Hello, Class of 2007! 1600 City Park Esplanade Denver, CO 80206, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. He grew up in Waynesboro, VA, and was inspired to become a biologist when at nature camp in Vesuvius, VA, according to the Waynesboro News Virginian. Scott is a Phi Kappa Tau brother and loved the study room at Clark Library. Sally Rose, Janette Seifried Politzki If somebody had told me in college that this city boy would retire to tiny Trumansburg, I would have told them they were crazy. On Facebook, youll see photographs he shares that reveal his love of the outdoors, hiking with his dog or two local hiking groups. Life is good!. It is with sadness that I report that Dave Dunlop passed away in February. She is currently on the class council and has provided a few cooking demos recently. Class of 2002 (email c/o Alexandra Bond 12) | Alumni Directory. Younger folks may have difficulties keeping up with her. Caregivers and family members are also welcome. The list of names is also useful for getting together a East High School reunion if you don't have a complete list of the students from your graduating class of There was also a voting opportunity for an alumni board member who was attending the conference. Jeremy is working as a software engineer, and in his free time, hes enjoying natural beauty in open spaces with water and wildlifeand sitting in the sauna.. Blown out Gary Swergold writes from New Rochelle that hes been playing with his granddaughter and doing woodworking and photography. that started in the Daily Planet Tavern on Park Avenue. These Class Members have made As the pandemic eases, we cautiously resume once-normal lives. We make it a point to get together annually if not biannually. Also living in New Rochelle, Phyllis Winter Feingold spent time during the pandemic year working at a daycare service. The fact that you did this in a noncommercial manner in a world where everything has a price tag deserves recognition and respect, in my view. Had I only been as diligent studying the topography as I was learning about sites and restaurants, I would have been forewarned that all those places are situated on very, very steep inclines. It seems true that with age comes wearing out. However, I have been fortunate to be able to keep moving, making my own meals, and partaking in my annual one- to two-month walkabout trips to visit children. East High opened in 1875 and was the first high school in Denver. We are currently renting in Sarasota, and plan to host Eric 81 and Liz Meller Alderman and Linda Greene, MS 85. When Fred, MBA 63, a longtime supporter of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, passed away in 2004, the CALS Alumni Association chapter on Long Island decided to memorialize him by naming their annual faculty-speaker lecture after him. So lets dive in. The group, which included his son and daughter-in-law Lisa, met in Buenos Aires and flew to Ushuaia, where they boarded the National Geographic Explorer, which took them to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the continent of Antarctica, and several nearby islands. If you havent yet, its not too late! She represents more than 20,000 constituents in a mostly rural district. Jim Schoonmaker (email Jim) | Molly Miller Ettenger (email Molly) | Alumni Directory. It also covered a variety of interesting topics including Cornell Library in the Digital Age, Engineering and Medicine, Inclusive Leadership, How It All Works: A Behind-the-Scenes Look At Cornell, and the keynote program presented by Ozan Varol 03, described as a rocket scientist turned professor, best-selling author, and expert on creativity and critical thinking. CALC 2024 will be held in Baltimore, MD. Andrew Siwo, MPA 08, was selected by New Private Markets as one of the eight people who will shape sustainable private markets in 2023. Andrew is a director at the New York State Common Retirement Fund, which, wrote New Private Markets, has a $20 billion allocation to sustainable investments and climate solutions (SICS) and Siwo is at its helm. This allocation covers green bonds, public equities, private equity, and real asset investments, and are split into three categories: human rights and social inclusion; climate and the environment; and economic development. I took early retirement to intensively work on lowering my golf handicap, which became a triumph of hope over performance. And Harry Chapin! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Dorothy Mulhoffer Solow (email Dorothy) | Alumni Directory. Events. Classmate and coachMike Schafershould be very proud of his team. Definitely Uris Library upper stacks.. Great views of the Elizabeth River and busy port area. Lynn also enjoys playing duplicate bridge, doing crosswords, and other word gamesin other words, as little as possible., Elaine Emling, MA 69, MRP 83, who lives in Silver Spring, MD, with husband Mike Jenner, writes that she is acting as the point woman for any issues and news regarding construction of a light rail project, the Purple Line, very near the houses of about 60 of us. Samir Patel, ME 87s child Rani was one of the many talented high school students to participate in the 2022 Cornell Precollege Studies summer program. I did