Alumni Notes

1954

H. Donald Winkler was honored by Marquis Who’s Who in its recently released book “A Lifetime of Achievement, Our Collection of Prestigious Listees,” for he was recognized for his “lifetime achievements and unwavering excellence” in book authorship and university public relations over the past 50 years.

1960

Harry Statham was recently named to the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame Class of 2022 and the American Midwest Conference Hall of Fame. He was the head basketball coach at McKendree from 1966-2018.

1965

Tom Pile was recently named to the Edwardsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the head baseball coach at EHS from 1981-98.

1986

Carolyn (Yorko) Beal was named Faculty Member of the Year at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Ill. She is the early childhood education program coordinator.

1987

Dr. Jeff Dosier is the chief financial officer for East St. Louis School District 189.

Julie (Muskopf) Dengler retired in 2021 after 34 years of teaching from Lebanon Elementary School in Lebanon, Ill.

1991

Kelli (Jackson) Barbour is principal at Triad High School in Troy, Ill.

1992

Christie Cange

finished a six-year journey in August to run 100 half marathons in all 50 states and D.C. Dr. Steve Webb was named the 2022 Illinois Superintendent of the Year by the Illinois Association of School Administrators. He was also honored with the 2021 Nick Derzis Safe School Leadership Award by the National Association of School Resource Officers.

He is the superintendent at Goreville Community Unit School District, school resource officer, and founder of Safe Secure/ School Systems. In July, he was elected to a three-year term on the executive committee of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

1997

Kerri (Zeisset) Thaler, M.A.Ed. ’11 was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a special education teacher at Central School District in O’Fallon, Ill.

2000

Jen (Franz) Stratton

now serves as chair of the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for the State of Texas, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott. She is the director of communications at Family Hospital Systems in Cedar Park, Texas. Glen Kinder was promoted to branch chief at the U.S. Forest Service in Eddyville, Ky.

Danita Smith was named the 2021 National Black Nurses Association’s Nurse Entrepreneur of the Year. She is the founder and owner of My Blooming Health Mobile, LLC.

2004

Jarrett Ford was promoted to deputy police chief in Alton, Ill.

Susan Harbaugh is mayor of Red Bud, Ill.

2005

Megan (Weiler) Connelly is director of development at the St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired in St. Louis, Mo.

2007

Lindsay (Weathers) Fark, M.A.Ed. ’11 is principal at Freeburg Primary Center in Freeburg, Ill.

Rachael (Ostertag) Wilcox received the 2020 Missouri NEA Horace Mann Friend of Education Award and was a 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year finalist. She was recently hired as the director of social emotional learning at the Washington School District in Washington, Mo.

2008

Sarah (Haas) Ayran is the theology teacher for 5-8th grade at St. John Neumann Catholic School in Maryville, Ill.

Tami Hudson, M.A.Ed. retired in 2021 after 26 years of teaching from O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon, Ill.

Jayme (Blandford) Novara co-authored the book, An Introduction to World Mythology. It is in its second edition and sold on Amazon.

Tina (Napper) Tebbe is director of communications at McKendree.

Daniel Toberman is principal at Collinsville High School in Collinsville, Ill.

Brandon Woodrome, M.A.Ed. is the 2021 Illinois Principal Association’s “Principal of the Year” for the Southwest Illinois Region. He is the principal at Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, Ill.

Jeremy Alexander received the 2021 Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers Service Award. He is the associate director for administration in University Housing at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.

Jill Dalke, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a teacher at Freeburg High School in Freeburg, Ill.

Cale Johnson won an MLB World Series championship ring as an assistant pitching coordinator for the Atlanta Braves.

Dr. Stephen Kissel released his first published book by the University of Illinois Press, America’s Religious Crossroads: Faith and Community in the Emerging Midwest. He is an assistant professor of history at Oakland City University.

Jamie (Smith) Storey is executive director of the Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

2010

Lanece Clarke

received her 2020 Sports Hall of Fame Award on Oct. 23, 2021. She was a member of the 2017 Bahamian national track and field team at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Amy F. Heath, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a chemistry teacher at Granite City High School in Granite City, Ill.

Jessica Stein, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is an early childhood teacher at Grant Elementary School in Fairview Heights, Ill.

2011

Lana Kunz, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a kindergarten teacher at Belle Valley Elementary School in Belleville, Ill. Jennifer (Krause) Wegener, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a special education teacher at Millstadt Primary Center in Millstadt, Ill.

Megan (McQuiston) Zinck was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a third grade teacher at Wingate Elementary School in Mascoutah, Ill.

