OPHTHALMOLOGY UPDATE

Lillian Jean Bryant, age 6, daughter of Keith and Jessica Bryant (Computer Support) graduated from Clear Creek Amana Oxford Elementary School Kindergarten.

Julie Music’s grandson, James Music, graduated this year from pre-school. James lives in Omaha. His father graduated this year from his residency (see below).

Meredith Music, daughter of Don and Julie Music graduated from 6th grade and will continue her education at Northwest Junior High in Coralville.

Dillon Schmidt, son of Eileen Schmidt, graduated from Kindergarten at Clear Creek Amana Oxford Elementary.

Hailey Verdick, daughter of Randy Verdick, Videography,graduated from Shimek Elementary School. She will continue her education next year at Southeast Junior High in Iowa City.

Morgan Elizabeth Ebel graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman, Iowa.  She is the daughter of Deanna Griffith in the Contact Lens Clinic.  Morgan’s plans are to start with Kirkwood Community College to complete her General Education Courses then on to the University of Iowa to become a Physician’s Assistant.        

Amy Hurt, daughter of Karen Hurt, scheduling and reception, graduated from Iowa City’s West High School.  She has been accepted to UNI and plans to major in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education.

Julia Klinefelter, youngest daughter of Blair and Mary Klinefelter, graduated from Iowa City’s City High.  Julia will continue her education at the University of Northern Iowa and plans to major in Elementary Education.

Philip Riley, son of Jan Riley, clinic and research coordinator for Dr. Stone, graduated from Iowa City’s City High School on May 29th. Philip transferred to City High as a sophomore from Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  He has played on the varsity teams of football, tennis and baseball for the Little Hawks.  He will be attending the University of Iowa this fall as a pre-dentistry major.  In addition, Philip plans to play goalie for club hockey at Iowa next year.

Denise Schwab’s son, Derek Schwab, graduated from Iowa City’s City High.  He will continue his education at Kirkwood Community College in the Associate of Science Program and then plans to transfer to The University of Iowa or Iowa State.

Tyler Smith, nephew of Pat Smith in Administration, graduated from Decorah High School.  Tyler will be attending Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota with a baseball scholarship.

Dani Pitlick, daughter of Laura Pitlick, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Iowa.  Dani has worked for the Department in the library for the past three years. She will continue her education in the subject with graduate work at the University of Northern Iowa.

Carolyn (“Dazi”) Russell, daughter of Dr. Steve Russell, graduated from Duke University on May 16th.  Dazi worked in the Department last summer.  She received her degree in English with High Honors with a minor in Art History.  She will be enrolling at the University of Iowa, School of Law in August.

Erin Smith, daughter of Sarah Smith, Nursing Supervisor, graduated on May 16th from Drake University, Magna Cum laude with a BA/BS in marketing, research and management.  Erin leaves for South Korea in early August to teach in an English as a second language (ESL) program for a year. She is being placed in the city of her birth, Ul San, and is very excited.

Dr. Guy Music (Julie Music’s step-son) finished his Neurosurgery residency in Omaha from University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has been offered a full partnership with Neurosurgeons of the Upper Midwest and will begin his practice in August with an office in Council Bluffs.