Alumni News and Updates

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Alumni Updates

Julie Eddy ’18 has been named chief of staff to the president at Greenville Technical College. She was also recognized in the GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40. 07

Madison (Humphrey) Grove ’19 received the 2021 Grant for Innovative Teaching for her proposal to self-publish a collection of coming-of-age vignettes by her eighth-grade class based on the novel “The House on Mango Street.” The collection will be titled “The School on Walmsley Ave.”

Beth (Brankle) Holt ’18 was one of 24 students accepted into the Missouri State University School of Anesthesia. She will graduate in May 2024 with her doctorate in nurse anesthesia practice. She will begin practicing as a CRNA after graduation. 14

Clarence Hulse ’92 received the honor of Fellow Member status by the International Economic Development Council. The status is given to IEDC members who have displayed unusual stature in the field of economic development or related disciplines. 15

Bill Kitchen ’78 retired this year after 40 years as a commercial banker. He and his brothers were chosen to participate in the biennial Motorcycle Cannonball, a selective endurance race. 03

Luke Macfarlan ’17 completed his doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Texas in August. He and his wife, Emilee (Garrison) Macfarlan ’15, are expecting their first child. 13

Amy Orlovich ’94 published her first book in the “Wilson the Wombat” children’s series. The book incorporates nighttime worries and a darling wombat family into a delightful training tool for parents and caregivers to help kids with anxiety. 11

Sydney Scott ’16 was named Teacher of the Year for Allen Elementary School in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. 09

Jane Becker Weathers ’64 recently published the book “Chronological Bible Reading Guide,” featuring daily readings for a year’s time that incorporates literature with history. 12