2012

Michelle (Voegele) Powell is director of admissions at Florida Polytechnic University [100% STEM state university] in Lakeland, Fla.

Ryan Vincent was promoted to vice president of engineering at Recursive Labs.

2013

Alex Delonis, M.A.Ed. was appointed to serve as a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators FAFSA Simplification Working Group. He is the director of financial aid at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind.

Kristen Stoltz, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is an eighth grade teacher at High Mount School in Swansea, Ill.

2014

Emmy (Kelly) Koonce graduated with her master of social work degree, specializing in family practice and school social work, from the University of Missouri St. Louis. She works at LaVerna Evans Elementary School in O’Fallon, Ill.

Monica (Weilbacher) Mize, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a librarian at Eagleview Elementary School in Columbia, Ill.

John Parciak, M.A.Ed. was named a 2021 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner. He is a second grade teacher at Kreitner Elementary School in Collinsville, Ill.

Austin Vuichard is a portfolio manager at Buckingham Strategic Wealth in Clayton, Mo.

2015

Britani Beasley is the area leader of marketing at Raising Cane’s in St. Louis, Mo. AJ Johnson and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens partnered to win the Chris Paul 2021 CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational on Oct. 17 in Gilbert, Ariz. In addition, AJ won a gold medal in trios at the 2021 International Bowling Federation World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Nov. 6-15.

Tyler Wallin made a special visit to campus on Sept. 20 to speak to students about his role as a fish biologist and employee ambassador with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

2016

Dr. Lexi Nash graduated from the SIU School of Dental Medicine in June 2021. She is a pediatric dental resident at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Lindsay Winkeler, M.A.Ed. ’18 is a student success mentor at McKendree.

2017

Jenna Davis graduated with her doctor of physical therapy degree from Southwestern Baptist University. She is a physical therapist at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy in Granite City, Ill.

Julie Laakko-Swanson is the education reporter with the Edwardsville Intelligencer.

2018

Shaquille Armstrong is the founder at No Father Left Behind Inc. in Belleville, Ill. and a resident director at McKendree.

Teri Cocke was selected as a 2021 NextGEN Under 30 Leadership Award winner in the science category for the State of Oklahoma. She is a Ph.D. student in integrative biology at Oklahoma State University.

Emily Thompson graduated with her doctor of occupational therapy degree from Midwestern University. She is director of rehabilitation at ONR, Inc.

2019

Amanda Williams graduated from Barnes Jewish College-Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo. She is an oncology ICU nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Wyatt Dimke is a middle blocker for the USC Braunschweig volleyball team in Braunschweig, Germany.

Jake Freeman is a police officer in Greenville, Ill.

Michelle Huber, MBA was promoted to vice president of finance at KAI Enterprises in St. Louis, Mo.

2021

Laurynn Davey is a search engine optimization specialist at JLB Business Website Solutions in Nashville, Tenn.

John Giffin, Ed.S. is the 2021 Illinois Principal Association’s “Principal of the Year” for the Shawnee Region. He is the principal at Vienna High School in Vienna, Ill.

Ryan Reader is a police officer in Litchfield, Ill.

Paris Star Suzuki (below) is a direct sales representative for the St. Louis Cardinals, working with ticketing, marketing and game day operations/events.

Anders CPAs + Advisors hosted a Purple Pride visit on Oct. 7. Pictured from l. to. r.: Alissa Fuhrmann, director of major and planned giving; Kailey Anderson ’20; Justin Sweeney ’19; Cole Foster ’19; Jordan Reichert ’20, MBA ’21; Lindsay (Lott) Suelmann ’05; Adam Prest ’05; Rob Berger ’01; Gretchen (Ulferts) Best ’09; Jenna (Morris) Cassity ’15 and Brandi Brown-Harris M.A. ’10, director of alumni relations.

KEB hosted a Purple Pride visit on Nov. 5. Pictured from l. to. r.: Brandi Brown-Harris M.A. ’10; Deidra (Thomas) Doerr ’07; Gina (Rickhoff) Reeves ’99; Maleah (Grothaus) Russell ’16; Thorsten Przychocki ’19 and Patricia “Trish” Donovan ’14.

