Winter 2019 Magazine

2

4 6

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE Advancement Team Molly Garrison, Director of Advancement Courtney Trafton, Associate Director of Advancement Kate E. S. Wishart, Advancement Officer Sara Kubiak, Advancement Events Officer Sandy Covington, Advancement Services Officer Send comments to advancement@lincolnschool.org

Writers & Editors Ashley Rappa, Director of Marketing & Communication Caitlin Grant, Communication & Creative Manager

Design and Art Direction Eric Stafford Daniel Geremia Caitlin Grant

Photography Ashley Rappa Caitlin Grant Michelle Carpenter Betsy Hunt, Associate Director of Communication

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

17

Table of Contents 5

FEATURES 6 22

Think Big, Start Small: Spotlight on Little + Lower Alumna Profile: Jasmine Hyppolite ’17

ESSENTIALS 22

28 61

2

Opening Thought

4

A Letter From Suzanne Fogarty

5

Open Books: What We’re Reading

17

Academic Excellence

28

2018 Alumnae & Reunion Weekend

32

Class Notes

55

In Her Own Words: Julia Clark ’02

61

The 301: Martha Boss Bennett ’85

1

2019 | ISSUE 1

Each fall, during Alumnae & Reunion Weekend, we take a Legacy Photo–which includes current students and alumnae whose grandmother, mother, or sister is an alumna–a reminder that the impressive power of Lincoln’s community spans generations.

“Can Lincoln women really all be con to make our way in the world, oftentim incompatible elements, with confidence, 2

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

nnected? Yes, we can. It’s the capacity imes in and around opposing forces or , an open heart, and a moral compass.”

- MIH-HO CHA NEENAN ’81 3

2019 | ISSUE 1

A LETTER FROM

Suzanne Fogarty HEAD OF SCHOOL Friends, If you haven’t been on campus recently, there are great changes afoot. As many of you know, our campus has expanded with the STEAM Hub for Girls (the design of which received an American Institute of Architects prestigious Honor Award), and will continue to grow to best meet the needs of our 400+ strong student community.

Another change is our new mission statement, revised in the summer of 2018, which is prominently displayed in the hallways of each division of our school to remind all of us– faculty, staff, and students–why we are here. The mission reads: Lincoln School’s dynamic academic program, rooted in Quaker principles, educates girls to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world.

foundation we believe will best prepare our students to make a mark on the world.

Making that mark is, in fact, the theme behind an annual change: the rotating banners that line Blackstone Boulevard and Butler Avenue, which give us a chance to proclaim to the Providence community both what Lincoln is and what we so proudly stand for.

In the past, the banners have flown statements like “Trailblazer,” “Global Thinker,” and “Change Maker,” descriptions of the types of bold minds in our community.

This year, the sentiment has shifted, looking beyond our campus while still honoring the power of our mission. We have no doubt that Lincoln girls will change the world, and by tapping into their potential and providing opportunities to take risks and discover new talents, they too believe it.

This simple but revolutionary philosophy is on display with banners that now read: “Future CEO,” “Future astronaut,” “Future Olympian,” “Future educator,” “Future president.”

And it is shored up by these key values: We value all-girls education.

We value the life of the mind and intellectual challenge.

We value a global perspective in service of social justice and responsibility.

We value a community of trust and mutual respect which affirms the inherent value of every person.

It is important to know that these banners are not aspirational—they are not out of Lincoln girls’ reach. They are reminders that when you educate a girl to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world, there is nothing she cannot achieve. Lincoln School: Home of the Future.

Looking forward,

Our new mission stands as testament to both what Lincoln has always been—girls first, with a deep commitment to our local and global communities—and the current educational

4

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Suzanne Fogarty Head of Lincoln School

Open Books: What We’re Reading Lincoln faculty and staff believe in the power of a good read! For this issue, we asked four community members what page-turners they are loving this winter.

Salt Fat Acid Heat

BY SAMIN NOSRAT

Educated

BY TARA WESTOVER

So You Want to Talk About Race

BY IJEOMA OLUO

I am obsessed with cookbooks, especially those that dive deep into the science of cooking. Salt Fat Acid Heat dissects the four pillars of good cooking by analyzing how each of these essential aspects work individually and in tandem.

With its beautiful illustrations, interesting facts, and great recipes, it’s like a hands-on lab in the kitchen!

I recently finished both Educated and So You Want to Talk About Race, and loved them. Much of what I read falls under professional development, but I always have something by David Sedaris nearby for a quick laugh!

- Heather Swift, Technology Department Faculty

- Beth Ellis, Director of College Counseling

Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger

BY REBECCA TRAISTER

Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great

BY JOSHUA MEDCALF

I just finished reading Good and Mad:The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger. I feel it is a must read for anyone who questions our country’s current social and political state. It is powerful and stirred much emotion for me, as a woman and as a human.

I am currently reading the book Chop Wood Carry Water, which is of particular interest to me because it teaches about the importance of the process of becoming great.

- Julie Savage, Kindergarten Teacher

- Cindy Blodgett, Physical Education Department Head 5

2019 | ISSUE 1

SPOTLIGHT ON: LITTLE & LOWER

BUILDING LIFELONG LEARNERS

6

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

7

2019 | ISSUE 1

SPOTLIGHT ON: LITTLE & LOWER

A LOOK INSIDE: LITTLE & LOWER SCHOOLS Learning in Little & Lower Schools ig things are happening in Little and Lower Schools! Lincoln has long been known as a place that prepares its graduates to take on the world, but the truth is that the journey often begins before some of our students have taken their first steps.

Laying a strong foundation for a life of the mind, our littlest learners benefit from a child-focused curriculum centered around collaboration, community, and creativity. Both Little School (for boys and girls from six weeks through three years old), and Lower School (which remains coed for Early Childhood’s Nursery and Pre-K, before embracing all-girls from Kindergarten—Grade 5) give children a remarkable chance to realize their infinite capability.

Whoever they will someday become, at Lincoln we believe in trusting who these students already are. For our youngest, a child-directed, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach emphasizes experiential learning and relationship-building. Boys and girls open their minds through their ears in specialized music, singing, and movement classes. From age two on, students are immersed in French and Spanish lessons, capitalizing on their inherent ability to understand and absorb other languages.

Layering atop those building blocks, early childhood’s evolving, emergent curriculum is shaped by each child’s cognitive, social, and physical development, making school a treasured place of exploration and discovery. Mathematical concepts are embedded into cooking, building, and examining nature. French and Spanish teachers take on the role of a member of the “family” who interacts with the children in a warm and playful way, allowing them to collaborate and take risks. Classroom teachers promote an environment that fosters a deep love of reading and writing, while also seamlessly incorporating Quaker values of peace, equity, and inclusion, drawing on a curated early childhood library from Lincoln’s Center of Justice, Peace, and Global Citizenship.

And that is just the beginning—Lower Schoolers at 8

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Lincoln eagerly explore, question, and reflect no matter the subject. They might collect and examine sea life along the shores of Narragansett Bay, or problemsolve through a robot-design challenge. Later, they might analyze issues of social justice, or study other cultures through traditional food, dance, art, and music.

Experiences like these create critical and passionate thinkers who learn to face and embrace problems, to be leaders, and to act as caring and cooperative classmates and citizens of the world. From Little School through Lower School, there is no doubt that Lincoln’s littlest learners are destined for very big things!

Leaps and Bounds Historic Gift Kicks Off Little & Lower School Campaign One of the best investments in a child is one in their education. A recent anonymous donor’s generosity put that ethos into action in Little and Lower Schools, with a gift that will kickstart the next phase in Lincoln’s 10-year Facilities Master Plan, dedicated to growing and enhancing our historic Butler Avenue campus.

The unprecedented $4.5 million gift, the third gift over the one-million-dollar mark secured in the last three years, will strengthen Lincoln’s commitment to innovative curriculum and best-in-class teaching, to further diversify our student body and make campus improvements.

A sizable portion of that gift will go toward the lives and learning of Lincoln’s littlest. Kicking off a $5 million campaign, $3 million has been earmarked for the growth and enhancement of our Little and Lower Schools.

The fall of 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of Lincoln’s Little School, which offers boys and girls six weeks to 3 years old a unique path to discovery through a childdirected, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach.

In response to the high demand for these two outstanding programs, the plan is to begin in December 2019. This

project, still in the initial design stage, will help to strengthen the best early childhood education program in the state (Little School operates with a continual waitlist), and complement the unique and innovative learning that the Lower School is widely known for.

Kicking off a $5 million campaign, $3 million has been earmarked for the growth and enhancement of our Little and Lower Schools.

This gift showcases the depth of commitment our community has to Lincoln, and is emblematic of its current momentum. Stay tuned for more details about this exciting development!

To learn more about the Campaign, contact Molly Garrison, Director of Advancement, mgarrison@lincolnschool.org or 401-455-1168.

9

2019 | ISSUE 1

FA C U LT Y P R O F I L E | G I O V O N N E C A L E N D A

Exploring the Early Childhood Studio

10

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

11

2019 | ISSUE 1

SPOTLIGHT ON: LITTLE & LOWER

here is a sense in The Studio—stacked high and wide with a rainbow of resources in all shapes, makes, and sizes—that this room is a world of its own. For the young children who come here, it is a place to discover not just what they can do, but who they are; not only how things work, but how far their curiosity can take them.

Giovonne Calenda, the curator of Lincoln’s Early Childhood Studio, has spent the last 22 years teaching boys and girls ages 3–6 the art of exploration, provocation, and discovery through fine art materials, found objects, and some of nature’s greatest treasures. On any given day, students manipulate clay, paint, wood, wire, fiber, paper, and more to shape their own learning. And though the tools themselves are impressive, Calenda is quick to point out that the physical materials are just the beginning.

“The Studio is, first and foremost, a place of discovery,” said Calenda, eyes shining bright while speaking about her work.

“It’s not simply about what is in here, it’s about making connections through exploration. It’s a place where, if you listen, materials will speak out to you, spark your curiosity, and connect you with yourself and the world.”

The Studio is a central hub for Lincoln’s Reggio Emilia philosophy, an innovative, child-led approach to early education, which originated in the Italian town of the same name. The philosophy echoes within the entire Lower School program, but while exploring a seashell-studded corner, or digging into a jar of earthen offerings, the tenets of Reggio Emilia become clear in Calenda’s room: here, children are trusted and valued.

“If you think about life, early childhood is such a precious period, and a missable opportunity for young learners to discover who they are,” said Calenda, who works in small groups of six or fewer students to maximize one-on-one connection. “Our biggest opportunity in The Studio is to give children time. Everything is so rushed in the world, but here 12

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

we breathe deeply into exploration, shoring up what children inherently are: strong, capable, and curious people with their own rights and minds.”

Calenda, who initially worked with a small group of other early childhood teachers to shape the course of the space and the ever-evolving curriculum, first had the opportunity to visit the town of Reggio Emilia in 2000; there, she observed, absorbed, and deepened her understanding of the ideology in order to apply it to Lincoln’s own unique culture.

“At the heart of the Reggio Emilia philosophy … is adapting the approach to each community’s needs. My work here at Lincoln is influenced by its being a Quaker school in Providence, situated on this beautiful campus, but also influenced by my own life and history,” said Calenda, who lives on a sheep farm on Narragansett Bay, a place she has called home since age five. “We all come to The Studio with our own context—child, parent, and teacher alike. The gifts of the individual are shared to enhance the fabric of the larger community.”

Calenda’s own personal interests as a nature lover and fiber artist are visible throughout her classroom in spools of dyed

13

2019 | ISSUE 1

SPOTLIGHT ON: LITTLE & LOWER wool and intricately woven tapestries, but also in another beloved area of campus—the Lincoln School Edible Garden on Dwight House lawn. The Edible Garden was established in the spring of 2008 under the advisement of the Southside Community Land Trust, and dedicated the same year in honor of beloved Kindergarten teacher and garden enthusiast, Libby O’Neal. With the addition of a greenhouse and potting shed in 2011, the garden has grown since its inception, and continues to provide in more ways than one.

“We plant, care for, and harvest organic herbs, vegetables, and fruit, sharing our bounty by enhancing the lunches they serve at Lincoln. Working in the garden is integrated into the curriculum for Early Childhood students and Grade 3, and it’s an incredibly special piece of what we do because it’s a true expression of community,” said Calenda. “But, of course, we’re not actually teaching gardening—we’re teaching exploration through food, the importance of trying new things, responsibility through caring for outdoor creatures, and stewardship of this great Earth.”

These teachings are central to Lincoln’s Quaker philosophy and practices, and embraced in Lower School through SPICES—which stands for Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, Service/Stewardship of the Earth.

“All SPICES come to life in The Studio,” said Calenda. “We find wonder in the smallest and simplest of places. We value community, caring, and mutual respect, which in turn lead to peace. Even our youngest know how to be part of the community, to treat each other fairly and find out what fair means--that everyone is an important part of the greater group. And the Earth is all around us in here, not just in how we explore nature, but in how we act as caretakers and citizens of our world.”

Calenda, who had dreamed of being a teacher since she was herself a Studio-age child, continues to learn both with and from the students with whom she works.

“In this room, the children are researchers, experts, and teachers. We all learn together,” said Calenda. “Together, every day we learn to think deeply, to question what we think we know, to embrace a unique way of seeing how things work and express who we are. It’s the greatest job there is.”

14

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Giovonne Calenda is taking her expertise to the world at large as a published author! She penned a chapter in the upcoming book Beautiful Stuff From Nature by Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini, slated for release in March of 2019. This book is the sequel to the beloved early childhood guide, Beautiful Stuff! Learning With Found Materials; Calenda’s contribution to the new work focuses on her unique and powerful approach to Reggio Emilia inspired instruction in the Lincoln School Studio.

If you’ve ever explored The Studio, you know that it is packed with hidden treasures.

Every item in the magical space has a place, a purpose, and a story. What you might not know, is that many of the objects that have found a home in this educational playground were gifted to Calenda by former students, families, and teachers—all of whom were impacted by their experience with her and the Reggio Emilia method.

“Everything has a place here,” reminisces Calenda. “I’m honored to keep their treasures and share in their stories.”

Rachel Briden ’16, daughter of World Language Department faculty member Mary Briden, brought this tea set back from a trip to visit family in Syria.

Libby O’Neal, who brought the Reggio Emilia method to Lincoln during her time as a Kindergarten teacher, gifted this small figurine to The Studio upon returning from a trip to India.

Maia Greer-Heffernen ’05, who interned with Calenda during her time at Lincoln, contributed this hand-blown glass vase to The Studio upon her departure.

This love rock, discovered by former student Annalise Lough ’23, is a foundational part of the Peace Circle, and inspired many more students to search for these heart-shaped pieces of nature.

