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Class Notes: 1996 - 2003

’96
Dawn White Auch, Montague, MI, a sixth grade teacher with Orchard View School, received her master’s degree in education from Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI, in 2003.

Amy Collins Benton, Lakewood, CO, and her husband, John, announce the births of Anna Lauren and Kate Porter, Dec. 5, 2002.

Betsy A. Blair teaches middle school math and science with Portland (OR) Public Schools.

Andrew D. Bowers is a deputy chief of staff with the Ohio Auditor of State, Columbus, OH.

Gretchen E. Henning, Vinton, VA, is a department head and teacher in the science department with the Roanoke (VA) County Schools.

Jeremy R. Kaufman, Prairie Village, KS, is an environmental scientist working on homeland safety projects with the State of Iowa.

Natalie J. McChesney, Boston, MA, a marketing coordinator with AIR Worldwide, is pursuing an M.B.A. at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.

Brian M. McCluskey, Nantucket, MA, is with GE Access.

OH, married Peter Rodenburg, Aug. 31, 2002.

Erik J. Tryggestad married Angela Smith, June 8, 2002. Erik, who received his Ph.D. in nuclear physics from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, in fall 2001, is a research associate with the Institute de Physique Nucleaire d’Orsay, France.

Jeremiah B. Windle, Springfield, OH, is a quality process engineer with International Truck & Engine Corp./Finishing Plant.


’97
Jodi K. Ahnmark, Enfield, CT, married Glen A. Fandetti, Nov. 10, 2001. Jodi is the programs coordinator for The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford, CT.

David H. Caldwell, Cincinnati, OH, and his wife, Cheryl, announce the birth of Brooke Lynette, Nov. 22, 2002.

Jill M. Evers, Maria Stein, OH, married Jeremy Hess, July 20, 2001. They announce the birth of Reece, Jan. 23, 2002. Jill teaches first grade with the Celina City Schools.

Melissa A. Gardner, Milford, OH, is a research assistant and lab manager with the Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH.

Jessica K. Gorog, Cleveland, OH, who received her M.B.A. from Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, in January 2001, is a deposit pricing specialist with National City Bank.

Clay G. Hallman, Northville, MI, is a targeting specialist with Valassis Communications.

Lawrence C. Hawkins III is an attorney with Hawkins and Ludwig Attorneys at Law, Cincinnati, OH.

Lori A. Heath, Minneapolis, MN, works in cancer research at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

G. Robert James married Farris M. Bogue, Aug. 3, 2002. Rob, who is pursuing his master’s degree in cartography and GIS at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, received first place in the National Geographic Cartography Award, an undergraduate contest presented by the cartography speciality group of the Association of American Geographers.

Isaac S. King, Springfield, IL, a cartographer with KingTechnology Inc. Isaac, harvested the largest bull elk ever recorded in the United States, and received the BASS Masters Angler of the Year award.

Jeffrey I. MacMillan, Toledo, OH, is an actor with Vivid Videos, Sylvania, OH.

Karen K. March married Michael A. Posey, Nov. 2, 2002. Karen received her master’s degree in education from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, May 2003.

Jaime R. Nolan, New York, NY, married Brendan Cohane, June 15, 2002. Jaime is a marketing professional with the Fairfield Greenwich Group, Manhattan.

Kirsten E. Presher is a graphic designer with Vinson & Dimitrius, Los Angeles, CA.

Marvin L. Snyder III is a director of admissions and public relations at Bishop Ready High School, Columbus, OH.

Jennifer L. Way, Brooklyn, NY, is a senior production editor with Rosen Publishing Group, New York, NY.


’98
Class Reunion Homecoming Oct. 24-26, 2003
Sarah E. Adams, Lancaster, PA, is an HIV/AIDS coordinator with the Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, PA.

Justin J. and Janet Thomas Henry announce the birth of Nathaniel Jon, Sept. 6, 2002. Janet, a music director at Calvany Baptist Church, is a homemaker.

Peter W. Kramer, Rochester, NY, married Elizabeth Pysnik, Aug. 17, 2002. Peter is a child-care worker with BOCES.

Jennifer D. Lewis is a research scientist at the Health Sciences Center of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

David R. Messerly, Durham, NC, married Stacy K. Bennett, April 5, 2003. David is a resident in the department of emergency medicine at the University of North Carolina.