Alumni and Development staff members paid a Purple Pride visit to Belle Valley School District 119 in Belleville, Ill., on Oct. 1. Pictured from l. to r.: Brandi Brown-Harris M.A. ’10; Lori (Junker) Zeiter ’86, M.A.Ed. ’11; Sarah (Mernick) Williams ’02 and Lana Kunz ’11. From l. to. r., back row: Brandon Musso ’02, M.A.Ed. ’12; Sonia Arnold ’03, M.A.Ed. ’06; Marla (Schulte) Fisher ’16, M.A.T. ’20; Rebecca Brombolich; Amber Kohnz M.A.Ed. ’13; Jennifer (Zurliene) Flanagan ’03, M.A.Ed. ’21; graduate student Olivia Ford and Keri (Dix) Voelker ’06, M.A.Ed. ’13. Front row: Brandi Brown-Harris M.A. ’10; Kim Howard ’20; Christine Kaiping M.A.Ed. ’14; China Rongey ’17 and Carly Maul ’17.

Many alumni employed at Collinsville High School in Collinsville, Ill., sported their Bearcat pride on #PurpleFriday, Sept. 24, 2021. Pictured from l. to. r., back row: James White M.A.Ed. ’08; Kyle Gordon ’98, M.A.Ed. ’08; Brett White M.A.Ed. ’09; Mike Nichols ’08; Clayton Smith ’00, M.A.Ed. ’10; Branden Henson ’17; Daniel Toberman M.A.Ed. ’08; Julie (Brown) Hazzard M.A.Ed. ’14; Mark Terveer ’89 and Lisa (LaFrank) Bossetto M.A.Ed. ’08. Front row: Brandi Brown-Harris M.A.’10; Melissa (Schneebeli) Biebel ’11; BethAnn (Swartz) Schneider ’13; Kristin Westphal M.A.Ed. ’09; Janet Munzert M.A.Ed. ’21; Lauren Iler ’12 and Suzzane (Phillips) Hamilton ’72.

Nothing speaks more highly of a university than alumni, friends and patrons who enthusiastically serve and support it. McKendree University and its Alumni Association offer a variety of ways to reconnect, serve and give back. One dedicated McKendrean, Carl Draper ’60, made an eternal commitment to McKendree that will impact the lives of students for generations to come.

Born in 1937, Carl graduated from East Alton-Wood River High School and furthered his studies at McKendree where he earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics.

He went on to a successful career in St. Louis at the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), now known as the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency, where he was a geodesist. After his graduation, McKendree remained Carl’s home away from home. He joined the Alumni Board and then went on to serve on the McKendree University Board of Trustees for 22 years.

Carl was an active member of the McKendree community as a volunteer at senior celebration events, chapel services and as a member of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee. He received the Loyal Service Award in 1992 and the prestigious Peter Akers Award in 2003 for exemplary service and support.

One of Carl’s favorite activities to do on campus was cheer on the Bearcat student-athletes, especially the men’s basketball team.

First-year Essie Meeker is continuing a legacy of McKendree Bearcats. Pictured from l. to r., with her grandfather Fred Robinson ’68, mother Dr. Melissa (Robinson) Meeker ’93, M.A.Ed. ’06, and father Tim Meeker ’94, MBA ’14. Her grandmother, the late Bonnie (Baer) Robinson ’79, along with several cousins, also attended McKendree. Carl was a Bearcat Basketball season ticket holder and a proud member of the McKendree Bearcat Booster Club. When Carl passed away unexpectedly in January 2020, the seat he had filled for many years in Statham Gym was covered in black as a memorial to this dedicated McKendrean.

While Carl had informed the Office of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations that McKendree was included in his estate, it wasn’t until after his passing that the University learned the details of his planned gift. The generous bequest was left undesignated because Carl wanted the University Board of Trustees to determine the best use of these funds.

In May 2021, the McKendree University Board of Trustees established the Carl Draper Athletic Endowment Fund to support the McKendree University Department of Athletics in perpetuity and the Carl E. Draper Scholarship Fund to support students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or science. Structuring the gifts as part of the University’s permanent endowment will generate annual earnings that will continue Carl’s legacy of consistent, generous support at McKendree University.

As a final tribute to Carl, the Board of Trustees named the Hall of Fame Room located in the Melvin Price Convocation Center the “Carl Draper ‘60 Hall of Fame Room” in honor of Carl’s many years of service to McKendree University and in recognition of his generous estate gift. Now, the quiet, unassuming alumnus will be known by all who visit the home of Bearcat Basketball.

Lauren Pate ’19 (pictured above) and Breanna Clemmer ’21 competed in the 2021 PANAM Bowling Elite Championships in Cali, Colombia on Oct. 14-23, 2021. They both won a gold medal in doubles play, a bronze medal in trios play, and the overall women’s team gold medal.

