Class Notes
Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes. Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.
After earning a bachelor's and master's degree from Kent State, Beverly Coles-Roby, Randolph, MA, taught English in Cleveland Public Schools. In 1982, she moved to Boston to attend law school, passing the bar exam in 1985. Beverly practiced law in Massachusettes for almost 40 years. Upon retiring in July 2023, she decided to make the move to local politics. She ran for office in her town and was elected to the Randolph School Committee in November 2023.
Mitzi Wilson, North Olmsted OH, started the Sharon Sigel Memorial Scholarship in memory of a sorority sister with an initial gift of $10,000 more than 20 years ago in 2003. Today, it has more than $50,000 in it dedicated to benefiting Kent State University students who are active members of the Alpha Phi sorority.
Brianne Rush, '07, Westlake, OH, began her career putting her magazine journalism degree to use in New York City, working in editorial roles that shaped her love for storytelling. She later transitioned into marketing and operations, rising to VP of Operations at Kuno Creative, where she’s spent more than a decade leading business development, sales and marketing.
Her most fulfilling work has come through launching Independence Lab—a digital platform and weekly newsletter with the mission of helping young women build fulfilling, independent lives. Independence Lab offers insights into career strategy, financial literacy and emotional intelligence to help Gen Z women to bridge the transition between college and career with confidence.
To learn more about the Independence Lab, visit .
Hakam Alomari, Ph.D, '12, Oxford, OH, is the recipient of the E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award at Miami University of Ohio.
Jerry O'Ryan, Centerville, OH, is an instructor in Sinclair College’s Public Health program who still believes in the power of print, namely newspapers. Sinclair College's library arranged to get a bulk rate subscription to the local Dayton Daily News, which typically carries up to a dozen articles on public health and medical newsworthy stories. Jerry has has installed several articles in his lesson plans as quizzes so students can be aware of local health issues relevant to public health, which currently include asthma, measles, and maternal and infant health.
recently reach a professional milestone, embark on a memorable adventure, or expand your family? Whether you got married, had a child, or met a grandchild, we want to celebrate with you! Share your updates and stories with us —we can't wait to hear what you've been up to!
recently reach a professional milestone, embark on a memorable adventure, or expand your family? Whether you got married, had a child, or met a grandchild, we want to celebrate with you! Share your updates and stories with us —we can't wait to hear what you've been up to!