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Kristina M. Ackley, director of public relations and marketing with Impact Publications, Manassas Park, VA, owns Gryphon Communications, Manassas, VA.

Joseph D. and Laura Antenucci Anderson, ’90, Glen Rock, NJ, announce the birth of Owen Thomas, July 17, 1998.

Lisa M. Gagliardi, Powell, OH, married Mark Pringle, June 13, 1998. Lisa is a child and family therapist with the Rosemont Center, Columbus, OH.

Louise G. Lord is pursuing her Ph.D. in family and disability policy studies through the department of special education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

Connie L. Murray is a field controller and direct supervisor of merchandising services with 20th Century Fox-Home Entertainment, Cleveland, OH.

R. Scott Russell, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, is serving his residency in urology at the Akron (OH) City Hospitals.

Patricia A. Turner, Louisville, CO, married John Heckman, June 20, 1998. Tricia attends law school at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Emily A. Butterbaugh is an international sales and marketing coordinator with Donohue Pulp and Paper Sales Corp., Kettering, OH.

Robin N. Lane, Chatham, NJ, married Glenn C. Allsopp, June 20, 1998. Robin is an assistant branch manager at the Bank of New York, New York, NY.

Jason N. Lawrence is serving as a vice consul of the United States at the American Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Brian D. and Tamara Rakestraw Lee, ’90, Reynoldsburg, OH, announce the birth of Morgan Elizabeth, Oct. 13, 1998. Brian is in the accounts payable department with Bath and Body Works. Tami is a homemaker.

Leanne J. Budolfson, Kaiserslautern, Germany, married Bryan W. Mills, Dec. 5, 1998. Leanne received her master’s degree in international management from the University of St. Thomas in May 1999.

Julenne Landon, Painesville Township, OH, married Austin Chappell, Sept. 5, 1998. Julie is a social worker.

Andrew D. LeCount, Hoboken, NJ, is a features editor with barnesandnoble.com., New York, NY.

John C. Marschhausen, Eaton, OH, and his wife, Susan, announce the birth of Jordan Suzanne, Nov. 28, 1998. John, a teacher and coach at Preble Shawnee High School, Camden, OH, received his master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Dayton in August 1998. He earned his principal’s certificate this summer.

Cynthia K. Mast, Cleveland, OH, is pursuing her M.Ed. at John Carroll University, University Heights, OH.

Heather McKane Rogers, Rochester, NY, is an associate with Shapiro & DiCaro LLP.

Aaron M. and Roshini Ebenezer Shank, Columbus, OH, announce the birth of Renuka Grace, Jan. 9, 1999.

Annabelle L. Smith, Short Hills, NJ, received her M.A. from Columbia University, New York, NY. She is working with the Essex Fells (NJ) School District.

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Class Reunion Homecoming
Oct. 8-10, 1999
Jennie L. Abrahamson is director of events with Intersport Television, Chicago, IL.

Julie A. Bauerle is the early intervention specialist with the Madison County Board of MR/DD at Fairhaven School, London, OH.

Michael J. Beerman, Alexandria, VA, was promoted to area sales representative with Jostens, Inc., Silver Spring, MD.

Kelly K. Campbell, Columbus, OH, is a graphic designer with Mlicki Design, Inc., an advertising design firm.

Matthew A. and Patrice Rakel Croci, ’95, live in Arlington, VA. Matt, an assistant men’s basketball coach at Mary Washington College, Fredricksburg, VA, is a computer teacher and physical education director at Queen of Apostles School. Patrice is a scheduler/office manager with Congressman Bob Weygand (D), 2nd District, Rhode Island.

Nina C. Cronstedt married Thompson D. Bendixen, June 27, 1998. They live in Fruitport, MI. Nina is a substitute teacher with the Muskegon County School District. Thompson is a corporate direct sales manager with CompUSA.

Clarita Y. Green is a legal investigator in the asset/recovery claims division with the Columbus (OH) City Attorney’s Office.

