Evan Cree Gee: I'm now in Austin, studying government at UT, and living with Graeme Taylor! It's been a big change living in Texas, but it's been nice to get to see a small group of Kenyon grads regularly (Graeme, along with Emily Davis '19 and Derek Foret '17).
Juliet Levy: Hi! I'm in Denver finishing up my MA in Musicology at the University of Denver, remotely, of course. Over this year, I've dealt with being a student and TA during COVID, but there were good times too! I got to present one of my research papers at the Mountain Plains Music Library Association Conference (on Zoom) and again as part of my school's quarterly colloquium. Soon, I'll be working on my thesis and checking out PhD programs.
Isabel Landers: Sam Roschewsk and I finally tied the knot in October after postponing due to COVID! We are so happy and looking forward to our big celebration hopefully next year!
Jessie Alperin: Jessie is a second-year student in the Graduate Program in the History of Art at Williams College and the Clark Art Institute. She also works as a research assistant in nineteenth-century art. She is the editor-in-chief of a new scholarly journal called Venti: Air, Experience, and Aesthetics, which she started with other Kenyon alumni. The first two issues were published at the end of September at venti-journal.com.
Colton Orr: I just moved to London to finish studies at the LSE. I hope everyone is safe and healthy!
Devron Martin: Dear friends, after graduation I moved to TBA (The Big Apple AKA New York City) where I currently reside. Living here during Covid has been lonely, so I am thrilled to announce that after many months of deep reflection and soul-searching, I have decided to adopt a gerbil. Right now, I am thinking of naming it Monica, but I am open to other suggestions. Please feel free to reach out -- I'd love to hear from you guys <3
Alma Urbano (Urbano-Torres): Hi all! Just thought I'd write a quick note saying that it looks like things are getting wild in the world, but please keep hope! Also an ask for all of you to get involved, make sure you continue voting, support local organizing initiatives led by people affected by the issues at hand, keep having difficult conversations. As a Mexican immigrant currently on DACA, I am scared, I can't vote, I can feel opportunities slipping through my fingers in the next years, potential decades to come. And yet, I will continue organizing and supporting my communities, I will continue showing up even when it is me who will be in danger. Please take care, this is a marathon not a sprint, we need all hands on deck, please keep your loved ones close, please show up, and please don't lose hope. If you are able to, you can check out my work here and support the Chinook Fund in Denver, Colorado. This is a foundation that supports local organizing efforts by making sure their fundraisers and grant decision makers also represent community leaders: https://www.coloradogives.org/chinook-alma
Grace Riley: I moved to Los Angeles this summer to start medical school at UCLA. I enjoy being a student again and escape to the beach as much as I can!
Rachel Schafer: Pre-COVID, I was finishing up some breast cancer research at the Ohio State University, but our lab was forced to halt work in March. During quarantine, I, like so many others, picked up way too many crafts and fell into bread making. A few months ago, I moved to Cleveland to start medical school at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and am absolutely thrilled to be back in school working towards my dream. I wish everyone the best during the chaos that is 2020!
Stephanie Holstein is now an associate editor at Princeton Architectural Press. In her new role, she serves as the production editor for their children's book program and select adult trade titles. She has recently acquired two books, coming out in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
Erick Ditmars: Sean Deryck and I stopped living together after 5 happy years. We had to go our separate ways. I went to Medical School, while Sean chose to pursue a degree in crypto-botany, focusing, I believe, on Bigfoot’s diet. Despite distance, our love is very much alive.
Michael Itschner II: I’m in my third year of pharmacy school at The Ohio State University. I’m also working as an intern at the Wexner Medical Center East Hospital in the inpatient pharmacy.
Heath Carmichael: Heath is tired. He is also worried about Sean Deryck.
Charlotte Lee: This past summer I started a safe back deck art program for kids ages 7-13. The classes had a strong emphasis on collage and drawing inspiration from the work of contemporary female artists. I worked with 11-12 kids a day split into a morning and an afternoon session. When the pandemic hit in March and my career as a makeup artist was suddenly put on a long pause, I figured what better time to start an art class for children.
Sadiq Jiwa: Hi Everyone, I continue to reside back home in Vancouver while the closure and restrictions continue with the Canada, US Border. I just got promoted in my job - I am now the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour which has had a very busy season. I am continuing with my golf training, but I'm unfortunately stuck to playing in local Vancouver events due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, I have had two second-place finishes in my last three starts and I continue to wait for my opportunity to qualify for the PGA of Canada - Mackenzie Tour next year. I hope everyone is doing well.
Eliza Abendroth: Jack Marooney and I continue to experience the political turbulence up close in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC. I am still at Mathematica Policy Research and working with a group of passionate colleagues to pursue more criminal and juvenile justice work.
Clara Yetter: Upon graduation, I lived for a year in Austria as an au pair for a family. I traveled, spoke in German, and made life-long friends from around the world! Although my ultimate goal is to perhaps live and work abroad as an ex-pat, currently I am very grateful to have a position as Visit Coordinator with the admission team at Capital University. Especially in the midst of a global pandemic, the educational landscape is shifting and changing more than ever, and that has been challenging yet humbling to be a part of. In the future I plan to use my experience in post-secondary education to further streamline my passions and career goals in an international setting.
Natalie Kane: As with most of us I am not at all where I thought I would be at this point in this year, but I am very grateful that I have been able to continue working in theatre! As the Patron Services Associate/House Manager at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, I'm proud to have helped present outdoor, socially distanced performances this summer and fall, bringing a little bit of live art to these challenging times.
Joey Schutz: In late August, Avery Campos ’18 passed away in her home in Austin, Texas. She had been studying Clinical Psychology as a PhD student at the University of Texas at Austin, where her work focused on interactive effects between cultural, social, psychological, and biological factors on substance use related outcomes.
While at Kenyon, Avery majored in Psychology, and had a minor in Statistics and Music. She was a member of the Take Five a capella group, where she served as music director her senior year. She is survived by her family in Los Angeles and remembered fondly by the many friends whose lives she touched.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate her life on her birthday, November 25. If you would like to attend, please register at this link: https://forms.gle/iDQToDZCxCMfNY2S8.
If you are unable to attend but would still like to send a message or picture to include in the service, please contact schutzjoey@gmail.com
Parker Subia: After graduation I took a role volunteer coaching with the Football Team. I now work in the Office of Annual Giving at Kenyon and love every second of it. Peyton Thomas ’19 and I are still living in Mount Vernon. While I haven’t been on campus since March, I’m glad the students are back and are safely experiencing the place we all know and love. If you’re ever back on campus/want to know what’s going on at Kenyon, reach out! My email is still subiap@kenyon.edu. Be safe everyone!
Hannah Weingold: Hannah just recently moved to Chicago to work as a Product Strategy Associate at J.P. Morgan. She is eager to explore her new city (once COVID is under control) and catch up with fellow Kenyon alumni in the nearby area! Feel free to reach out : )
