Class Notes

Condolences to Judy Kemp Allard, who lost her mother, Elizabeth Kemp, whom I remember from when I roomed with Judy in Russell and Framar. She was lively, and Judy was fortunate to have her live with them in recent years. I’ll miss Mrs. Kemp’s emails full of family news.

Jane Daniels Ferguson is a regional sales manager for individual business in the northern part of Virginia for Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Husband Tom is principal deputy under the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Son Jack is on track to receive a master’s degree in public administration from West Virginia University in December. Alex is in the Air Force in Colorado Springs. Jane and Tom met Jane’s Mary Washington roommate, Susan Lawler of Norfolk, Va., for drinks while she was in town. Susan retired from Bank of America and is volunteer coordinator for Lee’s Friends: Helping People Live With Cancer. Last year the nonprofit provided thousands of rides to cancer patients going to medical appointments and trained volunteers to provide emotional support to patients and families.

John and Carol Middlebrook planned to travel to Charleston, S.C., in March for the house and garden tour, Ireland in May for a walking trip, and the Greek Isles in August for a cruise. Carol’s Mary Washington roommate, Lisa Jenkins, planned to move from NYC back to Washington, D.C., to work with Standard & Poor’s. Gayle Petro plans to retire in October as a teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools and works with the UMW Alumni Association Board. Gayle said Nancy Quaintance Nelles’ daughter, Kelly, had a baby girl in February. Gayle, Lisa Bratton Soltis, Sally Hart Morgan, Lisa Roberts Jett, and Donna Anaya went to the annual horse races and tailgate party at James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange, Va. They stayed at the Holladay House B&B.