Georgian Summer 2023

Julian Lindenmaier ’18 crafted this keepsake box in Woodworking and Design with Carter Sio ’76 during his first year at George School. He shared, “It is one of my most cherished possessions.”

Students embarked on a service-learning trip to South Africa, forever changed by the experience and appreciative of the bonds they created and deepened with one another.

On our cover: Students were back out in the world this year traveling to Greece, Italy, Turkey, South Africa, and Tanzania. Cover photo taken in Tanzania by science teacher Bob Fest.

Embracing Change in Pursuit of Lifelong Learning

We had a full, active, and meaningful year—and for that I am grateful. Our first fully in-person year since 2018–2019 brought a welcome return to normal—and a recognition that the word “normal” is indefinable in our world today. With our embrace of the Quaker tenets of continuing revelation and openness in the pursuit of truth, our campus community blossomed this year. And as George School has always readily embraced change in our pursuit of lifelong learning, I sincerely hope that our graduates have flourished in this year of ongoing change as well.

T he ancient Greeks had a word and a concept, kairos , meaning “the right time,” divinely determined for a decision or change. As most readers already know, I have reflected on my own future and that of George School, and I have decided to complete my tenure as Head of School at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year. Over the course of the next year, I look forward to deepening and extending the work we are doing together now and to preparing thoughtfully and thoroughly for the arrival of my successor.

T his year, we welcomed the Class of 2026, held the school’s first Homecoming Weekend, and cheered our basketball, swim, and track teams to unprecedented victories. We implemented a new academic schedule as part of our Signature Academic Program, which gives us the opportunity to create and teach new and innovative courses. Once again, we were able to travel on trips that challenged our perception of the world and our place in it. We welcomed back many of our alumni for a fun-filled Alumni Weekend and bid farewell to the Class of 2023.

We also continued to prioritize time for quiet introspection. As they always have, our students developed the skills of making space, pausing, and deriving value from silence. This is uncommon in our world today, and it is a skill that has immeasurable value.

I n this issue of the Georgian , you will see snapshots of trips to South Africa, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Tanzania, and read about 75 years of travel and service learning at George School. You will read about some of the exciting course offerings our new schedule has made possible. Academic Technology Integrationist Howard M. Glasser (with help from ChatGPT) writes about how AI is rapidly changing the field of education and how George School is approaching this technological advancement. We also profile alumnus and Woodworking Teacher Carter Sio ’76 and learn how his box project has withstood the test of time. In short, you’ll learn how George School continues to embrace change while holding firm to our long-standing Quaker values and traditions.

H appy reading, and thank you for your continued connection to the George School community.

In friendship,

Sam Houser Head of School

It Begins with a Box

Artisan Woodworking Teacher, Carter Sio ’76, fell in love with woodworking as a student of Palmer Sharpless, who was the respected and beloved woodshop teacher at George School from 19461984. Upon Palmer’s retirement, Carter stepped into his role and merged traditional techniques with contemporary ones in his teaching and in his work. Two years later, his keepsake box project became a signature in his class, and since then his students have created more than 1,000 boxes.

Bu ilding a foundation of skills and getting back to the basics are the cornerstones of Carter’s teaching philosophy. After George School, he majored in woodworking at Marlboro College. Trained in the tradition of hand woodworking to craft high-end furniture, he also spent three years at Kirby Studios, a British-style apprentice program where he studied with Master Furniture Maker and Teacher Ian Kirby.

“ There was a great deal of emphasis on perfecting our hand woodworking skills at the

“ I n a world where you can get anything you want with a swipe of a card or a click of a button, it is important to recognize what it means to create something by hand that you can have for a lifetime. I want my students to know that they are capable of excellent work.”

—Carter Sio ’76

SINCE 1986, CARTER SIO’S keepsake box project has been a signature in his class with his students having created more than 1,000 boxes.

Studio,” said Carter. “When I came to George School to teach, I wanted to make sure that all my students came away from the program confident in their ability to use and sharpen their chisels, hand planes, and the many other hand tools used in furniture making.”

I n his introductory woodworking class, the box project is the pathway for students to learn these skills. Students learn what is truly involved in crafting a piece of original furniture, putting creative problem solving into practice and thinking outside of the box to create their perfect box. By the end of the term, each walks away with a box—forever filled with the memories of making it.

“I want students to take pride in their projects and keep them,” Carter shared. “[In woodworking], they learn about the focus and patience this type of work takes. You have to think through projects carefully because once you subtract material it is not easy to put back. These boxes

could easily be made completely from machines, but I want students to learn practical skills and the full process, and appreciate building something by hand.”

C arter instills in his students a sense of appreciation for the craft of woodworking and its artistry. “I feel a sense of responsibility to make students aware of what is involved in making a piece of original furniture, and perhaps make them better-educated consumers of art and craft in the future. In a world where you can get anything you want with a swipe of a card or a click of a button, it is important to recognize what it means to create something by hand that you can have for a lifetime. I want my students to know that they are capable of excellent work.”

I n the words of one of Carter’s former students, Julian Lindenmaier ’18, “It begins with a box.”

KEEPSAKE BOXES created by George School students (left to right): Calvin Gibson ’24, Ankita Achanta ’23, Axton Berry ’24, and Aimee Oszer ’23.

Carter Sio ’76 has taught Woodworking and Design at George School since 1984. If you were his student, you may have created a keepsake box as a final project in the introductory class. Over the years, many of you have mentioned how much you enjoyed that project and what those keepsake boxes meant to you. Here are the stories of what treasures some alumni keep in their boxes…

“I still have the box, but I do not keep anything in it. I also have the other projects I made with Carter in woodshop. They have traveled with me to various apartments and homes throughout the last forty years. I always enjoyed woodshop and felt like it was a talent I should have continued to work on after George School, but never was able to. Maybe I will pick it up again when I retire!”

Philadelphia, PA

“It was not perfect, but I was so proud of it. I gifted it to my dad for Father’s Day. He still has it in his office, and he uses it to save cards that are meaningful to him. First from my brother and me. More recently from his grandchildren.”

“I still have my keepsake box and it currently sits in my office holding the small odds and ends needed for a virtual workday. The first thing that I accomplished with skills completely foreign to me prior, the box is still a representation of the self-efficacy I quickly developed and carried with me through a successful four years. It sits on a bookshelf that I also made in the woodshop.”

“Despite never taking Carter’s full year of woodworking class, I do have one of those keepsake boxes in my possession. My boyfriend at the time made a box and gifted it to me right before my service project trip to South Africa. As you can see, the box has an Africa knob to lift the lid. In the box, I keep some costume jewelry that I wore in high school and college that is no longer in style, but I am too fond of to let go. Sentimental items encased in a sentimental box.”

Lauren Perez Bralski ’02

Douglassville, PA

Joel Cheskis ’89

Harrisburg, PA

Rebecca (Becky) Collins ’99

Alexis Dansky ’03

Bronxville, NY

(Amy) Erwitt ’98 South Orange, NJ

“Back in 1995 these boxes were known as CD boxes, measured perfectly to hold jewel cases. I used my keepsake box to safeguard my burgeoning collection of grunge albums. It was a lot harder to make than it looks! I recall that my dovetail joints required quite a bit of wood filler.”

most cherished possessions. The box project serves as an excellent introduction to the art of woodworking. From planing the side panels to hand-carving the joinery, every step of the process teaches you something essential to the craft. Getting those joints right requires great patience and concentration, both things I did not have when I was fifteen. Although students follow a rigid set of instructions, Carter still encourages individual creativity by permitting embellishments and subtle tweaks to the design. Thank you, Carter, for your wisdom, your laughter, and the passion you bring to the shop. I am grateful for the woodworking program at George School. It begins with a box.”

Brooklyn, NY

“I proudly gave my nicked and wood putty filled keepsake box to my mom for her birthday in 1993. In the thirty intervening years it has moved to five different homes, but always returns to a distinguished spot on top of her dresser. When she sent me pictures of it, I was immediately reminded of the triumphant feeling I had when Carter taught us how to use a router. I have never stopped appreciating how Carter gave us the confidence to take risks and imagine the possibilities.”

“The box project was so rewarding to me because when I came to George School as a freshman, I assumed I would take woodworking classes. However, little did I realize that freshmen were not allowed to take Woodworking. Thus, I took ceramics with Judy Bartella (FFAC). Because I was so concerned about my sneakers (being a kid from Bronx NY), I wore three smocks to cover my gear to keep it clean. So, when I finally made it to Woodworking, making the box was fantastic. Today, the box serves as my humidor in my mancave dedicated to, of course, the Yankees.”

Brooklyn, NY

“Carter was kind enough to entrust me with this beautiful slab of maple to use as the front face on my box (the grain is mesmerizing). Today it contains all sorts of little things I have collected throughout my life. It is one of my

Amelia

Abigail (Abby) Kerlin ’94

Julian Lindenmaier ’18

Kassem Lucas ’90 TR Yardley, PA

Yardley, PA

“Carter taught me how to use my hands and confidently fix things independently. I have vivid memories of crafting my keepsake box, which stands out because we used only hand tools before using the array of electric equipment he had collected over the years. In retrospect, it was all part of Carter’s well-designed process. To this day, I still have the box, which has accompanied me to every home I have lived in. It now sits at the entrance of my laundry room, serving as a repository for various keepsakes and essential items. Despite acquiring some patina over the years, it still looks as pristine as it did the day I brought it home.”

Philadelphia, PA

“My keepsake box became a “catch-all” for all the random things that needed to be kept off my desk. I also took it with me when I went to college—it was the only thing I made that I was able to bring to my dorm. It is a simple design that has aged very well as the wood has changed colors and made new patterns. Woodworking with Carter is my fondest memory of my time at George School because it was something that I have not been able to replicate after leaving. There are not many opportunities to pick up this hobby during college or after. Carter is an excellent example of a George School faculty member who cares for his students, is a master in his craft, and someone you want to keep in your life as a friend after graduation.”

Burlington, VT

“My keepsake box is still around and has fared well. My mom hung on to it and it currently sits in her living room where it holds toys and trinkets for her grandchildren to play with. They love opening the box and discovering what is inside!”

Philadelphia, PA

“My keepsake box was given to my mother after its completion. Unfortunately, it did not make the journey from then until today. So much has happened in the interim. However, I created one based on the same idea as a replacement during COVID when I took woodworking back up again. I have included the homage to the keepsake box. Thanks [Carter] for all you did to make my George School experience memorable.”

Berlin, Germany

“Unlike most high schoolers I did not go straight to college, but instead moved to Berlin. I got a job at a theater—very similar to stagecraft, which I also did at George School. After a couple of years, I realized I kept pushing off university because it was not what interested me, and my coworkers recommended that I do a carpentry apprenticeship instead. I am currently in the last year of a three-year apprenticeship here in Berlin

Marc Lynde ’04

Maanav Patel ’17

Johanna Schneider ’08

Daniel (Dan) Suchenski ’04

Yuval Thüroff ’16

and did not know the importance that the box project, or entire class, would have on the rest of my life. My mother still has the keepsake box, and she uses it for her jewelry and coins she collects. I cannot thank Carter enough for the passion and interest in woodworking that he instilled in me. I could not imagine myself doing any other job and I have plans to continue my education and become a master carpenter. Lastly, it is exciting to know that even after I am long gone these things I have made will still be here, and hopefully be something meaningful and useful to my great-grandchildren.”

“I made my box as a gift for my father. It was my first ever time in a woodshop, and the first project I had ever worked on. I used a laser cutter to etch in symbols, words, and icons that represented my dad and his job. Now, he keeps the box in his sprinter van that he travels the country in for work. He keeps miscellaneous items in it ranging from sunscreen to tools. I love that he has it in the van because a piece of me and something I am passionate about is always with him. Carter is an amazing teacher who appreciates every single student that walks into his studio. He is liked by everyone not only for his craft and teaching, but also his great sense of humor. I will never forget the lessons I learned in his classes, and I believe I am a better person after taking his woodworking classes.”

“My box is made out of spalted maple wood, dovetail joints, and metal hinges to hold the lid on. I pulled my box design idea looking at Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie Home Designs .” The lid of the box is beveled all the way around the top to look like a Frank Lloyd Wright house. The bottom of the box has a step design to make it appear elevated when viewed from the front or back. I have kept the box over the years and have a lot of good memories of the places I have been and the people I have met. It has been an object that has weathered storms but has kept small treasures safe. Thanks, Carter, for assigning the box as my project during my sophomore year!”

Ryan Tufford ’20 Washington, DC

Thomas (Tom) Waters ’89 Whitehall, PA

Charting Their Course

Our Signature Academic Program inspires students to “let their lives speak.” With the support of faculty and advisors, students chart their own course—one that is as challenging as it is rewarding. These new and reimagined courses are just a small sampling of the various stops students can take along their own individual path.

AP Art History

Spanning from prehistoric times to the present, students delve into meaningful research through the examination of works of art and take field trips to art museums in Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington DC.

Applied Technologies in Botany

This course explores new and emerging tools for plant sciences, with a particular emphasis on botany and farming applications, such as plant breeding and production management. Robotic platforms give students the ability to imagine, design, and build equipment for monitoring plant growth.

Biotechnology

Students implement various lab techniques, including bacterial transformation, DNA extraction, restriction enzyme digest, gel electrophoresis, and PCR and investigate topics including DNA, DNA replication, Mendelian genetics, GMOs, gene regulation, and protein synthesis.

Creative Writing: Focus on the Screenplay

Students with an interest in writing for stage and screen develop a synopsis, film treatment, and drafts for a short theatrical screenplay, with emphasis on telling a story through action and character development.

Encountering the Holocaust through Literature

Through multigenre literary readings, students gain a broader awareness of the complex multiplicities of perspective and experiences gathered under the catch-all term “the Holocaust.”

Entrepreneurship

This course is a business plan competition. Students compete with one another to create and execute business plans while learning relevant business theories that they are applying in real time.

Faith, Responsibility & Sustainability

Taken late in the ninth grade year, this course involves two main components: Field trips to Snipes Farm and Education Center, where students engage in experiential learning about agriculture, land stewardship, entrepreneurship, and community in ways that connect and examine these themes through a Quaker lens; and learning about some of the world’s major religious traditions— Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam —and how they have made sense of people’s efforts to live a meaningful and good life.

IB Core: Inquiry

Taken by IB Diploma Candidates at the beginning of their junior year, this course introduces them to the requirements of the Diploma Program, specifically the core elements: the Extended Essay (EE); Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS); and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). This module provides foundational knowledge for the next two years and offers students the opportunity to begin applied practice of the IB core elements.

Mathematical Art

This project-based exploration into using mathematics to understand and create works of art teaches students how to create their own mathematically inflected objects of beauty through graphs, geometry, computers, and physical materials.

“The course taught us skills with real world applications. It was a handson experience. The most important lesson that I learned is that it is okay to fail, followed by the importance of perseverance as a close second.”

The Power and Paradox of Forgiveness

At the heart of forgiveness lies a paradox: if you are culpable for what you did and therefore deserve to be punished rather than forgiven for it, then you will always be culpable for what you did. Forgiveness plays no role in righting the wrong. And yet, the acts of forgiving and being forgiven are essential to building a compassionate society, facilitating reconciliation, and recognizing the potential for personal growth. In this course, students explore this paradox as well as the power that comes from acceptance.

Statistics with Data Science

This course introduces students to the concepts, symbols, terminology, and process of statistics. Students formulate questions that can be addressed with data; collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer statistical questions; select, use, and evaluate descriptive methods to analyze data, and critique graphs and descriptive data analyses that they encounter outside of class.

Spanish: Current Events

Through news sites, podcasts, videos, documentaries, advertisements, entertainment, and other current media, students learn about the world today in Latin America, Spain, and beyond. Class is conducted entirely in Spanish with a focus on active communication.

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— Flora Kim ’24, Entrepreneurship

Engaged Citizenship

The Evolution of Travel and Service Learning at George School

Following World War II, history teacher Walter Mohr clearly envisioned the power behind exposing his students to the tangible evidence that war wrought on humanity. Granted a year-long sabbatical to serve with the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) relief program in post-war Europe, Walter was tasked with seeking German schools with which George School could potentially establish a relationship—and a role in the post-war reconciliation with a former enemy. The school was determined to make the connection between schools spiritual as well as material, and two-way rather than one-sided. The goal was simple and profound: “to help lessen the causes of conflict among nations.”

P artnerships were developed with two German schools, Jacobi Gymnasium for boys in Düsseldorf and the Gertraudenschule for girls in Berlin, and a total of eighteen students soon traveled to work alongside German students on rebuilding projects.

T he trips, known as “work camps,” provided George School students the opportunity to support communities in need, overcome cultural

barriers, and participate in peacebuilding activities to enrich their lives and the lives of others. For the next several decades, they were extended beyond Germany into other European countries, and eventually into Africa and South America. They centered on providing an experience deeper than simply visiting a new country, and more meaningful than a few days of work to assist in the area; students were challenged to gain a deeper understanding of the expansiveness of their world and their own place in it.

Today, George School no longer conducts “work camp” trips, but remains committed to experiential learning and service. In the past year more than 100 students participated in courses that involved elements of interdisciplinary coursework, service, and travel. These opportunities are structured in ways that demand personal reflection and investment from students, a willingness to be uncomfortable, the ability to be open and aware, and the self-knowledge to recognize individual strengths and how they may be used to impact the world around them in significant ways.

“

. ..the idealism of youth is the world’s greatest asset. We can capitalize on this idealism.

We can demonstrate the deep spiritual aspects of this work. We can show the unlimited possibilities of a program which can eventually encompass all the peoples of the world.”

— Walter Mohr, ffac, 1951

“Travel at George School is about much more than community service,” explains Meredith Baldi ’01, Service-Learning Coordinator. “It is about diving deep into understanding structural issues in our world, thinking about how you might improve those issues, and what the limits are. It is about learning more about the self, what you can contribute, and what you need to work on.”

A fter the global pandemic prohibited travel for almost three years, and with the implementation of the Signature Academic Program in the 2022-2023 school year, there was a fresh opportunity to think about the next evolution of experiential and service learning at George School. Instead of offering trips only during school breaks, travel and service are now also incorporated into academic courses. Some are interdisciplinary, allowing students to gain credits in two disciplines (i.e. history and language or art and science); many have a service component connected to them.

T he five-week term allows for intensive classroom learning for two weeks preceding

travel, which offers thorough academic context for what the students will be experiencing, including the history and culture of the particular country or population. Students working at an orphanage in Vietnam, for example, will be taught the reasons the US used Agent Orange and its impact; those traveling to Greece to work with refugee populations will learn how the Dublin Agreement and the current economic crisis in Greece shape the response to the refugee crisis. After two weeks out of the classroom, students return to campus ready to share reflections about their experiences.

“Experiential learning is so much more powerful when students have an academic foundation before they start the work and time structured at the end to process their experiences,” Meredith explained.

O ver the course of the 2022-2023 school year, students traveled to Greece, Tanzania, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Italy, Turkey, and South Africa. Experiential learning courses closer to home included travel to Philadelphia and right around the corner in Newtown.

GEORGE SCHOOL (1) boys work with students from the Jacobi Gymnasium School in Düsseldorf in 1947 to clear rubble from their old school building; (2) by 1950, George School girls traveled, along with German and French students, to aid Eastern European refugees; (3) in February 2023, George School students create a podcast to share the stories of refugee artists living in Athens, Greece; (4) George School students partner with Filia School in South Africa to complete a playground project.

“We are building our offerings for service courses so that students can participate in service learning that is related to their academic passions and interests with a range of locations,” continued Meredith. “Students love trips, but not everyone wants to or is able to travel all the way across the world. We want students to be connected to our local community. It is as rewarding for students to engage with the residents of Newtown as those in Tanzania.”

“Building international understanding is a slow and sometimes discouraging experiment,” said Walter back in 1947. “One meets prejudices, provincialism, traditionalism, conservatism, and sheer inertia. The work is undramatic, sometimes routine, and often uninspiring. Yet it is the one way which promises the greatest rewards.”

“ The most important part of our travel program stems from a legacy of wanting our students not just to learn abstractly, but directly through experience,” shared Meredith. “Understanding our world directly, not just through a textbook, increases our level of care and commitment to the people and places around us. The relationships we form are long-lasting, and understanding global

issues from a lived and seen place of understanding helps cultivate a desire for our students and alumni to promote peace and justice throughout their lives.”

I n 1992, in George School: The History of a Quaker Community, Kingdon W. Swayne ’37 remarked, “Forty years later, George School can say to Walter Mohr: The road is still tough, but it is getting easier, both logistically and spiritually. George School has not tired of the task, but is doing more than ever. International experiences and domestic work experiences that cross cultural lines have gone their separate ways, but now all of our students are exposed to one or the other. And the campus itself has become a vastly more diverse place than you could have imagined. We have great hopes and plans for the next forty years.”

Today, George School can say to Kingdon: our commitment to global learning persists, its importance and value is recognized; and our faculty continues to adapt and expand the curriculum around these experiences that prepare and empower their students to find their place—to “let their lives speak”—in an ever-changing world.

BEFORE TRAVELING (1) to work with refugees in Greece, students learn about the refugee experience, including tracing travel routes; (2) students work on art projects with children staying in refugee camps; (3) in Tanzania, students experience wildlife in their natural habitats; (4) upon return to campus, student travel groups reflect and share what they have experienced and learned.

