’51
Class Reunion May 18-20, 2001 Grace Adolphsen Brame, Wilmington, DE, is the author of a book entitled Faith: The Yes of the Heart. A lay pastor and retreat leader, she is an adjunct professor of theology and spirituality at LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA.
’56 Class Reunion May 18-20, 2001
Harvey S. and Ruth Weng Peters ’55 live in San Diego, CA, where Harvey is involved with issues of health care and housing for the working poor.
’59
B. Jean Brown Billman retired from Winona (MN) State University where she taught early childhood education and directed the campus lab preschool program.
David W. and Margery Nimmer Markowich live in Columbus, OH. After 15 years of service, Dave retired as associate pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Upper Arlington, OH. He had been in the ministry for a total of 38 years.
’61 Class Reunion May 18-20, 2001
Neal R. Boese ’64S, Covington, KY, completed 36 years of ministry, serving congregations in Texas, Nebraska, Michigan and Kentucky. He was also a partner in mission for the ELCA and wrote three books on outreach. He teaches with the Indiana-Kentucky Synod and also serves as concert manager for Joseph Pokorski, a Broadway performer who sings in churches throughout the United States.
’62
Eugene L. and Janet Hedrick Haberman live in Brown Deer, WI. Eugene is an assistant chancellor for development and alumni relations with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
William C. Martin, president of First Martin Corp., an Ann Arbor, MI, real estate development company, has been named athletic director of the University of Michigan.
’64
Elmer E. ’64S and Kay Marshall Burrall ’50 live in Hot Springs Village, AR. They have served as missionaries and in the pastoral ministry of the Lutheran Church in India, Ohio, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Papua New Guinea. Elmer and Kay recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
John D. Jr. and Carol Farwig Martin, Cohasset, MA, recently spent two weeks in Barlad, Romania as part of a Global Volunteers team that cared for neglected infants and toddlers in a country hospital.
Ervin M. Jr. and Connie Swartz Zitlow live in Powell, OH. Ervin is a deputy director of human resources for Ohio’s Division of Youth Services and serves on the board of the Ohio Industry for the Handicapped. Connie is a professor of education at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, and president of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the National Council of Teachers of English.
’65
Lynda Kennedy Everett, Austin, TX, is a program specialist for the state subsidized child-care program with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Nancy Gould Madar, Manchester, CT, teaches biology with the Wethersfield, CT, Board of Education.
’66 Class Reunion May 18-20, 2001
Bruce F. Romer was elected president of the International City/County Management Association. He is chief administrative officer for Montgomery County, MD.
Thomas E. Short Jr., Bowie, MD, is an associate minister at Maple Springs Baptist Church and a freelance musician.
’67
After 32 years of service, Joseph E. Williamson, Lexington, KY, retired as captain of supply corps with the U.S. Navy Reserve. He is a corporate vehicle logistics manager with Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., Georgetown, KY.
Edward W. Wilson, Oceanside, CA, married Denise J. Hockley, Aug. 19, 2000. Edward received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Greenwich University, Norfolk Island, Australia, on March 10, 2000. He is a director of the school unit with Starview Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital, Torrance, CA.
’69
Nancy Shepherd Kickertz, Richmond, CA, is a senior hospital and institutional sales manager with the Northwest/Rocky Mountain district of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Frederick B. Mitchell, who covered the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, for the Chicago Tribune, received the “Jim Murray Outstanding Sportswriter of the Year” award from the All-American Football Foundation, Sept. 7, 2000.
’70
Stephen R. Buchenroth, Worthington, OH, received the Bar Service Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Columbus (OH) Bar Association. He is a partner with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.
Van R. and Shirley Crane Reiner live in West Chester, PA. Van is president of Bethlehem Steel Corporation’s Sparrow Point Division in Maryland.
eneral Services Administration Federal Protective Service, Washington, D.C. She recently received a performance award for outstanding service to customers.
Robert B. McGonigle is an associate vice president for student affairs at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Barbara Schamadan-Renda, Conway, NH, received the Scholastic Administrative Unit 9 “Teacher of the Year” award. She teaches at Pine Tree Elementary School, Center Conway, NH.
’79
Tanya West Dean, Springfield, OH, is an author, editor, agent and consultant on a freelance basis. She has published numerous works, most of which are children’s activity books. She recently served as an editorial supervisor on Who Will Speak for JonBenet?, a book by Andrew Hodges.
