R Connections

OLIVIA HECK ’19 of Evansville, IN, writes: “I am in my last year of my PhD program at Indiana University – Bloomington. I am completing my predoctoral psychology internship at Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN. I am looking forward to finally finishing up my PhD in May 2024!”

Submitted by: Eric, Rachel, Olivia, and Tyler

RACHEL HAWLEY ’19 of Plymouth, MA, writes: “I graduated with my PharmD from UW-Madison this past spring and recently started a Post-Doctoral Medical Affairs Fellowship at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA! I’ve been loving living out east and exploring all New England has to offer.”

Submitted by: Eric, Rachel, Olivia, and Tyler

KIM FRISQUE FOOTE ’19 of Marinette, WI, writes: “My husband and I are expecting our first child! She is due in early September and we have decided on the name Juniper Marie. I am also going back to school in the fall to get my Master’s degree in Special Education thanks to a grant the school district I work for applied for in the spring. We are excited for all the life changes that are coming our way!”

Submitted by: Eric, Rachel, Olivia, and Tyler

Wow, it has been five years since we all graduated on that stormy day in May 2019.

As we have experienced a period of growth and change over the past five years, so has our Alma Mater. This year, we celebrated the inauguration of a new president, Dr. Victoria Folse, and welcomed her new leadership to campus. We have also built a brand new football stadium for our Red Hawks football and soccer teams, and are undergoing a major renovation of the new Franzen Science Center, which is replacing the beloved Farr Hall. These follow the large-scale updates to the Franzen Center in Lane Library in the fall of 2019 just after we graduated, and the excitement of the Willmore Center opening during our time as students.

Ripon College is not the only place where we see change. Many of our classmates are now experiencing growth and new life. We’re moving to different areas of the world, finishing advanced education, starting new jobs, building families, and bringing new life into this world. It’s remarkable to see the growth and diversity our class network has across the world.

Looking ahead, our 5th Reunion during Alumni Weekend is planned for June 20-23, 2024. We are looking for a few extra hands in planning this event. If you are interested in helping plan events during Alumni Weekend this year, please contact Eric, Rachel, Olivia or Tyler, or email us at [email protected]. There are multiple ways to contribute to reunion coordination, such as aiding in increasing gift contributions, and finalizing the schedule of events for the weekend, or even helping with outreach!

Looking for a place to stay during our class reunion? Hotels in Ripon are limited, but there is a room block set at Heidel House and Cobblestone Suites (call 920-748-5500 to reserve blocked rooms). House rentals are also available in the area, but we encourage fall reservations for the best options and pricing given summers in Green Lake are busy! On-campus housing will be available with online Alumni Weekend registration starting April 1, 2024 and you can request to stay with friends in the dorms.

We want our 5th Reunion to be catered to you all. Please reach out to the Class Agents if you have ideas on how you want to spend the weekend together. We have a few tentative ideas, such as a bar crawl, wine walk, and hosting the reunion party at Knuth Brewing Company, though these are always subject to change based on your input!

We will continue to update you all on the Reunion and Alumni Weekend, so continue to monitor our Class of 2019 Facebook Page and check your emails for related information.

Finally, we wanted to sincerely thank everyone in our class that has contributed to the Ripon Fund or those who have given back to the institution with time or service. Your contributions mean everything to our College.

And now our class notes!

KIM FRISQUE FOOTE ’19 of Marinette, WI, writes: “My husband and I are expecting our first child! She is due in early September and we have decided on the name Juniper Marie. I am also going back to school in the fall to get my Master’s degree in Special Education thanks to a grant the school district I work for applied for in the spring. We are excited for all the life changes that are coming our way!”

RACHEL HAWLEY ’19 of Plymouth, MA, writes: “I graduated with my PharmD from UW-Madison this past spring and recently started a Post-Doctoral Medical Affairs Fellowship at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA! I’ve been loving living out east and exploring all New England has to offer.”

OLIVIA HECK ’19 of Evansville, IN, writes: “I am in my last year of my PhD program at Indiana University – Bloomington. I am completing my predoctoral psychology internship at Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN. I am looking forward to finally finishing up my PhD in May 2024!”

