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Baby Britons Olivia Jade Liu Foley, born April 18, 1997, was adopted on June 15, 1998 by Steve and Janice Hook Foley, ’76. Steve and Janice welcome any questions on adoption from China. They reside in Tallahassee, FL, and can be reached at 850/893-3750. McKenna Crawford on Sept. 9, 1997 to Kheri and Tom Schaar, ’76. She joins Kellen, 14, and Piper, 6. Tom is an emergency physician in Ft. Myers. The family resides in Ft. Myers, FL. Seth Gorham Reeves on Nov. 30, 1997 to Tom and Jill Azadian Herendeen, ’77. He joins brother Charles, 1, and sisters, Mary, 5, and Sarah, 7. The family resides in Plymouth, MA. Audrey Anna on Sept. 28, 1998 to David, ’78, and Ann Batdorf-barnes, ’80. She joins brother Christopher David. Proud Albion uncle is Tim Batdorf, ’91. The family resides in East Lansing. Scott Westley on July 22, 1998 to Harry and Claire Bartlebaugh Newman, ’79. He joins Shaw Ann, 2. The family resides in Northport, NY. Jacob Singer on April 26, 1998 to Robert and Ellen Ferguson Keleman, ’80. Proud grandparents are Joyce and William Ferguson, ’52, and aunt Joanne Ferguson Szeparowycz, ’89. Jacob joins brother Sam, 3. The family lives in Manhattan. Valerie Ann on Oct. 31, 1998 to Michele and Michael Darger, ’82. She joins Luke, 6, and Ella, 4. Michael works as an economic development coordinator for Sherburne County, MN. Michael’s favorite project this year was the construction of a 40-family community garden. The family resides in Minneapolis. Claire Marie on July 13, 1998 to Bruce and Nancy Brown Fathers, ’82. Nancy is a stay-at- home mom. The family resides in Rolling Meadows, IL. Andrew Blake on Dec. 2, 1998 to Mark and Priscilla Westphal Richardson, ’82. He joins sisters Jennifer and Sarah. The family resides in Duxbury, MA. Gregory Andrew on Oct. 1, 1998 to Tim and Heidi Willard Taylor, ’82. Gregory joins brother Matt, 5. The family resides on Lake Vourheis in Orion Township and can be reached at 248/393-3366. Elizabeth Rose on May 27, 1997 to Robert, ’84, and Amy Ewing DeVries, ’83. She joins sisters Stephanie Margaret, 6, and Julia Diann, 8. Bob is vice president of theme park brand management and special events for Walt Disney Attractions. The family resides in Orlando, FL. Alexa Anne on Dec. 16, 1998 to Stephen and Elise Guidobono Guidos, ’83. Alexa joins her three big brothers: Stephen, 9, Nicholas, 7, and Bennett, 5. Elise is a stay-at-home mom. The family resides in West Bloomfield.
Stephanie Marie on Feb. 6, 1998 to Dan and Beth Wingard Kirby, ’83. She joins big brother Curtis, 3. The family resides in Virginia Beach, VA. Danielle Ryann on Oct. 3, 1998 to Carrie and Mark Priest, ’83. She joins big brother Connor, 3. Albion family members are grandparents Donald, ’58, and Marjory Burden Priest, ’57, and aunt Julie Priest Skelton, ’80. Greatgrandparents are Howard, ’22, and Sylvia James Burden, ’25. The family resides in Suttons Bay. Samuel Mark and Iain George-Mark on Oct. 28, 1998 to Mark and Amy Cain Sares, ’83. They join brother Daniel, 3, and sister Zoe, 3. The family resides in Denver, CO. Amy can be reached via email at: Cairocafe@aol.com. Mary Harris on Dec. 23, 1998 to Badger, ’85, and Julie Jessen Beall, ’86. She joins big brother Bob, 3. The family resides in Midland. Samantha Grace on Sept. 23, 1998 to Jim and Debra Frey Fadool, both ’85. Sammy joins big brothers, J. Calvin, 9, and Andy Bob, 5. Proud relatives include Robert Frey, ’53, Elizabeth Lewis Frey, ’55, and John Fadool, ’82. Debi and Jim are faculty members at Auburn University. The family resides in Auburn, AL. Julia in November 1998 to Jackie and Ed Ortiz, ’85. Julia is their second child. Ed continues to practice anesthesiology in Toledo, OH, and would like to hear from Albion friends. The family resides in Toledo. Olivia Joy on Nov. 11, 1998 to Karla and Gordon Rohrbacher, ’85. She joins sister Sarah Ruth, 6. The family resides in Wayland and would love to hear from any alumni in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Rachel Kay on Nov. 13, 1998 to Julie and Rick Worden, ’85. She has an older brother Nicholas, 4. The family lives in Bellevue, WA, and can be reached by e-mail at: Wordenri@msn.com. Emily Margaret on Oct. 6, 1998 to Leigh and Jerry Moran, ’86. She joins big sisters Katie, 6, and Sara, 2. They reside in Charlotte, NC. Olivia Adel on Oct. 29, 1998 to Lynn and Christopher Roty, ’86. They reside at 7404 Wolf Pen Woods Court, Prospect, KY 40059. Eric Anthony on Dec. 30, 1997 to Chris and Diane Stein Fischer, ’87. He joins Karl, 3. Diane is an assistant vice president of Standard Federal Bank, managing the Lake Orion Office. Proud grandparents include Carole Mack Fischer, ’55. The family resides in Metamora. Ani Sophia on July 27, 1998 to Dimitrios and Claudia Harootunian Karagianis, ’87. She joins big brother Patrick, 6. Claudia is a stay-at-home mom but plans to join Dimitrios in his real estate business. The family resides in Downers Grove, IL.
