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SCARSDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974 40 TH Reunion – Biography Book SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 BECKWITH POINTE CLUB NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK

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  • SCARSDALE HIGH SCHOOL

    CLASS OF 1974 40TH Reunion – Biography Book

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

    BECKWITH POINTE CLUB

    NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK

  • Amy Ades Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Water Fitness InstructorFamily: Married to Scott Mackles; son Harry.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Formerly an Entertainment Industries Specialty Banker then VP Finance for States Nitewear. Treasurer Pleasantville Special Ed PTA.

    Seth Akabas Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: AttorneyFamily: 1986 married to Meg. 1987 Shai. 1989 Tal. 1992 Shoshana. 1997 Lev.

    Interests: Basketball, Reading, Judaic Studies, Charitable Work, Scuba, Parenting Education

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Princeton U (Econ) 1978. Columbia U MA Journalism 1981, JD Law 1981. Sierra Club Legal Defense 1982. Clerk to Federal District Court Judge D. Edelstein 1982-84. O'Melveny & Myers / Spengler Carlson private practice 1984- 91. Founder Akabas & Cohen (now Akabas & Sproule) 1991-present. Raising 4 happy, successful kids with no strife or arguments. Celebrating 25th wedding anniversary w/ wife and kids plus eldest son's now fiance in HI. Writing w/ my wife book on parenting education ("52 Weeks of Parenting Wisdom" available on Amazon). Meeting Michael Jordan golfing w/ my kids.

    Richard Abramson Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: General Counsel of SRI InternationalFamily: Wife -- Lisa Sons -- Jonathan (25) and Michael (21)

    Interests: Literature, History, Golf, Travel

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Extensive travel in Asia and Europe 22 years as a litigator, focusing for the most part on intellectual property GC at SRI for 14 years -- SRI does scientific research in the public interest across multiple technical disciplines Two sons -- both healthy and successful -- and a marriage still going strong after 28 years Still love California!

    Elyse Adler Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Associate Dir. Nashville Public LibraryFamily: 2 boys - Ian, 26 and Eric, 24

    Interests: Music, Art, Community Service

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Nashville, Tn. in the early 80's. Involved in community engagement and education, and the local art and music scene.

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  • Carla Ballon Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Licensed Clinical PsychologistFamily: Husband, Mick; Children, Elizabeth, Jimmy, Alison, Sarah

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Doctor of Psychology from The University of Denver, 1985; Internship at The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO; Post-Doctoral Fellow in Child Psychology at The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Currently working for Integrative Therapeutic Solutions LLC, a group private practice specializing in adolescents, young adults and parents. Married Mick Gorrell in 1983; Elizabeth born in 1988; Jimmy born in 1990; Alison born in 1993, and Sarah born in 1996

    Linda Beir GoslinClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: bookkeeperFamily: married to Chuck for 25 years and have 2 daughters - Taylor 23 and Kelsey 20

    Interests: family, cats, exercise, golf, puzzles, theater, traveling, chocolate

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from Cornell University, I worked for IBM for 15 years as a computer programmer before moving into management. While raising my 2 daughters, I started doing the bookkeeping for my husband's TV production company. When our children were older, I took a job where I would be paid for my bookkeeping skills while still handling my husband's companies. Our family vacations are most memorable. My husband and I plan to travel more now that we are empty nesters (despite 4 cats including one who is diabetic requiring insulin twice a day).

    Marcia Alterman FranklinClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: AttorneyFamily: Three sons: Sam (25), Adam (23) and Derek (20)

    Peter Barg Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Executive Producer Z Animation

    Interests: Golf, Gardening, Reading, Walking

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Emmy Award winner Gold Lion Cannes Local, Regional, National Addy Award winner Married-4 children- Hannah, Alex, Emma, Adina

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  • George Branche Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon (Sportsmedicine)Family: Kamla C. Branche - Wife George C. Branche IV, Katherine C. Branche

    Interests: Tennis, basketball, photography, travel, mentoring

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been blessed with a wonderful family and career as an orthopedic surgeon. Our two children were Virginia State Tennis champions in High School. Our son is at Bentley University working on his MBA. Our daughter is a junior premed student at Washington University in St Louis. My involvement as a physician for the Pro Tennis Tour has allowed us to travel all over the world and meet many wonderful friends. I live with my wife Kamla in McLean, Virginia keeping our empty nest.

