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1960s REUNION 2021: 1961 + 1966
Mel Wolk created a children’s coloring book called The Ill-Phabet—an ABC of Illness and Health Education for Children—Coloring and Activity Book to help kids cope with illness and not be afraid. The book can be purchased on Amazon and the proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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John Izsak’s grandson, Sam, is a Catamount this fall in the Class of 2025. His daughter-in-law, Julie Sussman Izsak, also graduated from UVM in the Class of 1987. John Izsak received his undergraduate degree from UVM in 1958.
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1970s REUNION 2021: 1971 + 1976
Charles Norris, Jr., writes: “I finally retired after 46 years. At 72 years old I finally get to take it easy in the morning. I can read, be
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creative and get in better physical shape. The last couple of years were challenging with death of a partner, dealing with the pandemic and a sudden switch to telehealth. I do not envy the younger docs as they move forward with government regulation, interference from Insurance and the politics of who gets to call themselves a doctor without time spent in medical school. I am continuing to teach at local medical school and enjoy the interaction with the students.” Lorraine Racusen has received the 2021 Robert H. Heptinstall Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Renal Pathology Society. She is an emerita professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she did her residency in pathology, fellowship in renal pathology, and served on the faculty for over 30 years. She and her husband, Richard Racusen, Ph.D.’75, divide their time between their home in Maryland and a family home on Lake Champlain, with occasional visits to children and grandchildren in California.
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Allan Freedman writes: “After being in my own private practice of hematology-oncology in the Atlanta, GA area for more than 38 years, I have retired. Many factors went into the decision, but the most important was input from my wife, Paula, who reminded me that at 70 years old I was in good health, and I shouldn’t wait until I was 80 in bad health. I truly loved medicine, and these years were deeply fulfilling and rewarding. However, there are many interests and projects which will keep me occupied, including spending more time with our daughter, Mindy, who lives in New York and works at Kleinfeld Bridal where she appears regularly on their TV show Say Yes To the Dress. I look forward to re-visiting Vermont and rekindling many fond memories.”
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James Murray writes: “I could no longer practice like Marcus Welby, M.D., so I retired!”
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Philip Peverada of Hampden, Maine, has retired. He was a thoracic surgeon.
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