News from Alumni

CLASS NOTES

1937

Miriam Scott Apter ’37 died Aug. 21, 2021.

1951

Lucy Cabell Pyle

Summerell ’51 died Sept. 29, 2021.

1954

Connie Booker Moe

writes, “Carter, Elsie and I attended a lovely but cold luncheon at the School.”

Barbara Warriner Roehrich died Nov. 1, 2021.

1962

“It’s been fun to reconnect with classmates now that we’ve moved towards retirement,” writes Marion Chenault. “Cabell and I live at Westminster-Canterbury where I see Libby Coleman Price and Nancy Bain regularly. Harriet Franklin ’61 lives across the hall from friends, so I’ve remet her as well. I say moved ‘towards’ retirement because I went to work at Dogwood Preschool in June. It’s been exciting to be part of starting a preschool. I was not a founder, but I am so grateful for the parents and teachers from St. Stephen’s preschool who liked the model and created Dogwood.”

1964

Barbarra Ann Kemp McCahill and Michael have reluctantly left Cambridge, Mass. for a life-care community ‘Brookhaven at Lexington’ in the town where American colonists first confronted British troops in 1775. “It is a big adjustment for us and the move was harrowing last fall, but now we are getting acclimated to a very nice place and new way of living,” Barbarra writes. “I find the security we now have comforting and the new lifestyle much less stressful. Have any classmates made this transition or are planning to do it? Please reach out at bamccahill46@gmail.com.”

1965

Hal Barnes reports that after 25 years in Kailua, Hawaii, he has moved to the foothills of the Cascades, 20 miles from Seattle. “It’s good to see fall colors and snow again,” he says.

1966

Melissa Lehigh wrote that 2020 was a tough year, and she nearly had to close the adoption agency that she and John run. The nonprofit was saved financially by a benefactor on Sept. 1, 2021. They feel blessed to be able to go on with their work.

1968

“I am grateful that I studied at Collegiate during my first six years of school,” writes Arthur “Art” Thomas. “I am now a retired United Methodist minister who lives at Westminster-Canterbury in Richmond, and I teach part time church history and spirituality at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. and am writing historical books. Since most of my pastorates were in Maryland, I did not return to Virginia until 2017 and hope to one day tour Collegiate, which has expanded so much since I left in 1962.”

1969

Sidney Gunst ’69 died Oct. 22, 2021.

1970

The Class of 1970 gathered a year late at the Virginia House for their 50th reunion. What a great venue! The turnout was great, the flowers were beautiful, the food was delicious and the mood music was perfect. The alumni also enjoyed a blast-from-the-past video put together by Collegiate faculty.

Barrie Miller Sutton writes, “I had so much fun working with the reunion team. For over a year, we perfected our Zoom skills. Thanks to the whole team, we had a great reunion. It was nice to squeeze in a visit with Margot Keppel Fritts. Personally, I recently celebrated a monumental birthday with my kids. I also traveled to Nantucket for the first time and to the US Open for the umpteenth time. And I started a new job helping out at Patient First a few hours a week as well, scrubs and all. My sister, Lindsay Miller ’65, and I spend many hours on Zoom working on our family tree on the Ancestry website.”

1971

“Our 50th reunion on Homecoming Weekend, held Novemver 2021, could not have been more perfect, due in large part to the planning and hard work of Anne Gray Siebert ’97, Director of Alumni Engagement,” says Betsy Cockriel. “On that Friday, Collegiate hosted a tour of the School followed by a delicious luncheon with entertainment from the 5th Grade and speeches from Penny Evins, Head of School, as well as four members of the Senior class. We were joined by the class of 1970 as they

had been unable to have these festivities last year. Some of us attended the Oyster Roast on campus Friday night and the Homecoming game on Saturday.

“The jewel in the crown was the 50th reunion party, graciously hosted by Tommy and Teri Pruitt at their lovely and spacious home, which comfortably accommodated 75 alumni, spouses and guests. The food was out of this world, and the libations were flowing! We were honored to have Nancy Archbell Bain, Girls’ School music teacher, celebrate with us. After 50 years, and especially after the very challenging last two years, we were thrilled and blessed to be able to gather in person, hug one another and reminisce about our shared time at Collegiate. Our stories are still fresh in our minds. The laughter echoed throughout the evening.

