ALUMNI

NEWS

2010

Krista   Hungler
kmh_dance2192@yahoo.com

Hi all! Oh wow this is really weird that I'm officially an alum. But I'm sure I'll be back watching this amazing team over and over again as many times as I can. I'll be attending Northern Kentucky University in the fall and be dancing as well for them. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for these awesome teams, they keep getting better year after year. It's amazing to watch! Keep pushing girls, and I'll be back every chance I get! Love you all :)

2009

Becca  Dattilo
beccadattilo@yahoo.com

Hi Everyone! This is so wierd to see that I am finally part of the Alumni page. This September I will be starting school at Aveda Fredric's Institute. This will pretty much take up all my time but I am glad to say I will still be dancing for Spotlight Dance Studio on the All Star team. I already miss dance so much and can't wait to get start! Miss and love you all. : )

2009

Sarah   Hungler
s_e_hungler09@yahoo.com

Hello Hello! Well I'm one of the new est alumni to join this wonderful list :). This August, I will be attending Xavier University and Majoring in Occupational Therapy and Minoring in Spanish. Not dancing is already killing me, but starting in September I will be assisting Becki and Tina with coaching the twinkles...I can't wait! Best of luck to all of the teams this year and the years to come. I'll definitely be there cheering them on: I love it and miss it too much!

2009

Kelsey  Schweizer
k_schweiz201@hotmail.com

Well Hello everyone!! I'm so excited to finally be a part of the alumni page, although it is extremely sad!! My plans for the future are to attend University of Cincinnati and to major in Psychology. I will also be dancing on UC's JV team this year and hope that it fills my void that Seton's team has left me with. I'll also be helping out teaching technique to Seton's Mini team every Tuesday as well as helping to choreograph their 2009-2010 jazz routine. I'm trying to stay as connected with dance as I can, and I will for sure show up to every dance competition I possibly can!! I miss you all and hope to see you at the competitions too!!!

2007

Abby  Rixner
rixner.1@osu.edu

Hey Everyone! Well I graduated from Seton last year, but haven't had much time to write on the alumni page. Anyways I attend The Ohio State University, GO BUCKS! I am loving every second of it. I was actually just watching dance tapes yesterday since I already miss it so much. But Congrats on a great season for the Dance Team this year, and also for the many years to come!

2007

Nikki  Schwartz
nmschwar2@uky.edu

Hello you all (my new Kentucky words ha) I graduated from Seton in 2007 and I now attend The University of Kentucky. I will be a sophomore this year studying Business Finance and I truly love every minute of it. Of course I miss dance and everything that came along with it, but I will be back many times next year just as I was this past year. Congratulations on everything you've done and keep working hard! Love you girls :)

2007

Tina  Dattilo

Hey everyone. I am in my last year at Cincinnati State, planning on starting my clinicals in the Spring. I am currently helping out with the Twinkles and love every minute of it! Cant wait for another great season. Good luck everyone!

2007

Olivia  McCarthy
olivia.mccarthy@uky.edu

Hi Everyone!! I am about to start my junior year at the University of Kentucky and recently found out that I got in to the nursing program this spring. I am extremely excited about this since it is a very difficult program to get in to. I have an extra year of school (so 3 more) but I'm not complaining! I miss dance like crazy and definitely regret not trying out for UK's dance team. To replace my dance void I am thinking about picking up a minor in dance and hopefully will be able to get back in it fairly easy! I can't wait to come support the teams this year and I want to wish them good luck!!!

2006

Sherri  Ritter

I just graduated from Seton this year and I am going to Cincinnati State next year to study business. I'll be home all year so I will be back to watch our awesome teams compete! Good luck girls!

2006

Kristin  Westerfield
westerfield.8@osu.edu

Hey everyone! I just graduated from Seton and not surprisingly missing dance already. I plan on attending The Ohio State University and majoring in Nursing and possibly minor in Dance just becuase I am going through an extreme dance withdrawl. I am looking forward to competitions this year to cheer on the Seton Dance Teams! Get your game faces on girls!

2006

Courtney  Geiger

I just graduated this year and next I will be attending Ohio University! I can't wait to come to competition next year and cheer the teams onto VICTORY!!

2005

Jenna  Kramer
kramerj4@email.uc.edu

Hey girls! It is very nice to catch up. I am ending my Junior year at UC in Communication Disorders (Speech and Hearing) and getting my deaf studies certificate. The closest thing I get to dance is yoga...I want to be in as good of shape as I used to be. From time to time, I pull out those old videos of when I was on the Seton Highlighters and look at the amazing things my coaches got me to do! Now, my dream is to be a dancer on Dancing with the Stars :) but I'll never get there!

