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1990

Class Reporter:
Angela Johnson Kulmann
17 Greenview Terrace
Middletown, CT 06457
angiejanek@sbcglobal.net

1991 

Class Reporter:
Scott Grant
1071 Kingscote Drive
Harleysville, PA 19438
215-513-0494

Bob Danielson '91 received a master's degree in humanities from Saint Mary's College, Calif. He lives in San Ramon, Calif., with his wife and four children — three of whom are in college. He is a vice president of sales for a small software company based in San Francisco.

Sarah Galbraith '91 was appointed as the new conference director for Abilities Expo. She is a partner at Jensar Associates, a women-owned and -operated conference management and communications firm for nonprofits, governments and small businesses.

Chris Helt '91 was named relationship manager at Bank of Hanover in Harrisburg, Pa.

Born to Michael and Debra Daniels '91 Lerew, a son, Wayde Samuel, Dec. 21, 2006. He joins big brother Wesley. They live in Dillsburg, Pa.

Born to Thomas and Tammy Stamm '91 Long, a son, Trenton Nathaniel, March 30. He joins big sister Taylor and big brother Thomas. They live in Dillsburg, Pa.

Born to Chris and Megan McCutcheon '91 Quigley, a daughter, Ashlyn Elizabeth, Sept. 5, 2006. She joins big brother Declan. They live in Cranford, N.J.

1992

Class Reporter:
Julie Heckman Mullin
117 Meadowland Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-831-1231
julnmatt@comcast.net

Born to Bart and Jennifer Mezysnki '92 Nagel, a daughter, Jana Danae, May 24.

NYC alums

Becky Bramer '92 Deitrick met with several New York City alums in August. Pictured are, left to right: Jason Eck '05, Ben Plum '05, Ann Stankiewicz '06, Katie Koch '02, Sandy Rocks '75, Susan Mays '04 and Becky.

   

Born to John '92 and Angi Shumate '92 Van Eck, a daughter, Katharine Rose, March 16, 2006. She joins her big sister Robin and big brother Peter. Jon is working for the government and Angi owns and operates the Sol Baker bakery. They live in Lovettsville, Va.

Katharine Rose Van Eck
   
Charles Taylor Wingfield

Born to Charlene and Andy Wingfield '92, a son, Charles Taylor, Jan. 20. He joins twin brothers Matthew and A.J., age 6. Andy is the parks and recreation director in Wyckoff , N.J. They live in Franklin Lakes, N.J.

1993 Reunion Flag

15th Reunion
at Homecoming
October 4, 2008

Class Reporter:
RuthE Spitzig Potter
SU_Alum93@comcast.net

Born to Tracey and Jim Goehrig '93, a daughter, Alexandra Reese, Nov. 19, 2006. Alex joins big sisters Zoe and Shiya. Jim is the director of information technology for the law firm of Bingham McCutchen, LLP. They live in Haymarket, Va.

Born to James and Karen Norwood '93 Kennedy, a son, Ethan James, Oct. 3, 2006. They live in Richmond, Va.

Born to Barbara and Rich Noble '93, a son, Evan Charles, March 15. They live in San Diego, Calif.

Born to Lori and Chuck Reece '93, a son, Logan Sterling, Aug. 17. They live in Bristol, Pa.

Chris Sweeney '93 is a partner in the Boulder, Colo., real estate company Pedal to Properties, which provides traditional real estate services with the option of property and neighborhood viewing on cruiser bikes.

Como-Bengzon wedding

Corrine Como '93 married George Bengzon, Oct. 14, 2006, at St. Lawrence Church in Chester, N.J. Debra Meola '93 was maid of honor and Corinne Wozniak '93 Pickett was a bridesmaid. Corrine is an optometrist at Optometric Associates in Bridgewater, N.J. They live in Chester.

1994

Class Reporter:
Andrea Hughey Orso
364 Lincoln Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
aorso@comcast.net

Michelle Eng '95 married Michael Bendik '94, July 7, on Long Island, N.Y. Michelle is the director of development for the greater Pittsburgh region, and Michael is a real estate developer and investor. They live with their daughter, Malena, in Pennsylvania and in the North Fork region of Long Island.