“We would like to recognize those who made the extra effort to travel from out of state, especially Max Clough from Seattle, Wash., and Janet Pace Kerr from Lakeside, Mont. Some of us had not seen each other since graduation. That did not seem to matter; we picked up right where we had left off. Will the circle remain unbroken? I have to say ‘yes!’ Remember when Kate Fleming Parthemos’s family finally welcomed a baby boy into this world? This year, that baby boy, Rives Fleming ’83, is my grandson’s 5th Grade teacher! Here’s to the class of 1971! May we celebrate heartily, more frequently and give thanks for our wonderful shared history!”

1973

Jeffrey L. Galston, son of Dr. Herbert and Rosamond Galston, brother of Wendy Galston Gold ’68, father of Cynthia Galston Lang ’08 and Arielle Galston ’12, died Nov. 14, 2021. His love for the Collegiate School will live on through the Galston Family Foundation.

Lyn Graybill was a Fulbright scholar in Kenya from June through December 2021, teaching political science courses at United States International University in Nairobi and researching with the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC).

1974

David Williams is enjoying a real estate brokerage position with Commonwealth Commercial and is focused now on helping clients in a consultative and transaction role. His son, Preston Williams ’11, is happily living and working in New York.

James “Jimmie”

Lyne ’74 died Dec. 1, 2021.

1975

Karen Pauli Wells writes that the Class of 1975 met at Vince Dalton’s home for an evening of laughs, catching up and yummy hors d’oeuvres. The group that gathered was smaller than usual, but they had two classmates who had not attended a reunion since the fifth year — they both agreed they would be back for the 50th!

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1. Barrie Miller Sutton ’70 had so much fun working with the reunion team.

2/3. The Class of 1971 celebrated their 50th reunion during Homecoming Weekend.

4. Lyn Graybill ’73 was a Fulbright scholar in

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1. The class of 1976 had a great time getting together for their 45th reunion.

2. Ginny Parker ’76 enjoyed catching up with fellow Cougars at the Class of 1976’s 45th reunion.

3. In July, Bobby Call ’76, Bill Day ’76, Gary Cosby ’76 and Steve Ash ’76 fished in the Dare County Boat Builders Tournament held out of Pirates Cove in Manteo, N.C.

4. Mary Burruss ’81 is back in Richmond for the time being and started Re-Think Fitness with business partner Al Conde.

5. Patricia Twohy Sharpley ’82, Jacqueline Whitmore ’82 and John Haisley ’82 gathered for a wonderful evening together in Atlanta, Ga.

6. Wes Atiyeh ’84 was promoted to managing broker at Joyner Fine Properties.

7. Some of the men from the Class of 1984 enjoyed a nice mini reunion. (Sitting: Eddie Berling, Brad Nott, Chip Joseph. Standing: Mike Henry, Chris Brennan, Wes Atiyeh, John ‘Smitty’ Smithson, Sean Campbell, Charles Johnson.)

8. The Class of 1986 celebrated its 35th reunion at Parterre on the historic grounds of the Linden Row Inn.

“The Class of 1976 had a great time getting together for our 45th reunion,” writes Ginny Parker. “Classmates traveled from far and wide. It was fun to see everyone together after having to postpone almost all activities over the previous 18 months. We missed those who were unable to join.”

Steve Ash says, “In July, Bobby Call, Bill Day, Gary Cosby and I fished in the Dare County Boat Builders Tournament held out of Pirates Cove in Manteo, N.C. Over the course of three fishing days, Bobby, Bill and Gary each caught their first blue marlin. Our boat and team, Carolina Girl, finished the tournament in second place. We hope to make this an annual event.”

