for many families in Frederick County,” says Sayler.

She and Ben have responded to this by providing fresh produce to students who come from low-income families.

Sayler also saw COVID escalate the demand for fresh produce.

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She says the farm’s CSA customer base grew significantly at the onset of the pandemic, when people were concerned about shopping in grocery stores and product availability. “We expand our operation every year to grow more food and feed more people in our community,” she says.

The consumer public isn’t alone in understanding the quality, convenience and cost savings of buying fresh, locally grown produce. Regional grocery stores like Giant Food and Weis Markets are principal customers of Dries Orchards, owned

by Mary Jo Bzdil Dries ’65 and her husband Ken in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Their farm grows upwards of 90,000 bushels of apples each year.

A week following her graduation from Hood, Mary Jo and Ken were married. They quickly focused their resources in establishing what would become their 240-acre orchard. Although most of the farm is dedicated to growing apples, smaller crops include pears, peaches, grapes, nectarines, cherries and raspberries. “Much has changed in the 55 years since we have been farming, including sustainability practices,” says Dries, a home economics major.

For large-scale operations such as theirs, the term “sustainability” also means preserving the harvest. Without proper management, there can be tremendous food spoilage on farms and orchards. Over time, the Dries have implemented the

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use of mobile heaters that move through the orchards to combat the frigid nighttime temperatures. Wind machines help cycle warm air closer to the ground. A metal-framed, plastic-enclosed high tunnel they erected over an acre of young cherry trees protects the fruit from hail or birds.

How do the Dries respond to pre-consumer waste, theirs being in the form of small or minimally damaged apples?

They make cider—lots of it.

Dries has a large cider production and bottling operation on-site and holds commercial contracts with Weis Markets and neighboring colleges.

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The sustainability of farms themselves has been challenging too. Retiring farmers often have no heirs or buyers who are interested in farming. Fortunately, the Dries are in the process of turning over their orchard to younger family members.

Because of intense competition from national food producers, smaller farmers must find ways to remain profitable. For this reason, many are dedicating their fields for specialty uses—or even creating some of their own.

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Tobacco Barn Distillery, established in 2014 and located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, produces bourbon, whiskey and rum on a farm that is more than 200 years old. Co-owner Jane Rathbone Sanders ’79 says that Tobacco Barn is so committed to sustainability that it is the only distillery on the Maryland Green Registry.

“We grow our own corn just steps away from the distillery, which is housed in a historic barn, and purchase our rye from a local farm. Then we process it at a nearby Mennonite grist mill.”

Sanders says that 83 percent of all raw materials used to make their products come from less than 14 miles away, thus vastly limiting carbon emissions.

Tobacco Barn also uses solar arrays that offset much of the electricity needed to power the distillery. Three GEO thermal

systems—two of which support the distillery’s cooling water that is then recycled through a “closed loop” system—are integrated into the facilities. “The recycling of cooling water allows us to save approximately 640,000 gallons a year,” Sanders says. The third geothermal system supports the HVAC system in the distillery’s tasting room.

Spent grains used in the distilling process are given to a local farmer, who uses them to feed his cows. The grain is high in protein and has zero carbohydrates.

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“When the cows see the blue barrels of spent mash arriving in the farmer’s truck, they come running,” she laughs.

As a long-time soil conservationist and co-owner of a farming business located near the Chesapeake Bay, Sanders is particularly sensitive to soil and drainage issues. She was a biology major at Hood before obtaining her master’s degree in environmental and water resources at Vanderbilt University. “We practice ‘no-till’ farming, leaving the crop residue on the soil surface,

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which decays over the course of the winter. The root system of the remaining corn stalk helps limit erosion. We then rotate the crops with soybeans, which are high in nitrogen, one of three elements used in fertilization.

This helps us reduce the amount of fertilizer we use on our crops.” Tobacco Barn sells the soybean crop to the local farm co-op, where it likely ends up as chicken feed.

Since Tobacco Barn can only use their spirit-soaked barrels once, they resell them to several other Maryland businesses that use them to infuse their coffee, nut and syrup products with a whiskey flavor—a dual example of recycling and increasing profitability.

As a computer science major, Phil Bowers ’83, president of Frederick, Maryland-based Fountain Rock Management Corporation and Monocacy Brewing Company, never guessed that he would own two thriving restaurants and a brewery—or face the environmental conservation issues that now have a role in the everyday operation of his highly successful Brewer’s Alley and Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar. “We have always looked for ways to adopt more sustainable practices,” he says. “The main issue is doing so while also putting out an affordable product.”

Recyclable “to-go” packaging is a major expense for restaurants.

Regardless, Bowers stopped using Styrofoam years before it was mandated by the State of Maryland. “It was something our customers asked about and we felt we needed to make the change.” The pandemic added further strain by dramatically increasing the national need for packaging. On the upside, Bowers notes, “COVID pushed the packaging industry into making more options for sustainable products.”

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Margaret’s Mojito Joshua William Cross ’12, the bar manager at Bryan Voltaggio’s Thatcher & Rye in Downtown Frederick, demonstrates how to make this light and refreshing cocktail created especially for fellow alumni.

Other sustainability practices he’s adopted include the restaurant’s participation in the Annapolis-based Oyster Recovery Partnership, in which oyster shells are collected from restaurants and returned to restored native oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay. While he has a source that will dispose and recycle his used cooking oil, Bowers says the removal of post-consumer food waste is more challenging.

He and other Downtown Frederick restaurant owners have yet to find a compost vendor that can regularly collect food waste.

COVID’s impact on freight costs had both negative and positive effects on his business as well. “While it has driven up the expense of everything, higher transportation costs actually help close the price gap on locally produced foods,” which have typically been higher than those purchased from regional or national food suppliers.

“This allows us to use more locally grown, natural, healthy crops.”

Restaurant patrons also enjoy the fresh vegetables grown on the two-acre Fountain Rock Farm in nearby Walkersville, where seasonal yields of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peppers, zucchinis, eggplant, okra, asparagus, butternut squash and more than 200 tomato plants are watered using well irrigation.

Bowers says the use of locally produced foods at his restaurants is important for several reasons. “We are showing the staff our commitment to use local, natural, healthy items. Secondly, many of our employees want to work somewhere that embraces sustainable practices. I want them to feel proud about working for us.”

Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 ½ oz. Hendricks Gin ¾ oz. Lime Juice ¾ oz. Simple Syrup

When not at his restaurants, Bowers is checking in at nearby Monocacy Brewing Company. Founded in 2012, the brewery produces 25 to 30 different types of beer annually that are sold in Maryland restaurants and stores.

½ oz. Chareau Aloe Liqueur (or Yellow Chartreuse) Ginger Beer Mint Cucumber

Bowers says the brewery generates very little waste. “Recyclable glass and aluminum are used in packaging. Water used to ‘crash cool’ the wort (pre-fermentation beer) after the boiling process can be reused for more beer brewing or other water-related needs.” Like Tobacco Barn Distillery, spent grains are removed by a local cattle farmer. Even the interior finishes of the brewery’s tasting room are made from recyclable bamboo, cork, sorghum and paper.

INSTRUCTIONS Muddle 6-8 mint leaves with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

Add gin, lime juice and liqueur.

Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice (Josh recommends using a Collins glass). Top with a splash of ginger beer. Garnish with sprig of mint and cucumber slices.

Note: For a non-alcoholic version, use an non-alcoholic gin of your choosing and substitute muddled cucumber for the aloe liqueur.

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“When it comes to sustainability,” says Bowers, “we are always looking to what is on the horizon.”

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support the farmers and suppliers around us. We try to work with as many local farmers as possible. More than just quality, they also offer variety.”

Claudia Kemmet-Cooper ’95 is the owner of Guglhupf, a German-style bakery, café and biergarten in Durham, North Carolina, that she co-founded in 1998 and followed later with the opening of the Guglhupf Bake Shop in nearby Chapel Hill. Supported by a kitchen staff of 65 employees and calling upon the business skills she learned as an interdepartmental international economics and marketing major, she serves breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week, which include her heavenly confections.

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Kemmet-Cooper says Durham is a foodie area. “We develop seasonal menus, such as winter salads using winter greens produced locally. This limits the amount of food or produce that is shipped in.” Furthermore, she says, “Everything is baked and sold on-site with minimal packaging.” Overages are donated to soup kitchens.

Limiting pre-consumer waste is also a priority. “We use overripe fruits for desserts when they are available. There was a huge crop of pears last year. We got a call from a local fruit distributor and we were able to use them.”

Kemmet-Cooper looks forward to producing some specialty crops, including figs, on the 42-acre farm she recently purchased. “Growing your own is the last frontier,” she says.

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Like Bowers’ restaurants, a sizeable portion of Guglhupf’s menu features no animal protein. She, too, uses eco-friendly disposables and is also still seeking a vendor to take her post-consumer recycled foods. “There is so much that can be composted,” she says.

Speaking to these Hood alums, all of whom majored in different fields of study and now work in a wide variety of industries, the relationship between people, the environment and food becomes undeniable. Growing, sourcing, transporting, cooking and eating food are all connected.

By making thoughtful choices and adhering to sustainable practices, we can work towards a world free from waste and pollution. We can shape our society into one where all people have access to affordable, fresh, healthy food. For Hood’s part, this involves educating and training the next generation of eco-conscious professionals, while also supporting our community with green initiatives. The journey from farm to table is evolving. Now it is our turn to do the same.

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Tammi Simpson, J.D., started her role as Hood’s first vice president for community and inclusivity in August 2021. Simpson previously served as a member of the student affairs senior leadership team at Washington and Lee University since 2013. She graduated from Washington and Lee with a double major in political science and French, and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee, College of Law. She also worked for the U.S. Department of Justice for 15 years as a federal prosecutor in the Western District of Tennessee, Eastern Division and a senior trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division, as well as an attorney adviser in the DOJ’s Office of Legislative Affairs. Simpson’s direct reports include the director of campus safety, McHenry Dean of the Chapel, director of wellness, and Title IX coordinator.

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The vice president of community and inclusivity oversees the newly created division of community and inclusivity, which is responsible for fostering the wellness and well-being of every member of the Hood community.

I facilitate ongoing efforts to make Hood a warm, welcoming and inclusive campus for all.

I have many, but one of my first priorities is to hire staff for the new division, including a human resources director.

Another critical aspect of this first year is just to listen. I’ve been meeting with students, staff and faculty to get a sense of what is working when it comes to wellness and inclusivity, but also what can be improved upon. I’ll continue to do that critical

In my role, I work daily to ensure that processes, policies and strategic priorities reinforce and strengthen the College’s commitment to the well-being of all members of the Hood community, identifying and proposing solutions to obstacles, both systemic or singular, that inhibit or prevent individual growth and wellness.

engagement. Additionally, in coordination with campus partners, I’ll be reviewing the results of the Student Satisfaction Survey through the lens of student satisfaction regarding wellness and inclusivity. We are also reviewing other protocols and processes about our students to increase retention. I am forming great partnerships to bring dynamic speakers to campus and to provide necessary training to students, faculty and staff as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusivity.

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How do we behave on a daily basis with consistency in every interaction we have with a student, supervisor or colleague that fosters a sense of belonging on campus? It’s not for me to impose my personal definition of these terms, but rather to aid our community in defining these terms because it’s the community’s expectations in which all of us will be held to account.

TAMMI SIMPSON, J.D., SPEAKS AT THE ANNUAL PARADE OF FLAGS, KICKING OFF 2021 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK.

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CLASS NEWS REMINISCE, UPDATE AND RECONNECT

1943 Maxine Alexander Brooner turned 100 in Aug. 2021. She is in very good health and just moved to an assisted living facility.

1953 Johanna Chait Essex johalessex@gmail.com

Marge Aronson Dalmas and her husband Bob enjoy taking part in the many activities their senior center offers. Marge also commented on the wonderful cover of the last Hood Magazine.

Mary Jane Baldwin Scherer now lives at Larksfield Assisted Living in Wichita, KS. Mary Jane’s daughter said that the isolation due to COVID has been difficult, but things are opening up a bit and she is able to go out and see family, including her 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Elaine Green Powell and husband Dave are busy and well. Their continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has kept all the residents inoculated and healthy. Their children are doing well, and their grandchildren are working or in college. Elaine’s grandson is doing micro-robotic surgery and is engaged to be married this summer; they are pleased to add a new member to their family.

Patricia Lloyd Fordham and her daughter had more than 150 children stop by on Halloween, and Thanksgiving brought 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren to their home. Pat lives in a small town in the middle of farm country in rural KS and each day is an adventure. Marilynn Phillips spent Thanksgiving with her sons and their families at son Cary’s house. Her family numbers 18 now, and they will all be together for the Christmas holiday at Marilynn’s. Julia Rank Laposer is well and now lives with her daughter.

Beverly Rosenberg Sager spent Thanksgiving at her home in CA and stayed until right before Christmas. She has enjoyed taking classes on Zoom and is “very glad to learn that way.” Sheila Seigal Asher and husband Dick moved into an apartment in downtown Boca Raton, FL. “The views are spectacular and life is good.” I received a lovely note from Elizabeth Woodcock Erbring, who commented on the fact that life has certainly changed since we were Puppets in 1949.

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Ridge in York, PA, and often has dinner in the dining room with Charlotte Beshore Ahrens; they are both well and life is more enjoyable now that COVID restrictions have been lifted.

The Essex household is well, with thanks to our children, who found a COVID vaccination site and took us there; like everyone else, our lives were on hold for the past year and a half. Our big news is that we are now great-grandparents to Theodore “Teddy” Charles, who is a delight to be near. We spent Thanksgiving with our son Joseph and his family, and daughter Jess and her family, plus the family pets. Our grandson Kyle is in medical school in Las Cruces, NM. I had a chance to speak to the young women who received the Truxal Scholarship and the Essex Early Childhood Scholarship, and I am in awe of these young ladies. They are truly special.

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A humongous thank you to all who responded to the recent request for updates for our Class of ’54! Betty Remsburg DeColigny remains at a continuing care community, Homewood in Hanover, PA. She is active in the Hanover Area Historical Society, keeping in touch with her son John, daughters and triplet granddaughters.

Mary Johnston DeMaris continues to live in a retirement home, in an apartment called Vinson Hall in McLean, VA. She is not too happy but is safe. Mary’s husband died in Feb. 2017.

She is sorry to hear Tommy died and talks with about everyone she can remember. She quotes, “I guess we’re not ‘chicks’ anymore, just ‘old women’ click, click.” R. Janet Marra is in Waynesville, NC. Janet says she and her friend Rita, who is 10 years younger, are doing well using a walking stick from the Blue Ridge Parkway to stay in balance. They attend First Methodist Church several times a year, an inclusive community church. Janet and Rita talk about downsizing; however, they are reluctant to leave their home of 30 years. Elizabeth “Penny” Hapgood Noepel is comfortably settled in a nice apartment at Kimball Farms, a service retirement facility. Many activities include singing with the Kimball Farms Chorus, a walking group and various trips as far as

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VT and Boston. Penny feels blessed in many ways. Heard from Peggy Patterson Sabiston’s daughter-in-law Pat, who reported the sad news that Peggy passed away Oct. 2021 of complications following a stroke. A widow since 1995, Peggy had 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, 7 greats and 1 great-great-grandchild. Peggy also volunteered at a local hospital 2 days a week in Enterprise, AL. Barbara Peterson Smith of Calhoun, GA, finally retired in Jan. 2021, and relates she and her husband are enjoying their tree farm of 50 acres and wildlife. They too rely on visits from grandchildren, having ceased traveling because of mobility issues. Nancy Davis Sackman and husband George are still in Santa Rosa, CA, and are continually cautious of “fire season.” They had to vacate their home in the past; otherwise, they continue to persevere.

Nancy Sharon Stone writes, “It’s difficult to believe ‘the big 90’ is just around the corner.

Good memories of Hood, and Alice Avanozian Arana and Anne Counes.” Alice Avanozian Arana and her husband Ozzie had composed and edited a text in Spanish. Thankfully, Alice and Ozzie’s son David Arana called in Dec. to tell of Alice’s passing away last Oct. with her family by her side. He thoughtfully told of their finding some pictures of Alice during her days at Hood and shall send them to me. Sadly, Nancy Kreuzburg Morton also passed away in May of 2018 in Silver Spring, MD, though I have no more details at this time. A returned card from Betty Luscombe Wenzel descriptively drew an arrow pointing from “Alzheimer’s, cannot respond” to Betty’s address in Garland, TX. In our senior year at Hood, Betty showed great efficiency at being our SGA treasurer. A few catch-up words from yours truly, Jean Baker Weikert: On Nov. 20, my husband Mark experienced a sudden fall onto our living room floor, resulting in a fractured left hip. He celebrated his birthday by being driven to Hanover Hospital ER where he was operated on, having a steel pin for his hip inserted on Nov. 22. He tested positive for COVID, though he had no symptoms. He was transferred to the campus here at Cross Keys Village to our rehab unit. Now testing negative for COVID, he is undergoing rehab with a coordinated staff of doctors, nurses and social workers, with a goal of returning to our cottage in New Oxford. We are awaiting his discharge from his new room in

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Peter Pan, Ernie’s, Anne Key’s Kitchen, Dan Dee. –Karen Sweeney Fulwiler ’66 Dutch’s Daughter. –Beryle Cosey Jackson ’90

Rehab Neighborhood, New Hope to our cottage with continued PT. Thanks be for a “reminiscent” Class of ’54 response. Our Heavenly Father never gives us experiences for which He believes we are not capable of living to learn by. We are still grieving the loss of our son Andrew Baker Leister, who passed away on Oct. 10, 2021, at Mission Point Nursing Building, Cross Keys, New Oxford. Our beloved 61-year-old son endured brain surgery at Penn State Hershey at age 16, and in later years, a stroke and blindness. His friendliness and sparkling blue eyes inspired many people here on campus.

