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1977

Anne Hallerman
arhmwc77@yahoo.com

Janet McConnell Philips retired after 28 years as the White House Photo Archivist.  She plans to split her time between the Washington, DC, area and Essex, Connecticut.

Kathy Haffey Bova writes, “I saw Grace Matheny LaLonde at a dance studio in Poolesville, Md., on November 6. She invited me to join her in a LaBlast dance and fitness class led by Louis van Amstel, one of the dance pros from “Dancing with the Stars.” He was fantastic and we had a blast! (LaBlast is a partner-free dance and fitness class using a variety of ballroom dance styles.)”

Martha Harville performed as part of a choral group at the Holiday Concert of the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Vicki Sprague Ravenel got together with Craig (Skippy) Strickland Robinson, Pam Roberts Albrecht, Terrie Martin Dort, and Jo McTague Atkinson in Naples, FL, in May for their annual “goddess” reunion. Vicki writes, “It was a wonderful time, as always. And no catastrophic weather events like the 2015 Charleston trip! Lots of food, drinks, sunning and shopping and non-stop chatting and reminiscing! I’d also like to shout out a huge request to our class to make every effort to attend our 40th reunion in June!! As VP of Reunion, I’d be so proud if our class had a record attendance.”

I realize that I never include my own news when I compile Class Notes.  This year has had enough family news, some joyous and some sad, for me to send an update.  In December 2015, my daughter Mary married her longtime partner, Nicole Weir, in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland.  They had visited Reykjavik early in their courtship and decided they wanted to return for the wedding.  Then, in June, Mary and Nicole welcomed baby Nora, who has introduced me to the joys of grandmotherhood!  And, finally, sadly I lost my mother the end of October.  She had suffered with Alzheimer’s for about six years and took a turn for the worse this summer.

Thanks to those who sent in news.  Don’t wait for a reminder from the Alumni Office; feel free to send your news to me any time and I will compile for the Class Notes deadlines.  I hope to see all of you at Reunion Weekend in early June!  If you are on Facebook, we have a Class of 1977 group and are posting reunion updates and Mary Wash memories.  The page address is https://www.facebook.com/groups/278807489139057/ or you can send me an email and I’ll add you.