October 26, 2009 Alumni News
In the News
Janet Lieberg, class of 1977, was installed as the president-elect of the Montana Dental Hygienists Association at the group's annual session last month in Missoula. A graduate of Carroll's Dental Hygiene program, she works for Helena dentists David and Roger Kiesling and Ingrid McLellan and has been providing dental hygiene care for the past 32 years.
Helena attorney, and longtime assistant attorney general under Mike McGrath, Carlo Canty, class of 1986, is seeking a seat on the Montana Supreme Court. He recently submitted his name to the Judicial Nominating Commission. Canty is pursuing the seat being vacated with the upcoming retirement of Justice John Warner. The commission will recommend up to five nominees to the Governor, who will appoint the new justice. More details on Canty and his competition can be read here: http://www.missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_60bcbe04-b9fe-11de-8a35-001cc4c002e0.html
Shauna Janel Roy (in photo left), class of 2006, is engaged to marry Randy Wayne McCall on December 12, 2009, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Genesee, Idaho. The bride-to-be is employed at Palouse Oral Surgery in Moscow, Idaho.
Matt McCallum, history class of 2008, is working in Korea and sends this update on his adventures: "Before coming to Korea, I spent a month and a half in Costa Rica and Panama getting my ESL/TESOL certification. By the time my course had ended, they had helped me find a job and negotiate my contract to teach at a private academy (hagwon) in Korea. I have been here for now for almost five months and have gotten to see some of the interesting things Korea has to offer. For work, I begin teaching at 2:30 in the afternoon and teach until 9:30 at night. The kids range from ages 8-13, and I never have more than 13 students in a classroom. I teach listening, reading, writing, phonics, grammar, and vocabulary. I have about 7 months left on my contract, so I am hoping to experience much more of what Korea has to offer, and I am working on learning to read and write the Korean alphabet. After my contract, I'm not sure where I will go. I might try teaching in a totally different country, who knows?"
In Memoriam
James Strom (right), class of 1943, died on October 6, 2009, in Helena. After graduation, James taught at Cathedral High for two years and then joined the Air Force as staff sergeant. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to Helena and found employment at Fort Harrison under the new GI Bill assisting veterans with purchasing their first homes.
James was a popular and well-known musician who entertained many people with his talented piano playing for more than 70 years. He was always willing to play at school functions, churches, senior centers and nursing homes well into his 80s. For more on his life, read: http://www.helenair.com/news/local/obituaries/article_3f975066-b618-11de-8949-001cc4c03286.html
Renee Elizabeth Johnson, who attended Carroll in 1977-78, of Helena died October 12, 2009. Renee attended college at Montana Tech, Helena Vo-Tech and Carroll College for nursing. She worked at Shodair Hospital, Masonic Home and Hilbrook Nursing Home. For more on her life, read: http://www.mtstandard.com/obits/obit.php?Id=20091013224754
