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Carrie A. Gabriel, ’96, is a distributor trainee with the Federal-Mogul Corp. and is planning her August 1997 wedding to Thomas Photsios. Carrie resides in Bloomfield Hills. Melissa Knepple, ’96, states that her health has improved one hundred percent since leaving Albion College. This has allowed her to log nine volunteer hours per week (like a good Albionian!) in her church’s elementary tutoring program and preschool. She recently became a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus this past spring. “She would love to hear from anyone who has the slightest inclination to contact her.” Melissa’s address is 1823 Griswold Drive, Apt. M-11, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Jessica LeDonne, ’96, is a business analyst from Deloitte and Touche Consulting Group, L.L.P. in Detroit. She will be married in August to her old high school sweetheart Jim Johnson. Jennifer J. McLeod, ’96, is moving to Baton Rouge, LA to work for BASF as a production engineer. She received her B.S. in chemical engineering from Michigan Technological University this year. Currently, Jennifer resides in Hartland.
Wesley L. Rigot, ’86, to Connie A. Wolfe on Sept. 7, 1996 in Kalamazoo. Wesley received his D.O. from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1995 and is a physician at Michigan State University/ Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. Connie is a graduate of Ferris State University and serves as a pharmacist at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The couple resides in Kalamazoo. Mary Meade, ’87, to Rolondo Barcenas Luna on Jan. 1, 1997 in Mason. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Susan Meade Drengler, ’75. Mary is the director of Abracadabra Graphics. Rolondo attends the National University of Mexico and is employed in research at National Geographic. The couple resides in San Miguel, GTO, Mexico. Anita M. Pugliesi, ’89, to Christopher J. Nearhood on May 11, 1996, in Grosse Pointe Woods. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Mary Jo Yaklin LeFevre, ’89, Anne Minninger Dailey, ’89, and Betsy Vance Foster, ’89. Other Albion alumni in attendance were Shannon Smythe, ’89, Michael Domzalski, ’88, Laura Baker, ’89, and
William Wentworth, ’68. Anita is an associate attorney at Bellanca, Beattie & DeLisle in Harper Woods. Chris is an owner of American Environmental-West in Westland. They reside in Royal Oak with their black Labrador retriever Chandler.
and Stephen N. Tuohy, ’91. Gordon is a graduate of Denison University and is employed by Thompson Leasing, Inc., in Taylor. Tina is employed by Towne Mortgage Co. in Sterling Heights. The couple reside at 1532 Shore Club Dr., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080.
➢ Jill Bullock, ’91, to David Master on Sept. 7, 1996 in Marquette, MI. Albion alumni in attendance included Katrin Brodhagen Thorson, ’91, Sabrina Smith, ’91, Karin Larson Dee, ’90, and Karen McCoy, ’91. The couple resides in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Dori L. Haan, ’90, to David B. Couvreur on Nov. 30, 1996, in Spring Lake. Albion alumni in the wedding party included David L. Haan, ’58, Debbi Haan, ’99, and Maria Pervolarakis Balcoff, ’90. Other Albion alumni in attendance included Leslie Booth, ’90, Kathy Burke, ’90, and Juliet Mullenmeister, ’90. Dori is employed by Old Kent Financial Corp. as an internal auditor. Dave is employed by First Michigan Bank Corp. as a commercial real estate lender. The couple resides in East Grand Rapids.
Scott Young, ’90, to Shannon Brown on Oct. 12, 1996. Albion alumni in attendance included Susan Jane Grinager Brown, ’59; Dominic Livedoti, ’90; Gordon, ’90, and Laura Swan MacMorran, ’92; Dave, ’91, and Kerry McGehee Bogataj, ’91; and Dennis Adamson, ’90. Scott is an assistant vice president with Bank of America in Chicago. Shannon is a graphic designer with Healthcare COMPARE Corp. in Downers Grove, IL. The couple resides in Downers Grove.
Christine M. Valka, ’90, to Gordon T. Ford, Jr., on Sept. 7, 1996 in Harbor Springs. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Sarah M. JensenHensien, ’90, Stacey A. Lossia-Tuohy, ’90, and Stephanie M. FergusonMaster, ’90. Other Albion alumni in attendance were Dana M. Wurtz, ’90,
Jonathan Addison, ’91, to Lesley Davis, ’92, on June 14, 1997. Jon received his M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1995. Lesley received her M.A. in college student personnel and her M.A. in guidance and counseling from Bowling Green University in 1994. They reside in Marquette, MI.
