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December 2010 Vol. 57 No.3 www.clarion.edu/news CLARION AND BEYOND Suites Receive LEED Certification Some Notable Points: • The buildings were constructed to be smoke-free both during construction n the first of what Clarion University plans impact on the environment and the building’s and after occupancy. to be a frequent occurrence, a ceremony inhabitants, and have lower overall operation • More than 50 percent of the building was held on August 11 to recognize Campus costs. I site area has been restored to a natural View and Valley View residence hall suites being Opened in January 2009, Campus View and site. The steep slopes that existed prior awarded Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Valley View suites, one located on the Ralston flats to construction have been re-graded Environmental Design) Certification by the U.S. area and the other along Wood Street, are a $25 and have been replanted with native Green Building Council and verified by the Green million project providing 361 beds for students. vegetation that will hold the slope and Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is The new residences feature furnished, suite- enhance the appearance. the nation’s preeminent program for the design, style configurations with two or four residents Murphy and wife, Kitty clarion and beyond construction and operation of high-performance sharing a common living space, with one bathroom • Storm water retention tanks were December 2010 green buildings. for every two residents. All units are furnished and installed to reduce the amount of “With the Silver LEED certification of these have air-conditioning and high-speed Internet, water discharge from the sites during rainstorms. President: two buildings, Clarion University is realizing television and phone connections. Each floor has a Dr. Karen Whitney the first part of our commitment to be leaders lounge area, and each building has a laundry room • A white roof was installed that reflects in energy-efficient and environmentally friendly and vending area. the sun’s rays to keep the building Executive Editor: construction,” said Clarion University President The suites were financed and constructed cooler and to lower energy costs. David Love (’86, ’87) Karen Whitney. “I say ‘first part’ because there is through the Clarion University Foundation, Inc., • Through the use of energy modeling, Co-Editor: THANK YOU CLARION more to come. Our commitment to pursuing LEED with the bonds to be repaid using student rental highly efficient mechanical equipment, Rich Herman (sports) certification for all building projects is part of the fees. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation William Michael Murphy (’88) university’s strategic plan.” formed to promote educational purposes in and correct insulation placement, these Design: Education: B.S. in Business Administration, economics major, Clarion University buildings increase energy performance Scott Kane (’04)/PAGES Career: Economist GS-13, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, D.C. by more than 25 percent. Contributors: Home: Germantown, Md. • All refrigerants used in the building Chris Rossetti contain no chlorofluorocarbons. Brandi Stretavski “Clarion University is fter graduating in December 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Murphy’s goal was • The energy for the buildings is Photographers: to get a job in a bank in Pennsylvania. That didn’t happen, but something wonderful did. At the time, he realizing the first part of our purchased from a source that supplies Rich Herman, Tom Schott, Jerry Sowden, did not realize he would be working in the nation’s capital in less than six months. energy to the U.S. power grid by using George Powers, David Love, Dwight Shannon A “When a bank job did not materialize, I took some additional classes in the spring and attended a job fair in renewable energy, such as wind power, and Brett Whitling. commitment to be leaders Pittsburgh,” Murphy said. “I found out the Bureau of Labor Statistics was looking for candidates who majored in to reduce the demand for fossil fuels. Cover: Kitiara See (Sousaphone), Devin economics.” in energy-efficient and • A comprehensive construction waste Eisenman (Snare Drum) perform during the Murphy applied, interviewed and has been working at the bureau ever since. For the past 21 years, he has management plan was used to separate 2010 ALF Parade worked with employment and unemployment numbers and, for most of the past 14 years, he has been part of environmentally friendly all solid waste leaving the project sites. the team that releases the monthly “jobs added” data–widely considered the number one economic indicator in Address comments and questions to: the world. construction.” • Close to one-fifth of the products (by Clarion University cost) used in the construction of these Clarion and Beyond Magazine Clarion University President buildings, from the special non-vinyl Center for Advancement How It All Began 840 Wood Street He started out as an electrical engineering student in Virginia Beach, but at age 22, after an injury, he Dr. Karen Whitney floor tile to the wood cabinets to the Clarion, PA 16214 restarted his academic career at Clarion as a finance/real estate major. gypsum wallboard, have high amounts “I took an economics class with Dr. Soong Sohng and received 60 correct out of 60 on the first test,” Murphy of post-consumer recycled content. added. “Dr. Sohng said that doesn’t happen often and convinced me to change my major to finance/economics.” E-mail address: [email protected] • Each floor of the buildings has trash Murphy also had a class with Dr. Chin Yang where he learned about SAS programming. About six years Campus View Suites rooms that are sized to accommodate Visit Clarion University on the Web at after starting at the bureau to help fill a growing need, his role changed as a result of this knowledge. The bureau needed an economist who could program in SAS to reduce the need for someone to translate between paper, aluminum, glass, plastic and cardboard recycling bins. www.clarion.edu economists and programmers. Michael Embrescia, LEED AP education and connection with or at the request of Clarion “Programmers and economists often have difficulty communicating,” Murphy explained. “Seven years ago membership manager, presented LEED plaques University. It is the organization designated to Clarion and Beyond is published three times a I was asked to move to the IT area to be a procedures person–someone who could speak both languages. The year by the Center for Advancement for alumni, to place in each building. The 16-inch diameter, receive and manage private sector gifts provided families of current students and friends of Clarion switch to the support side has evolved into the most challenging and fulfilling stage of my career so far.” ¾-inch thick glass plaques are fabricated from for the support of the activities and programs of University. Alumni information is also located at www.clarion.edu/alumni. recycled glass. The image is sandblasted onto the the university. Such gifts are generated through The Role Financial Support Played surface of each plaque, avoiding toxic chemicals contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal “I was in vocational rehabilitation following back surgery and had two small children,” Murphy said. and energy-intensive processes involved in business and industry, retired faculty members employment and equal educational opportunities for all “I needed to find financial support to ease the burden. At one point, I had to have a professor sign a form so that qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, etching. and other friends of Clarion University. During I could get gas money.” national origin, affectional or sexual orientation, age, Five recently opened Clarion University the last five years, foundation housing projects disability, or other classifications that are protected under He applied for and received grants, loans and scholarships. While at Clarion, Murphy received both the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section buildings, Campus and Valley View Suites, have added more than 1,000 new student beds, Charles P. Leach Sr. Scholarship and a Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Scholarship. One of the scholarships 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans Joseph P. Grunenwald Center for Science and replacing older dormitory-style housing. with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state was for being named the top business student for 1987-88. and federal laws and regulations. Direct equal opportunity Technology, Eagle Commons dining facility, and Valley View and Campus View join 157 inquiries to the Assistant to the President for Social the Gregory Barnes Center for Biotechnology LEED-certified buildings in the Commonwealth of Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier Any Regrets? Administration Building, Clarion, PA 16214-1232. “In hindsight, I am glad I did not achieve my first goal,” Murphy concluded. “The early twists and turns led Business Development at Clarion University, Pennsylvania. The state ranks third in the nation 814-393-2109. me to a challenging professional opportunity. It worked out for the best, even though I did not realize it at the were all designed for the energy efficient and behind California and Washington in LEED- time. Although I regret not getting my master’s degree at Clarion, after 20 years of experience I consider myself environmentally friendly Silver LEED Rating. certified buildings. an economist.” Buildings meeting these standards have less Silver LEED plaque

02 | December ’10 www.clarion.edu | 03 CLARION AND BEYOND Falkenstern Named Director Of Nursing And Allied Health

n August, Dr. Sharon Koval- nursing exchange students from “I was fortunate to have Dr. Sarah Falkenstern was named director the University of Jonkoping in Gueldner as chair of my dissertation I of Clarion University’s School Sweden to Hershey Medical Center, committee because she led me to of Nursing and Allied Health. In Veterans’ Administration clinics and Drs. Karen Morin, Carol Smith, Donna this academic leadership position, hospitals, and Washington, D.C. Queeney, and to Margaret Newman Dr. Falkenstern oversees all Dr. Falkenstern earned her as my special mentor. Mentorship programs and faculty of the school. bachelor and master’s degrees in is so important in nursing, and I The Department of Allied Health nursing from Case Western Reserve hope to thank my mentors by being offers, in partnership with regional University and her Ph.D. with a a caring mentor to other faculty, hospitals, a bachelor of science major in nursing and a minor in staff, nurses and nursing students.” in medical imaging sciences, with adult education from Penn State. Her professional activities concentrations in radiography and She is a Certified Registered include memberships in the ultrasound, an associate degree Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) and American Academy of Nurse in allied health with multiple is board certified as a Pediatric Practitioners, the American Nurses concentrations and an associate Nurse Practitioner by the American Association, Sigma Theta Tau, the degree in respiratory care. An Nurses’ Credentialing Commission. National Health Service Corps, Associate of Science, Bacholor As a Certified Nurse Educator by the National League for Nursing, of Science and master’s degree the National League for Nursing, FALKENSTERN the Society of Rogerian Scholars in nursing are offered through she developed graduate level on- and the American Holistic Nurses Phillips Trust Makes Lead Gift For Nursing Simulation Lab the Department of Nursing. The line courses of nursing theory and National Education Honor Society; Association. Dr. Falkenstern is a master’s program offers nurse taught videoconferenced courses in among others. charter member of the Pennsylvania he Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips who will program the clinical scenarios and donors such as the Phillips Trust will benefit practitioner and nursing education health assessment, pharmacology Dr. Falkenstern has presented at Coalition of Nurse Practitioners Charitable Trust has donated a $130,000 observe and video-record student performance, nursing and allied health professionals and concentrations. and child health. regional, national and international and a founding member of the T leadership gift toward a state-of-the-art so that students can debrief with their their future patients throughout the region for Dr. Falkenstern comes to She has earned awards and conferences, and has published Midstate Association of Nurse nursing and allied health simulation laboratory professors and learn from their responses to many years to come.” her new position from The recognitions from the National articles on cultural diversity, Practitioners. She addresses at Clarion University–Venango Campus. This patients’ changing conditions. A large part of the projected $1.75 million Pennsylvania State University, League for Nursing; Sigma Theta pediatric growth patterns and community groups and serves as a new laboratory will create a highly sophisticated The simulation laboratory will also be cost of the project has already been secured. where she served on the nursing Tau, the International Honor children with special health care clinical project grant reviewer for learning facility that will transform the way used as a training center for health care The university received a grant last year from faculty since 1992, most recently Society of Nursing; Schreyer needs. Newman’s nursing theory of the Health Resources and Services students enrolled in Clarion University’s professionals from local agencies seeking the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and as coordinator of the Master of Institute for Excellence in Teaching health as expanding consciousness Administration (HRSA) of the School of Nursing and Allied Health, located certification and/or training in their fields. It Industry, which enabled the purchase of three Science Nurse Practitioner option. and Learning at Penn State; guides her approach to education, federal government’s Department of at Venango Campus, and other health career will be used as a recruiting and training tool for highly sophisticated simulation mannequins As coordinator of international the Pennsylvania Rural Health administration, clinical practice Health and Human Services. students throughout the region are educated. elementary and high school students, providing and other equipment at a cost of $400,000. nursing experiences, she escorted Association; and Phi Lamba Theta, and research. Dr. Falkenstern said, “The Phillips Trust is pleased to be able to basic health education and an introduction to The equipment is already in the possession assist with the development of the simulation health professions as they begin to consider of the university and in storage awaiting a lab at Venango Campus,” said trustee Robert W. career options. facility to effectively utilize it. An additional McFate. “It’s a great project that will enhance “My colleagues and I are immensely $660,000 has been secured for construction Clarion University–Venango Campus Offers Auctioneering Program Clarion University’s standing in the field of grateful to the Phillips Charitable Trust for in Montgomery Hall where the facility will be nursing and allied health, which Dr. Phillips their generous support of this cutting-edge new located. A fund drive is currently under way to larion University has been approved by the Pennsylvania State The 20-credit technical component of the held a strong interest in advancing.” facility,” said Dr. Christopher Reber, executive raise the remaining funds needed, after which Board of Auctioneer Examiners to offer an auctioneering program program will be taught over a 15-week period of Simulation laboratory equipment, dean of Venango Campus. “The support of construction will begin. through its Department of Applied Technology. The program, the only Saturday and Sunday classes that will begin including life-size mannequins and high-tech C approved auctioneering training program in western Pennsylvania, prepares in March with practical field experience of medical apparatuses, will give students new students to sit for the Pennsylvania State Auctioneer Licensure Exam. on-the-job training with Pennsylvania opportunities to apply theoretical concepts to The technical component of the auctioneering program is designed licensed auctioneers. highly concrete patient applications, under to provide students with knowledge of the techniques, procedures and For more information, the direction of faculty, presenting exciting principles of communication, appraisal, management, marketing and law contact Dr. Bill Hallock, educational experiences that effectively bridge necessary to conduct a successful auction in Pennsylvania. The general chair of the Department theory and practice. Simulation mannequins education component provides students with a foundation that will help of Applied Technology, provide students realistic patient care scenarios them in operating an auctioneering business or for further education. at 814-676-6591, ext. to test their clinical and decision-making skills, Students will earn an Associate ofApplied Science in Administration 1275, or whallock@ while building their confidence before they Technology degree, with a concentration in auctioneering. General clarion.edu. enter an actual health care environment. education courses will be taught at Venango Campus or online, and the The lab facility will include an intensive technical component of the degree will be taught at Venango Campus by care unit patient area with an ICU-type bed, Charlene A. Caple, a licensed and bonded Pennsylvania auctioneer who a child/maternity patient area with a birthing has authored the definitive text for auctioneering courses of study in the bed and a medical/surgical patient area. It will Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. include related equipment for each area, as Caple has served as an instructor in the auctioneering program at the well as x-ray viewers, ventilators, EKG monitors Harrisburg Area Community College since 1983. She is a member of the and other apparatuses. Pennsylvania Auctioneer’s Association (PAA), and has served as an officer More information is available on the website A control room will be constructed to of the PAA’s Central Regional Chapter. accommodate faculty and simulator technicians www.clarion.edu/appliedtech-auctioneering Robert W. McFate, trustee of the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust; Dr. Karen M. Whitney, president of Clarion University and Dr. 04 | December ’10 Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of Clarion University–Venango Campus. www.clarion.edu | 05 CLARION AND BEYOND Extravaganza 2011 Alumni Association Distinguished Award Recipients Wilma ‘Wid’ Logue (’32, ’37) Rose Miller (’81) Distinguished Service Distinguished Achievement Alumni Association Distinguished Awards • Played an integral role in the expansion and • Has received numerous awards from the renovation of the Knox Public Library and military for her dedication and service as a established a fund for ongoing maintenance. top-ranked, female Army colonel. • Employed by the Bureau of Employment • Is a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Security for more than 27 years, helping people Freedom. within her community find jobs. • Before leaving active duty, served as senior • In 1992, established the Wilma Best Logue advisor to a four-star Army commander Scholarship Endowment for incoming Clarion for force protection, physical security, law students who plan to major in education. enforcement, personal security and operations • Provided funding for housing scholarships and security for a command of more than 55,000 Saturday campus building enhancements at Clarion. persons located world-wide. • Shares her Clarion University experience with everyone, arranges • Retired in September 2008 after more than 27 years of active duty campus tours and helps students financially, even paying application fees. service in the Army. April 16, 2011 • Currently works as a senior analyst at Abrams Learning & Information Systems, Inc., providing expertise to the National Guard Bureau. Duquesne Club Vincent Sands (’78) James Thornton Pittsburgh Distinguished Alumni Distinguished Volunteer • Serves as executive vice president of BNY • Chief-organizer and chef for the Clarion Mellon Asset Servicing—Americas, with wide University Wild Game Dinner, which includes oin the Clarion University responsibilities including employee benefits, an extensive auction, for which he and his Alumni Association to foundations/endowments, mutual funds, insurance, committee secure all donations from businesses J honor the 2011 class of exchange-traded funds and health care. and fellow supporters. Distinguished Award recipients, • Is responsible for the profitability and overall • The annual event is the primary fundraiser enjoy the historic Duquesne Club’s performance of the U.S. Tax-Exempt, Canada and for the George Garbarino Athletic Scholarship atmosphere and fine cuisine and Latin America Asset Servicing businesses. Endowment, and has raised more than celebrate the accomplishments of • Oversees the company’s community involvement $225,000 since 1999. For the 2010-11 the university. and other commitments in Pennsylvania, including academic year, George Garbarino Athletic oversight of BNY Mellon’s philanthropic and Scholarships were awarded to 15 male and charitable-giving activities. female student-athletes. Tickets for this premiere event • Has been directly involved and supportive of Clarion University Athletics are $225 per person. Corporate • Serves on the board of directors of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, a private, non-profit leadership organization as the head athletic trainer and director of Athletic Training Services sponsorship opportunities are also focused on improving the economy and quality of life in the Pittsburgh since 1990. available. Proceeds will benefit the region. Alumni Endowment and the Alumni Association Athletic Endowment, which provide funding for student scholarships. Susan Traynor (’89) Samuel Zuck (’74) Distinguished Faculty Distinguished Alumni–Venango Campus For more information or to request • Has taught at Clarion for more than 35 years, • After a successful 10-year career with the an invitation, please contact Brooke beginning in 1976. Consolidated Rail Corporation, returned to Murray of the Clarion University • Serves as chair of the Computer Information school to pursue a law degree at Duquesne University. Foundation, Inc., at 814-393-2572, Science Department since being appointed in or [email protected]. Formal 2001, and served as chair from 1979-80 and • Upon receiving his law degree, spent a few was instrumental in getting the department years with a law firm and worked under the invitations will be mailed in January. staffed and operational. Honorable Judge Francis J. Fornelli in the • Served two terms as APSCUF president, the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas. faculty union. • In 1991, joined the Office of the District • Authored and co-authored with other Clarion Attorney of Mercer County, where he currently University faculty countless professional serves as the First Assistant District Attorney. publications, bringing positive visibility to the university and her • Remains involved with the community through the Venango Campus department. Advisory Board and the Oil City Chapter of the American Legion. • Identifies database-related projects on campus and in the community for • Described by friends as a “life-long learner” who even now listens to Make sure to reserve your seat! CIS students, giving them real-world work experience in their fields. college lectures during his daily commute. For more information, go to www.clarion.edu/extravaganza For more information on 2011 Distinguished Award recipients, go to www.clarion.edu/2011awards www.clarion.edu | 07 news briefs CLARION AND BEYOND

