Alumni Notes
1968 Mini Reunion Recap
By Carl Carter (OD’68)
Ohio State Optometry’s Class of 1968 had a mini reunion celebrating 57 years since graduation. Two of our class members live in The Villages in Central Florida and invited several of their classmates to a fun-filled weekend, March 28-31, 2025. Rod Bellows (OD’68), one of the “Village People,” hosted a taco dinner on Friday night, and Arnie Lagraff (OD’68), the other resident, hosted a cocktail hour prior to an excellent dinner at the Chop House at Lake Sumter Villages on Saturday night. The meals were both great, but the highlight was catching up with “old” friends and classmates. Carl Carter (OD’68) drove up from Delray Beach, Florida, Mark Eger (OD’68) from Fort Myers, Florida, Craig Willoth (OD’68) from Rochester, New York, and Chuck Glanville (OD’68) from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Two other classmates, Larry Barger (OD’68) and Gail Herron (OD’68), were unable to join the festivities due to health issues. So, we drank a toast to them and others who were unable to join us. Each attendee reveled in the memories of Ohio State, Epsilon Psi Epsilon, and all the great years we spent together practicing optometry in our chosen locations. It is truly amazing how quickly those 57 years have passed and how well we recall all of the good times.
1980s
Duane Wires (OD’84) retired in December 2024.
2010s
Steve Rosinski (OD’11) and wife Chelsea welcomed their fourth child, son Cadel, on October 20, 2024.
Wes Immler (OD’12) and wife Ellen welcomed son Ellis Logan in April 2025.
Renee Rambeau (OD’12) and husband Ryan welcomed daughter Maere in 2024.
Ashley Ritchie (OD’13) welcomed son Austin Michael in November 2024.
Harmin Chima (OD’15) and wife Liesel welcomed a son in September of 2024.
Jillian Zimmer (OD’15) and husband Zachary welcomed Lincoln James in March 2025.
Daniel Hagee (OD/MS’16) and wife Kari welcomed Nolan Richard in November 2024. He joins two siblings.
Noor Abushagur (OD’18) and Dr. Wisam Khader married in January 2024.
Ashley Hughes (OD’18) welcomed daughter Sadie Hughes in March 2025.
Steven Manning (OD’18, MS’20) and wife Allie welcomed Joy Elizabeth on March 12, 2024. William is enjoying being a big brother.
2020s
Sarah Alquist (OD’20) welcomed a son in November 2024.
Aaron Koons (OD’22) and Georgette tied the knot in February 2025.
Krista Roberts (OD/MS’22) was married in 2024.
Ellen Smith (OD’22) married Quentin Pruneau in September 2024.
Muhassad Aljumaili (OD’23) was married in November 2024.
Erin Henson (OD’23) welcomed Ivy Sophia on March 3, 2025.
Makayla Hemmelgarn (OD’24) and husband Alex welcomed son Michael Anthony on January 28, 2025.
Shawn Gilbert, Director of Development and his wife Sam welcomed Spencer Martin on February 4, 2025. Daughter Callie is excited to be a big sister.
Lauren Mayberry, Assistant Clinic Director of Specialty Services and Clinic Staff Training, welcomed Graeme Alan in January 2025.
In Memoriam
Jay Enoch (PhD’56) passed away in March 2025. He was 95.
Louis Ellen (OD’68) passed away on March 1, 2025. He was 82.
William Urquhart Reeves (OD’70) passed away on February 20, 2025. He was 80.
Glenn Thayer (OD/MS’74) passed away on May 15, 2025. He was 75.
David Lee Pugh (OD’83) passed away on April 25, 2025 in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. He was 67.
Honors
Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, was inducted into the Kent City Schools Hall of Fame on April 5, 2025.
Emily Magas (OD’24) was awarded the Bill Mattingly Memorial Scholarship. She is currently in Ohio State Optometry’s Residency/MS program, specializing in Low Vision.
