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1971
Johnny P. Beckett Jr. is senior vice president of One Valley Bank, Lynchburg, VA.

James M. Funk has retired as president of Shell Continental Companies, Houston, TX.

Terry L. Kinsey, Oak Park, IL, is a physical therapist with Edgewater Rehabilitation Associates, Inc., Northbrook, IL.

Donna Baxter Kinsler, Greer, SC, is payroll manager with Rockwell Automation, Green-ville, SC.

Elizabeth H. McCann is deputy attorney general for tort litigation with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, Denver, CO.

A. Alan Mitchell, New Albany, OH, is vice president and senior attorney of National City Bank, Columbus, OH.

John R. Perfect, Durham, NC, is the 1999 recipient of the Duke University Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award. John, a professor of medicine, has taught at Duke for 22 years.

Lois Downes Pfautz, Lebanon, PA, married Andrew A. Papson, Dec. 12, 1998. Lois is parish secretary at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Cornwall, PA.

Patricia Zerr Weigel, Downington, PA, teaches fourth grade with the Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA.

1972
Robert T. and Christine McCutcheon Byrne live in Lexington, SC. Christine is a corporate tax analyst with Safety-Kleen Corp., Columbia, SC.

Eden Alexander Glenn is the executive director of the family counseling center with the Medical College of Virginia Department of Psychiatry, Richmond, VA.

Joyce Kazanjian is a student support counselor at Fenway High School, Cambridge, MA.

Robert W. Pratt, Wilmette, IL, is an assistant attorney general with the Antitrust Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Chicago, IL.

R. Thomas Ray is an executive officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Martin D. and Janis Olhoeft Sikora live in Cincinnati, OH. Martin is chair and a professor in the paper science and engineering department at Miami University, Oxford, OH. Janis is an artist.

1973
Holly B. Davis, Amherst, MA, married Julian F. Tyson, Aug. 18, 1998. Holly is a lecturer and writing center counselor at Smith College, Northampton, MA.

1974
Barton L. Beebe, Eastpointe, MI, is an associate pastor of First English Lutheran Church, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.

Charles A. Breinig, Jenkintown, PA, is a broker associate with Weichert Realtors, Fort Washington, PA.

Susan Kreizwald Lawson, Granby, CT, is accounting manager with Savage Arms, Inc., Westfield, MA.

Arlene Panepinto Mitchell, Pine, CO, is a senior associate with Mid-Continent Regional Education Lab, Aurora, CO.

Susan Walker O’Donnell, Newtown Square, PA, received a master’s degree in taxation from Villanova (PA) Law School in 1998. She is an estate planning attorney with Valley Forge Financial Group, Inc., King of Prussia, PA.

David R. Pell and Melissa K. Woodburn, ’75, live in San Rafael, CA. Melissa is an artist. David is a senior manager with Nortel Networks.

Denise DeSantis Penwright, Fairport, NY, is a commodity team leader with Delphi Automotive Systems, Rochester, NY.

David M. and Elaine Smith Siegel, ’76, live in Portland, OR. David is director of Portland operations with Pacific Rim Resources. Elaine is a senior growth management specialist with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.

Kimberly S. Bond is director of development with Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.

Amy Campbell, Princeton, NJ, is director of athletics and physical education at Bryn Mawr (PA) College.

Carole Baroody Corcoran is a professor in the department of psychology at Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA.

Barbara Mulhern Fowler is the vice president and chief marketing officer for Prudential Insurance Co., Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cheryl Thiesing Goolsby, Loveland, OH, teaches kindergarten with the Fayetteville (OH)-Perry Local Schools. She was recently named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

Lynn E. Miller is general counsel with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Nashville, TN.

Deborah Huffman Unsold, Waterford, OH, is a staffing coordinator with Action Temporary Services, Inc., Marietta, OH.

1976
Julia Terry Arnold, Ellicott City, MD, is a post doctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Baltimore, MD.

Elizabeth L. Berberian is director of the upstate HIV counseling and testing program with the New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.

Siri E. Borg, Bloomingburg, NY, is postmaster of the U.S. Postal Service, Thompsonville, NY.

Katherine W. Fansler is manager of international marketing and public relations with Word Entertainment, Nashville, TN.

Nancy Schmidt Neill, Alpharetta, GA, is a national field sales manager with Beckitt & Colman Co., Suwanee, GA.

