their third child, a daughter, Samantha Jo, on January 9, 2020.
will have a three-volume biography about Stephen A. Douglas, who got his start in politics in Jacksonville, published in May. The work covers the politician’s greatest achievements between 1844 -1850.
and Brian Atlas May 24, 2020.
Warren Musch ’43
celebrated his 100th birthday on October 25, 2021. He is a WWll flight veteran. Warren is a very special American treasure who honorably served his country, then led a full civilian life of family, business and further public service.
Abby Matson McCarty ’08
was promoted to accounting manager at ADM.
Dr. Rebecca Vortman ’05
was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Education Award.
Jennifer Sunley ’98
recently celebrated 15 years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc., where she is currently the natural resources discipline manager. She joined the firm in 2006.
Sarah Christian ’19
graduated with a masters degree in public health from the University of Illinois Springfield May 2021. She obtained the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification from the National Health Education Credentialing (NHEC).
Jordan Washington ’16
started a new position as the development communications coordinator for the Goodman Theatre in downtown Chicago.
Carmen Kremitzki Umberger ’13
started a new position as associate director, Smith Career Center, career advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Bradley University.
Eric Hiatt ’11
has been elected to be the 91st president of the Illinois Jaycees.
Brian McKenna ’74
recently published his second book. Sunbury Press published "Cops Under Fire!" which is a compilation of 12 stories of real police shootings and the lessons we can learn from them. Brian's website is www.authorbrianmckenna.com.
Nancy Hull ’73
went back to teaching after being retired for 10 years when her district reopened for in-person learning in October of 2020. They needed a long-term substitute and it was a small class and shortened day. She truly enjoyed her six months of fourth grade. The kids were so happy to be out of the house and back with friends, even with social distancing and masks.
Bill Hitt ’63
led the Judah Lion Ministry team on a trip in October to Sparta, Wisconsin, to preach and pray to Acres of Hope retreat ministry, near the Wisconsin Dells. God performed many healings and miracles.
Dalitso Sulamoyo ’96,
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission chief executive officer, has been elected as new chair of the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP), the largest anti-poverty network in the country. The partnership is a national, nonprofit membership organization that provides technical assistance, training and other resources to over 1,000 community action agencies around the country like the regional planning commission, as well as nonprofit and public groups funded by the Community Services Block Grant.
Robert Engebrecht ’58,
July 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).
Hilma Ivey Mortell ’61,
April 1, 2021.
Richard Woods ’72,
May 14, 2021 (Alpha Phi Omega).
Joseph “Mark” Tomlovich ’76,
August 4, 2021.
Les Switzer ’77,
June 27, 2021.
Debra Garlisch Phebus ’77,
July 10, 2021 (Alpha Kappa Phi).
Jim “Wally” Waltrip ’78,
August 4, 2021.
William Hess ’71,
July 1, 2019.