1989 Class Notes for 2019
Blue Class of 1989
It seems so appropriate to be writing this on St. Patrick’s Day. Oh, the memories! How quickly 30 years has passed.
The first to check in was Deborah D’Souza Vazarani who is also finding it hard to believe it has been 30 years since we congregated in the Marble Corridor. Deb said Trinity continues to be part of her life and she is so glad. Like many of us, she is grateful Facebook provides us an opportunity to keep in touch with each other. Being in the DC area she gets to see Maureen Blum, Sylvia Hernandez Montgomery, Maggie Boys, and Laura Shea Ciavarella a fair amount. Deb has also been fortunate to see Kellyanne Fitzpatrick Conway, Julie Evans and Marguerite Kirst over the course of the year, as well as, Pam Delaney the year before.
With reunion coming up – Deb and Ash are hosting a reunion party at their home on June 1st and everyone coming in town for the reunion is welcome to join them.
It is always a joy to hear from Anne Rubery Moran who reports all is well with her family. Anne is still an elementary school counselor in Maryland. She has been at the same school for 26 years! Thomas (26) and Maggie (22) are both working but living at home. Eileen (8) is in third grade, and very busy. Mike and Anne will be married 30 years in July. Mike, Eileen, and Anne are looking forward to a cruise to celebrate.
Barbara Wagner reported that 2019 will be a year of major life changes for her. After 15 years in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband Josh and stepsons Jacob and Beau, they are moving to the East Coast. Barbara recently took a job as the SVP of Merchandising with Talbots in Hingham, MA. They will be relocating to the South Shore of Boston area and are so excited for the ocean and lob-stah! Beau will be starting his first year of college at the end of August in either Colorado or Minnesota. Jacob is still enjoying the Pacific Northwest. Her sister Mary Pat‘s (‘85) daughter Alyse just “matched” for her residency at her first choice…Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ where she wants to be an emergency room doctor. They are super proud of Alyse and Barbara wishes her sister could be here to celebrate with her. Angels were looking down on Alyse for sure. Josh and Barbara would love some visitors from all the NE Trin-i-trons, so please let them know if you are in the area.
Maggie Boys Hovell teaching her son Wyatt the very important art of sitting at a café in Paris
It is always wonderful to hear from Maggie Boys. She and Wyatt are doing well. She took Wyatt on his first European vacation in 2018 and it was fantastic. Maggie kept thinking about Dr. Kinnard and everything we learned in Western Civilization as she showed him London, Paris, Naples and Rome. One of the highlights of the trip was taking the Eurostar from London to Paris.
From left to right: Barbara Mooney Reinhard, Lynn Mcdermott Schasiepen ’88, Maggie
Boys, Brent Schasiepen, Wyatt Glennon, Bennett Schasiepen and Chip Reinhard
Maggie is lucky that whenever she travels to New York for work, she stays with Barbara Mooney Reinhard and gets to play trains with her son Chip. Barbara brought the whole family to DC last summer and they got Lynn McDermott Schasiepen to come in from Annapolis with her family and they toured DC.
Mags also started a new job as Senior Director of Events at Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT). It is a non-profit women’s leadership organization. She just started in February and is thrilled to be working somewhere new, meeting new people and stretching her skills. It was terrifying to look for a new job after being at FINRA for 18 years, but Maggie reported it was all worth it. One of the best things about Maggie’s life these days is Stuart Hovell. They have been together for five years now and she says, “It’s the best!” In September, they went to Upstate New York to listen to music, see waterfalls and drink wine.
Maggie and Stuart Hovell – Taughannock State Park, New York
On New Year’s Day, Maggie went to an open house hosted by Maureen Blum. She said it was a great time to see to see Deborah D’Souza Vazarani, Gretchen Romwebber Bukowski ’88, James Granowski (Suzanne Melley Granowski’s husband) and Kellyanne Fitzpatrick Conway.
I also heard from Kate Moore Patton and Tricia Callahan. Both reported they are doing well and send their best.
I am writing this from Ohio as my daughter Rebecca keeps asking, “Why is it snowing if it’s Spring Break?” Excellent question.
We took a cruise in July. It was a much-needed get away and treasured family time with all three of our kids. Sarah is enjoying her second year at Miami University and is working as a Resident Assistant, as well as an intern with an education non-profit. I am so proud of her strength and courage, and love how she jumps in and takes advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. She was also smart enough to secure a work trip to Orlando which perfectly coincides with her spring break! Genius!
Becca is a sophomore in high school and is our actress. She recently performed in “Letters from Sala” and was honored to be inducted into the International Thespian Society. Whether performing on stage or working behind the scenes doing a brilliant job with costumes and make-up, she enjoys every minute of it. And, much to Alex’s objection, she constantly sings show tunes. She also recently got her license and is enjoying her new-found independence.
It is hard to believe Tim and I have another senior, but Alex will be graduating in May. He got into all the colleges to which he applied but is still waiting to hear from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy before making a decision. His dream has always been to go into the military either via an academy or ROTC. However, he contracted a horrible, cornea melting infection in November which threatened his vision. We are forever grateful to God and the amazing team of medical professionals at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center who worked aggressively to save his vision. Unfortunately, there was some permanent damage and we are still waiting for word from the Department of Defense to see if his vision meets their standards. Alex has been so strong through this entire ordeal and we know things will turn out as they are meant to be.
2Eyes.JustDrive received it’s 501C3 status this year and Sarah and I continue to work to bring awareness to the growing problem of distracted driving in our country and around the world. We are heartbroken by the stories people from around the world share with us regarding how distracted driving has impacted their lives. We are also inspired by their conviction to join the fight and help spare another family the heartbreak of losing a loved one to distracted driving. Please my Trinity sisters, put your phones down while driving and encourage your family and loved ones to do the same. It truly does just take a second for things to go terribly wrong. Please take a minute to like our Facebook page.
As for Tim and me, we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year. We are still working on our silver jubilee plans, but I know it will be fun.
Thank you to everyone who sent updates for this year. It is appreciated.
May 2019 bring you many blessings and fabulous adventures. Take time to enjoy the things in life that really matter and to tell those near and dear to you how much they mean to you.
Until next year-
Kathleen Sevilla Strack