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’93
Class Reunion, Homecoming/ Reunion Weekend Oct. 19-21, 2007

Melissa Hand Bedell, Bexley, Ohio, is a retired attorney who is an active community volunteer in Columbus, Ohio.

Eric J. Borgelt, Skaneateles, N.Y., is a marketing manager at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.

Barry C. and Laura Hillman Burden ’92 live in Madison, Wis., where Barry serves as a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin.

Emily Carpenter Dahs, Lewis Center, Ohio, is a vice president of human resources generalist with the Huntington Bank, Columbus, Ohio.

Elizabeth S. Davis married Keith Benham, June 25, 2005. Elizabeth is the director of library services for MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS, a nonprofit organization, which promotes early literacy in lowincome areas of Tucson, Ariz.

F. Carl and Sarah Walden Feitler ’94 of Longmont, Colo., announce the birth of Rose, April 1, 2006.

John C. and Karen Saatkamp Gerboth are pleased to announce the birth of twin daughters, Abby Corinne and Lauren Nicole on Oct. 19, 2006. They live in Columbus, Ohio.

Theodore M. Henry and his wife, Cynthia, announce the birth of Margaret Ann, May 26, 2006. They live in Westlake, Ohio. Theodore is a territory sales manager with Titan Industries, South Gate, Calif.

Amy Lucas Hobbs, Park City, Utah, is a graphic designer/ photographer with Lewis, Wolcott & Dornbush Real Estate.

Vladimir V. Kouznetsov is with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Moscow, Russia.

Patricia Niles Malvar is a brand development director with Unilever Philippines in Manila.

Steven T. and Heather Hague Ralph ’92 live in Rochester, N.Y., where Steven is a vice president with Ralph Pontiac Honda Inc.

Sarah Timm Raynock and her husband, J.P., welcomed a daughter, Catherine Patricia, March 3, 2006. They live in Emmaus, Pa. Sarah is a manager of loan delivery products with Sallie Mae, Reston, Va.

Megan L. Sitcer and Bob Culbertson were married July 22, 2006. They live in Burlington, N.J.

Kurt R. Tennebar, Alpharetta, Ga., is a systems engineer with Occam Networks, Atlanta, Ga.

’94
Thomas A. Bolden, Cincinnati, Ohio, is a teacher and the head softball and football coach at Colerain High School.

Ross W. Bradley, Peachtree City, Ga., and his wife, Tammy, announce the birth of Elizabeth Anne, April 2, 2006. Ross has been promoted to division manager, vascular medicine with Genentech Inc.

Ryan J. and Kelly Birkhimer Carter ’95 announce the birth of Jake Reilly, April 1, 2005. They live in Portsmouth, Ohio. Ryan is president of Carbon Enterprises Inc., Circleville, Ohio.

Tonya Casey Colvin is a senior financial analyst with Belden, Richmond, Ind.

Sheryl Matthews Crowell, Rockford, Ill., is an accountant at Amcore Bank.

Keith J. and Krista Felger Hays welcomed their third child, Owen Christian, Feb. 19, 2006. They live in Indianapolis, Ind. Keith is an attorney with Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney.

Christopher W. Huffman, Atlanta, Ga., is an assistant professor of history at Kennesaw State University.

Eric R. Maley and his wife, Rebecca, announce the birth of Kathryn Elise, Feb. 7, 2006. They live in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Trisha L. Manning lives in Grandview Heights, Ohio. A counselor in private practice, she has been named to the TriVillage Mentor League board of directors.

Aaron S. and Jeanne Marie Garman Manse announce the birth of their son, Caleb Jason, April 22, 2006. They live in Maple Grove, Minn.

Pamela Ehresman Pennock, Plymouth, Mich., is assistant professor of history at the University of Michigan- Dearborn. Her book, Advertising Sin and Sickness: The Politics of Alcohol and Tobacco Marketing, 1950-1990 was published by Northern Illinois University Press.

Gretchen L. Rice, Holliston, Mass., is director of marketing with Lionbridge.

Jason M. and Amy Saccullo Robichaud ’93 announce the birth of Lily. They have moved to Asheville, N.C., where they work in the mental health field with troubled adolescents and families at Families Together Inc.

