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SUMMER 2000
 
Class Notes: 1981-2000

1981

Susan Bennett has remained on the Eastern Shore working at the Benedictine School for Exceptional Children. She loves working with these children. Any free time she has is spent on the water.

1982

F.T. "Tee" Adams lives in Devon, PA, and works in the family business creating marketing programs for admissions and development in schools, colleges and seminaries.

Gail Krall Hudson lives in Baltimore City with her family and practices pharmacy part-time.

1983

Melanie Pullen Gness joined Dr. John Toll, members of the Board of Visitors and Governors, fellow alumni and students at the State House in Annapolis on April 19 for Governor Parris Glendening's announcement of the appointment of Ted Widmer as director of the College's C. V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience.

1984

Jane Davis Boswell lives with her husband, Michael, in Centreville, MD. She earned her master's of social work degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work in May 1992 and is a clinical social work supervisor at Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center in Chestertown, where she has worked since 1988.

1985

Patrice Miller Burdalski and husband, Michael, recently celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. They have two children--Danielle, age 8, and Mikey, age 7. Patrice is a State Farm agent in Carneys Point, NJ.

Bonnie Garr Hoffman lives in Chicago with her husband, Brian, and their five children. She graduated from National-Louis University with a master's degree in teaching in June. Bonnie still keeps in touch with her little sister from Alpha Chi, Wendy Clarke Baldwin '87, and fondly remembers her creative writing classes with Bob Day. Bonnie is working on several novels.

1986

Mary Ellen Larrimore is celebrating her tenth anniversary at Chesapeake College as director of occupational skills. In February 2000 she began working as a volunteer announcer at WSCL (89.5 FM) public radio from Salisbury (Sunday evenings beginning at 5 pm).

Robin McAuliffe Minturn lives in Gaithersburg, MD, with her husband, Pete, and their four children, ages 13, 11, 9 and 4. They vacationed the last few summers with Heather Lyons '85 and her family at a dude ranch in Wyoming and found it a wonderful experience. They have always wondered what happened to George Halivopoulos '86 and Pete Murray '87. "Hi, you guys!"

Lee Ogden and wife, Lela Kempe '88, visited Baltimore where they got together with Tommy '86 and Alden Caldwell Gaines '88, Mark '86 and Kristen Kosack Darwin '88 and all their children. Lee and Lela are looking forward to visiting campus again some day.

Doug Rose is still standing--and volunteering. This spring, he has managed communications for Maryland's AIDS Legislative Committee, a statewide lobbying group. He has also been acting as Interim Editor for Mid-Atlantic Gay Life, a regional arts and entertainment magazine for the LGBT community. Doug was delighted to renew old friendships--and start some new ones--at the Toast to George Washington event in Baltimore. He looks forward to seeing more friends during Reunion weekend and at Maryland Swim for Life in Chestertown on July 8.

1987

Cathy Adams Engle lives in Jacksonville, FL, with her husband, Mark, who manages a Coast Guard station, and their daughter Lindsay, age ll.

Jack Gilden owns an advertising agency that specializes in high tech accounts. His clients include Aether Systems, a wireless data integrator, which went public this year; Ultraprise.com; Integrated Data Communications; and Legg Mason. He completed a national TV campaign for Aether in California.

Alison Shorter Lawrence will be moving to France this May with her husband, Richard, and their new daughter Kathryn. Alison will be serving as a consulate officer for two years at the American Embassy in Paris.

Sara Welch Phelps accepted a position as a consultant with First Annapolis Consulting in Linthicum, MD.

Kerwin Stokes is the managing director for TeleSpectrum Worldwide, Inc., a multi-channel customer relationship management solutions company based in Annapolis, MD.

1988

Paige Yates Baldwin has managed an operations-intensive management firm, Prism Consulting, since its start-up in 1995. The company's latest venture is business-to-business e-commerce.

Todd Emmons lives on a small Christmas tree farm in Whitehall, MD, with his wife, Keli, and their hard-headed husky. Todd started a small furniture restoration and conservation business five years ago in Baltimore, specializing in refinishing and restoring fine antiques. They also take commissions for custom-made furniture, silver and brass repairs, upholstery and chair seating. If anyone is interested in having some furniture restored, please call Dovetail Restoration LLC at 410-243-8300.

Katy Brookhart Hall is the vice president/director of operations for Associated Administrators, Inc. in Baltimore. She and husband, Timmy '88, have three children--Nick, age 6, and twins Mary and Grace, age 3. The Halls keep in touch with Amy Boor '88 and Bryce Chase '89 and their two boys, Court and Bryce, who live in New Jersey. Timmy also keeps in touch with John Nostrandt '86; the two visited in Syracuse last April where John's lacrosse team had a game.

William Jones received a master's degree in history from the University of New Hampshire in May 2000.

Ruth Davidson Schaller enjoys living in Reston, VA. Husband, Chip '89, has worked for Dynacorps for six years in their business development department. Ruth is a stay-at-home mom with their daughter Emma, age 11$DA2.

1989

Kelly Bourgeois Fyans and husband, Matt, have been living in North Kingstown, RI, for three and a half years. Kelly is really enjoying her job as the deputy town clerk. The couple is in the process of adopting an infant daughter from China.

Adrienne Cupka Helgerman received a master of science degree in management and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Maryland University College.

