1935
Kitty Robinson Yanak
At least one member of the graduating class of 1935 is alive and kicking, busy, well, and wishing there could be more hours in the day. I'm Kitty [Catherine] Robinson, now more familiarly known as "Robin Yanak", living in Prescott, AZ. My favorite husband, John, died a year ago, and after 68 years, I miss him more every day. There are still so many more things to do in this world, poor world. Fearfully, I realize that my poor efforts will not suffice. Hope lies with students now in wonderful schools, like my FSS.
1938
John Moon
I got a superb education at the school. I was one of the last classes to be taught by the "great old Quakers" -- Master Arnold Todd, the Latin teacher who commuted from Doylestown and who changed my life, and to whose memorial service I went in a blizzard. I took five years of Latin because of him. There were seven people in the class my senior year. I can still quote the opening sentences of Julius Caesar, Cicero and the Aeneid. My father, Master Arnold and a certain Presbyterian minister had the greatest of all people's effect on my young life.
1943
Henrietta Starr Malloy Jaeger
I have just finished writing my book called, "I've Strolled Into Madness." It is a true story about a psychiatrist and his family who lived on the grounds of a state mental hospital in the 1950s. Madness chronicles how living amongst the truly insance affected them and how they witnessed, first-hand, the decay of the mental health system. A view rarely seen in the history books of the establishment.
Eleanor DeLong Conrad
I'm a great-grandmother of Lillian Mermod, Laurel, Maryland. She was born on August 17, 2009. I have a great-grandson in Dayton, Ohio, Gavin Kadzierski born on January 1, 2008.
1947
Joan Hosking Jensen
Nothing new to report, no new Great-grandchidlren. The last of the five great-grands was born two years ago. Hello to everyone.
John Bawden
Editor's note: John no longer walks five miles a day, but he still walks a mile or two, daily. In July, John attended the 75th anniversary of the Model Rail Road Association in Milwaukee.
Le Goldberg Schoenberg
Nothing exciting to report this year. Life is good even when we don't travel.
1949
Kari Rubin
I was in the class of '49 from Kindergarten until after the 6th grade. My name then was Karis Shellen. It would be wonderful to get in contact with any classmates. My husband Bob Rubin died in 1995 and I have a son and grandchildren who live 100K from m in Brisbane, Australia. live in a sub tropical resort area known as the Gold Coast or Surfers Paradise, Queensland.
1950
Letty Lee Smyers Dahme-Berkowitz
The class of 1950's 60th reunion brought out 5 members plus members from the class of '49 and '51.
(Left to right:) Dan Fascione '49, Barbara Barton '50, Letty Lee Smyers Dahme-Berkowitz '50, Dee Webster Clark '50, Jean Isaacs Martin '50, Nancy Gibson Whitehouse '50, and Scott Verrai '51.
1951
Leslie Eustace Mulder
My husband and are are having great fun being retired. Especially with chldren and grandchildren. I would love to hear from everyone from our class of '51. How are you? Where are you?
1952
Joel Nobel
Editor's note: Dr. Joel Nobel's prototype of the medical emergency crash cart, referred to as "Max" was recently accepted by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. "Max" was originally designed and patented by Dr. Joel Nobel, while he was a surgical resident at Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Hospital in 1965, three years before he founded ECRI Institute. The cart, designed to save lives by enabling rapid medical action, carries instruments for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical supplies. Dr. Nobel's invention was timely, as the United States was at the forefront of cardiology in the 20th century.
Ed Suez
Best wishes to my classmates of 1952.
Francine Tomlin
Hello to the class of 1952.
1954Tawn Stokes
I am still working along as a community playwrite.
1955
Ann Tarshish Krupnick
Kudos to Judy Love Keogh for hosting a lovely lunch this Spring. It was a delight to see Carol, " Darcy", Janet and "Zel" there.
