Alumni News

Omoni Ekhomu, '05, Has just graduated from the SIU School of Medicine. Congratulations Dr. Ekhomu!

Bukky Odofin, Bio-Chemistry '08 is working in Chicago and applying to Schools for her Master's degree.

Danetta Carter, Social Work, '08, is working at Grand Prairie Services in Tinley Park, IL.

Mike Enniking, History Education, '07 is in Rockford teaching History.

Cari Flynn, English Education, '08 is teaching Jr. High School in Indiana.

Anna Votava, '02 & '07, is an Interior designer in Peoria, but travels a lot, working on libraries in Ohio and IL, a federal courthouse in Rockford and an instructional facility at the U of I. She attended again the Superman Festival in Metropolis, IL.

Marcus Johnston, '99 and wife Isobel and son, Asher, are enjoying life in Cincy! Marcus works for the Cinncinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, teaching computer classes. Sounds exciting!

Kelly and Ben Spacek, '02 have just come back to Illinois to celebrate son Caleb's first Birthday. They are living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kelly is working for a large construction company and Ben writes movie reviews for the Las Vegas Times.

Seyi Ogunlela, '07 is back in school working on a Masters degree in Civil Engineering in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Lisa Halsall '98 bought herself a Harley! She just sent her oldest son off to College! Lisa is a social worker with SIU.

Alycia Campbell, "AC" '98 and husband Darrell have a son, Grayson Reeve, Born in November, 2007. Alicia lost her Mother this year, tragically. Our sympathy to you and your family.

Tolu Oke Efem, '05, was married in January '08 and is presently in medical school in Carbondale, IL.

Dawn Bertolotta Mckay '92 teaches Art in McHenry, IL. She and Zndy have a 2 year old son Evan, who enjoys Music and Movement classes with Mom.

Michelle (Derry) Etheridge '92, came to visit her adopted college mom, Betty Phillips, with her three children, Isaac, Samuel and Clara Holly, in December. I got to see them, too.

Karen (Wiemerslage) Hochstetler '98, says she's busy and sleep deprived taking care of their two babies!

Brooke Tetslaff '04, Senior Statistical Analyst at A C Nielsen (a market research firm) in Schaumbrg, IL, just got herself a new condo. Loves it!

Diana D'Avello '84, is soccer mom, football mom, baseball mom and more with 4 growing boys, Danny, Joey, Jonny, and Timmy. Ages 13, 11, 10 and 7. She's playing soccer, PTO pres., Boy Scout and Cub Scout consultant, Bible Study leader... Go for it, Girl!

Jonna (Van Dieren) Holgate '99, began her master's degree program at Kutztown University last fall. Husband Steve is marching band coach.

Terry McGovern (T.J.) '93, sent pictures of himself and Kristin with babies Tom and Lucy!

Amber Walters '03, is back in school at Lincoln Seminary in Lincoln, IL training to be a counsellor.

Ernest Chan '00, has changed jobs and has finally gotten his US citizenship. Congratulations!