The alumni newsletter of Antioch College Fall 2004
The alumni newsletter of Antioch College Fall 2004
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Cornelius S. “Connie” Hurlbut ’29 writes: “I feel remiss in that I have not communicated with the Antiochian since I left Antioch 75 years ago. However, I have been back to Yellow Springs many times and noted the many changes in both the town and the college. On one of these visits I left with a Yellow Springs girl, Ann Dawson, as my wife. On graduating from Antioch in 1929, I went to Harvard Graduate School and stayed at Harvard as Professor of Mineralogy until I retired in 1972.
An interesting Antioch event that was abolished in 1925 was a rope pull, the freshmen vs. the sophomores, across the river at Grinell’s. I participated both as a freshman and a sophomore, we lost both times, and thus twice I was pulled through the muddy water. There was varsity football, which after several years of New Antioch was wisely abolished. I played on Antioch’s last team and well remember the last game: it was a disaster. Antioch was defeated by Earlham in a pouring rain.
The thing that prompted this note was a Class Note in the Spring 2004 Antiochian by Thomas Shelby ’28. Although he doesn’t explain how he knew, he makes the statement that he is the oldest living Antioch alumnus. I took exception to this, for although he may be the sole survivor of the class of ’28, he may not be the oldest alumnus. According to his note (precise dates are not given), I would be a year older than Tom.”
Paul Baker Newman ’41 writes: “I am an alumnus of Antioch College, 1936-38. Since leaving Antioch I have taught at the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; Kansas State University; and Queens University at Charlotte, North Carolina. At present I am an emeritus professor from Queens.”
Robert R. Cruse ’42 writes: “In my recent list of Yellow Springs Memoirs, I overlooked one legend I feel sure should be included in any publication about Antioch: Lady Alice Bingle, our legendary English nurse at the infirmary. About once a year, she invited a select group of students to ‘High Tea,’ featuring ‘Angels on Horseback’: a deep, dark secret until you ate one. She made us promise to remain silent on them—don’t know how many did. You had ‘arrived,’ however, when you were invited to one of these.”
Nelle Pollock Bennett ’46 writes: “The Iowa State Fair, celebrating its 150th year, is listed in 1000 Places to See Before You Die. For 40 years the Butter Cow, crafted by Norma Lyon of rural Toledo, has been a top attraction. Her only permanent sculpture, a bonded bronze cow and newborn calf, stands at the corner of Highways 30 and 63 in Toledo. I initiated the project when President of our Arts Council. It was dedicated in 1991.
My sons: Tim, set designer at Caldwell in Boca Raton; Chris, sculptor with studio in Bentonsport, IA; Steve, Meskwaki Casino; Sam, program manager, Wm T Kempler Foundation Fund, Kansas City; Matthew, photo studio in Brillon, WI and WI Nat’l Guard Band.”
Friends write to 708 E State St, Toledo, IA 52342
Rollin Brewer ’48 writes: “Dear friends: I was saddened to learn of the passing of three Antioch ‘pillars’: Walter Anderson, Heinz Eulau, and Barry Hollister ’36. (Incidentally, didn’t Walter greet us as we entered in Fall ’41 with a song in his heart? You say 1946.) May I be anecdotal? Jim Jagger ’44 was the in the ‘P. D.’ in 1951. My wife Dilsey was J. D. Dawson’s secretary and learned of Jim’s planned departure to A. D. Little Boston (a co-op employer). She put in the good word for me and, lo and behold, my career (such as it was ’51-’68) began.”
Joseph DuCanto ’52 is featured in the book Above & Beyond: Former Marines Conquer the Civilian World. He served in the Marines from 1944 to 1946.
Cynthia Fuchs Epstein ’55 has recently received two prestigious awards and has been elected as the 97th president of the American Sociological Association (ASA). In 2004 the ASA awarded her the Jessie Bernard Award in recognition of scholarly work that has enlarged the horizons of sociology to encompass fully the role of women in society, and the Eastern Sociological Society awarded her their Merit Award for distinguished scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the discipline, the profession, and the ESS.
