Download - 2003 Winter Arch
WINTER2003
Grads in Hollywood
St. Mary’s Hall Murals
Winter Carnival
Alumni on Ice
Class Notes
THROUGH THE ARCH OF SHATTUCK -ST. MARY ’S SCHOOL
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School community, with its strong commitment to protecting human rights and dignity,does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin
in its admissions and scholarship programs, the administration of its educational, athletic, or other school programs, or its employment practices.
CONTENTS
Alumni News
Palm Springs Dinner . . . . . . . . . 5Holiday Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Alumni Hockey Game . . . . . . 8-9
School News
Interim Head of School Message .1President’s Preamble . . . . . . . . . . 2Heritage Program Update . . . . . . 3SSM Advisory Committee . . . . . 4Winter Carnival . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Feature
SSM Alumni in Filmmaking 12-17
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-27
Hockey Update . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editor: Amy Wolf
[email protected] 507.333.1599
Photography: Kim Nelson
Class Notes: Kim CromerRenae Ronayne
Design: Renée Thompson
& Watermark MN, Inc.
Our Apologies . . .In our Fall 2002 issue (p.5), we gave an incom-plete accounting of trustee Wade Fenn’s ’76family. In addition to their two sons, Brandon(17) and Alejandro (8), Wade and Elizabeth havea daughter, Tess (14). Also, in our Fall 2002 ClassNotes section (p. 21), David Heusinkveld’s newswas mistakenly placed under the Class of ’69. Heis a member of the Class of ’72.
2002 WINTER ISSUEVolume XXVII, No.2
Shattuck-St. Mary’s SchoolP.O. Box 216
1000 Shumway AvenueFaribault, MN 55021
888.729.4946www.s-sm.org
OFFICERS
ChairmanThe Rt. Rev. James L. Jelinek
PresidentThe Rev. Dr. Wm. P. Scheel ’54
Vice President Linda Stone Dasher ’56
Interim Head of School Dennis C. Brown
Treasurer Louis F. Hill ’63
SecretaryMichael K. Daley ’68
ADMINISTRATION
Todd J. DeRegnaucourt Asst. Head of SchoolUpper School Director
Margaret S. SumnerMiddle School DirectorDirector of Residential Life
Martin S.C. ThompsonDean of Faculty/Studies
Seth R. HedderickAsst. Upper School Director
John T. AndersonDirector of InstitutionalAdvancement
Phillip R. Trout ’73Director of Admissions
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ex OfficioThe Rt. Rev. James L. JelinekBishop of Minnesota
Dennis C. BrownInterim Head of School
Susanne Reioux Wasson ’74Alumni Association President
Sue Van OssBishop’s Representative
Margaret WalkerFaculty Representative
Gail WolfePresident, Parents’ Association
Donna PariséExecutive Coordinator
2003 TERM EXPIRATION
Lawrence J. Coman ’41*
Linda Stone Dasher ’56*
Louis F. Hill ’63
Mary Wrinch Hitchcock ’45
Fred C. Krahmer ’60*
2004 TERM EXPIRATION
Michael K. Daley ’68
Philip W. Mancini ’67
The Rev. Dr. Wm. P. Scheel ’54
Dr. Mark G. Timmerman
Our MissionAs a school community, Shattuck-St. Marys guides young people to be strong
in character, mind, body, and spirit for a life of learning and service.
2001-2002 Officers, Trustees & Administration
2005 TERM EXPIRATION
Charles B. Beard ’54
Jeffrey D. Chestnut*
Wade R. Fenn ’76*
Karl Hauschild, Jr. ’55
James W. Callison ’45*
Scott P. Kramer ’58*
Dr. Lael M. Luedtke ’80
Tamara Kloeckl White ’80*
* Eligible for re-election
Trustee EmeritiEdward Landes ’37
Paxton Mendelssohn II ’31
Donald B. Purrington, Honorary
Col. James D. Strong ’27
COVER: This issue, we chose to use acover on our cover. In its July 6, 1942issue, LIFE magazine ran a five-page storyon Shattuck School’s Commencement. In that magazine, Ted Hartley ‘42 wasphotographed with a young woman telling her “he just won appointment toAnnappolis, will go East immediately.” The young woman is not identified in thephoto. Look for Ted’s story (page 12),along with profiles of five other SSMalumni who are finding success andsatisfaction in filmmaking.
ABOVE: Senior Maggie Osterbauer ‘03(Faribault), one of our talented studentartists, created the abstract collage titled“Letting Go.”
FROM THE INTERIM HEAD OF SHATTUCK -ST. MARY ’S SCHOOL
Home StretchDennis C. Brown, Interim Head of School
As I consider the upcoming SpringTerm, I can’t help borrowing thebaseball “home stretch” analogy asmy two-year tenure draws to a close.It has been an incredibly full andactive two years. Included havebeen a number of new initiativesthat have been introduced which Iam convinced will serve the Schoolwell in the future.
One of the key strategies introducedat the beginning of my tenure wasdeveloping an operating philosophythat was student-centered. With thatbasic idea in mind, we strengthenedthe advisor-advisee system, wherebya student’s advisor became the “keycontact” for mentoring the student,monitoring his or her progressdevelopmentally as well as academ-ically, and communicating updatesto parents. We implemented theBastian Student Leader program as ameans for Upper School students todevelop leadership skills and serveas important role models in the dailylife of the School. And, our hockeyprogram, especially the way that ourstudent-athletes represent them-selves, their families, and the School,consistently receives rave reviews.Through an improved organizationalstructure, this program continues toprovide increased academic as wellas hockey developmental opportu-nities for each participating student.
Developing the infrastructure tosupport a wireless campus andissuing notebook computers to eachstudent and faculty member hasbeen a key component in pursuingthe student-centered philosophy.
Our Board of Trustees, parents, andfaculty deserve credit for embracingin short order our Gateway NationalModel Notebook School Program. Aspart of a strong academic foundation,we want our students to be tech-nically competent. We want to givethem the tools so that they canbecome lifelong learners. With theequipment everyone now has inhand, the only limit is a person’sattitude.
Just as important as a student-centered philosophy has been ourkeen desire to increase our parentand alumni connections to theSchool. Today we have a very activeParents’ Association. This energeticgroup has just raised a record$30,000 for the School during theWinter Carnival Silent Auction andRaffle. Special thanks go to theorganizers of this fundraiser andespecially to the chair, DianeThielbar. The Parents’ Association,under the leadership of President
Gail Wolfe, has future plans toexpand its parents’ connectionsthrough regional groups.
Our alumni are also seeing andhearing more about the School. We are working harder than everto meet many alumni in regionalsettings. In this issue you will readabout an alumni gathering in PalmDesert (pg. 5) in January and thestrong turn-out for our annualalumni holiday party in Minneapolis(pgs. 6-7). Similar meetings thisspring in San Diego, Chicago, andNaples highlight the alumni calendar.
These new initiatives have beenchallenging and rewarding. But,perhaps my greatest satisfactioncomes from finding a permanentHead of School and putting togethera team of academic leaders who feellikewise about the importance of allof these programs. Nick Stonemanwill be an outstanding leader forShattuck-St. Mary’s and will continuethe positive momentum begunduring the past two years.
These are my “home stretch”reflections. Let me conclude byadding that Mary Alice and Iappreciate the thoughts, prayers and concern we have received fromso many in the Shattuck-St. Mary’scommunity in the aftermath of MaryAlice’s stroke on February 10th. Wehope and trust that as soon as MaryAlice’s strength improves, she willhave the opportunity to again resideon campus and see everyone beforewe return this summer to our homein the Atlanta area.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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President’s PreambleThis coming June will mark
another “commencement” for
me, another departure from this
School that I love and have tried
to serve. Many of you know that I
am in my third tour here – three
years as a student, three years as a
faculty member, and now four
years as president of the Board
of Trustees. I jokingly said to
someone when I arrived back on
campus in the fall of 1999, “If I
get it right this time, perhaps I
can retire.” Looking ahead to
June gives me pause – have I
got it right? Can I leave with
confidence? I will not get
another chance.
In this most recent incarnation,
the Board chose me to be the
School’s “outside” person, so
that the Head of School could
concentrate on strengthening
our daily program. I have tried
to focus my efforts and energies
on those of you who are outside
of the School – telling our story
and eliciting support. It has been
a privilege to meet so many of
you and to share the School’s
successes. Guiding and inspiring
me in my travels throughout the
country on the School’s behalf
(as they have on my journey
through life) are the words of the
dedicatory plaque on the outside
stairs of Johnson [Armory]:
I firmly believe that, and have tried
to follow it for fifty years. Working for
Shattuck-St. Mary’s has definitely been
and continues to be something well
worth doing. Each of us, as alumni,
has benefited in some way by our
attendance here and by our contact
with the people in the School in our
time. Our lives were changed because
we were students here (and not some-
where else). We hang our clothes with
the left sleeve facing out, or we take
notes at meetings in outline form,
or we relate to our spouse or
children in a certain way, or we
exercise leadership roles in business
or education or government or the
Church because of this School, its
people and its values.
I think that for all of us it’s “give
back” time. Elsewhere in this
magazine, you will read about the
progress in our Advancing the
Heritage of Excellence program.
In the coming months each of us
will have the opportunity to help
perpetuate the heritage that we
received – to repay our nurture and
to carry on the vision and the work
of the founders and early benefactors.
Perhaps this isn’t the greatest time in
history to be carrying out a major
gifts effort of this magnitude, but
I am reminded about Augusta
Shumway’s pledge to Bishop Whipple
to build a chapel for his school. Even
though she was wiped out by the
Chicago fire, she made good on her
promise. In the last year or so, your
401k may have become a 201k, but
in view of what we have already
received, can we do any less than
Mrs. Shumway?
(The Reverend Cannon)William P. Scheel ’54, Ed.D.President, Board of Trustees
TH E M A I N T H I N G I NL I F E I S T O D O W E L LS O M E T H I N G T H AT I SW O RT H D O I N G. CA R EN O T F O R S H O W. LI F EI S T O O S H O RT A N DT O O S A C R E D F O R
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Advancing the Heritage of ExcellenceThe Heritage Program at Shattuck-St. Mary’s is a major
gifts effort to provide additions to the School’s endow-
ment, facilities renovations and ongoing annual
support. Through the generosity of alumni and friends,
several projects are completed or under development.