in Shippenville, Highland Oaks, the Survey Shows Positive Changes In Student Drug And Alcohol Attitudes NEWS FROM THE CAMPUSES Clarion Free Library, the YMCA and the Students at Clarion University are receiving the message about drug Community Action Children’s Program. and alcohol abuse loud and clear. CORE Survey results indicate a huge SREB Praises Clarion’s Efforts To Improve Graduation Rate shift in attitudes about drugs and alcohol over the last five years. Clarion University was praised for its efforts to facilitate a four- Smoke Stack Taken Down The 2010 survey showed the following changes as compared to 2005: a 35 percent drop in the number of students who consumed alcohol in year graduation rate for its students in a published report of the As part of a renovation of the Clarion Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). “Promoting a Culture of the past 30 days, a 46 percent decline in the number of students who University steam plant, its smoke stack reported some form of public misconduct at least once in the past year as Student Success: How Colleges and Universities are Improving Degree was taken down. The end result is a safer Completion” examined why average college-completion rates fall well a result of drinking or drug use, and a 31 percent increase in the number and more efficient production of steam of students who would prefer not to have alcohol at parties. below high school graduation rates. Clarion reported a graduation rate for heat across campus. of 53 percent, a median SAT score of 915 and 33 percent of students The 39-question CORE Survey, so named for its core value questions, receiving Pell Grants in 2006, the year the research started. In the report, was developed by Southern Illinois University and has been in use for SREB noted: “Clarion’s long-standing culture was the primary reason many years. Fourteen of Pennsylvania’s finest students received hands-on experience in geospatial Record Attendance For Fifth NW PA technology during Clarion University’s Ninth Annual Honors Program Summer Academy, identified in campus interviews for the university’s success in helping GIS Conference students complete degrees.” including Peter McFadden, Sharon McFadden, Alex Milbrand and Elizabeth Loar with A record-breaking 200 participants Myers New Student Trustee Dr. Yasser Ayad, professor of geography at Clarion (far left) and Mitch McAdoo, a teaching assistant (far right). The 2010 Summer Academy was funded through an Educational attended the Fifth Annual Northwestern Christopher Myers of Bethel Park is the new Pennsylvania GIS Conference Oct. 14-15 at Clarion University. The Improvement Tax Credit donation from Pennsylvania General Energy Co. LLC, Warren. Founders’ Day Clarion University Council of Trustees’ student S U MMER ACADEMY 2010 Celebrated conference included various speakers, presentations and workshops trustee. The governor of Pennsylvania, following on subjects that impact the region economically, environmentally and a review process, appoints all trustees, including Clarion University socially. Challenges and potential solutions were presented. Tioga County the student trustee. Trustee duties include President Karen Commissioner Erick Coolidge was the keynote speaker; Dr. Yasser Ayad, a making recommendations, evaluating, reviewing, Chinese Students Whitney initiated professor in the Anthropology, Geography and Earth Sciences Department, approving and participating in planning efforts Study Esl At Clarion a new tradition on served on the conference committee. for personnel, fiscal affairs, academic policy, September 10 with Twenty-four strategic planning, student affairs and facilities the observance of students from Sanda management. myers Founders’ Day. The CRLA Re-Certifies Tutor Program University, Shanghai, celebration, which China, received a The Clarion University Writing Center Tutor Program received re- also served as a M.S.L.S. Student Awarded Spectrum Scholarship three-week total formal welcome for certification from the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). immersion in United CRLA is a group of student-oriented professionals active in the fields President Whitney, Whitney (right) and Ann Jamison, secretary to the president, with Latanya Ingraham of Yeadon, a library science graduate student, is States culture by of reading, learning assistance, developmental education, tutoring and the first Clarion University student to be awarded a $5,000 Spectrum attending an English began with a the historical Seminary Hall brick that was presented to Whitney From left: Meng Xuan Dai, Yi Qiao, Meng Yue Hu and Xiao mentoring at the college/adult level. Certification was granted at three Scholarship from the American Library Association (ALA). The scholarship prelude of the Clarion by Dr. Todd Pfannestiel on Founders’ Day. as a Second Language Jun Fan in front of Founders Hall. University Alma Mater levels. is funded by the American Association of School Librarians. (ESL) Summer and Clarion University Fight Song played on the Clarion University Bell Camp at Clarion University. The camp, which offered the students an opportunity to study English and improve their English proficiency, is Tower Carillon outside of Carlson Library. The program was emceed by Clarion University Again Named Military Friendly Jay Foster, Clarion University head football coach. Whitney envisions the Kemerer And Lenhart Receive Presidential Commission Awards the current step in a partnership which started in 2008 between Clarion Founders’ Day activities increasing over the next several years leading to Clarion University has been selected by “G.I. Jobs” magazine as a Mary Kelly Kemerer, a physics major who graduated in Spring 2010, University and Sanda University. Clarion University’s 150th anniversary in 2017. “military friendly” school for 2011. It received a similar distinction last and Kim Lenhart, a junior art major, received Presidential Commission on year. Criteria for making the list included efforts to recruit and retain the Status of Women Spring 2010 Project Awards. The awards support military and veteran students, results of recruiting military and veteran student research in fields where a recipient’s gender is traditionally Clarion Trustees Honor Grunenwald students and academic accreditations. The magazine surveyed more than under-represented. Faculty and Staff News Clarion University Trustees unanimously approved a recommendation 7,000 institutions in compiling the list. to name the Science and Technology Building in honor of former Appointments President Joseph Grunenwald, who retired June 30. In naming the Joseph National Champion Twirler Leads Golden Eagles Marching Band • Dr. Susan Prezzano, a professor of anthropology, geography and earth P. Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology, trustees praised Student News science, was named as Clarion University’s representative to the Grunewald’s role in providing leadership and seeking private funding. Jennifer Barnes of Sharpsville, a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources More than $1 million was contributed in honor of Grunenwald. sophomore speech pathology major, (DCNR) Bureau of State Parks “Green Parks Consortium.” Seven Receive Alumni Association Scholarships earned the title of National Intermediate African American Freedom Trail Planned Seven Clarion University students will receive the Clarion University Two-Baton and National Intermediate Flag Baton Champion following the Honored The Clarion University Frederick Douglass Program received a $1,000 Alumni Association Scholarship and Leadership Awards for 2010-11. American Youth on Parade competition • A presidential paper by Dr. Kevan Yenerall, professor of political grant from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Keystone The recipients include: Peter Baschnagel of Clarion, Pa., an economics held at Notre Dame University this past science, was among those nominated for the best paper award by the Diversity and Equity Grants/West Chester University to present the little- and finance major;Jon Catanzarita of Beaver, Pa., an accounting/ summer. She is one of the two Golden New England Political Science Association (NEPSA). After a review known history of African Americans in northwestern Pennsylvania. The management major; Joan Cullen of Lancaster, Pa., a biology major; Erin Girls who lead the Clarion University of the nominated papers, NEPSA’s executive board will present the funds, awarded to Dr. Greg Goodman, professor of education, will be used Grejda of Clarion, Pa., an early childhood education major; Nicole Halford Golden Eagles Marching Band. award at its 2011 conference in Hartford, Conn. to develop the Clarion University African American Freedom Trail. of Pittsburgh, Pa., a biology major; Annette Johnston of Brookville, Pa., an early childhood education major; and Kelly Mapes of Lamartine, Pa., an • Beth Jackson, a mathematics faculty member at Clarion University– arts and sciences major. barnes Venango Campus, was recognized as a “Distinguished Advisor” by the Clarion Region Is A Better, Cleaner Place Thanks To Cu Students The Clarion University Alumni Association Scholarship and Leadership American Chemical Society Student Middle States Region of Phi Theta Kappa. She was also recognized Awards are presented for academic performance, active participation in Chapter Receives Award More than 200 Clarion University students in 35 teams and litter as one of 30 “Outstanding Advisors” at the International Level of Phi Clarion groups and organizations and community service. Applicants crews swept through the Clarion region on Oct. 16, performing a variety The American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter at Clarion Theta Kappa. meeting the outlined criteria meet with members of the Alumni of services and clean-up activities as part of the university’s annual University received an ACS Honorable Mention Award for activities • Ragan W. Griffin, financial aid associate director, was awarded the Association Board of Directors. Special consideration is given to children Community Service Day. Service sites included the Sawmill Center for conducted during the 2009-10 academic year. Dr. Amanda Lockwood and Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators’ and grandchildren of Clarion Alumni, as well as members of the Student the Arts, the ARC, the New Bethlehem Community Center, SAFE, the Dr. Joyce Overly, assistant professors in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Leadership Award for 21 years of service to the association. Alumni Group, the Eagle Ambassadors. Northwest Alliance, the Area Agency on Aging, the Golden Living Center Department, are faculty advisors.

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alumni on the road Half-Century Club Class of Alumni 1970 on the road

1 ‘Early 50s’ Picnic 40 alumni attended the annual “Early 50s” picnic at the Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement. The event was coordinated by Pete (’53) and Glenna (Rose ’53) Mervosh. 1 Alumni Reunion Banquet

Ladies of Delta Sigma Epsilon at the July 17 “Early 50s” picnic. Delta Sigma Epsilon merged with Delta Zeta in 1954. Front row: Barbara A. (Faust ’51) Schieberl, Marjorie D. Half-Century Club Class of (Dible ’52) Sheffel and Lola E. Maxwell (’51). Front row: Fred Marshall (’38), Janice (Brazer ’59) Graziano, James Graziano (’59) and Avery Miller (’50); back row: Janet (Maxwell ’59) 1965 Back row: Marilyn C. (Craig ’53) Brandon, Beverly A. (Otto McNees, Floyd Barger (’58) and Deanna Wolff (’59). ’54) George, Glenna R. (Rose ’53) Mervosh, Peggy L. (Rearick

’52) Phillips and Florence W. (Spak ’51) Brochetti. Class of 1970 - 40th Class Reunion Front row: Carol (Snyder) Bigelow, Linda James, Peg (Black) Plante, Kaye (Berkey) Stone and Norma Wagner; back row: Dorla (Emery) Shaffer, Ray 2 The Student Prince Lichauer, Tony Mattern and Marilyn (Roslanowick) Hughes.

A group of alumni and friends enjoyed a th performance of “The Student Prince” featuring Class of 1965 - 45 Class Reunion CUAA Board Director Paul “Hook” Palmer (’61) at Front row: Margaret (Weilacher) McGee, Susan (Gilchrest) Schall and the Pittsburgh CLO in July. Madelon (Delp) Callen; back row: David Bailey and Edward Witek.

Front row: Judy from Professional Graphic Communication; Class of 1960 - 50th Class Reunion Chris (Kahle ’83) Rhoades. Front row: Peter Molinaro, Janet Decker, Emily (Calloway) Mosely, Back row: Theresa (Zacherl ’91,’05) Edder, David Bailey (’65), Marjorie (Clawson) Mosely, Carolyn (McKinney) Motter, Cordelia (Douds) Susan Weinzierl (’80), Palmer, Rosie Kahle and Pat Kahle (’92). 2 Thomas, Sally (Gazda) Green, Joanne Nolsheim and Jean (Decker) Leety; (Not pictured: Mike Weinzierl (’80). back row: Lee Rouse, William Truman, Doyle Maurhoff, Nancy (Swanson) Daley, Paul Laing, Gloria (Allen) Kellon, Diana (Hemstreet) Murphy, Ruth (Wherry) Danielson, Mary (Schimp) Dinunzio, Nicholas Dinunzio and Roland Davis. 3 Joint Alumni Board Event October 1, 2010 At Slippery Rock In July, the alumni boards of Clarion and Slippery Class of 1960 Rock universities held a joint meeting at SRU to share ideas and planning processes.

Ronald Lucas (’82), Elisabeth (Sibley ’64, ’80, ’97) Fulmer, Theresa (Zacherl ’91,’05) Edder, David Bailey (’65), CUAA treasurer, Dr. Floyd Barger (’58), Pat Kahle (’92), CUAA president, and Bob Smith, SRU president.

