Lewis Edward Cook III ’01
011 months ago
LEWIS EDWARD COOK III ’01 Lewis died tragically March 6, 2011 after being struck by a drunk driver as he walked to his hotel in Vail, CO. He was 32.
Lewis came to Princeton from San Francisco, where he was a four-time high school All-American swimmer. While at Princeton, Lewis majored in economics, graduating with honors. He played on the varsity water polo team and was a member of the Cap and Gown Club.
After graduation, Lewis worked for the John Lewis Company in Austin, Texas and then earned his MBA at Duke University Business School. He was recognized as a Duke Scholar in 2007. Lewis returned to Austin, working at Simmons Vedder in acquisitions before starting his own real estate investment company last year. He was active in the Real Estate Council of Austin, Urban Land Institute, and Young Men’s Business League.
Lewis had a big heart and was generous with his time, valued his friends, loved his family. His innate curiosity and quest to know spurred him to travel the world extensively with classmates and family. He was a rock for all of them.
The class extends its deepest sympathy to his parents, Lewis and Susan Cook; his sister, Alison Cook; and his extended family. We join them in mourning his tragic loss.
Ada B. Combes ’01
011 months ago
ADA B. COMBES Ada passed away on December 27, 2010 from complications of anorexia nervosa.
Ada loved and cherished friends and family and yearned to make a difference in the world. While at Princeton, she started the local chapter of Oxfam America. She also participated in Urban Action, Tae Kwon Do, SVC, and activities with the Princeton Episcopal Church. She worked in the Forbes and CJL dining halls and joined Terrace Club her sophomore year. Shortly after, Ada left Princeton and traveled to Senegal to help those in need.
Back at home in Bedford Hills, NY, Ada B. was a tireless member of her church community. She was the unofficial volunteer office coordinator at the Northern Westchester Medical Center, where she worked from 2001 to 2010. She was also the executive assistant to the Chairman of the World Scouts Fund USA. She donated countless hours and dollars to Heifer International and Oxfam America, her two pet causes.
For friends and family and those in need, Ada B. had a heart far bigger than her body could contain. Her compassion will be missed by her mother, Constance Wardrop Combes and her sisters, Andrea Combes and deRaismes Combes, as well as aunts, uncles, grandparents and countless friends. The class mourns Ada’s loss.
Who’s Coming To Reunions?
011 months ago
We’ve just added a page to the Reunions section that lists the classmates who will be attending the 10th. The page will be updated regularly, so check back often!
View the list here: www.tigers01.org/reunions/whos-coming/
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Check Out Who’s Volunteering Near You
01 year ago
by Jerry Chan
in 10th Reunion
The Community Service Challenge for our class to pledge 2001 hours of community service before Reunions is in full swing. Need some help finding an organization to volunteer your time? Check out where some of our classmates have already volunteered. Don’t forget to pledge YOUR hours so we can make our goal!
Early Bird Reunions Registration Ends
01 year ago
by Jerry Chan
in 10th Reunion
Early bird registration for the 10th Reunion has ended, but no need to be a sad tiger. Online registration continues at the normal price until April 16th. After that, you’ll have to register at the door and pay even more. Then you’ll really be a sad tiger. Consider yourself warned.