Class of 1964
Class Chair:
Louis M. Abbey
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Class Notes:
Larry Robinson
"Turtle Hall" mini reunion, St. Michaels, MD
Larry & Lynne Robinson, invited three of Larry's former roommates (all Class of '64) to a "Turtle Hall" reunion at his Maryland Eastern Shore home in St. Michaels, MD for the long weekend of August 28-31, 2009. Lou & Chris Abbey, Norm & Debbie Stockman '66 Herbert and Len and Mary Anne Lester Cadwallader '65 traveled from Revere, MA, Ann Arbor, MI and Hanover, NH. We were washed by the rain from Hurricane Bill, but still had a physically and intellectually active time walking, biking, sailing, eating gourmet-quality food, antiquing and visiting the St. Michaels Friends Meeting House (dating back to the 1600s). We spent a half-day at the St. Michaels Maritime Museum learning about the watermen crabbers, fishermen and oystermen of the Chesapeake Bay. The key to a good reunion is to come away feeling renewed, caught up and satisfied, having nourished one another. This was true of our gathering. Everything was salted with beautiful marsh and water views of the Miles River and environs that surround the Robinson's home.
(Posted November 05, 2009)
Louis Abbey
Chris, my wife, and I drove from Boston to Richmond through sun, rain, grey skies and fall foliage in full bloom. We arrived late Friday. Saturday morning in Runyan we checked on the room above the coffee shop reserved for '64's informal gathering. Slowly, returning classmates began to drop by. We reintroduced non-Earlham spouses and ourselves and began catching up. Everybody loved the gathering room. Lunch in the cold, windy tent on Comstock field was delicious. We talked a mile a minute at the tables, but soon adjourned to the warmth of our gathering room. Some attended sample classes on Saturday afternoon and others went to football, soccer or other athletic events. Our class picture happened late Saturday afternoon. The banquet was Saturday evening at the Olde Richmond Inn. Sue Jasper Pearsey, Pat Bonifer Teidt, Rhoda Smith Renschler, Beth Taylor Ronald, John & Jane Souder Loose, Marilyn Holmes, Joan Daggy Singer, Bobbie Risen Gottschalk, Marcia Bonnemort Luetzelschwab, Jane Lipson Flueckinger, Monty Williams, Dave Rasmussen, Dick Butler, Tim and Miriam Yount Wood, Peggy McConaughy Branstrator, and Mary Stites Moyer were all present! Stories and reuniting exchanges continued throughout the sharing of good food and drink and it was over too soon for most. Some stayed for Sunday activities, but Chris and I left for home early on Sunday morning. Sorry for the brevity. Best wishes to all and hope to see you at the 50th (2014).
(Posted November 05, 2009)
Norman Herbert
Norman and Debbie Stockman Herbert '66 were honored in April at the Humanitarian Award Dinner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. In the 45 years they have lived in Ann Arbor, they have been involved in numerous community organizations promoting the well being of families, young people education, performing arts, and women’s issues. The program stated: “Debbie and Norman have infused the Ann Arbor community with their skill, integrity and service. They show us all how the power of giving of themselves can make a true difference with deep and lasting impact.”
(Posted May 11, 2009)
Richard Jones
Our vaccine program at WSU got its 15 minutes of fame last September following our report in Cancer Research of successful immunotherapy for certain forms of breast cancer - at least in preclinical models. A Phase I clinical trial completed in 2008 was also successful, and we are initiating a second trial with an updated regimen. Kudos to a number of Earlham's science and humanities faculty back in the day who are due a share of credit. These include: Bill Stephenson, who introduced us to the world of cell biology, and remains a role model for engaging teaching style. Ted Benfey, who both in the classroom and at faculty-at-home dinners opened our minds to philosophy of science and activism in the public interest. Bob Pearson, who gave us a solid grounding in organic chemistry and lead us through the sticky wickets of reaction mechanisms. Helen Hole, who taught us to read, think and write effectively. Florence Long, who taught us the joys of differential equations, and the remarkable Clifford Crump, friend and colleague of Edwin Hubble from their days at Yerkes and living legend himself, who in his 80's brought cosmology alive for us- including the power of thoughtful observation. All belong in the Earlham Hall of Fame. Though most are now long gone, their inspiration lives on. (Anybody else around who still remembers them?)
(Posted April 16, 2009)
David Robinson
Now living in Takoma Park, MD, involved with local Quaker Meetings, Scottish Country Dance groups, Impact Silver Spring, and the AFI/SILVERDOCS International Documentary Filmmakers Conference.
(Posted March 23, 2009)
Robert Olson
Bob Olson is now a part-time Senior Fellow at the Institute for Alternative Futures, a social change-oriented think tank in Alexandria, Virginia that he helped found 30 years ago and where he served for many years as Research Director. Bob and his wife Marge love the local extended family that's been formed by their two sons, Jody and Tim, their terrific wives, and two grandchildren. They've recently gotten a cottage on the Maine coast where they'll escape from hot Virginia summers and gladly put up any old friends who want to come by.
(Posted January 05, 2009)
OBITUARIES:
A. Jon Magoon
Age 66, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital, West Grove after a lengthy battle with Huntington's Disease. He was the husband of Harriet (Holly) Day Magoon, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Norwich, CT, he was the son of Leon and Lillianne Mathieu Magoon. He graduated from Mt. Herman High School in Massachusetts, Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana with a B.S. Degree and the University of Pittsburgh with a PhD in Educational Research. Jon was a Professor in Educational Research at the graduate level at the University of Delaware School of Education. He was a member of the Oxford Friends Meeting, Oxford, and participated in the Baltimore Yearly Meeting Youth Camping, Outward Bound program at Camp Catoctin in Maryland. He enjoyed sailing on the Chesapeake, biking and hiking. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Shaun Leon Magoon of Lewes, DE and his wife, Wendy and their daughter, Megan Brooke Magoon; one daughter, Ruth Lillianne Magoon-Eriksson '94 of Oxford and her husband, Torkel Erik Eriksson and their children, Kate Anna Eriksson and Owen Jon Eriksson; two sisters, Noel Hunt of Stevensville, MT and Sally Chamberlain of Portland, OR. Also nephew Eric Day '81.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Oxford Friends Meeting, 260 South Third Street, Oxford, PA 19363. Friends may call from 10-11 am at the Oxford Friends Meeting. Interment will be in the Brick Friends Cemetery, Rising Sun, MD.
(Posted October 22, 2009)
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