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1950s

L. James Harvey ’52
L. James Harvey ’52 was recently presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who as a leader in the fields of education, academic administration and business consulting. His biography will appear in the new Marquis Who’s Who publication. He has also recently published his 14th book, 1001 Sentence Sermons, which … Continue reading "L. James Harvey ’52"
Carl Ver Beek ’59
Carl Ver Beek ’59 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, received the Justice Foundation of West Michigan’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, May 13. The award recognizes a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association for special contributions in service and support to the mission of GRBA and JFWM, the community at large, and the practice of law … Continue reading "Carl Ver Beek ’59"

1960s

George Boerigter ’61
George Boerigter ’61, founder of SoundOffSignal, participated in the groundbreaking of a new 100,000 square foot office and factory. This facility will enable the company to keep up with its historic growth pattern of doubling every five years. The new facility will ultimately house approximately 250 new employees. The company currently has about 175,000 sq. … Continue reading "George Boerigter ’61"
Darrel Staat ’64
Darrel Staat ’64 has written his fifth book, Higher Education Planning in an Exponential Age: A Continuous, Dynamic Process, which was co-published by Rowman and Littlefield and the American Association of Community Colleges, (AACC) in April 2021. The book was featured by Rowman and Littlefield at the virtual AACC Convention in May 2021. Darrel was … Continue reading "Darrel Staat ’64"
George Arwady ’69
George Arwady ’69 was elected board president of the New England Newspaper & Press Association. He is publisher and CEO of The Republican newspaper of Springfield, Massachusetts, having held similar positions in Michigan, New Jersey and Massachusetts for the past 41 years.

1970s

Christine Peacock ’70 Powers
Christine Peacock ’70 Powers of Denver, Colorado, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Christian Living Communities, which was founded in 1972 through the collaboration of the Reformed Church in America and the Christian Reformed Church in the Denver area. The organization owns and manages 22 senior housing communities in Colorado and five … Continue reading "Christine Peacock ’70 Powers"
Beverly Kerlikowske ’76 Rose
Beverly Kerlikowske ’76 Rose retired from Wells Fargo’s commercial banking division in San Francisco and moved with her husband to a small farm in Portland, Oregon. She reports that she is at work on her second novel, tending flower, herb and vegetable gardens, and raising a few chickens.
John Vander Kolk ’78
John Vander Kolk ’78 started Touch of Hope International, a non-profit organization that provides dental work for Syrian and Lebanese refugees. Dutch ’74 and Cyndy Hartman ’74 Nyboer recently helped out through a church in Zahle, Lebanon.

1980s

John Hakken ’80 and Susan Zobl ’84
John Hakken ’80 and Susan Zobl ’84 were married in a small ceremony on Feb 28, 2021.
Robin Bost ’80 Sharp
Robin Bost ’80 Sharp was ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian Church in March 2021. She was called to serve as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Waterford, Pennsylvania.
Cheryl Schemper ’82 Ramey
Cheryl Schemper ’82 Ramey retired after 39 years as a resource specialist with Ripon Unified School District. She reports that she is looking forward to traveling, camping, and spending time with her husband, Mike.
Greg VerBeek ’83
Greg VerBeek ’83 moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Austin, Texas, to head up the global contracts and strategic pricing operations for National Instruments.
Annette Kingstand ’86 Ziegler
Annette Kingstand ’86 Ziegler is the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dan Boerigter ’88
Dan Boerigter ’88 is the executive chairman of the family company, SoundOffSignal, and led the groundbreaking for a major addition to the company. The new 100,000 square foot office and factory will enable the company to keep up with its historic growth pattern of doubling every five years. The new facility will ultimately house approximately … Continue reading "Dan Boerigter ’88"
Michael Magan ’88
The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed four new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting. The board’s new members are: Naod Estifanos, a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland; Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michael Magan ’88 of London, England; and Jacob Sitati ’01 of Vernon Hills, … Continue reading "Michael Magan ’88"
Tracy Boockmeier ’89 Brower
Tracy Boockmeier ’89 Brower has published a second book, The Secrets to Happiness at Work, which is about empowering people to create and choose the conditions for happiness, wellbeing, fulfillment and success. She is a PhD sociologist studying work-life fulfillment and happiness. Her previous book is Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work. … Continue reading "Tracy Boockmeier ’89 Brower"