Alexandra E. Teller is with Colorado Canines, the first all natural dog and cat emporium in Boulder, Colo.

Jeffrey D. Tincher, Glenmoore, Pa., and his wife, Cathy, celebrated the birth of their second child, Kaleigh Nicole, Aug. 20, 2006. Jeff is a developer and trainer for Springhouse Education and Consulting Services in Exton, Pa.

Robbie J. and Karen Hiser Walczak announce the birth of Jason David, Dec. 19, 2005. They live in Fishers, Ind. Robbie is a product support supervisor with Thermo Fisher Scientific, Indianapolis, Ind.

Dawn Kramer Wayt is with The Guild, Madison, Wis.

’95
Alicia M. Altizer, Lafayette, Ind., is a research scientist at Cook Biotech Inc.

Ellen M. Boeder is a primary therapist at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, Colo.

Andrew B. Colbow is a development manager with Optasite LLC, Atlanta, Ga.

In June 2006, Dexter D. Davis received his M.B.A. in management from the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas. He lives in Eagan, Ohio. Dexter is a business consultant with Target Corp.

Erin Scott Hennigan of Cable, Ohio, is a tax professional with Instant Tax Service. She serves as a lead vocalist with Stampede, a band which regularly performs in London, Hilliard and Columbus, Ohio.

Brian J. and Jennifer Laatz Koch live in Charlotte, N.C. Brian owns Cutbait Creative, which provides advertising, marketing and other design solutions to small to mid-market companies. He spearheaded a fundraising campaign among his high school classmates to benefit their hometown library, Loudonville Public Library in Ohio.

On Dec. 23, 2006, Allison Kessler Kroft received her Ph.D. in political science from Loyola University, Chicago, Ill. She lives in Chesterton, Ind.

James F. Nealon is a staff attorney with the Honorable James Brogan in the Second District Court of Appeals in Dayton, Ohio. He lives in Xenia, Ohio.

Michele Jones Teufel of Lincoln University, Pa., and her husband, James, announce the birth of a son, May 25, 2005. Michele is a study delivery leader with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, Del.

Rayvel E. and Nicole Ford Watts ’96 live in Columbus, Ohio. Rayvel is a vice president of sales with Clock Wise Information Technology. Nicole is a merchandising planner with Victoria’s Secret Corporate.

Jennifer L. Wightman, Woodstock, Ga., is a project manager with International Services.

Christopher T. Wolfe serves as a pension consultant in the Phoenix, Ariz., office of The Standard.

’96
Nicole K. Allison, New York, N.Y., is a senior manager of club marketing with the National Hockey League.

Eric N. and Kelley Elder Columber of Colchester, Vt., announce the birth of Ellis John, July 29, 2006. Eric is an associate with McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burcha. Kelley is an executive director with the American Heart Association.

Jeffrey S. and Erika Lindgren Dawson welcomed their third child, Kate, in May 2006. They live in Lutz, Fla. Jeffrey is an institutional sales representative with Raymond James & Associates Financial, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Andrew S. and Bridget Dickson Dix ’95 have moved to New Concord, Ohio, where Andrew has been named assistant publisher of The Daily & Sunday Jeffersonian. The Huntington Bank appointed Bridget to assistant vice president, community banker and sales executive for the Muskingum County market.

Heath J. Grissinger and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of Alex Matthew, Sept. 8, 2006. They live in Ashland, Ohio, where Heath teaches with the Ashland City Schools.

Bethany Young Hardy of Arlington, Va., is the communications director at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, Washington, D.C. The IOM was chartered by Congress to advise the nation on public health issues.

Linda M. Hermiller has completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She is in private practice as an endocrinologist with Patient First Physicians Group in Northern Kentucky.

Johanna Shubert Kalons practices dentistry with Kalons and Glidewell in Charlotte, N.C.

Brian J. and Cindi Combs Lorenz ’98 live in Germantown, Md. Brian is a senior network and security administrator for DRS Technologies. Cindi coordinates marketing and public relations for Shady Grove Fertility Centers in Rockville, Md.
Lauren Grimes Maner of Nags Head, N.C., and her husband, Trahey, announce the birth of Amelia Kate, May 11, 2006. Lauren is the office manager of her husband’s dental practice.

