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Class Notes 1991 - 2002:

’91
Bethany Porter Becka, Prospect, KY, and her husband, Patrick, announce the births of Margaret Elyse, Feb. 12, 2000, and Audrey Beatrice, July 8, 2002. Bethany is a senior buyer with American Air Filter.

William A. Bradbury, Pickerington, OH, is an assistant vice president with Frank Gates Service Co., Dublin, OH.

Denice Richardson Hoendorf, Chattanooga, TN, is an independent branch adviser with The Longaberger Company, Newark, OH.

W. John and Alyssa Hilkene Mako ’92 live in Thomaston, ME. John is a STAFF Biochemist II with Bio Whittaker Molecular Applications. Alyssa is a senior credit analyst with MBNA America Bank.

R. Scott Russell, Dayton, OH, is a resident physician with South Dayton Urologic Association.

Megan Donnelly Warga, Lewis Center, OH, announces the birth of Bridget Jon, July 25, 2001. Megan teaches fifth grade at Saint Agatha School in the Columbus Diocese.

Rebecca Kantorowicz Weinstein, Erial, NJ, and her husband, Richard, announce the births of Matthew Stanley and Steven Robert, Feb. 9, 2002.

Joseph F. Young, Huber Heights, OH, married Marie Mojica, Aug. 12, 2000. They announce the birth of JoMarre Elija, March 15, 2001. Joe is a teacher with the Mad River Local Schools.

’92
Lisa McInally Bergen, Malvern, PA, teaches health and physical education, and coaches field hockey at Friends Central School.

Brian M. and Heather Dickie Burdette ’93 live in Kingwood, TX. Brian is a geologist with Amerada Hess Corp., Houston, TX. Heather is a teacher.

Sean P. Burke is a guidance counselor with the Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools and coaches girls’ soccer at J.E.B. Stuart High School.

Jean M. Griffith, Hilliard, OH, and her husband, Richard, announce the birth of Jacob Russell, July 17, 2001.

Heather A. Hague, Rochester, NY, married Steven T. Ralph ’93, July 14, 2001. Heather is a third grade teacher with the Penfield Central Schools. Steven is an executive operator with Ralph Pontiac Honda.

Lynn M. Hamrich, Stow, OH, and her husband, Steven, announce the birth of Grace, Jan. 24, 2002. Lynn is an associate director of residency education with the family practice residency program at Summa Health Systems, Akron, OH.

Brent S. and Colleen McInerney Hillerich ’90 live in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Brent is a financial planner with American Express, Venice, FL.

Deborah Strachota Irmscher, Windermere, FL, and her husband, Douglas, announce the birth of Alexander, Sept. 7, 2000. Deborah is a homemaker.

Christina Briles Lockette and her husband, Ken, announce the birth of Olivia Nyle, Nov. 1, 2001. Christina is a homemaker in Westminster, MD.

Victoria Ulintz Loughrey is a casino host manager with Empress Casino Joliet (IL).

Caroline Sands Lynch and her husband, Charles, announce the birth of Mary Catherine, March 23, 2002. Caroline is a teacher with the Telluride (CO) School District.

Heather L. Phelps, Columbus, OH, is a human resources manager with Delta Design, Lewis Center, OH. She is active in the Junior League of Columbus, Promise Team and Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Group.

Jill C. Roberts is a teaching assistant while pursuing graduate studies in oceanography at the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL.

Wendy Cornett Sackett is a surgeon with Shenandoah Surgical Associates, Roanoke, VA.

Marc D. and Susan Woodford Schroeder ’94, Norwalk, CT, announce the birth of Lucas Barr, March 21, 2002.

Eric R. Sherrard married Catherine Eblen, June 1, 2002. Eric is a general manager with the Hampton Inn, Owensboro, KY.

Jennifer Earnst Simpson and her husband, Jeffrey, announce the births of Emma Eileen and Kaite Elizabeth, March 21, 2002. Jennifer is a homemaker in Medway, MA.

Diana L. Torok, Chicago, IL, is a director of sales with Paetec Communications.

’93
Class Reunion Homecoming Oct. 25, 2003
Cheryl L. Attardi, King of Prussia, PA, married Chad Hutchinson, Oct. 13, 2001. Cheryl received her M.Ed. from Cabrini College, Radnor, PA, in May 2002. She is a kindergarten teacher with the Tredryffrin-Easttown School District.

J. Patrick and Tiffany Panhuis Belcher ’94 live in Columbus, OH. Patrick is president of Factory Furniture Warehouse. Tiffany is a realtor with Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Michelle Smith Dunkley and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Brennan William, March 22, 2000. Michelle is a homemaker in Cincinnati, OH.

Jeffrey A. Gaccione, Corona Del Mar, CA, married Elizabeth McClure, May 18, 2002. Jeff is a vice president/regional trust consultant with Prudential Bank, Newport Beach, CA.

