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and painting. I’m currently doing an occasional commissioned work and recently completed a life-size bronze of a football coach in Ashland, Ky. Before moving to New York, I completed a statue of James Brown for the city of Augusta.”
I came full circle from jail to bail to no wife.
Guy Tucker has a busy, happy life.
The song was sung differently than I would have thought, But when it was all done I got more than I sought.
Serena Phillips Vick and Whit are living on St. Simons Island. “We love island life. Son Carter and Lauren Vick are married and living in Manhattan. Son Charlie and Janice Vick are married and living in Decatur. We have two beagles, Ben and Katie.” Patty (Taulman) Wills moved to the country and is raising grass-fed beef.
While centrifugal forces of events pulled me outward, Family and friends that remained pushed me forward.
Two wonderful kids and a family that remained true, when life’s real meaning coming seemingly out of the blue. I just wish I knew as much as I thought I knew when in school, But at least I know what I don’t know so that I am nobody’s fool.
Class of 1974
Andy Bairstow’s middle son, Will, is engaged. No grandchildren yet! He enjoys houseboating at Lake Lanier. Robbie (Smith) Caswell’s second grandson, Owen Scott Simonsen, was born September 2, 2014. Owen and his older brother, Paul, are both children of daughter Eleanor (Caswell) Simonsen ’03. Fraser Duke shared his poem “The Song Sung So Far” (written September 30, 2014) with his classmates at the reunion: Two score years ago I left Lovett bemused, Then left for only college where I was not refused.
For 23 years, Jane Ellington has enjoyed working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is presently CHOA’s director of volunteer services. Margo (Meyerson) Ellis’ Virginia home is four miles from the White House. While that may sound very urban, she is actually nestled in a wonderful wooded area that reminds her of Atlanta. “Though our empty nest feels great, we are active travelers.” She is still very happy working and enjoys the luxury of her own hours. Richard Gerakitis appreciates the selfless effort of Alison LeCraw in keeping the Class of 1974 connected. Grandfather to Nell Adley Norton, Charles Hankey is “enjoying life.”
Sheryl and J. Carl Jackson, Jr. have been married almost 36 years. Their oldest son, Justin, is a senior at Georgia Tech and currently studying with Tech’s European campus in Metz, France. Adam is a rising junior at the University of Georgia and studying mechanical engineering. Bert Jordan’s law firm celebrated its 25th anniversary recently. “I wish I had done my summer reading in high school,” he notes. Michael Keough’s youngest child, Patrick, graduated from Lovett last May. “All our kids went to Notre Dame and both of our daughters are now married,” he shares. Alison (Harp) LeCraw has been working with her husband running a home inspection business since 1995. They have four grown kids and three grandkids. “I enjoy weekends at our lake cabin in Jasper, playing bridge, watercolor painting, and our grandchildren. I have really loved keeping up with classmates through the email news I send out.” Susan (Littlejohn) Percy’s daughter, Caroline, is a sophomore at UGA studying interior design. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta. Son Grant is a junior at North Atlanta High School and a goalie for the lacrosse team. “Lee and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary in September. We hope to go back soon to Florence, Italy, where we married.” “I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the reunion,” wrote Susan (Larkin) Markert. “I wish to all a
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