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Daren J. Cotter, Springfield, OH, has been promoted to an assistant vice president
with Fifth Third Bank, Fairborn, OH.
Kevin A. Darbro, Durham, NC, is a senior multimedia producer with PBM InterActive,
Research Triangle Park, NC. A member of the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission,
he is also active as an actor, composer, musician, sound designer, singer and
songwriter with various groups in the area.
Michele “Mitzi” Bloom Devine, Worthington, OH, and her husband,
Joseph, announce the births of Kathleen, April 6, 1997, and twins, Megan and
Erin, Aug. 26, 1998.
Forest T. Driggs, New Albany, OH, is a sales manager with Franklin International,
Columbus, OH.
Amy Suminski Fuller, Ionia, MI, and her husband, Jack, announce the birth of
Allison Margaret, March 22, 1999.
Kristen M. Goan, Twinsburg, OH, married Steven M. Schiopota, Sept. 19, 1998.
Kristen is a family therapist with Crossroads Child and Adolescent Counseling
Center, Mentor, OH.
Samuel H. Morris, Danbury, CT, married Sharon M. Testa, Oct. 10, 1998. Samuel
is an account manager with Candle Corp., White Plains, NY.
Joel M. and Jennifer Phelps Reimer, ’90, Columbus, OH, announce the birth
of Michael Joel, Nov. 19, 1997.
Natalie Hoar Ruble, Reynoldsburg, OH, and her husband, Steven, announce the
birth of Abigail Frances, March 24, 1999.
Douglas R. St. Myer, Powell, OH, married Holly, March 28, 1998. He is an investment
executive with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., Dublin, OH.
Alexandra A. Smith received her M.A.T. in Spanish and English as a second language
from the School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT. She lives in Aoba-Ku,
Yokohama, Japan, and is an English and Spanish teaching fellow with World Learning
at Tokyo Jogakkan Junior College, Machida-Shi, Tokyo, Japan.
Stephen G. and Courtney Benbow Tanner, Cincinnati, OH, announce the birth of
Ella Barbee, Feb. 24, 1999.
Thomas H. III and Rebecca Madeker Tate, Dublin, OH, announce the birth of Emily
Elizabeth, Nov. 12, 1998. Thomas is a sales supervisor with Cendant. Rebecca,
an elementary school teacher with the Columbus (OH) City Schools, received her
master’s degree from The Ohio State University.
Michelle Scarafile Ulak, Charleston, SC, is a broker associate with Prudential
Carolina Real Estate.
Robert M. Wilson, Powell, OH, married Jodi Koder, July 18, 1998. Robert is
regional internal wholesaler with One Group Mutual Funds, Columbus, OH.
Erin Riggle Woerner, Gaithersburg, MD, and her husband, Raymond, announce the
birth of Raymond Carl, Dec. 29, 1998. Erin is a corporate accounting manager
with Marriott International, Inc., Washington, D.C.
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David B. Boone, Sparks, MD, is a technical service chemist with Millennium Inorganic
Chemical.
Jeffrey S. Brown teaches with the Springfield (OH) City Schools and is a bail
bondsman with Charles J. Miller Bail Bonds. He also volunteers as a coach for
the Wittenberg baseball team.
Jennifer L. Darlington, Cleveland Heights, OH, is studying to become an American
sign language interpreter.
Eric A. Durland, Cincinnati, OH, is a registered financial representative with
Fidelity Investments.
Christian M. Geron, West Chester, OH, and his wife, Robyn, announce the birth
of Emma Caroline, March 31, 1999. Christian, who received his master’s
degree in business administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, in
1998, is an assistant vice president with Fifth Third Bank.
Lynn M. Hamrich, South Euclid, OH, and her husband, Steven Dressman, announce
the birth of Alyssa Lynn, Aug. 12, 1998. Lynn, a physician, is a women’s
health fellow at the University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Jennifer Allen Harmon, Sylvan Lake, MI, is gift officer and director of development
at Wayne State University, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts,
Detroit, MI.
Kimberly Hazel Henderson, Chagrin Falls, OH, and her husband, Robert, announce
the birth of Marissa Grace, Sept. 10, 1998. Kim teaches elementary school.
Elizabeth White Hester, Westminster, CO, and her husband, Frank, announce the
birth of their second daughter Sarah Marie, June 20, 1998.
Jennifer L. Hofstetter, Cincinnati, OH, is a senior auditor with HJ Heinz,
Newport, KY.
Anissa Bartley Jones, Maineville, OH, teaches elementary school with the Mariemont
City Schools, Cincinnati, OH.