2005

Gina   Reis
rmreis2@uky.edu

I just finished my first year at the University of Kentucky and I absolutely loved it!! I am involved in a sorority and very happy with my decision to join. I miss dancing for Seton a great deal but I try to remain as involved as possible and keep in touch with the girls and coaches while I am in Lexington and home. I attended a few competitions this past year and plan on making many more appearances to cheer the teams on throughout the years to come!

2005

Emily  Gay
emilytgay@gmail.com

I have recently graduated from Miami University and will begin my first year at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in August 2009. I have also moved back home with my family in Western Hills. My sister Katarina will be starting her freshman year at Seton this year and will continue dancing with the junior team. I am looking forward to cheering on the Seton Dance Team this year! GO SETON!

2005

Trisha   Tolly

I’m just about to start my second year at Indiana University and loving it! I’m majoring in Marketing and minoring in Communications. This past year I took a ballroom dance class at school and also attended some dance classes at our gym. Let’s just say that it’s nothing like dancing for Seton. I miss everyone so much and am hoping I will be able to attend competitions to cheer on my team!

2004

Allison   Jacobs
jacobsan@email.uc.edu

Hi Everyone!! I am currently attending UC studying Fashion Design and loving every minute of it. I just returned from interning in New York City for Aeropostale. I was designing for the accessories team so make sure to stop in the store in Spring and Summer of 2007. Good Luck to all the teams this year!! I miss you all very much!!

2003

Julie  (Beiting)   Kaufhold
j_bean_t@yahoo.com

Hey all, I forgot to mention that after high school I went to NKU and there I was on thier dance team and their dance tour troupe for the theatre dept. Then I joined the navy served a 6 month tour overseas. A year later I was married and had my baby girl who is now 9 months old. My husband is still in the navy and we live in Virginia.

2003

Julia  Lamey
jrt13181@msn.com

Hi all!!! I am currently attending UC and majoring in Electronic Media at CCM! I'll be starting my 4th year next fall but I'll still have another year after that which is just fine with me! After graduating from Seton I couldn't seem to give up my love for dance seeing as I am starting my 4th year as a member on the UC Dance Team! I'm very proud to be a part of a team that is 3x Hip Hop National Champions! We compete every year at the UDA College Dance & Cheerleading National Championship along with performing at football games and men’s basketball games! GO BEARCATS!!!

2003

Stacey  Lipp
lipp.16@osu.edu

Hola mi amigas! I am entering my 4th year at Ohio State and loving every minute of it. I am set to graduate next year with a degree in Atmospheric Science. This summer I will be interning with the Channel 5 weather center helping to forecast and make graphics for the news. Towards the end of my internship I might be on TV, so keep watching channel 5! I love and miss you all! GO BUCKS!

2003

Katie  Roedersheimer

I currently love life at the University of Dayton. I am working towards a degree in civil engineering with a language minor and my MBA all at the same time. Aside from my studies I am very involved on campus and hold many leadership positions. I am an officer for UD Habitat for Humanity, and professional engineering organizations such as ASCE and SWE. Furthermore, I am one of the chair’s for Relay for Life, which we have been very successful with the past couple years. Lastly, campus ministry and Marianist living have become important aspects of my life. I spend a lot of time building community at UD and promoting the Marianist spirit.

2003

Nicole   Ciambarella
nciamba@luc.edu

Hello from Chicago! I am entering my senior year at Loyola University with a double major in Marketing and Management. I never gave up dancing. I have been on Loyola’s Dance Team since my freshman year and I love it. We are not competitive, but we do perform at all the men’s and women’s basketball games. I can’t wait to come back to Cincinnati to see the Highlighters in action! Good luck this year girls!!

2003

Shannon  Reilly
shannonreilly@fuse.net

Hey girls! These past three years have gone so fast. I can't tell you how much I miss this team. Wow...so much to remember! From the "snake" costumes to the gold medal for "Cleveland Rocks" I can't believe all the fun we had. Currently, I am a senior at UC double majoring in finance and accounting. I am working at Fifth Third Bank and loving it. I also plan to attend graduate school at UC next year to get my MBA. Good Luck to the girls this year and I can't wait to see you perform!

2003

Katie   Butler

Hi! I am getting ready to start my senior year at Miami University. I am majoring in psychology and hope to work with troubled children in the future. I'm actually roommates with an Oakette... we've lived together for three years! So that's about it. I miss all of my dance team loves and hope to see you soon!!

