Class Notes, Spring 2025

1948–49

Undergrad Class Correspondent: John Reitz BS ’48, BM ’49
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1950

Thelma Roos Carpenter BA: “My husband Gordon and I are still walking the trails in Hoyt Arboretum that Professor Benjamin Thaxter introduced me to during Field Biology. My L&C experiences contributed to a great career and are still enriching my life. I’m so proud of the direction the college is still taking.”

1954

Rod Castor BS: “I enjoyed the physics and math classes. The Delta Tau Rho fraternity experience was great. My greatest satisfaction was seeing one of my granddaughters enrolling and excelling currently at Lewis & Clark. At 93, Gloria and I are in good enough health, although we enjoy our yardman’s help in keeping up with our quarter-acre San Jose yard.”

Pat Kephart Young BA: “My life has changed with the addition of my oldest daughter, Susan, to my household here in Tucson, Arizona. My middle daughter, Georgina, and her family have moved to Tepatepec, Mexico. Daughter Juliana is still in Houston, Texas. And my son, Joshua, is looking to resettle from Singapore to either Southern California or Europe. Looking forward to the 2025 reunion at L&C!”

1955

Arts & Sciences Class Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Ron Hollensted BM graduated from L&C in June 1955 and earned a master’s degree in music from Pacific University in Tacoma, Washington. For 31 years, he taught vocal music at the high school level. Hollensted retired to travel with his wife, Dorene, and enjoy their home in Grants Pass, Oregon. They have 2 daughters, 5 granddaughters, and 13 great- grandchildren. Hollensted just celebrated his 94th birthday and “would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers us.”

Lyn May BS and wife Carol May BS ’56 met at L&C in 1953 and were married in 1955. This past year, they made a road trip to Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon to visit friends and two of their children. “We are in fairly good health and plan to attend the parents and alumni celebration this spring.”

1959

Judy Bieber BS: “I am in Somerset Lodge in Gladstone, Oregon, and can no longer drive but love having many new friends, including another L&C graduate from the ’70s. We both knew Professor Don Balmer and his wife, Betty. I love reading the L&C magazine, which helps me learn about people I once knew. Best wishes to all.”

1960

Arts & Sciences Class Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Ernie Freund BS, president of the graduating class of 1960, traveled around the world and spent two years teaching at an international high school in Iran. A 1965 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, he had a 55-year career serving as a pastor in several churches across the country. Freund led four tours to Rome, Greece, and the Holy Lands, plus a “Presbyterian Pilgrimage” in the British Isles. In 2003, he retired (for the first time) and served as an interim pastor for five years in Fort Collins, Colorado. Currently, Freund and his wife, Karen, live on a lake shore in Alexandria, Minnesota, which is near where he serves as a “permanent guest preacher.” Their son is Eric Freund BA ’92.

Phillip “Phil” Hector BS and Brenda continue to live in Hermiston, Oregon, and are both fully retired. Phil is active in the Inland Northwest Musicians Symphony as principal French horn. Both he and Brenda sing in the Inland Northwest Chorale. Phil also is club secretary of the Hermiston Kiwanis Club. They can be contacted at hectorp960@gmail.com.

Paul Knoll BA, professor emeritus of history at the University of Southern California, has published an edited volume of writings, translated from Latin, of eight works by Pawel Wlodkowic (Paulus Vladimiri), a 15th-century Polish canon lawyer and royal diplomat. Entitled Writings (1416–1432), the book is distributed in the United States by the Catholic University of America Press.

Rippl Van Winkle BS has been married for 65 years. He’s in good health and has three kids, 10 grandkids, and 18 great-grandkids.

1962

Nancy Reinhardt Chinn BA: “‘The Moms’ moved recently to Rossmoor, a large retirement community in the Bay Area, to be closer to family and health care resources. I have a great community ceramic studio here, and my sculpture keeps developing and evolving. Life is good.”

1963

Tuck Wilson BA, JD ’67 was a proud member of the Lewis & Clark Veterans Club and was happy to see that the club’s memorial created in honor of their advisor, Professor Don Balmer, was still in the Rose Garden when he visited campus in January 2025. He stays in touch with fellow double alum and Veterans Club member Stanley Erickson BS ’61, JD ’68. At age 86, Wilson is a member of several organizations that are helping to battle climate change and homelessness.

1965

Arts & Sciences Class Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

John Newton BA: “Following my four very good years as a Pioneer (not Pio!), I thoroughly enjoyed my eight highly differentiated paid careers L&C prepared me for. In 1999, I began my two best careers, both nonpaid, of course. I served on the Disaster Spiritual Care Team of the American Red Cross. Also, in between hurricanes, tornadoes, and school shootings, I took people to Israel and Palestine to learn what’s really going on over there. My wife, Jennifer, and I are now living in Bakersfield, California, to be near her brother.”

David Sack BS and Jean Sack BA ’67 live just north of Baltimore, Maryland, where David continues as a professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research focuses on reducing the threat of cholera in Africa through the effective use of oral cholera vaccine. Because of this work, he often travels to Uganda, Nigeria, and/or Zambia. In addition, he is involved in developing new candidate vaccines for enteric infections that are so common in poor countries.

Keith Tillstrom BS and Marilee Borchert Tillstrom BA are still together in Southeast Portland. They met at L&C in 1963 while editing the Pioneer Log and the Voyageur and were married three years later. Keith and Marilee have lived in London and Washington, D.C., and have worked in journalism, fashion, art history, and farming. They enjoy their daughter, Amanda, and her son, Lucien, as well as their son, Nils, and his daughter, Olivia.

1966

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Carla Shafer BS
chuckanutsandstone@gmail.com
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Roger Clark BA: “For my 80th birthday, I traveled by Amtrak from Bellingham to Vancouver, Washington, for parties with my family and friends. I am fortunate to be able to enjoy choral singing with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Whatcom Chorale, the Bellingham Chamber Chorale, the Bellingham Festival of Music, and the Pacific Northwest Opera (notably performing the entirety of Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio). I’m looking forward to performing Fauré’s Requiem with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra.”

Carla Shafer BS: “I set up an international peace poetry postcard exchange, which is in its ninth year. I joined an anthology editing team to produce poems and stories by local writers ranging from ages 65 to 100 titled Elders’ Voices: Wistful, Wondering, Wise, slated for publication in March 2025. My most recent awards include being named a 2023 Jack Straw Writers fellow. In 2024, the Writers International Network (WIN) Canada named me a peace ambassador (I guess to help maintain peace between our countries—at least between poets and writers). I am a supporting member of MoveOn.” Visit her website at carlashafer.com.

1967

Karen Coffyn Biraimah BA joined the Peace Corps after graduation, serving as a math teacher at Takoradi Secondary School in Ghana, West Africa. Later, she earned two master’s degrees at UCLA and Niagara University, New York, and a PhD in comparative and international education from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982. Over the course of her career, Biraimah has received four Fulbright Scholar Awards—to Malaysia, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa (the latter of which she began in February 2025). She has written multiple publications focused on educational challenges in developing nations. Biraimah is currently a tenured professor of comparative and international education at the University of Central Florida at Orlando. “I believe my undergraduate experiences at L&C, including a study abroad program in Japan, have provided me with a continuing desire to expand my global journey.”

Linn Clawson BA, MAT ’71: “My son, Richard, treated me to a 15-day trip to Germany last October. I first went there with the 1965–66 L&C overseas study program and again in 1972 for 11 months as a tourist. That visit culminated in working as a ‘group assistant’ with another L&C study program in Germany, from January to June 1973. I intended to return to Germany over the following years, but it never happened—until last October. It was a joy to revisit the country, recall memories from the past, and compare what was with what is.”

Katherine “Kat” Davis BA responds to the magazine’s online query, “What class did you take at L&C that you’d enroll in again today?” She says, “Without question, I would take Humanities with William Stafford again. So incredible, fun, and I actually graded basic papers for him as an assistant. And as a second class, Shakespeare with Jack Hart … I remember hanging on every word, as he spoke slower due to a tendency to stutter. And he was kind enough to occasionally hang out with some of us outside of class. Brilliant and ever inspiring. My time at Lewis & Clark was beyond a treat … it stimulated thoughts and ideas that have stayed with me for a lifetime, some of which have been echoed over the course of the last decade as I became a lyricist and poet brave enough to publish on a website.”