Even though they never experienced The Studio as students, Hannah Glucksman ’18 and Ella Glucksman ’21 were so captivated by it when they toured Lincoln that they brought Calenda this bird’s nest to add to her collection.

This colorful addition to The Studio was a gift from former Head of School Julia Eells, who was captivated by its beauty.

15

2019 | ISSUE 1

SPOTLIGHT ON: LITTLE & LOWER

THE VALUE OF ALL-GIRLS FOR ALL BOYS Quenby Olmsted Hughes ’93 s a parent of two boys and the product of an all-girls education, Quenby Olmsted Hughes ’93 had options when it came to early childhood education, but only one school felt like the natural choice.

“Lincoln was the obvious contender, even though most people don’t automatically think of it for boys,” said Hughes. “I sent both of my boys, Reilly and Zachary, through Little School, and we loved it so much that we were heartbroken to leave.”

For Hughes, a tenured history professor at Rhode Island College, the choice harkened back to her own time on Lincoln’s campus from Grade 7 through her early graduation after Grade 11.

“It was such a joy to be a part of the community again,” said Hughes, remembering playing on the Beech Tree, and singing Simple Gifts word for word with her kids.

However, Reilly’s and Zachary’s experiences in Little School were memorable in their own right.

“It is a top-notch program in a beautiful place with some of the best and most caring teachers that

my boys have ever had,” said Hughes, who noted that sending her boys to an all-girls school was something she wished she could continue for the rest of their education.

“I honestly wish an all-girls school for boys existed. Even though Little School is coed, it’s a part of a female-first environment,” said Hughes.

“Seeing strong female role models and going to school in such an equitable environment has made a real difference for my children as they navigate the world around them. I loved sharing Lincoln with my boys.”

REGGIO EMILIA: CITIZENS OF THE PRESENT DAY hether they are six weeks or six years old, Lincoln’s littlest learners benefit from a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. At the heart of this philosophy is the compelling and powerful image of the child as a citizen of the present day, born with inherent rights and capabilities. Here, children are respected and given the opportunity to be agents of their own learning, collaborating with teachers to learn from one another in a dynamic, responsive, and innovative fashion--one that creates meaningful and lasting experiences.

Here are some examples of how Reggio Emilia is brought to life at Lincoln:

16

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

•

Play is never just play! In Little School, trust begins early, with teachers setting out provocations that encourage children to explore texture, taste, color, shapes, senses, and more.

•

From Infants to Pre-K classes, outdoor learning is second nature to Lincoln’s youngest. Forest adventures in the adjacent Blackstone Park Conservancy and other urban green spaces form the basis for natural learning, from examining different leaf shapes to building a home for bogs, to observing how shadows change with light.

•

In Nursery classrooms, teachers observe children making imaginary machines with blocks, which leads to a yearlong look at how things work. In small groups, these three-year-olds are engineering possibility by building their own loose-part machines, and digging deep into hands-on exploration of modern-day inventions, like juicers, projectors, hand drills, and robots!

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Welcome to the Club(s) At Lincoln, Middle and Upper School clubs are student-designed and student-led, allowing girls to develop new skills, explore diverse interests, or simply have fun with friends in the middle of a busy day! Here is a snapshot of our 36 clubs:

GSA

Knitting Club

2B1

GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) is a casual lunch meeting where students discuss different topics and current events pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community.

Many students want to have an opportunity to relax and release stress from school work.

Knitting is a very good way to do it. The Knitting Club has been working with Tink-Knit at Brown University for two years...they help people while having fun!

2B1 is a club devoted to the awareness, education, and celebration of diversity, inclusion, and race within Lincoln and in the greater Providence area. 2B1 leads Morgan Stone ’00 Day, a day where members inside and outside the Lincoln community come together to lead workshops and have conversations about the role of race in our society.

Girl Up

The Providence Hysterical Society

Environmental Club

Girl Up is an United Nations-affiliated club in which students fundraise and raise awareness for girls in developing countries. In clubs period, they brainstorm ideas on fundraising, design merchandise, and educate themselves on issues from around the globe, such as refugees, war crisis, child marriages, and a struggle for education.

Improv: the greatest form of performance art known to exist. Learn to be funny on the spot!

Learn how to use improv in your life, for regular, everyday things!

Environmental Club, the first high school chapter of the Rhode Island Student Climate Coalition, focuses on promoting climate change awareness and environmental justice, both at Lincoln and in the local community, through discussions, schoolwide sustainability initiatives, and an annual Earth Day event.

Quaker Council

Bujo Bunch

The Quaker Council is a coalition of students who discuss the relationship between the current Lincoln community and the Quaker values Lincoln is founded on, and try to create meaningful connections to this foundation.

A place for Lincoln girls to start, share, or work on their bullet journal. Come to find inspiration from each other and other bullet journalists. This club will help you grow, organize your life, and better yourself.

17

2019 | ISSUE 1

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

In a celebration with family and friends on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, four Lincoln School student-athletes committed to continue their impressive athletic careers and compete at Division I schools next fall. Delaney Bernier ’19 committed to row at Boston University, Margaret Czech ’19 signed her National Letter of Intent to row at the University of Wisconsin, Alison Gorriaran ’19 signed her National Letter of Intent to compete for the University of Rhode Island’s crew team, and Sydney North ’19 signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her equestrian career at Oklahoma State University.

R.I.S.E. and Shine In September 2018, four Lincoln girls showed a room of hundreds who they are, what they’re made of, and how they are already changing the world. At the first-ever R.I.S.E (Realizing Inspiration & Sustaining Excellence) Women’s Leadership Conference in Providence, an inspirational and motivational day dedicated to discussing issues of gender parity, social-economic divides, and workplace equality, Bea Goggin ’20, Logan Rinaldi ’19, Camilla Ledezma ’19, and Amaris Frias ’21 shared their perspectives during the Young Women’s Circle panel. Moderated by Head of School Suzanne Fogarty, they answered questions relevant to their lives as girls in the modern age, and received not just a standing ovation, but the R.I.S.E Conference Rising Star Award.

What advice do you have for adults mentoring or raising girls?

“Realize that the world has changed and is still changing. Think about the why. Keep an open mind. Allow yourself to be surprised.”

—Bea Goggin ’20

What is special about life at Lincoln?

“We make each other stronger. At Lincoln you see that—people have great things to say, and truly listen to each other. It’s really beautiful, and really powerful.” —Camilla Ledezma ’19

What keeps you up at night?

“Caffeine,” joked Logan Rinaldi ’19. “But more importantly I think a lot about mental health, and how to educate young women that it’s ok to not be ok.”

Why go to an all-girls school?

“When you go to Lincoln you have strong women all around you: fellow students, faculty, and staff. Here you don’t have to dim your light in order to shine.” –Amaris Frias ’21

18

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

LinColn The Five Cs of Language Learning Culture, Connections, Comparisons, Communities, Communication For World Languages at Lincoln, C-ing is believing. The five Cs of language learning—culture, connections, comparisons, communities, and communication—are at work and at play starting in Little School (French and Spanish), continuing through Lower and Middle Schools (Latin is offered in the latter), and extending through Upper School (which adds Arabic to the course catalog). Thanks to an innovative, thoughtful approach grounded in the five Cs throughout all grade levels, Lincoln girls speak up, speak out, and speak their minds in as many languages as they see fit.

Culture

Connections

Comparisons

One of the goals of the World Language department is to instill a lifelong love of cultures and languages. In Little School, students are immersed in language through dancing and singing traditional songs like “Don Alfredo Baila,” enjoying a meal, or reading together. That cultural appreciation extends all the way through Upper School—Eliza Staples ’19 recently placed third in the 2018 National Francophone Cultural Trivia Contest!

A perfect example of our interdisciplinary approach to learning, languages at Lincoln teach every subject. In Grade 8, Middle Schoolers add a different ‘S’ to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Architecture, and Math) acronym—Spanish—exploring environmental issues and finding solutions to real-world problems while deepening their fluency. In Middle School, Latin brings literacy to life, providing a concrete foundation for how to use and understand the English language, as well as laying the groundwork for professions in the medical, legal, and scientific fields.

A true exercise in empathy, students explore the language they are studying though real-world comparisons with their own. Lower Schoolers act as penpals with students across the globe, forging lasting relationships through universal commonalities. And Arabic students in Upper School regularly video conference with refugees in Lebanon to both discuss the differences in their cultures and discover what connects them.

Communities

Communication

A key tool that helps students become lifelong linguists is taking their learning beyond the classroom, participating in multiple multicultural environments. Upper School French students recently attended the state’s only performance from Senegalese-Quebecois rapper Webster during his East Coast tour; Advanced Spanish students guest starred on Poder, a local Hispanic radio station, to talk about life at Lincoln; and both US Spanish 3 Honors students and Lower Schoolers recently made ofrendas, beautifully designed decorative altars for a local Day of the Dead competition.

From two-year-olds to graduating seniors, World Languages challenge students to not just speak in a different tongue, but to think, feel, write, and imagine in one. In Little and Lower Schools, students benefit from Total Physical Response instruction, teaching based on physical movement that creates a link between speech and action. With that foundation, Middle School students put their skills to work creating video commercials to showcase their vocabulary, and in Upper School, Latin leads to creative theorizing and philosophical discussions centered around architecture, mythology, and civilization throughout history.

19

2019 | ISSUE 1

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

I of the Beholder Little and Upper School Self-portraits Lincoln’s robust Visual Arts program spans grade levels, from the smallest Little Schoolers to graduating art majors. No matter the medium, art challenges students to rethink the way they see and process their surroundings, and provides them with a dynamic tool to explore the outer reaches of their imagination. By turning their gaze inward through self-portrait, the most introspective of art forms, children of all ages learn who they are, how they want to be seen, and a powerful way to express themselves.

20

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Thank you!

Because of your support, Lincoln students engage in a wide range of extraordinary learning experiences in and out of the classroom, at home and away, and across the globe!

Make your gift to the Lincoln Fund today! www.lincolnschool.org/givetoday

These critical components of our community and classrooms wouldn’t be possible without the Lincoln Fund:

40%

+

of students receive financial aid

36

student-run clubs that allow girls to pursue their passions

120

faculty members who benefit from unique professional development

100%

of Lower Schoolers participate in the Save the Bay partnership

32

acres at Faxon Farm–the home of the Lincoln Lynx!

21

2019 | ISSUE 1

22

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

23

2019 | ISSUE 1

ALUMNA PROFILE

SHE’S YOUNG, AND SHE IS WISE. She’s smart, and she is deeply committed to continuing to learn. She has accomplished so much already, and Jasmine Hyppolite ’17 is just getting started.

“When I came to Harvard, I knew exactly what I wanted to do during my time here. I wanted to leave my mark, to make an impact while doing something meaningful. I wasn’t afraid to be the first something,” said Hyppolite, now a sophomore at the storied Ivy League school.

Only halfway through her second year, she has succeeded several times over: writing her first article as a published author, a piece for The Crimson, Harvard’s lauded, daily student newspaper; visiting her first World Wonder, scaling Machu Picchu in Peru while working on international politics with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance; and most recently, making history by being named the first-ever Director of Diversity and Outreach for Harvard’s Institute of Politics.

Such accomplishments feel right at home in a place like Harvard, which is consistently rated one of the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher education. But, reflects Hyppolite, the reality of life and learning on campus isn’t what it may seem.

“Harvard isn’t what people think it is,” she says.

“It’s easy to imagine an environment where people are hiding behind corners waiting to steal your science project when you’re not looking. And yes, it’s challenging and the students here are very driven, but the biggest theme I’ve found on campus is, perhaps surprisingly, humility.”

Hyppolite is no exception to this, listing her accomplishments with an understated, quiet confidence. And though for her the emphasis these days is much more on the confidence rather than the quiet, that wasn’t always the case.

24

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

“When I was little, I was dangerously shy,” remembers Hyppolite. “I only spoke [in class], and only when absolutely necessary. But that was, of course, before I came to Lincoln School.”

Hyppolite, who first stepped onto Lincoln’s campus as a student in Grade 4, remembers the day she found her voice. Getting ready for recess, surrounded by classmates fastening buttons and tying laces, she tested the waters with a few choice words. “‘She spoke!’ yelled one of my classmates. They were so excited, I’m not sure we even made it outside that day,” Hyppolite laughs. “That broke me of my silence, and I haven’t kept quiet since.”

Her voice echoes strongly on the Cambridge, Massachusetts campus—notably so in her 2018 article for The Crimson, “A Room Full of Mirrors: Harvard Without Affirmative Action.” In the story—a first-person commentary on an Affirmative Action lawsuit against the school—Hyppolite took a stand against color-blind acceptance. It was one of the topfive most-read articles of thousands published that year. Hyppolite, who identifies as a black and Latinx woman, is a part of the first class in Harvard’s 380year history that is majority non-white, and was tapped to write the piece because of her position as the Political Action Chair of the Harvard Black Students Association.

“That article was a defining moment for me and who I am as an individual. It was so hard to write—I was so passionate about the topic, and so scared of the backlash of publishing something that’s so heated,” said Hyppolite. “But eventually I asked myself: ‘Do I believe what I am saying?’ The answer was yes, and I realized I was ok with whatever it was that people had to say back.”

On reading the comments section, which can be a warzone of opinions under any online feature, Hyppolite shared, “As I read comments on either side of the spectrum, I found myself completely at peace, and even managed to chuckle at some while digging for new perspectives and opinions I hadn’t yet heard.

In having been away from Lincoln for a while now, I keep coming across the effects that eight years there has had on my mind and confidence. I was able to be strong about this because Lincoln gave me a chance to stand my ground and have a firm belief in something, as long as I could back it up.”

She wears her hallmark Lincoln courage well, and has learned to recognize a similar spirit in the eyes of her collegiate classmates.

“A lot of my friends here know I went to an all-girls Quaker school, and I love that it’s a defining thing about who I am,” remarked Hyppolite. “Grads of allgirls schools can recognize each other—it’s in the way you carry yourself.”

Hyppolite stands securely on a strong foundation of where she’s from, conscious about soaking up every moment and every opportunity of her academic life-but this young adult’s eyes are firmly fixed on what the future could hold.

“There are a lot of pathways from here to there, but no matter where I end up, I want to continue to evolve. I always want to be a person who is willing to speak about anything, to have a clear perspective, to embrace what I’m passionate about,” said Hyppolite.

“I have a lot of dream careers. Whatever I do, I want to have a large-scale, positive impact on people’s lives. I want my legacy to mean something.”

“ When I came to Harvard, I knew exactly what I wanted to do during my time here. I wanted to leave my mark.”

We’re sure we’re not the first to say that it already does. And we certainly know we won’t be the last.

