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Kevin Holliday ’93

Celebrating my 50th birthday in Bora Bora, my favorite place. My husband John and I married 11 years ago and will celebrate 28 years together in February. As someone who grew up in Oregon, I’m amazed that I fell in love with Los Angeles and have lived in California since graduating from OES. Three years ago, I started my own company, Bright Triangle. We provide process improvement, business intelligence, and presentation services. I enjoyed seeing my classmates at our reunion, and I hope to see more of you in ’28.

Carolyn Shannon ’60

I recently sold my home in Henderson, Nevada and have moved to an independent/assisted living facility in Sisters, Oregon. I am closer to family members, all of whom live here in Oregon. I am also closer to OES, thus enabling me to perhaps attend some events as they occur.

Laurie Haung ’10

Laurie Huang ’10, Roong Wongsmith ’10, Cynthia Lu ’10, Joshua Hou ’10, and Mark Chou ’12 recently reunited in Taipei for Mark’s sister Angela Chou’10's wedding to her husband and fellow Stanford alumni Joshua Wong. Angela and Joshua now live in London!

Cyrus Forney ’23

I’m in my second year at Northeastern University, where I’m studying environmental and sustainability sciences with a minor in data science. I studied abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece for the first semester of my freshman year, and I joined the Northeastern Club Basketball team this past semester. I recently began an internship at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA, where I’ll be working in the Automated Aquatic Facility Lab (AAF) until mid-May. I’m very excited about the chance to test and improve entirely unique systems focusing on marine invertebrate husbandry and research, as there are no systems similar to the ones used in the AAF at any other lab in the world.

I'm also looking forward to conducting my own independent research on environmental health in relation to tropical coral morphology with help from the other researchers in the lab, which could ideally be published by the end of my internship period.

Jesse Lindholm ’23

I recently wrapped up my internship at Taiwan Mobile as an IT intern. Those 12 weeks were quite the journey and provided a valuable learning experience!

I had the opportunity to build a file management tool using Java and PostgreSQL, which led to a significant increase in document management efficiency. This experience taught me the importance of creating adaptable code and the value of learning new programming languages and software to develop impactful company tools.

One of the most valuable lessons I learned was the importance of effective communication. I regularly explained my progress and asked questions in Chinese and English, presented a tool demo in Chinese to the IT department, and learned the importance of understanding, listening, and adapting when working in a second language. 

My mentor, Jason Wang, and my colleagues in the IT Department gave me guidance and support that was invaluable in shaping my experience and I extend them my heartfelt thanks.

Brent Erensal ’74

Brent Erensal ’74 is in the center of this photo taken Thanksgiving 2024 at the Half Moon resort in Rose Hall near Montego Bay, Jamaica. Brent and his wife Nina (in green dress) were married at the Sugar Mill at Half Moon in November 1990 and have been returning more than annually as a family tradition. Also pictured are several descendants of another alum, Drew ’73.

Pictured left to right: Brent’s nephew Drew E. Erensel, his wife Kim, and baby Adriana; Esme Erensel, holding Seraphina Jane Erensel; Lorin, husband of niece Sophia W. Erensel, in red dress; Nina Erensal and Brent Erensal; their son Hunter Howard Erensel and his wife Katherine; son Pearce Ferhan Erensel, his wife Stephanie, and baby Sabrina Ingrid Erensel.

Ellie Ward ’16

Ellie Ward did not technically graduate from OES, but transferred to Phillips Exeter Academy in her sophomore year and thought it would be nice to say hi to the OES fam. She graduated in 2021 from the University of Michigan and moved to Atlanta this fall to attend Emory Law School, focusing on IP & patent law. Alums should feel free to reach out if they are ever in town!

Jessica Collins Christofferson ’01

I am still living in Seattle, WA with my husband Tyler and two boys, Easton (age 12) and Austin (age 10). I am still working as a stormwater engineer at a local firm. Our family is always busy with kids in multiple sports and other enrichment activities, including band. Having an instrument back in my house has made me look fondly back on my days playing the saxophone in the OES jazz band and pep band. Our family has visited 12 of the 30 Major League Baseball parks, with the two Texas MLB parks planned for 2025.

