HUNTINGDON COLLEGE
News Release
February 29, 2024
For more information, contact:
Dr. Anthony Leigh, aleigh@hawks.huntingdon.edu
February 2024 Alumni News
BIRTHS
Dr. Zack Elkins ‘13 and his wife, Haley Leach Elkins ‘13, welcomed a daughter, Eloise Hope Elkins, in February 2024.
Kira Fefelov ‘22 and Gabriel Tyner welcomed a son, Dakota Ray Tyner, in February 2024.
Marybeth Wheatley Hollingsworth ‘12 and her husband, Jacob Hollingsworth ‘13, welcomed a daughter, EmmaKate James Hollingsworth, in February 2024.
Cullen Milner ‘14 and his wife, Sofia, welcomed a son, Linden Mark Miller, in November 2023.
Cody Pearcy ‘12 and his wife, Courtney, welcomed a daughter, Campbell Claire Pearcy, in February 2024.
Trey Pirtle ‘16 and his wife, Zoya Robinson Pirtle ‘19, welcomed a son, Monroe Gray Pirtle, in February 2024.
Jeffrey Postell ‘17 and wife, Shay, welcomed a son, Josiah Levine Postell, in February 2024.
Randy Caroline Caine Roberts ‘20, and her husband, Daniel, welcomed a daughter, Christie Jean Roberts, in February 2024.
Drew Schlemmer ‘21 and Zaquoyia Daniels welcomed a daughter, Acasia Kavonnie Schlemmer, in January 2024.
Dr. Joseph Sewell ‘09 and his wife, Rebekah Redden Sewell ‘11, welcomed a son, Arthur Francis Sewell, in February 2024.
WEDDINGS
Preston Samoden ‘20 married Mallory Gilbert in February 2024.
Shanna Spurlin ’01 married Vergie Browder in February 2024.
RETIREMENTS / PROMOTIONS / HONORS / GENERAL NEWS
Erin Cembrale ‘23 has continued her soccer career abroad. She currently lives in Rome, Italy, and is playing professionally for ASD Grifone GialloVerde. In September, she went to Malaysia with the U.S. Deaf National Women’s Team and secured a gold medal in the World Cup. She’s taking advantage of the proximity to other nations and is enjoying experiencing Europe in her free time.
Fred Frost ‘81 wrapped up 28 years of dedicated service to ExxonMobil as Executive Counsel in the corporation’s legal department.
Bobby Miller ‘09 is in his fifth-year teaching at UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile. He was recently elected Vice-Chair of the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s Theatre for Youth.
Sarah Thebo Seebrat ‘12 earned her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional Designation. She currently works as a Senior Branch Office Administrator for Edward Jones.
Margie Smith ‘00 has been named the Director of the Baldwin Family Village. She resides in Spanish Fort with her husband and three daughters.
IN MEMORIAM
Ann Bentley Morgan ‘50 died on January 13, 2024.
Coralyn Proctor Gaston ‘52 died on February 5, 2024, in Orange Park, Florida.
Clara Marie Davidson Reed ‘53 died on January 30, 2024, in Manlius, New York.
Louise LeVasseur Teagle ‘54 died on January 12, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mary Ragland Hoxie ‘55 died on January 28, 2024, in Cedar Park, Texas.
Luther Thomas Johnston ‘61 died on January 30, 2024, in Monroeville, Alabama. We extend condolences to his family including his son, J.T. Johnston ‘94 and his daughter-in-law, Carol Griggers Johnston ‘93.
Janie Lee Passmore ‘65 died on February 25, 2024, in Decatur, Georgia.
Marc G. Lefebvre ‘75 died on February 10, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Sandra Brill Passmore ‘87 died on February 24, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a faithful member of the Huntingdon Society.
Christopher James Motes ‘98 died on February 23, 2024, in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Christopher Hurley Cain, the former Dean of Students at Huntingdon, died on February 2, 2024. We extend condolences to the love of his life, Ruth Renfro ‘74.
Henry Pope Fowler, a former adjunct professor at Huntingdon, died on January 26, 2024.
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