Class Notes

Nancy Lankford Hargroves '71, '73
Nancy Lankford Hargroves '71, '73, Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, is first vice president of National Garden Clubs Inc.
David E. Bowles '78, '80, '90
David E. Bowles '78, '80, '90, Suffolk, Virginia, is director of NASA's Langley Research Center. Photo by NASA Langley Research Center.
Paul A. Wardinski '85
Paul A. Wardinski '85, Burke, Virginia, is executive director of DECA Inc. Photo by Frank Peterson.
book by Alan L. Eisenberg '90
Alan L. Eisenberg '90, Burke, Virginia, authored a memoir, "A Ladder in the Dark: My Journey from Bullying to Self-Acceptance."
Matthew M. Malanga '90
Matthew M. Malanga '90, Charlotte, North Carolina, is chief marketing officer for B2R Finance in North Carolina.
Michael P. Maxwell '90
Michael P. Maxwell '90, Hartland, Wisconsin, was elected to a six-year term as a circuit court judge for the Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 8.
Richard M. Wardrop III '94
Richard M. Wardrop III '94, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was elected to a three-year term on the American College of Physicians' Council of Early Career Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Executive Committee.
twin daughters of Kelly Remzi Guillory '95
Kelly Remzi Guillory '95, Cypress, Texas, twin daughters, Alexandra Sabine and Sophia Marie, 6/13/14. Photo by Karen Butts of Natural Images.
Anthony L. John II '95
Anthony L. "Tony" John II '95, Brookeville, Md., received a master's degree in public health from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
book by Jessica Ruddick '02
Jessica S. Ruddick '02, '04, Chesapeake, Virginia, authored a romance novel, "Letting Go," inspired by her time as a Tech student. Photo courtesy of Entangled Publishing.
son of Bettina C. Agnor Soost '02
Bettina C. Agnor Soost '02, Chesapeake, Virginia, a son, Levi Deacon, 4/23/15. Photo by Lori Woodhouse.
son of William T. Boswell '03
William T. Boswell '03, Blacksburg, Virginia, a son, William Ross, 1/30/15.
Gabrielle A. Laskey '03
Gabrielle "Bri" A. Laskey '03, Blacksburg, Virginia, wrote a musical, "My Mania," that was performed by the J.R. Tucker High School Shoestring Players at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Photo by Natalie Gibbs Photography.
daughter of Jennifer Kerr Di Sessa '03 and Peter R. Di Sessa '04
Jennifer Kerr Di Sessa '03 and Peter R. Di Sessa '04, Lebanon, Tennessee, a daughter, Ashlyn Abigayle Emilia, 11/7/14. Photo by Christie George Photography.
Taren Gregory Everett '04
Taren Gregory Everett '04, San Diego, California, is a registered nurse working with the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team, a volunteer organization that performs free plastic, general, and ophthalmology surgeries. She is pictured with Diego in Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico.
son of Crystal Morgan Fraser '04 and Brian D. Fraser '08
Crystal Morgan Fraser '04 and Brian D. Fraser '08, Oakton, Virginia, a son, Cameron David, 2/23/15. Photo by Jessica Tapscott Photography.
son of Casey M. Liss '04
Casey M. Liss '04, Glen Allen, Virginia, a son, Declan James, 10/29/14.
Amber Parker Rankin '04 and Kevin P. Rankin '07
Amber Parker Rankin '04 and Kevin P. Rankin '07, Reston, Virginia, 5/9/15. Photo by Taylor and Ben Photography.
daughter of Valerie Rogers '04 and Kevin Rogers '05
"Although Elly (a fourth-generation Hokie fan) slept soundly through the first half, she enjoyed watching her cousin, offensive lineman Caleb Farris (apparel, housing, and resource management '14), play during the second half."  —Valerie Rogers Valerie Rogers '04 and Kevin Rogers '05, Lynchburg, Virginia, a daughter, Eleanor Meriwether, 5/9/14.
daughter of Melisa Lasken Shifflett '04, '05 and Miles P. Shifflett '04
Melisa Lasken Shifflett '04, '05 and Miles P. Shifflett '04, Lynchburg, Virginia, a daughter, Amelia Jane, 11/15/14; pictured with her sister, Matilda.