’95
Jennifer L. Bear, South Bend, IN, is a customer service representative with Liberty Mutual, Mishawaka, IN.

Neil M. and Lisa Dearn Bucher live in Brighton, MA. Neil is an account executive with Newman Communications, Boston, MA. Lisa is a managing editor with Computer Publishing Group, Newton, MA.

Andrew B. Colbow, an urban planner, is a zoning manager with American Tower, Atlanta, GA.

Deborah A. Goldstein, Newport, OR, received her master’s degree in marine policy and certification of museum studies from the University of Delaware, Newark, DE, in the fall of 1998. She assisted the curator of a temporary exhibit on the Pacific Northwest at the Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans, LA. After serving an internship in the marine mammal program, she is writing grant proposals and researching corporate prospects at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Holly R. Gootee teaches first grade with the Van Buren Public Schools, Belleville, MI.

Michael R. Overbey, Cincinnati, OH, teaches language arts at Glen Este Middle School, serves as its web master, trains teachers to use technology in their classrooms, and coaches varsity football at Anderson High School.

Michael K. Starkey is with Copperweld-Miami Division, a manufacturer of welded steel tubing in Piqua, OH.

Juliet L. Tonjes, Arlington, VA, graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD. She is with the Fairfax Hospital in northern Virginia.

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Tracy L. Clements is an assistant marketing director with IPM, Inc., Hilton Head Island, SC.

Jill-Anne Fowler is a graduate assistant pursuing her M.A. in American culture studies at Bowling Green (OH) State University.

Julie M. Matt, New York, NY, is an advertising sales representative with the New York Times.

James M. Rittner earned his master’s degree in physics at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

Matthew H. Schroeder, Brooklyn, NY, is a program assistant with Hague Appeal for Peace 1999, New York, NY.

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Trevor M. Dunlap, Colorado Springs, CO, teaches seventh grade with the El Paso School District #8. He has developed the Nuhop Center for Experimental Learning-Colorado Branch.

Nina L. Goforth, Fort Thomas, KY, married Thomas N. Kearns, July 25, 1998. Nina teaches at Highlands High School. Tommy, a stockbroker, is a financial adviser with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Cincinnati, OH.

Jessica K. Gorog is pursuing her international M.B.A. at Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH.

Andrew G. Womack teaches conversational English to the business community in Nagoya City, Nakaku, Japan.

’98
Stacey L. Abella, Hoffman Estates, IL, is a sales representative with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Elk Grove Village, IL.

Kathy L. Alexander, Springfield, OH, is director of international admission at Wittenberg.

Sarah E. Bailey, a City Year Columbus (OH) corps member, is the communications/events coordinator of Young Heroes, a service program for middle-school children.

Megan E. Bauer is with the Medical School Institutional Review Board at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jill M. Bechtel is a marketing representative with Acosta-PMI, a food brokerage company in Cincinnati, OH.

Christina A. Beck is pursuing her Ph.D. in toxicology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Brian M. Beeler, Charlotte, NC, married Jaime K. Jurgens, Oct. 10, 1998. Brian is an associate commercial real estate broker with Equis Corp.

Jodi R. Benninghoff is a claim representative with State Farm Insurance, Cincinnati, OH.

Catherine M. Bettcher is attending Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH.

Kelly J. Blanton, Springfield, OH, is an assistant with the Center for Professional Development and executive director of Youth As Resources at Wittenberg.

Brent C. Bolin is pursuing his J.D. and master’s degree in public administration at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Bethany A. Braun teaches kindergarten at Southwood Elementary School, Columbus, OH.

Betsi E. Britton, Southgate, MI, married Paxton King, July 18, 1998. Betsi teaches third grade at Light and Life Christian School, Taylor, MI.

Autumn T. Burnett is a participant service representative with Fidelity Investments, Covington, KY.