April Helderman Miller of Galloway, Ohio, is a senior curriculum research associate with MarkED., a not-for-profit organization in Columbus, Ohio, that creates educational materials for use in high school marketing and business classes.

Lisa M. Mirolo, Plain City, Ohio, is with Verizon Business, Hilliard, Ohio.

Natalie Nicole was born Nov. 28, 2006, to John R. Ness and his wife, Emily. They live in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Brett and Kimberly Burnette Norris announce the birth of their son, Benjamin David, Aug. 21, 2006 in San Diego, Calif.

The board of directors of the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Ohio has appointed Natalie Saikaly Ronayne as its executive director.

Corey I. Rossen, who owns Rozi’s Wine House Inc. in Lakewood, Ohio, has founded a charity event in Cleveland, to benefit congenital heart disease.

In November 2005, Elisa A. Tattar of Eagan, Minn. received her doctorate of psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, Minneapolis, Minn. She is a clinical psychologist at the Minnesota Security Hospital.

Dianne Frank Williams and her husband, Andrew, announce the birth of their first child, Estella Rae, Aug. 15, 2006. Dianne is a professional flutist with four solo CDs.

Christopher S. Zalewski is pursuing his Ph.D. in genetics and molecular biology at the University of California-Davis at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

’97
Class Reunion, Homecoming/ Reunion Weekend Oct. 19-21, 2007

Jonathan S. Archey of New Albany, Ohio, is manager of federal relations with the Ohio Hospital Association. He coordinates advocacy and representation efforts on federal issues, coordinates OHA’s federal government affairs, serves as a liaison with national health care organizations and serves as OHA’s lobbyist in Washington, D.C.

Matthew E. Downard, Powell, Ohio, is with Aldo Shoes.

Sarah Schmidt Jacquin and her husband, Jon, announce the birth of Emma Genevieve, Sept. 19, 2006. They live in Littleton, Colo.

Misty Dunlap King is a realtor with Stoney Ridge Realty in Bryan, Ohio.

Dominic L. LaFay is an alternative therapist in Canal Fulton, Ohio.

Kevin C. and Erin Ford Murphy ’00 live in Granger, Ind. Kevin is an IT project manager in South Bend, Ind.

John E. and Hope Simonsen Paes ’96 live in Westerville, Ohio. John is a physician at The Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Timothy B.A. Smith is chief financial officer with Air Force Villages, San Antonio, Texas.

Suzanne Michel Ten Hagen and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of Greta Michel, Nov. 3, 2006. They currently reside in Cranberry Township, Pa.

Nicholas S. Wolf and his wife, Tara, announce the birth of Lyndi Sue, Aug. 23, 2006. They live in Fremont, Ohio, where Nick is a teacher/coach at Fremont Ross High School.

Kathleen Atkins Woodry and her husband, Stephen, announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Margaret, on Dec. 21, 2006. They live in Mountain Brook, Ala.

’98
Amy Olmi Amendol teaches fifth grade with the Boardman Local Schools in Ohio.

On April 21, 2006, Catherine M. Bettcher married Praveen Dayalu in Ann Arbor, Mich. Catherine is a physician at the University of Michigan where she practices family medicine with obstetrics and teaches medical students and residents.

Andrew J. and Melanie Nehls Burow ’97 live in Boulder, Colo. Andrew is an academic adviser in the psychology department at the University of Colorado.

Jeffrey A. Culp of Waynesboro, Va., is a board-certified internal medicine physician. He is completing a fellowship in allergy and immunology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Stephen G. Fabyan is pastor of the House of Prayer for All Nations and the Promised Land Complex, Columbus, Ohio.

Sarah J. Jurewicz is a visual art and art history professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Jennifer Groseclose Koval of Westerville, Ohio, and her husband, Erik, announce the birth of their first child, Christopher Grant, on May 16, 2006.

Kathleen L. Mackie of Plymouth, Mich., is a professor at Cleary University, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Rick A. McAlister is a capital campaign and planning coordinator with the Health Adventure, Asheville, N.C.

On March 30, 2006, Andrew A. and Stacy Walker McIntyre welcomed the arrival of their second child, Madelynn Michaela. They live in Noblesville, Ind.

