Rats Around Us

Believe it or not, it has been nearly eight months since we've completed our undergraduate careers at JCU. Wow, I guess they're right when they say time flies as you grow older. At commencement Mr. Brokaw dubbed us as the "next Greatest Generation" and urged us to take action in our world. Emily Ferron is in the Federated States of Micronesia with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) working as a teacher and having a great time immersing in the local culture. Jurell Sison is working as a part-time teacher and as a food program coordinator at the Detroit Cristo Rey High School with JVC. He said that every day is a new learning experience and that there really is not a manual for the task at hand, which is what makes this such a unique opportunity. Although he is enjoying his time in Detroit, he is looking forward to his family-wide excursion to the Philippines in 2012. Ryan Tipping and Jeff Bartolozzi are also engaging the world with the Peace Corps in Africa. Tipping is living in Madagascar and Bartolozzi will be in Mali. Jeff stated that he is excited for this opportunity to serve and explore. He has been in contact with Tipping to exchange advice over the trip necessities. Bridget Dolan was recently accepted to the Physician Assistant School at Seton Hill University in Pittsburgh. She is eager to start class, but also comforted knowing there are many JCU alums in the Pittsburgh area. Carolyn Pici is adjusting well to city-life in Chicago. She was hired by Coyote Logistics and loves her job; she also enjoys the frequent visits of friends from Carroll. Carolyn, Sara Nunney, and Tyler Kirsch were all in attendance at the JCU Speed Networking event in Chicago last November. They are grateful to know that they can still rely on JCU for support. Elise Wygant and Brad Bartleme have set a date to exchange wedding vows in June 2012. Elise studied biology and served as President of Kappa Kappa Gamma while at JCU. She is currently studying and researching plants at the University of Georgia. Brad can be found in one of the biology labs on campus where he is working on his masters and teaching undergraduates. Congratulations Elise and Brad. Please continue to do great things and send in any life updates. The class of 2010 is well on its way to becoming the next Greatest Generation.