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SPRING 2019 CLASS NOTES Another great night for ATO brothers and wives @ Saints Pub and Patio in Beaverdale. Front Row – Cheri Dale, John Dale ’70, Debbie Kem ’75, Kitty Olsen, Jan Collins ’70, Becky Cassat ’74, Julie Renftle, Paula Chew, and Monica Hanson. Back Row – Mary Mackenzie ’71, Bob “Mac” Mackenzie ’70, Bob Kem ’75, Jim Mikulanec ’70, Terry Olsen ’71, Rich Collins ’69, Jeff Cassat ’73, Steve Renftle ’71 and Bill Hanson ’73. Rev. David Kendall-Sperry ’77 was unanimously elected Rector at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Delaware, Ohio, and began his work there on Nov. 1, 2018. He previously had been serving as Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon, Ohio, since 2012. The Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal appointed him to the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Southern Ohio in December. He also serves as Treasurer of the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN.org) and is the MC for their annual Conference, held this year in April in the Dominican Republic. Since 2008, he has served and supported global mission activities in Honduras, Liberia, Tanzania and Belize. David and his wife, Karen ’77, reside in Dublin, Ohio. Rick Kreamer ’77 is a nutrition associate for the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Mo., where he resides. Denise Ganfield Knaack ’83 was one of the programmed composers in the Iowa Composers Forum Fall Festival. Her piano solo “Two Portraits of Simeon” was presented at the Montauk Historical House in Clermont, Iowa, on Oct. 7, 2018. The piece was performed by Dr. Brooke Joyce of Luther College. Denise is a retired music educator and resides in Pierson. Glenna Muir ’87 is owner, performer and piano instructor at Muir Piano Studio in Rochester, Minn. David Teske ’91 is the central region sales manager for Crown Tonka Walkins in Plymouth, Minn. He and his wife, Dayna, have three children - Daric, Dakota and Daleney. Damon Youmans ’93 is the director of digital services for EMC Insurance Companies. He and his wife, Tracy reside in Norwalk. Marcay Kroeze Hansen ’94 is a library aide for the Des Moines Public Library. Shannon Main Hogue ’97 is an accounting supervisor at March & McLennan Companies in Urbandale. Christie Averweg Stortenbecker ’97 is the 7 th and 8 th grade band director for Clarke Community Schools in Osceola. Christie and her husband, Rod, reside in Van Meter. Todd Norton ’99 is a middle school technology coach for the Singapore American School in Singapore, where he resides with his wife, Amity, and children Elijah and Malachi. Melody Sutton ‘00 is an organizing learning and development consultant at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Melody and her husband, Lee, reside in Winterset, with their twin children, Liam and Morgan. Evagelia (Litsa) Georgiou Cregan ’01 works for HCA Corporation and resides in Lebanon, Tenn. With her husband, Jason.

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SPRING 2019

CLASS NOTES

Another great night for ATO brothers and wives @ Saints

Pub and Patio in Beaverdale. Front Row – Cheri Dale, John Dale ’70, Debbie Kem ’75,

Kitty Olsen, Jan Collins ’70, Becky Cassat ’74, Julie Renftle, Paula Chew, and Monica Hanson. Back Row –

Mary Mackenzie ’71, Bob “Mac” Mackenzie ’70, Bob Kem ’75, Jim Mikulanec ’70, Terry Olsen ’71, Rich Collins

’69, Jeff Cassat ’73, Steve Renftle ’71 and Bill Hanson ’73.

Rev. David Kendall-Sperry ’77 was unanimously elected Rector at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Delaware, Ohio, and

began his work there on Nov. 1, 2018. He previously had been serving as Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,

Mount Vernon, Ohio, since 2012. The Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal appointed him to the Diocesan Council of the

Diocese of Southern Ohio in December. He also serves as Treasurer of the Global Episcopal Mission Network

(GEMN.org) and is the MC for their annual Conference, held this year in April in the Dominican Republic. Since

2008, he has served and supported global mission activities in Honduras, Liberia, Tanzania and Belize.

David and his wife, Karen ’77, reside in Dublin, Ohio.

Rick Kreamer ’77 is a nutrition associate for the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Mo.,

where he resides. Denise Ganfield Knaack ’83 was one of the programmed

composers in the Iowa Composers Forum Fall Festival. Her piano solo “Two Portraits of Simeon” was

presented at the Montauk Historical House in Clermont, Iowa, on Oct. 7, 2018. The piece was performed by Dr.

