founded the KASE Project. It is a central Illinois non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
a daughter, Harper Eleanor, December 11, 2019.
was a recipient of the JPMorgan Chase National Achiever Award as a top producer in private banking and wealth management. She was previously honored with the award four times while working in Laguna Beach, California.
Matt '05 and Kris McDonald Marcum ’06,
a son, Ethan Reesor, July 11, 2016.
Graham and Angie Gazdziak '05,
a son, Lucas Daniel, July 1, 2016. He joins big sister Hannah Grace, 6.
Dan and Kristen Shekleton Zachwieja '04,
a daughter, Grace Elizabeth, February 21, 2017.
Kevin and Rebecca Hess Leahr '01
a son, Jacob Andrew, October 3, 2016.
Neil and Gabriela Werries '97,
a son, Henry, November 4, 2016.
Matthew Martin and Amanda Greenwood '15,
July 30, 2016. Amanda teaches first grade at Our Saviour School in Jacksonville, Ill.
Austin Feigl and Paige Meyer '14,
October 17, 2015. Paige is a registered behavior technician for Alternative Behavior Strategies in Oceantown, Calif.
Kody Stricklin and Melissa Mennenga '14,
November 19, 2016. Melissa is a district sales manager for Dot Foods in Chesterfield, Mo.
Colt Gerdes '14 and Emily Langheim ’15,
October 1, 2016. Colt is a patrolman for the South Jacksonville Police Department, and Emily is the office assistant for the Office of Residential Life at Illinois College.
Matt Korte '12 and Kortney Sargent ’10,
November 5, 2016. Kortney works in administration at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Ill. Matt works for Cott Beverages Inc. as a regional supply planner in Maryland Heights, Mo.
Brandon Hott '12 and Kelsea Battefeld ’15
October 22, 2016. Brandon is employed by the Pawnee School District and Kelsea is pursuing a master’s degree in community counseling at University of Illinois Springfield.
Brady Kepler and Lanie Cooper '12,
December 31, 2016. Brady works for Midwest Underground Technology Inc. as a field services manager in Champaign, Ill. Lanie is the executive assistant for projects and programs at the Illinois Public Health Association in Springfield, Ill.
Joshua Kirchgesner and Brittney Meyer '11,
August 13, 2016. Joshua is a mortgage production supervisor with Navy Federal Credit Union in Arlington, Texas.
Tressman Goode and April Harman '11,
October 22, 2016. April is a child and adolescent outpatient therapist at Locust Street Resource Center in Carlinville, Ill.
Cody Vipond and Jessica Verdick '10,
November 5, 2016. Jessica is a universal banker for First Trust and Savings Bank in Geneseo, Ill.
Damien Oliver and Lydia Martin '10,
October 15, 2016. Lydia is a buyer for Howdens Joinery in Howden, South Yorkshire, England.
David Heneisen and Danielle McLaughlin '10,
October 15, 2016. David is a client solutions executive for AT&T small business solutions in Champaign, Ill.
Norman Hairston and Roxanna Marie Norfleet '81,
January 14, 2017. Norman retired Sergeant First Class from the U. S. Army.
Brody Pogue '16
Brody Pogue was promoted to offensive line coach for the St. Ambrose University football team in Davenport, Iowa. Brody is also pursuing a master’s degree in organizational leadership at St. Ambrose.
Garrett Barr '16
Garrett Barr is a programmer analyst at Dot Foods in Mt. Sterling, Ill.