Reilly Alice Denyer Graduates American School in the Hague
Reilly Alice Denyer has graduated from the American School in the Hague. Reilly is the granddaughter of Al and Pat Denyer who resided in Dhahran and Ras Tanura from 1980 until 1990.
Fionn Scott Graduates from Holy Rosary High School
Fionn Scott, grandson of Irene and Brian Dean who lived in Ras Tanura from 1978-1987 and 1991-2001, graduated from Holy Rosary High School in Lloydminster, Canada on Friday, June 24, 2022 and received a scholarship to attend Lakeland College. His mother, Paula Scott (Dean), resided in Ras Tanura from 1978 to 1987.
Save the Date for the 8th UK Aramcons Reunion
Save the date! The 8th UK Aramcons Reunion will be held June 1st - 4th or 8th -11th, 2023 (dependant on the selected venue), Southampton, Hampshire, UK.
Russell G. Husted Makes Headway as Math Educator
All Russell Husted needed was an opportunity to learn. After just one year at Denver Academy, he says, “It opened up a life for me that the world was closing down.” Now an educator himself, Russell has made a career of opening up opportunities for other students.
Happy 72nd Birthday to Brenda Neal
Brenda Neal, Aramco 1979-1986, will celebrate her 72nd birthday on June 8th. Brenda lived in Dhahran with her family. She worked as a Resource Analyst in a Community Services Department. Her husband, Gary Neal, worked for Aramco as an Engineer. Gary passed away in 2016.
Victoria (Tori) Bahr and Xander Bahr Graduate
Brian and Susan Bahr are pleased to announce the graduations of daughter Victoria (Tori) Bahr and son Xander Bahr. Both children were born in Saudi Arabia. Brian worked for Aramco from 1992 to 2009.
Troop 1 Scouting Program Girl Earns Eagle Rank
Kayla Vivian Otoo, an 8th Grader with the Dhahran School and a member of the BSA Dhahran Troop One Scouting Program earned her Eagle Scouting Rank on 5/10/2022. Kayla Otoo joined the Scouting Program in the 6th Grade and has been working alongside other scouts for the past few years.
Welcome Aboard! -- Passport, Please! -- Are you Insured?
Please don't miss the boat. As our Hafla host writes to friends, "I hope that many of you who have not registered for the 2022 Hafla Cruise will do so early this week. It will be our first significant 'get-to-gather' in four years, and we do not want to forget our Aramco friends. We all lived, worked, and played together for many years.
Nicholas Reiersgard Weds Virginia London
Nicholas Reiersgard, DH 89-95 and 2003-2005, married Virginia London on April 1st, 2022 in Orlando, FL, where they make their home. Nicholas is the son of Dennis and Diane Reiersgard, DH 89-95 and 2003-2015.
Hurry, Hurry--It’s Time to Sign Up for Our 2022 Hafla Cruise!
Hurry, Hurry--It's time to sign up for our 2022 Hafla Cruise! Don't miss the boat--come join the fun and sign up now for the Hafla 2022 Cruise!! Get on the list so your friends can see you're coming. Have you checked out the features of our home for the 2022 Hafla, the Celebrity Summit? In keeping with the name, we will be treated like celebrities, and it will be so much fun to be with our Aramco friends!
50th Wedding Anniversary of Kim and Dave Shaner
Kim and Dave Shaner will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 24th. They were married in Vietnam in 1972. The couple lived in RasTanura, Abqaiq and Udhailiyah from 1978 to retirement in 2003.
Join the Search: ‘The Orchid and The Emerald’ Coming Soon, by Blackstone Publishing
A historical adventure novel by Kevin McNeill, an Aramco retiree, and his son, David, an Aramco Brat, is being released in March by Blackstone Publishing. We came to Dhahran in 1991, when I joined the Engineering Department. David and his older brother, Michael, attended Aramco schools in Dhahran until I retired in 2002.
Joe Allen Retires
After 40 years in the corporate communication and events industry, it is time to retire and enjoy family, friends and continued travels!
Dhahran Rugby Union Football Club's Not the May Ball 3 Gets the Green Light
We are happy to confirm that Not the May Ball 3 will be held on September 3, 2022 at the Novotel Hotel London West in Hammersmith, London. This Event continues the tradition of the Dhahran Rugby Union Football Club (DRUFC) May Ball, one of the highlights of the Dhahran and AEA annual social calendar.
Welcome Eleanor Kate Peper
Al and Pat Denyer welcomed their third great-grandchild on November 27th, 2021 with the birth of Eleanor Kate Peper. This is the first girl. Al and Pat lived in Dhahran and Ras Tanura from 1980 To 1990.
Hafla 2022 Fun-Filled Cruise - Join Us!
Dear Aramcons and Brats Around the World, the last couple of years have been tough for all of us. Hafla 2020 had to be canceled after much hard work had been completed by John, Doreen, and their crew. I know we were all looking forward to visiting Colorado and seeing one another.
Save the Date for the 2022 Aramco Hafla Cruise
Save the date! The 2022 Aramco Hafla Reunion Cruise will be held October 31 - Nov 5, 2022, departing from Miami, FL. Ports of call are Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. More information to come.
'Daddy Issues: A Memoir' by Aramco Brat Carrie Cantwell
Carrie Cantwell moved to Dhahran in August, 1979 with her parents, Jack and Judy Cantwell. They lived in north camp, then main camp until 1982 when they moved to Dhahran Hills. Jack Cantwell worked for the Organizational Development Department, and Judy was a mental health counselor for Special Health Services.
Honoring the Memory of the Dearest Heather Boyes
A GoFundMe campaign has been created by loved ones in memory of Heather Boyes. Heather is the daughter of Terry and Margaret Boyes and sister to Scott Boyes. The family lived in Dhahran from 1980-2000.
60th Wedding Anniversary of Abdul-Karim G. Hedjazi and Sururul-Ain Ututalum Hedjazi
Abdul-Karim G. Hedjazi and wife Sururul-Ain Ututalum Hedjazi celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2021 at home due to COVID-19. We were in Saudi Arabia for 21 years and retired in March 1994. We lived and worked in both Dahran and Ras Tanura.