November 2016 PrideNotes

*Cities are in North Carolina except where indicated* General

Maxine Scarborough Thomasson 1955, Oak Hill VA, and husband Larry have moved to Northern Virginia to be near their 3 daughters and families.  It was difficult for them to leave Manteo after 23 years overlooking the Croatan Sound, near her sister and other family members, plus Mt. Olivet UMC family. They have kept their home in Manteo which has become Westside Inn for vacation and special events rental. They intend to spend some time at the OBX with God willing.

Haywood W. Evans Jr. 1983, La Plata Md, is now the director of the Department of Community Services. Evans will begin his employment with Charles County Government on Monday, Nov. 28. Article

Galina "Allie" Petrova 2003, Greensboro, launched her law firm earlier this year.  The firm is based in Greensboro and serves businesses and individuals across North Carolina.  Allie counsels businesses on formation, financing, acquisitions, ownership changes, and day-to-day business matters.  The firm handles tax issues before the Internal Revenue Service for businesses and individuals, and assists with tax planning for transactions.  Allie earned her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation degrees from the Georgetown University Law Center.  She earned her LL.M. in International Economic Law from the Sorbonne in Paris, France.  Before launching the firm, she practiced corporate law in Greensboro.  Prior to returning home to Greensboro, Allie advised clients on M&A tax matters in New York City.  She actively contributes to the work of the Greensboro College School of Business Advisory Council and the Tax Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Allie Petrova Tara J. Titcombe, Cleveland, OH, as project manager for the Cleveland Indians, helped create the run of show and game content for the World Series.  Tara Titcombe project manager for the Cleveland Indians

Taylor Babb 2015 has been named the head boys lacrosse coach for Page High School in Greensboro. Babb is also an assistant football coach and math teacher at the school.

Deaths

Vivian Branson Glover 1937, passed away on November 3, 2016.  OBITUARY

Betty Bailey Phillips 1993, passed away on November 27, 2016.  OBITUARY

Elizabeth Carrington O'Connell 1961, passed away on November 30, 2016.  OBITUARY

Sympathy Extended To

Harriet Norton Van Wyck 1961 on the passing of her husband Samuel M. Van Wyck