Patrick C. Schafer, Mukilteo, WA, is a sales representative with Federal Express, Bothell, WA.

Sheila Drain Teeters, Coral Springs, FL, is a paralegal with Greenspoon, Marder, Hirsch-feld, Rafkin, Ross & Berger, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Don E. Jr. and Jan Bartz West live in Independence, KS. Jan is director of children services with the Four County Mental Health Center. Don is president of Prestige, Inc.

Paul A. Wolfe, Middle Village, NY, is a program assistant with the American Guild of Organists, New York, NY.

1977
Karen Krygier Reed, Long Valley, NJ, and her husband, John, announce the birth of Katya, March 7, 1998.

Scott G. Wolfanger is a sales representative with Micro Motion, Inc., Dublin, OH.

1978
Susan L. Blackburn, Carlisle, PA, is a professional development manager with IBM, Mechanicsburg, PA.

David P. Boerschlein, Owego, NY, is in software development with Computer Task Group.

Kimberlee Heichel Coolbaugh, Madison, OH, teaches earth science with the Mentor (OH) School District.

Tadd W. Newell, Mayville, NY, married Tina Rexford, July 8, 1999. Tadd is an R.N. with St. Vincent Regional Heart Center, Erie, PA, and owns Heron Cove Cottages and Outdoor Recreation Center, Chautaugua Lake, NY.

Anne Elliott Platt, Shorewood, MN, is direct marketing manager with Best Buy Co., Inc., Eden Prairie, MN.

Barbara L. Schamadan, Conway, NH, married John Renda, Aug. 1, 1998. Barbara teaches at Pine Tree Elementary School, Center Conway, NH.

Richard J. Wayman, a chartered financial analyst, is president of researchstock.com and a board member for the Columbus (OH) Society of Financial Analysts.

Robert S. Gordon, Montclair, VA, is a senior policy analyst with the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the Executive Office of the President, Washington, D.C.

Paul G. Iaffaldano, Marietta, GA, is chief revenue officer with weather.com, Atlanta, GA.

Sandra Reber Jones, Montclair, NJ, is vice president of marketing with Aveda, a division of Estée Lauder, New York NY.

Brenda Hall Kresse, Houston, TX, and her husband, John, announce the birth of Noah Michael, Aug. 9, 1999. Brenda teaches sixth grade at Abundant Life Academy.

G. Scott and Diane Gray Leininger, ’80, live in Madisonville, LA. Scott is general manager of Consolidated Terminals & Logistics Co., Mandeville, LA. Diane is a sales distributor with Morinda, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT.

Gregory McDonald, St. Petersburg, FL, is a regional director with Achieve Global, Tampa, FL.

David W. and Jeanne Wolf Schneider live near Ellisworth Air Force Base, SD, where David is a lieutenant colonel serving as director of operations with the Warrior Preparation Center.

Wayne L. and Kathleen Hartley Wold, ’78, live in Hagerstown, MD. Wayne is an instructor of music/organist at Hood College, Frederick, MD, an instructor in the Church Music Institute at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA, director of chapel music at Camp David and a free-lance performer, clinician and writer. He was recently elected president of Region One of the Association of Lutheran Church Missions, and his tenth collection of organ music was released by Augsburg Fortress Publishers.

Julie A. Aufderheide, Tampa, FL, married Charles M. Britton, Oct. 24, 1998. Julie is director of annual giving with the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Stephen H. and Linda Keck Cordle live in Imperial, PA. Steve earned his doctor of ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in April 1999.

Richard A. Dove, assistant director of legal and legislative services for the Supreme Court of Ohio, is the new president of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. He lives in Dublin, OH.

Teryl Reed Flynn, Moon Township, PA, is manager of outsourcing and start-up assessment with Development Dimensions International, Bridgeville, PA.

Gae E. Kovalick, Midland, TX, is an assistant professor in the department of science and mathematics at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX.

Maria Pappas McFarland and her husband, Keith, announce the birth of Georgia Kathryn, Jan. 19, 1999. Maria teaches English at Centerville (OH) High School.

Luz C. Rodriguez, Littleton, CO, married Mike J. Reyes, Sept. 19, 1998. Luz is a geophysicist with Landmark Graphics, Englewood, CO.

Paulla Kozak Williamson, Orwell, OH, is an occupational therapist with Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services, Girard, OH.

