Wednesday, June 25, 2008

2008 - June - DA 83 E News

Class of 1983 25th Reunion Special E-Newsletter
June 2008

This image pretty well sums up the spectacular 25th reunion on June 13-15, 2008. Reunion Chair Doug Schmidt is grinning for many reasons. He is standing in front of our exclusive 25th reunion headquarters tent that was situated on Ephraim Williams lawn, he is holding the Warren Agry ’41 Cup for reunion attendance and he has his first child in his arms, JD. A new member of the “Late to Fatherhood Club” (joined most recently by Chip Thorner, Jamie Robinson and Al Kerr), Doug has a lot to be proud of, but he is still being overhead saying what a great “cast of characters” the Class of 1983 turned out to be!

For more entertaining views of classmates in attendance, please visit our photobucket site at http://photobucket.com/DAReunions1983 Please add yours!

We are grateful to the 66 classmates and their families who were able to attend some portion of the weekend. The full list of adults:

Whitney B. Armstrong
Mark C. Beaubien
Geoffrey S. Bennett
Jonathan J. Bernstein
Nathan M. Blain
Eduardo A. Blohm
Kevin A. Bresnahan
John L. Brown
Spencer L. Brown
Matthew A. Calman
John H. Cianciolo
Nelse H. Clark
Alexander P. Compagno
Peter H. Crow
Douglas A. Cruikshank
Edward G. D'Alessandro Jr.
Timothy G. Ehrhart
William B. Elliman
Adam J. Feiges
Christopher S. Flagg
William F. Gleason III
Jonathan A. Gottscho
Joshua D. Greenberg
Bruce W. Gregory
Paul W. Gregory
Leigh J. Guyer
Robert J. Harrington Jr.
Christopher J. Harris
John N. Kikoski
John G. Knight
Christopher C. Lotspeich
Christopher J. Lynch
Todd S. Malik
Paul P. Mariani
R. Robert McGill Jr.
Johannes W. Mortier
D. Sean Nottage
Nathan S. Nourse
Craig L. Pattee
Benjamin W. Patton
Peter S. Pauley Jr.
Eric F. Peterson
William B. Piersol III
Scott F. Pryce
Dan Puschak
Frederick F. Rehberger IV
James F. Robinson
Andrew N. Schiff
Paul C. Schlickmann
J. Douglas Schmidt
David G. Shelton
Dean R. Singewald II
John B. Sory
Brian C. Steward
Andrew M. Stewart
Eric S. Suher

There is much clamoring for a full listing of contact information so the class to continue reconnecting and networking – and not just by the fortunate attendees of the reunion. To that end, the editor is preparing a spreadsheet of basic contact information – with street address included on if it is the only communication channel available (i.e. no email or phone on file). The editor is also considering mapping the address file, which is especially useful to those classmates who travel a considerable amount. If you are philosophically opposed to being slightly more available to your brethren of the Pocumtuck Valley, please email the editor at jknight01038@comcast.net by July 7th.

Let this be a lesson to those who weren’t sure about reunions. The class programs were informative, lively and just plain interesting. The food was good, the childcare options (kids over 3) were fantastic. The dorms still have no air conditioning. The beer is still plentiful. Your classmates are even more interesting to talk to. But singing along with Peter Hindle ’52 as he leads the assemblage in the school songs is still priceless.

Finally, one last plea for annual support participation. We’re aiming for 75 donors, a class record, in this special year. ANY AMOUNT is absolutely appreciated by Deerfield. Above all, counting you in would be best. Thanks for considering it if you haven’t already at www.deerfieldalumni.org or PO Box 306, Dfld, MA 01342

JK

Monday, February 25, 2008

2008 - February - DA 83 E News

DA Class of 1983 E-Newsletter
25th Reunion Year Edition
February 2008

Dear 83er,

In this edition:
Reunion Registration-Savings before March 1!
Iowa and Kosovo
Boston Region Event
Recent Class Notes

Next Month: Online Reunion Survey Results

Register now for Reunions, June 13-15, 2008! Early bird pricing ends March 1 and full refunds are available before May 7, if plans change. Lots of people likely to attend!

CLICK LINK BELOW TO GO TO REUNION REGISTRATION PAGE: (you will need your DA Connections userid and password – to get help setting one up, email JK at jknight@deerfield.edu)
https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/membersonly/DRF/events/event_order.cgi?

