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

awolf@s-sm.org 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 khauschi@ties.k12.mn.us

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, reioux@aol.com

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, rgwolfe@earthlink.net

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,

janderson@s-sm.org 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,

awolf@s-sm.org 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,

janderson@s-sm.org 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.

Greathockeyweekendattractsalumni

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.

2002-03 Crack Squad

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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)

A HOLLYWOOD WARRIOR REMINISCENCESby Ted Hartley ’42

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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

NIKI WILLIAMS ’97

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me at: sidandy21@juno.com. 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: Davidwcline@aol.com.

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: ruthkmeyer@yahoo.com 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:

3290@cox.net

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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CLASS NOTES FROM SHATTUCK -ST. MARY ’S SCHOOL

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cisternpt@worldnet.att.net: May-Nov . . . . . . . . . .cisternpt@candwbvi.net: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jann@extremezone.com

’47 William Waldron . . . . . . . . (952) 473-6314

’47 Bill Leach

’48 Danforth Field II

’49 Anthea Kruse Mitkus’49 John S. Swart . . . JohnSwart@alum.s-sm.org’49 John R. Fifield . . . . morsefifield@webtv.net

’50 Tom Tincher . . . . . . . . . . . . lbluff@aol.com

’50 Ellie Arnott Agustsson . eagustsson@aol.com

’51 Jaclyn Senneff Fleming . . jaci51@mcsi.com’51 Richard J. Lyman . . . . . . . . .(952) 476-0414

’52 Gary W. Flakne . . . . .flaknelaw@uswest.net

’53 Mary Haines East . . . merrymary@cfl.rr.com

’54 William P. Scheel . . . . . . wscheel@s-sm.org

’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 . . .Darnold64@aol.com

’61 John S. Adler . . . . . . . . .Ionahope@aol.com

’62 William A. Bevan’62 Abby Carlstrom Humphrey

’63 Joan Ostrin ’63 Pete Bodman . . . . pfbodman@frazmtn.com

’64 K. Lynn Schwarz Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kdavismi@earthlink.net

’65 Terry Toncray Becker . . . . (321) 454-9132

’66 Linda Cayce O’Neal

’68 Timothy C. Gillin . . . . . . . tgillin@kc.rr.com’68 Gary Belscher . . . . . . assistant to Tim Gillin’68 David Gray . . . . . . . . assistant to Tim Gillin

’69 Daniel Schrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DanielSchrock@alum.s-sm.org

’70 J. Russell Higham III . higham@tarleton.edu

’71 Mark R. Gillett

...CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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:

john@powertenconsulting.com"

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:

kandrewhall@yahoo.com."

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:

latt4290@students.sou.edu. I

hope to hear from someone!!”

CLASS AGENTS

’72 Mike Sooy . . . . . . . . . . . . . (507) 332-0594

’73 Anne Albertson Geiger ’73 Phillip R. Trout . . . . . . . . . .ptrout@s-sm.org

’74 Susanne Reioux Wasson reioux@aol.com ’74’74 David McClendon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dmm1974@alum.s-sm.org ’74 Charles E. Pitte

’75 Mark T. Senft . . . . . . .cracksquad@aol.com

’76 Karin Framburg Avery’76 Tom Evans . . . . . . . . rtetwo@alum.s-sm.org

’77 Dean Koerth

’78 Lawrence Deutsch . .LarryDeutsch@don.com’78 Loren E. Crosby

’79 Mary M. Dougherty’79 Richard R. Kincaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard_Kincaid@Lord.com

’81 Erica Maslen Dayton

’82 Denise M. Ratzlaff’82 Matthew J. Marta’83 Lynda Field Schlukebier

’84 Heather Hyslop Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hjohnson@williston.com

’84 Katie Kinney Flippen

’85 Rebecca Stapelton Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rsmart@hunter.cuny.edu

’85 Victor Hadid . . . . . . . . . . . hadid@palm.net

’86 Joannne Fitzsimmons Abel’86 Erik Fenn . . . . . . . .Erik.Fenn@bestbuy.com

’87 Justin A. Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .’87 Robert Clymer

’88 Sonja A. Johnson ’88 Fred W. Krahmer fredwkrahmer@yahoo.com

’89 Lane E. Wilcox

’90 Sarah Lauerman Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grahamsarahe@aol.com

’91 Collin Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . .c_benson@corp.admworld.com

’92 Caren Currie Putrah

’93 Michelle M. Hayes ’93 Trevor A. Putrah

’94 Stephanie Campbell Bremer

’95 April Ripka . . . . . . . .mizukara@yahoo.com’95 Eliza Schell . . . . . eliza_schell@hotmail.com’95 Emmy Storch .estorch@corphqpo.hyatt.com’95 Terry Bevan

’96 Jonathan Clarine

’97 Keli Nielson . . . . . . . .keli_01@hotmail.com’97 Steven P. Remelius . REMESP@mail.snc.edu

’98 Jacqueline L. St. Onge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jaceyst.onge@alum.s-sm.org’98 Elly M. Storch . . . . emstorch@hotmail.com

’99 Zaki Abu-Ghazaleh

’00 Jeff Freshwater . jefffreshwater@hotmail.com

’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:

arees@pmclaw.com

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:

terrybevan@hotmail.com.

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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