Menlo-Magazine-Fall-2014

Morans Meet Alumni, Faculty and Staffat Moran Manor VineyardsLeft to right, Carol Moran, President RichardMoran, Laurie and Dr. John Peters ‘71,Megan Moran, George Irvin Jr. ‘59 and hiswife Ellie, President Richard Moran, Gleb Matsulevitch ‘09The Board of Trustees, faculty andstaff toasted Richard A. Moran as thetenth president of Menlo College ina special event for alumni at MoranManor Vineyards. Regional alumni, alongwith current faculty and staff were invitedto the event to welcome the Morans to theMenlo community.George Irvin, Jr. ’59, who attended with hiswife, Ellie reflected the alumni sentimentwhen he said “I was excited to meet thepresident.”Moran Manor Vineyards is located onthe original Mayacamas Ranch, built byCalvin Holmes, the nephew of OliverWendell Holmes, Sr. in 1870. The home hasa well-documented history, and in morerecent years, has been used to film manycommercials and catalog shoots.During the visit to Moran Manor, PresidentMoran, his wife Carol and daughter Meganwelcomed guests to tour the house andgrounds, hear about the history of theestate, and learn about their winemakingoperation. The occasion also featured abook-signing for Through the Gates, EightyfiveYears of Menlo College and its Timesby Pamela Gullard. The book includesreminiscences from more than 100 alumni,as well as 150 photographs and imageschronicling each decade and the College’stransformation.MENLO COLLEGE 5