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Ann Spengler Larkin recently spent Thanksgiving with her son at her granddaughter’s home in Cleveland. Her grandson drove up from Harrisburg, and it was so nice to have the whole family together. Ann’s granddaughter will finish her fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in June. Ann says, “It was wonderful to actually go someplace after all these months at home. I’m starting to get back to a kind of a routine with AAUW and Kirk Seniors luncheons.” Barbara Thomas Yinger and husband Bob drove 9-plus hours to Jeffersonville, IN, to spend Thanksgiving with the other half of her family. This was the first gathering since her daughter’s death, so it was special and full of joy. After arriving home, Barb and Bob had a birthday party for their 11-year-old great-grandson, and then drove 4 hours to their old residence in Northern Neck, VA, to visit with former neighbors. Barb had lunch at the country club with her former garden club members at their Christmas party. Barb says she keeps busy in her community by taking care of the greenhouse, plus other plants in the main building. She walks daily and does pool yoga twice a week. Barb says Bob enjoys his jigsaw puzzles and took 2nd place this year in the Olympiad held between 5 of the mid-Atlantic ACTS communities. Barb has kept in touch with Barbara K. Harrison, who moved into a new retirement facility, and Eleanor “Norie” Heston Shipley, who moved into a new home in Frederick earlier this year. Cevia Highstein Rosol and husband George have resided in ME for many years. Cevia says, “Although at 91 and 85 we have our ‘cronks,’ we’re enjoying retirement and still live in our own home. We’ve

been singing with our current a cappella group Renaissance Voices of Portland for the past 23 years, and we think it’s what keeps us going (perhaps the deep breathing). Incidentally, our director is Harold Stover, husband of Elizabeth “Liz” Gruppe Stover ’72. Another very close friend is Linda Esterhoy Segur ’82, who now lives in the Seattle area. Linda spent some lovely days with us this past summer. We’ve lived in Brunswick since 2008, but we really miss Peaks Island, where we spent 10 blissful years. Our family keeps growing. We now have 2 delightful greats, Riley and Hannah. By the way, Hannah is named for my late sister Harriet Highstein Brown ’49 (AKA Heidi).” Carol Phillips Degler writes, “I live life fully at Panorama in Lacey, WA. I do love the northwest despite my New England upbringing. I have reconnected via telephone and email with my good friend Carol Harkness Kilrea. She helped me find some old pics for a video tribute I did for my brother this year. We spent many good times with her and Wally at Groton Long Point and I am so glad she has now found Bill. We relate how the Hood and MGH grads have dwindled again now that Catherine ‘Cathy’ Goss Newhouser is gone and Susan ‘Sue’ Truby Peterson is in assisted living. It leaves just Carol and I to represent Hood.” Hattie Snyder Bingham says she and Gene finally moved into their villa at Willow Valley Retirement Community on Oct. 4. “We plan to have walls painted before completing unpacking.” Miriam Spaulding Keyser shares, “We are coming out of lockdown here at Oak Crest. We can now go to the meals with whom we wish and can have family here for meals as well.” Sara Davidson Haney “is still teaching Centered Riding! It keeps me energized.” Sara is looking forward to seeing her adult grandkids at Thanksgiving, and then will head to TX to see her teenage grands. Sylvia Blackburn Felcyn says, “Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! My husband Keith will be 91 in Dec.; we’re both alive. Our son George and family are now living in El Salvador, where they may reside for 3 to 4 years because his wonderful wife has a promotion with the World Bank. He works remotely with his law firm in DC.” As for me, Molly Smith Sperandio, I flew to CA for Thanksgiving and enjoyed spending time with my 4 grands, accompanying girlfriend and boyfriend, my daughter-in-law’s parents and sister, and her family from OR. What a lovely, joyful, loud day with 17 healthy people and 4 dogs around the table. We were blessed. The SPRING 2022

holidays will be over by the time you read this column, so I pray all of my classmates are well, had precious celebrations of the birth of our Lord and Savior, and are enjoying a peaceful New Year of 2022.

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Cynthia Williams Bohaker keeps in touch with her 3 daughters, 3 adult grandchildren and 2 young grandchildren in NJ, AZ and Japan. She keeps busy with church, community, neighbors and book clubs. Jane “Janie” Walton Godfrey and Dick were married 64 years in Dec. They are expecting another great-granddaughter in the spring, who will join her 2-year-old sister and 3-year-old brother. Virginia “Ginny-Lew” Horger Grogan writes of good and sad news.

After 21 years in North Denver, she moved south to Highlands Ranch to be close to her daughter.

One week after the move, her son Lewis had a heart attack and died a week later. It has been a really difficult time. She asks if there are any Hood’Lums in the Highlands Ranch/Parker area.

Joan “Jeb” Bennett Moran goes to Atlanta to spend most major holidays with her son Mike, his wife Mindy and their daughters Meghan, Molly and Melissa. They are fondly called the M & M’s!

Molly is engaged and will probably be married June 2022. Granddaughter Jackie’s family moved to Jacksonville in Aug. Jeb says great-grands Jeneh and Jackson are already smartphone users. If life returns to normal in 2022, Jeb and Jean “Jo” Olmstead Witherington are taking a Viking Cruise called the Mediterranean Odyssey in June. Jeb sends hugs and cheers to all classmates. Carolyn “Cyp” Patton Meyer says there is nothing new in Savoy, IL, but she sends Happy Thanksgiving wishes and a blessed greetings for Christmas and the New Year. Anne Walton Merriken was fortunate not to get COVID or pneumonia, but husband Stu was very sick, even after 2 vaccinations. It has taken months for him to feel well again. In Aug., Anne and Stu had a great family vacation with both of their sons and their 9-year-old granddaughter. Sara Lea Callaway Redmon and husband Carl have been on a roller coaster/ revolving door trip since May 1. Due to poor medical advice and poor circulation, Carl has had amputations on each leg. She anticipates bringing him home for Thanksgiving. They have

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received an outpouring of support and prayers from church family, high school friends and fraternity buddies. Mary Allen Reynolds enjoys the arts offered in Pittsburgh. She traveled to DC to learn Ikebana, the Japanese art of beautifully arranging cut stems, leaves and flowers in vases and other containers, led by a master from Japan. Mary’s granddaughter has transferred to Ohio State, studying electrical engineering, and her grandson is studying civil engineering.

Nancy “Bunnie” Potter Richardson says the highlight of last year was their granddaughter’s wedding at their daughter’s beachfront home and family gatherings at Myrtle Beach. Anne Merrick Vosti has 3 new great-grandchildren.

She reflects on her days at Hood, saying, “Hood was just the right place for me at that time in my life, for which I will always be so grateful, and of course where I met my dear Ken, leading to an extraordinary life.” It was so nice to hear from Ruth Wood Weaver. She is still busy with her goat dairy farming activities. Her family helps with the rest of the farming. For me, Maggie Garis Kellow, it has been reassuring to hear from so many and knowing how a positive faith is getting us through these troubling times. My focus has been on my grandchildren. Rickey lives in Chicago and is an actuary, Gracie graduated from law school in May, Julia married fiancé Andrew on May 1 and Elena is a senior at Ohio State. Obviously, I am proud of all of them. Many classmates thanked me for being our reporter for so many years, so it made me reflect on how it all began. It was 1998, the year of our 40th reunion; life for me was not very happy during those years. My husband Dick was in his 16th year of Parkinson’s Disease, having been diagnosed at age 48. I felt that I would never be able to get back to Hood again. Our class needed a reporter, so I decided to give it a try.

I remember sending out my request for news for the first time using a computer from my apartment in WI. Within minutes, Pauline “Polly” Sherman Leigh replied from HI. That did it! Since then, I have been so blessed to get to know so many of you better than I ever did during our 4 years on campus. Let’s keep it going as long as possible. Love and prayers to all of you.

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Jane Atmore Brown reports that she is “reasonably well and enjoying the regained freedoms of socializing.” Janet Babcock Carlson died in Feb. 2019 at her home in Holland Township, NJ. A retired nurse, Jan loved singing in choral groups and her church choir. Catherine Brooke Buckingham and her 59-year-old daughter moved to Fleet Landing, a CCRC in Atlantic Beach, FL; they are enjoying the active community. Her son, grandchildren and 1-year-old great-grandson are all nearby.

Eleanor Brown Wheeler and husband Phil feel fortunate they moved before the pandemic. She says they have the perfect place to be socially isolated with their large backyard, covered porch and wooded walking trail. They are enjoying being near family, celebrating big birthdays together last summer. Carol Byrne Coulthurst died in Mar. 2021. She spent a year studying nutrition at Hood before her father’s untimely death. Carol and husband Larry had 4 children.

Carol had a varied career; she started a title-search company and became a librarian for a medical education company. An active volunteer, Carol delivered Meals on Wheels and taught art at a correctional facility. Patricia Lancaster McVannan’s daughter Mary was kind enough to share the sad news of Patricia’s passing in Dec. “It is with a very heavy heart that I let you know that my mother Patricia Lancaster McVannan passed away. I know she would want you all to know, as she so loved her Hood memories and chose to take her ring with her to her final resting place. Please remember your farm girl from MD fondly. She was one of the great ones.” Tarun Comegys Johns is currently recovering from an operation to install a Watchman FLX in her left atrial appendage.

During her recovery, Tarun slid on a pine-needlecovered slope and slashed her right shin on a dead branch, entailing many months of wound care. She was able to attend her 2 granddaughters’ weddings in Aug. and is planning an Apr. cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in OR. Nancy Curran Crowley is looking forward to her granddaughter’s Mar. wedding in CO and a family cruise to AK in Aug. Mary Jane Findlay Hodge is living happily on Long Island near her daughter and spends time gardening, painting and chatting with friends. Nancy Fletcher Artlett has moved into an independent-living apartment in Mechanicsville, VA. Nancy sent the following

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message, “The past 2 months have gone by in a fog. As I was preparing for knee replacement surgery, I had a gallbladder emergency, my mother died and Frank took a trip to the hospital for 4 days! Then came the knee surgery and rehab work. Now I’m home. Dr. Truxal was in my brain daily, ‘This too shall pass.’ I hope the worst is over, but there is still a lot of strengthening to endure. I would like to thank all of you who have sent greetings, sympathy cards, donations to Mom’s museum, etc. I was not aware of the people all over the world who were touched by her work. She always lived in another state from me. Life is so busy and usually fun. We did not have emails then! Anyway, she is resting in peace after being imprisoned in her body knowing nobody the past few years. Hope you have a great reunion. Still seems like yesterday we were having some lively class meetings, but I am proud to be a ’59er. Our class has made many meaningful contributions for the welfare of the College. Keep up the good work. Love, Fletch.”

Mary Ann Guild Simmons has had 5 ankle surgeries since Jan. 2020 and is finally starting to walk a bit after 18 months. She is enormously grateful to her friends and neighbors, who have kept her well-supplied with necessities and treats, as well as to the 2 outstanding classical music radio stations in the Frederick area. She is thrilled to be able to drive again. Mary Ann said she heard a sermon recently based on Hebrews: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” She wishes that our races all go well.

Edith “Edee” Howard Hogan moved to Ginger Cove in Annapolis after living many years in DC. She spends summers in Bethany Beach, DE. Edee recently attended her first in-person trustee meeting and said she is impressed with the Board. Carole Jones Rogers died of heart failure in Feb. 2021. At Hood, Carole was a member of the Mortar Board and served as class president.

She earned her master’s degree from Ohio State in 1976. Carole was the director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood in OH for many years, lobbying on behalf of health access for poor women. Carole was recognized for her outstanding professional achievements by many organizations, including OH’s Senate and House of Representatives, and by Senator John Glenn.

Susan Kuehn Beall has lived in Palo Alto, CA, since the early 60s. She worked as a nurse, while husband Bill was in the computer and electronics business. Sue left nursing to be a stay-at-home mom, community volunteer and an independent travel agent. She and Bill enjoy skiing in the Sierra Madres, sailing, hiking, biking, camping, golfing and traveling. Sue says she loved Hood

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Watson’s Family Restaurant, Ernie’s, Peter Pan and Red Horse.

–Mary McMunigal Burland ’71 Toss up between Bushwaller’s and La Paz! –Melissa White Johnson ’90

and, if it were modern times, she probably would have been there for 4 years. Judith “Judy” Moreland Granger was excited to be seeing her sons’ and brother’s families after more than a year. Judy and Bob started back to playing “real” bridge, attending book club and meeting with their wine group; they are vaccinated and happy to see everyone again. They are in Georgetown, TX, and are looking forward to their granddaughter Sara’s wedding in Dallas. Rachel Ravey Johnson-Pattison is active as a master naturalist. Her husband the Rev. Carl Pattison is still an active pastor and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Rachel says they are grateful that they live in the woods “among our fellow wildlife and wake up each morning to trees and birds.” Rachel asks, “Who among us remembers William Sprigg (professor emeritus of music)?

‘Spriggy’ who serenaded the entire campus with incredible organ masterpieces EVERY DAY? I still have his recording of ‘Organ Pieces by Early Masters.’ He was brilliant!” Helen Ledoux Bray died in 2018. Helen married a prominent architect and they lived in Atlanta. They had 2 children, Suzanne and Randall. Helen was a devotee of theater, opera and travel. She was a member of the Brontë Society in England and attended their annual meetings. Dale Russell Rains says she still lives in her own home and cares for her son Robert, who is autistic and nearly nonverbal. She stays in touch with friends and family via Zoom, “a blessing of the 21st century!” Karen Schiff Miller lives in Malvern, PA, in a community called Tidewater. Her 2 children and 5 grandchildren are nearby, and she shares her house with her black, curly-haired dog Winston. Karen stays involved with her church and other social groups. She is grateful to those who have been willing to listen to the scientists and helped keep most of us healthy.

Sonya Solosko Baum moved to The Waterford, a senior retirement community in Juno Beach, FL. She said The Waterford has taken great care of residents during the pandemic. Sonya adds that The Waterford was the home of Eleanor Mayo Fletcher, mother of our classmate Nancy Fletcher Artlett and Sally Fletcher Murray ’60.

“Eleanor Fletcher was very well-known and beloved in the area and was called ‘The Turtle Lady of Juno Beach.’ She founded the Loggerhead Marine Life Center as a place to rescue and help wounded sea turtles.” Sally Sylvester Donohue moved to a senior assistedliving facility in Ossining, NY, called Atria on the

Hudson. Carolynne Veazey Lathrop is proud of her son Nathaniel, a professional cellist who has been playing for a synagogue during the pandemic. Patricia “Pat” Wever Knoll says she “thanks God for Zoom and my weekly bridge for keeping me connected!” Pat has 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren who live relatively close by, along with her 4 children and their spouses. Della Mae Wilson Holtzapple reminded us of the wood-paneled station wagon generally parked at Coblentz. She was one of the drivers and met her husband when she drove a group of girls to a mixer at Franklin and Marshall.

Her husband Phil became a renowned physician in PA and is now retired. Della Mae says she “discovered this delightful 5x7-inch card in my mailbox, in color, with warm and attractive faces alive and well.” She props the photo on her piano while practicing, saying, “Eight valiant gals, as aged as I am, are an inspiration that keeps me playing! At 85, I am proud to have been hired to a new gig, playing for Christian Scientists.” Sue Wilson Officer still suffers from chronic back pain and is running out of options to try. Sue says, “My social life (such that it was) is almost extinct because it’s hard for me to get around. I still have my 3 dogs, and they give me a lot of comfort.” I, Anne Wilson Heuisler, keep busy by doing a lot of freelance editing. Anyone want help with their memoirs?

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Sally Fletcher Murray shares this story, “In an interview with a heavily-recruited local baseball player, the student was asked why he chose Hood. He responded, ‘I went for an overnight visit and fell in love with the campus and the team. I felt like it was home.’ More than 60 years after my graduation, I can identify with the reasons for his choice. The campus is lovely and the liberal arts curriculum prepared me well for my professional career, but the 2 most powerful legacies of my time at Hood are the lifetime friendships and the music. I am in almost daily contact with Hood sisters from all over the country, as well as my actual sister Nancy Fletcher Artlett ’59. When I hear ‘Move on Seniors’ on my Hood CD, I am transported to that ceremony and the tears I shed. The alma mater reminds me of my double wedding with Nancy in MA in 1960, where Dr. SPRING 2022

Paul Beckhelm, director of music at Hood in the 1940s, came from IA to play that song on the organ during the ceremony. His daughter, my roommate Gretchen Ann Beckhelm, was a bridesmaid, along with my sister’s classmate Nancy Rogers Huntsinger ’59, and several other Hood classmates were in attendance.

Thank you, Hood, for the friendships, the music and warm memories.” Linda Loring Loveland writes to say, “My Loveland family maintains connections to many relatives, both young and old, dwelling from Los Angeles to the east coast and to Great Britain too. We see how each individual searches for meaning and purpose.

It is invigorating to be together in their quest for new possibilities. Young and old members continue to reach for inspiration and resilience in the face of pandemic rules and procedures.

Thinking about possibilities is a way to celebrate our desire for new paths and purposes. May all of you, my classmates, experience the pleasure of possibilities. ‘Keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts at lofty heights,’ says Peace Pilgrim.” Margret Cederholm Bonito shares, “The past year-plus has been difficult for us all.

I lost several friends to COVID, including my dear pottery teacher, with whom I shared a studio for nearly 15 years. Nonetheless, I have continued to make pottery my grand passion and recently participated in a craft show, where I sold many pieces. The problem always is getting rid of pieces in order to make more. I still remember my last visit to Hood and spending time with the fabulous head of the graduate ceramics program, who was so inspiring. Here in NJ, where the numbers have been very high, Tom and I have been very cautious about travelling, so we haven’t seen our son and his family in NC for 2 years. I have a 15-month-old grandson whom I will meet for the first time next week. My older granddaughter graduated from Wesleyan and started an online jewelry business. Her brother is at University of Vermont. My son-in-law, a cardiologist in NYC, has been on the front lines from the beginning of the pandemic and has been changed forever. On a cheerier note, Tom and I grew a very large vegetable garden last summer and regularly brought baskets of veggies together with tomato sauce and zucchini bread to a local soup kitchen. Lots of fun and greatly appreciated. I am so grateful to be healthy and mobile despite another hip replacement in May. I now have 2 hips and 2 knees—altogether too bionic! I look forward to getting back to Broadway

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and have volunteered for a few committees at Actors Equity. Mostly, I look forward to getting back to me and my old life. I have so much to do and to learn in the next several years. My best wishes and great love to my classmates!” I, Audrey Heyman Rooney, your intrepid reporter, have been focused on a few health issues, though no one is sounding any alarm bells.

I’m most comfortable keeping my attention focused on my new and most pleasant living situation here at The Summit in Lynchburg, VA, where I’m close to both Alec and Karin in nearby Bedford, and Melinda and David in Annapolis. In President Truxal’s immortal words, “This too shall pass.” How I look forward to being back in wholehearted touch later in 2022!

