Baldwin School - Alumni - News from classes 1975-1979

Andrea Calem '75 (June 2008) - I'm a labor and employment lawyer, practicing in Washington, D.C. Married with two kids.

Victoria Leone Smith '75 (June 2008) - Before I say anything, I must say that the years I spent at Baldwin prepared me well for the exciting life that I have been able to lead. Baldwin not only prepared us for future educational opportunities, it prepared us for leadership and developed our creativity. More than anything, Baldwin empowered us. Being such a small school, if we wanted a Yearbook, we had to be on the Yearbook committee. If we wanted a Student Council, we had to run as Officers. The same went for all our sports teams. They couldn't exist if we didn't show up for practice. In turn, I have learned the value of empowering others and it has directed my career and my life. Thank you Baldwin! Education/Experience:Master's Degree in Instructional Design Technology with Specialization in Military, Government & Corporate Training Development.BS in Education and certified in English for Second Language Speakers (ESL)
Social/Volunteer Organizations: Boy Scout Leader- 3 years, Girl Scout leader- 11 years, Student Council Sponsor- 4 years, Youth Crime Watch of America Sponsor- 3 years, Community Science Fair Chair- 4 years, Yearbook Sponsor- 2 years, School Newspaper Sponsor- 3 years, Humane Society- Foster Family
Theater Usher- 8 years.

Luis Salomon '76 (June 2008) - Although I was part of the class of '76, I left Baldwin after the end of my junior year. I am currently a Vice President at a national aviation consulting firm headquartered in Naples, FL. Our firm provides senior level consulting services to airline, airport, and non-aviation clients throughout the country. Education/Experience: B.S. in Architecture, University of Michigan. M.Arch. Management Option, University of Illinois.

Vicky Leone Smith (June 2008) Mini Baldwin Reunion in Miami at Jack Levy’s house. We had a blast! Jack and Joe actually played guitar and we all had Puerto Rican food. As you can see, we’ve changed a little.

Parnes Cartwright ‘76, Luis Salomon ‘76, Jack Levy ‘76, Muriel Moregola (Ruiz)‘75, Vicky Leone (Smith)‘75, Joe Olozaga ‘76, & Joe Del Cueto ‘75.

Joe T. Olozaga ‘76 (June 2008) I been living in Miami Florida since 1993. I have a daughter that’s 28 years old and 2 grandsons. I married in 1977 to Donna Brown we met in PR she went to Commonwealth High School. Later we divorced and I have not remarried since. Attending Baldwin School was a great experience. I made a lot of good friends who I still keep in contact with to this day.
Education/Experience
Bachelors University of South Carolina - Business Administration
Ass. Degree Greenville Tech

Leslie A. Figueroa ‘77 (June 2008) Hi to all my Baldwin friends who I've lost touch with! Quite a few years ago, I was in touch with Ron Tuchin, Class of 78 (I believe), he had most peoples email addresses. Regretfully, I lost everyone’s address from a computer crash. I am in touch with Cathy Hernandez, Class of 78, still good friends! Looking forward to hearing from anyone! Always remember my old Baldwin Days, nothing like it! Amazing that it’s been 30 years already, yikes!!! Hugs to everyone.

Jeff Braswell (former teacher) (June 2008) Greetings, one and all:
For what it is worth, I was the first male teacher at the Baldwin School, from 1970-1973, teaching mathematics and music for grades 7-10.
I have recently been in touch with Jeff Klein and Ed Walters, both of whom arrived in 1971.
Education/Experience
B.A. History, Princeton University 1970

Sergio Perez ’79 (March 2008) happily married for 20 years with 2 sons. We are an expat family having lived in 3 states in the US as well as Brazil and Indonesia. I have had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Latin America, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Yolanda Quesada Viramontes ’77 (November 2007) I have three incredible children…one is actually an adult now. Jeremy is 27 years old and is a theatrical actor, Writer and Drama teacher. He is the son of Cary Watkins, class of 1978. Jeremy is the spitting image of his dad!!! My two other children are Daniel 13 and Sarah 11, both very bright students and all of them are the loves of my life! I live in Southern California still and have and will always be a Californian. Life is good! I have the one same belief; life is too short so “LIVE, LOVE and LAUGH.” I am sorry to hear about Mike Goggins, my brother Bernie (class of 1976) was a good friend of his. We had some really great times hanging out in Dorado del Mar. Football games on the golf course, the club pool, going to San Juan dancing, hanging our in Bernie’s room and of course pizza at the 19 th hole! I would love to hear from any alumni. Please write to me at viramontes05@yahoo.com.

