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irst of all, I want to thank That plan is now in place, and its the many alumni who positive impact is being felt across supported their alma ma- all areas of the University, broken ter after the tragedy of down into the strategic themes of thisF past semester that took from us sustainability, engagement, academ- our student, Brandon Carroll. While ics and leadership. The plan calls for Brandon will never be forgotten and greater transparency and engagement his impact on FSU will always be felt, from the broader campus commu- through our grief we learned that the nity with enhanced communication foundation of caring and concern throughout. that has long been a hallmark of Because FSU’s strategic plan is a this institution is still strong. I am living document that must continue Junior Brandon Carroll was killed, and another so grateful to the alumni who sent student, Ellis Hartridge, was seriously injured to guide our planning and develop- in a shooting incident in Frostburg in April. The CES ad page: files sent separately supportive messages in the form of outpouring of support from alumni was a source ment in the coming years, the Stra- letters, e-mails and postings on Face- of comfort for a grieving campus. tegic Planning Committee has been book. They reinforced my resolve that reformed with a new structure this and allocates its resources. “Where are this awful incident would not define summer, with the charge of continu- you going?” has been a question posed Frostburg State University. ing to refine our direction and drive to students with our hope that FSU What does define us in the most the next few years, building on the would be their answer. The charge fundamental sense has been the topic structure already in place. to this team was to answer the larger of study and reflection of a broad- You can read more about the stra- questions about FSU: “Where are WE based team from the FSU community. tegic planning process at FSU at going, and how do we decide what is This team began work in 2007 on www.frostburg.edu/splanning. In most important to our future?” creating a comprehensive strategic this and future issues of Profile, you These actions are necessary because, plan that would guide the University will learn some of the ways that our like the world around it, Frostburg as it makes decisions for the future institution, our students, our faculty State University is experiencing a and staff and our graduates are meet- period of rapid and consequential ing these goals and bringing the plan’s change. In order to meet the de- principles to life. mands placed on a 21st-century university, effective, thoughtful and Sincerely, data-informed decision-making must be connected to a planning process that helps us, as a community, retain our focus on our institutional goals and vision. This University, with its Dr. Jonathan C. Gibralter rich history and exciting future, will President President Gibralter participates in FSU’s annual Relay for Life benefit from a plan grounded in our fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. (See story on page 9.) shared vision. contents

profileVol. 23 No. 1 Fall 2010 Departments 2 News MBA Now Available Online MBA Collaboration in India Engineering Offered in Anne Arundel Singh Associate Dean Graves, Oldham Honored Faculty, Staff Honored by USM NASPA Honors Ketterman Wynder “Living Legend” Faculty Achievement Awards CGI U and FSU Relay: FSU Fights Cancer

10 Staking Our Claim Strongest Year of Campaign Kennedy Awarded Pinnacle Thomases Nurture Leaders High Flying CEO Wellness Inside and Out Cooley Joins FSUF Board 24 They say everything is big in Texas, and FSU’s 16 Alumni who are health and wellness Willey Family Celebrates Morris alum who heads up the Dallas/Fort Worth professionals know that their care can International Airport is really big in the world make it possible for people to deal with Honoring Beloved Accompanist of aviation. life-changing situations in powerful and 28 ClassNotes/Alumni proactive ways. Leadership and Homecoming Weekend Schedule ClassNotes One Smaller Carbon Footprint Golden Anniversary 20 at a Time Honorary Bobcats Going green isn’t easy, but FSU has been Alumni Calendar making steady progress toward its goal of Milestones being an environmental leader. In Memoriam 36 Sports Digging His New Job Correction The World at Her Fingertips Because of an editor’s error, a photo Five Join Hall of Fame Dr. Alecia Eubanks ’04 has followed her in the Spring 2010 issue of Profile was 31 Student Spotlight incorrectly identified as Stevenson passion for community service and global Winter/Spring Wrap-up University Head Football Coach Ed Hottle development to South Africa, Thailand and ’99/M’01. The photo pictured another Costa Rica, and she’s only just begun. 40 The Last Word member of Stevenson’s athletics staff. Ed Hottle ’99/M’01

Profile is published for alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff of Frostburg Vice President for Contributing Writers Dr. Mary Anne Lutz State University. Editorial offices are located in 228 Hitchins, Frostburg State University Advancement Noah Becker M’06 Eric E. Manns Jr. ’10 University, 101 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532-2303; phone 301.687.3171. B.J. Davisson, II ’81 David Driver Melissa Martz ’95 Barbara Filer Liz Douglas Medcalf Editor Frostburg State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. Sidni Giordano ’11 Daniel Meiselman Admission as well as all policies, programs and activities of the University are deter- Liz Douglas Medcalf Shannon Gribble ’98 Becca Ramspott mined without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap. Profile Designer Candis Johnson Dave Romero FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to Colleen Stump persons with disabilities. To request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Eric E. Manns Jr. ’10 Joni Smith Office, call 301.687.4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258. Senior Writer Mary Raskob Katie Spittler Colleen Stump Becca Ramspott Photographers Additional Design Ty DeMartino ’90 Please recycle me or pass me on to a friend! Frostburg State University is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. Ann Townsell ’87 Dr. Charles Ewers

spring2010 1 Spot Color Versions Process Color Versions Black and White Versions Pantone 325 and Pantone 430 newsbriefs news MBA Now Available Fully Online FSU to Offer Engineering Bachelor’s in Anne Arundel County Students living in the Anne Arundel County area of Maryland will now be able to earn a bachelor’s Starting with the fall 2010 semester, students paratively less expensive than many other accredits the entire institution. FSU’s College institutions, and our courses are available of Business is also accredited by AACSB degree in engineering from Frostburg State University without having to leave home, thanks to a new everywhere will be able to earn a Master of Dr. Jason Jordan, at right, instructs FSU students on site at Finzel year-round, allowing students the flexibility International – The Association to Advance partnership between FSU and Anne Arundel Community College. Swamp. Business Administration degree through FSU, now they need to complete degree requirements in Collegiate Schools of Business, and the online a timely manner.” MBA carries the same level of recognition. that the full, AACSB-accredited program has been FSU will offer its bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a concentration in electrical engineer- FSU sought approval for this move toward ing, in collaboration with AACC through its University Consortium at the AACC Regional Visiting Professor Joins made available through online classes. a fully online program from the Middle States Higher Education Center at Arundel Mills. FSU’s program will build on AACC’s engineering Commission on Higher Education, which preparation program and offer engineering and upper-division courses through a combination Examination of Finzel Swamp For many years now, MBA students, like of methods – on site at Arundel Mills, by interactive video and online. Dr. Jason Jordan, visiting professor from the Department other FSU students, have been able to take The agreement was signed in May by President Gibralter and AACC President Martha of Geography, Environment & Disaster Management, some of the classes toward their degree fully Smith following approval from the University System of Maryland and the Maryland Higher Coventry University, United Kingdom, has been working online or in a blended format, which is Education Commission. with Dr. Phillip Allen of the Department of Geography in partially online and partially in a traditional “The partnership with Anne Arundel Community College reflects an important opportunity an ongoing effort to reconstruct the long-term environ- classroom. The final steps toward offering for students to be able to complete their bachelor’s degrees in engineering from Frostburg State mental history of Finzel Swamp. The project, in partner- the entire MBA program online were taken University while having access to the incredibly strong this past spring. ship with The Nature Conservancy, included instructing industry base of high-tech and engineering companies “Due to recent changes in and com- students on sediment coring, data collection and interpre- in that part of the state of Maryland,” Gibralter said. plexity of the global environment, the tation techniques in the field. The collaborative program will serve both the state economic, educational and social aspects of Maryland’s economic development and Anne of people’s lives have become increasingly Arundel County-area students. The Arundel Mills demanding,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, center’s proximity to Fort Meade, as well as the influx dean of the College of Business. “Our of positions through the Base Closure and Realignment Commission, is leading to expanded online MBA program provides students opportunities in disciplines related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, called with accessibility, affordability and flex- STEM disciplines. Many of the positions that are moving to Maryland as the result of BRAC ibility, so they can deal with various life require high levels of skill in these disciplines. demands more effectively.” “This proposal is a fine example of responding to the goals of the University System of FSU’s MBA is still offered in traditional, Maryland to increase the number of graduates in the STEM areas and to increase access and face-to-face classes, but the online format affordability,” said USM Chancellor William E. Kirwan in his letter to Gibralter approving the will benefit those busy professionals who partnership. have difficulty fitting regular class times into At the meeting finalizing the agreement were, from left, Vickie Mazer, director of Graduate Services; Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, their schedules, as well as those for whom dean of FSU’s College of Business; P.K. Rajan, president of INDO-US Education; Ron Ross, FSU’s MBA coordinator; Dr. Sudhir travel to Frostburg or Hagerstown, where the Singh, associate dean of the College of Business; Dr. John Bowman, vice provost; and Karen Treber, University counsel. Wildlife Society member Jeff Curry, back right in a black polo MBA is offered at the University System of ASSOCIATE DEAN APPOINTED shirt, watches over students from some of the 22 southeastern Maryland Hagerstown, would be too difficult. universities as they participate in part of the Wildlife Conclave “The majority of students in FSU’s MBA Plan for Collaborative MBA Program With Institutions in India Finalized Dr. Sudhir Singh, a professor in the Department of Marketing and Finance, team competition – in this case identifying mammal skulls – program are part-time students who are work- has been named to the position of associate dean of the College of Business. one of the many challenges in the four-day event. FSU opened doors to more opportunities to build global community and expand its international education efforts ing adults with families and outside com- Singh has served as director of a grant-based entrepreneurship program, recently when it finalized a plan for a collaborative MBA program between FSU and two institutions in India. mitments. Frequently the family and work the Trident Initiative: Pathways to Entrepreneurship Education, since 2005, The plan, which has been in progress for the past two years, was finalized June 1 during a meeting between FSU Conclave Encourages Visiting commitments interfere with the student’s and played a significant role in establishing the Financial Planning Certificate officials and P.K. Rajan, president of INDO-US Education. It paves the way for students from Santhigiri College in the ability to take classes at the time they are program at FSU. In 2007, he was honored by the University System of state of Kerala and the Institute of Business Studies & Research (IBSAR) in the city of Mumbai to be able to enroll in Students to Go Wild offered,” said Ron Ross, coordinator of the Maryland Board of Regents with the Regents’ Faculty Award for Public Service MBA program. FSU’s MBA program beginning this fall. Participants will register for online MBA courses for the first two semesters The Department of Biology and student Wildlife Society for his efforts in enhancing the institution’s initiatives toward regional eco- Tootoonchi said the while staying in their home country, and then come to Frostburg to complete their graduate degrees. Sudhir Singh played host to the 2010 Southeastern Wildlife Conclave nomic development. online MBA should “If things move forward as planned, the College of Business will have approximately 50 graduate students from over spring break in March, featuring 361 students Singh joined Frostburg State University in 1992. He has a Ph.D. in finance from Virginia Tech and a mas- serve those students India enrolled in the MBA program by spring 2011,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, dean of the College of Business. from 22 universities in the southeastern United States. ter’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Georgia Tech. well. “Students “The goal is to continue this collaborative program in the years to come, with a possibility of expanding it to other Members of the Wildlife Society were responsible for all “Dr. Singh has always been liked and respected by his colleagues, both in and outside the College of can enroll in our countries around the world. This is a great opportunity for us to continue our progress towards internationalization aspects of the event, including raising money, preparing Business, for his honesty, integrity and professionalism,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, dean of the College of online MBA of our educational programs at Frostburg State University.” all aspects of the competitions and providing assistance Business. “I am confident that our faculty, staff and students will benefit from many personal and profes- program from The agreement with India is just the latest development in FSU’s ongoing efforts to expand its international to all attendees. The conclave, the largest ever held in sional qualities that Dr. Singh has to offer to the College of Business and our institution as a whole.” anywhere in the education programs and prepare students to work in a global economy. Frostburg also has partnerships with insti- the region and one of the largest competitive academic world. FSU tuition tutions in China, Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands. events ever held at Frostburg, was a year in the planning. and fees are com- For more information, visit organizations.frostburg.edu/ wildlife/conclave.html. 2 PROFILE fall2010 3 Alumni Honored