1981
Bryan S. and Gail Garrett Derreberry, ’82, live in Hickory, NC. Bryan is president and CEO of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. Gail is a school and community adviser with DK Family Learning, the direct service division of DK Publishing.

Lawrence M. DeSantis, Bethel Park, PA, is director of regional sales-steel east with Premier Refractories International, Carnegie, PA.

Michael P. Flaherty, Hebron, KY, is a teacher/coach at LaSalle High School, Cincinnati, OH.

Susan Greenwald Gilbert, Spring Lake, NJ, and her husband, Darren, announce the birth of Grant Frederick, Aug. 19, 1999.

Thomas S. Haxby is a senior forester with the Florida Division of Forestry, Tallahassee, FL.

Margaret Funsch Kerr, Berwyn, PA, teaches with the Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA.

Robert H. Kraybill, a veterinarian, owns Cumberland Valley Equine Service, Carlisle, PA.

David A. and Jill Hutto Kunde, ’82, live in Burnsville, MN. Dave is vice president of operations with Advanced Telecommunications, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.

Tim R. Ortelli and his wife, Tracy, announce the birth of Olivia, Aug. 3, 1998. Tim teaches health and physical education and is the boys’ head basketball coach at Bridgewater (NJ)-Raritan High School.

Mark D. Reed, Duluth, GA, is an associate professor of criminal justice at Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.

Sarah Wilson Schroeder, Hilliard, OH, and her husband, Philip, announce the birth of Emma, Feb. 11, 1999. Sarah is a consultant with Rector & Associates, Inc.

Ellen Gwennap Yale, Charlotte, NC, and her husband, Whitney, announce the birth of Bayla, Jan. 25, 1998. Ellen is a trainer with Software Training Service, Inc., Shelby, NC.

1982
Franklin K. Bassett, Arlington, MA, and his wife, Marie, announce the birth of Michaela Nicole, Feb. 2, 1998. Franklin is an account executive with TTI, Tewksbury, MA.

David P. Blume, Newton, MA, married Cathy Massoal, June 13, 1999. David is self-employed as a manufacturer’s representative.

Douglas C. Eschbach, Schwenlesville, PA, is executive director of the Senior Adult Activity Center of Indian Valley, Souderton, PA.

Kristina Englund Krieger, Gibsonia, PA, and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Eric Mark, May 25, 1999.

Gerardo F. and Kathleen O’Connor Kusminsky, ’83, live in Honeoye Falls, NY. Jerry is president of Pittsford Paving, Inc., Rochester, NY.

Dalon K. Myricks, Gahanna, OH, is chief of fiscal administration with the Ohio Department of Mental Health, Columbus, OH.

Eric R. and Susan Blakey Simon live in Birmingham, MI. Eric is president of Wolverine Tractor & Equipment Co., Southfield, MI.

Janet Bulakowski Varan, Ewing, NJ, is web service director with the New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton, NJ.

Susan M. Zbinden married Bruce E. Conner, Sept. 10, 1999. Susan is an assistant director of the Swampscott (OK) Public Library.

1983
Ann Robertson Heilweil, and her husband, Vic, announce the birth of Anika, June 11, 1999. Ann is an athletic trainer with Physical Therapy, Inc. at the Salt Lake City (UT) Art Center.

Andrew S. Linn, Alpharetta, GA, and his wife, Sandy, announce the birth of Olivia Leigh, Feb. 2, 1998.

Leslie Barker McNamara, Wilmington, DE, is a practice leader of financial service with Qwest Internet Solutions, Malvern, PA.

Elizabeth Mondora Murphy, Tampa, FL, is an R.N. with the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, Largo, FL.

Thomas P. Pangburn, Elkhart, IN, is a corporate counsel with Monaco Coach Corp., Wakarusa, IN.

Edward L. Schalles, Wayne, PA, and his wife, Linda, announce the birth of Sarah, Feb. 18, 1999. Edward is with Colonial Electric, King of Prussia, PA.

Douglas J. Shilliday, Oakland, CA, and his wife, Melissa, announce the birth of Michael Patrick, April 27, 1999.

Sarah K. Smith, Littleton, MA, teaches at Presentation of Mary Academy, Methuen, MA.

Dianne Dixon Stoughton, Hitchcock, TX, and her husband, Jerald, announce the birth of Jacob Brian, Jan. 26, 1999. Diane is an elementary life skills teacher with the Pearland School System.

