Class Notes – 2010-2019
Martha Park '11 was commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council to create a comic book on renewable energy, transmission lines, and power outages. Her first collection of essays, World Without End, is scheduled for publication in the spring of 2025. (7/24)
Travis Wall '12 was chosen as the men's head soccer coach at Kenyon College (OH). Before Kenyon, he was the head coach at St. Olaf College (MN). Travis is an inductee in OWU's Athletics Hall of Fame and was named to the NCAC's 2004-2013 All-Decade Team. (7/24)
Kayla Henderson '13 was elected partner at RCO Law. Kayla joined RCO eight years ago and practices in RCO Law's Litigation Practice Group, with an emphasis on defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice and professional liability claims. She also helps healthcare clients respond to licensure and privilege investigations, regulatory issues, and other compliance issues. (7/24)
Andrew Howard '13 earned a Ph.D. from Ohio University in history, studying British imperialism in India. He taught world history at Ohio University while writing his dissertation on British colonialism in the Himalayan province of Kashmir, "Fixing the 'Happy Valley': British Sentimentality and Their Intervention in Kashmir, 1885-1925." While completing his doctorate, he taught history at Terra State Community College. In the fall, he joined the faculty at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as a full-time lecturer of world history, as meanwhile, he adapts his dissertation into publication as a book. (12/23)
Tammy Winkler '13 is looking for the original owner of this Jewish Siddur (prayer book), which she received from former chaplain Jon Powers during her years at OWU, where she was very involved in the chaplain's office. The inscription on the inside cover reads (in English), "Michael Mordechai son of Leah Malka." Chaplain Powers cannot recall who this is or who the book belongs to. If you have information about the book, please contact Tammy at sunshine7590@gmail.com. (12/23)
Acorye White '14 directed and acted in the horror film Trinket Box. After its opening in late March, the independent film took the top spot for self-distributed U.S. theatrical film release in 2023. Trinket Box follows a newlywed interracial couple, Mike and Ava, who encounter an historical evil. (12/23)
Audra Thompson Smith '15 is now a member services representative for Kemba Financial Credit Union in Bellefontaine, OH. She generates loan applications, opens accounts, and assists with personal financial needs. (12/23)
Hannah Mary Simpson '16 was engaged to Maxwell Zuniga. Hannah is enjoying a busy acting career in Chicago, and she shot a commercial in May. (12/23)
Sarah Fowler '17 was named head coach of the cross country team at Seton Hill University (PA). She also will serve as an assistant for the track and field teams. Sarah previously was the head cross country coach at Minot State (ND), an assistant coach at Illinois-Springfield, and volunteer assistant at Nebraska. (7/24)
Keaton Leppla '17 was named head football coach at West Holmes High School in Millersburg, OH. (7/24)
Catie Kocian '18, Rachel Ballitch Fitzgerald '18, Emma Sampson '18, and Emily Burns '18 (from left) took two trips together in 2023—one to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and one to Chicago, IL. This marks two of many trips the alumnae have taken together in part or as a group, starting with some trips together through the OWU Connection back in college. (7/24)
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