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Save the Date! Reunion and Homecoming Weekend 2006 • Oct. 13-15 CONTENTS

Decade of Change 2 Board of Trustees Albert G. Albert Preparing for Disaster 3 John Atkins Marilyn Barbe Susan S. Belin Dr. David J. Gray ’50 Medallion 3 William H. Bender Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. Presidential Medallion Awards The Honorable Trish Corbett 4 Thomas W. Davis ’52 Susan Scranton Dawson Inaugural Hall of Fame 7 Janet L. DeAndrea ’69 Mark DeStefano Harry E. Dowling ’69 Alumni Awards 8 Dr. David Elliott Homa Ferdowsi Event Recap & Forecast 10 Joseph X. Garvey, Jr. ’70 George W. Ginader ’56 Dr. C. Richard Hartman Employees Honored 11 Bruce Jennings Dr. Lee Jones President & Mrs. Boehm’s Milestones 12 Robert L. Kagler ’57 Donald Kalina Robert J. Knowles Athletes of the Month 14 Atty. Joseph Lenahan Dorothy DeWitt Mackie ’52 Returning to Keystone 15 Gretchen Zeidler Miller ’51 by Shirley Isherwood Pinto ’55 Dr. Gino Mori ’51 Gabriel J. Noto Gerard T. O’Donnell Classnotes 17 Jane Oppenheim Diane Paparo ’76 Charlotte M. Ravaioli President Spring 2006 William C. Reed Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. Gail Rees ’72 Keystonian Staff Letha Wells Reinheimer The Keystonian is a publication of Keystone College. It is Senior Editor Curtis N. Stevens ’64 published through the Office of Alumni, College, and Community Charlotte M. Ravaioli David L. Tressler Relations. The magazine is provided free to alumni and friends of Editors the College. Articles represent the opinions of the authors and do Dr. Betty J. Turock ’53 Beth C. Miller Dr. David Turock ’77 Marisa A. Thomas not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the College. Contributing Authors Send correspondence and address changes to: Trustees Emeriti J.R. Rupp Shirley Isherwood Pinto ’55 Sergius Gambal ’47 Office of Alumni, College and Community Relations Designer Mary L. Graham One College Green Condron & Company Charles F. Kennedy La Plume, PA 18440-1099 Photography William A. Lees ’51 Patricia Rokos Henneforth ’05 Bertram N. Linder Kaiser Fine Photography Sarah M. Kubrick ’03 Or you may call 570-945-8164, fax 570-945-8042; James J. McLaughlin Beth C. Miller or e-mail [email protected] Printing Payne Printery

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 1 A DECADE OF CHANGE

TEN YEARS On this tenth anniversary of President and Mrs. Boehm’s TODAY AGO leadership of Keystone College, I am pleased to write to you on behalf of the trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and Ward Hall is completely renovated, housing Ward Hall was friends of our College. This is an opportunity for me to an empty and laboratories as well as faculty deteriorating reflect on the decade of growth and development Keystone and administrative offices. residence hall. has enjoyed on their watch. Patrick Hall is the home of the When the Boehms arrived in La Plume in October 1995, Patrick Hall was College’s ACT 101 program. a partially used they had no inkling of the contribution they were to make The Victorians are bustling, and deteriorating to this small, struggling College. With unflagging optimism, home to faculty and health center. dogged determination, and boundless energy, they began rebuilding Keystone inside administrative offices. The Victorians and out. Moore Hall Gardens, thanks were empty and Their first step was to teach us our own history: how Keystone College was to Don ’50 and Sue Haman, deteriorating. founded by the citizens of Factoryville in 1868 and how these residents formed complement the grandeur Moore Hall was full the bricks that became the foundation of Harris Hall. We all know that story now of historic Harris Hall. of bats and in danger because President Boehm recounted it for us many times, so we would not forget our The College entranceway of crumbling. proud heritage. is safe, picturesque, and The College The second step was a more pragmatic one: stabilizing our enrollment and welcoming. entranceway embarking on a journey toward baccalaureate status. With the support of the Board Keystone College is a certified was narrow of Trustees, President Boehm made the difficult decisions that would enlist the talents Microsoft IT Academy, offering and dangerous. of an enrollment and financial aid consultant, Noel-Levitz, and a seasoned enrollment state-of-the-art technology to Information specialist, Bob Iannuzzo, who joined the President’s Cabinet in 1997. The faculty, led our students, faculty, and staff. technology by division chairs, laid the groundwork for the College to offer four-year programs, Full-time faculty number 62; infrastructure full-time student enrollment was minimal. and in 1998, Keystone received approval from the Department of Education for baccalaureate degrees in Criminal Justice and Human Resource exceeds 1200. Full-time faculty Management, the first of the sixteen baccalaureate programs offered today. The final The Koelsch House provides numbered 27. piece of the rebuilding effort was the addition of Joseph X. Garvey, Jr. ’70 to the offices and exhibit space for The Koelsch House Cabinet as Vice President of Finance/Administration. The second tier of President Fine Arts faculty and students. was just a house. Boehm’s plan was in place, and, with the strong support of an enthusiastic Board of The Willary Water Resource Willary Water Trustees, poised for success. Center is dedicated to Resource Center As enrollment began to grow, particularly in the emerging baccalaureate programs, providing public education didn’t exist. in water-related issues and Dr. Boehm turned his attention to “deferred maintenance.” While this phrase is fostering public involvement The Urban Forestry usually applied to the physical plant of the College, I use it to refer to the years of in watershed activities. Center wasn’t a part sacrifice by the faculty and staff that would result in the survival of the College. From of Keystone College. The US Forest Service’s 1996 to 1999, members of the Keystone Family received no salary increases. At Mid-Atlantic Center for Urban WKVC, 103.5 FM, President Boehm’s request, faculty members willingly and unanimously assumed Forestry Center supports The Voice of a 25% increase in their workload by teaching two additional courses each year for urban forestry programs, Keystone College three years, all without additional compensation. Since then, the President and his educates the public about the was a dream. role urban forests play in the Cabinet have worked diligently to improve the quality and the quantity of quality of our lives, and The highway compensation for Keystone’s employees. promotes partnerships among directional signs groups interested in natural didn’t exist. Perhaps the most visible changes over the past ten years have been in the physical appearance of the College. The list of improvements is too long to enumerate; suffice resources management and education. There was no it to say that the College constructed its first new residence hall, Keystone Commons, such thing as a WKCV, the Voice of Keystone Keystone pin. in more than 30 years, and the Mellow Family Children’s Campus houses the Oppenheim Family Children’s Center, the first new educational facility on the entire College, is a low power-FM radio station, located at 103.5 campus since the construction of Gambal Athletic Center in 1988. on your dial. We launch this special issue of the Keystonian by highlighting a few key “Trailblazers,” the familiar blue transformations of the past decade, listed in the margins bordering this page, and by PennDot signs, guide students extending our gratitude to President Ned and First Lady Regina Boehm for their and visitors to our campus service to our College. while “Keystone College” signs Charlotte Ravaioli, Dr. Boehm’s first Cabinet appointment, served as Vice President of dot the interstate. Academic Affairs and Dean of the College from 1996 to 2005. She is currently Professor of Keystone pins are a de rigeur Communications Arts and Humanities and Senior Adviser to the President. fashion item.

2 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN Keystone Bestows Dr. David J. Gray ’50 Medallion The Dr. David J. Gray ’50 Medallion, awarded annually to a member of the community who exemplifies commitment to higher education, was presented to Gabriel J. Noto. Mr. Noto was recognized for his many substantial contributions to the College. As a member of the Board of Trustees, he serves as chair of the physical facilities and grounds committee and on the Board’s executive committee. Committed to higher education, Mr. Noto was instrumental in the Gathering at a luncheon honoring Gabriel J. Noto as the Dr. David J. Gray ’50 Medallion recipient, development of the National Electrical seated from left, are: Christine E. Gray; Arline Gray Evans ’44, previous Medallion recipient; and Contractors Association Ronald E. Gail Rees ’72, previous Medallion recipient and trustee. Standing, from left are: Honorable William Smallwood Scholarship Fund, which Scranton, previous Medallion recipient; Tina Astakhova; Gabriel J. Noto, recipient and trustee; Thomas W. Davis ’52, previous Medallion recipient and trustee; William A. Lees ’51, previous provides college scholarships to the Medallion recipient and trustee emeritus; and Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr., Keystone College president. children and grandchildren of non- union employees. the NECA. Previously, he served as philanthropic events sponsored by Mr. Noto serves as President of G.R. Chapter Governor and President of the the American Heart Association, Noto Electrical Construction and was Penn-Del-Jersey NECA Chapter. Northeast Pennsylvania Regional recently inducted as a fellow into the Active in the community, Mr. Noto Cancer Institute, Vietnam War Academy of Electrical Contracting by is a supporter and volunteer for many Memorial, and youth groups. Preparing for a Disaster Nearly 500 emergency responders, the conclusion of the exercise. only center to be recognized with this along with the Keystone College State and federal agencies, including FEMA distinction in more than a Campus Response Team, took over the State Emergency Management seven-county radius in Pennsylvania. our La Plume campus with a staged Agency’s Emergency Operations Center, Keystone’s practices in these two areas terroristic event. The full-scale exercise the PA DEP Emergency Response are now the recommended course of integrated and tested the College and Group, the Federal Bureau of action by FEMA. local emergency response and disaster Investigation, the US Department “Keystone College is proud of our resources. of Homeland Security, and the disaster response preparations,” “Keystone was thrilled to partner with Department of Health’s Emergency commented President Boehm. various local agencies and participate Management Team participated. “Through the hard work of the Campus in this exercise,” said President Boehm. Following the exercise, the Keystone Response Team, led by Professor Jan “Recent world events highlight the College Campus Response Team was Kaskey, the campus is better prepared importance of proper planning and twice recognized by FEMA for best to respond to a disaster.” response in disaster situations.” practices. The College was commended Cocciardi and Associates, Inc., The exercise involved actions for crime prevention through a Pennsylvania-based safety and performed in response to a terrorism environmental design and emergency emergency management and consulting event at a large public gathering. operations center. The College’s firm, planned the exercise and oversaw Activities were scripted for realism; emergency operations center was the all activities. however, some timeframes were condensed to allow all play to occur Visitors from local colleges and universities in one day. Participating agencies observed the counter terrorism drill in order to responded from their stations or offices, share insight with their respective schools. while out-of-county units were staged Gathering during the drill, from left are: President Boehm, Keystone College; Bob Creighle, College at a location within the county. All Misericordia; Wendy Yankelitis, Marywood activities were governed by a health and University; Rich Pommager, ; safety plan, and a debriefing occurred at and Alan Greene, Keystone College.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 3 Presidential Medallions

