Mark Whitley 2010 and Katie Berkelmans were married in London, Ontario, on June 29, 2019. After 11 years, thousands of miles, multiple schools and different cities, including Mark’s time at Thacher, they were finally long enough in one place to celebrate their enduring love. Today they live happily together in Toronto. Mark Whitley CdeP 2010
Doug Holt ’83
Doug and Julie Holt are proud to announce the birth of their son, Douglas Guthrie Holt III, on August 6, 2019. Doug Holt CdeP 1983
Katie Kuhl ’03
In October, 2019, my husband and I welcomed Lucia Alicia Vela into the world and she is a delight! Katie Kuhl CdeP 2003
Carol McConnell ’81
I joined CdeP 1981 classmates Dianna Marguleas Dar, Marci Dabbs, Leila Hemaidan, Carolyn Chandler, and Criss Leydecker Troast in Santa Barbara for a fun weekend celebrating shared memories of our years at Thacher. What a joy it was to spend time with life-long friends. Also, I retired in April. Today’s Veterinary Business article Carol McConnell […]
Jim Levy ’58
Jim Levy will be publishing Chekhov’s Mistress in June. It consists of 26 essays about 19th and 20th century writers. Jim Levy CdeP 1958
Marielle Warren ’89
Still happy with the choice to move to Santa Cruz almost 4 years ago with husband Daniel and son Ezra (almost 13 years old now). Life weaves intricate threads sometimes, and I find myself as the Head of School at an independent elementary and preschool. It is the best job I have ever had. Who […]
Brad Macneil ’68
Sending my best to all my friends from Thacher. I have recently curated an exhibition at Pasadena Museum of History titled Starting Anew: Transforming Pasadena, 1890 – 1930. If you find yourself in the “Crown City” come check it out! Brad Macneil CdeP 1968
Steve Peletz ’77
Steve Peletz recently founded Deep Blue Monthly and began helping shark biologists tag and track tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks in the Eastern Pacific (Costa Rica and Mexico) in 2015. He has personally tagged tiger sharks and photographed and filmed numerous shark species underwater around the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean off of […]
John Marder ’72
Retired last year from 43 years in commercial banking. Our 4 year old grandson lives with us so that has been fun. Staying somewhat busy with banking industry association RMA Orange County board, church board, and more importantly, more golf! John Marder CdeP 1972
Rika Howe Toll ’94
Nate (cdep 94) and I are now both teaching our students virtually. Since the new year I have become a full time teacher again. We now both work at the same independent school, Heritage Hall. Staying home and hoping our world heals from COVID-19. Rika Howe Toll CdeP 1994