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JOHN STODDARD ’99 COURTNEY HENNESSEY ’99 “Knowing these people outside of what they’re doing right now and seeing them take on whole new identities and become these real pioneers, it’s such a cool thing to see happen.” —Louis DiBicarri, Boston chef and restaurateur, on John Stoddard and Courtney Hennessey’s work establishing Higher Ground Farm, Boston’s first rooftop commercial
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working as an account manager for the jewelry company Nina Nguyen. They are looking forward to enjoying seasons once again! I’m so excited to announce the birth of John Conathan Creney II. Lyssa Sher Creney and Joe Creney ’98 welcomed their crazy adorable son on August, 12, 2013. Lyssa and Joe are thrilled with their bundle of joy! Right around the corner from the Creneys, Chris Frier and his lovely wife, Sara, welcomed their son, Colby Robert Frier on October 26, 2013. Colby weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. Dad, mom, and son are doing great. Up by our old stomping grounds, Leslie Pippin-Tepper and David Tepper ’98 welcomed the newest addition to their family, Dylan Joseph Tepper, born on November 29 at Fletcher Allen hospital. Congrats to you both! Christian Craig and his wife Lizzy Allen Craig ’09 welcomed Addison Jane Craig on November 10, 2013 in Springfield, Vermont. Addison weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and is getting settled in with mom and dad at their home in Weathersfield, Vermont. Good luck to you! Send your news to— Sarah Pitlak Tiber 42 Lacy Street North Andover, MA 01845 spitlak@hotmail.com
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Jim Winterberger writes in, “The North Lake Tahoe UVM contingent gathered to celebrate the wedding of Will York ’02 and his wife, Christine. The ceremony took place in Squaw Valley, and an unforgettable reception followed in Alpine Meadows, where the newlyweds live. UVMers in attendance included Rosemary Lemkin-Winterberger ’02, Jim Winterberger, Dave Westall, Mike Kane, Lineya Bradford-Quinn, and many more. David G. Schieren shares, “EmPower Solar is now in business 10 years! Founded in August, 2003 by David Schieren, EmPower has installed over 700 solar electric systems at homes and businesses throughout New York City, Long Island, Connecticut and St. Martin. EmPower also specializes in battery and hydrogen back-up power solutions and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. EmPower is committed to the EmPowering Way operating philosophy, defined by the highest quality work and profes-
sionalism. More information about EmPower can be found online at: empower-solar.com. David returned to UVM after 13 years this fall to give several presentations to students in economics, his major at UVM. On the web gallery is a photo with Professor Bill Gibson: alumni.uvm.edu/gallery. Peter von Maffei and the von Maffei family wishes everyone a happy holiday season! We are doing great! Hope to see you all at the next reunion! Lisa Lark received her master’s in history from Wayne State in 2010 and, after working part time for three years, was hired as a tenure-track, full-time instructor in history in May of 2013 at Schoolcraft College. Send your news to— UVM Alumni Association 411 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 alumni.uvm.edu/classnotes
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This past August, Russell Romano’s daughter, Julianna, turned one year old. She loves Elmo! Professionally, Russell is now senior mortgage advisor for Caliber Home Loans helping clients buy and refinance homes in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Ariel Crohn married Jon Wojculewicz this summer in Guilford, Connecticut. UVMers included Heather and Joe Shanahan, Krista Stepanik DeNofa, and Suzanne Brushart. Ariel and Jon reside in Southington, Connecticut. Leah Murphy Jones and her husband, Keith, welcomed their third son, Cole, to their family in January. Christopher Moschella married Stephanie Amirault ’02 in 2005. He shares, “We recently had our third child. Baby girl Hadley Corinne Moschella joined her two big brothers Easton, 2, and Beckett, 4. We live in Plymouth, Massachusetts; Stephanie is a first-grade teacher and I own a financial planning practice.” Kohar Der Simonian finished a fellowship in reproductive health/family planning two years ago, and has been working at UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital as full-time faculty in both family medicine and OBGYN. She and her husband were expecting their first child in December. She writes, “Luckily, I have gotten plenty of parenting advice from fellow UVMer and college roommate, Ann Cwik, who I remain in good touch with. Hoping to
make it back to Vermont for our next reunion.” As for me, I am thrilled to be writing this update in Paris, France. I moved here in the fall with Bose Corporation on a two-year assignment so if you are ever in town, please let me know. I have already been able to catch up with one classmate, Alex Nutt, while he was passing through. Alexis was living in England for a rotation as he works towards becoming a doctor. He is now back stateside. I also just celebrated Thanksgiving in Sandwich, England, with a crew of expats including Frances Durkes ’02. Nice to see some other UVMers overseas. I am very excited to share the exciting news that Erica MacConnell is engaged to Chris Vessey. Chris proposed on a mountain in Europe while they were skiing this fall, how romantic. Congrats Erica and Chris! Christina Sweet, her husband, Rich, and their daughter, Kristin, welcomed Jill Kathryn into their family on August 25, 2013. Christina also started working as a public health dental hygienist for the State of Vermont. Aimee Bode Konevich and her husband, Mike, recently moved into a new home they built in Essex, Massachusetts, on the site of their wedding. Of course the house is incredibly cool with Aimee’s creative style. Jared and Sarah Brennon Schuler also did some home renovations, creating a fabulous entertaining space in Natick, Massachusetts, and luckily they have offered to put me up on return trips home! Hilary Dixon-Streeter Daly and her husband, Tim Daly ’98, welcomed their son, Chase, who joins big sister, Caroline. I also see on Facebook that a certain dirty cat connoisseur might be a father now too, but I will wait for the formal update for that one. Please send some notes and stay in touch! Send your news to— Erin Wilson ewilson41@gmail.com
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Yehuda Sugarman recently got engaged to Leah Barash of Rockville, Maryland. “We’ll be getting married in early spring 2014 and plan to have a few UVM alumni in attendance, as well as at least one member of the faculty.” Gretchen Nareff is currently pursuing a doctorate in Forest Resources (wildlife) at West Virginia University. “I’m studying the response of Ceru-
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