California’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet was held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Technical Sergeant Alexander Louie received the California State Guard Award for Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. He is currently assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing’s Emergency Management Flight as a CBRN Defense Trainer & Hazardous Materials Technician. Alex Louie CdeP […]
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Paul Gavin ’71
Class Career Coincidences – Stephen Scott and Paul Gavin, Class of 1971 After graduating from Thacher in 1971, Steve Scott went on to the University of Colorado, met his wife Lynne and raised two children, Tyler and Stephanie, who went on to marry a US Marine Corps Osprey pilot. That same year Paul Gavin went […]
Mary Everett Conarroe ’94
Another year in Bakersfield down and another to go. We had another very exciting March Madness, with the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (Go Runners!) making it to the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden in NYC. We were the first ever 8 seed to do so after wins on the road in three time zones […]
John Van Nortwick ’52
Not exactly a class note, but of interest; Today, got an e-mail from James Everett, CdeP ’02. He is a career Marine flying CH-53E helicopters. 50 years ago, I was doing the same: A career Marine flying helicopters. Small world, I guess. John Van Nortwick CdeP 1952
Wes Myers ’01
Forgot to mention, but Jocelyn and I had our first child (mostly Jocelyn) in September… Elodie Wescott Myers. She has been a great baby. We are directly overhead Thacher in this picture and on our way to more adventures. Wes Myers CdeP 2001
Winslow Burleson ’90
Had a great summer, sailing on the Hudson and around Long Island Sound and learning to fly gliders in VT. We also just got an exciting grant from NSF to build a Holodeck — if you’re in NYC come visit and check it out! Cheers to everyone, Win Winslow Burleson CdeP 1990
Peter Wolford ’70
Peter Wolford reports from Hawaii that he continues his commercial flying with special flying projects including ferrying planes all over the world. He continues to consider a move back to the states perhaps to Santa Fe, New Mexico, if the opportunity arises. Peter Wolford CdeP 1970
Tom Hale ’86
Tom hosted the first annual Austin TX Thacher Alumni event in March, and was joined by Toads from all around the great state of Texas. Tom lives in Austin with his wife, Karen; daughters: Anna, Ivy, and Julia; and spends his days launching rockets, flying drones, and promoting vacation rentals via the HomeAway family of […]
Tim Harp ’84
After 10 years flying with FedEx Express I am finally getting to upgrade to Captain. Will be moving from the MD-11 to the 757. Also this change in aircraft will take me to Europe. I will be based out of and living in Cologne Germany for 2 years and flying intra-Europe. Kids will all be […]
Shay Mamo ’99
I’m writing from Newark airport on my way to Tel Aviv where I’ve been accepted to the Technion for a one year MBA program with a focus on start-ups. I’m sad to say goodbye to San Diego where I’ve lived for over a decade. But I’m sure I’ll be back in speedo and fins soon […]