CLASS NOTES BY DECADE
DECEMBER 2025
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2020s
Aidan Radtke ’22 writes. “I am currently a Senior at James Madison University. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this school and the people I am surrounded by everyday. I am a Computer Science Major, I am part of Army ROTC, and I am the President of my Fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi. To say the least, I love to keep myself busy. After I graduate, I will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. I plan on joining the infantry and spending a few years there, before switching over to the Cyber branch. I love being surrounded by like-minded, fit individuals. The infantry (especially amongst Officers) is filled with high-tempo people who are incredibly smart and extremely fit. Although I am working hard towards my Computer Science Major, I probably won’t touch computers for a few years after graduation.
Coming from Flint Hill and into college, I was so money hungry and thought that was the only important thing when choosing a career. I think a lot of students at Flint Hill think this way. I warn them to keep an open mind and value experiences over money. Do not chase money, if you work hard and are dedicated to getting really good at something, money will come.
When I plan my upcoming summer, I have had several offers for software-related internships that would pay me a lot of money. But, personally, I would rather go get paid to jump out of airplanes at airborne school, or learn how to repel out of helicopters at air assault school. Those are experiences and skills not many people get to experience, so I value that way more than a boring software position.
I hope Flint Hill is doing well. I remember my time there was pretty fun, however I wish students there would understand how much of a “bubble” they are really in. Northern Virginia is already a bubble of its own, filled with wealthy families, and some kids that grow up like that, think that their upbringing was completely normal, and forget they are lucky enough to be part of less than 1% of the American population who is lucky enough to attend a high school that costs fifty thousand dollars a year. Through my military experience over the past 3 years, I have met people who come from all over the world and have vastly different experiences and upbringings that I have had. I have several friends who are already married by 18 or 19. I have close friends who are a few years older than myself, I still reach out almost every day to a buddy of mine who is 32 with a wife and 4 kids. One of my favorite memories was from Basic Camp two summers ago where it was my bunkmate Mendiola’s daughter’s first birthday. Our drill sergeants gave us 3 minutes and all the guys in the barracks made a quick 1 minute video singing her a happy birthday. The Army is an amazing place because friendships like this are normal. I am so lucky to have met these people, they bring a unique perspective into my life that I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.
My advice to any current Flint Hill Student is the following:
Humble yourself. You are lucky enough to attend a private high school, do not ever brag about the money that you come from, you will sound unintelligent. In college (or the military), you will meet people from all over the country. You should appreciate these relationships as they have grown up in a much different way than you have.
I hope this was helpful, I plan on visiting Flint Hill at some point, maybe during my winter break I will stop by and say hello to whoever I still remember.”
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2010s
Tim Peterson ’10 married Chloe Hayes in February of 2025. Jared Leader ’10 was the officiant, which was very meaningful since they had been friends since JK at Flint Hill.
Tory Stires Steel ’10 and husband, Tyler Steel, welcomed their daughter, Georgiana, in August. Georgiana joins big sister Lyle (age 3). The Steels live in Northwest DC.
This June, Ratna Gill ’11 and her partner, Udai, relocated from Hong Kong to Singapore. Ratna has been working toward her goal of ensuring that every child has the right to a safe and stimulating childhood with Rocket Learning, India’s fastest-growing edtech company dedicated to early childhood education. She’s also been working on an exciting new project: this fall, she launched Raiia Jaipur, a brand featuring ethically crafted sustainable cotton bags made in Jaipur. With respect for makers, designers, and artisans, Raiia engages artisans to understand what would make their lives better and uses each purchase to make those goals a reality. Ratna was delighted to celebrate her most recent birthday while traveling with her sister, Priya ’16, in Malaysia.
Rachel Thompson ’12 married Marcus Finney in September 2025 in a beautiful vineyard wedding in Purcellville, VA. Rachel and Marcus met in 2011 at a Flint Hill varsity basketball game and immediately hit it off. They went to Virginia Tech together and reunited years later. Marcus popped the question in July 2024. It was always meant to be! Flint Hill graduates in attendance included Rachel’s sister and maid of honor, Lauren Thompson ’13, Tori McGill Mueller ’12, and Savannah Block Bonfitto ’12.
