2010s
Cierra Nalani Richards was named queen in the Queens for a Cure pageant, making her the face of Susan G. Komen cancer-research fundraising. Additionally, Cierra competed for the the title of Miss Washington/Pacific Northwest through International Junior Miss in February.
Cierra Nalani Richards was named queen in the Queens for a Cure pageant, making her the face of Susan G. Komen cancer-research fundraising. Additionally, Cierra competed for the the title of Miss Washington/Pacific Northwest through International Junior Miss in February.
Kailey (Beard) Huber welcomed Hazel Suzanne Huber on Feb. 18.
Kailey (Beard) Huber welcomed Hazel Suzanne Huber on Feb. 18.
Misty Lang welcomed twins, Lana Louise Lang and Phoenix Ray Lang, on Nov. 12, 2017.
Misty Lang welcomed twins, Lana Louise Lang and Phoenix Ray Lang, on Nov. 12, 2017.
Victoria Benson attended Geological Society of America’s 2017 annual meeting and presented her research poster, titled “Identifying Influences on Glacial Meltwater Hydrochemistry Using Laboratory Simulations of Subglacial Chemical Erosion.”
George Duma was hired as an extraction technician at Cordant Health Solutions in Tacoma, Washington.
Genevieve Brandt is attending Georgia Tech’s bioinformatics master’s program.
Brandon Tabor is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy.
Maddie Smith currently serves with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Interfaith Power and Light, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group devoted to “a religious response to global warming” in Washington, D.C.
Miles Radford is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Washington State University.
Ashlee McGovern is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Penn State University.
Bryan Gutierrez is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Rutgers University.
Katie Caspary is pursuing her Ph.D. in chemistry at Oregon State University.
Tom Kolibaba is at Texas A&M University pursuing his Ph.D. in chemistry.
Lee Shaffer co-authored a paper published in the April issue of Molecular Metabolism, titled “Astrocyte IKKβ/NF-κB signaling is required for diet-induced obesity and hypothalamic inflammation.”
Alice Henderson started working with the Washington Conservation Corps in the Washington Department of Ecology’s Coastal Monitoring and Analysis Program.
As a representative of Portland State University, Christina Gray attended Geological Society of America’s 2017 annual meeting and presented her research poster, titled “Regional Modeling of Glaciers in the Olympic Mountains, Washington.”
Allison Groseclose earned her master’s degree in political theory from the London School of Economics.
Allison Groseclose earned her master’s degree in political theory from the London School of Economics.
Shannon Reynolds married Corbin Edwards in Issaquah, Washington, on Sept. 22, 2017.
Shannon Reynolds married Corbin Edwards in Issaquah, Washington, on Sept. 22, 2017.
Ben Sonnenberg began his Ph.D. program at the University of Nevada, Reno in Professor Vladimir Pravosudov’s lab, which focuses on focuses on behavioral ecology with special emphasis on animal cognition.
As a representative for Stanford University, Aaron Steelquist attended Geological Society of America’s 2017 annual meeting and presented his research poster, titled “Fluvial incision rates of the San Juan River using In-Situ Be, Mexican Hat Utah.”
In April, Wendy Willis led PoetryFest 2018, “Poetry of the Moment,” at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita, Oregon.
Alicia (Diesch) Lopez graduated with her Master of Science in Counseling from Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas, in August 2017. She is now pursuing her doctorate in the Counselor Education Program at Texas Tech University.
Alicia (Diesch) Lopez graduated with her Master of Science in Counseling from Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas, in August 2017. She is now pursuing her doctorate in the Counselor Education Program at Texas Tech University.
Gary “Phil” Rempe ’13 and Molly (Shade) Rempe ’12 were married in Buena Vista, Colorado, on July 29, 2017. Many Lutes were in attendance. Pictured from left to right: Jeffrey Linxwiler ’14, David Wirth ’13, Megan Buchholz ’11, Erica Boyle ’13, James Tupper ’11, Colin Zinnecker ’11, Alex McDiarmid ’12, Molly Rempe, Phil Rempe, Allison Danforth ’11, Jackson Mowe ’13, PJ Edds ’13, Courtney Karwal ’13 and Tessa Heck-George ’13.