Cherylann Boone Hollinger, York, PA, received her master’s of education degree in teaching and curriculum from The Pennsylvania State University in December 1998. A biology teacher at Central York (PA) High School, she was chosen as the National Association of Biology Teachers’ Outstanding Biology Teacher for Pennsylvania. She also received a Presidential Award for Excellence for K-12 Math and Science Teachers.
Leanne Austermiller Olea, La Mirada, CA, received her 20-year pin from Centers for Disease Control. She is a field manager with the sexually transmitted diseases program with CDC at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.
H. Philip Stahl, Brownsboro, AL, is a senior staff optical scientist with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.
’80
Lori F. Chacos is an attorney/real estate developer with Metropolitan Properties of Chicago (IL).
Robert A. and Barbara Wertis Deedman live in Silverdale, WA. Robert is a family practice physician with the U.S. Navy.
Vincent A. Del Giudice, Arlington, VA, covers the economics news of the Treasury and Federal Reserve for The Bloomberg News, Washington, D.C.
Edward T. Estok Jr., a Roman Catholic priest, is an administrative assistant to the Bishop with the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (OH).
Martin D. Lammon, Milledgville, GA, is a published writer, an award-winning poet and a professor at Georgia College and State University. He was named president of the Associated Writing Programs.
Janet G. Pierce, Bay Village, OH, is a global marketing manager with DAER.com, a soft stream Internet-only radio station in Cleveland, OH.
’81 Class Reunion May 18-20, 2001
Gretchen A. Bonfert is an environment program officer with The McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.
Marian G. Hersh, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, is a director of college counseling at Chadwick School.
Timothy E. and Hilary Knapp Kremchek ’82 live in Cincinnati, OH. Tim is medical director and chief orthopaedic surgeon for the Cincinnati Reds and the professional teams that play at the Firstar Center, the International Hockey League Cyclones and International Basketball League Stuff. He also is a medical director with the TriHealth system of Good Samaritan and Bethesda hospitals, a co-medical director for Xavier University’s sports teams and a member of the Beacon Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine staff of physicians. He also oversees the care of athletes at area high schools.
Rick G. Parrett, Waldorf, MD, and his wife, Annette, announce the births of Nicholas Patrick, Feb. 8, 1998, and Kathryn Linda, June 3, 2000. Rick manages ramp operations with FedEx at Dulles (VA) Airport.
Carolyn J. Radabaugh is a partner with Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP, Austin, TX.
’82
Andrew G. and Lisa Schmidt Bast reside in Vienna, VA, where Andy is a vice president with Roadrunner, a high-speed Internet access company.
Imke Akkermann-Dorn, Gildehaus, Germany, and her husband, Martin, announce the birth of Mira, June 11, 2000.
Marcus H. Pryor is an advanced data systems technician with General Electric Aircraft Engines while pursuing his B.S. in computer science at the University of Cincinnati (OH).
’83
William L. Moorhead, Gahanna, OH, and his wife, Lisa, announce the birth of Anna, March 8, 2000. William owns Dunmoor Homes, which develops, sells and owns residential homes in central Ohio.
Sherri L. Morgan is a family practice physician with St. Ann’s Hospital Family Practice Center, Westerville, OH.
’84
Gregory A. Carpenter, Laurel, MD, is an executive assistant for project management with the National Symphony Orchestra/John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
W. Cristina Heceta is a division accounting manager of steering and electronics with Breed Technologies, Lakeland, FL.
Yoshimitsu Toda, Sunnyvale, CA, is a director of procurement with Covad Communications, Santa Clara, CA.
’86 Class Reunion Homecoming
September 29, 2001
David J. Danzeisen and his wife, Kathryn, announce the birth of Sophia Kai-lan, July 28, 2000. David is a family practice physician with The Permanente Medical Group, Fairfield, CA.
Daniel P. Kettlehake, Chula Vista, CA, is an athletic director with the United States International University, San Diego, CA.
Thompson D. Ford, Chicago, IL, married Katherine S. Axford, June 24, 2000. Thompson is a vice president in the capital markets division with First Tennessee Bank.
Rex E. Jung married Ann Moore, Dec. 31, 1999. Rex received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. He is interning at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Tamara B. Lipke, Rochester, NY, married Jeffrey Bohner, July 15, 2000. Tamara teaches social studies at Irondequoit High School.