All of the Krupnicks and Loewenbergs continue to flourish. Joe and I enjoy being "equal opportunity grandparents" to eleven residing in states along the Northeast corridor. They range in age from college senior (Barnard) to entering pre-school in Virginia and Massachusetts. The next major trip for the two of us will be to Hamburg and Berlin.
We both send good wishes to all of the Class of '55.
Judy Love Keogh
Editor's note: Judy Love Keogh welcomed her first great-grandchild, Benjamin Christopher Bowlin, in July 2010. Benjamin is the son of Hannah Keogh and Eric Bowlin, and the grandson of Jennifer Keogh, '82.
Joann Green Breuer
I am still involved in theatre, as director, critic, and mostly audience. I summer on Martha's Vineyard and have room for classmates. The rest of the year I am in Brookline, Massachusetts with available room, but less scenery. I'm remembering class of 1955 with delight. Joann (Soloff) Green Breuer - expecting no additional names.
1958
Marilou Parry Spaeth
Warm wishes to all!
1959
Llewellyn Rinald
I am not here on this side of the pond much! Getting ready to get more artwork to Mexico. We have a show the end of July, so I am ready to" Pack stuff up" and run again!-I am REALLY IN LOVE WITH OAXACA.
1960
John WatersOne of the recent beauties in my life is that I am a first time grandfather to twins, a girl and a boy, of my son and his wife. They live in Boston and my wife and I in Valley Forge. The six hour drive to visit with them is well worth the time. My wife Debbie and I recently travelled to Alaska for a 12 day cruise tour. That's five days of a land tour and 6 of a cruise. Fabulous. It was a trip that exceeded our expectations of seeing the beauty of the outdoors, and the rich and deep culture and history of the people. I am the clerk of the Valley Friends Meeting, in Valley Forge, PA, Building and Grounds committee and I enjoy being involved in the preservation of our building, burial ground, community garden and labyrinth. Last year we created a meditation garden with a seven circuit classical design labyrinth as the focal point. The meditation garden is open to the public and has been visited by many people from around the area. My continued involvement in the Friends community is a joyful part of life.
I'm still working full time as an industry leader on the business applications selling team of Oracle Corp. Debbie and I often travel to our condo in Myrtle Beach where we enjoy playing golf and being in the ocean. The Myrtle Beach area is where we expect to retire to or move to before retirement.
(Left to right): Friends Frank and Jackie from Florida and Debbie and John Waters on a cruise ship near the Hubbard Glacier, Alaska.
1961
Carol Toner Shane
In April two of my paintings were in the Lancaster Museum of Art's Echo Valley Art Group's 65th anniversary exhibition. I have been a member of this group for 5 years. When Ed and I are not involved with children, 3 grandsons, and volunteer work, this is what I do.
Puzzle 3, 36x48" 3 Oranges, 22x48"
Vicki Aron (Oser) Weisman
As time goes by, I am more and more grateful for the excellent education I received at Friends Select. It has proved the foundation for so much in my life.
1963
Kenneth Singer
I am still alive and well and living on 2 acres in the mountains and wilds of Prescott, Arizona. I Just celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. I semi-retired 10 years ago and have a very active modified law practice which keeps me in top shelf Vodka for cocktail hour. I Survived a bout with Prostate Cancer last year but am fully recovered and cancer free. I'm Active with the Disabled Vietnam Vets (as I am one) and do pro bono legal work at the VA Hospital. I'm a hard core Biker; riding motorcycles, RV'ing and enjoying every day. We take Monthly RV travels to the wilds of California, Northern Nevada and the Midwest. I never recovered from the death of our two oldest precious children so I try and stay very busy. I've never been to Disneyland so for my 65th Birthday in October, we are going to get my mouse ears. Lots of company from friends escaping the heat every weekend but always room for Class of '63 that comes West .
