Mystery Classmate 019

Congratulations to Maria Wojtaszek Romanelli, Carrie Schadle, Coleman Brennan, Brandon "Brandon B" Holmes, Joe Caprara, Scott Silverman, Mary Bender Knight, Jack Horner, Barbara Bender Pietro, Milty Koutavas, and Kristin Burgard, all of whom correctly identified Adam Karsten ('86) as Mystery Classmate 019 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

In case you were wondering, Adam is an established actor and performer, whose lengthy resume includes a production of Miss Saigon in Germany; a national tour with the Washington, DC-based Capitol Steps; Jesus Christ Superstar at the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, IL (as Jesus); and most recently, a role in a Manhattan presentation of Owl Creek, a new musical based on a Civil War-era Ambrose Bierce short story.

Thanks to those of you who shared your memories of Adam.

Kristin Burgard wrote, "I recognize the shifty eyes. This was the same look he had on his face when he threw an M&M down my shirt in German Class."

Brandon "Brandon B" Holmes wrote, "Fantastic singer and actor, big time Triumph/Rik Emmet fan, a very cool guy and someone who can bring the party back to life if it loses steam."

Paula (Recchio) Joseph guessed Mike Horowitz, whom she remembered from sixth grade, and then later changed her guess to Adam Karsten. Rich Reschoff also guessed Mike Horowitz, and then changed his guess to Adam but confessed to getting a hint from Coleman Brennan.

Steve Landay wrote, "Man I suck at this. It is becoming frighteningly clear that I not only failed to pay attention in class, but also to my classmates." Steve added, "It ain't Bill Blake."

Ann Broadberry was too busy to guess, but somehow found time to submit the following letter to last week's Post-Gazette Sports Mailbag:

Kordell Stewart was never given a fair shake in Pittsburgh. He might have been inconsistent at times, but show me one quarterback who hasn't been in his career. There was so much doubt and negativity placed on him, it's amazing he performed as well as he did.

ANN BROADBERRY

Charlotte, N.C.