Andrew J. and Melanie Nehls Burow, ’97, live in Chicago, IL. Andrew is a research associate with the E.L.C.A.

Amy B. Bush, Rocky River, OH, married Alistair S. Bailey, Oct. 17, 1998. Amy is a qualified mental retardation professional at the Northeast Care Center, Cleveland, OH.

Dan Chaksupa is attending the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV.

Arne E. Corneliussen is pursuing his M.A. in international relations and public administration at the Syracuse (NY) University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

Justin A. “Jesse” Cramer, South Vienna, OH, is a parts customer service representative with the Cascade Corp., Springfield, OH.

Jeffrey A. Culp, Hatfield, PA, is a contracted research biochemist with Merck and Co., Inc., West Point, PA.

Erin C. Dasler is a staff accountant with Clark, Schaefer, Hackett and Co., Cincinnati, OH.

Michael A. DelConte is pursuing graduate studies in finance at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, while serving as an associate retirement plan representative with T. Rowe Price, Owings Mills, MD.

Amy M. Donaldson is pursuing graduate studies in social work and law at Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

Krista F. Dorsett, New Rochelle, NY, is a sales representative with USG Interiors, Chicago, IL.

David M. Effron, an engineering technician with BBS Corp., Columbus, OH, is pursuing graduate studies in environmental engineering.

Sarah K. England, Southgate, MI, is a permanent substitute with the Taylor Public Schools.

Kristin A. Evans, Springfield, OH, is the public information officer for sports at Wittenberg.

Lynn M. Evans is pursuing her Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego.

James C. Fairfield is pursuing his M.A. in 20th century American literature while teaching freshmen composition and rhetoric as a graduate teaching assistant at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Amy R. Felton is an animal handler at Grady Veterinary Hospital, Cincinnati, OH.

Jeremy D. “J.D.” Flack received a full assistantship at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, to pursue his master’s degree in criminal justice.

Nicole D. Fogarty is a marine instructor with Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, Big Pine Key, FL.

Rebekah E. Fogt, Vandalia, OH, teaches learning-disabled students at Helke Elementary.

Courtney C. Foster is a legislative service commission intern with the State of Ohio, Columbus.

Dennis J. Frost received a Fulbright Fellowship for conducting research in Okinawa, Japan.

Rachel C. Gallogly, Columbus, OH, married I. Douglas Watson, July 25, 1998. Rachel attends The Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Michael W. Gerfen attends Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR, specializing in energy or environmental law.

Michael M. Godina is an assistant productions manager with the Springfield (OH) Arts Council.

Carrie L. Gorman, Cincinnati, OH, is a client development account executive with Convergys Corp., Norwood, OH.

Eric R. Green is pursuing a master’s degree in computer science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Jennifer R. Groseclose is a relationship banker candidate with Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH.

Lisa A. Gulden is pursuing a master’s of fine arts degree in illustration at the Savannah (GA) College of Art and Design.

Susan P. Hanf is pursuing her M.A. in public history at Loyola University, Chicago, IL.

Tonya M. Harrison is an intake coordinator/counselor with Personalized Nursing Light House Counseling, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI.

Christopher A. Hedges, Grove City, OH, has been commissioned as a second lieutenant with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Emily I. Hegedus, San Francisco, CA, is a sales assistant with Mellon Private Asset Management.

Katharine N. Herman is pursuing graduate studies in magazine publishing at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

Kimberly E. Herzog teaches preschool at Pleasant Hills Children’s Center, Middleburg Heights, OH.

Nicole M. Heuser is an account representative with Productivity Point International, Cincinnati, OH.

Christine A. Hudak has completed an internship at Mote Marine Lab, Sarasota, FL. She is pursuing her master’s degree in marine biology at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Jeffrey J. Huffman is an assistant language teacher with the Tochigi Prefectural Board of Education, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-Ken, Japan.