Brent P. Montgomery is a sales marketer with Projects Unlimited Inc., Dayton, Ohio.

Maria C. Nikokirakis of Upper Arlington, Ohio, married Matthew Courser, April 29, 2006. Maria has completed her residency in internal medicine/pediatrics at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She is in private practice with TriVillage Family Health.

As a former high school English teacher, Carla R. Sarratt draws from her classroom experiences in her first novel, FRESHMAN FOCUS, the first book in the Carter G. Woodson High School series. Carla lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Erin Dasler Shah, Stillwater, Minn., is a senior accountant with William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minn.

’99
James H. Barnes IV, Santa Fe, N.M., is a technical staff member at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Mandy Sears Bartel is a sanitarian with the Hamilton County General Health District in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kristin A. Bengtson is a museum educator of Asian art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California.

Hilary A. Brenner of Lyndhurst, Ohio, is an inhouse attorney for Broadway Finance, Cleveland, Ohio.

Jeannette Knesper Carman and her husband, Marshall, announce the birth of Iris Anne, Jan. 24, 2006. Jenny is a clinical social worker with Walden Family Services, San Diego, Calif.

Jason P. and Vanessa Crossgrove Fry live in Ketchum, Idaho. Jason is the program director for the Wood River Y.M.C.A. Vanessa, executive director with Citizens for Smart Growth, is pursuing her master’s degree at the Presido School of Management, San Francisco, Calif.

Sarah T. Hamman is a postdoctoral research associate at the Environmental Science Institute, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin.

Kelly J. Klopfer and Jeremy D. Rager were married May 12, 2006. They live in Dover, Ohio, where Kelly is employed by Get Fit Management Team Inc.

Anna M. Liechty received her master’s degree in school administration from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne in May 2006. She teaches mathematics at Mt. Hope High School in Bristol, R.I.

David R. Morrison is a compliance coordinator with Arlington County in Virginia.

Matthew B. and Mary Wilson Ogdahl ’00 live in Coopersville, Mich. Matt is an engineer for Smith’s Aerospace, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mary is a research assistant with Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon, Mich.

Michael H. Oliver, Aquebogue, N.Y., is with Morgan Stanley, Smithtown, N.Y.

Adrianne Everingham Pence, Dublin, Ohio, is an occupational therapist at Riverside Hospital.

Dawn M. Reinhardt is a deal manager for Commercial Defeasance LLC in Charlotte, N.C.

Olivier F. Roux, Washington, D.C., is pursuing his master’s degree at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, New York. N.Y.

Melissa D. Sandoval, Medway, Ohio, is a community health research assistant at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.

Beth K. Sawyer teaches third grade at J.G. Hening Elementary School, Richmond, Va.

Jo-El Miller Shea and her husband, Declan, announce the birth of Hayden Scully, July 1, 2006. They live in New York, N.Y.

Michael P. III and Cara Riggle Shebak live in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Michael has joined Hartland & Co., as a support consultant.

John A. Shumate, Buford, Ga., married Shana Salah, July 8, 2006. John is regional sports marketing manager with Gatorade.

’00
W. Anderson and Kristin Bolzman Bearden live in Essexville, Mich. Kristin is a physician’s assistant in Saginaw, Mich.

Emily C. Brown and Mark H. Seyler were married on Aug. 5, 2006. They live in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom. Emily teaches primary school in Hereford.

Brian F. and Carisa Clagg Davis ’01 announce the births of Sydney Jean and Addison Nicole. They live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Brian is a supervisor with State Farm Life Insurance Co.

Inspired by her own experiences, Sufiy James Davis has been purchasing tickets for the homeless of Columbus, Ohio, to view the movie, Pursuit of Happyness. In recognition of her generosity, she was invited to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Adam B. and Cassie Hogan Eskew have moved to Atlanta, Ga. Cassie is a customer service representative with Career Builder.

Anna W. Frank and Brandon M. Lambert ’95 were united in marriage Sept. 16, 2006. They live in Springfield, Ohio.

On June 10, 2006, Leslie A. Howell married Michael D. Herald. They live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Leslie teaches kindergarten with the Lakota Local Schools.

Sarah E. Kneuss, Stone Creek, Ohio, is deputy director of the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections.