Look for a complete Heritage Program funding status
report in the School’s Annual Report this summer.
Student Center to Become a RealityA new student center, named in
memory of Pamela Andreas
Stisser ’62, is in the planning
stages with the hope it will be
ready for the 2003-04 school
year. The student center is made
possible by gifts from Pam’s
family and friends and the
Albert M. Andreas Foundation.
Pam Stisser died on November 17, 2002. She is survived
by her husband Vernon, seven children, six grand-
children, her parents and many other family members and
friends. She is remembered “as an individual with an
unparalleled love of life who
passed that effervescence
on to her many friends
and family.” In June
2002, Pam was on
campus for her
class’ 40th reunion.
“Pam has a sparklingsmile and a thoughtfulconcern for everyone. . .Pam’s vivaciouspersonality will not beforgotten.”– 1962 Fleur de Lis yearbook
Waldron Gift Benefits NewhallAuditoriumAs the 2002-03 school year has unfolded, performers
and audience members in Newhall Auditorium are
enjoying the benefits of an alumnus’ generosity. Helen
and Bill Waldron ’47 gave a significant gift to install a
new lighting system, new curtains, backstage bath-
room facilities and expanded costume storage space in
the School’s premier performing arts space. The gift was
given in honor of Bill Waldron’s ’47 classmates.
Helen and Bill Waldron ’47 visited campus on November 4 toview the Newhall Auditorium improvements and to meet withstudents involved in the performing arts. Pictured l-r: ArsAzam ’03 - President of the Dramatic Association, Mr. LynnSeibel - Chair of the Fine Arts Department, Helen Waldron,Bill Waldron ’47, Esther Agbaje ’03- Vice President of theDramatic Association, and Interim Head of School Dennis C. Brown
Backstage in Newhall Auditorium Dennis Brown (right) pointsout one of the structural improvements to Ron Wolfe (father ofMicah ’03). Also pictured is Deedee Anderson (wife of Directorof Institutional Advancement John Anderson) and Board ofTrustees President Dr. Bill Scheel ’54
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There is a group of people who
have found a way to be connected
to Shattuck-St. Mary’s without the
time and travel commitment of
being a trustee. Many of these
volunteers have business and family
obligations but still want to support
the School. The SSM Advisory
Committee, which was established
in May 2002, offers just the right
level of involvement for these busy
individuals.
The SSM Advisory Committee
meets annually each May in
conjunction with the Board of
Trustees meeting. This year, the
meeting will be held on May 8th.
SSM Advisors are alumni, parents,
grandparents, community leaders
and friends who have connections
to the School. The primary purpose
of the Advisory Committee is to
serve as a resource for the School
and Board of Trustees for advice
and assistance in various areas. For
example, the School has worked
with SSM Advisors in such areas as
real estate development, legislative
issues, marketing and investment
strategy.
SSM Advisors have discovered that
it is a time efficient way to support
the School. There is only one
annual meeting to attend. Informal
communication and dialogue
occurs on an “as needed” basis
throughout the year. The School
values the expertise of the SSM
Advisors for long-range planning
and strategic issues.
SSM Advisory CommitteeDr. William Ammentorp
– grandparent of David ’02 and John ’03
Rex Bates ’70
Bob Fayfield ’58
Scott Fenn ’74
Jack Fuller ’40
Tim Gillin ’68
Jim Gustafson ’56
Brenda Parkinson Hauschild ’55 – grandparent of Kelly McGowan ’00
Abby Carlstrom Humphrey ’62
Ben Jaffray ’47
Nan Pearson Lightner ’51 – parent of Sally ’82
Lara Riley Lord ’79
Brooks Mancini ’58
David McClendon ’74
Susan Sears Muelhaupt ’64
Jim Muir ’55
Bill Munsell – parent of Scott ’87
Sally Novetzke
Harry O’Connor – former Dean of Students
Kathy Putrah – parent of Trevor ’93
Maurice Rowe – parent of Ken ’03 and Beth ’05
Sandra Baker Sherman ’58
Susan Webster ’68
Craig Whiting ’69- parent of Chadborne ’02
SSM Advisory Committee
This newly formed group (see article at left)
is comprised of parents, grandparents, alumni
and friends who serve two-year terms. The
Advisory Committee meets one time a year.
Members are expected to provide advice and
assistance, particularly to the Board of
Trustees, in planning for the School’s future.
Contact: Karl Hauschild ’55, Trustee,
952-920-8356 or [email protected]
SSM Alumni Association
This association is open to graduates, non-
graduates and even parents of alumni. The
Alumni Association plans events such as the
annual Reunion, Alumni Holiday Party and
other events. The group also selects the
alumni award recipients.
Contact: Susanne Reioux Wasson ’74, current
Alumni Association President, [email protected]
SSM Parents’ Association
This association is open to parents and pro-
vides many opportunities to “give back” to the
School and network with other SSM parents.
Contact: Gail Wolfe, current Parents’
Association President, [email protected]
SSM Speakers’ Society
This group is dedicated to bringing
interesting speakers to campus so students
can get an opportunity to evaluate opportu-
nities in varied careers.
Contact: John Anderson, Director of
Institutional Advancement,
[email protected] or 888-729-4946
SSM Sesquicentennial
In 2008, the School will commemorate the
150th anniversary of its founding. A
preliminary planning committee is being
formed to brainstorm and plan for this
event. It’s not too early to start organizing
the festivities!
Contact: Amy Wolf, Director of Publications,
[email protected] or 888-729-4946
Institutional Advancement Council
This group assists in generating major gifts
for the School’s endowment, facilities and
special projects on an ongoing basis.
Contact: John Anderson, Director of
Institutional Advancement,
[email protected] or 888-729-4946
Current members of the SSM Advisory Committee
ALUMNI NEWS FROM SHATTUCK -ST. MARY ’S SCHOOL
A special evening for alumni and
friends of Shattuck-St. Mary’s was
held on January 22, 2003 in Palm
Desert, California. Presenting the
vision for the School’s future were
Interim Head of School Dennis
Brown, Director of Institutional
Advancement John Anderson and
Heritage Program Co-chair Hugh
Wooldridge ’55. Also on hand was
Nick Stoneman, Shattuck-St. Mary’s
incoming Head of School. Nick
placed a high priority on attending
the event where he could meet
many of the devoted SSM friends
and alumni in “the desert.”
Special thanks to Chris and Abe
Coman ’41 for their time and
dedication in organizing the Palm
Desert event. Chris and Abe are
known for their special brand of
“warm west coast” hospitality.
Dinner in the Desert
L-r: Bill Anderson ‘47, Bette Baskerville, Herb Hanson ’43, Virginia Anderson, MartyBaskerville ’42 and Bar Hanson
L-r: Judy Jeremiassen, John Jeremiassen ’59, and LindaStone Dasher ’56
L-r: Interim Head of School Dennis C. Brown, Mary Alice Brown,Director of Institutional Advancement John Anderson, Linda StoneDasher ’56, John Dasher, Abe Coman ’41, Hugh Wooldridge ’55 andincoming Head of School Nick Stoneman
L-r: Dick Denman ’44, Mary Ellen Denman, Abe Coman ’41, incoming Head ofSchool Nick Stoneman, Lawrence Berger ’43 and Maureen Berger
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SSM Alums Celebrate the Yuletide
L-r: Ashley Sautier Anderson ’90, JasonAnderson ’90 and Sara Affias ’89
Joseph Helkamp ’78 and Lorri Helkamp
John Wiper ’55 (left) and Karl Hauschild ’55
The Shattuck-St. Mary’s
Alumni Holiday Party at
the Minneapolis Club on
December 4th was a
great kick-off to the
holiday season. The
party was well-attended
by over 100 alumni and
guests from the Twin
Cities and surrounding
areas. Receiving a warm
welcome from the
alumni was incoming
Head of School Nick
Stoneman, who traveled
from Texas to attend the
event. The vocal ensemble Elements
provided seasonal background
music as guests enjoyed the hors
d’oeuvres and dessert buffet.
Don’t miss this year’s Alumni
Holiday Party; it’s always the first
Wednesday evening in December!
So, mark your calendar now for
December 3rd and plan to attend.
Tuck Warner ’42 (left) and incoming Head ofSchool Nick Stoneman
The Shattuck-St. Mary’s Elements vocal group performed for the guests.
Tarah Fenn and SSM Alumni BoardTreasurer Erik Fenn ’86
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SSM Alumni Association Board members, l-r: Vice President John Nelson ’64,Justin Bradford ’87 and Carol Foderick Maus ’85
Big Sis and Little Sis: Brenda ParkinsonHauschild ’55 (left) and Sandy BakerSherman ’58
Big Sis and Little Sis: Dr. Lael Luedtke ’80 andSarah Lightner ’82
Parents Mary Donnelly (Mac ’03) andJeff Chestnut (Tyler ’03 & Peter ’06)
L-r: Admissions Associate and Bantam A Head Coach Tommy Breuer ’93, Joann Breuer,Director of Athletics John Sumner, Jessica Madole ’94 and Ryan Holland ’93
L-r: President of the SSM Parents’ Association Gail Wolfe, active parent volunteer RonWolfe (parents of Micah ’03), Vice President of the Board of Trustees Linda StoneDasher ’56 and John Dasher
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Alumni & Friends Shine on Iceby Interim Head of School and occasional sports reporter, Dennis C. Brown
SSM alumni and assorted friends
proved they “still have it in them”
on February 8, 2003. In the second
edition of the revived annual alumni
hockey game, both the White and
Maroon teams ended as winners in
a friendly tie of 8-8. The afternoon
game was billed as a preliminary
Official game photo - kneeling in front, l-r: Jeff Horstman ’95, Siroos Abolarhrari ’99, Pete Shimabukuro ’85, William Hays ’84, SteveErickson, Mike Johnson ’94, Bill Leach ’47 and Tom Breuer ’93 - Head Coach Boys Bantam A. Standing in back, l-r: Referee JasonStarkson, Betsey Kukowski ’97 - Assistant Coach Girls Prep, Jennifer Kranz - Assistant Coach Girls Varsity, Richard Nicoll ’70, TrevorPutrah ’93, Bob Breu - Assistant Coach Boys Junior Sabres, Wade Fenn ’76, Scott Curwin - Head Coach Girls Prep, Chris Peterson -Head Coach Girls Varsity, Erik Fenn ’86, referee Scott Markman, Brad Cohen ’84 and Steve Neitge - Assistant Coach Boys Bantam A.
event to an evening of SSM hockey
featuring the Girls Prep and the Boys
Prep teams.
