1996

Thanks to everyone for all the updates. Please keep them rolling in. Also, don't forget to check the online version of Kellogg World at alumni.kellogg.northwestern.edu (click on the "Class Notes" link). It sometimes has additional photos that don't make it into the print version.

Stu Fisher and Cecilia Aviles-Fisher '97 recently welcomed their first child, a girl named Alexandra. Mom, dad and baby are all doing just fine, but the dog is suffering from quite a bout of depression. Anyone living in the Bay Area should stop by and give poor Jack a hug.

	Rob Rozwat ’96 and Anne Spies married in July
	Tim ’96 and Catherine (Tantoco) Daniels ’96 and daughter Ava
	Greg McGuirk ’96 and new baby Ryan James
	Class of 1996ers Allen and Hsin-Hsin Lueth with new addition Amber Ying-An

Hsin-Hsin (Tsai) and Allen Lueth have many exciting changes happening in their lives. The most exciting is the Aug. 17 birth of their first daughter, Amber Ying-An Lueth. In Chinese, Ying-An means "overflowing peace." They say they chose that name because throughout the pregnancy and delivery, whenever there were any concerns or worries, God gave them an internal peace. At the end of September, Hsin-Hsin and Allen relocated from Shanghai to Guangzhou, where Hsin-Hsin is continuing her career with P&G. Allen, after six years with GE Capital, is taking a break from work life and spending time at home as a full-time daddy. They would like to hear from you at htsai1996@kellogg.northwestern.edu and alueth1996@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

Benoit Rossignol, managing director of Shiyao Investment Ltd., a Shanghai-based investment bank focused on the food and retail sector, was featured in an article in the Asian Wall Street Journal on the fragmented nature of the investment-banking business in China. The story, "Small Deal Makers Help Remake Corporate China," was included in the April 26 issue of the publication.

Tim and Catherine (Tantoco) Daniels announce with much joy the birth of their daughter, Ava Scarlett, on Feb. 11 in London. Ava is Tim and Catherine's first child. In between feedings, "Baby Mozart," nappy changes and lots of video-taking, Tim is director of group strategy and planning at Barclays Bank plc, and Catherine is global category marketing manager for new initiatives at Reckitt Benckiser plc. Tim and Catherine say: "We love being parents, and living in London the last two years has been wonderful. We manage to see some former Kelloggians, such as Nina Ragone, Yannis Repoulis, Cecile Tiano, Heather McAndrews and Karina (Rufino) Van Den Oever '01. If you're in London, please look us up. We look forward to seeing you all at the 10-year reunion."

Congratulations to Robert Sipay Rozwat and Anne Spies. They were married in Santorini, Greece, in July. Rob and Anne live in Chicago, where Rob works with Siebel Systems in its global services practice and Dr. Spies teaches at the Illinois College of Optometry.

Sven Zehnder writes to give us an update on the last several years. After graduation Sven worked for Nike Germany in an effort to build its soccer business. After two years of bratwurst and sauerkraut, he headed to Nike's European headquarters in Holland, where he was in charge of an EHQ-led initiative, Euro 2000 --- a marketing project focusing on the European soccer championships in Holland and Belgium. Sven returned to his native Switzerland two years later, joining a sports agency powerhouse named ISL, which markets (television and marketing rights) various sporting events, including the Soccer World Cup, the Tennis ATP and IAAF Track and Field Series. Three years ago, he joined Switzerland's Formula 1 Team, Sauber Petronas, where he is in charge of marketing and sponsorship. On a more personal note, Sven and wife Jadranka had their first baby, son Robin Sven Percy, this summer. Sven invites anyone traveling to Zurich to look them up.

Meredith and Greg McGuirk are excited to announce the birth of their son, Ryan James, in July. The McGuirks live in Chicago, where Greg is in charge of the floor coatings division at Valspar, one of the top five paint companies in the world.

A gaggle of Kelloggians met up again this spring for their annual golf weekend, which has been held every year (rain or shine) since our graduation in 1996. Word has it that Chip Walters did a phenomenal job planning this year's event in beautiful Scottsdale, Ariz. He passed the torch to Peter Schmitz for next year. Reports have confirmed that scores were very high on average, but not as high as the May heat in Arizona. The crew thoroughly enjoyed their home for the weekend, which was outfitted with a pool, hot tub, putting green, dart board and pool table. Other Kelloggians braving the heat were Andy Andress, David Berkowitz, Gary Ferrera,Stephen Hiscott, David Kniffin,Don Raftery,Nick Reynolds and first-time attendees Andrew Zimmerman and Brent Lewis. Jeff Mills wasin L.A. with clubs in hand, ready to jointhe crewwhen hisjob called him back to work. He was sorely missed. The group is eagerly awaiting Peter's announcement of chosen venue for next year's excursion.

After five years in Philadelphia and a year abroad in Belgium, Janet and Eric Beatty have returned to the Chicago area, where Eric continues to work for FMC. Janet and Eric have three children — Henry, 6, Gretchen, 4, and Clara, 2 — and the same dog they have had since Kellogg. (Some of you may remember Ed, who is now 9 years old). The family has settled in Winnetka.