Suzanne Folds McCullagh ’69 has become the Anne Vogt Fuller and Marion Titus Searle Chair and Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago. As head of the department, she succeeds Douglas Druick, who was selected as the Art Institute’s President and Eloise W. Martin Director in August 2011.
1970s Katherine Franke ’77 in March had an inspiring and interesting work project with the Women’s Committee of the Palestinian Bar Association.
1980s Susan Bransfield ’77 and Jeff Foreman ’80 (pictured below) ran into each other at a Blackhawks game.
director of a non-profit here called Tribe One. I have also been contracted to work on a Racial Healing and Equity Project in Knoxville for the Highlander Research and Education Center. Highlander has been in existence for over 80 years and has been the training ground for civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and more!” Danny Shatz ’03 has a new position as an Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Florida. Kelsey Andersen ’06 emailed she is engaged to Miguel Manual Sanchez Alvarez. A wedding is planned for the fall of 2013 in Spain. She is completing a two-year masters program in translation at the Universidad Complutense, while teaching in-company English at John Deere Iberica. Miguel works as an analyst at Accenture. The couple resides in Madrid.
Karen Block ’09 and Julie Block ’13 (pictured below) were on campus to see their sister Rachel ’19 in the Lower School Closing ceremony. Mark Herzog ’87 writes that he and his wife Deborah Bentley Herzog “have two girls, Katherine (born 2006) and Caroline (born 2008). I am the head of a state trade association representing the life sciences in Virginia. My mother, Julie Simpson, also lives in Richmond. She was very active at NSCDS as a volunteer when I was a student (K–3). I wish everyone well and hope the reunion is a big success.”
2000s Talin Hitik ’00 emailed, “I am currently living in Yerevan, Armenia. I am a law professor at American University of Armenia.” Lauren Segal ’02 is moving to the U.K. Mickeeya Murray Harrison ’02 was in touch with faculty member Kathy McHugh and wrote, “I am so thankful for such a wonderful education at a place like North Shore, where more than academics, I learned so much about the value and importance of a healthy community. I’ve been selected as the executive
Samantha Gray ’10 was among six University of Michigan field hockey team members who were named to the Division 1 National Academic Squad by the National Field Hockey Collegiate Association.
Former Faculty The following former faculty and staff attended a fun luncheon followed by a tour of the redesigned Upper School: Bob Beerheide, Lorrie Braidman, Diane Dorn, Beth Foster, Betsy Gray, Harriet Hahn, Carolyn Howard, Liz Price Hunt ’42, Joan Palm Johnson ’57, Joyce Lopas, Carol Radloff, Linda Semel, Helen Turley and Anne Whittlesey.
Charlie Greengoss ’07 writes, “I’m working for a media company in Manhattan called Triton Digital. It specializes in both audio and video advertising in the realm of internet radio. I’m currently an account coordinator, and am excited to have gotten the opportunity to work in an industry that continues to grow and expand each year.” Bert Kelly-Jarchow ’07 graduated in May from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Cy ’89 and Molly Shotwell Oelerich ’87, write, “Our son Buckley ’23 will be in 2nd grade at North Shore in the fall. Dixie ’26 will be starting in JK. Cy continues to coach football, basketball and baseball there also. I just finished my 21st year at MB Financial. Life is good!”
2010s
Alex Kaplan ’09 is a member of the Hamilton College Choir. In December, the choir performed concerts in the Chicago area including the Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern. Several North Shore friends and faculty attended. Lucy Roque ’09 is studying psychology, business and international relations at Lake Forest College. She is a senator for the Class of 2013 on Lake Forest’s student government, a member of the Intercultural Advisory Group, a mentor for first year students with First Connections, a team captain for the Relay for Life and serves on the Global Fest Planning Committee. Lucy was awarded a Rising Star Award her freshman year for student leaders who have shown tremendous growth in their first year. She was inducted into the International Foreign Language Society—Phi Signa Iota—and was just chosen in May 2012 as one of the Lake Forest College’s Forrester Senior 25—a distinction awarded to 25 outstanding students entering their senior year based on academic excellence, leadership on campus, commitment to service and extracurricular participation.
Betsy Gray, current Lower School Reading Specialist Emily Denesha, Carol Radloff and Harriet Hahn
After 15 years at North Shore, Director of Admissions Dale Wentz retired at the end of the school year. A reception was held for faculty, her family and friends to honor her contributions made to the School. When Dale began her tenure in the Admissions Office enrollment was under 400 and grew to 510. Dale stewarded the admission process—from introducing parents and their children to the school, to shepherding them through the admissions process, to supporting their smooth transition to their first weeks at North Shore. In doing so, she connected and formed friendships with many.
Dale (center) stands with those who made remarks at her reception including Adam Mangana, Barbara Castilla, John Foley, Pam Walley, Cori Chandler and Tom Doar. Bonnie Helen Pick , former Director of the Girls’ Physical Education Department, died on May 31, 2012.
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