Catherine G. Wood, CGC ’98

Catherine G. Wood is the inaugural vice dean for finance and administration at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and senior vice president at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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Ellis I. Kahn, ’58

Ellis I. Kahn, ’58, was honored by the Charleston Jewish Federation the establishment of the Ellis Kahn Philanthropy Award to be awarded annually to a deserving member of the community. He was doubly honored as the first recipient of this award.

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T. Allen Herritage, ’97

Brig Gen T. Allen Herritage, USAF, ’97, was promoted to his current rank on January 7 and will serve as director of public affairs with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

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Jeffrey J. Cunningham, Jr., ’04

On January 13, 2025, Jeffrey J. Cunningham, Jr., ’04, launched the law firm, Cohen Vaughan LLP, as a founding partner with 75 lawyers in seven states focusing on commercial litigation and trial work. He is also co-chair of the professional liability practice group and the firm’s general counsel.

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Norman R. Seabrooks, ’73

Norman R. Seabrooks, ’73, received an MUSC Black History Intercollegiate Consortium MLK Humanitarian Award at their 35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Celebration on January 21 in Charleston.

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Kyle W. Puryear, ’02

Kyle W. Puryear, ’02, was named chairman of the board of county commissioners for Person County, N.C., his third term as chairman in his 19-years as commissioner.

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Barrett J. Reese, CGC ’04

Barrett J. Reese, with Early College High School, was named Star Rookie Principal of the Year by the Charleston County School District.

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Megan H. Williams, CGC ’09

Megan H. Williams, with Springfield Elementary School, was named Elementary School Star Principal of the Year by the Charleston County School District.

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Andrew S. Brandt, CGC ’15

Andrew S. Brandt, with West Ashley High School, was named Star Rookie Principal of the Year by the Charleston County School District.

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Jamie A. Damsker, ’87

Jamie A. Damsker, ’87, was appointed as the president and CEO of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS). He assumes the volunteer leadership role at a time the organization is looking to expand its membership beyond Vietnam-era aviators and recruit award recipients from the past 30 years. The DFCS will […]

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Stella Maris Craven, CGC ’73

Sister Stella Maris Craven, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died on January 24, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. […]

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John R. Young, Jr., ’67

John Robert Young, Jr (June Bug), 79, of Alexandria, died on January 17, 2025 after a brief and unexpected battle with metastatic cancer. John was a good, kind, honorable man who lived by a set of core values, recognizing and showing consideration and respect for the people and the world […]

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Gerhardt H. (Sam) Schrage, ’51

Gerhardt Herbert “Sam” Schrage, LTC, US Army Retired, of Alexandria, VA, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.Sam was born in 1930, in Charleston, SC, to Herbert Henri Schrage and Isabel Patton Anderegg Schrage and grew up on nearby Sullivan’s Island. He was a graduate of […]

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Gordon D. Frank, ’50

Gordon D. Frank, of Dallas, Texas, died Dec. 15, 2024. Whether Gordon was flying in a SE-5 WWI bi-plane or landing on the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson with his dear friend CNO Admiral Tom Hayward – Gordon lived a life full of adventure! Born in Arkansas, he was […]

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