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February 2026

Career News

  • Molly Gustafson '22, a pre-kindergarten teacher at Temple Elementary, created the nonprofit Temple Sunshine Closet LLC to help students and families overcome non-academic barriers, such as a lack of clothing, hygiene items, or other basic needs. Her initiative, praised by the Falconer School Board, brings community donations directly to children, so they can focus on learning. Through this independent organization, Gustafson shows how teachers can make a meaningful impact on students' well-being both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Lisa Bannister '08 was promoted to building tech. rep. and department head to electives for Lakeside High School in Ashtabula, OH.
  • Scott Koskoski '00 was named sr. director of investments at Come Near, the national Christian nonprofit organization that manages the highly acclaimed "He Gets Us" campaign, originating with a 2023 Super Bowl commercial. Koskoski recently relocated to Dallas for this role and looks forward to connecting with fellow Lakers in the Lone Star State.

Births and Adoptions

Shawn Och '96 and his wife, Denisse, recently had their first child, Owen Och, born July 5, 2025.

Alumni Deaths

  • Bernadette (Metzner) Roche '52
  • John Burton '88
  • Elijah Roberts '18
  • Alexander Corti '17

Condolences

Tammy (Roche) Gandolfo '76, Mary Pat (Roche) Neubert '81, Robert Roche '83,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýChristian Gandolfo '11 on the passing of their mother/grandmother Bernadette (Metzner) Roche '52.

December 2025

Career News

  • James Brunk '90 recently announced his planned retirement as CFO of Mohawk Industries in April 2026. After two decades with the company, Jim will continue in an advisory role.
  • David Dausey, Ph.D. '97 was announced as the 14th president of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Brooke Sanfilippo '00 was recently elected as city controller in Erie, PA.
  • Emily Merski '04 '06 was recently elected as judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Erie, PA.

Alumni Deaths

  • Bernadette (Metzner) Roche '52
  • Mary (O'Donnell) Schultheis '54
  • James Sherrod '88
  • William Stinson '97

Condolences

  • To Vince Marrazzo '19 on the passing of his father, Victor Marrazzo.
  • To the family and friends of longtime Trustee Jane Theuerkauf.
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