1982
Elizabeth Bastian Chapin
610.823.2172
busybethc@aol.com

Hello class of 1982! I am so thrilled to hear from some new voices and appreciate the quick reply. Susan Raffaele McHenry and husband Geoff will be empty nesters this Fall. Their twins are heading off to college in Ohio and South Carolina; their oldest child is a senior at William & Mary and hopes to go to medical school. Susan has volunteered and been involved in her children’s activities for many years! She might return to work at some day but is currently caring for her parents as they both battle cancer. A family trip to Cabo San Lucas is planned for the summer and a trip to France in the Fall. Keeping the days busy is Susan’s goal to fill the void at home. Summer 2019 marks the one year anniversary of a state of the sport 8 court indoor tennis center on the NJ shore (parkavetennis.com) where Elizabeth “Bambi” Maitland Grundwerg and husband are co-developers. The first year is looking good! Bambi has plans to travel to Portland, OR late summer to celebrate Linda Esterhoy Segur’s birthday with Anne Connal Biron and a girls week on the NW wine trail and beach! Life is good in Cincinnati for Dawson Casey Bullock! The kids are off the payroll! Her oldest, Caroline, completed her masters in biomedical engineering and is employed by a clinical trial company. Daughter Gibson recently moved to Milwaukee to begin her job in the marketing field. While husband John travels a lot, Dawson still runs her own business and a staff of seven. “Designs by Dawson” is an invitation, stationery, and gift store in Cincinnati. Her mother, Ann “Corky” Pattison Casey ’53, recently passed away. After discovering her mother’s Hood ring, Dawson proudly wore it to her mother’s service. Proud to know that Hood played a big part of her mother’s life and influenced lifelong friendships. If ever in Cincinnati call Dawson! Joy Miller Beveridge continues to enjoy serving on the Alumni Executive Board with the new Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Kellye Greenwald ’86, and on the Board of Associates with Magaly Maurus Green ’74, Co-Chair and Emily VanderWoude, Director of Leadership Giving.  She would love to hear from other local alum who have time to volunteer at many local events where we engage with the students and with the community, both on and off campus.  Husband Don and Joy have been traveling more often to Arizona and California, visiting children and two granddaughters… retirement is looking better all the time, but no time soon!  They look forward to their annual trip to the Kennett Square area where they enjoy the Labor Day weekend with Elizabeth Bastian Chapin and Chip Chapin, while celebrating the lives of Elizabeth LePatourel Powell ’50 and Mary Hendershot Bastian ’50, once again united! After a tough 2018, Jackie McDaniel West is celebrating her 59th year all year long! 2019 has been filled with travel, concerts, family and friends! Her birthday celebration began in Nashville with friends and was joined by Christy Belisle Fitzgerald. Family visits in Louisville, a few days in St. Michaels MD with Glynnis Edwards Cowdery, a family trip to Alaska and a girls trip to Wimbledon are now memories! She has renewed friendships with Kim Keeney and Amy Blades Steward. Not only did they all attend Hood but they spent their high school years together! Kim and Amy have been a tremendous support to Jackie while she helps care for her sister who suffers from Alzheimers. Life is too short so Jackie is embracing experiences and friends. Focus on the positive! “Be where your feet are.” Back in January, Gretchen Steinmetz Keith and I, Elizabeth Bastian Chapin, attended the Hood/Albright basketball games in Reading, PA. We had a fun time cheering on the Blazer men and women with Kellye Greenwald ’86 and Hood’s athletic director Dr. Susan Kolb. I manage to keep travelling or I’m on the go when not in the office. Despite a desired better work/life balance, work hard, play hard is my motto!  Thanks to all who contributed to the column this issue. I hope to hear from more of you in the future. Best to all – Liz.