We are sorry to announce that Burt Vincent ’71 passed away at the age of 67 in his sleep on September 1, 2016 due to diabetes complications. Burt finished his education in New York pursuing studies in film. A funeral will be held in Chicago on September 10, 2016.
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Debra Burt-Frazier ’75 was highlighted by the Moraine Valley Education Center at Blue Island for her work in the Upward Bound Program which tutors students in core subjects and ACT prep.
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Dr. John (Jack) Herrmann ’74, a professor of veterinary medicine, has been reappointed to the Illinois State Board of Health.
Steve Skelton ’71 “has seen it all” in four decades as an attorney, including more than 20 jury trials where his clients faced potential execution if he failed.
Claudia Reinhardt ’72 recently published a book of poetry entitled “Skating on the Sky.” The book is divided into sections, each highlighted by inspirational quotations and color photos taken by the author. The poems focus on the seasons, family, community, nature, and the senses.
An Illinois native, Claudia has lived in Colorado, Boston, and Iowa before taking root on the Great Plains. After working in corporate communications for many years and earning a master’s degree, Claudia is now a freelance editor, writer, and tutor. She and her husband, John Reinhardt ’71, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Debby DeBernardi ’76 left a nursing career to become an ordained minister and professor of religion.
Mark Calvin Yontz ’72 and Sandra Ward Yontz ’72 welcomed the birth of their grandchild Calvin Christopher Duke on September 8, 2015. Calvin joined parents Chelsea ’05 and Jamie Duke and big sisters Grace and Caroline.
George McGee is the 2015 recipient of the John Walker Manning Mentor and Teaching Award at Georgetown College in Kentucky where he is Professor of Theatre and Film. The Award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated leadership in mentoring and counseling students in their academic course work and who has shown excellence in teaching. Students make nominations and have a significant voice in selecting the Manning Award winner each year. McGee, who holds an MFA from Florida Atlanta University, has been a member of the faculty at Georgetown College since 1984.
Family and friends helped celebrate the marriage of Cheryl Larea Portwood-Peden & Noah Emery on October 17, 2015 in Homewood, IL. Cheryl also welcomed the birth of her first grandchild, Milan Amari Rogers on July 8, 2015.