Class Note 1998
Issue
Well, ’98s, you guys have been up to a lot! First, in school and graduation news I learned that Margaret Hiers received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine on May 2. While at the University of Georgia she earned a lot of honors, including being a member of the Phi Zeta veterinary honor society, receiving the William Morris Grayson, the Thomas T. and Bernice F. Irvin Foundation, and the Steve M. Lee scholarships and being named a 2008 Salsbury Scholar. Congratulations!
In wedding news Simone Swink wrote in to report that in mid-July Matthew Tarver-Wahlquist married Charn Coonan “in a grove of redwood trees at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens.” Simone said, “It’s the first time I’ve ever heard anyone cite Dostoevsky’s The Idiot in his wedding vows!” Watching the happy couple wed were Simon and Katrina Holmes a Court (and their four adorable kids), Chrissa and Justin Carrino, Nevin Patton ’97, Andrew Fritts and Mark Zanatta. “With Mark exuberantly emceeing the reception, a number of people made memorable toasts, including Simon and Justin (who both roomed with Matt during college—and had plenty of material!).” Matt and Charn honeymooned in the Balkans, spending three weeks traveling from Sarajevo to Visegrad. Congratulations!
And now for a slew of new ’98 kids! In chronological order, everyone please welcome Rachel Gilliar and husband Tyler Smith’s twins Leah and Vivienne, who were born June 21. By all reports the girls are keeping Rachel and Tyler very busy and everyone is healthy and happy!
Please also welcome Peter Holm McCurry, born on July 15. Peter’s mom Jennifer Peters McCurry reports that she and her husband, Jeff, are delighted and busy adjusting to parenthood. Jen also had exciting career news: “I have been called to serve as pastor of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After a long journey of preparation I will be ordained on August 29 back in my home town near Albany, New York, and plan to begin work in September.” Congratulations on the new addition and the new job, Jen!
Let’s also give a big ’98 welcome to Quint Alec Murphy, also born on July 15, to mom Sylvie Hogg Murphy and her husband, Tim! And just four days later Kelly Wardwell Rierson and her husband, Mike, brought Daphne Remington Rierson into the world! Finally, one August baby to welcome: On August 22 Kate Knaus Galston, her husband, Jay, and their son Charlie welcomed new baby Benjamin Pierce Galston. Congratulations to all the new moms and dads! And have a happy New Year, everyone! See you in 2010, and keep that news comin’!
—Jo Weingarten Golub, 93 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA 94707; jgolub@kvn.com
Nov - Dec 2009
Well, ’98s, you guys have been up to a lot! First, in school and graduation news I learned that Margaret Hiers received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine on May 2. While at the University of Georgia she earned a lot of honors, including being a member of the Phi Zeta veterinary honor society, receiving the William Morris Grayson, the Thomas T. and Bernice F. Irvin Foundation, and the Steve M. Lee scholarships and being named a 2008 Salsbury Scholar. Congratulations!
In wedding news Simone Swink wrote in to report that in mid-July Matthew Tarver-Wahlquist married Charn Coonan “in a grove of redwood trees at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens.” Simone said, “It’s the first time I’ve ever heard anyone cite Dostoevsky’s The Idiot in his wedding vows!” Watching the happy couple wed were Simon and Katrina Holmes a Court (and their four adorable kids), Chrissa and Justin Carrino, Nevin Patton ’97, Andrew Fritts and Mark Zanatta. “With Mark exuberantly emceeing the reception, a number of people made memorable toasts, including Simon and Justin (who both roomed with Matt during college—and had plenty of material!).” Matt and Charn honeymooned in the Balkans, spending three weeks traveling from Sarajevo to Visegrad. Congratulations!
And now for a slew of new ’98 kids! In chronological order, everyone please welcome Rachel Gilliar and husband Tyler Smith’s twins Leah and Vivienne, who were born June 21. By all reports the girls are keeping Rachel and Tyler very busy and everyone is healthy and happy!
Please also welcome Peter Holm McCurry, born on July 15. Peter’s mom Jennifer Peters McCurry reports that she and her husband, Jeff, are delighted and busy adjusting to parenthood. Jen also had exciting career news: “I have been called to serve as pastor of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After a long journey of preparation I will be ordained on August 29 back in my home town near Albany, New York, and plan to begin work in September.” Congratulations on the new addition and the new job, Jen!
Let’s also give a big ’98 welcome to Quint Alec Murphy, also born on July 15, to mom Sylvie Hogg Murphy and her husband, Tim! And just four days later Kelly Wardwell Rierson and her husband, Mike, brought Daphne Remington Rierson into the world! Finally, one August baby to welcome: On August 22 Kate Knaus Galston, her husband, Jay, and their son Charlie welcomed new baby Benjamin Pierce Galston. Congratulations to all the new moms and dads! And have a happy New Year, everyone! See you in 2010, and keep that news comin’!
—Jo Weingarten Golub, 93 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA 94707; jgolub@kvn.com