75 Years of Travel and Service Learning at George School

1947:

History teacher Walter Mohr is given a year-long sabbatical, in part to seek schools with which George School could partner. The initial focus was Germany, in order to give George School a role in the post-war reconciliation with a former enemy. The school was determined to make the connection between schools spiritual as well as material, and two-way rather than one-sided. Relationships with Jacobi Gymnasium for boys in Düsseldorf and Gertraudenschule for girls in Berlin are established.

1948:

George School students respond to urgent needs for food, clothing, and school supplies, gathering on Friday evenings to receive, sort, package, and send supplies. They also raised a total of $10,000—$5,000 of which was saved from the school food budget when students decided to forgo portions of their meals each week. Many students also exchanged letters—at one point 200 GS students were pen pals with counterparts in Berlin and Düsseldorf.

1949:

Twelve George School boys travel to the Jacobi Gymnasium for boys in Düsseldorf, Germany to assist students there with clearing rubble at their old school building. Sponsored by the Oberlaender Trust in Reading PA, the trip was conceived by faculty members William and Lorraine Cleveland, who had traveled to Jacobi in the summer of 1948. “Why shouldn’t GS boys join in that effort?” asked William, “in terms of the effect upon the human spirit, the values to be gained are incalculable.”

1950:

Five girls and four boys from George School, led by teachers Barbara Clough and Bradshaw Snipes ’41, travel to a home for refugee children and senior citizens near Dorlar, Germany.

1951-52:

Trilingual camps are established with George School, Germantown Friends, Jacobi, Gertraudenschule, and the Falaise School in France. These relationships continue on and off until 1967, though the Falaise School is later replaced by the College Jules Ferry in 1955-56 and the Lycee Nationalise in Guebwiller in 1958.

1953-late 1960s:

German-American “work camps” resume, along with student and faculty exchanges with affiliated schools.

1967:

Faculty members Clark and Eleanor Moore lead a group of students to Tanzania for the first workcamp experience in Africa.

1982:

The first group of students and faculty travel to Cuba, led by history and economics teacher Fran Bradley. It was the first known delegation from an American high school to visit post-revolutionary Cuba. The trip was designed as an opportunity to bridge gaps between both rich and poor, and between capitalists and communists. Returning students emphasized a common humanity that transcended such differences in their trip reports. Travel to Cuba continued through 2014, centering on a relationship with the Cuba Yearly Meeting of Friends.

1986:

George School institutes a new graduation requirement: an “independent or international experience.” In 1987, 27 students participated in school-sponsored “work camps” and 42 traveled abroad, some with school-sponsored trips to Colombia, England, France, Germany, and Mexico.

1988:

The first exchange students from Cuba and Vietnam arrive. Over the next decade, “work camps” expand to Kenya, Nicaragua, Vietnam (George School is the first high school to travel to Vietnam), India, Israel, and Palestine. Basketball teams engage in an exchange with Cuba, science students travel to Costa Rica, and exchange students come to GS from a sister school in Russia.

1995:

In reflecting on her service-learning experiences in Nicaragua and Vietnam while a student at George School, Whitney Wilkerson ’95 says, “One of the benefits of traveling outside of your nucleus, whether domestically or internationally, is that we open ourselves up to the possibility of change—both being changed and being a part of creating change. There is nothing more powerful than that.” The Wilkerson family establishes the Gateway Fund in 1996, creating more opportunities for students to participate in academic service-learning trips.

1997:

A North Korean delegation visits George School; South Korean students meet with North Koreans for the first time.

2008:

George School is awarded the prestigious Educational Leadership Grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation, enabling the launch of the Global Service Program.

2010:

Sara Wolf ’99 travels to Haiti to assist in recovery efforts after a devastating earthquake. Her planned two-week stay is quickly extended.

“As a teacher [at a Quaker school] and George School graduate, I realized I couldn’t turn my back on people in such desperate need,” she said, resigning from her full-time teaching position at a Friends school in Philadelphia and joining relief efforts with the non-profit AMURT-Haiti.

“The service projects at GS were so meaningful to me,” Sara said. “They taught me how to get to know a culture through side-by-side cooperation. It was almost diplomacy through service.”

2010-2019:

Service-learning trips continue in locations such as Arizona, Costa Rica, France, Ghana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nicaragua, Washington DC, and Vietnam.

2023:

The Signature Academic Program is launched with a seven-term schedule that allows for an evolution of experiential and service learning at George School. Students travel to Greece, Tanzania, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Italy, Turkey, and South Africa.

Content sourced in part from George School: The History of a Quaker Community by Kingdon W. Swayne ’37.

Today, George School no longer conducts “work camp” trips, but remains committed to experiential learning and service. In the past year, more than 100 students participated in courses that involved elements of interdisciplinary coursework, service, and travel.

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MLK’s Goddaughter

Donzaleigh Abernathy ’75 Shares Memories and Inspires Students

George School was honored to welcome Donzaleigh Abernathy ’75 back to campus as its MLK Day guest speaker this year during a special assembly.

T he youngest daughter of Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, who, along with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was a co-founder of the American Civil Rights Movement, Donzaleigh was Dr. King’s goddaughter and spent her childhood on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement.

D onzaleigh shared her wisdom and life experiences with the George School community during her visit:

“No one group is greater than another. We are all the same. That’s what the Civil Rights Movement taught us,” Donzaleigh said. “It’s important that we all understand [our history], and that we all know [our history] because this is our history, our story.”

“That’s why I needed to come to George School, so I could be who I needed to be,” Donzaleigh continued. “Take this history with you. Learn it. Be proud that God made you the way you are. Don’t try to be anything other than who you are.”

C BS Philadelphia News Anchor Janelle Burrell was on campus during Donzaleigh’s visit and featured her inspiring visit to George School in a newscast.

Watch her interview with CBS here:

Lael Brainard ’79 Named Director of the National Economic Council

President Biden appointed Lael Brainard ’79 as Director of the National Economic Council (NEC), making her the second female in history to lead the Council. Prior to this role, Lael served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as Vice Chair and also worked in the Treasury Department during the Obama Administration. [1]

“Lael, one of the country’s leading macroeconomists, brings an extraordinary depth of domestic and international economic expertise, having previously served at CEA, NEC, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve,” President Biden said in a February 2023 statement regarding her appointment. “She is a trusted veteran across our economic institutions, and understands how the economy affects everyday people.” [1]

L ael was the 2014 George School Alumni Award recipient. The award recognizes George School alumni who have used their talents, expertise, and personal commitment to make a positive impact on those around them.

D uring an interview with the Georgian in 2014, she credited former faculty members Ann Renninger and Claudie Fischer as being impactful influences during her George School tenure and beyond. A Wesleyan University graduate, she received her master’s and doctorate in economics from Harvard University, and became an associate professor of applied economics at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. “I spent a long time in academia and loved it,” she said, “in part by being inspired by teachers like Ann Renninger.” The

French she learned in Claudie’s class became vital when she worked on micro-enterprise in Senegal. [2]

A s a student at George School, former faculty member Fran Bradley also sparked her interest in economics. “He not only taught economics as an academic discipline,” she remembered in 2014, “but he was really motivated by how the economy was working for people in the world. I had no intention of becoming an economist at the time, but it animated my feeling about how the economy could be innovative for social mobility.” [2]

L ael began serving in her new role in February 2023. Working with many department and agency heads within the administration, the NEC Director coordinates and implements the President’s economic policy objectives. [3]

Sources:

1. “President Biden Announces Key Members of his Economic Team,” The White House, February 14, 2023. whitehouse.gov/briefingroom/statements-releases/2023/02/14/president-biden-announces-key-members-of-hiseconomic-team/.

2. “Alumni Award Recipient: Lael Brainard ’79,” Georgian , April 2014, 38.

3. “National Economic Council,” The White House, March 28, 2023. whitehouse.gov/nec/.

COUGAR CHAMPS

Winter Athletics Highlights

The Cougars achieved a historic winter season, setting multiple records, championship wins, and stand-out seasons.

Varsity Swimming Has a Record-Breaking Season

The boys’ varsity swim team broke three school records and placed first to take home the gold in the Friends Schools League (FSL) Championship for the first time since 2000. Each swim broke the George School Boys’ Varsity Record, the Marshall-Platt Pool Record, the FSL Championship Meet Record, and the All-Time FSL Conference Record, respectively:

• B oys’ 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1:37.94: Mikko

Kuittinen ’26, Kentaro Bauer ’25, Chris Wittmer ’23, Lukas Nier ’24

• B oys’ 100 Yard Backstroke – 52.31: Mikko Kuittinen ’26

• B oys’ 400 Yard Freestyle Relay – 3:20.03: Mikko

Kuittinen ’26, Kentaro Bauer ’25, Lukas Nier ’24, Chris Wittmer ’23

The girls’ team placed a close second behind Friends’ Central School, scoring more points than last year, resulting in their highest total to date. Both the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Free Relay were within one second of the George School Varsity Record.

Equestrian Team Finishes Fourth in the IEA Regionals

The first Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) competition took place at Delaware Valley University where the team took home second place out of ten teams. During the second competition of the season, the team took home the win out of six teams. The team finished fourth overall in the IEA Regionals, and Marienne Lousteau ’26 and Zihan (William) Chen ’25 qualified to compete in the IEA Zone Finals.

Boys’ Varsity Basketball Takes Home the FSL Championship

The boys’ varsity basketball team became FSL Champions for the first time in school history. The final score of the game was 64-61. Christian Bliss ’24 set a new school record with 39 points vs. ANC in the FSL Championship Game. It broke the previous George School record set by teammate Kachi Nzeh ’23, who had 34 points vs. Trenton Catholic on January 31, 2022. The team went on to the PAISAA Championship Final, also for the first time in George School history, and lost in overtime by two points. Top left photo by Emmett Schmucker

Winter Track Takes First at PAISAA State Championships

The winter track team won big at the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) State Championships, placing first in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. It is the first time in school history that both the boys’ and girls’ teams have placed first in states together.

Winter Cheer Enters the Competition Circuit

The winter cheer team competed for the first time in the program’s history. The team took fourth out of six with dedicated athletes who are excited to make their presence known in the competition circuit.

’23

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) at George School: An Overview of Opportunities and Challenges

AUTHORS: HOWARD M. GLASSER AND CHATGPT

As the Academic Technology Integrationist at George School, I help teachers explore innovative teaching practices and ways to use technology to meet their classroom goals. This year, I have begun guiding ongoing discussions about integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into our teaching practices in ways that enhance our pedagogy and prepare students for the world they will step into beyond campus.

G enerative AI uses machine-learning algorithms to generate human-like responses to questions and prompts. Trained on vast amounts of data, it is capable of answering a wide range of questions with high accuracy. Since the widely publicized launch of ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot, in November 2022, there has been a lot of debate about its impact on and place in education.

T he ability to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated data will be increasingly critical. These technologies can potentially shift the starting point of students’ learning, freeing up time and energy for deeper thinking and more creative assignments.

However, generative AI has the potential to perpetuate existing biases and stereotypes; it may

generate responses that reflect biases in the data it was trained on. Another concern is the potential for generative AI to replace human interaction and compromise the quality of education. While generative AI can enhance learning, it cannot replace the essential benefit students receive from developing relationships and interacting with teachers and peers to develop critical thinking, communication, and social skills. A s we consider the ways the technology has already impacted our students, a next step might be to develop ethical guidelines for its use and ways to integrate it into the curriculum in a way that supports students and their development. Generative AI is here to stay, and it is our obligation as teachers to prepare our students for navigating it in ways that enhance their education.

GEORGE SCHOOL SPORTS ARCHIVE PROJECT

Robert Machemer ’92 is compiling George School sports history and data and is seeking team and individual records and statistics. If you have George School sports information to share, please email sportsarchiveproject@georgeschool.org.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF GEORGE SCHOOL ATHLETICS!

1. T he 2001 girls’ soccer team went 15-1-2 overall and undefeated in the Friends Schools League. Records are incomplete, but they may have set a school record for most goals scored in a soccer season. How many goals did they score that season?

A: 50 B : 60 C : 70 D : 80

: 90

2. The boys’ cross country team has gone undefeated four times. In which decade did they NOT have at least one undefeated season?

A: 1960s B : 1970s C : 1980s D : 1990s

: 2000s

3. T his field hockey team set what appears to be a school record with 75 goals, averaging over 6 goals a game. Name the year.

A: 1929 B : 1942 C : 1982

: 1994

: 2018

ANSWERS:

George School Celebrates ALUMNI WEEKEND 2023

Nearly 500 alumni and friends were welcomed back home to George School during this year’s Alumni Weekend from Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. Campus was filled with sunshine, smiles, and scenes of friends reminiscing.

T he weekend activities began with a Friday evening welcome reception in the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library where guests enjoyed refreshments while they reunited with friends. The All-Alumni Gathering in the meetinghouse on Saturday morning included a welcome address from Head of School Sam Houser, a presentation of the distinguished alumni award to Kate Fox ’73, and a tribute to faculty members Pippa Porter Rex and Barbara Kibler to celebrate them as they begin new chapters.

S outh Lawn transformed into a family fun zone that afternoon complete with BBQ, bouncy castles, beautiful weather, and a live music performance with English teacher Shantel Hubert and The Straight Ahead Big Band. There were also three dedication ceremonies on campus—the

Class of 1968 dedication of Wex’s Woods on the George School Pond/South Loop, a Class of 1998 bench dedication for Jesse Chamberlin ’98, and a new community fire pit from trustee Brian Wise ’93 in honor of the Class of 1993. Located between Marshall and Main, the fire pit promises to be a central space for the community to gather, socialize, and enjoy s’mores!

A lumni were photo ready for their Reunion Class Photos, hit the field with Vince Campellone for a classic game of baseball donned in “I ride with Coach Vince” t-shirts, connected during the Cyd Carpenter ’47 Alumni of Color Network event, and also honored their classmates in a memorial meeting for worship service that afternoon in the meetinghouse.

G enerations of George School alumni and friends then came together during the AllAlumni Party in the Fitness and Athletics Center on Saturday evening to enjoy good food, company, and sweet treats where they waxed nostalgic over yearbooks and memories.

SEE MORE ALUMNI WEEKEND photos online at: georgeschool.org/alumniweekend.

Alumni Weekend concluded on Sunday morning with community meeting for worship followed by the Let Your Art Speak: Gallery Walk and Brunch on campus. Alumni enjoyed brunch while meeting members of the arts faculty, and exploring student artwork displayed across campus in Main, Marshall Center, the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library Class of 1956 Gallery, and the Walton Center Gallery.

“It was wonderful to welcome alumni back to campus during a beautiful and sunny weekend,” said Director of Alumni Engagement Jessica Harms. “George School is a special community where classmates cherish the connections they have made here. It is an honor to help keep those connections thriving, to bridge new ones, and to weave George School’s global community together as we live out the mission of the school.”

M ake sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Alumni Weekend May 3-5, 2024!

GEORGE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS (left to right): Betty Lou Leedom Thompson ’56; John Gibb; Lisa Parry Becker ’89, p ’22; Kassem L. Lucas ’90; Brian Wise ’93; Peter Vari, p ’96, ’08.

ALUMNI AWARD Kate Fox ’73

Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court

Kate Fox ’73 received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. With her wholehearted dedication to conscientious leadership, advocacy, and public service, the selection committee was inspired by the ways Kate “lets her life speak.”

A t the age of sixteen, Kate moved to a ranch in rural Dubois WY from Philadelphia, a transition which prepared her well for a public service career in Wyoming and instilled an appreciation for serving the people of the state. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1983 with her bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

Traveling, skiing, and guiding pack trips after graduation did not give her the sense of purpose she yearned for. She was ready to lay down roots in Wyoming and find a more meaningful path.

“ When I was thirty years old I went to law school,” Kate shared. “Although I had no particular commitment to studying law when I started, it turned out that I loved it—for me the combination of analytical thinking and a compassionate purpose were a perfect fit. I had found my niche.”

A fter graduating from law school, she joined Davis & Cannon, LLP in 1990 where she worked on a variety of cases with a focus on employment law, litigation, administrative law, natural resources law, and water law. She practiced with Davis & Cannon until her appointment to the Wyoming Supreme Court in 2014.

I n 2021, Kate was selected as Chief Justice, which made her the second woman in Wyoming’s history to serve in the role. Today, she leads the first majority-women Supreme Court in the state’s history.

RETIRING FACULTY Pippa Porter Rex

After thirty-two years of service to George School, Pippa Porter Rex will retire at the end of this academic year.

“One of the most rewarding parts of this work for me has been to see students grow into responsible, successful adults who contribute to their community,” Pippa said, “They come back to visit, and we laugh about our memories together.”

A fter earning her Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and English from University of California at Davis, Pippa taught English for four years at Bishop Conaty High School in Los Angeles. She then moved into higher education to work at the University of Pennsylvania, as a Senior Admission Officer and Director of Diversity Recruitment. But she missed the work of building relationships with high school students, and in 1991 made the move to George School.

H ired as an English teacher, Clerk of the Diversity Steering Committee, and Hall Teacher in Orton Dormitory, Pippa went on to work in admission and then the Deans’ Office. In the classroom, Pippa was deeply appreciated for her enthusiasm, energy, and the way she conveyed the urgency of literature as it applied to students’ lives in contemporary society. She and her husband raised their two boys (Christopher and Ian ’13) on campus. In 2020, Pippa took on her current role of Dean of Students.

R egardless of her role at George School, Pippa has always maintained a holistic focus on student growth and development, and community wellbeing. She has enriched and strengthened life at George School.

FACULTY TRIBUTE Barbara Kibler

Barbara (Barb) Kibler announced she will be dancing into her next chapter at the end of this academic year. For the past forty years, Barb has been instrumental in pioneering the dance program at George School—teaching students to “let their lives speak” through movement and with meaning. She has directed and produced more than thirty dance performances during her tenure.

B arb earned her degree in dance education at New York University and then taught as an adjunct dance teacher at The College of New Jersey before coming to George School.

B arb advocated to make dance an official part of the arts curriculum after her new PE course became immensely popular. In the early to mid90s, the dance program picked up momentum and students showcased their talents in the school’s first official dance performances.

B arb has served as an advisor, PE teacher, and cheerleading and track coach over the years. She has taught Holistic Health to generations of students and was a member of the curriculum review committee, which resulted in the establishment of the Essentials of a Friends Community (EFC) course. She has also accompanied countless students to Washington DC for service-learning trips, and to the Navajo Reservation.

T he theme for this year’s dance performances was transitions—a theme especially meaningful to Barb as she prepares to leave George School. She will be transitioning to teaching dance in a more therapeutic direction, with plans to begin certification to become a teacher for “Dance for Parkinson’s Disease” which originated with the Mark Morris Dance Group.

NEW COMMUNITY FIRE PIT

Trustee Brian Wise ’93 and Head of School

Sam Houser cut the ribbon to open the new community fire pit in honor of the Class of 1993. Located between Marshall and Main, the fire pit promises to be a central space for the George School community to gather, socialize, and enjoy s’mores!

Commencement 2023

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, George School celebrated the members of the Class of 2023 during the school’s one hundred and twenty-ninth Commencement Ceremony in the William Penn Outdoor Auditorium.

Campus News & Notes

Sara Shreve-Price Featured in The Sun Queen on PBS’ American Experience History Teacher Sara Shreve-Price, PhD, was featured in the PBS documentary The Sun Queen . This documentary, which aired on April 4, tells the story of chemical engineer and inventor Mária Telkes, who designed and built the world’s first successfully solar-heated modern residence and identified a new chemical that could store solar heat. Remarkably, she accomplished all of this despite opposition, interference, and ill-will from her boss and colleagues—all men—at MIT.

2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

George School students were recognized with seventy-three awards in the 2023 Philadelphia Region Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, with nineteen Gold Key awards, twenty-four Silver Key awards, and thirty-one honorable mentions.

Yue (Yuki) Wang ’23 Recognized as a Regeneron Top 300 Scholar

Yue (Yuki) Wang ’23 was selected as a top 300 scholar in the 82nd Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) for her research project, “Investigation in US Healthcare Referral System with Graph Neural Networks.” This year, 1,949 students from across the country entered the competition.

T he Regeneron STS is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competitions for high school seniors. As a top 300 scholar, Yuki qualified for a $2,000 scholarship and the school received $2,000 to use toward STEM-related activities.

Bob Fest Awarded Fulbright

The US Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced Science Teacher Robert (Bob) Fest as a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award recipient.

T he Fulbright Program is the world’s largest and most diverse international exchange program and is supported by the United States and partner countries around the world. Fulbright alumni include sixty Nobel Prize laureates, eightynine Pulitzer Prize recipients, and forty who have served as a head of state or government.

In addition, Finn Nicolois ’23, Melanie Shao ’24, and Julian Lentchner ’23 received national awards. Melanie received a gold medal for her printmaking piece, “Fuji Reminiscence,” and Finn received a silver medal for his poem, “animalistic natures.” Julian won the American Visions Award for his photographic piece, “Perception.” This award is given to only one student in each region.

George School Names New Assistant Head of School for Student and Community Life

George School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mb Duckett Ireland as Assistant Head of School for Student and Community Life. Long committed to boarding school education, Mb brings a wealth of experience and perspective to George School, along with a student-first approach to this role.