    John Chatzky Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Real estate developer and angel investorFamily: Wife- Debbie. Three children and two step daughters

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Member of 1980 Olympic team in the sport of rowing. Provide angel investments for start-ups founded by rowers.

    Michael (Mike) Blumstein Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Chief Financial OfficerFamily: Wife: Eve Caligor MD Kids: Jonah (27), Amanda (23), Cara (16)

    Interests: Running, biking, reading, theater

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Life has been kind. Happily married to a smart and interesting woman since 1985. Three terrific kids. Everyone in good health. Interesting and varied career. Living in Scarsdale, for better or worse!

    Patricia (Pat) Cady Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: RNFamily: Husband Bruce Lyskawa and sons Brent, Alex, Nigel, and Kevin

    Interests: Reading and going to many lacrosse tournaments with the kids!

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Georgetown in 1978, moved to Boston then received my MS in 1984 and PhD in 1991 from Boston College. Presently live in New Hampshire. Unfortunately my most memorable life experience was losing my second son Alex in an accident when he was 13.

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  • Ruth (Gaby) Conklin Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Managing Director Talent Acquisition Family: Married/Divorced 1984/2012. Two sons, Joseph, 19 Fordham U and Russell 16 Iona

    Interests: Equitation, Trap Shooting, Skiing, Cooking, Philanthropy, Home Renovation

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: The birth of my sons and the joy in raising them. Cruising Shinnecock Bay at dusk. Winning the Waterford Medal in 2012. Rallying corporations to completely outfit a group of homeless children for the winter as well as supply them with toys for Christmas. Standing ovation after singing at the Christmas Mass.

    Lori Covert ReffetClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Dietitian & Certified Diabetes EducatorFamily: Husband: Eric, Son: Chris age 21, Daughter: Taylor age 20

    Debra Ciampi CretellaClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Hospice Clinical Business Manager

    Jennifer Conn BonnarClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Realtor. Houlihan LawrenceFamily: 2 children: Nick and Hallie Bonnar

    Interests: Yoga, theatre, film, ballet, travel, art, architecture, interior design, food

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  • Christine (Chris) Derse Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Speech-Language PathologistFamily: Spouse- David Lowry Daughters- Ellen, Michelle

    Jonathan (J. R.) Elyachar Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Owner/Property ManagerFamily: Married to Jodie for 33 years, Father of 3 (Rachel, Justin, Zack), 2 Grandkids

    Interests: Golf

    Mitchell (Mitch) Dalvin Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: PodiatristFamily: Wife, Darlene. 4 children: 3 in medicine, 1 studying engineering

    Interests: Tennis, Rotary Club

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Podiatry school in Chicago, IL. Residency in Youngstown, OH. Private practice starting in 1983. Married to Darlene in 1986. 4 children. Surfing with the kids at Cocoa Beach, FL. Zip lining in the redwood forest near San Francisco. Active in local Rotary club which led to trip to Sweden to visit one of our exchange students. Life is based around family. Visit my web site to see recent video of me: drdalvin.com

    Wendy Ehrlich JickClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Executive Producer/Business OwnerFamily: I'm on my second (and best!) marriage to Todd, a professor at Columbia.

    Interests: Theater, movies, music festivals, travel

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  • Paul Feiner Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Greenburgh, NY Town SupervisorFamily: Married--Sherrie Brown daughter- Julia Feiner

    Interests: bicycling...running have run the NY marathon and some half marathons

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Greenburgh Town Supervisor...former Westchester County Legislator...attorney (non practicing)...host WVOX radio weekly program (www.wvox.com on Fridays at 10-11 AM)...adopted daughter from Russia...graduated St. John's Law School and Fordham BA in Urban Studies

    Robert (Rob) Friedman Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: IT Business AnalystFamily: Wife Margie, Children Greg and Liz

    Interests: Golf, TV, Reading

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated Dartmouth 78Married in 82Graduated Harvard (with MA) 83Son born in 85Daughter born in 88Currently work for CBS Corporation

    Marc Emmerich Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: PhysicianFamily: Wife: AnneDaughters: Adrienne, 22, and Beryl, 20.

