Class Notes

Name: Timothy Cosgriff

Class Year(s): 1996

Note: Timothy Cosgriff ’96 (CAST) displayed two works in the annual Holiday Exhibit at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y. His gingerbread creation, "Paddington with Big Ben" also features his photography work. The creation has film images of coal bin covers from Earls Court London creating a walk way around Paddington. The entire work is edible except the working clocks which are set five hours ahead, London Time. Cosgriff also exhibited a holiday wreath made from china and glass processed in a rock tumbler to have a washed beach-find look at the Eastman Museum. Cosgriff is an artist who works in digital and film photography. He also works in found objects. In 202, he also exhibited in International Art of the Book Central Library Rochester, N.Y. He currently works at SUNY Empire State College as Director of Community Events in a state wide capacity.

Submitted on: December 16, 2021

Name: Willy Conley

Class Year(s): 1981

Note: Willy Conley ’81 (GAP) recently had his sixth book published: "The World of White Water." Conley also retired after thirty years as a professor of theatre arts at Gallaudet University.

Submitted on: December 15, 2021

Name: Daniel Holmes

Class Year(s): 1982

Note: Daniel can be reached via email at DanielE.Holmes@Yahoo.comDaniel Holmes ’82 (GAP) has accepted a position as Chief Prosecutor for the City of Artesia, N.M. Daniel has served as a trial attorney for the 13th Judicial District District Attorney’s Office and Deputy District Attorney for the 8th Judicial District DA. He still continues to enjoy hiking and the great outdoors of New Mexico and surrounding states.

Submitted on: December 14, 2021

Name: Marion Marston

Class Year(s): 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Note: Marion Marston ’16 (SOIS) is the published author of "BLUE", a book of poetry.

Submitted on: December 13, 2021

Name: Caroline Davis

Class Year(s): 2019

Note: Caroline Davis ’19 (CHST) was inducted into Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. PTE invites occupational therapy (OT) students who are in the top 35% of their cohort to apply to be a member. The application included an academic essay completed during the OT education, evidence of leadership experiences and academic accomplishments and a short essay.

Submitted on: December 13, 2021

Name: Michael Ford

Class Year(s): 1969

Note: Michael Ford ’68 (GAP) had a book published by The Library of Congress - "North Mississippi Homeplace" a photojournalism essay spanning decades of southern life. These moving photographs illustrate Ford’s experiences as an apprentice to blacksmith Marion Randolph Hall, his visits to Hal Waldrip’s General Store in Chulahoma, a day spent with AG Newson and his crew making molasses, and Othar Turner’s barbecues accompanied by traditional African American fife-and-drum music. They also capture the evocative landscape of the Mississippi hill country and the everyday lives of its residents. In 201,3 Ford returned to his adopted homeplace, camera in hand, only to find that most everything had changed or was gone. This photo essay project juxtaposes the rural Mississippi of the 1970s and the mid-2010s with Ford’s personal reflections drawn from his journals, interviews, and archival notes. A 15 part non-linear documentary can be found on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/showcase/5894223

Submitted on: December 13, 2021

Name: Alex Agyemang

Class Year(s): 2014

Note: J. Alex Agyemang ’14 (CAST) ME (KGCOE) was promoted to Director, Supply Chain Management Strategy at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). Alex has been employed with SRNS for the last 12 years with increasing responsibilities. In this new role, he will direct the execution of the corporate supply chain strategy, lead the execution of an organizational health assessment, direct the completion of supply chain benchmarks and gap analysis with industry leaders, and initiate the development of a supply chain organization maturity path. He is also responsible for delivering effective training and development for a workforce of 200+ personnel. Alex maintains his responsibilities as the Small Business Liaison Officer.

Submitted on: December 13, 2021

Name: Mercedes Ulaszewski

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Mercedes Ulaszewski ’11 (CIAS) was promoted in August 2021 at the Rochester City School District to Senior Graphic Designer. A few months later in November while in Chicago, Mercedes and her long-time partner, Ory Ballenger, got engaged.

Submitted on: December 13, 2021

Name: Taylor Zimmer

Class Year(s): 1985

Note: Taylor Zimmer ’85 (GAP) is Trustee of Solitude Farmz, which is now an Exclusive Opus Peace Educator in the State of New York for medical caregivers, veterans and Soul Injury.

Submitted on: December 13, 2021

Name: Victoria Savka

Class Year(s): 2016, 2018

Note: Victoria Savka ’16 (CIAS) MST ’18 (CIAS) is currently pursuing her passion as an illustrator, storyteller, and ceramic artist. She has done residencies at Main Street Arts, The Yards, and her work is found in happy homes throughout the world. Victoria has shown in exhibits internationally and has work available in select stores and venues throughout the country. She has recently been featured on Artist in Focus through PBS and was recently featured in (585) Magazine as a local artisan for the Spring 2022 issue. You can find her work on campus at Shop One at RIT, The Store at the Memorial Art Gallery, and Little Button Craft in the South Wedge of Rochester, N.Y. Victoria currently works and teaches in Auburn, N.Y. where she cherishes afternoons with the ducks and geese of Owasco Lake. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​She will be having an exhibition at SUNY Geneseo in early April of 2022. For more information on Victoria’s upcoming exhibits, projects, and news, check out her website and newsletter at www.victoriasavka.com. EMAIL: mariavictoriasavka@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @victoriasavkaart / @savkaclay

Submitted on: December 13, 2021