not know that the 1950 census contacted all fraternities, and presumably sororities, dormitories, and other dwellings, to find out who was where, but it made sense. I hope all is well and your summer is off to a good start. at this time. Colleen Crawford Drozd, assistant director of Leadership Giving Volunteer Initiatives at Cornell, has written: As you may have heard, the state of mental health among college students in the U.S. has worsened considerably over the past few years. The cost of construction was $1,470,000. VIEW ALL. What brings you the most satisfaction these days? He won a Scientific and Technical (SciTech) Oscar for work he did between 2015 and 2019 as a senior research scientist at Pixar Animation Studios. Chris Martinez is the Chairperson. Steve Krauss and his wife, Carol, live in Knoxville, TN. Our 60th Reunion is around the corner, June 811, 2023. This site is to be operated by members of our class. RSVP Plan your High School Reunion I have had family who have escaped and now live in almost every continent except Antarctica, and family who continue to live under very difficult circumstances. We hope to see everyone at Reunion next summer! Being generous with readily available tips helps things go smoothly. Now Larry and his wife of 56 years maintain a home in Toronto, but the colder weather finds them in Boca Raton, FL. Glenn was diagnosed with a form of lymphoma called Waldenstroms macroglobulinemia. June 7, 2008 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Denver, CO. . What is your fondest memory from your time at Cornell? In May of 1877, seven students walked across the stage of Central Presbyterian Church and became the first graduating class of what was to become East High School. and will be used to provide support In my retirement I have been writing plays, some of which have had either productions or staged readings at the Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland. No one said it would be easy. Main: 720-423-8300 Attendance Hotline: 720-423-8343 east_attendance@dpsk12.net John retired at age 75 as a consultant in strategic planning. Thinking about getting an EU passport. Garys oldest son and daughter are working together in drug development; his middle daughter will be graduating with an MBA from Columbia in May; and his youngest daughter is earning an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Now that weve reached the upper class years, we get all the perks that come with it, like the nicest (air conditioned) on-campus accommodations, meals at the Statler, and more. East High School Yearbook Class of 1987 195 images, 3561 students, 28 faculty. with free access for all. I have done so with steely resolve and the knowledge that I have chosen this path, and I will not shrink from my duties. Admin We also had the pleasure of meeting classmate Harry Gittelson. Anyone in the Philly area should check us out. Last year, Marlene Kwee, BArch 08, and her husband went up from Manhattan to spend two weeks at Cornells Adult University while their kids attended the Cornell University Big Red Sports (CUBS) Camp. If you havent yet, its not too late! . My home made it through Hurricane Ian because it is five feet above ground, but the car was totaled in three feet of standing filthy water in my carport. He writes, I have been retired for many years, but it has been thrilling to see the fruits of my professional career mature. Masters in Sacred Music at the University of Memphis. Light snow is on the ground, the skies are (and have been) completely overcast, and the temperature hovers around the freezing point. Our friends Angelo 80 and Beverly Ditaranti Tramontelli 80 live nearby. Gifts of all sizes are needed to carry this project over the finish line. In other words, if you send it to us, were likely to write about it! The photo he attached featured Myron and John hangin out, smoking cigars. Check your large case and your walker. Class Administrator In 2015, while working as an MSNBC TV news producer, Elise and her then-teen daughters, Emma and Quinn, learned that people in their community were missing school and work because they could not afford pads and tampons. I look forward to my next chapter., Padmavati Ghanta Bending wrote, I retired at the end of January after 32+ years as an environmental attorney, 30 of them with the U.S. EPA in Chicago.. Weve been living our lives, minding our own business, getting through day to day and then BAM! We live in Providence, RI, and I was hoping his twin sister would also pick Cornell (she was being recruited to run), but she picked Columbia instead. Id love to hear from any classmates!. Please consider sending us your special news items. It was Arts suggestion that I report about Mark Sussman (they were in a current events club together at Bayside High School). Another roommate, Rosemary Williamson Colgate, and her husband, Stirling 48, PhD 52, lived in Livermore, also close. Andre Vanderzanden, who lives in Rochester, NH, with wife Edwinna writes, I retired eight years ago as a practicing pediatrician, and now at last can be a full-time farmer. He is also into playing piano and travel, lately to Antarctica, Africa, Scandinavia, and South Americaplus visiting children and grandchildren. Eastridge