2002

Beth  Weiler

Wow this is a great little site. It's great to hear that all of you are doing well.
After graduating high school, I got a job with the City of Cincinnati Water Works in the Engineering Division. It's fun and I can retire when I'm 49!! LOL.
I'm working on a degree in Software Engineering at Cincinnati State right now. I'm hoping to make it to the alumni dinner this fall and I'll try to drag my sister Allison along too. :)

2002

Miranda  (Gulley)   Rose

Hey everyone! This website is pretty neat. Well, I graduated from NKU with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am currently a reading specialist at Clough Pike Elementary. I got married on October 14, 2006 to Jake Rose and we are expecting our first child in June, 2009. I cant wait to see everyone in November. Its been a long time. See you soon!

2002

Christy   Geiger
christymgeiger@yahoo.com

I am graduating from Ohio University June 10, 2006. I just got a job at a marketing agency called Bridge Worldwide in Downtown Cincinnati. I am looking forward to seeing all of you once I am finally back in town.

2002

Melissa   Ramstetter
melissram19@yahoo.com

Hi everyone!!! I can't believe it has been 4 years already since I graduated from Seton. I went to Aveda Cosmetology school in Hyde Park in 2003. I have graduated and have been working at LaBella Salon and Spa as a Hair Designer for a little over 2 years. The owner is talking about building LaBella in another location and turning the building we are in now into a school. I will keep you posted of the change. I look forward to watching the dance team this year.... Good luck to everyone :)!

2001

Laura  Schramm
lauraeschramm@yahoo.com

I graduated from BGSU with a B.S. in Journalism/PR and am now working in the Marketing Dept. for GE Federal Credit Union. I still attend some SHS dance team events - even more now that I am back in Cinti. I'm looking forward to hearing from all the former dancers!

2001

Tracy  Coletta
tlc18@fuse.net

I am in my Fourth year working at the downtown law firm of Frost Brown Todd as a Legal Assistant. My fiancee Bill and I just welcomed a baby boy, Noah Anthony Collins, into the world on March 28th, 2006 and we'll be getting married on May 19, 2007. Please feel free to send me an email; I would love to hear from you!

2001

Stacy  Schweizer
stacy.schweizer@hotmail.com

I have just started my 4th year as Asst. Coach of the Mini Highlighters and loving every minute of it!! I just graduated from UC with a BBA in Marketing/Int'l Business. I will be working at General Cable in Highland Heights, KY where I worked as a co-op for three years. I can't wait to see you all around at competitions, supporting our teams.

2001

Kelly  McCarthy
Kelly_Mac2@yahoo.com

This is my second year coaching the Jr. High Dance Team for Seton following two years of assistant coaching with the minis. I have just graduated from Aveda Fredric's Institute and am currently a hair stylist at Anthony's Salon.

2001

Becki  Bleh
becki.bleh@gmail.com

I am very excited about starting my first year as instructor of the Twinkle Program! I am an IT consultant for Sogeti USA and my current client is Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a division of Johnson & Johnson.

2001

Megan  McGraw
meg214@zoomtown.com

Hey Everyone. I graduated from U.C. in 2006 with a bachelors in Communication. I lived in North Carolina for a bit, but am now back in Cincinnati. I live Downtown and I work for an accounting firm in Blue Ash. I recently started participating in the Rhythm & Motion Dance Class at the Cincinnati Ballet and love it! Otherwise I've been spending as much time as I can with family and friends. I hope to catch the teams at a few competitions this year. Good Luck!

2000

Erin  Henderer
EHenderer@hotmail.com

Hello!! I graduated from Miami University in 2004 where I majored in Marketing Communications/Public Relations. I am currently living in Cincinnati and working as a Project Coordinator/Assistant Account Executive for Momentum Worldwide on our P&G Iams and Oral Care team. I haven't danced in quite awhile and am embarrassed to admit that nowadays I can barely even touch my toes, but I love WATCHING it every chance that I get! I do have a brand new niece, though, and I can't wait to teach her some of my old moves!

2000

Liz  Brodbeck
rockstar@zoomtown.com

Hey guys! I went to Aveda Fredrick's Institute in Hyde Park right out of high school and graduated in 2001. I now work at Amy Luebber's Salon on Glenway Ave. and love it. I have been just loving life and surrounding myself with good friends making for good times. I miss dancing and have had slight withdrawal, not gonna lie! I would love to hear from some people and let me know what's going on in your world.

2000

Annie  (Riesenbeck)   Honaker
anniehonaker@yahoo.com

Hey everybody!This page is so cool. It's neat to check in and read what others have been up to. Since I graduated 6 years ago, I really have not done to much but party. Surprise, surprise right?? Not really!! I did get married two ago this Sept. and we are now expecting our first baby, due in mid April. My husband Jason and I are very excited. I have been working at a daycare in the infant room. Which has no money in it and I love it. Well I am excited to see everybody at the reunion. Hope to see lots of ya there. Good luck this year girls. Have fun with it or you'll never truly enjoy it. We all know I did!!!!

