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Gregg Heit and his wife Pam were honored as the 2025 Durand Fun Fest Grand Marshalls. Gregg's father, Glen Heit, was a founding organizer of the event, and Gregg has been involved with organizing the parade for four decades.

Donna Rawlings-Metke and L. Michael “Mike” Metke from Tyler, Texas, are retired educators who have traveled extensively across all seven continents. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Jack Voight of Appleton spoke at the New London Memorial Day observance. Before attending UW-Oshkosh, Voight served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and later became Wisconsin's 32nd State Treasurer.

James Lawrence directed "The Importance of Being Earnest" performed by Oshkosh Community Players at The Grand Oshkosh. Lawrence is also known as a local novelist.

Michelle Loebbaka joined Paul Loebbaka, Sara Hildebrand, and Carri Kiehl for a campus tour that included Donner Hall where they lived during their student years.

Carrie Naparalla serves as principal at Alliance Charter Elementary School in Neenah after her role as administrator and CEO for Chain Exploration Center charter school since 2020.

Catherine Williams was featured at a ‘Meet the Artist’ event in Wonewoc Public Library. She co-owns Oh!Arts in Mauston and specializes in photography.

Paul Northway has been elected to serve as board chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association for 2025-2026. Northway is president and CEO of American National Bank.

Tracy Daun spoke at a senior gathering in Kingsford, Michigan. A judge in Niagara with military service background, Daun addressed issues on scams via text messages and emails.

Keri Harke achieved her fourth-degree black belt recently and plans to test for Master’s rank next year.

Jeff Coyle owns Table 31 Hospitality at Wolf Beach Public House in Parker, Colorado. He also coaches high school baseball and was featured in Parker Lifestyle Gentlemen’s Issue last year.

Chris Astrella teaches public administration at UW Oshkosh and Rochester Christian University while being recognized internationally as an expert on digital government topics.

Shari Steeno holds the position of vice president of enterprise technology solutions at Thrivent and will chair NEW Digital Alliance's executive committee soon.

Audra Castonia was named Faculty of the Year by College of Menominee Nation where she chairs math department efforts among other responsibilities within academic quality committees.

Samantha Procasky works as research lab supervisor at Washington University in St Louis contributing significantly towards publications like Journal Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery recently recognized her work therein too!

Jackie Runge received Insight Publications' regional award recognizing young professionals making impactful contributions locally or beyond - presently managing clubhouse operations South Hills Golf Country Club

Dylan Thorson serves clients through Summit Financial Advisors based Madison area helping them navigate complex financial landscapes effectively every day

Douglas Denson delivered keynote address Marshall Memorial Day program focusing community heroism values post retirement following successful military career concluding executive officer duties 1-147th Aviation Battalion

Mina Vang-Xiong leads client success initiatives MARS Solutions Group married fellow alum Pao-Choua Xiong both having graduated same year Fond du Lac residents today

Anya Kelley joined Winneconne News team recently starting role staff reporter after leading Advance Titan student newspaper editorially before graduating Appleton native eager begin journalism career ahead!