Class News February 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of Class News, our snapshot of personal achievements and professional journeys in your alumni community.

Each month we’ll share a collection of the most recent submissions, so don’t forget to keep us up to date on your latest news.

Gatherings & Milestones

Sarah Sprinkel ’80MAT, an alumna of the Hamilton Holt School, received the Evaline Lamson Meritorious Service Award in recognition of her leadership in education and public service. She was recognized in part for her role in advancing the vision for the Winter Park Library’s current campus and its focus on access and lifelong learning.

Andrew Wheeler ’18 ’20MBA married Rachel Valocchi ’20MBA on December 31 in Port Orange, Florida. The couple met on their first day at the Crummer Graduate School of Business and celebrated their wedding alongside fellow alumni Cara Borowski ’20MBA, Beatriz Bulgarelli ’20MBA, Matt Caldwell ’20MBA, Clara Mount ’20MBA, and Roderick Zak ’19 ’20MBA.

Juan Carlos ’23, who plays Bob Newby in the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, returned to campus and sat down with theatre professor David Charles to share what he’s learned on his journey from Rollins to one of the world’s biggest stages.

Thanks to the work and generosity of Michael Stewart ’82, Corey O’Gorman ’83, and Nancy Loving, a new digital collection featuring a selection of William “Bill” Loving Jr.’s photographic works is now available through Olin Archives.

Bill Loving’s photography captures the dynamic life of Rollins College during the 1970s and 1980s. His images document campus scenes, individual portraits, student groups, social gatherings, theatrical productions, athletic competitions, and more. Born January 2, 1934, Loving served as Rollins College’s director of financial aid from the early 1970s through the late 1980s. View the collection here.

If you would like to make a gift in honor of Bill Loving, the donors who supported the digitization of this archive collection have asked that contributions be designated to the Rollins Museum of Art. Please visit this link to make your gift.

Making Moves

Stacy Pierson ’92 was promoted to associate professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.

Michele Bowden ’98 is teaching art classes through the Ohana Preservation Foundation and leading creative sessions for children in Embark Residential Housing.

Michaela Cooper Bagwell ’11 has launched her own digital marketing consulting firm, MBCResults, following more than a decade of experience in the field.

Chance Sweat ’16 purchased and successfully grew a business during the COVID-19 pandemic and exited in 2025. Since then, he has launched his own small business coaching and consulting practice.

Kacie Escobar ’21MBA was promoted to president at Curley & Pynn, an Orlando-based public relations firm. Escobar is the first woman to serve as president in the firm’s 41-year history.