class notes applied math at the University of Arizona in May. He is doing his postdoctorate work at the University of Arizona in the optics department. • Daniel Talarico ’07, Reading, launched Biostream Social, LLC, a social network with the sole purpose of providing a lifelong learning tool for opportunities to interact with photographers, educators, scientists, students and nature enthusiasts from different regions of the U.S., and view trending topics related to natural phenomena and significant weather events. • Lindsey Jo Wegrzyniak ’07, New Cumber land, was awarded the degree of doctor of osteo-
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pathic medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in June. She is continuing her medical training in obstetrics and gynecology at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. • Phelan G. Piehota ’08, Northumberland, earned the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in June. He is training in ophthalmology at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Justin Veisz ’05 married Katie White ’07 at Talamore Country Club in Ambler, Pa., on 7/7/12. A number of Millersville graduates were in the wedding party including best men Ken Cislak ’07 and Ted Abt ’07, and maid of honor Crystal Wood ’07. Justin is a graphic designer, and Katie is a special education teacher in the Central Bucks School District working towards her master’s degree in education and certification as a reading specialist. The couple resides in Doylestown, Pa.
• 2010s • Alex Rojas ’10, ’12M, Pottstown, received a master’s degree in emergency management from Millersville University in May 2012. • Wesley Schmidt ’10, Doylestown, joined Godfrey Advertising in Lancaster as a public relations coordinator. • Kathleen Monti ’11, Mount Joy, earned her master of library and information science degree from the University of Pittsburgh in August.
Marriages • Richard Wise ’73 and Steven Mazoki, 7/7/12. • Melissa S. Roth ’81 and David Manfredi, 2/14/12. In keeping with a family tradition, they eloped on Valentine’s Day and then celebrated with a church wedding on 5/19/12.
A surprise wedding! Amanda (Harriman) Dorenkamp ’99 and Stephen Brent Dorenkamp were married on 6/9/12, at their home in Wake Forest, N.C. They had a surprise wedding in their backyard, and it was a blast. The couple told everyone they were going to Italy to get married and were having a send-off party. After all guests had arrived and were mingling, Amanda and Brent announced they were getting married right then and there in front of their closest friends and family. Amanda’s best friends from Millersville were there to celebrate. Left to right: Jessica (Hackman) Park ’99, Jessica (Abel) Letscher ’99, Amanda (Harriman) Dorenkamp ’99, Tanya (Groner) Morris ’00 and Shanna Dawson.