James B. Shuman ’54

James B. Shuman, a writer, died on Aug. 31, 2017 at age 85. At Wesleyan, he was the editor-in-chief of the Argusand a member of Psi Upsilon. He was an award-winning newspaper reporter and an editor for Reader’s Digest. He later worked as an aide to President Gerald Ford. He was the author of several books. His latest book was a memoir, In Pakistan: Journeys in the Land Beyond the Headlines, where he shared his personal observations of the people he met and the country’s history and politics.

CLASS OF 1954 | 2017 | ISSUE 3

Greetings to the Fighting ’54s. Thanks for your prompt responses to my recent e-mail regarding news of you and yours. Here’s the latest.

Chuck Davis and bride recently went whale-hunting on a cruise to the San Juan Islands. Cruise was a blast, Chuck reports, but only one whale sighted. They have a grandson at Swarthmore and granddaughter at Denison.

Bud Johnson reports their Stuart, Fla., home came through Irma with only minor damage. Five of eight grandkids are in college (none Wes). Bud and Lynn were off to Malta, Rhodes, and Crete in late October to finish Bud’s research on the Knights of Saint John. Finally, the Navy has invited Bud to D.C. to open classified aviator records for his memoirs project.

Jeff Lockhart and Donna learned in late July that they had become great-grandparents of a baby girl.

Curt McLaughlin writes that his wife of 32 years, Barbara, passed away in June after a brief illness. Curt says he’s fortunate to be among many friends in a caring retirement community in Chapel Hill, where he is continuing with his latest writing project.

Jim Yashar says he’s blessed to be healthy, and therefore lives a very active life, going to the gym three to four times a week, and playing golf. They do a lot of travel, including Italy this past summer. Jim is taking his entire family of 24 on a vacation to celebrate his 85th birthday! Jim and his bride live in Boston during the summer and Palm Beach over the fall and winter. Finally, Jim’s oldest granddaughter graduates from Penn next year.

Sad news, guys: Al Flynn passed away on Aug. 30 from complications related to Parkinson’s. Al is survived by his wife, Emi, son Al Flynn III, daughter Sarah, and five grandchildren. We all remember Al as a terrific guy and good friend. Farewell, Al.

Finally, your scribe, Bob Carey, enjoyed an East Coast 85th birthday bash in Greenwich, Conn., in July. Then Bob and bride Libby traveled to Wilmington and Ocean Island, N.C. in September (visiting a nephew at UNC Wilmington). In late September/early October, Bob and Libby traveled to London and Lyon for visits to children and grandchildren. Finally, in late October to Charlottesville, Va., to visit granddaughter at the University of Virginia to celebrate her 19th birthday.

That’s a wrap, guys. E-mail me anytime with new developments in your lives. All the best to all of us.

BOB CAREY | popscarey@gmail.com
618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2017 | ISSUE 2

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Hello, ’54 Classmates. Many thanks for prompt responses from eight of you…Here’s what you told me: Terry Hatter denies being 85 (yet!). He and bride Trudy are recently back from a wonderful European trip, having visited their son, Scott ’92, and “putative daughter-in-law” in Positano, Italy, followed by Belfast to visit oldest granddaughter, who is getting a master’s in conflict resolution there before starting Penn Law School in August. The Hatters wrapped up their trip with a visit to Edinburgh, prior to heading home.

Terry said they attended a very special memorial service for our beloved classmate, Bill Christopher, in Pasadena. “Many of Bill’s cast and crew from M.A.S.H. came from across the country to show their love and respect for this fine man.”

Bud Johnson and Lynn are well into high school and college graduations. This year it was two high-schoolers, the gal off to Colgate, the boy to Notre Dame. Next year: Wake Forest and Georgetown.

Jeff Lockhart and Donna are blessed to have one daughter and son-in-law—the Reverend and Mrs. Jon Robbins—living near them in Vero Beach, Fla., where Pastor Robbins is building St. Paul’s, a new Anglican church, a block from the beach! It will be finished in September, and we’re all invited to the dedication ceremony!

Sad news, guys. Carol Ann writes that Dick McCray “left this world on Feb. 24, 2017, with me by his side in our home in Massachusetts.” Dick was buried on Apr. 28 (their 27th wedding anniversary, and Dick’s high school football number) in Chester, Pa., his birthplace. There was a memorial service for Dick at St. Luke’s Hospital in NYC in late May. He had spent 40 years practicing and teaching there.

