CLASS NOTES
2004 This story begins back in 2003, with the curious minds of three classmates, some gear, an empty space, and a dedication to sonic exploration. Still jamming today are David “DL” Tashjian, singer/guitarist; Jared O’Connell, keyboardist; and Garrett Ienner, lead guitarist/noise man. Congratulations to their band, A Brief Smile, this year’s grand prize winner of the Collegiate Nationals Music Championship. To hear the band’s music, check out their site, abriefsmile.com.
2005 Timothy Edwards helped lead Middlebury College to the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) championship and was named the NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year. “This is a great honor and it blows me away,” said 6'4" Edwards. Tim led the NESCAC in steals, was fourth in assists, averaged 6.7 points, and 5.7 rebounds per game. He also led Middlebury in defensive rebounds, steals, and was fourth in assists. Charlie Tashjian has been captain of the Trinity College squash team for the 2008–2009 season. Bart Witmer was heard screaming, “’Wick!” and “’Wick on ’Wick!” from the sidelines of the Middlebury vs. Connecticut College LAX game in March 2009, when Matt Virtue ’06 brought the ball down the field and passed it to Matt Ferrer, who was in front of the goal. Matt F. dumped the ball into the net to score on Connecticut College goalie, Mark Moran ’06. Although
Middlebury won the game, Mark was gracious and happy to see his ’Wick buddies postgame.
2007 In his first X-Games appearance, Chris Mahaney, one of the top-tier snowboarders in the United States, had been “laying down some sick runs during training for seeding” when he fractured his foot. He had a full erector set around his left foot and will be on the injured list for a while. To give your wishes for a speedy recovery, send an email to Chris at christopher.mahaney@coloradocollege.edu
Thomas Hyland ’95 and his bride, Christa
2008 Mark Figgie Jr. joined Bucknell University’s baseball squad. Hitting lefthanded and throwing right-handed, Mark showed potential both at the plate and on the mound while at camp. Mark’s father, Mark Figgie Sr., is a Bucknell alumnus who played both football and baseball. Marcus Garfinkle has made great progress after being hit by a car in Los Angeles, and is recovering in Martha’s Vineyard with his dad. “Marcus is walking short distances with a cane, but he still needs crutches for the long distances,” wrote his mom, Barbara. “His legs are not fully healed, but with the rod implants he is able to walk. The rest of Marcus’ injuries are healing beautifully and he continues to put back the weight and muscle that was lost during his 5-week stay in the hospital. The two individuals responsible for the accident are in jail. Hearings are scheduled, so this will
Jake Heller ’00 and Chip Jones ’00
Jake Heller ’00 (left) and his brother, Shane ’03 (right)
Wick alums meet up at Middlebury vs. Connecticut College LAX, (left to right) Bart Witmer ’05, Mark Moran ’06, Matt Ferrer ’05, and Matt Virtue ’06.
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