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Weddings Rosa Trombley, ’00, to Timothy Hough on June 26, 2009 in Mount Clemens. Rosa is a social studies teacher at L’Anse Creuse North High School in Macomb. Timothy is attending Baker College and is a supervisory aide at L’Anse Creuse North High School. The couple lives in Clinton Township. (See accompanying photo.) Lynsey Kluever, ’01, to Carlos Romo on July 14, 2008 in Texas. Barbara Grabas, ’03, was in attendance. Lynsey is pursuing a Ph.D. in interpersonal communication at the University of Texas. Carlos is an attorney. The couple lives in Austin, TX. Lauren Rapinchuk, ’02, to David Nordenberg on July 27, 2008 in Joliet, IL. (See accompanying photo.) Joshua Cecil, ’03, to Leah on June 13, 2009. Joshua is the assistant prosecuting attorney for Tuscola County. The couple lives in Lake Orion. Angela Anagnost, ’04, to Brad Repke, ’04, on July 5, 2008. The couple lives in Rockford. (See accompanying photo.) Terrah Beurer, ’04, to Andrew Opferman, ’04, on Aug. 2, 2008 in Ann Arbor. Terrah is an underwriter for JPMorgan Chase in Detroit. Andrew works for Children’s Protective Services for the state of Michigan. The couple lives in Berkley. (See accompanying photo.) Kathryn Tornga, ’06, to Peter Grostic, ’06, on June 20, 2009 in Grand Rapids. Albion alumni in the wedding party included best man Ryan Portenga, ’05, groomsman Phil Andrus, ’05, ushers Matt Barry, ’06, and Bob Buszek, ’06, matron of honor Emily Stocker McAbier, ’07, and bridesmaids Emily Gundersen, ’08, and Amy Esh Renouf, ’06. The couple lives in Kentwood. (See accompanying photo.) Tamar Vescoso, ’06, to Andrew Lake, ’06, on June 14, 2008 in Jackson. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Katherine Dixon, ’06, Sara West, ’06, Christine Spliedt Reilly,
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’06, Nate Reimers, ’07, Jake Lake, ’08, and Don Vescoso, ’04. Andrew is a network software engineer for Internet2 in Ann Arbor. Tamar is finishing her M.D. degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. (See accompanying photo.)
Baby Britons Caroline Mae on Jan. 12, 2009 to Eric Zeek and Rebecca “Becky” Bixby, ’89. Becky is on the research faculty for the University of New Mexico. The family lives in Albuquerque, NM. Alexis and Addison on March 17, 2009, to Chris and Melissa McCoy Baker, ’91. The twins join siblings Allie, 6, and Andrew, 4. Chris owns and operates car dealerships in the West Michigan area. Melissa is a stay-at-home mom. They live in Norton Shores. Alyssa Marie on May 31, 2009 to Eric and Andrea Chambers Klooster, ’91. She joins big brothers Ryan, 8, and Jeremy, 5. The family lives in Ann Arbor and can be reached via e-mail at: andrea_klooster@yahoo.com. Drew on June 24, 2009 to Andrew, ’94, and Martha Huckle Bowman, ’98. She joins big sister Mckenzie, 2. Andrew works for Graham Real Estate. Martha is a stay-at-home mom. The family lives in Harbor Springs and can be reached via e-mail at: mhuckle@charter.net. Gavin Timothy on July 14, 2009 to Timothy and Lori Hawkins Hachenski, ’96. He joins big sisters Madelyn, 3, and Amelia, 1. Lori is a vaccine sales specialist on a job share with Merck. She is also a representative for Barefoot Books. The Hachenskis live in Riverview and can be reached via e-mail at: loriandtim@wowway.com.