Ryker Howard on Sept. 22, 1998 to Andrew and Jennifer Sullivan Youngs, both ’87. He joins big brother Cooper, 3. Proud aunts and uncles include Mark and Cindy Frable Sullivan, both ’82, and Ginny Sullivan VanBlaricom, ’83. The family resides in Parker, CO. James Bowen on Oct. 27, 1998 to Anthony and Kathryn Walsh Cady, ’88. Kathryn is a managing editor of Soap Opera Weekly, and Anthony has his own fine art book business. The family resides in New York, NY. Brady Elias on Nov. 29, 1998 to Michael and Lori Lemanski Casper, ’88. Proud alumni uncles include Jeff Lemanski, ’83, and Greg Lemanski, ’84. The Caspers reside in Avon Lake, OH. Burr Vincent on Feb. 12, 1998 to AnneMarie Bartlett Awrey, ’89. The Awreys reside in Traverse City. Katherine Elizabeth on Dec. 3, 1998 to John, ’88, and Katie Lymon Mundell, ’91. Lily joins big sister Caroline. The Mundells reside in East Grand Rapids. Frances Reising on Jan. 7. 1999 to Robert, ’91, and Emily Johnston Dube, ’89. She joins big brother William, 4. The family resides in Birmingham. Morgan Elizabeth on Oct. 18, 1998 to Jeff and Betsy Vance Foster, ’89. She joins big brother Spencer, 2. Jeff owns a construction company, and Betsy is a stay-at-home mom. The family resides in Arlington, VA. Jordan Kay on Oct. 5, 1998 to Andrea and John Fuelling, ’89. She joins sisters Madison and Megan. Proud Albion aunt is Katie Fuelling, ’02. The family resides in Western Springs, IL. Lillian Mae on July 9, 1998, to Jill and Thomas Grant, ’89. Lilli is welcomed into the family by aunts Julie Grant, ’88, and Elizabeth Grant Farrar, ’90, and uncle Kitt Farrar, ’90. Her grandmother is Vicki Grant, political science/honors department secretary at Albion College. The family resides in Homer. Anna Louise on July 19, 1998 to Tom and Cindy Cilimburg Medema, ’89. Anna joins her brother David, and the family resides in Streetsboro, OH. Cindy can be reached by e-mail at: tcdmed@gateway.net. Meredith Caroline on July 24, 1998 to H. Kelley and M. Kathleen Manning Riley, ’89. She joins big brother Samuel Kenneth, 2. Kathleen and Kelley are both practicing general pediatrics in the Grand Rapids area. The family lives in East Grand Rapids. Casey Kai on Nov. 24, 1998 to Scott and Laura Pitt Cooper, ’90. Proud uncle is Albion College accounting manager, Tom Pitt, ’88. The family resides in Seattle, WA. Cameron James on Dec. 3, 1998 to Ron, ’90, and Darci Dakin Face, ’95. The family resides in Albion.
Lauren Emily on Nov. 23, 1998 to John and Meredith Mitchell Gornto, ’90. Lauren is welcomed by brother Mitchell. Both John and Meredith are human resources managers. The Gorntos reside in Richmond, VA. John Howard on Nov. 19, 1998 to John and Sarah Jenson Hensien, ’90. Proud grandmother is Marcia Grimes Spencer, ’58. The family resides in Berkley. Benjamin Heath on Dec. 9, 1998 to Lauren and Brad Keller, ’90. Ben joins big sister Erin, 3. Proud relatives include grandparents Ron, ’58, and Pat Reppert Keller, ’59, uncle Brent Keller, ’92, and aunt Adrienne Auker Keller, ’93. Brad was recently promoted to branch director of Bethany Christian Services of Van Buren County. He supervises a staff of 25 people providing services in foster care, adoption and counseling for families and children. The family resides in Kalamazoo.
