Past Class Notes
Submission Date:
First Name: Renée
Last Name: Fleming
Class Year: 1995
Photo:
Renée Fleming
Note: Renée Fleming ’95 (SCB) has been promoted to Vice President of 1st Source Bank in South Bend, I.N. Renée joined the Bank over 20 years ago, and recently held the position of Personal Trust Officer within the Wealth Advisory Services group at the bank. Renée manages a complex book of accounts including those related to the 1st Source Foundation, along with a variety of irrevocable trusts, agencies and IRAs. In addition to her degree at RIT, Renee holds an MBA from Indiana University South Bend. She holds Series 7, 66 and 63 licenses, has earned the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisory (CTFA) designation and recently completed her Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification via the University of South Florida. In the community, Renée serves as a board member of the YWCA and Youth Services Bureau. She is also a member of the Notre Dame Pit Road Investment Advisory Committee and Notre Dame IDEA Center Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Renée is the economic and development chair for the South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Sigma Sorority, is part of the Notre Dame Family Philanthropy Network and is a graduate of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka.
Submission Date:
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: Francis
Class Year: 2013
Photo:
The cover of my new book, The Day I Died
Note: Catherine Francis '13 (CIAS) writes:
Almost fourteen years...
Fourteen years since I had my brain aneurysm occurring on Nov. 7, 2007. When I was 17, an unknown blood clot in my brain burst during preseason track practice. Because I was considered a healthy child, no one predicted that I had a brain arteriovenous malformation. I was in a coma for seven days, and when I woke up, I couldn’t feel the right half of my body.
However, with the help of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, tutors, and of course, my family, I accomplished the ultimate goal and graduated with my class on time.
And 14 years later, I wrote a YA fictional novel called, “The Day I Died.”
Writing my book, “The Day I Died” took me around seven years, four as a screenplay and three as a novel. Cat Morgan’s story is inspired by mine. Although a portion of the social aspect has changed, Cat’s dreams of running are true as well as her mental health.
She struggles with PTSD and lives with the past, having flashbacks in which she desperately searches for her friend, Adrianna.
During the recovery phase of my life, I woke up every morning with one thought: to not think about Nov. 7, 2007. But now, I’ve learned to embrace all that has happened to me in the past, present, and future.
You can purchase my book or eBook on Amazon.com/Day-I-Died-CMFrancis/dp/B09CKNFYFC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+day+I+died+CM+francis&qid=1629722137&sr=8-1
Almost fourteen years...
Fourteen years since I had my brain aneurysm occurring on Nov. 7, 2007. When I was 17, an unknown blood clot in my brain burst during preseason track practice. Because I was considered a healthy child, no one predicted that I had a brain arteriovenous malformation. I was in a coma for seven days, and when I woke up, I couldn’t feel the right half of my body.
However, with the help of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, tutors, and of course, my family, I accomplished the ultimate goal and graduated with my class on time.
And 14 years later, I wrote a YA fictional novel called, “The Day I Died.”
Writing my book, “The Day I Died” took me around seven years, four as a screenplay and three as a novel. Cat Morgan’s story is inspired by mine. Although a portion of the social aspect has changed, Cat’s dreams of running are true as well as her mental health.
She struggles with PTSD and lives with the past, having flashbacks in which she desperately searches for her friend, Adrianna.
During the recovery phase of my life, I woke up every morning with one thought: to not think about Nov. 7, 2007. But now, I’ve learned to embrace all that has happened to me in the past, present, and future.
You can purchase my book or eBook on Amazon.com/Day-I-Died-CMFrancis/dp/B09CKNFYFC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+day+I+died+CM+francis&qid=1629722137&sr=8-1
Submission Date:
First Name: Mia
Last Name: Medina Mueller
Class Year: 1991, 2008
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Note: Mia Mueller '91 (FAA) is excited to be back at RIT as the Web and Graphic Designer for the Golisano Institute for Sustainability.
Submission Date:
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Ramage
Class Year: 2017
Photo:
Brody Smith (2015) and Jessica Ramage (2017) were married on August 14, 2021 in Mystic, Connecticut with over 20 RIT alumni in attendence.
Note: Jessica Ramage '17 (COLA) and Brody Smith '15 (KGCOE) were married on August 14, 2021 in Mystic, C.T. and had more than 20 RIT alumni in attendance.
Submission Date:
First Name: Ben
Last Name: Garvey
Class Year: 2021
Photo:
Ben Profile
Note: Ben Garvey '21 (SOIS) is working full-time on his start-up company, Great Lakes Gaming, an eSports event organizer and production company. Great Lakes Gaming will be opening their first gaming facility in downtown Rochester fall 2021 at Innovation Square.