1990s

Christopher Carpenter ’90 and Panechanh Choummanivong ’93 Carpenter
Christopher Carpenter ’90 and Panechanh Choummanivong ’93 Carpenter report that they enjoyed watching their daughter Kayla Carpenter ’24 compete on Hope’s undefeated JV women’s basketball team this season despite COVID-19 chaos. He was also happy to serve as a consultant for Hope College’s COVID-19 planning team based on his work describing the diagnostic approach to … Continue reading "Christopher Carpenter ’90 and Panechanh Choummanivong ’93 Carpenter"
Jason Elmore ’93
Jason Elmore ’93 was elected to the bench for the 28th Circuit Court for Wexford and Missaukee Counties, Michigan. He is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves JAG Corps. He recently published his first novel, The Field.
Sandy Frieling ’93 Washington
Sandy Frieling ’93 Washington is teaching drawing and painting, photography and ceramics at Marist High School in Chicago, Illinois.
Bill Boerman ’94
Bill Boerman ’94 of Zeeland, Michigan, was named National Amazing Teacher of the Month by Gannett Publications. He is a STEM teacher at Holland Middle School. One project that his students work on is a greenhouse that provides free, fresh produce for district families and community members.
Shelli Rottschafer ’96
Shelli Rottschafer ’96 published her debut novella Stay North through Atmosphere Press in Austin, Texas.
Hillary Heinze ’97
Hillary Heinze ’97 is chairing the new department of behavioral sciences at UM-Flint. The new department combines four units: psychology, sociology, anthropology and criminal justice. She has served as chair of the psychology department for the past year.
Greg Vlietstra ’97
Greg Vlietstra ’97 is the campaign treasurer for Michigan Governor candidate Garrett Soldano.
Matthew Kuiper ’98 and Laurie Byington ‘96 Kuiper
Matthew Kuiper ’98 is an assistant professor of religious studies at Missouri State University and has published his second book, Da’wa: A Global History of Islamic Missionary Thought and Practice, which was published by Edinburgh University Press in late January 2021. Matthew, who is married to Laurie Byington ‘96 Kuiper, spent nearly three years researching … Continue reading "Matthew Kuiper ’98 and Laurie Byington ‘96 Kuiper"
Glyn Williams ’98
Glyn Williams ’98 acquired Mahlmann Media, and is serving as CEO. Mahlmann Media is an out-of-home advertising media owner, operator, and representative that has been in business for over 30 years, previously owned by Richard and Susan Mahlmann. After nearly 20 years at outdoor advertising agencies, he started at Mahlmann Media in 2019 as chief … Continue reading "Glyn Williams ’98"

