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During this year's Boardwalk Art Show, VBTV's Access Virginia Beach interviewed featured artist Will Corr (1994). The program was filmed on the front lawn of the Old Coast Guard Station and featured an interview with Kathryn Fisher (1993), Director of Programs, Education, & Volunteers as well. The program is featured online - see information below. Show V20 #48 AV377009 06/19/09 This edition of “Access Virginia Beach” and three others are available online at www.vbgov.com/estream. Click on the most recent version of “Access Virginia Beach” in “Access Virginia Beach Archives.” Once the show comes up, you can jump right to the story of your choice by clicking “View Specific Segments for this video.” Shows will be online for the 4 weeks following their start date. Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Candice Whitney (2006) Coast Guard Seaman Candice N. Whitney (2006) recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J. During the eight-week training program, Whitney completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship. A major emphasis is also placed on physical fitness, health and wellness. Whitney and other recruits also received instruction on the Coast Guard's core values -- honor, respect and devotion to duty -- and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct. Whitney will join 36, 000 other men and women who comprise Coast Guard's force. Men and women train together from the first day in the Coast Guard just as they do aboard ships and shore units throughout the world. To reinforce the team concept, Whitney, and other recruits were trained in preventing sexual harassment, drug and alcohol awareness, civil rights training, and the basics of the work-life balance, as well as total quality management. Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Jacob Plett (2001) Jacob Plett 01' has accepted a Support Coordinator Position at Partnerships for Community Supports located in Philadelphia, PA. Submitted on Jun 17 2009. Susan Fussell (1996) Susan Fussell (1996) and Don Whiteside are happy to announce their marriage on May 2, in Ocean City, MD. They currently reside in Arlington, VA. Susan is the Vice President of Communications for the National Confectioners Association, the national trade group representing chocolate and candy manufacturers in the United States. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Stephanie Hoyna (1999) Stephanie Hoyna (1999) was recently promoted to Client Relations Manager from Regional Project Manager at Harris Connect located in Chesapeake, VA, USA. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Bladen Finch (2003) Bladen Finch (2003) has received membership in the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries (ASLCS). Bladen is employed with the Senate of Virginia at the State Captiol in Richmond. He is also an active member of the Historic Lawrenceville Revitalization Association, a 501 (c) organization in Southside Virginia geared towards boosting tourism, attracting specialized businesses, and educating the public on the importance of patronizing local merchants. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Douglas Kaufman (1995) Douglas Kaufman (1995) recently accepted a position at Ipreo located in New York City as Equity Research Analyst. Ipreo is a global provider of high quality data, expert insight, and productivity solutions to Investment Banking and Corporate clients. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Kristin (Taylor) Reifsnider (2003) Kristin (Taylor) Reifsnider (2003) and Jonathan Reifsnider are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Hailey Rose. She was born on June 2, 2009 in Norfolk, VA, and weighed 7 lb., 9 oz.. She was born 22 inches long. She joins Big Brother Austin, 2 years old.  Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Frank Bottone (1993) Frank Bottone (1993) recently published his book, The Diet Denominator: Fill Your Tank for less. A Practical guide to choosing low energy density foods. The Diet Denominator is distributed internationally by Atlas Books and is available at Amazon.com and other leading book retailers. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Joshua Brown (2004) The Tipping Point, a band featuring three Virginia Wesleyan alumni (Dan Pellegrino '05, Andy Craft '07 and Josh Brown '04), will be performing at The NorVA on Friday, June 12th at 6 p.m. Funds for the concert will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Submitted on Jun 9 2009. > Read all Class Notes
During this year's Boardwalk Art Show, VBTV's Access Virginia Beach interviewed featured artist Will Corr (1994). The program was filmed on the front lawn of the Old Coast Guard Station and featured an interview with Kathryn Fisher (1993), Director of Programs, Education, & Volunteers as well. The program is featured online - see information below. Show V20 #48 AV377009 06/19/09 This edition of “Access Virginia Beach” and three others are available online at www.vbgov.com/estream. Click on the most recent version of “Access Virginia Beach” in “Access Virginia Beach Archives.” Once the show comes up, you can jump right to the story of your choice by clicking “View Specific Segments for this video.” Shows will be online for the 4 weeks following their start date. Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Candice Whitney (2006) Coast Guard Seaman Candice N. Whitney (2006) recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J. During the eight-week training program, Whitney completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship. A major emphasis is also placed on physical fitness, health and wellness. Whitney and other recruits also received instruction on the Coast Guard's core values -- honor, respect and devotion to duty -- and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct. Whitney will join 36, 000 other men and women who comprise Coast Guard's force. Men and women train together from the first day in the Coast Guard just as they do aboard ships and shore units throughout the world. To reinforce the team concept, Whitney, and other recruits were trained in preventing sexual harassment, drug and alcohol awareness, civil rights training, and the basics of the work-life balance, as well as total quality management. Submitted on Jul 1 2009. > Read more Career News
Kristin (Taylor) Reifsnider (2003) and Jonathan Reifsnider are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Hailey Rose. She was born on June 2, 2009 in Norfolk, VA, and weighed 7 lb., 9 oz.. She was born 22 inches long. She joins Big Brother Austin, 2 years old. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Kenneth Barber (1998) Kenneth Barber (1998) and Patricia Barber are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Olivia Grace Rosas. She was born on February 22, 2009 in Williamsburg, Virginia,. Submitted on Jun 3 2009. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Susan Fussell (1996) and Don Whiteside are happy to announce their marriage on May 2, in Ocean City, MD. They currently reside in Arlington, VA. Susan is the Vice President of Communications for the National Confectioners Association, the national trade group representing chocolate and candy manufacturers in the United States. Submitted on Jun 10 2009. Victoria Brynildsen (2008) Victoria Brynildsen (2008) and Robert Weber are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on June 4, in Chesapeake, VA. Submitted on Apr 28 2009. > Read more Marriages & Engagements
Leslie Clements (2007) writes, "Since becoming a graduate student working on my MFA in Creative Writing at ODU, I have recently become a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society." Submitted on Jan 5 2009. Kerrie (Penny) Vytlacil (2004) Kerrie (Penny) Vytlacil (2004) will be graduating from Capella University with a Masters in Education, with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning, March 2003 and entering Capella University's PhD in Education program, to specialize in K12 Studies with a focus on Virtual Classroom instruction, January 2009. Submitted on Dec 16 2008. > Read more Educational News
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