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88 Jennifer Fedor de Laurentiis, ’88, Esq., is an attorney with Harris, Ellsworth and Lev in Washington, D.C. She received her J.D. from the American University’s College of Law in 1992. She would love to hear from her Albion friends. Jennifer resides in Alexandria, VA. Stuart A. Forsyth, ’88, is the senior vice president for Republic Bank in Flint. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Detroit in 1994. He and his wife Susan had their first child, Joanna Nicole, on Oct. 21, 1996. Ken Groves, ’88, and his wife, Amy Fender, have recently taken over the practice of a retiring dentist in Frankenmuth. A 1992 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ken is a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and has been a member of the Academy of General Dentistry since 1992. Amy is also a dentist. The couple were married in June 1996. Scott A. Ogg, ’88, received his Ph.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1995. He is currently working as a research fellow at the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital and in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. He resides in Boston. Kenneth G. Overholser, ’88, began working for Franklin Mortgage as a mortgage consultant in January. He and his wife Cheryl have two children, Nathan, 4, and Jessica, 1. The family resides in Allegan. Maria J. Randazzo, ’88, is serving as a comptroller for Randazzo’s Fruit Markets. She is busy planning her August wedding to Mark L. Purchiaroni. Maria resides in Clinton Township. Steve Schomer, ’88, was named plant manager of the Deco-Trim Division of LDM Technologies, Inc., an Auburn Hills-based supplier to the automobile industry. Steve has also taken on all profit/loss responsibilities for a sister division located in Fowlerville. He and his wife Denice reside in Troy with their two sons, Douglas, 3, and Brandon, 1. David R. Sibilsky, ’88, graduated in May from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University with an M.B.A. He will spend the summer traveling Egypt and Europe and will then work as a strategy consultant with Andersen Consulting in Atlanta. He currently resides in Durham, NC. Bartev J. Vartanian, ’88, graduated with his Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford University in 1995. He received his M.S. in applied physics from the same school in 1990. Since November 1995, Bartev has been employed by Group One and is currently trading equity options on the floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange. On July 8, 1995, he married Hilda Siyahian. Albion alumni in attendance included
Arpi Vartanian, ’87, and Tom Dempster, ’88. The couple are now resides in Redwood City, CA.
89 Jamie K. Bolio, ’89, is working as a character key in clean-up animation for Walt Disney Feature Films. Her art work appears in Disney’s Hercules and has appeared in past projects like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pocahantas and The Lion King. Jamie is also pursuing her master’s degree in clinical psychology, M.F.C.C., at Pepperdine University. She encourages friends to write c/o Disney Feature Animation, 2100 Riverside Dr., FAB, Burbank, CA 91506-4947. Mary Catherine Buday, ’89, was recently promoted to executive associate, teacher outreach, for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. In that role, she is developing and coordinating a program for national board certified teachers. Mary has also completed her M.A. in curriculum and instruction at the University of Detroit-Mercy this spring. Her husband, Steve Tupper, ’89, continues to work as a contract administrator at EDS and is attending Wayne State University Law School in the evenings. The couple lives in Berkley. ➢ Joanne Ferguson Cosenza, ’89, has recently been promoted to systems and procedures analyst with IBM where she has been employed for eight years. She continues to reside in Armonk, NY. Joanne may be contacted via e-mail: jcosenza@vnet.ibm.com. Lisa Davis, ’89, has been named by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as one of the 135 teachers nationwide to receive national board certification. She has served as a fourth grade teacher at Westorchard Elementary School in Chappagua, NY for seven years. She received her master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education in 1991. She asks, “Sarah Leak, ’91, where are you? Please write!” Lisa lives in Elmsford, NY. ➢ Melanie Holmes DeWitt, ’89, has accepted employment, along with her husband, as an ESL coordinator for a private school in Rio de Janeiro. Melanie’s e-mail address is bwdewitt@ouray.cudenver.edu. Sandra Veramay Jones, ’89, is a research associate at the University of Michigan’s Diabetes Research and Training Center. She received her M.S. in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology from Northwestern University in 1991. Music remains an important part of her life as she continues to play the viola, sing and is now directing a newly formed sacred dance group at her church. She and her husband Gregory reside in Ann Arbor. Lynne A. March, ’89, is in a private prosthodontics practice in Kansas City, MO. She received her D.D.S. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Dentistry in 1993 and her certification in prosthodontics in 1993. She wishes her sister Meredith, ’97, best wishes and congratulations on her recent graduation from Albion College. John M. Sachs, ’89, is working as a financial consultant to the World Bank in Washington, DC. Focusing on cofinancing large scale energy and infrastructure projects with the private sector, John divides his time between Washington, D.C., and Asia. Prior to joining the World Bank, John worked for Ford Motor Co. He completed his M.B.A. in finance from Vanderbilt University. Tim Schmitz, ’89, has been named director of information technology service for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau. In this new position, Tim will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and upgrading the bureau’s information system. He received his M.B.A. in finance from Wayne State University in 1995. He and his wife Amal had their second son in February. They reside in Troy. Stephen L. Tupper, ’89, passed his CFM (certification in financial management) exam during the program’s pilot earlier this year. He anticipates graduation from Wayne State University Law School in 1998. Stephen earned his M.B.A. in finance from Western Michigan University in 1993. He and his wife, Mary Catherine Buday, ’89, reside in Berkley.