2000s

Amy Shineman ’00 Carter
Amy Shineman ’00 Carter graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing, family nurse practitioner degree from South University in December 2019 and accepted a position with a hematology/oncology practice in Savannah, Georgia, in March 2020.
Heidi Huebner ’00 Wheeler
Heidi Huebner ’00 Wheeler earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Her doctoral project was “Addressing Racism and Promoting Equity in a College of Nursing through Cognitive and Emotional Perspective Interventions.” She is an assistant professor of nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Eric Schrotenboer ’01 and Meredith Ter Haar ’03 Schrotenboer
Eric Schrotenboer ’01 and Meredith Ter Haar ’03 Schrotenboer have created a Christmas family activity set, The Wandering Wise Men, that includes a picture book, a 37-day family devotional and three plush toy wise men for parents to hide around the house. Joel Schoon-Tanis ’89 painted the illustrations for this product. It is currently running … Continue reading "Eric Schrotenboer ’01 and Meredith Ter Haar ’03 Schrotenboer"
Jacob Sitati ’01
The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed four new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting. The board’s new members are: Naod Estifanos, a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland; Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michael Magan ’88 of London, England; and Jacob Sitati ’01 of Vernon Hills, … Continue reading "Jacob Sitati ’01"
Mary Disbrow ’02 Kroeger
Mary Disbrow ’02 Kroeger received a master’s degree from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, for teaching and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Phi.
Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch
The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed four new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting. The board’s new members are: Naod Estifanos, a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland; Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michael Magan ’88 of London, England; and Jacob Sitati ’01 of Vernon Hills, … Continue reading "Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch"
Katie Budris ’04
Katie Budris ’04 of Woodbury, New Jersey, has had her second chapbook of poetry published. Mid-Bloom, released this month by Finishing Line Press, explores her experience with breast cancer just two short years ago, including the connection the experience gave her with her late mother, who passed away from cancer in 1998. Katie notes that … Continue reading "Katie Budris ’04"
Todd Neckers ’04
  The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Triathlon on Saturday, June 19, served as a mini-reunion for six alumni of the Cosmopolitan fraternity who were Hope contemporaries. Pictured from left to right after completing the contest are Andy Ruemenapp ’06, Todd Neckers ’04, Devin McNeil ’06, Nick DeKoster ’06, Mike DeYoung ’06 and Lance Postma ’07.
Katherine Van Oss ’05
Katherine Van Oss ’05 and Brad Malat announce the birth of Leon Robertson at the end of November 2020. He is named after Brad’s grandfather, who was a Holocaust survivor, and his middle name is Kate’s grandmother’s maiden name and Scottish clan.
Megan Chambers ’06
Megan Chambers ’06 and Eric Simonson were married on March 12, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. She is a middle school language arts teacher in Vail, Arizona.
Nick DeKoster ’06
The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Triathlon on Saturday, June 19, served as a mini-reunion for six alumni of the Cosmopolitan fraternity who were Hope contemporaries. Pictured from left to right after completing the contest are Andy Ruemenapp ’06, Todd Neckers ’04, Devin McNeil ’06, Nick DeKoster ’06, Mike DeYoung ’06 and Lance Postma ’07.
Mike DeYoung ’06
  The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Triathlon on Saturday, June 19, served as a mini-reunion for six alumni of the Cosmopolitan fraternity who were Hope contemporaries. Pictured from left to right after completing the contest are Andy Ruemenapp ’06, Todd Neckers ’04, Devin McNeil ’06, Nick DeKoster ’06, Mike DeYoung ’06 and Lance Postma ’07.
Suzanne Rogier ’06 Horan
Suzanne Rogier ’06 Horan and John Horan announce the birth of Willow Jean on Jan. 29, 2021. She joins big sister, Iris.
Devin McNeil ’06
The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Triathlon on Saturday, June 19, served as a mini-reunion for six alumni of the Cosmopolitan fraternity who were Hope contemporaries. Pictured from left to right after completing the contest are Andy Ruemenapp ’06, Todd Neckers ’04, Devin McNeil ’06, Nick DeKoster ’06, Mike DeYoung ’06 and Lance Postma ’07
Andy Ruemenapp ’06
The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Triathlon on Saturday, June 19, served as a mini-reunion for six alumni of the Cosmopolitan fraternity who were Hope contemporaries. Pictured from left to right after completing the contest are Andy Ruemenapp ’06, Todd Neckers ’04, Devin McNeil ’06, Nick DeKoster ’06, Mike DeYoung ’06 and Lance Postma ’07.
Lyndsey Yonker ’07 Huisman
Lyndsey Yonker ’07 Huisman and Ben Huisman announce the birth of Arthur David on Nov. 9, 2020.
Carrie Thomason ’07 Johnson and Eric Johnson ’07
Carrie Thomason ’07 Johnson and Eric Johnson ’07 announce the birth of Caden James, who joins older brother, Connor.
Lance Postma ’07
The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Triathlon on Saturday, June 19, served as a mini-reunion for six alumni of the Cosmopolitan fraternity who were Hope contemporaries. Pictured from left to right after completing the contest are Andy Ruemenapp ’06, Todd Neckers ’04, Devin McNeil ’06, Nick DeKoster ’06, Mike DeYoung ’06 and Lance Postma ’07.
Joseph Seymour ’08 and Sarah Burrichter ’10 Seymour
Joseph Seymour ’08 and Sarah Burrichter ’10 Seymour announce the birth of June Honora on April 17, 2021.
Cynthia Riley ’09 Krumlauf
Cynthia Riley ’09 Krumlauf and Andrew Krumlauf announce the birth of Charlotte Elise on Dec. 27, 2020.