Bruce Briglia ’14 writes, “I married the love of my life, Zoe, on September 13, 2025. I made the mistake of not getting a Flint Hill picture but we had quite a few Huskies in attendance: Jake Shevlin ’14, Evan Harrington ’14, Matt Zecca ’14, Bryce Johnson ’14, Scott McGhee ’14, Alana Suter Grisius ’14, Brett Briglia ‘16, Nick Grisius H’14, Nate Grisius H’16.”
Matt Kennedy ’14 writes, “I got married to Shannon Moore on September 27 and wanted to share this photo of me, Cole Herdman ’14, Philip Wellde ’14, and Jonny Howard ’14. We all graduated together in 2014, so it was great to have them there as part of the special day!”
Breana Turner ’15 recently returned to the TEDx stage—this time as a featured speaker at TEDx Warrenton. Her talk, “Questions Are the Answer: The Science of Communication,” explores the power of curiosity in bridging the gap between scientists and communities. This marks Breana’s third TEDx talk; she previously delivered “The Journey of Digging an Empty Grave” and “Complain to Change” as a student at Flint Hill. Breana is currently completing her PhD in Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health at Virginia Tech and will graduate in May 2026.
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2000s
Justin Biggs ’06 and his wife, Taina, are thrilled to share that they welcomed a baby girl, Maya, this spring. Maya’s big brother Camilo, is especially proud to introduce friends and family to his new sister. The family is happily settling back into life in Northern Virginia.
Jane Gray ’08 writes, “So fun to share a little update! I got married to Cole Price this past June at Sylvanside Farm, the wedding venue owned by my family, here in Virginia. One of the highlights of the day was having Mr. Atwood there—he’s one of my most influential teachers of all time, and I was so grateful he could attend (and even do a quick bird count at our spring-fed pond right before the ceremony!).
Taylor Swart Ruff ’08 and Doug Ruff welcomed their daughter, Charlotte Mae Ruff, on July 11, 2025.
Ashley Bazzarone ’09 and Tim Weidinger ’09 were married on September 20, 2025, in front of a number of their fellow Flint Hill Huskies. Photo provided by Elise Napier Photography.
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1990s
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1980s
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1970s
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1960s
Eliot Brenner ’67 earned First Place at British car shows a week apart in October, one at the Shenandoah Valley British Car Club and the second at the DC area MG Club’s Hunt Country Classic. They covered Jaguar sedans from the mid-1950s to 2019. His entry was a grey 2003 XJ8 Vanden Plas with tables in the back for passengers.”
JUNE 2025
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2020s
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2010s
Lauren Smith Gutic ’13, her husband, Jack Gutic, and Clare Jessey ’14 ran the DC St. Jude’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in March!
Katie Corrigan ’15 writes, “A decade later, the Class of 2015 reunited at Reunion to share laughs, relive old memories and reconnect with the friends, coaches and faculty who helped shape our journey. A true full circle moment!”
Christian Tailor ’15, Jason Police ’15, Ally Ford ’15, Lauren Foley ’15, Katie Corrigan ’15, Madison Crowe ’15 and Annie Montagne ’15. 
Madison Crowe ’15, Ally Ford ’15, Katie Corrigan ’15, Lauren Foley ’15 
Katie Corrigan ’15, Madison Crowe ’15, Doug Schoemer, Lauren Foley ’15, Claire Cumberland ’15, Jody Patrick Benjamin Fybel ’16 shared this picture with Jacob Trent ’19 and Owen Krause ’20 at the DYZNE Technologies holiday party this past winter. Benjamin, Jacob, and Owen started working at DYZNE Technologies for the Senior Projects and now they all work full time at DZYNE Technologies.
Rachel Hall White ’19 writes, “I got married to my wonderful husband, McKay White, in December! Three Flint Hill alumni also attended the wedding: Sarah Fulton ’19, Sasha Wai ’19, and Maddi Moran ’19.
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2000s
Dev Sethi ’02 tied the knot with Flint Hill Upper School teacher Melissa Bradian on December 21 in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The occasion was marked by surprise snowfall the night before the big day, giving their wedding day a winter wonderland feel! Fellow Flint Hill alumnus Brandon Swab ’02 was among the small group of friends and family who celebrated the couple’s union.
