Peter Bien ’48 published a new book of poetic translations from the Greek. The author is Stylianos Harkianakis, Greek-Orthodox Archbishop of Australia; the title is “Of Children and Adolescents.” The edition is bilingual, with Greek and English on facing pages.

Ernest Oare reports: “We are currently back in Ocala, Florida, our winter home. I am particularly bemoaning ND’s loss (which we attended) to Alabama, since while growing up in South Bend – Notre Dame NEVER lost. I guess I should be happy that we are back in the hunt. Our third grandchild arrived on October [...]

Jeremy Robert Starr born October 24, 2012 playing with dad Andrew Starr ’87.  Note the Deerfield plate (random eBay find) in the background.

Thomas Appleton reports that after only traveling with their eldest to this point, the whole family of six (kids ages 7, 4, 4, and 3) will be spending August in Hawaii (where his wife is from). Thomas is hoping that a few intrepid souls might join them there. If crazy enough to be interested, please [...]

Peter Lawrence writes: “After 12 years on my own in the arena of sales and marketing, I recently accepted an offer to become a Major Gifts Officer at Old Dominion University effective February 11, 2013. It’s a wonderful up and coming university and I encourage classmates with high school juniors and/or seniors to take a [...]

Tim Balch let us know: “2012-2013 was quite a transition. I have long known that if I lived long enough, I would need an aortic valve replaced. And so, on Nov 6 it was done. I was discharged on Nov 11 (our wedding anniversary), and readmitted on Nov 13, due to an unusual allergy to [...]

Roberto Cuniberti writes: “I have little to say about any current events. I live in greater LA’s very genial climate with a year-’round pool at the front door of our condo. I am married to the same dear one I corresponded with from Welle House at the Academy. (Her photo was on my bureau – [...]

Gordon Hall reports: “It’s time I checked in and accounted for myself. I am retired from developing commercial real estate, now managed by 2 of my 3 sons. The other son teaches at Concord Academy. I am in pretty good health, allowing for an ’87 bypass, a ’00 stent, 2 hip replacements and a knee [...]

Juliana (Russo) Siconolfi writes: Happy New Year! I am very happy to share that I married Robert Siconolfi last May in New York City! We are enjoying life in Alexandria, VA – I continue to work as a professor with GW Law’s externship program and am also busy writing and consulting on professionalism issues. Hope [...]

Matt Mattes writes: “Two years ago, Chris Schenck and I started talking about how I might contribute to Knapp Schenck, his family’s insurance agency—-arguably the biggest, oldest and best in Boston that you’ve never heard of, until now. It was founded in 1921 by Chris’ grandfather and it grew dramatically under the stewardship of Chris’ [...]