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Catherine (Hutchinson) Daugharty '94 and Nic Daugharty'94 are the proud parents of Sara Nichols Daugherty born on July 26th 2010.
Clark Montague '01 a 2004 graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduated from the Nova Southeastern University school of Osteopathic Medicine last May. Clark will be staring his residency in pediatric medicine this summer at Emory University Hospital. Clark and his wife Margaret Miller '01 are living in Atlanta. Margaret received her Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan College in 2005 and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University in 2008. Margaret works as a Benefits Specialist in the Human Resources Department of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Jacob Cocke '01 is engaged to Leandra Walker. The couple plans to be married on September 18, 2010.
Leah Catherine Swindle '01 married Joel Brake on May 29, 2010. The couple resides in Missoula, Montana where Leah Catherine is employed as a nurse practitioner and Joel is a Board Certified Diagnostic Radiologist.
Wesley Vallotton '01 and Maggie Rodgers are engaged and plan to be married in November. Wesley is a graduate of Valdosta State University and is currently a student at Auburn University in the Building Science Program. Maggie is currently attending Valdosta State University working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Karly Novitskie Bishop '02 recently returned from a medical mission trip to Peru. Karly is a graduate of Valdsota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Karly will begin her third year of medical school at the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee in the fall.
Maggie Carroll '02 married Michael Ferguson on April 17, 2010. Maggie received her undergraduate degree from Mercer University and earned a Master Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University. Maggie is employed as a speech therapist with 'more than words' Pediatric Therapy Associates. Michael is a pharmacist with Winn-Dixie. The Fergusons reside in Valdosta.
We are saddened by the loss of Valwood Alumna, Jamie Clary '02. The Valwood family extends deepest sympathy to the Clarys.
Shelby Montague '02 is engaged to be married to Jeff Winer in October 2011. Shelby graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2006 and is currently studying at Yale University.
Alice Thrasher '02 married Joshua Popielarz October 10, 2009. Alice graduated from Valdosta State University in 2006 with a degree in History. The couple resides in Valdosta.
Will Crane '03 graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science. He is currently working for J.V. Page Construction in Atlanta.
Trey Woods '03 and Leah Seddelmeyer are planning to marry on October 9, 2010. Trey will graduate from Loyola University with both a Jurist Doctorate degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in December. Leah is a 5th grade teacher at St. John's Episcopal School in New Orleans.
Jordan Brown '04 and Christopher Newbern were married in August of this year.
Meridith Sumner '04 and James Brent Allen are engaged to be married in October in Jacksonville, Florida. Meridith is a graduate of Auburn University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She received a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Florida and is employed as the Assistant Administrator of The Carithers Pediatric Group in Jacksonville. Brent is a graduate of Auburn University and of Florida Coastal School of Law where he graduated with honors.
Robert Tillman '04 and Anne Carter are engaged to be married in December. Robert is in his third year at the Medical College of Georgia and Anne is a recent graduate from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Education.
Adrienne Woodham and Eric Reissiger '04 plan to marry in December. Eric is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Accountancy. He is the Manager of Fiscal Operations of RK Distributing and Adrienne is the Assistant Choir Director at Madison First United Methodist Church.
Laura Wetherington '04 and Randy Childers were married in June. The couple resides in Valdsota.
Caroline Gunn '05 graduated from the University of Alabama in 2006 and married Shane Stephens on April 24, 2010.
Jon Miller '05 graduated from Auburn University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in finance. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business degree at Mercer University's Atlanta campus.
Will Crane '03 graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science. He is currently working for J.V. Page Construction in Atlanta.
Travis Woods '05 graduated from Auburn University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. He is currently pursuing a Master of Forensic Accounting at Georgia Southern University and will receive his degree in December.
Will Elliott '06 graduated from Wake Forest University in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Will plans to attend Wake Forest University School of Law in the fall.
Mary Catherine Mackey '06 graduated from the Terry School of Business at the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing.
Ben Montague '06 graduated from Furman University in May with a degree in Theatre Arts and Business Administration.