Several McKendree alumni participated in a Purple Friday faculty/staff homecoming edition on Oct. 22. Pictured from l. to. r., Back Row: Karyn Wilson ’19; Lisa Wolf ’04; Dr. Melissa (Robinson) Meeker ’93, M.A.Ed. ’06; Jessica Hopkins, MBA ’20; Lindsay Winkeler ’16, M.A.Ed. ’18; Tina (Napper) Tebbe ’08; Matt Seniour, M.A.Ed. ’22; Dr. Jennifer (Lerch) Miller ’04, M.A.Ed. ’07; and Beth Allan ’01. Front Row: Holly (Weathers) Sallee ’13, MBA ’18; Julia (Surdyke) Hunt ’16; Debbie (Miller) Houk ’91; Jennifer Funk, M.A.Ed. ’14; Lori Kuper ’20; Dr. Mary McKee ’14, M.A.Ed. ’17; Whitney (Pankey) Strang ’05; Jennifer (Harris) Pickerell ’99; Dr. Sara (Trask) Frank ’05; Brandi Brown-Harris, M.A. ’10; Scott Billhartz ’85; Liz Crabtree, MBA ’20 and President Daniel C. Dobbins ’81.

In Memoriam Michael L. Steinmann ’92, 1/9/21 Carolyn A. (Kalmer) Klemp ’84, 2/3/21 Deceased alumni and friends through Dec. 22, 2021. Kathryn R. Albert ’80, 2/7/21 Todd M. McNamara ’86, 2/7/21 Tekoa Sue (Miskell) Pullen ’04, 3/29/21 Paul Juvinall ’64, 4/10/21 Lee Ann Pass ’74, 5/2/21 Alice (Hale) Tylman ’67, 5/16/21 Wilma (Finckbone) Gott ’87, 5/17/21 Rev. Marvin Bennett ’92, 5/19/21 Ruth A. (Boggs) Matthews ’57, 5/22/21 Mary Ann Groom ’89, 5/25/21 Rev. Robert D. Mushrush ’56, 5/26/21 Lucille J. Sudol, 5/31/21 Myra (Augustine) Wilke ’73, 5/31/21 Margaret L. Karraker ’70, 6/1/21 Kyle B. Kleeman ’17, 6/13/21 Jane (Pownall) Markarian ’52, 6/15/21 Allen W. Gaebe ’60, 6/18/21 E. Marlene Campbell, 7/5/21 David C. O’Neal ’59, 7/10/21 Dr. Sameer Dutta, associate professor Donald J. Parker ’85, 7/10/21 of computing, passed away on Oct. 29, Beryl J. Shoemaker ’94, 7/12/21 2021. Sameer joined the computing Lt. Col. James F. Rafferty, USAF, Ret., 7/13/21 faculty in 2014. He earned his Ph.D. Mary (Neville) Kubiak ’77, 7/22/21in Management Information Systems, MBA in Management Information Systems, and M.S. in Finance from Drexel University. He also earned his Barry W. Vanderhyden ’03, 7/23/21 James D. Gisondi ’74, 7/30/21 Raymond D. Woods ’63, 8/7/21 B.Commerce from Delhi University. R. William “Bill” Jones ’72, 8/10/21 Robert W. Yates ’93, 8/11/21 Michael T. Worley ’80, 8/13/21 RAdmU W. Ivan Lewis Jr. ’52, 8/28/21 Sherry L. Whiting ’01, 8/28/21 Robert V. Nave ’84, 8/29/21 John C. Murphy ’78, 9/9/21 Ruby (Seibert) Widicus ’53, 9/9/21 Dr. Philip E. Kahlert, 9/13/21 Nancy A. (Atkinson) Schulz ’79, 9/16/21 David P. Sims, 9/17/21 Linda J. Hunt-Smith ’92, 9/21/21 Ida Lee Mitchell ’61, 9/21/21 Zach Schneider, 9/25/21 Darryl G. Mayhew, 9/27/21 Earlene Voigt, 10/9/21 Col. James F. Argabright ’77, 10/12/21 Pauline Holt ’64, 10/13/21 Charles N. Seng ’51, 10/19/21 Donna M. Broaddus ’89, 10/20/21 Rev. L. Eugene McCormack ’51, 10/21/21 Debbie Jo Anderson ’73, 10/23/21 Dr. Robert E. Yarber ’51, 10/28/21 Evelyn L. Carlock ’75, 10/29/21 Barbara Friederich ’92, 11/4/21 Chap. James C. Corbitt ’55, 11/7/21 Victoria L. (Ottwein) Fischer ’68, 11/7/21 Shirley A. Thomas ’69, 11/11/21 Peggy J. (Moore) Guthrie ’02, 11/13/21 Lori A. (Wright) Love ’89, 11/15/21 Jeanette L. Hook ’93, 11/16/21 Laura (Easley) Royston ’74, 12/1/21 Loretta Odle ’64, 12/7/21 Lester E. Garver, Jr. ’53, 12/8/21 Joan M. Nichols ’96, 12/9/21 Melanie A. (Ahrens) Harris ’86, 12/10/21 Austin J. McEwen ’15, 12/10/21 Roger Jones ’76, 12/17/21 Robin Carpenter ’84, 12/19/21 Charlotte (Plegge) Heeren ’80, 12/20/21 Mary Frances Daylor, 12/22/21

