class notes The Shamrock is dedicated to Chandler teachers, past and present, who sparked the joy and love of learning and who made a difference in generations of Chandler students. Enjoy stories of gratitude featured throughout the class notes.
SHAUN SHATTUCK ’53 “My parents, Richard and Janet Shattuck, helped Mr. and Mrs. Chandler start the school in Altadena, CA on Mariposa Ave. We lived in a very small house in the Southeast corner of the property. I was in the sixth grade and graduated in the third class. I went on to Midland School. I am sure my father and mother are remembered with fondness,” says Shaun. DEVEREUX “DEV” BALDWIN PURCELL ’66,
born on October 13, 1952, passed away on January 11, 2020. He was the son of Anne Baldwin Purcell and Hugh Devereux Purcell. He was born in Pasadena and resided in Santa Barbara since the late 1970s. Dev attended Chandler School (’66) and Blair High School (’70). He studied at the University of Grenoble in France and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Dev is survived by his sister, Anita Purcell DeAragon ’78 (Bruce), his nephew (Cameron DeAragon) and niece (Muriel DeAragon), his cousins, Deanne Wallace, Brent Wallace, Jane Hopper ’70, Heather Hopper, and Wilbur (Willie) Hopper Jr.
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MATTHEW MORPHY ’80 reconnected with former English teacher Cathy Rose at his son’s graduation ceremony from Crane Country Day School. In addition to Chandler, Cathy also taught English at Crane. During the ceremony, Cathy presented the Rose Bowl Award, aptly named in her honor. Afterward, Matthew and his brothers, Tim ’71 and Chris ’74, caught up with their former Chandler English teacher Ms. Rose.
ANNA PEHOUSHEK ’80 is still working as an Assistant Community Development Director for the City of Orange. Her son, John, is now a high school freshman. CHRIS WALDHEIM ’81 along with fellow Chandler parents Dimple Bhasin, Jennifer Madden, and Jennifer Giancola Labrucherie, summited Mt. Whitney in November. The trip totaled 17 hours and 22 miles roundtrip. This was a shared goal for these Chandler moms which was achieved after two years of training with Chris as their fearless leader. It was a memorable moment for all.
LAUREN CRAIG ALBRECHT ’85 “It’s hard to believe we graduated from Chandler 35 years ago! Where has the time gone? These past several months have given me the chance to reflect on my years at Chandler and the friends and teachers I had while there. One teacher, in particular, made a significant impact on me — Mr. Mac. When I was in 6th grade, he told me, ‘Lauren, you can play anything the boys are playing.’ His voice stayed with me my whole life and was one reason I played sports in high school, college, and beyond. Mr. Mac holds a special place in my heart, and he will be missed. My son, Alexander ’17, is a rising senior at Cate School in Carpinteria, CA, and was selected to be a senior prefect for the freshman dorm. This summer, he began working on getting his pilot’s license. Maggie ’21 is excited to start her ninth and final year at Chandler. She was selected to be on the yearbook committee and will be deciding where to go to high school. We’re hopeful they can get back on campus soon. I’m finishing up coursework for a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license at Pepperdine University, something I’ve always wanted to do. I hope everyone is hanging in there during these challenging times and that we will be able to reconnect in the future,” says Lauren.
