ClassNotes born March 10, 2009. Brian recently received his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Amy, Brian and Alexandra live in Cleveland, Tenn. Laura (Richard) ’95 and John ’96 Braham welcomed daughter Mary Claire, born Feb. 18, 2008. She joins her sister, Madeleine, and brother, John Paul. The Brahams reside in Opelousas, La., where John is the director of religious education at Opelousas Catholic School and Laura is a family physician. Mara Ford ’95 and Billy ’96 Hodes welcomed their eighth child, Dorothy Theresa “Dory,” on Jan. 16, 2009. Billy, 12; Maggie, 11; Matthew 9; Lucy, 8; Francie, 5; Danny, 2; and Charlie, 1, are very excited about their new little sister. Timothy D. Carter ’96 celebrated five years of marriage to his wife, Amanda. Their daughter, Addison Elise, is 1 year old. Timothy lives in Olive Branch, Miss., and is employed by a national healthcare company as vice president of sales. Lauren (Letchworth) Hayden ’96 and Robert Hayden announce the birth of their daughter, Margaret Ruth, born on Nov. 12, 2008. She was welcomed by big brother, Thomas, 2. The Hayden family resides in Memphis, Tenn. Jim Fry ’97 is working on his doctorate in interdisciplinary education for educational leaders at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He is an adjunct faculty member for the SJU’s graduate education program and at Neumann College. Jim also teaches high-school chemistry, marine science and theater at Malvern Preparatory School. He was promoted to the position of director of student activities. Erin S. (Haynes) Reed ’97 celebrated the first birthday of her daughter, Addison Haynes Reed, and third birthday of her son, Patterson Thorne Reed, on April 11. Erin, her husband of six years, James, and children reside in Louisville, Ky. Erin recently returned to her journalism career, freelance reporting for the CBS station in Louisville (WLKY-TV). Susan (Jersa) Knese ’98 and her husband, Lenn, welcomed their identical twin daughters, Isabella Lucia and Chloe Marie, on April 12, 2008. They reside in St. Louis. Jennifer Hartrich-Schriver ’99 and husband Charles Schriver announce the birth of their second daughter, Sophia Rose, on
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April 17, 2009. She is welcomed by older sister, Gabrielle. Kevin Kistner ’99 announces the birth of his son, Max Robert Kistner, born on April 1, 2009 at Saint Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Kevin resides with his girlfriend, Andrea Ansted, in Toledo. He is the executive producer at the NBC affiliate. Jason R. Swenk ’99 is co-founder and chief CEO of Solar Velocity. Under Jason’s direction, the company has received numerous awards, including Best Place to Work, Innovative Company of the Year, Top 10 Most Dependable Web Design Firm in the Southeast, and Top 25 Business in Atlanta. Jason has competed in Ironman Triathlon competitions and is an avid racecar driver. He resides in Atlanta with his wife, Kimberly, and son, Luke.
2000s Lynn Rush ’00 is happy to announce her engagement to Phil Frisby. The couple will wed at Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi, Miss. on Jan. 9, 2010. Gregory Logush ’01 and Jennifer Logush welcomed a beautiful baby girl to their family on Jan. 24, 2009. Madelyn Christine Logush was 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 ¼ inches long. Hilary Frobish Marse ’01 graduated May 15, 2009 with an MBA in finance from the University of New Orleans. Theresa Bertucci Truxillo ’01 and her husband, Ryan, welcomed son Owen Matthew on Feb. 4, 2009. Owen was welcomed by big brother Brendan, 4, and big sister Camille Claire, 2. The Truxillos reside in Metairie, La., where Ryan is a family practice physician and Theresa runs a stationery and art business, Hello World Designs (www.helloworlddesigns.com). Jamie Algie ’02 was married to Ben Wilson on May 2 on the campus of Spring Hill College. Attendants included Alicia Bauer Grelle ’02, Stacy Angle Boue ’02 and Jill Wren Halsrud ’02. The couple resides in Huntsville, Ala. Tiffany L. Anderson ’02 married Shane Anderson on Sept. 27, 2008 at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Ala. They reside in Gulf Shores, Ala., where Tiffany is a case manager for Baldwin County Mental Health Center.
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Vanessa Cranston-Hava ’02 married Stephen Hava on April 24, 2008 on Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos. Vanessa is a Certified Public Accountant employed with Entergy Corporation in New Orleans. The couple resides in Harahan, La. Amber L. Houston ’02 and Christopher J. Nappi were married on Feb. 14, 2009 at St. Joseph Chapel. The couple is expecting their first child in late November 2009. Andrew “Andy” James Hughes ’02 married Meghan Jill Hamblet on Sat., May 9, 2009, at the Historic Dubsdread Country Club in Orlando, Fla. Andy works in the office of student involvement and leadership at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. Charlie Sokolash ’02 married Shelby Mason at the Dallas Arboretum on May 9, 2008. Their wedding party included five Spring Hill graduates, Sonya Sokolash ’05, Joe Pappalardo ’02, Bobby Bourgeois ’01, Russ Tibbits ’01, and Mike Chapman ’02. The couple resides in Plano, Texas, where David is employed with McDavid Acura as the new car sales director. Bethany Garner ’03 married Robbie G. Tomlin on April 18, 2009, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Mobile, Ala. Elizabeth Catherine McIntosh ’03 married Harish Chawla on November 8, 2008, in St. Joseph Chapel. The couple resides in North Bethesda, Md. Elizabeth graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in May 2009. In June she begins a residency position in pediatrics at Georgetown. Kate Peters ’03 married Chris Daniel on Sept. 1, 2007. In attendance were SHC alumnae Kate Titford ’03, maid of honor, Frannie Meehan ’03, Diana Scalici ’03, and Coreil Ryder ’03. The couple resides in St. Louis, where Kate is executive assistant to the publisher of the “St. Louis American” newspaper. The couple is expecting their first child in November. Emily (Ferrill) Rios ’03 and her husband, Gus Rios, welcomed son William James Rios on March 27, 2009. Will weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21.5 inches. Sara King Seabourne ’03 married Mark Seabourne of Vernon, B.C., on July 19, 2008. She recently moved to Seattle, Wash., and received a promotion to business development manager at Modis.