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LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 41 IN MEMORIUM

Lycoming College Board of Trustees

Arthur A. Haberberger ’59 Bishop Neil L. Irons Dr. Samuel H. Evert ’34 (Chairman) Mechanicsburg, Pa. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Lycoming College Reading, Pa. Dale N. Krapf ’67 Dr. Daniel G. Fultz ’57 Mission Statement Peter R. Lynn ’69 West Chester, Pa. Mendon, N.Y. The mission of (Vice Chairman) Daniel R. Langdon ’73 Rev. Dr. Kenrick R. Khan ’57 Lycoming College is to Naples, Fla. Wyomissing, Pa. Penney Farms, Fla. Melvin H. Campbell Jr. ’70 David B. Lee ’61 Margaret D. L’Heureux provide a distinguished (Secretary) State College, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. baccalaureate education York, Pa. Dr. Robert G. Little ’63 Dr. William Pickelner in the liberal arts. This Harold D. Hershberger Jr. ’51 Harrisburg, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. is achieved within a (Assistant Secretary) Carolyn-Kay M. Lundy ’63 Dr. Harold H. Shreckengast Jr. ’50 coeducational, supportive, Williamsport, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. (Chairman Emeritus) residential setting through D. Stephen Martz ’64 Ann S. Pepperman Jenkintown, Pa. programs that develop Hollidaysburg, Pa. Charles D. Springman ’59 (Assistant Secretary) communication and Montoursville, Pa. Richard D. Mase ’62 Williamsport, Pa. Montoursville, Pa. critical thinking skills; Dr. Brenda P. Alston-Mills ’66 Rev. Dr. Wallace Stettler Nanci D. Morris ’78 East Lansing, Mich. Dallas, Pa. foster self-awareness Chatham, N.J. David R. Bahl while increasing recept- James G. Scott ’70 Williamsport, Pa. ivity to new concepts and Morris Plains, N.J. Hon. Marie White Bell ’58 perspectives; explore Dr. Robert L. Shangraw ’58 Lycoming Burlington, N.J. (Chairman Emeritus) literary and scientific Dr. Robert L. Bender ’59 College Williamsport, Pa. traditions; cultivate an Champaign, Ill. Hugh H. Sides ’60 Administrative aesthetic sensibility; elicit John R. Biggar ’66 Williamsport, Pa. Cabinet social responsibility; Center Valley, Pa. Stanley W. Sloter ’80 promote racial inclusive- Jay W. Cleveland Sr. Bethesda, Md. Dr. James E. Douthat ness, gender equality, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hon. Clinton W. Smith ’55 President and an appreciation of Jay W. Cleveland Jr. ’88 Montoursville, Pa. Dr. Thomas A. Griffiths Pittsburgh, Pa. Cheryl Spencer ’70 cultural diversity; and Provost and Dean of the Dr. James E. Douthat Deerfield, Ill. produce leadership for College Williamsport, Pa. John S. Trogner Jr. ’68 the institutions of society. Dr. Sue S. Gaylor Dr. William E. Evans ’72 Lemoyne, Pa. Each student is encour- Vice President for Planning Duxbury, Mass. Marshall D. Welch III Lynn E. Jackson aged to develop and Donald E. Failor ’68 Cogan Station, Pa. Vice President for College strengthen virtues and Mechanicsburg, Pa. Phyllis L. Yasui Advancement traits of character that David D. Gathman ’69 Montoursville, Pa. Dr. Daniel P. Miller Bryn Mawr, Pa. Dr. Dennis G. Youshaw ’61 enable, ennoble, and Nancy J. Gieniec ’59 Altoona, Pa. Dean of Student Affairs emancipate the human Lancaster, Pa. James D. Spencer spirit while deepening Emeritus Members Daniel R. Hawbaker Vice President of Admissions commitment to those David Y. Brouse ’47 and Financial Aid Port Matilda, Pa. values that undergird Montoursville, Pa. Dr. Stephen R. Storck Michael J. Hayes ’63 civilization. Richard W. DeWald ’61 Vice President and Treasurer Saddle River, N.J. Montoursville, Pa.

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World-renowned archaeologists to join Lycoming faculty 6 This fall, Drs. Pamela Gaber and William Dever will bring their expertise to Lycoming’s growing archaeology program.

New provost intrigued with the College 8 According to Dr. Thomas Griffiths, Lycoming is head and shoulders above other institutions of the same size.

Paradigm Companies offer coveted internship program 9 Thanks to company president Stan Sloter ’80, students in the Institute for Management Studies have access to valuable real-world experience.

Business success story 10 Deirdre Connelly ’83 visits campus as president of Lilly USA.

Frankly speaking Frank and Lynne Girardi share their Letter from the Editor 16 thoughts about their 36-year run with On Monday, Dec. 3, I assumed the the Warriors’ football program. position of director of college relations at Lycoming College. As you already know - and I am quickly discovering - Lycom- departments ing has a rich history and an extremely bright future as a national liberal arts 2 Around the Quad college. With the distinguished leadership 13 College Advancement of President James E. Douthat, Lycoming will continue to be in a position to prosper 19 Warrior Athletics and attract some of the nation’s brightest 23 Alumni News students, faculty and staff, as it has done for so many years. It will also continue to 27 Class Notes have proud, engaged and dedicated alumni who truly care about their alma mater. One of the core responsibilities I have is to promote and enhance the image of MAGAZINE STAFF this College. Accordingly, it gives me great pleasure to introduce a new look for Jerry Rashid Class Notes the Lycoming College Magazine. Lycom- Director of College Relations Terri Brewer, Sandy Jansson, ing, with its strong academic reputation, Rachel Barnes, senior, Lisa Steuer, Murray Hanford deserves a high-quality magazine to senior Publications Manager showcase the talented people and quality programs associated with this eminent Sandy Jansson Printing institution. College Relations Coordinator Alcom, Harleysville, Pa. Since this is the one publication that Cotton Mayer Send comments or reaches nearly all of the College’s alumni Sports Information Director suggestions to: and countless friends on a regular basis, Office of College Relations it is my hope the newly designed maga- Melanie Harris Taormina ’94 Lycoming College zine will serve as a more engaging and Director of Alumni Relations 700 College Place informative piece for the entire Lycoming Contributors Williamsport, PA 17701 family to enjoy. Bill Hessert ’85 (570) 321-4137 I welcome your thoughts and sugges- Mark Ohlinger ’92 [email protected] tions for this magazine. Feel free to contact Mike Reuther, Sun-Gazette me at [email protected] or drop us a Send change of address Lisa Steuer, senior note at Lycoming College Magazine, 700 notices to: Ashley Wislock, junior College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701. Office of College Advancement On the Cover Lycoming College Respectfully, Katherine (John) Stewart ’05 at 700 College Place the Idalion dig site in Cyprus Williamsport, PA 17701 Jerry Rashid Editor

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 1 Lycoming Lycoming College recognized by installs emergency Standard & Poor’s alert siren for sound financial Lycoming College has strategies installed a campus emergency Lycoming College is one alert siren, which was success- of two institutions featured by Standard fully tested Jan. 28. & Poor’s in its recent white paper In the days leading up to the test, the College touting best practices and sound financial The College would also tested its campus-wide “Lyco Message Alert strategies demonstrated by small colleges and activate the siren in a System,” which includes sending out notifications universities. situation that via e-mail to all students, faculty and staff on their campus e-mail account, by text message to The Oct. 18, 2007 report, “Small Colleges presents a school- Earn High Marks for Best Practices,” indicates students, faculty and staff who have signed up for wide emergency on that small colleges and universities – those the message alert system and a message on the with full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollments of campus, while the campus switchboard. According to Dr. Dan Miller, Lycoming’s less than 2,500 students – have demonstrated city or county dean of student affairs, the implementation of considerable credit rating strength by may use it to alert the emergency alert siren has been a cooperative implementing various practices, such as the campus effort between officials at the College, city of establishing multi-year strategic plans and community and Williamsport and Lycoming County. The system budgeting for operating surpluses, which also surrounding is designed so officials from the College, city help strengthen the institutions’ balance sheets. and county have the ability to activate the system. In addition to supplying credit ratings for neighborhoods of a The College would activate the siren in a situa- 85 small colleges and universities, the report situation in the city tion that presents a school-wide emergency on showcases the best practices of two higher such as a hazardous campus, while the city or county may use it to education institutions: Lycoming and Centre material accident or a alert the campus community and surrounding College (Danville, Ky.). Lycoming was touted neighborhoods of a situation in the city such as for the various financial and management weather emergency. a hazardous material accident or a weather initiatives that have been implemented since emergency. The siren alert system provides im- President James E. Douthat’s arrival in 1989, mediate notification for the campus community including maintaining affordable tuition and improves the city system with additional alert levels by controlling expenses; increasing the coverage for city residents. endowment; not basing increases in physical plant and faculty Miller says the College has also been working closely with city solely on enrollment growth; committing to a disciplined officials regarding administrative and tactical response issues nda spending philosophy; and borrowing debt primarily for staff training related to responding to campus-wide emergencies. revenue-producing projects. “Although Lycoming College and colleges across the country As a result of these strategies, by the end of the 2006 fiscal have had emergency plans in place, the tragedy at Virginia Tech year “Lycoming’s balance sheet grew to a level at which has been an impetus to review those plans and look for ways to cash and investments were four times debt, just 60 percent of utilize technology to provide immediate notification of an students came from Pennsylvania, and FTEs had grown from incident and provide initial communication of what may be 1989 levels by one-third,” the report said. In addition, Standard going on,” said Miller. “The introduction of this new alert & Poor’s raised its rating on the college’s debt to ‘A’ from system accomplishes both of these objectives and signifies the College’s commitment to the safety and well-being of the ‘BBB+’ in 2004. campus community.”

2 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 Rashid named Feinstein “African edited “Defining Relevancy: director of college publishes American Managing the New College relations new book Review,” Library,” a resource designed Jerry Rashid has joined “Ask Me “The Chroni- to help college library man- Lycoming College as director Now: Con- cle of Higher agers address the challenges of college relations, bring- versations on Education” facing academic libraries in ing with him more than 15 Jazz & Litera- and “The the 21st century. years of experience in higher ture” (Indiana New Grove Designing Relevancy education public relations. University Dictionary provides suggestions on de- Rashid comes to Lycom- Press) – a book of Jazz.” veloping a better understand- ing from Olivet College in recently penned His poetry ing of today’s library users Michigan, where he served by Lycoming collection, and developing partnerships five years as the assistant College English “Miste- with the college community vice president for college professor Dr. rioso,” to develop more beneficial relations. While there, he Sascha Fein- received library services for students, managed the college’s stein – offers a the Hayden Carruth Award faculty and staff. With advertising, public relations, compilation of interviews from Copper Canyon Press. increased competition from publications, sports informa- that Feinstein has conducted Feinstein is also the Internet search engines, Web tion, special events and Web with some of America’s author of two books—“Jazz sites and large booksellers activities. Prior to Olivet, most important jazz artists Poetry: From the 1920s such as Border’s and Barnes Rashid was a marketing and writers in “Brilliant to the Present” and “A & Noble, Hurlbert said col- communications specialist Corners,” the only national Bibliographic Guide to lege libraries must find new for three years at Coastal literary journal dedicated to Jazz Poetry.” Along with ways to remain viable and Carolina University in South jazz-related literature. Pulitzer Prize-winning reach students effectively. Carolina. He has also worked The biannual publica- poet Yusef Komunyakaa, “Years ago, libraries in sports information at tion, edited by Feinstein and he co-edited “The Jazz never would have done the Stetson University in Florida, published at the College, is Poetry Anthology” and its things they do today,” she Wayne State College in Ne- funded in part by Lycoming, companion volume. explained. “Now, we may braska and the University of the National Endowment Feinstein’s next book, an have someone dressed in a North Dakota. for the Arts, the Pennsylva- essay collection titled “Black costume walk around the His work has been rec- nia Council of the Arts and Pearls: Improvisations on library or host events like ognized by the Council for private endowments. Recovered Memory,” is ‘Harry Potter Night.’ We’ve Advancement and Support of “When I started “Brilliant forthcoming from Eastern even made simple changes Education, the Public Rela- Corners” in 1996, I knew Washington University such as allowing students to tions Society of America and I wanted to end each issue Press. enjoy a muffin and cup of the College Sports Informa- with an interview because it coffee in the library. These tion Directors of America. would give me an opportu- Hurlbert edits vital are things that libraries never “I am very pleased to nity to have someone known resource for college would have considered in the have Jerry join the advance- and engaging to talk about library managers past. ment team at Lycoming the relationship between jazz Janet Hurlbert, associate “As long as college College,” said Lynn Jackson, and language,” Feinstein dean and director of library libraries are in tune with their vice president for college said. “Some of the people services at Lycoming, has environment and are willing advancement. “Jerry brings a I interviewed, frankly, great deal of higher educa- are not as appreciated as tion experience to Lycoming, they should be and their and I am confident he will voices are important. provide strong leadership for I hope that scholars of our office of college rela- jazz and jazz-related tions. I look forward to work- literature will turn to ing with him in continuing to this book for many enhance the positive image years to come.” of the College.” Feinstein’s works A native of Lansing, have appeared in Mich., Rashid earned a publications such as bachelor’s degree in com- “American Poetry munications from Michigan Review,” “North State University. His family American Review,” includes wife, Rosie, and “Georgia Review,” two children, Michelle and “The Penguin Book Jimmy. of the Sonnet,” “The Southern Review,” Janet Hurlbert, associate dean and director of library services

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 3 with very primitive geometric shapes, and “As long as college eventually I began libraries are to introduce organic in tune with shapes. Then I went from Plexiglas to the their environment cast bronze, which re- and are willing to flect some of the same change, they will characteristics.” always have a place Shipley has produced 70 such within the academic Plexiglas sculptures community.” and has sold all but 18 of them to private and commercial collectors located throughout to change, they will always the United States. have a place within the aca- Army medic Patrick Resta, who is featured in the Iraq war documentary In 2005, Shipley’s “Heros,” took this picture near the Iraqi border in 2004. demic community.” sculptures were included in Hurlbert, who has served two major book publications Estomin screens Iraq performances by acclaimed as Lycoming’s director of on sculpture: “Beginning war documentary violinist Ritsu Katsumata. library services since 2001, Sculpture” and “The Sculp- Lynn Estomin, associate “Heroes,” released in has also worked in libraries ture Reference.” professor of art at Lycom- 2006, looks at the war in at Virginia Commonwealth Shipley has taught ing, presented her Iraq war Iraq through the eyes of two and Iowa State universities. painting and printmaking documentary, “Heroes,” Americans: Celeste Zappala, She has co-written articles at Lycoming since 1967. at the Campus Theatre whose son, Sgt. Sherwood for several books and pub- During those 40 years, he in Lewisburg Oct. 4. The Baker, was killed in an ex- lications, including the “Jour- has also worked as a fine screening was plosion in Baghdad; and Spe- nal of Business & Finance artist, making and display- part of “He- cialist/E4 Patrick Resta, who Librarianship;” “Teaching ing his wares in galleries roes and served as an Army medic Information Literacy Skills and exhibitions throughout Hungry in Iraq. From high school to Education and Social Sci- the United States. Shipley Ghosts,” recruiting to the lack of sup- ences Students and Prac- studied painting at the a col- plies and armor to injured tioners;” “Leadership and Cleveland Art Institute labora- Iraqi children, the powerful Academic Librarians;” “Jour- and the American School in tive mul- and alarming documentary nal of Marketing Education;” Fontainebleau, France. He timedia blends interviews about the and “The Smaller Academic earned a MFA from Cran- event that war and personal experiences Library: A Management brook Academy of featured of members of the National Handbook.” Art. live Guard with striking images by 12 independent photogra- Shipley displays sculpture collection Regional art enthusiasts gathered at the Docent ARTS Gallery in Williamsport Sept. 7 to view “Reflections,” a collection of three-dimen- sional art created by Lycom- ing College art professor Roger Shipley. His sculptures incorporate different geomet- ric shapes, reflective patterns and moving parts. “This is a continuation of what I was doing in gradu- ate school with painting on Art more than one surface,” professor Shipley said. “I extended that Roger into working with Plexiglas Shipley with one sheets and reflective sur- of his faces. These initially started Plexiglas sculptures.

