Shannon Wood Bush writes from Texas, “We finished building our house and the kids are at boarding school! Eleanor will be a junior at Cranbrook in Mich. and Bennett is in 8th grade, starting the boarding school search. I’m sailing competitively about once a month. Sorry to miss Reunion, but I was back for the annual alumnae Old Lady Lacrosse Game in April.” Mary Hunter Adams and Jim have one son, Hunter (13), and have lived in Barboursville, W.Va. for 12 years. Mary is a family nurse practitioner for a nonprofit. Louise Gilliam Williams was married in Charlottesville on 6/9/12 to Jim Williams. Kem McCoid Roth ’88 and Brooke Rinehart Dunn ’88 attended. Mary Yorke Robison Oates is still coaching 8th-grade field hockey at Charlotte Latin. “Taking my oldest son to BirminghamSouthern Coll. this fall; he’ll be playing lacrosse.” Carol Sue Jones Smith lives in Kathmandu, Nepal, with her husband Will and 4 children (2 in h.s. and 2 in primary). “We love living in this crazy country! I’m involved with a group of women seeking to battle sex trafficking throughout the sub continent.” Angela Callis Ellis got her M.Ed., teaches full time and lives in the northern neck of Va. She married Mike Ellis (VMI ’86) and has 2 children, Quinn, a third-year at VMI this year, and Mary Katherine, in the 8th grade. Sydney Marthinson Coffin lives in Charlotte, N.C. with Charlie and 3 kids, Detlow (12), Hugh (10) and Kit (8). “I have a small stationery business and keep up with Dede Connors King in Spartanburg, S.C. and run into Mary Yorke Oates. I touch base with Ellen Carver ’85. Every summer, Catty Hubbard Andry ’85 and I spend a girls’ week at her family’s cabin near Mount Mitchell, N.C.” Anne Farrell has been busy practicing veterinary medicine in Antioch, Ill., for almost 20 years. “Occasionally, I’ll get to some of the Chicago SBC events.” Melanie Nelson Gibbons is senior director of marketing at CoStar Group in Washington, D.C. She gets together with Christina Knowles for beach time. Caroline Trask Wallace writes, “I work for Brownell Travel and book high end trips worldwide— carolinetravelstheworld.com. Our oldest daughter Lizzie is a senior at St. Catherine’s in Richmond, Va., and our youngest daughter Anna is in 9th grade. I keep in touch with Blair Beebe Smith, Liz Wilson Parrish, Amy Watkins Tankard, Cameron Clark Sipe, Ansley Merritt Conner and Carol Goodman Doty.” Paige Taylor Hall lives in Mount Pleasant, S.C., with her husband and 2 children, Taylor (8) and Breeden (6). “We went to Jupiter, Fla. for a year or so, but are pleased to be back in the Charleston area. Evan Wright Castelo and I met in D.C. this summer with our families and had fun touring Mount Vernon and the International Spy Museum.” Angelyn Schmid writes, “I’m a stay-athome mom. My daughter (12) and son (9) both play sports and piano. My husband John weathered the telecom meltdown, landing a great job he enjoys at Eaton Corp. I’ve got a blog: angelynschmid.com.” Amy Watkins Tankard lives on a farm in the eastern shore of Va. on the
Chesapeake Bay with husband Ed and 2 daughters. “I have spoken with Paul Cronin numerous times this year about some foxhunting advice in the Va. area. He reminds me of all the support I have received over the years through my Sweet Briar contacts.” Beth Nelson Suhr has lived in Denmark since 1990. “It was through a Sweet Briar friend (Marianne Jensen ’88) that I ended up here. My husband Johannes and I have 2 kids: Caroline (13) and Johannes (11). I enjoyed our 25th—looking forward to next reunion.” Deborah Brennan Leslie moved to Perth, Australia, for her husband’s job. “With the kids beginning an age of independence, it has allowed me to reevaluate my life.” Paige Franson is in Falmouth, Mass., on Cape Cod working for MEDITECH in the Fall River, Mass., building. “I have been there for 25 years as of 6/12, programming software. I play softball, take figure skating lessons and play ice hockey. In the spring, I coach youth lacrosse. I visited Elizabeth Lindsey ’86 in Nashville in 2011.” Blair Beebe Smith, her husband and 3 children have been in Richmond since 1990. “Sarah attends Denison U. and is spending her junior year in Prague. Peyton is a freshman at William and Mary, and Harvard (15) is the last one at home. I keep up with Cameron Clark Sipe, Caroline Trask Wallace, Liz Wilson Parrish and Mary Via Cuoco.” Cameron Clark Sipe is still