Keystone College Ms. Boehm received a recently awarded bachelor’s degree from Presidential Medallions Penn State University to eight area individuals and is a graduate of the during the College’s executive series of both annual donor Leadership Lackawanna recognition dinner. and Leadership Wilkes- Established by Keystone Barre. College President Dr. George W. Ginader Edward G. Boehm, Jr., ’56 serves as a partner the Presidential in Ginader, Jones and Medallion recognizes Company, a certified the accomplishments of public accounting firm exemplary individuals in Scranton. An active who endeavor to member of the Keystone improve the quality College Board of of life of those around Trustees, he served as them and of Keystone chair of the finance College. committee and enabled Susan B. Belin serves Recipients of the Keystone College Presidential Medallions gather following the the Board to develop as senior adviser to the announcement. Seated from left are recipients Regina Boehm, Letha Reinheimer, and implement many Charlotte Ravaioli and Susan Belin. Standing from left are President Boehm, recipients Northeast Regional George Ginader ’56, Karl Neuroth, Diane Mellow, and State Senator programs that have Cancer Institute. Robert Mellow. brought growth to A recipient of various the College. awards, she has received the Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Mr. Ginader received an associate’s degree from Keystone Award from the Scranton Area Foundation, the Gold Baton College and a bachelor’s degree in commerce and finance Award from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, from . and was appointed a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania Diane Mellow is a devoted community volunteer, serving by Governor Robert P. Casey. She is a member of the as honorary campaign chairperson for various organizations, Keystone College Board of Trustees. including the March of Dimes and the American Heart Ms. Belin received a bachelor of art degree in history from Association. In addition, she has served as president of Wheaton College and a master’s degree in business Friends of Lourdesmont and the Peckville Business and administration and marketing from the State University of Professional Women’s Club. In 1993, she was named the New York at Binghamton. club and district’s “Woman of the Year.” Ms. Mellow takes an Regina E. Boehm accompanied her husband, President Dr. active role in supporting education and is a proud supporter Edward G. Boehm, Jr., to Keystone College in September of the Mellow Family Children’s Campus and Oppenheim 1995 from Marshall University in Huntington, W. Va. Family Children’s Center at Keystone College. Active in the community, she has served as a board member Ms. Mellow is a graduate of and of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the currently serves on Lackawanna College’s Board of Trustees. Northeast Theatre, the Boys and Girls Club of Scranton, co- State Senator Robert J. Mellow was first elected Senator chair of the 2003-2004 United Way campaign, and past from the 22nd Senatorial district in 1970 and is now serving president of the Philharmonic League of Northeastern a district-record ninth term. His varied legislative concerns Pennsylvania. She is a recipient of the Northeastern during his Senate career have included improving the state’s Pennsylvania Council of Boy Scouts of America’s “Salute to economic competitiveness by championing business cost Northeastern Pennsylvania Women,” and has been profiled reforms. An active supporter of education, Senator Mellow in the Sunday Times “Northeast Woman.” and his staff were instrumental in securing funding for the

4 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN Mellow Family Children’s Campus and Oppenheim Family the University of Scranton. Children’s Center at Keystone College. Letha Reinheimer, a member of the Keystone Board of Senator Mellow attended Lackawanna Junior College, the Trustees, is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent, University of Scranton and Bethel College, Tennessee, where serves as secretary/treasurer of Chamberlin and Reinheimer he received a B.S. degree in accounting. He also attended Insurers. Previously, she served as a faculty member in the graduate school at and served in the Scranton School District and researcher for women and Pennsylvania National Guard. children’s health issues. Active in the community, she serves Professor Karl Neuroth is a recently retired member of on the boards of Community Medical Center, Mountain Keystone’s fine arts division. He began his career at Keystone View Nursing Home, and the Scranton Area Foundation. College in 1965, serving as the College’s first full-time art Ms. Reinheimer received a bachelor’s degree in history from professor. Instrumental in creating the College’s art program, and a master’s degree in European history he has provided leadership and vision for the division, which from Marywood University. has earned an excellent reputation regionally and nationally. Professor Neuroth’s efforts created the professional exhibition series, workshops, and art programs for high school students. Professor Neuroth earned a bachelor’s degree in art education from Kutztown University and a master’s degree in art education from the Tyler School of Art. Professor Charlotte Ravaioli recently retired from her post as Keystone’s vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college and currently serves as a professor in the communications arts and humanities division, senior adviser to the president, and a member of the Board of Trustees. She began her career at Keystone College in 1980 as an English and speech instructor and served the College in various roles, culminating in her appointment as vice Enjoying the College’s Donor Dinner, seated from left are: Denise Marie president in 1996. Bradley; Jack Cassell, Board of Trustees; Joyce Tressler, annual fund leadership; and David Tressler, Board of Trustees Chair. Standing from Ms. Ravaioli received her bachelor’s degree from left are: President Boehm; Regina Boehm; Barbara Albert; and Marywood College and master’s degree in English from Al Albert, Board of Trustees.

Members of the Annual Fund Leadership are recognized at the Donor Dinner. Pictured are President Boehm; Kate Dempsey Jones, director of Gathering prior to the Donnor Dinner, from left are: John Pesavento, annual fund; Susan Belin; Al Albert; Jane Oppenheim; Joyce Tressler; Maureen Pesavento, Regina Boehm, President Boehm, Julia Brennan Laird, and Bill Bender. David Tressler, and Joyce Tressler.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 5 The Keystone Open 2005 Marks 15 Years of Success

The 15th annual National Alumni Alumni travel from near and far Association golf tournament was a for The Keystone Open to golf and reunite with classmates and friends. huge success, contributing financial Standing from left: Stephen Kostage support for the National Alumni ’55, Blakely, Pa.; Patricia Kostage, Association Scholarship and Blakely, Pa.; Luke Cunningham ’56, Bethlehem, Pa.; Paul Farbanish ’56, Association student activities fund. Vestal, N.Y.; Eleanor Farbanish, Vestal, Held at Shadowbrook Inn and Resort N.Y.; Janice Cetta, Margate, Fla.; and in Tunkhannock, Pa., 144 alumni, Robert Cetta ’56, Margate, Fla. friends, and community leaders spent appreciate the support of our 2005 a fun-filled day enjoying each other, ACE sponsors. They include the weather, and the spirit of Keystone BMC Desks ETC.; Dalton that always permeates this event. Mechanical Services, Inc.; Fashion The 2005 winning foursome consisted Floor Carpet Galleries, Inc.; G.R. of members from Blue Cross of Noto Electrical Construction; J. R. Northeastern Pennsylvania. Moon Construction; K & K Fire Keystone College is grateful to Protection Enterprises, Inc.; our tournament sponsor, Highland Keystone Dining Services Associates, an architecture, Managed by Sodexho; PAVE, Inc.; President and Mrs. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. (right), gather with Dr. and Mrs. C. Richard Hartman prior to teeing off engineering, and interior design firm PNC Bank; and The Quandel during The Keystone Open. with offices in New York, New Jersey, Group, Inc. and Clarks Summit, Pa. It is through Our annual tournament has become Students are the true winners of their generosity that we were able to the premier event for the National The Keystone Open. offer a phenomenal day of golf. Alumni Association. Each fall The Keystone Open 2006 will Sponsors are the backbone of The National Alumni Association be held Monday, August 14 at Keystone Open, and with their support Scholarships are awarded to deserving Glen Oak Country Club, Clarks we are able to defray tournament students. The need for scholarship Summit, Pa. For information expenses and invest money in the real money is increasing and our students about the tournament, contact tournament champions, Keystone are grateful for the funds they can the Alumni Relations Office at College students. The Keystone Open apply to their financial package, thanks [email protected] golf committee and Keystone College to the success of our tournament. or 800.824.2764, option #5.

Governor’s Institutes Return for Encore More than 300 educators from across Pennsylvania attended three Pennsylvania Governor’s Institutes for Educators on Keystone’s campus this past summer. Keystone was awarded $360,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to host these week-long events. This is the second consecutive year As part of the Governor’s Institutes for Educators, Pennsylvania that Keystone facilitated the Institutes, and we are Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak (center) delivered a keynote address. planning to host three additional programs in 2006. The Governor’s Institutes for Educators are part of knowledge in specific content areas. Dr. Fran Langan, a series of summer professional education programs division of education chair, served as the site director for designed to create opportunities for educators to increase each of the Institutes.

