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David Hogberg '59 My life continues to proceed as uneventfully as it can. I wish those who read this are well and doing the things they want to. As an old friend often says, “Press on!” Oh, my email is: dhogberg@albion.edu. I’d certainly like hearing from people
Posted: October 28, 2020

David Hogberg '59 Have been pleased to receive recent phone calls/emails from Jim Fox and Brad Randall. They have been delightfully interesting as well as unexpected. I thank them! (dhogberg@albion.edu or 517/629-4834)
Posted: April 5, 2021

Russell Brandt '61 I was the first married under graduate dorm parent in the State of Michigan. Mitchel Hall 1960-1961 was brand new. After I graduated from Dubuque Theological Seminary in 1965, I served 3 churches before retiring in 1999. You may reach me at russbrandt1934@icloud.com. I live in Interlochen, MI
Posted: October 28, 2020

Dennis Lynch '66 and Bonnie Mancour Lynch '68 I am sad to announce that Bonnie Mancour Lynch ’68 passed away on April 10th. We had celebrated 50 years of marriage the previous Dec. 27th. The memories of the times we had and the friends we met, still brought her joy!
Posted: April 16, 2020

Carolyn Reid Bennett '66 Passed away September 9 at her daughters home in MA. From ocular melanoma metastatic cancer. She was a wonderful Mom, sister to Nancy Reid DeHority and friend to so many. She lived her life with laughter, love and faithfulness.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Hugh Brenneman '67 Hugh recently received the Service to the Profession Award from the Federal Bar Association in West Michigan. The award is given to an attorney, law professor or judge who has rendered outstanding service to improve the administration of justice in the federal courts. The award has only been presented eight times in its 37-year history. Brenneman is a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge.
Posted: April 21, 2021

Bruce Bean '68 I have retired from veterinary medicine after 46 years in practice, the last 34 years at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix.
Posted: June 15, 2021

Hugh Brenneman '68 I recently co-authored a book with David Chardavoyne entitled “A Lincoln Legacy - The History of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan,” published by Wayne State University Press, 2020.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Marlianne Mauch '68 Proudest of my 6 children, 9 grandchildren! Retired teacher, National Ski Patroler, EMT, created (owner), director of a non-profit rescue “Love Mutts Rescue” on internet (over 6,500 dogs & other animals saved in the last 15 years) Fond memories of Alma College & hello to all who are coming together in our Virtual World. Team work, volunteering, making a difference for life !
Posted: October 28, 2020

Thomas Anthony '72 Tom and his wife Denise excitedly celebrated the birth of TWO grandsons in September of this year: Anthony Dibello and Charles (Charlie) Jackson. Anthony joins big sister Hayley in Daytona Beach, Florida and Charlie joins big sister Harper in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Posted: December 30, 2019

Craig Wesley '72 Our son Aaron has been admitted to the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy where he will pursue a Masters Degree in Public Administration. He will continue serving in his role as Enterprise Applications Lead for the City of Bellevue, Washington.
Posted: August 26, 2020

Jay Drick '73 Jay R Drick was elected and sworn in to his third term a Livingston County Commissioner for a period ending Dec 31, 2022.
Posted: March 1, 2021

Karen Magnuson '78 I recently joined the Solutions Journalism Network as project editor for New York and Michigan. I also serve on the Board of Trustees for Alma College and as an executive in residence at the Rochester Institute of Technology. My husband, Tod, and I live in Rochester, NY.
Posted: May 10, 2020

Sonja Schultz-Fryer '79 I am completing my 43 year of teaching MS band in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Organized 2 summer BLM protests. My daughter Grace will be a freshman this year at Alma College and will be the 8th person to attend Alma. Previously, Nathaniel Fryer, Carolyn Schultz, Robert Schultz, Grace Sala, Nancy Sala, John Sala.
Posted: June 15, 2021

David Wallace '80 Earlier this summer I was promoted to be the Chief Assistant Prosecutor in Huron County.
Posted: August 26, 2020

Mary Malloy '82 After staying home for two months, I found a job in an essential industry. I am now working at Amazon.
Posted: June 1, 2020