Linda Friedman ’55 writes that she would love to hear from fellow Antiochians. Friends write to 473 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10024 or email wolfelinda@aol.com
Yates Hallam ’57 writes: “It was great seeing the picture of the North Hall john seats swinging in the breeze again after all these years. It was rumored at the time that those were the shoes of the horses that brought Horace Mann to Yellow Springs from Massachusetts one hundred years before.
I was greatly saddened by the obit for Walter Anderson. He was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met or could ever hope to meet. I particularly remember working with him on the Apple Butter Festival Fall 1955, taking Intro to the Arts course, and his leading the singing during the annual class pictures (between the chorus of groans while Murphy loaded the camera with film).”
Shelly Chandhok ’60 writes: “We now have an apartment in New Delhi and a house in the mountains of Uttaranchal province, near the Nepali border and with spectacular views of the Himalayan range. We go there two or three times a year, especially to acquaint our seven granddaughters with their Indian heritage. Anyone who is visiting India is welcome to contact me for a chance at home hospitality. (Our cook in Delhi is terrific.)” Friends email shellychan@adelphia.net
Sukey Reid ’60 writes: “Family long grown, many grands. I do craft shows here near Asheville, NC. Still very liberal in my views.” Friends write to 873 Kitchen Branch Rd., Greeneville, TN 37743 or email sukey@adelphia.net
Virginia Schuler Schulman ’60 and Joel Schulman ’64 write: “We are still living at 352 South Street, Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060. Virginia has retired from law and is currently a free-lance copy editor, which hasn’t distracted her from performing the lead in our town’s production/reading of Lysistrata (one of 1,004 around the world on March 3, 2003) or from working on other issues, including global warming. Joel is a counselor at the Greenfield Family Inn, a homeless shelter. He has recently published two books (see Book Notes). Our daughter, Sarah Kathryn, was married in October and now lives with her husband in Port Washington, New York. We are still happy with Northampton but are considering retirement to a place with warmer winters—just not Florida, thanks. Email: [ mailto:joelschulman@yahoo.com ]joelschulman@yahoo.com or vrsschulman@yahoo.com.”
Ann Frye ’61 writes: “This is the first update in a long time (ever?). Divorced Jim Meyer in 1986, got my MA in 1995, and am currently coordinating a research project at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Very active in a fiber guild, weaving and spinning. Active in the Illinois Native Plant Society. Survived a close call with cancer last year.” Friends write to PO Box 114, Chillicothe, IL, 61523-0114 or email afrye@bwsys.net
Kris Muller ’61 writes: “For the last two years I’ve been living in the Santa Cruz mountains in a cabin my husband built. We loved the beautiful canyon views, the peacefulness of being surrounded by trees (redwoods and madrones) in all seasons. But we are returning to our Berkeley house to volunteer in any way we can toward ‘regime change’ in Washington.” Friends write to 2230 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705-1021
Eva Havas ’62 writes: “I will be semi-retiring at the end of August, leaving my position of Assistant Dean of part-time programs at the Boston University School of Social Work. I will be continuing my affiliation with BU, however, teaching policy and ethics at the School of Social Work. Would love to hear from old friends!” Friends write to 51 Sea Breeze Lane, Bristol, RI 02809 or email ehavas@bu.edu
Judith Walzer Leavitt ’63 recently won a Hilldale Award for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The award is given each year to four University of Wisconsin faculty members who have distinguished themselves. Leavitt is the Ruth Bleier WARF Professor of Medical History and Women’s Studies at UW-Madison. Her specialties include the histories of medicine, public health, women’s health, and childbirth.