25

2019 | ISSUE 1

26

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Lincoln School home of the Future Lincoln students are capable of anything they can imagine, and they think big. Future CEO. Future astronaut. Future rebel. Future president. Future anything they can dream. From Little School through Upper School, whatever their chosen path, there is no doubt: the Lincoln students of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.

27

2019 | ISSUE 1

2018 ALUMNAE & REUNION WEEKEND

28

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

29

2019 | ISSUE 1

30

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

31

2019 | ISSUE 1

CLASS NOTES

Class Notes are moving to once a year!

After much deliberation, we have decided to move towards including Class Notes in The Lincoln Magazine once each year, and these Notes will be published in Issue 1. With the launch of Lincoln Connect–our digital community–in March 2018, alumnae now have a daily opportunity to share updates, photos, and other exciting news, providing real-time connections and engagement.

Visit lincolnconnect.org to connect with your classmates today!

1932-1944 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1945 Harriet Jean Seaton Rosane was born on November 21, 1926, in Putnam, Connecticut, and passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, in Middlebury, Vermont. Jean grew up in Moosup, Connecticut, where her father worked for his father-in-law’s firm, The Cranska Thread Company.

Jean adored her childhood, and reflected often with great fondness on her early years in Moosup and on summer forays to family properties in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada, and Isle La Motte, Vermont. She was educated at Moosup Grammar School, Plainfield High School, Lincoln School in Providence, Rhode Island, and Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, where she majored in history and minored in Russian.

She married her husband, Robert E. Rosane, on September 17, 1949, and spent the first year of married life in Wellington, New Zealand, where she worked in the National Archive while Bob pursued a Masters in economics. Jean never stopped traveling the world, following Bob’s career in the aluminum industry with Alcan and storing up many happy memories, from Arvida (Jonquieres), Quebec, to Kitimat, British Columbia, to Mackenzie, Guyana, to Montreal, Quebec, and finally to Aix-en-Provence, France. They traveled widely in Europe, and retired to Pollença, Mallorca, and Richford, Vermont, where they had two beautiful, beloved homes. In 2008, they moved to The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, where they spent the final chapters of their lives. Jean’s great loves were her family, Mother Nature, opera, the Boston Red Sox, and the novels of Jane Austen, especially Pride and Prejudice, which she reread twice every year. She had a particular fondness for wildflowers and trees, and often recited a line she attributed to Bernard Berenson: “If I had loved my fellow man half as much as I have loved trees, I would have been called a saint.” She was an incurable romantic, could make herself understood in four languages, and had a gift for turning the many houses and apartments she inhabited throughout her life into cozy homes. Jean outlived her husband of 61 years, Bob, her three siblings, Evelyn Treiber, Isabel Baum, and Thomas Jackson Seaton, her brother- and sister-in law, Dick and Marge Rosane, and a dear friend, Bill Bertolet. She will be greatly missed by her three sons and their partners, Andrew (Elizabeth Brinkley), Douglas (Catherine Rousset), and David (Anne Lisbet Tollanes), and her four grandchildren,

Olivia, Louise, Paul, and Manny, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of life service for Jean took place at the Congregational Church in Middlebury, Vermont on November 10, 2018.

1946 Class Scribe: Lydia Edes Jewell 2435 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 email: windgramma@gmail.com

32

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Sadly, I must begin our Class Notes with the news of the death of two classmates. Joann Gifford Goodwin passed away in January 2018 in San Diego, where she had lived for a long time.

While collecting news for the winter magazine, I spoke to Janet Malone Bliss’s husband, who told me of her death this past June. During her illness, she spent time in a nursing home in Providence, where our classmate, Nancy McDowell Baldwin, resides at present. Our numbers are dwindling as we age, and it seems such a short time ago that we were all standing in our

white dresses under the big red beech tree near the front of the school.

Kathy Harrington Pillsbury is still residing in Duxbury, Massachusetts, but has left her former home for a place in the assisted living “Villages at Duxbury.” She is expecting her second great-grandchild in April. She enjoyed the lovely summer party her children arranged for her to celebrate her ninetieth birthday.

Truly, a milestone for all of us!

Nina Prescott Godwin and her husband continue to enjoy good health and still live in their home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Several of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren live quite close to them, so they have had the close-up joy of seeing them grow up.

Mary Young Jacobs still lives in her home in Barrington, and still feels the great loss of her older twin sisters. I hope to visit her when I am in Newport for Christmas with my oldest daughter’s family.

Winter has arrived in Southern California where, I am happy to say that, the horrendous fires have left my area untouched.

Having lived here for over 60 years, this has been, by far, the most terrible fire season in my memory. I spent a couple of months last winter recovering from a broken hip, but by May, was able to make a trip to Texas to see one of my grandsons graduate from Texas A&M and be commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He is becoming a helicopter pilot, following his Uncle Bill who recently retired after 31 years flying in the Army.

He joined us there with my daughter’s family to help celebrate the occasion. I am looking forward to my own ninetieth celebration in March. Lydia Edes Jewell

1947 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1948 Class Scribe: Margaret Monroe Normann 59 Highland Avenue New Hartford, CT 06057 Amy Barrett Cooper: At age 88, I’m learning how to be old. Still healthy and active mentally, but the knees hurt, the eyesight is challenged by macular degeneration, and the hearing aids aren’t perfect, but as long as I can read, use the computer, and drive, I’m happy. Tom and I still travel, visiting our five children all across the country, and we’re looking forward to a trip to Sicily in May. Santa Rosa, California has the best weather, with no mosquitoes or humidity in the summer. What could be better?

1949 It’s your 70th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Julia Paxton Barrow 13 Briarwood Circle Worcester, MA 01606 email: juliepbarrow@gmail.com Over the past few days, I have had a good time talking to those class members who were home. Most of us are leading happy and quiet lives, interrupted for some by bone surgeries, but on the whole doing well considering how old we have become!

Jean Ames Sturges is recovering from knee surgery, and has one grandchild in college and another in sixth grade.

Ann Bainton Hall’s voice on the phone is as cheerful and upbeat as always.

After a hectic return trip from Florida, Pat Chase Michaud fell in her own kitchen and is disappointed that she can’t go to her annual Christmas garden visits (she is still very involved in gardening).

Brenda Low Mann spoke of what a good time she had at Lincoln. She has many happy memories of her time there.

Jane Williams Marsello sounded great and, as she remarked, you have to laugh to get through life.

Barbara Mirando Fazzano and I probably haven’t spoken in many years but we had a nice talk. She is fortunate to have her children living nearby.

Carol Waterman Sigg called last spring and sounded very good though, because of Hans Peter’s failing health, she stays pretty much at home. As always, she is reading, and is up on what is going on in this country.

Grace Goodrich Ward is well and still works part-time (five mornings a week) for Special Olympics in Ohio, writing grants.

My news is about my recent Thanksgiving trip to Baltimore to see my five-year-old grandson who will be entering kindergarten next fall. While there, I went to a private, all-girls school holiday program (all the girls were in uniforms, though not green), and the program ended with the singing of Jerusalem, which we sang so often at Lincoln on solemn occasions. I was glad to see this tradition still going on. Soon I will head off to Mexico for my annual visit with my daughter, who recently returned from a concert tour in Thailand.

So you can see life is good for our group–quiet, comfortable, and contented. I enjoyed having the chance to talk with so many of you. Best wishes to all for a Happy New Year. Julie Paxton Barrow, Class Scribe

1950 Class Scribe: Judith Wells Fieldhouse 2520 Fairmount Road Hampstead, MD 21074 email: fieldhou6@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

33

2019 | ISSUE 1

Joanne White Miller ‘49 passed away in Carmel Valley, California on May 6, 2018, at age 86, a year-and -a-half after the passing of her husband, James R. Miller. Joanne Hope White was born on July 9, 1931 to Doris and Roger White of Barrington, Rhode Island.

Jo attended Lincoln School in Providence, and ventured west to attend Mills College in Oakland, California, graduating with a degree in history and government in 1953. She was a talented athlete and, from a young age, developed a lifelong passion for golf, tennis, and outdoor adventure.

Jo met her husband, Jim Miller of Waterloo, Iowa, on a Sierra Club hike in 1956, and they were married in 1958 while she was a graduate student in anthropology at UC Berkeley. They shared a love of hiking, skiing, and classical music. In 1959, they moved to Eagle Mountain, California, the first in a series of 17 moves following Jim’s construction project management work in the US, Venezuela, and Iran, until finally settling in Avon, Connecticut in 1981. Along the way, they raised a family of five children, born in three different countries. Jo took this peripatetic life in stride and explored the world around her with an incredible zest, sharing each discovery with her family. There was something to appreciate in the local landscape, history, art, and culture, no matter where they were.

Over the years, she embarked on a series of treks and adventures across the globe with her best friend from Mills, June Bilisoly. Together, they paddled through the rainforests of Guyana, trekked to Everest base camp in Nepal, and traveled in Asia along the ancient Silk Route.

She collected art, books, and antiques from Asia to New England–she had a great eye and appreciation for art, which she shared with her family. After he retired, Jim joined her on travels in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It was her love for golf and tennis which kept her healthy and active through her early 80’s. She was always up for an adventure with her five children and 12 grandchildren, and will be deeply missed by all.

“Our mother absolutely cherished her years at the school, and often spoke of her experience there. She considered the education she received to be extraordinary, and there is no question that her years at the school set the stage for a lifetime of curiosity and insatiable enthusiasm that she shared with her children. We are grateful.”

Joanne is pictured above surrounded by two of her Lincoln classmates–Jane Willams Marsello ’49 (left) and Ann Bainton Hall ’49 (right).

34

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

1951 Class Scribe: Diana Kane Cohen 85 Scrabbletown Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 email: dedekcohen@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1952

Class Scribe: Ann Winsor Doskow 406 Taylor Drive Claremont, CA 91711 email: doskpen@aol.com Jane Troppoli Lomas: In June, I traveled to my son George’s home in Minnesota for a bridal shower. In September, I returned for the wedding of my grandson, Chase Lomas. It was the first time in two years all of my family was together, which made this occasion extra special. In October, I became a greatgrandmother for the second time. My grandson, Dr. Derek Lomas, and his wife, Brenna, had a baby girl, Violet Grace. She joined her older sister, Scarlett. I will be going to Minnesota for Christmas to see everyone before Derek and his family move to the UK for six months. Derek is a urologist on staff at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been selected to go to the UK and learn a new protocol for prostate cancer that is not yet approved in the US. At the end of this time, he will return to the Mayo Clinic to teach his colleagues and set up a test for FDA approval. I am so proud of him. I am looking forward to a trip to Alaska in August 2019. In the meantime, I still volunteer for Hope Hospice here in Rhode Island and try to stay busy.

1953

Class Scribe: Lee Newth Roberts 66 State Street; Unit 403 Portsmouth, NH 03801 email: lnr4@comcast.net Lee Newth Roberts: Here I am again at my Mac wondering just what I should tell you all about the doings chez nous. Not particularly thrilling, but some news to add to keep you all awake and, hopefully, at least a bit interested. In June, we had a family gathering for those available who amounted to quite a crew, the most exciting ones being those from California and Annapolis. Our oldest son, Brad, and his wife, Margaret, their sons, Rod III and Reagan, and the recent addition to our growing family, the wife of Rod III–Samantha (Sam)–were all here from Santa Barbara County in California. It was a most special treat to also have Suzi, Sam’s mom, here from Annapolis to enjoy our week together and to celebrate Sam’s 24th birthday with an authentic Maine lobster feed, a real treat for all and especially for those who no longer live in New England. Summer here in Portsmouth is always a great season, as we are able to get out to walk into town with more than enough excursions to keep us busy, as well as out on the water. My latest adventure at sea ended with a huge and deep gash on my left leg caused by my disembarkation fall from a boat which we led in a flotilla out to

the amazing renovation of Wood Island Light Saving Station, a cause in which I have become happily involved. That ended the plans of my husband, Rod, and I taking a three-week vacation in Provence to stay in Aix-en-Provence, and the opportunity to visit the charming little villages of the Luberon from mid-September through early October. Such a bummer! After two, long infected rounds dealing with my left leg, I had a squamous cancer cell biopsy on my right leg and I am still recuperating from two rounds of infection on that leg. Yikes, I do know that as we, ahem “age,” our immune systems are lessened. I think mine must be in the cellar by now. So, await the next Class Notes to see what is happening to my legs or any other parts of my anatomy by then. Could be really interesting!!!

Our Edie, Edith Grossman Pearlman, was featured in The New York Times of January 4, 2015, as the celebrated winner of the New York Book Critics Circle Award for her book of short stories, Binocular Vision, published in 2011. She was also honored as one of the eleven nominees for the National Book Award and the PEN Malamud Award, and also received many other awards during her career. Edie received the Lincoln School Distinguished Service Award, presented to her by classmate and friend, Lee Newth Roberts, at the Alumnae Luncheon in 2014.

In Lee’s words, “Edie is a brilliant and modest woman, kind, thoughtful, interesting, and one who also possesses a wry sense of humor. Since she has been ill, I miss her terribly, as do many others who know and love her. I can say, in all honesty, that I feel

Edith Grossman Pearlman ’53 was featured in The New York Times in January 2015 as the celebrated winner of the New York Book Critics Award for Binocular Vision.

that Edie is the outstanding star of our class. I feel most fortunate to know her and, even more so, in her later years.”

Diana Bidden Carl: I am home in North Carolina for a short time, visiting with family, doing the Dr bit, etc. It seems I will be living in Arlington, Virginia most of the time. David will take care of the farm/B&B. My kids are great. All of them contribute to my happiness in one way or another. They all enjoy each other.

Arlington is great. Bill and I will enjoy all the advantages of the Washington, DC area, especially the arts. He is a guy I knew at Dickinson, and we both became widowed about the same time and connected at a class reunion. We both worked on Follies.

He wrote and directed, and I designed and made costumes. It is lovely to connect with someone who knows your history. He was the head of the English department at Washington and Jefferson College. Come to Washington and visit with us. We too will go abroad. We were in England last summer, and then Maine. We will be in Italy in the spring. Best to everyone!

1954 It’s your 65th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

This photo of Janet Laing Hetterly ’53 was taken on a trip to Argentina in February 2018. She followed that adventure with time in Chile, as well.

Members of the Class of 1953 gathered at The Grist Mill in the summer.

Back: Betsy Streit Mulligan, Carla Wright Eaton, Lois Brown Russell Front: Emma Dimond Brown, Lee Newth Roberts, Jane Gifford Barrows

Members of the Class of 1953–Susan Goff Ryder, Ina Dwares Wasserman, Janet Laing Hetterly, Barbara Benson O’Connor, Lee Newth Roberts, Jane Gifford Barrows, and Betsy Streit Mulligan–celebrated their 60th Reunion at Red Stripe Restaurant in 2013.

