SPRIN G 2011 1 The Chronicle THE TROY LEGACY DearAlumni and Friends, My first months as president have been filled with long but exciting days. I have spent time getting to know students, employees, alumni and friends of the Univer- sity – many have shared stories about their experiences at Wheeling Jesuit that have provided me with valuable insights into our shared history. These stories have SOCIETY served to reinforce what I had already believed – Wheeling Jesuit University is truly a special place.

As I listen to alumni and friends, many have asked “What can I do to help?” The an- Your opportunity to Create a Legacy swer is simple – become engaged. Being engaged is more than making a gift. I’ve been asking alumni to get involved by visiting campus, to meet with the University’s senior leadership team, to introduce us to high school counselors or students, to organize regional alumni activities, or Wheeling Jesuit’s Troy Legacy Society, through its planned giving initiative – “Celebrating the Past … Securing the Future,” to mentor one of our current students. We need your help. – has welcomed 12 new members since 2008. This endowment project is focusing the University’s earliest graduates by encouraging them to include WJU as part of their estate planning. Through the efforts of class representatives, members of You already know that Wheeling Jesuit has several outstanding academic programs. Let me share Wheeling Jesuit’s earliest classes are responding. with you three more impressive examples of the quality of the intellectual experience at WJU:

Becoming a member of the Troy Legacy Society is as simple as making a provision in your will, gift annuity, retirement fund, • Our students have a placement rate greater than 95% in law schools, medical schools life insurance policy, trust or other planned gifs that will eventually result in a donation to the University’s endowment, while and physical therapy programs. 2 presenting tax advantages to you today. 3 • WJU undergraduate students are twice as likely as their peers at other similar universities across the country to engage in research with faculty.

As of December 31, Wheeling Jesuit has more than 80 members of the Troy Legacy Society. • WJU’s Challenger Learning Center remains a leader in the development of education programs – while offering on-site and distance learning missions to a record number of students around the world. Arlene L. Ackermann Daniel ‘61 and Linda Haller Paul Orr The University has launched a strategic planning process and we are engaging all members of our Anonymous Louis ‘69 and Janet Hart Nelly Pangilinan WJU community in this process – including employees, the Jesuits, alumni, students, parents and Anonymous ‘59 & Spouse H. Anne Hatfield ‘88 Suzanne Polen ‘59 the members of the local Wheeling community. It is important that all stakeholders have a role in John ‘64 and Barbara Aluise John Hattman ‘62 John Rakosky ‘66 charting our course for the future. L. Gayle Barney ‘75 Carrie Keller ‘99 John and Mary Jean ‘63 Ramirez Raymond Benack II ‘82 Mickey Kelley ‘66 Marion Riser I want to thank you for the many ways you have shown your support for WJU in the past. Your Janet Boyle Kelly Klubert ‘85 Thomas and Catherine Robrecht financial support is very much appreciated. Our objective is to reach 100 percent alumni giving par- Samuel ‘60 and Joyce Bracken Frederick and Julie ‘89 Lambert Alfred and Jean ‘66 Sansobrino ticipation from each class and become the number one Jesuit university in the country in alumni Margaret Brennan ‘67 Joseph ‘66 and Barbara Limacher George and Rita Scheper participation. Please help. David ‘86 and Lillian ‘66 Cale James ‘62 and Carole Lyons Paul ‘75 and Mary Lee Scheper As we set forth on our journey, I ask for your continued support and prayers. I also want to hear your Timothy Cogan ‘69 Nora Maloy ‘70 Schmit Family Revocable Living Trust story. So please share with me why you are involved, why you believe so deeply in our University and William ‘59 and Bonniegail Coleman John and Lucine Marous Kathleen Snider ‘63 how your WJU education has helped shape your life. Please email your stories to me at president@ Michael ‘71 and Jean ‘71 Domico Robert ‘60 and Sharon Maybury Joseph ‘71 and Millicent Solomon wju.edu. Andrew Fenton ‘04 James ‘65 and Evelyn McKee Sydney and Sandra ‘60 Sonneborn Robert Fisher Marc McKonic ‘60 William Tobin ‘64 Luceat Lux Vestra www.wju.edu Leo ‘61 and Marianne Flanagan John Mitchell ‘62 Raymond Tomassene

George ‘60 and Carol ‘60 Foley Charlie and Mary ‘66 Moore James Wells ‘62 Chroni c le The Michael Gilligan ‘65 Aimée Noonan ‘63 William and Carol ‘63 Yarnall David ‘64 and Mary Ellen Haddad Theodore Ofat ‘86 John ‘61 and Marlene Yasinsky Richard A. Beyer President, Wheeling Jesuit University

Joe Buch, Director of Planned Giving, is available to all alumni who have questions or who seek advice on giving options. For more information or to discuss your gift options, please contact him at 304-243-8144 or [email protected]. SPRING 2011 SPRING 2011 Contents PRESIDENT’S Q&A 5 Q&A CAMPUS HIRES 8-9 President Richard Beyer & wife UNDERGRADUATE NEWS 11 Cindy answer your questions

JESUIT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE 14 What attracted you to Higher Education and Wheeling Jesuit? Sports News 22 I’ve been affiliated with higher educa- when our paths crossed and as I be- as the overall sense of the University, tion for more than 16 years. For the past came more knowledgeable about WJU, from its Jesuit/Catholic mission, its un- 10 years my professional compass has it became clear this was the right jour- dergraduate and graduate programs been pointing me toward higher educa- ney and destination to pursue. and the beautiful campus. These attri- ALUMNI NEWS 27 tion and over the past couple of years I butes really made me realize that this have been making plans to retire from I was introduced to Wheeling Jesuit in was a great place. I feel and see all the the technology field and transition into June of 2010 during the presidential good this University has to offer to stu- 4 higher education. search process. As I started to research dents and what it can become. As good 5 HOMECOMING 34 the institution, I became very impressed as this University is, it has even greater The internal professional compass I with Wheeling Jesuit during my research potential for success. refer to doesn’t tell us the specific road and was very impressed with the strong to travel, but what direction to head. So academic and research culture as well In the next six months, what are your top priorities? Contributors Increasing enrollment is the number one to shore up the 2011 class. From April 4 our course for the future. I expect the plan EDITOR priority. The reason for this priority is to through Sept. 30 we will be collaborating to be approved by the Board of Directors Kelly Klubert ‘85 have our education operations become with all our campus community, includ- in December. The strategic plan would be self-funding. We have the capacity to ing alumni, on a five-year strategic plan. implemented for 2012 to 2017. DESIGN service more students and we will work This planning process will help us chart Asayo Creative Inc.

CONTRIBUTORS What are some of the financial issues facing the University Joe Buch Brady Butler ‘02 and what is your plan for long-term stability and growth? Brian Dennison ‘08 Rev. James Fleming, S.J. Our core educational revenues are less funding depreciation and debt service. portant needs at the University. This fund Becky Forney than our expenses, so we’re running a As the delivery of education becomes self- would help to build or renovate residence deficit. We expect over the next couple funding, it will allow Wheeling Jesuit to use halls and other facilities. We also will need www.wju.edu Jim Holt Janet Nolan of years to reach self-funding of our its external funds for strategic purposes. to work with corporations and foundations Janis Worklan education operations which includes We need to build a strategic fund for im- for long-term growth of our endowment. Chroni c le The Maureen Zambito ‘96 ...keep the mission, vision and identity of the institution front and center.” SPRING 2011 “ SPRING 2011 CampusN ews Q&A Braddock Gift of $310,985 Reflects a Vision of Philanthropy Wheeling resident Dorothy Richards Wheeling Country Club and a past Could you share some memories about your Catholic Weiler Braddock died Jan. 25, 2010 and president of the West Virginia Medical left behind a legacy of caring. Her final Association Women’s Auxiliary. Both upbringing and worshipping on campus? wishes carried out the careful planning served as board of directors for the done for many years by her husband, Dr. Welty Home for the Aged, Inc. I grew up in Detroit as part of a large me. I attended Epiphany Grade School community and support for me. The John Braddock. Their generosity includ- Polish, Catholic family. I remember our in Detroit also and still have memories workdays are long and I enjoy going to ed a gift of $310,985 to Wheeling Jesuit “The Braddocks were generous to family going to St. Hedwig’s Church. My of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Fr. Steltenkamp’s Wednesday evening University. the Wheeling community and very mother was in the choir and quite often I Mary who taught us there. Mass. I get a little break from all of the generous to Wheeling Jesuit,” Holt would go to choir practice with her in the work and the Wednesday evening Mass “We are very grateful to Dorothy and said. “Their faith was truly a faith in evenings. Her involvement in the choir Attending Mass at the Chapel of Mary allows me time for reflection, prayer and John Braddock and appreciate their gen- action and their legacy lives on in our and her love of music had an influence on and Joseph provides a real sense of discernment. erosity and planning,” said Vice Presi- student’s competence, conscience dent of Institutional Advancement Jim and compassionate commitment. As the first lay president in WJU history, what is your plan for Holt. “The Braddocks were distinguished We thank them.” community leaders and deeply appreci- keeping the Jesuit identity front and center? ated Catholic education and the work of Dorothy Braddock was prede- the Jesuits in Wheeling. We thank them ceased in death by her son Wheel- Serving 16 years on governing boards has front of my consciousness on a daily ba- O’Brien, Fr. Brian O’Donnell and the other and honor their memory.” ing orthopedic surgeon Robert helped me realize how important it is for a sis. While we work to reach new heights of members of the Jesuit community help me Weiler, M.D., who passed away in University to keep the mission, vision and success, we must foster our Jesuit, Catho- keep the mission and Jesuit identity in fo- Dorothy Braddock was born in Fair Ha- 2003. Surviving are her daughter, identity of the institution front and center. lic identity and not lose sight of our mis- cus and serve as a natural reinforcement. ven, Vt. She was a graduate of the Mas- Gail W. Lilly of Orchard Lake, Those years of training along with the fact sion. My close relationship with Jesuits like sachusetts General Hospital Nursing Mich.; a son, Howard Bruce 6 that I am the first lay president are at the Fr. Jim Fleming, my chief of staff, Fr. Jim School and married Wheeling physician Weiler of Pueblo, Colo.; 7 Howard G. Weiler, M.D. after graduation. eight grand children; After Dr. Weiler’s passing in 1972, she six great-grand chil- What can alumni do to help you and their alma mater? married her second husband John Brad- dren; a great-great- dock, D.D.S., in 1976 and he passed grandchild and a I believe a very good goal for our alumni them and what makes Wheeling Jesuit spe- connect with Larry Vallar, our new vice away in 1986. daughter-in-law, would be for Wheeling Jesuit to become cial. I want to know about those experiences president of Enrollment Management. Anita Weiler of the number one Jesuit school in alumni and why their time was so special and why ([email protected]) Dr. Braddock was a leader in the Diocese Wheeling. giving percentage. That means participa- they continue to support Wheeling Jesuit. of Wheeling-Charleston and is consid- tion. So, I am asking all alumni to make a Please make sure you get involved. Come ered a founding member of Our Lady of gift, no matter the size, because I want to Third, I need the alumni to introduce us to alumni events. Come to campus. Serve Peace parish and school, located in the strive for our alumni giving percentage to to high school principals, superintendents as a class agent or on Alumni Council. Let Mount Olivet neighborhood of Wheeling, be 100 percent. guidance counselors and potential stu- me know if you have questions by email- where the Braddocks resided. He also dents. This will help our recruitment efforts ing me at [email protected]. was a founding member of the Good Second, I would ask alumni to commu- and help spread the great news about Shepherd Nursing Home in 1970. nicate to us why WJU is so important to Wheeling Jesuit. I encourage alumni to