Graves, Oldham Honored at Spring Commencement honors An eminent educator and the leader of a major regional orchestra and chorale were honored with the student comprehension. “Megan has proven president for University Advancement, which FSU Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at Bradley Honored With USM herself to be an outstanding scholar-prac- added to her duties the oversight of media this spring’s commencement ceremony. The awards to Award for Teaching titioner-teacher and promoter of authentic relations, marketing and social media. learning,” said Dr. Joseph Hoffman, dean of Wynder Called “Living Barbara R. Graves ’66 and Kenneth A. Oldham Jr. Dr. Megan Bradley, an associate professor the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “She ’98 bring the number of honored alumni to 83. The award in the Department of Psychology, was hon- has become a national voice for improved Legend” by Associated is given to alumni who demonstrate the characteristics ored at the spring meeting of the University student learning through course redesign and Ketterman Receives National of outstanding professional career growth, commu- System of Maryland Board of Regents with Black Charities nity involvement, demonstrated interest in their alma transformation.” the Regents’ Faculty Award for Teaching. Recognition From NASPA Bernard Wynder ’78/M’84, mater and special achievements, awards, honors and The USM Regents’ Faculty Award is the Dr. Jesse Ketterman M’98/M’01, assistant assistant vice president for distinctions. highest honor that the Board bestows to vice president for student services and dean of Student Services, was honored as For over 40 years, Graves’ willingness to find new recognize exemplary USM Regents Honor Two Staffers students, was recognized as Mid-Level Student a “living legend in higher edu- ways to engage her students in the learning process led faculty achievement. Two staff members have received the Affairs Professional of the year by NASPA, cation” by the Associated Black to respect from her peers and success from her students. Bradley’s honor marks Bernard Wynder ’78/M’84, assistant vice president for student services, stands 2010 University System of Maryland Board Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Charities of Maryland during a th After earning her bachelor’s degree from Frostburg, she the third time in the to receive his “living legend in higher education” award at the 25 Anniversary of Regents Staff Award, the highest honor Education. Ketterman was formally recognized ceremony in Baltimore in June. Gala of Associated Black Charities of Maryland. Photo courtesy of ABC-MD. started her career teaching high school social studies, past four years that an bestowed on USM staff employees. Colleen at the NASPA conference in March. The ceremony marked the 25th then moved into supervision and curriculum develop- FSU faculty member Stump, associate vice president for University “Dr. Ketterman has been an enormous asset anniversary of the organization. Wynder was Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High ment, first in Prince George’s County, and then in Charles has been honored by Advancement and director of Publications, is to Frostburg State University and our alcohol among eight African-American innovators School’s Hall of Fame, received the FSU County. As a teacher, Graves “challenged the students the Regents. being honored for exceptional contribution prevention program. He has been on the front who are considered role models in higher Alumni Achievement Award, the College academically in the classroom, as she opened her heart “Dr. Bradley is an to the institution, and Mary Tola, director of lines. His receipt of this award should first and education. Admissions Representative of the Year Award Bradley in the most gracious way to share their joys and sorrows,” exceptional teacher and Health Services, is being honored for out- foremost recognize his “These eight honorees collectively represent given by the College Bound Foundation and says a fellow alum. Even in retirement, she continues to scholar whose efforts standing service to students. efforts on this campus a variety of profound achievements in higher the NAACP Image Award. work for her profession, creating and leading the Teacher reflect her deep commitment to her students,” “I am not surprised that Colleen and Mary on behalf of all of our education,” said ABC Board of Directors For more information, visit www.abc-md.org. Colleague Program in Charles County, a mentoring pro- said President Gibralter. “She has developed were selected by the USM Board of Regents students,” said President Chair Walter Amprey, former Baltimore City as a campus, state and national leader in gram for new teachers. She lives in LaPlata, Md., with her for these prestigious awards; they exemplify Gibralter. “His efforts Public Schools superintendent. “As individu- pedagogical innovation.” husband, Bill ’65. all that quality and excellence is about in have contributed to als, they demonstrate the highest levels of Poorsoltan Named Fulbright Bradley’s nomination touted her innovative Oldham has served as the president of the National higher education,” said President Gibralter. Frostburg State’s efforts educational proficiency and a special way of efforts to improve student learning, in par- “They both perform their jobs with a focus to reduce reported binge giving back to the community.” Specialist, on Baldrige Panel Philharmonic since July 2005. In less than five years, ticular her leadership at FSU in the Regent’s upon only what is best for our students and drinking and to change According to Diane Bell-McKoy, the CEO Professor of Management Dr. Keramat Oldham’s creation and implementation of business strate- Course Redesign Initiative, intended to Ketterman our institution. I am very proud of these two the demeanor of our and president of Associated Black Charities, Poorsoltan received two significant honors gies have transformed the Philharmonic from a small increase efficiency and excellence in instruc- highly skilled and enormously professional student body.” “Education was one of the earliest priori- this spring. $350,000 community orchestra and chorale into a $2 tion. FSU’s General Psychology course was staff members.” “Jesse Ketterman’s interactions with campus ties for ABC when it was founded 25 years He has been selected for a Fulbright million regional powerhouse performing at the world- redesigned as part of the initiative, with Tola’s nomination noted her work – all and community leaders, students and citizens ago, so it is particularly appropriate for us to Specialists project in Bahrain at Bahrain class Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md. results showing both improved student in the past year – in planning and develop- have brought about the kind of cooperation honor and recommit to that concept today. If Institute for Banking and Finance during the A 1998 graduate of Frostburg State University, Oldham learning and reduced cost to the University. ing a campus response to the that comes only from persistence and mutual we are to build and expand a strong African- summer. Poorsoltan will conduct a number has been a member of the FSU Foundation’s Board of That course is listed as an “exemplar” proj- H1N1 outbreak, her support understanding,” said NASPA Executive American middle class, we must teach our of workshops for young Bahraini students to Directors since 2007. He sits on the steering commit- ect by the National Center for Academic of a campus wellness initia- Director Gwendolyn Jordan Dungy. “He is a young people the importance of education for explore new ideas and opportunities and turn tees for Friends of Music at Frostburg and Staking Our Transformation (NCAT). tive and her leadership of the credit to the student affairs profession, and we wealth-building, home ownership and quality them into businesses. Claim: The Campaign for Frostburg and is a member of “Megan saw the redesign as an opportu- Brady Health Center’s suc- look forward to even bigger and better things employment.” In addition to receiving the Fulbright nity to enhance student learning, standardize FSU’s Old Main Society. He is the chair of the Community cessful reaccreditation by the from him in the future.” Wynder, a Baltimore native, started his Specialists Award, Poorsoltan was invited the quality of instruction, improve reten- Arts Grants Committee at the Frederick Arts Council. Accreditation Association for The award recognizes individuals who career as an admissions counselor and minor- to serve as a member of the 2010 volun- tion, as well as reduce costs at an institu- Oldham, his wife, Leilani, and their son, Landon, reside in Ambulatory Health Care. demonstrate outstanding commitment to ity recruiter at FSU. He moved to Slippery teer Board of Examiners for the Malcolm tional level,” said Dr. Kevin Peterson, chair Frederick, Md. Director of Brady Health the profession, have contributed to programs Rock University but then returned to FSU in Baldrige National Quality Award. The Board of the Department of Psychology. “All of since 2003, Tola has been a Tola that address the needs of students, and are 1982 as associate director of admissions. Since of Examiners provides advice and guidance these objectives have been achieved and are dedicated advocate for student experienced in creating campus environments then, he has served as director of the Office to the Baldrige Panel of Judges in select- well-documented.” health and was recognized in that promote student learning and personal of Student Human Relations and Minority ing Baldrige Award She was also praised in her nomination for 2009 as Nurse Practitioner of development. Affairs, has managed both the admissions recipients. her innovative approaches to student mentor- the Year in Allegany County. “Jesse has addressed the political as well as and financial aid offices, was director of Poorsoltan is one ing, research and service learning. She is one Stump, who has been a monumental administrative task of addressing recruitment services and assistant director of of over 400 U.S. fac- of the two certified FSU peer reviewers for member of FSU’s staff since student behavior and community relations,” athletics. ulty and professionals Quality Matters, an organization that seeks to 1983, was honored for her wrote John Lowe, retired assistant vice presi- As a consultant in the area of human rela- who will travel abroad ensure that faculty teaching online and hybrid leadership in the development dent of student development at FSU, in his tions, he has conducted workshops and lec- this year through the courses are following national standards of of publications, marketing letter nominating Ketterman for the award. tures for high schools, churches, universities, Fulbright Specialists “best practices.” Barbara Graves ’66 materials and the University’s “People with conflicting interests have come businesses and civic groups. Program. The Fulbright Bradley has also integrated service learn- Stump together under his leadership to make signifi- He has received the Trio Achiever’s Award brand identity. In 2009, she Specialists Program, Poorsoltan Ken Oldham ’98 ing into her courses as a means of enhancing was named associate vice cant differences in their lives.” for the state of Maryland, was inducted into

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created in 2000 to complement the tradi- dents, works closely with Frostburg Rangers American Youth Soccer Social Media Connections tional Fulbright Scholar Program, provides students planning to Organization, Casselman Valley AYSO and short-term academic opportunities (two to six apply to medical or den- Bishop Walsh Middle School JCP. Forge New Conversations weeks) to prominent U.S. faculty and pro- tal schools and reviews The Faculty Achievement Awards are sponsored by the fessionals to support curricular and faculty scholarship applications. alumni and friends of FSU through their generous contribu- development and institutional planning at As a result, FSU students tions to the 2010 Annual Fund Campaign. Frostburg: Take 5, Take 2 post-secondary, academic institutions around have a higher acceptance Are you a regular viewer of all things YouTube? Stay the world. Mumper to professional schools tuned for Frostburg: Take 5, a YouTube video contest than is true of any other that’s open to alumni and kicks off this fall. The contest, school in the University System of Maryland. Students Continue to Help first launched in 2007, is being brought back by popular Faculty Honored for Achievements In her role as advisor to the Pre-Professional demand, and offers a chance to win first place ($500), Medical Society, Mumper encourages stu- The 2010 FSU Foundation Awards for dents to serve, organizing blood drives and in New Orleans second place ($250) and third place ($125), as well as Faculty Achievement were presented at the raising money for Relay for Life. In June a People’s Choice Award that will be decided through Frostburg State University sent 14 students May Honors Convocation. 2009, FSU was awarded University of the to Louisiana in January to participate in a an online vote on FSU’s YouTube Channel. Look for Dr. Robert Kauffman, the recipient of the Year by the Regional American Red Cross variety of service-learning projects, including details about the contest on the FSU Alumni Association Faculty Achievement Award for Academic due to this work. Additionally, Mumper has Facebook Page! working with Habitat for Humanity, plant- Accomplishment, joined the Recreation and been an FSU representative on the Council ing well over 1,000 trees for reforestation Parks Management faculty in the College of University System Faculty, served as chair efforts and recycling around 2,500 pounds Online Chats of Education in 1992. He has consistently of the chemistry department, was a member FSU is adding new dialogue to the social media of Mardi Gras beads to raise money for an distinguished himself with his many con- of the Academic Standards Subcommittee adult day care center. The FSU students who conversation by organizing online chats with President tributions to the field of recreation, espe- and the FSU Strategic Planning Steering Gibralter through his official Blog From the ‘BURG, served were part of FSU’s Student Center for Members of FSU’s NAACP and Black Student Alliance groups who volunteered in New Orleans during the January Intersession cially in the areas of boating and safety. His Committee and is chair of the Faculty Senate. Volunteerism, NAACP and Black Student are, front row from left, Aisha Cornett and Kenisha Boone, and second row from left, Stefan Rogers, Kendall Bradford, Kelvin where he discusses a variety of University issues and Dr. James C. Saku publications include articles, book chapters, , professor of geogra- Alliance. Lyons, Keont’a Miller, John Barker, Frances Oyem, Joseph Powell and Shavonne Lawson. Other students with the FSU Student initiatives. On Nov. 3, 2009, Gibralter organized FSU’s Center for Volunteerism also did work in New Orleans just a few days earlier than the NAACP/BSA group. wall charts, educational videos and, most phy since 1996, is a recipient of the Faculty Kendall Bradford, a member of the first-ever online Q&A with student leaders, followed recently, a textbook titled Achievement Award in University and NAACP, said that the trip was very gratify- by several more online chat sessions throughout the Career Development in Community Service. As advisor to Gamma ing. “Besides volunteering, perhaps the most spring semester during which students, faculty, staff Recreation, Parks and Theta Upsilon, an international geography rewarding experience from being in the New Tourism: A Positioning and alumni were invited to ask him questions and share honor society, Saku encouraged students to Orleans area was listening to the stories of Approach their thoughts. Topics included Homecoming, Greek life, . Kauffman has participate in Earth Day/Focus Frostburg Hurricane Katrina survivors and victims,” he sustainability, FSU Athletics and how budget cuts would been the recipient of activities and organized a cleanup of the Piney said. This trip gave the students a chance to affect the University. Gibralter plans to continue the many awards, including Dam Reservoir. Saku also is a faculty mentor see the strong bond and rich heritage that the the Faculty Achievement for the FSU Honors Undergraduate Research online chats this fall. Kauffman New Orleans citizens share. Award for University Opportunity Scholarship program and While the FSU students were still busy in Facebook and Community Service and the President’s serves as a freshman ORIE instructor/advi- Louisiana, President Gibralter received a let- Launched in August 2009, the FSU Alumni Award for Outstanding Service on the sor. His faculty governance service includes ter from another university’s student group Association Facebook Page (facebook.com/frost- National Level from the American Canoeing membership on the Faculty Concerns assisting in the relief work. Patrick Cousins burgstatealumniassn) now has more than 2,000 fans Association. He is a two-time recipient of Committee, Graduate Council, University said of the FSU students, “Their friendliness, and provides an online community where alums can the Golden Quill Award from the American Undergraduate Curriculum Review work ethic and esprit de corps were simply reconnect, share memories Camping Association for outstanding film Subcommittee, University delightful. If those students are representative and get updates and and literary contributions to the field. In Council on Retention and of what Frostburg is like, it must be a won- addition, he has received over 17 grants for a announcements about the Affirmative Action derful place.” total of $904,000, and, in the past five years, and Equal Opportunity special alumni events The FSU students who dedicated their has given presentations at 17 national or Advisory Group. In fall and activities. It’s time to the hurricane relief were John international conferences. He is past president 2007, Saku was appointed also given alums an Barker, Kenisha Boone, Kendall Bradford, of the Faculty Senate and presently serves as coordinator of the African opportunity to provide Aisha Cornett, Shavonne Lawson, Kelvin chair of his department. Saku American studies minor. Lyons, Keont’a Miller, Francis Oyem, Joseph feedback and sugges- Dr. Mary Mumper, associate professor During his tenure, he initi- tions on how to keep Powell, Stefan Rogers, Richard Sours, Ashley of chemistry, is the recipient of a Faculty ated a revision of the curriculum and invited Daniels, Sarah Bigelow and Amber Bindas. alumni relations Achievement Award for University and several distinguished speakers to campus for How Much Is That Student in the Window? growing in great The two staff advisors were Robin Wynder Community Service. During her 14 years at presentations. Finally, Saku is active in the ’81/M’87 and Jeffrey Sellers. Main Street Books in Frostburg had an unusual window display over the last weekend in April. It was Kurt directions. If you FSU, one of her most notable activities has community, serving as financial secretary of Geisler, president of the 3AM Society, the student creative writing group. Geisler lived in the window for a haven’t discovered been her service as chair of the University the Knights of Columbus, Frostburg Council; To see a video about the New Orleans project, visit www. total of 60 hours, from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday, all while reading James Joyce’s Ulysses. Geisler’s feat youtube.com/watch?v=NcgUgJdplyY. it yet, be sure to Health Professions Advisory Committee. a board member of the Frostburg Interfaith was a fundraiser, which, with a used book sale the same weekend, raised $750 to bring a visiting writer to check it out. In this capacity, she advises pre-health stu- Food Pantry; and a soccer coach for the campus this fall.

