Members of the Class of 2021 met in Dublin for St. Patrick's Day. From left, (bottom row) Paige Shea, Gabi Jegasothy, (middle row) Noah Strauss, Will Karet, Grace Uhlman, Jaya Patel, Max Wolfanger, (top row) Bennett Marsh, Makenna Wolfanger, Gabbie Bernier, Hugh Cochran.

Since she arrived on campus [at Hobart and William Smith Colleges], Eliyah Roberts ’20 has been harmonizing academic research and artistic energy. A double-major in Theatre and Music, she has authored research papers on music theory with her advisor, Associate Professor of Music Charity Lofthouse, performed in campus stage productions, and over the past year, worked closely with her Honors project advisor, Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri, to develop a deeply researched foundation for a passion project: a full-length Afrofuturist musical.

“I feel like I’m a storyteller above all,” says Roberts, “and the work I’ve done with Charity and Mark has helped me get my voice out there.”

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Class of 1968 Mini-Reunion

Andy Hanson was in LA visiting his son when he stopped by Fred Kaplan’s to reconnect with Joe Safier and Fred in Beverly Hills.

Members of the Class of 2000 recently met up in Snowbird, Utah for their annual ski trip. From left, Ashley Bower, Zak Weidner, Henry Martone, and James Antoniono.  

Sarah (Schiavoni) Catmur '07 and her husband, John, welcomed their second daughter, Audrey Grace Catmur, on January 6, 2024; their first daughter, Amelia Rose, was born in August 2020 and she's over the moon about being a big sister.

From 2022 to present, Emory Anderson ’21 has served as the University of St. Andrews Football Club Marketing Representative, playing a pivotal role in elevating the club’s visibility. Notably, she amplified the club’s presence by extending its reach globally, especially in the USA, through strategic attendance at football showcases and the recruitment of prospective players. Emory’s efforts were not confined to administrative roles; she spearheaded successful charity football events, specifically aiming to nurture the growth of local girl footballers, thereby making a significant impact within the community.
Her commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering young female athletes was further demonstrated through her volunteer coaching at the St. Andrews and East Fife Girls Football Club. Introducing strength and conditioning
sessions for local female youth players and actively coaching the U16 team, Emory aimed to expand the participation of girls in football while imparting valuable skills and knowledge, showcasing a dedication to gender equality in sports.

Read about her experience volunteering at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Caris (Gagnon) Cleveland '15 and Chandler Cleveland recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary! The couple met while attending Princeton University and were married on August 7, 2022, in Pittsburgh. SSA members in attendance included maid of honor Eliana Gagnon '19, Anna Matia '14, and retired Senior School teachers Mr. Stanley Nevola and Mrs. Michele Ament. The Clevelands currently reside in Pittsburgh.

Patrick Gallagher ’05 and his wife, Jaclyn, welcomed their daughter, Willa Eileen Gallagher, to the world on December 19, 2023.

Jay Palamides ’14 and Amber Shergill ’14 happily announce their engagement! Their story began in 2009 when they were both students at Shady Side Academy Middle School. Little did they know that the friendship that started all those years ago would become a love story that is destined to last forever. They got engaged in June 2023 in Napa, CA. They want to thank the Academy for bringing them together! Photography by: Jenna Wallace ’14

Alexandra Bodnarchuk ’08 currently resides in Minneapolis, where she is a choreographer who creates original original works for the stage and screen. Her second evening-length work, duet Rock, Paper, Scissors, premiered in March 2023 at the Southern Theater for a 3-night run. In May, Alexandra spent six weeks in New York City with mentor Andrea Miller as she prepared Gallim Dance, a contemporary dance company, for their spring season at the Joyce Theater. She also served as a production assistant. In June, Alexandra attended the Studium Carpato-Ruthenorum at the University of Prešov. This was Alexandra’s third time to Slovakia, but her first time formally studying the Carpatho-Rusyn language, culture, and history. Connecting with ethno-choreographers, costume makers, singers, linguists, etc., all of whom share a similar passion for the Carpatho-Rusyn culture, was incredibly inspiring to her. She looks forward to collaborating with these artists in the future. 

Alumni Anand Sekaran ’86, Amol Doshi ’86, Marcelo N. Corpuz III ’86, and Marcellito Corpuz ’87 enjoyed spending time together. 

Members of the Class of 1986 at the Steelers-Ravens game in October. Pictured left to right: Paul Henderson, Jay Alexander, Eric Letsinger, Jeff Gerlach, and Brendan McLaughlin.

Jeffrey Reese ’75 and Maggie Leech ’13 met at 2 a.m. while working in Lubbock, Texas. Reese is a transplant/procurement surgeon, and Leech is a surgery resident at Harvard.

Shady Side friends and fellow Bayard House prefects Frank Morgan ’71 and Dan Appleyard ’72 hadn’t seen each other in 52 years. They finally had an opportunity to catch up in Liverpool, England, near where Dan now lives.

In June, Doug Campbell ’68 joined Tom Vilsack ’68 in Groton, Connecticut for the christening of the submarine USS Iowa by Tom’s wife, Christie.

Kara (Tippins) Dor ’15 married Alex Dor on July 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The couple met at Kramer Books in Washington, DC. They are now expecting a soon-to-be daughter in December! SSA community members in attendance included Kate Mnuskin ’15 who served as a bridesmaid, father of the bride Bill Tippins ’81, and John Tippins ’78.

Larisa Katherine Bodnarchuk ’10 and Thomas Curtis Pfeuffer were married on November 19, 2022—a very cold, yet beautiful late fall day—in a traditional Byzantine Catholic ceremony at St. John Chrysostom Church, Pittsburgh. (Fun fact: it was the church Andy Warhol attended as a child.) A reception followed at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s MuseumLab on the North Side. The wedding party included maid of honor Alexandra Bodnarchuk ’08 and classmates Cassie Guerin ’10 and Meg Donnelly ’10. Other members of the Class of 2010 in attendance were Hannah Brown Borchik and Maria Costa. The bride is the daughter of Leslie and Paul Bodnarchuk, retired SSA Middle School faculty. Larisa is a 2014 graduate of Duquesne University and works as a digital marketing manager for ProspHire, a healthcare management consulting firm. The newlyweds honeymooned in Italy and Croatia, and currently reside in Pittsburgh with their exuberant and loving canines, Nyla and Nico.

Brooke (Gladstone) Curaudeau ’09 and husband, Alex, welcomed their second child, Spencer Leo Curaudeau, on May 26, 2023. He joins big sister Sophie.

Jim ’05 and Maura Ambrose welcomed a baby girl, Ann Frances Ambrose, on June 21, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.

Wayne Coleman Jr. ’05 and Kortney Holloway were married in Pittsburgh on September 23, 2023. SSA Friends in attendance included Ms. Sue Whitney, Annie Cunningham ’05, Amber Shergill ’14, and Jay Palamides ’14.

David ’05 and Emily Scott welcomed a baby girl, Lucy Carroll Scott, on August 8, 2023, at 6:25 p.m. She joins big brothers Petie and Ollie.