Community Elementary School Aurora Public Schools 1998 Mark Mavrogianes Northglenn High School Adams 12 Five Star Schools 1997 Pam Schmidt Thunder Ridge Middle School Cherry Creek Schools 1996 Steve Hornyak Eaton High School Eaton School District 1995 Molly Merry Madison Exploratory School Canon City Schools 1994 (National Finalist) Contact information for classmates and other alumni is available in the Alumni Directory. Melanie Gowen reports that she loves working in real estate and interior design in Nantucket and Washington, DC. Prior to this, he worked as an ER physician and clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and the Manhattan V.A. I once again got clobbered in Maryland Senior Olympic table tennis singles but medaled in doubles. She has used her Cornell nutrition major in many different areas of her life, branching into different health-related fields. Working on an environmental impact study for a massive hydroelectric dam on the Kihansi River funded by the World Bank, in 1996 Kim discovered a species of toad the size of a thumbnail. Michael Manfredi, MArch 80, recently had one of his projectsthe Hunters Point South Waterfront Park in Long Island City, Queensincluded in an exhibition, Architecture Now: New York, New Publics, at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Nicholas Daniels writes, My memoir was released in December 2022 and is available on Amazon. Immigration lawyer and freelance writerLaura Weinstocklives in Altadena, CA. ADD NEW She now knows much more about Googles search algorithm than she ever wanted to know. (Maybe I will also find some time on the way up or down to go through a few boxes of cringeworthy mix tapes and teen diaries in my parents house in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Al and Claire Scully De Lauro write from their home of 23 years in San Antonio, TX, after having previously lived on both coasts (NYC and San Francisco). A brief stay at the hotel and then Alan was aboard ship, sailing down the east coast of South America, with stops at Montevideo and Puerto Madryn. We all laughed about how perceptions of generations differ from one another, which includes geographic differences as well. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL MEMBER WEBSITES. In 1972, Father Murphy left Ontario County and moved to Ithaca, where he worked in campus ministry at Cornell from 197277. We also learned about the governance of Cornell. During those years we took many cruises, as well as golfing and fishing trips. In his own words, While we missed going to our old watering hole, Rulloffs, we enjoyed a few pints at Ithaca Beer Company and the relocated Collegetown Bagels. The publisher notes that Evan is a senior partner in a New York City law firm. Our Class Site is Fully Funded! You'll have to mentally transfer the address to your e-mail composition page or address book to send the member a message. Sara Tam is happy to share that she married her partner, Eric Tang, in October 2022 at Liberty House in Jersey City following their engagement earlier in the year. Post your messages here. Steve and Carol knocked off number one on their bucket list three years ago with a safari trip on the Serengeti Plain in Africa. The group calls itself Dedicated Recruitment for Hospitality Educational Equity and Mentorship (DREAM). Happy spring, Class of 96! The Reunion committeeled once again byHenry Siegelhas worked very hard, based on your input, to present an update of the physical status of Cornell today and an educational experience through lectures and discussions, along with partying and taking in the beauty of the view from the Hill. Here are the key points: 1) Mental health issues are an importantproblemamong todays college students, even at Cornell. I enjoy the warm weather in Florida in a gated golf community. During the crossing of the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia, there were waves of up to 11 meters. Well be staying in the newer, air-controlled Court-Kay-Bauer dorms, making our on-campus stay a bit more comfortable. Thank you, John! Its so great to connect. A national wrestling star as an undergraduate, he was one of the nations leading development professionals during his exemplary 38-year career in Cornells Office of Alumni Affairs and Development. My younger son, Christopher 25, is currently a sophomore in the College of Engineering (mechanical). She has three children and seven grandchildren; her two sons have twins, all of them in college, and her daughters two children have graduated from college and are working in Chicago, where Bettys new great-granddaughter was born. And in the meantime, be sure to keep us up to date on your life! This year, I had a bit of an epiphany and won my Thursday golf group championship. We love hearing updates for all of you: Jennifer Lagnado, MAT 97, and Stephanie Cockerl attended the Cornell/Columbia football game and the Sy Katz 31 Parade festivities in NYC last fall. He became professor of zoology (vertebrate science) there, where he taught for the next 46 years. Court and his wife, Stacey, a retired counselor and now an artist, were planning travel to France this spring. Roads blocked by celebrants prevented the van that was supposed to