66 PROFILE fall2010 7 Clinton Global i n i t i a t i v e u n i v e r s i t y : CGi u in a mix of full-group sessions and specialized Photo (leftStudents, to right): Students and BradAlumni Pitt at the Make and It Right 2008Faculty service project, Join New Orleans; Assembly Former President Clinton; Student membersworkshops. at a 2008 CGI U Meeting event. Relay for Life: FSU’s Front “I attended a workshop on climate change that focused specifically on sustainable trans- Seeking Solutions to Global Issues portation,” Sloan said. “I really enjoyed their in the Battle Against Cancer “Today’s generation of young people holds more power than any generation before it to makediscussion a about the direction the country positive impact on theBy Sidni world. Giordano It’11 is my hope that through CGI U we can harness this powermust go in the next three years.” By Eric E. Manns Jr. ’10 Giordano appreciated being able to begin to improve the lives Whatof people do you getaround when you the ignite globe the and social build imaginations a stronger of 1,300 future student forleaders us all.” to build an international network. “I was eager to consort with my counterparts from Imagine walking around, enjoying life, family and dren,” she said. “I participated in Relay for agement and raise the profile of cancer-related hailing from 83 countries, 318 schools and all 50 U.S. states? —President William J.around Clinton the globe, partake in joint learning friends, and suddenly you receive a phone call or Life because I want to help find a cure and I issues. experiences and exchange ideas about interna- want to support all those who are enduring President Gibralter’s life was changed at a building on the successful model of the Clinton Global initiative (CGi), which brings together world leaders to taketional action affairs.” on visit a doctor, and you learn that you or a loved cancer or those who are just finding out they young age by cancer; his father, J. Frederick global challenges, Former President nderClinton the leadership,launched CG missioni u in 2007 to clingengage program the next for generationstudents living of leadersoff-campus. on college Andorfercampuses said, “Being a facilitator … one has cancer. For three members of the FSU have cancer.” Gibralter, died from malignant melanoma allowed me to see a broad range of commit- For Dr. Cindy Herzog, associate dean for around the world. now in its second andyear, vision CGi ofu formerwill hold President a meeting of students,“Students university were selected presidents, based on and the youthmerit organizations at when his son was only 12. His personal story ments that students from around the globe family who have experienced that moment, their the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, her is the reason he has participated in the event the university of texas at austin, FebruaryClinton, 13-15, the 2009. third annual of their proposals,” Andorfer said. “They Clinton Global Initiative had to not only come up with an idea, but have made to improving education, espe- participation in FSU’s Relay for Life has become moment came via a phone call in 2005, tell- every year since he took on the leadership of CGi u held its inaugural meetingUniversity in (CGI march U) of was 2008 launched at tulane at the u niversityalso in had new to oshowrleans, how convening they would hundredsmeasure of studentscially among and the world’s poor. Students at ing her she had breast cancer. “It was like a FSU. each session had the opportunity to share a personal mission, bringing them together for a rug being pulled out from underneath me.” “Relay is a remarkable event that brings the university officials from nearlyUniversity every of state Miami and last 15 April,countries with toa group address concernsimpact and including what this energy would mean& climate for theirchange, global health, their experiences, successes and frustrations To complicate matters, she was unable to get University community together,” Gibralter peace & human rights, andfrom poverty FSU whoalleviation. had been t oselected give back to attend to n ew ocommunity.”rleans, attendees participated in a service project with common cause: finding a cure. and take action against with solving the intractable problems into her preferred facility for treatment. She said. “It is an extraordinary event, and it gets brad Pitt’s make it rCGIA PROJECTight OF project THEpressing CLINTON GLOBAL in international the INITIATIVE U lower 9th Ward, preparing sites for the construction of new homes in the neighborhoodrelated to education from lack of books, For freshman Allison Meads, that moment experienced anger at the beginning, but she bigger every year. It is a tribute to the amaz- devastated by Hurricane Katrina.challenges. t heOver 2009 the CG i u meeting will add education to its list of focus areas and develop a newcomputers and schools to encouraging came early. “Two days before my 14th birth- was able to rely on her family and her faith to ing strength of the Frostburg community.” service project in the2008 a Partnershipustincourse community. Opportunity of three Guide days, the education of girls. I found it sim- day, I received the news that I had Leukemia get her through months of treatment. This year the FSU community raised over students, university ply remarkable that there were so many A.L.L. Acute Lymphoblastic,” she said, a can- It wasn’t until Herzog was diagnosed that $43,704.68 as of June 28; funds will con- beyond its annual meeting,professors, CGi u is public a growing community of young leaders. throughout the year, and as a prerequisite motivatedof students with such incredible cer of the white blood cells, the ones that help she got involved in Relay, which has occurred tinue to be collected through August. The attending the CGi u meeting,leaders members and celebrities develop a Commitment to action: a specific plan of action that addresses a pressingideas and that these ideas were actu- the body fight infection. at Frostburg every year since 2003. Inspired event, which ran from Friday night through challenge on their campus,shared in their inspiration, communities, or in different parts of the world. since the inaugural meeting, nearly 1,000ally being implemented, not just talked Meads’ cancer treatments started imme- Saturday morning April 23 and 24, included commitments have been madepassion by andstudents, national youth organizations, and universities around the world. Commitmentsabout.” range diately. To keep her spirits high, Allison’s 68 teams, 883 registered participants and a The former president was in atten- total of over 1,000 people participating in one from installing energy-efficientcommitment. light bulbs and establishing bike-share programs on campuses to distributing life-saving water mother surprised her with a birthday party in FSU juniors Sidni dance and participated in presentations. her hospital room. form or another. filtrations kits and designing medical backpacks for nomadic doctors in africa. as members implement their commitments, they Giordano and Matt “Having a moment to personally “It was a shocking moment but in that Frostburg’s Relay For Life takes an entire are asked to report their progressSloan represented back to CG i u. thank President Clinton for his dedica- moment my family all came together for me.” year to plan. With many hours dedicated by tion and enthusiasm was a high point,” students, faculty and staff and community students can also take a leadershipthe first teamrole onfrom their campus by joining the CGi u campus representative network. nearly 200 student Meads says that having cancer has given her FSU to be selected Andorfer remarked. an appreciation for life and the little things members, Relay is one of the biggest events representatives from over 25 countries are working together to spread the word about CGi u and increase the impact of com- for the conference. The Clinton Global Initiative that come along with it, such as going to held during the school year. The actual event mitments on their campuses.They were joined by University made it possible to culti- school every day. Because her treatments were by the students involved in Relay and the begins in Bobcat Stadium with cancer survi- Dr. Joan Andorfer vate a network of relationships that physically demanding, she missed months of diversity of their interests, she established the vors among the FSU community, identified to learn more about CGi u and ongoing commitments, From left, Mattvisit Sloan, CG Dr.iu Joan.org Andorfer, or email Justin [email protected] Fleet ’02, Christine Petro ’02 and Sidni Giordano. of the Department of extended far beyond the time spent in school and lost out on a lot of the high school Herzog Family Scholarship, named for those by the purple sashes they wear, taking the first Political Science, who Miami. Andorfer wants experiences she had been looking forward to. who stood by her during treatment. Any FSU lap around the track. Following the survivors’ served in an official role as a facilitator for the The FSU contingent to encourage other FSU “Finding a cure, it’s important to me student with an interest in cancer-related lap, the volunteers from the participating CGi u meetingeducation section of the CGI U. was joined by two FSU students to make a similar because I don’t want other families to con- issues will be eligible to apply. To Herzog, teams begin the marathon walk, with at least The students’ application process for CGI alumni, Justin Van Fleet commitment. tinue to worry about whether or not their Relay for Life is more than a fundraiser: It’s one member from each team on the track for F e b r u a r y 13-15U included, 2009 commitment proposals for proj- ’02 and Christine Petro “I would very much like loved ones will live or die, especially chil- designed to give hope, comfort and encour- the 12-hour length of the Relay. Luminaries ects they will conduct to address challenges ’02. Petro also served as a to expand FSU’s presence that honor survivors and those lost to cancer T h e u n i v e rin s one i T ofy the ofiveF focus T eareas: x aeducation, s a T a facilitator,u s T i nand Van Fleet at this forum and get our circle the entire stadium track, with more on environment and climate change, peace and ran the entire education students actively engaged in the bleachers spelling out “HOPE.” human rights, poverty alleviation and public section of the event. Van how to solve problems that For Gibralter, Meads, Herzog and the health. Fleet has also worked plague the world and our hundreds of other FSU folks involved, Relay Inspired by the recent movement toward for the original Clinton nation,” she said. is a time for reflection, a time for celebration achieving sustainability at FSU, both Sloan Global Initiative for world “It was the experience of and a time for coming together for a common Clinton Globaland Giordano i nitiative made commitments university to reduce leaders. a lifetime,” Sloan said.  cause: finding a cure.  CGiu.org . [email protected]’s carbon footprint. . t Sloanel: +1.212.397.2255 began a pro- . Fax: +1.212.397.2256In addition to hearing about the work their gram to promote the use of reusable drinking peers are doing, attendees were able to learn bottles, and Giordano piloted a curbside recy- from experts and activists in a variety of fields

010909 8 PROFILE fall2010 9 Staking Our Claim Desire to Nurture Leaders Prompts The Campaign for Frostburg Thomases to Establish Scholarship Dennis and Dawn Thomas can tell you a lot about leadership. They’ve worked with some of the greatest leaders ever in politics, private industry and education, and they’ve demonstrated those qualities in their professional and personal lives. And because both readily point back to their days as students at Frostburg for nurturing those qualities, they have decided to do their part to grow the leaders of tomorrow through the Dennis and Dawn Thomas Presidential Leadership Sam Griffith, left, and Ken Kennedy. Scholarship. he FSU Foundation is celebrating the strongest fundraising year in the course of Staking Our Claim: The Campaign for Frostburg, stablished through a industry. He served U.S. senators and began teaching teachers, first tute sponsors a number of edu- Ken Kennedy Honored commitment of $50,000 J. Glenn Beall Jr. of Maryland and at McDaniel College (Western cational programs that promote with $3,270,740 raised at the end of fiscal 2010. With this T with Foundation to the FSU Foundation, William Roth of Delaware. He Maryland) and later at American civic responsibility and awareness healthy finish, the FSUF has surpassed 87 percent of its $15 million the scholarship is met the former when the then- University, where she earned her of governmental and political goal, having raised more than $13 million to date. Pinnacle Award designedE to provide significant minority leader of the Maryland doctorate. processes. The FSU Foundation has honored Ken Kennedy financial support to students who House of Delegates spoke at “I tell my wife that she’s the one The newest of these leader- have qualified for FSU’s President’s Frostburg State College. Dennis “I am particularly gratified to see many of Frostburg’s M’72 with the Pinnacle Award, its highest honor, with the real job,” Dennis said, say- ship initiatives is the President’s Leadership Circle and who have an ing he couldn’t Leadership Circle, a group of 20 alumni, friends, faculty and staff stepping up their in recognition of the nearly quarter-century of interest in public policy and public conceive of fac- students, chosen via application, giving in this current economic climate,” said Quincy expert guidance and time he has offered to the FSU service. ing a classroom nomination and interview from a Crawford ’65, chair of the Staking Our Claim Steering Foundation. “We’re both driven by a not full of stu- diverse array of backgrounds and Committee. “It will be essential to maintain our Kennedy, only the sixth person to receive the momentum in this final year of the campaign. With the uncommon experience – coming dents, despite majors. They meet regularly to Pinnacle Award, is retired from Westvaco (now from a modest background,” said having dealt discuss issues, network with leaders Campaign Progress uncertainties of state funding and the nation’s economy NewPage). He is the current treasurer of the overall, Frostburg State University and its students need Dennis Thomas ’65. “If a couple with CEOs, and cultivate an understanding of Foundation Board of Directors, serving in that role everyone’s support more than ever.” of people hadn’t reached out and senators and a how best to apply their leadership since 1989, and he served on the board for a number CAMPAIGN GOAL “It’s encouraging to see how many people recognize helped us, our lives would have U.S. president. skills in the world. of years before that. the importance of higher education in both our region’s been very, very different. We want Many people The Thomases say that leader- $15 million and nation’s future,” said Sam Griffith, president of the The award was presented during this spring’s to offer the same kind of experi- can point to ship can be found in any walk of FSU Foundation. “With all the challenges facing our Sloop Leadership Institute, named for the late FSU ence to someone else.” a teacher who life. “Leadership is what you do, world, it stands to reason that the power of educated professor Richard Sloop. His wife, who attended has had a sig- what your mindset is irrespective of $13.2 million minds coupled with Frostburg’s values of leadership and “Ken’s years of service have helped to provide a Frostburg from 1963 to 1965 but nificant impact the job, being oriented to do things AS OF 6/30/10 service will be critical in helping us find solutions.” bright future for FSU and his consistent unrestricted earned her degree from Towson, on their lives, for other people.” Dennis said. Gifts to Staking Our Claim support student enrich- giving to the Annual Fund helps the University fund said so much of what has been he said; “There “There are always opportunities to Dawn and Dennis Thomas ’65 ment, academic enrichment and regional and cultural its most critical and immediate needs,” said Sam important to them throughout are a lot of give back and do good things for enrichment. Griffith, president of the FSU Foundation Board of their lives began when they were people around people.” The unrestricted Annual Fund, which helps the Directors. “It seems particularly fitting to honor him Frostburg students. In addition to was later a presidential appoin- who would say that person is Dr. The Thomases said they were FY10 Total University fund its most critical and immediate needs, this evening in conjunction with the Sloop Leadership meeting each other and receiving tee as Assistant Secretary of the Thomas.” moved to establish the scholarship $3.2 million also had its strongest year of the campaign, bringing in Institute. Like Dick Sloop, Ken is a principled leader, invaluable education and experi- Treasury and then on the staff The Thomases are strong after watching a presentation of as of 6/30/2010 more than $222,000. In addition, $16,800 was raised concerned about the common good and the welfare ences, they met lifelong friends – of President Reagan, ultimately supporters of other leadership other donors talking about their to support Forever Frostburg, a new emergency scholar- of our students.” most members of Dawn’s sorority, becoming the president’s deputy development programs at FSU, personal motivations to give back Alpha Xi Delta, and Dennis’ fra- chief of staff. After leaving public ship campaign. It was developed this year in light of the Kennedy retired in 1989 as expansion program co- including the Sloop Leadership to Frostburg. ternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon – with service, Dennis joined the Fortune Institute, named in honor of the “It captured so strongly what we FY10 GOAL challenging economy and serves those students with the ordinator from Westvaco’s Luke Mill after 37 years of whom they still get together every 500 company International Paper, late professor and TKE advisor, feel about Frostburg and how it greatest need. Approximately 70 percent of all FSU stu- service in a variety of roles, among them as president $2.1 million 132% summer as they have for the past retiring 20 years later as senior vice Dr. Richard Sloop. Dennis also clearly impacted our personal and dents – that’s more than 3,700 people – received some of the subsidiary, Westvaco Resources, Inc. He joined form of aid in 2009. 43 years. (See story in the summer president for public affairs and sits on the board of the J. Glenn professional lives,” he said. the Luke Mill in 1952 in the Engineering Department. 2002 issue of Profile.) 100% “Frostburg has always served students of great prom- communications. Beall Institute for Public Affairs He is also active with the Maplehurst Country Club, Editor’s note: The presentation that ise who might not otherwise afford a college education,” “All my love and loyalties remain Dawn spent most of her career at FSU to watch over the legacy St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Frostburg, the Elks and inspired the Thomases was the award- said Bernard J. Davisson, II ’81, vice president for with Frostburg,” Dawn said. “I did as an educator, starting out teach- and intent of his mentor and the American Legion. a lot of growing up there – it was ing social studies at the middle friend. Established by the sena- winning Staking Our Claim video. See University Advancement and executive director of the it at www.vimeo.com/10173616. FSU Foundation. “Our Financial Aid Office is seeing perfect.” school level. After her son was born tor not long before his death to more and more students who are having difficulty filling Dennis spent 20 years each in and her career took a few differ- encourage young people to choose by Liz Douglas Medcalf the gaps in their funding. Forever Frostburg allows us to the political sphere and in private ent turns, she circled back around lives of public service, the insti- designate funds to these most vulnerable students right away.” 10 11 Staking Our Claim The Campaign for Frostburg Gordon M. Cooley Joins FSUF Board of Directors The FSU Foundation Board of Directors has For nearly 40 years, the Frostburg community was lucky enough to know welcomed a new member, Gordon M. Cooley, of Ijamsville, Md., regional president for PNC Morris H. Willey ’72/M’74, a long-time educator and colleague at Frostburg Scholarship For Aspiring Musicians Bank in Western Maryland. State University who fused his passion for knowledge with his easy ability Cooley has been a bank senior staff member to form lasting friendships and change people’s lives. Honors Beloved Accompanist for 20 years. His most recent positions include serving on the executive team at F&M Bancorp hen she was a ... I adored her,” she said. “If I of Frederick, Md., and as F&M’s general counsel child, the late didn’t treat the students well, she and corporate secretary. Betty Jane let me know. I respected her hon- Following Mercantile Family Celebrates Willey’s Love Phillips’ piano esty. If there was a need for tough Bankshares Corp.’s acqui- Wteacher would dictate Mozart love, she was there to give it.” sition of F&M in 2003, of Helping Others Learn and Bach to her while she played When it came time for Cooley was retained and blindfolded. It was an exercise Soderberg to decide how to help served the corporation as that helped to develop her perfect music students through philan- Gordon Cooley senior vice president and Jay Hegeman’73/M’81, FSU’s Hegeman said. “He was a master make the most of theirs. He was pitch and reflected her absolute thropy, naturally she thought of deputy general counsel. In his current position registrar and assistant vice presi- of helping students find a per- particularly interested in helping passion for music – if she ever lost establishing a scholarship in her with PNC, he is responsible for client retention dent for Student & Educational sonal approach to math.” students who had obstacles to her eyesight, she would still be mother’s honor. “I didn’t want and business development, and he acts as the Services, probably knows this overcome,” Tara said. able to find the right notes from the scholarship in my name. bank’s liaison with the local community. better than most – in addition A Familial Love of Together with Willey’s wife, memory alone. I thought, ‘The person who A 25-year associate and past president of the to living in the same hall during Learning Vicki, they established the Morris “She could transpose anything deserves it is Mom.’” Frederick County Bar Association, he organized college, Hegeman also shared an Not surprisingly, Willey’s pas- H. Willey Memorial Scholarship … she loved music and was sion for learning was shared not She introduced the a service project that improved the working office with Willey for many years, for undergraduates in FSU’s insatiably hungry for it,” said Dr. with only a bookshelf dividing only with his students, but also Karen Soderberg, possibility of the environment for local offices of the Maryland College of Liberal Arts and her daugh- Dr. Karen Soderberg and her mother, Betty Jane Phillips. the space in half, and was one of with his beloved daughters: Tara, Sciences, with a preference for ter, and director of Vocal and scholarship one day Legal Aid Bureau and established the Justice Willey’s closest friends. 34; Lindsay, 31; Madison, 14; students majoring in math and/ Choral Activities, who worked It was this positive energy and ulty and staff and the local com- for All Fund. This is a fund that helps make legal over lunch to Phillips, “Neither of us had any per- and Blair, 11. This love of learn- or science. side by side with her mother for support that caused countless munity, where she accompanied services available to all, regardless of one’s who loved the idea. sonal secrets during those years,” ing spilled over into a deep love “He dedicated so much of his 10 years at FSU. “She had a phe- students to form close friendships the Cumberland Choral Society ability to pay. Having volunteered with a dozen Hegeman laughed. for his family. time and energy to the students nomenal talent.” with Phillips that went beyond and the Emmanuel Episcopal In October 2009, organizations over the years, each one provided During their time in college, “Growing up, he was always of FSU, finding ways to help Born in Valley, Wash., Phillips’ her work with their performances. Church choir and was a member Soderberg established Cooley with another chance to use his talents Willey “complained about not playing math games with us – them with a multitude of issues – comprehensive training as a child It wasn’t unusual to find clusters of the Cumberland Music and the Betty Jane Phillips and experience to improve the community, with getting his homework done, but teaching us about adding, sub- we really wanted that compassion prodigy led her to study with the of them spending time with her in Arts Society. Scholarship, which the FSU Foundation and FSU’s students the latest no one seemed to care. His room tracting, multiplication by using to live on,” Lindsay said. world-renowned concert pianist the Department of Music office, “Betty Jane and I performed supports students to benefit. was generally packed every night blocks or weights,” Tara said. “Dad was far from perfect, but and music educator Robert Pace where she often went to relax numerous times on campus and until early morning,” Hegeman “When I was a teenager, he was that’s part of what made him so at Columbia University. Pace’s between rehearsals, or for them to in the community, so we got to majoring in music with New Named Funds Created remembers. A member of Alpha incredibly patient as I struggled likable – and he was the first to teaching methods that focused seek out her advice on everything know each other very well as a concentration in vocal Allegany Soil Conservation District Scholarship in Delta Chi fraternity, Willey was with trig and calculus. Even as I laugh at himself,” Tara said. on sight reading and nurturing from life choices to relationships musicians,” Gallagher said. “But performance and/or Honor of Supervisors Who Have Served on the often the center of parties, road was working on my master’s, he “... We are doing this as a way to students’ abilities to do creative to problems at home. They even our relationship went much music education. Allegany Soil Conservation District Board trips, “the usual college crazy was helping me with statistics.” remember him – to give others a improvisation were central to her formed a Facebook Group in her deeper than that. We spent many Gary D. Cook Professional Development stuff.” After their father passed away, means to remember him – and by own approach as a performer, honor called “Miss Betty Jane hours talking about her life in The scholarship took on in Theatre Fund It was his amiable personality Tara and Lindsay Willey realized remembering him, help to con- educator and accompanist, some- Rocks Our Socks.” Oregon, her travels, my travels, another dimension months later Alejandro Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship that later made it easy for stu- they needed to do something to tinue some of the good he would thing she fine-tuned while teach- “Her loving, caring attitude I politics, teaching, dealing with in February when, at 87, Phillips Leslie Leibowitz Psychology Graduate Scholarship dents to approach Willey when embody Willey’s life and every- be doing.” ing piano in Astoria and Portland, think made each of her students students. … She was like a second passed away, a loss that shook the John C. Martin, Sr. Memorial Scholarship they were having problems learn- thing he gave to others. Lindsay agrees. “Dad valued Ore., and through her eventual truly trust and really understand mother to me, always willing to entire community and caused McVicker Family Endowment for Athletics ing in their classes. After earning “He really cared about educa- and enjoyed education – he was position as an accompanist at what she was saying to them,” give advice and support me since many a student and faculty mem- Monaco Family History Scholarship his degrees, Willey stayed on at tion and wanted to help students like a sponge, soaking up every FSU. said Britany Poindexter, a junior I’ve been a professor at Frostburg. ber to dedicate performances. Pfluger Family Accounting Scholarship Frostburg to fill various teaching experience,” she said. “Working “For undergraduate music stu- majoring in music education and We always had a lot of fun teasing “It’s now in her memory Joan K. & Robert S. Selby Scholarship assignments. He was hired full at Frostburg put him in contact dents, playing alone can be a very member of the Chamber Choir each other and laughing when we instead of honoring her,” Sigma Tau Gamma Scholarship time as an academic counselor, with so many different people, daunting and frightening experi- who loved her dearly. “I think were together – that will always Soderberg said. “I’m so glad I Margaret Ager Smith Music Scholarship and eventually became registrar. and I know he really loved that. ence, especially for freshmen,” she saw the potential in each and be a special memory for me.” did it and that she knew about it Ellen Talbert-Miller Undergraduate Scholarship He succumbed to an aggressive In some way I hope this scholar- said Dr. Mark Gallagher, assistant every one of us, even when we as Soderberg was also lucky and was part of the process. … in Physics brain tumor in 2008. ship does what he tried to do – professor of music at FSU. “Betty her students doubted our abilities. enough to enjoy an extraordinary She loved the idea of supporting Target Department of Management Leadership & “Morris helped many, many help students focus on and enjoy Jane always took a very positive, She would do anything for any of connection to her mother that talented, young musicians.” Human Behavior Competition Scholarship students to complete their math their education.” calming and supportive approach us if it meant helping us achieve went beyond family to include a Dennis & Dawn Thomas Presidential Leadership requirements at FSU due to when playing for students, work- our full potential in our field of shared love of music and teach- Scholarship his patience and understand- ing to build not only their per- choice.” ing. “When you work with your Drs. Richard Trask & Karen Holbrook Cherry Tree Grove Fund ing of how each one of them forming skills but their confi- Phillips’ loving connection to mother, you have to develop a By Becca Ramspott By Becca Ramspott Col. Donald J. White & Dr. Janet L. Wasson approached problems differently,” Morris Willey ’72/M’74 dence as well.” others also extended to FSU fac- friendship, a collaboration. Wellness Fund 12 13 Staking Our Claim The Campaign for Frostburg

