CLASS NOTES Ben Kier ’14. After stopping for dinner at my place, he made the drive to Ft. Carson, CO. He had recently finished Ranger school and just reported to his duty station out west. Zach chronicled his trip, done in 500-mile legs, with photos of big stops along the way, including the St. Louis Arch and Pikes Peak. He is enjoying Colorado to its fullest, with hiking and seeing the scenery that is quite different than Fort Benning. He is also actively enjoying outfitting his bachelor pad. Hopefully, some of us can make it out there to see Zach and enjoy the Rockies. Trent Gordon and Jarrod Girod have both continued to scuba dive – Jarrod recently got his cave certification. At printing, Trent had completed a dive 1900 feet into a cave! Congratulations to you both, and continue enjoying such an exhilarating sport. Chris Moser recently made a trip from Korea to the U.S. to compete in the Army Best Medic competition. Chris and his partner placed 17th out of 32. I would like to note, the two also placed above an SF team. Congratulations to Chris for completing such a grueling competition and being one of the Army’s best in the med services corps! Ryan Byars sent me an e-mail and reported that he and Kurt Zimmerman are living the dream in Hawaii. Ryan is currently a PL in 522nd MP CO; Kurt is serving as the S2 with the 303rd EOD Battalion. Neither is set to
deploy soon. Enjoy the sun, guys! Lizanne Carlos sent me an e-mail and let me know she is employed with SAIC in McLean, VA. Lizanne has stayed in contact with BRs in the area and has seen Burton Bacheller, Angela Redmond, Chiesopher Gyamfuaa and Ben Martin. She also added that if anyone is in the northern Virginia area to let her know! I’ve been well. I made it to a few football games in Lexington and ran into some BRs. Rob Cole stopped by my tailgate; sadly, he was still wearing the uniform. Rob is set to finish in the spring. Hold on, Rob! Behind the stadium at the Keydet Club area, I ran into Chad Lawson, who is working for an electrical contractor in Richmond. As I was walking into the stands, I also ran into Tracy Hairston and Byron Allen. Tracy is working in Roanoke for Norfolk Southern, and Byron is currently working for the VMI Admissions Office. I also saw Erin Lime in the bookstore. Erin is well; her husband is going to school in North Carolina after spending a number of years in the Army. Erin said she had seen Zach Pittard, and he is well. Last week, I was making plans for the Citadel football game and I caught up with Tom Pace. Tom is doing well and recently completed the Tough Mudder. Tom Louderback has continued to race, as well. In the last month before printing, Tom ran in two
marathons, the Air Force Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon. Tom recently served as the logistics manager for a race in Shepherdstown, WV, called the Freedoms Run. After his performance at the Freedoms Run, Tom was promoted to logistics manager for the JFK 50-miler ultramarathon, a race he has run a number of times and plans to do again this year. Tom will also serve as co-director for the Freedoms Run next year. Keep Running, Tom!
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BRs, Now that everyone is getting used to life outside of VMI, I urge you all not to forget about this place. We have had a good turnout at most of the football games this year, as well as several members of our class donating to the Keydet Club. It’s a great sight – that, even as recent graduates, our class continues to play a role in giving back to VMI. Not much has happened since the last edition. Andrew Deal keeps me updated on Keydet Club information as well as our class participation. Thanks for the help. Robbie White has accepted a transfer offer to move from Richmond, VA, to Charlotte, NC. He is working with Timmons Group, a civil engineering firm, and I wish you the best of luck. Also, Robbie is engaged and plans to be married on June 22, 2013. Congratulations, Robbie! I encourage all of you to send me information that you would like included in the next edition. If your VMI e-mail does not work, please contact the IT department so that you will not miss out on pertinent information regarding our class. Also, remember Class of 2010: Racheal Toman married Casey McElligott ’11 on Sept. 9, 2012, in Glen Allen, to update your informaVirginia. At the wedding were, from left, row 1, Bryan Mayberry ’11; Adam Woloshuk ’11; Casey tion on the VMI alumni McElligott, the groom; the bride, Rachael; Jessica Snead ’13; Sarah Hunziker ’13; and Kelly website (vmialumni.org). Vickery. Row 2: Caleb Gibson ’11; John Digan ’11; David Perry ’11; Rob Allen; Ross Hussmann; Thanks again, and take Keslie Carrion ’13; Chris Martin; Jared Lawson; Catrina Helsel ’07; and Beatrice Charles. care.
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