Wonderman Bill Leach ’47, at 76
years young, led the way with a goal
in the second period. The fast-
moving game featured a hat trick by
Siroos Abolahrari ’99, and four-point
afternoons for both Jeff
Horstman ’95 (2 goals, 2
assists) and Trevor Putrah ’93
(1 goal, 3 assists). Current
Sabre assistant coaches, Jennifer
Kranz (Girls Varsity) and Betsey
Kukowski ’97 (Girls Prep), also
broke into the scoring column
with an assist each.
Other SSM skaters turning in
great performances included
Tom Breuer ’93 (1 goal, 1
assist), Michael Johnson ’94
(46 saves), Richard Nicoll ’70
Suiting up for the game and assisting the Whiteteam were Betsey Kukowski ’97, Assistant Coachfor the Girls Prep team and Jennifer Kranz,Assistant Coach for the Girls Varsity team.
(attending from the greatest distance
from Lincoln, NE), William Hays ’84
(2 goals), Erik Fenn ’86 (2 assists),
Wade Fenn ’76 (2 goals), Pete
Shimabukuro ’85 (2 assists), and
Brad Cohen ’84 (1 goal, 1 assist).
Retired Dean of Students and localFaribault resident, Harry O’Connor(center) stopped by to make sure everyonewas behaving in the locker room. BillLeach ’47 (left) and Wade Fenn ’76 (right)
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Erik Fenn ’86 follows the action.
Jeff Horstman ’95 (left) and SiroosAbolarhrari ’99 (right) go after the puck.
Enjoying the post-hockey reception at TheRectory hosted by Dennis and Mary AliceBrown were l-r: Director of Hockey J.P.Parisé, Bill Leach ’47 and faculty memberBob Neslund.
The SSM Boys
Prep team played
two Minnesota
high school
powerhouses on
January 24 and
25. The Sabres
defeated Benilde-
St. Margaret’s 7-2
on the 24th and
treated a sell-out
crowd the next
night to a thrilling
4-3 victory over
the defending Class AA champions Holy Angels. The games were a
welcome opportunity for the Sabres to compete against two of
Minnesota’s top high school hockey teams. The coach for Holy
Angels was quoted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune the morning
after the game: “We always try to find the best possible
competition. They (the Sabres) are a fine hockey team.”
Special thanks to Brenda Parkinson Hauschild ’55 and Jim
Hauschild ’55 who helped organize the pre-game dinner.
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SSM alumni helped pack the stands at the HolyAngels game to cheer on the Sabres to victory.
Saints and students, l-r: Debonney Fox ’05 (Glenwood Springs,CO), Bev Pottle Wiper ’55, Brenda Parkinson Hauschild ’55,Beth Rowe ’05 (Faribault, MN) and Rhoda Glad Pavek ’50
Pre-game dinner, Seated l-r: Carl and MonaNeumann (grandparents of Tyler ’03 and Peter ’06Chestnut) and Dr. Janet Chestnut. Standing, l-r: JimHauschild ’55, Jeff Chestnut, Dr. Geoffrey Ferster ’57and Maurice Rowe (father of Ken ’03 and Beth ’05)
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Despite the lack of snow in
Minnesota this winter, the Shattuck-
St. Mary’s campus was awash in a
fresh coating of snow just in time for
Winter Carnival Weekend. Parents
from as far away as Azerbaijan, Japan
and Taiwan joined parents from
around the United States for the
annual, event-filled weekend at SSM.
Highlights included the record-
breaking Silent Auction, Live Auction
and Raffle, spearheaded by the
Parents’ Association. Nearly $30,000
was raised to help fund future “wish
list” items for the School.
Incoming Head of School Nick Stoneman and his family traveled from
Texas to join in the weekend. During the Parents’ Association Brunch,
Mr. Stoneman asked parents to think back 20 years when cutting edge
computers were 286DX models selling for $6,500, there were virtually
no cell phones and Nintendo had not been invented. He emphasized
that an important role for the School is “helping prepare our kids to
handle change.” The way to do that, he suggested, is to equip students
with a strong core knowledge base, but to also help them develop as
“creative and flexible thinkers.” The role of technology, he suggested, will
continue to be a key
component of a Shattuck-
St. Mary’s education.
Winter Carnival 2003January 31 - February 2
Troy Sorensen (l), father of Luke ’09 and spouse of Jennie Sorensen, handcrafted awooden chess set for the Live Auction. Drs. Patricia & Joseph Lee (Austin ‘06) werehigh bidders. Bantam Tier I goalie, Austin (r), enjoys competitive chess with his dad.
Parent and trustee Jeff Chestnut (father ofTyler ’03 and Peter ’06) revs up the crowdwith the Live Auction’s most popular item – asigned Zach Parisé ’02 UND jersey. DougRuegsegger (father of Tyler ’06 and Rebecca’09) persevered as the top bidder.
Willing to gamble on the “Mystery Item” duringthe Live Auction was Kristin Dahl, mother ofEmily ’09 (l) and Megan ’07. She was notdisappointed by the gourmet stainless steel grill.
The people who made it happen. Members of the Parents’ Association who organized,prayed and pulled off a successful fundraiser, left- Bob & Kathy Erkel (parents of Steve’03), front – Gail & Ron Wolfe (parents of Micah ’03), right- Dr. Janet and Jeff Chestnut(parents of Tyler ’03 and Peter ’06) and back-Chair, Diane Thielbar (mother of Carla ’04).Missing from ’the photo were Carol Horstman (mother of Jason ’07), and Bonnie Hirsch(mother of Cullen ’05 and Danielle ’06).
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Members of this year’s Wooden Soldiers are l-r: Megan Trout ’04(Faribault, MN) Kyung Jin Park ’05 (Seoul, Korea), Renie Ikeda ’03(Tokyo, Japan), Captain Satsuki Kagaya ’03 (Tokyo, Japan), AikoNagashima ’03 (Yokohama, Japan), Jieun Kim ’04 (Seoul, Korea) andAnnabel Lin ’04 (Taipei, Taiwan).
Members of the Crack Squad pose with friends and family after theirWinter Carnival drill. Front, l-r: Emmanuel Cyril Datu ’05 (Abqaiq,Saudi Arabia), Wing Yan “Winnie” Lee ’04 (Hong Kong, China), ArsAzam ’03 (Golden Valley, MN) and Hsin-Han “Hank” Huang ’04(Taipei, Taiwan). Back: Lynn Hsu (sister of Max Hsu ’03), Yu-ChunChen ’05 (Hsinchu, Taiwan), Shi-shan Lee and Josephine Lin (parents ofJohn Lee ’04), Yu-Chiang “John” Lee ’04 (Taipei, Taiwan), Hsin-Chun“Eric” Huang ’06 (Taipei, Taiwan) and Captain Max Hsu ’03 (Taipei,Taiwan)
Incoming Head of School Nick Stoneman (left)attended the Board of Trustees meeting, held on theSSM campus January 17-18. Phil Mancini ’67 (fatherof Drew ’06) presented Nick with several essentialclothing items he will need as he begins his tenure asHead – a classic SSM tie and a Sabres lacrosse cap.
Sabre Pride
Good luck Sonja!The Board of Trustees recognized Associate Director ofInstitutional Advancement Sonja Johnson ’88 at its Januarymeeting for her five years of service to the School. Duringher tenure, shemanaged theAnnual Fund,organizedalumni events,assisted withfundraisingefforts andbecame well-acquaintedwith many ofthe School’salumni. InJanuary, sheaccepted aposition toserve BlakeSchool inMinneapolis as a MajorGifts Officer. Chuck Beard ’54 (left) and Linda StoneDasher ’56 (right) presented Sonja with a SSM woodenchair as the Trustees wished her well.
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SSM’S OWN FIND SUCCESS IN FILMby Renae Ronayne
Hollywood can be a small world. Just ask Niki Williams ’98. While working
at DreamWorks SKG, Niki met a fellow SSM graduate – Blake Herron ’81.
Our writer, Renae Ronayne, actually helped Niki make the connection. In interviewing
Blake, Renae learned that he was working on a script for DreamWorks. Renae told
Niki, and before long, the circle had been completed and two strangers in Hollywood
were acquainted with the common experience being their SSM education.
This feature highlights six stories of alumni enjoying careers in filmmaking. –Editor
Ted Hartley ’42, was a graduating senior when LIFE magazine covered the Shattuck
School Commencement. The article, published in 1942, is titled, “Life Goes to a
Military School: Fun and Fervor Mark Commencement at Shattuck.” Pictures with the
article show the seriousness of the Shads, as well as lighter moments that come with
graduation. Ted Hartley (see cover) is photographed standing next to a young woman
with a caption that reads: “Sitting out a dance in the gun room, Ted Hartley of Des
Moines impresses his girl by telling her that he has just won appointment to Annapolis,
will go east immediately.” Ted wrote about his youth, the time he spent at Shattuck
School, and other significant times in his life, in this reflection.
“I was an Iowa farm boy transplanted by my widowed mother to the big city
of Des Moines for a better education. My maternal grandmother, after schooling
me in Rudyard Kipling and European history, urged a prep school education
as the proper stepping stone for a gentleman-in-the-making. Shattuck School
was a three-hour train ride away with a fine scholastic reputation and a gen-
erous offer of financial help. Raw-boned, scared, and wobbly I sensed that this
was my ticket out and I reached for it timidly. On a bright autumn afternoon,
I boarded the silver Rock Island Zephyr for Faribault.
I was pretty much a misfit. I had come from a simple but cozy environment
doted on by an adoring mother, sister, and grandmother. Ill at ease in a world
of men and boys, I made few friends, even in sports. It would have been bleak
beyond bearing had it not been for the tough, inspiring presence of one gifted
teacher who changed my life and who still influences me in subtle ways today.