Ellen Shatter ’63 writes: “I was only at Antioch for one year. Got my BA from Queen’s College in 1965 and my Masters in Librarianship from University of Washington in 1969. Worked at San Francisco Public Library from 1970 until 2003, when I retired. I’m now living in Providence, Rhode Island, and enjoy being back on the East Coast and not working.” Friends write to 75 Chace Avenue, Providence, RI, 02906 or email e2shatter2@cox.net
David Kuby ’64 writes: “‘To love and to work’ are the essentials of life according to Freud, and for Antiochians we add: to write and to folkdance. Imagine my joy when, after eight years as a widower, my new wife, Gail, brings together all of the above. We formed a partnership called Companions for Transforming Transitions (CTT) just before our July 2004 marriage. Gail is gifted with the beginning (babies) and end (hospice) of life transitions as an R.N. while I cover the mid-life crises as a therapist and try to transform dysfunctional family systems. Judging from the Spring ’04 Antiochian, the class of ’64 is busy rewiring, not retiring. Kudos to the new books by the ’64 bunch: Patrick, Kenny, and others. See ya folkdancing in Berkeley some Friday night.” Friends write to 1347 Holman Rd., Oakland, CA, 94610-2542
Peter Miller ’65 writes: “I fell in love with New Hampshire—and conversation—while twice co-oping at Otter Lakes Conservation School in the early 60s. Been living in NH since ’73. Since retiring, I’ve served on the Meredith Conservation Commission. Accomplishments include building a hiking trail system in a 300-acre preserve and serving as project manager/grant writer for two land preservation initiatives. Been on the front pages of NH newspapers, got an outstanding achievement award from local chamber of commerce. In March, I was asked to run for selectman, did so, and won. Amazing that somebody who prefers to spend most of his time alone in the woods with his dog is electable. Must by those 60s Antioch ideals (smile). A few weeks back, I attended my second Antioch commencement. My spouse Dotty Treisner is completing her PhD in environmental science at Antioch New England. Hearing Horace Mann’s “Be afraid to die…” quoted got my tears flowing. Does his statue still stand in that out-of-the-way field in Yellow Springs? I loved everything about Antioch. Am contemplating attending reunion 2005.” Friends write to P.O. Box 1064, Meredith, NH 03253 or email petermiller@metrocast.net
David Scott ’65 writes that after ten years at the American Red Cross Research Labs (which are closing) and four as Chair of the Department of Immunology at George Washington University, he will be moving this summer to the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore as Professor of Surgery, where he will continue his research and teaching on therapies for autoimmune diseases.
In April 2004, he received a Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) at their annual meeting in Washington, D.C. This honor was “in recognition of his outstanding efforts in supporting and promoting the AAI High School Teachers Summer Internship Program. The AAI Council recognizes that it was through Dr. Scott’s efforts that AAI received its first grant from the National Institutes of Health to support this successful program that brings secondary school teachers to research labs for the summer. This grant has now been renewed and doubled through his efforts and those of his successor.”
He lives in Bethesda, Maryland, and can be contacted at scottd@usa.redcross.org.
LaDoris H. Cordell ’71, who was the first black female judge in Northern California, received the 2004 Rose Bird Memorial Award from California Women Lawyers for her many innovations during her 19 years on the bench. She implemented programs such as having volunteer senior citizens supervise visits between abusive parents and their children and ordered the use of ignition-locking devices on the cars of convicted drunk drivers. She also proposed laws to make family court more accessible to low-income litigants.
Bill Bradbury ’72 is Oregon’s Secretary of State and is running for re-election in 2004.
Darlene Korab ’72 writes: “After Antioch, I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Temple University (’76) and worked several years in the labor and delivery area at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. I then lived abroad for five years and worked as a translator of the Spanish language. Returning to the US, I worked in the medical device industry as a regulatory affairs professional for 12 years. Now I consult in the area of pharmaceutical mass tort litigation for plaintiff attorneys.” Friends write to 527 Sandy Hook Road, Treasure Island, FL 33706 or email dtkorab@tampabay.rr.com
Nora Newcombe ’72 received two awards for her writing and research this year. The first is the Paul W. Eberman Faculty Research Award from Temple University, where Newcombe is on the faculty. The second is the George A. Miller Award for an Outstanding Recent Article in General Psychology from Division 1 of the American Psychological Association (APA). The article which won the award is “The nativist-empiricist controversy in the context of recent research on spatial and cognitive development,” which was published in Psychological Science in 2002.
Gail Dennise Mathieu ’73 was appointed the US Ambassador to Niger in 2002. Before her appointment, Ambassador Mathieu was the Deputy Chief of Mission in Accra where she oversaw all aspects of Embassy operations. At the Department of State, she served as the Deputy Office Director of West African Affairs from 1997-1999, and as the Deputy Director of Pacific Islands Affairs from 1995-1997. Previously, she served as the U.S. Observer to UNESCO, and held other key positions at U.S. missions in Geneva, Jeddah, Paris, Port of Spain and Santo Domingo. Ambassador Mathieu is the recipient of several Meritorious and Superior Honor Awards from the Department of State.