    Interests: Singing (Barbershop), Astronomy

    Alan Friedman Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: LawyerFamily: Married for 33 years to Patti, with two kids (Lauren and Peter) and two dogs.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Representing George, Paul and Ringo

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  • Elyse Gellman GreenbaumClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: BankerFamily: Husband-William, Amanda-age 26, David-age 24

    Michael Gisser Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: international M&A attorneyFamily: wife Cynthia and sons Spencer and David

    Interests: music, travel, foreign languages, fine dining

    Meredith Funston Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Nonprofit Advancement, FundraisingFamily: Son Tyler, USMC Officer; daughter Catherine, DePaul University senior

    Interests: Music, dance, theater, racquet sports, swimming, reading, volunteering.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Singing great choral works in a wonderful chorus, especially recently in Austria. Raising two fun children. Volunteering at Circle Program in NH and seeing girls from resource poor families thrive with strong mentor and summer camp support.

    John Gevertz Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Global Chief Privacy OfficerFamily: Wife: Susan (Hosp. Admin.) Daughters: Becca 22 (Brown); Annie 18 (Northwestern)

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  • Mary Goodman ValenciaClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: ESL Instructor at Everest UniversityFamily: Sons: David (27) and Patrick (18)

    Interests: movies, traveling, reading, baking, Latin music, and I'm a dog lover.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Grew up in Scarsdale & attended Scarsdale schools (Fox Meadow thru SHS). Attended American University's School of International Service; got my BA. Got my Masters in Teaching ESL and Bilingual Education. Lived in Ecuador, South America for 20 years. I speak Spanish fluently (& some Portuguese). Have been back in the USA (So. Florida) since 2001. Have been an ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor for many years. I love what I do (teaching). I'm proud of my son, David, who was in the US Army for 5 years, and also proud of younger son, Patrick, graduating from H.School in 2015

    Margaret Groban Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: LawyerFamily: Married to Larry Fischman (SHS '73) for 31 years. 3 daughters.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We moved to Maine almost 20 years ago and live right outside Portland. There really is life outside of NY!

    Janine (Jan) Golding-OchsnerClass of '[email protected]

    Occupation: wealth protectionFamily: Husband- Neal Golding-Ochsner, children: Joseph and Bessie. dog-Bramble

    Interests: fishing, golf, sailing, my business, travel , health and nutrition

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I loved my schools (Univ of Madrid, Harvard, Duke, Stanford GSB), adore being a mother, love being married, and am lucky to still have my parents.

    Lisa Greene HoffmanClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: retired-Real Estate DevelopmentFamily: Married to Bruce, with 2 daughters Brittany(25) and Kylie(21) and our dog Teddy

    Interests: Art appreciation, traveling, mahjongg and, volunteering with our therapy dog

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  • Richard Handelman Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Investment AdvisorFamily: Married 34 years to Joy. 2 children Scott (wife Abby) and Rachel. Grandson -Jake

    Interests: Playing golf and Ice Hockey

    James (Jim) Harvey Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Wealth Management AdvisorFamily: Daughters: Taylor age 26, Kaaren age 23. Son Andrew age 21

    Interests: Woodworking, piano, soccer reffing, golf, tennis, motorcycling, skiing

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left Scarsdale in 74 as parents moved to Vermont full time. Attended Swarthmore ('78), moved to Seattle in 79 & have lived in Washington or Alaska ever since. Wrote for Anchorage Daily News covering dog mushing, hockey, XC skiing. Worked in the native Alaskan business world, as a consultant for Univ. Alaska, then got in the financial services biz in '83. Started my own firm in 1999 (Opus 111 Group) and manage money for wealthy individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations. Loved raising my kids to become good global citizens with intellectual integrity. Life: a blast so far

    Nancy Groveman MerahnClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: PhilanthropistFamily: Divorced, 2 incredible sons, Alex 32, David 28 and a beautiful daughter-in-law.

