RE Log Spring 2018

50 Ransom Everglades LOG SPRING 2018 Class Notes Board, provides insight and recommenda- tions to the Village of Key Biscayne that will foster the development and mainte- nance of quality athletic programs offered to the youth of Key Biscayne. We also provide fun fitness training for children ages 7-12. Please give a shout out to Doc [Crabtree], and may he continue to coach cross country at RE ‘forever.’” Paul was re- cently featured in Key Biscayne’s Islander News for his attempt to bring a track and field program to children on Key Biscayne. Zuccarini, a national champion sprint tri- athlete and former high school decathlete, began offering an afterschool program to children at the Key Biscayne K-8 Center on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays in January. Zuccarini told the newspaper he would focus on eight of the 10 decathlon events: the 100-, 400- and 1,500-meter runs; the hurdles, long jump, high jump, shotput and discus. “Every child is not go- ing to be the fastest,” he said. “It’s going to give them an opportunity to do something new and learn a skill that improves their coordination.” 1981 Andrew Ansin writes, “The Ansin family is grateful for our heath and time together. We had a great winter break in Vegas, not losing too much $$ and enjoying wonderful shows. Top wishes for 2018 are for success for Ransom Everglades as it incorporates the La Brisa property into the Upper School, commencement of STEM Center construction and a smooth transition for me to chair of the RE Board of Trustees.” Tamara Marks Leppo writes, “Just sent my twin boys off to college this fall – and they are adjusting very well. My husband Michael and I will celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary this year, which is hard to believe. Things are good. I cur- rently work for SkyBitz, which brings IoT technology to an industry that previously has not taken advantage of technology to improve its service and manage its risk. I am focusing on the trucking industry which I LOVE and am responsible for the Southeast of the U.S. I will be re-locating as soon as we can sell the house in N.J. – and most likely move to the Jacksonville area. I am REALLY looking forward to getting closer to RE classmates and alums in the area. It has been a long, long time. Would love to hear from any former class- mates or schoolmates from RE!” 1983 Carles (Bill) Bailey writes, “I have embarked on an encore career, finally put- ting to use a master’s degree in journalism earned 20 years ago. After almost 30 years in commercial real estate, I now work for Hanley-Wood, a marketing and data analytics company serving the home- building industry. I am a consultant in the Metrostudy subsidiary responsible for market studies and news articles. My wife and I are soon to be empty-nesters. Our oldest son graduated from Palmer (closer to home) entered the Honors College at UCF and is majoring in computer science. Our second son will graduate this year, and we’ve yet to learn where he will go to college, though he’s eyeing the northeast. We enjoy seeing old friends, making new ones, and dabbling in politics.” 1984 Marcelo Fernandes won a seat on the Coconut Grove Village Council in November 2017 and was appointed chair of the council by his peers. Marcelo has been working with W. Tucker Gibbs ’72 , previously his teacher at RE’s Middle School, who is now a prominent zoning attorney and longtime Grove resident. As a developer, Marcelo built many projects in the area and stated his commitment to controlled and sustainable development in Coconut Grove. Marcelo, the owner and founder of Grove Properties, wanted the opportunity to give back to his hometown through public service. “As a member of the Coconut Grove Village Council, I want to continue to support all of the Grove 2030’s initiatives,” he said. “Let’s bring affordability to housing in the Grove in terms of both homeownership and rentals, while encouraging and nurturing busi- ness growth in order to support residents and local businesses.” In addition to housing and business growth, Marcelo is an advocate for changes to the NCD (Neighborhood Conservation District) regulations and sustainable new develop- ments. Marcelo will also encourage youth programs by using more resources avail- able in the Grove by creating partnerships with local schools, organizations, busi- nesses, and clubs. Fernandes created the GP Cares program at Grove Properties, which donates a minimum of $300 to local charities at each closing. Marcelo also co-founded ARC+, non-profit architectural resource collaborative with the FIU School of Architecture to educate and encourage students on sustainable building concepts. “As a Grove resident, business owner, and graduate of Ransom Everglades, I live, work, and play in our distinguished village. We need to focus on environmen- tal sustainability, attainable housing, and reasonable new developments,” he said.