Tyson J. Lemon, Springfield, Ohio, and his wife, Sarah, announce the birth of Olivia Ann, Aug. 21, 2005. Tyson is a sales/operation manager with Sunbelt Rentals Inc.

Scott H. and Jonnett Odom Maurer ’01 live in Seattle, Wash., where Jonnett is a recruiter for the Peace Corps.

Jeanna Smith McElroy, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of Luke, April 8, 2006.

In July 2006, Theodore Pickett Jr. received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. He is a staff therapist in the counseling center at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md.

April D. Smith is a teachingchildren- to-read coordinator with the Clark County Literacy Coalition, Springfield, Ohio.

Craig D. Vasil and Catherine A. Christian were married June 17, 2006. They live in Dayton, Ohio. Craig is a counselor at Fairborn High School.

Fred W. VonDerLage of Seattle, Wash., is a marketing coordinator with Grubb & Ellis, a national commercial real estate firm in Bellevue, Wash.

’01
Brent C. Branson was married to Kelly Geist, Aug. 5, 2006. They live in Pickerington, Ohio. Brent is a buyer for Carmax Inc.

Louis M. Brown II and Alicia A. Augustin were married May 20, 2006. They live in Chicago, Ill. Louis is employed at Smith Barney.

Alexis L. Bruce married Adam W. Staudt ’00 on June 26, 2004. They live in St. Louis, Mo. Alexis works for the St. Louis University School of Public Health as a program coordinator for public health and community capacity development. Adam owns A&A Construction, specializing in all aspects of home remodeling, renovations and repairs.

Theresa B. Conway was married to Randy Wilson on Aug. 12, 2006. Theresa is pursuing graduate studies in biophysics at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.

Angela M. Davis is a network specialist in the computing services department at Clark State Community College, Springfield, Ohio.

Jamil R. Dillon received an M.A. in construction and real estate from Denver University in Colorado in the spring of 2005. He works in the construction and real estate industry.

Michael P. and Jane Curtis Falcone live in Montclair, N.J. Jane is an employee loyalty specialist with the Avis Budget Group.

Jillian E. Hauger lives in Bay Village, Ohio. She is an outdoor educator with Nature’s Classroom at Camp Muskingum, Carrollton, Ohio.

Cara L. Henke is with ITT Technical Institute, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Larisa M. Kruze, Portland, Maine, is assistant director of international programs at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

Suzanne M. Mahan married David Rasmussen on May 22, 2005. They live in Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Jared G. McGrath married Marcelo Salazar July 8, 2006. They live in Washington, D.C., where Jared is pursuing graduate studies at George Washington University.

Evan P. and Kelly Schneider O’Connor ’03 live in Ann Arbor, Mich. Kelly is a senior financial aid adviser at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Craig M. Oney, Columbus, Ohio, is a branch manager/ assistant vice president at Farmers Citizens Bank, Worthington, Ohio.

Georgia Petroudi, from Nicosia, Cyprus, is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. Her thesis is titled Revised Works of the 20th Century.

Meghan J. Poth has become a certified public accountant. She is a member of the audit staff with Wilson, Shannon and Snow, Newark, Ohio.

Brandon J. Schmitt is pursuing graduate studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.

Earl A. Walker is a technical account manager with Thermo Fisher Scientific, Rockford, Ill.

Alexander C. Welp married Jodi E. Steffes July 29, 2006. They live in Plainfield, Ill. Alexander is employed by Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. of Naperville, Ill.

Kristen Gleeson Williams, Urbana, Ohio, is director of music at Graham South Elementary School. A trained vocalist, she is also a flutist.

L. Todd and Jennifer Strattner Wright are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lloyd Travis, March 19, 2006. They reside in Silver Spring, Md.

’02
Nicholas R. Allen is a plant accountant with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Mich.

Philip N. and Andrea Beard Arner ’03 live in Columbus, Ohio. Phil graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in June 2006. He is with the Erdey Searcy Eye Group. Andi continues to teach at the Arts Impact Middle School.

Kristen K. Baughman is employed by Print Masters Ltd. and owns Sunrise Market in Zanesville, Ohio.

Kirsten E. Bertsch, Arlington, Va., is an economist with the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Michelle C. Bolin received her master’s degree in library and information science from Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., in December 2006.