Though a dentist, Dr. Braddock spent In what ways will you and your wife Cindy become involved his life leading the operation of his fam- ily business, Wheeling Bronze Casting in the greater Wheeling community? Company. He was known as an astute financial planner and worked for the

www.wju.edu Both Cindy and I are already getting in- become more involved with the Wheeling want to be involved in the community, at- Diocese and Bishop Joseph H. Hodges volved in the community. Cindy is working Chamber of Commerce and the Regional tend events and show our support to our for many years. His generosity was well Chroni c le The with Fr. Fleming and the service office on Economic Development Partnership. We new, adopted city. known in the early years at Wheeling campus to see how she might best serve know that Wheeling Jesuit and the city of College. people in the local community. I hope to Wheeling are interdependent. Cindy and I

Dorothy Braddock was a member of the

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Wheeling Jesuit University has hired four top executives to lead divisions of the University. Campus Campus

Jim Holt assumed to the position of vice Larry Vallar began his duties as president of Institutional Advancement on vice president of Enrollment Man- Jan. 3. Holt brings senior executive mar- agement in January. keting skills to WJU, which will be most helpful in the University’s efforts to expand He comes to Wheeling Jesuit from its reach and communicate its aspirations his alma mater, Olivet College, to raise development funds. Most recently Mich., where he served as vice Holt had been performing strategic busi- president for Enrollment Manage- ness consulting with clients that include: ment. He had held that position since Goodyear, P&G, Notice, Binary Tree, Voc- 2006. At Olivet, he had oversight of ollect and DATATRAK. Prior to that, he was enrollment management, financial president of Wolcott Group in Akron, Ohio. aid, registrar’s office and athletics. New Faculty Join Wheeling During the past three years, Vallar’s From 2000 – 2005, Holt led Acero, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio and Palo team set consecutive records in en- Jesuit University Alto, Cal. software pioneer for research in biochemistry, genomics rollment at Olivet. and proteomics. He also was chief marketing officer and senior vice president with Computer Associates International, Islandia, Prior to his success at Olivet, Vallar was the regional director of N.Y. operations for Dollar General Corp., in Michigan. There, he was responsible for oversight of a budget of $189 million. Seven new faculty members joined Wheeling Jesuit University for the fall 2010 term. Holt earned his undergraduate degree in business administration, concentrating in accounting, with a minor in computer science from Additionally, he has significant entrepreneurial, sales and opera- Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa., in 1980. tions experience. His entrepreneurial leadership includes owning a Kelly Brewer, instructor in nursing, formerly taught at Westmore- both undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees from Waynes- family veterinarian hospital. He earned his undergraduate degree burg University and her MSN in nurse practitioner from Wheeling Also joining the senior leadership in business from Olivet College in 1984. land Community College and held non-academic positions at the 8 Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC and the Allegheny Jesuit University. 9 team is Stephen Stahl, Ph.D., County Jail. She holds an associate degree in nursing from West- who began his duties as chief Also joining the Institutional Ad- vancement team is attorney moreland Community College, a bachelor’s in nursing from Cali- Daniel O’Hare is an assistant professor of theology and religious academic officer Aug. 2. fornia University of Pennsylvania, and master of science in nursing studies. Prior to coming to WJU, O’Hare was a visiting assistant Joseph Buch, who has as- with a specialty of forensic nursing from Duquesne University. professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. He also Stahl was most recently special sumed the role of director of taught at Grace College and Theological Seminary. O’Hara holds assistant to the provost for Pro- planned giving and major gifts. Derek Elliott is a visiting instructor of philosophy. Elliott is a 2004 a master of theological studies and doctorate of philosophy from gram Development at St. Bo- Notre Dame. naventure University in New York, Most recently, Buch was with graduate of WJU, with a master’s in philosophy from Duquesne where he also held the position Bailey, Riley, Buch & Harman, University, where he is currently enrolled in a doctorate program. of dean of the School of Arts and where he practiced in estate He has taught at Bethany College and was an adjunct profes- Ann Smith is an assistant professor of nursing. Smith worked Sciences from 2003 – 2009. planning, will and trust creation, sor of philosophy at Wheeling Jesuit, and a teaching assistant at at Belmont Technical College and Belmont County Health Depart- probate, real estate, business Duquesne and the University of Pittsburgh. ment both in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and at Wheeling Hospital. Smith Prior to 2003, Stahl held the posi- planning and commercial litiga- is currently enrolled in the West Virginia University doctorate of tion of vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the college tion. Buch also was formerly a Kathleen Klein is an instructor in math. Klein earned her under- nursing program. She is a 2004 graduate from Wheeling Jesuit’s at Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Va. Before that he was dean vice president and trust division graduate at WJU in 1990, her master’s degree at California Uni- BSN program. of Natural and Social Sciences and Professional Studies at State manager with United Bank, Inc., versity, and is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Indiana University of New York, (SUNY), Fredonia, N.Y. and chair of the Wealth Management Group of University of Pennsylvania with her dissertation in progress on so- Cam Twarog is a clinical instructor of respiratory therapy. Twarog department of geology at Central Michigan University. Wheeling. cial capital. Klein has been an adjunct at Wheeling Jesuit for the was employed at Select Specialty Hospital, Knox Community Hos- past several years, and was formerly a public high school teacher pital and Coshocton County Memorial Hospital all in central Ohio. Stahl taught at all of the above institutions and published extensive Buch brings to the Office of Institutional Advancement a wealth of for 11 years. He is a 1998 graduate of WJU’s respiratory therapy program and scholarly work in the field of geology, both nationally and interna- experience with regard to the many tax-advantaged techniques for earned an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. tionally. He earned his bachelor’s of science degree from Wash- institutional support to benefit the donor and University alike. Jennifer McCracken is a clinical instructor in nursing. McCrack- www.wju.edu ington & Lee and both his master’s and doctorate in geological sci- en was a nursing instructor at Westmoreland County Community Also returning to the Wheeling Jesuit University campus, after a ences from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. Buch earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the Uni- College and held positions at Southwest Regional Medical Center, two-year absence is Lawrence Driscoll, associate professor of Chroni c le The versity of Notre Dame and his juris doctorate from West Virginia Waynesburg, Pa., West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown criminal justice. University College of Law. He is a member of both the West Vir- and Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. McCracken earned ginia and Florida state bars.

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NE U.S.News Ranks WJU Tops Biology Major NE in Best Colleges Publication Receives Award “A Jesuit education continues to be an The annual rating system changed in excellent value for our students, one that some ways this year. from National IDeA

Campus Campus is recognized annually by the U.S.News Campus listing,” said Dr. Stephen Stahl, chief aca- “We have made some changes in the Symposium for Research demic officer at WJU. “We’re pleased to ranking methodology. In the 2011 edition, share this news with our students, alumni, schools are designated National Universi- Rico attending,” said Dr. Shurina. donors and the community. We invite any- ties, National Liberal Arts Colleges (last Burkhart was one of only 11 stu- Burkhart’s research involves the one desiring to discover the difference in year it was Liberal Arts Colleges), Region- dents nationally who received scientific investigation of angio- Jesuit education to visit us soon.” al Universities (last year it was Universi- this award. genesis and cancer research. ties-Master’s), and Regional Colleges (last Burkhart traveled to the bien- The conference was held in June The rankings examine 572 universities, year it was Baccalaureate Colleges). The nial science meeting with WJU and offered scientific presenta- the same number of schools as last year, number of colleges in the two regional cat- Biology Professor Rob Shurina, tions and open discussions of hot within four geographic areas—North, egories did not change, and schools are WJU research technician Tara topics in the biological research South, Midwest and West. The institutions still ranked in four regions,” explained the Richard ‘09 and senior biology world. More than 100 institutions in this category provide a full range of un- U.S.News press information packet. Brittany Burkhart major Kaleigh Dami. participated with more than 450 dergraduate and master’s programs. earned a prestigious abstracts and posters presented Numerically, U.S.News now ranks the top $1,000 travel award Burkhart gave a public talk and by the 1,000 participants. The 2011 edition of U.S.News & World 75 percent of schools in each category, that took her to a explanation of her poster at the National IDeA Sym- meeting. The IDeA program consists of CO- Wheeling Jesuit University ranks the highest Report’s “Best Colleges” ranks WJU num- up from 50 percent. Over the past two de- ber 22 in the “Best Regional Universities” cades, the college rankings, which group posium for Biomedi- BRE and INBRE programs. These of any West Virginia institution of higher edu- “Her award was merit based and groundbreaking initiatives have led in the South, making it the highest ranked schools based on categories created by cal Research Excel- cation in regional universities in the South, lence in Bethesda, peer reviewed, so it’s very impres- to new organization of scientific university in West Virginia in this category, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advance- according to U.S.New & World Report’s 2011 Maryland. sive that Brittany was selected programs and training for produc- “Best Colleges” publication. a distinction WJU has held for 14 consecu- ment of Teaching, has become a popular from the 23 states and Puerto tive research careers. tive years. research tool for students and parents con- sidering higher education opportunities. 10 11 Four faculty Members Celebrate Eileen Carpino, WJU Librarian Emerita 30 Years of Teaching at WJU Passes Away Long-time librarian at Wheeling Jesuit Eileen Carpino passed Associate professor of nursing, Margaret “Margy” Bowman away Thursday, Aug. 19 at her residence. first began teaching at Wheeling Jesuit in the fall of 1980. Bow- man earned her bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, Carpino was beloved by many graduates, faculty and employees her master’s at the University of Maryland and her doctorate at of the University and remained active in WJU alumni and cam- Case Western Reserve University. pus community life. Most recently, she enjoyed the 2010 Alumni Weekend events. Mathematics professor, Theodore “Ted” Erickson, a resident of Wheeling for the past 30 years, earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of South Dakota and both his master’s and doc- Carpino was a founding member of the Wheeling College staff, torate degrees from the University of Massachusetts. joining the campus community in 1955. She served Wheeling Je- suit for 46 years before retiring in 2001, at which time the Univer- Professor of nursing, Helen Faso, earned a diploma from Ohio sity honored Carpino with the title Librarian Emerita. Valley General Hospital, a bachelor of nursing degree from West Virginia University and a master of nursing degree from the Medi- cal College of Georgia and a doctorate in nursing from the Uni- She received her undergraduate degree from Catherine Spauld- versity of Texas. ing University and her graduate degree from Catholic University. Carpino was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Wheel- ing Jesuit in 2004. www.wju.edu The start of the 2010 academic year marked a milestone for four mem- Professor of nursing, Rose Kutlenios began her teaching ca- bers of the WJU faculty—30 years of service to the University. reer at WJU in January 1980, teaching nursing. Kutlenios earned her bachelor’s from Duquesne and a doctorate and two master Chroni c le The Dr. Margaret Bowman, Dr. Theodore Erickson, Dr. Helen degrees in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. Her specialty Faso and Dr. Rose Kutlenios observed 30 years of teaching field is psychiatric-mental health nursing. at WJU on Aug. 16, when the opening gathering for faculty, staff and administrators was held. The professors were honored by the University at that time.