John McClelland BA: “I am a retired journalist living in my hometown of Longview, Washington. My Peruvian wife, Pauly, and I have been married 55 years. (We married in Piura, Peru, where I was working in connection with the U.S. Information Service.) We are very proud of our daughter, Mara McClelland BA ’95, who is an interior designer in New York City and a former employee of the late Ann Eisenhower. I have honored former professors by helping to endow the Lloyd K. and Ana María Hulse Latin American Studies scholarship as well as the George Bishop Memorial Opera Workshop fund. I would very much like to hear from old L&C friends and acquaintances at johnmmc@comcast.net.”

Bob Ness BA just retired from active involvement in the Global Leadership Forum, an organization he cofounded 16 years ago. Five years ago, he purchased a five-acre farm with a Victorian house in Mount Vernon, Washington, where he manages an orchard of more than 150 fruit trees. His family includes his wife, Maryann; his daughters, Kim, Alise, and Shaine; seven grandchildren; and one new great-granddaughter. Ness is still active with nonprofit projects, including Operation Snow Leopard (he’s devoted over three years to assisting Afghan allies to escape from the Taliban) and the National Museum and Center for Service (he’s part of the leadership team to create a museum and center for honoring service in all its forms). He is also working on a book and podcast with his youngest daughter.

Ronald Parrish BA: “I’m on my way to 86 on May 1, and live in Brookdale Senior Living in Newberg, Oregon. I work with theatre in Newberg First Presbyterian Church. I will also be working with Newberg’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program. I just finished celebrating the 80th anniversary of Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp near Cloverdale, Oregon. I am the historian for two civic organizations in Newberg: Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery (1882) and Fernwood Grange #770 (1936). I am a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. On to the 160th L&C celebration in 2027!”

Harold Weight BA, soon to turn 80, is taking life easy but is still involved in many activities and social groups. He splits his time between the Portland area and Imnaha, a remote, off-the-grid spot in northeast Oregon. Weight travels, enjoys fishing (mostly with old friends from L&C), and does other things to keep busy. Of particular note, he is on the board of a group called Legacies of War, a national advocacy group with a focus on promoting the removal of unexploded ordnance in Laos and surrounding counties left from the U.S. bombing during the Vietnam War. For more information, contact him at hjwimnaha@gmail.com.

1968

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Marilyn Lane BS
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Frank Dillow BS, JD ’77 has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. Dillow specializes in commercial real estate in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. He currently serves as the director and associate broker at KW United Commercial.

Vern Jones BA earned his PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1971. He taught students with emotional and behavioral disorders for two years and then returned to Palatine Hill, where he served as a professor, chair of the education department, associate dean, and chair of the educational leadership doctoral program in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling from 1973 to 2014. Jones has written seven books, including Comprehensive Classroom Management, which was just published in its 13th edition. He lives in Tualatin, Oregon, with Louise Smiley Jones, his wife of 48 years.

Toru Nakamura BA has authored Tales of Minoa and Apocalypse: From Athens to Ancient Japan (Universal Publishers, 2024); see also “Bookshelf,” p. 30. He writes, “When I came to L&C as an exchange student from Japan in 1967, I took a class called Western Civilization. In a way, this new book is the extension of a term paper I wrote for that class, comparing ancient Greece and Japan. Wishing you the best, Class of 1968!”

1969

Undergrad Class Correspondent: David Grube BA
lynnanddavidgrube@gmail.com
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1970

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Rand Dawson BS
rdawson@oregonfast.net
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Bill Winner BA, MAT ’73: “Life is good here in Anacortes, Washington. Following my days at L&C, I enjoyed a wonderful, rewarding life and academic career in plant biology, ecology, and environmental science. I did an MA in biology at the University of South Dakota, a PhD at the University of Calgary, and a four-year postdoc at Stanford. I held faculty positions at Virginia Tech, Oregon State University, and North Carolina State University. I also completed a four-year assignment at the National Science Foundation. Most recently, I was recruited by Duke University to help them build a new joint venture with the university in China. I lived in China for three years and still work part time long-distance there. My time at L&C was an excellent foundation for my pathway forward.”

1971

Paul Nelson BA is enjoying retirement from his 44-year San Francisco law practice and now bounces between the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. He published his first book, Lost Grand Resorts of Old Lake Tahoe (History Press, 2024), which tells the stories of the spectacular hotels that were built on Lake Tahoe in the early 20th century. (See also “Bookshelf,” p. 30.) The book, which includes more than 100 historical photos, traces the interrelated exploits of some of the most interesting and influential characters in the West, as well as some of its most infamous. Nelson says, “Discovering these largely untold stories, and distilling truth from the legends of a golden era, proved to be an entertaining project and perhaps opened the door to a new avocation.”

Brian Nelson-Munson BS and Pamela Nelson-Munson BA ’73 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in fall 2024. They were married in Agnes Flanagan Chapel in 1974 by then chaplain the Reverend Taylor Potter and Chaplain Emeritus the Reverend Dr. Paul Wright. Pamela and Brian are both retired United Methodist pastors living in Ashland, Oregon. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren.

Bruce Pinkerton BS: “Still in Brazil, still dealing with the horrible bureaucracy for Sonia’s green card. Does she have a green card? Did we get it renewed? Who knows? Not us! As for now, we are living in a beautiful place, Florianopólis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. We live in the northwest part of the island, Canasvieiras—still the most beautiful place I have ever been!”

1972

Susie Boyer Hall BA: “I live near Dallas, Texas, with my husband, Benton. We raised three children here. Two years ago, I retired after 51 years with a mission organization. My brother and I still have our family home in Grants Pass, Oregon, and love spending time there.”

Dr. Doug Leidholt BS is a retired veterinary surgeon. He and his wife, Deborah, have retired from veterinary surgery/practice and nursing, respectively. He writes, “We left the mountains of Colorado to go to the ocean and beaches of North Carolina. We have six children and five grandchildren. My oldest son actually ended up in Portland as a physical therapist and works with athletes to improve performance. He doesn’t like the rain much, just as I never did. Go Pios!”

Larry Mellum BS ran into Mike Gano BS ’74 on a downtown Seattle sidewalk, 30+ years after college. Since then, they have gotten together “over lunch, dinner, many beers, golf, sporting events, and all kinds of other outings.” Mike and his wife, Holly, live in the Seattle area. Mike ran a regional insurance company and retired a few years ago. Larry ran Pike Place Chowder (see at right). “After running into each other, it was as though we never skipped a beat. That’s what sports—in our case, football—brings to the lives of those who have had the privilege to share this great college experience,” says Mellum. “Lifetime friendships.”

Marcia Munson BS completed backpacking half of the Pacific Crest Trail in September 2024. Because her current job as a ranger in county parks on the rugged coastline of Northern California allows only one or two weeks of summer vacation, it took her 20 years to hike from Mammoth Lakes, California, to the Columbia River.

1973

Nancy Isaacson Mattson BS purchased the home of Harvey Schmidt, former L&C math professor, 25 years ago. She loves living near the L&C campus and close to Tryon Creek State Park, where she is an active volunteer on the Thursday work crew. After retiring from the Bird Alliance of Oregon, she has continued as a volunteer in their Backyard Habitat Certification Program, assisting home gardeners throughout the Portland area. When she’s not working outdoors, she enjoys live music and dancing with her boyfriend, Michael Sardior. Some high points of their year are attending the annual Tucson Folk Festival and the Brass Screw Consortium, a steampunk festival in Port Townsend, Washington.

1974

Brian Gellatly BS is happily enjoying retirement living in Vancouver, Washington, and taking trips to Florida, Arizona, and Tennessee. He would love to reconnect with classmates; email him at brgellatly@msn.com.

Caron Harrang BS lives and works in Seattle as a psychoanalyst/author (caronharrang.com). Former classmates are welcome to contact her at caron@caronharrang.com.

Allen Reel JD has published his seventh book, Slingers of the West (Gorham Printing, 2024); see also “Bookshelf,” p. 30. Full of Western poems that Allen has presented at the Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the book also has a true and compelling murder story from his days at Montana State. The event was a major influence in Allen attending Lewis & Clark Law School and becoming a lawyer.

