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Jeanine Francesco Albiston ’91 and husband Joe, Cary, N.C., daughter Leah Faith born August 20, 2007. She joins sister Amy 4.

Virgil L. Beaston ’91, Arlington, Va., director at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox helps clients bring new products to market and obtains patent protection for inventions in a variety of technical fields.

John C. Kilgannon ’91, Collings-wood, N.J., was named shareholder with Stevens & Lee Lawyers & Consultants, where he is involved with bankruptcy proceedings, commercial litigation, and creditors’ rights actions.

Susan Buchanan McKim ’91 and husband Jay ’92, York, son Samuel Jack born January 4th. He joins brothers Matthew 12 and Michael 9.

Thomas Starkoski ’91, Frederick, Md., a major in the U.S. Army received the Bronze Star Medal for courage under fire while embedded with an Afghan Army infantry battalion during Operation Enduring Freedom. He worked with regional Afghan governments to prepare for parliamentary elections and restructuring local security forces in addition to working with provincial reconstruction teams. He is the project manager for the National Interagency BioDefense campus being constructed at Fort Detrick, Md.

Sonja Harclerode Cline ’92, Frederick, Md., was promoted to director of operations – Rapid Testing Systems (RTS) for Lonza Walkersville, Inc., earned Black Belt in Six Sigma from Smarter Solutions, Austin, Texas, and named Lean Six Sigma Council Chair for Lonza Walkerville, Inc. in October 2007.

Jodie Daubert ’92, Mechanicsburg, promoted to senior vice president of perishables for Giant Food Stores.

Kevin Kieffer ’92 and wife Dawn, St. Augustine, Fla., daughter Caroline born Feb. 4. She joins brother Kyle 2.

Barbara Herman Lynn ’92, Haddonfield, N.J., is editor at Community News Network, Haddonfield.

Megan Christiansen Magovern ’92 and husband John, Perkasie, daughter Caroline Maryjane born Sept. 21, 2007. She joins brothers Craig 7 and Drew 3.

Tracy Pierandozzi Sestili ’92, San Francisco, Calif., received the American Institute for Public Service’s Jefferson Award for Community Public Service for her work and advocacy in lung cancer.

Robert Ehlman ’93 and wife Kristen, Middletown, Del., son Nathan Robert born June 11, 2007. He joins brother Jesse.

Amaris Michael ’93, Wrightsville, earned her Certified in Production and Inventory Management rating from the Association for Operations Management in November 2007.

Angela Wagner Anspach ’94 and husband Dan, Harrisburg, daughter Grace Elizabeth born Feb. 3.

Brett Brenize ’94, Newville, who oversees Gannett Fleming’s Construction Management Division initiative to hire, mentor, and train veterans, was named one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2007 Top Forty Under 40.

Leslie Underkoffler Gates ’94 and husband Adam, Royersford, daughter Emily Jane born May 30, 2007.

Wayne E. Motts ’94m, Orrtanna, was appointed to the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations (PFMHO) as the representative for the Alliance of Pennsylvania County Historical Societies (APACHS).

David S. Nickey ’94, Downingtown, was promoted to sales manager for Jobcircle.com headquartered in West Chester, where he oversees the career fair business unit.

Karl Sprenger ’94, Indiana, was awarded the 2008 Paul W. Welliver Outstanding Graduate Student Award by the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications & Technology. He is working on a doctorate in instructional systems at Penn State.

Tara Nader Wood ’94 and husband Scott, Altoona, daughter Kara Condrin born Dec. 13, 2007. She joins brother Alex 5 and sister Lauren 3.

Melissa Ward Besz ’95 and husband Corey ’95, King of Prussia, daughter Maura Lynne born Sept. 12, 2007. She joins brothers CJ 6, Carter 4, and Justin 1.

Melissa Fleming Epps ’95 and husband Keith, Downingtown, twin sons Braden and Cole born Nov. 13, 2007. They join twin sisters Chloe and Lily 3, and Cassidy 8.

Tara Kreulen Jumper ’95-’97m and husband Justin, Shippensburg, daughter Annika Rose born Sept. 30, 2007.

Geoffrey D. Burns ’96 and wife Dawn, twins Charlotte Rhiannon and Olivia Claire born Oct. 25, 2007.

Melissa Heckard Calvanelli ’96 and husband Mike, Mechanicsburg, son Dylan born July 13, 2007. He joins brother Ryan 2 ½.

Michael DeCristofaro ’96, Holland, is in a graduate master’s program in clinical-counseling psychology at LeSalle University.

Jennifer Ametrano Shyk ’96 and husband Jeremy ’96, Harrisburg, son Ian Christopher born Nov. 17, 2007. He joins sister Rose 2 ½.

Kimberly S. Andrascik ’97, Wayne, is a partner at Dechert LLP and an attorney for the finance and real estate group between the firm’s Philadelphia and London offices.

Portia Posatko-Floyd ’97, Mount Joy, son Sawyer Michael born Nov. 19, 2006. He joins sister Sophia 2. Proud grandfather is SU prof. Dr. Robert Posatko.

Col. Teresa Gallagher ’97m (below), Fayetteville, took the colors of the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade during a change of command ceremony at Ft. Indiantown Gap. The 28th CAB has received an alert order and could be mobilized in 2008 making it likely that she will command the 2,000 soldier unit in combat.

Jennifer Blasko Harper ’97 and husband Jim, Whitehall, daughter Autumn Grace born Oct. 24, 2007.

Jessica Grezlak Elk ’98 and husband Shon ’00, Sinking Spring, daughter Sarah Addison born June 10, 2007. She joins sister Alexis 3.

Lisa Orio Ferri ’98 and husband Ronald, daughter Lilianna Rose born August 23, 2007.

Brad Hermansen ’98, Havertown, is owner/president of Advanced Loan Solutions, LLC, specializing in residential and commercial financing.

Rachel Thomas Jarabeck ’98 and husband Paul, Mechanicsburg, son Adam Clark born Feb. 6.

James DeGaetano ’99, Mechanicsburg, a CPA and independent financial planner, earned his MBA at Widener University.

Corey Hewson ’99, Hammondsport, N.Y., is head women’s soccer coach at the University of Mary Washington.

Shannon Bartholomew Morales ’99 and husband Walter ’99, Collegeville, son Antonio Alexander born May 8, 2007.

Kate Drybala O’Donnell ’99 and husband Joe ’99, daughter Meghan Frances born July 14, 2007.

David G. Weimer ’99 and wife Amy, Boiling Springs, son Jonah David born Dec. 27, 2007.