Head of School Sam Houser Returns to the Classroom

With a PhD in Classical Philology from Brown University, Head of School Sam Houser was pleased to revisit the classroom in Term 6 teaching Introduction to Philosophy. “If I ever needed a reminder about the importance of George School’s mission and its people, teaching is just that,” said Sam. “The character and talents of our students are an inspiration, and teaching here is a great pleasure.”

Arts Department Named

Outstanding Visual Arts Community

George School received the 2022 endorsement of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community. This is the third consecutive year that the school has been recognized. Recipients demonstrate the value of their visual arts program with rigorous, inclusive, highly accessible, and highly visible programming. George School was one of thirty-nine schools in the state to receive this endorsement.

Community College. Gigi Palladino ’23 received the Digital Photography Award, Anatalia Cambridge ’24 received the Fine Craft Award, and Shaela Joseph ’24 received the Painting Award.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Awards for Class of 2023

Featured in Art of the State Exhibition

Art Teachers Jo¯ Adachi and Carter Sio ’76 were both selected as finalists for the 55th annual Art of the State Exhibition.

Fifteen Students Selected for Congressional Art Exhibition

Fifteen George School students were selected to participate in the 28th Annual High School Art Exhibition and Congressional Art Competition. The exhibition took place from Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Hicks Art Center Gallery at Bucks County

George School is pleased to announce that Derek Denoon ’23 received a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. Vinay Thulasiram ’23 was selected as a winner of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Scholarship, one of the Special Scholarships awarded in partnership between NMSC and businesses. Sam Gorby ’23 was previously named a National Merit Semifinalist. The following seniors were chosen as Commended Students in the 2023 NMSC Program: Ankita Achanta, Elizabeth Bugayev, Walter Chang, Linglong Dai, Maya Ferguson, Charles (Charlie) Gorby, Sevde Guleryuz, Hassan Murtaza, Vinay Thulasiram, Guoer (Camellia) Zheng, and Darwin Zhou.

Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has been showcasing the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. The exhibit includes ninety-two works of art by ninety-two artists from thirty-one counties of Pennsylvania. Finalists were selected from 1,850 entries from 542 artists. Jo¯ and Carter are two of the three artists who were selected from Bucks County for this state-wide art show.

Danielle Picard-Sheehan Honored with the Creativity Award

Danielle Picard-Sheehan, director of visual arts and design, received the Creativity Award at the 2023 Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition in New Hope PA. The exhibition is one of the premier photographic exhibitions in the region, featuring works from over 100 artists.

Jō Adachi and Carter Sio ’76

Theater Season Explores “Listening”

The theme of listening—how we listen and to what—guided the Performing Arts Department through the 2022-23 season with this year’s production selections. The department opened the season with Lanford Wilson’s The Rimers of Eldritch , followed by the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown , and ended with Moisés Kaufman’s 33 Variations . All three productions focused on how the students and audience listened to and experienced the story.

“ The creative and dedicated work of the students and my colleagues produced three beautiful productions of which I am proud and very grateful to have been able to share,” said Mo West, arts department head. “Speaking personally, I believe that listening is something we often think we are doing; careful, open listening is something that can always be improved on, and in doing so we are led to deeper revelations about ourselves and others. For me, this is the value of educational theater and the arts.”

Rhianna Searle ’23 Named Bucks County High School Poet of the Year

Rhianna Searle’s time at George School cultivated her passion for writing and poetry, and the myriad of clubs she is a prominent member of also inspire what she writes about. Themes in her writing include feminism, nature, climate action, and personal identity.

R hianna says that George School has prepared her for all that lies ahead at her next home this fall, Haverford College. “I think I’m going to major in English and keep going with my creative writing, but I also want to use it to make an impact in the world.”

The GS Student Media Team Takes the Shot

Ria Paladugu ’23, Max Forstein ’23, and Emmett Schmucker ’23 formed the GS student media team to capture Cougar athletics and shine a light on athletes’ accomplishments. They are the core team behind the streamlined content for GS Athletics on Instagram and Twitter. Over the past couple of years, they have also successfully and steadily grown the team to about a dozen students. The trio reviewed game schedules, coordinated staff coverage, captured promotional shots, and mapped out content plans for each team. Each was drawn to photography, journalism, and film work before coming to George School, and have used their time and experience at GS to hone their respective crafts.

PHOTO: MAX FORSTEIN ’23

Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey Finishes

Third in the FSL

The varsity girls’ field hockey team finished 7-5 in the regular season. They were 5-3 in the FSL, which cemented them as the #3 seed in the FSL playoffs. They made it to the FSL semifinals and wrapped up their season at states in November. Some of their best wins included a resounding 9-0 home victory against Friends’ Central, and close wins against ANC (2-1) and Shipley (3-1).

Varsity Girls’ Tennis Finishes 12-3

The varsity girls’ tennis team had a successful fall, finishing 12-3 in the regular season and 8-2 in the FSL. They were the #2 seed for the FSL playoffs. They made it all the way to the FSL championship, ultimately falling to Friends’ Central.

“ This team of thirteen studentathletes showed what it looks like to dig deeper while relying on the strength of one another and by recognizing their unique potential as a unit,” shared Head Coach Elena Harris ’90.

Ben Luber Named Courier Times/ Intelligencer Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year

Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Ben Luber was named Bucks County Courier Times/Intelligencer Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year. Committed to using athletics as a platform to empower young scholarathletes, Ben inspires his players to hone their skills and build-up their teammates.

B en is a graduate of Council Rock High School and went on to play Division I basketball at Penn State. He played professionally in Iceland and Israel before returning to the United States to coach Division I teams at Binghamton University and Rider University prior to coaching at George School.

La’Keisha Sutton Inducted into the Mercer County Basketball Hall of Fame

Head Girls’ Basketball Coach

La’Keisha Sutton was inducted into the Mercer County Basketball Hall of Fame. After graduating from Trenton Catholic Academy, she played Division I basketball at the University of South Carolina and went on to play professionally overseas in Taiwan, Finland, Ecuador, Germany, and Bulgaria. She returned to the United States to play for the Harlem Globetrotters and was the first woman from New Jersey to join the world-renowned team.

I n addition to coaching at George School, she runs the Fan Favorite Club, a hub for youth development in Trenton NJ, and works with the city’s recreation department to rehabilitate outdoor basketball courts in the city parks. In all of her work, she seeks to provide young players with mentorship to help them learn and grow as individuals.

Alumni Tell Us

For alumni information, visit our website: georgeschool.org/alumni

To share news and updates for the Alumni Tell Us section, email classnotes@georgeschool.org

1947

Charles H. Davis writes, “I have recently moved from Bryn Mawr PA to Leisure World in Silver Spring MD.”

1950

1940

Carola Waples Lacy writes, “After graduating, I joined the WACs, spent two years in Paris and Germany, and then moved to the West Coast, living in California. I got married in 1953 and have three wonderful kids: one daughter and two sons. I moved to Southern Oregon in 1966. I have played violin for ninety-three years; twenty with the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra, and currently have a string quartet that meets every Wednesday at my home in Ashland OR. I have been in jail twice for protesting the building of first strike weapons; once at Lawrence Livermore Lab in Livermore CA, then again at Precision Castparts in Portland OR. I love visits from my kids: they fix things, handle my IRS, make great meals, etc. Sending good wishes to all of you!”

1941

Virginia (Ginny) Walton Christy writes, “I am living at Kendal at Hanover in New Hampshire in assisted living. My daughter, Dulany Ogden Bennett (ffac) also lives here. I turned 100 last December. My health is good, considering my age.”

Lois Craven Ferguson writes, “After my husband of sixty-one years passed away in 2017, I lived alone for several years. I developed balance problems, and my children did not like me living alone, so I moved in with my daughter and son-in-law. The move was to Dunnellon FL, only fifty miles south of Gainesville. My daughter will retire from teaching next year and my son will retire from Citrus World in south Florida in May. I’ve been blessed with good health almost my entire life with only a knee replacement and a few surgeries. When I hit ninety that changed, but I’m coping as things still aren’t too bad. I’ve had to give up my photography and doing art shows but can still enjoy sewing, reading, and going to theatrical presentations.”

1951

Lucy C. Daniels writes, “Despite my leadership and academic success at George School, I was required to leave after my junior year (1950) until I received treatment and victory over my serious anorexia nervosa. One of the results of this experience, which included five years of hospitalization, was my best-selling novel Caleb, My Son . This and other life struggles have been written about in my memoir, With A Woman’s Voice (the third of my eight books) published in 2002. Other achievements, probably strongly influenced by my strong and wise experience at George School, include marriage and four children (the first nearly killing me due to unconscious physical acid, caused by my anorexia and its fears), having psychoanalysis as a result of this and the failure of my marriage, earning my doctorate in clinical psychology to support my children, and working in my clinical practice for forty-three years before retirement. Also, creating the Lucy Daniels Foundation devoted to psychoanalysis and creativity and the

Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood in Cary NC in 1989. All of this, stimulated by the strength to face and benefit from problems set off at George School (and that phase of life) has assisted me in having a rich life with four children (lawyers, ministers, and editor) and eight grandchildren that makes me feel very fortunate now that I am eighty-nine. Recently, my daughter and her husband supported me on a heartwarming trip to New York City, where I visited two classmates, Eleanor A. Magid and Heath Dillard , still friends (thanks to George School) some seventy-three years later. At this age these are particularly valuable, because my current best friends are two dachshunds who support me as I work on my current book, Aging in Place.”

1952

James (Jim) C. Alden writes, “I enjoyed reading our reunion booklet. To see that Headley (Lee) S. White Jr has not bulked up like some of us, that Christopher (Kit) Weir is still working, etc. I lost my lifelong love Anne Brewer Alden ’53 in February. She had been trapped in a body that was no longer functioning for her. I still feel her presence and believe that her mind and soul escaped from the body prison. It is important to remember that the body is only a container. When life is not there, it has lost its occupant. I am supported by the writings of Deepak Chopra and the New York Times best seller, An End to Upside Down Thinking by Mark Gober. The brain is not the source of the mind. The mind uses the brain as a driver uses a car.”

William (Bill) M. Quigg writes, “Where does one start after all these years? Still living in Phoenix AZ with my partner Connie Zook of the past five years. COVID changed all the volunteer work I was doing so I took a new direction with bioethics. I have been serving on the Bioethics Committee of HonorHealth for seventeen years, volunteer in the Spiritual Care Center, and serve on the board of the

Carola Waples Lacy ’40: “This was the photo I used in last year’s Christmas letter.”

Arizona Bioethics Organization. We produce twelve webinars each year and a spring one-day conference. My ethics work led me to start a speaking venture focusing on the use of Corporate Value Statements in business decision-making. Another activity that takes me to Kentucky is being on the board of Richmond Baking Company, which does contract baking for companies selling retail. I am also excited to have my cousin, Cailyn B. Quigg ’26 from Lexington KY, attending GS as a freshman. Cailyn is our fifth family member to attend George School.”

J. Lawrence (Larry) Shane writes, “My wife and I live at White Horse Village, a continuing care retirement community outside of Newtown Square PA. We are fortunate to have our good health and are still in independent living. Three of our four daughters and families live close by, so we are well taken care of. Our big excitement these days is watching a pair of bluebirds raise their families.”

tion in community affairs, the life of meetings and dinner parties galore, the abrupt cessation of all that, plus so much personal loss, leads me to wonder what form our resumed lives will take. A memory—songs we sang in assembly but probably never again—“No man is an island,” “On the road to Mandalay,” “Make new friends…”

and planning another vocal recital for the fall. Yes, I’m still singing. We lost our last Great Dane in November and are having to make do with a twelvepound Havanese named Bibi! I have always been a big dog person but decided that 165 pounds was a little too much for me at my advanced age. Bibi is twelve pounds, and a bundle of joy. Her name says it all: Bibiana Aligria, Spanish for “full of life and joy.” I hereby take back officially all the unpleasant things I ever said about little dogs.”

1956

Susan Trickle Holland writes, “Still very much in touch with WH Muller . The thing is: AGE. Needing “Senior Housing” seems to be what’s next. There are still airplanes that fly across the country! Cheers to all.”

1955

Richard I. Grausman writes, “At eighty-five, I am beginning to slow down a bit. I’m still raising money for our non-profit, Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), staying in touch with our alumni but no longer doing the dayto-day management. Living in Lenox MA most of the time and enjoying it.”

1953

Judith Walker Norris writes, “Life is as strange as I have ever known it, but a stabilizing influence has been the permanent arrival of my younger daughter and her husband to my New Hope PA home shortly after I was widowed. Kirk’s demise was sudden and unexpected, but I count myself one of the lucky ones because my older daughter and family members, too, remain in beautiful Bucks County, so far unscathed and all eager to rejoin an unmasked society. After decades of participa-

Marion (Martie) Yerkes Kyde writes, “I am lucky to have all systems go, and am still keeping busy as Vice Chair of the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River Steering Committee, and a member of my township EAC. Currently I am writing a brochure, planning an Earth Day celebration for Tinicum Township,

Nancy Crowell Reinbold writes, “Happily married to Barry for forty-five years. Still best friends. We have traveled together in twentyseven foreign countries. Getting to Cuba was a seventy-year dream come true for me. The time there we met some George School students and chaperones. I taught Spanish, English, and Remedial Reading until June 2000. I have been teaching ESL to immigrants and refugees from all over the world, and citizenship prep for the last twenty-seven years. We go to Planet Fitness most mornings at 6:30 a.m., or hike when the weather cooperates. Travel this spring will be Newfoundland and Labrador. As soon as we cross one off the bucket list, we add ten more. We count our blessings to be healthy and on the go. Life is good. Take care. Be safe. Be kind to one another. If you get to New Hampshire stop in for a visit.”

John C. Wobensmith writes, “I just finished eight years as the 71st Maryland Secretary of State. During that time, I experienced and directed events with over one hundred different countries and embassies. On January 15 in Washington DC, I received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Legacy Award for Leadership in

Richard Grausman ’55 with a tarte tatin made from the recipe in his book, French Classics Made Easy.

Martie Yerkes Kyde ’55: Bibi

Judith Walker Norris ’53: “I enjoy a life of leisure but there is always something/one to demand my attention.”

Four Generations of George School Students

By John J.S. Burton, Class of 1958

“Horace H. Burton, Class of 1897 of Tullytown PA, my father, was always proud to tell people that he was the first student to arrive on the George School campus on its opening day in the fall of 1893, graduating four years later. After two years at Newtown Friends School, I joined the George School Class of 1958 and went on to Earlham College along with classmates Annette Wilder Breiling, Peggy Kahoe Fowler, and Miriam Zeman Marecek . Our 65th George School Reunion was in May. My daughter Julie Burton Moisan ’86 graduated in the Class of 1986, and

daughter Joan Burton Whent ’90 graduated in 1990. Joan’s son Jake W. Whent ’24 is in the Class of 2024, and her son Harry D. Whent ’26 is in the Class of 2026. Curiously, although Jake and Harry are Americans, they are considered international students because their home is in Turks and Caicos in the British West Indies. The family is very proud of its relationship with the school, and Jake, who is one of the tour guides for prospective students and their families at George School, is fond of pointing out his great-grandfather in the Class of 1897 photo inside of the meetinghouse.”

Subnational Diplomacy. It has been a great experience and my George School background has clearly helped lead me down this path.”

1958

Eileen Moore Hickman writes, “I have fond memories of my years at George School. I have retired from piano teaching and have recently moved to Crosslands Retirement Community in Kennett Square PA. It is a wonderful place with lots of natural areas and activities.”

Mary Trent Jones writes, “We moved back to North Carolina the week before Christmas. It was extremely stressful. I hope never to do it again. We built our house in Fearrington which is between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill. It is great living on one floor and in a much smaller house. It is also nice being

where there is great health care. My husband, Jim, is still working as a Federal District Judge and goes back to Abingdon VA to have hearings and trials. He works in our home office every day. I am still on a couple of boards in Abingdon. I miss my old friends but see them when I go back with Jim. The nicest thing is that my sister Rebecca lives a mile from me, Sarah (Sally) Trent Harris ’59 lives about two hours from me, and Barbara lives in Charleston, so I am closer to all of them. I am still involved at Duke. Our son Ben’s second child was accepted early admission to the Duke Engineering program for this coming fall. We are all delighted by that; however, he will be taking a gap year. Trent’s oldest child is working in Charleston for a real estate firm. At least we have two grandchildren on the East coast. Yes, all our boys still live in Colorado, Idaho, and

California. The good thing is that it is much easier for them to get here than it was to Abingdon.”

Nancy Baker Martin writes, “Hi to all my classmates! I really look forward to our reunions—what fun! I always look forward to seeing George School, as well as my old farm right across the street. I spend my winters in North Palm Beach FL and the summers in Manchester VT.”

Katharine (Kitty) C. Pierce writes, “I am living with my husband in Niagara County NY on the Canadian Border as two daughters with families are in nearby Toronto. I am actively addressing local issues of extreme poverty and violence: direct food assistance, encouragement to women’s shelter, and support of children’s programs. I also continue to engage with lifelong commitments

1. The Burton family: John J.S. Burton ’58, Julie Burton Moisan ’86, Joan Burton Whent ’90, Jake W. Whent ’24, Harry D. Whent ’26. 2. Back in my day the sports teams did not yet have a mascot name (the “Cougars” arrived in 1965). We were simply the “Buff and Brown,” as seen in this pennant sticker that has been on a family mirror since the 1950s. 3. Horace H. Burton, Class of 1897.

to libraries and literacy, education and training, Planned Parenthood, the Democratic Party, the Episcopal Church, and community building.”

Suzanne Brosius Pusey writes, “Life is good. I remain in my home where I spent fifty-eight years with my husband John until he passed in 2020. I can travel to visit children and grandchildren. Three children and ten grands keep me busy along with garden club, church work, and golf.”

1959

Robert (Bob) B. Dockhorn writes, “I remember fondly the reunions of the Affiliation Summer Workcamps in Germany that were held at George School over the December holidays in the 1950s and 1960s. I actually have a 16mm film of the 1959 workcamp held in Bavaria [800 ft. of film]. Mary (Ellen) E. Atkinson ’61 , and I were in the workcamp and now both live in the Friends House Retirement Community in Sandy Spring MD.”

Karen Johnson writes, “Last August I moved to Boxborough MA leaving a town I had lived in for fifty-two years! I now live about three miles away from my middle son, daughter-in-law, their five children, and assorted animals (goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, a dog, and three new barn cats). I am making new friends and keeping my eyes open for new volunteer opportunities. I welcome any classmates that might be close to visit! Diana Wright Barlow is not too far, and we are in touch.”

1963

1961

Corinna F. Fales writes, “I still work as a writer/editor but am shifting my professional focus to public speaking on diversity—specifically, race—which has always been my passion and lies at the core of my lived experience. I offer a new, heart- and evidence-based perspective on this hot topic and explain why political correctness can only create an illusion of progress. Holla back if you know of potential gigs! Re: family, I miss my son and grandson very much—long backstory there—but we’ll work that out! Best wishes and go well to y’all!

Carol Ellis Duke writes, “I will be moving from my home of nine years in Federal Way WA to a condo in a retirement community in Des Moines WA. I hate to give up my big house and gardens, but we have been on a waiting list for four and a half years, so it is either now or maybe in another few years as people rarely leave this retirement community. The condo is large and overlooks the Puget Sound so at least we will not be giving up our view. I am still working as the director of online training for Hamilton County Educational Service Center in Cincinnati OH where I used to live. The course that I wrote and directed teaches teachers all over the world how to teach children with reading difficulties. Teachers are taught to use the Orton Gillingham method, a research-based method for helping students who are dyslexic or just have encountered problems learning to read.”

Frances Preston Schutz writes, “In July, we will have completed three

years at The Colonnades, a senior living community in the Charlottesville VA area. There are blessings and challenges in this situation, but it seemed timely for us. I have enjoyed making new friends—either in the dining room, where we gladly ‘float’ where there are two empty seats at a table or working in the community raised-bed garden. It was strange moving when isolation was the norm. I have since the fall of 2020 taken on the task of volunteer librarian here. Providing this service to residents I have come to know because of their affinity for books has given me great pleasure and has given me the opportunity to learn. Music is another focus—both as audience members at seasonal symphony and chamber music concerts and as active participants. Hank and I sing in a small chorus here, and I have continued to sing with the local Women’s Choir, which I joined in 1999. Our former regular involvement in a local Sacred Harp group has been in suspension since spring of 2020, but we are cautiously optimistic about beginning again. Needlework remains an interest. I assembled a quilt during this past year for my sister, who was married in 1978! She is a veterinarian, and never found the time to do this herself. I am active on the Baltimore Yearly Meeting’s Indian Affairs Committee and continue to serve on our local Meeting’s Care and Clearness Committee. Our beloved three grandchildren, ages 8-11, also keep us hopping. I’d welcome news of other classmates—that is what led me to offer these modest glimpses of my current activities.”

Kathryn (Kassie) Greco Schwin ’63 and Jacqueline Guis ’63

Karen Johnson ’61

Corinna F. Fales ’61

Kathryn (Kassie) Greco Schwin writes, “Jacqueline Guis and I got together several times in October.”

slow circles, looking for remains that need to be picked up, and at night the owls and a few hawks are the last thing I see in the tops of the towering eucalyptus and pecan trees. “Beauty crowds me till I die...” I continue to support ACLU, NFCL, AI, SPLC, Doctors Without Borders, NAACP, and other groups that try to improve conditions for folks in need. Locally I am very concerned about the many people without homes, and I contribute what I can. I am grateful for my good health. I hope you are finding beauty, in your garden or wherever you travel, and sharing your good fortune.”