1975

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Susan Olson BA
olsonsu@ohsu.edu

“Please join me at Alumni Weekend for our 50th reunion. We’ll have the special honor of being inducted into the Albany Society!”

Graig Flach BA, who double majored in theatre and German at L&C, went on to study theology and ultimately became a Presbyterian pastor. He has served for many years at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church in Lake Oswego, not that far from campus. He writes, “In 2023, it was great to connect with other alums in Munich, where we celebrated 50 years of L&C’s Munich program.”

Michael Metroke BS, JD ’79, MPA ’85 is a retired lawyer and author of the historical novel Reunion: Lee, Lincoln and the American Reunification Treaty (Outskirts Press, 2014), as well as three futuristic android detective mysteries: The Masada Affair, The Kylie Android, and The Circular Sun House (all published by Outskirts Press). He’s currently working on a fictional autobiography. Michael lives in Portland with his wife, Marcia Metroke MPA ’86, and his son, Mike.

Dr. Simon Murray BS has built a distinguished career in internal medicine. His long-standing affiliation with the University Medical Center at Princeton and his role as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School demonstrate his dedication to both practice and teaching. As the editor in chief of Internal Medicine World Report, Murray addresses the evolving challenges in health care, particularly how physicians must adapt to new medical guidelines and technologies. Murray has also served as the chief medical officer for MJH Life Sciences.

1976

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Ken Goe BA
kengoe1020@gmail.com
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1977

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Ginger Harville BA
gbharville@gmail.com
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Wendy Bond BA, MEd ’79 was recently featured on KATU News’ “Everyday Heroes” for devoting 34 years to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Over the years, she has volunteered on the event planning committee and helped raise $250,000 through donations and fundraising events.

Prosser Stirling cas wrote Somewhere, in Front of My Name (Saint Julian Press, 2024), which offers a vibrant array of poems that explore profound connections and life’s elusive moments. Stirling is a 2024 National Federation of State Poetry Societies multiple award-winning poet. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he has devoted his time to performance art, writing, music, graphic design, and corporate international relations, as well as discussing African art with visitors to the Smithsonian. He speaks four languages, studies Ancient Greek, and has visited more than 35 countries.

1978

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Ann Vogel BA
vogelann4@gmail.com
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Len Bjornsen BS recently finished up a 45-year career in social services and then accelerated his travel adventures. He writes, “My spouse continues her health care policy research work, while our daughter studies psychology at the University of Portland. We are rebuilding another sailboat for sailing the inland waters of the West. I just finished the historical novel of Shackelton’s sailing drama to Antarctica. I’m still a Pioneer (English and psychology major), exploring and innovating!”

Ronald “Ron” Marks BS has been selected as a visiting fellow with the National Security Institute at George Mason University. In his institute role, Marks will provide expertise to the broader national security community via research, scholarship, and public engagement.

Jose Torroella BA: “I have lived in Orlando, Florida, since my law school graduation from Suffolk University in Boston back in 1987. I’ve been practicing law in Florida for 37 years, 4 as a prosecutor and 33 doing defense work. I’m still working but at a slower pace. My daughter and son were both born and raised in Florida. Daughter Eileen graduated with a BSN from Jacksonville University and son George with a BS from Purdue. Both are working in Florida. I keep in touch with Wendy Tayler BA and Sue Felton BA. Any alums coming to the Orlando area, please contact me. I look forward to our 50th reunion.”

1980

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Kathleen Holder BA
holder.km@gmail.com
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Michael Hedrick BS has been awarded the 2025 August Krogh Distinguished Lectureship of the Comparative and Evolutionary Physiology Section of the American Physiological Society for his scientific contributions. He will present an honorary lecture at the annual American Physiology Summit in Baltimore, Maryland, in April; his talk is titled “What Goes Down Must Come Up: Regulation of Lymph Movement in Anuran Amphibians.” Hedrick, a professor emeritus at California State University at East Bay, says: “I am very honored to receive this award from the society that has been my scientific ‘home’ since I was a graduate student.”

Marta Johnson Judson BA: “This was a big year for the Judson family. We spend our winters in Sun Valley, Idaho, and summers in Nantucket, Massachusetts. In between, we travel as much as possible. Spring started with a cross-country road trip via the Grand Canyon, followed by a Paris trip. June was an amazing safari in Kenya with Peg Derose-Schaefer BA ’81 and husband Hartmut. In August, we celebrated our oldest son’s marriage to Annah Kessler, a Portland native whose mom attended L&C (small world). September found Peg and me reunited, this time in Munich, and joined by Amy Miller BA ’80. Amy, Peg, and I had a wonderful time hanging out and enjoying Munich before moving on to Salzburg, where it rained nonstop. I continued on to Liechtenstein for my official visit as honorary consul to Liechtenstein, a position I enjoy immensely. I look forward to connecting with any of my classmates who happen to be traveling my way!”

Monica Little JD, after serving nine years as an immigration judge (“dropped the mic”), retired with 32 years of federal government service.

Deb Vick BS lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, with her husband, Al, and their four-legged companions, Mazy, a yellow Lab, and her sidekick, Kody, a labradoodle. She writes: “Hard to believe I’ve lived in Williamsburg since 1987! In between long walks and bike rides, I work as a clinical psychologist running my private practice. Needless to say, it’s been busy. Hoping to visit Portland again soon!”

1981

Mark Ashey BA and Elise Petersen Ashey BA relocated to Colorado’s beautiful Western Slope and are living closer to family now, which is a joy. Mark works in the field of marketing research, data, and executive management, while Elise works in a catering and events business. “We keep busy!”

Jeff Blatt JD was once again named by Lexology Index as being among the top lawyers globally in the categories of “Telecoms, Media, and Entertainment” as well as “Southeast Asia—Data” for 2025.

Tina Tau BS wrote Ask for Horses: Memoir of a Dream-Guided Life, which was published by Kelson Books in 2022. She says, “this story weaves together the tale of my adventurous life with the wisdom of 40 big dreams.” According to Kim Stafford, professor emeritus and founding director of the Northwest Writing Institute, the book is “a memoir like no other … you have been preparing to read it all your life.” Tau’s father was the late Professor Emeritus of Education Jim Wallace.

1982

Kelley Harness BM authored Singing of Arms and Men: Florence and the Balletto a Cavallo in the Seventeenth Century (Oxford University Press, 2024); see also p. 30. Harness is a professor of music (musicology) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Adita Inglis BM: “My husband and I welcomed a daughter-in-law to our family upon the marriage of our younger son! I’m so grateful to have had several important performances and world premieres recently! Fidan Aghayeva-Edler performed the world premiere of ‘Canoe’ for solo piano in Berlin. My son, guitarist Walter Torres, and I performed in Girona, Catalunya, Spain, the world premiere of ‘P. S. I Love You,’ a duet that we co-composed. Cathleen Parsley commissioned and performed the world premiere of my organ arrangement of John Bell’s hymn ‘She Is the Spirit’ for Pentecost. Inversion Ensemble commissioned and performed the world premiere of ‘Hope Splits Despair,’ a setting of ‘Lessons From the Burn,’ by L&C Professor Emeritus Kim Stafford, about how a forest bravely begins to recover after the utter destruction and devastation by wildfire. Inversion Da Capo commissioned and performed the world premiere of ‘The Way We Meet,’ a setting of a poem by Ojibwe poet Margaret Noodin. One Ounce Opera performed the world premiere of ‘I Am Worth Nothing’ for its Sixth Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera. Bahué Duo recorded and released ‘Jardín zoológico de nubes,’ a setting for voice and vibraphone of the poem by Alfonsina Storni. I continue to perform with the Central Texas Philharmonic as well as the flute/harp duo Chaski, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.”

Mary Lemon BA welcomed her fourth grandchild on October 24, 2024, and she is co-mothering a new shih-tzu too. So now she has five little bundles of love.

Molly Marcum JD has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Health Care Law. Marcum is also listed in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of “Health Care Law” and “Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants.”

Kevin Porter BS announced his retirement from the small energy consulting company he worked at for nearly 24 years. He looks forward to traveling, volunteering, and going to as many music festivals as time and budget allow. He lives in Elkridge, Maryland, with his wife, Michelle, and with way too many cats (three, if you must know).

