I was deeply saddened by the recent death of our classmate Bud Lester. Bud and I roomed together on the third floor of the Upper School. We were both on the gymkhana team. We camped together on extra day trips in the Sespe. And much else. Bud may have been the most popular guy in […]
Rodd Kelsey ’85
Greetings fellow Toads. In these uncertain times, I hope everyone is doing as well as possible and staying healthy. We are doing fine and while my wife works in healthcare, we’ve avoided any direct impacts so far. I’m still living in Sacramento after 17 years. I continue to work for The Nature Conservancy, now leading […]
Alex Calhoun III ’81
With the awesome support of my wife, Katie Ballou, Thacher 1983, I ended a 30-year career as a commercial real estate appraiser to pursue a career in teaching. I am half way through a two-year training program at Town School for Boys, in San Francisco, California. I am learning a lot; second grade boys are […]
Andrew Herr ’73
On Saturday, January 18th, Dr. John Rubenstein and Jeff Stivers organized the 3rd annual Class of ’73 mini-reunion in San Francisco. Seven ’73ers made it: Jamie Edwards and his wife Kat, Andy Herr, Tim Holliday, Mike Jones, Jon O’Donnell, John Rubenstein, and Jeff Stivers. John denies that the dinner starting time (5:30!) was due to […]
Ward Sorrick ’04
My wife Genesis and I are pregnant with our first child! She is due in September. We couldn’t be more excited! Ward Sorrick CdeP 2004
Trav Newton ’68
Michael Torre ’68 visited Trav and his 102 year old mother Joanna Bard Newton in February before handshakes were taboo. Michael and Trav acted in Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the outdoor theatre in 1964 when Michael weighed 75 lbs. They rode to the Sespe freshman year with Dave Twichell ’36, and with Bob Miller junior […]
Bob Gardner ’60
CdeP ’60 was really looking forward to our 60th Reunion until some virus thing upended the celebration. Meanwhile, we had a good turnout for a Zoom reunion and anticipate a strong in person turnout next June. Bob Gardner CdeP 1960
Julia Romano ’00
On October 22, 2019, Eleanor Noble and Alice Campbell Gray took up their mortal coils, joining their brother Raffi and the Romano-Gray family at large. (Not pictured here is husband and photographer Montgomery Gray, a very happy and tired daddy.) We are in awe of life every day, and very, very in love. Julia Romano […]
Bucky Clyde ’86
Feeling extra nostalgic as my daughter Louisa will be an incoming tadpole in the Fall, class of 2024! I am thrilled to have an excuse and reason to be evermore connected with Thacher again. She is a 4th generation Toad, joining her great grandfather, grandfather, and me! Bucky Clyde CdeP 1986
John Busterud ’72
I was recently appointed as Regional Administrator for United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9. The Region, headquartered in San Francisco, is responsible for administering and enforcing federal environmental laws and programs in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, 148 Tribes, and the Pacific Island Territories. I lead EPA efforts to protect the environment and advance public […]