2010s

Luke Hoogeveen ’11 and Leah Patenge ’12 Hoogeveen
Luke Hoogeveen ’11 and Leah Patenge ’12 Hoogeveen announce the birth of Alba Ruth in February 2021.
Ben Mahaffie ’11 and Katie Sawyer ’11 Mahaffie
Ben Mahaffie ’11 and Katie Sawyer ’11 Mahaffie announce the birth of Claire Lois-May on Feb. 18, 2021.
Ella Vandervlugt ’11 Moehlman
Ella Vandervlugt ’11 Moehlman received a call to word and sacrament ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and was ordained Feb. 14, 2020. She is serving as associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisbon, North Dakota.
Audrey Griffith ’11 Snoor
Audrey Griffith ’11 Snoor and Greg Snoor announce the birth of Amelia Grace on April 18, 2021.
Aaron Szarowicz ’11 and Margaret Livingston ’12 Szarowicz
Aaron Szarowicz ’11 and Margaret Livingston ’12 Szarowicz announce the birth of Katherine Jane on Feb. 1, 2021.
Ashley Boss ’12 Berry
Ashley Boss ’12 Berry received a Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of Michigan. She and Blake Berry announce the birth of Cambry Holland on Dec. 31, 2020.
Bethany Stripp ’12 Cullen
Bethany Stripp ’12 Cullen and Joe Cullen announce the birth of Cecilia Joy on Feb. 21, 2021.
Rebekah Taylor ’12 Folkert and Brandon Folkert ’12
Rebekah Taylor ’12 Folkert and Brandon Folkert ’12 announce the birth of Blaine Matthew on March 17, 2021.
Jillian Conner ’12 Michalenko
Jillian Conner ’12 Michalenko and Nicholas Michalenko announce the birth of triplets, Nico Alexei, Sadie James and Chloe Quinn, on March 1, 2021.
Jamie Benjamin ’12 Slenk
Jamie Benjamin ’12 Slenk and Elliot Slenk announce the birth of Rylee and William Slenk on Feb. 26, 2021.
Brian Yount ’12
Brian Yount ’12 is the associate pastor at Springhill Presbyterian Church in Bozeman, Montana.
Lindsey Boeve ’12 Zona and John Zona ’13
Lindsey Boeve ’12 Zona and John Zona ’13 announce the birth of Theo James in October, 2021. He joins sister, Rose (2).
Leigh Clouse ’13
Leigh Clouse ’13 graduated from the University of Michigan with a master’s of science in information, specializing in digital archives, library science and preservation.
Eric Greve ’14 and Felicia Mata-Greve ’14
Eric Greve ’14 and Felicia Mata-Greve ’14 earned their Ph.Ds. in clinical psychology and chemistry, respectively, from Marquette University in 2020. Eric is a fellow at Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Felicia will be starting a fellowship in rehabilitation psychology at the Seattle VA.
Jenna Blankespoor ’15
Jenna Blankespoor ’15 and Jon Maggio were married on Jan. 3, 2021, in Florida, where they both live and work.
Joey Droppers ’15 and Lindsey Boeve ’15 Droppers
Joey Droppers ’15 and Lindsey Boeve ’15 Droppers announce the birth of Willem Joseph on Jan. 14, 2021.
Kaysee Stevenson ’15 Dunifin and Tyler Dunifin ’17
Kaysee Stevenson ’15 Dunifin and Tyler Dunifin ’17 announce the birth of Wallace Thomas on Feb. 22, 2021.
Rebekah Llorens ’15 Streeter
Rebekah Llorens ’15 Streeter and Joe Streeter announce the birth of Wyatt on May 2, 2021.
Ethan Beswick ’16 and Onika Bouwkamp ’21
Ethan Beswick ’16 and Onika Bouwkamp ’21 were married in July.
Becky Compton ’17 and Michael Stephan ’17
Becky Compton ’17 and Michael Stephan ’17 were married on Dec. 19, 2020.
Brandon Derstine ’17
Six recent graduates have received recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year. Kathleen Muloma ’19 received a fellowship. Receiving honorable mention were Brandon Derstine ’17, Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17, Ford Fishman ’19, Ashley Trojniak ’19 and Jacob VanderRoest ’21. Muloma will be pursuing a Ph.D. in … Continue reading "Brandon Derstine ’17"
Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17
Six recent graduates have received recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year. Kathleen Muloma ’19 received a fellowship. Receiving honorable mention were Brandon Derstine ’17, Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17, Ford Fishman ’19, Ashley Trojniak ’19 and Jacob VanderRoest ’21. Muloma will be pursuing a Ph.D. in … Continue reading "Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17"
Karyn Schmidt ’17
Karyn Schmidt ’17 and Brent Veerman were married on Oct. 17, 2020, in Risingsun, Ohio.
Ford Fishman ’19
Six recent graduates have received recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year. Kathleen Muloma ’19 received a fellowship. Receiving honorable mention were Brandon Derstine ’17, Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17, Ford Fishman ’19, Ashley Trojniak ’19 and Jacob VanderRoest ’21. Muloma will be pursuing a Ph.D. in … Continue reading "Ford Fishman ’19"
Kathleen Muloma ’19
Six recent graduates have received recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year. Kathleen Muloma ’19 received a fellowship. Receiving honorable mention were Brandon Derstine ’17, Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17, Ford Fishman ’19, Ashley Trojniak ’19 and Jacob VanderRoest ’21. Muloma will be pursuing a Ph.D. in … Continue reading "Kathleen Muloma ’19"
Jonathan Schoenheider ’19
Jonathan Schoenheider ’19 had a classnote written about him that was not correct in the Spring issue of News from Hope College. He is not currently married.
Collin Thomas ’19 and Sarah Olen ’21
Collin Thomas ’19 and Sarah Olen ’21 were married on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Sarah will be attending The Ohio State University Optometry program and Collin recently graduated from Princeton Seminary.
Ashley Trojniak ’19
Six recent graduates have received recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year. Kathleen Muloma ’19 received a fellowship. Receiving honorable mention were Brandon Derstine ’17, Megan Elizabeth Edwards ’17, Ford Fishman ’19, Ashley Trojniak ’19 and Jacob VanderRoest ’21. Muloma will be pursuing a Ph.D. in … Continue reading "Ashley Trojniak ’19"