2000

Michelle  Groene
groeneml@gmail.com

Hey everyone! I graduated from Miami University in 2004 with a bachelor's in English (journalism focus) and a minor in film studies. I then moved to NYC where, after a brief stint working for CBS, I made the move to advertising. I love it and couldn't be happier. While my own dance experience has been limited since my Highlighter days ended, I've been known to bust out one of the moves on occasion - usually in my kitchen or when I'm alone in the elevator! I also tend to recall my dance team days when I go to Broadway shows, where I find I'm one of the worst critics - I always count along with the music and point out who's off or messing up. Ha ha. Anyway, this is a great site, keep it up and keep in touch!

2000

Christie  Deye
cnd82082@hotmail.com

Hello!!! I'm just haning out in Raleigh, NC and loving the weather and beach. I finished school in August of 2005 at Ohio University with a Master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. I started working in cardiac/pulmonary rehab right after school and I hope to always have a job as rewarding as this one. Everyone take care and I hope to run into some old teammates during my trips back to Ohio.

2000

Julie  (Schwendenmann)   Mercer
schwenjl@yahoo.com

Hey everyone! I attended UC and am currently working in nuclear medicine. I got married in 2007 and my son Hudson was born in February 2008-time is flying by! I have so many amazing memories from my time as a Highlighter, and I feel lucky to have had that experience. My dad is still the announcer at the Seton competition and I have to admit that State videos have been pulled out at family parties!

1999

Alicia  (Aufdemkampe)   McCarren
aliciamccarren@hotmail.com

Hey! No real news, just saw the website! Still dancing, just different style. I'm the Cincinnati Dancing with the Stars champion and Cincinnati Dancesport international latin champion 2006 and 2007!

1999

Katie  (Aufdemkampe)   Senkarik
kasenkarik@tampabay.rr.com

Hey guys! I just realized I've been married almost a year and haven't updated myself here! I still love being a Catholic school Art teacher and love living here in central Florida especially in the winter--cause I had such a great time at the UDA competition this past year and can't wait for next year! Hope everyone is doing well!!!

1999

Lauren  (McCarthy)   Wall
laurenmac3@yahoo.com

I graduated from Xavier University with a BSBA in 2003. Since then I have worked for a market research firm called BASES. I was just married less than 3 weeks ago and am enjoying settling down in my new home (west-side of Cincy) with my husband Jon. I love to watch the dance teams and especially support coach Kelly and Sr. dancer Olivia.

1998

Sara  Utecht

I just started my fifth year of employment with Mount St. Joe (where I've seen several of you!!!). I work in the admission office as a college admission counselor. I am also working on my masters in Counseling at Xavier Univeristy (like Shannon!). In my spare time, I help my mom with her bridal alterations business, "Delicate Stitches"...so if any of you are brides-to-be and need a dress altered let me know! :)

1998

Colleen  Mahoney
cmm24002@yahoo.com

Well I am a mother of three wonderful children, Kelsey 7, Shelby 3, and Henry 1. Kelsey is on a dance team here in Lawrenceburg. Wow, how great is it to watch her dance! I am in school for early childhood education and hope to open my own child care center someday. I am also running a preschool out of my house so if you know anyone in Lawrenceburg area looking for preschool send them my way. Go Highlighters!!!!

1998

Jenna  (Schweizer)  
j_schweiz@hotmail.com

Hey Ladies!! Isn't this great!! There are so many people added to the page! After Seton, I graduated from DAAP, UC in 2003 with a degree in Graphic Design. Since then, I've started a design studio / stationery shop in Historic Glendale called Pink Ink Design Group with two fine women I met in class at UC- you'll see us at all the wedding shows around town - we design wedding invites! We're just about to celebrate our sixth year of being in business and it's just booming!! The newest news is that I've just recently gotten engaged and plan to get married in the Fall of 2010. I'm currently in the middle of my TWELFTH year of coaching the Seton Mini Highlighters and can't quite believe it! GO TEAM!!

1998

Jill  Lamey
jlamey92680@hotmail.com

I am coaching the Varsity Team with Theresa and can not believe I am in my 12th coaching season! Outside of this my "day job" is working for Interstate-Truckway, Inc. in their corporate office and really enjoying it. Hope to see you all soon and be sure to check out the current Highlighters they are amazing!!!!