in Hoschton, GA, and can be reached via e-mail at: maddenzmail@comcast.net. Russell Joseph on Jan. 23, 2009 to Jeff and Kelly Sexton Bolen, ’97. Kelly is an elementary curriculum specialist for Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The family lives in Richmond. Emily Joan on June 7, 2009 to Paul, ’99, and Kristen Raphael Farrar, ’98. She joins big sister Lauren, 3. Proud relatives include grandfather Charles Raphael, ’68, Ann Farrar Ross, ’82, and Don and Maureen Farrar Huldin, both ’86. The family lives in Troy. Lina Sophia on May 18, 2009 to Sylvia and Marcus LaPratt, ’98. Proud relatives include uncles Brad LaPratt, ’94, and Adam LaPratt, ’96, and cousins Dory Lerew, ’02, Annie Lerew, ’04, Will Forgrave, ’09, and John Forgrave, ’11. The family lives in Dearborn. Cameron William on April 18, 2009 to Matt and Monika Reiter Miller, ’98. Proud aunt is Lisa Reiter, ’00. Monika teaches art at Northville High School. They live in Canton. Lilah Evelyn on Nov. 17, 2008 to Dale and Stephanie Beebe Rife, ’98. Proud aunt and godmother is Lisa Beebe Machesky, ’92. The family lives in South Lyon. Sophia Alexandra on Feb. 27, 2009 to Lauren and Robert Smith, ’98. Lauren works for Vincenti Management Services in Novi, and Robert is an attorney with Clark Hill PLC. The Smiths live in Birmingham. Samantha Reese on June 1, 2009 to Toni and Darrin Matteson, ’99. Darrin is an inventory management associate with Navistar Inc. The family lives in Aurora, IL.
Jack Henry on March 25, 2009 to Ryan Thomas and Anne Jarrad, ’96. Anne is the director of development at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati, OH.
Vivienne May on May 9, 2009 to John, ’99, and Laura Scozzari VanGemert, ’01. John is an attorney with Roosen, Varchetti and Olivier in Clinton Township. Laura is a teacher with Bloomfield Hills Public Schools. They live in Royal Oak.
Grace Anne on May 27, 2009 to Rob and Carrie Railing Madden, ’96. She joins big brother Joel, 2. The family lives
Cecylia Lainie Bird on April 7, 2009 to Jeffrey, ’99, and Valerie Skaleski Weeks, ’01. Jeff works at Royal Oak
Beaumont Hospital as a supervisor of environmental services. Valerie is an ESL teacher for Bloomfield Hills school district. Proud relatives include aunt Katie Sheridan, ’03, and cousin Greg Weeks, ’01. The family lives in Clawson. Ava Marie on May 12, 2009 to Todd, ’00, and Christina Corace Krost, ’02. She joins big sister Madeline Grace, 4. Christina earned her master’s degree in the art of teaching from Marygrove College in August 2009, and teaches at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School in Grosse Pointe Farms. The family lives in Sterling Heights. Adrienne May on June 7, 2009 to James and Julie Law Mitchell, both ’01. She joins big sister Molly, 2. The family lives in DeWitt. Ian Hugo on Dec. 30, 2008 to Joe, ’01, and Emily Dobbins Verbeke, ’03. Joe earned his master’s degree in music education from the University of Michigan in May 2009. Proud relatives include grandparents Bill and Karen Knudson Dobbins, both ’74. The Verbekes live in Allen Park. Tessa Irene on July 6, 2009 to Walt and Kelly Hurley Kozlowski, ’02. Walt is a middle school principal, and Kelly is an emergency room physician. The family lives in Macomb. Paige Amelia on June 10, 2009 to Billy, ’03, and Jennifer Swindlehurst Howland, ’04. Billy is an environmental scientist for AGEISS Inc. at Scott Air Force Base. Jennifer is the senior city planner for O’Fallon, IL. They live in O’Fallon. Leo Isaiah on June 16, 2009 to Levi and Laura Ellers Straight, both ’04. He joins big sister Lila, 4. Levi is a math department chair for the city schools of Baltimore, MD. The family lives in Baltimore and can be reached via e-mail at: lstr8family@yahoo.com. Liam Robert on July 15, 2009 to Daniel, ’06, and Katie Mushroe O’Brien, ’05. Daniel is a research and development scientist at Sigma Aldrich Corp. Katie is a science teacher at Pacific High School. The O’Briens live in St. Louis, MO.