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| 97 Edward S. Potkanowicz writes:
I completed my Master's degree and Ph.D. at Kent State University! I am currently an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
at Ohio University. My wife, Deanna, has her Ph.D. in clinical
psychology and is employed by Ohio University at O U's Department of
Counseling and Psychological Services. We were married in August of 2006.
http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~potkanow/Site/Welcome.html {3/07} |
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Joe Ethen writes: In May, I
decided to move on with my professional career. I moved to Iowa and have
started Chiropractic school at Palmer. It is OK, the Exercise Science
program prepared us well; but it is also very time consuming, about 10 hours
of class each day. Alicia and I celebrated our second anniversary this
summer with my family in MN.
{8/02}
AN UPDATE!!! Alicia and I would like to announce the birth of our daughter, Gabriella Elizabeth!!! 'Ella' was born on Tuesday, March 2, 2004. She is 19 1/2 inches and 7 pounds 6 ounces. We welcome her to our family with all the love in the world, and daddy loves to spoil her. Joe has opened a practice in Canfield, OH on Rt 224, just east of Rt 11. |
97 Matt
Kostek writes:
I've
promised Dr. B a few times now that I would post on the website so I'm
actually getting around to it now after about 10 years. I'll keep it
short in the interest of time (yours and mine). I completed my MS
(Exercise Science) at Ball State after leaving Youngstown and then my
PhD at the University of Maryland (Kinesiology). I'm currently
finishing a Post-Doc at Children's National Medical Center in the
Research Center for Genetic Medicine in Washington DC and have accepted
an Assistant Professor position at the University of South Carolina in
Columbia. My primary area of interest (research) is understanding the
impact of genetics on muscle loss through aging, disease, or disuse.
On the
family side of things, my wife Tammy and I have been married for 7 years
now and we have two children, Connor (2 1/2) and Caitlyn (4 months).
Life in Maryland/DC has been great but we're ready to move on! I
usually see Dr. B every couple years at the ACSM national meeting, which
usually provides us about 20 minutes or so to catch up. I'm glad to
hear that everyone is doing well from the looks of the website and wish
everyone the best! If you're thinking about graduate school, do
consider the University of South Carolina as I'll be looking for
graduate students very soon and a degree from YSU certainly ranks high
according to my criteria!!
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Larry
Jensen writes:
"Thanks to Bill Shuttleworth and the Exercise Science Department for developing our own web site....great idea!! It'll be nice to keep in touch with fellow class mates. Once again.....this is a splendid way to keep in touch!" |
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| 98 Ian Marcavish writes: Hi everybody! You all could have a trophy like mine too if you work out on the NuStep Machine. I have been with NuStep for 2 years now in Ann Arbor,MI. We are the only one in the world to manufacture a Total Body Recumbent Stair Stepper, which is mainly in Rehab settings and senior housing centers. Please feel free to contact me with questions about NuStep or any other equipment since I am familiar with the market. You can reach me at: 800-322-4434, or check out our website at www.nustep.com | ||
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98 Shane Namack writes: "I've moved...........again!!! Now I'm in Detroit. And yes, this means that I've just opened another new office for Maxim Healthcare Services. We currently have over 100 job openings, so if you're looking to start a new career, give me a call! (877-496-2946(toll free) or check us out at: http://www.maxhealth.com. I'd love to hear from 'the Class of 98', so drop me an email" {3/9/02} |
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98 Rod Neill writes: Brandy and I were married in Oct of 2000. I completed my Master's degree from Slippery Rock Univ. in May 2001 along with Joe Ethan. Brandy and I relocated to Bellbrook, OH (outside of Dayton) in May. I am employed by the Dayton Area Heart and Cancer Assoc., where I helped start-up a brand new Phase II & III cardiac rehab facility. I look forward to seeing lots of former classmates in October. Take care. {7/30/01} |
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Michelle Polon writes:
"This October I graduated from Andrew's University in the Masters of Physical Therapy Program and also passed my boards! I have accepted a great PT position and am excited to be working - after all of those years of going to school! Joe and I enjoy the Dayton area and look forward to hearing from you!" {11/2/00} |
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98 Rosie writes: "Jason and I were married in May of 2000! Hi All,
'GAINING MOMENTUM....I AM!'
