Class Notes

                                                                              

1933	1945	1948	1952	1957	1959	1961
1962	1976	1977	1979	1980	1985	1987
1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994
1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2002
2003	2004	2006

 

1933   75 Year Reunion!  June 6-8, 2008

John Porter writes, “I graduated from Brewster Class 1933. We have moved back to Manchester, Massachusetts, where we lived for a number of years. We lived in Florida for 31 years but our families wanted us back for our old age. I am 93 and my wife Rosemary is 82. Hopefully we can visit at Brewster this next summer.”

 

1945

Muriel Beach is president of the NY Statewide Senior Action Council, NYC Chapter.  She is also very active in the Older Woman's League "OWL", The Gray Panthers, and she is on the Manhattan Borough Presidents Committee on Aging.  She recently celebrated her 80th birthday The theme was "The Big 8  0 and Still on the Go!"

 

1948   60 Year Reunion!  June 6-8, 2008

Joe Ford is serving his 30th year as a selectman in Lee, New Hampshire.

1952

Muriel Massey of Alexandria, Virginia, writes that she “enjoyed a great time/reunion with Class of  ‘52 members (55th reunion!) present at the Coppins’ camp on Lake Wentworth this past June. How time flies! For anyone who wasn't there, I am now living in a senior retirement center near two of my children (Gary and Bill) and three of  seven grandchildren. Would be glad to chat with anyone – online (mumassey@yahoo.com) or the phone.”

1957

Margery Gagne writes,  “So sorry I missed our 50th reunion!  Had planned to go but my aunt, aged 95, died (the last of that generation), and I had to go to the service. Then my husband had a major heart attack on August 15 with numerous complications. I would love Brewster visitors.” Carolyn Roth writes, “Wayne and I celebrated our 35th anniversary in June 2007 by moving from our mountain paradise in Boulder, Colorado, to the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County California. We are enjoying many new experiences in this beautiful area and especially appreciate the warmer climate.”

1959

Gail “Bunny” McLeod writes, “I just wanted to share that my book Who Says Kids Can’t Fight Global Warming, which I co-authored with Patrick Harrison, hit the number one spot on the bestseller list in four different catagories on Amazon.com on October 2007, exactly one month after being offered for sale. The book is already on its second printing and the publisher has already approached me about a second and third book. I am absolutely thrilled and wanted to share this with my Brewster family.”

1961

Emery Trowbridge writes, “I couldn’t stay retired, so I took a position as a visiting professor of management at Alcorn State University in Natchez, Mississippi. Thanks to online classes I visit Natchez once a week. The remainder is spent in Ocean Springs or traveling about the country (mostly Arizona) by our Tahoe.”

1962

Jeanne Morrison writes, “I’m beginning to think about a 50-year reunion. Lots of people I’d love to see. Let’s get together.”

1976

Scott Elmer was married on June 7, 2007, to Claire. “We have no children but three dependents - one dog, Buddy, and two cats, Sandi and Mondae.”

1977

Rob Spano wishes the best of health and prosperity to all!

 

1979

Janet Yarbrough-Moody writes, “It has been such a long time since I have been in contact with anyone from Brewster. I miss speaking with Mr. Smith, Mr. Wooden, Hoopes, and so many others. It is funny how I always seem to come back and check on Brewster people from time to time. My life has seen so many changes in the past two years. I ended an 18-year relationship, found an incredible man, all my pets (three cats and one Dalmation) passed, and my mother passed. My massage therapy and personal training career has prospered. I finished a 60-mile breast cancer walk and have just recently run my first 15K (without any training). I have such abundance and love in my life that every day I wake and just try to remember how lucky I am. Anyway, I would love to hear from  Brewster or any of my fellow schoolmates, as I do miss knowing how life has been since 1979.  Also, if any classmates are in Miami, I would love to touch base. Hope all is well with you and yours.”

1980

Larry Reaven wrote that he has a new wife, Jen, and that he is “still running a golf club, still playing under scratch golf. He bought a horse stable and four horses, one buckskin, two paints, and a stud. My oldest daughter is graduating college in 2008. Hey to Dave Ruben! Go Bucks!  Hoopes, hope all is well with you. Has been a long/short 27 years!”

1985

Holly Moulton-Whall writes that it is a “big change living in Southeast Florida - Gotta say I don’t miss Northeast winters! Continue to work as a child and adolescent psychotherapist, riding my horse, and having a great time with my husband Tony and 7 year-old son Noah. I would love to hear from any old friends. Re-connecting feels really good. Nancy L., Liz E., Alison B., Karen F., Steph M., the three Johns and Peter Bruce – give me a shout!  anthonywhall@bellsouth.net”

1987

Tamah French-Proops has two children: Lincoln, 5, and Morgan, 1. George Ide writes “Hope everyone is doing well. I’ve been busy with my packaging company, Burch Bottle. That has not kept me nearly as busy as my three girls, all under the age of 4. The youngest was 1 in December. I would love to hear from all my old friends. Drop me an e-mail ! (GPIIV@aol.com) or call. P.S. Let's see some more Class Notes!”