transfer Alan and others to their hotel from reaching the airport; three hours later, a bus headed into downtown was finally located, but what was a supposed 30-minute drive took three times that. Nancy Bierds Icke (email Nancy) | 12350 E. Roger Road, Tucson, AZ 85749. Karens acceptance remarks were a simple phrase: Dont network; instead, nurture. They resonated with everyone. The CMS research was presented at Cornell Tech in NYC at a hackathon in January, and the whole Cornell team, including collaborative partners like me, presented the findings again in May at the American Association for Public Opinion Research Annual Conference in Philadelphia. We have five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildrena very nurturing family. A retired urologist, he played golf until this year and now works out at the gym every morning at 6 a.m. I take online courses, write short stories, and oversee financial investments for the family. Bravos. The Hicks family has ties to Cornell dating a long way back. Aristotles website and its associated blog (Tort-About-Town) will launch later this spring. 42 likes. Sally Rose, MARCIA TREMMEL GOLDSTEIN I went to East most of my Elementry and High school years. contributions: Alan Woodard Our products would make great gifts for Chanukah, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or new homes (mezuzahs); we also make bar/bat mitzvah custom tallitots, new baby name plaques, and art for your home. 9/14/2017, "We have been using the website for more than 10 years now. Wellness coaching meets students where they are along a continuum of change; it sets realistic goals based on students needs. We are selling a home in Princeton, NJ, as we also have a summer home on Marylands Eastern Shore and a small Manhattan apartment on the Upper West Side. (Sorry, were still too young to get priority at the Statler. As in past Reunions, you may choose to stay on campus, this time in one of Cornells most modern dormitories, or book a hotel room off campus. Reinhard Werthner, also a resident of Naples, offered assistance and moral support. It is with the greatest regret that I report the passing of a much-loved Sigma Nu brother from the Class of 1973, Steven Stash Schaeffer. Please do let us know how you are! Any of us who have done this massive downsizing know only too well the stress of such a move. He received his JD from the George Washington University Law School in 2015. Shes hoping it will be her future retirement full-time thing. VIEW ALL My son and I had some of the same professors for the same courses 31 years apart! We Have 1 Grandchild Joseph Taylor. Arrange to deplane only after you know your wheelchair awaits you. As of winter 2021, we became snowbirds after inheriting a house in Boca Raton, FL. He was there long enough to become a decent surfer and earned his private pilots certificate. After the wrenching loss of his wife, Gail Hirschmann Becker 62, Paul Becker moved away from Indiana and has now put down roots in Placentia, CA. Decades later, I now train adults and work with youth in what we have dubbed Ellens Framework for Wise Education. It includes tools and strategies that strengthen the chakra system and can be integrated within any educational setting to support holistic development. Obviously, I dont know all of you, but something tells me you have earned a trip to our beautiful alma mater for a fun, meaningful weekend of connection and re-connection. We received a wonderful letter from Joan Dall Patton, who fondly reflected on her life with husband Ed Pat Patton, BArch 49. Im really enjoying spending time with my kids and grandson, traveling, hiking, and meeting new people.. Stephen 91 and Melanie Rebak Schwartz are the proud parents of Reid 27, who is starting his freshman year at Cornell. Toby Goldsmith (email Toby) | Lori Spydell Wagner (email Lori) | Michael Wagner (email Michael) | Ellen Nordberg (email Ellen) | Alumni Directory. groups. Dont forget to send us your news! Adrienne Kennedys Ohio State Murders brought to Broadway for the first time the work of an esteemed 91-year-old Black playwright, starring Audra McDonald. Grandson Tyler Forg 25 is a sophomore on the crew team. Carol Gibbs Stover emailed, I wholeheartedly support a Wellness Coaching Program as our class gift based on my own experience. We had to juggle early mornings climbing up a 45-degree angled MOUNTAIN from West Campus with making friends, getting homework done, Greek life parties, and gaining 15 lbs. Apparently, Florida called to him next; its where he established his professional dental practice. Judy maintains subscriptions to a symphony and belongs to the local opera league. Karl and Sarah Deardorff Carters child Madeline, Antony Dirga, MS 98s child Joshua, and Yvette Hau Zees child Desmond were among the many talented high school students to participate in Cornells Precollege Studies summer program in 2022. He also had the pleasure of meeting Cornell board chairman Kraig Kayser, MBA 84, at an informal luncheon. ADD NEW At the September 23, 2022 gala to recognize Karen, Colonel Everett Spain (U.S. Army), a USMA professor and head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, commended Karens dedication, academic excellence, and service.