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8.27.09
Captain Christopher Jones, class of 1991, was back in town for the Rockford Airfest August 22 and 23. Captain Jones and his wingman flew their F-16 fighter jets from Luke AFB in Phoenix, AZ. They arrived on Friday evening and were greeted by Chris' parents. Captain Jones and his wingman "DOH" spent Saturday and Sunday answering questions about what they do and their airplanes. A special guest was Colby Smith, Jr. who got an extended personal tour from Captain Jones of the airplane and an explanation of what the pilot does. Chris is intsructing at Luke AFB at the present time. He and his wife Sarah have lived in Italy and South Korea. Chris has flown in Europe, Bosnia, Iraq and South Korea. He has also finished up his Masters in International Relationships and would like to thank those of you who stopped by to say hello at the Rockford Airfest. Chris will be stationed at Luke AFB through 2011.

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Jeniffer Polhill Smutzer, class of 1994, has been promoted to Law Firm partner at Gil, Cruz and Smutzer Law Offices of Aurora and West Chicago. Access their website by clicking here.

Jeniffer graduate with High Honors from Illinois State University in 1998 and subsequently from Northern Illinois University College of Law with High Honors in 2000.

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11.20.10
Several Aquin alumni attended the historic 'Illinois v. NIU' football game played at Wrigley Field on November 20, 2010. Attendees included Jamey Schoenhard (2000), Barry Whalen (1998), Bryson Whalen (2005), Chris Rosebrook (2000), John Polhill (1996), Brian Janecek (2000), BJ Whalen (1999) and Dan Polhill (2006). Click here to see a picture of the group.

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7.2.10
Danielle Schleich Siedschlag, class of 1998, has joined the FHN Womens' Healthcare team in Freeport as a certified nurse practitioner. She earned her masters degree in nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She also holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Creighton University in Omaha.

Todd Fink, class of 1997 and Eric FInk, class of 1998

Giving Tree Band News . 2.22.10
Dear Friends,

We will be back in Chicago for one headlining show at DOUBLE DOOR www.doubledoor.com on Friday April 9 @10pm. This is our only Chicago show at this time, so please get your tickets soon (only $10 in advance): http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/4785

The Giving Tree Band is on tour all spring and summer!! We have stops at SXSW, Wakarusa (w/ Widespread Panic, The Black Keys, Blues Traveler, and more) and Old Settlers Music Fest (w/ Patty Griffin and Alejandro Escovedo) among other great shows. Please take a look at our spring tour dates below and pass the word on to any interested friends around the country.

If you want to join us on the road (virtually), "fan" the band on facebook: www.facebook.com/thegivingtreeband as we will be blogging and posting videos regularly.

The Giving Tree Band pushes an environmental consciousness in their songwriting as well as their activity. The band’s mission states: “The environmentally ‘sound’ decisions of the band include performing with instruments that were built from naturally fallen trees and reclaimed woods, producing music with renewable energy, packaging CD's with 100-percent recycled materials, and supporting numerous charities and eco-friendly organizations with their concerts and recordings.”

The group’s latest album is a double-CD, “Unified Folk Theory.”

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Dear friends,

I just wanted to share some news about The Giving Tree Band. The beards are gone and so is the long hair. We all look fairly ridiculous actually, but for a good reason. We were recently cast as extras for the in-production film, "Public Enemies" starring Johnny Depp. The movie is about the famous gangster, John Dillinger, and set in the 1930's. We were additional movie-goers in a theater scene shot in Aurora, IL on Monday April 7. There was an article in the Chicago Sun Times also:

We played a tune for the casting agency and they loved it and put us in the film. I even got to meet Johnny Depp and I gave him a CD. Anyway, please keep your fingers crossed and maybe our music will end up in the soundtrack. The positive thoughts and wishes from so many people are what brings good things to our little band.

Peace and love,
Todd Fink

www.thegivingtreeband.com

Eco-friendly band shoots ’em up with Johnny Depp
FROM SUN-TIMES WIRES
Chicago’s the Giving Tree Band, a group of “eco-conscious songwriters and multi-instrumentalists,” just got an interesting gig: They’re filming a part in the new Johnny Depp movie currently shooting around town.

The band landed an interview with the production company behind “Public Enemy,” a John Dillinger biopic starring Depp. The band’s old-timey look, plus a song that mentions Dillinger, secured them a chance to film part of a scene involving a theater performance for possible inclusion in the film.

Julie E. Hartman, class of 1997, earned a doctor’s degree from the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University. She is the daughter of Cheryl and Charles Hartman, class of 1963, and the late June Hartman. Charlotte Hartman is her grandmother.

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Anthony Rosc graduated from the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles, California with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Editing. While at the Conservatory, he received the Tom Yoda Scholarship and the Bridges/Larson Production Award for his thesis film, ‘Traces’.

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