USD Magazine Summer 2015

DAVID QUINN (BA) returned to the Boston area after graduating from USD. He attended his 25th re- union in October 2013. “It was the best decision to be there for that weekend and reconnect with great friends from many different class years,” he says. “Thank you, USD, for keeping the spirit alive so many years later.” RATAN VAKIL (MBA) started a new business, The Castle at Rockwall, a party venue in a castle for wed- dings, corporate parties and gather- ings of all kinds. [ 1 9 8 9 ] TIM BAKER (MBA) and Tecla (Guenther) ’91 have been married for 17 years and have three children: Robbie, 14; Matthew, 11; and Katie, 8. “We travel to Maui, where Tecla grew up, take our boat to Catalina Island frequently, and are involved in the community in Huntington Beach, Calif. Life is amazing!” says Tim. CURTIS DADIAN (BBA, MSEL ’01) is president of California Space Management and is interested in networking with fellow USD alumni. “I’ve had my hands full with my own local business, but realize I may be missing the boat by not engaging more with our local USD family,” he says. “As a local employer for the past 12 years, plus a provider in our community, I hope to build new relationships which could aid in the advancement of my business as well as help facilitate the efforts of other USD alumni.” KATHERINE (COSTELLO) RAND (BA) recently began a new social studies teaching position at the Co- balt Institute of Math and Science. ANNA (PATZMAN) UMSTADTER (BA) writes, “I’m in full-fledged mommyhood! We moved to the Bay Area three years ago and are enjoying exploring Northern and Central California.” [ 1 9 9 0 ] THOMAS EDELBLUTE (BA) has worked for the Anaheim Public Library for 15 years and was recently promoted to library technology systems administrator. 1990s

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