Mary F. Eddlemon and John T. Abernathy II were married June 24, 2006. They live near Harrisonburg, Va., where Mary is a library assistant at James Madison University.

Emily M. Gersbach has married John D. “JD” Clark. They live in Sugar Grove, Ill. JD is a vice president with Avenue Motors, Batavia, Ill.

Anna Rose was born to Tiffanie McQuinn Gustin and her husband, Alan, on Nov. 16, 2006. They live in Dayton, Ohio.

Matthew C. and Erin Athy Hazelton ’00 live in Newark, Ohio. Erin is a research analyst with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, Columbus, Ohio.

MacKenzie S. Hill, Upper Arlington, Ohio, is with the Independence School District.

Sarah R. Holliday, Toledo, Ohio, is with the Flower Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio.

Peter N. and Debra Lenarz Lalli live in Parma, Ohio. Debra received her master’s degree in educational technology from Baldwin- Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, in May 2006. She teaches second grade at Chippewa Elementary with the Brecksville- Broadview Heights Schools.

Karamagi Rujumba is a staff reporter at the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette in Pennsylva.

Bryan T. Simpson is a group sales consultant with Unum Provident, Charlotte, N.C.

’03
Jill M. Bradley is a recruitment coordinator with the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Kathryn Hritz Brown, Hilliard, Ohio, is an intervention specialist at Mill Valley Elementary School in Marysville, Ohio. In December 2006, she received her master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Amanda J. Clapp is with NEOLA Inc., Stow, Ohio.

Joshua M. Curtis is with GBQ Partners, Columbus, Ohio.

Eric D. Cusick and Brittany J. Young were married June 24, 2006. They live in Kettering, Ohio. Eric is a history teacher and tennis coach at Beavercreek High School.

Melissa A. “Mysi” Hall is a management assistant for the Village of Huntley, Ill.

Whitney W. Hendricks, West Palm Beach, Fla., is a registered nurse at the Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, Fla.

Ashley M. Hill of Hilliard, Ohio, is a photography assistant with HR Imaging, Delaware, Ohio.

Emily A. Johnson and Jason T. Norris were married July 8, 2006. They live in Bucyrus, Ohio.

Tiffany L. Keller and Andrew J. Cocklin of Massillon, Ohio, were married Oct. 15, 2005.

Christianna A. Kretschmann married Justin E. Johnson on July 9, 2005. They live in Clearwater, Fla., where Christianna is a GIS technician with the City of Clearwater.

Brian C. and Erin Gallagher Kuhn ’04 live in Springfield, Ohio, where Brian is a member of the education department at the Advanced Virtual Engine Test Cell (AVETEC). He has also been promoted to lead instructor at STARBASE Wright-Patt.

Quin L. Kurth, Naples, Fla., is a project manager with Turrell & Associates Inc., a marine and environmental consulting firm.

Lucinda R. Morgan is an English-as-a-second-language teacher with the Grand Canadian Academy at the Nanjing Foreign Language School in China.

Lora L. Nutbrown married Nathaniel T. Greene ’04 on Sept. 4, 2005. They live in Rochester, N.Y. Lora earned her M.A. degree in psychological and brain sciences from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., on June 11, 2006. Nate is a graduate student at the University of Rochester.

Sara J. O’Donnell, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is a clinical affairs specialist at Inverness Medical Professional Diagnostics, Scarborough, Maine.

Cincinnati, Ohio, has joined the law firm of Ritter & Randolph LLC. Her practice will focus on business and corporate law, estate and charitable planning, domestic relations, litigation, personal injury, probate, estate and trust administration.

Jonathan R. Orr is an agent with State Farm Insurance, Towson, Md.

Meredith A. Porter was married to Jared E. Simon, July 15, 2006. They live in Fayetteville, N.C. Meredith, who received a master’s degree in literacy from Ashland University in Ohio, in 2006, is a teacher.

Hannah D. Powell, Springfield, Ohio, is director of education programs with Keys to Improving Dayton Schools.

Christina M. Rose, Columbus, Ohio, is an account manager with Paycor.

Sarah E. Spaid married Kyohei Ishida on July 1, 2006. They live in Gainesville, Fla.

William R. White, Columbus, Ohio, is a photographer with ReMax.