Professor Wins Award of Excellence for campaign Video FSU Professor of Mass Communication Micheal McAlexander won the Award of Excellence in the promotional category for the “Staking Our Claim” video at the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. The video was funded by a grant from the FSU Foundation and was created to Leave Your Legacy Where Your Memories are encourage greater financial support for The Lane University Center has been the hub of student life since its opening day in 1973. It has been the site for countless the University as a part of Staking Our dances, concerts, performances, lectures, meetings, tournaments and other milestone events deeply cherished by alumni. Claim: The Campaign for Frostburg. The building is currently undergoing its first major renovation since it Students and industry professionals was built, creating new spaces and opportunities for future cherished from around the country submit entries memories. for the contest. McAlexander’s winning With this renovation and expansion come new recognition oppor- piece was shown at the BEA conven- tunities for those who wish to have their name or that of a loved one tion in Las Vegas in April. The complete permanently associated with a space in the updated building. These video can be seen online at www.vimeo. commitments can be fulfilled over the course of up to five years. com/10173616. Contact the Office of University Advancement, 301.687.4161 The Broadcast Education Association is or e-mail [email protected] for more information. the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate stu- dents who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and ad page multimedia enterprises. Comcast Officials Tour FSU-TV3, Sharing the Gift Present Grant of Dvořák Comcast officials Jody Doherty, vice president of Community Investment, and Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon performed the Mark Depretis, manager of Government Affairs, as well as Frostburg city officials, music of Antonín Dvořák, the Czech were on campus in May to tour the facilities of FSU-TV3 and the Department of composer known for works such as The Mass Communication. The cable giant has given FSU a grant of $4,750, made New World Symphony at a Chautauqua available to FSU through the cooperation of the city of Frostburg and Comcast. event in May. The performance and The grant will allow FSU-TV3 to expand its programming through the purchase of discussion of Dvořák’s life and work equipment and by paying stipends to students, who will receive real-world educa- were presented to a group of alumni tional opportunities in the area of television production. FSU-TV3 serves Comcast and friends of the University at Hidden From left, Paul Barry, Rosalie Barry and Joshua Bittner. customers in the Frostburg market and is also available as video-on-demand and Waters, the Baltimore-area residence in streaming video on the Web at www.frostburg.edu/dept/mcom/channel3. of University System of Maryland event unites Donors, Chancellor William E. Kirwan. Dixon, Recipients chair of FSU’s Department of Music, is This spring, Paul and Rosalie Barry had a featured soloist for the International the opportunity to meet Joshua Bittner, the Dvořák Society’s “American Spring,” and 2009-2010 recipient of the the Paul E. and tours extensively throughout the Czech Betty J. Barry Endowed Scholarship, which Republic each year. was established by Paul’s father. The three met at a reception that celebrated leader- ship donors of $1,000 or more held before a performance of Godspell. (The University Theatre’s student production starred and was choreographed by Ryan Bowie ’08.) Melanie Lombardi, FSU-TV3 cable channel manager, second from right, describes some of the Like the Barrys, a number of donors who operations of the University’s educational access channel to, from left, Comcast officials Jody had established scholarships through the Doherty and Mark Depretis and Frostburg Mayor Arthur Bond. FSU Foundation were able to meet those students who are benefiting from their generosity. Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon 

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16 17 Student Exhibition Celebrates ith its sustainability initiative and LGLG in place, over the past three years, the University has seen a variety of incre- “Our Sisters, the Trees” mental but significant developments supporting sustain- As part of Earth Week 2010, the ability – including organizing annual educational events students in Susan Dodge’s Three like Earth Week, constructing its Wind-Solar Energy Dimensional Design class installed systemW (WISE) and establishing an Energy Star purchasing policy, which 65 individual sculptures on campus, ensures FSU purchases energy-efficient products and equipment. using trees as not only a place to On Earth Day this spring, FSU received recognition that others are taking note of these efforts: The University was listed in “The Princeton display the art, but as part of the Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges,” which highlights institutions sculpture itself. that have demonstrated an Working throughout the heart above-average commitment of the campus, the artists were to sustainability in terms of charged with working within the campus infrastructure, activi- In the 2010 Recyclemania competition, FSU ranked first among University System of Maryland environment around and in each ties and initiatives. Published institutions. tree; they were to have considered the context of the work and re- in partnership with the U.S. sponded to the inherent nature of the tree. Called “Our Sisters, the Green Building Council, the free, online guide (www.princetonreview. Trees,” the exhibition was considered a collaboration with nature, com/greenguide) profiles the nation’s most environmentally responsible  The University hired Lawrence Gingerich as its safety celebrating photosynthesis, the carbon dioxide/oxygen respiration campuses. and sustainability coordinator. He will lead FSU’s ef- cycle and the interconnected relationship between humans and forts to become a safer and more sustainable campus. trees. Here are some other recent updates on FSU’s going-green front: Gingerich’s responsibilities include chairing LGLG “The conceptual thinking ranges from environmental mani- and taking charge of FSU’s Institutional Occupational festos to photosynthesis to sheer appreciation of the beauty trees  FSU has created a minor in sustainability studies to uphold its com- Safety, Health and Environmental effort. Gingerich provide,” Dodge wrote. mitment to environmental education and respond to workforce needs. Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, this interdisciplin- ary minor takes advantage of a variety of sustainability-related subjects  Continuing his efforts to put FSU on the map in positive ways that in FSU’s existing departments and encourages students to explore envi- relate to sustainability, President Gibralter accepted an appointment on ronmental, economic and social equity issues relating to sustainability Second Nature’s National Transportation Policy Task Force, a project so they’ll have the knowledge they need to take advantage of “green that works in partnership with Transportation for America. This task collar” jobs. force is made up of 15 college and university presidents who in May presented a series of recommendations to policymakers to help ensure federal transportation policy takes both climate goals and the priori-  Thanks to progress made in recycling, FSU ranks first among USM ties of higher education into account. The task force is also working to institutions in numerous Recyclemania categories, and ranked seventh engage other higher education leaders to elevate the national dialogue overall out of 223 institutions nationally in the paper recycling contest. about national transportation policy. Recyclemania is a 10-week competition among colleges and universi- ties to see who can reduce and recycle the most on-campus waste.  In May the University received accolades for its role in helping restore the Lyric building on Frostburg’s downtown Main Street when Mary- land’s Department of Planning presented FSU with a Smart, Green & “ In supporting the common desire of people all Growing Award, which recognizes community efforts that demonstrate innovative methods for managing growth and protecting Maryland’s over the world for a sustainable environment natural resources. and renewable energy, we take this opportunity to celebrate the interdependence FSU was listed in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to of trees and humanity; to appreciate not only 286 Green Colleges,” which highlights institutions their beauty, but their silent contribution to that have demonstrated an above-average the air we breathe.” commitment to sustainability in terms of campus Learn more about Frostburg’s progress in becoming a more infrastructure, activities and initiatives. The Gar-Bodge Squad (“4 Heroes, 1 Campus, Hundreds of Recyclables”) – from left, Sammy sustainable campus by visiting www.frostburg.edu/lglg and Brackett, Jordan Andrews and Mike Stevenson, as well as Tyler Southerly, not pictured – fanned out across campus to survey the quality and utilization of campus recycling stations this spring. visiting LGLG’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/frostburglglg.

18 19 Alums’ Careers Reflect Range of Roles Within Health Industry Wellness Inside and Out