Jennifer A. Hinkle, an art teacher with Frances Xavier Warde Schools, Chicago, IL, also teaches private art lessons. Jennifer is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and participates in triathlons.

Lorina Williams Larson, Pahrump, NV, is a member of the technical staff on the environmental monitoring and ecological services team at the Nevada Test Site for Bechtel Nevada, Las Vegas, NV.

John A. Paxton, Cornelius, NC, was recognized as the 2002 Mortgage Broker of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Mortgage Professionals (NCAMP). His company, Optimum Mortgage Group, was rated as the 26th fastest growing business in the region by the Charlotte Business Journal.

Douglas J. and Jennifer Kuzel Peshina ’94, Malvern, OH, announce the birth of Ryan Douglas, Nov. 10, 2001. Jennifer is a director of youth markets with the American Heart Association.

’94
Julie R. Blosser, Springfield, OH, is a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the State of Ohio.

Laura E. “Lorey” Danielson is a counselor at Johnston Middle School for the fine and performing arts, Houston, TX.

David L. and Sara Lade Daugherty, Hamilton, OH, announce the birth of Ethan James, Aug. 17, 2001.

Kneia O. DeCosta received her Ph.D. in psychology and human development from the University of Chicago (IL) in 2002. She is an assistant professor of psychology with Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA.

Megan M. Frost is an art director with SBI and Company, San Francisco, CA.

Katherine G. Johnson, Edina, MN, is a processing manager with Tidalwave Capital, Bloomington, MN.

Steven A. Koehrsen is an assistant vice president and accounting manager for consumer lending with Bank One, Columbus, OH.

Maria L. LaBella, Wheaton, IL, married David R. Martin, March 9, 2002. Maria is a teacher at the Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, IL.

Geoffrey G. Leech, Pasadena, MD, is a program manager with TeamWorks Training & Development, Ellicott City, MD.

Kate Kingsley Lund, who is pursuing her Psy.D. in clinical health and neuropsychology, is doing a practicum at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Stacey N. Nielsen married Craig M. Lewis, Oct. 28, 2000. Stacey

teaches art at the Glebe Elementary School in the Arlington (VA) School District. She is also a certified part-time yoga instructor.

Jeffrey P. and Amy Meland Oves announce the birth of Jackson Jeffrey, May 21, 2002. Jeffrey is a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual, Winston-Salem, NC. Amy received her M.Ed. from Slippery Rock (PA) University in the spring of 2002.

Heather E. Rubrake, Arlington, MA, is a senior accounts coordinator with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Burlington, MA.

Dean E. Smith, Oak Forest, IL, is an associate pastor with the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Palos Heights, IL.

Jeananne Turner Smith, Springfield, OH, and her husband, Shane, announce the birth of Annabelle June, May 16, 2000. Jeananne teaches fourth grade with the Yellow Springs (OH) Schools.

Rhett B. Strom attends law school at the University of Colorado at Denver.

David B. and Victoria “Tori” Whittington Thomas, Reynoldsburg, OH, announce the birth of Cole, July 17, 2001. David is a financial analyst with Primerica Financial Services.

Jeffrey D. Tincher, Downingtown, PA, married Cathy Gordon, Sept. 7, 2002.

Michele L. Tobbe, Worthington, OH, received her M.B.A. from Capital University, Columbus, OH in 2001.

’95
Tiffany C. Clay married Brian R. Leiter, Sept. 30, 2000. Tiffany is a manger with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Minneapolis, MN.

Charles M. Darby, Scott, LA, married Denise M. LeBlanc, June 16, 2001. Charles is a French immersion teacher at Paul Breaux Middle School, Lafayette, LA.

LaChandra M. Donnell received her Ph.D. in rehabilitation from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI in May 2001. She is an assistant professor with the University of Memphis (TN) and coordinator of the master’s degree rehabilitation counseling program.

Kimberly J. Foster, Arlington, VA, is a social worker in the adoption division of the Child and Family Services Agency, Washington, D.C. She is also a volunteer with the Arlington County Red Cross and assisted with the Pentagon disaster, as well as volunteered at Pier 94 with the Salvation Army to help the World Trade Center victims.

Carolyn F. Juers, Portland, OR, received her M.A. in art therapy from Marylhurst (OR) College in 2001. She is an art therapist at the Rosemont Treatment Center.

Jason D. Lee, Los Angeles, CA, is an actor.

Rebecca A. Lloyd married John J. Leshinski, Phoenix, AZ, June 8, 2002. John is an associate with Bowman & Brooke LLP.

Kristen L. Neubauer married Robert D. Coyle, Oct. 14, 2000. Kristen is a child therapist with the McCambridge Center, a substance abuse treatment center for women in Columbia, MO.

Michael L. and Jennifer Rietveld O’Brien ’94, St. Paul, MN, announce the birth of Katherine Morgan, Feb. 23, 2002. Michael is an engineer with Cypress Semiconductor, Bloomington, MN.

