Class Notes Michael R. and Sara (Nakasone ’98) Denckhoff announce the birth of their son, Joshua Christian Denckhoff, April 15, 2006. Joshua joins sister Grace, 3, and twins, John and Libby, 2, at #8 Algonquin Wood Place, St. Louis, MO 63122. Stephanie Drasler Juneau and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their daughter, Anika Charlize Juneau, Jan. 1, 2006. Anika was the New Year’s baby for Gunnison County in Colorado. They live at 99 Alpine Court, Crested Butte, CO 81224. Stephanie works part-time as a business relationship manager for Wells Fargo Bank. Her e-mail address is steph_juneau@yahoo.com. Andrea R. Gregovich and her husband, Hans Clark, announce the birth of their son, Spike Malcolm Clark, Aug. 28, 2006. They live in Anchorage, Alaska. Andrea’s e-mail address is lvgrrrrl@yahoo.com. Richard L. Johnson and Melissa Lucero were married May 29, 2004, in Laguna, N.M. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Johnathan V. Cuevas ’97, Ugarhon S. Serrette ’97, Cassel D. Truscott II ’97, Christopher D. Pulliam ’96, Justin P. Christian ’95, Nigel J. Riggins ’00, Wandini Dixon-Fyle Riggins ’01, C. Shon Moss ’00 and Michelle L. Coleman ’96. Richard is director of customer service and pricing for SMART Papers. Melissa is a stay-at-home mom to their son, Jared Dean Johnson. They live in the Cincinnati area. Richard’s e-mail address is richljohn@gmail.com. Ryan T. Leonard and Maggie Fuchs (Northern Illinois University) were married July 29, 2006, in Springfield, Ill. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Kimberly Leonard Walker ’82 (sister of the groom) and Michael S. Berthoud ’97. Ryan and Maggie live at 3438 N. Damen Ave., Apt. B, Chicago, IL 60618. Ryan is an assistant football coach for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. Ryan’s e-mail address is rrleonard19@yahoo.com. (See photo, below.) Lora Rossok Comichisto and her husband, Christofer, announce the birth of their son, Luca Tomas Comichisto, June 26, 2006. They live at 320 E. Prospect St., Girard, OH 44420. Lora is the program manager for the YWCA of Youngstown, Ohio, and is active in public policy and advocacy efforts in the field of early care and education. Her
Ryan T. Leonard ’97 and Maggie Fuchs
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e-mail address is loracom@hotmail.com. Kimberly (Svenson) and Daniel A. Weas ’95 announce the birth of their son, John Davis Weas, Aug. 10, 2006. Davis joins brothers Benjamin, 5, and Henry, 2, at 326 Conway Lake Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141. Kim is a stay-at-home mom. Dan is a department manager for the information systems division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Kim’s e-mail address is kimberlyweas@hotmail.com. Devon Thompson Ebbing and her husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of their daughter, Stella Elizabeth Ebbing, Aug. 24, 2006. Stella joins brother A.J., 2, at their home in Portland, Ore. Devon is a part-time pediatrician in Vancouver, Wash. Jon is a psychiatrist in Longview, Wash. Devon’s e-mail address is devon-elizabeth@msn.com. Kathryn Ventura Neely and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of their daughter, Alessia Reynolds Neely, Jan. 29, 2006. They live in Chicago. Kate’s e-mail address is kateneely@sbcglobal.net.
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Cathryn Cassells is the executive director of the United Way of Putnam County (Ind.). She is a former United Way of Putnam County board member and volunteer as well as chair of the 2006 campaign. Jamie L. Lewis and Alicia M. Root gave the McDermond Center Lecture, Oct. 26, 2006, at DePauw. Jamie is the vice president of Jefferies Asset Management in Stamford, Conn. Alicia is an associate with the Royal Bank of Scotland in New York City. Both are members of the DePauw Management Center Board of Advisors. LaWaiian J. Long was honored by the Gulf Coast Business Review of West Florida as one of the top 40 under 40 business professionals living on the west coast of Florida. LaWaiian has made a career as an information LaWaiian J. Long ’98 technology manager at several organizations in the Tampa Bay area. He recently founded his own technology consulting firm, Primatech Consulting Group, Inc. LaWaiian lives in Ellenton, Fla. (See photo, above.) Erin McKinney McKenna and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Irene McKenna, May 13, 2006. Molly was born in Ireland. Nadia T. Mitchem is a major gifts officer for the African Wildlife Foundation in Washington, D.C. Nadia is a member of the DePauw Alumni Board of Directors. Her e-mail address is nmitchem@awf.org. Sara (Nakasone) and Michael R. Denckhoff ’97 announce the birth of their son, Joshua Christian Denckhoff, April 15, 2006. Joshua joins sister Grace, 3, and twins, John and Libby, 2, at #8 Algonquin Wood Place, St. Louis, MO 63122. Kristin Pimentel Choate and her husband,
David, announce the birth of their son, John Paul Choate, April 3, 2006. They live at 2022 New Hope Road, Princeton, WV 24740. Kristin’s e-mail address is kristinannie@yahoo.com. Andrew “Drew” K. Powell is a cast member of the movie 1408, a film based on a short story by Stephen King. He appeared in the film The Marine and several television programs as well as the movie Starship Troopers II and in leading roles in the independent films, My Education and Crusher. Emily C. Ristine is a featured performer in the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre production of The Gentleman from Indiana. Emily is the founder and artistic director of Summer Stock Stage, a not-forprofit theater company for young artists. Matthew J. Roland is the author of Tres Freak, three playlets presented at the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis at the IndyFringe Festival, AugustSeptember 2006. Jennifer L. Snapp and John Ringleb were married May 13, 2006, in Melbourne, Fla. Jennifer Bundy Kistler was matron of honor. Jennifer and John live in West Melbourne, Fla. Jennifer is a school psychologist. John is a firefighter and paramedic. (See photo, below.) Kimberly Stimmel Coyne and her husband, Jac, live at 121 Victor Gust Drive, Mountain Home, ID 83647. Kimberly is a family physician stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base near Boise, Idaho. Elisa Villanueva Beard is one of the six senior vice presidents of regional operations for Teach For America. She oversees Teach For America’s 25 teaching regions.
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Ryan P. Carr is the assistant to the regional manager of Pfizer in Cleveland. Ryan and his wife, Kate, live at 158 Chadwick Court, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Ryan’s e-mail address is ryanpcarr@yahoo.com. Jason J. Chan and Margaret L. Stahr ’00 were married May 27, 2006, in Racine, Wis. Jason is a pediatric hospitalist at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill. Margaret is a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh and a part-time
Jennifer L. Snapp ’98 and John Ringleb