Michael E. Thompson
earned a USA Track & Field Level 1 Coaching Certification in June 2016.
2002
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2003
Brad S. Hahn
was promoted to the position of chief human resources officer at Excentia, a nonprofit organization in Lancaster, Pa., that provides support for people with developmental needs to live independently within their community.
2004
Joshua W. Hinson
joined the staff of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa., as an emergency medicine physician. Josh also will serve on the faculty of Conemaugh’s emergency medicine residency program.
2005
Rebecca N. Compton
illustrated and self-published a children’s book titled Edgar Graduates. The book is available online at major retailers.
Stacey L. (Miller) Freitag and Nathan W. Freitag
is spending her fourth year living aboard a 41-foot sailboat with her husband, Brian. The couple has sailed more than 16,000 nautical miles along the eastern coast of the United States, in the Caribbean, and around the coasts of Bermuda, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Denmark. Their 2017 plans include crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The couple’s travels can be followed online at www.sailingdetour.com.
2006
Michael W. Best
is serving in Afghanistan as an anesthesiologist for the U.S. Air Force. Mike also has a joint position as a faculty anesthesiologist at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., and as an instructor for the Air Force’s Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills.
Andrew R. Michanowicz
earned a doctorate in public and environmental health from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a research scientist at Harvard University in Boston, Mass., studying climate change.
Ran Tu
joined the staff of the Enrollment Office at the College, serving as associate director of international recruitment.
2007
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Mary E. Gardiner Nickel
earned a master of divinity degree in May 2016 from Princeton Theological Seminary in
Princeton, N.J. Mary was awarded the Senior Fellowship in Religion and Society and the Frederick Buechner Award for Excellence in Writing.
2008
Garrett G. Bull
was named as head coach of the boys’ varsity basketball team at West York Area High School in York, Pa.
Joshua M. Scacco
was awarded the Lynda Lee Kaid Outstanding Dissertation Award, presented by the Political Communication Division of the National Communication Association. Josh is an assistant professor of media theory and politics at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
Tasia Y. White
was named director of residential life at Juniata. Tasia previously served as director of residential living and learning at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y.
2009
Natalie A. Hershberger
earned her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn. She accepted a position as a program coordinator for leadership at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Danial K. Hooper
wrote a novel titled Dark Genesis, which is available for purchase on www.amazon.com.
Amber R. (Thomas) Rieger was named to the Landmark All-Decade Team in women’s volleyball. The 2016-17 season marks the 10-year anniversary for the Landmark Conference. In conjunction with this anniversary, the conference recognized outstanding studentathletes from the past decade, as selected by conference members.
Claire E. Wakefield
was promoted to curator of the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, N.Y. Her duties include overseeing the museum’s collections and directing content for exhibitions and public programs. Claire has been on the staff of the museum since 2010.
Matthew S. Werle
was named in May 2016 as the head men’s volleyball coach at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz., after serving as interim head coach for the 2016 season and leading the team to the best record in program history. Matt also served as the head women’s volleyball coach at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz., and coached several successful club volleyball teams.
Morgan M. (O’Dellick) Williams
was promoted to the position of intranet manager for Sheetz, Inc.
2010
Paige E. Black
earned her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June 2016. Paige is completing her medical training in pediatrics at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, N.J.
Alyssa D. Cuttler
was promoted to the position of producer for the Fresh Outlook talk show, produced by Everest Productions.
2017 Fall-Winter |
started their own business, Free Day Popcorn Company. Nathan grows fresh, non-GMO popcorn on his family farm in Nebraska, while Stacey markets the products. The couple launched a Kickstarter project to fund the release and expansion of their signature product called “Popping Ears,” a type of popcorn that can be popped while still on the ear. To learn more about the company, visit www.freedaypopcorn.com.
Stephanie L. (Wasylyk) Grandjean
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