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less transplant and a timely
recovery, with every intention
of being at the 20th!” And If you
want to help the Thompsons
through this ordeal, go to www
.gofundme.com/7o3ymw.
“And from just around the
corner here in NYC, I have more
good news to share from Oak-
ley Duryea. ‘The last month
has been crazy on our front. I
was offered a job from a firm in
Hartford, Conn., so LeeLee ’02
and I are moving to West Hart-
ford this summer! In addition,
we had our first child, a baby
girl, Lila Hutchinson Duryea,
on 5/23/14. We have a lot going
on right now but would love to
meet up with any formmates
who may live in the Hartford
area. And a complete aside,
LeeLee workedwonders helping
to decorate our little place in
Rowayton, Conn., so if you need
an interior decorator, be sure to
get in touch with the Duryeas.
“Another proud dad, Matt
Kulas reports: ‘I’m loving
fatherhood and I’ve spent the
last three months recovering
froma concussion suffered ski-
ing at Stowe on a fantastic pow-
der day. It put a premature end
to my ski season and knocked
me out of work for a month and
a half. Fortunately there was
no bruising or swelling of the
brain. It was good to catch up
with a number of fellow alumni
at the Boston reception in May,
but our form’s attendance was
lacking. I’m hoping that’s be-
cause everybody is busy pre-
paring for our 20th next spring.’
“ Courtney Evans says, ‘It’s
been a memorable two months.
On May 9, a healthy Frances
‘Francie’ Reid Evans joined the
Evans team. Her big sibs, Ellie
(4) and Ward (almost 2), are so
excited to have another play-
mate. Equally thrilling, on June
7, my father-in-law’s horse,
Tonalist, won the Belmont
Stakes. I’m looking forward to
seeing everyone next May in
Concord.’
“Here in New York, my wife,
Cornelia ’97, and our family,
with Harry Eichelberger and
his family, had the good fortune
to catch up with Lynn and John
Connolly during a visit from
Los Angeles. Great fun was had
by all. Looking forward to hot
days at the beach, chilled white
wine (and ice cream!) and some
well-deserved vacation from
what has been a very busy year.
We wish the same to you, and,
as always, don’t be a stranger!”
1997
Amy Singer
sykes@post.harvard.edu
Cornelia Van Amburg
cvanamburg@stribling.com
Brad Aston tells us: “On June 8,
wewelcomedPhoebe LouiseAs-
ton into theworld. She arrived at
9:57 a.m., weighed in at 6 pounds,
14 ounces, and was 19 inches
long. She is happy and healthy,
and Val and I and her older
brother, Nick, and sister, Olivia,
could not be more excited.”
Austen Earl sends this
announcement: “My wife,
Palmer, and I recently com-
bined genes to create two new
humans. George Badger and
Edie Adams Earl, Form of 2033.
The hope is to have themwear-
ing bottoms by then.”
Hannah Gray sends this
vacation report: “As a much
deserved break from work-
ing in Antarctica, I recently
took a two-week sojourn to
Nicaragua. While there, I was
hosted by the enigmatic Nick
Yap , who owns an awesome
surf camp called Surf Tours
Nicaragua. Anyone interested
in practically private, world-
class breaks and a beautiful
setting should look him up!”
Clementine Drackett sends
her family update: “On May
25 at 4:06 a.m., my husband,
Hunter Philbrick, and I wel-
comed Delphine Jay Philbrick.
Little D is a good baby...seems
to have the necessary skills for
pulling all-nighters....Already
getting ready for SPS!”
Melissa Brough writes: “I
earned my doctorate in com-
munication from the Univer-
sity of Southern California in
May.”
Ellie, Francie, and Ward Evans, children of Courtney Coles Evans
’95 and her husband, Jonathan.
William Ignasi Rubiralta, son of Lily Daniel ’97 was born on May 7,
joining older brothers Francesc and Paul.
Lila Hutchinson Duryea arrived
on May 23, 2014. Proud par-
ents are Oakley ’95 and Lee-
Lee ’02 Duryea.
Nathan Kulas, son of Matt
Kulas ’95 and his wife,
Kylie Richard.
Malcolm and Eliza Van Amburg,
children of Cornelia ’97 and
Nick Van Amburg ’95.
George Badger Earl and Edie
Adams Earl (SPS 2033), born
to Palmer and Austen Earl ’97. 51