Encounters

Lynn Leggoe O’Connell writes: Between 2013 and up until shortly before his death, I had the joy of working with Lou Castelli to locate the audio and video of The Beta Affair for restoration. Many classmates of “First Section” (Beta Kappa Phi) will enjoy viewing the restoration of this 1967-1968 film project. In his final days, Lou was aware and pleased that efforts were being made to reach out to Peter Allen, Chris Dirks and Tim Dirks for wider circulation of this collaboration. Lou was also aware that a flash drive was sent to Andrews Library for the College Librarian (Irene Herold) and the Special Collections Librarian (Denise Monbarren) to place this “travel back in history” in an appropriate location in The College of Wooster’s archives. Other classmates who earlier received a flash drive include: Laura Wolfson Likavec, James Lehr Kennedy, and John Sundberg – as well as the son and the daughter of Andy Shupe so Andy’s grandchildren can see their 19-year-old “Grandpa” in wonderfully choreographed karate scenes. An unidentified “mystery woman” has a lengthy part with Jim Kennedy in the final segment of the outtakes (possibly Linda Parrish). Lynn would love to hear from anyone who views the restoration and can confirm the identity of “The Mystery Woman”. Jim Kennedy’s “Mystery Woman”:

Posted in on October 1, 2021.