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California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0040

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1940s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Marriages

1940s

ROY F. BEACH (B.A, Industrial Arts, ’43) designed and taught the art of carpet sculpturing for 35 years. Beach is responsible for inventing nearly all of the equipment and techniques used to carve designs in carpet. Fully retired now, he can be contacted at 916-428-2144.

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1960s

JIM RICHMOND (A.B., Education, ’62; Credential, ’62; M.A., Elementary Curriculum and Methods, ’68) is a high school science and mathematics teacher. Richmond also works as a water, mineral, and geotechnical consultant, and was recently hired to conduct an erosion study of the Upper Putah Creek watershed in Lake County, California.

RICHARD MCBRAYER (B.A., Social Science, ’63) retired after 37 years as an educator. He spent 36 years teaching at Richfield Elementary School in Corning, California. McBrayer and his wife, Kathleen, reside in Corning.

DIANA DEATS-O’REILLY (B.A., Education, ’63; Credential, ’63) is a retired educator and author of Porphyria—The Unknown Disease. O’Reilly also serves as the chief executive officer of Porphyrin Press/Porphyria Educational Services in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She and her husband, Edward, reside in Grand Forks, and can be reached through their Web site, members.tripod.com/~PorphBook.

ADRIENNE MADDALENA (B.A., Education, ’64; Credential, ’64) retired after teaching for 26 years in the Plumas County School District. Maddalena and her husband, Guido, have two grown sons and two grandsons, and reside in Portola, California.

JAY HOLMES (B.A., History, ’66) is a retired principal of the California Youth Academy, a state youth correctional center. He is currently a member of the Manteca Unified School Board, and is active with the Boys & Girls Club and the Manteca Morning Rotary.

LARRY JACKSON (B.A, Physical Education, ’68) has spent the past 30 years as the owner/operator of Heidelberg Graphics, an independent printing company. Jackson helped local historian Lois McDonald put John and Annie Bidwell’s diaries on disks that are sold at Bidwell Mansion. He resides in Chico.

RAY MERZ (B.A., Sociology, ’68) was recently honored for his service as director of the Placer County Health and Human Services Department. Merz was nominated for the award by his co-workers.

ROY MICHAEL OWENS (B.A., English, ’68) is president and chief executive officer of the North Penn Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Owens recently returned from an economic development conference in Poland and Germany. He resides near Villanova, on Philadelphia’s Main Line, and can be reached at rmykl@aol.com.

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1970s

FRED BINSWANGER (B.A., Physical Education, ’70; Credential, ’71) teaches physical education and mathematics at Westwood High School in Westwood, California. He resides in Westwood with his wife, Kari, and son, Karl.

LT. GEN. GARY HUGHEY (B.S., Business, ’70) is the deputy commander in chief of the United States Transportation Command, the designated single manager of the U.S. global defense transportation system. Hughey (in photo right), a U.S. Marine, was recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant general by Air Force General John Handy. He is the eighth deputy commander in chief of USTRANSCOM since it was established in 1987.

ELAINE PRATER (B.S., Business Education, ’71; Credential, ’72) recently retired after 30 years of teaching for Gridley High School in Gridley, California. Prater also taught business classes at Butte Community College for 19 years. She now resides in Grove, Oklahoma.

GENE SAKAHARA (B.S, Social Science, ’71) is a recruiter for Gilroy Unified School District in Gilroy, California. Sakahara taught at various schools and served as principal of San Ysidro School, Rod Kelley School, and Jordon School in Gilroy for several years. He helped develop a comical cooking show that he has performed with his partner, Sam Bozzo, at the Gilroy Garlic Festival every year for the past seven years. He resides in Gilroy.

ROBERT D. WALTON (B.S., Business Administration, ’71) is the interim chief executive officer of CalPERS, the California Public Employee’s Retirement System. Walton (in photo right) has been employed with CalPERS for the past 27 years. He and his wife, Patti, reside in Folsom, California.