Born to Janet and Bill Butcher '94, a son, Benjamin David, Sept. 17. He joins big brother Ryan and big sisters Katelyn and Madelyn. They live in Selinsgrove, Pa.

Stephen Ely '94 opened Orthodontics of the Lehigh Valley in April. Previously, he was a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at Harvard University, helping to train residents. He and his wife, Jessica Zeller '97, live in Bethlehem, Pa.

Born to James '94 and Carla Answini '94 Snook, a daughter, Gemma Elizabeth, July 15, 2006. They live in Bethlehem, Pa.

Todd Weitzel '94 wrote a book titled "The Hall of Worlds: Book One — The Beginning of the End." It is about a 10-year-old boy named Xachary Biddle who finds himself lost in a place called the Hall of Worlds. More information is at www.myspace.com/whereisxach.

1995

Class Reporter:
Korie Traver
PO Box 15
Springville, PA 18844-0015
korie@stny.rr.com

Kimberley Burke '95 Asmussen was named the Sunrise Elementary School 2008 Teacher of the Year She and her husband, Keith, and their two children live in Deltona, Fla.

Born to Laleh and Seth Baublitz '95, a son, Breven Douglas, March 12. He joins big sister Ariana Sage, age 4. Seth is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic sports medicine in Lancaster, Pa.

Michelle Eng '95 — see 1994.

Joanna Siegel '95 Gover is the owner of Buka, a boutique in Shavertown, Pa. She sells exclusive lines of clothing, along with accessories and jewelry.

Born to Douglas and Michelle Lefevre '95 Shuff, a daughter, Katelyn, May 12. She joins big brother Ryan. They live in Lebanon, Pa.

1996

Class Reporter:
Margaret Pierce Frantz
214 Morrison Avenue
Hightstown, NJ 08520
609-443-4441
2njbirders@comcast.net

Kenneth Peffer '96 is a marketing account executive with Metavante in Wayne, Pa.

Born to Tony and Colleen O'Donnell '96 Rodrigues, a son, Nathan Landry, April 14. They live in Medway, Mass.

Heather Sheldon '96 relocated to Colorado and is working for a fine art shipping and logistics company in Denver.

Born to Chris '96 and Erin Clouser '02 Wolfe, a son, Brady Christopher, Sept. 1. They live in Milton, Pa.

1997

Class Reporter:
Lisa Barella
5106 Steepleshire Place
Greensboro, NC 27401
lisabarella@hotmail.com

Heather Beaver '97 Brill is a school psychologist in the West Shore School District, New Cumberland, Pa.

Born to Michael and Doreen Walsh '97 Coyle, a daughter, Madeline, July 26. They live in Scotch Plains, N.J.

Katie Ziegler '97 Curtis is a veterinary technician at Veterinary Surgical Referral Practice in Manassas, Va. She and her husband, Shannon, live in Manassas Park, Va. They were married July 4, 2005, in the Meadowlark Botanical Garden in Vienna, Va. Denise Oakes '98 was in the wedding.

Born to Eric and Stacey Cramer '97 Eckenrode, a son, Jack, May 5. He joins big sister Meghan. They live in East Petersburg, Pa.

Born to Chris '97 and Trisha Krusman '00 Hanson, a son, Brodie Finn. They live in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Born to Dave and Dulcie Bishop '97 Mishkin, a daughter, Madeleine Rose, Aug. 24. She joins big brother Eli. They live in Brandon, Fla.

Born to Gregory and Francine Cesari '97 Schertzer, a daughter, Lucia Marie, May 23. They live in Hummelstown, Pa.

Kerry Weeks '97 married Nick Rohr, Nov. 11, 2006, at the Bridgewater Manor in Bridgewater, N.J. Kerry is a certificate administrator at True & Associates. They live in Cranford, N.J.

Morrison-Kovacs wedding

Todd Kovacs '97 married Amanda Morrison, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Pennington, N.J., June 9. The couple honeymooned in Cabo, Mexico Pictured are, left to right, back row: Dave Llewellyn '97, Steve Porter '97 and Brian Schroeher '97; front row: Tom Fraim '97, Brian Bonder '97, Rick Teufel '97, Marc Skarecki '97, Amanda and Todd, Stephanie Vermillion '97, Ann Casano '97, Karen Krajacic '97 and Alistair Hodgson '97.

