Janet Hyman (Ach)

Robert Johnstone

Thanks to the reunion organizing committee and especially to Janet Ach for the frequent reminders.

I am thankful for my WHHS experiences and eduaction that launched me in life. I particularly appreciated the broad education (never would have taken Latin if not required), accomplished teachers and students, sports opportunities, and help with college counseling (attended Cornell).

It does not work out for me to attend the reunion so I'm sending an update on news from the last year, for anyone interested.

I stepped down last year as anesthesiology department chair at a busy academic practice (200 surgeries per day, 36 trainees), and now work half-time. It is meaningful work. I'm happy to be able to still practice safely - not sure how long I'll continue.

I have 6 children and 7 grandchildren, all doing well. Oldest grandson finished his first year at Dartmouth, and two more are applying to college this year - one already accepted at Brown. I expect I'll have more grandchildren sometime.

I am still writing and running. Have three articles coming out in the next few weeks - all scientific. Find one from last year that is more a reflection on life at JAMA 2021;326(23):2369.  I'm running the Erie Marathon in a week, will try to qualify for Boston - not sure I'll be able to do that since I'm fighting biology as well as race timing.

I haven't been in Cincinnati for more than a decade, but will get back sometime. It's a wonderful place. Best wishes to everyone for a good reunion.

Bob Johnstone

Cindy Kasson (McIntyre)

Bob, you have certainly made a significant mark in your personal and professional life.  Sorry you won't be at the reunion.  Maybe next one

Cindy Kasson McIntyre

Joan Hague (Male)

Janet & 60th Reunion Committee Members,     
Thank you for planning the reunion marking 60 years since we graduated. 
Unfortunately I am unable to attend . Please post photos from the event for 
those of us who cannot be there.
Have a fun get together. 
Joan Hague Male

Lou Bluestein

Carol Levy (Bell)

I am so sorry that I won't be able to attend our 60th reunion due to some unfortunate circumstances, I thank you for the invite.I will miss not being with you.  Hope that all is a big success.

Please send some pictures of the event., as I will be there in spirit.

Thanks,

Carol (Levy) Bell 🔔 

Benjamin Portnoy

I am bummed that I cannot come to the reunion. I hope everyone has a great time. Please take a lot of photos and post them for all of us to see. 

Ben

Marjorie Miller (Smith)

To the extraordinary 1962 reunion organizing committee, I want to express my sincere apologies, for being unable to attend our 60th reunion. Thank you for all the many hours of planning you have spent to make it extra special.

I loved Walnut Hills. I loved my All-Boy carpool for 6 years, I loved my teachers and all the great extra- curricular activities. I loved my friends. I hated living in College Hill -not Hyde Park or Amberly!!!

It was very ironic, that during my teaching career, I actually taught Dr. Brokamp's granddaughter. He came to school on Parents' Night and had to listen to ME pontificate. LOL It was quite a funny reversal of fortunes. I also had the pleasure of many conversations, with our beloved "Pedro" Stites, who came to many events in my school district.

My husband and I have 5 grandchildren, 3 boys and 2 girls. We spend a lot of time with all of them, as well as our son in Virginia, and our son in Maryland.  We have been married 57 years and we are still speaking to each other.. We have lived in Chicago, Detroit, Savannah, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and now Richmond!
 

Love to all of you! Margie Miller Smith ❤️

Joselyn Leeds (Maatman)

Thanks to the reunion committee and especially Janet Ach for the incredible work they did in making this 60th reunion possible. It is no small task. While I'd love to join you all we have circumstances that have led us to choose in wisdom that we won't be able to attend. May it be a delightful event for all. Please post pictures for those of us who cannot be with you. Blessings to all!  Josie (Lynn) Maatman 

Janet Hyman (Ach)

From Jack Strouts - husband of Barb Hendricks Strouts

This is Jack Strouts responding on behalf of Barb Hendricks. Barb is currently residing in a memory care home in Magnolia Texas, near our home on Lake Conroe. It is a temporary facility as she has been recovering from a fall. We will likely move her again at the end of October.
You can reach her through this e-mail address. My cell phone is (936) 537-7476. If sending regular mail, please use old address at 3079 Bentwater, Montgomery, Tx 77356.
She is aware of the recent reunion.
Sincerely,
Jack Strouts
 

Robin Gue (Willink)

So sorry that I couldn't make the reunion, but I'm delighted to see the pictures. I especially liked the photo with corresponding names as I was going blind trying to read the name tags! My husband and I are still in Litchfield, CT, and spend the winters in Big Sky, MT. We would be delighted to hear from anyone visiting those spots. I spent my career in education and retired as superintendent of schools in Shelton, CT. Now we're enjoying our children and grands, reading, golf, skiing, traveling and life in general! We were able to get to the 55th reunion and would love a 65th. My husband's 65th high school reunion conflicted with this one so my 65th will definitely be a  priority. Thanks for the pictures and comments.