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The Grapevine Online is uploaded on the First Friday of every month. It will have a couple of sections (when information is available), namely, Class Notes (your basic information on alumni babies, weddings, jobs, etc.), Calendar of Events, and Links to various recent stories about Christendom College and/or the Alumni of Christendom.

February 2011 edition of The Grapevine Online

Class Notes / Calendar of Events / Links to Stories / Prior issues

Class notes

Bill McCoy and Nicole McDonough were happily married this past September 25th at Immaculate Conception Church in Lonsdale MN. The Wedding was a grand celebration with family and friends. The couple had a wonderful time on their honeymoon in Ireland. Now Bill and Nicole are expecting a wee one in the middle of august. Bill works for a internet marketing company. The McCoy's live in Faribault MN.

Nathan and Elizabeth (Stephens) ('05) Traugott received an early Christmas present this year. Gianna Rose was born on Dec 7. Even after an ambulance ride from the birthing center to the hospital and an emergency C-section, she is a beautiful, healthy baby. Her big brother, Hugh- 1 1/2- enjoys cuddling with her in his bed.

 

Dane Weber ('03) married Jeanne Zepeda on November 13, 2010 at St. John the Baptist in Front Royal, VA. They traveled to Rome, Italy, Paris, France, Alsace, France/Germany, and ended in good old North Dakota for a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and a midwest wedding reception! For now they are living in Front Royal.

Father Christopher Smith, ('99), has traded in the beaches of Hilton Head, South Carolina for the mountains of northern Spain. In September he began his work towards a doctorate in dogmatic theology at the University of Navarre in Pamplona. Under Juan Luis Lorda, he is writing his dissertation on De Lubac and the supernatural debate in the 1940s.

 

Adam and Katy (Jenkins) Hochschild ('05) have had their third boy. Ambrose Steven Vincent was born October 27th, 2010, weighing 10 lbs. 4 oz. It was an (accidentally) unassisted home birth that went beautifully. The proud father did the catching, and would be happy never to do it again. Ambrose's brothers love him devotedly, and are mostly very gentle.

From Michelle (Dawson) Charba ('88): Our family did a first this year…. We all piled into the suburban with John's old "Hillbilly" hunting trailer attached, and headed to Texas for a wedding and harvest. We drove for three days and spent the nights in WalMart parking lots. There's nothing like traveling in the South during the summer in a camper with no air conditioning and no potty! It was worth it though to spend time with family. We have had big changes this year with both Therese and Marilyn off at college. Therese worked diligently during the summer to complete CNA classes and get her certification. Then she spent two weeks in Rome with a handful of her college classmates. She will graduate with a B.A. in May and then plans to get her R.N. and pursue a nursing career. Marilyn worked very hard last year and saved enough money to attend Christendom College this fall. Michelle was able to fly out to Christendom with her in August after not being to the campus in 22 years! Marilyn had quite an adjustment from working full time to being a full time student, but she loves being there and is learning so much. Much to our surprise, she even played powder puff football and had a blast! David spent several weeks during the summer helping out his grandfather at the farm in Texas. He was able to work alongside a couple of his cousins and they had a great time. Michelle keeps busy homeschooling Katrina, Anya and Halyna and Josef. John had a very successful hunting season and got his largest buck to date. He and David went with two other fathers and sons, so it was a very nice group. That's a quick up-date of our family. God bless everyone and have a wonderful 2011!

Louis ('08) and Amber (Meza) Massett ('03) would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Marie Massett, born August 19th 2010. She weighed 7Ibs. 15 ounces and absolutely perfect! After 5 1/2 years of praying for this miracle they are thrilled to be blessed with this precious gift. Thank you God!

 

 

 

 

Richard and Kateri Ambrow were married on October 16th, 2010 at St. James in Falls Church, VA.

Chris ('98) and Sarah (Stafki) ('98) Muro's girls, Isabella age 10, Katalina age 8, Angelina Colette 6 months and Gianna age 3.

Happy New Year from the David and Elizabeth Wallace ('05) family!

A blessed New Year from Sean and Mary Lou (Foley) Loftus and their girls (left to right): Caitlin is 3 3/4; Colleen is 2 1/2; Bridget is 16 months; and Maureen is 5.

Daniel and Agnes (Curley) Penny (both '97) are pictured with their 7 children on Christmas and are expecting # 8 in June.

Niall ('03) and Sherry ('02) O'Donnell - Patrick (2), Will (1), Jude (3)

Tim ('02) and Leah Coffey ('03) and kids - Left to right - Kate (8 mo) Emma (2) Maureen (4) James (6)

Abby, Zach, Nicholas, Nate, & Meg Fisher, children of Ben & Theresa (Ford) Fisher, ('03)

 

Happy New Year from the Delaneys ('07)!

Calendar of Events

February 11-13, 2011: Discernment Weekend

February 18-20, 2011: Spring Retreat

February 25-27: Crusader Visit Weekend #1

March 1, 2011: Fall 2011 Application Deadline

March 5-13, 2011: Spring Break

March 17-20: Crusader Visit Weekend #2

March 25-27, 2011: Accepted Students Visit Weekend

April 1-3, 2011: Mystery Dinner Theatre

April 8-10, 2011: Regular Admissions Visit Weekend

April 8-10, 2011: Spring Play - The Merchant of Venice

April 21-25, 2011: Easter Break

Press Releases and Campus News: http://www.christendom.edu/news/releases.shtml

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