1965
Barry Zitin
We really enjoyed our 45th reunion in May. Thanks to everyone who organized the event and to everyone who attended. At the end of May, our older daughter, Abigail, gave birth to our first grandchild - Lucius Donald Rufo - in Chicago. Great joy! Melinda and I are now "bipolar". In 2008, we travelled to Antarctica (penguins and ice). This year, in late June, we went north to Svalbard/Spitsbergen (only 600 miles from the North Pole)! We saw beautiful ice, polar bears, walrus, seals, beluga (white) whales, reindeer, and much more…..but no Santa sightings. Also, no sunsets or darkness for 2 weeks. Quite an adventure.
Barry and Melinda Zitin travel north to Svalbard.
1967
Richard Wolgin
I am currently working on a project called the Friends Center City Retirement Community, located at 22 Front Street. It has been an interesting experience to learn the complexities of designing a community and bringing it to fruition. It has been daunting in light of the economic environment, but we’re ready to go. The community is a brand-new 42-unit, mid-rise building with a central courtyard, overlooking the Delaware, close to everything. It is a unique model for a senior community, enabling residents of any age to stay closely connected with the city and all it offers.
www.centercityretirement.com
1971
Leigh Scott
Editor's note: - Leigh Scott isn't a parenting expert — she’s an experienced parent and a certified parenting facilitator. Leigh trained in Colorado with Love and Logic® founders Jim Fay, Foster Cline MD, and Dr. Charles Fay. Leigh has taught workshops and worked with families in California, New York, and Connecticut. Clients have included parents, teachers, school administrators, physicians and mental health professionals. She is a certified Feldenkrais® practitioner (neurological retraining) and a teacher with thirty years of experience working with families in health, stress management and self-care. Together with her sister Elizabeth Scott, Leigh has taught Body Aloud!, a school-based training on body image issues for schoolchildren and adolescents. Check out Leigh's website -
http://www.leighscottparenting.com/leighscottparenting/what.html. Leigh has two children. Her daughter Codie is 22, and her son Nicholas is 24.
Leigh Scott
1972
Ronald M. Spritzer
Editor's note: Judge Spritzer was appointed a full-time legal member of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in March 2008. Previously, he was an attorney in the Appellate Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, United States Department of Justice. Before that, he was an attorney in the Environmental Defense Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division.
David Schlessinger
Editor's note: David Schlessinger, chairman and co-founder of Five Below inc., a retail chain selling thousands of products in the $1 to $5 range with 102 stores in nine states, stretching from new Hampshire to Virginia,said that by end of 2010 he hopes to have 200 locations.
“Offering high-quality, trend-right merchandise at extreme value prices has proven more valuable than ever this past year,” said David Schlessinger. To help fund its growth, Five Below secured more than $17 million from private investment firms in the past year. Five Below is a private company formed in 2002 by Schlessinger and Tom Vellios. The duo created and eventually sold Zany Brainy, a retail concept that spawned a 200-store chain. - Philadelphia Business Journal.
1973
David Levit
My wife, Ruth, and I love living in Amherst, MA, where we have been since 1989. The five colleges make this area of farms and old New England towns rich intellectually and culturally and leftward leaning politically. It totally suits us and we are planted here for the duration. My daughter, Becca, is a junior at Wesleyan University, my alma mater. Though she is majoring in psychology (my wife and I both being clinical psychologists), she has plans to go into teaching. My son, Jeremy, is a senior in high school. He is quite involved with music and he plays drums in an alternative rock band (you can check them out if you google Client Nine Amherst). I continue to enjoy working as a therapist and psychoanalyst, and teaching at a psychoanalytic institute, at Tufts Medical School, and at Smith College School for Social Work. Ruth and I, being both fifty-somethings and soon to be empty nesters, have recently been expanding into some new areas. Now that we have moved through the years of intense immersion in parenting and career development, we are finding the time, energy, and interest for various book groups and study groups, classes and workshops in yoga and meditation, and committee work at our synagogue. I love to keep up with FSS classmates and plan to continue going to reunions every five years. See you all for our 40th in 2013!
1974
Cindy katz Wanerman
Editor's note: Cindy Wanerman celebrated her bat mitzvah at the newly resotored synagogue at the historic Eastern State Penitentiary in June 2010 - 40 years after the traditional age for the rite of passage, but timed appropriately for her: Wanerman championed the restoration of the sacred spot, which had lain in ruins. It is believed to be the first synagogue ever built in a U.S. prison.