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Shirley Garrett Haley reports that her 6 children plus 15 grandchildren will be coming to her area to share Thanksgiving dinner. She looks forward to all the hugs, stories and laughter. We have been notified that Roberta Hauver passed away in Jan. 2021. We send condolences to her family and friends. Janet Spaulding Nunn says it is good to be traveling again, starting with a visit to Hood in May 2021 for the conferring of her honorary degree; “the Hood campus looked beautiful.” In June, some of Janet’s NC family came to San Diego for a vacation and they made a family trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Janet and her husband Jack recently took a cruise to the Mexican Riviera and plan on another cruise to HI in Jan. 2022. In between, there have been road trips to NV to visit a daughter.

Carol Handwerk Reynolds and husband Al recently visited Brenda Sheaffer Hillard and Brenda’s husband Ray at their lovely apartment in Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA. Although Carol and Al could not attend the festivities, they are excited for Carol’s grandson Tim, who recently married in MN. Carol’s granddaughter Sara and her husband Mark are expecting a baby in Feb. 2022. The child will be Carol’s third greatgrandchild. Carole Gorchoff Paul thinks of 2021 as the year that wasn’t, including her inability to attend our reunion virtually since she was on an airplane heading back to NYC. A vacation in the 44

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Greek Islands was also cancelled. Her daughter Pamela’s eighth book One Hundred Things We’ve Lost to the Internet was published in Nov. 2021.

Carole reports the book is “very funny and very true.” Sandra Murphy Schmidt and husband Bob are enjoying their eighth year at Charlestown Retirement Community. Since 1982, they have traveled frequently to Europe, so the present restrictions on air travel hurt. Sandra and Bob have made reservations for an American Cruise Line trip to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island in June 2022. Their families have avoided COVID-19. Carolyn Adams Sprinkle’s daughter Beth reports that her mother remains at Sunrise Assisted Living, but she is now in the memory care unit. Carol Hageman’s niece Jackie reports that as of Nov. 4, 2021, Carol was in hospice care. Nancy Brown Braudrick lives in Gold Beach, OR, and reports nothing much going on because of the virus. She was able to go to her grandson’s graduation last June and will spend Christmas with her family. Judy Freedom Westenhoefer hopes to travel to Mongolia, Australia and New Zealand in the future. On their farm in Bedford, VA, Judy and husband Frank raise organic beef, pork and chicken for family and friends. Katharine Baum Wolpe is relieved that her church now has in-person services, and theaters and restaurants in NYC have reopened with mask requirements and vaccine checks.

Katharine spent Thanksgiving in Pasadena, MD, with her sister Ginny and Ginny’s husband Gary.

She also visited her brother George and his wife Julie in Potomac, MD. She and her companion Philip enjoy Scrabble games and NYC cultural life.

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Judith “Judy” Hammond Blatchford says her family had their shots and all are healthy.

They moved last summer to a nearby CCRC where everyone has been vaccinated and they do not need to wear masks. Judy says, “It is a wonderful mixture of old and new friends, and our kids are relieved to know that possible health issues will be managed should the need arise.”

Barbara “Bobbi” Arthur Pretzsch shares, “Not much to say about COVID except we are fine.

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the previous schedule. I only know a couple of people who have had a bout with the virus and they survived, thank goodness.” Doris Dalziel Kimball shared that her family survived COVID by getting vaccinated and wearing masks, “It was an easy no-brainer.” Doris’ daughter Marian is in remission from MDS “and has even returned to work and careful travel. We feel blessed and hope someday soon to meet her stem cell donor.” Barbara Kirby Stewart says she is still being careful in Downeast ME. “We haven’t traveled much out of state, so we have missed 2 great events: the college graduations of grandson Ryan from Northeastern University and granddaughter Meghan from Arizona State. It has been a very frustrating time. The only upside has been we have managed to stay healthy.” Susan Shinnick Hossfeld and husband Carl have had a busy year with selling their home, moving, and decorating and updating their new house, while staying safe from the pandemic. “We use curbside pickup for groceries every other week and have ventured back to Wegman’s the alternating week. We found ways of celebrating our family holidays; e.g., sitting outside around a bonfire on a lovely Christmas Day.” Harriett “Rusty” Papst Hougland and Ann Holmes Flatt went to summer camp at the Three Mile Island AMC Camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. “It felt like a return to childhood. Oh, the joy of skinny dipping after taps.” Kathryn Morisse says, “This year was definitely better than last year, especially since I was able to get out and do a few things very cautiously. I had lunch with friends (mostly outside), book group at my house with everyone vaccinated and boosted, went to the theater, and best of all, I was able to fly to CT to see family for the first time in 2 years.”

Elizabeth “Beth” Davis Teletski entered her quilt “The Calvert Quilt” in the 2022 American Quilters Society (AQS) contest in Daytona Beach, FL. Beth’s daughter Janet worked with her on the quilt. “It is a copy of a late 1800’s quilt that Janet’s neighbor found in a trunk while cleaning out an old house in Calvert, MD.” Linda MacDonald Morrow says, “I really don’t have anything interesting to report. I am grateful to all the scientists who had been working for years in their labs to get the knowledge base to the level that successful vaccines could be developed in record time.” Regina Pyle says, “Boston is slowly returning to a new normal; i.e., wearing masks in stores and restaurants, preferring to eat outdoors as long as the weather allows and

Ann Key’s Kitchen.

–Mary Drewal Regan ’61 Wags, Griff’s, La Paz, Old South Mountain Inn. Great memories.

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meeting in small groups. My niece Karen and her partner Leslie visited for several days in Aug. I had a wonderful time taking them around to my favorite places.” Elizabeth “Liz” Decker Rogers says, “I have settled into my new digs. It has been an adjustment. I am fortunate that my oldest son and his family moved into my house of 40 odd years. I get to see them daily, as they are on the next block. They were also staying with me for much of the 2020 pandemic, which made a world of difference for me!” Sarah “Sally” Zimmerman says, “Very likely because of COVID and user-friendly Zoom technology that we now have, in the past 24 hours, I have remotely participated in a Sunday morning church service, a Sunday afternoon book club discussion of Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny’s State of Terror, and a Monday morning cooking class featuring traditional foods from India and Pakistan.”

Judith “Judi” Simonsen Ziobro says due to COVID concerns, they have limited their travel, theater and concert-going activities. They are still reasonably healthy, “but our minds tell us we can do more than our bodies want to, and our bodies remind us of that shortly after. We are enchanted by our grandkids and how they are willing to spend time with us.”

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Our lovely and talented Lois Baumgardner Spurrier has passed after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a trooper to the end. Amie Godman Tannenbaum makes frequent trips from Gettysburg to a studio in Haymarket, VA, and takes a scenic route passing through Middletown a couple of blocks from my house. We will get together! Susan “Sue” Sander Langley says she stayed sane during the pandemic by focusing on her art, using a technique she learned at Hood. Patricia “Pat” Langan Cook says she and Jack moved into an independent living facility and are happy to find life easier. They see their 4 children and 12 grandchildren often. Their eldest granddaughter will be married in the Dominican Republic and the whole family is going. Penny West Paulley, who left after freshman year, now lives in her family’s vacation home in Travers City, MI, and manages a caregiver service. Joanne Zink Markey, who left after sophomore year, lives in the Philadelphia area and is active in the PHS

Flower Show. Jo Ann Twilley Plichta lives near her son and his family in West Chester, PA, and is rehabbing a knee. Master gardener Mary Ann Holloway Ford still lives in Buckeystown, hosts “unique parties” and is active in politics. Dr. Lewis would be proud! Louise Thornton Burns lives in Aiken, SC, and is turning into a bionic woman with new hips and a knee replacement.

Helen Buss Mitchell is still teaching full time at Howard Community College, revising her textbooks on philosophy and world history.

Helen says since all the husbands have passed, except for Louise’s, their Hood friendships are more valuable than ever. Katharine “Katy” Bienfang Curtis is still a realtor in Scottsdale, AZ, and is happy that her 2 daughters and 2 grandsons live nearby. She has attended 2 Hood gatherings in Scottsdale, meeting President Chapdelaine and other alumnae. She has enjoyed traveling to nearby states, Spain, Portugal, London and a cruise down the Danube to Budapest. Phyllis Kamp Zoon is pursuing her doctorate of ministry degree. Carol Joice Carty is happy to get back to playing bridge and planning a cruise for 2022. Cindy Klopp Butler enjoys swimming in a pond near Ottawa in her cold weather wetsuit! Nancy Densmore Maguire is still golfing, quilting and sewing.

She’s active in church and has crafted banners for the sanctuary. She and Sally Schaeffer Morse have substituted monthly lunches for phone calls. Judith “Judy” Martinka Ericson moved from VA to Greenville, SC, to be closer to her children. Barbara Williams Olmsted and husband Denny are happy in Napa, CA. Their daughter Sarah is a producer for ITV, and their other daughter Jen started her own cybersecurity company. Barb earned her BA in art history from the University of Rochester, studied design in NYC and marketing in Newton, MA. Marilyn Monson Baldi has been winning awards for her photography, including “Ghost Town #4,” a winner in several shows. Head to her website www.imagerybymarilyn.com to see more of her amazing work! Gail Kloblen Spertzel is making up for lost time with trips planned to the Arctic Circle to see the aurora borealis, a cruise down the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and a 44-day cruise to the Antarctic. Courtney Womack Pilgrim has moved to an assisted living community near Charlottesville, VA. Her daughter lives nearby, and the community is close to where she and her husband created a bird sanctuary called Meadowsong. Linda Chait SPRING 2022

Solomon reports that she and her family have been well. She is grateful for tutoring and being able to go to restaurants at times when they are uncrowded. She is also happy to be able to go to the many theaters in DC. Kathleen “Kathie” Anderson Houchens and husband Dave are making up for lost time by visiting their children and other relatives. They are downsizing and finding it fun but challenging. They are filled with expectations for the future and dreams of adventures to come. As for old Dottie Snyder Engle, daughter Robin and I took a 2-week trip from Baltimore to Salt Lake City. We logged 2,465 miles and stayed in 12 motels. We visited Tetons, Yellowstone, Devil’s Tower, Custer’s Battlefield and Salt Lake City, to name a few stops. In Sept., we finally got to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana on a Tauck Tour. The highlights were Victoria Falls and a visit to an elephant camp, where we got to feel their ears and trunks and feed them; Chobe Game Park, where all the guides are women; and Ngala Private Game Reserve in Kruger National Park.

We were amazed at the number of elephants and the fact that most of the lions were just lying around sleeping. We saw so many animals, including some hard to find ones, such as a cheetah and a big pack of painted dogs. We had a helicopter ride around the city and took a van ride all around the Cape of Good Hope visiting the penguin colony. On a semi-related note, I happily gifted my Hood ring to recent grad and Chair of the Board Scholar Caylee Winpigler ’21.

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Ruth Fredericks Frey writes, “I remain tightly connected to the Forest Conservancy, the nonprofit partner of the US Forest Service in the Aspen ranger district. I teach about wildlife to volunteer rangers in CO and write Nature Nuggets on diverse subjects while in CA. I create an original quilt every year or 2. Our daughter and her family live in San Francisco, and our son and his wife are in Portland, OR.” Connie Heard Damon reports that COVID has put a cramp in her traveling to Kenya for her work at Living Hope Orphanage and High School. “Nevertheless, I continue to speak to raise money for them and hope to return in Jan. 2023.” Connie still teaches piano, provides hospice care and serves as a lay leader and director of visitation ministry at her

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church. Connie recently reconnected with Carol “Kelly” Ebert Henderson, who lives near her.

Karen Kuechenmeister Kolosek is “delighted” that she does not have much to report. “I do continue some doctoring, but as of today I do not have cancer. It’s been a journey, but I feel strong and continue to walk daily.” Karen and husband of 3-plus years Ron enjoy their life together. Karen hears regularly from Deborah “Debby” Parker Hamilton and follows Claire Nelson Fulenwider and Marylou Herrmann Foley on Facebook. Gail Casady Macneill enjoys living in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, where she is within walking distance of the ocean. She stays busy with yoga, Pilates and playing mahjong.

Barbara “Barbi” Haun Morris got her COVID shots early in 2021 and says activities at her retirement community have resumed, where she enjoys chairing the welcome committee, volunteering at the local library and “a return to the bridge table after 30 years.” Catherine “Cathy” Bowman Parrella says she’s “spent almost 2 years holed up in my farm in FL with my 2 rescue dogs and 2 cats.” She keeps busy painting furniture in the (sort of) style of MacKenzie-Childs and has a friend who keeps an eye out for good pieces of furniture for her to paint. Cathy recently reconnected with Judie Kip Davis and they hope to get together soon.

Lynn Byers Gorz writes, “The pandemic didn’t get us; basic good health and living out on the farm probably helped.” Lynn’s husband Ken had a stroke, affecting his entire right side. Speech returned fairly quickly, but his arm and leg are still weak, though rehab is helping. Their son and daughter are close by, so they help often. “After all the blessings we have received, this setback only proved how much family and good friends we have to be thankful for,” including that the Dec. tornadoes did not seriously damage the Lynn’s KY home. Approaching her 80th birthday in Mar., Beth Myers feels “VERY BLESSED.” For 42 years, she has led a women’s Bible study around her dining room table. She regularly sees her second cousin Phyllis Ackley Dodd ’70, who lives in Gettysburg. In 2006, Joanne Bloodgood Schemery and husband David moved to a golf community in Dunnellon, FL. Sadly, David passed away from Parkinson’s last year and Joanne currently lives in a rehab center since having a knee replacement. Daughter Kathryn lives near Santa Cruz, CA, and works as an RN. Son Kevin works for Cisco and lives in Cary, NC, with his family. Joanne is contemplating a move 46

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to CA after she learns to walk again. Joanne’s sister Mary Bloodgood Van Hyning ’66 has been a great help. In 2019, Claire Nelson Fulenwider was diagnosed with malignant metastatic neuro endocrine cancer. She had a breast biopsy and is now receiving regular chemo and radiation treatments. Not letting cancer slow her down, she and wife Harriet are happily living in Santa Fe, enjoying the 4-season temperate weather, clean air, mountains and 25 years of friendships. They recently celebrated 40 years together, 17 of which they have been legally married. Their son and his wife live just a couple hours north in CO, so they see them often. Their daughter and grandson live in MD, so they see them less frequently but for longer stretches at a time. She adds, “Our motor home still brings us much pleasure and helped us visit safely even during the pandemic.” Catherine “Cathy” Molter Yohn had cancer surgery in 2019, which resulted in her lower left jawbone and the attached teeth being removed, making it difficult for her to eat and talk. After her husband died last year, Cathy took on projects around the house and yard that he had taken care of, which made her realize how much he had done. Cathy describes herself as not a computer person but as someone who can work on genealogy on the computer. She can also do FaceTime with her stepdaughter’s extended family, who live in the Baltimore area, and she especially enjoys watching her 3 great-grandchildren grow.

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As many of you with operating email addresses learned last Oct., Gretchen Walter Pinkerton died on Oct. 9 from complications of a severe stroke she’d suffered the previous Apr. Her obituary describes a life beautifully led.

“Gretchen is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Charles (Jack) Pinkerton, as well as son Charley, daughter-in-law Janette Burton and grandson Jack of Boulder, CO. After years of teaching English, Gretchen earned a master’s degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980. In a long and distinguished career as a public educator, Gretchen dedicated her professional life to instilling in her students a joy for learning and passion for reading. Upon graduation from Hood, she taught middle school English in the suburbs of Philadelphia and

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Chicago. After receiving her master’s from Pitt, she joined the North Allegheny School District as a school librarian; she retired after 25 years of service. In retirement, Gretchen enjoyed volunteer work at North Country Meals on Wheels and was an active member of the Bradford Woods Women’s Club. She cherished her trips to Boulder to visit her son and his family. Highlights of these visits included skiing, playing tennis and riding horses with her grandson Jack. It was at home in Bradford Woods where Gretchen found true joy, sharing those times with husband Charles and their beloved cats. She loved the natural setting that their home offered and spent much of her time observing and caring for the wildlife that abounds in the neighborhood. One of her greatest memories was witnessing a doe give birth in their yard—recalling the amazement of that baby walking not 10 minutes after birth.”

Janet Apetz Tarbuck of Readfield, ME, had been silent for some time because she’d failed to notify the alumnae office after changing her email address. Then a shared holiday with Joslin Cook Ruffle brought her back into the class news loop. “In late Oct., my husband and I spent 2 days with Joslin and her husband Jack visiting Mystic Seaport in CT,” Janet writes. “They are both healthy and active. Joslin brought a copy of your latest email notifying our classmates of Gretchen’s death. At Hood, we were tennis buddies, and I have thought of her often and wondered if she was still playing tennis.” Janet is still on the courts, both indoors and out, playing with a group of seniors. Her activities are shaped by the seasons. In spring, summer and fall, she’s gardening—growing veggies, flowers and berries in raised beds and producing enough to supply their table through the fall. Summertime is for enjoying their cabin at a nearby lake, which is a special draw for family, though with grandchildren now working and in college, their visits are fewer. During the long winters, she sews with a group that makes quilts for the Family Violence Centers and house fire victims and does other sewing projects, including cloth masks donated to the local hospital and the town food baskets. “Winter is also a great time to sit by the fire reading,” concludes the Hood English major and former English teacher. Diana Beers Lobdell and Ralph head to FL for their winters, about as far away from their other home in Vancouver, WA, as they can get. For years, their primary residence was Park City, UT, but last Aug. they relocated to Vancouver, only 20 minutes

from son Brannon, his wife and 2 teenagers. Park City is now home to son Craig, his wife, their 11-year-old twins and 13-year-old son. I, Emily Kilby, spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors, mostly walking near my house on the edge of Fair Hill Park in the northeast corner of MD. My stubby-legged terrier and I hike an average of 3 to 4 miles a day, which adds up to 1,300 miles annually (so I learned from participating in a “great outdoors challenge”).

Happy feet are the foundation of a happy life, I’ve learned. Fair Hill was twice in the spotlight this year. First, as the new venue for international event competition (an Olympic horse sport). The Maryland 5-Star event is contested annually in mid-Oct., so watch next year to possibly get a glimpse of Emily, volunteer crossing guard.

