HUNTINGDON COLLEGE

News Release

June 3, 2026
For more information, contact:
Laura Brelsford | hcnews@hawks.huntingdon.edu | (334) 833-4563

May 2026 Alumni News

Births

• Zach Brownell ’15 and his wife, Shelby, welcomed a son, Blades Oliver Brownell, in May 2026.
• Courtney Allen Woodman ’15 and her husband, Alex, welcomed a daughter, Kenna Grace Hallie Woodman, in May 2026.
• Taylor Blackwell Lancaster ’17 and her husband, Dr. Kyle Lancaster ’17, welcomed a daughter, Charlotte Reeves Lancaster in May 2026.
• Parker McClain ’17 and his wife, Erin, welcomed a daughter, Hazel Harper McClain, in May 2026.
• Chip Taylor ’18 and his wife, Alyson, welcome a son, McDonald “Mac” Edwin Taylor, in May 2026.
• Randie Caroline Caine Roberts ’20 and her husband, Daniel, welcomed a daughter, Dannie Ann Roberts, in May 2026.
• Addi Genard Abernathy ’21 and her husband Ab, welcomed a son, Archie Abernathy, in May 2026.
• Lee Herring ’23 and his wife, Christina, welcomed a son, Donald Lee Herring II, in May 2026.

Weddings

• Jamie Solomon ’16 married John Flournoy in May 2026.
• Sam Bowen ’20 married Mary Katherine Salter in December 2025.
• Dylan Thompson ’20 married Alivia Burgess in October 2025.
• Gavin Walker ’22 married Berisha Odom in May 2026.
• Chris Williams ’22 married Maddie Morris in May 2026.
• Grant Gronka ’23 married Rylie Thomas in May 2026.
• Sam Page ’23 married Delaney Lyons in May 2026.
• Tyler England ’24, M’26 married Lydia Hitchcock ’25 in May 2026.
• Max Gardner ’24 married KaLee Gilbert ’24 in May 2026.
• Alexakai Cardoza ’26 married AJ Braswell in May 2026.
• Callie Shiver ’26 married Braeden Burch in May 2026.
• Jess Sirten ’26 married Triston Bedell ’26 in May 2026.
• AJ Taylor ’26 married Aspen Adams in May 2026.

Graduate School Graduations

• Nicholas Stinson ’17 completed his masters in education from Cumberland University in May 2026.
• Quen Whitlow ’19 completed a master’s degree in elementary education from Auburn University at Montgomery in May 2026.
• Joslynn Dill ’20 completed a masters’ degree in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in May 2026.
• Alexis Osteen ’20 completed a doctorate of pharmacy from Union University College of Pharmacy in May 2026.
• Jordan McElroy ’20 completed a doctorate of medicine at Ross University School of Medicine in May 2026.
• Hannah Miller ’21 completed a master’s degree in music therapy from Western Michigan University in May 2026.
• Lauren Stehl Muller ’21 completed a doctorate of osteopathic medicine at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2026.
• John Buford ’22 completed a doctorate of osteopathic medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s South Georgia campus in May 2026.
• Andrew Hines ’22 completed a doctorate of osteopathic medicine at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2026.
• Colby Hutson ’22 completed a doctorate of osteopathic medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in May 2026.
• Laina Sansom ’22 completed a juris doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Atlanta in May 2026.
• Hannah Vines Simpson ’22 completed a doctorate of pharmacy from Samford University in May 2026.
• Ryan Sparks ’22 completed a doctorate from the Campbell University School of Medicine in May 2026.
• Kole Andres ’23 completed a master’s degree in biological science with a veterinary medicine specialization from South Dakota State University in May 2026.
• Hall Billings ’23 completed a juris doctorate degree from Cumberland Law School at Samford University in May 2026.
• Dawson Kuba ’23 completed a doctorate of physical therapy from Emory University in May 2026.
• Kennedy Harp Page ’23 completed a pharmaceutical doctorate from Auburn University in May 2026.
• Brianne Pueschell ’23 completed a juris doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law in May 2026. She also completed her role as law clerk for Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville.
• Kurt Kraft ’23 completed a juris doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law in May 2026. He was the recipient of the Rosenblatt Leadership Award, the Order of Barristers Award, and served as the 25-26 Chair of the MC Law Moot Court Board.
• Jalen Pugh ’23 completed a master’s degree in physical education from Alabama State University in May 2026.
• Emilee Bowling Sipprell ’23 completed a masters degree in clinical health counseling from Liberty University in May 2026.
• Caleb White ’23 completed a doctorate of physical therapy from the University of South Alabama in May 2026.
• Rebekah Wriston ’23 completed a juris doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Law School in May 2026.
• Ty Brown ’24 completed a master’s degree in business administration from Troy University in the Fall of 2025.
• Connor Recio ’24 completed a master’s degree in sport management from Auburn University in Montgomery in May 2026.
• Rylee Scully ’24 completed a master’s degree in athletic training from Baylor University in May 2026.
• Nathaniel Smith ’24 completed a master’s degree in biological sciences from Auburn University in May 2026.
• Elizabeth Todd ’24 completed a second bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of North Georgia in May 2026.
• Sam Fields ’25 completed a master’s degree in accountancy from the University of Alabama in May 2026.
• Kailey Hicks ’25 completed a master’s degree in accounting from Samford University in May 2026.
• Blake Smith ’25 completed a master’s degree in accounting from Samford University in May 2026.

