Owl Update~ Eileen Francisco Cambridge

I got this email from Eileen today, and would like to send out the most sincere CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Also, here is a photo of her absolutely beautiful daughter Anatalia, enjoy!

Hello Sisters!

Just wanted to share some news. I finally became an American citizen on April 10th! It has been a very long road but has finally come to a close. I sent in my registration to vote on April 11th! On so many levels, it is going to be an exciting election year! Also, here's a close up picture of Anatalia. Though she has so many different ethnicities in her, she looks almost pure Puerto Rican, but her appitite is ALL Filipino!

Hope you are all well!

Regards from Princeton, NJ!

Eileen Francisco Cambridge

Thank you from Tricia Johnson Arthur '01

Hi Ladies,

Yet again, I am so humbled by the outpouring of love and support by my sisters in making Duncan's tree a reality. For those of you not living in the Columbus area, you'll just have to trust me when I tell you how absolutely special the young dogwood tree is, which is planted at the Park of Roses. Now that Spring has sprung, the little sprouting leaves are plentiful, and I'm pretty sure I saw the first flower buds when I visited yesterday.

Not to be too deep or dramatic, but I do believe the seasons represent a lot about life. And now that Spring is upon us and the budding dogwood that - thanks to yall - I can call "Duncan's Tree" is adding new growth, it just brings to mind that new life is always around the corner. That tree represents for me that Duncan's life is continuing in many ways, even though his physical one is over.

So thanks. Thanks. Thanks. The gathering of friends, words spoken, music played, and lunch enjoyed afterwards were all extremely meaningful to me and my family. How you've rallied around the goal of supporting and loving us is incredible!!!

Love and joy and hoots, Tricia

Worthington Community Theatre to Hold Auditions for Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Shauna Huff Piatt ('01) wanted to pass this along...

Worthington Community Theatre to Hold Auditions for Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

From Shauna Piatt - Production Manager
Lisa Minken - (OC Grad) WCT - President

Dates & Times:
May 4: 2 – 5 p.m.
May 5: 7 – 10 p.m.
May 7: 7 – 10 p.m.
(callbacks by invitation, if needed)

Venue:
Selby Shelter House at Selby Park
358 Selby Blvd
Worthington, Ohio 43085

Description:
Worthington Community Theatre production staff will be auditioning singers, actors and dancers in consideration for casting of its summer musical, Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Please know that rehearsals will begin Tuesday, May 13 and will be held in the evenings from 7 – 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Performances will be at Worthington Kilbourne High School July 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27, 2008.

Those interested in auditioning are asked to prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song (not from the show) and read from the script. Participants may also be asked to participate in improvisational activities and learn a dance routine. A resume, headshot and list of conflicts are also requested. An accompanist will be provided. Participants of all ages, experience levels, sexes and backgrounds are welcomed to audition.

If you have any questions about the audition process please contact (please put WCT in the subject line):
Lisa Minken
WCT Board President
614.461.8101 x21
lisaminken@yahoo.com

Update: Amanda Terry Bailey '01

Amanda... my apologies for taking so long to post this!

- T.
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After graduation I took a nursing position at Riverside Hospital where I am still working. I met my husband Ryan on a cardiac floor that we both worked on (he is a nurse also). We got married in May of 2006 and we had our first baby on June 16, 2007. Her name is Mckenna Ryan. She has red hair from my husbands Irish side. Being a mom has been such a wonderful life changing experience. I never thought I would get excited at crazy things such as her learning how to wave bye bye or put her own pacifier in her mouth! :) On top of the wedding, moving, changing jobs and having Mckenna I decided I wanted to go back to Otterbein to get my Masters in Nursing. I often wonder daily what I was thinking. So.... I am currently at Otterbein and will graduate in June this year!! I can then sit for boards to get licensed for Nurse Practitioner. Well, that is my life in a nutshell. I just want to thank all of those who keep up with the Blog site and the newsletters because I just love hearing what everyone is up to. Hope all is well with you and your family.

- Amanda Terry Bailey

Signing up for the AMA Heart Walk!

Here is the link to the Central Ohio Heart Walk. When you register, select "join an existing team" and then select "Duncan's Walking Warriors" and join the team:) I have done the walk with Emy several years in a row and I would be happy to answer any questions anyone might have. Welcome new team members Carli Amlin Dean and Emily Devaney Replogle!!

http://centralohheartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=258537&lis=1&kntae258537=B541B53D6AA243399ADE05C3B31294B9&login=t

Our team goal is 20 members and our fundraising goal is $5000.00 - we can do it!!! Let's honor Duncan's memory and raise money for a very worthy cause!!!

Thanks girls!

Becky Devaney Stapleton '98