Class Notes

I had the flu for weeks last fall, so Tom and I spent a low-key Thanksgiving at home in Johns Creek, Ga. I was better by Christmas, so we visited my family in Lexington, Va. In February, Tom took me to Mobile, Ala., for Mardi Gras, and we watched parades and ate fresh seafood. After several years, I resigned from my volunteer positions on my neighborhood’s homeowners association board, and as social director and community newsletter editor. I hope to spend more time with Tom and the Atlanta Outdoor Club. We want to lead more hikes and camping trips through the Southeast. I plan to paint our house interior and remodel our master bathroom. Then our home will finally be completely renovated. We planned to visit my aunt and uncle in Sarasota, Fla., hunt for sharks’ teeth, and explore Myakka River State Park and the Ringling Museum of Art.

Donald Rands Fuller deployed with the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade to Afghanistan in March, was promoted to chief warrant officer 5, and decided to deploy again. He hit his 20-year mark last November.

Jeff Jakimtschuk of Palm Beach County, Fla., has been a nurse anesthetist for nine years. He and wife Misty started a thriving vacation rental business and hope to expand it in Costa Rica, where they married. Daughter Emma is 9; son Leo is 18 months. Jeff hosts an annual Mary Wash golf weekend, which includes Brian Bodson, Brady Chapman, Thomas Brophy, Jay MacNamara, Scott Ross, and Drew White.

Missy Hall Houck left Geico in August 2013, after 20 years, and celebrated sixth months in March with Cisco, where she gets to travel and can work from home.

Thanks to Donald, Jeff, and Missy for sending news. Some of us keep in touch through email and/or Facebook, but this magazine’s format is a wonderful way to stay connected with Mary Washington and one another. I hope to see more updates in the future.