Bob Schnuer and Vickie migrated back to NYC on May 10 after a “wonderful Florida winter in Boca Raton,” which included a private Wesleyan gathering at a Miami art museum managed by a “spirited” graduate, including a breakfast with President Michael Roth ’78. Bob and Vickie will be back in Boca in late October. Don’t hesitate to call if you’re in the area (917/862-5141).

Lenny Stolba married off his equine veterinarian daughter in March. Len’s “boast/roast/toast” was well received.

Ann reports she and hubby Bruce Storms are well and happy, having especially enjoyed their swan-song-cruise last December—a “wonderful part” of their lives. The Storms’ daughter, Katy Storms Denman ’89, has three teenage sons, one an Eagle Scout. Bruce and Ann recently saw Win Richmond, who is looking forward to summer in his Rhode Island home.

Dr. Jim Yashar and bride have spent the winter in Palm Beach over the past 10 years. Jim is in good health and thus is able to take advantage of much Palm Beach offers. They traveled to Morocco this year to experience a totally different culture. Their grandson is off to Emory College in the fall, and granddaughter will be a senior at Penn. The Yashars will be spending the summer in Boston, except for a trip to Italy in July.

Finally, your scribe, Bob Carey, and bride Libby (Callaway) again enjoyed Sanibel Island, Fla., in January and February, then traveled to Jonesboro, Ark., in mid-May for a granddaughter’s high school graduation (off to University of North Carolina at Asheville), then to Charleston in early June for a Callaway family reunion, and finally to San Diego in mid-June for two grandkids’ graduations and an 85th birthday bash for Bob.

That’s it, guys. Please don’t hesitate to e-mail me any time with developments. My new e-mail is popscarey@gmail.com. All the best to all of you.

BOB CAREY | popscarey@gmail.com
618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2017 | ISSUE 1

Gentlemen, thanks for your response, and here’s what you sent me:

John Binswanger and bride are busy traveling and tracking their grands. John reports that travels to Aspen, Greece, Italy, and South America have “kept us very busy this year.” Their last granddaughter is off to U. of Maryland. Four others have migrated to San Francisco and LA; others are close by, but one received a Fulbright and is now in Germany.

Ben Cope writes that he and his bride are enjoying an active, eventful life in retirement. 2016 saw their 60th anniversary. Prior to retiring, Ben had spent 41 years in banking. They have seven children and 15 grandchildren. Ben claims to be physically and mentally sound—at 85!

Mary Ann and Chuck Davis celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family gathering at Seven Springs Resort in Seven Springs, Pa. Bill Drury remains happy, healthy, and enjoying the easy life in Nashua, N.H.

Terry Hatter writes that “we lost a wonderful classmate with Bill Christopher’s passing. He was one of Wesleyan’s finest.” The Hatter’s youngest son, Scott ’92, is spending a year in Spain and Italy with his girlfriend before returning to law. Their older granddaughter, Lauren, is working toward a master’s from Queen’s University in Ireland, and she’ll be going to law school at Penn in the fall. Her brother, Eric, is in his second year at Georgetown Law. The Hatters’ two younger grands, Leah and Wilson, are 12 and in middle school in Santa Monica and Sacramento, respectively.

Bud Johnson notes two more grands are in college app mode, with one set for Colgate, the other, okay for Notre Dame, but wants Princeton. Three others are now in college, and another just graduated from UChicago. Bud and Lynn remain happy and healthy.

Jeff Lockhart reports attending a charity reception at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Club in Palm Beach. Quite an estate, Jeff notes, originally built by Marjorie Post in the 1920s.

Barbara and Curt McLaughlin went on a tour of Spain in November, returning to Chapel Hill just in time for Thanksgiving. They’re doing well in their apartment in a retirement community.

Rod O’Connor’s big news is that his granddaughter, Cameron Arkin ’17, will be graduating from Wesleyan with two majors completed: neuroscience and art. Rod believes he is now clear of melanoma stage IV after two years of immunotherapy. Rod still goes to his office often, and golf is now a drink at lunch followed by nine holes at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island.

