Sara Jane Stroupe
Magical Trips Sprinkled with Pixie Dust
Sara Jane Stroupe was only four years old when she first traveled to Europe. Even at such a young age, Sara Jane remembers those childhood trips. Her grandmother, Bette Anderson, who is now 95 years old, was appointed undersecretary to the Treasury by President Jimmy Carter. She also served on the board of International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT), which owned Sheraton Hotels at that time. Sara Jane said every year ITT would hold their board meetings in Europe. Along with her Mom, Dad and sister, they would travel with her grandmother. Little Sara Jane got to visit Switzerland, England, Italy, France, and Germany.