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time consulting with H&R Block while in Florida.
They have two children and three grandchildren.
Dixie Brooker
and his wife, Jean, and
Tom
Personius
visited the Nachmans at their home
inWilliamsburg,Va.
I had a wonderful reunion in March with
Cindy
Kistler Curtis
. She and her husband, Stan Ry-
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ing her granddaughter, Delaney, who is a year old
now. We plan to meet again soon.
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)
1971
Susan Christensen Besanceney ’71
73 Briar Hill Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-662-4952
SusanBes@roadrunner.com
Next Reunion: 45th, 2015
(cluster with ’69, ’70)
I had a very enjoyable summer spending time with
my new grandson, Jerry. My daughter Chrissie and
her husband, James Webler ’00, welcomed Jerry
into their family in late April. They live in Mama-
roneck, N.Y., and I know I’ll be making many trips
down there. While daughter Laurie Besanceney
Magee ’02 and I were there in April, we spent a
very enjoyable evening in the new home of Ed ’02
and Emily Hunt Forbes ’04 in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
In August, my husband and I spent a weekend in
Cooperstown, N.Y., with Jerry and his parents. We
stayed at “2 Chestnut Bed and Breakfast,” owned
by
Douglas Walker
. This comfortable estab-
lishment is right in the village, only a short walk
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and restaurants. We ended up spending an extra
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central and eastern NewYork State. Doug offered
us a special “hurricane rate” and we were dry and
comfortable while the storm raged outside.
I didn’t receive any news from classmates. Please
send me any news of retirements, vacations, new
hobbies, reunions with classmates, etc., when you
have time this winter.
1972
Barbarajean Schaefer Blodgett ’72
1145 Harrison Street
Watertown, NY 13601-3811
315-788-0098
Barbarajeanious@gmail.com
Next Reunion: 40th
May 31-June 3, 2012
In last fall’s online report, I mentioned a letter from
Preston Smith
, who wrote to honor the mem-
ory of his lifelong friend
George Lewis
. I’m
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to the Report of Appreciation from last year, since
so many of you have said you missed it.
Paul Patrick
wrote last summer to direct
me to a music video his youngest son, Steven,
produced with his band (Glory Days Music Video
WithYou). It was fun watching this band of young
twentysomethings and the song passed the “Molly
Test.” Apparently, these guys have been together
for some time, having grown up in New Jersey and
rehearsed at Paul’s house, “since bands apparently
always practice at the drummer’s house,” said Paul.
“Had Eileen and I known that, Steve would be
playing guitar.”
Jack Geortner
, also a drummer,
got the chance to view it and made some positive
comments for Paul to pass on to his son.
Both Paul and Jack (Miner Street Band) plan on
being at our 40th Reunion in late May.
Neal Burdick
and Barbara M’87 had a won-
derful visit with their 18-month-old grandson last
August. Their son and family travelled from Seattle
to the North Country for a week. Neal thought
it was a nice reversal, as they are usually the ones
making the long cross-country trip. And yes, Neal
does love being a grandfather!
Plans are already taking shape for our 40th
Reunion. Be prepared for a “Save the Date May
31-June 3” magnet, a survey asking for activity
suggestions, and other opportunities to partici-
pate.
Mike Keenan
says, “Let’s make this the
very best reunion SLU has ever seen.We can put
the event over the top! We enjoyed the very best
times! It means a lot to be a part of what was so
important to my life.” Well said.
1973
Faith PrenticeWhite ’73
35 Richards Road
Chenango Forks, NY 13746
607-648-9384
Shadeacres@aol.com
Next Reunion: 40th, 2013
I have no news to report for this issue. PLEASE
send me some! What did you all do for your
60th birthday, who’s retiring, and where are you
travelling?
1974
Sandra CicconeWagner ’74
13030Walking Path Place
San Diego, CA 92130
858-354-5463
swagner@wagnerimmigrationlaw.com
Next Reunion: 40th, 2014
Please keep the news and updates coming. In
July, my son, David, returned from two years as a
Peace Corps Community Environmental Conser-
vation Extension Agent in rural Panama. During
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health. He also taught English, computer educa-
tion and environmental education in the local K-9
school. He is in the process of applying to grad
school and for employment in the environmental
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home again; it puts a different spin on the parent-
child relationship.
1975
Carol Owen ’75
12 LakeVillage Drive
Durham, NC 27713-8952
919-544-2121 (evenings)
carol.owen@hotmail.com
Next Reunion: 40th, 2015
I am sorry to report the death of
Barbara
O’Connell
on July 8 (see also“In Memory”). Her
big smile and cheerful personality are what came
to mind when I heard the news. Our sympathy is
extended to her family and friends.
I’m not sure which number is more impressive
–
Lois “Jo” Brownell Hammond
’s 33 years
of teaching mathematics or her 15 grandchildren!
Lois reports that she is enjoying traveling and gar-
dening – and not just during school vacations. Last
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local fundraising garden tour. Lois closed her note
by writing, “Retirement is wonderful and I highly
recommend it to all!”
Whether you think your accomplishments are
“big” or “small,” your classmates would like to
hear what’s going on. Please write!
1976
Mary Izant ’76
2275 Harcourt Drive
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
216-363-6417
mizantslu1976classnews@gmail.com
Next Reunion: 40th, 2016
Chris Auty
touched base and said,“Well, I guess
my daughter’s matriculation at SLU gives me a great
opportunity to catch up with many lost friends. I’ve
been practicing oral surgery on the seacoast of
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My work schedule has been three days a week for
a while now, so I really have no excuses for not
staying in touch. I’ve been married toAlex, my wife
and best friend, since 1990.We have two kids, our
daughter Sam ’15 who is living in Lee Hall, and a
son, Jack, who attends Burke Mountain Academy,
following his dream of becoming an Olympic ski
racer. Other than a few bumps along the road, our
lives have been blessed with much to be thankful
for. We look forward to rekindling.”
Holly Janney
, who lives in Rhode Island, spent
almost three weeks on safari in Kenya.“It was great
to get back after so many years,” she said. (Holly
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They were at reserves at Meru, Maasai Mara, Solio
and the Samburu reservation, and “helicoptered to
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on Lake Naivasha, and more game viewing than I
could ever have imagined possible.”
Brenda Hensler Reiter
headed to NYC
with son Austin, a sophomore at NYU, in Septem-
ber to get him settled into an apartment with two
other kids. She said she has been busy with hus-
band Garland’s ever-expanding business (Driscolls;
www.berry.net): “We are building a small hotel
with 10 rooms in Baja for employees to stay in. It’s
a fun project but lots of logistics with the border,
lack of resources there, communication, etc. Plus
going to expand in Oxnard, Cal., again, starting an