Alumni News

On March 21, 2006, Ms. Cheryl Griffith Nichols ('74) wrote:

I graduated from Hanover in 1974 with a major in history and subsequently received an MA in American Civilization, with a concentration in historic preservation, from The George Washington University in 1981. (I actually attended GWU during the 1977-78 school year, but it took me a little while to finish my thesis!) My first job after graduating from Hanover was as executive director of the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, IN, and it was during my three years in that position that I "discovered" the field of historic preservation. I have worked in preservation, in one capacity or another, almost continuously since about 1975, when the Bartholomew County Historical Society launched its first preservation-related project (an architectural survey of the oldest area of Columbus). While I was in graduate school, I worked for the National Register of Historic Places and, since moving to Little Rock, AR in 1979, I've worked variously as a preservation consultant and--for 9 1/2 years--as the executive director of Little Rock's local preservation organization, the Quapaw Quarter Association. Presently I am primarily a preservation volunteer, serving on the board of directors of the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas and on the Board of Advisors of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. If someone living in Little Rock can effectively advise students at Hanover, I'd be happy to do so with any students who might be interested in careers in historic preservation.

cgnichols79@comcast.net

On January 2, 1999, Mr. Mike Anderson ('98) wrote:

Greetings fellow history alums. Hopefully you are having better luck with your careers than I am having with mine. I am currently awaiting tables in Louisville. Do any of you know anyone in Louisville in need of a good writer? If so please email me and let me know. I'll get you a free appetizer in return. Thanks.

andersnm@hotmail.com

On September 2, 1998, Mr.Michael Poor ('97) wrote:

I have recently begun working for Macmillan Publishing in Indianapolis as a Page LayoutTechnician.

poormj@onet.net

On February 27, 1998, Ms. Melissa Rigney Baxter ('88) wrote:

I was an English/History double major at HC -- now am the mother of three boys so I'm helping create history :) My five-year old is a budding history enthusiast already, so I must be passing on my interests! Also...I am a freelance writer. I do some journalistic style writing and lots of copywriting. Right now, my main client is a web page design company. I do the research and writing for the websites.

msbaxter@hsonline.net

On January 5, 1998, Mr. Troy Martin ('88) wrote:

We have a new baby born 7/3/97, Phillip Wesley Martin, 8 lbs.

CLEOTALK@aol.com

On February 9, 1997 Ms. Esther Rees Bird Ellis ('66) wrote:

Presently working at New Day Mental Health Center of Tomball in Tomball Texas as a therapist. Currently licensed as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and chemical dependency counselor. Have qualified to compete in the United States National Senior Olympics in triathlon swim bike and run on May 23 in Tucson Arizona in the 50-54 year old age category.

ebellis@flash.net

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On September 7, 1996Ms. Angela Epler Leary ('84) wrote:

I have recently retired from Retail Store Management to stay at home with our brand new son Keenan. My husband Greg and I still keep up with many Hanover friends. I would love to hear from anyone reading this. Although I am not currently involved in the History field, we still read and travel as History buffs.

gleary@iquest.net

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On August 31, 1996Mr. David Graham-Voelker ('96) wrote:

Tammy and I married in June and moved to Chapel Hill in August. I'm studying history with an emphasis on religious history, and Tammy is studying American literature.

dgv@email.unc.edu

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On August 25, 1996 Mr. Bob Carpenter ('92) wrote:

I recently accepted a job with the Cincinnati Law Firm of Dinsmore Shoh, 255 E. Fifth Street, 1900 Chemed Center, Cinti. Ohio 45202. I enjoy my new job tremendously as I am doing a lot of different tasks. DS does work with the Public Defender's Office so I get criminal experience, Insurance Defense so I get civil trial experience, and Complex Litigation so I get to work for multinational corporations. It is a great firm and a job I love.

qbranch@one.net

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