Jacquelyn (Lacek) Stafford‘03 was elected by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports to its New York State High School Girls Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Anthony Bianchi ’10 was named All-Greater Rochester’s Large School Co-Coach of the Year by the Democrat & Chronicle. Jonathan Olbrich ’14 earned a Business degree from Nazareth University and works with his father in the family company, Patrick’s Landscape. Jordyn Hetzler ’15 married Emilio Petricola in Maryville, Tennessee. We wish the happy couple heartfelt congratulations. Allison Neary ’15 was recognized as a 2025‘Thirty Under 30’winner by Hotel Management Magazine. Allie leads new hotel development across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for BWH Hotels as a Regional Director for North America. Lina Clifford ’16 earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Conservation with a concentration in Forest Resources from UMass Amherst. She married Giancarlo Denaroso in May 2024, and works for The Land Trust of Tennessee as a Conservation Manager. Bryce Kelly ’16 recently joined Hodgson Russ Law Firm as an Associate Attorney. Jarred Simmons ’16 graduated from the University at Bu alo with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and currently works as a Financial Analyst for Mastodon Design, a CACI Company. Joshua Constantine, CPA ’16, and Kaitlin Plane ’16, high school sweethearts, married in September 2024. Kaitlin is a Senior UI Designer at Synchrony Financial, where she designs user experiences for customers opening Synchrony-branded credit cards. Joshua is an accountant with Excellus. Mark DiGirolamo ’17 became engaged to his ancée, Samantha Tocci, this past October. We o er them our warmest congratulations. Evan Kelly ’17 is an Investment Banking Associate with Sherman and Co. in North Carolina. Dr. Gina Laurini DMD ’17, (right) and Dr. Lia Alletto DDS ’17 (left), best friends since middle school, graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and University at Bu alo, respectively, with degrees in Dentistry. They are currently completing their residencies together at Rochester General Hospital. Meghan Maier ’17 received a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher University in 2023. Meghan currently works as a child/adolescent therapist for UR Medicine. Tyler Olbrich ’17 is a 1st Lieutenant in his fth year of service with the U.S. Army and is currently stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. A 2022 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Tyler returned stateside in July 2025 after completing a nine-month tour in Iraq. Jalen Pickett ’17 scored a career-high 29 points for the Denver Nuggets in a 125–124 NBA overtime win against Philadelphia on January 5, 2026. Making his fourth start of the season, Pickett went 11-for-20 from the oor and 7-for-11 from three-point range, while also adding ve rebounds and seven assists in a season-high 42 minutes on the court. Abigail (Barton) Turrie ’17 married her husband, Jake, in 2024. Abbie is the manager of a Heritage Christian Services group home, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ashley Plane ’18 graduated from Nazareth University with a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She is currently employed as an acute care medical speech language pathologist at Highland Hospital. Dr. John Steger ’18 recently completed his Doctorate in Education at St. John Fisher University. Kaycee Viator ’18 is pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration with a concentration in Higher Education at the University of Rochester, where she also serves as a Graduate Resident Director. Conor Kelly ’19 graduated in 2025 from Nazareth University and is working as a Physical Therapist at Lattimore Physical Therapy in Rochester. Tanner Olbrich‘20 graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Engineering. He is currently employed at Gleason Works in Rochester, NY. Tyler Szalkowski ’21 made history by breaking the Utica University football passing record with an impressive 528 passing yards and four touchdowns. Joseph Coletti ’25 was named a recipient of the Bu alo Heroes Scholarship, which honors 10 Western New York high school and college-bound students pursuing education at local private high schools, trade schools, or universities. The scholarship was awarded by Bu alo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, through his Chasing M’s Foundation, recognizing students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and character. Li’l Irish 31 Margaret “Maggie” to Ian Place ’15 and wife, Molly. Jackson to Joshua Leonardo ’10 and wife, Morgan. Share your good news! We would love for you to share your good news with us. Please visit www.aquinasinstitute.com/class-note or scan the QR Code. If you attach a photo, be sure to include all names of those pictured.
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