Amy Hollenberg '83 I recently retired from Fort Wayne Community Schools after a 16 year career teaching advanced biology, anatomy and physiology and chemistry. My husband Bill and are looking forward to more bicycling, traveling and escaping to Phoenix during the winter months.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Sunil Xavier '85 Sunil Xavier was promoted into the Senior Foreign Service, rank of Counselor, at the U.S. Agency for International Development. He currently is the Director of Support Operations based in the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Richard (Rick) Warmbold '90 Not retired and working more now than the past few years… lol… but due to COVID did my Marine Corps Reserve retirement online from my home in the Florida Keys. If you find yourself at Mile Marker 0 please look me up. https://youtu.be/TFfrk5QXvOQ
Posted: August 26, 2020

Melissa Weber Kelley '91 I have been working on the COVID front lines, albeit in a non-traditional way. Through my career strategy firm, I’ve been helping people laid off or furloughed from their jobs due to COVID find new jobs by writing resumes and giving them job search/interview coaching.
Posted: June 1, 2020

Krista Ried '94 Homecoming 2020 brought the end to my term as Alumni Board President. This allowed me to focus more on other ways in which I can GIVE to Alma College. And with that, I can now announce that BOTH our kids have selected Alma as their home! Anika is a sophomore and Peyton will join her this fall! I am ecstatic!
Posted: June 16, 2021

Mike Jura '95 and Jennifer (Stoepker) Jura '96 Life changes. Jen and I adopted 2 nieces, so now 4 kids (three in HS and one starting kindergarten). Finished 1st career, and now on to the 2nd. Finished nursing school in the spring and am currently working at Hackley Hospital as an RN.
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Chris Sienko '96 As part of his work for cybersecurity training company Infosec (based in Chicago and Madison, WI), Chris is now the host of “Cyber Work,” a weekly video/audio podcast! Search “Cyber Work with Infosec” on YouTube to watch Chris speak with new guests every week.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Stephan McIntosh '03 Steve McIntosh ’03 has recently opened his own vegan shoe company, “Tofushu.” The plant-protein based footwear company is in the start up phase but should begin shipping this summer.
Posted: June 15, 2021

Sarah Ostashowski '04 Sarah (Radtke) Ostahowski, Founding Attorney of Sarah’s Law Firm, has been named to the 2020 Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards. The Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards celebrate and highlight the achievements of women in the legal profession across the globe. As a result of several months of research and preparation, the Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards reward female legal experts that have overcome challenges and influenced the wider legal profession in their jurisdiction. The winners include all areas of the legal profession, from high achieving junior associates, to long-serving barristers.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Benjamin McDonald '06 Living the good life in the mountains of Arizona. Just welcomed our first son, Jordy Max, in April. I have been a teacher for the past 12 years in behavioral special education. Spent the past year a principle at Winslow High School, but resigned and returned to special education to focus on being an available father.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Josh Morgan '06 Josh was promoted to Station Manager at WREX-TV in Rockford, IL. Josh was News Director at the station from 2013-2020.
Posted: August 26, 2020

Zack '06 and Annette Sabol Zack and his wife Annette welcomed their first child, a son, Harrison Charles Sabol on April 21st. They currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona. Zack teaches third grade in Scottsdale.
Posted: May 20, 2020

Ashley Sawatzke '06 On March 25, I successfully defended my dissertation at Texas Tech University. I will be graduating in May with a doctorate in Theatre History and Acting/Directing.
Posted: April 18, 2020

Christine (Vicari) Polanic '11 and David Polanic '11 Christine (Vicari) and David Polanic (2011) welcomed Joseph David Polanic to the family on August 19, 2020. Emma (2.5 years old) loves being a big sister to her baby brother Joey!
Posted: October 28, 2020

Audrey Gebbie '12 Audrey will be tying the knot with her new husband, Matt Hobe, on August 13, 2021. We can’t wait to see you all at Homecoming!
Posted: June 16, 2021

Elisabeth Lennox '12 and Ryan Lennox '12 We welcomed our daughter and first child, Katherine Ruth Lennox on February 19, 2021.
Posted: April 22, 2021

Teresa Larson '13 Teresa was ordained as a Minister of Word & Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) on October 4. She earned her Master of Divinity degree in May from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and serves as the Associate Pastor at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, WI.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Stephen Schlaack '13 April of 2020 Stephen Schlaack completed his Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University with an emphasis in Supply Chain Logistics.
Posted: April 28, 2020

Ric Heise '14 Launching a Kickstarter for a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, The Wildsea this week. The world is covered in an ocean of trees and sailed bt chainsaw ships. I have been the Resident Game Master.
Posted: October 28, 2020

Lauren '15 and Tyler Foley '15 Lauren Engels ’15 and Tyler Foley ’15 tied the knot on 29 August 2020.
Posted: October 28, 2020