Classmate Likely to Attend Reunions
Classmates Likely to Attend Reunions
NAME
GUEST(S)
Whitney Armstrong

Matt Calman

Wills Elliman
Wife, daughter (8), son (5)
Adam Feiges
son (10), daughter (6)
Bill Gleason
possibly sons (7) and (4)
Josh Greenberg
Kids aged 12 and 10
Rob Gulick
Leigh Guyer
Wife, son (8), daughter (6)
RJ Harrington
Don Hindman
Wife, three oldest kids
John Homer
Kids aged 7 and 2
Alex Mack
Sharon, kids 13, 8 and 2
Rev. Paul Mariani, SJ
David Morley
Johannes Mortier
Nate Nourse
Peter Pauley
Scott Pryce
Wife, Child 1.5
Brian Steward
Andrew Stewart
Jeff Spadafora
Van Sullivan
Peter Townsend
Sons aged 12 and 11
P.B. Weymouth
Kids aged 9, 6 and 3
Will Wolf
Wife, sons 10 and 8


From Our Man in Kosovo:
Rob Gulick responds to the Iowa Caucus musings of Adam Feiges:

“Since Adam brought it up... If Obama becomes our next President, I'm in with several UN coeds who have until now rebuffed my advances with the simple question, "Are you American?"

I live in Pristina, Kosovo, by the way, where 90% of the native population has names like Hussein. Ironically, they'd all vote for Hillary if they had the chance. Pristina's main drag here is named "Bill Clinton Boulevard," after all, and many regard Albright as their queen. But, alas, don't let anyone tell you that Bill and Hillary (or Albright and Holbrooke) "fixed" the Balkans. Just Google 'Kosovo' news. To be fair, it's an incredibly complicated situation. Thousands of shades of gray, like the rest of the world. Which is precisely why I'd say it's high time for someone like Obama.”

And our man who’s “been there”, Drew Schiff, comments on Adam’s view of the Iowa Caucus system: “Pls tell adam that this is a spectacular summary of how this process, which is soooo different from all other processes, works.”

And this latest from Kosovo (how come the Americans in the States don’t care as much?)

See numbered photos below the following captions:

Obama's fan base in South Carolina. He really knows how to work up a crowd.

#1 Obama says, "Let's talk about peanut butter." (She says, "OK, mister. NOW you got my attention.")
#2 Obama: "I promise to support legislation mandating more peanut butter for school lunches. How about that?" (Seven-year-old future voter: "Aw-right. I'm down with that.")
#3 "AND... this law will say that all peanut butter has to be CRUNCHY!"
("And two for that!")
#4: Then all hell breaks loose when he adds, "Not only peanut butter, my friends, but also...[wait for it, OB...] marshmallow FLUFF!!" *

"OH... MY... GOD!!" she screams, as friend to her right faints.

"Are you ready for change, America?! STAND UP!! Stand up!!"

O-BA-MA!! O-BA-MA!! O-BA-MA!! O-BA-MA!!


Boston Region Event:

CLASSY ’83 –
Thursday, January 17th at 6 pm - Oak Bar
At the Fairmont Copley

Great to spend some quality time with John Homer and Josh Greenberg the other day. Almost as good as reunions! John works at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Josh works at Children’s Hospital – so there was plenty to talk about!

PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE to block the dates on your calendar - June 13-15, 2008 – so you have the option of attending. More planning information will be forthcoming.

ClASS NOTES:
Ed. Note. Class Notes can be posted and viewed on www.DeerfieldAlumni.org. If you need any helping logging on to the site, like your unique ID – please email jknight@deerfield.edu

Peter PauleyPeter Pauley (1983) recently accepted a position at Capital Group Companies located in New York, NY as senior vice president. "Back to commuting to NYC. Feel free to drop by for a visit. Excellent view of Rock Center." (Submitted on Dec 3 2007.)

Congrats Jeff Peters!
As seen in the Boston Globe, February 5, 2008, (By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)
Columbia Management announced today that it has named Jeffrey F. Peters head of institutional distribution. The firm is the Boston-based asset management unit of Bank of America Corp. of North Carolina, a financial-services company. Columbia Management, which disclosed a number of personnel changes today, said that Peters will report to firm president Michael A. Jones.
Peters, who most recently was with Putnam Investments, will oversee Columbia Management's institutional sales, client service, consultant relations, and international functions, the firm said.

REMEMBER: 25th reunion is June 13-15, 2008

Contact John Knight at jknight@deerfield.edu (immediately!)

