Class Notes

from 2022 Green Vale Magazine

GVS Connects

’39

James F. Stebbins ’39

It is with regret that we share the news of James’ death on January 9, 2022; he was 90 years old. James was born in New York City and grew up in Muttontown. After Green Vale, James attended Salisbury School and Trinity College. He went on to serve in the Air Force, then as President of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Military Order Loyal Legion of the United States, a Peace Officer of the State of New York, and Deputy Sheriff of Rockland County. James was a member at The Brook, The Saratoga Reading Room, Meadow Brook Club, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, and Piping Rock Club. His love for dogs and commitment to their welfare led him to become Chairman of the ASPCA, President of The Leash, and Treasurer of the Westminster Kennel Club. James’ career began at Hoppin, Watson Inc., before he co-founded Ross, Stebbins, Schellbach, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange firm. James was predeceased by his sister. He is survived by his wife, brother, two sons, two grandchildren, and his dog. ’44

Theodora Winthrop Hooton ’44

It is with regret that we share the news of Theodora’s death on August 23, 2021; she was 92 years old. Theodora was a longtime supporter of Winthrop Hospital and Planting Fields Arboretum. She is survived by her son Thomas L. Higginson, Jr. ’63, daughter Elizabeth Higginson Rideman ’67, son Robert, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, four grandchildren-inlaw, and four great-grandchildren. ’49

Joan Babcock Brady ’49

It is with regret that we share the news of Joan’s death on July 21, 2021; she was 87 years old. After Green Vale, Joan attended Briarcliff College to study art and joined the Art Students League in New York City. She married James C. Brady and they lived in Far Hills, New Jersey to raise their three children. Joan’s art exhibits began in 1968 and continued for five decades. The Tatistcheff Gallery in New York City represented her work in six one-woman shows from 1983 to 2000. She served on numerous boards including Mind/Body Medical Institute, Morristown Memorial Hospital, The Marion Institute, Vermont Studio Center, Far Hills Country Day School, and St. George’s School. Joan was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her three children, their spouses, and two granddaughters. ’50

Hazel Bryan Tracy ’50

It is with regret that we share the news of Hazel’s death on November 11, 2021; she was 86 years old. After Green Vale, Hazel attended Miss Hall’s School, Bradford College, and Columbia University School of General Studies. She spent a year studying French and art history at Reid Hall in Paris, France. Hazel taught music and visual arts at The Diller-Quaile School of Music, and was a longtime docent and tour guide at the Museum of Natural History. After retiring to Vermont, Hazel devoted her time to the Friends of the West River Trail and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. She was predeceased by her siblings James T. Bryan, Jr. ’31, Hope Bryan Oelsner ’33, William L. Bryan ’34, Ruth Bryan Colgrove ’38, Joy Bryan Bacon ’44, and Robert A. Bryan ’45. She is survived by her husband, five children, thirteen grandchildren, and twentyeight nieces and nephews. ’51

Mary Ellen Nichols Fahs ’51

It is with regret that we share the news of Mary Ellen’s death on March 20, 2021; she was 84 years old. Mary Ellen attended West Side School before attending Green Vale. After Green Vale, she went on to Miss Porter’s School and Smith College. She graduated in 1958 with a degree in art history. In 1960, she married Raymond Ziegler Fahs. Mary Ellen served as President of the New York Junior League where she advocated for racial, gender, and academic equality. She went on to serve as the Director of Volunteer Services at the Early Childhood Development Center in East Harlem. In 1987, she obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Mary Ellen worked for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice as a psychologist for underserved children. She founded an Infant School to work with parents with drug and alcohol dependency and served as President of New York’s Public Education Association. She served as a deacon and lay pastoral associate, and received a “Deacons’ Award Citation” from All Souls Church for her service and dedication. Mary Ellen is survived by her son, grand children, nieces, and nephew. Her brother Thomas W.S. Nichols ’52 died after her passing. She was predeceased by her husband.