Kyle R. Klopfer, San Francisco, CA, and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth
of Curtis Ryan, Oct. 19, 1998. Kyle is a tax manager with Deloitte & Touche.
Daniel J. Martinez, Ca-cahuamilpa, Mexico, is an actor.
George K. Mateyo II, Cleveland, OH, married Laura E. Sawyer, June 19, 1999.
George, who received his M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University in 1999,
is an investment portfolio manager with Carnegie Capital Management Co.
Stephanie L. Morgan, Louisville, KY, married Craig W. White, March 20, 1999.
Stephanie is an attorney with Goldberg & Simpson, P.S.C.
Kayoko Nishimura, Kumamoto, Japan, is a journalist with TV Kumamoto Co.
Christina Taylor Owendoff, University Heights, OH, is a psychologist with the
Mentor (OH) Public Schools.
Timothy L. Raynewater, Rocky River, OH, is a financial analyst with Ernst &
Young L.L.P., Cleveland, OH.
Brian L. Robinson, a police officer with the City of Hamilton (OH) Police Dept.,
is a traffic accident investigator and a member of the tactical response team.
Lynda M. Roller, Springfield, OH, married David Farrell, Nov. 29, 1997. Lynda
is assistant to the director of the John Glenn Institute for Public Service
and Public Policy at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Scott C. Routson is an electronic production artist with the Mazer Corp., Dayton,
OH.
Katheryn Wallace Seitz, Dublin, OH, and her husband, Jeffrey, announce the
birth of Kaitlyn Elizabeth, Sept. 9, 1997. Katheryn owns All In Good Taste Catering,
Columbus, OH.
Steven J. Shook attends The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus,
OH.
Tricia A. Sprankle received her J.D. in January 1999 and her LL.M. in May 1999
from Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH.
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Mary C. “Molly” Boland is group sales manager/preferred member coordinator
with the Louisville (KY) Palace Theatre.
Kelly K. Campbell is with Mlicki Design, Inc., Columbus, OH.
P. Jill Dailey, Cincinnati, OH, is an associate counsel with Shire Richwood
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Florence, KY.
Jonathan L. Eilert, Wooster, OH, and his wife, Suzanne, announce the birth
of Margaret Elizabeth, Jan. 21, 1999. Jonathan is pastor of St. Peter Lutheran
Church.
Elizabeth Zitlow Kletzly, a teacher with the Lebanon (OH) City Schools, has
received her master’s degree in reading from Xavier University, Cincinnati,
OH.
Eric J. Lundgren, Kettering, OH, owns Northwitt Inc., which operates BW-3 Restaurants,
Dayton, OH.
Sonja L. Ness, Powell, OH, married William R. Stockton, July 17, 1999. Sonja
is pursuing her teaching certificate at Ohio Dominican College, Columbus, OH.
Steven P. Pearson, Arlington, VA, is director of government relations with
the Can Manufacturers Institute, Washington, D.C.
Jennifer R. Ross, Syracuse, NY, married Russell Miller, June 28, 1997. They
announce the birth of John Patrick, Nov. 18, 1998. Jennifer is a special education
teacher with the Jamesville-Dewitt (NY) Schools.
Deborah Stine Shaw, Cincinnati, OH, received her M.A. in elementary education
from Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY, May 15, 1999. She teaches
third grade at the J.F. Burns Elementary School, Kings Mills, OH.
As senior network engineer, Ryan A. Whitney, Foster City, CA, manages the San
Francisco, CA, branch of DWS, a network consulting firm.
Andrea Wood, Jamaica Plain, MA, is a program assistant with The Boston Consulting
Group.
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Gretchen M. Baer is pursuing her M.F.A. in directing at the University of Montana,
Missoula, MT.
Devin M. and Laurie Fellers Bunsold live in Miamisburg, OH. Devin is in the
marketing department with LOGTEC, Inc., Fairborn, OH. Laurie teaches fifth grade
with the Kettering (OH) City Schools.
Melissa Duckwall Clark, Chicago, IL, received her M.D. from Wright State University
School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, June 11, 1999. She is serving her residency
at Ravenswood Family Practice.
David L. and Sara Lade Daugherty announce the birth of Oria Lee, Jan. 26, 1999.
David teaches organic chemistry at Wittenberg.
Jeffrey D. Deetsch, Louisville, KY, married Anne Karrick, July 25, 1998. Jeff
is with Kentucky Home Trust Co.
Suzanne E. Dial is pursuing her doctor of physical therapy degree from Creighton
University, Omaha, NE.
