Photo: KIWI Photography
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2013 – Members of the Class of 2003 Row 1: Marcus J. Hawkins; Natasha Basey Pedroza; Shelonda Moreland Darling; Katherine “Katie” Busch Condon; Melanie Tchaou Spilbeler; Melissa Reyes. Row 2: Casey Olsen Bowsher; Erin Rasler Novak; Anne Plymate Field; Shannon Fimbel Abercrombie; Emily Collinsworth Wall; Katherine “Katie” Hundley Lewis; Molly C. Michalak. Row 3: Suzanne Barnes Letang; Lydia J. Butler; Marisa Myers Bernstein; Charlie Shivers III; Jessica Tackett Shivers; Melissa S. Beswick. Row 4: Bethany Bailey Abercrombie; Jessica Schaab Egloff; Jane Becker Howard; John E. Bossnack; David A. Scott; Lauren E. Spencer; Katherine “Katee” Starkey Franson; Sarah Tarbox Ratner. Row 5: Jeffrey S. Cochran; Torrey J. Teats; Alex T. Porter; Nathan E. Hand; Nathan M. Moch; Caroline “Carrie” A. Philipchuck; Thomas A. Whittaker. Row 6: Emily Gage Alvis; Kathryn Rudolph Diekhoff; Anastasia “Stacy” S. Argoe; Jennifer “Jen” Watts Barrie; William “Will” J. Brooks; Andrew “Andy” P. McGovern.
Meredith (Mulvey) and Ryan S. Truitt ’03 announce the birth of their daughter, Teagan Elizabeth Caines, April 15, 2012. Teagan joins brother Thatcher William, 5, at their home on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Meredith earned a Senior Professional in Human Resources degree and is working to complete a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation through the Wharton School. She is compensation and benefits specialist at CareCore National. Ryan is a network engineer for Hargray Communications. Dr. Kristin Spellmeyer Werne and her husband, Nick, announce the birth of their daughter, Coraline Grace, March 15, 2013. Coraline joins sisters Ava Claire, 5; Tessa, 4; and Elise, 1. They live in Jasper, Ind. Kristin is a physician at Jasper Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her email address is kristinwerne@gmail.com.
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Jon R. Rogers and his wife, Kelli, announce the birth of their son, Brooks Harrison David, March 25, 2013. Brooks joins sister Harper and brother Colton. Jon’s email address is jon.r.rogers@gmail.com.
Kye T. Hawkins ’06 and Ryan M. Heffernan ’06 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Nicole R. Pence ’06, Gregory B. Clay ’06, William S. Slama ’05, Union M. Williams ’04, Brian G. Millis ’06, Andrea Speller Kleymeyer ’06, Matthew J. Kleymeyer ’04, Ashley Sewell Odham ’06, W. Garrett O’Reilly ’06, Sara Hedrick Brandstatter ’06, Andrew E. Brandstatter ’07, Sarah Plymate Lofton ’06, G. Todd Plymate ’75, Elizabeth Myers Plymate ’76, Kevin J. Broderick ’06, Jacqueline K. Pence ’08, Blake A. Renegar ’06, Maggie C. Tresslar ’06, Brian J. Culp ’06, Brendan P. Berigan ’07, Cory W. Heck ’07, Ashley Pierce Heck ’06, C. Tory Pavlovich Thornton ’06, Rebekah Gebhard Williams ’06, Lya Kostroski Hurst ’05, Amanda C. Royalty ’06, Michael J. Heffernan ’77, Ross C. Wiethoff ’06 (best man), Elizabeth Brick Corbett ’08, Thomas S. Corbett ’07, R. Gregory Sylvester ’07 and R. Andrew Whitelaw ’07.
David M. Araiza ’07 and Carole A. Carr wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Kaitlin E. Thomure ’08, Matthew S. Cable ’06, Benjamin T. Clement ’07, Andrew J. Hodge ’06, Matthew G. Hodge ’06, Patrick J. Bergerson ’08, Travis J. Behrens ’07, Emily S. Winders ’08, Alex P. McIntyre ’08 and Meghan E. Murphy ’07.
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DyKnow LLC and RICS Software LLC, as well as co-founder of two consumer web applications: Remember.com and Dream.it. He spends his free time with family, exercising and competing in triathlons. Todd R. Hambidge is an associate with the Nashville, Tenn., law firm of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, the oldest and largest law firm in Tennessee. He works in the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice. Cory R. and Jane (Schaadt) Johnson announce the birth of their son, Wilder Keane, March 20, 2013. They live in southern Indiana where Cory is partner and benefits consultant with JA Benefits. Cory’s email address is cjohnso5@chicagobooth. edu. Jane’s email address is janejohnson748@gmail.com. Andrew E. Molnar Jr. was guest speaker, April 19, 2013, for the DePauw psychology department’s speakers series. His topic was “Conducting Pediatric Neuropsychological Research within Clinical Settings.”
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Ryan S. and Meredith (Mulvey ’02) Truitt announce the birth of their daughter, Teagan Elizabeth Caines, April 15, 2012. Teagan joins brother Thatcher William, 5, at their home on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Ryan is a network engineer for Hargray Communications. Meredith earned a Senior Professional in Human Resources degree and is working to complete a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation through the Wharton School. She is compensation and benefits specialist at CareCore National.
Peter E. Ohs’ and his wife’s feature-length documentary film, I Send You This Place, was screened at the annual Video Art & Experimental Film Festival in New York City, Feb. 7-9, 2013. The festival introduces New York audiences to the most arresting, provocative and conceptually challenging works in time-based media today.
Julie Wood Russell is founder of Bon Appeteat, a line of printed nursing covers and matching burp cloths. Her company sells online and in baby boutique markets internationally. To view her product range visit www.bonappeteat.com. Julie lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband, Craig, and son, Evan. Julie’s email address is julie.e.russell@gmail.com.
Meredith H. Siemens is vice president of corporate communications at South Carolina Federal Credit Union.
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Jason E. Becker is chief operating officer of two Indianapolis-based companies,
Ryan D. Parris is a development operations associate with National American Civil Liberties Union in Manhattan, N.Y.
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Zachary W. Adams was guest speaker, March 7, 2013, for the DePauw psychology department’s speakers series. His talk was titled “Traumatic Stress and Substance Use: Tackling the Problem of Comorbidity.” Craig A. Cunningham is financial