RE Log Spring 2021

SPRING 2021 Ransom Everglades LOG 57 Ransom Everglades School 1976 REUNION YEAR Class Agents : Beth Kaiser (beth33156@yahoo.com) , Christopher Moore (shotmasterpro@yahoo.com) , Debora Turner (djt_jd4sobe@yahoo. com) Louis Dessaint , see Eric Buermann ’69 Ransom School Alice Greenfield , see Charles Greenfield ’68 Ransom School 1977 Class Agent: Lisa Shaw (LisaShaw@aol.com) Joshua Littlefield writes, “My wife Suzy and I are well, and staying busy, and the dog (our fourth Airedale Terrier) is getting lots of exercise. I continue working for Cisco Systems, where I’ve been for 22 years. I volunteer for MIT admissions interviews and as treasurer for my fraternity house corporation. Like many of my classmates, I’m sure, I haven’t seen two of my children, or my two grandchildren, who live in the West, in over a year, but I’m grateful to have one married son nearby in Boston and part of my COVID bubble. I’m hopefully anticipating many changes for the better in 2021.” Lisa Shaw and her family made good use of the time together during the COVID-19 crisis. They created the Escape Notice Games company and launched a drive-in movie series, which benefits local Alexandria, Va., charities. She writes, “Sheltering at home during the pandemic, we rediscovered card games, board games and puzzles, but we still found ourselves searching for new activities. So, we put our love of in-person escape rooms, mysteries and puzzles to work making games for families to enjoy at home. Our 100% female-powered team ranges in age from 16 to 60. We collaborated for months, creating characters, stories and puzzles and gave the game a handcrafted look by designing and making the game materials. Proudly made in the USA, Have you published a book recently? We want to hear from you! In future issues of the RE Log, we will feature alumni authors’ recent work. alumni CALL FOR AUTHORS Write to us: classnotes @ransomeverglades.org our at-home escape room mystery games offer challenging and cooperative fun for 2 to 6 players. Travel back in time to 1923 as passengers aboard the RMS Aquitania. Sift through maps, photographs, vintage books and other interactive clues to rescue a priceless jewel of antiquity. Escape Notice Games was featured in Alexandria Living magazine. Company Founders are Lisa Shaw; Kate Shaw Patterson ’83 (sister); Sophia Hill (daughter); Charlotte Hill (daughter); and Isabel Shaw and Audrey Shaw (daughters of Scott Shaw ’78 ).” The Alexandria Drive-In Movie Series ran from October to December. Together with local partners, over $125,000 was raised for local charities. Local businesses were employed to run the event. Local families had a great time filling their cars with kids and others in their COVID-19 pods for safe, fun evenings out-of-doors. What started out as a simple idea turned into a huge effort with city permits, sponsors, a command center, first aid, parking support, portable toilets, security, 30+ volunteers, and more to support 400-500 guests each night. A learning experience for sure! Photographed below is one of the movie-goers in his own car.