    Interests: Various charities, travelling, spending time with my family, the arts, nature.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Having the ride of my life, never ever thought my world would be what it is. I am so appreciative and grateful for everyday.

    Susan Harris SilbermanClass of '74 [email protected]

    Family: Husband, Chuck ; daughter Leslie,son in law, Rob, son Jeff; grandson Max

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  • Constance Howes Class of '74 [email protected]

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    Bruce Kalow Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: PediatricianFamily: Married to Celia for 32 years, 3 children - Julia, Jon and Jared

    Interests: Cycling, Photography, running, eating

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I met Celia while in medical school, was married before the 4th year. We traveled to her home in Penang, Malaysia. I was able to eat wonderful Malaysian food in Penang. I trained in Boston, where we have stayed for 32 years. The children have been wonderful, Julia is a chemist, Jon and engineer and Jared in his last year of college. I have been at the same practice in Somerville for 29 years, watching children grow up and become parents. I have been able to participate in great bike rides like the Pan Mass Challenge, and great runs such as the Boston Marathon.

    Ellen Horan Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: WriterFamily: Charlotte Ji Tan Haines, age 17.

    Interests: Tennis, gardens, food.

    Michele (Mich) Kahn SchwartzClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Massage therapistFamily: My husband Douglas, my daughter Alyssa and my son Colin.

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  • James Lattin Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Professor of MarketingFamily: Wife Marilyn (married in '82), son Alex (born '90), daughter Lindsay (born '96)

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Dartmouth in 1978, went directly to the MIT Sloan School of Management for a PhD in 1984. Started as Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford in 1984 and I've been there ever since. We live in Menlo Park and are now confirmed Left Coasters. I am so sorry to miss this reunion, but I'll be in Europe for some Stanford programs in Paris and Athens (and then Marilyn and I are taking a few days of vacation on Santorini). Looking forward to seeing pictures of old friends posted on the Reunion website!

    William (Bill) Lindeman Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Business Analyst

    Interests: Swimming Gardening

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married: 1990

    William Landin Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: PhotographerFamily: Married to VeronicaDaughter is Madeline

    Nancy Laxer Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Attorney

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  • Fredrick (Rick) Litt Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: President of a sales organizationFamily: Debbie, my wife married for 28 years, two sons; Jeffrey 23 and Kenneth 21

    Interests: Travel, Golf, Fly fishing, Music

    Louise Metzger SchulmanClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Vice-President Citigroup

    Susan (Susie) Lish Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: chef / property manager / p.a.Family: just me!

    Interests: books, performing arts, interior design, history, music, sustainable farming

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: working hard for many years as a chef and assisting Donna Karan as her Personal Assistant and house manager for many years, i love farm to table cooking and have hosted very interesting people over the years. I also managed a large property in Sagaponack and spent time in sun valley, aspen skiing and working,,i am living in beautiful east hampton and nyc and did spend time in europe after college, graduated in Art History and worked in galleries fand cooking before i met donna.

    Martin McGowan Class of '74 [email protected]

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Living in Seattle since 1997. Teaching first grade since 1990- very rewarding! Loves living in Seattle- able to ski in the winter and sail in the summer

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  • Elizabeth Morrison Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: public financeFamily: Husband: Rich Macdonald Daughter: Evelyn

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: we spent several years living in Taiwan and China in between graduate schools. Since 1990, we have lived a wonderful, ordinary life in beautiful Seattle, WA. I work for the Port of Seattle (which manges Seattle's airport and seaport) and my husband runs the city's community garden program. Our daughter is in high school and loves dance.

    Richard (Rich) Moser Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Commercial Exercise Equipment SalesFamily: 2 Great Kids (33 & 31) 1 Ex, 1 Significant Other, 2 Dogs

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: White Plains Hospital, Heathcote, JRHS, SHS, URI, NFL, Hollywood, Cybex, Life Fitness/Advanced Exercise. Currently living in Orange County, CA. Love it here except it never rains. Like George Branche said: We all grew up in a special place and at special time - which I don't take for granted. I was also fortunate to be in the right place at the right time with regards to football.

