Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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whom she describes as a 'great influence. According co Dr. Reeves, her grandmother taught her how to play chess by age five because she believed that knowing the game well would yield lifelong benefits. She also encouraged Dr. Reeves’ musical talents which served her well in medical school when at times money was particularly tight, she would sing for her supper at the Caribou Cafe. Dr. Reeves’ considerable singing talents earned her awards, a college scholarship, and various singing engagements. Dr. Reeves also attributes to her grandmother, an appreciation co celebrate discipline in life’s small tasks, enjoy the moment, and appreciate the great sacrifices that parents and others often make to care for children.' It was this philosophy along with an interest in liberal arts that Dr. Reeves decided to attend Juniata College to major in Religious Philosophy and Biology. While at Juniata, she acquired an appreciation for teaching and seriously considered becoming a professor of religious philosophy. Participating in a group of students that organized weekly lectures for Sunday services, she found herself increasingly drawn to public speaking. On one occasion when she had co speak extemporaneously on behalf of her speaking partner, not only did she launch in and deliver an unexpected address, she received significant praise for her presentation. Her friend and colleague, Dianne Butera, calls it “eloquence on the fly.” She notes, I have watched in amazement as Kathy Reeves pulls threads of thoughts together in a matter of moments. She possesses a keen ability to see the big picture while understanding strategy of individual moves. That and her continual pondering of ideas, and perhaps most importantly, her passion for sharing enables her to be a wonderful mentor, teacher, friend, and of course, doctor.’ Though the lure of an academic life, as a professor,

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DEDICATION Kathleen Reeves, Jane Stringer, Dianne Butera, Kathleen Reeves, MD, Gerald Sterling, PhD. MD carting medical school, for many of us, was a combination of emotions such as accomplishment, excitement, and fear. Accomplishment for finally achieving the difficult task of gaining entry into medical school, excitement at beginning a path of learning chat is truly rewarding, and for many, fears relating to the arduous course of study that would stretch for four long years ahead. Even today, at the end of that course, we are feeling a similar mix of emotions as we are set to begin the next step in the process of being practicing physicians. Throughout all of the journey along this often bumpy road of becoming a doctor, there has been a warming, welcoming, and reassuring presence that has tried, in ways large and small, to make the process just a little bit more kind to the participant. In recognition of her compassion, listening ear, friendly reminders, clear guidance and gentle presence, it is with great pleasure that the Class of 2009 dedicates our yearbook to our friend, colleague, administrator, and mentor, Dr. Kathleen Reeves. Dr. Reeves was born in Dubois, PA, the youngest of three children. Although many of us know her as mild mannered, Dr. Reeves spent time in her youth jumping coal train cars, scaling mine shafts, and playing basketball for her local high school. When not risking her life, as the child of hard working parents, she spent significant amounts of time with her grandmother,

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE was strong while she was in college, Dr. Reeves was progressively drawn toward medicine. She wanted a more hands-on helping experience and that, for her, the best way to practice both was to become a physician. This led her to Jefferson Medical College in 1987. Initially, expecting to go into family medicine, practicing in a rural community, she soon discovered a love for caring lor children and decided to become a pediatrician. Given her maternal qualities that many of us witness, this comes as no surprise. Residency was spent at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. where Dr. Reeves gained an interest in healthcare disparities and serving children in underserved communities. During this time, she came to realize that all people want to be healthy; therefore we, as physicians, need to give them the benefit of the doubt, which for her is one of the most important aspects of medical practice. As a result of her experiences in various com- munities, along with interest in international issues, she traveled to Honduras where she participated in a pediatric clinic and deepened her commitment to public health. While at Cincinnati, Dr. Reeves met the love of her life, fellow pediatrician Dr. Edisio Semeao, whom she married in August 1995. She returned to Philadelphia with him, accepting a position in the pediatrics department of Crozer Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA, as he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. As pediatricians, they both knew they wanted a family and had their first child, Ben, in 1997. Their daughter, Annie, was born in 2004. Though very different in nature, Ben stoic, reserved, and watchful; Annie, willful, opinionated, and gregarious, both are characters, bringing much energy, excitement, and enjoyable challenges to their lively family.