2008, birth of son Lane Thomas, who joined brother Tru (2) at the family home in Ormond Beach, Fla. Marshall Graham Smith (97C) and Elizabeth Ann Fitzpatrick Smith (96C) announce the March 13, 2008, birth of son Benjamin Marshall. The family resides in Snellville, Ga. Dixie Clark Benson (98C) and husband Nathan announce the March 18, 2009, birth of son Benjamin Luke, who joined siblings Mikayla (6), Robert (4) and Kiera (2) at the family home in Barnesville, Ga. Jessica Wegener Kling (98C) and husband Kenny announce the June 27, 2009, birth of daughter Hannah Grace, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches. She joined brother Jacob (4) at the family home in Cumming, Ga. Jennifer Gatlin McAuley (98C) and husband Sean announce the adoption of daughter Sena Rebekah. Jennifer teaches seventh-grade life science and was Teacher of the Year for the Jefferson (Ga.) City Schools. Sean is earning his Ph.D. at the University of Georgia. The family resides in Athens. James Eric Brisendine (99C) and wife Rachel announce the May 14, 2009, birth of son Aiden Brooks. Eric is an attorney, and Rachel is a counselor. The family resides in Fort Payne, Ala. Matthew Lane Purcell (99C) recently graduated from the University of Alabama (UAB) School of Medicine and will be serving a residency in the field of urology at UAB hospital. He and wife Misty Hamilton Purcell (98C) reside with sons Nate (8), Andrew (6) and Jack (2) in Birmingham. Sally Hileman Stratton (99C) and husband Steve announce the Dec. 5, 2008, birth of twin sons Bryan Joe and Thomas Morgan. The family resides in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
2000s Kerri Susan Bearden (00C) recently started an adult education school, English Language School for the Nations, which offers English as a Second Language classes to the non-native-English-speaking community in Cartersville, Ga. Christopher Michael Douglas (00C) and Shanda Whitlock Douglas (01C) announce the Jan.
16, 2009, birth of daughter Elizabeth Rose, who joined sister Gracie (4) at the family home in Rome. Christina Glidden Hebenstreit (00C) and Joe Hebenstreit were married May 2, 2009, at Frost Chapel. The wedding party included Lindsey Wells Shar (00C) and Christina Webb Linderman (00C). Christy graduated from the University of West Georgia in December 2008 with a Master of Education degree in speech-language pathology. The couple resides in Roswell, Ga. Jessica Clay Smith (00C) and husband Daniel announce the July 13, 2009, birth of daughter Sadie. The family resides in Acworth, Ga. Timothy Wayne Thomas (00C) and wife Leia Marie Tucker (00C) announce the June 30, 2009, birth of daughter Claire Suzanne. Tim works for EBSCO Industries as a database administrator; Leia is a library assistant for Samford University. The family resides in Pelham, Ala. Justin Clint Wyatt (00C) and Christina Hoffman Wyatt (00C) announce the births of sons Josiah Gardiner on June 9, 2007, and Samuel David on Feb. 22, 2009. The family resides in Roswell, Ga. Jason Kelly Yelton (00C, 03G) and Jacquelyn Lance Yelton (00C, 03G) announce the Feb. 24, 2009, birth of daughter Maggie Brooke, who joined brother Beckett (2) at the family residence in Canton, Ga. Benjamin Isaac Hartman (01C) and Lane Cotton Winn Hartman were married July 11, 2009, in New Orleans and honeymooned in Costa Rica. Ben is a sixth-grade teacher, and Lane is an associate pastor in the United Methodist Church. The couple resides in Amite, La. Catherine Craig Takeuchi (01C) and James Matthew Takeuchi were married June 20, 2009, in Roswell, Ga. Catherine is a gifted education teacher at Roswell North Elementary School, and Jim is a research scientist at Kimberly-Clark Corp. The couple resides in Woodstock. Elizabeth Novian Hughes (02C) graduated in May 2009 from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a master’s degree in educational technology leadership. Beth owns an educationbased business, the Whole Child Learning Company of Northwest Georgia.
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ard work and a keen interest in his clients have made Brad Roberts (95C, 03G) a rising star at Citizens First Bank in Rome. Now he’s shining regionally as well. Brad recently was named among the 2008 Top Performers by Synovus Financial Corp., the parent company of Citizens First. This annual honor is reserved for the top 3 percent of Synovus’ regional sales force. Even more impressive, Brad ranked No. 1 in his respective peer group. In his three years at Citizens First, Brad has risen from a private banker to senior vice president, managing commercial banking and private client services. He credits his liberal arts degree in history as one of the things that sets him apart. “It makes me a little different,” he said. “My liberal arts background helps me communicate more effectively with my clients.” Brad also holds a Berry MBA and is a certified public accountant. He has remained active at Berry, serving as a member of the Berry College Graduate Advisory Council and as past president of the Berry Business Alumni Association. His community involvements include the YMCA, Floyd Healthcare Foundation and the Rome Area Council for the Arts. He and wife Rebecca Nuchols Roberts (94C) live in Rome. – by Elizabeth Wilson (10c)
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Kathrine Knowles Freas (04C) and Scott Freas were married June 27, 2009, at Whitfield Square in Savannah, Ga. Katie is employed as a biologist by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division. The couple resides in Savannah. Alison Williams Yeomans (04C) and Jeff Yeomans were married March 1, 2008, in Athens, Ga. Alumni in the wedding party included Ashley Laine Bowden (04C) and Cal Timothy Williams (03c). Alison received an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) from the University of Georgia in 2006 and is working toward an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) from DeKalb Medical Center. The couple resides in Atlanta.
Laura Leigh Dobbins (05C) received a master’s degree in environmental biology from Baylor University and began working as a physical scientist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C., developing water quality criteria for the protection of aquatic life. Charles Andrew Ferenchick (05C) and Raina Clemmons Ferenchick (05C) were married April 18, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. The wedding party included Alicia Margaret Turner (05C), Rhea Renae Clemmons (07C), Nicholas James Hopper (05C, FS), Derek Jackson Cash (05C) and J.C. Webb (06C). Chuck graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in May 2008 and is now a member of
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