’52

Anthony S. Hoyt: tabloidman@gmail.com Thomas W.S. Nichols ’52

It is with regret that we share the news of Thomas’ death on September 9, 2021; he was 83 years old. Thomas attended West Side School before attending Green Vale. After Green Vale, he attended Pomfret School, where he was a member of the crew team. Thomas went on to join the Marine Corps and then attended the University of Pennsylvania and New York University where he studied economics. He worked as a loan officer at Manufacturers Hanover Trust and then as a stock broker for Collins and Day. In 1984, Thomas and his wife moved to Maine where he worked for Livada Securities. He settled in his family home in Deer Isle, Maine with his many dogs. He was predeceased by his wife, halfbrother Willard A. Baldwin ’40, and sister Mary Ellen Nichols Fahs ’51. He is survived by his stepson, nephew, and niece. ’53

Henry S. Reeder, Jr.: hsreeder@comcast.net Sara “Sally” Terry Graves ’53

It is with regret that we share the news of Sally’s death on October 17, 2021; she was 83 years old. Sally was born in New York and grew up in Syosset and Laurel Hollow. After Green Vale, Sally attended The Masters School and Wheaton College, where she studied philosophy. She obtained a master’s degree from Hofstra University. She went on to teach English as a second language for over thirty years. Sally served on the board of the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, the College Women’s Association of Japan, Maine Maritime Museum, MidCoast Hospital, The Bath Garden Club, West Bath Historical Society, and many other organizations. She was predeceased by her husband, daughter, and son-in-law. She is survived by three children, their spouses, and five grandchildren. William H. Miller, Jr. ’53

It is with regret that we share the news of William’s death on August 30, 2021; he was 82 years old. After Green Vale, Bill attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where he played on the varsity soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse teams. He went on to attend Princeton University, where he played on the varsity ice hockey team and was a member of the Ivy Club. Bill served in the United States Navy and achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He went on to earn his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1966. After a few years in New York, Bill and his wife moved to Wilson Point, Connecticut. He worked as a trusts and estates attorney with Humes, Botzow, Wagner, and Miller, and finished his career at Davidson, Dawson & Clark, LLP. Bill coached his sons’ hockey teams and served on the board of several organizations. He is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, sister, brother, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Henry“Dusty”S.Reeder,Jr.’53

“Sadly, our class lost William “Bill” H. Miller, Jr. ’53 in 2021 and Philip C. Iglehart ’53 in 2020. Thanks to Philip,

I had the pleasure of duck hunting in

Maryland with him for the last thirteen years. Francis “Timmy” M. Weld ’53, Frederic B. Underwood ’53, H. P. “Bunny” Baldwin Terry, Jr. ’53, and John F. Righter ’52 joined us for many fun times. 2023 will be the year for us

to celebrate our 70th reunion. I hope that William H. Nickerson ’53 and Mimi Colgate Kirk ’54 are thinking ahead. I see healthy and happy Edward “Ned” V. Rossiter ’53 and Charles C. Lockwood ’53 from time to time, as both live in the Boston area.” Pictured: “Our friend Philip C. Iglehart ’53 at our 60th Reunion with his 1953 gym shirt and hat.” Phyllis Polk Wells ’53

“I have lived in Shrewsbury, Vermont since I married in the early 1960s. The bare bones are that I worked in a community for emotionally disturbed adults with my husband, raised three children and volunteered for organi zations that I believe are making a difference in this questionable world. As for Green Vale, I stay in touch with Jill Galston Walsh ’53, Anne Bleecker Corcos ’53, and John O’Keefe ’52” ’54

Mimi Colgate Kirk: oaklea2@aol.com Mimi Colgate Kirk ’54

“Our graduating girls of 1954 were a small group of seven and sadly we lost our third member in 2020, Martha “Muffy” Moffitt Carlstrom ’54.” Margaret Maxwell Sanderson ’54

“Just want to say hello to everyone in my year. We are still living on our farm in Burwash, England and celebrated sixty years last summer. COVID-19 has kept us here recently, but looking forward to a voyage along the coast of Norway.” Arthur W. Schwartz ’54

“Four of us shared memories of our Green Vale years in a round of golf at the Ekwanok Club in Manchester, Vermont, on August 31, 2021.” From left to right, Henry D. Babcock ’54, William “Bill” W. Hoyt ’54, Arthur W. Schwartz ’54, and Forrest “Kip” C. Towl ’54. Ladies from the Class of 1956 gathered virtually on June 21, 2021 to celebrate their 80th birthday year.

