Jordan Rude ’15 is pursuing his law degree at the University of Minnesota. Christopher Schaben ’15 works for Concerned, Inc., in Harlan as a site supported community living counselor. Kathryn Sebring ’15 resides in Ankeny, where she is a receptionist for The Bridal Connection. Alex Severn ’15 is working on his master’s degree in public policy at George Washington University. Michelle Stolz ’15 is employed as a 5th grade teacher by the Indianola Community School District. Ayana Taplin ’15 is a representative for Bright Future Management in Des Moines. Jessica Taylor ’15 teaches Spanish in the Carlisle Community School District. Brooke Thompson ’15 is pursuing her law degree at Drake University Law School. Lauren Tirado ’15 is interning at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts as a costuming project analyst. Conner Uhlman ’15 works as an information technology application analyst for The Principal Financial Group in Des Moines. Eleanor Weaver ’15 plans to pursue her master’s degree in sports management at the University of Central Florida. Emma WitbolsFeugen ’15 is working on her master’s degree in vocal performance at DePaul University. Kelsey Wittorf ’15 is attending Creighton University’s School of Dentistry in Omaha, Neb. Brooke Wittry ’15 is pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy at Des Moines University. Rachel Wollschlager ’15 is employed as assurance staff for Ernst & Young in Des Moines. Mariah Young ’15 is a marketing coordinator for Dwolla in Des Moines.
Marriages Holly Erschens ’02 and Jeremiah Strehlow, April 26, 2014, Iowa City. Karen Smith ’04 and Zach Butler, Aug. 2, 2014, Urbandale. Evan Schaefer ’07 and Elizabeth Langowski, March 27, 2015, Stonebridge Manor, Mesa, Ariz. Erin Vinnedge ’09 and Russell Newman, Jan. 3, 2015, Spring Hill, Tenn.
Mikayla Marie Palmer, June 17, 2015, to Justin L. Palmer ’03 and Lauren Palmer, Winterset. Amelia Constance Petrovich, Feb. 23, 2015, to Andrea Diaz Petrovich ’03 and Andrew D. Petrovich, Des Moines. Charlotte Rose Barrett, Sept. 30, 2014, to Stephanie Schloemer Barrett ’04 and Beau D. Barrett ’05, Des Moines.
Nicholas White ’10 and Kelsey Chaves, Jan. 24, 2015, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
Patrick Laurence Butler, June 16, 2015, to Karen Smith Butler ’04 and Zach Butler, Urbandale.
Natalie Anliker ’11 and Darren Bogaards, April 25, 2015, West Des Moines.
Colton Wayne English, May 24, 2015, to Andrew C. English ’05 and Erin English, Carlisle, joins Hudson.
Caleb ’09 and Kelli Herzberg Anliker ’09 with their children, Mckynlee and Keaton (as members of wedding party at wedding of Natalie Anliker ’11 and Darren Bogaards).
Isabella Rose Chandler, April 22, 2014, to Brandon Chandler ’06 and Amanda Bell Chandler ’08, Johnston.
Zachariah Huebener ’13 and Bridget Wiesenauer, March 7, 2015, Martensdale.
Brinley Noelle Chaplin, Dec. 1, 2014, to Joanna Tebbe Chaplin ’06 and Brian Chaplin, Altoona.
Ryan Stumbo ’13 and Jordan Sundblad ’13, July 12, 2014, Newell.
Rory James Kreimeyer, Dec. 4, 2014, to Reid J. Kreimeyer ’06 and Breanna Byers Kreimeyer ’07, Altoona.
Emily Magers ’15 and Ramon Bonilla, June 6, 2015, Waterloo.
Births/Adoptions Kolby John Vander Weerdt, Sept. 21, 2014, to Joshua D. Vander Weerdt ’01 and Sandra Beattie Vander Weerdt ’03, Runnells, joined Karson and Hallie. Harper Lee Schmidt, Sept. 17, 2014, to Elissia Speicher Schmidt ’02 and Jon S. Schmidt, Ankeny. Lennon Dean McCulla, Jan. 28, 2015, to Tracie Whitney McCulla ’03 and Matthew R. McCulla ’03, Otley, joined Dana (5) and Sullivan (3).
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Layton Levi Craig, Jan. 2014, to Zachary A. Craig ’07 and Chelsea Burns Craig ’08, Merriam, Kan. Braxton James Fletcher, Jan. 30, 2015, to Trevor J. Fletcher ’08 and Jessica Irvin Fletcher ’08, Bedford. Emmett Mathew Gratz, Jan. 8, 2015, to Katie Wiggenjost Gratz ’08 and Eric Gratz, New London. Isabella Jean Gomez, June 9, 2015, to Sarah Crary Gomez ’11 and Sam Gomez, South Sioux City, Neb.