CNU Alumni Magazine Fall 2006

Fall 2006

Class Notes
Listed by year of graduation.

1977
Rose Hollomon was appointed senior vice president and director of training for TowneBank’s Member Service in Suffolk. She has more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry.

1981
James S. Powell moved to Colorado in 2000. He is a tax attorney who specializes in federal tax controversy work. He has no children, but dogs (Samoyeds) with whom he skis in the winter and hikes in the mountains in the summer. He would love to hear from old classmates.

Jacqueline Carr was named the principal at Carrsville Elementary School in February 2006.

1982
Betty S. Walls is a real estate broker and has been serving the Peninsula, Williamsburg, Gloucester and surrounding areas for 23 years.

1987
Steve Kast was honored nationally for creating and implementing innovative ways to educate students. He is a finalist for the 2006 Cable’s Leaders in Learning Awards sponsored by Cox Communications and Cable in the Classroom.

1988
Dianne G. Agricola earned her master’s degree in education in 2004 with a 4.0 GPA.

1990
Alexander J. Stoops Jr. was elected to the Latta Town Council in December 2005 and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master of Business Administration degree in May 2006.

Marlene J. Bidelman-Dye and her husband, Jamey Dye, announce the birth of their daughter, Maya Jamison Dye, in January 2006.

Jennifer (Lucas) Phillips and her husband, Charles Phillips Jr., recently moved closer to Atlanta and are enjoying their new home with their two boys, Charlie and Conner.

Annetta Moore was named Southampton High School’s Teacher of the Year.

1991
Terry Crumble-Price and her husband, Adrian Price, announce the birth of Arian Price on May 3, 2006, weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces.

1992
James P. Mullen announces the birth of his first grandson on March 24, 2006.

Bruce Peachee joined the Virginia Living Museum as horticulture curator.

1993
Raymund Willis Jr. has been named 2006 Man of Tomorrow by Zeta Phi Beta Inc.

Rebecca Deaux received a Master of Arts degree in teaching and learning-technical integration in the classroom.

Greg Mears is engaged to Kate Ritter, and they plan a September 2007 wedding.

1994
Samuel Sanders has been named the president of Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance, established in 1991.

1995
Ellen E. Edwards Howard married Brian M. Howard on Nov. 19, 2005.

David R. Hout Ph.D. recently began a NSRA Postdoctoral Fellowship. He was an FLAC carrier at the University of Kansas.

1996
Tina Connole Huneycutt and her husband, Scott Huneycutt, announce the birth of their first child, Kylie Marie, on July 6, 2006. She is a clinical recruiter with Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

Etta Brownley Taylor and her husband, David W. Taylor, announce the birth of their daughter, Lillian Mae, on June 23, 2004.

Norman Ridgway is pursuing a master’s degree in christian education with a concentration in communications at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Debra Lynne (Adair) Jenkins earned a Master of Science degree in systems management, information systems from Florida Tech in May 2005.

Angela Burris is working as the human resources manager for Brach’s Confections Inc. in Tennessee.

1998
Tommy R. Page and his wife, Katherine Grace Eion, announce the birth of a grandson, Trystan Aaron Page, on June 24, 2006.

Joy (Nelson) Vance graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a Master of Science degree in management on May 17, 2006.

Kerry (O’Brien) Smith married James B. Smith III in 2005. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in electrical engineering. They had their first child in April 2006.

1999
Thad B. McDonald joined Kerr Environmental Science Corp. as a senior scientist.

Karla J. Keener and Justin R. Atkins were married on May 6, 2006, at New Covenant Church in Hampton. She received her graduate degree from Regent University School of Law and practices domestic relations and criminal defense law and is president of the Greater Peninsula Women’s Bar Association.

Catherine Kurchinski has been named a public relations associate at the Brickell & Partners public relations firm in Virginia Beach. Previously, she was the public relations manager for the Smithfield and Isle of Wight tourism office. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from CNU.