Norm Stuessy tells of his daughter, Helen, happily married to a middle school teacher in Cinnaminson, N.J., and of his four sons: Ted, chief of police, Haddonfield, N.J.; Kevin, living in Chery Hill, N.J.; Bill, who teaches and lives in Westminister, Mass.; and Bob, living and teaching in a community college in Columbia, S.C. Norm reports that he’s been diagnosed with dementia. Ruth is helping him manage the situation.

Bob Muir reports that he has seven grandchildren, with one on the way. “I had the joy of holding our youngest granddaughter on my lap. As she slept there I felt the warmth of holding one of my progeny who is four decades removed—thanking God for that opportunity.”

Sadly, Doris Swain reports that Jim Swain died on Nov. 28 of pancreatic cancer. We also got word that R.J. Dunham passed away on Jan. 18, and Dick Bertini passed away on Jan. 27 from complications of vascular disease.

In our last class notes, I asked for any remembrances of Marshall (Mike) Umpleby, who passed away last October. I am very appreciative that two of you responded as follows:

George Ray wrote that Marshall was a modern renaissance man in his remarkable life as an aviator, author, educator, and family man, in addition to being a nice guy and loyal classmate. Graduating from Englewood School for Boys, where his father, a Wesleyan graduate himself, was the headmaster, Marshall was an English major at Wesleyan, and played on the squash and baseball teams. After flight school and a stint in the Navy as a pilot, Mike lived the rest of his life on the West Coast, first as a beloved English teacher at Burlingame High School in California, then as principal, and finally living in retirement sometimes as a teacher at the local Oregon State College in Ashland. He also wrote a novel and short stories about two of his abiding passions—flying and baseball. One of his former Burlingame students regards Mike as “one of the finest teachers and individuals associated with the long and illustrious history of Burlingame H.S.”

Marshall’s father would be proud of him, and those of us who knew him at Wesleyan are, as well. We mourn his passing and send our heartfelt condolences to his widow, Mimi, and his daughters, Amy and Sarah.

George Klein tells of Marshall’s novel, On Falcon’s Wings, one of the best George has ever read. George had done a review, writing that “this compelling and gripping novel about five teenagers’ lives during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia is hard to put down…”

One final word about our dear friend Bill Christopher; we all will miss you! That’s it for now, guys. Stay healthy and be happy!

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net
618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2016 | ISSUE 3

Gentlemen: Muchas gracias for your prompt responses to my recent request for news—and here it is: Ed Dewey, still happy in Big Canoe, Ga., has had two great trips in 2016. In May, he and three friends went fly fishing in Montana (caught and released 12 rainbow trout), and also visited an abandoned mining town, Bannack. Then, in September, Ed and bride Joyce were in San Francisco to visit their 5-year-old granddaughter and her parents, their son Jeff and wife Megan.

Bill Drury is happy and healthy in Nashua, N.H.

Dave Hodgin reports from Scotts Valley, Calif., that he’s “still running the Pathfinder Companies and playing golf when time permits.” During a June and July trip to Ecuador, he cruised to the Galápagos for six days. Dave is still running or serving as treasurer for several local nonprofits.

Bud Johnson and Lynn returned from a three-week “adventure trip” to Northern Norway, the Arctic ice cap, Amundsen polar camp, and Iceland—places, Bud says, “of breathtaking beauty.” Bud further notes he feels so lucky to be able to travel the world at this time.

George Klein, who retired to Guam two years ago to watch the sea turtles and coconut crabs, has found himself in demand to give presentations on climate change to scientific groups on Guam.

Rod O’Connor says he still goes to the office almost every day! His four grandchildren are in or out of college, with granddaughter, Cameron ’17, a senior at Wesleyan with a double major: neuroscience and art. Rod celebrated his 50th year of membership at Pine Valley Golf Club. Rod reports owning a house in Aiken, S.C., and an apartment in NYC.

Len Stolba is alive and well, and “still nourishing my idiosyncrasies.”

Norm Stuessy reports that his and Ruth’s lives now revolve around LA Fitness and the local Walgreens, and that “routine is my friend, hassle the enemy.”

