RE Log Fall 2016

62 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2016 Additional Notes George Kasyan celebrated his 70th birthday this past summer with close fam- ily and friends. Pictured are John Lewis, Ginny Onorati, George Kasyan, Jackie Collaso, Greg Siegler and Alina Mendoza. Sandra (Nino) Lacayo married Freddy Lacayo on July 2, 2016. They have four children. Sandy’s are Sebastian (U.S. Army) and the nine-year-old boy her husband is holding in the photo. Freddy’s children are Isabella, five, and Isaiah, nine. The ceremony and reception took place in Doral. Sandy’s son Sebastian walked her down the aisle in his blues uniform. It was a very special day! Cristel Marin and Jerry Exum continue to enjoy ballroom dance. They partici- pated in a show on August 20, gracefully sweeping across the dance floor entertain- ing guests. Former RE colleagues Jackie Collaso and Carmen Shershin were in attendance. James McCrink presented his paper, “The Dynamics of Resistance: Michelle Cliff’s ‘No Telephone to Heaven’” at the 14th Annual South Florida Latin America and Caribbean Studies Graduate Student Conference on April 22, 2016. The event was co-hosted by the University of Miami, Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University. McCrink also took part in a panel discussing renditions of film and literature in Latin America and the Caribbean. Monique Regis celebrated the success of her cousin Brianna Rollins, a native Miamian who claimed the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles in Rio de Janeiro this summer. Matt Stock was one of 33 artists from across the United States chosen by the Department of the Interior to represent the National Parks for their Centennial an- niversary in a year-long display. You can see Matt’s image from Biscayne National Park if you are traveling through the Atlanta Airport; the photo is in Terminal T North, around T-13. Vicki Carbonell Williamson ’88, see Class of 1988 In Loving Memory Harriet Brown Grinnell, a former faculty member, died on June 13, 2016. Mrs. Grinnell taught at Everglades School for Girls and Ransom Everglades for a number of years and her three daughters – Sara Grinnell Smith ’69, Barbara Grinnell ’68 and Sue Grinnell Baskin ’67 – graduated from Everglades. She be- gan her career teaching history, geography and government, and soon switched to English. She was pleased that a middle- school writing award was named after her, and was surprised to learn that it was still being given a few years ago. Ransom Everglades was an important part of her life and her daughters remain grateful for her years at the school. Warren Matthew Sands ’80 was born on June 30, 1962, and was the son of Dorothy Sands. Warren was a Miami native and extremely industrious at an early age. Warren became a successful businessman and was responsible for the construction and operation of numerous fuel stations located between the Florida Keys and Central Florida. Although his work ethic was seconded by none, Warren always found the time to spend with his family. Warren had an immense passion for fishing and hunting, which he shared with his family. Warren was always the happiest when he was either offshore sail fishing or in the woods hunting. Along the way, Warren made many friends who loved and respected him. Warren was always available and willing to help any friend in need. On August 4, 2016, Warren passed away. He is survived by his wife Janice Sands and his two sons Curtis Sands and Charles “Doc” Sands. Stephen Willard Ragsdale Shaw ’64 (January 16, 1945 - June 18, 2016) of Stuart, Fla., passed away from heart fail- ure while vacationing in California. Steve was born to Marie Ragsdale Shaw and Harry Lee Shaw of South Carolina and raised in Larchmont, N.Y. He attended Orme School, Mayer, Ariz., and graduated high school from the Ransom School. He received a BA from The College of William and Mary, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He received an MBA from Loyola University in Baltimore, Md. Steve also attended the New York School of Finance and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Steve began his career in Baltimore before moving to Stuart in 1983 with Wilmington Trust as Chief Investment Officer. He later retired from Northern Trust. Steve touched many lives with his calm, generous and thought- ful demeanor and his strong work ethic. He loved history, all things Civil War and WWII, sailing, and was a life-long scuba diver, exploring globally. Steve served his community in several nonprofits and was active in many organizations. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Ned. Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary-Jim Shaw of Stuart; and his two children, Stephen Stovall Shaw of Marathon, Fla., and Lee-Berkeley Shaw of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by his brother, Harry (Berta) of Bellevue, Wash.; stepmother, Jocelyn of Fairfield,