ANNUAL SUPPORT: Please take a minute to think about the kind of stretch commitment you could make for our 25th. It makes a huge difference for Deerfield, with over 30% of the total coming from the 9 reunion classes – (not including the 50th reunion)… THANKS

CONTACTING THE EDITOR:
Please let me know if there is a better email address for this missive…Email for newsletter contributions is jknight01038@comcast.net – or you could always use classnotes@deerfield.edu, or POST YOUR OWN to the website at www.deerfieldalumni.org. Hope to hear from you…

Friday, January 25, 2008

2008 - January - DA 83 E News

DA Class of 1983 E-Newsletter
25th Reunion Year Edition
February 2008

Dear 83er,

In this edition:
Reunion Registration-Savings before March 1!
Iowa and Kosovo
Boston Region Event
Recent Class Notes

Next Month: Online Reunion Survey Results

Register now for Reunions, June 13-15, 2008! Early bird pricing ends March 1 and full refunds are available before May 7, if plans change. See survey results below if you need any convincing – lots of people likely to attend and they name others that should show!

CLICK LINK BELOW TO GO TO REGISTRATION PAGE: (you will need your DA Connections userid and password – to get help setting one up email JK at jknight@deerfield.edu)
https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/membersonly/DRF/events/event_order.cgi?

Classmate Likely to Attend Reunions
NAME Guests
Whitney Armstrong
Matt Calman
Wills Elliman Wife, daughter (8), son (5)
Adam Feiges son (10), daughter (6)
Josh Greenberg Kids aged 12 and 10
Bill Gleason
Rob Gulick
Leigh Guyer Wife, son (8), daughter (6)
RJ Harrington
Don Hindman Wife, three oldest kids
John Homer Kids aged 7 and 2
John Knight
Alex Mack Sharon, kids 13, 8 and 2
Rev. Paul Mariani, SJ
David Morley
Johannes Mortier
Nate Nourse
Peter Pauley
Scott Pryce Wife, Child 1.5
Brian Steward
Jeff Spadafora
Van Sullivan
Peter Townsend Sons aged 12 and 11
P.B. Weymouth Kids aged 9, 6 and 3
Will Wolf Wife, sons 10 and 8

From Our Man in Kosovo: Rob Gulick responds to the Iowa Caucus musings of Adam Feiges:

“Since Adam brought it up... If Obama becomes our next President, I'm in with several UN coeds who have until now rebuffed my advances with the simple question, "Are you American?"

I live in Pristina, Kosovo, by the way, where 90% of the native population has names like Hussein. Ironically, they'd all vote for Hillary if they had the chance. Pristina's main drag here is named "Bill Clinton Boulevard," after all, and many regard Albright as their queen. But, alas, don't let anyone tell you that Bill and Hillary (or Albright and Holbrooke) "fixed" the Balkans. Just Google 'Kosovo' news. To be fair, it's an incredibly complicated situation. Thousands of shades of gray, like the rest of the world. Which is precisely why I'd say it's high time for someone like Obama.”

And our man who’s “been there”, Drew Schiff, comments on Adam’s view of the Iowa Caucus system: “Pls tell adam that this is a spectacular summary of how this process, which is soooo different from all other processes, works.”

Boston Region Event:

CLASSY ’83 –
Thursday, January 17th at 6 pm - Oak Bar
At the Fairmont Copley

Great to spend some quality time with John Homer and Josh Greenberg the other day. Almost as good as reunions! John works at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Josh works at Children’s Hospital – so there was plenty to talk about!

PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE to block the dates on your calendar - June 13-15, 2008 – so you have the option of attending. More planning information will be forthcoming.

ClASS NOTES:
Ed. Note. Class Notes can be posted and viewed on www.DeerfieldAlumni.org. If you need any helping logging on to the site, like your unique ID – please email jknight@deerfield.edu

Peter Pauley (1983)Peter Pauley (1983) recently accepted a position at Capital Group Companies located in New York, NY as senior vice president. "Back to commuting to NYC. Feel free to drop by for a visit. Excellent view of Rock Center." (Submitted on Dec 3 2007.)

REMEMBER: 25th reunion is June 13-15, 2008

Contact John Knight at jknight@deerfield.edu (immediately!)

ANNUAL SUPPORT: Please take a minute to think about the kind of stretch commitment you could make for our 25th. It makes a huge difference for Deerfield, with over 30% of the total coming from the 9 reunion classes – not including the 50th reunion… THANKS

CONTACTING THE EDITOR:
Please let me know if there is a better email address for this missive…Email for newsletter contributions is jknight01038@comcast.net – or you could always use classnotes@deerfield.edu, or POST YOUR OWN to the website at www.deerfieldalumni.org. Hope to hear from you…

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Homer and Greenberg in Boston


It was great to catch up with John Homer and Josh Greenberg in January 08 - before the big 25th reunion...