HB Magazine (with Class News) - Fall 2024

Nurturing the Whole Child

It was an exciting day on campus when members of HB’s celebrated community marked the official opening of the new Primary School Building! The ribbon cutting ceremony included Director of Early Childhood Darrah Parsons, Director of the Infant & Toddler Center LaShawna Adams Mitchell, Director of the Primary School Kelly Stepnowsky, and Head of School Dr. Fran Bisselle.

Letter from the Head of School

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Whole Child, Whole Community

For HB students to be truly successful, their education must touch not only their minds, but their hearts.

News from North Park

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Achievements and Celebration

Celebrating the milestones and accomplishments of students, faculty and staff.

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Threads of Empowerment

Social-emotional learning is woven into the fabric of HB and that connection is naturally supported in the environments where students feel a sense of belonging and trust.

20 Learning for Life in a New Primary School Building

New spaces inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

24 Civil Discourse

Civil discourse has been top of mind among students in the HB community where they are empowered to share their beliefs, opinions and perspectives while also listening authentically to peers who might have different opinions.

26 Lessons in Business

Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74 is inspiring a new generation of women in finance with her support of the endowed chair for the Margaret Rose and Rose Foundation Chair in Business & Finance.

28 Bringing Ideas to Life

Students of all ages are empowered to engage with STEM concepts and foster creativity through hands-on learning in the new Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace.

30 The Future is Bright: Blazing Trails from 1950-1979

As HB prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026, a new member of the Marketing & Communications team looks back at HB in the 50s, 60s and 70s.

32 Welcome Home

From coast to coast, HB visits with the alumnae community! Class News

33 Alumnae Updates

83 Brides, Babies, and Memorials

Primary School students enjoy taking an up-close view of things in Marlee Turell’s brand-new science classroom.

Cobra pushups! Students in Alaina McCourt’s first-grade classroom spend time each week practicing yoga and mindfulness. “Since implementing our yoga curriculum, students are more able to recognize when their emotions are heightened and when their behaviors are unexpected,” McCourt shares.

Georgia Nygaard ’27 and Chloe Eghobamien ’25 celebrate a point during senior night for the Varsity volleyball team. Throughout the fall season, students showed up in droves to support Blazer athletes at fall sports events and to enjoy the magic of HB’s celebrated community.

Photo by Ken Furlich

Upper School students in the Fellowships in Global Citizenship traveled internationally this summer to India, Italy, and Kenya. Traveling as part of the Fellowships promotes global understanding, fosters a deep appreciation for varying cultures, challenges students to think critically about world issues, and helps students understand how the United States fits into a global context.

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The Little Raindrop by Joanna Gray, students used watercolors painted over crayon to create rainbows on photographs taken in Hathaway Brown’s beloved courtyard.

Editorial Team:

Suzanne Taigen

Editor

Director of Marketing & Communications

Sarah Deeks

Marketing & Advertising Manager

D.J. Reichel

Art Director/Designer

Visuals & Publications Manager

Natasha Herbert Photographer & Videographer

Alumnae Engagement Team:

Missy Iredell Gebhardt ’96 Director of Alumnae Engagement

Tiana Ellington

Alumnae Engagement Manager

Administrative Team:

Fran Bisselle

Head of School

Sheri Homany

Associate Head of School

Sharon Baker

Director of Middle School

Lauren Gibson ’01 Chief Financial Officer

Clarke Wilson Leslie ’80 Director of Advancement

Rachel Lintgen Director of Upper School

LaShawna Adams Mitchell Director of Infant & Toddler Center

Darrah Parsons Director of Early Childhood Program

Elizabeth Pinkerton Director of Enrollment Management

Kelly Stepnowsky Director of Primary School

Suzanne Taigen

Director of Marketing & Communications

Index

Alumnae featured in this issue

News from North Park, pg. 12

Frances Berglund ’24

Virginia Osborne Charman 1941*

Ella Daugherty ’24

Archer Gandhi ’24

Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74

Lauren Van Wagenen Harlow ’04

Isabel Marting 1925*

Claire Mehok ’24

Lilly Mehok ’24

Lucia Smith Nash 1946*

Margaret (Molly) Paine ’17

Iris Qi ’24

Neha Sangani ’24

Eleanor Armstrong Smith 1917*

Alexa Su ’24

Louise Blyth Timken 1927*

Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft 1922*

Susan Kettering Williamson 1955*

Learning for Life in a New

Primary School Building, pg. 20

Helen Rankin Butler ’87

Viki Newton Byrnes ’72

Lindsey Jeschelnig ’22

Barb Weber Mixon ’58

Jane Quayle Outcalt ’55

Clara Taplin Rankin ’34

Danielle Horvitz Weiner ’00

Adelaide Cobb Ward 1951*

Lessons in Business, pg. 26

Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74

Bringing Ideas to Life, pg. 28

Coral Frontini ’22

Leah Ridgeway Jackson ’99

Welcome Home, pg. 32

Frances Berglund ’24

Carolyn Glasener ’21

Jill Stevens Keith ’74

*Deceased

Smiles abound in the new Primary School Building! The opening of the building is a significant milestone in the transformation of HB’s campus which began more than five years ago. Thanks to the generous support of donors to the Lighting the Way Campaign, the school has raised more than $65M for capital projects, endowment, and operations.

The new Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace is an inspiring 4,000-square-foot facility designed to empower HB students to become the problem solvers, engineers, and thought leaders of tomorrow (read more about this incredible new space on p. 28!).

Whole Child, Whole Community

Hathaway Brown’s distinguished academic program trains our future’s finest minds and empowers girls to put knowledge in action. We know our students will create solutions to the most pressing problems our world is facing, and we want every single one of them to be ferociously successful. And yet to be truly successful, their education must touch not only their minds, but their hearts. We help students develop these skills through social-emotional learning. They must have soft skills like empathy, authentic listening, and instinctual kindness; and they must care for their whole selves. I am proud of the commitment our community has made to nurturing the whole child. In fact, balanced, holistic development is a priority in our Strategic Plan. As it states, “We will hold holistic development as a currency of equal value as academics.”

As we stand on the brink of our 150th anniversary, following the completion of a transformative $40 million campus renovation, I find myself reflecting on the rich history embedded within the walls of our beloved HB. If only these walls could speak, they would tell stories of resilience, growth, and sisterhood. Each brick within our campus holds the spirit of a community deeply committed to lifelong learning and to becoming the best version of ourselves.

Our recently renovated architecture serves as a testament to this commitment. From the Outcalt Family Atrium in the renovated Primary School Building to the fabulous Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace, every element has been designed to inspire and elevate the aspirations of our students. The vision for our campus is not just in its aesthetics but in its embodiment of our mission.

It is a true privilege to witness our students thrive and flourish in these new spaces, empowered by the light that fills them—both the natural light and the metaphorical light of their individual personalities. This illumination encourages them to rise boldly to the challenges of our time, carrying forward the legacy of wisdom and enlightenment that our institution has long upheld.

To learn for life, strong character matters. I am so proud our community prioritizes this in all we do.

Fondly,

Dr. Fran Bisselle Head of School

Ashley Kelly is HB’s New Athletic Director

Ashley Kelly joined the athletics department as Athletic Director. She shares, “I look forward to optimizing the foundation of excellence that has already been built at HB, and to making sure our athletes feel supported, celebrated, prepared for success, and challenged to lead well within their sport and throughout all areas of the Hathaway Brown community. I am beyond excited about this opportunity and to work with HB’s dynamic leadership team.”

HB Welcomes Dr. Sandra Golden, Director of Diversity and Director of Fellowships in Equity and Action

Dr. Sandra Golden joined HB as Director of Diversity and Director of Fellowships in Equity and Action. With a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, along with a Master’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Adult Learning & Development, Dr. Golden brings a deep understanding of educational principles and human behavior to her work. She is a prolific author and has secured numerous significant grants to support her work in the field of diversity. She shares, “I am most excited about supporting, engaging, and creating inclusive excellence with faculty, staff, and especially students - our future leaders!”

12 Upper School Students Recognized Nationally by The College Board

The College Board, which administers the PSAT and SAT, announced that senior and junior students have been awarded the National African American and National Hispanic Recognition Program academic honors. The designation is based on their academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and/or AP exams.

National

African American Recognition Program

Scholars:

Michelle Anabila ’26

Lindsay Capers ’25

Catherine Cleminshaw ’26

Hanna Goje ’26

Michaela Kirkpatrick ’26

Gabriella Ransom ’26

Jasmin Sanders-Triplett ’26

Miracle Smith ’25

Cyan St. Clair ’25

National Hispanic Recognition Program

Scholars:

Chloe Eghobamien ’25

Anya Pavlidis ’25*

Sara Winter ’26

*Congratulations to Anya Pavlidis ’25 who was also recognized for outstanding academic achievement by the National First-Generation and National Indigenous Recognition Programs.

Mark McConville Celebrates 45 years and Going

To celebrate and thank Mark McConville for his 45 years (and going!) as HB’s Consulting Psychologist, he was presented with an original work of art by former Art Teacher Jamie Morse! Mark’s dedication and expertise has such

a positive impact on the community, and HB is thankful for his continued commitment and support.

After 33 years as the Assistant to the Associate Head for Finance, Karin Redmond (center, black dress) has retired. Friends and family joined to celebrate her hard work and dedication in June.

14 Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

Fourteen Hathaway Brown seniors, which accounts for 15 percent of the Class of 2025, were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their academic talent, as indicated by the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Nationwide, 16,000 seniors were named semifinalists. These seniors have the opportunity to advance as finalists and compete for more than 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million. About 95 percent of semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship.

National Merit Semifinalists:

Ashley Chu Charlotte Lu

Blake Cody Maggie Reef

Clare Hess

Additionally, National Merit Commended Students placed among 50,000 top scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT.

National Merit Commended Students:

Kira Cicerchi Ayden Magence

Sara Cody Helen Qiu

Chloe Eghobamien Maya Tang

Emily Ensign L ina Tian

Katherine Hilbert

Blazer Athletes Named All Americans

Frances Berglund ‘24 was named Academic All American by USA Lacrosse.

Swimmers from the Division II state championship team were also named All American by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association:

Oma Agwa ‘26 Josephine Piliang ‘27

Sofia Jiminez ‘26 Iris Qi ‘24

Claire Mehok ‘24 Beatrice Stewart ‘25

Lilly Mehok ‘24

Members of the state champion swim team were recognized as Academic All Americans:

Ella Daugherty ‘24 Iris Qi ‘24

Claire Mehok ‘24 Alexa Su ‘24

Lilly Mehok ‘24

Claire Mehok and Lilly Mehok are now swimming at the collegiate level at Northwestern University and Iris Qi is swimming at the college level at Washington University.

Speech & Debate Nationals

Archer Gandhi ‘24, Neha Sangani ‘24 and current student Capri Gerteis ‘27 traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament.

Of the 5,500 competitors from more than 1,200 schools in attendance, the team of Archer Gandhi ‘24 and Neha Sangani ‘24 finished 17th, placing them in the top 20 in the Public Forum debate for the second year in a row. HB is one of six schools in the United States to accomplish this feat. Capri Gerteis ‘27 competed in the Big Questions Debate where she was the first HB student to ever compete at Nationals in that category.

2024 Endowed Faculty Chairs

Hathaway Brown’s Endowed Faculty Chairs are the highest academic award bestowed on faculty to honor excellence and distinguished teaching. Some of the 14 endowed chairs are on a rotating basis for up to five years, while others are for longer durations.

The Sue Sadler Award For Promise in Education

Lisa Hamilton, Primary School Teacher

The Hathaway Brown School Award for Promise in Education honors Sue Sadler for her many contributions to the HB community including classroom teaching and school administration spanning more than two decades.

This award is given annually to an early career educator who demonstrates a deep commitment to excellence in education, possesses a sincere desire to reach every student, and through his or her work, has a powerfully positive impact on the HB community.

William Mckinley & Jessie M. Osborne Chair for the Writing Center

Matt Rager, Director of Osborne Fellowships in Writing and English Teacher

Virginia Osborne Charman 1941 created this chair in 2001 because she believed that the written word is and always has been a signature element of a Hathaway Brown education. This endowment supports the chair, establishing an atmosphere where student writing can originate and evolve.

The Margaret Rose and Rose Foundation Chair in Business and Finance

Nela Serrano, Director of Fellowships in Business and Finance

Established in 2024, this endowed chair was made possible by Margaret Rose Giltinan 1974 and her children, along with their foundation. The endowment marks a significant step forward in HB’s commitment to fostering leadership and financial acumen among its students by empowering them to delve into corporate or nonprofit management, entrepreneurship, economics and finance.

Judy Cortese Chair in Science

Ela Winkler, Upper School Science Teacher

Based on their conviction that school Science should be made real, meaningful, fascinating, and exciting, members of the Warren H. Corning family established this chair in 1983 to seek excellence in science teaching. Having grown up and lived in the rural part of the Western Reserve, the Cornings’ interest, enjoyment, and commitment to natural science, and science in general, spurred the creation of the chair. It is named in honor of Judy Cortese, Upper School science teacher and department chair from 1966 - 1983.

Marting Chair In Foreign Language

Lauren Van Wagenen

Harlow ’04, Middle School

World Language Teacher

Endowed in 1992 with gifts from Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft 1922 and Isabel Marting 1925 , this chair reflects the cultural interests and backgrounds of these sisters. The endowed chair serves as a monument to honor their parents whose sacrifices and determination made their own HB education possible.

Louise Blyth Timken Chair For Mathematics

Caitlin Cahill, Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Louise Blyth Timken 1927 established this chair in 1983 because she believed every Hathaway Brown student should have a solid foundation in Mathematics. A pioneer in the field of women’s aviation, Louise was active in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and she was one of the first women ever to pilot a jet.

Eleanor & Kelvin Smith Chair in English

Wayne Hatcher, Middle School English Teacher

Established in 1983 by Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Smith (Eleanor Armstrong Smith 1917) and their daughter Lucia Smith Nash 1946 , this chair perpetuates the same standards of excellence in English preparation that influenced Mrs. Smith’s early education under the principal and English teacher Mary E. Raymond. It was Mrs. Smith’s belief in the preeminent value of a strong English department that prompted the establishment of the Smith Chair in English.

Kettering Fund Chair For Student Research

Janna Mino, Director of Fellowships in Science Research and Engineering

This endowment was established in 2004 with generous grants from The Kettering Fund of Dayton, Ohio, with the support of Susan Kettering Williamson 1955 . Income from this endowment supports the salary of the director of Fellowships in Science Research and Engineering at Hathaway Brown School.

The Paine Family Leadership in Coaching Award

Ron Jones, Golf Coach

In 2018, this award was created by Amy and Andrew (Randy) J. Paine III, parents of Margaret (Molly) Paine 2017 to recognize the significant impact a coach can have on the HB community and the individual development of student-athletes for life.

Anne Cutter Coburn Chair for Excellence in Teaching

Alaina McCourt & Erin Roberts, Primary School Teachers

The Anne Cutter Coburn Chair for Excellence in Teaching was established in 1984 to recognize teaching excellence at Hathaway Brown School. The endowment income is used to defray the cost of the chair holder’s salary and provide the chair holder with an annual stipend. The chair is held for a one-year term.

DThreads of Empowerment Social-Emotional Learning is Woven into the Fabric of HB

uring the early quiet mornings on HB’s campus before the carpool lines form, before a chorus of voices is heard in the hallways and before the school day commences, you’ll find a lively group of Upper School students greeting the children coming to school early as part of the Before Care program. Familiar hellos and hugs are exchanged between the older girls and the young children from Early Childhood and the Primary School, and these special friendships grow throughout the school year. “It’s a great way to start my morning,” Lauren Raiz ’25 shares. “It’s a full circle moment since a lot of their parents have been teachers of mine at HB.”

After wrapping up their morning job, Lauren and the other Upper School students head to their mentor group where the school day begins for them. They are no longer the “teachers,” but now the students. They take a break from being a mentor to the younger students, and are mentored themselves through a robust mentoring program in the Upper School. “To mentor and to be mentored is an amazing gift,” shares Head of School Dr. Fran Bisselle.

“Education must touch not only the minds of students, but also their hearts,” Dr. Bisselle further explains. “Socialemotional learning speaks to the skills we need to teach and model for students, like empathy, authentic listening, and instinctual kindness as these are foundational to our students’ character.”

Social-emotional connection happens daily throughout campus and is naturally supported in the environments where students feel a sense of belonging and trust. They experience connection through the interactions with teachers, librarians, dining hall staff and numerous caring adults; through the friendships created on the all-girls campus where students of all ages pass each other in the hall or work together on a project; and through the celebrated community of parents, caregivers and alumnae whose presence on campus is always a special treat.

“In many ways, social-emotional skills develop organically as they are woven into the fabric of who we are at HB,” shares Dr. Bisselle. “And there is also a tremendous amount of thought given to how we support our students’ holistic development, mentalwell being, character building and leadership training. As HB’s current Strategic Plan states, ‘We hold holistic development as a currency of equal value as academics.”

A Prime Example

On a recent Friday morning, first-grade students in Alaina McCourt’s classroom settled into their “rug rows” and reflected on a story they had read about children playing soccer on the playground and taking turns. “We can be respectful by waiting in line, continuing to be patient until it is our turn, and cheering on our friends when it is their turn,” Ms. McCourt reminded her students before asking, “What do you think it looks like to take turns?”

“Asking kindly,” Penelope shared. “Being respectful while waiting,” Lupita added.

Next, they put their knowledge in action through a partner activity where they asked each other, “Would you rather eat macaroni and cheese or cake?” The girls excitedly discussed with their classmate before coming back together on the rug to discuss how it went. “Was it easy to wait your turn to talk?” Ms. McCourt asked. “Were you able to listen and not interrupt?”

Social emotional lessons like these help foster the development of a first-grade student’s ability to listen and understand others’ opinions. The lessons are part of the designed instruction that happens every week in the Primary School through the implementation of Fly Five, a research-based SEL curriculum developed on the core

belief that, for students to be academically, socially, and behaviorally successful, they need to learn a set of social and emotional competencies.

”Through our Fly Five curriculum, teachers incorporate the values of cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, and self-control into our Responsive Classroom approach and provide students with numerous opportunities to practice these essential skills,” Kelly Stepnowsky, Director of the Primary School shares.

“These skills are used throughout the classroom day, whether it’s at our daily Morning Meeting or Closing Circle or during a cooperative work time such as Math Workplaces or Literacy Workshop.”

Students in Ms. McCourt’s classroom also spend time each week practicing yoga and mindfulness through the Wellity Education curriculum. Teachers are provided the training to teach yoga as a way to help students regulate their emotions, manage stress and show empathy and kindness to others. “Since implementing our yoga curriculum, students are more able to recognize when their emotions are heightened and when their behaviors are unexpected,” McCourt shares. “They are then able to utilize breathing and movement strategies to self-regulate and return to listening or working.”

Lauren Raiz ’25 spends time before school with students from HB’s Early Childhood program.

Students in Alaina McCourt’s first-grade classroom spend time each week practicing yoga and mindfulness.

Soft Skills Supp or te d by Strong Data

Hathaway Brown has been on the forefront of research to support social-emotional development. As a partner with the Educational Resource Board (ERB), one of the oldest membership organizations for independent schools, HB is implementing a series of assessments called the Whole Child Solution for students in grades 3-8. These tools go beyond the traditional measures of academic performance to include an understanding of the student’s sense of well-being and belonging, academic engagement, as well as the social-emotional skills they use to navigate their environment.

“We notice a strong correlation between a student’s SEL and academic performance, and while this is not new, now we can measure it and pinpoint places to start conversations and target instruction to harness a student’s strengths and mitigate their challenges,” says Sharon Baker, Director of the Middle School.

The Whole Child Solution looks at three different sets of data for each HB student in grades 3-8. First, academic growth and achievement is assessed through the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) which measures aptitude in various subjects, including vocabulary, reading comprehension and math. It helps educators assess content-specific, curriculum-based performance alongside reasoning ability and conceptual knowledge.

HB piloted research to design and develop the second tool, ERB’s SelfWise, which measures student social emotional skills twice a year, in the Fall and Spring. Using a five-point scale, students are asked to rate themselves, given questions like, “I know what to do when I feel stressed or nervous at school” and, “I am confident I can deal with problems in my life,” and “Do you feel you have someone to sit with at lunch?” These responses are then compared to a norm-referenced group and scored, providing HB’s faculty with individual SEL competencies for students, as well as the grade level group as a whole.

Lastly, each month, educators are able to get a better sense of their students’ state of mind with ERB’s Check-In Survey. The survey asks 15 questions about student wellbeing, academic engagement, and sense of belonging. “The Whole Child Solution tools have been incredibly meaningful when triaging student issues and supporting new students joining our community,” Baker shares. “We are able to quickly determine how they are feeling, that they have a sense of place and that they are engaged.”

One Trusted Adult

Hathaway Brown has always valued the importance of developing a sense of connection and belonging throughout the school community and, more than ever, educators are seeing the power and impact of having a go-to person in a student’s daily life.

HB Faculty & Staff have participated in two professional development opportunities led by One Trusted Adult, where they discussed the fundamentals needed to build strong connections and healthy boundaries with young people. Faculty across all divisions cite this program as one of the most impactful in their professional development.

HB is filled with adults who value at the core of its mission the importance of “showing up” for young people. From advisors, mentors, and teachers to coaches, club advisors, and counselors, the halls of HB are filled with trusted individuals who are honored to help shape students, support them, and guide them as they develop their voices, goals, and ambitions. “Young people thrive when they know they have just one person to go to when they need,” Baker notes. “What a gift to have an institution like HB filled with adults ready to take on that charge.”

Moments of Mentoring

Walk the Upper School halls any day, and you’ll see faculty one-on-one with students in offices, living rooms, and hallways. In fact, time is built into Upper School teacher schedules to allow that precious individual connection time with students. Additionally, every student belongs to a mentor group of approximately 8-11 students, led by a mentor who follows the students for all four years. Their mentor serves as a guide through their Upper School years, a liaison between home and

school, a source of support, and an advocate as students encounter social, emotional, and academic situations. It is a fundamental part of each educator’s role in the Upper School, with new faculty shadowing for a full year to learn what is expected.

