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Members of the Wharton MBA Class of 1986 got together in Lewes, DE, on a warm summer day in July. Attendees included, from left, spouses JodiLee Mesirow WG86 and Dustin Vincent WG86, Dave Rowland WG86 and Suzanne Rowland CHE83, and Elizabeth Song Wilkins WG86 and Dave Wilkins V86.
Jessica Stokes C14 WG21 and Brendan Aronson WG20 were married on May 2 in Stone Harbor, NJ. Jess and Brendan met through the Wharton MBA program, and their wedding brought together many classmates and friends from across the Wharton community. The ceremony was officiated by Chase Hobby WG20 (back, third from left), making the day an especially meaningful celebration of the relationships they formed during business school.
Jessica Stehr V98 WG00 and her husband, Andy, recently enjoyed an expedition cruise to Antarctica. “We saw many different species of penguins, seals, and whales and lots of glaciers and icebergs,” says Jessica. “It was a terrific way to celebrate our retirements from corporate (me) and government (him) lives.”
Clockwise from left: Frank Wheeler WG91, Christine (Tarin) Wheeler WG94, Michelle (Robertson) Ritchie WG94, Wendy Rees WG94, and David Rees in San Francisco in May. “Lots of reminiscing and laughter!” writes Michelle.
From left: Spouses John Mahlmeister WG90 and Sandra Mahlmeister, Scott Erickson WG90 and Perrie Erickson WG91, and Tracy Kien Rosen WG90 and Greg Rosen at the Michael J. Fox Foundation MVP fundraising appreciation gala in New York in late March. John and Tracy have been faithful supporters of Scott’s fundraising for Parkinson’s disease, which Scott was diagnosed with in 2018.
Myron Weiner WG51 — pictured with his wife, Ruth — celebrated his 100th birthday on May 25, about 75 years after his graduation from Wharton.
Soussan Arfaania WG76 (center) writes: “Every year, the Los Angeles Times puts on the Festival of Books, a two-day event on the University of Southern California campus. This year’s event was on April 18 and 19. Some authors are chosen to sign their books personally, and one of these authors was Phyllis Cucchiani WG76 (left). Her book, titled Fragile Strength: Notes on the Life of No One in Particular, received an incredible reception. In the book, Phyllis covers her life at Wharton and stresses the fact that faith, education, and strong work ethics are the greatest tools for survival and growth.”
Evan Sturza WG91 (right) writes: “It was fun to reconnect with Roy Twersky WG91 in Cabo over four days in January. It’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years.”
Jack O’Donnell WG26 and Kate Garry WG26 were married on June 6 at Lord Thompson Manor in Thompson, CT. From left: Sean Ward WG26, Charlotte Emery WG26, Hannie (Everett) Brist WG26, Grace Kahle WG27 SPP27, Kate, Jack, Rachel Prokupek W20 WG26, Lexi Thorson WG26, Akash Raman G26 WG26, and Brandon Wong WG26
WG02 Executive MBA alumni caught up in April in the Washington, D.C., area. From left: Horacio Rivera-Piza, Mary Gross, Abby Greensfelder, Mike Higgins, Pat Cave, and Pam Bates
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