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Steven Oole '92 and his wife, Patty, announce the Dec. 31, 2007, birth of their first child, Bruce Patrick. "Any visitors to the Tallahassee, FL, area let me know at Soole@jfmlawyers.com."

Nicki Berlin Smith '94 and Steve live in the Midland area with their three children, Madison, 9, Hunter, 7, and Cassidy, 4. Nicki is the Community Program Development Coordinator for the Midland Salvation Army. "I would love to hear from old friends." E-mail: steveandnicki@att.net.

Brian Fuller '89 married Jill Bresky Dec. 29, 2007, in Gaylord with a reception at Tree Tops. Alma alumni in attendance included, Front row from left, Mark Gilling '89, Kelly Hak Gilling '91, Brian Fuller '89, Renee Johnston '93, Steve Sarchet '91. Back Row, Darby Wiler '90, Dave Buchanan '91, Mike Skinner '90, Mark Johnston '90, Andy Mehl '91, Jeff Garlick '91, Tony Nellis '90, and Todd Deci '90. "My sister, Ann Wiler '90, was there but tending to their four kids and missed the picture."

Sara Ballard '96 has been named Executive Director at the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties and Vice President of the Volunteer Centers of Washington. She relocated to Tumwater, WA. E-mail: sara@volunteer.ws.

Francie Boyd '72 and Herman DeYoung enjoy living in LaQuinta.

Maryanne Bowen Markwick '44 has two grandchildren who ran in the Anchorage, AK, Leukemia/Lymphoma marathon last June. Maryanne went to Anchorage and enjoyed the scenic train trip to Denali and the fantastic Wilderness Tour of the National Park. Both grandchildren finished the race.

Justin McConnell '04 and Brandi McConnell '04 announce the birth of son Gavin Lee McConnell on July 20, 2007, in Holland.

Ben Washabaugh '97 and Lori Jackson Washabaugh '96 have three children, Isabel, 4, Simon, 2, and Seth, 5 months. Lori expects to receive her master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University in December.

Sam Miller '88 enjoyed seeing everyone at Dave Mengyan's house last August. He was glad to see that the old crew is as strange as ever!

Casey Armstrong '03 married in July 2007 and lives in Grand Rapids.

 

Alma College alumnus Josh Brehm was the 2006 recipient of the Gagliardi Trophy, given annually to the best NCAA football player in Division III. The Gagliardi Trophy recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and community service.

 

Student Profile

Elizabeth Heitsch

Elizabeth Heitsch
Graduation: 2008
Major: History
From: St. Louis, Michigan
Interests: Reading, Music

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