1980

“The Class of 1980 had a fantastic reunion,” Patricia Hunter writes. “We had a beautiful venue at the home of Custis and Karen Coleman, great food provided by Jay Devoe and a fun turnout. Jon Scher and Greg Berman traveled from New York; Sara Maynard Sommers, Anne Ratcliffe Chamblee and Hap Royster came from North Carolina; and Betsey Edmunds Johnston and Lee Wimbish traveled from Northern Virginia. We had a lively turnout from the Richmond crew as well. The spouses also seemed to be enjoying hearing stories for the umpteenth time. Updates and many fun stories were shared. Even with a year’s postponement and COVID-19 issues, we had a special night. As classmate Tyler Negus Snidow shared, ‘The reunion felt like a big hug from the past.’”

1981

Doug and Patti Massey have two soldiers currently serving overseas. Capt. Ben Massey is stationed in Germany with the 2nd Cavalry. 1st Lt. Julia Massey is stationed in Kuwait with the 29th Infantry Division. Also, many thanks to Col. Lee Wimbish ’80 for his continuing wise counsel.

Mary Burruss is back in Richmond for the time being and started Re-Think Fitness with business partner Al Conde. Together, she says, they have created a new concept in rehabilitative fitness. “Sara Massie-Grattan ’83 recovered with the team’s help from debilitating sciatica so that she could continue equestrian competitions and fox hunting,” Mary says.

1982

On a cool January night in Atlanta, Ga., Patricia Twohy Sharpley, Jacqueline Whitmore and John Haisley gathered for a wonderful evening together. Jacqueline has recently retired from 30-plus years as a Delta flight attendant. John was furloughed from his job at Air Canada and is seeking new opportunities. Patricia meanwhile was rated the number one mortgage broker in the entire southeast at Wells Fargo. When asked how long she will continue working, she responded as only Patricia can: “Until the day I die!” In years past, Anne Overton would have also joined the group, but she has returned to Richmond and has landed a human resources job with Dominion Energy. Anne was missed but many laughs and tales were shared. Does anyone remember the Clover Room? Hopefully many of our classmates will come together at the reunion this fall where we can share stories and catch up with one another.

1984

Randy Reynolds Jr. was named the honorary chairman of Heart of Virginia’s Friends of Scouting Dinner to be held at the Richmond Center this coming May. Blue Ridge Bank is the title sponsor, and Randy sits on their board of directors. He also serves on the FinTech committee and governance committee of the bank.

The Class of ’84 guys enjoyed a nice mini reunion.

Wes Atiyeh was promoted to managing broker at Joyner Fine Properties at its newest office, located in Westhampton Commons in the Libbie/Patterson area.

1986

Liz Everett Cherkis writes that the Class of 1986 celebrated its 35th reunion at Parterre on the historic grounds of the Linden Row Inn. “More than 25 alumni (plus a handful of their better halves) gathered, reminisced and celebrated 35 years of friendship,” she says. “Highlights included a surprise appearance by Scott Brooks all the way from Texas (garnering him the ‘traveled the farthest’ honor), Jane Saunders Fortune’s return after a decade and first-time attendee Shas Das. So much fun to reconnect for the first time since graduation!

“Despite the ongoing pandemic, a change of venue and a smaller number of Cougars, a great time was had by all. Many thanks to fellow planning committee members Marsh Cuttino, Scott Halloran, Rich Oprison, Missy Roane Reynolds and Sarah Morris Walker — with extra special thanks to Scott, who singlehandedly kept the celebration on by hosting us at his wonderful restaurant. Liz looks forward to seeing everyone in 2026 (and hopefully sooner), especially those who couldn’t make it this time. Cheers to 35 years!”

Shelly Cox is currently living anywhere her AirStream takes her. Just over two years ago, she retired early, remarried and renovated an AirStream — not necessarily in that order. The plan was to take off in 2020, which they still did, but they had to change their plans a little because of COVID-19. She started a blog in January 2020 to track it: goingdowntheroadfeelinggrand.com.

1987

Amy Derian Hamilton, daughter of Margaret Reynolds Mackell ’63, sister of Maggie Derian Cohen ’85, David Derian ’91, and aunt of Allis Derian ’26 and Amanda Derian ’29, died Jan. 7, 2022.

