will graduate 8th grade from St. Andrew Catholic School in the spring. The whole family is active in sports and Cheryl is sporting her 1985 figure and is singing with the Carolina Master Chorale. As for me, I’m back to being Ellen Reed Carver. The cards dealt me a huge life-line in 6-yr.-old, Sophia Rose. She was our Mascot at reunion. I thank God every day for her and laugh at all her antics. Baba Fountain and Louellen Brooks Meyer (sisters-in-law!) are her TX godmothers. After10 yrs. with Norfolk Public Schools, I’ve started a new adventure called the Career and University Success Program. It’s for h. s. graduates who are on the “CUSP” of independence, but need guidance overcoming learning disabilities or socioeconomic barriers. Everyone, be well and be merry and stop in to visit me in Norfolk, where the wine is always chilled!
1986 Mary Jo Biscardi Brown 29 Willowgreene Drive Churchville, PA 18966 Fbmb91695@yahoo.com I love being secretary for this outstanding class, and thank you all for your contributions to our notes. Sounds like many of you will attend Reunion, which is wonderful news! As we count down to our 25th (May 20-22, 2011), your class officers (Lynn Mather Charette, Beth Ann Trapold Newton, Liz Gallagher Jeffrey and I) will be working hard to plan a memorable event. We endeavor to have a record number return to “the patch,” as well as meet our class’s giving goal. If you haven’t been back in a number of yrs., this is the time to make the trip. Contact your friends and make a date for 5/11! In other reunion news, it was so nice to visit with several old friends at the D.C. Metro/Balt./Tri State Reunion in Jun. Thanks to April Adelson Marshall, Linda DeVogt and Christina Savage Lytle ’88 for putting it together. If you’ve moved or changed your e-mail address, please contact me with your updated info. Jesse White is still a school psychologist, “trying to find more creative ways to connect with kids and help them survive, and perhaps even enjoy their days at school!” She had a wonderful time visiting with Gail Glifort in NC and meeting Gail’s son. Jesse misses all of her SBC friends and hopes to see them at Reunion! Anne Toxey earned her Ph.D. in architectural history at the U. of CA at Berkeley 4 yrs. ago. She and husband Patrick McMillan moved to a historic family home in downtown San Antonio, TX. She juggles an academic career with the museum exhibit design firm that the 2 of them direct. They spend a mo. or 2 every yr. in Paris, France, where they met and began their lives and business together 20 yrs. ago. Anne says she misses her SBC pals, would love to be in touch, and hopes to link up with anyone in central TX. Charade Bolling Estes girls keep her busy! Summer 2010 Chelsea (21) interned at CSC in the business development office and returned to U. of TN,
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Knoxville, as a senior. Daughter Cameran still dances and serves as co-captain of her h. s. dance team, as well as a company member at her dance studio. She was so excited when she discovered she could major in dance in coll.! Charade is still with CSC, working as a deputy program manager, supporting DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office, a position she took on in late ’09. At the end of ’10, she’ll become the program manager. Charade and Lisa Redd Toliver talk often and had lunch together in Jun. “See you at Reunion!” Ann Bruce Faircloth Porter and family still enjoy living in Auburn, AL. Husband Billy is a district manager for U.S. Foods and Ann Bruce is with Keystone Bank. Daughter Brucie (13) plays soccer for a travel team so the Porter family is busy on weekends with games. Brucie also writes a column for the local newspaper entitled “The Tween Philosopher.” Maybe SBC is in her future, when faced with what color to select for the bands on her braces she picked pink and green! Vicki Wolf Rosenfield is president of the Parents Association and on the board of trustees at The Gilman School in Baltimore. Son Will (14), a 9th grader at The Gilman School, is a tournament golfer. One of his classmates is CJ Roebuck, the son of Lee Carroll Roebuck ’87, who Vicki sees often. Daughter Emily (15) attends the McDonogh School. She’s an excellent musician, playing the guitar and drums. Vicki is very involved with KIPP Baltimore, a charter school program that operates a middle school and an elementary school in one of the most impoverished areas of Baltimore. “The kids are amazing. Our middle school children arrive with the lowest test scores in the state and leave with the highest. We see them all the way through college and make a huge difference in the lives of many kids.” Vicki and husband Stuart took a short trip to Newport, RI, and a family trip to Martha’s Vineyard this past summer. “We used to be much more mobile before we inherited Flash when my mom passed away last summer,” reports Vicki. Flash is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (13) and is truly part of the Rosenfield family. Vicki loves to follow alumnae on Facebook and is sorry she doesn’t have more time to keep up. If you’re ever in Baltimore, contact Vicki at vrosenfield@aol.com. Maureen Mahoney Deppman relaxed at their cabin in VT over the summer and enjoyed the summer off with her children Lydia (7) and Jack (10). Maureen and husband Benj celebrated their 13th anniv. in Jul. She contends it’s a far cry from her parent’s 50th anniv., which they’ll celebrate with a family trip at Thanksgiving! In fall, Maureen will resume teaching at a local VT h. s. and driving the kids to all their activities. “Looking forward to Reunion!” Sandy Bernard Wyllie and Kevin celebrated their 20th wedding anniv. this yr. They keep busy with their 3 children, Cameron (13), Heather (11), Jimmy (4), as well as their jobs. Sandi is still with Fannie Mae (23 yrs.) and Kevin teaches architecture at Catholic U. Sandy enjoyed a visit from Anne Merriman Duffy and family in spring. She also looks forward to Reunion.