35

2019 | ISSUE 1

1955 Class Scribe: Dorothy Bird Price 570 Mast Road Plymouth, MA 02360 email: dorothybprice@yahoo.com Carol Johanson Lundin: Since I last wrote, I had my second visit to Dubai to celebrate my 80th birthday with my son, Steve, and his family. They have returned to the States which is good news. I love having them back. My grandsons are students at Moses Brown now, and are enjoying being Americans again.

My daughter, Sally, and her family are still living in Touisset, so I see them often. When they vacation, they let me tag along.

I just returned from visiting my son, Rob, and his family in Winnetka, Illinois for Thanksgiving. My travels now are with my family. I am truly blessed. I am still living in Bagy Wrinkle Cove (Warren, Rhode Island) surrounded by dear friends. Life is good!

Brenda Sherman Merchant: David and I took another river cruise on the Rhine and ended up in Paris for a couple of days.

Dorothy Bird Price: On a perfect day in August, Leighton and I drove from our home here in Plymouth, Massachusetts down to visit Peggy Paxton Blobel and Hans at their lovely, secluded summer home in Charlestown, Rhode Island. They were both so cheerfully welcoming and look in fine health, although Peggy is in the latter part of treatment for a rare illness diagnosed early enough to avoid claiming her sight. The four of us fell easily into conversation about our lives and interests.

Peggy and I had not seen one another since our Lincoln graduation, so there was much to catch up on (Lincoln

memories begin with being the only two girls in our kindergarten class). We enjoyed a short tour by car of Charlestown’s upscale waterfront center with its hotels, clubs, shops, and marina. After a cafe lunch, which was followed by walks on beach paths to observe flora and fauna, we continued our conversation back at their house. It was hard to tear ourselves away to drive home. We had such a good time!

A few weeks later, Peggy wrote that they were back home in Linden, Germany, harvesting their many apples, making great quantities of applesauce, and storing the remaining apples for winter. In August, I had given Peggy a coin/medal which commemorates the Landing of the Pilgrims in 1620. She says she enjoys it, and shows it to her German friends to impress them with our long history! Leighton and I continue to bicycle.

This past September, twenty of us chartered a small, converted barge for a week-long bicycle tour in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Leiden, Haarlem, Edam, Hoorn, in part). We visited one, especially large, windmill, which powers an antique paper-making factory. This is the only such remaining factory of many that once produced paper for documents, such as our Declaration of Independence. After the bicycle trip, some of us went back to Leiden, where we were shown around specially by members of their 2020 organization. The Dutch and the English are gearing up for celebrations of the Pilgrims’ Mayflower voyage in 1620. I continue to volunteer as a tutor for English as a second language at our library, serve as an elected member of the Plymouth Town Meeting, enjoy my book group, and continue taking piano lessons.

Martha Allen Walsh: George and I are in relatively good health.

He broke an ankle earlier in the year, which left him housebound for four months, but our daughter, Katie, arranged a trip to Florida (the Keys)–wheelchair, cast, etc. Recently, I had minor surgery. Guess once one turns 80 the body begins

Martha Allen Walsh ’55 and her husband, George, dine with their granddaughters in Florida.

Dorothy Bird Price ’55 and Peggy Paxton Blobel ’55

36

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Victoria Bachman Williams ’57 with four of her five great-grandchildren

to complicate one’s lifestyle. Summer–beach life (sun, family, etc.) with our oldest daughter at Salisbury Beach. Our two granddaughters now stay in Maine, where they have summer jobs. Grace graduated from Fryeburg Academy on Memorial Day Weekend, and is a freshman at Springfield College, enrolled in a Physician Assistant program. Caroline is a senior at Fryeburg, and has completed college applications. I volunteer one day a week in middle school literature classes at Saint Augustine School...keeps me busy. We are recovering from the Columbia Gas disaster–finally have our heat back and a new gas stove today (11/27/18, Andover, Massachusetts).

September 13 is now a memory, but many are still without heat, hot water, etc. I just found out that a relative on my husband’s side, Abby Perry, a graduate of Brown University, is employed at Lincoln in the College Counseling department– small world. Winter snow has come much too early–it’s not even December as I write. Wishing my classmates a Merry Christmas and a very healthy 2019!

1956 Class Scribe: Camille D’Ugo Pitocco 111 N. Berryline Circle The Woodlands, TX 77381 email: granyof9@aol.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1957 Class Scribes: Betsy Horton Ingraham 84 Hood Avenue Rumford, RI 02916 email: behome2@aol.com Jane Arcaro Scola 11 Bluff Road Barrington, RI 02806 email: jascola@cox.net Victoria Bachman Williams: I’ve included a photo of four of my five great-grandchildren with me on vacation in the Berkshires this past summer. On the left are Anais Vargas, 11, and Kaylee Patterson, 5, and on the right are Junior (Kenneth), 15, and Jaden Williams, 5. Kenyi Williams, 10, was unable to be present.

1958 Class Scribe: Suzanne Young Murray 33 Peaked Rock Lane Narragansett, RI 02882 email: symxmas40@gmail.com

Jane Lozon Anderson: 2018 has been busy, happy, and memorable. I’ve spent most of the year “retiring” from my business, and I’m about 90% done. In June, my daughter, Alyssa (Lincoln School’s Grade 1 teacher), married Ray England in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In July, my oldest grandchild, Alexa Anderson, married Ross McWilliams in Newport. Two very special occasions. In September, Marge Buonanno Boss and Sue Young Murray organized a wonderful two-day 60th Lincoln Reunion for several classmates. A great time! I loved seeing and visiting with those who were able to attend. Looking forward to another reunion, perhaps in 1-2 years.

Betty Grossman: Thanks to the talents, planning, and generosity of Sue Young Murray, Marge Buonanno Boss, and Marj McCaffrey DeAngelis, we had a rejuvenating 60th reunion– perfect setting (Narragansett), gourmet food, good weather, a local art gallery, a stylish women’s clothing store, and an interesting horticultural lesson by Marj. But best was the pleasure we got from each other’s company. Who ever thought a group of septuagenarians could have such a carefree weekend with so much laughter. Wish you had all been able to be there.

Marge Buonanno Boss and Sue Young Murray: The Lincoln School Class of 1958 celebrated its 60th reunion in September.

A good time was had by all. There were ten of us in attendance: Jane Lozon Anderson Marjorie Buonanno Boss Carol Cummings Marjorie McCaffrey DeAngelis Phoebe Eddy Horne Betty Grossman Nancy Boghossian Keeler Jocelyn Gray Lownes Suzanne Young Murray Meredith Marks Thayer Some stayed in Narragansett at Marge Buonanno Boss’s house and some at Sue Young Murray’s. We spent the first day at Lincoln School to catch up with all that is going on there with our star Head of School, Suzanne Fogarty. Then we headed to Narragansett for the next two days of eating, laughing, and sharing all that has been going on in our lives.

We had such a good time that many of us do not want to wait another five years for the next gathering.

One of the most special aspects about our reunions is that there are women who did not graduate with us and went on to other schools but continue to think of themselves as the Class of 1958. That speaks to the inclusiveness that women perpetuate. We were not the Mean Girls.

Come be with us the next time we plan an event. You will love being there.

Phoebe Eddy Horne: All is well with the Horne Family at the moment. The past few years have been a health challenge for me, however I think the worst is over for the moment. I have had challenges to face that I never dreamed of but have come out on the other side, Praise the Lord and thanks to the love and support of my family and friends.

We have six great-grandchildren, a set of twins in there. They are 12, eight, four, one and a half, and, two are three-year-olds.

37

2019 | ISSUE 1

Phoebe Eddy Horne ’58 and her husband, David

Phoebe Eddy Horne ’58 and her family

Ten members of the Class of 1958 celebrated their 60th Reunion in September.

Maisie, six, and Cyrus, 18 months, the grandchildren of Pat McKinnon Williams-Dernavich ’59

38

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Alice Drew Turner ’59 and Suzy Dimmitt-Rosprim ’59, playing ping pong in Westport this past summer.

Judy Austin Armknecht ’59 and her husband, Bob, on their wedding day

Life is never dull.

We have two grandsons in Los Angeles, then the other seven are close by here in Maine. One grandson is studying to be a pharmacist at UNE, where I worked for 24 years. This is exciting. I need a druggist in the family, my pill box looks like a dispensary.

David is well, but still misses working. He gets involved in many things, but mostly the veterans are keeping him busy with projects. He puts the flags up for Memorial Day, and then takes them down after Veterans’ Day. He is not 25!

1959 It’s your 60th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Judith Austin Armknecht 24 Widgeon Lane Westport, MA 02790 email: merryjudy41@gmail.com Judith Austin Armknecht: I was married to Robert G. Armknecht on July 21, 2018, at the Acoaxet Chapel in Westport, Massachusetts. My sister, Bethany Austin Jester ’62, was matron of honor, and my daughter, Wendy Kilborn ’87, was maid of honor. My granddaughter Allison Kilborn, 8, was the flower girl. I walked in to “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain Has Gone,” and we exited to “Here Comes the Sun.” Alice Drew Turner and Maxwell, and Linda Breymeier Holmes and Nobby were among our guests. In January, we embark on our “honeymoon” from San Francisco to London, four months of travel with SilverSea Cruises to Australia and New Zealand, Japan, India, Africa, and Spain, among many other destinations. So exciting!

Had a note from Debbie Bowerman Coons, who had hoped to contact Miss McGrath when she was in Nantucket. She had mailed her a note telling of her upcoming visit and sent it to her address. She was also able to confirm her phone number from a Nantucket telephone book. However, when she called the number, she learned that it had been disconnected. What a fantastic and enjoyable teacher she was for us! Does anyone have any information about her?

Linda Breymeier Holmes writes: “I am in the ‘staggering forth’ group of Lincoln School girls. This has been a year I will be glad to see in the rear view mirror. Major gut resection in June, complications followed, and it all took a while to resolve. Sold my lovely Westport house to two DC lawyers…most difficult transaction of my life. The best thing about it is that I never have to see those folks again!!! We bought a cute Cape in Padanaram (Dartmouth), Massachusetts, and are adding on to it, so I am awaiting the architect and contractor to get a move on. It’s a hurry up and wait situation. My daughter Kimberley, who also lives in Padanaram, has breast cancer, so I am staying up north this fall to see her through her initial stages of chemo. Not so much fun for her. She shaved her head, claims it’s ‘liberating,’ and marches on. She’s a brave, strong girl, and I am very proud of her spirit. Here’s to a very much better 2019!!

Suzy Dimmitt-Rosprim and David were in Westport for a summer visit, and she was able to see Alice Drew Turner

twice. Evidently they had some hilarious ping-pong games with balls bouncing off the walls. “But we got better the more we played. We felt like we were 14 again and time had not passed a day. What a bond we still have, and we still giggle with feeling! Some things never change–how nice is that? By the time the class notes show up, our family will add a seventh grandchild, and it’s a boy. No name as I write this, but we are thrilled to have a boy since we are blessed with five girls. Our one grandson, Jackson, now 15, is very glad to have a boy cousin at last. This new little boy is the second child for my son, Chad, and his husband, Adam, birthed by the wonderful surrogate who also gave birth to Nina, their now 2-year-old daughter. Wonders of science that this can even happen. While writing this, I got a call from Susan Lynch Ruddy from Indonesia, checking to see if we are all right due to the massive fires here in California–two separate fires, one about 90 miles from us in Northern California, and one in Malibu in Southern California. So far we have not been touched by the increasing wildfires out here, but we do live with a new paranoia that it could happen anytime. Thanks for your loving call, my dear pal Susie! David and I are well and healthy, thank heaven!“ Alice Drew Turner writes: “Just sold our house and plan to build a house for old people in our neighborhood. Kids and grands are all doing well. We’re so lucky to have them all living nearby.”

Pat McKinnon Williams-Dernavich’s granddaughter, Maisie (Margaret), is six, and her grandson, Cyrus, is 18 months. They are the children of her son, Todd, who has been reelected as DA in Asheville, North Carolina.

1960 Class Scribe: Jacquelyn Savoie Medina 13 Stryker Lane Clinton, NY 13323 email: jamedina@hamilton.edu Nancy Rapelye Godfray sends this news: Tom and I took our second barge trip in France (this time on the southern Burgundy canal) in June and had a great time–only eight of us plus captain and crew on board–all close friends.Highly recommend this way of travelling. I had a knee replacement last December, and am still feeling effects–anybody else in the class with foreign parts?

I am still painting–currently pastels– and have one exhibited in Boston this fall through the Providence Art Club.

Our grandsons are 16 and 19! Where did the years go?

Hope everyone is well and enjoying retirement.

Our very busy and travel-ready classmate, Martha Kay Mann, is still on the go with her husband, Phil. She writes: “So another year is fast coming to an end. 2018 has been another good year. We understand truly how blessed we are and we are trying very hard to stay in good health. We do not need or want for anything. We know the day will be good as we get out of bed each morning and are “vertical.” That is a very positive step.

39

2019 | ISSUE 1

Phil is much better than I about walking regularly. There are only a very few days in the year that he does not take 10,000+ steps. Yep! He has his trusty Fitbit. We both continue our volunteering.

Travel in 2018 was just outstanding: Southwestern China, Mongolia, and the Lake Baikal region of Russia, followed by The 5 Stans in Central Asia. Both of these trips were designed to travel The Silk Roads–north, south, east, and west–through deserts and across mountain ranges–just the way the caravans traveled. Each day was a major history and geography lesson, but in real time. Mrs. G would have loved each and every day.

2019 appears to be another exciting year for international travel. We will explore Sri Lanka and Southern India in February (this trip was cancelled in 2018, as I had a reaction to medication); French Polynesia and the Cook Islands are scheduled for June. Then off to Churchill, Manitoba in late autumn to experience the polar bears.

So we move ahead each day. Not much grass grows under our feet. Keep moving, is our motto. We wish everyone the very best.”

Happy wedding news from Charlotte Greason Hayes: We plan on spending much more time in Rhode Island next year.

Spending more time with children and grandchildren seems very attractive to us. Our big news this year is that we happily announce the marriage of our daughter Suzanne Hayes ’87 to Chet Trossman. We celebrated at the Dunes Club, where there were many Lincoln friends along with many of Suzanne’s friends in attendance. They live in Washington D.C. That is it for this year. Happy Holidays to all!

