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Scott Powell (2005) received a Ph.D in Cultural Studies in Education from Ohio University in June 2008. Submitted on Feb 3 2010. Scott Powell (2005) Scott Powell (2008) recently accepted a position at Ivy Tech Community College located in Terre Haute, IN. Submitted on Feb 3 2010. Nicole Vander Does (1998) Nicole Vander Does (HTC Theater 1998) recently joined the law firm of Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP in Cleveland, OH as an Associate. Spangenberg Shibley & Liber is a firm of trial lawyers that handles cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, malpractice, negligence, defective products, consumer class actions, business disputes and insurance disputes.  Submitted on Jan 28 2010. Kara Kramer (2000) Kara Kramer (2000) was recently promoted to National Account Manager from Senior Category Manager at Lagasse, Inc. Submitted on Jan 27 2010. Benjamin Marchione (1999) Benjamin Marchione (1999) recently accepted a position at Buffalo State College located in Buffalo, NY as Director, Office of Major Gifts and Gift Planning. Marchione also serves the fundraising profession in a volunteer capacity as Vice President of External Relations for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, WNY Chapter, where in addition to his role on the Board’s Executive Committee he recently chaired WNY’s annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration. In addition to his undergraduate degree from Ohio University, Marchione holds an MBA from the University at Buffalo. Benjamin recently was employed at the Kenan Center as Development Manager. Submitted on Jan 12 2010. Doug Simpson (1993) Doug Simpson (1993) recently accepted a position at Tinker AFB located in Oklahoma City, OK. Doug recently was employed at NORAD-USNORTHCOM. "After 3 years in CO, I needed to get back to flying again. Tinker wasn't my first choice, but I really enjoyed myself the last time I was there, so I'm happy." Submitted on Jan 2 2010. Eileen McNamara (1989) Eileen McNamara (1989) was recently promoted to Director, Labor Relations from Sr. Manager at Walt Disney Company Parks and Resorts, US, Inc located in Anaheim, CA. "Promoted to direct the labor department negotiating labor agreements with over 20K employees and 31 unions, including 14 labor agreements. It is a great challenge and opportunity in this economic climate. I am looking forward to the new responsibilities. " Submitted on Dec 31 2009. Zenovia Courtney (1946) Zenovia Courtney (1946) reports that Charles Courtney (1950) died on November 11, 2009. Charles Harvey Courtney, 84, BS in 1950, died 11-11-09. Originally enrolled to take pre-med courses, Harvey switched to science education. His sister, also an OU student, introduced him to a talented OU music student, Zenovia Pukay and he told stories for years about "Courtney courting Zee on Court Street"... CHC taught science 5 years at Chauncey Dover High School, then Jane Adams Jr High 15 years plus 2 more years in Detroit Public Schools. Courtney initiated Science Fairs in Michigan in 1955-56, Invention Fairs and innovative curriculum. He completed a Master's degree at University of Michigan (1959). He juggled work, parenting, published two poetry books, added a real estate business for 30 years, involved in Chamber of Commerce and politics and wrote hundreds of Letters to the Editor. Beloved by his wife of 61 years, Harve is survived by 8 children, 16 grandchildren and a great-grandchild, sister Isabel Courtney Hall; and brother Gilbert Courtney Jr. Memorials may be sent to Chauncey Christian Church, POBox 245, Chauncey, OH 45719. Memorial messages may be emailed to micourtneys@aol.com. Online obituary in Athens Messenger 11/13-14/09. Submitted on Dec 28 2009. Kendra Smith (2005) Kendra Smith (2005) recently accepted a position at Lawndale Christian Development Corporation located in Chicago, IL as Assistant Project Manager Real Estate Development. Kendra recently was employed at St. Clair Superior Development Corporation as Housing Services Coordinator. Submitted on Dec 23 2009. Angela Henry (1992) Angela Henry (1992) writes, "I'm happy to announce that Schooled In Lies, the 4th book in my award-winning Kendra Clayton mystery series has been released. GED instructor Kendra Clayton’s high school days were nothing to brag about. So she’s not too thrilled when on top of having to take a class to renew her teaching certificate or be fired, she gets roped into serving on her high school’s reunion committee. Spending time with her former classmates is even less fun than having a root canal. Then to make matters worse, Kendra and the other committee members start receiving strange messages and having freak accidents. When one of the accidents results in a death, Kendra is convinced it’s murder. Unfortunately, neither the reunion committee nor the police take her seriously. To try and prevent another death—and to keep from worrying about all the time her sweetie, Carl, has been spending with his scheming ex-wife—Kendra digs into the lives of her fellow committee members and uncovers enough secrets, lies, and betrayal to make her head spin. When a second murder occurs, Kendra realizes she needs to watch her back in her search for the truth before a killer turns her into another buried secret. Boulevard West Press Trade Paperback 354 pages ISBN: 978-0-615-33432-5 $14.95 For more info, please visit my website http://www.angelahenry.com" Submitted on Dec 21 2009. > Read all Class Notes