Michael R. Overbey, Cincinnati, OH, married Amy Fitzpatrick, June 22, 2002. Michael is a media resource teacher at Nagel Middle School.

Robin Murphy Rippeth, Chillicothe, OH, is a professional clinical counselor with Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Lancaster, OH.

Peter and Kathleen Tober Samijlenko live in Sylvania, OH. Peter is a regional marketing director with Stofcheck Ambulance Inc.

Mark F. Schoenfeld, Eden Prairie, MN, married Dawn L. Maessner, Sept. 16, 2000. Mark is a transportation operations officer with the U.S. Army, Fort Snelling, MN.

David W. Smith, Roswell, GA, married Tiffany Bollinger, Aug. 11, 2001. David is a vice president with Ecological Solutions, Alpharetta, GA.

Tara S. Wakefield, Saskatchewan, Canada, married Korvin A.G. Olfert, July 29, 2000.

Jennifer L. Wightman, Woodstock, GA, is a project manager with Global Doc. Inc., Atlanta, GA.

Rebecca A. Wolff, Rockville, MD, married Eric M. Solovy, July 14, 2001.

’96
Kerri M. Bagnall is a pediatric resident at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Lea L. Greenwood, Mobile, AL, married Jared B. Millet, May 26, 2002. Lea is a senior staff environmental geologist with URS.

Jeremy R. Kaufman, Prairie Village, KS, is an environmental scientist with Tetra Tech EM Inc., Lenexa, KS.

Jillan G. Lankford, a project manager with Keycorp McDonald Investments, Cleveland, OH, is a member of the board of deacons at Federated Church, Chagrin Falls, OH.

Seth D. and Sherry Rainery Martin ’95 live in Indianapolis, IN. Sherry is an environmental scientist with the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management and is pursuing her master’s degree in fisheries and wildlife at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Sarah L. Mountjoy married Sean D. Sullivan ’92, April 27, 2002. Sarah received her M.A. in social sciences from the University of Chicago (IL) in 2001. She is a family support educator with the Community Association for Rehabilitation, Palo Alto, CA. Sean is an animator.

Amanda E. Nell is director of employer relations with the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Eric J. and Bridget Serocka Peerless ’95 live in Atlanta, GA. Eric is a senior manager of marketing research with Bell South. Bridget teaches sixth grade English at The Lovett School.

Bradford W. Thomas, Clemmons, NC, married Megan Clepper, Aug. 26, 2000. They announce the birth of Claudia Juliet, April 22, 2002. Bradford is a mortgage banker with Salem Mortgage, Winston-Salem, NC.

Jennifer Lewis Thornton received her master of arts degree in education from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH in 2000. A member of the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., she teaches high school social studies at Western Hills High School with the Cincinnati (OH) Public Schools.

Bethany K. Young, Washington, D.C., married Joseph Hardy, June 15, 2002.

’97
Kristie L. Esterly, Chicago, IL, married Michael M. Godina ’98, July 14, 2001. Kristie is pursuing her master’s degree in social work, while Michael is a manager with the Chicago Theatre.

Brian C. and Maggie Ferguson Gehler, Loveland, OH, announce the birth of Maxwell, Dec. 5, 2000. Maggie, a counselor with Child Focus, is pursuing her M.A. in counseling at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.

Eric D. Gondree teaches English in Kita-Ku, Nagoya City, Japan.

Melissa A. Guran, Waterford, MI, married Kristopher M. Paal, Dec. 2, 2000. Melissa is a territory manager with Pfizer Animal Health.

Amy A. Hersh married Michael L. Gourley, Dec. 2, 2000. Amy is a Spanish immersion teacher with Joyner Elementary School, Raleigh, NC.

Mark P. Holzapfel, Canal Winchester, OH, is a program coordinator with the Alvis House, Columbus, OH.

Nicole S. Jung, Mechanicsburg, OH, married Wendall T. Grim, Oct. 13, 2001. Nicole is pursuing her teaching certification at Urbana (OH) University.

Robert P. Miller is an attorney with Lane, Alton & Hurst, Columbus, OH.

Christopher J. and Tracey Arnold Murray live in Columbus, OH. Christopher is an economist with the Legislative Service Commission. Tracey is a research assistant at The Ohio State University.

Daniel P. Rossetti, Morrow, OH, married Madeline H. Harner, Aug. 4, 2001. Daniel is an enterprise accounts manager with the Research Institute Group of America.

Jason D. Roth, Indianapolis, IN, married Heather Frances, May 12, 2001.

Sarah E. Schmidt, Englewood, CO, is a volunteer coordinator with Metro Denver (CO) Bright Beginnings.

James C. Watts, Middletown, OH, and his wife, Angel, announce the birth of Bradly Jordan, Oct. 18, 2000. James is a teacher and football coach with the Lebanon (OH) City Schools.