Retirements/Promotions/Honors/General News

• Shane Corley ’10 was named Principal of WJ Carroll Middle School in Daphne, Alabama.
• Tank King ’11 was named the Principal at Redland Middle School in Wetumpka, Alabama.
• Jarryd Keene ’12 was named Performance Excellence Manager at Legacy of Hope.
• Chris Blight ’13 was named the Athletic Director of Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama. He was the former Oak Mountain High School girls soccer coach and AD.
• Derik Wolfe ’13 was recognized as the 2025-2026 Staff of the Year for the USA College of Engineering. Derik is the Director of Academic Advising and Industry Connections for the University of South Alabama.
• Alyssa McCurry Daniels ’14 was a featured artist at the Black Women Rest Gala and Festival at the Montgomery Museum of Art.
• Jamey Lester ’15 is the Director of Development for National Right to Life in Washington, D.C.
• Sara Pittman Luly ’15 released a limited-edition fine art print of her piece, Luminescence, in April 2026.
• Raheem Armstrong ’17 was named Head Girls Basketball Coach at Baldwin County High School.
• Courtney Curenton Baker ’17 has accepted a new position as the Director of Membership Engagement with the National Association of Conservation Districts.
• Payton Holmes ’17 was named a teacher and assistant football coach at Russell County High School.
• Quen Whitlow ’19 was named the football offensive coordinator at Lafayette High School and a fifth-grade teacher at Huguley Elementary School in Lanette, Alabama.
• Holden Hawkins ’20 is an airline pilot for Republic Airways.
• Jaqaevius Porter-Scott ’22 was promoted to Branch Manager for Enterprise Mobility in Enterprise, Alabama.
• Luke Taylor ’22 has been named head middle school basketball coach at Fort Dale Academy in Greenville, Alabama.
• Carson Whitton ’22 shot 64 at White Oak in Newnan, GA to successfully qualify at the local level for the US Open.
• Nathaniel Hampson ’23 has accepted a new position in Washington D.C. as the Communications Director for Congressman Vince Fong of California.
• Khalil Nettles ’23 has accepted a new position as a teacher and coach at Fairhope High School in Baldwin County, Alabama.
• Laney Adams ’24 has accepted a new position as a Special Education Teacher at Eufaula Primary School in Barbour County, Alabama.
• Daniel Phillips ’24 accepted a new position as a teacher and head baseball coach at Straughn High School in Covington County, Alabama.
• Bailee Smith Blackman ’25 accepted a position as a kindergarten teacher at Redland Elementary School in Elmore County, Alabama.
• Cal George ’25 has been named a history teacher and assistant football coach at Guntersville High School in Marshall County, Alabama.
• Taylor Rothe ’25 accepted a position as a teacher and the Freshmen Head Football Coach at Pell City High School in St. Clair County, Alabama

In Memoriam

• Gatra Reid Mallard ’57 passed away on May 21, 2026, in Decatur, Georgia.
• Willie Dean Peak, Jr. ’57 passed away on May 8, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was preceded in death by Doris Jean Peak ’55.
• William C. Walker, Jr. ’64 passed away on April 11, 2026, in Gloucester, Virginia.
• Mary Lynn Holladay Holliday ’66 passed away on May 1, 2026, in Fairhope, Alabama.
• June Gaddy Hassell ’67 passed on May 2, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama.
• Russell Lackey ’68 passed away on May 14, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. On the day he passed, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declared May 14, 2026 Russell Lackey Day. We send our condolences to his loved ones, including his granddaughter, AnnaPage Gray ’20 and the many students he “adopted” on College Court that knew him affectionately as Papa.
• Wilma Weldon Powell ’71 passed away on May 27, 2026, in Prattville, Alabama.
• John G. “Jack” Nevitt, Jr. ’76 passed away on May 26, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. We extend condolences to his wife, Amanda Calloway Nevitt ’78.
• Leon Matthews ’83 passed away on May 10, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Aidan Doss ’26 passed away on May 10, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama. We send condolences to the family, friends, the Huntingdon Football Team, and the men of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

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