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NE Students Take their th NE Research on the Road Father Buckius Celebrates 90 Wheeling Jesuit University psychology perception and increase pain tolerance. cess. Implications include the combina- Birthday with Campus Party students took their research on the road, The study found participants were able tion of video games and a physiologically presenting projects at the 50th Anniver- to tolerate the pain significantly longer in arousing scent (specifically, peppermint)

Campus Campus sary Conference of the Society for Psy- the play condition and participants thought to further promote cognitive performance. Campus chophysiological Research last fall. they performed better in the play condition. Implications for such research include pro- Physiological Responses of Food “This is a milestone year and our students viding an adjunct to pharmaceuticals for experienced an important moment in re- pain management techniques. Neophobics and Food Neophilics search,” said psychology professor, Dr. to Food and Non-Food Stimuli – The Bryan Raudenbush. Joining Raudenbush Effects of Peppermint Scent Dis- present study assessed physiological re- at the conference in Oregon were: sopho- actions of food neophobics and neophilics traction on Cognitive Video Game more psychology major August Capiola to pictures of food and non-food stimuli. Performance: A Physiological Ex- No significant differences were found be- and senior psychology major Mark Sap- planation – The present study assessed tween the groups in relation to non-food pington; adjunct instructor of psychology the combination of video game play and stimuli. However, pulse, GSR (galvanic Kristin McCombs ‘05 and Jonathan peppermint scent administration on physi- skin response) and respirations were sig- nificantly increased in food neophobics Kolks ’10. ology, mood, performance, and task load. In terms of physiological data, control when presented pictures of food stimuli. Thus, further evidence is provided to sup- Research topics, presenters and a brief group participants had a significantly lower pulse change and diastolic blood pressure port a physiological component at least description of the research are: partially responsible for differences noted “I am not growing old, change; whereas, participants in the pep- permint scent condition experienced no between neophobics and neophilics in Effects of Video Game Play on Pain significant difference in pulse, suggesting sensitivity, psychophysical ratings, and just growing older.” Distraction – The current study exam- that the scent administration promoted willingness to try personality. ined whether the Nintendo Wii tennis video greater physiological arousal, thus keep- game can serve as a distraction from pain ing them more engaged in the testing pro- 12 13 Sponsored Programs Receives $135,000 Benedum Foundation Grant

Wheeling Jesuit University’s Sponsored Programs received a $135,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foun- dation to create the Innovation The WJU community celebrated the 90th birthday of Rev. Walter Buckius, S.J. with a surprise party in Whelan Hall on July 13. and Entrepreneurship Center to expand business and economic development in the Northern Rev. Jim O’Brien helped lure Fr. Buckius to the Schmidt Lounge tion, a big support for me. Through them I‘m able to find God in Panhandle. where he was greeted by members of the campus and serenad- the big and the small.” ed by those gathered. There was plenty of cake and ice cream for The Center will provide services all who gathered. A native of Lancaster, Pa., Fr. Buckius has been at Wheeling such as technical assistance, Jesuit since 1973 when he arrived on campus as an academic SBIR/STTR development assis- Fr. Buckius also marked 70 years in the Society of Jesus in advisor. He took care of students as they prepared for graduate tance, student business planning June. work, working closely with students who needed academic help. assistance, commercialization He was also the advisor for pre-law students. Eventually he went assistance and referrals. What’s his advice for growing old? into campus ministry, until he retired from active duty in 2004.

www.wju.edu “We are very pleased to have received this grant from the Ben- The Foundation makes grants in three program areas that span both states: education, economic development and civic engage- “I am not growing old, just growing older.” In 1973 “A voice called him to Almost Heaven West Virginia,” he edum Foundation, which continues to support growth and devel- Chroni c le The ment. In addition, the Foundation supports programs that are said. His many friends are glad he listened to the Appalachian opment in West Virginia. The funds awarded from the Founda- “If I can keep a sense of humor, it helps. To be able to laugh at Angel and moved to his current address among the West Virginia tion not only reinforce the entrepreneurial spirit of Wheeling Jesuit unique to each state; in West Virginia, they are health & human services and community development. oneself is part of being a nonagenarian,” he said Fr. Buckius also hills. University, but also reinforce the commitment that WJU has to the attributes much to living in a community of Jesuits. “It’s my inspira- Northern Panhandle area,” said Davitt McAteer, vice president of Sponsored Programs.

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The Jesuit Educational lumni often comment –sometimes in a worrisome sity of this new millennium, one aspect of the Jesuit educational way – that “Wheeling College isn’t like it was back in experience has not changed. Today, as in the past, WJU offers A the day.” They are correct … It’s not. If it were, we’d its students intellectually informed serious conversations still be playing in the old gym, fewer students would about important topics in a moral context. be engaged in research with faculty, and residence halls would not have AC. There are several different and equally worthy ways to describe By Rev. James Fleming, S.J. the Jesuit educational experience. The one I offer here is but one ExperienceUniversity Vice President & Chief of Staff Although there are several differences between the Wheeling of many that might be helpful to consider. Think of what this four- College some alums remember and the Wheeling Jesuit Univer- part description outlines as an educational experience.

1. Intellectually informed: “This is a university, my dears,” I heard a Jesuit remind his students last fall as I passed his class- room, “you’re supposed to be confused.” The 450–year tradition of Jesuit education flourishes on the old Steenrod farm in these rolling hills of Appalachia. Discussions – whether they take place in the classroom, in the B-Room or the barroom – are packed with established knowledge heard for the first time and aimed at uncovering new knowledge as the inquiry continues.

2. Serious conversations: We’ve all been involved in late-night discussions among friends on the way back from practice, af- ter rehearsal or while watching ESPN. Meaningless banter can unexpectedly grow into intense exchanges about topics as new knowledge and reflection on experience combine to reveal the possible consequences of holding this or that opinion. We polish our repartee. We test-out a new argument with a teammate. We speak a long-known but yet revealed truth to a roommate who will 14 be a friend for life. 15 3. Important topics: A Jesuit university is oriented toward the uncompromising and unrestricted pursuit of truth and excellence in all disciplines. At Jesuit universities knowledge gained through inquiry brings with it the responsibility to act justly, to deepen their faith, to prepare for active participation in service to the community and churches and to understand political-economic interdepen- dence. Learning is complex and overlapping – not limited to the formal direct instruction of the lecture hall.

4. A moral context: How many of us have breathed a sigh of relief thinking we’ve exhausted all possibilities on a certain topic - feeling sure we will be viewed with awe and admiration by all within ear shot - only to be stopped dead in our rhetorical tracks by an ethical incongruity raised by a faculty member or friend. Who of us has not been reminded of our finitude when, in prayer, we are opened to a possibility that arises from our conscience finally able to break through with simple holy clarity?

These four distinctive aspects of the Jesuit educational experi-

www.wju.edu ence have remained constant at WJU: intellectually informed serious conversations about important topics in a moral context. The Chroni c le The Let me offer some recently collected evidence of the presence and shape of this Jesuit educational experience here at WJU. The sidebars throughout the section provide examples of how Learning Serving Believing alumni and current students put this into practice.

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In the spring 2010, 68 percent of the seniors at Wheeling Jesuit In reviewing the responses, we found that WJU students share The results from the Senior Survey also highlighted a culture of who completed the Boston College Questionnaire in 2008. responded to email invitations to complete a 30-item question- many of the characteristics of students at other American Je- service. Community service was the most common co-curricular Students reported there is a strong culture of religious and naire called the Wheeling Jesuit University Senior Survey 2010 suit universities. We also discovered that Wheeling Jesuit has activity – 72 percent of the seniors reported participating in volun- spiritual reflection. This culture of reflection can be seen in their (WJUSS ‘10). The WJU respondents were representative of the a culture of academic engagement. More distinctive, however, teer community service at some point during their undergraduate participation in regular prayer/meditation, conversations about entire graduating class of 2010. Nationally 3,200 seniors from five is WJU’s culture of service. But the most distinctive aspect of years – compared to the national average of 60 percent. Each their beliefs with friends and faculty, and a surprisingly high rate Jesuit universities also participated in the survey. the undergraduate experience at WJU is the culture of religious year, more than 45 percent of the undergraduates participate in of participation in retreats. and spiritual reflection. volunteer or community service activities. There was no signifi- cant difference between the percentage of men and women who Culture of Intellectual Engagement Culture of Service The WJU class of 2010 reported a culture of intellectual en- participated. WJU Comparative Schools gagement that extended beyond the classroom in which faculty WJU Comparative Schools 80 played a crucial role. Eighty-three percent identified a faculty WJU changes students thinking and acting related to community 80 72 service. During their first year at WJU, 45 percent of the class of 72 70 member as a mentor and nearly all seniors reported that they had 70 conversations outside of class with their faculty (starting with 68 2010 said they planned on doing community service. By senior 59 60 59 percent during their first year and growing to 98 percent by senior year 72 percent reported having participated. This 60 percent 60 year). increase in participation in community service seems directly at- 50 tributable to the impact of the campus culture on its students. Of 50 40 The activity that seemed to most clearly define the intellectual cul- those who participated in community service, 85 percent said it 40 ture for WJU undergraduates was “participation in research with had a significant impact on their undergraduate experience. 40 28 30 their faculty.” In a finding unmatched by the other schools that 30 25 participated, 40 percent of Wheeling Jesuit undergraduates took Seniors also reported that their experiences of alternative Spring 19 20 part in research with faculty. On average at U.S. colleges and Break programs – both domestic and international – were an 20 universities, only 19 percent take part in faculty research. This dis- important part of their experience. Of those who participated in 10 tinguishes WJU as the rare institution that fosters critical thinking these programs, 83 percent reported that the trips were “a signifi- 10 cant or extremely significant part of their WJU experience.” WJU 0 through scientific investigation in its undergraduate programs. 0 Research w/Faculty Community Service seniors reported participation in domestic immersion programs Community Service Immersion at a higher rate than students at the four other Jesuit universities 16 17 Learning...Research Provides Undergraduates Valuable Learning Experiences

Undergraduate research is a hallmark Over nine weeks, 15 psychology students interacted with eight Another important part of a lab project like this, Dr. Hull said, is that the research of the Wheeling Jesuit educational ex- goldfish using four large tanks that were outfitted with equipment. forces students to observe the fish prior to training in order to see their natural perience since it allows students to take part in Throughout the experiment, the fish learned target responding, tendency, thus increasing the student’s powers of observation. learning that incorporates classroom theory into hands how to swim through tunnels and hoops, as well as how to play on research. soccer and respond to stimuli. “Independent research like the fish project is important because it allows stu- dents to get experiences outside the classroom, making them more market- Many Wheeling Jesuit faculty introduce student research at the “We saw that learning principles apply across the board,” said able to potential grad schools or employers, because they have skills that go undergraduate level – an uncommon trait at many institutions – senior Mike Seals. “You think goldfish are dumb but in reality, the beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Bryan Raudenbush, director of Undergraduate opening the door for statewide, national and international confer- fish have better memories than most people think.” Research at WJU. ences presentations and accolades. Principles learned in the fish laboratory had an impact on their A recent research project by psychology students incorporates human trainers. Senior Stefanie Mertz said, “I’ve learned patience the learning principles from classroom into a real life experiment with these fish. What I wanted isn’t always what the fish will do, with goldfish – an uncommon lab partner. which is good experience for future work with clients.”