Mr. Wagner, “the Duke,” gave me the gift of Browning, Keats, and Shakespeare.
He chided me, rode me, took me out of my self-absorbed loneliness and
pushed me into the world of literary
minds and golden words. “So, Mr.
Hartley, can you help us understand what
the poet meant by breaking into a mist
with bells? What could he mean by that?”
The Duke expected me to figure that out
and I stretched my mind to do so.
Many unmarried masters had apartments
in the dorm. The Duke’s was on my floor.
Every evening at 9:15 when we were
freed from study hall, the Duke would
open the door to his apartment. Some-
times there was milk or coffee, and
German cookies. Barron, ugly and slob-
Ted with wife Dina Merrill (top) and on the setof Mighty Joe Young with actor Bill Paxtonand grandson Morgan Hartley (future director)
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bery, sprawled at his
master’s slippered feet.
The Duke regaled us with
stories and the thrill of
the curtain going up on a
Broadway show. How
those wondrous evenings
enriched our student
lives, and how much they
made literature seem
glamorous and desirable.
After graduation from
Shattuck School, I en-
tered Annapolis. There were lots of ways
that the senior midshipmen made life
miserable in the name of discipline. But
I got through it. My experience at
Shattuck School helped a lot, and by the
third year I had stripes on my arm and
was well up the list in class standing.
I enjoyed my Navy flying career. For
a short time, I was stationed in Morocco
flying A2Js. I fell hopelessly in love with
a French beauty and sired a son whom
I later raised in California. I received
a medical discharge after a training acci-
dent off Cuba. The Navy had sent me
to Harvard Business School, but I was
a confused, unprepared civilian. I did
get a job with Gulf and Western running
one of their subsidiaries but then in a
merger downsizing, I became surplus.
So I went to Hollywood and became an
actor. This was an unexpected and happy
surprise. When Cary Grant approved me
for a key role in the final film of his life –
Walk, Don’t Run – it seemed an incredible
development. I had stumbled into a new
career without preparation or qualifi-
cations, but I loved it. For five or six
years, I thought I might just have the
fortune to play big film or TV roles all of my life. However,
I starred in a TV series that received bad reviews and suddenly
the agents were not calling me anymore. I turned back to the
theater and performed in a play directed by Henry Fonda.
When a group of investors decided to resurrect RKO Pictures a
decade ago, they invited me to become head of production. I
became a significant stockholder and have been helping to
build the company ever since. Now I find myself wanting to be
more “hands on” again, and this year will produce a couple of
films. This may lead me to sell my RKO stock and do more
projects on my own.
One of my next films is from a short story I wrote about off-
shore oil exploration drilling into a lost city at the bottom of the Borneo Straits.
It is a bit of Indiana Jones in a new character and a new environment. I hope it
may become a franchise once I have the first film completed in 2004. I am also
producing a stage musical reconceived from the Fred Astair/Ginger Rogers hit
film Swingtime, which is scheduled to open in L.A. in November, followed by a
Broadway opening in March 2004.
I live in a section of Los Angeles called Brentwood on a street made famous
by the O.J. Simpson debacle, Rockingham Avenue. I am married to an endlessly
beauteous lady named Dina Merrill who was and is a film great on her own.
My son, Philippe Hartley, lives not too far away with his two young, world-
beater kids, who of course speak fluent French to their Parisian grandmother,
who has never quite forgiven me. I have a great life.”
As the Executive Vice President for 20th Century
Fox Television Distribution, Marion Gorton
Edwards ’68 is in the distribution end of the film
business. Her clients include U.S. and interna-
tional networks in addition to the basic cable
channels outside of the United States. It’s a
complex job that involves management of seven
international offices and a staff of about 125
people. It’s also a job that requires about four
months of world-wide travel each year to visit
clients and negotiate broadcasting agreements.
Marion says, “Whenever you see any Fox movies
on a U.S. network you can think of me.”
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Her career has been devoted to the film
industry following a lifelong passion for
movies – an interest nurtured in her
hometown of Pocatello, Idaho. “In a small
town, the symphony and the ballet never
perform... but movies play every week-
end. It was the only art form we had!"
The passion for movies continued while
Marion attended St. Mary’s Hall. She
would go to two movies each week,
followed by her favorite dessert at the
Olympia Restaurant – “cinnamon ice
cream on homemade apple pie. Yum!”
So what was a young woman from Poca-
tello, Idaho doing in Faribault? Marion’s
parents believed in the value of a good
education. Her brother, Adrian ’65, grad-
uated from Shattuck School and paved
the way for the younger sister to attend
St. Mary’s Hall. However, the initial
transition to a boarding school environ-
ment was very difficult for her. One of
her earliest memories upon arriving
at St. Mary’s Hall is that she rushed into
a bathroom and cried after finding out
her trunk was lost and realizing that she
did not know anyone. “Eventually my
lost trunk arrived, with the uniforms,
and I made friends with many girls, who
became like sisters in the extended family
of the School.” Miss Stave, an English
teacher, also took her under her wing
which made a positive change in her life.
Marion believes today, that even though
her initial adjustment to life at St. Mary’s
Hall was painful, “it was the beginning
of what would be an extraordinary period
of growth that would first change and
then form me as the person I am today.”
A lesson she learned at the School and
still harbors today is learning to value and trust other women. She keeps in
contact with a close friend from SMH: Jane Wiggington Kidder ’68. She also
recalls the morals she learned through the Honor Code, and believes while at St.
Mary’s Hall she was valued and treated as
an adult by teachers and administrators.
Marion has been happily married for
19 years to Robert Edwards and has two
teenaged children, Thomas and Caroline.
They live in Glendale, CA. She comments,
“My daughter was recently a bridesmaid
in Jane Wiggington Kidder’s daughter’s
wedding, and will be attending the
summer program at Shattuck-St. Mary’s
this year. Talk about full circle!”
One of this past summer’s hit films, The Bourne Identity, starring Matt Damon,
was co-written by one of SSM’s very own – William Blake Herron ’81. The
film was a major break for an artist who traces some of his early inspiration to
SSM. “Without question, SSM sowed the seeds of what success I enjoy today.
One of my first memories is walking down the main hall and seeing all those
intimidating plaques of the School’s best and brightest. I desperately wanted
to be one of those immortalized elite. As my time at SSM continued, that petty
impulse for recognition grew into something much more profound and
gratifying – the School had cleverly baited me into becoming a life learner. It
seemed like the entire faculty was devoted to my personal growth. Mr. Kettering
would keep the library open a bit longer if play practice went too long and
Mr. Freeman was available for questions in the morning. I could list a dozen
examples of how the faculty wouldn’t allow me to wallow in mediocrity.”
The summer following his graduation from SSM, Blake worked at the Guthrie
Theatre in Minneapolis, assisting legendary directors Leviu Cuileau and Richard
Foreman. He attended Middlebury College where he majored in Russian, co-
founded a student-run theater troupe and studied at the Pushkin Institute in
Moscow. The sad circumstances of the Russian people prompted Blake towards
a soul-searching realization: “Life seemed far too fleeting and precious not to
Carolyn Edwards (right) with brideKatharine Kidder, daughters of MarionGorton Edwards and Jane Wiggington Kidder
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take risks.” He credits the Russian experience with
firmly planting the film bug in him. He recognized this
passion incorporated all of the things he loved: reading,
writing plays, acting, and music. However, graduate
work in film would come after a dual-life period in
New York City: working at a Wall Street law firm by
day and playing in a rock band by night. Eventually, he
applied and was accepted into New York University’s
graduate film school, spent a “decade of poverty”
making art films in New York, and then had “some
good fortune in Hollywood.” This “good fortune”
includes having written for nearly every major and
minor studio. He also wrote several scripts for Lazarus
Man, a syndicated TV series starring Robert Urich. His
most-prized film accomplishment is A Texas Funeral, an
independent film he wrote and directed. The film,
starring Martin Sheen, won acclaim at the Venice International
Film Festival, a jury prize at the L.A. Independent Film Festival,
was released theatrically in Europe to critical praise, and pre-
miered domestically on the STARZ cable network. This success
opened many doors for Blake, including the opportunity to
co-write The Bourne Identity.
Currently, Blake is preparing to direct The Remarkable Fall and
Rise of Emperor Norton, and is writing a screenplay for Steven
Spielberg’s company, DreamWorks SKG. Last May, he was
married and now is looking forward to being a new father. The
couple’s home is in Pacific Palisades – known for both its
comfort and boredom. This, Blake believes, is the perfect
combination to insure a “healthy family life.”
With the cast from A Texas Funeral, l-r: Olivia d’Abo, JaneAdams, Chris Noth, Blake Herron ’81, Grace Zabriskie, IsaiahWashington, Joanne Whalley and Robert Patrick
Blake Herron (l.) directing Martin Sheen and a less accommodating actor.
Eric Weiss ’81 (at left) likens screenwriting to “the birthing process.” Even when you
start with a great novel, it’s not easy to transform it to a screenplay. Such was the case
with Buffalo Soldiers, a Miramax film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Anna Paquin,
scheduled to open in May 2003. Eric co-wrote the screenplay with the director
Gregor Jordan which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival just prior to September
11, 2001. The movie is adapted from a novel of the same name by Robert O’Connor.
In scr(i)pt magazine’s March/April issue, Eric wrote about his writing journey for
Buffalo Soldiers: “When you adapt a book, a funny thing happens on the way to the
screenplay. You can take everything presented in a great novel, make all your
judicious cuts and put it into screenplay format, and then – zap – everything that
was so wonderful in the novel loses its power in the screenplay. Suddenly you’re all
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alone, sweating out the story.”
Eric credits Mr. Bob Neslund for helping
develop his interest in film. During one
of Mr. Neslund’s satire writing classes, he
was “very encouraging” to Eric. They read
plays by Edward Albee and Joseph Heller’s
Catch 22, which had a great effect on him.
