News from our Alumni

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Barbara Fuller Cherry (H) (Ashburn, VA) wrote, “I recently came back to Cincinnati for a visit and eight of our classmates got together for lunch at the National Exemplar. They were Poppy Yeiser Hawkins, Leezie Walker Borden, Nancy Pechstein Aubke, Shannon Kelly Carter,

Anni Macht (C) (Cincinnati) wrote, "On March 21, seven of us CPS ’70 alums enjoyed a fun lunch at Cafe Mediterranean in Hyde Park.” Pictured: Deb Muntz Krehbiel, Ann Findlater Meredith, Lissie Pogue, Carol Crutchfield Wiggers, Anni Macht, Bronwyn Park Elssaeser, and Janet Byron Campbell.”

Helen Asbury (H) (Cincinnati) wrote, “It was great being with so many classmates last spring! I have recently moved my psychology practice to Blue Ash and continue to enjoy my collaboration with Seven Hills on assessment and therapy cases. Greetings to all members of the Green and Gold teams!”

Jay Moore Reighley (H) (Yarmouth, ME) is “living the dream” in Maine. She spent her winter cross country skiing in search of the ultimate view. Jay writes, “It was a pleasure joining fellow classmates for our 50th reunion at Helen Asbury's cozy house. I'm saddened by the loss of our classmate Cathy Smale Caldemeyer. She was a quiet force for change and good in our community.”

Cathi White (Skokie, IL) reported, “Ten years ago, I walked out of my classroom to make sure my students would have a livable planet. Ironically, this goal has landed me in American government, the class I disliked almost as much as eighth grade geography. Wins: writing legislation that codified into law the divestment of Chicago’s operating funds; passing three ballot initiatives to restructure Skokie’s electoral system (so we can make environmental progress here); passage of CEJA, which is basically a Green New Deal for Illinois. In progress: IL HB 3037 to divest state pensions from fossil fuels (that includes my pension!); teaching soil regeneration to draw down carbon without the environmental problems of carbon capture and storage systems.”

Stuart Garner (Elgin, IL) wrote, “I shut down my company, Scitimar Prototyping, Inc., last year. I am currently the head of business development at Paradigm Development Group. Great bunch of guys here.” this issue.

Susan Langsley (Redmond, WA) is an RN in Washington and has fond memories of her time at Seven Hills. One of her most vivid memories from her time at school was Susan Marrs telling her, "If you don't become a writer, angels will descend." Thanks for sharing, Susan!

Brett Rubenstein (Centennial, CO) wrote, “After 20 years in Colorado Springs, we relocated to Denver last year. I'm teaching at a very innovative micro-middle school,

Mr. White (English) and Mrs. Tolentino (Spanish), great advisers such as Tim Drew and Wynne Curry, enriching art classes with Diane Kruer, and participating in tennis and softball made me want the same experience for my own children someday. I loved the small environment, and the friendships I made in classes, on sports teams, and outside of school. I feel fortunate to have found similar schools to Seven Hills in Denver. I believe the experiences we have in great schools and with great teachers shape our lives for the better. I am sad to have recently missed our Class of 1993 reunion. I will always be grateful for the time I spent at Seven Hills."

Jennifer Frey (Cincinnati) was a Health Care Hero Finalist for Community Outreach and recognized by the Cincinnati Business Courier. Congratulations, Jennifer!

Our condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

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Marjorie Wood Drackett L’34 H’40 (Naples, FL) passed away on May 12, 2023.

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Betty Baker Sheffield (H) (Cincinnati) passed away on Nov. 12, 2022.

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Herbert Upson (L) (Palm Desert, CA) passed away on Nov. 2, 2022.

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Martha Jones Landise (H) (Cincinnati) passed away in October 2022.

Embark Education, which supports students to courageously inquire, engage, and discover a sense of self in an environment that is learner centered, integrated, and embedded in two small businesses, Pinwheel Coffee and Framework Cycles! I still see former Seven Hills science teachers and colleagues Steve Kerchner and Ann Carson fairly frequently! Here we are skiing at Keystone a few weeks ago.”

Catie Borden Cohen (Denver) wrote, "I was only at Seven Hills for three years but the time was quite impactful on me. The positive experiences I had later led me to years of teaching, coaching, and advising at a pre-k to 12 independent school in Denver. Having caring teachers such as

Saliou Diagne (Los Angeles) was nominated for a Grammy for two songs that he co-produced on Beyoncé’s album, “Renaissance:” “Alien Superstar” and “Summer Renaissance.”

Gillian Abineri (Savannah, GA) reported, "I have a 3-year-old. The conflict resolution strategies I learned at Seven Hills are really coming into play."

Julie Andress (New York City) got engaged to Rachel Wasser. Best wishes to the happy couple!

Janet Fast Andress (H) (Cincinnati) passed away on Feb. 12, 2023.

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Robin Carrier (C) (Prospect, KY) passed away on March 7, 2022.

Margaret Burchenal Baylor (H) (New Canaan, CT) passed away on Nov. 22, 2022.

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Nancy Donaldson Kollin (H) (Cincinnati) passed away on May 24, 2023.

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Margy Highlands Gale (H) (Cincinnati) passed away on May 11, 2023.

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