2009 Most Eligible Singles | Annapolis
Photos by Tony Lewis Jr.
They’re back! Sass, class, style, and sophistication help to make this year’s select singles an attractive bunch. What’s Up? Annapolis solicited just over 100 nominations of locals, untied at the hips. After our committee scrutinized the many questionnaires, and conducted interviews, we arrived at our fine bunch of beauts. 2009’s Most Eligible Singles are outgoing, charming, and ready for you to meet; to learn more about an individual email
araymond@whatsupmag.com. We’ll forward your message to the single you’d like to meet. And be sure to connect with other local singles via the What’s Up? Singles Club.
Meghan's childhood crushes include Patrick Swayze, Kirk Cameron, and the New Kids on the Block.
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Meghan Lighthizer
- Years young: 30
- Gig: Leasing Consultant
- Home is: Annapolis
- Part of my charm: I find ways to quote The Golden Girls in normal conversation.
- Favorite local activities: Going to Quiet Waters Park, hanging out on the deck at Pusser’s.
- Weekend whereabouts: Volunteering for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
- Favorite music: I love listening to live music, especially the Saw Doctors, Dave Matthews Band, and Sting. I love going to local venues to listen to music.
- Looking for: A witty and ambitious guy.
Ryan considers his father to be his biggest influence
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Ryan Vitielliss
- Years young: 28
- Gig: WCS Direct Annapolis Production Manager
- Home is: Annapolis
- On the bucket list: Trip to Australia.
- Favorite local activities: Going to Downtown Annapolis, boating, eating crabs outdoors.
- Favorite rainy day activity: Sleeping in.
- Weekend whereabouts: Mike’s Crab House for karaoke on Friday nights, Redskins games on Sundays, or on the golf course.
- Soft spot for: Country girls.
Lori's heritage pools from five different Pacific/Island nationalities.
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Lori Alfafara
- Years young: 47
- Gig: Self-employed
- Home is: Odenton
- Part of my charm: My smile and eye. Men have said that they get mesmerized just talking with me.
- On the bucket list: Traveling to Capri and Sorrento, Italy with someone special.
- Favorite local activities: I enjoy a round of golf, boating and fishing, racing in the Wednesday night sailing races, meeting for happy hours with friends, catching a good band to dance to, and wine festivals.
- Soft spot for: Dogs. I have a three-year-old Yorkie Terrier named “Calee.”
- Looking for: A man who can make me smile and laugh, who I am attracted to as much as he is to me, enjoys playing golf, tennis, likes to travel, and who can be my best friend and soul mate.
Ian likes to break out the Slip N' Slide during rainy days.
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Ian Kelly
- Years young: 33
- Gig: Commercial Real Estate
- Home is: Crownsville
- Part of my charm: My positive energy. I’m an eternal optimist.
- On the bucket list: Go to Ireland to visit family I’ve yet to see. Play world-famous golf courses.
- Favorite local activities: Boating on the Severn River and golfing.
- How I give back: I participate in running and golf charity events; the Polar Bear Plunge; and harvesting oysters with the Marylanders Grow Oysters program.
- Looking for: A woman who is fun, athletic, and has an outgoing personality.
Ryan Parker
- Years young: 26
- Gig: Engineering project management
- Home is: Annapolis
- Part of my charm: My amiable, easy going, and loyal personality is the part of my charm that has allowed me to develop great friendships throughout my life.
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On the bucket list: Transpac Sailing Race, visiting every continent, and skydiving.
- Best local date spot: Wild Orchid. Nice local spot off the beaten path.
- Favorite local activities: Sailing, wakeboarding, kite boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, or fishing. I am a water rat at heart.
- Looking for: A witty girl that enjoys getting outside.
Phuong Nguyen
- Years young: 28
- Gig: Pharmaceutical sales.
- Home is: Annapolis
- Part of my charm: My humor and laugh.
- You’d never guess: I can make wedding cakes and killer desserts.
