Dane Wise `09

Dane Wise `09- has been appointed to  the Waterloo Board of Education. Wise wants to be able to give the same opportunities to his daughters as he had when he was in the district.

Joanne Lehman `96

Joanne Lehman `96 has published a new book Fountain Nook. A collection of pieces that tell of the things that has shaped Joanne as a person and writer. A launch event is November 13.

Faith McClain Staneart `61

Faith McClain Staneart `61 has written a Christian children's book Jehosophat The Cat, published by Christian Faith Publishing.

Sarah Dickey `10

Sarah Dickey `10 is releasing her new book in December 2018, Sweetly Seeking: Living an Inspired Life. To read more about her publications visit www.coolcreativepress.com

Julianna Smith `08

Julianna Smith `08 is pursing a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA.

Charlotte Merci Masters

Charlotte Merci Masters was born February 8, 2018to Jennifer (Adams) `06  and David Masters. She joins big brother Davison (4) and sister Elia (3). Their family lives in Medford, Oregon.

Ashley Kuhn `13

Ashley (Kuhn) `13 and Cory Seeholzer were married on May 18, 2018 in Akron.

Noah Michael Benko

Noah Michael Benko was born March 20, 2018 to Leslie (Dennis) Benko `02 and Justin Benko. He joins big brothers Reagan, 6, and Luke, 4. The family lives in Medina and Leslie teaches 7th grad Language Arts at Solon Middle School.

Andrew Scholes `81

Andrew Scholes `81 retired in February after almost 37 years as a Certified Public Accountant. He and his wife have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He looks forward to what the Lord has in store for the next stage our their lives.

Alicia Hopkins `09

Alicia Hopkins `09 competed in National Miss Amazing pageant in Chicago, Illinois. She was crowned 2018 1st Runner Up Miss Amazing Sr. Miss. She also won a National impact award for her community project the All Abilities Art Expo that she created in April to shine light on Artistic talents of individuals with disabilities. In June Alicia also won 2018 Arts Alive Community Outreach Award in Summit County for her Arts Expo.

Wendy (Berger) Bilgen `88

Wendy (Berger) Bilgen `88 received her Ph. D. in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University in St. Davids, PA. She lives and works as a social work educator and therapist in Antalya, Turkey with her husband, Haluk.

Brian Powell `03

Brian Powell `03 Ph.D. was appointed a teaching assistant professor of computer science at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.

Wynnifred "Wynnie" Elisabeth Kovacs

Wynnifred "Wynnie" Elisabeth Kovacs- was born August 16, 2018 to Brent and Megan (Fowler) Kovacs `08 The family lives in Copley Township.

Paul Yanchek `96

Paul Yanchek `96 and wife Julie (Smith) `96 have moved to Pittsburgh, PA where Paul now serves as the Senior Pastor of Christ Alliance Church.

Scott Haack `94

Scott Haack `94- was selected to appear on the TV series, Driver vs. Driver 2. The series follows the journey of aspiring golf equipment designers as they compete for the opportunity to develop the next world-class driver from Wilson Golf. You can read more at wilson.com or at cecruncher.com

 

Andrew Ciaccia `12

Andrew Ciaccia `12- Graduated from the Army's Officer Candidate School on Fort Benning, GA on September 25, 2018, in the grade of 2nd Lieutenant, on the Commendant's list, as one of the top 20% in his class. He will attend the Infantry Officer's Basic Course and Ranger school to continue his training.

Daniel Hromada IV

Daniel Hromada IV was born August 22, 2018 to Jackie (Kodrich) Hromada `10 and Dan Hromada `08.