On Oct. 21, Scott Logsdon (C ’84) released a five-song EP from his new rock musical, “Romero and Juliet”, which he co-created with composer Aaron Gandy.

On Oct. 10, Stephanie Rhodes Tyree (AS ’98) was inducted into the Parry McCluer High School Athletic Hall of Fame in Buena Vista, Virginia, for her achievements in basketball and softball. (pictured right)

Von Homer (AS ’05) was spotlighted in a national media feature published on BlackBusiness.com titled, “Black Scientist, Inventor, and Innovation Leader Explore the Human Science Behind AI.”

On Oct. 26, Chris Sexton (C ’00, ’10) and his bluegrass band Nothin’ Fancy, performed at the Collins Theatre in Paragould, Arkansas, as part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series.

Ericka Norfolk Rohrbaugh (AS ’16, HP ’21) was named to the United Way of Frederick County, Maryland Board of Directors.

On Nov. 1, an article titled “Round House to celebrate holidays with Broadway hit ‘Cult of Love’” announced that Joanna Whicker (C ’17) will make her Round House Theatre debut as Diana Dahl Bennett in “Cult of Love,” running Nov. 18 through Dec. 27 at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland. 

On Oct. 26, Kyle Windbeck (C ’21) was announced as the new bassist for the bluegrass group Lonesome River Band. (pictured right)

Following a successful appearance with the Munich Radio Orchestra, J. Aaron Hardwick (C ’21, ’22)  will return to Germany to conduct Game On Symphony on Dec. 4, 2026, continuing his collaboration with the orchestra. He will also conduct the Winston-Salem Symphony in Next Level: Video Game Music in Concert on May 8, 2027, as part of the orchestra’s 2026/27 season.

On Oct. 21, Patrick Rippeon (C ’25, ’27) was recognized for winning first prize in the saxophone category, ages 17+, at the Charleston International Music Competition.

On Oct. 14, Ekhlas Khalaf (P ’26) appeared on season 18 of ABC’s Shark Tank with co-founder Crystal Naoum to present Loli-Med, a product designed to help children take liquid medicine. (pictured far right)

Alumni Passings

David Emmanuel Hughes (ANG) of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away on Sept. 27, 2026.

Mario Pritchett (ANG) of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026. (pictured right)

Key
AS – Arts & Sciences 
B – Business
C – Conservatory
D – Dayton
E – Education
HP – Health Professions  
N – Nursing 
P – Pharmacy 
ANG – Alumnus Non Grad