in Charlottesville. Charles is a freshman at Hobart Coll. in N.Y. where he will play lacrosse. Clark (16) and Ann Carter (11) are still home. Verda Andrews Colvin writes from Macon, Ga.: “I’m assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Ga. serving as anti-gang coordinator and POC human trafficking. My son is a senior in h.s. and my daughter a 4th-grader. I went to the ceremony honoring Teresa Pike Tomlinson as SBC Distinguished Alumna. I’m so proud of my classmate and road trip buddy.” Kim Houtman lives in San Francisco and works at PG&E as a compensation manager. “My domestic partner, John, and I are happily child-free. We enjoy frequent travel. I keep in touch with Robyn Bailey Orchard ’86.” Sam Lewis Guergai just joined Fairfax County Public Schools teaching Spanish at McLean HS. Ellen Tozzer Smith just helped oldest daughter, Gingy, move into her dorm at Agnes Scott in Ga. Mamie is a junior in h.s. and Asa is a freshman. Ellen and Powell (W&L ’87) will celebrate their 25th anniversary in Sept. Ellen was glad to visit Stacy Lee Pae at her art studio in Calif. last spring. “We miss the Blue Ridge Mountains and our college friends and would love to hear from you: Lnbts@yahoo.com.” Stacy Lee Pae reports, “Just visited SBC with my second daughter in Aug. while driving through Va. to visit family. I’m living in Irvine, Calif. and opened up an art studio, Art Smart Studio & Gallery, in Tustin (artsmartsg.com). My daughter Emily (19) is a sophomore at Fordham U., N.Y. Ashley (16) is a senior at Beckman HS. Been happily married 22 years to Peter who is the technology editor for the LA TIMES.” Sharon Staley Kelly is still caretaking for her grandmother (100) as well as her
daughters Contessa (5) and Kendall (9). “My husband, Steve, and I celebrated our 12th anniversary in April. I still work with seniors to keep them active.” Malinda Bradley Bergen lives in Savannah, Ga. with her husband, Fred. Their 23rd anniversary is this Oct. Fred Jr. is a junior at UGA and Fontaine is a freshman at UT-Austin. Mary Sue Cate Mayes is still in Iowa with her husband Larry. “We celebrated our 25th anniversary. I’m still on the staff at Iowa State U. I’m an assistant scientist in the Animal Science Dept. Andy is a freshman at Simpson Coll. and Jenny is a sophomore at Gilbert HS.” Tami Trebus-Ross is still living in Morristown, N.J. with husband Eban and 2 boys, Jack (12) and Sam (10). She is a graphic designer and works out of her home. She’s still in touch with friends, Moira Carroll, Dana Ostrowsky and Charlotte Hudson. Dana lives in N.Y.C., Moira in Chicago and Charlotte in Va. Maggie Fogarty, husband Tim and their 2 children Danny (14) and Mary (11) are enjoying life in Dover, N.H., making annual return trips to Bolivia where they lived for almost 4 years when the children were younger. Maggie is a community organizer and policy advocate for the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization working on peace and social justice. Brooke von Maur Fleming lives in Duxbury, Mass. and has 3 children, daughters Peyton (15), Quinn (13) and son Jan (11). “I now work as a gardener/landscaper. Since graduation I’ve started 2 businesses, one private and one nonprofit and worked several corporate jobs. I often visit Dena Driver and her family who live in Brooklyn.” Pam Miscall Cusick and I, Lee Carroll Roebuck, have both ended up in Baltimore. Pam and Ted (VMI ’88) have 2 sons, Conor (12) and Colin (10). Pam is special projects manager for a healthcare consulting firm based in Norfolk. When Pam travels to Norfolk, she sees Kristen Kreassig Carter, husband Dave (VMI ’88) and son Scott (12). Charles and I will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2013. Our children, C.J. (16) and Emily (14) are busy high schoolers. I volunteer and coach field hockey. Emily plays club field hockey, so I travel with her to national tournaments. Missy Ackerman and I were able to catch up at a tournament in Richmond, Va. where Missy is athletic director at St. Gertrude HS. Our 25th reunion was a lot of fun. A special shout-out to our classmates who attended: Beth Nelson Suhr all the way from Denmark! Julianne Burkhardt, Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Junie Speight Meyers, Kristen Kreassig Carter, Teeki Taylor, Vikki Schroeder, Teresa Aagaard, Pam Miscall Cusick and me. Look forward to seeing more of you in 2017!
