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Reed Black '65 and Louis Roller '62 still get together regularly
to ride bicycles. Reed has also taken several trips, along
with brother Don Thomson, to Morocco and Spain.
Lawrence Gray '66 is a full Professor of
Political Science at John Cabot University in Rome. Lawrence
unfortunately had to transfer from B.U. before graduating, but went
on to attend Tulane University and later The Johns Hopkins
University where he earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in International
Economics. He has been living in Italy a majority of his life
where he has remained active in economic and political consulting
for both the Italians and the United States. For several
years, Lawrence was the Executive Director of the the Commission on
Cultural Exchange between the U.S. and Italy (the Fulbright
Commission). Wow - quite a résumé!
Ronald Harvey '63 has now retired and
spends his free time on the golf course.
James Houston Turner's '69 recent U.S. book
launch for his latest novel, The Identity Factor, was the
first author event to ever be featured at the presitigious "G'day
USA" fesitivites in L.A., which last year honored Russell Crowe and
Australia's "Crocodile Hunter," the late Steve Irwin. Now
living in Adelaide, South Australia, James will be a featured
breakfast speaker in May at the NAFSA convention in Washington DC.
Last year's guest from Adelaide was astronaut Andy Thomas.
Don Rogers '69 recently returned from a
great trip to Australia where he went to visit his son and
daughter-in-law who are living there for a year on business.
Don now celebrates six grandchildren between two and eight years
old.
C. James McCurry '63 is now semi-retired
from Blue Cross & Blue Shield. He is now busy spending his
time trying to keep up with the kids and is expecting his first
grandchild in March 2008! Paul "Full Moon" Joiner - if you
read this - he says that he is waiting on a phone call for you two
to head to the Ozarks to do some fishing. No excuses!
Roger Underwood '65 is retired and living
the good life in Florida with his wife of over 25 years, Brenda.
The happy couple still enjoys traveling extensively, their five
grandchildren and frequenting Disneyworld.
Paul Joiner '63 recently retired from 38
years of teaching and administration - sounds like a well deserved
break! He now spends his time trying to keep up with sports
with his five grandsons.
James
Houston Turner '69 reports that after 30
years, "The Identity Factor" is finally available on Amazon.com
and corks are popping Down Under!
Murray Blackwelder '69 recently wrapped up
a $1.7 billion national campaign for Purdue in June of 2007.
As a Senior V.P. for Advancement at the University, he says that he
was fortunate to work with a national campaign committee of 55
alumni in order to make the seven year effort a huge success.
Very impressive!
Bud Spear '61, who retired five years ago
from Penn State University, has settled in on six months living in
Nova Scotia and six months in Green Valley, AZ. He and his
wife Nancy (Boudrot, Baker Alpha Chi '62) also celebrated the
arrival of their sixth grandchild in September of 2007.
Richard McDowell
'60 is enjoying retirement in New Mexico where golf rules
supreme. He has also picked up the guitar again and is even
playing in a couple of Bluegrass bands!
James
Houston Turner '69 recently completed "The Identity Factor," his
third novel. It is a geopolitical thriller
described as "one hell of a ride" by film
productive executive Ty Warren (Gladiator,
The Mummy). He is also one step
closer to seeing his feature film script for
"Big John" make it to production.
Congratulations on all your success, James!
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