The Class of 2020: lying fallow

Today, I speak with Joseph Black. Joseph was a communications major at Savannah Arts Academy. He headed to Georgia State University in the fall of 2020, but made his way home after the first year. And as you'll hear, Joseph is trying different paths in life to find the one that fits him best.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

Today, I spoke with Dalton Poppell. Dalton was a theater major at Savannah Arts Academy. He headed to the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020 and graduated in May of 2024 with a degree in computer science.

Dalton is currently employed in his field and is back home in Savannah living with Katelyn.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

Today I speak with Katelyn King. Katelyn was a theater major at Savannah Arts Academy. She attended the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020 and graduated in December 2023 with a degree in English and a minor in creative writing.

You'll hear her mention Dalton, whom she has been dating since her senior year of high school. She's employed as a paralegal and plans to pursue her passion as a writer. She currently lives with Dalton in Savannah.

She currently lives with Dalton in Savannah.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

Today I speak with Meghan Donovan. Meghan was a dance major at Savannah Arts Academy. She attended the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020 and graduated in May 2024 with a degree in environmental economics and management.

She completed an internship this summer in her field and was hired in August. Meghan has been dating Sam, who she mentions often, since high school. She currently lives in Nashville with Sam.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

Today I speak to Sam Donnelly. Sam was a chorus major at Savannah Arts Academy. He went off to the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020 and graduated this past May 2024 with a degree in finance.

He is currently living in Nashville with Megan, making his way in the business side of the music industry.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

Today I speak with Cyrun Winsor. Cyrun was a theater major at Savannah Arts Academy. He spent the first few years after school in the service industry.

Today, he is studying acting at the Savannah College of Art and Design and plans to follow his path to New York City.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.donnavonbruening.com or on Instagram @donnavonbruening.

Today I speak with Tiana Ruden. Tiana was an orchestra major at Savannah Arts Academy. She headed to Princeton in the fall of 2020 and graduated in May 2024, from the School of International and Public Affairs.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

Today I speak with Ellie Gigis. Ellie was a communications major at Savannah Arts Academy. She headed to Auburn University in the fall of 2020 and graduated in May 2024 with a degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences. She has returned to Savannah to the campus of Georgia Southern. She has returned to Savannah and the campus of Georgia Southern this past August to pursue a master's degree in speech pathology.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening 

RJ Hatch was a communications major at Savannah Arts Academy. He started at Georgia Southern University's Savannah Campus and soon left. He is now an electrician and will be joining the US Coast Guard in May, 2025.

Today I speak with Bhavana Andra. Bhavana was a communications major at Savannah Arts Academy. She stayed home and attended Georgia Southern Savannah campus that first year.

Eventually she transferred to the University of Georgia her junior year and plans to graduate this December 2024 with a degree in computer science.

Welcome to Laying Fallow.

Thank you to Jalin Graham, who composed the music for the podcast.

Be sure to listen to the rest of the episodes, and to learn more and see the portraits from both 2020 and 2024, head to www.DonnaVonBruening.com or on Instagram @DonnaVonBruening