1970
Kitt McMaster published “Hanna Rion – Her Life and Writings,” a biography of author Hanna Rion. He is a retired physician and pathologist from West Columbia, S.C., who wrote “James Henry Rion: Son of South Carolina” in 2021 about Hanna Rion’s father.
Jim Stevens has authored a memoir titled “Mill Hill Scientist: A Life Journey from the Edge of Poverty to Fulfillment,” which chronicles his early life and success in his scientific career. He is a retired consultant and tech contractor from Irmo, S.C.
1972
The Rev. Arthur Holt completed a collection of short stories titled “People of My Journey.” He is a retired S.C. United Methodist minister living in Boiling Springs, S.C.
1979
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida in Stuart, Fla. added Jay B. Shearouse III to its board of directors. He was previously senior vice president of Fidelity Federal Savings Bank in West Palm Beach, Fla.
1980
Roddey B. “Rod” Gettys, president and CEO of Pickens Savings and Loan, attended the Independent Banks of South Carolina’s annual convention in Savannah, Ga., in July. While there he connected with C. Dorn Smith III ’80, CEO and chairman of the board of The Citizens Bank; James R. “Jimmy” Fowler ’83, executive vice president and Anderson market executive for Countybank; and James A. “Andy” Timmerman ’87, president and CEO of Abbeville First Bank.
1981
Trustee Ronnie Andrews was appointed to the board of directors at Agendia in Irvine, Calif. He previously served as president and CEO of Oncocyte.
1982
Joey Embro III joined Washington Academy in East Machias, Maine, as assistant resident life director and dorm director.
1989
Dr. Kirk Campbell joined Singing River Health System in Gulf Coast, Miss., as a gastroenterologist. He previously was a physician at Louisiana State University Health Science Center.
Nucor Tubular Products in Louisville, Ky., has named John Williams as its regional sales manager for the Northeast.
1990
Dixie High School in Due West, S.C., hired Warren Hammond as a teacher of South Carolina history and track and field coach. He was previously a teacher at Anderson County Alternative School.
1991
Clara Mayhew Stokes was promoted to chief advancement officer at CARITAS in Richmond, Va. She was previously chief development officer.
1994
Tammy Mabry Grice became an audit, accounting and quality control partner at Elliott & Painter in Greenville, S.C.
1995
Lance Crick joined Ryan Beasley Law in Greenville, S.C., as an attorney. He was formerly with the U.S. attorney’s office for the district of South Carolina.
The Rev. John Evatt became a recycling center attendant in Oconee County, S.C. He also is a special education behavior therapist at West-Oak High School in Westminster, S.C.
Willem Alexander Groot joined Berkadia in Charlotte, N.C., as senior vice president and managing director, after five years as managing director at Wells Fargo.
The Morristown Fire Department in Morristown, Tenn., promoted Anthony Livesay to deputy chief. He has been with the department for more than 20 years.
1996
Charleston Southern University has promoted Dr. David Cross to full professor of Spanish. He had been an associate professor of Spanish at the university since 2014.
Carl A. Young was named chief information officer for ATC Development in Augusta, Ga., in July. A 27-year U.S. Army signal and cyber veteran, he retired as a colonel.
1997
The University of South Carolina has named Dr. Shelley Haddock Dempsey its inaugural assistant provost for graduation and retention.
Gibbs Leaphart, a member of the Robinson Gray law firm in Columbia, S.C., has joined the board of SoundBites, a local nonprofit that helps young people get what they need to develop their musical talents.
1998
Colleen Cunningham Ammidown joined Milford Regional Physicians Group in Milford, Mass., as a nurse practitioner, after a six-year career as nurse practitioner with Steward Medical Group.
PureWow interviewed Dr. Dendy Engelman for a beauty article. She is a physician and dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery and physician director of dermatologic surgery at New York Medical College and Metropolitan Hospital.
Nicole Whitlock Pelfrey was selected for the senior executive service position of international space station payload operations cost account manager, and manager of the payload and mission operations division within the human exploration development and operations office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.