1998

Katrina  (Metzger)   Hartsel

O.k. so this is webpage is great!!! I love to see what everyone is doing with themselves. I am just enjoying being a mommy to my 2 year old daughter Sophia. I'm patiently awaiting the arrival of a little boy who is due in Sept. I miss dancing a ton... the only dancing I do is in the living room with my daughter. I have been married now for 3yrs and am having a blast. I cant wait till the reunion!!!

1998

Julie  (Willig)   Hull
jmhull@travelers.com

Hey Girls! What a great website. Not living in Cincinnati I don't see much of anyone anymore so it's great to catch up and see how everyone is doing. I am currently living in Avon, OH (just outside of Cleveland) with my wonderful husband Matt. We are expecting our first little one in the beginning of September and can't wait! I can't say that I have kept involved in dance but I do find myself scoping out dance studios around the area to make sure that I'll have some where to take my kids:) My 2 nieces take dance from Tracy at Miracle Dance Studio in Delhi and I try to go up and watch the end of their practices every time I am home. It's great to see that everyone is doing so well!!

1998

Ann  Daria
ann2007@cinci.rr.com

So, I just found out about this website from Jill Lamey, who I ran into dropping off my oldest daughter Kaylee at try-outs for the Mini Highlighters! I am a proud mother of 3. Kaylee (8), Nathan (6) and Mia (4). I am a Clinical Research Coordinator working for Community Research doing General Med studies. My daughter Kaylee dances for Tracey at Miracle and Mia will be taking Traceys Pom class starting in September, so the only dancing I do is taking the girls to their classes. Nathan's a football star and hates to dance (he must get that from his dad). I'm glad I got to see that everyone is doing great!

1998

Laura  Benken
benken5@yahoo.com

Hi all! Great to catch up with everyone. I am working at Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, focusing on special events and employee recognition/engagement. On October 14, my fiancé Nick and I will be married – can’t wait!

On the dance front, I enjoyed coaching with Seton for a few years after college, and this fall, will be teaching a few studio classes and training to become a judge!

The website looks great, and the Seton Dance program is getting stronger – great job!

1998

Megan  (Murray)   Hughes
mhughes7980@yahoo.com

Hi everyone!!! How fun is this page! I love reading about what everyone is doing with their lives! I did continue my dance career after Seton...I was in 2 CYPT plays at the Westwood Town Hall, and then I was on the Blaze dance team for a couple of years. I also taught dance for Holly Brown Dance Studio for 2 or 3 years until they moved out of town. I'm not dancing right now but would love to get back into it! I got married in 2004 and we had our beautiful baby girl Andersen on June 7, 2005! I love being married, and being a mom! It's so much fun! I'm so lucky that I get to be with her every day and I can't wait to have more babies!!! I can't wait to see everyone at the reunion!!!

1998

Julie  (Johnson)   Kowalewski
julie_kowalewski@yahoo.com

WOW! I am so glad to hear how many of you are doing! After graduating from Seton, I attended Ohio State University and majored in Medical Dietetics and became a registered dietitian. So how it is that I came to work as a sales manager at the Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter, who knows?
My husband Richie and I married in 2004 and we just built a house in Hebron, KY.
My involvement in dance since the Highlighters has been kinda funny....took some ballet with Kerr at OSU, danced with Megan and Liz on Blaze (ha!!) and now I too have been trying to convince my husband to take dance classes with me (see Erin Burlage's entry about her husband's interest level and ability!)
Can't wait til the reunion!

1997

Michelle  (Misplay)   Butts
mrsmisplay@yahoo.com

This is a great idea and I'm glad to hear that everyone is well. My last name is no longer BUTTS…it’s Misplay. You decide which one is better. I’ve been married since 2007 and haven't been doing much dancing lately, however I did convince my husband to practice for 3 months before our wedding a ballroom style first dance. The poor guy was a good sport. No children but we love our pets. I’m a stock broker and started my career with Citibank/Smith Barney. However, I now work at 5th 3rd as a trade specialist. My family is well and my brother is serving in Iraq on his 3rd tour. If anyone has a loved one in the military that they miss, then I suggest to contact "Freedom Calls". They are a non-profit organization who came to our wedding to set up a video conference call so my brother could be there to share in our special day. P.S. They are always looking for good volunteers.

1996

Julie  (Maynard)   Herms
Jewels31@hotmail.com

Yeah! What a fun page! Well I just got married in April and moved to Charlestown, IN. It is right outside Louisville, KY. I have already been scooping out high schools on the Louisville side for their dance teams,( Assumption and Accension) with hopes of having a daughter someday. As for dance, my now husband and I took ballroom dance lessons ( his idea!!) for our first dance at our wedding. We loved it so much we are going to continue to take them. I currently work for Kforce Professional Staffing as the Service Coordinator for their Finance and Accouting department.

