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2001

Janine Renée Geller
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Ross James married Beth Woelflein, a fellow teacher at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, CT, where Ross has taught English for four years. He completed a master’s in teaching through Michigan State University in 2003.

Joanne Magnan married Ryan Smith in Shelburne, VT, on October 15. Sarah Conti was a bridesmaid, and Joachim Horseley, Josh Baumer ’99, Andrew Lefkowits, Taylor McGowan, and Erik Grimaldi ’98 played music during the ceremony. Also in attendance were Niki Michaelson Baumer ’00, Sheri Andersen McGowan ’00, Lisa Perry Horsely ’98, Phil Hodgkins, Kerry Shearman, Courtney Drake, Chrissy Bouyea, and Kyle Morrison. Joanne and Ryan live in Tallahassee, FL, where they own a landscaping company. Joanne runs the office end of the business, which allows her to stay home with daughters Marlie, 3, and Josie, 1.

Matthew Topalian received an excellence award from Hess Educational Organization for his work as a kindergarten teacher in Taiwan. He is helping to draft a new curriculum, test students’ English levels, and train teachers. Head teacher at his school since August, he is the communication bridge between the Taiwanese staff and foreign staff. He is spending lots of time with his dog, Abigale, and planning trips around the world.

In February singer Sinem Varoglu performed at a concert at Simon’s Rock College organized by Cornell Woolridge ’00, who was unaware that they had attended Skidmore together. “It was only later on that we realized I was one year younger and that we shared a common involvement in music,” reports Sinem. “He was a Bandersnatcher and I was a member of the Dynamics.” She also appeared at a national a cappella competition for high-school students, which “made me nostalgic, thinking about the Dynamics performing my arrangement in Lincoln Center as part of the ICCA National Championships.”