Past Class Notes
Submission Date:
First Name: Alexandra
Last Name: LaLonde
Class Year: 2016
Photo:
Photo taken by Jill Studio
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.
Submission Date:
First Name: Jeremy
Last Name: Sniatecki
Class Year: 1995
Photo:
See more about them at www.factoryent.com
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.
Submission Date:
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Olson
Class Year: 2005, 2007
Photo:
Rebecca moved from Chief Executive of the US Chamber of Commerce in Oman to Communications Director at TAISM in August 2022
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.
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.
Submission Date:
First Name: Willy (Perry L)
Last Name: Conley (Jr.)
Class Year: 1981
Photo:
"Plays of Our Own", cover photo by Willy Conley
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
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
Submission Date:
First Name: Madison
Last Name: Cardone
Class Year: 2019
Photo:
Images by www.andreabibeault.com
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!