1964

Judith (Judy) McIlvain Lewis writes, “My husband Donovan and I are loving our 14th year on the lovely Gulf Coast of Florida in Bradenton. Donovan is an avid model railroader with a layout taking up the entire twocar garage. I lead/teach pool aerobics three times per week and am kept very busy as secretary for a busy HOA. We are both active members of Elk Lodge 1511 and are there at least three or four times per week playing bingo, feather-your-nest, or singing karaoke. Richard Averre (ffac) would be proud that I finally learned to belt out the songs unashamedly, with favorites from the 50s and 60s such as “I Want to Be Wanted” by Brenda Lee and “Without You” by Harry Nilsson! We are way too busy but loving every second of retirement!”

Kathryn McCreary writes, “I am emerging from two long years of hope and sorrow after taking care of my partner until her death last June. Now the garden is calling me to undo the neglect, and I am enjoying the hummingbirds, ladybugs, earthworms, lizards, high-flying geese, and ducks as I dig, plant, and spread compost over those familiar old beds. The earth is a refuge, and our former orchard has become a safe place in all its wildness for foxes, raccoons, possums, squirrels, rodents, and who knows what other critters. The vultures soar overhead in marvelous,

Morgan (Scott) Phenix writes, “I published a third book, Remind Me and Others (Luminare Press), a collection of essays, stories, and a handful of poems and fresh endings to some well-established stories. I finally retired from the community college, now working part-time at one of the county recycling centers. Not wearing the orange outfit, mind you. I hope we can soon start planning the 60th (year!) reunion.”

1965

William (Bill) G. Barton writes, “After forty-eight years in the San Francisco Bay Area, I am happy to report that I have moved to the coast of Maine. Quite timely and very lucky for me. It has been great reconnecting with classmate Peter (Pete) L. Joslin who summers in nearby Camden. I now have a

winter escape with my partner Marcia Wakeman at her townhouse in Charleston after it was finally rebuilt from a lightning strike two years ago. I was honored in March as one of four inductees into the University of California, Berkeley Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a great sold-out event. I played for UC Berkeley from 1973-1976 on a phenomenal team. I hope to connect with more classmates and am happy to report that I have found a nearby Quaker Meeting.”

Elizabeth (Betsy) Swift

Janeczek writes, “I live now in Eugene OR with my husband of fortyfour years, Andy. Our children are in Albuquerque NM (eldest Avery: grandson, granddaughter) and Portland OR (son Orion: two grandsons). We are both musicians—piano and mandolin (me), and guitars (Andy) —and play a lot: in bands, in jams, and volunteering for those in need. We also garden, hike, bike, kayak, XC ski, and generally love camping and exploring. Favorite memories from George School: getting busted for singing Beatles songs in harmony in the girl day students’ rooms, being friends with the Passmore sisters, song circles with Louis F. Hepburn and Virginia (Ginny) W. Walden , lusting after the Hollister boys, and that fabulous rice pudding served at lunches.”

Peter (Pete) L. Joslin writes, “Hello fellow classmates! I finally retired a few years ago after spending twenty-six years working for large corporations in various sales management positions and enduring thirteen

Judy McIlvain Lewis ’64 and husband Donovan

Bill Barton ’65

Morgan (Scott) Phenix ’64 published his third book.

moves. Finally settled in Atlanta GA and started my own business in 1995, which grew into one of the country’s largest automation companies. We paint all Hyundai cars, help build their engines, allow UPS and FedEx to sort their packages quicker with fewer misdirects, and monitor the fill lines for all Coke products, just to name a few of our projects. Now my wife and I split time between the North Georgia mountains and our island home off the coast of Maine where we have an organic farm. We spend a lot of time watching the grandkids play sports, golfing, sailing, and are very active in our church. I still see William (Bill) G. Barton and William (Bill) F. Fretz II , who live across the bay from us. I hope this update finds all of you well.”

a week at Disney World, hosted by our daughter Erin and her husband Aaram as a “thank you” for our part in celebrating their wedding last year. Then a week in Aruba with my sister Sara (Sally) Sweitzer Taylor ’72 and then a visit with friends in Naples FL where I spent three days sailing in the Keys—checked that one off the bucket list. In July we hope to travel to China to spend time with our son and his wife—we have not seen them since COVID hit.”

work at my business, Art Appraisals of New England, and enjoy exhibitions committees for 3S Artspace in Portsmouth NH and York Public Library in York ME. My husband and I travel to places in Europe and on our lists. If anyone is driving into Maine, I am in the southernmost edge so stop and say hi; I dare you to jump in the ocean with me!”

1967

Steven (Steve) E. Sweitzer writes, “We are enjoying our semiretirement (I still report and produce stories for a couple TV shows) with lots of travel. The year started with

1968

Sturgis Warner writes, “I will be spending this year traveling with My Love Affair With Marriage , an animated feature film for adults by my long-time partner Signe Baumane. I was one of the producers of the film and held many jobs in its creation. The film will be shown at over seventy-five film festivals around the world and will be released in North American theaters sometime this fall. Information can be found at MyLoveAffairWithMarriage.com.”

Tannye (Tan) Wold writes, “I enjoyed my premiere experience coaching and teaching this sport of tennis that I fell in love with when I was five. My local spring girls high school team consisted mainly of kids who had never picked up a racquet. I also started a USTA parks and recreation teaching program in a neighboring town for kids in grades 1-3 and 4-6. It was loads of fun and joy. Yes, I still love competing on USTA teams. I

1969

John R. Boone writes, “I have been happily living in Brooklyn NY and Stonington CT with my wife Jenny Dixon for many years. Even more staggering, I have been living in New York City for forty-eight years as of this April. I moved in the day Gerald Ford said to the city, ‘drop dead.’”

James R. Caulkins writes, “Evelyne and I have been together fifty years (married for forty-eight), so it is with unmitigated joy that I can finally announce that our son and his adorable wife are expecting their first child, and our first grandchild. It has been a long time coming.”

1970

Christoffer (Chris) A. Graae writes, “Hello George School, it has been awhile! A brief update: I just turned seventy-two last February, am healthy, happy, and productive, and hoping for another solid twenty years! I retired at the end of 2018 from a forty-three-year architectural career, co-founding a thirty-fiveperson practice in 1981 in George -

John Boone ’69: “A dramatic photo of my recent mural on the east wall of the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida. It is my third commission with the museum.”

Pete Joslin ’65

Sturgis Warner ’68 was one of the producers of this animated film.

Steve Sweitzer ’67 — daughter Erin and her husband Aaram at their wedding.

town, and ending my last five years leading the uniquely challenging $162m modernization of the National Landmark Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC. I have a lovely wife, two successful and fulfilled children (an environmental lawyer in DC specializing in electric and autonomous vehicles and a senior manager at Save the Children in CT) each blessed with one set of to-die-for girls and one set of knock out boys! (They say that’s all we’re getting…OK!). We live on the beautiful South River near Annapolis MD in a circa 1910 farmhouse that my retired architect wife and I renovated (her job: minding the Smithsonian’s south side of the National Mall from the National Museum of the American Indian down to the Freer Gallery of Art). We really love our life here—swimming, sailing, bird watching, hiking, boating, gardening, beekeeping, osprey nesting, and oyster spat raising (to put on the sanctuaries upriver). Too many unfinished projects underway, but they keep me busy. It seems architects always need to have a nesting improvement of some kind going on. Lots of engagement in my community—getting grants and preserving historic buildings; fighting to prevent clear cutting of a fifty-two-acre forest down the street by developers; on the board of our three local Riverkeepers (Arundel Rivers Federation) and helping fundraise for the Chesapeake Bay Trust and getting their HQ in Eastport to net zero. I would love to hear what is happening with my 1970 buddies. Hope you are all healthy, happy, and making a difference in this world. The George School way!”

Roger L. Kay writes, “Here is a memory: Where there is only grass and scrub now, we used to jump the Philadelphia-Newtown train. It had a flag stop and station on the George School campus. Not many used the George School stop, but the train would slow down going by. That is when we would run out from our hiding places behind the bushes, trot alongside, and hop on, standing on stairways and gripping handrails. The train would slow again before crossing Route 413. That is when we would jump off, legs spinning in the air like cartoon characters to prevent us from landing on our faces. One day, about fifteen of us were hanging onto different stairwells when a window shot up above me. A conductor leaned out and shouted, “Don’t jump!” We were approaching Route 413. I shouted, “Jump!” and we all came off. At morning meeting the next day, Headmaster Eric Curtis lectured us sternly, but no one broke ranks, and we got away with it.”

Christopher (Chris) V. Kent writes, “Hope everyone is well and happy! I retired from my “day job” as writer and editor at Review of Ophthalmology magazine at the end of 2022. I am now devoted full time to writing and posting essays (for eventual compilation into books) and new fully produced music tracks (that will be part of upcoming albums) every month at christopherkent.com. Both my essays and music are getting great reception—radio personality Dr. Demento recently posted a nice review of my February 2023 essay about the evolution of audio recording! And my songs are now getting upwards of 20,000 listens per year through streaming services (Spotify, Pandora, etc.) So, I am as busy in “retirement” as I was before...only now I am working on my own stuff exclusively! Not a bad way to live!”

1971

Frederick (Fred) W. Gannett writes, “Cheers all. Sadly for me, I missed the celebration of fifty-one years since graduation. That span

boggles what is left of my mind; a half century which is easily more than I expected those many years ago. My wife of most of those years, Debbie, and I retired to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Seemingly an odd choice, it was an easy decision to trade our life in the Colorado mountains for the waters of the Indian Ocean. Despite COVID, life has been delightfully tranquil even with exchanging one set of political and linguistic conundrums for another. There is much to rail about the contradictions of this rainbow nation, and much more to love. I find myself drifting back to memories of George School, particular people, somewhat frozen into a four-year window and certainly not justice to the people they have become. The montage of photos trickling through Facebook seem impossibly young, not what the vagaries of my mind recreate as the reality of those four years. Despite the obvious photoshopping, what remains vivid is the sense of EVERYTHING being important beyond belief, of friends being the ABSOLUTE center of the universe, and the belief that no other place was quite as momentous. Regrettably, I have become a stranger to the present, but certainly have a half-century epoch of memories. I will tip a glass to all of you.”

John F. Hallowell writes, “I retired just over two years ago from a career as a physician assistant. I thought I would miss the work, but I really have not as there is much to be said for not having obligations. And,

Fred Gannett ’71 — “17 and full of it.”

Chris Graae ’70: “Sailing our catboat Honey Bee in the West River Regatta.”

when there is a storm, I do not have to worry about staffing! I have been playing a lot of pickleball, enjoying the outside, especially the birds, hikes, and beaches here on Long Island. I also teach some at a physican assistant program. My wife, Meg, still has a few more years to work before we decide on our next step. Our children are in England, NJ, and the San Juan Islands in Washington, so we are spread out, and with beautiful places to visit. We really love the times we can be together. My brother lives near George School, so I have had the opportunity to visit the campus a few times and it sure brings back many nice memories.”

ways a pleasure. Now, our three sons are far flung across the country and my husband Bill and I are enjoying our retirement.”

Elizabeth (Beth) S. Taylor writes, “I just retired from teaching, which began for me just after college at a Quaker secondary school in Providence RI, and, after graduate school, included a stint at Harvard before enjoying many years at Brown, where I co-founded the Nonfiction Writing Program in their English Department. Brown students are a lot like George School students—smart, creative, and bold, so classes were al-

1972

Amy A. Jarrett writes, “It has been a busy time for me since the 50th Class Reunion, making a trunk for a doll that was to be raffled at the Doll Club I belong to and making doll clothes to put in the trunk. The months of November and December were busy driving my mom to doctor appointments. That ended by her having surgery at ninety-five yearsold in February. And since her release from the hospital, I have been busy taking care of her. She is finally able to get out of bed by herself, eat full meals, and walk with a walker. Now it will be time to start clean up in the flower beds and lawn.”

Valerie (Val) Kester Morrissey writes, “A good time was had by all for our 50th reunion in 2022, despite the horrible weather. Rain, wind, and cold kept us inside the library and gym most of the time. There were forty-two members from our class. Sarah Custer Gove and Nancy H. Fullam sent their regrets. The weather kept them away. Elizabeth S. Perdue , who was at a law school reunion in another state, connected by phone during our luncheon and it was fun to see her! Edward M. Millermaier had sent us regrets because he had a concert Friday night, but several people urged him to come. So, he arrived on Saturday much to our delight. Even though two people reported testing positive for COVID-19 the following week, everyone seems to be in good health.

We are blessed. I want to report the departure of two classmates. Alan H. Lipkowitz had always kept in touch with Michael F. Klesh. He told us Mike passed away in 2019 from various health problems, and cancer at the end. Before retiring to Arizona, Mike served as a diplomat in Nairobi, Kenya, and other places. He was present during the bombing of the US Embassy in Nairobi in 1998 and was a first responder, later receiving a citation from Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. He loved golf, good food and wine, and enjoyed life to the fullest. We drank a toast of The Glenlivet to him at our luncheon. Elzada James Lukens passed away in March 2021 from natural causes. She was living in PA and had diabetes and other health problems. She worked as a newspaper editor for many years and later at Wawa. She enjoyed writing poetry. She found happiness in love later in life and was married to John Lukens of Newtown PA in 2015 until his passing in 2018. I had known her since we were kids. I learned a lot about life from her and appreciated knowing her. Last but not least, I am designing three wedding certificates this year, after five fallow years. When it rains it pours. My son Michael is now a proud small business owner of a Dairy Queen in Oakland NJ. My son Dan and his wife Daphne have given me three beautiful grandchildren, Kellan (9), Natalie (5), and Stella (3).”

Anne Outwater writes, “For twenty years, my academic research focused on decreasing extreme violence and increasing well-being for

Amy Jarrett ’72: “Trunk for the doll I made”

Second Board of Directors meeting in Dar es Salaam, 2022, Anne Outwater ’72, Managing Director and shareholder, far right.

John F. Hallowell ’71

Beth Taylor ’71 at Brown around 2017

those most at risk: poorly educated, under-employed young men. We have discovered who they are in Dar es Salaam, described them, tested interventions, and found that entrepreneurship training at their level can help. The happy moment that I am now in is that a mid-career faculty member is taking over these research problems, procuring funding to answer the next step: comparing entrepreneurship training approaches in such a way that younger faculty are included. I am receding into the role of ‘advisor.’ In my retirement from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, I have started a business, so I am now an entrepreneur myself! My business is Rejuvenation Foods Africa Ltd. and our flagship product is Zaidi Ice Cream. Research in action and meeting real life challenges! The factory is in a registered nature reserve planted twenty years ago; we have developed a nature trail of native plants. We receive many different groups: children on insect treasure hunts, gardeners wanting to see mature native plants live, NGOs, even the World Bank and the US Embassy have held trainings here. We are having so much fun, so many affirmations! We have been building the company for one and a half years and received a lot of advice! Zaidi Ice Cream has become organic, all natural, halal, using all Tanzanian products, affordable, developing recipes with native fruits, meeting Tanzania Bureau of Standards, providing entrepreneurship opportunities, etc... At each step the product becomes more real, more refreshing, more healthy. I did not expect it would be such a joyful journey.”

Sigmund (Sig) J. Roos writes, “Ruth Rohde ’74 and I ran into Janet Rhett Rollings by chance in Miami. We had a great time catching up.”

1973

Linda Blum writes, “I am almost retired from my career as a nurse practitioner; my privileges are still active, but I have no plans to keep working (at least for now). My youngest is expecting my first grandchild so I might have a new career as babysitter sometime this fall. My eldest was just featured on the NBC Nightly News . Look for Aza Raskin’s appearance as part of the Center for Humane Technology’s work on AI and chatbots. My middle child and I got back in February from visiting family in Helsinki and ventured north of the Arctic Circle in midwinter hoping to see the Northern Lights. Alas, we just saw lots of snow. My class graduated fifty years ago as of this May. I cannot believe it has been so long.”

John B. Hoffman writes, “Incredible how quickly the time flew by. Proud to say I have stayed actively involved with George School since graduating in 1973, first working as an admission volunteer, Class of 1973 representative, donating to the school every year since graduating (Proud Member of the Sticky Bun Society), recipient of an Alumni Award, parent of two George School students, Joshua (Josh) O. Hoffman ’17 and Maia S. Hoffman ’24 , and former Parent Rep to the George School Board. I also created the Albert G. Oliver Program with the help of former Head of School David L. Bourns and sent close to seventy Oliver and De La Salle Scholars to George School from 1980 through 2016. I am still living in New York City, working as a Senior Advisor at Oliver Scholars, and having a blast doing it. I still ski, hit the beach, read, and play tennis whenever possible. George School has played a powerful and prominent place in my life, and that of my family for five decades, and I remain so very grateful for that wonderful affiliation

and connection. I feel deeply indebted to George School for the path in life I have chosen promoting equity and social justice through educational access, and for the person I have become. I look forward to continuing to remain affiliated and helpful to the school in the coming years.”

Druet Cameron Klugh writes, “After forty years in the legal information industry, I ended up retiring last year from one of my alma maters, the University of Iowa! Being a law librarian in New York City, Denver, Boulder, and Iowa City exposed me to challenging work and intriguing people in a constantly evolving tech arena. Now it is time to settle back with my favorite pot of tea, my dear black kitty Scamp, and several good books. Having been back to George School several times with my mother Nan Burchette Cameron ’55 I have seen impressive and lovely improvements which complement the school’s expanded educational offerings. What a fine place we attended! Congratulations on our 50th!”

Bruce E. Nayowith writes, “I retired from the practice of emergency medicine at the beginning of 2020, a few months before COVID started, for medical reasons. So, I missed the experience of being a doctor during the pandemic. Since then, I have devoted myself more fully to exploring human capacities for “collective resourcing” and “sharing nervous systems,” both in-person and online. This feels like an extension of my interest in science that I had at George School—shifting to first person science where we are both scientists and subjects at the same time, rather than the more traditional third person science. For me, this often takes the form of “we-space” processes, including family constellations and co-presencing. I was invited to present at the 2023 Resonance Summit, with a presentation titled “Resonant Encounters of the Third Kind.”

Janet Rhett Rollings ’72, Sig Roos ’72, and Ruth Rohde ’74

Thomas H. Woodman writes, “Life is good. I am still coaching a masters rowing team part time but am mostly retired. We call Redmond WA home, but often escape to our cabin on the Sound, or to explore or to travel. Getting lots of morning kayaking in, with occasional hikes and backpacking trips to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest and beyond. Also enjoying visits to our two daughters in the Bay Area and that our fourth daughter moves back to Redmond in a few months!”

ing of retiring to Italy or someplace similar. Thoughts?”

1976

Robert L. Orr writes, “Finishing up my twenty-first year (forty-three overall) teaching in Portland OR (I only taught twenty at George School). Still having a good time teaching high school students...married to Holly Schroder Orr ’78 (ffac) , equestrian instructor/dorm faculty from 1980-83. At some point, I will be wrapping up this teaching gig and we are contemplating a move back to PA. Got to connect with Vince Campellone (staff), Polly Lodge (fac) , and others last summer, and will likely be making a trip back to the George School area this summer. I would love to connect with alums if you are around.”

Catherinie (Kate) M. O’Neill writes, “I am living in Santa Fe NM where I teach psychology online as an Associate Professor at UNM-Taos. My newest venture is Dreaming Dog Books: poetry chapbooks printed on a 1909 C&P Press. I served as Secretary of Higher Education for NM from 2018 through 2020. I just celebrated twenty-three years with my partner, Ginger, with whom I have two step-daughters, three step-grandsons, and three dogs. I hold dual US-Irish citizenship. My new chapbook of poems, Emulsifying Fires: Ansel Adams in New Mexico is available at dreamingdogbooks.net. Shout out to George School Alums coming through Santa Fe: stop by for a studio tour.”

1974

Mary R. Clough writes, “I am getting a book published this year. It is about my outdoor adventures. For those who do not know, I went on to become a wildlife biologist. I moved out West and traveled around for various jobs, and then settled in Evanston WY where I worked for the Forest Service. I am retired now. So, I guess my book is a memoir. Look for it in bookstores this summer. It is titled My Outdoor Affairs. ”

Jean M. Leavenworth writes, “I cannot believe we are coming up on our 50th anniversary soon! How time does fly! I have been living in Portland OR for the last twenty-five years or so teaching pilates and am think-

1977

Elizabeth (Liz) L. Bowen writes, “Greetings from Los Angeles! My daughter Ana graduated from Hollywood High and is pursuing acting full time. I am working as the Director of Nursing for a home care company. It was a crazy “winter” here! Shout out to Nicholas (Nick) R. Segal ’79 if you are still in Los Angeles.”

Winningham writes, “I am happy to say that a way has opened for me to retire from teaching at the end of this school year, after twenty-four years as a school librarian. I have had the pleasure of working in both the Intermediate and Middle Schools

M. Elizabeth Hawkins

Thomas Woodman ’73 with wife and girlfriend Minnie, Summer 2022.