Photo Credit: Akira Suwa, Inquirer Staff Photographer
Cindy Wanerman, in the exhibit room next to the newly restored synagogue at historic Eastern State Penitentiary.
Don Kandel
After living most of the first 50 years in and around Philadelphia, my wife Bonnie and I moved to Maryland and I accepted a position in the District. Working at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars as their Vice President of Administration and CFO. It's a lot of fun to work a few blocks away from the White House, on 16th Street. We are lucky that both our boys are in the area - as Ian (26) is the director of BBYO in Rockville, and Michael (22) is finishing up at George Washington and lives in Georgetown. I am still into photography, selling a number of photos over the past few years and freelancing; and passing the passion onto my sons. In addition, I decided to go back for 'another' masters. I am going to the University of Maryland for an MBA and will graduate in May 2010. This is a concentrated full-time program, as I work full time for TWC. A little over 20 years since the last time I was in school - it's great to be in that environment again. I also continue my involvement in a youth exchange program with Bulgaria, making my 5th trip in 7 years with another 21 high school students. Bonnie and I also house many of the youth that come to the USA and spend time here. After school is over, I hope to develop a not-for-profit that will concentrate services to assist at-risk youth nationwide. More on that in a year or two!
1978
Miriam Sapiro
Editor's note: The senate confirmed Miriam Sapiro, a former State Department and White House official as a deputy United States trade representative. She served under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and was president of a conuslting firm focuscing on Internet policy. -Bloomberg News
Miriam Sapiro welcomed nine Friends Select School students to her office to discuss trade policy.
Michael Rothberg
Here's an update on my news - I met my wife, Theresa during the summer of 1990. It was just prior to my 30th birthday. Theresa, her daughter Tara Anne and I travelled extensively for years. We visited Western Europe, Central and South America and all but 5 States in the US. We lived in Orlando, NYC, Ithaca, Seattle, Las Vegas , Fairfield Iowa, Santa Fe and now Dennisville, New Jersey. Finally be bought a home on 5 acres in Dennisville nestled in the woods surround by a 25 acre horse farm and a national state forest. We are 8 miles to the beach at Stone Harbor.
I have been a wellness coach for 18 years and proud to say we home-schooled our daughter. She studied for 3 years, at Community College of Philadelphia, took 140 credits and achieved a 3.83. Tara went on to night school at University of Pennsylvania and worked days. Together we moved to Ithaca where she got her Master of Science at Park School of Communications. You can visit my website HealthGuru.Me
1981
Laura Bloom
I adopted a little girl last year and now I am going back to school to get a teaching credential. I plan to be a high school mathematics teacher.
1982
Erica Abel
I moved New Haven after a 6 week trip around Australia to work at the West Haven VA as a Psychology Fellow.
1983
Wendell Pritchett
Wendell E. Pritchett, a noted scholar in urban history and policy and an experienced government and university administrator, has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers University–Camden.
Wendell Pritchett , chancellor of Rutgers University-Camden.
1986
Julie Kreloff McGinnis
Editor's note: Julie started The Gluten Free Bistro, a food business specializing in gluten free products that use the highest quality ingredients, which are nutrient dense and delicious. You can find out more by checking out her website at
http://www.theglutenfreebistro.com
Jonas Land
1989
Richard Hershman
We are happy to announce the arrival of Reid Scott Hershman! Reid was born at Sibley Hospital in September, 2010. He weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Both mommy and baby are doing great. Aurora (Rorie) got to meet her baby brother on Thursday and we were able to return home on Friday afternoon. Jenn and I are still getting use to the fun nocturnal nature of a newborn and the every two to three hour changing and feeding while dealing with the new aspect of a 21 month old toddler running around during the day.
1990
Stephanie Claypool Henry
Born - Lucas Emerson Henry, the fourth son to Stephanie Claypool and John Henry, in April, 2010.
