1996
A true military brat can say they were born here—this Maryland Air Force base shares its name with a famous general.
Andrew's Airforce Base
Always knowing she wanted to be a graphic designer focused on creating beautiful things, Alicia fulfilled her graduation science requirements—but cleverly opted out of taking this famously challenging and very common science class.
Chemistry
To Alicia, no celebrity or historical figure could ever compete with this Navy legend—a man known for his deep faith, unwavering love for family, friends, and country, and a laugh so unforgettable it could light up any room.
Gaggy
Reliable, adventurous, and ready for any road trip, this was the first car Alicia ever drove—a trusty ride that could handle everything from city streets to weekend getaways.
Subaru Outback
As a toddler, Alicia had so much bounce and energy that Mom and Dad gave her this Disney, Hundred Acre woods–inspired nickname after watching her jump and jump and jump in her crib.
Tigger
As a historic snowstorm buried Pennsylvania and Maryland and brought travel to a standstill, Alicia made her grand entrance—what was the average snowfall, in inches, that blanketed the region?
30inches
For how many years did Alicia flipped, tumbled, and leaped her way through this demanding sport—an impressive feat that many may not know about her early dedication and athleticism.
11 years of gymnastics
This beloved indulgence needs no clues, no explanations, and no hints—just one bite is enough to understand why it reigns supreme as Alicia’s all-time favorite food.
Dark Chocolate
A slow dance, a clueless partner, and one sticky surprise—Alicia’s hair became the unwilling home for this culprit.
Gum
Back when Richard and Alicia were dating, Richard showed his affection by calling Alicia this sweet, nutty term of endearment.
Peanut.
In 1996, kids everywhere were collecting these colorful, pellet-filled plush toys—later becoming a beloved favorite of Alicia’s.
Beanie Babies
This concept was the focus of Alicia’s senior art show—blending research, creativity, and artistic theory to explore how the mind perceives and interprets the world
Color blindness
Alicia's family would spend time every summer at the family cabin in Canada. There, she loved consuming copious amounts of potato chips in this niche flavor not typically found in the States
Ketchup chips
Alicia and Richard studied abroad in Rome, Italy during college. Their neighborhood was nearby this notable place, which is technically the world's smallest fully independent nation state.
Vatican City
On the lacrosse field, Alicia racked up multiple hat tricks, but she earned this speedy nickname for her unmatched ability to fly down the field and clear the ball with ease.
Wheels
Debuting in 1996, this hit TV show taught us all to say “How you doin’?”—a title that perfectly reflects Alicia’s social-butterfly charm.
Friends
This fashion-forward high schooler decided that dusty paperbacks and old novels were no match for her growing passion. After emptying every last book from her bedroom bookcase, Alicia proudly filled the shelves with this stylish, step-by-step collection instead.
Shoes
Reflecting Alicia’s competitive spirit, this Hershey Park wooden roller coaster—her favorite—features two coaster trains racing side by side to the finish line.
Lightning Racer
Showing early sales, marketing, and design instincts, Alicia and Erika created a childhood fashion label called “Age of Apparel,” which featured this prehistoric creature as its logo
Dinosaur
Alicia excelled in it all—gymnastics mats, horseback riding, soccer fields, tennis courts, lacrosse games, and even marathon finish lines—but despite all those athletic feats, what was her high school superlative she ultimately took home.
Best Dressed
Launched in 1996, this popular email service was later acquired by Microsoft and rebranded—its original name reflecting her inside and out.
HOTmail
Known for loving every style of dance, Alicia still relies on this iconic move when the stakes are high and it’s time to steal the show.
Stanky leg
This romantic film captured Alicia’s heart by telling the sweeping story of a rugged cowboy and a passionate artist whose love endures trials, time, and fate, proving that some love stories are built to last.
The Longest Ride
From the bustling streets of North America to the historic towns of Europe, the sunny beaches of the Caribbean, and the wilds of Africa, Alicia has visited countries including the USA, Italy, Uganda, and Greece. How many countries has she traveled to in total?
(14) USA, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Rep, Spain, Italy, Austria, France, Norway, Denmark, Uganda, Sera Leone, Greece
Short for “Professor,” this nickname followed Alicia from educating young minds at her alma mater to her other job, where one client in particular loved to use it whenever referencing her academic side.
Prof Leesh