Bob Barnaby, 91, can’t travel anymore, so he won’t be at our 65th reunion in September. However, he would like to hear from classmates by phone (404-583-2022) or snail mail at 5168 Atha Circle, Loganville, GA 30052. Bob doesn’t take any medicines, hasn’t seen a doctor in five years and has all six children living hear him. Keep it up, Bob!


Paul Bjorkland, our fundraiser-in-chief, is enjoying life in a senior community in Ashburn, Virginia, close to his son and his family. Other than arthritis, balance and mild memory problems, Paul’s in great shape.


Sports Illustrated Kids named 14-year-old Jack Wellman as Sports Kid of the Year for 2013, with his picture on the cover. Jack is the grandson of our late classmate Howie Wellman (whose sister Mary Bates is my Sarasota, Florida, neighbor). Jack lives in Newtown, Connecticut, where the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass murder took place in December 2012. A star wrestler, Jack broke his back playing football, then turned to coaching preteen wrestlers. His prominent contribution to his recovering community earned him national recognition. Howie would have been proud. 


James Thurston Bailey died in a hospital near his home in Danville, Vermont, on December 25, 2013. James received his medical degree from the University of Vermont and practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He leaves his wife, Mary, and eight children, to whom the class sends its sympathy.


Raymond Joseph Bankert died at his home in Scotia, New York, on December 30, 2013. Ray spent his career with General Electric, serving as a finance manager in Schenectady, New York, for 35 years before retirement. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and six children, including Raymond ’77 and Stephen ’79, to whom the class sends its condolences.


Russell Douglas Hemenway died at his home in Rhinebeck, New York, on January 30. Since 1966 Russ headed the National Committee for an Effective Congress, a powerful political organization founded by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948 to support liberal Democratic causes and left-leaning candidates for Congress. He leaves his daughter Anne and his son Brent, to whom the class sends its condolences.


—John Adler, 75 Silo Circle, Riverside, CT 06878; (203) 622-9069; (203) 637-3227 (fax)