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July 2021 Class Notes

Paul NobleArabesque Recordings will release 14 digital CD albums of Paul Noble’s (C ’56) arrangements for concert/wind band. (Pictured to the left.)

Arlene Moore Thorpe (C ’75) retired from her position at CM Bradley Elementary School at the end of the 2020-2021 school year after 13 years of service.

Ford Dieth (C ’95) will serve as the interim head of school for St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie, Louisiana.

Vernon Bock (AS ’96, ’98, ’00) was named assistant superintendent of administration for Frederick County Public Schools in Winchester, Virginia.

Annette AmermanAnnette Amerman (AS ’97) began working as a Korean War Historian for the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in July 2020 after working for the Marine Corps History Division for 20 years. She left the Marine Corps History Division with the honor of receiving the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal. (Pictured to the right.)

Stephanie Rhodes Tyree (AS ’98) was named principal of Enderly Heights Elementary School in Buena Vista, Virginia.

Chad Roberts (B ’09) was named regional general manager for the southwest for Door Services Corporation, located in Texas.

Carl Rush (B ’09, B ’11, EL ’20) was named Loudoun County’s first chief equity officer.

Jenna Pinchbeck (C ’11) was featured in an article on BroadStreetReview.com for demanding that the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, be more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

Vidhya Kannan (HP ’14) was named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of East Valley in Mesa, Arizona.

Catherine Major (AS ’16, HP ’17) married Christopher Ealey on June 19, 2021.

Shaylin O’Connell (HP ’17) was named to the Loudoun County High School Hall of Fame in June 2021.

Andrew Burrill (C ’18) recently served as executive producer and casting director for a film about life after COVID-19.

Melissa Sims (P ’18) started working as a pharmacy operations manager for Meritus Health in Martinsburg, West Virginia in November 2020.


In Memoriam

David Greene (C ’77) passed away on Dec. 30, 2017. He was a lifelong entertainer; he worked as a vocalist for Seabourn Cruise Lines for many years. David loved music and theater throughout his life.

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