Brooke Joyce of Luther College. Denise is a retired music educator and resides in

Pierson. Glenna Muir ’87 is owner, performer and piano

instructor at Muir Piano Studio in Rochester, Minn.

David Teske ’91 is the central region sales manager for Crown Tonka Walkins in

Plymouth, Minn. He and his wife, Dayna, have three children - Daric, Dakota and Daleney.

Damon Youmans ’93 is the director of digital services for

EMC Insurance Companies. He and his wife, Tracy reside in Norwalk.

Marcay Kroeze Hansen ’94 is a library aide for the Des Moines Public Library.

Shannon Main Hogue ’97 is an accounting supervisor at March & McLennan Companies in Urbandale.

Christie Averweg Stortenbecker ’97 is the 7th

and 8th grade band director for Clarke Community Schools in Osceola. Christie and her husband, Rod, reside in Van

Meter.

Todd Norton ’99 is a middle

school technology coach for the Singapore American School in Singapore, where he resides with his wife, Amity,

and children Elijah and Malachi. Melody Sutton ‘00 is an

organizing learning and development consultant at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Melody and her

husband, Lee, reside in Winterset, with their twin children, Liam and Morgan.

Evagelia (Litsa) Georgiou Cregan ’01 works for HCA Corporation and resides in Lebanon, Tenn. With her

husband, Jason.

Joey Colby-Begovich ’02 is the vice president, destination

experience for Inspirato in Denver, Colo. Joey and his spouse, Aaron, reside in Arvada, Colo., with their

daughter Sloane.

Mandy Frohling Fincham

’04 and her husband, B, own Kettle Coffee in Beloit, Kan. Their business received the Kansas Sampler Foundation

2018 We Kan! Award which recognizes efforts to preserve and sustain rural culture.

Heather Borton Stalzer ’04 is a 9-12 special education teacher for Madrid Community Schools. Heather

and her husband, Nathan, reside in Des Moines with their daughter, Molly.

Kelley Bell-Sinclair Bonnes ‘05 is the lead accounting analyst, mortgages, for Federal Home Loan Bank in

Des Moines. Kelley and her husband, Jeffrey live in Indianola with their four children, Kaitlyn, Kacy,

Kamryn and Jake. Ashley Bennett Tomson ’05 is a mathematics professor at

Rose State College in Midwest City, Okla. Cody Cooper ‘06 is a social

studies teacher at Northview Middle School in the Ankeny Community School District. He and his wife, Shannon,

reside in Grimes with their daughter Laney.

Anthony Warnke ’06 is the director, global events and

experiential marketing, for American Express in New York, N.Y.

Katie Langesen Bowers ’07 is the coordinator of academics and accreditation at Purdue University

Northwest in Hammond, Ind. Katie, her husband, Jake and daughter, Lillian, reside in Crown Point, Ind.

Jessica Paulsen ’08 accepted a new call as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in

Corning. Jessica Lashier ’09 is store manager of Pet Supplies Plus

in Des Moines. Rachel Unekis ’09 is a learning and development

specialist at Arconic in Whitehall, Mich. Stephanie Vampola-Runyan

’10 completed her Doctor of Osteopathy at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2014 and is a

family practice physician at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. She resides in Audubon with her

husband Ryan Runyan ’12. Macy Koch Donaway ‘11 is an associate, program

development for EPAM Continuum in Boston, Mass. She resides in Hyde Park, Mass., with her husband,

David and daughter Decorah. Nicole Dillinger Findley ’11

is a 2nd grade teacher for the West Central Valley Community School District. She resides in Dexter with her

husband, Troy. Greg Rhoulhac ’11 joined John Deere ISG as a software

developer in 2018. Amanda Mackey ’12 received her master of divinity in 2016

from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and is associate pastor of youth ministries at the Germantown

Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Tenn.

Libby Holland Gardner ’14 is an administrative assistant for

Pyle & Associations, PC in Ames. She resides with her husband, Joseph, in Nevada.

Peyton Rowe Carolus ‘15 is a community counselor for Youth Homes of Mid America in Johnston. She and her

husband, Donald, reside in Pleasant Hill with their son, Jackson.

Kate Hayden ’15 is a technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Business Record.

Conner McGinnis ’15 is a digital applications specialist for Wells Fargo. He and his

wife, Katie reside in Waukee. Kolby Warren ’15 is an associate attorney at

McCormally & Cosgrove PLLC. Karleen Broughton Bender ’16 is a level 2 special

education teacher for the Boone Community School District. She resides in Woodward with her husband,

Joel. Emma Kain ’16 is currently pursuing her master of social

work at the University of Iowa and is the Cradle-College-Career Local College Access Coordinator Network (C3

LCAN). Sabrina Fox ’16 is a special education teacher at

Woodward Academy and is currently enrolled in the graduate education program

at Morningside College. Hannah Brezina Ball ’17 is a teacher at Lone Tree

Community School. She and her husband, Aaron, reside in Iowa City.