Top Row: Chelsea Dougherty (GVS Development), Margaret Holmes Robbins ’56, Dorothy ’Deedee’ Lockwood Forbes ’56, Linda Waldron Rudman ’56 Second Row: Lucy Wood Brotman ’56, Priscilla “Piper” Perry Morris ’56, Pamela Eakins Wharton ’56, Joanne Forman Otto ’56 Third Row: Lynne B. McVeigh ’56, Beatrice Edey Phear ’56, Jane Choate Beck ’56, Mary Schager Waldron ’56 Bottom Row: Nathalie Pierrepont Comfort ’56

’55

Henry R. Schwab ’55

It is with regret that we share the news of Henry’s death on January 14, 2021; he was 79 years old. After Green Vale, Henry attended St. Paul’s School and Yale University. He attended University of Oxford for a year, and then returned to Yale to receive a master’s degree in 1965 and master of philosophy in 1972 in the classics department. In 1978, Henry co-founded Book Haven, an independent bookstore on Yale’s campus. Henry and his wife managed the store for twenty-seven years together. Book Haven supplied nearly half of the textbooks for Yale students and stocked a wide variety of other academic books. In 1988, Henry founded Doberman Books, a small publishing company that published literary criticism by Yale faculty and friends. He is survived by three children and three grandchildren. Phyllis Mills Wyeth ’55

The Alumni Office recently learned of Phyllis’ death on January 14, 2019; she was 78 years old. After Green Vale, she attended the Ethel Walker School, Finch College, and Columbia School of Social Work. Phyllis went on to work for Senator John F. Kennedy and later in the White House as an assistant. She was passionate about horses and was an accomplished thoroughbred breeder and owner.

’56

Richard W. Brewster: richardbrewster41@gmail.com Richard W. Brewster ’56

“I am keeping busy as a mediator after retiring from a four-decade practice as a trial and litigation lawyer. I also currently coach mediation to law students as an adjunct professor at New York Law School and the Cardozo School of Law. Earlier this month, I was delighted to receive a review of my book Witchcraft Legacy from Publishers Weekly-BookLife which describes it as a ’mesmerizing memoir’ and a ’strikingly original book… facing the past with tenderness and strength’.” Mary Fordyce Grant ’56

It is with regret that we share the news of Mary’s death on December 14, 2021; she was 80 years old. After Green Vale, she attended the Spence School, and completed her education at Brillantmont International School in Lausanne, Switzerland. She is survived by her sister Susan Fordyce Dunaway ’59, three sons, and six grandchildren. Christine Renchard Huffman ’56

“My husband Keith and I celebrated our 57th anniversary. We met while he was at Yale University and I was at Connecticut College.I was a wildlife rehabilitator for twentyfive years with a federal permit. I had a red tailed hawk for an education bird. We have three dogs and two Maine Coon cats.” Patricia Dean Manolis ’56

Green Vale Teacher 1986-1992 It is with regret that we share the news of Patricia’s death on January 15, 2022. After Green Vale, she attended Garrison Forest School and Hofstra University. She put her college education on hold to get married and raise three children. While doing so, she was the Director of Religious Education at Christ Church in Oyster Bay and helmed the Christmas pageant and Sunday School. She later returned to finish college and obtained her master’s degree in elementary education at C.W. Post University. She taught at Portledge School, Chapin School, and returned to teach at Green Vale. Patricia lived in Florida for several years, and then moved to West Hartford, Connecticut to be close to her grandchildren. She is survived by three children and four grandchildren. Priscilla “Piper” Perry Morris ’56

“I have lived in Arlington, Massachusetts, for the past six years, having lived in Cambridge the previous twelve, and before that in Dedham, Massachusetts, where I was the Dean of Institutional Advancement for Noble and Greenough School for sixteen years. I had a long career in non-profit development as the Senior Vice President or Senior Director of Development for several institutions over almost fifty years, including, Westover School, Noble & Greenough School, Lahey Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, the Newton Boys and Girls Club, and now part-time for Harvard University as an editorial assistant in the Alumni Office.” Peter J. Pell, Sr. ’56

Pictured: Peter and Cynthia Alley Andrews ’57 spending time together during the summer.

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Magdelaine Anthony Smith ’57

“I’m living in Gainesville, Virginia to be near two families with four grands ages 17, 15, 6, and 5. Watching a lot of sporting events and trying to stay warm during the cold winter. Play lots of pickleball and will return to the golf course when the snow melts!” ’58

Albert “Bert” J. Myer, V ’58

“Well, I’ll soon be 78 years-old, 64 years after my 9 years at GVS. That’s difficult to comprehend, especially given the clarity (still) of my recollections of long ago. Today, I enjoy the video updates about the School which certainly appears to be (even more so) the happy, vibrant and stimulating place I remember. Croquet has brought me back to Long Island a few times, otherwise I’ve been ensconced in New Hampshire since the 1960s where I now rest on my meager laurels and entertain two grandsons whom I rely on to explain things.” ’60

M.R.E. Theodore Baehr ’60

“Our 15th grandchild, Josephine Myrtle Peace, was born on March 4, 2022 in Hobart, Tasmania healthy and happy, as is everyone in the family.”

