Alumni News
Liz Joie Botkin '02 volunteered as a crew member of the Sea Shepherd expedition to stop the slaughter of whales in the Antarctic. Through this work, she also lent her photographic skills to the Animal Planet crew that shot the seven-part series Whale Wars.
View a nail-biting taste of what's in store on Whale Wars. It debuts on Animal Planet Friday, November 7 at 9 p.m., and will air weekly.
View Liz's photographs for Animal Planet.
Learn about the Sea Shepherd expidition.
Being Catholic Now, by Kerry Kennedy '77, has stirred the waters and received extensive attention. Read Kerry's interview with the Boston Globe.
Said David Gibson's Washington Post review, "The unifying theme of all the interviews is a once-formidable Catholic culture that left a mark as indelible as any sacrament, pushing Catholics to contend with a church that has betrayed or consoled them, or both. The contributors who firmly believe and deeply question give the book its poignancy, with the most affecting essay coming from Kennedy herself."
Tom Fels '63's book, Farm Friends, "reveals how the myths of the Sixties began, and its roots put down through the lives of very real people. Both those of us who were there, and those who have only heard second hand that something extraordinary happened in the Sixties, will find Fels' narrative a delicious and important read." - Carl Oglesby, from the Foreword
Lucinda Parker '60's painting, "Where Water Comes Together With Other Water," is now installed in the performing arts center at Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA. Lucinda and her 40' x 10' painting were featured in The Portland Oregonian and online at oregonlive.com.
Studio 360 features an interview of David Plowden '51 and a slideshow of his work. David's recent book, Vanishing Point, offers a retrospective of more than 50 years of photography, with special attention given to bridges and the American midwest. Plowden has been hailed as "one of the great artists of our time." Visit David's website to learn more.
[Right] Grain Elevator, Toulon, Kansas (1969)
David Plowden '51
Caitlin Cohen '03 was one of nine finalists for a $100,000 prize given at the Teen Choice Awards on August 4, 2008. The awards honor American community organizers under the age of 25 who tackle global issues. Caitlin co-founded the Mali Health Organizing Project in 2006. MHOP enables slum neighborhoods to lead their own sustainable health systems. Since its creation, MHOP has reached 8,300 people with programs for health outreach, microfinance, literacy and peer education and will be expanding to 60,000 people this summer.
Learn more.
Darius Marder '92's debut film, Loot, was named Best Documentary Feature at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival in June. The film tracks two World War II veterans who search for treasure they buried following the war, following them to Austria and the Phillipines, and uncovering truths about the men's lives as they make their quest. View the trailer.
Darius Marder '92, center, at Los Angeles Film Festival
Ryan Parnes '03, a Stanford University senior, took 3rd place at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals in May. The Idaho Mountain Expressed featured Ryan and his accomplishments in this story.
Two recent DVD releases feature the work of Putney alumni. Jon Poll '76's directorial debut, Charlie Bartlett, starring Robert Downey, Jr., was screened at The Putney School in 2007. Jon describes the film as "an oddball love letter to teenagers and the teenager in all of us." Sex and Breakfast stars Joanna Miles '58, Macaulay Culkin and Elishka Dushku. Both available for rental. Grab some popcorn!
Marian Sears Hunter '62 worked as Editor on the PBS Special "Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun," which premiered April 9. Check your local listings for re-broadcast times.
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