Gary “Phil” Rempe ’13 and Molly (Shade) Rempe ’12 were married in Buena Vista, Colorado, on July 29, 2017. Many Lutes were in attendance. Pictured from left to right: Jeffrey Linxwiler ’14, David Wirth ’13, Megan Buchholz ’11, Erica Boyle ’13, James Tupper ’11, Colin Zinnecker ’11, Alex McDiarmid ’12, Molly Rempe, Phil Rempe, Allison Danforth ’11, Jackson Mowe ’13, PJ Edds ’13, Courtney Karwal ’13 and Tessa Heck-George ’13.
Ashley Marshall graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with her Ph.D. in chemistry in May 2017. She moved to Oxford to begin work as a post-doctoral researcher.
Ashley Marshall graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with her Ph.D. in chemistry in May 2017. She moved to Oxford to begin work as a post-doctoral researcher.
Mercedes (Begley) Leahy ’12 married Ryan Leahy on Sept. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Washington. Lutes in attendance included Anna (Stewart) Koonce ’12, Sonja Ruud ’12, Meagan Wehe ’12, Nick Oglesby ’12, Hannah Walton ’16, Harmony Young ’12, Alex Domine ’12 ’17, Michael Clark ’13, Kiersten Bowers ’13, Paige Griffith ’13 and Meg (Randich) Newton ’12.
Mercedes (Begley) Leahy ’12 married Ryan Leahy on Sept. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Washington. Lutes in attendance included Anna (Stewart) Koonce ’12, Sonja Ruud ’12, Meagan Wehe ’12, Nick Oglesby ’12, Hannah Walton ’16, Harmony Young ’12, Alex Domine ’12 ’17, Michael Clark ’13, Kiersten Bowers ’13, Paige Griffith ’13 and Meg (Randich) Newton ’12.
Phillip Dixon received his Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Lindenwood University in December.
Preston Taylor ’12 married Kailynn Taylor on July 22, 201,7 in Santa Barbara, California. Lutes in the wedding party included James Clegg ’12, Klayton Fletcher ’13 and Steven Swanke Hedback ’12.
Preston Taylor ’12 married Kailynn Taylor on July 22, 201,7 in Santa Barbara, California. Lutes in the wedding party included James Clegg ’12, Klayton Fletcher ’13 and Steven Swanke Hedback ’12.
Luke Terwilliger recently celebrated one year at i2i Population Health in Nashville, Tennessee, managing software implementation projects that enable health care providers to perform population health analytics and enhanced care coordination. He’s pictured here with his 8-month-old son, JT.
Luke Terwilliger recently celebrated one year at i2i Population Health in Nashville, Tennessee, managing software implementation projects that enable health care providers to perform population health analytics and enhanced care coordination. He’s pictured here with his 8-month-old son, JT.
The U.S. Navy framed and displayed a comic by Kevin Knodell aboard the USS Michael Monsoor. The installment is part of Naval History Magazine’s “Acts of Valor” series.
Anneliese Kellogg recently finished her second year with the Empire State Youth Orchestra’s CHIME – an El Sistema USA after-school program for economically disadvantaged students (first- through eighth-graders) in Schenectady, New York. This year, she was promoted to lead teaching artist and helped start a new CHIME program at Van Corlaer Elementary.
Matthew Kim ’10 and Jennifer (Emerson) Kim ’13 married on Aug. 26, 2017, in Spokane, Washington. Lutes in the wedding party included Stephanie Hatch ’12, Lesley Gardner ’13, Pat Carlisle ’09, Scott Posey ’10, Rayan Carter ’12 and Chase Mesford ’12.
Matthew Kim ’10 and Jennifer (Emerson) Kim ’13 married on Aug. 26, 2017, in Spokane, Washington. Lutes in the wedding party included Stephanie Hatch ’12, Lesley Gardner ’13, Pat Carlisle ’09, Scott Posey ’10, Rayan Carter ’12 and Chase Mesford ’12.
Phillip Schmitt, teacher at Gray Middle School in Tacoma Public Schools, was honored as a MESA Teacher of the Year.
As Horton the elephant, Steve Barnett, starred in Tacoma Little Theater’s production of “Seussical the Musical.”
Tyson Bendzak inspired others with a “shot of encouragement,” a trick basketball shot with a unicycle, basketball and bridge, dedicated to his dad and others struggling with cancer.
Rocky Bilyeu joined the The Doty Group — an accounting office in Tacoma, Washington — as a valuation analyst.