James Kremer ’05 shared this adorable picture of his son in his “Future Husky” onesie!
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1990s
Somil Mehta ’96 writes, “After over 15 years of experience in international enrollment management at the university setting, one and a half years ago I transitioned to the corporate side, joining IDP Education, a global leader in the international education sector. My role there as a Senior Client Success Manager is to help U.S. partner institutions reach their international recruitment goals. My professional journey in international education began as a result of being a student ambassador during the International MBA program at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. My career in international education has given me the opportunity to travel to over 50 countries to meet such amazing students from diverse backgrounds. I currently live in Long Island, New York, with my family.”
Clifton Buck ’97 writes, “Shannon and I, along with our two sons Cormac (12) and Oliver (9), are enjoying life on the Georgia coast in Savannah where I am based at the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. I am celebrating my 12th year on the faculty at the UGA and was promoted to full professor of marine sciences. In Spring 2025, I completed my first season officiating collegiate men’s lacrosse as a member of the National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association. In preparation for the season, I was in Atlanta for a training session. In an amazing coincidence, I chose to eat dinner at the same restaurant as fellow alumnus Clark Wilson ’97, his two sons, and his parents. We had a great time catching up. Unfortunately, no one thought to grab a picture.
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1980s
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1970s
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1960s
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PREVIOUS CLASS NOTES
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2020s
Brian Scherer ’20 commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in May and is currently deployed overseas on the USS Gettysburg (CG-64).
Mackenzie Fitzgerald ’21 and Kaitlyn Morgan ’24 saw each other at the OSU-Towson-Denver- VCU play day at Towson University.
Brigit Cook ’23 writes, “I was fortunate to be invited to present my research alongside the Music Department Chair at Hamilton College Professor Lydia Hammessley as a part of Hamilton’s “What If” initiative. I presented on the contributions of black women to the country music genre, with a specific focus on Beyoncé’s version of “Jolene” by Dolly Parton.”
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2010s
Steven Peterson ’13 and Jillian Goulding ’13 write, “We got married on June 29, 2024 at Devil’s Thumb Resort in Tabernash, Colorado. There was a great group of Flint Hill alumni in attendance! Alumni who attended include: Ben Kase ’13, Hunter Smith ’13, Will Cumberland ’13, Meaghan Stertzer ’11, Chris Peterson ’09, Ansley Gibson ’13, Alina Augustine ’13, Sara Morse ’13, Jillian Goulding ’13, Steven Peterson ’13, Tommy Peterson ’15, Nick Peterson ’14, Jillian Fellows Dill ’07, Cara Peterson ’09, Hannah Donegan ’13, Connor Chess ’13, Keoni Moledina H’13, Tim Peterson ’10.”
Nick Peterson ’14 and Isabelle Tabah were married in September 2024.
Davis Luethke ’15 writes, “Aron Petros ’15 and I were groomsmen for Greg Harris’ ’15 wedding this past September.”
Brittany Hendrix Frazier ’16 married Reid Frazier ’14 on Hilton Head Island, SC in March 2024. Brittany and Reid met at Flint Hill, which remains a cherished part of their love story. They were fortunate enough to be married on the island where Brittany’s parents currently live and Reid’s parents honeymooned. They now live with their two dogs, Pippa and Mason, in Leesburg, VA. Brittany’s Maids of Honor were Jenny Hendrix Ross ’13 and Annie Hajost Forst ’16. Reid had Zane Grey ’14, Chris Hendrix ’20, and Nick Hendrix ’20 as Groomsmen. Also in attendance from Flint Hill were Cam Stork ’16, Mitch Mendler ’16, and former faculty, Kara Tribbie.
Hailey Scherer Burger ’16 married Tim Burger in June 2024 in Tarrytown, NY after getting to know each other through St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Greenwich Village, New York. They currently live in Manhattan. A few FH friends were in attendance at their wedding: Tracy Petersen, Adam Rice, and Arman Azad ’16, as well as Catherine Scherer ’18 and Brian Scherer ’20.
Catherine Scherer ’18 graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Master’s in Education and is currently teaching 5th grade in Indianapolis.