Joyce Carter Moore (would've been '76) - (Aug. 2007): I attended Baldwin School (8th grade) in 1971-1972. At that time, the highest grade level in the school was the 9th grade. Baldwin was adding a grade a year until it reached the 12th grade. I was a cheerleader and Ms. Levy was our advisor. I took yoga with Jessica Braswell (my daughter, Jessica, is named for this gentle lady). Her husband, Jeff Braswell taught me algebra. Mrs. Builder was my English teacher. Ed Walters taught me science and psychology. Jeff Klein and Rick Figueroa were my PE teachers. Mrs. Darmanin taught me social studies and sex education. Even though I was at Baldwin for only a year, the time there had a great influence on my life. The faculty there encouraged me to grow and not to accept limitations based on my age or my grade level. Their support helped me to gain the confidence to try new things and to expect to succeed.

I married right after high school and did not return to college until 1992. I studied computer science and computer engineering. I currently work for a software vendor called Misys Healthcare Systems as an implementation specialist. I have had several career paths. I stayed at home with my 3 kids until my youngest was about 3. I have worked as a claims processor for a major insurance carrier, I administered the medical contract for the United States Secret Service, I have worked for physician offices, owned my own revenue cycle consulting business and now I finally have my traveling job. I am on the road (or flying) about every week to a new client site.

I don't really have time to volunteer these days but in the past have volunteered for the Red Cross and for church activities. I was actively involved with a divorce/separated support group for the last couple of years when I was living in Raleigh, NC. I just relocated to the Seattle, WA area about a month ago and with my work schedule, have not really had time to become involved with any social or volunteer organizations in this area.

Lavoy Carter (would've been '77) - (Aug. 2007): I attended Baldwin School in 7th grade (1971-72). Although I didn't graduate from Baldwin, some of my best memories of Puerto Rico revolve around my experiences there. Jeff Braswell was my homeroom teacher - it seems like most of the teachers were 'hippies' back then. It was a wonderful year!

I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Journalism. After five years of working in radio and television, I made the jump to education. I taught French and Spanish at a private school on John's Island, SC and later earned my Masters degree in education from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.

Steve McIldowie last year attended 1978, would have graduated 1979 (May 2007) I attended Baldwin from 1975 (freshman year) to 1978 (junior year) then moved back to Connecticut for my senior year. I was saddened to hear that Mike Goggins had passed away. It has been so long since I have had any contact with any of my classmates from Baldwin. If any of you are reading this, please feel free to email me at: (treasuressol@sbcglobal.net). I have been married since 1999. I owned my own delicatessen from 1998 through 2005. Now, I own my own eBay business called Treasures Sold Online. I provide the service of selling items on eBay for the general public.

Kathy Leone ’77 (April 2007) Still the same, active. Trying to leave the cold state of Illinois. (Kathy is currently Fitness Director for the Del Webb Sun City)

Luis Salomon (April 2007) would have graduated with the class of 1976. “I am vice president for a national consulting firm based in Naples, Florida. The firm provides a wide array of services to airlines and airports throughout North America. I have been married since 1986; have a daughter who attends Auburn University, and a son who is still in high school. I attended Baldwin my sophomore and junior year before moving back to Chicago.

Joe Olozaga ’76 (April 2007) “After graduating from college I went into the automobile business in South Carolina. I moved to Miami, Florida in 1994 and started working in the real estate business. I have a daughter from a previous marriage and 2 grandsons ages 1 and 6. Hello to all my dear Baldwin classmates.