Brent D. Yekisa and Amy Hall were married July 23, 2006. They live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Brent is employed by Children’s Hospital Foundation.

’04
Jennifer Biehl Abraham, Aurora, Ill., has been promoted to site ranger with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

Laura E. Austen, Springfield, Ohio, is with South Community Behavioral Healthcare, Dayton, Ohio.

Katherine M. Behrens, Elk Grove Village, Ill., teaches Spanish at Deer Path Middle School-West in Lake Forest, Ill. She is also pursuing her master’s degree in Spanish at Middlebury College in Vermont.

The wedding of Matthew J. Bushey and Natalie C. Shirk took place on Sept. 30, 2006. They live in Xenia, Ohio. Matthew is employed by the Washington Court House City Schools.

Sarah M. Charles has married Gregory C. Luerman. They live in Louisville, Ky., where Greg is pursuing his Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Louisville.

Jessica D. Counts is a senior statistical analyst with ACNielsen, Schaumburg, Ill.

Jessica L. Davis, Zanesville, Ohio, is a sales representative with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

Valerie Fidder Doersen, Highland Heights, Ohio, teaches English and journalism and is the student newspaper adviser at Shaker Heights High School.

Myra A. Fete is a staff technical information specialist at Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, Ohio.

Michael A. Hart, Washington, D.C., is an international card services representative with the World Bank Group.

Douglas F. Hartunian, South Boston, Mass., is an operations specialist-Tokyo group with Brown Brothers Harriman, Boston, Mass.

Abigail L. Klene and Ryan D. Kerr were united in marriage Dec. 31, 2005. They live in Brown Deer Wis.

Alexis M. Miller is with AME, Columbus, Ohio.

Lindsay M. Nelson and Joshua B. Hose of Massillon, Ohio, celebrated their marriage June 24, 2006.

Jennifer N. Pearson, Fairborn, Ohio, received her master’s degree in health service administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, in December 2006. She has also completed her residency with Community Mercy Health Partners.

Krystal M. Renszel is pursuing her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology at Kent State University in Ohio.

Nathaniel J. and Rebekah Hackett Schipper live in Holland, Mich. Rebekah coordinates student activities at Hope College.

Jennifer L. Schwab, Sandusky, Ohio, teaches sixth grade with the Margaretta School District in Vickery, Ohio.

Jason E. Seegert of Alexandria, Va., was promoted to consultant with Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company.

In July 2005, Lauren E. Snider married Charles N. Thompson. They live in Centerville, Ohio. Chad is pursuing his Ph.D. in industrial organization psychology at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.

Ryan R. and Kendra Athy Stevenson ’02 have moved to Fort Myers, Fla. Kendra is an educator with the Gateway Charter School.

’05
Kelly A. Bezilla and Daniel R. Shifflet ’04 were united in marriage on Feb. 18, 2006. They live in Kikai, Japan, where Kelly is an assistant language teacher. In 2006, Daniel received his master’s degree in mathematics from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Sarah E. Buchenroth, Worthington, Ohio, teaches English as a second language with the Southwestern City Schools, Grove City, Ohio.

On June 17, 2006, Jaclyn L. Comer and Michael J. Southard ’04 exchanged wedding vows. They live in Dayton, Ohio. Jackie teaches math at Beavercreek High School. Michael is a manager with Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill.

Jessica N. Dennis, Toledo, Ohio, is a substitute teacher with the Oregon City Schools.

Branden M. Fisher was inducted into the Mariemont High School Athletic Hall of Fame in Ohio. He retains the school’s all-time scoring record in basketball with 1,244 points.

Raymar D. Hampshire is a financial adviser with Merrill Lynch, New Brunswick, N.J.

Jennifer L. Hider and Matthew P. McSorley ’04 of Wesley Chapel, Fla., were married July 15, 2006. They are with the Pasco County School Board.

Kathryn A. Houchens is pursuing an interior design degree in Denver, Colo.

Chinthaka E. Jayawardhana, Columbus, Ohio, has been promoted to senior fund accountant with BISYS Fund.

U.S. Army second lieutenant, Bryan K. Kujawa has enrolled as a medical student at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md.