Sadly, we have to report that Marshall Umpleby passed away Oct. 16, after a four-year battle with MDS/Leukemia. We’ll have further information in the following issue. Please send me any memories of Marshall that you’d like me to include in the next issue.

Your scribe, Bob Carey, and Libby were in San Diego in August to visit daughter and family to celebrate grandson’s 13th birthday (at Benihana!), and to take a two-hour harbor tour highlighted by two of the largest nuclear carriers you’ll ever see. Meantime, Bob continues his weekly volunteer work in Greenwich, Conn., as a driver for Call-A-Ride and answerer for Community Answers. That’s a wrap, guys. Stay healthy and be happy!

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net
618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2016 | ISSUE 2

Gentlemen: Thanks for your news bites. Hope all is well as we hit our 84th year!

Ken Davenny and wife Kris were off to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival earlier this year, to be followed by a trip through the Panama Canal later. Both are involved in various community activities, and have become “Kindle’s biggest supporters.”

Ed Dewey and Joyce have been in Big Canoe, Ga., for 19 years and still love it. They visit the fitness center frequently, and are very active in the Episcopal Church in nearby Jasper.

Bill Drury is into his second year at Hunt Life-Care Community and “couldn’t be happier,” saying, also, that “moving here was the second best decision I’ve ever made.” Al Flynn and Emi are enjoying their third year at the Deerfield Retirement Community. Their daughter, Sarah, has two children: the girl, Meiko, is a freshman at Stanford, and the boy, Koji, is a junior at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose. Al and Emi’s son, Alan, lives in Charlotte and has three children: Jessica, Lindsay and Matthew.

Terry Hatter had four graduations to attend last May, including a granddaughter from Claremont McKenna. a niece from high school and going to SUNY Purchase, another niece from Mt. Sinai Medical School, and a nephew receiving his master’s at Harvard. A well-educated family, indeed.

Dave Hodgin is keeping busy with work (Pathfinder Consulting), and was recently honored as this year’s Scott’s Valley Man of the Year, for community service. And… Dave was in Quito, Ecuador, for four weeks this past June.

Jeff Lockhart and Donna attended a granddaughter’s graduation from George Washington University, held on the Mall in D.C.

George Ray and Pree attended the Wesleyan Night performance of Hamilton, thanks to daughter Sid Ray ’88, who is professor of English and professor of women’s and gender studies at Pace University, where she has taught for 20 years.

Bob Schnuer attended the Wesleyan graduation ceremonies to see his grandniece, Alyssa Glanzer ’16, graduate with a 3.8 grade point average! Bob and bride Vickie migrated back to New York from Florida last May 16th, which enabled them to be present on June 18th for the marriage of granddaughter Diana Hartman to Alex Lamberti.

Lenny Stolba was in Venice on May 13th to celebrate his 84th birthday.

Norm Stuessy and Ruth celebrated 63 years of marriage this past June 20th. They have five children and nine grandchildren, and live in a three-story townhouse in Haddonfield, N.J. Three mornings each week Norm and Ruth go through their paces at LAFitness. They no longer do much traveling because Norm prefers to avoid long-distance driving and “the hassle of flying.”

And now, Classmates, some tough news from Marshall Umpleby, who writes that “life has radically changed for me. On Feb. 8th, my oncologist took me off chemicals because they were not working for me. She said, “There is nothing more I can do for you. You have two weeks to two months to live…” Marshall has AML (acute myeloid leukemia), the hardest leukemia to treat. BUT, Marshall sent me this news on May 6th (three months later!), saying he’s still leading a pretty normal life and going to plays and films. He just can’t take long trips since he has a hospital appointment every Monday and Thursday. Marshall, we are all rooting and praying for you!!

Now, Classmates, we have news of three losses. Corky Chase passed away on Feb. 5th. Art Dexter left us on Jan. 25th, leaving his wife, Joyce, and children Meg and Mark Dexter, two stepchildren, and six grandchildren. Dr. Richard Marshall has also left us, on Feb. 6th.

Meantime, your Scribe, Bob Carey, and wife Libby, were in London in March for the 50th birthday of Libby’s son, Jack, celebrated in the Tower Of London; in Cincinnati in April for the college graduation of grandson Sean Carey; in Indiana in May to visit Libby’s hometown of Connersville; at Arlington National Cemetery in May for a military burial of an old friend; and back to London in June for graduations of granddaughters from high school and eighth grade (ASL).