6 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN Inaugural Hall of Fame Class Inducted Keystone College proudly announces history of Keystone College and the team, serving as captain and team the establishment of the Athletic Hall world. leader. Following Keystone, Mr. of Fame. Inductees are chosen based “Uncle Bill” Seamans ’38 is Wallace played for the University on their athletic achievements at recognized for his outstanding of Scranton and then served in the Keystone, as well as their continued accomplishments in baseball, United States Army. He coached a success and contributions following , football, and tennis at basketball team in Germany, leading their Keystone career. Keystone Academy. During his the team to 48 straight wins. After The inaugural class includes three Keystone days, Mr. Seamans was his military service, Mr. Wallace played outstanding athletes who performed offered membership into the Varsity for the Boston Celtics for a year before great feats both on and off the fields “K” Club, which was comprised of returning to Northeast Pennsylvania of Keystone Academy: Christy students who had won major athletic to coach for the and Mathewson 1898, Bill Seamans ’38, awards as documented in Keystone Wilkes-Barre Barons. He also served and Michael “Red” Wallace ’39. athletics records. Mr. Seamans’ athletic as the head basketball coach at Elk was a member prowess on the football field was widely Lake High School. Mr. Wallace was of the first class inducted into the known and admired. In one game known for his two-handed, over-the- National Baseball Hall of Fame, against Wyoming Seminary, he head shot on the basketball courts, a Cooperstown, N.Y., in 1936. Mr. fascinated fans by catching a punt and move which still gets practiced on the Mathewson was born in Factoryville running 95 yards to score a touchdown Keystone College basketball courts in and enrolled in Keystone Academy in with five minutes left in the game. his honor. 1895. He played second base during Following Keystone, Mr. Seamans’ The inductees were officially his first year and was pitcher and academic and athletic career took him welcomed into the Hall of Fame during captain of the team in his second year. to the College of William and Mary. Reunion Weekend 2005 at a reception In 1898, Mr. Mathewson graduated His athletic ability was underscored in their honnor. Keystone College has from Keystone Academy and when he walked onto the Philadelphia proudly established the Hall of Fame continued his education and baseball Eagles try-out camp and found himself to highlight and applaud the athletic career at Bucknell University. a spot on the team. Although he did accomplishments of those who Following Bucknell, Mr. Mathewson not accept the offer, Mr. Seamans contributed greatness to Keystone achieved national renown as the right- remained a legend in the athletic athletics whether as players or hand pitcher for the NY Giants and arena. coaches. We invite you to visit the Cincinnati Reds. The man known as Michael “Red” Wallace ’39 shone Hall of Fame display in our Gambal “Big 6” remains a legend in both the on the Keystone College basketball Athletic Center.

President and Mrs. Edward G. Boehm, Jr., gather with inductee Bill Members of the Christy Mathewson 1898 family and Michael “Red” Seamans ’38 and his wife Tina ’01H and Helen and Jim Wallace of the Wallace ’39 family take a moment with President and Mrs. Boehm Michael “Red” Wallace ’39 family. following the induction ceremony.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 7 Neuroth, Paparo, Werner Honored at Reunion

The National Alumni Association renown for her achievements in Karl Neuroth. Professor Neuroth honors alumni and College friends by interior design, most recently in the began his career at Keystone presenting three awards during fourth volume of Great Designers of College in 1965, serving as the Reunion Weekend each year. the World, her second inclusion in the College’s first full-time art professor. The Class Correspondent of the Year series. She has also been featured in Instrumental in creating the College’s award honors the outstanding time and Luxury magazine, The East Hampton art program, he has provided talent that correspondents devote to Star Homebook, and Town and Country. leadership and vision for the their role in assisting the alumni office Ms. Paparo still finds time to serve the department, which has earned an in producing alumni publications and Keystone community, using her eye for excellent reputation nationally. updating alumni records. The 2005 design to consult on various projects. Professor Neuroth’s efforts have winner is Charlie Werner ’50. Mr. She also chaired the physical facilities produced a variety of art programs Werner helps maintain Keystone’s and student life committees of the at Keystone College, including personal touch with members of the Board of Trustees. Ms. Paparo is an professional exhibition series and Class of 1950. Tracking alumni job outstanding spokesperson for the workshops and programs for high changes, achievements, professional College and exemplifies what it means school students. honors, family announcements, and to be a member of retirement activities, Mr. Werner the Keystone family. is dedicated to fostering excellent The Distinguished communication between Keystone Service to Keystone College and the members of his Award salutes an graduating class. individual for his/ The Keystonian of the Year Award her outstanding is presented annually to a graduate who loyalty, service, has attained success in his/her career and long-standing and made significant contributions in commitment and his/her vocational or volunteer field. dedication to The 2005 winner is current first vice Keystone. The chair of the Keystone College Board 2005 winner is a of Trustees, Diane Paparo ’76. As recently retired President/Owner of Diane Paparo Keystone College President Boehm presents Charlie Werner ’50 with a plaque recognizing Associates, Ltd., in New York, N.Y., division of fine arts him as Class Correspondent of the Year. Joining Charlie and President Ms. Paparo has achieved international faculty member Boehm for the presentation is Cora Anne Schrader.

President Boehm recognizes Karl Neuroth, faculty member in the Division Diane Paparo ’76 is recognized as Keystonian of the Year by President of Fine Arts, as the Distinguished Service to Keystone award recipient. Boehm during the Reunion luncheon.

8 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN Keystone Offers Compass Adventure Program for New Students

For the third consecutive year, community outreach, and crime Keystone College offered a ground- scene investigation. breaking orientation program to As a result of the Compass incoming Keystone students. The Adventure Program, students College welcomed more than 500 become confident navigating first-year students by hosting a campus, form strong connections weekend-long Compass Adventure with their fellow classmates, and Program, an event that familiarizes meet employees of the Above: Members of students with the Keystone experience College who serve as Keystone College’s and better prepares them for their new information resources. Class of 2009 prepare venture. Before first-year their campsite as In the Compass Adventure Program, students step into part of the Compass Adventure program. students arrive the weekend prior to the classroom, the start of classes and are organized they develop the into themed orientation teams of their confidence and Left: A first-year choosing. The teams then spend the resources to fully Keystone student weekend participating in activities embrace and enjoy explores the world of photography during the including hiking, canoeing, theatre, their new life Compass Adventure music, white water rafting, writing, art, at Keystone. program.

Governor’s Conference on Women Fourteen Keystone College students attended the second annual Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women in Philadelphia. The non-partisan, day-long event offered women the opportunity to hear practical advice on a variety of topics and also network with peers and learn strategies for personal and professional success. Keystone College is also a sponsor of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women Scholarship Program that delivers more than $400,000 towards the continuing education of Pennsylvania women of all ages. Enjoying the conference, seated from left are: Keystone students Kara Hines, Heather Neubaum, Alysia Drake, and Chelsea Markus. Standing from left are: President Boehm; Keystone students Elham Abuali, Angela DiCaprio, and Candace Maxwell; and Regina Boehm.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 9 Event Recap and Forecast

Keystone Donates to Hurricane Katrina Relief: Members of the Keystone College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team presented a check to the Scranton Chapter of the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. SIFE team members organized a campus-wide fundraising drive “Rebuild the South, One Brick at a Time,” that raised $1,000. Gathering at the check presentation, from left: President Boehm; Jennifer Washney, American Red Cross Scranton Chapter, Community Affairs Director; Kevin Vinson, SIFE team adviser; SIFE members Shane McGuire, Ashlee Sutton, and Christine Woody; and Dr. Sonji Lee, SIFE team adviser.

Veterans Day Luncheon Held: Keystone College held a luncheon in honor and celebration of our nation’s veterans and also recognized members of the campus community who are currently serving. Sergeant Matt Chase, a junior at Keystone, provided the keynote address. Sgt. Chase recently returned from Operation Iraqi Freedom following a 13-month tenure with the Army. Gathering near the College’s veterans memorial are Sgt. Matt Chase; Kate Owens, registrar and veterans affairs representative; President Boehm; and Joseph X. Garvey, Jr. ’70, vice president for finance and administration.

Keystone College Benefit: Friends of Keystone College organized All Aboard with Keystone College, a benefit for the College during which hundreds of guests enjoyed an evening of fine food and entertainment at the Trolley Museum in Scranton. Members of the All Aboard with Keystone College committee gather at the event. From left are: Mary Jane Mangan, Joyce Tressler, Liana Walsh ’66, Hollie D’Agata, Judie Harding, Joan Jenkins, Ann Moskovitz, Eleanore Ginader, Kathleen Graff, and President Boehm.

Commencement 2006: Keystone College conducted its Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. on Bailey Field. Newberry Honor recipient Suzanne Fisher Staples ’65, writer/novelist, provided the Keynote Address. At right, Jack Cassell, Keystone trustee, delivers the 2005 commencement address.

10 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN Employees Honored Fiona Voorhees, Bridget F. Thomas ’01, Coordinator Development Center; Dr. Frances G. Keystone College of Student Activities, was named the Langan, Professor and Chairperson for Postmaster, was 2005 Administrator of the Year. the Division of Education; and Leon J. named Staff Member The award is Rudzinski, Director of Grants and of the Year for 2005. presented annually Budget Management. The award is to an employee Patricia A. Davis ’80, Professor in presented annually to a staff member who exemplifies the Division of Business and for outstanding job performance and professional qualities Technology and Barbara L. White ’94, dedication to the College. Fiona was in daily business Staff Assistant for Physical Facilities, chosen by her colleagues for service responsibilities and were honored for 20 years of service. above and beyond her job requirements interactions with colleagues. Bridget’s The following faculty members were while providing top-notch assistance peers chose her for bringing creativity honored for achieving promotions: to both employees and students. to student activities and for her Jeffrey M. Brauer to Associate Since beginning her career at continuous dedication to providing Professor with tenure, Carol P. Keystone in 2000, she has actively students with campus activities. Fontana ’73 to Professor, Drake R. served on numerous committees Bridget received her associate in fine Gomez to Associate Professor with through Staff Assembly and is always arts degree in 2001 from Keystone willing to volunteer her time to College and is currently working tenure, Patricia A. Jennings granted campus events. towards her bachelor’s of science in art tenure, Dawn Middleton-Paradise to Fiona has two children, Elizabeth education. Bridget resides in Harford Assistant Professor, Julia L. Peterson and Joe, and two grandchildren who with her husband, Luke. to Associate Professor with tenure, Dr. live in Ohio. She resides in Nicholson. Youyu Phillips to Assistant Professor, Dean’s Dinner Dance and Ward V. Roe to Professor. Dr. Patricia Bederman Miller, The Dean’s Dinner Dance, held each Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor and Chairperson for the spring, honors employees of Keystone and Dean of the College, Charlotte Division of Natural Sciences and College who received tenure, Ravaioli, was honored by the faculty. Mathematics, was named the 2005 promotion, and special honors for Professor Ravaioli returned as a recipient of the Margaretta Belin length of service and retirement. faculty member to the Division of Chamberlin Chair Award for Employees honored for 40 years of Communication Arts and Humanities Distinguished Faculty Service. service to Keystone were Thomas G. in the fall 2005 semester. She will The award is Cupillari ’60, Professor in the Division also serve as a senior adviser to presented annually of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, President Boehm. to a faculty member and Karl O. Neuroth, for outstanding Professor in the achievement in Division of Fine Arts. teaching and Karl also celebrated his professional retirement this year. development, and extraordinary Employees honored contributions to the Keystone community, students, faculty, and staff. for 25 years of service Pat began her career at Keystone included Sandra L. in 1981 as mathematics professor. Badalamente, Secretary She earned her doctorate in human for the Miller Library; development and master’s degree in Edward L. Frederici, mathematics and education from Groundskeeper for Marywood University. Physical Facilities; Pat resides in Dalton with her Marsha M. Gordon Members of the Division of Education salute Charlotte Ravaioli (seated) husband Ronald, and two children, ’65, Office Manager as she retires from her position as Vice President of Academic Affairs Patrick and Alex. for the Career and Dean of the College and returns to the classroom.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 11 President& Mrs. Boehm’s Milestones The Board of Trustees Salutes President & Mrs. Boehm on a Decade of Service. 2000

