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book by Gary Romano '95
Gary Romano '95, Lynnfield, Mass., wrote a book, "Small But Mighty," to encourage growth in nonprofit organizations.
Kathleen Carlisle Volandt '99
Founder and CEO of Auroros Inc., Kathleen Carlisle Volandt '99, Raleigh, N.C., graduated from Leadership NC 2016, whose mission is to inform, develop, and engage committed leaders to broaden their understanding of and involvement in issues and opportunities facing North Carolina.
daughter of Lisa Fletcher Pace '00
Lisa Fletcher Pace '00, Houston, a daughter, Edith Marie, 8/2/16.
daughter of Jessica Klacynski Crowder '02
Jessica Klacynski Crowder '02, Raleigh, N.C., a daughter, Reese Caroline, 10/11/15.
Vera Disharoon Torrence '02
Vera Disharoon Torrence '02, Annapolis, Md., received the student-nominated 2016 Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes university faculty who excel in the art of instruction. Photo by Mark Torrence.
Sabrina Vogel '03 and John Vogel '05
Sabrina L. Cochran '03 and John M. Vogel '05, Charleston, S.C., 5/14/16. Photo by Sean Money + Elizabeth Fay.
daughter of Nicole DeGaetano Coury '03
Nicole DeGaetano Coury '03, Chesapeake, Va., a daughter, Mia Elizabeth, 1/21/16.
daughter of Timothy M. Alligrant '04
Timothy M. Alligrant '04, Grapevine, Texas, a daughter, Olivia Marie, 4/6/16. Photo by Jennifer Alligrant.
Stephen E. Lawson '04
A certified public accountant, Stephen E. Lawson '04 was promoted to partner at Baker Tilly's real estate and construction practice. Photo by Baker Tilly Photography.
son of Thomas E. Palmatier '04
Thomas E. Palmatier '04, Charleston, S.C., a son, Leo Charles, 7/26/16. Photo by Tara Palmatier.
son of Kelley Gibbs Kent '06
Kelley Gibbs Kent '06, Midlothian, Va., a son, Cooper Austen, 11/5/14.
daughter of Adam Robinson '07
Adam C. Robinson '07, Portsmouth, Va., a daughter, Ellie Grace, 8/10/16.
Melissa Trotman Hollinshead '08 and Mark Steven Hollinshead '09
Melissa Trotman Hollinshead '08 and Mark S. Hollinshead '09, Falls Church, Va., 11/15/14. Photo by Erika Mills Photography.
Ryan R. Smith '08 and son
Ryan R. Smith '08, Strasburg, Va., an engineer and project manager at Wagman Heavy Civil Inc., was joined by his son, Camden, during National Workzone Safety Awareness Week. Ryan: "I appreciate the education that I received from Virginia Tech, and I cannot wait for the day that my son attends my alma mater."
Katherine E. Huffman '09 and Scott M. Bauman '15
Katherine E. Huffman '09 and Scott M. Bauman '15, Glenmoore, Pa., 11/6/16. Photo by Mary Faia.
daughter of Rebecca Hoffner-Prillaman '09 and Kevin Prillaman '09
Rebecca Hoffner-Prillaman '09 and Kevin Prillaman '09, Chicago, a daughter, Ciara Leeann, 9/21/15. Photo by Ivy Brown.
daughter of Brittany Worrell Boyce '10
Brittany Worrell Boyce '10, Bartlett, Tenn., a daughter, Blakely Camille, 8/5/16. Photo by Emily Borhman. Brittany: "Blakely has been cheering on the Hokies since she was born. We can't wait to take her to her first football game!"
Sarah Ellington '10 and Daniel Waidelich '10
Sarah Ellington '10 and Daniel Waidelich '10, Chicago, 8/6/16. Photo by Sarah Gudeman. Dan: "We knew we had to get married at Virginia Tech. We're so glad we got to share our wedding with family and friends less than a mile from the spot where it all began."
Peter Firey '12 and Lauren Lemieux '13
Peter Firey '12 and Lauren Lemieux '13, Arlington, Va., 7/8/16. Photo by Julie J. Photography.
Brooke Gibson '12 and Justin S. Hielema
Brooke Gibson '12 and Justin Hielema, Oxford, N.C., 5/28/16. Photo by Brooks Lenhart Photography. Brooke: "Although Justin is not a Virginia Tech alumnus, he has officially become a Hokie through marriage and is learning the Tech traditions."
Michelle Mills '16 and Parker Hill '16
Michelle "Shelley" Hill '16 and Parker Hill '16, Burke, Va., 8/6/16. Photo by Chelsea Schaefer Photography. As new in-laws, Sharon Pickett Mills '82 and William "Bill" Mills '83 could not be happier.