Beaver Reflections:
I came into Beaver my sophomore year and graduated in 1963. At the time, I considered myself pretty shy and not the most outgoing person. However, I found myself with a dear group of friends. We liked to call ourselves the four musketeers. We have kept in touch throughout the years which is very nice! All of my teachers were amazing and so caring. I especially loved the teachers in the history department. I played lacrosse during my time at Beaver and enjoyed playing with my teammates, many of whom I was close with.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
After Beaver, I went to Smith College, studied American studies, and have received two master’s degrees. After my education years, I went out to California and helped set up my own class in a Montessori school. After that, my husband and I went down to Sarasota, Florida, and became very involved in the community. I have been elected as a Sarasota County school board member along with working on nonprofit boards for children, education, and long-range planning. I also helped my husband manage our veterinary practice and clinic for 12 years. Currently, I am a residential realtor and help sell property within the Sarasota area.

“You never know what will happen in your life, so I have learned to go with the flow. I was forced to adapt and be flexible especially with the times we were living in back in the late 1900s.”
– Lee Byron ’63

Advice to Beaver students:
Make sure to keep an open mindset during your high school years. That is the time to really go out of your comfort zone and try various things that may pique your interest. You never know what you may end up doing in life, so be open.