50th Reunion Essay

Edward Thomas Veal College: Berkeley

Edmund Lee Wadhams Date of Death: 21-Mar-2018 College: Pierson From the Main Line Media News: Edmund Lee (“Ned”) Wadhams, of Onancock Virginia, died on March 21 of natural causes. He was well loved and will be sorely missed. He attended Chestnut Hill Academy, graduated from St. Mark’s and Yale. He was a direct descendant of Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Ned loved the arts. He could not resist throwing in a…

Thomas James Walsh, Jr. 2534 Syon Dr. Memphis, TN 38119-7441 twalsh@fordharrison.com 901-335-6770 Spouse(s): Jean McKee Walsh (1969–2016, deceased) Child(ren): Courtney Walsh Marsh (1975); Meredith McKee Walsh (1978) Grandchild(ren): Molly Marsh (2001); Becca Marsh (2004); Amelia Marsh (2007) Education: University of Virginia School of Law (JD 1975) Career: Taught high school 3 years, have practiced law 43 years, last 20+ years with FordHarrison LLP (national labor & employment firm), mostly handling federal appeals Avocations: Baseball, photography,…

Barry Benjamin Walton College: Pierson

Robert Snowden Waples, Jr. 7318 23rd Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117 robin.waples@noaa.gov 206-789-4648 Spouse(s): Paula Jenson (1980) Child(ren): Ryan (1982); Jade (1985) Grandchild(ren): Sonora (2016) Education: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, PhD 1986 Marine Biology Career: Various jobs and travels (1969–1979); PhD (1979–1986); Research scientist (1986–present) Avocations: Travel; biking; beer and wine making College: Berkeley Two contrasting, intertwined themes: agency and chance. Although Marcuse argued that some apparent freedoms are illusory, we nevertheless can be masters…

James Steven Ward College: Trumbull

Douglas Allen Voorhies College: Calhoun

Andrew N. Vorkink 120 Post Road North Hampton, NH 03862 avorkink@gmail.com Spouse(s): Patricia (1970) Child(ren): Rachel (1979); Mark (1982) Grandchild(ren): Agnes (2016) Education: Harvard Law School, JD 1972 Career: Private law practice, Japan, New York 1972–1977; World Bank, DC, Croatia and Turkey 1977–2006; professor: Turkey, U of New Hampshire Law School, Tuck School of Business 2007–present Avocations: Conservation, international law, international development College: Saybrook Yale was a highlight of my life, not least of all…

Gary Gene Vujnovich Date of Death: 7-Feb-2008 College: Davenport (This memorial with a remembrance from Bob Horvitz appeared in the May/June 2008 Class Notes.) Gary Vujnovich died on February 7, 2008. Gary graduated from George Washington University Law School after Yale. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Carpenter, and two children. He was devoted to his family and friends. Bob Horvitz writes: I was part of Gary’s rooming group in Davenport. Gary was modest…

Hal R. Valeche 338 Vizcaya Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 halrv@comcast.net 561-346-7769 Spouse(s): Stephanie Valeche (1989–2016) Child(ren): Claire Elizabeth Valeche (1998) Education: Yale BA 1969, The Wharton School MBA 1983 National Service: US Navy 1969–1975 Career: Navy fighter pilot 6 yrs, Investment Banker 10 years, Business Owner 20 years, City Council and County Commission 12 years Avocations: Skiing, biking, scuba, bridge College: Jonathan Edwards What I find most difficult about writing this is acknowledging…

Frederick B. Utley III 124 Old Harrisville Road | PO Box 390 Dublin, NH 03444 Email: fvnmoore@outlook.com Phone: 646-329-2744 Spouse(s): Valerie G. Utley (1988) Child(ren): Jamahl K. Hanna Education: Harvard Law School (’74), St. John’s College, Cambridge University M.A. (’75) Career: Special Assistant, US Treasury 1981–1982; Partner, Clifford Chance US 23 years; Senior Counsel, CCUS 2011–present Avocations: Hiking; kayaking; conservation College: Pierson

Gregory Simon Vagshenian, MD 114 Crest View Drive TX 78734 512-217-8829 Spouse(s): Athena Child(ren): Erik, Mark Education: Yale BA 1969, University of Pennsylvania MD 1973 National Service: Colonel, US Army, Retired Career: Medical Officer, Psychiatrist College: Silliman

Robert S. Vernon 1607 Glenbrook Ter Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116-5621 bvernon@westminsterschool.org 405-833-4480 Spouse(s): Lissa Vernon (1970 and still married) Child(ren): Rebecca Skarky (1977); Michael Vernon (1981) Grandchild(ren): Kate Skarky (2004); Jack Skarky (2009); Will Skarky (2009); Kevin Vernon (2017) Education: Yale, BA 1969; University of Oklahoma, MEd, 1971 National Service: Teacher Corps, 1969–1971 Career: Teacher, Coach, Division Director, Head since 1977 at Westminster School (OKC) Avocations: Family and work College: Ezra Stiles Having looked back…

Richard Ernest Vestewig College: Saybrook

Robert Philip Vestewig 2734 Arbuckle Houston, TX 77005 bobvest@sbcglobal.net 713-248-5403 Spouse(s): Sally (1972–1982, died); Laurie (1983–1988, divorced); Ellen (1998–present) Child(ren): Lauren (1978); Mary (1986) Grandchild(ren): Rowan (2013); Elizabeth (2016); Matthew (2015-2016, died) Education: Yale, BA Economics, 1969, cum laude Career: Although frowned upon by classmates, a business career (Commercial real estate finance) served me well. Traveled extensively, made some money, had an impact on the industry, live comfortably now. Currently SVP CBRE Capital Markets. Still…

Andy Vickery 5569 Doliver Drive Houston, TX 77056 andy@justiceseekers.com 281-772-9144 Spouse(s): Carol Cuenod Vickery (1993, 25 years and counting) Child(ren): Gina Vickery Ross (1971), Peter Anderson Vickery (1975), Christie Peeler Garella (1983), Marc Lamar Peeler (1987) Grandchild(ren): Leila Grace Ross (2003), Bobby Ross (2007), Oswin Vickery (2010), Vivian Vickery (2014), Brooks Garella (2014), Emmie Garella (2017) Education: University of Georgia, JD 1972 National Service: US Army, 1969–76 (Captain) Career: Trial Lawyer for real people Avocations:…