1999
Women We Admire, a professional women’s network, has named Penn Page Williams one of its Top 50 Women Leaders of South Carolina for 2023. Williams is the COO of Pintail Capital Partners in Greenville, S.C. She leads the operations and strategic business initiatives for Pintail and oversees the creation and execution of their annual and long-range business plans.
2003
The American Inns of Court has chosen Erin Miller Wallin as one of two 2023 national Pegasus Scholars. Beginning in October, she will complete a six-week legal study with top barristers and judges in London, Northern Ireland and Scotland. She is the career law clerk for the chief judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in Chattanooga.
2004
Kelly Turner Harvey is now a community development loan officer with CLIMB Fund in Charleston, S.C. She was previously vice president and mortgage loan originator at Coastal Carolina National Bank.
AnMed in Anderson, S.C., has promoted Dr. Jennifer Hardin Thompson to director of pharmacy. She began as pharmacy operations manager for the hospital in 2018.
2005
Chris Clark, founder and president of AWRE Sports in Charlotte, N.C., was featured in the Daily Scanner, an independent news magazine. Clark played baseball for the Terriers.
2006
Walker Bruce and Janice Bruce announced the birth of their daughter, Lily Carolyn Bruce, born Sept. 27, 2022. Walker is a science teacher at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, S.C.
Suzanne Webb Jones and James Jones welcomed their son, James Black Jones V, on Feb. 10, 2023, joining big sister, Virginia. Suzanne is a nurse practitioner at Dr. Randal Rudderman Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa in Atlanta, Ga.
Charleston Southern University appointed Dr. Gabby Poole as dean of the College of Health Sciences. She was the founding director for the physician assistant program.
2007
Erica Britenburg Martin and Josh Martin welcomed a daughter, Laurel Sloane Martin, on June 2, 2023. Erica is a radiation therapist at GenesisCare, and Josh is an assistant professor of English at Tusculum University. They live in Asheville, N.C.
Lianne Moore Parr is now lead scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Va., and chief of staff in support of program managers in the biological technologies office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. She was promoted from associate.
The William & Mary School of Education in Williamsburg, Va., has appointed Dr. Leandra Parris associate dean and director of diversity and inclusion. She was an assistant professor at Illinois State University from 2013 to 2019.
Erica Cosh Whitt and Alex Whitt announce the birth of their first child, Jacob Alexander Whitt II, born May 12, 2023. The family resides in Spartanburg, S.C., where she is a licensed clinical social worker and he is the technical director for athletics at Dorman High School.
2008
Lizzie Lambert Cox joined the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in the small business/self-employed division as an attorney in Atlanta, Ga. She was an attorney at GDCR Attorneys at Law for seven years.
Misha Lee and Jacob Daugherty announced the birth of their son, Jacob Rhodes Lee-Daugherty, on Jan. 31, 2023. Lee is an assistant general counsel at Interpublic Group in New York City.
2009
University School of Nashville (Tenn.) has promoted Dr. Scott Collins to director of enrollment. He served as assistant director of admission for almost 11 years.
Concetta Wilson Smith and Will Smith announce the birth of their daughter, Anne Riley (Annie) Smith, born Feb. 4, 2023. She joins big sister Caroline. They live in Nashville, Tenn.
2010
Ashley DeCleene celebrated her third anniversary with Joe Bliss on Dec. 15, 2022. She is a self-employed personal tutor in Lexington, S.C.
Fran Battles Girdler and John Girdler welcomed their son, Tom Girdler, on March 14, 2023. They live in Nashville, Tenn., where she is a speech language pathologist.
Nucor Corp. in Charlotte, N.C, has promoted Brittni Jenkins to senior compensation analyst.
Allyson King Moffat and Dr. David Moffat II announce the birth of their son, Duncan Wilbanks Moffat, born May 22, 2023. He joins siblings Wells and Taite. They live in Columbia, S.C., where Allyson is a quality assurance manager at the U.S. Department of State and David is a bariatric surgeon.
Mary Miles Rogers married David Brice on May 17, 2023, in Paris, France. She is a paralegal at Nexsen Pruet. They live in Columbia, S.C.
2011
Dr. Nathan Redding was promoted to senior lecturer at Clemson University. He has taught in the biological sciences department since 2018.