Joanne Vadala, Rochester, NY, and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Roman, March 30, 1999. Joanne is an account executive with Lexmark International, Inc.

Richard L. and Mary Clark Wendling, ’80, Watauga, TX, announce the birth of Joseph, Sept. 9, 1998. Rich is a senior inventory analyst with Mattel Toys Southwest Distribution Center, Fort Worth, TX. Mary is a homemaker.

Jeffrey A. and Lisa Ludwig Wichman, ’84, live in Rockaway, NJ. Jeff is vice president of commercial lending with The Towne Center Bank, Lodi, NJ. Lisa is a music teacher and choral director with the Kinnelon (NJ) School District and organist and children’s choir director with King of Kings Lutheran Church, Mountain Lakes, NJ.

1984
Sally Wheeler Amlung and her husband, Douglas, announce the birth of Clay Michael, Nov. 19, 1998. Sally is a pediatrician with Springs Pediatrics, Louisville, KY.

Gail Gibson Cassidy, Brunswick, OH, and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of Stephen Christopher, Sept. 15, 1999.

Tamara J. Galloway, Norwood, MA, is a clinical manager of clinical chemistry with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Jane Davies Gulas, Ashland, VA, is a training counselor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (VA).

Lisa Richards Hone, Arlington, VA, is manager of special projects with the American Council on Education, Washington, D.C.

Anne Gillim Huntoon, Penfield, NY, is a health care analyst with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rochester, NY.

Alaine Reinhardt Kaminsky, Cocoa Beach, FL, and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of Callie, Jan. 17, 1998.

Patricia Anselment Kittles, Springfield, OH, is a procurement analyst/contracting officer with Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH.

Steven A. Metz, Northville, MI, is a national account manager with Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY.

Patricia Hoffman Murakami, Rolling Meadows, IL, and her husband, John, announce the birth of Hanna Skye, May 29, 1999. Pat is president and co-founder of Precepta, Inc.

William C. Prain, Evanston, IL, and his wife, Bethany, announce the birth of Elizabeth Cramond, April 3, 1999. William is a marketing and technology director with Dussek Campbell, Skokie, IL.

Steven R. Ragan, Crestwood, KY, and his wife, Emily, announce the birth of Elizabeth, Aug. 21, 1999.

Mary S. Wisnom, Whitehall, MI, received her Ph.D. in philosophy from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Angela G. Wolle, Mountlake Terrace, WA, is a systems manager with SAFECO Insurance, Seattle, WA.

Thomas H. Boyd Jr. is general manager of corporate marketing and communication with Maersk, Inc., Madison, NJ.

John K. Cunningham, Long Valley, NJ, married Kristina, May 2, 1998. John is senior vice president with Associated Realty, Inc., Parsippany, NJ.

Theresa Boland Cuprak, Tempe, AZ, and her husband, Richard, announce the birth of Kathleen, Feb. 18, 1999.

Kathleen A. Hairsine, Hoboken, New Jersey, is a group business adviser with Medical Economics Co., Montvale, NJ.

Anne Thomas Hoffman, Kalamazoo, MI, and her husband, John, announce the birth of Kailey, Jan. 8, 1998. Anne teaches at Richland (MI) Elementary.

Nancy L. Ivey, Bomoseen, VT, and her husband, Lawrence, announce the birth of Janell, July 28, 1999. Nancy is an assistant director of the success program with the Rutland (VT) Public Schools.

David I. Kepner, Rockville, MD, and his wife, Kimberly, announce the birth of Kristen Ivory, April 18, 1998.

Nancy Olsen King, Lilburn, GA, and her husband, Grantland, announce the birth of James Gordon, July 12, 1999.

Beth Breyer-Mbise, Aurora, CO, is an operations assistant/procedures writer with Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corp., Denver, CO.

Mary DePorter Michaels married Steven M. Lowry, July 17, 1999. Mary is a home daycare provider with Mary’s Little Lambs, Phelps, NY.

Timothy P. and Julie Courtney Murphy live in Westminster, CO. Julie is a dentist with Family Dental Center, Denver, CO. Timothy is manager of customer satisfaction center operations with Respironics, Inc.

Leslie A. Overturf is an intake coordinator with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of King County, Seattle, WA.

