Class Year: 2000

Laura Donnelly ’01

Laura Donnelly ’01, an associate professor of English and creative writing at SUNY Oswego, returned to Hope electronically on Nov. 10, when she paid a virtual visit to the poetry class taught by Pablo Peschiera ’93. This fall also saw the publication of her new poetry book Midwest Gothic, which explores themes of place, religion,… Continue Reading →

Isaac Tam ’01

Tim Tam ’69 and his son, Isaac Tam ’01 were given the Recognition of Community Service Award on Monday, Nov. 30, by the British Columbia Dental Association for their extraordinary efforts to provide emergency dental care during British Columbia’s Stage 1 COVID-19 pandemic response. Continue Reading →

Katherine Bode-Lang ’02

Laura Donnelly ’01, an associate professor of English and creative writing at SUNY Oswego, returned to Hope electronically on Nov. 10, when she paid a virtual visit to the poetry class taught by Pablo Peschiera ’93. This fall also saw the publication of her new poetry book Midwest Gothic, which explores themes of place, religion,… Continue Reading →

Vince Scheffler ’03

Vince Scheffler ’03 and the other Parker University Board of Trustees members were honored by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges with the 2019-20 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership. The university experienced severe damage following a tornado that hit Dallas, Texas, in October 2019. The board immediately deployed resources to… Continue Reading →

Kimberly Lauver ’04 Fletcher

Kimberly Lauver ’04 Fletcher has become the data library manager for HR Consulting Group, Sapient Insights. She is also enjoying being a coach with CYO in volleyball and basketball for middle school girls. Continue Reading →

Kristina Kyles-Smith ’04

The Black Excellence Dinner and awards ceremony hosted by the college’s Black Student Union has become a beloved tradition, and so even though the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic precluded gathering in person the celebration continued. Given the format, the fifth annual event didn’t include a banquet, but the online ceremony featured student performances and recitations,… Continue Reading →

Jason Burns ’06

Jason Burns ’06 and Nathan Brunner announce the birth of Elizabeth Addison Brunner-Burns on July 31, 2020. They expect the finalization of their adoption to take place in early 2021. Continue Reading →

Stephanie Koenke ’06 Kostsuca

Stephanie Koenke ’06 Kostsuca has received the outstanding clinician award from the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan. This award is presented to one physical therapist in the state of Michigan each year who has exemplified excellence in clinical care as well as influence and mentorship to students and fellow therapists. Continue Reading →

Jessica Rankins Parker ’07

The Black Excellence Dinner and awards ceremony hosted by the college’s Black Student Union has become a beloved tradition, and so even though the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic precluded gathering in person the celebration continued. Given the format, the fifth annual event didn’t include a banquet, but the online ceremony featured student performances and recitations,… Continue Reading →

Mercedes Cowper ’08

Mercedes Cowper ’08 has become the marketplace manager with the real estate development company CANA Development, managing a high-end food hall in the Foggy Bottom area of Washington, D.C. Previously, she was the wine director at Plume restaurant in downtown D.C. In the interim, after the closing of the restaurant in March 2020, she started… Continue Reading →

Erika English ’09 Mayer

Erika English ’09 Mayer and Nate Mayer announce the birth of Leonys (Leo) on April 12, 2019. They report that he was born with complications but under God’s grace has since flourished and excelled. Continue Reading →

Justine Post ’09

Justine Post ’09 and her husband, Andrew Hammond, announce the birth of Edith Jane on April 20, 2020. She joins a big sister, Dorothy Ann. They live in North Carolina Continue Reading →