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Baby Britons Rachel Nicole was adopted May 30, 2000 by David, ’74, and Susan Konopka Giffin, ’75. She joins sisters Stacey, 14, Erin, 12, and brother Peter, 10. The entire family traveled to the People’s Republic of China to welcome Rachel from the Shaoyan People’s Welfare Institute in Hunan, China. David is a podiatrist in private practice, and Susan stays active managing office and home. The family resides in Denver. Delaney Laurada on Jan. 31, 2001 to David and Laurada Boehl Edwards, ’78. She joins twin sisters Landon and Riley. The family lives in Grafton, WI.
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Thomas Joseph on May 24, 2001 to Thomas and Charlotte Liioi Hartzell, ’84. He joins big sisters Katie, 8, and Susan, 5. The family lives in Grosse Pointe Woods. Harrison MacDonald on April 10, 2001 to Harley and Shelagh Smith Luplow, ’84. He joins big brother Harley Jr., 5, and big sister Serena, 2. Shelagh is an interior designer for Patricia Wood & Co., and Harley is a financial advisor for Boyne Resorts USA. The family lives in Harbor Springs. Darius Akeakamai on Dec. 28, 2000 to Tom and Vicki Arii Soo Hoo, ’84. He joins big brother Caleb, 2. The family lives in Haiku, HI, and can be reached by e-mail at: tvsoohoo@hotmail.com.
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In “Bravo to Britons,” our intent is to highlight the noteworthy, the unusual and the entertaining. We welcome submissions from all quarters. The only requirement is that an Albion alumnus/alumna must be involved in the story. Send your nominations, clearly marked for “Bravo to Britons” to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. If an item is not received by the deadline for one issue, it will be held for possible inclusion in the next. The editor reserves the right to determine which submissions are selected for publication. Kirk Johnson, ’92, executive director of Friends of Allegheny Wilderness in Pennsylvania, was the prime mover behind the installation last August of an historical marker honoring Howard Zahniser, one of the strongest advocates of the National Wilderness Preservation System Act of 1964. An article in the Pittsburgh PostGazette recognized Zahniser’s work this way: “As one of the tall timbers in a national conservation movement that was just budding half a century ago, Zahniser was an early proponent of the ethic that without untrammeled wilderness, mankind would be materially and spiritually impoverished. “He also believed that legislation to ensure permanent wilderness protection was a necessity, so its preservation would not be subject to whim, political expediency or greed. “Patiently, over eight years and 66 drafts, he forged a document and a consensus so strong that the Wilderness Act remains virtually unchanged today, 37 years after it was passed, 373-1, by the U.S. House of Representatives.” Also present for the dedication of the historical marker was Walt Pomeroy, ’70, executive director of the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, headquartered in Harrisburg. The historical marker, located near Tionesta, Pa., is just one of several projects Johnson has initiated to increase awareness of the need for protected wilderness areas in this region of the Allegheny Mountains. Johnson says the Forest Service will revise its management plan for the region over the next couple of years, and he is proposing that a 4,100acre tract of old growth forest be added as wilderness. (Contact Johnson at alleghenyfriends@earthlink.net or www.pawild.org for more information.)
Caroline Sophia on March 15, 2001 to Kellee and John Howey, ’86. She joins big sister Anna, 2. Proud relatives include David, ’93, and Sarah Howey Thewes, ’94. The family resides in Trenton. Jennifer Lee on June 14, 2001 to Luke and Laura Counterman Huelskamp, ’86. Jennifer joins big sister Tess, 6, and big brother Henry, 3. Alumni relatives include aunt Suzanne Counterman Wright, ’85, and uncle David Caffo, ’86. The family lives in Lansing and can be reached by e-mail at: laura.huelskamp@ht.msu.edu. Kenneth Stiles on Dec. 20, 2000 to Griffin Derryberry and Katherine Stiles, ’86. The family lives in Palo Alto, CA. Sophie Jean on March 23, 2001 to Jeffrey and Karolyn Johnson Henry, ’87. She joins big sister Kate. Kary started her own busines services firm and has both corporate and private clients. The family lives in Deerfield, IL, and can be reached by e-mail at: kjhenry@mw.sisna.com. Dylan Tyler on Feb. 13, 2001 to Todd and Lisa Kalember Peverall, ’87. The family resides in Raleigh, NC, and can be reached by e-mail at: lisapeverall@hotmail.com. Benjamin Kyle on March 4, 2001 to Tim and Laurel Doolittle-Vuglar, ’88. Benjamin joins sister Mikaela, 4. The family lives in Island Lake, IL, and can be reached by e-mail at: micky30@attglobal.net. Jack Henry on May 31, 2001 to Susan and Stuart Forsyth, ’88. The family lives in Flushing. Kaylee Lucille on March 27, 2001 to Dennis and Cinthia Larkin Kazee, ’88. She joins big brother Zachary, 3. The family lives in Sacramento, CA, where Cindy and Dennis own and operate a telecommunication contract engineering firm.. Helena Paris on May 2, 2001 to Demetra Aposporos and Mark Abbott, ’89. Helena and her parents are on a yearlong research trip to Russia as well as visiting relatives in Greece. The family lives in Washington, DC. Daniel David on June 16, 2001 to David and Bonnie Harris Bem, ’89. He joins big sister Sarah, 2. Proud aunts and uncles include Eric, ’93, and Roberta Stumpf Harris, ’93, and Keith and Amy Harris Watson, ’90. The Bem family lives in Royal Oak, and would love to hear from classmates at: dbbem@yahoo.com. Griffin Ainsworth on Feb. 27, 2001 to Jeff and Betsy Vance Foster, ’89. He joins brother Spencer, and sister Morgan. The family lives in Arlington, VA. Madeline Grace on Jan. 26, 2001 to Gregory and Marie Hammond Law, ’89. The family lives in Telluride, CO. Karina Wilhelmina on Sept. 3, 2001 to Alexia and Oktavijan Minanov, ’89.
