News and Event: People News
With over 200 graduates, our MSIT family remains close-knit and involved. See some of the latest and exciting news in the lives of some of our students!
Piper Michelle Allison
This is Piper Michelle and Tyler Allison, daughter and son to Glenn and Tricia Allison. Glenn (MSIT Class of 2008) is Manager, Network Services for W.W. Grainger. Piper was born on May 8, 2008 at 10:05am. Piper was 8Lbs and 20 inches long.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Piper Michelle Allison to the IT world! We'll see you Piper in class, September 2038!
Joshua Isaac Gilbert
 
This is Joshua Isaac Gilbert, son to Lisa & David Gilbert. Lisa (MSIT Class of 2006) is Project Managerfor Abbott Laboratories. Joshua was born on Nov. 5, 2007 at 12:16pm. Joshua was 9lbs 5 oz, and measured 19 1/2 inches.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Joshua Isaac Gilbert to the IT world! We'll see you Joshua in class, September 2038!
Fiona Mary Faley
This is Fiona Mary Faley, daughter to Patricia Wardill and Andy Faley. Patricia (MSIT Class of 2006) is Technical Solutions Architect for Sprint. Fiona was born on October 15, 2007. Fiona was 7.4 lbs and 20inches.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Fiona Mary Faley to the IT world! We'll see you Fiona in class, September 2038!
Mark and Elizabeth Wilk
This is Mark and Elizabeth Wilk, twin son and daughter to Kim and Matt Wilk. Kim (MSIT Class of 2002) is a Telecommunications Analyst for Borders Group Inc.. Mark and Elizabeth were born 6 weeks premature on June 17, 2007. Mark Matthew @ 9:07am- 3lbs. 3oz., Elizabeth Suzanne @ 9:49am - 4lbs. 3oz. Elizabeth spent 16 days in the NICU and Mark spent 21. They are healthy and doing well.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Mark and Elizabeth Wilk to the IT world! We'll see you both in class, September 2037!
Isaac Parker Tong
 
This is Isaac Parker Tong, son to Andy and ConnieTong. Andy (MSIT Class of 2006) is Project Manager - Data Technology for Morningstar. Isaac was born on May 27, 2007 at 10:05am. Isaac was 8Lbs 15oz and 19.5 inches long.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Isaac Parker Tong to the IT world! We'll see you Isaac in class, September 2037!
Musa Masood
This is Musa Masood, son to Azam and Qudsia Masood. Azam (MSIT Class of 2008) is Information Systems Network Manager for Community Counseling Centers of Chicago(C4). Musa was born on April 23, 2007at 12:58pm. Musa was 7lbs 2 ounces, and 21inches long.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Musa Masood to the IT world! We'll see you Musa in class, September 2037!
Cecilia Reese Leonard
This is Cecilia Reese Leonard, daughter to Mike and Chrissy Leonard. Mike (MSIT Class of 2007) is Sr. Product Analyst for Orbitz World Wide. Cecilia was born on April 29, 2007at 5:59pm. Cecilia was 7lbs 10 ounces, and 20 ¼ inches long.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Cecilia Reese Leonard to the IT world! We'll see you Cecilia in class, September 2037!
Calistoga "Cali" Margaret Frerker
This is Calistoga "Cali" Margaret Frerker, daughter to Allison Park and Mike Frerker. Allison (MSIT Class of 2003) is Director of IS for Oil-Dri Corp of America. Cali was born on July 17, 2006.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Cali Margaret Frerker to the IT world! We'll see you Cali in class, September 2036!
Isabel Alexandra Lopez
This is Isabel Alexandra Lopez, daughter to Carmen and Juan Lopez. Juan (MSIT Class of 2003) is the Director of Project Management for the Bank of Montreal. Isabel was born on May 20th, 2006 at 6:33 p.m. Isabel weighed 7 lbs, 13 oz and was 20 inches long. "Isabel is keeping us busy," said Juan.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Isabel Alexandra Lopez to the IT world! We'll see you Isabel in class, September 2036!
Aidan Thomas Smereczynski
 
This is Aidan Thomas Smereczynski, newborn son to Lisa and Dan Smereczynski. Dan (MSIT Class of 2006) is Vice President for First Analysis Corporation. Aidan was born on Friday, September 23, 2005. He was 7Lbs 11ozs. Lisa, Aidan and Big sister Mia are doing well. Dad is busy with work, school and home!!
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Aidan Thomas Smereczynski to the IT world! We'll see you Aidan in class, September 2035!
Adam Faulkner
This is Adam Faulkner, newborn son to Sarah and Jeremy Faulkner. Jeremy (MSIT Class of 2005) is a Global Security Specialist for Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. Adam was born on Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 5:03PM. He was 8Lbs 13ozs and 20.5" long. Sarah and Adam are doing well. He was born with a full head of hair and bright blue eyes. When people said my life will change forever I didn't realize how great it could be. It was the best day of my life!!
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Adam Faulkner to the IT world! We'll see you Adam in class, September 2034!
Craig Drenthe
Above is Craig Drenthe (MSIT '05) and his 'new toy'. Craig said "Thought I would send a pic of my new toy. I decided to take a break from the motorcycle for a bit. This was just a graduation gift from me to me."
Have fun with your toy Craig!!
Karen Ridges & Family - Updated
 
(left) Karen, Dan, Jacob & Aidan
(right) Caitlin and Isabel
 
(left) Caitlin Sinclair Ridges
(right) Isabel Caroline Ridges
Karen Ridges, MSIT Class of 2003, is a Technology Manager for Motorola. She and her husband, Dan, have a five year old son, Jacob, and a two year old son, Aidan. You may recall seeing Aidan and Jacob featured on MSIT People Archives, when Aidan was first born.
We would now like to congratulate Karen, Dan, Jacob, and Aidan on the birth of their twin daughters/sisters, Caitlin and Isabel Ridges. Caitlin Sinclair was born May 26, 2005 at 12:56 AM, weighing 5lbs 7ozs and she is 17 3/4 inches long; while her sister, Isabel Caroline, was also born immediately after, at 12:57 AM, weighing 6lbs 7ozs and she is 18 inches long.
Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome Caitlin Sinclair and Isabel Caroline Ridges to the IT world! We'll see you both in class, September 2034!
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