1983

Joanne Beck BA is the new chief technical officer of Abata Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on regulatory T (Treg) cell therapies for severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Sandy Curtis JD, after a nearly 40-year legal career in the oil and gas industry, retired in 2022 after finishing extended time in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia, managing Chevron’s environmental and safety legal team in Asia. Now in Houston, he is enjoying a less hectic “career” managing his two grandchildren, playing tennis, being with family and friends, and traveling to unique locations.

Janay Haas JD recently published the second edition of her student self-help law manual, Oregon’s Legal Guide for College Students—“Everything a young person would never, ever ask a parent about sex, drugs, and copyrighted rock ’n’ roll,” says Haas. The guide aims to help young people identify rights and potential problems relating to frat life, tenancy, and consumer and employee rights, as well as avoid problems with police and student loans.

Tracy Heart BA, MA ’92 simply wishes everyone well and hopes they stay safe in these turbulent times.

Mark Peterson BA visited the village of Rabuor in northeast Kenya in October 2024 to meet his Mwanzo partners (mwanzo.org) and view the school and community center they’ve built over the past seven years. His group observed classes, walked through the health clinic, and celebrated their accomplishments with community residents, students, teachers, and staff. Peterson chaired Mwanzo’s U.S.-based nonprofit board from 2011 to 2018.

Paul Roth BA was the recipient of the 2025 Exemplary Service to the Profession award from the Oregon Music Education Association, recognizing years of support/advocacy for music educators around the state of Oregon. Roth has been part of the Eugene business and music community for decades. He recently retired from years of service on the Eugene Symphony Association Board of Directors.

Mike Scott JD received the 2024 Oregon State Bar’s Award of Merit, the organization’s highest honor. Since retirement, he has worked with Movember, the international men’s health care nonprofit, to bring awareness to prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men’s mental health, and suicide prevention in Oregon and worldwide.

Dennis Treacy JD was awarded the 2024 Bridge Builder Award by VIRGINIAforever, a diverse coalition of businesses, environmental organizations, and outdoor enthusiasts that advocate for increased government funding for water quality improvements and land conservation across the commonwealth.

1984

Joanna Fiske McCully BA and husband Tim McCully BA have lived in Silver Spring, Maryland, for 32 years. Joanna works as a bookkeeper for a friend’s real estate business. Tim works for Corus International in D.C., continuing his 34-year career in relief and development, which he hopes “will continue to be a robust industry in this new age.” Their daughter Kate (she’s a Reedie and married to a Reedie) lives in Paris with her husband. Daughter Sarah works in historic preservation in New York City with her fiancé. “We are on our sixth and seventh rescue animals, both dogs, and they are a big part of our lives. Adopt, don’t shop!”

Evan Nichols BS self-published a fantasy/adventure novel titled Skeptical Augury (2024), which was subsequently selected for the Multnomah County Library’s collection as part of the Library Writers Project. This is his first novel and sixth book (see also “Bookshelf,” p. 30). He continues to live in Southeast Portland despite his success.

Michele Ryan Sannes BA lives in the Denver suburbs “though by 2026, we’ll be living in the mountains near Durango, Colorado, where we’ve bought property and plan to build an almost-off-grid, super-energy-efficient home.” Sannes is now semiretired from association management and advertising. She works part time for New Energy Colorado, handling advertising, PR, and promotions. She also does “lots of volunteer work supporting our migrant communities (especially our Venezuelan folks), the homeless, and elementary ed kiddos.” She has been married for 29 years to her “wonderful hubby, Tim,” who will retire at the end of this year after a 34-year career in high-tech. The couple “absolutely love and enjoy” their daughter, Morgan (age 23), a recent graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Sannes reports, “I/we are big time into traveling, both stateside and worldwide. Some of my favorite memories and experiences from L&C were the trips to Hawaii and Ecuador.”

1985

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Sarah Marin BA
sarah.marin@comcast.net
“Greetings #bestclasseverLC85! Make plans now to attend our 40th reunion at Alumni Weekend.”

Peter Ames Carlin BA moved back to Seattle in 2022, and now lives with his sweetie, the writer Claire Dederer, in a house on Capitol Hill around the corner from the house where he was a baby and then a toddler, more than a few years ago. His most recent book, The Name of This Band Is R.E.M., a biography of the famous pop combo of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, and ’10s, was published by Doubleday in November 2024 (see also “Bookshelf,” p. 30). His next book, Tonight in Jungleland, which is about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, will be published by Doubleday in August 2025, in time for the album’s 50th anniversary.

Wendy Hall Ragusa BA is currently serving her eighth year on the Mount Vernon (Washington) School District Board of Directors. The board was recently recognized as a Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association. Ragusa, who serves as the board’s vice president, successfully ran for her third four-year term last November. She works as stewardship and annual fund manager for the Skagit Regional Health Foundation, and loves spending Fridays with her 4-year-old grandson. “Looking forward to catching up and sharing memories at our 40th class reunion. See you June 26–29. #bestclasseverLC85.”

Lynn Simmons Kane BA has been married for 37 years to Stephen Kane BA ’87. They have lived in San Francisco since 1997 and are the proud parents of one child, who resides in Seattle. Lynn spent most of her career as an RN in clinical research. She retired in 2021.

Jerilyn Prescott BA: “I have been retired for just over a year and a half and am enjoying not going to work. I’m starting to pick up new hobbies and deciding on what new adventures to plan. I’m looking forward to our 2025 reunion, June 26–29. I can’t believe it has been 40 years! I am on the 1985 class planning committee, so let me know if there are specific activities you would like to attend.”

Karin Pringle BS is a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee.

1987

Ted Leybold BA was recently named transportation policy director at Metro, the Portland metropolitan area regional government.

Leslie Malmquist BA, Deanna Scroggins Nihill BS, Carol Hammett Bress BA, and Carolyn Harley BA have reconnected after many years with a reunion in Portland in August 2023, followed by another in Santa Barbara, California, in November 2024. They are currently scheduling a trip to the Seattle area this summer. Despite long gaps in communication, raising children, working, and retiring, the “Big Gals” remain connected and committed—laughing, crying, and supporting each other. “Quarterly Big Gal video calls have helped solidify our connection these many years later. Thanks, Lewis & Clark, for bringing us together!”

1988

Mary Dakin BA is workforce development manager for the Oregon Health Care Association and teaches political science at Portland Community College. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with husband John Aney BA, who works in advancement at Lewis & Clark. They are delighted that their younger daughter will be joining L&C’s Class of 2029!

Georgeanne Freeman BS celebrated 14 years of owning and operating downtown Austin’s only family medical clinic. A Texas native, Freeman enjoys “two-steppin’ and BBQ but flees the summer heat.” Her love affair with “the upper left” continues with Lewis & Clark alumni trips and summers in the Canadian Gulf Islands. She continues to mentor L&C students. She has a cat named Xena Warrior Princess.

Björn Kjellstrom BA is now an advisor at the European Parliament (EP) after having served at the Foreign Office, European Commison and in other posts for the EP. He writes: “Ron, Rob, Dana, Bridget, Alison, Beth, Rob, Andy, and all of you, I would love to get in touch. Anyone planning to attend an alumni event in the near future?”

1989

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Andrea Ball BA
aball1017@gmail.com
“Please send me your updates!”

Andrea Ball BA: “With my job as a medical librarian becoming virtual thanks to the pandemic, I decided to move to Cleveland to be closer to my cousins and their kids. It was hard to leave the Northwest and the mountains, but I’m two blocks from Lake Erie and loving it! If any of you are in the area, let me know—I would love to connect.”

Sally Mudiamu BA has been appointed dean of global engagement and international programs at Montana State University.

1990

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Jennifer Kerns BA: “After a stint in Tucson, Arizona, working on my PhD, I have been back in Portland teaching U.S. women’s history at Portland State University. I have two kids: one studies engineering at Oregon State and the other is a high school varsity baseball player. I live in Northeast Portland and engage as much as possible with the Pacific Northwest, whether it’s skiing, hiking, going to the coast, walking my dog around the neighborhood, or taking in a good film at the Hollywood Theatre or Cinema 21. I have also been serving on the L&C Board of Alumni, which has been very interesting! I look forward to hopefully seeing you at the reunion this summer!”

