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It’s a great day to be a Titan! Are you All In?
Today is All In for Wesleyan at IWU. Dr. Randy Reed ’73 has offered to give $500 for each class year with 30 donors today, and an additional $500 for each class with 60 donors. Seriously – every dollar counts! Help the class of 2012 meet this Challenge. Click this link to donate https://www.iwu.edu/all-in You can also see how 2012 is doing in the challenge.
You can see All In on campus by clicking here.
Erick Henderson ’12
The American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) has elected Erick Henderson ’12 of Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN) as its president. The American Optometric Student Association currently represents 6,700 students of optometry. Erick is the 49th student to serve as president of the AOSA. Henderson, from Danville, IL, is the 49th student to serve as president of the AOSA. Erick is a current student at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He is the recipient of multiple scholarships and is active with OptometryStudents.com, the Student Society of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association. Additional information regarding Erick’s election can be found here.
Congratulations Erick!
Erick is pictured on the far right of the photo along with (from R->L): Vice President Lauren Fereday, MCPHS University School of
Optometry; Treasurer Evan Tirado, New England College of Optometry and Secretary Christin
DeMoss, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.
Erika Olsen ’12 Cameron Ohlendorf ’12
Class of 2012 alumni Erika (Olsen) Ohlendorf and Cameron Ohlendorf were married on October 3, 2015 at Evelyn Chapel in Bloomington, IL. A reception followed at Epiphany Farm. Several fellow Titan alumni were in attendance including parents, aunts, and cousins of the groom, the sister of the bride, and many Titan friends.
Congratulations to Erika and Cam from the Class of 2012!
Pictured: Jeff Baran ’10, Hillary Stone ’12, Liz Allen ’10, Betsy Pacey ’13, Lauren VanMoffaert ’12, Cameron Ohlendorf ’12, Erika (Olsen) Ohlendorf ’12, Bryce Hayne ’12, Emily Schimick ’12, Tommy Gilbert ’12, Amanda Fazzari ’14, Melissa Ohlendorf ’85, Greg Ohlendorf ’85, George Schuitema ’67, Jessica Olsen ’08, and Eric Johnson ’08. Not Pictured: Gwen (Ohlendorf) Dean ’70 Vicki (Ohlendorf) Squier ’73 Clint Squier ’02 Brett Dean ’03 Leah Squier-Falaschetti ’06 Ryan Munsterman ’14 Laine Twanow ’04 Van Miller ’04 Andy Kozlowski ’12 Jan (Klean) Scott ’71
Matt Seidel ’12
Matt Seidel has been busy since our 2012 graduation as both a trombone teacher and performer in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area. Following graduation, Matt got his M. M. from Southern Illinois University. Matt performed at the Aspen Music Festival in Aspen, CO in the summer of 2015 and has since been performing with classical, jazz, funk, rock, salsa, and polka groups. Primary teachers for Matt include: Tom Streeter, Tim Pitchford, Chris Davis, Clint McCannless, and Jessica Butler. Join me in wishing Matt many years of continued success!
Carlee Nestelberger ’12
Class of 2012 alumna, Carlee Nestelberger, has been featured on both Fox News and the Chicago Tribune recently for her artistry through her company, AmazziRoots. Carlee has been featured as a part of Amazon’s new Handmade at Amazon program, where she is also a featured artist. Congratulations to Carlee! We’re proud to call you a fellow Titan!
**Pictured (on left) is one of Carlee’s AmazziRoots creations, and (on right) Carlee in action to create a piece.
December 1, 2015 Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, groups and individuals around the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
As you consider giving this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current Titans. Your gift supports all the things that make an IWU experience unforgettable and unique! Gifts can be made online at www.iwu.edu/give or by calling 309-556-3091.
Thanks for keeping Illinois Wesleyan in mind this holiday season. Go Titans!
Rachel Carreras ’12
Class of 2012 alumna, Rachel Carreras, will make her debut with the Mad Cow Theatre Company by starring as Ayah in “The Secret Garden.” The show will run from November 20-December 20 in Orlando, FL. You can purchase tickets or learn more about the production here.
Congratulations to Rachel for her starring role!
Krista Felten ’12, Brian Piotrowski ’12
Fellow Class of 2012 alumni Krista Felten and Brian Piotrowski were married on August 1, 2015 in Hoffman Estates, IL. Many fellow Titans served in the bridal party, including: Kristen Piotrowski ’09, Megan Thompson ’12, Kevin Piotrowski ’15, Justin Eddington ’12, David Vaughan ’12, Logan Kent ’13, and Tommy Deschler ’12. Other Titans were able to join the couple in their celebration and include: Nick Kenaga ’14, Angela Mulae ’14, Ryan Ott ’12, Mike Christison ’12, Brian Sorich ’14, Maura Moran ’11, Katie Witzel ’12, Emily Schimick ’12, Bryce Haynes ’12, Kathryn Breisch ’12, Michael Henry ’12, Steve Hayman ’12, and Danielle Sanchez ’08.
Pictured below are the Titan couple and fellow Titans who attended the wedding!
Congratulations to Krista and Brian!
Katie Trowitch ’12, Fred Thompson ’12, John Simonelli ’12, Will Jenkins ’12
Several Class of 2012 alumni supported Illinois Wesleyan through participation in the recent IWU Internship Fair on behalf of their companies. The Internship Fair was held on September 28th. The Class of 2012 sends thanks to the following alumni for their continued support of IWU and current students:
Katie Trowitch- Caterpillar
Fred Thompson- Caterpillar
John Simonelli- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Will Jenkins- Coyote Logistics