RE LOG Fall 2024

70 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2024 Class Notes Patty Rua, see 1982 1979 Class Ambassadors: Lorraine Dan (grnddesign@gmail.com ), Anthony Rolle (aarolle71@gmail.com ), Natalie Ross (Nathross@aol.com ) Lolly Anderson , see 1982 Debby Bussel , see 1982 Natalie Ross Dickstein , see 1978 Jon Fink , see 1978 Carson “Cardy” Good was appointed to the Florida Board of Governors for the State University System by Governor Ron DeSantis in May. The governor re-appointed him to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority in 2022. Good has also served on the Economic Transition Committee, as Chairman of the Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission and has been a member of the board of Orange County Parks and Recreation. John Shubin , see 1976 Brad West , see 1978 Class of 1979 alumni enjoyed their 45th reunion at La Brisa during Alumni Weekend 2024; see photo below. L-R: Head of School Rachel Rodriguez, former board chair Jeff Miller, Anthony Rolle , Darlene Rolle and Jon Fink 1980 Class Ambassadors: Clarence Cryer (mrcryer@aol.com ), Maggie Pearson (mpearson@ransomeverglades.org ) A fabulous time was had by all when the Class of 1980 celebrated (early) its 45th reunion during Alumni Weekend 2024. Ann Goodman , see 1982 Arden Magoon Karson , see 1978 1981 Class Ambassador: Lisa Landy (llandy420@gmail.com ) David Bloom , see 1982 Ricky Cava , see 1982 Lisa Landy says, “Hi Class of ’81. It was time for the annual Alex/Tammy/ Lisa family trip although, unfortunately, without Alex this year. Here is the group in Paris, and as of 2022 the group includes two additional RE grads: Gwen Howland ’19 and Jarrett Howland ’22. Alex promises to make it next year. Hope everyone enjoyed their summer.” Geoff McKee , see 1982 1982 Class Ambassadors: Dave Bricker (dave@davebricker.com ), Jennifer Keedy (jenwired@gmail.com ), Renu Mody (Miamieye@aol.com ) Dave Bricker has launched Speakipedia. com , a comprehensive resource for speakers, writers, storytellers, authors and influencers. The site contains over 500 pages of useful content and hundreds of videos, and there’s an accompanying YouTube channel and podcast. RE alumni of all ages came together to celebrate the 60th birthday of Renu Mody last summer. L-R: Ricky Cava ’81, Christine Keedy- Brown ’24, Jennifer Keedy, Geoff McKee ’81, Ann Goodman ’80, Heidi Ober ’83, Linda Coudriet Landsman, Renu Mody, Lolly Anderson ’79, Amanda Rolle ’12, John Flickinger ’74, Debby Bussel ’79, Patty Rua ’78 and David Bloom ’81 1983 Class Ambassadors: Bill Bailey (bill@baileyrealestateconsulting.com ), Scott Tornek ( scott@sosmart.com) Diane Adkins , see In Loving Memory Heidi Ober , see 1982 Scott Tornek recently moved back to Miami Beach after 20 years in the northeast. He spent the past seven years starting up and scaling a business within Penn Medicine, commercializing a research-based, tech-enabled community health worker model. The company was spun off this past year. He is currently working with innovators and investors in the healthcare space across the country and abroad, helping them grow. He has enjoyed reconnecting with many of his Ransom Everglades classmates in South Florida and looks forward to spending time at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club.