2020s

Hailey Pickelheimer ’20 Spry and Jacob Spry ’20
Hailey Pickelheimer ’20 Spry and Jacob Spry ’20 were married on Dec. 19, 2020. Hailey started in the physician assistant program at Indiana State University in January 2021.
Steve Wilbur ’20
Steve Wilbur ’20 is a wealth management associate with Greenleaf Trust. He is responsible for supporting the wealth management team in the development of comprehensive wealth management plans, execution of goal-based planning and the management of investment portfolios.
Grace Alex ’21
Grace Alex ’21 and Alex Cornell were married in July 2021 in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Grace is pursuing a career in law.
Andie Alsgaard ’21
Andie Alsgaard ’21 is a quality engineer at Steelcase in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hannah Ashby ’21
Hannah Ashby ’21 is interning as an event/marketing coordinator at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, Illinois.
Barry Bait ’21 and Maggie Swafford ’21
Barry Bait ’21 and Maggie Swafford ’21 were married on Saturday, May 29, 2021, and will be residing in Chicago, Illinois. Barry is attending Northwestern University’s Prosthetics and Orthotics program.
Reganne Balow ’21
Reganne Balow ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.
Cal Barrett ’21
Cal Barrett ’21 is a design engineer at Yanfeng in Novi, Michigan.
Samantha Beck ’21
Samantha Beck ’21 is pursuing a DPT from Oakland University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Katrina Clayton ’21 Beltz and Caleb Beltz ’20
Katrina Clayton ’21 Beltz and Caleb Beltz ’20 were married in May 2020. Katrina is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in leadership with a concentration in student affairs in higher education at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Caleb is a staff engineer with Basis Partners in Colorado Springs.
Parker Billings ’21
Parker Billings ’21 is a safety electronic engineer at Tesla.
Onika Bouwkamp ’21 and Ethan Beswick ’16
Onika Bouwkamp ’21 and Ethan Beswick ’16 were married in July.
Kimberly Breyfogle ’21
Kimberly Breyfogle ’21 is pursuing a Ph.D. in nautical archaeology at Texas A&M University
Claire Butcher ’21
Claire Butcher ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.
Dominick Byrne ’21
Dominick Byrne ’21 is a credit analyst at Mercantile Bank for the summer and will return to Hope to play soccer for one more year.
Ernesta Cole ’21
Ernesta Cole ’21 is pursuing a degree at the University of Michigan’s master’s program of international regional studies with a focus on African studies.
Quentin Couvelaire ’21
Quentin Couvelaire ’21 is a software developer for General Motors in Detroit, Michigan.
Lauren Cribbs ’21
Lauren Cribbs ’21 is working with the wastewater monitoring team at Hope.
Kara Dahlenburg ’21
Kara Dahlenburg ’21 is a recruitment and retention specialist at HOPE International.
Vanea Dawson ’21
Vanea Dawson ’21 is teaching STEM, art therapy and the Hawaiian language/Hawaiian literacy to children this summer on the big island of Hawaii, where she is from.
Adrian Deneen ’21
Adrian Deneen ’21 is pursuing a law degree at Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lydia DeVinney ’21
Lydia DeVinney ’21 is an RN at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dominic DeVito ’21
Dominic DeVito ’21 is pursuing an environmental Juris Doctor degree at Elizabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains, New York.
Reganne Diener ’21
Reganne Diener ’21 is working at Holland Heights Elementary School.
Taylor Dunn ’21
Taylor Dunn ’21 is an outreach specialist with Community Action House in Holland, Michigan. She and Nick Wyatt ’21 were married on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
Amy Dykstra ’21
Amy Dykstra ’21 is a business analyst trainee at Meijer.
Maria Egloff ’21
Maria Egloff ’21 is a pediatric registered nurse at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Rachel Elder ’21
Rachel Elder ’21 is an apprentice at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery.
Audrie Flinsky ’21
