class notes 1981-1990


1981

Lee Parks, C'81, following the passing of his wife, Jean Burrell Parks, C ‘82, he retired from the practice of law and moved to Green Valley, AZ, south of Tucson, where he plays golf,  pickleball and stays active in his community of Quail Creek.


1982


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1985


1986

Melanie Krosnes Lewis, C'86, became the rector of Cunningham Chapel Parish in Millwood, Virginia. 


1987


1988

Left to Right: Cabe Speary, C'88, Dr. Bran Potter, and Jackson Speary, C'24

Cabe Speary, C'88 is semi-retired after a long career with the NC Forest Service. He is staying busy with contract work for the USDA and the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving on 4 local non-profit boards, and trying to keep fit cycling and running. He has enjoyed visiting Sewanee over the past 4 years to see his son Jackson, C'24 and attend his class's 35th reunion. Cabe and his wife Linda will be taking their "trip of a lifetime" to Galapagos and Patagonia this fall. 


1989

Michael Reeves, C89, started a business -- QuiVive Global Advisory LLC -- to raise capital for funds and firms that are working to solve problems around climate solutions, sustainability, and social impact. Having his own shop meant no longer needing to commute to New York City, so they've also relocated from New Canaan, CT to Hillsborough, NC, Durham-Chapel Hill area, on the western edge of the Research Triangle.

Megan Walker Miles, C'89,  is excited to share that she has recently launched a new venture in Sewanee with Jodie Ames Williford, C'90, and Katie Oliver, wife of Parker Oliver C'89. They are Word Of Mouth Provisions - offering pre-arrival provisioning and concierge services including grocery stocking, welcome meal arrangements, student care packages, and custom guest bags. They are three close friends who enjoy gathering people together with food and wine. Their mutual love for Sewanee and its community motivated them to create a unique approach to hospitality on the Cumberland Plateau. Follow them on Instagram @wordofmouthprovisions and check out our website.


1990