Class Notes

I moved back to Raleigh, N.C., in January 2010 and continue to miss the Fredericksburg region and being involved in UMW events and activities, including the Ecology Club. Having a much slower pace has advantages, including swimming, walking around nearby Shelley Lake, reading, and watching birds compete for my backyard feeders. My favorite time is spent volunteering with a reading program for disadvantaged first-graders.

In February, Joan Cornoni Huntley and I caught up over lunch at a Raleigh art museum, where she serves on the board. Growing-up Fredericksburg friends Betty Walker, Bobbie Caverlee Schuler, and I have frequent phone visits. Barbara “Pritch” Jones and I send each other New Year’s greetings.

In November, Stacy Pierce, UMW associate director of planned and reunion giving, met with alums for dinner here in Raleigh to explore potential interest in establishing a UMW network for the Triangle area. Several alumni participated in our MWC Triangle organization picnics and parties; lists were updated in 1984, 1990, and 1999. Many, including Gayle Winston Roberts and Jane Loyd, indicated an interest in a get-together but had previous plans.

Alberta Shelton Stornetta’s first book, Arnold, Maryland and Neighbors on The Broadneck, was to be available to the public in May. The book is an outgrowth of the history committee project of the Arnold Preservation Council. Alberta has been collecting information and interviewing current and former residents of Arnold for seven years. By writing stories of the area, Alberta hopes to help readers understand the rich cultural heritage of Arnold and how it’s influenced current residents’ quality of life. Alberta and husband Wake have lived across the Severn River from Annapolis for 48 years and were to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in June. They have four living children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.