4 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 phers and Katsumata’s haunt- First-year Snowden ing musical score. student Library The film has been shown “I hope to be a named first hosts at film festivals in Ohio, role model for other runner-up Harry California, New York, Chi- Hispanic students in state Potter cago, Canada and Mumbai, beauty night in the United States India. The documentary was pageant Nearly 100 also broadcast nationally on and take great pride Lycoming Lycoming Free Speech TV. in representing my freshman College As part of the screening, heritage...” Alexandra “wizards” Katsumata and percussionist Feerrar was and “muggles” Phil Haynes performed “Por- named first descended trait of a Guitar Hero,” an runner-up Alexandra upon Snowden assorted mix of AC/DC, Jimi achievements. Corporate during the Feerrar Library to Hendrix, Islamic chants and executives, entrepreneurs, Miss Pennsylvania participate in the campus’ American hymns that was members of Congress and Teen USA 2008 pageant, second annual Harry Potter meant to serve as a represen- other community leaders held Nov. 23-25 in Pitts- night Oct. 26. There were tation of the constant struggle attended the event. burgh. Feerrar was also numerous reports of unusual of the human condition. “I hope to be a role model selected Miss Photogenic activity in the library, includ- Estomin has been creat- for other Hispanic students during the pageant. ing people dressed in colorful ing art out of social issues in the United States and take This year’s 97 pageant robes, owls in broad daylight, for 25 years. Her award- great pride in representing my contestants were judged in elves, floating candles and winning video documentaries heritage during this confer- three competitions: interview, massive quantities of some- have been featured at many ence,” Guzman said. swimsuit and evening gown. thing called “butterbeer.” international film festivals, Guzman, a psychology In the event the pageant The event celebrates the including the AFI Film & and sociology double major winner is unable to fulfill the popular book series about a Video Festival, Ajijic Festi- with a minor in French, is an duties as Miss Pennsylvania British boy wizard and his val Internacional de Cine de Allentown, Pa., resident and Teen USA, Feerrar will carry friends. Highlights included Mexico, Barcelona Indepen- graduate of Louis E. Dieruff out this year’s reign. food mentioned in the books, dent Film Festival, Canadian High School. He is president Feerrar, a native of Jersey house sorting, trivia contests, International Film Festival, of Lycoming’s Class of 2008, Shore, Pa., is majoring in potion making, fortune telling, Dallas Video Festival, Phila- president of the Multicultural biology at Lycoming. She is and costume and crazy sock delphia Independent Film & Awareness Group, a brother involved with Best Bud- competitions. Harry Potter Video Festival and others. in the Lambda Chi Alpha fra- dies, a campus organization candy, videos, calendars and Her work has also been ternity and a Latin dance in- designed to enhance the lives stuffed owls were given as broadcast in London, Beijing structor for the campus dance of people with intellectual prizes. and Barcelona. club. Guzman also works on disabilities by providing A number of Lycoming campus as a tour guide and a opportunities for one-on-one staff and faculty dressed as Lycoming senior residence advisor. friendships and integrated characters from the stories and selected for After graduation, Guz- employment. assisted in the night’s events. prestigious Hispanic man plans to pursue a gradu- Young Professionals ate degree in urban affairs/ Program public policy. Lycoming senior Amilcar Guzman was one of only 30 students in the United States chosen to participate in the 2007 Hispanic Young Profes- sionals Program, an annual leadership event sponsored by the Hispanic College Fund. Held Oct. 23-28 in Washington, D.C., the event featured career-focused workshops, company visits and an awards gala where Guzman and the Faculty and staff participants at Lycoming’s Harry Potter Night: (front) Len Cagle as Professor Severus Snape; (middle row from left) Jen Knapp other participating students as Professor Dolores Umbridge, Andrew Kilpatrick as Crookshanks, David were recognized for Broussard as Rubeus Hagrid and Mary Snyder as Professor Minerva McGo- their numerous academic Amilcar Guzman nagall; (back row) Charles Mahler as Dumbledore and Alison Gregory as Nymphadora Tonks.

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TO JOIN LYCOMING FACULTY

even years ago, Israel and Palestine),” said Lycoming assumed insti- Incoming archaeology faculty Dr. Steven Johnson, Gaber, who has worked at tutional sponsorship of the members Drs. Pamela Gaber and William Dever (center) with Lycom- associate professor the site since she was a stu- Idalion site and provides an ing religion professors Dr. Robin of religion and field dent at Harvard University in academic course for field Knauth and Dr. Steven Johnson coordinator for 1976. “He was looking for a school students. In 2000, Lycoming College’s ‘safe place’ overseas where only two Lycoming students that the program’s growth – archaeology program, was his students could gain some were majoring in archaeolo- both in numbers and in repu- looking for a dig site where valuable experience.” gy; by the 2008-09 academic tation – should continue for the College’s archaeology Since that serendipitous year, more than 70 students years to come. Gaber and Dr. students could spend their encounter in 2001, Lycom- are expected to be pursuing William G. Dever, recognized summer earning valuable ing’s archaeology program archaeology degrees. as one of the world’s leading field experience. An Internet has undergone a tremendous A recent announcement biblical archaeologists, will search uncovered an impres- transformation. In 2003, made by Lycoming promises join Lycoming’s faculty this sive 1,200 square-meter fall – Gaber as profes- site and field school sor of archaeology and in Idalion, one of Judaic studies and Dever 10 major kingdoms as distinguished pro- in Cyprus that was fessor of Near Eastern once a major trad- archaeology. ing crossroads. Since “Drs. Pamela Gaber 1987, the site has been and William Dever are under the direction very important people in of Dr. Pamela Gaber, the field of archaeology,” a world-renowned said Johnson. “They expert in sculpture will be very helpful in typology and pottery improving the quality chronology (the trac- of our curriculum, and ing of the development their presence on cam- of pottery types). pus will no doubt bring “When Steve con- international recognition tacted me, it was at the to our archaeology pro- height of the Second gram and the College. Intifada (between Lycoming’s Jill Parker ’05 (right) works a trench at the Idalion site in Cyprus There are only about 30

6 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 to this opportunity at “Lycoming’s archaeology Lycoming and knew that this would be a fruitful program combines the rigors collaboration.” of a liberal arts curriculum In addition to teach- with a strong major and ing a senior seminar in archaeological theory and at the opportunity to participate least two courses in Judaic in Near Eastern studies, Gaber will continue excavations led by to conduct the field school at Idalion each summer. She also renowned archaeologists.” hopes to create opportuni- ties for students outside the archaeology program, as well archaeology programs in the as Lycoming faculty, staff, country, so having them join alumni and community mem- our faculty is very exciting bers to travel to Idalion to for our program.” take in the sights and volun- After earning a Ph.D. in teer at the excavation site. ancient art and archaeology She will also join the from Harvard University, archaeology program’s su- Gaber spent seven years as a pervisory committee, which professor of art history at the includes Johnson; Dr. Robin J. University of New Hamp- Knauth, assistant professor of shire. She has also served on religion and director of the faculty at the University the archaeology program; Dr. Israel, having of Arizona, where she taught Cullen Chandler, assistant served as director of the Top: Lycoming Near Eastern humanities. professor of history; and Dr. Hebrew Union College junior Kirsten Darby at the Gezer Currently serving as director Amy Golahny, professor of Excavations at Gezer from excavation site in Israel of education at the Congre- 1966-71 and director of the Bottom: Sophomores Matthew art history and chair of the art Martin (left) and Ian Shepherd on an gation B’nai Ysrael in New department. W.F. Albright Institute of archaeology field trip in Jerusalem York, she is the author of Dever, who earned a Ph.D. Archaeological Research several books and publica- in Syro-Palestinian archaeol- in Jerusalem from 1971-75. edented,” Dever said about tions, including the recently ogy from Harvard University, Incidentally, Lycoming is a Lycoming’s archaeology pro- published “Excavations on has been active in the field member of the current Gezer gram. “To find students who the East Acropolis of Idalion” of Near Eastern archaeol- excavation consortium, which are interested in the discipline and a children’s book, “Daily ogy since 1955. For nearly 30 is directed by one of Dever’s and a faculty and administra- Life in Bible Times: What years, he served as professor former doctoral students. tion which are both supportive Archaeology Tells Us.” of Near Eastern archaeol- Dever has served on the augurs very well. It was really “I have been running field ogy and anthropology at the editorial boards of countless refreshing to see what a small schools for 20 years, and the University of Arizona and professional archaeologi- college with a sense of com- students who come to me served as head of the univer- cal and biblical journals. He munity, of commitment and of from Lycoming have been sity’s department of Oriental has published several books, values was like.” noticeably stronger than the studies. Dever has led including “Did God Have a According to Lycoming students from many other col- numerous field research and Wife? Archaeology and Folk President James E. Douthat, leges,” Gaber said upon the excavation projects in Religion in Ancient Israel,” as one of the program’s biggest announcement of her appoint- Jordan and well as hundreds of works in strengths has been its multi- ment. “So right away I was various periodicals, journals, disciplinary approach, with attracted books and reviews. He has classes taught by experts in lectured worldwide and has the fields of history, religion, held executive positions in the philosophy, anthropology, art Archaeological Institute of and ancient languages such as America, American Orien- Hebrew, Greek and Latin. tal Society and American “Lycoming’s archaeology Schools of Oriental Research. program combines the rigors “For a small college to of a liberal arts curriculum have so many students major- with a strong major and the ing in archaeology is unprec- opportunity to participate in Near Eastern excavations led Jason Zan ’07 (left) and sopho- by renowned archaeologists,” more Sean McGrath work in the Gezer dig site Douthat said.

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r. Thomas Griffiths Griffiths became aware really impressed with the long-term goals he would had a distinguished of the opportunity during students.” like to accomplish. teaching career at a conversation with Dr. Griffiths was “First, I think we DIllinois Wesleyan University, Barbara Buedel, professor particularly excited by the need to take a long, hard where he held an endowed of Spanish and director of level of faculty/student look at our distribution professorship and was international education at interaction on campus. “A requirements,” Griffiths twice named Professor of Lycoming. lot of places pay good lip says. Doing so, he believes, the Year. He held several “I was intrigued from service but don’t practice will expose students to administrative leadership the outset,” Griffiths what they preach,” Griffiths different areas which will positions, including associate said. “There are a lot said. “The faculty members benefit them over the long- dean of the faculty and of similarities between here are extremely devoted term in today’s society. a two-year tenure as the Lycoming and Illinois to the educational process Second, Griffiths campus’ chief academic Wesleyan. Both are and go the extra mile for hopes to develop a stronger officer. His groundbreaking Methodist-affiliated schools their students. As a result, international presence and research on the anatomy and with strong liberal arts students are more actively create more study abroad evolution of bats has been backgrounds, and both offer engaged in their learning.” opportunities for students. published frequently and May terms. I also learned Since assuming his “I think it’s important to earned him the respect of his that Lycoming is facing a new role on July 1, Griffiths create more opportunities peers. lot of the same challenges also has been impressed by for our faculty to go abroad Given his reputation and that Illinois Wesleyan and the level of involvement of as well,” he says. “I also these accomplishments, what other institutions of the Lycoming’s alumni. He said think it’s important to find would persuade Griffiths same size are facing – the it has been refreshing to see ways to allow our faculty to leave Illinois Wesleyan tremendously increasing how much Lycoming alumni to become more actively after 26 years to become costs of facilities and really care about the College. involved in review panels, Lycoming’s provost and dean personnel and the decreasing “The alumni are much editing journals and of the College? ability for families to afford more involved here than I’ve assuming leadership roles in The answer isn’t quite a higher education.” seen at other institutions,” professional organizations. as complicated as it might Once he interviewed said Griffiths. “They are Doing so will allow our seem. for the position and visited willing to return to speak to faculty to enhance their the campus, Griffiths knew students in the classroom, visibility within their that Lycoming was a good and they are willing to give disciplines.” fit. “Lycoming their time and money to Griffiths also says he seemed to support their alma mater.” hopes to work with President be head and The first six months Douthat, the office of college shoulders on the job, Griffiths says, relations and others to above other has been devoted primarily enhance the visibility – and institutions to allowing him to become thus the reputation – of the of the same more familiar with his new College. “There are a lot of size,” he surroundings. He anticipates good things going on here, said. “I that the learning experience and we need to make sure we really liked will continue at least until publicize them,” he says. the faculty, June, which will mark the While Griffiths says and I was end of his first academic year his main responsibilities on the job. will consume most of his While he feels “it time and attention for the Provost certainly would have been near future, he plans to Dr. Thomas wrong to jump in and start continue the research he Griffiths making changes before I has conducted for the past

understood why things were 40 years. He also intends done the way they were – to teach at least one class especially with such a good a year, most likely an foundation already in place,” introductory-level biology Griffiths does have a few or evolution class geared toward non-majors.

8 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 PCompaniesaradigm offer coveted internship program BY JERRY RASHID

ycoming College students in the Institute for Manage- consistently during the past 10 years and has permitted many of ment Studies have access to a popular and coveted our interns to be offered full-time positions after graduation.” L summer internship program with Paradigm Companies, According to Anne Landon, IMS’s coordinator of intern- thanks to Stan Sloter, a 1980 Lycoming graduate and president ships and assistant to the director, Paradigm’s interns are a of the company. The IMS is designed to enhance the education- select group of students who spend the summer learning about al opportunities for students majoring or minoring in account- property management. Interns are assigned to an apartment ing, business administration or economics. community and work side-by-side with seasoned, experienced “One of the most important learning experiences for me managers and leasing consultants. They generally work in the personally at Lycoming was a work experience at a pharma- management department, and on occasion are placed in other ceutical company at a point when I was considering a career areas such as accounting, development and construction, based in the field of science,” said Sloter, who is also a member of on the intern’s background and interests. Lycoming’s board of trustees. “The experience helped redirect “The internship provides a good foundation in the basics my entire career in a direction that has been much better suited of the property management business,” said Landon. “The to my skills and personality. I am very pleased and hopeful that students receive one-on-one as well as company-wide training, we are providing similar opportunities for current Lycoming in such topics as sales techniques, fair housing and customer students to experience a real-world work environment, putting service. The duties are similar to those of an entry-level, full- their education into practice and hopefully having some fun as time leasing consultant.” well.” During summer 2007, a record number seven students Paradigm Companies, headquartered in Arlington, Va., interned with Paradigm as leasing/sales agents in various apart- is a development, construction and management company ment communities. The students were: seniors Kyle Boyles, with more than 400 employees and sites in Washington, D.C., Kelly Wedge, Kelly Hughes and Kirstie McKeever; juniors Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Sean Berrier and Cassi Kaiser; and Dashenka Perera, who It provides a hands-on paid business internship along with a graduated last spring. completely furnished rent-free apartment. Since its creation 10 “My Paradigm internship was the most enjoyable experience years ago, nearly 30 Lycoming students have taken advantage I’ve had in college,” said Hughes. “The work was challenging of this unique learning opportunity. The internship provides as well as fun. Paradigm provided a wonderful environment to IMS students with an exciting experience living and working in nurture my business skills. This internship gave me a chance the metro Washington, D.C., area. to see how the real world operates. It gave me a chance to ap- “We have had interns from ply what I have learned and to more than 15 different col- work in the world of real estate leges and universities, and our management. As a business and Lycoming interns have been communications major, it was a consistently well-prepared, perfect fit. Working for Para- hard-working and earnest in digm has made me look forward their ambition to make a contri- to graduating and entering the bution,” said Sloter, who earned business world, because all a bachelor’s degree in busi- the people I worked with were ness management. “This level so friendly and taught me so of preparedness has improved much.”

