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April 2024 Class Notes

In April 2023, Nora Koerner MacDonald (C ’02) became the director of member engagement for National Active and Retired Federal Employees in Alexandria, Virginia.

In March 2023, Matt MacDonald (AS ’04) became the director of student activities at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

On April 26, Patrick D. McCoy (C ’05) will be the moderator for Strathmore’s Windows Pre-Concert Talk, “Our Bones Cry Out! – The Journey of Black Classical Musicians Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Katie PropsKatie Props Allen (AS ’12, C ’12) was highlighted in an article entitled, “Hat by Hat: Meet Katie Allen of Lifted Millenery.” (Pictured to the left.)

On March 22, Kyle Jumper (B ’14, B ’16) and his wife Kelsie welcomed baby Raelynn Loren Jumper into the world.

L.A. St. Hill (AS ’14) is the director of the Wilkins Athletic and Event Center.

Ting-Yu Chen (E ’19) presented opportunities for in-person international collaboration and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) at the National Taiwan Normal University, University of Taipei and Chinese Culture University.

Brody GrantOn April 9, Brody Grant (C ’21) was featured on Good Morning America to promote Broadway’s “The Outsiders,” in which he plays the leading role of Ponyboy Curtis. (Pictured to the right.)

In March, Andy Espinoza (AS ’22) held a film production workshop for secondary students in the Northern Virginia area as part of the Young Screenwriters’ Conference. (Pictured in the feature image of the blogpost.)

On March 21, Ashlyn Fitch (C ’23) was the guest star in episode eight of season 23 of “Law & Order” that premiered on NBC and is now streaming on Peacock.


In Memoriam
Betty Critz (D ’59) of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on March 15, 2024.

Patricia Strickler Lam (D ’49) of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away on March 15, 2024.

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