Reflections Magazine Issue #60 - Fall 2003 | Page 24

Alumni News 22 Michael Morgan ‘83 sent greetings from Manchester, CT, then came himself for the 20th reunion. “My first trip back to Siena since 1988! Would love to hear from others. Let me know how you are doing!” James ’83 and Pamela Pierson Schwartz ‘83 wrote from Naples in sunny Florida. Jim works for Collier County Sheriff’s Office as a Sergeant in the Crime Scene Bureau. Pam works for the city of Naples as the Assistant Human Resources Director. Class Notes Continued ago. All in all, life is good.” Ann and Barry Babcock ‘96 writes from Grand her husband, Bill, also have a third Rapids: “Hello! Life does have its ups child, Dylan. and downs. With a heavy heart I report my mother’s diagnosis of ALS in 1996 Joan Bayer ‘85/M.A. of Toledo, OH, changed many things in my life. Due to founded Concept Rehab in 1984. A her terminal illness (and recent death), former physical therapist and licensed I postponed my graduate school professional counselor, Joan established studies. Now, I find myself working for the company to provide occupational, Nordstrom. This was an unexpected speech and physical therapy to patients detour; however, it is one for which I am in nursing homes. thankful. I am uncertain if I will pursue Gregg Milligan ’85 of Canton was graduate work in the West Michigan promoted this spring to director of sys- area. Only time will tell.” Barry is an tems engineering for Deloitte & Touche assistant customer service information manager for Nordstrom. in Detroit. Gail Sliwinski ‘83 of St. Clair Shores has joined Trinity Continuing Care Ken ’87 and Linda Ziegler Groch ‘87 Services as the new administrator at live in Ottawa Lake with their two daughFraser Villa. ters, Rachael (12) and Rebecca (10). Kenneth Kops ’84 married Young Sun Ken completed his master’s degree at Jeong Aug.19, 2002, in Clayton, NC. the University of Toledo and has taught They are living in Fayetteville. Ken is a in the Springfield Schools for 13 years, also serving as varsity baseball coach for Major with the U.S. Army infantry. the last decade. Linda recently returned to Siena to get her teaching certification. Kim McMullen Berry ’88 lives in Warren and is a project manager for Compuware Corp., Ford Account. Dan Buba ’88 of Carmel, IN, was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation last fall. He also was elected as a board member for the Indianapolis Bar Association. Rick Morisette ‘88 writes: “Business is still going well with SYSCO, selling in the Detroit and Grosse Pointe market. I moved in July to a bigger house and it’s a good thing!” Rick, his wife Carolyn and their son, Richard Gray Morisette III, live in Grosse Pointe Farms. Rick works in Ann Belote Weir ’84 of Ossineke is a sales and marketing for SYSCO Foods freelance writer: “I left the work force of Detroit. to concentrate on my writing. Though I am having more luck with online sites and e-zines than the printed market, I haven’t given up hope! Most recently Sean Jorgensen ’95 is a commuI had an article printed on the NYFan- nity service representative for Bay sOnly site (nyfansonly.theinsiders.com/ Corrugated Container, Inc., in Monroe. 2/95116.html). I don’t write about sports He lives in Lambertville with his wife, much anymore, but this was a fun one! Lisa Lauber Jorgensen ’93 and their As a writer, I use my maiden name, son Rory (3). mostly for my mom. I am also a grand- Chad Mannlein ’95 lives in Burtchville mother. He is the most beautiful baby I and teaches English in Port Huron. have seen (of course!). He is just over a year and keeps my daughter Jessica John Murray ‘95 of Farmington Hills busy. For those doing the math, Jessica is director of sales and marketing at and her brother, Nathan, were a package Radisson Suites. deal when I married their dad 11 years 1990s Khristine Henson-Jones ‘96 is in an executive MBA program and anticipates completing her master’s degree in early 2004. She is currently a manager at Jackson Community College. She lives in Adrian with her husband Erik, son Michael and daughter Taylor. Zondervan for a third humorous Bible Trivia book, which is finished, and will come out in the fall.” Brad and his wife, Cathy, live in Osseo where they spend “lots of time with our two grandkids.” Timothy Slowik ’98 earned a master’s degree in security administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, then went on to work for Pinkerton Security and Investigations as a branch manager. He currently works for Securatex in Southfield as Michigan regional manager. He and Heather Molson ’99 recently purchased a condominium in Harrison Township. Sarah Devlin-Tremble ’98 writes from Pasadena, MD: “After three years teaching art in Michigan, I quit to stay home with my kids. We moved to the Baltimore area and love it. I am painting and working on my MFA.” Sarah and Joe have a son, Michael (3), and a daughter, Jim Plowman ‘96 of Saline writes: “I Brianna (1). did four years of Winston Cup Racing, Victoria Fox ‘99 lives in San Antonio, TX traveled the country and saw many great and works for the Fair Housing Council things. Now I am a musician in the area of San Antonio. and I enjoy meeting new and interesting people. I am thankful for Siena Heights Rachel Thompson [