Exchanging Vows

Darcy (Bagley) Rine ’02 married Larry Rine on August 6, 2022, in Taftsville, VT.

Kelly (Rice) Willis ’11 and Jamie Willis ’11 were married June 9, 2023 in Plymouth. Jamie earned a degree in musical theater and Kelly’s degree was in communications.

Landscape photograph of Darcy (Bagley) Rine ’02 and Larry Rine in wedding attire posing together smiling in the middle as Darcy is holding a small flower bouquet and their daughters Lily and Charlie Durfee hold small flower bouquets as well standing on opposite side ends of them

Darcy ’02 and Larry Rine with Darcy’s daughters Lily and Charlie Durfee

Landscape photograph of Kelly (Rice) Willis ’11 and Jamie Willis ’11 in wedding attire as they pose holding each other smiling inside a dark theater auditorium area setting with Kelly holding a small flower bouquet

Kelly (Rice) Willis ’11 and Jamie Willis ’11 were married June 9, 2023.

Chris Rydjeski ’13 and Amberlee Barbagallo ’12 were married on September 17, 2022, in Lebanon, NH. They met at Plymouth State University in 2012 as friends and began dating in 2014! They spent a lot of time in Rounds Hall and think back fondly to their time at Plymouth where they first met!

Ryan Patten ’14, ’18G married Kate Steinberg on September 29, 2023.

Amy Hackett ’17 married Colman Lydon ’17 on October 29, 2023, at Owl’s Nest Resort.

Isabelle Elsasser ’19 majored in English and was part of Delta Zeta, and Zack Kelley ’19 majored in business administration and on the Football Team. They are excited to share news of their recent marriage. After meeting their freshman year at Plymouth State, the two have always loved the community that was built there with their friends. The couple chose to pursue their education after completing their BA programs at Plymouth and remained in the area following the pandemic. Plymouth will always hold a special place in their hearts, and they can’t wait to see what the years bring for the community and for themselves.

At their wedding there were many Plymouth State guests, including five alumni who were the MASCAC Champions in 2017: Mitch Banuskevich ’19, Logan Edstrom ’19, Zack Kelley ’19, Grant McGregor ’19, and Teagan Tirabassi ’19.

Portrait photograph of Chris Rydjeski ’13 and Amberlee Barbagallo ’12 posing outside standing in wedding attire next to each other smiling in a forest grassy area

Chris ’13 and Amberlee (Barbagallo) Rydjeski ’12, celebrated their marriage on September 17, 2022, in Lebanon, NH.

Landscape interior photograph of Ryan Patten '14, '18G and Kate Steinberg's wedding party inside a big white canopy tent area; Individuals featured in the image are [Back row, left to right: Russell Mancini ’15, Hannah Andritsakis ’16, Kayla Gaudette ’14, Forest Steinberg ’14, ’16G, Kimberly Goldberg ’06, Professor Patrick May. Second row, left to right: Tessa Mancini ’14, Danielle Blondin (former assistant director of admissions), Danielle Mishkit (former assistant director of admissions), Ayla Steere ’17, ’19G, Patti May (director of academic support services), Sandy McGarr (associate director of admissions) Center: Kate Patten (bride) and Ryan Patten ’14, ’18G] as the people in the very front row center are holding a Plymouth State University logo flag with school mascot logo above the name

Back row, left to right: Russell Mancini ’15, Hannah Andritsakis ’16, Kayla Gaudette ’14, Forest Steinberg ’14, ’16G, Kimberly Goldberg ’06, Professor Patrick May. Second row, left to right: Tessa Mancini ’14, Danielle Blondin (former assistant director of admissions), Danielle Mishkit (former assistant director of admissions), Ayla Steere ’17, ’19G, Patti May (director of academic support services), Sandy McGarr (associate director of admissions) Center: Kate Patten (bride) and Ryan Patten ’14, ’18G.

Portrait photograph of Isabelle Elsasser ’19 and Zack Kelley ’19 posing outside standing in wedding attire next to each other smiling in a forest grassy area

Isabelle Elsasser ’19 and Zack Kelley ’19 were married May 12, 2023.

Landscape photograph of Callie (Bechtol) Batkins ’21 and Colby Batkins ’21 walking in their wedding attire as they pose looking at each other smiling outside on the sand near the ocean on their wedding day (August 26, 2022) at Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach on a clear bright sunny day

Callie (Bechtol) Batkins ’21 and Colby Batkins ’21 on their wedding day; August 26, 2022, at Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach.

Landscape photograph of Amy Hackett ’17 and Colman Lydon ’17 in their wedding attire posing together smiling in the middle on October 29, 2023 inside on the wooden dance floor at Owl’s Nest Resort; Briana Lumbert ’17 was the officiant. Other PSU alumni present were: Taylor (O’neil) Keith ’16, Ryan Gardent ’17, Casey Henry ’17, Kate McCann ’17, Jeremy D’Amour ’17, Meredith Nicosia ’17, Paige Young ’17, Tucker Moss ’17, and Kaitlyn Warren ’15.

Amy Hackett ’17 married Colman Lydon ’17 on October 29, 2023, at Owl’s Nest Resort. Briana Lumbert ’17 was the officiant. Other PSU alumni present were: Taylor (O’neil) Keith ’16, Ryan Gardent ’17, Casey Henry ’17, Kate McCann ’17, Jeremy D’Amour ’17, Meredith Nicosia ’17, Paige Young ’17, Tucker Moss ’17, and Kaitlyn Warren ’15.