Laura Bostwick ’60

It is with regret that we share the news of Laura’s death on May 3, 2021; she was 76 years old. After Green Vale, Laura attended Foxcroft School and Hunter College. She was a worldclass angler, and held the North Carolina state record in 1980 for her catch of a 656-pound blue marlin. She was interested in the arts, travel, fashion, photography, and cooking. She is survived by her brothers George H. Bostwick, Jr. ’49, James F.C. Bostwick ’51, three half-siblings, and nieces and nephews George H. Bostwick, III ’71, Catherine Bostwick Wilson ’72, Lilias Bostwick Noesen ’76, James F. Bostwick ’78, Janet Bostwick-Hale ’80, Lisa G. Bostwick ’80, Thomas S. Bostwick ’92. Stuart Grant ’60

It is with regret that we share the news of Stuart’s death in June 2021. ’61

Peter L. Fairchild ’61

It is with regret that we share the news of Peter’s death on October 15, 2021; he was 74 years old. Katharine Emmet Peterson ’61

“Brooklyn, New York is our primary residence, but we probably have spent more nights in our little house in Newport, where I have an overgrown garden and many friends. My decor ating career continues apace thanks to young clients like the daughter of our classmate, Katherine Osborn Roberts ’61, who bought a house in Brooklyn this spring. I always say my best education was at Green Vale because it gave me such a solid foundation. Now, Head of School Jesse Dougherty was one of my daughter’s Kenyon College classmates, and the connection deepens.” ’62

Judith Tabler Cook: judithtabler@gmail.com Judith Tabler Cook ’62

“I live in McLean, Virginia, but I have three grandchildren at Green Vale now. They live in the house that I grew up in. The oldest is Tabler Kelsey (4th Grade) and her two younger brothers are Parker Kelsey (Kindergarten) and Wellington Kelsey (Pre-K). I interviewed Tabler about what it’s like to go to GVS today. She is in the building that we knew as the upper girls’ building, and her classroom looks out over the playing fields. I told her that one of the punishments for the boys when we were there was removing the dandelions from those fields. Arrival at school is between 8:00 and 8:25 AM and dismissal is at 3:00 PM. The average class size is 12 students. She takes reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, art, French and technology. Everyone plays an instrument in 4th Grade; she plays the baritone horn. Each class puts on a play during the year. She is on the Gold team, since I was a Gold. Last year, the Blues broke the Gold’s five-year winning streak. Her sports include lacrosse and soccer, but she is looking forward to 5th Grade when she can play ice hockey for GVS. The school uses the rink at Beaver Dam. The food is pretty good; she can find something at the salad bar. She only came up with a complaint when I pressed her—the desk chairs are not comfortable. Maybe this will conjure up some of your memories of GVS. A big thank you to my grand daughter for letting me interview her and share a little of GVS 2022 with you.” Pictured: Judy and her husband, Clay Cook, and granddaughter, Tabler Kelsey ’26. Michal Colby Wadsworth ’62

“My husband Jim and I are waiting out winter in Sarasota, enjoying sunshine, family, and friends. I’m still serving on the Sarasota Opera Board, and Jim serves on the board of the Asolo Theater. We play bridge and golf, of course (doesn’t everybody in Florida?). We’re still masked in public and in theaters. We’ll head back up north in mid-April, taking the Amtrak auto train from near Orlando to near Washington, D.C. We book a bedroom, and it’s a good way to knock off seventeen hours of driving. We’re thinking it would be fun to take a sleeper from Chicago to Los Angeles later this year. From Los Angeles, we could hop on the coaster and go see our San Francisco family and friends. Since we’re still a little nervous about overseas travel, we think this could be fun. Then we’ll spend most of the summer in Michigan, and maybe Canada if the Canadian COVID-19 restrictions relax. While it was very sad to learn of Peter L. Fairchild ’61 death, I have to admit I loved hearing from so many of our classmates. I look forward to reading your news in the Green Vale Magazine. Best to you all!” ’64

Sandra N. Hay ’64

It is with regret that we share the news of Sandra’s death on April 3, 2021. After Green Vale, Sandra attended Westover School, University of Denver, and The American University of Paris. She went on to study dance in New York with Alvin Ailey and Edwin Hawkins Schools of Dance. Sandra was passionate about yoga, and was a teacher and spiritual counselor. Sandra worked at Disneyland, and then went on to create Pacific Ocean Post, the first post production facility on the westside of Los Angeles. During this time, Sandra became a successful producer and won the People’s Choice Award for their Jackson Browne production. She also received several nominations for many other prestigious awards in the motion picture industry. She is survived by her husband, brother John D. Hay ’59, sisters Lisa Hay Morrin ’70 and Laura S. Hay ’70, son, stepson, grandson, and large extended family. ’65