Ginny McKinnon Dernavich writes: “I am happy to report that life here is good, notwithstanding the adjustments required to being a little older. We spent the winter months in Florida, enjoying the weather and the opportunity to work on our golf games. Paul’s brothers and sister are all living there (my sister, as well, is a snowbird), so we get some much-valued family time. Come summer, we enjoy our biking time and trips to the Cape to visit friends. In July, we met our son, Jeff, and his family in Kentucky, where we visited the Noah’s Ark and Creation Museums. Fascinating. We love our nights at Tanglewood in the Berkshires, and we ended the summer with a few days in Nantucket. We just spent the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City with our son, Drew, my sister, Pat, and her husband, Rod (Paul’s brother...I know...I know!), and my niece, Katie, up from Texas. We ate our way through the week and visited every jazz place we could find in Brooklyn. Our main goal was to try to stay warm in that record-breaking cold while taking in the city. When ours and their schedule permits, we invade our son’s home in Atlanta for a visit. We have the greatest daughter-in-law who actually makes us feel like we are welcome and not a burden to bear. We have two grandchildren there (Lindsey 16, and Carter, 14), and cherish every minute with them. It’s such a blast to watch our grandchildren grow up AND watch our son cope with the teenage years...haha...how well WE remember those days. I hope all is going well with the rest of my classmates as we live “the golden years.” Still can’t believe they are here!”

Martha Curit Hough has been on the go and painting beautiful pictures. She writes: “The Houghs escaped the summer heat of Savannah this year, with two chances to enjoy cooler climates.

First, a fabulous week in Alaska with UNCruise–aboard a small boat exploring the South East from Juno to Ketchikan. Then we headed to Rhode Island for a month in our old

Martha Curit Hough ’60 and Whitney Hough Wiener ’86 at the opening of “The Phantom” before the curtain rise in October 2018

“Ketchikan Rooftops” by Martha Curit Hough ’60, completed at the painting workshop with Jossy Gray Lownes ’58

40

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Martha Curit Hough ’60 and her hubby at the Sawyer Glacier in August 2018

The grandchildren of Georgia Smith Regnault ’60

neighborhoods of Matunuck and Saunderstown. It was so good to be “home” for a while, even though we are very happy here in Savannah. While we were up north, I was able to have a wonderful, albeit short, visit with my sister Barbara Curit Thorp ’55 and her daughter, Betsy, in Ithaca.

In mid-October, The Landings Art Association welcomed Jossy Gray Lownes ’58 to lead a fabulous two-day painting workshop. Jossy is a wonderful teacher and so much fun to be with. Her workshop received rave reviews from all who participated. Fast forward a few weeks, and I was off to New York City. Whitney Hough Wiener ’86 flew in from Houston, and I from Savannah, for a mother/daughter celebration of her 50th birthday. We “did it all”–such a very special few days that I will remember forever. Neither of us had been to New York for nearly 15 years, so you can imagine our delight! We were real tourists. No shopping, and no stopping…just lots of walking and exploring, enjoying every minute from morning til night!

As the holidays approach, we think about all of our many blessings that far overshadow the inevitable challenges of aging. Sending every best wish to all of our classmates and their families for a new year filled with an abundance of good health and happiness, mutual respect for all people, and peaceful resolution of differences, at home and around the world.”

Virginia White Wilson reports gratitude: “For being reminded of the influence and foundation Lincoln School gave to my life.

For perspective only available by having lived 76 years!

For people who have journeyed with me, for the long and short of it, each making a difference.

And for those who work to remind us we are profoundly connected: the religious, family, teachers of all kinds, and The Lincoln Magazine workers.

Thank you!”

And thank you, Virginia, for such a lovely reminder for what we all should be thankful and grateful for in our lives.

Georgia Smith Regnault says hello and sent a picture of her grandchildren…very Dutch!

A few words from your scribe, Jacquelyn Savoie Medina: All is well with my family, for which I am grateful. Jeremy and I are taking our ninth river boat cruise in May, this time to Southeastern Europe on the Danube. I am still working full-time in the Art History Department at Hamilton College, while my husband is semi-retired, teaching a couple of courses a year in the Spanish Department. Our health is good…no complaints except the usual aches and pains that go along with being in one’s seventies! No foreign parts as of yet!

Two of our eight grandchildren are sophomores in college...

Sayle at Duke, and Hope at Hamilton. Beautiful, grown-up young 20-year-olds now! My youngest granddaughter is three– thinking about preschool–so we have a range of grandkids!

1961 Class Scribe: Sherry Gardner Cameron 9543 E. Cavalry Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262 email: thecamerons@prodigy.net Nancy Hayes Golden took her daughter, who lives in North Carolina, on a tour of Lincoln before they headed to New York to see an opera. Nancy still lives in Wellfleet on the Cape. For the past few years, she has spent her summers taking care of the gardens at a nearby resort.

Pat Robbins Bogash and Eddie celebrated their 48th anniversary in August. In the past few months, they enjoyed a surprise visit from a friend who lives in the Czech Republic and another visit from a friend who moved back to the Philippines four years ago.

Linda Clave wrote that she is still performing live with a group of musicians. This past summer she had an exhibit at the Stacy Adams Arts Building in Brockton. In September, she performed at the Poets’ Theater, Center for the Arts at the Somerville Armory.

Carol Fish Scott is teaching “English to Speakers of Other Languages” at the Genesis Center. Her students speak French and Spanish. Her hobby is collecting paintings and photography of two little-known artists: Mabel Lisle and Arthur Swager. She rescued their works to share with the world.

Marilyn Fera Nereo and George are taking courses at Columbia after traveling this summer. In their spare time, they take their grandchildren to hockey, horseback riding, and many cultural events in New York City. Their daughter and her husband ran in the New York City Marathon.

Nancy Hill Joroff and Michael were at their Colorado home in June when they had to evacuate for ten days due to a massive wildfire. Fortunately, their home was spared. They drove back to their Massachusetts home in November. Michael is now retired, but he made several overseas consulting trips, including one to Dubai.

Sherry Gardner Cameron and Dave spent a month in Europe in the fall, including a two-week Western Mediterranean cruise which visited many ports.

1962 Class Scribe: Nancy Robinson Van Tuyle 192 S. Orange Grove Boulevard; Apt. 302 Pasadena, CA 91105 email: ntuyle@sbcglobal.net Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

41

2019 | ISSUE 1

Pat Robbins Bogash ’61 and her husband, Eddie

Linda Clave ’61

1963 Class Scribe: Mary Whitaker Taber 8 Maynard Street Westborough, MA 01581 email: marytaber88@gmail.com Mary Whitaker Taber: In September, our class was represented at our 55th Reunion by Bliss Matteson, Carolyn Hazard, Barbara Buxton Crouchley, Suzy Fanger Marcus (accompanied by her husband), and me (Bliss and Carolyn are happily retired). On Friday, we heard from a panel of students, teachers, and Head of School Suzanne Fogarty about Lincoln life today–very compelling! And three of us attended the Alumnae Luncheon, sitting with current seniors and listening to the amazing stories of three award-winning alumnae! On Saturday evening, we enjoyed drinks and apps outside with other classes and then dinner in a classroom with ourselves! Very fun and we wish you all could have been there.

Susie Pearson Moore had helped our committee in the planning stages, but ended up with a conflict with a planned cruise. She is still very active as an award-winning realtor in Kingston, Rhode Island. Liz Freeman signed up, but was unable to come at the last minute as her mom died. The following week, several of us attended her mom’s memorial service at Swan Point, including Bliss, Barbara, Lucy Grosvenor, Connie Chesebrough, and me. In other news, I had dinner with Lulu Goff Hart in Westport last summer, catching up on news. She is still working and living in DC, and just sold a house and moved to smaller quarters. From Facebook, I see that Fayre Curtis Stephenson is still enjoying being the pastor at a Unitarian Church in northern Vermont, and Barbara spends winters in the Caribbean, tagging turtles with her husband,

42

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

A painting by Linda Clave ’61

Marliyn Fera Nereo ’61’s daughter and sonin-law at the New York City Marathon

Steve, for research. Also, Mardi Wagner Newman posts many adorable photos of her seven adored grandchildren! Lynne Laurans Levinson spends part of each year in Aspen, Key West, and Scottsdale. Her son, Drew, his wife, and their two kids just moved to Nashville and love it. Her other son, Matt, and his wife live in Philly and just welcomed their third daughter. She loves spending time with all of them, and they are all coming together in Key West for holidays. She says, “Growing older is not fun but life is good.” In October, Betsy Doherty Ray and Frank were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in France and had the opportunity to stay with Karla Silverman Taudin and her husband, Claude, at their country house in Brittany. They had a wonderful visit. Karla and Claude are very well, and enjoy their life divided between Paris and Brittany. I continue to love working, both as Director of the Pastoral Counseling Centers of Massachusetts and as a social worker for a local foundation. I also live close enough to see my two little granddaughters weekly.

1964 It’s your 55th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribes: Gail Auslander Ginnetty ’64 46 Sefton Drive Cranston, RI 02905-3717 email: gginn@aol.com Deborah McMillen PO Box 63 Eliot, ME 03903 Susan Willis-Reickert and Erick have just returned from a three-week trip to India, including a tiger safari. They travel

constantly, and last year went to Australia and New Zealand, where Erick spoke to the Sydney Royal Yacht Squadron about his book Sail the World: How to Circumnavigate the Globe, which he did in his own yacht. Recent trips were to Russia, China, and Tibet. They live in London, England, Palm Beach, Florida, and Michigan.

Margaret Perry Clossey has won Distinguished Service Alumni of the Year at Case Western Reserve University.

Everywhere she has lived, Margaret has helped address the needs of vulnerable populations. Her husband, William M. Clossey Jr., is a retired executive whose work periodically required the family to relocate. “With each move,” she recalls, “I looked for a volunteer commitment where I felt I was serving others and which I found personally rewarding.”

A graduate of Flora Stone Mather College with a degree in political science, Margaret has been especially devoted to assisting abused and neglected children. She first became involved in this cause while living in Los Angeles County, where she learned that children who had been removed from their families were housed in a former detention center while awaiting placement in foster care. She volunteered for, and eventually became board president of, United Friends of the Children, an organization whose members visited these Betsy Doherty Ray ’63 and Karla Silverman Taudin ’63 enjoy a visit in France.

youngsters regularly, providing emotional support and donating amenities to make the facility seem less institutional.

Later, in Chicago, Margaret became a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), speaking in court for the best interests of children who had experienced neglect or abuse.

She also joined the boards of Illinois Action for Children, which sponsored the local CASA program, and the Juvenile Protection Agency, a private social service organization. She continued as a CASA volunteer in Morristown, New Jersey, where she and her husband now live. In addition, she has been active in the Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center for the past 18 years.

Gail Auslander Ginnetty: Early last summer, I visited Lincoln with my niece, Dianna, along with my sister-in-law and my brother. It was such fun showing her where I went to school.

She started first grade in the fall at the Aguinaldo International School, located in Manila in the Philippines where she and her family live. Her list of subjects is quite daunting : English, math, science, technology, civics, Filipino, Mandarin, art and music.

On Wednesday, PE class is swimming. I’m planning my next trip to visit them in March when Dianna will be celebrating her seventh birthday. I hope she’s not planning to practice her Mandarin with me.

The Class of 1963 celebrated its 55th Reunion in September.

Gail Auslander Ginnetty ’64 visits Lincoln with her niece, Dianna.

The granddaughters of Mary Whitaker Taber ’63

Mary Jane Benedetto Brower ’66 and her husband

43

2019 | ISSUE 1

1965 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1966 Class Scribe: Deborah Devaney Barton 14 Echo Drive Barrington, RI 02806 email: devaney@jedbarton.com

Debbie Sistare is still happily enjoying grandparenting. She has one grandson in school and a 15- month-old granddaughter.

Lots of bonding going on.

Karen Estes has been learning all about Omaha (!), since her daughter and her family recently moved there. She spent the 2018 holidays with them. Back in Rhode Island, she is busy with tennis, golf, Mahjong, and numerous other activities. She has enjoyed frequent encounters with other Lincoln alumnae who live or visit locally.

Pat (Trisha) Noon writes from her new address in Michigan: I am very happy with the apartment that I am in, closer to my sister. Miss being in Florida, but I’m settling down easily. Doing a lot of reading and seeing movies in this much colder climate, but happy to be closer to (sister) Jennifer. Keeping in touch with many friends on Facebook.

Pam Vose Voss is happily enjoying her five granddaughters.

She and Peter took the two oldest (17 & 15) on a spectacular trip and safari in South Africa and Botswana. Seth’s family consists of these two girls, and new baby, Liv, 1. Alexis is the mother of two girls, ages 10 and 8. Lots of wonderful travel and time spent in either New Hampshire or Georgia for the Voss family.

Mary Jane Benedetto Brower: We have permanently moved to Vero Beach, Florida. My husband retired recently, and here we are! Major house renovation for the last nine months, but we moved in for Thanksgiving and somehow it all came together.

Celebrated my 70th as we all have. Now on to wedding plans for my daughter in April. Best to all.

Judi Kellenberger Stella is enjoying retirement with lots of travel, now for fun and not work. She recently sold her condo and moved to West Dennis, where she is in the process of building an in-law suite at her daughter’s home. Her four children surprised her with an early 70th birthday party, where the whole family gathered to her great joy.

Mary “Flair” Bogan managed to escape the unexpected early snowstorm in Rhode Island just before Thanksgiving. She was designated a Premier Advisor for Wells Fargo, and was rewarded with a wonderful trip to South Beach, Miami.

Deborah Devaney Barton: Response this time to my pleas for news was outstanding. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

Martha Scott continues to enjoy life on San Juan Island (north of Seattle). She has been spending time in New Mexico during the winter, where she has discovered the joys of watercolors. Retirement has been fun. Martha”s two daughters are in Chicago and Seattle, where they live busy lives, but visits are a great joy.

Susan Eastwood Ashton writes from Arizona about her life with a retired husband...adjusting to his altered career and newfound interests. Travel had been a big part of 2018 for them, with trips east, as well as to many of the western national parks. Still busy with church choir and botanical artistry.

Barbara Edwards Diamond has sold her vacation home in Tucson, and has decided to live full time in Maine. A new grandmother, she is enjoying visiting with her granddaughter in Maryland. Travel this year also included a trip to Prague.

Nancy Ball Ratner has been busy managing home and household, both in Illinois and in Maine. Both children live nearby, and have thrived in rewarding careers. Her twin grandsons (age seven) are a constant joy. Nancy still enjoys riding her horse, and does so as often as possible. Turning 70 brings lots of changes, but still has many blessings to celebrate in life.

Mary Delano is in the midst of determining her “retirement.” As owner of a tax preparation and accounting business, she has

44

had a wonderful career, but is thinking about selling it. Lots of travel has been a great part of her year, as she visits family and friends from her home in California to all points on the map.

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

I continue to stay as busy as ever. My gardening has suffered because of the annual spring invasion of nesting turtles from our lake (about 45 that we actually see) who lay eggs. Days later, raccoons arrive to further disrupt the flower beds. They are winning. Ned and I took a wonderful trip to Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Arches, Bryce, Zion, Badlands, Hoover Dam, and finally ended up in Vegas. Summer is filled with more golf than ever and several girls’ golf trips to fabulous courses during colder months. And yet the greatest fun is with our boys and, especially, the granddaughters. This Thanksgiving they both wanted me to teach them to knit. So much fun!