Amber L. Jones, Hebron, OH, married Scott E. Cummins, Nov. 21, 1998. Amber is in the management training program at Park National Bank, Newark, OH. Scott is a programmer analyst at Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH.

Heidi Y. Jones is pursuing graduate studies in religious studies at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Sarah J. Jurewicz is with the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, Burnsville, MN.

Kristin M. Kaercher is pursuing her master’s degree in elementary education at Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH.

Jennifer A. Klett is a marketing associate with Salomon Smith Barney, Dublin, OH.

Georgeann L. Koskovich is attending the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH.

Scott D. Kuehn, Centreville, VA, is a computer programmer with Datatel, Inc., Fairfax, VA.

Jason P. Kuhnle works on the mutual funds trading desk with McDonald Investments, Cleveland, OH. He is pursuing his Series-7 broker license.

Jennifer D. Lewis is pursuing her Ph.D. in molecular basis of disease at the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.

Lora R. Llenado is an operations coordinator with Case Marianella, a shelter for recently arrived immigrants and refugees in Austin, TX.

Kevin M. Lydy is a residence hall director at Manchester College, North Manchester, IN.

Kathleen L. Mackie is an accounts payable coordinator with Commercial Carpet Corp., Novi, MI.

Robert F. Manning is a mortgage banking specialist with Ohio Savings Bank, Cleveland, OH.

Sarah E. Maurer is attending The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, OH.

Keary M. McCarthy, Alexandria, OH, is a campaign manager with David Hartley, State Representative.

Trista Horwath McClelland has been promoted to new construction research analyst with Realty One Corporate Center, Independence, OH.

James A. McCoy is pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Kevin F. McGlone, Chicago, IL, is a business analyst with Hewitt Associates, Lincolnshire, IL.

Andrew A. McIntyre, Fairview Park, OH, is a sales trainee with USG Interiors, Inc., Westlake, OH.

Matthew M. McKinnon, a staff accountant with Nipps, Andreas, Brown & Leppert, Gahanna, OH, is pursuing his C.P.A. designation. He lives in Columbus, OH.

Angela J. McLarty is a pharmaceutical sales specialist with Pharmacia and Upjohn, Columbus, OH.

David R. Messerly is attending The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH.

Geoffrey M. Miller is pursuing his J.D. at Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH.

Chadwick M. Minnick is an admission and financial aid counselor at Wilmington (OH) College.

Nicole L. Montgomery, Neshanic Station, NJ, is a chemist with National Starch and Chemical, Bridgewater, NJ.

Sarah M. Morgan is pursuing graduate studies in sports management at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Heather A. Morrell is a framer/sales representative/manager with Framer’s Workshop, Akron, OH.

Jennifer C. Mutter is an assistant scientist I with Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, Kenilworth, NJ.

Julianna M. Nemeth is a victim advocate for the domestic violence unit with the Columbus (OH) City Prosecutor’s Office.

Deanna L. Noland is pursuing her master’s degree in social work at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Kristin E. O’Reilly, Cincinnati, OH, teaches pre-kindergarten at The Goddard School of Loveland.

Daniel W. Paul is a full-time substitute teacher with the Bellevue (OH) City Schools.

Nancy A. Perhot teaches severely autistic children at the New England Center for Children, Southboro, MA.

Lisa M. Petry is pursuing her M.A. in gerontology at the University of South Florida while working at Canterbury Tower, a retirement community in Tampa, FL.

Lindsey J. Piech is a program coordinator with Glen Helen OEC, Yellow Springs, OH.

Heather L. Ransom, Dublin, OH, is a sales/marketing representative with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Marysville, OH.

Allison E. Ranta teaches seventh grade science, math and health at Crestview Middle School with the Columbus (OH) Public Schools. She lives in Dublin, OH.

Stacia A. Rastauskas, Alexandria, VA, is a legislative assistant with Congressman Dave Hobson, Washington, D.C.

Stephanie M. Ricca, Greenbelt, MD, is a publications coordinator with The Wildlife Habitat Council, Silver Spring, MD.