Innis O’Rourke III: ior3@optonline.net William S. Eakins, Jr. ’65

“This year, I reached my term limit as a commissioner in Asheville, North Carolina. To continue to make a civic contribution, I accepted the election as a director and treasurer of the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County. In New York, I continue to serve as a director of Asphalt Green and the NY Foundation for Senior Citizens.” Innis O’Rourke III ’65

“I retired in June of last year after enjoying 38 years of general private practice pediatrics in Glen Cove, New York. Allison (my wife of 36 years) and I are spending our first winter in Osprey, Florida which is a really enjoyable change. We have three children and two grandchildren who live in Cincinnati, Ohio. I have started playing golf again, often with my sister Colleen O’Rourke Carson ’68, and am trying to take advantage of the beautiful wildlife and nature preserves here. I am very distressed about the situation in Ukraine and the political divisiveness in our American politics. As we are entering our seventh decade, I hope that we maintain our health for many years to come, and I would like to see some more contributions to our Alumni Class Notes. Santé!” ’71

George A. Harrison ’71

It is with regret that we share the news of George’s death on October 16, 2021; he was 66 years old. After Green Vale, George attended Episcopal High School and the College of William & Mary. He

had a successful career in real estate management and was on the boards of several organizations including the James River Association, Maymont Foundation, CMoR, and St. Catherine’s School. He is survived by his brother David A. Harrison, IV ’58, sisters Marjorie Harrison Webb ’61, Mary Harrison Keevil ’65, and Anne Harrison Armstrong ’72, four children, partner Jacki, and many nieces and nephews. ’72

Craig R. Campbell ’72

“I’m retired and live in Ocean Park, Washington and Las Vegas, Nevada.”

’73

Nancy Toher Hawkins: nthawkins123@aol.com Alan E. Eyre ’73

“I’m still slogging away for Uncle Sam as a diplomat, currently at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan.”

’76

Helen Michalis Bonebrake: hmbonebrake@gmail.com Helen C. Smith ’76

It is with regret that we share the news of Helen’s death on December 15, 2021; she was 61 years old. Helen grew up in Oyster Bay and spent her childhood summers at the family camp in Rangeley, Maine, which was a very special place for her. While at Green Vale, Helen captained the Blue Team with pride. After her graduation, she attended Suffield Academy and the University of Southern Maine. She went on to work for Fidelity Investments, but found her calling in education. She was on staff and coached at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Helen spent the last sixteen years on staff at the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. Helen loved to play sports and was a swimmer, golfer, tennis player, and sailor. Helen is survived by her mother, sisters Elinor L. Smith ’72 and Eileen, brother John, nephews, niece, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Pictured: 1976 Blue Team Captains. Helen (on left), Duncan Johnson ’76, Stephen J. Eyre ’77, and Tink Henderson Mortimer ’76 ’82

Claudia DeBrun Boldyga: cboldyga@gmail.com Claudia DeBrun Boldyga ’82

“It truly has been a crazy year. As an alum of GVS, I am super proud to see how they handled this year for their faculty and their students. Looking forward to one day coming back to see GVS in person. Everything has been wonderful on our end as there are always some silver linings that one can find during difficult times. It gave us an amazing time with our sons Zach and Nathan as they both were here with us in Maryland during those difficult times. Sending love to you all and congratulations for such a successful school year, and lastly yay Blue Team for last year’s win on Field Day.” ’83

Harold W. Bost, II: hbost2@me.com Harold W. Bost, II ’83

“Greetings from the Bost 5 hailing from North Carolina, London, and San Francisco! We finally all got together for the holidays in Virginia Beach.

Everyone is currently back where they need to be and we look forward to another family trip this summer, hopefully overseas.” ’86

Daryle L. Bost: Daryle.L.Bost@williams.edu Daryle L. Bost ’86

“My parents live in North Carolina with my brother, Harold W. Bost, II ’83. My mom is battling Alzheimer’s, but despite her illness she remains in a lot of ways the same loving happy person that we all remember when she was teaching at Green Vale.” ’87

Lynn Ely Dixon ’87

Lynn is the Director of Admissions & Enrollment at Green Vale. Her daughter Emme is a current 8th Grade student at GVS and her daughter Susie C. Dixon ’19 is a junior at Miss Porter’s School.

