October 2009 Volume 18, Issue 5

Message Board
[Moderator's Notes: Email addresses are generally included in the postings to help alumni and friends contact each other. However, email addresses are posted by permission only.]

2000 - present  

Jennifer (Canfield) Brodie, Class of 2006
jenn.brodie@gmail.com

Matthew Brodie (class of 2004) and Jennifer (Canfield) Brodie (class of 2006) are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Chelsea Adair Brodie, born on June 22nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm.  She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long.  We are loving Washington D.C. but miss Texas and hope to be able to move back soon.
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Leslie Shaffer South, Class of 2004
south.leslie@gmail.com

After completing my Tennessee world tour with a great year serving as a judicial clerk in Memphis, I am back in Knoxville and enjoying newly-married life.  Eric South and I were married on August 22, 2009, and I was so happy to have fellow Trinity and Sigma alums Laura Dissen '04, '05 and Alissa Hansen '05 as bridesmaids.  Eric and I just returned from an amazing honeymoon trip to the south of France, and I am now on the hunt for an attorney position in Knoxville or Nashville.  Any leads would be greatly appreciated!     
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Gretchen Vera, Class of 2003

Gretchen (Burger) Vera and Daniel Vera are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Katelyn Rose on August 21st.
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Jackie Messinger, Class of 2002
jmess1012@gmail.com
Aloha! I wanted to share my big news -- here's the birth announcement for the newest addition to my life. I just launched my blog -  www.notapilgrim.com - and she's my baby. I hope you'll check her out and tell me how cute she is. No need to send gifts (unless it's sponsorship, OBviously).
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Renee Chosed, Class of 2001
rchosed@trinity.edu

I am back at Trinity in the Biology Department as a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2009-2010 school year. I would love to hear from any of my Trinity friends living in San Antonio or any planning a visit back to Trinity.
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Ashley Weeter O'Hara, Class of 2000
awohara04@yahoo.com

My husband and I just moved back to Dayton, OH so he can get his PhD through the Air Force.  It's nice to be back in the area and a little closer to my family. We are also excited that we are expecting our second child sometime in March.
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Stephanie Tice Steiger, Class of 2000
stephytice@hotmail.com

Scott and I are happy to announce the birth of Zach Chase on July 23, 2009.  He came early at 35 weeks but that's a lot better than his older brother who came at 24 weeks.  Zach weighed 6 lbs 1 oz and was 19.75 in long.  He only spent 8 days in the NICU and is doing really well.  Max is happy to have a new toy but can't understand why he can't be rough with him.
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1990 - 1999

John Justice, Class of 1999
john@thoughtensemble.com

I married Cydney Allysen Wells on September 12, 2009 at a small ceremony in Dallas, Texas. During our wedding weekend, we were surrounded by family and friends, including numerous Trinity Alumni. Phil Stork and Mike Watson (both '99), along with Layne Loessin and Arastu Janahbin (both '01) served as groomsmen for the wonderful event. We just returned from our relaxing mini-moon in Belize.

Cydney and I are currently living in Uptown Dallas, so if you want to re connect or get a drink with us, feel free to send me a note. See you at the 10 yr event.
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Stacy Bunck, Class of 1998
stacybunck@hotmail.com

My husband and I welcomed Jane Elizabeth on July 15, 2009.  She is a healthy, happy baby girl, and we are adjusting to life with a baby after 7 years of marriage (and asking ourselves why we didn't travel to Europe/go to more movies/eat out more/sleep longer over the last 11 years). 

I'm fortunate to be able to take 6 months off from my law practice to spend with her, before returning to work part-time in January. 
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Jenny Airington Richard, Class of 1997
jennyarichard@yahoo.com

Although this isn't groundbreaking news, I wanted to share my preschool's new website with my Trinity friends.  If you have a second, check out www.littleredschoolhouseokc.com for kicks and giggles.  My kids, Julia (7) and Atticus (5) make several cameo appearances on the site.
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Glynnis (Robbins) Farmwald, Class of 1996
glynnisrobbins@yahoo.com

My husband and I are still living in Hartsville, SC where we recently bought the town's oldest independently owned business... a "Feed and Seed." We've learned a lot about gardening and livestock over the last several months!!! With a little bit of TLC and a lot of time, we are bringing some new life into the old place, adding to that old country store feel. It's been lots of fun. Just after we made the offer on the business, I found out I am pregnant with our second bambino-- due at the end of September. Life's about to get busier than busy!
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Stephanie (House) Segal, Class of 1995
stephsegal@gmail.com