I am STOKED...to say the least! I have (3) muscle/fitness magazine photo
shoot opportunities that I am going to move on as soon as I provide my
depleted body a well deserved break from my CRAZY SICK diet....I was soo ripped up for this weekend's past competition that they wanted to stick me
in the novice bodybuilding contest!! NO THANK YOU... |
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Jason Triveri writes:
"Robyn and I were married in May of this year (01). I have also had a career change this past July. I am now employed as a Financial Consultant. Tell everyone I said hello." {7/11/01} |
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Ria Zervos writes: I've changed jobs
again! I'm now a Group Exercise Director for the YMCA Presido in San
Francisco, CA. I run 80 classes a week and manage 35 instructors. AND: I've just completed a wonderful 7-day, 540 mile, cycling tour from Amsterdam to Paris, France to raise money for AID's research. 604 riders from all over the world took part...it was great! Take a look! Just click on the link below to get started.{7/02} http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=63594400503.81325460503&n=429111432 |
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98 Chad Shultz writes:
I'm living in California!!!! Drop me a line and I'll tell you what I'm up to! Better yet, come visit! {3/11/04} |
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| 98 Ian Marcavish writes: The 'Dances with Dirt' race was a 62.5 MILE trail run through the woods, rivers, lakes, and mud. We started the run at 7:30am and finished it at 4:30. We were able to place 30th out of 327 teams which is a really good since it was all of our first times. I ran three legs totaling 13 miles, so I was in the woods running for 2 hours total :-) The picture of the lake was at about the half way point of my last leg, so it was very hard to stay motivated to run a few more miles with your feet filled with water and mud! I can't wait for next years now! See the pictures on the 'Classmates Pictures Page! {9/12/04} | ||
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Ria Zervos writes: I am now working for
Club One (http://www.clubone.com/),
which is one of America's leading club companies with clubs in 10 states and
also in Canada. I'm managing 3 group exercise programs at 3 different clubs.
I LOVE IT! Club One is a great company. I also competed at IDEA for
the Future of Fitness contest and placed in the top 5 out of 200 plus. The
winner next year will compete again and then present in 2006 at IDEA. I'm
competing again soon. Well I guess that's all that's new but things are
good. Here are some pictures:
http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?showSlide=true&Uc=t7qgph3.8z1bjbp3&Uy=bckstz&Upost_signin=BrowsePhotos.jsp%3fshowSlide%3dtrue&Ux=0 {Posted 10/10/04} |
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98 Ian Marcavish writes: I
thought I would send you all some pics of my crazy adventure race I did a few weekends ago. It was an 8 hour sprint meaning you have to finish in 8 hours. There was canoeing, mountain biking, and running/trekking. We biked and ran/walked for about 5.5 hours and then hit the canoe for about a 30 minute paddle to trek some more to find the checkpoint in waist high mud and water and then finally had another 30 minute paddle to the finish line. We finished in 7.5 hours and got 27 of 34 check points and finished 4th out of 30 4 person co-ed teams! Pretty good for our first time. The race tested us all in different ways physically and mentally. I almost took out the girl on our team during the biking portion by messing around and jumping my bike over a little hill and ended up ramming straight into her back knocking both of us off our bikes after I landed (in my defense I told her to never stand on the trail ) and later in the race I did a very graceful face plant in the woods because I was not picking my feet up very high while running :-) The zip line in the pictures was awesome too since it was on the biggest hill in the park. Oh and finally to find all checkpoints, were given a topographical map that had small circles on there at the checkpoints and you have to find them using only a compass and the map. {5/05} |
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| 98 Adam Masternick writes: My wife, Dawn and I have moved to Louisville, KY about 2 months ago as Dawn secured a great new job. (We were married October 16, 2004.) My wife is a podiatrist her practice has been going strong from day 1! I am currently running the physical training program at an elite tennis center for the junior academy athletes. The athletes and the tennis pro's come from all over the country to train at this center so it's pretty cool. Some of these kids are ranked high in the nation and have competed against the top names in tennis! The club has recently purchased a facility and tons of land to open a new boarding house for the kids with training, lodging, etc. right on site. In addition, I'm still active as a Physical Therapist and have my own business http://advancedfitnessandwellness.com/default.aspx . {8/06} | ||