daughter of Monique D. Blake '05 and George G. Blake III '08
"Because she was born in autumn, and we fell in love at Tech and got married in autumn, there was no better name—Autumn—for our little girl."  —Monique Blake Monique D. Blake '05 and George G. Blake III '08, Bowie, Maryland, a daughter, Autumn Rose, 11/4/14. Photo by Anne Elaine Images.
son of Jennifer DiCristina Cacciola '05 and Stephen J. Cacciola '05, '07
Jennifer A. DiCristina Cacciola '05 and Stephen J. Cacciola '05, '07, Blacksburg, Virginia, a son, Austin, 10/1/14.
daughter of Angela Marshall Honaker '05 and William Honaker '07
Angela Marshall Honaker '05 and William L.H. Honaker '07, Roanoke, Virginia, a daughter, Shae Estelle, 12/31/14.
Jonathan M. Cruise '06 and Amanda C. Blackmer
Jonathan M. Cruise '06 and Amanda C. Blackmer, Richmond, Virginia, 10/25/14. Photo by Courtney Taylor Bowles Photography.
Randy L. Spicer '06, '07 and Pamela C. Hider '07
Randy L. Spicer '06, '07 and Pamela C. Hider '07, Potomac Falls, Virginia, 4/24/15. Photo by DuHon Photography LLC.
Stephen H. Donaldson Jr. '08 and Whitney Martinez Donaldson '08
Stephen H. Donaldson Jr. '08 and Whitney Martinez Donaldson '08, Santa Barbara, California, 4/18/15. Photo by Rebekah J. Murray.
Heather DeMay Reaske '08 and Trevor G. Reaske '08
Heather DeMay Reaske '08 and Trevor G. Reaske '08, Reston, Virginia, 5/2/15. Photo by Marirosa.
Eric P. Westphal '08 and Lauren Posey Westphal '08
Eric P. Westphal '08 and Lauren Posey Westphal '08, Washington, D.C., 5/9/15. Photo by Felix Studios.
Amanda Davis '09 and Jeremy Davis '09
"Tucker, our Bernese Mountain Dog, wore a bow tie and leash that matched the bridal party—and he already wears a natural tuxedo. Paired with our two nephews, the trio made the cutest ring bearers."  —Amanda Davis Amanda Davis '09 and Jeremy Davis '09, New York, New York, 10/10/14. Photo by Sera Petras.
Kendall L. Bailey '10, '12 and Kathleen S. Jones '12
Kendall L. Bailey '10, '12 and Kathleen S. Jones '12, Roanoke, Virginia, 11/22/14. Photo by Ron Dressel Photography.
Kelly Otey Brown '10 and Timothy Brown '10
Kelly Otey Brown '10 and Timothy Brown '10, Roanoke, Virginia, 5/2/15. Photo by Always and Forever Photography.
Mary-Catherine Hutchens Steigerwald '10 and Craig Steigerwald
Mary-Catherine Hutchens Steigerwald '10 and Craig Steigerwald, Lynchburg, Va., 5/2/15. Photo by LuAnn Hunt.
Julia L. Carrington '11 and Anne C. Carrington '11
Julia L. Carrington '11, South Boston, Virginia, and Anne C. Carrington '11, Roanoke, Virginia, each earned a doctor of pharmacy degree, with highest honors and distinction, from the University of North Carolina's Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Photo by Kimberly Rich.
Collin J. Chew '12 and Madeleine S. Scaggs Chew '12
"We incorporated the Celtic knot-tying/hand-fasting ceremony into our vows, which was our favorite part of 'tying the knot.'"  —Madeleine Scaggs Collin J. Chew '12 and Madeleine S. Scaggs Chew '12, Sterling, Virginia, 12/27/14. Photo by Chelsea Anderson Photography.
book by Alexander J. Jarmusz '12
Alexander J. Jarmusz '12, Warrenville, Illinois, an advanced manufacturing engineer for Bretford, published his first children's book, "Chester Becomes President." A portion of the book sales benefits We Grow Dreams, an organization that provides job training and employent opportunities for young people with disabilities.