Class Notes

Class of 1974, we all need to take a lesson from the “Jefferson 4th Westers” and their annual reunion meetings—they are one dedicated group. This time the group, Peg Hubbard, Susan Tyler Maguigan, Karen Sunnaborg, Patti Goodall Stawderman, and Nancy Pederson Trcinski met in Richmond, Virginia, on the weekend of June 3, 2016. The group’s flower child, Patti, organized a restorative yoga class on Saturday morning and everyone but Susan participated; she instead went for a morning jog. By the way, Susan recently completed a full marathon, 26.2 miles. Congratulations to Susan! The group then went on a Segway tour of Richmond landmarks on Saturday afternoon. That evening they had drinks at Sam Miller’s and dinner at a wonderful French restaurant, Bistro Bobette. They finished the weekend with Sunday brunch at their hotel, The Berkeley, where they were joined by Patti’s husband Dennis and daughter Megan.

And classmates, just to show you that our notes are read—look at this great note I received from Diane Bassemir Takao’s mother: “Hi, Folks. I am the mother of Diane Bassemir Takao (pronounced: ‘Ta Cow’) who receives her American mail here on Long Island, New York, as she lives in Japan. I recently saw a name under the alumni news of ’76, that of Beverly Haynes Vaughn. I remember her, as she was a classmate of Diane’s. I thought I would write and tell you news of Diane. After teaching for a number of years there in Japan, she is currently Principal of Komazawa Park International School (KPIS) which is a pre-school in Tokyo, Japan. She and her husband, Hiroshi, have three boys, all having been educated in the U.S.  The oldest, Matthew, works in Japan; the middle son, Tim, was married last year and has a job in California; and the youngest is still in college—Northeastern in Boston. I am very grateful that although she makes Yokohama, Japan, her home, she always comes to the States in the summer. During the year, Skype makes the distance closer. I will tell her about seeing Beverly’s name in the Mary Washington Magazine. Very truly yours, June T. Bassemir.” Thanks so much to Mrs. Bassemir for letting Diane’s Class of 1974 friends know how well she and her family are doing.