Sarah Bonnot ’17 is a nurse for the Urbandale Community School District.

Rebecca Jensen ’17 is pursuing her doctor of

occupational therapy at Creighton University with an expected degree date of May 2020.

Cort Singleton ’17 is an 8th grade math teacher for the Indianola Community School

District. He and his wife, Morgan Moline Singleton ’17, who is also a teacher within the district, reside in

Indianola. Alissa Winn Swanstrom ’17

is an operational risk consultant at Wells Fargo. She and her husband, Alec, reside in West Des Moines.

December 2017 Graduate Success

Taylor Ashman ’17 is a physical education teacher for the Nodaway Valley

Community School District. Erika Bach ’17 is pursuing her master’s degree in English

at Iowa State University. Jared Bremer ’17 is an account credit manager at

John Deere Financial. William Carey ’17 is employed at the Des Moines Y

Camp. Emma Christensen ’17 is the sports communication

graduate assistant at Upper Iowa University. Hannah Clark ’17 is teaching

abroad at the American School of Kuwait.

Mitch Clefisch ’17 is an advisory service specialist II at

Edward Jones. Kara Eischen ’17 is pursuing her Juris Doctorate at Drake

University Law School. Ross Enderson ’17 is a regional sales agent for

Nationwide Insurance. Mandie Gassman ’17 is enrolled in medical school at

A.T. Still University. Alexander Grimm ’17 is an IT service delivery analyst at

Palmer Group – DuPont Pioneer. Lindsey Grimm ’17 is a

research/remediation manager at Wells Fargo. Mallory Hanson ’17 is a

graduate student in museum studies at the Cooperstown Graduate Program in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Alesi Hayes ’17 is a bilingual call center representative at Planned Parenthood.

Sarah Heiderstadt ’17 is pursuing her master’s in theology and women and

gender studies at Loyola University, Chicago. Frances James ’17 is a

cashier at Hy-Vee. Nathaniel Jones ’17 is a caterer for Grinnell College.

Joshua Kennedy ’17 is a security officer at Merle Hay

Mall. Thomas Kolbo ’17 is a piano accompanist for the Norwalk

United Methodist Church. Robert Lundquist ’17 is operations coordinator for

Comcast Spectator. Zacory Mason ’17 is employed at the University

Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in the AIT Program. Lisa McGilvra ’17 is a career

readiness counselor at Patriot Enterprises.

Branden Nelsen ’17 is a supervisor-endpoint

technologies for Aureon. Myndee Nelsen ’17 is a payroll tax analyst for

Aureon’s human resources department. Aaron Page ’17 is an

administrative assistant at Simpson College. Makenzie Patterson ’17 is a

crime scene investigator for the Des Moines Police Department.

Garrett Pochop ’17 is a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual.

Stacey Post ’17 is a project analyst at Principal Financial Group.

Christopher Poulsen ’17 is an IT application analyst I at Principal Financial Group.

Kelsey Roquet ’17 pursuing her Doctor of Optometry at Salus University College of Optometry in Elkins Park,

Penn. Kathryn Rupp ’17 is a graduate student at the San

Francisco Conservatory of Music. Sahara Schulze ’17 a process

associate-customer service for Infosys McCamish. Alexander Shier ’17 is a

marketing coordinator for new regions for Slcket.

Alexa Stripe ’17 is an advisory IT audit & assurance associate for KPMG.

Mackenzie Thomas ’17 is a U.S. probation officer for the United States Probation Southern District of Iowa.

Sadie Timms ’17 is pursuing her master’s in exercise physiology at Carroll

University in Waukesha, Wis. Todd Walton ’17 is a systems administrator for Ruan

Transportation.

Abigail Westlund ’17 is a pre-authorization specialist for the

Iowa Clinic. Elisa Wildy ’17 is an actuarial associate for Mutual

of Omaha. Brianna Wood ’17 is a children’s ABA specialist for

The Homestead. Kylie Wood ’17 is a children’s ABA specialist for The

Homestead. Caitlin Westcott ’17 is a teacher for the Waukee

Community School District.

