Shaye Julia McDaniel ’81

Shaye died Nov. 11, 2006, at the Waterview Center in Cedar Grove, N.J. She was 47.

Born in Newark, Shaye was the daughter of the late John and Dolores McDaniel. She made her home in Montclair, N.J.

At Princeton, Shaye majored in English, lived at Princeton Inn College for four years, and sang soprano in the gospel choir. Her RA group at Princeton Inn College will remember her fondly as a beautiful, intellectual, and music-filled spirit. She was an avid fan of Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, and the masters of Motown. Shaye wrote her own music and often played her acoustic guitar during study breaks.

After Princeton, Shaye joined the speechwriting team of New Jersey Gov. Thomas Kean '57. She also worked as an executive recruiter for Information Resources Inc. in Fairfield and as a consultant for Grandparents Shop Inc. in Newark.

Shaye was missed at our 25th reunion last year, but members of her former RA group (Class of '81ers Valarie Carter, Arthur Hopkirk, Stan Jordan, Bob McDonough, Brody Neuenschwander, David Rollock, and Gil Strickler) celebrated with her in spirit.

Shaye is survived by her longtime companion, Victor, and many friends. To them, the class extends its deepest sympathy.