Class of 1964 (45th reunion) (L to R) Row 1: Dottie Groh Cutler, Mary Helen Johnson, Brenda Lee Barclay, Janice Rich Rentz, Harriette James Simmons, Mary Helen Hall Ringe, Loutricia Carter Stephens, Emma Jo Jones Ploeger Row 2: Paula McWhorter Judd, Sally Hutchinson Vermillion, Sissy Sims, Lorinda Lou Beller, Madelaine Mackoul Cosgrove, Carol “Moon” Burt. Row 3: Elizabeth Hartley Filliat, Linda Eaker Hall, Barbara Abercrombie, Peggy Pierce Chandler, Suzanne Gosnell Joye, Susan Lillyman Hyland Row 4: Amy Meyer Orr, Glenda Barrett Bull, Nancy Van Aken Marti, Rosalyn Moye Forsyth, Andrea Moody, Mary Helen Pope Daniel, Mary Russell “Rusty” George, Agnes Albright.
surrounding the death of her seeing eye guide dog, Ruby. “After years in Yorktown, VA, I remarried and moved to New England where my husband, Phil, and I are affiliated with Historic Deerfield, Inc., in Deerfield, MA. Together, we have four children and two grandsons. Would love to hear from you!” writes Elizabeth Fuller Zea ’65. A note from poet Kathryn “Kay” Stripling Byer ’66 says that she and her husband traveled to Hungary for two weeks last October for the European premiere of the “Alma Cantata” (composer Harold Schiffnan) based on her book, Wildwood Flower. The concert took place in Gyor, Hungary. Details on kathrynstriplingbyer.blogspot.com. Jo An Johnson Chewning ’66 lives in Lawrenceville, GA, and serves as the Regent of the William Day Chapter NSDAR; the Senior State Secretary of the Georgia Society, Children of the American Revolution; the Registrar of Atlanta Chapter 18, United Daughters of the Confederacy; and is Historian for the Georgia Society SAR Color Guard. Suitemates Jo An Johnson Chewning ’66, Marsha McDonald Godsey ’66, Mary Towers Weese ’66 and Suzanne Spence Joyce ’66 try to get together at least once a year, depending on health and other commitments. Suzanne and “Petal” Gibbons Montis ’66 see each other when Suzanne visits her son and his family - Jack, Cathy, and Liam Turbiville in Savannah. Barbara Sneden Exum ’66 and family met Suzanne and Thom in Carolina Beach, NC, for lunch when the Exums were there for a family wedding,” reports Suzanne from Wilmington, NC. From Corryton, TN, Cile Adams Mathews ’66 shares news of her retirement in December 2008, after serving for 21 years as president and 50
CEO of The Florence Crittenton Agency, Inc. “I am looking forward to a slower pace, but plan to stay active with my 3 year old granddaughter, Hannah, and volunteer work.” “We are having a great time in our retirement,” writes Charlotte Smith Pfeiffer ’66. She and Pete have moved to Decatur, GA. Proud grandmother Jean Gilbert Witcher ’66 of Snellville, GA, has a new granddaughter – this makes three! In Marietta, GA, Sally Farren Benoy ’67 says she has retired “again” to help with her grandson (2), as her son and daughter-in-law relocate to Georgia. Curt and Flo Williams Douglas ’67 of Milledgeville, GA, welcomed a new granddaughter. Harper Douglas was born February 6, 2009, to their son and his wife, Art and Katie; she joins big sister Emma Kate. Congratulations, Flo, and thank you for serving as Alumnae Weekend chair on the Board of Managers of the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association for the past three years. Dale J. Harris ’67 lives in Jacksonville, FL, and is proud of her new grandmother status. Grandson Zack turned one in February. In Macon, Susan Kirvin Ogburn ’67 says “life is good.” “Chuck and I have six grandchildren - added two more grandsons in 2008 and one in February 2009. We are blessed!” “My father died October 9, 2008. He and my mother were so pleased with my selection of Wesleyan. They thought Wesleyan was perfect for their daughter and I could not agree more, writes Kay “Kasey” Carneal Phillips ’67 from Opelika, AL. (See Sympathy.) To celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, Jery and Cheryl Grantham Fee ’68 of Houston, TX, took a trip to Egypt in April.
“Having retired from the elementary principalship in 2005, I am now teaching full time at Columbus State University in early childhood education. Our two boys are grown and very happily married. We have two grandsons and one granddaughter that we hope will go to Wesleyan someday,” reports Elizabeth “Betty” Smith Hipps ’68 from Columbus, GA. Vicki Page Jaus ’68 was promoted to assistant dean of the College of Education at University of North Carolina - Charlotte. “It’s been more than two years since my heart transplant. I’m looking forward to our next reunion. Barbara Ann Bryant ’67 and I talk at least once a week. If anyone gets to Fernandina Beach, please contact me,” writes Laura Byington Ludman ’68. Anne Spring ’68 lives in Decatur, GA. She has four adult children and three grandchildren. Anne has been a public school teacher for the last ten years. She is also a published poet and is working on her first volume of poetry.
1969 (40th Reunion)
“Go Pirates!” says Class Reunion Chair Dell Hitchcock Bailey ’69 of Dalton, GA, who writes, “The Class of 1969 had a wonderful reunion weekend. My Co-Chair, Diana Hall Richardson ’69, and I had so much fun planning our Friday night party at the home of Gena Ware Wilson ’69, and our Saturday night get-together at the LaQuinta Inn. Nancy Greer ’69 served as a great class liaison for our funtastic 40th.” On a personal note - I stay busy with our three girls and our two grandsons. Natalie and Dave have Noah, who will be 2 in August ’09. Melissa is getting her doctorate in psychology in Chicago. Allison and Brandon’s son, Griffin, turned 2 in April (’09).
In 2007 Alice Pennington Beasley ’69 retired (taught high school social studies for 29.4 years). “It was a wonderful career. Since then I have been working part-time for McGrawHill in the Glencoe textbook division for the NC western representative. I visit schools, help with presentations, etc. It keeps me involved and yet I have plenty of time to enjoy living on Lake Norman, which is near Charlotte. Boots retired from the Chevrolet business and has gotten his captain’s license. He drives a cruise/tour boat on the lake and loves it! Our son lives in Raleigh, works for a Chevrolet dealership, and is not married. Give my love to everyone at reunion!” Sharon Malone Boyd ’69 lives in Duluth, GA, and teaches voice at the Conservatory of Music at First Redeemer Church in Alpharetta. She has a music ministry for seniors performing at churches and at senior resident facilities. She and Randy travel to Seattle to visit their daughter, Wendy, and grandson Tyler (6). Lou Ellen Semler Boyes ’69 of Juno Isles, FL, reports, “Opened a new location center in the Health Dept. Traveled in the states this year – kayaked in the San Juan Islands off Seattle and was inspired by a whole pod of Orca whales!” Charles and Cathy Mettetal Caskey ’69 love to travel. They spent their 40th anniversary in Hawaii–one week on Kauai and ten days on Maui. Cathy has lived in sunny Arizona for ten years and has been teaching for 40 years. “I’m still not ready to retire!” She retired from teaching in 2000 and her husband took Sr. Judge status last year, so now Dale Parker Craig ’69 and Hal spend time traveling, going to their vacation home on St. Simons Island, and, most importantly, babysitting for grandchildren –