1988  20 Year Reunion!  June 6-8, 2008

Orlando Vandross returned to campus to be the guest speaker at this year's Trey Whitfield '89 Memorial Lecture on January 21, 2008.  Orlando is looking forward to attending his 20th Reunion in June. He is currently the associate head coach for the Boston Univeristy men's basketball team.  Ellie Beckwith-McManus graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University and has four children. “We just moved to Ohio. We are enjoying it more than we imagined. We live right on the river and the kids have adjusted well.” Tom Price writes, “I am currently employed with Accenture National Security Services, LLC, outside Washington, D.C., doing consulting for DOD and IC clients.”   Holly Sexton is with John Hancock Annuities, wholesaling  for the Bank Channel and has moved to Tampa, Florida.

1989

Jay Howren writes that he wishes he had some exciting news, but “life just rolls on here in Richmond, Virginia. My wife Mariela and I just got back from our annual ski trip to  Whistler, British Columbia. We had a great time skiing and relaxing. I’m planning to get together with a small group from the class of  ‘89  in a few weeks. Brad Appel, Todd Willens, and Harrison Landers. Ted Latham writes, “We have relocated to Miami, and I just started a new job with Korn / Ferry International executive search. … If fellow alum are in Miami, please drop me a line.  eduardo.latham@mac.com” At the time of his submission, Tom wrote that he was expecting his third child in January.  Kristen Thorkelson had a son, Lars Thorkelson Haskins, on August 13, 2007.  “My husband Mark and I are enjoying the joys and challenges of parenthood!” Todd Willens writes, “Big changes. I am leaving the federal service (again) and moving back west. Looking forward to the new quality of life for myself and the family. DC was great for 15-plus years, but time to look toward the next stage of family life ... in Colorado. All my best!”

1990

Matt Baker writes, “Life is the same in Northfield, Illinois – cold! I hope you have a great 2008!”  Kendra (Hardie) DeSimone  is still living in Acton, Massachusetts,with her 10-year-old son Frank. She graduated from MIT with a degree in aeronautics/astronautics but didn’t have a chance to work long in that field, later becoming a mechanical engineer. Now, as a single mother, she works from home as an engineer. She says that things are good and she loves being a mom! Jon Dewoskin and his cat Rocky live in Chicago, and he visited Florida last summer with his girlfriend to see the space shuttle launch and visit family. Michael Thompson writes, “My wife Annie and I moved from Chicago to Akron, Ohio, in 1998 to be closer to both of our families. Our son Austin just turned 10 and loves playing tight-end for his football team. I hope he will get involved with lacrosse this spring. Our daughter Macy is six and is becoming quite the young lady. We share our house with five dogs and two cats. For the past four and one-half years I have been an independent insurance agent specializing in commercial insurance. My business allows me the flexibility to spend time with my family and occasionally golf. I must say that I am quite impressed with the BrewsterConnections I just received. Off the top of my head, I’d say that Boston University, Cornell University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Virginia Military Institute, and the Citadel are a very solid graduating class.”

1991

Stephanie Giacobbi was married in September 2006, and she and husband Eric Coury live in Hailey, Idaho. Stephanie is a chef and the owner of diVine, a wine shop and bistro. Her hobbies include Alpine and Nordic skiing, mountain biking, hiking, gardening, and interior design. John Gray and his wife Sue have two children: Killian, 3, and Nolan, 1 1/2. Chris Kohnen and his wife Meg and their sons Sam, 2 1/2,  and Henry, 1 ½, moved back to Cincinnati for a great job and to be close to family. “You can’t live in Paradise forever (unless you're Hoopes!)  We visited Wolfeboro this summer on a day trip. It was so much fun showing my wife and kids where I spent three of the best years of my life. I had forgotten how beautiful it is!”   Susan (Estey) and husband Rick Miller were expecting their second child (a girl) in February. They are still living in Fort Bragg in Mendocino County where Rick is a senior planner for the county’s Building Services Department. Emma, 6, who is in kindergarten, is having a fabulous year and is super excited to see her little sister. Chris Smith writes, “My wife and I just moved into a new home and are expecting our first child in June 2008.”  Andrew Weill writes, “All is great in Vermont! Biz is good – Life is better. We are planning on taking a week-long cruise . I need a break!”