1988

“I continue in Christian missionary work around the globe,” writes Gregory Gresko, “including significant work in educational consultancy in South Korea spanning kindergarten through doctoral students. Life continues to be an amazing adventure, and I am excited about many Korean-U.S. educational partnerships that are unfolding!”

Christie Dunnavant Reed writes, “My husband, three children and I are still living outside of Philadelphia. I am in my second year as the Director of Upper School at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Penn. Prior to this move, I taught biology at Baldwin for 22 years. My two daughters are both students at the school — one in 6th Grade and one in 11th Grade. (They love that I am in the role I am — after I swore I would never do this to my own children, having grown up under the watch of my mother at Collegiate!) My son is currently a Sophomore at Washington & Lee where he is a member of the men’s lacrosse team.”

1990

Julie Fiedler has written a charming children’s book about kindness. Her book, The Littlest Frenchie, is available on Amazon.

1990 and 1991

COVID-19 did not slow down the Class of ’90 and ’91 from gathering with other special guests at Tang & Biscuit for their 30th reunion. Great food, drinks and our very own Collegiate Alumni Band, Ford’s Cellar (Patrick Ford ’91, guitar and vocals; Clark Coulbourn ’93; Andy Mathews ’94, ukulele and vocals; Wink Ewing, mandolin and guitar; Jimmy Shannon, bass and vocals; Andrew LeVasseur, drums) that played through the night.

1994

“I did some pet-sitting in Denver for Astrid Liverman and had a nice visit with her and her family when they returned from France,” writes Anya Schwender. “We were joined by Brian Gregory ’95, who happened to be in town! I found a lot of Collegiate faces at Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery when Jeremy Hilliard ’95 was in town from New York to play a show with his band, Peak.”

1995

The Class of 1995 enjoyed gathering for their reunion.

1996

The Class of 1996 gathered for their reunion.

1997

Bo Middleton welcomed his second child, Chloe Middleton, in January.

Catey White has another addition to her family: Samuel Cory White, born Oct. 12, 2021.

2000

Lee Dickinson writes, “The Class of 2000 gathered at Sonora Rooftop for their 20+1 reunion. It was truly a class production, with the Campbells providing catering, the Shahs providing the venue, the Dickinsons supplying some audio-visual needs and the Jenkins tying it all together to make it happen. We had a great time catching up with friends in person, with others joining to say hi on Zoom. We assembled a remembrance of our lost classmates; it was great to spend some time thinking about them, and the photos gathered brought back memories for all of us, from Lower School forward. After closing down the bar at Sonora, many of us set off to crash other reunions, visiting with the Class of 2001 and another class or two — the details of such visits being predictably blurry.”

Remington Grace was born Nov. 14, 2021 to Sarah Holt Power and Andy Power and was welcomed by big sister, two-year-old Madison.

1. The Class of 1990 and 1991 enjoyed gathering at Tang & Biscuit for their 30th reunion.

2. Julie Fiedler ’90 wrote a children’s book about kindness.

3/4. Anya Schwender ’94 spent some quality time with Cougar classmates recently.

5. The Class of 1995 enjoyed gathering for their reunion.

6. The Class of 1996 gathered for their reunion.

7. Catey White ’97 has another addition to her family: Samuel Cory White, born Oct. 12, 2021.

8. Sarah Holt Power ’00 and Andy Power and welcomed Remington Grace, who was born Nov. 14, 2021.

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1. The Class of 2001 had an incredible turnout at their 20th reunion at Bingo Beer Co.

2. Tommy Robertson ’01 and Catie Finley were married at Indian

Creek in Kilmarnock on Sept. 25, 2021, with a number of Cougars in attendance.

3. Morgan Cheatham ’03 and Caitlin Dillon ’03 have been hard at work on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have the great fortune of being neighbors.

4. Members of the Class of 2005 gathered at Hardywood West

Creek in November to celebrate their 15 year reunion.

5/6. Tori Christmas Marks ’05 and husband David welcomed their son Boone Christmas Marks on Oct. 21, 2021.

7. Ajaydeep Sidhu ’05 and Deep welcomed Saacha Singh Sidhu, born

Oct. 27, 2021.

