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A m a g a z i n e f o r W esley College Alumni & F r i e n d s

Teachers of the Year

[president’s message ]

A Fresh Start

esley experienced an excellent start to the new academic year. Before classes began on August 25th, it was a joy to personally meet students and parents on Wcampus and in the residence halls. Over 550 new students joined the upperclass- men, bringing this year’s undergraduate enrollment to over 1400, in addition to the 300 graduate students. The semester is quickly moving toward completion and Parker Library is fully utilized by students finishing papers and studying for examinations. As president of Wesley, I have one of the most outstand- ing positions in the country. Each day, it is a pleasure to work with and observe gifted and talented faculty and staff, meet and interact with dynamic students and have the privilege of meeting our alumni and friends throughout the United States. Wesley College has a rich history and a “Each day, it is a tremendous future. With the turbulent pleasure to work with financial times that surround us, the words and observe gifted and of Franklin Delano Roosevelt come to mind. He stated, “The only limit to our realization talented faculty and of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. staff, meet and interact Let us move forward with strong and active with dynamic students faith.” and have the privilege of Wesley College is moving forward with meeting our alumni and strong and active faith and has a grand opportunity to increase its presence in the friends throughout the higher education community. You are part United States.” of this experience, and I thank you for your support and passion for this fine and noble institution. I hope you enjoy this new edition of Wesley magazine, which contains the annual Honor Roll of Donors for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.

Very best wishes,

Dr. William N. Johnston President A magazine for Wesley College Alumni & Friends Volume XXXVII, No. I

Institutional Advancement Staff Dr. William N. Johnston President (302)736-2508 Winter 2008 [email protected]

Kevin J. Loftus Vice President for Institutional Advancement (302)736-2316 [email protected]

Amanda H. Downes ’06 Director of Alumni Affairs & Parent Relations (302)736-2318 [email protected]

Jennifer Telles Director of the Annual Wesley Fund (302)736-2317 [email protected]

Leigh Ann Little Director of Publications & Campus Photographer (302)736-2315 [email protected]

Geoff Goyne Director of News & Sports Information (302)736-2450 [email protected]

Christine Ramirez Administrative Assistant (302)736-2467 [email protected]

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Contributors Contributing Editor Amanda H. Downes ’06

Contributing Writers Amanda Downes, Geoff Goyne, Elise Marie Knable, Leigh Ann Little, Kevin Loftus, Lesley Louder, Chad Robinson, Jennifer Telles, Jillian Tracy and Amanda Wessell. 3 26 34

Design + Production F e a t U r e s MSK Partners, Inc. 26 teaCHERS OF THE YEAR 34 L ET’S GET PHYSICAL www.wesley.edu Wesley has seen great evidence It takes dedication and desire Printed in the U.S.A. of the strength of its programs to get where alumnus Aaron Wesley magazine is looking for talented local through the success of its graduates. Sistrunk ’98 is today. alumni writers. This is a great opportunity to share your talent with fellow alumni and friends 30 FAMILY GOALS D e p a r t m e n t s of Wesley College. It’s also a good way to stay involved with your alma mater and give back. The Bivins family has proven 3 Campus highlights If you live near Dover and would like the chance that the family that stays together 38 Class Notes to have your writing published, please contact 40 Sports Leigh Ann Little, director of publications. plays together. On the Cover: Debbie Kenton ’01 pictured in her classroom, as photographed by Elise Marie Knable ’09.