- Favorite local activities: Running in historic Annapolis, boating, Tsunami for cocktails, enjoying Pusser’s in the summer.
- Weekend whereabouts: I love to travel, so when I’m not traveling on weekends, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in Annapolis, D.C., or Arlington, Va.
- Looking for: Someone with honesty, integrity, a great sense of humor, who loves life and enjoys living it to the
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fullest.
Athea Arnett
- Years young: 30
- Gig: Office Support Assistant II/Criminal Investigation
- Home is: Severn
- Part of my charm: I like to make people laugh.
- Ideal dinner date: Something exciting, fun, but also romantic.
- Best day this past summer: Going to Hershey Park. I love roller coasters.
- Three favorite movies: The Notebook, Dirty Dancing, and The Princess Bride.
- Looking for: A special person who understands me.
Hugh Pollock
- Years young: 50
- Gig: Yacht Broker
- Home is: Crofton
- Part of my charm: Sense of humor and the ability to laugh at myself.
- Biggest influence: The Lone Ranger.
- On the bucket list: Travel to Australia. See the entire U.S. by motorcycle.
- Favorite local activities: Boating, hiking, motorcycle riding.
- Weekend Whereabouts: At work or eating crabs.
- Looking for: Lifelong friend and companion.
Robert volunteers at SeaTow, a boater assistance program in Annapolis.
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Robert Penrod
- Years young: 61
- Gig: Strategic Account Manager
- Home is: Annapolis
- Part of my charm: Intelligent, successful, water oriented.
- Favorite rainy day activity: Walk in the rain with a friend.
- Guilty pleasure: Rita’s Italian Ice
- Best Local Dating Scene: On the deck at Carrol’s Creek.
- Weekend Whereabouts: On the water, sailboat racing or with SeaTow.
- Looking for: That special lady to share this great world with.
Judith Vandyke
- Years young: 54
- Gig: Preschool/Pre-K teacher
- Home is: Edgewater Part of my charm: I’m often called Snow White because
children and animals take to me—I guess I’m very loving.
- On the
bucket list: Travel to wonderful places—Italy, Greece, and Ireland—
with a wonderful man, and become involved, personally, with politics,
perhaps in Congress or the Senate.
- Favorite local activities:
Waterfront hangouts, local bands, and being in the company of
friends and family.
- Weekend whereabouts: I like waking up on
Saturday morning and making a decision after looking at the
weather.
- Looking for: A gentleman who laughs from his soul; a
genuine, affectionate man who “loves being loved” as much as I
love loving.
Katharine hails from Kansas City, MO.
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Katherine Kranz
- Years young: 29
- Gig: E-2C Hawkeye Naval Flight Officer
- Home is: Annapolis
- Part of my charm: The ability to make anyone laugh.
- On the bucket list: Sing the National Anthem at Fenway Park, ski the Alps, open a bed and breakfast on the New England seashore.
- Favorite local activities: The Kennedy Center, Navy football, and East Coast ski spots.
- Weekend whereabouts: Watching football at the Federal House, running races, singing karaoke at Ebb Tide with my girls.
- Looking for: A best friend to hang out with for the rest of my life.
Kevin plays the piano and has been known to sing.
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Kevin Kavanagh
- Years young: 49
- Gig: Chief Financial Officer, CAG USA, Inc.
- Home is: Severna Park
- Part of my charm: Quick wit and a good sense of humor.
- I’m so over: Reality TV. Get out and make your own reality.
- Guilty pleasure: Lighting up a Romeo y Julieta cigar on my back deck and savoring a nice cabernet or cognac.
Favorite local activities: I love the water and love boating. Whether it is a restaurant or bar on the water, or perhaps just a hidden cove; drop the anchor and enjoy life.
- Looking for: Someone who shares my passion for the water, is intelligent, and can relax and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
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Phuong Nguyen
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Lori Alfafara
Athea Arnett
Ryan Vitielliss
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Judith Vandyke
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Kevin Kavanagh
Ian Kelly
Ryan Parker
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