class notes sisters for life
most memorable year of my life. I have fond memories of the indulgence and excellence of all my professors who tolerated my aging attempts at scholarship: Brad Blaine, Richard Fadem, Gail Greene, Eric Haskell, John Peavoy, and Cheryl Walker, whose kind comments on my senior thesis I cherish to this day.
’87 In 1961, Zoya Zeman of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Carolyn Graessle of New Jersey became friends through the freshmansophomore sponsor program at Scripps College. While Zoya longed for an older sister in life, and Carolyn wished for a younger one, the program helped initiate a sisterly friendship that has now lasted for more than 40 years. In August of 2002, the two women reunited at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport in order to reaffirm their Scripps “sisterhood.”
’82 Megan Montgomery Marble (Ventura, CA) It’s been a busy year. I got married, moved to Ventura, and became a nearly full-time “mom” to my husband Kevin’s daughters. Keili is 12, and Sierra is 11. I am still working hard for Patagonia. I enjoyed touching base with several Scripps and CMC alums this year. I split my time between Ventura and Catalina Island, where my husband works. May this be a peaceful year for all.
’84 Bertha Doar (Eureka, MO) I am still working as assessment coordinator for Rockwood School District, St. Louis County, Missouri, evaluating programs, data analysis, etc.
’86 Ann Miller (Pasadena, CA) I have just entered my 85th year and can barely remember when I entered Scripps College as a freshman in my 64th year. I joined the students in their year-abroad program in Paris and had the
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Lisa Jones (Portland, OR) I’ve been living in Portland for the last three years and I’m really happy to be home. I work as a real-time energy trader for a non-profit electric coop, PNGC Power. I also volunteer for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. I wish I could have made the 15-year reunion. I’ll make the 20th for sure. Anne Boubion-Steers (Toronto, Canada) I am still living in Toronto with my husband, Greg; daughter, Sophia (4 years); and new baby, Pilar (born in March). All are well. My cousin, Stephanie Boubion ’87, after a more than two-year adventure at sea, married Michael Rodunsky in August 2002.
’89 Liz Connor Allen (Laguna Niguel, CA) I have three children, Corri (6), Dale (5), and T.G. (2). I am working for a small company in Newport Beach and am still working for South Coast Repertory Theatre. I would love to hear from old classmates. Lisa Johnson Cook (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) We just had our first baby on September 23, Ryan Daniel. I am working from home now, cutting back to a consulting position with London Contemporary Art. My e-mail is LISAJCOOK@yahoo.com.
’90 Mary Heyden (Los Olivos, CA) I am in my last year of acupuncture college, interning at our lowcost community clinic. It’s a great way to serve humanity. Jennifer Rau Rader (Victorville, CA) I’ve been working part time to be home with two preschoolers, Scott and Beth, and I can’t recommend it enough. Please call or e-mail me if you are struggling with the desire to stay home, full or part time, with your little blessings. My e-mail is DJSERader@aol.com
Sharon Snyder (San Francisco, CA) After 12 years working in high tech and higher-ed administration (most recently at Mills College), I decided to chuck it all and become a certified personal trainer and entrepreneur. I specialize in plus-size fitness and first-time triathlon training. I’ve been invited to be a coach at next year’s Camp Danskin, a women’s weekend-long triathlon training camp. I love what I do. I just launched my website: www.bumblebeefitness.com. I can be reached at (415) 648-1348 or sharon@bumblebeefitness.com.
’91 Stephanie Sellers Allen (Edmonds, WA) Tim and I joyfully welcomed James Allen into the world. I finished my RN program in the winter of 2002. I am looking forward to becoming a pediatric nurse. Kira Koplos Donnelly (St. Paul, MN) We’ve moved into a bigger space (with more room for guests). I love staying home with Melanie (7), Sarah (3), and Max (16 months). I teach math one night a week at a local college. Write me at DISNEY.DONNELLY@attbi.com. Meredith Mapel (Durango, CO) (Submitted by her mother): Meredith has gone from actress to special events coordinator for my husband in the Coca-Cola business. It seems an actress makes a great saleswoman.
’92 Katy Wood Colwell (Kentfield, CA) We became parents this year. Our son, Chase Wright, was born in May. We are loving parenthood. Kristen McMahon Smith (Berkeley, CA) Adam and I have finished working for the camp and we are moving to New Zealand in October 2002. We can be reached at: adandsten@yahoo.com. Tara McDonald McPheeters (Pomona, CA) I visited Denison’s Rare Book Room—a rare treat. I hope to one day have one of my own artist books in there. I’m still de/reconstructing music and art and enjoying the wonderment and great strides of my kindergarten students. This year has really been epic for me. On August 10, one Sam McPheeters and I were married at Kukiolono Tranquility Garden in Kauai. Also, we bought a 1914 Craftsman house in Lincoln Park, Pomona. Good tidings to all the Scripps alumnae I know—I’m awed by all of your amazing pursuits, but then again, I’m not surprised.
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