Class Notes

Name: oscar gutierrez

Class Year(s): 1991

Note: An intimate short documentary, THE OSCAR GUTIERREZ PROJECT, will follow acclaimed photojournalist, Oscar Gutierrez ’91 (GAP), as he reflects on a life spent documenting South Africa’s turbulent history and vibrant cultural landscape. The documentary will be hitting the film festival circuit.

Submitted on: October 31, 2025

Stephen Richards ’76 (GAP) - Richards Graphic Communications celebrates 100 years in business.

Name: Stephen Richards

Class Year(s): 1976

Note: Stephen Richards ’76 (GAP), Kevin Richards ’80 (GAP), and Mary Lawrence, celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Richards Graphic Communications of Harry Richards ’48 (GAP). Their father, Harry started the tradition at RIT.

Submitted on: October 30, 2025

Aurelkys Estevez Espinal MS ’12 (CAST) academic excellence at UCSD (Left professor Oliva Luna, middle Aurelkys Estevez Espinal, right professor Adalgisa Ledesma)

Name: Aurelkys Estevez

Class Year(s): 2012

Note: Aurelkys Estevez Espinal MS ’12 (CAST) was recognized for academic excellence as a professor at Universidad Católica Santo Domingo.

Submitted on: October 29, 2025

Mckenna Short ’24 (CET), MS ’24 (CET) and Benjamin Bremer ’27 (GCCIS) - Picture taken by Lauryn Beale ’25 (CAD)

Name: McKenna Short

Class Year(s): 2024

Note: Mckenna Short ’24 (CET), MS ’24 (CET) and Benjamin Bremer ’27 (GCCIS) got engaged on Oct.11 2025! Go Tigers!

Submitted on: October 29, 2025

Name: Jay Ruzicka

Class Year(s): 2010

Note: Jay Ruzicka ’10 (CIAS) has been promoted to head of communications for Providence Public Library.

Submitted on: October 29, 2025

Name: John Lawrence

Class Year(s): 1992

Note: John Lawrence ’93 (CAST) recently sold his construction business. Both of John’s children attended RIT: Jared Lawrence ’24 (CET) and John Lawrence Jr. ’20 (GCCIS), MS ’20 (GGCIS). Currently, John is managing the family office, traveling, and planning to launch another business in a few years, luxeshade.com.

Submitted on: October 28, 2025

Don McGrath ’86 (KGCOE) - Receiving the gold medal at the World Senior Games

Name: Don McGrath

Class Year(s): 1986

Note: Don McGrath ’86 (KGCOE) has shifted his athletic focus from running to rock climbing since graduating from RIT. He recently won the gold medal in the 60-64 age group at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Saint George, Utah.

Submitted on: October 28, 2025

Name: Gerald Isobe

Class Year(s): 1976

Note: Gerald Isobe ’76 (SCB) is a member of the deaf community and a life-long trailblazer. Gerald Isobe and his son Brandon Isobe, co-founded the app, App MyEar, which helps the deaf and hard-of-hearing to fully converse with those around them. From RIT, to one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans (U.S Junior Chamber of Jaycees), to the U.S. Department of Defense, varsity golf coach and ASL teacher, Gerald has been inspiring for decades. To learn more about Gerald please visit: https://discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2025/9/1/gerald-isobe/

Submitted on: October 27, 2025

Scott Ladin ’78 (CAST), MBA ’87 (SCB) - Tour de Cure Rochester NY 2025

Name: Scott Ladin

Class Year(s): 1978,1987

Note: Scott Ladin ’78 (CAST), MBA ’87 (SCB) has retired and is now a small business mentor with SCORE, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs to start, run and grow small businesses. Scott also works with R-Community Bikes to distribute free bicycles to children and adults in Rochester, New York, who depend on bicycles for transportation. As an active cyclist Scott continues to support not-for-profit events such as Tour de Cure and Bike MS to promote research and programs.

Submitted on: October 27, 2025

Name: Nathan Reichert

Class Year(s): 2012

Note: Nathan Reichert ’12 (NTID) was recently promoted to finance manager at Duke University, where he supports faculty, student groups, and staff in managing funds to ensure accurate financial tracking, compliance, and effective resource allocation.

Submitted on: October 27, 2025