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AlejandroChavez,Classof1995,stoppedbythePriorySeptember1stforavisit. HeisnowlivinginSantaClara. Elaine Middleman, Class of 1995, wrote that she is spending the year in England. If any of you wish to write or visit
her,calloremailGailKimball(650)851-6193,gkimball@woodsidepriory.com. Gailhasheraddress.
Kevin Visconti, Class of 1995, graduated from Notre Dame in May 1999 and is living in Redwood City, CA, once again. He plans to begin medical school applications soon.
Chester Congdon, Class of 1996, is now attending the University of Southern California. He plans to graduate in 2000.
Cory Roberts, Class of 1996, traveled to Spain, Portugal and London this summer and reported that the trip was “wonderful.” UponreturningtotheareasheinterviewedatSt.Raymond’sschoolinMenloParkandasofAugust30thshe istheirChildcareDirector. Shesayssheplansactivities,helpswithhomeworkandisthrilledtobeworkingasateacher.
Transitions
Keith Collins, Class of 1964, passed away June 23, 1999 in Oroville, California after a long battle with diabetes. His brother, Jim Collins, Class of 1969 asks that you remember Keith in your prayers.
Our own Coach Joe's father, Mr. Joseph Montero Sr., died on January 7, 2000. Services were held at St. Denis Church in MenloPark. YoumaycontactCoachJoec/oWoodsidePriorySchool.
Missing Classmates
ThisistheReunionYearfortheclassesof1995,1970,1975,1985,1990,and1995. Wedon’twantanymembersofthose classestomissaninvitationtothisgreatevent. Ifyouhaveinformationregardinganyofthefollowingpeople,please contact us.
Class of 1965 - Adrian E. Schoegl
Class of 1970 - David J. Gallagher, Enrique Mereles, John M. Riconosciuto Class of 1975 - Geoffrey S. Goodfellow, John D. Snyder
Class of 1985 - Bryan W. Chan, Johnson Y. Chan, Victor A. Zele
Class of 1990 -Stephen Ko, Patrick Lee, Chung-Ying Liu, Jonathan C. Yu Class of 1995 -Shintaro Nakamura, York Tiachi, David Tiao, Michael Tran.
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Tim and Ken Will Head Fund Drive
WoodsidePriorymadeimportantgainsinannualgivinglastyear. AndyKuchins,Classof1977,andTimGriffin,Classof 1984, Alumni Annual Fund Co-Chairs, presided over a campaign marked by an increase in both the amount of money given and the number of givers.
Eightofthe37WPSclassesexceededthe18%nationalaverageofgivingbyindependentschoolalumni. Another eightclasseshadover15%. Theoverallaveragewas12%—9%overpreviousyears.
“I want to thank Andy and Tim, who really made a difference, and all the alumni who made this possible,” said Doug Ayer, Director of Development.
“As we ramp up this year’s fund-raising drive, we salute Andy Kuchins’ leadership and wish him the best of luck,” addedGailKimball,AssociateDirector.Andy moveswithhiswifeandbabydaughtertoWashington,D.C.thisspring. AndywillbetheDirectoroftheRussianandEurasianProgramattheCarnegieEndowmentforInternationalPeace. Tim Griffin agreed to serve another year, and Ken Tehaney, Class of 1966, will join him.
“Participationbyalltheclassesisthekeyobjective,”Timsaid, “Boostingouralumniparticipationrateby50% would put us on par with the national participation rate of 18%.”
Gail Kimball added, “We welcome all donations, large and small. By giving, you can make a tremendous difference!.”