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last three years of high school at Concord, I remain attached to my Winsor class. Something special about the school and my classmates.
1967 A n n e L ave r ack Gall i va n
A tough campaign in 2012 got me a seat in the Vermont legislature, then another one in 2014 had me giving up that seat. Since then, we have taken our camping van on a 5-week tour of the Southwest, and will aim for Newfoundland this spring. September will take us to northern national parks and on to Oregon for our youngest son’s wedding. This October we went to San Francisco to greet our first grandchild, and Christmas will allow our family to visit in Tahoe and enjoy beautiful 3-month old Louise. I spend lots of time on mentoring, both organizationally and individually, and I am working with a group to increase women’s roles in local leadership and political representation. Life is good. M a r i a n n e Ge r sdor f
Having retired in 2013, I took up music again and am member of a choir and an ensemble of flutes. We perform in a church and in homes for disabled or senior citizens. Recently, I joined a group of persons who help the numerous refugees who have arrived in Hannover, Germany. Travelling still is one of my passions, I visit art exhibitions, go biking at the coast and hiking in the mountains. With my husband, I travel to other countries to enjoy culture monuments and nature. Glad to say, both husband and I are in good health.
1969 M a r y At k i n s o n
I’m so exited to announce that my children’s book “Owl Girl” is
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now available through your local bookseller, Amazon, or my website, www. maryatkinson. net. I recently moved from Massachusetts to live in Maine The cover of Mary full time. I’m Atkinson’s new chilhaving fun dren’s book, “Owl spending the Girl.” word about “Owl Girl” through school and library visits. If you’re passing through Portland or Stoneham, Maine, let me know!
husband, Peter, on the coast of Maine.
1972 Jane Frank Siewers
Two years ago we relocated happily to Durham, NC. After years as a teacher and a couple of too quiet years in “retirement,” I have become a Guardian ad Litem (CASA in some states) representing children in foster care. Some of my happiest years and fondest memories are of my time at Winsor—as a student, teacher, and administrator. I look forward to our next reunion!
1974
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Giselle L imentani
I still have photos to email from the 2014 reunion! It was a great time. I hope more of you will come to the 50th. This summer, I took 10 days to go to North Cape and Lapland with one daughter, Antonia (27). It was fabulous to learn more about WWII in Arctic Scandinavia, about the Sami, and see reindeer. This fall, I went to the UK for a godson’s 18th birthday celebration and to see old friends in Denmark and Sweden, where I had a good visit with Louise Bergfelt ’69. I promise to finally send those photos via email from the reunion lunch at Joan’s!
Retirement agrees with me. I am relieved to leave behind long hours, high intensity multi-tasking, and the adrenaline-fed problem solving of my career. What surprises me most is realizing how much I have missed the company of women. After spending 40 years in the maledominated world of chemistry, I am enjoying my first knitting group and book club. I have a mostly chemicalfree vegetable garden, got a Tesla, installed solar panels, work out and attend yoga classes. I marvel at the foresight of Miss Winsor at a time when women typically had a different role in society. My Winsor education was key to my having a successful and meaningful career, and that career has enabled me to have the freedom to enjoy this next stage of life.
1971 M ary Barnes
Acknowledging our graduation was 45 years ago is not easy. I still vividly remember slamming Mr. Sibley’s door, laughing in the art studio with Mr. Rogers, and running down the playing field with Alice Agoos ’71 at my side. Our very privileged lives in the United States continue to roll along as the struggles around the globe mount. I am still making art, about to be a grandparent and enjoying a wonderful partnership with my
1981 Eiblis Gold ings
I have transitioned into a fun position at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham’s finance and compliance offices. I have overseen elevator and bathroom demos (and replacements), participated in emergency preparedness drills, staff
recognition ambushes, and appeared in training videos and publicity photoshoots. I have held in my hand a Red Sox championship ring, organized board of trustee meetings/ retreats, and been impressed by the team now in place in this increasingly reputable (in a *good* way) hospital! I run recreational agility and hike with my dogs, paint (acrylic), canoe/kayak, and travel. Good Health and balance to all!
1985 O c tav ia K in ca id
A big job change to a new hospital system in 2015 meant a move from our home of 15 years. We are now (back) in Evanston, IL (home of my undergrad alma mater Northwestern). I enjoy connecting with fellow Winsor alumnae on Faceook—they always have such interesting things to say and share! Debo r a h W in kle r
Hi everyone, I’m still happily teaching math at Brookline High School. The kids are getting bigger, now 10, 11 and almost 14. I can’t believe I’ll have one in high school next year. It was great to see some people at the last reunion. Hope to see more soon.
1986 Che r yl Spe n ce r
After 18 years in fundraising and development, I’ve decided to change careers and become a health and wellness coach. Back in school pursuing a Masters of Arts at Maryland University of Integrative Health and loving on my lovely pups, Osita and Izzy and the feline pack supervisor, Monkey. Coaching brings me back to my first careers as a counselor and healer and I am looking forward to developing wellness programs for underserved peooples: low-income and communities of color, LGBT individuals and non-profit profes-
sionals. Health and wellness is very much a social justice issue.
1989 Je n n ife r Hoffman
I recently moved back to the States after living in Rome for 22 years. I have been transferred by Astaldi, to open up the Washington, D.C. office. I am in charge of multilateral relations and business development. We are living in Georgetown and my children, William and Victoria, are attending the Washington International School (8th and 6th grades). Although the United States has changed incredibly since I left in June 1993, I am still convinced that the education that one can obtain here is top notch. I am grateful to have attended Winsor and for the values and skills I learned during my eight years there. What I treasure most however, from Winsor, are the friendships that I made and have kept strong throughout all of these years! So, please come visit!
1992 Sar a h Newto n
I am happy to share that my wife, Francesca Pisa, and I adopted our son, Samuel Hudson Newton Pisa, in late June. We were at the hospital for his birth, and he came straight home with us three days later! We’ve had a magical summer and fall getting to know him. It is such a joy to witness every moment unfold in his world of wonder. I must say we are enjoying every second of parenthood!
1995 B e th K ea n ey F ols om
It was such a thrill to see everyone at our 20th reunion in May! The Class of 1995 is changing the world in so many varied and fascinating ways! I am enjoying my new job as director of Christian education at St. Paul’s
Church in Natick, where I work with youth from preschool all the way through twelfth grade, including my daughter Maggie, 11, and my son Nate, 3. We recently had the pleasure of getting together with Shamila Khetarpal ’95 and her family at her daughter’s birthday party. I’m hoping to keep up the connections I renewed with my classmates at Reunion! M a r ia h S i ebe r S i x k i lle r
It was wonderful to be with fellow alumnae earlier this year—our best reunion yet and a genuinely fun time! My husband Casey and I have our hands full with three kiddos—Anna (6), Sam (almost 4), and Will (18 months). D.C. is definitely home now after almost 17 years here. After more than 10 years working on national security policy on Capitol Hill, I left in early 2014 to join Casey at Sixkiller Consulting, where we work for great clients in both the public and private sector. I stay in close touch with Melanie Kahn ’95 and Julie Rath ’95. Best wishes to all of you and your families!
1996 Sar a h M elvo i n B r i di c h
Jeff, the kids (Ben and Maya, ages 7 and 6), and I continue to enjoy life in Denver, Colorado. Jeff is still with the Colorado Rockies and I remain committed to finding ways to improve the public education system. When not driving from baseball practice to gymnastics to music, I am currently researching the challenges school leaders experience when opening new public schools in the Denver area. I have also reconnected with the Facing History and Ourselves organization and am thrilled it continues to support students well now just as it did when we were students.
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