Pamalyn K. Simich married Brian M. Metzler, Feb. 20, 1999. Pam is an art director of Skiing Magazine, Boulder, CO.

Laura E. Washburn, Vienna, VA, married Douglas E. Noble, Nov. 8, 1998. Laura is a compliance officer with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bethesda, MD.

John E. Whittlesey Jr., program manager with The Healthcare Management Council, Inc., Needham, MA, continues to sing frequently in the Boston, MA area. He has performed at Harvard University’s Lowell House Opera, with the Longwood Opera, and with the Cambridge Lieder and Opera Society.

1986
Diana King Anick, Grand Rapids, MI, and her husband, Alan, announce the birth of John Vetter, Dec. 20, 1998.

Julie Buxton Arnold, Carmel, IN, and her husband, William, announce the birth of Matthew, May 9, 1998.

Tomoyo Horie Becker, Westport, CT, received his M.B.A. in finance from Yale School of Management, New Haven, CT, in 1999. He is an assistant treasurer with The Sumitomo Bank, Limited, New York, NY.

Susan Jordan Bennett, Sagamore Beach, MA, and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of Hannah Susan, Aug. 5, 1999. Susan is a regional director with Carnegie Communications.

Sean E. Gleason, Penfield, NY, and his wife, Cynthia, announce the birth of Aerin Rose, March 26, 1998. Sean is an assistant attorney general with the New York State Department of Law, Rochester, NY.

Robert W. Hand, Rye, NH, and his wife, Dora, announce the birth of Ryan, April 7, 1999. Bob is general manager of Park Nameplate Co., Inc., Dover, NH.

Brian W. and Deborah Firestine Henderson, ’91, live in Loveland, OH. Brian is a sales and marketing manager with General Factory Supplies, Cincinnati, OH. Debby is a baby care finance manager with Proctor & Gamble Co.

Peyton S. and Lizbeth Mooney Kay, ’88, live in New Preston, CT. Peyton is an executive vice president with Electric Schoolhouse, Inc.

Steven R. and Heather Rollins Laughman, ’87, live in Wilton, CT. Steven, a partner with Deloitte & Touche, Columbus, OH, is on assignment to Frankfurt, Germany.

Grace Butterfield Miller, Lake Worth, FL, is president of Professional Evaluations Associates, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL.

David N. Jr. and Kimberly Fedor Morrell, ’87, live in Missouri City, TX. David is an attorney practicing with Hoover, Bax & Slovacek, LLP, Houston, TX. Kimberly is a neurology sales specialist with Teua Marion Partners.

Regina D. Nelson is vice president of visual merchandising with Donna Karan International, New York, NY.

A. Scott Norman, an attorney practicing in Columbus, OH, owns A. Jamison Development Group, Ltd.

Beth Sertl-Patterson, Pittsford, NY, and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of twins, Alex Clifford and Bridgit Marguerite, on Aug. 27, 1999.

Molly Gartner Pirie, North Canton, OH, and her husband, Bradley, announce the birth of Adam, July 8, 1999.

Christopher E. Poehlmann is president of Christopher Poehlmann Studio, Inc., Naples, FL.

Duane A. Watts has been promoted to full partner and office manager of Watts House of Insurance, Inc., Bucyrus, OH.

1987
Steven L. Bedacht, Cincinnati, OH, is a sales representative with The Nielsen Co., Florence, KY.

Martin J. Bidwell, Pompano Beach, FL, and his wife, Michelle, announce the birth of Stephanie Elizabeth, Feb. 27, 1999. Martin is an attorney practicing as a federal public defender in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Michael F. and Liza Thomas Burger, ’88, live in Syracuse, NY. Michael is a research ecologist with the National Audubon Society. Liza is a long-term care consultant with LTB Consulting.

Karen L. Clark, Yardley, PA, married James R. Littley, Oct. 3, 1998. Karen is a vice president of finance and administration with Harte-Hanks, Inc., Langhorne, PA.

Megan Elliott Dinopoulus, Lusby, MD, and her husband, Bruce, announce the birth of Evan Elliott, April 19, 1999. Megan is an instructional leader at Green Holly Elementary School, Leonardtown, MD.

Meredith L. Dyment married Thomas Wojtkun, Aug. 7, 1999. She is a special education teacher at Lakewood (OH) High School.

Ruthmarie L. Kelley, Washington, D.C., is a librarian with CDM Group, Chevy Chase, MD.