Spring 2018

Graduate Success Garrett Abell ’18 is a conductor for the Union

Pacific Railroad. Riley Adams ’18 is a client service associate for Raymond

James in Grosse Pointe, Mich. Angelika Aman ’18 is a research/remediation analyst

for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Amanda Anderson ’18 is an

assistant auditor for State of Iowa Auditor’s Office. Olivia Anderson ’18 is a

research associate for the Council for Hemispheric Affairs.

Ian Appelgate ’18 is a software developer for Stine Seed Company.

Kayla Aronow ’18 is an associate auditor for KPMG. Olivia Barragan ’18 is a staff

member at LifeWorks in Ankeny. Sydney Baty ’18 is pursuing

her master’s in English literature at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Lauren Beckman ’18 is pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy at Creighton

University.

Valerie Bedwell ’18 is a customer retention specialist

for Country Landscapes. Madison Behney ’18 is the human resources coordinator

at the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. Nicole Benhart ’18 is a

respiratory therapist at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines.

Cassidy Bierbrodt ’18 is pursuing her juris doctorate at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Fla.

Caleb Birchmier ’18 is an accountant I at EMC National Life.

Tucker Bluml ’18 is a project analyst at Principal Financial Group.

Kimberly Boehm ’18 is a preschool master teacher at the Science Center of Iowa.

Elizabeth Boyer ’18 is completing her nursing degree at Allen College in Waterloo.

Rebecca Boyer ’18 is pursuing her juris doctorate at Drake University Law

School. Matthew Bradley ’18 is a sales representative at

Bankers Life. Megan Bradley ’18 is an intern for animal care,

training and research at Mote Marine Research and Aquarium in Sarasota, Fla.

Nicole Brand ’18 is a teacher at Eddyville Elementary School.

Emily Bray ’18 is completing her nursing degree at Allen College in Waterloo.

Riley Brennan ’18 is pursuing her master’s in strategic communication at

Denver University. Katie Brolsma ’18 is a 5th grade teacher for the Chariton

Community School District.

Brooke Brommel ’18 is business analyst at Principal

Financial Group. Blake Brown ’18 is attending medical school at Kansas City

University of Medicine and Biosciences. Kyann Brown ’18 a business

tax associate with KPMG. Mitchell Brown ’18 is a project manager for Amazed

Construction Services. Megan Buitendorp ’18 is employed at Peoples Bank in

Indianola. Elizabeth Burgus ’18 is a direct support specialist for

Easter Seals. Savannah Calaway ’18 is a preschool teacher at Cowles

Montessori in Des Moines. Tanner Canova ’18 is in the physician assistant program

at St. Ambrose University. Tristan Carman ’18 is an account association at

LS2group. Andrea Casaretto ’18 is a teaching assistant for Ames

Community Schools. Kristen Castelline ’18 is a finance and claims

coordinator at WorldWide Logistics. Brianna Chaplin ’18 is a

youth counselor at Four Oaks. Briles Christenson ’18 is a

patient care technician at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Kari Clemons ’18 is the

assistant director of accounting for Newbury Living.

Caitlin Combs ’18 is a production manager at Bath Planet of Central Iowa. Cody Craff ’18 is the lobby

supervisor for Fairfield Parks and Recreation. Michael Crank ’18 is a senior

process executive for Cognizant in Des Moines.

Jackie Cullinan ’18 is pursuing her master’s degree

in biochemistry at Georgetown University School of Arts and Sciences.

Meredith Cunningham ’18 is pursuing her masters’ degree in sports business at Saint Leo University in Tampa, Fla.

Faith Dale ’18 is a state pricing coordinator for Southern Glazer’s Wine and

Spirits. Cortez Daniel ’18 is a k-12 music teacher for the

Sigourney School District. Taylor Davis ’18 is an accountant for Timmins,

Jacobsen, & Strawhacker LLC. David de Haro ’18 is an

associate business analyst for Ruan. Emily Delanoit ’18 is a

recovery claims analyst for Sedgwick. Mark Duffy ’18 is pursuing

his master’s degree in urban and regional planning at the University of Colorado-Denver.

Felicity Eward ’18 is completing her master’s degree in choral conducting at Simpson College and is

teaching in northeast Iowa. Brianna Fisher ’18 is an audit association at KPMG.

Angel Freed ’18 is a chart coordinator at Lakeview

Surgery Center and is pursuing her master’s degree in health care administration at Des Moines University.

Ellen Gallagher ’18 is a physical education teacher and coach at Northwood-

Kensett Schools. Alexander Geren ’18 is pursuing his master’s degree

in finance at the University of Utah. Jacob Gibney ’18 is an

athletic trainer at Athletico.