8. Alice Derry Innes ’05 and husband Tom welcomed their daughter,

Anne Barrett, on Nov. 4, 2020. Elizabeth Dolan Wright writes that the Class of 2001 had an incredible turnout at their 20th reunion on Nov. 6, 2021 during Homecoming weekend. “More than 90 class members and their guests celebrated at Bingo Beer Co. The group looks forward to reconvening later this year on campus to celebrate its recordsetting alumni participation for Collegiate Giving Day last April. Special thanks to the 2001 reunion committee and to all our classmates who joined us! Please be on the lookout for future gatherings — five years is just too long to wait for the next one!”

Tommy Robertson and Catie Finley were married at Indian Creek in Kilmarnock on Sept. 25, 2021. John Robertson ’65 was best man, and Jamie Robertson ’04 was best man in memoriam. The outdoor ceremony and reception were attended by many Cougars, including groomsmen and ushers: Grahame Burke ’00, Robbie Burke ’03, Rust Bartholomew ’04, Reed Blair ’04, Kemper Blair, Michael Taliaferro ’00, Eric Breeden, Ben Holland ’00, Jimmy Sismanis and Taylor Waller ’02. They were also joined by many other special Cougars and teachers. It was a beautiful weekend and time for all.

2003

Morgan Cheatham says, “Caitlin Dillon ’03 and I have been hard at work on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caitlin is a primary care physician at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, and I am a hospitalist physician at Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have the great fortune of being neighbors, and we are literally living out our childhood dreams of raising our families together! We’d like to send a reminder out to everyone to get vaccinated and wear a mask!”

2005

Ajaydeep Sidhu and Deep welcomed Saacha Singh Sidhu, born Oct. 27, 2021. His three-year old big sister Arza is excited to have a new best friend.

Tori Christmas Marks writes, “My husband David and I joyfully welcomed our son Boone Christmas Marks on Oct. 21, 2021. He joins big sister Merrylou (almost three years old). To add to the happy chaos, we moved from Chattanooga, Tenn. to Richmond in mid December, just in time for Christmas. We are thrilled to be here and excited to reconnect with old friends.” She adds, “Dolly Williams Hoskins and her husband Mark hosted fellow Cougars Elizabeth Garson Koteles, Maura McGroarty Robinson and myself, plus our families, for a fun holiday gathering in December 2021.”

Alice Derry Innes writes that she and husband Tom welcomed their daughter, Anne Barrett, on Nov. 4, 2020.

Members of the Class of 2005 gathered at Hardywood West Creek in November to celebrate their 15 year reunion.

Amy Hedgepeth Civetti welcomed Rollins Neil Civetti on July 19, 2021.

2007

Grace Zell writes, “After five years as a children’s librarian at the New York Public Library, I have moved to Baltimore, Md. to take on a new challenge as the Lower School librarian at the Calvert School. In addition to my big move, I will also be taking a big step forward with my partner, Jonathan. We are looking forward to celebrating our March wedding in Richmond with friends and family in attendance. I’d love to connect with any other Cougars in Baltimore!”

Max Comess, along with wife Ashley and daughters Caroline and Collins, have returned to Richmond from South Florida to focus full time on Levco, the apartment company Max co-founded in 2013. Levco launched its first private equity fund last year and has been actively acquiring and renovating apartment complexes throughout Virginia.

Virginia Layfield McAndrew and husband Sean welcomed Thomas Patrick McAndrew in July 2021.

Catherine Barnett married Peter Carey Jr. Dec. 4, 2021. Her wedding party included bridesmaids Steffi Ross West, Meredith Ascari, Melinda Sisk Koonce, Caroline Terry Turner and groomsmen Hunter Gallalee ’08.

Caroline Steadman Ashby and Conor Ashby were married August 2021 in Lexington, Va. with many fellow Cougars present, including Susan Heiner Steadman ’71, Brooks Steadman ’02, Grant Steadman ’04, Frank Heiner ’66, John Heiner ’04, Julie Heiner Culp ’01, Sally Peck Ashby ’00, Jamie Bokinsky ’05, Ranni Tashjian Corbin, Janet Gibson, Jordan Farmer, Jim Ivins, Emma Follansbee Burgess, Madison Carl Early, Claire McGowan ’08, Sarah Lisk and Sarah Stirling (White) Wiltshire.