Stan Sloter ’80 (far right), president of Pardigm Companies, with Lycom- ing student interns: (front) Kelly Hughes; (middle row from left) Kyle Boyles, Dashenka Perera and Kirstie McKeever; (back row from left) Cassandra Kaiser, Sean Berrier and Kelly Wedge

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 9 Moyer shares teaching experience in

Business success

Deirdre Connelly ’83, story president of Lilly USA by Mike Reuther Williamsport Sun-Gazette

early a quarter magazine’s 50 most powerful As a student, she said she ting medicines to people who century ago, women in 2006, resides at a worked hard academically cannot afford them. Deirdre P. Con- lofty business perch normal- but also became involved She stressed the need for N nelly ’83 was just ly secured by men, she spent in campus activities, which companies, such as Lilly, another of the many anony- little time referring to any helped form her leadership that are involved in drug mous students at Lycoming obstacles she’s faced in busi- skills. research and drug production College, working hard at her ness by virtue of her gender. Upon graduation, she to be held accountable. studies, pondering her fu- But not only is Connelly took a job with Lilly as a “Pharmaceutical compa- ture. On Sept. 26, Connelly one of the few women run- sales representative, even- nies are significantly regu- was back at her alma mater, ning a mid- to large-sized tually moving through lated,” Connelly said, “and sharing with today’s students U.S. drug company, she may the company ranks before we should be. We deal with her incredible rise in the be the only Hispanic. assuming the presidency in serious stuff.” pharmaceutical industry to A native of San Juan, 2005. Along the way, she Part of the accountability head up Lilly USA. Puerto Rico, she related how graduated from Harvard involves providing in the “In all honesty, 24 years she came to Lycoming University’s Advanced Man- best possible way for its ago I didn’t dream I’d be- College with only a limited agement Program in 2000. customers. come its president,” she said. grasp of the English lan- She urged students to be Overall, the entire health Connelly offered no mag- guage. involved in many activities. care industry faces numer- ic bullet theories for success “I was glad I came to a “You don’t know how ous challenges, much of it or in running a business. small school,” she said. “I good you can be ’til you put due to an aging population Hard work, leadership was able to have access to yourself in that position,” she in need and social responsibility, she my professors. I needed that said. “I was raised with the of medical care, she said. noted, are all important. in the beginning. My English responsibility of giving it all Managing the staggering “The best companies wasn’t good.” to whatever you do. I think costs needed to provide that are those run by people who Over time, however, it was just a matter of how I care can go a long way, she don’t take themselves too being bilingual has proved was raised.” said. seriously. Not one of us is as to be an advantage for her, She said Lilly is a compa- good as all of us,” she said. especially as the business ny that puts a lot of resources Note: Reprinted with permission from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Although Connelly, world becomes increasingly into social responsibility, The article was published Sept. 27, named one of Fortune global. part of which involves get- 2007.

10 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 Moyer shares teaching experience in by Ashley Wislock, junior

ue Moyer, a 2007 Lycoming College graduate, returned to campus Monday, Jan. 14, to give a presentationChina on his experiences teaching English as a Second Language to children in China. He teaches Rsecond-, fourth- and sixth-grade students in Shenzhen, China, a southern coastal city of more than 12 million people. Moyer, who earned a degree in philosophy, was working as an ESL teacher at Lock Haven University during the summer, a job he found through the college’s Career Development Center, when the American Culture Exchange Society approached him with the offer to live and teach in China. Moyer decided to begin his overseas teaching career in China, though he did not know how to speak Chinese when he started. However, Moyer said that his students and the community have helped him learn and become proficient in the standard Chinese dialect, Mandarin. a “If you have an open mind and you want to learn, you’re fine,” Moyer said. “You learn everything along the way.” Moyer said everyone he has encountered has been very friendly, since he shows a willingness to try to learn and speak the language. The past four months, Moyer has been teaching 18 different classes, totaling nearly 700 students, at a private boarding-school in Shenzhen. He sees each group of students once-a-week to help them with pronunciation and other speaking skills. According to Moyer, English grammar and basic vocabulary are taught to the students by other Chinese teachers, so his main job is to try to work on pronunciation. “I’m there so they can hear my voice,” Moyer said. Moyer noted that many Chinese English-speakers are shy around native English-speakers for fear of getting pronunciation wrong. Rue Moyer ’07 in “They don’t want to mess up,” he said. “The English they learned was from other China with some of his English as a Chinese people.” Second Language Moyer said that his many students are very helpful and are very similar to elementary students. school students in the United States. They enjoy when he treats them to candy, Dr. Pepper and episodes of “Family Guy.” Moyer also noted that southern China is a very thrilling place to live, due to the area’s rapid economic growth and booming population. Shenzhen is only a short ferry ride away from Hong Kong, which Moyer describes as a “cultural hub.” “It’s very, very exciting living in Shenzhen right now,” he said. “Also, people of all walks of life come together in Hong Kong. It’s very exciting to have that just a ferry ride away.” Moyer said that Shenzhen is only a short distance from many other rich cultural areas in East Asia, such as Beijing, the Koreas, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. Moyer encouraged anyone who is interested in traveling or working in China to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities provided by the country. He plans to continue his career in China for at least the next couple of years. “China is the land of opportunity for Westerners right now,” Moyer said. “You have the opportunity to be creative and take a chance. I love what I’m doing.”

zStay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 11 Sophomore musician

bringsby Lisa Steuer to campusnew sound

ophomore Aaron Lay has brought a new sound to the Lycoming College campus. An accomplished bagpipe player, Lay sometimes practices playing his instrument in the Heim Building. “I feel bad practicing on campus because I feel as though people get annoyed,” said Lay. “I try not to do it so much.” The Colts Neck, N.J., native was inspired to learn how to play the bagpipes when he visited Scotland as a young child. SA couple of years later he started learning and has now been playing the bagpipes for 10 years. Prior to playing the bagpipes, Lay played the trumpet. The bagpipes proved to be more difficult to master. “It took me about four or five years to become good at playing the bagpipes, and even now I am still learning,” said Lay. “But I think it’s more fun to play than other instruments.” Lay has been a member of many bands, including the Kenmure Bagpipe Band, Jersey Shore Celtic Bagpipe Band, and Shamrock and Thistle Bagpipe Band. He is also a member of the Eastern United States Bag Pipe Association. Through this organization, Lay has competed and won awards in solo competitions all around the eastern United States and New Orleans, as well as Bermuda, Scotland and Ireland. Lay will soon be returning to Scotland to compete in the very land that inspired him to play in the first place. Lay, a criminal justice major, is also very involved with a variety of activities, both on and off campus. At Lycoming, he is a member of the Campus Activities Board, Residence Life Advisory Board, Student Affairs Committee and Habitat for Humanity. Lay also serves as the Relay for Life chair in Colleges Against Cancer and is the Sergeant at Arms for the Criminal Justice Society. Closer to home, Lay is a volunteer firefighter with Tinton Falls (N.J.) Fire Company #1 and a volunteer EMT with Tinton Falls EMS North and Colts Neck First Aid Squad. He is also a Nationally Accredited Search and Rescue Technician, level III. Lay’s future goals include working for the New Jersey State Police.

Lycoming’s very own bag- pipe player, sophomore Aaron Lay.

12 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 experience leads to endowed scholarship by Bill Hessert ’85

arry Swartz ’57 has enabled the College President James E. Larry Swartz ’57 as a was part of some- to establish the McIver/ Douthat. “From the member of the 1957 Lycoming College Choir. thing special in Thayer Competitive days of Walter McIver 1957 – something that Performance Choir to those of our longest “the special spirit” that he still describes today Scholarship Fund. The serving choir director, members of the choir as a “once in a lifetime academic scholarship, Dr. Fred Thayer, the shared and enjoyed. He experience.” Larry was named to recognize the quality of the choir has says members of that a senior at Lycoming only two choir directors been greatly enhanced ‘England’ choir still College that year; he in Lycoming’s history, by their recruitment of remain in touch and get was also president of will be given annually musically talented stu- together for their own the Lycoming College to incoming/current dents. This endowment reunion every five or 10 Choir and part of the Lycoming students who will help assure that years. first Lycoming choir are members of the those students will have “This scholarship to travel and perform choir. Recipients will the same life-changing fund is just a way for internationally. be selected by the choir experience that Larry Norma and me to Fifty years later, director based on musical had more than 50 years convey the strong Larry and his wife, ability and financial ago as a member of the feelings we have for Norma, have found need. Lycoming choir.” Lycoming,” Larry says. a special way to “Lycoming Col- Although a half “We’re pleased that say “thanks for the lege is very grateful century has passed since we’re able to support memories.” The two to Larry and Norma that first choir tour – a the College in this way.” have made a generous Swartz for their gener- month-long trip to Eng- Larry is especially gift to Lycoming, which osity,” said Lycoming land – Larry still recalls grateful for the

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opportunity to traditions that has have worked continued under with and gotten Thayer’s leader- to know McIver, ship has been an Lycoming’s choir occasional tour director from overseas. Just this 1946-76, who spring, for example, passed away in the tour choir con- 2003. “Walter ducted a two-week played a very tour of Germany, influential role in the Czech Republic my life,” Larry and Hungary. shares. “I’m glad “I’ve just been that several of us fortunate enough from that first tour to pick up the choir were able baton and carry on to help Walter the tradition that celebrate his 90th Walter started,” birthday.” Thayer says. Norma and Larry ’57 Swartz (center) were recognized for their scholarship Fortunately for support at the annual President’s Dinner held during Homecoming. They were With the cost of Larry, he had an opportunity joined by Arthur A. Haberberger ’59, chairman of the board of trustees, and those tours increasing through to take his relationship with Lynn Jackson, vice president for college advancement. the years, choir members and McIver to a different level. and Norma started America choir 50 years ago remains their parents have had to cover A year after graduating from by Rail, which has grown to his only trip “across the larger parts of the expenses in Lycoming, Larry was hired become the country’s lead- pond.” order to make the trip. While to serve as the College’s first ing provider of escorted rail Given his fond recollec- financial constraints have public relations director – a tours of the United States tions from that trip, Larry never kept anyone selected for position he held for 10 years, and Canada. Larry says one and Norma wanted to do tour choir from participating except for a brief “hiatus” in of the biggest reasons for the something that would allow in an overseas tour so far, that 1963-64 to pursue a Ph.D. company’s success was the members of the Lycom- may not always be the case in at Syracuse University. decision to begin offering ing College Choir to enjoy the future without additional Interestingly enough, one of tours to Branson, Mo. similar experiences for years support. his responsibilities was to ar- “Business was doing to come. So when Lynn “That’s why we’re so range the choir’s concerts on okay, but things really took Jackson, Lycoming’s vice grateful to Larry and Norma campus. “It was wonderful off when we added Branson president for college ad- for establishing this endow- to be able to move that rela- tours five years ago,” Larry vancement, visited last year, ment,” Thayer says. “It could tionship from student/faculty says. They quickly became the three worked together to allow one or more of the to fellow staff members,” America by Rail’s most lay the groundwork for the scholarship recipients to go on Larry says. popular tours, with the com- scholarship. a future tour who otherwise Larry left Lycoming to pany escorting more than According to Thayer, may not have been able to accept a job with the public 2,400 individuals to Branson who has served as the choir’s afford to do so.” television station in East in 2006 alone. director since 1976, the Lansing, Mich., in 1968. America by Rail’s success scholarship will be enor- One of his most significant also gave Norma and Larry mously beneficial to future For more information moments while there came the chance to do something generations of Lycoming or to contribute to during one of the station’s beneficial for Lycoming. students. “This is a wonder- the McIver/Thayer pledge drive. “The station “Lycoming not only gave ful byproduct of Larry’s Competitive did a rail tour as a fund-rais- me a strong liberal arts choir experience at Lycom- Performance Choir er, and it was a huge hit,” he education, but it also gave ing,” he says. “Not only does Scholarship Fund, recalls. Given the tour’s suc- it reinforce the impact of the Norma and me 10 fine please contact cess and his lifelong interest years on campus [as an music that choir sang, but it Jennifer Wilson, in railroads, Larry decided employee].” is also a tribute to Walter and director of to go into the tour business Ironically, it also provided the impact he had on their in 1983. Larry with his only trip lives.” development, at The first few years, overseas – despite being in In addition to producing 570-321-4395 or admittedly, had their ups and the tour business, Larry’s a high-quality choir year [email protected]. downs. But in 1996, Larry trip to England with the tour in and year out, one of the

14 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT Lycoming College receives major gift in memory of local businessman

portion of Lycoming College’s recently opened residence hall, The Commons, has been named in memory of Richard H. Lundy Jr., a longtime friend of the College. ALundy’s wife, Gloria, and daughter, Heather Macdonald, recently made a significant gift to Lycoming to have one of the six houses named the Richard H. Lundy Jr. House. “Of all the numerous buildings built by Lundy Construction, this dormitory project was my father’s favorite,” said Macdonald. “It’s a shame he was not able to see it completed, but he would definitely be honored to have his name on it and to be remembered for his work at the College.” Located at the corner of Mulberry Street and Washington Boulevard, The Commons is a single 29,000-square- foot building, although the facade and landscaping suggest six houses. The building accommodates 85 students within 22 units and features furnished living rooms, bedrooms and kitchen appliances. “Dick Lundy was on the building site of the new residential facility every day he was in town and watched its construction by web-cam whenever he was not,” said Lycoming President James E. Douthat. “The quality of the building clearly bears Dick’s mark. To place his name on one of the student houses built by Lundy Construction is a fitting tribute to Dick and to his long career. We greatly appreciate the decision of his family to honor him in such a way.” The Commons was opened in August 2007 and built by Lundy Construction. Lundy served as president of the company from 1975 until his death in June 2007. Lundy Construction has been involved in the construction Participating in the celebration of or renovation of 15 buildings on Lycoming College’s Richard H. Lundy Jr. House were (clockwise from top): President Lycoming’s campus. Its first project was Clarke Chapel in 1939. James E. Douthat; Jennifer Wilson, director Projects during the last 10 years include the Wertz Student of development; Gloria Lundy; Jack Center addition, Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall renovation Macdonald; Emily Macdonald; Heather Macdonald; and Robin Macdonald. and The Commons.