SRU Alumni Director Mike Saraka (’86) and VP for Advancement Barbara Ender joined SRU President Smith and the alumni board in welcoming the Clarion contingency to Slippery Rock. 3

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1. A. Jean (Decker ’60) Leety and 4. Tiffany and A. J. Miller (’50). 9. Antoine Bets and the Clarion 13. Peter Molinaro (’60), class Janet Decker (’60) University Marching Band perform president, signs the 1960 5. Alex Murnyack (’64). during ALF parade. yearbook. Homecoming 2. cheerleaders with the Clarion University mascot 6. cUAA Board President Pat Kahle 10. Zeta Tau Alpha, Clarion University 14. CUAA Board members Debbie (’92) and son, Billy. Dance Team and the Student (McNerney ’06, ’07) Eckelberger

3. cUAA Board members and Senate ALF float. and Ashley D. Stroup-McCauley And Reunion 7. Janice and President Emeritus Joe Foundation staff register alumni (’06) at the Eagle Endzone event. at pre-parade reception, including Grunenwald with Angela (Groom 11. Clarion President Karen Whitney. development officerD ebbie ’80) Brown (center). 15. The Gammas in the ALF parade.

Huffman (’93) and Robert A. 12. Carolyn (McKinney ’60) Motter Weekend 2010 8. 2010 Homecoming queen, Deanne Dandoy (’74), CUAA board waves to crowd. Khazraie, and king, Lyle Clark. president elect (far right)