1991
Alyce Grunt
Please join me at one of my upcoming art shows where I will have new work:
Lansdowne Arts Festival: September 10-11th 10-5pm
Main Line Art Center Faculty Show. Closing Reception Friday, September 24th from 6-9pm
Rosenfeld Gallery: Landscape Painting at Camphill. Reception Tuesday, October 5th 5:30 - 8:30. Please check out this link below for details.
<http://web.me.com/ovenbird/gruntworks/show_info_fall_2010.html>
Maggie Brady
I am still living in the Philadelphia area and my fiance & I bought our first home this past winter. We are planning our wedding summer of 2011. I work in center city as a product developer for Mitchell & Ness nostalgia company and thankfully still keep in touch with many alumni from Friends Select! Can't wait to hear more news about the Friends Select Community.
Maggie Brady and Stephen Lasota at Sarah and Walker Allen's wedding.
Ben Adams
I am feeling mighty old with a son in 7th grade and a daughter entering high school in the fall.
1992
Morgan Skye Krasner sporting a Friends Select Baby bib!
Samantha Rowan
My husband and I welcomed our first child, Nathaniel Atticus Rowan, on November 21. We picked Nate's middle name from
To Kill a Mockingbird, which has been one of my favorite books since I read it in middle school at FSS. With parenthood, work and our second job--volunteering as coaches for the cycling team at Columbia University--life is busy but very fun. I'm also working on a young adult novel that is essentially a coming of age story about a girl who tries to live her life according to the lessons she learns from
Little Women. I don't have a publisher yet but I started a blog where I talk about the process of getting published and my writing. Check it out at
http://livinglittlewomen.blogspot.com/. I'm also on twitter--@livinglilwomen.
Samantha Rowan and Nate at his first visit to the Dairy Queen.
1993
Ted Greenberg
I am in my seventh year as a reporter for NBC 10 and still living in and covering South Jersey. My wife, Toby, and I celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary in September. Our daughter, Shoshana, turned 2 in February.
Ted Greenberg
1994
Karyn Robinson
Editor's note: Karyn Robinson Payton '94 is currently a 1st grade teacher at The School In Rose Valley. She has been with the school since 2006, where she has worked in reading support and technology. Karyn has recently been accepted to the Klingenstein Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers and will teach a combined 1st and 2nd grade class in fall 2010.
Corey Riley Congratulations to Corey Riley and Denise Simon on their marriage on December 27. 2009 in Miami.
1995
Jeff Tubbs
Editor's Note: Jeff Tubbs completed a successful housing development in Kensington called the Flats at Girard Pointe. The eco-friendly project consisting of five townhouses and four condos are located at Third and Germantown Avenues. Jeff is a city planner and president of JDT International. Jeff bought one of the homes and is actively involved in neighborhood programs and activities.
http://article.wn.com/view/2010/06/28/Phila_tours_Theres_now_an_app_for_that/
Lee Payton
Editor's note: Lee is currently an upper school History teacher at Penn Charter. He has been with the school since 2001 and will take on the role of Social Studies Department Chair in September. Lee continues to direct the Center City Branch of The Tennis Farm which is located at Friends Select. Lee and Karyn have two children Savannah, 8 and Davis, 6.
David Snyder
I married Leslie LaVecchia in September of 2006, had our first child Bodin Louis Snyder in October of 2007 and welcomed our daughter Ilyana Grace Snyder in August of 2009.
1996
Ellen Scott
I am living in Forest Hills, New York and working as an Assistant Professor of Media History at CUNY-Queens College in New York City. I also had my first child last year, Kenji Thomas Johnson. I hope things are going well at Select and that the school is still making progress towards the diversity initiatives I was privileged to be privy to as a part of the board sub-committee. All best,
Meredith Lissack Goldstein
Matt and I welcomed Liam Bennett Goldstein in January, 2010.