Bob Day ’74 writes: “I am just finishing up my 30th year in Alaska, having come here immediately after graduation. Did an MS (1980) and a PhD (1992) here at the University of Alaska. Since 1989, have been working for ABR, Inc.—Environmental Research & Services, a scientific consulting firm in Fairbanks. Much of my work involves avian conservation, endangered species, seabird ecology, radar ornithology, environmental impact analysis, and bird migration. Am happily married (Karen) and am unable to achieve escape velocity from Fairbanks. Other Antiochians living here include Gordon Jarrell ’74, Susan DeLisa ‘74, Philip Martin ’77, and Nicole Eiseman ’78. Recently saw Dan Roby ’74, now at Oregon State University and Chair of the Pacific Seabird Group.” Friends write to 798 Gold Min Trail, Fairbanks, AK 99712-2069 or email bday@abrinc.com
Patricia Ellen Gortner Marseglia ’74 writes: “Thankful to the Lord that I retired as a GS-13 Budget Analyst at the Pentagon right before 9-11. Far cry from the art major that I was at Antioch, but was forced to support my family after the dissolution of my marriage. Only living son graduated from West Point, currently serving as a Captain in Baghdad. Appreciate your prayers.”
Nicola Richards ’74 writes: “In 2001 I added a Materials Science and Engineering (Biomedical Materials) doctorate to my dental degree, becoming totally overqualified for any job. After two years of post-doc at the National Institute for Standards and Technology, I have moved my alliances (though not my office) down the hall to the American Dental Association Foundation's labs at NIST. When most of my compatriots are planning their retirements, I am starting on my professional research career. If the little arthritic pains would disappear, it would be okay. I am working on polymeric based composites for restorative dentistry (white fillings). DC is about the only large city that I can tolerate, so I'm happy.”
Jonathan Cohen ’75 writes: “Dear friends: One day at a time, I continue to feel blessed to work at the Center for Social and Emotional Education (CSEE) as well as in my psychotherapy practice. CSEE is growing and working with a growing number of schools, State Departments of Education and foreign educational ministries. All of our educational and resource development work continues to be grounded in the coordination of two core processes: promoting children’s and adults’ social emotional competencies, and working to create even safer, more caring and responsive schools, homes, and communities.
Gabriel is about to begin college at Oberlin, Zoe will be entering seventh grad at the Fieldston school in the fall. Stacey and I are aging well: still dancing and growing. With best wishes, Jonathan.”
Tessa Koning-Martinez ’75 writes: “Former fellow thespians (the D. Cless period), WYSO staffers, housemates, dormmates, ISSP/strike travelers and all other good folks please feel free to write.” Friends email tkm@zekes.com
Charles Palella ’75 writes: “My wife, Mia Yun, is a Korean-American novelist and I wanted to call your attention to the fact that the main character in her new novel, Translations of Beauty, just published by Simon & Schuster, decides to attend Antioch College rather than an Ivy League school as desired by her family.”
Ian Valentine ’75 was named Senior Vice President of Programming for GSN, the network for games, in May 2004. Valentine's responsibilities for the Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media owned cable network will include overseeing GSN's production, development, acquisitions and program planning for the 54 million home network. He will be charged with managing the programming staff as well as the company's casting and production departments. His mandate will be to produce and acquire game/competition-related programming in a variety of genres, including reality series, casino/gaming programs, game shows, video game programs, specials and documentaries. Among his first projects will be to oversee the network's horse racing reality series, AMERICAN DREAM DERBY. Valentine was formerly Senior Vice President of Programming for the Sci-Fi Channel.