Nathan Victor on Nov. 10, 1998 to Vincent and Michelle Lancaster Giordano, ’91. The family lives at 46 Boot Pond Rd., Plymouth MA 02360. Matthew Egan on Nov. 17, 1998 to Michael and Christine Hysell Heron, ’91. He joins big sister Danielle, 1. The family resides in Swartz Creek. Celia Jean on Oct. 3, 1998 to Scott and Connie Wright Mendoza, ’91. The family resides in Ann Arbor. Molly Barbara on Sept. 27, 1998 to John and Amy Schreur Wiener, ’91. Alumni relatives include grandparents Jeff, ’69, and Susie Soderquist Schreur, ’71, aunt Carrie Schreur, ’97, and uncle Peter Vasiu, ’91. The family resides in Grand Rapids. Andrew Hans on Nov. 18, 1998 to Peter and Ellen Crane Freigang, ’92. He is the first grandson of William Crane, ’62. The family resides in Saginaw.
Lindsey Jane on Oct. 26, 1998 to Kyle Mutz, ’90, and Laura Brown-Mutz, ’91. The Mutz family lives in Pleasant Ridge.
Madison Anna on Aug. 17, 1998 to Daymond and Tricia Kubacki Grifka, both ’92. The family resides in Rogers City and can be reached by e-mail at tgrifka@freeway.net.
Grayson Russell on Jan. 18, 1999 to Dan, ’90, and Tracy Moses Obey, ’92. Dan is the head athletic trainer at Albion College. The family resides in Battle Creek.
Trevor Joseph on Dec. 6, 1998 to Michael and Jill Douglas Olshefke, ’92. He joins big sister Allison Juliana, 2. The family resides in Gurnee, IL.
Callahan David and Duncan Patrick in January 1998 to Hugh and Deborah Vacca O’Brien, ’90. Deborah was employed for seven years as a formulation chemist of automotive topcoats. She now works full-time at home and lives in Chardon, OH, with her family. Kendall Kathleen on Feb. 16, 1998 to David, ’90, and Liz Sanford Quinn, ’91. Liz is employed at Old Kent Bank Financial Corp. The family resides in Grand Rapids. Alexander James on June 6, 1998 to Keith and Amy Harris Watson, ’90. He joins sister Rebekah, 2. Proud aunts and uncles include Dave and Bonnie Harris Bem, ’89, and Eric and Bobbie Stumpf Harris, both ’93. The family resides in Camp Pendleton, CA. Andrew Stephen on July 30, 1998 to Darin and Beth Ann Leeman Anderson, ’91. The family resides in Eldridge, IA. Jenna Renae on Dec. 3, 1998 to Jeff and Stephanie Pirich Erickson, ’91. She joins big brother Jack, 2. Jeff has been employed as a landscape architect by Katerberg-Verhage in Grand Rapids for four years. Stephanie works part-time as an inside sales account manager for Haviland Products. The family resides at 757 Bristol Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, 49504. Joseph David on Dec. 22, 1998 to Elizabeth and Michael Gildner, ’91. He joins brothers Daniel, Jonathan and Thomas. The family resides in Lapeer.
Luke Chapin on Sept. 2, 1998 to Mark and Amy O’Dell Wilson, ’92. Over the past two years, they have been working in the field of alcohol and substance abuse prevention. They have designed an adventure program that uses rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, backpacking and cross-country skiing as vehicles that challenge teens to stay drug-free. Their new home address is: HC1 Box 50, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108; telephone 518/548-2443. Ariel Rhiannon and Zoey Rebecca on Oct. 16, 1998 to Matthew and Caroline Ducharme Engelbert, ’93. Carrie works at home doing freelance legal research and writing. The family resides in Ann Arbor. Ashlee Maree on Dec. 8, 1998 to Stephanie Lee Reed, ’93. The family lives in Troy and would love to hear from old friends. Kayla on Dec. 20, 1998 to Aaron, ’92, and Lynne Porter Yaverski, ’93. Aaron is working at IBM in New York. Lynne works for the Dutchess County school system doing physical therapy with handicapped children. The family resides in Poughkeepsie, NY. Maya Elizabeth on Sept. 3, 1998 to Amy and Brodie Burris, ’95. She joins big brother Tobin David, 2. Brodie graduated with an M.S. from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA. He is practicing acupuncture and herbology in Ann Arbor at the Barefoot Doctors Brigade. The family resides in Ann Arbor.