BARRY BAKKEN (B.A., Psychology, ’72) served in the U.S. Marine Corps reserves during the Vietnam War. Bakken does technology marketing for Phase II, a Santa Clara company. He resides in Los Gatos, California, with his wife, Candy, and two children.

PAUL JOHNSON (B.A., Physical Education, ’72; Credential, ’73) coached and taught physical education for 28 years in Red Bluff, California. Johnson is currently an assistant principal at Colusa High School and Colusa Alternative High School in Colusa, California. He and his wife, Shelly, have four children.

DAVID L. SANDERS (B.S., Business Administration, ’72) recently retired after 11 years as the finance director for the City of Folsom, California. Sanders has held positions with the Mendocino County Public Works Department, the City of Chico, and the Town of Paradise.

VIVIEN WONG (B.A., Sociology, ’72) worked for the San Diego County Office of Education, served as principal at Olivewood Elementary School, and spent the past five years as the principal of Yulupa School. She recently took a position as the new superintendent/principal of the Cinnabar School District in Petaluma, California, where she resides with her husband, Carl.

MARGARET DAME (B.A., Business Education, ’73) is the Big Pine Unified School District superintendent in Inyo, California. Dame earned her administrative credential from Simpson College in Redding, California, and served as assistant principal for schools in Siskiyou County and Barstow before going to teach English at Big Pine High School. She and her husband, Gerald, live in Big Pine, California.

WILLIAM J. LYONS, JR. (B.A., History, ’73) was recently appointed to the California Water Commission by Governor Gray Davis. Lyons (in photo right) served as chairman of the Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for California for five years, and most recently served as secretary for the California State Department of Food and Agriculture.

RICK SALMON (B.S., Business Administration, ’73) has owned and operated Salmon RK, General Contracting in Benicia, California, with his wife, Kay, for 23 years. Their children, Kelly and Paul, both attend CSU, Chico. Salmon and his wife reside in Benicia.

THOMAS SIMPSON (B.A., History, ’74) is the new principal at King City High School in King City, California. Simpson served 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, obtaining the rank of major, before spending the next 16 years as a teacher and administrator.

MARY JO FOX (B.A., Physical Education, ’75; Credential, ’77) is the administrative vice principal at Woodside High School in Woodside, California. Fox spent 12 years teaching and coaching at Amador High School, 10 years teaching physical education at Ione Junior High School, and two years as assistant principal at Armijo High School in Fairfield, California, before taking her current position.

MIKE MCELHINEY (B.S., Agriculture, ’75) recently received a national award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for his research and conservation efforts. McElhiney is a district conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, a position he has held for the past 27 years.

ERIC SNEDEKER (B.A., Physical Education, ’75; Credential, ’78; M.A., Physical Education, ’81; Credential, ’81) is the principal of Mill Street School in Orland, California. Snedeker spent three years as the administrative director of the Butte County Office of Education, 10 years teaching special education, and is also currently the coach for the Chico Rooks professional soccer team.

ANDREW WADE (B.S., Civil Engineering, ’75) is a structural engineer for Tobey Wade Structural Engineers in Truckee, California. Wade has more than 28 years’ experience with structural consulting firms, and was involved in the restoration of the San Francisco Opera House. He lives in Glenshire, California, with his wife, Suzy, and two daughters.

CHERYL GANN-MCGUIRE (A.B., Liberal Studies, ’76; Credential, ’78; Services Credential, ’93; M.A., Education, ’94) is the principal at John McManus Elementary School in Chico. Gann-McGuire (in photo right) taught special education and served as assistant principal at Little Chico Creek Elementary School prior to being selected for the McManus position. She resides in Chico with her husband, Jerry, who recently retired from his position as Butte County superintendent of schools.

MARK A. OUIMETTE (B.A., Geography, ’77) is the head of the Department of Geological Sciences and the director of the Environmental Management Program at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Ouimette (in photo left) earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at El Paso, where he worked for a short time, and also lectured at East Carolina University. He and his wife, Nina, have three children.