Candice Vinson '06 graduated this past May from the Honors College at the College of Charleston, cum lauda with a degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry. She will attend the College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina this fall.
Last May, Darby Gooding '07 graduated from Emory University with honors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations. She is currently working for King & Spalding in Atlanta as a Project Assistant with an eye toward attending law school in a year or two.
John Rivera '07 worked as an intern for IPG, a local architectural firm, this summer. John is in his fourth year of a five year program at Southern Polytechnic State University in Atlanta working toward a Bachelor of Architecture.
Let us hear from you! Please call or e-mail Laura Elliott at 229-242-8491 or lelliott@valwood.org to share your news.
Last April Jeffrey S. Chiu '93 became a member of the State Bar of Georgia. He practices general mediation and other legal matters related to construction. He is a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Jeffrey is the president of KYCA, Inc. Designers and Consultants in constructions with offices in Valdosta and Atlanta. In addition to being an attorney he is a practicing and registered Professional Engineer. Jeffrey holds both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech as well as both a Jurist Doctorate degree and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.
Micah Shapiro '94 and his wife Ashley announce the birth of their daughter, Emma on July 2, 2009. Emma was also welcomed by big sister Madison and big brother Craig.
Sara Bowers '01 and Sean Tintle were married on December 20, 2008 in Greenville, South Carolina. Sara graduated last May from the Emory University School of Medicine with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is currently practicing with Gentiva Healthcare. Sean is an IT engineer and director for Tech Systems, Inc. Sara and Sean live in Smyrna with their miniature dachshund, Buffy.
Roy Copeland '01 graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. He is currently a Financial Services Representative for SunTrust Bank in Valdosta.
Leah Catherine Swindle '01 received her Bachelor's degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia. After working a year in the emergency room at the University hospital in Augusta she attended and graduated from Emory University last August. She earned her Master's degree in nursing and is Board Certified as a women's health nurse practitioner. Last summer she moved to Montana to work with the only gynecology/oncology surgeon in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
Rachelle Copeland '03 plans to graduate from the University of Hawaii in December of this year with a degree in English.
Maggie Carroll '02 is engaged to Michael Ferguson and will be married in April of 2010. Maggie will graduate from Valdosta State University with a Masters degree in Speech and Communication Disorders in December of this year. Michael received his degree from Mercer University and is a pharmacist in Lake Park.
Jolie Hyatt '02 recently opened the Kaleidoscope gallery in Valdosta. The gallery features "Beautiful art by American artists," and is filled with art by regional artists and features pieces by many local artists. Additionally, Jolie and her mother, portrait artist Fay Bridges Hyatt, are also bringing artists to Valdosta to teach classes in the gallery. Kaleidoscope also hosts events in conjunction with Valdosta's "Art After Dark," a monthly evening focusing on the Arts in Valdosta.
Molly Roan '02 joined the Peace Corps and will be working in Mongolia for the next two years. She is currently in Mongolia learning the language and will be given her assignment later this summer.
Alice Thrasher '02 and Josh Popielarz are engaged to be married. Alice is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a degree in History. She is currently working as a Retail Sales Representative for Verizon Wireless. Josh is a Staff Sergeant C130 Loadmaster in the Air Force, currently stationed at Moody Air Force Base.
Last May Rebecca Stevens '04 graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology.
Jessica Marquardt '05 graduated for Georgia Tech University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Architecture.
Channing Mathews '05 received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, a certificate in Human Development and a minor in Spanish from Duke University in May. She is traveling to the Dominican Republic this fall where she will teach English Language Arts to eighth graders at the New Horizons Bi-lingual school in Santo Domingo.
Ben Perry '07 was recently named a Trojan Ambassador for Troy University where he is a sophomore marketing major. As a Trojan Ambassador, Ben will join other students serving as both an official host for the university and a student recruiter. Ben is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association and the Table Tennis Team.
Let us hear from you! Please call or e-mail Laura Elliott at 229-242-8491 or lelliott@valwood.org to share your news.
