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Alumni Ted Larson, is Fortune Magazine’s Geek Pick
Fortune Magazine editors had a bright idea for the Oct. 6, ’03 issue: find some geeks and send them into a normal, American home to...well, bring it into the new century, technically speaking.
So, who you gonna call? Ted Larson was one of three on Fortune’s geek team, and his photo was on the inside cover as well as in the feature piece. Ted’s claim to geekdom is that, in addition to being a former corporatechieftechnicalofficer,he’samemberofarobotclubwithhisownhomemaderobot. Withtwo geek teammates, he entered the domicile of a technically innocent family of four (who only knew they’d like to email photos to grandma), and he left them really, really well stocked with stuff. The story, which goes on for 2,635 words, starts on Fortunes page 66. You can find it online at www.fortune.com in the issue archives.
TRANSITIONS
Judith Browning, Ph.D. Dr. Browning, a member of the Priory English faculty since 2001, died on Dec. 6, 2003 just a few weeks after cancer was diagnosed. She leaves her husband, Geoff, daughter Erin and son August (Augie), a Priory sixth grader. Dr. Browning held BS, MA and Ph.D (in Literature and Theology) degrees.
Her professional life included a wide variety of teaching and administrative responsibilities at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, as well as teaching awards and many professional publications and presentations. Dr. Browning was beloved by students and colleagues for her professionalism and enthusiasm. This year, she introduced a senior elective in Shakespeare and re-instituted a field trip to the Ashland Shakespeare festival. She also was freshman class monitor. More information will be in the February Priory Parent newsletter and on the school website.
Former WPS Headmaster –Dr. Joachim W. Froehlich died on Nov. 21, 2003. Dr. Froehlich was Headmaster ofWoodsidePriorySchoolfrom1991to1995. DuringhisshorttenureatWPS,Dr.Froehlichmadegreat advancements in capital improvements and technology on the campus, supported by the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. William Hewlett. His vision allowed the Priory to increase enrollment and establish a sound financial basis. A native of Naugatuck, Connecticut, Dr. Froehlich held bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D (in economics) degrees. His professional life included presidencies of Loras, St. Anselm’s, and (most recently) Elms colleges. Contributionns in Dr. Froelich’s memory may be made to the WPS scholarship fund.
Parent Leader during the Priory’s early years–Father Egon Javor, a founder of WPS, celebrated mass at the Priory Chapel for his friend of many years, Helen Breslin Hennig, who died on Dec. 2, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. She leaves her husband, Thomas, six children, 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. Hennig had a BS degree from UC Berkeley, and participated with her husband in their family business. While their sons Dewey and Brian were Priory students, the Hennigs were for many years co-presidents of the Parent Association, and Tom was also head of the WPS Foundation. “Tom’s work was, of course, with her support. She loved life, loved parties, and enjoyed the activities of the Knights of Malta,” recalled Father Egon. The family kindly suggested donations to the Father Egon Scholarship Fund.
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