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President's Letter |
1950s Robert Slominski (P'54), St. Charles, Mich., and his wife, Mary, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May of 2005 1960s Charles Hehl (T'60), Monroe, Mich., retired on Oct. 28, 2005, after 33 years with La-Z-Boy, Inc. of Monroe, most recently serving as corporate plant engineer. Timothy Bazzett (AS'67), Reed City, Mich., has authored two books, Reed City Boy and Soldier Boy: At Play in the ASA. Jerry Glidewell (B'67), Rochester Hills, Mich., recently retired from Clawson Public Schools after 36 years of teaching business education for 22 years and science for 14 years. Thomas Taylor (T'67), Nashville, Mich., wed Julia Farrer of Kalamazoo. William Brinker (K'68), Saginaw, Mich., recently participated in the Saginaw Winter Arts Fest showcasing more than 20 pieces of his artwork. Linda Meeuwenberg (AH'68, EHS'78), Stanwood, Mich., was recently selected as an opinion leader Gillette - Oral B division. Meeuwenberg is a professor of dental hygiene at Ferris and her selection is a prestigious recognition of her accomplishments by the dental industry. Sixty individuals from around the world were invited to participate in a symposium in Las Vegas. 1970s James DeWildt (K'71), Traverse City, Mich., recently illustrated Anne Margaret Lewis' children's book entitled Hidden Pumpkins. This is the second book by Lewis that DeWildt has illustrated. Hidden Cherries was released in 2004 and was chosen as the official children's book of the National Cherry Festival. Donna (Peplinski) Schleicher (formerly Driskell) (EHS'73), Ypsilanti, Mich., retired from North Branch Area Schools in 2004 after 31 years of teaching mathematics. Also in 2004 she married Lee Schleicher of Ypsilanti. James Duthie (EHS'76), Mason, Mich., was recently honored as the City of Mason's 2005 Employee of the Year. Daniel Cook (T'73,'78), Flint, Mich., has been appointed senior pressmen at Kettering University in Flint. Linda Hayes (AHS'79), Quinnesec, Mich., recently accepted a position as branch manager for Marquette General Home Health and Hospice in Kingsford. Mario Russo (B'79), Atlanta, Ga., was recently promoted to national accounts director of sales for the Dixie Foodservice business at Georgia Pacific. Douglas Wenger (B'79), Richfield, Ohio, was named CIO of the Year by the Northeast Ohio Software Association at its annual CIO Symposium in November 2005. Wenger is chief information officer for Omnova Solutions in Fairlawn, Ohio. 1980s Frederick Driscoll (B'80), Lafayette, La., was recently named assistant vice president, senior risk manager at The Hartford Insurance Company in Hartford, Conn. John Persky (B'82), La Grange, Ky., has accepted a position with Genlyte-Thomas Lighting in the national accounts division in Louisville. Robert Tosch (T'82), Rogers City, Mich., and his wife, April, announce the birth of their daughter, Mallary Olivia. John Andersen (B'83), Southfield, Mich., was recently elected president of the Michigan Promotional Products Association. MIPPA is a professional organization of suppliers and distributors in the promotional products industry. Anderson is the sales manager at Admore, a leading manufacturer of presentation folders, in Macomb. He has been with the company for 17 years. Deborah Burch (EHS'83, '93), Stevensville, Mich., was recently honored by the American Dental Assistant Association with the 2005 John O. Butler Pride Award. Michael Johnson (O'83), Dayton, Ohio, is a colonel in the United States Air Force and was recently awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement for his service as commander of the 506th Expeditionary Medical Squadron in Kirkuk, Iraq. Laura (Ceterski) Patterson (AHS'86), Mason, Mich., and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of their son, Timothy Michael, in June 2005. Jeffrey McCauley (AS'87), Grand Haven, Mich., was recently promoted to the position of director of IT and Telecommunications for JSJ Corporation and its subsidiary, GHSP. LTC David Morris (AS'87), Bellevue, Mich., received the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terror Service Medal for actions as an A-10 pilot in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. LTC Timothy Ringquist (T'87), Holland, Mich., has received the Meritorious Service Medal, four Air Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terror Service Medal for actions as an A-10 pilot in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sheila (VanHoose) (B'88) and Kevin Miller (T'86), Gowen, Mich., announce the birth of their son, Fisher Lee, in November 2005. Matthew Flanders (T'89), Ceresco, Mich., has been promoted to housing rehabilitation coordinator for the City of Battle Creek. 