Colin Williams ’00

I got married to Jessica Rudholm, the local independent theater actor turned dance teacher. We took our honeymoon in Greece and now live in San Francisco with our two cats.

Cayton Smith ’23

I just completed my first year at the University of Puget Sound where I competed on the basketball and golf teams. I am enrolled in the Business Leadership program and minor in Spanish and communications. Through this program, I secured a paid internship this summer with RiteSize Consulting LLC. Additionally, I was an intern for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, for two weeks. I was able to expand my knowledge in a field that interests me. This spring, I was honored to return and be an alumni speaker at the OES alumni induction and share insights about the journey that awaited the class of ’24 leading into graduation.

Katherine Karafotias ’66

Some members of the class of ’66 gathered in Portland recently to visit with classmate Toni Lehman ’66. Toni, who lives in Minnesota, spent a few days with Portlanders Katherine Karafotias ’66, Kimberly Beck ’66, and Betsy Marsh ’66, enjoying dinner twice during her stay. She and Kimberly also had an opportunity to visit Newport on the coast before Toni left for Bend to visit her sister, Joanne. It was a great time to enjoy one another’s company and to talk about memories of St. Helen’s Hall!

Abbie Daigle ’14

There was something so special about reuniting with the class of 2014 this June. So much has changed in 10 years, and yet, the comfort I felt gathering in the Great Hall with this awesome community remains. The resounding sentiment my former classmates and I shared was one of immense gratitude. The time spent together during and after the reunion at OES was a weird and wonderful reminder of the connections that were forged and remain despite time and distance—my hope is that we don’t wait another five years to be reminded of that! Thank you for a wonderful alumni weekend.

Austin Schock ’09

While breakfasting with Chris Myers (guybrarian, poet emeritus of the class of ’09, and perennial eggnog apologist), I mentioned our 15th OES reunion was coming up. “Don't I feel old now,” he said with his characteristic laugh. He was right, and yet … I got to hear from some fellow ’09ers at alumni weekend. I’m amazed at everything we’ve done in such a short amount of time. Families started, careers changed (engineer to lawyer, who knew?), new friends, and wonderful memories. To everyone who was there in person, in spirit, and in our class portrait on the wall, I wish you another stupendous 15 years. And I hope to see you all soon.

Lori DesRochers Lopez ’02

I've been in Wisconsin working as a professor of communication arts for over a decade now, and I'm excited to be starting a new role as associate dean for social sciences in the College of Letters & Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
 

Phoebe McKinney ’79

I was extremely honored to be selected as a featured graduate of the UMASS Amherst Center for International Education for my work in post-conflict-fragile states in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Read my full profile here: umass.edu/cie/phoebe-mckinney-m-ed-2001.
 

Ethan Bankowski ’20

I graduated from Connecticut College in spring of 2024. Following that, I will be attending the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health studying international health and concentrating in humanitarian aid.

Serge Zenisek ’06

Serge Zenisek ’06 and former OES classmate Ashleigh Zosel-Harper ’06 welcomed their daughter Willa on June 22, 2024 in Minneapolis. Everyone is doing well, and we’re looking forward to Willa’s first visit to Oregon this summer!

Beth Laun Ursin ’79

My husband, Mark, and I are recently retired and traveling in addition to taking care of my mother, Bonnie Laun, and our new 18-month-old granddaughter, Cloe. I’m continuing to work part time as a consultant with my professional association, Global Career Services and Employer Alliance (CSEA).

Rachel Lowell ’19

After four years at Bates College in Maine (where there seemed to be a former OES student everywhere I turned), I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, a minor in Hispanic studies, and a concentration in children, adolescents, and schools. I am spending the summer at home, working for Portland Parks & Recreation, before heading to Valencia, Spain to teach English for a year or two, or maybe more. I have to credit the OES Spanish teachers for helping me build a strong foundation of Spanish skills and an appreciation for the value of cross-cultural education. I do not think I would be embarking on this journey if it weren’t for Señora Boyle, Dana Mosher Lewis, and Maria McIvor!

Meredith Bozentka ’14

Meredith Bozentka and Michele Molteni welcomed a son, Renato, on May 10, 2024. He was born at 8 lbs and 21 inches long. Congratulations!