Sloan Williams (IAA 72-76) studied viola with a minor in dance at Interlochen Arts Academy. During his four years at the Academy, he continued to study jazz and developed an interest in astrophysics. The people he met inspired him for a lifetime of academic and artistic expression.

Barrett Foa (IAC 92-95) joined the Broadway cast of Oh, Mary! as Mary’s Teacher on July 6. The Tony Award-nominated play, which is currently playing at the Lyceum Theatre, is a darkly comedic reimagination of the life of former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

Rusty Edwards (IAC/NMC 72, IAA 72-73, IAC St 73) is executive producer of THE SONGS LIVE ON: Music of the Jesus Revolution, a live CD and documentary DVD based upon the music of Nancy Honeytree, Phil Keaggy, and other early contemporary Christian music pioneers.

Frank John Cipolla (IAC Fac 59) of Williamsville, New York, passed away February 11, 2026.

Mary Lynn Sondee (IAC/NMC 52, IAC Fac 88) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away July 12, 2026.

Phyllis Ihrig Supple (IAC/NMC 52-54, 56) of Durham, North Carolina, passed away June 17, 2026.