Carey A. Wilson, Mount Sterling, OH, married Patrick E. Dunkley, Aug. 18, 2001. Carey is a special education teacher at London (OH) Elementary School.

Corinne M. Wohlford is a senior lecturer in the English department at Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO. She also teaches part-time at Washington University in St. Louis and is a freelance editor.

98
Class Reunion Homecoming
Oct. 25, 2003
Kelly J. Blanton is a division analyst with Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, Indianapolis, IN.

Brent C. Bolin, Cleveland, OH, received his M.P.A. from the Indiana University School of Public & Environmental Affairs and his J.D. from the Indiana University College of Law in 2002.

Betsi E. Britton, Orland Hills, IL, teaches third grade at Indian Trail Elementary School, Franfort, IL.

Erik J. and Shelli Turner Clark ’97 live in Columbus, OH. Erik is pursuing his J.D. at The Ohio State University. Shelli received her J.D. from the Ohio State University in 2000 and is an

associate in business and finance with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

Rachel L. Deehr, Hilliard, OH, married Malik L. Malone, Oct. 26, 2002. She is a family specialist with Crittenton Family Services, Columbus, OH.

Stacey Z. Deffenbaugh is a news anchor/reporter with KVLY TV 11, Fargo, ND.

Dennis J. and Kelly Walter Frost live in New York, NY. Kelly, a librarian trainee specializing in young adults with the New York Public Library, is pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science at Queens College of the City, University of New York, Flushing, NY.

Lance J. Grau is a genetic counselor with the Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, OH.

Sarah C. Kuss, Springfield, OH, married Don G. Shivler Jr., Sept. 8, 2001. Sarah is a research coordinator with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Dayton, OH.

Lora R. Llenado is a legal assistant with the Political Asylum Project of Austin (TX).

Kathleen L. Mackie, Canton, MI, is a sales specialist with REI Outfitters, Northville, MI.

Deborah L. Madill, Duluth, GA, is pursuing her master’s degree in education at Piedmont College, Athens, GA.

James A. and Melinda Slangen McCoy live in Columbus, OH. James is an event manager with Nationwide Arena. Melinda teaches first grade at Valleyview Elementary.

Leslie A. Meier, Bellevue, WA, teaches fifth grade at Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, WA. She is pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Heather A. Morrell married Dustin T. Bates, June 1, 2002. Heather is an accountant with T.G.I. Friday’s, Lexington, KY.

Alison K. Oatman, Columbus, OH, is a sales engineer with Matheson Tri-Gas, Twinsburg, OH.

Tyler M. Stepsis received his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati (OH) College of Medicine, June 7, 2002. He is an emergency medicine resident at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.

Kendall E. VanKleunan, Inverness, IL, is a CADD planner/interior designer with Adecco Technical, Hoffman Estates, IL.

Jill K. Veldhaus is a relationship manager with MidWest Payment Systems, Cincinnati, OH.

R. Todd Walti, Columbus, OH, married Kristi, May 25, 2002. Todd is a sales manager with TEKsystems Inc.

Allison A. Ziegel, Perrysburg, OH, married Stephen D. Taylor II, Nov. 20, 2000. Stephen is a general sales manager with Taylor Buick/Cadillac, Toledo, OH.

’99
Shakeer A. Abdullah is pursuing his master’s degree in higher education at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Gina K. Aldridge, Elizabethtown, KY, teaches at North Hardin High School with the Hardin County Schools, Radcliff, KY.

Deborah J. Cassell, Evanston, IL, is an associate editor of three home furnishing magazines, Furniture Style, Connected and Home Fashion Forecast.

Christopher D. Coleman, Springfield, OH, married Marla Fisher, Aug. 19, 2000. Christopher is a lead analyst programmer with National City Bank, Columbus, OH.

Lorrayne L. Debbe married Jason S. Bowe, Sept. 15, 2001. Lorrayne is a manager with World Gym Canton. Jason teaches with the Canton (OH) City Schools.

Sarah E. Frick, Golden, CO, married Stephen R. Sogan ’97, July 7, 2001. Sarah is pursuing a master’s degree in speech language pathology at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. Steve is an account executive with Interlink Group Inc.

T. Matt Gregory married Tara Gonzalez, Aug. 11, 2001. Matt is a plant manager with Gregory Industries, Canton, OH.

Christopher T. Hicks graduated from Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2002.

Rebecca M. Nave is a psychiatric social worker at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Christin E. Parrott, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, married Andrew Z. Smith, Sept. 28, 2002. Christin is a human resource manager with Orthopedic Rehab Specialty Clinics Inc., Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Johnny D. Pryor, Washington, D.C., graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, IN, and was inducted into the Order of Barrister’s national honorary, May 4, 2002.

Dawn M. Reinhardt received her J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 2002. She is an associate with Parker, Poe, Adams, and Bernstein L.L.P., Charlotte, NC.