As part of their mentor time, Upper School students are encouraged to speak their minds both in class and in the community. This emerging confidence and self-advocacy comes with the need to practice the skills of civil discourse. Mentor time in the Upper School is frequently dedicated to activities that allow students to engage in connecting, listening, and perspective-taking.

Mentoring is as fundamental to Upper School as HB’s well known distinguished academics. “Mentor time is an opportunity to highlight some of our core values at HB - treating each other with respect, prioritizing relationships, and being our best selves - even when it’s

Beyond Academics

HB’s Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

This past summer, a team of administrators revisited and revised Beyond Academics, a document that serves as a framework for HB’s faculty, parents, families and community to comprehend the complex trajectory of social-emotional development through a girl’s formative years. Using these narratives, educators and families can access information and resources for each grade level to best understand, teach and support HB’s students.

Scan the QR code to read Beyond Academics or visit hb.edu/beyondacademics.

hard,” shares Upper School Director Rachel Lintgen. “As we say often, we learn not for school but for life. Is there any life lesson that is more important than learning that character always counts?”

The physical transformation of campus in recent years also fosters authentic community. The new architecture in the Adelaide Cobb Ward 1951 Academic Center strategically includes living room spaces that support the social and emotional well-being of students and encourage the value of sisterhood. The spaces are surrounded by Fellowship director offices so there is a natural flow between students and faculty. It is another opportunity to facilitate collaboration and connection.

“Relationships are our superpowers in the Upper School,” Lintgen continues. “By creating classroom communities where SEL skills are honed, we set our students up for success beyond our campus and position them to thrive.”

The 149th school year kicked off with palpable excitement on Hathaway Brown’s campus as students, faculty and staff walked into the new thoughtfully created spaces of the Primary School Building. “It has been a delight to be in our new building and welcome back our students!” Kelly Stepnowsky, Director of the Primary School, shares. “The classrooms are beautiful, calm, and light-filled. You can feel this new energy emitting from the spaces, the students, and the teachers.”

Every aspect of the construction has been carefully planned to create a space that not only meets the highest standards of safety and functionality, but also inspires curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. The Outcalt Family Atrium welcomes students and visitors with its high ceilings and beautiful staircase. This new space also includes an aquarium, a gift from Larysa and Lee Gibson, which has quickly become a favorite stop as students look through it to the gorgeous Jeschelnig Family Library. Natural light floods the new classrooms which feature state-of-the-art technology, while maintaining the unique character of the building, including its historic windows.

The opening of the Primary School Building is a significant milestone in the transformation of HB’s campus which began more than five years ago. Thanks to the generous support of donors to the Lighting the Way Campaign, the school has raised more than $65M for capital projects, endowment, and operations. Because of that success, the school has invested $40 million into campus facilities thus far, including the Adelaide Cobb Ward 1951 Academic Center (formerly the Classic Building), the Link Academic Center, the Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace, as well as a new turf field and new tennis courts.

In September, longtime friends and supporters of Hathaway Brown gathered to celebrate the new Primary School Building and all the transformations that have taken place across campus.

“Ten years ago, we launched a strategic plan that included the bold goal of optimizing our campus with updated facilities that will take us into a new era of educating and empowering girls,” Head of School Dr. Fran Bisselle shares. “The new Primary School Building will have an incredible impact on our youngest students’ educational journeys and the lasting memories they will create here.”

Learning for Life in a New Primary School Building!

The light-filled Outcalt Family Atrium welcomes students and visitors with its high ceilings and beautiful staircase.

Michael and Danielle Horvitz Weiner ’00 supported the new Reception and Directors’ Suite in the Primary School Building where parents and students are greeted each day.

Jon and Jane Quayle Outcalt ’55 visit with Dr. Fran Bisselle in the new Outcalt Family Atrium.

Marc and Viki Newton Byrnes ’72 enjoy seeing the new Primary School Building where their young granddaughters are students.

The beautiful Jeschelnig Family Library was made possible by Michelle and Rich Jeschelnig, parents of Lindsey ’22 and Elyse ’27.

Barb Weber Mixon ’58 and Dr. Fran Bisselle enjoying the new surroundings of the Jeschelnig Family Library.

Helen Rankin Butler ’87, Clara Taplin Rankin ’34 and J.C. Butler enjoy a visit to the new Primary School building which features a spacious, fun-filled playroom named in honor of Mrs. Rankin.

The opening of the Primary School Building is a significant milestone in the transformation of HB’s campus which began more than five years ago.

Civil Discourse

Empowering Voices with the Power of Authentic Listening

As this story is written for HB’s fall magazine, it is a beautiful fall day in October. Outside, the leaves have started to change and, inside, Upper School students and faculty are preparing for a very important election: what really IS the best ice cream flavor? The incumbent, Mint Chocolate Chip, remains a favorite of many students, but it is a polarizing choice and there are many strong opinions. Other flavors, such as Chocolate and Cookie Dough, are preparing to unseat the sitting favorite treat.

The Mathematical Problem Solving class is running this simulated election, along with teachers Michael Buescher and Sarah Barkley, to help students understand how different voting systems can affect the outcome of an election. This data analytics exercise helps students understand possible alternatives to the electoral system which all Upper School students are learning about in history classes this fall.

“Math students analyze the rankings under several different voting systems,” explains Buescher. “Students are surprised to learn that no system is perfect and that different systems can produce different winners, even though the votes don’t change!”

This multidisciplinary approach to applying student knowledge in action is one of the activities taking place on campus as students explore the subject of civil discourse this fall. Students can debate the merits of a minty crunch vs. the benefits of a smooth classic flavor, and they are also having spirited discussions about whether or not the electoral system is the right way to determine a winner. Upper

School students discuss complex political issues such as gerrymandering, foreign policy, immigration, and the role of poll workers in overseeing fair elections. No matter the subject matter, students are learning the importance of listening and making time to hear different perspectives.

Civil Discourse Defined

Civil discourse refers to communicating about matters of public importance and engaging with our democracy in ways that are courteous and respectful. “It is intricately linked to HB’s motto that we learn not for school, but for life,” explains Dean of Students Arete Calabrese. “It’s all about expanding knowledge, promoting understanding, considering multiple perspectives and finding common ground, even when we disagree and have different opinions. It depends on a community that has been built on trust and respect. It is characterized by listening deeply to understand other perspectives.”

In an election year, civil discourse has been top of mind among students in the HB community. As a school, students are empowered to share their beliefs, opinions and perspectives while also listening authentically to their peers who might have different opinions. Teachers in all disciplines help students develop the critical thinking skills needed to become informed citizens, and students learn to select reliable sources, analyze information, and recognize bias.

“HB has always been and continues to be a non-partisan institution where various perspectives are honored,” shares Head of School Dr. Fran Bisselle. “Our faculty in every division

A special assembly was held this fall featuring Q&A with Dr. Bisselle and Dan Moulthrop, a pioneer of civil discourse and CEO of The City Club of Cleveland.

understand HB’s philosophy related to these important discussions and have designed and shaped our structure for civil discourse.”

In 2020, faculty and administration worked together to create a guiding document about civil discourse in the classroom and beyond. Today, the document still stands in guiding the school’s approach. Dr. Bisselle shares, “Our role is not to influence students to embrace any one particular way of thinking, but instead to give each student the tools she needs to think critically, act compassionately, and to be informed and engaged members of our community.”

Setting the Norms

Knowing that civil discourse would be a big topic in the fall, faculty ended the prior school year with professional development to collaborate and begin planning. They shared success stories with each other, brainstormed strategies, and discussed the needs they would have as teachers to center civil discourse practices in their classrooms. Key to their success would be providing structure at the beginning of the school year.

When the school year began, Upper School mentor groups and classrooms implemented a norm-setting practice where teachers and students worked together to establish mutually agreed upon ground rules to guide their interactions, encourage belonging, and reflect shared values. In writing their norms, they considered questions such as how do we make sure that everyone in our space has a voice in our community? How do we respond if someone says something

that is hurtful to us? How do we react when we disagree with each other? Students created posters with their norms and signed their names to show their commitment to maintaining them. Mentors and teachers hang these posters in their classrooms so that they can be quickly referenced if conversations become challenging.

Faculty and Students Working Together

Upper School leadership established a student civil discourse work group to think through the kind of programming that would be beneficial to the student community. “It was so inspiring to see students from grades 9-12 come together to volunteer to help with this work and brainstorm ideas,” Calabrese shares.

In September, a special assembly was held featuring Q&A with Dr. Bisselle and Dan Moulthrop, a pioneer of civil discourse and CEO of The City Club. Founded in 1912, the City Club has long been known as “Cleveland’s Citadel of Free Speech.” The institution is known as the oldest continuous free speech forum in the country with a firm belief in free expression of all ideas and the benefits of open exchange.

The Civil Discourse student group came up with questions to be asked during the assembly. How do you draw the line between free speech and hate speech? How do you de-escalate an argument that has become too heated? What are some potential positives that come out of disagreements? Moulthrop also asked students and faculty a probing question, “What if the purpose of an argument was not to win, but to bring you closer to the person you’re talking with?” Authentic listening was once again emphasized as the key to a more perfect union.

“We are proud that at every age and grade level, we teach our students how to use their voices. We also know leadership takes practice,” Dr. Bisselle shares. “Students don’t always get it right the first time. We are here to guide them and help them learn.”

Whether it’s complicated political discussions or a debate around ice cream, HB students are given opportunities to engage in honest, open two-way communication in a safe and inclusive environment. As for whether or not Mint Chocolate Chip will remain the favorite, the decision is in the hands of the voters. At the time of this writing, the election is in a dead heat.

HB seniors recently took advantage of a voter registration offered during lunch.

Lessons in

When Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74 was 16 years old, her father took her to the old Cleveland Trust building to help her open a checking account. “He said, ‘OK this is yours, you run it,” Margaret remembers. It was her first lesson in finance as he taught her about banking, and her love for the industry grew from there. She would later launch her career at the Federal Reserve Bank as a Bank Examiner before transitioning into private industry, excelling in diverse lending roles such as a bank Commercial Loan Officer and as a Consumer Compliance Officer. She then went on to take the reins as CEO of her family business, Gebauer Company, where she has served since 2009.

Today, Margaret is inspiring a new generation of women in finance with her support of the endowed chair for the Margaret Rose and Rose Foundation Chair in Business & Finance. The position is currently held by Nela Serrano, Director of the Fellowships for Business & Finance at Hathaway Brown. Through immersive learning opportunities, Upper School students participating in the Fellowship

immerse themselves in experiences both on campus and off campus that empower students to delve into corporate or nonprofit management, entrepreneurship, economics, and finance.

“There is renewed energy and excitement for our Business & Finance fellowships,” Nela shares. “We have doubled our enrollment this year and that doesn’t even include the entrepreneurs not enrolled in classes, attendees of our public financial lunches, and the middle school students. We are the fastest-growing Fellowship at HB, driven by the palpable interest of our students in this field.

Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74 during Alumnae Weekend 2024 where she was awarded the Distinguished Alumnae Award.

At the heart of the Business & Finance Fellowships is the student-run, for profit HathCAFF. The cafe serves coffee drinks, pastries and more and functions as a fully operational business.

“Our students are always looking for new ways of delving deeper in their understanding of business,” Nela continues. “They eagerly inquire about the workings of the New York Stock Exchange and the essence of Wall Street. They yearn for an international excursion to Colombia, to trace the journey of our coffee beans used in the HathCaff from production to our shelves, unraveling the intricacies of our business model. They seek to master social media marketing and data analysis, eager to understand the nuances of employer retirement plans and navigate the transition into their first job.”

Margaret is pleased with the success of the Fellowship. “My hope is to help enable Hathaway Brown girls to be enriched by exposure to business and finance concepts early on in life,” Margaret shares. “Just recently, I heard

Business

presentations by two students in the Fellowship and it showed me again the rewards and lessons in giving back.”

In addition to the Business & Finance Fellowship, Margaret has found many ways to stay connected and give back to Hathaway Brown over the years. She supported the Jewett-Brown Academic Center (Middle School) in 2001 and was a member of HB’s Head’s Council from 2015-2018. “Being part of the Council was a wonderful way to connect and reconnect with other alumnae,” she shares.

This summer, Margaret joined many classmates from the Class of 1974 for their 50th reunion. During the weekend, she was also awarded the Distinguished Alumnae Award. “As I look back over my growing up years, many of which were while at Hathaway Brown, my classmates from 1974 had a most important impact on who I am today,” Margaret shares. “I am filled with gratitude to those classmates. During those years I learned lessons in giving back through these relationships.”

Margaret Giltinan’s support of Hathaway Brown propels students to realizing HB’s vision of an exceptional Fellowship program that champions women’s leadership in the business world. Dr. Bisselle shares, “We are so thankful to Margaret for ensuring the continuity of our programs which will sustain our students’ initiatives for years to come.”

The lessons in business Margaret began learning at just 16 years old continue to resonate with a new generation of leaders who are eager to learn and carry them forward.

Students are also finding ways to expand their entrepreneurial passions through the HB Market Collective which provides sales opportunities for student-led businesses at school events.

Six years ago, with the support of HB’s Chief Financial Officer, students were given decision making responsibilities over a $20,000 endowment for the school, and have exceeded all expectations. The group has made astute investments, increasing the portion of the endowment that they oversee to more than $53,000.

Life Bringing Ideas to

When Dan and Marge Moore first visited Hathaway Brown’s IDEA Lab in 2021, they were impressed. An acronym for Invention, Design, Engineering, Art, it was a place where they saw an opportunity to support hands-on learning in STEM. As with so many things the Moores become passionate about through learning, refining and tinkering, an idea began to take shape and grow. The end result is the newly opened 4,000-squarefoot facility designed to empower students to become the problem solvers, engineers, and thought leaders of tomorrow: the Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace.

The Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace is an inspiring environment where students of all ages are empowered to engage with STEM concepts and foster creativity through

hands-on learning. The space supports cross-divisional learning, allowing students to explore various forms of craftsmanship and engineering. From woodworking with HB’s Pre-K boys and girls to

3D printing and welding with Middle and Upper School students, learning comes to life in tangible ways. The space is also home to Hathaway Brown’s FIRST Robotics Competition team, The Fighting Unicorns. Composed of 45 Upper School students, the team has competed in the World Championship

Dan and Marge Moore celebrate the ribbon cutting during the official opening of the Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace in October.

A robot designed by The Fighting Unicorns, HB’s FIRST Robotics Competition team.

three times in the past ten years, most recently in 2023. This past March, The Fighting Unicorns competed at the Buckeye Regional, where they received the Excellence in Engineering award. This award recognizes the team which best demonstrates a professional approach to the engineering and design process.

At the heart of the Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace is the idea of exploration, where students are encouraged to embrace the process of learning through trial, error, and experimentation. Dan Moore’s early experiences of tinkering with mechanical objects, taking things apart, and figuring out how they worked have shaped his belief in the importance of hands-on learning. This philosophy underpins the Makerspace, where students not only create, but also gain insights into the inner workings of technology and design. “Fabulous teachers and thoughtful coursework are critical parts of STEM and ignite interest, but there’s nothing quite like getting your hands dirty in the workshop to demonstrate the principles learned in the classroom,” Dan shares.

Having spent 4 years teaching science and 17 years as the science lab manager at University School, Marge Moore has a passion for hands-on teaching. Marge emphasizes the importance of early exposure to creative problem-solving and innovation,“It is critical to open the eyes of students early,” she says. “There are so many possibilities for students today to create solutions and invent new ideas.”

Together, the Moores have created a space that demystifies invention and design, opening doors to a wide array of possibilities for students. What has most surprised Leah Ridgeway Jackson ‘99, Director of the IDEA Lab, about the space and the students? Just HOW much the students have leaned into the dirty work, how much they love to be covered in mess, in sawdust, paint and any other material. The breadth of things the students want to try is never

ending, from welding to a sewing trend they see on TikTok. “There is a willingness to embrace the unknown and to try new things and the confidence that each new project brings is evident,” she shares.

One standout moment Jackson recalls is helping a Middle School student overcome her fear of welding, a process that not only resulted in a beautifully crafted piece, but also a newfound confidence in the student. These experiences reinforce the Makerspace’s goal to go beyond just creating objects—it’s about building character, fostering resilience, and gaining confidence to try new things. “The Makerspace is more than a classroom,” explains Dan. “It is an avenue to introduce students to concepts, industries, and career paths they may not have considered before.”

It’s a place where students don’t just learn how to build or create—they learn essential life skills, they gain confidence, and learn about the value of persistence in bringing ideas to life. It’s also about the journey, it’s about the people.

It’s about Learning for Life.

The Marge and Dan Moore Makerspace empowers students across all divisions to tinker, learn and grow.

Marge and Dan Moore with three of their grandchildren, Toby Drake (University School ’28), Adelaide Drake ’30 and Penelope Drake ’26. Their oldest granddaughter, Coral Frontini ’22, is an alumna.

The Future is Bright Blazing Trails from 1950-1979

By Sarah Deeks

As the newest member to the marketing team, I was asked to research the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s for this edition of the magazine. “A good way to immerse yourself in Hathaway Brown” it was positioned to me. I agreed without really giving it much thought.

In between the pages of the Specularia, even from 74 years ago, I felt what I feel now: energy, laughter and a sense of celebrated community at HB. I found myself reading senior write ups in awe of these remarkable women. One described herself as “a vicious goalie of the first hockey team,” another lauded as “a terrific jitterbug enthusiast,” and another “an Academic Honor roll frequenter, noted for quick mathematical mind-an example of alert capability in the guise of delicate femininity.” Set against the backdrop of Jitterbug dances, knitting clubs and a delicate balance of

academic prowess and femininity, the fashion, the pictures and the choice of text serves as a poignant reminder of how far society has come. These glimpses into the past reveal not only the challenges but also the triumphs of those who paved the way for future generations and how they influenced the world beyond their school. I find myself thinking of these women, wondering where they ended up and realizing that even then, they were Trailblazers.

Anne Cutter Coburn’s leadership in the 1950s reflected a powerful commitment to cultivating not only academic excellence but also character and individuality, an approach that was truly ahead of its time. Her belief in the importance of creating “well-rounded girls” while other schools were cutting “outside interests” like arts and theater programs to focus on academics for college applications speaks to the broader vision she held for education—one that was not limited to just intellectual rigor, but also the development of the “whole girl.” In an era when other schools were narrowing their focus to pure academics, Hathaway Brown stood out for valuing a more holistic approach. The willingness to tackle discussions around controversial topics like Communism and to encourage students to participate in sports, like hockey, further demonstrated this forward-thinking philosophy. By embracing these opportunities, the school was preparing young women to navigate a world filled with both intellectual and societal complexities. Sounds familiar as HB’s mission statement today still underscores the importance of “inspiring students to rise boldly to the challenges of their times.”

The retirement of Miss Coburn in 1968 (after thirty years) and the appointment of William “Bucky” Harris as head of Hathaway Brown marked a transformative period for the school, both in terms of leadership and educational priorities. The decision to hire a male head of school at an all-girls institution was indeed a bold move, reflecting

a broader shift towards more progressive thinking and leadership diversity. This change not only challenged traditional norms, but also paved the way for a new era of education that prioritized science and critical thinking, areas often underemphasized in girls’ education at the time. Under Harris’ leadership, the school’s focus was on empowering students to express their ideas and foster critical thinking. This noticeable shift could be seen as an expansion of the opportunities and resources available to students, preparing them to face an evolving world with confidence and competence.

Throughout the decades before Harris’ arrival to HB, nationally, single sex private schools were decreasing in enrollment, a trend that would continue well into the 1980’s. The four private schools in the Cleveland suburbs were finding it hard to compete with strong public schools. In 1971, Hawken School, then still an all boys school, approached both Laurel and Hathaway Brown to merge the three schools. Both girls’ schools turned down the offer. Turning down this offer did not mean the conversation ended, and a few years later, University School proposed merging with either Hathaway Brown or Laurel School on a new campus in Hunting Valley. Once again, this offer was turned down.

By the 1970s, the importance of athletics gained national recognition, enhancing local programs and encouraging partnerships with schools like Laurel, University School, and Hawken. These collaborations expanded academic offerings, enriching students’ educational experiences.

Additionally, the launch of the first outdoor education program for Primary and Middle School students highlighted a commitment to experiential learning, the first of its kind. Trailblazing once again.

It’s fascinating how patterns in history often emerge, revealing both the challenges and triumphs of different generations. The perseverance of teachers and students, both in the past and present at Hathaway Brown, is a testament to the enduring values of resilience and innovation, guided by the steady hand of the visionary leaders at the helm. The competitive nature of college admissions in 1950/1960, the encouragement from faculty, and the spirit of pushing boundaries seem to form the backbone of the school’s culture. They are themes that are as true today as they were 70 years ago. Despite external societal challenges, HB has consistently maintained a commitment to nurturing independent thought and supporting students to excel and redefine expectations.

And in the end, that really is what makes a Trailblazer.

Archery, 1965

Carnival, 1973

Welcome Home and Visits Across the Country!

HB welcomes alumnae home all year long and we love seeing you out on the road as well!

To schedule a visit or a tour, contact the alumnae engagement office at 216.320.8778 or hbsalum@hb.edu.

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Join us in giving back to The Fund for Hathaway Brown and make a powerful statement that you care deeply about the education we provide, the students we nurture, and the mission we live by. Together, we can make possible the moments of curiosity, growth, and sisterhood that our girls will remember for a lifetime!

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Make your gift today by scanning the QR code with your smartphone or tablet camera or visiting www.hb.edu/give.

Questions about your gift? Contact Lauren Gulley, Director of The Fund for Hathaway Brown, at 216.320.8110 or lgulley@hb.edu.

Frances Berglund ‘24 and Carolyn Glasener ‘21 joined the seventh grade class for dinner in Boston following their trip to Cape Cod.

Boston alumnae dinner with HB’s seventh grade class took place on September 19.

Alumnae summer happy hour at Midnight Owl Brewery in Cleveland.

Fran with Jill Stevens Keith ‘74 in St. Louis.

Alumnae joined the eighth grade class for lunch and a tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture during their trip to Washington, DC.

