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Laurene Ruggie Zenoniani, ’81, 607 Fitch St., Albion, MI 49224, is an accounting specialist for the Albion Housing Commission. She is also a Mary Kay consultant. She worked in accounting for business and industry, and she was a Big Sister. She is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and is treasurer of the Albion RTL. She is married to William Zenoniani II, ’83. James Zurek, ’81, 75 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236, is a selfemployed dentist. He is married to Janet Liebling Zurek.
82 Kurt Martinuzzi, ’82, during the summer of 2001 had lead roles in professional theatrical productions of Show Boat and Calamity Jane. His most recent television work included fleeting moments on “All My Children,” “Ed,” “Saturday Night Live,” and “Oz.” He currently lives in New York City.
83 Edwin Greenman, ’83, is the head football coach for Harper Creek High School. Ed and his wife, Beth, live in Battle Creek. David Musselman, ’83, received his M.B.A. from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in August 2001. He is currently senior counsel for American Electric Power Service Corp. in Columbus, OH. He would love to hear from old friends and can be reached at: 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 or by e-mail at: dtmusselman@aep.com. Ray and Dawn Rickard Roberts, ’83, traveled to Kiev, Ukraine and to Warsaw, Poland this past August with their church to teach Bible school. Ray performed two classical recitals in Kiev to standing-roomonly crowds. Both Ray and Dawn teach elementary music in the Livonia Public Schools. They live in Redford with their three children.
85 Janet Borgerson, ’85, earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy at University of Wisconsin, Madison, and spent several years as a visiting scholar at Brown University. Janet has recently accepted a position in Stockholm University’s School of Business to teach and continue research in ethical theory, management and marketing. Recent work has appeared in the journals Consumption, Markets, and Culture and Feminist Theory. Billie Bondar, ’85, was part of the CanadaU.S. AIDS Vaccine Ride that took place Sept. 5-9, 2001. This is a 400-mile bike ride from Montreal to Portland, ME, to support the fight against AIDS. Billie lives in Milton, NH.
86 John Ahee, ’86, 24 S. Edgewood Dr., Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236, is the vice president of Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers. He is the chairperson for Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration, a member of the Father Solanus Committee, and is involved with the St. John’s Hospital cancer center.
Previously, John was active with the Holley Ear Institute, the Henry Ford Hospital Shoot for a Cure committee, the Michigan Retailers and the Jewelers of America. He and his wife, Connie Zacks Ahee, ’85, enjoy traveling. Kevin Asher, ’86, 4996 Browing, Orchard Lake, MI 48323, is a partner with Ernst & Young. He and his wife, Essie Ann, have twin daughters and a son. Carla Wells Bozeman, ’86, 1664 Wintercrest, East Lansing, MI 48823, is a social worker. She has plans in the future to start a non-profit program called “Birthday Builders,” to provide birthday parties for children who are in shelters on their birthday. Carla and her husband, Kevin, have five children, and Kevin is employed as the head football coach for Olivet College. Scott Bradley, ’86, 9 Staples Ct., East Norwalk, CT 06855, is a principal at Hewitt Associates. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children. Beth Judd Cripe, ’86, 50145 Richey Rd., Dowagiac, MI 49047, holds an M.B.A. from Loyola University. She and her husband, Matt, have two children, and she spends her time as a stay-at-home mom and a part-time financial operator for her husband’s dental practice. Beth is also involved with United Way, PTO, and is the president of Kids School. Mike and Gwen Sanders Daar, both ’86, 17705 Foxpointe, Clinton Township, MI 48038, were married in 1988 and have three sons. Mike is a corporate attorney for General Motors, and Gwen is a homemaker. Sarah Schoppe Daitch, ’86, 18 Beth Rd., Walopole, MA 02081, has two children with her husband, Daniel, and is a stay-athome mother. Mary Durbin Derian, ’86, 5133 Woodrum Ct., West Bloomfield, MI 48323, has been married to her husband, Carl, for 12 years and has four sons. In her spare time she volunteers at her sons’ schools and at her church. Janet McConkey Drooger, ’86, 4613 Castle Ct., Holland, MI 49423, started her own business called Cozy Kidz Creations, making custom children’s bedding. She married her husband, Kelly, 12 years ago, and they have three children. Previously, Janet lived and worked in Chicago and in Grand Rapids