Janet Motter BA, MAT ’95 kicked off year 35 in the classroom/gym this year. Motter spent many years with fifth graders, but after the pandemic, hybrid teaching moved to PE. Motter writes, “My son began high school this past fall as well, and with my husband, we spend our summers hitting the Jersey shore or Florida beaches.”

Sara Neill BS, MAT ’95 and husband Bo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2024 with a trip to the Galapagos Islands.

Laura Whittemore BA: “In 2023, I left Portland, where I’d lived since arriving on campus for New Student Orientation in 1986. I now live in Madison, Wisconsin, and am getting to know the spectacular Great Lakes region. I am still working remotely as a copy editor, concentrating on bird and general natural history books, and I thank that remote career for allowing me to move to a new state. It may be cold here, but it’s sunny, and I’ll take that any day of the week. In February, I took part in the country’s only 5K entirely on a frozen lake, Lake Mendota!”

1991

Sarabjit Singh Anand BA: “I am residing in Vizag, India, and would love to hear from any batch mates or others I knew at L&C (+919930866180).”

Todd DeVore BS, who retired from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023, spent much of 2024 “traveling for my birding obsession.” His travels included Cuba, Belize, and a long trip across the United States. “Hopefully, there are many more birds yet to find!”

Zena BA, MAT ’95, EdD ’21: “After 30+ years in public education as a high school theatre teacher and global adventures with the Peace Corps and other volunteer endeavors, Dr. Zena has returned to the nonprofit sector to revitalize educational programming. Driven by a deep commitment to work with communities whose narratives have long been missing, they have joined the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center as the new director of education to work with the center’s revised mission to amplify and celebrate those voices. The continued personal adventures include a lot of hiking, kayaking, cycling, snowshoeing, blueberry picking, kitty snuggling, and wine tasting.”

1992

Robert “Bob” Cantwell MEd is the early childhood principal and P-12 learning support coordinator at Concordia International School Shanghai, a coeducational day school for students from preschool through high school.

Samantha Schoech BA published her collection of stories titled My Mother’s Boyfriends in January 2025 (see also “Bookshelf”). Best-selling author Vendela Vida called it “witty and utterly enchanting.” Michelle Richmond, author of NYT bestsellers The Marriage Pact and The Wonder Test wrote, “In My Mother’s Boyfriends, Samantha Schoech writes with precision, grace, and considerable wit on subjects ranging from the magical to the mundane.” Schoech is a staff writer with the New York Times’ Wirecutter, where she covers gifts. Her twins recently moved to Portland to attend college. Her son, Oliver Mulvihill, is at L&C (Class of 2028) and her daughter, Maggie, is at the University of Portland. Schoech is enjoying being an empty nester in San Francisco with her husband and cat.

1993

Matt Daly BA published his second book of poems, The Invisible World, with Unsolicited Press in 2024 (see also “Bookshelf”). He also became executive director of Jackson Hole Writers. To learn more about his work, visit www.dalypoetry.com and/or www.jhwriters.org.

Anne Rouyer BA recently celebrated her 26th year working as a supervising young adult librarian for the New York Public Library (NYPL). During her career, she has worked in branches all over Manhattan, primarily working with teens and educators, helping teens with their education goals, exploring and encouraging their varied interests, and helping them to find their next favorite book. She currently works as a staff member at the Mulberry Street Library in the SoHo/Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan and on NYPL’s Best Romance Committee.

Jennifer Snarski BA has been enjoying the céilí, an Irish social event with music and dancing, for more than 30 years. Some of her dance partners are over 80 years old! Introduced to these popular monthly Irish dances as an undergrad, Snarski went on to become a dance teacher and caller and ultimately did a stint as “the céilí lady.” She lives in Portland with her family and two cats, and works as a digital content strategist for the health department.

1994

Susan Francois BA is coeditor of Reseeding Religious Life Through Global Sisterhood (Liturgical Press, 2024).

1995

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Peter Ayers JD, senior counsel at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, successfully led a team of five U.S. lawyers in a three-week trial in the longest-running and potentially one of the most consequential cases in PTO history, Hyatt v. Vidal.

Melissa Froehle BA had an exciting 2024. She took on a new full-time position as the legislative lead for the Minnesota Child Support Division, where she works on policy change. She became a part-time independent Cabi stylist, focusing on fashion and fun. And last but not least, she became a grandma to baby Kevin in August. Froehle rounded out the year with a fabulous eight-day cruise with three friends to celebrate turning 50. She is excited to be part of the 30-year class reunion planning committee for the Class of 1995 and hopes to see lots of classmates in June!

Kathryn “Kit” Galloway BA, MAT ’97, who currently lives in Portland, is principal of Maplewood Elementary School in Southwest Portland. She has two children, Jack (24) and Will (22), whom she raised overseas in both China and Dubai when she taught in international schools. She writes, “I am looking forward to our 30th reunion coming up soon—hope to see you there!”

Shoshana Gordon BA completed both the New York City Marathon in November and the Honolulu 10K with Team Still I Run: Runners for Mental Health Awareness. Gordon is also one of the captains of the Still I Run Greater Portland Run Chapter.

1996

Sandy Bacharach BA has been back at Lewis & Clark since 2022, this time as a graduate student studying in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy Program. Although her degree won’t post until August, she walks in the graduation ceremony on June 1. Feel free to surprise her by attending!

Joan Nockels Wilson JD has been appointed to serve as the chief administrative law judge of the Alaska Office of Administrative Hearings.

1997

Undergrad Class Correspondents:

Anne Bunn BA
anne@anneandsam.com

Sam Thompson BA
sam@anneandsam.com

“Please send us your updates!”

Anthony Van Nice BA and Lindsay Van Nice have opened their new winery, Woodshed Wine Company, high in the Willamette Valley’s Dundee Hills. The historic vineyard was first planted in 1978 with the help of some of Oregon’s early pioneering winemakers. Today, Woodshed produces micro-lots of exquisite pinot noir, chardonnay, and sparkling wine. A new modern hospitality space opened in fall 2024, allowing guests to relax in comfort while sipping wine within a few feet of the old vines. Woodshed wine is available from the winery by allocation, in person, or on the winery’s website. It is not available in stores. L&C community members can use promo code LC20 for 20 percent off their purchase. “Check us out on Instagram @woodshedwineco.”

1998

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Jan Martin BA
jzmartin@shaw.ca
“Please send me your updates!”

Tamara Hanlon JD has accepted the position of deputy prosecuting attorney at the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Kennewick, Washington. She will be handling criminal appeals.

Justin Henderson BA, after retiring from the Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, joined the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel as a public defender in Tacoma, Washington. Henderson has assisted in the creation of the Lewis & Clark College Veterans Alumni Network. Any graduate of any L&C campus who has served in, with, or adjacent to the Department of Defense—before, during, or after graduation (whether enlisted, officer, or civilian)—is welcome.

Jason Rodgers BA, MAT ’99 has taught middle school band and choir at Valor Middle School in Woodburn, Oregon, for 25 years. He recently launched a new career and technical education program at Woodburn High School called Digital Audio Production, which focuses on music and podcast production. The program was kick-started by a $50,000 grant from the Give a Note Foundation. He also recently joined the Oregon Music Education Association board as secondary general music chair, advocating for music technology and nontraditional music programs statewide. Rodgers lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with his wife, Jessica Youngman BA. Their daughter, Lily, is a junior at Western Washington University, studying environmental science.

1999

Joshua Husbands JD has been named Holland & Knight’s executive partner of the firm’s Portland office. Husbands will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his practice, which focuses on private wealth services and tax counsel for private companies and their owners.

Erin Miller BA is now general manager of Browne Family Wines in Windsor, California. After graduation, she served with the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. Later, while she was working her first grapes harvest at Napa’s Trinchero Family Estates, the wine bug bit. “I was fascinated by winemaking’s connection to art, science, and nature,” says Miller. Soon she was studying viticulture at the University of California at Davis. Over the years, she’s worked at several vineyards in Sonoma County, California.

Angela Rosen BA completed her doctorate in acupuncture and oriental medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, part of the California Institute of Integral Studies, in San Francisco in 2023. While there, she studied the relationship between polyvagal theory and classical Chinese medicine. Rosen has a private acupuncture practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, and reports that she “gets to be the mom of wild twin girls.”