Amy E. Timm, Milford, OH, married William A. Kapcar, Feb. 14, 1998. They announce the birth of Eleanor, Nov. 25, 1998. Amy is a reading specialist with the Mariemont City Schools, Terrace Park, OH.
D. Marc Wilson, Alexandria, VA, is a member of the U.S. Navy Shipboard Environmental Information Clearinghouse, Arlington, VA.
’87
Steven W. Bird was ordained into the Catholic priesthood on May 27, 2000. He is completing a licentiate in sacred theology at the University of the Holy Cross in Rome.
Patricia Worthington Farinet, Canal Fulton, OH, is in accounts payable with ComDoc, Inc., Uniontown, OH.
Michael A. McDermott is a detective with the property/violent crimes unit of the area four detective division with the Chicago (IL) Police Department.
James E. McLean, Jr., Cincinnati, OH, and his wife, Gail, announce the birth of Vaughn, Jan. 13, 1998. James is a partner with Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, L.L.P., Cincinnati, OH.
Kelly A. Scott, a chef, owns An Affair to Remember, a catering service in Highland Village, TX.
Christine E. Updegraff, Mt. Prospect, IL, married Anthony DeZarn, March 24, 2000. She is a product demonstration manager of North America with Galileo International, Rosemont, IL.
David S. Washington Jr. is a partner with Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, L.L.P., Cincinnati, OH.
’88
Richard J. Aey, Youngstown, OH, and his wife, Anna, announce the birth of Grace Louise, June 3, 2000.
Kristin Nelson Ellis, Chevy Chase, MD, and her husband, Kevin, announce the birth of Katherine Stanford, Sept. 28, 1999. Kristin, who received her M.S. in computer systems management from the University of Maryland in May 1999, is a software engineer/Internet architect with Geico Corp., Washington, D.C.
Joy Ochman Hart, Newport Beach, CA, is director of design in Internet marketing with March First, Irvine, CA.
Jason D. Richards, Venice, FL, and his wife, Lori, announce the birth of Kathryn Lynn “Katlyn,” July 4, 2000. Jason is a regional sales manager with Pinnacle Towers.
’89
George P. Doorley, Campbell, CA, and his wife, Melanie, announce the birth of Carly, Aug. 17, 1999. George, a director of operations with Corporate Express, was awarded the bronze star medal for valor for his service in the Persian Gulf War.
Jennifer J. Dose, Mechanicsburg, PA, is an assistant professor of human resources with Messiah College, Grantham, PA.
Lisa Kirchhoff Miller, Palos Hills, IL, and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of Averie Elisabeth, April 1, 1999. Lisa teaches eighth grade humanities at the University of Chicago (IL) Laboratory Schools.
Brian C. Rushing, Yardley, PA, is a vice president of sales and marketing with Clark Worldwide, Trenton, NJ.
Laura Minning Simms, Naval Station Rota, Spain, is a sexual assault victim intervention counselor.
Michele Smith Snyder is a director of admission at Ursuline Academy of Dallas (TX).
’90
Lori Zimmerman Black, Urbana, OH, and her husband, Kenneth, announce the birth of Logan, March 16, 2000. Lori is a sixth grade teacher and seventh grade cheerleading adviser at Graham Middle School, St. Paris, OH.
Jeffrey A. Keenan is an artistic director with the Actors’ Theatre of Washington, D.C. He recently directed “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Queen of Clubs.” “Courting Chris,” a new play directed by Jeff, was nominated for the 1999 Charles MacArthur/Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play.
Matthew P. Kreuch, Darien, CT, and his wife, Michelle, announce the birth of Alexander Paul, April 21, 2000.
Jeffrey L. Marlow, Peru, IN, and his wife, Kimberly, announce the birth of Cassandra Dawn, June 11, 1998. Jeff teaches social studies and coaches girls’ varsity basketball at Caston High School, Fulton, IN. He was named the Logansport Pharos-Tribune Coach of the Year and was chosen to coach in the Midwest Conference All-Star game.
Jeffrey M. Mullen, The Plains, OH, and his wife, Andrea, announce the birth of Rami Michelle, June 17, 2000. Jeff coaches football at Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Robert F. Stockton III, Sidney, OH, is an adjunct instructor while pursuing his master of music education degree at Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
Angela Foushee Woodland, Bellbrook, OH, and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of Carter Ross, July 6, 2000.