Second, as the source of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree that came from a backyard about 4 miles from my home.

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What is a hero? Someone who comes to the rescue. I’d put several of our classmates in that category when, a week ago, I was facing a blank page and sent out some pleas for news to fill that page, hoping to make a class news column. Thank you! Some of us have tentatively put a toe or 2 back out into the world, while still acknowledging COVID safety concerns. Susan Worth Fiala and husband John spent a week this past summer at Ocean City, MD, with lots of family. She states, “It was a wonderful, wet, fun-filled week with nary a cross word.” Sept. brought a week’s visit with Hood classmate Suzanne M. Roth. Suzanne has been busy with church work and needlepoint projects and sent a picture of some of her beautiful work.

She and John will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary in June. Karen Sweeney Fulwiler reports that she and her husband are enjoying retirement now in east TN, “in a quiet, charming little town with our daughter and her family, living on a farm adjoining their property. There are pigs, horses, chickens and pygmy goats to keep things lively. We miss our MD friends and family but love living near my husband’s hometown in a state where our retirement is not taxed and our vote counts!” I was very interested in the fact that Karen’s oldest daughter Virginia Smyers ’25 is enrolled at Hood as a part-time student, majoring in English and hoping to eventually teach. Karen adds, “At 42, she’s enjoying her role as ‘Mama Bear’ to the younger students in her class!” Martha “Marti” Keitel Ruben says in her note that she feels she is “sort of stumbling

now. I’m alone with my 4-legged critters.” Marti sends a warm invitation to any classmates who visit VT to come stay with her any time of the year, “whether they plan to ski, hike, tour or just come to know this wonderful state!” Paige Florence Hamner shares what she calls “filler.”

I call it fun points to ponder. First, “Why do the vitamin manufacturers use such big bottles for a relatively small number of pills?” Second, “How do zygote plants know when it is approaching Christmas?” Paige lets us know that she has a plant that blooms faithfully every year around Christmas. “How does it know?” We will think about these things, Paige! An added revelation is that she has found a Regency romance author “who is a hoot! If you want some fun, read Georgette Heyer.” Paige welcomes reading recommendations from others. Carolyn Wyckoff Platt had just returned from 6 weeks with her husband in Paris when she answered my call for news. She explains that we may remember her as “Cammy,” a name she dropped after Hood. She met her husband in Paris 51 years ago. Since they retired, they spend at least a month there every year, this year in honor of their 50th anniversary. Now back at home, Carolyn is working on town bylaws, hoping to reduce polystyrene and the use of plastic utensils.

Christmas will include a family gathering with her son, daughter and 4 grandchildren. The oldest grandchild has just been accepted at Grinnell College. Bonnie Kloeblen Hagerman continues her work with Care Wear Volunteers, leading the nonprofit in its mission to create items for preemie babies. She explains that a new venture has surprisingly led to the creation of the most requested Care Wear item—fidget blankets. These are fabric rectangles, about 2-feet by 3-feet in size, with dangles such as zippers, Velcro, buttons, keys and tassels. Bonnie explains, “Hospitals, urgent care offices, hospice, nursing homes and physician’s offices want them to distract and keep dementia patients occupied. Without fidget blankets, dementia patients will pull at IVs, chip away casts, pull away tracheotomy tubes or do other damage.”

She adds, “We still donate preemie hats and now try to meet the needs of much older patients!”

As for me, Diane Beebe Barske, Elliott and I are enjoying exploring OR and our charming small hometown, McMinnville, where we have lived for 4 years now. It’s fun to have visitors discover McMinnville and its surrounding beautiful farms and wine country. In the past few months, we have had Hood visitors to welcome—Jill Stanley ’69 and husband Adam Zins in the summer, and Marylou Hermann Foley ’64 and husband Jim in the fall. We hope others will come find us.

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We’re remodeling our condo in Naples, FL, and hope it will be completed before company arrives. Beginning with news that did not quite make the fall 2021 report, Sally Raube Chandler shares, “I am stunned to realize I have 3 grandchildren, with the 2 girls ready for college! I find that astonishing since I can remember my own years in college so well.

Avery is a sophomore at University of Colorado Boulder and loves skiing. Brooke is at Clemson in a scholar’s program for biomedical engineering.

Nate is almost 14, almost 6’ tall, and a super student and athlete. It has been hard being so far away during the lockdown. Thankfully, we have Zoom and FaceTime.” Margaret “Maggie” Mills Michael says, “News this year is that my third grandchild, a boy, was born in Feb. I keep busy with church activities and volunteering with the local Senior Care.” Maggie says she stays in touch with classmate Ann Truell Bennett.

Cynthia Newby says, “CT was a perfect place to spend the COVID months; this state is pretty well-run. Close to normal now; some travel plans in the works. Eager to hear plans for our 55th reunion! I will be in Frederick at that time for the Hood Board of Trustees meeting and may be able to hang out with our group.” Nancy Esau Jeschke shares that classmate Gail Hughes Williams passed away in Apr. after suffering a massive stroke. “We always celebrated my husband and Gail’s birthdays every year, as her birthday was one day before my husband’s.”

Nancy enjoyed traveling this year on a Viking Cruise to England, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.

“We spent time at our beach house in Bethany Beach, DE, and our grandchildren are frequent guests—such fun!” “Somehow I’m staying busier than ever,” writes Suzanne Turner Hanifl. “Nine grandchildren (21 down to 3) keep me guessing.

Having a house in MN and being there May to Dec. makes it easier to see them and attend their events. We had a belated birthday party for my husband where the songs that were written for him were performed on an outdoor stage purchased for the Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear, MN. We’re remodeling our condo in Naples, FL, and hope it will be completed before company arrives. Looking forward to a fun winter in FL.” Leilani Chen Viney just won first place in a dance competition. AMAZING! Google “Leilani Viney & Kamil Urbaniak World Pro/Am Open Senior S2 International Ballroom Championship” to see their performance. “My husband and I have gradually emerged from the

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tight restrictions of the pandemic. My husband is active in Toastmasters and a networking group. He also does a little consulting. My main activity since retiring in 2011 has been competitive pro/am ballroom dancing. My teacher’s dance studio reopened in Sept. 2020 and, for a time, he coached me from afar; me dancing alone, him telling me what to do. Finally, competitions resumed.” With all her wins, Lani wonders, “Maybe all the distance coaching paid off. I serve on the advisory board of the Ruth Gottscho Kidney Foundation. Every summer we sponsor children with kidney disease to attend sleepaway camp. The kids are mainstreamed with the regular campers and sleep in cabins.

The experience transforms their lives. I stay in contact with roommate Gwenn Sterling Thomas Engle. Hoping we can meet at our 55th reunion.” Kristina Campbell Joyce says, “BJ and I are thankfully well and taking advantage of information available from Concord’s Council on Aging. One course on decluttering has been great for paring down our belongings. In speaking with my Hood friends, this is a common need for our age after a lifetime of acquiring. Happily, we have our grandchild Emma nearby at Tufts in Boston and her brother Ryan is a high school senior. Our daughter Tara lives nearby and is a big help to us.” Earl and I, May Mumma Ohman, are off to Denver for our granddaughter’s first Christmas!

Barb Morgan Herron sent a note regarding our 55th Reunion on June 10 to 12, 2022, “I was wondering if we’d have a 55th reunion. I’m so happy we will gather again, although our 50th still feels like yesterday. With any luck, COVID will be well behind us by then.” Let’s hope! Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy 2022!

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Sharon Burns Walsh’s mom is 96 and is in good health mentally and physically (except she is completely deaf) and is doing well with some extra help during the week. Sharon, her sister, brother and older daughter take turns on weekends staying with her. Sharon and her husband Ron had his daughter and her family visit for 3 weeks this summer after their town in Germany was flooded. Susan Marano’s mom turned 100 in Apr. and lives in an independent living facility in Raleigh, NC, near Susan’s brother.

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is still working full-time for a nonprofit agency and raising her 16-year-old grandson. Carrie Wissler Thomas continues to work full-time as president and CEO of the Art Association of Harrisburg, a nonprofit art gallery and art school.

Her son Dylan is manager of HiDef Lifestyle in Harrisburg. Carrie still paints in her limited free time. She, her husband and their dog Gimli love to walk along the Susquehanna River. Katherine “Kaye” Allen Endres was saddened to learn that her roommate Barbara Smedley Putney passed away. Kaye’s other roommate Diane Stehle Simmons is doing well in Mechanicsville, MD. Kaye is living in a travel trailer onsite in SC while building an Enertia Building Systems house. She is the carpenter’s assistant, painter, designer, etc. Her children are doing well but choose to give her grand puppies instead of grandchildren.

From Queensland, Australia, Margery Arnold Creek reports that her husband of 50 years has been in an Alzheimer’s unit in aged care for more than 2 ½ years. She visits him frequently but has also been able to do some travelling, including to Tasmania. Her trips in 2021 were within Queensland, to dinosaur fossil areas that have superb museums and to far north Queensland, which included an Aboriginal-led day tour. She still creates art from fiber, textiles and paper. Marjorie Field Trusler travels periodically for vacations and work in the US and abroad; finished a doctoral program in French and a master’s in Spanish; and taught 37 years at a college in WV until 2005, at which time she found her true vocation: being retired! During the pandemic she discovered “cocooning,” facilitated by internet sources for books, movies and social media. She continues to relate to life and friends first through food. Susan Warshaw Stinson is still involved in social justice and community work. She enjoys regular phone conversations with Barbara Gerlach, usually when they are both walking. Sue and husband Jim are planning to move into a CCRC from their beloved 100-year-old home. They are happy that their daughter and family want to move into the house.

Beverly Thompson Gardner and her husband have moved into a 62 and older senior living facility in Pembroke, MA, but they still have a house on the Cape. Their son Alan is an engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Beverly keeps busy curating family heritage photos, scrapbooking and volunteering at her church.

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Dempsey Curlett, Barbara Kimball Ziegler and Charlotte “Charly” Wright Edelstein. She heard from her Hood roomie Kathleen Connor Bryson’s husband Joe that Kathleen had died recently. Bev says she would love to hear from other Hood friends. Mary Simmonds Palmer is still basking in the glow of our 50th reunion and looking forward to our 55th. Since then, she has enjoyed communicating with Sharyn Duffy, Susan “Sue” Keppler Sweetser, Patricia Pfost, Susan Marano and Sharon Burns Walsh. She and her adopted Big Sister Ginny Wheeler Jones ’66 have exchanged Christmas cards every year since graduation. Mary and her husband Bill recently sold their cottage on Keuka Lake in NY, as they started downsizing. Her daughters live in Los Gatos, CA, Auckland, New Zealand and Chicago. She has one grandchild, 3-year-old Elliott. Charlotte Sizoo Whitenight has been on campus several times and has had a chance to tour the beautiful new dorm. Recently, while she and Pam Nicholson Neuman were waiting to meet our The Class of 1968 Diversity Scholarship recipient, they were surprised with a visit from Hood president Andrea Chapdelaine.

Our scholarship recipient Katelyn Calvo ’25 is from Sykesville, MD. She is a nursing student and hopes to become a nurse practitioner. Katelyn became an EMT at 16 and had been volunteering with the Sykesville Fire Department before she came to campus. She’s very appreciative of our scholarship, so please remember this when making your annual contribution to Hood.

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Doesn’t it feel good to have finally emerged from hibernation? Patricia “Pat” Etzel Parker announced that her daughter Maia was married at Pat’s home on Sept. 18. Ellen Kiel and her husband were in attendance. Joanne Ingoldsby Peters was able to play in 2 golf leagues this summer and managed to keep her garden weedfree. She expects to spend the winter “Zooming” webinars, quilting and taking exercise classes.

Martha “Marty” Silcox Hankins stays busy with Master Gardeners, Friends of the Library, her pottery shop and the newest additions to the family—2 miniature Hereford cows: a heifer and a bull. Her daughter and family will be in town from TX for the holidays. Elizabeth “Betsy” Seele Gotta is grateful to be calling and teaching

That Cuban Place (TCP). –Julie Barrick ’12 Brewer’s Alley and Frederick Coffee Company. –Scott Julius ’13 Donnelly’s with my Dad! –Ellena P. Keriazes ’92

square dancing in person now rather than on Zoom. She recently traveled to TX to present a seminar for the Texas State Callers Association, then dashed on to the Indiana State Square and Round Dance convention, where she met up with Jill Stanley. Jill, meanwhile, volunteered to be vice chairperson of registration for the 71st National Square Dance Convention in IN in June 2022. Christine “Christy” Lundt Lambertus was able to keep working throughout COVID, managing her clients by email and phone. She looks forward to a trip to Ireland in the spring— God willing! Esther Kofod Whitfield’s daughter Alia Alston started a company called ICEBOX CRYOTHERAPY, which now has 32 franchises all over the US. She opened her first cryo spa in Atlanta, GA. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX this spring, Margaret Dunkle and other Title IX “foremothers” are working with ESPN and Trilogy Films on a 4-part series to come out in June. She has written an introduction to an upcoming children’s book about her friend and mentor Dr. Bernice Sandler, “godmother” of Title IX. Donna Holst Carr checked in from Mt. Airy, MD. A retired social studies teacher, Donna and her husband have been married 52 years and delight in their 5 grandchildren, ages 5 and younger. A family vacation to Bethany Beach last summer convinced them to buy a brand-new beach house there. Donna enjoys water aerobics and taking art classes. She belongs to the garden club and her church choir. She looks forward to a trip along the “Elegant Elbe” come spring. Cheryl Brown Dreiling accompanied her sister Sharon Brown Vejvoda ’71 on a Smithsonian trip called Art Along the Hudson in Oct. Despite lack of fall

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color and cancellations of several excursions due to COVID, they thoroughly enjoyed the trip, as well as the other travelers and the art historian.

Christine Diehl is learning Spanish via the Great Courses. She volunteers at a senior center, teaching crochet and weaving. Carole Downing Staton and Roy visited daughter Jennifer and family in NY in June. Later in the summer, after a 2 ½ year separation due to COVID restrictions and deployments, they got to see son Andrew and his wife in Salt Lake City. While there, they were thrilled to attend a concert performed by one of the Mormon Tabernacle organists. Dave and I, Sayre Roney Steere, began to spread our wings once summer arrived. First came a family trip to lovely Lake Chelan, WA, followed a few weeks later with a camping adventure on Orcas Island. In Sept., we drove to “middle of nowhere” MT for several days at a dude ranch—equestrians we are not! The year ended with a vacation back to our old home of Panama City Beach, FL, and then to Phoenix for a family reunion. Long hikes, cross-stitching, puzzling, summer gardening and mahjong keep me well occupied.

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2021 has been quite a year! Phil and I traveled and saw new sights on 2 river cruises, first in the PNW on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and the other on the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis. I saw Myra Holsinger and Linda Allan at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new dorm Blazer Hall. My happy news is that I’m going to be “Mimi Marj” in Mar. and I’m so thrilled! “She” will be right here in Frederick and I know life will joyously change for us all.

Nancy Schneider Alder enjoys weekly volunteer time with her niece’s 2-year-old, book club and Bible study group. Grandsons Cohen and Graison enjoy playing basketball, and Graison and Emily both got their drivers licenses this year. Granddaughter Katie and grandson Matt enjoy playing volleyball. Nancy says they’re all excellent students and she’s very proud of them.

Martha Herbert Bounoure has 3 grandsons, ages 9, 2 and 3 months. The 2 little ones live in Paris and Arthur lives in Lyon. Martha says with the coronavirus, they have suffered from the distance and have not always been free to travel or meet up. She is hoping to have their traditional SPRING 2022

Christmas gathering in her little medieval house near Aix en Provence. Martha had news from Carol Mitchell Boyden, who is doing well on the west coast, and hopes they can get together somewhere in between this year, maybe at Hood! Regular Zooms with Lauren Frankel and Georgeanne Madouros Contoyannopoulos keep her up to date with Hood’Lums and she is very grateful for that. Linda Lumsen May has 2 teenage granddaughters, with grand-twins on the way. Grandson Henry Bradford May ’25 is a first-year student at Hood! Mary “Sam” Ryan Reeves loves being “Grammy Sammy” to 6-year-old Maple, daughter of Angela Kolb Aylor ’05. Sam says that Maple has her eye on her Hood ring and hopefully will be there in 12 years. Sam’s eldest son is loving the Pura Vida life in Costa Rica, and her daughter will be graduating from Coastal Carolina University in May. Sam says she’s still developing her second career as an illustrator and just finished illustrating a book of short stories authored by former teaching colleague Richard Moreland. The book is called The High Grass and will soon be available for purchase on Amazon. Sally Lottich Thompson is still living in Seattle, eternally grateful that she moved here from DC back in 1999. Sally is still working in real estate in the “hot” Seattle market but is thinking seriously of giving it all up sometime next year to spend more time writing funny stories, hiking with her dogs, sleeping in and watching reruns of Golden Girls and Judge Judy! Both of her daughters Liz and Lesley, and grandchildren Ethan and Leslie, are coming to town for Christmas. “I haven’t seen my grandchildren in person in 2 years. I am so excited and intend to decorate my home from top to bottom with tacky, twinkly, childpleasing decorations.” Sally keeps in touch with Mary Holmes Dague and Benedikte “Dikte” Kirchheiner Holm ’71, who was a foreign exchange student at Hood. Dikte’s husband Flemming passed away last year. She lives near her 2 daughters Lise and Sigrid, and their families, on the west coast of Denmark. Laurie Clement-Lawrason is “Mimi” to Koa Stephens, who will be 2 in Jan. “The silver lining of COVID was that I became a granny nanny for 6 months each in 2020 and 2021!” Wendy Parker-Wood says, “The pandemic has cut into our travel but upped our cooking, so there is a silver lining to all this. I am still working a few days a week at a boutique wealth-management firm because I can’t seem to cut my umbilical cord to Wall

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FINDING MYSELF ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

How Six Months in the Woods Changed My Life

BY ELIANE COATES, M.S.’21 It was 2015. My dad Vince Coates ’84 had just begun his master’s in counseling at Hood College. Three weeks later, he unexpectedly passed away from pancreatic cancer. I was 22 at the time and unsure of how to go about handling the intense wave of grief that swept upon me. I had lost my best friend.