“Our students designed a very successful demonstration of oper- “Each fish is different,” added senior Andrew Groves. “Steph and ant and classical conditioning in goldfish,” said Dr. Debra Hull, I both had a problem with one fish and ended up learning that Chroni c le The professor of psychology. “The success that the psychology stu- you can’t always make a fish learn. So we had to change our dents enjoyed is a result of their effective training methods and method.” ongoing efforts.”

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Fostering an atmosphere of reflection whom all undergraduates most often Culture of Religious & Spiritual Reflection is the business of universities and 94 spoke about issues of faith. WJU Comparative Schools percent of the WJU seniors reported that “compared with when they entered Retreats seem to be the keystone to 70 67 Wheeling Jesuit their ability to reflect on this culture of reflection. Students who 60 their own life and life choices was stronger take part in various co-curricular activi- 52 52 or much stronger.” Of those surveyed, 87 ties reflect on these experiences while 50 percent reported praying or meditating on on retreats. Retreats are the most typi- 40 40 38 a regular basis. cal place to experience this “culture of 33 30 reflection.” After volunteer-community Wheeling Jesuit students talk about their service, retreats were the second most 20 faith with friends and classmates. Male popular co-curricular activity. More than 10 athletes stood out as the group most 40 percent of respondents participated 0 likely to talk with their friends about faith. in a retreat while at WJU and of that Retreats Prayer Faith Conversations The Jesuits were the professionals with group, 81percent found retreats to be a Continued on page 20 Serving...A Life-Changing Experience Kairos Retreats Provide Serving others takes the educational experience outside Noah Riley. “Service shows students that there is more to life than Believing... the classroom and makes it real. earning money – it’s up to us to alleviate the problems in our society Spiritual Development and shape a just future while spreading peace and joy.” Kairos retreats offer students a way to grow and explore their up in every day conversation. After the retreat I felt connected to Riley understands first-hand the impact of serving one’s community. relationships with family, friends and God – helping the spiritual the people who attended because I was able to catch a glimpse A resident at WJU’s Mother Jones House, an off-campus, intentional and educational development of those who attend. into their personal lives. Kairos forms a strong community as Christian life community located in East Wheeling, he and seven others we are made aware each other’s struggles and learn to love 18 take a stand for the underserved everyday by working with inner city Rev. Harry Geib, S.J., assistant director of campus ministry and each other for who we are and who we are becoming,” D’Orazio 19 children, the homeless and shut-ins. retreat coordinator said Kairos weekends are important because added. they offer students the chance to explore their relationships. The “Though I’m not 100 percent sure what I want to do with the rest of my goal of Kairos is that the connection to God, family and friends “Kairos is simply the best experience I’ve had in college,” said life, I know one thing for certain. I want to devote my life to God and that students experience during the retreat will flow into a sense philosophy major Eddie Peters. “I went on the retreat during a to serving His people. Service facilitated this calling of mine and led to of Christian compassion for all human beings. transition period of my life. I was beginning to move from an im- wonderful experiences that I wouldn’t trade for the world,” Riley said. mature, ‘I can do things on my own’ attitude to a more realistic, “Many students told me that their Kairos retreat was a major dependent point of view.” He said in the year before he went Sophomore Laura Kane agrees that service gets her closer to God. turning point for them in their lives as young adults,” said Fr. on Kairos he lived off campus by himself and was somewhat She also finds it enjoyable. Geib. isolated.

“Service is a way I give back to God. I’m always so happy after service Staffed by a team of nine students who have previously made “I cannot figure out why I signed up, but I now know there was trips. There is nothing better than sharing such a wonderful experience the retreat, each has a role in the weekend – some giving inspir- a reason I went. Kairos gave me the time I always needed but with a unique group of people,” Kane said. “Service for me includes ing witness talks about their personal challenges and others never took, to reflect on my life in general, and specifically, on laughing, giving, bonding, praising and is a great way to de-stress. No leading group discussions. Held at WJU’s Lantz Farm in Lewis- the idiocy of thinking I should try to achieve my selfish goals burg, W.Va., Geib said the retreat center provides the perfect without seeing the role that the help of other people plays in my “Education goes beyond what students learn in the classroom. other college offers such a focus on giving to others.” setting for reflection and the hubbub of campus life. life.” Service opens minds and hearts to complex issues in our commu- nity, country and world. These experiences and challenges guide Students agree that service makes the WJU educational experience “At Kairos, our students hear student team leaders give power- “Kairos touches a side of one’s self, which we all have and most students to become men and women for others,” said Adrienne worthwhile. ful, honest witness talks and where they see God working in of us neglect. That side is the deeply loving, selfless portion of Greene ‘05, coordinator for the Service for Social Action Center. their lives. In small groups, students are able to share about their the soul that we glimpse at when we see a mother giving herself “I know I’ll take what I’ve learned and apply it to my life. I wouldn’t relationships with family, friends and God,” he noted. Kairos, to her children or a stranger helping a stranger. We often forget Each year, hundreds of Wheeling Jesuit students log thousands change my service experiences for the world. I have learned so much “has been a powerful college experience for so many WJU to help that stranger, mimic that mother -- we get caught in the of hours of services. WJU students are involved in prison minis- about myself. I have become stronger than I ever dreamt I could be. I

www.wju.edu students over the years.” cycle of everyday life. Kairos offered me the chance to realize try, homeless awareness, mentoring at-risk children and visiting wouldn’t be the person I am today or have the same motivation and will power if it hadn’t been for service,” Kane said. just how loved we are and how little we acknowledge that, and it juvenile detention centers, just to name a few. Greene said, WJU Chroni c le The Senior Catherine “Cat” D’Orazio explained that Kairos offers encourages us to look for opportunities to love others – to listen, students are known for stepping up and helping out whenever the personal reflection — yet is a time of great community. to smile, to hug, to laugh. These actions aren’t cliché. They Wheeling community needs it. The service office works year-round providing these life-changing opportunities for students. Perhaps their efforts are best summed aren’t foreign. They’re inside us. And that’s what Kairos taught “Kairos is awesome because it gives people that chance to open me.” “Doing service has opened me up to see that there are social up in Greene’s favorite quote from Ghandi, ‘The best way to find up and share things with each other that normally do not come programs in our society that are not adequately addressed,” senior yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.’

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“significant or extremely significant” part of their college experience. One was more surprising than the others: Conway Finds Higher Calling Even 43 percent of seniors who reported that they had no religious 82% of the undergraduates reported that “building strong friend- affiliation, participated in a retreat. ships” was the activity that had the greatest single impact on their Believing...Mike Conway ‘02 plans to put With his continued education going full tilt, Conway is at peace with his the talents he developed at decision to become a priest. spiritual/religious growth during their undergraduate years. WJU and at the seminary to use The large majority of students reported religious and spiritual growth serving the parishioners in the “I can’t point to one single moment of epiphany,” Conway said of his during college and identified particular activities that they considered Even the most worrisome alumni surely can identify with the Je- Diocese of Pittsburgh. decision to enter the priesthood. He said the Church always was “very important or essential” to their religious/spiritual growth. suit experience reported by the class of 2010. If it’s true that col- central in his life and on several occasions felt ‘called.’ After entering lege students, like all of us, tend to act their way into new Conway said Wheeling Jesuit the ‘real world,’ he knew something still was missing. Even then, he Some were predictable: ways of thinking, rather than think their way into new ways helped him to grow as a leader continued working. It wasn’t until he attended the ordination of Jesuits 63% grew through praying/meditating of acting – WJU undergrads are acting very much like those who and become more self-confident at Loyola Baltimore “that it all began to make sense.” 53% grew through conversations about faith with peers have walked before them through these hills of West Virginia and – two traits he knows will be that journey has changed their thinking. helpful as a priest. “I think the A conversation with Rev. Dan Joyce, S.J., former administrator at WJU, Some were unexpected: best thing that WJU helped me during a visit to campus “paved the way for a series of longer, more in- do was identify my gifts - includ- depth conversations that helped me realize that I owed it to myself to at 51% grew through participating in community service ing ones I didn’t know I had - and least look at the seminary and see if the Lord was calling me there.” 47% grew through reflecting on topics brought up in class then help me develop those gifts. I never considered myself The more Conway thought about the priesthood, the more he could to be a leader or self-confident see himself entering. “I finally reached the point where I had to roll the before my time at WJU – today dice and see if this is my call.” I do. So he quit his job, entered the seminary. “I have no regrets - only a After six years teaching, then working for a mortgage firm and financial sense of peace.” services company, Conway entered St. Paul Seminary. In May 2010, Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik assigned Conway for further formation Ideally, Conway hopes that once he finishes his education, he will be at the Pontifical North American College, with further theological study assigned as a parish priest. “That’s where all the excitement is - the at the Pontifical Gregorian University, both in Rome. greatest chance to be a part of people’s lives.” Bowman Dedicates Life to Healing Others earning... chemistry, was a helpful mentor. It was Railing who encouraged Bow- L man, a psychology major, to minor in chemistry. Bowman said Railing’s 20 encouragement helped feed her passion for science and ultimately 21 medicine.

