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David Keck (1971) writes, "David Keck, BSEd, '69, MEd, '71, and his wife Rebecca were voting members of the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolos and were also participants in the Lutheran CORE convocation in Fishers, Indiana this fall. They welcomed their second grandchild, Benjamin Allen, last spring. David is taking classes part time at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and works full time at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare as its only teacher." Submitted on Nov 12 2009. Diane (Mindall) Nemitz (1961) Diane (Mindall) Nemitz (1961) writes, "Diane (Mindall) Nemitz, AB '61 was awarded first prize by the Michigan Press Association for her series, "Coping 101" designed to help people through the challenging economy. Diane is a staff writer for the Ludington Daily News in Ludington, Michigan where she has lived for 20 years. She formerly owned a bed and breakfast in Ludington." Submitted on Nov 8 2009. Jade Hoffman (2002) Jade Hoffman (2002) and Sean Needham (2003) are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on May 21, 2010 in Hilton Head, SC. Submitted on Nov 3 2009. Micki Hammond () Micki Hammond 06' and Andrew Conklin are happy to announce their marriage on September 12, 2009 at the Creekside Canyon Lodge in Cedar Run, PA. They currently reside in Orient, Ohio. Shanna Siefke 07' and Jennifer Thomas (Coady) 06' were in attendance.  Submitted on Sep 28 2009. Erin Peet (2004) Erin (McDowell) Peet (2004) and Shaun (Peet) (2004) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Denver Jordan. He was born on December 19, 2008 in Goderich, Ontario, and weighed 7 lb., 12 oz.. Submitted on Sep 25 2009. Dean Nelson (1991) Dean Nelson (1991) writes, "I have a new book out, called God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World. I use my journalism skill to tell stories, and incorporate film and literature to show how to apply the Seven Sacraments to everyday life. It's a way of finding deeper meaning in jobs, relationships, conversations, meals and transitions. Details are at www.deannelson.net." Submitted on Aug 26 2009. Rita Smith (1984) Rita Smith (1984) writes, "I have had the pleasure of gathering donations from published authors, some famous for the 2009 Y-City Writers Conference, October 10, 2009. For information go to www.ycitywriters.com. I have had a story of mine included in an anthology of stories by the Y-City Writers' Forum, The Y-Bridge. To order contact ycitywritersforum@gmail.com. " Submitted on Aug 26 2009. John Brannen (1980) John Brannen (1980) writes, "Currently working as an independent operations and wellsite geologist, specializing in pore pressure analysis, geomechanics and geosteering. Most recent project was a well for BP GOM Exploration that was the 2nd deepest petroleum well ever drilled in the world and the deepest well ever drilled in the GOM. International experience includes Scotland, Norway, Equatorial Guinea, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Indonesia, Alaska and UAE. Prior to returning to the oil industry, worked for the USGS and developed groundwater-flow models to remediate environmental impact of K.I. Sawyer and Wurtsmith AFB, MI, in addition to conducting post-graduate work at the Nevada Test Site." Submitted on Aug 25 2009. Carleen Graham (1984) Carleen Graham (1984) writes, " Carleen recently completed a Doctorate of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University (May 2009). Her dissertation is entitled, "Perspectives of Opera Singer Training and Education Through an Examination of College-level Programs." Recent publications include "Singer Training Forum Identifies Issues and Seeks Solutions" in the May/June 2009 "The Journal of Singing". She was guest stage director for the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama's spring graduate opera scenes program. Carleen was awarded the 2009 State University of New York's Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is Professor of Opera and Music Theatre at The Crane School of Music, SUNY-Potsdam." Submitted on Aug 23 2009. Colleen Ruggieri (1989) Colleen (Durkin) Ruggieri (1989) has been named the Martha Holden Jennings Master Teacher of Ohio for 2009. A National Board Certified teacher at Canfield High School, Ruggieri will also be honored in October by the College Board as a winner of the Bob Costas Writing Award. Submitted on Aug 4 2009. > Read all Class Notes
