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Peg (Lazendorf) Kramer used denim with Nottingham cheerleader's letter applied.  Painted words: clubs, Principal Kane, fraternity, sorority, plus some pins and buttons for other activities.


Reunion

The Nottingham Class of 1968 held their fortieth reunion on October 10-12th, 2008.  It was a tremendous success.  On Friday evening, about 150 class members met at Ambrosia Restaurant, in Armory Square for an informal reception.

On Saturday at noon, about fifty classmates attended a tour of our alma mater, which was led by Sehl Burns and Margaret Lanzandorf.

On Saturday evening, about 150 classmates attended a dinner with a disc jockey at Drumlins Country Club.  We met in the Member's Dining Room.  The Nottingham Wall of Fame Dinner was being held on the same evening in the Banquet Room (downstairs).  This allowed alumni from both events to mingle with each other.

On Sunday morning, an informal brunch was held at The Jefferson-Clinton Hotel, which was where many classmates stayed.  We had arranged a generous group rate there.

The class also set up a Reunion Web Site which we intend to keep operational.  It has contact information for classmates, as well as many pictures, comments, and personal biographies.  The website address is:http://nottingham68.com/

The Committee had planned a small fee towards a class gift.  However, due to a much larger turn out than expected, as well as coming in "under budget" for the week end, the Class of '68 raised approximately $3000 to donate as a Class Gift!  The Committee is investigating class gift ideas at this time.  We are also issuing a challenge to all classes to try and "top us!"  When it comes to supporting our beloved Nottingham, "let the competition begin!"

All in all, the week end was very successful.  "Mother Nature" co-operated by providing beautiful weather, and everyone that attended, commented on how enjoyable it was.  Even the classmates that were not able to attend, were able to participate through the web site!

The Reunion Committee consisted of: 

Chairman - John Brown (315) 488-0259

Committee Members - Tina Tzivani Zhang, Nancy Costello Bianchine, Kathie Sinopoli, Margo Goal, Becky Maar DiMaggio, Nancy Workman, Reggie Isserlis Adler, Elizabeth (Liz) Belden Handler, Diana Cramer, Phil Zeppetello, Cathy Chengarian Brummer, and Jay Mindnich.

Obituaries

Wellesley Allen Whitted ('68) died December 16, 2011.  He was born in Jamaica, New York to Delores and Thelma Allen Whitted on October 29, 1950. Wellesley and his two brothers, Leeland and Kevin, spent most of their childhood in Syracuse. Wellesley graduated from William Nottingham High School in 1968. He earned an MS in computer science from New York University. He worked as a software engineer, a network software consultant and as a member of the technical staff at ATT Bell Labs. He was also professor of Math and Computer Science at Lehman College. Wellesley married Lenore Brown in 1991. During their marriage, they resided in Manhattan. Music and reading were Wellesley's passions. He enjoyed a good art film. Bob Dylan was his favorite artist. He saw numerous Dylan concerts over the years with his friends. In addition, he played guitar in many bands. He was known for a dry sense of humor and laughed often. Wellesley was compassionate. He was loved and respected by many. In particular, Wellesley loved his family. He often helped his nephew Phil with Statistics; he will be missed by all for his gourmet food during family gatherings. Wellesley departed to receive his reward with the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Stone-Kettering Cancer Center. He is survived by many family members: his wife, Lenore Brown-Whitted; mother, Delores Whitted; two brothers, Kevin (Jody Womack) and Leeland (Tanya Williamson), nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.

James (Dimitri) Metody Evanoff ('68) died August 22, 2010 If you ever had a chance encounter with James M. Evanoff, odds are he made you smile. If you were fortunate enough to know him, he changed your life. Jim, 59, passed away Sunday morning at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD after a year-long battle with cancer and a lifetime of bringing joy, laughter and kindness to family, friends and strangers. Blessed with a quick wit and even sharper mind, Jim had the kind of charisma rarely found in the absence of celebrity. People were drawn to him, and he never disappointed. People were Jim's personal playground. He loved to have fun, and he made sure everyone around him did, too. Jim enjoyed many sports, particularly baseball, but golf was his passion. He was a District Junior Champion in his native Syracuse, NY and won many local events in the Rockville, MD area, including the last tournament he entered in June right after his illness recurred. No coincidence that he so loved a game whose roots are firmly planted in the values of honesty, integrity and camaraderie. Jim's other passion was food. The only thing he enjoyed more than cooking was eating. Watching Jim work a charcoal grill was like watching Picasso paint. And, when he would proclaim, "There won't be any leftovers," no truer words were ever spoken. Jim graduated from Nottingham High School in 1968 and later attended Syracuse University. He moved to Washington D.C. in 1974 where he served as a civil rights investigator for the federal government's Revenue Sharing Program. He most recently served as a customer service representative for PEPCO Holding Co. Jim will be greatly missed, but, more importantly, he will be long and fondly remembered. Jim had formerly resided in Syracuse, NY, Washington, D.C. and Liverpool, NY before moving to Rockville. He was a communicant of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and SS Peter & Paul Church in Syracuse. He was a member of IBEW 1900 Electrical Workers. Jim was predeceased by his mother, Petra Mitre Evanoff and father, Theodore Vasil Evanoff. Surviving are his loving wife of 19 years, Marti (Martha) Metrick Evanoff; sisters, Mary (Dean) Patton of Peoria, IL, Anna Evanoff Viruet of New York, NY, Christina Brown of Syracuse, Theodora Pappas of Lackawanna, Stephanie (Thomas) McNicholas of Napa, CA and Victoria (Rastko) Trbuhovich of Lackawanna; and 37 loving nieces and nephews.

Genevieve Burman Share, 90, died October 7, 2008, in Illinois. A talented pianist, she appeared frequently in concert as a soloist and accompanist. She inspired dozens of young students. Jean and her husband Nat were involved in many community activities and enjoyed their summers with friends on Tuscarora Lake before retiring to Delray Beach, FL. She is survived by three daughters Barbara S. Kaplan, Laurie B. Share, and Marjorie Share Swerdlow (’68), sons-in-law Joel Swerdlow (’64) and Marty Zwick, four grandsons, and her brother Sheldon.

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