Amber Bradshaw ’02 launched a podcast

volunteer to help decorate the White House the week of Thanksgiving. I mainly worked in the Blue Room on the official Christmas tree, but I also helped in various other areas. I am humbled by the experience and learned so much more than I ever could have imagined. I was in awe of all the Lincoln portraits, statues, and china. I also got to go to a special reception hosted by Dr. Jill Biden. I encourage anyone who might want to volunteer to look out for the application available via the White House website at the beginning of every October. It’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience! Other than that—I am midway through my 25th year in teaching and am already trying to decide what I will do when I retire in four-and-ahalf years. Road-trips anyone? Delta love and all of mine!”

❯ Phillip Mottaz is building up the Psychic Barber Mysteries novel series: He published his second mystery novel (The Homicidal Hairstyle of the Viral Video Vixen) and is working on the next installments. He and Rachel ’99 still live in Los Angeles near Burbank, where they enjoy the sun and occasionally bumping into other Knox grads. ❯ Kris Nelson shared the sad news of the passing of his brother and class of 1996 grad, Erik Nelson. Kris wrote a heartfelt and eloquent remembrance, and many Knox alum and friends were fortunate enough to come together to celebrate Erik’s life in early January. One of Kris’s thoughtful sentences follows. “Above all, Erik is missed and remembered as a person who was intensely loyal; who loved big; who protected his friends and family fiercely; and who would give anything he could to help someone in trouble or need.” ❯ Stephanie Detterline sent an update from Maryland: “About a year ago, I took on the role of chief medical officer at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in northeast Baltimore. It’s been a total change from my old life of residency program direction but really interesting and rewarding. I’m still enjoying keeping in touch with my old Knox crew at least twice yearly, and we meet to work out and chat virtually at least weekly. And, as always, I continue to support my Prairie Fire cross country and track teams. I would love to go to a meet in person one of these days! If any Knox friends and family find themselves in the Baltimore area, look me up!” ❯ We all love hearing from each other, and let’s stay in touch!

Class Correspondent: Kip Conwell kipconwell@gmail.com

1999

Note: If you’re interested in serving as a class correspondent for the Class of 1999, please contact Jennifer Gallas at jgallas@knox.edu

2000

Class Correspondent: Jennifer Parker parker_jen78@yahoo.com

2001

Class Correspondent: Kelly Marlin Flenniken kmarlin407@gmail.com

2002

I split my time between my home in Denver, and my new home in Lawrence, Kansas, to be closer to my partner and his (amazing) 11-year-old kiddo. My business, Courage to Rise, is doing exceptionally well and I’m so honored to be able to support so many as they take steps to improve their quality of life and the impact they make in the world! I now have two publications on Amazon, the most recent being Dare to Express: Book 1: A Collection of Bold Stories and Brave Women, which was released in September 2022. I’m looking forward to the expansion and excitement that 2023 holds in every area! Sparkle on! ❯ Jennifer Kuschel Johnson shares: “I was so sorry to have missed the 20 year Reunion, but I was able to celebrate in person with Erika Frahm, who came to Fargo to help corral my kids while we moved into a new house! ❯ Rose McAndrew writes: “So wonderful to see everyone who could make it to our 20th Reunion this past October. We had incredible weather and were able to meet as a class Saturday night at our old haunt, Cherry Street.