Class Year: 2010

Brent Smith ’12

Brent Smith ’12 graduated from The Academy of Vocal Arts in May 2019 after a three-year tenure as a resident artist. He will be moving from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Zurich, Switzerland, in August 2020 to join Opera Zurich as a member of their prestigious International Opera Studio (IOS) for the 2020-21 season. Following his year… Continue Reading →

Alexander Yared ’12

Alexander Yared ’12 is pursuing a Master of Science degree in safety, security and emergency management through Eastern Kentucky University with a double concentration in emergency management and disaster resilience and corporate security operations. Continue Reading →

Olivia Haines-Robey ’13

Olivia Haines-Robey ’13 of Holland, Michigan, is founder and chief executive officer of Olivia Grace & Company, a character-entertainment company that offers professionally trained portrayers of favorite fairytale and children’s-film characters for parties and other events. Her team visited Phelps Dining Hall at Hope on Wednesday, Jan. 29, to enhance a princess-themed dinner organized by… Continue Reading →

Madalyn Muncy-Piens ’13

Madalyn Muncy-Piens ’13 is a full-time small business owner of Madalyn Muncy Photography LLC, a wedding and lifestyle photography company. She was recognized by The Knot Magazine in 2019 and 2020 with a best-of-wedding award. Continue Reading →

Elisabeth Brewington ’14

Elisabeth Brewington ’14 was selected for a fellowship by the 2020 Institute of New Leaders Council, an organization that recruits, trains and promotes young progressive leaders ranging from elected officials to civically-engaged leaders in business and industry. Continue Reading →

William DeBoer ’14

William DeBoer ’14 is the director of broadcasting and communicationns with the Delmarva Shorebirds, a minor-league baseball team affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles in Salibury, Maryland. This summer will be his fourth season broadcasting the Shorebirds’ games on the radio. Continue Reading →

Alexander Belica ’16

Alexander Belica ’16 completed a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Michigan Law School in May 2019. He recently passed the Michigan Bar Exam and is currently clerking for Justice Mark Massa on the Indiana Supreme Court. Continue Reading →

David Heinze ’17

An organ concert at historic St. John’s Episcopal Church on Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., provided an unexpected opportunity for Thelma (Tommye) Leenhouts ’66, who lives in the city, and David Heinze ’17 of Providence, Rhode Island, to recall a unique Hope music connection. Alerted by the college that a Hope graduate would be featured,… Continue Reading →

Murphy Stadelmaier ’19

Murphy Stadelmaier ’19 is participating in a fellowship with The Fellow Initiative in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is interning at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and taking a seminary and leadership course through First Pres in Colorado Springs. Continue Reading →

Blake Parmer ’18

Blake Parmer ’18 of Holland, Michigan, died on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. He was 23. Survivors include his parents, Vicki and John Parmer. As some of you may know, Blake went home to meet his Heavenly Father yesterday unexpectedly in his sleep. Our hearts are deeply broken with the loss of a dear brother, son, and friend.… Continue Reading →

Stephanie Bogema ’10

Stephanie Bogema ’10 Health Insurance Plan Chief of Staff Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out… Continue Reading →

Jordan Fuller ’10

Jordan Fuller ’10 President of International Non-profit Hope College and the Alumni Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the second annual 10 Under 10 Awards. The awards are designed to honor alumni within 10 years of graduation making significant contributions in the local and global community by living out their calling.… Continue Reading →