1998  Reunion Flag

10th Reunion
at Homecoming
October 4, 2008

Heather Newberger Dray
411 Pennsylvania Avenue
McDonald, OH 44437

Candice Brown '98 earned a master of public administration from the University of New Hampshire in 2006.

Andrew Spears '98 is an attorney at Stock and Leader in York, Pa.

Born to Jeremy '98 and Cathy Yurasits '98 Wells, a daughter, Emma, Feb. 24. They live in Allentown, Pa.

Thomas Williams III '98 married Adrienne Camp, July 8, 2006, at Shavertown United Methodist Church. Thomas is employed as the director of marketing and business development for Calex Logistics in Pittston, Pa. They live at Lake Nuangola, Pa.

Gilbert-Clouser wedding

Kristin Gilbert '01 married Ryan Clouser '98, Nov. 4, 2006, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Troy , N.Y. Kristin is an associate at the law firm of Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino in Manchester, N.H. Ryan is a physician completing a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine in Lebanon , N.H. , at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center . Pictured are, left to right, back row: Jennifer Chizik '01 Carvajal, Erin Riedel '01 Lashinger, Scott Sagar '98, Emily Eggler '98, Brett Marcy '98, Bob Wimer '98, Erin Herbert '03, Matt Gibbons '98, Matt Wargo '98, Chris Wolfe '96, Jill Hengey '98 Staats, Lauren Brown '01 and Rachel Horovitz '01; front row: Lois Carvajal '00, Karen Summerhill '01 O'Donnel, Amy Fortier '98, Margaret Matovic '98 Gilbert, Matt Gilbert '98, Matron of Honor Lauren Barbarito '01 Churchill, Matron of Honor Kelly Franklin '01 Nowak, Kristin and Ryan, Erin Clouser '02 Wolfe and Caitlin Clouser '10.
 
McNeice-Piesieski wedding

Erin McNeice '98 married John Piesieski, Oct. 13, 2006, at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wilmerding , Pa. Erin is a business analyst at Broadview Networks/ATX Communications. Heidi Richards '98 Peat, Emily Burns '98 Hoffman and Laura Costello '98 were in the wedding party. Pictured are, left to right, back row: Julie Morrison '98, Melissa Hahn '98, Heidi, Jennifer Elkins '98 Strauss, Emily and Laura; front row: Dee Yankoskie '98 Williams, John and Erin and Sara Muhvich '98 Combs.

1999

Class Reporter:
Brandon Beaver
Apt. A-103
2920 Hannah Avenue
East Norristown, PA 19401
beaverb@mac.com

Jennifer Bourque '99 is an associate producer for C7 Productions, a corporate and broadcast production company based on Long Island. She is engaged to be married and planning a fall 2008 wedding.

Born to Karl and Amy Skaudis '99 Christeleit, a son, Derek Anthony, Feb. 20. He joins big brother Dominick, age 2. Amy is a nurse case manager at Harrisburg Hospital. They live in Harrisburg, Pa.

Kara DiCamillo '99 is partner and public relations director at 6 Square Design & Communications. Her focus is on clients in the green and sustainable industries. In addition, she is a senior writer for TreeHugger.com, the largest environmental magazine on the Web. She lives in Newport, R.I.

Heidi Glatfelter '99 received her master of science in communications management from Towson University in January. She is the communications director for the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health.

Born to Ty and Linda Herring '99 Marr, a son, Harrison Daniel, Dec. 22, 2006. They live in Emmitsburg, Md.

Born to Matthew '00 and Kimberly Ogbin '99 Miller, a son, Liam Daniel, March 10. They live in Westampton, N.J.

Kaycee Palko '99 and Lynn Burke '03 cochaired the October 2007 Pennsylvania College Personnel Association (PCPA) Conference held in Pittsburgh, Pa., PCPA is an organization for student affairs professionals that provides professional development opportunities. Kaycee is a student activities coordinator and housefellow for Webster Apartments at Carnegie Mellon University, and Lynn is an area coordinator for residence life at Gettysburg College.

 

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