Audrie Flinsky ’21 is a human resource manager for Countryside Industries Inc. in Illinois.
Allison Fuller ’21
Allison Fuller ’21 is a second grade teacher at Larson Elementary School in the Harrison Community School District.
Cameron Geddes ’21
Cameron Geddes ’21 is a charter associate with the NPD Group in Chicago, Illinois.
Mallory Gerber ’21
Mallory Gerber ’21 is an ophthalmic technician at Midwest Retina Consultants.
Maria Gomez ’21
Maria Gomez ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.
Delaney Groves ’21
Delaney Groves ’21 is a family case manager with the Department of Child Services in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Anna Hagner ’21
Anna Hagner ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Jack Hamilton ’21
Jack Hamilton ’21 is a sales representative for Advantage Label and Packaging in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Reed Hanson ’21
Reed Hanson ’21 is an apprentice teacher with Great Hearts Academy Live Oak in San Antonio, Texas.
Safia Hattab ’21
Safia Hattab ’21 is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in nonfiction at Columbia University in New York, New York.
Ashley Hayden ’21
Ashley Hayden ’21 is working in a grant-funded research position.
Maya Hecksel ’21
Maya Hecksel ’21 is pursuing a clinical doctorate in audiology at Northwestern University.
Gregory Hedrick ’21
Gregory Hedrick ’21 is a working for Pfizer as a scientist on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jasmine Hoffman ’21
Jasmine Hoffman ’21 is a ministry service representative at Our Daily Bread Ministries.
Ruth Holloway ’21
Ruth Holloway ’21 is pursuing a Ph.D. in political science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Samuel Hopkins ’21
Samuel Hopkins ’21 is a commercial account executive for Ringnalda & TenHaken Insurance Group.
Hannah Jones ’21
Hannah Jones ’21 is pursuing an MS/LIS degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Kara Joseph ’21
Kara Joseph ’21 is a special education teacher at Murphy Creek P-8 School in Aurora, Colorado.
Evelyn Kamradt ’21
Evelyn Kamradt ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.
Jacob Kelley ’21
Jacob Kelley ’21 is a custom solutions analyst for NielsenIQ in Chicago, Illinois.
Merritt Kramer ’21
Merritt Kramer ’21 is pursuing a Master of Science degree in art administration at Boston University.
Mary Laffey ’21
Mary Laffey ’21 is working at Messenger Public Library in North Aurora, Illinois.
Kworweinski Lafontant ’21
Kworweinski Lafontant ’21 is pursuing a master’s in exercise science degree concentrating on strength and conditioning at the University of South Florida.
Julia Loula ’21
Julia Loula ’21 is working at Western Michigan University’s Children’s Trauma Assessment Center.
Meghan Maikowski ’21
Meghan Maikowski ’21 is working as a nursing assistant at Michigan Medicine.
Emily Merrick ’21
Emily Merrick ’21 is a nurse on the medical/surgical unit at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital.
Benjamin Meyers ’21
Benjamin Meyers ’21 is pursuing a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan Dental School.
Kameron Miller ’21
Kameron Miller ’21 is working for Plante Moran’s business valuation team in Chicago, Illinois.
Rachel Netz ’21
Rachel Netz ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.
Leah Newhof ’21
Leah Newhof ’21 is interning at the national tennis campus in Orlando, Florida.
Janae Nutter ’21
Janae Nutter ’21 is a pro sales associate with Herc Rentals.
Sarah Olen ’21
Sarah Olen ’21 and Collin Thomas ’19 were married on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Sarah will be attending The Ohio State University optometry program and Collin recently graduated from Princeton Seminary.
Katelyn Ornduff ’21
Katelyn Ornduff ’21 is a sixth grade English language arts teacher at South Middle School in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Emma Passaglia ’21
Emma Passaglia ’21 is volunteering as an English language and photography/videography instructor at Children of Faith Missions in Visakhapatnam, India, junior college (middle school) students.