Eric also credits SSM’s small size for
enabling him to participate in a variety of
sports. He was on the football, wrestling,
and tennis teams. Outside of his studies,
he kept busy with extra activities. He was
on the Crack Squad for two years, played
in a band, was a member of the debate
team, and wrote for the Spectator news-
paper. Like Marion Gorton Edwards ’68,
Eric remembers watching movies at “that
wonderful movie theater downtown” or in
the School’s AV room.
Following graduation, Eric attended Grinnell College. He was editor of the
school’s newspaper and graduated with an Economics degree. He then moved
to New York and held a variety of writing jobs. While in New York, he and
Blake Herron ’81 were roommates – “both writing scripts in a dingy
Brooklyn row house.” In 1991, he moved to Los Angeles to attend the
American Film Institute. While his most recent writing success is Buffalo
Soldiers, Eric also has writing credits for two other film features: Wicked and
Bongwater. Currently he is writing a television pilot for the F/X network.
Jim Whitaker ’89 has spent his film career, thus far, behind a camera. As
a cinematographer, he is focused on such details as lens choice, lighting, and
camera angles. His latest cinematography credit is for the upcoming feature
film The Cooler, starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, and Maria Bello.
The movie was one of 16 feature films selected from over 2000 submissions
at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival in January. It was purchased by Lion’s
Gate Entertainment and will be released in October later this year.
Jim is “very thankful” for Shattuck-St. Mary’s. He spent his freshman, sopho-
more, and half of his junior year at New Trier Public High School in Winnet-
ka, IL. His parents, (Joe Whitaker ’62 and Pam Bedford Whitaker ’64)
were hoping to help focus him on a positive and more specific direction in
his life. He arrived on campus midway through his junior year.
Even though “Faribault seemed small,” and “Shattuck St. Mary’s was so cold”
at first, Jim believes this move was critical to his success today. He credits his
year and a half at SSM in helping prepare him for college. He attended
Denison University where he majored in Economics while also taking
photography, cinematography and filmmaking classes. SSM English teacher
Slade Schuster made a great impression on Jim. “He helped me shift to the
other side of my brain. He is very free-thinking, and introduced me to
authors like Kurt Vonnegut. Reading was always paramount to me, but he
gave me more direction.”
After graduating from college, Jim went to Los Angeles to begin his career.
He began as a production assistant in music videos and TV commercials,
“which basically means I fetched coffee and ran errands.” He quickly moved
up the ranks to camera assistant for music videos, helping to produce and
film videos for entertainers such as Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie.
At his five-year reunion, Jim arrived back at SSM – this time to work. He was
the Unit Stills Photographer, in charge of publicity pictures for the feature
film, Embrace of the Vampire, starring Alyssa Milano. The film, released in
Eric Weiss ’81 and Blake Herron ’81 (alsoprofiled) have remained in touch through theyears. While at SSM, Eric played saxophone in a “blues/shuffle-rock” band named Eric Weissand the Protestors. This photo, taken from TheSpectator, April 25, 1981, shows Eric on saxo-phone and Blake on guitar, posing for their firstalbum cover. Success has obviously been achievedfor both artists through different endeavors.
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1995, used the Shattuck-St. Mary’s
gothic structures for its set.
Jim has credits on four independent
feature films. He also shoots com-
mercials and recently finished filming
segments for ATT and Budweiser.
He notes, “everything I have accom-
plished in this profession has been
through freelancing.”
Jim is married to Nicole, also a cine-
matographer, and lives in Hollywood,
California. They have two young
sons, Miles Stellan and Xander Cole.
Incidentally, Jim’s parents, who met
and fell in love while attending
Shattuck School and St. Mary’s Hall
respectively, have relocated to the
warmer climate of southern
California. Most likely, it is the
grandsons and not the weather that
has drawn them there.
Niki Williams ’97 began her career in the film
industry as a personal assistant to Debbie
Allen. “This was the most demanding period
in my entire life! Debbie had a production
company, which meant that I was in charge of
reading EVERY script, treatment, and synopsis
she received. She also directed a television
series for the Women’s Entertainment Network,
and she’d just opened up a dance school. Her
hand was in every aspect of the film, television,
theater, and dance world. It was an amazing
position. However, I wanted to concentrate on
film, and so I left to work at a film studio.”
In contrast, Niki grew up in Gary, Indiana
which at one time earned the infamous title
“The Murder Capitol” of America. “As you can
imagine, I came from a very hard place.”
Attending movies every Friday or Saturday,
was a way to go places she’d “always wanted
to taste, touch, and feel, but couldn’t.” She
wrote an essay as part of the application
process for a program called A Better Chance,
and ”a gentleman named Colonel James
Donald Strong ’27 liked it so much that he
brought me to Shattuck-St. Mary’s through
a Stronghold Scholarship. I can never truly
repay what that man gave me.”
“Culture shock” is how Niki describes her first
impressions upon arriving in Faribault. She and
Tracey Smith ’96 were the only two African-
American students on campus. “It was a very
trying time. Eventually, I really started to
blossom, then race and socioeconomic status
became less of an issue for me.”
While at SSM, Niki became a writer for the
Spectator newspaper. She remembers working
with Ms. Nelson to meet the paper’s deadline.
“In the process, we would have such interest-
ing, thought-provoking conver-
sations, most of which shall
remain in that room.” Niki was
stage manager for approximately
seven plays at SSM. These
experiences and her own love of
storytelling piqued her interest in
the entertainment industry. When
it came time to apply to college,
she decided to pursue a degree in
film and television production at
the USC Film School.
Today, Niki lives in North Holly-
wood and works for DreamWorks
as an assistant. She helps her boss
find interesting stories for the
studio to turn into movies. They
help “attract writers, directors, etc.
to get the film going.” This type of
work is related to her aspirations
of eventually becoming a producer.
Jim Whitaker ’89 shooting pictures atShattuck-St. Mary’s School in 1994
Niki Williams ’97
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me at: [email protected]. I’m retired
and living in Willis, TX. I would really
enjoy hearing from any of my classmates.”
Submitted on October 21, 2002
Joann Lovdahl Herrity celebrated her 80th
birthday in Woods Hole, MA. Her daughter
surprised her with a family celebration. She
has one son, three daughters and eight
grandchildren. Joann feels truly blessed.
1943William Brenton died of a respiratory
ailment on January 28, 2003 in Des
Moines, IA. During his career, he held a
variety of positions with Brenton Banks -
his family’s chain of banks in Iowa, which
was sold to Wells Fargo & Co. in 2000.
John Dane is looking forward to his 60th
reunion in June. He has talked to several of
his classmates who will be coming. There
might even be some Shads from ’44, ’45
and ’46 who will be there.
John Fesler retired from Lamperts in 2001.
“I am looking forward to our 60th reunion
June 6-8, 2003. Let’s plan for a big turnout
because it’ll be the last BIG one.”
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1931Thonet Dauphiné writes, “Best
wishes to Shattuck-St. Mary’s for
a prosperous New Year.” He
remains in touch with James
O’Neil and Fred Walker, both
from the class of 1931.
“Everyone is well considering
their ages!”
Dr. Julius Willson has a new
pacemaker. He continues to
enjoy tennis and hopes to play
in the 90+ national tennis
competition after his next
birthday.
1932The last of Richard Wilhoit’s
eleven grandchildren recently
graduated from the University of
Florida with highest honors. His
youngest great-grandchild is age
5. “Time is fleeting. Also, Bud
Albertson ’48 is back on his
feet after knee replacement
surgery. He’s a very popular man
here in Sanibel, FL.”
1935Charles Neer is an Emeritus
Professor of Orthopaedic surgery
and special lecturer at Columbia
University in New York City.
He is married to Eileen and they
have an 11 year-old son, Charles
Henry Neer.
1940
online� news note
Anson Andrist writes, "Hi this
is Gordy, class of 1940! I’m new
online and would like to hear
from anyone in my class. E-mail
Thomas Kastle ’26October 25, 2002
John Barr O’Toole ’31October 4, 2002
Charles E. Sine ’33April, 2002
Charles G. “Charlie” Steffes ’40November 9, 2002
Richard Stoddard ’40December 29, 2002
Robert T. Lippert ’43November, 2002
William H. Brenton ’44January 28, 2003
Philip T. Fairchild Jr. ’48October 22, 2002
Newell Snyder ’49November, 25, 2002
Robert Thomas Evans II ’52January 6, 2003
Lyman T. Powell ’52October 10, 2002
Dr. Stanley Hart ’53June 19, 2002
Louis King ’57March 7, 2002
Pamela Andreas Stisser ’62November 17, 2002
Michael Seibert ’63December 13, 2002
Nicholas L. Sansome, former faculty
February 21, 2003
In Memoriam
IN MEMORIAM AND CLASS NOTES
Herb Hanson has been elected to the U of
MN’s Carlson School of Management Board
of Overseers. Herb previously served the
Carlson School as
a member of their
Advisory Council.
1945Cam Stewart
was pleased to
learn that some
SSM hockey
players were
headed to his alma
mater – the University of North Dakota. He
wished both teams “Good luck!”
Herb Hanson ’43
success of his film, “My Big Fat Greek
Wedding.”
1950Janet Thexton Jackson and her
husband, Warren, celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary last May!
Ann Chesley Healy Thomas’
daughter Karen Healy Morin, was
married to Craig Michaud on January
18, 2003 in Simsbury, CT. The couple
resides in Canton,CT.
A group of Saints from the Class of
’50 met for lunch before Christmas.
They had fun but wish their entire
class could have joined them. They
did not have a group photo taken,
but mutually agreed they still look
pretty good! In attendance were
Elsa Hauschild Selover, Gail
Oliver LaFave, Stephanie
Kerr Lundsgaard, Beverly
Jackson Smiley, Rhoda Glad
Pavek, Harriet Yarger Young
and Ellie Arnott Agustsson.
1951Bill Devries has been
promoted to Vice President,
Human Resources and
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1946Carolyn Burford
Brady enjoyed
dinner in Houston
with Dr. Bill
Scheel ’54,
President of the
Board of Shattuck-
St. Mary’s School.
“We had a grand
visit about
Shattuck-St. Mary’s.
It’s important for me to stay in touch
with the School since both my father
(’20) and brother (’44) also graduated
from Shattuck School.”
1948Barbara Merrill writes, “No school,
no job, no marriage, no baby . . . just
a fat 72 year-old happy, lazy lady.”
