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Kay Eccles ('44) volunteered to do the square for 1945, using a photo of Drumlins' ice skating rink printed on cloth, framed by a plaid border.


News

From Barb Crandall Lipe (’44), Barb Lonergan Coughlin (’45), Annie Dawson O’Malley (’45), and Pat Stellman Geoffery (’44): Our Clubhouse (written by Barb Crandall Lipe. On a recent, windy, snowy day in February, four very, old, very good friends got together for lunch and REMEMBERING good times, happy memories of high school days at Nottingham in the Forties during and after World War II! We had celebrated the End of the War in the Atlantic and later, in the Pacific, specifically, Japan… Our celebration, was first, a prayer in Church, and then a final celebration for us took place at EAGLE BAY and outside the TRADING POST, OUR NUMBER 1 Hangout!!! We shared so much in those years and the ones that followed, that we are today still special people because of those experiences! And grateful for them!!

Quentin Kopp '45, one of the 2008 Wall of Fame honorees, Chairman of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, announced that the November 4, 2008 bond vote was successful.  A 220-mph railroad is one step closer to construction, linking San Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles and San Diego.  This is a big deal for the USA, and brings us closer to the capability of existing high-speed railroads, such as the TGV in France and Shinkansen in Japan.

Carolyn Inglehart Coit (’45) wrote to let us know of the death July 30, 2008, of Nottingham alum Gregory M. Cheplin at age 80. He lived in New York City and Fire Island. Carolyn remembers him as “the smart kid in our class”. He served in the Navy and graduated from Yale and Yale Law School. He was a successful corporate lawyer in New York.

I remember one anecdote that would be of interest to you. He was celebrating a New Year’s Eve at a Newhouse apartment, and about 2:00am someone sat down at the piano and started playing the Nottingham Alma Mater. By the time it was finished about 12 people had moved to the piano singing lustily, ‘in our hearts forever’”.

Gerry Ryan (’45) of Bethesda, MD, wrote of the death of Dave Von Sothen (’44) in August 2007. Gerry and Dave were on the very successful track relay team in 1944. The other members of the team were Tom Kasberger and Bill Peters. The four team members reunited for their 50th reunion in 1994. Bill has since passed away.

Jan Gardner Jiler (’45): Eighteen years ago I moved to a golf community in Boca Raton, FL, and much to my surprise our golf pro not only was brought up in Syracuse but he went to Nottingham. His name is Gordy Powell and we both enjoyed reading the Nottingham Connection. His father, Gordy Powell, went to school and played ball with my brother Mort Gardner at Nottingham.

Obituaries

Alyce Dawson Hunt (’45), of Saint Paul, MN, and Cape Cod, MA, died April 1, 2009. She enjoyed the reunion in 1994, which she attended with her good friend and cousin Annie O’Malley. Alyce was a highly regarded interior designer, specializing in historic interiors. She worked on many historic buildings and was a frequent lecturer on historic interiors. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, George, two children and four grandsons.

Barbara Eaton Ferguson (’45), died May 1, 2008, in Silver Spring, MD, her home for the past two years. Barbara was class valedictorian and attended Radcliffe College and Syracuse University, where she graduated with high honors. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. She was married for 57 years to John H. Ferguson (’45), who died in June 2006. [From Anne Harter, ‘45]

Elizabeth Decker Corwin (’30), 94, died September 11, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was predeceased by her husband, Burton Corwin in 1977. Betty was salutatorian at Nottingham and valedictorian at SU in 1934. After a few years working in the insurance industry in NYC, she and Burt moved to Pittsburgh, where they resided for the rest of their lives. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, six grandchildren and her brother Bob (NHS '45/SU '49). Betty was well-known for her extensive volunteer work, particularly in hospitals and libraries.

John H. Ferguson (’45), died in June, 2006. John was married to Barbara Eaton Ferguson (’45), who died July 20, 2008. They lived most of their lives in Sauquoit, New York, outside of Utica, where John worked for Bendix. [from Anne Harter, ’45]

Raymond E. Allison (’45), 79, died November 13, 2007, in Syracuse. He was a bookkeeper and later supervisor of accounting systems at Nowak Barlow Johnson Inc. He was an avid SU fan. Surviving are several cousins. His wife Polly died in 1986.

Margaret Membery “Peggy” Roblin Elam (’45), of Columbia SC, died November 19, 2007. She was involved with theater organizations in Columbia, and was the owner of the Lily Gilder, a women’s clothing store. She was a founding member of the Sub Deb Club. She is survived by a daughter, four sons, and two grandchildren.

Dr. Elmer A. “Al” Gardner of Skaneateles died December 20, 2007. He attended Upstate Medical Univerisity, did his internship at Yale University and his residency at the University of Rochester. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four children, four grandchildren, and his sister, June Gardner Lustig (’45).

Richard “Rick” Morris (’45), 79, died May 10, 2007, in Syracuse. He had a long and successful career in the automobile business. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, and several grandchildren.

Harvey Joseph Tucker (’45), 80, died June 19, 2006, in Florida. In the late 1940's he founded Dy-Dee Diaper service. The business grew to include locations throughout New York State, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. In retirement Mr. Tucker was a sought after consultant. Harvey was dedicated to Francis House. Its success and growth was in great part due to his personal commitment. Harvey was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (’48) in 2002.



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