Class News

Blazers across the globe shared exciting updates in this issue. The following details milestones, loving memories, and many cherished moments shared with family, friends, and HB sisters as of August 2024. In the recent Class News submission cycle, the Alumnae Office asked about hobbies, advice, and more. To be included in the next issue, submit your updates by February 7th to your class correspondent or by using our online form at HB.edu/ClassNews.

What is a favorite vacation destination you would recommend to your fellow alums?

• Siesta Key, Florida

• Maine coast

• Boca Grande, Florida

• Tobago

What book are you currently reading and would recommend?

• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

• Absolution by Alice McDermott

• My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

If you had a chance to go back to HB, what class would you want to take?

• International Studies, if it’s offered.

• Any art class

• I would like to be in Bravuras with Laura Webster. She does such an amazing job with her students.

• I’d flunk kindergarten so don’t think anyone would even let me in the back door!

• No preference. NOT MATH!

• Physics. I wish I had learned that elegant science of everything.

• Literature

• English, Biology, Gym (Field Hockey)

Class News

CLASS OF 1938

Class Correspondent Needed

Please contact us if you are interested! 216-320-8775

Shirley Williams Gibson is 103 years young and is living in Willoughby, Ohio. She receives regular visits from her three children, Linda Gibson Paine ’63, Martha Gibson Marsh ’65, and Birkett Gibson; her seven grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren! She is in great spirits and loves to read The New York Times every morning. She speaks fondly of her days at HB and of smuggling a chicken into the school, which then got loose in the halls! She was the Valedictorian of her class and then attended Smith College where she graduated in 1942. Shirley has a wonderful sense of humor and enjoys watching the birds from her window. She is a wonderful grandmother and is loved by all who know her.

CLASS OF 1951

Class Correspondent:

Sally Stevens Miller sallym5650@gmail.com

Eleanor Schwinn Congdon shares the birth of her first great-grandchild, Luna Bormann, on November 10, 2020, and says, “when Luna was born, she became my first great-grandchild. That must make me GREAT!”

CLASS OF 1953

Class Correspondent Needed

Please contact us if you are interested! 216-320-8775

Sandra Ross Herman says, “I went to Vero Beach, Florida, for four months this winter and returned to Greenwich, Connecticut, in May. I’ve discovered I like croquet, which I can play in both places. I spent time in May visiting longtime friends in the lovely city of Charleston, South Carolina, and will spend a week in Vermont in August on Lake Champlain. I am fortunate to have family in New Jersey and Massachusetts.”

CLASS OF 1955

Class Correspondent: Barbara Huge Homeier dhomeoer01@earthlink.net

Roberta Von Willer Taylor shares, “I have three daughters: Elizabeth, Suzanne, and Melanie. They gave me eight grandchildren, Kirk, Johnny and Jenny (twins), Taylor, Catherine, Sarah, Lydia, and Peter. I am proud to announce the birth of my first great grandchildren, James Moore and Charlotte Von Willer Crawford, in August 2023.”

Roberta Von Willer Taylor ’55 announces the birth of her first great-grandchildren, James Moore and Charlotte Von Willer Crawford (August 2023) and shares a picture of Moore and “Lottie” Smiling for the camera!

Barbara Huge Homeier shares, “Life goes on after 69 years. Having lost many classmates, the rest of us are grateful to be here. We thank the Outcalts and the Bernsteins for their magnificent gifts redoing and renovating the old dorm.

Many of us remain at the same addresses as last year. Dave and I are soon going to a senior living place in downtown Webster Groves, Missouri. Lots of chores to get ready and sell a house with 54 years of accumulation.

Stay well Class of ‘55 - we had a great one! The school continues with leadership, dedicated teachers, and very capable students. Remember the HB Book Club!”

CLASS OF 1956

Class Correspondent: Elizabeth Hornung Smith-Holmes esmithho@nycap.rr.com

Kay Dunn Lyman reports that she has finally completed writing up the large survey she has been working on for many years. “In 1979, I did interviews with (Simmons College) alumnae from 19061926, the early graduating classes. I had

Shirley Williams Gibson ’38 with her greatgrandchildren, Gretchen Faus and Cabot Knorr.

a travel grant to go around the country to do this. Then I sent a questionnaire to all the living alums from those classes and got a 40% return rate. In the 1990’s I sent questionnaires to 12 classes between 1930-1980 to continue the work.” Under the working title of A Story of Women’s Work and Family Life in the Twentieth Century: Simmons College Alumnae, 1906-1980, Kay hopes to have the manuscript published soon.

In the last issue, Libby Hornung SmithHolmes invited you all to send photos and reminiscences of friendships among your classmates, maintained over the years. We heard from our own Kate and Allie.

Kate Frum Buttenweiser visited with Allie Edwards Eilers in March 2024 and the pair visited El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden in San Miguel Allende, Mexico. Kate managed to combine her annual reunion with Allie (who lives there year-round) with a visit to her daughter, Janet, who was in a Spanish immersion program for lawyers near Allie’s house in SMA. Kate says “I was glad to be back there for the first time since the COVID pandemic. Allie’s father and my father were law partners, and our families were very close. Without a doubt, she is my oldest friend and that relationship has endured through all of these years and geographic distances.”

CLASS OF 1958

Class Correspondent: Barb Weber Mixon mixon3@aol.com

Barb Weber Mixon writes, “I am amazed that I am still here - in reasonable shape - when so many of our class are not. I see my last grandchild heading off to college and I am grateful to be close to them all.”

Nancy McKinley shares, “All is well in Prescott, Arizona, where I continue to enjoy my retirement years. I am quite involved in Olli, a national organization that offers non-credit 6-week classes on a variety of topics. I continue to travel. Recently, I determined I have been to all of the continents and over 100 countries. In May, I went to Malta, Sicily and Southern Italy (the Puglia region). My family lives close in Phoenix and San Diego, and it is great seeing the great nephews and great nieces. It is hard to believe so many years have passed since high school!”

Mary Curtiss McCrea writes, “I am living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with my sister, Joan Curtiss ’65. I am so lucky to have her in my life! I tend her gardens - the front yard is mostly snapdragons, zinnias, cosmos, and hollyhocks. I think 2024 will be the last year for the gardens because the drought is too severe. We also go bird watching and have

some spectacular birds visit our own feeders! The Roadrunner makes a daily stop here and we have hummingbirds, woodpeckers, finches, and too many doves. I am planning to have a Curtiss family reunion in Kauai at Christmas time.”

Marie Stern Johnson is in Colorado almost full time, saying “the hot springs are an elixir!” Her expanding family includes ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren! Wow!

Last communication from Susie Stewart had her renovating her abode - a major project. She also went to California for one of her grandsons graduations.

Sherry Welch Loofbourrow is still gardening, watercoloring, photographing, writing, and doing much philosophizing. She does an amazing job staying connected with their children and grandchildren.

Kate Frum Buttenweiser ’56 and Allie Edwards Eilers ’56 in San Miguel Allende, Mexico in March 2024.

Barb Weber Mixon ’58 and her daughter, Liz Mixon ’87 enjoying the sunlight.

Class News

CLASS OF 1959

Class Correspondent: Betsy Fallon bjf7beads@aol.com

Emily Kerr Stay writes, “Finley and I celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary in April. We still live on his family farm in Novelty, Ohio. Our son, Allen, aka Swifty the Clown, has taken over managing it. Since retiring from Gilmour Academy in 2007, I’ve learned to quilt and spend a lot of time sewing. I continue practicing my piano skills and play 2 to 3 hours a day. Age creeps up and takes a toll equaling a much slower pace, but like the turtle, we manage to accomplish what is needed.”

Sally Hobson shares, “Archie, my dog, and I are sweltering through a very hot summer here on Long Island! He is a Golden, a breed I fell in love with while at HB. He is the reason I’ve put my science hat back on and have spoken up on inbreeding— a problem for most breeds now and controversial because change is hard. Hope you all have wonderful local libraries, like we do here, and senior group activities. Other news—sadly, David Reid (the son of my sister, Sue Hobson Reid ’59) died suddenly, but he did get to see his first grandchild! He went to US and his sister, Sarah Reid Green ’84, is a third generation HB alum!”

CLASS OF 1960

Class Correspondent: Kate Shockey Lafrance kslafrance24@gmail.com

Margy Burroughs shares, “For years I’ve heard the refrain that once we turn 80, everything starts to go south. Unless you are a fitness freak, which I am not, that adage seems to hold true, from drooping jowls, boobs, and belly, to wrinkled arms

and neck and newly-discovered bald spots on one’s pate. No fun. This writer just tends to avoid looking in the mirror very much. Up here in the wilds of Maine, nobody much cares what we look like. I do my daily walks and exercise routine, not that it does much good, but I’ll do anything to avoid broken bones, etc. My winter was straight out of Hades with some pretty scary heart problems plus pneumothorax plus Covid contracted while in the hospital. But all is fine now as long as I give myself a once-weekly injection. Grandkids are doing great: Willa ended her first year at Bryn Mawr, earning a 3.8 GPA, and worked once again at her summer job at a small maritime museum in Searsport, Maine. Jem completed his freshman year at high school, cruising through with a 4.0 High Honors record even though he hates school! My son, Rob, left his job of 23 years but has signed back on as a contractor so he can earn a living while starting a long haul at University of Maine (mostly via the internet) getting his MSW. By the time he earns that, he’ll be ready to retire! Hope everyone is hale and hearty and happy as a clam!”

Brannon Heath writes, “Two years ago I moved to Tempe, Arizona, to live in a full service continuing care facility on the grounds of ASU. Although I have struggled with the adjustment to living in an apartment, missing my children, friends, and retired horses, I like Mirabella, the ability to take classes at ASU, the music programs both inside and outside Mirabella. I have picked up writing and love my writing classes. The weather is wonderful from October to April and a challenge from May to October. I try to find time to retreat to California. My children are great. Ty is a very successful realtor and contractor in Marin and San Francisco and she finds time to ride and compete in her show jumper. Ben has worked in

real estate projects, as a headhunter, and now a new project with a golf course in Orlando. Neither is married.”

Pam deWindt Burke writes, “This has been a difficult few months since Dan’s death, but my family has been with me all the way and keeping me busy. Dan died on February 24, 2024. My grandson, Tyler, is off to the University of Cincinnati in the technology work/study program. My granddaughter, Kylie (13 years old), is a beautiful competitive dancer doing everything from hip-hop to point ballet. I will be visiting my eldest granddaughter, Eliza, her husband, and Tommy, who is just over a year old. In July, I take my whole family to the beach in Virginia for a week. Dan’s memorial weekend was in the middle of August in Oxford, New York. We hope to have a happy reunion complete with many stories, golf, the church service and a party on the property with many Burke family members. Sending wishes for good health to you all.”

Linda Stevenson Piccininno shares, “All is well with our family. Two engagements of grandchildren. One wedding in the fall and the other next year. Delighted to report we have a great granddaughter - 4 months old. Busy time for our family! ”

Jane Amor Sobczyk says, “I’ve had a busy spring—opening my camper for the summer, attending my grandson, Michael’s, high school graduation, and a family gathering on Memorial Day weekend at my camper. We all had fun even though there were tornado warnings, heavy rains interspersed with some sunshine. Sarah enjoyed her sophomore year at Purdue and is looking forward to junior year and is doing very well.”

Anne Fallon Aubourg shares, “Not much news other than we are very glad to be living at Otterbein Granville as my

husband, Patrick, has Alzheimer’s. He has been wonderful about this disastrous disease which is just getting worse, and we really can’t do a thing about it. He has been in several studies and tested medicine for O.S.U., but nothing helps! Our girls and our friends have been wonderful, but nothing eradicates the disease. Otterbein has taken over Kendal here, and the residents have insisted that this be resident-run and as Quaker as possible in its equality for all. We feel fortunate! All the D Day excitement has been exciting to watch as Arromanches, where the pontoons landed, was where Patrick always spent his summers except during the war. It is also the town to which Patrick’s parents retired, and so I know it well.”

Joyce Listerman Martin writes, “Just back from a week in London for flowers with my church’s flower ministry. I also got to see a friend from Guangzhou, China, orphanage days ‘93-95. She emigrated from Hong Kong to London in 2008. Then, two days of flower classes and one day at the amazing Chelsea Flower show. Then, the last day with friends from Manilla and Beijing. Their daughter was playing in a cricket match. This July, I went up to Connecticut for my grandson’s 8th grade graduation. Afterward, my older grandson graduated from high school in D.C. My 13-year-old grand’s trip to London with me in April was a success. Have a good summer.”

Mary Clark Minor says, “Since last time, many things have changed for me. I had to put my house on the market, which was very hard. Now, I have moved to The Winfield, a beautiful ‘hotel’ where I have three rooms and all the decorations came from my home. While this was very hard, I have many friends here and am quite happy.”

Fran Rison Miller shared that her oldest granddaughter, a rising high school senior, was accepted to a two-week special musical-theater program at Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. She has starred in local and high school musicals for many years. Fran and Bob will gather their children and grandchildren from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico for a week at the Jersey shore this summer. Fran and Bob have two great-grandsons in New Mexico. Fran adds, “I just keep gardening and exercising. I love having four of the grandchildren just four blocks away. Just keeping busy and reading an occasional book. Still queen of the farmers markets.”

Judy Hudson Cudnik and I caught up in a phone call. She and Ken moved into The Winfield in Richmond Heights earlier this year. They are in separate apartments because Judy is in Independent Living while Ken is in Assisted Living. It is working out well for both. Previously, Ken was in a different location from Judy. She enjoys the people she has met there and spends half the day with Ken. Judy has her cat with her which is enjoyable. She is still active in her church.

Diana Coulton Beebe writes, “My news is that I am still living in Lewes, Delaware, and still busy volunteering. I am going to Italy with my daughter and family in July. Should be great.”

The following class news was shared by Molly Bruce Downing this summer. Since that time, the HB Alumnae Office has learned that she passed away on October 17, 2024. Molly shared, “A broken wrist playing tennis on an asphalt court shaped my winter activities on Sanibel. I got into playing bocce, which requires only one hand. Also did lots of walking with Camilla, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy.

Our 60th college reunion in New England launched the summer, preceded by a few days with a college classmate in New York City. We boarded the Amtrak train to Massachusetts, along with a whole bunch of other classmates returning to the campus. It’s so gratifying to get together for three days with 110 other women the same age, to exchange stories about both our college memories, and our current activities, thoughts, feelings, needs, and solutions.

Book clubs, volunteer responsibilities, playing outdoors, and gathering with friends make time fly by year-round. All you out-of-towners, be sure to let us know when you visit CLE in the summer months, so Pam deWindt Burke, my neighbor, and other local classmates and I can catch up with you.”

Kate Shockey Lafrance shares, “John and I went on a Columbia and Snake River cruise in early June. The naturalist/ historian provided by the tour was exceptional and tied our trip together with his expertise and humor. In our seventh year, we continue to enjoy our lifestyle in a retirement community in Asheville, North Carolina, and the golf club where we belong. In August, my daughter, granddaughter (16) and I toured Portugal together.”

Kate Shockey Lafrance ’60 and her husband, John, at Mt. Hood and Columbia River.

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Elizabeth Stewart Fox lost her husband, Tom, on January 3, 2024, after suffering for three years with Alzheimer’s. In March, his lovely memorial service was held at All Souls Church in Washington, DC. Elizabeth gave a detailed, warm eulogy that was beautiful.

Linda Carey Felt welcomed Elizabeth Stewart Fox to her home in late February. Elizabeth had not seen the remarkable renovation Linda and Kyle had made to what had been a kitchen cabinet showroom and workshop. Sarah Breckenridge Knauft joined them for lunch. Linda’s and Kyle’s home is cozy and charming. Sarah and Rick are enjoying their West Hartford, Connecticut, home, bought in 1976. It has been renovated once for their three-child family and recently for them in retirement. They completely changed the landscape of their backyard. Sarah calls it her playground and enjoys spending 2-3 hours a day planting/transplanting and otherwise tending it.”

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Class Correspondent: Caroline Smallwood DeLamatre imadelamatre@yahoo.com Savery Fitz-Gerald Rorimer saveryrorimer@gmail.com

Sarah May had a difficult year with the unexpected death of her beloved sonin-law after Thanksgiving, followed in January by the passing of her wonderful husband, Park Goist. Life is a challenge as she learns to cook for one and tries to declutter, but she is happily supported by a circle of friends from her book groups, her Jazzercise classes, the Cleveland theater community, and the fabulous HB ‘63 lunch bunch!

Caroline Taplin Ruschell still lives in the Lexington, Kentucky, area and is enjoying getting back to a “normal” life after the Covid years. She enjoys meeting friends for lunch, singing in a chorus, participating in a French conversation group, and attending local theater productions. She loved seeing old classmates at our 55th reunion, and hopes to visit again at the 65th!

Pat Roos Frutig shares, “Although I have practiced law in the probate and elder law fields and advised many people about preparing for and dealing with relatives who have need of care using legal documents, I am finding the actual care is harder to do with a spouse. It gets harder the longer the need goes on. I attend to nursing home staff and policies, trying to translate that to my husband’s needs. Possibly many of you have gone through this process with parents or spouses. My hat is off to all of you who have gone through this journey. It is too bad that the legal angles just do not get to the actual care required. Although without the legal docs, it is even harder to make one’s way through the morass.

My children and grandchildren are a relief from the nursing home duties. My work still engages the mind and heart of clients I can assist. The Lady Gang in Cleveland is a supportive group who adds humor, care and thought to our lunches and discussions and movie/theater occasions. Linda Reichert Mann has even been so helpful as to bring in her garden club to make the patio garden in the nursing home facility look loved. We have spent many hours weeding and planting and watering and talking (to the plants and to each other).”

This last year has been a difficult one for Suzanne Nave Fonda, but she sounds positive and amazingly up-beat, even after having knee surgery. Her husband, Rob, recently died on June 10, 2024, and a memorial service was held on June 23rd in Manassas, Virginia. All of her three children and seven grandchildren were there and even her brother, who was a student at University School, came. Her younger brother could not come because he is taking care of his spouse. Her comment was that we need to cherish our family visits as much as possible because in this time of our lives, we may not see them again. Her remaining dog, a 13-yearold Golden Retriever, is her good friend and companion in the home she has lived in for years.

Lynn Fauver Prieto is alive and well after healing and rehabbing from a knee operation last year. Her Michigan granddaughters and her daughter just finished a visit with her in Elyria. She says “hello” to all. The Lady Gang is working to get her to join at lunch soon.

Ann De Lancey reports that she continues to work full time in her private practice. She also teaches and consults in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Washington and her

Linda Carey Felt ’60, Sarah Breckenridge Knauft ’60, and Elizabeth Stewart Fox ’60 at Linda’s during a February 2024

psychoanalytic institute. She is well and feels peaceful much of the time. She deeply values friends, animals, and important places. Ann stated that, as she imagines everyone is, she is worried about the state of the world.

Caroline Smallwood DeLamatre reported that Mother Nature and Father Time have conspired to slow her down. As a result, she visits doctors more often than twenty years ago and trusts them less. Nevertheless, she reported, there is still much fun to be had. This calendar year she has learned 1-stroke painting, Canasta, Mahjong, and rudimentary Pickleball. Sadly, her 11 year-old morkie died earlier this year. Thinking herself unable to live without a dog, she braved the Petfinder system and became the proud owner of a little black dog named Princess Silly Whiskers. Overall, she is happy, but has grave concerns for our county and the world.

Cynthia Rosenthal Boardman continues to live in Palm Beach, Florida. She has a five-year-old grandchild and twin grandchildren who are 13 years old. Cynthia serves on two area boards and plays bridge frequently.

Laurie Beaty Bixler continues to live in Virginia where she does quite a bit of gardening. She stated that she enjoys living in a ‘55 and older’ complex, but she also likes to visit her sister in North Carolina. The game of bridge remains figural in her life. Laurie mentioned that time has brought her a great appreciation for nature. The flora and fauna of her area delight her. A focal point in her current life is her new labradoodle, Mocha, who is a wonderful companion and brings her “great joy”.

Linda Reichert Mann is happily working in her garden this summer and is also

involved in projects with her fellow garden club members. They are planting small trees for the future and helping others make their gardens even better. Linda and her husband, Donald, are loving visits with their young grandson, Asher, who will be two years old this August.

Mary Alderdice Malin, in high school, lived in the dorm because during that year, she became an orphan. Mary says, “HB was a good jumping off place for me.” She jumped into Interlochen Center for the Arts, then to the Eastman School of Music and the Marlboro Festival. In New York City, she founded the Jupiter Symphony and directed it for many years. Later, she founded and directed the Amadeus Chamber Music Ensemble. In 1991, she married a fellow musician, Sully Malin, “the love of my life.” She played piano and harpsichord with all the great classical musicians in all the great music halls. After Sully passed away in 2008, she stepped back from her professional music career.

Mary recently found deep meaning as she danced with the Thunderbird Circle Dancers. She loved the counting, the hopping, and the directional changes. She also learned to braid sweet grass and save sacred seeds. The Indigenous tribe with whom she spent time were welcoming and inclusive. She found it to be a healing experience. Her cousin, Sylvia, encouraged her to work on musical arrangements for older people or for students ‘before they get their chops.’ During the COVID lock down, she arranged music at more moderate tempos and in larger print. Now, in their final editing, Mary hopes to get these, not readily available, scores up online. That, she says, will be her legacy.

Fran Mathay says she has been retired for 10 years and is now living her second

childhood. She plays tennis, swims laps, and walks three to four miles a day. She can when she wants, see friends when she wants to, and read when she wants to without interruption. However, in early May, she slipped and fell, fracturing her left wrist and her right kneecap… something on each side of her body. Now she can’t swim because she is wearing a cast on her wrist, and it won’t be removed until August 1st. She can still read and she reads all the time. I asked if she would recommend a favorite book and her suggestion is, The Women by Kirsten Hannah - it is about a nurse in the jungles of Vietnam in 1967-68.

Savery Rorimer continues to work on her husband’s family farm, which produces pasture raised, organic beef, organic vegetables in season and pure maple syrup. It has been an adventure to sell at farmers markets because we have many good friends. However, our greatest joy is getting to know our grandchildren and to watch them grow.