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 15 “ nce you’re a Warrior, you’re a Warrior forever.” year, scoring only six points during that stretch. That’s when I That’s the motto Frank Girardi built the said ‘What am I doing here?’ But then of course we won some Lycoming College football program around games that first year. The second year we won a couple, and by Oduring his 36 years of working the sidelines as the third year, I really knew it was going to come around. When head football coach. Along the way, he used that adage to help we got back after that first game, I went to the house and no establish one of the nation’s most respected and successful one was there of course. Everything was boarded up. We stayed NCAA Division III football programs. with my mother for about six months while we had the house In between his first game as the Warriors’ head coach in redone. That was the start of my college coaching career. Our 1972, a 39-0 loss at Albright, and his last, a 28-14 setback at house burned down and we were beaten 39-0. I think the 39-0 Lebanon Valley during the 2007 season finale, Girardi tallied hurt me more.” an impressive 257 victories in 358 career games. Spoken like a true coach. However, during the aforementioned Saturday in 1972, Much has happened during the nearly four decades since Girardi had to endure much more than a season-opening loss. that first game. There have been the well-documented great The Girardi family was abruptly forced from their home in Warrior games, numerous victories and many championships. their pajamas due to an early-morning fire. With firemen on But, according to Frank and Lynne Girardi, more importantly, the roof battling the blaze, Girardi, an eager first-year head they are grateful for a lifetime of countless relationships coach, turned to his wife, Lynne, and said “Take care of things, with the players, parents, fans and community members who honey!” and left to lead his Warrior team against Albright. proudly represented and supported Lycoming football. “I was one of those guys that thought everything was going Frank and Lynne recently sat down with Lycoming to be all hunky-dory just because I was coaching,” Girardi Magazine to share some of their thoughts about their 36-year said. “It’s a great story now. But we lost the first five games that experience with the College. Frankly

speakingBy Jerry Rashid

Frank Girardi, who retired in December, served as Lycoming’s head football coach for 36 years.

16 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 What has Lycoming and feel so connected with College meant to the the program that they still Girardi family? stay in contact with us. To Coach G: It’s been have an impact on something everything to us as a family or someone, I think that’s because it has been a family one of the most important endeavor. Our four kids things you can do in life. have graduated from here. To me, as Lynne said, it’s Coaching my two sons, Jerry more than just the wins and and Frankie, and having our losses. Now don’t get me two grandsons, Nate and wrong, the wins are very Zack Hanner, here now; it’s important, I’m not going meant a tremendous amount to minimize that. They’re to the Girardi family and to extremely important, but I’m me personally. just so proud of the number of players that have left here Lynne: It’s extended our and still feel a connection to family too because of the Lycoming football. friendships we’ve made through the years. We still Lynne: I think a lot of see people that he coached programs, when the kids 35 years ago. We keep in Lynne and Frank Girardi graduate, they’re gone touch with their families. forever. But that hasn’t easy decision for me to stay it. It hasn’t been the wins been the case here the last Coach G, why 36 here. It’s been a real family and losses; it’s just been the 36 years. I don’t know how years at the same situation, and that’s the way relationships that we’ve been many players’ weddings school? I tried to run the football fortunate to have with so we’ve been involved in, The College has always been program, just like a family. many wonderful people. how many children Frank’s great to me. I grew up in I treated all the players like a godfather to, how many Looking back Williamsport. This is home family and they responded. second generation kids he’s through the years, and I love the area. Anytime coached. When he retired, what are you most other opportunities came up, Lynne, what have you we received thousands Frank enjoyed most about proud of? of cards and letters. We whenever I compared them, ly supporting Lycoming Lycoming always won. It Coach G: I’m most proud received mail and phone didn’t take me long to realize football? of the consistency of the calls from kids who played that this was the place I I think the people we’ve met; program and that we against Frank saying he wanted to be until I retire. it’s just been so much fun. were able to maintain this made more of an impact on As Lynne said, when you Our children have really program at a very, very high them than their own coaches look at all the relationships been involved. It’s the only level for all of these years. did. I think that shows what we have built through the thing they have ever known I am also very proud of our kind of person he’s been to years, it was a relatively because they were born into players who have graduated these kids. He loves them.

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 17 What are your plans for the future? Frank’s Coach G: Our plans are to stay right here in Williamsport. This is where we grew up and where many, many of our File friends are. Are we going to do some traveling? Probably. But, Williamsport will always be our home base. Frank Girardi, one of the nation’s most successful college football coaches, announced his retirement as Lycoming College’s head football coach during

Lynne: We are so fortunate that all four of our kids are right Girardi here in the area. We also have 10 grandchildren. We have two an emotional press conference Dec. 4 in Lamade grandsons here at the College. We have a grandson who’s Gymnasium. During 36 seasons as the Warriors’ head playing middle school basketball and a granddaughter who coach, Girardi compiled a career record of 257-97-4, plays high school soccer. The little ones are starting to do which ranks 15th on the NCAA’s all-time winningest so many things; it’s a full-time job just attending all of their coaches’ list, regardless of division. activities. Girardi ranked fifth in wins among active NCAA coaches and second among active NCAA Coach G, what do you attribute Division III coaches. He led Lycoming to 13 Middle your success to? Atlantic Conference (MAC) championships and 11 appearances in the NCAA playoffs, including trips Anytime you have success like we’ve experienced here, the to the Stagg Bowl—the NCAA Division III national credit goes to so many people. The players we’ve had through championship game—in 1990 and 1997. In all, the all these years, my support staff and the assistant coaches. All Warriors tallied a winning record in 29 of Girardi’s of those people have been so involved with what the program 36 seasons. The MAC honored Girardi as its Coach of became. But the main thing is that you have to have someone the Year on 12 occasions. as a partner to have this big thing going and be this successful, “It wasn’t a question of whether I could do it and Lynne has been on board with me from day one. She’s anymore, but whether I could do it to the highest level coached basketball, track, gymnastics, and she’s been I set for myself,” said Girardi of his decision. “If not, extremely successful. So she knows the coaching genre. She I wouldn’t be true to myself or the program. That’s knows that background and what it takes. When it comes to me when I made the decision to retire.” personally or the family, she never puts herself first, ever. The Girardi became only the 17th coach in NCAA best part about having any degree of success in anything you do history to reach the milestone of 250 victories is that you have people, special people and special friends, you during the final game of the 2005 season, a 17-10 can share it with. And I’ve had many. overtime victory against longtime rival Susquehanna University. “Coach G, as most of his players call him, is a legendary figure,” said Lycoming President James E. Douthat. “He has etched a nationally-respected, winning tradition in the town where he was raised. In the world of NCAA Division III football, the name Coach G Frank Girardi is synonymous with class and success, celebrating his 250th both on and off of the football field.” career win Girardi began his football career as a running back at Williamsport High School and went on to play at West Chester University. Girardi entered the coaching ranks in 1961 when he became an assistant coach at Jersey Shore (Pa.) High School. He became head coach of the team in 1963 and remained in that position for six years. In 1969, Girardi became an assistant at Lycoming under Budd Whitehill. Three years later, he took over the reigns as head coach of a Warrior program that had gone 14-34 since its last winning season in 1965. During Girardi’s first three seasons, Lycoming went 2-6, 2-6 and 3-6. In his fourth season, the Warriors recorded a mark of 6-2 and went on to have 29 consecutive winning campaigns. In 1984, Girardi accepted an expanded role as Lycoming’s director of athletics, overseeing Lycoming’s 17 intercollegiate athletic programs. Girardi and his wife, Lynne, have four children – Cathi, Jerry, Frank, Jr. and Justine – all Lycoming graduates, and 10 grandchildren.

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Girardi Alumnus

Mikenew head Clarkby Cotton Mayer football coach

ycoming named alum- life as a student-athlete here, the advisory board included believe with hard work, we nus Mike Clark ’93 as but he also gave me my first Dr. Robert Shangraw ’58, can turn things around and L its new head football full-time coaching job back chairman emeritus of compete for a MAC champi- coach, according to an an- in the summer of 1998, after Lycoming’s board of trust- onship in 2008.” nouncement by President four years of trying to make ees; Dr. Thomas Griffiths, Noting Davidson’s im- James E. Douthat on Jan. 16. it in this business. Coach G provost and dean of the pressive offensive statistics, Clark, who earned a degree has always been a mentor College; and James Spencer, one member of the media in business administration to me and I look forward to vice president for admis- asked whether Clark would at the College, played under continuing that relationship.” sions and financial aid. Scott introduce a spread offense at legendary head coach Frank Since leaving Lycoming Kennell, assistant director of Lycoming. Clark elaborated Girardi and coached along- eight years ago, Clark has athletics, served as coordina- on his offensive philosophy, side Girardi from July 1998 served as the offensive co- tor of the search. Douthat giving a glimpse into his through May 2000. ordinator and offensive line also spoke with Girardi on plans for the Warriors. After graduating from coach at Davidson College, several occasions to discuss “We’ll run a multiple pro- Lycoming, Clark was a a Division I FCS (formerly the qualifications of the style offense,” he said. “We’ll graduate assistant coach for I-AA) non-scholarship candidates. start day one with a tight two years at Rowan College, school located in North “The depth and success end, two wide receivers and where he earned a master’s Carolina. During his tenure of Mike Clark’s coach- two backs. From there, we’ll degree in business admin- at Davidson, the Wildcats ing experiences in NCAA branch out to three and four istration. He then spent two averaged nearly 25 points per Division III and at Davidson receiver sets, but we won’t be seasons coaching running game. In 2007, the Clark-led have prepared him well for running any real option-type backs and tight ends at offense averaged 31.2 points Lycoming’s head coaching of offense.” Princeton University before and 414.3 yards per game, position,” said Douthat. “He Clark also underscored the joining Lycoming’s staff as while allowing just seven knows, understands and importance of a solid defense. offensive line coach in 1998. sacks in 393 passing respects the great football “Defense, of course, is While Clark coached at attempts. The 2006 David- tradition that Lycoming essential to winning football Lycoming, the Warriors son offense ranked seventh established during the Gi- games,” said Clark. “If you reached the NCAA playoffs in passing in Division I rardi era, having played and have a strong defense, you’re twice, advancing to the final FCS, as well as 13th in total coached at Lycoming during capable of being in any game. eight in 1998. As a player, offense and 15th in scoring some of the most successful I look to continue Lycoming’s Clark was an offensive line- offense. Clark also coached years of Warrior football.” tradition of a tough, pas- man on the Warriors’ 1990 some of Davidson’s career Clark arrived on campus sionate defense, an exciting team that went to The Stagg leaders in rushing, passing, on Jan. 21 and was intro- offense and consistent special Bowl—the Division III na- receiving, touchdowns and duced at a press conference teams.” tional championship game— scoring. the following day. He dis- Clark is a native of Ridley in Bradenton, Fla. Clark was chosen after a cussed his plans for the im- Park, Pa. He and his wife, “Lycoming is a special rigorous search performed mediate future of the football Danielle, have two daughters, place,” said Clark. “Coach by an appointed advisory program. Allison (6) and Emily Girardi not only gave me board. The search garnered “I’m extremely excited to (21 months), and a son, four of the best years of my 75 applicants. Members of get started,” said Clark. “I Brendan (3).

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 19 20 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 MAGAZINE WINTER COLLEGE LYCOMING LaVell for 15 Edwards Young’s Brigham tied then coach’s list, winningest time NCAA’s the victories) on all- legend Tom(255 Osbourne Nebraska passed Girardi record. a3-4 with MACthe in for fifth tied 3-7 year. for the Lycoming finish to games four last their won of two then Warriors The weekend. Homecoming during University Wilkes a 19-17 against victory with season of 2007 the win picked first its up (3-7) Football Year. of Coach the Conference Commonwealth named being Kennell Scott coach men’s and coach soccer football Warriors’head the as retirement his announcing Girardi Frank legendary the including moments, SPORTS NCAA Division III with 14 with III NCAA Division in nation the in second D3football.com. He ranked from honors All-America honorable mention claimed defensive Ryan end Yaple and captain senior season, win. career 257th his with all-time place b y Along the way, the Along Coach Girardi’s squad Frank Following the 2007 Following 2007 the Cotton remarkable remarkable many featured seasons sports fall ycoming’s 2007 Mayer th

• SportsInformationDirector showing tenacity and and tenacity showing season, regular the in wins Blue semi-finals. the Jays in the to loss heartbreaking a with ended playoff run Lycoming’s conference However, season. regular the in year straight second the for Elizabethtown ranked regionally- defeated Warriors College. Messiah The champion national 2006 College and Elizabethtown as powerhouses such on 2007, in taking Conference Commonwealth competitive highly the joined team Men’s (13-5-1) Soccer team. second- All-MAC named Ted were lineman Geurds defensivesophomore Vreelandback Wood and defensive senior DiPlacido, Mike linebacker middle Pat Taylor,lineman senior offensive junior Kleinfelter, Josh back running Freshman respectively. defense, team first- and offense first-team Yaple,and who were selected Margetich including team, Conference Atlantic Middle All- 2007 the to chosen D3football.com. from Region honors East All- earned also Margetich Bill end tight senior and Yaple sacks. quarterback The Warriors posted 13 posted Warriors The men’sThe soccer FALL were Seven Warriors

and senior senior Frey and Matt midfielder by junior joined were average. They against a1.55 kept Humphreys goals Ryan goaltender senior while the year, fivefor assists and 10 goals tallied Lorenzet Chris forward Sophomore first-team. Conference All- players the on four Commonwealth. the in year first his in 2006 from total win doubled his than more director, athletic assistant College’s the and coach winningest soccer’s all-time who Lycoming is Kennell, of YearCoach the award. Conference Commonwealth 2007 the Kennell Scott coach head earned that discipline Coach of the Year the of Coach Conference Commonwealth 2007 the Kennell, Scott Men’s coach soccer

Lycoming placed Lycoming placed conference championship. conference for a again compete to hopes and asolid roster returns Kennell but Coach missed, be also will Shettle Jordan and Thomas Joe midfielders Graduating graduation. to Rob Bailey and Humphreys Tanner, starters senior losing after season next defense their rebuild to team. second- made Joe Pusateri midfielder Junior first-team. Tanner the on Zach sweeper the MAC and more than than more MAC and the of arm Commonwealth the joined also team Women’s (9-8) Soccer The Warriors will look will Warriors The The women’sThe soccer doubled its win total from University and 2006. Under the tutelage of Marywood first-year head coach Joe University in Balduino, the Lady Warriors midseason opened 2007 with eight wins competition. and just two losses, both in Perhaps the overtime. highlight of the 2007 Junior forward Rebekah campaign was the Shipe led Lycoming in naming of freshman points with 11 goals and five middle hitter Megan assists in 2007, while senior Schulze to the All- goaltender Jessica Bennett Commonwealth compiled 54 saves and four second-team. shutouts for the year. Both Schulze compiled were named to the 2007 the second-highest All-Commonwealth second- kills for Lycoming 2007 Hall of Fame inductees: (front row, from left) Janine Slotter Young ’97, team. with 135, despite Michael Downey ’96, Tim Dumas ’00, Mark Barnes ’01; (back row, from left) Jason Marraccini ’99, Harry Perretta ’78, Robert Cosper ’00 Balduino also saw missing several games with inspired play from freshman a shoulder injury. She also this year. Seniors Jennifer He ranks eighth all-time in Kaitlin Horn, who finished recorded the team’s best Reams and Kelly Zielinski career assists and holds a the season with a team-high attack percentage at .280. will graduate in the spring .547 winning percentage in seven assists. Her seven Lycoming returns its from the women’s team, face-offs. goals ranked third to Shipe entire roster next year and while the men claimed no Cosper, a heavyweight, and senior forward Rachel hopes to build on this year’s seniors on their 2007 roster. was twice named NCAA Skinner (8). experience. Both squads worked All-America. He finished in hard to improve their speed fourth-place at the NCAA Women’s and endurance throughout Tournament as a junior Tennis (4-7) the season. Sophomore Kari and was runner-up as a The women’s Smith finished 43rd at the senior. He qualified for the tennis team MAC Championships, while NCAA Tournament three enjoyed a freshman Ryan Evans took times during his career rewarding 2007 47th for the men. at Lycoming. Cosper was season while Look for head coach champion of the Middle building a strong Adrienne Wydra’s lineups Atlantic Conference twice, in foundation for the to pick up the pace next 1999 and 2000. He also won future. Lycoming season as a result of added the most prestigious sports listed just one experience and offseason awards at Lycoming, the junior and no training. Sol “Woody” Wolfe Award seniors on this in 1999 and the Tomahawk year’s roster Sports Hall of Fame Award in 2000. Senior goalkeeper Jessica Ben- and finished Seven former student- Downey, an offensive nett finished her Lycoming soccer an impressive athletes were inducted into lineman, was an All- career with a school-record 1.59 third in the Commonwealth goals against average. the Lycoming College Sports American in many Conference. Hall of Fame Oct. 20. The publications in 1996, Volleyball (5-28) Deb Holmes entered 2007 inductees include Mark including The Sporting nd After the graduation of her 32 year as the Lady Barnes ’01, Rob Cosper ’00, News, Street & Smith’s 2006 Freedom Conference Warriors’ head coach and Michael Downey ’96, and Football Gazette. He Player of the Year Lindsey produced another first-team Tim Dumas ’00, Jason was a two-time Melberger Artz, Lycoming head coach All-Conference performer Marraccini ’99, Harry Offensive Lineman of Tim McMahon took a young in sophomore Amiee Snyder Perretta ’78 and Janine the Year and a three-time Lycoming squad into the at No. 1 singles. Freshman Slotter Young ’97. first-team All-Freedom Commonwealth Conference Rebecca Reynolds, No. 2 Barnes, a long stick Conference player from in 2007. The Lady Warriors singles, joined Snyder in midfielder, was the 1999 1994-96. In 1995, Downey saw glimpses of success representing the College MAC Player of the Year was Lycoming’s Co- throughout the year, at the MAC Individual and a four-time first-team Offensive Player of the Year. including a late-season 3-0 Tournament. all-conference honoree Dumas, a wide receiver, win against conference foe from 1998-2001. He is a was a Street & Smith All- Cross Country Albright College. four-time All-American American in 1999 and The Lady Warriors Lycoming’s men’s and and Lycoming’s all-time a Football Gazette All- also won back-to-back women’s cross country leader in ground balls for American in 1998 and 1999. matches against Misericordia teams fielded young rosters a game, season and career. He was first-team All-