and has enjoyed traveling to London and Scotland. In her spare time, she donates homemade blankets to the “Linus Project,” which distributes them to children in need. Elizabeth Neilson Fischler, ’86, 1333 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514, is employed by Ray Schuler Advertising Co. She is the current president of Elkhart Luncheon Optimist Club, and is also involved with the American Red Cross and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Elizabeth and her husband, Owen, were married in 2001. Carolyn Curtis Gessner, ’86, 820 Woodbine Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062, received a J.D. in 1989 and a master’s degree in education in 1993. She is currently a “full-time chauffeur and a shortorder cook,” working out of her home and hoping to get back soon into high school teaching. She and her husband, Doug, have three children. Jana Hazekamp, ’86, 6 East 30th St., Holland, MI 49423, holds a master’s in education and is a first-third grade multiage teacher for West Ottawa Public Schools, where she has participated in numerous teacher exchanges. Jana has enjoyed travels to Europe, Australia, and
all over the United States, and is the past recipient of the Holland Area Beautiful Garden award. Chris Hill, ’86, 2526 Pine Ridge Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, is a publisher for the Great Lakes Golf magazine. In the past he has worked as the sales manager for the Detroit Tigers and in sales development for Traverse magazine. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, and enjoy traveling. Laura Counterman Huelskamp, ’86, 1714 Riley Ridge, Lansing, MI 48917, is a biller for the First Class Medical Billing Service and is also a Sunday School teacher and youth group leader at the First Presbyterian Church. She and her husband, Luke, have three children and are training to ride the 2002 DalMac Lansing to Mackinaw bike ride. Sherene Ispahannie, ’86, 45852 Pebble Creek West, Shelby Township, MI 48317, works in operations management at BASF Corp. Sherene has enjoyed travels to South America and to Mexico, and is involved in the American Production and Inventory Control Society and the American Society for Quality. Tim and M. Kay Clear Jabin, both ’86, 6583 Wyndwatch Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45230, have been married for 14 years and have three children. Tim recently retired from the practice of law to start his own business, NuHorizons Asset Management, LLC, and Kay is an obstetrician/ gynecologist. They are advisory board members to Pro Kids, a child advocacy group in Cincinnati. Kay received her M.D. and Tim his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati. Edie Keller, ’86, 1690 Prospect Estates Dr., Estes Park, CO 80517, married her husband, Jerry Twigg, in 1988 and together they have two children. Edie was a counselor and educator for Planned Parenthood of West Michigan until 1997 and is now a full-time mom active as the School District Accountability Committee moderator for Estes Park and in the Presbyterian Church. She enjoys soccer, baseball, swimming and basketball, and is the past recipient of the Performance Excellence award from Planned Parenthood. She has previously been involved with the Michigan Department of Health and as a volunteer for Circle of Friends in Hastings. Kathryn Jenkins Kienle, ’86, 2630 Mockingbird Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, is a research chemist for Pharmacia Corp. She also runs a home craft business, which specializes in handmade bears, baskets, jewelry, quilts, clothing and desktop publishing. Kathryn has enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Scotland and England. Karen Griffith Larsen, ’86, 156954 Highway 101, Forks, WA 98331, is a forestry technician for the USDA Forest Service at the Olympic National Forest. She and her husband, Michael, have been married for eight years and have two children. Previously, Karen lived and worked in Virginia, Minnesota and Maryland. Pat Reed Leeds, ’86, N32 W23442 Fieldside Rd., Pewaukee, WI 53072, is a senior manager in business development at Merck Medco. She and her husband, Tom Leeds, ’84, were married in 1987, and both worked in Japan for one year. Pat is currently enjoying juggling careers and children. Richard Linebaugh, ’86, 11 Nassim Rd. #04-03, Singapore 258378, holds a master’s degree in management from Northwestern University, and is the senior vice president and South Asia regional manager for the Bank of America. He is a
Former athletic trainer (1965-1991) Walt Swyers celebrated his 80th birthday Nov. 3, 2001 with an open house in his honor. He would love to hear from former students at: 302 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224 or by e-mail at cwswy@voyager.net.