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98 Ian Marcavish writes: The
'Dances with Dirt' race was a 62.5 MILE trail run through the woods, rivers,
lakes, and mud. Hey there everyone, just wanted to give you a taste of a crazy run I did last weekend. The temperature was perfect to grill out and drink some beer while tailgating but that was not for me on that Saturday. Instead, myself and 4 others were a running relay team that covered 62.5 MILES in the woods via with our FEET. This may sound like it is not that tough since we have 5 people running but imagine running in mud so high it is up to your waist, running in a creek that you cannot see the bottom, or up a hill that you have to grab on to trees so you don't slide back down :-) Sounds like fun, right? Did I mention I am not a huge fan of running either? You may ask me what the heck are you doing or why even put yourself through this torture? Well, no matter how bad it hurt running and how sore I was (umm still sore actually) it is all worth knowing that I did it. I had to run three legs and they were close to 4 miles each. Two of them had MANY creek crossings and then they ended with a long run up the creek. My last leg was named "Vertigo" it was a very steep and zig-zagging trail that almost had me falling many, many, times. So overall we finished 35th our of 350 teams. Besides enjoying the excitement of competition, I participate in these events to remind myself that if I put my mind to it I can get through anything no matter how bad it hurts. See the picture on the 'Classmates Pictures Page! {9/12/06} |
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Bill Shuttleworth writes: Saludos de Tejas! (Greetings from Texas!) I am currently in McAllen Texas, located about 45 miles west of South Padre Island and about 20 miles north of the Mexican city of Progreso. It’s February 23rd and my Mom tells me it’s snowing in Youngstown today. Here it’s about 80, sunny, with a cool breeze. If you have to work for free (completing my internship in PT) it might as well be in the south. Dr. B asked me to pen a few line about the area and something that might be of interest to we in the exercise science world. First, if you’re looking for opportunity, consider McAllen. The population is about 1 million in the Rio Grande Valley, mean age about 35 years, except this time of year because so many people winter (Called Winter Texans) here. Due to the young age of the population exercise is VERY big here; and pays very well. I am teaching 3 salsa (dance) aerobics classes and 2 Pilates classes and getting paid $25.00 per hour. Much more than I ever got in PA or OH. Average 12.00/Hr. also, personal training is VERY, VERY big here. Your pay will depend on your credentials (No degree and No certification = NO JOB, No degree and so-so certification, AFAA, NFPT = about 25-30 an hour, No degree and ACE, ACSM certification = 35 – 45/Hr, 4 yr degree and ACE = 45 – 55/Hr, and finally 4 yr and ACSM = is the highest pay structure at 65.00/Hr.) I’m not doing any personal training right now because I need to focus on the internship, but I may in a few weeks. The most interesting thing is how the pay and referral structure works. As a personal trainer you have 2 options. 1) Agree to work exclusively for a club. - They handle all the money, book your appointments, and hook you up with potential new clients (Each new member gets a free ½ to 1 hour personal training) The new members are assigned randomly to the Personal Trainers, depending on there availability. During the “free session” you get to impress the new member with your understating of Exercise Science and get them to sign up. Packages are at the discretion of the Trainer, but not above your credentialed level. (eg. 20 – ½ hour long sessions for 450.00. The members pay the club. The club takes 10% and you get the rest) The second option – you’re a free lance and work out of several clubs. The house will take 20% and you’re responsible for scheduling, etc. But if you’re really good it’s a nice option. On average, I’m told a personal trainer in his/her second year should be making about $45K year if they work at it and naturally get results for their clients. Here’s the website for the club I work at.
You could E-mail Mike, the owner and brother in the ACSM.