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Class Correspondent: Marilyn Watts mnsky25@hotmail.com

It was good to hear from everyone who wrote in. Lots of travels all over the world, maybe because we’re retired? Here’s the news:

Jan Tompkins Pittman says, “I’m off to Scotland at the beginning of August with my older son, Gary, to take some of my partner Dave’s ashes across to scatter them where his friends and I think he’d have liked…… We’ll also catch up with a number of friends, and a couple of relatives which will be nice, and do some sight-seeing. We will be away for a month.

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I’m still involved with my art, mainly watercolours and urban sketching. There’ll be plenty of chances for that when we are traveling! My granddaughter Emma (17) is going to Chengdu in China in September, she’s in the Australian Under 18 water polo team. She’s just back from a week’s training in Canberra, and apparently the team is going to Greece on the way to China, for more training. Her dad, my son Stu, and partner Alison, are going to watch her play, which will be an experience! Sixty years coming up in 2026, how did THAT happen? Best wishes to all for a happy Christmas and New Year (yes, I know it’s only July!).”

Lucia Berger West writes, “I guess my main news is I am a grandmother to Kai, age 3 and Marlo, almost a year old. I love seeing them on Facetime. My son was a stay at home dad for about a year…never thought I would discuss potty training with him! The world has changed and I think my son will always cherish his dad time. They just moved to Seattle, Washington, a place I have never been. I look forward to a visit there. I am still living in Harbor Springs and have the questionable role as the person who has lived the longest on Lower Shore Drive…..”

Sarah Carter Artese says, “I’m having a great time with my eight grandkids, who are spread out between Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, and Northern Ohio. Eight year old granddaughter, Belle Carson ’34, will be a third grader at HB and is thriving there. The opportunities there are so impressive now. I do some substitute teaching, and I’m still doing my triathlon adventures. I have been to the UAE and Spain last year, and this August I am going to Australia, but not Perth. Hope all is well with everyone.”

Mary Sloan Forrer writes, “No news worth mentioning - just the same old, same old. Dan has had some health issues, which have made me the principal driver which gets old quickly. Hope I will have something of interest to relate next time you ask for news!”

Pixie Lilley Gentry shares, “Just back from Black Mountain Ranch in McCoy, Colorado. I spent the week with my son and family and oldest granddaughter. I had the time of my life!”

Catherine Holsen says, “This has been a year of lots of travel. In January we drove from Nashville in the snow to Charlottesville, Virginia, to see my stepgrandchildren. We are encouraging the 3-year-old to sing and to play the piano. He is already a budding percussionist. Then, we visited New York where my husband sang in Carnegie Hall with the Nashville Symphony Chorus. In March, we went to Italy specifically to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pompeii, the Vatican, and go wine tasting in Tuscany — all bucket list items. The total solar eclipse in April was our excuse to revisit Mazatlan, Mexico. The path of totality was the longest - over 4 minutes - in that part of Mexico. The conditions for eclipse viewing were optimal at our beautiful brand new beach resort just outside Mazatlan as we sipped champagne and enjoyed the show. In late May/early June I spent time in Girona, Spain, on a singing holiday, and incidentally saw the fascinating Salvador Dali museum in Figueres, Spain. My opinion of Dali completely changed after experiencing the museum. I highly recommend going to see it - but there is also a Dali museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, if you want to stay closer to home. In August 2024, another visit to Charlottesville and then a Seabourn cruise to Iceland and the Orkney Islands. Finally,

at the end of September 2024, we are flying to Easter Island to see an Annular Eclipse of the sun. Easter Island is another bucket list item, and the eclipse seemed like an excellent reason to go to such a remote part of the world. And as if that wasn’t enough excitement for one year, we have done a major kitchen remodel in anticipation of downsizing and have recently put our house on the market. I hope all of you are doing well and considering attending our 60th (how is that possible?!) class reunion in a couple of years.”

Sukie Klie Schroeder says, “This has been a year of travel, family, home improvement, less work and more play! In March 2025 I’ll celebrate my 50th year of real estate sales/consulting! It’s been such a rewarding career thanks to many wise mentors, experienced trainers, clients who became good friends and the patience, understanding and support of my family. We look forward to a monthlong trip to southeast Asia this fall. In the meantime, we’ll garden, golf and bike ride! Cheers to all!”

Ginger Koontz Ratcliffe writes in, “Life is moving forward and I continue to keep busy with all my usual activities. I had a wonderful trip with my sister, Kathi Koontz Lynch ’67, to visit my niece and her family who live in St. Emilion, France. My niece, Kelley, married a Frenchman, whose family owns the Moueix wineries. I learned so much about how wine is produced and loved seeing the beautiful region around Bordeaux. We also spent some time in Pyla (on the ocean) where the family owns a second home. Recently, I had a quick trip to Marin County, California, to see my boys and their families. Both families are entrenched in life with school-age children, ages 10, 7 and 6. They live a mile apart, so it is easy to see everyone when I go out there. Last

February, we traveled down the central coast to see Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Cambria, Solvang and Santa Barbara. I’ve always wanted to visit those areas and can see why they are so popular.”

Marlo Coleman Rees shares, “I am living in Montecito, California, adjacent Santa Barbara. It’s been 2½ years since my husband, Frank Rees, died suddenly from a ruptured undiagnosed aneurysm, shortly after we moved here from Portland, Oregon. I am slowly recovering, making friends, active in the 2024 election effort, and enjoying the warm weather and cultural activities of the community. I’ve ended my filmmaking career and turned my attention to photography and collage. I make 3-4 trips a year to Rancho La Puerta--a fitness ranch in Tecate, Mexico. I am also active in an organization in the San Francisco Bay area, where I travel 4-6 times a year. I have three living siblings, all with compromised health. I am involved daily in the care of my youngest sister, Kitty, who has lost much of her short-term memory. Warm wishes to all.”

Pat Hackenburg Laflin sends in, “Gordon and I are back in Ohio for the summer. We enjoyed our time in Florida and capped it off with a week in Savannah and a wonderful visit with Joanie Beatty Flester and Andy in North Carolina. They have a beautiful home. It was so much fun to catch up. Non-stop laughs! We will be doing a lot of traveling this summer as we purchased a travel trailer. We have already been to Hocking Hills State Park and Mohican. In August, we will leave for two weeks to the upper peninsula of Michigan and then on to the apostle islands in Wisconsin. Summer will go quickly and then we will return to Florida in October.”

Bebe Merrick Wills writes, “We’re having a hot summer here in Virginia. Rick and I had a trip to Europe in June. Stayed four days in Paris which is always lots of fun and then took a river cruise on the Moselle River to the Rhine and down to Zurich. Great trip. Hope everyone’s well and having a good summer.”

Mary-Anne Lee Vetterling said, “I was recently honored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese at their annual conference in Portland, Oregon, for my many years as their official photographer and editor of their Conference Wrap-Up online newsletter. I also gave a presentation to a packed audience of Spanish teachers on the use of films in the classroom that focused on ‘oldies but goodies’ such as El Norte, La historia oficial, and Lengua de las mariposas that are still relevant to today’s world.”

Penelope Youngfeather writes, “It has now been seven years since we moved from the lush western slope of the Oregon Cascade Range to the High Desert of Central Oregon and I am still trying to learn the ways of native plants vs. the invasive. I concentrate on nourishing several gardens for birds and pollinators — plus this year, I am trying specific plants for making pigments for ink and watercolors. On another note, I want to add to book recommendations. I recently discovered and am now devouring the works of classical historian Natalie Haynes. I so appreciate her wise, wry and well-researched deep dives into the women and goddesses of Greek Mythology, the females too often merely mentioned in the midst of masculine deeds (and misdeeds). Haynes richly weaves stories of women through her deep research into classical material. Her exquisite novel, A Thousand Ships, is told from the lives of the women of the Trojan

War. Haynes narrates the audio version of her books — an incredible bonus as she is in fact, a ‘Stand-Up Classical Historian.’ I could wax on but for the sake of brevity… my highest recommendations, especially if you feel any connection to our Latin and Greek classical roots!”

Mary Hudson shares, “Thanks to everyone in the class who mentioned books they have enjoyed. That’ll give me a new list for this winter. We have had a cold and WET spring/summer which has made getting to the cottage somewhat treacherous. Then, the hummingbirds abandoned me in early July so my summer hobby has been curtailed. Other than that, nothing new to report.”

As for me, Marilyn Watts, I did some traveling in the spring. Two California friends suggested we go to Cleveland to see the eclipse, so we did! We first went to Pennsylvania to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s FallingWater house, then up to Niagara Falls, where it snowed! Then to Cleveland, where I gave them the grand tour, before watching the eclipse on April 8th. It was a great experience, and the weather was perfect. Just over a week later, I went to the UK to see my friend over there, and we went to Scotland. Again, great weather and beautiful scenery. I will work at our county fair in a few weeks which is always fun. Thanks to all who sent in their news!”

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Class Correspondent: Louise Dempsey McKean ldmckean@metrocast.net

Anne Kennedy says, “Since last I wrote, I have made a trip around the world. Check that one off the bucket list! I visited a school in Switzerland that made me think of HB. Although co-ed and a boarding

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school, it was very mission-aligned, helping students become the best they can be, in ways that are right for each individual. Last stop was Singapore, my first time there. I’ll be back likely twice by the time this is published, as I seek partners for the fund I manage that invests in women-run innovation. Retire?

Nah. Not yet. This is too much fun! Back home, I had the privilege of supervising prom night for my grand-twins. My main job was to capture photos in their suits. They looked so grown up! How could this be? Surely it was mere months ago that they were newborns in my arms. One is going to Case Western, his first choice for engineering. Score one for Cleveland! Wishing you all a lovely summer and fall. If you find your way to the North Oregon coast, my guest Annex is yours.”

Martha Merrick Shanahan writes, “All is well for me. I still spend most of the year in Deland, Florida. The summers find me at Big Moose Lake in the Adirondacks. Took an amazing trip in February 2024 to visit my daughter, Barbara, and her family who are living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is the principal of the American School of Sao Paulo. My oldest daughter, Merrick, and her family came as well. Carnival in Brazil was amazing! I also visited Iguazu Falls. In April, Polly Eide and Judy Fogg Varty hosted an HB 1967 reunion. So fun to catch up with the two of them as well as with Meg Enos Stites, Judy Quayle Iacuzzi, Sue Files Conley, Tally Batchelor Breitinger, and Deborah Floyd Boiardi. Having tea with Polly’s mom, Tish, was a highlight!

Polly Eide says, “Greetings from Naples!!

Judy Fogg Varty, Meg Enos Stites, and I managed to gather assorted pals from near and far in March, resulting in one hilarious dinner on Friday evening and tea with my mother the next day! Mom is now 98 years old and still thoroughly enjoying every minute with The Girls!

Lots of stories! I had a great visit with my London daughter’s family in May and even saw The Lion King for the first time! FABULOUS!! Next up is a cruise in Alaska over my 75th… can’t wait! Happy birthday to all of us who have 3/4 of a century under our belts!!”

Linda Kent Boothby shares, “My granddaughter is applying to colleges. I sent her the recent article from the HB

Spring 2024 magazine regarding the changing college admissions landscape, and also the report on the many accomplishments of HB students, all showcasing the programs and values of a stellar school community!”

Louise Dempsey McKean writes, “This has been a milestone year for many of us as we turn 75 years old, and it has been fun to see how this daunting number has

Tally Batchelor Breitinger ’67, Meg Enos Stites ’67, Judy Fogg Varty ’67, Polly Eide ’67, Judy Quayle Iacuzzi ’67, Martha Merrick Shanahan ’67, and Sue Files Conley ’67 enjoying their mini HB reunion.

Afternoon tea with Tish, the mother of Polly Eide ’67! Standing L-R: Deborah Floyd Boiardi ’67, Judy Fogg Varty ’67, Meg Enos Stites ’67, Polly Eide ’67, Martha Merrick Shanahan ’67, Sue Files Conley ’67; and seated L-R: Judy Quayle Iacuzzi ’67, Tish Eide, and Tally Bachelor Breitinger ’67.

been celebrated whether close to home with family and friends, on an exotic bucket list trip, or by simplifying and downsizing one’s lifestyle. I am trying to do all three of the above: a family celebration in Quebec at the end of July with my family including my five siblings, a long planned trip to the Champagne Region of France, Belgium and Holland in the fall and we have sold our Lake Winnipesaukee Island property in North Hampshire after 40 years of countless gatherings and happy summers (and lots of lugging everything back and forth by boat which I will not miss). Still planning to divide our time between North Hampshire and Québec, so please let me know if you get to this part of the continent. Best to all!”

Alta Mary Swander shares, “My husband of 44 years died in January. Annie Kennedy was with me through that awful time and continues to wipe my tears and make me smile. I am very grateful and

blessed by her continued friendship. Anne recently came back to boost my morale and to dance with me to some amazing blues. It was exactly what I needed. This is not the life I chose, but it’s the hand I’ve been dealt and I’m trying hard to make the best of it. I hope that this finds you well.”

Gertrud Bosse Ahlrichs writes, “Watching the debate on television on June 27th gave me the final motivation to at least send a message. My private situation hasn’t changed much. My husband’s health situation has fortunately stayed stable, though I have to take care of everything, which also means I cannot travel any more. But, the global situation scares me, anyway! So much threat, so many open ends, so many problems unsolved. However, I have enough reason to enjoy life, nevertheless. The kids and grandchildren are all doing well, and besides my organ playing and piano lessons, I like gardening and cherish the intensive and good times with Hans-Guenther.”

Wendy Perkins says, “Hi fellow 3/4 century-ers. I hope everyone is staying as healthy and happy as possible. Aging does seem to take lots of emotional and physical energy, with more and more friends taking that final journey. We must find our moments of joy and with joy in mind, my year has been one of travel, theatre, visits to Giles and family, skiing, hiking….ya know, same ol’, same ol’. Japan in Fall 2023 was phenomenal! I had two weeks with the kids and then a month wandering on my own. It is a VERY unique culture - safe, clean, ordered, artistic, formal, helpful, and not so cozy. I loved it. Winter 2023, I skied many days and got to be Nell (old lady in the trash can) in Beckett’s Endgame. Summer, New Jersey

shore with family (Giles et al and the ex family) and a fun summer in Aspen enjoying the arts, weather and hiking, getting ready for two months in Italy in Sept/Oct 2024 (Dolomites for a week).

Dana Dangler Heald and I will be looking at having an Alaska adventure in 2025. Keep on keepin’ on for this moment.”

Anne Kennedy ’67 and Alta Mary Swander ’67 enjoying their continued friendship.

Wendy Perkin ’67 playing the Old Lady in the trash can in a production of Beckett’s Endgame.

Wendy Perkin ’67 and her family during their trip to Japan in the fall of 2023.

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Class Correspondent:

Melissa Litton melissalitton@gmail.com

Hi, everyone, if you haven’t shared your news with us in a while, now is the perfect time to reconnect. We’d love to hear what you’ve been up to!

Cathy Eaton writes, “I was so happy to see Melissa Litton, Peggy Allen Fuller, and Marty Lee in June. So much fun to catch up. It was also great to see Ann Worthington for five weeks in Florida where we enjoyed mini meals together, boating, and swimming. Michael and I had great fun with Missy Marshall last August in Camden, Maine. I continue to paint both days and I’m working on oil painting for the most part, but plan to get back to watercolor soon. In August, I will go to Prince Edward Island for a plein air painting retreat, and then travel solo again around New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, which I do every year. This year, I will have my paintings in a few galleries and I’m very much hoping to start selling my paintings. If anybody wants to see them, I post them on my website CathyEatonartstudio.weebly.com.”

Jennifer Coppins shares, “Doug and I are doing well in Burlington, Vermont, taking care part-time of two grandsons, 7 and 5, (it feels like taking care of a dozen at times). Doug will retire for good in December when we are expecting our first granddaughter in Atlanta, Georgia, where our son, Christopher, and daughter-in-law, Juliana, live. We plan to be doing more traveling as a result in the new year. I am in the midst of helping my daughter, Samantha, open a clothing boutique named after my mother, Jane. So we will have a new baby and a new store in the new year! I completed my first year with Bible

Study Fellowship, a weekly Bible study, and met several wonderful women with whom to share the Christian faith. I also plunged back into serving on the Altar Guild at St. Timothy’s in Williston after five years of inactivity because of our move to Vermont and Covid. In April 2023, I had a wonderful week’s vacation at an Orlando timeshare with my brother Cray (and his wife Peggy) who is still kicking - his fans will be glad to know! Life has slowed down, but it is still chugging along thanks to a personal trainer who is determined to keep me healthy even though I complain about the effort! All those after school sports must have had some benefit! Hope you are well too. Love to all my HB sisters!”

Jacquie Russell says, “Once a lawyer always a lawyer. I am on the board of directors of Global Choices, a non-profit whose mission is to protect the Arctic from melting, which is a big contributor to climate change. It involves a lot of travel to the Arctic and internationally to gain support. I am also involved with Wild Earth Guardians, a non-profit devoted to the public lands and wildlife of the West. And have taken steps to do a TEDx talk in Vail.

My skiing has definitely improved after four years of living in Aspen (how could it not?), to the point where I have tentatively approached some X and XX runs and discovered the joys of first track powder runs. The hiking this past summer had been astonishingly beautiful. So many things to do! I have favorite alpine lakes to hike up to and then quickly jump in (very cold!)

My daughter, Summer, is an upcoming senior in Washington State and is becoming a conservationist herself. My two dogs, Saba and Alfie, are not yet conservationists, but I love them to the

moon and beyond.”

Page Talbott, who is Chief Curator of a new show in Philadelphia, shares, “The exhibition Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic, 650 objects from the Atwater Kent Collection of Drexel University, will be on display at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia from July 18th to December 1st. This exhibition has been over two years in the making and features items that tell diverse stories about Philadelphia history. A parallel podcast series has been produced by WHYY with First Person Arts. If you’re in the area, please let me know and we can visit the show together.”

Thanks to Melissa Litton for gathering the news from our classmates! For the Fourth of July, Michael and I stayed home and relaxed. Take care, Cathy Eaton.”

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Class Correspondent: Katherine Albrecht kalbrecht@yahoo.com

Sally Lansdale slansdale@icloud.com

Becky Sylvester

Becky Sylvester ’70 living it up in Tokyo with three generations of Sylvesters.

Melanie Kosich says, “Renata Renner Knowles, Mary Eiben Balbo, and I finally got back to our annual reunions, this time in Wayland, Massachusetts. Covid brought a halt to our gatherings for a few years, but thanks to Zoom, we have been in touch regularly.”

Melanie also shares, “Lucy Loomis and I had a chance to get together right after our respective 50 year college reunions. Lucy went to Yale and I went to Brown. We had a great time modeling our class “swag” gifts , although I had to actually purchase my Brown shirt!”

Catherine Kuss writes, “Much of our travel these days is for races. Danilo did the New York Marathon in November 2023. In June, we went to San Diego for a half marathon. Spent lots of time with Danilo’s siblings. I share this non-news because there is actually a picture that includes me. This features a bowl of cheese we could not resist at the farmers’ market!”

Betsy Keithley

Betsy Keithley ’70 at Rock Creek Canyon in California.

Becky Sylvester ’70 and her best friend gaze at the eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Renata Renner Knowles ’70, Mary Eiben Balbo ’70, and Melanie Kosich ’70 outside of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.

Catherine Kuss ’70 with her husband, Danilo, and his brother, John (right of Catherine).

Melanie Kosich ’70 (Brown) and Lucy Loomis ’70 (Yale) sporting 50th college reunion swag!

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Christy Jones Bittenbender, Connie Norweb Abbey, Betsy Biggar Hellmuth, and Helen Veale Gelbach celebrating their Spring 2024 birthdays together. Happy birthday, Babes!

Sally Lansdale says, “News since last time! Fresh grandchild, Boston Shelly (“Boss Baby”), arrived January 2, 2024. He is my daughter, Leah Shelly’s, fifth child and she is so happy. My son, Seth Lansdale, and his longtime love, Kendra, got married June 12, 2024. My husband’s mother passed away in February 2024 at the age of 91. She had been in memory care for the past four years and was lucky enough to receive excellent hospice care there. The manly Stanley is still missing his daily phone calls to her. He was diagnosed with mixed dementia himself a few months ago, so now my main job is taking care of him. So far it’s pretty easy although it became clear last year I could no longer leave him for more than a few hours. We have settled into a quiet life and it is mostly good. In addition to my daily walks with my little white dog and motivator, Buttercup, I volunteer a couple of times a week escorting at a local women’s clinic and take a weekly Tai Chi class. I have lots of grandchildren

locally so I try to take one of them out for a meal from time to time. Now that most of them are driving I can meet them at the restaurant - I am loving that! I am very hopeful that I can make it back to Cleveland for our 55th reunion next year.”

Ava Peterson shares, “So, having returned to my childhood home on Corning Drive in Bratenahl, Ohio, I’ve taken on the responsibility of holding down the fort. I’m especially proud of my care and feeding of the landscape, filled with exotic specimens like a gorgeous Japanese Plum Yew and a majestic Sky Pencil Holly, not to mention the Geraniums that I winter in my garage and replant in the spring, year after year.”

Christy Jones Bittenbender ’70, Connie Norweb Abbey ’70, Betsy Biggar Hellmuth ’70, and Helen Veale Gelbach ’70 celebrating their Spring 2024 birthdays together.

The daughter of Sally Lansdale ’70, Leah Shelly, with her husband, Justin, and their newborn son, Boston.

Sally Lansdale ’70 shares her motivator, Buttercup, with her favorite toy.

The backyard of Ava Peterson ’70 with Japanese Plum Yew and Sky Pencil Holly.

Sally Lansdale ’70 pictured with family members (from L to R): Dash Lansdale, Jack Lansdale, Evie Lansdale, Seth Lansdale, Sally and Kendra Lansdale.

Lucy Ireland Weller and husband, Chuck Weller, at Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier in June 2024.

Stephanie Paul Wise shares, “My wife, Edie, and I made the journey to Normandy, France, this past spring. Being there, one really can feel the presence of the brave souls who stood for freedom and humanity. It is sacred ground.”