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 21 Conference and Lycoming’s Offensive Player of the Year for three straight years from 1997-99. Dumas was part of Lycoming’s 1997 team that reached the NCAA Division Lycoming’s men’s soccer team III national championship game. He holds numerous trains in Warrior receiving records including total catches, yards by Cotton Mayer and touchdowns. Marraccini, a quarterback, was also at the 1997 national championship game. He joined Dumas and was a captain of the U.S. Division III football team that played in the 1998 Aztec Bowl in Monterrey, Mexico. Marraccini was an AFCA All-American, league MVP and two-time Lycoming football MVP. He also won the most prestigious sports awards at Lycoming, the Sol “Woody” Wolfe Award in 1998 and the Tomahawk by Cotton Mayer Award in 1999. EuropeBefore the beginning of the 2007-08 academic year, Perretta suffered a Lycoming’s men’s soccer team went on a 10-day European tour that many college students career-ending basketball Lycoming’s men’s soccer team in front of the Swiss Alps. can only dream about. The itinerary included stops in England, Germany, Austria, injury in his first year as a Switzerland and Italy. Such a trip is only allowed by the NCAA once every four years, so the Warrior and was a student Warriors took full advantage of their time. coach for the remainder Lycoming trained regularly and played area teams in some of the oldest and most of his time at Lycoming. famous European cities. On Sunday, Aug. 5, the Warriors squared off against a German However, he went on to squad in the 850-year-old city of Munich. The following day the team set off for Interlaken, achieve great success as the Switzerland, to take on a professional team in the “town between the lakes.” head women’s basketball After some sightseeing, which included a tour of a royal castle in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, coach at Villanova and a whitewater rafting trip in the Alps, Lycoming faced off against the Fourth Division University. Perretta is professionals, FC Interlaken. The Warriors were ecstatic to finish the contest tied with the th entering his 30 season as elite competition. the Lady Wildcats’ head On Wednesday, Aug. 8, the Warriors faced another Fourth Division team, this time in coach. He has amassed a the picturesque town of Como, Italy. AC B.A S.E. 96 proved a tougher opponent for the blue 536-313 career record and and gold, as Lycoming fell in a close match. The next day, the Warriors visited Bellagio, is one of only 26 Division I Italy, known for its silk production. women’s basketball coaches Lycoming then traveled to Milan for a training session with assistant coaches from to eclipse 500 wins. He has Rosenneri (AC Milan). After the session, the team visited da Vinci’s “Last Supper” and led Villanova to eight NCAA then took in the sights and shopping of Milan. The following day, the Warriors played SC Tournament appearances, Solbiatese Arno 1911 on the final day of their European adventure. The Milanese players including a berth in the Elite outmatched the Americans, but the Warriors were thrilled with their collective experience in Eight in 2003. “the old country.” Slotter Young was a “The trip was a great time for all of us to get together before preseason,” said senior four-time all-conference captain Rob Bailey. “It gave us a head start on the year and we did a lot of exciting activities selection from 1993-96 and that I will never forget. Whitewater rafting in the Alps, visiting Milan and taking a bike a captain of the volleyball tour of Munich were some of the highlights of the trip. It was a great opportunity for team team for four years. She led bonding. When we got back, everyone was ready to go for the upcoming season.” the Lady Warriors to a 62-47 Lycoming fans, friends and parents were able to follow each stage of the team’s record during her career at European travels through a weblog that senior captain Zach Tanner updated daily on the the College and ranks in the College’s Web site. top-10 at Lycoming in kills (894) and blocks (144). Lycoming’s men’s soccer team in front of the Swiss Alps.

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Dear Friends, There’s buried treasure on the Lycoming College campus. In the lower level of the Academic Center – in a converted space some of us remember as the nursing lab – the artifacts of Lycoming’s history are collected and carefully managed. Enter the Lycoming College Archives and you’re greeted by a carpeted, warmly furnished parlor area complete with a small fireplace. Even better, you’re greeted by Julie Dough- erty, Lycoming’s part-time archival technician. Along with by Cotton Mayer Janet Hurlbert, associate dean and director of library services, Julie manages the books, documents, photographs, recordings, publications, scrapbooks and objects that make up part of the story of the rich heritage of Lycoming College, Williamsport The 1924 Williamsport Dickinson Seminary baseball team. Photo courtesy of the Lycoming College Archives. Dickinson Junior College, Dickinson Seminary and Williamsport Academy. I say “part of the story” because much of Lycoming’s treasure lies beyond campus in the memories of you, the alumni. Alumni from all eras have something to offer the archives, which is why Janet and Julie are looking to make some new friends. Alumni near or far can become “Friends of the Archives” by sharing memories of school days for the archives’ oral history collec- tion. You may have a favorite story or two, a unique student experience or a great memory for detail that would make for an excellent contribution to the oral history project. Perhaps you have some college mementos that you’d be willing to donate, or maybe you are interested in helping the archives locate materials to add to its collection. Alumni who live near enough to volunteer on campus can also become “Friends of the Archives” by conducting or transcribing interviews with other alumni for the oral history project. If you love to hear other alums’ stories, this is a great opportunity to be involved. Training will be provided. If you prefer quieter activities, you might enjoy assisting with the archives’ picture collection or lending a hand with shelf ar- rangement. If you enjoy being creative, the archives is also interested in producing an annual newsletter and perhaps even an annual program to present to groups on campus. There’s plenty of inspiration to be found in items like a life-size wooden cigar store Indian; a human hair wreath made by female members of the Class of 1862-63; and a faceted cut glass, silver-trimmed pendant with the Dickin- son Seminary seal in the center. In other words, if you are able to commit some time and are interested in the history of your alma mater, the archives has an opportunity for you. Your friendship would be most welcome. When Janet began formalizing the archives about a decade ago, the collection existed in a metal filing cabinet, a couple of shelves and a few boxes; now, it has a bona fide home on campus and can even be found on the Web. Until you have the opportunity to visit in person, check out the photo collection which is now available online at www.lycoming.edu/library/archives/photoarchive.html. I think you’ll agree this resource is quite a treasure in itself. Early this year, the College newspapers dating from the late 1800s also will be made available online. Be sure to check back and read about the experiences of students at our alma mater through the course of more than a century. We hope you will be able to enrich the College’s archival treasure even further with a commitment of your time. Have fun immers- ing yourself in the rich history of this institution by becoming a “Friend of the Archives.” If interested, please contact Julie at dough- [email protected] or 570-321-4333. Best for 2008,

Melanie Harris Taormina ’94 Director of Alumni Relations

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When I graduated from Lycoming in May 1992, the job market was awful. There was no Internet to help with my job search, and the “Help Wanted” section of the newspaper was sparse with good entry-level jobs. I mailed a lot of letters, but I got few interviews. EXecUtive BoaRd I’ll never forget the challenge of pounding the pavement to find that first break. But because I remember how tough it was David Freet ’68 getting my career started, I make sure that I think of Lycom- President ing graduates when hiring for jobs and internships. Brenda Bowser Soder ’98 During the last nine years, I’ve worked for the Vanguard Past President Group, Inc., in Valley Forge, Pa., where I am a manager in Dr. Heather Duda ’98 its Brokerage Services division. I participate in our firm’s 1st Vice President entry-level hiring process, which focuses heavily on recent Lee Dawson ’97 college graduates. In fact, Vanguard was recently selected one Secretary of the “Top 100 Entry-Level Employers” by CollegeGrad.com Gary Spies ’71 and one of the “Top 100 Companies to Work For” by Fortune Treasurer magazine. I also regularly mentor summer interns and man- Dr. Deanna Barthlow-Potkanowicz ’96 agement trainees that rotate through my department. Brian Belz ’96 It struck me that these would be wonderful opportunities Bonnie (Bierly) Bowes ’62 for Lycoming graduates, but I never saw their resumes coming Joseph O. Bunce III ’63 across my desk. I knew if I reached out to the Career Devel- Christine Colella ’04 opment Center that the staff could make students aware of Michele Connors ’06 Lynn Cruickshank ’84 Vanguard and connect interested students with me – I would Dr. Shannon (Keane) English ’94 have the chance to discuss opportunities that were available at Richard Felix ’56 Vanguard and prepare them for the rigorous phone screening Dr. William Gallagher III ’70 and interview process. It was a win-win! W. Clark Gaughan ’77 I’m pleased to report that I’ve worked with two Lycom- Andrew Gross ’59 ing graduates who have joined the Vanguard “crew.” They Bill Hessert ’85 are great additions to our team, and it felt terrific to be able Joseph G. Lorah ’94 to help fellow alumni who were looking for rewarding career Rev. Dr. Ronald McElwee ’71 opportunities. John Murray II ’81 Are you in a position to assist a fellow Lycoming graduate Meredith (Rambo) Murray ’92 with his or her career? Even if you don’t work in the human Wendy (Park) Myers ’89 resources department, you might be aware of opportunities Taunia (Halcrow) Oechslin ’92 with your employer. Let Lycoming’s Career Development Mark Ohlinger ’92 Center know what sort of opportunities are generally available Dr. Barbara (Neff) Price ’60 and provide your contact information so interested graduates Capt. Richard Raudabaugh ’60 can contact you for more information about your company and Dr. Linda (Wabschall) Ross ’69 the opportunity. Linda (Lady) Scott ’77 Alumni networking significantly increases the value of our Joseph Wade ’90 Lycoming degree; it’s a very meaningful way to give back to Ann (Bell) Wood ’73 Lycoming in addition to our traditional financial gifts to the Dr. Dennis Youshaw ’61 College. Please visit the Career Development Center Web site AJ Francavilla ’08 at www.lycoming.edu/cdc, contact Laurie Garris, CDC direc- ’07, ’08 SSLC President tor, at [email protected] or call 570-321-4034. Jessica Gough ’07 Senior Class Past President Mark Ohlinger ’92 Amilcar Guzman ’08 Senior Class President 24 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 ALUMNI NEWS

AHappenings & gatherings

David Freet ’68 President Brenda Bowser Soder ’98 Past President Dr. Heather Duda ’98 1st Vice President Lee Dawson ’97 Secretary Gary Spies ’71 Treasurer Dr. Deanna Barthlow-Potkanowicz ’96 Brian Belz ’96 Pictured on the trading floor of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (from left): Krystal (Ray) ’05 and Ryan ’05 Brooks at the Pittsburgh alumni gathering Bonnie (Bierly) Bowes ’62 Deborah (Weinberg) Edmonds ’04, Linda (Wabschall) Ross ’69, Andrew Joseph O. Bunce III ’63 Weber ’06, Murray Ross ’69, Jason Mathews ’04, Paul Zippel ’06, Dan Chicago-area alumni Alumni gather in Jackson ’07, Matthew Edmonds ’02, Eric Szentesy ’96, Kevin Socha ’05, Christine Colella ’04 gather after Cubs Pittsburgh after Michele Connors ’06 Nicole McCourt ’05 and Chip Edmonds ’98, Lycoming’s major gift officer. Not pictured: Kathleen Kallen ’99 and Loni Kline, Lycoming’s director of outing men’s basketball Lynn Cruickshank ’84 annual giving game Dr. Shannon (Keane) English ’94 Lycoming alumni came Richard Felix ’56 Young alumni gather an opportunity for young together Sept. 23 in the Lycoming College alumni Dr. William Gallagher III ’70 at Philly Stock professionals to share what Windy City to cheer on the from Pittsburgh and Wil- W. Clark Gaughan ’77 Exchange has worked well for them pennant-chasing Cubs as liamsport gathered for a Andrew Gross ’59 The Lycoming Annual and also capitalize on the baseball’s regular-season reception with the Lycom- Bill Hessert ’85 Fund sponsored its first expertise of fellow alumni. drew to a close. Twenty ing men’s basketball team Joseph G. Lorah ’94 Graduates of the Last Following the presentation, alumni and friends joined following its game with Rev. Dr. Ronald McElwee ’71 Decade (GOLD) event Oct. the group adjourned to the President James and Emily Carnegie Mellon University John Murray II ’81 18, 2007 - Taking Stock: Elephant and Castle Pub Douthat and Vice President Sunday, Jan. 13. Alumni Meredith (Rambo) Murray ’92 Investing in Yourself and and Restaurant to continue for College Advancement and guests joined Head Wendy (Park) Myers ’89 Your Future. Linda ’69 and conversations and connect Lynn Jackson at Wrigley Coach Don Friday and the Taunia (Halcrow) Oechslin ’92 Murray ’69 Ross hosted with alumni and friends. Field for a lively Sunday team at the Union Grille in Mark Ohlinger ’92 the event and Eric Szentesy Continue to check the afternoon game before Pittsburgh’s Oakland sec- Dr. Barbara (Neff) Price ’60 ’96 joined them as featured alumni event listings for heading up the street for a tion for refreshments and Capt. Richard Raudabaugh ’60 presenters. future Lycoming Annual reception hosted by Michael conversation. Melanie Harris Dr. Linda (Wabschall) Ross ’69 The event served as Fund events in your area. If Waltz ’70 at his apartment Taormina ’94, Lycoming’s Linda (Lady) Scott ’77 an opportunity for young you are interested in hosting complex. Special thanks to director of alumni relations, Joseph Wade ’90 alumni to learn about best a regional GOLD event, Michael and to Cheryl (Eck) shared news from the Col- Ann (Bell) Wood ’73 practices for managing please contact Loni Kline, Spencer ’70 for coordinating lege with the alums, who Dr. Dennis Youshaw ’61 debt, buying and investing director of annual giving, this event. represented classes from the AJ Francavilla ’08 in the stock market, at 570-321-4036 or kline@ ’70s through the ’00s. ’07, ’08 SSLC President purchasing real estate and lycoming.edu. Jessica Gough ’07 comparing long and short Senior Class Past President term investments. The open- Amilcar Guzman ’08 discussion format served as Senior Class President Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 25 ALUMNI NEWS eventsALUMNI CLASS NOTES

