NewsNotes THE WEBB SCHOOLS FO RM E R FAC U LT Y
W E B B SCHOOL OF C A LI FO R N IA
John Akers (Spanish teacher from 1973-1978) told us that after 30+ years, he had the pleasure to see Lenny Magier ’77 and Gabe Sanchez ’77 in Los Angeles in 2009. He performed on the classical guitar for classes at the Brentwood School where Lenny teaches. Oliver Everett shared the following with us: “Sue and I were at Webb from 1966 to 1968. I was a history teacher and Sue tutored several students. We have fond memories of our two years there and have kept in touch with Bank and Sue Greene who also taught there.” Since leaving Webb, former faculty member (1979-1985) Jerry Gems writes: “I’ve earned a PhD, become a full professor, authored eight books, been elected president of the North American Society of Sport History, and traveled globally as an international scholar and speaker. My Webb experience helped to lay a foundation for future success.” Jean Miller (VWS Headmistress 1984-1987) wrote: “Among my volunteer roles, I am president of the board of the Dorset Theatre Festival. We presented a Vermont premiere of The Novelist by Theresa Rebeck, which will open at the Mark Taper Forum on September 9, 2011. Save the date!”
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Coach Dan Pride is enjoying life in Ohio. He’s back at his old stomping ground, Ironton High School. He’s been coaching football for the past two years as the lineback coach, and he’s been the assistant coach for girls’ basketball for the past three years. He misses everyone at Webb, but is enjoying his retirement.
1937 • Cliff Heinz visited the Webb campus in October to attend the Honor Symposium, an annual event made possible by the Clifford S. Heinz ’37 Ethical Education Fund. Cliff enjoyed visiting with members of the Honor Committee and Honor Cabinet, and hearing about their experiences.
1946 • Keith Loring is enjoying life in Georgetown, TX, where he lives in a Del Webb Active Adult Retirement Community. He fondly remembers his Webb days and long chats with his mentor, coach, and teacher Ray Alf. Keith writes, “I owe much to Webb: schooling excellence, principles and values, code of honor, extra-curricular activities, athletics, and on and on. Webb allowed me to work my way through school doing many different tasks, since my family had no assets; and I learned a great deal from the ‘opportunity’ I had of earning my tuition and making Webb values a lifetime foundation for me. I should add that my stepfather, Harold Baxter, had a sister named Edith Tyndall who was Dr. Webb’s secretary, and I think Edith had something to do with my campus work in lieu of paying tuition. Thompson, along with various teachers, was the main developer of my lifetime ethical values and my development as a Christian, a Conservative, and an ‘over achiever.’ No ego there – just my gratitude for what Webb did for me.” In appreciation for Webb’s assistance 68 years ago, Keith has been a long-term yearly donor to Webb and the Alf Museum and is currently planning to provide present and future funds to create a growing scholarship fund in his name for students.
Kathy Simon (Hasse) and her daughter, Claire, stopped by Webb at the end of their two-week vacation in Australia. Kathy wanted to show Claire where she had once lived and worked. The night before they got together for dinner with several former faculty: Joan Presecan, Lucia Dick, Clara Soto Ivey, and Diyette Fast.
1948 • Bill Montgomery attended the Webb event in Boston last September. Bill lives in Hanover, NH, but he was in town to spend the day on his boat that is based in Boston Harbor. Pictured: Bill (center) with David Wright ’65 (L) and Director of Admission Leo Marshall (R).