Mary Clough ’74 and her dog Arthur in Rocky Mt. Park CO.

Liz Bowen ’77 and Ana at the AMC Emmy Brunch!

Jean Leavenworth ’74 — Piccolo cottage

Kate O’Neill ’77 — 1909 Chandler & Price Printing Press at Dreaming Dog Studios in Santa Fe NM

Elizabeth Hawkins Winningham ’77: “Our last trip to Colorado Springs to spend time with our daughter and newest grandchild.”

in the Avon Community School Corporation in Avon IN. I will continue to follow my calling and give back to the community by being a part-time dyslexic tutor at the Children’s Dyslexic Center in Indianapolis IN. Being dyslexic myself, I find working with young students extremely fulfilling. All our students are tutored one-on-one and for free. Bruce and I plan on traveling, and spending time with our children and grandchildren while we figure out what retirement will look like for us. It may involve a move back East, but that is probably a few years down the road.”

1978

Jonathan W. Platt writes, “Greetings. I have been married for thirty-three years to Melanie O’Neill, mother of our three boys, Joshua (Josh) H. Platt ’12, Dakota (Cody) J. Platt ’16, and Elias O. Platt ’18 , each of whom earned their Eagle Scout ranks while attending George School as boarders all four years. Melanie and I were married at the George School Meetinghouse in 1990 and have lived on our ten acres in Pipersville ever since. I still do what I have always done since my sophomore year at George School— write software. I am a remote contractor for software development and support services as the sole employee of my “corporation”—a big name for my little home office. If you have ever touched a screen while playing MagiQuest at a Great Wolf Lodge, you have used software I have written, as the most public example. I enjoy the groundskeeping aspects (mow grass, trim and fall trees, maintain woods) of property maintenance for exercise. It is better than the YMCA. I believe in balancing technology with nature to stay grounded. Ironically, or perhaps in congruence with that, I refuse to own a mobile phone. You will only find me by sight, in person. I still have some hair, and it still has color. Yay.”

1980

Penelope (Penny) Whitman writes, “Hi Friends! I moved from New Hampshire to Asheville NC in September of 2022 for a tourism management position with Explore Asheville/Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. My Aussie Cattle Dog/Corgi puppy, Pippa, loves it just as much as I do. Asheville is a craft beverage and dog-loving town with a great art and music scene as well. Would love to see you anytime.”

1981

David S. Jacoby writes, “I am teaching at New York University and Boston University and am writing more books on sustainable supply chain management. I also just launched a master class (rev-chain. com) to help companies transition to net zero emissions.”

Stephen (Steve) D. Kulla writes, “Our youngest of four children, Hannah, graduated this fall from Wells College and is now a conservationist on staff with the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Our days of following our children’s athletic events have shifted to our four grandchildren, so evenings and weekends remain full. Though I am in my thirty-fourth year of practicing law, I still work to stimulate my mind in other pursuits, having recently obtained a Master’s in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Gratz College in Melrose Park PA, and having published my second book I Raise My Right Hand to Death, which followed The Vanishing Dice Murder, both of

which are based on murder cases I defended. I regrettably lost my mother at age ninety this past winter, and often reflect on her and my father’s trips to visit me at George School.”

Matthew (Matt) Lindley writes, “Waiting patiently for striped bass to migrate up from the Chesapeake Bay to our local waters here in Gloucester MA. A month ago, Google thinned its ranks by 12,000— which included me. My wife says I am retired, and we booked a trip to Italy. So maybe I am. I have spoken recently with Matthew (Matt) D. Fine ’82, Samuel J. Kittner, and John W. Zinsser , all of whom seem to be going from strength to strength in Virginia, Washington DC, and Switzerland (someplace) respectively. My sister Jane Lindley ’79 splits her time between the Outer Banks and Bucks County, as she and her husband bought a place to be closer to Mom—now ninety-two. I heard they all went to the Pineville Tavern. That place always makes me think of William (Bill) H. Enos (ffac). ”

James E. Marshall writes, “I had my heart transplant in 2020, and I am healthy now and working out. I have been to Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and retired after serving twenty-one years!”

1982

Victoria J. Short writes, “I retired from teaching in 2020 and wrote a book, Find Your Mini Pumpkin . It is a collection of the life lessons I shared with students over my twenty-eight-year career. After trying

Matt Lindley ’81 last summer just off Wingaersheek Beach.

Penny Whitman ’80 and Pippa

jobs from retail to real estate, I finally decided to follow in the footsteps of one of my earliest mentors, John R. Gleeson III ’65 , and become an English teacher. It was a privilege to spend time sharing the wisdom of the great storytellers with my students. The classroom is also where I found my own voice.”

George School in the 50s. I am grateful for being supported by so many friends, extended family, and community. Having retired a few years ago, it has been a pleasure to become President of Dressage at Devon in 2022—kind of a full-time volunteer position. (Call me if you want tickets for this year’s show, to be held from September 26 through October 1, 2023.) This year, I am pursuing my United States Equestrian Federation “S” Dressage and “R” Sport Horse judging licenses, which involve a lot of travel and intense CE, things that I love! The new joyride in my life is a mare named Kasinaa. I am totally smitten and loving the partnership we are forging—still high on horses. On the home front, I love seeing our eleven grandies, gardening, and hosting hoedowns.”

1983

Antinéa Rivera Homsher writes, “After thirty-five amazing years living in Manhattan NY and loving The Big Apple, I have taken a huge leap into my next chapter of life. I moved to Chicago and got married. John and I married in my hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico in October 2022. Neither of us have been married before and we do not have any children except for Cari and Potter (cats) who I brought with me and who seamlessly transitioned and completed our family and new home. I had enjoyed the hustle and bustle of my commercial real estate career, but now I am looking forward to getting back into my art. Let us see where this new adventure takes me.”

Anne Snipes Moss writes, “It has been a hard year with the passing of my mother Ingeborg Longerich Snipes (ffac) , who taught briefly at

1984

Kathryn (Kate) A. Bruton writes, “My life continues to be consumed by tennis, but I would not have it any other way. I feel fortunate to be able to give my United States Tennis Association (USTA) non-profit organization over nine hundred hours of volunteer hours annually. I was surprised and humbled to have received two USTA awards in the past two years. In January of 2023, I began a two-year leadership role as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion as a USTA Philadelphia Area Tennis District board member. Additionally, I am planning a Juneteenth event at Germantown Cricket Club and am the parent chair for my daughter’s school auction/gala. My daughter, Aubrey, is in the 5th grade at AIM Academy, and my son, Connor, who will be twenty-five this July, is two courses and a student teaching

semester short of his master’s degree (European History/MEd).”

1986

Christopher (Chris) G. Dixon writes, “I retired in 2017 from the Marine Corps following twenty-seven years of service. I now work for the Department of Defense as a government civilian. My son and daughter are grown and in the Marine Corps. My stepson is a fighter pilot in the Navy. Julie and I married in 2018. We live on our farm with our four horses and dog. We now spend our time riding horses, managing a farm, and gardening. I stay in touch with Maria Etzrodt Gibbons and Eric Lucentini. ”

1989

Ethan H. Decker writes, “My new company, Applied Brand Science, is growing well, helping marketing leaders take the mystery out of branding, and allowing me time to tend to my fam. It also lets me do improv and stand-up in work settings. #Sorrynotsorry.”

Robert (Stone) L. Stafford writes, “I still own and operate Icon

Antinéa Rivera ’83 and John Homsher, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Ethan Decker ’89 in his new business attire.

Chris Dixon ’86

Anne Snipes Moss ’83

Victoria Short ’82

Studios in Atlanta GA (fifteen years), and recently purchased the building a couple of years ago. Big, scary step! I am currently working on growing my podcast lifeonpodcast.com and have an upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia this summer to work with the new music commission. Very exciting! I have never been to the Middle East. I keep in contact with Robert (Rob) E. Hardy ’91 and Tamara (Tammy) L. Harper ’88 , locally, and touch base with many of you on Instagram. I always love hearing from George School grads! Hope everyone is well.”

at George School. Those years shaped the person I am today.”

1997

Johanna R. Kolodny writes, “I am engaged and getting married this October in New York City to Barton Rivera. He had the pleasure of visiting George School on a very rainy, cold May last year for my class reunion. It was nice for him to get a glimpse into my past with classmates. I am hoping I can get him to return on a more beautiful day so he can fully appreciate the campus.”

1992

Michael (Mike) D. Gallagher writes, “We are officially empty nesters and have relocated down the shore. After teaching English in Camden for seventeen years I needed a change of pace. Currently I am teaching sixth grade English in Atlantic City and I could not be happier. What a wonderful age. I get to be as goofy as I want, and they eat it up—most of the time. I am able to surf a lot more now and can even see the ocean from my home. We will be traveling more considering we are footloose and fancy free. This July our first stop is the Azores. I will forever be grateful for my experience

1998

Anthea S. Brown writes, “I now have my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College in Vermont! The graduation ceremony was held in March 2023. I finished my first poetic memoir and am working on my second. I also just signed on to teach ceramics with Blue Skies Pottery in Hoboken NJ.”

1999

Timothy (Tim) L. O’Neill writes, “My family and I have been back living in the Delaware Valley for a little bit after many years away in Delaware, Massachusetts, and briefly Madagascar. I am happy to be teaching linguistics and coordinating student-taught language classes at The College of New Jersey.”

Meghan Everett Rosenfeld writes, “My family and I are thrilled to start our next adventure in Mansfield CT, where I have accepted a Head of School position in a Montessori elementary school. Since graduating from George School, I have become a teen mother, survived

domestic violence, lost my eldest child to brain cancer, and absorbed disparaging comments about the size of my blended family. These events motivated me to earn two degrees and multiple specialized certifications. In addition, I have volunteered as a domestic violence victims advocate, EMS worker, and food pantry worker. I spent the first fifteen years of my professional career as a Montessori teacher and administrator. After moving to Pennsylvania in 2010, I helped low-income families facing eviction, criminal charges, and family disputes through my work as a paralegal. I have encouraged children from 3-18 to build confidence and express themselves through ballet. I ran for office twice to advocate for access to local healthcare and to defend public education, women’s rights, and LGBTQ rights in an area where extremism and a gun cult are flourishing. I sit on the boards of several progressive organizations that promote equity and diversity in government and the community. The most valuable gift George School gave me was the belief that our inner light can outshine any shadow.”

Rebecca

writes, “Be careful if driving around the Wilmington NC area since we have a new teenage driver on the roads.”

2000

Matthew (Matt) D. Check writes, “I released a brand-new album, Without a Throne , in September 2022. Push play and immediately, the stirring piano chords of the appropriately titled “The Very Beginning” kick the tune and seven-song-set off on a ’70s pop/ rock tear. I moved to New York City initially to take graduate classes at

Smith Stanley

Anthea Brown ’98

Rebecca Smith Stanley ’99

Mike Gallagher ’92 and his girls at Pismo Beach a few years back.

Stone Stafford ’89

the Jewish Theological Seminary but spent much of my time playing bluegrass banjo in jams downtown. Eventually, I combined my love of bluegrass and Judaism into something I have dubbed “jewgrass”— which yielded an album colorfully entitled The Bluegrass Kabbalat Shabbat Experience . I was also the first banjo player for Gangstagrass and played on the 2010 Emmy Nominated Song “Long Hard Times to Come.”

I then joined the GRAMMY-winning Joanie Leeds for a 2019 set of organic folk/rock credited to Joanie and Matt. That led to a solo stint, where I remain. My brother Jonathan (Jon) R. Check ’02 is credited with writing the Elton John-styled “The Way That You

Are”

and “The Shape It

2002

Alyssa D. Blank writes, “Spent my birthday, December of 2022, with two fellow George School grads: Alisha W. Fowler ’02 , and my cousin Ingrid Resch Manning ’97 . We spent three and a half days in New Orleans having great food and drinks, learning how to make jambalaya, and kayaking in the swamp with alligators!”

of George School often. I wish there were more Friends schools here in Colorado, and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to attend such a wonderful school. I have such amazing memories and I hope to catch you all at the thirty-year reunion!”

Appears.”

Arriving on the heels of The Amazing Worth and The November Album —two archival albums that were recorded during my first decade in New York City and released years later in 2021—The Bridgeford Sessions showcases how I continue to evolve and electrify. It also marks a particular chapter in a saga that continues to unfold, Bridgeford and I decided to resume our relationship shortly after the record’s creation. We are still together and very much in love—excited to write the soundtrack for the next phase of our time together.”

Alisha W. Fowler writes, “I relocated to Princeton NJ from Cambridge MA in fall of 2019 as my husband Jesse Jenkins accepted an assistant professor position with Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Moving shortly before COVID, with a two-year-old in tow, was both fortuitous and a bit surreal, as the town community spaces are just fully reopening, as we continue to put down new roots. Not one to sit idly, we welcomed our second child, a pandemic baby named Orion, on the summer solstice of 2021.”

Anna R. Lehnen writes, “I married Keith Morris in a (part Quaker) ceremony in Durham NC. Classmates Anna L. Vrabel and Cara E. Scharf were in attendance!”

2004

Avery M. Blank writes, “I will be attending Georgetown Law to receive my LLM degree in Technology Law and Policy.”

2003

Whitney (Whit) S. Jablonski writes, “Warm greetings from Denver CO and my family to you all! I cannot believe it has been twenty years. My two little boys keep me busy, as does a rather technical career, but I think

Catherine (Casey) E. Pallenik writes, “I am excited to share that my husband Brad and I welcomed our first kid in November! Easton Michael Simmons is a happy, calm little guy who is growing faster than we can keep up with. Easton enjoys lots of kisses from his brother Bill, our Bernese Mountain Dog, and we enjoy spring hikes outside of DC, where we are based.”

Matt Check ’00 in Nashville

Ingrid Resch Manning ’97, Alyssa Blank ’02, and Alisha Fowler ’02 enjoying dinner in the Bywater/St. Claude area in New Orleans

Alisha Fowler’s ’02 children Skylar and Orion.

Dash (age 4) and Nico (age 1) taking after their mom, Whit Jablonski ’03, and doing something mischievous.

Anna R. Lehnen ’03 and Keith Morris

Casey Pallenik ’04 and family a week after Easton arrived. “The couch is more crowded these days!”

Daniel (Dan) C. Suchenski writes, “The Delaware STEM Council celebrated its eighth annual Delaware STEM Educator awards in a hybrid in-person/virtual ceremony that took place in November 2022 at Buena Vista Estates in New Castle County. We celebrated five applicants from educators from across the state and at all grades who are doing innovative and exemplary STEM instruction. As the executive director of the counsel, I am proud of everyone that helped make the ceremony possible. The applications for the ninth awards are open and can be found on our website.”

2007

Alison L. Crawford-Hammond writes, “In Spring of 2022 I became the Head Softball Coach at Germantown Friends School. I think often of my time playing with amazing George School coaches, Nancy Zurn Bernardini (ffac) and Kathy Coyle (ffac) . It has been so fun to return to campus when we play George School! Our family also welcomed baby Clementine in July of 2022. It was a lively spring and summer!”

2009

Joann Riker Yoshida writes, “This has been an exciting year for my family! We finally bought a house in Maryland after renting in Japan and California for the past ten years. I am currently working remotely as a marketing executive for a company in New Zealand. My family also does influencer work and shares our lives online. This has been a really exciting career move and I love sharing and teaching others how to turn their passion for social media into a career. Next year, I hope to open my own consulting business and add more influencers and talent to my social portfolio! As I look back on all my accomplishments, I know George School was the rock that started it all. I look forward to seeing my daughter, EmaLee Hope, going to George School in the future!”

2005

Sarah C. Hunter writes, “I am just popping in to say that I am living in Western Massachusetts with my wife and our seven-year-old son, Soren. I love my work for the state of Massachusetts, managing a program to help people with developmental disabilities live meaningful lives in the community. Every day I wake up surrounded by people I love, and I do work that I find meaningful, and that is pretty much the only thing I want. Also, we have two new kittens, Ernie and Bartleby “Bert.” If you are ever in the area, come by and see us!”

Rachel A. Griffin-Snipes writes, “We welcomed our second child in mid-March. Big brother Morgan (3) is very excited to teach Gideon all the fun things to do!”

2008

Johanna V. Schneider writes, “I am nearing on two years in Burlington VT and recently left my career in international development to focus on local development. I am currently working for the City of Burlington supporting BIPOC and womenowned businesses. I love calling this community home, where you always run into someone you know, (including George School classmate Daniel D. Homeier in the City Market parking lot!).”

2010

Haley R. Schools writes, “I recently switched jobs from Axia Women’s Health to Chief Development Officer of Pinnacle ENT. I never guessed in George School that I would spend my career in healthcare! In between jobs, I traveled to Asia and saw some George School classmates!”

JoAnn Riker Yoshida ’09 and her new home 2023

Haley Schools ’10 visited Taiwan on vacation and reunited with her sophomore roommate Yen-Ting (Tina) Tseng ’10.

Rachel Griffin-Snipes ’07 welcomed Gideon Griffin-Snipes

Alison Crawford-Hammond ’07 — Marley (18 months), Penny (2 years) and new baby Clementine!

Dan Suchenski ’04 — Post Awards shot with Lt Governor of DE and coexecutive director of DFSME

Sarah Hunter ’05 — sleeping kittens.

2012

Emily R. Alexander writes, “In August 2022, my husband Benjamin Behrend and I were married at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia PA. We have much in common, including being the products of fantastic Quaker schools— Benjamin is an alumnus of Friends Select School. Among the guests in attendance was Emma S. Perloff ’11 . I am a Program Manager in the Office of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability at the School District of Philadelphia, and Benjamin is a fundraiser for the University of Pennsylvania.”

2014

Roman A. Fusco writes, “After graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts I moved to Los Angeles CA to pursue post-production in the film industry. While it took a few years, I finally found my footing—I currently work as a game audio designer at Formosa Group, a post-production studio in Burbank CA. I recently completed work on The Callisto Protocol , a sci-fi horror game for PS5. Callisto marks my first time working on an AAAtitle game, equivalent to a Hollywood feature film. I helped implement sound effects into the game for various alien creatures the player has to fight through. It is crazy to think that ten years ago I was making all sorts of

short films on the George School campus. I miss scouting for locations and hanging out in the editing rooms. I am looking forward to my next big project and I hope to visit George School someday soon!”

Lily M. Van Sciver writes, “Since graduating from George School, I received my bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Drew University in December of 2017, and my master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from William Paterson University of New Jersey in January. I recently obtained my first job as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at a Skilled Nursing Facility, where I provide SLP services to my beloved geriatric patients.”

2016

Autumn McMillan writes, “I am beginning a fellowship with the Headwaters School in Austin TX as an Assistant Lead Montessori Guide

for the second and third grade class. This fellowship includes a two-year course of Montessori training for upper and lower level elementary. I completed my degree at Grinnell College in Sociology with a focus in American Studies and Central European Studies in December of 2020.”

2017

Noah L. Fischer writes, “I am currently finishing the last year of my master’s degree in Public Policy at the University of Chicago. I am also working full time for the National Multifamily Housing Council in Washington DC.”

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Roman Fusco ’14 on The Callisto Protocol release day in 2022

In Memoriam

1937

William (Bill) F. Corse

January 19, 2019

Bill was born in Baltimore MD to the late Frank W. Corse, Class of 1915 and Anna (Summers) Corse, and was married for 72 years to the late Carolyn (Spranger) Corse. A 1943 graduate of Johns Hopkins, he served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. After his service, he worked in his grandfather’s canning business, Charles G. Summers, Jr Inc., and later owned Colhub Printing. In retirement, he spent most of his time at his beach house and on the water. He is survived by his daughter, son, their spouses, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Caroline (Carol) Gaunt Headley

November 5, 2022

Caroline was the daughter of Dillwyn G. Gaunt and Anna C.L. Gaunt of Mickleton NJ, and married for 72 years to the late Conrad E. Headley. She is survived by her two sons, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. Her hobbies were gardening, sewing, and helping others. She was a birthright member of Friends Meeting.

Margery (Marge) Brearley

Ward

May 7, 2018

Margery was born in Princeton NJ and spent her childhood summers in New Hampshire and Montana. She graduated from Swarthmore College, earned a master’s degree from Mount Holyoke College, and took a summer course at the Marine Biology Laboratory in Woods Hole MA, after which she met and married Herman M. Ward.

Margery then taught for one year in Bound Brook public schools. She and her husband moved into their historic

18th century house in Belle Mead NJ in 1946 and continued to care for and restore it for sixty-five years. After raising their children, Margery returned to teaching at Stuart Country Day School and then at Princeton High School. Prior to becoming a member of the Princeton Society of Friends, she taught in two other local church Sunday schools attended by her children. She was an avid gardener and naturalist. In her final years, Margery was a regular attendee and sunny presence at the Montgomery Senior Center. She is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

1938

Julia Donaldson Barnett

April 1, 2020

Born in New Bedford MA, Julia was the only child of John Calvert Donaldson and Dorothy Brace Donaldson. She was nearly 100 years old. Julia received a biology degree from Cornell University and married Dr. Lyndon Barnett (Bill) in 1943. They had three children and lived in Bloomsburg PA for over 25 years where she was very active in the Garden Club, Lightstreet Methodist Church, PTA, and Girl Scouts. She loved sailing with family in Deer Isle ME and traveling to destinations where she could study beautiful paintings or snorkel. She loved the White Mountains and became an accomplished watercolor artist. Julia is survived by her daughter, son, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter.