Keystone College is selected as the site for the Mid-Atlantic Center for Urban Forestry, edging out Penn State, Rutgers University, University 1997 of Maryland, and West Virginia 1998 University. Regina Boehm 1996 honored as the Regina Boehm is Northeast Woman College receives a recipient of the by The Sunday formal approval from Northeastern President and Mrs. Times. the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Council Boehm complete Department of Boy Scouts of the Leadership President Boehm Education to offer America “Salute Lackawanna serves the baccalaureate degree to Northeastern Executive Series. United Nations programs. President Pennsylvania Association of Boehm makes the 1999 Women” award. President Boehm Northeastern announcement of 1995 serves on the Pennsylvania and a “new era” for the President Boehm Northeast Regional The Pennsylvania College at the 127th Keystone enters begins service on Cancer Institute Society. Commencement into partnership the Board of President and Mrs. Advisory Board. exercises held in with Microsoft®, Directors of the Boehm arrive at President Boehm May 1998. becoming a certified Scranton Keystone College. President Boehm serves on the Microsoft IT Academy. Lackawanna begins service as Board of the President Boehm is Industrial Building President Boehm a member of the Directors elected as President President Boehm Company, a post serves on the Board of Directors, of the Greater of Board of Directors, serves Team he holds today. Scholastic Pennsylvania Scranton Chamber Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Evaluation Panel Association of Commerce Association of Ambassadors and The College for America’s of Nonprofit and Waverly Nonprofit Lackawanna awards its first Junior Miss Organizations Community Organizations Industrial Fund baccalaureate (95-04). (96-99). House. (98-99). Enterprises. degree.

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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaffirms accreditation for Keystone College with two commendations, the only two it is possible to earn.

President and Regina Boehm serve as campaign co-chairs for the United Way of Lackawanna County 2005 2001 Drive. President and President Boehm Regina Boehm Keystone College serves on welcome their first becomes the first Commission on grandchild, Grant completely Rural Education Edward Boehm. wireless college panel. campus in President Boehm Northeastern President Boehm elected as a Pennsylvania. 2002 named to Board Commissioner to of Directors, the Middle States President Boehm Pennsylvania Commission on serves on the Regina Boehm Campus Compact. Higher Education. Board of Directors selected as of both the chair of the The Keystone College 2004 President Boehm United Way United Nations Athletics program is chosen to serve of Lackawanna Association of awarded provisional on the Countryside County and DGK Northeastern membership to the The College opens Conservancy 2006 Insurance & Pennsylvania NCAA Division III. the Mellow Family and the ARC of Financial Services, chapter. Children’s Campus/ Lackawanna posts he President Boehm Oppenheim Family County boards. Regina Boehm holds today. President Boehm named to Board of Children’s Center. begins her tenure serves on the Directors, President and as President of Keystone Scranton Area Pennsylvania President Boehm Regina Boehm the Spouses’ Commons Foundation Board Association of named 2004 bestowed honorary Task Force of opens, first new of Governors, a Colleges and Leader of the Year alumni status by the Council of residence hall in post he holds Universities, and by Leadership the National Alumni Independent over 30 years. today. continues to serve. Lackawanna. Association. Colleges.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 13 Athletes of the Month The Keystone College Athlete of the Month program honors one male and one female athlete each month from September through April. All recipients are then eligible for the Keystone College male and female Athlete of the Year honor awarded in May. SEPTEMBER Larry Abrams, a senior from women’s basketball team. Jackie Kirby, a freshman from Hawley, Tunkhannock, Pa., and graduate of During November, Fallon Pa., and graduate of Wallenpaupack Tunkhannock Area, is a member of the averaged 21.0 ppg to lead Area High School, is a member of the College’s golf team. Abrams has been a the Lady Giants in scoring College’s cross country team. In four key cog in the Keystone golf machine, in all five games. She also races during the month of September, as the Giants have consistently been one pulled in 5.6 rpg from her Kirby crossed the tape as the Giants’ lead of the region’s quality programs. Twice point guard position and dished out 3.6 runner each time. She ran a personal during the month of October, Abrams apg. Fallon was named to the All mark of 21:11 at the Philadelphia Metro was selected as the golfer of the week in Tournament at the 2005 Hilton Classic, Championships and has been named the NEAC. The first time he was an event that saw Keystone finish as the the NEAC female runner of the week chosen came on the heels of his runner-up. on three separate occasions during individual first-place finish at the Fall Darnell Reed, a senior from Syracuse, the month. NEAC Invitational, where he carded N.Y. and graduate of Nottingham High Tim Nowakowski, a freshman from a 74 in leading the Giants to the title. School, is a member of the Factoryville, Pa., and He was honored a second time after men’s basketball team. graduate of Lackawanna leading Keystone to its second Reed and the Giants Trail High School, is a consecutive ECAC South Region turned in a perfect 4-0 member of the College’s Championship. Abrams carded a hole mark during December as cross country team. In total of 160, which was good for fourth Keystone improved to 6-3 September, Nowakowski place overall in the individual standings. on the season. During the month, he was Keystone’s top runner, leading the averaged 16.8 ppg and was the team’s top Giants in all four races. Nowakowski NOVEMBER scorer on two occasions. Reed also also added a first-place finish to his Kerry Fallon, a sophomore from pulled in 11 rebounds with 10 assists and resumé, winning the Keystone College Scranton, Pa., and graduate of Scranton nine steals. Invitational. He was also selected as the High School, is a member of the NEAC male runner of the week during women’s basketball team. In November, JANUARY the month and also etched his name in Fallon tallied 79 points to lead the Lady Jessica Kobesky, a freshman from the Keystone record book by breaking Giants in scoring, as she was the team’s Dickson City, Pa., and graduate of Mid the College mark in the 8K with a time leader in all three games as Keystone Valley High School, is a of 29:12. compiled a 1-3 record. The point guard member of the women’s OCTOBER also dished out 17 assists and recorded 17 basketball team. During Jackie Kirby, a freshman from Hawley, steals during the stretch. Fallon also the month of January, Pa., and graduate of Wallenpaupack pulled in 16 rebounds. Kobesky netted 93 points Area High School, is a member of the Andre Stone, a senior from Akron, averaging 9.3 ppg and led College’s cross country team. Kirby, also Ohio and graduate of Central-Hower the team in rebounding, pulling in 96 the recipient of the High School, is a member boards for an average of 9.6 rgp. She September Keystone of the men’s basketball also recorded 26 steals and 13 assists in female athlete of the team. During the month, 10 games and four double-doubles during month award, continued in which the team the month. her excellence on the cross compiled a record of 2-3, Tim Robinson, a freshman from Great country course. Kirby was Stone scored 90 points and Bend, Pa., and graduate of Blue Ridge once again the top female finisher for pulled in 31 rebounds to lead the Giants. High School, is a member Keystone in every race for the month. He also added six steals and four assists, of the track and field She capped off her stellar first season by while leading the team in scoring in four team. Robinson earned establishing a new course record at of the five games and rebounding once. the monthly honor with a Cazenovia College, running the 5K Stone was also named to the All- school record setting layout in a time of 21:14. The new Tournament Team at the Wyndham- performance in the 55mH course record was set during her first- Reading Invitational hosted by Albright. with a time of 9.27. He followed that place finish at the NEAC cross country hurdles record up by shattering the championships. In addition to earning DECEMBER school record in the high jump by First Team All Conference honors, she Kerry Fallon, a sophomore from coming in at 6’2”. The new standard he was also named as the Female Runner of Scranton, Pa., and graduate of Scranton set in the high jump broke the previous the Year in the Conference. High School, is a member of the record by four inches.