1949Dr. Kenneth Wahl has been retired
from dentistry for seven years.
Joan Smith Waitt’s son, Teddy (“the
Gateway Guy”) turns 40! She finds
it hard to believe he was 22 when he
Administration, Folder Factory, Inc.,
in Edinburg, VA. Folder Factory is one
of America’s leading manufacturers of
custom designed and printed presen-
tation pocket folders, ring binders,
folios, and jackets for CDs and
videotapes.
1952Class of 1953 Reunion: Did you
attend summer School in 1952? Meet
with fellow summer school cadets at
the 50th reunion in June. Call Dr.
David Cline (612) 863-4319 or
e-mail him: [email protected].
1954Joan Drennen Dorsey and her
husband, Evans, celebrated their 30th
founded the business. Her son,
Norm, Jr., has a beautiful bride,
Amanda, and he is enjoying the
Bunny Blankenberg Stearns ’50 (left) and StephanieKerr Lundsgaard ’50 (right) at the Castella Porcianoin Italy - Fall, 2002
Marsha Fayfield Walch ’50 (left) andStephanie Kerr Lundsgaard ’50 atMarsha’s home in Pass Christian, MS
Karen Healy Morin, daughter of AnnChesley Healy Thomas ‘50, marriedCraig Michaud.
Harriet Yarger Young ’50 and her husband took their daughter,Pam, to England to see her pen pal, Karen, of 30 years. L-r: Pam,Karen, and Harriet at Stoke-On-Trent, dubbed the "potteries" whereSpode, Wedgwood and all fine Chinas are produced.
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wedding anniversary on November 3,
2002 by renewing their vows at
Christ Episcopal Church in
Monticello, FL. After the ceremony,
their family surprised them with a
luau dinner party.
Robert Oliver continues to work full-
time as a plastic surgeon. Updates on
his children: Robert Jr. is in his first
year of general surgery at Louisville,
KY, and will start a plastic surgery
residency in the spring. Holt is
graduating from an M.D., Ph.D.
program at Southwestern University
and Chorus. I wore heart badges for
alumni of my college, and also
dedicated my performance to class-
mates at Shattuck School lost in
service to our country.”
1958Susan Steinel Duckworth and Ruth
Krueger Meyer met in Chicago while
visiting their sons. They talked about
the 45th reunion in June. E-mail Ruth
at: [email protected] to discuss
plans.
Sharing the holiday spirit during a
visit to the Ralston home near Kansas
City were Susan Reeder Cheney
Ralston ’74, Robert Reeder ’58 and
Susanne Reioux Wasson ’74.
in Texas and will start
a medicine residency.
Laura lives in
Orlando and has a
daughter.
1955Peggy Pierson Cost
has a grandson -
Lucca Charles Cost.
“What fun!”
1956Dr. Tim Palmer has
had a great family
year! He and his wife
celebrated 40 years of
marriage in June,
2002. Grandson #1 arrived in
August and Grandson #2 arrived in
September. Tim says, “Retirement
gets better by the month.”
Don Scheel sang in the world-
wide "Rolling Requiem" on
September 11, 2002. Over 180
choirs in 21 time zones performed
Mozart’s "Requiem" at 8:47 a.m. in
their time zone. “My wife and I
sang with the Seattle Symphony
Celebrating the Wiper’s return to Minnesota this past summer wereClass of ’55 friends, l-r: Carol Alexander, Bill Alexander ’55, JimHauschild ’55, Brenda Parkinson Hauschild ’55, John Wiper ’55 andBev Pottle Wiper ’55.
Class of ’58 Saints Susan SteinelDuckworth (l) and Dr. Ruth Krueger Meyermet in Chicago to make Reunion plans.
Robert Thomas “RT” Evans II died of a heart
attack on January 6, 2003 in Winnipeg. He was
68 years-old. Included in his obituary was the
following reference to his Shattuck School
experience: “At Shattuck School, RT was an
outstanding athlete, lettering in football, hockey,
track, swimming and wrestling, captaining
several of those teams to State ISL (Independent
School League) Championships. He was a
fearsome competitor and physical presence still
remembered by his surviving classmates as ’The
Bodyman’. . . He will be profoundly missed but
well and truly remembered by a grateful son,
surviving family, friends, and business
colleagues across North America.”
RT Evans ’52 at his 50th reunion in June, 2002 with hisson Dr. Robert Thomas Evans III ’76 and his grandsonSelby Andrew Evans
1959
Steve Barrager is a consulting
professor in the management service
and engineering department at
Stanford University. He lectures on
decision making in organizations and
conducts research on marine fishery
policy.
Peter Standard’s first grandchild,
Logan Alexa, was born last summer
on August 18, 2002.
1960Dr. Mark Alpert is completing his
35th year as a professor of Marketing
at the University of Texas-Austin. “My
wife, Judy, was featured as a singer at
the Budapest Summer Jewish Festival
in August 2002. We are feeling great
as well as fortunate.”
Roger McDonald and his wife, Diane,
plan to enjoy a two-month scuba
diving trip to the Great Barrier Reef in
Australia this spring.
1961Roger Williams is a designated
broker for Windermere Advantage
Realty in Arizona. He specializes in
golf properties in the valley of the sun
for all the Midwest “snowbirds.”
1962Pam Kaiser Rosacker was sorry to
miss the 40th reunion last June.
Her daughter graduated from the
University of Denver the same
weekend. She plans to definitely
be at the next reunion!
1963R. Eric Dyrud married Dorina Maier
on August 2, 2002.
1965Peter Stauffer’s
daughter, Caroline,
is a freshman at
Middlebury College
in Middlebury, VT.
online� newsnote
Pamela Gillespie
Brink writes, "Sallie
Zibell Jones and husband Craig,
along with Sarah Anderly
Rademacher and husband Don,
visited Pam at her summer home on
Pelican Lake in Orr, MN this past
August. Three days were spent on the
lake, hiking and catching up. In
September, Sarah and Pam helped
Sallie with her oldest son’s wedding.
Submitted on October 22, 2002
1966Marshall Kyger has relocated to the
Mississippi gulf coast after 36 years
in California. “We love it! Come on
down!” He has worked for Lock-
heed Martin for 27+ years.
1967Anne Taylor White is enjoying life
in Florida on the emerald coast. Her
youngest daughter is in her second
year of law school in New Orleans.
She would love to catch up with
classmates. Her e-mail address is:
1971Sam Keator went to Guatemala in
September 2002 to “Lago de Atitlan”
to check it out for a “50th Birth Year”
reunion for classmates and friends.
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The Trouts visited Danny and Robin Berenberg in Ponte Vedra, FL during the holidays.L-r: Phil Trout ’73, Danny Berenberg ’63, Robin Theel Berenberg ’64, Beth Trout, and
the Trout’s daughters, Lauren ’07 and Megan ’04
Getting together during the holidays werel-r: Susan Reeder Cheney Ralston ’74,Robert Reeder ’58 and Susanne ReiouxWasson ’74.
Celebrating Craig Hull’s retirement from the Beaverton, ORSchool District are l-r: Molly Gaynor Hull ’62, Craig Hull(Molly’s husband), Susan Gaynor Day ’60 and Sam Keator ’71.
1975
Kim Monahan
Carlson and her
husband live in
Shorewood, OR, just
west of Portland.
This is her second
year as a new
assistant principal at
West Linn High
School. She left the
classroom after
teaching 20 years.
They both enjoy the
outdoors, their new
home, family
gatherings and
traveling.
online� newsnote
Daniel Karjala
writes, "The last
year+ has been an
adventure... laid off
as GM-VP and
starting my own consulting firm EDK
Consulting (edkconsulting.com). I am
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Fred Upton (R-MI) was re-elected to
the 108th U.S. Congress with a 69%
vote majority.
1972
Dennis McCann says “With luck, all
this preparation for a war with Iraq
will be a waste of time. I would
prefer a very quiet peaceful tour here
(with the foreign service) in Kuwait.”
Jonathan Strong married Bonny
Villa-Hannah December 18, 2002 in
Maui, HI. Jonathan’s nephew, Forrest,
is attending Shattuck-St. Mary’s
School. “Another ’Strong’ legacy!”
Forrest is the son of David and M.C.
Strong.
1973Steven Jones and Gretchen Orsz
welcomed their daughter, Talise
Renee, into their lives on September
26, 2002. Steve plans to attend his
30th reunion and encourages the rest
of the class to do the same.
married and living in Dallas and had
the honor to experience Shattuck-
St. Mary’s best (dancers and
musicians) when they visited Dallas
earlier this year. I also spent some
time with David McClendon ’74,
Bill Scheel ’54, Interim Head of
School Dennis Brown and others... a
treat. I have spent half my career
doing business in Europe and am still
getting used to Dallas (esp. the drivers
and Cowboy fans). My wife, Missy, is
a Cowboys fan. My two daughters
(from a previous marriage) are not.
Go Vikes and (sorry) go Stars! Don’t
be a stranger.”
Submitted on November 26, 2002
Leslie Crosby Hansen ’76 and her family visited the family ofBruce Graham ’76 at the Graham’s home in Anchorage, AK.Front row, l-r: Sami Graham, Bruce Graham ’76, Leslie CrosbyHansen ’76 and Chuck Hansen. Second row: Daniel Hansen,Luke Graham, Mary Graham and Zachary Hansen. Back row: Todd Graham and Wyatt Hansen.Sam Keator ’71 at Lago de Atitlan.