I had recently learned about the Appalachian Trail, and even though I had little to no backpacking experience, I felt called to embark on the 2,189-mile journey. I didn’t know what was out there for me, but I knew I needed to do something for myself during a time when my world felt like it had fallen apart. In spring 2016, I took off on a life-changing hike that lasted more than six months.

My time on the trail was filled with ups and downs— literally. There were good days and bad days (like any time it would rain). As the trail continued, my body adapted and I began to crunch more miles daily.

However, the terrain also got more challenging as the trail went north from Georgia to Maine.

I connected with so many amazing people out on the AT and realized that most of us on the trail seemed to share one common bond: we were out there working through something, whether it be a loss, a job transition or simply wanting to reconnect with ourselves again.

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The trail and the trail community provided me the space and support I needed to work through my grief in a healthy way. I met others who understood what I was going through and formed strong bonds with people who continue to be in my life to this day. The hiking was a challenge to the very last day, ending with the difficult summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine.

I walked away a changed person, with more selfconfidence, a sense of self-resilience and an everburning desire to continue chasing my dreams.

After completing the Appalachian Trail, I remained active in the trail community and ran a hiker hostel from my home for several summers. Hikers came to me, each sharing their own unique and powerful stories of what led them to the trail. I realized just how empowering both hiking and the trail community can be.

Subsequently, my family has launched a nonprofit called the Umbrella Project, a continuation of an art project my dad had started before he passed away, this time with a new twist. The Umbrella Project is an organization that helps support grieving young adults through hosting therapeutic backpacking hikes.

My time on the trail also inspired me to get into the counseling field. Following in my father’s footsteps, this past May I graduated with a master’s in counseling from Hood College. I am now working to combine my dual passions of the outdoors and therapy!

Street.” She and partner Bev have a 6-year-old grandson, “who is full of the dickens!” Elaine Hubert has 2 grandchildren Bodhi and Bella, who live in Ojai, CA, with daughter Laura and husband Ron. Elaine says, “Both kids seem to have inherited Ron’s entertainment genes and will gladly ham it up for anyone willing to watch.

Sadly, we haven’t seen them in almost 2 years, but we keep the FaceTime lines busy and have our fingers crossed that we will see them early in 2022.” Marie Oliver Brackbill shares that after not taking any trips since her last visit with Ellen Sands Smith in Mar. of 2020, she was able to make the drive to Easton from the farm she’s lived on for 52 years in Lancaster County, PA. In Dec., Myra Holsinger was able to join Ellen and Marie for a brief but much appreciated time together.

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Mindy Laighton Wilcox reports she recently had a nice telephone conversation with Maylun Buck-Lew. After Hood, Maylun earned her PhD in computer science from Brown University and worked in a number of technology positions for companies including Bell Labs, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, KPMG and Bank of Boston.

She was also a professor at Northeastern University for a while and published papers on information technology. She worked in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, as well as on the east coast. Maylun has been an invited speaker on Asian Americans in the workplace. She is now retired and coping with physical problems associated with computer careers—repetitive stress injuries and reactions to chemicals. This makes travelling a problem, but her 20 years as a certified fitness instructor enables her to continue to be active and fit. Christina “Christy” Monroe Smith writes that in addition to the difficult past 2 years that everyone experienced due to COVID, hers were compounded by the challenge of her husband Tony’s cancer. He was hospitalized several times during 2020, but they were able to celebrate a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary at a special inn before Tony passed away in May of 2021. Christy was very grateful for the support of Hood friends Cynthia “Cindy” Jackson Hileman, Anne Schwinn Campbell and Rebekah “Becky” Olewiler Roberts, who kept in touch both during Tony’s illness and afterwards. In Nov. of 2021, Christy took a trip through VA and NC visiting her brother and friends, including Cindy and husband Dave.

Susan “Sue” Montag Wood reports that the COVID experience in Australia was not nearly as dire as in the US. She and husband Peter lived through 15 weeks of lockdown, taking separate daily walks to allow for some time apart. Peter worked on jigsaw puzzles, while Sue read, sewed and cooked. She cooked so much she began delivering meals to friends, which her husband named “Sue-ber-Eats.” When the lockdown ended, Sue resumed her full schedule but found she missed the quiet times of lockdown and now spends one day a week without organizing any get-togethers with friends. Darcy Bevelacqua, Virginia “Nia” Lourekas, Maylun Buck-Lew and Catherine “Cathy” Moon McClure got together on a Zoom reunion. As expected, their lives have both similarities and differences. All of them continued their education and received their master’s degrees, while Maylun also has a PhD. Cathy and Darcy are currently married to their third husbands and are the only 2 who have children. Nia met her husband when she turned 50. All of them have had successful careers with common interests in science, teaching, technology and the arts. Maylun recently retired from a career in Silicon Valley and has written a semi-autobiographical novel called A Most Unceremonious Termination. Nia also retired and is now writing short plays, as well as the first draft of a mystery novel. Cathy is a retired school superintendent in NH, while Darcy is now an executive recruiter and career coach. I was so happy to receive the recent info about Reunion Weekend June 10-12, 2022, and hope that the class of 1971 will be well represented, albeit a year late. The bonus from the delay is that we now will be able to celebrate our 50th reunions with our friends in the classes of 1970 and 1972. Many thanks to all of you who so generously contributed to our class gift to Hood. Our class total for contributions and pledges is $176,198! Reunion info for our class will be posted on our class Facebook page Hood College Class of 1971. Looking forward to seeing many of you in June 2022!

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Linda Cumber Gifkins writes, “Can you believe it will be 50 years this June that we walked down the graduation aisle in Hodson Outdoor Theater? Mark your calendars for Hood Reunion Weekend June 10-12, 2022. We’ll get to hang with our Big Sisters, as the classes of ’70 and ’71 will also be celebrating. Watch for reunion details and don’t forget to consider donating towards our class gift. We are shooting for at SPRING 2022

least a 72% response, with enough funds raised to name Blazer Hall’s patio after our class. What a great legacy that would be for the Class of ’72! Thanks to Cumber and her team for taking charge of planning our 50th. Linda Wicks Crites says that her world continues to open back up, step by step, and adds how happy she is to be able to attend sports and live theater again.

Anne Gabriel Dunn is now living in Milford, PA, where she and husband David moved 7 years ago after retirement. They traveled to Ireland 4 years ago, out west 2 years ago to visit some national parks and plan to visit HI for their 50th.

Carol Lipson Fivozinsky and husband Sherman moved to a condo in Bethesda 4 years ago, where they are working part-time as government contractors—Sherman as a project manager for NRC, and Carol with NIH, managing the budget of the rather new Office of Data Science Strategy.

Robin Shaw Leto and Ken look forward to visiting family in San Francisco and MA. Ken is involved with Shared Learning, an organization which arranges and teaches non-credit classes for seniors. Robin volunteers with meals programs and continues to represent her county in the Senior Tarheel Legislature, which lobbies on behalf of senior citizens. Susan Gorelick Marlenga writes that both of her daughters had a pandemic baby in 2020—Eliza in Mar. and James in June. Sue adds that she wishes she had played bridge at Hood but loves it now. She played in the American Bridge Championships in Austin, TX, in Nov. Janice Williams Martin and Al both received 45-year pins at the 4-H Achievement Banquet, had a wonderful Thanksgiving visit with a granddaughter from CO and plan a Christmas visit with family in MS. With changes in her mother’s health, Deirdre Jean Wright moved with her to Waterman Village, a retirement community in Mt. Dora, FL; previously she was involved with VFW Post 8696. Martha “Marti” Robinson continues to walk dogs at the local animal shelter and participates in many Jungian programs via Zoom. Rebecca “Becky” Riehl traveled to the Hudson Valley, NH, and Biloxi, MS. She connected with Joanne Davis Eakin ’70 and classmates Ernestine “Ernie” Odoms Tilghman and Lucia Grabenstein Klein in Easton, MD. Elizabeth “Liz” Gruppe Stover enjoys life in ME with husband Harold, who continues with musical endeavors, while Liz enjoys gardening and running her antique business. She adds, “Never a day goes by that I don’t think of my beloved roommate Carol Reisner Sime.” Kristi Moore Hanna writes that her 3-year-old Maine Coon kitty is being treated with chemo for lymphoma. Please look out for forthcoming news of plans for our 50th—and get ready.

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When you were a student what was your favorite Frederick eatery?

Carroll Creek Dam—beer is food, right? –Valerie Cerrone Nelson ’80 Isabella’s! They had the best chocolate chip pancakes ever! –Caitlyn-Jean Ward ’18

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Alicia Parlatore Payne says that the Shriner Shiners have been having regular Zoom calls during the pandemic and were able to finally have an annual reunion in Annapolis in Oct. Sherry Bronski Waltz, Patricia “Patt” Henry Montgomery, Antoinette “Toni” Lucia, Sara “Sally” Parkhurst Van Why, Alicia Parlatore Payne and Patricia “Patti” Suydam Ritter were able to attend. Jill Schonek Pollard had to skip this year for health reasons. The Shiners have been meeting in various locations since graduation, less frequently in early years with children and jobs, but recently it’s been an annual event. They enjoyed touring Annapolis, eating crabs, shopping and revisiting USNA, where many sang the Messiah and/or dated midshipman during their Hood years. In 2022, they are headed to Sarasota, FL, where Jill lives.

Lorraine Sharp Kish says that she and Pete had their first granddaughter born in June, named Alice after Lorraine’s great-grandmother, and are looking forward to travelling again. In July, Ann Jones moved to Asheville, NC, and is really enjoying the area. As a lifelong Chicagoan, Ann won’t miss their winters and is looking forward to the 4-season climate of Asheville. Ann Irvine reports that she just moved from the Seattle area to Boerne, TX, and is loving it! Speaking of warm places, Bonny Barncord Berger says she and Richard are building a home in North Scottsdale, AZ. After 37 years in Hinsdale, IL, they’ve had enough winters! More classmates heading south; could this be a trend? Bonnie also reports that Alison Alder Kennedy has moved from the Philadelphia area to Cambridge, MD. Charlotte “Charlie” Miller Ponticelli says that she is celebrating the July birth of her first grandchild Summer. Charlie shared that this year she’s had some “firsts” since 2019; she traveled by plane, organized a conference and enjoyed a big family Thanksgiving, hoping that this signals a return to normalcy. Susan Holaday Converse reports that she and Dana have finished renovations on their 94-year-old home and will tackle landscaping next spring. After attending seminary at night and passing her exams, Sue was ordained as a minister in the Reformed Church of America, now serving as associate minister in her home church in Locust Valley and as chaplain in the

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Locust Valley Fire Department. Sue retired from her position as CFO at Television Bureau of Advertising. She is happy that Dana’s recent health woes have lessened with a brand-new hip.

Patricia “Patt” Henry Montgomery has moved from Longmont, CO, to San Mateo, CA, and says that her weekly Zoom call with the Shriner Shiners was a real boost during the dark days of the pandemic; lots of laughter and sharing tips on movies, books and cooking, along with mutual love of Dyson vacuums! Many thanks to Debbie Christ Zourdos, whose holiday post on our Hood’Lums Facebook page got a lot of responses from classmates. Debbie and Chris are enjoying FL living, especially the proximity to their children and 8-year-old grandson Zachary. For me, Leslie Hawkins, 2021 was bit more active but seemed to still feel a lot like 2020. I did get out of town in May for a trip to Moab and the beautiful scenery in Arches and Canyonlands national parks. We finally got to do a celebration of my sister Amy’s life in July with her sons, my older sister, my niece’s family and Amy’s friends in Phoenix, sharing stories and laughter. In Oct., I flew with family to scatter Amy’s ashes in the waters off of Mystic, CT, one of her favorite places, on a beautiful autumn day. I have plans to ski, hike and cruise in 2022, but we’ll see what happens.

Keep your news coming; you don’t have to wait for my email. Wishing all of our classmates a very blessed and happy 2022!

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Jane Dodge Armacost writes, “2020 and 2021 have been eventful for me. I retired at the end of Dec. 2020, so I spent my last year as IT manager for Taylor Technologies going into the office every day, helping colleagues get set up to work remotely, documenting my procedures and training my replacement. It was a whirlwind year! So far in 2021, I’ve had successful cataract surgery and have tackled many of the cleaning/ organizing projects around the house that don’t get done while working. No one in our family was sick with COVID and we were able to see our grandchildren regularly. However, visits with our special son Adam were only allowed outside his house on the porch, so during the cold months, we did Zoom calls with him. Now we can visit again and take him out to eat. My husband and I just purchased a gently used 5th wheel camper,

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our first—we are camping newbies! We are excited to begin taking trips with this mode of travel. Retirement is great!” Deborah Kohler and her husband send news of travel adventures across the US. “In June, we took our camper, towing a car Ed was selling out to WA, and went to North Cascades and Olympic national parks.

We then picked up a car he bought and came home. Then Delta hit, so we scaled back. In late Sept., we attempted to take the camper across Canada to Montreal and Quebec City, but too many things didn’t work out—blow out the first day and very cold sleeping at night, so we came home. We then took a few days in Cuyahoga National Park in OH. It was fantastic. Much better hiking than you’d expect in the Midwest flatlands. That about brings us to current. As of today, MI is second highest in COVID cases and we’re being extra careful. Life is simple and basically comfortable.” Dorothy “Dot” Herdle Files always responds to the call for class news and says, “It’s fun to remember everyone from Hood a few times each year—when I get the notice to send class notes and again when I read the magazine. Thanks for assembling these for the Class of ’74. It’s good to see things continue to reopen, even as the pandemic still haunts us.

I’m looking forward to a trip to Europe in late summer. Eben and I remain active at our church on the worship team and behind the scenes.

It’s not unusual for one of us to chair a special event or committee. I still have a few animals: 1 each horse, pony, dog and cat as I write this.

Goodness knows what the menagerie will be by spring. Our 3 adult children and 1 granddaughter remain healthy, as do we, with bumps and aging taken in-stride. As for me, Pat Kidd, my partner Davis and I are heading to Guanajuato, MX, for the month of Jan. to get out of the NJ cold.

While there, we’re hoping to connect with Rhea Bel-Jon Calkins ’75, who’s in San Miguel de Allende, about 30 miles away. I also stay in touch with Martha “Marti” Murray Robinson ’72, who’s still living in Saugerties, NY, and thriving on interesting travel, spiritual exploration and studying C.G. Jung, often all 3 in combination.

Magaly Maurus Green shares that she was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for 2021, the highest honor given by the secretary of the Dept. of the Interior. Magaly is the deputy associate manager of human resources and personnel with the National Park Service.

During Magaly’s 42-year federal career, her roles have included equal employment opportunity

The Orchard. Although I also dream about Pizza Pretzel.

–Lane Cogdill ’12 Lucky Corner or Clay Oven!

–Tara Biser Little ’15

manager, training officer, management assistant, human resources manager and employee resource specialist. She was recognized for her outstanding leadership in the human resources field and significant contributions in support of fairness, equity, diversity and wellness of employees and managers throughout DOI and NPS. In addition to working for the National Park Service in Harper’s Ferry, Magaly serves on Hood’s Board of Associates (BOA).

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Cheryl Cuddeback is well, except for her laptop’s keyboard. Gee, ain’t life tough? The world of real estate is keeping her busy.

Family and friends are all healthy. She’s active in community affairs such as organizing Christmas caroling, as well as writing articles for various newsletters, whether it is about her neighborhood’s history or the origins of winter religious holidays for her church. Arlene Bujese will once more chair the annual East End Hospice Box Art Auction benefit for its 22nd year in 2022.

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of East End Hospice (EEH) in Westhampton Beach, NY, she credits all her efforts on behalf of EEH to studies of end-of-life issues with Dr. Dana Cable at Hood. Her former husband Alexander Russo, who served as professor of art at Hood, died on Nov. 28. Arlene’s partner in life of 30 years Marcel died in May of 2021. Margaret “Peg” Yanarella Hosky’s business continued to flourish during the pandemic. Peg works full-time and relishes the interaction with their high-tech clients. Even though she lives in Washington, DC, Peg seldom travels through Frederick. Although the last time she did, she marveled at how the town has modernized. Peg is sure the students find the retail stores much more exciting than we did! Barbara Baird Rogers and Jim have a new standard poodle puppy Clemmie, who has joined them in a new, smaller house. They are hosting 24 for Christmas dinner—9 of whom are under 11 years old, one is 95, another is 1 and all the rest are between 36 and 82, plus Clemmie, of course. Barbara and Jim are grateful for His gracious love and thankfully looking forward to a New Year. Fortunately, and gratefully, Doreen “Dory” Barrows Smith and family are well.

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have been able to travel domestically and visit friends and family. Dory’s granddaughter is 15, a sophomore in high school and lives nearby.

Dory finds her delightful—her daughter may disagree on occasion but does admit she herself was way worse! Steve’s grandson is 4 and in Los Angeles, so this summer was their first in-person visit in more than a year. After skipping 2020, Dory headed to Cape Cod this summer for a family reunion and they enjoyed being together. Dory and Steve also traveled to NY to Steve’s hometown near Potsdam to see more friends and family. They went to San Francisco for Dory’s birthday in Sept., spent time with her sister and then celebrated Steve’s birthday in Nashville in Dec. Overall, they cannot complain and, again, are grateful. They are looking forward to 2022 with hopefully less restrictions on travel. All is well with Carol Fleck Whetzel and Dennis. Being able to visit freely with their kids and grandkids again has been wonderful.

Carol’s oldest grandson had a mild case of COVID but recovered quickly. In Nov., they adopted a 4-month-old kitten born to a feral mama. What a joy! She is not only cuddly but so very playful as well. She keeps them laughing. Cheryl Widell has big news. After being a widow for 17 years, she met a wonderful guy online during COVID. In Sept., Robert Falconio of Philadelphia proposed on one knee, under a rising full moon on Cheryl’s favorite beach in Ocean City, NJ. Their wedding is planned for June 2022. Congratulations, Cheryl!

We are so happy for you. As for me, Debbie Page Rath, it’s been a year full of challenges. I’m still working full-time from home. With the economy improving, small businesses are again in the market for retirement plans. Katie, my COVID kitten, brings me so much love and joy. Right now, she is sitting on my lap, which is better than my laptop. The weather in Northern CA has actually turned seasonal. We’ve had some rain and even snow. I’m sitting here typing with 15” of snow that left us without power. Oh well.