1990

Denise O'Connell Cantner has two beautiful children--Jayde, age 4, and Aaron, age 1. She is an IP specialist for Bell Atlantic Data Solutions Group, selling Internet access services to businesses.

1992

Jenifer Grindle Dolde left her position as curator of the Delaware Agricultural Museum in 1998. She does some consulting for historical organizations and individuals whenever the demands of domestic perfection allow.

1993

Sharon Davis Brogan - After living in Atlanta since graduation, Sharon and her husband, Dave, moved in January to Charlottesville, VA, where Dave is a professor of computer science at UVA and Sharon is the chief technology officer of mrgoodbucks.com, an e-commerce company; visit it to shop and support Washington College! Sharon had a great time on a girls' weekend to South Beach, FL, with Sara Boggess '93, Jen Sloan DiPaula '93, Julie Dill '93 and Brigid DeVries Morahan '93.

Ted Greeley is stationed at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, serving as an instructor at the Infantry Officer's Course. He also has taken an active role in charity by housing and feeding his brother Andrew '99, who he says is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a professional flower picker.

Darren Vican works as a senior consultant for PrimeNet, Inc., a subsidiary of one of the largest contractor roll-ups in the U.S. Darren also started his own company in January 1999, RND Communications, LLC, which provides telecommunications cabling installation services.

1994

Chandev Abhayaratne and Sri Lankan alumni chapter co-president Radesh Daluwatte '96 held their annual toast to George Washington at the Colombo Rowing Club, the oldest club in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1864.

1995

Marianne Colbertson completed her second year of teaching at Golden Ring Middle School. During the past year, they have endured bomb threats, fires and a psycho killer who sent their school into lock-down for a week. She would never wish to find herself in any other place, for teaching is never the same, and she is always growing.

Lainie Goldsmith works as a school psychologist in Key Largo, FL.

1996

Jennifer Hoffman is working in the Department of Neuropsychology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She will graduate from Johns Hopkins in December 2000 with a master's degree in developmental psychology.

Mary Jefferson lives in center city Philadelphia and works with FMC Corp.'s Specialty Products Business, specifically in marketing and communications.

John O'Hearn is a flats fishing guide operating out of Key West, FL. He encourages all fellow alumni who enjoy fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon and other varieties of flats fish to contact him at 305-292-2495 to schedule a charter.

1997

Jake Mullins is at Towson University graduate school working toward a master's degree in experimental psychology. He is also working at the Maryland Sleep Disorders Center as a polysomnographer, studying people's sleep.

Kelli Youngblood received her master's degree in English writing from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, in 1998. Kelli is teaching humanities, including English and social studies, to gifted seventh graders at The Oakwood School in North Hollywood, CA. Oakwood is a small, progressive school founded on the principles of John Dewey. Kelli would love to hear from any old friends and classmates; please e-mail her at kelliworld@aol.com.

1998

Matthew Sipala is the manager of Donna's Restaurant in the new St. Gregory Hotel in Washington, DC.

Natalie Diane Smith graduated from the MSW program at the school of social service administration at the University of Chicago in June.

1999

Andrew Greeley is living with his brother rent-free in Quantico, where he is coaching lacrosse at W. T. Woodseon High School. He spends his free time with Andy Taibl '99 competing for the World Gran Tourismo Championship.

Carmen Huhta is working in advertising and public relations.

Jonathan Lear has been hired as a financial consultant with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, one of the largest investment brokerage firms that specializes in comprehensive financial planning.

Gillian Mattimore and Daniella Bonazzoli '98 are living in quaint Alexandria, VA, where they spend most of their time hosting parties and some of their time making money.

Andy Taibl is working for a lacrosse company, competing for the World Gran Tourismo Championship and coaching lacrosse at W. T. Woodseon High School in Fairfax, VA.

2000

Meghan Noone hopes to fulfill a lifelong dream of appearing as an extra on 'Baywatch Hawaii," a spinoff of the popular David Hasselhoff production, "Baywatch." Meghan plans to visit the island of Maui, where the show is filmed, in August.

Masters

1976 Jane Mitchell is managing a free clinic for homeless individuals in Wilmington, DE, at the Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. Route 9, 5th Street, in Delaware City was named Mitchell Boulevard in her honor.

1991 Scott Swaim is director of media relations at the Clearwater Aquarium in Florida. His show, 'Kids & Animals,' received two awards in March--the Humanitarian Award from the Santa Clarita International Film Festival, and The Genesis Award, from The Ark Trust, for best cable documentary.

Highlights

McCarthy, Shalala Urge Voting

Lincoln Takes "Triple Crown"

Top Scholars Lead New Centers

Board Creates John Toll Chair

Phillip J. Wingate, 1913-2000

Bequest to Support Cater Fellows

Scholarship Honors Warner

Yahoo's Most Wired

Corbin Lands First Schottland Prize

Students Hammer for Humanity

College is Awarded Luce Professorship

Chan Wins Art Award

Two Join Board

Psych Students Score

Applications Soar

Service Leaders Are "COOL"

Post-Season Sports

International Day

MAHE Honors Toll

Evans Finds Home on the Range

Faculty/Staff Achievements

Pausing to See Anew

Peace Reigns

Sap Rising

Alumni Association Elects New Slate

Historic Calendar

Life after Liberal Arts

Scholarship Honors First Black Alumnus

Class Notes:
1936-1980

Class Notes
1981-2000

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