Sandra J. Dukat, Chicago, IL, competed in the 1999 World Cup Finals in Breckenridge,
CO. She also participated in a residency program in Winter Park, CO with the
hope of making the 2002 U.S. Disabled Ski Team and the Salt Lake Winter Paralympics.
Sandy also competed in the 1998 World Swim Championships in Christchurch, New
Zealand, where she set an American record in the 800m freestyle. She is the
first RIC athlete to be selected to compete at the world championship level
in both a winter and summer sport.
Jenna K. Evans is a credit analyst with the marine division of Caterpillar
Financial Services Corp., Nashville, TN.
Amy B. Firestine married Todd D. Pechar, July 11, 1998. They live in Lancaster,
OH, where Amy teaches third grade with the Lancaster City Schools. Todd is an
attorney with Stebeltan Aranda and Snyder.
Christopher B. Frost, Oak Hill, WV, attends the College of Law at West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV.
Laura Ashcraft Graham, Fairfield, OH, is a web/desktop designer with Vineyard
Community Church, Cincinnati, OH.
Christopher R. and Elizabeth Miller Hale, ’93, live in Chicago, IL. Christopher
is a product manager with The Harris Trust and Savings Bank. Elizabeth, who
teaches at New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL, received her M.A. in counseling
in June 1998 from Northeastern Illinois University, Skokie, IL.
Peter F. Hanson, Cleveland Heights, OH, is an IS client/server support specialist
with Progressive, Mayfield Heights, OH.
Michele M. Holdash, Minneapolis, MN, married Gregory T. Birgy, Oct. 31, 1998.
Michele is a product and program coordinator with HealthPartners.
Kara Skinner Humphrey, Dayton, OH, teaches German and French and coaches cross-country
at Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School.
Monica Kohart is a market analyst with Cinergy Corp., Cincinnati, OH.
Heather C. Logan, an attorney, serves as chief of military justice in the judge
advocate general’s department with the U.S. Air Force. She has been promoted
to the rank of captain and named senior company grade “Officer of the
Year” for the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, SC.
Paul M. Otten, Lawrenceburg, IN, and his wife, Julie, announce the birth of
Emma Rose, March 14, 1999. Paul, who received his master’s degree in educational
administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, in May 1999, is an assistant
principal with the Fairfield (OH) City Schools.
Shane T. Russell received his M.D. from the Tulane University School of Medicine,
New Orleans, LA, in June 1998. He is serving his residency in urology at the
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Elizabeth “Lisa” M. Schumann, Columbus, OH, married John W. Kroeger,
Oct. 18, 1997.
Mills James Productions, Columbus, OH, has appointed Sean M. Smith project
manager of its new media and internet solutions group. Sean lives in Dublin,
OH.
Tracy L. Stahl, Akron, OH, married Michael R. Reiss, Aug. 2, 1997. Tracy received
her M.P.A. in environmental policy/natural resource management from Indiana
University in 1997. She is an environmental economist with the Davey Resource
Group, Kent, OH.
Sherri J. West, Hilliard, OH, is an answer one manager with Bank One, Westerville,
OH.
Susan L. Woodford, Greenwich, CT, married Marc D. Schroeder, ’92, June
6, 1998. Susan is pursuing her master’s degree in interior design at the
Pratt Art Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Mark is vice president of strategy with circle.com,
Wilton, CT.
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Kristin M. Beckstrom, Kalamazoo, MI, received her M.S.W. from Western Michigan
University School of Social Work in April 1997. She is a children’s protective
services worker with the Family Independence Agency.
Erica Perdue Brickey, Anna, OH, teaches gifted students with the Hardin County
Schools, Kenton, OH.
Jennifer E. Day, Duarte, CA, married Scott J. Wolfson, Oct. 10, 1998. Jen is
a marketing coordinator with Montgomery Watson, an environmental engineering
consulting firm in Pasadena, CA.
Rebecca A. Deehr is a teaching assistant in the physics department while pursuing
graduate studies at the Miami University Institute of Environmental Sciences,
Oxford, OH.
Kevin J. Espelage, Springfield, OH, is an assistant dean of admission at Wittenberg.
Jessica E. Feinberg, a coordinator with Familyeducation Network, Boston, MA,
is active with Big Brother/Big Sister, Newton Center, MA.
Jay L. Freund, director of admissions at St. Xavier High School, Louisville,
KY, is pursuing his M.A. in English at the University of Louisville.
Kathleen F. Hickey, Bethesda, MD, is pursuing her J.D. at The George Washington
University, Washington, D.C.