Christian S. Laber, Ventura, CA, is a geologist with Secor International, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Rebecca Stewart Maas, St. Charles, IL, and her husband, Philip, announce the birth of Jordan Elizabeth, Feb. 8, 1999.

Amanda Boord McGrady, Fredericksburg, VA, and her husband, Jackson, announce the birth of Andrew, May 5, 1999.

Michelle Rufe Moyer, Line Lexington, PA, and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Scott Jacob, Aug. 25, 1998.

Christine Matusik-Plas, Grafton, OH, is a project director with Y.W.C.A. of Elyria (OH).

Paige J. Purse, Collegeville, PA, is a manager with The Vanguard Group of Investment Companies, Valley Forge, PA.

Elizabeth C. Sauerhoff, Norwalk, CT, married Robin P. McCready, Sept. 26, 1998. Betty is an office manager with E.J. Whittle DDS, LLC, Old Greenwich, CT.

Martha Durham Schweitz, Cary, NC, and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of Elizabeth Julianna, Aug. 28, 1999.

David L. Shepherd is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Texas, San Antonio, TX.

Timothy S. and Lynne Sykora Stadler, ’88, announce the birth of Carsten Joseph, July 10, 1999. Timothy is a district buyer with J.C.Penney Co., Inc., Louisville, KY.

Lance A. Talmage Jr. and his wife, Monica, announce the birth of Lance III, Feb. 18, 1999. Lance is an anesthesiologist with Anesthesia Consultants of Toledo (OH).

1988
Robert F. and Dedra Day Allomong, ’87, live in Plymouth, MI. Robert is a manufacturing representative with C.A. McCourt & Associates.

Curtis E. Bixel, Columbus, OH, teaches science with the Upper Arlington (OH) City Schools.

David A. Brown and his wife, Shareen, announce the birth of Wil, June 3, 1999. David is an executive director/counsel with the Ohio State Chiropractic Association, Columbus, OH.

Monique Dubacher Comiskey, Atlanta, GA, and her husband, Philip, announce the birth of Clara Marie, July 6, 1999.

Christopher T. and Lauren Evans DeJong, ’91, Clarendon Hills, IL, announce the birth of Meghan Eileen, Sept. 2, 1999. Chris is a residential mortgage specialist with Harris Bank, Hinsdale, IL. Lauren is an attorney with Bermann Swerdlove.

Stephanie Rath DiGena is manager of distribution with Bed Bath & Beyond, Union, NJ.

Charles A. and Grace Aguilar Gaddis, ’90, Wadsworth, OH, announce the birth of Grace Gabrielle, Oct. 8, 1998. Charles is a vice president of finance with Hugo Boss. Grace is a supervisory economist with the Department of Labor, Cleveland, OH.

Katherine Hudik Gall, Mayfield Village, OH, and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of John Joseph, Aug. 26, 1999.

Christine Andren Gannon, Naples, FL, and her husband, Richard, announce the birth of Brian, Feb. 11, 1999.

Kelly Towers Garrick is a community employment manager with the Center for Industrial Training, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Susan Hanscel Goodridge, Dayton, OH, and her husband, Gilbert, announce the birth of Susan Rose, Aug. 15, 1998.

Lauren Oetgen Grimmett, Galloway, OH, is a program manager with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, OH.

Christopher R. Hyatt is a senior geologist and project manager with Professional Service Industries, Inc., Portland, OR.

Tracie L. Jensen, Williamsville, NY, married David R. Constantini, July 17, 1999.

Scott E. Johnson is a vice president with Professional Resource Management, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN.

Charles M. “Chip” Ottman III married Alison A. Keller, May 30, 1998. Chip is president of Ottman Associates, Inc., Stow, OH.

Steven T. Patton, Springfield, OH, received his Ph.D. in physics from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in 1998. He is a research physicist with Universal Technology Corp.

Deborah Finney Peterson, Arlington Heights, IL, and her husband, Lawrence, announce the birth of Cole, March 24, 1999.

Anne Barren Petit and her husband, Daniel, announce the birth of Katherine Anne, Jan. 26, 1999. Anne is a Gatorade availability representative with Quaker Oats Co., Akron, OH.

Todd R. Sweda received his M.A. in humanities from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. in 1998. He is an assistant to the headmaster of Gilmour Academy, Gates Mill, OH.

