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(Published in the Summer 2011 Bulletin)
1949
Betty (Priestaf) Siefert, Oconto Falls, Wis., has been attending classes for retirees at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay.
1950
Tippy Anne (Christman) Brown, Fountain Inn, S.C., is a retired veterinarian technician who lives on a 50-acre farm complete with 11 horses.
1960
John Rinehart, Bay Village, Ohio, is now retired.
1961
John Porter, Washington D.C., recently was featured in the American Association for Career Education Quarterly for his 50-plus years of service to education. John has served as assistant director of guidance and counseling for the District of Columbia Public Schools, where he developed school counseling programs. Designated a Master Career Counselor by NCDA, John has received more than 120 awards and commendations from community and professional organizations, including the D.C. City Council.
1962
L. Eugene Startzman, Berea, Ky., has published two new books, a phone poem book subtitled Simple Gifts, and a children’s book, Take Me to Your Feeder. He collaborated with his son, Michael, to illustrate the second title, a collection of poems for young readers.
1963
The Hon. Richard Warren, Lima, Ohio, was the winner of the 2010 Ritter Award presented by the Ohio State Bar Association. The award recognizes the accomplishments for attaining and promoting the highest level of professionalism, integrity and ethics which improve the judicial system. Judge Warren co-founded the WORTH Center and initiated the Re-Entry and Sex Offender program for felony offenders. He is also a member of the Ohio Supreme Court Committee on Professionalism.
1964
Thomas Pieper, North Canton, Ohio, received the Zeisberger Heckewelder Award presented by the Tuscarawas County Historical Society. Thomas serves on the board for the restoration of Fort Laurens and recently penned a book about the subject that started while he was a student at Heidelberg. The book is being published by Kent State University Press.
1967
Gary Chambers, Studio City, Calif., has authored the book Concise Guide to Workplace Safety & Health: What You Need to Know When You Need It, designed for professionals and the lay public. Gary is a consultant about workplace safety and health.
1970
Paulette Stephens, Tiffin, director of the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services, has been recognized as the Ohio Job and Family Services Directors Association 2010 Outstanding Director of the Year. Paulette has 37 years of public service, including her work at the Wood County agency for the past 25 years.
1974
Tim Dunn, Concord, Ohio, retired as the head of cataloging for the Geauga County Public Library after 30 years. His book, The Bob Dylan Copyright Files, 1962-2007, was recently published.
1976
Roberta Taliaferro, Peninsula, Ohio, recently left her position as the vice president of clinical services at a community mental health center in Cleveland.
1979
Gary DeVault, Wooster, Ohio, was awarded the 2010 State Service Award for Distinguished Educator of Art Education by the Ohio Art Education Association. Gary is the fine arts consultant for Tri-County Educational Service Center, serving the school districts in Ashland, Holmes and Wayne counties.
1981
Laura (Short) Schrock, Findlay, Ohio, a clinical supervisor and instructor with Bowling Green State University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech and Hearing Clinic, has been elected president of the Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Deb Zawacki, Columbus, has completed her doctoral degree.
1985
Daniel Davis, Palm Springs, Calif., is the new executive director for Hallmark Cheviot Hills Assisted Living Community in the Culver City area of Los Angeles.
Robert Geib, Pleasanton, Calif., has joined NET Inc. as executive vice president. NET negotiates and optimizes IT agreements for Global 2000 organizations and has managed more than $50 billion in spending for clients. Robert is accountable for global client services, sales and channels.
Robert Witt, Cashtown, Pa., has been named executive director of the Children's Aid Society at the Southern Pennsylvania District Church of the Brethren's annual conference. Robert has spent most of his career working on behalf of children, serving as executive director of Ohio Boys Town Inc., an Ohio agency that offers residential, transitional living and therapeutic group homes to abused and neglected youth.
1992
Tammy (Eavers) Metcalf, Kettering, Ohio, received her master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Dayton and is pursuing principal licensure in Ohio.
1999
Rachael (Patt) Meier, Fishers, Ind., operates a photography business, Simple Heart Photography, full time from her home.
2000
Lynelle Garn, Sandusky, Ohio, recently joined the team at Fremont Memorial Hospital Center for Mental Health. Lynelle is a counselor, working with children, adolescents and adults, including couples and families. She specializes in mood disorders, marital counseling, Christian counseling, parenting and women's issues.
Ty Schwamberger, Stow, Ohio, has edited a new book, Fell Beasts, now available for pre-order. For information, contact him at www.tyschwamberger.com.
2001
Carrie Benedict, Strongsville, Ohio, graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is now with the law firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Cleveland. Carrie is a member of the firm's Corporate and Securities Group.
Michael Passerrello, Elyria, Ohio, has been named head football coach at Firelands High School in Oberlin, Ohio.
2002
Dr. Shannon Armstrong, Grand Rapids, Mich., graduated from Michigan State University’s advanced plastic surgery residency program. He is pursing further training in hand and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco, and will be a clinical faculty member at Stanford and UC-San Francisco medical schools.
Erin (Doran) Salzer, Columbus, received the Central Ohio Education Association/National Education Association Accolade Award in recognition of exemplary service on a Central OEA committee. She will serve as the chair of the OEA’s convention planning committee for the 2011-12 year.
2003
Morgan Kolis, North Royalton, Ohio, has been named the recipient of the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Crystal Apple Award, honoring educators who have inspired, challenged and supported their students. Morgan is a special education teacher at Hilton Elementary in Brecksville.
Amber (Boetefuer) Peariso, Toledo, Ohio, accepted a new position as a chemist at NAMSA in Northwood, Ohio.
2005
Krystal Jones, San Antonio, Texas, is the media relations manager at the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau.
2007
Katherine Jones, Cleveland, graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and will complete a family medicine residency at Fairview Hospital.
Joel Monroe, Arlington, Va., completed a master's degree in clinical psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington, D.C. He is pursuing his doctoral degree in clinical psychology and working on several publications.
Ashley (Shorts) Ruedisueli, Medina, Ohio, completed her master's degree in education (school psychology) from John Carroll University in 2009. She is currently a school psychologist for the Tri-County ESC.
Jared Wolf, North Ridgeville, Ohio, has been promoted to senior audit manager in the Ohio State Auditor's Office.
2009
Keenan Jones, Denver, finished his first year of law school at the University of Denver in the top 10 percent of his class.
Amelia Ryba, Silver Lake, Ohio, received her master's degree in child development and family relations from East Carolina University. She works as a therapeutic staff support at a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania.
2010
Kevin Endres, Cincinnati, is a volunteer wrestling coach for Glen Este Middle School. He also is performing with the Barbership Harmony Society and is an assistant director for the Delta Kings Barbershop Chorus. In addition, he is pursuing his master’s degree in special education.
Lynnette Perez, Parsons, Kan., is currently studying at the University of Sheffield in England for a master’s degree in European historical archaeology with an expected completion date of September 2011.