10 11 12 | July ’10 For more photos from this years event visit www.clarion.edu/2010homecoming www.clarion.edu | 13 venanAlumnigo campus Information Update CLARION AND BEYOND Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement Help Make The ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ Campaign Soar 1956 1972 Anne (Creany) Weaver recently in a WQED-TV documentary “From 840 Wood Street • Clarion PA 16214-1232 retired from Shelby County Schools Pittsburgh to Poland.” She resides Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2010 Samuel Rogal has contributed eight Dr. Paul Gaffney is the dean of where she was an education in North Huntingdon, Pa., with her 814-393-2572; Fax 814-393-1834 essays to the ongoing series, “The the Sarofim School of Fine Arts e-mail: [email protected] has come and gone, but oh, the memories! diagnostician. She resides in husband, Paul. They have three The parade was the best ever, the weather was History of Christian Hymnody,” at Southwestern University in Louisville, Ky., with her husband, children, Jeffrey, Sarah and William. Please check one: perfect, the floats were awesome, the bands published in 2010. He resides in Georgetown, Texas. He resides in Bill. LaSalle, Ill., with his wife, Susan. Georgetown. o For publication in Clarion and Beyond and online terrific and the football game exciting and close. Nancy (Nestich M.S. ’83) and The best thing about meeting old friends is They have two children, Geoffrey Michael Griffin (’83) reside in Colton, *Please note: Information in the yellow shaded portion and James. 1979 is for Alumni Office use only and is not for publication. that you never knew who you really wanted to 1973 N.Y. Michael has been elected to see until you ran into them at the tent reception, Terry Hennessy is a systems analyst/ the board of directors of the Canton- o For Alumni files only, not for publication Polly (Pitts) Shaw is an elected the football game or in line at the Kiwanis french application coordinator working on Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam. 1962 school director in the Slippery fry booth. Ahh, the food–the fries, the cinnamon the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Name ______Dr. Harold (Hal) Guthrie of Houston, Rock Area School District. She is a electronic medical record system rolls, the wings, the hot dogs! Texas, has retired from his job as grade level chair and teaches first First M.I. Last Maiden in Columbus, Ohio. He resides in 1983 All of us who are Clarion graduates have school superintendent. He operates grade in the Seneca Valley School different memories of different times, but we Westerville, Ohio. Michael and Nancy (Nestich ’81 M.S. Graduation Year ______Major ______Elisabeth Fulmer (’64, ’80, ’97) his own consulting business, Hal District in Harmony, Pa. She also is ’83) Griffin reside in Colton, N.Y. share the feelings of affection and gratitude for Guthrie and Associates. past president of the Seneca Valley Birthday ______our school experiences. Attending football games Alumni Board of Directors Michael has been elected to the Education Association. She resides 1980 board of directors of the Canton- at the old field on campus or the stadium at the in Portersville with her husband, Address ______Nancy Pitts is a program specialist Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam. other end of town; standing in line for meals in Becht, Chandler or Eagle 1963 William. They have three children, for Keystone Human Services of City______State ______Zip______Commons; participating in theater productions in the Chapel or Marwick- Melanie Shaw Evans, Andrew Shaw, Donna (Meyer) Greenlee has retired Lancaster. She resides in Mount Boyd. Buildings have come and gone, some have been renovated and and David Shaw. after 38 years of teaching. She Joy, Pa. 1984 Home phone ______Cell phone______repurposed, and faculty have grown and changed. But we all remember the resides in Titusville, Pa., with her Leah Young is a consultant for experience of learning through expanding our views, asking new questions, C. Wayne Wood has retired from Preferred e-mail ______husband, C. William. They have two Grants & Research. She researches the Clearfield Area School District and being made to think. children, Mary Kay Swanson and 1981 for institutional advancement, non- Spouse’s name______where he taught mathematics for One thing that has changed is the price of a Clarion education. Consider Meredith Warner. profits and the private sector. She more than 35 years. He resides in Sally (Schiavo) Gooch teaches Spouse’s graduation year (if alumni) ______today’s cost of $14,000+ for an in-state, full-time undergraduate student, resides in Millersville, Pa., with her Clearfield, Pa., with his wife, Ann. eighth grade social studies for in comparison to less than $1,000 per year in the 1960s. Yes, that amount St. Joseph Regional School, husband, Joseph Nadu Jr. Children’s names, gender, and birth dates ______was difficult to come by for many of us, but when I compare the $500 in 1967 They have three children, Adrienne, Jennifer and Megan. Port Vue, Pa. She attended the ______loans I repaid to the amount that many of today’s graduates face, I am Bruce Howarth of Elizabethtown, Belfure Second Step Conference impressed with the determination of these students to achieve a college Pa., has been retired for nine years for Holocaust Education in 1985 Employer’s Name______education. and is traveling the world with his 1974 Indianapolis, Ind., June 28-30. Michael Miller of Fort Belvoir, Va., With the continued dwindling of state support, the Clarion University wife, Joan. They have two grown Thirty educators from the eastern is serving in the U.S. Army. He Employer Address ______Jean (Smith) Filetti of Chesapeake, Foundation, Inc., administers many scholarships in an effort to fill the gap. children, Kelly and Rob, and two United States attended the recently relinquished command of Va., is chair of the Department of City______State ______Zip ______The current ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ campaign is dedicated to raising funds for just grandchildren. conference sponsored by the U.S. the First Information Operations English at Christopher Newport such student scholarships. I hope you will consider joining this campaign Holocaust Memorial Museum. She Command. Employer Phone______University. She has two children, with a contribution that, when added to others, will make education possible also studied in the death camps in 1968 Maria Filetti Jordan and Dana for even more students. Poland in 2005 and was featured Position/Title______Brown Filetti. I hope that next October you will return to Clarion University for Owen Saylor is an adjunct Comments______Homecoming & Reunion Weekend to enjoy the memories and admire the mathematics instructor for the University of South Carolina Melanie (Master) Finotti recently ______changes since your days on campus. In the meantime, when you receive Upstate in Spartanburg, S.C. He retired from the Keystone School that phone call from a phonathon student representative, think about paying Signature (required)______resides in Boiling Springs, S.C., District after 35 years of teaching. Halleman Joins Parsons As Vice President forward the gift of education so that today’s students have the chance to with his wife, Mary Lu. She resides in Shippenville, Pa., Submit your update online at create their own Clarion memories. with her husband, Dennis. They Mark Halleman (’78) has joined Parsons have two children, Krista Finotti as vice president, business development, www.clarion.edu/alumni-update 1970 Lengacher and Ryan Finotti. for its water and infrastructure group. In Clarion University Alumni Calendar Marilyn (Roslanowick) Hughes this capacity, he will be responsible for not We need your preferred e-mail address in order for our of Eloy, Ariz., has retired after Barbara (Tipton) MacDonald is retired only developing the East Division’s project communication to reach you in a timely manner. teaching in Pennsylvania for 35 from the North Allegheny School and program leads, but will oversee the January 17, 2011, 4:30 p.m. Presentation of Alumni Association Please send your preferred e-mail address, along with your name, to years. District. She resides in Cranberry pursuit of large water projects. CUAA Board of Directors Meeting Distinguished Awards Township, Pa. She has one son, [email protected] or update your record using the form above. Halleman has 30 years of infrastructure Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement For more information, contact Brooke Dr. Donna (Blair) Patterson has Toby. For more information, contact Brooke Murray at 814-393-1784, or bmurray@ experience. Prior to joining Parsons, recently retired as associate he served as a management consultant Murray at 814-393-1784, or bmurray@ cuf-inc.org. dean of the College of Education Jane (Nowak) Smith recently retired Pennsylvania State System of Higher trustee, The Honorable Donna Oberlander (’91), Larry and provided public and private entities cuf-inc.org. and Human Services at Clarion from the Fox Chapel School District Education Board of Governors C. Pickett (’77), and Jeffrey J. Szumigale (’82). where she was a learning support with a range of services, including Kenneth M. Jarin, chairman, C.R. April 18, 2011, 4:30 p.m. University. After spending many Alumni Association Board of Directors teacher for 35 years. She and her strategic planning, performance “Chuck” Pennoni, vice chair, January 17-18, 2011 CUAA Board of Directors Meeting years in public education and Patrick Kahle (’92), president, Robert A. Dandoy (’74), Halleman Aaron Walton, vice chair, Leonard Mid-Winter Golf in Sunny Florida Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement higher education, she came back husband, Mark, have been married improvement, operational analysis and president-elect, David Bailey (’65 (’86)), treasurer, B. Altieri III, Rep. Matthew E. 33 years and reside in Allison Park, organizational effectiveness. Prior to that, he held a leadership position Mary Rose (Vescio ’55) Reno, secretary, Dr. S. Floyd Sponsored by: Alpha Gamma Phi For more information, contact Brooke to Clarion University in 2003. Baker, Guido M. Pichini, Marie It has been a pleasure for her Pa. at an infrastructure company where he was responsible for growth and Pennsylvania State System Barger (’58), Daniel G. Bartoli (’81), Kay (Ordiway For more information, go to www.clarion. Murray at 814-393-1784, or bmurray@ of Higher Education Conley Lammando, Paul S. ’62) Clark, Stephanie R. Corso (’07), Merrilyn edu/floridagolf or contactFred Orozco at cuf-inc.org. to finalize her 40-year career operational success. Dlugolecki, Thomas L. Gluck, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, (Murnyak ’93) Dunlap, Elisabeth (Sibley ’64, ’80, ’97) at her beloved alma mater. She “Mark has a successful track record and a solid reputation for Sen. Vincent J. Hughes, Jamie Lutz, Jonathan B. 814-393-1832, or [email protected]. 1975 Fulmer, Terri “Tiki” Kahle (’87), Kraig Koelsch (’95, resides in Spartansburg, Pa., Mack, Joseph F. McGinn, Sen. Jeffrey E. Piccola, Gov. October 7-9, 2011 developing some of the largest municipal water public-private partnerships ’97), Nancy (Terwilliger ’75) Lendyak, Ronald Lucas with her husband, John. She has Dr. Robert Moore, retired professor Edward G. Rendell, Harold C. Shields, Thomas M. April 16, 2011 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend in the United States, and we’re certainly pleased that he has chosen (’82), Richard Malacarne (’63), T.J. McCance (’06, three children, Donald Bish, Erin emeritus, resides in Lewes, Del. Sweitzer, Christine J.Toretti, Mackenzie Marie Wrobel. Extravaganza 2011, Oct. 8–Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Parsons,” said Rich Wankmuller, Parsons Group president. ’08), Deborah (McNerney ’06, ’07) Eckelberger, Jean Patterson, and Eric Patterson, and Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Lock Haven University at 2 p.m. Halleman holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Clarion University. Council of Trustees (Weaver ’59, ’74) Mills, Paul D. Palmer (’61), Brian one deceased daughter, Stephani Dr. Vicki Troese is an optometrist R. Lee James (’74, M.B.A. ’83), chairperson, Perkins (’09), John T. Pulver (’95), Donald E. Reno Bish. in Philadelphia, Pa. She resides in He is based in Parsons’ Washington, D.C., office. James L. Kifer (’83), vice chairperson, Howard H. (’55), Lt. Col. Brian Schill (’88), Ashley D. Stroup- Deptford, N.J., with her husband, Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on Shreckengost, secretary, Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, The McCauley (’06), Jon Catanzarita, president of Eagle Watch For Updates at www.clarion.edu/alumni Keith. infrastructure, environmental and defense/security. Honorable Ross C. Cioppa, Susanne A. Burns, J.D. Ambassadors, and Brooke Murray, executive director. Dunbar (’77, M.S.’79), Christopher Myers, student 10 | July ’10 alumni spotlight www.clarion.edu | 15 alumni notes CLARION AND BEYOND De Fina Shares Strategies, Jo Anne Sabalaske is a producer/ James Pucci is a model steward School in the Hatboro –Horsham Heather (Shultz) Dippold is an Observations With Clarion Studentss director/editor and instructor. She for Nationwide. He resides in School District. She resides in attorney for Buchanan Ingersoll Coyer, Kunselman Receive resides in Nanticoke, Pa. Galooway, Ohio, with his wife Jill, Collegeville, Pa., with her husband, & Rooney, in Pittsburgh, Pa. She In front of a classroom, Frank De Fina (’75, M.A. ’76) is the and children, Reagan and James. Warren. resides in Pittsburgh with her perfect salesman, a trait that has helped him succeed with multiple husband, Michael, and daughter, Master Of Divinity Degrees international companies since graduating from Clarion University. 1986 Karen (Wright) Williams is a Keara. Two Clarion But it was not the career the recipient of the 2003 Clarion James (Jamie) Kemsey is a senior secretary for the First Presbyterian 1996 graduates, Jeremy University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award intended to manager for the WWF Tiger Church in Lewisville, Texas. She Mary (VonArx) Bizzak is a learning Sara Miller (M.S. ’02) of McDonald, Coyer (’99) and Ronald pursue when he received his undergraduate degree in management and Conservation Initiative. He resides resides in Lewisville, with her support teacher for the Johnsonburg Pa., teaches secondary special husband Robert, and son, Wade. education and is the head girls’ Kunselman (’01), were marketing in 1975 and master’s degree in communication in 1976. in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, with his Area School District, in Johnsonburg, wife Kayo Yamada. Pa. She resides in Johnsonburg with varsity track and field coach among a record 23 Currently, De Fina is senior vice president for Samsung North Douglas and Mary (Popovich) Wilson her husband, Scott, and children, in Penn Hills School District, graduates during America. Samsung is known worldwide as a provider of defense reside in Conneaut Lake, Pa., Bryce, Brynn and Brooke. Pittsburgh, Pa. The Penn Hills commencement technology, CCTV and imaging and consumer electronics. In 2006, the 1987 with their three daughters, Laurel, varsity girls captured the team title ceremonies at Reformed company surpassed Sony as the world’s leading consumer electronics Ruth Missfeldt of Ambler, Pa., is a Bethany, and Emma. Douglas is at the PIAA Track & Field meet, the Presbyterian Theological brand. principal at Saegertown Jr./Sr. High 1997 first ever by a AAA WPIAL school. customer service representative for Seminar, Pittsburgh, De Fina returned to campus to share some of his secrets with Careers USA of Norristown, Pa. School within the Penncrest School They scored 48 points in the state Shawn Kaciubij is a partner with Pa., on May 21. Both undergraduate business administration majors in their capstone course, District. Mary teaches fifth grade at ParenteBeard LLC, in Pittsburgh, Pa. meeting, winning the 400 meter received a Master of coyer KUNSELMAN “Administrative Decision Making,” taught by Lawrence Carr. Gregg Salser is a sales education Conneaut Lake Elementary in the He resides in Export, Pa., with his relay with the best time in WPIAL Divinity degree. “You need to be different,” De Fina advised the students, citing the manager at Biomet, Inc. and serves Conneaut School District. son, Trevor. history and the 1600 meter relay Coyer is a member at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, examples in the book, “Purple Cow,” by Seth Godin. “How can you be on the board of directors of the in 3:46.31, setting a new PIAA record. Butler, Pa., where he serves as the director of student ministries. He distinguished from others doing the same job?” Arthritis Foundation. He received David Roth III is a controller for 1993 plans to continue to serve the church in this position while completing his De Fina used a sales and marketing strategy presentation to his M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan McKinney Properties, Inc., in University. Gregg also performs Heather (Kunkler) Dufault is a sales internship and seeking ordination to the pastoral ministry. stimulate interaction with the students, who analyzed and responded Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides in with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. training and development manager Pittsburgh with his wife Colleen, and 2000 He resides in Butler, Pa., with his wife, Katie, and three children, to an executive summary for business development, marketing strategy He resides in Fort Wayne, Ind, with at CR Bard in Covington, Ga. She children, Lauren and David. Dr. Frank Ammer was named the Hannah, Ezekiel and Elizabeth. support for job growth and more. his wife Karen, and two children, resides in Atlanta, Ga., with her Wildlife Society’s Student Chapter Kunselman, a native of Hawthorn, Pa., came to the seminary from When De Fina graduated from Clarion University, he planned to be a Derric and Elizabeth. husband Barry, and children, Emry Ted Williams resides in Astoria, N.Y. Advisor of the Year. Ammer Westminster, Colo., where he is a member of Tri-City Baptist Church. filmmaker, but found himself not satisfied and working in the yearbook and Tyler. teaches biology at Frostburg State He plans to seek a full-time pastorate after graduation and continue his business in 1976-77. This prompted his move to RPC video where he University. theological development in post-graduate education. primarily designed and built television stations in Pittsburgh for four 1988 David Griggs is the new recruiter in 1998 and a half years. He also became involved in sales, a job he didn’t The Triangle Coalition for Science the human resources department Kimberly (McAdams) Cossar is an William and Brooke (Irvin ’01) think he would like but one that launched his career. and Technology Education named at Community Health Center of executive director. She resides Dawson reside in White Oak, Pa., alumni spotlight Joining Panasonic, he spent more than 20 years with the company, Tim Spuck its 2010-11 Einstein Snohomish County in Everett, in Mechanicsburg, Pa., with her with their children, Alexander, Wash. He resides in Shoreline, Taylor and Quinn. William is a rising to the position of president. During his time as president of Fellow. The Albert Einstein husband, Ethan, and children, Wash. senior engineer at Westinghouse Panasonic Broadcast and Television Systems Company, it won 14 Distinguished Educator Fellowship Addison and Brendan. with their children, Alexander, MSA. Melissa is a reading specialist Program offers elementary and Electric Co. in Cranberry. Emmy awards by developing technically advanced products for Taylor and Quinn. William is a in the Butler Area School District. secondary science, technology, Cherie (Boedicker) Lehmann teaches Kimberly (Hillwig) Goodman is a senior engineer at Westinghouse customers like HBO and CBS. Because Panasonic was based in music in the Sachem School Thomas Martin resides in engineering and math teachers an secondary marketing analyst for Electric Co. in Cranberry. Melanie (Kondor) Dotson is a client Japan, De Fina had to learn about and overcome cultural differences. District in Holbrook, N.Y. She Tonawanda, N.Y. opportunity to serve in the national Howard Hanna in Pittsburgh, Pa. account manager for Sequent in He retired from Panasonic, but unretired to accept his new role with resides in Kings Park, N.Y., with education public policy arenas. She resides in Pittsburgh with her David and Tricia (Grden ’02) Hepler Dublin, Ohio. She resides in Dublin Samsung. her husband Sean, and children, Nancy (Mackin M.S. ’01) Stevens Spuck, an earth and space science husband, Patrick, and children, reside in Sligo, Pa., with their with her husband, Eric. resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her De Fina completed his executive education at the University of teacher at Oil City Area Senior Kathryn and Sean. Nicholas and Abigail. children, Stephen, Marshall and husband, Brian, and daughters, Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and international business High School, is one of 32 teachers Dawson. Tricia teaches fourth Carolyn (Herdman) Fisher teaches in Lesley (Rhodes M.S. ’97) McGill Claire, Sarah and Emily. studies at Matsushita Institute in Japan. He is the author of the serving this year. Jeremy Knapp is principal at J.P. King, grade for the Keystone School the Charles County Public Schools teaches fourth grade in the recently published “The PowerZone Sales System.” Outside of the Jr. Middle School, in Franklin, Va. He District in Knox, Pa. in LaPlata, Md. She resides in Franklin Area School District, Adrienne (Boddorf) Stiteler is business world, he spent 30 years as a guitarist with The Rangers and resides in Franklin. LaPlata with her husband, Thomas, in Franklin, Pa. She resides in an educational consultant for 1991 Julie (Ginther) and Casey (’02) Lundy and children, Mary and John. another five years with The Legion Brothers. the ARIN Intermediate Unit 28 Dr. Kristie (Black) and Chris Dworek Franklin with her husband, Todd, Heather (Reash) Stankan is a school reside in Youngsville, N.C., with De Fina is married to, Patricia (Ratkovich ’74). They have two sons, and children, Lauren and Nathan. in Indiana, Pa. She resides in reside in Brookville, Pa. Kristie social worker for Appalachia their children, Lindsey, Paige and Tricia (Grden) and David (’01) Hepler Frank and James. Punxsutawney, with her husband, recently received her doctorate Intermediate Unit 8, in Somerset, Tyson. reside in Sligo, Pa., with their Mia McMillan is an early care and Chad, and son, Gavin. degree in Audiology from AT Still Pa. She resides in Somerset with her children, Stephen, Marshall and education manager at the Greater University in Mesa, Ariz. husband, Travis. Michelle (Foote) Pinckney is Dawson. Tricia teaches fourth grade Pittsburgh YWCA. She resides in employed by the Loudoun County for the Keystone School District in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her children, 2001 Matthew Wilson is a senior territory Public Schools, in Ashburn, Va. Knox, Pa. 1992 Jia, Malik and Temia. manager for Zimmer Holdings, Patrick (M.B.A. ’03) and Lindsay She resides in Frederick, Md., Coleen Burk resides in Turtle Creek, Pa. Inc. in Carlsbad, Ca. He resides (Kevech ’06) Aaron reside in with her husband, Ryan, and son, Kristin (Beresik) Horneman teaches Glenn Yetter is currently deployed in Greensburg, Pa., with his wife, McMurray, Pa. Patrick is a Camden. second grade in the Leechburg in Operation Enduring Freedom Rev. Thomas Burke of Pittsburgh, Wendy, and children, Baily and relationship manager for PNC Area School District in Leechburg, in southern Afghanistan. He was Pa., is a Catholic priest, for the Maddie. Financial Group in Pittsburgh. David Woods teaches Pa. She resides in New Kensington awarded the Purple Heart for Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. communications in the Big Beaver with her husband, Joshua, and son, injuries sustained during an IED Melissa (Bartell) and Frederick (’02) Falls Area School District in Beaver Ashton. Kimberly (Faller) DeGolier is director blast. He resides in Fort Mill, S.C., 1999 Berg reside in Cranberry Township, Falls, Pa. He resides in Aliquippa. with his wife, Tricia, and children, of business and management Crista (Foradori M. Ed. ’01) DeGregorio Pa., with their daughter, Brianna. Casey and Julie (Ginther ’01) Lundy Paytenn, Trenn, Tysenn and services for Seneca Highlands is a coordinator of staff development Melissa is a reading specialist in reside in Youngsville, N.C., with Treytenn. Intermediate Unit 9, in Smethport, in the West Shore School District in the Butler Area School District. 2002 their children, Lindsey, Paige and Frederick is a data analyst for Pa. She graduated from Wilkes Lewisberry, Pa. She resides in Camp Frederick and Melissa (Bartell ’01) Tyson. MSA. University with a master’s degree 1995 Hill, Pa., with her husband, John, Berg reside in Cranberry Township, in school business leadership in and son, Luca. Pa., with their daughter, Brianna. Amy (Tanski) and Christian (’03) Frank De Fina (’75, M.A. ’76) with business administration students. Brooke (Irvin) and William (’00) 2009. She resides in Bradford with Rev. Kari (King) Hill is the principal Frederick is a data analyst for Stinelli reside in Allison Park, Pa., her husband, Matt, and children, at Crooked Billet Elementary Dawson reside in White Oak, Pa., Eric and Brett. 16 | DECEMBER ’10 alumni spotlight www.clarion.edu | 17 alumni notes CLARION AND BEYOND with their son, Julius. Amy teaches Pa., with their daughter, Haylie. 2004 relationship manager for PNC 2009 Births elementary learning support at Kimberly teaches special education Financial Group in Pittsburgh. Wilhelm Receives Telly Award North Allegheny School District in for Holy Family Learning in Penn Jeffrey Alley is a senior revenue Ashley Connor is a production Victoria (Lucas ’06) and Lance accountant with Genband, assistant for WPXI in Pittsburgh, Astorino (’06), a daughter, Adelyn Pittsburgh, Pa. Christian teaches Hills. Dr. Phillip and Angela (Toscolani) David Wilhelm, a May Incorporated in Plano, Texas. He Pa. She resides in Pittsburgh. Kathryn. third grade in the Highlands School Adams reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. 2010 Clarion graduate resides in Dallas, Texas. District in Natrona Heights, Pa. Meredith (Monkelis) and Mark Phillip graduated in May 2010, with a degree in mass Miller reside in Lansdale, Pa., with from the Lake Erie College of Malorie Parry is a category buyer Melissa (Bartell ’01) and Frederick Christine (Buday) Block resides in for Giant Eagle, Inc., in Pittsburgh, (’02) Berg, a daughter, Brianna media arts, journalism and their son Mark (Tripp). Meredith Osteopathic Medicine. He is an communication studies, 2003 is a behavior specialist for Bucks Aliquippa, Pa., with her husband, anesthesiology resident for UPMC Pa. She resides in Cranberry Claire, Aug.. 27, 2010. Sam, and son, Christopher. Township. received two bronze 2010 Adam Barnett is an attorney with County Intermediate Unit 22, in in Pittsburgh. Christine (Buday ’04) and Sam Telly Awards. Bernard & Stuczynski in Erie. He Doylestown. Melissa (Bebko) King is program Cybill Swab is an early intervention Block, a son, Christopher Samuel, resides in Erie. Lance and Victoria (Lucas) Astorino Wilhelm’s television Christian and Amy (Tanski ’02) lead for the Joint Base MDL Child reside in Inwood, W.Va., with their special education teacher for July 28, 2010. documentary “Niagara Development Center, in Fort Dix, Riverview Intermediate Unit 6, Jared and Katerilynn (Cattau ’05) Stinelli reside in Allison Park, daughter Adelyn. Lance teaches Falls: A True Wonder?” N.J. She resides in Browns Mills, in Clarion, Pa. She resides in Katerilynn (Cattau ’05) and Jared Chase reside in South Park, Pa., with their son, Julius. fifth grade for the Frederick County was recognized in the N.J. with her husband, Jason. Brookville. (’03) Chase, a daughter, Lilian Pa., with their daughter, Lilian. Christian teaches third grade in Public Schools in Winchester, Va. student category, where he Faith, Dec. 1, 2009. Katerilynn is a speech therapist for the Highlands School District in competed against students Alison (Morber) Kitchin is a fifth Corrinne (Tettis) and Andy Yost the Early Learning Institute. Natrona Heights. Amy teaches Sara (Altimus) Barnett teaches from throughout the elementary learning support at grade teacher for the Prince speech education in a multiple reside in Clearfield, Pa. Kimberly (McAdams ’98) and Ethan William County Public Schools Cossar, twins, a daughter, Addison, United States; and in the Robert and Kimberly (Powell ’04) North Allegheny School District in disabilities support classroom for TV documentary category, Pittsburgh. in Nokesville, Va. In May 2010 the Barber National Institute, Erie, and a son, Brendan, Majewski reside in Glenshaw, 2010 where he faced off against wilhelm she received her M.A. in teaching Pa. She and her husband, Steven, Aug. 9, 2009. from George Mason University. reside in North East, Pa. Mallory Geesaman teaches professionals in the field. She resides in Manassas, Va., with social studies for the Berkeley Crista (Foradori ’99) and John Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional and cable television her husband, Christopher, and Christina (Allendorfer) Derby resides County Schools. She resides in DeGregorio, a son, Luca, commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, Sander Appointed NCC stepdaughters, Haley and Mariah. in Las Vegas, Nev., with her Waynesboro, Pa. Jan. 22, 2010. and work created for the Internet. Since 1978, its mission has been husband, Anthony. to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting and Jennifer (Ramsdell) Knowlton is Heather (Shultz ’99) and Michael supporting creativity. The Annual Telly Awards receive more than 13,000 Director Of Library Services a marketing manager for the Marriages Dippold, a daughter, Keara, Devon (Pacek) Matchok teaches entries from all 50 states and five continents. Sandra Sander (’03) has been appointed American Association for the Study May 17, 2010. pre-kindergarten for the Charles Dr. Vicki Troese (’75) and Keith “This award means opportunity,” said Wilhelm. “It is a boost to keep me director of library services at Northampton of Liver Diseases, in Alexandria, Va. Walker, Sept. 13, 2009. County Public Schools in Waldorf, working hard and drive for success. I enjoy graphic design and Web design, Community College (NCC), Bethlehem, Pa. She resides in Chantilly, Va., with Md. She resides in Waldorf with her Heather (Kunkler ’93) and Barry her husband, David. Dufault, a son, Tyler Beck, but this award will have me examining multi-media design more closely.” A native of Michigan and present husband, Joseph. Alison (Morber ’04) and Christopher July 26, 2010. He worked on “Niagara Falls: A True Wonder?” with Pakistani exchange resident of Lehighton, Pa., Sander received Kitchin, Sept. 19, 2009. Kimberly (Powell) and Robert (’03) student Mansah Pasha Memon. Wilhelm was the producer and did the her Bachelor of Science degree in forestry Michelle Rupert is chief Majewski reside in Glenshaw, Sara (Altimus ’06) and Steven Carolyn (Herdman ’02) and Thomas filming, while Memon wrote the script, edited the film and did the voice- from Michigan Technological University. She operations officer for Conservation Pa., with their daughter, Haylie. Barnett, Oct. 24, 2009. Fisher, a son, John Talbert, over. earned a Master of Science degree in library Consultants, Inc., in Pittsburgh, Pa. Kimberly is a special education She resides in Pittsburgh. Feb. 2010. “The idea for the documentary came to me on New Year’s Eve 2007,” science from Clarion University. teacher for Holy Family Learning in Corrinne (Tettis ’09) and Andy Yost said Wilhelm. “I had gone to New York City with a friend to see the ball Penn Hills. Kimberly (Hillwig ’98) and Patrick Before entering the library profession, Nicholaus and Jill (Waltenbaugh) (’09), April 24, 2010. drop in Times Square. He told me about spending the summer in Niagara Goodman, a daughter, Abigail, Sander worked as a utility forester, Wranich reside in Kittanning, Falls, N.Y., helping with a human services agency. We drove to Niagara Corry Riley (M.B.A. ’05) is an June 16, 2010. managing tree trimming and herbicide Pa., with their children, Jerah Melanie (Kondor ’02) and Eric Falls and, with no prior knowledge, I got the gritty details and the idea for a outreach business consultant for Dotson, April 24, 2010. spraying for electric line clearance. and Mitchell. Nicholaus is an story.” Prior to NCC, she was the library director Clarion University Small Business IT security specialist for PPG Christy (Ross ’05) and Jake Development Center. He resides in Halasowski (’05), a daughter, What Wilhelm found was the reality beyond the natural beauty of the of Lackawanna College in Scranton. sander Industries, Inc., in Pittsburgh, Pa. Christina (Allendorfer ’06) and Brookville, Pa. with his wife, Lisa, Anthony Derby, June 12, 2010. Adalyn James, May 1, 2010. city’s namesake. She also is highly involved in athletics, and children, Hannah and Casey. “How misleading it was,” he said. “The falls are beautiful, but when having coached both cross country and track and field and directed 2007 Melissa (Bebko ’04) and Jason Tricia (Grden ’02) and David you get into the city on the United States side, you find poverty, drugs and road races and cross-country meets. She started and coached the men Hepler (’01), twin sons, Marshall Amanda (Goe) and Joshua (’08) King, June 19, 2010. crime. After I saw it, I promised that I would come back and tell the story.” and women’s cross country program at Lackawanna College. 2005 Alexander and Dawson Bryce, Pierce reside in Orlando, Fla. Both That opportunity presented itself during his field production class. The As director of library service at NCC, Sander looks forward to July 8, 2010. Katerilynn (Cattau) and Jared teach for the Seminole County Jennifer (Dettore ’08) and Mark chance to go back to Niagara Falls was not something he had anticipated. continuing the renovation of the periodicals room to make space for (’03) Chase reside in South Park, Public Schools in Sanford, Fla. Pisarcik (’08), June 19, 2010. “I expected the opportunity to do this type of production, but not the Kristin (Beresik ’02) and Joshua an additional library classroom and to further integrate the library into Pa., with their daughter, Lilian. kind of freedom I had,” he explained. “I thought I would be limited to Katerilynn is a speech therapist for Horneman, a son, Ashton Joseph, course curricula. She wants to keep the library in the forefront of the Meagan Wrhen teaches at Abraxas Kayo Yamada and James (Jamie ’86) doing a story in the Clarion area, so I was excited to be able to take the the Early Learning Institute. Kemsey, June 26, 2010. May 2, 2010. educational experience and to encourage the NCC community to use its in Marienville, Pa. She resides in equipment and venture outside of Clarion for the production.” services, both physical and virtual. With oversight of both the Paul & Clarion with her husband, BJ. Cherie (Boedicker ’93) and Sean With the Telly Award, “Niagara Falls: A True Wonder?” became a Harriett Mack Library and the new Monroe Campus Library, she plans to Chelsey Donegan is a national Lindsay (Kevech ’06) and Patrick account executive for Fox Television Lehmann, a son, Sean Patrick, multiple competition winner. During the Fall 2009 semester, it won first- make the new library an active component of the new Monroe Campus. Aaron (’01, M.B.A. ’03), in New York City. She resides in July 17, 2010. Aug. 2, 2009. place in the News, Documentary or Public Affairs/Interview Video category Sander believes that community colleges fill a key niche in society. 2008 Union City, N.J. at the National Broadcast Society Regional Conference at Millersville She says that community colleges’ open admissions policies enable Joshua and Amanda (Goe ’07) Pierce Julie (Ginther ’01) and Casey Lundy reside in Orlando, Fla. Both teach Heather (Reash ’98) and Travis University. everyone to pursue higher education. The academic assistance that is Christy (Ross) and Jake Halasowski (’02), a son, Tyson Daniel, for the Seminole County Public Stankan. Attracted to Clarion by the mass media arts, journalism and available at these institutions builds students’ confidence. reside in Sarver, Pa., with their Jan. 14, 2010. Schools in Sanford, Fla. communication department’s outstanding reputation and Clarion’s “The library is an important piece of this,” Sander said. “Some daughter, Adalyn. Christy is an Jennifer (Ramsdell ’04) and David closeness to his home, Wilhelm found opportunities to branch out into students are reluctant to come through the library door. They feel elementary teacher in the Plum Lesley (Rhodes ’93, M.S. ’97) Jennifer (Dettore) and Mark Pisarcik Knowlton, Sept., 18, 2010. areas including media design, radio, and working on “Bazaar Magazine.” Borough School District. and Todd McGill, a son, Nathan intimidated. But once they come in and meet the staff and see what is reside in Brockway, Pa. He was a member of Clarion’s Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, where he Justine (Bristol ’06) and Christopher Michael, March 24, 2010. here, they often become repeat customers.” was a team leader, led Bible study and did the organization’s media design; Sander is delighted to be at NCC and looks forward to meeting more Buchanan (’07), Aug. 28, 2010. 2006 Frank Swick is a packaging process Meredith (Monkelis ’03) and Mark and participated in ultimate Frisbee. faculty and staff. “NCC has a great reputation, and I am honored to be assistant for General Nutrition Lindsay (Kevech) and Patrick Miller (’03), a son, Mark (Tripp) Wilhelm would like to open his own multi-media business doing a part of it,” Sander said. Centers, Inc., in Pittsburgh, Pa. He Allan Miller III, July 24, 2010. Internet, multi-media and print design. (’01 M.B.A. ’03) Aaron reside resides in Pittsburgh. in McMurray, Pa. Patrick is a 18 | DECEMBER ’10 alumni spotlight alumni spotlight www.clarion.edu | 19 alumni notes CLARION AND BEYOND Michelle (Foote ’01) and Ryan Marguerite (Holtz ’62) Shaw, Dr. Hugh Park, Retired English Faculty Pinckney, a son, Camden July 9, 2010. Dr. Hugh Park, 86, who taught at Clarion University from Thatcher, April 26, 2010. George C. Hamilton (’86), 1959-86, died Dec. 30, 2009, at his home in Ft. Myers, Fla. Caliparis Create Two New Endowments Colleen and David Roth III (’97), July 15, 2010. Park joined the English Department in 1959, swelling ohn (’82) and Ellen Calipari have for me and my wife. We talk all the time. I a son, David P. IV, the faculty for the department to five. He taught a variety of Charlene Rudisille (’92), created two new endowment really value his friendship.” May 11, 2010. subjects during his 27½ years at Clarion. July 15, 2010. “I liked the school; it has a certain appeal,” Park is quoted scholarships in the Clarion University The Caliparis also wanted to honor Foundation, Inc., in honor of former former Clarion President Dr. Joseph Nancy (Mackin ’00, ’01) and Sara Lynn Kuhn (’94), in a news release announcing his retirement. “Seminary Hall J Brian Stevens, a daughter, July 17, 2010. was still standing and it made a nice centerpiece for the Park Clarion head basketball coach Joe Grunenwald by creating the endowment Emily Faith, July 16, 2010. campus. I’ve never regretted the decision.” DeGregorio (1975-82) and former Moon before his retirement. He retired June Harry Harlacher, Jr. (’49), A native of Akron, Ohio, Park was familiar with Clarion because his father High School coach and Clarion grad Bill 30 after seven years as president and July 25, 2010. Amy (Tanski ’02) and Christian was originally from Indiana, Pa. His first love was opera and he attended Hiram Sacco (’66). more than 30 years in various positions Stinelli (’03), a son, Julius, College, Hiram, Ohio, where he studied voice and earned a B.A. in music. The full men’s basketball scholarships at the university, including his start as a Aug. 4, 2009. Elna Niederriter Whitling (’64), Aug. 2, 2010. He attended Western Reserve where he received his M.A. in theater. After are meant to honor the dedication, hard professor in the College of Business. work and sacrifice that DeGregorio and “Dr. Grunenwald was one of my Adrienne (Boddorf ’00) and Chad directing and teaching theater arts at Purdue University, UC Santa Barbara and Kurt Snyder (’78), Sacco had coaching young men and to professors when I was at Clarion and the Stiteler, a son, Gavin David, University of Florida, Tallahassee, Fla., he then attended the University of Utah, Aug. 4, 2010. recognize the positive impact they had Jan. 27, 2010. where he earned his Ph.D. in theater, before coming to Clarion. reason I got into the marketing field,” said on Calipari and all the lives they have Calipari. “Things he taught me I have used Catherine (Dougherty ’38) He is survived by his wife, Laurie, daughters, Vanessa, Melan and Shannon, Wendy and Matthew Wilson (’98) Shannon, Aug. 14, 2010. five grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. touched. my entire career and still use today here a daughter, Maddie Sophia, “Both men had such a huge impact at Kentucky. I always admired Joe as a Oct. 18, 2009. Donald Andrekovich (’56), on my life and my career that I could professor and leader on campus. He had Aug. 15, 2010. Margaret Buckwalter, Clarion University Librarian never thank them enough,” said current such an impact on all students at Clarion, Degregorio and Calipari Jill (Waltenbaugh ’06) and Kentucky men’s basketball coach John this was an easy way for Ellen and I to say Patricia (Fantuzzo ’63) Hoffman, Margaret Buckwalter, 90, former Clarion University librarian, died Aug. 25, Nicholaus Wranich (’06), a son, Aug. 21, 2010. 2010, in Clarion, Pa. Calipari. “They taught us the meaning of thank you to him for his years of service.” Mitchell Leon, May 10, 2010. In 1965, she began her successful career at Clarion. She retired in 1982. honor, character, integrity and the value of “We want to thank John and Ellen Marybelle (Calhoun ’37) Corbett, She was born April 29, 1920, in Delmar, N.Y. She was married to Tracy Vere passing that all on to a new generation. I for their generous gift to the Clarion Aug. 22, 2010. Deaths Buckwalter Jr. who preceded her in death in 1989. She graduated from the would not be where I am today if it were University Foundation, Inc., in support not for these men. Ellen and I wanted to of the Joe DeGregorio and Bill Sacco Monica L. Held (’96), University of Michigan in 1941 where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree David Spencer (’91), thank them and honor them for what they men’s basketball scholarships,” said Dr. Oct. 23, 2008 Aug. 23, 2010. in geology. She continued her education and earned two advanced degrees: a Master of Science in Geology/Micropaleontology from the University of Michigan have done.” Grunenwald. “John has great character Kathy Darlene Karns (’99), Chester Fleming (’51), in 1943, and a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of “I am humbled and appreciative of and represents the best of what Clarion Aug. 26, 2010. June 22, 2009 Pittsburgh in 1962. this honor,” said DeGregorio. “John and University has to offer. He has always Ellen are simply the best. John is a great given back to Clarion University and we Brian Rozanski (’06), Buckwalter started her career as a librarian at the University of Pittsburgh Perry Berardino (’81), example for people who attain success–he appreciate that. I also want to thank Dec. 22, 2009 Aug. 27, 2010. in 1962. She set up the campus library at the newly formed University of Pittsburgh branch campus at Titusville. has never forgotten the people who have John for his kind words on my behalf. It’s Alan L. Pryor (’78), Joyce (Ferguson ’49) Hill, Buckwalter was active in many organizations throughout her life, such as the helped him along the way. And to have students like John that have made my Sept. 4, 2010. Feb. 8, 2010. Girl Scouts, the Clarion County Planning Commission, the League of Women quality young men be able to get a college experiences in education so great.” education from this is something really Calipari, a 1978 graduate of Moon Marjorie A. Hughey (’64), Voters, SAFE shelters for abused women and the Clarion Food Co-op. Thomas Valentine (’77), special.” High School, played point guard at Clarion Feb. 24, 2010. Sept. 8, 2010. She is survived by two sons, Jeff and his wife, Regina, living in California, “To have a scholarship in my name is on the 1981 and 1982 basketball teams. and Theodore and his wife, Rose, of Pittsburgh; and a grandson, Derek. sacco and Calipari Frank W. Redding (’83), Hazel (Mertz ’50) Montebell something I don’t have the words for–this The 1981 squad went 23-6 under Joe April 23, 2010. McCoy, Sept. 9, 2010. is just beyond belief,” said Sacco. “Words DeGregorio, was the first team to qualify can’t express my feelings for John–I’m so for the NCAA Tournament and reached the Ronald M. McCoy (’62), Clarion’s 1982 team started the season 7-0 and Karen Lee Bautz (’64), Dr. Richard Redfern, Retired English Faculty appreciative of everything John has done East Region Title game before losing to Cal ranked third in Division II. That team finished 16-11. May 22, 2010. Sept. 11, 2010. Dr. Richard K. Redfern, 93, of Bradenton, Fla., died on Poly. His 143 assists in 1982 were the ninth most in school Robert Lang (’69), Marilyn (Blair ’70) Black, Aug. 3, 2010. Redfern was a professor of English at Clarion history at the time and still ranks 14th in school history. May 25, 2010. Sept. 16, 2010. University from 1968 until his retirement in 1981. He also led the Golden Eagles in free-throw percentage Redfern was born Nov. 23, 1916, in Dixon, Ill. He received Amos Bartoli (’51), Glenn Speedy (’62), his B.S. degree in journalism from the University of Illinois Sept. 25, 2010. continued on page 25 May 27, 2010 in 1937. He was a reporter for the Rockford Morning Star, Rockford, Ill., and assistant editor of the book editorial Kathryn (McDonald ’68, M.Ed. Jack Lee Edwards Jr. (’10), Redfern ’72) Tuday, May 31, 2010. Oct. 2, 2010. department, Prentice Hall, Inc., New York City, N.Y., before serving in a U.S. Army anti-aircraft unit in World War II, during which he earned Shirley (Crowley ’54) Casaday, Michael Vender (’78), the rank of captain. He went on to earn his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in English “They taught us the meaning of Oct. 4, 2010. June 7, 2010. from Cornell University. honor, character, integrity and the Pauline Smith (’36), David Parker (’70), Before arriving at Clarion, he taught at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar June 7, 2010. Oct. 8, 2010. Falls, Iowa; Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa; State University College, New Paltz, value of passing that all on to a N.Y., and Geschwister-Scholl Gymnasium in Duesseldorf. Richard Schmeltz (’65), He moved to Bradenton following his retirement, where he gave programs on new generation. I would not be June 21, 2010. cartoon humor in “The New Yorker” magazine and Elderhostel courses. Patricia (Rockhold ’98) Powers, Redfern is survived by his wife, Helen, of 66 years, and four daughters; Jane where I am today if it were not for June 29, 2010. Scanlan, Amelia Island, Fla.; Susan, Iowa City, Iowa; Lee, Sarasota, Fla.; and Nancy Freedman, Collingswood, N.J.; and grandsons Alan and Justin Freedman these men.” and Richard Redfern. ~John Calipari (’82) GrUNenwald, Righter, Degregorio and calipari AT RUPP ARENA ON NOV. 6, 2009 20 | DECEMBER ’10 www.clarion.edu | 21 CLARION AND BEYOND

