The Class of 2020: lying fallow

Today's interview is with Io Ermoli. Io was a dance major at Savannah Arts Academy and attended Florida State University in the fall of 2020. She graduated with a degree in dance and choreography in May 2024 and move to the bright lights of New York City to pursue her dream of choreography.

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 

Music composed by Jalin Alexander

Today, I speak with Gavin Hepner. Gavin attended Glenbard West High School in the suburbs of Chicago. After losing the last of his senior year, he headed to Waco, Texas to play baseball at a junior college with dreams of playing for a D1 school. Today, he is a senior at the University of Georgia and will graduate in May of 2025 with a degree in sports.

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 Tirzah Daniel. Tirzah was a piano major at Savannah Arts Academy. In the fall of 2020, she started at Savannah State University, but today you'll find her as a midshipman at The United States Naval Academy. If she has her way, she will enjoy a career as a Navy Jag.

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 Eddie Ramsey. Eddie graduated from Benedictine Military Academy in Savannah, Georgia. In the fall of 2020, he headed to the University of Georgia and graduated this past May 2024 with a biology degree. Today, he is a medical assistant as he prepares to pursue a career in Medicine.

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 Sydnie Roberds. Sydnie was an orchestra major at Savannah Arts Academy. She received a full ride to the University of Idaho as a national merit scholar. She graduated from the University of Idaho this past May 2024 and remains in Boise to pursue a career as a veterinarian.

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's interview is with Lily Allen. Lily was a communications major at Savannah Arts Academy and began Georgia Tech in the fall of 2020.

She will graduate with a degree in environmental engineering and continue at Georgia Tech for a master's in civil engineering. One day, she plans to create sustainable cement materials to help save the environment.

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 Molly Goodge. Full disclosure, Molly is my niece. She graduated from Chardon High School in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. After a year at home and going to community college, she is pursuing a degree in biology at my alma mater, The Ohio State University. She will graduate in May of 2025 and will pursue a career in medicine.

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 Caitlin McNulty. Caitlin graduated from Mahomet-Seymor High school in May of 2020. She attended St. Louis University and graduated in May 2024. She currently resides in Chicago, Illinois and works in Human Resources .