14 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN Returning to Keystone by Shirley Isherwood Pinto ’55 My formal education sprang from very humble beginnings in a two-room country schoolhouse on Bell Mountain, a rural area of Dickson City, Pa. Two Shirley Isherwood Pinto ’55 and her husband Edward teachers taught all subjects recently returned to visit to eight grades. We had no Keystone College. cafeteria or gymnasium, and though there was some indoor plumbing, a well had never been dug. Without running water, there was no indoor bathroom. We all trudged (sometimes in a foot or more of drifted snow) to the very rear of the schoolyard to use the old outhouse. Once or twice a Shirley Isherwood Pinto ’55 (far right) and her husband Edward gather with fellow alumni during Reunion Weekend. year a music teacher came to give us a bit of rudimentary music instruction. I especially versa; in your pajamas, hair in curlers; wearing an onion enjoyed this because my grandfather was a piano teacher, around your neck. It was all joyful and allowed for the and I was one of his students. I could usually answer the best kind of bonding - the kind that lasts for the rest questions that were asked, and this was really good for my of your life! young ego. Keystone was much more than fun, however. For the When I left that little school after completing seventh next two years, the exceptional faculty and administration grade to attend a modern junior high in the city, I wasn’t worked their magic unceasingly to develop our best traits behind in any subject area. This was my first clue that a and talents, taking inexperienced high school students and small school could provide as effective a learning experience transforming us into self-reliant, responsible, well-informed as a much larger one. Both junior and senior high school young adults. I have always felt that I “grew up” at Keystone. years flew by. Embracing every opportunity offered, I joined The experiences, opportunities, and gifts I received in its a variety of groups and clubs and more than made up for the classrooms, on the playing fields, at meetings, and while lack of extra-curricular activities in my elementary grades. socializing with faculty and fellow students have stayed with When it came time to consider higher education, I found me and profoundly influenced my life. myself leaning toward Keystone Junior College for several After graduating from Keystone in 1955 in a class of 84 reasons. I had known of “KJC” for awhile because it was students, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at relatively close to home, and it wasn’t too big a place where Temple University in 1957, a HUGE year for me, since in I would feel “lost.” Also, I was interested in Laboratory that same year I married my junior high school sweetheart Technology, a popular course offering at the time. Still, and became Mrs. Edward Pinto. For the next two years I on my first visit I was amazed by the striking beauty of the was employed by Temple University Hospital, worked on campus and the way in which I was welcomed by everyone a number of developing research studies, and did lab work I met. In mere seconds I felt at home and knew that what as well. The birth of Edward Jr. in 1959 launched me into I wanted next in my life was the Keystone experience. another chapter of my life. Karen was born three years later From the first day, Keystone was far more than I had ever and for the next five years, home was my workplace. imagined it could be. Even freshman class hazing was full The year 1966 marked the beginning of my 32-year career of fun. Imagine going to class wearing your clothes turned continued on page 16 inside out and backward; boys dressed like girls and vice

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 15 continued from page 15 National Alumni Association Board of Directors as well - in information research and retrieval. Following the passage progress is alive and growing at Keystone College! of groundbreaking federal legislation on behalf of persons While being graciously hosted and treated like royalty with disabilities (EHA), and the advent of special education throughout the three-day 50th Reunion celebration, Ed and funding in Pennsylvania, I was employed on a statewide I found ourselves wishing for a sense of greater participation project developed to assist special educators improve the in Keystone’s future and began wondering how we might education of children with special needs. Initially what contribute to the forward progress of Keystone beyond the qualified me for this program was the research skill I had usual donation to the Annual Fund. The answer for us came developed at Temple, and the root of that skill had begun as the result of the recent passing of my mother. Always growing at Keystone! there to encourage and support my every effort, my parents Over the years I thought of KJC often and with great both highly valued education, though neither of them affection, eagerly read the newsletter, and followed the attended college. My father was a voracious reader who development and expansion of the campus, but it took always set a good example by keeping the living room my return for the 50-year-reunion in October 2005 to fully bookcase filled with worthwhile reading materials. We have impress upon me the phenomenal growth and changes that decided that the gift of an endowed scholarship in the name have occurred at Keystone College! My husband Ed, who of “Sophie K. and Edison A. Isherwood” not only will had never before visited the campus, was immediately provide funds for academically qualified students in financial captivated, as I had been, those many years ago. He has need throughout the years, but it will honor the memory of totally adopted Keystone as his “Alma Mater of Choice.” my parents while giving us the personal satisfaction of (In fact, in 2007 we hope to celebrate our 50th wedding knowing we have returned something to Keystone and made anniversary on campus, where we will renew our vows and a contribution toward the future. We look forward to many celebrate with family and friends on one of the “most more happy reunions, renewed friendships, and a deepening beautiful spots on earth”!) Together we toured the campus of the relationship that began with the entire Keystone and marveled at the number of new buildings and resources family during our last visit. I can hardly wait until my available: Gambal Athletic Center, Miller Library, Hibbard grandchildren (Katie, 15; James, 13; Alli, 12; and Chris, 10) Campus Center, and a number of residence halls, to name see my Keystone and fall in love with it as I did so long ago. only a few! The Fine Arts program has an outstanding GO GIANTS!!! outlet through the Linder Gallery. Students will benefit greatly from brand new resources: the Mellow Family Children’s Campus and the Oppenheim Family Children’s Center. We now operate a low power radio station, and we proud 12,000 alumni have a new

Above: President Boehm greets the Pintos during a recent visit.

Left: Shirley ’55 and Edward Pinto visit the site of the former Thompson Hall.

16 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN CLASSNOTES 1938 1948/1949 Bill Seamans Edward G. Prebor R.D. 2 Box 2114 380 Pennsylvania Avenue Apt. L-4 Factoryville, PA 18419 Oakmont, PA 15139 [email protected]

1939 We want to hear from you! I am very interested Florence Lampart Gammerdinger in all our friends from ’48 and ’49. We are 1217 Bridge Street coming to a point in life where a great Honesdale, PA 18431 relationship years ago means much to our [email protected] memory bank. We are all spending some time thinking about our great days at beloved 1940/1941 Standing left to right: Ann Wullert ’47, Keystone College. We still have friends who truly loved the experience, and all of us should Vera Tetlock Mazaleski ’41 Pesident Edward G. Boehm, Jr., and Rita Cutie seek out a friend from the past. 166 North Main Street Jordan ’47. Old Forge, PA 18518 Dr. Ned Boehm and Regina and the Trustees [email protected] 1945 have done a great, great job at our College. Jeanne Carpenter Wall Keystone College has never been more vibrant Vera would like to hear from more of her 1 Dein Street and visionary than now! Ned Boehm is classmates and friends. Honesdale, PA 18431 outstanding. He is on the move for his College [email protected] constantly and always in touch with all of the Betty Jane Floyd Myers is doing well. Betty students. His alumni recognize his tremendous celebrated the birth of her first granddaughter. work ethic and goals. He is simply the “Best She has two grandsons, one in college and one a 1946 Leader” the College has ever had. Come back junior in high school. Elizabeth McCain Clarke would like to and take a look at your wonderful College and announce the arrival of her great-grandson talk to the great student body that truly love Peter Ghirelli returned to campus for the first McCain Everett Clarke. “Little Mac” lives in their experiences on campus, in the classroom, time since he graduated. Peter received a tour Tempe, Ariz. and on the fields athletically. They are all and viewed the numerous changes to the campus winners. I want all that read my column to since he left in 1941. He lives in Southern know that under the expert direction of Marisa California and has very fond memories of his 1947 Thomas, Alumni Relations and the programs time at Keystone and loved seeing all the Rita Cutie Jordan have never been more professional. changes. 801 Maple Street Scranton, PA 18505 Now to talk about the students of my era who keep in touch and love recalling the greatest 1942 Greetings to all 1947 classmates from Rita! generation. Bob Steckbeck has resigned from his position I do hope all had a wonderful and exciting year! as class correspondent. Keystone College and Time has a way of passing us by very quickly. We hear from Nick Scandale ’48 who lives and the Alumni Relations Office appreciate Bob’s However, it’s never too late to contact me via has a wonderful business “world” in Scranton and dedication to the correspondent program over mail or telephone (570-347-7607) to share any other areas of the country. He and his beautiful the years. He has served his classmates and news with your 1947 alumni in the next issue of wife, Diane, live in their new home in Clarks friends for many years and has been an the Keystonian. Any news submitted to me for Summit. Nick is a winner! And always was!! outstanding contributor and asset to the alumni the next Keystonian is greatly appreciated. office. We thank Bob for his hard work and wish Jeanne Reap Pittinger has overcome some him the best. We will miss you greatly! Anyone Well, the next happy event was our Keystone health setbacks but is thriving as we speak interested in serving as a class correspondent for College annual Reunion, at which time and has a wonderful family. Ed and Jeanne are the class of 1942 should contact the Alumni President Boehm was honored by our class for his winners. They travel from Hazleton, Pa., to all Relations Office at 1-800-824-2764, option 5. 10th year with Keystone College. I really over the country and world. enjoyed getting together with our alumni at Reunion and seeing everyone join me in the 1943 Oppie Oppenlander Paugh ’48 looks great and is celebration for President Boehm. Frances Marsh Clark still one of our regular correspondents. She loves 5421 Comfort Circle Jeanne and coming back to a “get together” Several 1947 alumni and I attended the Fall Bethlehem, PA 18017 reunion yearly. Oppie and Bill Rees ’48 love to Chef’s Table. The meals are prepared and play the piano together when they “catch up” served by Keystone College culinary arts with one another. students. We all agree the food preparation 1944 and service was excellent! Marie and Bud Morante are great friends of Arline Gray Evans all of us and the College. Bud looks after our E-mail William Clover at [email protected]. 2098 Hickory Ridge Road scholarship fund and is trying to make it Factoryville, PA 18419 $10,000 larger!

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Phil Morse found John R. Steiger, Marilyn White Sykes and her an officer of our class. He lives in husband Bob celebrated their 50th Hawaii and worked for years at Vick wedding anniversary at a party that Chemical. He is located not far included their three sons and from Waikiki Beach near Honolulu. daughters and 24 grandchildren. His phone number is (808) 923- Her children went to Keystone; there 6328. Phil’s phone number is (508) ought to be some award for that! 432-2537. He and his attractive wife live on the Cape at West Chatham, Marshall Davis retired 10 years ago Ma. Phil was a good friend of Bud from his position as Chief Executive Morante and a very enjoyable man. of a professional association and is He also grew up with Charles enjoying his retirement. He is well Werner ’50, one of the most and extends his congratulations to enthusiastic Keystone graduates. Keystone Administrative Leadership. Charlie simply loves his relationship with Keystone College. By the way, his lady friend, Cora, is also a strong Seated left to right: Shirley Morgan Friden ’51, Marilyn White Sykes ’50, Mildred Melia Walker now has supporter of Keystone College and Harry Sykes, and Bernie Adams ’50. Standing left to right: Bill Lees ’51, four grandchildren, ages seven and hopes it becomes a university in her Fred Friden ’51, Marisa Thomas, director of alumni relations, and Tom younger, who are the light of her life. lifetime! Berger ’51.

