Around Town
compiled by Edd Merritt

to Amanda Hartman and Derek Trono of Burlington, who announced their engagement. Derek is the son of Peter and Wendy Trono of Charlotte and William and Mia Callahan of Burlington. The couple plans a June wedding next year.
to Elizabeth Joslin and Edward Fisher, students at Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut, who were recognized for their academic achievements during the 2009 spring semester. Joslin, a member of the class of 2011, achieved Dean’s high honors and Fisher, class of 2012, achieved Dean’s honors.
to Jacob Schenker, a member of the class of 2010 at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, who was recognized on the school’s honors list for his academic achievements during the spring semester 2009. Jacob is the son of Ulrica and Stephen Schenker of Charlotte.
to the following University of Vermont students from Charlotte who earned placement on the Dean’s List for the 2009 spring semester:
Stephen Balaban, sophomore, business
administration
Ethan Bond-Watts, senior, environmental studies
Melissa Fischer, junior, elementary education K-6
Alexandra Haesler, sophomore, public communication
Kathryn Holmberg, freshman, environmental studies
Olivia McGee, freshman, biology
Karla Plank, senior, dietetics
Vera Simon-Nobes, senior, sociology
Anna Speidel, freshman, environmental studies.

to Mickey Schwarz, who earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Utah this spring. Schwarz majored in parks, recreation and tourism with a minor and certificate in arts and technology. He is employed by Film Creative, a small logo and web design company located in Park City, Utah.
to Madeline Howe, a 2009 graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School, who was one of five seniors to earn summa cum laude status. A new designation this year, the recognition replaces rankings as valedictorian and salutatorian.
to Martin Gawron, who earned a certificate in practical nursing from Vermont Technical College June 20. He and his fellow graduates are now eligible to take the National Council Licensure examination for practical nurses in order to begin work in their field of study.
to Sumner Fisher, who graduated from the Lake Champlain Waldorf High School on June 13. Sumner is the son of Ted and Mary Fisher of Charlotte.
to Emma Broderick, who earned highest honors as a junior at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, this spring. Emma is the daughter of Andrew Broderick and Amy Fitzgerald of Charlotte.
to Walter Judge, Larry Meier and R. Prescott (Scott) Jaunich, senior attorneys with Downs Rachlin Martin, who were recognized in the recent issue of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers 2009.
to Jacob Edgar whose work as a producer of world music emanating in Charlotte at what had been Charles Eller’s studio on Carpenter Road, was featured in the Living Section of the June 21 Burlington Free Press. Edgar purchased the studio and home in 2006 and turned it into the Cumbancha world music company. The article notes that Lamine Fellah, born in Nigeria and currently a South American resident, came to Charlotte to “feed his creative needs” and mix a new album by his group Sarazino. “It’s a great place to stay and write and record and mix,” he said.
to Kelli McMullen Temple, who with her seven-year-old gelding, Veelion, won the CCI 1* Division of the 23rd annual Todd Sandler Challenge held in Bromont, Quebec, June 10-14. A 1996 Olympic Team member, Kelli grew up in Charlotte where she was a member of the Charlotte Pony Club.
to William Vernon who received a bachelor of arts degree from Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. He is the son of Katherine and Howard Vernon of Charlotte.
to John Beal, who took over the reins of the Charlotte/Shelburne Rotary Club at the annual “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at Ric Flood’s house in Charlotte last week.