Tyler and Carrie (Draeger) Gubsch welcomed their first child, Henry George Gubsch, on Feb. 6.
Karly Siroky is founder and CEO of Karma Design, one of the first woman-owned and operated studios for brand strategy and visual design in the Pacific Northwest.
2000s
Alex Eli and wife, Kat, welcomed twins, Addison Marie and Avery Lilly Eli, on Oct. 25, 2017.
Alex Eli and wife, Kat, welcomed twins, Addison Marie and Avery Lilly Eli, on Oct. 25, 2017.
Zach Parsons recently was named shareholder with DP&C, an accounting firm in Tacoma, Washington.
Krystal (Anderson) Serrano and husband, Rodrigo, welcomed Luna Angeline Serrano on Jan. 8.
Krystal (Anderson) Serrano and husband, Rodrigo, welcomed Luna Angeline Serrano on Jan. 8.
Sean McIlraith and wife, Bekah, welcomed Sullivan Thomas McMilMac on Nov. 1, 2017.
Sean McIlraith and wife, Bekah, welcomed Sullivan Thomas McMilMac on Nov. 1, 2017.
Nick Page and wife, Christie, welcomed Adley Iris Page on Dec. 29, 2017.
Nick Page and wife, Christie, welcomed Adley Iris Page on Dec. 29, 2017.
Kimberly (Wood) Franzke and her husband, Josh, welcomed Justin Jay Franzke on March 11, 2017.
Lindsay (Tozier) and Seth Storby ’07 welcomed Brayden David Storby on Dec. 21, 2017.
Lindsay (Tozier) and Seth Storby ’07 welcomed Brayden David Storby on Dec. 21, 2017.
Anthony Webb made his Opera Idaho debut in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly.”
Laine Walters Young and husband, Michael, welcomed their first child, Theodore James Walters Young, on Feb. 9.
Laine Walters Young and husband, Michael, welcomed their first child, Theodore James Walters Young, on Feb. 9.
Shella Biallas ’04 married Sigurd Grimsby ’04 — an exchange student from 2001 to 2002 — on Nov. 2, 2017, in a small ceremony at the Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, California. The ceremony was witnessed by longtime friends and PLU classmates Tamara Lynn Schaps ’04 and Andrew Sternard ’03.
Shella Biallas ’04 married Sigurd Grimsby ’04 — an exchange student from 2001 to 2002 — on Nov. 2, 2017, in a small ceremony at the Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, California. The ceremony was witnessed by longtime friends and PLU classmates Tamara Lynn Schaps ’04 and Andrew Sternard ’03.
Tamara Lynn Schaps now serves as the assistant dean of graduate strategic initiatives at the University of California, San Diego, where she works on cross-campus collaboration and new program development.
Alison (Stark) and James Leiman ’05 welcomed Siena Claire Leiman on July 24, 2017. Siena joins her brother, Miles.
Alison (Stark) and James Leiman ’05 welcomed Siena Claire Leiman on July 24, 2017. Siena joins her brother, Miles.
Frank Jackson recently accepted a position with St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Physiatry Practice in Spokane, Washington.
Frank Jackson recently accepted a position with St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Physiatry Practice in Spokane, Washington.
Sean and Molly (Banks) Kennedy welcomed their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Kennedy. She joined her brother, Gavin, six weeks early on Oct. 31, 2017.
Sean and Molly (Banks) Kennedy welcomed their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Kennedy. She joined her brother, Gavin, six weeks early on Oct. 31, 2017.
Eric Parks recently played T. Stedman Harder in an on stage production of “A Moon for the Misbegotten.”
Peter Bonifaci ’02 and Jessica Darling ’03 welcomed their first child, Elena Rose Bonifaci, on Jan. 30.
Peter Bonifaci ’02 and Jessica Darling ’03 welcomed their first child, Elena Rose Bonifaci, on Jan. 30.
Tiffany (Stone) Cook recently was promoted with Wells Fargo to the position of regional services consultant for Southeast Alaska. Tiffany works with 11 branches, overseeing compliance, mentoring and management, and also acts as a resource officer.
Brandy (Hedger) Halprin became a licensed clinical social worker in October 2017. She works as an on-call medical social worker for the Shriners Hospital for Children – Portland and at Providence ElderPlace.