Bill ’48 and Jean Rees are doing fine. They are 1951 a great couple who do stay involved with their We sadly report that our class correspondent classmates and Keystone. Shirley Morgan Friden has passed away. Shirley was a dedicated correspondent who kept us John Peters ’48 is a dear friend of all of us. He informed of the latest news on the Keystone wants to stay in touch with Frank “Red” Kane campus. In addition to her work for the ’48 and no one is helping any of us do that. We magazine, Shirley served as an alumni supervisor want to know more about Red and his daughters. for Reunion Weekend and as coordinator of the Tannersville Gatherings. Shirley was a special By the way, John Peters ’48 is very loyal to and valued member of the Keystone College Keystone. He was a quality athlete in the forties. family. She will long be remembered as a treasured friend to the College. We will miss the Bill Kandel ’48 was/is a buddy of all of us. He is Seated left to right: Charlotte Moser Davis ’53 way Shirley would make us all smile. Fred and feeling a little down these days. Please give him and Betty Hurlbert Comfort ’53. Standing left Shirley's entire family remain in our thoughts. a call at home. to right: Tom Davis ’52, Keystone College Board of Trustees, James Kennedy ’53, and Earle 1952 I never want to miss dear friends of mine, like Comfort ’53. Norm “Scalper” Brauer ’43, Nick Carter, Robert Garth Helen Smetana ’H01 and her very dear friend, Club”! Back in action now with a new wardrobe 70 Stanhope Road Lois Smith Bagley ’46, and the ’47, ’48 and ’49 and lifestyle, I took the boat out fishing for lake Sparta, NJ 07871 faithful who always come to our annual parties. trout in June 2005. In August 2005 Bob [email protected] Ostwald joined the group from ’50 and ’51 in Please recall Jane Fest Ozner ’48, Bill Mowbray, Tannersville, Pa., for lunch. Bob Garth has been invited to play steel guitar Fran and Jim Thurston and Bill Pickering along at the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival in Dover, with Joan and Nick Mandella, Nancy Prall Cliff Ness is the Chairman of the South New N.J. to honor the inventor of the steel guitar. McGuire, Dick Hetsko, Otto Klees, Moose England Chapter of The American Society of Then he’s off to Joliet, Ill., to play at the Krayer, and Bev Haas. Let me also recall Joan Naval Engineers. He is also getting a patent for a Hawaiian Steel Guitar Convention. Is anyone Evans and Dave Samuel ’48 along with Jim and device he has invented to enable deep-water interested in getting together at Keystone in Dinky Mackin. mini-subs to operate more effectively. 2007 for a 55th reunion? Contact Bob at [email protected] or call at 973-729-5158. Give to Keystone when possible. They are on Jean Sick called me; her husband Donald passed the move, and the future is very bright! away after a long illness. Our sincere condolences go out to Jean. 1953 1950 Ellen Verhulst Eastty Charlie Werner Nan Waters reported that Ruth Costanzo 69 Circle Drive 2 Lac Kine Drive Young’s husband, Reverend Wilford Young, Millington, NJ 07946 Rochester, NY 14618 passed away. It is a comfort to Ruth to have her [email protected] children just a few blocks away and her friend Your 1950 class correspondent recovered from a Ruth Brink LaForge ’49 close by. Nan also The highlight of our class news is the wedding of triple by-pass and valve repair, followed by an reported that Edward Prall passed away. Bernie Elizabeth (Betty) Hurlburt and Earle Comfort. insertion of a pacemaker. This prompted Tom Adams had surgery to relieve chest pains, I’m sure everyone has all the details. Berger ’51 to make me a member of the “Zipper recovered rapidly, and is doing very well. Congratulations to them on their anniversary.

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Recently, Bob and I spent a long weekend with Joy Decker Borland resides in Shaker Heights, Charlotte Moser Davis and husband Tom ’52 Ohio and works as the District Media Specialist at their cabin in the woods in Kingsley, Pa. Also for a school system. Joy has a part-time job as visiting were Nancy Kerns Van Scoyoc and Production Assistant in the Theatre Department husband Gardner ’52 from Virginia, and Ruth of the local community college, and makes Henry Comfort and spouse Webb ’52. There independent films for a company called Little were some very competitive games of Bean Bag Beth Productions (www.littlebeth.com). If you Toss and Croquet going on, as well as card games visit the Web site, you will see photos from two in the evening. of her films, “The Way Home” and “The Lords of Praxton.” Her three daughters are grown and Marlene Chase Wrigley has two new doing very well in their careers and marriages. grandchildren. She had a knee replacement in Joy has four grandchildren, aged 10, 9, 8, and 6. March 2005. E-mail at [email protected]. Standing left to right: Jeff MacMillan ’61, She looks forward to seeing many of her friends Tom Duetsch ’64, Frank Illuzzi ’52, and Alan from KJC next October at Reunion! Greene. 1954 Ruth Telschow ’60 is so proud of Keystone. She Gene Barashes has been teaching in a very good community 31092 Grassy Parke Drive John Gorski is looking forward to the Buffalo college for the past 13+ years and it has made her Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Bills making the playoffs this year. Keep praying so aware of what it takes it terms of commitment [email protected] John. on everyone’s part to create a Keystone College. It is truly “one of a kind” and people like the 1955 Georgia Logan Smith and Paul Farbanish have faculty, the staff, and the administration are all to be honored and congratulated for the wonderful E-mail Maryjane Linsz Krepper at been trying to get the class mailing list updated, commitment and work they have done. [email protected]. but she is busy with her “part-time interior decorating” job. 1962 1956 There are over 100 Keystonians in the Charles Root Paul Farbanish Binghamton area so with the help of the 142 Moline Drive 801 Sequoia Lane Matichaks and Comforts maybe we could start Newport News, VA 23606 Vestal, NY 13850 an alumni chapter. [email protected] [email protected] Class of 1956 sends out their sincere condolences E-mail William Lewis at [email protected]. In fall 2006 we’ll all be getting together at to Charles Devereaux upon the death of his our 50th reunion. I’m trying to arrange a get- wife, Frances Simonetta Devereaux. Janet Roth DeGrooddt and her family moved to together this fall in the Scranton area so we can Florida but continue to spend their summers in plan some special class activities. I’ve heard from Bicknell B. Atherton has semi-retired to the Chesapeake. the Captors, Charlie D., John G., Bob C., Luke Leesburg, Fla., in April 2004 and keeps busy by C., and Deanne C. but not word from Roberta moderating medical dinner meetings and medical Harry K. Miller, Jr. ’62 and wife Peggy B. and Marianne N. If you have any comments teleconferences. celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary and or suggestions, please pass them on. I have continue to enjoy their retirement in beautiful received undeliverable letters from Emanuel E-mail Joann Rall at [email protected]. Prescott, Ariz. with its optimum year-round Loupos, Kathryn Walton Stencel, and Frances climate. E-mail at [email protected]. Mikolon Strom. Does anyone know their 1957 current location and address? H. Oldham Brooks Rosemary DiGeronimo Sternbach and husband Michael have two grown children, Michael Deanne Caselli Becchetti reported that Charles 32 Hickory Lane and Alexandra, and spend most of their time Jessop and Joanne Evans Riebel shared a few Amherst, MA 01002 between their home in New Jersey and Chapel Keystone stories at the Blakely High School Hill, N.C., Rosemary would really enjoy reunion. 1960/1961 hearing from other classmates by e-mail. Barbara Isgar Vernovage ’61 E-mail at [email protected]. Fran Gennarelli ’55 spent a day at a lake in RR#1 Box 122-A Pennsylvania with Diane Remsen and shared a Susquehanna, PA 18847 E-mail Virginia Parker at [email protected]. few memories. [email protected] Stephen Pearlman is retired and spends summers Ruth Bowers Colmer has finally retired from the E-mail Richard Lee at [email protected]. in Danbury, Conn. and winters in Delray Beach, restaurant business. Their “Cellar Restaurant” Fla., enjoying fishing and visiting different ports was well known in our area. George Wilhelm has retired and resides in of call. Marco Island, Fla. Bob Cetta spent the summer of 2005 at a cottage in Lake Winola. He golfed in a few tournaments E-mail Roger Yost at [email protected]. 1963 and got Luke Cunningham to join in The Rev. Dwight E. Giles and wife Josephine Keystone Open. Dr. Kostage ’55 and Pat celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on joined us for dinner. June 2, 2005.

