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that, she owned a marketing consulting firm in Chicago, specializing in
food products. Susan lives in Port Barrington, Ill. E-mail: susan.thiess@
bairdwarner.com
Constance Renkel '76 says that her husband, Dewayne, enjoys his job as
an administrative assistant for the KBI. He plans to work all his life. They
don't have children or pets, but are considering adopting a child through
UNICEF. They have three nieces from Dewayne's brother and his wife,
Rita, who own and operate Arnold's Greenhouses. The all are married and
have several young children. She is grateful to have children in her life.
Phara Rathbun Holdredge '77 belongs to a service organization that
keeps her busy. They volunteer at the local hospital, the Daughters of
the Nile of Abdallah Temple, and support the Shriner's Hospitals for
Children. Phara lives in Olathe, Kan., and has three children. E-mail:
phagil@sbcglobal.net
Sharon Sears '85 is an architect practicing in Chicago with Interactive
Design, best known for their collaboration with Renzo Piano Building
Workshop in Genoa, Italy, on the design of the modern wing of the Art
Institute in Chicago. Sharon is the author of Kaplan Publishing's LEED
2009 Sustainable Design Study Guide and Flash Cards. You can see her
sustainable prototype design for the Chicago fire department in the NBC
television series Chicago Fire.
Megan Norris Hodges '95 lives in Prairie Village, Kan., with her husband,
Blake, and children, Oliver and Charlotte. She is the PTA president at the
children's school. E-mail:hodges.megan@gmail.com
Carolyn Bridges Ruggles '00 began a new job in 2015 as a case
manager at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis. She and her husband, Brent,
live in Wichita, Kan., and have two children, Grayson and Zoe. E-mail:
ruggles.carolyn@gmail.com
Allison York Pierron '03 welcomed a baby girl in November 2014. "She
is growing so fast and determined to keep up with her big brother, Charlie,
who started kindergarten in the fall." Allison and her husband, Daniel, live
in Melbourne, Fla. E-mail: allison.pierron@gmail.com
Traci McMaster Keefer '05 recently launched a sister company to
Scheme Events called Welcome Bag Shoppe, which creates welcome bags
and gifts for any event, wedding, or corporate party for guests. Items range
from hangover kits to "enjoy your stay" kits. Traci and her husband, Case,
live in Henderson, Nev. E-mail: traci.mcmaster@gmail.com
Marissa Rittof '08 graduated law school from KU Law in May and is
working as an assistant district attorney with the Johnson County District
Attorney's office in Olathe, Kan. E-mail: marissa.rittof@comcast.net
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spring events
Mom's Weekend: April 8-10
High Tea in KC Alumnae Event:
April 12
Big Event: April 16
Cupcake Sale: April 19-21
Pillow Paddle/Senior Wills: April 24
Formal: April 29
Picnic in the Park Alumnae Event:
May 1
Order of the Triangle: May 2
