The Girls

Katie Determan

Katie and Becky were fast friends when Katie moved to the neighborhood in 1991.  The enjoyed riding their bikes together and playing around with the neighborhood kids.  As they grew up, Katie and Becky continued to share a lot of interests including playing countless hours of tennis and doing late night runs after getting off of work at the deli.    They don't get to see each other nearly enough, but Katie is still an important part of Becky's life and will always be a dear friend.  Whenever they have time to spend together, they enjoy catching up and talking about anything and everything.

Kelli Wilder

Kelli and Becky first met at Camp Shalom in Maquoketa, IA.  They were the two girls who didn't wear make-up or do their hair every morning so they bonded really fast.  A favorite memory is re-enacting the First Supper and using live grasshoppers as the communion bread.  We were the only two girls who took part in that one!  While they lost contact after their camp years, it was fate when they both ended up at UNI and in the same dorm Freshmen year.  They rediscovered their friendship and have become quite the pair.

Kala McCauley

Kala was Becky's first friend that she met up at UNI.  They learned they had a shared love for shoes, purses, and shopping!  Kala and Becky shared in quite a few adventures throughout their college career with plenty of photos to document it.  Becky has become close Kala's family as well and enjoys spending time with the McCauley clan when she can.  Becky looks forward to visiting Kala in Kansas City and having many more shopping adventures!

Bekah Baker

Bek has been a great friend and support for Bec for many years.  They met when Bec joined the Clinton Church of Christ youth group in 2000.  The two have enjoyed watching countless seasons of The Bachelor with their pastor and his wife as well as having lots of movie parties with them.  Bec and Bek also enjoyed taking mini-roadtrips together and getting lost along the way.  When together, these two act like an old married couple and entertain all who are around them.  Bec was part of Bek's wedding in 2006 and is excited to switch the roles around for her own wedding!

Katrina Rogers

Katrina and Becky met while playing intramural football during Becky's freshman year. They enjoy watching TV marathons of their favorite shows together. Becky and Katrina are also notorious for playing pranks on each other and amusing their friends with the results. Katrina is currently in her final semester of law school at KCMU. She will be Becky's personal attendant for the wedding.


The Guys

Jesse Welch

Jesse and Seth became friends in middle school. Jesse would tend to be the loud and exuberant one of the group, known for his wild antics and famous cricket noise. Jesse and Seth participated in many musical activities together from show choir to worship leading. Jesse enjoys playing guitar, fishing, and fixing computers. He is currently a construction worker and a volunteer firefighter in Arnold's Park.

Phil Lavin

Phil was a year below Seth in school, yet Seth decided to befriend him anyway. Phil repaid him years later by forcing Seth to fly off his bike while jumping over a large dirt mound, resulting in a broken arm for Seth. (Thanks) Phil graduated from Briar Cliff with a business degree. Phil spent some time working in Seattle for Microsoft, but then after missing Seth so much decided to move back to Iowa. Phil has recently started his own busienss, Lavin Enterprises Inc. in Sioux City.

Brian Dean

Brian (Deano) and Seth have been friends since 4th grade. They have done everything nerdy together from playing Magic the Gathering to writing computer programs. Deano is a man of the lake and enjoys boating and fishing. Brian is finishing up his last year at the University of Iowa and will graduate with a computer science degree.

Wade Summers

Wade was Seth's first friend at Okoboji when their parents introduced them at Okoboji Luthern Bible Camp (and then made them wash dishes). Wade and Seth were both very talented debaters throughout high school. After high school, Wade and Seth both attended UNI where they were roommates their sophomore year. Wade graduated with a degree in economics. Seth was a groomsman in Wade and Karen's wedding in 2007. Wade currently works for Iowa State Bank in Iowa City.