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Greetings Wesleyan community! Please enjoy the following updates from the Class of 2010:

In our first of three baby updates: Woody Redpath and Eliza Newman welcomed baby number two this past October, this time a little girl: Bayley!

Kait Halibozek’s small company is turning four in June! Based in Los Angeles, she works with independent filmmakers to develop and execute social impact and grassroots marketing campaigns. Her recent clients include the award-winning Lyme disease documentary, The Quiet Epidemic (codirected/produced by Lindsay Keys ’11 and produced by Daria Lombroso ’11), [a] narrative-musical romance film, The Brink Of (directed by Patrick Meaney ’07), and the streaming educational program Brain Info Live, which she codeveloped at the start of the pandemic with her clients at BrightFocus Foundation. You can learn more by visiting her website: www.khalibozekconsulting.com.

Michael Pernick reports: “I’m overjoyed to share that on February 10, my wife Elizabeth Phillips and I welcomed our daughter Annette (‘Annie’) June Pernick. Annie is already proudly rocking some great Wesleyan onesies.”

Sam Schilit completed her laboratory genetics and genomics fellowship at Harvard last June. Since then, she has focused on reproductive genetic testing including preconception carrier screening and noninvasive prenatal screening in her current position as assistant laboratory director of women’s health at Myriad Genetics. In November, Sam and husband Jeremy Rosenweig welcomed their daughter, Reese Schilit Rosenweig. Sam adds that “life as a family of four (with big brother Henry) is exhausting and wonderful!” 

Phil Singleton shares that “I’ve written and published my debut novel! Daybreaker follows the crew of the titular spaceship as it uses the gravity of a man-made black hole to ‘tow’ the Earth to a new star after our sun unexpectedly went supernova.” Phil’s book is available for purchase as an eBook or paperback at Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daybreaker-phil-singleton/1142936745?ean=9798823184458) or on Kindle at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/DAYBREAKER-Book-1-Phil-Singleton-ebook/dp/B0BX4SBBZK/).

Evan Perkoski contributes: “I recently published my first book with Oxford University Press titled Divided Not Conquered: How Rebels Fracture and Splinters Behave. It looks at how armed groups like Al-Qaeda, the IRA, and the Islamic State sometimes break apart and form new organizations. It’s available at all major bookstores, but since it’s written mainly for researchers and policymakers, don’t expect any sort of Tom Clancy intrigue.”

Finally, it is with great sadness that I report the September 2022 passing of our classmate Miguel Ramirez. Miguel was a proud Wesleyan alum and dear friend to many of us. A wonderful digital memorial can be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/miguel-ramirez-10942106.

Thanks as always to those who contributed and, as always, feel free to pass along notes anytime to DavidALayne@gmail.com.

Greetings Wesleyan community! I hope you enjoy the following updates from the Class of 2010:

Syd Berkman contributes: “I just finished a PhD in behavior analysis at Western New England University. After many years of grad school and 12 years working in special education at the New England Center for Children, I’m taking what I’m calling a #sydbattical with my adventure dog, Buster. The loose plan is to travel around the U.S. then through Latin America (without Buster): backpacking, bikepacking, kayaking, sightseeing, and adventuring however I can. I’ve seen a few Wes friends—Justin Spring, Sam Kurtis, and Amy Lum—and I hope to see others! Undetermined where I’ll end up afterward. If you’re anywhere in the eastern two thirds of the U.S., in Costa Rica, or somewhere in the Andes, I’d be thrilled to meet up!”

Abby Blake and Chris Foley were married this past August in Portland, Maine, with lots of Wesleyan friends in attendance, including Anne Rosenthal, Charlie Kurose, Megan Nash ’09, Jamie Pesuit, Dan Charness, Jane Nestler ’12, Rick Maynard ’11, Julia Heffelfinger ’11, and Craig Ewer.

Abby and Chris also welcomed their daughter Sadie Blake-Foley on November 5th—their 13th dating anniversary! Congrats to Abby and Chris!

Thanks as always to those who contributed and, as always, feel free to pass along notes anytime at DavidALayne@gmail.com.

Greetings Wesleyan community! I hope you enjoy the following updates from the Class of 2010:

Jeremy Berkowitz reports that he has accepted the position of assistant professor of political science at Prairie View A&M University, a public, Historically Black University located just outside of the Houston metropolitan area. He will be starting his position in the fall 2022 semester. His research is focused on the study of terrorism, intrastate conflict, and political violence. His academic and popular work has recently been published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution and the San Antonio Express-News.

After almost nine years at the Tiffany and Co.’s NYC flagship store on 57th Street, Kathy Leung has found a new home just a few blocks away at David Webb on Madison Avenue. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kathy for your jewelry needs!

Mary Lauran Hall “recently changed her last name to Hendrix and exacerbated the ‘great Class of 2010 reply-all email snafu of summer 2022.’” She also “recently moved to Somerville, Massachusetts, with her partner and baby and invites fellow alumni in the Boston area to get in touch!”

Jeff Katzin is pleased to announce: “This spring I completed my PhD in art history from the University of Pennsylvania, with a dissertation titled ‘Light and Black Magic: Alvin Langdon Coburn and the Potential of Abstract Photography.’ Over the last few years of my doctoral studies, I also began working at the Akron Art Museum in Ohio—I started as curatorial fellow, and I’ve now worked my way up to associate curator.”