Jeffrey A. and Lisa Rodenburg Totten, ’91, Bridgewater, NJ, announce the birth of Benjamin, June 30, 1999. Jeffrey is a regional sales manager with Kimball International.

Charles W. Wolf, Morristown, NJ, is a manager of compensation and benefits accounting with Engelhard Corp., Iselin, NJ.

Frost D. Yarnell, Louisville, CO, is a child welfare specialist with BCDSS, Longmont, CO.

Timothy D. Yates, North Tazewell, VA, and his wife, Nancy, announce the birth of Elizabeth Grace, Sept. 21, 1998.

1989
John G. and Susan Batty Birle, Yardley, PA, announce the birth of Megan Leslie, March 26, 1998. John is a sales specialist with H. Muehlstein & Co., Norwalk, CT. Susan is a homemaker.

Heather Herwig Buchanan received her M.S. degree in education from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in 1998. Heather teaches seventh grade language arts at Wapakoneta (OH) Middle School.

Elizabeth Hallagan Budd, Dover, MA, and her husband, John, announce the birth of John Robert “Jake,” Jan. 14, 1999.

Alexis J. “Alex” Coimbre, Clayton, NC, and his wife, Catherine, announce the birth of Andrew Nathan, Feb. 22, 1999. Alex is a clinical research consultant with Coimbre Consulting, Inc.

Christopher E. and Kathryn Brougher Collier announce the birth of Charles Speed, March 25, 1998. Chris is a sales manager/disability income specialist with Massachusetts Mutual, Cincinnati, OH. Kathy is a homemaker.

Cherie Brewer-Coon, London, OH, and her husband, James, announce the birth of Kiandra, Dec. 20, 1998.

Paul E. and Cheryl Wentworth Fennessy, ’90, Cheltenham, PA, announce the birth of Blake, May 17, 1999. Paul is a director of web development with Current Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Cheryl is an assistant vice president of marketing with Rorer Asset Management.

Jennifer Duff Fischbach, Worthington, OH, and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of Griffin, Feb. 25, 1999.

Marissa “Mari” Mattern Frick, Zanesville, OH, and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of Preston Richard, July 23, 1998.

Christopher M. Galbraith, Orchard Park, NY, and his wife, Ann, announce the birth of Matthew Morrison, July 14, 1999.

Julie Slabaugh Godwin, Pittsburgh, PA, and her husband, Kenton, announce the birth of Kendall Arthur, Oct. 29, 1998.

Steven H. Goldberg, Powell, OH, and his wife, Angela, announce the birth of Sydney Dawn, Oct. 26, 1998.

Timothy J. Green, Canonsburg, PA, is with Blair Financial Group, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.

David K. Kutina, West Falls, NY, and his wife, Laurie, announce the birth of Theodore Jones, July 8, 1998. David teaches technology education with the West Seneca (NY) Central Schools.

Susan Lewis Mather, Canton Center, CT, and her husband, Linwood, announce the birth of Linwood S. IV “Buck,” Jan. 18, 1999.

John A. Musgave received his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, Maitland, FL, in 1998. He is pastor of Clayton (NC) Presbyterian Church.

Stacey Sullivan O’Neil, Hilliard, OH, and her husband, Ted, announce the birth of Danny, April 12, 1998.

Pauline E. Pennell is a senior program manager with yourEmarket.com, Portland, OR.

Scott C. and Julie Everhart Peters, Cincinnati, OH, announce the birth of Katelyn Grace, May 16, 1999. Scott is a teacher/coach at Anderson High School. Julie is a human resource director with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Stephanie Kramer Ramseyer, Akron, OH, is an audit supervisor with Hallrich Inc., Kent, OH.

Cheryl Werner Rivera, Severn, MD, and her husband, Jose, announce the birth of Charles, May 22, 1999.

Michael V. Tirmonia and his wife, Allison, announce the birth of Jackson Nicholas, July 3, 1998. Michael is a staff physician at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, OH.

Ann Burns Tolliver, Lebanon, OH, and her husband, Ty, announce the birth of Aaron Daniel, May 3, 1999. Ann teaches sixth grade at Berry Middle School.

Robert F. and Linda Harrigan Wahlers, ’90, live in Skillman, NJ, where Robert is a regional sales manager with Royal Dalton. Linda is a senior manager of strategy and information services with American Express.