James J. Hofelich, Cleveland, OH, is a clerk with Walter & Haverfield,
while pursuing his J.D. at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Ethan W. Hooper is a wilderness guide with Denali Wilderness Expeditions, Talkeetna,
AK.
Scott A. Hughes teaches social studies and coaches football at Milford (OH)
High School.
Courtney D. Johnson, Westerville, OH, received her M.P.H. in epidemiology from
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in March 1999 and was inducted into
the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in perinatal, women’s
health and reproductive epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
MD.
Nicole M. LaSota, Beavercreek, OH, teaches sixth grade language arts with the
Sugarcreek Local Schools, Bellbrook, OH.
Christeena B. McHale, Wilder, KY, married Robert D. Morrison, Aug. 29, 1998.
Christeena is senior programmer/analyst with Becton Dickinson, Cincinnati, OH.
Kristen E. Michelson received her M.A. in French from the University of Minnesota
in July 1997. She teaches business and conversational English with private language
institutes in Cologne, Germany.
Bryce L. and Katherine Meyer Thompson live in Chicago, IL. Bryce is an MIS
specialist in the Department of Supervision and Regulation with the Federal
Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Colby B. Winters, Fredericksberg, Czechoslovakia, is an in-flight coordinator
with Delta Air Lines, Jamaica, NY.
Andrei S. and Karen Meilander Yelovich live in Catonsville, MD. Andrei, a chemistry
teacher at Perry Hall High School, received his M.S. in organic chemistry from
the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in January 1999. Karen is a financial
analyst with Environmental Elements Corp.
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Courtney O. Chavers and Daniel G. Schmidt II were married Aug. 1, 1998, and
live in Cleveland Heights, OH.
Melissa Coomer married Steven T. Fox, August 1, 1998. They live in Toledo,
OH. Melissa is with D.T. Services, Inc.
Dennis B. Dahlberg, Springfield, OH, teaches social studies at London (OH)
High School.
Marguerite C. Farricker is a veterinary assistant with Medvet and Associates,
Columbus, OH, while pursuing her doctorate of veterinary medicine at The Ohio
State University.
Erin M. Fast, Powell, OH, is a floor manager with Check Free Corp., Dublin,
OH.
Melissa A. Grean, Venice, CA, is a post production coordinator with Post Haste,
Los Angeles, CA.
Timothy P. Gunn, Lakewood, OH, is a sales/service manager with Ohio Counting
Scale, Brooklyn Heights, OH.
April J. Helderman, Englewood, OH, married Michael E. Miller, July 31, 1998.
April teaches high school social studies with the Trotwood-Madison City Schools.
Shannon N. Ingram, Knoxville, TN, married Dwight D. Tolliver, May 29, 1999.
Shannon received her master’s degree in city and regional planning from
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in June 1998. She is a city planner
with the Knoxville Metropolitan Planning Commission. Dwight is pursuing his
master’s degree in counseling at the University of Tennessee.
Jennifer M. Lajti, Van Wert, OH, married Jason T. Bebout, May 9, 1998. Jennifer
teaches first grade with the Springfield (OH) City Schools. Jason is with Ohio
City Insurance Agency.
Misty R. Lance, Wooster, OH, is a unit/training supervisor with Wil Research
Labs, Ashland, OH.
Jennifer P.A. Lewis married Rudy Thornton Jr., Oct. 17, 1998. She is pursuing
her M.A. in secondary education/social studies comprehensive at Xavier University,
Cincinnati, OH.
Ashley E. Patterson Ranch Mirage, CA, teaches second grade gifted and talented
students with the Desert Sands Unified School District, Palm Desert, CA.
Jill K. Pellior, Grove City, OH, teaches fourth grade with the South Western
City Schools.
David J. Peltz teaches English and coaches the varsity girls’ basketball
team with the Greenville (OH) City Schools.
Mark L. Peters, South Charleston, OH, is with I Supply Co., Fairborn, OH.
Megan L. Porter has received her M.S. in biology from the University of Cincinnati
(OH).
Natalie A. Saikaly, Cleveland Heights, OH, is a real estate consultant with
Deloitte & Touche L.L.P., Cleveland, OH.
Kimberly A. Snyder, Lewis Center, OH, married David J. Kivimaki, Nov. 22, 1997.
Kim is a compliance coordinator with United HealthCare of Ohio, Columbus, OH.
Meredith L. Sorice, Centerville, OH, is a management analyst with KPMG L.L.P.
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Jonathan S. Archey, Delaware, OH, is a legislative aide with the Ohio House
of Representatives, Columbus, OH.
Stefanie J. Atwater is a case manager with Alvis House, Columbus, OH.