JEFFREY BARKER (B.A., History, ’78; B.A., Philosophy, ’78) is the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Prior to taking the position at Converse College, he was chair and professor for the Department of Philosophy at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. Barker (in photo right) also founded and directed the Albright Center for Ethics, Law, and Medicine at Albright College. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Purdue University.

ALBERT WOOD (B.A., Psychology, ’78) is the chief financial officer for PalmSource, the software unit for Palm, Inc. Wood received his master’s degree from San Jose State University and served as chief financial officer of Insignia Solutions, a wireless technology company. He resides in Danville, California.

GLYNNIS CAMPBELL (B.A., Music, ’79) is a historical romance novelist. Campbell (in photo right) has published four books—My Champion, My Warrior, My Hero, and A Knight’s Vow. She also does voice-overs for computer software and audio books, and is a mother of two.

PATTY MORIARTY (B.A., Art, 79; M.A., Information and Communication Studies, ’82; Credential, ’89) is an art teacher at Fair View High School in Chico, where she has worked for the past seven years. Moriarty taught at the American School of Milan in Milan, Italy, and spent 10 years as the director of Community Action Volunteers in Education at CSU, Chico.

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1980s

BILLY D. SIMMONS (B.A., Public Administration, ’80) was recently appointed to the Economic Strategy Panel by Governor Gray Davis. Simmons is also a Yuba County supervisor and director of the Regional Career Center for the Yuba County Office of Education, where he has worked since 1987.

MICHAEL “MICK” SEIDEMAN (B.A., Geography, ’81; M.A., Geography, ’88) spent eight years traveling through 125 countries. Seideman (in photo right) is founder and chief executive officer of Totally Global, a travel and geography education software company. He resides in San Rafael, California, and can be reached via e-mail at mick@totallyglobal.com.

JOHN M. WARDELL (B.A., Psychology, ’81) is currently the chief probation officer for the Butte County Probation Department. Wardell worked for the Butte County Probation Department for 15 years before taking a position with Nevada County as their chief probation officer for five years. He resides in Oroville, California, with his wife, Helen, and son, Jeremy.

MIKE CAWLEY (Credential, ’82; M.A., Education, ’86) is the principal at Davis High School in Davis, California. During his 11 years at Lemoore High School in Lemoore, California, Cawley garnered two California High School Principal-of-the-Year awards, one from the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the other from the Association of California School Administrators.

KATHLEEN KENDALL-TACKETT (B.A., Psychology, ’82; M.A., Psychology, ’84) is a psychologist, researcher, and accredited lactation consultant. She authored the book The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood: Coping with Stress, Depression, and Burnout in 2001. Kendall-Tackett is the Behavorial and Social Sciences Distinguished Alum for 2003. She resides in Henniker, New Hampshire.

TONY RICHARD (B.A., International Relations, ’83) is the principal at Brookside Elementary School in Willits, California. Richard received his master’s degree from the United States International University in London, England, and has served in the United States Peace Corps for the past several years while teaching at Baechtel Middle School in Willits.

PATRICK SINCLAIR (Credential, ’84) received the 2002 Superintendent/Principal of the Year award from the Association of California School Administrators. Sinclair recently retired from his post as superintendent/principal for Antelope Elementary School in Red Bluff, California, a position he had held since 1994. He and his wife, Maureen, live in Red Bluff.

STEVE BROCKMAN (B.S., Business Administration, ’86) is the president of Builder’s Capital, Inc., a real estate loan company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brockman has been in the commercial loan business in Nevada since 1987, when he worked for First Interstate Bank. He resides in Las Vegas.

ROXANNE GOULD (B.A., Information and Communication Studies, ’86) is vice president of California public and legislative affairs for AeA, a group representing computer hardware and software manufacturers. Gould (in photo right) has also lobbied for the California Building Industry Association and the California Chamber of Commerce. She resides in Sacramento, California, with her daughter, Kennedy.