Thomas S. My with Hasselbach & Paul Agency, Bellevue, OH, is an offensive line coach for the Bellevue Senior High School varsity staff.

Bryan R. Reed, Chapel Hill, NC, married Kelly Doerzbacher, June 1, 2002. Bryan conducts research in autism at the University of North Carolina.

Eric J. and Jennifer Tate Rodenberg ’97 live in Columbus, OH. Eric conducts part-time technical marketing and is an instructor with Environmental Systems Research Institute.

Marisa M. Selinsky, Hilliard, OH, married Kevin M. Hilvert ’97, Nov. 24, 2002. Marisa is with Columbus (OH) Public Schools. Kevin is employed with the law firm of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn.

Teresa A. Watson, Centerville, OH, is a claims team leader with Progressive Insurance, Dayton, OH.


’99
Kimberly A. Asmus, Knoxville, TN, is pursuing her M.S. in wildlife science at the University of Tennessee.

Eric W. and Malinda Fix Barber 2000 live in Evansville, IN. Eric is a manager with M.A.B. Paints. Malinda is an administrative assistant with The Catholic Diocese of Evansville.

Isaac W. Barnes, Williamsport, OH, placed second in the 2002 Cincinnati Marathon and seventh in the 2002 Columbus Marathon.

Erica A. Chael, New Albany, OH, married Daniel J. Clark, Aug. 10, 2002. Erica teaches first grade with the Columbus (OH) Public Schools. Dan is an attorney with Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Joseph R. and Lisa Romanini Cistolo, Berea, OH, announce the birth of Lena, March 13, 2003.

Sarah L. Crouse supervises a summer camp at the Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA.

Emily J. Deakyne is a science coordinator with ACGIH, Cincinnati, OH.

Chelsea A. Deming, Brooklyn, NY, is a director of graphic design with Gruzen Samton LLP, New York, NY.

Kathleen E. Hanses married Thomas Duncan, Nov. 23, 2002. Kathleen teaches third grade with the Columbus (OH) Public Schools.

Julie Kidwell Hartzell, Lewis Center, OH, received her J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, May 10, 2002. She is employed by the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.

James H. Horst, Belleville, NJ, is in the global special events department of Estee Lauder, New York, NY.

Zachary W. Jacobs, Troy, OH, married Robin, July 28, 2001. Zachary was an honorary chair of the Tipp City (OH) United Way Campaign in 2002.

Jill M. Keberle, Avon Lake, OH, married J. Timothy Becker 2000, Aug. 3, 2002. Jill is an associate manager of consumer research with Bonne Belle, Lakewood, OH.

Lisa C. Milley married Nicholas A. Evans 2000, Aug. 10, 2002. Lisa is an ad account agent with DDB Advertising, Chicago, IL. Nicholas is a certified public accountant with KPMG.

Laura I. Munson, who received her law degree from the University of Cincinnati (OH) in 2002, is an associate in the general litigation department of Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis L.L.P.

Julie M. Paramore married Gregory P. Santini, Oct. 19, 2002. Julie is an analyst with ACNielsen, Alpharetta, GA.

Amy C. Rogers married Michael C. Schlatter, June 14, 2002. Amy teaches third grade with the Blaine County School District, Ketchum, ID. Michael is a banker with Wells Fargo.

John A. “Shu” Shumate, Gahanna, OH, a member of the Miami Dolphins’ special events/operations department, is pursuing an M.B.A. in sports management at Florida Atlantic University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Shannon M. VanDenBerghe married Adam J. Mitchell, Dec. 29, 2001. Shannon is a customer service administrator with Jones Paint & Glass, Provo, UT.

Nora A. Walsh is an editorial freelancer for various publishers in Chicago, IL. A secretary for the Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, she participates in marathons for charity.

Brian J. and Melissa Lambert Whalen ’94 live in Columbus, OH. Brian, a manager of Speedway, was recently featured in a commercial currently airing for Speedway. Melissa is a teacher with the Columbus Public Schools.

Carrie E. Wheat is an assistant professor while pursuing graduate studies in creative writing at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

Benjamin C. Yost, Bellbrook, OH, married Anne M. Manning, July 27, 2002.

Kathryn M. Zinn, a member of the Junior League of Cincinnati (OH), is a sales representative for Paychex Inc.