    Debra (Debbie) Michalson NorrisClass of '74 [email protected]

    Family: Married to Michael for over 30 years and together we have two wonderful children

    Jill Moser Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Artist

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: www.jillmoser.net

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  • Janet Muskin RutchikClass of '74 [email protected]

    Family: married Stuart '87. Daughters Robin and Becky live in MD

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Syracuse U. BS Retailing '78

    John Nelson Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Real estate private equityFamily: Wife: Jane. Children: Carly, Adam, Lindsay and Annie.

    Interests: Golf, travel.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Father of two sets of twins. Founded real estate business currently based in Westport, CT.

    Brian Murdock Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: CEO, Strategic Investment GroupFamily: Married with four children

    Susan Myers Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Scarsdale Real Estate Broker 23 years Family: Stephanie age 27, Katherine age 25

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Interests: skiing, cooking, bridge, tennis and travel Bio: After graduating from the U. of Michigan with a degree in Economics I worked for Bloomingdales' and then as a brand manager for Elizabeth Arden and its Red Doors.

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  • Victoria Olson McHughClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: marketing/Juvenile Diabetes PTFamily: husband Jim, Jennifer (25yrs), Kristin (19yrs), James (16yrs)

    Interests: Just getting back to some personal interests: tennis, dancing and beginning gol

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in Music marketing for 20 yrs. Great experiences all around. Would love to go back to it part time. Very involved in events/marketing for Juvenile Diabetes. Our daughter has had JD for over 15 yrs. Youngest son is an obsessive golfer.

    Joan Pachner Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Art HistorianFamily: Richard Newman (husband), David & Joshua (ages 17 and 21)

    Interests: Culture & nature (arts, museums, hiking, biking, family)

    Denis O'Leary Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: investorFamily: three grown kids (B,G,B)

    Interests: golf, auto racing

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 25 years at JPMorgan Chase; semi retired in 2003; now buying banks in SE US market. Living in scarsdale.

    Amy Ostrau Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: CLE Coordinator/Appellate Division

    Interests: Travel, photography, cooking, food, yoga

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  • Pamela (Pam) Parker Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: CopyeditingFamily: Greg ('89), Emma ('92), Georgia ('95), & soon 1 daughter-in-law, Grace!

    Interests: choral music, graphic design, theater, dance, literature, UU, WNYC

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: How could this be our 40th when we all look so young? Since those memorable (?) SHS days, I've attended Skidmore (Fine Arts); worked at Major League Baseball Productions in NYC as a graphic designer; gotten married and divorced; begotten three kids; attended two graduations (Binghamton & New Paltz), one enrollment (Middlesex University, London), and will soon cry through one wedding. I graduated as well (Manhattanville '13, Behavioral Studies), and had been working at an educational assessment co. until dept closed last month. Looking forward to life's next chapter!

    Andrea (Andy) Potter KirshoffClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Set Decorator for tv and moviesFamily: 4 kids: Joey 28, David 26, Jack 24, Maddy 21 and Minnie my Standard Poodle!

    Interests: Set Decorating, Floral design, home and commercial decorating, staging homes

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Of course my kids but they're all grown and on their own now. I've stayed closer to my friends from high school then college and even see a couple on a regular basis! It's the best!

    Irene Panke HopkinsClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Freelance WriterFamily: Husband of 28 years: Dan Daughters: Sarah, 27 & Julia, 23

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I currently live in Seattle, WA, having moved here in 1986. Dan & I live on our 42' sailboat, having sold our house in 2008. We have cruised extensively through the Pacific Northwest Coast with our daughters. I worked in NYC for a while in theater and at Covenant House. Since parting ways with UW Medical Center in Seattle where I worked for 25 years, I am writing full time for a variety of publications. Curious? irenehopkins.com Wish I could make the reunion. Have fun! [email protected]

    Audrey Pepper Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Independent art curatorFamily: I am married to Steve Oppenheimer and our son is Graham Oppenheimer.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been involved in the contemporary art community for the past 25 years. I currently work as an independent art curator organizing exhibits for a variety of venues. I had an art gallery on Newbury Street in Boston, 1993-2008.

