with Austin being named the MLS Rookie of the Year. Austin spoke briefly to the crowd, expressed his thanks to The Summit community and fans who continue to follow his professional career. “It’s been quite a ride,” he said. Some of Austin’s 2007 classmates posed for a photo with him after the ceremony. L to R: Camille Maynard, Matt Humpert, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach Dan Cosgrove, Austin Berry, Hugh McManus and Tiara Turner.
Hugh McManus ’07 wrote text and anecdotes for Robert Flischel’s 166-page coffee table book, “The Ohio State University: Pathways to the Heart and Mind.” Hugh is also an OSU alumnus. President of the University, E. Gordon Gee states, “Flipping through these pages, I see the familiar, breathtaking scenery that inspires me each day. This book captures the very essence of Ohio State.” The book is available for purchase at www.pathwaysbook. com. Lauren Dean ’08 is a Fulbright scholar. She was awarded a grant to advance her research in India. She will graduate this spring from the University of Chicago.
10s Anna Albi ’10, a junior goalkeeper at Carnegie Mellon University, was named University Athletic Association Women’s Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week for her performance in the Tartans’ third round and quarterfinal games of the 2012 NCAA Division III Championship. Albi garnered the award after earning two shutouts in net for the Tartans. She finished the season giving up just eight goals and recorded a goals against average of .41, which is second best in school history. Pictured are Anna and Liz Arnold ’12, a freshman goalkeeper at Emory University after their teams met in the NCAA Tournament. Kelly Maier ’10 has been awarded a Theory-to-Practice Grant from Ohio Wesleyan University. The grant supports research, internships, service, and cultural immersion opportunities throughout the world. The Theory-to-Practice Grant supports a project titled “Why do Finnish Students Finish First?” which will be conducted in Finland. To date, more than 100 Theory-to-
Practice Grants have been awarded, and projects have been conducted in 12 world regions, 33 countries and 16 U.S. states. In addition to this award, Kelly was recently selected as one of only twelve students to be included in the class Shakespeare’s Globe. To be chosen for the class, students write an essay to support their qualifications and they must be recommended by their professors. The class will travel to London in May to visit the Globe. Kelly is an Early Education Special Needs major and currently assists teaching children with behavior disabilities in a local school in Delaware. She also volunteers with the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Colin Cotton ’11 was the top Cross Country runner for the University of Cincinnati in every meet this season. Colin led the team to a 1st place finish in the All-Ohio Championships and helped lead the Bearcats to one of its best team finishes at Regionals in school history by placing 13th. Colin ran a personal best of 24:19 (4:53 per mile) for nearly five miles at the Pre National Invitational.
WEDDINGS In the Immaculate Heart
wed Richard J. Lewis, Jr. on April 14, 2012 in The Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. They enjoyed honeymooning in Ireland and now reside in Dublin, Ohio. Traci Vidourek and Chris Koepfer ’01, Nov. 3. 2012. Abby Witzgall and Colin Stayton BMS ’99, Nov. 17, 2012. Shannon Sibcy (att.) and Joshua Warrren, Dec. 8, 2012. Lauren Roedersheimer ’01 & Michael Ruehlman, Dec. 15, 2012.
BIRTHS
Margaret (Uckotter) Lebahn ’99, gave birth on November 2, 2012 to her fourth child and second son, Roman Matthew Lebahn. Margaret, husband Matt, and children live in Alexandria, Virginia.
of Mary Chapel
Heather (Fullen) Lewis ’91
Tucker Ryan Yarnell was born on February 15, 2013. He is the son Summit Magazine 53