Jill Evers Benton, Coldwater, OH, is a permanent substitute teacher with the
Celina (OH) City Schools.
Staci M. Bertelli, London, England, is director of membership development at
FOCUS Information Services.
Danielle R.C. Clack is pursuing her J.D. at Capital University Law School,
Columbus, OH.
Marlo M. Derr, Springfield, OH, married Justin V. Chaney, Aug. 29, 1998. Marlo
is a sales representative with First Energy/Ohio Edison.
Henning F. Horn is a graduate assistant in the cell and molecular biology department
at the University of Cincinnati (OH).
Mike D. Lewis, Cincinnati, OH, is with Friedman-Swift Associates.
Charity J. Lorenzo, Durham, NC, is a clinical research coordinator with Glaxo
Wellcome Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC.
Brett S. MacDonald, Pomona, NY, is a project geologist with LMS Engineers,
Pearl River, NY.
Jennifer L. McBeath, Gurnee, IL, is a foster care case manager with Catholic
Charities, Waukegan, IL.
While pursuing his master’s degree in educational counseling with a concentration
in college student affairs, Troy D. Nunamaker is serving as a graduate assistant
for leadership programs and community services at Clemson (SC) University.
Kelly M. Pechar, East Brunswick, NJ, received her master’s degree in
clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ. She is
a master’s level psychologist with Family and Children’s Services,
Elizabeth, NJ.
Erika L. Rasmussen, Portland, OR, is a project manager with City Year Seattle
(WA)/King County.
Daniel P. Rossetti is a contracts manager with TEKsystems, Cincinnati, OH.
Marvin L. Snyder III received his M.S. in higher education with a minor in
sports administration from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, May 1,
1999. He is a residence hall director in Valdosta, GA.
Stacie L. Warren is a leasing specialist with Fairfield Properties, Columbus,
OH.
Colleen J. Weiss, Great Mills, MD, is an environmental biologist with RMC,
Inc., Lexington Park, MD.
Janine R. Wilmsen is pursuing her master’s degree in special education
at Webster University, St. Louis, MO.
Lionel M. Worman, Springfield, OH, is an information technology coordinator
at Wittenberg.
James J. Yoo, Oakland, CA, is a regional support coordinator with Americorps,
San Francisco, CA.
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Sarah E. Adams is an agricultural extension worker with the Mennonite Central
Committee, Gaborone, Botswana.
Jill M. Bechtel, Cincinnati, OH, is a marketing analyst with Acosta-PMI, Inc.
Jeremy W. Flesch is a settlement analyst with Master Card International, St.
Louis, MO.
Rebecca E. Fogt, Vandalia, OH, teaches learning-disabled students at Helke
Elementary School.
Gregory E. Frangos, Columbus, OH, is an ISDN specialist with Telecomm Industries,
Dublin, OH.
As a Fulbright fellow in Okinawa, Japan, Dennis J. Frost is researching Ota
Masahide, the prefectural governor of Okinawa and the role that he has played
in U.S.-Japanese relations.
Andrew W.W. Gundolf, Springfield, OH, married Melissa A. Snyder, Aug. 8, 1998.
Andy is a bank officer at National City Bank, Fairborn, OH.
Emily I. Hegedus is a sales assistant with Mellon Private Asset Management,
San Francisco, CA.
Katharine N. Herman, Newark, DE, received her master’s degree from the
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, in September
1999.
Melissa A. Hess is an executive assistant with the State of Michigan in Governor
Engler’s Washington, D.C. office.
Adam C. Hofmann, Louisville, KY, is an assistant engineer with Samtec, New
Albany, IN.
Sarah E. Maurer is a backpacking guide at Sky Ranch, Ft. Collins, CO.
Leslie J. Meyer is a program director with the Y.M.C.A., Austin, TX.
Claudia K. Newton is a sales associate with Jacobson’s, Columbus, OH.
Alison K. Oatman, Dayton, OH, is a senior customer service representative with
Isotec, Inc., Miamisburg, OH.
Erica B. Salinas is pursuing her master’s degree in social work at The
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Ashley E. Schomburg, Zanesville, OH, teaches elementary music with the Crooksville
(OH) School District.
Tyler M. Stepsis is pursuing his M.D. at the University of Cincinnati (OH)
College of Medicine.
Steven Q. Thomas, Cleveland, OH, is an account executive with Long Beach Manufacturing
Co., Independence, OH.
Teresa A. Watson, Centerville, OH, is a claims adjuster with Progressive Insurance,
Dayton, OH.
Misty N. Whitacre is a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints in Salt Lake City, UT.