Beth K. Sawyer received her M.Ed. in elementary education from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2000. She teaches third grade with the Richmond (VA) City Schools.

Lea A. Scott is pursuing her M.S. in geology at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

Shannon E. Veeder, Waterville, OH, is a marketing secretary with Family Health Plan, Toledo, OH.

Wendy Woon, San Jose, CA, married Hion Ng, July 14, 2001. Wendy is a sales account manager with the Allison Transmission Division of General Motors, Fremont, CA.

’00
Candice M. Clouse, Springfield, VA, married Michael B. Pascoe, June 1, 2002. Candice is a senior specialist in program support with Women in Community Service, Alexandria, VA. Michael is a programmer/analyst with Datatel Inc., Fairfax, VA.

Jennifer B. Douglass married Jeremy A. Ramage, Aug. 10, 2002. Jennifer is pursuing graduate studies in education at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.

Cassie M. Hogan, Springfield, OH, married Adam B. Eskew, June 20, 2001. Cassie is a teacher and volleyball/softball coach with the Springfield City Schools.

Matthew R. Howe, Potomac Falls, VA, is an irrigation technician with the Davey Tree Expert Company, Chantilly, VA.

Mary Roffmann Howell is an assistant director with the Lutheran Social Services, Charleston, SC.

Elizabeth A. Kramer, Storrs, CT, received her M.A. in psychology from the University of Connecticut in July 2002. She is an intern at the Navy Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Newport, RI.

Anne K. Nickerson, Kettering, OH, is a caseworker with the Greene County Children’s Services Board, Xenia, OH.

Randall R. Pore, director of planning with Knox County Commissioners, Mount Vernon, OH, joined the volunteer fire department in Fredricktown, OH.

Mary E. Wilson, Traverse City, MI, received her M.S. in environmental science from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, in 2002. She is an aquatic biologist with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottowa and Chippewa Indians, Peshawbestown, MI.

’01
Kathryn M. Adamson, Cincinnati, OH, is an apprentice with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Charleston, ME.

Jennifer A. Bazeley, Bowling Green, OH, teaches first grade at St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns, Toledo, OH, coaches field hockey, lacrosse and swimming at Friends’ Catholic School.

Katherine S. Bloomer, Terre Haute, IN, is pursuing her M.F.A. in theatre at the University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.

Charlisa P. Cooper is a probation officer with the Clark County Juvenile Court, Springfield, OH.

Rebekah S. Cundiff, Worthington, OH, is pursuing graduate studies at Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH.

Stephanie R. Czekalinski is a program manager with the Trident Literary Association, Charleston, SC, while pursuing graduate studies in English at the University of Charleston (SC). She lives in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Jacob L. and Alysa Rembsurg Darcy 2002 live in Madison, WI. Alysa, who is pursuing graduate studies in zoology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, conducts landscape ecology research in Yellowstone National Park.

Rochelle LaVelle Fairchild is a manager with the Great American Cookie Co., Springfield, OH.

Michael P. Falcone, Randolph, NJ, is a vice president of sales with Schindler Elevator Corp., New York, NY.

Mary A. George married William S. Smith ’99, Oberlin, OH, May 28, 2002. William has retired as an investor with Daybreak Holdings.

Greta A. Guhde, Springfield, OH, teaches chemistry at Graham High School, St. Paris, OH.

Brett L. Herrick is an assistant language teacher with the JET Program in Kuma-gun, Kumamoto-Ken, Japan.

Christina J. Horning teaches kindergarten at West Mound Elementary, Columbus, OH.

Larisa M. Kruze, an elementary school French teacher in Cincinnati, OH, is pursuing graduate studies in higher education student affairs at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. She is also an assistant program coordinator at the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN.

Jasmine D. Lautenslager, a behavioral therapist aide with the Columbus (OH) Children’s Hospital Autism Center, is pursuing a master’s degree in social work at The Ohio State University.

Abigail E. Martin is pursuing graduate studies in creative writing/poetry at Florida International University, Miami, FL.

Timothy E. McIlvaine, Gahanna, OH, is a financial adviser in investments with Morgan Stanley, Columbus, OH.

Allyson M. Palker, Westerville, OH, is a risk analyst with the Bank One Corporation, Columbus, OH.

Alissa M. Remenschneider is a research specialist at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Laura L. Schrage is a marketing assistant with Dennis Publishing, New York, NY, working for Maxim, Stuff and Blender magazines.

Jeffrey D. Sumption, a patient care technician at the Miami Valley Hospital, is pursuing a master’s degree in pharmacology and toxicology at Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

Rachel P. Sunderland married Christopher S. Feldwisch, June 9, 2001. Rachel, who is pursuing her M.A. in art therapy at the University of Illinois in Chicago, is a graduate assistant in student organization resources and editor of The Source, the newsletter for student organizations.

Emily M. Upperman, Middletown, OH, is a lighting

associate in business and finance with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

Rachel L. Deehr, Hilliard, OH, married Malik L. Malone, Oct. 26, 2002. She is a family specialist with Crittenton Family Services, Columbus, OH.

