stay connected... Buenos Aires to frigid Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. It was a first-time experience for them. Alex Pausley reported that he and his wife, Barb, were “still cogent, flexible, and in good spirits, and still traveling—last to Venice, Italy, next to Lima, Peru.” Like other classmates we’ve heard from, they were looking forward to our 65th Reunion next June. Spence MacCallum has been nominated by the Chihuahua state legislature for the Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest honor Mexico bestows on a foreigner. Spence’s nomination recognizes his role in discovering ceramic artist Juan Quezada in a remote Chihuahua village back in 1976, becoming Quezada’s mentor, and guiding his rise from obscurity to international art-world prominence. As Quezada’s reputation grew, he shared his knowledge and know-how with others, and his village of Mata Ortiz became one of Mexico’s major art pottery centers. I must share more sad news. John Sherry died Oct. 30, 2013; Dudley Autio died Dec. 6, 2013; and Michael Gerney died March 7, 2014. [Editor’s note: Please see the In Memoriam section for their obituaries.]
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Lois Ann Lovejoy Johnson sent in the following news: The Sarasota Florida ladies got together for lunch and were joined by Pat Edmonds, former secretary of the Academy at Andover and former faculty member at Abbot and PA. Pat’s remarks: “Wonderful to have a Sarasota luncheon with four lovely Abbot women of the Class of 1951. We talked of Abbot then and now—an exciting look at the past and future.” Dorothy “Dino” Rice reports that she and husband David spend summers in Vermont on their retired farm (with lawyer daughter Rebecca and her 14 horses and 10 goats down the road). They winter in Longboat Key, Fla., where Dino sings sea chanteys, plays recorders, teaches tai chi, and sings in a church choir. Barbara Gibson Roth-Donaldson and her husband, Frank, have been in Sarasota almost six years and have never regretted the move. Barbara is employed at a big Episcopal church in Siesta Key and sings tenor in a large chorus that travels and makes recordings. She sent this report: “[Sons] Allen, a civil engineer in Philadelphia, and Doug, in Richmond, Va., a banker with BB&T, visited with their wives; they are both happy, healthy, and busy. Daughter Margot and her husband are shepherding their four children through their growing-up. Her oldest, Gibson, is accepted at NC State and will likely go there. I still travel a lot: to Norway
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fjords, Boston organists’ convention, and an organ tour of Belgium this summer. So life is good, and Frank and I are blessed with good health. We wish the same for you!” Sally Mason Crowell writes, “[Husband] Howard and I have had a busy year, particularly because we downsized to a CCRC, the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, Fla. This is the place Howard helped start 10 years ago! We are very pleased with our decision and are enjoying our new digs. In October 2013, we took a three-week driving trip north, including one way on the auto train, visiting family and friends along the way. Our oldest grandson, Cameron, graduated in May from the Naval Academy and headed to Pensacola. [Grandson] Andrew moves on to high school at Culver Military Academy and is excited about that. We spent Christmas in Indiana with our son, David, and his family, and then in February, we had a week in Telluride, Colo., where Howard could get his ski fix with daughter Judy and her husband, Paul.” Lois Ann Lovejoy Johnson continues to enjoy Sarasota’s many music offerings: opera, symphony, small ensembles, and choir. She stays active in church ministries and playing bridge and mah-jongg, and has been hooked on genealogy research. Big trip in spring was Athens and a cruise to Greek Islands. She says, “My family was all here after Christmas to celebrate my birthday—what a great time we had! Fifty flamingoes graced the front lawn, and folks brought 217 pounds of food for the local food bank! I don’t need any more stuff! I’ll join my daughter, Ann, and her two children (Muse, 6, and Azalech, 8) at Ethiopian Heritage and Culture Camp in Virginia again this summer, a wonderful experience with folks from across the country who also have Ethiopianborn children. Ann is now priest-in-charge at an Episcopal church in Connecticut, closer to my son, Peter, his wife, Liz, and their children, Ella, 14, and Nicholas, 12, and it’s been a good move. We’re all together at Thanksgiving each year. Peter’s built a fabulous home in Wayland, Mass., that fits us all. They’re on a pond close to Boston and have a great school system!”
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With two large events pending, news of further depletion in our ranks, and winter finally in our wake, spring’s late arrival promises brighter days ahead. Dick Ullman passed away on March 11, 2014. He was a distinguished scholar of international affairs at Princeton University for 40-plus years, serving as David K.E. Bruce Professor of International Relations. He served two presidents,
instructing both Democrats and Republicans. He began his career at Harvard. While on sabbatical from Princeton, he was George Eastman Visiting Professor at Oxford University, where he had received his D. Phil. degree as a Rhodes Scholar. He served on the editorial board of the New York Times and, as director of studies at the Council of Foreign Relations, a leader of Foreign Policy magazine. Dick is survived by wife Gail, two children, two stepchildren, and six grandchildren. A memorial service was held on June 8 at Alexander Hall at Princeton. Harry Berkowitz passed away March 15, 2014. After a heroic three-month stay at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital battling cancer, he succumbed while recovering from surgery. Tributes have been received from John Scheiwe, Locke Rush, Dirck Born, Billy Lee, Doc Castle, Dick Kapelson, Bill Duffy, Bob Doran, Joan Ward Lasley, Everett Anderson, Steve Yamamoto, and Tony Quainton. Harry’s wife, Mary Jane (Mimi), passed away in 2007. His life was made complete by his cherished relationship with Donna Dean. Harry is survived by Donna; his children, Ann Berkowitz, Peter Berkowitz, Edward Berkowitz, and David Young; and his brother William ’54. On April 9, my wife, Dorothy, and I attended the memorial service for Harry at St. Luke’s Parish, Darien, Conn., with classmates John Cobb, Roger Gilbert, Gordon Douglas, and Kenly Webster. [Editor’s note: Please see Harry Berkowitz’s obituary in the In Memoriam section of the spring 2014 issue.] John Scheiwe forwarded “Reminiscences,” an account of hijinks and adventure with roommate Hugh Friedmann that nearly landed them in debtors’ lockup, against the backdrop of a bon voyage party. Full account along with all comments about Harry will appear in my blog, at www.redriderfi.wordpress.com. John Cobb moved from Tuxedo Park, N.Y., to Newburgh, N.Y. He and wife Verna are anything but retired. Their law practice is booming. Also, John will open five restaurants close by. Pete deCordova reminisces about returning to campus for our Andover graduation. He was a stalwart lacrosse player at Duke, teaming with 1954 All-American defenseman Everett Anderson. Duke was ACC champion that year. Yale tied Duke 8-8 on a hot, windy day with dust swirling. I picked up a ground ball and headed over the midfield line. Everett decked me. Falling with my back to their goal, I fired the ball over my shoulder at their goal. A wind gust raised the dust. The ball rolled in! My first goal ever; made the bruise on my rump worth it. Peter is living in Savannah, Ga. He spends most waking hours on six available golf courses. Formerly, he was a pilot and frequently ran into Smith Davis and Dick Vance. He worked at Scott Paper for 10 years, then was a GM dealer in Norwich, N.Y. His wife operated a jewelry store on Long Beach Island, N.J. Peter spends time in Rockport, Maine, and Newport, R.I. He is a