Bear Pause Archives

When Mia Greene White ‘05 isn't reading or talking about books with real people or on the internet, she is spending time with her family, volunteering, narrating audiobooks and getting outside as much as possible.

Louisiana-born Nigel Sharper ʼ06 still makes his way back at least twice a year for family, food and a proper plate.

Brandi Brown ʼ00 is a comedian, writer and freelance strategist. A Minnesota State Fair aficionado, she has won several crop art ribbons. 

Zellie Olson ʼ25 enjoys fashion, watching sports and knitting in her free time.

Peter Wonson ’64 enjoys spending time with his wife, Lee, and their four-leggeds, devoting time and energy to nonprofits, reading too much and indulging in music every day.

Together Maris Allen Moore ‘93 and Dan Moore ‘93 have three kids, two rescue dogs and (according to them) no memory.
 

Taylor Rose '13 loves cooking meals for family and friends, puttering on the daily crossword and covering her kitchen island with materials for her latest art project. 

Peter Ankeny ʼ07 lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with his partner, Maddy, their two samoyeds (Tiki and Goose) and their cat (Stella).

John Brooks ʼ71 lives in Wayzata with Joan, his high school sweetheart and wife of 44 years. Now retired, John enjoyed working in the food business and serving on the board of the family business. 

When not in Minnesota spending time with her two dogs, Isa Chenitz ʼ20 loves traveling, trying new foods and playing cards. 

Peter Vaughan ʼ74 is a retired biologist whose career toggled between academia and applied projects in public health and environmental conservation.