Class of 1996 (15th reunion) (L to R) Row 1: Valerie Huron Brewer,Yehudi Self-Medlin, Misty Rodriguez Gatland, Aimee Morris Lashley, Sherry Neal (with Latha) Row 2: Joy Mastrangelo Kaczor, Lisa Hullender Filkins, Teraye Jefferson Law, Kathy Worley Hammes, Stefanie Miller Kitelynn Row 3: Kristin Conley Lamble, Beth Hodges McKeever, Jena Frazier Passut, Heather Preuss Kent, Melissa McDuffie Cobb, Elizabeth Bowling, Marnie Morris Tanner
ever - 35 years after graduating and
a week after she was married! (See
in Japan, I contacted (via email) Rieko
Marriages)
O. Takenaka ’78 who contacted
Camille Herndon Ward ’76 lives
“Although disheartened by disasters
Kayoko Shinzato-Kitamura ’78
in Alpharetta, GA, with her husband,
who then passed on my concern to
Brad. They have two sons, ages 25 and
Wesleyan sisters,” reports Janet Keys
21, but they also enjoy “being empty-
’78. “I was grateful that all are alive.
nesters; filling our time with travel,
Blessed be the tie that binds!”
motorcycle riding and work.” Camille,
a library media specialist at Freedom
school psychologist,” reports Sara Jane
Middle School in Canton, GA, earned
Overstreet ’78. “Now I will continue
a master’s degree in music education
to teach human services at Mercer
at Georgia State University and an
University in Macon. The children
education specialist degree from
are grown, the elders have passed,
Piedmont College.
and I have time to go back to school
Lucia Chapman Carr ’77 is the
new marketing and community
“I’ve just retired after 30 years as a
myself! I also spend lots of time doing genealogy.”
relations coordinator at Blair House
“My daughter, Christine, is
Senior Living (formerly The Villas at
attending college at Richmond
College Hill), a senior living residential
University - London, England, and
facility in Macon. Lucia previously
will graduate May 2012,” writes Laura
served as marketing director of
“Beth” Perdue ’78. Beth’s son, Patrick,
Samhain Publishing Ltd in Macon,
graduated from Reservoir High School
an e-book publishing company. She is
June 2011.
a member of the City of Macon Fort
Hawkins Commission and Save-A-Pet
Friday the 13th in August, but I think it
Humane Society board of directors.
is good luck!” reports Cathy Bradach
Congratulations to Kathy A.
“My daughter, Deborah, eloped on
Rockoff ’78 from Woodstock, GA. Kudos to Nadine Cheek Whitney
Bradley ’78 of Register, GA, recipient
of Mercer University Press’ first Will
’79, chair of the music department
D. Campbell Award for Creative Non-
at Wesleyan, who performed on
Fiction. The announcement was made
stage seven times during the 175th
at the Annual Authors’ Luncheon in
Celebration Concert as either
Atlanta in December 2010. Her manu-
accompanist, mezzo-soprano, or
script, Breathing and Walking Around:
as director of The Wesleyannes!
Meditations on a Life, was chosen as the
Alumnae enjoyed her signature
winner of the competition.
rendition of “Habanera” from
Dr. Janet E. Rumler Brooks ’78 lives in Simpsonville, SC, and teaches special needs students for the Greenville County School District. 62
1980s “The bonds of sisterhood have meant more to me these past few months than ever before!” writes Susan Robertson Jaeger ’80 of Jacksonville, FL. “I am going through treatment for a rare form of cancer - salivary gland cancer. My Wesleyan sisters, including those I did not know that well, have been a HUGE source of support and encouragement through cards, emails, guest book entries on my Caring Bridge page and even long distance meal delivery! I realize how many people I have always taken for granted! Wesleyannes are definitely a special group.”
Alumnae enjoyed hearing Jeanne
Luke Longerbeam ’80, mezzosoprano, perform at the 175th Celebration Concert during Alumnae Weekend. Jeanne closed the concert with a great rendition of “Somewhere” from West Side Story.
Diana Jones Williams ’80 recently
joined the staff of State Bank & Trust Co. and was promoted to vice president. She is the branch manager at the Walnut Street branch in Macon.
“I’m a retired teacher now!”
exclaims Elizabeth Reed Puckett ’81. “I loved teaching middle grades, but it is fun to be able to be at home with my husband. I had been substituting quite a bit in several schools in Macon. I am so proud of Wesleyan!”
Carmen. Nadine also served as emcee of the concert.
of ’81 as Reunion Co-Chairs Nancy Sinnott Parker and Shirley Weihman welcomed Pirates back to campus for a 30 year celebration. Classmates cheered at the annual meeting for two of their own - Alumnae Award recipients Stephanie Parker, attorney, and Caroline Thomas, soprano, who sang in honor of the College’s 175th Anniversary. More cheers were heard at Chili’s when Pirates met for class party treats and shared “treasured” tales.
completing her master’s degree in international relations at the International University of Japan in Niigata prefecture. I am a licensed professional counselor practicing in Gwinnett and Forsyth Counties,” writes Jo Cheezem Abney ’81 from Sugar Hill, GA. A middle school special ed teacher at Ft. Benning, GA, Molly O. Burleson ’81 lives in Auburn, AL, close to her parents. “My oldest son lives with me along with my ‘other’ children, Pooky Girl and Lula Belle (my chihuahuas). I’m very happily divorced!” “Loved seeing everyone at reunion. Gene and I moved to Grayson, GA, (near Lawrenceville) several years ago. My twins, David and Elizabeth, turned 16 on May 2. Life is good!” reports Cynthia Cobb ’81.
1981 (30th Reunion) “Let’s give them something to cheer about” was the mantra of the Class
“My daughter, Sylvia, graduated
in the Pirate Class of 2009 and is
“Our oldest daughter, Katie,
graduated from the University of Florida in August 2010 and works at the King & Prince Resort on St. Simons