Class Notes

Melissa (Wingert) Houston** (’95 chem. engr.) and her husband, Scott Houston, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth, on May 26, 2006. Sara joins her big brother, Matthew Allen, who was born March 31, 2004. The Houstons live in Longview, Texas, where both Scott and Melissa are employed at Eastman Chemical.

Lisa M. (Rayhons) Sindelar** (’95 exerc. sport sci.) an officer with the ISUAA Club of Indianapolis, married Dana Sindelar during a sunset/full moon ceremony on October 5, 2006 at the Reiman Gardens. They exchanged vows among the divided line of close Cyclone and Cornhusker family and friends. They concluded the wedding celebration with a tailgate reception before the ISU vs. Nebraska football game on October 7, 2006. Being the fans of their teams, it made complete sense to have the wedding planned around the focal point of the game. Everyone had a great time, especially Dana’s family!

Craig Morris** (’92 animal sci.) is the deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing service, responsible for programs aimed at serving the U.S. poultry and egg industries. Craig writes: “Iowa is, as we all know, the nation’s leading egg production state. I believe many ISU grads would be happy to know that one of their own in Washington, D.C., is doing all he can for Iowa and U.S. agriculture.” Craig lives in Fairfax Station, Va.

Michelle (Mraz) Langston** (’97 psych./zool.) and husband, Christopher Langston (’95 comp. engr.), are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Kyle Langston, who was born on June 20, 2006. Proud grandparents Dennis and Kris Mraz are also ISU alumni, so Kyle will be a true ISU Cyclone through and through! The Langston family lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Daniel Pottratz** (’98 const. engr.) and wife, Ruth, would like to announce the birth of their second child, Axel Irl Pottratz, born on Sept. 12, 2006 at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, La. Axel weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed by his big brother Atticus, who had his first birthday three days after Axel’s arrival. Daniel is still working at a project manager for F.H. Myers Construction Corp., in the New Orleans area. The Pottratzes live in Gretna, La.

Jeanette Tate** (’93 psych., ’95 MS soc.) married David Ackerman on July 8, 2006 in Clarion, Iowa. Jeanette teaches online courses for various colleges. David teaches vocal music in Clarion. Their home is in Clarion, Iowa.

Kipp Van Dyke** (’02 child and fam. svcs.) is engaged to Breanna Hayes (’04 English ed.). While Kipp and Breanna were sitting on the steps of Curtiss Hall recently, the campanile began playing the song Breanna is going to walk down the aisle to (thanks to ISU Director of Bands, Dr. Michael Golemo). Kipp and Breanna then proceeded to share the best memory one could have from ISU – getting engaged! Kipp currently works at Kansas State University as a residence life coordinator, and Breanna is a seventh grade English teacher in the West Des Moines school district. Kipp lives in Manhattan, Kan.

Alison Monaghan* (’05 journalism) has accepted a position with Vanguard Media Group in Las Vegas, Nev., as public relations account coordinator. Alison lives in Las Vegas.

Leia Guccione* ('04 mech. engr./pol. sci) is currently serving as an officer in the United States Navy as the assistant 1st lieutenant on the USS Pearl Harbor out of San Diego. Her fianc, Thomas D. Lechtenberg* (’03 meteorology) is currently serving the United States Army as part of the 49th MP Battalion in Iraq. Leia and Thomas plan to wed sometime after his return in October 2006.

Alice Fay Keene* (’05 chem. eng. / German) writes: “Thought I'd share my display of ISU pride with the Alumni Association back home. I live in Athens, which is in the heart of Bulldog country, but folks here definitely know where I'm from!”

Shawn Eagleburger* (’05 interior dsn.) has moved to begin graduate work in student affairs – higher education administration at Ball State University. Shawn lives in Muncie, Ind.

Dan Kartman** (’00 trans./log.) and wife, Lori (Bates) Kartman** (’02 trans./log., ’02 prod. op. mgmt.) are proud parents of their first son, Evan, born on April 22, 2006! The Kartmans live in O’Fallon, Mo.

Marnie Vittetoe** (’00 fam. resource mgmt.) has been appointed by the Minnesota Life Group Insurance to senior client relationship advisor. Her responsibilities include acting as primary account manager for Minnesota Life clients in Southern California. Marnie, who is relocating to California, will open the new office in Glendale on October 1.