“Other” Class Notes

Mills Kelly (Col ’82 CM) has published a book, Teaching History in the Digital Age, with the University of Michigan Press. He is a professor of European history at George Mason University, teaching courses in historical pedagogy, digital humanities, human trafficking and modern East Central Europe. Mr. Kelly also serves as associate director of the Roy Rozenzweig Center for History and New Media, where he has been either co-director or principal investigator on three major website projects funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Two of these projects won the James Harvey Robinson Prize in 2007 from the American Historical Association.

Deborah Awai (Col ’81, Law ’84 CM) has been appointed assistant branch manager of the Los Angeles Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She also serves as the group vice president responsible for Federal Reserve’s currency and coin processing operations in the western United States. Ms. Awai resides in Glendale, Calif., with her husband and their daughter.

Joseph Robinson (Col ’80 CM) has been selected as the Pennsylvania Big Brother of the Year by the Big Brothers Big Sisters State Association of Pennsylvania. He is an avid supporter and fundraiser for the service that matches adult mentors with at-risk children. Mr. Robinson and his “little,” short for little brother, were paired based on their interests in sports and have attended numerous Cavalier basketball games. Mr. Robinson is the executive director of the South Central PA Sickle Cell Council in Susquehanna Township, Pa.

Lawrence Jordan (Arch ’80 CM) recently retired after a 25-year career in investment banking, during which he assisted clients such as the cities of Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio, as well as the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Port of Corpus Christi and the State of Texas. Mr. Jordan is spending his retirement traveling and volunteering, mentoring young adults, playing with patients at a children’s hospital, providing tax assistance to low-income families and transporting disabled veterans to the VA clinic. He also teaches writing to GED students. Last fall, he taught computing, English and mathematics at a junior high school in Hohoe, Ghana. Mr. Jordan and his wife, Jill, welcomed their first grandson on April 18, 2013.

William Link (Grad ’79, Grad ’81) has published a book, Atlanta, Cradle of the New South: Race and Remembering the Civil War’s Aftermath, with the University of North Carolina Press. The book examines how the transition from the Old South to the New South has defined the broader meaning of the Civil War in the modern South and argues that no place embodies the region’s past and future more clearly than Atlanta. Mr. Link is the Richard J. Milbauer Professor of History at the University of Florida. He is the author or editor of 13 books, including Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism.

Steven Farrar (Com ’77 CM) was named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2014 “Legal Elite” list in the area of insurance law. An attorney in the Greenville, S.C., office of Smith Moore Leatherwood, he focuses his practice on complex litigation matters including business litigation, defending lawyers and accountants, insurance coverage disputes and all phases of construction defect litigation.

Thomas Travisano (Grad ’75, Grad ’81) has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2013 in the category of creative arts—biography. His project, a new critical and cultural biography of 20th-century American poet Elizabeth Bishop, is an outgrowth of his curiosity about and critical and scholarly engagement with Bishop’s writing, life and worlds. He has published eight books and more than 25 articles and is the founding president of the Elizabeth Bishop Society. Mr. Travisano is a professor of English at Hartwick College, where he teaches courses on modern and contemporary American literature and poetry.

Kurt Pomrenke (Col ’75 CM) was elected by the Virginia General Assembly to serve a six-year term as a juvenile and domestic relations court judge for the 28th Judicial District, which includes the city of Bristol and Smyth and Washington counties. Mr. Pomrenke, a Bristol attorney, will begin his post on July 1, 2013.

Kate Daniels (Col ’75, Grad ’77 CM) has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2013 in the category of creative arts—poetry. Her project Eastern State, a poetry collection, emanates from her interest in creativity, illness and writing. The poems investigate the subject of poetic language, literary creativity and the psychological health of creative writers. Ms. Daniels, who has written four previous volumes of poetry, is a professor of English and director of creative writing at Vanderbilt University.

Arlene Keeling (Grad ’92, Nurs ’74, Nurs ’87) received the Distinguished Nurse Award from U.Va.’s nursing honor society, Beta Kappa. Beta Kappa members from the nursing community nominate a nursing professional for this biennial award. Ms. Keeling, the Centennial Distinguished Professor of Nursing and director of the Bjoring Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry, has received recognition for her work on the board of the American Association for the History of Nursing and for her accomplishments in nursing history. In addition to directing the Bjoring Center, Ms. Keeling teaches nursing history, directs the School of Nursing Ph.D. program and is chair of the department of acute and specialty care.