Weatherly Burkhead, ’91, to Craig S. Verhelst on May 11, 1996. Albion alumni in attendance included Christine Dykgraaf Talattof, ’91, Juliet Mullenmeister, ’90, Kimberlee Heath, ’94, Myriam Tamez, ’91, and Arthur F. Coxford, ’59. Weatherly is the associate pastor of Court Street United Methodist Church. Craig is the assistant controller for Electro-Mechanical Products in Auburn Hills, a subsidiary of Alcoa Fujikura. The couple is sorry they have lost touch with so many friends. “Please call us if you’re in the Flint area.” Their phone number is 810/2395456.
Stephanie Huey, ’95, and Eric Harrison, Dec. 31, 1996. Joining Stephanie Huey (center) at her wedding were these classmates: (from left) Nicole DuPraw, ’95, Courtney Nichols, ’95, Michelle Britton, ’95, and Andrea Dalton, ’95.
Kristen A. Rowell, ’96, is working on her Ph.D. in chemistry at Wayne State University. She resides in Highland. Brett M. Salamin, ’96, recently received his secondary provisional certification in English language and literature from Eastern Michigan. He is a secondary biology teacher, assistant drama coach and forensics coach for Novi High School. His wife, Jessica Stearns Salamin, ’95, is a secondary English teacher. They recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary. The couple lives in Brighton. Rebecca M. Slavin, ’96, has been accepted to Michigan State University’s master’s in counseling program for the fall of 1997. She resides in Saginaw.
Weddings John W. Isgrigg, ’67, to Diane C. Brietzke on March 8, 1997 in Birmingham. John is an attorney with a concentration in estate planning and real estate. Diane is a figure skating instructor and flight attendant. The couple can be reached at 4519 Highland Rd., Waterford 48328, 248/674-1193. ➢ John C. Sherwood, ’72, to Katari K. Brown on June 12, 1996 at the foot of El Salto near Arroyo del Seco, NM. John has served as opinion page editor for the Battle Creek Enquirer since 1990. Katari is a Michigan State University graduate student in psychology and is a teaching assistant for the university’s Psychology Department. John’s son Nathan served as best man. All three are members of The Victorian Villa Production Company, which John serves as artistic director. The couple are living at 120 W. Hanover St., Marshall.
F. Kay Courter, ’91, to Michael J. Behm on Aug. 17, 1996 in Flint. Kay is an attorney employed by the law firm of Winegarden, Shedd, Haley, Lindholm, & Robertson, P.L.C. in Flint. Michael is an attorney employed by the law firm of Pelavin, Powers & Behn, P.C. in Flint.
Jon Husby, ’95, and Alyssa Hall, ’93, Nov. 16, 1996. (front row, left to right) Mekel Sebestyen, ’97, Kelly Sexton, ’97, Chris Flaherty, ’97, Nicole DuPraw, ’95, Steve Ivan, ’96, Josh Trent, ’95, Alan Hall, ’97. (second row) Dave Towne, ’97, George Miller, ’91, Jim Estigoy, ’95, Jerry Johnson, ’93, Jon Husby, Alyssa Hall, Roopham Chowdhury, ’95, Brett Salamin, ’93. (third row) Joe Green, ’97, Megan Royle, ’95, Jeff Ewald, ’92, Missy Robinson Ewald, ’92, Sara Lamb, ’95, Wendy Wilson, ’95, Ernie Gaggos, ’93, Sue Johnston, ’94, Randy Baker, ’93, Julie Ashby, ’93, Jessica Stearns Salamin, ’93, Ginanne Brownell, ’93, Kelly Van Wormer, ’92. (back row) Tricia Learman, ’93, Sarah Humphrey Marshall, ’93, Dave Marshall, ’90, Ann Walsh, ’94, Mike Juchno, ’93, Traci Thomas, ’93.
Wedding album
Frederick Khoury, ’93, and Michelle Lifford, ’95, June 29, 1996.
Editor’s note: Beginning with the fall 1997 edition, Io Triumphe will include wedding photos only if accompanied by a complete identification (including class years) of all those in the photo.
Lisa Severn, ’92, and Jay Goddard, Oct. 26, 1996. With Lisa (center) are Janine LeFleur, ’92, (left) and Chris Hardin, ’91.