Education Panel alumni participants (from left): Stuart Roe ’97, school counselor at Williamsport Area High School; Dan Taormina ’93, principal at Montoursville High School; Ed Frick ’92, assistant principal at Donegal High School, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Cathi (Girardi) Hanner ’83, first-grade teacher at Saturday, March 15 Stevens Elementary, Williamsport; Elizabeth Sullivan ’07, ninth-grade teacher at Hughesville High School; Justine (Girardi) Cruz ’96, fifth-grade teacher at Williamsport Area Family Easter Party Rommelt Middle School, South Williamsport; Molly (Morgan) Fuller ’01, 12th- Faxon Lanes, 1225 River Ave. grade teacher at Hughesville High School; and Amanda Kascic ’08, student teaching in elementary education for Lycoming Noon - 2 p.m. Fun, treats and a visit from the Easter Bunny are in Student education from the ’60s through the store. All ages welcome. association holds ’00s who traveled from alumni panel nearby Greensboro and from Thursday, March 27 discussion as far away as the Charlotte Workday lunch in downtown San Francisco Lycoming’s chapter of the and Raleigh-Durham areas Fog City Diner, 1300 Battery Street Student Pennsylvania State for the event. Noon Education Association (SP- Hosted by Lynn Jackson, vice president for college ad- SEA) invited several alumni vancement, and Melanie Harris Taormina ’94, director to share their experiences of alumni relations. and knowledge with current education students during Friday, March 28 the organization’s inaugural Education Panel Nov. 27. Special effects studio tour with Tom Woodruff ’80 Panelists gave a brief Amalgamated Dynamics Inc., Chatsworth, Calif. overview that included A mid-day tour is planned, with box lunch at the studio where they have worked or lunch at a nearby restaurant to follow. since graduating. Students Marvin Thompson, Brenda Alston- Mills ’66 and Melanie Harris also sought career and other Taormina ’94, director of alumni Friday, April 4 advice from the panelists relations Careers: Conversations and Connections during the hour-long ques- Grand Ballroom, Holiday Inn Downtown, tion and answer session that Williamsport, Pa. followed. Amy (Shaner) Rogers ’92, 7-8 p.m. – Alumni Social Hour / 8-9:30 p.m. – Alumni/ instructor of education, is the Student Networking SPSEA advisor. Support Lycoming juniors and seniors by sharing your career stories at this annual networking event. Profes- North Carolina sional attire requested. Alumni Picnic at Zoo Several Lycoming Tara (Hunter) ’99 and Matt Heller, Wednesday, June 4 alumni living in North with daughter Caitlin Golf Outing at Country Club of York Carolina and members of York, Pa. their families gathered at Mark your calendars now and plan to enjoy an early the North Carolina Zoo on Nov. 4 for a picnic lunch summer day on one of the top golf courses in the mid- and an afternoon tour of Atlantic region. More information to come. the expansive zoo. Melanie Harris Taormina ’94, director of alumni relations, To register for an upcoming event or shared news from the College for more information, with the alums – graduates e-mail [email protected] or call 570-321-4376. Robin Straka ’79 and Debra Kieft ’85

26 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 CLASS NOTES Class Notes submissions: Methodist Church and Lycoming College wants resides in Tyrone, Pa., with to join you in celebrating 1940 his wife of more than 50 Sarah “Sally” (Lughart) your career and life years, Anna Mae. Conver (arts and sciences) accomplishments. You may told her story of WWII to The wish to share information Lansdale Reporter, which was about a birth, wedding, 1958 published on Oct. 9, 2007. She anniversary, career move, John Wallis (education) was inspired to enlist in the retirement, life-changing Miriam (McAllister) ’43 Lundgren was recently inducted into Army as a nurse in 1945 after experience, etc. We reserve points to her student room on the the Mason County Sports hearing words of President Old Main commemorative plaque, the right to edit submissions Hall of Fame. He has Franklin D. Roosevelt during unveiled at Homecoming. The plaque to meet Lycoming College was a gift from the Class of 2007. run in more than 75 ultra one of his fireside chats. She Magazine style guidelines marathons, with lengths is a resident of Dock Acres earned a silver medal in his and space limitations. Only ranging from 10K to a in Towamencin, Pa., and a tai age category. In November activities that have already 2,961-mile Trans-America chi fan. 2007, he received the gold taken place will be included medal in singles racquetball Footrace in 1992 that began in Class Notes. at the Sarasota Senior Games. in California and ended in New York’s Central Park. Photo submissions: Charlie Mitchell (history) 1950 John has set world age-group Please feel free to submit Charles Chamberlin is in his sixth season as a records for 1,000 and 2,700 printed and high-resolution (social studies) and his wife, volunteer sports commentator miles and U.S. age-group digital photos. Because Mary, celebrated their 60th at a Sun City station that records for the following of space limitations, we wedding anniversary Sept. serves 5,000 homes in the times and lengths: 48 hours, cannot publish every 20, 2007. The Chamberlins retirement community where six days, 100 kilometers, 100 photo we receive, but your have three daughters, nine he lives. His show, “Between miles, 700 miles, 1,000 miles chances improve if your grandchildren and six great- the Lines,” has been on and 2,700 miles. digital photos are of good grandchildren. They reside in the air since 2003, making quality and at least 300 South Williamsport, Pa. him the longest-running dpi at a canvas size of 3x5. personality on the station. Lower resolution pictures Through the years, Charlie 1959 Class Scribe: may look sharp on your 1952 has interviewed guests from Beverly Strauser Manbeck computer screen, but will Class Scribes: all walks of the sports world. [email protected]. not reproduce well in the Ralph Marion magazine. Mt. Vernon Towers, Unit B611 Casimir D. Gieniec 300 Johnson Ferry Road 1954 (chemistry) has retired Information received after Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Class Scribe: after 44 years of dentistry. Dec. 7 will be used in a [email protected] Rev. James Horace Gold He began his practice, the future issue of the magazine. or 8238 Old Turnpike Rd. Strasburg Dental Group, in Send your Class Notes Dick Dingle Mifflinburg, PA 17844-6620 Strasburg, Pa., in 1963. information to: 27 Bennett St. (570) 966-0330 a) Class scribe Williamsport, PA 17701 [email protected] b) Alumni Office (570) 322-5526 (h) 1962 Lycoming College Class Scribe: 700 College Place 1957 Geoffrey R. Wood Williamsport, PA 17701 1953 Class Scribe: 6102 Pelican Dr. c) E-mail: John D. Cruickshank Arthur Kelts New Bern, NC 28560-9769 [email protected] (business administration) 22 Stonehill Rd. (252) 636-0508 and his partner competed in North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] Please be advised that racquetball at the National (978) 251-3215 as a result of our online Senior Games in Louisville, [email protected] posting and archiving of Ky., in June 2007. They Norman E. Huff (history) 1963 the magazine, information earned the silver medal in was recently re-elected to the Class Scribe: included in Class Notes may age 75-79 doubles. John Tyrone Area School District Evelyn McConnell Derrick become publicly available also played in the Huntsman Board, of which he has been 509 Sherman St. and searchable through the Senior Games in St. George, a member for 10 years. He is Muncy, PA 17756 Internet. Utah, in October 2007 and a retired pastor of the United [email protected]

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 27 Joseph Bunce (Spanish) has been elected to the Lycoming College Alumni 1967 Association Executive Tim Lavey (history) Board. He is a sales reports that 25 Sigma Pi/ representative for D.O.E. Lycoming alumni attended Technologies in Wilmington, a reunion held Sept. 21-23, Del., where he has worked 2007 in Baltimore’s Inner since 1971. Harbor.

1964 1968 Class Scribe: Terry Wild (English) had Bill Lawry Sigma Pi reunion attendees (front row from left): Bob Wildasin ’66, Bob a large collection of his early Schwarz ’67, Bob Higgins ’68, Jay Kilpatrick ’69, Tuffy Samuels ’66, Bob California and Pennsylvania 6 Tolland Circle Depuy ’67, Mike Cohen ’66, Carl Milletary ’68, Chris Jetter ’67, Steve Howell Simsbury, CT 06070 ’67, Paul Bosdyk ’67, Carl Heide ’67 and Bob Anderson ’69; (back row from vintage photographic work (860) 658-7217 left): Rick Young ’66, Jack McGlasson ’67, Ron York ’68, Ken Calloway ’67, purchased by the Joseph Larry Tischler ’67, Dave Buckley ’67, Gary Shelton ’67, Bill Donovan ’67, Tim Bellows Gallery in La Jolla, [email protected] Lavey ’67, Dick Wilbur ’67, Jeff Smith ’67 and Dave Halteman ’68

Leon McCaslin (history) chief executive of National and his wife, Donna, Council of Churches; he celebrated their 40th wedding Campus exhibit showcases artwork of is also president and CEO Lycoming graduate anniversary on Oct. 7 at of Common Cause, an Artist Michael Heivly ’66, returned to Lycoming Oct. 12 a dinner hosted by their independent citizen lobby to present works from his “Images of Manzanar” exhibit, children. Leon retired in group that helps individuals which were on display in the Snowden Library Art Gallery 1999 from Muncy School participate in the political through Nov. 12. District, where he was an process. Heivly, whose art combines historical events with their elementary school teacher Dave Fortin (biology) appropriate cultures, spent more than a decade research- for 35 years. They reside in organized a reunion of ing and photographing the Manzanar Japanese/American Muncy, Pa. fellow Lambda Chi brothers relocation camp located in the Owens Valley of California. at his home in Williamsport. The Manzanar series displayed at Lycoming consisted of 21 There were eight brothers brown tone photo- 1965 who came, and three others graphs with charcoal, Class Scribe: visited by phone. Dave pigment and pastel Nancy Snow Cross hosted Charlie Schaffer ’63, additions made from 2206 Apple Rd. and Bill Kieser, Alan soil at the Manzanar Fogelsville, PA 18051-1905 Dunkelberger, Gary Sturts, site. The images en- (570) 422-0188 office Bruce Murray, Pete Jackson compass artifacts still (610) 285-2757 home and Hal Peatfield, all 1965 left at the location [email protected] graduates. Lowell Sibole ’64 as well as signatures Bob Edgar (history) sent a video of his new and inscriptions left recently gave a presentation furniture shop and called in by inmates on vari- at Gettysburg College about from Maine, while David ous concrete struc- holding power accountable Schultze ’65 called from tures throughout the in an unstable world. He is Arizona. camp. Michael Heivly ’66 According to Heivly, “Images of Manzanar” reflects the post-Pearl Harbor hysteria that swept through the nation and the effect it had on so many Japanese/American citizens. He hopes his work will enhance communication between the general public and America’s minority communities in order to ensure that what occurred at Manzanar and elsewhere never happens again. Heivly, who earned a MFA from the University of Colo- rado, has exhibited his works throughout the United States. He was named a Distinguished Artist of the California State Universities in 1984, and is an Artist/Fellow of the Project InterCommunication Center in Tokyo. Heivly, a professor of art at California State University, Bakersfield, has also taught, lectured and served as a visiting artist-in-residence at Attendees at the mid-1960s Lambda Chi Reunion are (back row from left): Hal Peatfield, Pete Jackson, Dave Fortin and Bill Kieser; (front row from various North American and European institutions. left): Alan Dunkelberger, Bruce Murray and Gary Sturts

28 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 Calif. The work, being shown in The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, Calif., 1973 represents a period from Class Scribes: 1969-75 and describes the Virginia (Ginny) Shamlian development of post-war P.O. Box 367 modernist photographic Dingmas Ferry, PA 18328 traditions in California (908) 295-4553 (c) during that era. virginiashamlian@yahoo. John Shannon (music) com was honored during a or luncheon Sept. 30, 2007, Sherrie Burton Smith at The Village Chapel in 103 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Pinehurst, N.C., where he Annapolis, MD 21401-3629 has been the organist for the (410) 280-9086 past 25 years. He also serves The winning foursome at the 2007 Homecoming Golf Outing (from left): [email protected] the church as pianist and Bill Keiser ’98, Tim Smith ’99, Royce Eyer ’01 and Jamie Spencer ’01 choir leader. New champions crowned at annual Homecoming Golf Outing 1974 by Gary Spies ’71 Class Scribe: Sherry L. MacPherson 1969 Thirty-five golfers took advantage of the sunny, pleasant P.O. Box 167 Class Scribe: conditions to compete in the annual Homecoming Golf Out- Shiloh, NJ 08353 Tom McElheny ing, which was held on the White Deer Golf Complex’ Vintage (856) 451-4976 [email protected] Course Friday, Oct. 12. [email protected] This year’s winning foursome included Bill Keiser ’98, Jamie Spencer ’01, Royce Eyer ’01 and Tim Smith ’99, who Barry Dawson 1970 improved on last year’s third-place finish to dethrone long- (political science) serves Class Scribe: time defending champions Dave Freet ’68, Mike Chianelli ’64, as senior pastor of Tokyo Susan Stewart Alan Cohick ’67 and newcomer Joe Bunce ’63. Union Church in Japan, 30 Cedarcliff Circle Todd Leader ’03 won the prize for this year’s longest drive, after serving in a similar Asheville, NC 28803-9541 William Evans ’72 won the “closest to the pin” prize on the position at The American [email protected] fourth hole and Mark Achenbach ’58 won the “closest to the Church in Paris. He and his pin” prize on the 13th hole. family have lived abroad All participants in this year’s outing received a travel for 10 years while he 1971 cooler. Thanks to the generosity of several Lycoming coaches, has served international, Class Scribe: players also received team golf shirts, sweatshirts and other interdenominational Jon (Craig) Koons items as prizes. This support from campus groups was greatly churches in the Netherlands, 313 Pedley Dr. appreciated by the golfers and the Alumni Association Execu- France and Japan. Barry Clarks Summit, PA 18411 tive Board. earned a doctor of ministry (570) 587-3928 Beginning next year, the annual golf outing will be degree with a specialization [email protected] renamed in memory of Thomas B. Croyle ’70, an annual par- in church revitalization from ticipant in the outing who was tragically killed in an accident the McCormick Theological this past summer. The 2008 Thomas B. Croyle Memorial Golf Seminary in Chicago in May 1972 Outing will take place Friday, Oct. 10. 2007. His doctoral thesis was Class Scribe: titled “Shifting the Margins Linda (Burton) Kochanov to the Center: Reframing 34 Jefferson Ave. Spiritual Leadership at The Danbury, CT 06810 Europe in 2002; her year Norman Myers American Church in Paris.” (203) 744-0393 of being a 50+ unemployed (business administration) [email protected] academic in Florida in 2003; received his professional Kathleen Dixon her move to, and first year certification through 1975 Donnelly (theatre) has living in, Birmingham, the Institute of Certified Class Scribe: published another volume England; and most recently, Construction Industry Gail Gleason Beamer in her series, “Gypsy her voyage on Semester Financial Professionals. He 82 Littlefield Lane Teacher,” on www.lulu. at Sea during the summer is vice president of Rotz Marlborough, MA 01752 com/gypsyteacher. Her of 2006. Kathleen resides & Stonesifer, P.C., located (508) 460-0682 “blooks” – books consisting in Birmingham and is in Chambersburg, Pa., [email protected] of blogs – narrate her various employed as a senior lecturer where he specializes in the experiences as a teacher: in the business school at construction and real estate participating in summer the University of Central business. abroad programs throughout England.

