CLASS NOTES Franklin Grant Brewer was born August 24, 2009 to Caroline Thompson Brewer ’94 and husband Matthew. Here, big brother Christopher (almost 2 yrs.) holding little “Frankie” for the first time.
SERVING TOGETHER Three Collegiate alums are currently serving on the advisory board of Max’s Positive Vibe Café, located in
Tyler Charles ’96 married Elizabeth Parkins, April 25, 2009 in Richmond. Cougars in the wedding included Thomas Winston ’96, Adam Lawson ’96, Dr. Rob Ellis ’96, and Stafford Via ’96.
the Stratford Hills Shopping Center in Richmond. Sam Turner ’92, Katherine Thalhimer Adamson ’96 and Missy Seymour Wood ’96 are working with this non-profit organization dedicated to training and employing people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Sam, Katherine and Missy’s role on newly formed Advisory Board is to help get the word out about the restaurant, especially to a younger group of people. So, stop by for a delicious meal when you’re in the neighborhood!
Since I’ve been in Atlanta, I have worked on two feature films, “The Joneses” and “The Blind Side.” After I wrapped on “The Blind Side.” I started working on “Past Life,” which was an hour long episodic series for Fox. I was the Producer’s Assistant. It was an amazing experience and by far the best gig I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, Fox cancelled “Past Life.” I am currently the Assistant to the Executive Producer/Director of “Drop Dead Diva” on Lifetime. MARRIED: Brookie Purcell to Robert Babb on Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. Anne Riker Purcell ’01 served as her sister’s maid of honor.
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Catherine Henley Sowards ’96 married Taylor Sowards on Sept. 19, 2009 in La Jolla, CA. BORN: Taylor Winn Thalhimer to Chas Thalhimer and his wife Lisa on July 16, 2009. William “Payne” Davidson to Carter Witt Davidson and Matt Davidson ’93 on July 3, 2009. The Davidsons are still living in Denver, CO. Olivia Marie Margaret Lenfantin to Elizabeth Minor Lenfantin and her husband Eric on Jan. 5, 2009. Elizabeth and her family live in Paris. Anne Curtis McNeer to Becky Davidson McNeer and her husband Andy on December 8, 2009.
DIED: Charlotte Channing Shilling on August 22, 2009. Charlotte is survived by her mother and father, Susanne Shilling and Alfred Shilling, her brother, Dr. Alfred Tanner Shilling, and her niece, nephew, aunt and cousins. She graduated from Hamilton College and was a freelance writer and editor.
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