1994
Robert Tinajero and his wife, Chealsie Sanchez, announce the birth of their first child, Roberto Jose Tinajero III, on July 17, 2017. Robert was recently hired as a tenure-track assistant professor of English at the University of North Texas-Dallas.
2000
Molly Simpson and Kent Van Steenbergh announce the birth of their son, Alexander Charles, born June 22, 2017, in Shanghai, China. The family lives in Shanghai, where Molly is a senior marketing manager for Max Factor Cosmetics and Kent is the CFO of Coty Consumer Beauty China. They say their door is always open if any ’Roos would like to say ni hao (hello).
2003
Christopher Gratton and his wife, Dawn, welcomed their son, Jameson Richard, on September 14, 2017. Christopher is a doctor of chiropractic and his wife is a licensed massage therapist. The family, including older brother, Jeran, 8, lives in Kilgore, where Christopher operates his own practice.
2004
Thomas and Gillian Grissom Locke ’07 welcomed their son, Bishop Parks, on August 14, 2018. Thomas is co-owner of Bois d’Arc Meat Co., a pastured-livestock operation that raises cows, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. Gillian is an associate vice president for Institutional Advancement at Austin College. Bishop was also happily welcomed by his grandmother Laurie Benold Locke ’73 and his aunt, Thomas’ sister, Cate Locke Noellert ’00.
2006
Matt Ellington and his wife, Meghan, announce the birth of their son, Jack David, on March 2, 2017. The family lives in Austin, Texas, where Matt is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and Meghan is a physician assistant. Jack has an older sister, Brynn.
Dennis and Emily Webb Kelly ’10 MAT ’11 announce the birth of their son, John Dennis, on January 2, 2018. Emily had been a high school teacher in Plano; now she is a stay-at-home mom and an instructor for Fit4Mom. Dennis is completing a master’s degree in Coach Education and Athlete Development from Xavier and trains athletes, from youth to professional. The family lives in Melissa, Texas. Alumni family include his grandfather Claude Webb ’73, aunts Caroline Webb Martell ’11 and Jessica Webb ’12, and uncle Patrick Martell ’09.
2008
Garrett Adcock and his wife, Rachel, welcomed their daughter, Avery Lynn, on June 11, 2017. The family lives in Pflugerville, Texas, where Rachel is an optometrist and Garrett is an assistant
football and baseball coach, as well as social studies teacher, at Pflugerville High School.
Ryan and Rebecca Webb Buell welcomed their second child, Beckham Ryan, on August 4, 2018. The family, including big sister Harper, lives in Frisco, Texas.
Austin and Cari Hubbard Solano welcomed daughter Claira Elizabeth on July 13, 2017. The family lives in Fort Worth, Texas, where Cari and Austin work for family-owned companies, Route 66 Tire & Rubber and LCB Battery.
2009
Mason and Courtney Baker Anders ’08 welcomed their second daughter, Helen Noe, on June 21, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Big sister Daphne happily welcomed Helen home. The family lives in Smyrna, and Mason works for West Physics as a medical physics resident, surveying imaging machines for hospitals and clinics.
Hillary Luckett Clark and her husband, Edwin, announce the birth of Winston Bishop, born January 25, 2018. Hillary is an attorney with LeCrone Law Firm in Sherman, and Edwin is Director of Development in Institutional Advancement at Austin College.
Michael and Sarah Kendall Gill announce the birth of their first child, daughter Haddie Lynn, on April 24, 2018. The family lives in Fort Worth, Texas, and dog, Lambeau, is happy to be a big brother.
Jamie MAT ’10 and Katie Senor Hannan ’12 welcomed their first child, daughter Abigail Mae, on December 8, 2017. The family lives in Porter, Texas. Katie is a child welfare social worker at DePelchin Children’s Center, and Jamie is completing his master’s degree in Public Policy at the University of Houston and serving as the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Atascocita Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Ankita Singh Shah and Dr. Parth Shah announce the birth of their son, Aarav Parth, on August 12, 2018. Ankita and Parth were married in June 2014 and live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ankita is a pediatrician for Integrated Healthcare Associates, a multi-specialty medical group. Parth is a chief resident in urology at the University of Michigan. Aarav joins Tex, a 2-year old shih-poo in the growing household. They say they are enjoying the “Pure Michigan” experience but their hearts remain in Texas.
2010
Curstin Reichelt Ploch and her husband, Ricky, announce the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Kate, on June 12, 2018. Curstin is an ESL specialist with Frisco ISD, and Ricky is a category manager for Anderson Merchandisers. Alexandra joins her big sister, Julia, and parents at home in Providence Village, Texas.
2011
Daniel and Melaney Bilyeu Card welcomed their first child, daughter Audrey Kay, on April 17, 2018. Melaney is an athletic trainer at Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital in Sherman, and
Daniel is a paramedic.
2012
Blake and Katie Hendrickson Doughty announce the birth of Grayson Marcus on July 10, 2018. The parents wanted their son’s name to hold special meaning and since they attended college, met one another, graduated, and were married at Austin College, in Grayson County, they felt they made a very fitting choice.