www.fitnessedgewellness.com |
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Paulette White writes: Hello everyone! Congrats
to all of you who've started families, by getting married and/or having
children. No babies here yet, but Mike and I did get married Sept 2002. We
are still in Las Vegas, going on 5 years. We just moved into a new house
last month, so I don't see us going anywhere else anytime soon. Plus, my
sister moved out here and my parents just retired here. I'm working at a
plastic surgeon's office. I am a Dermosonic technician.(search Dermosonic on
web if curious). I still use my degree by setting up exercise programs for
my clients. For anyone considering moving, Las Vegas has plenty of opportunity(check out Reviewjournal.com ,top right click jobs).There are many benefits to living here... beautiful weather, mountains to hike/ski,lake,close to Cali, Utah and Arizona, and friends and family will visit often. Hope all are doing well! Take care, Paulette {posted 10/18/04} |
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2000 Dorothy writes: "I just wanted to share the news that Jason and I were married in May! Everything is going well and I received my Physical Therapy Master's Degree Program from Chatham College in August of 2001!" {01} |
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Alicia writes:
"I just wanted to Hello YSU! |
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Ryan writes: Hey everybody! This is Ryan Collins. My wife Melanie and I were married on June 30, 2001. We moved to Bradenton, Fl (45mi south of Tampa) after getting married. I currently work at Bradenton Cardiology Center in the cardiac rehab department. Melanie just gave birth to our first child on September 16, 2002. It's a boy!!!!!!! Simon Anthony Collins, 7 lbs 5 oz, 21 inches long. See his picture on the 'Classmates Picture' page! {10/5/02} |
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Alexis writes: Mac and I are the proud new parents of a beautiful baby girl, Giana Nicole!!!!! She was born July 10th, 2003. She weighed 6lbs, 10ozs. Hope to hear from you all! {7/16/03} |
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Susan Kettering writes: Just wanted to say hello to fellow Exercise Science grads. Hope all is well with everyone. I am working for the Heart Center for Akron Children's Hospital now after leaving East Liverpool Hospital's Cardiology department a year ago. However, I saved myself the drive and was able to be a part of opening the first specialty office that is off hospital campus. I was fortunate it is actually here in Boardman. After working with adults for almost two years, kids are a blessing. {7/22/03} |
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2000 Becky writes: Just ran the Chicago marathon on Sunday [October 03] in 3:04:59 (a 20-minute PR)!!! It was totally AWESOME. {A note from Dr. B...the marathon distance is 26.2 is miles!!! This means that Becky's average time, per mile, was just a little over 7 minutes !!! Now that's some Exercise Physiology!} {10/17/03} |
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2000 Amy O'Leary-Blackburn writes: Just wanted to
let you know that Mark and I had a baby boy on September 16th, 2005. He was
7 pounds 11 ounces and |
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2000 Sara Fleet writes: I graduated from Pitt in May of 2006 with a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. As of April 2007, I start two positions at the University of Arizona. One is the full-time post doctoral fellowship examining inflammatory markers in diabetic adolescents. In addition, I have another position here part-time as a program director for a personalized exercise program for diabetic adolescents. So, I should be very busy! {3/28/07} |
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2000 Susan MIddlestead (Kettering) writes: Ryan and I were married on June 11, 2005!!! |
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2001 Jenn Fejko writes: Tony and I would like to announce the April 19th, 2001, birth of our daughter, Hannah Ashley! She was 5 lbs, 14 ounces and 19". Tony and I moved to Columbus in May and look forward to hearing from you. {6/01} |
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| 2001
Jake Haus writes: My Father and I had a
great time backpacking and camping in Big Bend National Park, Texas, this
past December! We hiked approximately 40 miles carrying everything we
needed (food, water, tent, etc.) in our backpacks which weighed 60lbs!
Check out our pictures on the 'Classmate's Pictures' page. I am
currently working on my Master's degree at Ball State Univ....drop me a
line! {2/02} UPDATE: March 2004 Hello family and friends---As we draw closer to spring so comes the impending graduation deadline for my master's degree at Ball State University. Overall things are going well, however, I ran into some problems with my thesis project that has delayed my progress. What happened was a competing lab group from another university published my ideas before I was done working on it. This is called being SCOUPED in the world of journalism. Since then I have developed a new project, but as of right now it looks as though I have to work extra hard to graduate in May. If not I can post-pone graduation until later in the summer. The research that I am working on now involves human subjects with physiological and cellular changes to exercise. To be brief, I will exercise subjects and take a sample of muscle (biopsy) and analyze the biochemical and protein properties with in that muscle sample. For the exercise physiologists and fellow researches in the group, my project title is: " The relationship of AMP-activated protein kinase and Calcium/Calmodulin dependent protein kinase to glucose transporter isoform 4 translocation in exercising human skeletal muscle". For the lay folk, this is just a way to study how fuel gets into the muscle and how energy is produced during exercise. In addition, I am anxiously waiting for offers from Doctoral programs that start in the fall of 2004. I should know where I will be going by mid to late March. Recently, Ball State decided to document some of the research that is taking place on campus. The laboratory that I work in and 2 of my faculty advisors were choosen to be featured. Against my will, I was also "persuaded" to be featured in one of the documentaries. I have attached these files to this email for your viewing pleasure and to give all of you an idea of what actually happens here (Yes MOM and DAD, I am going to school!) --see below-- You must have RealPlayer (free software) play the videos on this page.