Emily Goodenbour ’18 is an applied behavior analyst at

The Homestead. Brooke Gowin ’18 is pursuing her master’s degree

in social work at the University of Kansas. Kelli Greiner ‘18 is an FSO

assurance staff member at Ernst & Young in Des Moines. Dallas Groom ’18 is employed

at Hy-Vee. Adam Gudenkauf ’18 is a senior software engineer at

Berkley Technology Services. Christopher Hanson ’18 is a crew212 consultant for Keyot

in Minneapolis, Minn. Alexander Harms ’18 is pursuing his doctor of

physical therapy degree at Des Moines University. James Hartman ’18 is a staff

accountant for Jacobsen & Company LLC. Matthew Hayden ’18 is

pursuing his master of science in biomedical studies at Des Moines University.

Macie Heller ’18 is a marketing manager at WANRack.

Madison Hermon ’18 is a Pk-12 art teacher for the Martensdale St. Mary’s School District.

Kaylah Hicok ’18 is pursuing a master’s degree in voice

performance at the University of Northern Colorado. Josh Hof ’18 is an actuarial

associate at Athene USA. Kyle Hovey ’18 is a software engineer at Strategic America.

Carmen Humke ’18 is an accountant for Affiliates Management Company.

Brooklyn Hunter ’18 is an 8th grade English/language arts teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque.

Daniel Hurd ’18 is an associate at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Braeden Ingersoll ’18 is pursuing his master’s of fine

arts in technical production at Florida State University. Cody Isabel ’18 is an

associate at Sandler Training in Kansas City, Mo. Drew Jensen ’18 is pursuing

his doctor of dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Emily Jermeland ’18 is a special education teacher for the Des Moines Public School District.

Linsey Johnson ’18 is a tax accountant for BKD, LLP.

Bethany Jones ’18 is a teacher at Carver Elementary in Des Moines.

Nicholas Joslyn ’18 is pursuing his PhD in physics and applied physics at the University of Michigan.

Taylor Jurgensen ’18 is continuing his education in optical physics at Rensselaer

Polytechnic in Troy, N.Y. Mickenzie Kack ’18 is a special education teacher at

Tipton Elementary. Issa Karadsheh ’18 is interning at Feed Energy.

Alexandria Karpurk ’18 is pursuing her juris doctorate in international human rights

law at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law.

Madeline Kersten ’18 is pursuing her masters in theology at Boston University.

Timothy Kirkpatrick ’18 is a digital editor for KCCI.

Grant Kofmehl ’18 is an actuarial associate for Athene. Jesse Kuttler ’18 is an

adjunct Spanish instructor at Des Moines Area Community College.

Nickolas Kyras ’18 is a coach for the Ames Soccer Club.

Matthew Lash ’18 is a stadium operations/game day

intern for the Iowa Cubs. Margaret Long ’18 is attending medical school at

the University of Missouri. Brayton Loss ’18 is an annuity specialist at American

Equity. Audrey LoVan ’18 is a technical solutions consultant

at Google. Jacob Lucy ’18 is the graduate assistant for

women’s soccer at Northwestern College in Orange City.

Shea Lueninghoener ’18 is pursuing a master’s degree in vocal performance at the University of Northern

Colorado. Drew Lundquist ‘18 is an operations coordinator at the

Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Courtney Mabeus ’18 is an

event manager for Comcast Spectator. Sarah Mason ’18 pursuing

her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Dennis May ’18 is receiving his paramedic certification through Des Moines Area

Community College. Erica McKay ’18 is a delivery

manager for TEKsystems. Ian McKenzie ’18 is employed by the City of Des

Moines. Morgan McLaughlin ’18 is a staff auditor for McGowen,

Hurst, Clark and Smith, P.C. Cade Millikin ’18 is pursuing his doctor of optometry degree

at the Indianola University School of Optometry. Shelby Minnmann ’18 is a

residential support professional with On with Life.

Noreen Morrow ’18 is a 1st grade teacher at Cornell

Elementary in Des Moines. Megan Myers ’18 is a project coordinator at Flynn Wright.

Courtney Neuendorf ’18 is an 8th grade language arts teacher at Indianola Middle

School. Madison Nevenhoven ’18 is a tax consultant for Deloitte.

Rubin Nochvay ’18 is a software developer for Principal Financial Group.

