I clearly remember the day that Jen first bounced into my life – literally.  It was in early January 1984 and I had recently posted the audition information for the spring musical “Once Upon a Mattress”.  I had chosen the show because it had a large cast, but there was one part that I was worried about casting, the Jester.  I didn’t know how I was going to find a student with the energy, voice and presence to carry off the role.  

Jen and BenDear Jen,

Happy birthday to my very special friend. What number is it again? Who cares! You look beautiful inside and out! Keep being true to yourself and you'll stay youthful forever.

Dear Jen: