1990s
Peggy Lettau, MBA ’90, adopted two girls from Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, in April 1998. They are Rebekah “Bekah” Anna Lettau, born in May 1995, and Abigail “Abbey” Elizabeth Lettau, born in May 1996.
James E. Holbert, BSED ’90, is chief pilot for the Ohio University Air Transportation Service. He has had extensive pilot-in-command operating experience throughout the world. Besides serving as pilot-in-command for the university’s King Air 200 aircraft, he is supervising pilots, standardizing flight operations and helping to review airport procedures.
Craig Drennen, MFA ’91, is a professor in the foundation studies department at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga.
Wendy Crall Hleba, BBA ’91, is a wholesale sales planner at Moen Inc. She and her husband, Rob, live in Parma Heights, Ohio.
Melissa Dykstra, BSJ ’91, is a senior account executive at Lord, Sullivan and Yoder Inc. She previously was with Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. in Nashville for eight years.
Suzanne M. Conroy, BS ’91, is an associate in the real estate practice group at the law firm Arter & Hadden in Cleveland.
Michael Schwiebert, BSC ’91, is account program manager in the Spicer Driveshaft Division of Dana Corp. He and his wife, Rebecca DeMeritt Schwiebert, BA ’93, had their first child, Meredith Claire, in June 1999. Rebecca is a registered nurse at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. They live in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Qiang Zhai, PHD ’91, published his book, “China and the Vietnam Wars, 1950-1975,” in April. He is a professor of history at Auburn University Montgomery in Alabama.
Sean Stark, BSC ’92, of Parker, Colo., was the top salesperson in 1999 for PULTE Home Corp.
Terrance L. Reimer, BFA ’92, won four awards in the 1999 Associated Press Society of Ohio awards contest, including first place for a photo essay. “Everything appears only once in front of the camera, and then every photo turns this ‘once’ into an always,” he said. He is a fine art digital imaging specialist in Oakhurst, Calif.
Aileen Pagan, BA ’92, of San Diego, Calif., completed her master’s degree in counseling psychology and has been working at an outpatient clinic for the severely mentally ill. She also creates audiotapes customized for certain psychological needs, including anxiety, mood, eating and sleep disorders.
Michelle Casto, BS ’92, of Atlanta is a personal and professional development consultant and a career development facilitator, author and speaker. She is the author of the book, “Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships: Your Personal Guide to Finding Right and Real Love.”
Emily McCormack, BSS ’92, of Willowbrook, Ill., teaches business writing at the College of DuPage. She wrote “Helpful Tips for Business Writing.” Her fiction novel, “Never A Teardrop,” was released recently.
Sheryl Kron Rhodes, MA ’93, and her husband, Rod, had a daughter, Kiersten Elizabeth, in January 1998. Sheryl is a freelance editor in Pinckney, Mich. In June 1999, she was a contestant on “Jeopardy” and was the one-day champion.
Chrystal Milliser Jones, BFA ’93, and her husband, Michael, had a son, Drew, in 1999. Jones owns Chrystal Images Photography Studio in Lancaster, Ohio.
Lesley Kennedy, BFA ’93, is a certified Pilates body conditioning instructor and massage therapist in New York City.
Joseph Munizza, BBA ’93, is a staff accountant at Sisterson and Co., an accounting professional services firm in Pittsburgh.
Shawn M. Donatelli, DO ’94, of Lowellville, Ohio, is chief of staff at Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital.
Fay Yokomizo Akindes, MA ’94, PHD ’99, is an assistant professor of communication at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Her husband, Simon Akindes, MA ’93, PHD ’96, is an assistant professor of instructional technology at the same university. They have two children, Adelana and Tunji.
Holly Miller, BSED ’94, is executive director of The Singing Buckeyes, a nonprofit Columbus barbershop chorus that hosts an annual summer camp for students. “This chapter’s dedication to our youth through music was a major draw for me,” she said.
Laurel Moore, BFA ’94, is on the board of directors of the Chicago Dance Coalition.
George A. Rafeedie, BSJ ’94, received a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at Northwestern University in 1999 and is a senior public relations analyst for Arthur Andersen. He and his wife, Karen Vogelsang Rafeedie, BSJ ’95, live in Evanston, Ill.
Anthony Bush, BSC ’94, MA ’95, was one of the 50 marching drummers in the show “Tapestry of Nations” at the E-Trade Superbowl XXXIV halftime show in January. A member of the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra in Atlanta since 1997, Bush is a media services coordinator at Georgia Perimeter College.
Dan S. Kennedy, BSEE ’95, of Grove City, Ohio, is a professional engineer with the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Mindy Stroh, BS ’95, MED ’98, former assistant director of student activities at Ohio University, is coordinator of programs for student activities at Boston University.
Moe M. Enyart-Lambert, BS ’95, is a fourth-grade teacher at Groveport-Madison schools in Columbus, Ohio.
Susan MacKenty Brady, MED ’95, is manager of the executive education program at Babson College in Babson Park, Mass.
Kathy J. Warner, MAIA ’95, a free-lance marketer in New York City, performed in the St. Bart’s Cabaret 2000 Fundraiser in May. She previously was a member of the Opera Chorus of the Tennessee Opera Theatre and has performed with the St. Cecilia Chorus at Carnegie Hall.
James Michnowicz, BSED ’96, MA ’98, recently finished his second year teaching Spanish at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. He is assistant director of a study abroad summer program in Seville, Spain.
Eric D. Pearson, BSH ’96, a full-time firefighter/EMT for Margaretta Township Fire Department in Castalia, Ohio, received his third degree in fire science and emergency services from Hocking College.
Robby W. Wyatt, BS ’96, graduated from medical school in May 2000. He and his wife, Marcy Dawn Wyatt, BS ’96, have moved from Cincinnati to San Antonio, Texas, for his medical residency.
Jennifer E. Harder Evans, BSHCS ’96, and David Evans Jr., BSED ’96, were married in September 1999.
Tysen Naughton, BSC ’97, and Bob Nowak, BBA ’98, plan to marry in October in Chicago.
Bethany DePalma, BSH ’97, and Todd Sanderson, BSC ’97, were married in June 1999 at the Sandusky Yacht Club. Todd is a free-lance videograper and editor, and Bethany is an AIDS Foundation educator. They live in Centerville, Ohio.
Amy Hall Gray, BSJ ’98, is an Internet columnist for Bella Online, an online multimedia network created by women for women. She also is site manager for the home and garden section, moderates discussion areas and recommends books to site visitors. She and her husband, Gary Gray, BSCHE ’98, live in Fairlawn, Ohio.
Jennifer Lynn Snyder, BSHCS ’98, is a clinical dietician at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
Nicholas L. Magistrale, BSSE ’97, MSPE ’98, and Hilarie Hildenbrand, BSED ’97, were married in December 1999. Nick, who played Ohio University football, is assistant director of marketing and promotions for the Athletic Association at the University of Georgia, and Hilarie, a former Bobcat cheerleader, is a teacher.
Jennifer Dietz Chandler, BSJ ’98, is a marketing specialist at the software development company Hyland Software Inc. in Cleveland.
Leah J. Rutkowski, BFA ’99, is living and working in Atlanta as a certified Pilates body conditioning instructor at Body Central.
Adam L. Hatton, MS ’99, of Houston is a geologist for Exxon Oil.