Jodie Appell ’78

Jodie Appell ’78, of Hercules, Calif.; May 8, of colon cancer. After moving to California, she worked as a singer/songwriter and later as a poet. Her poetry won awards and she drew inspiration from a twice-a-month poetry circle. She recorded and performed frequently with guitarist Joe Belmont. She practiced Buddhism and treasured an autograph from Mickey Mantle that he sent her in response to her fan letter she had sent him at age 12. She is survived by a sister and two brothers.