Talise Renee, daughter of GretchenOrosz and Steven Jones ’73
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CLASS AGENTS
’26 Hollister S. Smith . . . . . . . (314) 469-6539
’38 M. G. Colburn . . . . . . . . . (423) 821-2493
’40 Jack G. Fuller Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]: May-Nov . . . . . . . . . [email protected]: Dec-April
’41 Lawrence J. Coman Jr. . . . (760) 776-4189
’42 H. Tuckwell Warner . . . . . . (952) 922-3536
’43 Oliver K. Washburn . . . . . (651) 426-2635
’44 Jane Clapp Towne . . . . . . . (701) 223-5569
’45 Mary Wrinch Hitchcock’45 Preston C. Haglin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (941) 466-7605: Oct-April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (715) 468-7430: May-Sept
’46 Richard Shepard . . . . . . . . (623) 584-9162
’47 Janice Requartte Loerch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’47 William Waldron . . . . . . . . (952) 473-6314
’47 Bill Leach
’48 Danforth Field II
’49 Anthea Kruse Mitkus’49 John S. Swart . . . [email protected]’49 John R. Fifield . . . . [email protected]
’50 Tom Tincher . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’50 Ellie Arnott Agustsson . [email protected]
’51 Jaclyn Senneff Fleming . . [email protected]’51 Richard J. Lyman . . . . . . . . .(952) 476-0414
’52 Gary W. Flakne . . . . [email protected]
’53 Mary Haines East . . . [email protected]
’54 William P. Scheel . . . . . . [email protected]
’55 Brenda Parkinson Hauschild (952) 470-6767’55 James Hauschild . . . . . . . . .(952) 470-6767
’56 Lucile Stoms Phillips’56 Stewart Westdal
’57 Sandra Anderson Rifkin
’58 Tyler Clements
’59 Hope M. (Buzz) Anderson
’60 Diane Evans Arnold . . [email protected]
’61 John S. Adler . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’62 William A. Bevan’62 Abby Carlstrom Humphrey
’63 Joan Ostrin ’63 Pete Bodman . . . . [email protected]
’64 K. Lynn Schwarz Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’65 Terry Toncray Becker . . . . (321) 454-9132
’66 Linda Cayce O’Neal
’68 Timothy C. Gillin . . . . . . . [email protected]’68 Gary Belscher . . . . . . assistant to Tim Gillin’68 David Gray . . . . . . . . assistant to Tim Gillin
’69 Daniel Schrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’70 J. Russell Higham III . [email protected]
’71 Mark R. Gillett
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1979Andrew McIntosh married
Laurentia Cincoski in a medieval
celtic ceremony in October, 2001.
They drew upon Andrew’s ancient
Scottish heritage to plan their own
highland festival complete with
bagpipes and a pig roast. Many
guests came in
period dress.
Andrew learned
embroidery to
work on
Laurentia’s dress,
which she
designed. They
are living in
Madison, WI
where he
continues to
manage an online
teacher profes-
sional develop-
ment service while Laurentia
finishes her dissertation in art
history.
1980Trey Howard
and his wife, Michelle Beck-
Howard, are
proud parents
of Trevor Beck
Howard. He
was born on
April 26, 2002.
1981
online�news note
John Breckenridge writes, "My
family and I have moved to South
Australia where we are loving life
in a beach-side suburb of Adelaide.
I have my wife Lee Ann to thank
for the opportunity to live in
Australia. She is a working on
issues of international trade,
biotechnology, and the
environment at the Centre for
International Economic Studies
where she has a
visiting
academic
appointment.
Aside from
hanging at the
beach with my
two boys, Sam
(4) and
Christopher (2),
I am teaching at
the Graduate
School of
Business at
Adelaide
University and have started a small
consulting business called Power
Ten Consulting. The teaching is
fun because I get to travel to
Andrew McIntosh ’79 and his brideLaurentia Cincoski
Trevor Beck Howard
During a trip to Hong Kong last fall,Director of Admissions Phil Trout ’73shared a meal with Wing Fu Lee, father of Winnie Lee ’04 and his SSMclassmate Edmund Cheung ’73.
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Singapore and
Hong Kong to
teach MBA
students every
few months. If
anyone from SSM
is coming “down
under,” please
look us up. We
plan to be here
for at least one
more year. I can
be reached by
e-mail at:
Submitted on November 19, 2002
1982Andrew Rosauer is living with his
wife, Vera, and their infant son
Alexander, in Macedonia. Andrew
is a regional director for Catholic
Relief Services.
1985Dan Sather is an engineer for
Boeing and lives in the Seattle area
with his wife, Katrina, and children
Evan (5), Hannah (3) and the latest
addition, Olivia (2).
1986Jennifer Hall Lowry has a seven
month-old son, National Robert
Lowry (3/14/02). She is finishing
her fellowship (clinical pharma-
cology & medical toxicology) on
October 31, 2002 and will become
the Medical Director to the Kansas
Poison Center at KU Medical Center
in Kansas City, KS.
online� news note
Christopher Gentry and his
wife Tammy are proud to
announce the birth of a baby
boy, David Julian. He was born
on November 12, 2002 and
weighed 9 lb., 4 oz. We send
our greetings, and are happy to
share this great news. David is
joining his sister Caitlin (3) and
Matthew (1 ).
Submitted on November 18, 2002
1987
online� news note
Amy Taft Koch and Kenny Koch are
proud to announce the birth of twin
sons. They were born on July 22,
2002 in Austin, TX. Kevin Milloy
Koch weighed 5 lbs, 9 oz and
Michael Taft Koch weighed 4 lbs, 14
oz. “The boys keep us very busy, but
we are having a lot of fun.”
Submitted on October 16, 2002
online� news note
Adam Cox recently accepted a
position as a Marketing Associate in
the NASG (North America Solutions
Group) division within Xerox, Inc.,
located in Portland, OR. He used to
be in the Office Printing Business
Unit division as a Technical Support
Specialist. "After three years in
Technical Support, I have moved on
to a different division within Xerox
and now cover all of Oregon and
western Washington. The one great
thing about this job is that I work
from home most of the time. No
more commuting. This allows me
more time with my son, Elliot, and wife
Debora."
Submitted on February 6, 2003
online� news note
Andy Hall writes, "After two excellent
years in London, I am back in Minne-
apolis. I’m working in the law firm
Mackall, Crounse & Moore. (I am
working with Tom MacIntosh and Lee
MacIntosh ’85- father and sister to Joel
MacIntosh ’87) Nice change of pace! I’d
love to say hello to all my classmates and
all those others from years before and
after. If you are in the Twin Cities
(permanently or visiting), get in touch!
I can be reached at:
Submitted on December 30, 2002
online� news note
Coe Bockmier was recently promoted to
regional manager from area manager at
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, located in Dallas.
"My family and I are planning a move to
Dallas at the end of March. A few of the
Old Shads are taking over/under bets to
see how long before I am in a white
jump suit, a cowboy hat and boots. If
Noah William Gentry, son of Krissy and Eric Gentry ’90
John Breckenridge ’81in Adelaide, Australiawith sons Sam andChristopher
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y’all come to Texas, look us up!"
Submitted February 10, 2003
1988Tony Franken’s and Bruce Hyslop’s
bands (“The Forget” and “Mala Leche”
respectively) played a few shows
together in Los Angeles, where both
musicians have managed to keep their
day jobs. Every gig Tony dedicates a
song to his long lost SSM pal, Jason
Parli. You can check out the bands at
Web sites: www.theforget.com and
www.malalechemusic.com.
Robert J. Huff is single and living in
Sioux Falls, SD. He bought a home
and continues to rebuild and install
car stereos. He also does some
mechanical work on classic cars. “I
have two precious red-headed
nephews, Chase and Cadden.”
online� news note
Patrick Michaelson and his wife
Kristin are proud to announce the
birth of their twins. James Patrick and
Julia Rose were born on July 28, 2002
in Minneapolis, MN.
Submitted on November 12, 2002
1989Kari Diersen married Derek
Fisher at the Chapel of the Good
Shepherd on December 28, 2002.
1990Derek Latty has recently gone
back to school to pursue a
degree in technical writing at
Southern Oregon University. He
is working full-time as a riding
instructor and horse trainer in
Ashland, OR. “I would love to
have any of my classmates get in
touch with me via e-mail at:
hope to hear from someone!!”
CLASS AGENTS
’72 Mike Sooy . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 332-0594
’73 Anne Albertson Geiger ’73 Phillip R. Trout . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’74 Susanne Reioux Wasson [email protected] ’74’74 David McClendon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] ’74 Charles E. Pitte
’75 Mark T. Senft . . . . . . [email protected]
’76 Karin Framburg Avery’76 Tom Evans . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’77 Dean Koerth
’78 Lawrence Deutsch . [email protected]’78 Loren E. Crosby
’79 Mary M. Dougherty’79 Richard R. Kincaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’81 Erica Maslen Dayton
’82 Denise M. Ratzlaff’82 Matthew J. Marta’83 Lynda Field Schlukebier
’84 Heather Hyslop Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’84 Katie Kinney Flippen
’85 Rebecca Stapelton Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’85 Victor Hadid . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’86 Joannne Fitzsimmons Abel’86 Erik Fenn . . . . . . . [email protected]
’87 Justin A. Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .’87 Robert Clymer
’88 Sonja A. Johnson ’88 Fred W. Krahmer [email protected]
’89 Lane E. Wilcox
’90 Sarah Lauerman Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’91 Collin Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
’92 Caren Currie Putrah
’93 Michelle M. Hayes ’93 Trevor A. Putrah
’94 Stephanie Campbell Bremer
’95 April Ripka . . . . . . . [email protected]’95 Eliza Schell . . . . . [email protected]’95 Emmy Storch [email protected]’95 Terry Bevan
’96 Jonathan Clarine
’97 Keli Nielson . . . . . . . [email protected]’97 Steven P. Remelius . [email protected]
’98 Jacqueline L. St. Onge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]’98 Elly M. Storch . . . . [email protected]
’99 Zaki Abu-Ghazaleh
’00 Jeff Freshwater . [email protected]
’02 Chadborne Whiting
Troy Stabenow is married and
the father of 22 month-old
Louisa.
Eric Gentry and his wife, Krissy,
are happy to announce the birth
of their son, Noah William, born
December 4, 2002. Eric is
currently working for the Carver
County Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority in Minnesota,
concentrating on affordable
housing issues. They also just
recently finished building their
first home in the city of Carver
and love it.
1991
online� news note
Mark Redmond writes, "Still
living in Boston, working with
children who are homeless,
playing banjo, loving married life.
Tracy is an environmental
Julia Rose (left) and James Patrick “J.P.”Michaelson (right) twins of Kristin andPatrick Michaelson ’88
consultant; we’ve
been married about
a year and a half,
though together for
8(!) years. Hope life
treats you well."