Mark E. Wobbe is an account executive with Travelers Property Casualty, Indianapolis, IN.

Jabulani B. Zikhali, Mkuze, South Africa, and his wife, Nokwazi, announce the birth of Bonakele, Aug. 1, 1999. Jabulani is pursuing his masters of commerce degree at the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.

R. Christopher Barger and his wife, Carol, announce the birth of Samuel Christopher, April 20, 1999. Christopher is a senior commercial lines underwriter with Great American Insurance, Cincinnati, OH.

David K. Baust, Columbus, OH, married Wendy Adelsberger, June 26, 1999. Dave is a corporate accounts manager of project development with GFS Chemicals, Inc., Powell, OH.

Angelica M. Beard, Alexandria, VA, is a senior marketing manager of the financial products division with Best Software, Inc., Reston, VA.

Jillian Anthony Bichsel, New Philadelphia, OH, and her husband, Christian, announce the birth of Lauren Kennedy, June 16, 1999. Jill is a gifted elementary education specialist with the Indian Valley Local Schools, Gnadenhutten, OH.

Stanley W. Bowers, Taylorsville, NC, and his wife, Karen, announce the birth of Alexander Larkin, Sept. 28, 1998. Stan is a director of Asian sales with Shurtape Technologies, Inc., Hickory, NC.

Paula Johnson Bruns, Indianapolis, IN, and her husband, Thomas, announce the birth of Spencer Joseph, July 8, 1999. Paula is a quality information scientist with Eli Lilly & Co.

Ginger Rusk Carroll, Gainesville, VA, is a technical trainer with G.T.E., Chantilly, VA.

Melissa Townsend Clary, Evanston, IL, and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of Emma Jennings, Jan. 27, 1999. Melissa is a school psychologist in Winnetka, IL.

Kristin A. Doty is an assistant account manager with Pierce Promotions & Event Management, Portland, ME.

Andrew D. DuRoss, Chicago, IL, and his wife, Susan, announce the birth of Jacob Andrew, Sept. 24, 1999. Andrew teaches at Westmont (IL) High School.

Pamela Shane German, Columbus, OH, and her husband, Daniel, announce the birth of Lauren, April 27, 1998.

Elizabeth S. Greaves is a customer service representative with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rochester (NY).

Kevin R. Hartland, Gainesville, VA, is a director of business development with Onesoft Corp., McLean, VA.

Christine Cox Jefferis, Dayton, OH, and her husband, Joe, announce the birth of Nicholas Craig, July 2, 1999. Christine is a marketing coordinator with Iams Co.

Kimberly Thomas Karsh, Chicago, IL, and her husband, Murrel, announce the birth of Lindsey Susan, April 17, 1999.

Jeffrey W. Luoma is pursuing his masters degree in forestry with an emphasis on tropical ecology and management at Yale University, New Haven, CT.

Stephanie Bankson Martin, Nashville, TN, and her husband, Greg, announce the birth of Forrest Bankson, April 6, 1999. Stephanie is an orthopedic surgery fellow in pediatric sports medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

William A. McGray, Carmel, IN, married Kimber, Nov. 14, 1998. Bill is an area manager with Kirk NationaLease, Indianapolis, IN.

Margaret Miller Miller, Springfield, OH, and her husband, Jeffrey, announce the birth of Katherine Grace, Aug. 4, 1999. Margaret teaches English with the Northeastern Local School District.

Cheryl Walters Smith, Library, PA, and her husband, Timothy, announce the birth of Benjamin, Dec. 11, 1998.

Katherine A. Swasko, Ann Arbor, MI, married James G. O’Brien Jr., May 16, 1998. Kate is pursuing graduate studies at the University of Michigan. James is an automotive consultant with A.T. Kearny.

Michelle Depferd Wilcox, Vienna, VA, and her husband, Steven, announce the birth of Caroline Grace, July 30, 1999. Michelle is a certified childbirth educator.

Jennifer Sparber Wissner, Sewickley, PA, is an accounting manager with Stadtlander Drug Co., Pittsburgh, PA.

Adam M. Wolff, Chicago, IL, married Elizabeth K., March 6, 1999. Adam is a client service manager with CIGNA Healthcare.

Stacey A. Wood, Fredericksburg, VA, married Dale R. Guthiel, July 18, 1998. Stacey is a director of geographic information systems and business management with Performance Group, King George, VA.

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