Class Notes

Name: Ben Hunt

Class Year(s): 2000

Note: Ben Hunt ’00 (CAST) was awarded the Gerald J. Carroll Exemplary Coaching Award by USA Lacrosse for 2022. The Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award, is given annually to one boys’ high school coach nationwide who reflects the attributes of the award’s namesake and his commitment to give back to young people some of the lifetime of lessons he himself took from the game. Ben was nominated for this award by parents and players from his team who believe strongly that Ben is well-deserving of this honor. Ben has been head coach of the men’s varsity Auburn High School Lacrosse Club in Auburn, AL team since its start-up in 2011. He has been instrumental in growing the sport here in Auburn and received Coach of the Year for the Greater Birmingham Youth Lacrosse Association in 2021 when he brought the team to their first undefeated record during their regular season. Ben and his wife, Jennifer, recently celebrated their 20 year wedding anniversary and currently reside in Auburn, AL with their three children.

Submitted on: January 30, 2023

Name: Anthony Macri

Class Year(s): 2008

Note: Anthony Macri ’08 (KGCOE) and his wife, Alisha, celebrated the birth of their third child, Nicolas Simon, in July 2022. Big sister Maggie, 3.5, and big brother Bennett, 2, are in love with their baby brother!

Submitted on: January 30, 2023

Name: Timothy Wicks

Class Year(s): 2005

Note: Tim Wicks ’05 (CIAS) is the founder of Managed IT & consulting firm, Hyopsys, which has been awarded The Philadelphia100® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in Philadelphia for the third year in a row.

Submitted on: January 22, 2023

Name: Robert Schott

Class Year(s): 1981

Note: Robert Schott ’81 (FAA) is celebrating the launch of his toy invention called SprawlyWalls - the Dollhouse You Build Yourself! (www.SprawlyWalls.com). He is also celebrating 17 years since launch of my decoration invention for Halloween/Christmas/other called WOWindow Posters - Bring Your House to Life! (WOWindows.com) and eight years with Schwab Retirement Plan Services as the Director Communication Consulting. Robert recently earned two Pensions & Investments 1st place Eddy Awards for outstanding employee communication programs for retirement readiness and financial wellness..

Submitted on: January 20, 2023

Name: Alexandra LaLonde

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Alexandra LaLonde ’16 (KGCOE) and Nathan Corr ’16 (KGCOE) got married in August of 2022 surrounded by lots of friends, family, and RIT Tigers.

Submitted on: January 17, 2023

Name: Jeremy Sniatecki

Class Year(s): 1995

Note: Jeremy Sniatecki ’95 (CIAS) was chosen by Factory Entertainment/Universal Studios to design and illustrate retro metal lunchbox collectibles, most recent releases based on Dune (1984) and An American Werewolf in London, with more to come.

Submitted on: January 12, 2023

Name: Rebecca Olson

Class Year(s): 2005, 2007

Note: The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) has appointed Rebecca Olson 07, MS ’09 (CLA, CAST) (pictured) as its new Communications Director. The new position is responsible for supporting community engagement and sharing the TAISM story in Oman and abroad. Olson is familiar to many in the local community, having led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce affiliate in Oman (OABC) as its chief executive for the past 5 years. Hailing from Upstate New York, Rebecca brings to TAISM more than 17 years of experience serving nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Rochester, Boston, Nairobi, Ramallah, and Muscat. "I am proud to join TAISM both as a communications professional and as a parent myself,” says Olson. “With the lifting of COVID restrictions, we’re entering a brand new season of in-person events and community engagement, with new activities and incredible programs to highlight. I’m honored to help share stories of the impactful work happening on the TAISM campus in the lives of students every day.” "From kindergarten teachers to music directors, the staff’s deep expertise and steadfast devotion to students has created a healthy environment where children thrive,” says Kevin Schafer, School Director at TAISM. “When we highlight the successes of TAISM students and alumni who now reside all around the world, Oman shines too as a wonderful, safe place to reside as a family. Rebecca will help us shine this light farther and brighter, and we warmly welcome her to the TAISM community.” When we highlight the successes of TAISM students and alumni who now reside all around the world, Oman shines too as a wonderful, safe place to reside as a family. Rebecca will be responsible for event planning, volunteer coordination, social media, public relations, community partnerships, and a diverse mix of internal and external communications for TAISM. The American International School Muscat is the leading American curriculum international school in Muscat, Oman, serving early childhood through high school.

Submitted on: January 10, 2023

Name: Willy (Perry L) Conley (Jr.)

Class Year(s): 1981

Note: Willy Conley Jr. ’81 (GAP) is thrilled to announce the release of his newest book, Plays of Our Own – An Anthology of Scripts by Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Writers – a part of the Routledge Series in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Theatre and Performance. This has been his result of over twenty years of researching and collecting the works of these unique writers who have made major, positive contributions to world drama or Deaf theatre arts. Directors, producers, Deaf and hearing students, professors, and researchers will be able to pick up this one-of-a-kind book of "Deaf plays" for production consideration, Deaf culture or multicultural analysis, or the simple pleasure of reading. Routledge: Taylor & Francis: https://www.routledge.com/Plays-of-Our-Own-An-Anthology-of-Scripts-by-Deaf-and-Hard--of/Conley/p/book/9780367632373 The book is also listed on www.amazon.com. As another option, people may order a paperback copy directly from him, especially if they wish to receive an inscription and/or autograph: www.willyconley.com. Here is a short promo video that gives insight into the book: https://youtu.be/29U2A1JXDr4

Submitted on: January 9, 2023

Name: Madison Cardone

Class Year(s): 2019

Note: Maddie Mitchell ’19 (CAD) and Mike Cardone ’19 (COS) were married in Omaha, NE on September 10, 2022. They met at RIT where they dated for 3 years, then 2 years long-distance in separate states, before finally tying the knot. They made sure to incorporate orange into their wedding decor to show their tiger pride!

Submitted on: January 7, 2023

Name: Therese Dane

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Therese Dane ’11 (COS) was invited to be a guest speaker at the International Symposium on ALS/MND 2022 and presented her research on C9orf72 in iPSC-derived motor neurons.

Submitted on: January 4, 2023