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  • Vivian Rendi MennaClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Managing Director @ Marsh (Ins. broker)Family: Married to Michael Menna, SHS '73. Wonderful children, David, 29 and Alison 25

    Interests: Lake activities, Ski (winter), Cook, Read, Travel and LOVE our 2 goldendoodles!

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am so happy & grateful to have such a wonderful relationship with my husband, fantastic family & friends, fulfilling career & terrific life experiences. I appreciate every amazing family moment, the holidays, fun vacation adventures in Colorado - summer/winter, travels & Candlewood Lake. I am fortunate to work with inspiring & knowledgeable people at Marsh (insurance broker) and remember often the 295 colleagues we lost on 9/11. I miss my mother (passed away '05) and think of her daily. I am so proud of my son and daughter and our family relationship. And of course, I love my dogs! :)

    Ginger Robinson SmillieClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Office ManagerFamily: Spouse Bob, Step son Bobby

    Mary (Marylou) Queally SalvatiClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: COOFamily: Married 17 yrs to Mike Salvati3 children:Callie (28) Sarah (25) and Luke (16)

    Interests: Tennis, fundraising, entertaining, traveling

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have lived in New Canaan Ct for 28 years.Currently run a family wealth office. Very fortunate to have traveled with my family to great places. Also very involved with my siblings and their families who all live close by. Proud to be the mom of 3 great children- my biggest accomplishment!

    Kevin Reynolds Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Investment BankerFamily: Married. Six children. Both parents living.

    Interests: Motorcycle riding and racing. Building hot rods. Fishing. Presidential history.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married my true love 28 years ago. Have two boys, four girls. Oldest 25, youngest 12. She's a Cardiologist. I'm a bond trader. Friend of Bill W since 1992. Happiest man that ever drew a breath of life. Grateful.

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  • Randa Roen NachbarClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Early Childhood EducatorFamily: Husband Dan Daughter, 23, Jara Amherst, MA Son, 22, Gavin San Francisco CA

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lives in CoHousing in Amherst MA Hosts Air Bnb in children's former rooms

    Therese (Ann) Rosenblatt ArbeitClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: President, Custom Spares Ltd.Family: Rachel Arbeit Robertson, 31 & Caren Alexis Arbeit PhD, 34; husband: Stuart

    Stella Robinson Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: LawyerFamily: Husband -- Michael Goodman. Children -- Samuel and Helen

    Fredric (Ric) Rosenbaum Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Financial SevicesFamily: Daughter Nicole, and Son Andrew

    Interests: Sports, Travel, Listening to Contemporary Jazz, Family..

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated Ithaca College in 1978, and spent 4 years in the Hotel Industry...Then 30+ years in Publishing / Advertising Sales...Currently in the Financial Services Field affiliated with a major Life Insurance company.

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  • Hana Rubenzahl RubinClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Health Insurance Sales & Administration

    Scott Silbert Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Financial Consultant/Wealth ManangementFamily: Wife - Deni3 Children -Girl Sami 27 - Boy Derek 22 - Boy Jesse 21Boy - J

    Interests: Transformational Coaching, Writing a Book - Spending time with my beautiful wife

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am the luckiest man Alive..... Thanks... That's all I got.

    Susan Rowe BartowClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: CFOFamily: Husband: Rich Bartow Sons: Jeff, Brian and Chris

    Interests: Tennis, Golf

    Christopher Shaw Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Broadcast Video Project ManagerFamily: Married '94, daughter born '03

    Interests: Sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, Skip Barber racing, endless home improvement projects

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After 5 years as GM in the restaurant biz, in 1986 I followed my dream to work in television engineering. Began in NYC at one of the larger post production houses that edited commercials, TV shows and music videos. Also had sound stages where MTV produced shows in the early days including a few Unplugged along with movies filmed such as Tootsie, Boomerang and Woody Allen. Lots of fun memories meeting or working alongside TV, movie and music celebrities. Past 15 years at a network origination facility in CT, manage design, build and support of TV networks including AETN, YES, CBS Sports, NFL Sunday Ticket, WWE, One World Sports, The Blaze, Disney DR and UK.