Shutterbugs, take note . . . The Department of Art and Art History is looking for additional 35mm cameras to loan to students in photography classes. Cameras should be in good working condition and must have full capabilities for manual settings (shutter speed and aperture). If you would like to donate a camera for this purpose, please send it to: Department of Art and Art History, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224.
She joins brother Alexander, 3. Oktavijan is a cardiothoracic surgeon, and Alexia is a pediatrician. The family lives in New York City. Pierce Erskine on June 13, 2001 to Christina and Matthew Terry, ’89. Pierce joins his brother Parker, 1. The family lives in Charlotte, NC, and can be reached by e-mail at: matthew.terry@firstunion.com. Benjamin Leibov and Emma Bailey on July 16, 2001 to Lisa and Morris Arvoy, ’90. Moe is director of media relations at Albion College. The family lives in Marshall. Emily Madelyn Marie on April 3, 2001 to James and Donna Potchynok Finn, ’90. She joins brother Nicholas, 5, and sister Sarah, 3. The family lives in Shelby Township. Jessica Lynn on Feb. 26, 2001 to John and Meredith Mitchell Gornto, ’90. She was welcomed by big brother Mitchell and big sister Lauren. The Gorntos live in Tampa, FL, where Meredith is a stay-at-home mom. Meredith can be reached by e-mail at: mer0224@aol.com. Elizabeth Jane on July 9, 2001 to Michael and Kay Courter Behm, ’91. Ellie joins big brother, Jack, 2. The family resides in Flint. Jackson Richard on April 24, 2001 to Robert, ’93, and Kristin Kontz Cooney, ’91. Rob and Kris are both engineers at Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn. The family lives in Canton, and can be reached by e-mail at: rjcooney@peoplepc.com. Alexander Patrick on Feb. 17, 2001 to Patrick and Krista Miller Farris, ’91. Proud godmother is Jennifer Miller Hill, ’89. Krista can be heard reporting the news on WINK FM and AM 1400 WINC. She also teaches a variety of fitness classes. The Farris family lives in Winchester, VA. Derrick Hunter on March 10, 2001 to Ron and Lauri Glass Fetz, ’91. He joins big sister Danielle. Lauri is a project manager with EDS in Troy. The family lives in Shelby Township and can be reached by e-mail at: lr_fetz@hotmail.com.
Payton James on Oct.11, 2000 to Todd and Beverly Lucas Propst, ’91. Beverly is an attorney practicing school law at the law firm of Mickes, Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan and Jackstadt, PC in Chesterfield, MO. The family lives in O’Fallon, IL. Beverly would like to hear from classmates and can be reached by e-mail at: bevpropst@yahoo.com. Morgan Elizabeth on Jan. 13, 01 to Kyle and Lisa Williams Smith, ’91. The family lives in Wyoming. Lillian Joy on March 21, 2001 to Kenneth and Susan Magnuson Beech, ’92. Her uncle and godfather is Brian Bailey, ’84. The family lives in Cleveland, OH. Caleb Lido, on Aug. 12, 2001 to Aaron Geister and Sheila “Molly” Bucci, ’92. Caleb joins twin siblings Jacob and Natalie. Molly is a general practice attorney with the law firm of McGovern and Bucci, PC in Richmond. The family lives in Macomb Township and can be reached by e-mail at: vucci@massnet1.net. Ryan James on March 22, 2001 to James, ’93, and Nichole Scott Gallagher, ’92. Proud relatives include Jeffrey Scott, ’85, Judson Scott, ’86, Jason Scott, ’89, and Joy Rifenberg Scott, ’90. The family lives in Plymouth. John “Jack” Patrick on April 12, 2001 to Ryan and Claire Skoski Roudebush, ’92. Jack joins big sisters Olivia, 4, Grace, 1, and godmother Jennifer Storr, ’92. The family lives in Indianapolis, IN, and can be reached by e-mail at: claire919@hotmail.com. Elijah Benjamin on April 26, 2001 to Matthew and Caroline Ducharme Engelbert, ’93. Eli joins his twin sisters, Ariel and Zoey, 2. The family lives in Ann Arbor. Elaina Marie on Nov. 21, 2000 to Andrew, ’93, and Amy Watts Karpenko, ’95. Andrew is an otolaryngology resident at the Detroit Medical Center, and Amy is a dentist in Lincoln Park. They would love to hear from friends and can be reached by e-mail at: karpenko@ameritech.net.