Marathon April 21, 1997. They both finished with their 2nd best times. Laurie received her M.S. in physical therapy from the Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences in 1992 and is a physical therapist. Andy is a physiatrist. After living in Minnesota, Hawaii, New Hampshire and most recently in Las Vegas, NV, the couple relocated in June to Asheville, TN. They hope not to move for a long time! Nelson D. Cary, ’90, is an attorney specializing in labor and employment law with the firm of Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather and Geraldson. His wife, Stephanie Hatton Cary, ’90, is enjoying staying home with their son Alexander, 2. They are anxiously awaiting the birth of their second child. The couple would love to hear from friends and Kappa Delta sisters. They reside at 3902 Maximilian Court, Fairfax, VA 22033-2736. Jeffrey DeWeerd, ’90, is now serving as an emergency medicine resident at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He received his D.O. from Michigan State University in 1997. He and his wife Karen love Grand Rapids and are planning on staying there throughout Jeff’s residency. They have two children Scott, 4, and Courtney, 2, and are expecting their third child in July. They would love to hear from classmates and friends at 1448 Hall Street SE, Grand Rapids, 49506-3965.
Melissa F. Grinstead, ’90, is teaching English 101 and 102 at Troy State University in Montgomery, AL, where she received her M.A.T. in June. She resides in Montgomery. Elizabeth L. Jensen, ’90, received her J.D. from Loyola University in Chicago in 1993. She serves as assistant states attorney for the Peoria County States Attorney Office in Peoria, IL. She and David Wentworth, ’89, plan to marry in Chicago in June 1998. She resides in Peoria. Scott A. Lukas, ’90, is a full-time instructor in anthropology and sociology at Valparaiso University. He is finishing his Ph.D. in anthropology at Rice University. He resides in Valparaiso, IN. Jennifer E. Marcelli, ’90, is teaching high school English at Henry Ford High School with the Utica Community School system. She also coaches the debate team. Jennifer received her M.A. in education from the National Louis University in 1993. Patricia L. Matusik, ’90, is a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Land Management. She works at the National Aquatic Monitoring Center in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Utah State University. Patricia received her M.S. in wildlife science from New Mexico State
David L. Wentworth II, ’89, recently joined the law firm of Howard and Howard in Peoria, IL. He received his J.D. from the University of Detroit Law School in 1993. David specializes in commercial litigation. He is a member of the Peoria County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association and the Abraham Lincoln Chapter of the American Inns of Court. He resides in Peoria.
90 Kimberly F. Almeida, ’90, recently relocated to San Antonio, TX, where she is seeking employment in community development. She will earn her M.A. in Latin American studies and sociology from the University of Florida in 1998. Kimberly would love to know if any of her Albion pals live nearby. Her address is 14001 Oak Meadows, #2213, Universal City, TX 78148-2503. Philip Brawer, ’90, is the president of Alpha Promotional Products, Inc. in Kalamazoo. He encourages Albion friends and classmates to call him at 888/344-3414. He resides in Kalamazoo. Michelle McCaffrey Bresser, ’90, is a part-time account representative for McNich-Demehy Agency, Inc., in Troy. She and her husband have two children, Kelsey, 3, and Patrick, 2, and are expecting their third child in October. Laurie E. Canonaco-Rudins, ’90, and her husband Andy ran in the Boston
Wearing your heart on your sleeve (or bumper, as the case may be) Steve Tupper, ’89, came up with this creative way to show his Albion pride, and he recommended Io Triumphe run a photo feature in a future issue on all the different Albion/Britons vanity license plates adorning alumni automobiles. We thought it was a good suggestion, so we are now inviting all alumni to submit photos of vanity plates promoting their Albion connection. We’d especially like to see entries from outside Michigan. Please send a good-quality color print with a close-up view of your license plate, along with your name, class year and mailing address, no later than Aug. 31, 1997 to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. In case you were wondering, Tupper’s license plate bears an abbreviated version of “Go, Albion, go!”