Class Notes

Natalie Whitcomb received the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies’ 2013 Outstanding Educator Award, presented to college/university educators, for her contributions to geoscience education in the Gulf Coast area. She was nominated for the award by the Southeastern Geological Society, of which she is a member. Natalie teaches at Polk State College in Winter Haven, Fla. She was honored as an exceptional teacher and enthusiastic and innovative educator whose work has brought schools and community leaders together to promote knowledge and application of geosciences.

My husband, Gene, and I have lived in North Carolina’s Sandhills area for more than a year. We bought a home in Pinehurst, unofficially known as the country’s golf capital. I still work part time with Weight Watchers; do yoga, Pilates, and Zumba; sing in the church choir; and read novels when I can. Like many of you, I celebrated the big 6-0 this year. How did that happen? My apologies for not sending the yearly postcard last year. I promise to get back on track this year. I look forward to seeing many of you at our 40th reunion in 2015. It’ll be here faster than you know. Keep the news coming!