Adina Teibloom and Amit Bob are delighted to welcome their first child, Lior Bob-Teibloom, born March 31, 2022, in Jerusalem. Lior is thrilled to have fellow Wes alum Anna Swartz ’13 as an aunt. “We can’t wait to drop Lior off at Freshman Orientation 2040!”

Thanks as always to those who contributed and, as always, feel free to pass along notes anytime at DavidALayne@gmail.com or dlayne@wesleyan.edu.

Greetings Class of 2010! Please enjoy the following updates from our classmates around the world:

Dylan Marron was hired as a writer for the third season of Ted Lasso, joining fellow Wes alum Bill Wrubel ’85, P’26.

Emily Hoffman and husband Alex Kane welcomed baby girl Shayna Hadas this past January. All are well and enjoying hibernating together through the Brooklyn winter.

Hallie Morris (Coffin-Gould) and her husband Drew welcomed a baby boy this past November. They’re thrilled to be enjoying a quiet winter together as a family.

Keoni DeFranco recently moved to Oahu, Hawai’i, to lead Malama Venture Studio (MSV), where he is developing a portfolio of innovative companies looking to strength Hawai’i’s economy through socially conscious and environmentally regenerative business. MVS’s goal is to achieve a sustainable Hawai’i. He is a member of the Oahu Water Protectors, working to defuel and decommission Red Hill Fuel Facility, which recently spilled 14,000 gallons of petroleum into Oahu’s water supply. Keoni is also advising the Nation of Hawai’i on its pathway toward self-determination for the Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian people), which is currently petitioning for permanent observer status at the United Nations.

Elizabeth Larner and her husband were overjoyed to welcome their first child, a son named Joshua, this past December.

Becky Lee reports: “I completed my residency in family medicine and started working for the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program as a member of the Street Team— providing addiction medicine and primary care to the chronically homeless. My partner Marc and I also welcomed our baby Beatrix into the world in November!”

Maren Ellingboe King is sharing updated versions of favorite family recipes (including Cardamom Coffee Buns, Caraway Roast Chicken, and several variations of hotdish) in her first cookbook, Fresh Midwest: Modern Recipes from the Heartland. The book will be released in September by Countryman Press, and combines the nostalgia of traditional Midwestern dishes and influences of Maren’s Scandinavian heritage with an emphasis on local, unprocessed ingredients. Maren, a food stylist and recipe developer, moved back home to Minneapolis with her husband Ari King ’09 in 2020 after a decade spent in New York City and the Bay Area. Fresh Midwest is available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, or wherever books are sold.

Thanks as always to those who contributed and, as always, feel free to pass along notes real time at DavidALayne@gmail.com, or dlayne@wesleyan.edu.

Greetings Class of 2010! We’ve got a great column this time around, with book releases, podcasts, and as usual, new jobs, babies, and weddings:

First off is Gina Yeomans reporting that she has started a new position as assistant counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) in April. Nate Green ’09 and Gina still live in the Washington, D.C., area with their two sons, Auggie (3) and Milo (1).

Sam Schilit ’10 MA ’11 and her twin sister published their father’s book, A Moral Tail: The Life and Times of Woodchuck Village, posthumously! This illustrated chapter book is intended for kids of all ages and can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers worldwide. Please consider grabbing a copy for your little future Cardinals: all book sale profits go to Montgomery Hospice.

After a decade in New York City, Tony Zosherafatain is finally ready to embrace more chill vibes in Los Angeles (he will miss New York pizza though). He’s looking forward to new endeavors in the film industry, the sunshine, surfing, and plenty of hiking. If you’re also in the Los Angeles area, feel free to reach out to connect!

Ben Kuebrich reports that he’s launched a true crime podcast called Algorithm (find the podcast at algorithmpod.com)!

Gloria Fanchiang shares: “It’s been just over a year since moving to Los Angeles to pursue music, and I recently released a song called “God Who Sees Us” which speaks to anti-Asian hate.” Gloria adds, “I would love to connect with Wes friends locally and/or on the internet!”

Jonathan Killeen married Alisha Wielgoszinski on a beautiful July afternoon in New Hampshire. The couple was surrounded by a “strong Wes Lax showing,” including Nick “the Jiggler” Ajello, Jason Ben-Eliyahu ‘09, Lonny Blumenthal, Gavin Brennan, Colin Campbell, Nick Hayes ‘09, Dan O’Brien, Bo Pratt, Ram Sivalingam, Matt Ward and Field Yates ‘09. David Layne and Ashley Kass were not in attendance as they were busy tending to their newborn baby girl, and future Cardinal, Charlotte, who was born just days prior to the festivities.

After eight years in Philadelphia, Shannon Sun-Higginson and Andrew Murphy recently returned to New York City this summer. Shannon is currently directing two episodes of an upcoming HBO docuseries about Asian American cuisine, while Andrew recently graduated from an MD/PhD program at UPenn and is now starting his psychiatry residency at Columbia. They’ve been spending their days catching up with old friends Samantha Sherman ’09, Tara Kahn Rooks, Seth Rosen, Ian Park ’11, and Aaron Izakowitz.

Finally, Dylan Marron contributes: “I’m finishing up my first book and it’ll be out in January! Conversations with People Who Hate Me retraces my steps through the social experiment I’ve been doing for the last four years in which I call up internet strangers who have sent me negative or hateful messages and try to understand where they’re coming from. It’s out January 18, 2022!” Dylan’s book can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers.

Thanks as always to those who contributed and, as always, feel free to pass along notes real-time at DavidALayne@gmail.com, or dlayne@wesleyan.edu.