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Sports journalist learns how to be a player Sports reporter Rachel Baribeau ’03 believes in getting a player’s perspective on the game—even if it means strapping on shoulder pads. In February, Baribeau (pictured left and below with teammates), who hosts a radio show on WEAMAM 1580 in Columbus, Ga., became the fi rst-known female broadcaster to fully participate in a professional football training camp, suiting up for five days of two-a-days with the Columbus Lions indoor football team. The idea came from her cohost, Mike Vee, who thought it would be great for Baribeau since female reporters rarely get the chance to experience playing football fi rsthand. Going into camp, Lions head coach Jason Gibson told Baribeau she’d get no breaks for being a girl. “I’m going to expect of you what I expect from all my other players,” Gibson said on the fi rst day. True to his word, the coach taught Baribeau to analyze plays, make routes, catch passes and take hits. In the process, she gained 30 new “brothers.” Baribeau’s moxie inspired fans around the country, who posted comments on the reporter’s Web site. When someone asked what her next adventure would be, Baribeau promptly signed up for Fast-Track Racing School at Rockingham Speedway in
their goals. She has teamed up with athletes on speaking tours and hopes to instill in children an “I can do anything” attitude—even if it means taking a hit on the field. Catch Baribeau daily from 4 to 7 p.m. EST on www. cottonmouths.com (click “Listen Live”). To learn more about her adventures, see www.rachelbaribeau.com. —Rebecca Lakin
Marie Barber Hunt ’05 of Montgomery on April 2.
Michael Tiffin on April 5. They live in Tampa, Fla.
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Bill Doss contributed a chapter on solo practice to a threevolume book set entitled The Business of Healthcare (Praeger, 2007). He is a neurosurgeon in Chesapeake, Va.
Tyler Burns was promoted to director of marketing and public relations for the Atlanta office of Niles Bolton Associates architectural fi rm. He lives in Smyrna, Ga.
✪ Eric Alan Speaks to Maranda Mobley on April 12. They live in Powder Springs, Ga.
BORN: ✪ A son, James Gabriel, to Luther F. Brooks II and Heather Lee Brooks of Montgomery on April 3.
Dameyune Craig, a former AU Tigers quarterback, was named running backs coach at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He formerly served as quarterbacks coach at Tuskegee University.
✮ A son, Jacob Clinton, to Joel E. Hunt and Anna
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“There’s nothing you can do to prepare for this,” she says. “If I can go to six-hours-a-day football training camp, I can do anything.”
and husband Pat of Atlanta on Oct. 31.
✪ A son, William Frank, to Jeremy F. Hilton and Brandi Stansell Hilton ’05 of Columbus, Ga., on April 11.
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North Carolina; lately, she’s eased into golf lessons with Mark Immelman, head golf coach at Columbus State University. “With football, I never looked past it. With racing, I feared for my life. With golf, this is something I plan on continuing through the future,” says Baribeau, who also is starting a nonprofit organization to inspire kids to achieve
MARRIED: ✪ Dawn Elizabeth Adams to John
✮ Carrie Wood to Joshua Sayers on Oct. 20. They live in Pelham. BORN: ✮ A son, William Andrew, to Kevin Purkey and Amanda Lacey Purkey ’03 of Chelsea on April 28. He joins sister Claire.
’03 Latoya Bell received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from Auburn
University Montgomery on May 10. She is a teacher with the Elmore County Public School System in Wetumpka. Lauren E. Piatt joined the Atlanta office of Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs law fi rm as an associate in the tax and employee benefits practice area. MARRIED: ✮ John Amari to Amber Prosen on May 17. They live in Trussville. ✪ Courtney Duncan Campbell to James Andrew Flanegan II ’04 on March 29. They live in Atlanta, where Courtney is art director for Adrenaline Inc.
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Sports journalist learns how to be a player Sports reporter Rachel Baribeau ’03 believes in getting a player’s perspective on the game—even if it means strapping on shoulder pads. In February, Baribeau (pictured left and below with teammates), who hosts a radio show on WEAMAM 1580 in Columbus, Ga., became the fi rst-known female broadcaster to fully participate in a professional football training camp, suiting up for five days of two-a-days with the Columbus Lions indoor football team. The idea came from her cohost, Mike Vee, who thought it would be great for Baribeau since female reporters rarely get the chance to experience playing football fi rsthand. Going into camp, Lions head coach Jason Gibson told Baribeau she’d get no breaks for being a girl. “I’m going to expect of you what I expect from all my other players,” Gibson said on the fi rst day. True to his word, the coach taught Baribeau to analyze plays, make routes, catch passes and take hits. In the process, she gained 30 new “brothers.” Baribeau’s moxie inspired fans around the country, who posted comments on the reporter’s Web site. When someone asked what her next adventure would be, Baribeau promptly signed up for Fast-Track Racing School at Rockingham Speedway in
their goals. She has teamed up with athletes on speaking tours and hopes to instill in children an “I can do anything” attitude—even if it means taking a hit on the field. Catch Baribeau daily from 4 to 7 p.m. EST on www. cottonmouths.com (click “Listen Live”). To learn more about her adventures, see www.rachelbaribeau.com. —Rebecca Lakin
Marie Barber Hunt ’05 of Montgomery on April 2.
Michael Tiffin on April 5. They live in Tampa, Fla.
’01
’02
Bill Doss contributed a chapter on solo practice to a threevolume book set entitled The Business of Healthcare (Praeger, 2007). He is a neurosurgeon in Chesapeake, Va.
Tyler Burns was promoted to director of marketing and public relations for the Atlanta office of Niles Bolton Associates architectural fi rm. He lives in Smyrna, Ga.
✪ Eric Alan Speaks to Maranda Mobley on April 12. They live in Powder Springs, Ga.
BORN: ✪ A son, James Gabriel, to Luther F. Brooks II and Heather Lee Brooks of Montgomery on April 3.
Dameyune Craig, a former AU Tigers quarterback, was named running backs coach at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He formerly served as quarterbacks coach at Tuskegee University.
✮ A son, Jacob Clinton, to Joel E. Hunt and Anna
45-63JCJ.indd 58
“There’s nothing you can do to prepare for this,” she says. “If I can go to six-hours-a-day football training camp, I can do anything.”
and husband Pat of Atlanta on Oct. 31.
✪ A son, William Frank, to Jeremy F. Hilton and Brandi Stansell Hilton ’05 of Columbus, Ga., on April 11.
FALL 2008
North Carolina; lately, she’s eased into golf lessons with Mark Immelman, head golf coach at Columbus State University. “With football, I never looked past it. With racing, I feared for my life. With golf, this is something I plan on continuing through the future,” says Baribeau, who also is starting a nonprofit organization to inspire kids to achieve
MARRIED: ✪ Dawn Elizabeth Adams to John
✮ Carrie Wood to Joshua Sayers on Oct. 20. They live in Pelham. BORN: ✮ A son, William Andrew, to Kevin Purkey and Amanda Lacey Purkey ’03 of Chelsea on April 28. He joins sister Claire.
’03 Latoya Bell received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from Auburn
University Montgomery on May 10. She is a teacher with the Elmore County Public School System in Wetumpka. Lauren E. Piatt joined the Atlanta office of Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs law fi rm as an associate in the tax and employee benefits practice area. MARRIED: ✮ John Amari to Amber Prosen on May 17. They live in Trussville. ✪ Courtney Duncan Campbell to James Andrew Flanegan II ’04 on March 29. They live in Atlanta, where Courtney is art director for Adrenaline Inc.
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