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This is an alphabeticall listing of tfriends of Ruston Academy based on registrations received.


Arms, Capt. David Sawyer
Occupation: US Navy Retired
Residence: Winter Park, FL USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: Gatorosu@earthlink.net
Comments: Did not attend Ruston. Attended Lafayette and Admiral Farrafut Academy in St. Petersburg, FL

Cameron/Oeland, Mrs. Mary
Occupation: Retired
Residence: Houston, TX USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: Not Applicable
Comments: As mother of Doug (62) and Joan Cameron (67), I have been a friend of Ruston since the early fifties. Saludos a todos.

Hanak, Ms Marilyn J. Steplock
Occupation: Systems Analyst
Residence: Dickinson, TX USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: marilyn.j.hanak@usa-spaceops.com
Year(s): 1950-1960
Comments: We, siblings Debby, Martha, & Carl, all attended Lafayette and had many friends thru the Mother's club and spotrs... Looking forward to seeing all at the 2003

Heath, Lt. Eddie
Occupation: 1st Lietenant, U.S. Army
Residence: ,
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: popotitas@yahoo.com
Comments: Eddie attended Lafayette, but had many friends at Ruston. Eddie was killed in action in Vietnam on March 18, 1969. He loved Havana and the many friends he met there. He was single and had been in Vietnam less than a month. His National Guard unit was activated. He lived in Torrance, California. He received the Silver Star, Bronze Medal and Purple Heart. He had graduated from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Visit Eddie at the Wall, if you get a chance.

Heath, Ms Rosemary Anne
Occupation: Director, Corporate Affairs, DIRECTV
Residence: Los Angeles, CA USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: raheath@directv.com
Year(s): 1960-1964
Comments: I was too young for Ruston so Marie got to go there and I went to Ursuline Academy. Fortunately I was rescued and sent to Lafayette! Now I'm living in LA (la-la-land). I've got two great kids, Samantha and Mark. Marie, Richard and I all live in the Los Angeles area and see each other frequently. Still trying to track down my old buddy Sherry O'Farrell. Anyone know where she is?

Lahowin, Joan Pieper
Residence: Baldwin Harbor, LI, NY USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: holajola@aol.com
Year(s): 1954-1957
Comments: Though Merici Academy was my Alma Mater, I feel a part of the Ruston family since most of my friends attended Ruston. I have attended most of the Ruston Reunions held in Miami for years, and will continue to do so for as long as I can. Please keep in touch with me at holajola@aol.com.

Lopez, Mrs Nilda Gispert
Occupation: Retired Bilingual Teacher
Residence: Tampa, FL USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: renigis@aol.com
Year(s): 1950-1960
Comments: My mother was BUS/CHAPERONE SINCE THE SCHOOL WAS AT CALLE G -She died at 85 10 years ago. She married Jose Gonzalez who was a Ruston Bus Driver, he also died in Tampa in 1980.You probably don't remember me, but I still have the last yearbook that she brought when she came from Cuba in 1961. My special regards to Mr.Jim Baker and family, it may me very happy to see his picture,happy memories and to see that some of her students, (Nino Recarey) she was always specially mentioned still around. God Bless Ruston Academy,let's hope someday will be open in Cuba again!! Respectfully yours, Nilda Gisper

Morehouse, Mrs. Terry Houghton-Cody
Residence: Blue Point, NY USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: -none-
Comments: I have wondered whatever became of my friends after we left Cuba. Although I did not attend Ruston Academy, many of my friends did and I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me especially Patti Garber. I do not have a computer for e-mail but I can be reached by telephone at (631) 363-5020. Tom Darlington has posted this notice for me.

Murga, Mrs. Marjorie Pruessman
Occupation: Homemaker, ret. bank officer
Residence: Miami, FL USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: margiemmurga@aol.com
Year(s): 1958-1960
Comments: I have fond memories of so many people I met in both Lafayette and Ruston. After leaving Cuba, we moved to Miami. My parents were transferred to Portugal. Since schooling was not available for me in Portugal, I ended up staying with Ginny Gonsalves and family during my sophmore year at Coral Gables High School. I am happily married to Manuel M. Murga (a Pedro Pan exile). He is a CPA specializing in International Taxation and a partner in his firm. I have two sons and two adorable grandchildren.

Pinkerton, Ms Kathy Shawhan
Occupation: Artist, Instructor of Art History at Virginia Tech
Residence: WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: kpink@vt.edu
Year(s): 1956-1960
Comments: I went to Lafayette, had many friends at Ruston. Came to Miami April 1960, went to Palmetto High School. While I lived in Miami I had several friends from Cuba, Margie Pruessman and Ginny Gonsalves. Went to college after graduation and never went back to Miami...I was married for 27 years, have two wonderful sons ages 30 and 22. My oldest son is part owner of Moon River Brewing Company in Savannah Georgia, my youngest is a senior at Virginia Tech, he plays soccer for VT (goalkeeper). I am thrilled to see this Website and recognize many names. I look forward to hearing from others.

Ruston, Dr. Derrick Donald
Occupation: MP
Residence: Windsor, Ontario CANADA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: ruston99ca@yahoo.com

Sanchez-Bellet, Mrs. Adriana
Occupation: Housewife
Residence: Stuart, FL USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: rob@treco.net
Graduated from: High School
Year(s): 1961-1961
Comments: My brother Emilio Sanchez attended Ruston in 1961,and my aunt Mary Suarez was a teacher there. I am looking for anyone that attended Cathedral School till 1961. Thanks.

Spence, Mr. John R.
Occupation: Retired
Residence: Lynnwood, WA USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: j.spence@gte.net
Year(s): 1952-1952
Comments: Ran across your wonderful site and it brought back memories. My parents were missionaries on brief tour of Cuba, visited Ruston and the Mother's Club both wonderful places. Had we stayed in Cuba no doubt I would have attended Ruston.

Trujillo, Ms Sara
Occupation: Vice President, Public Relations
Residence: New York, NY USA
WebSite: -none-
E-Mail: sara_trujillo@dba-pr.com
Year(s): 1958-1958
Comments: My father attended Ruston Academy and I am trying to contact anyone who knew him in Havana. His name was Roberto Juan Trujillo