1992

David Abraham moved from Washington, D.C., to New York City and writes, “I moved to NYC and work at Lehman Brothers examining political and economic events in developing countries and how they affect the bank’s investments.” Danya Chazan writes, “I’m currently living in Chicago working with the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs within Chicago Sister Cities International Program. Thank goodness I was subjected to Wolfeboro winters, or I would probably never survive them here!”

1993     15 Year Reunion!  June 6-8, 2008

Julie Fisher Feldt writes, “Doug and I live in Austin, Texas, and just had our first baby!  Blake Evan Feldt was born on September 21, 2007.  He is incredible – we are enjoying every moment! My e-mail is jef0068@yahoo.com” Keenan Jourdon writes that while he’s gone through many changes, ups and downs, since leaving Brewster, he has traveled the world playing basketball and speaks fluent Spanish. He’s off to Puerto Rico to start his eighth season on the island. He’s still playing well and hopes to keep at it another four or five years. Keenan hopes to make his 15th reunion this June. Whit Lee is married to Courtney Baker Lee and has a daughter, Sylvia Schields Lee, born February 28, 2006. “Life on the Damariscotta River is spoiling us rotten, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

1994

Mandie Giroux writes, “my husband Todd and I can’t believe it’s been over a year since we welcomed our beautiful daughter Ella Riley Giroux to the world. She turned one on February 16, and the year has just flown by so quickly. Joanna (Bolster) Constantini and Emily (Decker) Shervin scold me on a regular basis and tell me I am the worst at keeping up with pictures, and they’re right! I’ll try to send some in soon!” Andrew Ninios writes, "Marathon running has taken a back seat recently, although I’m planning to run some races this year. My new passion is indoor rock climbing. I’m also playing in league basketball and indoor soccer. I’m also volunteerin. Right now I’m mentoring a 10-year-old Latino kid through the Big Brother, Big Sister program. I will also start working at the Washington Humane Society soon. I’m still working for the same government contractor (Quality Support, Inc.) as a conference coordinator. Life is good, and I’m very happy right now. I miss Brewster, but have read about the new accomplishments and improvements  of the school. I am proud to be associated with such a fine institution.” Kelly Repicci writes, “I earned my masters in psychological counseling and education from Columbia University last year and am now a clinical supervisor at a substance abuse agency in Connecticut.” Dan Sklar writes, “It’s been a  while since I’ve posted any update but thought that my news would warrant a quick note.  I graduated from Tufts University in 1998 and then moved back home to Texas. … I work with about 300 families here in Dallas helpling them with their investments. I was married in 2001 to my beautiful bride, Sarah. Sarah and I had Sam in 2004. Sam is expecting a baby brother … and a baby sister. TWINS!  More news to come.”

1995

Jenn (Abbott) Crossman writes that she is still “living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, living life to the fullest. By the time this news is printed, I will have had my third child. I have two beautiful boys: Ian, 8, and Beckett, 3, and the baby, Taryn, my girl! I spend most of my time doing kid things, and I work as a catering coordinator at a great restaurant.”

 

1996

Mason Sears has bought a house in Portland, Maine, which he is restoring. He has a new job as a northeast sales representative for SF Marina, a Swedish-based company that produces floating concrete breakwaters and concrete docks. He recently went to a world meeting for SF Marina in Turkey.   Lindsey Sklar Whisenhunt writes, “I was married this past October 2007 to a wonderful man named Ryan Whisenhunt. We are living in Dallas and love being near our families. My brother Dan ’94 is having twins that are due in March. They will be joining their 3-year old brother Samuel.”

  1997

Bridget Buckler was engaged on October 18, 2007, at the Falls, a part of the John Hay Estate in Newbury, New Hampshire. “We will be getting married exactly one year later on October 18, 2008, in Concord, New Hampshire. Jessica Ridgeway writes,  “After a great summer, including our 10-year reunion, a trip to El Salvador, and a cross-country move, we are settling in here in Aptos. We love our cabin in the Redwoods. Seth has a great sixth grade class, and I succeeded in creating my dream job. I am working with Live Earth Farm in Watsonville, California, to create a non-profit and sustainable agricultural education program. Any suggestions for names? We also can’t wait to become a first time aunt and uncle in December! Best of all, I got to spend three days with Coralia Miller in Idaho this summer!”

 

1998   10 Year Reunion!  June 6-8, 2008

Griffin Guess was the guest speaker at a special All School Assembly on January 11, 2008.  Griffin's wife, supermodel Marisa Miller was interviewed by Brewster's Lynne Palmer, and singer/musician Cas Haley performed a few songs to a very enthusiastic audience. Tim Bixler was married in June 2006 in Westhampton, New York. “I am still working with my brother Scott, taking over a 116-year-old real estate and insurance firm in northern New Jersey outside of  New York City.”

