Michael Larkin ’53 writes, “It is October 2024 and I am still upright. I attended my 70-year SCU reunion in 2023 and was disappointed that no other classmates attended. I am now retired and living with my wife, Ellen, a Dominican alumni, in Santa Cruz. Before retiring, I lived in Saratoga and was active in […]

William G. Wieand ’53 was delighted to welcome his first great grandchild into the family on Nov. 16, 2021. Wieand is grateful for his six children and 16 grandchildren and looks forward to competing in the Senior Olympics. He hopes that his classmates are all well and safe.

R.G. Kilkenny ’53 writes, “Bev and I have 15 grandchildren, and this June our grandaughter Abby Kilkenny ’15 graduated. She has enjoyed Santa Clara.”

Mel Lewis ’53 says, “Bronco spirit is defined by drive, determination, love of competition, and camaraderie!” Read more about what Santa Clara’s first African-American graduate, first African-American athlete, and first African-American ROTC graduate has to say in this exclusive SCU interview.

Leslie R. Webber ’53 writes that he retired in 1995 as a Chicago ER Doctor. His wife of 50 years, Clarine, died in January 2009. But he found new wife on E-Harmony, and moved in with her in Nashville two years ago. Webber authored the book An American Doctor’s Life, Divinely Orchestrated, which gives life at Santa […]

Leslie R. Webber ’53 writes, “My wife, Clarine, of 50 years died in 2009. I now live in a suburb of Nashville. For anyone traveling nearby, stop and touch base with an old classmate and the new lady in my life.”

Thomas F. Joyce ’53 writes: “Retired—still married to the gal I married in 1946—our 65th anniversary in August. Seven children, eleven grand-children, 3 greats and we’re lucky to live in the beautiful wine country of Sonoma County.”  

Gary Kilkenny ’53 writes: “Married 55 years to my wife Bev. Retired for 11 years. Still Chair of Board of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems. Four married children, 15 grandchildren. Granddaughter ‘Abbey’ will start at SCU this fall.”

Marv Gregory ’53 and his family visited West Point for the completion of “boot camp” for their grandson, Trevor, who is now a plebe at WP. While in the East, Marv he visited his roommate, Frank Edden ’53, in Vermont. Attached is a picture of Marv with his wife Laura on the right and Frank […]

Duane Louis ’53 is still bravely battling his Huntington’s Disease. He enjoys his family of 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Norman Slaught ’53 retired from his company, Taylor Forge Engineered Systems. His son Mike now runs it. He is still chairman of the board. He has four children and 15 grandchildren.