1996

Cheri'  (Neville)   LaEace
claeace@cinci.rr.com

Wow, it is wonderful to see that all of the current coaches are former Seton dance team members themselves! That is something to be proud of.

Although I never personally danced after leaving the Highlighters, I did coach the Dater Cougarettes Drillteam for 5 years. After graduating from Thomas More College in Accounting, Business & PreLaw studies I worked for a few years in the accounting field. I'm also now a licensed Real Estate Agent & loving it! Now I've moved on to spend my days chasing around my 3 wonderful chidlren, Peyton, Jason & Lucabella. My twins (4 yr old boys) keep me active with preschool, baseball and much more. My little girl certainly keeps me on my toes too. Although she does not dance yet, she starts gymnastics this summer and dance classes this fall. I'm not sure if I'm ready to be the mother of a dancer yet (which I'm sure is more stressful than actually being a dancer), but we'll find out! Also, for those of you who remember him, I married my high school sweetheart, Eric.

1996

Aron  Winkler
awinkler@cinradio.org

I am currently teaching dance with Tracey at Miracle Dance Theater and loving it. It is awesome to think that I may be teaching one of the next Highlighters! I also work at Cincinnati Public Radio and have been here for 6.5 years. I have a son (Cody) who is 9 and is in the 4th grade at St. Dominic. He is a blue belt in Tae Kwon Do and takes Hip Hop at Miracle (loves to dance like his mom)!!!

1995

Erin  (Burlage)   Flowers
erinflowers@fuse.net

Since graduating from Seton, I have retired from dance myself, although I have been trying to convince my husband to take lessons with me… (To those of you that know Matt, stop laughing!) I attended cosmetology school and have been licensed since 1997, but have not yet worked in a salon. After working several years in an office, I decided to stay home with my children. Faith is 9 and looking forward to starting 4th grade at Our Lady of Victory. She was on the Twinkle Team last year, but seems to have her father’s rhythm. Emily is 4 and will be entering Kindergarten in the fall at OLV. She does not have her father’s rhythm, although we wish she did. Some of the moves she comes up with in our living room are a little scary. We will see what extracurricular activities she chooses to pursue. Luke will soon be 2. Although we do not plan on dance in his future, other than goofing around in the living room with his sisters, we will see! I have dropped in on a few competitions through out the years, and am always amazed at the awesome talent and the changes! I will scan and upload some of the ancient pictures from the 1994/95 Gold Medal team and our 8 minute show “Bat Dance”! Good luck again next year and the years to come!

1995

Katie  (Shaffer)   Klus
katieklus@yahoo.com

This is such a great website! Thanks to all who work on it. My husband, Pat, and I have 2 wonderful children, Andrew (2&1/2) and Leah (2months). Andrew dances anytime there is music playing, but I'm not sure he has any rhythm, the dancing is pretty wild! I taught special ed. for 5 years (3 years in Cleveland) but now enjoy staying home.
We moved back to Cincy 4 years ago and it's great to be home near family. I often saw the Highlighters perform when Pat was teaching at Seton and loved it! I can't wait to come watch them in the new gym this year.

1995

Angela  (Kramer)   Aull
angaull@gmail.com

I just found out about this website, what a great way to catch up with everyone. My husband, Jimmy and I just had our first child, Johnathan he is now 4 months old. I am also working at Cincinnati Children's Hospital as an RN in the intensive care unti and working on my Masters in Nursing at NKU.
I'd love to come and see what the team is up to, the pictures look great!

1995

Shannon  Rose
shayrose@hotmail.com

I am currently working on a Masters Degree at Xavier University in Counseling, while coaching the Junior Highlighters for my 3rd year. I have one more year of school left which will be spent interning at St. Aloysius Orphanage. I also work at Cincinnati Color Press as a Human Resource Consultant and I bartend at Head First Sports Cafe.

1995

Jen  (Hay)   Morena
dmorena90@fuse.net

Hello Highlighters! What a great website!!! Since graduating from Seton 13 years ago (yikes) I have hung up my Jazz Shoes :) My husband Dan and I live in East Price Hill with our two sons, Vito (8) and Sal (6).Of course having no daughters makes it hard to keep up with Seton Dance. My life is all football all the time... St. William, Elder, UC, Notre Dame, Bengals..etc. My niece, Rosie Morena is currently on the Mini's and I have gone to see a few of her performances over the years. I've been working for Huntington Investment Company downtown for 7 years. It was great to see everyone at the Reunion! Hope to see everyone again soon! Good Luck to all the Highlighters in the upcoming year!!!

