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Alumni News & Notes

Published March 2025

Tucker (Lisa) Ricchio 04 is the executive chef at the newly opened Lira Restaurant in Campbell. Metro Silicon Valley gave Lira a rave review, saying the highly anticipated restaurant “delivers on both style and substance.”  Support Tucker by booking a reservation soon!

 

Sarah (Sendig) Laone 05 and David Laone 05, along with their three-year-old son David III, welcomed Taylor Fay on May 17, 2024, at 4:18 pm. She weighed 5 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 18.5 inches at birth.

Sarah Laone ‘05, Taylor Laone, David Laone ‘05

Sarah Laone 05, Taylor Laone, David Laone 05

Taylor Laone

Taylor Laone

Taylor and David III

Taylor and David III

 

Jamie (Leonard) Finnie ’07 married Chris Finnie on October 12, 2024, at MacArthur Place Hotel in Sonoma, nestled in the heart of wine country during the harvest season. Surrounded by 80 of their closest friends and family, they exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony officiated by Chris’ brother, Jon. Instead of having a ring bearer, their mothers honored them with a ring-warming ritual. The celebration continued with an outdoor dinner, where they were treated to a surprise rain shower, creating a memorable evening. Jamie’s sister, Sami Leonard Kaufman ’03, served as the matron of honor, while her best friend, Rachel Bovenizer ’07, acted as the maid of honor. 

Jamie Leonard ‘07 and Chris Finnie

Jamie Leonard 07 and Chris Finnie

Jamie Leonard ‘07 and Rachel Bovenizer ‘07

Jamie Leonard 07 and Rachel Bovenizer 07

Joe Kaufman, Sami (Leonard) Kaufman ‘03, Jamie (Leonard Finnie ‘07, Chris Finnie, Fred Leonard, Gaye Leonard

(L to R) Joe Kaufman, Sami (Leonard) Kaufman 03, Jamie (Leonard Finnie 07, Chris Finnie, Fred Leonard, Gaye Leonard

 

Maya Kaul, PhD ’09, received the 2025 James D. Anderson Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). “This award honors excellence in doctoral dissertation research, or its equivalent, that contributes to the knowledge base of educator preparation or teaching and learning, with implications for educator preparation.” (EdPrepMatters) Maya is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. 

Matthew Ashley ’09 got engaged to Corinne Breuil last year, and they plan to marry in Napa Valley this September. Matthew and Corinne met in Campbell in 2017. He proposed in San Francisco, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Matthew is a Partner at Ascend Logistics and serves as the VP of Sales and Marketing while also fulfilling his role as Director of Business Development at JIT Transportation. Corinne has worked at Google for two years as an Influencer Relations lead.  

Matthew Ashley ‘09 and Corinne Breuil

Matthew Ashley 09 and Corinne Breuil

Matthew Ashley ‘09 and Corinne Breuil

Matthew Ashley 09 and Corinne Breuil

 

Gavin Drucker ’10 passed unexpectedly on November 23, 2024, due to a pulmonary embolism at 29 years of age. He is survived by his parents, Doug and Gloria, and his sister, Natalie ’12.  Doug wrote that “Gavin loved ACS, as it was known then. It was his home away from home, a cocoon of learning and growing." Read more about Gavin.

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Cameron Allen 13, Morgan Braitburg 13, Guiliana Calia 13, Mikaela Fenton 13, Pranavi Javangula 13, Juliana Medan 13, Stefan Medan 13, and Jonathan Panella 13 enjoyed reconnecting during the December break. 

Pranavi Javangula, Morgan Braitburg, Mikaela Fenton, Cameron Allen, Guiliana Calia, Juliana Medan, Stefan Medan, Jonathan Panella

(L to R) Pranavi Javangula, Morgan Braitburg, Mikaela Fenton, Cameron Allen, Guiliana Calia, Juliana Medan, Stefan Medan, Jonathan Panella

 

Valerie Remaker 13 is engaged to August Norman. Valerie and August live in Duvall, WA, not far from Seattle, with their new kittens, Glinda and Gertrude. They are planning a wedding in Spring 2026.

Valerie Remaker ‘13 and August Norman

Valerie Remaker 13 and August Norman

 

Anya Barrese ’14 completed the northern 1,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail this September and plans to return in April to finish the trail! She documented her journey in photos on Instagram @into_her_life. 

 

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