All the best to all of you, and (as a close friend of 96 years says) “Stay healthy and be happy…!”

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net

618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2016 | ISSUE 1

As I complete these Notes at the onset of Real Winter in January, I find that most of us seem to be “running in place” as we observe life around us.

Bud Johnson writes that he and Lynn’s biggest thrill right now is the upcoming graduation of their oldest grandchild from the University of Chicago, all set to join Goldman Sachs in June.

Terry Hatter sends greetings to all of us from “Sunny Southern California.” On New Year’s Day, Terry saw Bill Christopher and his wife, Barbara, at the Rose Parade. Terry’s oldest grandson just started at Georgetown Law, following his graduation from Williams. The young man’s sister is soon to graduate from Claremont McKenna College, from which she will head to Queen’s University in Northern Ireland. Terry’s two other grands, a boy and a girl, are both 11 years old; Terry calls them “fraternal twin cousins.”

Bill Drury reports that all is well in Nashua, N.H.

Ken Davenny reports from Washington State that “the weather is behaving and all are in good health.” Ken is a director and treasurer of a local nonprofit that just received a statewide award for excellence of service to the community. Ken says he keeps in touch with Ed Dewey and “Mo” Dietzer.

Your Scribe, Bob Carey, saw a third granddaughter graduate from college last December, this time at the U. of Colorado in Boulder. Libby and I also traveled during the fall of 2015 to the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, San Diego (daughter and family), Boston (daughter and family), Bentonville, Ark. (son and family), and to NYC to tour the most impressive September 11th Museum at Ground Zero. Off to Sanibel Island for January and February…All the best to all of you.

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net

618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2015 | ISSUE 3

Many thanks to the 15 of my classmates who responded so promptly to my urgent request for news!…So, here’s what your e-mails told me (in reverse alphabetical order):

Marshall Umpleby continues to bravely fight AML with two chemo treatments. So far, so good, he says, with no serious side effects. Great!

Norm Stuessy has good news in the form of “nothing to report.”

Len Stolba says he passed the FAA Medicals due to (he says) genetics and clean living. Len’s continuing travels will take him to Venice and the Adriatic countries in March 2016.

Jules Schwaber is enjoying retirement after 50 years of medical practice, and he’s still teaching first-year medical students at Harvard Medical School. Jules would love to hear from any of us at jschwabe@bidmc.harvard.edu.

Newlyweds Bob Schnuer and Vickie Schnuer are set for their annual migration to Boca Raton, returning to Long Island in early May 2016. If you are anywhere near Boca, call Bob for a free lunch or dinner at 917/862-5141

Rod O’Connor’s granddaughter, Cameron Arkin ’17, is a junior at Wesleyan with a double major—neuroscience and art. Grandson, Morgan, a model, was featured on a Times Square billboard in July 2015. Rod missed our May 2014 Reunion because of an unexpected diagnosis of Stage 4 melanoma. New drugs have stabilized the condition, and Rod is back to a normal lifestyle (except for golf). Good luck, Rod!

Bob Montstream and bride Ami recently celebrated their 59th anniversary with the whole 14-member family going to Bermuda for a week of fun, snorkeling, pooling, and dining. Bob and Ami also traversed the Panama Canal and visited Costa Rica.

Jeff Lockhart and Donna traveled from Nantucket for weddings of two 25-year-old grandsons—the first in Lexington, Va., in July 2015, and the second in Maryland in September.

Charles Landesman and Arlyene sold their home in East Hampton, N.Y., and are now living full time in a small apartment on East 71st street in Manhattan. Their daughter, Jennifer, is a psychotherapist in Stamford, Conn., and their son in L.A. is a screenwriter and movie director (look for new film, Concussion, in December 2015).

Bud Johnson and Lynn returned from a mid-year Tauck Alps and Dolomites adventure—a “12 day, five-country tour through iconic or historical villages and mountain passes.” Every day they were “happily energized by cable car rides to mountaintops or visits 300 feet down to salt mines or military tunnels, to great homes or fantasyland castles.”

Bill Drury is enjoying his new digs In Nashua at Hunt Continuing Care Community. He says he loves New Hampshire, where it’s “live free or die.”