Stacy Overman ’18 is pursuing her master’s degree in physician assistant studies

at Des Moines University. Taylor Pennington ’18 is a sales representative for MDL

Insurance Services. Abigail Peterson ’18 is a music teacher at Howe

Elementary in Des Moines. Lana Pham ’18 is a programmer technician at

Control Installations of Iowa, Inc. Kaitlynn Platts ’18 is a math

teacher at Prairie City Monroe High School. Brianne Potts ’18 is an Iowa

Youth Congress Coordinator for AmeriCorps. William Redmond ’18 is a

certified athletic trainer for Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine in Liberty, Mo.

Danny Reetz ’18 is a physical education teacher for Oak Park Elementary in Des

Moines. Tatianna Riesenberg ’18 is employed by The Escape in

West Des Moines. Kayla Riewer ’18 is an assistant manager at Hy-Vee.

William Roberts ’18 is a technical project coordinator at Wells Fargo.

Colin Robinson ’18 is a patient care technician at

University of Missouri Health Care. Dawn Schafer ’18 is

contribution accountant at Benefits Management Group. Lesley Schneider ’18 is a

grant writer for Mahaska Health Partnership. Kelsey Schott ’18 is a

graduate debater in residence at Eastbourne College in the United Kingdom.

Miranda Schultz ’18 is an upward bound program tutor with the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Matthew Scudder ’18 is completing his bachelor of science in mechanical

engineering at Iowa State University. Matthew Sebek ’18 is

employed at Cerner. Will Seiler ’18 is a law clerk at Jeffrey P. Scott &

Associates, LLC in Minneapolis, Minn. Brandt Seward ’18 is

pursuing his doctor of physical therapy at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.

Colin Sexton ’18 is a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.

Christopher Shaver ’18 is an operational risk consultant at

Wells Fargo. Nathanael Smale ’18 is a k-5 music teacher for the

Indianola Community School District. Adam Stewart ’18 is a

SCUBA dive instructor for Quiescence Diving Services. Anne Stolte ’18 is the head

JV/assistant varsity softball coach at Ankeny Centennial High School.

Jordan Strong ’18 is a 1st grade teacher for Martensdale St. Mary’s School District.

Samantha Sweet ’18 is a 5th grade teacher for Des Moines

Public Schools. Alexandra Thorp ’18 is recruiter for Associate

Staffing. Zoei Tonkinson ’18 is a behavioral health professional

for Pathways Maine in Scarborough, Maine. Sara Van Maanen ’18 is

pursuing her master’s degree in criminology at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

Seth Van Maanen ’18 is an E-4 for the United States Army.

Kelsey Van Veen ’18 is a 4th grade teacher for the Prairie City Monroe Community

School District. Taylor Vaught ’18 is a server at Wellman’s in West Des

Moines. Jennifer Velde ’18 is a research /remediation analyst

for Wells Fargo.

Jayde Vogeler ’18 is a graphic designer for Gannett

Imaging and Ad Design Center. Sydney Vrban ’18 is a

content creator for Two Rivers Marketing. Mary-Grace Wachal ’18 is a

softball coach for the Bondurant-Farrar and Carlisle Schools.

Emily Wagaman ’18 is an analyst in the metals department for Midwest Laboratories.

Lexis Wagner ’18 is an assistant manager at Under Armour.

Heidi Walters ’18 is a communications specialist for the Iowa Department of Public

Safety. Annika Wasson ’18 is a 5th grade teacher at Garner

Elementary in North Liberty, Iowa.

Sam Wegner ‘18 is in the professional development

program at Businessolver. Tyler West ’18 is the 5-12 band teacher at CAM

Community Schools. Cassandra Westlund ’18 is a special education teacher at

Studebaker Elementary in Des Moines. Laura Wiersema ’18 is an

editorial intern for Meredith Xcelerated Marketing. Adam Wieser ’18 is a 4th

grade teacher in Columbia, Mo. Kaitlyn Williams ’18 is an

assistant softball and volleyball coach at Roosevelt High School, Des Moines.

Madelynn Wipperman ’18 is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs at Iowa State University.

Victoria Wreghitt ’18 is attending dental school at the University of Iowa College of

Dentistry. Kayley Zimmerman ’18 is pursuing her master of arts in

teaching at Simpson College.

MARRIAGES

John Wilson ’76 and Robert Hitz, Aug. 18, 2018, Pikesville, Md. The casual celebration was scheduled to be poolside

on their property, but due to weather, it was moved to the parish hall of St. Mark’s on the Hill with 60 friends and

family attending. Friends of the grooms provided original music and poem during the ceremony.

Tara Jenson ’91 and Doug McCafferty, Oct. 5, 2018,

South Bloomingville, Ohio.

Erik Hogue ‘95 and Shannon Main ’97, Sept. 29, 2018, Van Meter.

