Alumni Class Notes

Proud DoD Dad. Having served over 35 years with the Department of Defense, Sam Pelham ’83’s children have all committed to do their part to offer “service over self.”

The retired lieutanant colonel had the privilege of promoting his eldest son, Samuel, to 1st lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, in their backyard aboard Camp Pendleton. His daughter, Cameron, attends Cal Poly Humboldt and works in the Veterans Resource Center, providing transition assistance to veterans and leading outdoor programs. His youngest son, Malcolm, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Survival Technician course in Petaluma, Calif., to become a helicopter rescue swimmer. He will be stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas next. He’s looking forward to a great gathering on the Quad come June to celebrate their 40th!

Ken Ansin ’83 writes: “We are currently on our first family trip since before COVID, to southern Portugal and southern Spain. Eleven of us in all, ages one to 58, and having a blast!”

Denise Korn ’83 “had the chance to visit with the fabulous Ainslie Wallace in her new pad.

“Gearing up for the big reunion coming up in June!”

Sheila Nugent ’85 and classmate Cindy (Sherman) Parkin got to hang out in February in Seattle, Wash. Sheila writes, “We laughed and laughed looking at old yearbooks and the pics I have of all of you! I can’t wait to visit her on Friday Harbor soon. I can’t wait to see Ann Rogers Cabot ’85 and her crew on Martha’s Vineyard this summer. The coolest thing ever is that our daughters are best friends. LA … a lifetime of friendships. If you are in Seattle, look me up!”

Have a note to share in the Fall 2023 Academy Journal? Forward info and pictures to pglover@lacademy.edu.

Front row: Jeff Rubens (teacher), Karen McAnn ’88, Nicky Moran-Larkin ’88, Marianne Crescenzi Balfour ’88, Budd ’88, and Dr. Mark Haman (teacher)

Second row: Julie Slade ’87, KC Gagne ’85, Karyn Bryant ’86, and Sheila Riordan ’85

Inside porto: In front: Lara Conforti ’86

Row 1: Naomi Schatz ’85, Becky Marquis ’85, and Laurie Randazzo ’86

Row 2: Katie Hendrie ’87, Sue Meenan Barron ’86, Jen Lee (co-capt.) ’85, and Ann Rogers (co-capt.) ’85

On top: Heather Quinn ’86

Missing from this photo is Dee-Dee Kane ’85, our awesome manager!