he emergency heart surgery that saved Care and Counseling Part someone’s life. The post-traumatic of Prognosis In the medical world, many significant steps stress disorder treatment that helped happen between prognosis and treatment. Ann Stembridge ’81, helps patients stay a veteran get back on his feet. The informed so they can take that next impor- Tphysical therapy that made it possible for tant step, whatever it may be. Stembridge has spent the past 24 years working as a genet- an athlete to finish an exciting season. The ics counselor at Kaiser Permanente Medical conversation that opened a woman’s eyes to her Group in Oakland, Calif., providing infor- mation and support to families whose mem- family’s genetic history of breast cancer. Health bers have birth defects or genetic disorders, or and wellness professionals make it possible for who may be at risk for a variety of inherited Ann Stembridge ’81 conditions. people to deal with life-changing situations in “I love the field as we are helping families Stembridge recognized that seeing people through life-changing situations was one powerful and proactive ways. Many of these individually with genetic conditions and con- cerns. My work with them is not all medical, of her strengths while working as a resident professionals include Frostburg’s own alumni, but about their family and coping with often assistant at Frostburg. She also credits her very difficult diagnoses,” she said. “The genet- sensitivity to others to FSU’s close-knit com- who, through their knowledge and dedication, ics in a condition stays the same, but the fam- munity, where she knew she “was not a num- demonstrate that health care is something that ily and their needs change constantly, so it is ber.” A solid foundation in science obtained always something different.” through her biology degree and a genetics touches every aspect of our lives – from the Stembridge’s typical work day might entail class with Dr. Wayne Yoder also assured physical to the emotional. testing for the breast cancer genes BRCA-1 Stembridge that genetics counseling would be and BRCA-2 and colon cancer genes a promising career choice. And it has been. HNPCC and FAP, offering ethnicity-based “I have enjoyed going to work almost every and prenatal screenings to pregnant women day for the last 24 years – most people cannot and their partners or teaching classes in say that,” she said. prenatal diagnosis and cancer. She specializes in cancer genetics, but she works in various areas of genetics with people of all ages. Fast Thinking and “I find it especially meaningful when I Perfect Precision can tell someone they did not inherit the Sometimes taking immediate action is the familial mutation for breast cancer or other best and only way to deal with a medical situ- By Becca Ramspott genetic diseases such as X-linked conditions ation. Dr. Mark Nelson ’83 is very familiar like hemophilia,” she said. “On the other with this scenario as a cardiovascular surgeon hand, to tell someone their child has a birth at the Western Maryland Health System defect, a chromosome problem or that they Heart Institute in Cumberland, Md., where have inherited the familial mutation for a he has performed more than 2,000 cardiac given condition are my hardest times. … The surgeries over the past 10 years. discussions on where to go from there have “I am frequently faced with life and death led to some of the most rewarding counseling situations and have to make quick decisions,” for me, in trying to help families with diffi- he said. “One minute a patient can seem- cult news.” ingly be doing fine and the next minute they 20 21 are not. This prompts me to continuous said. “Sometimes as advocates we just listen, The residents at Perry Point range in age a highly selective Post-Professional Athletic athletic trainers assess injuries that may hap- surveillance and preventative care.” sometimes we talk, sometimes we intervene from 30 to 90 and receive care and rehabilita- Training Education Program at the University pen later in the season), rehabilitating athletes The decision Nelson made to go into on behalf of the patient and sometimes we tion for a variety of ailments, including post- of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which leads from injuries and traveling to games, among medicine was a gradual and natural one. cry.” traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, to a master’s degree in exercise and sport sci- many other responsibilities. A Frostburg native and the son of two Prior to her current position in patient dementia, Parkinson’s disease, mental illness ence with a specialization in athletic training. Maintaining a busy schedule while teach- teachers, including a dad who taught math advocacy, Carder completed an MBA at and physical injuries. McFadden is respon- “I first heard about UNC from my pro- ing and studying is nothing new for Bonser. and science, he enrolled at Frostburg State Frostburg and worked in laboratory manage- sible for providing programs, activities and fessors, who all regarded it as one of the top While at FSU, he participated in everything because it was close, relatively inexpensive ment. This combination gave her the right interventions that enable residents to meet sports medicine research schools in the coun- from the Roadtrip Nation program, which compared to out-of-state schools and had blend of knowledge to answer patient’s ques- their therapy goals and improve their over- try,” Bonser said. “I began to recognize this helps students define their unique paths a good reputation in chemistry, his chosen tions in a proactive and informed way. all quality of life – fishing, cookouts, music was true, noticing that most of our textbooks in life, to FSU’s BURG Peer Education major. “I felt I had an excellent clinical back- therapy, exercise groups, arts and crafts and were published by Dr. (William) Prentice, Network, which encourages healthy choices Dr. Paul Hunt, who chaired Frostburg’s ground in medicine, complaint and conflict volunteer-sponsored events are a few exam- who is the head of the UNC program and on campus, to Creating Healthy, Informed Chemistry Department at the time, management skills, employee and patient sat- ples. One of his most rewarding experiences continues to publish ground-breaking Lasting Lifestyles (CHILL), Frostburg’s stu- encouraged Nelson’s long-time interest in isfaction knowledge, interpersonal communi- was when, in 2007, after serving as coach in research within the field.” dent wellness initiative that was launched in human anatomy and physiology. “Through cation skills, customer service and health-care the National Veterans Golden Age Games in A joint collaboration between UNC’s 2008 with a contribution from AstraZeneca him, I realized going into medicine was management experience,” she said. Houston, he successfully created a local ver- Department of Exercise and Sport Science Pharmaceuticals LP. very obtainable, so that’s what I did,” Dr. Mark Nelson ’83 Carder’s unique skill set is perhaps more sion of the Golden Age Games for Maryland – Division of Sports Medicine and Athletic “The values, hard work and joy that came Nelson said. important than ever as patients face mount- veterans age 55 and older at Perry Point. Department, the program accepts only eight from staying fit and well became more of a Nelson became interested in cardiac ing medical bills in an uncertain job market. McFadden is also completing a master’s in to 10 students a year and includes a stipend lifestyle for me in college as I slowly adopted surgery during a residency at West Virginia “As an advocate, it is rare that a week goes recreation and parks management at FSU, and a paid graduate assistant position work- things I learned from classes and other peo- University, which included an introduc- by that I do not get calls from patients or which gives him an opportunity to develop a ing with one of UNC’s sports teams. Bonser ple,” he said. tion to cardiothoracic surgery and caring for family members who need health care but thesis that will enhance his day-to-day work was selected for the highly coveted GA posi- Bonser also makes a point of turning per- patients. “I was initially drawn to the fact don’t have insurance or money to seek medi- life. Inspired by a course he took on infor- tion with the UNC football team, a year- sonal experiences into opportunities to learn that to provide good patient outcomes, being cal treatment,” she said, noting that many mation systems, he’s surveying recreational round commitment that includes preparing something new. After he injured his knee, a perfectionist technically and paying utmost people have lost insurance benefits through therapists across the country to learn more them for pre-season training camp, admin- tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and attention to detail was key,” he said. “I was unemployment or are unable to afford health about how to integrate the Internet, social istering pre-participation tests (which help meniscus, during his freshman year, he was challenged by the complexity of cases and care. media and basic computer skills into veter- inspired to research the reha- patient care.” Despite the stress Carder’s job entails, the ans’ treatment. bilitation and healing process Over the years, Nelson has learned to reward of knowing she has made a difference “Today’s military personnel are using this on his own, something that complete difficult procedures successfully and for the hospital’s patients and their families type of communication in the field to stay in solidified his decision to deal with a multitude of personalities among makes it all worthwhile. touch with family, friends and co-workers,” major in athletic training at his fellow health care workers and the fami- “In our office we like to think all health- he said. “More and more veterans are using FSU. He credits his determi- lies of his patients. Changes in his profession care workers are advocates for their patients,” the Internet and social media to access infor- nation and work ethic to his pose new challenges. she said. “We are just the ones with the title.” mation about health and wellness. Our VA family’s love and guidance “Right now I think the most pressing issue medical centers and recreation departments and his initial homeschooled is the declining reimbursement to physicians need to be active participants in the online upbringing. He wants to stay for their services,” he said. “This will eventu- conversation.” active so he can play with his ally lead to people going into medicine who Reconnecting After McFadden’s connection to FSU also cre- future kids. aren’t the ‘cream of the crop’ anymore. I try Combat ates a support network where his thoughts “For me it’s never been not to think about it.” Providing quality care and recovery for U.S. and ideas on his profession have room to about the prestige. … Fifty Nelson is clearly the “cream of the crop” veterans is another area of health and wellness grow. years from now, the glory Carolyn Carder ’88 in the eyes of WMHS, which named him where, now more than ever, advocacy and “The graduate program has enabled me to fades and nobody will care Physician of the Year in 2009. His work in treatment are needed. connect with professors and fellow students whether I went to UNC, cardiovascular surgery has earned the WMHS Marty McFadden ’05, a recreational ther- in my field who I’m able to share new infor- or a community college or program national recognition, and many The Customer Service of apist at Perry Point Veterans Affairs Medical mation with and get constructive feedback a Joe’s garage – all of which Veteran Michael Ryan and Marty McFadden ’05 people credit Nelson with saving their lives. Medical Care Center in Perry Point, Md., is interested on situations I encounter in my profession,” are wonderful opportuni- “I really like the early gratification in car- As health care changes, having someone on in developing better ways to help veterans he said. “I go to work each day and enjoy ties in their own respect,” he diac surgery of making a sick patient better your side never hurts, especially when the reconnect with their lives, their friends and what I do because of the education and train- said. “I realize when I’m learning that it is a by what I do,” he said. injuries, illnesses and medical expenses do. their loved ones. ing experiences I had as an undergrad and privilege that I don’t necessarily deserve. And Carolyn Carder ’88 has spent the past “I never served in the military but have now grad student of FSU.” on the hard days when I don’t really feel like 30 years working in several capacities at the always had great respect for any individuals studying, I constantly remind myself what a Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, who can leave behind their homes, spouses, privilege it is to learn about God’s creation Md., including six years as a patient advocate. children, friends, careers, hobbies and other and be the best I can be in order to love and Her days are filled with addressing the con- personal interests to defend the freedom of Serving Others Through serve other people. This is what it’s all about cerns of people who feel the hospital didn’t Americans they don’t even know,” he said. Sports Medicine and this is what it comes down to for me.”  meet their expectations of service, something “My job with the VA allows me to directly Bobby Bonser ’10 also credits FSU with giv- that requires endless patience and sensitivity. improve the lives of the veterans I work with ing him the foundation to pursue his passion “Many times when someone complains each day, and I truly value that opportunity.” – with the encouragement and support of his about the care, it is not the care, but another family, friends and FSU faculty, he landed a issue, such as facing the loss of a loved one or once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the field a poor prognosis. It may not be the person of sports medicine. This past summer, right Bobby Bonser ’10 who is difficult, it may be the situation,” she after his graduation from FSU, Bonser began

22 23 cover story High Flying CEO Airport Takes Off Under Well-Grounded Alum's Leadership

by Liz Douglas Medcalf

hey say everything’s big in Texas. That adage is certainly true when it comes to the Dallas/Fort Worth International  Airport. At 18,000 acres – more than 29 square miles – it’s the size of Manhattan. It’s the third-busiest in the world and ranks seventh worldwide in numbers of passengers served, according to Airports Council International. Its operation could rival that of any number of major cities, with its own fire and police departments and building codes, plus it serves some 154,000 passengers each day, nearly the capacity of Dulles International, Reagan National and Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International airports – combined.

At the controls since 1994 is Frostburg alum and airport CEO Jeffrey P. Fegan ’76.

And as big goes, he’s pretty big in the airport business, named Director of the Year for 2010 by the trade publication Airport Revenue News in the large airport category. In addition, his face graced the cover of two business magazines (Airport Revenue News and D CEO) within five months, and his airport garners frequent honors. In 2005, he received the Aviation Award of Excellence, the highest honor given by the Airport Consultants Council, an international trade organization for firms involved in developing airports and related services, and in the past he chaired the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International – North America.  24 25 much of what I studied in the geography curriculum – A Frostburg Love Story culture, geographic features, why different areas of the Their relationship may have begun with Jeff Fegan ’76 world have developed the way they did.” dropping his ice cream in his lap, but after 35 years of marriage, the partnership of Jeff and Carol Sunderland A Chilly Beginning Fegan ’76, which began when both were freshmen at Jeff and Carol met in Howard Adams’ freshman Frostburg State College, has easily survived that initial English class. Carol grew tired of waiting for Jeff to ask chill. her out, so she finally summoned up the courage to ask him instead. Carol “I’m not sure I could have done this today, but I Carol’s college experience was far from typical. Her took the plunge. It took me father had passed away before she arrived at college, all through lunch to do it.” then her mother died in the middle of her freshman She saw he was eating an year. ice cream cone, so she knew “It’s a very significant initiative,” Fegan said. “We “It was a difficult time – I was just trying to survive,” he would finish his meal Planning a Transportation “City” are leaders in sustainable movements when it comes to she said. “I was basically on my own.” soon and leave. She rushed Fegan was a geography major at Frostburg, with a airports.” She had no other family to turn to – not even a place up to him and invited him particular interest in the urban geography and urban The airport has a 28-person environmental affairs to go when the campus shut down for breaks. To stay to that weekend’s party in planning aspect of that broad discipline. He followed staff who work on minimizing DFW’s environmental in school and for living expenses, she was able to patch Frederick Hall. up his education at Frostburg with a master’s degree in footprint. Through their efforts, nearly all vehicles on together some Social Security and veteran’s benefits “He said yes. I ran out of city planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the airport grounds are alternative fuel vehicles, and from her parents, as well as a little there,” she said. It was only where he began to focus on transportation. energy efficiency has been strongly incorporated into insurance, some small scholar- later that she learned that “When I started my career in 1978, there was a lot of the new international terminal and the $1.8 billion in ships and a job in the Psychology the strawberry ice cream work being done on the compatibility of airports with renovations that are planned over the course of the next Department. Sharing an off-cam- that he had been eating had Carol and Jeff Fegan today, at their daughter’s their surrounding communities,” he said. Studies were wedding. seven years for the other four terminals. Much of the pus place with five other girls and landed in his lap. He didn’t considering issues such as pollutants, including noise energy used at the airport is purchased from renewable just living simply helped keep her seem to mind, since he came pollution, and land use planning. “That propelled me sources, and DFW is consistently among the top 20 costs low. to the party. into working in airport industry,” he said. He became a wind-energy purchasers in the nation. “Being on your own, it makes They did have interests besides each other. Jeff was consultant in airport planning, and soon began working “We’ve embraced different ways of reducing the you grow up quickly,” she said. a member of Sigma Tau Gamma and the geography at the airports themselves. waste stream,” including collecting and treating de-icing In spite of the difficulties she honor society, Gamma Theta Upsilon; Carol belonged In 1984 at the age of 29, he was hired as the chief fluid to prevent its running off into streams, he said. faced, or perhaps because of them, to the service sorority, Delta Alpha Iota, and both planner for DFW, which had opened just a decade ear- DFW’s efforts have been recognized at both the state Frostburg State holds a special played some intramural sports. lier. At the age of 39, he was made CEO. and national level. The airport has received the U.S. place in Carol’s heart. And Frostburg was where they made some great “I’ve been able to watch this airport grow and Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental “You just have to say the name friendships, many of which are still strong over the develop,” he said. Performance Track Award, as well as the State of Texas’ Frostburg, and I get this warm years. They had just visited their close friend, And grow it has. Today it boasts seven runways, 18 Clean Texas Platinum Award. glow inside,” and she feels an Dr. Maureen Shea ’75, a member of the Tulane airlines, 172 gates and five terminals, including a new, University faculty, not long before they were Photos courtesy of Dallas Fort Worth Beyond the focus on environmental issues, he’s seen immediate connection when she elegantly designed international terminal. From deep International Airport his airport through a number of challenges and changes Carol and Jeff in 1976. meets other alumni, she said. She interviewed. in the heart of Texas, a passenger is no more than four over the years, including the post-deregulation trans- and Jeff will be acting on that sense “Frostburg ended up being a very magical time in hours from every major city in the continental U.S. formation of the aviation industry, the aftermath of the of connection in early October our lives,” Carol said. They were married in the sum- The airport itself also owns a Sept. 11 attacks and the current economic slump and when they invite FSU alumni who live in their imme- mer between their junior and senior years. number of businesses, including the related difficulties that airlines are experiencing. diate area to a gathering at their home in Argyle, just “We really finished growing up together,” Carol said. restaurants, a parking concession Calling All ’Burg His ARN Director of the Year honor reflected the outside Denton. That process of growing up together has created a and a hotel. And it has an inter- Love Stories admiration his colleagues, counterparts and commu- “Despite whatever happened to me personally, partnership that encompassed his oversight of one of est in 100 natural gas wells that Did you meet your spouse at the nity leaders have for the staff he has built over the years, Frostburg really was my salvation,” Carol said. “It gave the world’s busiest airports, her career as a nutrition- are pulling gas from shale 7,000 his collaborative style and the leadership he has shown me camaraderie, stability, friendship and support.” ist and the raising of their two daughters, both now ’Burg? Do you have a Frostburg feet below the surface at 40 sites among his employees and in his industry. Nominations grown. The moves and choices they have made have love story to share? Send it to within the airport boundaries. for the award came from the airport industry, seeking been collaborative. us, and we’ll run a selection of “The infrastructure here is just Jeff candidates who excelled in the categories of leadership, “Whatever it has taken, that’s what we’ll do,” Carol Bobcat love stories in the next incredible – it’s very much like a “Frostburg was just an incredible experience for me as a innovation, revenue generation, marketing, customer said. “We support each other, and we make a point of Profile. E-mail us at news@ city,” he said. young person,” Jeff said.  service and community service. The final vote was open working together to make things work in our lives.” frostburg.edu (attn: Profile), And much like a city, there are Jeff can look back to his geography classes at to the entire industry. write to Profile Love Stories, environmental challenges that Frostburg for the foundation of some of the global The two recent magazine features echoed that praise. Frostburg State University, 101 must be dealt with. In this area perspective he has today as CEO of Dallas/Fort Worth As Jan Collmer, a member of the DFW Board of Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD in particular, DFW has been a International Airport. As the head of the transporta- Directors at the time Fegan was named CEO, said to D 21532 (please include your leader. tion hub that brings the world to north Texas, he travels CEO magazine, “He’s the finest airport manager in the the globe trying to encourage new airlines to establish names and class years, as well as country.” routes to Dallas-Fort Worth. a mailing and/or e-mail address). To read the D CEO feature on Jeff Fegan, visit http://tinyurl.com/D-CEO- “Back then, I don’t think people appreciated the You’re welcome to include a Fegan. scope of the global economy. I studied things some picture from your Frostburg days. “Crystal Mountain,” an aluminum sculpture by Dennis Oppenheim, is part of DFW’s people thought were somewhat trivial,” he said. “Now Public Art Program. I have had the chance to see most of the world, I see 26 27 Leadership homecoming Weekend noVemBer 4-7, 2010