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  • Maryanne (Anne) Singer BeierClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Reference Librarian and BloggerFamily: Charlie, Step-children- Brendan, Evan, Cats - Biscuit and Emma

    Interests: Quilting, Swimming, Walking, Reading, Travel, Writing

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Ithaca College, and received an MBA from Syracuse University. Moved to Manhattan to work as a Recruitment and Human Resource Manager. Moved to Ossining, New York in 1994. Received an MILS from LIU, and have been working as a Reference Librarian since 2005. Author of five children's books. Began a quilt blog in June, 2013. www.hudsonvalleyquilts.com.

    Joy Sorrel GoldsteinClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Adoption-Licensed Clinical Social WorkerFamily: Michael S. Goldstein-married for 36+yrsBrian-30 and Scott & Daniel-twins 28

    Interests: My family first and foremost, my friends, the honor of helping to build families

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Most memorable experiences included growing up in Scarsdale, having amazing parents who were not only wonderful role models, but also friends, heading off to SU with many of my SHS friends who still remain my closest friends today, meeting the love of my life Michael sophomore year at SU and keeping friendships with SHS and SU friends who live near and far. Adopting our 3 sons and creating a life & career to build families domestically and internationally by adoption and keeping children out of foster care. Receiving the Congressional Honor of being named an "Angel in Adoption".

    Jeffrey Simmons Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Commercial Mortgage BankerFamily: 4 children and 8 grandchildren

    Interests: Grandkids are my primary interest followed by golf and basketball

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Came to BYU in 1974. Served an LDS Mission in Italy for two years and then returned to complete studies. Commenced a career in mortgage banking in 1981. I had intentions of returning to New York at some point but when I bought the company which I had worked for in 1994, Utah became my permanent home. I took three years sabbatical in 2009 to 2012 when I was asked by the LDS church to preside over the Sydney, Australia Mission. Still get back to New York on occasion for Yankee games, the US Open and Broadway shows...and because I will always consider New York, home.

    Deborah (Debbie) Solomon Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Sculptor

    Interests: Travel, Reading, Theater

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been in dozens of art shows and competitions and have several prizes to show for it. I got a M.A. in Political Science in 1980, a law degree and admittance to the Illinois Bar in 1985. I've been a teacher, administrator and am now a sculptor. I traveled to more than 30 countries and enjoy cruising. I live in Hartsdale, N.Y.

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  • David Spielvogel Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Musician/ songwriterFamily: My wife has a folk Dance company and we have a 16 year old son.

    Interests: I've made my living as a piano player/singer and bandleader-

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Over the years I've conducted on Broadway- shows such as Smokey Joes Cafe and many others. I have also headlined blues festivals all over the world and I've released 5 albums- i work under the name Dave Keyes- currently I'm working with artists such as Ronnie Spector and bluesman Popa Chubby.You can check me out at www.davekeyes.com.

    Charles (Chad) Tiedemann Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: LawyerFamily: Married to Paula for 30 years, daughter Grace in first year at Harvard Law School

    Interests: Family, work, sports

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Sound bite - "I went from Scarsdale to Notre Dame (BA) to Catholic Univ of America (JD) to meet a nice Jewish girl from Cleveland." We have lived in DC for 36 years. Travel.

    Barbara Spaet PratzelClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Owner, Cafe and BakeryFamily: Married 36 years with two sons, Josh and Ike, a Berner and a hungry cat

    Interests: Reading, word play, travel, film, biking, hiking, and animals.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Happily discovered Madison Wi, while attending UW as an undergraduate in Journalism. Followed a passion for food and entertaining, and opened a B&B in Madison in 1985. In 2005 opened a small, community-centric cafe and bakery, serving amazing food and baked goods, and brunches, grounded in Jewish roots and years of welcoming folks to Madison.

