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Recent Class Notes Christopher Lambert (2005) Christopher Lambert (2005) and Ashley (Farrington) Lambert (2006) are happy to announce their marriage on May 18, 2009 in Ochos Rios, Jamaica . They currently reside in Jefferson NC.   Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Jessica Foster (2008) Jessica Foster (2008) and Jack Thomas, Jr. are happy to announce their marriage on June 20, 2008 in Smith Grove United Methodist Church, Mocksville. They currently reside in Mocksville, NC. They went on a honeymoon trip to Savannah, GA.   Submitted on Jun 30 2009. Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) received a Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2009.   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) recently accepted a position at Easter Seals UCP NC located in Durham, NC as Respite Counselor. "The NC START (North Carolina Systemic, Therapeutic Assessment, Respite and Treatment) Program is exclusively available to serve adults (age 18 y/o and above) that have a primary diagnosis of Developmental Disability (DD) and challenging behaviors, often with a co-occurring mental illness. The NC START regional respite homes each have two beds reserved for eligible individuals in crisis and two beds reserved for planned caregiver respite of eligible individuals* (4 beds total). NC START receives referrals from multiple sources, including providers, families, and crisis services including Mobile Crisis Management (MCM Teams). In the case of a crisis referral, NC START will provide immediate technical assistance to the MCM, the family, and provider in order to stabilize the individual. Within 24 hours, the NC START team member will begin process of prevention and intervention planning for the individual."   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) writes, "I have been elected for a three year term as a Delegate to the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina chapter. The Delegate Assembly is the representative, decision-making body - comprised of 277 elected delegates - through which NASW members set broad organizational policy, establish program priorities, and develop a collective stance on public and professional issues."   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) and Amy (Salahshour) Prentice (2008) are happy to announce their marriage on May 29, 2008 at the Highgrove Estate, Fuquay-Varina, NC. They currently reside in Carrboro, NC. Allie Davis, BSW '08, attended the ceremony   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Michael Scales (1991) Michael Scales (1991) was recently promoted to Associate Vice President for Student Affairs from Assistant Vice President at Temple University located in Philadelphia, Pa. "This promotion represented an opportunity for me to maintain my current portfolio while gaining supervision of our Campus Recreation and Student Center operations. I am very excited about this opportunity to further serve our students in this new capacity."   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Michael Saunders (1974) Michael Saunders (1974) "Michael F. Saunders retired from Philip Morris USA effective March 1, 2009 after a successful 32 year career. He held numerous positions during this time. Michael and his wife Vickie will be relocating back to the Winston-Salem, NC area from Richmond, Va. in the near future."   Submitted on Jun 21 2009. Emilie Schaefer (2009) Emilie Schaefer (2009) is teaching 1st Grade at Thales Academy. We are a private, year-around school, that promotes good character and the growth of outstanding citizens. Check us out at Thalesacademy.org   Submitted on Jun 18 2009. Kern Campbell (2002) Kern Campbell (2002) is proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Lindsay Quinn Campbell. She was born on May 6, 2009 in Raleigh, NC, Rex Hospital, and weighed 8 lb., 9 oz.. Ashley (Mom) and Lindsay are both doing well. Big sister Avery is very excited to have a little sister. Avery has been a big help taking care of Lindsay.   Submitted on Jun 18 2009. > Read all Class Notes

Career News Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) recently accepted a position at Easter Seals UCP NC located in Durham, NC as Respite Counselor. "The NC START (North Carolina Systemic, Therapeutic Assessment, Respite and Treatment) Program is exclusively available to serve adults (age 18 y/o and above) that have a primary diagnosis of Developmental Disability (DD) and challenging behaviors, often with a co-occurring mental illness. The NC START regional respite homes each have two beds reserved for eligible individuals in crisis and two beds reserved for planned caregiver respite of eligible individuals* (4 beds total). NC START receives referrals from multiple sources, including providers, families, and crisis services including Mobile Crisis Management (MCM Teams). In the case of a crisis referral, NC START will provide immediate technical assistance to the MCM, the family, and provider in order to stabilize the individual. Within 24 hours, the NC START team member will begin process of prevention and intervention planning for the individual."   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) writes, "I have been elected for a three year term as a Delegate to the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina chapter. The Delegate Assembly is the representative, decision-making body - comprised of 277 elected delegates - through which NASW members set broad organizational policy, establish program priorities, and develop a collective stance on public and professional issues."   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. > Read more Career News Births & Adoptions Kern Campbell (2002) Kern Campbell (2002) is proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Lindsay Quinn Campbell. She was born on May 6, 2009 in Raleigh, NC, Rex Hospital, and weighed 8 lb., 9 oz.. Ashley (Mom) and Lindsay are both doing well. Big sister Avery is very excited to have a little sister. Avery has been a big help taking care of Lindsay.   Submitted on Jun 18 2009. Amy (Gemma) Turner (1998) Amy (Gemma) Turner (1998) and Matthew Turner (1998) are proud to announce the birth of twins (1 girl, 1 boy). They were born on May 17, 2009 in Raleigh, NC. Kara Marie was born at 3 lbs 12 ozs and Lucas Alexander was born at 2 lbs 10 ozs. Both are home after 25 days in the NICU and are doing well.   Submitted on Jun 16 2009. > Read more Births & Adoptions Weddings Christopher Lambert (2005) Christopher Lambert (2005) and Ashley (Farrington) Lambert (2006) are happy to announce their marriage on May 18, 2009 in Ochos Rios, Jamaica . They currently reside in Jefferson NC.   Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Jessica Foster (2008) Jessica Foster (2008) and Jack Thomas, Jr. are happy to announce their marriage on June 20, 2008 in Smith Grove United Methodist Church, Mocksville. They currently reside in Mocksville, NC. They went on a honeymoon trip to Savannah, GA.   Submitted on Jun 30 2009. > Read more Weddings Educational News Matthew Prentice (2008) Matthew Prentice (2008) received a Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2009.   Submitted on Jun 24 2009. Blake Kightlinger (2004) Blake Kightlinger (2004) received a Doctorate in Medicine from Georgetown University on May 17, 2009 with Cum Laude honors.   Submitted on Jun 9 2009. > Read more Educational News General Tracie (Holt) Wiles (1983) Tracie Holt (1983) writes, "I am so proud to announce that we have added another ASU Alumni to our family. My daughter Ashley Wiles, graduated From ASU May 11, 2009 with a degree in Secondary English Education. Now if she could only find a job. I am very proud of her and now her heart belongs in Boone too. "   Submitted on Jun 17 2009. Stuart Jarvis (1975) Stuart Jarvis (1975) writes, "My wonderful wife of 34 years has just retired with 36 years of teaching. I am set to retire Sept. 09. I will then enter the field of private investigations."   Submitted on Jun 17 2009. > Read more General In Memoriam Ernest Hamilton (1955) Ernest Hamilton (1955) died on April 18, 2009.   Submitted on Jun 3 2009. Rena (Farthing) Graybeal (1939) Rena Graybeal (1939) died on May 14, 2009.   Submitted on Jun 3 2009. > Read more In Memoriam