Looking forward to seeing the Class of 2019 in 2024!

Eric ’19

Rachel ’19

Olivia ’19

Tyler ’19

Submitted by: Eric, Rachel, Olivia, and Tyler

KATIE WILLIAMS ’13 married TIM HOLME ’14 on August 12, 2023. They were honored with so many Ripon alumni guests.

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

ANDREA WORTH ’13 received her psychology license from the state of Minnesota and she has been supervising a psychology intern in addition to her clinical practice. “I also successfully took my dog (Lilly) paddle boarding on one of the many, many lakes here in Minnesota.”

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

JACQUI MICHALAK MADDEN ’13 is currently at the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee in the pathology department. She and her husband, Patrick, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary this year and have three kids (two boys and one girl). They are enjoying country living with their two dogs and many chickens – looking into the possibility of goats soon… stay tuned!

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

HANNAH ANDERSON ’13 is working at UWW as an Academic Advisor within the College of Business and Economics. She got engaged to her fiancé, Brendan, in April of this year! They are getting married in May 2024.

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

SAM POULLETTE ’13: “After a decade in college admissions and enrollment management, I have turned to the dark side. I am with 3 Enrollment Marketing now as Associate Director, Specialized Recruitment Strategies.”

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

CHARLOTTE LEE WHALE ’13: “Spending the weekend in Ripon for our Reunion was genuinely one of my favorite trips from this summer! So good to see everyone and Ripon has so many new stores and restaurants. These college kids are spoiled!”

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

MAYNA MUENCHOW ’13 started a new job in June with Surgical Innovation Specialists/ Integra LifeSciences as a Senior Quality Assurance Manager in Chicago. Her team invented, developed, and now manufactures a resorbable surgical mesh made of polydioxanone.

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

CHRISTINA MOONEY ’13: “ROBERTA MARTIN ’12 is coming to stay with me for a full week. 🙂 My house isn’t clean but the best thing about a friend is that I don’t think she will care. FYI if you are in Milwaukee and you want to see her let me know!!”

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

AMY DOEFER ’13 & ANDY SCHULZ ’06 bought a house in New Glarus!

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

EMILY ANDERSON ’13 started a new job in June. She is a marketing strategist for Hausmann Group insurance. Emily is in the process of moving to Pewaukee, WI with her partner. “I’ll be glad when the move is over.”

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

BRIANA DRAEGER BOSQUEZ ’13 & KYLE BOSQUEZ ’13 are expecting their second child in October.

KAYLYN MACKIN ’13 and her husband welcomed their first child in June. He is adorable and is so sweet!

Submitted by: Lauren Ott Greene and Charlotte Lee Wahle

DANA MOORE KIBBEL ’08 said: “My husband, Gerrad, and I live in Waupun with our three boys – Cooper (11), Easton (9), and Krew (3.5). We are involved in all things hockey and baseball. We have also become heavily involved in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and supporting their mission, as our two youngest boys live with cystic fibrosis. (If anyone has any further interest about the CFF or has any connections to the CF community, I’d love for you to reach out.)”

Submitted by: Leah Hover-Preiss and Zachary Schwandt

KEN LEIVISKA ’08 and ELIZABETH KUNDE LEIVISKA ’09 welcomed their second child, Vincent, into the world in February 2023. Big brother Mason is a happy helper. The family of four lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Submitted by: Leah Hover-Preiss and Zachary Schwandt

ERIN MAGUIRE ’08 was recently promoted to Director of Social Services at Leo N. Levi Hospital, an inpatient adult psychiatric hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She also has obtained her Licensed Clinical Social Work certification to be able to counsel independently.

Submitted by: Leah Hover-Preiss and Zachary Schwandt

JENNI MARCELL D’ACQUISTO ’08 shared: “I’ve moved back to Wisconsin and am working for the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin. Got married March 17, 2022 to Daniel D’Acquisto. I gained an amazing step son, Eli, and welcomed our daughter, Sophie, on May 14, 2022.”

Submitted by: Leah Hover-Preiss and Zachary Schwandt