Tiam AzabDaftari ’19 writes, “As part of the NYU commencement celebrations, the Stern MS Convocation took place at New York City Center. It was such an honor to address my peers during commencement and reflect on how much the Stern community positively impacted our experiences. Two lessons I reflected on: 1) Find meaning in your professional and personal lives. 2) Understand the importance of your network.”
Krissy O’Malley ’19 and Justin Duenkel ’19 write “We got married on New Year’s Eve at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.! We started dating senior year of high school… Husky sweethearts!
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2000s
Michael Freedman ’06 writes, “I’ve always loved competing in sports and the associated community, starting back with the baseball and football teams at Flint Hill. During Covid, like many others, I felt a longing for that sports community, and in 2023, I ventured into the world of triathlons, completing multiple Olympic distance races and an Ironman (IM) 70.3 race (formerly known as a half-Ironman). I also joined the Board of Directors for the Seattle Triathlon Group, which is a nonprofit that provides triathlon training and education to its fitness community. In 2024, I completed three IM 70.3 races (Tri-Cities, WA pictured here) and a full IM race in California, qualifying for the IM 70.3 World Championship in New Zealand in Dec. 2024 and the full IM World Championship in Nice, France in Sept. 2025. It’s never too late to learn a new activity!”
Nano Tissera ’07 writes, “In 2021, I became the SVP/Head of Music for The Familie, a sports agency and music management company, where I oversee all operations pertaining to our music, which includes clients Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne, All Time Low, and others. In 2024, Avril Lavigne launched her ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ which sold over 420,000 tickets across 28 shows in North America and included a sold-out show at the world-famous Forum in Los Angeles. All Time Low (who I started managing while at Flint Hill in 2005) celebrated 20 years of their career with special marquis shows, which included sold-out stops at Red Rocks in Denver and finished with a momentous hometown show at Columbia, MD’s Merriweather Post Pavilion, which sold over 10,000 tickets.
L-R – Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low), Nano Tissera ’07, Avril Lavigne, and Jack Barakat (All Time Low).”
Doug Howard ’09 writes, “I’m currently the VP of Evolution Basketball, just opened our 6th facility in Northern Virginia! Trying to make a difference in kids’ lives throughout the area through the game of basketball. It has been a lot of fun growing a small business while also being able to help athletes including former and current Flint Hill Basketball Players! Can’t wait to be at some games this year to cheer them on.”
Christian Melton ’09 and his wife had a baby girl, Jane, in June. Chris Peterson ’09 and Christian saw each other this past July and baby Jane and Chris’ new son, Matthew, met for the first time!
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1990s
Jen Wojick Ryan ’90 was selling her work at an outdoor artists’ market in Charleston, SC when a family walked up wearing a Flint Hill t-shirt! It was a current student and his mother who were visiting Charleston, and they took this picture and sent it to us! Jen started We Sell Sea, which is the creative result of a retired police officer’s move to Johns Island, where an abundance of collected shells turned into these creations.
Jennifer Greenman-MacDonald ‘99 wrote, “Eric Nelson ‘99 and I reconnected when our oldest sons ended up on the same baseball team! We live in the same neighborhood in NYC.”
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1980s
The Honorable Judge Christine Antoun ’89 passed away on May 25, 2024 at the age of 52. Christine was a fierce advocate for justice in her law career, particularly for the underserved and underrepresented. This culminated in her appointment as Denver District Judge by Colorado Governor Jared Polis in 2020. Christine leaves behind her two sons, Michael (17) and James (15), parents Margaret and Adel Antoun, and brother Ramsey Antoun ’94 and family.
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1970s
Forrest Stanley ’74 writes, ”I completed my EdD this last May. I now have an Education Doctorate, an Education Specialist in Special Education Leadership, a MS in Natural Resource Management, a MS in Management Information Systems Computer Science, and a BSE in Biomedical Engineering. I have had fun learning.”
Steve Horvath ’77 writes, “I got together with former teammates Bruce Butler ’76, John Thomas H’77, and Mike Pepper ’76. Can’t believe it’s already been 12 years since we gathered for Coach Vetter’s induction into the Washington, D.C. Basketball Hall of Fame (see picture).”
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1960s
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