CLASS REUNIONS

25th Reunion

Please contact Troy Schneider (taschneider@gmail.com) for more information.

Class of 2003 - 20th Reunion

Please contact Liz Shearin Davis (lizdavis710@gmail.com) or Will DuVal (will.duval@gmail.com) for more information.

Class of 2013 - 10th Reunion

Please contact Margaret Jones Atkins (margaretjones10794@ gmail.com) or Catherine Christie Teel (catherine.c.teel@ gmail.com) for more information.

If you would like to schedule your reunion or need help with a contact list of class members for a reunion, please contact Elizabeth Atkins, Director of Alumni Relations at eatkins@usjbruins.org.

Holly Deming (‘14) and Benjamin Goodwin were married on November 5, 2022, at Green Frog Farm in Alamo, Tennessee. They traveled to St. Maarten for their honeymoon. The couple lives in Ludington, Michigan, where they just purchased their first home. Holly is an associate optometrist at West Shore Eye Care, and Ben is a licensed contractor in the process of starting his own company.

Nicholas Camp (‘12) and Sara Tatay were married on November 5, 2022, at the RitzCarlton Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia. The couple traveled to Cabo San Lucas for their honeymoon. They live in Chicago, Illinois, where Nicholas is a Senior Sales Manager at Barcode, Inc., and Sara is an account supervisor at L. C. Williams and Associates.

USJ faculty member Ella Coy (‘17) and Keifer Engles were married on November 12, 2022, at First Methodist Church with a reception at the New Southern Hotel in Jackson, Tennessee. Ella enjoyed her first year teaching 6th grade Math at USJ, while Keifer owns a content distribution company. They have two dachshunds, Opie and Viva, that keep them on their toes. The Engles are loving this chapter of their lives!

Jordan Ragon (‘12) and Crockett Johnston were married on November 10, 2022, in Jackson, Tennessee. The couple honeymooned in Costa Rica where they befriended the entire resort, and Crockett became a pool volleyball champion. Jordan works as a Special Agent Forensic Scientist for the TBI, and Crockett works in sales. They are currently enjoying endless laughs together in Humboldt, Tennessee.

Benjamin Stuart (‘12) and Olivia Lewis (Peach Tree City, GA) were married on December 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee. Benjamin and Olivia met while attending Mississippi State. Benjamin works as a Scrum Master Advisor for FedEx, and Olivia is a Regulatory Affairs Specialist for Stryker Corporation. They make their home in Southaven, Mississippi.

Thomas Butler (’12) and Corrie Ray exchanged vows on December 17, 2022, in Jackson, Mississippi. They spent their honeymoon in the Cayman Islands. Thomas is an orthodontic resident at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Corrie is a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant at Orgill, Inc. They are enjoying living in Memphis with their dog, Pippa.

Grace Howard (‘11) and Christian Kauffman were married on January 7, 2023, in Memphis. The Kauffmans live in Memphis where Grace is a pharmacist at the Memphis Veterans Administration Hospital, and Christian is a consultant with Ernst & Young.

Please update your mailing and email address wirh us! To tell us your latest news or to recieve information about an upcoming reunion, please visit usjbruins.org/alumni or contact Elizabeth Atkins, Director of Alumni Relations at eatkins@usjbruins.org, or call her at 731-300-3687.

BIRTHS:

Sarah Grace Glover Gallichio (‘08) and her husband Christian gave birth to Margot Dale Gallichio on February 2, 2022. She weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz., and measured 19 ¾” long. Sarah Grace is a reference librarian for the University of North Georgia; and Christian just graduated from UGA with a Ph.D. in Transcontinental Literature. This sweet little family resides in Athens, Georgia. Grandmother is former Lower School Librarian Stacey Glover.

Natalie Wilson Abell (‘09) and her husband, George, welcomed their daughter, Sophie Grace Abell, on November 15, 2022, in Germantown, Tennessee. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. She and George are both Clinic Directors and physical therapists with Results Physiotherapy. Sophie’s proud family includes grandparents, Lisa (OHA ‘87) and Jim Wilson, and uncle, John Wilson (‘12).

Sweet Davis Thomas Teel made his appearance on October 29th, 2022, at 3:18 am. He weighed 7lb., 7oz., and he measured 20.5 inches long. Proud parents are classmates Catherine Christie Teel (‘13) and Trey Teel (‘13). Trey is a dentist with Mark Miller, DDS, and Catherine is a Senior Accountant with Leaders Credit Union. Welcome to the world, Davis!

Warner Thomas (‘11) and his wife Ashley welcomed their first child, Charlotte Marie Thomas, on November 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Warner is in medical residency, and Ashley is a registered dietician. Baby Charlotte arrived after a long labor weighing 6 lbs., 9 oz., and she was 19” long. Charlotte’s grandmother is former USJ Lower School faculty member, Janet Thomas.

Born Dec. 11, 2022, to parents Halle

Preister Gross (‘11) and husband Danny Gross, Dorothy Louise Gross, entered the world at 5 lbs., 11 oz. and measured 20 inches long. Residing in Memphis, Halle is a corporate attorney with FedEx, and Danny is a firefighter/ paramedic with the Memphis Fire Department.

Shelby Jordan Hendley (‘12) and husband

Ty welcomed little Charles David

“Charlie” Hendley on November 10, 2022, in Newburgh, Indiana.

Charlie weighed 4 lbs., 9 oz., and was 17.5” long. Both Shelby and Ty are physical therapists and are thrilled to have their firstborn child!

Audrey Hazelhurst Davis (‘11) and husband Jared Davis (‘09) are the proud new parents of Catherine Elizabeth Davis. Catherine arrived on November 14, 2022, coming in after a long labor of love weighing 8 lbs., 3 oz, and measuring 20” long. Audrey is a Pharmacist in Bolivar, and Jared is a Physician’s Assistant at Jackson Clinic South. The family resides in Jackson.

Not much sleep for Alex Hollman (‘13) and Jessica Garland Hollman (‘14) who gave birth to a precious baby girl on December 16, 2022, at 2:42 am! Sweet little Mia Rose Hollman made her debut at 6 lbs., 9 oz., and measured 19.5 inches. Residing in Jackson, Alex is a civil engineer, residential/commercial contractor, and the owner of Hollman Builders, LLC. His wife Jessica works in the field of real estate appraisal for Johnstone Group, Inc. Both of Mia’s grandmothers are former USJ Lower School faculty members - Kim Garland and Patsy Hollman. Congratulations to all!

Melanie Layden Saggio (‘08) and her husband Matt welcomed their healthy baby boy William Anthony Saggio on October 30, 2022. William is the couple’s first child. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 22 inches long at birth. Melanie is a TV meteorologist at WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt is a Senior Account Executive for Cromwell Media.

Haley Anderson Gerber (‘07) and husband Max welcomed their first child, Madelynn Claire, at 7:58 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 19.5 inches long. Proud grandmother is USJ’s own Lower School teacher Tina Anderson. Haley is a teacher with the Dickson County School System and Max is in sales at Summertown Metals in Summertown, Tennessee. They are also the owners and operators of Hickory Meadow, an event venue located on their farm in Charlotte, Tennessee.

Gram Northern (‘14) and wife Katie welcomed their first child Michael Ingram Northern on November 27, 2023, at 3:34 am in Jackson, Tennessee. He weighed 5 lb and measured 18 inches long. Gram works for Honeywell in corporate supply planning, and Katie is a former labor and delivery nurse for Jackson Madison County Hospital.