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Missy Duggins Green was busy this summer with swim team, golf, softball and camps. The Greens spent a few days at Big Cedar Lodge before school. Miles started 6th grade (middle sch.) and Nancy, 5th. Missy continues to take on PTO assignments and will also be coleading Club 121, an on-campus, student-led ministry. “Can’t wait until 5/11!!” Sally Engleby Farrell and family are still living in Bedford, NY, 16 yrs. in the same house! Three boys, Tommy (17), Henry (12) and Jack (12), love the neighborhood and their dad is happy as they’re mirroring his childhood. Tommy, h. s. senior, became an Eagle Scout and a Lieutenant in the Jr. Fire Corps in the Vol. Bedford Fire Dept. They’re searching colleges that specialize in meteorology. The twins are in middle school. All 3 boys ski race at a mountain close by. Husband Chris and son Tommy coach, as well. Sally is studying for her M.A. in religion with a concentration in youth formation. She completed her 2nd summer at VA Theological Seminary this yr. One more summer to go! While in VA this summer, Sally attended an SBC mini-reunion. Great fun seeing some faces she hadn’t seen in 20 yrs! Classmate Betsy Nott was attending a conference at EHS right next door! Betsy and Sally had dinner with Beth Ann Trapold in Alexandria. Sally continues to teach pre-K at a wonderful little Nursery School in New Canaan, CT. Teaching pre-kindergarteners provides her with much humor and delight. Karen Gonya Nickles claims she’s a boring 46-yr.-old: “Same job, same husband, same kids (I’ve tried to trade them in, believe me.)” She’s still playing soccer, reading a lot, and “wondering why I can’t lose weight as I munch on pizza and mashed potatoes...” Karen is looking forward to Reunion. “Thinking our hairstyles might be slightly different than in ’86!” Paula Veale and Dan spent their summer working in hot NYC, but headed to the NH coast on most weekends. Paula’s son Iain (6) broke his arm in Jul. She’s been told this a rite of passage, just not one that she wanted him to go through. Things are going well in Roanoke for Linda DeVogt. She celebrated her 20th yr. with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and is a Sr. Account Manager in National Account Sales. She and Robert celebrated their 1st wedding anniv. and survived a complete household renovation. On 7/1, Linda returned to the SBC Alumnae Board as nominating chair. She encourages all who are interested in serving in any volunteer capacity for SBC to submit their names to the Alumnae Office. “It was great to see so many classmates in D.C. this spring; I’m looking forward to seeing even more at our 25th!” In summer, Beth Ann Trapold Newton’s husband was recalled for several mos. as a Coast Guard Reservist to work on the BP oil spill. “Being a ‘single mom’ is even harder than I ever imagined. Kudos to all of you who do it so well every day!” In addition, Beth Ann left her position as dir. of development at Oakcrest School and works for a publisher in D.C. Completely different work, but she can work from home and has
more flexibility. She also spent the summer teaching her firstborn how to drive. “It’s now a certainty that I’ll have more grey hair at Reunion! I do hope all of you will join me in the effort to make the 25th extra special. Your gift to the coll. is the best way to start! See you all in May!” Elizabeth Lindsey and Ken still live in Nashville, TN, with their 2 basset hounds and were fortunate to not be affected by the May flood. The recession hasn’t been kind to freelance editors, but on the upside she’s had more time on her hands to do things such as finish half-done projects, paint rooms, expand the garden, care for her mother, take part in dog rescue transports, etc. She still enjoys her ballet and figure skating workouts, and continues her hospice visits with the older basset to provide pet therapy. April Adelson Marshall is still recruiting and consulting on different project assignments. Daughter Lily started coll. in fall at Savannah College of Art & Design; and April looks forward to visiting and playing in Savannah. Son Hayden is an h. s. junior. Back in Jun., many alumnae had a great evening together at the Sequoia in Wash., D.C. She hopes the D.C. Metro/Balt/Tri State Reunion will be an annual event! “Looking forward to SBC Homecoming and best of all, our 25th!” Dayna Avery Hulme’s daughter Courtney is looking at either SMU or TCU to attend and dance in fall ’11. Daughter Alexandra is in 7th grade at Harpeth Hall School in Nashville. Betsy Nott Hall and Roger celebrate their 20th wedding anniv. in 2/11 and 20 yrs. living in LA. 2009/10 was her 15th yr. at Brentwood School and 3rd year as Dean of Students and Service Learning Coordinator of the Middle Division. In addition to a great job, she spends her days cheering on either son Griffin (13) or daughter Caroline (10) on a playing field or the stage. This yr., she and Roger reconnected vacationed in ME. Betsy hopes to see you all at Reunion! Lisa Leigh Ringler Bennett and Bob were in full farming mode all spring and summer — 100 acres of tillable land on their 260 acre farm in Malvern, PA. Lisa’s daughter, Sydney, started h. s. and already feels she knows way more than mom! And most importantly, Lisa is continually amazed by the SBC ties that bind! “Can’t wait for Reunion”!
1987 Jean Guergai 3641 Elderberry Pl. Fairfax, VA 22033 guergai@aol.com
1988 Maia Free Jalenak 605 Camelia Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Maia_jay@cox.net Kelly Meredith Iacobelli is thoroughly enjoying the alumnae board. She went to Reunion in May and saw Debbie Lee ’90, Karen Malmquest Laakso ’90 and