1990s Scott Cory (T'91), Howell, Mich., wed Danielle Waligora of Fenton. Gregory Dotson (O'91), Battle Creek, Mich., was recently re-elected a trustee on the Michigan Optometric Association's board of directors. Paul Kuiper (B'91), East Providence, R.I., recently accepted a position with Met Life of Boston. Jeff Buchmann (EHS'92), Clarkston, Mich., a detective with the Pontiac Police Department, was named Officer of the Year for 2004. He and his wife, Katie (Barnow) (AHS'93), were married in 1994 and have two sons, Jacob and Joshua. Judith Filthaut (AHS'92), Shelby Township, Mich., has been named director of cardiovascular services at Mount Clemens General Hospital. Lorri (Carroll) Merrell (AHS'92), Escanaba, Mich., and her husband, Gene, announce the birth of their first child, daughter Anna Noelle. Charles Basch, II (B'93), Sterling Heights, Mich., wed Amber Boulos of Clinton Township. Heather Lange (B'93), Muskegon, Mich., wed Peter Harrison, also of Muskegon. They reside in Chicago, Ill. Michael (T'94) and Robyn (Flowers) Dragoo (O'97) announce the birth of their son, Brian Jacob, on Oct. 13, 2005. John Lubeski (T'96), Bad Axe, Mich., married Stacy Enderle of Owendale. Tammy Thomsen (B'96), Grand Rapids, Mich., married James Glessner, also of Grand Rapids. Barbara Horn (O'98), Washington, Mich., has been elected secretary-treasurer for the Michigan Optometric Association. Horn also was honored with the Young Optometrist of the Year award and the Keyperson award for significant contributions to the association and profession of optometry. In addition to her service at the state level, she is chair of the Information and Member Services Group Executive Committee of the American Optometric Association. Brian Michelsen (T'98), St. Clair, Mich, wed Kimberly Johnson of Romeo. Deborah (McGoran) Osborne (O'98), Montague, Mich., and her husband, David, announce the birth of their daughter, Kendall Renae, in July 2005. Kendall was welcomed home by her sister Braquelle Rose. Michael Robb (B'98), Maple Shade, N.J., graduated from the Widener University School of Law in May 2005. He has been admitted to both the New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations. He also holds an MBA from Rutgers University. Keith Roeser (T'98), Coldwater, Mich., wed Stephannie DeMint of Cheboygan. Michael Skirha (B'98), Torrance, Calif., and his wife, Meghan, recently relocated to Nagoya, Japan, for a new work assignment with Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Kristie (Hartman) Brown (AHS'99), Edwardsburg, Mich., and her husband Jeffrey Brown (B'99) announce the birth of their daughter, Mackenzie, in May 2005. Julie Schumacher (AHS'99), Sturgis, Mich., wed James Pawlowski (T'96) of Grand Blanc. They reside in South Lyon. 2000s Jonathan Duckworth (EHS'00), Chase, Mich., wed Meredith Burrington of Sparta. Martha Dudus (EHS'00), Battle Creek, Mich., wed Jay Baril, also of Battle Creek. Nicole Hamberg (B'00), Grand Rapids, Mich., wed Daniel Collins of Ironwood Twp. Robert LaLonde (T'00), Black River, Mich., wed Melissa Scott of Saginaw. Scott Seifferlein (B'00), Port Saint Lucie, Fla., recently contributed to a book written by Donald Trump entitled Trump: The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received. Jennifer Burkey (AHS'01), Petersburg, Mich., wed Chad Alberts (B'01) of Gaylord. Laura Hope (EHS'01), Swartz Creek, Mich., wed Steve Bjorkman of Macomb Twp. Laura is a teacher for Dysart School District in Surprise, Ariz. They reside in Peoria, Ariz. Randall Jeffery (T'01), Stevensville, Mich., wed Kara Eisenbrandt, also of Stevensville. Derek Prins (T'01), Holland, Mich., wed Nicole Fagerstrom of Zeeland. Tiffany Buffin (T'02), Big Rapids, Mich., wed Michael Monahan, also of Big Rapids. Robert Collins (B'02), Kitchener, Ont., Canada, was recently called up to play for the New York Islanders from their farm team in Bridgeport, Conn. Collins scored his first NHL goal in the Dec. 19, 2005 