I am happy to say that hearing from all of you has been great.

Since we’re all 70-ish now, there were recurring themes of physical changes and the sadness of lost friends and relatives.

With time comes a certain amount of drama, but blessings achieve even greater importance. I’m happy to include you all in my list of blessings. Much love…Debby

1967 Class Scribe: Joyce Hoffacker 1893 N. Jantzen Avenue Portland, OR 97217 email: joyhoffacker@yahoo.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

The Class of 1968 celebrates its 50th Reunion with brunch at the CAV restaurant in Providence.

1968 Andrea Christensen Lacey: Moved back to San Antonio in October after 29 absent years. Downsized from a five- to twobedroom. Having lots of fun dreaming up storage options.

Darla Middlebrook: What have I been doing lately? Well, I retired from my work as a speech pathologist in 2009, and am continuing to work my new career as a voice actor specializing in audio book narration. More than 45 audio books narrated and published, so far. Generally good reviews from authors.

Also keeping busy with volunteer work here in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan at the hospital and in a couple of retirement homes. Preparing for the holiday season and otherwise chilling out with my new Bengal cat.

Cathy Brown: A few weeks after our 50th reunion, Nancy Rego Moger and I embarked on a Mediterranean cruise. We had a fabulous adventure! We truly lucked out with the wonderful October weather. We went to several ports that neither of us had traveled to before. We joked that we needed to take a current geography course, as there are new countries and different borders. We started with a land stay in Rome, and were surprised how crowded it was for October. We could hardly get up to the edge of the Trevi Fountain to throw a coin in it because of the massive crowds. We then began our ocean travels to the Amalfi Coast of Italy where we chose to spend the day in Sorrento, and then the next day sailed on to Taormina and Messina, Sicily, which was our favorite port of this cruise. We enjoyed our days at sea, for we needed relaxing days to recoup from the very early morning port calls we occasionally had. Kotor, Montenegro was our second most favorite port, and Dubrovnik, Croatia was our third favorite port. We got a chance to practice our very rusty French in Corsica andAix-en-Provence. We also spent a day in Corfu. Our cruise disembarked In Barcelona. We only had 1 1/2 days in Barcelona, but we were able to see a lot in the short amount of time that we had because of our pre-planning. Barcelona is such a lively city with lots to see and do.

Nancy Rego Moger ’68 and Cathy Brown ’68 have dinner in Rome before embarking on their Mediterranean/Adriatic Cruise. years since our graduation. Fourteen members of our class returned to campus for Reunion Weekend. For some classmates, it was their first time being back to campus or seeing any of their classmates since graduation. Everyone truly seemed to enjoy themselves, and were happy that they came back to Lincoln for reunion. Classmates connected with classmates that they really didn’t know when they were Lincoln students. Vida Yovanovich Meade came the furthest, as she still lives in Mexico. Christine Ressler Weinberg came from Florida, and Linda Bienenfeld Cherney came from Colorado.

Everyone else was within driving distance from school. Our French exchange students, Christine Grimaud Koenig and Genevieve Bos, who both still live on the French Riviera, were disappointed that they were not able to make it to this reunion, as they have been back to many other class reunions.

The reunion started with several classmates attending the Alumnae Luncheon on Friday. On Friday night, there were just four from the class that enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Waterman Grille. On Saturday, we had a bigger group for lunch and we just had a casual lunch at the end of the Boulevard at Antonio’s. We then departed for a tour of Providence. Because of time constraints, we had to cut the tour a little short. We used our bluetooth-enabled phones, so the first and second car could hear the tour that I conducted. We then made it back to school in time for our class tour of Lincoln. We all marveled at the changes, and enjoyed seeing the new buildings that had been built since our graduation. We had a lively class dinner on campus, with lots of fun reminiscing. We concluded the weekend with a fabulous brunch at CAV. Many promised that they would definitely try to make the next big reunion for our class, and some classmates said they would even be willing to travel for our biannual informal class get-togethers that we have been doing for the past four years, usually in the spring and fall. For those of you who didn’t make it back to campus for this reunion, you were truly missed and you missed a fun time (Cathy Brown, Linda Bienenfeld Cherney, Clara Read, Nancy Rego Moger, Chris Ressler Weinberg, Edie Gattis Colonero, Penny Guy Morgan, Vida Yovanovich Meade, Leslie Smith Hatch, Ronnie Bernon Gallina, Cheryl Manelis Smith, Debbie Lisker, Carol (Cookie) Israel, and Michele Gariepy attended).

Our class truly had a hard time believing that it had been 50

45

2019 | ISSUE 1

1969 It’s your 50th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Karen “Taffy” Wells 5620 N. Hudson Street Portland, OR 97203 email: taf@gci.net Angela Gilbert Weber: My news is boring. I am close to completion of an MFA at The San Francisco Art Institute. My prior graduate degree was an MBA from Wharton in 1979.

Both degrees were interesting to me while I was enrolled as a student, and the subject matter, within both degrees, remains so. These days it’s no longer finance, but rather animation and painting. After this latest degree is finished, I will apply for yet another program. Lifelong learning is invigorating, and I encourage our classmates to consider another graduate degree. It’s much more interesting at our age than it was when we were younger. Plus we know a lot more. That being said, I am usually mistaken for faculty, and am forty years older than the next oldest graduate student. I hate it when there are no chairs and I have to sit on the floor!

Gail Eastwood-Stokes reports good news on two fronts.

After being diagnosed with GCA last year and undergoing a disastrous surgery to help it early in 2018, she is improving at a good rate, still in physical therapy but appreciative of every step she takes and every small victory on the road to full recovery. Best of all, she has returned to her writing career, and is releasing her first new book in 16 years in mid-December, another Regency romance titled Lord of Misrule (by Gail Eastwood). She loved getting together with a small group of classmates this past summer at Roz Rustigian’s in Providence, and is looking forward to seeing a lot more classmates at the 50th reunion in 2019!

Leslie Ricklin Wells writes that her daughter gave birth to a son in September. And that, “Twice a year, my husband and I make trips to Louisiana to visit our son and his family. This fall, we made side trips through Cajun country and a few National Wildlife Refuges, and visited San Antonio, Texas with a tour of The Alamo. I loved seeing a few of our classmates at Roz’s delicious evening dinners this summer.” Congratulations, Leslie!

Gogo Ferguson continues her passion of designing from nature and casting in gold and silver. Her designs at Gogo Jewelry are sold throughout the U.S. and many other countries.

She resides between Cumberland Island, Georgia, Martha’s Vineyard, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she works in her stores or on her new designs. Her husband, David Sayre, an artist in his own right, partners in many projects they are involved in, as well as being the perfect partner in life. With great pride, their daughter, Hannah, has taken her jewelry design with precious stones and gold to a magnificent level. She resides in Valencia, Spain with her husband and their son, Ronan. She writes, “My years at Lincoln were tough years for me personally, however I will say that it was because of my time there that I gained a wealth of experiences that made me successful in my life. Lincoln gave me confidence, structure, and the ability to be an independent thinker. Lincoln

46

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

and my teachers, particularly my amazing art teachers, sent me into my life with the necessary tools to believe that I could accomplish my goals. I had the honor and pleasure to see my dear friend and roommate, Hope Freeman Hudner, at my jewelry exhibit at the New Bedford Whaling Museum before she passed. I believe they put us together as roommates to instill some positive motivation in me! Hope did just that and more. I marveled at her brilliance, her beauty, and her ability to have fun...she lifted me with encouragement to work hard at school (which wasn’t easy for me) and to walk with pride in myself. So here’s to Lincoln and to all the experiences it gave me! If anyone is on Martha’s Vineyard in the summer/ fall, please come see me at the store or come to my beautiful Cumberland Island.”

Karen Wells: Thanks, GoGo, for reminding us of our beloved classmate, Hope, who we loved. I appreciate your words about Lincoln as well, as it shaped me too and, to this day, I love the caring friends and faculty who instilled in me a strong sense of feminism and were wonderful role models. I spent two weeks in Rhode Island this fall for my nephew’s wedding and my aunt’s memorial. It’s such a great state and brings back all kinds of memories. I spent an afternoon with Susan Littlefield, who has a pack of the luckiest rescue dogs on the planet.

I know we all send our condolences to Rebecca Selle Johanson, who lost her mother and brother in close proximity last spring/summer.

I look forward to our 50th in the fall, and hope to see many of you.

1970 Class Scribe: Mary Counihan Livingston 60 Wharf Street Nahant, MA 01908-1628 email: mdlivingston@comcast.net Dearest Friends, 2018 shall be the year emblazoned in my memory as the year when I manifested five enlarged kidney stones and when I moved my household from our beloved home of thirty-five years to a smaller hilltop sanctuary just up the road apiece. Having successfully negotiated those two mighty milestones, all else by comparison feels like I’m sailing through whipped cream! I wish each one of you a most blessed holiday season and a bountifully healthy New Year with my Love ~ Missy Taylor Mary Counihan Livingston: Greetings, classmates! This past summer, our daughter, Schuyler, was married at the St. George’s School chapel to Philip Doyle of Washington, DC. It was a spectacular July day and a very happy occasion for my husband, Dunbar, and me. I am looking forward to wonderful news from all of you. Remember, our 50th reunion is in 2020.

It’s not that far away.

Mary Counihan Livingston ’70’s daughter, Schuyler, on her wedding day

1971 Class Scribe: Charlotte Matteson 10 Maize Drive Charlestown, RI 02813-3910 email: charrmat@verizon.net

Carol White Wolfe ’71 and her husband

Bristol parade. My husband and I had a lovely lunch with Jocelyn Manelis Regenbogen in July. Melissa Buckley Jones and I are in frequent touch.

Melissa and her husband, Michael, have relocated to Maggy Valley, North Carolina from Naples, Florida.

Carol White Wolfe: It has been such fun to reconnect with Lincoln peeps on FB...I love seeing pictures of your families!

We have retired to Hilton Head, South Carolina. We followed my parents down here, and I felt especially blessed to be able to help care for them as they declined in health. Some of you may remember that they called each other Angel...and they died six weeks apart. We have three grandchildren and two rescue dogs, and have decided we live in a wonderful spot in the country. Our door is always open, and I would love to see any of you if you are passing through!

Arlene Tate Schuler: I continue to practice law at my firm in Newton, and probably will continue for the foreseeable future (it’s good for the brain!). In October, I took a trip to Oahu to visit a friend for 10 days and it was a good rest. I see Debbie Dobbins from time to time, and we recently spent a few nights at the Weekapaug Inn (courtesy of Debbie and her winning bid for this at a charitable event). It was quite luxurious. Debbie and I also climbed Mount Monadnock this fall–we unintentionally took the hardest trail and lived to talk about it!

My beloved horse, Fet, is 28 years old and doing well. We will be celebrating 25 years together this coming January. Time flies!!

1972

1973

Class Scribe: Ann Burkhardt 132 Hope Street Bristol, RI 02809-2048 email: aburkhardtotd@gmail.com

Linda Mauro Peck: I thoroughly enjoyed my 45th reunion with classmates–Jill Stevens Moss, Amy Kirkman Sweet, Meg Hartman Nichols, Kathy Kiely Seifert, Lee Trowbridge Patterson, Rhinda Cote, Betsy Bishop Harker, and Cathy Cook Holstrom. It was fabulous to have it on site at Lincoln School.

We are all looking forward to keeping in touch via Lincoln Connect. Staunton and I still live in Summit, New Jersey, and are still working full-time. We are enjoying a second home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, where we spend our holidays and summer vacations. Sarah, (eldest daughter), is a PhD candidate at Teacher’s College, Columbia University; Lizzy (middle daughter) is a Community Member at Chapel Haven in New Haven, enjoying her independent life; and Caroline (youngest daughter) lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Rob Love, and works at American Express. Rob works for Well Partner, a CVS Health Company.

Ann Burkhardt: We had a spousal death of Mark Matusak, husband of Suzanne Brower Matusak. Also, Steve Fritch, the former spouse of Nancy Elson Fritch, passed away.

I have been hard at work developing a post-baccalaureate, entry-level occupational therapy doctorate program at Johnson & Wales University. It is housed in the Academic Center (the former Gladdings Department Store) at the corner of Westminster and Matthewson Streets. We are admitting our first class to start in June 2019.

I make a point to be in touch with classmates. Wendy Heckman, Cathy Ambler, and I were together on July 4 at the

47

2019 | ISSUE 1

The Class of 1973 celebrates its 45th Reunion.

Kathleen NcNally Saville ’74 in Islamabad, Pakistan

Ana Marsden Fox ’76 and her granddaughters

Cindy Hyatt Shorris ’78’s three children

Jennifer Considine Mauran ’78’s daughter, Brooke, on her wedding day

1974

1975

It’s your 45th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Cynthia Leonard Damon: After twenty years, we sold our Providence communication and print business and I applied my digital and social media marketing skills to real estate. I am a Realtor® with RE/MAX Flagship in Narragansett. I still live in Jamestown (remember the Grade 6 picnic in Jamestown?). My daughter, Mackenzie Damon ’09 also lives in Jamestown. My husband, Paul, passed away a couple of years ago. I continue to be a passionate and dedicated Lyme disease and tick-borne disease activist and advocate.

Dear all, 2018 was a good year for travel. In February, I bought a Pacific Seacraft Dana sailboat in New Bern, North Carolina.

I had a great summer sailing on the Neuse River. Midsummer, I flew to Islamabad, Pakistan, where I gave a creative writing workshop for the US Embassy’s Access alumni program for the second year in a row. In August, I returned to Cairo, Egypt, where I’ve lived and worked for the past 21 years. I haven’t connected with anyone from Lincoln in person lately, but I always enjoy following Jeanne McHenry Helma, Martha Barrows, and Punky Acciardo Davis on Facebook. - Kathleen NcNally Saville

48

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

1976 Ana Marsden Fox: I am happy to write that I have been blessed to still continue what I have always been passionate about–to create, to present, and to preserve the art of classical ballet with my mom, 81-year-old prima ballerina Herci Marsden. She and I, as well as my daughter, Shana, continue to teach/train students at our Brae Crest School of Ballet. I, as executive director of The Ballet of RI, continue to produce performances and work with many artists in the community several times a year. I have two granddaughters, Hudson and Anika. At the young age of four, Anika auditioned to be in the ballet Coppelia, and made her on-stage debut on November 30! So yes, we are four generations of dancers! I love bumping into my old school friends, and just love that Facebook makes it possible to see those that are far away. Side note–I love teaching several Lincoln School girls ballet at my school!