Linda Civitello ’76 writes: “I have been the CEO of the American Lung Association in SF for 10 years. We are involved in advocacy work for air quality, tobacco control and public health. I have two teenaged birth children at home. At one time I cared for many foster children, so I now have many adult kids and many grandkids.” Friend write to 19 Lighthouse Lane, Daly City, CA 94014 or email civitelljoy@yahoo.com
Joe Kennedy ’76 is planning a mini Arts Festival for reunion 2006. Come and perform excerpts of your work, talk about life in the arts, and bring video clips of your work. Contact Joe at naturezen@yahoo.com
Matt Larsen ’76 writes: “I was glad to receive the note from Steve Arpadi ’75 about the Josh Hanig ’74 endowment. Josh and I were roommates in the late 1970s in San Francisco, after we’d both graduated from Antioch. This will be a tribute to his efforts—his film Men’s Lives is still a timely work—particularly in light of the Bush backlash to the surge of gay weddings around the nation.
While attending a science meeting in Mexico City last November, I rendezvoused with fellow Antiochian Matt Gutmann ’76 for the first time in thirty years. The two Matts had a good time catching up over Mexican beers. He’s now on the faculty at Brown University.
After 16 years of life in the Caribbean, my family and I have moved to Reston, Virginia, just outside the Washington beltway. I now serve as a Staff Assistant for US Geological Survey Chief Scientist for Hydrology, mostly dealing with science program management issues. We are enjoying life back in the USA although we miss our friends and family on the island of Puerto Rico. I’d love to hear from local Antiochians—please email me at mclarsen@usgs.gov.”
Colin Maclaurin ’76 writes: “Never did finish the place, but have some fond memories starting with Corey Hall, Fall of 1971. Living north of Boston with wife and teen daughter. Work in fundraising for a community hospital in Cambridge. Happy to hear from old cohorts at cmaclaur@mah.harvard.edu.”
Douglas Brodoff ’77 would like to correct the omission of his address from his previous Class Note. Friends write to 10 Boulevard Clichy, 75018 Paris, France or email brodoff@free.fr
Reneé Amoore ’79 was recently honored with a Take the Lead Award for her exemplary leadership by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Amoore is founder and president of The Amoore Group, Inc., which includes Amoore Health Systems, Inc.; 521 Management Group, Inc.; and Ramsey Educational and Development Institute, Inc. These companies provide economic development and job creation opportunities, governmental liaison, marketing and public relations services, and corporate and educational training programs. Amoore began her career as a registered nurse and started her first company, Amoore Health Systems, Inc. in 1996. Her achievements include being the first African-American elected as an at-large member of the Upper Merion School Board. She currently serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee, a position she was elected to 14 years ago. In 2002, President George W. Bush appointed her to the African-American Museum Historical Committee, as well as the President's Committee on 21st Century Skills Gaps. Amoore also recently began coordinating progressive health programs that have focused on the critical needs of women in South Africa. She participates regularly as a guest host on a community service-oriented talk show on WHAT-AM and has been a political analyst for local and national television and radio.
Ernie Karpeles ’79 writes: “In 1995, after 15 years and about 115 films as an animal trainer (the last one being Terry Gilliams’ 12 Monkeys, on which I served as the animal coordinator) I decided to try something new. I became a location scout and manager. After six or seven, primarily on feature films, I switched back to working pretty exclusively on TV commercials. This work allows me to spend more time with my family, which now includes my son, Owen, who is almost one and a half years old.” Friends write to 20 East 68th Street 9F, New York, NY 10021
George Cannon Jr. ’80 was appointed US Magistrate Judge in St. Croix, Virgin Islands in April 2004. He was sworn in with the help of his wife and daughter. Cannon has been a litigator in St. Croix for 23 years.
