to Boston, camping in Yellowstone and riding in a helicopter over Niagara Falls, a great adventure. On the work front, daily newspapers continue their struggle, but I had a memorable reporting trip this fall to Jordan and Lebanon, interviewing Syrian refugees. I was quite surprised recently to hear from David Smith ’59, our 9th-grade teacher, who invited me out to breakfast during a visit to Sandy, Oregon. He lives in Vancouver, BC, and has written some terrific books, including one called If the World Were a Village.”
Paul Klemperer ’72 jamming on the sax. Photo by Carlos Austin.
George Perkins writes, “Son William ’09 has moved on to NYU and from all appearances seems to be thriving there. I am very happy to report a number of classmate sightings this year, including Paul Klemperer, Scott Payette, and John Segar who attended performances of my pop music ensemble known as Litehouse! And, the chief benefit of living in Cambridge is being able to run into Helen Hunt Bouscaren: this has been a very good year.”
Rich Read ’72 and his daughter, Nehalem, 15, at Niagara Falls, July 2013.
CL A S S O F 19 73 The Alumni Office collects news for the Class of 1973.
Helen Hunt Bouscaren ’72 with daughter Lindsay Bouscaren ’13 and son Travis Bouscaren ’10 at last year’s Shady Hill graduation.
Rich Read writes, “My 15-year-old daughter, Nehalem, and I drove our Prius last summer from Portland
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Beth Brown reports, “All is well — I am taking a year off from teaching as Brian has a new job with a lot of travel and I did not think I could manage with a full time teaching job. Besides, I had already decided I wanted to change schools so it was perfect timing! My boys are great! They are in 6th and 3rd grade now. I took them to meet some cousins in England, and visit Mary Weld ’94 in Paris last summer. The mustaches are courtesy of Mary and the berets are from a market in the 17th near her apartment. We had a great time and they were excellent traveling companions. In August, we all celebrated my dad’s 80th birthday! The whole family was back in town and two of Brian’s older children came to Boston also. All in all I have never been happier or more appreciative for all that my life includes these days. Much love.”