1977 Class Scribe: Diana Carney Caty 1 State Street Guilford, CT 06437-2726 email: Diana.caty17@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1978 Class Scribe: Cynthia Hyatt Shorris 19 Kingsbury Street Wellesley, MA 02481-4844 email: cshorris@gmail.com Jennifer Considine Mauran: I have a grandson named William Robert Mauran who is now two-and-a-half. My daughter, Brooke, got married to her husband, Greg Ogar, in September. I purchased a second home in Scottsdale, Arizona, which I now live at five months a year. All is well.

Cindy Hyatt Shorris: I have a full house, temporarily. My two older kids (ages 24 and 22) have moved home, which is awesome. It won’t last long, but I love having three kids (youngest is 10) at home. I am back to work as a school psychologist after taking about eight years off. I am trying to squeeze in my picture book writing and watercolor painting, but it’s not easy. I had a blast at our reunion. Love you, classmates! oxox

1979 It’s your 40th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Liz Glassie Doucette 7 Touro Park West Newport, RI 02840 email: lizgdoucette@gmail.com Kerry Kasegian: I attended the 100th year CSRI (Chiropractic Society of RI) celebration in Newport. After being in private practice for 33 years, it was very nice to enjoy the gala with my husband and fellow colleagues.

Liz Glassie Doucette: ‘Twas the night before deadline, and all through my brain, not an idea was stirring, it was all quite insane. Not really, but I was seriously stressing about our dearth of class news until Emily, Judy, Abigail, and Belle came to the rescue.

First, from Emily Torgan Kheradi, whom I had seen with multiple sweet grandchildren in a photo that rolled by on Facebook: We recently moved out to the Connecticut line and bought a farm share. The property is in Greene, Rhode Island, but part of our farm meets Connecticut on the Moosup River.

We are excited to teach our grandchildren (three girls!) how to fish, grow veggies and flowers, ride horses, and take care of animals when they are older. We have a kennel here and several horse stalls, and hope to board horses and dogs. Also learning how to grow Christmas trees so that we can ease into retirement with exciting and rewarding projects. I am exploring how to become a non-profit to be able to rescue dogs, especially Mastiffs, as so many people take them without realizing how big they will be and then they end up in a shelter–so sad. I am a realtor and sell in Rhode Island and Connecticut, so this property puts me halfway to everywhere I need to be. We went from a newly–constructed home to an antique farmhouse and just love it.

Judith Macktez Hayes was great to send a photo as well–of her beautiful great-niece, Shoshannah Kay Millen, age six months. Shoshannah’s parents are Judith’s niece, Sarah, and her husband, Brandon. Thanks for sharing, Judy!

Then there’s the photo from Abigail Littlefield–too much.

Abigail has four labs, and it occurred to me during our backand-forth email exchange that it’s especially remarkable given that Abigail is a scientist (Professor of Natural Science at Landmark College in Vermont). To repeat: she has labs. Of course, I wasn’t the first to note the irony. Abigail says, “My students make the ‘lab’ jokes, too–particularly since Mr. Wells is one of the Landmark College therapy dogs, so he goes into work with me and is around the science building all day!”

And now from Belle Traver McDougall, who sent a colorful update: So I retired from my job as a PA-C, which was a great career for 30 years. I am now turning my attention to my little art business called “Belles Pastels.” I am painting full time (when not distracted) in my studio, and selling and showing my paintings and note cards. I enter member and juried shows when I can. My medium is soft pastel. The Stowe Guide and Magazine winter issue has a photo and interview about my transition away from medicine and towards Art. It has been a lot of fun getting things going and focusing on my artwork. Jesse is a senior and applying to schools, so our fingers are crossed that things work out well for him. Duncan is on year 21 with his Children’s Literacy Foundation which serves at-risk youth in New Hampshire and Vermont. I have a

49

2019 | ISSUE 1

rudimentary, colorful website–www.bellemcdougall.com– which I should spend more time on keeping up to date to expand my online presence, but I’d rather paint and ski and, of course, get distracted by the many projects. Check it out if you have a chance. Hope to see some classmates again at our next reunion, and I send best wishes to the Lincoln community!

Leave it to Belle to wrap it up so perfectly. Our 40th reunion (!) will take place in 2019, and here’s to a great turnout where we can catch up in person. Stay tuned for details. Until then, cheers to all and pleeeeease send news or photos anytime.

1980 Class Scribe: Donna Pillsbury 20 Sylvester Street Barrington, RI 02806-1129 email: dpb8toyou@aol.com Lisa Kaplan Kantor: This has been a chock-full year of transition. Last year (September 2017), I moved back to the Boston area after 19 years living in the Berkshires. Since returning, I’ve reestablished a psychotherapy and coaching practice in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. I’ve been immersing myself in a few creative endeavors, and recently

Shoshannah Kay Millen is the great niece of Judith Macktez Hayes ‘79.

Kerry Kasegian ’79 attends the Chiropractic Society of RI celebration.

Emily Torgan Kheradi ‘79 and her husband, Bijan Kheradi, with two of their three granddaughters

Meet Angus, Mr. Wells, Piper, and Oatly–they belong to Abigail Littlefield ‘79.

Jennifer Woodruff ’80, her husband, and their daughter, Sara

50

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Lisa Kaplan Kantor ’80 and her two daughters, Rachel and Shayna

had a storytelling debut at Club Passim, and a musical Boston debut with the Winiker Jazz Trio. For the second year running, I’ve been a Speaker Catalyst with TEDxBeaconStreet, providing coaching and training to TED speakers. My daughter Rachel (19) is a first year student at Connecticut College, and my daughter Shayna (16) is a sophomore at boarding school.

Thanks to Facebook, I get glimpses of many of my Lincoln classmates, and I remain thankful for the solid education and foundation that Lincoln gave me.

Jennifer Woodruff: Enjoying a break from teaching. I’m able to spend more time with family and in the pottery studio (thanks, Ms. Suprenaunt!) in beautiful Santa Cruz, California!

1981 Class Scribe: Margaret Hall Donabed 47 Backriver Road Hingham, MA 02043-1577 email: mdonabed@gmail.com Amy Knowles Chaffee and her sister, Sarah Knowles Eisenklam ’87 are proud to share that Lincoln has started the Callie Knowles Clapp ’85 Go Global Fund in memory of their sister and her passion for bringing learning to life. The fund provides tuition assistance for Lincoln’s Global Citizenship Program, a crucial piece of the school’s curriculum that helps Lincoln students realize their place in our international community through education and travel. Gifts to the fund can be made by denoting the The Callie Knowles Clapp ’85 Go Global Fund when sending in your contribution to Lincoln.

1982

1983 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1984 It’s your 35th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Carolyn Blackman: Once upon a time, a long time ago, in a cafeteria on Butler Avenue, Ms Farrell Payne had just returned from a trip to Peru. In Spanish, she told her few students stories about her trip, and in those stories she planted a wish and an idea that would take me 34 years to achieve. This April, my daughters and I went to Machu Picchu–and it was more awesome than I ever imagined! Thank you, Ms Payne, and picture attached! In addition, I have a wonderful new job this year as Vice President of Medical Affairs for Genesis Healthcare, New England. It has been a very exciting transition!

Best to everyone!

Leslie Migliaccio Mitchell: All is good in our empty nest.

Oldest two daughters are grown and flown. Youngest daughter, a junior, is preparing for a semester abroad in Florence, Italy.

We are excited to visit. The most recent news is that we moved from the beautiful Berkshires (where we have lived since 2009) this fall. We now live on the South Shore of Boston in Norwell, Massachusetts. I have to say, of all the places we have lived, the town of Norwell just might be my favorite. I continue to work as a substitute teacher in multiple districts. Hopefully, come the new year, I will find a full-time job that suits me and my many personalities. In the meantime, I hope to connect with other South Shore Lincolnites.

Class Scribe: Beth Barton Rondeau 36 Salisbury Road Barrington, RI 02806-1137 email: abrondeau2@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

Carolyn Blackman ’84 on her trip to Machu Picchu

Members of the Class of 1986

51

2019 | ISSUE 1

1985 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

event for Lincoln School eighth graders at her home. Rebekah is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Chicago, where she lives with her husband and recently Bar Mitzvahed twin boys. Sarah lives in Dunstable, Massachusetts with her family, and works as a web editor at nearby UMass Lowell. The oldest of her three children is in her first year at Butler University, where she is playing lacrosse.

Suzanne Hayes: In August, I married Chet Trossman in Narragansett. My husband and I continue to live in DC, but enjoy frequent trips to Rhode Island.

Sarah Barton Gardella: I am opening a Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery in Newton, Massachusetts, in December 2018. My brother, Ralph, owns two of these bakeries in California, and I am partnering with him for the first bakery in New England for the franchise. I’m excited to start something new and exciting as my kids don’t need me much anymore! Bart is a senior at Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut, and Bridget is a sophomore at Dana Hall here in Wellesley. Hope to see local alumnae once we’re open–or those just passing by–we’re right off Route 128!

1986 Class Scribe: Inga Sullivan Russell 76 Orchard Valley Drive Cranston, RI 02921-2596 email: i.russell@cox.net Members of the Class of 1986 who live near the Boston area gathered to celebrate their 50th year around the sun and the long-term friendships which sustain them. Melyssa Plunkett-Gomez, Susan Swick, Connie Barker, Alexis Roworth, Whitney Doherty, Christina Scola, Elizabeth Davis, Jessica Avery, and Allison Peter all joined the celebration.

1987 Class Scribe: Heather Hahn Fowler 69 Manning Street Providence, RI 02906 email: hahnhm@gmail.com Nancy Dubuc hosted Michelle Calope O’Driscoll, Rebekah Holman, and Sarah Knowles Eisenklam in November to visit Michelle while she was in the States. Michelle is the General Manager of Switzerland and Austria for Bristol-Myers Squibb SA, and lives in Switzerland with her husband and two children.

Previously, she was living in Australia. Nancy lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children, and was recently named CEO of Vice Media. She recently hosted an

52

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Sarah Knowles Eisenklam and her sister, Amy Knowles Chaffee ’81, are proud to share that Lincoln has started the Callie Knowles Clapp ’85 Go Global Fund in memory of their sister and her passion for bringing learning to life. The fund provides tuition assistance for Lincoln’s Global Citizenship Program, a crucial piece of the school’s curriculum that helps Lincoln students realize their place in our international community through education and travel. Gifts to the fund can be made by denoting the The Callie Knowles Clapp ’85 Go Global Fund when sending in your contribution to Lincoln.

1988 Class Scribe: Cara Millard Cromwell 649 Hope Street Bristol, RI 02809-1955 email: cara.cromwell@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1989 It’s your 30th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Maribeth Colton Nickell 2301 Bransley Place Duluth, GA 30097-4337 email: mbnickell@jacabee.com Anita Richard Thompson: I am currently finishing up the last three classes in my Master’s degree. Next year, I will have attained a Master’s of the Arts with a focus in art education from Rhode Island College. Last summer, my artwork was accepted into two art shows. My photograph, “America,” was in the America Now exposition at the Providence Art Club, and

my “Abstract Dog Diptych” was in the All Media Show at the South County Art Association. My son, Paul, is fourteen and has had many milestones. He graduated from Our Lady Of Mercy last June, and now attends the Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket. He also received his confirmation in November.

Last year, Lincoln opened the new STEAM Hub art gallery, where I am the curator. The art is flourishing here at Lincoln, and I love our new display space.

Judy Austin Armknecht ’59, Wendy Kilborn ’87, and Bethany Austin Jester ’62 at Judy’s July wedding

Maribeth Colton Nickell: More news from the Class of 1989: Jennifer Ley Weiskotten received her CAE designation this year and is now a Certified Association Executive. TJ Feldman-Halpern started a new position as Internet Sales Manager for Nissan of Norwich. Ellen Dumouchel moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, and has a new film that released over Thanksgiving weekend, called Green Book. Margaret Field Kelly continues to enjoy working at the Fessenden School outside of Boston.

1990 Class Scribe: Marney Cumming McCabe 21 Allston Street Charlestown, MA 02129-1901 email: marney.cumming@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1991 Suzanne Hayes ’87 gathers with her mother, Charlotte Greason Hayes ’60, and several Lincoln friends at her wedding.

Class Scribe: Stacey Ingraham Loscalzo 174 N. Pleasant Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3525 email: sloscalzo1@gmail.com Kim DiGianfilippo Izzi: Life is busy for my husband and I balancing our careers and raising our three children.

Motherhood is rewarding, as I enjoy traveling as a family and watching my children mature. For the last few years, I have been employed at St. Rose of Lima School in Warwick as the school principal. I wear many hats at school and truly enjoy it.

Shawna McKeen Lawton: Over the summer, I was able to catch up with Heather Pace Lewis in Providence, and this past month Yoonah Lee was in Providence. It was so great to see them both! I’m at Lincoln almost every day dropping off my daughter, Charlotte. She is a sophomore, Class of 2021.

1992 Nancy Dubuc ’87, Michelle Calope O’Driscoll ’87, Rebekah Holman ’87, and Sarah Knowles Eisenklam ’87 after a SoulCycle class in Manhattan

Class Scribe: Jody Baldwin Stone 194 Spring Street East Greenwich, RI 02818-2916 email: jodybaldwinstone@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

53

2019 | ISSUE 1

1993 Class Scribe: Hyla Kaplan Rosenberg 818 N. 24th Street Philadelphia, PA 19130-1914 email: hkaplan@fragomen.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1994 It’s your 25th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Terza Lima-Neves ’95 and her family

Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1995 Terza Lima-Neves: I am still living the good life in the Queen City (Charlotte) with my husband, Luis, and our three children, Emilio (5), Ema (7), and Eri (19). I recently became Chair of the Social Sciences Department at Johnson C. Smith University, and was also awarded the 2017-18 CATO Par Excellence in Teaching Award. This award came with prize funds to carry out a major project, and in my case, I will travel with students to my native Cabo Verde Islands, West Africa in the spring of 2019 to research how they learn and teach international relations. We will be sitting in classrooms at the University of Cabo Verde with faculty and students to learn the differences and similarities of how the discipline is approached within Cabo Verde’s social, political, and economic context. I am excited for this opportunity!

The children of Meg Cashion Lysy ’95, Michelle De Tarnowsky ’95, Casey Brennan McLaughlin ’95, and Leah Gootkind ’95

1996 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1997 Class Scribe: Sarah J. Hull 1875 Mintwood Place NW; Apt. 40 Washington, DC 20009-1951 email: sj.hull79@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

54

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Meg Cashion Lysy ’95, Michelle De Tarnowsky ’95, Casey Brennan McLaughlin ’95, Leah Gootkind ’95

In Her Own Words Julia Clark ’02 As Lincoln girls, we’re given the opportunity to discover our confidence and in turn encourage the strengths and voices of others. Simply, we’re trained to fight for the underdog and never lose sight of who we are and what we value. We are taught that excellence is not finite and immovable but rather a lifelong pursuit for which we have all the tools.