Submitted on October
21, 2002
online� news note
Joshua Rothacker
and Helle Soerensen
are happy to
announce their marriage on
September 29, 2002 in Phoenix,
AZ. They currently reside in
Tumwater, WA.
Submitted on October 24, 2002
1993Alexis Rees is living in Mt. Holly,
NJ. She works at Parker, McCay
and Criscuolo in Marlton, NJ.
Please contact her at:
1994
online� news note
Levi Peckham writes, "I’m playing
CLASS NOTES & FAMILY NEWS FROM SHATTUCK -ST. MARY ’S SCHOOL
26
live music around the Twin Cities
with ICED INK. Check out the
Web site (icedink.net) for the
latest information, etc."
Submitted on October 16, 2002
1995Terry Bevan moved to San Diego
where he has been working for
Habitat for Humanity. He would
like to hear from anyone in the
area. His e-mail is:
online� news note
Robert Gutwein and Jacqueline
Drew Gutwein ’96 are proud to
announce the birth of a baby boy,
Robert L. Gutwein III. He was born
on November 11, 2002 in Iowa City,
IA, and weighed 7 lb., 7 oz. The
whole family is adjusting well and
looking forward to visits from friends
and family during the holidays.
Submitted on December 1, 2002
Matthew Howells graduated from
the University of Alabama in May of
2002. In June, Matt joined the Peace
Corps. He and his wife, Michele
Hyde, are serving in Cameroon in
west central Africa. Matt is helping to
train teachers to teach English. The
couple will be in Cameroon for two
years.
Brigit Towey recently moved to
Tampa, FL where she is working with
Volunteers of America doing mental
health advocacy in a community
setting. She is enjoying the change of
scenery!
1996Cherish Galvin-Davis married Matt
Bliefernich on October 12, 2002 in
Highland Lake, NY.
1997Lance Bryan married Carrie
Severson on October 26, 2002.
1998Ian Carroll is attending Marian
College in Fond du Lac, WI. He is
playing on the hockey team and
doing very well scholastically.
Lawrence Durland writes:
“You might remember me as a tall,
skinny, long-haired geek from high
school. Now I am a tall, skinny geek
with short hair. After recently writing
to Slade Schuster, he convinced me
to update my status as to my
whereabouts. I am living in rural
Japan teaching English at a junior
high school. This is my second time
in Japan - I studied here my
sophomore year, too. This time I am
getting paid to be here. I ended up in
Japan because I didn’t know what
else to do after graduating with a
double major in International
Mark Redmond ’91and his wife, Tracy,on their wedding day,May 13, 2001
Joshua Rothacker ’91 and HelleSoerensen on their weddingday, September 29, 2002.
Robert Gutwein III, son of Jacqueline DrewGutwein ’96 and Robert Gutwein II ’95
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www.s-sm.org
Relations and Asian Studies from
Colgate University. That is the short
story... I have done quite a bit of cool
stuff since leaving SSM, but this is
the first update I have officially
submitted.”
Amanda Huntoon and Bryanna
Christianson Porter visited campus
in January. Bry currently lives in
Lubbock, TX with her husband Matt
and eight-month daughter Madeline.
Amanda is working on her Masters
in Violin Performance at the
Cleveland Institute of Music. She
plans to graduate in 2004 and also is
engaged to be married next summer.
Carolyn Melchert married Cory
Nicholson on August 10, 2002.
online� news note
Kevin Oltrogge and Nicole
Matthiack are happy to announce
their engagement. The wedding
ceremony will take place on August
9, 2003 in North Caldwell, NJ. The
couple resides in Raleigh, NC, where
Kevin is attending school.
Submitted on December 13, 2002
Trevor Putrah ’93 and his two year-olddaughter Currie, following the AlumniHockey Game
online� news note
Sarah Trick and Daniel Oliver
were married on September 21,
2002 in Seattle. They spent their
honeymoon in Italy, traveling to
Milan, the Cinque Terre on the
Italian Riviera, Siena in Tuscany,
Rome, and Stresa on Lake
Maggiore. Sarah, an Oberlin
College graduate, presently works
as a project assistant at a law firm
in downtown Seattle. She has
applied to law school. Dan, an
Oregon State University graduate,
works for Microsoft as a software
test engineer. They are currently
living in the Seattle area.
Submitted on November 25, 2002
David Ward co-founded Tree
Top Solutions, an internet
solutions company. In addition,
he is working part-time on his
MBA at Union College.
2000Ted Towey enrolled at the
University of San Francisco this
past fall. He has selected
Marketing as his major and
enjoys it.
2001Andrew Ho is attending the
University of Wisconsin-
La Crosse and is majoring in
Psychology. In addition to taking
a full class load this semester, he
is working as a library assistant
and as a tutor to multicultural
students. He hopes to attend
law school.
Family NewsLarry Novak is the high school band
director for District #309 – Park Rapids
area schools in Park Rapids, MN. This is
his 33rd year of directing bands. He was
the music teacher – instrumental and
vocal – at Shattuck-St. Mary’s from
1975-1978.
After three years as a young teacher at
Shattuck School, Walter Hinchman
went east in September 1964 to teach at
Pomfret School. He retired in June 2002
after 38 years at Pomfret, teaching
Chemistry and Physics and coaching
soccer and basketball. Walter and his
wife, Ann, will continue to live in
Pomfret. They have many fond
memories of Shattuck School and enjoy
reading about former students and
colleagues in the School’s publications.
The Reverend George Cobbett, father
of Tom ’84 and Nick ’85, celebrated the
50th anniversary of his ordination as an
Episcopal priest on December 21, 2002.
2002Chadborne Whiting is attending
Dickinson College and writes his
“intended, but undeclared major is
Mathematics.” He is also participating
in Army ROTC.
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HOCKEY NEWS FROM SHATTUCK -ST. MARY ’S SCHOOL
Sabre Highlights
Drew Stafford ’03 (Faribault) was a member of the
U.S. National Under-18 Team that played at the Five
Nations Tournament in February, 2003. The U.S. team
beat Sweden and Finland and lost to Russia and the
Czech Republic. Drew scored one goal and had three
assists in four games.
Collegiate Successes Meredith Roth ’00 has been selected for the 2003
United States Women’s National Team, which will
compete in the upcoming International Ice Hockey
Federation Women’s World Championship, held April
3-9 in Beijing, China. The team includes 11 Olympians
from the 2002 Winter Olympics and nine additional
members. Meredith is a defenseman for Providence
College.
Kelli Halcisak ’00 is one of ten nominees for the Patty
Kazmaier Award, which is given to the outstanding
female college player of the year. The award is the
equivalent to the men’s college hockey Hobey Baker
Award. Kelli plays defense for Providence College. Her
19 overall assists through 31 games (2/17/03) is a team
high for Providence.
Ben Eaves ’00 has been named a finalist for the Walter
Brown Award, given annually to the best American-
born college hockey player in New England. Ben is a
junior at Boston College and this is the second con-
secutive year he has been nominated for the award.
The December 1st Providence vs. University of
Connecticut (UCONN) women’s hockey game proved
to be a Sabre homecoming. Former faculty member
Julie Heinz was on hand to watch the game. The teams
tied the game 2-2 with both of Providence’s goals
coming from former Sabres Ashley Payton ’01 and
Meredith Roth ’00. Kelli Halcisak ’00 also contributed
an assist for Providence.
NHL ConnectionsJoe Corvo ’95 is currently a defenseman for the L.A.
Kings, coached by current parent Andy Murray
(Sarah ’06 and Jordy ’08)
The Holy Cross-Army game on February 1 was a mini-reunion forformer Sabres. L-r: Patrick Eaves (Boston College), former Boys Prepcoach Brian Riley (Assistant Coach for Army), Ben Eaves ’00 (BostonCollege), J.R. Walker ’00 (Holy Cross), Chad Mayfield ’01 (Army), A.J.Walker ’99 (Boston College) and J.D. Walker (father of J.R. and A.J.)Not pictured is Nick Hamm ’01 (Army)
Meredith Roth ’00 (Providence), Angie Wallace ’01 (UCONN),former faculty member Julie Heintz, Ashley Payton ’01 (Providence),Amy Thomas ’01 (Providence), Rush Zimmerman ’01 (Providence).Not pictured is Kelli Halcisak ’00 (Providence).
The Dodge Holiday Classic brought Boston College to theUniversity of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena in December. Anotheropportunity for former Sabres to reunite, l-r: Nick Anthony ’97(U of MN), A.J. Walker ’99 (Boston College), Ben Eaves ’00(Boston College), Mike Carpentier ’00 (U of MN-Duluth) andJeff Horstman ’96
The good news is . . . A digital and film record was made ofevery inch of the murals prior to re-painting the walls.
But, the good news doesn’t end there . . .Midge Bolt and Ann-Marie Rose,professionals hired to document anddigitally restore the murals, haveproduced magnificent results. Thepartners carefully documented eachportion of the murals and workedextensively with the images in digitalformat to bring them back to theiroriginal splendor. The film and digitalarchive of the murals have created a treasure of images to be shared in a variety of formats such as cards,
posters and even canvas repro-ductions. Through the wonders ofmodern technology, the St. Mary’sHall murals will continue to delightand inspire alumni and friends foryears to come.
The St. Mary’s Hall murals have turnedinto a “good news bad news” story.
The bad news is . . . Last year, it was determined that themurals required such extensive repairthat the cost of refurbishing them wasprohibitive. The murals were 50-60 yearsold, rich in history but in a state ofdisrepair.
St. Mary’s Hall Mural Project
Daughters’ TeaDuring the afternoon of April 27,the Daughters’ Tea will be held atSt.Mary’s Hall. Plan to attend thisclassic annual event. Midge Boltand Ann-Marie Rose will be dis-cussing their work on the muralsand those who attend will receivea packet of St. Mary’s Hall muralgreeting cards.
Marilyn Witt Laird ’45 was part of a smallgroup of alumnae to give feedback on themural project.
Left to right: Brenda Parkinson Hauschild ’55, Ruth Hirshfield Heidelberg ’45, RhodaGlad Pavek ’50, Marilyn Witt Laird ’45 and Midge Bolt study the mural reproductions.
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Daughters’ TeaApril 27, 2003 at St.Mary’s Hall
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