“I have Sobie’s home number in my cell Johnson And Kelosky Lead phone, and if I called right now and he wasn’t Golden Eagles Wrestlers there, he would call back within two hours. Nine Returning All-Americans I love when he comes down to play golf with Ready For Action In 2011 me.” Outside of Sobolewski, the coach Ford he Golden Eagles Women’s and Samantha n action- believes had the biggest impact on him was Swimming and Diving tradition VanDyke (So., packed season Conti. is set to continue in 2011. Maineville, of wrestling is T “Clyde’s a Freeport guy and I’m a Mars guy,” A Oh.). in store for Clarion Eleventh-year head coach Mark Ford said. “The first day I showed up, Clyde Shull, a wrestling fans at VanDyke (’80) welcomes back another knew of me and everything I had accomplished backstroke Tippin Gymnasium as strong team led by three-time D-II in football. I think he knew enough about me specialist, set fifth-year head coach Diving Champion Kayla Kelosky that he gave me an opportunity. He is one of a new Clarion Teague Moore prepares (Sr., Ellwood City) and 21-time the best coaches I’ve been around. He was a record last his Golden Eagles for All-American Kaitlyn Johnson (Sr., JOHNSON wonderful coach, a little crazy, but a wonderful year placing 2011. Uniontown). coach.” third at nationals in the 100 back A program with Clarion was 3-1 in duals last year, Russ Ford While Ford has ended up back in his with a time of 56.27. She was a five- a storied tradition second at PSACs and sixth at the hometown of Mars, Pa., where he serves on the time A-A. in NCAA Division I NCAA D-II Nationals. local elected Board of Supervisors for Adams Connolly, a breaststroke wrestling, the Golden Kelosky, the NCAA D-II “Diver Success–It’s All About Hard Work Township and is a member of the Board of fleming specialist, was a five-time A-A last Eagles hope to of the Year” in 2010 (first on one- Directors for the volunteer fire company, he has year including a sixth place in the challenge for a top-two finish at PSACs and EWLs on its road back to meter; second on three-meter), also never forgotten Clarion and gives back to the 100 breaststroke. She has 12 A-A becoming a top-25 ranked team. won the award in 2009 after winning ard work and determination do pay off. “I had the chance to be part of the 1983 university in various ways. honors in three seasons. Last year’s Golden Eagles were 8-8 overall, placed third at both boards. She is a six-time A-A. Just ask Russ Ford (’87). PSAC Championship team my freshman year,” “I think everybody, in certain ways, has the Mattucci, a four-time A-A last PSACs and third at the EWL championships. Clarion had impressive Johnson, a seven-time A-A last Ford, who played football for Clarion Ford said. “I was one of the few freshmen who ability and should give back,” Ford said. “Certain year in relays as a freestyler, is an H wins over No. 25 Old Dominion (20-18), North Carolina (25-19), year, was fourth in the 100 fly and from 1983-86, was never the fastest, quickest not only had the chance to be on the travel people have more means to give back than 11-time career All-American. Bloomsburg (22-17) and West Virginia (20-14). Moore has a four-year fifth in the 100 free at nationals. In or most athletic player on the field, but his squad, but also had an opportunity to see some others, but everyone should find a way to give Bogue was a two-time A-A in record of 33-50-1 and has really advanced the program after taking 2009, she broke the Clarion 50 free hard work and determination helped make him playing time. Sobie and Conti gave me a chance back.” 2009, while Oberlander was a two- over a team that went 0-17 in 2006. record at nationals placing fourth an Associated Press Honorable Mention All- to be part of the organization.” Ford said it’s easy to give back to Clarion, time A-A last year as a freshman. The 2011 team will be led by returning starters James Fleming with a time of 23.15. American by his senior season. Ford saw limited playing time in 1983 and especially Clarion football, with such great Van Dyke earned an A-A placing (So., West Mifflin) at 157,Alex Thomas (So., Seaford, Del.) at 197, All-Americans returning include Ford took the same hard-work-and- catching three passes for 97 yards and a people in charge. in relay competition. Clint Podish (Jr., Sycamore, Waynesburg Central) at 184, Quintas Kayla Shull (So., Franklin/Rocky determination approach into the real world, touchdown, but having the opportunity to play “I love Jay Foster (Clarion’s fifth-year head Diver Kim Ogden (Sr., Canton, Oh.) McCorkle (Jr., Alexandria, Va.) at heavyweight, Joe Waltko (So., Allison Grove), Kelly Connolly (Sr., Cranberry working his way through the corporate world behind one of the all-time great receivers at football coach),” Ford said. “I love his attitude, was ninth on three-meter and 14th on Park) and Jay Ivanco (Sr., Monroeville) at 133 and Scott Joseph (Sr., Twp.), Gina Mattucci (Sr., Jeannette), to get to where he is today–owner of Core First Clarion, Terry McFetridge (’85), helped Ford I love the direction he is taking the program. He one-meter last year at nationals and Export) at 174. Courtney Bogue (Jr., Glastonbury, Mortgage with offices in Pittsburgh, Chicago become a receiver who ended up catching 85 is taking it the right way. 15th on three-meter in 2009. Fleming had a tremendous freshman season posting a 28-8 record Conn.), Morgan Oberlander (So., York) and South Carolina. Core First is Ford’s second career balls, the sixth-best mark in school history “With someone like Jay in charge, if there are at 149 pounds, placed second at EWLs and qualified for the NCAA mortgage company. He owned Core One at the time, for 1,304 yards, the seventh-best things you can do, ways you can give back, you D-I Nationals. He will move up to 157 this year. Mortgage from 2001-05. mark at Clarion at the time. should. Thomas, another outstanding freshman last year, was the PSAC Clarion Men Return Six All-Americans “It’s all about hard work,” Ford said. “In “Terry McFetridge, in my opinion, is the best “People like Jay and Bo Garritano (‘66), who is champion and second at EWLs at 197. Thomas was 18-14 overall football, I was never the fastest, never the receiver to ever play at Clarion,” Ford said. “He doing so much through the alumni organization, and narrowly missed a trip to nationals. he Clarion Men’s Swimming quickest player. But I knew what I did well. was poetry in motion.” are making a difference. You don’t build a Podish was 18-12 last year and 20-15 in 2009 when he was and Diving tradition is I knew what I was good at doing. I learned that But even more important than his statistics house from the roof down, you build it from PSAC “Freshman of the Year” at 184 pounds. expected to continue in 2011 from hard work in football and in school. That or the team’s wins and losses – Clarion was 29- the foundation up. What you see Bo doing, Jay T McCorkle made huge strides at heavyweight posting a 26-18 under eleventh-year head coach has helped shape my life. I’ve taken that into the 12 in his four years – Ford’s best memories of doing, Clarion Athletic Director Dave Katis (’85, record in 2010 and finishing fourth at EWLs. Mark VanDyke (’80) with a very job market and with my family and kids.” Clarion are the relationships he made with his M.Ed. ’88) doing, that’s how it should be done.” The battle at 133 will be between Waltko and Ivanco. Waltko balanced team. Ford believes Clarion has a lot to do with coaches and teammates. Clarion holds a special place in Ford’s heart is moving up to 133 pounds this season after going 15-16 at 125 In 2010, Clarion placed second where he is now. “I still have good personal for another reason. His wife, last year placing fifth at EWLs. Ivanco was 11-20 at 133 last year at PSACs and 13th at the NCAA “My educational and football experiences at relationships with the coaches,” Sharon (Holtz), also is a 1987 and placed second at PSACs. He was 19-14 in 2009, was a PSAC Division II Nationals. Clarion helped me a lot when I got out in the Ford said. “They were not only Clarion graduate. Kofmehl Champion at 125 and qualified for nationals. He has a career record The Golden Eagles are led in real world,” Ford said. “A lot of the companies coaches who helped groom me, “We love to come up to of 57-47. 2011 by six returning All-Americans Johnstown, Westmont Hilltop) and I started with were a lot like Clarion with but close friends as well. They Clarion,” Ford said. “We can’t Joseph returns after sitting out last year with illness. A tenacious including 2010 and 2009 national Ben Appleby (So., York, Suburban). the smaller environments. They were small taught you the right way.” get up as much as we use to, but wrestler, he was 14-15 in 2009 at 174 and was sixth at EWLs and champion diver Logan Pearsall (Sr., Kofmehl, a backstroke specialist, communities with personal relationships. There when we do the first place we go is second at PSACs. Port Allegany). earned two A-A honors in 2009. were ground-floor opportunities, just like there Bob’s Subs.” Returnees battling for starting time include Trey Hicks (So., 9-13; Pearsall was named the NCAA Weston, a relay All-American in were ground-floor opportunities when I played Russ and Sharon are the proud Amityville, N.Y.) at 125 and Cameron Moran (Jr., 10-5; James City) at Division II Men’s “Diver of the 2010, is a two-time career A-A. football at Clarion. What you put into it (the “I think everybody in parents of 16-year-old daughter, 141 and Steven Cressley (So., 17-23; Punxsutawney) at 184. Year” after winning both boards at Ward was a two-time A-A in companies) is what you got out of it. It was the Nicole, and 14-year-old son, Newcomers battling for the starting lineup include Colby Pisani nationals in 2010. He set a new 2010, while Appleby earned one A-A same way when I played football. You might certain ways has the Brandon. (Jr., Ridgway/Penn State) at 141, Anthony White (Fr., Philadelphia, D-II record scoring 557.50 points award in their first nationals trip. have had potential but you were also given the “I try to let my kids know that North Catholic) at 149 and Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (Jr., Tashkent, on three-meter. He is a three-time Diving coach Dave Hrovat also opportunity to grow.” ability and should in college, it’s not where you go Uzbekistan) at 165. Pisani was 6-7 at Penn State last year at 141. NCAA Champion. returns All-American diver Justin Ford learned a lot about taking advantage but what you do with it,” Ford give back.” White, from North Catholic High, was a two-time PIAA placewinner All-Americans back in the Duncan (Jr. South Park). Duncan was of opportunities when he played football for said. “I’m fortunate that Clarion and Abdurakhmonov was a two-time junior college runner-up at Colby pool include Jon Kofmehl (Sr., eighth on three-meter and 12th on the Golden Eagles under head coach Gene ~Russ Ford (’87) gave me the opportunity, and I was J.C. in Kansas. Johnstown, Richland), Garet Weston one-meter at nationals last year. Sobolewski and receivers coach Clyde Conti (’73). able to do something with it.” (Sr., Indiana), Joseph Ward (So.,