Do you remember those old feelings? The excitement of returning to campus after a long summer, the swell of enthusiasm at the football game, the camaraderie, the friendship, the BOBCAT SPIRIT! Well, pull out your old Bobcat sweatshirt, dust off those pom-poms, gather up your friends and head back to the ‘Burg as Frostburg State University celebrates Leadership & Homecoming Weekend 2010!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Noon Retired Employees Luncheon 8:00 pm All Campus Sing 11:00 am Friends of Music Brunch 6:30 pm Leadership Donor Gala Lyric Theatre By Invitation Only Pealer Recital Hall Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota St. John’s Episcopal Church For more information on how to get involved, contact Lyric Theatre By Invitation Only 20 E. Main St. Performing Arts Center Join us to cheer on the campus’ newfound talent! 52 Broadway Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon at [email protected] 20 E. Main St. Frostburg Cost: $3 per person, $2 for anyone wearing recognized Frostburg or 301.687.4115. Frostburg Greek letters. 7:00 pm Delta Chi Lip Sync 11:00 am - 12:45 pm Tailgating 8:00 pm National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Auxiliary Gym Join FSU students for an evening of fun! 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Dance Party and 1 hr. after game FREE parking on a first-come, first-served basis. For a Main Arena Cost: $5 for students, $10 for non-students and alumni. Cordts PE Center Auxiliary Gym Sponsored by Student Government Association & Stadium Lot complete list of tailgating rules, visit the Web site at Cordts PE Center Cordts PE Center Black Student Alliance alumni.frostburg.edu and click on “Leadership & Homecoming Weekend.” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Football Reunion SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 9:00 am - Noon Career Expo 2010 - “Oh! The Places You’ll Go” Tent, Bobcat Stadium Cost: $15 per person, $8 for children 12 and under. Campuswide The Office of Career Services invites alumni to share their 8:30 am Jim Anderson Memorial Baseball Breakfast (area between tennis RSVP by Friday, October 29, to [email protected] 9:00 am Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting life experiences with our students, and it’s a great way to Main Arena Cost: $20 per person, $10 for children 12 and under. courts and stadium) or 301.687.4068. Leake Room RSVP by Friday, October 29, to [email protected] or reconnect with your alma mater. For more info, contact Cordts PE Center RSVP by Friday, October 29, to [email protected] Cordts PE Center 301.687.4068. A motion will be made to adopt a new set of Donna Sivic at [email protected] or 301.687.4403. or 301.687.4068. 1:00 pm Bobcat Football vs. The Apprentice School bylaws that govern our Board of Directors. To review, visit: Bobcat Stadium Admission is FREE. www.frostburg.edu/admin/alumni/Board_of_Directors.htm. Noon Career Expo Luncheon 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Alumni Registration All alumni are welcome – please join us! Main Arena By Invitation Only Lobby Stop by to leave a note for a fellow graduate, get your 1:00 - 4:00 pm Clay 20 Exhibition Cordts PE Center Performing Arts Center picture taken, update your address and register for the Roper Gallery Ceramic works from international, national and regional Noon Student Government Association Big Event Bobcat Crawl. Also, there will be face painting, balloon Fine Arts Building artists who have been connected to FSU's Ceramic Room 152 Join our students to clean up the streets of Frostburg! 5:00 pm Bobcat Hall of Fame Cocktail Hour artists and caricatures for the kids! Program over the last 20 years. Tawes Hall Hall of Fame Hallway Reservations for Hall of Fame dinner are required to attend. Cordts PE Center (see below) 10:00 am Track & Cross Country Alumni Brunch 3:30 - 5:30 pm Making Connections and 1:00 - 4:00 pm Clay 20 Exhibition Leake Room Cost: $15 per person, $8 for children 12 and under. Leake Room Networking Workshop & Reception Roper Gallery 6:00 pm Bobcat Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner Cordts PE Center RSVP by Friday, October 29, to [email protected] Cordts PE Center Sponsored by Black Student Alliance Fine Arts Building Main Arena 2010 Inductees: Tim Feldman ’95, Dr. Bob Lewis, Kara or 301.687.4068. Cordts PE Center Reed Nelson ’98/M’08, Shannon Rexrode ’00/’01 and 5:00 pm Bobcat Crawl To register for events online or for more information, visit the Web site: Athletic Trainer Tony Zaloga. Cost: $30 per person, 10:00 am Children’s Literature Centre Open House Main Street Pre-registration is required from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in alumni.frostburg.edu, contact the Office of Alumni Programs at 301.687.4068, $15 for children 12 and under. RSVP by Friday, October 29, Frampton Hall All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. the Performing Arts Center lobby. Experience Frostburg’s e-mail [email protected], or check out the Alumni Association Facebook page. to [email protected] or 301.687.4068. NEW ADDITION Room 206 Main Street – visit businesses, receive a discount and THIS YEAR: FSU Athletics will commemorate the 40th get entered in a drawing! Watch our Web site and our Anniversary of the 1970-1971 Men's Basketball team and 10:00 am Friends of Music Steering Committee Meeting Facebook page for further details. the mark they made in FSU history. St. John’s Episcopal Church For more information on how to get involved, contact 52 Broadway Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon at [email protected] Go Bobcats! Frostburg or 301.687.4115.

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The World at Her Fingertips … classnotes golden anniversar y 2 0 1 0 When she was a child, Dr. Alecia Eubanks ’04 wasn’t that interested in playing with Barbie dolls or other toys. Instead, ClassNotes listed are those received 1987 she used to lie in bed on Saturday mornings holding a globe. “With every spin of my globe and landing of my finger on a as of May 31, 2010 different country, I believed that I would meet the people of those many nations and faraway lands,” she said.

1955 Born and raised in Turners Station, a small, predominantly Cape Town, South Africa. Ron Ruffo is the vice presi- African-American community in Baltimore County, Eubanks’ “During my visit, I wit- dent of Maryland Retired School interest in different people and places grew while attend- nessed the political complexi- Personnel Association and has ing St. Rita’s Catholic Elementary School. “I lived and played ties of the nation,” she said, received the 2009 AARP Volunteer with children who looked like me, but while at school I was noting that she was there just Recognition Award for his efforts on Jin Wang M’87 one of the few minorities,” she said. “My home and school 10 years after South Africa’s behalf of MRSPA. He has served as life often exhibited very different experiences, and through first democratic elections Dr. Jin Wang M’87 received the legislative chair, membership chair, this I learned about the importance of accepting the cultural took place. “I interacted with national R. Tait McKenzie Award from the convention chair and vice president diversities of this world.” people from a wide variety of and has also served as president of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at the Those initial experiences became a passion for community backgrounds, ranging from the Anne Arundel Retired School service and global development, as a result of Eubanks’ op- poor black Africans living in Personnel Association. Indianapolis AAHPERD Convention. It Alecia Eubanks ’04 honors those who have made significant portunities both at FSU and abroad – and the help of a men- the townships of Khayelitsha contributions outside the framework of the tor or two. She credits Bernard Wynder ’78/M’84, FSU’s to rich white Africans living in the affluent suburbs of Camps 1970 Alliance and who reflect prestige, honor assistant vice president for student services, as the “driving Bay. … I wanted to play a role in how different communities Larry D. Kump was elected in the Getting Together Again is Golden and dignity upon it. force” behind her decision to attend Frostburg. And the late relate and grow.” West Virginia primary election to be the Dr. Chrismarie Baxter in FSU’s Department of Psychology, Her experience in South Africa inspired Eubanks to con- The FSU Alumni Association hosted the Golden Anniversary on Saturday, June 5, celebrating the Class of 1960 and before. Pictured Republican candidate for the House of where Eubanks completed her degree, “never allowed me to tinue serving the global community through foreign mission are 22 classmates from 1960: In the front row from left are Norma Ravenscroft Lambert, Marilyn Hitchcock Lewis, Barbara Wiles Delegates District 52, which includes 1989 stop learning,” she said, remembering how during her senior trips to Bangkok, Thailand, and San Jose, Costa Rica. She Summers, Patricia Weicht Heyde Petre, Diane Slater Stefan, Carolyn Angle Seburn, Eloise Wildensteiner McDowell, Dorothy Valerie Rivers is the new CEO of the northwest Berkeley County and south- year, Baxter talked her into taking advanced statistics and also used her passion to do service locally in Carbondale, Ill., Sensenbaugh Loughlin, Elizabeth Maher Lewis, Gail Kesner Dawson, Frances Jane Bollinger Nolan and Lois Spring Humphrey; in the Frederick County (Md.) Association of east Morgan County. More at www. an independent study project rather than easier electives. through the church she attended while in graduate school, LarryKump.us. back row from left are Marilyn Mueller Eyler, Nick Dormio, Richard Beeghly, John Kreitzburg, Sterling Edwards, Ralph Bender, John Realtors. She resides in Gaithersburg with Yantz, Thomas Natolly, Norman Nightingale and John Zink. her husband and two children. It was preparation that paved the way to Eubanks’ eventual Hopewell Missionary Baptist. She spearheaded an outreach enrollment in an applied research Ph.D. program at Southern program called Pamper Me Pretty, which provided spa 1972 Illinois University. services to women residing in shelters, nursing homes and Rebecca Sanders was named the in August. The title of his presentation (Baltimore County) Hall of Fame and 1995 While at FSU, Eubanks also became a McNair Scholar, low-income housing. Eubanks’ involvement inspired her fel- 2010 Maryland Environmental Teacher is “A Nightmare on Elm Street, Dream in 2008 was recognized as one of their 1980 Aaron Hendrickson M’04 was which opened the door to a life-changing opportunity to low churchgoers to call her “a woman who could turn nothing of the Year by the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Warriors: The Inadequacy of Negative distinguished and accomplished alums. Patricia Colihan Barney was named appointed to the Allegany College of do community development overseas as an international into something great.” executive director of the Maryland- She was instrumental in the development Coping.” Al and his wife, Cheryl Gaver Poklemba Maryland Foundation Board of Directors. HIV/AIDS research trainee through a Minority International “As a Christian, my biggest inspiration is my relationship National Capital Park and Planning He also serves on the Hampshire County and maintenance of Crellin Elementary ’77, reside in Taylorsville, Md. Research Training program. with God and how He expects me to relate to others,” she Commission, which oversees planning (W.Va.) CASA (Court Appointed Special School’s environmental education She had studied the effects of HIV/AIDS with Baxter, said. “What brings me the most joy is serving others, so that laboratory. 1975 and parks in Montgomery and Prince Advocates) Board of Directors. He is a Patricia Rogan Herr was named the and leapt at the chance to apply this knowledge in another is where I seek opportunities. … It’s a matter of, just for a Bill Spalding was selected for the 1977 George’s counties. school counselor in Hampshire County. 2009 Region 4 Teacher of the Year by the Fred Kreiger was inducted into the country. The three-month program entailed studying ways to moment, making someone else more important than you.” second year in a row as a five-star wealth Jill Jowdy Morrow received the Agnes Virginia Department of Education. She is Maryland Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame improve HIV/AIDS prevention programs at middle schools in Today, Eubanks is a program evaluator for Baltimore City manager in the Atlanta area, an achieve- Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, spon- an eighth-grade physical science teacher in February. 1996 Public Schools’ Office of Achievement and Accountability, for ment highlighted in Atlanta Magazine. sored by The Washington Post. at Smart’s Mill Middle School. Dwayne Northcraft M’96 has which she researches professional development opportunities Al Poklemba was honored in Ocean 1978 been named superintendent of the for teachers. Seeking out new places to discover and to help 1973 City as Athletic Director of the Year for 1984 Central Fulton (Pa.) School District. grow in powerful ways is still very much within her grasp. Susan Patterson Grady is the new Bill Burton received Maryland High Roy Hamilton was an invited the Maryland Independent School’s “In five years, my desire is to have served in many different director of Personnel Services for the School Baseball’s Assistant Coach of the speaker at the Creativity and Madness Athletic Association. In 2009, he was countries by transitioning from short-term to full-time inter- Mineral County Board of Education. Year award for his work at St. Michaels 1998 national conference in Santa Fe, N.M., inducted into the Kenwood High School David Morders is a managing national development and service,” she said. High School in St. Michaels, Md. partner of Key Financial Group and In April 2010, she also made a point of visiting another owner of the business. He is a char- special destination that remains close to her heart – her alma 1985 tered retired planning counselor and mater, where she was the featured alumni speaker during We’d like to see your name here. Theresa Gaffney Testoni received has been in the financial services field FSU’s annual Martin Luther King Celebration. If your class year ends in a 1 or a 6, 2011 is YOUR reunion year! the 2010 Rising Star Award from since 1998. “While visiting FSU, I remembered all of the Montgomery Women, a non-partisan Bill Pratt and Christy Chambers You can help your Alumni Association make it happen for your class as a member professors and staff who pushed and encour- leadership and political action committee Pratt ’98 have moved to North of a reunion planning committee. Join three or four classmates to help decide on a aged me to always do my best,” she said. “As an in Montgomery County, Md. Carolina for positions with East date and activities and to encourage others to attend. When Eubanks spoke at the 2010 Martin Luther alumna, I further realize the importance of it all Carolina University. Bill is a professor King Celebration (at right), she was reunited with and am encouraged to find ways to give back to If you’re willing, please contact us at [email protected] or 301.687.4068. in the College of Business teaching per- her FSU roommate, Nykidra Robinson ’04, who is the outreach coordinator for Maryland Lt. Gov. the students, and the University as a whole.” continued Anthony Brown, who was the keynote speaker — Becca Ramspott that evening. 30 PROFILE fall2010 31 classnotesclipper