2000

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Cfay Irons BA earned an MS in sport management at the University of San Francisco; completed a research paper on inclusivity in sports media, website traffic, and fan engagement; and began a website called Pitchncatchmedia.com. “Stay tuned for weekly inclusive content on sports culture, current events, and fandom. Looking to bring my championship energy to a full-time role in sports.”

2001

Sam Brown BA and Kaysie Brown BA will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year! They live in Washington, D.C., where they are raising two amazing teenagers. Sam is a partner at Holland & Knight, where he focuses on political law. Kaysie has pursued a career in foreign policy (making use of her international affairs degree), where she was the U.S. negotiator for pandemic response at the State Department as a Biden-Harris appointee and now leads think tank E3G’s diplomacy and geopolitics division. Their family loves “travel, tennis, watching silly movies, and playing air guitar.”

Bethany Dengler-Germain BA and Shaen Germain ’00 celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last year. Bethany writes: “I love my amazing job as a consulting biologist and project manager for WEST, a great environmental consulting firm in Corvallis, Oregon, that focuses on renewable projects. Shaen loves working at Ossies Surf Shop in Newport, including being a surf instructor and subbing. He had a blast in Costa Rica recently with his surf crew, his first time back since his L&C trip to Central and South America his senior year. We can’t believe our kids are 9 and 17!”

Rebecca Holt BA, MAT ’09 continues to work in advancement and now helps alumni plan gifts to Lewis & Clark that are tax wise and can provide life income. She would love to talk with you about making a transformative gift! Her husband, Evan Holt BA, continues to work as an artist and also a race car mechanic for a local Trans-Am driver. Their son, Forrest, Class of 2029, is excited to attend Lewis & Clark next fall.

Dan Metcalf BA is celebrating the start of his 20th year as a full-time residential real estate professional in the Washington, D.C., area. Two years ago, he launched Perennial Real Estate, a modern boutique brokerage that grows out of the traditions of Finn Family Group, the real estate team he developed with his mother, Meg Finn, after his service in the Peace Corps in West Africa. He shed a few tears when he helped Travis Litman BA finally make the move out of D.C. to return to his native Colorado last year. Metcalf and his sons Finn, 13, and Miles, 11, live in his hometown of Takoma Park, Maryland, where he also coaches and trains judo and jiujitsu at Capital MMAand Elite Fitness. They enjoy swinging kettlebells, painting miniatures, and playing video games together.

Steve Wehling JD was selected as the civil rights director and Title IX coordinator for Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

2002

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Sarah Stohr BA
sarahstohr@gmail.com
“Please send me your updates!”

Jeffrey Auxier BA has been appointed to the Multnomah County Circuit Court. He previously served as a senior district attorney in the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, specializing in domestic violence cases.

2004

Amy Lillis BA lives in Zagreb, where she leads the Political and Economic Section in the U.S. Embassy in Croatia as a career diplomat. After graduating from L&C, she lived in Ankara, Islamabad, Istanbul, Lagos, and Washington, D.C.—and she will be heading back to D.C. in 2025. Lillis takes every opportunity she can to go hiking, enjoys learning the accordion (her neighbors, not so much), and teaching.

Cassi Lydon BA married Ginger Floyd in December 2024 in Austin, Texas. Cassi is starting her 19th year as a paramedic for Austin–Travis County EMS (only a little over three years before she’s eligible to retire!), and Ginger is a professor at Austin Community College in the paramedic program and also has a podcast for paramedics called Medic Mindset. Their relationship started when Ginger interviewed Cassi for the podcast just before the world shut down for COVID in early 2020. Not many people can say their first conversation with their future spouse was recorded, and they haven’t gone a day without talking since.

Greg Mason BA has joined Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti as senior counsel in the firm’s Government Enforcement, Compliance, and White Collar Litigation and Qui Tam & False Claims Act Practice Groups. As a former trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice (Civil Division, Fraud Section), he successfully led dozens of investigations and litigations and helped to recover over $100 million in settlements and resolutions of cases brought under the False Claims Act.

2005

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Shannon Anderson JD, after 17 years working for the Powder River Basin Resource Council, is switching gears to work full time on clean energy solutions at Solar United Neighbors. She serves as the nonprofit’s power plant policy director from her home office in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Dr. Brian Gallery BA is a veterinarian in Blythewood, South Carolina. He opened DOKO Animal Hospital in January 2023 with his wife and fellow veterinarian Dr. Cara Gallery. He has enjoyed the new challenge of combining his clinical medicine skills with small business ownership.

Rachel Philips JD was recently a guest on the Public Defenseless Podcast discussing the current crisis in Oregon’s criminal justice system and her fight for equal pay and equal treatment of women attorneys in public defense in Oregon. Philips has been a vocal advocate for public defense and victims’ rights in Oregon throughout her 19 years of practice.

2006

Sunrise Ayers JD became the executive director of Idaho Legal Aid Services in November 2024.

Sarah Compton BA received her master’s degree in public health from the University of Montana in December 2024. As a program officer with the Montana Public Health Institute, her work focuses on policy that supports the public health system across the state (see MTPHI.org). She remarried in 2021 and lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her blended family.

Lee Eisenberg BA is now a medical interpreter for Spanish in Healthpoint in Federal Way, Washington.

Nik Karlsons BA continues to live and work in Riga, Latvia. Nik, wife Linda, and son Vilhelms welcomed their daughter, Liva, into their family on midsummer’s eve in 2023. Along with working in property development, Nik invests most of his time as the president of the Latvian Lacrosse Federation and as a board member of Latvia Lacrosse North America. Nik writes, “We are always looking for new partnerships and support to help our programs. Write to me at info@llf.lv for more info!” Nik was awarded the Heart and Spirit Award at the 2022 World Lacrosse Youth Championship in Limerick, Ireland, for his dedication to growing lacrosse in Latvia.

Lynne McConnell JD is the new executive director of Housing Works, the largest provider of affordable housing in central Oregon, with more than 2,000 units under ownership and management in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties.

David Oppenheim BA is the new chief of staff for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Oppenheim has held several positions in the Polis administration, including director of operations and cabinet affairs as well as deputy chief of staff for policy and legislation.

Elana Pirtle-Guiney BA is one of 12 inaugural members of Portland’s recently expanded City Council. She represents District 2.

Krishnan Ranjani BA, MAT ’11 is one of just 25 educators nationally who recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (grades K-12). Ranjani, who began her teaching journey 15 years ago, is currently a career and technical education computer science teacher at Lincoln High School in Portland.

Jenn Smith BA is the new head coach of alpine skiing at Laramie (Wyoming) High School. Smith has 18 years of coaching experience.

Dyea Summers BA: “This year, my family started a nonprofit called Type 1 Unbound. We serve youth and families living with type 1 diabetes in the Portland metro area. I also keep busy caring for our community as a physician associate.”

2007

Dawson Law BA joined the senior management team at Panterra, a global strategic advisory firm based in London, which advises corporations, governments, embassies, and individuals on a wide range of foreign policy and communications issues.

2008

Rosie Ayala BA is a new member of the Pierce County (Washington) Council. She previously served on the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners.

Jon Charnas BA writes that he and his Austrian partner have a 3-year-old son and are expecting their second child in April. “It’s been a wild ride so far, and it’s about to get crazier.” They live in Switzerland about 25 minutes by train from Geneva. Charnas writes desktop software to control laser cutters and CNC routers/milling machines. He also founded his own LLC in 2022, which focuses on making custom-sized 3D printers. He finds his work “a wonderful mix of creativity and high tech that I thoroughly enjoy.” Contact him at goeland86@gmail.com.

Dr. Lauren Hobstetter BA opened 4 Paws Veterinary Group in September 2024 with her wife, Dr. Jules Wurzler, and their business partner, Dr. Calaveras Cunningham. A full-service small animal veterinary hospital, 4 Paws offers wellness care, surgical services, dentistry, and integrative medicine. It’s located in Angels Camp, California.

Graham St. Michel JD has been named general counsel for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board. St. Michel will oversee compliance cases, violation settlements, and other legal issues for the bi-state agency.

Sam Stigler BA recently moved from the Los Angeles area to Cary, North Carolina, and says they are loving it! “We enjoyed getting to visit Lewis & Clark for our 15-year reunion in 2023 and hope to get back again soon.”