Katherine Albrecht writes in, “Life has been slowing down for Kevin and me since February when we spent the month in Cleveland testing the winter month for a possible move back. The weather was amazingly mild (only one day of actual snowfall!) and we focused on introducing Kevin to many more suburban cities. Our life will imminently become

busily lackluster while we do some major cleanup of our house in San Francisco and renovate it for sale. With three flights of stairs and aging knees in conflict, it’s time to seek a more appropriate homestead. But we have a lot of work ahead of us before that can happen and it will take a good while. In preparation, I was very happy to spend two weeks with my three sisters, Beth Albrecht Downing ’72, Cindy Albrecht Durham ’77, and Sandy Albrecht Wurzburger ’86, at the beginning of May in Davidson, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte, where Sandy lives. It was the first time the four of us had had such quality time together in way too many years, and it was a delightfully heartwarming reunion. Also, Kevin and I had three amazingly relaxing weeks in mid-May and late July in Calistoga, California, house sitting and caring for our favorite canine. Now the work begins!”

Laurie Horsburgh Herman and son, Christian, drove from Cincinnati to

Cleveland to see the Rolling Stones. “We left Cinci at 4pm, the concert was from 9:30 to 11:30 pm in Cleveland at the Browns stadium. We drove back to Cinci after the concert. It was so good! Best rock and roll band of all time. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are still going strong at 80!!”

Lucy Ireland Weller ’70 and Chuck at the Mendenhall Glacier in June 2024.

Stephanie Paul Wise ’70 and her wife, Edie, in Normandy, France in 2024.

Laurie Horsburgh Herman ’70 and son Christian before the Rolling Stones concert in Cleveland at the Browns stadium.

The Albrecht sisters at Lake Norman, North Carolina in May 2024: Katherine Albrecht ’70, Beth Albrecht Downing ’72, Sandy Albrecht Wurzburger ’86, and Cindy Albrecht Durham ’77.

Lynn Harris Ross says, “Betsy Biggar Hellmuth and Ted were driving in early July to attend two different family weddings and extended their journey to spend wonderful time with Phil and I on Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington, which we so loved and appreciated!

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Katherine Thomas Freygang spent four weeks in Brazil in Spring 2024 immersed in Rio Carnival and boat trips along the Amazon River. She says, “my bucket list is to see major river deltas.”

Victoria Grant David shares, “We have had a busy summer with US visitors escaping the torrid US temperatures for Porto, Portuga,l with its ocean breezes and temperatures in the 70’s. We built a vertical garden at the back wall, and we are experimenting with which plants can do well. We went over to Madeira again and visited our son in Oslo.”

Sara Stevenson ’70 at her son Ollie’s wedding to Isabella on June 28, 2024.

Katherine Thomas Freygang ’70, Nick Freygang, and Jean Rosenthal.

Laurie Horsburgh Herman ’70 is still enjoying racing 5ks on the weekends.

Granddaughters of Laurie Horsburgh Herman ’70, Maiya and Maggie, both 8, who are great friends.

Laurie Horsburgh Herman ’70 and Tom at their nephew’s wedding in Ouray, Colorado in June 2024.

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Betsy Biggar Hellmuth ’70 and Lynn Ross Harris ’70 during a recent visit.

Betsy Biggar Hellmuth ’70 and Ted with Lynn Ross Harris ’70 and Phil.

Sara Stevenson ’70 during her trip to India in 2021.

Elizabeth Blossom Meers says, “I am very blessed. As of January 1, 2024, I became Senior Counsel Emerita at Hogan Lovells, essentially retiring from the practice of law, but maintaining a connection to the firm and colleagues. I was grateful to receive life membership in the National Association of College and University Attorneys so that I can maintain my relationship to the wider higher education legal community as well. Although, still living principally in Washington, D.C., I bounce around the U.S. in a constant attempt to keep up with my far-flung children, grandchildren, and other family members. Internationally, I enjoyed a fun trip to Montreal with my daughter, Katie, in December 2023 and a wonderful journey to Japan with college friends in May 2024. I continue to play and watch tennis, do yoga, and relearn French, and I remain a member of the governing boards of several nonprofit organizations -- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, the Catholic University of America, the John Carroll Society, and The William Bingham Foundation. I wish all of the Babes good health and happiness!”

Anne Westcott Bryant writes, “I am still volunteering at the local food bank, taking writing and yoga classes, singing tenor in a community chorus, and engaging with other climate activists on local and regional issues. Craig and I have had some grand adventures in our small travel trailer. Last fall we explored the eastern edge of Vancouver Island. We kayaked with millions of tiny jellyfish and soaked up First Nations art and culture. Recently, we explored the southeastern part of Oregon, high desert country: ranch land, sage and juniper, undeveloped hot springs, wild mustangs, and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The Aurora Borealis came south and put on a show. I am so grateful for all the hard work Craig has put into our garden so that I can grow veggies and herbs in waist-high beds. Bending over no longer works, but I refuse to let chronic spine pain define me.

Babes, can we talk about aging? I can’t hike, ski, dance, or paddle like I used to. We have our aches and pains but nothing life threatening. At 72, my aim is to quit comparing this body and brain with the one I had not so long ago. I appreciate the parts I have that still work. Now that I have

learned to say no, yes feels more wholehearted. I have stopped worrying about the jiggly bits when I put on my swimsuit, especially now that it’s hot enough to swim outside, which feels delicious. Eat the chocolate, buy the shoes, let your creativity out, play outside, pay close attention to whatever beauty you can find in this troubled world.”

Victoria Grant David ’70 with her husband, Florin (right), and their son, Rob (on the left in blue).

Elizabeth Blossom Meers ’70 with college friends, David Rochlin, Ramona Powell, and Elliott Gilberg in front of Mount Fuji.

Anne Westcott Bryant ’70 and husband, Craig, enjoying their garden patio on a hot night in July 2024.

Anne Westcott Bryant ’70 in front of their travel trailer on Vancouver Island looking toward the mainland in September 2023.

Anne Westcott Bryant ’70 and husband, Craig, at Muley Point near Bluff, Utah in April 2022.

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Betsy Biggar Hellmuth shares, “WOW what a tour of the mountains of the Wild West we’ve been on! It started with the timing of both of our youngest brothers’ children scheduling their weddings two weeks apart, one at The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California, and the other two weeks later at the Lodge on the Arapahoe Basin in Keystone Village, Colorado. So, David Biggar and John Hellmuth provided the beginning and end to our July driving tour once we flew out to Los Angeles and finally back home from Denver. Thankfully Ted loves to drive and was able to still work remotely and communicate between time zones. We were happy to visit my brother and his wife in their new house overlooking vineyards and beautiful Napa Valley and meet some of their friends at Silverado for the July 4th holiday. Then, we made it up through the mountain ranges of Oregon and finally Washington, not realizing how large and important Portland and Tacoma and Seattle are.

We had not been to see Lynn Harris Ross in beautiful Sammamish in such a long time and felt so grateful to still have a nice visit with her husband Phil’s mom at 95, who still remembered my family’s home from fifty years ago. She was a good example of wanting to learn how to adapt to still live an active, interesting life, grateful to have a family to teach her how to use today’s technology.

The bonus of heading to Seattle was to be able to also take the Bainbridge Island Ferry over the Puget Sound to stay with my cousin, Megan Karch ’84, and her family on our way to Park City, Utah, to stay with Megan’s brother, another favorite cousin of mine, George Karch. Another beautiful state!

And on we drove to Colorado and the Continental Divide until we found Ted’s

brother’s, John Hellmuth, daughter’s wedding in Keystone Village where we took a chairlift up to 12,000 feet. We joined many others at the Black Forest Lodge at the Arapahoe Basin, and then back down after a very exhilarating good time! We had amazing views and backdrops of sheer faces of rock which the couple had just snowboarded down from the summit only months ago. Then we made the trip home and are so grateful to have experienced so much of The West.”

Mara Unger writes, “In July 2024 as I write this , Adrian and I are celebrating a year of his being cancer free! Last year at this time, he had just completed his treatment for prostate cancer in San Francisco. He and I and our Jazzie-Girl lived out of a hotel room for 2 1/2 months! One fond memory of that time is the cool Bay summer temps that rarely got above 70. Some days in the fog were really cold! Contrast that with this past week of triple digit temperatures and a few power outages. Our generator and the A/C didn’t work together. Not good on a day of 108 degrees! But then I remember that awful

humidity growing up in Cleveland. Ugh! At least in Northern California it’s a bit more bearable. So now we are all learning new words like ‘atmospheric river’ and “heat dome.” Send rain please! Here’s hoping you other Babes are safe from the many extreme weather events. While Adrian recovers, I keep busy with qi gong and my singing in the Sierra Master Chorale. We had an eventful May concert...that didn’t happen! We gave ourselves COVID. How? We created our own ‘super spreader’. Our last rehearsal was with the orchestra two days before our first concert. 1/3 of us got COVID and that meant no concert. We did sing our wonderful concert in June to a full house, minus only 11 singers. A real sense of joy and accomplishment. A word of caution to all - COVID is still with us, so please be careful and stay healthy. In August, I look forward to my trip to Maine to visit Avis Rosendale Miller and her husband, Fred, and their two Goldens. Melanie Kosich and Mary Eiben Balbo are expected to come spend a fun day with us. Our mini class reunion! I send you all good vibes for a healthy, peaceful, and productive rest of the year!”

Betsy Biggar Hellmuth ’70 and husband, Ted, were able to visit with her cousin Megan Karch ’84 and her family on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound.

Jane Rosenthal Horvitz shares, “Not much has changed since the last news. We have another grandchild. Lizzie Horvitz ’06, had a girl, Leighton, in November 2023 who joined her cousin Hudson, age 2. Everyone is on Martha’s Vineyard for July which is great.”

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Class Correspondent:

Cassi Conlin Bauman cassibauman@gmail.com

Cassi Conlin Bauman writes, “The Baumans are doing well at Miller Road Farm. A challenging health scare hit John last summer - eventually diagnosed as a very weird variant of Guillain Barre

Syndrome. Thankfully he’s mostly recovered from it, but it was months of medical tests and doctors scratching their heads. I can’t say enough good things about the Family Med, Infectious Disease and Neurological teams (more than 20 in the end!) from The Ohio State Medical Center. Kids are good - my oldest just turned 40 this week (surely I just turned 40 last week?). Oldest granddaughter is playing varsity soccer and taking all the AP courses she can - she’ll be a junior. Her sister, Kaelyn, loves volleyball. Only grandson, Jack, is heading to eighth grade, but will be at the high school for English and geometry since he already finished Algebra I in seventh grade. Youngest granddaughter will be in second grade, and she loves gymnastics and played softball for the first time this year. I continue to spend most of my time with quilting and church activities. We attended John’s 50th college reunion in April at Hillsdale College - first time back in 50 years and we had a blast. I’m now looking forward to going to my 50th next year - we’re so impressed with all the great things this small liberal arts school is doing to set the world on fire! Their free online courses have intrigued us - John is taking a course on the US Constitution and I’m doing one on Genesis. Suddenly I’m feeling intellectually challenged and it’s really fun!”

Cathy Crane Carl says, “Hello friends! Jim and I continue to be grateful to be living near four of our five grandchildren here in Charlotte, North Carolina, and able to be an active part of their lives. In June, the two of us spent two weeks traveling in Greece, including several days in Athens and the three Greek islands of Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. We were able to visit the Parthenon before it was closed to tourists because of the intense heat. Thankfully, a much welcomed breeze

Mara Unger ’70 on the Tribute Trail in Nevada City California, which is close to her home.

Jazz! Mara Unger ’70 and Adrian’s Labrador and Adrian’s service dog.

Mara Unger ’70 and her husband, Adrian Hyman, with their dog, Jazz.

Betsy Biggar Hellmuth

Jane Rosenthal Horvitz ’70 with grandchildren, Leighton Beckham and Hudson Trentacoste.

Betsy Biggar Hellmuth ‘70 with husband, Ted, and youngest daughter, Kimberly, in a California winery outside of San Luis Obispo celebrating a family wedding.

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made our time on the islands more bearable. A highlight for each of us were the two times our guide arranged for the seven in our tour group to sail to a destination, as well as swim with the fish in the crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea. At the end of our trip, we spent a couple of additional days visiting three of our sons who live in Brooklyn, along with their families. Our now 2.5 year old grandson is becoming more and more verbal and a delight to spend time with. Our son in Nashville is coming to Charlotte in June to celebrate several of our family’s June birthdays, three of which are his, mine, and our daughter’s. Our five kids now range in age from 42 down to 32, and our five grandchildren (also four boys and one girl) range in age from 15 down to 2.5. We thank the Lord for our good health and the wonderful family He has blessed us with. Hope you all are doing well and staying cool during this hot, hot weather we all seem to be having this summer.”

Cindy White Halle says, “To all my classmates: We have had a busy year! Mom ( Polly Bruch White ’46 ), died on December 27, 2023 after a wonderful, full and happy life of nearly 95 years. We had a celebration for her at her house in Waite Hill in June, full of happy music, good reflections and cocktails and canapes, including her favorite dubonnet that was passed on silver trays to all who attended! She would have loved it! Perfect weather and a wonderful send off including Lisa deWindt Kelly and Marty Kelly who were here for a week. The store is thriving and keeps me busy and engaged with good energy. In April, I gave in to a new knee.....what a process! Pain, swelling and lots of ice and PT, but after 11 weeks, I finally went and hit a few golf balls so I am trying to get back to normal. A lot of standing at the

1972 Classmates (front row, from left): Lila Meacham ’72, Judith Brown Bryan ’72, Karen Wicklund Lutz ’72, Dori Jones Yang ’72, Nanci Fox Taylor ’72, Marjo Talbott ’72, Dawn Leah Hassett ’72, Ann Ford ’72, Edna Dawley Strnad ’42, Lyse Strnad ’72, Catharine Stevenson Sturgess ’72, Susie Owen Bookshar ’72, Marie Dempsey Carter ’72, Pam White ’72, and Mary Wayne Fritzsche ’72; (back row): Laurie Cross ’72, Joan Snedecor Alev ’72, Sally Crossman Stratton ’72, Cindy Wachter Happ ’72, and Liza Fraser ’72.

1972 Classmates after an afternoon lunch at HB. (Front row from left): Susie Owen Bookshar ’72, Jan Cobbledick McGibony ’72, Viki Newton Byrnes ’72, Sally Crossman Stratton ’72, Pam White ’72, Mary Munro Shubert ’72, and Dawn Leah Hassett ’72; (back row): Catharine Stevenson Sturgess ’72, Nanci Fox Taylor ’72, Ann Ford ’72, Marie Dempsey Carter ’72, Karen Wicklund Lutz ’72, Lyse Strnad ’72, Liza Fraser ’72, Joan Snedecor Alev ’72, Mary Wayne Fritzsche ’72, and Dori Jones Yang ’72.

store, which probably does not help but no clue how to sell something from a chair! I am looking forward to winter in Fort Lauderdale again which is always the best! I am also gearing up for my sister, Shirley White ’78 , daughter’s wedding at Mom’s in September. Portia and Will include us all in the details and conversation about this event, which seems to occupy all of us 24/7. Fun days ahead!”

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Class Correspondent: Nanci Fox Taylor nftaylor@earthlink.net

A highlight of the year for many of us was our class gathering in Cleveland the first weekend of May to celebrate our 70th birthdays! Joan Snedecor Alev, Susie Owen Bookshar, Judith Brown Bryan, Viki Newton Byrnes, Marie Dempsey Carter, Josie Lowden

Chapman, Laurie Cross, Tish Fabens, Ann Ford, Liza Fraser, Mary Wayne Fritzsche, Jane Hadden Geisse, Luda Anikienko Grossman, Lora Shapiro Guyuron, Cindy Wachter Happ, Dawn Leah Hassett, Karen Wicklund Lutz, Jan Cobbledick McGibony, Lila Meacham, Ellen Rosendale, Mary Munro Shubert, Sally Crossman Stratton, Lyse Strnad, Catharine Stevenson Sturgess, Marjo Talbott, Nanci Fox Taylor, Pam White, and Dori Jones Yang all came from near and far for the festivities – a total of 28 classmates, including five who were unable to be at our 50th reunion two years ago.

Friday evening, we had a lovely dinner at the Shaker Heights Country Club. Thanks to Lyse and her mother, the ever-energetic Edna Dawley Strnad ’42 , for making the arrangements for this special evening together. Saturday morning, we met at HB, where we were greeted by Head of School, Dr. Fran Bisselle, and members of the Advancement and Alumnae Engagement staff. Fran then led us on a school tour, which culminated in the nearly completed renovated Primary School in

the old dorm. Over lunch (box lunches from Heinen’s arranged by Dawn and Jan ) in the Reception Room, we shared memories and mementos, then Josie led a group on a walk over to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Josie later opened her home to us for dinner that evening, complete with the birthday cake from Archie’s Hough Bakeries that Cindy procured. Sunday morning, Jan hosted a delectable farewell brunch at her home in Chagrin Falls, where one last group photo was taken with all of us wearing stylish birthday glasses. All in all, it was an amazing weekend together celebrating ourselves and the friendship and sisterhood we share with our class.

Josie Lowden Chapman ’72, Catharine Stevenson Sturgess ’72, Cindy Wachter Happ ’72, and Marie Dempsey Carter ’72 during the Class of 1972 Friday evening celebration.

Class of 1972 dorm dwellers: Jan Cobbledick McGibony ’72, Luda Anikienko Grossman ’72, and Dori Jones Yang ’72

Karen Wicklund Lutz ’72, Lora Shapiro Guyuron ’72, Pam White ’72, and Ellen Rosendale ’72.

Lora Guyuron Shapiro ‘72, Mary Munro Shubert ‘72, Lyse Strnad ‘72, and Edna Dawley Strnad ‘42.

Jan Cobbledick McGibony ’72, Nanci Fox Taylor ‘72, Dori Jones Yang ‘72, Tish Fabens ‘72, Joan Snedecor Alev ‘72, and Ann Ford ‘72.

The Class of 1972 Sunday brunch celebration (front row from left): Dawn Leah Hassett ’72, Viki Newton Byrnes ’72, Jan Cobbledick McGibony ’72, Cindy Wachter Happ ’72, Lyse Strnad ’72, Edna Dawley Strnad ’42, Tish Fabens ’72, Susie Owen Bookshar ’72, and Catharine Stevenson Sturgess ’72; (back row): Pam White ’72, Dori Jones Yang ’72, Ellen Rosendale ’72, Ann Ford ’72, Sally Crossman Stratton ’72, Nanci Fox Taylor ’72, Luda Anikienko Grossman ’72, and Joan Snedecor Alev ’72.

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Thanks to Josie and Jan for their gracious hospitality, to Fran, Missy Iredell Gebhardt ’96 and the other staff members who helped coordinate logistics, and the committee members –Josie, Jan, Dawn, Lyse, Catharine, and Marjo – for their meticulous planning and organization. And finally, many thanks to the anonymous fan of our class, whose generosity covered all of the costs of the weekend’s events.

Josie Lowden Chapman had a very busy summer with two family weddings in six weeks and the birth of a new grandchild in August. Son, George, married Meghan Shroyer in Cleveland on June 1st, then on July 6th, daughter Meggie and John Carlin tied the knot in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Son, Philip, and his wife, Megan, welcomed their first child at the end of August. Congratulations, Josie!

Missy Kilroy took a wonderful family trip to England and Scotland this summer to celebrate Dolly and Quellie’s 30th birthdays. Missy said the twins requested to go to a Taylor Swift concert. “Not having been a Swifty,” she said, “I have to admit she is an amazing performer! She performed for 3-1/2 hours nonstop in Liverpool, which turned out to be a surprisingly fun and historic town. Another of our interesting stops was at Balmoral. One can only imagine getting there in Queen Victoria’s time. It was amazing on those narrow twisting roads driving on the left side that our car survived, we survived, and our marriage survived!” Missy said the trip was particularly special as it was their first trip with Quellie’s husband, son-in-law Will Halle.

Sara Patterson and Dori Jones Yang , who have been walking together nearly every week since 2020, continue to explore multiple places in the Seattle area, such as the University of Washington Japanese Garden and the tulip fields in Mt. Vernon, where tulips are available for sale.

Josie Lowden Chapman’s ’72 son, George, and new daughter-in-law, Meghan Shroyer Chapman, at their rehearsal dinner in downtown Cleveland.

Josie Lowden Chapman’s ’72 daughter, Meggie, and her new husband, John Carlin.

Missy Kilroy ’72 and her family at Balmoral Castle on a classic rainy Scottish day: Dolly Moorhead, Jay Moorhead, Missy, Quellie Moorhead Halle, and Will Halle.

Sara Patterson ‘72 and Dori Jones Yang ‘72 at tulip fields in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

In March and April, Dori gave four talks aboard two Seabourn cruises off the China coast: one talk about her books, and three about contemporary China. Since then, she has given the same talks at two venues in Seattle. A new challenge! She and Paul traveled to China again in October, visiting sites famous in ancient history.

After her first year of retirement, Marjo Talbott wrote, “I have loved this chapter after leaving the 24/7 job as Head of Maret. This year has been full of travel, time with our growing family (now three grandboys) and beginning a partnership with six other former Heads of Schools (Strategic School Leadership). It has been fun to do project-based work on admissions, school governance and executive coaching.”

John and I, Nanci Fox Taylor , celebrated his 70th birthday in August at Eatons’ Ranch in Wyoming, where we spent our honeymoon 45 years ago. We were fortunate to have our family together in June for both our eldest granddaughter’s high school graduation in Providence, Rhode Island, and a Taylor family

reunion at the 95-year-old family home in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Sadly, just prior to our birthday celebration in May, we learned that HB Lifer, Anne Ward , had passed away in November 2023. Reflecting on Anne’s moving obituary, Josie said, “That’s Anne! I’m so glad that she had such a fulfilled life, but sad that she never came back to HB so we could see her again! I remember her strong spirit and fiery sense of humor.” We were lucky to have known her.

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Class Correspondent: Annie Morris Tait acmt1954@outlook.com

Holly Boyer Scott, Nan Kirk Carroll, and Sue Gottfried Christian in Cleveland May 2024

Many thanks to those of you who responded to my request for news. In addition, or in lieu of news, some of you submitted the titles of books you’d read recently and enjoyed. Thank you to the Class of ’66 for planting the seed.