RONALD JARRELL (B.A., Public Administration, ’86) is the commander of the county jail for the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office in Contra Costa County, California. Jarrell spent the past 20 years as sheriff in Lassen County. He is married and has two adult daughters and two grandsons.

KORI BIEBER (M.A., Psychology, ’88) is the head of the counseling department at Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, Oregon. In February 2002, Bieber was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Butte Community College in Oroville, California.

TRISHA DELLIS (B.A., Psychology, ’88) spent six years as an assistant principal before becoming principal at Earle Jamieson High School in Grass Valley, California. She and her husband, Jeff, have two sons, Zach and Brandon.

SALVADOR FRIAS, JR. (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’88; Credential, ’90) is the assistant principal at Sierra Vista Junior High School in Canyon Country, California. Frias (in photo right) received his master’s degree in education administration from California State University, San Bernardino.

MARK SMITH (B.A., English, ’88; Credential,’89) is a network analyst for the Robert E. Kennedy Library at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. Smith, also an award-winning salsa maker, earned top honors for his salsa recipe at the Stone Soup Ethnic Music Faire in Grover Beach, California, last year. He resides in Shell Beach, California.

KEVIN RAY WATSON (B.S., Business Administration, ’88; M.S., Business, ’96) is vice president and chief financial officer of California Independent Bancorp and Feather River State Bank. He resides in Yuba City, California.

LINDA PHILLIPS (Credential, ’89) recently retired after 10 years as chair of the Tehama County Scholarship Program, the program that sponsors the Miss Tehama County and Ambassador of Tehama County contests. Phillips also taught for 30 years in the Red Bluff Unified School District.

BRIAN WOODS (B.A., Art, ’89) is the director of the Mary Graham Children’s Shelter in Galt, California. Woods received his master’s degree from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California. He and his wife, Jen, live in Galt with their two children.

1990s

REBECCA LINKOUS (B.A., Psychology, ’90) received her Juris Doctor from Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, California. Linkous is a certified law clerk with the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office.

ANNETTE MEDE (B.A., German, ’90) is the owner and operator of the Jamestown Hotel and Restaurant in historic Jamestown, California. Mede spent several years working in the hospitality business in the state of Washington before returning to California.

RENE SIMON (B.S., Biological Sciences, ’92) is an inspector for the Placer County Agriculture Weights and Measures Office. Simon is responsible for ensuring that plant materials being shipped do not harbor any unwanted insects or harmful pests. She began her career in San Mateo County as an insect-pest-detection trapper.

JAROD COGSWELL (B.S., Recreation Administration, ’94) is the general manager of ClubSport Oregon, a full-service athletic club in Tigard, Oregon. He resides in Tigard with his wife, Kelly, and two daughters.

REED DAVIS (B.A., Music, ’94) recently returned to CSU, Chico to perform in the fall production of the operetta New Moon. Davis (in photo right) has performed in numerous national and international musicals such as Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, and The Pajama Game. He resides in Astoria, New York.

JULIE WINTERSCHEIDT (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’94) teaches kindergarten and reading at Canyon Elementary School in Lakehead, California. Winterscheidt received her teaching credential from Simpson College in Redding, California. She and her husband, Jim, have two daughters.

OSCAR DE LA TORRE (B.A., Latin American Studies, ’95; B.S., Political Science, ’95) is founder and director of the Pico Youth and Family Center in Santa Monica, California. The center focuses on providing services and leadership development for low-income and troubled youth affected by crime and gang pressures in the area. De la Torre received his master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the Task Force on Racism and Discipline for the Santa Monica-Malibu School District Board of Education.

AMANDA DETMER (B.A., Theatre Arts, ’95) is starring in a new NBC television comedy, A.U.S.A. Detmer (in photo left) plays a public defender on the show, which airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. She was the Humanities and Fine Arts Distinguished Alum for 2002.

KIMBERLY (GAY) GREENY (B.A., Journalism, ’95) is studying to obtain her real estate license. Her husband, ERIK GREENY (B.A., Social Science, ’96), is a senior researcher for the Department of Medical Development at Stanford University. They reside in Mountain View, California, with their daughter, and can be reached at greeny_k@hotmail.com.

