“Birth” Class Notes

Jonathan R. Thompson (Col ’04, Educ ’05) and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their third child, Elise Draper Thompson, on February 10, 2016. Elise joins brother Ryland and sister Sophia, both 4. Elise is the niece of Benjamin J. Thompson (Arch ’02, ’07) and Summerlyn Lotz Thompson (Col ’03, Educ ’03, ’08), Michael L. Perry (UVA-Wise ’05) and Rebecca Thompson Perry (Col ’09 L/M), and the granddaughter of William A. Thompson III (Arch ’76) and Jan Chaffin Thompson (Col ’82). The Thompson family lives in Charlottesville and takes a picnic to the Lawn most Sundays.

Michael Inge (Educ ’15) and his wife, Sarah, welcomed a son, Elijah David, on July 7, 2016.

Elizabeth Pugatch (Col ’06 CM) and her husband, Alexander Pugatch (Com ’06 L/M), welcomed their second child, a daughter, Caroline Reese, on July 12, 2016. The family lives in Armonk, New York.

Elizabeth McNamara (Col ’01, Med ’07 CM) and her husband, Robert, welcomed a son, Robert John “Jack” McNamara, on July 18, 2016. He joins sister Belle, 4, and is the grandson of Linda Sargent (Med ’69 L/M) and John P. Kaufman (Med ’70 L/M).

Erin Pesant (Engr ’99 CM) and her husband, Charles Pesant (Col ’99), welcomed their third child, Charles Joseph, on December 15, 2015. Charlie joins brothers George, 6, and Theodore, 4.

Noah Kaufman (Com ’99 CM) and his wife, Rachelle Lasken Kaufman (Col ’02), welcomed a son, Benjamin William, in May 2016. The Kaufmans live in Arlington, Virginia, where Mr. Kaufman works as a systems accountant at the U.S. Department of State and is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Maryland University College, and Ms. Kaufman is a personal trainer. Mr. Kaufman recently published his third book, Lessons from the Wrestling Mat—Life Lessons from a Quarter Century of Coaching and Competing (CreateSpace), which includes lessons learned during his time on the UVA wrestling team. Ms. Kaufman has also written several books, part of the Kaufman Green Guide series (Amazon Digital Services).

Kimberly Curtis (Col ’00 CM) and her husband, Bruce Vlk, welcomed a daughter, Audrey Vlk, on October 18, 2016. The family lives in Crozet, where Ms. Curtis works as a research editor for the Washington Papers, a grant-funded project at the University.

Jaime Wisegarver (Col ’05 CM) and her husband, Jordi Lamas, welcomed a son, Oscar Carlos Lamas, on October 8, 2016. The family lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Adam Wood (Col ’99, Darden ’05 CM) and Melissa Seymour “Missy” Wood (Col ’01, Educ ’01 L/M) welcomed a fourth son, James Patrick Wood, on September 13, 2016. James joins Harrison and August, both 8, and Philip, 4. The Wood family lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Deana Miller (Med ’11) and her husband, Ronald Miller, welcomed their first child, a daughter, Helen Mae Miller, on September 26, 2016. The family lives in Wilmington, North Carolina.

William Oetgen (Col ’05, Res ’15 CM) and his wife, Laura Nelson Oetgen (Col ’07, Educ ’07, ’19 L/M), welcomed their second child, Thomas Everett, on June 21, 2016. Everett joins sister Nora, 2. The family lives in Charlottesville, where Dr. Oetgen is a practicing psychiatrist and Ms. Oetgen is pursuing a specialist degree in reading education.

Ilan Kaufer (Col ’03 CM) and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed a daughter, Arden Lillie, on July 13, 2016. Arden joins brother Asher, 2. The family lives in Jupiter, Florida.

Hillary Mikeska (Col ’02 CM) and her husband, Michael Mikeska (Col ’02 L/M), welcomed their second son, Henry Morris, on February 16, 2016. Henry joins brother Charlie, 3, and is the grandson of Paul Augustus Stuhlreyer III (Darden ’76 L/M) and the nephew of Matthew Mikeska (Col ’94). The Mikeska family lives in Richmond, Virginia, where Ms. Mikeska works for Altria and Mr. Mikeska works for Markel.

Natalie Bell (Col ’06) and her husband, John Fredrick Bell (Med ’06, ’07, Res ’10), welcomed a son, Henry Jackson Bell, on August 29, 2016. He joins sister Annie Reese, 2.

Lindsey Cote (Col ’03) and her husband, Tyler, welcomed a daughter, Katherine Ada, on May 9, 2016. Katherine joins brothers Dylan, 5, and Bryant, 3. The family lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Karen Courington (Col ’01 CM) and her husband, Chris Finan, welcomed a daughter, Caroline Courington Finan, on August 12, 2016. Ms. Courington is an operations manager for Facebook and previously served as military adviser to Sen. Tim Kaine. Mr. Finan is CEO of Manifold Technology, a cybersecurity firm. The family lives in Menlo Park, California.

Jennifer Berger (Col ’05 CM) and her husband, Jonathan, welcomed their third child, Raines Clark Berger, on April 28, 2016. He joins sisters Mattie, 4, and Sophie, 2.

Paige Anderson (Com ’07, Law ’13 CM) and her husband, Marc, welcomed a daughter, Mackenzie Corbin, on July 6, 2016. Mackenzie is the first grandchild of John Nichols (Col ’78 L/M) and Suzanne Nichols (Educ ’79, ’84 L/M). The Andersons live in Richmond, Virginia.

Erika Caruso (Col ’05, Educ ’05 CM) and her husband, Thomas J. Caruso (Col ’04), welcomed a daughter, Marielle Frances, on June 1, 2016. Marielle joins sister Charlotte Jane, 2. The family lives in Menlo Park, California.