Alumni Honors milestones Don’t let anyone sonal finance and corporate finance. first-year litigation associate with Ober, impersonate you. He is also the assistant director for Kaler, Grimes & Shriver in the Baltimore Marriages 2002 the ECU Financial Wellness Institute, office. He focuses his practice on torts, per- Amy Wescott married Chris Hoffman which is designed to educate students, sonal injury, fraud and insurance matters. 1942 on April 10, 2010, in an unconventional faculty, staff and the community on wedding with comedians, prizes and Edith Lorraine Sullivan and her Alpha Sigma Tau sisters in attendance. Send us your financial well-being. Christy is the senior husband, John, celebrated their 60th associate director of Undergraduate 2002 Amy is a pre-K teacher for at-risk students Jason Barton has joined the Spinal wedding anniversary Christmas Day with Admissions. in Collingswood Public Schools. The real news! Wellness Center in Ithaca, N.Y., providing a family dinner. The couple was married couple resides in West Deptford, N.J. biostructural corrective care to patients. Christmas Day, 1949, in Frostburg. Edith 1999 worked as a private secretary in her hus- Steven Ashby received an MBA from band’s law practice until their retirement. 2003 University of Phoenix and celebrated his 2005 Kristie Wilhelm married Danny Bloskey Kellie Lego has been appointed man- 10th anniversary at his job with Bank of on July 18, 2009. The couple resides in Griffith, Filer Become Honorary Bobcats aging attorney with MVP Law Group in 1954 New York/Mellon. Frostburg, Md. Dedication to Frostburg State University isn’t limited to those who have passed Burtonsville, Md. Joyce Fike Growden married Charles Gregory Long was employed with Sherman Williams on March 26, 2010. Kari Goss married Mark Harbaugh ’01 through its halls as students. This year the FSU Alumni Association granted 2000 the Maryland Department of Juvenile Joyce is a retired elementary school on July 5, 2008. Kari is employed as a teacher in Allegany County. The couple sixth-grade math teacher at Boonsboro honorary alumni status, given “in recognition of years of dedication and service Travis Daniel, CPA, was promoted to Services facility, then enlisted in the Army principal with Hertzbach & Co. of Owings Reserves and was deployed to Afghanistan resides in Cumberland, Md. Middle School. Mark is a physical educa- to Frostburg State University students and alumni,” to two individuals, Sam Mills, Md. in 2008. He has since completed officer’s tion teacher at South Penn Elementary David Gurzick received his doctor- training and graduated with a master’s School. Thank you. Thank you very much. Griffith and Barbara Filer, whose commitment to the institution rivals that of 1992 ate in information systems from the degree in justice administration from Mark Roque M’00 married Megan Crystal Beeman M’04 married Ronnie its strongest alums. University of Maryland, Baltimore Boston University. He is due to report as Corder on July 12, 2008. Mark is a Weimer on June 28, 2008. Crystal is County, in December 2009. He is an active duty platoon leader in the 4th teacher in Allegany County. The couple employed by the Allegany County Board on the faculty of the Department of Infantry Division, complete training and of Education as a chemistry teacher at Griffith, president of the FSU Foundation and sees its potential and bright future. resides in Frostburg, Md. ______since 2007, has guided the Foundation His passion is contagious.” Management and Economics at Hood join his unit in its deployed operating Mountain Ridge High School. The couple Name and spurred its members to action Filer, the administrative assistant for College, Frederick, Md. environment. resides in Westernport, Md. ______Sara-Beth James has been named Edward Peterson is the new Blood 1998 Maiden Name Soc. Sec. No. through Staking Our Claim: The Campaign the Office of Alumni Programs, is the first Adrianne Moffett M’99 married William for Frostburg. He’s also a member of the voice most alumni hear when they call executive director of the Family Crisis Services director for the American Red 2004 ______Resource Center in Cumberland, Md. Cross/Western Potomac Chapter. Minard III on April 4, 2009. Adrianne is E-mail College of Business Advisory Board and the University. As Forrester described Kimberly Palmer married Michael a first-grade teacher at Keyser (W.Va.) ______frequently makes himself available to her, Filer is “humble and modest, one of Primary Middle School and an online Lawler ’05 on Sept. 26, 2009. The couple Address FSU’s business-related student groups. those people who supports the University 2001 2008 instructor with the University of Phoenix. resides in Baltimore. ______City State Zip According to Alumni Association behind the scenes, without fanfare or Joshua Cook M’06 was named Rory Larson was commissioned as an William is employed as the defensive Amber Booth M’06 married Eric Ward President Ron Forrester ’67, who attention, which in no way diminishes Teacher of the Year for Allegany County, ensign March 12, 2010, at Naval Officer ______coordinator for the Frostburg State ’04 on Sept. 27, 2008. Amber is employed Home Phone presented him with the honorary alumni the importance of her contributions.” Filer Md. He is a fourth-grade teacher at John Candidate School, Newport, R.I. He is University football team. The couple as a licensed clinical professional coun- ______status at the annual Sloop Leadership was surprised by her new designation at Humbird Elementary School. attending naval flight officer training at resides in Cumberland, Md. selor with the state of Maryland. The Graduation Date/Major Institute, “Rarely does a day go by that the event that she had helped to prepare, Jack R. Daley has been added as a Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. couple resides in New Market, Md. Stacey Raley M’99 married Jason ______this person is not doing something which honored leadership donors in Morgan on Feb. 14, 2009. Stacey is a Employer for our University. He is in continual advance of the University Theatre produc- teacher at Augusta Elementary School 2005 ______communication with our University tion of Godspell this spring. E M M y - W I N N I N G Job Title A L U M N O W O N F O x in Hampshire County, W.Va. The couple Kristen Halpern married Matt Morgan Advancement team and with the other Filer is responsible for updating resides in Frostburg. on Nov. 7, 2009. Kristen is employed by News About Yourself: volunteers he leads. With his wife, Pam, alumni data, generating gift receipts, Greg Garcia Back in Prime Time Global Knowledge as a corporate sales he has opened his home for Homecoming answering numerous phone calls and Fox has added a new family comedy from Emmy Award-winning alum Greg Garcia ’92 consultant specializing in information ______Weekend brunches and student phona- e-mails every day with questions from to its Tuesday night lineup, directly following its monster hit, Glee. Raising Hope intro 1999 Andrew Adam married Erin Straub on technology, project management and thon celebration dinners. This individual alumni. “She is the first to volunteer her duces the terribly flawed but big-hearted Chance family, including 23-year-old Jimmy ______- March 13, 2010. Andrew is employed business training. Matt is employed by has been instrumental in changing the assistance to other colleagues and helps (Lucas Neff), who finds himself with an infant daughter to raise after a one-night stand by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Express as an operational manager and ______lives of our students, faculty, staff, friends to ensure the success of events like we with a woman who turns out to be a wanted felon. sales associate. The couple resides in couple resides in Alexandria, Va. ______and alumni by his philanthropic support are enjoying this evening,” Forrester said. Raising Hope’s cast includes heavy-hitters Martha Plimpton as Jimmy’s mother and Raleigh, N.C. and leadership of the FSU Foundation. Filer can now join her two sons, Cloris Leachman as his Maw Maw. This is Garcia’s third comedy creation for a major ______Ashlee Taylor married Geoffrey Newlin He advocates every day for the success of Danny ’04/M’06/M’08 and Kevin ’04, network. Yes, Dear, on ABC, explored family dynamics, while My Name Is Earl, on NBC, 2001 Bridget Nolan married Court Manley on on April 18, 2009. Ashlee is a Title I read- ______Frostburg State University. He believes in in the community of FSU alumni. showed the funny side of a community of misfits. ing teacher at Keyser Primary Middle FSU, its presence in the Western Maryland Learn more about Raising Hope at www.fox.com/programming/shows. Oct. 3, 2009. Bridget is a reporter with ______WNAV Radio in Annapolis. The couple School. The couple resides in Keyser, region, its ability to educate students, W.Va. News and photos should be addressed to: Profile, 228 Hitchins, Frostburg State University, 101 resides in Annapolis, Md. Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532-2303. You can send e-mail to [email protected] or fax us at 301.687.4069. continued 32 PROFILE fall2010 33 alumnicalendar Show Your Pride on Your Ride