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Maia Free Jalenak 605 Camelia Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 maia_jay@cox.net
Our class presidents Katie Keogh Weidner and Kathryn Ingham Reese are actively planning for our big 25th reunion the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2013. A highlight of the weekend will be a Boathouse
More class notes online sbc.edu/magazine party especially for our class. Please make plans to be there! Kathryn Ingham Reese (Wilmington, Del.) keeps busy with her 2 daughters and their activities. She continues to teach 5thand 6th-grade English at Tower Hill and coaches middle school lacrosse. She looks forward to Reunion. In Pa., Katie Keogh Weidner’s oldest son Jake is a sophomore at Penn State. Second son, William, is a senior in h.s. Daughter Caroline is in 8th grade. Kate Cole Hite reports from Md. that she, Katie Keogh Weidner, Kathryn Ingham Reese, Whitney Bolt Lewis and Mary Halliday Shaw got together in Feb. in D.C. for their annual girls’ weekend. She writes, “We had a blast—a given when we get together.” She adds, “Son Chase is a junior this year, Mackenzie is in 8th grade, and my youngest, Cole, will be in 4th grade. This year I attempted not one, but 2 halfironman triathlons.” Amy Gould-Pilz sends greetings from Bonsall, Calif. (in north San Diego County) where she lives with daughter Maddie (16). She writes, “Since getting my teaching credentials in 2008, there have been few openings, so I’ve been scrambling with long-term substitute positions and shared contracts for a few years. I have found my passion in teaching! I’m looking forward to coming to the reunion with my daughter. We’ll do a college seeking/trolling mission this summer as our annual trip.” Caroline Corum returned to the D.C. area and started nursing school. Caroline sees Beth Stookey Sargent regularly. Caroline and Beth got together with Cecilia Moore last Christmas. Cecilia still teaches at the U. of Dayton. Denton Freeman writes from Richmond, “I’m bringing back my handbag firm, Poesis (poesisonline.com), with a limited edition release of some of the bags featured in Lucky and InStyle magazines. Connect with me on Facebook (Poesis Handbags) to check them out!” Kelly Meredith Iacobelli (Marietta, Ga.), husband John and daughter Kathleen are attending our 25th. She went to reunions for our sister classes in her role on the alumnae board—such fun to see everyone. Kelly is a Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher and still loves her job at CocaCola. Daughter Kathleen (10) is a competitive gymnast. Kathryn Deriso Schwartz’s daughter Kacki (20) will be a senior at FSU and then is heading off to medical school 2 years early. Twins, Burgen and Webb (18), will be seniors in h.s. Daughter Chandler (13) will be in 8th grade and is in the photography magnet program. “I’ve been busy playing duplicate bridge and getting ready for tournaments. I have also picked up a new sport—stand-up paddle boarding. Alan and I will be celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary in Jan.” She is looking forward to the reunion. Susan Detweiler (in Jackson Hole) and partner Ned guided climbers in the Tetons this past summer. Jennifer Bach Rosen’s son Matt (15) was in one of her tour groups. Suz and Ned hope to be working together in Antarctica guiding scientists this fall. She and Jennifer Roach Childs
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