You cannot have everything. Health has been a struggle this year for me and my family. I’m still trying to find relief from my nerve pain but had a successful hernia surgery in Oct. My son started having seizures a couple of months ago and we don’t know why. Mom is doing great thanks to my brother and the staff of her nursing home in NC. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends and is having a great New Year.

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Kathy Anderson Jewell and Chip enjoyed a late summer trip on the “Rockies to the Red Rocks” Rocky Mountaineer train from Denver to Moab, UT. The aspens had just begun to change colors and the scenery was beautiful. They then traveled to Salt Lake City, UT, Jackson, WY, and the Grand Teton National Park. They took a fun float trip on the Snake River one morning and enjoyed all the magnificence of the area. Kathy and Chip enjoy their annual beach vacation to Ocean City, MD, with their kids and grandkids. Kathy had lunch there with Debra Daugherty-Ball this past summer. It’s always fun to catch up. Chip’s new book History of the Fire Companies of Frederick County Maryland was published in July. He is pleased with the final copy. It is available on Amazon or from Arcadia Publishing and The History Press. All proceeds benefit the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Museum located in Emmitsburg, MD. Kathy keeps busy with church duties, sewing, gardening and enjoying the grandkids’ activities.

Victoria “Torie” Hoveman Seeger’s son was married twice this year, once for family and once for the reception. Canceled from the year before, it was a real celebration! The granddaughters are growing like weeds (15, 10 and 6), and Torie and Geoff are loving every minute they get to spend with them, particularly since they were masked for last year’s Thanksgiving dinner! Geoff’s mother broke a hip and is trying to transition to nursing home care. It is very challenging for her.

Torie has mixed feelings about all aspects of elder care. She wishes the choices were better all around. Carol Fleming spent the last 2 years of COVID in transition. She left her church of 16 years in Kingston in June 2020, packing up and throwing lots away after filling up a 3-story, 6-bedroom mansion. For the last 18 months, she and husband Scott have been working together in his church, Covenant Presbyterian in Scranton, PA. It has been fun for them to be together again in work and worship in one congregation, which is how they started ministry 42 years ago. They have been renting a different church’s parsonage and “camping out,” as they distributed many of their earthly goods to children after the last big move. At the end of 2021, they are officially retiring together from ministry. They

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will be splitting time between their vacation homes in the Outer Banks of NC at Corolla for the winter months, and in the Adirondacks near Stratford, NY, for the summer. In between, exactly halfway from each, they will be imposing on their children, who are all teachers in MD, and enjoying their 3 grands: Raegan and Isabella (both 7), and 5-year-old grandson Brooks. With all these changes, Carol and Scott will spend more time in Frederick, where their daughter lives. They hope to volunteer for the Hood community, where 3 out of 5 of them went to college. They are looking forward to the next great adventure called retirement! Barbara Woolmington-Smith and Craig spent most of the year at home due to the pandemic. In Oct., their son was scheduled to be married in Estes Park, CO, after postponing it from the previous year. Barb and Craig decided that flying to CO was not something they wanted to attempt, so they drove instead. Along the way, they stopped in Monmouth Caves National Park, St. Louis and a sweet Airbnb in KS. The wedding was flawless, and they were able to connect with friends from their years in CA that they hadn’t seen in more than 5 years. On the way home, Barb and Craig spent time in Rocky Mountain, Petroglyphs, Carlsbad Caverns and Guadeloupe national parks. As for me, Nancy Ludwick Warrenfeltz, Larry and I were in Savannah for a reunion of the Naval Weather Service Association in Oct. Then in Nov., we drove to Annapolis for Larry’s USNA 45+1 reunion. We had so much fun attending the events and reconnecting with friends. I got to see Ann Thomas Phillips ’75 there. We recognized each other immediately—even wearing our masks!

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T’Shala Auroralaia writes to say hello from CA and share news: “My first name is not Cathy (Cathy Vahsen while at Hood) and hasn’t been since 1995. It is Rev. T’Shala Cathleen Auroralaia.

I was married for 10 years (1999-2009) to Dan Olivieri; however, we decided to divorce and are now very close as the soul friends we were meant to be. I received my master’s in intuition medicine in 1996 and am a medical intuitive.

I was ordained as a United Church of Christ minister in 2003 and worked in a complimentary medicine wellness center for 12 years. I met the love of my life Dr. Shoshana Helman at Odyssey Hospice in 2009. We were partnered, as marrying was not legal at that time, for 6 beautiful years before life circumstances required us to move in different directions. I now live alone with my 54

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adorable furry family of cats. I’m bereavement coordinator/chaplain at Bridge Bay Area Hospice, for whom I offer bereavement and spiritual counseling, bereavement groups, in-services at our facilities and memorial services. I received my certification as a spiritual director in 2019 and have a private practice through Doveheart Sanctuary, where I offer Angelic Reiki, intuitive medicine and spiritual direction sessions in Santa Cruz County.” Barrie Briscoe Reightler went to Iceland this summer on a 4-day riding tour with her sister and a few friends, “which was a blast! Twenty miles a day on Icelandic horses through farmland, mountains, lava fields and beaches. Way cool. I’m still fox-chasing twice a week and working at the MHBA Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Publishers of Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Maryland Horse Library. On a sad note, my Hood Little Sister Page Etchison ’79 died in early May of colon cancer. It was quite sudden. She had a successful florist business in Lexington, KY. In addition, she had close ties with the thoroughbred industry, with much of her business stemming from that. Very sad.” Elaine Patry Jones organized an end of summer gettogether in Booth Bay Harbor, ME, with Ruth Ann Oyer Shaffer, Bona Hurst-Ellis, Sarah Kingman Matthews and Barrie Briscoe Reightler. Barrie says, “We met up the week after Labor Day and stayed in a wonderful waterfront cottage Elaine arranged. It was great fun catching up and reminiscing. Lobster was of course on the menu, as well as a tour of Burnt Island Lighthouse that Elaine has so diligently restored, plus tours of neighboring Mouse Island and Squirrel Island.

Ruthie and Denny drove all the way from OK! Bona and Rusty made it part of their ME biking tour. Sarah and Barrie flew up together from BWI, and Sarah continued on to a family gathering in New England. We all left with promises of getting together more often! Sharon Thorpe Kourtz let us know that she, Rubina Patel and Martha Homnack Armenti recently enjoyed a leisurely birthday lunch in Columbia, MD. Greg McGuirk writes to let us know he retired as department chair of the applied aviation sciences department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was appointed professor emeritus. Katherine “Kas” Kluth Rohm writes, “Greg and I are now both retired and loving every minute! We have 4 grandchildren under the age of 4 and are doing our very best to keep up with them! Hoping to do some serious travel in 2022 after keeping to the home front this past year and a half. After living in the northern MD countryside for many years, we were happy to relocate to the Towson/ Lutherville area a few years ago, where we are much closer to family and friends. I’m finally

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pursuing my love of watercolors and have my first show in Dec. Greg is enjoying hours in his workshop making lots of noise, among other things. Life is good and we hope the same for my fellow classmates.” Ann Nicodemus Thompson writes that she is “doing well and enjoying life!

Rick and I have 4 grandchildren and they are all now school age, so I’m retired from daycare after 9 years. Many wonderful memories during those years. I stay in touch with Terri Pyle Reed and keep busy volunteering with Frederick County Hospice and Stephen’s ministry work at church.

We enjoy camping, biking and golf. I also enjoy playing the organ as a substitute. Wishing many blessings to all of our classmates and looking forward to our reunion in June!” Some very sad news, Ann Linhard Pearce died in late Oct., more than 17 years after her initial diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Ann’s lifelong passion was teaching reading to children, especially to children who benefit from specialized programs and techniques. After graduating from Hood with a bachelor’s degree in special education, Ann earned her master’s degree in reading from Salisbury State University, which led to a fulfilling career as a resources teacher and learning consultant in Wicomico County and Northern NJ. She then completed certifications to become a teacher-trainer and literacy specialist for Wilson Language Training. In her nearly 20-year career with Wilson, she traveled the country to model reading lessons and coach teachers.

She was especially instrumental in Wilson’s initial work in Washington, DC, as the lead literacy specialist when the successful program first began in the District.

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I was happy to hear from some different classmates this time around! I posed the question, “I wonder if any of us have more than 5 grandchildren?” I found that we cover a wide spectrum. Several responded that their children are just now engaged! Lynda Pfeifer Sexton replied that she was married at 30, her oldest will be 30 in Dec. and both her children recently became engaged. Jo Ann Bitsura quipped that she does not expect any grandchildren in the near future. Jill Jamieson Colavita responded that her 25-year-old son got engaged this past summer and her 28-year-old daughter is expecting a ring any day. Jill got married at 34 and is not expecting grandchildren for a while.

On the other hand, Ruth Sikora Seel has 5 grandchildren but doesn’t expect more for a while. Elizabeth “Betty” Walsh Kenyon has 2

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Brown Pelican (on super special occasions) and Pargo’s!

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grandchildren and her oldest child just turned 40.

Janisann Hay reports that she just retired from teaching in 2019, right before the shutdown due to the pandemic, and that she has one amazing granddaughter. Elizabeth “Beth Ann” Over Sharbaugh says her youngest daughter will be 21 in Dec. and is a junior at Rhode’s College in TN, and her 27-year-old daughter is planning on moving back to NYC soon. Wanda Munsey Juraschek reports that she has 11 grandchildren ranging in ages from 3 to 10 years old. Six live nearby; 6 are boys and 5 are girls. Susan “Sue” Murawski Ganley jokingly adds she won’t have any grands unless her “4-legged furry child gets frisky!” Karen Kerber shares that she has 3 step-grands and hopes that her only son Aaron contributes to that number in the not-so-distant future; he just got married this year. When asked about their parents, Carol Miles Frentz shared, “Mom is almost 92 and lives independently, but I do most of her shopping since COVID.” Virginia “Gini” Allen Natter adds, “I lost my mom to dementia 4 years ago; my dad is 90 and declining physically. His mind is pretty sharp, but he has been depressed since losing my mom.”

Lynda Pfeifer Sexton agrees, “My parents were literally side-by-side on days 1 + 2 of their lives and it’s hard on Dad watching his sweetheart fade away.” Elizabeth “Liz” Wildes Tabor shares, “Mom is 97 and has lived with us for the last 13 years. She has had leukemia for 25 years and takes 1 prescription med a day. Keeping her weight up is a problem and her mental acuity is beginning to fail a bit.” Diane Lebo Wallace responds, “Pancreatic cancer took my father at 72 and my mother died 5 years ago, but it seems like yesterday. They were wonderful parents, filled with spirit and energy.” Donna Walters Gault writes, “My father is alive and kicking at 88 and lives in a 55+ senior apartment in Romney, WV. He still drives, emails, reads mystery books and calls Bingo for seniors. I lost my mom to inoperable small cell lung cancer in Dec. 2011.

Our last weeks together were beautiful and precious.” Janisann Hay contributes, “My mom passed Jan. 1, 2019. My dad is going strong at 91. This summer we took a road trip together, driving a U-Haul truck from MD to St. Paul, MN, to deliver books and furniture to my niece and nephew. It was a blast!” Jane Krebs Drozinski shares, “Dad passed away early at age 54 from a heart attack. He had one of the earliest heart valve replacements back in 1970 by R. Adam Cowley. My mom passed away in May of this

year, a month shy of her 89th birthday. She had been in assisted living the past 2 years but was still involved in activities and communicated with her kids, 6 grandkids and her 9 little loves, the great-grands! She had a form of COPD the last few years but had never smoked!” Karen Kerber shares, “Mom is still going strong at 92 and lives in independent housing at a small retirement community in Frederick. Dad passed away in 2016 from dementia/Alzheimer’s. I know how lucky I am to still have her. Hugs, classmates!”

Mary Marburger Hoffman adds, “My parents passed away more than 30 years ago and my in-laws passed away in 2016. They are all greatly missed.”

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Many thanks to previous 1981 class reporter Lynn Marzulli White for her many years of service. Stephanie Constantino Chisolm reports that she is now calling Pikesville, MD, home. She is “super busy at work” but promises an update soon. Cynthia “Cindy” Hancock Weller writes, “Sixty is still sexy since our dorm parietals days.

My 60th ‘bird’ day in mid-Mar. at my mountaintop home featured cosmic elements. A smiling sun decorated the cake. At a bonfire under the stars was a happy chorus of ‘60 Years Around the Sun.’ I recall singing our alma mater ‘High Towers Above Us’ at our 25th Reunion luncheon while my mom Julia ‘Betsy’ Allen Hancock ’47 smiled down at me. This summer, we drove our son Joseph to a university in Champaign-Urbana, IL, stopping in Mammoth Cave, KY, and Garden of the Gods, IL. I photographed the world’s longest caverns and awesome rock formations; yes, I honed those skills learned in my art major classes. Via ferry, we crossed the Ohio River to the infamous pirate hideout in Cave-In-Rock, IL.” Patricia Karnaugh McQuade recalls a 60th birthday celebration filled with contentment and that she’s “come a long way, baby!” At Jones Beach Theater, she saw the last concert of summer: Joan Jett and Heart. In the Berkshire Mountains, she and husband Eddie traveled on Route 20’s Revolutionary War Road Trip. In NYC on her birthday, Patti’s son Eddie, Jr. surprised everyone with tickets to the NY Rangers opener at Madison Square Garden. For her 60th, Patricia “Patty” Scasserra-Lester and her husband enjoyed visiting their sons in VA. She sends Christmas greetings to all. Mary Thompson SPRING 2022

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Calhoun writes, “It’s hard to remember we are 60!” Class of 1981 reunion chairs Marcy Goldberg Taylor and Linda Hecklinger Procter are looking forward to welcoming you Home to Hood for our 40th reunion Weekend on June 1012, 2022.

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I’m happy to share our class news with you all once again. I heard from our classmate Pamela Stamey Inskeep on several occasions over the last few months. In July, Pam shared her thoughts about Frederick, “The beauty of the town increases more and more.” Pam also reports, “I attended the 2021 Hood class reunion online. I was glad to see all the updates and changes to campus. Strawberry Breakfast via Zoom was fun and unusual. I even came in second in the online scavenger hunt and won a prize! I was very happy.” Most of Pam’s news was regarding her many health challenges, ranging from diabetes, heart disease, stage 3 kidney disease and Charcot-Marie Tooth disease. Her husband is recovering from Bell’s Palsy. All of these bring many challenges to her life. I’m sure she would appreciate words of encouragement from her classmates. Her email is Pamela_Inskeep@gmail.com. I also heard from Kim Hall, who responded to an email that Pam sent out. She wishes Pam well and empathizes with her regarding health concerns.

Kim shares, “This year was challenging and exciting in equal measure. Just as NYC was about to close, we discovered that the vague but debilitating symptoms I’ve complained about for years were a real illness. The pandemic made a clear diagnosis difficult, but now I have clarity and a great medical team, so although it left me with chronic pain and some disabilities, I am very grateful to be in a better place than last year. It turns out that quilting is excellent physical therapy, so while I was being treated, I went back to quilting. One of my former students who now is a choreographer with her own dance troupe, SLM Dances, used 7 of my quilts as part of a new multidisciplinary project What Does PURPLE Sound Like? held at the Hi-ARTS Center in Manhattan. My mom is also a featured quilter in the Jan. issue of Quiltfolk and it’s been a joy to help bring her work this attention.” Deborah Single Hays recently shared a wonderful Hood

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When you were a student what was your favorite Frederick eatery?

PIZZA PRETZEL!!! –Kaylene Wright ’17 Bushwaller’s and Olde Towne Tavern. –Kathryn Mongelli Nicolato ’00

story. She and her husband now live in Iowa City, IA, where Stephen works at the University of Iowa hospital. Deb says, “This past Oct., I was at a university club’s teatime event and sat next to a woman who started talking about upstate NY. Since Stephen is from Syracuse, we got to talking and said we should meet for tea another time. Last week we met and had a lovely 2-hour get-together. We talked about our times in Baltimore and the conversation led to where we went to college. She casually said, ‘I went to Hood.’ And I said, ‘I went to Hood too!’

It was Jeanne Cartwright Stracuzzi ’82! We shared Hood stories and are now trying to get our husbands and us together for dinner here in Iowa City. This really goes to show you never know where you will find a Hood grad.” Very small world! Here in Richmond, things for me, Mary Townley, are going well. The spring and summer were challenging and busy. My father passed away in early Mar. with my brother and I by his bedside. We hosted a beautiful celebration of his life in ME in June. My wife Carol’s dad passed in Jan. 2021, and we had a celebration of his life in Pittsburgh a week after the one for my dad. My dad’s dog, a 14 ½-year-old sheltie named Peter, now calls Richmond his home. My brother and I still must decide what to do with his 29 acres in ME. It’s beautiful, but the upkeep is tremendous.

Our daughter Emily is entering her final semester at The Teacher’s College at Columbia in NYC, where she will graduate with her master’s in clinical psychology and counseling. Now she awaits news from the multiple doctoral programs to which she has applied. Finally, we had to say goodbye to our 17 ½-year-old schnoodle Junie B. Jones in Dec. 2021. Such a heartbreaking experience. Love to you all. Stay healthy and be kind.

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Happy New Year! It is my hope that 2022 will be your year! I hope this issue of Hood Magazine finds you healthy, happy and in great spirits. I am taking over for Susan Flanders Kleinschmidt and am so grateful for her ability to keep in contact with me, and all of us, for our class news. Thank you, Susan, for your dedication to our class. Amy Connor Asman writes, “I ran my second EQT 10-miler in Pittsburgh and was able to spend the weekend with Melinda ‘Mindy’ 56

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Brown. We enjoyed some time shopping and walking around downtown Pittsburgh after the race. An update on my children: my oldest Emily is married to Steve and living in Houston, TX. She works as an investment banker. My son Connor Asman ’16 lives in Arlington, VA, and loves his job working for a software startup company in e-commerce. My youngest Erin is in her second year of vet school in Prince Edward Island, Canada. I will be doing Thanksgiving with Connor in Fenwick Island, DE, Christmas with Emily in Houston and visiting Erin for her birthday in Jan.” Informing us of a group activity, Teresa “Terry” Rappoldt Stickles sends the following update, “Tamara ‘Tammy’ Snyder Rall, Karen CurtisCraney, Camela ‘Cami’ Meyer and I spent some time together this past week in Fenwick Island, DE, and Ocean City, MD. We were joined by our husbands and my daughter Bailey, spending time kayaking, paddle boarding, jumping waves and swimming.

