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A Celebration of Newton Women - March 23, 2002
11 Newton women were honored this past Saturday, March 23, 2002 for their important contribution toward enhancing the quality of life of their community. "A Celebration of Newton Women" was sponsored by the Newton Women's Commission to commemorate March as Women's History Month.
In addition to recognizing the work of these women, the event also showcased "Women in the Peace and Civil Rights Movement," presented by the Newton Voice of Women. This video documenting the anti-war efforts of some Newton women from the 1960s and 1970s was quite moving and inspiring.
Newton Women Commission Members at A Celebration of Women, March 23, 2002
Front Row, L-R, Sharlene Hesse-Biber, Verna Myers, Kathy Zegarelli
Second Row, L-R, Barbara Deck, Erica Robison, Kay Schmidt, Chris McLaughlin, Adele Hoffman, Kim (Puni) Meston
Photo by Lolita Parker, photo
The 2002 Portrait Project Subjects represent a range of occupations and activities:
Annique Bellot, Student, Newton South High School
Beverly Boorstein, Probate and Family Court
Louise Bruyn, Activist-at-Large: Peace, Environmental and Social Concerns
Knitting and Crafts Group, Newton Senior Center
Lily Lawn-Tsao, Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
Emily Marmorek, Student, Newton North High School
Josephine McNeil, Affordable Housing Advocate
Jane Merrill, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries
Theresa O'Halloran, Retired Alderman
Kathy Pillsbury & Cindy Marshall, Family Diversity Advocates
Debbie Thompson, Cellist and Cello Teacher
It is through the combined efforts of such women that Newton is such a flourishing, vibrant, and appealing community to live in.Mayor David B. Cohen, in attendance, praised the tremendous accomplishments of these women and of the Women's Commission, as well. "I am proud of the achievements of these women in making a difference in the community. The Women's Commission has also made significant improvements in the lives of Newton women, and continues to build community through their efforts."
A photographic exhibit of the 2002 Portrait Project Honorees will be shown at the Chestnut Hill Mall gallery through the month of April 2002.