Stacie L. Rivard teaches second and third grades with the Columbus (OH) Public Schools.

Justin W. Roberts attends the School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley.

Timothy R. Sams, Indianapolis, IN, owns Tender Touch Exclusive Delivery, Westfield, IN.

Allison A. Schell is a teacher/counselor with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Newport, NC.

Jennifer S. Shellhouse is an accountant with Price Waterhouse Coopers/CPI, Columbus, OH.

Laura N. Shewmon, Durham, NC, is a research assistant with Rhône Poulenc, Research Triangle Park, NC.

Carrie M. SirLouis teaches high school science with the Norwalk (OH) City Schools.

Melinda D. Slangen is a kindergarten tutor at Johnson Elementary School with the Barberton (OH) City Schools.

Kerry J. Smith is pursuing her master’s degree in orientation and mobility therapy at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA.

Noelle L. Snyder, Canton, OH, is a sales associate with Kirkland’s and is in the specialty department at Petsmart.

Deanna Soltis, a training specialist in the mental health department with the Victor C. Neumann Association, Chicago, IL, is pursuing her master’s degree in counseling at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

Kristin M. Spalding is an executive assistant with Moen, Inc., North Olmsted, OH.

Joseph L. Staneck, Columbus, OH, is a youth leader at The Buckeye Ranch, a residential treatment center for behaviorally disturbed youth in Grove City, OH.

Kathryn E. Stoneback is an assistant general manager with the Hampton Inn, Springfield, OH.

Richard C. Strausbaugh teaches math and coaches football at Guardian Angels School, Cincinnati, OH.

Sarah C. Stroud teaches third grade at Westgate, an alternative school in Columbus, OH, while pursuing her master’s degree in education at The Ohio State University.

Mindy B. Swann is pursuing her Ph.D. in microbiology at Miami University, Oxford, OH.

Janet L. Thomas teaches first grade at St. John Lutheran School, Fort Wayne, IN.

Steven Q. Thomas is an assistant director of sales for the Columbus (OH) Clippers Baseball Team.

Randy D. Tobias is pursuing graduate studies in mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh (PA).

Jennifer L. Treier is a corporate audit-risk analyst with Bank One Corp., Dallas, TX.

Amy L. Tuttle is a staff accountant with Clark, Schaefer, Hackett and Co., Springfield, OH.

Janel C. VanDerGang is a human resources assistant with Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, Chicago, IL.

Jill K. Veldhaus is an operations associate with Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, OH.

Douglas A. VonKaenel attends The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH.

Matthew L. and Adriane Henderson Wagner, ’95, live in Springfield, OH. Matthew is a Japanese interpreter/translator with Panasonic (American Matsushita Electronics Co.), Troy, OH.

Stacy L. Walker is a naturalist with the Willson Outdoor Center Y.M.C.A., Bellefontaine, OH.

RuCiana N. Wallace, Columbus, OH, married Te haj Shakhan, Aug. 15, 1998. RuCiana is a life specialist with The Midland Life Insurance Co.

Kelly M. Walter is an assistant English teacher at Morioka City High School, Morioka, Iwate, Japan.

Heather L. Walti teaches fifth grade with the Roaring Fork School District, Glenwood Springs, CO.

R. Todd Walti, Columbus, OH, is an information technology recruiter with Aerotek, Dublin, OH.

James R. Weston, a City Year corps member, has been named the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow for City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, CA. He will be providing high school students the opportunity to participate in community service projects.

Allison H. Witt is a legal and technical review clerk with the State of Ohio Legislative Service Commission, Columbus, OH.

Valerie L. Zernentsch is an adjudications officer with the Department of Immigration and Naturalization.

Allison A. Ziegel teaches kindergarten with the Toledo (OH) Public Schools while pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Toledo.

Brent C. Ziegler, Beavercreek, OH, attends Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH.

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