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In 2010-11 Calipari begins Exciting Men’s Hoop Season Ahead his second year as head coach Blue & Gold Kickoff Days at Kentucky after taking the Wildcats to a 35-3 record last year, ippin Gym is ready to roar in 2010-11 as 15.6 ppg, chipped in 139 rebounds, handed out larion University football and the 1980 Clarion PSAC a number-one national ranking the Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball team 60 assists and made 54 steals. championship gridiron team were featured at two “pep rallies” and an Elite 8 NCAA tournament Twelcomes back eight lettermen from a team Sherry, Clarion’s three-point sharpshooter, in downtown Clarion as part of a unique fall partnership that finish. He was named the Adolph C that was 18-11 overall and second in the PSAC- 8.8 ppg, had 53 assists, 42 steals and shot 86 included the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry, the Clarion Rupp National Coach of the Year. West a year ago at 9-5. percent from the free throw line. He canned Conservancy and the Athletics Department. rd John has an 18-year collegiate Coach Ron Righter, who begins his 23 44 of 120 three point shots (36.7%). Sherry The trio combined forces to promote Golden Eagle football and area record of 480-143 (77%). His season at Clarion, has a fabulous 22-year record currently has 822 career points, 169 assists, businesses with “Blue and Gold Kickoff Days.” 480 wins is second all-time in the at Clarion of 359-237 (60%), which includes 104 steals, made 172 of 430 three-pointers The kickoff days were pep rallies in downtown Clarion, across from first 18 years of coaching behind PSAC-West titles in 1997, 2000 and 2005, (40%) and has made 112 of 129 career free the Captain Loomis, that brought students, faculty, families, friends and only Roy Williams. His winning plus a PSAC crown in 2001. With 12 trips to the throws, an amazing 86.8 percent. alumni into the business district to rally support for football. percentage is third among active PSAC playoffs in the last 14 years it’s easy to see The Golden Eagles also have five veteran The pep rallies featured football student-athletes, the 1980 D-I coaches and 10th best in the why Eagles fans are excited about the coming lettermen returning to the hardwood including Championship team, past and present coaches, the CU Pep Band, CU history of college basketball. year. senior forward Shameel Carty (Queens, N.Y., Holy Cheerleaders, CU Dance Team, administrators and local businesses. The Prior to Kentucky he posted a 2011? “I’m really excited about this team,” Cross), forward/center Paul McQueen (Jr., Garfield partnership included 30 area businesses sponsoring the two events on 252-69 record at Memphis (2001- reflected Righter. “If we do that and stay healthy Heights, Oh.), forward Denzil Dennison (So., Thursday, Sept. 2, and Saturday, Sept. 18. 2009) where he led the Tigers to we will really be a fun team to watch. Our goals Jeannette, Pa. Caroline HS-Va.) and centers Mike Enjoy a few photos from these two events. are to challenge for a PSAC title and make the Nealis (Jr., Drexel Hill/Episcopal Academy) and Calipari continued from page 21 the 2008 NCAA title game and NCAA playoffs.” Julius Berry (Sr., Leland, N.C./Waterloo East – was named the Naismith National Senior guards Lloyd Harrison (Detroit, Iowa) all in the mix. Lloyd Harrison and Jamar Harrison while helping Clarion rank in the Coach of the Year. He started his Mi.,Southwestern), Jamar Harrison (Washington, Carty, a small forward, averaged 14.3 ppg, NCAA Division II Top 20 both head coaching run at UMASS D.C., Dunbar) and Mike Sherry (Pittsburgh, 7.5 rebounds, 49 assists and 36 steals last year. rebounds. Berry, provides a quality depth player seasons. (1989-96) where he took the Chartiers Valley) return as captains for the 2010- In his career he has 703 points, 356 rebounds at center and posted 31 points and 48 rebounds. “Coach DeGregorio and Coach Minutemen to the NCAA Division 11 season. and is a 75.1 percent free throw shooter (211 of Other veterans returning include forwards David Sacco have stayed very close to I playoffs in each of his final five Lloyd Harrison was a second-team PSAC- 281). Colbert (So., Younsgtown, Oh., Christian) and me since I started my coaching seasons, including a berth in the Western Division selection last year while McQueen, a forward, averaged 11.1 ppg, Lonnie Perry (Jr., Philadelphia, Roman Catholic). career,” said Calipari. “I still speak Final Four in 1996. He was named averaging 14.9 points-per-game (ppg). He led 7.2 rebounds, handed out 48 assists, made 33 Newcomers expecting to make contributions to them at least once a week and the 1996 Naismith National Coach the team in assists (134) and steals (77), plus steals and blocked 17 shots a year ago. include guards Brandon Winbush (Fr., Alexandria, they still come to my games. They of the Year. grabbed 142 rebounds and shot 75 percent from Dennison, a strong, physical, defensive Va.), Leonard Patterson (So., Cleveland, Oh., JFK) have always supported me, and John and his wife, Ellen, have 1 the free throw line. forward, contributed 3.8 ppg, 3.0 rebounds, plus and Tarran Prince (Fr., Philadelphia, Bodine) and this is a way for me to honor them two daughters, Erin and Megan, Jamar Harrison, an explosive guard/small made 17 steals and 17 assists. forwards Mike Kromka (Fr., Monroeville, Gateway) and the sport we love.” and a son, Bradley. forward, was also a second-team PSAC-West Nealis, a backup center, played in 24 games and Quintus Teer (Jr., University Heights, Oh., choice last year. He led the Eagles averaging last year and contributed 45 points and 32 Cleveland Heights).

