Alumni News McDonough Graduates Receive 2012 Alumni Awards Outstanding Young Alumna – Heather Boomer ’09
Following graduation, Heather joined the Peace Corps and was trained to become a Youth Development Volunteer and assigned to Peru. A member of the Peace Corps until July 2011, Heather’s efforts included working with at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 25 with an emphasis upon developing programs to assist young people in their communities emphasizing lifestyle skills, health awareness, financial literacy, employability and career planning. Her network included parents, teachers, and community organizations dedicated to the support of development opportunities for youth. Outstanding Young Alumnus – Seth Wolfson ’05
After graduation in 2005, Seth sought to maximize his potential for creating an impact and, in 2008, he helped form Artists 4 Israel; a nonprofit organization that encourages a community of creative individuals to work together in an ongoing project to express Israel’s right to exist in peace and security. In addition, Seth presented a solo photography exhibition at the Unique Gallery in Fairfield, NJ, that opened in September 2011. It featured images from his trip to the border of the Gaza Strip with a team of artists and Israeli activists. As an embedded photographer with the group, Seth captured the artists’ attempt to challenge terrorism with art as members painted murals of hope on bomb shelters.
Distinguished Alumnus – Carte Goodwin ’96
Carte graduated from Marietta College in 1996 with a degree in Philosophy and a Certificate in Leadership Studies. He continued his education at Emory University earning a law degree in 1999. Currently, a partner at Goodwin & Goodwin, Carte first worked as a clerk for US 4th Circuit Judge, Bob King, before entering his family law firm. In January 2005, West Virginia Governor, Joe Manchin, appointed him to serve as his chief counsel after Carte had served as the co-chairman of Manchin’s campaign finance committee. Following his service to the governor, Carte returned to Goodwin & Goodwin in February 2009 specializing in litigation, government relations, intellectual property, and commercial transactions. On July 20, 2010, Carte was sworn in as interim U.S. Senator of West Virginia, appointed by Manchin to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Byrd. At thirty-six- years-old, Carte became the youngest person then serving in the Senate. He has also served as chairman of the school building authority, a member of the consolidated public retirement board, and chairman of the governor’s advisory committee on judicial nominations.
Marietta College Hires McDonough Graduate to be Director of Web Services
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hristopher Law ’10, who has a strong background in online marketing and web communications, recently joined Marietta College as the Director of Web Services. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations with a Certificate in Leadership Studies. The Director of Web Services is part of the Office of College Relations, which is Marietta’s marketing and public relations center. “I’ve always loved being active in the Marietta community and look forward to strengthening those connections,” Law said. “I’m excited that this position has me working with many departments on campus.” Law was working for the University of Florida while pursuing a Masters in Web Design and Online Communication, which he is expected to complete by the end of the fall. “We are pleased that someone with Chris’ online marketing ability, as well as the knowledge of Marietta College, was available and willing to join our team,” said Tom Perry, Executive Director of College Relations. “He has jumped right into the fray and is already making a difference when it comes to our online and social media needs.”
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