Barbara Deane (Educ ’74 CM) retired to Stone Creek in Ocala, Fla., after a career as a human resources executive with McCormick & Co. and later Gannett Co. Ms. Deane served on numerous local, state and national boards in Virginia and Louisiana. While living in Louisiana, she received the ATHENA Award from the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and the Gannett Diversity Award. Ms. Deane was chair of the Women’s Philanthropy Network and the Providence House board and served on the Governor’s Commission for Secondary School Redesign, the Alliance for Education and the Mayor’s Advisory Council for Shreveport Common Advisory Committee. She likes to call retirement “redirection” and enjoys traveling the world.

Ed Polloway (Educ ’72, Educ ’76) has received the designation of fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Individuals may be nominated for fellowship after seven years of continuous active membership in the association. Mr. Polloway is the Rosel H. Schewel Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Development at Lynchburg College, where he also serves as dean of graduate studies and vice president for community advancement. A nationally recognized expert and scholar in the field of special education, Mr. Polloway has pioneered a number of special education teacher preparation programs. He has authored many articles and books, most recently the 10th edition of a special education textbook used throughout the United States.

Thomas Bagby (Col ’72, Law ’75 CM) was installed as the 2013 president of the Virginia Bar Association at the organization’s annual meeting in Williamsburg, Va., on Jan. 26, 2013. He served as president-elect in 2012 to prepare for his leadership role. In addition to continuing the organization’s ongoing efforts before the Virginia General Assembly to advocate for law reform and preservation of access to justice, he plans to focus on efforts to help ensure the independence of Virginia’s judges. Mr. Bagby serves as president of Woods Rogers in Roanoke, Va., and as chair of the firm’s labor and employment law section.

Stephanie Widas (Col ’00 CM) and her husband, Peter, welcomed a son, Evan Kingston, on Oct. 23, 2012. Evan joins big brother Kienan Murphy, 3. Ms. Widas is a senior analyst with the city of Greenville, S.C. The family resides in Lyman, S.C.

Josh Busscher (Col ’07) and Lena Lockridge (Col ’08, Law ’11) were married on Oct. 6, 2012. Mr. Busscher is a fourth-year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, and Ms. Busscher works as a law clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond.

Todd Blake (Col ’01 CM) and Kimberly Kuchem Blake (Col ’02 L/M) welcomed a son, Davis William, on April 8, 2013. Davis joins big brother Palmer Todd, 2. Palmer and Davis are the nephews of Chad Kuchem (Col ’09 L/M) and Mallory Kuhlmann Kuchem (Col ’08). The Blakes reside in Leesburg, Va.

Victoria Kinsman (Col ’77 CM) is serving a two-year term on the board of directors of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations in 116 countries. She is married to John Kinsman (Col ’80 L/M).

Jennifer Bradley (Col ’02) and Augusta Meacham Niday (Col ’01) are now partners at Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, a boutique matrimonial and family law practice in Northern Virginia.

Kimberly Linkous (Col ’08 CM) recently received the inaugural Darlene Shelton Outstanding Provisional Award from the Junior League of Raleigh, N.C. Ms. Linkous, who joined the Junior League this past spring, raised money and planned activities for a space-themed spring carnival for 120 children in the Boys & Girls Club of Raleigh. She and her husband, Drew, recently purchased their first home and reside in Raleigh.

Katherine McKnew (Col ’02) and her husband, Joseph, welcomed a daughter, Anne Sidney Knott McKnew, on April 28, 2013. Anne Sidney joins big brother Joseph Andrews. The family resides in Virginia Beach.

Ross Perry (Col ’73 CM) has retired from SunTrust Bank after a 40-year career in commercial banking. In May, he was elected to serve a three-year term as president general of the Society of the Cincinnati. George Washington’s officer corps and their French comrades founded the society in 1783 to preserve the values of and remember the sacrifices made during the American Revolution; their descendants continue that mission today from society headquarters in Washington, D.C.

F. Carpin (Col ’83) is the senior quality assurance coordinator of Capital One’s commercial bank. His pop music group, Cashmere Jungle Lords, has been making music for more than 30 years and recently placed 13 songs on the Showtime Network series Shameless, which stars William H. Macy. Mr. Carpin is the proud father to sons John, Evan and Frank.