Diane (Mindall) Nemitz (1961) writes, "Diane (Mindall) Nemitz, AB '61 was awarded first prize by the Michigan Press Association for her series, "Coping 101" designed to help people through the challenging economy. Diane is a staff writer for the Ludington Daily News in Ludington, Michigan where she has lived for 20 years. She formerly owned a bed and breakfast in Ludington." Submitted on Nov 8 2009. Dean Nelson (1991) Dean Nelson (1991) writes, "I have a new book out, called God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World. I use my journalism skill to tell stories, and incorporate film and literature to show how to apply the Seven Sacraments to everyday life. It's a way of finding deeper meaning in jobs, relationships, conversations, meals and transitions. Details are at www.deannelson.net." Submitted on Aug 26 2009. > Read more Career News
Erin (McDowell) Peet (2004) and Shaun (Peet) (2004) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Denver Jordan. He was born on December 19, 2008 in Goderich, Ontario, and weighed 7 lb., 12 oz.. Submitted on Sep 25 2009. Kristin Rosan (1993) Kristin Rosan (1993) and John Rosan (1993) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Erin Elise. She was born on March 22nd, in Columbus, Ohio, and weighed 6 lb., 12 oz. Erin joins big brother Stephen. Submitted on Jul 30 2009. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Jade Hoffman (2002) and Sean Needham (2003) are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on May 21, 2010 in Hilton Head, SC. Submitted on Nov 3 2009. Micki Hammond () Micki Hammond 06' and Andrew Conklin are happy to announce their marriage on September 12, 2009 at the Creekside Canyon Lodge in Cedar Run, PA. They currently reside in Orient, Ohio. Shanna Siefke 07' and Jennifer Thomas (Coady) 06' were in attendance. Submitted on Sep 28 2009. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Wendy Brown (BSJ 1990) is a Sr. Marketing Manager at Microsoft on the Central Marketing Group's Advertising and Customer Engagement team -And lives near Seattle with her three children (10, 8, and 5). Submitted on May 2 2009. Kathleen Esper (1974) Kathleen (Kondik) Esper (1974) writes, "Bob and Kathy (Kondik) Esper-class of 1974-have been transferred to Birmingham, Alabama and love it! Come visit us! Also, it is our 35th anniversary of graduation. Plan on meeting us in Athens, Ohio for Homecoming 2009!" Submitted on Mar 17 2009. > Read more Catching Up
Courtney Koestler (1999) writes, "I am finishing up a fellowship with the Diversity in Mathematics Education project at the University of Wisconsin- Madison this summer. I will be completing my Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis on Mathematics Education in Summer 2010." Submitted on Jun 16 2009. Kendra Smith (2005) Kendra Smith (2005) received a Master of Science in Urban Studies-Neighborhood & Community Development from Cleveland State University on May 5, 2007. Submitted on Sep 15 2008. > Read more Educational News
David Keck (1971) writes, "David Keck, BSEd, '69, MEd, '71, and his wife Rebecca were voting members of the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolos and were also participants in the Lutheran CORE convocation in Fishers, Indiana this fall. They welcomed their second grandchild, Benjamin Allen, last spring. David is taking classes part time at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and works full time at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare as its only teacher." Submitted on Nov 12 2009. Rita Smith (1984) Rita Smith (1984) writes, "I have had the pleasure of gathering donations from published authors, some famous for the 2009 Y-City Writers Conference, October 10, 2009. For information go to www.ycitywriters.com. I have had a story of mine included in an anthology of stories by the Y-City Writers' Forum, The Y-Bridge. To order contact ycitywritersforum@gmail.com. " Submitted on Aug 26 2009. > Read more General
Ray Davis reports that, his wife, Karen Ware Davis (1964) died in Simpsonville, SC on May 30, 2007. Karen Ware Davis BSED 1964 passed away May 30th, 2007 in Simpsonville SC. Karen was retired after 25 plus years as gourmet food buyer for Arrow Wine store in Dayton, Ohio Submitted on Oct 8 2007. > Read more In Memoriam
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