MATT GORDON (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’98; Credential, ’00) is the baseball coach at Mendocino College in Ukiah, California. Gordon received coaching experience from working with Chico American Legion, Butte Community College, the Northern California Officials Association, and Elk Creek Junior/Senior High School.

JENNIFER TERPSTRA (B.S., Agriculture, ’98) is an agriculture teacher at Lodi High School. Terpstra received the state Agriscience Teacher of the Year award for her work in creating Lodi High School’s agricultural science academy program. She resides in Oakdale, California, with her husband, John.

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2000s

ROB BARNES (B.A., Psychology, ’00) is pursuing a Ph.D. in sports psychology from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Barnes is also a teaching assistant in the physical education department. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Gainesville.

TINA CARDIN (attended ’95–’00) is the co-owner of Two By Two Ranch and Petting Zoo, and the owner of Little Bits children’s clothing and furniture store in Chico. She (in photo right) and her husband, ANDREW J. CARDIN (B.S., Agricultural Business, ’96), a self-employed contractor, take care of more than 100 animals, which include ostriches, emus, llamas, goats, and geese. They often take their traveling zoo to cities as far away as the Bay Area. The couple lives in Chico with their daughter, Julie.

HEATHER (MILNE) NICHOLS (B.A., Journalism, ’00) is the communications coordinator in the marketing/community relations department at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, California. Her husband, TYLER NICHOLS (B.S., Special Major, ’00) survived the 61st floor of World Trade Center 2, on Sept. 11, 2001, and is currently a financial adviser for Morgan Stanley. They are expecting a child in January and reside in Redding.

MARK C. DAVID (B.A., Philosophy, ’01) recently received his commission as a naval officer from Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. During the 13-week program, he received specialized training in navigation, ship handling, engineering, naval warfare, and management.

MARCUS DORIN (B.A., Physical Education, ’01) is a skateboard team manager, skateboard clinic instructor, and is pursuing a master’s degree in strength and conditioning at CSU, Chico. Dorin (in photo left) taught the first for-credit university skateboarding class in the world, in 2000 and 2001. He lives in Chico.

MARK HUNTLEY (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’01) is a sixth-grade teacher at Willows Intermediate School in Willows, California. He and his wife, Shanna, live in Willows with their two daughters, Tristen and Kaitlyn.

CARRIE REYNOLDS (B.S., Business Administration, ’01) works for Franklin Templeton Investments in the dealer communications department. She resides in San Francisco, California.

KRISTA ROBINSON (B.A., Journalism,’01) is the manager of The Shop, a resale clothing store for the American Cancer Society. Robinson also offers referrals for cancer patients. She lives in Chico with her daughter, Deonna.

ZENAIDA SENGO (B.A., Art, ’01) is pursuing her master’s degree at the Art Academy in San Francisco, California. Sengo primarily works in watercolor and pencil and has exhibited her work at galleries in Chico.

DAREN SONNENBERG (B.S., Recreation Administration, ’01) is the manager of camping and recreation services for the Easter Seals Central California. Sonnenberg (in photo right) spent time as a counselor at Easter Seals Camp Harmon. He resides at Easter Seals Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains.

JASON ADKINS (B.A., Art, ’02) is the director of the 1078 Gallery in Chico. An artist himself, Adkins studied in England, Spain, and New York. He lives in Chico.

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Marriages/Anniversaries

ROBERT FICKERT (B.A., English, ’76) and MARIE FICKERT (B.S., Sociology, ’78) celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary June 11. She is an inspector for the City of Chico Fire Department, and he is a sales representative for Gerlinger Steel. The couple resides in Chico.

JEFFERSON J. GOOLSBY (B.A., English, ’82; B.A., Information and Communication Studies, ’82) married MEI-LING LEE (M.A., Music, ’01) June 8 in Bidwell Park. She is pursuing a doctorate at the University of Oregon, and he is a self-employed technical writer.