Following four years at Wheeling Jesuit, Bowman spent four years Ittner Dedicated to Helping Others attending the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Serving... Lewisburg, W.Va. After graduating, she entered the internal medicine For Dan Ittner, serving others is a humbling and healthy experience – Wheeling Jesuit. He recalls one service trip with Rev. Jim O’Brien, S.J. residency program at West Virginia University. She said the residency one that has given him a great perspective on life. That trip and Fr. O’Brien he explained, made a real impact in is life. program “provided a strong learning environment.” Bowman took advantage of the opportunity to learn at WVU since for two consecu- The 1996 graduate returned to Northern Virginia and began work- It wasn’t a flowery speech from O’Brien that influenced Ittner – just a tive years, she received the award for outstanding internal medicine ing. Ittner said, “It was a pretty typical post-college existence – a lot of simple moment on the side of a mountain. resident. enjoyment, but not a lot of direction.” After five years of working, he was becoming increasingly dissatisfied and knew it was time for a change. “On our second day of the trip, Father and I were standing about 40 It was during her time as a resident at WVU that Bowman realized feet away from each other on the side of the hill, heaving pieces of that she wanted to pursue cardiology as a specialty. “Cardiology offers In 2000 he realized he wanted a more – he wanted to serve – and he firewood down the hill. Father, was smiling intently as we continued this Inspired by her mother, mentored by her professors, and nurtured at a wide spectrum of patient care. It is rewarding to apply specialized began to explore options. In April 2001, Ittner moved to Alamosa, Col. routine task. He didn’t say much, just continued to work and smile. In WJU, Dr. Martha Bowman ’02 is using her education to help the sick. knowledge to help patients in the intensive care unit recover and to to begin work at La Puente Home, an organization that provides shelter that moment, I probably was too preoccupied to understand anything develop long-term relationships with patients in the outpatient clinics.” and other services for the local community and migrant farm workers. significant. Looking back though, I can say that his outward joy in that A second year cardiology fellow at St. Vincent’s Hospital in India- Currently, Bowman is enjoying her training in Indianapolis. While in Colorado, his life changed in many ways – he met his wife An- moment has stayed with me until today.” napolis, Ind., Bowman credits her late mother, Patricia Bowman, as nie, became the Home’s full-time volunteer coordinator and he realized, her inspiration. A lifelong nurse, Patricia Bowman “passed along her Looking back, Bowman is thankful for the impact that Wheeling he had made ‘the right choice.’ Itnner said service is a million little menial tasks that may or may not passion for taking care of the sick to me.” In fact, her mother fostered Jesuit had on her life. The Bowman family has a long history at WJU. seem relevant, but, when done with joy, are rewarding. her inclination towards a career in healthcare, and encouraged her to Preceded by her father Michael ‘68, Bowman was part of a second After three and a half years, Ittner and his wife moved to Minnesota work as a summer intern in a Washington, D.C. hospital while she was generation of WJU Bowman graduates. Also part of that generation www.wju.edu to be closer to family and he began working at St. Stephen’s Shelter. So why does one choose a life of service? a junior at WJU. are six siblings, Mary ‘96, Joe ‘98, Michael ‘99, Theresa ‘01, Peter ‘04 He went back to college and earned a master’s degree in special and John ‘06. Chroni c le The education. In 2009 he left the shelter to teach special education. “When “A quote by Rachel Naomi Remen sums it up best, ‘when you help, “That experience enabled me to shadow various medical profession- I graduated from Wheeling as a history major, I always thought that you see life as weak, when you fix, you see life as broke; when you als, and it confirmed what I had suspected for a while, that I wanted to “WJU provided a wonderful environment for me to develop as a teaching would be my career choice, and this was an opportunity to serve, you see life as whole.’ It’s a horribly overused cliche, but the be a physician,” she explained. person … I made great life-long friends at WJU. It provided several pursue that path,” Ittner explained. simple truth is that my life has been better because of my choice to be opportunities for community service, such as the EXCEL program, re- involved in service.” While at Wheeling Jesuit, Bowman said Dr. Mary Railing, professor of inforcing the Jesuit mission of service to others. In short, WJU prepared Ittner’s path in serving others is one that began while a student at me, in and outside of the classroom, for the next steps in my career.”

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AthleticN ews NE Cross Country Take WVIAC Title After controlling the top spot in the WVIAC rankings throughout the entire season, the men’s cross country team captured the Athletic Athletic 2010 WVIAC Championship with a strong individual performanc- es at Cedar Creek State Park in Glenville.

Wheeling Jesuit held a 23-point advantage over the field, finish- ing ahead of West Virginia Wesleyan, with Concord University, Seton Hill University, and Alderson-Broaddus College rounding out the top five teams.

Several Wheeling Jesuit athletes were recognized for their indi- vidual performances at the championship meet. The Cardinals secured top honors while five athletes were named to the All- WVIAC team.

Dustin Hall entered the championship race as the league’s top athlete and did not disappoint. Hall crossed the finish line first Earning the WVIAC Freshman of the Year Award was Luke Hol- with a time of 25:56, earning the WVIAC Cross Country Athlete ubeck, who placed 11th, and earning Second-Team All-WVIAC Women’s Volleyball Completes Three-Peat of the Year Award and also secured a spot on the First-Team All- honors. Joining Holubeck with All-WVIAC Second-Team was WVIAC. freshman Patrick Stanton.

and Sweeps WVIAC Awards Nick Bonaventure and Stewart Jones also landed on the WVI- In addition, Wheeling Jesuit earned another piece of hardware as AC’s First-Team with their performances – Bonaventure finished Head Coach, Ricky Moore, was honored with the 2010 WVIAC fifth while Jones captured seventh place. Coach of the Year Award for men and women’s cross country. The WJU Volleyball team fell to Clarion in to the 2010 WVIAC All-Tournament Team. Laura O’Reilly, who anchored the defense the finals of the NCAA Division II regional Senior Keysha Allison made her third All- for Lady Cardinals. tournament, this after capturing their third Tournament Team appearance while ju- WVIAC Championship. nior Kristen DuBroy and freshman Casey Pew was named the WVIAC Freshman of 22 Gates were first time recipients. the Year. The middle blocker dominated 23 The team finished WVIAC regular season league play and led the WVIAC in hitting WJU Inducts Three into Athletic Hall of Fame play with a flawless 14-0 record and did During the 2010 campaign, Wheeling Je- percentage and blocks while finishing third Three former Cardinal greats were inducted into the Athletic Hall of not drop a single set in any of its matches. suit’s 29-4 overall regular season record in kills. Fame during homecoming weekend Oct. 23. He was an individual qualifier for the NAIA Cross Country National The Lady Cardinals carried that momen- propelled them into the national spotlight. Championship as a freshman and a member of the 1997 and 1998 tum into the conference tournament with On Nov. 8, 2010, the American Volleyball In addition, WJU had four players named to This year’s class included Mandy Yustak Turnbull ’97, women’s WVIAC championship teams in track and field. victories over West Liberty University, the Coaches Association Division II Top 25 the WVIAC First-Team and two members basketball, Craig Buell ’98, men’s cross country and track and Matt University of Charleston, and Alderson- Poll ranked WJU 24th in the nation. on the All-Freshman Team. First-Team Broaddus College—notching their third award winners were Allison, O’Reilly, Al- Staley ’00, swimming. Buell graduated from WJU with a bachelor of science in biology and WVIAC tournament title in as many years. Wheeling Jesuit claimed all of the WVIAC’s lissa Ware and Pew while the Freshman a master’s in physical therapy. major volleyball awards this season. Head Team consisted of Gates and Pew. Turnbull, a Pittsburgh native, was a member of the Wheeling Jesuit Freshman Jenna Pew received the tour- Coach Christy Benner was named Coach women’s basketball program from 1993 – 1997. Staley, a native of Mitchell, Ky. was a member of the Cardinal swim nament’s Most Valuable Player Award of the Year while the WVIAC Player of the team from 1996 – 2000. He was a seven-time NCAA All-American. while three additional players were named Year Award was earned by senior libero As a Lady Cardinal, she was part of the WVIAC Tournament cham- He was the first swimmer in WJU history to be named All-American pionship team, regular season championship team and the National and was named Academic All-American twice. Tournament team. Turnbull was a two-time All-WVIAC player and a member of the winningest team in Lady Cardinal history. She set five Staley currently holds four WJU pool records in the 100 and 200 school records and finished her career with 1,230 points. backstroke, as well as the 200 and 400 medley relays.

Turnbull graduated from WJU with a bachelor’s degree in psychol- He graduated from WJU with a bachelor of science in psychology ogy. She earned a master’s degree in education and is certified to and doctorate in physical therapy. teach elementary education. www.wju.edu Established in 1987 to honor former student-athletes, coaches or Buell, a native Huntington, W.Va., was a member of the Cardinal other members of the Wheeling Jesuit community who have made Chroni c le The cross country and track and field teams from 1994 – 1998. He significant contributions to the success of the WJU athletic programs, earned WVIAC All-Conference honors all four years in cross country. the Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame now has 71 members. He was the first male runner from WJU and the 10th in conference history to accomplish that feat.

SPRING 2011 SPRING 2011 www.wju.edu 24 he collected99saveswitha.805savepercentage. Young Shane goalkeeper Senior earned WVIAC Second-Team accolades in his final season as efforts. defensive his for First-TeamWVIAC the to named was Wilson Billy Sophomore received All-Conference honors. players Cardinal six as recognized was success team’s The Hill –securingtheCardsspotinplayoffs. Seton against finale season the in victory 1-0 rain-soaked a in off campaign the capping season, all hard fought team The ence semifinalgamebeforefallingtotop-rankedCharleston. confer- the to advanced Cardinals The mark. WVIAC 4-4-1 a son with a record of 10-9-1, ranking fifth in the conference with The Wheeling Jesuit Men’s Soccer team finished the 2010 sea- W Men’s Soccer Team Finisheswith WJU Adds Women’s Lacrosse inning Record our fansaregoingtoloveit.” considered the fastest sport on two feet, so often is “Lacrosse Sancomb. said level,” II Ohio Valley while competing at the Division opportunity to earn a Jesuit education in the the women young offer to Jesuit Wheeling allows expansion this and everywhere ity popular- in growing is lacrosse “Women’s varsity athleticteamsformenandwomen. II Division NCAA 19 has now department athletic Cardinal the expansion, the With Gebhard willserveasthefirstcoach. Gregg and year adding academic 2012 2011- for is programs athletic its to lacrosse University women’s Jesuit Wheeling SPRIN G 2011 and threegoals. assists four collected who Picchio, Victor sophomore was ors hon- WVIAC Cardinals’ the out Rounding season. this assists two and goals two with points six ond-Team.notched Robson Sec- WVIAC the to named was also Robson Kevin Freshman and hadthreeassistsin17gamesthisseason. goals two scored Hickey season. this efforts his for accolades Junior midfielder Andrew Hickey earned WVIAC Second-Team nals’ attack,totaling10pointswithfivegoals. Second-Team year inarow.for thesecond honors led theCardi Silvestrone WVIAC earned Silvestrone Paul Sophomore and playerdevelopment. coordinator recruiting coordinator, offensive as an assistant with his major duties including years two spent where University State Ohio The was WJU before stop last His dinator. coor- offensive the as served he where sity, Univer- Bucknell I, Division NCAA to moving lacrosse coach at Greensboro College before In 2003, Gebhard became the head women’s Carolina. North University,Pfeiffer II Division NCAA at 1998 in career coaching his began ed about the coaching addition also. Gebhard Danny Sancomb, director of Athletics, is excit- - her freshman and junior seasons. her freshmanandjuniorseasons. in honor this earned School, High Jesuit Walsh from standout the WVIAC First-Team for the third time in four years. Walker, a Hannah Walker also ended her college career earning a spot on 129 pointsforhercareerwith 58 goalsand13assists. league-high 35 points on 17 goals and one assist. She collected a tallied Houston season, collegiate final Year.her the In of er Houston earned the Kara league’s top award as she honors. was named WVIAC Play - WVIAC received Cardinals Lady Five Night Senior against SetonHillUniversity. on win a with ending and season regular the of games four final the winning strong, finished Cards Lady The ranked West Virginia Wesleyan. semifinal the in end game of the WVIAC tournament after suffering a 2-1 loss to top an to came season Their 5-4. of record conference a season with WVIAC the in 2010 fifth ranked and overall the 10-10 finished team Soccer Cardinal’s Lady The CardsLady Lose in Four Lady Cardinals placed among the top 15 15 top the among placed Cardinals Lady Four ors withSetonHillUniversity. hon- place second shared Cardinals Lady The Glenville. in Championship Country Cross Women’s AC WVI- 2010 the at place second earned team Country Cross Women’s Jesuit Wheeling The W Conference Finals Semi omen PlaceSecond at WVIACChampionships SPRIN G 2011 tion honorsforherdefensiveefforts thisseason. defender Senior Men- Honorable WVIAC earned Morris Ashley with twogoalsandfiveassists. season this points nine totaled She row. a in year second the er Ashley McGinnis was named to the WVIAC Second-Team for Team for her defensive efforts this season. Sophomore midfield- Second- WVIAC the to named was Marazza Stephanie Senior earned WVIACSecond-Team honors. (14th) Pottratz Michelle and (13th) McFarland Jennifer First-Team.Freshmen All-WVIAC the to named were Both ninth. finished Zimak sica Megan Truelove captured sixth place while Jes- honors. All-Conference WVIAC earned and finishers

