The two stayed in touch following graduation, yet neither one imagined the amazing journey they would share long after leaving campus.
How we met: Amy Mills and Travis Pons
Tag: How We Met
How we met: Sarah Frakes and Daniel Chavez
The odds of Sarah Frakes ’10 meeting Daniel Chavez ’07 were not great.
How we met: Kim Crouse and Joe Scrima
When WZND student director Kim Crouse selected Joe Scrima as part of the promotions team based on his qualifications, she had no idea he would also be all she was looking for in her future husband.
How we met: Katherine Priore and Dan Hogan
When Katherine Priore ’07 and Dan Hogan ’08 met through mutual friends—Brenda Houy ’07 and Kevin Shoemaker—they had no idea their friendship would become a lifelong love affair.
How we met: Harlan Bliss and Mozell Williams
In 1943, Illinois State welcomed the U.S. Navy V-12 program to campus. University High School graduate Harlan Bliss decided to enlist and as a result, met the love of his life.
How we met: Jim Hoss and Karen Iggins
Jim Hoss ’80 and Karen Iggins ’79 met in 1977. Having mutual friends, they spent much of their time together. One activity they both enjoyed? Foosball.
How we met: Brad Melzer and Lauren Leggett
They both love reflecting on their time at ISU, realizing that if they had not each chosen to attend the University, their childhood bond would not have been rekindled.
How we met: Rose Gassner and Joe Grimm
Rose Gassner and Joe Grimm, both 2011 alums, were freshmen when they met at Milner Library, unaware that their study session was a set-up by mutual friends.
How we met: Jim Pellum and Christine Gekas
The long walk back from central campus to the residence halls was the start of a fast friendship for alums Jim Pellum and Christine Gekas.
How we met: Tom Smith and Marlys Hinz
Tom Smith ’80 and Marlys Hinz ’80 met the spring of their freshman year in 1977. Tom’s roommate dated Marlys’ roommate, so the two were occasionally in the same social scene. The first real sparks began to fly during Rites of Spring in 1977. The day was filled with music, walking around, and getting to
