Korzu Jallah Taplin ’96 and Herve Fritz Tokoto, of Douala, Cameroon, welcomed Frédéric Océan Jallah Tokoto, “Baby Ocean,” on February 17, 2021. He was born 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and they live in California. Here with Mollie Lee Benton (Ottsen) ’96 and our babies Ocean and Grace celebrating Ocean’s 3 Monthiversary at the Arboretum & […]
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John Bissell ’48
I am here, healthy and happy in Boca Grande, Florida. Sorry about the fires and hope Thacher is safe! Clare and I are slowing down, but actually enjoying this new reclusive life style. This has been our first ever summer in Florida, and yes it was hot, but still there were beautiful migratory birds, flowering […]
Laurel Peterson ’02
Ben and I welcomed Graham Orrick Johnson on April 27, 2020. We are living in New Haven, CT, and are enjoying this time with him. Laurel Peterson CdeP 2002
Brooke Toeller Kathrein ’02
We joyfully announce the arrival of our daughter Caroline who was born on May 18th. Will and Jack are proud big brothers and couldn’t be more excited to have a little sister. In other news, I have decided to step away from corporate life and my 13 year career at J.P. Morgan Asset Management in […]
Kate Twichell Mason ’86
I am loving my job at Business Wire as Sr. Director, People Development + Engagement and my husband, Paul, has fully embraced his role as a Business Development Officer within New Academic Ventures at CAL. Go Bears! Our son, Cole (13) is enjoying baseball and scootering during this time! I also had a fun time […]
Stephen Huyler ’69
In early January of this year, “the 3 Geezers” (so named by the spouse of one of us): Scott Wilson, Peter Goodrich and Steve Huyler, all of the Class of ’69, traveled together for a two-week adventure in South India. We explored remote regions, ancient sites, small villages, temples and palaces while staying in a […]
Nini Lee Rao ’91
Sudeep, Sequoia and I have moved back to Ojai! My folks are aging and in need of more support and so we moved back. Sequoia is in Kindergarten at Monica Ros (where I went way back when). We are settling in and enjoying being here. Come visit if you come to Ojai! Nini Lee Rao […]
Eric Gross ’85
I’m vicariously enjoying Thacher via my son, Javier, who just began his freshman year. His advisor, Liz Mahoney (CdeP 1988), reports that he seems to be thriving. With my daughter being a junior at RLS and starting to look at colleges, home is feeling very quiet this fall. We now have plenty of room for […]
Kylie Manson Gettleman ’03
My husband Matt and I welcomed our first daughter, Willa Corinne Gettleman, into the world this summer on June 27th. We’ve enjoyed the last three months of getting to know Willa and watching her open her eyes to the world. Can’t wait to introduce her to everyone at Thacher. Kylie Manson Gettleman CdeP 2003
Tom Saidy ’82
Living in Washington, DC, in the Trump era is anything, but boring. I can see flames coming out of White House chimney from my office! Crazy days. Very different from my days working for George H.W. Bush back in the late 80s and 90s. He was such a great man. Went to his funeral and […]