Laura Johnston Studders writes that she’s enjoying her three grandkids, her weekly golf league, and sailboat crewing on the Detroit River. July 20th marks the 100th Bayview Port Huron

Mackinac Race. “Patriot, my Tartan34 sloop, is entered to race with a crew of six. All 335 boats will follow the original 1925 Bayview course from Lake Huron’s southern tip to Mackinac Island – 235 statute miles. Hoping for decent weather!”

Elena King wrote that in June she attended the first ever White family reunion in Cleveland. Over 100 family members attended. Elena’s great-great grandfather was Thomas H. White founder of White Sewing Machines and later, with his sons, White Motor Company. The Reunion was held at Hawken’s upper campus, the former home of Elena’s great uncle Walter White, and at Halfred Farm/White North Stables, former home of her great uncle Windsor. “Halfred (White North) happens to be down the hill from where Annie Morris lived. We used to ride horses around there all the time and I never really knew of the family connection. So many wonderful memories. The great thing about this Reunion was meeting cousins I had never met and reconnecting with others including Ely White ’74 and Lynn Rogers Vail ’74 ” Elena wrote.

Nita Banerji Spielberg and her husband Josh celebrated their 47th anniversary in late May. Both of them are enjoying retirement and spending time with each other, family, and friends. The whole family recently gathered in Cincinnati for the wedding of Sheila Banerji’s (Class of ’77) son Brian. It was a wonderful occasion. Nita is still teaching yoga in person and online, and fusing Qi Gong and Tai Chi for wellness workshops. Nita’s favorite book of the year has been Cutting for Stone by Abraham Vergase, a semiautobiographical novel of an Indian doctor living in Ethiopia.

Marjo Talbott ‘72 and Marie Dempsey Carter ‘72.

Holly Boyer Scott ’73, Nan Kirk Carroll ’73, and Sue Gottfried Christian ’73 in Cleveland May 2024.

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Sue Gottfried Christian wrote that she returned with husband Tom to Cleveland in May to visit her mother Sally Fenton Gottfried ’46 and was thrilled to be able to reconnect with some HB friends as well – Nannie Kirk Carroll, Holly Boyer Scott, Fiona Brown Reilly, and Lisa DeWindt Kelly ’71 among them. Dallas, Texas, was rocked by storms in late May and early June causing Sue (among others) to lose power for days. She read her books by flashlight.

Libby Siegel Hill wrote that she and husband Tom were performing in a regional summer production of The Music Man. Rehearsals five days a week were keeping them busy. In addition, Libby continues to teach Tai-Chi for Health in the northeastern Ohio area. She is also quite proud of the greens and herbs she is growing on her rooftop deck thanks to a hydroponic lettuce grower. Libby recommended The Guncle by Steven Rowley and Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan as very enjoyable reads.

Holly Boyer Scott forwarded two book recommendations. She had just finished Forgotten on Sunday by Valerie Perrin who also wrote Fresh Water for Flowers and, Night Watch, “a rough but good Civil War tale.”

Candy Spring Clancy shared that her husband Bob is recovering well from the Aortic Dissection he had in the summer of 2023. I (Annie) will tell you this is not a small health event. It was an incredibly scary time for them. Frank and I visited them recently and Bob is a living miracle, in good spirits and still a joy to be around. Candy writes that they are still able to travel and have an active life but learning to pace themselves. Candy continues as the Publisher of “The Valley Friends and Neighbors”

magazine. Again, I (Annie) will tell you she loves it, thrives on it, and it’s hugely successful in the region.

Fiona Brown Reilly writes, “Our big news is the birth of our first grandchild, Cooper Douglas Reilly born in June on the same day as his dad (Brook’s) 35th. We are over the moon and thrilled to bits. I was very happy to see Sue Gottfried Christian and Chris Sheetz Wasson when they were recently in Cleveland. I feel so blessed to have my HB friendships here in town and from afar.” Fiona is currently enjoying reading Amor Towles’ Table for Two and, Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

Betsy Mlakar Nakamura wrote that she is “loving retirement. I substitute teach

a bit to feed my heart and mind and enjoy the extra time to read, dance, hike, and yes, travel. John and I will be going to the Paris Olympics.” When Betsy responded to my email, she was in NYC for a couple of weeks enjoying daughter Megumi’s Broadway debut in the Tony Nominated play, Mary Jane. That’s great news! Congratulations!

Kimberley Carr Harmon wrote, “I am still living in Mill Valley, California, where I get to hike with Pam Polite Fisco, Wren Withers, Nathalie Worthington and Betsy Mlakar Nakamura . I have also reconnected with Elena King over the past few years in both DC and the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m still loving photographing the natural world as it gets me out in the beauty that surrounds me and it gives me the excuse to travel to beautiful untouched places. My most recent trip was to the Faroe Islands in the Norwegian Sea west of Norway and east of Iceland. I’m planning a trip to South Africa and Botswana in the Fall with some girlfriends. This summer, I’m updating my website, kimberley-carrharmon.com , and also starting to focus on marketing and sales. I’ve heard that the Cleveland Clinic is building a few new buildings and maybe they will be interested in some of my work … We’ll see. Take care everyone. Stay healthy and curious.”

Introducing Cooper Douglas Reilly, born in early June 2024, the first grandchild of Fiona Brown Reilly ’73.

Fiona Brown Reilly ’73 (right) with Sue Gottfried Christian ’73 this past summer.

An up close shot captured by Kimberley Carr Harmon ’73.

Laurie Frankel wrote that she and Terry “are in love with living in our northern California sanctuary. Our home looks over a valley whose lights change by the season and hour. It’s almost time for the does to bring their twins around for us to admire. The turkeys are followed by their fuzzy poults and I delight in all the tiny frogs in my greenhouse. I love meeting other plant lovers by giving away plants on the Buy Nothing site. I’ve had several health challenges, but our sanctuary is such a healing and nurturing place. It’s the perfect place to weather those

challenges. Terry is still doing scientific research, now at UC Davis even though he’s supposedly retired!” Laurie thought Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens was excellent!

Laura James Fallon wrote that at the time she and her husband were recovering from COVID and yes, they were vaccinated. “I’ve been spending a lot of time doing a study of King Richard III. Not long ago, I read a book entitled The Princes in the Tower by Philippa Langley. I nearly fell out of my chair when I read a footnote that mentioned a possible distant family line of mine! I actually tried tracking the name through the Richard III Society which I’ve joined. As usual, I ran into a roadblock but I won’t give up.” Laura also wrote of her excitement of the arrival of her fourth granddaughter Ann Catherine (Annie!) born in March 2024. Congratulations Laura!!

Libet Schumacher wrote that she is still working but has “started my retirement plan of converting my single-family home into a 2 Family so I can get enough passive income to retire. I love a good construction project – so much energy, people getting things done, concrete, visible, tangible results. So refreshingly different from the subtle long-term changes in the psychotherapeutic work of therapy.”

Also, by “using my Earned Time accumulated for 2.5 years of “front line/ first responder” working during COVID, in April/May, I went to Portland Oregon for a BIG west coast family reunion (two sisters and three cousins and families).”

Eileen Griffiths Consolo wrote, ”It has been six months since I retired from Lakeland Community College as a Counselor. I really enjoyed my job and found it very rewarding knowing that I was helping so many students.

Since my departure, I have tried to find new outlets to challenge myself and be engaged. Much of my time has been spent playing tennis and trying to stay fit. I have also found more time to read for pleasure. Mark and I have had many trips to see our five grandchildren who all live out of town. Chicago, Charlotte, and Charleston are frequent destinations for us. I am learning to move at a slower pace and being grateful for simple pleasures.”

Nancy Wolf wrote that both her daughters are happy in their respective new jobs: Alex in Denver and Hannah in Cleveland. “Regarding books, I’d like to suggest two from my book club. The American Way is really fun and interesting and has a Cleveland connection (the creators of Superman went to Glenville High School, which is also my father’s alma mater!). The other book I’d recommend is the one my book club is currently reading: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. It was the 2023 Barnes and Noble book of the year and I’m really enjoying it.”

Editor’s Note: Nancy also forwarded me a Washington Post review of T he American Way calling it a “fast-moving American epic.” It follows the lives of several notable Jewish immigrants who fled the Nazis to the USA and built successful lives in their new home.

Betsy Reinartz Cutler wrote that life “is good here in Allentown, PA.” She, Bob, daughter Beth and son-in-law James went to the Circle Z Ranch in Patagonia, Arizona, in April this year and had a wonderful time. They had great weather and enjoyed daily trail rides. “I am still playing lots of Bridge and traveling to tournaments throughout the East. I am heading to a national event in July when all the big players will be playing which

Gorgeous horses photographed by Kimberley Carr Harmon ’73.

The wonder of the foggy forest tops photographed by Kimberley Carr Harmon ’73.

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is nice. I am closing in on Gold Life Master status.”

Heather Spitler Hauser sounds really great to your Editor. She retired last year from 10 years in various roles at Starbucks and OptumRx. She continues to work with the Bracco Italiani and will add a fifth dog in August 2024. She continues to run them in the NAVHDA training and testing program and the AKC hunt tests, field trials, and shows. She can also be found on the back of a horse while judging hunt tests. Her three children are doing well and are all near her in Columbus. Her oldest has a beautiful girl who was born on his birthday in 2023.

Guess that’s it this time around. I love hearing from you guys. Thank you! For a number of us, this is our big 70th year. Birthday wishes to all of you! Thank you too for the book recommendations. Life here in the Southern Hemisphere is good. Frank and I are traveling a lot. I continue to love playing (and now teaching) mahjong. Until next time …

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Class Correspondents:

Emily Hartwell Taylor emmyouknowho@yahoo.com

Linda Alexander-Cowdery linda.alexander28@gmail.com

Recapping the Class of 1974’s 50th Reunion!

The Class of 1974 secured a special cake from Hough Bakery in honor of their 50th reunion.

A group shot of the ladies of 1974 as they enjoy each other during their recent class reunion.

Mary Daniels Joyce ’74 brought her Kindergarten memory book that was made in 1963!

Susan Bricker Vujovich ’74 and Alison Kerester ’74 together at the 50th!

Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74 and Betsy Maloney Kolber ’74.

Jean Hood Ward ’74, Holly Entenman Kennedy ’74, Musette Vincent ’74, and Nancy Neville ’74.

Ely (Wende) White ’74 and Lynn Rogers Vail ’74.

Emily Hartwell Taylor ’74 and Margaret (Maggie) White ’74.

The Class of 1974 as Kindergartners.

The Class of 1974 during their time in Primary School.

HB Lifers Beth Gorman Kiernan ’74, Lynn Rogers Vail ’74, and Deedy Augustus ’74.

Randi Demsey Russell ’74, Emily Hartwell Taylor ’74, and Nancy Neville ’74.

Ginger Brown Van Wagenen ’74, Barb Wick Noel ’74, Katie Conway McGlade ’74, Margaret Rose Giltinan ’74, Martha Fuller ’74, and Nina McDaniel Bolwell ’74 enjoying their 50th reunion weekend.

Nancy Neville ’74, Susan Bricker Vujovich ’74, Barb Wick Noel ’74, Ann Weatherhead ’74, and Mary Marshall ’74 during the Alumnae Weekend Luncheon.

Nancy Neville ’74, Jean Hood Ward ’74, Barb Wick Noel ’74, and Susan Bricker Vujovich ’74 during their 50th reunion weeke

Susan Bricker Vujovich ’74, Emily Hartwell Taylor ’74, Jean Hood Ward ’74, Barb Wick Noel ’74, and Debby Fox Roderer ’74.

Nancy Neville ’74, Jean Hood Ward ’74, Susan Bricker Vujovich ’74, and Barb Wick Noel ’74 soaking up the sun back on the HB campus during Alumnae Weekend.

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Emily Hartwell Taylor says, “Wow … what a fabulous reunion we had!! Many thanks to Margaret Rose Giltinan, Claudia Strong Fulton, Betsy Maloney Kolber, Debbie Fox Roderer , and Jill Stevens Keith , who were on the reunion committee. For those of you who came (32 classmates!!), thank you so much for coming as it was your presence that made it so worthwhile … and for those of you who missed it, well, we missed you!! I will recap the weekend for all of you especially (because we would love to see you next time, which might be sooner rather than later as you will read about at the end!). First off … a big shout out to Nancy Neville who came all the way from London, traveling the farthest of all alumnae from all reunion classes. Your presence was really special … I was not at HB on Friday, so cannot speak of that (hopefully someone else will) but grateful to Claudia who gave a tour of CLE to seven classmates that afternoon. I was sorry to miss it. Friday night was our traditional girls’ night out with a wonderful dinner buffet at Randi Demsey Russell’s gorgeous home in Gates Mills. Truly the perfect place to gather...in her party house surrounded by spectacular patios and landscaping (and the weather was lovely, too). Mary Daniels Joyce and Lynn Rogers Vail co-hosted and attention was paid to all the details like Class of ‘74 napkins (in our class color, purple, of course) and lovely floral arrangements. The food was so delicious and everyone appreciated the Hough cake for dessert. Mary had brought a scrapbook from kindergarten and seeing her pictures of Jill Steven Keith’s birthday party inspired me to call her in St. Louis (she was so disappointed not to be with us). Jill just loved that the phone was passed

around so she could say hello to so many old friends. It was very moving when Randi offered a moment of silence to remember our dear classmates who have passed on, especially Monica Kelly who had planned on coming before she got sick. RIP Carey Byron, Marion McWilliams, Jennie Reisman, Nan Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin Emerson, Gini Struich Hartzmark and Monica Kelly … our class angels.

The alumnae event at HB on Saturday was so special. We had a terrific turnout thanks to Ginger Brown Van Wagenen’s last wise words to us as we were leaving Randi’s about supporting our two honored classmates, Margaret and Kathy Goss , and it was great to see Deedy Augustus, Beth Gorman Kiernan, and Nina Strnad who were not at our Friday dinner. We were surprised to see Nina’s graduation dress on display as it had been originally worn by her mother, Edna Dawley Strnad ’42 , at her graduation in 1942, and also her sister, Lyse Strnad ’72 in 1972. I remembered it well!! It was fun to sit in the chapel again … same seats(!). We had the largest class presence and gave both Margaret and Kathy standing ovations for their outstanding remarks as they were presented with their Distinguished Alumnae Awards. Our class also won the two challenge cups for both the highest percentage of class giving and highest amount raised (largely thanks to Margaret’s generous endowment of The Margaret Rose and Rose Foundation Endowed Chair in Business and Finance!!). Lastly, Dr. Fran Biselle gave an inspiring multimedia update on the state of the school which was so impressive in every regard. Then, we all headed over to the middle school atrium for class photos before a delicious lunch (with champagne!).

Margaret’s generosity knows no bounds as she hosted all four 50th reunion classes from the four schools to a super fun party at the Country Club on Saturday evening after the four-school cocktail party at Hawken. Claudia and I had such a good time helping her plan it and it was a smashing success. A fantastic band, beautiful floral arrangements (thanks to Cindy Treat Hollister ‘70 ), a fabulous array of incredible finger foods and a scrumptious dessert buffet (with Hough petit fours!!). Such a celebration and so fun to reconnect with the other schools. No one could believe it had been 50 years … time flies!!

On Sunday, I hosted a gentle yoga class followed by a vegan brunch at Pop Life, the art of wellness center my son founded. It was the perfect way to wind down a wonderful weekend with a chance to linger over lunch...and enjoy the last of the petit fours from the night before. What an exceptional class we have...so much spirit, so much love!! It was a weekend full of joy.

Thanks to everyone who made it memorable. And if you are wondering about the chance to do it again....Claudia suggested we plan a Class of ‘74 70th birthday celebration in 2026, inspired by Lyse Strnad’s brainstorm for the Class of ‘72’s 70th birthdays (fun to read about in the summer digital issue of Alumnae Magazine). Let’s do it!!”

Emily also shares, “I got a nice letter from Kris Wicklund Bihn who was so sorry to miss our reunion. She was planning on coming and then her mom passed away and the service was that Saturday, May 18th. Happily, Kris is in remission from stomach cancer. She and her husband, Jeff, were in Washington this spring advocating for earlier/routine

screening procedures. They met with senators and representatives and also spoke with the heads of NIH and FDA (very impressive!). Kris now mentors new stomach cancer patients which is so rewarding for her. I also heard from Amy Bassett who was sorry to miss us in May (a big project for her was to begin May 15th) but asked me to ‘say hello to everyone’ for her. Hopefully, we will see both of you next time!!”

Nancy Neville shares, “Going to our 50th reunion was the best decision I have made all year! I was apprehensive about going - I had not been back to HB since graduation. Thanks to the encouragement of our wonderful class reps, I got the courage to return. What I found was the nicest, smartest, most interesting and generous group of people ever! I was so proud of our classmates who were honored at the ceremony at the school and I had a blast at the parties Friday and Saturday evenings. I can hardly wait to see people again and it won’t be 50 more years!”

Linda Alexander-Cowdery writes, “Amidst many life changes, the loss of my dear father in June and the purchase of a modified ‘snowbird’ condo in Vero Beach, my husband, Jamie and I are finally tucked away on an island off the coast of Maine for the month of July. Home is still Hartford, Connecticut, and I still manage to make music...traveling to Puget, France, again in August to play the music of Yuko Uebayashi. Cheers, everyone!”

Holly Entenman Kennedy says, “Our class hit the 50th year milestone reunion (which came as a complete shock that 50 years had passed) and it was incredibly fun. We had a terrific turnout with alumnae attending from all over the U.S. and as far away as London. We were graciously hosted by Randy Dempsey

Russell for a Friday night gathering, and Margaret Rose Giltinan for a very lively four-school party on Saturday. I was sorry to miss yoga with Emily Hartwell Taylor on Sunday morning. It was a treat to reconnect with old friends, share news about our lives and families and rekindle bonds that may have loosened over the decades. Everyone was in great spirits, happy to be back and impressed with all the innovative projects, and fantastic opportunities HB is providing for this new generation of girls. And, of course, we were happy HB served apple crisp at lunch. One of the highlights was participating in the third grade Pen Pal project. It was a delight to have these energetic 9-year-olds lead many of us on a school tour.”

Sue Schreibman writes, “After 50 years, I went to the Friday night party for our reunion and reconnected with so many friends. Some of us just never age, like Em Hartwell Taylor, Lynn Rogers Vail, Kathy Goss, and Maggie White . And when I got back to Vermont, Debbie Fox Roderer and I went to see Claudia Strong Fulton. What a special gift this was, making new old friends, and sharing our stories. Thank you Em!”

Alison Kerester says, “It was great to see everyone at our 50th reunion. I’m only sorry that I didn’t have the chance to catch up with more people. I really enjoyed the school tour with the third graders. It was great to see the school through their eyes. Thank you to all who made the reunion a success. We are having a quiet summer, but will be traveling to Germany for a couple of weeks at the end of September. Everyone, please let me know if you will be in the D.C. area, as I would love to catch up with you.”

Claudia Strong Fulton writes, “Happy 50th Reunion to the Class of ’74 - what a fun time we had! I think 50 years has only improved us and I came away thinking about the many conversations left unfinished… so much to say and to hear and to think about. I hope all came and left feeling that HB is even better today, and Cleveland is, too! Cheers to the reunion committee, great job!”

Lucy Clough Nichols says, “Our 50th reunion was over the top ladies! Aren’t we all still aglow with the experience? I know I am! The number of classmates who turned out was so impressive, and meaningful, especially those who hadn’t made an appearance in many years. I loved seeing you all! And brava to the committee who put it all together! Since the reunion, my

Emily Hartwell Taylor ’74 and Sue Schreibman ’74.

Debbie Fox Roderer ’74, Claudia Strong Fulton ’74, Sue Schreibman ’74 all “continue the conversation“ at lunch in Dorset, Vermont.

daughter, Gracie, has blessed us with our first grandbaby, Zoe Nova, born two weeks early on July 7th. This next phase is as thrilling as expected and it will give me good reason to spend more time on the front range at our ‘city farm’, less than an hour away from them in Boulder, Colorado. Our son, Gardner, raced for his second year in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, beating his record run last year by 30 seconds, setting a new course record for a production electric truck. His employer, Rivian, sponsored him this year, providing winning tech support, a tricked-out truck and more. We were on the mountain, camped out at 10,900’, watching as he flew by us at 120mph! We are so happy for him and his impressive performance. Check him out on Google or Instagram and you’ll see why we are so proud: @rivian, @ gardnernichols, or @pikespeakhillclimb!

We have no immediate travel plans as we thought we would be on ‘baby watch’ this summer! I’m sure travel will get penciled in soon enough - but for now, this is heaven!”

Debbie Fox Roderer writes, “What a wonderful reunion we had! Many thanks to those who hosted events, and I am glad that so many of our classmates made the effort to come. Continuing that effort, I was thrilled to visit with Susan Schreibman and Claudia Strong Fulton at Claudia’s vacation home in Dorset, Vermont, in June. I also had lunch with Anne Wardwell Davis in Brattleboro recently (and I apologize for not having our picture taken!) Anne spends her summers on Cape Cod and her winters in Florida. It was very special getting to see Anne, as our friendship began when we were 4 years old and we hadn’t seen each other in more than 50 years. I look forward to more mini-reunions with classmates in the near future.”

Lucy Clough Nichols ’74 welcomes her first grandchild, Zoe Nova Rindels, born July 7, 2024.

Lucy Clough Nichols ’74’s son, Gardner, after his record setting Pikes Peak Hill Climb race.

Lucy Clough Nichols ’74, with husband Gary, son, Gardner and his wife, Darby, together as Gardner worked the crowd before his race up Pikes Peak.

Susan Schreibman ’74, Debbie Fox Roderer ’74, and Emily Hartwell Taylor ’74 in Woodstock, Vermont in February 2024.

Jean Hood Ward shares, “Everyone who hosted the parties went ‘all out’ to make sure that our reunion experience was extremely positive and memorable. The parties at Randi Demsey Russell’s house, The Country Club, and the luncheon and gathering at HB were all so beautifully planned. I regret that I couldn’t come to the yoga class and luncheon on Sunday (due to a change in air departure imposed by the airline), but understand from Nancy Neville that it too was fabulous! Everyone in Cleveland made sure that classmates from out-oftown felt very much at home. I personally had loads of fun connecting with classmates. It will be extremely difficult to replicate this phenomenal reunion experience in the future!”