Evagelia (Litsa) Georgiou ’01 and Jason Cregan, Nov. 11,

2017, Nashville, Tenn.

Stephanie Vampola ’10 and Ryan Runyan ’12, July 7, 2018, Omaha, Neb.

Nicole Dillinger ‘11 and Troy Findley, May 26, 2018, Dexter.

Amy Jo Looft ’11 and Zachary Feser ’12, April 28,

2018, Indianola.

Patrick Poore-Christensen ’12 and Megan Kaiser, April 21, 2018, St. Louis, Mo.

David Adams ’13 and Courtney Yearous ’14, June

2, 2018, River Ridge, La.

Danny Kelley ’13 and Shelby Storm ’13, June 16, 2018, Smith Chapel, Simpson

College.

Korey Kreimeyer ’14 and

Jamie Vis ’15, June 23, 2018, Riviera Beach, Fla.

Conner McGinnis ’15 and Katie Schaumann, Sept. 30, 2017, Waukee.

Peyton Rowe ’15 and Donald Carolus, Oct. 27, 2018, Pleasant Hill.

Hannah Brezina ’17 and Aaron Ball, June 17, 2017,

Iowa City.

Corey Meyer ’17 and Morgan Ryan ’17, Sept. 1, 2018, West Des Moines.

Tom Miller ’17 and Sara Nielsen ‘17, Oct. 20, 2018, Newton.

Cort Singleton ’17 and Morgan Moline ’17, Aug. 4, 2018, Smith Chapel, Simpson College.

Alissa Winn ’17 and Alec Swanstrom, Aug. 18, 2018,

West Des Moines.

BIRTHS

Joey Colby-Begovich ’02 and Aaron Colby-Begovich, Arvada, Colo., adopted Sloane Avery Colby-Begovich, born

May 23, 2018, Nov. 1, 2018. Gable Gene Ocker, Aug. 5, 2017, to Lindsey Bice Ocker

’03 and Bill Ocker ’03, Polk City, joins brother, Kinnick (6).

Dayne Lillian Fincham, Nov. 8, 2018, to Mandy Frohling Fincham ’04 and B Fincham,

Beloit, Kan., welcomed by brother, Wakefield (6).

Molly Marilyn Stalzer, Jan. 31, 2019, to Heather Borton Stalzer ’04 and Nathan

Stalzer, Des Moines.

Laney Jeanne Cooper, Sept. 2, 2015, to Cody Cooper ’06 and Shannon Cooper, Grimes.

Louise Stevens, July, 17,

2017, to Natalie Lansman Stevens ’06 and Brett Stevens, Midland, Texas, joined Georgia (5) and Stella

(4). The Stevens’ are expected another girl in April 2019. Lillian Renee Bowers, Dec. 22,

2018, to Katie Langesen Bowers ’07 and Jake Bowers, Crown Point, Ind.

Rose Ewing, July 5, 2018, to Katherine Craven ’07 and

Jack Ewing, Colfax, joins brother Sean. Tirzah Rhoulhac, June 26,

2018, to Allison Stevens Rhoulhac ’11 and Gregory Rhoulhac ’11, Indianola.

Caroline Rose Meier, Oct. 2, 2018, to Mark Meier ’12 and

Alyssa Ahrenholtz Meier ’15, Grimes.

Jackson Carolus, Nov. 29,

2018, to Peyton Rowe Carolus ’15 and Donald Carolus, Pleasant Hill.

Decorah Rose Donaway, Sept. 13, 2018, to Macy Koch Donaway ’11 and Donald Donaway, Boston, Mass.

DEATHS

Beryl Hoyt ’36, Dec. 17, 2018, Weslaco, Texas.

Mary Tunman Bowen ’37, April 23, 2017, Audubon. Elizabeth Gardner Brown

’38, Sept. 6, 2018, Mason City. Howard Baxendale ’39, April

22, 2010, Birmingham, Ala. Mary Krabiel Cook ’40, Jan. 5, 2019, Des Moines.

Philip McCrea ’42, Aug. 31, 2018, St. Charles.

Verda Wilson Werner ’42, Dec. 14, 2018, Omaha, Neb. Frances Offill Swaim ’43,

Nov. 11, 2018, Fairbanks, Alaska. Belva Black Streyffeler ’43,

Dec. 6, 2018, St. Charles. Robert Rogers ’44, June 11,

2013, Anita. Bernard Mick ’45, Aug. 30, 2018, Waverly.

Dorothy Van Gilst Davis ’45, July 23, 2018, Newton.

