Milestones Father Herman Falke ’57 is a member of King’s first class – the class of 1957. He was ordained a priest at St. Peter’s Seminary in September 1954. Along with King’s, he celebrates his golden jubilee this year! Martin Carbone ’64 retired in December with Emeritus status from the Fullerton, California campus of the California State University System. During 24 years as an administrator there, he managed campus insurance and risk management programs and divisional budget and HR operations. He and his wife Janice reside in Mission Viejo, California. Janice plans to retire in September, allowing them to travel. Martin entered “CKC” in 1960 and remembers fondly much of four years spent in the residence and taking classes. He would welcome greetings and news from former classmates and friends. E-mail: mcarbone@fullerton.edu or Martin_Carbone@yahoo.com Joe Szekeres ’82 is the Curriculum Chair of English, French and International Languages at Msgr. Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. Kim Braine ’88 married David Ott on May 17, 2003. Their meeting in the summer of 2001 was similar to the “101 Dalmatians” story as they met through their dogs! Little did they know that walking Maggie and Dryfuss would lead to a wonderful life together. Kim now has three stepdaughters: Chelan, Jacqueline, and Hillary, and a grandson, Daegan (Chelan’s son). The most precious moment of her life so far (besides her wedding day) was being called “Nana” for the first time on Christmas Day. Kim is teaching a grade 5/6 class at W. Sherwood Fox Public School in London. She also directed her first school play/musical, “Cinderella”. Suzanne Anquetil ’90 married Darren Wilson in 2002. They have a daughter, Noelle Faith Wilson, born on December
28, 2002. Suzanne has a Masters in Social Work and is a certified psychotherapist. She has worked as an EAP and a trauma therapist. She continues to work in the area of child welfare and has a private practice in counselling of individuals, couples and families. Suzanne still plays competitive tennis and is looking to audition for a part in a musical or play similar to her experience with King’s Players! Lyndsey Gostlin ’91 (nee Smith) and her husband Dan of Gananoque are pleased to announce the birth of their second child. Luke Parker Gostlin was born on September 8, 2003 a little brother for Sarah to love. Cathy Helwig ’91 was married in July 2002. She has two stepchildren and one daughter. Currently she is an acting viceprincipal at a London school and she hopes to pursue administration in the future. Shannon Bischoff ’92 (nee O’Donnell) and her husband Mark are pleased to announce the arrival of their second child, a little sister for big brother Aidan (2). Brooke Marie Bischoff was born in Toronto on March 25, 2004. John Mariconda ’92 and his wife Elizabeth are pleased to announce the arrival of their second child, a little sister for Holly. Mallory was born on March 15, 2004 in Chatham, Ontario. John is the Director of Product Innovation & Marketing for TPS (Louisville) Hockey, and can be reached at john.mariconda@slugger.com. Juanita Vandenberg ’95 began her teaching career in 1998 in London. She married Hubert in October 2001. They were blessed with the birth of their first son, Jacob Adrian, in June of 2002 and a second son, Gavin Theodorus, in October of 2003. Hubert is a police officer in Strathroy, and Juanita teaches grade seven at St. Vincent de Paul School.
Anne Janes ’96 is pursuing a Masters of Public Administration at the University of Winnipeg and is working as a fundraising consultant. Jennifer MacRae ’96 married Matthew Hay in October 2001. She is the Communication Coordinator at United Way of London and Middlesex. Linda Barbon ’97 married David Nenonen on July 19, 2003. She teaches grade 8 at St. Joseph French Immersion school in London. Zelia Bester (nee Furtado) ’97 and her husband Steve would like to announce the early and safe arrival of their second son Markus James, born on March 23, 2004. Daan De Kerpel ’97 – see Melissa Sennett ’00 below. Carla Cazzola ’98 (nee Catolino) got married, had a baby girl named Veronica and opened her own web studio since graduating from King’s. Mark Mathieson ’99 accepted the position of US National Sales Trainer for Clinical Chemistry with Abbott Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois in April 2004. Mark has been with Abbott since 2000. Tracee-Jo Moir BSW ’00 married Warren Lynch after graduating from King’s. She graduated from Althouse Teachers College in 2002. She is completing the last half credit of an Addiction Counsellors Certificate at UWO and will graduate this fall. Currently, she is employed by the Thames Valley District School Board. Her family includes an eleven year old stepdaughter and a 15 month old son, Kane Michael. Melissa Sennett ’00 married Daan De Kerpel ’97 on November 8, 2003 in Toronto.
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