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.
Sarah Brewster '07
Sarah Brewster is a database and communications manager for Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.
Mallory Thuente Bendorf '07
Mallory Thuente Bendorf offered a 10-week art and sensory class for young children and their parents this spring titled “Miss Mallory’s Art and Sensory Class.” The class, which was based in Jacksonville, Ill., allowed children to explore and discover various materials.
Dr. Ashley Kort Morhardt '06
Dr. Ashley Kort Morhardt is a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She uses an array of techniques to investigate the function and evolution of craniofacial anatomy in dinosaurs and their extant relatives. Ashley earned a Master of Science degree in biology from Western Illinois University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Ohio University.
Leah Borrowman Wombacher '06
Leah Borrowman Wombacher is a seed service advisor supporting the Stone Seed brand at Monsanto in St. Louis, Mo.
Rebecca Vortman '05
Rebecca Vortman has been promoted as the manager of perioperative education at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in nursing administration through the University of Illinois at Chicago. She plans to graduate this December.
Lawrence Spasojevich '05
Lawrence Spasojevich is assistant general counsel in New York City’s Office of Labor Relations in New York, N.Y.
Jessica Ballenger '05
Jessica Ballenger works for Safeco as their quality assurance manager in Seattle, Wash.
Tony Shiffman '04
Tony Shiffman is the new varsity football coach at Fort Madison High School in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Mandi Scott Chukin '04
Mandi Scott Chukin is a buyer for Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, Ill.
Samantha Bentley '04
Samantha Bentley is an independent sales support team leader and underwriter for Diversified Crop Insurance Services in Jacksonville, Ill.
Natalie Blake Prince '03
Natalie Blake Prince is an agricultural program specialist in the conservation and environmental programs division at U.S.D.A. Farm Service Agency in Springfield, Ill.
Dr. John Hulsen '03
Dr. John Hulsen completed his residency in plastic surgery at Ohio State University in June. He began his fellowship in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery at Harvard Medical School in July.
Ike Howe '02
Ike Howe has been named an associate with Benton & Associates Inc. He serves as project engineer/project manager at the firm located in Jacksonville, Ill.
Tony Evans '02
Tony Evans is a chemist and forensic examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Quantico, Va.
Tim Chipman '01
Tim Chipman was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association. He is currently in his third year as assistant principal at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Ill.
Adam Mefford '97
Adam Mefford was appointed police chief for the city of Jacksonville, Ill.
Eric Mandell '97
Eric Mandell is creating a video game along the lines of “CSI” and designing the curriculum around it for a physics class he teaches, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant intended to introduce new ways of thinking about STEM pedagogy. Eric teaches in the department of physics and astronomy at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Bill Stephens '95
Bill Stephens works in the legal department at Stewart Title Insurance Company as a legal assistant in Addison, Ill.
Paul Johnes '96
Paul Johnes is the new baseball coach for Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, Ill.
Anne Credi Sumpter '95
Anne Credi Sumpter is a strategic business partner for the Center for Creative leadership in Greensboro, N.C.