Ashley Lands is a middle school math teacher, a science specialist, and an intramural softball coach at Jerome Lippman Jewish Community Day School in Akron, Ohio. She is also pursuing her master’s degree in school counseling at Malone College, Canton, Ohio.

Joyce L. McGovern married Alan Strancar June 17, 2006. They live in Columbus, Ohio. Joyce is with the Dublin City Schools.

Daniel J. Murphy, Neptune Beach, Fla., is a recuriter with Aerotek Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.

Laura L. Patch, Springfield, Ohio, is an administrative assistant at NuBethel Center of Excellence, Dayton, Ohio.

Oscar Pellon is pursuing graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

Toni M. Pope is a case manager with the Mental Health Association in Springfield, Ohio.

Eileen M. Quinn, Glenview Nas, Ill., is a financial analyst with Grant Thornton LLP, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

Michael J. Rill, Columbus, Ohio, is a materials specialist with TNT Logistics North America.

Miriam C. Ryman is director of undergraduate studies at Duke University, Durham, N.C. Miriam lives in Graham, N.C.

Jacob R. Thomas, New Albany, Ohio, is a bank stock specialist with Community Banc Investments Inc., New Concord, Ohio.

Christopher M. Vennefron, Hamilton, Ohio, is a business forecaster with Take 2 Interactive.

Colleen Herzog Walters is director of physician relations with Community Mercy Health Partners, Springfield, Ohio

Marci K. Walton is a graduate hall director while pursuing her master’s degree in college student personnel at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She won the CSP Community Spirit Award, which is bestowed upon one student annually who best exemplifies the values and characteristics of the CSP program.

Dana M. Wilkinson is an environmental educator at the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College in Indiana.

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David A. Bazzel, Tipp City, Ohio, is a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial.

Isaac Boye-Arthur, Atlanta, Ga., is a research associate scientist at Anagen Technology.

Jared E. Collins, Ashland, Ohio, is a research biologist at WIL Researching Laboratories LLC.

Andrea Carroll Dehne lives in Reading, Ohio.

David J. DeLamatre, Oldtown, Md., is a counselor with Three Springs Inc.

Matthew R. Foster is with Owens Corning, Granville, Ohio.

Molly Johns Franz is a development assistant with the Playhouse Square Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Stephanie M. Friedman teaches at the Chalk Preschool, Chicago, Ill.

Crystal R. Groce is a financial services support representative on the special relations/whirehouse new business team in the annuity new business department in the individual investment operations area with Nationwide.

David M. Herzog is an actor at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Rochester, N.Y.

Jonathan M. Kirkwood is a branch manager with Stanley Steemer, Philadelphia, Pa.

Lamarr E. Lewis is a disk jockey in Dayton, Ohio.

Annastasia Pfeifer Martin teaches with the School District of Hillsborough County, Brandon, Fla.

Dymond L. McDonald, a former recipient of the Last Dollar Grant Award, was the featured speaker at the Future Begins Today annual awards reception in Troy, Ohio.

Anna Finkelstein Michael is an artist living in Springfield, Ohio. In September and October of 2006, her work was exhibited at Arts Interface.

Lisa M. Nicholls is a GIS mapping technician in the assessor’s office for Canyon County in Caldwell, Idaho.

Stacy A. Ogbeide is a graduate student assistant in the department of human environmental sciences at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla.

Christopher M. Petrik is a management analyst with BearingPoint Inc., Atlanta, Ga.

Alexandra J. Pressler is a customer logistics and financial coordinator with Procter & Gamble, Mason, Ohio.

Callie S. Riley is with the board of education with the City of Kuji in Japan.

Andrea N. Rossow of Springfield, Ohio, is the museum operations coordinator with The Westcott House Foundation. In October 2006, she coordinated the 38th annual conference of Wittenberg University’s Pioneer America Society and Association for the Preservation of Artifacts and Landscapes.

Justin E. Theriault is a member of Love Sick Radio, a rock band in Grove City, Ohio. In the summer of 2006, the band played on U.S. military bases as part of a USO music tour in the Marshall Islands, Guam, South Korea, Singapore and the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The quartet also played the Terror Club in Singapore.

On June 10, 2006, Timothy A. Ward married Rachel Cawthorn. They live in Heath, Ohio, where Tim is employed by Lowe’s.

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