My husband, Aaron, and I are thrilled to welcome Jacob Joseph Segal, born 7/21, 6 lbs 10 oz. Big sister Abby (4) and brother Noah (6) are crazy about him (and so are we). Aaron and I are still working together, both family doctors at Segal Family Medicine in Plano, TX.
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Shannon Johnson Kershner, Class of 1994
gskershner@yahoo.com

I am excited to let my Trinity friends know of our new adventure.  Beginning in October, I am going to be the Pastor/Head of Staff of Black Mountain Presbyterian Church in Black Mountain, North Carolina.  Black Mountain is a small town located outside the gates of Montreat, a PCUSA conference center.  It is also about 15 miles from Asheville.  My husband Greg will continue his work as a CFP out there.  Our children, Hannah and Ryan, are both nervous and excited about the move.  We have been here in Irving for the last seven 1/2 years, so it will be tough to say goodbye.  This congregation of Woodhaven Presbyterian Church has been loving and gracious and we will miss being a part of its life.  But, here we go!
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Trey Moeller, Class of 1993
trey.moeller@enbridge.com

Leslie and I are proud to announce the birth of our second daughter, Shelby.  Her older sister, Mallory, loves giving kisses and sharing her lollipops.  We'll see how long that lasts.
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Melissa Leoni, Class of 1992
mleoni@onlinemac.com

My husband David Bates and I welcomed our first child, a boy, Silas Evan Bates-Leoni, on April 14.  I'm back at work as the Senior Policy Coordinator for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, while David works on a book project and takes care of Silas.
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Michael Ashton, Class of 1990
m.ashton@enduringinvestments.com

I wrote a book!
Well, I wrote the book some time ago and only just published it in March. It's available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and other places but if you want to order it I'd appreciate your ordering through my link: http://sites.google.com/site/maestromyass/Home . It's also going to be available in the Trinity Bookstore, I believe.
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1980 - 1989

Royce Renfrew, Class of 1985
royce_renfrew@yahoo.com

I am currently working as one of the three International Space Station Flight Directors for the STS 128/ISS 17A mission from Johnson Space Center in Houston. 

At the end of this Shuttle mission, I will travel to Tskuba, Japan to be the on-site NASA Flight Director for the HTV-1 mission.  This will be the launch and operation of Japan's first H-II Transfer Vehicle, which will dock at the ISS in the middle of September.  Tskuba is the home of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency and their Mission Control Center.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts128/news/mob_081309.html
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Vicki Bixler Gill, Class of 1981
victoria@gallerysix.net

Fellow Trinity-ites with the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to Visit my Gallery Six website for ideas on how to spruce up your home for the holidays. My Dallas "to the design trade" Showrooms is open to my friends and Trinity alum. We feature close to 50 lines of home furnishings. Call Monday thru Friday 9-5 at 214-742-5859. 
or visit www.gallerysix.net
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1970 - 1979

Chris Mest, Class of 1979
aghawk60018@yahoo.com

I have been an ISA certified arborist in the Chicagoland area since 1998. I recently started an organization called, "Friends of Arbor Day". I invite everyone to join. Please go to http://friendsoad.ning.com.  You can also visit my business website at http://www.treecareadvisor.com
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Brett Hall, Class of 1974
brettchall@hotmail.com

Am now in Year 2 of the Tim James for Governor campaign here in Alabama. We've come a long way, having built a statewide grass-roots organization as well as strong finance committee. Family and I are loving life in Montgomery, especially the warm winters. A nice change from the snow and ice of New Jersey.
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Carole ("Dee") Rushing Lay, Class of 1970
crlay@aol.com

I was recently promoted from part-time adjunct professor at Webster University, Thailand to permanent part-time professor.  I teach English as a foreign language to students from around the world.  I would like to hear from Trinity friends.
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1960 - 1969

Melinda Atkins Loomis, Class of 1967

I am currently an adjunct professor of voice at Multnomah Bible College, Portland, Oregon. Also teaching voice to younger students at NW Children's Theatre in Portland, along with longtime Trinity Music Dept. friend Pam Robinson Redman. My husband Paul and I enjoy the beauty and climate of the NW.

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Bulletin Board
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2009 Phonathon Off to a Great Start

Thanks go out to all Trinity alumni who have responded to student callers during the first few weeks of the Trinity National Phonathon!  The Phonathon gives students an opportunity to share news about themselves, campus life, and helps them learn about your family and experiences at Trinity.  For those of you who have not yet received your call, students will continue to call in order to have a conversation with you.

This year, your gift to the Trinity Annual Fund is more important than ever.  Gifts to the Annual Fund fulfill immediate needs and help to keep class sizes small, attract and retain distinguished faculty, and supply 41% of today’s Trinity students with need-based financial aid. 

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