2008

Ashley Hunter Ross married James Christian Gottwald in Goochland on Oct. 16, 2021.

Cynthia Galston married Jonathan Langon on July 4, 2021. Collegiate alumni were in attendance — her sister Arielle Galston ’12 and Brian Bostwick.

2010

Kate Byron writes, “I will finish my obstetrics and gynecology residency at Ohio State University in June 2022 and plan to stay on as faculty at OSU after graduation.”

2011

Madeline Jecklin married Tyler Brownell in Miami Beach, Fl. on Dec. 11, 2021. The two met while attending college at the University of Virginia. They currently live in New York City with their mini-goldendoodle, Dingo.

The Class of 2011 came together for their 10 year reunion.

2012

Cole Phillips is in Jordan working for the World Bank. He came home for a month to apply for his United Kingdom visa. He will be getting his master’s degree at the London School of Economics and Science this fall.

2013

Mason Brown writes, “In August of 2021, I left the admission office at Rhodes College to be the assistant director of college counseling at St. Mary’s Episcopal School in Memphis, Tenn.”

2014

Tori Spivey caught up with Cougars over the summer at a Colorado Rockies game in Denver.

Meagan Justice writes, “In December 2021, I earned my master’s of teaching from the University of Richmond. I am endorsed in K-12 theater arts and 6-12 English.”

2015

Cate Sorensen Miller and Kyle Miller were married June 18, 2021 in the Provo City Center Temple.

The Class of 2015 had a blast coming together for their reunion.

2017

Justin Schruijer, Barry Burgess and Ginx Williams at the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business, graduated on May 7, 2021.

2018

In October 2021, Helen Boyd, chairman of the student life council, was inducted into the Order of the Gavel at Virginia Tech. This prestigious honor society recognizes 20 student leaders each year and is one of the highest honors bestowed upon students at the university.

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1. Amy Hedgepeth Civetti ’06 welcomed Rollins Neil Civetti on

July 19, 2021.

2. Virginia Layfield McAndrew ’07 and husband Sean welcomed

Thomas Patrick McAndrew in July 2021. 3. Caroline Steadman Ashby ’07 and Conor Ashby married August 2021 in Lexington, Va. with many fellow Cougars present.

4. Grace Zell ’07 moved to Baltimore, Md. as the Lower School librarian at the Calvert School and will celebrate a March wedding with her partner Jonathan. 5. Catherine Barnett ’07 married Peter Carey Jr.

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1. Ashley Hunter Ross ’08 married James

Christian Gottwald in Goochland on Oct. 16, 2021.

2. Cynthia Galston ’08 married Jonathan Langon on July 4, 2021.

3. Madeline Jecklin ’11 married Tyler Brownell in

Miami Beach, Fl. on Dec. 11, 2021.

4. The Class of 2011 came together for their 10 year reunion.

5. Tori Spivey ’14 caught up with Cougars over the summer at a Colorado Rockies game in Denver. (From left: Spivey, Noah Dziedzic, Emily Cyr, Harrison Geho.)

6. Cate Sorensen Miller ’15 and Kyle Miller were married June 18, 2021.

7. The Class of 2015 had a blast coming together for their reunion.

8. Justin Schruijer ’17, Barry Burgess ’17 and Ginx Williams ’17 graduated from the University of South Carolina in May.

9. Helen Boyd ’18 was inducted into the Order of the Gavel at

Virginia Tech.

IN MEMORIAM

PLEASE NOTE:

These notices were received as of Jan. 8, 2022. This In Memoriam section is taken from printed obituaries, which may be edited for space. Please contact our office if the information is incomplete. The information included is compiled from our database, which is continually updated. To submit a condolence, email spark@collegiate-va.org.

William Joel II, father of Dana Joel Gattuso ’80, Wendy Joel Bosley ’83 and Holly Joel Mudd ’86, died Feb. 6, 2021.