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Judith Browning Lunde is a real estate agent Diann Stahl Brown is a Social Studies teacher who received her Senior Real Estate Specialist in the Scranton School District. She resides in designation. She has three grandsons and resides Clarks Summit, Pa. She has two daughters, in Dresher, Pa. E-mail at [email protected]. Jessica and Emily Brown ’03, and two grandchildren. She is looking forward to 1964 retiring in the near future. Pat Riley P.O. Box 1020 1968 Buckingham, PA 18912 Dennis Coffinberger [email protected] 350 Spruce Street Damon Hart ’00, president of the National Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Curt Stevens Alumni Association and William Neary ’69, [email protected] P.O. Box 397 Mayor of East Brunswick Township. 10 Water Street Audrey Sabo Calvery was employed by US Nicholson, PA 18446 Airways as a flight attendant for 32 years and [email protected] 1966 has since retired. She would love to hear from Allegra Campbell classmates that attended Keystone during 1967 Kathy Hazen Cevasco and husband George 22 Bridle Road and 1968. are celebrating their 37th anniversary this year. New Milford, CT 06776 Kathy retired from Macy’s in 1971 when they Susan Dressel Lavelle’s husband John passed started a family. They have two sons and one John R. Korp graduated from Montclair State away in May 2005. She and son Michael have daughter. Kathy and George also have three College in New Jersey and taught in Warren since taken over Lavelle Appraisal Co. in Clarks grandchildren, 5-year old twins and a new baby County for three years. He has since moved to Summit, Pa. She has three grandchildren: girl. They spend 10 days every winter in Aruba Florida to teach GRA. Mollie, Mackenzie, and Sean. where they literally soak up the sun and the While Bob Ruder was walking in the Galt local rum. E-mail H. Michael Zilliox at [email protected]. Ocean Drive in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., a gentleman wearing a Keystone sweatshirt was walking in the 1965 opposite direction that he was. Bob stopped him 1969 Susan J. Nathan, Ph.D. and asked him if his Keystone was the same as Michele Simonetta Thatcher Via Puerta to 2219-Q Via Mariposa East the Keystone Junior College he had attended. 605 Warren Street Laguna Woods, CA 92653 He indicated it was and they had a 10-15 minute Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 [email protected] chat about their Keystone experiences. His [email protected] name is Dr. Henry Stevens ’62 and he and his Ruth Churlis Anderson is a licensed Marriage novel were recently referenced in the Keystone Bill Neary and wife Barbara celebrated their 31st & Family Counselor outside of San Francisco Alumni publication. Henry was a classmate of wedding anniversary. Bill has been re-elected as with a master’s degree from San Jose State, a my late brother, P. Allan Ruder. Bob’s son, Mayor of East Brunswick, N.J., for a third term. stable marriage, and two grown children. After Stephen, is a Keystone graduate as well. Keystone, Ruth became a flight attendant and 1970 then furthered her education at Cleveland State 1967 University. In her counseling profession, she has Jay A. Lambert Betsy Kaufman been able to work in the field of drug and alcohol 1713 West Sunnyslope Lane 6477 Brick Hearth Court rehabilitation and in her private practice with Phoenix, AZ 85021 Alexandria, VA 22306 many families and children. After 9/11 Ruth [email protected] was sent to New York City by the Red Cross and Linda Scacchitti Baker is in her fifth year as a Spanish professor at Keystone. went to Lithuania with Volunteers for Peace in Marc Brower was appointed Director of the the summer of 2005. Yankton County, S.D., Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. He hasn’t 1971 Jim Davis retired after 37 years with Trane and been to Keystone in about three years but did Susan Sekol Leonard has recently purchased a townhouse. He plays enjoy walking the campus and seeing the many RR 2 Box 2784 golf a lot and frequently thinks about his days at changes that have occurred over the years. Factoryville, PA 18419 Keystone. He hopes the next 40 years don’t pass as quickly as the last 40. Janet VanZee Marvel and husband Paul still love their Arizona lifestyle after 16 years. Son 1972 Jon Jeffrey Mertis retired from his position as a Jeff is pursuing a career with GE Medical and William Brandt social worker in state mental hospitals. He and working on his MBA in California. Janet has 401 North Turnpike Road his wife have twin daughters. gone back to work part-time in sales/scheduling Dalton, PA 18414 for Solatube, which still leaves plenty of time for E-mail Robert Tomaine at [email protected]. golf and fun. Selyne Youngclaus was appointed as the Public Defender of Juveniles in Wyoming County.

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1973 work so much! Cindy leads training programs in Mark Diltz completed his doctorate at Widener various aspects of early childhood education. University and received a position as IT Trainer Gerald Creedon She has kept in touch with a few alumni but for Clinical Staff at The Children’s Hospital of 129 West Thomas Court would like to hear from her old Moffat mates — Philadelphia. Kennett Square, PA 19348 Anne Trachtenbeg and Robin Tyler.

David Adomiak began his 24th year of teaching John Connelly is working hard on his 1984 Elementary Education. He teaches fifth grade at autobiography and will include his “Keystone” Stephen R. Cheskiewicz Coolbaugh Elementary Center in Tobyhanna, years in his book. John is a veteran and lives in 275 Ferguson Avenue Pa., and resides in Taylor, Pa. “Keystone will New Jersey. Shavertown, PA 18708 always be my pride and joy.” E-mail at [email protected] [email protected]. Jose Jordan is living in New York City with his wife and son. He seems to be enjoying city Stephen Cheskiewicz is attending Wilkes Sandra Terpstra Fisher lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., life there! University and is completing his master’s degree with husband Ralph and four pets. They enjoy in Education/Instructional Technology with a 4.0 hiking, golfing, swimming and the beautiful Cindy Trumble Underriner GPA. Stephen married his longtime partner sunny weather in Arizona. She is self-employed 3903 Nelson Heights Road David J. Michaels, Jr. in Provincetown, Mass. as a real estate investment/property manager. Cazenovia, NY 13035 E-mail at [email protected]. [email protected] Nicole Einthoren works for the New Jersey Department of Transportation in Bridge Design. 1974 1979 She still sails and plays the piano. Nicole Janet Chambers Farrand Marjorie Crawford Paradise encourages more people from ’83, ’84, and ’85 248 West Mill Road 237 Pine Bridge Lane to write in and to donate. Long Valley, NJ 07853 Lancaster, PA 17603 [email protected] Rita Halsey Straubmuller says living in Lancaster, Pa. is wonderful. She works for 1975 Ephrata OB/GYN. She has four grandchildren; Reagan McLane 1980 Max (4-years old), Maggie (2-years old), Kelly 3437 Whitehall Street Penny Jo Carter Musto and Arjun Varia (5 months). Rita and husband Montgomery, AL 36109 277 Short Hill Drive Gene will be married 38 years in June! They [email protected] Clarks Green, PA 18411 continue to travel and have many fond memories [email protected] of Keystone. E-mail at [email protected]. 1976 Lin Nasatka Williams 1981 Anne Smith works part-time for a local paper 1424 Brook Street Deborah Lumley and card manufacturer. Scranton, PA 18505 465 McKinley Street Exeter, PA 18643 1985 Thomas LoBasso earned his doctorate in Pamela Rees-Pangonis is a member and advisor 1982 Educational Leadership from the University of of Tunkhannock Kiwanis Aktion Club. E-mail Donna Warren Jack is originally from New Central Florida. As the Dean of Enrollment at [email protected]. Jersey. She and her family relocated to Kentucky Development at Daytona Beach Community five years ago and they love it. She has a 14-year College (DBCC), Tom has dedicated his 1977 old daughter and 11-year old son who are very professional life to helping others obtain an Susan Huber Bisignani active in sports and academics, so her and her education, as well as continuing the quest to 927 Clearview Road husband spend most of their time chauffeuring further his own. He began his career as the Moscow, PA 18444 and cheering. Director of Admissions at Keystone College where he had earned his associate of arts degree Maureen Berry Johnson resides in Malvern, Pa., in 1985. While at Keystone, Tom also served as 1978 and is married with two children, ages 13 and 7. the assistant head coach for the women’s soccer Cindy Caporaso She would love to hear from Perk, Rob H., team and the men’s head soccer coach. Prior to 104 Gales Drive Gina, Liz, and Kendra. moving to Florida and accepting a position with New Providence, NY 07974 DBCC, Tom was the Assistant Vice President for [email protected] New Student Enrollment at The Sage Colleges 1983 in New York, where he also worked to obtain his Cindy J. Caporaso completed her undergraduate Ben Brauer and wife Helen spent time with master of science degree in 1998. Tom currently work at and went on to earn parents Norm ’43 and Mary Brauer in Tuscon, serves in the Florida National Guard and resides a master’s degree in Human Development/ Ariz., during a trip out west. Ben is building a in DeBary with his wife Karen, and children, Counseling at . She is home in the foothills of the giant Sequoia Valley Alexa and Tom. teaching kindergarten now and enjoying her in California.

SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN 21 CLASSNOTES 1986 Sam Fryer 2616 Lakeview Drive Brian Pevec Apartment G 60 Augusta Drive Florence, SC 29505 Newark, DE 19713 [email protected] 1993 E-mail Lisa Braen at [email protected]. Larissa Adriazola is married and living in New Orleans, La. She has completed her MBA. 1987 Eric Chase 1994 1308 Blucher Avenue Kimberely Shaffer Scranton, PA 18505 Standing left to right: Tim Eichner ’97, Marsha 852 Shaffer Drive Gordan '65, and Mark Gowarty ’01. New Cumberland, PA 17070 Thomas Clegg, Jr. completed a lengthy military tour and returned to New York with his family 1990 Nadine Edwards accepted the position of Day to attend Mount Saint Mary College. He Care Coordinator for the Columbia Child E-mail Kim Ezman at [email protected]. completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology Development Program in Bloomsburg, Pa. She and Human Services and has recently left a is in charge of overseeing three different day care Miriam Garey is working in nursing and position as program director at New Hope centers in the Bloomsburg and Berwick area. enjoying three grandchildren. She is active as a Community to pursue other endeavors. Master Gardener and is a member of the Sierra Club. 1995 Stephen Gettle works for Timber Resource Cornell Davis Group as their Timberland Services Manager. 1991 6877 Millville Road Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Lori Rosati Slater E-mail Jennifer Ellis at [email protected]. 1937 Bristol Pike, Lot 10 Morrisville, PA 19067 Lisa Kimmel LoBasso is a teacher for the Volusia 1996 County School District in Florida, but will be Lisa Marie Hall 1988 moving back to Pennsylvania. She would love [email protected] to hear from some of her classmates via e-mail! Jacelyn Jenkins Beynon E-mail at [email protected]. 1997 521 Packer Street Rear E-mail Robert Rhodes at [email protected]. Avoca, PA 18641 E-mail Pamela V. Phillips at [email protected]. Barbara Susynski-Lavalette is Senior Content 1989 Strategist at MicroMass Communications, Inc., a Kathleen Driscoll-Lines 1992 marketing agency in Cary, N.C. She is lead RR #1 Box 83 Jeremy Bruce writer and manages other writers on accounts Monroeton, PA 18832 136 Wilcox Court with pharmaceutical companies, such as Novartis Matawan, NJ 07747 and Abbott Laboratories. She is married and has Paul Borick had his first book published. [email protected] a 2-year old daughter Isabelle, a few fun friends, a The book is a science fiction/adventure story dog, and a house in Raleigh. Life is good, but geared toward the young adult reading group. she misses her Keystone friends. E-mail at The title of the book is Water Warp: Daze of [email protected]. Reckoning. 1998 To check out the book you can look for it on his personal Web site: www.waterwarp.com. Christopher Valvano was a major contributor It can also be found on Barnesandnoble.com in the recently released book The and amazon.com under Paul Borick or the Archaeologist's Manual for Conservation: A title of the book. After leaving Keystone, Guide to Non-Toxic, Minimal Intervention Paul moved on to finish his collegiate career Artifact Stabilization by Bradley A. Rogers. at Slippery Rock University in western Pa., where he earned a BS in elementary 1999 education. He has been working in Catlett, Patricia Shimonis Evans earned her Virginia Va. as a 5th grade school teacher for 13 years Seated left to right: Monica McIlwee ’72, Julie McIlwee Helring ’02, Professor Patti Charney Davis ’80, and Albert license to practice social work. She lives and now. Paul was named in Who’s Who in practices in Norfolk, Va. American Teachers twice and has had poetry Davis. Standing left to right: Susan Kubrick, assistant to published in the Library of Congress. the dean of academics, Sarah Kubrick ’03, Beth Miller, director of college relations, and Jeff Miller.

