Class notes
Bob Diepenbrock ’82 entered retirement in 2024. Bob’s career included work as superintendent of USD 331 Kingman, Kansas, and most recently, director at South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative.
Sarah Kriwiel ’86, ’90 is the new director of development for Catholic Education Arizona in Phoenix.
Michelle Stegman-Jacobson ’89 married Steven Jacobson on Feb. 14, 2025.
Chris Siefers ’91 is the new business office manager at Oxford Senior Living in Wichita, Kansas.
Michelle Vann ’96 received the Billy D. Williams Servant Leadership Award presented by the NAACP Wichita Branch in October 2024.
Father Jason Borkenhagen ’97 earned his doctorate in sacred theology from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in December 2024.
Angela Mendoza ’98 has become the first female CEO of Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation Services, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing in Wichita, Kansas.
LaDessa Forrest ’00 was named the new CEO of Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in Glendale, Arizona, on March 25, 2025.
Audrey (Zimmerman) Farmer ’01 was recognized for 20 years of service teaching second grade at Windom Elementary School, USD 444 in Little River, Kansas.
Sarah Garcia ’03 is now a third-grade teacher at Argonia Elementary USD 359 in Argonia, Kansas.
Jason Prideaux ’05 accepted the role as chief financial officer for Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma in January 2025.
Stephanie Suppes ’05, ’07 has been a special education teacher at Valley Center USD 262 as of August 2024.
Deborah Kreie ’08 started teaching junior high students at Syracuse USD 494 in the fall of 2024.
David Hughes ’09, ’12 started his role as a mixed-abilities teacher at Valley Center USD 262 in August 2024.
Yamir Lozada ’12, ’15 was named to the Wichita Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list in 2024.
Kristi Ruge ’12 began a new role as a telehealth specialist for St. Luke’s Hospital in December 2024.
Mitch Arnold ’13 is the new head wrestling coach at Newman University.
Sarah Balderas ’15 was recognized in the Wichita Business Journal’s “Women Who Lead in Legal, Insurance and Human Resources.” Sarah is partner at Balderas Legal Group LLC in Wichita, Kansas.
Chase Blasi ’15 became majority leader for the Kansas State Senate in December 2024.
Haley Graeff ’15 is now an assistant controller at Airxcel, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas.
Victoria “Tori” Provencio ’15 is the new assistant coach for Butler Community College women’s volleyball.
Capt. Jack Pyle ’15 is now an executive officer in the United States Air Force.
Matt Riedl ’15 won an Emmy for his video, “Portraits of the Call,” with the Diocese of Lansing.
Megan Ziegler ’15 was promoted to senior strategic growth manager at Q-Centrix in March 2025.
Wesley Williams ’16 received a new certification from the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas in January 2025 and became a managing attorney in May 2025.
Danielle Corbett ’17 joined the physician team at South Central Kansas Health Primary Care Clinic in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Jacob Wayman ’17 and his business, Wayman Consulting Group, partnered with Infinity Capital Partners in Oklahoma City to help them better connect with the Wichita business ecosystem.
Callie (Mauk) Wright ’17 became a social worker for Valley Center USD 262 in August 2024.
Victorino “Victor” Alvarado ’17 is the new assistant principal at Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas.
Noelle (Garcia) McHugh ’18 was a guest speaker at the “Called By Name 2025 Women’s Encounter”, which took place Aug. 23 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Daniel Murphy ’18 became the president of the Women’s Network Initiative board of directors.
Fernando Rubio Garcia ’19 will be teaching data science as assistant professor at Newman University.
Madison McCollum ’19 took silver in her first-ever jiujitsu competition in Las Vegas.
Ximena Name ’19 is a UX/UI designer for Solem Electronique in France.
Emily Wise ’19 is a customer engagement representative for Scottish Rugby in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Jennifer Faurot ’20 is teaching physical education at Copeland Elementary and South Gray Junior High in Copeland, Kansas.
Marcel Miasato ’20 became the new head coach for Cowley College men’s and women’s tennis programs in August 2024.
Koby Nguyen ’20 served in prison ministry during the summer of 2024 with St. Dismas Ministry to the Incarcerated.
Amy Williams ’20 is the new interim executive director for The Kansas African American Museum in Wichita, Kansas.
Alexis Wiseman ’20 is a fourth-grade teacher at Valley Center USD 262.
Gabrielle Altenor ’21 passed the Kansas bar exam and is working at Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer LLP.
Kayle Creed ’22 started a new position as process leader-parts at Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, in July 2025.
Lauren White, MBA ’22 is the new elementary school principal at USD 262 in Valley Center, Kansas.
Jeff Siegel ’23 began teaching science and chemistry classes at Peabody-Burns USD 398 in Peabody, Kansas, in the fall of 2024.
Karem Gallo Garcia ’24 is the new High Plains Heritage Foundation executive director in Liberal, Kansas.
Olivia Kaufman ’24 is a residential therapist at KidsTLC in Olathe, Kansas.
Austin Fullerton ’24 received a Kansas 2024 Teacher of Promise award from Newman University.
Casey Long ’24 received a Kansas 2024 Teacher of Promise award from Newman University.
Avery Perez ’24 is a second-grade teacher at Garfield School in Parsons, Kansas.
Juliane Marie Swantek ’24 professed final vows to become a sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on July 27, 2024.