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Dr. Julko E. Fullop is a member of the orthopaedic surgery staff at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Ill. Robert J. Hill is the band director at Union Pines High School in Cameron, N.C. He was profiled in the July 10, 2005, edition of the Southern Pines Pilot. William “Kelly” P. Johnson graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine and is a resident at the University of Louisville Hospital in the emergency room. He lives at 1216 Benton Ave., Louisville, KY 40204. Susan Pavone Christopher and husband, Jack, announce the birth of their son, Jack Leland Christopher III, March 12, 2005. They live at 5727 Sugarwood Drive, New Albany, OH 43054. Brian P. Shannon; his wife, Kelly; and their daughter, Madelaine; live in Charlotte, N.C. Brian is a partner in an investment and sales distribution firm with corporate headquarters in Charlotte. His e-mail address is bpshannon74@hotmail.com. Ronald L. Stiver is the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. He was featured in the Indianapolis Business Journal in an article that outlined Ron’s efforts to reorganize the workforce department and to create new jobs and higher incomes for Indiana residents. Erika (Taylor ’94) and Stephen P. Turan announce the birth of their son, Bennett Taylor Turan, July 4, 2004. Erika is the public relations and marketing manager at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. Steve is a human resources manager at Fifth Third Bank. They live at 535 Hoge St., Cincinnati, OH 45226. Erika’s e-mail address is turanet@healthall.com. Steve’s e-mail address is turanimal@hotmail.com.
1997
Melinda Birger Devany and her husband, Don, announce the birth of their son, Ethan Ford Devany, Feb. 26, 2005. Melinda is an elementary music teacher at Madison and Pleasant Lane Schools in Lombard, Ill., and teaches graduate courses for teachers through SkyLight and St. Xavier University. Melinda had an article published in the August 2005 issue of Teaching Music, a professional journal for music educators. They live at 2480 Quail Court, Aurora, IL 60502. Melinda’s e-mail address is deva75@sbcglobal.net. In the summer 2005 issue of DePauw Magazine, Richard S. and Erin (Milford) Brown’s names were incorrectly listed. It also was omitted that they each earned a M.B.A. degree from Bellarmine University in May 2004. The staff regrets the errors. Christopher L. and Jennifer (Cleveland) Cassidy announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia “Sophie” Elizabeth Cassidy, Jan. 12, 2005. Chris is an attorney with Javitch, Block, and Rathbone. Jennifer is currently at home with Sophie. During the previous four years, she provided case management services for persons living with HIV. They live in Indianapolis.
Meleah A. Rush ’98 and David C. Powers ’98 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Christopher J. Sidor ’98, Bobbi K. Ruehter ’99, Mark A. Smiley ’98, Kelle Kirlin McClain ’95, Brian M. Hersh ’99, Lauren Bennett Hersh ’99, Matthew D. Dellinger ’97, Kimberley R. Rogers ’98, Mark G. Yaggy ’98, Kathryn Waterfield Souders ’95, H. Regan Souders ’98, Ryan K. Smith ’95, Shannon Whitt Smith ’95, Angela J. Tarrant ’98, Jodi M. Noffsinger ’98, Richard J. Roth (former DePauw associate professor of English), David J. McClain ’97, Ronald J. DeFeo ’97, Jason M. Anders ’97, Brian J. Fisher ’97, Catharine L. Sprinkel ’99 and Colleen M. Powers ’04. Andrea R. Gregovich and Hans Clark were married March 5, 2005, in Lake Tahoe, Nev. They live at 8821 Cordell Circle #3, Anchorage, AK 99502. Andrea teaches in the English department at the University of Alaska. Hans is a financial analyst at Alaska Communications Systems. Thomas G. Maack is the head coach of the boys soccer team at Montana’s Laurel High School. Allison Morrow Delp and her husband, Andy, announce the birth of their son, Evan James Delp, March 19, 2005. They live in Oklahoma City. Andy is the general manager of the OKC Marriott. Allison is on maternity leave from her high school teaching position. Allison’s e-mail address is adelp717@sbcglobal.net.
1998
Tamra V. Garnes is the assistant principal at Tzouanakis Intermediate School in Greencastle, Ind. Bernard C. Haskins is a member of the flag football program at Elkhart (Ind.) Sports Center and the flag football team, Lightning. Bernie says he still enjoys playing football. He is the assistant football coach at Elkhart Central High School. Bernie played professional football in Germany after graduation from DePauw. Susan Hutz Worth and her husband, John, announce the birth of their son, Cullen Jackson Worth, June 21, 2005. Susan is an attorney but is taking time off to be a stay-at-home mom. John is an attorney with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago. Andrew “Drew” K. Powell appeared in the Sept. 15, 2005, episode of the new television series, Over There. The weekly program is a drama fictionalizing the war in Iraq, and Drew plays a Marine recruiter in the episode titled “Situation Normal.” Danica Rodemich Mathes is an attorney with the St. Louis law firm of Lathrop & Gage L.C.
Danica’s area of practice is entertainment and intellectual property law. Meleah “Leah” A. Rush and David C. Powers were married Oct. 10, 2004, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. (See photo, above.)
1999
Paula J. Boback and Katherine L. Imborek ’02 held a commitment ceremony, June 4, 2005, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Paula earned a master’s degree in science education from Iowa University, May 2005. Katie is attending medical school at the University of Iowa. They live at 250 Marietta Ave., Iowa City, IA 52246. (See photo, bottom page 90.) Dana S. Bowen and Paul A. Cummings ’02 were married Aug. 14, 2004, in Ellettsville, Ind. Dana is an education and public relations coordinator for the West Central Solid Waste District. Paul is the environmental sanitarian for the Putnam (Co.) Health Department. They live in Greencastle, Ind. (See photo, top next page.) Gage Brogan is the director of gift planning and endowments at the University of North Carolina. Joseph M. Cheshire is the linebackers coach at Butler University in Indianapolis. Catherine Force Koczaja and her husband, Christopher, announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Marie Koczaja, July 29, 2005. They live in Chillicothe, Ill. Krista Lutterman Hurt and her husband, Doug, announce the birth of their daughter, Gretchen Edith Hurt, July 19, 2005. Krista’s e-mail address is krista_hurt@yahoo.com. Matthew J. Walker, DePauw’s head baseball coach, coaches and plays for a summer baseball team, the Crawfordsville (Ind.) Eagles. They won the 2005 Indiana Amateur State Tournament in July.
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