Charles L. Cuttino III, father of Marsh Cuttino ’86 and David Cuttino ’90, and grandfather of Sam Cuttino ’17, Elka Cuttino ’19, Charlie Cuttino ’22 and Harper Cuttino ’25, died June 26, 2021.

James Hughes, father of Susan Hughes Grymes ’77 and Barbara Hughes Earp ’86, died Sept.12, 2021.

Michael James Viener, brother of Betsy Jo Viener Spence ’60 and Mary Ellen Viener ’63, died Sept. 14, 2021.

Sibyl Thalhimer, stepmother of Harry Thalhimer ’71 and Ellen Holland ’69, and step-grandmother of Michael Thalhimer ’01, Andrew Thalhimer ’05, Chas Thalhimer ’97 and Meg Thalhimer ’99, died Sept. 26, 2021.

Norruth Graham, grandfather of Betsy Graham ’27, died Oct. 2, 2021.

Martin “Deane” Cheatham, father of Deane Cheatham ’84 and father-in-law of Cindy Cheatham ‘85, and grandfather of Deane Cheatham ’11, Caroline Cheatham ’12 and Clayton Cheatham ’17, died Oct. 6, 2021.

James Eley, former member of the physical plant department, died Oct. 7, 2021.

Alexandre Fabiato, father of Denys Fabiato ’92 and Helene Fabiato ’93, died Oct. 13, 2021.

Thomas Rosser, father of parent and faculty member Karen Cribbs, and grandfather of Eleanor Cribbs ’24 and Elizabeth Cribbs ’27, died Oct. 14, 2021.

Claire Shaffner, mother of Amalie Derdeyn ’90 and Walker Fonville ’88, and mother-inlaw of Mahood Fonville ’88, died Oct. 20, 2021.

Carlisle Morrissett Branch, mother-in-law of Tricia Bullock Branch ’74, and grandmother of Reed Barton ’08 and Margaret Barton ’09, died Oct. 22, 2021.

Marthalea Thompson Osburn, former Lower School teacher, died Oct. 24, 2021.

James A. Shield Jr., father of James A. Shield III ’89, died Oct. 24, 2021.

Frances Hurst, grandmother of Meredith Hurst Marschke ’02 and Lauren Hurst Glazier ’04, died Oct. 26, 2021. John Wilson Davis Jr., father of John “Wilson” Davis III ’88, died Oct. 27, 2021.

Clark Stephen Donley, former Upper School science teacher, died Oct. 27, 2021.

William Wardlow “Wardy” Thompson, father of Elizabeth Childrey ’68, Mike Thompson, Litt Thompson and Tommy Thompson, and grandfather of Jackie Koenig ’03, Mikey Thompson ’06, John Thompson ’11, Chris Thompson ’11, Alex Thompson ’13, Kate Childrey ’04 (deceased) and Perrin Hall ’08 (deceased), Gavin Thompson, Parker Thompson and Litt Thompson, died Oct. 31, 2021.

Peggy Regan, mother of Rebecca Keever Tolerton ’73, died Nov. 2, 2021.

Philip Grymes, son of former Middle School English teacher Anita Grymes Towell, died Nov. 10, 2021.

Stuart Andrews, grandfather of Stuart Hall ’24 and Graham Andrews ’30, died Nov. 11, 2021.

Henry Willett Jr., father of Rodney Willett ’81, and grandfather of Turner Willett ’12, Winston Willett ’16 and Nora Willett ’21, died Nov. 11, 2021.

Jeffrey Thomas, father of Jeffrey Thomas ’03, died Nov. 17, 2021.

Peter Bance, father of Peter Bance ’70 and Teddy Bance ’72, and grandfather of Molly Bance Shepherd ’06, Tosh Bance ’07 and Hayley Bance ’01, died Nov. 19, 2021.

Wayne Sawyer, grandfather of Roxanne Sawyer ’20, died Nov. 19, 2021.