’88

Whitney D. Pidot, Jr.: wpidot@usa.net John Fredericks: johnnoblefredericks@gmail.com Andrew Vitrano ’88

Andrew and his wife Margaret are splitting their time between New York and Florida, as their two sons (Emery, 14, and Knox, 12) enjoy their first year at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts. “Knox has his sights set on Deerfield Academy, where he would join Christoph Cushman ’88’s son Matias R. Cushman ’21 on the squash court. Emery, on the other hand, wants to go back to The Bronxville School…So much for the Vitranos’ winters in Florida!” ’91

Laurence Jollon: ljollon@gmail.com Heather Upton: hjfupton@gmail.com Heather Upton ’91

“During the pandemic, all the girls in our class got back in touch and are trying to do semi-regular zoom calls it’s been fun!” ’93

Townsend W. Bancroft: tbancroft@snowphipps.com Katherine Jollon Colsher: katherine.jollon@gmail.com Patricia Constance D’Anna: trishdanna@me.com Seth T. Pidot: seth_pidot@hotmail.com Patricia Constance D’Anna ’93

“Brian and I live in Port Washington with our two daughters, Katie (15) and Paige (13). Paige is finishing 7th Grade at GVS and looking forward to an amazing year in 8th Grade! Katie graduated last spring from GVS and is currently finishing up her freshman year at St. George’s School. We are really enjoying spending so much time in Newport!” ’94

Christina Holmes McKeon ’94

Christina was the visiting author at Green Vale’s Book Fair in May 2021. She read her book,You’re Not a Monkey, to students in Early Childhood through 2nd Grade, and current parents were able to purchase a signed copy. ’96

Alexis H. Moed: moedbc03@gmail.com Christopher Crosby-Gugig’96

It is with regret that we share the news of Christopher’s death on September 6, 2021. After Green Vale, Christopher attended Long Island Lutheran High School and went on to become a talented musician and bass player with several bands. He worked at the Glen Cove and Syosset Libraries for twenty years, where he was known to create cartoon videos and fun photos. He wrote songs for the library during the pandemic titled “Takeout,” “Heading Down to the Library,” “Biblioteca” and others. He is survived by his spouse, parents, three brothers, and extended family. Sterling B. Ely ’96

Sterling and Kelly Michelle Walsh were married in an outdoor ceremony at Sterling’s childhood home in Locust Valley on September 18, 2021.

’97

Lily M. Gray: lilygray@gmail.com Heidi A. O’Connell Gabrielle DeMatteis Keller ’97

Gabrielle and her husband John Keller love being a part of the Green Vale

community with their sons Jackson (1st Grade) and Austin (Nursery). Gabby is also working in Green Vale’s Academic Resource Center as a learning specialist. She recently teamed up with fellow alum and current parent Lauren Powell Beyer ’95 as co-chairs of the Green Vale Gala, A Knight at the Museum. Clifton ’97 and Christina Porter Teagle ’97

Clifton ’97 and Christina Porter Teagle ’97 welcomed their son, Walter Parker Teagle, on October 21, 2021 at 3:20 AM weighing in at 7 lb 6 oz. ’98

John-Robert La Porta: johnrlaporta@gmail.com John-Robert La Porta ’98

“Greetings to all! The La Porta family is on the move. After eight years living here in Connecticut, I am taking a new anesthesia position in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are in the midst of moving currently (mid-March), and hopefully will be settled by the time people read this. We are somewhat saddened to be leaving the northeast, but it is time for our family. Our family has grown to our two daughters Stella (8), Nadia (6), and son Matthew (3). All the best to my fellow ’98 alums!” ’99

David R. Holmes, Jr.: davidreesor@gmail.com David Knott: dmknott@gmail.com David R.“D.R. ” Holmes, Jr.’99

D.R. and his wife Milena celebrated the birth of their second daughter, Alice Moore Holmes, on April 9, 2021. Pictured with older sister Olivia. Michael J. Weiss ’99

“I moved out of Manhattan in October 2020 with my wife, Brett, and my sons, Hunter (age 4) and Matty (age 3), and bought a house in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. We are enjoying our new town and the suburban life.” ’01

Victoria Pool Holm: vickymholm@gmail.com Rylan Soref: rylan.soref@gmail.com Victoria Pool Holm ’01

“I have recently been promoted to Team Leader of News Automation covering the Americas at Bloomberg. Integrating data with news, we are creating an exciting product. This summer I will celebrate 14 years with Bloomberg, L.P..” ’02

Meagan Lesko Smiles: meg.p.smiles@gmail.com Diana Grace Beard ’02

Diana and her husband Evan welcomed their son, Finley, on April 30, 2021. He was 9 lb 5 oz and 21 in. Amory C. deRoulet ’02