Golden Eagles Field Youngest Team Under Parsons Sandusky Inducted Into Pa. Sports Hall Of Fame ike a new Golden Eagle hatching out of Freshman forward Ann Deibert (York, West (Mentor, Oh.) and Jennifer Linkchorst (Barnesville, its egg, the Clarion University Women’s York) is also talented. She was a second team Marian Catholic) are all expected to contribute LBasketball team will start anew in 2010- York Daily Record player while at West York last this season. 2011 with the youngest team in head coach season where she averaged 8.8 points and 5.8 Payne, who is out until January with an 2 3 Margaret “Gie” Parsons’ 22 years at the school. rebounds per game. illness, averaged 18.2 points, 5.6 assists, Clarion enters the new season with 14 Junior guard Miranda Payne (Chambersburg, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game players, only two of whom have ever suited up for Hagerstown C.C.) and freshmen Emma Fickel at Hagerstown CC last year. She scored the Golden Eagles – juniors Courtney Healy (Jr., (Carlisle, Cumberland Valley), Mackenzie Clark nearly 2,500 career points at Cumberland 1. 1980 Championship Team Chrinside Park, Australia) and Joanna Catalano Valley Christian School and was the 2008 (Jr., Joppa, Md.) – and the roster contains 11 Chambersburg Public Opinion Player of the Year. 2. Bob Beatty (’80) (left) freshmen/first-year players. Fickel, a shooting guard, averaged 11.5 and Steve Scillitani (’81) Healy, a forward who started 19 games last points per game for Cumberland Valley last (right), 1980 captains year before a shoulder injury sidelined her the season, while Clark averaged 17.8 points and with former Head Coach Al rest of the way, averaged 6.4 points and 4.3 10 rebounds per game while helping Mentor to a Jacks. rebounds per game while blocking 30 shots. district title and the Ohio Elite 8 last season 3. Clarion Mayor Andrea She averaged 4.3 ppg and 4.5 rebounds while Linkchorst was a member of the 2008 PIAA Estadt (’92) and Clarion blocking 30 shots in 2009. Class A Champion Marian Catholic and was University President Catalano, a center, played in 22 games and a Times News Honorable Mention player last Dr. Karen Whitney. contributed 20 points and 23 rebounds last season. season. As a freshman, she played in 26 games Also looking to contribute this year are Lauren 4. On Clarion Firehouse #1, and had 53 points and 34 rebounds. Savulchak (Fr. Pittsburgh., North Catholic) and Alex Sandusky (’54) (second from right) was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Tom Wuyscik (’83), Bill Red-shirt freshman point guard Raven Jones red-shirt freshman Michaela Hardy (Greenland, on Saturday, October 16, at the Days Inn & Convention Center in Danville, Pa. Part of the Clarion May, Joe Bordini (’84) and (Philadelphia, Prep Charter), an All-Public N.H., Milton Wright). contingent attending to honor Sandusky were L-R Steve Zinram (’85, ’88), director of development, 4 Al Pizzurro (’78). league player, will make an immediate impact. former A.D. Frank Lignelli (’50), Sandusky and Clarion SID Rich Herman.

HEALY 24 | December ’10 Follow The Clarion University Golden Eagles At www.clariongoldeneagles.com www.clarion.edu | 25 Development news CLARION AND BEYOND Three Join Clarion Keefer Appointed University Alumni Board Ceo Of Foundation Michael R. Keefer, A Will FACHE, was appointed chief executive officer of Clarion University Foundation, Inc., Obligation and Privilege on September 1, 2010. Keefer, a nine-year employee of the foundation, accepted the position of administrative director in 2001. Last year he was promoted to chief operating officer. Keefer earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration with a minor in health science he planning and writing of a will is Those whose journeys, whether for a passing from Slippery Rock University both a family obligation and a personal moment or a life-long relationship include Clarion, Three new members joined the Clarion University Alumni Association (CUAA) and a master’s degree in privilege. consistently remember the university when they Keefer Board of Directors on July 1. community systems planning We live in a nation of laws. During our make choices in preparing their estate plans. T Throughout the past year, bequests totaling in and development with an emphasis in health planning and lives, different laws apply to us. When we are • Kraig Koelsch (’95, M.S. ’97) received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees from administration from The Pennsylvania State University. Keefer is born, our birth is registered as required by law. excess of $1 million have been received by Clarion Clarion in communication. Originally from Irwin, Pa., he resides in Chicago, board certified in Health Care Management with a sub-specialty As adults, we comply with legal requirements University Foundation, Inc. Ill., where he is editor, e-commerce for Sears Holdings Management in behavior health and a Fellow of the American College of in purchasing a home, in paying taxes, in Corporation. Healthcare Executives. He also is a member of the Council securing a passport and in many more of life’s • A bequest from Edna (Ahlgrim ’42) for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Before activities. • Dr. A. Floyd Barger (’58) received a B.S. in mathematics/education from Holler was designated to two existing joining the foundation, for many years Keefer was a hospital When we die, our life’s passing is noted in • Joseph S. Harvey, friend of the university Clarion and went on to earn M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University library science endowments, the administrator working in five different hospitals and having securing a death certificate and in the probate who served in various capacities, including of Minnesota. He taught at Saranac Lake High School in New York Eleanor DeWald Moore and the Charles R. served as CEO in two. process. In all of life’s activities, the law is membership on University Council of State, 1958-59; College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., 1961-67; and Flack Scholarships. Keefer resides in Limestone Township with his wife, Cathy there. Trustees, Clarion University Foundation, Inc, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, 1970-05. He is now (Rhodes ’86, ’93), who is currently director of Brookville-New One of the most important legal Board of Directors and Venango Campus retired and resides in Austintown, Ohio. • Barbara Oldt (’51), a former visiting faculty Bethlehem Home Health Care, a service of Brookville Hospital. opportunities each of us faces pertains to the Advisory Committee, provided his gift for member, created two new endowments by Clarion University Foundation, Inc., is a Pennsylvania not- future ownership of our possessions. Before areas of greatest need at Venango Campus. • Brian Perkins (’09) received his B.S. degree in business management/real way of her bequest. In honor of her 40+ year for-profit corporation organized in 1969 to promote educational we die, we can make a will that determines estate/industrial and labor relations from Clarion. He is a human resources career in school libraries, she created the purposes in connection with and at the request of Clarion who will receive our estates. • Another friend of the university, Theodore generalist for Precision Defense Services Inc., Irwin, Pa., and is enrolled Barbara Oldt Library Science Scholarship University. It is the organization designated to receive and In the event we do not have a will, the R. Shaw, created an endowment to provide part-time in an M.B.A. program at Duquesne University. Perkins resides in and in honor of her mother, the Mary Ellen manage private sector gifts for the support of the activities and court or others will decide for us, often scholarships for nursing students. The Irwin, Pa. Horlacher Oldt Nursing Scholarship. programs of the university. ignoring our important preferences. Deciding Theodore R. Shaw and Lillian Shaw Shinkle The CUAA Board of Directors is a 25-member board serving as a major not to write a will suggests a lack of civic Nursing Scholarship honors both the donor • An estate gift from Mrs. Helen (Ferry ’47) communication link between the university and alumni. The CUAA fosters a responsibility and a lost opportunity to and his sister, a 1927 graduate. Shields created a scholarship endowment spirit of loyalty among alumni, students and friends of Clarion University. demonstrate our love to those whom we honoring her career. Ms. Shields worked in cherish. public and school libraries, and volunteered • Mary Kay Banner completed some graduate King New Annual Funds Officer Every person has the legal right to make in church libraries and university archives. work at Clarion, taught in the teacher Holly King (’08) has joined the a will. Details of your will include the naming The Helen Ferry Shields endowment training center and advised several student 2010 Holiday Ornament Features West End Pond Clarion University Foundation, Inc., of an executor, deciding who will serve annually funds three awards to library groups on campus. Her will provided as annual funds officer, in charge as guardians of minor children, providing science students; one to recruit a new or for the creation of the Mary Kay Banner of the phonathon, Employee Appeal guidelines concerning how the children will be Memorial Scholarship, recognizing her belief transfer student, one to an academically Some of the most beloved Clarion and SPIRIT of Giving campaigns. raised, determining the use of accumulated in education and honoring her life-long strong junior or senior and one for a landmarks adorn the collection of King received her bachelor’s degree wealth and expressing gratitude for all of commitment to education and community graduate student. Clarion University holiday ornaments, in business administration with a life’s blessings by giving to the charity or service. In addition, her bequest included including Seminary Hall, Hart Chapel marketing concentration from Clarion charities of your choice. Life involves a string a grand piano to be used by the Music • David C. Smith (’64), a high school and the “Strutting Eagle.” The tradition University. She is currently working on of choices, and the most important choices Department in rehearsals and performances guidance counselor, designated a legacy continues this year with the Clarion a master’s degree at Strayer University, we make involve the use and disposition of and as a resource for music course gift supporting areas of greatest need and University—Venango Campus West End where King previously worked as an what we have. This is called stewardship, the instruction. student scholarships. Pond, a treasured community landmark admissions officer. management of our resources. and important natural resource that was King is a daughter of Richard and We exercise privilege when we plan and restored to its original size in 2009. Donna King of Emlenton. She has two write a will. Our last act, our will, serves as a For additional assistance, you may want to contact your attorney. Or, you may first want to talk brothers, Brandon and Andy. She is final testimony of our journey in life. with a member of the Clarion or Clarion University Foundation, Inc. staff. Our staff members can king engaged to Jonas Pipher of Parker. provide basic information about wills and bequests, as well as relate various ways others have included Clarion University Foundation, Inc. in their estate plans. To order the West End Pond ornament and past ornaments for You can reach us by calling 814-393-2572 or e-mailing [email protected]. $21.99 each (plus $2.99 s&h) go to www.clarion.edu/ornaments. 26 | December ’10 www.clarion.edu | 27 Development news CLARION AND BEYOND Communication Graduates Alumni Help Recruiting Effort 2009-2010 Donor Report Fourteen Clarion University alumni were recruited by the Clarion University Establish Scholarship Admissions Office to help at college fairs and in recruitment efforts for new students in eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Ohio. Five Clarion University is thankful for the support it receives through Mr. Paul D. Palmer (’61) and Mr. H. Eugene Burns and Mrs. Paula J. Palmer Mrs. Susanne A. Burns Following an on-campus reunion, more than $31,430 in of the 14 trainees had worked with the admissions office previously. The remainder donations to the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. These donations and pledges were received from graduates of Clarion Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLC Mr. Michael G. Casciato (’81) were recruited though invitation, which concentrated on those who received their generous gifts help to provide scholarships, improve facilities University’s Department of Communication to endow the new degrees in education or library science since 1990. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Center for Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Henry “Hank” Fueg Scholarship. The following alumni attended and increase opportunities for students in and out of the Phillips Family Trust CIO Scholarship Fund the reunion: Keith Abrams (’82), Cleveland, Ohio; Elizabeth classroom. We appreciate how fortunate we are to have such (Sandvik ’85) Abrams, Cleveland, Ohio; Bill Adams (’86, M.S. Mr. Frank A. Pici (’77) and Mrs. Sharon L. Pici Mr. Robert J. Cloherty (’62) and Mrs. Mary J. Cloherty ’89), Clarion, Pa.; Scott Bechtel (’86), Clarksville, Tenn.; Barbara loyal supporters, and are proud to list those who have showed PNC Bank, N.A. (Gardill ’83, M.S. ’86) Bright, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kevin Bright (’87), their commitment with a gift of $1,000 or more from July 1, PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation Corcetti Rentals, Mr. Ronald J. Corcetti (’71) and Mrs. Shawn D. (Williams ’71) Corcetti Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dr. Mark Demyanovich (’73, M.S. ’78); Merrimack, 2009, through June 30, 2010. Mr. James J. Rabenstine (’81) and N.H.; Karen (Berlin ’74) Demyanovich, Merrimack, N.H.; Mike mrs. Amy Rabenstine Dr. Brenda Dede Dixon (’83, M.S. ’85), Pittsburgh, Pa.; Joseph Dornbrock (’84), Dr. John H. Reed and Mrs. Barbara R. Reed Mr. Charles E. Dreibelbis and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dr. Michael Downing (’86, ’87, M.A. ’88), Mrs. Diane Dreibelbis Hincken Emigh Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Randall P. Richard (’87) and Kempton, Pa.; “J.D.” Dunbar (’77, M.S. ’79), State College, Pa.; Eagle Park Associates LP II, University Club Mr. Robert D. Emigh (’74) and Mrs. Diana L. (Lee ’89) Richard Michael Griffin (’83), Potsdam, N.Y.; Nancy (Nestich ’81, M.S. ’83) Mr. Jay P. Kumar (’82) $5,000 or more annually Mrs. Emily K. (Hincken ’72) Emigh Robindale Energy Services, Inc., Mr. D. Scott Griffin, Potsdam, N.Y.; Franklin Hallett (’81), York, Pa.; Jeanne Mr. Damian A. Eonta (’76) and Industrial Scientific Foundation Kroh (’74) and Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh (Burger ’86) Hammerstrom, Cleveland, Ohio; Jon Hartwell (’87), Mrs. Taryn A. (Czajkoski ’76) Eonta Edith C. Justus Charitable Trust Jack Rowley Charitable Trust Darlington, Pa.; Pete Johnson (’84), Nashua, N.H.; Kris Kaufmann Dr. Ernest C. Aharrah (’49) and Mr. Mark Foradora Mrs. Margaret A. (Behringer ’49) Aharrah Samuel Justus Charitable Trust S & T Bancorp Charitable Foundation (’84), Pittsburgh, Pa.; Joanne (Alfieri ’87) Kaufmann, Pittsburgh, Mr. Royce E. Freebourn (’80) and Pa.; David Love (’86, ’87), Clarion, Pa.; Deborah Magness (’86), Alumni recruiters front row: Joseph Martinelli (’81), Sheila (Anderson ’94) Mikkelson, Karen Toth Anonymous Donor Dr. Clifford M. Keth (’55) and S & T Bank Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn (’85) and Amanda Lavelle (’99). Back row: Admissions Counselors Jodie Mount and Merrilyn Mrs. Sally J. (Taylor ’56) Keth Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kevin McCullough (’85), Pittsburgh, Pa; Beth Anonymous Donor Estate of Theodore R. Shaw The Hauber Foundation, (Koop ’85) Muccigrosso, Winter Park, Fla.; Larry Richert (’81), (Murnyack ’93) Dunlap, Lindsay (Swab ’05) Ewing, Amanda Blackhurst (’06), Michelle Serviss (’05, Estate of Mary Kay Banner The Kresge Foundation Mr. Howard Shreckengost Mr. Ed L. Stewart (’81) and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bill Robb (’85), Pittsburgh, Pa.; Scott Shewell M.B.A.’06), Vicky Amsdell-DePiore (’87), Anwar Karim (’89), Steve Arthur (’85), Serah Njeri (’02), Mrs. Beth A. (Hauber ’81) Stewart and Admissions Counselor . Not pictured: Dr. Floyd Barger (’58) The Kriebel Organization (’84), Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Dr. Nelson Smith (’85), Edinboro, Pa.; JoAnn Miller (’93) Saqib Chowdhry Jennifer (Quel ’90) Estate of David C. Smith (’64) Barkey and Stephanie (Schulz ’96) Harden. Mr. Gregory R. Kriebel and Health Career Fund Ron Sylvester (’85), Long Beach, Calif.; Stephen Tweed (’72), Mr. Todd Bauer and Mr. Glenn R. Straub (’82) Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner ’84) Bauer Mrs. Bridget Kriebel Holiday Inn - Clarion Louisville, Ky.; Cindy (Ricke ’84) Zinram, Clarion, Pa.; and Steve Mr. John R. Tedeschi (’79) and Zinram (’85, M.S. ’88), Clarion, Pa. The Bay Company, Mr. Nicholas Kuzemka and Mrs. Melanie R. Tedeschi Estate of Edna (Ahlgrim ’42) Holler Mr. Andrew C. Brindger (’70) Mrs. Carole G. Kuzemka Faculty emeriti attending included: Dr. Arthur Barlow, Clarion, Mr. David Tomeo and Ms. Lisa D. Kerle Welcome All Clarion University Alumni & Friends Mr. Alfred H. Lander (’74) and Pa.; Dr. Allan Larson and his wife, Mary, who retired from Clarion Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust Mrs. Carolyn S. Tomeo (’82) Knight Point Systems, Mrs. Janet Lander University’s Book Center, Melbourne, Fla.; and Dr. Adam Weiss, Mr. Douglas S. Bell (’72) and Mr. Harry E. Tripp Mr. Justin B. Kuzemka (’92) and St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Janine M. (Shields ’72) Bell Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. mrs. Cynthia Kuzemka Mid-Winter Golf In Sunny Florida UHS of Delaware, Inc. Current Communication Department faculty members Drs. Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust Mr. Don Lewis and Mrs. Betty D. Lewis Kraus Sorce Inc. UPMC Scott and Myrna Kuehn, attended, along with Clarion University RSVP BY JANUARY 13, 2011 Burns & Burns Associates Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation Mr. Patrick A. McDonough and President Karen Whitney and Dr. Rachelle Prioleau, dean of the Venango Area Community Foundation Mrs. Holly McDonough Mr. John V. Calipari (’82) and Mrs. Wilma B. (Best ’32) Logue College of Arts and Sciences. Mrs. Ellen Calipari Dr. George Wollaston (’57) and Meadville Womens Club Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan (’56) and Mrs. Twila M. Wollaston (’58) Mrs. Betty M. (McCutcheon ’74) Chan Mrs. Mary F. (Master ’72) McElhattan Alan & Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Clarion County Community Bank Mr. J. Larry McElwain (’62) and Monroe Heights Development Corporation Mrs. Donna McElwain Mr. Frank S. Clark and Mrs. Kay O. Clark (’62) President’s Club Nationwide Foundation Mr. James E. Moffatt (’70) and Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert ’79) Pae Mr. Michael J. Cole (’89) and Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle ’70) Moffatt $2,500 - $4,999 Mrs. Stephanie R. (Sherman ’90) Cole Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Mr. Wayne Norris (’65) and Colegrove Educational Trust Mrs. Jacalyn Norris Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association Presbyterian Women of Second Ms. Janet L. Decker (’60) Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Kingsway Country Club Northrop Grumman Corporation Mr. John R. Anderson (’66) and Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Alpha Gamma Phi Port Charlotte, Florida Mr. Mark R. Demich (’79) and Northwest Savings Bank Dr. Carole J. (Gazibara ’66) Anderson Mrs. Deborah Demich RSTV Inc, Mr. Ronald J. Sylvester (’85) Estate of Barbara Oldt (’51) Arby’s - Toby Food Group Inc. Farmers National Bank Dr. William S. Barnes and Estate of Helen (Ferry ’47) Shields of Emlenton Mrs. Linda G. Barnes (’95) Mr. J. Edward Smith and Mrs. Joyce Smith Ms. Jane K. France (’71) and Mr. Eric D. Booth (’80) and Monday, January 17 Tuesday, January 18 Mr. Christian L. Allison Dr. Douglas M. Smith and Cocktails & Dinner at Lunch, Golf & Dinner Mrs. Sarah E. (Scott ’80) Booth Dr. Rebecca E. Burkert-Smith (’96) Mrs. Janice B. (Black) Fuellhart River City Grill, Punta Gorda, Fl. Kingsway Country Club St. Marys Insurance Agency, Inc., Mr. Roger P. Garris (’72) and Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato (’85) and Mrs. Jane Garris Barlow, Larson and Rooms will be available at a reduced rate at the Holiday Inn Express. Mrs. Michele Azzato Mary Larson Ask for Clarion’s rate by Jan. 10, 2011. 941-764-0056 Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Mr. Henry Suhr Jr. and Mrs. Beverly Suhr Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald For more Information: Fred Orozco at 814-393-1832 or [email protected] The Tavern, Mr. Ed T. Ganoe (’66) and Estate of Joseph S. Harvey Mrs. Nancy Ganoe RSVP for events you wish to attend by January 13, 2011 to: Mr. Richard G. Higgerson and Mr. Richard Thomasand Dr. Mary Lou (McCauliff ’70) Mrs. Jacalyn A. (Dunn ’80) Thomas Wayne Norris (’65), 888-327-0280 Jack Bertani (’61), 941-627-0162 Higgerson Dunbar and Sylvester Venango Training and Development Center