1939

Margaret Smith Dolan

March 10, 2022

Margaret, age 100, of Paris TN, led a full life with enthusiasm and was active in her church and community. Margaret went to Guilford College NC and SUNY New Paltz NY. She served for 50 years as the Wallkill Central School Attendance Super-visor, and then moved to her cabin in the woods in Grahamsville

where friends and family loved to visit. She volunteered at the Daniel Pierce Library and contributed to the Time and the Valleys Museum. Margaret is survived by her two daughters, her son, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, great-nieces, and greatnephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, sister Gertrude Smith Kohler ’34, and a cousin who was like a sister. Her other sister Harriet Smith VanHassel ’42 followed Margaret in death the following day.

David S. Way

January 10, 2023

David, age 100, was born in Wilmington DE to Quaker parents, D. Herbert Way, Class of 1910 and Edith Roberts Williams Way. David received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Swarthmore College. Many family members and ancestors had attended both George School and Swarthmore College; his great-grandparents were founding members of Swarthmore. After college, David worked for the Curtiss-Wright Corporation through the WWII era and on such projects as the Wankel Engine. David met Dorothy (Dottie) Goodrich at Camp Sagamore. They shared a love of tennis, music, nature, and community values. They were married in 1949 and had four children. Dave planned many family vacations, traveling across the US by car. He was instrumental in approving and promoting the development of Cedar Crest Retirement Village where he was elected Chair of the first Resident Advisory Council and lived until his last day. He was preceded in death by his wife, his son, his sister Marjorie Way Berkovits ’41 , and his parents D. Herbert, Class of 1910 and Edith Williams Way. He is survived by his sister Alice Way Waddington ’45, his four children, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and seven wonderful nieces and nephews and their families.

1940

Malcolm P. Crooks

May 25, 2019

A lifelong resident of Solebury Township, Malcolm was a founding member of the Honey Hollow and Aquetong Watershed Associations, served on the first Solebury Township Planning Commission, the Land Preservation Committee, and the boards of the Bucks County Conservation District, Audubon Society, and Planning Commission. A lifelong Quaker, Malcolm was a member of Solebury Friends Meeting. From 1963-65 he led an international team of Quakers in helping the Algerian people recover following their independence from France. Malcolm and his wife traveled to some 22 countries following his retirement in 1988. He never truly retired, operating the Tuckamony Christmas Tree Farm for over 50 years and continuing his work with land preservation and watershed management. He and his family gifted the historic home, barn, and acreage on Tuckamony Farm to Heritage Conservancy. Malcolm was an inspiration to many generations who will carry forward his devotion to land and water conservation. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; his children, including Catherine (Kitty) S. Crooks ’76 ; stepchildren; grandchildren, including Merlin (Lars) L. Crooks ’93 ; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces; and a nephew.

Hannah Broomell Wilson

May 28, 2022

Hannah, 100 years, was born in Philadelphia and raised in Germantown PA. Hannah graduated from Swarthmore College with a degree in Biology. She worked in biological labs at Woods Hole on Cape Cod and the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. In June 1948, she married Robert (Bob) E. Wilson. On their own, and then with their three children, they hiked and backpacked in the Rocky Mountains, Sierras, and Appalachians, went wilderness canoeing in the northern USA and Canada, and canoeed the

Everglades and Okefenokee. Hannah was active in Moorestown and Quakertown Friends Meetings. She became an accomplished weaver and then took up pottery. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

1941

Clifford (Cliff) R. Gillam Jr

March 26, 2022

Cliff was born in West Chester PA to Clifford R. Gillam Sr, Class of 1916 and Cornelia Stabler Gillam, Class of 1916 . He grew up in the Poconos and graduated from Swarthmore College and Harvard Business School. He also served in the Army Medical Corps during WWII. In 1948, he married Mildred Webb Stickney and they remained happily married for over 60 years. In 1949, he began his 39 year career with the Philadelphia National Bank and was active in many non-profit organizations. Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, and his wife. He is survived by his daughters, sons, five grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.

1942

Priscilla (Pat) Haas Blum

July 15, 2022

Born and raised in Scarsdale NY, Pat was the daughter of Merle S. and Robert K. Haas. Pat graduated from Smith College with a degree in history, then worked in publishing and began freelance writing. She married Roger Blum in 1948. She and Roger learned to fly and loved it, piloting their single-engine Comanche 250 together. Both achieved instrument ratings, and Pat went on to earn her commercial license. Her flying inspired the creation of the Corporate Angel Network (CAN). As a cancer survivor and pilot, Pat created CAN to fill the often empty seats on corporate planes with cancer patients needing treatment far from home. Forty years later, CAN has arranged flights for more than 66,000 patients on seats donated by 500+ corporations and was awarded the

President’s Volunteer Action Award by President Ronald Reagan. Pat was inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame (joining her sister Betty); awarded the National Aeronautic Association’s Katharine Wright Memorial Trophy, the Thomas Jefferson Award for Volunteerism, and other honors, including a Christmas morning appearance on Good Morning America She is survived by her son, daughter, three grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Randy, her husband, and her brother and sister.

Barbara (Barbie) Gawthrop

Hallowell

January 29, 2022

Born to Harold James and Ruth Craighead Gawthrop of Kennett Square, Barbara was married to the late A. Thomas Hallowell ’33 for 57 years. She received a biology degree from Swarthmore College, then taught science at the Shipley School and biology at Germantown Friends School before studying Physical Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. Barbara and Tom lived in Little Silver NJ, where they raised three children. Barbara bubbled with a sense of wonder that inspired many kid-friendly adventures, such as a study of pollution in local streams that led to the town installing a municipal wastewater system. She was instrumental in Little Silver’s first Earth Day celebration and the establishment of the Little Silver Conservation Commission; developed nature trails and guided groups; taught continuing education for National Wildlife Federation summits and Blue Ridge Community College in NC; and, along with Tom, wrote a weekly “Nature Notes” column for the Hendersonville Times-News . Barbara wrote Cabin: A Mountain Adventure; Mountain Year: A Southern Appalachian Nature Notebook; and Fern Finder: A Guide to Native Ferns of Central and Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada , which she co-authored with her daughter. She is survived by her

children including John F. Hallowell ’71 ; 11 grandchildren, and two recently born great-grandchildren.

Harriet Smith VanHassel

March 11, 2022

Harriet was a devoted wife and favorite aunt. She received her RN and CRNA at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She enjoyed her work as a nurse anesthetist at Columbia Presbyterian, NY; Newark NJ; and St. Luke’s Hospital, Newburgh NY. She reconnected with her sweetheart Les after 20 years. They were married for 50 years and retired to Melbourne Beach FL. Harriet attended church regularly. She had a lifelong love of music, was a piano accompanist, and swam regularly. She spent the last two-and-a-half years of her life with her sister, Margaret Smith Dolan ’39 in Paris TN. Harriet is survived by her stepsons, nieces, nephew, and numerous great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. VanHassel, her sisters Gertrude Smith Kohler ’34 and Margaret Smith Dolan ’39 , and a cousin who was like a sister.

1944

Doris Johnson Allebach

March 9, 2022

Doris grew up in Woodstown NJ and attended Black Mountain College and Syracuse University. A lifelong Quaker, Doris was a member of the Woodstown NJ, Scarsdale NY, and Central Philadelphia Friends Meetings. As librarian for the Norsemen’s Federation in Tucson, she discovered a fascinating body of Scandinavian literature. Family history became a huge interest and Doris cultivated relations with far-spread family members. She spent a post-WWII year in Norway where she established lifelong family connections. There and in England she studied post-war housing patterns, later working at the Philadelphia Housing Authority where she met her husband Kenneth Allebach. A family and career in architecture ensued with a move

to White Plains NY where Doris worked for Gibbons, Heidtmann, and Salvador as an interior designer. Following White Plains were moves to Philadelphia PA, Tucson AZ, and then finally to the Quaker-inspired Medford Leas retirement community in Medford NJ. Doris is predeceased by her husband, her brother and sister, and her parents, and survived by her son Fred.

Ellanora

White Corcoran

April 16, 2020

Ellanora was born in Wilmington DE. She received her RN from Hahnemann Medical Center Nursing School. She married the late Louis Charles Corcoran. She served for over 30 years as administrative assistant for Louis C. Corcoran Associates. She was an avid golfer and a Charter Member of Waynesborough Country Club, gardener and member of Longwood Gardens, and a wellness/ yoga enthusiast. As a member at the Main Line YMCA, she swam regularly into her nineties. She was known as a loyal friend and confidant. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her children and grandchildren.

Cynthia Tomlinson Evans

April 6, 2022

Cynthia was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Glenside PA. She graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art. She was happily married to Joseph S. Evans II for 43 years. Together they built a family, and in 1968, they established Bi-County Fuels, working together to ensure its growth and success. Cynthia had a deep love for art, culture, and music. She moved to Foulkeways at Gwynedd in 2000, where she was an active and involved member of the community. She was a skilled seamstress, photographer, and an excellent bridge partner. She is predeceased by her husband and survived by four children, including H. Cadwallader (Wally)

Evans II ’83 , four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

1945

Joan Hassett Dooley

August 4, 2018

Joan was born in Long Branch NJ and moved to Pittsfield as a young girl. She attended Berkshire Business and Berkshire Community Colleges. A secretary, Joan was employed at the General Electric Company for nine years and then with the Pittsfield School Department for 15 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Board of The Credit Union of the Berkshires and was a longtime communicant of St. Mark’s Church.

Joan had a passion for traveling, enjoyed playing cards, and was a terrific baker. Joan was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Joseph M. Dooley. She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Sheldon Mitchell

October 8, 2018

Sheldon was a loving husband and devoted father whose greatest joys included time with his family, traveling, reading, and listening to music both live and recorded. He was blessed by his dogs Buddy and Lily in his later years. Sheldon graduated from New York University and then moved to Phoenix AZ to begin a long and distinguished career in family law. He was instrumental in drafting Arizona’s no fault dissolution statute and brought the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) chapter to Arizona. He was an advocate, teacher, and mentor in the Arizona family law community. In the book The Best Lawyers in America by Harvard Law, he was named in the first issue and every issue until he retired. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Mitchell, children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.

Ann Kauffman Whelan

October 9, 2022

Ann was born and lived in Yardley PA for most of her life. She enjoyed her final years at Pennswood Village. A proud alumna of Carleton College, Ann was a lifelong learner. Besides raising three daughters and

being a devoted grandmother, Ann was a member of the Junior League, Mercer Hospital Auxiliary, the Nassau Club, Springdale Country Club, and Greenfingers Garden Club. She served on the Concert Committee at Pennswood. Ann was married for 45 years to the late Edwin Burke Whelan, daughter of Virgil and Julia Kauffman and sibling to Richard Kauffman, Virginia (Ginny)

Kauffman Schmunk ’47 and Barbara Kauffman Stokes ’49 She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

1946

Nina Emerson Opel

September 18, 2022

Nina was treasured for her love and devotion. She was “green” way before it was cool to be green, subtly leading by example. To the delight of her family and friends, Nina raised many litters of golden retriever puppies. Born in Cambridge MA, she earned a BS at Radcliffe, an MSW from Simmons School of Social Work, and worked in foster care in New York City before she and her husband Bill moved to Newport RI. Nina earned local fame for selling over a million dollars in fundraising gift cards for the Interfaith Council (now Homeless Prevention Council). She is survived by her husband, her children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and her son.

Albert (Al) E. Paschkis

September 25, 2022

1947

Douglas (Doug) Campbell Jr

December 29, 2022

Born in Lima, Peru, to Ilka Renwick Campbell and Douglas Campbell, Doug lived primarily in Short Hills and Lambertville NJ. He graduated from Harvard University and served in Korea in the US Army. In 1970, he formed his own investment advisory firm, Campbell Advisors, Inc. He met his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Connor, in Manhattan and they eventually moved to Riverside. Studying

new ideas for investments and traveling extensively to speak with entrepreneurs, he was an independent thinker. A long-time environmentalist, Doug served on the boards of the Greenwich Land Trust and the Connecticut Fund for the Environment (now Save the Sound). Throughout his life, Doug was kind, thoughtful, and positive. He was predeceased by his wife, brother, and sister. He is survived by two daughters, a son, two grandchildren, four half-siblings and several nieces and nephews.

Byron S. Hollinshead Jr

January 2, 2021

A renowned editor and publisher of history books, Byron was born in Lewisburg PA and graduated cum laude from Princeton University. He served with the US Marines in the Korean War, earning decorations that included a Distinguished Flying Cross. He joined Oxford University Press (OUP), became Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, director of the International Division, and eventually president. He was then CEO of American Historical Publications. Byron was heavily involved in National History Day (NHD), a year-long program for middle and high school students. He joined the NHD board of trustees in 1991 and served as president from 1994 to 1998. Byron spent his retirement in North Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judith Brown Hollinshead, his daughter and son, and three grandsons.

Jeannette Cooper Losito

December 28, 2022

Jeannette was the wife of Samuel J. Losito with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Grove PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold T. and the late Eleanor Darnell Cooper, Class of 1920 . Jeannette attended Goldey College, then worked at Strawbridge and Clothier, the Kennetex (where she also held knitting classes), TJ Maxx, and The Little Chuck Wagon. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, an Avon Grove volunteer, a

member of the Jr Women’s League, the New Garden Sewing Group, and a lifelong member of New Garden Friends. Jeannette loved being with her family, and is survived by her three sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel, and her sister, Bertha (Bert) Cooper Pratt ’43

Byers Manchester

February 24, 2022

Byers was born in Glendale CA. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, attended Claremont Men’s College, and then worked for Bank of America where he met Dorothy. They married and raised their family in Santa Barbara, eventually moving to Camarillo. He spent his entire career at Bank of America and retired in 1989. He gave joyfully of his time, including preparing taxes for the Naval community at Port Hueneme and to the Leisure Village finance committee. Byers lived his life with gentle and loving kindness, known by all for his integrity, and sharp wit. He is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 67 years Dorothy L. Manchester, his children, grandchildren, and his brother and sister.

Ann Chapman Waters

March 19, 2022

Ann was born in Detroit MI and moved to Jenkintown PA where she and her family were members of Abington Meeting. Ann attended Wilmington College in Ohio then transferred to Penn State, where she met her husband, Rodney T. Waters. She taught kindergarten at Baltimore Friends School and at Friends Select School in Philadelphia. When Rod was discharged from the Navy in 1954, he and Ann settled in West Chester PA where they raised their three children, joining West Chester Friends Meeting. Ann taught at West Chester Friends School for 15 years. She enjoyed games of Rummikub and Bingo and arts and crafts workshops. She was preceded in death by Rodney,

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her husband of 68 years, and her two brothers. She is survived by her three children and three grandchildren.

1948

Mary Haines Eavenson

May 19, 2022

Betsy Clark McIsaac

October 7, 2021

Betsy arrived in West Tisbury MA in 1968 and built her beloved summer home at the top of Town Cove in 1971. Her summers there were filled with joy and the love of family, friends, and place. As founding director of Martha’s Vineyard’s Options in Education, she helped establish the Martha’s Vineyard Charter School,

where she served as an advisor to the board of directors. She leaves behind sons, grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, innumerable friends of every age, and her cat, Boo.

Clark T. Miller

May 3, 2021

Clark was born in Chicago IL to Wyatt Acton and Lucile Duff Miller. He married Marion Koch in Milwaukee WI and started his career programming computers in COBOL and FORTRAN languages. He spent 20 years at Concordia University’s computer center as a systems analyst. He taught mathematics at Triton College. His passion was numbers to the end. Clark will be greatly missed. He

is survived by three daughters, four sons, ten grandchildren, ten greatgrandchildren, his sister, brother Robert (Chip) D. Miller ’45, and a host of nieces and nephews. Clark was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marion, sister Esther Miller Morris ’39 and brothers Edward M. Miller ’42 and Wyatt W. Miller ’40

John W. Woll Jr

February 23, 2022

John was born near Philadelphia to John W. and Ruth C. Woll and was raised with his brothers Peter (Pete) Woll ’50 and Robert C. Woll ’60 . He graduated with highest honors from Haverford College.

In 1952, John married Patricia Lewis. He was awarded a National Science Foundation scholarship for graduate study in mathematics and received his doctorate at Princeton University. He taught mathematics at Lehigh University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Washington, and Western Washington State College. In Seattle, he published Functions of Several Variables and enjoyed mountaineering, kayaking, and skiing. Following the ending of his partnership with Pat in 1982, John married Lois Allen Lindquist in 1984. They enjoyed the outdoors, singing, traveling, and hosting dinner parties until her passing in 2000. John married Margaret Cochrane in 2004. They enjoyed many adventures including rafting and kayaking. He retired in 2008, and was active with the Western Washington University Retirement Association. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Woll, his daughters, stepdaughters, stepsons, his grandchildren, his great-grandchild, and his former wife Pat Woll.

1949

Frances (Fran) Hankinson

Hillman

October 21, 2020

Frances grew up in Pennington NJ and attended Bucknell University where she met the love of her life, Herbert V. Hillman. Raising their three children, she was active in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, and a chauffeur to many activities. She played tennis, learned to golf, and was a lifelong skier. She taught her children and grandchildren to ski, and continued skiing well into her seventies. She traveled in Europe to ski and on various bike tours, snorkeled, and learned to windsurf and drive a moped. She was active in Women’s Clubs, the Church of the Messiah, and the Red Cross. She volunteered for more than 45 years at the Ambler and North Penn YMCA, teaching baby and toddler swim classes. Fran was predeceased by her husband, Herbert V. Hillman, her sister, Mary Hankinson Meeker ’43 , and her brother. She is survived by her three

children and their families. She is lovingly remembered by her Guatemalan daughter and her family.

Deborah (Gretchen) Seltzer

Rogovin

December 27, 2021

Gretchen was born in Philadelphia PA to Charles and Dorothy Evans Seltzer, Class of 1920 . She earned a BFA from the University of Colorado in Boulder and attended the Brooklyn Museum Art School. In 1954, Gretchen married William Karakas and had a daughter. The couple later divorced. In 1959, she met Howard Rogovin while in Italy and they spent the rest of their lives together, living in Ibiza, Spain, New York City, then Iowa when Howard became visiting professor at the University of Iowa. Gretchen became an adjunct professor of art and they made Iowa City their home. She was a well-established painter and showed in galleries in America and Europe. She also enjoyed spending time between her Iowa and Ibiza homes, traveling, gardening, cooking, reading, and discussing philosophy. Gretchen is survived by her daughter, Stefani V. Karakas ’72 , and her grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents; brother, C. Scott Seltzer ’47 ; and her sister, Joan Seltzer Semple ’45 .

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Peyton (Pete) Rufe

July 5, 2022

Pete was born in Abington PA to Dorothy and Redding H. Rufe. He was a proud alumnus of Cornell University, Indiana University, and Catholic University, was a Vietnam War veteran and served in the US Army for 23 years. He married his wife, Joan, and settled in Waynesboro after retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a librarian at the Waynesboro Public Library until his retirement. A linguist, he spoke Mandarin, French and bits of German, Spanish, and Russian. Pete also had great passions for trains, classical music, and corny jokes. He was a long-time member

of the Waynesboro Rotary Club and volunteered his time as a spelling bee announcer. Pete is survived by two children, five grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and a nephew, and brothers and sisters-inlaw. Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Rufe, his mother, father, and brother.

Jean Thompson Sharpless

December 28, 2022

1950

Virginia (Ginger) Seipp Castle

March 7, 2020

Ginger, the eldest daughter of John Edward Seipp and Lillian Gray Seipp, grew up in Newtown PA. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and cheering on her Philadelphia sports teams. She loved gardening, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and other word games. Ginger was an avid student and practitioner of astrology and numerology. She studied nursing at Rider College in New Jersey and became a Certified Medical Assistant-Administrative and Clinical (CMA-AC) of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). She was active with the AAMA as a practicing professional and trainer, serving in the leadership of the Pennsylvania chapter. She taught Medical Assisting at Bucks County Technical School for over 20 years. Ginger married Jay Castle of Ohio in 1955 and together they had three daughters and a son. She was a lifelong member of Mensa International, the Smithsonian, the World Wildlife Fund, and the AAMA. Ginger is survived by her brother, four children including Lillian Castle DiLaurenzo ’76 and Susan Castle Milks ’78 , stepdaughter, and three grandsons.

Patricia (Pat) Satterthwaite

Edge

January 24, 2018

Patricia was born in Philadelphia PA to J. Ralph Satterthwaite and Marguerite Mari Vivian. She graduated from Lebanon Valley College and began teaching music, influencing both children and adults for over 50

years through her musical talents. Pat performed with the Simsbury Light Opera Company where her soaring soprano was complimented by her wonderful sense of humor and comedic timing. Pat became the musical director of the Children’s Theater of South Church, the brainchild of her close friend Ellie Kurth. Together they created a legacy of creativity and opportunity. Pat is survived by two children and four grandchildren.