“Kristine and I are expecting our third boy in April! We are sadly leaving Long Island and moving to Boston where I will be a fellow in trauma and acute care surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. We are excited for new adventures and would love to meet any GVS alumni in the Boston area!” James N. Gardiner ’02

Jamie is engaged to Mal Gretz and they are get ting married in September in Nantucket, Massachu setts. Gregory J. McWhir ’02

“My wife and I moved to North Carolina last year. I am a current emergency medicine attending physician at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in North Carolina and core faculty with the emergency medicine residency.” Meagan Lesko Smiles ’02

“Ben and I welcomed our second baby on December 21, 2021 (same birthday as classmate Sarah A. Nelkin ’02!). Charles Everett Smiles is a happy and thriving baby and was especially excited when fellow class mate Diana Grace Beard ’02 came to visit in Ridgefield, Connecticut. ’05

Camilla J. Burchfield: burchfield.camilla@gmail.com Morgan Smith Gessner: morganmcd.smith@gmail.com Nicholas A. Newburger: nick.newburger@gmail.com Morgan Smith Gessner ’05

“My husband Michael and I welcomed our first child, William Whitney Gessner, aka Whit, on December 9, 2021. We look forward to him hopefully join ing the GVS community in a few years!” Alison Fornell Hammatt ’05

“I welcomed a baby boy, Leif Fornell Hammatt, on December 18, 2021 –arriving nine days after his pal Whit Gessner (Morgan Smith Gessner’s ’05 baby boy), who had the same due date! I live in Providence, Rhode Island with my husband, Brendan, two-yearold daughter, Hewitt, and sweet baby boy, Leif.” ’06

Ripley D. Hartmeyer: rhartmeyer7@gmail.com Lauren E. Russo: lerusso15@gmail.com Alison Browne Schloss: alisongbrowne@gmail.com Alison G. Browne ’06

Alison married Sam Schloss on October 9, 2021, at Basilica Hudson in Hudson, New York. Green Vale classmates Lauren E. Russo ’06 (left) and Jacqueline I. di Galoma ’06 (right) served as bridesmaids. Jacqueline I. di Galoma ’06

“Jackie resides in San Francisco, California where she is employed as a Market Manager for Intuit. She is engaged to be married to Jon Binetti from Wilmington, Delaware. They are planning a July wedding in Napa Valley.” Ripley D. Hartmeyer ’06

Ripley Hartmeyer recently moved back to New York City and joined venture capital firm General Catalyst in a senior global talent role. Ines N. Tamaddon '06

“I left New York in August 2020 to explore life out west in Salt Lake City. I work for MainStreet, a financial technology startup, as the Director of Core Operations. I can usually be found cooking with my partner Adam and spending time with our chocolate lab Millie, friends, and family." ’07

Lilly H. Havens: lilly.havens@gmail.com George M. Wheatley: gmw4@mac.com Antonia B. O’Hara ’07

“I’m living in Los Angeles running my textile busi ness, Indigo by Boutin, as well as consult ing for a wonderful interior designer! My boyfriend and I have a golden retriever puppy, and are enjoying our life out on the west coast.” ’08

Anthony D. Russo: adrusso4@gmail.com Holly P. Constants: hol9331@aol.com Francesca “Chessy” S. di Galoma ’08

“Chessy lives in Hong Kong where she is employed as a Digital Specialist with McKinsey & Co. She is engaged to Nicholas Weberg, who is a Director at BlackRock in Hong Kong and was a member of Yale’s Ice Hockey team that won the National Championship in 2013. Chessy and Nicholas are planning a wedding in Aspen, Colorado for 2023.”

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Marielle R. Lafaire:mlafaire@gmail.com Mason R. Leonard: masonleonard@gmail.com Marielle R. Lafaire ’09

Marielle and her fiancé, Alex, live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. As arborists, they each own a tree care company and are busy caring for the Main Line’s very large trees! Marielle and Alex are looking forward to their June wed ding on Nantucket. Pictured: Marielle’s mom Regina Lafaire (left) and sister Grace Lafaire Goldstein ’11 (right) at Marielle’s (middle) bridal shower. Alexis Lostritto Udell Suppa ’09

“As a graduate of Green Vale, I’m very excited to have enrolled my daughter Sophie, who turned one this year, in the Beginnings program. I’m looking forward to seeing her make her own special memories at Green Vale.” ’10

William C. Remsen: wcremsen@gmail.com Alexander C. Green ’10

Alexander and Sallie Taylor were married on October 23, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina. There were over twenty Green Vale alumni in attendance, ranging from age 20-87.

