Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Eric Petran
Eric Petran ’04 was one of 34 federal agency or department engineers selected by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) to receive the 2016 Federal Engineer of the Year Award. Eric is an electrical engineer in the Navy and is one of seven Navy recipients.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Beth Krauss
Beth Krauss ’04 Conway and Matt Conway welcomed Emily Elizabeth Conway, born July 17, 2015. Joins sister Kate.
Brent Clark
Brent Clark ’04 and Jill Dierberg ’06 Clark welcomed Noah Keith and Eleanor Susan Clark, born October 7, 2015.
Nathanael Noon
Former Valpo roommates and Valpo Track and Field athletes Nicholas Skytland ’02 and Nathanael Noon ’04 reconnected Sept. 13, 2015, to compete in Ironman Wisconsin. This was Nicholas’ fourth Ironman and Nathanael’s fifth Ironman — their second Ironman together.
Published Summer 2015
Rachel Reinke Nevergall and Michael Nevergall
Rachel Reinke ’04 Nevergall and Michael Nevergall ’05 welcomed Elliot Dudley Nevergall, born Feb. 21, 2015. Joins sister Caroline.
Jami Jo Bangert Studer
Jami Jo Bangert ’04 Studer, is the chief dentist at a community health center in Greenville, S.C. She has lived in Greenville since 2010 with her husband, Wes, and children, Finley and Lennon June. Wes and Jami Jo welcomed Lennon June in October 2013.