Class Notes 1930s 1938 Terry G. Lacy, Ph.D. reports that she is happily continuing proofreading and translating and only has three chapters to go to finish her two-volume account of her travels. In addition, if any of you find yourselves in Iceland, “be sure to look me up: terrygl@ islandia.is, address Huldulandi 3, 108 Reykjavik. I’d love to see you.”
1940s 1942 John G. R. Wolfe reports good news and bad news. “The good news is that I am still alive and well and living independently in Anchorage, Alaska. As I near my 90th in July, I recently completed a new, smaller house for myself, on a hilltop, with a delightful mountain view. I moved-in for Thanksgiving & Christmas with all the family present – except for my wife, Margaret. The bad news is that Margaret, after four years of nursing home care for Alzheimer’s, died in September, but she was able to reach age 84 in July and our 50th anniversary in August. I'd love to hear from any other classmates – at Box 101572, Anchorage, AK - 99510 – 1572.”
1950s 1950 Pickett D. Randolph asks, “Where has the time gone? From "Jingles" at graduation in 1950 to our 70th reunion this Spring! I am in my 27th year as a School Docent at the National Gallery of Art, designing and giving tours to students Pre-K to 12th grade. I also volunteer with our local "Village" helping senior residents age in place. Two notable trips, one in 2018 to Italy and another in 2019 on the Danube Budapest to Bucharest. This year on the Elbe from Berlin to Prague.” 1952 Page Dame III reports that, “Beverly and I continue to thrive in Sarasota. We just returned from nearly a month in Italy. Very early one morning in Rome, and before the crowds, we were the first people into the Sistine Chapel and had it to ourselves for
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about a minute. Wow. Fellow classmate Alex Doyle ’52 has moved to Sarasota and we have crossed paths. I am in regular contact with George Michael ’52 and also recently with Randy Barker ’52” 1954 Lawrie Pitcher Platt Hall loved reconnecting with Gee Harvey Wheeler ’54 and regrets having to miss the class reunion last spring. “Everyone looked terrific in the photos and Gee did a fabulous job reaching out to classmates.” Lawrie continues to enjoy service on the Winter Park Utilities Advisory Board and her work with local nonprofits, mentoring executive women and spending time with Brad watching college football. She is excited to travel north for a grandson's wedding in July. 1957 Lisa Purnell Raffetto shares, “I have reached a great place in my real estate career when I have three assistants doing the paperwork, social media, and showings so I concentrate on working with people, which I love. Also enjoying trips to Savannah and Manasquan. From time to time I run into Calvert grads here on the Eastern Shore, and we have fun reminiscing.”
1960s 1960 Anne Nelson Apgar is looking forward to her 60th Calvert School reunion and is also working on her 50th reunion at Wellesley together with classmate Liz Trimble ’60. Liz is Class President, with Anne leading fundraising. Says Anne, “Calvert clearly gave us both a great start!” 1960 Bowie Arnot recently moved back to Thornton Wood, a townhouse community in the Ruxton/Riderwood neighborhood. 1960 Anne Clayton Mountcastle Bainbridge moved to Chestertown on the Eastern Shore in 2018. She loves life in the small town with its courses at Washington College and tall ship regattas. Says Anne, “Gradually restoring a big old white elephant – I have functioning guest rooms, so come visit!” She now has