1999

Anastasia Dukova wrote that she was a postgraduate research student at the Universit;y of Dublin, Trinity College. John Sarmanian writes, “I was previously with Ernst & Young’s audit department in the Boston area and was living in Malden, Massachusetts, with my girlfriend Kelly (now fiancée!), who also worked for E&Y. Mid-September we packed everything up and moved to the Tampa, Florida area ... kinda crazy to have a Boston guy actually leave the area but I did it. Kelly is originally from Georgia and she wanted to move back to warmer weather so after searching up and down the East Coast we settled in Clearwater, Florida. When we moved to Florida I decided to leave E&Y and take a position with a company called Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), which is an accounting and finance placement firm. I hope everything is going well up at Brewster, and I hope to visit when I come home to visit next summer. Nicole Sawyer writes, “I moved to Austin, Texas, last spring, and I am currently working for a small residential design firm. I still keep in touch with Becky Mitchell, MaryJane (Haynie) Dowling, and Miranda Clark.” Cheryl Siekmann writes, “I have three kids now: a son Cameron who will be 3 in April and twin daughters Kiley and Kaitlyn were 1 in February. My husband and I just sold our restaurant in an effort to be home more with the kids.”

2000

Tim MacIntosh was recently married to Julia and they are expecting their first child. He is the former manager of the Wilimington, Massachusetts, ice  rink, home practice facility of the Boston Bruins. He now manages all facets of the two-rink facility Tri-Town Arena in Hooksett, New Hampshire. He manages ice operations, scheduling, marketing, and sales. Tim also helps coach with adult hockey, women’s hockey, and various spring and summer leagues. Dennis McNally is finishing his master’s at Manhattanville College where he completed his undergraduate degree. Dennis is the assistant coach for the men’s ice hockey team, which he has enjoyed thoroughly. He misses his home of Prince Edward Island and plans to venture back there when he completes his degree and the season to spend time with family. Blair Pyne writes, “I have left the warmth of south Florida to the refining capital of the country, Houston. I currently work for Kirby Corp based out of Houston. Kirby transports petrochemicals and petroleum products via inland tankbarges. We operate from Corpus Christi all the way through the Mississippi River system up to Minnesota, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. I’m currently learning every aspect of the company, moving to new positions every year and gathering a good background of information. I got this job through a family member who happens to be the CEO. All is well, though. Ten years is approaching quickly since I departed Brewster. I guess I will have to attend the big one! Bye for now, Blair.”

2002

Meredith van Wagner writes that she has been “living and working in Florida now for two years. I am employed at Edge Information Management, a nationwide pre-employment, background, and drug screening company. I am a marketing and sales executive. The sun and sand are wonderful here, however, I am hoping to move back to New England sometime in the coming year.”

2003     5 Year Reunion!  June 6-8, 2008

Ryan Blank recently returned to campus to speak to students in Charlie Hossack's freshman history class about his education and career path. He is in the U.S. Navy, currently serving on board the USS Carr FFG 52 out of Norfolk, Virginia. He has been on tour in Bahrain/Iraq and returned state-side in early February.”  Kate Considine writes, “Hi, everyone! Things are going really well in Boston. I’ve graduated from UConn and I am currently in nursing school, which I love. I hope everyone else is doing well and enjoying their first year of work. Can’t wait to see everyone at our five- year reunion in June!” Morgan Constantino received a bachelor’s degree in archaelogy with a minor in religion and classics through Dickinson College.  She has decided to take a break from school and has started her own handcrafted jewelry business called Karma by Morgan. She is really enjoying her new venture. Laura Guerin writes “I just moved in with my boyfriend, Dax. I also started a new job with Ameriprise Financial and everyday has been an adventure so far.” Kat Knarr writes that she “finally graduated in May! Now I’m out trying to find a real-life job. Still trying acting. Traveled to Prague in summer for a theatre festival. Looking forward to visiting soon!” Joe Rizzo graduated from the University of Delaware and returned home to Texas. After six-months of working for Lexus, he is starting a new job as a project manager for a large industrial pipe (chemical plants) manufacturer. He continues to play hockey in Texas. Hannah Wintzen writes that she “transferred from law  school to med school in June 2006 and ... successfully adjusted to the new challenge. … Hope that everyone is well, best wishes!”

2004

Curtis Frank is on the cheerleading squad at the University of Connecticut.

2006

Kris Clement is finishing his second year at Oswego State University in New York where he is playing varsity lacrosse and having a great time. "Tell Mr. P. that I am majoring in history!" Greg Pimentel writes, “I am in my second year as a cadet at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. My major is marine safety and environmental safety.”