Stacey Z. Deffenbaugh is a news anchor/reporter with KVLY TV 11, Fargo, ND.

Dennis J. and Kelly Walter Frost live in New York, NY. Kelly, a librarian trainee specializing in young adults with the New York Public Library, is pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science at Queens College of the City, University of New York, Flushing, NY.

Lance J. Grau is a genetic counselor with the Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, OH.

Sarah C. Kuss, Springfield, OH, married Don G. Shivler Jr., Sept. 8, 2001. Sarah is a research coordinator with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Dayton, OH.

Lora R. Llenado is a legal assistant with the Political Asylum Project of Austin (TX).

Kathleen L. Mackie, Canton, MI, is a sales specialist with REI Outfitters, Northville, MI.

Deborah L. Madill, Duluth, GA, is pursuing her master’s degree in education at Piedmont College, Athens, GA.

James A. and Melinda Slangen McCoy live in Columbus, OH. James is an event manager with Nationwide Arena. Melinda teaches first grade at Valleyview Elementary.

Leslie A. Meier, Bellevue, WA, teaches fifth grade at Challenger Elementary, Issaquah, WA. She is pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Heather A. Morrell married Dustin T. Bates, June 1, 2002. Heather is an accountant with T.G.I. Friday’s, Lexington, KY.

Alison K. Oatman, Columbus, OH, is a sales engineer with Matheson Tri-Gas, Twinsburg, OH.

Tyler M. Stepsis received his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati (OH) College of Medicine, June 7, 2002. He is an emergency medicine resident at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.

Kendall E. VanKleunan, Inverness, IL, is a CADD planner/interior designer with Adecco Technical, Hoffman Estates, IL.

Jill K. Veldhaus is a relationship manager with MidWest Payment Systems, Cincinnati, OH.

R. Todd Walti, Columbus, OH, married Kristi, May 25, 2002. Todd is a sales manager with TEKsystems Inc.

Allison A. Ziegel, Perrysburg, OH, married Stephen D. Taylor II, Nov. 20, 2000. Stephen is a general sales manager with Taylor Buick/Cadillac, Toledo, OH.

’99
Shakeer A. Abdullah is pursuing his master’s degree in higher education at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Gina K. Aldridge, Elizabethtown, KY, teaches at North Hardin High School with the Hardin County Schools, Radcliff, KY.

Deborah J. Cassell, Evanston, IL, is an associate editor of three home furnishing magazines, Furniture Style, Connected and Home Fashion Forecast.

Christopher D. Coleman, Springfield, OH, married Marla Fisher, Aug. 19, 2000. Christopher is a lead analyst programmer with National City Bank, Columbus, OH.

Lorrayne L. Debbe married Jason S. Bowe, Sept. 15, 2001. Lorrayne is a manager with World Gym Canton. Jason teaches with the Canton (OH) City Schools.

Sarah E. Frick, Golden, CO, married Stephen R. Sogan ’97, July 7, 2001. Sarah is pursuing a master’s degree in speech language pathology at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. Steve is an account executive with Interlink Group Inc.

T. Matt Gregory married Tara Gonzalez, Aug. 11, 2001. Matt is a plant manager with Gregory Industries, Canton, OH.

Christopher T. Hicks graduated from Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2002.

Rebecca M. Nave is a psychiatric social worker at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Christin E. Parrott, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, married Andrew Z. Smith, Sept. 28, 2002. Christin is a human resource manager with Orthopedic Rehab Specialty Clinics Inc., Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Johnny D. Pryor, Washington, D.C., graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, IN, and was inducted into the Order of Barrister’s national honorary, May 4, 2002.

Dawn M. Reinhardt received her J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 2002. She is an associate with Parker, Poe, Adams, and Bernstein L.L.P., Charlotte, NC.

Beth K. Sawyer received her M.Ed. in elementary education from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2000. She teaches third grade with the Richmond (VA) City Schools.

Lea A. Scott is pursuing her M.S. in geology at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

Shannon E. Veeder, Waterville, OH, is a marketing secretary with Family Health Plan, Toledo, OH.

Wendy Woon, San Jose, CA, married Hion Ng, July 14, 2001. Wendy is a sales account manager with the Allison Transmission Division of General Motors, Fremont, CA.

’00
Candice M. Clouse, Springfield, VA, married Michael B. Pascoe, June 1, 2002. Candice is a senior specialist in program support with Women in Community Service, Alexandria, VA. Michael is a programmer/analyst with Datatel Inc., Fairfax, VA.

Jennifer B. Douglass married Jeremy A. Ramage, Aug. 10, 2002. Jennifer is pursuing graduate studies in education at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.

Cassie M. Hogan, Springfield, OH, married Adam B. Eskew, June 20, 2001. Cassie is a teacher and volleyball/softball coach with the Springfield City Schools.

