Class of 2020

Alumni News

Madison Frame ’07 (now Madison Maestre) class of 2007. I got married on July 11th, 2020 in Ojai, CA to Alex Maestre.

Aloha from Gene Grounds ’50

I grew up at Berkeley Hall and was in the Class of 1950.

After retiring as a bank president 20 years ago, I have been active in our many watersports here. For the last 10 years, I have been the top swimmer in my age group here in Hawaii, particularly the annual 2.5 mile “Waikiki Rough Water” race. This year, while most people felt restricted, I have rebuilt 2 of my boats, which I originally built. Also, I have been very active in our Church here in Honolulu. This year has been one of my most active.

Jordan Baker-Kilner ‘73

I would love to know what my old classmates are up to.

I live in the lower Hudson Valley, NY just outside NYC. I recently began a recurring role on the CBS series Blue Bloods, and I teach at AMDA NY. How I miss doing theatre. COVID hit hard here but we have learned to protect ourselves and still support our local businesses and community. It’s day to day.

Pam McGee-Martin ‘66

Here are a few things I’ve been doing during 2020’s trying times. Mrs. Richards taught me to sew in 9th grade at the BHS Swall Dr. campus, and I put that skill to good use this year. I made over 100 face masks and donated them to family, friends, nurses, and two Native American tribes in Arizona.

I have also been a Family History Researcher/Genealogist for many years. I have researched over 65 family trees for family, friends, and clients, and compiled Family Tree Books for many of them.

Jill Kuhn ‘82

Berkeley Hall has been a home away from home for my family since my dad first came here for fourth grade in 1947. My brother and I started at BHS in Nursery and went all the

Jill and her mother, Caroline Kuhn, President Emeritus of Berkeley Hall (top left) Jill Kuhn in 5th Grade (top right) Jill and her daughter, Luna, in 2016 after her adoption became final (bottom)

way through. My mom gave her love, sweat, and dedication to Berkeley Hall as President of the Board for thirty-five years. My daughter has attended BHS since second grade.

So it was natural when COVID-19 shut down the film industry, that I thought of Berkeley Hall when I contemplated where I could pivot. I wanted to do something with my unused Masters degree in English, and I love this school. Imagine my joy when I was told the librarian position was open! To be a librarian has always been a dream job to this bookworm. Unexpectedly, and to the amusement of my family, Berkeley Hall also needed me to teach Primary PE classes.

I remember when I was given permission in 5th grade to check out books from the Junior High library. On