Evelio Otero ’78 (April 2007) I am in charge of International Engagement planning for al Special Operations efforts with foreign countries in support of the GWOT. Prior to this I was in charge of coalition development for HQ US Central Command. I have given University lectures at Duke University, Universidad Mendez Pelayo in Santander, Spain, Royal Canadian College, Iowa State University, and to the NATO parliament. I have written for military journals on coalition development as requirement for next generation warfare. I also became the spokesman for HQ US Central Command during Afghanistan and Iraq operations for the worldwide Spanish media as well as drafting and leading combat plans and deployment of all intelligence assets in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Anke Meyer (Tracy) ’76 (April 2007) Having just returned from my 25th wedding anniversary vacation, I received an email from Jack Lee telling about the Baldwin website. It’s always great to get a blast from the past and would love to get together and see everyone again. After graduating from Baldwin, I attended Rider University (and the University of Madrid for one year). After graduation, I immediately started working for Merck and have been there ever since. Along the way I got married and had two wonderful kids. My son is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh (and he is the school mascot – the Panther), and my daughter is a freshman at the University of Delaware. It’s hard to believe we are empty nesters already, but we are healthy and enjoying life as a couple again.

Jack Levy ’76 (March 2007) After graduating in 76, I worked in my family’s business and went to school nights until 1987 when I moved to Florida. In 1989 I started and ran a company which installed Medical Billing systems until 2001 when it was purchased by Webmd and for who I worked until 2004. I consult on Healthcare Computer Security and deal with Real Estate. I have been married for 9 years and have 2 awesome kids, a 9 year old boy and a 4 year old. Regards to all.

Claire Schmelz ’77 (Feb. 2007) – Currently working as a Teacher Assistant, going back to school this summer to get my Teaching degree. Have 2 children, Brian 17, going on his college search, and Megan 12. Looking forward to finding out what old classmates have been doing and where they are now!

Larry Tittle (would’ve been ’78) (January 2007) – I’m an English teacher at the third oldest high school in the U.S. I have lived in Germany, Poland and Alabama. I have recently completed my first novel, Mr. Shotglass, and I’m hoping for publication soon. I’m deeply saddened to hear of Mike Goggin’s passing. He was genuinely a good guy. I didn’t know him long, but he’s one of the people I remember well and fondly.

Kathy Flores-Henceroth – (September 2006) (left Baldwin in 1973 would have been class of 1975) – I am happily married and have 2 wonderful kids; Natalie 13 and Nathan who is 9. I am trying to contact anyone from my class.

MaryJo Gilsdorf ’75 (August 2006) – I am currently in-house counsel to a major regional Construction Management firm. I am in the American Orchid Society Judging Program as a student judge (started raising orchids while I lived in Puerto Rico).

Mark Bender (August 2006) – “Attended Baldwin from 7-10th grades (1970-73) Baldwin had only been open for a few years; helped construct the geodesic dome with teacher Ed Walters who also coached baseball. The photo is of the 10th grade class from 1973. I am in the back row, purple shirt in the middle over the class sign.”
(Thank you to Mark for sharing the photos-click on each photo to see an enlarged view).

William Klein (July 2006) (last year attended 1973, would have been ‘75) – “I really enjoy running a business and so feel lucky to be able to be managing partner at the law firm I’ve been at my whole career. My sideline passion is woodworking and my tools have pretty much taken over our garage. I have two children…a teenage daughter (oy!) named Jenna and a 10 year old son Kevin. Thanks to the latter, all our free time currently is spent cheering at baseball tournaments.”

William McDowell ’77 (June 2006) – married to Robyn for 21 years, daughter Carrie and sons Michael and Matthew. Although it may be a difficult time for the family, we wish Michael all the best.

Mike Nugent ’77 (June 2006) – “I am Me! “Just kidding” Four kids, three girls ages 24, 14, and 10; one boy age 15. Sold business in Florida after 14 successful years. In 2003 moved and bought a house in Maine, looking at the ocean and kicking back. I did start another business.”