25 Athletic NEWS The Chronicle Alumni Notes 1961 Joan Shelly is an HR con- Lawyers Division Award of sultant with STG International Excellence. Mikell (Schlotter) (VA). Class of ’63 Fund Raising Results in Legacy Hedley is a research sci- entist/science education co- 1983 Sam Santilli is owner of to Moderator ordinator at the University of 1976 Roy Baker works for Sam Santilli Photography in Toledo (OH). She received Rev. John Coll, S.J. is a very special person our education Baker, Davis and McQueen Philippi, WV. the 2010 Volunteer Educator PLLC (WV). -- just ask the members of the class of 1963. at Wheeling a of the Year National Award James Wicks was Fr. Coll’s influence on that class has resulted cut above.” from the Education Commit- Victoria Casey resides named a 2010 New York in a lasting legacy for their mentor and their tee of America View. in Bethesda, MD. She is a Super Lawyer in the area of alma mater. A key figure in self-employed psychologist. business litigation. He is a 1962 the fund rais- partner with Farrell Fritz in John Hattman is a In 2008, the Class of 1963 approached the ing efforts, Tom New York. professor of English at West 1977 University to inquire about fund raising ideas Kelleher, ’63 Kathleen (Pawloski) Liberty University. Donahue works for the 1984 as part of their 45th anniversary celebration. said, “Rare is Contran Corporation in Kitty Jo Lloyd is That’s when the plan to fund an Office of Uni- the opportu- 1965 Dallas. employed by Ormet, an versity Mission and Identity was launched nity to honor aluminum manufacturer in a truly great Mark Burley retired from and the class jumped into action. The initial PHILADELPHIA, PA CHAPTER Ohio. Roann Wojcik and Fr. Coll a senior officer position with 1979 plan was for the class to raise $40,000 with friend such The chapter hosted the annual Pieco Open at Paxon Hollow Golf Club. Danielle (Cahill) Ve- a financial service company another $80,000 to be raised from other do- as Fr. John Another key figure in the project, Judy Houli- More than 80 alumni and golfers attended the scramble and beef n lardi is associate professor Bob Ritz and his spouse, in Kansas. nors by the Office of Institutional Advance- Coll. Adding a challenge with an outstand- han Geary ’63 said, “Since September 1959, beer dinner that followed. Money raised from the golf outing goes to of Spanish at Christopher Mary (Vadney) ‘85, re- fund scholarships annually at WJU. The annual post holiday party Newport University. In June side in Springfield, IL. He is ment. In return for its efforts, the class was ing cause such as the Office of University Fr. Coll has been professor, mentor and also was held in January at the home of Martha (Buckley) Shields ’64. 1967 she received two CNU faculty president/CEO for St. John’s offered the opportunity to name the new Mission and Identity is a project the Class of dear friend to our class. He has served the President Rick Beyer, along with Fr. Jim O’Brien, S.J. and Kelly Klubert, Dorothy (Torrese) development grants to attend Hospital. program and chose to name it for their class 1963 delighted in. Fr. Coll has never sought WJU community for more than 50 years with were in attendance. Bardin is a sales associ- a workshop in Spain. moderator, Fr. Coll. recognition, nor reward. We have found de- ate at Eileen Fisher. She is dignity and grace, and our classmates have Paul Wong resides in training to run the San Diego light in him and in us simply by sharing our been delighted to provide a portion of the John Weschler works Davidsonville, MD. He is a Rock n’ Roll Marathon. In the two years since fund raising began, togetherness. From its inception, our class funding for the Office of University Mission for Adam A. Weschler & Son dentist. the class has raised nearly $45,000 and has accepted the meaningful challenge as a and Identity in order to publicly acknowledge in Washington, DC. 1970 through the efforts of Rev. James Fleming, sense of duty. Establishing the Office and the that service. For us, Fr. Coll’s life and work 26 Tara (Bragg) McCor- 1985 27 Jacqueline (Brady) S.J., University vice president, the additional $40,000 seed money looked like a can-do epitomize the meaning of Jesuit mission and mick is a retired teacher, Rada is employed by Mar- $80,000 has been secured, which fulfills the type of project to our class leadership. ‘We identity, and we hope that our gift will forever receptionist for Norfolk Public 1980 Karen (Van Beneden) riot Corporation (MD). University’s original pledge. will take it on alone and dedicate it to Father Schools. be a remembrance of our regard for him.” Colley is employed by Coll,’ was our class decision. Thanks to all 1971 Sacred Heart Hospital (FL). 1986 Linda McAlarney Cunningham ’63, past involved and those who gave so much!” Former secretary for the class and Student Charles Cooke is Michael Whalen is an class representative said, “For more than 50 Government officer, Roann Wojcik said, “It Bill Shaner is president/ program coordinator for investigator for the Wisconsin CEO of Save-A-Lot food Kankakee Community Col- years, Fr. Coll has been a significant part of “Jesuits like John have left such a strong leg- was a great privilege for the Class of ‘63 to initi- State Public Defender. stores (MO). lege (IL). the Class of ‘63. We consider him an honor- acy of committed service at Wheeling Jesuit. ate funding for the Office of University Mission 1972 ary member – check out how many reunion This series of gifts to honor Fr. Coll recog- and Identity and to name it in honor of Fr. Coll. A. Kirsten Mittrick is photos he has shared with us. Throughout nizes the impact he has had on the lives of James Pearl is president 1981 We especially appreciate and remember his Monica (Branicky) a nurse at Mercy Medical of Midwest Tire Marketing, the years, he has been there for us and he so many students during the past 50 years. gentle spirit and sense of humor as he gave Schemp is VP of manage- Center (MD). LLC (OH). symbolizes all that is good about our college His friendship and mentorship to the class guidance to our class. As teacher, class mod- ment control with Fidelity experience. Raising the funds and naming of 1963 continues to be as strong now as it erator and friend, he has transmitted Jesuit val- 1973 Investments. Louise (Govert) No- bles is a preschool teacher the office in his honor is our way of saying was 50 years ago,” said Fr. Fleming. ues that have enhanced our lives.” Bob Hutchings was for Methodist Children’s thank you for the support and the memo- inducted in the Millville (NJ) 1982 Joseph Cristinzio is a Center (NC). ries.” “The funding that establishes the Office will According to Cunningham, Roann’s late Thunderbolts Sports Hall of CAD technician for Here’s support the religious and spiritual develop- Fame. husband and classmate, Allen, was a true The Plan (PA). 1987 Cunningham said the establishment of the ment of all the members of the University champion of this effort and key figure in the 1975 Paul Bulgerelli, DO, Fr. John Coll, S.J. Office of University Mission community, especially undergraduates,” fund raising efforts. He died just months after Michael Monahan is a physician with the Judy (Perhacs) Doyle and Identity will provide support for religious said Fr. Fleming. “Because development the class’ 45th reunion. Many classmates, is director of State Bar of Veteran’s Administration in

www.wju.edu is a high school math teacher Georgia Pro Bono. He Pittsburgh. and spiritual programs that are so necessary of the whole person is central to a Wheel- alumni and friends made contributions to the for Ohio County Schools for college students today. “In today’s world ing Jesuit education, programs supported fund in Allen’s memory, which helped raise

received the Tanya Nieman Chroni c le The (WV). Pro Bono Professional of Kevin Gallagher and of decreasing values, it seemed worthwhile by this funding could offer community mem- awareness of the project and accelerated the Year from the National his spouse, Rebecca to us to be able to ensure the continued Je- bers opportunities to deepen their spiritual Frances (Park) Palm- the donations. In the spring of 2010, at a me- Association of Pro Bono (Thomas ) ‘90, reside in er-Hill is Lab Manager I for suit tradition at our alma mater by coordinat- and religious life through worship, reflection morial Mass for Allen, Fr. Coll was told about Professionals and the Philadelphia. He works for MedImmune, LLC (MD). ing and strengthening the standards which and service.” the project and presented with a plaque to State Bar of Georgia Young Toll Brothers, Inc. we have always cherished and which made commemorate the naming of the Office.