volunteer with Action for AIDS, and is a past board member and volunteer with the Howard Brown Health Center in Chicago. Richard has lived and worked in Asia for three years and has been with his partner, Tito Battung, for five years. Julie Amann Mathews, ’86, 2615 Overlook Dr., Germantown, TN 38138, is a vice president of National Cities Corp. She and her husband, Martin, were married in 1992 and have four sons. Ruth Goethe Melaragni, ’86, 350 Valleyview Dr., Fenton, MI 48430, is a full-time mom and part-time software sales manager. She and her husband, Michael, have two children. Jerry Morgan, ’86, 726 Bromley Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207, holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University and is the assistant general counsel for Ingersoll-Rand Co. He and his wife, Leigh, have three daughters. Michael Mutchler, ’86, 114 Old Westminster Rd., Hubbardston, MA 01452, is a family physician at James A. Faust M.D., Inc. In his spare time he teaches candlemaking at a community craft workshop and is an active school and team physician at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA. He and his wife, Michele, are both physicians and have two children. Sue Parker, ’86, 39 Washington St. Unit #1, Newburyport, MA 01950, holds a master’s degree in training and development from Lesley University and is employed as a learning and development consultant for MFS Investment Management. She is a member of the American Society for Training and Development and volunteers at the Firehouse Center for the Arts. She enjoyed traveling to England, Scotland, Ireland, Mexico and Hawaii. Christine Richards Peavler, ’86, 11161 East CD Ave., Richland, MI 49083, holds a master’s degree in human resources development and is employed as a human resources development and performance development specialist for DENSO Manufacturing, Inc. In her spare time she volunteers as a Sunday School teacher and at her children’s elementary school, sings in the church choir, and is a member of the International Society for Performance Improvement. She and her husband, Rich Peavler, ’85, were married in 1993 and have three children. They have enjoyed traveling to Europe, the British Virgin Islands and Japan. Julia Saylor Plumhoff, ’86, 3505 Cumberland, Berkley, MI 48072, previously spent 15 years in the non-profit sector and currently consults with the museum industry. In addition, she runs a “cottage industry” of hand-knit children’s knitwear. She and her husband, Eric, have three children.
Ruth Blendea Ranks, ’86, 24651 Naples Dr., Novi, MI 48374, holds an M.Ed. from the University of Cincinnati and is a registered dietician. She is a volunteer with the Beaumont Hospital parenting program and is the secretary for the Novi chapter of Million Mom March. She and her husband, Dan, have two children. Douglas Roby, ’86, 1021 Kensington Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, holds a master of social work degree and a certificate in industrial relations from the University of Michigan and is a certified trauma and loss specialist for the Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. He is employed as a school social worker for the Grosse Pointe schools and enjoys traveling all over Michigan. He and his wife, Lynne, have two children. Susan Newsom Staples, ’86, 6101 Sandcherry Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46236, holds a master’s degree in elementary education. She and her husband, Mark, have two children, and, after teaching for nine years, Susan decided to take a break to become a homemaker. In addition, she is very involved in her church as a part-time employee and as a volunteer at her local hospital. Barbara Babiarz Steiner, ’86, 1425 Tyrell, Park Ridge, IL 60068, holds a diploma from the Sprachen-Polmetscher Institute in Munich, Germany, and is the treasurer of Candy Tech. Barbara lived in Munich from 1986 to 1993, and she and her husband, Lennart, were married in 1987. They have two children and travel to Europe numerous times a year. In addition, she has been a Brickton Montessori board member. Laura Warnock Stratis, ’86, 223 Rodgers Ct., Willowbrook, IL 60521, is married to Michael Stratis, ’84, and is a stay-at-home mother for her two children. Before having children, Laura worked for a real estate title company as a loan closer. Nancy Coyner Vickers, ’86, 746 Clarendon Lane, Aurora, IL 60504, has four children with her husband, George, and is currently the “CEO of the Vickers’ home” after spending 13 years with the Marriott Corp. Timothy Ward, ’86, 4436 Satinwood Dr., Okemos, MI 48864, holds a J.D. from Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law, and is the attorney, lobbyist and founder of Ward & Associates, PLLC. He and his wife, Mary Lioi-Ward, ’85, have one son. David Wittwer, ’86, 1038 Yorkshire, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, is the regional sales vice president for Midwest Employers Casualty Co. In his spare time he coaches baseball, basketball, softball and soccer for children’s teams, and is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club Athletic Committee. He and his wife, Sally Leverenz Wittwer, ’84, have three children.