Class Notes–2010s

This edition of Class Notes includes law submissions received through July 1, 2014, and undergraduate and graduate submissions through June 10, 2014.

This edition of Class Notes includes law submissions received through July 1, 2014, and undergraduate and graduate submissions through June 10, 2014.

2010

Arts & Sciences Reunion

June 25−28, 2015

Bridget Donegan JD started a three-year term as a member of the Portland Police Citizen Review Committee, which reviews investigations of officer conduct, makes recommendations on bureau policies, and conducts public outreach activities.

Samuel Hernandez JD is preparing for a yearlong tour in Afghanistan. He serves as a light infantry company commander in the Oregon Army National Guard and has been an associate for the past two years at Barran Liebman, which the U.S. Department of Defense has honored with a Patriot Award for their wide-ranging support of Hernandez and his deployment. He is one of four Portland lawyers to receive a 2014 Oregon State Bar Litigation Section Rising Litigator Award.

2011

Angela Webber BA and her sister, Aubrey Webber, perform as the musical group The Doubleclicks. They have received accolades for “promoting feminism and teaching little girls that they shouldn’t be ashamed to be smart and like science (and science fiction).” Now that they have surpassed their fundraising goals, they plan to record a new studio album, buy new video gear, start a monthly live-streamed show with music and guests, and more.

2012

Class Correspondent: Josh Cohn notes@lclark.edu

Barra Brown BA, an accomplished flutist, drummer, and composer, is a drummer in four gigging bands and recently released his debut album, Songs for a Young Heart. The Barra Brown Quintet is his newest project. The group includes guitarist Adam Brock, trumpeter Thomas Barber, bassist Arcellus Sykes, and tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover.

Elie Lauden BA is hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada with four coworkers from Quetzaltrekkers, a volunteer-run trekking company in Guatemala. They are raising money for a school and dormitory for underprivileged Guatemalan children. Follow them or donate at http://qt2pct.wordpress.com.

Abigail Press BA, a soul electronica singer and producer, launched a Kickstarter campaign for her European tour, Wavy. She will meet and perform with her Soundcloud collaborators, whom she’s been working with online for several years.

Chloe Waterman BA is a state legislative coordinator for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

2013

Benjamin Hoffman BA received a fellowship from the National Science Foundation in recognition of his potential to contribute to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. Hoffman hopes to earn a PhD, become a professor, and settle in an area with mountains and rivers.

Sam Tidwell BA started walking across America on November 1, 2013, with New York City as his final destination. He is “writing a letter to America with my feet.” You can follow his blog at http://anthemthenational.blogspot.com/p/scribblings.html.