CLASS NOTES
Emily Cobb ’40 writes: For some reason I seem to have been selected to outlive all of my Cambridge School of Weston friends — and so, I push on and on and on ... . Then suddenly, another year has passed. At least I still have my memories — if not my friends. Margaret Colt Domini ’44 writes: I have very fond memories of CSW. Now my daughter’s daughter-in-law, Barrett Grizzard, teaches art there in the summer. Small world! Lindsay P. Ellms ’44 writes: I currently visit the Arnold Arboretum and the veterans hospital in West Roxbury for checkups: better than expected. To keep me optimistic, I sing in a glee club, I’m building a stock portfolio, I study military events and politics, I plant a tomato garden and I buy my grandkids “used” cars.
Ruth Okamoto Nagano ’45 writes: After retiring from the health department where I worked as a microbiologist, I’ve been traveling a lot. Not sightseeing, but attending concerts conducted by my son, Kent. He’s the music director of the Montreal Symphony, the Hamburg Symphony in Germany and the Goteborg Symphony in Sweden.
Richard Colten ’50 writes: As I approach 86 years of age, I look back with great pleasure to my four years at CSW. Nice to see how our school has become one of the best in the U.S. Mary Swope ’51 writes: Still happily ensconced in my little house with my big cat, enjoying life in San Francisco: my friends, coffee houses, writing, photography. And I have self published “My Summer Vacation.” Life is good! Joanne Heit Bertrand ’54 writes: Hi, to the Class of 1954. This Christmas seemed empty without Connie’s letter. Would love to hear from all — maybe a round-robin letter?
World-renowned music director, Kent Nagano, and his proud mother, Ruth Okamoto (Nagano) ’45. Kent Nagano is currently the music director of the Montreal Symphony and the Hamburg Philharmonic.
Robert L. Frigoletto ’54 writes: We 54s miss Connie White, the backbone of our class strength. So, gang, what are we to do? I don’t do texting, but would love to talk. We are all getting older (and that’s good most of the days). Just wanted you to know that I’m in Florida for the winter playing bocce, pickle ball and golf (gave up tennis mostly) and received a birthday present last year — a pacemaker. Mind you, I’m still competitive at 81, and every new day is a gift. I am glad to read that the school is doing well; that Jane Moulding sure is a good one.
Sarah Preston Carleton ’56 writes: At age 77, 60 years out of high school, I think back on a life of surprises, discoveries, adventures, challenges, heartbreaks, mostly good health and countless blessings. Making art (drawing, painting, mixed media), teaching, friendships, community involvements, political activism, raising a daughter and two sons, grandparenting five grandsons and two granddaughters (and all their significant others), keeping “fit” and traveling around the world have kept me very busy. Maria Gerschenkron Dawidoff ’56 writes: I was very active during the 2016 political season. The result of the election was hugely disappointing and its aftermath is too horrible to contemplate, but that won’t stop me from keeping active and involved. I’m making calls to senators in Washington and writing letters to editors. At least we in New Hampshire sent four wonderful candidates down to Washington. Otherwise, I keep busy in various ways and enjoy my children and grandchildren. Beatrice Bolt Scribner ’57 writes: Continuing to enjoy retirement in Wellfleet on Cape Cod, a mecca of culture and wonderful people. Always grateful to Hall Sproul for giving me so much music, leading me towards a second career as a singer and songwriter. Bill Kargman ’57 writes: My wife Lynn and I have been living in Cambridge for the past 50 years. We have two daughters, Kathryn and Kimberly. Both of them attended the BB&N middle school during that time Jane Moulding was head of school. When I learned of Jane’s appointment to head of CSW I was thrilled. I have stayed in contact with her over the years and observed that she has