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“I did not qualify for financial Fullington Trailways LLC Mr. Paul L. Laing (’60) and Mrs. Rita K. (Hilty ’61) Laing Dr. William E. Fulmer (’77) and aid, so receiving the Cecil Mrs. Elisabeth (Sibley ’64) Fulmer Mr. Anthony C. Linnan (’89) and Where Does Your Money Go? Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown ’73) Linnan Dr. Jocelind Gant & Agnes Rhodes Memorial Ms. Lois S. (Singer ’56) Linnan $0.97 of every dollar donated Mr. Jon W. Gardner (’61) and Mrs. Sue Ann Gardner Mr. Ronald B. Lucas (’82) and to the Clarion Fund was used

Scholarship helped ease the rt Mrs. Debra L. Lucas Mrs. Colleen S. (Straub ’84) Gaughan Miss Kathyrn M. Ludwig (’89) to fund student scholarships burden.” As a phonathon Glenn Redi-Mix Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A. C. Remaining funds were used largely in part for representative, Gauger Dr. Gail F. (Fulton ’66) Grejda o Mr. Richard C. Malacarne (’63) and community grants administrered through the Mr. Steven Grejda and Mrs. Nancy C. (Coax ’63) Malacarne says, “Being a recipient Mrs. Elaine F. Grejda Provost’s Office Mr. Gerald C. Marterer (’67) and Dr. John Groves and Mrs. R. Sue Groves of someone’s generosity Mrs. Suzanne C. (Conroy ’67) Marterer Mr. Michael L. Hale (’76) Massachusetts Mutual Ms. Suzanne Harchelroad (’72) makes it easy for me to say: Mr. Charles C. Matsko (’70) and ep Mr. Kevin L. Harper (’95) and Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore ’71) Matsko ‘Please support Clarion. Your Mrs. Erin E. Rapela-Harper (’94) Dr. Donald L. Rhoades (’68) Mr. Mark E. VanDyke (’80) and Mrs. McKesson Foundation, Inc. Cindy L. (Walter ’79) VanDyke Clarion Fund Contributions Dr. John W. Heard Dr. Kevin J. Roth (’81) and Brittany Gauger, contribution will make a Mr. Trueman W. Mills (’55) and Mrs. Carol A. Roth Verizon Foundation Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter (’71) and Mrs. Jean L. (Weaver ’59) Mills Freshman early childhood/ Dr. Richard A. Sabousky (’84) Wachovia Foundation $350,000 Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter R difference’.” Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M) Matching Gifts Program special education major Dr. David M. Hipfel Mr. Alexander V. Sandusky (’54) and Mr. Melvin A. Mitchell (’80) and Mrs. Mary Sandusky Mr. Jeffrey A. Waller and $300,000 Hoffman Electric Inc Mrs. Susan Mitchell Mrs. Laurie A. Waller (’83)

Mr. Sam Sanfilippo r Mr. Justin Hoffman (’82) Mr. J. Alan Mochnick and Mr. James M. Whitlinger (’91) and $250,000 Mr. Robert E. Crawford and Mr. Dana Savage and Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick Mrs. Anita Whitlinger Clarion Investors’ Club Mrs. Dorothy Crawford Dr. Valentine James and Dr. Hallie E. Savage Mrs. Melanie James Dr. Ronald E. Montgomery and Mr. John N. Wiberg (’52) $200,000 $1,000 - $2,499 Second To None Soccer , Mr. Rob Eaton o Mr. Louis B. Dean Jr. (’74) and Mrs. Judith Montgomery Dr. Stephen R. Johnson Dr. David K. Wilcox (’75) and Mrs. Bea Dean Ms. Bonnie (Siepiela ’70) Dr. David J. Moore (’59) and Mrs. Denise Wilcox Ms. Christina D. (D’Ascenzo ’61) Karol SinClair Dirkx $150,000 Dr. Arthur Acton and Mrs. Mary Ann Acton Mr. Todd A. DeIuliis (’86) Mrs. Priscilla B. (Burns ’59) Moore Mr. David J. Katis (’85) and Mrs. Mary E. “Libby” Williams (’56) APSCUF - Clarion Chapter Deloitte & Touche Foundation The J. M. Smucker Co n

Mr. Alex F. Murnyack (’64) and $292,872.62 Mrs. Julie (Shingledecker) Katis Mr. Ronald J. Wilshire (’72) and $100,000

APSCURF Dr. James W. Demski (’58) and Mrs. Sandra Murnyack Mr. Richard C. Snebold Jr. (’68) $259,757.18

Mrs. Stephanie A. (Morgan ’75) $238,929.66 Mrs. Marilyn G. (Ginkel ’59) Demski Mr. Michael R. Keefer and and Mrs. Jayne G. $214,033.80 Mr. Ralph A. Naples Jr. (’84) Wilshire $206,407.33 Mr. Lynn Armstrong (’68) Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes ’93) Keefer (Milbrandt ’69) Snebold Mr. James A. Donachy (’57) and $50,000 Mr. Stephen G. Arthur (’85) Dr. Richard Ortoski Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert (’72) Mrs. Nadine D. Donachy Mr. Paul B. Kemble Jr. (’68) Mr. C. Richard Snow Mr. David A. Bailey (’65) Mr. Raymond Peltcs and LTC Michael D. Wolozyn (’76) and $0 Ms. J. D. Dunbar (’77) Mr. Jack C. King (’61) South Central Alpha Housing & Mrs. Marian Peltcs Mrs. Sharon R. Wolozyn Ms. Margaret M. Barth (’71) Health, Mr. John P. Hughes (’86) Mr. Richard Dziura and Mr. James D. Knowles and Mr. Earl R. Petrucci (’64) and Mr. W. Thomas Wood and Mr. Garry N. Barton (’72) and Mrs. Sue A. (Schmidt ’79) Dziura Mrs. Maxine Knowles Mr. James A. Staab (’74) and Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci Mrs. Teresa F. Wood (’96) Mrs. Margaret J. Barton (’71) Mrs. Sally A. (Harris) Staab FY 05-06 FY 06-07 FY 07-08 FY 08-09 FY 09-10 Dr. Soga Ewedemi Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Mr. David A. Peura (’88) and Mr. Tony M. Zampogna Mr. Norman F. Basso (’76) and Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Jr. (’47) Express Label Company, Mr. John M. Kriceri (’67) and Mrs. Carole L. (Puglia ’88) Peura Mrs. Tina E. Basso Mr. Stephen J. Zinram (’85) and Mrs. Mr. Michael C. Sisinni (’79) and Mrs. Patricia M. Kriceri Subway Venture Associates Contributions to the Clarion Fund are critical to the university because they are unrestricted Dr. Todd J. Pfannestiel Cynthia A. (Ricke ’84) Zinram Mr. Edward J. Bauer (’70) and Mrs. Ilia M. (Rodriguez ’80) Sisinni Mr. James E. Kriebel and Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly (’79) and gifts that can be used where they are most needed. Gifts to the Clarion Fund provide Dr. Randall Potter and Mrs. Kathryn C. Bauer Mrs. Penny Kriebel Mrs. Leslie Sukaly resources to help recruit top faculty, create scholarship programs and enhance the Mrs. Patricia M. (Hart ’57) Fallon Dr. Jeanne Slattery Dr. Valerie A. Bennett and intellectual life of the university. These gifts help Clarion University to meet unexpected First United National Bank Dr. Frederick Krueger and Taylor Community Foundation Mr. A. Tom Rehn Dr. Janice Krueger Mr. Gene Puskash challenges, take advantage of unique opportunities and meet the day-to-day challenges of Mr. Terry G. Aldridge and Ms. Linda Fischer Dr. Christopher M. Reber modern higher education. Ms. Heidi M. Bliss (’82) Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn Ms. Patricia Thomas (’79) Mr. John Foster and Mrs. Dorry Foster Mr. Donald E. Reno (’55) and Mr. Brian A. Brewer (’83) Mr. Leonard A. Lahr (’00) and Mr. James Thornton and Dr. Joseph P. Fotos and Mrs. Libby Fotos Mrs. Mary Rose (Vescio ’55) Reno Mr. Robert Bubb and Mrs. Anita (McGuirk) Lahr Mrs. Bridget Thornton Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed Mr. Gregory G. Rex (’88) Mrs. Marsha Bubb Ms. Susan Traynor (’89) Dr. David B. Burmeister (’92) Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Mr. W. Paul Bylaska and Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery Mrs. Carol Bylaska Mr. Darl Callen Jr. and Mrs. Madelon D. Callen (’65) Mr. Roderick Campbell and Mrs. Linda R. Campbell (’80) Clarion Oaks Clarion Students’ Association Clarion University Social Fraternities & Sororities (Greeks) Commission for the Universities of the PASSHE Mr. William E. Corbett (’61) 2009-2010 Do

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1. Janet Decker (’60) and President Whitney at the Reunion Dinner

2. Clarion Marching Band

3. Golden Eagles 4 5 Alfonso Hoggard (right) in action

4. Black Student 6 reunion (sitting) Paula Jones (’80), Claudette (Williams ’78) Stone, Dr. Brenda Dede, and Grafton Brown; (standing) Michael Worthy, JoAnn Duncan-McCray (’80), and Angela (Groom ’80) Brown

5. Phi Sigma Epsilon in the parade

6. ALF ferris wheel and funnel cakes

7. President Whitney with the Eagle 7 Ambassadors in ALF parade

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