18 CORDECHO SPIRIT. MIND. BODY. ClassNotes (continued) Casey Hawk ’14 married Peter Getsos on October 12, 2024, at Fordham University in Bronx, NY. Her sister, Maeve Hawk ‘17, was her maid of honor. Lauren Patterson ’15 married Kyle McHugh in July 2022 and welcomed son, Jack, in September 2024. Mikaela Walsh ’15 got engaged in Lake Como, Italy in August 2024 to Ben Capannari. They met while attending Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She now works as a Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Her CBDI unit has been ranked #1 in the country by U.S. News and World Report for two years in a row. She’s been working there for five years and graduated with her MBA in Leadership in August 2024. Jenna Montague ’17 is the new director of Front Range Community College’s optics & laser technology program. The program is one of the very few similar offerings in the nation—and the only one of its kind in Colorado. Her thesis focused on “Multiphoton Microscopy for the Assessment of Tissue Structure,” which led to a patent application on which she is the primary inventor. Dr. Montague has made significant contributions to the broader optics community. She has dedicated years to teaching and mentoring students, while also serving in leadership roles for organizations such as Women in Optics (WiO) and Practical Optics Workshops (POW). Madeleine Kates ’18 graduated in August 2024 with a 4.0 average from the University of Pennsylvania. She now holds an MS in nutrition science and was a member of the inaugural cohort. She is currently working as a Senior Biomedical Editor, and will be continuing her graduate studies in fall 2025. Caitlin Peek ’18 was married Saturday, May 17, 2025, to Kyle Widmer. Caitlin is a Licensed Veterinary Tech at Green Acres Animal Hospital. They will reside in Orchard Park. Anna Emmerling ’19 married Jacob McDonald on August 30, 2024. Many SHA girls were there, including bridesmaids Olivia Zanelli ’19, Annalise Casciano ‘19, and Megan Nicholas ’19. 20s Amanda Holowatyj ’20 graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences and a minor in psychology. She received her white coat at the white coat ceremony in July 2024. In fall 2024, she began medical school at UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences as a member of the Class of 2028. Kaleigh Colleary ‘21 graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. She completed her first year of graduate school at Rider University, where she continues to play collegiate lacrosse. Kaitlyn Griffin ‘21 graduated from University of Tampa and is moving to Italy in August 2025. Elisa Hoffmann ‘21 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in physics from LeMoyne College. Mary Lennon ‘21 graduated magna cum laude from Niagara University with her Bachelor of Science in tourism and destination management. Ava Martucci ‘21 graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in criminology and justice studies from Kent State University. She is pursuing a career in law enforcement. Danna Meller ‘21 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in management from Boston College. Grace Meyers ‘21 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from SUNY Binghamton. Abigail Wendt ’21 attended Duquesne University, where she majored in business marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship and concentration in professional selling. Following graduation, she is pursuing her own business, European Summer, which is a swimwear brand she founded in 2023. She just acquired a new warehouse space in Buffalo and is excited to continue to grow the business there.
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