Jennifer Biel has joined the human resource services division of Goodman & Company LLP as a recruiter and human resource coordinator.

2000
Rudy Heinatz III was selected as the new administrator for Sanders Retirement Community in Gloucester.

Amy Geabhart and Ralph Geabhart ’98 announce the birth of their son, Luke Thomas.

Donnamarie Duffy Mandala and her husband, Michael J. Mandala, announce the birth of their daughter, Maggie Claire, on Sept. 29, 2005.

Nicole (Lyon) Crawford married Stephen Crawford on Sept. 21, 2002. Their son, Ethan, was born on Feb. 16, 2005.

2001
Marissa (Cockrill) Fiorille announces the birth of her first child, Halaina Rochelle, on Aug. 25, 2005.

2002
Sarah Jean (Meyer) Womer married Jim Womer on May 20, 2006, and they reside in Alexandria.

Amanda (Volk) Stewart married Russell J. Stewart on June 11, 2005, in Yorktown. She has started a new job at Scott & Stringfellow Inc., a brokerage firm, as a sales assistant and is studying for her Series 7 Financial license.

Jeffery Bristow is engaged to Abigale Burns, and they plan a June 2007 wedding.

Drewry Brown Jr. was promoted in February 2006 to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army.

Rebecca (Hammack) Allan and her husband, Scot Ian Ross Allan, announce the birth of their first child, Skye Lynn, on July 13, 2005.

Robyn Lynne Charles received amaster’s degree in education from the University of Phoenix and has been nominated for Disney’s Teacher of the Year Award. She is head softball coach and assistant athletic trainer at Massaponax High School.

Sarah Jean Meyer was married in May 2006 to Jim Womer.

Carter Tressell is the new James City County director of Neighborhood Connections as of May 2006.

Jeff Thomas has been promoted to vice president of culinary operations for Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Prior to his promotion, he held a variety of managerial positions in the culinary division.

Brad Elsass has been appointed director of merchandise for Busch Gardens Europe. Prior to his new position, he was director of merchandise operations for SeaWorld
San Diego.

2003
Kevin George and Megan Byrd ’05 were married on June 24, 2006.

Joshua Birch and Lindsay Sheppard ’02 were married on July 9, 2006.

Brad Brewer is working as assistant to President Paul Trible at CNU.

2004
Jeanice B. Stewart is currently working on a Master of Arts degree in teaching at Trinity University in Washington, D.C.

Kezia M. Williams was recently elected for a second term as director of political engagement for the Young Professionals Network of the Northern Virginia Urban League. In addition, she was appointed unanimously by Alexandria City Council to sit as a city commissioner on the Alexandria Human Rights Commission, which serves as a judiciary board for the city and ensures that all citizens in the city are treated equally and fairly.

Shaun David Perno is engaged to Meghan Rose Smith ’05.

Kristina Jenkins married Steven Campbell in July 2006.

Chris Dagley and Lori LeMoine ’06 were married on July 29, 2006.

2005
Quinton Sheppard worked on the local newspaper in Gloucester before beginning graduate school at American University in August 2006.

Sarah Godfrey is teaching at an orphanage in Mexico for the second year.

W. Blake Burnette has been named to the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Hampton Roads. He has also been named to the Community Investment Panel of the United Way. Mr. Burnette works with Old Point National Bank as a commercial account manager.

2006
Stephanie Boyles has accepted a job as a cruelty caseworker in the Research and Investigations Department for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. She previously worked in various laboratories for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She received a master’s degree from CNU.

Kimberly Hinnant was married in October 2004 to Marc Triplett.

In memoriam
Joretta Wellons (’71) died in 2002.
James Malcom O’Hara (’77) died on July 14, 2006.
Paul Gregory Moore (’79) died on Sept. 15, 2006.
David Caldwell (’80) died in August 2005.
Jonelle Reese (’89) died on July 24, 2006.
Kathy Roberts (’03) died on May 13, 2006.