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Class Notes

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Aydin H. Harston '03, Ph.D. '07

Aydin H. Harston '03, Ph.D. '07 was promoted to partner at Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. in Washington, D.C. Harston specializes in intellectual property law with a focus on pharma and biotech patents.

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Joy Lee '09

Joy Lee '09 was named counsel for the 2020 Republican National Convention. She oversees the legal operations of the convention and ensures full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Prior to this role, Lee served as counsel to the U.S. House of…

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Jose Antonio Tijerino '88

Jose Antonio Tijerino '88 was named to the board of directors of the University System of Maryland. Tijerino is president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and executive producer of the Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center.

Passings

Louise M. Blauvelt M.A. '74

Louise M. Blauvelt M.A. '74 died Nov. 2 at her home. She was 84. She was born Jan. 24, 1935, in Montgomery County, Md., the daughter of the late Victor Murdock McAlister and the late Mildred Robinson McAlister. She received a master’s degree in…

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John Joseph Gallagher Jr. '71

John Joseph Gallagher Jr. '71 died Dec. 26 at his home in Lexington Park, Md. He was 75. He was born in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 1944, to John Joseph Gallagher and Marion Rosalie Bonner Gallagher. He enlisted in the Navy after high school and served as an…

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Carl Elefante '80

Carl Elefante '80, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP, retired as a principal with Quinn Evans Architects and a renowned leader in historic preservation practice. Elefante, who was with Quinn Evans since 1996, is now principal emeritus and continues to consult on…

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Michael H. Yourishin '74

Michael H. Yourishin '74 of Dunkirk, Md., died Nov. 26 at the age of 72. He was born on Dec. 28, 1946, in Hazleton, Pa., to Leona Yourishin. Yourishin was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he earned his master’s degree from Bowie State. He taught special…

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Wanika Fisher '10

Wanika Fisher '10 is the new assistant majority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates. Fisher represents District 47B in Prince George’s County.