Class of 1979 1997 Mini-Reunion ReCap - 11/07/1997

Class of 1979
1997 Mini-Reunion ReCap
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Fall ‘97
Penn Game, September 20

The PennBQue was a big success, according to lovely hostest, Carol Neitz. Classmates who joined Carol were Cynthia Ricks, Pat Pannell Edokwe, Helen Davis Picher, and Maurice (thank God one male made it) Simmons, along with a host of kids, spouses and friends. Carol had so much fun that she’ll be renting out La Bec Fin next time around. THANKS, CN.

25th Anniversary of Co-education, October 18

Report from Sue Goodman Cohen.

I am finally getting my head above water after building & moving into a new house. Actually, the Coeducation Anniversary mini-reunion was so crowded that I’m not sure of which ‘79s were there, but these people definitely were (andI’m sure others as well).

Sova Pheng Fisher,Kate Augenblick, Colleen Sullivan Bartlett, Susan Drury, Lucinda Fernald with her 9-week old infant daughter, Julia Hunter

and myself of course. I think Grace McGorrian was there (she was definitely up for the weekend). Margaret Avril was planning to attend the weekend but I believe became ill at the last minute. Her sister Susan Avril ‘88 came to the min-reunion to say hello to the ‘79s in her place.
Homecoming/Harvard

We killed ‘em at the parade with 6 classmates participating…that was more than the sum total of participants from all the classes 3 years before and after 79. Yahooya! Marching were Liz (of course) Proctor Gray, Elenor Shannon Salem, John Currier, Phil Odence, and Rueben Stokes (who looked great after a week of RVing around New England). Jim Eden and Mike Geilich were on the sidelines enjoying the parade.

The BBQ was also a great success. John Currier, Nancy Schwartzman Malmquist, and Ugly Joe Henley all enjoyed halftime beers and dogs at Phil O’s tailgate (It was planned for Mitchell’s, but Billy bagged out.) Jeff Greene and Carl Briscoe also cruised by.

‘79 Cross-Country Mini-Reunion 40th Birthday Party
ReCap

Big thanks to all the hosts for a rousing success. On June 28, over 50 classmates and their tolerant families came together to celebrate the onset of our next decade!!! Stay tuned for additional photographic evidence.
Bay Area

Thanks to John/Kim Morgane and Jeff Boylan for pulling together Sue Benjamin, Mark Tomalonis, Thayer Wendell, Ben Riley, Bruce McElhinney, Kevin Sullivan, Pablo Krupka, Buzz Campisano, Carl Yerkovich, Jim Feuille, John Sotos, Adam Samuels, Mary Ann Zetes. They also were kind enough to include many ‘80s, and a number of ‘81s…one (wimpy class).
Southern California

Steven O’Neill and Ted Winterer were joined by Ken Winber, in addition to a host of other alums ranging from ‘72 to ‘81.
Chicago

Kent Mathewson hosted a successful affair in the Windy City. 15 total attendees and 9 classmates enjoyed libations and Mrs. Mathewson’s delightful dinner. Tom and Cynthia Ryan graced us with their presence from Kansas city. Former Winnetka residents Rob and Beth Moore flew in from Shaker Heights, Ohio. Also present were locals Terry and Susan Gould, Dave and Karin Springer, George and Pat Stone, Dick O’Brien, and John and Kathy Harper Gilbertson.
Washington, DC

These guys were still going after the West Coast parties wrapped. Thanks, Billy Conway, Burr Gray and T. Weymouth for hosting Paul Centenari, Richard Conn, Tim Ehrsam, Da’aga Hill-Bowman, Bruce Jackman, Barbara Murphy, Dave Novello, Chris O’Brien, Proctor Reid, Laura Robertson-Duncan, Luette Semmes.
New York

Stan Weil pulled it all together. Bill Mitchell was a titular host as well. They were pleased to entertain: David Klingon, Bill Swenson, Bill Huffman, Peggy Epstein, Ellen Gomprechtt, Judy Ornstein, Andy Schoder, Scott Brooks, Steve Franklin.
Boston

Pete (my hero) Roby and Tom Bird came through in the clutch to entertain Phil (Mr. Mini) Odence, Libby Roberts, Dave Costello, and Jim Eden who gets the prize for coming the farthest, flying in from Atlanta, just for the party.