BRUCE CRAIG - Human Performance
Laboratory
SCOTT TRAPPE - Human
Performance Lab I appear in the Bruce Craig video only but I work closely with Scott Trappe and his research. I hope that all of you are doing well and look forward to hearing from you soon. Enjoy the videos! |
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| 2001 Brian Brose writes: Hey all, just wanted to partake in the "Exercise Science information super highway". I am working as a physical therapist in Akron, OH. Me and Angela are now married as of May 30, 2002 and have bought a house in Canfield. Who would have thought all that pain, suffering and agony in school would pay off some day. Certainly not me. I have read the message board and it's good to see everyone doing so well. Paulette, Dorothy, and others from the infamous "gang", you all suck for not keeping in touch. But, I'm glad to see your doing well with your lives. Take care and drop me a line if you get a chance.. {7/02} | ||
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Steve Pipala
writes: Leanna and I just recently had our 2nd child, Zachary Daniel, on June 14th. He's 4 months old now so I've attached a couple of pictures of the boys (see class pics). Luke is 2 1/2 years old already! We're hoping to make it for the tailgate party and the homecoming parade on the 25th. See you then! {10/03} |
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| 2001 Danielle Lawrence writes: Hello all... just a little update. I finally graduated with my Master's in Physical Therapy in May from good old YSU. I was even able to pass my boards! Thank Goodness, I couldn't have afforded to take it again!. I now work at Jameson Hospital in New Castle PA. Please feel free to email me, I would love to hear from all of you! take care. Dani danigirl9@hotmail.com. {10/1/04} | ||
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Kevin Herrholtz
writes: Hi everyone! Life has definitely taken a change for me in the past year. I am currently living in Tampa Florida and working as an 8th grade science teacher. I absolutely love it and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Oh yea speaking of love, I am also going to be getting married on December 22, 2006 back in my old stomping ground of Hubbard. I hope everyone is finding happiness! {2/06} |
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2002 Stephen Sprockett writes: I recently graduated from Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Along with my wife Johnna, we reside in Columbus, OH were I am currently working as a licensed physical therapist at Broadview Health Center. I continue to stay active participating in a variety of league sports and still enjoy working out. Fellow alumni can contact me at sprock78@aol.com to network in Columbus, or just to say hi. |
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2002 Craig Paulitz writes: I attached a Halloween pic of my myself and nurse practioners, dietitians (my condo this past 2007); I also attached a Word doc with a headshot and info for the Sun Sentinel newspaper/website...My info (and other dietitians, physiologists/trainers) is being used for a local fitness and diet challenge with two separate sets of middle-school teachers in the area.The teachers receive nutrition and ex. info and training and compete against each other (schools in Palm Beach and Broward counties). I will be teaching a class this March on stretching, importance of warm-up and cool-down, and on cross-training. { February 26, 2008} |
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2003 Lisa O'Donnel writes: Rob and I would like to announce the birth of our first child born on 7/18/03. A girl, Brooke Elizabeth. She weighed 8lbs 0oz and 21 inches long. {7/22/03} |
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2003 Kim Groves (Kocher) writes: All is fantastic with Jason and I. We were married this past October! I have started my own personal training business which is gong very well! Visit my website is you get a chance :-)! kgroves@lutheranseniorlife.org {March 22, 2007} |
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2003 Kim Groves (Kocher) writes:
Since May of 2007 I’ve
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2004 Kurt Michaelis writes:
Wow, things have been pretty crazy since
graduation. My advice to anyone getting ready to head out into the real
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2004 Ty Furino writes:
I'm currently enrolled in nursing school (Cleveland
State; I'm a Viking now, but always a Penguin at heart). I'll be done next
August, can't wait. I think I'm |
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2005 Tammy Sos writes: Hello everyone! Life is good right now! I am working up in Beachwood at the Peter B. Lewis Aquatics and Therapy Center. What a great experience, I have learned so much here and they are so grateful for my help as well. Other than that, I'm just going with the flow. I hope everyone's doing well, drop me a line sometime. sos_ysu@hotmail.com. Take care! {March 1, 2006} |
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2006 Amanda Howard writes: Everything is going well here at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where I am working on my Masters degree. The faculty voted to award me the Marilyn Crawford Scholarship for next year, so that really a pleasant surprise. I will be working on my my thesis, 'Facilities in Sport, Recreation and Exercise'. Life outside of school has been great also. Last week was our spring break and I just got back from San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was a lot of fun, great weather of course. I went with 3 other GAs. We had a good time exploring Old San Juan! Oh, and of course, I'm still very involved with swimming and recently was recertified for USA Swimming and to also got my ASCA (American Swim Coach Association) certification :-)! {March 13, 2007} |
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Last updated on: 02/26/08