2012
Hallie Willm Biediger and M. Brooks Biediger welcomed daughter Elizabeth “Lizzie” Barbara Biediger on Dec. 29, 2022. Biediger is a staff attorney at the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Eric Breitenstein was named to the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. He was named to the SoCon Hall of Fame in May 2020. He is a science teacher at Osborn Middle School in Phoenix, Ariz.
Hayes Brown sank a two-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a sudden death playoff to win the mid-amateur division in the Lupton Memorial Tournament at the Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn. A resident of Charlotte, N.C., he is the CFO and director of retail development at FACED the Facial Studio.
The Sumter Board of Realtors in Sumter, S.C., has promoted Shelby Hardee to communications director, after nearly two years as communications coordinator.
Anne-Griffin Patterson Tafel and Thomas Tafel welcomed their son, Carros Callaway Tafel, on July 7, 2023. They live in Columbia, S.C., where she is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Palmetto Health Richland and he is the community outreach manager at Lexington Medical Center.
2013
Ally Bank has promoted Kellee-Morgan Witherspoon Abercrombie to director of software engineering. She had been a principal technology strategist at the company. She lives in Charlotte, N.C.
Katy Tamblyn Burt and Jason Burt announce the birth of daughter Everett “Evie” Jeanne Burt, born Aug. 31, 2022. Burt is director of student affairs of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina.
Mary Carman Jordan received national board certification in health and wellness coaching. She is director of campus events in Wofford’s admission office.
Mary Katherine Dubose Lentz and Joe Lentz announce the birth of their son, Joseph “Dial” Lentz, born Feb. 24, 2023. They live in Charlotte, N.C., where she is an assurance manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers and he is a project accounting manager at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.
2014
Grace Longanecker Lipscomb and Brian Lipscomb ’15 welcomed their third daughter, Scarlett Lipscomb, on April 7, 2023. She joins sisters Felicity and Lerelai. They live in Fort Riley, Kan., where Grace works in Army health care and Brian is a captain in the U.S. Army.
Dr. Tanner Oldham and Millie Oldham announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret “Mae” Ellis Oldham, born April 28, 2023. He is a dentist at Cedar Spring Family Dentistry.
The Products Finishing website has named Jan Patton, a research chemist at Metal Chem in Gaffney, S.C., to its 40 Under 40 Class of 2023.
Myranda Blake Sieverding and James Sieverding ’13 announce the birth of daughter Emma Kate Sieverding, born Feb. 2, 2023. They live in Charlotte, N.C.
2015
Anna Micheal Bentley has joined Ameritas in Boiling Springs, S.C., as an independent life insurance agent and financial advisor.
Becca Brown married Roderick Todd ’17 on Nov. 19, 2022, in Pawleys Island, S.C. She is a senior consultant at Guidehouse in Washington, D.C., and he is associate director of talent management and booking at Axios. Hank Davis led the alma mater at the ceremony.
The Rev. Palmer Cantler and Brent Gregory welcomed their daughter, Harper Caroline Gregory, on May 8, 2023. They live in Knoxville, Tenn., where Palmer is a United Methodist minister and Brent is a senior clinical research associate at Fortrea.
The South Carolina Society of Association Executives has recognized Hank Davis as the 2023-24 Lobbyist of the Year. He is vice president of government affairs and community relations at the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association in Columbia, S.C.
Ruth Lawson Fowler married Joey Jordan on March 11, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Bennettsville, S.C. She is a materials analyst and continuous improvement lead at Shakespeare Co. in Columbia, S.C.
Rob Galloway reached the third round of gentleman’s doubles draw at Wimbledon with his partner Lloyd Harris from Cape Town, South Africa.
Courtney Grafmeyer was promoted to chief financial officer for Margaret Donaldson Interiors in Charleston, S.C., following three years as an accounting controller at the company.
Edison Partners added Shelby McKeown to their team as an investment associate. She was a global loan products officer at Bank of America for three years.
2016
Ashley Cantey was promoted to property manager at The Jasper in Charleston, S.C. She has served as the property’s assistant manager since 2021.
