CLASS OF 1957 | 2016 | ISSUE 2
On the move are the Shepards, Bill and Lois, to a golf course home at Easton Club on Maryland’s eastern shore. Classmates are welcome to visit and share a glass of wine—or three glasses. Bill keeps his wine column for the French Wine Explorers website, and his writing—with e-books and now audible books. As for the latter, he has selected his work on his father’s WWI experience, titled Over There: A Doughboy in France, 1918. Granddaughter Christina Lipson received a graduate degree, an MS in computer technology from Carnegie Mellon.
Gordy Wilmot reports that he and wife, Marilyn, vacationed in the Bahamas at the Atlantis resort. They have made several trips to the Bahamas, and Atlantis is the most impressive place they’ve stayed at. Located on Paradise Island, it features waterparks (that’s plural), walkable sea parks and a world-class outdoor aquarium, just to name a few activity choices. The Wilmots have by now made their annual “pilgrimage” back to Rhode Island for the summer months.
Mark Feldman celebrated his 80th birthday last fall with family in Philadelphia. The occasion was highlighted by several dinners and visits to Constitution Hall and the Barnes Collection, known especially for its important assembly of French Impressionist paintings. Barnes welcomed its one millionth visitor at about the time Mark was there. Mark continues to teach foreign relations law at Georgetown. He also helped to organize a symposium on the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which he was involved in drafting. The law governs all relevant litigation in U.S. courts.
Mike Stein includes a special reminder for DKE brothers that our 2017 Reunion year also marks the 150th anniversary of the fraternity at Wes.
Allen Jay is as busy as ever, although he admits to losing some bounce in his step, due at least in some respect to hip replacements. He mentors international graduate students at San Diego State and as a bridge (cards, not overpasses) aficionado competes in the southern Cal tournament circuit. Along the way, he and wife Ricky enjoyed a Disney cruise up the West Coast and the two spend a good deal of time with two granddaughters.
Another ’57 author is George Davies, who published Cookin’ with the Old Coach in 2014. Cookin’ is particularly suited for the neophyte home chef, and Amazon reviews are highly favorable: some refer to recipes for Thanksgiving “feasts” and dishes such as sausage and egg casserole and peach pie. Sure sounds good to me. Oh, and the cover portrays George resplendent in his chef’s apron.
On a sad note, we have lost two classmates. Recently,
On the move are the Shepards, Bill and Lois, to a golf course home at Easton Club on Maryland’s eastern shore. Classmates are welcome to visit and share a glass of wine—or three glasses. Bill keeps his wine column for the French Wine Explorers website, and his writing—with e-books and now audible books. As for the latter, he has selected his work on his father’s WWI experience, titled Over There: A Doughboy in France, 1918. Granddaughter Christina Lipson received a graduate degree, an MS in computer technology from Carnegie Mellon.
Gordy Wilmot reports that he and wife, Marilyn, vacationed in the Bahamas at the Atlantis resort. They have made several trips to the Bahamas, and Atlantis is the most impressive place they’ve stayed at. Located on Paradise Island, it features waterparks (that’s plural), walkable sea parks and a world-class outdoor aquarium, just to name a few activity choices. The Wilmots have by now made their annual “pilgrimage” back to Rhode Island for the summer months.
Mark Feldman celebrated his 80th birthday last fall with family in Philadelphia. The occasion was highlighted by several dinners and visits to Constitution Hall and the Barnes Collection, known especially for its important assembly of French Impressionist paintings. Barnes welcomed its one millionth visitor at about the time Mark was there. Mark continues to teach foreign relations law at Georgetown. He also helped to organize a symposium on the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which he was involved in drafting. The law governs all relevant litigation in U.S. courts.
Mike Stein includes a special reminder for DKE brothers that our 2017 Reunion year also marks the 150th anniversary of the fraternity at Wes.
Allen Jay is as busy as ever, although he admits to losing some bounce in his step, due at least in some respect to hip replacements. He mentors international graduate students at San Diego State and as a bridge (cards, not overpasses) aficionado competes in the southern Cal tournament circuit. Along the way, he and wife Ricky enjoyed a Disney cruise up the West Coast and the two spend a good deal of time with two granddaughters.
Another ’57 author is George Davies, who published Cookin’ with the Old Coach in 2014. Cookin’ is particularly suited for the neophyte home chef, and Amazon reviews are highly favorable: some refer to recipes for Thanksgiving “feasts” and dishes such as sausage and egg casserole and peach pie. Sure sounds good to me. Oh, and the cover portrays George resplendent in his chef’s apron.
On a sad note, we have lost two classmates. Recently, John C. (Johnny) Allen died in April at his home in Woodruff, Wisc. Johnny had a successful career as an executive in the transportation industry. His true calling was music. We all remember him as a member of the Jibers at Wes, and through succeeding years he continued to perform and record albums. Survived by his wife, Judith, please accept condolences on behalf of ’57.
Art Largey passed away in May 2015. Art and family lived in Raynham, Mass., and he co-owned several businesses in nearby Brockton. Retiring in 1990, he turned his energies to a wide range of community charities and organizations. He founded Taunton Community Services in 1998. Art was 83.
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