KEVIN ADAMS (B.S., Computer Science, ’86) married Melanie White June 22 in Seattle, Washington. He is vice president of engineering for Intelligent Results, and she works for the Department of Justice in San Francisco. They reside in San Francisco.

DANIEL BUCK (B.A., Spanish, ’87) married Yi Liang Kao June 17. He is a visiting scholar at the East Asian Institute, Columbia University, New York, and she is a landscape architect for the city of Berkeley, California. The couple lives in Berkeley.

CANDACE (SWIRE) ERICKSON (B.A., Information and Communication Studies, ’90) married RANDY ERICKSON (B.S., Recreation Administration, ’91) May 11. They both work for Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals.

MELISSA (O’GWIN) HANSEN (B.S., Agriculture, ’91) married Troy Hansen June 22. She works for the Tremont Group, Inc., in Woodland, California, and he is a self-employed farmer.

KAROL (VIEKER) BARAN (B.A., Music, ’92) married her gay partner Ira Baran July 6 in a Swedish civil ceremony in Stockholm. She is an editor/translator for a Swedish software company and is also the conductor of Stockholm’s Gay Choir and the Women’s Choir of Stockholm. (Ira [left] and Karol are in the photo at right.)

SUSAN (JOHNSON) SLOCUM (B.S., Business Administration, ’92) married Keith Slocum June 15 in Hawaii. She is a state disability workers compensation specialist, and he is employed by Sutter Seeds in Yuba City, California. They reside in Chico.

TIM FOX (attended ’88–’93) married Lora Dalrymple June 1 in Chico. He works for The Fly Shop, and she is employed by Pacheco Union School in Redding, California.

ANDRIA (PAUL) BUSCH (B.A., Sociology, ’93) married Joseph Busch Sept. 7. She is employed by Butte County, and he is a realtor for Century 21 in Gridley, California.

BECKY (EGGLESTON) JOHNSON (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’94; Credential, ’95) married CASEY JOHNSON (B.A., Psychology, ’97) June 15 in Chico. She is a first-grade teacher for Orland Unified School District, and he teaches at Willows Intermediate School. They reside in Chico.

MITCHELL VANDERWALL (B.S., Recreation Administration, ’94) married Coleen Michelle Fogle May 18. He works for Webex Communications, and she is employed by Life Masters in Rancho Cordova as a human resources coordinator. The couple resides in Folsom, California.

MOLLY ANNE (VAN PUTTEN) THOMAS (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’94; Credential, ’95) married Stephen Antquain Thomas June 28 in Chico (see photo right). She teaches first grade and reading recovery for the Gridley Unified School District, and he is an academic counselor at CSU, Chico.

CHRISTINE (LIRA) FARRELL (B.A., Child Development, ’95) married Corey Farrell June 15 in Chico (see photo left). She works for University Printing Services at CSU, Chico, and he works for Tri Counties Bank. They live in Chico.

KIRSTEN (TOCHER) BARASH (B.S., Nursing, ’95) married Jason Barash Aug. 17. She is a critical care nurse, and he is a clinical microbiologist. They reside in Oakland, California.

TISHA (CRESPO) VENTI (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’96; Credential, ’97) married Christopher Venti April 5 in Reno, Nevada. She teaches third grade at Bella Vista Elementary School in Redding, California, and he is a real estate investor. They live in Redding.

GRANT SAUTNER (B.S., Business Administration, ’96) married Sarah Ebersole June 1 in Chico. He is a marketing manager for SunGard Bi-Tech, and she is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English from CSU, Chico. The couple resides in Chico.

THERESA (ENYEART) SMITH (B.S., Health Science, ’97) married CHRISTOPHER SMITH (B.A., Physical Education, ’98) June 22 in Lexington, Virginia. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University, and he is an athletic trainer for the Virginia Military Institute. They live in Roanoke, Virginia.