Mark Reynolds ’80 writes: “In January, my US Postal Service odyssey brought me to Philadelphia, where I’m doing a long-term temp gig as the startup producer of a monthly video news magazine for postal employees in the region. The freelance writing continues in Philly as well; I’ve already had pieces in Philadelphia Weekly and the Philadelphia Tribune. I’ve also made my debut as an online columnist.” Friends email markyvee@sbcglobal.net
Laura Berry ’82 writes: “This summer it will be 12 years since we moved to Tucson and I’m just now beginning to feel entirely at home in this very hot but funkily interesting place. I teach in the English Department at the University; David Berry ’79 is the principal of a middle school. Elliot is 14 and starting high school in the fall at his progressive Antioch-like school; Alice is 7 and in the process of rejecting pink as her favorite color. Scott Tremiel ’81 will visit in May. Wish I could go to Bob Fogarty’s party in New York.” Friends email berry@email.arizona.edu
Tad Mutersbaugh ’82 writes: “Just moved back to Kentucky after 13 years in California and nine in Iowa. Now Professor of Geography at the University of Kentucky: specialties include Latin American/Mexican geography, research on organic/fair trade coffee production.” Friends write to 231 East Bell Ct., Lexington, KY, 40508 or email mutersba@uky.edu
Eric Doctors ’83 writes: “I have recently opened a healing center in Chicago—CHI Healing Center. After studying massage and reiki, my journey took me into the exciting world of healing and being a small business owner. Please come visit—it is a beautiful center. I would love to see or hear from my Antioch friends.” Friends write to 173 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 or email eric@createhealinspire.com
Shari Harris-Dunning ’83 writes: “I am living in Bend, OR, with my husband Andy, two girls (Ansley, age 9, and Marleigh, age 3), 6 cats, 3 dogs, 4 goats and lots of wildlife wandering through our twenty acres. I work part time for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, assisting communities with waste prevention, reduction and recycling. It is indeed a dream “job.” We also have a commercial-size greenhouse, and grow bedding plants for a local nursery. We hope to erect another greenhouse soon, and start down the path of organic farming. I am sure that chickens won’t be far behind!” Friends write to 20965 Young Avenue, Bend, OR 97701 or email gadshill@access4less.net
Dawn Scribner ’83 writes: “Entering my fourth cancer-free year after a bout with breast cancer. Jeff Eby ’83 and I recently moved to breath-takingly beautiful Marin County, California with our sons Zak, 14, and Gabe, 12. Starting a new job as a production manager for a small video company with an exciting client roster (NASA and the Dali Lama among them).” Friends email dawn@mediawonk.com
Karen L. Erlichman ’84 writes: “Recently graduated from a three-year training program to become a spiritual director. I have a full time private practice for psychotherapy and spiritual direction. Still in the Bay Area living by the ocean with my partner of twelve years.”
Alicia Fleming ’85 writes: “Hi my fellow Antiochians! This is Alicia Fleming coming at you live from Indianapolis and working for the Indianapolis Public School District as a Bilingual Specialist in their ESL program. All those languages and co-ops with travel abroad benefits are paying off! I have finished my first book of poetry and am looking for an agent and a publisher, so any Antiochians out there who are in the publishing business give me a holla! I would love to hear from the classes of ’82 through ’85. I have one son who is 17 years old. He is very talented (like his mom—just kidding). He runs cross country and track, and plays soccer for his high school. He is in an Art Magnet (accelerated program for high schoolers interested in art) and wants to get into the Graphic Arts business—so any Antiochians who would like to give him an internship, give us a holla!” Friends write to 315 E. 36th Street, Apt. 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46205 or email ririjam@yahoo.com
Kymberlee Maxine ’86 writes: “I have recently moved to Cambridge from California. Quite a change! I am enjoying it immensely. I've been teaching at Harvard, Brookline, Newton, and a few online Universities. I teach concerned individuals and companies how to raise money not so much by fundraising or donations, but investing in great companies that are proactive in protecting the environment, not harming animals, and have great social/global/humane policies in place. ‘Socially responsible investing’ teaches a kind of ‘money activism’ to research companies for environmental policies, good employee relations, diversity, animal welfare, corporate disclosure, etc. ‘Investment Activism’ means investing and spending to create social change: invest in companies that value green resources, multi-cultural relations, ending slavery and not harming animals. It is very meaningful work. Feel free to say hello.” Friend write to 16 Carver Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or email kymberleemaxine@comcast.net
Caroline Senter ’86 is Associate Professor of English at Tulane University and recently contributed to Creole (LSU Press, 2000) and Touring the Great River Road (Margaret Media, 2003). Recent visits from Tracy Patterson ’88 and Julia Clarke ’87. Friends email carolinesenter@bellsouth.net
Eric Gottlieb ’87 writes: “Hi all! A few big events have transpired in the last couple of weeks that I thought I would share. First, I learned that I have been selected as a Fulbright scholar. I will travel (with my wife Rebecca and twin sons Gus and Sam) to Talca, Chile this summer and will teach there throughout the 2004-2005 academic year. I will be teaching calculus in Spanish and conducting research on symmetric functions with Luc Lapointe, one of the world’s experts on the subject.
