Just for Alumni

We have been repeatedly asked by alumni for an opportunity to share with others who have attended Timber Ridge School. We hope that alumni and friends will use this section of our website for the following reasons: To get news about fellow alumni, send in news about alums, or just to keep in touch with classmates and with the School. If you would like to list information, please contact Troy Newbraugh in the Timber Ridge School Development Office at 540-888-3456 ext. 223 or by e-mail tnewbraugh@trschool.org. We look forward to providing this opportunity for alumni to share their stories and keep in touch."

Alumni are listed alphabetically by last name:

Blankenbaker, TJ (TRS, 1995-96) stopped by to say hello and to drop off his business card. He is now married, has two children and has one on the way. He also has his own business, Tim's Tree Care. He does trimming, removal, stump grinding, mulching and general landscaping. He resides in Woodstock, Virginia and can be reached at timstreecare@yahoo.com. (April 2005)

Hawley, Steven (TRS 2003-04) stopped by the campus to say hello and introduce us to his newborn daughter, Mikayla Lynn Hawley. Steven lives in Moorefield, West Virginia and works for the American Woodmark Corporation. (August 2005)

Huffman, Wayne (TRS, 1973-76) has been living in Waikiki, on the island of Oahu, where he occupies himself with volunteer work at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and activities with his church. Since leaving Timber Ridge School (at that time we were called Leary Educational Center) he graduated Fairfax High School in 1978, served in the United States Army, was an Emergency Medical Technician in California, and worked for AT&T in Northern Virginia. Wayne was also a volunteer firefighter for 12 years. Thanks for keeping us updated. (May 2005)

Lewis, J. (TRS 2000-02) graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in May, 2004 then enrolled in Ferrum College for the fall 2004 term. While there he played Varsity Football and was elected President of the freshman class. After he decided to take a different path, he applied to VMI, The Citadel, and Norwhich University (and was accepted to all three) but chose VMI. He is currently double majoring in International Studies and Abnormal Psychology. He is also a Marine ROTC candidate and can't wait to start training. All of this and he is carrying a 3.0 GPA. He also writes, “I do want to thank everyone at Timber Ridge for everything that everyone did for me. Without everyone's help, I would not be where I am today.” (June 2005)

Palumbo, Matthew (TRS 1990’s) Checked in via email to let us know that he was living in New Orleans when hurricane Katrina came ashore and was there for seven days before being evacuated. He is now happily living in northwest DC with his fiancé, two dogs, and a cat. He works at Acadiana Restaurant in the wine department as a third round sommelier. He concluded his email by saying, “I miss you guys, and hope everything is well. Keep up the GREAT work!!!” (March 2006)

Pedrotty, Matt (TRS, 2002-04) has touched base to let us know that he is doing fine. He lives in Richmond, Virginia and is coaching 5th grade basketball at Beulah Elementary School. He reports that he has finished all the requirements to earn his high school diploma and plans to attend community college and play basketball. He says he's doing very well and wants to say hello to everyone. (April 2005)

Powers, Caleb (TRS, 1995-1996) Lance Corporal Caleb J. Powers USMC, Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary force from Camp Pendleton, California, was killed in action, Tuesday, August 17, 2005, by a sniper in Al Anbar Province, Iraq." For additional information you can visit
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cjpowers.htm

Wilkinson, Nick (TRS 1994-1996) Nick and his wife recently moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Nick plans to complete nursing school in December 2005. He is currently working for the Arizona Department of Corrections as a prison guard at a detention center. He said friends may call him on his cell phone at 623-256-9129. (August 2005)