October 2, 2010 FSU in the Heart of Texas Hosted by Jeff ’76 & Carol’76 Fegan and the FSU Alumni Association media attention for his teaching fundraiser with 2006 Retirements In Memoriam when singer Ronnie Milsap, his her husband 5:00 p.m. Megan Goodrich married Jesse Sutten The Fegan Home, Argyle, TX (since January 2010) schoolmate at the North Carolina in the 1990s. on Sept. 5, 2009. Megan is employed by Walter L. Lackey Jr., professor State School for the Blind, She was also Sears Holdings. Jesse is employed with the Dr. Martha “Marci” McClive, profes- emeritus of political science, who donated a VersaBraille machine active in many November 4-7, 2010 Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Md. The sor in the Department of Management. died June 23, 2010, was a mem- to Frostburg State for his use. He community Leadership & Homecoming couple resides in Baltimore. Joined Frostburg in 1984. ber of the faculty from 1968 until is survived by his wife, Charlie groups, most Weekend Brandon Rethemeyer M’08 married Frostburg State University license plates – newly Dr. William Bingman, professor in the his retirement in 2001. He was Lackey, with whom he appeared Jane Schwab notably the Erin Gobbi on July 25, 2009. Brandon redesigned – are available to Maryland residents Department of Educational Professions. known for his dedication to stu- on the “Oprah Winfrey Show.” Boy Scouts – (see schedule on page 28) Joined Frostburg in 1972. is a project manager with Federal Stone for $25 per vehicle. Maryland dents, his wit and his encyclope- locally, regionally and nation- Dr. Mary Kay Finan, professor in the dic knowledge of constitutional Industries Inc. and the assistant men’s F Jane Schwab, who died Feb. 4, ally – starting when her sons Saturday, December 4, 2010 For information on how to order, contact the Office of Department of Educational Professions. law. He is soccer coach at Hagerstown Community Alumni Programs at [email protected] B 2010, with her husband estab- Tadd and Doug were young, but G 0000 Joined Frostburg in 1989. the recipi- lished the Leonard and Jane continuing many years after they Holiday Reception and College. Erin is a program assistant or call 301.687.4068. Frostburg State Univ. A Christmas Carol director at La Petite Academy. The couple Dr. Don Weser, professor in the ent of the Schwab Theatre and Speech were grown. She is survived by Department of Chemistry. Joined FSU Faculty Hosted by the Old Main Society resides in Frederick, Md. Scholarship for theatre majors, her husband and sons. Frostburg in 1977. Achievement By invitation only Frostburg State University. The family in support of the art form about Births resides in Cumberland, Md. Dr. Wayne Yoder, professor in the Award in which she cared so much. She 2007 Department of Biology. Joined Frostburg Teaching, acted in community theatre pro- Carrie Duckworth married Wes Saturday, January 22, 2011 1994 in 1972. and he ductions, culminating with a per- McCutcheon ’04 on Aug. 22, 2009. 2002 Dr. Barbara Hurd, professor in the received Alumni Association Robert Sheriff and his wife, Tracey, formance of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Carrie is employed by the Allegany Leann Behrend Mongelluzzo and her Department of English. Joined Frostburg Walter Lackey significant announce the birth of their son, Aiden, Letters” as a Cumberland Theatre Board of Directors Meeting County Board of Education. The couple husband, Bobby, announce the birth of in 1978. resides in Garrett County, Md. on Aug. 24, 2009. their twin sons, Thomas and Robert, on Friday, March 4 – Saturday, March 5, 2011 Karie Kamp married Lance Spataro on Jan. 21 and 22, 2010. Leann is a kinder- garten teacher for Montgomery County Sloop Institute for May 31, 2008. Karie is employed with the 1999 Christopher Dursin Laura Janssen Public Schools and is pursuing her mas- Excellence In Leadership Department of Juvenile Services as a case and Alumni 1961 Mary Helen Bower 1986 Rev. Roy S. Turner Sr. Alberta S. Lancaster manager. Dursin ’03 announce the birth of their ter’s degree at Johns Hopkins University. March 30, 2010 Feb. 23, 2010 Feb. 26, 2010 Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa 1939 Jeanette Franks first child, Phaedra Janelle, on Jan. 6, The family resides in Frederick, Md. 1962 Dorothy S. McKinney 1987 Alan L. Sweene Donald E. Lilya By invitation only March 21, 2010 2010. March 7, 2010 Feb. 16, 2010 April 25, 2010 2008 Mildred Grossnickle 2004 1964 Kay Fabbri 1990 Michele Glotfelty Eggleston Arthur R. Palumbo Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, May 1, 2011 Jessica Loibel married James Hook July 21, 2009 Frank Manley and his wife, Katie, June 1, 2010 Dec. 12, 2009 Dec. 18, 2009 ’08 on Aug. 2, 2008. Jessica is employed 2000 1940 Jane Blaine announce the birth of their second Alumni Association by HRDC Head Start as a teacher. James Maria Romano Sweitzer and her April 11, 2010 1964 Virginia E. Kight James F. Scarpelli Board of Directors Spring Retreat is employed by X-Press Rent-A-Car and husband, George, announce the birth of daughter, Cecilia Grace Joan, on Sept. 2, 2009 April 21, 2010 Dec. 4, 2009. Cecilia joins big sister, 1943 Betty Lee Robinson Friends of the University FSU Campus Sales. their first son, William Joseph. William 1965 Joseph L. Nicewarner Colleen Largent Slider June 8, 2010 Alice Apsey joins older sisters, Claudia (9) and Erica Danica. Frank is a science and social Feb. 3, 2010 March 23, 2010 Megan Pike married Stephen Knepp Jr. studies teacher at Morningstar Youth 1949 Leona Green Gowans May 2010 (6). Maria teaches Spanish and Italian in Andrea C. Rung Robert L. Smith Saturday, June 4, 2011 ’07 on May 23, 2009. Megan is a third- Academy in Woolford, Md. Dec. 15, 2009 Edward L. Athey Howard County Public Schools. April 21, 2010 Dec. 25, 2009 Golden Anniversary Reunion grade teacher at Grantsville Elementary 1951 Robert Young Starcher Feb. 28, 2010 School, and Stephen is a kindergarten 1967 Lois Eileen Monaco Michael Francis Taylor Celebrating the Class of 1961 & before Jan. 31, 2010 Catherine Jane Atkinson teacher at Dennett Road Elementary 2001 2005 July 11, 2009 June 22, 2008 Meet & Greet 11:00 a.m.; Luncheon at noon Janet Gooch married Scott Kramer on 1952 Esther S. Delaney April 2, 2010 School. The couple resides in Oakland, Liz Burlas Nelson and her husband, 1968 Janis S. Drasser Paul Trichel FSU Campus May 27, 2009, and the couple had their July 8, 2009 John R. Bowling Md. Marc, announce the birth of a son, Jan. 2, 2010 April 2010 Robert, on March 2, 2009. Bobby joins first child, a son, James Aidan, on Jan. 28, 1953 John Clay Metzger Feb. 24, 2010 Shayna Dickel married Sean Welsh Joan S. Harden Anna P. Weslow October 20 – 23, 2011 big sister Gloria (4). Liz is the Alumni 2010. They reside in Richmond, Va.  March 6, 2010 William Bush on June 5, 2009. Shayna is a substi- March 25, 2010 May 1, 2010 Affairs/Annual Giving specialist at 1955 John C. Martin, Sr. Dec. 1, 2009 tute teacher. The couple resides in 1971 James D. Abbott Myrtle Wilson Leadership & Homecoming Dec. 11, 2009 Alisha Mae Deneen Cumberland, Md. April 20, 2010 April 2010  Weekend get more fsu news 1956 Esther M. Yoder Jan. 1, 2010 Gerald F. Ward, Sr. April 25, 2010 William Eisenberger Jan. 2, 2010 1957 Frederick Taylor Downs June 25, 2009 For more information, contact 1975 Thomas Michael Reissig Dec. 18, 2009 Edward Flanigan March 13, 2010 us at [email protected] or FSU in your inbox... Glenn Edward Ryan May 30, 2003 301.687.4068. 1979 Jacob L. Sites FSU now publishes eNews, a quarterly e-mailed newsletter for alumni July 29, 2008 Catherine Hazen You can also visit us online at March 29, 2010 and friends of the University, with additional features and updates about 1958 Dorothy Huston July 24, 2009 alumni.frostburg.edu or Retha May Whorton students, faculty and staff, alumni and other important happenings Feb. 21, 2010 Tom Kennedy join our Facebook page to get Feb. 18, 2010 within the Frostburg family. 1959 Jean Marie Williams May 25, 2010 further details. If you’re not already receiving it, send your name, class year and e-mail Feb. 7, 2010 . address to [email protected] 34 PROFILE fall2010 35 sports As a young boy he attended basketball American Volleyball Coaches Association camp at the University of Maryland and Mid-Atlantic All-Region award winner and was given praise by former head coach Lefty holds several school records in both sports. In Driesell. One of his camp coaches was the late volleyball, Rexrode helped the team to 126 Len Bias, the first round pick of the Boston Feldman Lewis Nelson Rexrode Zaloga wins over her four-year career, including the Celtics in 1986. Several of Horsmon’s family program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament berth members graduated from Maryland and he in ’99. She is first all-time in career blocks got to met former Terps hoop greats such as (774) and hitting percentage (.85), second in John Lucas and Brad Davis. career kills (2,019) and fourth in digs (1,217). “My dad (a long-time prep hoop coach) is She holds several single-season records: kills a huge Maryland fan,” said Horsmon. Five to Join Bobcat Athletics Hall of Fame (702 in ’99), blocks (275 in ’97) and hitting Joe Bonner ’97, another FSU alum who Five sports will be represented when FSU inducts five new members into the 40th class of the Bobcat percentage (.460). In basketball, Rexrode ended up coaching college-level volleyball, holds all-time school records in free throws was an assistant under Horsmon at Robert Athletics Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of honorees to 165. This group will be honored at the (407) and field goal percentage (52.9). She Morris and Dayton. Bonner became the head annual dinner and induction ceremony on Nov. 5 as part of the Leadership and Homecoming Weekend is also third all-time in scoring (1,661) and coach at Division I Youngstown State through fourth in rebounds (1,011). the 2009 season. The two friends reconnected festivities, as well as the next day during halftime of the football game against Newport News. Tony Zaloga has served as FSU’s head when their clubs competed in College Park in athletic trainer for the last 33 years, helping August 2009. Tim Feldman ’95 was a two-time All- She left her mark on the FSU career record keep the student-athletes healthy and per- “He understands how to win and what it American on the offensive line for FSU books as well: She is sixth all-time in scoring forming at their best. A Maryland Athletic takes,” Bonner said of Horsmon. “Players are football. Feldman helped the Bobcats to a (1,548 points), second in both three-pointers Trainers Hall of Fame member, Zaloga estab- Horsmon Digs His New Job fortunate to have a coach like that. He does 32-10-2 record during his career, one of the made (86) and steals (282), third in assists lished FSU’s athletic training undergraduate a great job of getting great people around best four-year runs in the 48-year history of (363) and fifth in free throws made (292). As program in 1978; about 50 of his students Alum Returns to His Home State as Volleyball Coach for the Terps By David Driver him. Division I sports is a major thing. At the the program. He also helped Frostburg earn a senior she was a First Team All-AMCC per- have gone on to become athletic trainers. He University of Maryland, it is a priority sport.” the school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament former, second on the team in points (385), became the athletic training education pro- Tim Horsmon ’91 played basketball, tennis, year he became the head Kortney Norris, who played under appearance in 1993. Feldman earned assists (73) and steals (69). As a junior she fin- gram director in 2009. Zaloga established the coach at Robert Morris, soccer and football at Calvert High School in Horsmon at Dayton, became an assistant Honorable Mention All-American in his ished 62nd in the nation in scoring, averaging athletic training cooperative, placing former a Division I school near coach at Maryland in May 2009. “The inten- junior and senior years and All-South Region a career-best 17.2 points per game and led graduate assistant athletic trainers at local Maryland. His best sport was basketball and he Pittsburgh. sity and work ethic is unmatched,” she said of First Team honors as a senior. her team in total points (448), assists (106), high schools to serve those athletes. He also He led the Dukes to Dr. Robert Lewis entered FSU with plans to play hoops for the Horsmon. “As a volleyball player, he got the is one of the most suc- field goals (172), three-pointers (28) and free developed a vocational program, the High four straight titles in the best out of me. He cares so much for them cessful coaches in the history of FSU. He throws (76). School Athletic Training Completer Program, Bobcats. But that never happened. Northeast Conference. as athletes. He holds them accountable. He coached 31 years for FSU and initiated both Shannon Rexrode ’00/M’01 was a two- for high school students interested in athletic That led to the head really prepares his players for the real world, the men’s and women’s track & field and cross sport star athlete for both the volleyball and training careers. Horsmon admits he could have applied Tim Horsmon ’91 coaching position at the with character and work ethic.” country teams. The accomplishments of his women’s basketball teams. She was a two-time himself better athletically and academically, University of Dayton in Horsmon admits there is much work to do teams are numerous, including three track & and as a freshman he was more interested in Ohio, where his team won either the regular- at Maryland. The Terps were 6-26 overall and field national championships (indoor in ’86 the social aspects of college. But he discovered season or conference title all five years in the 2-18 in the ACC in his first season. Maryland and outdoor in ’87 and ’88), a pair of mens’ volleyball through FSU’s intramural program, studentspotlight Atlantic 10 conference. improved to 14-19 overall and 6-14 in the and women’s cross country top-10 national caught the attention of the school’s club team He was one of just 15 coaches at the ACC in 2009. “I think this will be a break- finishes, as well as 10 in the top 20, with 11 and eventually became the head volleyball Division I level with at least 200 career wins through for us,” he said prior to the 2010 Mason-Dixon championships and 18 in other Senior Brooke Winterling became the first All-American in the 15-year history coach of the Division I University of by the age of 40 prior to the 2008 season. season. conferences. He has coached 10 NCAA D-III of the FSU volleyball program after being named to the Honorable Mention team Maryland team. That’s when Horsmon returned to his home track & field national champions and 68 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). Winterling set the FSU “I really believe I ended up there state when he was named the head coach for David Driver is a freelance writer in Maryland. For more All-Americans, who turned in 113 total All- career kills record with 2,204 and finished the season ranked second in the country (Frostburg) for a reason. I am thankful for the Terps. information, visit www.davidsdriver.com. American performances. In his tenure, FSU in kills per set (4.79). The Bobcat volleyball program finished 2009 with a 30-5 that opportunity,” said Horsmon. “I had good “To get a call (from Maryland) was obvi- established six national meet records. Lewis overall record and captured both the AMCC regular season and tournament titles. years there. It was a great experience.” ously exciting,” he said. was selected three times each as the NCAA Frostburg also advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year. He had no plans to be a volleyball coach B rian ’ s still F l y in ’ Division III National Track & when he entered FSU, but after he joined the Field Coach of the Year and South/ Junior Matt Greene, an American Baseball Coaches Association club volleyball program, his three years on the Leiter Hits B Standard for USATF National Championships Southeast Region Cross Country team included a trip to a national tournament Mid-Atlantic All-Region and All-AMCC First Team honoree, was Brian Leiter ’09, a four-time All-American at FSU, recently met the U.S.A. Coach of the Year. selected to the D3baseball.com All-American Second Team. in Colorado and matches against clubs from Kara Reed Nelson ’98/M’08 Track & Field National Championships B standard in the 1,500-meter run at the Greene helped the Bobcats to a 32-13 overall record and the volleyball-rich California. was a four-year standout player American Milers Club High Performance Series meet in Indianapolis, Ind. Leiter AMCC regular season title. Greene left his mark on the FSU Horsmon returned to Prince Frederick’s for the Bobcat women’s basketball met the B standard with a 3:44.18 and fifth-place finish in the second section record books, setting seven single-season records, including Calvert High as a teacher and coach. In three teams. She helped FSU to 75 wins, of the 1,500-meter race. The A standard time to automatically qualify for the runs (60), hits (78), doubles (24), homeruns (14), RBIs (60), seasons his volleyball program was 60-5 including one NCAA and one overall and won a state title in 1998. The next championships is 3:41.20. Leiter’s time is roughly equivalent to a 4:02 mile and extra base hits (40) and total bases (148). the B standard is similar to provisionally qualifying for the NCAA Championships. ECAC Tournament appearance. 36 PROFILE fall2010 37 Show Us How Much You “Like” FSU Athletics! Friend us on facebook.com/frostburgstateathletics. sports wrap-up All the best Bobcats are there! second team all-conference honors after taking second place was named to All-AMCC honorable mention and head coach Men’s Outdoor Track & Field (8-1), Westminster (9-0), Pitt-Greensburg (8-1 & 9-0) and Winter Sports in the AMCC with a time of 18:05.88. The men’s team earned Guy Robertson was selected as AMCC and ECAC South Coach Franciscan (8-1). The Bobcats finished third in the AMCC Highlight: Sophomore David Thomas competed in the long Women’s Basketball wins over Penn State Altoona, Fairmont State, Hood, Bethany of the Year. Quayle was also named to the Second Team All- Championships after junior Ramon Gutierrez captured a first and Salem International. ECAC and ABCA All-Region Mid-Atlantic Second team honor. jump at the 2010 NCAA Outdoor National Championships. place finish in the No. 2 singles match by defeating Steven Record: 19-8 overall, 15-5 AMCC Next Season: The Bobcats return 14 swimmers as they enter Greene was also selected to the D3baseball.com All-American Recap: Thomas captured a combined 18 top-five finishes Dull from PSA with scores of 6-3, 6-1. Sophomore Michael Highlight: Finished third in the AMCC and made AMCC the CAC in 2010. Second Team, ABCA All-Region Mid-Atlantic Second team and in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the long jump, Stevenson took home the runner-up title in the No. 1 singles Tournament for the second-straight season Second Team All-ECAC South. Greene set seven single-season including a first-place finish at the Elliston Invitational to au- competition. He defeated Nick Navarre from Penn State Ramon Gutierrez Recap: The team started the season 8-2 in its first 10 confer- Women’s Swimming offensive school records, including hits (78), runs (60), home tomatically qualify him for the NCAA National Championship Altoona in the semifinals (7-5, 6-2) to advance to the finals runs (14), doubles (24), extra base hits (40), RBIs (60) and with a distance of 7.39 meters. Thomas finished in the top against PSB’s Elliot Blackstone. Gutierrez took home All-AMCC ence games, winning the first seven. The Bobcats took on La Record: 3-10 overall, 1-1 AMCC Roche to open the AMCC Tournament and placed two players Women’s Indoor Track & Field total bases (148). five in all six meets in which he competed in the high jump First Team honors while Stevenson captured All-Conference on the All-AMCC team, seniors Brittney James and Caryn Highlight: Fourth in the AMCC Record: Finished fifth out of 10 teams at Mason Dixon Indoor Next Season: With four key position players and seven this spring, including wins at the Don Frail Invitational Second Team honors. Wright. Both James and Wright joined the 1,000-point scor- Recap: The Bobcats picked up two All-AMCC awards from Championship pitchers returning, the Bobcats look to continue their success (Marietta College) and Elliston Invitational. Thomas’ best Next Season: The entire Bobcat squad returns next season jump at the NCAA National Championship of 6.83 meters ers club in the season and James was named to the D3Hoops. senior Thirza Roberto after she captured two AMCC second- Highlight: Senior Gwen Massey and junior Emily Furr broke as they enter the CAC next season. as they look to continue their success going into the Capital (22 ft. 5 in.) placed him in seventh place in the second heat com All-Atlantic Region third team. The duo also picked up place finishes in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:12.87) and in FSU records in their respective events. Athletic Conference. AMCC Player of the Week Honors once each over the season. the 200-yard backstroke (2:18.68). FSU earned wins over and 10th overall. Thomas entered the championships as the Recap: Junior Emily Furr broke the FSU record in the triple Softball Next Season: FSU returns 10 players as it enters the Capital Penn State Altoona, Fairmont State and Hood. third seed. Senior Tarik Muhammad picked up six top-five jump at the Susquehanna Invitational and also captured first Record: 30-16 overall, 16-4 AMCC Women’s Lacrosse Athletic Conference in 2010-11. finishes over the season including three first place finishes, Next Season: The Bobcats return six swimmers as they enter place in the triple jump with a mark of 11.22 meters, another Highlight: Second AMCC championship, first trip to the NCAA one each in the 400-meter dash, the 4x400 meter relay and Record: 9-8 overall the CAC in 2010. FSU record that qualified her for the ECAC Championships. tournament the 4x100 meter relay. Muhammad qualified for the ECAC Highlight: Frostburg earned a spot in the ECAC Tournament Men’s Basketball Furr missed the NCAA Division III provisional national qualify- Recap: After sweeping the AMCC Tournament, the Bobcats Championships in both the 400-meter dash and the 4x100 for the first time since 2001. Record: 17-9 overall, 13-7 AMCC ing mark by just .01 meters, but she placed first in the high went on to play in their first-ever NCAA Tournament. FSU meter relay. Recap: The Bobcats turned a corner in the spring of 2010, jump with a height of 1.57 meters and eighth in the long Highlight: AMCC Tournament for second straight season dropped the first game of the tournament to Susquehanna Next Season: All but eight student-athletes will return for finishing 9-8 overall. It’s the first time since 2004 that FSU jump (4.77 meters). Senior Gwen Massey broke her own Recap: The men’s basketball team finished fourth in the 3-1 in nine innings, but rebounded to defeat Piedmont 5-3. the Bobcats as they look to build on the previous season as finished with at least a .500 winning percentage. The Bobcats school record at the Mason Dixon Conference Championships, AMCC to make the tournament. Two players made the Frostburg then fell to in-state rival Salisbury, 8-2. The Bobcats they enter the Capital Athletic Conference. finished the season tied for first in the nation in caused finishing third in the one-mile run with a record time of All-AMCC team, juniors Busha Koffa and Brian Anderson. collected several All-AMCC awards, including junior Brooke turnovers, after spending much of the season ranked in the 5:12.31, qualifying for ECAC Championships and earn- The Bobcats finished their regular season with back-to-back Tapman as Player of the Year, Megan Magee as Pitcher of Men’s Tennis top three. FSU earned a spot in the ECAC Tournament, but fell ing all-conference honors. Massey also came in second in 100+ point wins to cap a four-game winning streak. the Year and head coach Wes Landrum as Coach of the Year. to Alvernia 21-12 in the opening round. The Bobcats kicked the 800-meter run, earning All-Mason-Dixon Conference Record: 9-6 overall, 6-4 AMCC Joining their teammates on the All-Conference teams were off the season with a 17-13 win over Division I Howard and Next Season: The Bobcats return four of their five starters honors with a time of 2:24.72. Furr earned All-Mason Dixon senior Lindsay Freitag, a second team selection, and junior Highlight: Finished third in the AMCC Championship meet capped the regular season with a 19-6 victory over Division from 2009-10 as they join the CAC in the 2010-11 season. honors in all four events she competed in, placing first in the Megan Hennee, a second team designated hitter selection Recap: FSU finished with nine wins, including a four-game II Shepherd. high jump (1.56 meters), second in the triple jump (11.11 and a honorable mention selection as a pitcher. Tapman set winning streak over the middle part of the season. The Men’s Swimming meters), fourth in the long jump (5.04 meters) and sixth in Next Season: FSU is poised for its first year in the CAC in FSU career records for runs (112), RBIs (118), total bases (289) Bobcats posted blow-out victories against Fairleigh Dickinson the pole vault (2.30 meters). She also qualified for the ECAC 2011, having played several CAC schools over the past few Record: 5-7 overall, 1-1 AMCC and stolen bases (43). Tapman was also named to the 2010 Championships in the triple jump. In the 5,000-meter run, years. Highlight: Third in the AMCC Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III Atlantic All-Region Third Doug Anuszewski junior Anne Patron placed third with a time of 18:46.51 and — Mary Raskob Team and was one of three outfielders selected to the ECAC Recap: The Bobcats picked up four All-AMCC selections. earning all-conference honors. Freshman Trevor Kozlow was named to the All-AMCC First Men’s Indoor Track & Field South First Team. Next Season: The Bobcats return both Patron and Furr as Team for his first-place performances in the 200-yard indi- Next Season: With all but two players returning to the Record: Eighth out of nine teams at Mason Dixon Indoor they look to continue their success as they join the CAC next vidual medley (2:00.79) and the 400-yard individual medley squad, the Bobcats look to continue their success as they join Championship season. (with an AMCC Championship meet record time of 4:22.05). the CAC next season. Your Gifts Turn Students Highlight: Six Bobcats earned All-Mason Dixon honors In the 1,650-yard freestyle, senior Jack Hudson was awarded Recap: Sophomore Chauncey Manson captured third place Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Into Champions in the 200-meter dash (22.93) at the Mason Dixon Indoor Financial support from alumni, parents and friends Spring Sports Highlight: Junior Emily Furr qualified for ECAC Champion- Championship, qualifying for ECAC Championships and of Frostburg Athletics provides the comprehensive Baseball ships in the high jump and hit the NCAA provisional mark in earning him all-conference honors. Sophomore Gavin Caupp Record: 32-13 overall, 16-4 AMCC the triple jump four times. facilities, modern strength and conditioning center, also was awarded All-Mason-Dixon Conference honors after full-time coaches and high-performance equipment finishing third in the 5,000-meter run, crossing the line at Highlight: AMCC regular season champions, played in AMCC Recap: Furr finished in the top four in every event she that our student-athletes rely on. 16:03.82. FSU kicked off the season in stellar fashion at the Championship game competed in during the outdoor season, including eight No state money, no tuition. Just your tax-deductible first-place finishes in either the high jump or the triple jump. WVU Holiday Classic with eight athletes finishing in the top Recap: The Bobcats finished the season with the best overall gifts and student fees provide it all. Senior Gwen Massey and junior Anne Patron each qualified 10. and AMCC record to take the regular season title. FSU beat Last year the number of gifts to athletics tripled. for the ECAC championship in the 1,500 meter run and 10,000 Next Season: The Bobcats return a lot of young talent as Penn State Behrend in the first game of the championship Join the team supporting Frostburg State meter run, respectively, each with a personal best time at the they will look to improve on their finish at the Mason Dixon round 17-4 but then dropped the deciding game 8-3. The Tuppeny Last Chance Race. Patron was named to the CoSIDA Athletics by going to www.frost- Conference Championships in 2010-11. Bobcats collected several postseason awards: Junior Britton ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District II second team. burg.edu/bobcatclub or call- Quayle took home AMCC Pitcher of the Year honors while ing 301.687.4068 or classmate Matt Greene and sophomore Doug Anuszewski Next Season: Patron and Furr both return as the Bobcats look 1.866.241.3296, toll free. joined him on the All-AMCC First Team. Senior Greg Beachy to continue their success as they join the CAC next season. Busha Koffa 38 PROFILE Emily Furr  fall2010 39 the last word

sad journey The march involved hundreds of people, yet it was virtually silent. Close to 2,500 students, faculty and staff gathered in remembrance of Brandon Carroll on an unusually warm April evening, just three days after Brandon’s life had been taken away so violently. The candlelit vigil began in the upper quad, then filed through campus to the Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena, where the stunned and mourning campus community came together to hear from those who knew and loved Brandon and to try to make sense of it all.

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• Alma Logsdon first graduated from State Normal Alma Logsdon Joe Detrick School No. 2 in 1934. • Joe Detrick attended Frostburg State University in this decade. • Alma was a teacher and a principal. • Joe is a 27-year-old petty officer third class and sonar technician on active duty in the U.S. Navy.

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