2009

Dylan Kruse BA has been promoted to president at Sustainable Northwest, a nonprofit serving Oregon and Washington “by forging natural resource solutions that work for nature, people, and local economies.” Previously, he served the organization as vice president, government relations director, and forest program manager. He came to Sustainable Northwest straight out of college as an intern after seeing a flyer for the nonprofit on campus.

Christine Taylor JD was recently elected to serve on the board of directors of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties. CASA advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect and who are in the custody of the state and under the protection of the court. Taylor is an attorney at Miller Nash, where focuses her practice on government, municipal, and administrative law.

2010

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Zach Wilson BA
zwil22b@gmail.com
“Please send me your updates!”

Amy Chesbrough BA enjoys life between the mountains and the sea. She writes, “I’m working as a labor and delivery nurse and was inspired to do so by my research in midwifery in California in the 1970s.”

Brad Elkins BA has joined Thematic Campaigns as its newest partner. A seasoned Democratic campaign manager and strategist, he most recently led Adam Schiff’s successful U.S. Senate bid while simultaneously managing U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s reelection.

Lindsey Hueer JD recently joined the Association of Washington Business as a policy expert to its government affairs team.

Claire Monteiro BA completed a detail assignment with the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Robert Monteiro BA ’11, and their dog, Stella.

Nawneet Vibhaw LLM has set up a pro bono environmental organization called Panchtattva Foundation, which aims to address environmental issues in India.

Zachary “Zach” Wilson BA, a cell and molecular biologist with more than 14 years of research experience, is a new tenure-track faculty member at Pitzer College.

2011

Natalie Baker BA has joined the Second Look Project New York as an attorney. The organization helps people serving excessive prison sentences apply for clemency, compassionate release, and parole denial reversals.

Myles Creed BA graduated with a PhD in linguistics from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, where he focused on language documentation and revitalization.

Dr. Alix Dixon BA has settled back in Portland with her husband, Jarell Hunt JD ’17, daughter Harper, and incoming baby girl this spring! After completing a fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, she is now working as a trauma surgeon at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.

Maia Foster-O’Neal BA will be graduating with an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies (White River Junction, Vermont) in May 2025.

2012

Kemi Coutinho BA has co-written a romantic comedy titled Sisters in Italy, which will be directed by renowned American filmmaker Tyler Perry. The film, currently in production, is funded by Amazon MGM Studios, a subsidiary of Amazon. It boasts a supporting cast that includes Bresha Webb, Whoopi Goldberg, Ernie Hudson, Giulio Berruti, Sarayu Blue, and Justin Chatwin. Coutinho will also serve as the executive producer.

2013

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Chris Van Putten BA
vanputtenchristopher@gmail.com
“Please send me your updates!”

2014

Andi Dobslaw BA and her husband are proud to announce the opening of Pacific Pines Golf & Social Club in Beaverton, Oregon, as of December 2024. As owners, they created Pacific Pines to be “a premier, private indoor golf simulator club, offering 24/7 access, state-of-the-art technology, and a welcoming community for golf enthusiasts.” Learn more at pacificpinesgolf.com.

Taylor Herbert BA was recently promoted to supervising attorney at Public Defender Services of Lane County (Oregon), supervising students at the University of Oregon Law School’s Criminal Defense Clinics.

Courtney Moran LLM is the second-ever recipient of the Leland R. Berger Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by the Oregon State Bar Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Section. Moran is the founding principal, attorney, and counselor at law at Earth Law.

2015

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Jacob Ahearn BA: “Since moving to Tokyo in 2020, I’ve formed a shoegaze/slowcore/dream pop band called Yasu Cub, and we just released our second EP entitled Room Without a Ceiling, in collaboration with a record label in Boston called Candlepin Records. The record can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp (it should pop up by just searching ‘Yasu Cub’).” The EP was produced by fellow L&C alum and first-year Platt West roommate Rory Hoffmeister BA. “We’ve been collaborating on music pretty much ever since then!”

Sullivan Mackintosh BA, who will be completing an MAT this June, will continue to teach theatre and direct plays and musicals at Canby (Oregon) High School, where they have worked since fall 2021. Mackintosh is also a co–artistic director and an actor for the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival. They live in Portland with their fiancée, Keirnan.

Shane Riedman JD was the guest speaker for a webinar titled “Navigating the AI Arms Race in Claims,” produced by Carrier Management, in December 2024. Riedman is Verisk’s vice president and general manager for antifraud analytics.

2016

Conor Adams MA joined the University of Miami School of Law, where he serves as executive director of development in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.

Farah Naz JD is a Pakistani American Muslim writer and voice actor, but in another life, she’s worked stints as a lawyer, a video game journalist, and an editorial assistant. When she’s not writing, she’s probably hanging out with video game characters. She is the author of I Hope You Get This Message (Quill Tree Books, 2019) and It All Comes Back to You (Quill Tree Books, 2021). You can find her at home in Philadelphia or on Twitter/Instagram at @farahnazrishi.

2017

Undergrad Class Correspondent: Heather Wells BA
wells.heather65@gmail.com
“Hello, Class of 2017! I’m your class correspondent, Heather Wells (née Schadt). I look forward to hearing all your news and updates. Feel free to email me anytime!”

2018

Alec Ballweg BA and their business partner are opening a bookstore and bottle shop in Northeast Portland in spring 2025. Ballweg says, “Field Day will be Portland’s destination book-and-bottle shop, selling beer and wine (and cider, and plenty of nonalcoholic options!) alongside new and used titles.”

Evan Christopher JD has been hired as senior counsel to the National Labor Relations Board. He previously served as counsel to the vice chair of the Federal Election Commission and to the majority on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. He lives in northwest D.C. with his wife, Katherine, and their dog, Tito.

Tatiana Gamache JD has joined the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office, where she serves as a deputy district attorney. Her caseload focuses primarily on the prosecution of domestic violence and child abuse cases.

Alex Kubitz JD is now a partner of Landye Bennett Blumstein in Anchorage, Alaska, where he works in multiple practice areas, including Alaska Native law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and real estate development and transactions.

Nina Lea Oishi BA spent the last year clerking on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Oklahoma City. In October, she moved to Houston, where she is an assistant county attorney in the Harris County Attorney’s Office. Her work focuses on affirmative litigation over civil rights, election law, and other high-profile issues in the public interest.

2019

Hayley Hollis JD has joined Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice as an associate in the Portland office. Hollis represents clients in the construction and insurance industries.

Oswald Huynh BA composed “I Ask My Mother to Sing,” a poignant piece inspired by Vietnamese lullabies and performed by the Oregon Symphony.

Luis Villafuerte Romero BA opened his own private therapy practice called Villafuerte Counseling, serving clients in Oregon and Washington. Villafuerte is a first-generation Latino-led practice, focusing on liberation and antiracist practices. “It serves all folks but specializes in working with BIPOC communities, young professionals, imposter syndrome, and intergenerational trauma and healing.”

Erin Tannock JD is currently compliance counsel for Viega.

2020

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 26–29, 2025

Blake Ashby BA served as platforms manager of Instagram Stories, Reels, and Snapchat for Harris for President.

Julia Chavez BA: “After graduating, I moved back home to Southern California, where I went to Cal State LA and earned my MS in civil engineering. While attending, I interned at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the Origins and Habitability Lab, studying hydrothermal vents and their possible role in carbon sequestration and the origins of life. I currently work as an engineer for an environmental engineering consulting company, where I collaborate on projects that achieve more sustainable solutions for drinking water in Southern California. I am an avid hiker, camper, and festivalgoer. I love my three cats and two dogs. I miss Portland and L&C, but it has been such an enjoyable few years where I have learned and grown so much. I still am together with the boyfriend I met here, and am still in contact with a bunch of folks I met at L&C. Let’s hear it for the Class of 2020!”

Amelia Eichel BA, founder and CEO of Wonderfil, is installing refill stations to reduce plastic waste in universities and stores across California, including Whole Foods Market.

Dylan Hankins BA wrote and directed a short-run play titled Faena, which ran in early 2025 with the Portland Experimental Theater Ensemble. “Faena is a biological, gastronomical, political, philosophical, anthropological, economical, existential, sexual, scatological, comical, and linguistic foray into the grotesque world of bullfighting.” It was performed in Castilian Spanish and live-interpreted into English.

