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August 2024 Class Notes

Michael Brendes (AS ’95, B ’95) was one of Consulting Report’s Top 25 Real Estate Consultants and Leaders of 2024 recipients. 

On July 10, Kimberly Musial (C ’06) became the district director of fine and performing arts for the Huntington school district in Huntington, New York. 

Crawford_Drew_HeadshotOn July 1, Drew Crawford (AS ’08) became the assistant coach for Shenandoah University’s baseball team. (Image to the left)

On July 22, Katie Botkin (B ’12) became the assistant vice president, people partner, for Fortitude Re

On July 20, Mo Safren (C ’12) performed at Cunningham Creek Winery in Palmyra, Virginia, for the Saturday Music & a Food Truck Series.

On June 6, Gavin Horning (AS ’23) was announced as the 2024 recipient of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Harry G. “Doc” Jopson Award, and Elise Velasquez (AS ’24) was announced as the 2024 recipient of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Marjorie Berkley Award. (Image to the right)

Alexandra “Allie” Phillips (AS ’24) is a biology teacher for Rappahannock High School in Washington, Virgina. 

Alumni Passings

Dr. Wesley A. Ball (C ’73) Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Aug. 3, 2024

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