Liam Bennett Goldstein
Krissy Cox
I recently started a new job in Washington with C-Change. The organization's mission is to leverage the leadership and expertise of all sectors of society (not-for-profit, public & private) to eliminate cancer as a major public health problem at the earliest possible time. I will be working with C-Change's membership on strategies to accelerate research, sustain a strong national cancer workforce, and assure value in cancer care and could not be more excited about this opportunity.
1998
Melissa Hozik
I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master in Government Administration and a Certificate in Nonprofit Administration. I am attending Drexel University this fall to earn a Master of Science in Library and Information Science.
2000
Mahriana Rofheart
In May, 2010, I graduated with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University. I plan to teach English in France next year.
Kristin Carter Bernet
I got married in the fall of 2006, Kate Fuggett (class of 2000) was a bridesmaid and Johnathan Meter (class of 2002) was an Usher. I am now Mrs. Henry Bernet, and we are expecting our first child this December. I received my Masters in Library and Information Science from the Catholic university of America in 2008 and I am now a distance education librarian at the Johns Hopkins University.
Kristin and Henry Bernet in Maui.
2002
Alessandra Migliaccio
Things are going really well for me - I just graduated with my 2nd degree (BSN), and I will be following in my mother's footsteps by becoming a nurse in the very near future. I got engaged last Thanksgiving to a wonderful man that I've been with for 5 years, and who has supported me through all my educational paths. I promised him I'd wait until after the October 2010 wedding to begin my Master's!
Jonathan Meter
Editor's note: Check out Jonathan Meter's and Jessica Hertle's great food blog at
http://www.thebitesizedblog.com/. It contains wonderful recipes, photos and writing. Their mission statement - "The idea behind Bite Sized is to create a single bite of food with a unique combination of flavors and an appealing aesthetic. Our inspiration comes from our mutual love of food, our constant quest to share food by paring down a dish into one quintessential bite, and the combination of our cooking and photography careers. Some of our recipes are derived from Jessica’s cooking experiments and recipes, while others are conceived from Jonathan’s attempts to create visually unique food. In allowing each of our innovative passions to meld, we hope to share a story of who we are as a creative team." Also, check out Jonathan's photos on his website -
http://www.jonathanmeter.com/
2003
Aileene Halligan
I've changed careers recently. I left my nonprofit job this past June as I was accepted into the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows program. This is a program that partners with the School District of Philadelphia to help people from other career fields transition into teaching in some of Philadelphia's highest needs public schools. I was accepted as a Spanish teacher and I am currently student teaching at Ben Franklin High for summer school. Later in the summer I will be matched with another school in the district for the 2010-2011 school year. I'll also be working towards my certification and Masters degree in Secondary Education at Chestnut Hill College.
Andrea Horbinski
I will be entering the University of California at Berkeley's combined MA/PH.D. program in history this fall. I'm really excited.
2004
Tamara Suber
I am back in Philadelphia and currently at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Design getting my Masters in Fine Art. During May and June I attended the Vermont Studio Program (an Art residency).
2006
Justin Backal-Balik
I graduated from Brandeis with a B.A. in American Studies in May. Starting in September, I will be at Northeastern University working towards a Masters degree in Public Administration. I will be living in Somerville with some friends from college. I manage to see friends from 06 every once and a while. Life is good.
Justin Backal-Balik and Larissa Sachs at Brandeis graduation.
Nichole Liccio
I will be leaving for Florence, Italy to begin an on cite certification course to teach English as a Foreign Language. In September I will begin the interview process in hopes of finding a teaching job in Florence for the next year.
In Memoriam
Julia McNeely Vance, MD '29
May 29, 2010
Edna-Helen Mackie Walton '41
on January 3, 2010
Peri B. William '49
on February 8, 2010
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary-print.aspx?n=peri-b-williams&pid=139811792
William C. Reynolds '55
on June 29, 2010
Cal West '59
on February 9, 2010
http://www.thepaisleypony.com/calwest.htm
Lynn Lepofsky Peraza '68
on June 27, 2010