Irene Owen, former Trustee and mother of Duncan Owen III ’86, Robert Owen ’90 and Lower School math specialist Frances Owen Coleman ’92; mother-in-law of Junior Kindergarten Teacher Tia Owen and Clay Coleman ’89; grandmother of Duncan Owen IV ’18, Carter Owen ’20, Catherine Owen ’24, Clay Coleman ’19, Reid Coleman ’22, Ben Owen, Cooper Owen and Campbell Owen, died Nov. 20, 2021.

John Stuart Thornton, father of Stuart Thornton ’91 and Allen Thornton ’93; brother-in-law of George Richardson ’70, Ward Richardson ’73 (deceased) and Crit Richardson ’75; uncle of Taylor Richardson ’05, Matthew Richardson ’07, Robert Richardson ’11 and Sarah Richardson ’13, died Nov. 22, 2021.

William R. Shands, grandfather of Stuart Ferguson ’09 and Peter Ferguson ’13, died Dec. 1, 2021.

Richard Zinkham, father of faculty member Amy Merchant, and grandfather of Emily Merchant ’21 and Abby Merchant ’24, died Dec. 1, 2021.

Donald Nelson, grandfather of Nelson Sharps ’13 and Nick Morrison ’13, died Dec. 2, 2021.

Elizabeth Lindsey Halsey, grandmother of Sam Corey ’04, died Dec. 8, 2021. Carolyn Jones, mother of Scott Jones ’86 and wife of former trustee W.O. “Bill” Jones, died Dec. 13, 2021.

John D. O’Neill, father of former board chairman John O’Neill, and grandfather of Frankie O’Neill ’13, Jed O’Neill ’16, Libby O’Neill ’17 and Buck O’Neill ’21, died Dec. 16, 2021.

Nina Pryor, life partner of Elizabeth Reid Northen ’70, died December 2021.

John Barbieri, grandfather of Rachel Barbieri ’13 and Matthew Barbieri ’19, died Dec. 24, 2021.

Eugene Rilee, father of former Middle School history teacher Robb Rilee, and grandfather of Ellis Harman ’01 and Rilee Harman ’06, died Dec. 25, 2021.

Gilbert Earle, father-inlaw of faculty member Jenn Earle, died Dec. 26, 2021.

Betty Sue LePage, mother of Matt LePage ’98 and Tommy LePage ’01, died Dec. 26, 2021.

John Billingsly Jr., father of John Billingsly III ’76, Paula Billingsly Harrison ’78 and Linnea Billingsly Rieland ’84, died on Jan. 2, 2022.

William Morrison Flippen III, brother of Cameron Flippen ’75 (deceased) and stepgrandson of former headmistress Catharine Flippen, died Jan. 3, 2022.

ALUMNI

Miriam Scott Apter ’37 Lucy Cabell Pyle Summerell ’51 Barbara Warriner Roehrich ’54 Sidney Gunst ’69 Jeffrey Galston ’73 James “Jimmie” Lyne ’74 Amy Derian Hamilton ’87 Our condolences are offered to these members of the Collegiate family.

DOT KANNARD

This following is an abridged version of a Reflections piece written by Weldon Bradshaw in memoriam of Dot Kannard.

Dot Kannard is a Collegiate School icon, a humble, understated icon, but an icon nonetheless. How else could you describe a woman who served the School from 1959 through 2008 as a trusted and valued member of the Lower School cafeteria staff and from 2008 until she retired for good in 2010 as a compassionate caregiver in Cougar Care? It wasn’t her longevity, though, that earned her respect bordering on reverence from those who knew her. It was her dedication, not just to her job but to the children and adults to whom she ministered. It was her work ethic, caring nature, unwavering positivity and unflappable demeanor (among many other attributes) that endeared her to others. Clichéd as it might sound, to know Dot Kannard was to love her. Serving Collegiate was important to her, that’s for sure, but her greatest accomplishment was much more personal. When her grandsons, R.T. and Ryan Taylor, were very young, Kannard and her husband Arthur became their legal guardians. Well into their 40s, they took the into their home, raised them, provided love and discipline, and taught them to be self-sufficient, upstanding citizens. On Aug. 29, 2021, Kannard slipped peacefully away after a period of declining health. She was 89 years old.