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CLASS NOTES
SUMMER 2012 | ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 41
Ray Silverman emailed that after graduation he
earned his M.A.T. fromWesleyan University (1967,
English) and a Ph.D., from the University of Michi-
gan (English and education, 1970). In 1975-76,
Ray was the director of an alternative high school
"on wheels"...a year-long "Migrant Worker Expedi-
tion" traveling fromRhode Island to California and
back. As a matter of fact, the group in their bus,
“Esmarelda,” stayed a few days with me when I
was inMontpelier, Vt., andwith TomKno ick and
his family in Stowe. It was quite an experience.
It was on this journey that Ray, while giving a
lecture on alternative education at the University
of Denver, met his wife, Star. They were married
later that year and have raised seven wonderful
children, one of whom is Aria Silverman ’03, who
married her college sweetheart, Rich Carter '03.
In 1984, Ray was ordained into the ministry and
served as a church pastor throughout the 1980s
and '90s. In 2000, he was appointed chaplain of
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania, where he
continues to this day.
Ray writes that he and Star have written a book
entitled Rise Above It. They lead seminars on the
“Spiritual Dimensions of Marriage,”based on their
experiences (and survival) while raising seven
children.
Keep the emails, letters, and notes coming in.
Stevie and I appreciate them very much...and do
stay in touch with each other!
1967
Meg Smith Eisenbraun ’67
4460 Norris Lane
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-682-2345
eisenbraunwe2@comcast.net
Next Reunion: 50th, 2017
Paul Natale was kind enough to heed my plea
for news in the last column and sent a nice up-
date of his activities over the last 45 years. After
graduation, Paul remained at SLU for one summer
as a graduate assistant in football and baseball.
He received his master’s in August of 1968. That
September he began teaching physical education
and coaching baseball and football at Hendrick
Hudson High School in Montrose, N.Y. July 1969
through July 1971 was spent in the Army, after
which he returned to his coaching positions at
Hendrick Hudson, where he completed a 44-year
career. He retired this June and says he is looking
forward to the next chapter of his life.
Paul reports, “I have three lovely daughters, one
lovely step-daughter and two great step-sons.
Additionally, I have seven beautiful granddaugh-
ters.” He says he’s hoping this note reaches some
of his SAE brothers and classmates, and would re-
ally enjoy renewing old friendships. If youwant to
contact Paul, I can supply his address and phone
number.
Ginny Fosdick Stevenson was in Egypt last No-
vember. She writes, “It was an amazing time to be
in Cairo. The rst of what will be many elections
was taking place, and the Egyptians were begin-
ning to set up their new government.” After de-
scribing the associated violence and turmoil, she
commented, “Since the country depends heavily
on tourism, and it is almost nonexistent now, I feel
sorry for the people who are su ering economi-
cally. There was great beauty and serenity cruis-
ing the Nile, and the tombs and temples and arti-
facts, hieroglyphics and antiquities were amazing.
Truly awesome to be treading where amazing
engineering and art had been constructed and
installed (as far back as) 4,000 B.C.”
David Emblidge hosted an academic publish-
ing workshop at SUNY Canton on May 30-June
1, coinciding with Reunion Weekend at our alma
mater. As a skilled, experienced acquisitions edi-
tor he conducted one-on-one consultations; gave
an overview of the publishing process; and dis-
cussed how to negotiate a reasonable publishing
contract. Dr. Emblidge is an associate professor in
the writing, literature and publishing department
at Emerson College in Boston.
1968
Anne Lauriat ’68
100 Horace Rd.
Belmont, MA 02478-2315
617-484-6841
lauriat@aol.com
Next Reunion: 50th, 2018
Alas, I was unable to get to our Reunion. The next
issue should have news from attendees, who I’ve
begged to write me.