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Class Correspondents: Jane Corrado Biggar jcbiggar4@gmail.com Elizabeth Petrequin bpetrequin@yahoo.com

Kate Siegel Olena says, “I’ve been keeping busy in my retirement from teaching. I’m auditioning aggressively at Buffalo, New York, theaters and just

finished my third production of the season. This summer, I’ll be appearing in The Winter’s Tale as Camilla at Shakespeare in Delaware Park. We just completed renovating our kitchen and redecorating the guest rooms. It’s a little like pregnancy - an awful slog, but then you get a nice baby at the end! Come visit; we have beds and a big fridge!”

Nancy Duncan shares, “I am busy packing boxes; my house is on the market and I’m moving to Mexico later this year. Until then, doing a lot of traveling (to make up for the two-year house arrest during COVID). The photo of me was taken this past January (2024) in Benin, West Africa. Some might wonder why I would suddenly resurface after so many years. Valid question - especially since I never really knew any of you to begin with. Is it too late to correct that? Hope not! Perhaps next year, at the 50th reunion?”

Margie Carpenter writes, “Greetings from NYC! After the death of my father last year, I needed a change of scenery, so I moved to New York City for 2024 (maybe longer, who knows?). I continue to work as a financial advisor helping (mostly) women and caregivers get ready for retirement, and I love helping my clients achieve

financial independence. I discontinued my own practice and joined a very forward-thinking and technology-based firm, Farther Finance. If anyone finds themselves in the Big Apple, let me know!”

LuAnn Heinen Brown shares, “The celebration of Ellen Hollister Whelan’s life took place January 13, 2023 at the La Jolla Playhouse, not far from Ellen and Bill’s San Diego home. It was a joyous, yet poignant, memorial that captured the breadth and depth of our beloved classmate’s remarkable journey. Brothers John, Tom and David Hollister each shared humorous and touching anecdotes from Ellen’s early life, illustrating key aspects of her character and personality - things like her toughness, tenacity, grace, humor, curiosity, outward focus and overriding interest in others. Next came Ellen’s college roommate at UC-Davis, who was central to her transition to an accessible university on the west coast. The final two speakers represented Ellen’s life in San Diego and rounded out the inspirational portrait of a woman whose future was never defined by her accident at 19. The urologist who treated her over many years, eventually becoming a client, memorably remarked that as a surgeon, he was used to being ‘captain of the team.’ However, at the first meeting with Ellen to discuss a plan of care, he immediately recognized ‘that I wasn’t the captain of this team.’

Ellen was the first quadriplegic at Stanford Law and succeeded there without meaningful accommodation, became a respected Trusts & Estates attorney and law firm practice leader, served on and chaired major nonprofit boards, built a community of friends and colleagues in San Diego, maintained

Nancy Duncan ’75 in Benin, West Africa in January 2024.

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close ties with Hollister and Whelan extended families, loved the desert and spent good times there with Bill...and never forgot her Cleveland and HB roots. Jane Corrado Biggar, Karen Gottfried Porth, and myself were honored to attend the celebration of Ellen, meet the people who were so meaningful in her life and represent our classmates.”

Beth Petrequin writes, “On December 17, 2023, we gathered in Cleveland to celebrate the life of Carolyn Cooper, beloved mother to Markita CooperBlackwood. Carolyn lived a long and joyous life; we felt privileged to be there to honor her memory and provide support to Markita.

Jill Withers Morgan says, “I had a whirlwind past 18 months! I retired from my role as an HR manager for an environmental cleanup firm after having left behind 25 years in the hotel management field. We still live in the suburbs of Seattle (Issaquah) and welcome visitors for the Seattle tour, as many of you may head this way for Alaskan cruises. We are actually

planning one next year so encourage us to join along. We did make it to Cleveland for the eclipse along with my sister, Wren Withers ’73 ! My husband, Kevin, and I have started a home remodel. I have undergone several orthopedic surgeries related to sprained ankles and knee issues due to field hockey, cross country and skating so we are adding an elevator and updating much of the house including moving the laundry room to the second floor! While we are remodeling, we are living in our small RV at a friend’s house as Kevin works and I plan to go to water aerobics! We just returned from a dream cruise on the Mediterranean, seeing the sights from Spain to Greece. We hope to move back into our house in October. In the past, we have been putting on a crazy haunted house attracting over 600 visitors on Halloween, but now most of our Halloween helpers have moved on so we will see how we morph our tradition. Our two sons are still in Washington, Jesse lives close by and works as a residential carpentry craftsman, and Nate is at WSU getting his PhD in Chemistry. We are both volunteering with Toastmaster officer roles, enjoy camping and planning future travels.”

CLASS OF 1977

Class Correspondent: Liz DeMarco Novak liznovak77@gmail.com

Cindy Albrecht Durham says, “Happy 65th Birthday to those celebrating! I started off 2024 recovering from left hip replacement. I am so grateful to Pam Guggenheim for coming from Columbus to take care of me! In late March, I traveled with a college friend to Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and

Phuket in Thailand, and Angkor Wat, Cambodia. It was a wonderful 17 days and amazing to see some of the ruins, especially at Angkor Wat. In May, my sisters, Katherine Albrecht ‘70, Beth Albrecht Downing ‘72 and I traveled to Davidson (outside Charlotte) to spend time with our sister Sandy Albrecht Wurzburger ‘86 . My son, Ryan, and his wife Lindsey, have moved from Denver to Charlotte where my daughter Amanda and her husband Ryan already live. Each set of kids have already come to visit once. I traveled to Maryland to see my adopted son, Eric, and explore DC a little. I am excited to be heading to Rome, Naples, Monterosso, and Tuscany for a month in late August 2024. I will be meeting friends from New Zealand and look forward to exploring new places in Italy we missed when we went seven years ago. I continue to volunteer with the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network collecting data on dolphin strand feeding as well as HALOS, which supports kinship families. Charleston continues to be voted in the top 10 destinations to visit and I have an extra bedroom - hope to see some of you soon!”

Michele Johnson Rogers ’75, Beth Petrequin ’75, Kate Siegel Olena ’75, Markita Cooper-Blackwood ’75, Cindy Barker ’75, and Jaqui Pinkney-Royster ’76.

The Albrech Sisters enjoying a mini reunion: Beth Albrecht Downing ‘72, Cindy Albrecht Durham ‘77, Katherine Albrecht ‘70 and Sandy Albrecht Wurzburger ‘86.

Susan Holmes-Bercheck wrote “All good here with the Bercheck family. Two grandsons: a 4 year old, David Jr. here in Gates Mills near us, and 1-year-old Franklin in Akron. I am so flipping in

love with these funny little guys! Just had a really fun dinner with Todd Taylor Estes , who came into town for our family reunion. We were joined by Laura Fulton Pinnick, Moira Maras Carr and Molly Perkins . I haven’t laughed that hard in ages! I hope to see everybody at the 50th in a few years – even though, of course, none of us will ever be that old.”

Sally Nungesser Aubrey shared that she “celebrated her 65th birthday early with a sailing trip around the British Virgin Islands over New Years. It was in a 450’ sailboat with only 108 passengers. Lots of fun and great weather. Then, off to Maui for a week again in the sun and watching whales. Then, we drove to the Florida Keys and got to spend spring break with the grandchildren. More sun and lots of fun. In June 2024, we celebrated our 40th anniversary. We had a family get together which was great. We are home for the summer instead of at our family summer home due to John breaking his ankle, which has to heal before he can tackle the hill

down to the camp. Working on travel plans for the fall and winter. Looks like another trip to the Keys in December and maybe again in February 2025, not sure yet. While at home, I’m able to play pickleball which I enjoy.”

Gail Stennies and her husband enjoyed a trip to Switzerland and Germany this past spring. She will return to Germany and then Austria in December to visit Christmas markets. She is enjoying retirement and a flexible schedule.

Kim Smith-Tuthill reports “all is well with the Tuthill family. Will and I will celebrate our 37th anniversary this coming October 10th. Annie turned 30 in May and lives in Newport and works for Aquidneck Community Table as their Farmers Market Manager, and also works for the Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, and has a studio where she creates Art for Ether Design Co. Abby turned 21 on June 15th and decided to switch gears from Parsons School of Design in Paris to University of

Cindy Albrecht Durham ‘77 at the White Palace in Thailand.

Cindy Albrecht Durham ‘77 at Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Ladies of the Class of 1977! Pictured from left to right: Laura Fulton Pinnick ’77, Todd Taylor Estes ’77, Susan Holmes-Bercheck ’77, Molly Perkins ’77, and Moira Maras Carr ’77.

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Amsterdam this coming Fall. We spent a week in Los Angeles to celebrate. Wow, that city has changed since Susan Holmes-Bercheck hosted me for a week-long bachelorette party in 1987! Last March, our family traveled to Kajaani, Finland, which is 7 hours north of Helsinki to participate in the World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships. Annie came in first place in the Women’s Division in course racing and short track slalom and 4th overall in course racing. This was a huge achievement since she had another knee surgery only one year ago! We continue to enjoy winters in New London, North Hampton, and crosscountry skiing almost every day from December through March. Will goes ice and snow sailing on Lake Sunapee when it’s frozen safely. With climate change, our winter season is increasingly shorter. I’m very glad that I’m now 65 and was able to enjoy solid and snowy winters for most of my life. Stay cool, cheers!”

“As I compile this class news, Joe and I are getting ready to pack our bags for a Viking River Cruise on the Rhine to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. In addition to traveling, we are busy playing various sports and spending time with family and friends. This year, I head into my final year on the HB Board. HB’s buildings have been transformed into a historically modern setting and the girls continue to enjoy a strong education rich in tradition. It has been a privilege to be part of the Board and rewarding to remain connected with the school. Our 50th class reunion will be held in May 2027. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend! Until then, enjoy life. Fondly, Elizabeth DeMarco Novak .”

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Class Correspondent: Stephanie Skylar Hench stephanieskylar@gmail.com

Cindy Ames Huffman writes, “2023 was an eventful year for our family! My two older sons, Hunter and Preston, got married here in Cleveland. Hunter married Lexi Getz, also a native Clevelander. Lexi added to our growing family with her 8-year old son, Wills. Wills is a ton of fun and has added a new robust energy to our family. A few weeks later, Preston married Lucy Taft Hoge ’12 , the daughter of Linda Augustus ’79 and Peter Taft. Charlie, my youngest son, recently moved back from Denver where he lived and worked since graduating from Miami University seven years ago. My stepson, Sam, is also living in Cleveland and is delving into real estate much like his dad. I feel so lucky to have all of my family back in Cleveland!! Aside from keeping busy with family and friends, Ned and I are traveling a bit and look forward to the next phase of life as grandparents.”

Lisa Lavine Nagy shares, “Thanks to my education at HB and Madeirawhich gave me the guts to forge ahead in the face of denial or reality from mostly men in medicine, the influential Massachusetts Medical Society has placed me on the Environmental Medicine committee starting in June!

Getting to the cause of our diseases is why I speak about Environmental Medicine and how it can get to the cause of many chronic and debilitating diseases. It is time to acknowledge the syndromes like Gulf War Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and CFS and now long COVID for causing Postural Tachycardia or ‘POTS’ and many neuroendocrine problems as well as sensitivity to

many foods, chemicals and incitants in habitats, air, food and water.

Also, I will appear on Netflix in episode 6 of Afflicted – a seven hour series largely about these patients. I can be reached at www.lisanagy.com”

Lisa Lavine Nagy ’78 with United States Senator Raphael Warnock.

Lisa Lavine Nagy ’78 with United States Representative Jamie Raskin.

Mary Bailey says, “Since my son, Henry Welles, graduated from University of Rochester in May 2023, I have thrown myself back into my creative work with renewed energy and purpose. In the spring of 2024, my sculptures were featured in shows at the George Billis Gallery and the Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, both in Connecticut. In December 2023, my short story “Lost” which was published in the 2023 Connecticut Literary Anthology was nominated by Woodhall Press for a Pushcart Prize. My designer/inventor husband, Toby Welles, is in the process of bringing to market a new medical device which treats ocular cancers and macular degeneration with the start-up company Liberty Vision. But, it’s not all work and no play - we recently celebrated our 40th anniversary with an amazing bicycle trip in Crete. I know I’ve missed many class reunions, but promise to make it to our 50th Reunion in ‘28!”

CLASS OF 1980

Class Correspondent:

Pam Drucker Gross filhound@aol.com

Pam Drucker Gross writes, “It has been a busy spring for me, much traveling including my tennis team that I captain going to Columbus, Georgia, for the State Finals. We lost, but that was because we were, on average, 20 years older than our opponents. More importantly, my only child, Alexander Gross, married his sweetheart, Victoria Gary, in McKinney, Texas, on April 27, 2024. We all had a great time whooping it up Texas style. It was a barn wedding, and we even had Beer Burros helping to serve drinks there. I suggested to more than one attendant that perhaps we could spread the custom to places like New York and Florida, since we have a couple of future weddings in those places.”

Patricia Schallman Glass shares, “On Thanksgiving 2022 my older son, Austin, married his Northwestern University sweetheart, Lily, at the Rainbow Room in New York City. She grew up three blocks away here in Manhattan, but it took the Greek social scene at college for the merger to take place. Austin’s younger brother is Chandler.”

Pam also says, “I hope that some of you used the HB website to contribute more news. If not, don’t be a stranger. I am sure that there are more weddings and births and other great news for me to share!”

Mary Bailey ‘78 and husband, Toby Welles, on a bicycle trip in Crete, Greece.

Alexander Gross, the son of Pam Drucker Gross ’80, married his sweetheart, Victoria Gary, in McKinney, Texas on April 27, 2024.

Austin, the oldest son of Patricia Schallman Glass ’80, married his Northwestern University sweetheart, Lily, at the Rainbow Room in New York in 2022.

Class News

CLASS OF 1982

Class Correspondent: Michelle Rogers michellerogers2@yahoo.com

Bib Hawley Kennedy writes, “David and I are still in Cleveland. We live in Concord Township. I retired a little over a year ago and have been keeping busy with painting classes, volunteering, book club and other pursuits! We also brought home a Great Dane puppy last October! Her name is Koko and she has been keeping us busy! She has been a challenge, so I have also spent countless hours in various puppy and obedience classes. We also have a 13-year-old chihuahua mix and a 4-yearold cat! Koko has made life interesting for her sisters! Thank goodness for Suzy Donahey Dameron, who I texted with frequently when I was going through the most challenging puppy times. Suzy has had multiple Great Danes over the years. Many thanks to Suzy for keeping me sane during the early stages! Koko has started to mellow and will hopefully be the calm docile couch potato we were looking for! We just had a gathering of Hawleys for the Fourth of July. There were four generations present. The oldest is my uncle who is 95 and the youngest is my great nephew who is 6 months old. I had a chance to catch up with Elizabeth Schafer and also saw Heidi Baldwin while seeing fireworks.”

Nancy Fisco Miller writes, “We were fortunate to have all our kids and our 7-month-old grandson in Charlotte for July 4th! They managed to sneak in a surprise 60th for me and Eric. We are still in shock that they pulled it off. I hope to get back to Cleveland a few more times this year to see family and friends. It’s the year of yes!!”

Wendy Crabbe Lingafelter writes, “2024 has been a great year so far. Both of my daughters welcomed babies in May and June, adding to one grandson I have already. I was so beyond excited that Lori Shoos Mullen delivered both of them! What an awesome gift to have a best friend bring new life (again) into my world. She delivered my son, Billy, 26 years ago! Besides that, everything is going well and just humming along. I speak to and often see Kristin Cocking Zacher and Nancy Fisco Miller. Wishing every one of you a great year ahead.”

Bib Hawley Kennedy ’82 with her puppy, Koko.

Nancy Fisco Miller ’82 and her grandson.

Nancy Fisco Miller ’82 and her family celebrating the Fourth of July 2024 in Charlotte, NC.

Wendy Crabbe Lingafelter ’82 and her grandchild, Sebastian.

What an exciting time of life we have forged into! I look forward to hearing from all of you and wish you all health and happiness. Until next time, Michelle Rogers !

CLASS OF 1986

Class Correspondent: Sue Rauschenbach Meek susanmeek@gmx.com

Sue Rauschenbach Meek shares, “Hi HB Sisters. I think of you all often and enjoy reading all your life news and seeing all your photos. Kendall, age 20, and I are living the simple life; we are healthy and happy and spend a lot of time together tending to our home life, especially making meals. We always enjoy our time at Cedar Point; we love the season pass since we can go a few hours at a time in between our work schedules. Hope to see you all soon.”

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Jennifer Dowd has been working on a musical which is now opening off Broadway this summer. The play is called Empire and ran from July 1 - September 22, 2024!!

On August 7, 2024 Missy Vertes Butler hosted a dinner while Sandy Albrecht Wurzburger was in Cleveland for her annual visit. Many members of the class were able to attend including Mimi Datta, Cindy Sikorovsky Moore, Anne Finesilver August, Susan Rauschenbach Meek, Margaret Bookman Juergens , and Alicia Hudson Garr.

Connie Sheetz Searby ’83, Wendy Crabbe Lingafelter ’82 and Michelle Rogers ’82 catching up in Chagrin Falls.

Carol Tomsich Fountain ’83, Michelle Rogers ’82, and Pam Heinen Haag ’83 catching up over the summer.

Sue Rauschenbach Meek ’86 and her daughter, Kendall, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio in May 2024.

The ladies of 1986 at a summertime dinner! Back row: Mimi Datta ’86, Cindy Sikorovsky Moore ’86, Missy Vertes Butler ’86, Anne Finesilver August ’86, and Susan Rauschenbach Meek ’86. Front row: Margaret Bookman Juergens ’86, Sandy Albrecht Wurzburger ’86, and Alicia Hudson Garr ’86.

The playbill for Empire, the off Broadway production that Jennifer Dowd ’83 has been working on which will be played from July 1 - September 22, 2024..

Class News

CLASS OF 1987

Class Correspondent: Sara Whitner sarawhitner@gmail.com

Monica Ramsey Jordan shares, “I am a Grandmother a.k.a. Mimi! My daughter, Krystina, and her husband, Victor, were blessed by the birth of their first daughter, Kyleigh Morgan Collins, who was born on January 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Even with the new addition to our family, I am still a wanderlust and continue to travel the world. As I write this, I have returned to Cleveland to enjoy the summer with my mother. I was visiting Costa Rica; my beloved South Africa; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; and numerous countries on a 21-day West African cruise during the first six months of 2024. I plan to visit five more countries before the year ends. Life is a great adventure and I am blessed to experience it.” Kyleigh is the first grandchild born to a member of the Class of 1987, and was born to Monica’s daughter, Krystina, who was also the first baby born in the Class of 1987!

introduce her first grandchild (and the first grandchild for the Class of 1987), Kyliegh Morgan Collins, born on January 20, 2024. Kyliegh was born to Monica’s daughter, Kristina

Sara Whitner says, “Hi classmates: I hope you are enjoying your summers! My update includes my assuming the presidency of the Penn Nursing Alumni Board in July 2024. In the small world category, the incoming co-chair of

a committee I once chaired is Lisa Peraza Hompfe ’83 ! I look forward to working with her on the board and getting to know her better. Also, I decided to stop commuting to east Seattle weekly for work and get to sleep in my own bed each night. What a difference! Slowly, I am getting my work-life balance in better check. If anyone from HB visits Hood River, Oregon/White Salmon, Washington area, I would love to show you around “the gorge.”

Rawn Woodlief Ugwuoke says, “This summer has been challenging - mold remediation spurring on a house remodeling AND van issues. BUT, God is abundantly faithful. My oldest child is thriving at Johns Hopkins pursuing Applied Mathematics, my middle child is in the 11th grade, my youngest is in 10th grade. My husband, Bernard, and I are still serving with the Jesus Film Project. I am

on the prayer mobilization team covering all staff and their initiatives around the globe in prayer. Bernard works with Africans in the Diaspora equipping them with materials to share Christ with their communities both locally and globally. For my role check out: https://www. jesusfilm.org/pray. For his: https://www. jesusfilm.org/tools/app/. Our household now includes my mother-in-law pending knee/shoulder surgeries after which she intends to get back to Nigeria!”

Monica Ramsey Jordan ’87 is pleased to

Jordan, who was also the first baby born in the Class of 1987!

Rawn Woodlief Ugwuoke ’87 and her family near their house (from left to right): Mama, Rawn, her husband, Bernard, and their children.

Monica Ramsey Jordan ’87 in front of the Central Park of San Jose, Costa Rica with the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose in the background.

Monica Ramsey Jordan ’87’s daughter, Krystina Collins, her husband, Victor, and their newly born daughter, Kyleigh Morgan Collins.

Sara Whitner ’87 at lunch with Penn’s Interim President, Larry Jamison, and Penn Nursing Dean, Toni Villaruel, during alumni weekend in Philadelphia in May 2024.

CLASS OF 1991

Class Correspondent:

Abby Klausner Elmúdesi elmudesi99@yahoo.com

Caitlin Killian had a lot to celebrate this year! She teaches Sociology at Drew University, and her eldest, Gabriel, just graduated from Drew and has begun a Masters in Teaching program. Her younger son, Noah, graduated from high school. He will be attending Skidmore College in the fall along with Anna Klein Boardman’s daughter, Lily. In the fall, she got to see Anna Klein Boardman at a mutual friend’s son’s bar mitzvah. Following the publication of her book, Failing Moms: Social Condemnation and Criminalization of Mothers (Polity 2023), she has been busy giving talks around the country to organizations such as SecularAZ and the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice/Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Defence Project in Austin, Texas.”

Abby Klausner Elmúdesi shared that after decades of decluttering and organizing as a hobby, she finally turned her passion into a profession and formed Organized by Abby, LLC. She works directly with clients to declutter and create personalized organizing systems in homes throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Check out Abby’s website at www.organizedbyabby.com and see how she transforms chaos into calm. On a personal note, she and Michael celebrated their 25-year wedding anniversary in June 2024thanks to Liza Mandel Seaman who, in May 1997, brought Abby to the Chicago house party where she met her future husband and to Tiffany Orlando-Weber who “dressed” Abby for that party! Abby said that “she loved having Mike and his nearly 80 pound puppy, Nova, home for the summer. However, with three large young men and three rambunctious dogs under the same roof, the Elmúdesi house was far more chaotic than calm!”

