Bear Cub Corner

October 1, 2020

Emery Jaye Abrego born Oct. 24 to April Hightower Abrego, BBA ’02, JD ’06, and Jassin Abrego of Austin. Sister Piper is 8.

Shea Luke Blaylock born April 27 to Luke, BSEd ’10, and Maxcey Blaylock, BA ’13, of Waco.

Titus James Brownlee born May 22 to Dr. Colby Brownlee, BA ’04, and Joanna Brownlee BS ’05, of Midland, TX. Titus’ brothers and sisters are super proud and are making sure he loves his Green and Gold already.

Waylon Scott DeBower born June 30, to Adam DeBower, BA ’02, and Courtney Forsell Debower, BA ’04, of Austin. Waylon surprised the parents a month early, arriving on their sixth wedding anniversary.

Tomasin Louise Garcia born April 20 to Justin Garcia, BA ’07, and Michelle Garcia of Castle Hills, TX.

Isaac Parker Griepentrog born Feb. 20 to Erica and Dr. John Griepentrog, BS ’09, of Houston. Sister is Mackenzie, 5, and brother is Luke, 2.

Georgia Kay Johnson born April 28 to Ben and Amy Danvers Johnson, BBA ’07, of Houston. Brother is Walker, 5, and sister is Caroline, 2. Georgia is the niece of Scott Danvers, BBA ’09, and Julie Danvers Baughman, BBA ’05.

Adeline Alinn Kettle born April 19 to Rachel Canclini Kettle, BBA ’11, and Austin Kettle. Alinn means “light” in Burmese; Austin and Rachel were living in Myanmar for most of the pregnancy and have now relocated to the U.S.

Kinsley Anna Kirby born June 7 to Matt Kirby, BSME ’12, and Kristin Kirby, BBA ’12, of San Antonio. 

Richard Kais Obousy II born May 3 to Holly Obousy and Richard Kais Obousy, PhD ’08, of Tyler, TX.

Thomas Mason Pender born Sept. 3, 2019, to Lane and Alan Pender. Aunt is Leigh Holder Foose, BA ’13. Grandparents are Dee Ann, BSEd ’81, and Robert Holder. Great-grandparents are Fred Daffern, BBA ’58, and Ima Dee Daffern, BBA ’58.

Evelina Zoe Pergolizzi born Jan. 23 to Joseph Vincent Pergolizzi, BA ’16, and Cecilia Zoe Pergolizzi of Naples, FL. 

Isla Ann Roldan born June 15 to Wyatt Roldan, BBA ’11, MAcc ’11, and Holly Bomgaars Roldan, BBA ’11, of Richardson, TX. 

Ava Sophia Shelley born March 28 to Philip Shelley, BBA ’16, and Amber McLain of Fort Worth.

Milly Kait Welsh and Molly Belle Welsh born April 22 to James and Cayla Welsh, BBA ’10, of Sugar Land, TX. Grandparents are Clay, BS ’82, and Cindy Wright.