Scott Powell (2008) recently accepted a position at Ivy Tech Community College located in Terre Haute, IN. Submitted on Feb 3 2010. Nicole Vander Does (1998) Nicole Vander Does (HTC Theater 1998) recently joined the law firm of Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP in Cleveland, OH as an Associate. Spangenberg Shibley & Liber is a firm of trial lawyers that handles cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, malpractice, negligence, defective products, consumer class actions, business disputes and insurance disputes. Submitted on Jan 28 2010. > 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
Amber (Moore) Taylor (1995) and Keith Taylor are happy to announce their marriage on September 26, held at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA. They currently reside in Arlington, VA. OU alumni Megan Maloy, Paige Harrison, Craig Corfman and Melissa Stegun attended the wedding. Stacy Knight Corfman, Amber's freshman and senior year roommate, was in the bridal party. Submitted on Dec 5 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. > 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
Scott Powell (2005) received a Ph.D in Cultural Studies in Education from Ohio University in June 2008. Submitted on Feb 3 2010. Courtney Koestler (1999) 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. > Read more Educational News
Angela Henry (1992) writes, "I'm happy to announce that Schooled In Lies, the 4th book in my award-winning Kendra Clayton mystery series has been released. GED instructor Kendra Clayton’s high school days were nothing to brag about. So she’s not too thrilled when on top of having to take a class to renew her teaching certificate or be fired, she gets roped into serving on her high school’s reunion committee. Spending time with her former classmates is even less fun than having a root canal. Then to make matters worse, Kendra and the other committee members start receiving strange messages and having freak accidents. When one of the accidents results in a death, Kendra is convinced it’s murder. Unfortunately, neither the reunion committee nor the police take her seriously. To try and prevent another death—and to keep from worrying about all the time her sweetie, Carl, has been spending with his scheming ex-wife—Kendra digs into the lives of her fellow committee members and uncovers enough secrets, lies, and betrayal to make her head spin. When a second murder occurs, Kendra realizes she needs to watch her back in her search for the truth before a killer turns her into another buried secret. Boulevard West Press Trade Paperback 354 pages ISBN: 978-0-615-33432-5 $14.95 For more info, please visit my website http://www.angelahenry.com" Submitted on Dec 21 2009. David Keck (1971) 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. > Read more General
Zenovia Courtney (1946) reports that Charles Courtney (1950) died on November 11, 2009. Charles Harvey Courtney, 84, BS in 1950, died 11-11-09. Originally enrolled to take pre-med courses, Harvey switched to science education. His sister, also an OU student, introduced him to a talented OU music student, Zenovia Pukay and he told stories for years about "Courtney courting Zee on Court Street"... CHC taught science 5 years at Chauncey Dover High School, then Jane Adams Jr High 15 years plus 2 more years in Detroit Public Schools. Courtney initiated Science Fairs in Michigan in 1955-56, Invention Fairs and innovative curriculum. He completed a Master's degree at University of Michigan (1959). He juggled work, parenting, published two poetry books, added a real estate business for 30 years, involved in Chamber of Commerce and politics and wrote hundreds of Letters to the Editor. Beloved by his wife of 61 years, Harve is survived by 8 children, 16 grandchildren and a great-grandchild, sister Isabel Courtney Hall; and brother Gilbert Courtney Jr. Memorials may be sent to Chauncey Christian Church, POBox 245, Chauncey, OH 45719. Memorial messages may be emailed to micourtneys@aol.com. Online obituary in Athens Messenger 11/13-14/09. Submitted on Dec 28 2009. Ray Davis (1962) 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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