RE Log - Fall 2023

FALL 2023 Ransom Everglades LOG 63 service mindset forged early on at RE.” If you want to learn more about what Eric is up to, visit SpiritofAmerica.org , and for Bev, check out MediaPredict.com . Photo above: Eric Hermelee and Bev Carter in the Diablo Mountains of California Eric Hermelee briefs attendees on Spirit of America’s role supporting American and allied interests in Ukraine Kimberly (Gray) Mendelson has been appointed to the Ransom Everglades Board of Trustees. See story on page 79. 1986 Class Ambassadors: Pam Pennell Kelly (pamela@kellyart.com) , Lissette Suarez Stancioff (lissettestancioff@gmail.com ) David Clark , see 1997 and Elena Ramirez ’88 Rosie Prohías Driscoll , a poet and educator, didn’t become serious about writing poetry until her late 30s. Her first book was released a year ago. As part of RE’s celebration of National Poetry Month, Rosie returned to campus to let students know that if she could write po- etry, they could, too. See story on page 30. Matt Marcus writes, “I recently celebrated the ninth visit to my classmates.com profile! There are probably too many people to recognize for the notable milestone in this short space, but suffice it to say, the April Reunion Weekend certainly played a significant role in the uptick in profile traffic. It was great seeing alums and friends during the celebration. I can only hope I remain grounded and humble as the next reunion approaches and the number of profile visits grow. Not to be overly maudlin or nostalgic, but this reflection evokes the poignant words of a revered alum, ‘Old classmates never die, they just fade away.’ I look forward to seeing everyone soon! Go Raiders!!” (Photographed above with Tania Dominguez ’87 and Andy Schine ’87 , and below with David Clark , Interim Head of the Upper School at RE. 1987 Please consider becoming a class ambassador. Chris Beach , see Elizabeth Beach, In Loving Memory Paige Bressler toured the historic district in Charleston, S.C., with RE Director of Advancement Melanie Hoffmann. Paige is an accounting professor at the College of Charleston. L-R: Melanie Hoffmann and Paige Bressler Andy Schine writes, “Super fun to see so many friends in April at the reunion and celebration of life for Bill Shandor ’80 . Coming home to Miami is always a treat. Give me a shout out if you are ever in the Bay Area. It would be so fun to connect.” Peter Ratzan and Nancy (Eckel) Foushee attended the Higher Education Consultants Association Annual Confer- ence outside Washington, D.C., in June 2023. 1988 Class Ambassadors: Heidi Howard Tandy (heidi8@gmail.com) , Cornelia Taudt-Ehrling (ctehrling@gmail.com) Christina Proenza-Coles , see page 28 Elena Ramirez, visiting from Vermont, and her mother, Janice, stopped by La Brisa at the upper school for a visit with Vicki Carbonell Williamson, Direc- tor of Alumni Engagement, and David Clark ’86, COO and Interim Head of the Upper School.