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e love to hear about all of the wonderful things our alumni are experiencing! Please keep us updated about your lives post PHS. Send updates and photos to Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 at Allison.Knowles@providencehigh.org.
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1960’s
Kristin Newton ‘66 - “I can’t believe that it will soon be 50 years since I graduated from Providence. A lot has happened in the meantime. I loved the art classes at Providence with Gabrielle LeFevre. She inspired me to become a professional artist. Recently I was invited to give a talk in Korea about drawing and perception. I’ve lived in Japan for 35 years and, unfortunately, probably won’t make it back for the reunion, but it’s so nice to keep in touch.” Toni Dirscherl Werk ‘68 - “We have been living in Las Vegas, NV for the past 39 years. Our youngest son, Charles Patrick, and his wife, Callie, had a handsome baby boy last August 27 in Pocatello, Idaho. This 9 pound baby is our first and only grandchild, and my husband Steve and I are beyond blessed!” Theresa Kubasak ‘69 and her husband, Gabe Huck, announce the publication of their new book, Never Can I Write of Damascus: How Syria Became Our Home. The
Pioneer Connections
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book will be released on June 7th, and is a memoir about living in Syria for seven years.
1970’s
Josee Marquis ’70 retired on December 31, 2015 after a long career in the travel industry, both with the airlines and then in corporate travel planning. (Photo #1) Debbi Bennett ‘71 - “I make an annual business trip each year to Las Vegas in order to take continuing education classes in opticianry, as well as to network with all of my fellow professionals in the medical optical industry. This year, I will also be teaching education courses when the convention takes place in September. This is a picture of me and my previous student, Julian. He sought me out on the convention floor to say how happy and excited he was with his new career, and thanked me profusely for helping him to graduate from college with all the training needed to be a licensed Optician. He also affirmed what I learned from Mrs. Greenhill, ‘optics uses a lot of algebra!’”
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Susan Hartz Brodeur ‘72 - “Since moving to Utah in September of 2015, I’ve seen more deer and more snow than I’ve ever seen in my entire life; also, moose, porcupines, and other wild creatures along with beautiful mountains, exquisite flora and fauna, and TREES, so many trees! The first week of January, I started a new position as the graphic designer for the Woodbury Art Museum, which is part of Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah. I get to create art while being surrounded by art, which is a dream come true for me because of my lifelong love of the arts, which was nurtured and fueled by Miss Gabrielle LeFevre and her mother, Mrs. LeFevre throughout my years at PHS. They were a wonderful inspiration to me and many other young women who were lucky enough to know and love them. And now I have a job that I know would make them proud!” Elizabeth Flores ’79 - “I want to thank everyone for their prayers during my second bout with breast cancer. Due to advanced surgeries, City of Hope is able to keep me well and send me back to my normal teaching and jogs in the park!