’00
William A. and Kristin Bolzeman Bearden live in Essexville, MI. Kristin, who received her master’s degree in medical science from Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, in 2002, is a physician assistant with Sheurer Hospital/Sebawaing (MI) Family Medicine.

Heather A. Connor is a publicist with Penguin Group (USA) Publishing, New York, NY.

Leslie B. Kem, Milton, IN, received her M.S. in higher education from Indiana University, Indianapolis, in May 2003.

Christine J. Kujawa, Plymouth, MN, married Eric N. Jones ’98, June 29, 2002.

Rachel L. Maki, New York, NY, received her M.F.A. in theatrical design and production with an emphasis in sound design from the University of Cincinnati (OH) College - Conservatory of Music.

Holly C. Mehringer is a financial analyst for the U.S. Air Force in Aviano, Italy.

Alison G. Nawrot, Houston, TX, who received her master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of Houston Clear Lake in June 2002, is a consultant with Synaptis.

Kerry Lee Pedraza, Springfield, OH, is director of personal resources with the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services.

Karen L. Rosenblum, Oakland, CA, is a travel adviser specializing in East Asia with STA Travel, Berkeley, CA.

Jennifer L. Schwabauer, Columbus, OH, is with Gerbig, Snell-Weisheimer & Associates Advertising, Westerville, OH.

Leah Doerfler Senese, and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of Anna Elizabeth, April 27, 2002. Leah is a GED teacher with the Springfield (OH) City Schools.

Mark J. Steketee is a youth director at Timothy Lutheran Church, Marion, OH.

Tiffany D. Tynes teaches fourth grade math with the Columbus (OH) City Schools.

Wade F. Van Horn, Manitowoc, WI, works with the Y.M.C.A. to integrate the humanities into its daily programs.

Rachel M. Webb received her master’s degree in environmental sciences from Miami University, Oxford, OH, in May 2003.


’01
Kathryn M. Adamson, Louisa, VA, tours the country as a public speaker giving presentations about life at Twin Oaks, an intentional community in central Virginia.

Natalie Bajalcaliev is pursuing graduate studies in law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jennifer A. Bickford, New Orleans, LA, married Scott A. Gelo, May 26, 2002. Scott is an assistant manager with Pel Hughes Printing.

Pamela N. Broughton, a wild land firefighter, has received a grant under the Homeland Security Act to serve as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the Red Cross Community Preparedness Corps Program. She lives in Amelia, OH.

Erin M. Coy, Westerville, OH, is a senior risk analyst with Bank One, Columbus, OH.

Jennifer K. Davis is pursuing studies in veterinary technology at the University of Cincinnati (OH).

Justin B. Dilley, Somerville, MA, portrayed Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago for a Greater Boston theatre company.

Jacob A. Gibson married Kathryn Guy, July 27, 2002. Jacob is a portfolio manager in the business banking group of Provident Bank, Cincinnati, OH.

Amanda J. Hurst, Troy, NY, is pursuing graduate studies in education while working as an admissions information specialist at the Sage College at Albany (NY).

Lauren M. Jones, Dublin, OH, is pursuing a master of public administration degree at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Julia M. Kregenow, who received her master’s degree in astronomy in January 2003 from the University of California at Berkeley, is pursuing her Ph.D. She teaches astronomy for a volunteer college program at San Quentin State Prison, and math and physics at a high school.

Erin R. Limmer married Joshua D. Guerrieri, July 6, 2002. Erin is an assistant account manager with Hayslett Sorrel, Atlanta, GA. Joshua teaches social studies at Booker T. Washington High School.

Suzanne M. Mahan, Grove City, OH, is a business analyst with Nationwide, Columbus, OH.

Shannon L. Pletcher, Columbus, OH, owns Shannon Pletcher & Associates.

Jennifer E. Powell, Centreville, VA, married Joshua D. Gifford, June 30, 2002.

Emily J. Rogalski is pursuing her Ph.D. in neuroscience at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

Kristen L. White, Hilliard, OH, married Chadd V. Cunningham, Aug. 17, 2002. They announce the birth of Elijah Vincent, Dec. 16, 2002. Kristen is an adolescent counselor with North Central Mental Health Services, Columbus, OH.


’02
Amanda K. Peters, Columbus, OH, is an admission counselor at Wittenberg.

’03
Class Reunion Homecoming
Oct. 24-26, 2003

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