Class of 1979 (35th reunion) (L-R) Row 1: Natalie Anderson Rauch, Nadine Cheek, Lou Bender, Kay Appling King, Linda Chastain Rowe Row 2: Amy Miller Braun, Linda Stewart Scott, Cindi Mercer Riley, Lee Lee Seabrook, Judy Sanders Hughes, Rebekah Tuten McClain, Jackie Webb Bullard Row 3: Robbie Edge Stancil, Catherine Haye Sauter, Sally Anderson Hemingway, Anita Marchman, Theresa McKenna, Sarah Johnston Miller, Loisanne Tatum Robins Row 4: Katherine Breland Bradley, Gail Bacon Ford, Denise Sarver Jewell, Carol Ake, Sherrie Shellard O’Hara, Lauretta Elliott Garrett, Lynne Anthoine Hueglin, Margaret Dilbeck Garland
Loisanne Tatum Robins ’79 of Englewood, FL, will retire in June 2014 after teaching choral music for 35 years in Florida – the last 18 years at the Pine View School for the Gifted. Her current high school choir gave a concert at Carnegie Hall in March. Loisanne has a WESLEYAN FIRST as the first choral director at the Pine View School! Linda Chastain Rowe ’79 is the office manager at Lawrenceville First Christian Church and lives in Dacula, GA. “We live in San Antonio, TX, compliments of the U.S. Army. My husband, Art, will retire in the next couple of years and we’ll stay in TX. I ‘retired’ from teaching in 2001 and have enjoyed volunteering in our church and with the military community. Daughter Valerie has our grandson, Toby (3 1/2), and is expecting our 2nd grandchild in October. Son Andrew is getting married this summer,” reports Linda Stewart Scott ’79.
1980s
In June, the Golden Isles YMCA held its annual Tribute to Women Leaders luncheon at the Jekyll Island Convention Center where Rhonda Helton Hambright ’82 of St. Simons Island, GA, was honored. YMCA member Debbie Hackett Brown ’90 of Brunswick, GA, writes “I am so proud that a Wesleyanne was among this year’s group of honorees.”
1984 (30th Reunion)
It was a “Hoddy Toddy” weekend for the Class of 1984 when they returned to Wesleyan for Alumnae Weekend. Our thanks to Reunion Chair Patricia Sterling Brzezinski, and to Co-Chair Jo Duke, who also keep the class facebook page updated with reunion news. Amanda Jacobs received the 2014 Alumnae Award for Distinguished Achievement in a Profession and wrote a musical score based on a poem by Kay Stripling Byer ’66 that was performed during the Celebration Concert. Class parties returned to favorite reunion haunts - Gray Goose and CJ’s Sports Bar and Grille – where classmates celebrated with GK “tales of old.” “It is with great sorrow that we lost my sister, Linda Hughes ’84, early in January,” writes Celia Hughes Hohnadel ’86 of Warner Robins, GA. “Those of you who knew her know what a happy soul she was and how much her presence will be missed. Linda spent her whole life teaching others and medically retired from the Bibb County School System after 27 years. Her family wants to thank all of you who kept in touch with her to the end, sending words of encouragement and love.” (See Sympathy) Leesa D. Akins ’87 and Roger L. Flora were married on March 8, 2014, in the Kellett Chapel of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. A reception followed and was held at 103 West in Atlanta. The
couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Barcelona and Paris, where Roger had proposed in July 2013 at the top the Eiffel Tower! The Floras’ now reside in Atlanta. (See Marriages) Amanda Blakey Jacobsen ’88 of Canton, GA is a new mother. “Kathleen Anne (named for my now-deceased mother) was born September 27, 2013. In March, Kathleen and I enjoyed attending the Sisterhood Social in Atlanta. (See Births)
1989
(25th Reunion) What do you get when you mix silver and red? A perfect Red Pirate Silver Anniversary Reunion! Thanks to Reunion Chair Tracy Ward Tilley, Pirates set sail from around the country to return to campus and reconnect with classmates. Talented musicians Denise Cheek Brown (soprano) and Julia Baker Huster (piano) teamed up at the Celebration Concert to the delight of class members. Debbie Stevenson Moses received the 2014 Alumnae Award for Distinguished Service to Wesleyan, amidst Pirate cheers and tears. The class party was the perfect place to experience even more treasured moments of Wesleyan friendship. 25 years? Who’s counting! Terri Futch Blocker ’89 of Glennville, GA, aka “Chaw” enjoyed catching up with dear Pirate friends at reunion. She and husband Adrian will celebrate 25 years of marriage on
June 11th. Son Dan (20) is at Georgia Southern University majoring in computer science. Son Drew (16) is 6’5” and 320 and has finally decided to play on his varsity football team stay tuned for a State Championship! Daughter Tori (14) plays softball and is contemplating whether or not Wesleyan will be the place for her. Terri still teaches 5th grade science at Reidsville Elementary. Last year she was chosen as a WTOC Top Teacher. She is excited about Tattnall county twins, Valerie and Victoria Clower, playing softball for the Wesleyan Wolves this fall. Terri brought them to scholarship weekend where they were both awarded scholarships! Susan Fay Flowers ’89 and husband Ed of Bradenton, FL, enjoyed some extra time at reunion with Tanya Wade ’89 and husband Jonathan. “We introduced Jonathan to a Gooseburger at the Grey Goose!” writes Susan. Susan has a WESLEYAN FIRST - as the first Wesleyanne to qualify and compete for a spot on the American Kennel Club’s Team USA that competes in Europe at the World Agility Championships. Ed, Susan, and their cocker spaniel “Boxster” flew to Minnesota the weekend after reunion for the tryouts. Although they didn’t make the team, it was rewarding to do well and to compete in such an exciting environment. Mom Sally Bone Fay ’65, and several Pirate classmates watched on the live stream and cheered for them. Susan looks forward to returning to the tryouts again next year. Wesleyan Magazine Summer 2014