Matthew R. Howe, Potomac Falls, VA, is an irrigation technician with the Davey Tree Expert Company, Chantilly, VA.

Mary Roffmann Howell is an assistant director with the Lutheran Social Services, Charleston, SC.

Elizabeth A. Kramer, Storrs, CT, received her M.A. in psychology from the University of Connecticut in July 2002. She is an intern at the Navy Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Newport, RI.

Anne K. Nickerson, Kettering, OH, is a caseworker with the Greene County Children’s Services Board, Xenia, OH.

Randall R. Pore, director of planning with Knox County Commissioners, Mount Vernon, OH, joined the volunteer fire department in Fredricktown, OH.

Mary E. Wilson, Traverse City, MI, received her M.S. in environmental science from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, in 2002. She is an aquatic biologist with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottowa and Chippewa Indians, Peshawbestown, MI.

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Kathryn M. Adamson, Cincinnati, OH, is an apprentice with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Charleston, ME.

Jennifer A. Bazeley, Bowling Green, OH, teaches first grade at St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns, Toledo, OH, coaches field hockey, lacrosse and swimming at Friends’ Catholic School.

Katherine S. Bloomer, Terre Haute, IN, is pursuing her M.F.A. in theatre at the University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.

Charlisa P. Cooper is a probation officer with the Clark County Juvenile Court, Springfield, OH.

Rebekah S. Cundiff, Worthington, OH, is pursuing graduate studies at Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH.

Stephanie R. Czekalinski is a program manager with the Trident Literary Association, Charleston, SC, while pursuing graduate studies in English at the University of Charleston (SC). She lives in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Jacob L. and Alysa Rembsurg Darcy 2002 live in Madison, WI. Alysa, who is pursuing graduate studies in zoology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, conducts landscape ecology research in Yellowstone National Park.

Rochelle LaVelle Fairchild is a manager with the Great American Cookie Co., Springfield, OH.

Michael P. Falcone, Randolph, NJ, is a vice president of sales with Schindler Elevator Corp., New York, NY.

Mary A. George married William S. Smith ’99, Oberlin, OH, May 28, 2002. William has retired as an investor with Daybreak Holdings.

Greta A. Guhde, Springfield, OH, teaches chemistry at Graham High School, St. Paris, OH.

Brett L. Herrick is an assistant language teacher with the JET Program in Kuma-gun, Kumamoto-Ken, Japan.

Christina J. Horning teaches kindergarten at West Mound Elementary, Columbus, OH.

Larisa M. Kruze, an elementary school French teacher in Cincinnati, OH, is pursuing graduate studies in higher education student affairs at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. She is also an assistant program coordinator at the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN.

Jasmine D. Lautenslager, a behavioral therapist aide with the Columbus (OH) Children’s Hospital Autism Center, is pursuing a master’s degree in social work at The Ohio State University.

Abigail E. Martin is pursuing graduate studies in creative writing/poetry at Florida International University, Miami, FL.

Timothy E. McIlvaine, Gahanna, OH, is a financial adviser in investments with Morgan Stanley, Columbus, OH.

Allyson M. Palker, Westerville, OH, is a risk analyst with the Bank One Corporation, Columbus, OH.

Alissa M. Remenschneider is a research specialist at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Laura L. Schrage is a marketing assistant with Dennis Publishing, New York, NY, working for Maxim, Stuff and Blender magazines.

Jeffrey D. Sumption, a patient care technician at the Miami Valley Hospital, is pursuing a master’s degree in pharmacology and toxicology at Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

Rachel P. Sunderland married Christopher S. Feldwisch, June 9, 2001. Rachel, who is pursuing her M.A. in art therapy at the University of Illinois in Chicago, is a graduate assistant in student organization resources and editor of The Source, the newsletter for student organizations.

Emily M. Upperman, Middletown, OH, is a lighting consultant and rental shop assistant with The Light Fantastic, Dayton, OH.

Earl A. Walker, a laboratory technician at the University of Rochester (NY), is working on a structural genomics and proteamics project at the University of Rochester’s Center of Human Genetics and Pediatric Diseases.

Kristen L. White is an adolescent counselor with North Central Mental Health Services, Columbus, OH. She lives in Hilliard, OH.

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Nicole K. Aiello, Powell, OH, is a management trainee with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Dublin, OH.

Michael T. Aljancic plays football for the Berlin Adler (Eagle) in the German Football League while traveling Europe.

Philip N. Arner is a student at The Ohio State University School of Optometry, Columbus, OH.

Christina M. Bagby, Wadsworth, OH, is attending the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH.

Shawn M. Becker is a patent examiner with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Crystal City, VA.

Joshua L. Beery teaches at the Mountain Mission School, Grundy, VA.

Betsy A. Beymer is pursuing her master’s degree in the biogeography of East Africa at Miami University, Oxford, OH.