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 29 the board of directors of 50th birthday, Jeff, his wife, Data Solutions and is the the University of North Noel, and four others sailed author of another book, “To 1976 Carolina Dental Alumni the Windward Islands of the the Bottom of the Sea.” Class Scribe: Association. She is also a Caribbean. Jeff and Noel live Tom Eisenman Fellow of both the Academy in Narberth, Pa., with their 1615 Whitehall Dr. of Dentistry International three children, Liam, Corey 1982 Lima, OH 45805 and the Academy of General and Kiera. Jacquelyn Zamarra (419) 516-4499 Dentistry. She and her Moore (biology) was [email protected] husband, Dr. Ben Smith, recently inducted into the Rev. Haydn McLean have practiced general 1980 Point Pleasant Foundation for (biology) has had his dentistry in Mount Airy, Class Scribe: Excellence in Education Hall meditation, “Late Night N.C., for 17 years. Roy Crowe of Fame. She was a teacher Absolution,” accepted for 305 North Rd. in the Point Pleasant School publication in the online Garden City, NY 11530 District for 19 years and was chaplaincy journal, “Plain 1979 [email protected] appointed vice principal of Class Scribe: Point Pleasant High School Views.” Gayle Allison John Piazza in 2001. Jacquelyn also (mathematics) has been 416 Pine St. serves as supervisor of the appointed director of Williamsport, PA 17701 Department of Family and 1977 advancement services in (570) 321-1818 Consumer Science and Class Scribe: Lycoming College’s Office [email protected] the Point Pleasant Science Brian Leonard of Advancement. She Department supervisor for 5901 E. Prince George Dr. Rev. Edward K. Erb previously was employed grades six through 12. She Springfield, VA 22152 (music) recently became by Susquehanna Health in resides in Point Pleasant, N.J. (703) 569-0146 the rector of Grace the information technology [email protected] Episcopal Church in historic department. Gayle resides in Honesdale, Pa., following a Williamsport. 1983 nine-year tenure at St. John’s James Maurer (business 1978 Church in Hamlin, Pa. Ed administration) has been Class Scribes: remains on the Commission 1981 appointed president of Edward and Jane (Snyder) for Liturgy and Music Randy Brown Cofinance, Inc., an investor/ Bird and the Commission on (economics) is executive developer company focused 8 Fernstead Lane Ministry for the Diocese of vice president and chief on obtaining commercial Berlin, CT 06037 Bethlehem, where he serves human resources officer real estate in the U.S. and [email protected] as trainer for Lay Ministries for Indianapolis-based Canada. Under his direction, and is active in the Royal WellPoint, Inc. His areas Dr. Lynette (Laylon) the company has obtained School of Church Music. of focus include succession Smith (biology) was property in New York City, Ed’s wife, Susan (Shadle) planning and talent awarded Fellowship in New Jersey and Florida. Erb ’81, is copy chief for management, compensation the American College James, who has been in the Highlights for Children and benefits, workforce of Dentists during the real estate business for more magazine, also in Honesdale. development, diversity organization’s 2007 Annual than 24 years, resides in Paul Francis III management and associate Meeting and Convocation Ramsey, N.J. (business administration) is a engagement. Randy helped in San Francisco. Smith is Deirdre Connelly real estate agent with Barger the company’s human immediate past president (business administration), Realty in Lycoming County. resources department of the North Carolina president of U.S. operations He has two children in transition from a mutual Academy of General at Eli Lilly and Company, college. His e-mail address is insurance company to a Dentistry and serves on was elected to Macy’s Inc., [email protected]. publicly traded company. board of directors, effective Jeff Stubanas (business John Protasio Jan. 1, 2008. She graduated administration) has been (history) released a book from Harvard University’s promoted to the Verizon through PublishAmerica, Advanced Management Wireless Enterprise Data “Reflections on the Program in 2000. In 2006 Group. Jeff manages the Lusitania: Insights into and again in 2007, Connelly strategic relationships and Naval, Diplomatic, and was recognized by Fortune data deployments of 40 other Aspects of the magazine as one of the 50 Fortune 1,000 accounts, Disaster,” which addresses most powerful women in including IBM, Siemens, many questions about the business. Ingersoll-Rand and Black controversial sinking of the Mark Zickler (biology) & Decker. To celebrate his Lusitania during World War has joined Lacher & I. John works for Coleman Associates Insurance Dr. Lynette (Laylon) Smith ’78 Agency as a commercial

30 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 insurance sales agent. Lt. Robert Rappoport who passed away from The firm, located in (criminal justice) recently breast cancer in September Souderton, Pa., has been graduated from the Federal 1989 2006. The team – Megan honored as a member of the Bureau of Investigation Class Scribe: Cogan, Yvonne Lehman, “Homeowners Elite” by Erie National Academy Wendy Park Myers Elizabeth Yastrebov, Dawn Insurance Group. in Quantico, Va. The 10 Yorktown Dr. Bentley, Stacey O’Malley, graduation ceremony, Shamong, NJ 08088 Aimee Ritter, Dave Vaida which recognized the (609) 268-5458 (h) and Jen Piper – raised more 1984 accomplishments of leaders [email protected] than $20,000 for the event. Class Scribe: and managers from law George Tyger (theatre) Lynn Cruickshank enforcement and military left his position as minister 126 Roselawn Ave. organizations around the of the First Universalist 1991 Fairport, NY 14450 world, was the culmination Church of Rochester to Class Scribe: (585) 388-8998 of a 10-week intensive become an Army chaplain. Malena (DeMore) Pearson [email protected] training program involving He reported for training 407 Winthrop St. academic, physical and South Williamsport, PA Greg Hanlon (business at the Army’s Chaplain hands-on training in all 17702 administration) recently School and Center in South areas of law enforcement (570) 320-7370 started his own company, Carolina on June 1, was and leadership. Bob and [email protected] the Hanlon Consulting commissioned as a captain his wife, Anita, recently Group, Inc., which helps and has been assigned to Frank Damian (history) celebrated their 10th wedding st rd businesses look at their the 1 Infantry Division, 3 has been named head anniversary and live in existing condition, speed Brigade Combat Team, 1-6 football coach at Panther Rockville, Md., with their up solution implementation Field Artillery, out of Fort Valley (Pa.) High School. two children, Charlotte and and accomplish increased Hood, Texas. Frank is also a social studies William. business and financial teacher at the school and has Karen Ramm performance. Prior to been an assistant coach for (psychology) has been starting his newest venture, 1990 the past five seasons. He has named a vice president Greg was chief operations Class Scribe: also coached in Delran, N.J., and commercial lender officer at Resun Corporation, Courtenay Wells Arendt and the Philadelphia area. for Centric Bank in where he led a successful 633 Oak Farm Ct. Troy Erdman (business- Susquehanna Township, three-year business Lutherville, MD 21093 management) was inducted Pa. She previously served transformation. (410) 561-0909 into the Allen-Rogowicz as a vice president and [email protected] Chapter of the Pennsylvania commercial loan officer Sports Hall of Fame for with Commerce Bank in football and baseball on 1985 Harrisburg, Pa. Class Scribe: Oct. 21, 2007. Troy works Theo (Gude) Truch at Commerce Bank in [email protected] 1987 Harrisburg, and resides with (770) 238-6820 his family in Enola, Pa. Class Scribe: Frank Lee (criminal Rev. James C. House Tina Muheim justice) joined Las Vegas- (religion) was appointed 604 Washington Sq., Apt based Gatski Commercial pastor of the Red Lion Zion 1410 Real Estate Services as United Methodist Church Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Front row from left): Megan senior vice president, in Red Lion, Pa., in August (215) 574-0160 (h) Cogan ’92, Yvonne Lehman ’90 business brokerage. Gatski 2007. Rev. House previously (215) 928-8436 (w) and Elizabeth Yastrebov; (back row from left): Dawn Bentley ’92, Stacey Commercial assists clients served as senior pastor [email protected] O’Malley ’88, Aimee Ritter ’90, in selling their business or of the Tri-County United Dave Vaida ’92 and Jen Piper ’89 adding new locations to their Methodist Parish in Canton, In October, the eight exiting business. Pa. He resides in Dallastown, 1988 members of “Eileen’s Pa. Class Scribe: Angels” participated in the Cindy Smith Snyderman 2007 Philadelphia Breast 3 Edwin Miller Dr. 1992 Cancer 3-Day, a 60-mile Class Scribe: 1986 Glen Mills, PA 19342 event to raise awareness of, Julie Makatche Collins Class Scribe: (610) 558-0998 (h) and money for, Susan G. 1209 Hatfield Ct. Patricia M. (Dempsey) [email protected] Komen for the Cure. Seven Abingdon, MD 21009 Hutchinson members of the team were (410) 676-0072 791 Caley Rd. Lycoming College alumni [email protected] King of Prussia, PA 19406 who walked in memory of (610) 768-0404 Gamma Delta Sigma sister [email protected] Eileen Esposito Vaida ’90,

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 31 as individual consultation on healthy eating, cholesterol and stress management. Heather Morningstar (English/creative writing) has been named principal of Salisbury High School in Allentown, Pa. She previously served as assistant principal. 1997 Class Scribe: Gamma Delta Sigma sisters reunited in New York City this past September. Michael and Barbara Jean ‘95 From left: Michele (Wawroski) Hogan ’94, Tara (Licsko) Crebs ’94, Kellie Smith Lauren Kolaya (O’Connor) Larkin ’96, Christine (Corriston) Villari ’95 and Liz (Carnicelli) 1081 Oakland Ave. Marchese ’93 Lycoming’s department of Plainfield, NJ 07060-3411 Melissa (Buchanan) mass communication, was (908) 755-5710 or Matta (communications), promoted to full professor (908) 962-0816 1993 editor of “ADVANCE at Campbell University in [email protected] Class Scribe: for Healthcare Careers,” 2007. or Andrea Ruble Miller accepted two awards in Kirsten (Schwalm) Miller 2897 Willow Wood Ct. 2007 on behalf of her staff 122 Bressler St. Crofton, MD 21114 at Merion Publications Inc. 1996 Sayre, PA 18840 (410) 721-6225 The magazine was honored Class Scribe: (570) 888-6486 [email protected] with the Folio: Silver Eddie Angela (Dakshaw) Sweeney kirstenbrian@ Award in the Business- 224 Jefferson Ave. cyber-quest.com to-Business, Healthcare/ Downingtown, PA 19335 1994 Medical/Nursing, Full [email protected] Stephen Cramer Class Scribe: Issue category. The Eddies (English) has published a new Kristie Anzulavich Michele (Wawroski) Hogan recognize excellence in book of poetry, “Tongue & (nursing) is a nurse 7 Stuart Rd. editorial content. Folio: Groove.” practitioner in the Sleep Sterling, MA 01564 is the only magazine that Disorders Center at (781) 444-2254 (h) serves the entire magazine Evangelical Community [email protected] publishing industry. The 1998 Hospital in Lewisburg, staff also received the Class Scribe: Gracanne Dreibelbis- Pa. Her duties include 2007 Gold Award for Best Brenda (Bowser) Soder Drapcho (psychology) the implementation, Special Supplement from 2105 Carriage Square Pl. provides psychotherapy coordination and evaluation the American Society of Silver Spring, MD 20906 services in private practice of patient healthcare needs, Healthcare Publication (301) 946-4321 at Sunbridge Health in State as well as education of sleep- Editors (ASHPE). The [email protected] College, Pa. Gracanne, related issues for patients, ASHPE awards recognize who resides in Pleasant healthcare personnel and Brenda Bowser Soder outstanding editorial Gap, previously worked as the general public. Kristie (political science), former excellence and achievements director of social services at resides in Watsontown communications director at in healthcare publications. The Meadows Psychiatric with her husband and two the Washington, D.C.-based Melissa also coordinates the Center. children. Death Penalty Information live continuing education Debra Fisher (business- F. Robin (Hull) Center, participated in an programs for the company’s management) has joined St. Dawson (nursing) has international conference on ADVANCE Job Fairs and Mark Community Day Care joined Susquehanna Health capital punishment hosted Career Events. She resides Center as a group supervisor. System as coordinator/ by the member nations of in King of Prussia, Pa., with educator of the LifeCenter, the Council of Europe and her two daughters. located at the Lycoming European Union. Brenda Barbara Jean Smith 1995 Mall in Muncy, Pa. Robin provided an overview of (psychology) earned tenure Class Scribe: provides health-related death penalty developments as a reading recovery Bob Martin education and programs for and trends in the U.S. Two educator in the Harnett 2467 Route 10 East community members and dozen prominent panelists County, N.C., public Bldg. 6, Unit 1-B groups. She will also provide spoke during the gathering, school system in 2007. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 osteoporosis screenings, including Portuguese Prime Her husband, Michael Ray (973) 401-1983 (h) body fat analysis and Minister Jose Socrates, Smith, a former member of [email protected] nutritional planning, as well European Commission

32 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 Patricia E.B. (Booth) Coote (English/creative Alumna writing) is marketing returns to director for Step by discuss Step Dance Studio in AmeriCorps Mercersburg, Pa., and also experience conducts creative writing Brenda Bowser ’98 Soder (right) Laura Smith ’06 workshops and summer with human rights advocate Bianca recently returned to Jagger camps at Fendrick Library. campus to provide Patricia is active in Penn President Jose Manuel Durao a firsthand account Writers, a statewide Barroso, justice ministers of recovery efforts organization for writers and from Portugal and Senegal, in areas ravaged by a local writing group; she and secretaries of state for Hurricane Katrina. also volunteers within her foreign affairs representing Smith, an Ameri- local community and church, France, Italy and Norway. Corps volunteer, Laura Smith ’06 (right) reconnects with fellow United Campus Ministries alumna Crystal an interest she picked up Mark Bradford ’97 joined discussed her Anderson ’05 before speaking on campus while attending Lycoming Brenda for the event, which experience in New about her AmeriCorps experience in areas College. took place in Lisbon, Orleans’ Lower 9th affected by Hurricane Katrina. Darren Michael Hengst Portugal, on Oct. 9, 2007. Ward and in Biloxi, Miss., showed slides of the affected areas (theatre) recently returned Brenda now serves as where she volunteered and shared information regarding the to the Williamsport-area to director of communications ongoing clean-up of the region. serve as fight director for at the Washington, D.C.- Coincidentally, her assignment in Biloxi ended the day the production of “Romeo based Alliance for Justice, before the Lycoming College chapter of Habitat for Humanity and Juliet” by Bernadette a national association of arrived to begin its 2007 spring break service project. In fact, Boerckel ’99. Darren taught environmental, civil rights, the Habitat group worked on some of the very same houses stage combat to Bernadette’s mental health, women’s, that Smith and her team had been gutting. high school students and children’s and consumer Smith’s Oct. 25 visit to Lycoming was organized by United choreographed the sword advocacy organizations. Campus Ministries and sponsored by the student senate. The fighting scenes for her Brenda, who just finished a day following her visit, Smith relocated to the Chicago to production at Warrior Run two-year term as president begin work with AmeriCorps’ VISTA program. High School in Turbotville, of the Lycoming College Pa. Darren also was recently Alumni Association featured in the Barrymore Executive Board, lives in award-winning production, Silver Spring, Md., with her Lance Barry “Of Mice and Men,” at the husband, John, and their (communications), a reporter Walnut Street Theatre in daughter, Madison. 1999 for WCPO-TV 9 News in Philadelphia. Darren resides Dave Hood (history) Class Notes: Cincinnati, reported on-air in Philadelphia with his wife, earned a master’s degree Heather Myers from the Little League World Jackie, son, Austan (3), and in education in classroom 321 Oak St. Series in Williamsport this daughter, Skyler (1). technology from Wilkes South Williamsport, PA August while covering the Bart Makatche University. He has been 17702 Great Lakes representative – (communications) works teaching sixth-, seventh- and (570) 327-1408 (h) the West Side Little League for HGTV and Nancy Glass eighth-grade technology [email protected] of Hamilton, Ohio. Productions as a producer in education at the Panther Bala Cynwyd, Pa. He resides Valley Middle School in in Havertown, Pa., with his Lansford, Pa., since 2001. wife, Kristen. Dave resides in Berwick, Pa. Heather Myers (music) Peter Metzgar (art) was promoted to assistant was promoted to beverage store manager for AT&T manager at Red Rocks Café Mobility (formerly Cingular in Huntersville, N.C. He Wireless) in Williamsport. is also food and beverage Tonja Pennycoff columnist for Lake Norman (nursing) had a patent Lifestyle and an art teacher publication on Anti-Acid G/ at Mt. Morris Elementary Tube Pad accepted at the School in Mooresville. U.S. Patient and Trademark Office in October 2007. This invention helps prevent or Lance Barry ’99 reduce stomach secretions from coming in contact with

Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 33 sensitive abdominal tissue. Rosie Wise (biology) accountant at Seligman, fellowship with the Virginia Tonja resides in Jersey has been named a watershed Friedman & Company in Institute of Forensic Shore, Pa. specialist for the Snyder York, Pa. She has been with Science and Medicine. Jason Schaefer (art- County Conservation the company for three years. She is a certified forensic education) earned a master’s District Office. She resides Samantha (Keener) scientist in the analysis of degree in integrating in Shamokin Dam, Pa. Moyer (biology/ controlled substances and MARRIAGES technology into the environmental science) marijuana with the Virginia classroom from Walden recently won the Department of Forensic University. Jason has been 2001 Outstanding New Biology Science in Richmond. teaching K-3 art for the Class Scribe: Teacher Award from the Department of Defense Andrea (Duncan) National Association of Schools at Fort Knox, Ky., Mitcheltree Biology Teachers. Samantha 2007 for seven years. He resides in 3695 Meadow Lane teaches 10th-grade biology Class Scribe: Louisville. Bethlehem, PA 18020 at Carlisle High School and Laura Holdredge Bernadette Ulrich (610) 419-4711 is attending graduate school 21 Gary Lane Boerckel (English-literature) [email protected] at Shippensburg University. Tunkhannock, PA 18657 is a high school English, Andy Lausier She resides in Newville, Pa. [email protected] drama and journalism (psychology) has been Melissa Stiles (business- teacher in the Warrior named an assistant international and marketing) Run School District wrestling coach at Princeton 2004 is a trade specialist at the in Turbotville, Pa. She University. Andy was Class Scribe: World Trade Center of recently directed a student the head wrestling coach Christine Colella Central Pennsylvania. She is production of “Romeo and at Stevens Institute of [email protected] a member of the York Young Juliet,” and collaborated Technology the past four Emily DiMarco Professionals, and stays with fellow graduate seasons. (psychology) earned a active with work, seminars Darren Hengst ’99, who master’s degree in education and the sports league she served as the play’s fight as a reading specialist from joined. Melissa resides in choreographer. In addition 2002 St. Joseph’s University in York, Pa. to heading the drama Class Scribe: December. Emily is teaching Derrick Dull (business program and choreographing Sharon Rogers fourth-grade in Cherry Hill, and financial accounting) the musical, Bernadette 218 69th St. N.J. has been named real estate is adviser to the school’s Guttenberg, NJ 07093 Faith Leichliter coordinator with Crossgates, monthly newspaper, The (201) 679-2611 (psychology) is the scheduler Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa. Eagle’s Perch. Bernadette [email protected] for U.S. Rep. K. Michael He works with facility earned a master’s degree Conaway (R-Texas). She management to coordinate in education from Wilkes resides in Washington, D.C. commercial property- University in 2006; she also 2003 development processes. performs in the tri-state area Class Scribe: Lauren McCawley and was recently featured Charlene Bartolotta 2005 (political science, history, as soprano soloist on the 82-20 Parsons Blvd., Apt. 1 Class Scribe: Spanish) is a teacher/tutor Paragon Ragtime Ensemble’s Jamaica, NY 11432 Kristen Dart at Roseland Elementary album, “From Barrelhouse [email protected] 22 Moore Ave. School in Santa Rosa, Calif., to Broadway: The Musical Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 as part of the AmeriCorps Odyssey of Joe Jordan.” Melissa (Wennberg) [email protected] program. She provides one- She resides in Muncy, Pa., Buhay (business on-one literacy support to with her husband, Gary, and administration) is ESL students during the their 1-year-old daughter, employed by Miller/Sekely school day and teaches the Madeleine Claire. Funeral Services, Inc., in 2006 Elizabethtown, Pa. She and Class Scribe: fifth-grade class in the after her husband, Anthony, reside Michele Connors school program. Lauren also 2000 in Mt. Joy. 243 W. Main St. speaks to all first- through Weatherly, PA 18255 sixth-grade classes once a Class Scribe: Jason Etter (theatre- [email protected] week about nutrition. Amanda Peterman dalla directing) was recently or Katie (Shaw) Thompson Piazza promoted to assistant Jamie Hershey (English-creative writing) 115 Carpenter St. advertising sales manager 160 E. Evergreen St. is an eighth-grade English Muncy, PA 17756 for the Bucks County Herald West Grove, PA 19390 teacher at Mount Union (570) 546-9440 newspaper. He resides in Old [email protected] Junior/Senior High School. [email protected] Bridge, N.J. She resides in Huntingdon, Tara Campbell Kelly Howerter Pa. (financial accounting) has (chemistry) completed been promoted to senior a 10-month training

34 LYCOMING COLLEGE WINTER MAGAZINE 2008 MARRIAGES Bart Makatche ’99 and Kristen Sander, Aug. 18, 2007. Their ceremony was held in Drexel Hill, Pa., and reception in Mendenhall, Pa. Alumni in attendance were: Julie (Makatche) Collins ’92, Mark Deters ’99, Kelly (Pappadopoulos) Deters ’00, Anthony Worrall ’99, James Lewis Tanya Lynn (Kelly) ’04 and Lee B. Kindel wedding party ’99, Jason Marraccini ’99, Jenel (Cantore) Marraccini ’01, Michael Thomas ’99, Bart ’99 and Kristen Makatche Jackie (Moore) Thomas ’01, David Ziegler ’00, Bryan Weatherly ’00 and Mariko (Utsey) Weatherly ’00. Heather Barton and David Ziegler ’00, June 16, 2007. An outdoor ceremony and reception were held at the Grandview Outdoor Ballroom in Poughkeepsie, Scott Higgins ’00, Bart Makatche ’99, David Ziegler ’00, Bryan Mark Anderman ’75, Jason Malarchik ’06, Greg Bordinger ’68, Terry Wild ’68, N.Y. David and Heather spent Weatherly ’00 and Dan Camille Orelli ’02, second row: Mary (Fleming) Cooley ’82, Frank Shinko ’69, their honeymoon in Sedona, Barbossa ’00 Doris Anderman ’75, Julie (Cellini) Logan ’94, Jenn Coons ’04, Andrea (Santini) Smith ’05, Lane Azzato ’74, Chris Cooley, Lauren (Detwiler) Cooley ’05, Carrie Ariz., and the Riviera Maya Firman ’05, Lewis Cooley ’77, Nancy (Cooley) Richey ’76, Olivia English ’05, in Mexico. The couple Deborah (Weinberg) ’04 Tom Richey ’77, Marco Hunsberger, Walter Makarucha ’06, Kristen Colgan ’06, recently purchased a home in and Matthew Edmonds ’02, Lynn Detwiler 2011 Fishkill, N.Y. July 7, 2007, at Damascus United Methodist Church, Melissa (Wennberg) ’03 Damascus, Md. and Anthony Buhay, Sept. 2, 2007 at Christ Church Lauren (Detwiler) ’05 United Church of Christ, and Christopher Cooley, Elizabethtown, Pa. The Aug. 4, 2007. An outdoor reception was held at Acorn ceremony and reception Farm Reception Center in were held at their residence. Mount Joy, Pa. The couple spent a week at the Sandals Resort in Tanya Lynn (Kelly) ’04 the Bahamas for their Jan Eden ’03, Aaron Faust ’04, Jason Mathews ’04, Andrea and Lee B. Kindel, Sept. 2, honeymoon. Lauren and Seuren ’76, Jason Etter ’03, Matthew Edmonds ’02, Walter 2007, in Jennerstown, Pa. Chris are both photographers Edmonds ’67, Peggy Edmonds ’69, Mary Bower ’60, Dale Bower ’59, Chip Edmonds ’98, Deborah (Weinberg) Members of the wedding and reside in Williamsport. Edmonds ’04, Natasha Simchak ’04 party included maid of honor Destiny Zeiders ’03, bridesmaid Julie Campobasso ’05 and There is no time like the groomsman Jonathan present to send in your Bashinsky ’04. The bride and groom reside in San Francisco.

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Stay current with Lycoming: www.lycoming.edu 35 NEW ARRIVALS Hillary (Eigen) ’93 Kelly (Norton) ’98 and and Michael Grippaldi, a Jason Knight ’98, a son, daughter, Annabel Lillie, Alexander Samuel, Feb. 14, Aug. 19, 2007. 2007. Gretchen (Forsht) ’94 Patricia (Booth) ’99 and Mark Seyfried ’95, a and Christopher Coote, daughter, Ashlyn Olissa, a daughter, Gabrielle Sept. 6, 2007. She joins Christine, March 25, 2006. sister, Ainsley, 4. She joins sisters Kayann, 6, Ashlyn Seyfried Kai Payton and Madeleine, 4. Michele (Wawroski) ’94 and David Hogan, a son, Laura and Thomas Trevor James, May 20, 2007. McHugh ’99, a son, Thomas He joins sisters, Amelia and Clancy, March 30, 2007. Bridgette. Michele (Casse) ’00 Amy (Hippensteel) ’96 and Joseph Ippolito, twin and Matt McGovern ’96, a daughters, Julia Elaine and daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, Jillian Michele, Sept. 13, May 8, 2007. She joins 2007. Trevor Hogan joins sisters Amelia Gabrielle Coote joins sisters brother, Benjamin, 7, and Andrea (Duncan) ’01 and Bridgette Kayann and Madelieine sister, Laura, 4. and Eric Mitcheltree, a Jessica (Cromer) ’97 and son, Duncan Robert, July Daniel Weigle, a daughter, 10, 2007. He joins sister, Ashlyn Rae, April 4, 2007. Reagan, 2. She joins sister, Brynn, 3. Jennifer (Haldaman) ’01 Deenie Keeler ’97 and and Ryan McCarthy ’02, Christopher Payton, a son, a son, Shea Patrick, Feb. 6, Kai Noah. He joins brother, 2007. Jalen, 8. Thomas McHugh

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IN1934 MEMORIUM1952 1962 FRiends of tHe College Paul D. Kitner, of J. Fred Lake, of Newark, George Robert Converse, Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 5, Del., Sept. 18, 2007. He of Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 19, Dr. Robert A. Moog, 2007. is survived by his wife, 2007. He is survived by a of Asheville, N.C., Aug. Marjorie, and two daughters. daughter and three sons. 21, 2005. He received an 1935 honorary degree from the Rev. Fred W. Norman, of Jeanne S. Smith Raffa, of Robert M. Bubb Sr., of College in 1976. Winter Haven, Fla., Sept. 27, Pass Christian, Miss., April Jersey Shore, Pa., Sept. 16, Rev. Dr. John Wesley 2006. He is survived by his 17, 2007. She is survived 2007. He is survived by two Stamm, of Chambersburg, wife, Pauline, two daughters by her husband, Stan, a daughters and a son. Pa., Oct. 8, 2007. He re- and two sons. daughter and two sons. ceived an honorary degree 1936 1954 1963 from the College in 1992. Col. Marshall E. Sanders, Dr. Thomas A. Logue, of Elizabeth Benyo Clark, of He is survived by his of McLean, Va., Oct. 12, Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 2, Midlothian, Va., Sept. 12, wife, Joanne, daughter, 2007. 2007. He is survived by his 2006. She is survived by her Susan ’83, and sons, J. wife, Irma, a daughter and husband, Donald, and three Richard ’76, and Mark. 1940 three sons. sons. Julia Anne Staver Linck, Joel D. Kuhns, of Wellsboro, of Washington, Pa, Aug. 21, 1955 Pa., Jan. 23, 2007. He is LYCOMI NG 2007. She is survived by a Suzanne Mamolen survived by his wife, son. Kaufman, of Monroeville, Rosalie. COLLEGE Pa., Sept. 12, 2006. She is 1941 survived by a son. 1967 Double Helen L. Johnson Ewing, Rev. Arland F. Romberger, of Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 9, 1956 of Palmyra, Pa., April 19, your Gift 2007. Janet J. Schug, of 2007. He is survived by his wife, Ruth. Jeanne R. Shipman Futch, Williamsport, Pa., July 1, of Palm Harbor, Fla., Aug. 2007. 1971 9, 2007. She is survived by a Rev. Vaughn E. Stewart, of David J. Hooper, of daughter and son. Gaithersburg, Md., Jan. 24, Arlington, Va., Sept. 3, 2007. June M. Kaley, of 2007. He is survived by his 1972 wife, Barbara. Williamsport, Pa., Sept. 8, Lewis P. Gilberti, of 2007. Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 11, You may be able to double, 1957 or even triple, the amount 2007. He is survived by his William C. Bubb, of Mill of your gift to Lycoming 1950 wife, Carole Anderson Hall, Pa., Oct. 10, 2007. He College at no additional cost William F. Heim, of Gilberti ’74, a daughter and to you. Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 17, is survived by a daughter son. Many corporations match 2007. He is survived by a and son. 2003 their employee’s gifts to daughter. Barbara Gresh McArthur, non-profit and charitable Jeffrey R. Curry, of of Coronado, Calif., Sept. 25, organization, such as Shenandoah, Pa., Oct. 21, Milo J. Ireland, of 2007. She is survived by two Lycoming College. These Williamsport, Pa., Oct. 23, 2007. matching gift programs daughters. are part of many corporate 2007. He is survived by his 2005 giving initiatives, both wife, Ardis, and two sons. 1958 Robert D. Curry, of to extend the reach of Mary Jane Gavitt corporate giving and to 1951 Montoursville, Pa., Dec. encourage employees Mosteller, of Williamsport, 21, 2007. He was a member Bruce R. Deckard, of to be actively involved Pa., Oct. 1, 2007. She is of the Lycoming football in supporting their Hughesville, Pa, Nov. 23, survived by three daughters team for one year, was a communities. 2007. He is survived by his and two sons. Lambda Chi Alpha brother, wife, Alice, two daughters Check with your personnel James A. Sughrue, of and earned a degree in or human resources office and two sons. to see if your company Matthews, N.C., Sept. 29, business administration. He is survived by his parents, matches gifts or if it provides 2007. He is survived by his information on how to wife, Sharon, a daughter and Robert L. ’69 and Susan process a matching gift. son. Curry, and sister, Jessica ’01.

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Lady Warriors promote “Think Pink” campaign

During its game versus Widener on Saturday, Feb. 9, the Lycoming College women’s basketball program participated in a “Think Pink” campaign, coordinated by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. The campaign is a global, unified effort for the WBCA’s nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness.