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Alumni News - Updated August 2008

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Rick Coleman '04 graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management.  He plans to open a restaurant, Taqueria del SurEste, in Valdosta later this fall.

Robert Tillman '04 graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.  Robert will attend the Medical College of Georgia's School of Medicine this fall where he would like to specialize in Pediatric Hematology Oncology and work in research as well as practice medicine.

Molly Wolfson '04 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. 

Meridith Sumner '04 graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts on Political Science with a minor in History.  Meridith will attend the University of North Florida in the fall to pursue a Master of Public Administration.

Kendra Persons '03 married John Doan in November of 2006.  They live in Rochester, New York.

Josh Thomas '03 graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.  Josh currently woks in Cleveland, Ohio for a faith based community for the mentally challenged called L'Arche.

Gracie Crane '02 and Scott Douglas were married February 2, 2008.  Classmates Steffi Ellington '02, Jolie Hyatt '02, Molly Roan '02, and Alice Thrasher '02 were bridesmaids.  Gracie and Scott live in Miami with their daughter Audrey where Scott is the Entertainment Director for Seabourne Cruise Line.

On March 5, 2008 Mia Kathryn McDaniel was born to Suzanne Harris McDaniel '02 and Shane McDaniel.  Mia was also welcomed by her big sister Madison.

Molly Roan '02 earned her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina.  Molly is a social worker for South Carolina Social Services.

Brooks Thomas '02 and Jamey Vizzini were married in July.  Brooks graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Valdosta State University in 2006.  She is employed by Blanton Griffin Insurance as a Customer Service Representative.  Jamey is the High School Youth Director at Peachtree City United Methodist Church.     

Elaine Atkinson '00 and Brad Alligood are engaged and plan to be married in August in Valdosta.  Elaine is a graduate of Florida State University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.  Last May Elaine earned her Jurist Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law.

In April Robert Boatwright '00 married Megan Henry of LaFayette, Georgia.  The next month he graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine.  In June he reported to Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia to begin active duty in the U.S. Navy and an Internship/Residency in Orthopedic Surgery.

Last May Susanna Dover '00 married Justin Martin at Alycone Plantation.  Susanna's classmate Leah Catherine Swindle '00 was a bridesmaid.  Susanna and Justin live in Valdosta.

Christie Courson Settle '98 and her husband Preston live in Valdosta.  They are the proud parents of 8 year old Camryn and 15 month old Walker.

Stacie Robinson '98 married Russell Penar in July.  Stacie is a 2004 graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing.  She is employed by Robinson Insurance.  Stacie and Russ plan to live in Colorado after their marriage.

John Dukes '99 married Lauren Morris last September.  John and Lauren live in Statesboro, Georgia where John is an insurance adjuster with Farm Bureau Insurance and Lauren is a high school English teacher.

Kim Johnson '99 and Ryan Chapman '98 plan to be married on November 15, 2008.

Stephanie King Kurrie '95 and her husband Thompson are the proud parents of Cort, born January 24, 2008.

Last September Deepak Kumar '95 married Susan Baldwin in Valdosta.  Deepak is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Mercer University School of Medicine.  He is employed by the Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville as a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine. 

Paul Brown '91 and his wife Jamie were married in June of 2007.  Paul is an art teacher at Sallas Mahone and Jamie is a Speech and Language therapist.

Chad Edwards '91 lives in Grove City, Ohio with his wife Leah and their three year old son, Caden.

Leslie Cloud '96 graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2004 and just completed her residency as Chief Resident of Neurology at Emory University.  In July she is beginning her Fellowship in Movement Disorders with the Emory University Hospital system.  Leslie is engaged to MCG classmate Jason Welch and they plan to marry in January 2009.

John Caughlin '83 has lived and worked in the Cave Creek/Desert foothills area of Arizona since 1994.   

Let us hear from you!  Please call or e-mail Laura Elliott at 229-242-8491 or lelliott@valwood.org to share your news.