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A. Kayla (Frank) Baumgartner ’05, husband Bradley, and big sisters Myla and Brynn welcomed son Nash James on April 29, 2021.

B. Krista (Waltermire) Basuel ’07, husband Joseph, and big sister Gabriella welcomed daughter Cecilia on Aug. 26, 2021.

C. Melissa (Funk) Murar ’11, husband John, and big brother Grayson welcomed daughter Ellie Rose on Jan. 21, 2021.

D. Stephanie (Harris) Potthast ’12, husband Calvin, and big brother Blaine welcomed daughter Brenlee Marie on Dec. 17, 2020.

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E. Melissa (Bayer) Stewart ’12, M.A.Ed. ’16, husband Evan ’16, and big brother Elijah welcomed daughters Ellowen “Elle” Ann and Emmelyn “Emme” Sue on July 29, 2021.

F. Lauren (Putbrese) Carro ’15, and husband Moises, welcomed daughter Rosalee Elizabeth on June 18, 2021.

G. Megan (Doty) Delong ’15, and husband Blake ’14, welcomed daughter Lylah Marie on Dec. 18, 2021.

H. Joseph Gebke ’16, and wife Maryl, welcomed son Conan Bachisio on June 3, 2021.

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I. Tegan (Clinton) Jarvis ’16, and husband Steven ’15, welcomed daughter Braelynn Holland on March 21, 2021.

J. Erin (Genteman) Volkening ’16, and husband Nick, welcomed son Bennett Davis on July 3, 2018 and daughter Eden Grace on Jan. 28, 2021.

K. Hannah (Schneider) Cooper ’17, MAT ’20, and husband Conner ’16, welcomed daughter Cameron Lynn on April 17, 2021.

L. Sarah (Ryan) Wood ’10, husband Tyler, and big brother Lincoln welcomed twins Nolan and Layla on Oct. 6, 2021.

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Tara Ryterski ’11, MBA ’13 and Sam Beffa were married on Nov. 28, 2020.

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Brandi Branka ’13 and Andrew Kordelewski ’15 were married on July 17, 2021.

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Tyler Campbell ’13 and Emily Phipps ’14 were married on Oct. 24, 2021. Alumni in the wedding party included: Autumn Twardowski ’15, Robert Campbell ’08, Brandon Hoeflein ’13 and Lance Allen ’13.

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Stephanie Scibona ’13 and Ryan Freivogel were married on June 19, 2021.

Bridgette Edwards ’14 and Bill Rymer were married on July 17, 2021. Alumni in the wedding party included: Haleigh Albers ’13, Holly (Weathers) Sallee ’13, MBA ’18 and Shannon (Fuehne) Sanders ’13.

Jacob Kline ’15 and Mollie Borowiak ’17, M.A.Ed. ’20 were married on Oct. 2, 2021.

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Hannah Wessel ’16 and Micah Sasser were married on May 1, 2021.

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Kerri Yanousek ’16 and William “Billy” Lamb ’17 were married on May 28, 2021.

Jordan Barker ’17 and Scott Crim ’17 were married on June 13, 2021. Alumni in the wedding party included: Magoline Middleton ’15, Mariah Logan ’16, Elizabeth Bruchhauser ’17, Carliann Huelsmann ’17, Taylor Rossi ’17 and Cheyenne Stock ’18.

Julie Laakko ’17 and Nicholas Swanson were married on April 3, 2021.

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Sammie Lenz ’17, M.A. ’18 and Matt Henning ’18 were married on July 24, 2021.

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Paige Whipple ’17 and Adam Jackson were married on July 10, 2021.

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Brittni Snyder ’18 and Cameron Borri were married on June 18, 2021.

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Megan Marks ’20 and Luke Kraemer were married on June 13, 2020.

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