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class notes SPOTLIGHT CLASS OF 2002 By Ellen Labrecque 1995
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Christian Sockel was named Interim Director of Advancement at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. He was formerly the Director of Capital Giving.
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1996 Heather (Klinger) Boyer, a biology teacher in Upper Dublin, Pa., was awarded the Upper Dublin Medal for Outstanding Educator this past May. She has been a teacher for 12 years and is also the school’s field hockey and softball coach. In 2008 the award was given to Barbara (Exline) Staller, a 1971 Ursinus graduate and assistant principal in Upper Dublin High School. Michele (Hill) O’Brien was recently appointed to the Governor Mifflin School Board in Shillington, Pa. (See Marriages and Commitments).
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Clare (Zeberkiewicz) Reinhardt M.D., joined the staff of the FirstHealth Richmond Family Medicine in Rockingham, N.C. this past May. She is a board certified family physician. Clare earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed a family medicine residency in the Department of Family Medicine at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Del.
1998 Patricia (Tucker) Brennan has accepted a position on the Board of Directors of the Equestrian Aid Foundation. The Foundation is a charitable institution that provides financial support for medical and basic needs for equestrianconnected individuals suffering illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries. Tricia
By Ellen Labrecque 1995
Jennifer Walton is in a hurry. She doesn’t let age get in the way of life’s decisions, or for that matter, accomplishments. In fact, she’s always done things earlier, rather than later. She has played in a band most of her life, volunteered on political campaigns in high school, and has been a licensed real estate agent since she was 18 years old. This past fall, she ran to become the Mayor of Doylestown, against opponent Libby White, who won the election, 1,326 to 896. “I grew up in Doylestown and I love it here,” said Jen, a math major with a creative writing minor at Ursinus. “And, when you become involved in politics, you can really make important changes in people’s lives. The most recent presidential election had so much energy, it inspired me to become more involved with politics as well.” Although she has never served in public office, Jen is already heavily involved in the Doylestown Community. In addition to working as a realtor, her band, The Waltons, plays every first Friday at Bobby Simone’s, a bar and restaurant in town. Jen is the lead singer, keyboardist, and writes the songs along with her brother, Evan. Jen’s love for music was reflected in her campaign platform, which, in addition to the universally popular idea of keeping taxes low, emphasizes maintaining a strong arts presence in the community. “Doylestown has great restaurants and great museums,” Jen’s campaign manager Ryan Manion, explained. “There is so much arts and culture here and Jen wants to get even more people out there to support the scene.” Jen said she plans on staying involved politically in the future, as a supporter and a candidate. “Running was an amazing experience and I met so many wonderful people and learned a great deal,” she said. “The process was awesome. I am definitely being encouraged to run again, but have not decided which direction to go.” Meanwhile, she will continue to advise the Bucks County Teenage Republican Club, and continue as a committee-woman. With her real estate career and her band, Jen’s life is already action packed.