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1994 2001 1987-Continued Maureen (Master- Theresa (Bowman) Christina Glancy is son) Carr works for Mis- Phipps and her spouse, employed at Bon Secour Class of 1960 Raises sionary Cenacle Volunteers Peter, welcomed their St. Francis Hospital (SC). (OH). second child Dominic on $41,500 for Two April 18. She is senior Mark Zittle is a friar with Michelle (Hart) financial auditor for the U.S. the Order of the Carmelites Projects Wollenzin is a nurse Government Accountability Ohio Valley CHAPTER in Washington, DC. manager at Humana Office (DC). Three events were held for alumni from the Wheeling area since the 1988 Military Healthcare Services start of the academic year. More than 30 alumni attended the an- and a major in the USAF David Terry is a PGA nual winetasting at Good Manson Wines in Wheeling. Alumni kicked Francis Cicholski is Reserves. She completed Professional with Dick’s off the Christmas season in early December at a holiday party. Both manager of Human Re- a master’s in nursing ad- Sporting Goods (MN). young and old were on hand to celebrate the start of the holidays Thanks to the generosity of the Class of 1960, Wheeling Jesuit class reunion leaders. “This classroom will make a big difference sources at Conoco Phillips ministration this past spring. and visit with Santa. In late January, local alumni welcomed men and University physical therapy students now have a top-of-the-line in the life of many Wheeling Jesuit students, so we are pleased to (OK). She is also an adjunct fac- 2002 women’s basketball alumni from across the country back to campus smart technology classroom and the alumni center soon will have fund it and support the excellent education that Wheeling Jesuit ulty member of Oklahoma Robert Blosser works for the annual basketball alumni game and reception. Sean Duffy is program- some new furnishings. continues to deliver daily.” State University. for Washington Hospital ming coordinator for Ohio Center (MD). County Public Library (WV). McDonough Center classroom 224 is now sporting a multimedia The class raised $41,500, of which $12,500 went to the new 1996 whiteboard turnkey system – new technology that will help faculty classroom. The remaining funds will be used to upgrade the fur- Karen Goff works for Andrew Chrest 1989 Liberty Distributors in Tria- and his spouse, Erin and students in the physical therapy department. nishings in the Erickson Alumni Center. Beez Schell is the faculty delphia, WV. (Casto), reside in chair of the Department of Baltimore. He is a VPU Sport Management and “This was a huge Christmas present. We haven’t had this tech- “We are grateful to our generous alumni in the class of 1960,” Darla Kaczmarek is agent for Maryland Parole Exercise Science at SUNY nology in the past. It’s a major upgrade and we thank the Class said Klubert. “Their gift will have an immediate impact on our PT a CRNA with the Veteran’s and Probation and she is Fredonia. of 1960 for making it possible,” said Director of Physical Therapy students. And we hope to put the remaining funds to use in Erick- Administration Health Sys- director of stewardship in Craig Ruby. He added the department has wanted this technol- son soon. The class of 1960 is a shining example of living out our tem in Pittsburgh. the advancement office at

1990 Maryland Institute College ogy for at least five years. “Part of our departmental strategic plan mission to be men and women in service of others.” CDR Tom Welsh, JAGC, Rebecca (Bearer) of Art. is to increase our use of modern teaching tools and improve our USN, has been awarded Stevens is a physical students’ classroom experience.” The new classroom technology allows instructors to access files, his third Meritorious Service therapist at Hanover Hospi- Mike Clark is program Medal for completing his tour 28 CDs, videos and documents all from one place, then project these tal (PA). manager in the psycho- 29 as executive officer at the Once Information Technology Manager Greg Sheperd defined on the screen for students. It also allows faculty to create presen- metrics dept. at Applied U.S. Region Legal Ser- the need, Alumni Director Kelly Klubert approached the Class of tations during class, meaning they can now record as they teach. 2000 Measurement Profession- Columbus, OH CHAPTER vice Office. He served the 1960 to undertake the project as part of their 50th anniversary Thus, instructors can create archives and classes can become a Michael Blackwell is als, Inc. An end of the summer bash was held in Columbus, Ohio where areas of Europe, Africa and an instructor in accountancy nearly 25 alumni gathered with Fr. Jim O’Brien, S.J. and Alumni Di- celebration. video that is perfect for student review work. Southwest Asia. He is now at West Liberty University. Erin Conley is a finan- rector Kelly Klubert. Alumni of all ages were on hand at the Saturday stationed in Memphis, TN. cial analyst for University evening gathering. “We are happy to help out,” said Dr. Ed Shahady ’60, one of the Jennifer (Deakin) Hospitals of Cleveland.

1992 Conti is a therapeutic fos- John Harrison works ter care program specialist 2003 at the National defense Alumna Nets Presidential for Northwestern Human Jessica (Perkins) Award for Excellence University where he is head Services. Bower is supervis- of terrorism research at the Alumna Cynthia Burke ‘75 received the Presidential Award for Excellence for ing physical therapist for International Center for Politi- Jimmy Little is director/ Greenbrier Valley Physical Mathematics and Science Education this past June and was recognized in cal Violence and Terrorism retail apprentice for Under- Therapy and Fitness (WV). December for this achievement. Research in Singapore. Armour (MD). Tara D’Angelo is Burke traveled to Washington,, D.C. to receive the highest honor given to Jodi Shackelford is Michael Traubert employed by Wackenhut a therapeutic consultant at mathematics or science teachers for outstanding teaching in the United served as a volunteer for Services, Inc., in Rhode REM-The Mentor Network States. the West Virginia First Con- Island. (WV). She is pursuing a gressional District Demo- master’s degree at Grand cratic candidates during the Sarah Kmet is a science She has been an educator in Marshall County for 33 years, teaching math- Canyon University. ematics courses at Sherrard Middle School. Her love of teaching goes well 2010 election. teacher, head cross country

www.wju.edu beyond the classroom. She serves as a staff member for the West Virginia coach and assistant track 1993 coach for Twinsburg City

Department of Education’s Teacher Leadership Institute. She has developed Ingrid (Taylor) Can- Chroni c le The Schools (OH). standards-based mathematics units and project-based learning units for use terbury is a sales associ- ate with Bestlaminate (OH). Cynthia Burke, Director of NSF, Dr. Subra Suresh and John Holdren, throughout the State. Her classroom has been designated a Model Classroom, advisor to President Barack Obama for Science and Technology. and a video on the State website features her students engaged in activities from her standards-based algebra unit.

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Amber Thompson is a 2003-Continued 2006 nurse at UPMC - Pittsburgh. William Longwell is attending Appala- DEATHS Rev. Albert H. Jenemann, S.J. died March Sharon (Fowler) Bal- chia School of Law. 16, 2010. Sondra Lucas married lard is a nursing supervisor Thomas Crummey ‘70 died May 2010. Margaret Lawton, mother of John Lawton Jeremy Elson Oct. 2. She is at Wheeling Hospital. 2008 Timothy MacCarthy ‘67, spouse of Marilu Bethany Doneson mar- Mallorie Lotycz is attending Barry ‘72 died June 16. employed by RSM McGla- (Elsbernd) MacCarthy ‘69, died May 2. ried Charles Miller Sept. 25. University. Jack Lloyd, father for Mary Ellen (Lloyd) drey. Chris DeVault is assistant Rodney Rogerson ‘93 died May 31. She is a pediatric physical Magee ‘76, died February 2010. manager at Mars Chocolate Stacey Simpkins ’86, died October 7. therapist with Easter Seals Ashley McSweeney is seeking a doc- Catherine McCabe, daughter of Kitty Mc- Tracy (Tennant) and (MD). Clara Wildman ‘93 died June 3. (OH). torate in PT from Wheeling Jesuit. Cabe ‘95 died April 22, 2010. Charles Reed reside in Donald Willis ‘62 died May 22. Rev. Joseph J. McGovern, S.J. died Virginia Beach, VA. She is a Luke Gregory is a physi- Elizabeth Elias is em- Angela Petros is attending the WVU March 15, 2010. special education teacher at cal therapist at Holzer Clinic FAMILY, STAFF & FRIENDS ployed by Felton and Felton School of Dentristy. Mary Morgan, mother of Mary Kay (Mor- Forrest Elementary School (WV). Harry Bonfils, Sr., father of John Bonfils AC of Wheeling. gan) Knight ‘98 died April 7. and he is an assistant profes- ‘86, died March 19, 2010. Jenafer Saseen is a teacher at Lyceum John Mortakis, spouse of Jennifer (Bailey) sor of history at Elzabeth City Pete Harlan is science John Dickey, father of Norma Jean Annie LaBrosse and Preparatory Academy in Wheeling. Mortakis ‘99, died June 20. State University (VA). and technology manager, (Dickey) Phillipp ‘74, died in March 2010. Benjamin Wershing Timothy O’Donnell, brother of C.T. chemical and biological de- Ruth Evelyn Fragale, mother of Ruth Ann Baltimore, MD CHAPTER were married Sept. 18. She Tim Yelenic is a kindergarten teacher at O’Donnell ‘74 and Dan O’Donnell ‘78, died 2004 fense program at the Depart- Fragale ‘69, died April 16. Nearly 40 alumni gathered for the second straight year at Nick’s Crab is a student at Bill Gatton Immaculata Catholic School (NC). June 12. Jayson Johnson and ment of Defense. Virginia Geary, mother of Mark Geary ’62 House along the inner harbor for food and fellowship. Alumni from as College of Pharmacy at East Frank Ross, father of Mary Ann (Ross) his wife Brianne welcomed and Ginny Geary ’69 and mother-in-law of far away as Ohio attended the gathering which went well into the eve- Tennessee State University Kristian Winters is seeking a doctorate Hallemann ‘78 died March 21, 2010. their second child Jaylynne in Jennifer Hass is an as- Judith (Houlihan) Geary ’63, died Nov. 15. ning. Plans are under way for next summer’s social. and he a physical therapist in psychology at Xavier Univeristy (OH). Catherine Turkaly, mother of Steven September. sociate at Delta Development Jay Grimes, father of Jay Grimes III ‘71 with Rehab Plus (TN). Turkaly ‘69 died March 22, 2010. Group, Inc (PA). and Marion (Grimes) Gastel ‘77 and grand- Michael King is assistant father of Valerie Grimes ‘09, died April 13. Brittany Venci is a professor. of communications Erica (Williams) and Martin Hacala, father of Cathy Hacala ’85 , medical student at Marshall at West Liberty University. Christopher Lotte welcomed brother of Tom Hacala ’67 and the late Rev. University’s Joan C. Edwards their first child Paisley Jo Joseph Hacala, S.J., former WJU president School of Medicine. 2005 March 14. She is an RN in and uncle of Bob Hacala ’84, died Nov. 9. Theresa (Glandon) the neonatal ICU at Nation- Adriana Zyskowski is Corcoran is a physical wide Children’s Hospital (OH). branch manager for Dress for therapist with Ohio Rehab Success Worldwide West in Alumnus Paul Mangen Named and Diagnostic Center. Lauren Matthews is International Hollywood, CA. 30 working on a doctorate of 31 Heather (Hammack) psychology at the American Open-Water Swim Champ Esgro is a professional School of Professional Psy- 2009 Three-time South Jersey lifeguard cham- that motivates everyone around him, mak- “Winning that race meant more to me than Meghann Meyers mar- technical writer with Sanofi chology at Argosy University pion, Paul Mangen ‘03 has won interna- ing them all better competitors and people anything I have ever accomplished,” Man- ried Charles Kolb Sept. Pasteur (PA). in Washington, DC. 18. She is a physical therapist tional open-water swimming contests in the process. Everyone performs better gen said. at East Ohio Regional Hospi- around the globe. The 11-year veteran of when Paul is involved.” Miranda Hanson is a post Eric Mena works for Consol tal (OH) and coach of the St. the Ocean City Beach Patrol has brought The West Virginia native – a high school doctorate fellow with the Na- Energy (WV). John Central Pomerettes. tional Cancer Institute (MD). international fame and notoriety to his “He’s always been a great team player, he and college pool star - had never compet- Sebastian Price works summer hometown. loves Ocean City and he has brought noth- ed in the ocean before he arrived in Ocean Rebecca Reindel is an for Loyola Blakefield (MD) 2010 ing but pride to our beach patrol. My goal City to try out for the beach patrol in June, Karli Carpenter is a staff Washington, DC CHAPTER industrial hygienist with the where he is a teacher, as well The head swimming coach at Florida’s St. when I coach is to make the athlete not just 2000. He tore up the pool at Wheeling nurse at Children’s Hospital of About 40 alumni were on hand for the annual fall Mass and brunch U.S. Occupational Safety and as the coach for lacrosse and Pittsburgh. Leo University returns each summer to the a better competitor, but a better person. No Jesuit University, but the ocean was like held at Gonzaga College High School near the U.S. Capitol. Fr. Jim Health Administration. football. O’Brien, S.J. and Fr. Charles Currie, S.J. celebrated the Mass. The island’s north end to protect bathers and rep- matter what challenge you give Paul, he another world. Marissa Del Vecchio resent his beach patrol in a wide variety of gives you everything. He worked since last annual spring event at the Dubliner will be April 30. Bethany Romanek is devel- 2007 married Gerald Dopkiss Sept. opment manager for Crittenton Winston “Alex” Baker is lifeguard events. He’s overcome numerous September to win the South Jersey’s last Mangen said his inexperience in the ocean 25. She is pursuing an MBA Services, Inc (WV). pursing a doctorate in electri- obstacles to become one of South Jersey’s week.” was glaring, to him anyway. degree. cal and computer engineering most talented open water swimmers. Thomas Sears is a resi- at Marquette University. Dorney said Mangen’s race was epic. “It was pretty intense, pretty overwhelm- Jose’ Fuentes is an as- dential therapist at Jefferson sistant manager at Walmart Bill Dorney, Mangen’s Ocean City Beach Despite rough surf and strong winds, ing for me,” he said. “I was so excited to Center for Mental Health Chelsea (Neiswanger) in Moundsville (WV). Patrol coach, said the 29-year-old senior he edged rival John Maloy, of Wildwood get the job, then to be chosen to compete, (CO). Melo-Arteaga is a teacher guard is a phenomenal competitor who Crest, with a sprint to the finish to take the but I didn’t grow up in the ocean. It took in the Prince Georges County