Art Dexter is staying pretty much at home these days as he struggles with kidney cancer, but “not much discomfort yet.”

Ed Dewey and Joyce continue to enjoy Big Canoe, Ga., a gated community with lots of recreation—fitness, swimming, golf, tennis, and hiking.

Chuck Davis and Mary Ann took a sternwheeler cruise on the Upper Mississippi last September. They are still in their house of 20 some years, and are “resisting the siren calls of local retirement communities who have us on their speed dials.”

Sad News: Hal White, a rabbi and Jewish chaplain at Georgetown for 50 years, passed away on Aug. 31st, 2015. He was a “charismatic presence” on campus many have reported, and Georgetown has established a chair in Rabbi White’s name. God bless and farewell, Hal. We’ll miss you…

So long for now, guys, and thanks for your input.

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net

618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

CLASS OF 1954 | 2015 | ISSUE 2

Greetings to all my ’54 classmates as we cruise through our 83rd year, and 61st since graduation…

Here’s latest from some of us: John Binswanger has been traveling again, to Panama and Colombia in May, then to Aspen in July for three weeks. John is still involved in Fairmount Park in Philly, and he’ll be in Middletown next year for a grandson’s graduation.

Eric Cone has shifted to a retirement home in Oakland, but still travels back to Northwest Ohio twice a year to visit family. Eric says he prefers California’s climate, despite the drought.

Ed Dewey and bride Joyce enjoy living in Big Canoe, Ga, where they enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, exercise and hiking (among others). In July, they traveled to Switzerland and England.

After six years of living alone, Bill Drury sold his house in Chelmsford, Mass., and moved to Hunt Continuing Care Community in Nashua, N.H., where he is both pampered and independent! Bill spent the first half of last July at “my beloved Eagle Camp on Lake Champlain, where I have gone every summer but one since I was born.” Eight family members joined Bill there for the second week.

Al Flynn called to report he’s now in Asheville, N.C. In June he visited Rocky Hill School in R.I., where he was headmaster.

Terry Hatter is still on the bench in California, but left there in June for graduation of oldest grandson, Eric, from (get ready)—Williams! Prior to that, Terry and bride were in Santa Monica for a granddaughter’s graduation from middle school.

Bud Johnson and Lynn are off to Munich to join a 10-day Tauck Tour of mountain adventures in six countries…

George Klein sends greetings from Guam, where he’s been retired for nearly two years. George says it’s a tropical paradise, 9,000 miles from Connecticut, as the crow flies.

Bob Schnuer and Vickie Sanderson were married in Florida last May. Bob reports “a wonderful five-plus year ‘trial period,’ and says he’s both lucky and blessed to have discovered a second wonder woman willing to put up with me.” Of note is that Vickie attended our last two Reunions.

Jules Schwaber is now three years retired from medical practice. Wife of 59 years, Evelyne, recently celebrated her 60th college reunion at Radcliffe. Family still thriving.

Marshall Umpleby reports mostly on medical issues, including a new chemo, Dacogen, “which seems to be working, but it’s too soon to tell.” Life is okay, he says, but they can’t go on any trips longer than a week. As for Marshall’s Bucket List: “New Zealand and Australia are out!”

Your ink-stained scribe: Bob Carey and bride Libby returned from six weeks on Sanibel Island in February, relaxed at home in March, traveled to Bentonville, Ark., in April to visit the famous Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, then on to Philadelphia in May for youngest daughter’s doctorate ceremony at Temple, then to Boston for granddaughter’s graduation from Boston University. In June to London for grandson’s graduation, at Westminster Hall, from the American School in London. And in July to The Villages, Fla. for Bob’s sister’s 80th birthday celebration.

All the best to us in 2015–2016, and stay healthy!

NORMAN KAPLAN, M.D. ’54

NORMAN KAPLAN, M.D., a psychiatrist, died Nov. 14, 2014, at age 81. A member of Delta Upsilon, he received his degree with high honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and to Sigma Xi. He received his medical degree from Columbia University. Among those who survive are his wife, Suzanne Kaplan; three daughters, including Lauren Kaplan-Sagal ’84; his son-in-law, Rabbi Douglas B. Sagal ’84; seven grandchildren; and a stepson.