Class Notes

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Recent Class Notes
David Jablonski (1999)
David Jablonski (1999) and Barbara Perenic (2001) are happy to announce their marriage on June 20, in Springfield, OH. They currently reside in Springfield and work for the Springfield News-Sun.  Click here for photo
Submitted on Jul 1 2009.

Janet (Kiplinger) Ciccone (1973)
Janet (Kiplinger) Ciccone (1973) writes, "I am currently director of strategic communications and marketing at the College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University. Last year, I won several awards in the 2008 MARCOM competition run by the Association for Marketing and Communications Professionals. I received a platinum award and a gold award for feature writing in the annual college magazine, Inspire, a gold award for the college's undergraduate recruitment booklet, and a gold award as co-editor of the magazine."  
Submitted on Jun 20 2009.

Alison (Bibb) Bibb-Carson (1999)
Alison (Bibb) Bibb-Carson (1999) and Ron Carson are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Rory Marguerite Clarice Carson. She was born on March 31, .  
Submitted on Jun 18 2009.

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.

Karla (Mullenax) Wludyga (1999)
Karla (Mullenax) Wludyga (1999) recently won a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters award for hosting the statewide PBS documentary "Is My TV Going Away?" about the digital transition. She also won the 2009 Media Award from the Erie (PA) chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and was named to the Regional Advisory Board for EconomicsPA. "  Click here for photo
Submitted on Jun 5 2009.

Chris Bugala (1991)
Chris Bugala (1991) and Kelly Taylor Bugala are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Luke Reynolds. He was born on November 10, 2008 and weighed 7 lb., 1 oz..  Click here for photo
Submitted on Jun 4 2009.

Robert Walter (1990)
Robert Walter (1990) recently accepted a position at American University - Washington Semester Program located in Washington, DC as Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruiting.  
Submitted on May 26 2009.

Sheila (Rowan) McHale (1968)
Sheila McHale (1968) is proud to announce the birth of her grand-daughter, Hailey Rowan Seifert. She was born on January 19, 2009, in Cleveland, Ohio. Hailey's parents Scott (1992) and Amanda Jacubec (2003) Seifert are doing well. Hailey received a warm welcome from fellow Bobcat grandparents Tom (1974) and Adrian Miller (1971) Jacubec, Larry (2000) McHale, and Steven (1968) Seifert.  Click here for photo
Submitted on May 22 2009.

Terra Carmichael (1996)
Terra (Malcom) Carmichael (1995) writes, "I started an online store 3 years ago focusing on hip and high quality goodies for babies, kids and parents. While I continue my career in public relations working with start up companies in Silicon Valley, I'm continuing to grow FlyingPeas.com - and actually got covered in Forbes recently!" To see the article, go to: http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/20/marketing-challenge-flyingpeas-cmo-network-flyingpeas.html.  Click here for photo
Submitted on May 21 2009.

Terra Carmichael (1996)
Terra (Malcom) Carmichael (1995) and Chris Carmichael are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Campbell "Bell" Joy. She was born on February 13, 2009 in San Francisco, CA, and weighed 8 lb., 0 oz.. Bell is a sister to two amazing rascal twin boys, Quinn & Cooper (4 years old) and is set up for an amazing life.  Click here for photo
Submitted on May 21 2009.

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Career News
Janet (Kiplinger) Ciccone (1973)
Janet (Kiplinger) Ciccone (1973) writes, "I am currently director of strategic communications and marketing at the College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University. Last year, I won several awards in the 2008 MARCOM competition run by the Association for Marketing and Communications Professionals. I received a platinum award and a gold award for feature writing in the annual college magazine, Inspire, a gold award for the college's undergraduate recruitment booklet, and a gold award as co-editor of the magazine."  
Submitted on Jun 20 2009.

Karla (Mullenax) Wludyga (1999)
Karla (Mullenax) Wludyga (1999) recently won a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters award for hosting the statewide PBS documentary "Is My TV Going Away?" about the digital transition. She also won the 2009 Media Award from the Erie (PA) chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and was named to the Regional Advisory Board for EconomicsPA. "  Click here for photo
Submitted on Jun 5 2009.

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Births & Adoptions
Alison (Bibb) Bibb-Carson (1999)
Alison (Bibb) Bibb-Carson (1999) and Ron Carson are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Rory Marguerite Clarice Carson. She was born on March 31, .  
Submitted on Jun 18 2009.

Chris Bugala (1991)
Chris Bugala (1991) and Kelly Taylor Bugala are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Luke Reynolds. He was born on November 10, 2008 and weighed 7 lb., 1 oz..  Click here for photo
Submitted on Jun 4 2009.

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Marriages & Commitments
David Jablonski (1999)
David Jablonski (1999) and Barbara Perenic (2001) are happy to announce their marriage on June 20, in Springfield, OH. They currently reside in Springfield and work for the Springfield News-Sun.  Click here for photo
Submitted on Jul 1 2009.

Christienne (Kuczak) Vigfusson (1999)
Christy Kuczak (1999) and Rob Vigfusson are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on May 9, 2009 in Washington, DC.  
Submitted on Apr 14 2009.

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Catching Up
Wendy Luce (1990)
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.

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Educational News
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.

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.

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General
Joan Johnson (1981)
Joan (Considine) Johnson (1981) writes, "I've written for animated shows (Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys, Timon & Pumbaa and most recently Olivia) and live-action (Doc, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye).
Our show "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye" will premiere on Animal Planet on Monday, April 6, at 8pm EST/PST (2 hour premiere) and then air Mondays at 9pm EST/PST.
The show was inspired by a real woman who was deaf and, because she could read lips so well, the FBI put her in surveillance. She also had one of the first 'hearing' dogs (service dog for the deaf) - hence the tie-in to Animal Planet. Hope you'll all tune in!"  
Submitted on Mar 16 2009.

Brent Broderick (1991)
Brent Broderick (1991) writes, "Anyone remember me and Sandy from the Crawford/McKinnen crew of the late 80's or the Parties in Paradise at the farm on Elliotsville? I finally reached one of my dream goals and have qualified to fish the ESPN Bassmaster Elite Series as a professional angler (that's the top 100 in the world)! Watch for me on Saturday mornings on ESPN2. You can also check me out at my website www.brodyofthelake.com
"  Click here for photo
Submitted on Feb 13 2009.

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In Memoriam
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.

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