Archives: Class Notes
Jennifer M. Ballard, BJ ’10
Jennifer M. Ballard, BJ ’10, is a reporter for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, where she has worked since November 2012. Prior to that, Ballard worked at The Sentinel-Record in Hot Springs, Ark.
Jeff Sonderman, BJ ’04
Jeff Sonderman, BJ ’04, has joined The American Press Institute in Arlington, Va., as deputy director. Sonderman was most recently the digital media fellow at The Poynter Institute. He previously worked as the managing editor of TBD.com, a digital news operation in Washington, D.C. As deputy director, Sonderman will explore how digital technology can be … Continued
Heather Boggs Holbrook, BJ ’91
Heather Boggs Holbrook, BJ ’91, married Kenneth C. Krawcheck Feb. 15. The couple lives in Wilmington, N.C.
Brett Austin, BJ ’93
Brett Austin, BJ ’93, is the coordinating producer of College Sports/GameDay at ESPN. He oversees all college football and basketball shows for the network.
John Mark Eberhart, BJ ’83
John Mark Eberhart, BJ ’83, died on March 19 after a fight with cancer. During his career, Eberhart served as the reader’s advisory coordinator for the Johnson County Library in Overland Park, Kan. He was a former book review editor for The Kansas City Star, poet and regular “Book Doctor” on KCUR-FM in Kansas City.
Bob Breeden, MA ’52
Bob Breeden, MA ’52, died recently. He was a writer and editor for National Geographic during his career. Breeden received the Missouri Honor Medal in 1992.
Constance A. Johnston, BJ ’57
Constance A. Johnston, BJ ’57, recently died.
Ed Finkelstein, BJ ’59
Ed Finkelstein, BJ ’59, publisher of the award-winning St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune, has been inducted into the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame (Print). The Labor Tribune is the official AFL-CIO labor newspaper for the eastern half of Missouri and Southern Illinois. Finkelstein was also recently elected to the executive council of the International … Continued
Jacquelinne Mejia, BJ ’11
Jacquelinne Mejia, BJ ’11, was one of two journalists awarded a $1,000 fellowship to attend the 50th annual conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers in Washington April 4-6. Mejia is a producer/correspondent for EC Hispanic Media in California.
Mike Bizelli, BJ ’72
Freelance photographer Mike Bizelli, BJ ’72, has been documenting the work of the Animal Cruelty Task Force for 15 years. His new 200-image exhibit, “Cruelty to Compassion,” will be presented April 5-7 at the Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Ave. in St. Louis, on April 5-7. The exhibit includes Trooper, a dog who gained … Continued