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Alumni: 1997

Melissa Allison ’97, teaches 6th grade at Thornburg Middle School in Spotsylvania County, VA, where she also directs the school’s musical each spring. She is a member of Fredericksburg Singers and the Trinity Episcopal Church choir. Melissa married her husband, Tim, in 2000. malison@ms.spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Jennifer Cleary '97, teaches stage management and supervises practicum experiences at Brandeis University.

Maria Cole '97, is beginning graduate school to study dramaturgy at Columbia University after spending a year as a literary intern at The New York Theatre Workshop.

Laura Danis '97, has left the Washington Opera, and is now a promotions coordinator at WASH-FM 97.1.

Ali McEvoy '97, is the Studio Manager at Joy of Motion, which also houses the Jack Guidone Theater. In addition to her full-time job, she is a director and performer for a dance company Jam Crew.

Liane Yoder '97, is part owner of a locksmith and security company called The Lock Doctor. She also competes as an amateur in country western dance, and placed first in her division in Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, and Orlando in 2002.