GREG GARRETSON (B.S., Construction Management, ’97) married BETHANY HIETPAS (B.A., Physical Education, ’97) May 18 in Chico. He is employed by Pacific Gas and Electric, and she is a registered nurse at Enloe Medical Center. The couple resides in Chico.

ROSEANN (LANGLOIS) KEEGAN (B.A., Journalism, ’97) married Steve Keegan July 27, in South Lake Tahoe. She is a staff reporter at the Napa Valley Register in Napa, California, where he is a staff photographer. The couple also owns a wedding photography business, Accent of Light Photography (www.accentoflight.com). They are expecting their first child in May.

WENDY (ALEXANDER) PAVELCHIK (B.A., Public Administration, ’98) married PATRICK PAVELCHIK (B.A., History, ’98; B.A., Psychology, ’98) August 31. He teaches for the San Juan Unified School District, and she is a site administrator for River Oaks Center for Children. They reside in Sacramento, California.

NICHOLAS HENDRICKS (B.S., Computer Science, ’98) married Felicity Truong May 4 in Stockton, California. He is a video game developer for 3DO, and she works for IBM. They live in San Jose, California.

KEVIN GUSTAFSON (B.A., Social Science, ’98) married Kimberly DeMaegt June 29. He works for the Santa Barbara Police Department, and she is employed by Washington Mutual.

JESSICA (TOWNE) CARDENAS (B.S., Health Science, ’98) married Jason Domingo Cardenas April 6 in Chico. She works for the Center for Community Solutions, and he is a musician. They reside in Chico.

MATTHEW BRICKLEY (B.A., Anthropology, ’99; M.A., Anthropology, ’02) married JENNIFER O’GORMAN (B.S., Speech Pathology and Audiology, ’00) May 31. He is employed by Albion Environmental, and she works for The Living and Loving Project. They live in Chico.

AMY (LEDUC) WADLOW (B.S., Recreation Administration, ’99) married Michael David Wadlow March 23 in Chico. She works for Neighborhood Church in Chico, and he works for C and G Wadlow Electric. They reside in Chico.

CYNDI (ABUNDABAR) TING (B.S., Electrical Engineering, ’00) married Paul Anthony C. Ting April 27 in Chico. She is an independent candle consultant, and he is pursuing a degree in electrical engineering from CSU, Chico in addition to working in retail. They live in Chico.

PETER MARTENS (B.S., Biological Sciences, ’00) married Briana Hatch March 3 in Chico. He is a crew captain for the Forest Service, and she is employed by the National Guard and the Forest Service.

ALEX (LAVERDE) LANNIN (B.A., Theatre Arts, ’00) married SARAH TAYLOR (B.A., Theatre Arts, ’00) July 14 in Portland, Oregon. She is currently pursuing a teaching credential. They live in Portland.

RUSSELL FLORES (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’01) married KARA DUNHAM (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’02) June 15. He is a loan officer for Golden 1 Credit Union, and she is currently pursuing a teaching credential at CSU, Chico.

REBECCA (MITTELMAN) MATTHEWS (B.A., Art, ’01) married Scott Matthews June 1 in Chico. She is pursuing a teaching credential at CSU, Chico, and he works at Mercy High School in Red Bluff, California. They live in Chico.

ISAAC STOCKWELL (B.S., Business Administration, ’01) married Wendy Myers June 8 in Chico. He works for ChevronTexaco as a business systems analyst, and she is a medical records assistant at San Ramon Valley Primary Care. They live in San Ramon, California.

KALIE (WINZLER) IORG (B.A., Liberal Studies, ’01) married Christopher Iorg July 20. She is pursuing a teaching credential, and he is a network technician for Cisco Systems.

TARESSA (SHERMAN) MILEY (B.S., Recreation Administration, ’02) married Justin Miley June 8 in Paradise. She works for Do-It Leisure, and her husband is employed by Butte Community Bank. They live in Chico.

BRUCE THOMAS (B.A., Psychology, ’02) married Lisa Clark June 20 in Maui. He is employed by Tri Counties Bank, and she works for North Valley Dermatology. They reside in Chico.