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1963

Linkey Booth Green
linkeyg@embarqmail.com

Betsy Lydle Smith
betsy@virtuestraining.com

 

From Linkey Booth Green: I had a lovely Christmas letter from Linda Gulnac Steelman. She and husband Bill are still enjoying life on Nantucket where she is an historical interpreter at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Linda also sings in her church choir and a Community Chorus that sings more challenging music. Bill has had some ups and downs with his health but is doing well enough that they are able to travel periodically. He also is an assistant minister of the First Congregational Church.

My freshman roomie, Mary A. Settle Johnson keeps busy with family and church activities including visits to veterans. She still lives in Panama City, FL.

Janice Coleman is still anxious to get out the information about the Coleman Family Farm Scholarship she has established at Mary Washington. If anyone would like more information about this before you contact MW, please feel welcome to contact Janice via email: countryjanice07@aol.com.

Barbara Moore Wheeler wrote that her husband of 54 years, Jim Wheeler, passed away in April, following a long illness. Our deepest sympathy to you Barbara.

And from Nancy Maynard: “I have remained quite busy, especially, with the continuation of work activities. As mentioned in my last note, I moved to Florida where I am a Visiting Scientist at my other alumna school, University of Miami, in the Cooperative Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) and the Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) in Miami. I am continuing research on climate change, and in particular on a 3-year project with Indigenous Norwegian researchers and reindeer herders at Sami University College and the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry. Together with these colleagues, with whom we have worked for over 10 years, we are focusing on both challenges and opportunities for sustainable reindeer husbandry using both scientific and Indigenous knowledge in these current times of rapid climate change in the Arctic. I am also serving on the National Research Council (NRC/NAS) Polar Research Board, am a member of the Advisory Board for the Florida International University School of Environment, Arts, and Society (SEAS). and am especially pleased to be grandma to a wonderful 2.5 year old grandson.”

As for me, last March I took my granddaughter to visit Mary Washington. It was a beautiful spring day and while she was taking the tour, I sat on the patio of Ann Carter Lee. I thought of the wonderful 4 years I spent on that campus and how it shaped my life and many thoughts. I was also fascinated to compare the changes since I was there 53 years ago (student population, dress codes, facilities, etc.) and yet the place still has the Honor System, the beautiful colonial style buildings and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Please keep Betsy and me posted on what you are doing. We love sharing news but need to hear from you in order to do that. Write, call or email!

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From Betsy Lydle Smith: In the last UMC News Notes I asked if anyone remembered the words to the song, “Standing in the Doorway.”  I received the words from Noel Sipple and Carol Shiflet Hansen ’62. They also included words for “That’s the Way the Wind Blows.” Hopefully you remember the tune and are singing along with fond memories of your time at MWC!  Thank you, Noel and Carol, for your generosity!

Classmates, remember to send your news to Linkey and me!

 

Standing in the Doorway

Standing in the doorway, telling me good-bye,

You whispered “I adore you; I’ll love you til I die.”

Then you turned away and walked right out of my life

That da – a – ay, O – o- o – oh.

 

You were telling me good-bye, remember?

Then you asked me not to cry, remember?

Our love was true and strong,

But it didn’t last for long.

That good-bye was for-ever more. Forever more.

 

That’s the Way the Wind Blows

I saw you as you passed by, love.

A fleeting smile and I found my love.

I lost my heart, and now I’ve lost you too.

Well, that’s the way the wind blows;

That’s the way the wind blows.

And one who’s been in love knows it’s true

That no matter how the wind blows

I know the way my heart goes,

And that’s the way the wind blows for me.