On Friday, June 20th 2025, the summer solstice, Mark Bryson (Class of 2009) married Sarah Bryson (formerly Collier) in a private ceremony at the Grant Pavilion at The Meadows at Millennium Park. Years after crossing paths as volunteers with the North Country Trail Association, a relationship blossomed in early 2023 that eventually led to an engagement in March of 2024. Mark was supported by fellow Laker graduates Eric Strickler (Groomsman) and David Faling (Best Man). The couples resides in Comstock Park with their energetic dog, Barley.