1994

Jamie  (Fowler)   Makaras
jmakaras@yahoo.com

Hello everyone! Just found out about the website after the Highlighter Reunion! It was great to see everyone and the new dance studio is amazing!
I have been married to my husband, Rich, for 9 years. We have a beautiful 6 year old daughter, Nicole. She is in 1st grade and has been dancing at Miracle since she was 3! And was actually coached last year by Miss Tracey!!! I have to say, as much as I miss dancing myself, it is just as much fun to watch your daughter follow in your footsteps!

1992

Jeni  (Bayer)   Schwiers
jenidancer@fuse.net

After graduating from Seton, I fulfilled my dream of opening my own dance studio, where I can share my passion for dance with my students. Spotlight Dance Center is now in its 8th year, and our competition team is doing great! I now have 3 little girls - Hayley (5), Eva (3) and Audrey (1), so I'm sure I have MANY recitals and competitions in my future!

1992

Erin  (Becker)   Gorczyca
ebecker@aerotek.com

Congratulations to all the teams for having another great season!! I have been working for Aerotek for almost 6 years now, and although my job duties haven't changed much, I do oversee the Cincinnati and Columbus offices now. I was married in 2005 to Chad and we now have a beautiful little girl named Ella who was born in February, 2007. Although I am glad not to be dancing anymore, I can't wait for Ella to start dancing so that I can cheer her on. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!!

1992

Erin  (Crotty)   Brumfield
choc4all@fuse.net

Still living on the west side with my husband Tony and our five children; Tony, Jr.(1996), Brianna(1999), Elizabeth(2001), Jessica & Olivia (2002). After 10 Years of working in a salon I am now a stay at home mom. I haven't danced since graduating but watching my 4 girls dance is even more rewarding, especially since Tracey is teaching them at Miracle Dance.

1992

Lynn  (Loftus)   Wambaugh
mlwambaugh@fuse.net

Hi all! What a great website this is! I always wonder what all of my old drill team buddies are up to. Great hearing from you all! I have been busy with John (3) and Kate (3 months)! I enjoy staying at home with them and fill my passion for teaching through private tutoring in my home. Marc and I have been married now for 7 years! Wow! Take care!! :)

1991

Susan  (Parker)   Taylor
suzptaylor@hotmail.com

I stumbled across this site by complete accident, but am so glad I did. I often wonder what happened to everyone! I have been living in Cleveland for 10 years. I married (Robert) in 2002, graduated from law school in 2004 and had my son, Ethan, in 2006. I currently work as a tax attorney at a law firm in the western suburbs. I haven't danced in a while, but have often contemplated contacting the local all-girls high school to see if they have a team and are in need of assistance. Right now I have my hands pretty full. I'm pleased to see how much the Highlighters have developed over the years and I think the addition of the younger teams is a fabulous idea.

1991

Angie  (Rudemiller)   Heisel

Hello dancers! This page is great and I can't wait to see everyone at the reunion. After high school I kept on dancing. I taught and danced for the Anneliese von Ottengen School of Ballet and also ran the after school dance program at C.O. Harrison for many years. I also got my degree as an elementary school teacher, got married in 1997 and have since had 4 children: David (now 10), Maria (9), Hannah (7) and Nicholas (5). I haven't danced in a few years, but am back in the classroom teaching 8th grade math at St. Antoninus and LOVE it! Good luck Highlighters!!

1991

DeAnna  (Friedrich)   Whalen
deanna.l.whalen@gsk.com

So I have to keep updating my profile as things change. I married an amazing man in April 2006 and we are expecting our first baby in March. I am still in Pittsburgh working in Marketing at GlaxoSmithKline on the Os-Cal Brand. I have tried to stay close to the Dance Team Scoop. This will be my first year not attending Nationals with Theresa and it is a real bummer but at 33wks pregnant I opted to stay home and watch online!!! Good luck everyone in 2008 and look forward to seeing you at the reunion in March.

