Class Notes

Cato Kemmler 1989

6.19.13

Caya Charlotte was born at 4:56 am on June 4^th, only five hours after I returned from a Depeche Mode concert. She already has great timing and consideration for the schedule of her father. Birgit and I are delighted to have this wonderful addition to our lives. The morning she was born was the first day in two weeks that it actually stopped raining and we have had nonstop sunshine ever since.
Memphis, TN Event

6.18.13

On June 2, Morgan Warth '05 and Louisa Peyronnin '05 joined Development Associate Carlisle Rankin '04 at Memphis Pizza Cafe.
Nashville, TN Event

6.17.13

Bill Coke '50, Mary and Gudger Nichols '60, and current parent Donna Ivanov joined Development Associate Carlisle Rankin for lunch at Sunset Grill on June 6.
Anna Hall-Evans 1980

6.14.13

Anna writes: "I stopped in for a quick tour last summer while on a cross country trip with my son, Max. The school looks more beautiful than ever. Great to be flooded with memories--and to say hello to Sue Maggart!"
Pete Litton 1956

6.10.13

Pete and Martha Litton just moved from Bristol, VA to Black Mountain, NC – just down the road from Asheville. He writes, “We are slowly getting settled in to our new (to us) home.
Gibb Teel 1995

6.10.13

After 12 successful years as the National Sales Manager for Dream Maker Spas, Gibb Teel, 36, of Orlando, FL is announcing that on June 30th, 2013 he will be pursuing a lifetime goal of establishing his own business. Having recently formed Teel Marketing Solutions, Gibb will be providing representation for various manufacturers within the pool and spa industry, covering the southern part of the US from Texas to the Carolinas. Teel Marketing will continue to represent Dream Maker Spas and Sunrise Spas while providing consulting services to both groups.
Eliza Paul 2004

6.10.13

Eliza writes: "Hi everybody! After four years of living and working for the American Red Cross in Washington, DC, I'm now pursuing my Masters of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, where I'm focusing on food and nutrition in international emergencies. I'm spending the summer in between my two years of grad school in Nairobi, Kenya interning with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization - Somalia. I'm looking forward to getting home to Asheville for some down time with the family at the end of the summer. Hope everyone's well!"
Karla Jacobson Gay 1984

5.28.13

Karla writes that she is a Conference Planner living in Fletcher, NC with husband and two middle school girls. "I Have finally become a soccer mom and not sure what to do with such a title!"
John Fletcher 1988

5.23.13

John and his local boutique lumber business, Pisgah Hardwood, were featured as the cover story of the May/June issue of Capital at Play magazine. Pisgah Hardwood was founded in 1993 as lumber manufacturing business, but the operation has evolved more towards forest and land management. His firm assisted in the felling of timber that will be showcased at Sierra Nevada Brewery’s East Coast facility outside of Asheville. The story runs from pages 18-28. Click here for the full article.
David Pless 2009

5.21.13

Congratulations to David Pless, who just received his second consecutive Bates Male Athlete of the year Award on May 19!