Olivia Gacka ’17, graduated with a self-designed major in Anthropology/Sociology and Theatre. Olivia received her Master’s degree in Irish Theatre History and Archives from the National University of Ireland Galway. She is currently the assistant director for Theatre Memphis’ upcoming production of Mamma Mia!The show runs August 16 – September 8.
In the following exchange, Olivia talks about working with Cecelia Wingate, Ireland, and why it is important for her to stay connected with Rhodes.
Isabel Celata ’19, was a Music and Political Science double major while at Rhodes. She has been very active in the local theater scene since moving here from Louisiana. Isabel is currently in rehearsals for the role of Sophie Sheridan in Theatre Memphis’ upcoming production of Mamma Mia! The show runs August 16 – September 8
Christy Weir Krueger ’85 is currently the CFO for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. As Vice-President and now President-Elect of the Alumni Association Executive Board, Krueger works tirelessly with other AAEB members to assist Rhodes College to provide students and alums opportunities and connections in their communities.
Thomas Mitchell ’18 is an East Tennessee native who serves as the current Bonner Special Projects Coordinator at Maryville College in Maryville, TN. An Education Studies and Political Science double major, Thomas was very active in student government while at Rhodes, including serving as RSG President.
Charles Holt ’89 is an actor that has performed in such celebrated productions as: Smokey Joe’s Café, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show, and The Lion King. He is currently preparing to be the headliner for the cruise ship, Brilliance of the Seas, setting sail in early March 2019.
Marlinee Clark Iverson ’93, was recently named County Attorney by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. Iverson received her BA from Rhodes College and a JD, cum laude, from the University of Memphis School of Law. She began her post as the County Attorney September 12, 2018.
In her new position, Liz focuses on growing the alumni career network by connecting current students and alumni with other alumni, parents and friends of the College in the fields and geographic locations in which they are interested.
Pinkney Herbert ’77, spends his time living and working between Memphis, TN and Long Island City, Queens. He has taught painting and drawing at Rhodes College and the University of Memphis and is the founder and director of the long running Memphis alternative space, Marshall Arts Gallery.
Karen Dobyns ’05, is an Occupational Therapist living in Southern California. She received her Master’s in OT from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and in 2015 finished her post-professional clinical doctorate in OT from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Professionally known as Miss Awesomeness, Dobyns recently published her first children’s book, The Centipede Who Couldn’t Tie His Shoes.
- Kevin Willoughby '99
- Peter Warren '99
- Allison Squires '09
- Patricia Spears Jones ′73
- Erick Devore ′10
- Eric ′02 and Leah ′97 Swindle
- Carolina Sánchez-Hervás ′12
- Mary Frances Silitch ′57
- Ryan Prewitt ′98
- Pat Morgan ′91
- Katie Jameson ′05
- Melissa Avery ′92
- Doug Trapp ′85
- Tony Capizzani ’95
- Jane Howze ′73
- Jim Mulroy ′71
- Richard Banks ′85
- Peggy Pence Freund ’52 and Rev. Henry O. Freund ’53
- Amy Moore ′08
- Speros Vryonis ′50
- Will Edington ′67
- Dorothy Wells ′82
- Justin Sampson ’05
- Phillip Ruppel ’06
- Joey Dudek ’94
- Amy Opsal ’98
- Dot Neale ’77
- Sam Jordan ’98
- Bita Esmaeli ’84
- Darrell Cobbins ’97
- Anna Smith ’02
- Catherine Cuellar ’96
- Tim Robinson ’06
- Charlaine Harris Schulz ’73
- Tracy Vezina Patterson ’84
- Dr. Brian Wamhoff ’96
- Rachel Wright ’02
- Dr. Sidney Strickland ’68