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto. David DeVaun (T'02) and Liza (Hall) DeVaun (AS'02), Airville, Penn., were married in June of 2002. They welcomed Ashlin Grace DeVaun, their first child, into the world on June 3, 2005. Jennifer Millward (EHS'02), Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, wed Timothy Snyder of Kingsley, Mich. They reside in Lakeland. Zebulon Morrison (T'02), Coleman, Mich. wed Catherine Gilbert, also of Coleman. Heather Patterson (EHS'02), Stanwood, Mich., wed Jason Moore (B'96) of Fruitport. Tony Pruitt (B'02), Manitou Beach, Mich., wed Allison Shepherd, also of Manitou Beach. Douglas Reed (T'02), Eastpointe, Mich., wed Angela Rogers of Port Huron. Melissa Theriault (AS'02), Petoskey, Mich., wed Clint Stahl of Dafter. They reside in Walloon Lake. Tina Vieu (EHS'02), Indian River, Mich., wed Michael Stead, also of Indian River. Stacy Andreau (T'03), Lake Odessa, Mich., wed Robert Bryson (T'03) of Algonac. They reside in Lake Geneva, Wis. Kaci Baars (T'03), Ludington, Mich., wed Brian Kegler of Independence, Iowa. Peter Baumann (T'03), Holland, Mich., wed Stacey Pluister of Zeeland. Jordan Brooks (T'03), Owosso, Mich., wed Cindy Reichert of Corunna. Mikel Currier (T'03), Burr Oak, Mich., wed Erica Shaw, also of Burr Oak. Mandy Dexter (AHS'03), Owosso, Mich., wed Brent Pirochta (EHS'03), also of Owosso. Ryan Fokens (T'03), Mt. Pleasant, Mich., wed Aliya Yultievia of Ufa City, Bashkortostan, Russian Federation. Jesse Haines (T'03), Attica, Ind., (formerly of Traverse City, Mich.), along with Brian Howard of Badlands, Ind., recently won the Super Modified Class at the 2005 W.E. Rock National Championships, a competition sport involving off-road, four-wheel drive vehicles. Brandy Harmsen (T'03), Grand Rapids, Mich., wed Adam Enders of Bucyrus, Ohio. Brandy is employed by Atlantic Automotive Components in Benton Harbor. Christopher Kunitz (B'03), Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, plays in the National Hockey League as a member of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. He recently scored twice in regulation and had the only goal in a shootout to give the Ducks a victory over the St. Louis Blues on Dec. 31, 2005. Matt Leyder (T'03), Big Rapids, Mich., wed Nicole Humphrey (AS'00) of Mecosta. Julie Pitsch (B'03), Grand Ledge, Mich., wed Michael Morgan of Whitehall. Hilary Poppens (B'03), Oconomowoc, Wis., wed Bradley Newell (B'03) of Decatur, Mich. They reside in Dowagiac. Meegan Ratering (AH'03), Three Rivers, Mich., wed Joel VanWoerkom of Muskegon. Kurt Zettel II (B'03), Midland, Mich., wed Gerilynn Pearce (B'03) of Chelsea. They reside in Nashville, Tenn. Kristina Bull (B'04), Traverse City, Mich., married Jesse Baker of Interlochen. Mircea-Ioan Cotosman (B'04, AS'04), Timisoara, Romania, is the corporate affairs director for Smithfield Romania. Jennifer Dziabo (B'04), Cresson, Penn., wed Matthew Adamski (B'05) of Temperance, Mich. Jacob Fairbanks (EHS'04), Rogers City, Mich., wed Jessica Glenn of Hawks. Jessica Gaylor (AHS'04), Kalamazoo, Mich., wed Nicholas Dykhuis II of Holland. Valerie McManus (AH'04), Midland, Mich., wed Eric Roehrs of Beaverton. Shawn Schlicker (T'04), Freeland, Mich., wed Holly Fether of Wyoming. Maryann Swanson (AHS'04), Big Rapids, Mich, wed Stephen Williams (P'04) of Howard City. Alan Talaski (AHS'04), Alpena, Mich., wed Jamie Hoppe (AHS'05), also of Alpena. Alex VanRijn (T'04), Sterling Heights, Mich., wed Toni O'Neill, also of Sterling Heights. Brian Weiderman (T'04), Holland, Mich., wed Sara Lewis, also of Holland. Matt Yeoman (B'04), Big Rapids, Mich., assistant photographer at Ferris State University, was awarded first place in the University Photographers Association of America News/Science division for his photo "911." Scott Coyle (EHS'05), Tawas City, Mich., wed Melinda Kilbourn of Lincoln. Sarah Johnson (B'05), Whitehall, Mich., wed Adam Sylvester, also of Whitehall. Scotty Mussman (EHS'05), Muskegon, Mich., wed Sara Rinard, also of Muskegon. Alissa Rogers (O'05), Twin Lake, Mich., wed Jason Proctor (EHS'01) of Saline. Steven Starr (B'05), Owosso, Mich., wed Margaret Savage, also of Owosso. Rosemary Vonk (K'05), Wyoming, Mich., wed Mark Petrowski (T'05) of Muskegon. Stephanie Watjer (K'05), Holland, Mich., wed Mitchell Smith of Zeeland. |
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