Before the Reunion I heard from several folks
who hoped to attend, among them Bob and
Jenni Gi ord Shone. Both have retired, Jenni
from 30 years in teaching and Bob from manag-
ing manufacturing operations for 38 years. They
love to travel annually, usually to Europe, and are
happy to share their itineraries with anyone inter-
ested in Italy (including Sardinia), France, Portugal
and Spain. In 1976, they bought a 200-year-old
farm house in Stra ord N.H., which keeps them
busy. In summer, they manage many gardens
and a small orchard, which has produced“a pretty
good hard cider” and maple syrup (which might
not be so good). Bob’s next undertaking is a
mini-vineyard which he hopes may yield enough
grapes this year to press some wine. They enjoy
grandchildren, skiing and boating.
Linda Hopf Pope emailed to say she and David
’67 would be in Canton. I missed their visit to Bos-
ton, down from Newcastle, Maine, to see various
art museums.
I received the sad news of Anne Aspinall’s death
after ve and a half years of lung cancer. Anne
taught a generation of children and adults the art
of riding and horsemanship and was one of the
Hampton Classic Horse Show’s original support-
ers. Anne was already well-known in the eques-
trian world as a weekend instructor when the
Hampton Classic began as a one-day show. At the
time, she was an editorial assistant at Look maga-
zine in New York. Today, the weeklong Classic is
considered one of the best shows in the country.
Anne was the rst recipient of the Classic’s Long
Island Sportsmanship Award in 2007, honored for
35 years of dedication to the equestrian commu-
nity. For more, see “In Memory.”
The alumni o ce sent me word that Roger
Moore died in late December last year.
My adventures took me on a March Madness
3,548-mile drive to Florida and back. Half-way I
asked myself why I ever had decided to do this
on my own: no answer came, but unfortunately
a speeding ticket in North Carolina did. I visited
(well, mooched o of ) many friends, among them
Mimi McGavern in Princeton. She and Alan had
just returned from Europe, where oldest son Ned
married his British sweetheart.
And on that mushy note, please email me some
of your news - romantic or otherwise.
1969
Patti Black Giltner ’69
16 Pellett Street
Norwich, NY 13815
607-336-1202
pattigil@roadrunner.com
Next Reunion: 45th, 2015 (cluster with ’70, ’71)
Nora Leonard Roy sent a note to the alumni of-
ce about a trip that her husband, Christopher
’70, led to India to study art and architecture of
Tamil Nadu. Nora accompanied him and the 20
University of Iowa students. There she took lots
of photos (which I saw on Facebook), enjoyed
visiting Hindu temples, and was blessed by two
elephants.
So send me your news for the next issue. It
doesn’t have to be this adventurous!
1970
Dennis Szymanski ’70
915 Hillwood Ave.
Falls Church, VA 22042-2420
703-534-1253
dszyman48@aol.com
Next Reunion: 45th, 2015 (cluster with ’69, ’71)
Chris Roy led a group of 20 University of Iowa
students on a three-week winter trip to Tamil
Nadu, India, to study the art and architecture
there. His wife, Nora Leonard Roy '69, accompa-
nied him and took lots of photos, enjoyed visit-
ing Hindu temples, and was blessed by two el-
ephants.
Frequent contributor Leslie Barber Hooper and
husband Jerry experienced the joy of daughter
Carrie's nuptials. Unfortunately for Jerry, ramp-up
for the wedding required completion of a num-
ber of home improvement projects. We feel for
you, Jerry. They were spared most of the damage
caused by the horri c oods of last summer in
Upstate NewYork. Their garlic crop was high and
dry and EllieVoss Eldredge continued as a staple
of the harvesting crew. Leslie welcomes anyone
interested in participating.
Heidi Hansen and classmates got together for
the fth Annual SLU Class of 1970 Vail Reunion,
March 10-11. "We capped o skiing on a sunny
Saturday with wine and dinner at our condo,” she
wrote. “Wendy Van Romer Dunster brought her
St. Lawrence sweatshirt and Saints hat, so the par-
ty was o cial. On Sunday, the group ventured to
the back bowls to catch more vertical. Tom Sad-
dlemire showed us his ski and boot technology
and gadgets; we are sold and look forward to the
sixth annual, next March. Class of 1970: plan to at-
tend!"
This year's other attendees were Connie Harris
Saddlemire, Al and Sue Gemberling Olszewski
and John Finley. John told me he planned on
hanging out at Copper Mountain until mid-April.