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Updated May 6, 2008

’00 Rossana (Vallazza) Kistler has been married to Lawrence Kistler since 2003. Daughter MariaCeleste was born in Yokosuka , Japan in 2005. Son Lance was born in Alexandria , Va. in 2007. While living in Japan , Rosanna was able to catch up with former Avila ESL student Yuko Yagi. Rosanna received her bachelor of arts in communication from Avila.

’00 Bob Turner took the position of field claims manager with Farmers Insurance over the property division of the state of Michigan in February 2007. He has relocated to Michigan with wife Melissa Vasko '02 and daughters Logan, age four, and Maison, age two.

’01 Steffanie (Linter) Solberg joined the United States Air Force. She is currently stationed with her family at Langley Air Force Base in Va. where she is the infection control officer for the medical group, which includes the hospital and clinics. Steffanie received her bachelor of science in nursing from Avila.

’01 Laurie (Purk) Tobler and Brian Tobler '01 have two children, Brock, age eight months, and Paige, age two. Laurie is a stay at home mom and Brian works as a district director for the Boy Scouts. Laurie received her bachelor of science in elementary education from Avila . Brian received his bachelor of science in math and computer science from Avila.

’01 Melissa (Gregory) Vento is the proud mother of Elena Nicholle, born February 25, 2008. Elena joins big brother Evan Gregory, age four and a half. Melissa has worked for Truman Medical Center —Hospital Hill since graduation. She is currently the designated weekend night charge nurse in labor and delivery. Melissa and her husband Kevin celebrated their thirteen year wedding anniversary on April 26, 2008. Melissa received her bachelor of science in nursing from Avila.

’02 Liz Donnelly began a doctoral program at Holos University Graduate Seminary in September 2007. Holos University affirms the highest holistic and ecumenical spiritual principals as the foundation for optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health. She is working towards becoming a doctor of theology with an emphasis in spiritual direction. She is still working full time and hopes to complete her degree in four years. Liz received her bachelor of arts in psychology from Avila.

’02 Jennifer (Raines) Remy has been working at KU Medical Center in the emergency department. During her time at KU, she has achieved many certifications including TNCC, ACLS, PALS and ther CEN. She is serving on the Department of Nursing Practice Council and PRIDE committee as well as the emergency departments hazmat committee. Jennifer received her bachelor of science in nursing from Avila.

’03 Tim Greenwell is living and teaching in Dallas , Texas . Tim received his master of arts in education from Avila.

’06 Louis Alvarado is a graduate student in anthropology at the University of New Mexico . He was just awarded an NSF grant which will give him an annual stipend of $30,000 over three years, full tuition, and a $1,000 travel expense account. Out of nine hundred and thirteen awards given, only eight anthropology students nationwide to receive a grant. Louis received his bachelor of arts in sociology.

’07 David Harris is teaching “Successful Small Business Planning on UMKC's campus. The class is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners, and is based on David's 18 years in corporate America , entrepreneurship, and academia. David received his master of science in organizational development from Avila.

’07 Tabitha (Minshall) Harris began graduate school for her master's in counseling and art therpy in 2007. Tabitha received her bachelor of arts in art from Avila.

Updated April 2, 2008

’05 Misty (DeMoss) Burch accepted a Project Associate position with PRA International, a pharmaceutical research company located in Lenexa , Kan. Misty received her bachelor of arts in psychology from Avila.

’06 Nathan Cane is currently working for Kidwell in Lincoln , Neb. as a systems administrator. Nathan graduated with a bachelor of science in computer science from Avila.

’07 Crystal (Hosley) Smart welcomed new daughter Cynthia on September 30, 2007. Crystal received her bachelor of science in elementary education from Avila.

’07 Johnny Turnage is working as an Academic Advisor for the University of Kansas Educational Talent Search program. The KU Educational Talent Search Program is a pre-college TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Talent Search assists youth in completing secondary education and preparing for college. It is a free program for students designed to help participants reach their fullest personal and academic potential. Johnny received his bachelor of art in political science from Avila.

Submitted on January 4, 2008

’04,'07  John Mulnix married Heidi Heric on July 14, 2007 in Seattle, Wash. The couple met at Avila, and Heidi anticipates graduating in May 2008 with a degree in nursing from Avila. John received his bachelor of science in business administration and his MBA from Avila University.

’04 Ashley Fox married Michael Socin ‘05 in November of 2006. She received her bachelor of science in social work from Avila .

Submitted on November 15, 2007

’07 Rachel Williams and her fiancé Cameron Brigham welcomed their son Cameron Brigham Jr. on Tuesday, November 6 th 2007. Cameron weighed in at 7 pounds and is the couple's first child. Rachel received her bachelor of science in social work from Avila.

Submitted on October 15, 2007
’05 Mark Teel is working as an Art teacher for the Fairfax Campus in the Kansas City, Kansas School District. Fairfax is an alternative middle school/high school which up until this year has not had any sort of art curriculum. He was hired on this past fall as their first and only art instructor. As of right now, He's building their art program from scratch. He enjoys being able to continue working with at-risk kids which is something he became interested in while working toward his bachelor of art degree in Art with a minor in secondary education at Avila.

’02 Melissa Freeman received a doctorate from the University of Missouri Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2006. She is now working in a Kansas City area veterinary clinic. Melissa received her bachelor of science in biology from Avila.

’01 Lindsey Major Hartley and her husband and welcomed twins on Sept. 20th 2007. Jude Thomas weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces and Jolie Marie weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces. They join their big sister
Eiley, age 2. Lindsey received her bachelor of science in nursing from Avila.

’01 Michael Derting recently graduated from the Cortiva Institute--Chicago School of Massage Therapy. He was voted class speaker at graduation, and he plans on contributing to the overall well being of his clients. He is currently understudying a role for the New Leaf Theatre and he plans on taking classes at the Second City training facility.  Michael received his bachelor of arts in theatre from Avila.