Meghan C. Hughes ’10

It is with sorrow that we share the news of Meghan’s death on January 23, 2022. After Green Vale, Meghan graduated from Locust Valley High School and Fairfield University with a degree in business. Meghan spent her summers in Westhampton Beach and Nantucket. She was passionate about fashion, restaurants, fun, and her family. She is survived by her parents, stepfather, grandparents, and sisters Colette M. Hughes ’16 and Ashleen G. Hughes ’18. ’11

Grace Lafaire Goldstein: gslafaire@gmail.com Camilla G. di Galoma ’11

“Camilla resides in Santa Monica, California where she is a strategist for Anomaly, a marketing and advertising agency.” ’12

Grant A. Newburger: grant.newburger@gmail.com Caroline P. Zerilli: cpz120@gmail.com Kendall C. Slocum ’12

Kendall stars in a Grammarly commercial that has over 108 million views on YouTube.

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Harriet C. Jones: harrietjones10@gmail.com Harriet C. Jones ’14

“I am graduating from Bucknell University this spring with an economics major and art history minor. After graduation, I plan to travel before I start my job at Guidepoint in New York City in July.” ’17

Ella J. Barry: ellabarry1010@gmail.com Austen E. Flink: austenflink@gmail.com Christopher A. Lall: Chrislall611@gmail.com James C. Yarian: jc.yarian@gmail.com Ella J. Barry ’17

Ella won the women’s rowing singles race at the Youth Nationals Regatta in Sarasota, Florida last summer. In an interview with Row2k, Ella said, “I have the best coach, Amadeusz, even during quarantine he kept us on track, he held zoom every single day for two hours, he would sit there, give us our workout, and watch us row.” Ella attends Princeton University where she is a member of the women’s rowing team.

Alumni classes of 2017-19 at Friends Academy’s prom

’19

Serena C. Saad: saadserena66@gmail.com Samuel A. Winkler: Princetontiger1@outlook.com Cecily Y. Smith ’19

“I am currently a junior at Hotchkiss. I am spending the spring semester at The Island School in Eleuthera, Bahamas. The Island School is a 100-day program focused on environmental sustain ability and place-based learning experiences.” ’20

Micaela Meister ’20: micaela.r.meister@gmail.com Nate H. Elbaum ’20

Nate, a current student at Port Washington High School, recently completed a year-long program with the Witness Project. Nate met with Holocaust surviviors to hear their stories of strength and survival. The project culminated in a film outlining the reflections of the survivors and volunteers.

A Gathering of Class Agents

The Alumni Office hosted a kickoff meeting for Class Agents in the fall. The classes of 1953-2019 were excited to hear more about GVS today and about their role as an agent.

Top Row: (Left to Right) Alix Smith ’21 Harper Phipps ’21 Ellie Myles ’21 Georgia Dorrian ’21 Penny Doerge ’21 Andy Fredericks ’21 Perry L’Esperance ’21 Katie D’Anna ’21 Eliza Woodhouse ’21 Fiona Dougherty ’21 Bottom Row: Charlotte Adamo ’21 Petra Fakiris ’21 Lia Koundourakis ’21

Class of 2021 pictured at the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation Thanksgiving Holiday Dance.

Class of 2021 Graduates with their GVS Alumni Parents

1. Graham Lanuti ’21 2. Gregory Lanuti ’83 3. Chad Doerge ’89 4. Penny Doerge ’21 5. Ellie Myles ’21 6. Lia Koundourakis ’21, 7. Ashley Gilmor Myles ’88 8. Christiane Trani Koundourakis ’89 9. Aimee Adamo, spouse of the late

John Adamo ’85 10. Trish Constance D'Anna ’93 11. Charlotte Adamo ’21 12. John Bancroft ’85 13. Katie D'Anna ’21 14. John Fredericks ’88 15. Andy Fredericks ’21 16. Wyatt Bancroft ’21 17. Teddy Kenny ’21 18. JoAnne Constance Kenny ’90 19. Matias Cushman ’21 20. Ogden Phipps ’93 21. Cristiana May ’21 22. Harper Phipps ’21 23. Christoph Cushman ’88 24. Cristina Mariani May ’86

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A Record-Breaking Young Alumni Reunion

On November 22, the Alumni Office welcomed 75 graduates from the

classes of 2018-2021 back to campus for dinner, laughs, & memories with classmates & former teachers. A firepit and GVS cornhole were welcome additions this year!