Second, I learned that I have been recommended for tenure. My promotion will not be official until May when the board of trustees meets.
I continue to be active in the Evergreen Historical District Association. For the past year, I have served as chair of the Anti-neglect Committee, working with residents and city officials to maintain the quality of life in our corner of the world. I was elected vice president this January.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Antioch and to the professors and friends I knew there for teaching me by example to love knowledge, to value cross-cultural communication, and to serve my community. I miss the place! Best Wishes, Eric Gottlieb.”
Nancy Bell Garvais ’88 writes: “Chris and I had our second child, Esmé Simone Garvais, on November 11, 2003. A third generation Scorpio female, she is an absolute joy. Not surprisingly, she had plenty of curly dark hair! I’m still painting cats along with the occasional dog and ferret. Wishing everyone out there a happy and fruitful spring. Drop us a line if you ever come through New Orleans.” Friends write to 2908 Maurepas St., New Orleans, LA, 70119 or email catsofneworleans@hotmail.com
Adriane Marriott-Mills ’89 writes: “Jeremy and I have 3 children—Monica (9), Alexander (7), and most recently Madeleine, who is 10 months. I work for the Regional Universities Association, focusing on widening participation in higher education for under-represented groups and have recently returned to work part time after a year of maternity leave.” Friends write to The Red House, 22 Occupation Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD3 3BD, England or email amarriottmills@aol.com
Jack Wernick ’89 writes: “I am the proud uncle of two girls: Nina and Carolina, and one boy, Grant.” Friends write to 195 Stanton St #2E1, New York, NY, 10002 or email wernickusa@aol.com
Kym Dodge ’90 writes: “I recently gave birth to our first child, Joshua Robert Dodge. I quit teaching to become a stay-at-home mom and I am loving it! We’ve joined a mom’s club that we’re very active with and take him Jazzercising, rock-climbing, camping, hiking, etc. He’s an easy baby! Now have more time for friends, too, so feel free to contact me if you’re in the area!” Friends write to 4317 Landau St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
Hope Anne Nathan ’92
Hope Anne Nathan ’92 writes: “I’ve known for a few years now that wearing an Antioch shirt (or putting an Antioch sticker on your car) is a sure-fire way to meet interesting people. I always have an interesting time when I wear one of my Antioch t-shirts, but this was doubly true at the March for Women’s lives in Washington, DC.
I had hoped to run into some Antiochians in DC, but I actually had my first Antioch encounter at 6:30 in the morning at the rest stop, when I ran into… well, okay, I totally forgot their names but a young guy with glasses and the woman he was traveling with. The guy with the glasses actually remembered me, which kinda blew my mind. He asked if I was from Pittsburgh and I said I was. Apparently he was one of the people who came from Antioch when Mel Melnick ’67 hosted a Pittsburgh Antiochian gathering at his home a few years back. Wow. Anyway, he told me that graduation was the day before (graduation on April 24th? Shudder…), so there wasn’t going to be a big Antioch contingent; he said he and his friend were traveling on the Wright State bus.
Once we got to DC I met up with my friend Diana, some of her friends, and her friends’ parents. We all chatted and, as we got off the Metro, the woman I’d been chatting with asked the question I was going to hear a lot that day: ‘So, did you go to Antioch?’ Turns out she got her Masters at Antioch New England.
I had a desperate need for iced coffee. It took some doing, but I found some at the McDonald’s in the Air and Space Museum (I know, right). Unfortunately, going to get my second iced coffee got me separated from my friends. I came upon the Ohio contingent and took several breaks just standing by the sidelines, facing towards the March and just waiting for someone to ask ‘Did you go to Antioch?’ I met a woman from the class of 1970, her friend who only went to Antioch for four months, another woman from Yellow Springs… Later on a man whose twins (I think) just graduated the day before… I had a nice, long talk with a woman named Marsha who was there in 1968. We talked about dorms: she lived in Presidents, but dated a guy who lived in Birch. I said: ‘Didn’t we all…’
All in all, a great time. I was so glad I wore that shirt. I’ll definitely do it again next time.”
