CLASS NOTES learned to sew Christmas articles. Am still married to Pruit Tully for 47 years. Would love to hear from friends.” From Al: Al King remains active as a manager of a program called High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas. He administers $3.5 million in federal grant monies to federal, state, and local drug task forces that deal exclusively with illegal drugs and resulting violence in Kansas and western Missouri. Al writes: “It is a great retirement gig (after 30 years with the FBI). I like the money, but I think after one more year I will pull the plug. I want to do some traveling.” Larry Fullerton is enjoying retirement but says he has less time to himself now than when he was working. It is much the same for Dennis Walker, who says nothing different or unusual for him and his wife, Sandra, in ’12. “Our health is very good, and we remain busy and active, which we are thankful for.” Steve Wasnok is thankful to his sister, who gave him one of her kidneys five and a half years ago. Steve writes: “My kidney transplant continues to function well and allows me to do just about anything I wish to do.” Steve went through the Johns Hopkins Incompatible Kidney Transplant Program that allowed him, a Group O recipient, to receive his sister’s Group A kidney, using plasmapheresis to remove naturally occurring antibodies that otherwise would have caused the kidney to be rejected.” I’m grateful to be around to watch our beautiful grandchildren (8 and 5) grow and develop. They are a source of great joy to me and to my wife.”
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From Gretel: Tasting Santa Fe at a minireunion in August, Susan Meader Tobias and Cynthia Van Hazinga joined Marta Weigle, who lives there, and explored from the Pecos historic park to the Chimayo Sanctuary. Marta, just retired from a stellar academic career, knows everything about that old city and everyone in town; she has just published a book, Telling New Mexico, perhaps her 26th book. None of the three still fits into her Northfield blazer (unlike Lucy Benjamin Hazler). They enjoyed sumptuous meals, a grand performance of Tosca, and many laughs. Although they live in adjacent towns, Shirley French Kingsbury and Cynthia Van Hazinga can’t seem to get together but meet at the prescription counter at Rite-Aid, where all the ailing meet. Beatrice “Trixie” Nash Horowitz traveled across the country with her husband and wrote a
book about it, A Year of Days. Google says, “Two people living in a camper for a year can generate a lot of unexpected heat.” Check it out; boost sales. Jo Dawson Kidder is off to France on a cemetery tour. Husband Rolland Kidder oversees military monuments and cemeteries for President Obama. Maybe they’ll see Suzanne Rubendall Faudon. In September, they plan a South Pacific cruise. Jo’s 70th birthday will be celebrated in Tahiti. We cheer you on. Humans must change. Civilians do not need more weapons. When considering U.S. gun reform, the Delhi gang rape crisis—where my granddaughters live—or environmental degradation around the world, be vigilant. Fight the good fight. Send me your news. From Craig: Cape Cod is on alert for the return of Pete Johnson to the tennis courts on two new knees. While waiting for tennis weather to arrive, Pete has been working with Carol White Odell and others on conservation projects on the Cape. Dobbs Hartshorne is still doing wonderful work, bringing classical music to people who otherwise would never hear it, including in prisons and in war-torn areas like Iraq. His organization—Bach With Verse—deserves our support. Please note the new email address above.
Thanks to all who responded to my e-blast calling for news. What a pleasure it was to hear about the interesting paths your lives are taking. Generally, I would say that the class of ’62 is still aglow with memories of the 50th reunion, eager to keep in touch, and looking forward to another reunion in ’17. First, a note from reunion chair, Cindy Kidder: “As I suspect it has for most of you who attended reunion in June, for me the weekend has become a bright memory to take out and savor from time to time. It resembles an edited and somewhat jumbled film, with lots of close-ups and long shots, crowd scenes and intimate conversations. Mostly, my mental camera zooms in on individuals—all of you who were there—those who I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen in the years since our graduation, and many more who succeeded in making a 50-year gap seem like nothing. It is a tribute to all of you that we achieved what seemed impossible—we broke the
record for the largest number of classmates returning for their 50th reunion. “Of course, this was no accident—together with the men of Mt. Hermon ’62, we had the best group of class committee volunteers anyone could wish for. Right from the start, the determination to make this reunion the best ever was strong—as was our commitment to allow every attendee to experience it as they wished without the pressure of too many scheduled events. We achieved our goal of celebrating who we are now, as well as what we have been able to accomplish over the years, a splendid testimony to the schools and the teachers who nurtured us all. Those of you who were not able to attend— you were missed. And you may well have been discussed. You were definitely held in our hearts as dear. “So now, let’s make a vow to keep the ties we reestablished fresh in our minds. We will reconvene in ’17, but meantime, keep in touch. We’ll be reviving the classes of ’62 Home Host program—more information to follow. Use your invaluable Reunion Yearbook to contact each other (and if you didn’t get one, contact the school for your copy). My best wishes to you all.” You are invited to email Cindy at lucindakidder@hotmail.com for copies of any of the following reunion-related documents: The memorial booklet—a full list of deceased classmates and comments and reminiscences written by classmates; The full program, including texts that were used at the class memorial service held at Sage Chapel on 6/9/12; The text of Gail Ryerson Parson’s sermon at the Alumni Memorial Service on 6/10/12. Kathe Dennison Chipman writes: “The months have passed quickly since June, and each of us carries in our hearts warm memories of our 50th reunion—and gratitude to NMH for its continuing presence today.” Kathe’s sophomore roommate, Beth Austin Jester, and husband Leven visited her in October. Beth was not be able to be at reunion but is eager to attend our 55th. Jean Meyer Martin loved our 50th reunion. She sold her New York City apartment and moved to Longboat Key, Fla. She’d love to see any and all. You can contact her at jmarti4078@aol.com. Judy Young Townsend writes from Shanghai, where she is head of the Montessori School: “It was so good to be at the reunion. While I was there, my heart moved from bitterness about the sale of the Northfield campus to forgiveness. I remain committed to the ideals and life Northfield helped me create and continue to want that opportunity for other students.” Judy is finishing five years in Shanghai,
Cynthia Van Hazinga ’61 and Marta Weigle ’61 explored New Mexico together.
Cindy Kidder ’62 and Deborah Dain ’62 at the summit of Bandera Mountain, east of Seattle, in August ’12
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