22 SPRING 2006 ◆ KEYSTONIAN CLASSNOTES 2000 Erin Shulte works for St. Michael’s School in Stacey Champaign is employed by Wellsboro Tunkhannock, Pa. Montessori Children’s Center in Wellsboro, Pa. Jamie Burns RR #2 Box 44 Crystal Coss lives in New York City and works Union Dale, PA 18470 2005 as an elementary school teacher. [email protected] Charmaine Walker 5953 Drexel Road Debra Daniels Burnett ’03/’04 has taken a 2001 Philadelphia, PA 19131 position as human resources assistant for Gentex [email protected] Stephen Dutko is an assistant manager at Corporation in Carbondale, Pa. Wal-Mart and received a bachelor’s degree in Brandon Anhalt works as a sales representative Marketing from Delaware Valley College in Deanna Douglas is employed with UPS in for Home Resource Marketing. May 2004. internal investigation fraud.

Terri Archer works for TMG Health in Bill Edgerton is a manager for Osram Sylvania. 2002 Scranton, Pa. in provider relations. Chasity Mosser O’Dell has a daughter, 3-year Darrell Evans works for Woodloch Pines in old Leann, and a son, 1-year old William Henry Jessica Barry works for Step By Step, Inc. as a Pennsylvania. and the family is doing very well. community support specialist. Laurie Felter has been employed for 11 years by Paul Bedford works for Imagistics International Osram Sylvania as a group leader. 2003 as a systems administrator. Sarah M. Kubrick Julia Fenton, an early childhood education 201 Laurel Lane Marie Bintleff holds a position in the payroll major, works at Hour Place in Clarks Summit, Dalton, PA 18414 department of Gentex Corporation. Pa. This year she traveled to Disney World in [email protected] Orlando, Fla., Dorney Park, Camel Beach, and Robert Black resides in Hamlin, Pa., and is Hershey Park to see the Backstreet Boys in David Kochis is an honorary deputy sheriff for manager at Hamlin Auto. concert. Lackawanna County and also works part-time at Montage Mountain for concerts. He works Katie Brown relocated to Charlotte, N.C. Daniel Fink is employed as a line chef at Caesar’s full-time for Northeastern Pennsylvania She is a processing assistant with the State Resort in Cove Haven, Pa. Telephone Company in the installation and of North Carolina and will be working in the repair department. He hopes to go back to Charlotte Correctional Center which is a Crystal Flory works for Scranton East Holiday school for his master’s degree in the future. minimum security men’s prison. E-mail Katie Inn as a linecook, pantry chef, and prep cook. at [email protected]. Heather McDonald Strohl has been a manager Keith Gajeski is employed as a helpdesk at IHOP for the past year and is enjoying her job Elena Borrero attends Central Pennsylvania technician for MetLife in Clarks Summit, Pa. very much. College in Harrisburg, Pa., where she is studying for her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and Maria Greenip works for Shadowbrook Inn & Janet Kuhlthau has returned to Keystone to her certification in forensics criminalistics and Resort in Tunkhannock, Pa., as an assistant in study child psychology. criminal intelligence. She plans on attending the accounting department. the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic 2004 Medicine for her master’s. She recently adopted John Haggerty is an accountant for EASE a baby girl, Elena Rene Persons, and plans on Diagnostics. Clarence Baltrusarits transferred to the adopting another baby shortly. She works for University of Scranton and is employed with Friendly’s Restaurant as a kitchen manager and Proctor & Gamble. Jamie Holbert works for works part-time at the Medical Examiners Office. Landscaping in Pennsylvania. Leann Blakley is employed as an IT systems Nicholas Brown is Director of Operations at Shannon Hudak-Bisset works for the coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Back Country Excursions of Maine. Environmental Protection. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue as an auditor. In addition to studying special education at John J. Chiartas III currently works for a Federal Marywood University, Lisa Cabets is a paralegal Government Law Enforcement Agency. Kimberly Jurgiewicz works for Community at Sheils Law Association, P.C. Medical Center in Scranton, Pa. as an assistant Ryan Patrick Joyce attends Cleveland Institute analyst and is enrolled at the University of Brooke Davenport substitute taught at Abington Phoenix for accounting. of Art where he studies automotive design. Heights School District after graduation. Shortly after that she was offered a job at Abington Kimberly Lowe is attending Marywood Anne Kinney resides in Binghamton, N.Y. with Heights as an ESL teacher. It is a joy and her husband and three children. In July 2005 University to obtain her master’s in criminal privilege to be employed by such a respected justice. she took a position as human resource director district. I’m thrilled! Thank you Keystone for for the SEPP Management Group in helping me spread my wings! Jason Mackie is employed at Carbondale YMCA Binghamton. She is enjoying her job and thinks as program director. it is great to be using her Keystone education.

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After graduating from Keystone, Ethan Lewis took on a position for Disney World in Florida working with the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom. He is enjoying this great opportunity Alumni Benefit Program and learning the ins and outs of a major company in an effort to continue his career by Leaving on a trip? How does 10-25% off nationwide car rentals and hotel either staying at Walt Disney World or moving rooms sound? Members of the National Alumni Association can now receive on to the Disney Cruise Line. Ethan would love to hear what his classmates have been doing discounts on a large number of travel services through Membership since graduation. E-mail him at Management Services. To receive your membership cards, e-mail the Office [email protected]. of Alumni Relations at [email protected] with your name, Jessica LiBassi works for Community Medical mailing address, and current employment information. We will mail your Center in Scranton, Pa, as a physical therapist assistant. ID cards to your home so you can start saving today!

Julia Mariani has accepted a management internship at Target in Dickson City, Pa.

Robert J. McAndrew is presently employed Kathryn Wanyo is employed at Lord & Taylor in Deaths as a police detective while continuing with his Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as systems operator. Ruth Coult Herron ’14 education in criminal justice. After graduation, Amy K. Williams took an Raymond Thomas ’22 Don Melia, Jr. is employed with the internship at the Smithsonian Institution, Jack Donis ’37 Pennsylvania State Police. National Museum of American History, which Sidney Schwartz ’38 she found very exciting. She worked with the Daniel D. Peters ’39 James Mirabelli is employed with Parente Exhibit Production Department and created Elizabeth Bradley Jenson ’39 Randolph, PC as a junior accountant. graphics for exhibits, posters, and newspaper ads. Harold G. Hall, Jr. ’40 She plans on returning to Keystone for another Ronald R. Williams ’40 Jim Potter is employed as a helpdesk technician bachelor’s degree in Art Education. She thanks Ruth Banks ’41 Keystone for how well prepared her education for MetLife of Clarks Summit, Pa. Eleanor L. Tunk ’41 made her for her internship. Charles W. Tuttle ’41 Adam Rauch is employed as a heavy equipment operator for Ken Rauch Excavating. Kevin Winkler holds a position as a sales Nancy Williams Wilcox ’41 representative for Kelly Motor Company. Reverend George K. Evans ’42 Vickie Rhodes works as a technology aide for Myrtle A. Jarman Williams ’42 Athens Area School District in Athens, Pa. Kimberly Wood is a resident counselor for Step Carl W. MacDougall ’43 By Step. Robert H. Widmer ’44 Steven Russin works for Ceasars Resort in the Mary McColm ’48 Pocono Mountains. Chris Yeakel is working as a stream restoration Inez J. Logie ’48 intern for the Wyoming County Conservation Frederick August Hintermister ’50 Linda Scott District in Pennsylvania. After graduation was hired as Edward Prall ’50 HR assistant at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Donald O. Sick ’50 Tobyhanna, Pa. Michele Yodice accepted a position as assistant general manager for the Fairfield Inn. Samuel W. Schuler ’51 Billie Seymour is employed by Lockheed Martin Shirley Morgan Friden ’51 Systems Integration in Owego, NY. Births Willard R. Hughes Jr. ’54 Frances Simonetta Devereaux ’56 In addition to coming back to Keystone for Mikayla Louise, daughter of Deanna Pisa ’95 Marion Jane Gallo Maietta ’57 and Michael Walton his bachelor’s degree, Justin Siniawa is employed Frederick Eckel ’57 with Siniawa Enterprises in commercial real Daniel G. Roberts ’58 estate. Marriages Donald R. Leonard ’65 Stephen R. Cheskiewicz ’84 and David J. John J. Lavelle ’66 Cathy Vadella is an IT analyst for Tyco Michaels, Jr. Thomas L. Murphy ’68 Electronics. Gary J. Kurisko ’71 Kelly Vinton substitutes for Wayne Highlands Charles J. Wingert ’82 and Western Wayne School Districts. David Magee ’84 Ranee Lane ’04

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