Kimberly ‘Kim’ Keith Chesek ’83 and her husband met us for dinner one night. Laurie Draper Carter joined us for a day of boating.

We all had a great time and it was fun to catch up with everybody.” As for me, Ellen-Marie Samsen Knehans, I am now teaching art, ceramics and math at our continuation high school. It is a new challenge that I love! This is my 38th year in the classroom, with 32 years in the elementary level. Bill and I look forward to leaving CA in about 3 ½ years. We have made the decision to move back east. The desert is beautiful, but we are so far from everything, and we really don’t want to return to our home in San Diego, as it has become so overbuilt and crowded. I love participating in the Hood Alumni Facebook “Great Blazer Bake-off” competitions, and Susan and I hope more from our class will join me. Also, I’d like to propose to our class that we donate a brick or 2 in memory and in honor of members of the Class of ’84. A set of blue and grey Adirondack chairs would be great too. Remember, we are a BLUE dink class and a GREY blazer class, and it would be fun to see “our chairs” at the next reunion. Much joy and happiness to all of you in ’22!

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1986 Alison Drum Althouse alison.althouse@gmail.com

Kathrine Anderson Cicala sends her greetings and family updates. Son Philip is serving as a firefighter while working on his paramedic training. Daughter Antonia is completing her first semester at U Mass Amherst. Younger daughter Emilia has sent in her college applications. As director of alumni and constituent engagement Kellye Greenwald gets to meet alums from many generations but was especially happy to see Angela Corio at Harpers Ferry Brewing in Sept., and Anna Maripuu Strollo and Eleanor Chisholm Landauer at the Hillwood Museum in Nov. Kellye also shares that her son Eddie is excited to finally start nursing school in Jan. after many COVID delays. Daughter Rose is working as a counselor with foster-care teens in Tacoma, WA. After 27 years, Kellye is happy to be a homeowner again. She and Lil Man the Cat are still in Frederick, and her commute to Hood is only 9 minutes. She’s excited to start painting after so many years of living with “rental beige.” Can’t wait to see the colors you choose, Kels! Holly Junz Handy and her husband adopted a 5-month-old kitten named Elijah. He may be an adorable bundle of joy, but kitten-proofing the house is no joke! Jennifer Lee Matts shares that her post-stay-at-homemom journey is turning her passion with horses into a new career as a steward with the United States Equestrian Federation. She also has recently completed 2 more UCEF licenses: Schooling Area Supervisor and a Federation Equestrian Internationale (FEI) license, which will allow her to steward international events.

Her husband retired recently and they moved to horse country in Ocala, FL. Jen feels fortunate to be able to travel for several weeks at a time for work and now has her husband travel with her, but they spend their winters in south FL. After 24 years in NJ, Elizabeth “Betsy” Reed Ringel and husband Jeff retired to the Bethany Beach, DE, area. They are expecting their second grandson in Jan. Anne Marie Young Crosby is in her 36th year of teaching with FCPS and has a large group of kindergarten students this year. She and husband Norm are proud to report that their oldest child begins graduate school at UMD this fall, their middle child is a junior at Bard College (with plans to study abroad this

semester in Vienna) and their youngest is a junior at Urbana HS. Anne Marie also shares that she has Hood student Nicholas Yarmas ’22 as her intern this year and really enjoys giving back to Hood in this way. As for me, Alison Drum Althouse, I still live in Avondale, PA, with my husband Michael. Our older son Andrew “Drew” Althouse ’12 lives in MI with his wife Kristen and our granddaughter Sammie. Our younger son Evan and fiancée Gabbie were married in Oct. in a beautiful ceremony at Gabbie’s family farm in NC. In Dec., I spent a wonderful weekend with my Coblentz Cuties in St. Augustine, FL. Jane Brophy Martinez, Jennifer Lee Matts, Betsy Reed Ringel, Stacey Robins Baum and I had some terrific meals, caught up with one another and even took a restorative aerial yoga class.

It was also fantastic to see Merri Beth Helms Graham ’85 for many of our activities. There’s something so special about spending time with such long-time friends (not old—we’re not using that word!). Keep sending updates to me when you can.

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Hello, Class of ’96 Hood’Lums! It is always wonderful to hear what our classmates are doing. Please remember to reach out to me with updates and new contact information. Be sure to join the new Facebook Hood College Hood’Lums Class of 1996 private group to share photos and more frequent updates. Congratulations to Carla Halfast Nay and Matthew Nay MS’16, who welcomed 5-year-old twins Penelope and Henry to their family this summer. Christine Jennings wrote to say she was promoted to director and corporate counsel at Iron Mountain Public Sector. This expands her role to include legal contract, compliance and strategy work for state, local and education entities in addition to the federal government. Christine has been with Iron Mountain for more than 11 years and loves that she is continuing to grow her career in such an exciting area of business. Rachael Miskill Brown and husband Roger moved from London to a Welsh village in the summer to be closer to Roger’s father. Rachael’s tutoring work is now online and allows her the flexibility of working from home. This year, she had her first cryptic crossword puzzle published in a parish magazine and read a piece of her poetry to the Ponthir Women’s Institute. Rachael and Roger are regular attendees at the monthly Hood Alumni Zoom “Hood Happy Hours” and she recommends

them to all alums who like to stay up to date.

Alesia Gallego Brand enjoyed spending time with her immediate family and good friends over the holidays. She also took her family on a weeklong trip to NYC. She was recently promoted to senior director of residential operations at the Board of Child Care. Alesia enjoys staying remotely connected with Stephanie Sheck Bahr, Elisha Fridley Hawk and Melissa Reynolds Rice. Dec. marked a 50th birthday for Marjorie Mathers Kane. She is a learning disabilities teacher-consultant for the Neptune Township School District in NJ and serves on the Board of Education in her hometown of Sea Girt, NJ. Marjorie spent the holidays with her family before heading to St. John, BVI, with Melinda Cohen Donegan to celebrate their birthdays and ring in the New Year. As for me, Tanya SanderMarks, my family and I enjoyed spending time with family and friends in my hometown of Ligonier, PA, and with my husband’s family over the holidays. My daughters and I also took up kickboxing over the winter—it is a great stress reliever.

expecting anything to come from it, but was lucky enough to get an interview and then an offer. Sarah hasn’t worked full-time since 2014, “so it’s been like drinking from a fire hose,” but she loves it! Patricia Stevenson just found out her boss is planning to promote her, so by the time you read this she will officially be an assistant managing editor in the Editorial Production Department of Rowman & Littlefield.

She also marked her 16th anniversary with the company back in Oct. She will scale back on the projects she handles, so she can better manage her team of editors, though she still plans to keep a few projects on her list. Victoria “Tory” Tanguay started a new job at West Ridge Animal Hospital after the New Year, where she works in general practice, urgent care, and her favorite, rehabilitation medicine. She continues to work on her certification as a canine rehabilitation practitioner.

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Jennifer “Jen” Jones was the 2021 recipient of the Henry C. Randall Advisor of the Year award at Birmingham-Southern College for her work with Identity, the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC student organization on campus. She has since left BSC and is now an assistant teacher at a Montessori school. She enjoyed catching up with fellow alumna Amanda Reinken, “Great Blazer Bakeoff” winner, at her new home on a recent trip to the Washington, DC, area. Jen still resides in Birmingham, AL, and is currently the stat crew coordinator for the Birmingham Squadron, the G-League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team. Vanessa Eccard-Koons gave birth to her fourth child, a daughter named Vierra, in Oct. 2021. Sharia Barksdale had the honor of planning the wedding for Charnita Garvin Short ’03 in Oct. The new Mrs. Short welcomed fellow Hood alumnae Chrislyn Parker Tabron ’03 and Brooke Walker Sanders ’03 as her bridesmaids, and Dolores Hooban ’03 as her officiant. Amy Vaughn-Roland writes to say she’s “excited to share with my Hood Family that in Dec., I earned my doctorate of education from American College of Education. My research focus was the farmto-school movement and the ways it impacts the climate and culture of schools. It only seemed fitting after my defense to pose with my pal Dewi here on my family dairy farm. I still live in Harford County and right now provide freelance farmbased education within the community.”

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In Apr. 2021, Cassie Dukes and her husband bought a new house near Oak Ridge, TN. She celebrated 16 years with the Department of Energy in Aug. 2021 and received an appreciation award for her previous work with the DOE Isotope Program and DOE Office of Science Office of Nuclear Physics from the director of the office of science. Stephanie Grgurich was recently promoted at work. She has worked in enrollment management at Cottey College, located in MO, for 10 years and was just promoted to director of alumnae and PEO communication in institutional advancement. She enjoys working for an employer that promotes women’s education.

Emily Brown Hagan has been advancing her Pilates instructor education. In the past year, she focused her training and work on helping individuals with scoliosis to lengthen and balance their spines. She recently earned the Authorized Scolio-Pilates Practitioner certification. Sarah Robinson Rathbun reports that as of Aug. 30, she has a new job as the manager of accounting with San Francisco-based Farmgirl Flowers.

Sarah’s husband would send her flowers from Farmgirl, and she says she “fell in love with their flowers when the first arrangement arrived.”

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2007 Lexa Hayes theredgreenillusion@gmail.com

Hello, Hood friends! I’m happy to report that the Class of 2007 has been quite busy as usual.

Kathryn “Katie” Chick became the national president of Mortar Board, a national college senior honor society, in Aug. 2021. Previously, she was president of the Keystone Chapter at Hood from 2006 to 2007 and has stayed involved in national leadership with Mortar Board since graduation. Amy Duvall married Mike Winemiller on Aug. 13, 2021, and will soon be changing her last name. Amy also earned her second master’s degree in child developmental psychology from Southern New Hampshire University this past Sept. Stephanie Cowen Eisenberg is working as a community outreach and public information specialist with the civil engineering firm WSP USA. She is a consultant covering public information and outreach for future and active construction projects for FL’s Turnpike Enterprise.

Stephanie was recently awarded the Florida Dept. of Transportation FL’s Turnpike Enterprise Front Line Service Award. She and her husband will celebrate 11 years of marriage in Mar. 2022 and are very proud of their daughter Elivia, who is now in kindergarten. Lexa Hayes (formerly known as Amanda Earp-Hayes) continues to enjoy her new home by the bay in St. Michaels with her husband and 10-year-old son, who is a Gifted and Talented student in fourth grade.

Lexa is busy running her makeup and skincare company Lux By Lex and is lead soprano and assistant choir director for a well-known choral group in her county. Nicole Hoff has been based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the past 10 years with the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. During that time, she has completed a PhD in epidemiology, obtained an adjunct assistant professorship in the department of epidemiology, and since June 2021, has served as the country director for the UCLA-DRC Health Research and Training Program. Nicole and her husband just celebrated 5 years of marriage, and her daughter Malaika is 2 ½ and in preschool.

Jeannine M. Morber is currently a full-time lecturer at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, where she teaches digital marketing courses and coordinates student internships for the Stevenson Brown School of Business. She also does marketing consulting work for myriad clients throughout the Baltimore/DC area. Kimberli O’Connell Rohrer married Clayton Rohrer on Oct. 30, 2020. The couple welcomed their baby

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In Oct., Megan Rosier completed her MS degree in accounting through Southern New Hampshire University. Candace Butler Williams has started a new job as the chief of contracts for the Air Force Research Laboratory under the Office of Scientific Research. Amy Kaufman MacLeod moved to Sykesville, MD, in Dec. and was promoted to manager of commercial intelligence at Republic National Distributing Company in late 2020. In June, Steve Delaney and wife Lauren welcomed their first daughter Erin Rose Delaney; Steve is excited to take paternity leave this winter and early spring. In May 2021, Lisa Blankfard Weeks started working for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in the early childhood division as a licensing specialist for Baltimore County. She’s also expecting her first child, a little girl born at the beginning of Jan. In other exciting baby news, Elizabeth “Liz” Bowen welcomed Lucille “Lucy” Annabelle in Apr. 2021; the happy father is Matthew Bowen ’06.

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Hello, Class of 2009! It’s been a while since we’ve had a class reporter, so let’s catch up.

Stephanie Hearn Duer married Chase Duer on Valentine’s Day and started a new position this fall as a high school science teacher and curriculum writer with Somerset County Public Schools in MD. She graduated with an EdD in higher education leadership & innovation from Wilmington University in Aug. and will walk during the Jan. 2022 commencement ceremony.

Her dissertation was titled “Do Dual Enrollment Courses at a Small, Rural High School Impact Student Emotions and Attitudes About Attending College?” Liz Lopez moved to Millersville, MD, on Nov. 14. Dani Sgro married JP Uehlinger in June 2019. She began as a trial attorney with the Civil Fraud Section at the Department of Justice in Dec. 2019. Prior to that, she was with the Department of Justice in the Torts Branch.

This past Apr., they welcomed baby girl Quinn.

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and welcomed a daughter in 2018. Recently, she graduated with a master’s of curriculum and instruction with a reading specialist certification from UMD, College Park. Candice Hall Werrell, her husband Claude and big brother Jackson welcomed baby Paxton on July 2, 2021.

Classmates, please join the Hood Class of 2009 Facebook group to chat with old friends, stay informed about class news and communicate with Class Reporter Stephanie Hearn Duer. You can also reach Stephanie by email. Let’s continue to share and celebrate with each other!

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Kristina Coggins Heck married Dan Heck in Aug. 2011. They became parents to twin girls Margaret Kimberly and Elizabeth Ann Heck in Sept. 2021. Born in Denver, CO, the babies are happily thriving. Congratulations on these beautiful milestones.

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The class of 2012 is looking forward to celebrating their 10-year reunion this spring!

Andrew “Drew” Althouse is still working as an athletic trainer at Madonna University in Livonia, MI. He and wife Kristen celebrated their daughter Sammie’s first birthday in Sept.

Earlier this year, Katelyn Vu Brady accepted a position as assistant general counsel with VA’s largest healthcare system, Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health. Courtney Fraser has 2 books of poetry published on Amazon, Dreams Do Come True: A Collection of My Reflections and Olympic Dreams. She’s currently working on her third book of poems entitled Realized Dreams. Courtney is so excited to have her books published and has plans to create a coaching program. Kalina Gipe completed her master’s degree in communication studies from Shippensburg University in July. Tairen Lamkin Hinkle has been working as a membership and marketing director at Argyle Country Club for 3 ½ years. Tairen was married in Oct. 2021 and has been living in Mount Airy, MD, for almost 5 years.

Molly Poling Hjelle is enjoying life in Boise, ID, with her husband and cat, has finished the next draft of her novel and has started writing her second book. Molly is also 1 year into her baking business and still enjoys her work as a quality assurance pro. She ran her third half marathon recently and is so excited for cross country

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When you were a student what was your favorite Frederick eatery?

Old South Mountain Inn. Favorite for father/daughter weekend.

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skiing this winter. Katrina Castner Kuhn bought a house with her spouse Derrick Kuhn ’11 in Ellicott City, MD. She is now the senior manager of marketing at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Eric Leviton is about to celebrate 6 years in the USAF and was recently promoted to technical sergeant. He is currently stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. Allison McHenry got engaged in Aug. 2020 and is getting married on Jan. 1. Megan Coulbourne Neanover was promoted to director of leadership and learning at Teach for America Dallas-Fort Worth, and she and her husband purchased their first home last year. They also welcomed their first daughter Natalie in Apr. Kasey Smith Plume got married in June and is expecting a child in Apr. 2022. Doug Raftery has moved back to the east coast in Loudoun County, VA, for his new role as executive business officer with Loudoun United FC. He is also working on launching a women’s team under the ownership of DC United of Major League Soccer. Sara Winand Rieger continues to work remotely in the private technology sector, as well as in the entertainment and tabletop gaming industry.

Sara lives outside downtown Indianapolis with her husband of almost 10 years Steven and her 2 cats Thor and Loki. Harold Rivas returned to Hood and in 2021 earned his MS in cybersecurity. He now works as a cybersecurity systems analyst for Hughes Network Systems.

This summer, Audrey Vargason accepted the position of operations manager for The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown, MD. Laura Saad Voelker is currently in her 4th year teaching elementary science at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School in Washington, DC. She lives with her husband and dog in Rockville, MD. Carley Davis Wescott is living in San Diego with her husband Stephen, and they welcomed their son Oliver to the family in Sept. 2019!

Julia Banks Walker and her husband Brian are celebrating their 15th anniversary this year. They live in Westminster, MD, with their daughter, son and 2 dogs. They love visiting Frederick and the Hood campus a few times a year to reminisce about fun times. Julia says, “2020-2021 has been a rough year for a lot of us.” She is looking forward to seeing old friends and catching up with everyone at the 10-year reunion in June.

Be on the lookout for updates regarding Reunion Weekend June 10-12, 2022 via social media, email and USPS. If you haven’t already, make

sure you send your updated contact information to alumoffice@hood.edu. Don’t forget to check our reunion event page on Facebook: Class of 2012 10 Year Reunion Weekend. If you want more information don’t hesitate to reach out to Doug Raftery, Jessica Henry, Zeppa Kreager, Ashley Nokes Reidenauer or Laura Saad Voelker.

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Hi, Class of 2013! Hoping you continue to remain healthy and safe in this never-ending pandemic.

We’ve had quite the year of celebrations.

Kimberly “Kimi” Brunot Humphreys and husband Brian welcomed their beautiful daughter Emma Louise on Nov. 24. Nowreen Chowdhury works as a senior clinical research associate monitoring clinical research in the pharmaceutical world. “I get to travel all across the nation through my job and I met my soulmate in Seattle, WA. We have 2 fur babies: Ninja, a fast, black cat, and Garfield, who loves to munch.”

Ashley Birdsell purchased a home in Richmond, VA, in Apr., was promoted within the Nederlander Organization to run east coast marketing and is pursuing her MEd in clinical mental health counseling at The College of William and Mary.

Breanne Carbaugh and partner Chris purchased a 111-year-old house in North Baltimore City.

Their mastiff Big Boss is enjoying the backyard!

Breanne continues to enjoy her work as a bereavement specialist for Seasons Hospice.