Beverly Thurlow Wilson ’47, Dec. 10, 2018, Indianola. Esther Fox Brown ’48, April

22, 2013, Spottsville, Ky. Dorothy Henderson Keho ’48, Oct. 4, 2018, Lubbock,

Texas. Eldon Carper ’48, Dec. 19, 2017, Naples Fla.

Harold Hayes ’49, Jan. 22, 2017, Central Point, Ore.

Cleatie Devine Jr. ’50, June 18, 2018, Des Moines. John Mills ’50, Sept. 20,

2018, Des Moines. Ramona Cook Lewiston ’50, July 13, 2017, Montrose.

Jack Blake ’50, Nov. 29, 2018, Bettendorf.

Jack Reed ’50, May 14, 2018, Port Washington, Wis.

Phyllis Warren Head ’51, Aug. 30, 2018, Monticello.

Delbert Gebhart ’51, May 8, 2018, Sun City, Ariz. Charles Turner ’51, Jan. 27,

2019, Redfield. R. Roger Coffey ’52, March 29, 2018, Council Bluffs.

Bryan Cross ’52, June 24, 2018, Bedford.

Betty Borthwick Maffett ’52, Nov. 22, 2018, West Des Moines.

Hazel Higbee Persels ’52, Jan. 28, 2016, Rapid City, S.D.

Avery Boose ’53, Dec. 24, 2018, Red Oak. Dwaine Persels ’53, Feb. 6,

2019, Rapid City, S.D. Marilyn Higens Pullman ’54, Jan. 21, 2019, Worthington,

Ohio. Robert Zook ’57, April 1, 2012, Longwood, Fla.

Ronald “Fox” Clinton ’58, Jan. 6, 2019, Creston.

George Brown ’58, Sept. 21, 2016, Saint Louis, Mo. C. Keith Cook ’59, Feb. 5,

2016, Bradenton, Fla. David Guessford ’59, Dec. 5,

2018, Des Moines. W. Ralph Wright ’59, Jan. 14, 2019, Council Bluffs.

Richard Vandervelde ’60, Nov. 9, 2018, Holland, Mich.

Inja Pak Lew ’60, May 20, 2017, Rocky River, Ohio. Marvin Blakesley ’60, Nov.

11, 2018, Howell, Mich. Ron Kern ’60, Dec. 21, 2018, Cedar Rapids.

Darrell Dobernecker ’60, Jan. 14, 2019, Pella.

Peggy Waggoner Zook ’60, Oct. 20, 2018, Longwood, Fla.

Helen Graham Muir ’61, Jan. 10, 2018, Waterloo.

John Burkhardt ’61, Oct. 31, 2018, San Marcos, Texas. Dennis Powers ’61, Nov. 21,

2018, Ogden. H. Robert Brokaw ’62, Sept. 21, 2018, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Tom Murr ’63, Aug. 10, 2018, Osceola.

Clarence Ward Jr. ’63, Nov. 11, 2018, West Dundee, Ill. Lynn Lester ’63, June 3,

2018, Indianola. Larry Adkins ’64, July 3, 2018, White House, Tenn.

Phyllis Davis Rambow ’65, Nov. 5, 2018, Overland Park, Kan.

Merilee LaPota Curtis ’66, July 15, 2018, Apply River, Ill.

Rae Latchem Ward ’66, Dec. 18, 2018, West Dundee, Ill. Bryce Gause ’69, Sept. 20,

2018, Lynnville. Janis Adkins Loiselle ’69, Nov. 22, 2018, Bay City, Mich.

Gloria Roeder ’70, Sept. 28, 2018, Des Moines.

Martha Templeton Hulsebus ’72, Jan. 26, 2019, Des Moines.

Thomas Underwood ’76, Sept. 30, 2018, West Des Moines.

Kent Amsberry ’76, Oct. 21, 2018, Indianola.

Michael Montinguise ’80, Feb. 10, 2019, Urbandale. Gary Van Sant ’91, Sept. 9,

2017, Pella. Jo Anne Petrone Hagen ’91, Aug. 26, 2018, Fort Collins,

Colo. Andrea Biklen ’93, Sept. 30, 2018, Des Moines.

Megan Cox Klaus ’12, Oct. 3, 2018, Mount Vernon.

Eric Dalthorp ’14, Nov. 10, 2018, Ames.

Former Faculty &

Staff Robert Burns, Aug. 29, 2018, Des Moines.

Robert Darrah, Nov. 26, 2018, Indianola. Carol Soderblom Proctor

Hammer, Dec. 29, 2018, Newton.