September Class Notes

 

Michael Baker ’61, business man, chef and author, adds to his resume – he’s now a playwright! On September 19 Arc Stages, formerly the Chappaqua Drama Group in conjunction with The New Castle and Ossining Historical Societies, presented a new play written by Michael, titled “In Defense of the Turkey Trot.” The play recreates a momentous trial of 1912 that took place in Millwood, New York, where Stuart Baker, Michael’s grandfather, defended a young eighteen year old woman named Grace Williams, who had been arrested for dancing the Turkey Trot and singing “Everybody is Doing It". Click here to read more or watch an interview with Michael.

 

Bobby Akin ’83 and his family were featured in July’s edition of bon appétit in an article entitled A Star Spangled 4th by the Shore. Andrew Knowlton writes about the Akin’s family tradition for the fourth of July held at their house in Montauk. To read more and learn about recipes the Aki’s cook up, click here. 

Howard Nowes ’84 was recently mentioned in the August issue of Architectural Digest. Architectural Digest showcases designers whose rich interiors juxtapose classical and modern design elements. Click here for more information about Howard Nowes Ancient Art.

Eugene Jarecki ’87 was among an all-star line up of documentarians who filmed Steven D. Levitt’s book FREAKONOMICS, opening October 1. For movie website, click here.

Coach Pick spent some time this summer in Washington, D.C. with Shawn Lyons ’95, his wife Susan, and sons Patrick and Thomas. Shawn is presently an Assistant Principal at Pinebrook Elementary School in Aldie, VA.

Will Guidara ’97, general manager of Manhattan’s Eleven Madison Park, one of the world’s best 50 restaurants, was featured in the New York Times for his work in helping transform this Danny Meyer's restaurant. For story, click here.

Eric Pavony ’97 was recently featured in The New York Times article “How We Roll.” The article covers Eric’s success in starting up his bar Full Circle in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which is devoted to the past time favorite game of skee-ball. Read more here.

Johnny Hirsch ’99 will be performing live on Saturday, November 13th at 8:00 PM at the Cape May Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ.

Anjelique Parnell ’10 was featured by Cornell University in “Women’s Track Brings Strong Recruiting Class”