Andrea Zona is the development & community outreach manager at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre in downtown Frederick. She and husband James Baker ’15 just bought their first house, also in Downtown Frederick, and are excited to make a home with their children Quinn and Avery. Elaheh Eghbal continues to live in Downtown Frederick and is keeping busy with her aussiedoodle Lucy. Nicola Sussman Martin finally married Billy Martin on Aug. 14 after having to postpone their celebrations twice. Casey Lebo-Dunn moved to Walkersville in Oct. 2020 and decided to shift from the education field to a career in coaching. Casey is currently an assistant coach for the softball team at McDaniel College and is working on a second master’s degree in kinesiology, also from

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Hello, Class of 2014, here’s what some of us are up to! Rachel Gannon and Alex Engler ’13 got married on Aug. 28, 2021. They had Daniel Rocker ’11 officiate the wedding.

Olivia Sledzik just completed her MS in clinical mental health counseling at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, and was hired at a growing counseling practice, where she sees mostly kids and teens for therapy. As for myself, Bianca Padilla, I am an Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group fitness instructor and continue to be a 5th grade teacher in Montgomery County and national trainer for MixxedFit. Amanda Garner and Stephen Garner (Hood IT staff) welcomed their daughter Maeve to the world in Oct. On Oct. 31, 2021, Lacey Creelman was proposed to by Tyler Reed. Congratulations Abigale Mills Baxley and husband Adam on the birth of their son Landon in Aug. of 2021! Abigale earned her MS in curriculum and instruction from Hood in June 2020 and continues in her role as kindergarten team lead at Hillcrest Elementary. She, Adam and baby Landon enjoy living in Frederick. Cheers to another year!

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James Baker and his wife Andrea Baker ’13 purchased their first home in Downtown Frederick recently! James continues to support Frederick County residents through his work at the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick and leads the Frederick Coalition for Financial Success. James and Andrea have 2 adorable children, who are enjoying being back at school this year. Alaina Kinsey finished her MBA concentrating in organizational leadership in the spring of 2021. She also moved in with her boyfriend Ben and their rottweiler Panzer.

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for United Way. When she is not recruiting, she is traveling anywhere and everywhere.

Keep her in mind if you are looking for a travel partner! Margarita Swissler bought a house in Milwaukee, where she lives with her 2 cats Mousse and Chantilly. She is in her fourth year of teaching at Milwaukee French Immersion School. She is enjoying teaching her 1st graders during a slightly more normal school year. After Meg DePanise and Justin Everett ’11 got married, they welcomed daughter Violet Rey on June 29, 2021. Matt Lee and his wife Bailey are likewise proud first-time parents, welcoming their son Umberto on Aug. 19, 2021. Matt also accepted a new role as copywriter for the Office of Marketing and Communications at Hood that same month. As for me, Sarah Tapscott Rosier, I’ve been busy coordinating weddings and have enjoyed helping couples celebrate their big day.

When he’s not cheering me on, my husband Owen Rosier ’16 and I have continued to travel whenever and wherever we can.

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Javier Zavala is a supervisor for SHIP of Frederick County’s New Horizons program, providing supportive services to and advocating for FCPS youth who are experiencing homelessness. Javier became a homeowner this past holiday season with his 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!” Mareca Williams is currently working at the White House as a financial specialist and running an upscale soy candle business. Tyler Shaw recently got promoted to senior software engineer and moved to a nice apartment. “Hard to believe it’s been 5 years already. Time flies. I’m really happy with where I’m at right now, both in my career and my life. I hope everyone is feeling the same way! I haven’t kept in contact with many people from school because I’m bad with social stuff, but I had a great time there and wish everyone the best!” Lew Dean-Sewell got married to his husband Joseph and together bought a house in Silver Spring, MD. “I am now looking forward to a calmer 2022.” Laura Talis Shriver has been a grant writer at Catholic Charities of

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Baltimore, MD, for over a year now and was a session speaker for the national 2021 Grants Professionals Association in Seattle, WA. “I spoke about workplace boundary setting for more than 90 online attendees. I encourage everyone to try something new in 2022! It is amazing to me what comes of taking a chance.” Mary Horabik has traveled the US, changed career paths, earned a master’s degree in museum studies and now works for KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Bellevue, WA, in the visitor services department.

“I hope to come back and see Frederick and Hood again in the near future!” Nicole Curreri is currently in her fourth year of podiatry school and is expected to graduate from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in May 2022. She is currently on rotations and hopes to learn in Mar. where she will be doing her residency.

Olivia Lacher and her husband Joe Wixted ’16 bought a house earlier this year. In Sept., Olivia began a new job as an education associate at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, VA. Sara Eckard will be leaving her current job as a wildland firefighter and moving to Eureka, CA, to begin a position as an initial attack wildfire dispatcher with the Forest Service. Hannah Thompon Gray started a new job as proposal writer/coordinator at RIVA Solutions, Inc. In Apr. 2021, she and her husband Matt welcomed their baby girl Lucy.

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Jeffery Garcia is a graduate student at UMBC and enrolled in the master’s program for historical studies. He recently completed his first semester. Kassandra Stout published 2 articles in peer-reviewed journals in 2020 and 2021 for her research conducted in graduate school.

She published a third article in 2021 in 2 major forest products industry magazines, Merchant and Builder’s Digest. Following the industry publication, she was interviewed by the president of MaterialsXchange in their SmartMarket weekly podcast. Christopher Hamby was featured on Me-TV’s weekday morning classic cartoon showcase titled “Toon in with Me” hosted by Bill Leff and “Toony the Tuna” in July, Sept. and Nov. He had a photo, guest video and question featured in 3 separate segments. Naila Stocks, after receiving her TESOL certificate from Northern Virginia Community College and parttime teaching English to English as a Second

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Language (ESL) adult learners, left her full-time job at the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Association and left the United States to embark on a new adventure, teaching English abroad. She is currently teaching English to high school students on the island of Jeju, South Korea. Shelby Amspacher got engaged last May with plans for a wedding in June! She also has become the visitor services coordinator at the National Museum of the United States Army. Logan Samuels Bennett passed the New Jersey Bar exam in the fall of 2020 and is a licensed attorney practicing telecommunications law in the DC area. She married Lou Bennett at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 3, 2021, and they are living in Northern VA with their pets Ollivander and Remus. Mary Jaskiewicz Milligan and her husband welcomed their first child on Nov. 30, 2020, and they are looking forward to welcoming their second in May of 2022. Jennifer Forester started a new job at Crosby Marketing Communications on June 1, 2021. She is a social media manager working as a contractor to support the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. Austin Simmons proposed to her on Aug. 10, 2021! Shannon Welch is the EUCOM Assessments Lead for Barbaricum in Tampa, FL. She is starting her PhD in homeland security at Liberty University in Jan. 2022. She was given the Emerging Scholar Award from the International Climate Change Conference 2022 for her research on climate change’s impact on US National Security. Daniel Cramer joined the ALS Association as associate director of public policy after his mother was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in July 2021. Sadly, Daniel’s mother passed away only 4 months after her diagnosis. He shares his family’s experience navigating the disease with members of Congress and their staff daily in order to gain support for increased research funding for ALS and to ensure healthcare is adequate for those living with the disease. Samantha Frizzell-Kim got married in Dec. 2020. They moved overseas to South Korea earlier this year. Lauren Fiocco received her graduate degree in social work from UMB in 2019. She has her first job out of graduate school as an outpatient mental health clinic therapist. She got engaged in Sept. 2021 in Chicago. She and her partner happily live in Baltimore with their 18-year-old cat Jojo. Erica Hawkins got married in June. She spontaneously bought a house in Sept. with her partner. Erica is also in graduate school getting her master’s at McDaniel College in school librarianship.

Kayla Knott Youngblood, assistant director of annual giving here at Hood, married her high school sweetheart Bobby in Sept. 2019, and they just welcomed their first child Beatrice Louise in Oct. 2021. “Betty Lou” joins her fur siblings Riggo, Rufus and Maggie at their home Gettysburg, PA.

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Miranda Barrientos has started as an editorial assistant for the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Mat Molina is starting another round of applying to graduate programs in audiology. Wish him luck in his 4th attempt!

Taylor Polito got engaged to Jordan Wright on Oct. 1, 2021. Una Regoje earned her MA in democracy and human rights from the Global Campus of Human Rights and is planning to pursue a career in nonprofit and international organizations working towards equality.

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Payton Mills has taken on a new role with Hood’s division of institutional advancement as assistant director of alumni and constituent engagement. She also shares that she recently became engaged and is planning a lovely wedding in Williamsburg, VA, in Oct. 2022. After previously working with the Washington Spirit post-grad, Mason Cavalier recently celebrated his one-year anniversary as media coordinator at Hood, managing the College’s social and earned media. He’s excited to begin his first classes as a member of the Graduate School this semester in pursuit of an MBA. H

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In Memoriam

Remembering those we have lost.

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Jean Brown Forster ’42

Betty Sesler Martin ’52

Patricia L. McVannan ’59

Ellen Snider Steinbach ’75

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December 2021

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Elisabeth Shaw Herms ’44

Virginia Green McDermott ’52

Judith Silberfein Gold ’59

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January 2022

May 2020

Dr. Judith Pace-Templeton M.S. ’77

Helen McGill Gustin ’45

Patricia Feete Shewbridge ’52

Helen Ledoux Bray ’59

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November 2018

Anne Kroh Luhn ’47

Joyce Miller Sammis ’52

Doris Feikin Koman ’59

July 2016

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Jeanne Izenberg Handman ’48

Jacqueline Wakeling ’52

Gretchen R. Sills ’59

November 2021

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Faye Wallace Herman ’48

Helen Hersperger Magaha ’53

Mary Unruh Wormer ’59

December 2019

April 2021

January 2022

Shirley Benson Rice ’48

Alice A. Ungethuem ’53

Helen Price Ballentine ’60

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Anne Howell Allen ’49

Alice Avanozian Arana ’54

Roberta J. Hauver ’61

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Albertine Hodgson Baker ’49

Jean Bannerman ’54

Mable Philipp Pochedly ’61

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Nancy Slingland Field ’49

Helen Calhoun Grier ’54

Dr. Larryetta Schall ’61

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Mary Harvey Dunn ’50

Adlyn Hollearn Hickey ’54

Lois Baumgardner Spurrier ’63

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Jane Sundelof Jones ’50

Nancy Kreuzburg Morton ’54

Martha Turner ’63, M.D.

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Ann Edelson Silverstein ’50

Barbara Yeakle Robinson ’54

Mary H. Sneckenberger ’64

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Marjorie de Cani Salo ’51

Peggy Patterson Sabiston ’54

Gretchen Walter Pinkerton ’65

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Yvonne Ellzey Moffat ’51

Carolyn Howie Lynch ’55

I. Gail McIndoe Sterback ’66

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Jane McIntosh Seel ’51

Patricia M. Spencer ’55

Suzanne Wenger O’Brien ’67

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Mary Ellen Wood Tully ’51

Linda Caldwell Couig ’56

Kathleen Connor Bryson ’68

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Doris Dreller Sosin ’52

Mary Ann Holter Smith ’56, P’78

Barbara Smedley Putney ’68

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Constance Woodall Fisher ’52

Louise C. Reed ’57

Iris Evans Johnson ’72

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Ann Linhard Pearce ’77 October 2021

Susan Slick Rozum ’77 April 2019

Renee Seigel Kramer ’78 January 2022

John D. Pierce Jr. ’80 November 2021

Beverly Wilson Shobe M.A.’82 Date unknown

Dr. Carol McKee Hamilton Zehnacker M.S.’84 November 2021

Judy A. Nelson ’85 April 2019

Gayle Miller Carlson ’86, P’88 January 2022

Roger T. Twigg M.A.’87 November 2021

Jeanne Poliachik Cross ’88 August 2021

Jean Ficken Smith M.A.’89 August 2021

Georgia D. Lewis M.A.’90 October 2019

Paul M. French M.A.’93 February 2018

Amy L. Kleckner ’93 October 2021

Maureen Stimmel Decker ’94 September 2021

Virginia Corderman Keyser ’97, P’86 ’87 ’88 November 2021

Faculty, Staff and Friends Edward J. McMenamin ’97

Bintou F. Ojomo ’12

Doris M. Bailey, Faculty

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Dr. James H. Gilford P’86, Faculty

Adelaide M. Vaal da Silva ’98

Victoria L. Bradley M.S.’14

Charles C. Thornton, Faculty

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Amy-Jo Schairer Dove ’99

Linda D. Watson ’14

Charles A. Pollzzie, Faculty

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Frank E. Thompson Jr, Faculty

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Christopher D. Coggins, Staff

Alexander P. Russo, Faculty

Terri A. Snyder-Kolovich MBA’11

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Ann M. Oram, Staff December 2021

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DORIS “DOT” M. BAILEY Professor Emerita Jan. 12, 1930 – Aug. 30, 2021

When Doris began in the physical education department at Hood in 1961, her colleagues quickly turned friends and ultimately became another family to her. In 1992, she retired as an associate professor emerita of physical education.

“Dot” was a woman ahead of her times and was always ready for a challenge or an adventure.

During World War II, she was a member of the United States’ Air Force civilian auxiliary group, the Civil Air Patrol. She would often inject her physical education background in fun activities with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sisters, several nieces and nephews, and her Hood College family.

ALEXANDER RUSSO Professor Emeritus June 11, 1922 – Nov. 28, 2021

Former chair of the art department and Professor Emeritus Alexander Russo passed away at the age of 99. He began his career as a Navy combat artist during World War II when he was only 21. After the war, he earned two Guggenheim Fellowships and later graduated from Columbia University with a BFA. He taught art throughout the country, including the University of Buffalo, the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art in Washington. His academic journey culminated at Hood College, where he taught from 1971 to 1986 and was appointed professor emeritus in 1990. Besides being a world-renowned artist, Alex was a respected author of nonfiction and poetry. He is remembered as a highly accomplished creative artist and an inspiring educator.

NANCY TRESSEL BROWN ’57

Trustee Emerita Sept. 9, 1935 – June 23 2021 Loyal Hood alumna and Trustee Emerita Nancy Tressel Brown ’57 passed away in the Pittsburgh area on June 23, 2021. Nancy was an outstanding student-athlete at Hood and was recognized as a White Blazer Girl. She was inducted into the Hood College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

Nancy served on the Hood College Board of Trustees from 1991-2003 and passionately advocated for the College. She made a generous estate gift to Hood through her will. Nancy is survived by her husband Roger, three children, five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

JAMES “JIM” GILFORD, P’78, P’86 Professor Oct. 20, 1928 – Aug. 19, 2021

Jim started his career at Gettysburg College.

He would later hold various Division Chief positions with the US Army Biological Laboratories at Fort Detrick before becoming chair of the Department of Biology at Hood College, where he was a professor from 1971 to 1981. He retired from the Environmental Effects Branch of the EPA Office of Toxic Substances in Washington, DC. Jim is survived by his five children, including Joan Gilford Van Norden ’78 and Robert Gilford ’86, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

ALFRED P. SHOCKLEY P’91

Trustee Emeritus Dec. 23, 1932 – Aug. 10 2021 Revered Frederick community leader and business owner Alfred P. Shockley died on August 10, 2021 in Frederick. Al served tirelessly on the Hood College Board of Trustees from 1988-2006, earning emeritus status. During his tenure, he served as chair of several committees and assumed leadership roles in fundraising. He established the Alfred P. and Patricia A. Shockley Scholarship for students from Frederick County. Al is survived by his wife Patti and children, including daughter Marissa ’91.

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A LOOK BACK

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By Mary Atwell, Hood College archivist

As Hood archivist of almost eight years, I know a little something about many aspects of Hood’s history and a lot about certain topics. I am well acquainted with the succession of presidents, the overall social climate of each administration and the history of campus buildings—or so I thought.

Recently, I discovered a gaping hole in my building-knowledge when I came across the existence of a non-residential, non-academic, student-centered space that preceded Whitaker. It was situated in the bottom of Coblentz Hall. What was this place and how did I not already know of it? My subsequent research led me to materials deep in the collections.

Before 1979, the basement of Coblentz held a student center. The origins of the student center in Coblentz are somewhat fuzzy, but it was notably renovated in 1973. Students met there for club meetings and both informal and formal gatherings.

Happy hours and mixers were held there regularly, as were the Friday Night Coffeehouses, which showcased both Hood and local talent. From 1974 to 1982, the Maryland drinking age was 18 for beer and light wine. Students of legal age were able to bring beer or wine to these events, leading to some wild nights in the student center. A November 1975 Blue & Grey article recounted a party of drinking games that resulted in a full-on, beer-throwing fight with property damage. The paper also reported about occasional off-campus party crashers and vandalism.

In September 1979, while the memory of the Coblentz student center was still fresh, a new club opened, complete with a recently procured Class C alcohol license to sell beer and light wine. The story of alcohol on campus would fill another article; I will just mention here that securing a campus liquor license highlights the dramatic shift in tone from prior administrations during President Church’s tenure.

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The idea of creating a Rathskeller on campus (“a cellar in a German town hall in which beer or wine is sold,” Oxford English Dictionary) was introduced to students in 1976 when the Student Government Association food committee sent out a survey of interest to students. Almost three years later, the Rathskeller opened, boasting two beers on tap (Schlitz regular and light), wine, a grill and snack bar, and casual seating within a dark, brickfilled space of the type that was very popular in the late 1970s.

I learned more about the Campus Club from Dates & Data weekly circulars that showed a tantalizing glimpse of the space in the 1980s and ’90s. The circular advertised weekly meals offered by the club’s grill for lunch and dinner. Some offerings had great names, such as “Smotherburger,” “Pittsburgh Potatoes” and “Steak in a Pouch.” Others sound a bit horrifying, like carrot nut loaf and tuna souffle; still others demand further description— what is “Romeo and Juliet” or “The Plainsman” with French fries?

Dates & Data also listed the videos shown during the half-hour Rockworld events, which were held weekly during the mid-1980s. Does anyone remember watching Rick Springfield’s “Don’t Walk Away,” Scandal’s “The Warrior,” Bob Marley’s “One Love” or Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

I learned even more from alumni responses to a recent Hood Facebook post. The Campus Club was known for its Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and milkshakes; student workers liked working there better than the cafeteria; it saved the swim team from starving after evening practices; and the area on the other side of the basement was called “The Purple Passion Pit,” a lounge with tiered seating and televisions. I have no photos of the Pit, but I imagine it with dark purple walls and shag carpet.

I would love to learn more! Alumni, please contact me with stories or photos you would like to share about the club at atwell@hood.edu.

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