2017
Albert Kitchens became a licensed CPA on Nov. 21, 2022. He is a senior tax associate in Columbia, S.C.
Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies has named Julie Robinson Peeples financial advisor in its Isle of Palms, S.C., office. Peeples joined the company in 2022.
Alex Pruitt was promoted to vice president at Capitala Group in Charlotte, N.C. He was a senior associate with the firm for a year.
2018
Liz Holcomb and Connor Donohue were married on June 16, 2023, in Greenville, S.C. She is an account manager at ScanSource, and he is a financial planning analyst at ASE Financial Advisory Group. They live in Greenville.
Berkley Manchester and Robert Barrett Jr. ’19 were married on May 27, 2022, in McFarland’s Cove, Maine. She is a compliance administrator at the London Co., and he is an investment banking analyst at Boxwood Partners. They live in Richmond, Va.
2019
Taylor Bunge and Kyler Stemen ’18 were married on June 3, 2023, in Fort Mill, S.C. Taylor graduated from Georgia Tech in May with a master’s degree in human-computer interaction. Kyler works in infrastructure investment at Nuveen in Charlotte, N.C.
Austin Ciuffo joined the intellectual property practice group at Spencer Fane in Greenville, S.C. He has been a patent litigation associate at the firm since April 2023.
Carrington Eley married Vasilios Nasoulis on Dec. 17, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. She is an assistant for Sallie Holder at Sallie Holder Speaking and Coaching in Greenville, S.C.
American Leadership Academy in Lexington, S.C., named Chandler Engel as baseball coach.
Brooke Elizabeth Lane joined Profection Physical Therapy as a physical therapist in Florence, S.C. She graduated from University of St. Augustine with a doctor of physical therapy degree on April 20, 2023.
Fletcher Magee was featured in an article by Montenegrin newspaper Vijesti, which discussed his performance in the AdmiralBet ABA League.
Northern Tides Therapy hired Brittany Joyce Randall as an outpatient occupational therapist after her graduation from the Medical University of South Carolina in May 2023.
Paige Bolton Swafford accepted a full-time position at BMW Manufacturing Co. in Greer, S.C., as an energy sustainability engineer. She completed an 18-month internship with the company.
Curneisha Williams was featured in an article by the News & Press in Darlington, S.C., highlighting her pursuit of a master’s degree at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. She has been working as a mathematics teacher for Teach for America since 2020.
2021
Maggie Adcock married Will Lynch ’22 on Nov. 12, 2022 in Birmingham, Ala. They live at Fort Rucker in Enterprise, Ala. She is an audit associate for Elliott Davis, and he is a second lieutenant training to be a Chinook pilot in the U.S. Army.
JetSweep hired Ryan Lovelace as a demand generation specialist. He lives in Washington, D.C.
Eliza Metts married Will Monts on May 27, 2023, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Charleston, S.C. She is a marketing assistant at the Charleston Stage Co.
ETC selected Sammy Verdino as one of its Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program mentees. He continues to pursue a master’s degree in lighting and scenic design at Tulane University.
2022
Marisa Barrera graduated with a master’s degree in community engaged medicine from Furman University on May 6, 2023. During her time in graduate school, she interned at Project Hope Foundation and worked with Chick-Fil-A and the Village Church.
Grace Cutter married Dylan Smith on May 22, 2023, in Charleston, S.C. She is a technical solutions engineer at Epic Systems. The couple lives in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Nicholas Wardroup was the subject of a feature article in the Newport (Tenn.) Plain Talk. He is a graduate student at the University of Memphis and is interning with the City of Memphis Planning Department.
2023
Caitlin Beacom was featured on an episode of “The Mental Matchup,” a podcast by Morgan’s Message, an organization that promotes dialogue about mental health in athletes. She was featured for her experience playing collegiate lacrosse and how it impacted her mental health journey.
Dori Heldreth married Henry Bolin on June 24, 2023, at Lexington Baptist Church in Lexington, S.C., where they live. Bridesmaids included Caroline Payne ’23, Emily Lang ’23, Samantha Kohler ’23 and Evie Lutz ’24.
Caroline Mathisen joined the Beach Real Estate Funds team in Charleston, S.C. as a fund intern.