1988

Michelle  (McDonald)   Edwards
affamatostudios@hotmail.com

Life has been quite busy since graduation. First I went to UC for two years in DAAP in Architecture. I decided Arhitecture was just not my passion so I went on to receive my bachelors degree in Psychology from Wright State University in 1993. In 1992 I was able to take a travel quarter with my architecture friends from DAAP. We traveled through Europe for three months. It was a blast! I highly advise anyone who has the opportunity to DO IT!!! I received my degree in Photography in 1998. Presently I own my own Photography Business. I have finally found a way to make money and enjoy it!!! I have a wonderful husband named Chad and three children, Briana-12, Jesse-8, and Christian-16 months old. I am blessed to be able to homeschool my children and my daughter is presently on the Junior Highlighters. I also enjoy being the Highlighter's photographer each year. I guess once you are involved with Seton Highlighters you never want to leave. :)

1987

Angie   Hamm
angela_hamm@hotmail.com

Well, I have left the dancing for the memories of high school. After graduating from Seton, I attended the University of Cincinnati for 2 years before moving to Denver, Colorado to finish my marketing degree in 1990. I currently live in Colorado after a short stay in Chicago in 2000-2001 for a district manager position in retail. I am currently engaged. His name is Schilacci. We have been together for 6 years, have a home right outside of Denver and spend a lot of time traveling, finding great wine and spending time with friends. Our last trip was to Paris, France and this year will take us to Italy and Morocco! No children yet but we'll see what's in store. Glad to see the website and congratulations to the team for having a great season. Thanks Tracey for the info!!!!!! Hi Teresa!!!!!!

1987

Theresa  Chiodi
tchiodi@wbk.com

I have been coaching dance for Seton for 17 years now. I started in 1992 with the Junior High team and am now starting my 7th year with the Varsity team and I love coaching more now than ever. For my day job, I work for Anthem Marketing & Design as a Graphic Designer. I am also a partner in an Internet Development Company that I own with my husband, Tim Burke (check it out at www.electronicart.com). Tim and I have been married now for almost 18 years.

1986

Tracey  (Becker)   Burgoon
tlburgoon@fuse.net

Congratulations on another great year Highlighters and I look forward to having our reunion in the fall. A little update, Sean is graduating from Elder and will go to Thomas More to run CC in the fall. Maddie is in the7th grade and loving theater work and dancing a Miracle. John and I will be married for 20 years. I’m still teaching dance at Miracle, still judging for Showcase and still a Girl Scout Leader. I love hearing from everyone so keep in touch.

1986

Jennifer  (Prouty)   McLean
jmclean1@cinci.rr.com

WOW! A Highlighter alumnae page! I couldn't believe my eyes.I've lived in Fairfield Township for 11 years now. Dennis and I have been married almost 12 years, we have three great kids, ages 10, 8 and 5 at St.Julie's in Hamilton. I'm a stay at home mom, desperately trying to get either of my 2 girls involved in dance so I can relieve the glory days through them but, so far, no takers. They're into soccer and volleyball. They didn't get it from me! Keep in touch!

1984

Gwen (Wendy)  (Schratt)   Bender
gbender@cinci.rr.com

I can't believe how far this team has come! I've seen the team perform a few times, and I'm always so impressed. No future highlighters here, as my 12 and 10 yr old boys prefer baseball, but who knows with four nieces eventually headed to Seton! I'm married, for 13 years and have been a prosecutor for the last 15 years. Looking forward to a reunion in the future.

1984

Linda  (Laib)   Wink
lwink@fuse.net

I have been married to my husband Eric for 15 years now. We have two daughters, Rachel, who is in going in the 6th grade at Our Lady of Victory. This is her 3rd year on the mini team and loving it. Our youngest, Dana is going into the 3rd grade at OLV and is taking the twinkle class for a second year. We are expecting our 3rd child in Aug.(not planned). They tell us it is a boy, so no dancing for Seton with this one. I am a stay at home mom and very active with the girls.

1982

Lisa  (Comarata)   Sammons
dsammons@fuse.net

Hello Everyone! It's great to read about everyone since they've graduated from Seton. Talk about feeling really old, it's scary to see that some of the girls I coached are having babies and some even have highlighters. After graduating and coaching the dance team for 6 years, I took a break. Only to get back involved 8 years ago when my oldest daughter Lindsay made the first mini team. Then came my second daughter Emily a year behind her. Fortunately, I had a son, Doug next and he chose sports over dance. Well it's my last year with the dance team, and I am amazed at how far we've come. GoGo boots to jazz shoes, 3 lb. poms to poms as light as feathers. I wish the teams to come continued success! Maybe I'll be back in another 8 years with grandchildren.

1982

Michelle  (Elkins)   Whitlock
mr.whitlo@yahoo.com

The Highlighters have come a long way since I was a member of the team. My youngest daughter Kayleigh is a freshman at Nouvel in Michigan and joined the cheerleading team which I will help coach this year. Good Luck to the future highlighters on on their competitions.

1980

Joenett  (Catanzaro)   Watkins
joenettwatkins@fuse.net

Being a Highlighter is one of my fondest memories of Seton. We have come a long way over the past 25 years. I currently have a college freshman , and Elder Freshman, a 7th, 6th and kindergartenger.I look forward to my daughters dancing with the Highlighters.