CLASS OF 1992

Class Correspondent: Anisha Durve anishayogini@gmail.com

Anisha Durve shares, “Living in Miami has been a dream! I have been based here for 1.5 years now and feeling settled at my job at University of Miami as the Director of Acupuncture. Teaching medical students about Integrative Medicine in our new 4-week elective has been a thrill. I also teach daily meditation classes, weekly yoga therapy, and weekly group acupuncture for the experientials. I am thrilled to be teaching our med students about gratitude, resilience, the role of prayer, creating healing spaces, self-care routines, cooking classes on spices, and so much more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share and give back everything that I have learned building my career over the past three decades. Balancing work life with travel to exciting places around the globe is always my goal. In the past year I visited my family in India after many years and traveled to the beautiful Maldives that is paradise on earth. I also visited the

Anna Klein Boardman ’91 and Caitlin Killian ’91 together and looking forward to sending their younger children to the same college.

Abby Klausner Elmúdesi ’91 and her husband, Michael Elmúdesi, at a wedding in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Caitlin Killian ’91 and her sons, Gabriel and Noah, at Gabriel’s graduation from Drew University, where Caitlin also teaches.

Caitlin Killian ’91 at the high school graduation ceremony for her son, Noah Benhaim-Killian, along with older son, Gabriel Benhaim-Killian.

Abby Klausner Elmúdesi ’91 and Michael Elmúdesi, with their sons (l to r): Jack (age 17), Mike (age 21) and Patrick (age 15), celebrating Patrick’s middle school graduation.

idyllic mountains of Switzerland for a hiking trip with a fabulous group, daily yoga, and a private chef that made us heavenly meals. I can’t wait for the next travel adventure to visit one of my best friends in Egypt! I would love to connect with any HB alums that are in the South Florida area- please reach out!”

Gillian Ehrlich is having a great summer with her husband, Michael Parker, watching their 9-year-old son, Tobin, play select baseball around Washington State and sailing on Lake Union, where she has her integrative medicine clinic, Neuroveda Health, which sees complex and chronically ill patients and offers ketamine assisted psychotherapy, Ayurvedic bodywork, an IV lounge, stem cells and other longevity treatments all based on an Ayurvedic framework for health and wellness. Please come see her if you’re in Seattle!”

CLASS OF 1993

Class Correspondent: Erikka Bettis Williams ebettis@yahoo.com

Daria Gasparini, Wynne Rumpeltin, and Jenny Dakin had a fun-filled miniHB reunion. They recently took a trip to Maine. They had a fun time biking and even found a house sporting HB colors.

“I, Erikka Bettis Williams, was proud to represent the Class of 1993 serving as this year’s commencement speaker. Catherine Herrick Levy provided the Alumnae charge. The class of 2024 seemed to really enjoy the speech and I was excited to be a part of such a great day. Laura McCreary Tuttle and her mother, Meredith McDaniel McCreary ‘70, were also in attendance at the graduation. Although I was unable to add a Mary Jane joke to the speech, I did speak with her after serving as the speaker. And she laughed and she laughed, because she knew I had already graduated with the greatest class ever, Class of 1993!”

Anisha Durve ’92 taking in the beauty of nature in Switzerland while hiking in the mountains.

Gillian Ehrlich ’92 and her family.

Wynne Rumpeltin ’93, Jenny Dakin ’93, and Daria Gasparini ’93 enjoying their mini HB reunion in Maine

Catherine Herrick Levy ’93, Erikka Bettis Williams ’93, and Laura McCreary Tuttle ’93 at the 2024 Hathaway Brown School commencement.

Anisha Durve ’92 enjoying her hiking trip in Switzerland with a group of great friends.

CLASS OF 1999

Class Correspondent:

Mary Bridget Gurry Burns marybri1211@gmail.com

Brooke Jacob shares, “I just completed my first year as a drama teacher at a private school in New York City. I am still performing and will be doing a show all summer in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.”

CLASS OF 2000

Class Correspondents:

Katie Redeker Mendolera katie.mendolera@gmail.com

Kate LaMantia Sherwin katelsherwin@gmail.com

Story Rhinehart Cadiz is excited to have won the Robinson Jeffers TOR House Prize for Poetry for her poem “The Day I Met St. Michael Sitting on the Steps of the Cuyahoga County Courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio,” in May 2024.

Emily Osborne writes, “Greetings! Since I last checked in my family has had some big life updates. We recently moved from busy Los Angeles to the quieter, calmer Ojai Valley (about 1.5 hours outside LA). I’m continuing to oversee the documentary division at A24, but will be fully embracing a more ‘hybrid’ work setup. Our two kids (Ozzy, age 6 and Jack, age 4) have dove head first into our new life here: big fields, walks to the farmers market in town, picking lemons and peaches off our trees. A very different lifestyle - which we have always been searching for. If anyone finds themselves visiting this magical place, please hit us up!”

Roseanne Wincek shares that she and husband, David, welcomed their daughter, Margaux (who they call Max), on August 11, 2023. Max has been an extrovert from day one and loves to meet new people.

CLASS OF 2002

Class Correspondent: Jessica Van Wagenen jvanwagenen@gmail.com

Jessica Van Wagenen was married to Ted Tywang on June 29, 2024 in Findley Lake, New York.

Jessica Van Wagenen ’02 on her wedding day with new husband, Ted Tywang.

Roseanne Wincek ’00, her husband, David Moretti, and their daughter, Max, in Montalcino in June 2024.

Erica Freed Marker ’99, Alyson Grossman Zeitz ’99, and Brooke Jacob ’99.

Class News

CLASS OF 2003

Class Correspondent: Jamie Stein Atlas jatlas@hb.edu

Elizabeth Floyd Tuthill married Andrew Tuthill on October 14, 2023.

CLASS OF 2004

Class Correspondent: Victoria Myhal Ham victoria.myhal@gmail.com

Molly Floyd was married to Paul Weisinger on July 20, 2024 in Hunting Valley, Ohio.

CLASS OF 2005

Class Correspondent: Hadley Pennington Keefe hadleypennington@gmail.com

Sarah Ferguson Kijinksi, Hadley Pennington Keefe, Vanessa Vacante Healy, and Sarah Shemory Zimmer enjoying a visit with Hadley, who was visiting from Boston, out for dinner in Chagrin Falls.

CLASS OF 2008

Class Correspondent: Kelsey O’Hearn kelseyohearn@gmail.com

Stephanie Andrica Ciccone shared, “the family welcomed a baby boy named Matthew Rand Ciccone in November 2024 and are calling him ‘Rand’. Big sister Scout (now two years old) loves her baby brother! Shortly after Rand was born, my husband accepted a new job that sent us back to the east coast and we are happily settling in on the upper east side in New York City. We love being back in Manhattan after six years in Dallas, Texas!”

Sarah Ferguson Kijinksi ’05, Hadley Pennington Keefe ’05, Vanessa Vacante Healy ’05, and Sarah Shemory Zimmer ’05 enjoying dinner in Chagrin Falls.

Stephanie Andrica Ciccone ’08 shares a photo of newly born son, Rand, who was welcomed on November 19, 2023, along with big sister, Scout, who is now 2 years old.

Elizabeth Floyd Tuthill ’03 married Andrew Tuthill on October 14, 2023 and, of course, had to feature the HB flag!

Molly Floyd ’04 celebrating her nuptials to Paul Weisinger on July 20, 2024.

Laney Kuenzel Zamore and her husband welcomed a baby girl in June. Her two sons (ages 5 and 3) are doing great as big brothers. They all still live in the suburbs of Boston. After Laney’s maternity leave, she’ll return to her job as a software engineer at Meta.

Morgan Dorsey Reece married Schuyler Reese on December 29, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Alison Oreh Mast and husband, Kevin, are enjoying life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they live with son, Billy (3.5), and daughters Emmy (2.5), and Libby (1). All are excited to welcome a baby boy, (the final addition!), to the family in October. The whole clan enjoyed a recent vacation over July 4th weekend to visit Alison’s mother, Kim Moses ’77, and family in Cleveland.

Kathryn Bashour Thompson shares, “I had a baby girl! My husband, Chase, and I welcomed Hannah Bashour Thompson on October 7, 2023.”

October 7, 2023.

Lily Roberts and her husband, David Bevevino, welcomed their son, Owen Roberts-Bevevino on August 21, 2024.

CLASS OF 2009

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Julie Golinski Grissom has quite a few exciting things to share! She was married to Nicholas Grissom on July 16, 2022 and the two welcomed a beautiful daughter, Amelia Anne Grissom, in September 2023.

Alison Oreh Mast ’08 with husband Kevin, son Billy (3.5) and daughters Emmy (2.5) and Libby (1).

Kim Moses ’77, the mother of Alison Oreh Mast ’08, with granddaughter, Libby (1).

Kathryn Bashour Thompson ’08 and her husband, Chase, welcomed Hannah Bashour Thompson on

Lily Roberts ’08, and her husband, David Bevevino, welcomed a son, Owen Roberts-Bevevino, born on August 21, 2024.

A Class of 2008 ‘mini reunion’ featuring: Kathryn Bashour Thompson ’08 and her daughter, Hannah; Molly Oas Hobby ’08 and her daughter, Lucy; and, Stephanie Andrica Ciccone ’08 with her daughter, Scout, and son, Rand!

Morgan Dorsey Reece ’08 on her wedding dayDecember 29, 2023 - with her husband, Schuyler Reece, and their extremely photogenic pup!

CLASS OF 2010

Class Correspondent:

Jacqueline Nahra jmn65@georgetown.edu

Stephanie Lasch recently had a wonder f ul lunch with former Prime staff member, Carole Lechleitner, in Norfolk, Virginia. Stephanie, her two little boys, and her mother, Deb, had a great visit with Carole and catching up. Carole loved to hear that Stephanie is now in the Navy Reserves and working for a flight simulator company.

CLASS OF 2011

Class Correspondent: Miriam Rossi miriamrossi05@yahoo.com

MaryBeth Musser Kunze shares, “My husband, Craig, and I welcomed our second child, a boy, Thomas Robert, on July 18th. He joins his big sister, Charlotte (17 months). We are still in Dallas and I’m working as an event planner at the law firm Frost Brown Todd.”

MaryBeth Musser Kunze ’11 recently welcomed her second child, a son, named Thomas Robert

Catherine Carulas married Will Caplan on August 12, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio and helping her celebrate were fellow alumnae Lizzie Hartland Denk, Shelby Wolstein, Alycia Martens, Katie Miller, Riley McMath, and her maid of honor, Caroline Carulas ’15. Catherine received her B.A. from Johns Hopkins and a joint JD/MA in Security Studies from Georgetown University. She currently practices law with the firm of Covington & Burling in New York City.

Stephanie Lasch ’10 and former Prime staff member, Carole Lechleitner, had a lovely lunch catching up with one another in Norfolk, Virginia.

From left to right: Shayla Gordon ’10, Kate Koch ’10, Margaret Toohey ’10, and Jackie Nahra ’10 celebrating Kate’s MIT PhD thesis defense.

Sallie Peter Musser ’78 with Thomas - her first grandson and fourth grandchild! Thomas is the son of Sallie’s daughter, MaryBeth Musser Kunze ’11.

MaryBeth Musser Kunze ’11 with husband, Craig, their newly born son, Thomas Robert, who was born on July 18, 2024, with big sister, Charlotte!

Catherine Carulas ’11 married Will Caplan on August 12, 2023 in Cleveland with help from Lizzie Hartland ’11, Shelby Wolstein ’11, Alycia Martens ’11, Katie Miller ’11, Riley McMath ’11, and Caroline Carulas ’15.

Carulas ’11 married Will Caplan on August 12, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

CLASS OF 2012

Class Correspondent: Rachel Leizman rachel.liezman@gmail.com

Lauren Dietzel Garnham married Chase Garnham on May 11, 2024 in Fairhope, Alabama. In attendance were fellow HB Alumnae Courtney Matsen, Dianna Lu, and former HB staff Ronald and

Shelby Ackroyd. Check out Lauren’s Etsy store (www.etsy.com/shop/ ShirleyGertrudeShop) for her handmade clothes and jewelry, as well as lots of vintage items that she loves collecting.

and

Abigail Taft Stoller shares, “My husband, Jake, and I welcomed our second baby boy, Benji, to the crew. Big brother, Willy, loves him. We are living in Shaker and so excited to have Willy starting in the Twos Program at HB this fall.”

Taft Stoller ’12 and her

CLASS OF 2013

Class Correspondent: Colleen Lavelle Govantes clavelle178@gmail.com

Caitlyn Frohring Olsen married Keith Olsen on August 19th, 2023 in New Jersey! She currently lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Caitlyn Frohring Olsen ’13 on her wedding day, August 19, 2023, to Keith Olsen.

McKenzie Retino Lynch shares, “my husband and I are currently living in central Florida where we both continue to work in the medical field. We welcomed

Catherine

Lauren Dietzel Garnham ’12 at her wedding on May 11, 2024 to Chase Garnham.

Dianna Lu ’12, Lauren Dietzel Garnham ’12,

Courtney Matsen ’12 showing some HB alumnae power at Lauren’s wedding in May 2024.

Abigail

husband, Jake, with newly born Benji, and proud big brother, Willy.

our first child, Easton, in September of 2023 and are expecting another this upcoming January 2025!”

CLASS OF 2014

Class Correspondents: Michelle Bederman mbederman14@gmail.com

Sara Cristal sarapcristal@gmail.com

Maggie Lowenthal, Liza Daroff, Michelle Bederman, Logan Paul, and Emma Weyn gathered in Chicago the weekend of their HB 10 year reunion!

Logan Paul recently got a new puppy! She and Sully, a Sheepadoodle, moved to Chicago last Spring and he has been loving being a new local celebrity on his walks!

Sara Cristal

on August 3, 2024.

Sara Cristal Goetzmann ’14 and her new husband, Mark Goetzmann, on their wedding day, August 3, 2024.

Sara Cristal Goetzmann ’14 on her wedding day this past August.

Kenzie Retino Lynch ’13 with husband, Danny, baby Easton, and Stella.

Kenzie Retino Lynch ’13 with baby Easton.

Goetzmann married Mark Goetzmann

Maggie Lowenthal ’14, Liza Daroff ’14, Michelle Bederman ’14, Logan Paul ’14, and Emma Weyn ’14 in Chicago celebrating their 10th reunion.

Logan Paul ’14 recently got a new puppy! Sully, a Sheepadoodle.

CLASS OF 2015

Class Correspondents: Sarah Gonzalez 1996sarahe@gmail.com

Catherine Mullen catherinem9497@gmail.com

Caroline Carulas received her BS from Bucknell University and is living in New York City, where she works as a Senior Client Success Manager of Global Accounts for Preqin, an investment data company. Recently, HB alums gathered in New York City with Skylar Luke, Sami Goldberg, Olivia Morley, Teresa Iemma, Alyzah Quereshy, Malina Papanikolaou, Allie Hunger, Jordan Selman, and Sarah Gonzalez.

CLASS OF 2016

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Elisabeth Crotty has been selected as a 2024 Design and Technology Fellow of Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Thinking ahead to the upcoming fellowship trip, Elisabeth says, “I was drawn to the FASPE program because I would love to be surrounded by others in design and technology who share a passion for understanding how the products we’re creating, and the way in which we create them, may impact our users and non-users alike. I want to be a part of this program to have a dedicated space to focus on ethical issues and develop strategies to initiate and approach these conversations across disciplines. I think this program will better prepare me to be a leader in this industry that is constantly changing and doesn’t always create space to reflect.” Elisabeth joins a diverse group of 84 FASPE fellows across six programs.

Elisabeth Crotty ’16, who was recently selected as a 2024 Design and Technology Fellow of Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE).

Isabel Catanzaro McGrath shares that she married James McGrath in Boston, Massachusetts on June 1, 2024 and was joined by many of her friends from the HB Class of 2016!

CLASS OF 2017

Class Correspondents: Christine Coyne christinecoyne2@gmail.com

Taylor Herrick taylorwherrick@gmail.com

Anna von Bethmann-Hollweg hollweganna@gmail.com

Maggie Gehrlein shares, “I backpacked 50 miles in about 48 hours on the Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls trails in Iceland. We took an offroad bus to base

her 2016 HB classmates.

camp in Landmannalaugar, then began our trek across glaciers, over geothermal areas, through volcanic deserts, fording rivers, passing the youngest mountain in the world, and summiting 3,000+ foot mountains until finishing at the 197 foot tall waterfall Skogafoss.”

Maggie Gehrlein ’17 on the Fimmvörðuhs trail at 11pm at night.

HB alumnae take New York! Skylar Luke ’15, Sami Goldberg ’15, Olivia Morley ’15, Teresa Iemma ’15, Alyzah Quereshy ’15, Malina Papinikolaou ’15, Allie Hunger ’15, Jordan Selman ’15 and Sarah Gonzalez ’15.

Isabel Catanzaro McGrath ’16 had her wedding on June 1, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by some of

Class News

CLASS OF 2018

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Coco Liu shares, “I am a second year PhD student in Organizational Behavior at the University of Utah! I study gender inequality in the workplace and how cultural values influence people’s decision-making processes. I ski and hike a lot here in Utah!”

Joyce Li is proud of the recent publication of the SREP related paper, Erosion Results of the MISSE 8 Polymers Experiment After 2 Years of Space Exposure on the International Space Station, a research collaboration with NASA.

Matilda Madfis shares, “After shooting weddings in Miami and abroad for the past five years, I’ve launched my own photography studio: Matilda Madfis Photography. Taking weddings in 2025 and 2026. My website is matildamadfis.com.”

CLASS OF 2021

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Eloise Hartford and Maddie Grooff ’22 were able to meet with former HB Prime staff member, Carole Lechleitner, for lunch in Williamsburg, Virginia, where Eloise and Maddie are current students at the College of William and Mary (where Carole is a proud alum). Eloise is majoring in International Relations, French, and Francophone Studies and Maddie is majoring in Computer Science.

Matilda Madfis ’18 shares portfolio images from her newly formed photography studio, Matilda Madfis Photography.

The website for the new photography studio opened by Matilda Madfis ’18.

Eloise Hartford ’21 and Maddie Grooff ’22 had a wonderful reunion with former Prime faculty member, Carole Lechleitner, for lunch in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Blazer Babies

Congratulations to the following alumnae.

2000 Roseanne Wincek Margaux (Max) 08/11/2023

2008 Kate Shaughnessy Biggar John (JB) 08/25/2024

2008 Stephanie Andrica Ciccone Matthew (Rand) 11/19/2023

2008 Lily Roberts Owen 8/21/2024

2008 Abigail Taft Stoller Bennett (Benji) 02/24/2024

2008 Kathryn Bashour Thompson Hannah 10/07/2023

2009 Merrill Bachouros Henry 06/2024

2009 Julie Golinski Grissom Amelia Anne 09/2023

2011 Sophie Farah Ems Lainey 11/16/2023

2011 MaryBeth Musser Kunze Thomas Robert 07/18/2024

2012 Khouloude Abboud Rimal Aida 01/30/2024

2013 McKenzie Retino Lynch Easton 09/2023

Blazer Brides

Best wishes to the following alumnae.

2002 Jessica Van Wagenen Ted Tywang 06/29/2024

2003 Elizabeth Floyd Tuthill Andrew Tuthill 10/14/2023

2004 Molly Floyd Paul Weisinger 07/20/2024

2008 Morgan Dorsey Reece Schuyler Reece 12/29/2023

2009 Julie Golinski Grissom Nicholas Grissom 07/16/2022

2010 Elizabeth Eisele Short Andrew Short 07/15/2023

2011 Sophie Farah Ems Raleigh Ems 08/13/2022

2011 Imani Tibbs Boone Derek Boone 05/26/2024

2011 Catherine Carulas Will aplan 08/12/2023

2012 Khouloude Abboud Harrison Quast 01/28/2023

2012 Lauren Dietzel Garnham Chase Garnham 05/11/2024

2013 Caitlyn Frohring Olsen Keith Olsen 08/19/2023

2014 Sara Cristal Goetzmann Mark Goetzmann 08/03/2024

2014 Hadley Selman Hatteberg Adam Hatteberg 10/28/2023

2016 Isabel Catanzaro McGrath James McGrath 06/01/2024

Blazer Careers

HB celebrates the following career changes and accomplishments.

1975 Margie Carpenter SVP, Wealth Advisor at Farther Finance

1987 Sara Whitner President, Penn Nursing Alumni Board

1991 Abby Klausner Elmúdesi Founder and Owner, Organized by Abby, LLC

1999 Brooke Jacob Drama Teaher at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School

2002 Tory Brooks Head of Fashion Strategy, Governance, and Client Intelligence for CHANEL

2013 McKenzie Retino Lunch Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Assistant

2016 Elisabeth Crotty

2018 Coco Kiu

Selected as a 2024 Design and Technology Fellow of Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE)

Second-Year Organizational Behavior PhD at the University Of Utah

2018 Kate Snow Manufacturing Engineer at Progress Rail

2018 Matilda Madfis Owner at Matilda Madfis Photography

Blazer Memorials

We have become aware of the following deaths since our last publication.

1941 Barbara Baker Scovil 07/01/224

1947 L avinia True Plough 03/29/2024

1947 Frances Richey 12/12/2023

1949 Elizabeth “Betsy” Frolking McBride 03/21/2024

1949 Janet Donald Miller 05/01/2024

1950 Suzanne Conwell Stephens 05/2 7/2024

1951 Marta Lindseth Jack 05/14/2024

1952 Carol Farr Smith 04/18/2024

1953 S andra Ross Herman 07/05/2024

1954 Marianne Maskey Oberlin 03/22/2024

1955 Mella Cooks Davies 9/11/2024

1956 Beverly Schuemann Wirth 04/15/2024

1957 Margaret “Peggy” Knowles Rodgers 04/15/2024

1958 Anne Rounds Adams 04/28/2024

1959 Marguerite Burton Humphrey 05/29/2024

1960 Molly Bruce Downing 10/17/2024

1961 Connie Berry 05/03/2024

1972 Anne Ward 11/27/223

1974 Marianne “Gini” Struich Hartzmark 12/18/2023

1974 Monica Kelly 05/03/2024

Class of 2024!