www.wju.edu Christian Greco is at- me a while to get used to it, tides, currents, Annette Vingia married Schools (MD). shines beyond a long list of athletic ac- win. tending the WVU School of complishments. those sorts of things and then I realized I Seth White in May 2010. She Chroni c le The Osteopathic Medicine. is an accountant. Shawn McIntosh is the “You’re not going to beat John Maloy un- couldn’t swim a straight course, so I would group sales representative “He’s the kind of guy you build a team less you do your homework,” said Dorney. have to follow another swimmer and over- Amy Knuth is seeking a Lauren Hansen-Welch- and director of game opera- doctorate in PT from Wheel- around,” said Dorney, “not just because he “Paul worked very, very hard to do that.” come them at the end.” es is an otolaryngology tions for the Norfolk Admirals. ing Jesuit. wins but because he’s a fireplug, a leader resident physician at Indiana University School of Medicine.

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Pittsburgh, PA CHAPTER WJU Alumna Named to USCCB Erin Duffy Jorgensen ‘90 Honored by Irish Nearly 100 golfers and friends attended the annual Steel City Golf Advisory Council Voice Magazine Scramble. Organized again this year by Jim Welsh ’00, the scramble raised money to offer scholarships for deserving WJU students. A Wheeling Jesuit alumna was one of two the voice of young adults to the council. “It’s re- In May 2010, Erin Duffy ’90 was named to The Irish Voice Maga- Duffy received her award from Irish President Mary McAleese. The Alumni in the Pittsburgh area continue to meet monthly to socialize at Pittsburgh area residents named to the U.S. ally important for young adults to be involved, zine’s Irish Life Science 50, a celebration of distinguished Irish Ameri- event was held in The Irish Consulate in New York City. Bado’s Pizza in Mount Lebanon. The monthly gatherings are attract- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Ad- to get involved and to stay involved with the cans in the Life Science industry. ing at least 20 alumni and are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday Duffy is vice president, Discovery Research at RibX Pharmaceuti- of each month. The annual holiday party, sponsored by the Alumni visory Council. church,” she said. Office was held at Finnegan’s Wake. Nearly 50 alumni attended this The list is comprised of Americans of Irish heritage from every aspect cals, Inc. Rib-X Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held biopharma- year’s gathering. Kelly Caddy ‘02, director of the Change A Heart: She is a member of the young adult leadership of the life sciences industry; from research scientists, to CEOs of ceutical company located in New Haven, Conn. Franciscan Volunteer Program, a ministry of the team for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, professors, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Commu- and venture capitalists. Duffy is a fourth generation Irish American. Her great-great-grand- nities in Millvale, joined the 55-member panel The Change a Heart Program mentors, sup- father John Charles Duffy came to America from Roscommon, and of lay people and clergy that provides feedback ports and empowers young adults ages 18-40 All of the honorees have two things in common - pride in his or her worked as a railroad conductor. He also contributed money to the to the U.S. bishops’ Administrative Committee who devote one year of service to the poor in Irish heritage and a desire to contribute to advances in the treatment gun running effort in Ireland. during its gathering in September. full-time ministry positions. of illnesses.

Caddy pointed out that one of the most exciting She is married to Jacob Caddy, a member of aspects of the appointment is that it will bring the WJU class of 2001. Ricky Yahn ‘07 Named Assistant Coach at Cornell Cornell head men’s basketball coach Bill playing professionally in England and Buf- The 2009-10 Patriots went 17-15 and Courtney rounded out his first coaching falo, N.Y. were 12-6 in the Colonial Athletic Associa- Alumnus Remy Munasifi ‘03 staff with the hiring of Ricky Yahn ‘07. tion, good enough for third in the always- is Tops on iTunes Comedy Yahn will join Marlon Sears and Jay Lar- Yahn played at Wheeling Jesuit University competitive CAA. George Mason earned ranaga as the Big Red searches for its where he was a two-year captain. He led an invitation to the CIT, the program’s third Album List fourth straight Ivy League crown. the team to a pair of NCAA tournaments, straight postseason appearance. including a league title in 2005. Yahn was An album by WJU alumnus Remy Munasifi Yahn spent the 2009-10 season as the named team most valuable player and In his only season at Saint Vincent, Yahn ’03 ranked in the iTunes Top 100 comedy video coordinator at George Mason Uni- was a First-Team All-WVIAC pick before helped the squad rebound from a 14-11 32 albums list last fall. 33 versity under head coach Jim Larranaga. graduating with a degree in psychology in campaign the year before to go 22-4. Yahn previously had spent one season on 2007. “The Falafel Album,” was released by Com- the sidelines at Saint Vincent College after edy Central. The album includes the tracks “Saudis in Audis,” “Grandma: The Rap,” and “Passive-Aggressive Love Song.” WJU Graduate Joins JVCs Wheeling Jesuit alumnus Justin Brandt is in his sec- Munasifi said he is very excited about the ond year of service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) new album and that Comedy Central re- Northwest in Bethel, Alaska. leased it. He hopes that Wheeling Jesuit alumni will check out the new release. The Rap,” “Two Percent Milk,” “Tabbou- Brandt ’09 is one of 142 Jesuit Volunteers part of the pro- leh Song,” “A-R-A-B,” and “Warcraft: The gram this year, a 15 percent increase from a year ago. It was in the fall of 2006, that Munasifi first Rap.” He has performed at venues across purchase a camera and “has been making the country. “We’re excited these committed women and men are offering a year of their lives in service and working for videos ever since.” His first video on the the transformation of our world. With the growing num- Virginia Senate race was discussed in the A graduate of Wheeling Jesuit Univer- ber of volunteers, our partner agencies will thus be able sity, Munasifi’s work has been featured Washington Times and The National Jour- to increase their outreach and enhance the services Cleveland, OH nal. on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, NPR, they provide to meet the growing need,” said Jeanne PBS, MTV, VH1, Washington Post, New Haster, executive director for JVC Northwest. CHAPTER “When I first started posting videos on You- York Times, USA Today, National Jour- nal and “my parents’ refrigerator.” Alumni from each decade attended the fall alumni social in Tube in 2006, I would have been overjoyed www.wju.edu Cleveland. More than 25 graduates from all of the Cleve- to reach a dozen people. Fifty million views land area participated. Fr. Jim O’Brien, S.J. and Alumni Di- later, the songs--and the fun--keep com- To see where Munasifi is Chroni c le The rector Kelly Klubert gave an update on the University. Alum- ing.” ni Council member Tom Roddy ’85 is working with some performing next or to check other area alumni to organize a spring Mass and social. The out any of his videos, log Mass will be held May, 22. More details coming soon. Munasifi has created a number of videos on YouTube, including “McDonald’s: onto www.GoRemy.com. The Rap,” “Hey There Khalilah,” “Arlington:

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Wheeling Jesuit University’s Homecoming 2010 welcomed alumni and parents to campus in October

More than 100 alumni and more than 125 parents and fami- lies converged on the WJU campus for two days of events which included receptions, tailgates, a dinner-theater, talent show, athletic games, a parade and band.

The weekend was a combined effort by the Alumni Rela- tions Office, Student Development, Athletics and Business 34 Department. 35 Nearly two years ago, Theresa Bowman Phipps ’01 had a vision for Homecoming Weekend and worked with Alumni Council and the Alumni Office to bring the activities to life. More than a year of planning went into the weekend. “This was a great team effort by all,” said Kelly Klubert ’85, di- rector of Alumni Relations. “We already are working on next year’s activities and look to build upon this year’s enthusi- asm. This is a wonderful weekend for young and old, with activities for the entire family.”

Phipps said, “My family and I really enjoyed alumni home- coming weekend. There were events around the clock. I re- ally enjoyed hanging out in the Ratt with fellow alumni and President Richard A. Beyer’s goal of 100 percent faculty like the old times. My family and I most enjoyed the parade and tailgate party on Saturday.” alumni giving would make an immediate impact!

Mark your calendar–2011 Homecoming Weekend is set for Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. No matter the amount, $10 or $10 million, your gift shows your commitment, loyalty and gratitude for the gift you received – a Wheeling Jesuit education. Alumni contributions have a significant impact on the operation of our University – benefactors, corporations and www.wju.edu foundations all look to the percentage of alumni giving as a basis to support funding for major

endeavors. Chroni c le The

There are many ways to give – and there is a place for all of us.

To learn more ways to get involved, contact Jim Holt, Vice President of Institutional Advancement or Joe Buch, Director of Planned Giving & Major Gifts, at 1-800-888-2586 or [email protected]. No matter the amount, $10 or $10 million, your gift shows your commitment, loyalty and grati- SPRING 2011 SPRING 2011 tude for the gift you received – a Wheeling Jesuit education. Alumni contributions have a sig-