April D. Brumfield, Springfield, OH, is a lab technician at Test America, an environmental testing lab in Kettering, OH.

Kristin A. Calvitti is pursuing her doctorate of nursing degree at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.

Sarah E. Cass is an at-risk youth specialist at the Wood County Educational Service Center, Bowling Green, OH.

Luke R. Clarkson is an assistant language teacher with the JET program in Japan.

Kelly L. Clutter, an auditor with Ernst & Young, is pursuing her master’s degree in accounting at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

Christopher J. Connor is pursuing his master’s degree in food science at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Nicole S. DeLorenzo, Smyrna, GA, is a management trainee with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Marietta, GA.

Emily C. Fee, Cincinnati, OH, is a sales account executive with Infinity Broadcasting.

Karissa M. Feucht is with Signal Mt. Lodge, Moran, WY.

Paulett T. Fisher teaches at National Trail High School, New Paris, OH.

Stephanie M. Freeland, South Charleston, OH, married Larry A. Robinson, June 29, 2002. She is a special education coordinator at Summit Academy, Xenia, OH.

Ann E. Gentile, Sunbury, OH, is a technician with Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH.

Emily M. Gersbach, Hamilton, OH, teaches sixth grade English and social studies at Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Fairfield, OH.

Wendy J. Hanson, Sterling, VA, is a research analyst with Independent Project Analysis, Ashburn, VA.

Molly Gilfillen Heath teaches first grade with the Sidney (OH) City Schools.

Tricia E. Hendricks is pursuing her M.A. in the humanities at the University of Chicago (IL).

Megan A. Hoffman is pursuing her BS/MSN at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.

Amanda E. Johnson is pursuing graduate studies in chemistry at the University of Arizona, Tucson.

Adrienne M. King is pursuing graduate studies in law at the University of Cincinnati (OH).

Brian R. Knoppe, Powell, OH, is president of Harvard Homes, Columbus, OH.

Jennifer A. Korsberg, Hilliard, OH, is a sales department assistant with Nordstrom.

Amanda L. Kutz is a student at the College of William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, VA.

Andrew R. Laderman is pursuing graduate studies in law at Capital University, Columbus, OH.

Amanda N. Lilly is pursuing her master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.

Phillip C. Lovegrove, Columbus, OH, is a sales representative and financial adviser for Primerica Financial Services, Worthington, OH.

Marcie E. McClintic, Morgantown, WV, is pursuing her J.D. and M.B.A. at the West Virginia University School of Law.

Heather M. Otley is pursuing graduate studies in publishing at the University of Denver (CO) Publishing Institute.

Lisa A. Ottum is pursuing a Ph.D. in literature at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Christopher D. Parkinson, Granville, OH, is a teacher/coach at Newark (OH) Catholic High School.

Nicholas J. Phend is a neuropsychological testing coordinator with the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Jessica L. Pizzuli, Westlake, OH, is pursuing her D.V.M. at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, OH.

Stacy V. Pollock is pursuing her juris doctorate at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Kelly A. Riedinger, an educator with the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is pursuing a master’s degree in oceanography with Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Scott F. Snider is pursuing his master’s degree in geography at Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Jennifer A. Stephenson, Fairborn, OH, is completing an assistantship while pursuing graduate studies in marriage and family counseling at Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

Alicia D. Stewart, Beavercreek, OH, attends medical school at Wright State University, Dayton, OH.

Matthew E. Stewart is pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, in the Igert Materials Chemistry Program.

Michael P. Stohner is pursuing his M.F.A. in the technical production of theater at the North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC.

Richard G. Stracke II is attending the University of Akron (OH) School of Law, where he was selected as a Board of Trustees Scholar.

Heather A. Stucky married Brad Bower, June 29, 2002. She teaches at Northern High School, Durham, NC.

Gillian H. Taylor, Fairborn, OH, is an assistant manager with Abercrombie and Fitch.

Amanda L. Thomas, Urbana, OH, is a director of marketing and business on the management team with International Harvester Employee Credit Union, Springfield, OH.

Katherine M. Thornton, Columbus, IN, is a behavioral therapist with Quinco Behavioral Health Systems.

Caroline D. Watkins is with Ashland Chemical, Dublin, OH.

Deanne M. Wayt is pursuing a master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) at American University, Washington, D.C.

Nathan A. Williams, Urbana, OH, was awarded the 2002 Western Front Association/Phi Alpha Theta Undergraduate Essay Prize for his paper “German Americans in World War I.” The paper will be published in a future edition of the Western Front Journal, Camaraderie. Nathan is in officer training school for the U.S. Air Force in Montgomery, AL.

Serena A. Wilson is a business services administrator with American Systems Consulting Inc., Dublin, OH.

Tara A. Woerth is pursuing her M.Ed. and Ed.S. in school psychology at Loyola University, Chicago, IL.

Mary J. Woodruff is in retail with Voicestream, Daytona Beach, FL.




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