Jenifer Jackson (Col ’99) , general manager of the Comfort Inn Harrisonburg, has been selected to represent the Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association on the American Hotel & Lodging Association board of directors for a three-year term. Ms. Jackson, who has earned the designation of Certified Hotel Administrator, is a previous recipient of the AH&LA State Leadership Award and serves on the board of the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association. Previously, she served as chairwoman of the VH&TA and as president of the Virginia Hotel & Lodging Association.

Gretchen Johnson (Com ’95 CM) and her husband, Chris, welcomed their second child, Nathan Christopher, on Feb. 23, 2012. Nathan joins big sister Allison, 5. The family resides in South Riding, Va.

Shaun Rader (Col ’01) and Ashleigh Boynton Rader (Col ’02 L/M) welcomed a daughter, Carys Jude, on July 17, 2012. Carys joins big brother Henry Wild, 2. The Raders live in Rowayton, Conn.

Shane Hudson (Engr ’97 CM) and his wife, Brooke, welcomed a son, Jack, on April 3, 2013. Jack joins a big brother, Luke, 2. The family resides in Sugar Land, Texas, where Mr. Hudson is a shareholder in the Houston law firm of Fizer Beck Webster Bentley & Scroggins.

Gesine Prado (Col ’92) is a pastry chef and author. She published her third cookbook, Bake It Like You Mean It, with Abrams Books in March 2013. Her previous titles include Sugar Baby, Pie It Forward and the baking and business memoir My Life From Scratch.

Savannah Brown (Col ’06 CM) and Patrick Schuermann (Col ’06 L/M) were married at the University Chapel on April 5, 2013. The couple resides in Alexandria, Va., where Ms. Brown is a marketing manager at a local firm and Mr. Schuermann is a sales representative for Dentsply, a dental equipment manufacturer.

Christopher Termini (Com ’01, Law ’06) and Julie Lappas were married on Oct. 8, 2011, in Indianapolis. The couple recently relocated from Washington, D.C., to Indianapolis, where Mr. Termini serves as director of legal affairs and assistant general counsel for the NCAA.

Amanda Castle (Col ’05 CM) and Christopher Palazzola (Col ’05) were married on Oct. 20, 2012, at Castle Hill Cider in Keswick, Va. Ms. Palazzola is the sister of Penny Castle Church (Col ’85 L/M) and the aunt of Emily Church (Col ’17). The couple resides in Atlanta, where Ms. Palazzola is a physician assistant with the Emory Dermatology Clinic, and Mr. Palazzola is a consultant for Deloitte.

Craig Twentyman (Col ’68) was elected president of the Hawaii Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Association. He is a licensed psychologist and certified abuse counselor who combines his clinical work with acupuncture practice.

Marion Hickman (Arch ’06) and Nicholas Meythaler (Com ’06) were married June 30, 2012, in Atlanta. The couple resides in New York City.

Jason Sneed (Col ’02 CM) opened an individual medical practice, Old Dominion Osteopathic Medicine, in Fredericksburg, Va. Dr. Sneed is the only physician specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine in the Fredericksburg area.

Joshua Hawley-Molloy (Med ’99) and his husband, Johnathon, welcomed their first child, a daughter, Kylie Sharon, on March 23, 2013.

Jan Hundley (Nurs ’77 CM) published three books, Grownups Have Problems, Too; A Llama That Swims; and Vali, A Special Calf, for use in child and adolescent therapy.

Caroline Sciullo (Col ’03 CM) and Luca Sciullo (Col ’03) welcomed a daughter, Sophie Elisabeth, on March 27, 2013. Sophie joins big brothers Luca Joseph Jr., “Luc,” 5; and Marc Madec, 3. Mr. Sciullo is a managing partner of ASET Partners Corp., a government consulting services firm in Alexandria. The family resides in Ashburn, Va.

Stephen Baker (Engr ’10 CM) and Georgia Elizabeth Louisa Eddy were married on March 30, 2013, in Ms. Eddy’s hometown of Inverell, New South Wales, Australia. The couple resides in Brisbane, Australia, where Mr. Baker works as a medical device engineer for Vaxxas, a start-up company focused on needle-free vaccine delivery technology.