Delightful semi annual lunch with Stephenson, Funsten, Crawford, Follett, and Carver earlier this year, when we were still allowed to socialize! NOTE: Lies increase exponentially each year. All of the participants were in relatively good health considering age and mental acumen. All badgered Follett for NOT submitting class updates or any item at all. Stephenson […]
Archives: 1953
Jim Griffith ’53
A busy year. “Saints, Statues, and Stories: A Folklorist Looks at The Religious Art of Sonora” was published by the University of Arizona Press, and October 11-13 will see the 45th year of Tucson Meet Yourself, the regional folklife festival that Loma and I founded. It’s free—Y’all come! Jim Griffith CdeP 1953
Lee Follett ’53
Thanks to Pete Voevodsky, our class learned of Jim Griffith’s latest honor. The U of AZ College of Social & Behavioral Sciences has named The Jim Griffith Chair in Public Folklore. Previously Jim received an award from the National Endowment and he also founded the annual Tucson Meet Yourself Festival. Tallying early commitments to the […]
Toby Briggs ’53
“Toby and Kate Briggs have sold Holiday House, after decades of running an esteemed publishing enterprise. Toby says his current occupations are dog walking and philanthropy. Those are also esteemed occupations.” -Lee Follett ’53 Toby Briggs CdeP 1953
Lee Follett ’53
I am looking forward to attending the final regular season Giants game [Dodgers/fan appreciation day] with Charlie Stephenson ’53. We have our afternoon, healthy snacks menu sorted out: I’m bringing peanuts and Charlie is bringing potato chips. Lee Follett CdeP 1953
John Carver ’53
“John Carver is going down to Ojai for Marvin Shagam’s memorial service. He also does a much better job of keeping in touch with younger/sharper/prettier alums, like Katie Ballou Calhoun ’83 and Lupe Nickell ’92, than he does his own ‘mates.” -Lee Follett ’53 John Carver CdeP 1953
Lee Follett ’53
A Great North West class of ’53 chapter, encompassing WA and OR, was formalized with a lunch meetup of Guy Lusignan (and Jo) and Bill Nigh (and Polly). Not to be outdone, Jim Funsten, John Carver, Charlie Stephenson and Lee Follett of the vibrant Bay Area chapter met for lunch. Bill Crawford couldn’t attend. We […]
John Carver ’53
the good news: this winter visited The Bahamas and NYC. Hamilton a fantastic play. Never realized our fore fathers could rap and dance with vigor. the bad news: Sue has been felled by Dementia and now resides at the V in Palo Alto. I visit 4 times a week. Lee and Lyn Follett have visited […]
Peter Farrand ’53
Peter and his horse, Keilah, painted by his widow Teresinha Z. de Carvalho. Peter passed away in August, 2014.
John Carver ’53
John is looking forward to attending his very last Thacher Trustee meeting this October. He wants to emphasize he “termed out,” not tossed out. He has recovered from a wretched auto accident and is thrilled to be amongst the living once again! Go Toads John Carver CdeP 1953