Class Notes

Sarah Elizabeth Amick and Mohammad Al-Zubi married in March 2015 at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Susan Blanchard, Baptist Campus Minister at Mary Washington from 1998–2004. Diana Dittmann Hudson and Sarah’s sister, Rachel Emily Hirsch, were bridesmaids. Abbie Duke Duenckel ’04 sang a duet with the Matron of Honor, Beth Davis. Heidi Carlson Stello ’04 was the wedding harpist. Stephanie Brown Cook, Lee Anne Mareck, Melissa Fallen ’00, Erin Campbell Madsen ’04, Kristen Bridges White ’04, and Patrick Hiltz ’04 were also in attendance at the wedding ceremony and reception.

Sarah and Mohammad, the happy newlyweds, are currently living in Richmond and both work at Virginia Commonwealth University. Sarah is also a part-time student at VCU, where she is pursuing a degree in International Social Justice and Religious Studies. She is a member of Richmond’s First Baptist Church where she rings in the handbell choir. Sarah also regularly plays cards with Melissa Fallen ’00, Abbie Duke Duenckel ’04, Diana Dittmann Hudson, Susan Blanchard, and other friends in the area. She is very excited about serving as a Network Leader in the growing UMW Richmond Alumni Network!

Garett Seeba completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at LSU New Orleans in June 2015. Previously he completed Dental School at the Medical College of Georgia in 2009 and Medical School at LSU New Orleans in 2012. He is joining a group private practice in Webster, Texas, and will be affiliated with Houston Methodist St. John Hospital and Clearlake Regional Medical Center.

Jay Dee Callahan and Paige Golden Callahan welcomed their first child, Mason James, in April. After meeting freshman year when they both lived in Mason Hall, the name seemed absolutely perfect!