David (Dave) C. Edwards

January 19, 2023

David was born in Nashville TN to Paul Kenneth Edwards and Mary (Carroll) Edwards; his family eventually settled in Maplewood NJ. He received his degree in Agriculture from Rutgers University and earned his pilot’s wings in the Air Force. In 1956, he married Lois Flora, who predeceased him in 2001. He served two tours in North Africa and one in Goose Bay, Labrador, and attained the rank of Captain. He is survived by two sons, three grandchildren, his sister, and a longtime friend and companion.

Carol Coggeshall Garza

May 12, 2022

Carol was born in Norristown PA, to Agnes Coggeshall (Woodman) and Edwin Coggeshall. She was an only child and played piano daily, often accompanying her father who played violin. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Earlham College at a time when only one percent of women attended college. She met her husband, Jaime Garza Garcia, while living in a communal Quaker household, and together they moved to Jaime’s native Mexico, living in Mexico City. She became fluent in Spanish and raised three children. They later settled in Sharon MA. Carol enjoyed playing bridge, walking, bike riding, and volunteering in schools. Later in life, she enjoyed going to the senior center and attending her grandchildren’s many performances. She was active in local politics and provided childcare to the local churches and temples for 30 years. Carol welcomed others and

often hosted extended family members. She leaves behind her devoted husband, three children and four grandchildren.

1951

Elinor Murray Despalatovic

March 13, 2020

Elinor, professor emeritus of history, taught at Connecticut College from 1965 to 2001. She received a BA from Barnard College and her MA and PhD degrees from Columbia University. She taught Russian and Soviet History and various seminars on peasant and Balkan history. In retirement she worked on a monograph about peasant life in CroatiaSlavonia before World War I, the history of the Croatian Peasant Party, and published numerous articles. She served as a trustee of Connecticut College from 1982-1992 and in 1995 was awarded the College Medal, the highest honor the college bestows. In 2002, the Lear-Conant Symposium was established with a gift from a dear friend Linda J. Lear. “She had an extraordinary mind, was an adventurous, challenging leader and a woman of great compassion and faithfulness,” Lear said. This biennial conference carries on Elinor’s legacy. She is survived by her husband Marijan J. Despalatovic, Senior Lecturer Emeritus at Connecticut College, and two daughters.

Harry G. Haines

February 24, 2022

Harry was born in West Chester PA. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in philosophy. After working as an underwriter at Travelers Insurance for over 20 years, he retired and moved to Northern NH where he met and married Virginia (Ginny) Clark, the love of his life. He is survived by Ginny, their two children, and his sister Elizabeth.

William (Bill) P. Hipple

October 14, 2022

William attended the University of Pennsylvania where he first met and fell in love with Marilyn. They were blessed with five children, eleven

grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He specialized in oral surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Dental program. After a residency at Tufts and service in the United States Navy, he and Marilyn settled in New Jersey where he joined his father’s dental practice and Helene Fuld Hospital. William cherished his father for his intellect and heart. After his father’s death, William started his own practice in Lawrenceville NJ. He loved his work family and cared deeply for them. He was fascinated by history, taking countless family adventures to historical sites, and loved fishing and boats. He will be remembered as a good man with a kind heart and intellect behind a stoic exterior who loved his family beyond measure. William was predeceased by the love of his life Marilyn Smith

Hipple, his daughter, father and mother, stepmother, and two brothers, James and John R. Hipple ’57 He leaves behind four children, their spouses, a beloved son-in-law, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his friend and brother, Henry Hipple, and many dear friends.

Mary Finley Sohler

February 15, 2022

Mary was born to Henry and Dorothy Finley in Trenton NJ. She was a lifelong member of the Religious Society of Friends and made significant contributions to meetings where she was a member. At the time of her death, Mary was a member of Crosswicks Meeting (NJ). Mary is survived by three children, including Paul A. Sohler ’79 and Elizabeth Sohler ’83 ; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and her sister Dorothy Finley Holt ’54.

Julia Leedom van Ravenswaay

June 16, 2022

Julia was born in Newtown PA to Walter and Olive Leedom. A lifelong Friend whose family traces their roots to the founding of Quakerism, she grew up as a member of Makefield Friends Meeting and later was a member of Lancaster Friends Meeting, and Bradford/Marshallton

Friends Meeting. She attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. A gifted and accomplished pianist with a passion for accompanying performers of all levels, she performed with the Lancaster Opera Workshop, the Rose Valley Players, WallingfordSwarthmore High School Music Department, Swarthmore College’s Ballet Workshop, and West Chester University’s Music Department, and sang as a member of Philadelphia’s Singing City. She had a creative mindset and culinary talent and loved the outdoors, working many summers at Farm and Wilderness Camps in Plymouth VT. She adored her family and friends. Julia was predeceased by her first husband, Paul R. Lindenmaier; her second husband, Robert van Ravenswaay; her sister, Carolyn Leedom Ely ’46 ; and her brother, J. Norman Leedom ’45 . She is survived by her two sons; four grandchildren including Julian A. Lindenmaier ’18 ; and one great-grandchild.

Diana Moon Woodward

July 20, 2022

Diana was born in Trenton NJ, raised in Yardley PA, and summered in Ship Bottom NJ. She moved to Brant Beach in 1973. She received her BFA from Syracuse University and taught art for 30 years; her last employer was the Barnegat Township School District. A lifelong artist, she also loved to travel. Two of her last trips were to the national parks and a cruise to Cuba where her mother was born and raised. She was a member and past President of the LBI Garden Club. Diana is predeceased by her brother, Daniel Moon ’56 and second husband, Jack R. Woodward. She is survived by her partner, Gene H. Flory; her two children including Laurel Leigh ’74 , three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

1952

Ellen Seipp Demas

October 19, 2020

Ellen grew up with her sister, Virginia (Ginger) Seipp Castle ’50 and brother John

Edward Siepp in Newton PA. Ellen worked for Rand Corporation on McGuire AFB, and then in property management. She married William Demas in 1959, and while they later divorced, they were devoted parents to their two children. Ellen loved to spend time with her six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A very early adopter of a holistic approach to health, Ellen could recommend a vitamin to cure any ailment. She enjoyed theories about extraterrestrials and the sci-fi classic, Star Trek

Eleanor (Ellie) Zurn Hutt

January 23, 2022

A native of Erie PA, Ellie graduated from Wellesley College. She worked for an interior design company, and as an editor for D.C. Heath and Co. in Boston and Golden Press in New York City, where she helped edit the Little Golden Books series of children’s books. She served for more than 22 years as a parent volunteer at Sidwell Friends School and was a board member of the Parents Council of Washington. She volunteered for Planned Parenthood, the House of Mercy/Rosemount Center and for the Washington Antiques Show. She was a longtime member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church. An accomplished cook, Ellie loved architecture, jazz, all types of gatherings, and travel. She graciously endured 11 summers crisscrossing the United States in dusty RVs with her family. Ellie will be remembered for her inexhaustible kindness and unfailing sense of humor and style. She loved her family dearly, stayed in close contact with her classmates, and readily made friends. She is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, a sister, and a brother. She formerly was married for 35 years to Peter Barton Hutt.

Peter Z. Ingerman

June 21, 2020

Peter’s creative genius may have gotten him in trouble as a child, but his mind was indomitable. He began his focus on Physics (or Computer

Science) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Moore School of Electrical Engineering. He also worked on UNIVAC II, getting in on the very foundation of code development and computer construction, which resulted in two patents. Peter continued to develop and analyze code languages and was invited on speaking tours around the globe; some of his research continues to be referenced today. He was a member of MENSA and the Triple 9 Society. Peter also enjoyed crafting wooden furniture and playing on piano or pipe organ. As a child, Peter was coached by Richard “Uncle Dick” Rogers on the keyboard. Peter was known to offer wise words of advice and guidance. He loved to study the history of calendars, religions, and esoteric beliefs. He became a Reiki practitioner and was certified in Hypnotherapy. Peter was on boards of directors for several non-profits, and the Board of Governors for the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology. He became a life member of the Willingboro Emergency Squad. Along with his wife, Colleen, Peter is survived by two sons, a grandson, his brother, Michael L. Ingerman ’55 , his sister Prudence (Prue)Ingerman ’58 , and their children.

Jeney Blanchard McCoy

July 21, 2022

Jeney was a Santa Barbara inspiration who helped her late husband grow McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams into a storied local brand and was active in civic causes. Born in Great Neck NY, her earliest memories were from “The Farm” in Doylestown PA, which belonged to her aunt and uncle, the Broadway legend Oscar Hammerstein II. At age 19, after her father tragically passed away, she traveled around western Europe with her mother and on her own, igniting a lifelong love of travel. She then enrolled at Antioch College, where she met her husband, Richard Young. They had four sons. In the mid-1970s, Jennifer changed her name to Jeney for “numerology reasons,” believing it would change her destiny. Shortly

thereafter she met the second great love in her life, Jim McCoy. Jeney and Jim melded their two families together, adding daughter Jeni Reiko McCoy. They were active at the University Club, the Montecito Country Club, and the Yacht Club and supported local charities. Jeney’s radiant personality brought smiles and joy to all who were privileged to know her. She was predeceased by her stepson, daughter, and husband and is survived by four sons and their spouses, her stepdaughter and spouse, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several cousins.

1953

Anne Brewer Alden

February 8, 2023

Anne attended Brown University’s Pembroke College and studied Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania.

Anne and James (Jim) C. Alden ’52 married at Wrightstown Friends Meeting and attended there for forty years. They had four children Nanette Mugge-Alden ’75, Bonnie Alden Van Fossen ’78, Mitchell B. Alden ’79, and Jonathan K. Alden ’82 . George School also educated three of her eleven grandchildren. She had six great-grandchildren. Anne was an avid gardener, birdwatcher, knitter and neighborhood “Doctor Mom.”

Nancy Stevenson Baker

January 1, 2023

Nancy was born to Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Stevenson (Edith Teudt) in New York City and raised in Bedford NY. She attended Wellesley College and graduated from William Smith College. She and her first husband John Winslow Little had two children. The marriage ended in divorce. In 1972, Nancy married Harold d’O Baker and was widowed in 2015. In New York City Nancy was a long-standing board member of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, a settlement house on the Upper East Side impacting lives of New Yorkers since 1894. Nancy joined the board of the American Composers Orchestra, supported The Mabel Mercer Foun-

dation and the New York Cabaret Convention, and was an active member of the board of Purnell School, in Pottersville NJ. She is survived by her sister, her son and daughter and three grandchildren.

John P. Beltz

October 22, 2022

John was born in Philadelphia PA and attended Langhorne Friends Meeting with his parents Mary Prickett Beltz, Class of 1920 and John Beltz. At George School he was known for doing “everyone else’s math homework,” his “powerful kick in soccer,” and most likely to say, “Anyone for bridge?” He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University where he met his wife Ann. His engineering career spanned 43 years and he was awarded multiple patents in engineering and consumer electronics. He served as an Elder and Clerk of the session of his local church for over 20 years and was active in the West New Jersey Presbytery, the Rotary, and Habitat for Humanity. In South Carolina he continued to be active with Habitat for Humanity and helped to start a church. His favorite hobbies were boating, cheering for the Phillies and the Eagles, bridge, and entertaining. He is survived by his brother, Raymond T. Beltz ’57 ; his wife of sixty-three years, Ann Beltz; three children, Karen Beltz Nease ’78, Richard (Rick) C. Beltz ’80, and Cynthia (Cindy) Beltz Soltys ’82, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

Margaret (Meg) Weller Harkins

October 1, 2020

Meg attended Connecticut College and Drexel University. She became a librarian and was Admissions Director at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She loved her days at Camp Dark Waters and her communities at Germantown Friends and Friends Select. Meg is survived by her daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons.

Sandra Trexler Kirkpatrick

June 26, 2022

Sandra was the eldest of three sisters born to Hazel Carberry Trexler and Frank Baxter Trexler and grew up in the Philadelphia area. Her love of animals was a driving force in her life. She attended Penn State University where she met her husband, William Kirkpatrick. Sandy taught middle school science. She and William established the Greencastle Veterinary Hospital, and purchased a farm where they raised their four children and a collection of animals. In 1983, Sandy completed a master’s degree in family counseling at Shippensburg University, and later worked at Adams-Hanover Counseling and the United Cerebral Palsy Early Intervention Program. After her husband died she remained on the farm and operated Phaeton Farm Bed and Breakfast for ten years. Sandy was an avid reader, had a real appreciation for different cultures, and enjoyed traveling. She was a former board member of the Allison-Antrim Museum. She is survived by her sisters, including Heather Trexler Remoff ’56 ; three sons; a daughter; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her trusted canine companion of 13 years, Sophie. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandson, and animal friends too numerous to mention.

Thomas (Lane) L. Nelson

August

27, 2022

Tom was born to William G. Nelson III, Class of 1926 and Eleanor Gray Nelson (Boyle) in Philadelphia PA. He earned a diving scholarship to Penn State but decided instead to join the United States Air Force. He met his wife Carol Jean Lemmon at a USO dance in San Francisco CA. Tom and Jean were married for 66 years. Tom was discharged from the Air Force and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University. He went on to earn an additional bachelor’s and two master’s degrees, graduated number one in his class

from Naval Officer Candidate School, and at the top of his class from the intense Naval Flight School, earning the coveted Wings of Gold. He was assigned to NAS Lemoore CA and served three tours of duty in Vietnam flying over 300 combat missions and eventually serving as squadron commander. Tom received several awards and commendations for his courage under fire and dedication to duty. Retiring from the military after more than 24 years of service, he joined Piper Aerostar and then LTV Corporation as a Logistics Manager, working on the top-secret B-2 Stealth Bomber project. After his retirement the family settled in Midlothian TX. Tom was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in numerous positions and twice serving missions with Jean. Tom was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Tom was preceded in death by his dear wife Jean; his son; daughter; grandson; great-granddaughter; sonin-law; his mother; father; and brothers including William (Bill) G. Nelson IV ’52. He is survived by his two daughters, three sons, two sisters, brother Quentin W. Nelson ’71 , and many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren.

Peter S. New

April 11, 2022

Peter retired to Punta Gorda Isles with his wife Elizabeth Gayle in 1999 and kept busy racing his sailboat and playing tennis. While in Florida, he continued his medical career with the Veterans Administration. Born in Macon GA, Peter spent most of his childhood in Tampa FL. He graduated from Amherst College and Cornell Medical College and completed post-graduate work at Vanderbilt University. His great passion was racing at Eastern Point Yacht Club. Peter and Gayle married in Gloucester in 1981 and remained side-by-side for the rest of his life.

Peter was known for his knowledge of medicine, his dancing, and his charm and wit. He was predeceased by his

mother and father, two stepfathers, his youngest son, and numerous beloved dogs and cats. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Elizabeth Gayle (Stickney), sister Elizabeth New Weld Nolan ’57 , three children, eight grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John C. Raushenbush

January 21, 2023

John was Head of Cincinnati Country Day School for 17 years and a teacher, administrator, and soccer coach at Fountain Valley School (FVS) in Colorado Springs for 17 years. As the Head of Cincinnati Country Day, John led the school into a modern era of student involvement, campus development, and community engagement. A skilled administrator, he loved, above all, teaching. For five years following, John served the state of Ohio as Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Independent Schools. At FVS, he began his lifetime of sharing with students the literary inspiration he discovered at Amherst College, the University of Michigan, Princeton, and the University of Minnesota. He championed environmentally conscious education and founded the school’s Mountain Campus for students to engage with the outdoors. He later served on the FVS Board of Trustees. In retirement John and Marcia traveled extensively, often to discover new fly-fishing locales. John devoted his time to his family. He is survived by Marcia, his wife of 63 years, their four children, and eight grandchildren.

Louis H. Skidmore Jr

March 31, 2023

Louis graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics at St. Lawrence University and a Master of Architecture degree at Yale University. He began his career at the G.A. Fuller Company, then moved to Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Associates, where his father and uncle were founding members. He worked in the Chicago office as a Project Manager, was elected Participating Associate in 1966 and Associate Partner in

1969. He co-founded the Houston office. Louis continued to work for many years as a business development consultant for SOM in the Houston area. Together, Louis and his wife Margaret were both prominent and beloved figures in the Houston art and architecture community.

Elizabeth (Betty) Belfer

Tananbaum

April 5, 2023

Betty lived a life full of love and dedication to her family and community. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Betty was known for her determination, intelligence, and caring nature. She and her beloved husband, David J. Tananbaum were married for 61 years. Together they raised two sons. Betty had a deep love of opera and was always stylishly turned out. Her unwavering support and guidance played a significant role in her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. In addition to her husband and sons, Betty is survived by four grandchildren and her sister.

1954

Joe C. Brewer Jr

May 12, 2022

Joe was born in Darby, PA to Joe C. and Mildred Brewer. He and Marilyn, his bride of 53 years, lived in the Newtown PA area for many years until moving to Polk City FL. Joe received his BS in Chemistry from Lafayette College and studied Business Law at Rider College. He served as a First Lieutenant in the US Army from 1959-1962. He was an avid football player in college and in the Army. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Army Reserve in 1968. Joe worked for several companies in the NJ area before founding Brewer Chemical Co. Inc. of Trenton NJ where he was President and CEO. As a young man, Joe had a passion for cars and racing, and he later owned and enjoyed flying his twin engine Piper Aerostar. Joe loved life and enjoyed people. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Green Brewer ’61 , his sister Valle Brewer Ingram ’52 ; and a brother-in-law.

P. Burton (Burt) Powell

February 25, 2021

Burt was born to Charles Ralph Powell II and Janice Wagner Powell. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, where he met his wife, Suzanne. Burt spent two years in the army in Killeen TX. The family moved to South Florida where he worked for Dun and Bradstreet, and later to Lighthouse Point where they lived for 40 years. Burt moved into the legal field and helped to establish the Law Firm of Haley, Sinagra, and Perez where he would finish his career. Burt loved his regular foursome at Tamarac/Oak Tree Country Club where he was a member for 25 years, working around the house with Neil Diamond on the stereo, New Year’s Day brunch, and perhaps most of all his Ruby Red grapefruit tree in the backyard. Burt and Suzanne discovered Beech Mountain while vacationing in the area, and eventually moved there permanently. A dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Burt is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Suzanne, their two children, and two grandchildren.

1955

Richard S. Walsh

November 14, 2020

Richard was the loving husband of Vivian B. (Bellerby) Walsh. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2020. Born in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Richard J. Walsh and Pearl (Sydenstricker) Buck Walsh. He served in the US Army, stationed in Germany, and later the Army Reserves. Richard worked as a gauge repairman for the Fischer & Porter Co. for over 30 years until his retirement. A member of the Keelersville Club, he enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and skiing. He and his family enjoyed taking cruises and traveling, especially to Disney World. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, two granddaughters, brother Edgar (Ed) S. Walsh ’55 , his wife, his sister and her husband. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters including Janice C. Walsh ’43.

1956

Diane Rosebraugh Klein

June 13, 2022

Diane was born in Chicago IL, to the late Albert J. Rosebraugh and Pearl (Julien) Rosebraugh. She attended Denison University. Diane met her husband, Paul Klein while working in Washington DC; they were married for 56 years. Diane was a gifted artist and an award-winning photographer, traveling the world and working with Paul on several widely distributed travel films. They found their forever home in Highland County VA, where Diane was involved in the Garden Club, the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, and the Highland Historical Society. She was a devoted member of the McDowell Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder and the Clerk of Session for many years. Diane was preceded in death by her beloved husband and her sister. She is survived by her daughter, three granddaughters including Caterina (Cat) L. Janicker ’01 and Alexandra (Alex) L. Klein ’03 , two grandsons-in-law, four greatgrandsons, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, nephews and nieces, and many other loving family members and dear friends.

Susan (Sue) T. Moon

January 15, 2020

Catherine (Cappy) A. Page-Head

December 13, 2018

Cappy was a native of Connecticut and moved to Mississippi in 1980 to teach swimming and gymnastics to at-risk children and children with special needs at the YWCA. Cappy later organized the Mermaids, a local swimming club for disabled and senior women. Before coming to Mississippi, Cappy worked at YWCA and Girl Scout communities in New York, Connecticut, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida. At George School she internalized a Quaker approach to spirituality that served her well for the rest of her life. Cappy earned a BA in English from Keuka College and

taught physical education for several years at Spence School in New York City. She was a competitive swimmer, winning numerous regional medals. Predeceased by her parents, she is survived by her beloved wife and longtime partner, Carol Carwile Page-Head, her two sons, a grandson, two brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Douglas (Doug) Watson

December 22, 2020

Doug, Managing Editor of The Greeneville Sun from 1990-2011 and a widely known figure in the community, had a long and outstanding career in journalism in the United States and as a foreign correspondent, following his graduation from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1965.

1957

Stephen Weir

December 31, 2022

Stephen was the third son of the late Walter John and Kathryn Weir. He arrived in Sydney, Australia in 1967 on the “Australian Isle” a converted WWII Liberty ship that took 45 days to reach the Australian east coast. Stephen spent 3 years in Papua, New Guinea working for Cottee’s General Foods, before returning to Sydney in 1972. In 1983 he moved to Woodford in the Blue Mountains, a World Heritage Site, where he worked on furniture restoration in his studio. In 2017 he moved to Wentworth Falls, 867 meters above sea level and spent the rest of his days gardening, exercising, cooking, going to the theater, and travelling. Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Maggie; his children; his siblings including Chistopher (Kit) Weir ’52, Anthony (Tony) Weir ’54, and Karyn Weir ’59 ; and his grandchildren.

