Class Notes

When the program arrived for this past reunion weekend, I slowly realized there would be lots of walking and standing, which I still can’t do much of, and had to give up plans to attend. I contacted Marie Somma in the Office of Alumni Relations to see if an email could be sent to classmates asking for comments about their reunion experiences or, if they weren’t planning to attend, for information they’d like to share. I am looking forward to hearing more about the newly formed 1908 Society.

Fran Karins Updike couldn’t make it to reunion. She and her husband were moving to Florida’s west coast, where they’ve spent many winters. Fran looked forward to swimming, biking, and tennis. She still paints and plans to have a studio and a gallery to represent her. Fran keeps in touch with Jerry Sample Stocks and Carol Ann Lassalle Roberts. They had been visiting Mary McCardell Furr in Norfolk, Va., each year, but Mary passed away in spring 2012. Jerry and Fran attended Mary’s funeral with their husbands, and they all plan to visit Mary’s husband in the fall.

Jerry couldn’t make reunion because of her grandson’s play. Her big news – she finally graduated from college in May, receiving a bachelor’s degree in studio art from the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Carol Ann had a wedding and two high school graduations to attend.

Harriet Ayres Chamberlain was doing well after a partial hip replacement six years ago. Sandra Lee Roberts Allen has lived 30 years with her husband on Aquidneck Island, near Narragansett Bay, in Rhode Island. Sandra retired from the library in 2006 and volunteers answering email and letters from those seeking help with genealogies and other research. Sandra said her roommate and sister-in-law, Charlotte Allen Best, died a couple of years ago. Liz Slater Turner said Barbara Thompson Patterson died not long ago.

Sandra Harman LoNano’s husband has his own company, LoNano Financial Advisors Inc. Son Michael is VP and a CFP, and their daughter is office manager. Son Stephen has lived in New Orleans since working on the movie Ray but was in Baltimore, working as an assistant director of a Netflix film with Kevin Spacey. The LoNanos have great-granddaughter Addison Grace. They planned a riverboat cruise down the Columbia River, and trips to D.C. for a convention; Cape Cod to see family; Durham, N.C., for an “Our State” weekend at the Washington Duke Inn; and Fredericksburg.

Kay Martin Britto and Anne dePorry McGrath, who is involved in photography and had out-of-town plans, couldn’t make it to the reunion.

A special thanks to Marjorie Sheetz Lewis ’64 and husband John, who invited area alumni to their home, The Cliff, in Millwood, Va., in June to visit UMW’s first couple, President Richard V. Hurley and wife Rose. President Hurley discussed UMW’s ongoing changes, regarding academics, buildings, and expanded services.

Peggy Kelley Reinburg sent an e-card after my hip surgery. Many of you have been in the same situation, and your encouraging notes meant a lot. It’s a slow process, but it’s amazing what can be done to help our bones continue to serve us.

Thanks to all who responded to the email request. Look in this issue for upcoming Class Notes due dates. Without your support, there are no notes. Please, send us news!