Mindy Hilt ’93 writes: “I have one husband (Rob) of 9 years, two cats and an occasionally thriving video production company in Chicago. Pretty boring, but I’m super happy. Hope everyone else is well. Cheers!” Friends write to 2531 W. Palmer, Chicago, IL 60647 or email mindy@littlebitlost.com
Anastasia Goodstein ’95 is currently working as an editorial program manager at KeepMedia, a paid content company founded by Louis Borders and located in Silicon Valley. She earner a master’s degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1999 and has worked in both print and online journalism for the past several years. She lived in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco with her partner, Jon, and her puppy, Cash. Friends write to 492 Clipper St., San Francisco, CA, 94114
Deirdre Kylie ’94 writes: “Formerly known as Richard Zeitz, I’m changing gender and name. Recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Tired and cranky.” Friends write to 287 Canterbury Drive West, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 or email deirdrekylie@mac.com
Heather Pyle ’94 writes: “I lived in Los Angeles for about four years, then I moved to St. Louis over three years ago. That was the best decision I ever made. Serendipity caused me to run into alum Eva Kachuck ’94 (now Donaldson) who also lives here and we’ve become friends. I’ve made great friends fast. I can frequently be found checking out live country & rock music. Some other friends organize Twangfest, which occurs every June. Check it out and come see us!” Friends write to 4164 Potomac St., St. Louis, MO 63116 or email mooby@att.net
Elizabeth Moloney ’95 is currently stage managing the Broadway production of Frozen at Circle in the Square. Later this year she will be stage managing the New York Shakespeare Festival production of Much Ado About Nothing in Central Park, with a cast that includes Sam Waterston, Jimmy Smits, Kristen Johnston, and Brian Murray. Friends write to 268 Sterling Pl. #1R, Brooklyn, NY 11238 or email moloney@pobox.com
Peter Bradley ’96 writes: “After a two-year post doc at Washington University in St. Louis, I’ve landed an Assistant Professorship (tenure-track) at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. Westminster, which was known as Western Maryland College until 2001, is a small, liberal arts college of about 1500, similar to Antioch in both history and mission.
Tara and I are thrilled for the opportunity to settle into a community after the uncertain years of graduate school, post doc fellowships and the philosophy job market. We’ll be moving to MD in the summer of 2004, and whole love to hear from any Antiochians in the area.” Friends email peter@kaley-bradley.com
Alison Stankrauff ’96 writes: “I now live in Cincinnati (who knew I’d be back in southwestern Ohio again after Antioch?), where I am an archivist at the American Jewish Archives. After graduation from Antioch, I moved back to Michigan, worked long enough to get money for my Masters in Library Science from Wayne State University in Detroit. Just wanting to know if a few of the folks from the 90s are out there—I’ve kept up with some, but have lost others. Would love the hear from those women!” Friends write to 1410 Walnut Street, Apt. 6, Cincinnati, OH, 45202 or email astankrauff@huc.edu
Johanna Bermudez-Ruiz ’98 is looking for help on a documentary called “Three Mothers, Three Colonies” about immigrants from Puerto Rico and Vieques to the U.S. Virgin Islands. She says: “Old pictures, 8 mm film, oral stories, whatever can help me with my project, just contact me.” Johanna is also looking for someone to stay with in Barcelona while attending a PBS conference. Email at jbrfilms@hotmail.com
Friends of Roy Slayton ’98 wish to express their deepest sympathies for the passing of his mother just before Christmas 2003. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Slayton family.
James Fialk ’04 writes: “At the moment I have a seasonal position with the natural resources group of the New York City Parks and Recreation Department, doing an entitation for Highbridge Park.” Friends email dubnet10@aol.com
Alice Verney ’04 writes: “I am currently looking for a job in the humanitarian field with an NGO or the United Nations in Europe. Does anyone have a lead or contact?” Email at alicebella2003@yahoo.fr