1958

MaryAnn Hahn Dickel

February 14, 2022

MaryAnn was the daughter of the late Frank and Nicolina Fodera. A native of Brooklyn NY, MaryAnn later moved to Ocala FL. She worked

many years at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church before her retirement. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, painting and other crafts. She loved her family above anything else and was selfless beyond words. MaryAnn is survived by her two children, her sister, niece, and two grandchildren.

Joan Scarlett Winebrenner

December 15, 2022

Joan was the eldest of four children born in Chester County PA to Anne Stone Scarlett ’33 and William J. Scarlett ’33 . She was a loving and generous older sister and revered by her siblings. Joan is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wirt, her daughter, two sons, her five grandchildren, her sister Elsie Scarlett Gerard ’60 , and many other family and extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Elizabeth and brother George B. Scarlett ’63

1959

Adrienne Wheeler Rudge

December 10, 2022

Adrienne was born to Jean Hammond Wheeler ’34 and Charles Elliot Wheeler. She grew up in Easton MD, graduated from Wheaton College in Norton MA, and received a master’s degree from the New York University School of Education. After a year of teaching English at Dana Hall School in Wellesley MA, Adrienne married Kit Rudge, and they moved to New York City. She joined the faculty of Nightingale-Bamford School. They moved to Chappaqua NY where they raised their two sons. Adrienne served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. She and her family enjoyed their membership in the Seven Bridges Field Club and their participation in the Chappaqua Summer Scholarship program. Adrienne became Director of Publications and Public Relations at The Masters School in 1988, retiring in 2001 when she built a home on her family’s farm in Easton. Her involvement in the local community has included board membership at Talbot Hospice and

Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers. She enjoyed the Garden Club and The Harbor Club and was an active member and a trustee of Third Haven Friends Meeting. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling both nationally and internationally. Adrienne is survived by her two sons; daughter-in-law; her sisters, Jeanne Wheeler Smith ’63 and Susan E. Wheeler ’65 ; her brother; and four grandchildren.

1962

William (Bill) W. Tait

November 23, 2020

Bill grew up in Rancocas NJ, a friendly Quaker village. An Eagle Scout, Bill landed a summer job in college sailing a 42-foot ocean racing sloop to Europe. He earned a degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida. He joined the Davis Island Yacht Club and continued racing sailboats. In 1983, he purchased and personally restored Sinisterre, a 40-foot mahogany yawl designed by Sparkman & Stephens. He sailed 13 times in the Regatta del Sol al Sol, placing first and second in some races; won the St. Petersburg to Havana, Cuba race, non-spinnaker division, and was awarded the World Challenge Cup. Professionally, Bill worked in water resource planning as a general contractor and a marine surveyor. He met his wife, Carol Meyers, during a sailboat race in 1993, and they became inseparable. Bill was a colorful raconteur, a splendid cook, a cordial host, and was dearly loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his son and daughter, three grandchildren, his sister and brother-in-law, two nephews, five great-nieces and nephews, and two cousins.

1964

Robert S. Otto

December 25, 2022

Robert was born in Trenton NJ to George Edward Otto and Ella Florence Ross Otto, the fourth of five children. Rob’s education began along the shores of Neshaminy Creek in Newtown PA, where he fished and

learned from the locals. He majored in Zoology and Fisheries at The Pennsylvania State University at State College PA and earned his master’s and PhD at the University of Maine, Orono, He was employed by NOAA’s, National Marine Fisheries Service in Washington DC. An internship brought him to Kodiak AK, and a year later, with his wife and one-yearold son in tow, he moved to Kodiak. His parents and older brothers R. Newlin Otto ’55 and Richard G. Otto ’55 precede him in death. Surviving are his sister, Olivia (Livy)Otto Johnston ’60 , and brother, Jonathan (Jon) E. Otto ’66

1968

Douglas (Doug) R. Stevens

February 24, 2023

Doug was the husband of Deborah Post Stevens, father of five children, grandfather of two, and a devoted brother. Doug was born in London, England, to Robert Warren Stevens and Elizabeth Cole. They moved to Syracuse NY and later to Manhasset NY. Doug attended Harvard University and took a two-year leave of absence to teach in Tanzania and Ethiopia. During his final semester, he taught songwriting in Cambridge. He later attended Georgetown Law School. Doug remained in Georgetown and started a successful personal injury law practice that served a loyal base of taxi drivers. Doug was passionately committed to coaching his children’s sports teams and loved to organize games for kids in his neighborhood. Music endured as one of his greatest lifelong passions. Under the performing name Slim Stevens, Doug penned over 70 unique songs and recorded an album in the 1980s. Doug was also an avid cyclist, tennis player, and sailor. He had a lively, fun-loving personality and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

1969

Barbara A. Beckelman

January 5, 2023

Barbara was born in El Paso TX, the second child of US Air Force Reserve Captain Robert A. and Peggy Hoffman Beckelman. She grew up in Yardley PA and went on to doublemajor in English and French at Simmons College in Boston. She served as an artist’s agent for illustrators, and later as a VP, and eventually COO for Round-The-Clock Resources, Inc., which she co-owned with Dr. Susan L. Koen. Their company improved the safety, health, and performance reliability of frontline employees in countless shiftwork operations across the globe. Barbara was a founding member of Referendum, an LGBTQ+ quintet in Portland ME, and many choirs and singing groups including the Western Wind community. Barbara had a special spirit; she was a competitive swimmer, a strong tennis player, and a fabulous cook with a sophisticated aesthetic. She was also an ardent and committed feminist. She is survived by her spouse, Susan L. Koen, her older brother, three sisters-in-law, two nieces and a nephew, three greatnieces and a great-nephew, and many cousins, friends and chosen family members. She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved uncles and aunts, her cousin, and her muchloved younger brother.

Marjorie Thomas Candau

May 25, 2020

Marjorie lived and died the same way: on her own terms and with a smile on her lips. She raised her family in California but lived much of her life in Woodbury and Medford NJ. She was most recently from Lakewood WA. Marjorie earned a BS from San Jose State University. She was a dedicated Quaker. She was supremely creative; her astounding needlepoint won her three Golden Bears in the California State Fair. Her creativity served her well in her career as an Occupational Therapist and in raising two exceptional daughters, who survive her along with siblings including

Charles (Chip) C. Thomas Jr ’71 and Charlotte E. Thomas ’75 and four grandchildren.

1972

Michael F. Klesh

March 20, 2019

Graduating from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Michael joined the Ken Blanchard Companies and later the World Trade Center (WTC) of Long Beach CA, where he rose to become Vice President and was active in global leadership. Mike returned to his beloved Kenya, joining USAID’s Regional Mission in Nairobi as a private sector advisor. He helped rescue hundreds of people when the US Embassy was bombed in 1988, and mourned the death of many Kenyan and American friends for years. In 2000 Mike joined Dry Construction, a real estate development and finance company based in Nairobi, and later rejoined USAID as a senior private sector advisor in Ethiopia. While in Addis Ababa, Mike helped establish the American Chamber of Commerce in Ethiopia and was especially impactful in preparing Ethiopia to take advantage of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. Mike suffered a career-ending injury while on assignment in South Africa; he retired from federal service and moved to Tucson AZ. Wherever Mike went he made deep and lasting friendships. He was a proud member of the Muthaiga Club in Nairobi.

Peter S. Landstrom

July 3, 2022

Peter was born in Boston and grew up in Needham MA with his sister Ruth. Peter earned his BA and MA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he would spend the rest of his life. He married fellow graduate student Susan Betts. Peter spent his career at UNC-Chapel Hill. He retired in 2010 and devoted himself to a life of leisure, reading, listening to music, practicing Tai Chi, working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and attending plays and concerts. He

was president of the Indian Landing Neighborhood Road Maintenance Association for ten years. Peter is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan Betts Landstrom, his sister and her husband, niece and nephew, sisterin-law, aunt and cousins, and dear friends. He also leaves behind his cat Malika and an enormous stack of unread books.

1973

David Bolger

December 1, 2022

1974

Lorenzo Smith

September 14, 2020

Born in East Harlem NY, Lorenzo joined the US Army after his graduation from George School and was stationed in Fort Campbell KY where he was trained as an accountant. He later worked for an insurance brokerage firm. Lorenzo was a big man with a big personality and spoke fondly of his time at George School. He had a great sense of humor and was great with a witty comeback.

1980

M. Claire Lomax

May 31, 2022

Claire was clear and balanced with a great sense of humor and unconditional love. She provided a nurturing home for her daughter and stepson. Claire had a lifelong passion for the creative and performing arts. She served over thirty years as the General Counsel for The Lomax Companies, working closely with her father and her five siblings. She had a passion for philanthropy, helping to launch The Lomax Family Foundation (LFF) and serving as its CEO for almost 20 years. Claire served on numerous boards including the African American Museum in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Award, the William Penn Foundation, and the Board of Trustees for the University of Pennsylvania where she served on numerous committees. In 2016, Claire was selected by the Governor to be a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. Claire received her BA from

the University of Pennsylvania and JD from Georgetown Law School. She was outspoken about issues related to diversity and advocated for African American inclusion in the leadership and governance of major civic organizations. In addition to her children, she is survived by her mother, five siblings, sixteen nieces and nephews, one great-niece, her ex-husband and a large network of beloved family, friends, and colleagues.

1981

Timothy (Tim) Rayel

August 9, 2022

1982

Steven Y. Beck

May 21, 2022

Steve was born in Bradford PA, the fifth child of William C. Beck Jr and the late Virginia Shea Beck. He received a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College and a master’s from UMass Boston. After college, Steve worked with adolescents and adults with disabilities and adults in prison. As a licensed psychotherapist, he worked at Northeast Health Services in Taunton and then started a private practice. He trained at the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and had hoped to graduate in the coming year. Steve enjoyed the outdoors around Lake Whitehall and Sandy Beach. He especially loved annual vacations with family at Doolittle Lake where he and Diana were married. Steve loved his time with his children. Steve and Diana hosted large gatherings for Thanksgiving and Christmas, bringing family together through love and laughter. They joined the Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Westborough where Steve was a volunteer in the religious education program. Sincere, kind, intentional and funny, Steve was deeply loved and will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife, their daughter and son, his father and wife, his three brothers, two sisters-in-law, his sister, stepsister and husband, and many nieces and nephews.

1983

Elizabeth Miller Stinehart

December 31, 2022

Elizabeth was born to the late Dr. James M. Miller and Karen Lundegaard Miller of Montrose PA. Elizabeth graduated from Penn State University and earned a master’s degree from Cambridge College. Working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Department of Environmental Protection Western Region for 30 years, she developed a love of nature. Elizabeth enjoyed running and walking with awesome friends, including the Winter Warriors, and her dog Maverick. She enjoyed trips with family to the New Jersey Shore, mid coast Maine, and the family farm in Rush PA. Beth volunteered as a Board of Director at Southwick Recreation Center, USA Swimming Official, and YMCA parents’ group. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, her in-laws, two brothers-in-law, and a sister-inlaw. She is survived by her husband of 31 years Karl J. Stinehart, their three children, her three siblings, four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and 29 nieces and nephews.

1984

Joan Stookey Harring

February 25, 2023

Joan was born in Santa Cruz CA and grew up in Brooklyn NY. She earned a BA in history from Macalester College. Joan was caring, loving and kind, a wonderful listener, very patient, level-headed, smart, and unexpectedly stubborn. One of Joan’s favorite pastimes was playing cards and board games. Joan took on many interesting roles and positions throughout her adult life, including a foster care case manager, podiatry clinic staff member and restaurant hostess. For most of her career she was an elementary school paraeducator in Minnesota and Maryland. For the last 15 years, she volunteered as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for children. Most of all, Joan loved being a mom. Joan leaves behind her beloved husband Jeff, son and daughter, her parents,

three sisters, loving brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends.

1986

Alissa A. Sears

May 16, 2022

1990

W. Yuri Karjane

December 1, 2021

Yuri was born in Morristown NJ and had two older sisters and an older brother. In a family that excelled in sports and academics, Yuri seemed to effortlessly possess all the best attributes: a chill surfer, a state champion wrestler, a recruited lacrosse player for Guilford College, and a stellar student at school—when he deemed it worth his time and effort. Yuri was a lifelong friend and a staunch supporter of the disenfranchised. He was brilliant, kind, thoughtful, unassuming, steadfast, clever, wildly but quietly charismatic, and really funny. Yuri’s creative and artistic abilities gave rise to his career in camerawork beginning on the set of Dawson’s Creek , and developing into decades of film and commercial work. For the last six years of his life, Yuri did camerawork for Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. For those of us who were lucky enough to have known him, a multitude of happy memories are ours to cherish.

1995

Mark L. Wisse

April 25, 2022

Mark was born in Raritan Township but was a lifelong resident of Delaware Township. Mark earned his BA in English Literature from the University of Maine, an MA in English Literature from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, and a MEd from the College of New Jersey. He taught English Literature and Special Education at Hillsborough High School for 16 years. Mark was an avid reader and shared his love of good literature with his students. He was an animal lover and a dedicated runner. He had a large circle of friends and treasured his time with those he loved. Mark

is survived by his parents, his sister Katharine (Kate) J. Wisse ’97 and her children, his aunt, many friends, and the many students whose lives he touched with his encouragement and dedication.

2000

Anikka M. Edwards-El

August 15, 2022

2002

Adrian W. Days

August 21, 2022

Adrian was born in Atlantic City NJ. He graduated last year from Morehouse College and was the owner/ lead technician at Get It Done Inc., which provided handyman services. Adrian attended Marshall University and graduated from Mercer County Community College. He was engaged to be married to Cecely Williams of Atlanta. Adrian was one of four brothers adopted by Michael I. Days and Angela P. Dodson in 1992. In addition to his adoptive parents, he is survived by his son and daughter, three brothers, and several half siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

2012

Charles (Charlie) J. Palmiotti

July 26, 2022

Charles was born in London, England, the beloved son of Joseph Charles Palmiotti and Penny Haff. Loving brother of Jesse W. Palmiotti ’13 and Joseph (Alec)

A. Palmiotti ’17, he was recently engaged to Gabi Levi. A graduate of NYU Stern, Charles had been working at Indeed in account management for four years. Charlie was full of life and could make the most mundane occurrences into monumental memories. He was forever moved by music. His smile was his signature—only bigger were his heart, his hugs, and his iconic voice. Charlie was deeply empathetic; those who knew him well knew it was born of a long struggle with mental illness and addiction. His welcoming energy made many feel safe to share. He never gave up on anyone. Charlie could not wait to be mar-

ried—he and Gabi gave each other the gift of joy. Above all, his family was his world. There was no job he took more seriously than being an older brother. His boundlessly joyful memory will live on with all of us.

Former Faculty

Edward F. Babbott

January 15, 2019

Edward, a lifelong educator and environmentalist, was born in Brooklyn NY to Frank and Elizabeth Babbott. He graduated from Swarthmore College in 1944, earned an MA from Stanford and his EdD from New York University. Ed taught secondary school English at George School, the Chadwick School and Summit High School. At Summit, he was the director of guidance for over 20 years. He was active and served as president in the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. He was the recipient of numerous honors for his professional and civic contributions. In semi-retirement, Ed was a consultant to the schools of Beaufort County SC, and the Global Development Institute. Ed served on the board of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation for 44 years. At 93, Ed and his daughter co-authored his first book, Into the Great Swamp, which explores this protected wetland habitat through photography and poetry. Ed loved fly-fishing, photography, needlepoint, the New York Giants, Shakespeare, crafting poetic rhyming toasts and especially, traveling the world with his wife. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia; his two children; two stepsons; nine grandchildren and their partners; and his great-grandson. Ed was a beloved uncle to many nieces, nephews, and their kin, and all those he and Cynny “adopted” over the years. Ed was predeceased by his loving first wife, stepson, and three siblings.

Marna Feldt

February 20, 2023

Marna was the daughter of Bessie (Doris) and Harry Feldt. A graduate of Ursinus College in PA, Marna participated in summer volunteer work

projects around the world. She taught at George School, served as Executive Secretary for the Lisle Fellowship in Ann Arbor MI and as Assistant Director for the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia PA. After receiving her MA in Scandinavian Language and Literature at the University of California, Berkeley in 1966, Marna worked at the newly established Swedish Information Service in New York for 30 years. Among her many honors were the King’s Medal (Sweden) for Devoted Service, the Swedish Order of the Polar Star, and the Amandus Johnson Service Medal. She loved the theater and literature, hiking in Scandinavia, walking and swimming at her retirement community, and anything mango. She is predeceased by her parents, brother, and sister, and survived by her nephews and nieces, five great-nephews and nieces and many dear friends around the world.

Gail Pierson Jones

July 13, 2020

Gail, devoted wife and mother to three children, was born to the late James Pierson and Dorathy Bond in Trenton NJ. Gail graduated with honors from the University of Delaware with a BS in Health and Physical Education. She was married to Guy L. Jones for 59 years. Gail started as a lifeguard and later headed the girls’ department of physical education at George School. She was Cub Scout den mother, swimming and diving coach for Pennsbury AAU and Newtown Swim Club, and a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. She supported the Morrisville Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, was a member of the Lower Makefield Republican Club and volunteered for the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, and American Heart Association. She led the “Kaleidoscope Program” for gifted children at the Children’s World Learning Center, received countless awards and recognition, published her own magazine from 1993-1996, and wrote monthly for First Teacher Magazine She retired in 2003. Gail loved staying

current on politics, playing online games, swimming and water aerobics, and keeping her hands busy, designing handmade Christmas cards each year for friends and family. Gail was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Guy and is survived by her daughter, two sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Ingeborg L. Snipes

April 6, 2022

Inge had an active and full life guided by Quaker principles and passions for social justice, environmental concerns, the arts, and love for her family. Born in Haan, Germany, she emigrated to the US with her family and lived in northern New Jersey. In 1941, she began attending Montclair Friends Meeting. Montclair Friends Meeting offered her a scholarship to Guilford College in Greensboro NC, where she met her future husband, Bradshaw Snipes ’41 . They married at Montclair Friends Meeting and began working at George School, where Inge became assistant dean of girls and girls’ hockey coach. They left to run Snipes Farm and Nursery, Brad’s family farm. Inge was active in the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and Women Strike for Peace. She later became interested in Re-evaluation Counseling, a peer counseling program, and opened Personal Counselors of Bucks County. When the family farm began expanding Inge became the selfappointed General Manager. When she retired she dove into photography winning National Geographic and University of California photo contests. She was active in the Horticultural Committee, Bonsai Society, the choir, and German club at Kendal retirement community. Always devoted to her family, her happiest moments were with her children around her. Inge and Brad are survived by their children including Hannah Snipes Hogan ’71, Daniel (Dan) M. Snipes ’76, and Anne Snipes Moss ’83 ; ten grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Nancy W. Wottrich

January 7, 2023

Nancy was born in Lewisburg PA, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Jacqueline (Ohle) Wottrich. She received a degree in Psychology from Dickinson and a master’s degree in environmental education from Antioch University, and worked at nature centers throughout her career. Nancy was a founding board member of the Pennsylvania Alliance for Environment Education and served on the Stewardship Committee at the Woodbourne Sanctuary, in Dimock PA. In 1987 she married Bruce McNaught and raised two children. They cherished moments spent as a family and embraced the beauty of the natural world. She is survived by her husband, their daughter and sonin-law, their son and his fiancé, and her sister and brother-in-law. She was predeceased by her brother.

Former Staff

Betty B. Craighead

December 20, 2022

Betty was the beloved wife to the late William (Bill) M. Craighead ’44 , and daughter to the late John and Helen Bakley. Betty was the loving mother to W. Clay Craighead ’83 and had three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, John. Betty grew up in Pitman NJ, graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a BA in English where she met her husband. She was a resident of Newtown for over 50 years and worked for over 30 years as an Assistant Librarian at George School. She wrote articles for numerous travel magazines. She enjoyed walking to town, reading mysteries, dancing, and traveling. Above all she loved her family and her dogs.

Tennyson (Khaliq)

Lewis-El IV

March 15, 2022

Khaliq was born to Tennyson Lewis III and Valarie Lawson in Washington County PA. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor of Science degree before

working for the Trenton Public School District. Khaliq was the Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Trenton Catholic Academy, Trenton High School, and most recently George School. Khaliq considered the time he spent coaching at George School with La’Keisha Sutton, one of his former players, as one his most gratifying experiences and accomplishments. Teaching and coaching children was his passion. He married Melissa Brown in 2021. Khaliq was the recipient of numerous coaching awards and achievements. He was preceded in death by his son. He is survived by seven children and three grandchildren.

Carole Monahan

September 23, 2022

Carole was born in Trenton NJ, daughter of the late Albert and Madeline (Summers) Pidcock. Carole was a graduate of Penn State University and retired as postmistress from George School. She was a member of Altoona Bible Church and enjoyed sewing, traveling, and music, especially playing the piano. She is survived by her loving husband, Frederick Monahan, and her son and daughter-in-law. She was preceded in death by her two brothers.

Notification of deaths was recorded as of April 15, 2023.

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2023, George School celebrated the members of the Class of 2023 during the school’s one hundred and twenty-ninth Commencement Ceremony in the William Penn Outdoor Auditorium.