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From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì — where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
Randy ’91 and Elizabeth ’91 McCann
Feb. 1, 2021
Their StoryMet the fall of 1989 on campus through mutual friends. Our first date was at Kent Cinemas. Got married in August of 1992. 29 years and 2 kids later, we're still happily married and go back to campus every chance we have. The campus has changed so much since we first…
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Greg Bailey ’00 and Darcy Mathias ’01
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryDarcy and I met in the MACC Annex in August 1998, I was an incoming graduate assistant for Intramural Sports and she was an undergraduate student working for Recreational Services. We started dating in September 1998. We have two wonderful boys and built our life at…
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Angie ’97 and Gregg ’97 Breiding
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryI met my husband fall 1992. We both lived in Terrace Hall. (Which isn’t even a dorm anymore!) I am a 1997 graduate of the KSU BSN program. We married the fall of 1997. I am proud to say my youngest has been taking college credit courses her junior and senior year of…
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Stephen Fassnacht ’19 and Montana Hollis ’20
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryMontana was one of the first people I met when transferring to Kent in Spring 2017 to complete my Music Education degree. Before I student taught, Montana and I had a night class together and would often talk after. I ended up student teaching at her alma mater, and…
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Julie ’94 and Brian ’94 Foutty
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met Spring semester 1992 in the education sophomore practicum block. I had just joined a sorority and he was in a fraternity, so we would talk about Greek life. The following semester, Fall 1992, we saw each other at a Greek event and have been together ever…
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Kristen ’09 and Nicholas ’08 Blazek
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met through a mutual friend on campus. I was a tour guide and he was a student manager for Prentice Cafe. We started dating in 2007, right before I went to NYC with the fashion school for a semester. The Proposal and MarriageIn 2010, we went on a little…
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