![Thomas H. Mills III '78, '93](img/classnotes-mills-78.jpg)
Thomas H. Mills III '78, '93, Blacksburg, Va., received the 2016 Associated Schools of Construction Outstanding Researcher Award.
![Valerie Jones '85](img/classnotes-jones-85.jpg)
Valerie Jones '85, Virginia Beach, Va., received two Emmy awards for interview/discussion programs from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Mid-Atlantic chapter.
![Joel E. Henry '93](img/classnotes-henry-93.jpg)
Joel E. Henry '93, Missoula, Mont., is a senior counsel to the Intellectual Property Practice Group for Michael Best & Friedrich.
![Vernon L. Wildy Jr. '94](img/classnotes-wildy-94.jpg)
Vernon L. Wildy Jr. '94, Glen Allen, Va., has published his second book, "Reunion at McBryde Hall." Photo by Thi Steele Photography.
![daughter of Bibi Ghoushbeigui Dietrich '97, '01](img/classnotes-dietrich-97.jpg)
Bibi Ghoushbeigui Dietrich '97, '01, Mission Viejo, Calif., a daughter, Leila Chirin, 8/1/16.
![USS Stockdale](img/classnotes-castillejo-99.jpg)
Raphael R. Castillejo '99, '00, San Diego, Calif., assumed command of the USS Stockdale while deployed in the South China Sea. Photo courtesy of USS Stockdale Public Affairs Officer.
![daughter of Nicholas P. Behrman '03 and Christine E. Jennison '03](img/classnotes-jennison-03.jpg)
Nicholas P. Behrman '03 and Christine E. Jennison '03, Midlothian, Va., a daughter, Charlotte Erin, 5/3/16. Photo at Virginia Tech Solitude by Holly Cromer.
![Adam S. Abramson '06](img/classnotes-abramson-06.jpg)
Adam S. Abramson '06, pictured with his wife, Laura Prangley '08, Los Angeles, Calif., won a 2016 Emmy Award for digital production on "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
![Adam S. Abramson '06](img/classnotes-hindman-06.jpg)
Sandy Hindman '06 and John Hindman '07, Leesburg, Va., a daughter, Amelia Anne, 1/16/17.
Sandy: "Amelia Anne was welcomed with big Hokie hugs by her parents and big brother, Cooper."
![son of Christi Michelle Byrd Santora '08 and Jason G. Santora '09](img/classnotes-santora-08.jpg)
Christi Michelle Byrd Santora '08 and Jason G. Santora '09, Chesterfield, N.J., a son, Ethan Gregory 5/11/16.
![Nicholas Delpopolo '09 and Laura E. Delpopolo '10](img/classnotes-delpopolo-10.jpg)
Nicholas Delpopolo '09 and Laura E. Delpopolo '10, Arlington, Va., 6/04/16. Photo by RMN Photography.
Laura: "Nick and I must have crossed paths a hundred times at Virginia Tech. It took me falling into him at a rock concert in D.C. for us to finally meet. I am so happy that the guy I fell into and in love with is a Hokie!"
![Laura Gonser Felter '09 and Andrew Felter](img/classnotes-felter-09.jpg)
Laura Gonser Felter '09 and Andrew Felter, Baltimore, Md., 10/9/16. Photo by Eric Lee.
![Lindsey Jacob '09 and Michael Jacob '09](img/classnotes-jacob-09.jpg)
Lindsey Jacob '09 and Michael Jacob '09, Reston, Va., 6/04/16. Photo by ColemanShots.
Lindsey: Michael and I met at Virginia Tech in 2008 and were good friends before we started dating in 2013. Our Hokie wedding was held in the Outer Banks, N.C."
![Michael R. Puterbaugh '09, '10 and Christina Brianne Robinson Puterbaugh '12](img/classnotes-puterbaugh-09.jpg)
Michael R. Puterbaugh '09, '10 and Christina Brianne Robinson Puterbaugh '12, '15, Reston, Va., 8/20/16. Photo by J&D Photography.
![Kara Vellines '09 and Mike Velllines '11](img/classnotes-vellines-09.jpg)
Kara Vellines '09 and Mike Velllines '11, Radford, Va., a daughter, Ava Marie, 2/25/17. Photo by Kara Vellines Photography.
Kara: "Ava was so excited to dance the 'Hokey Pokey' with her big brother Gavin that she arrived 3 weeks early."
![James "Randy" Heckler '10 and Kristina Mueller '10](img/classnotes-heckler-10.jpg)
James "Randy" Heckler '10 and Kristina Mueller '10, Columbia, Md., 7/29/16. Photo by Dani Leigh Photography.
Kristina: "Ten years after meeting at the Math Emporium, we decided to tie the knot."
![marriage of Adam J. Joerger '10 and Heather Nicole Athens Joerger '10](img/classnotes-joerger-10.jpg)
Adam J. Joerger '10 and Heather Nicole Athens Joerger '10, Suffolk, Va., 10/8/16. Photo by Tina Marie Photography.
![children of Bethany Lanier '10 and Andrew Lanier '11](img/classnotes-lanier-10.jpg)
Bethany Lanier '10 and Andrew Lanier '11, Auburn, Ala., a son, Owen Garland Lanier, 8/25/16, pictured with sister Sadie-Mae. Photo by Jennifer Young.
![William M. Tuttle '10 and Mallory Taylor Tuttle '14](img/classnotes-tuttle-10.jpg)
William M. Tuttle '10 and Mallory Taylor Tuttle '14, Portsmouth, Va., 10/1/16. Photo by Matt Lusk Photography.
![Kelsey Deitz '11 and Matthew Guth '11](img/classnotes-guth-11.jpg)
Kelsey Deitz '11 and Matthew Guth '11, Williamsburg, Va., 8/20/16. Photo by Mike Polifko.
Matthew: "We entered the reception to 'Enter Sandman' through a tunnel made by the wedding party."
![Alicia Eileen Ring Thomas '11 and Matthew A. Thomas](img/classnotes-thomas-11.jpg)
Alicia Eileen Ring Thomas '11 and Matthew A. Thomas, Wytheville, Va., 10/22/16. Photo by Meg U Photography.
![Lauren Beecher '12 and Thomas M. Cardman](img/classnotes-beecher-12.jpg)
Lauren Beecher '12 and Thomas M. Cardman, Reston, Va., 9/10/16. Photo by Darling Photographers.
![Sophia Karatsikis Ruiz '13 and Bradley M. Ruiz '15](img/classnotes-ruiz-13.jpg)
Sophia Karatsikis Ruiz '13 and Bradley M. Ruiz '15, Virginia Beach, Va., 10/1/16. Photo by Secret Leigh Photography.
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