Katherine Peltz ’21
Katherine Peltz ’21 is a staff auditor at Plante Moran in Chicago, Illinois.
Anna Peterson ’21
Anna Peterson ’21 moved to Bethesda, Maryland, to participate in Fourth Presbyterian’s Fellowship Program, where she is leading ministry, taking seminary classes and working in D.C. for a year.
Maryah Phillips ’21
Maryah Phillips ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Nicole Prihoda ’21
Nicole Prihoda ’21 is a certified nursing assistant for Spectrum Health.
Mackenzie Ralston ’21
Mackenzie Ralston ’21 is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Grand Valley State University.
Hope Reynolds ’21
Hope Reynolds ’21 is attending Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Carleigh Robinson ’21
Carleigh Robinson ’21 is attending the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.
Jessica Robinson ’21
Jessica Robinson ’21 is a nurse on the cardiothoracic stepdown unit at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Drew Schmitz ’21
Drew Schmitz ’21 is a private bank analyst at JPMorgan Chase.
Andrew Schenkel ’21
Andrew Schenkel ’21 is an account manager in executive sales for Gartner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Erik Schoonover ’21
Erik Schoonover ’21 is pursuing a Ph.D. in geology at Pennsylvania State University.
Terrell Solberg ’21
Terrell Solberg ’21 is a clinical care assistant at Copper Ridge Surgery Center in Traverse City, Michigan.
Gia Spriet ’21
Gia Spriet ’21 is a marketing analyst at GP Reeves.
Maggie Swafford ’21 and Barry Bait ’21
Maggie Swafford ’21 and Barry Bait ’21 were married on Saturday, May 29, 2021, and will be residing in Chicago, Illinois. Maggie will be teaching at Chicago Public Schools.
Zachary Theis ’21
Zachary Theis ’21 is working for Auto-Owners Insurance.
Ashleigh Thomas ’21
Ashleigh Thomas ’21 is an ICU nurse at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lauryn Thompson ’21
Lauryn Thompson ’21 is pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Jacob Thomson ’21
Jacob Thomson ’21 is a staff accountant for Ernst and Young in Greenville, South Carolina.
Jacob VanderRoest ’21
Jacob VanderRoest ’21 is pursuing a chemistry Ph.D. at Colorado State University.
John Vander Vliet ’21
John Vander Vliet ’21 is working as a financial service office assurance staff member at Ernst and Young in Chicago, Illinois.
Will von Seeger ’21
Will von Seeger ’21 is pursuing a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Notre Dame.
Amelia Waalkes ’21
Amelia Waalkes ’21 and Josiah Hanson were married on May 23, 2020, in Zeeland, Michigan. Amelia owns and operates a wedding rental business, Pair-a-docs Event Rentals LLC.
Emma Wabel ’21
Emma Wabel ’21 is working at Acadia National Park in Maine for the summer and will then pursue a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences at Michigan State University in the fall.
Abigail Wallar ’21
Abigail Wallar ’21 is pursuing a master’s degree in architecture at Penn State University.
Caitlyn Walsh ’21
Caitlyn Walsh ’21 is teaching with Hamilton Community Schools.
Amanda Warner ’21
Amanda Warner ’21 is a tax associate for BDO USA, LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mia Wiley ’21
Mia Wiley ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Claire Williams ’21
Claire Williams ’21 is a registered nurse at the Duke University Hospital in a cardiac/pulmonary clinic.
Riley Wilson ’21
Riley Wilson ’21 is an actor in New York City. He recently worked on Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Rachel Wishop ’21
Rachel Wishop ’21 is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at Michigan State University.
Abbey Woodruff ’21
Abbey Woodruff ’21 is an admissions coordinator for National Heritage Academies in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jordan Young ’21
Jordan Young ’21 is an administrative assistant for the RCA Global Missions.
Camryn Zeller ’21
Camryn Zeller ’21 is an elementary school teacher for Great Hearts Arlington in Arlington, Texas.