Magnets: Choir, Creative Writing, Theatre, Visual Arts

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I was delighted to catch up with my former classmate Tiffany (Buttner) Whitten recently. Shipping clerk by day and baker extraordinaire by night, Tiffany somehow finds time to work the door at a local music venue and write a foodie blog.

Talk about multitasking. On any given day, you could encounter Tiffany at her full-time job as a shipping clerk at Hauer Music in Downtown Dayton. You could run into her as she takes your cover charge for a show at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District. You could order one of her gourmet cakes or other confectionary delights. Or, you could follow a baking tutorial posted on her blog. I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted just thinking about Tiffany’s typical day!

Tiffany and her husband, Brian, have lived in their Downtown Dayton loft with their Chihuahua and cat for about four years. Since graduating from Stivers, Tiffany has lived in Kentucky and Austin, Texas. Her arts background continues to influence her life on a daily basis: her full-time job is at a local music store, her part-time job is at a popular music venue, she uses her visual arts talent to make beautiful cakes that rival Food Network, and she employs her creative writing flair on her blog.

When asked how Stivers influenced her future, Tiffany said, “Stivers gave me a lot of hands on experience and knowledge I still use today. I've thankfully been able to peruse my art in the form of cake. I thank mostly ceramics class for that. It's interesting how similar sugar and clay can be!”

Tiffany’s blog showcases all her delectable delicacies and is a great way to get to know this gifted alum. Check it out at Gemcitytiffany.wordpress.com.





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