Kelly (Kearsley) Johnson’s StartupBend, a blog about startup companies in Bend, Oregon, was featured in Bend Source.
1990s
Kari (McGrath) Matthews ’99 ’01 and her husband, John, welcomed Luke Jameson Matthews on Jan. 8. He joins sisters Grace and Gwen.
Marty Mogk recently celebrated his second year with the Kodiak Cakes, a pancake company in Park City, Utah. He works from home in Burlington, Iowa, and volunteers at The Capitol Theater and Restoration Station.
Marty Mogk recently celebrated his second year with the Kodiak Cakes, a pancake company in Park City, Utah. He works from home in Burlington, Iowa, and volunteers at The Capitol Theater and Restoration Station.
Amy Stack recently was featured in Astoria Characters for her baking prowess and work with Pink Canary Desserts in Astoria, Oregon.
Lisa Cole recently was hired as an assistant coach for the Houston Dash, a professional women’s soccer team.
Sirine Fodstad was promoted to chief human resources officer for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Lisa Skari recently was appointed as the 11th president of Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon.
Kim Malek-Harnish’s renowned ice cream company, Salt & Straw, was recently featured in The Seattle Times for its expansion from Portland to Seattle.
Duke Paulson was named executive director of Tacoma Rescue Mission in April.
Gerda (Wagner) Hunter received the Scandinavian Cultural Center Outstanding Service Award at the Nordic Jul Banquet on Dec. 16, 2017.
Gerda (Wagner) Hunter received the Scandinavian Cultural Center Outstanding Service Award at the Nordic Jul Banquet on Dec. 16, 2017.
Michael Standish and his wife, Tracy ’92, retired from the U.S. Army on Jan. 31 after 28 years of service. Michael last served as the chief of CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives) defense operations for the United States Army Central Command. He intends to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this summer.
Michael Standish and his wife, Tracy ’92, retired from the U.S. Army on Jan. 31 after 28 years of service. Michael last served as the chief of CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives) defense operations for the United States Army Central Command. He intends to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this summer.
Mohamed Dobashi was named as the new CEO of the Washington Farm Labor Association (WAFLA) this spring.
Tim Hein recently was appointed to the position of vice president, sales for Paradigm Spine, LLC, which provides motion preservation solutions for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.
1980s
Keith Achepohl’s art exhibit “Vision of Nature/Vessel of Beauty” was displayed at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene, Oregon, earlier this spring.
The Byram Township Board of Education recognized Annie Ryan as a district recipient of the Governor’s Educator of the Year award.
James Johnson was recently appointed CEO of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Jeff Rounce and his wife, Jill, recently sold their business, Business Examiner Media, to Premier Media Group.
Mike Larson, designated broker and owner of Allen Realtors, was re-elected to the board of directors of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service as representative of Pierce and Thurston counties.
1970s
Douglas Becker was recently elected as a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. Doug is a tax lawyer in Denver, Colorado, and an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Graduate Tax Program.
Douglas Becker was recently elected as a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. Doug is a tax lawyer in Denver, Colorado, and an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Graduate Tax Program.
Darcy Johnson’s wealth management firm, Fulcrum Capital, was ranked No. 7 in the nation on RIA Channel’s list of Top 100 Emerging Wealth Managers for 2017.
David Johnson retired from his position with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, but plans to continue volunteering.
Bob Vernon retired from Providence Health and Services in Everett, Washington, where he worked as a health care business intelligence analyst. He also served 22 years, both active and reserve, in the U.S. Navy as a health care administration officer.
John Olson and his wife now “snow-bird” in Sun City Oro Valley, Arizona.
1960s
Bill Lessley and his wife, Deanne, spent three months exploring Europe in the spring of 2017. They enjoyed hiking in the Dolomites Alps of Northern Italy.
1950s
Jack Holl received the Founder’s Award from the National Council on Public History in Indianapolis on April 22, 2017, in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the field of public history. Jack was the founding president of the Society for History in the Federal Government and the third president of the National Council on Public History.
Burton Foreman retired from university teaching after a 30-year career teaching English language and literature, as well as music composition. Burton’s career also featured time as an educational missionary, English teacher abroad and interpreter.
Burton Foreman retired from university teaching after a 30-year career teaching English language and literature, as well as music composition. Burton’s career also featured time as an educational missionary, English teacher abroad and interpreter.