‘48, ‘38, ‘43 which is great; but still, my eyes have not felt 100%. This summer, I went north to my home on Cape Cod as I usually do. I had lots of fun! It was a hot one, as it was all over the country, but we were lucky to escape the hurricanes, and, in particular, tropical storm Sandy. In July, I ended up with cellulitis due to a couple of what started out as two minor, little scrapes on one of my legs. Then, the doctor thought I had Lyme disease, but even after some blood tests, was not able to make a positive diagnosis. I came back to Florida in mid-September, and now, most of the snowbirds and my friends are back, so life is getting busy. The horse shows, polo, etc., will be starting soon, too. Meantime, I’m still riding my horse which most people think is amazing at my age of 84. It seems perfectly natural to me, however, as I’ve ridden all of my life! I still have my big, beautiful white “Sammie” dog, so ‘life is great!’”
1948
After 15 years, FalconGuides, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press, has released a 2nd edition of Walking Portland, Oregon by Sybilla Avery Cook. This compact and informative guidebook by Avery, a freelance writer and former library media specialist, walks you through the best Portland has to offer. Avery has written on a variety of subjects for magazines, including book reviews, travel, and humor and is the author of many books.
1953
Miriam Graves Kenney writes, “Looking forward to begin celebrating the 125th
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year with ’53 classmates at our 60th Reunion!” Deborah Willman Pierce writes, “We’re fortunate! Still able to enjoy skiing (70 days this past winter) and summer on a Maine Island. Family is nearby so very much a part of our lives.”
1958
Susan Bell Wheeler writes, “A second grandchild arrived last September, named Annalee, to my youngest child Kelly; their first child, Gary, is approaching five years old. I’m working on creating sustainability to my home with vegetable and herb/flower gardening. Working at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is also a wonderful challenge as well.”
1962
While in France, Brooke Kaufman and Liz Shepard ‘69 visited Chenonceau together in the Loire Valley. Brooke also plans on visiting the “Wheeler House” in Giverny during her travels. Brooke and Liz met 6 years ago while waiting for a plane to Paris. It wasn’t until 3-4 months into their friendship that they both realized the Wheeler connection! (See photo above.)
Deborah Owen writes, “While my class was celebrating our 50th reunion, I was traveling in Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic with my partner, Steve Salidas. We visited with Sisi EhrenbergHassen König ‘61 and her husband, Heinz, who live outside Vienna. They showed us all the sights in beautiful Vienna and Salzburg. We also visited Sisi’s mother who is 95 years young! Sisi Now & Then @ Wheeler
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was the first American Field Service student at Wheeler. She was sponsored by the Social Service organization. My sister, Marty Owen Moore ‘60 was President of Social Service in her senior year when the plans were made and funds generated to sponsor Sisi. Our family volunteered to be the host family, and Sisi lived with us during the school year 1960 - 1961. It was a wonderful experience. In the photo, taken in Salzburg, Austria, are, from left to right, Steve Salidas, Debbie Owen, Sisi Ehrenberg-Hassen König, and Heinz König.”
1963
Patience Peck writes, “I live five minutes from the beach in Narragansett in a really nice apartment. I am retired and try to spend as much time as I can working on my studio creating in pastels, drawing and making collages. I am in group shows several times a year. I am divorced, with no children, and comfortable/happy on my own. I give private art lessons and spend lots of time with my bichon frise, Jesse. I hope to see many of you at the Reunion.” (See photo above.)
1969
Elizabeth West writes, “My latest project owes something to the spirit of our school’s feminist founder, Mary C. Wheeler. It’s a documentary called MAKERS: Women Who Make America, and is about the modern women’s movement. The doc, which aired as a three hour special on PBS this February, is now streaming at www.makers.com, — read more on next page 41