Marriages
The Wesleyan College Alumnae Association extends congratulations to: Beth Hastings ’93 of Tampa, FL, who married Doug Hoover on June 12, 2010. Heather Rae Goodwin ’96, who married Garrett Grahek on October 2, 2010. Heather and Garrett reside in Tampa, FL. Stephanie Dunbar ’06, who married James Alexander Lee on September 12, 2009. Shelly Walden ’06 was a bridesmaid. The couple lives in Woodstock, GA.
Shelly Kay Walden ’06, who married Michael Gable on October 24, 2010, in the Benson Room at Wesleyan. A reception followed in Oval Hall. Shelly and Michael live in Macon. Crystal Church ’10, of Columbus, GA, who married Corey Tanner on May 30, 2010. The couple lives in Atlanta.
Births & Family Additions The Wesleyan College Alumnae Association extends congratulations to: Barbara Summers Blevins ’93 and Cameron of Knoxville, TN, on the birth of a daughter, Anna Kathryn Blevins, on October 24, 2009. Rachel Viets Fortuna ’97 and Kenneth of Macon, on the birth of their second child, Caleb, in December 2009. Lisa Bridges Hines ’98 and Casey of Norcross, GA, on the adoption of a daughter, Rebecca Judith, born April 22, 2010. Amy-Chris Vinson Smith ’99 and Jonathan of Charlotte, NC, on the birth of a daughter and future Wesleyanne, Jordan Ellison Smith “Jes” on August 18, 2010. Nartaya Jumpasorn Miller ’98 and Ryan of Chula Vista, CA, on the birth of a son, Grayson “Gray” Tyler Miller, on November 20, 2009.
Bianca Venuto Towler ’98 and Jason of Marietta, GA, on the birth of a daughter, Althea Jean Towler, on April 21, 2010. Althea joins big brother Elden (3). Dana Karstensen-Bryan ’99 and Chris of Suffolk, VA, on the birth of a son, Christopher Nolan Bryan, on March 28, 2010. Catherine O’Kelley Fore ’02 and Brooke of Signal Mountain, TN, on the birth of a daughter, Mary Corinne Fore, on August 15, 2010. Proud grandmum, Mary Catherine “M.C.” Collins O’Kelley ’72 and greatgrandmum, Frances Oehmig Collins ’47, are beside themselves with joy! Danielle Ducharme Wunn ’05 and Chris of Flowery Branch, GA, on the birth of a daughter, Arabella Paige, on May 3, 2010.
Welcome to the new Associate Director of Alumnae Affairs Lauren Hamblin ‘06 Lauren Hamblin ’06, has joined the alumnae office as associate director of alumnae affairs, where her focus will be on young alumnae. Previously, Lauren served as director of foundation relations and donor stewardship at Wesleyan, after working as the marketing/communications manager for The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce following graduation. As a student, Lauren served as president of her Purple Knight Class. She was a Wesleyan Disciple and a member of Mortarboard, among her many other campus activities and leadership positions. As an alumna volunteer, Lauren served on the Board of Managers of the alumnae association and as a co-leader of the Macon Young Alumnae Club. She is a graduate of Leadership Macon and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Macon. Lauren’s excellent communication skills, diplomacy, winning personality, and loyalty to Wesleyan make her an excellent addition to the alumnae office staff. In December, Lauren will marry Chris Gibson, and so we extend best wishes to our new Associate Director Lauren Hamblin Gibson.
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