Sam Raun ’14
Sam ‘14 & Mary Raun welcomed their son, Gilbert, on November 8th, 2025. Siblings Rudy, Claire, and Monica lovingly accepted baby Gil into their home.
Alumni Updates: Births
Evie (Ott) Howell ’14
Walter Bennett was born to Canon and Evie (Ott) Howell in April of 2025. This makes them a new family of 5, along with Onie
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Phil Turner ’18
Mary (McManus)’17 and Phil Turner ’18 welcomed Theodore on May 1st, 2025, joining his 2 older siblings – Martin (2) and Oliver (1)
Derek Ullman ’11
Derek Ullman (2011) and wife Sophie welcomed their second child Emmett Daniel Ullman on March 7, 2025.
Kaylee (Arndt) ’18 and Anthony Butler ’18
Kaylee (Arndt) ’18 and Anthony Butler ’18 welcomed a baby boy, James John Butler, into their family on September 17, 2024.
Erica (Pieper) ‘12 and Sam Raetz ‘11
Erica (Pieper) ‘12 and Sam Raetz ‘11 welcomed twins, Francis John and Charlotte Kathleen in November 2024. They joined their older sister, Rosemary.
Josh Kramer ’00
Josh ’00 and Jennifer Kramer welcomed Roman Kenneth Joseph into their family on September 24th, 2023, in Lincoln, NE.
Sierra (Weber) Beckman ‘11
Sierra (Weber) Beckman ‘11 and her husband Ben welcomed their fourth child on April 15, 2024. Baby Catherine joins her siblings Abigail, John, and Lucy.
Kennedy (Sander) Simpson ‘15
Kennedy (Sander) Simpson ‘15 and her husband Tyler from Arlington, NE welcomed their first baby, Matilda Dawn, on February 7, 2024.
Sarah (Tasler) ’11 and Alex Hain ’11
Sarah (Tasler) ’11 and Alex Hain ’11 welcomed Jacob Francis Hain bright and early at 5 am on March 1st, 2024.
Sam Raun ’14
Sam ‘14 and Mary Raun welcomed Monica Eileen on November 10, 2023. She was joyfully received at home by siblings Rudy and Claire.
Kealey (McManus)’08 and Brandon ’08 Butler
Kealey (McManus)’08 and Brandon ’08 Butler welcomed Zelie on August 20, 2023, joining her 4 older siblings – Lucy (6), Cecilia (5), Blaise (3), and
Ashley (Haug) ’09 Bush
Ashley (Haug) ’09 and husband, Dr. Garrett Bush welcomed their 3rd daughter Hunter Joy. She joins her big sisters, Sloan Marie and Chandler Grace.
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Philip Turner ’18
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Philip Turner ’18 welcomed their second baby boy, Oliver in October. He joins his older brother Martin (1).
Caroline (Haug) ’07 Velting
Caroline (Haug) ’07 and husband Ben Velting have a son, Banner Thomas Velting.
Maggie (Reese) ’17 and Robert ’17 Kirkpatrick
Maggie (Reese) ’17 and Robert ’17 Kirkpatrick welcomed their baby girl, Eloise Catherine Kirkpatrick on August 24th, 2023, weighing in at 5lbs 14oz.
Molly and Matt ’09 Wallish
Molly and Matt ’09 Wallish welcomed their baby boy, George Francis Wallish on November 12, 2023. He joins his big sisters Evelyn and Lucy. Molly
Emma (McDermott) ’19 and Seth ’19 Miller
Emma (McDermott) ’19 and Seth ’19 Miller welcomed their baby boy, Gregory “Rory” Jude Miller on November 10, 2023, weighing in at 7 pounds and
Morgan (Bideaux) Montanez ’13 and Trey Montanez ’12
Morgan (Bideaux) Montanez ’13 and Trey Montanez ’12 welcomed a baby boy, Beaux Michael Montanez on February 10th, 2023.
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11 and her husband, Joseph Rolfson was overjoyed to welcome their little boy, Bennett James Rolfson, on June 26, 2023. Bennett joins