Class Notes

1967

Mar/Apr 2001 Dave Mangelsdorff
Class Notes
1967
Mar/Apr 2001 Dave Mangelsdorff

Jack M. Ferraro of Scarborough, New York, was awarded the Hackley Medal of Honor by the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York. Jack served on Hackley's board since 1985 and stepped down as president after a 10-year tenure. He picked up the M.B.A. in finance from Cornell University in 1970. Jack and Marianne will be relocating to Utah.

James C. Grotta was appointed to the Huffington Distinguished Chair in Neurology at the University of Texas Houston Medical School. He earned his M.D. from the University of Virginia in 1971. James specializes in research in stroke prevention and treatment; he has worked with UT Houston since 1985. He is married to Kathy Dreyfus.

Frederic D. Price was elected chairman of the board and CEO of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in Novato, California. BioMarin specializes in enzyme replacement therapy. Fred was president, CEO and a member of the board of directors of AMBI Inc., formerly Applied Microbiology Inc., a biotechnology and nutrition company. He previously served as vp, finance and administration, and CFO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. He began his career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Fred received an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1969.

Jerry Zaks was interviewed for The NewYork Times (July 16, 2000) about his latest play, The Man Who Came to Dinner, being performed at the American Airlines Theater in N.Y.C. Jerry reflected on his productions and the challenges of his career. He earned an M.F.A. from Smith College in 1969. Jerry met his wife Jill Rose, a former dancer, while on a national tour of Grease. In reflecting on his current show: "Professionally and personally things couldn't be better. It's showtime."

Bill Calhoun wrote about his journeys, through Union Theological Seminary (M.Div. in 1972), pastor for churches in up- state New York (Binghamton), then Newton, lowa, before arriving in Denver with JoAnne. Since May Bill is co-pastor at the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Sadly, he notes the passing of football teammate Bill Robb.

Bill Robb went to Northwestern Law School (J.D., 1970), did his Navy time in legal work in Brooklyn and in 1974 moved to Denver with Jeanne. In Denver Bill joined Welborn, Dufford, Brown & Tooley. His practice focused on environmental law for manufacturing and mining clients. Daughter Katie is class of '99. Annie is a student at Colorado College and son Will works in Denver after Lafayette College. At his funeral and at a dinner honoring Bob Blackman, teammates referred to Bill's steadfastness in holding for Bill Hay's kicks while a back-up quarterback. Sincerest sympathy to the Robb family.

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