Andrew Morales BA recently earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification and was promoted to financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. He writes, “Having a liberal arts background from L&C enabled me to succeed in many facets of my professional career, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to study here.”

2021

Violet Keathley BA received a promotion at her job in a quality assurance laboratory and purchased a harp to perform at a wedding this spring.

Madeline Koenig EdD is the new principal of Greenwood Elementary School in La Grande, Oregon.

2022

Mei Su Bailey BA is a publicity assistant at Beacon Press.

Clarens Emrich JD has joined Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice as an associate in the Portland office. Emrich focuses on complex commercial, personal injury defense, and product liability matters.

Destiny Gonzalez BA, after an exciting two years, completed her MS in museum studies from the University of New Mexico in early May. Some highlights include traveling to Okinawa, Japan, to present at an international conference; becoming a graduate assistant for the Museum of Southwestern Biology; observing endangered meadow jumping mice with the U.S. Forest Service; and teaching undergraduates the many wonders of museum-based science. Next, Gonzalez will be joining the team at the Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City as the vertebrate zoology collections manager.

Helen Cecile “HC” Nowatka BA is currently pursuing a master’s degree in foreign service at Georgetown University, specializing in Japanese political economy. Since 2022, she has been residing in Washington, D.C. This fall, Nowatka plans to relocate to Tokyo to begin a PhD in political economy. She can be reached at hn275@georgetown.edu.

2023

Mia Gutierrez JD has joined Tonkon Torp’s business department, where her practice focuses on transactional, intellectual property, and information privacy matters. Gutierrez’s additional experience includes a tenure with Adidas as legal counsel and manager of their brand protection department.

River Sterne JD has joined the firm Landye Bennett Blumstein in Anchorage, Alaska, as an associate attorney. He will focus his practice on Alaska Native law, subsistence and natural resources law, transactions, and litigation.

2024

Andrew Fowler BA continues to pursue his passion for Chinese language and culture. In 2023, he secured first place at the Oregon Chinese Bridge Chinese Language and Talent Competition, followed by a third-place win at the U.S. National Chinese Competition. On the international stage, he placed third in the College Students Group at the International Chinese Bridge Competition. In recognition of his talents, Fowler was awarded a full scholarship to study Chinese language and culture at Peking University, starting in fall 2024. In addition to his academic achievements, he was selected as an emcee for Peking University’s 2024–25 academic year opening ceremony—a prestigious honor for both Fowler and Lewis & Clark.

Sun Kim JD has joined McKean Smith as an associate and will be focusing on family law. While in law school, Kim served as editor in chief of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and vice president of external affairs for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. Sun has interned with the Child Advocacy and Protection Division of the Oregon Department of Justice and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

Paul Napoli LLM has been named one of the 2024 Law360 Environmental MVPs, recognizing his exceptional contributions to environmental litigation. Napoli has been instrumental in the $15+ billion in settlements that are expected to provide compensation to public water systems across the country that are grappling with PFAS, or “forever chemical,” contamination in their drinking water supplies. He is a partner at Napoli Shkolnik.

Sowmiya Raju JD graduated magna cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School, where she was a member of the South Indian Law Students Association and inducted into the Cornelius Honor Society. As a law student, Raju worked at Tonkon Torp, where she prepared corporate law and litigation memoranda on a variety of matters, including on issues of contract force majeure and product liability.

Marriages

Tanya King BA ’98 married Ben Stimmel on December 21, 2024. The couple will continue to live in Anchorage, Alaska.

Kya Marienfeld JD ’14 married Luke Wojciechowski on June 22, 2024 in Moab, Utah.

Kathleen Burckhardt Shiban BA ’14 married Dr. Muhammed “Matt” Abdullah Shiban on June 28, 2024, in a small ceremony at Oaks Pioneer Chapel in Portland. The wedding was beautifully officiated by Rev. Mark Duntley, retired dean of spiritual life, whom Kathleen had worked for doing interfaith programming for all four years she attended Lewis & Clark.

Zoe Mitchell BA ’19 married Caley Moon BA ’20 in Denver on August 24, 2024. Surrounded by friends and family, they celebrated their love that had blossomed during their time at Lewis & Clark.

Teddy Rickford JD ’24 married Tanya Rickford LLM ’23, whom he met at Boley Law Library. The maid of honor was Diane McMillan JD ’24, a friend from Lewis & Clark Law School. The ceremony was presided over by Rob Truman, associate dean and director of Boley Law Library.

Births and Adoptions

Jessica Jobanek BA ’07 and husband Harold Kingsberg welcomed their second child, Nathan Elijah, on September 4, 2024. Nathan joins 2-year-old big brother Samuel “Sammy” Meir.

Maxfield Fulton BA ’09 and husband John Hose welcomed their second child, Rainer Masood, in November 2024.

Adam Smith BA ’99 and wife Emily Medley Smith welcomed their second daughter, Lyra Roberta Medley.

In Memoriam

1950s

Hanji Akiyama BA ’50, March 23, 2019, age 95.

Kenji “Ken” Onishi BA ’50, October 30, 2024, age 97.

Gerald “Jerry” Fullman BS ’51, December 9, 2024, age 97.

Blaine Mack MEd ’51, May 22, 2024, age 100.

Elizabeth J “Betty Jo” Yaw Potter BA ’53, December 30, 2024, age 93.

Andrew J. “Jack” Bastine BS ’54, May 8, 2020, age 89.

Phil Lang BA ’54, December 29, 2024, age 95.

Alvord E. Johnson BS ’55, May 17, 2023, age 92.

William K. “Bill” Mangels BS ’55, September 20, 2024, age 90.

Nancy K. Zellman Henderlite BA ’57, September 30, 2024, age 88.

Carolyn Keener BS ’57, January 21, 2025, age 90.

James “Jim” Larson BS ’58, January 8, 2025, age 87.

Leigh H. Wilcox BS ’58, August 27, 2024, age 89.

Ian Knocker BA ’59, June 2024, age 90.

1960s

Robert “Bob” E. Ayres ’60, August 14, 2024, age 84.

Ann E. Ewing Bush BS ’61, September 11, 2024, age 84.

Richard Dale “Dick” Handley BA ’62, MAT ’72, October 13, 2024, age 86.

Elizabeth Ellen Jacob BA ’62, October 9, 2024, age 85.

Tod Kingsland BA ’62, March 23, 2023, age 82.

Jay Titsworth BS ’62, September 17, 2024, age 84.

James Whitman BS ’62, January 14, 2025, age 84.

Ed Collier BS ’64, June 27, 2024, age 82.

Barry H. Michie BA ’65, August 25, 2024, age 80.

William S. Gartrell BS ’67, July 14, 2024.

Janine Chapman Cannon BA ’68, September 27, 2024, age 77.

Michael B. Cowan BS ’69, July 22, 2024, age 77.

1970s

Nancy Dougherty BS ’70, November 3, 2024, age 91.

Chuck Johnson BA ’70, August 27, 2024, age 76.

Nancy Varekamp BS ’73, June 29, 2024, age 73.

Steve Leslie BA ’74, June 28, 2024, age 71.

Arlene Steward Marshall BS ’75, December 10, 2024, age 71.

Jack W. Hayes MAT ’76, June 3, 2024, age 79.

William “Bill” Harper BS ’77, November 29, 2024, age 69.

David “Dave” Ray Westcott BS ’77, September 6, 2024, age 69.

Cynthia Hofrichter BS ’79, October 14, 2024, age 67.

1980s

Anita Dalmar BA ’82, November 11, 2024, age 65.

Tyra Stubbs JD ’84, November 24, 2024, age 66.

Sarah Jo Chaplen BA ’87, MPA ’93, August 31, 2024, age 57.

William “Bill” Bush BA ’89, December 2, 2024, age 58.

1990s

Peter James Stidd MPA ’94, September 11, 2024, age 81.

The Hon. Reuben Green BA ’97, January 2, 2025, age 53.

2000s

Michael Parker Cave BA ’06, November 13, 2024, age 43.

Bob Sallinger JD ’07, October 31, 2024, age 57.

2010s

Ernest Reeves, BA ’14, October 17, 2024, age 32.