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CLASS AGENT Derek A. Schaible derek.schaible@gmail.com
Peter Labuza’s book
Anna Kromroy Syverson ’03
SPA and the school’s “strong, formative effects.” There was also a lot of discussion of other alumni/ae in the area and who could be invited next time!
’02 CLASS AGENT Lauren E. Nuffort lauren.nuffort@gmail.com
Greg Paulus and Nick DeBruyn, who make up the
group “No Regular Play,” were honored at the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center Fall Gala in October 2014. The DJ duo were named Young Patrons of Lincoln Center Artist Honorees, an award given to emerging artists.
’03 CLASS AGENTS Thomas Christ kiselblat@gmail.com Emily Shor emilyshor@gmail.com Aleksander K. Sims aleksander.sims@gmail.com Kendra Ackland Jillian Degerness Brenden Goetz brendengoetz@gmail.com
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Spring 2015
s Anna Kromroy Syverson married in August 2014. In addition to tying the knot, Anna also became a stepmom to “the two most amazing kids in the world,” Gabe (7) and Alice (4). At the wedding ceremony, the new family celebrated by creating a “Unity Painting” that now hangs in their living room.
Approaching The End: Imagining Apocalypse in American Film was published in October 2014. His book rethinks apocalyptic cinema and examines American films that push these traditional apocalyptic plots. Peter’s book is the first release from The Critical Press, a publisher whose primary focus is shortand medium-length books on classic and contemporary cinema. In addition to his book release, Peter was also featured in The New Yorker speaking at the Museum of the Moving Image about his
book. Peter is a noted film critic, host of The Cinephiliacs podcast, and editor with Masters of Cinema. Elizabeth Berg is playing role
of Kate Monster in the offbroadway production of Avenue Q at the New World Stages Theater in New York City. She took on the role in late April and will continue through the end of July. s
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Andrew Paulus, his brother, Greg Paulus ’02, and their
mother Patty Paulus, who teaches art in SPA’s Lower School, attended the Grammy Awards in honor of their late father, Stephen Paulus, who was nominated for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
’04 CLASS AGENTS Andria Cornell andria.m.cornell@gmail.com Tyler M. Olson tolson@smcpros.com Ashley Anton antonashley@gmail.com Sarah M. Raisch sarah.m.raisch@gmail.com
Tyler Olson successfully
raised capital for his company, SMCpros, providing it greater opportunities to accelerate its growth and continue to win international awards in the social media marketing industry.
Andrew Paulus ’07 and Greg Paulus ’02