    Kate Stone LombardiClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: author, journalistFamily: Husband, Michael, Kids: Jeanie, 29, Paul, 26

    Interests: writing, hiking, cooking

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: For 18 years, I was a regular contributor to The New York Times Westchester section, where I wrote a column that covered suburban life. In 2012 I published my first book, "THE MAMA'S BOY MYTH: Why Keeping Our Sons Close Makes Them Stronger" (Penguin/Avery). Now I'm working on my first novel, set in Chappaqua, where we've lived for the last 25+ years. My daughter lives in Brooklyn, and my son teaches school down in New Orleans. Still love Westchester and wish I could be at the reunion. Only the wedding of a dear friend's daughter is keeping me away!

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  • Anne Vonick Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Senior Executive Assistant/Office ManageFamily: I was married in 1981 and divorced a few years later. I have been single then.

    Interests: Grumman Ski Club, Ski Racing, Friends, my dog Bodie, and Shopping Online.......

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended the College of New Rochelle where I earned a BFA in Fine Arts. From there, I took a business program at Katharine Gibbs, earning my first position at Goldman Sachs. I have worked in financial institutions, supporting General Counsels, Presidents, and a Board of Directors at large financial institutions, including Ernst & Young and Paloma Partners.

    Nancy Warshauer MendelClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Family: Husband Greg, Daughter Erica 25 years old, Son David 22 year old

    Interests: Traveling, Bridge, Golf and Tennis

    Margaret (Meg) Torrisi GatelyClass of '74 [email protected]

    Family: Married 33 to David Gately Children. (4). Peter, Mark, Andrew , Elizabeth

    Susan (Sue) Wallace ArensClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Investment Operations ManagerFamily: Husband Matt. Two grown children: Son Paul, Daughter Christine

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Just returned from a 9 month assignment with my company in Tokyo Japan!

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  • Jeffrey (Jeff) Weiss Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Financial Planning / Insurance SalesFamily: Wife - Robin Daughters - Bari and Perri

    Interests: Golf, Tennis and Work

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated University of Florida 1978. Played on the golf team Got married 1989 Daughters born 1991 and 1993 Run Financial Planning Business with 20 employees.

    Marcy Wolf RockClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Social Work: Disabilities AdvocateFamily: Married to Randy Rock for almost 30 years; Two sons, Michael and Andrew.

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently living in New York City. Graduated from Washington U in 1980, MSW... Tulane U in 1978, Psychology. Looking forward to catching up with Classmates I haven't seen in 40 years!!!!

    Mark Weinstein Class of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: CEO, MeWe.comFamily: Ah, and you thought you would find out here:)

    Interests: Same things I loved in HS - still a kid in my mind - cars, sports, girls, life:)

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: UC Santa Cruz BA; UCLA MBA; social network pioneer in 1998 with SuperFamily.com and today with MeWe.com; HuffPo blogger; leading privacy advocate (been on CNN + FOX); award winning author (Habitually Great). Climbed 18,500 feet in Nepal; Won a Silver Medal in tennis at the State Games of America; Was at the Berlin Wall the day it came down. Chaired the New Mexico State Accountancy Board; Recognized as "Privacy by Design Ambassador" by the Canadian government. Lots more. It's an exciting life!

    Nancy Wendorf RosenbergClass of '74 [email protected]

    Occupation: Logistics SpecialistFamily: Married for 36 years to Lindsay. Have a daughter and 2 sons.

    Interests: Walking, Reading and playing Mah Jongg

    Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Working for AmeriCares, shipping medicine, medical supplies and consumables to communities affected by disaster and those with limited healthcare and food. Swam with Diana Nyad in Herald Square, NYC to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims.

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  • Scarsdale High School - Class of 1974

    Jonathan Benanav

    Stephen Cocuzza

    Leslie Brown

    David Gottlieb

    Aimee Burr

    Richard Isolini

  • Scarsdale High School - Class of 1974

    Karin Johnson

    Cary Masters

    John Kunreuther

    Gary O'Deal

    Daniel Lieberman

    Gary Silverstein

  • Scarsdale High School - Class of 1974Jonathan Benanav

    Stephen Cocuzza

    Karin Johnson

    Cary Masters

    Leslie Brown

    David Gottlieb

    John Kunreuther

    Gary O'Deal

    Aimee Burr

    Richard Isolini

    Daniel Lieberman

    Gary Silverstein

  • Until next time….