Because I am a Lincoln girl I have dedicated my career, civic pursuits, and the better part of my life to the health and well-being of the elderly who are often overlooked, undervalued and treated inequitably in our society.

Without Lincoln my life passions would not have developed into a tireless endeavor to better the world for the less fortunate, the disenfranchised and the people whose voices aren’t being heard while aligning myself with others who have the same values. As Lincoln girls, we are given the tools and the incredible opportunity to commit to lifestyles that will truly leave a mark on the world.

This opportunity comes not just from the women we graduate with, though make no mistake, my girls are Lincoln girls and my people are Lincoln people. I’ve realized this over the last several years- mind you this has been more of a fumbling and falling and getting back up and trying again than a graceful waltz into my 30’s - but the women I’ve surrounded myself with, the ones that really drop everything to pick you back up, or stand over you and say, “get up you’re fine and you will be fine,” are Lincolnesque (can I coin that term? I’m coining that term).They are people who speak their minds, search for their voice in even the most trying times and are always helping the underdog while striving for their own brand of excellence.

I am still on a group text with my closest friends from high school on which we share everything from the pit of our day and encouragement to get past it to an exciting new product that will likely burn our skin but has the promise of chasing away our 30’s. While coming out of back to back meetings to 86 new messages isn’t ideal, having a group of women that I can count on day in and day out and who can be a gut check for living Lincoln values, is something I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. I’m still working hard on my brand of excellence, but if you’ll allow me to lend some advice from one Lincoln girl to another here’s what works for me professionally - never say you’re sorry or apologize for who you are, own your strengths and share them with others and acknowledge your weaknesses and work your butt off on them with people who will keep you humble and honest and who compliment them. Personally - never apologize for who you are or what you deserve but always be first to say you’re sorry to the ones you hold dear and don’t forget to tap into your spirituality. Whether you loved or hated silent meeting, at least once, it changed or moved each of us, so rely on that quiet reflection in your day to day, and never forget to exercise the power of a moment of silence personally or professionally, it might be all you need. Last, surround yourself by Lincoln people, it is never too late to find Lincolnesque people who will proudly join you on your path to excellence.

Julia is a gerontologist, has her Masters and PhD in public health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and works in healthcare in Chicago. Julia serves on the Boards of Chicago Commons and CJE Senior Life, both focused on health equity in the older adult population. Her hobbies and whole-health pursuits include working out, meditating, skiing, attending concerts, traveling and visiting family wherever they are around the globe.

55

2019 | ISSUE 1

1998 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

1999 It’s your 20th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Sarah Young Collins 1 Signal Ridge Way East Greenwich, RI 02818-1649 email: sarah.collins@mottandchace.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2000 Bronwyn Roberts Preston: My husband, Dan, and I welcomed our second child, daughter Declyn Joan, on September 4.

Declyn and her big brother, Calum Gray, complete our little family of four as we trek 600 miles west in our relocation to Shaker Heights, Ohio!

Class Scribes: Nicole Lucca Griffis 5804 Post Road; Apt. 8 East Greenwich, RI 02818-2161 email: nlgriffis@gmail.com

Christina Apostal ’01 with her husband and stepson

56

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Christina Apostal: I currently work as a Marketing and Events Manager for a medical device company based in Providence. I’m living in North Attleboro, Massachusetts with my husband, Darrell, and my nine-year-old stepson, Evan. We’re expecting our first child together in June 2019 and couldn’t be happier!

2002

Kate Schneider: I am still in Boston working on my PhD in food policy and applied nutrition at Tufts, where I’m researching the cost of a nutritious diet in Malawi. I enjoyed conducting research in Malawi during the past two summers, where I also got to do some great hiking, but am now glad to be focused on my dissertation analysis. Hoping to wrap this up in the next two years!

Ianthe Hensman Hershberger: Ianthe and her husband, Anthony, are thrilled to have both of their girls attending the Little School at Lincoln this year. Big sister, Ionie, loves her baby Amaya to the moon and back!

Class Scribe: Bronwyn Roberts Preston 3626 Sutherland Road Shaker Heights, OH 44122-5135 email: bronwynarr@gmail.com

2001

Nicole Gesmondi 25 Michelle Circle Warwick, RI 02886 email: ngesmondi@gmail.com

Sara Epps Donahue: In June 2018, I started working for Pluralsight (https://www.pluralsight.com/), a company whose mission is to democratize technology skills through its online learning platform. I love this mission and how closely it ties into the classes and focus of Lincoln’s STEAM program. If any current or past Lincoln students want to see what a career in technology looks like, I am happy to speak to you!

2003 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

Ianthe Hensman Hershberger ’02 and her two daughters, Ionie and Amaya

Kate Schneider ’02 hiking in Malawi

2004 It’s your 15th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Lauren Hittinger Hodgson PO Box 1598 Troy, NY 12181 email: lhittinger@gmail.com Jessica Ricardo: It’s been a busy year! I am still working as a trauma therapist at an intensive residential treatment program serving adolescents and their families. This last year has been filled with adventuring in Belize, getting married, and now preparing for my first baby!

Marissa Lombari: I started a graduate program in school counseling through USC Rossier.

Leslie Flagg: I was promoted to Site Development Director of Florida, Louisiana, and Texas with Genoa Healthcare in April.

I am still a practicing pharmacist, but now work with mental health facilities to build new Genoa pharmacies. I also purchased a condo in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and am loving city life.

2005 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2006 Class Scribes: Caroline Canning 800 Indiana Street; Apt. 206 San Francisco, CA 94107 email: cqcanning@gmail.com Anna Coon 66 Glen Avenue Cranston, RI 02905 email: anna.r.coon@gmail.com

Jessica Ricardo ’04 and her husband

Lauren Raeburn: I was married on October 13, 2018 to my boyfriend of six years, Devon Manfredonia. We were married at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, surrounded by our closest family and friends. A few Lincoln alumnae were also in attendance, including one of my bridesmaids, Antonia Rutter, as well as Ellie Cutler Rineck, and Amelia Cofone Piccirilli ’98.

2007 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2008 Class Scribes: Ana Sofia De Brito 44 Webb Street Pawtucket, RI 02860-3640 email: a.s.debrito@gmail.com Brie Haseotes 774 East 5th Street; Unit 3 Boston, MA 02127 email: ghaseotes@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2009 It’s your 10th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Ruthie Bodell 70 Columbus Drive; Apt. 2906 Jersey City, NJ 07302 email: ruth.l.bodell@gmail.com Jennifer Beneduce Army is currently the Grade 2 Assistant Teacher at Lincoln School. She is also the Head JV Soccer Coach and Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach for the Lynx. In May of 2017, she received her Master’s in literacy from Providence College. Jenn married her longtime boyfriend Derek (Moses Brown ’09) on June 30, 2018 in Newport, Rhode Island.

Lauren Raeburn ’06 and two fellow Lincoln alumnae at her wedding

57

2019 | ISSUE 1

Fellow classmate Dee Doucette was a bridesmaid, while Ruthie Bodell was also in attendance. She and Derek now live in Providence, Rhode Island.

Becca Berren moved to Berkeley, California to pursue her MBA at the Haas School of Business. She road- tripped there from Rhode Island and saw Abbey Canning in Chicago, Illinois, and Lydia English in Ames, Iowa on the way.

Ruthie Bodell teaches Class IV at The NightingaleBamford School in New York. In addition to teaching, she fosters dogs through a rescue organization called See Spot Rescued.

Abbey Canning has lived in Chicago, Illinois since graduating from Boston College in 2013. She leads all Business Development and Marketing strategies for the greater Midwest for DLA Piper, a global law firm. She tries to plan one or two ski trips a year with her boyfriend, and welcomes any visitors to Chicago!

Jonice Ward currently works as the Curriculum Director for Power of Two, a nonprofit funded by the Fund for the City of New York. Through her work with various diverse families, Jonice began to recognize there was a lack of communication and consistency when it came to meeting familial needs. This year, she set out to launch an organization aimed to bridge the gap between service providers and the individuals, families, and organizations that utilize them daily. The company, Ily, inc. (launching in 2019) aims to provide exceptional care for children, senior citizens, pets, and the home in general. Please follow us on Instagram (ily,inc.3) and Facebook (Ily, inc.) for more information!

2010

58

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2012 Class Scribes: Emma Osmundson 223 13th Street; Apt. 18 Brooklyn, NY 11215 email: emmajosmundson@gmail.com Hannah Zawia 1897 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02445-4240 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2013 Class Scribes: Brooke Buckett email: buckettbrooke@yahoo.com Maggie McNamara email: magmc714@gmail.com Carla Thillet email: carla.thillet@gmail.com

Class Scribe: Melia Lamb 3349 N. Clark Street; Apt. 2ne Chicago, IL 60657 email: melia.lamb@gmail.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

Becca Berren ‘09 and Jade Goldsmith ‘09 met up in San Francisco in September.

2011

Chenxue Sherry He email: sherry.hechenxue@gmail.com Maggie McNamara: September was somehow our fifth reunion! Our class had a very fun time reuniting, with endless laughter over dinner. So great to see those of you who were able to make it back. I had the fortune of sharing the weekend with my aunt (Megan Murray Craigen ’93) and grandmother (Suzanne Young Murray ’58), as they too were celebrating

Barbara Picerne Goldsmith ‘80, Jade Goldsmith ‘09, and Stacy Sahagian ‘10 at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

Maggie McNamara ’13, Suzanne Young Murray ’58, and Megan Murray Craigen ’93 celebrate Reunion at Lincoln.

Lincoln reunions! The weekend was a true reminder of how lucky I am to share Lincoln with many of the most important women in my life. Also, I have now been in Philadelphia for over a year! After graduating from Harvard in 2017, I moved to the city to work at Vanguard as an Investment Analyst.

Navigating through various steep learning curves has been challenging, but I made it through AP Bio at Lincoln, so I know I can do it!

Alyssa Smith: I managed to graduate from MIT, although I’m still not quite sure how that happened. Since then, I’ve adopted a dog (who insists on being tucked in at night), gotten a job at a startup as a software engineer, and taken up powerlifting. I can squat 250 lbs, in case you were wondering!

2014

Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2016 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2017 Isabella Bellini: This January, I will be going to study abroad in Florence, Italy for two weeks to receive my art history credit at Fairfield University. I was chosen out of about 100 applicants, and I was lucky enough to be one of the 18 accepted to go.

For the two weeks I will be visiting art museums and be fully immersed in the art work that I am studying.

It’s your 5th Reunion–celebrate with us on October 4 & 5, 2019!

Class Scribe: Emma Peloquin 78 Dana Street Providence, RI 02906-2620 email: Emhh454@aol.com Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

2015

Rhianon Eleoff-Edwards 387 Washington Road Barrington, RI 02806-2821 email: Eleor506@newschool.edu

2018 Please share your news in the next issue of The Lincoln Magazine.

Class Scribes: Olivia Small 72 8th Street Providence, RI 02906-2811 email: liv.livsmall@gmail.com

In Memoriam The Lincoln School community offers condolences to the familes and friends of our alumnae who have passed in the last year.

Joann Gifford Goodwin ’46 January 1, 2018

Elizabeth Nagle Selle ’37 July 31, 2018

Elizabeth Taft Freeman ’39 September 12, 2018

Joanne White Miller ’49 May 5, 2018

Nancy Oppy Merrifield ’49 August 11, 2018

Nancy Dean Maynard ’43 September 19, 2018

Janet Malone Bliss ’46 June 2018

Harriet Jean Seaton Rosane ’45 September 8, 2018

Bettie Lumb Nelson ’42 October 6, 2018

59

2019 | ISSUE 1

you are part of something exceptional.

Lincoln Connect, Lincoln's digital home for alumnae, has become a powerful resource, enhancing the personal and professional development of our alumnae by connecting them in different stages of their lives and careers.

Whether you are looking to secure an internship, advance your career, or make an impact in the world, we can help!

Connect today!

60

THE LINCOLN MAGAZINE

81

percent of alumnae on Lincoln Connect are willing to help and mentor.

www.lincolnconnect.org

the

301

Martha Boss Bennett ’85

College and/or Graduate School: Dartmouth College ’89, Brown University ’94 (MA in English) Current Occupation: Lacrosse coach, Chair of Lincoln’s Board of Trustees Current Residence: Providence, RI Green or White Team: Green Favorite Lincoln Club and/or Sports: field hockey, insightful questions basketball, lacrosse What I’m reading/watching now: Outlaw King on with Lincoln alumnae Netflix

When are you most at peace?

Near the ocean Who was your first Lincoln friend?

Callie Knowles Clapp ’85–my mom told me to watch for her and introduce myself What was your most memorable Lincoln field trip?

Sturbridge Village in high school

What was your favorite Lincoln cafeteria item?

French fry day What or who are you most loyal to?

Family/friends/Lincoln If you could have one do-over, what would it be?

Time spent with my younger sister (Alexis Allen Boss ’89)

What is your favorite adult journey?

Latest would be a trip to Italy with Larson for her graduation, if you mean that kind of journey. If not, more metaphorical, then watching my kids reach young adulthood.

What was your worst job ever?

Data entry

What smell reminds you of Lincoln?

Sweaty uniforms

What is the color of love?

Green

What’s your greatest indulgence?

I love a facial or massage.

What’s been your most difficult life challenge?

Losing my sister to cancer

Which fictional character (book, tv or film) inspires you?

Sydney Carton from A Tale of Two Cities

What’s been your favorite occupation?

Coaching

What are your toughest on yourself about?

Organization or lack thereof

What is your spirit animal?

Wolf Who do you look up to in real life?

Sister Robin Boss ’83 What’s taken you the longest time to accept and love about yourself?

Making mistakes that I think I could have not made...accepting mistakes and learning from them How would you like to be remembered?

As someone who cared about others and worked to make the world around me a better place What do today’s girls need to know for tomorrow?

Liking and loving themselves first will help them build stronger future relationships.

What’s your credo?

Probably still what I had on my yearbook page–Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow, don’t walk behind me I may not lead, walk beside me and be my friend…always good to have friends that will let you be both a leader and a follower.

Martha Boss Bennett ’85 is the current chair of Lincoln’s Board of Trustees, and is concluding her five-year term this spring. She also serves as Lincoln’s Varisty lacrosse coach, and led the team to a Division 2 State Championship title last year. Her mother (Marge Buonanno Boss ’58) and sisters are Lincoln alumnae, as are her two oldest daughters–Larson Bennett ’14 and Alice Bennett ’16. Her youngest daughter, Samantha, asked her these questions, and is currently in Grade 9 at Lincoln.

61

2019 | ISSUE 1