Wesley College winter 2008  John Wesley (1703-1791) The Wesley College Mission John Wesley (1703-1791) is the “Wesley” in Wesley College. Wesley College seeks to be a premier institution for helping His mother Susanna Wesley (1670-1742) was a great influence students gain the knowledge, skills, and moral and ethical upon him spiritually and he also shared her reserved, disciplined attitudes necessary to achieve their personal goals and temperament. Apparently he laid it on a little thick as a young contribute to the welfare of their communities in the global man when he had written her. Her reply was motherly: “... the society. The College endeavors to impart a desire for lifelong conclusion of your letter is very kind. That you were ever dutiful learning and an enhanced capacity for critical and creative I very well know, but I know myself enough to rest satisfied thinking so that students can reap the rewards of intellectual with a moderate share of your affection. Indeed it would be growth and professional effectiveness. unjust of me to desire the love of anyone. Your prayers I want As a College in a covenant relationship with the United and wish; nor shall I cease while I live to beseech Almighty God Methodist Church, and founded upon Christian principles, to bless you!...” The mother knew the son very well that she had Wesley strives to realize a holistic campus environment of so carefully raised. common purpose, caring, tolerance, inclusiveness, responsibility, and service that is the heart of the concept of community. Wesley, founded in 1873, is a private, co-educational, student-centered college. Located in Dover, Delaware, Wesley is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Senior Administration Board of Trustees Trustees Emeriti Alumni Association Dr. William N. Johnston Charles R. Dashiell, Jr., Chair Rev. David A. Baker Board of Directors President Ann Burton, Vice-Chair Rev. Jonathan E. Baker Stephanie Smith Christiano ’98, Dr. J. Thomas Sturgis Rev. Dr. James T. Seymour, Hon. Eugene D. Bookhammer President Vice President for Academic Affairs Secretary Elizabeth M. Barber Lynn Schmid Knable ’67, Kevin J. Loftus Rev. Jack F. Abel, Jr. Lillian Burris Vice President Vice President for Frank Andrews Dr. George V. Kirk Fred Steigerwalt ’95 Institutional Advancement Dr. Basilio Bautista Dr. Thomas C. Roe Secretary Eric Nelson Dr. Joseph S. Bellmeyer Mr. Gilbert S. Scarborough, Jr. Tamra Antanaitis ’90 Vice President for Finance Thomas W. Burn, Jr. Bishop Peter D. Weaver Treasurer William Firman Rev. Boyd B. Etter, ex-officio Richard Bradley ’70 Dean of Enrollment Management Robert V.A. Harra, Jr. Anne Buckler ’62 Tad Fox ’95 Mary-Alice Ozechoski Rev. Dr. Patricia Bryant Harris Barry Hawlk ’72 Dean of Students D. Wayne Holden Rev. W. LeRoy Jones Kirsten Higgins ’98 Dr. Mark Pruett-Barnett Daniel Kimmel ’95 Chaplain/Director of Alan B. Levin Debra Kubacki ’91 Church Relations Donald L. Masten Dorothy McLaughlin Thomas J. Leary ’70 Rev. Dr. Sandra Steiner Ball Matt Lindell ’03 Harry D. “Skip” Willis Louisa Jane MacDonald ’60 Dr. Rafael Zaragoza David Maxwell ’69

 winter 2008 Wesley College HighlightsNews and views from Wesley College By Kevin Loftus [ s t r a t e g i c p l a n n i n g ] ­ Strategically Speaking Performa Higher Education, are being conducted this fall. Group sessions will include constituents among the Board of Trustees, faculty, traditional students, alumni/donors, non-traditional students, graduate students and the Dover community in order to obtain insight from each group. As all of these groups are important stakeholders of the institution, their unique perspec- tives can provide valuable information about Wesley’s past and present, which will ultimately aid in the planning of the College’s future. In June of 2008, shortly after Dr. internal concerns of the institution. According to Dr. Johnston, the Johnston became president of Wesley The meeting was facilitated by Joanne College hopes to accomplish “the College, he indicated that one of his Soliday, executive vice president of creation of a strategic plan with priorities for the College community Performa Higher Education, who supporting benchmarks to track was to embark upon the creation of a specializes in organizational develop- success, such as new student enrollment new strategic plan. The plan will ment and administrative solutions for goals, retention, scholarships, average provide a roadmap for the College, small private colleges. On August 21, class size and annual fund goals.” The identifying areas in which Wesley can Dr. Johnston hosted a campus-wide plan is expected to be completed by grow programmatically and through strategic planning kick-off session that mid-year of 2009. new construction or renovation. It is included the entire faculty and staff. envisioned that the strategic plan will The three-hour meeting focused on establish the groundwork for an conducting an environmental scan and eventual capital campaign, enabling the assessing Wesley College’s strengths, College to move forward with its vision internal and external threats, opportu- for the future. To begin the process, the nities as well as a customer analysis. College has contracted with Performa “This important endeavor will Higher Education of Burlington, N.C., a consist of an inclusive, collaborative highly respected consulting firm with a process that is designed to build proven track record in this area to facili- consensus among campus constituen- tate the creation of the strategic plan. cies and address the needs of both This is truly an exciting time for In early August, President Johnston the academic and co-curricular Wesley College. As the strategic and his Cabinet traveled to Performa’s environments,” Johnston remarked. planning process continues, look for offices to begin the process by identi- Separate constituency planning further updates in future issues of fying strengths, external threats and sessions, led by the consultants from Wesley magazine. W

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[ aca d e m i c r e s o u r c e c e n t e r ] By Amanda Wessell ’09 Inside the ARC

One of Wesley College’s greatest tutor requirements became more rigid unused books out of the Center. strengths has traditionally been its than ever to ensure quality learning Afterwards, the donated furniture was supportive and intimate learning in the ARC. Charlene Stephens, moved in. State Farm provided tables, environment. In tune with that director of the Department of chairs, desks and individual study tradition and in response to the Academic Support, assistant director carrels for the ARC, Disability Services growing needs of a new generation of Christine McDermott and Connie and the three directors’ offices. college learners, the Department of Strickland, director of the Writing Stephens emphasizes the Academic Support is one area on Center, all agree that the remodeled importance of the remodeled Center. campus that has seen increased Center, along with the continued use She stated, “The mission [of our programming and organizational of TutorTrac and new certification department] is to provide any expansion in recent years. Since the opportunity for tutors, have positively academic help that any students need. beginning of 2008, the department impacted the College as a whole. If you have high quality programs, you has enhanced its need high quality student-centered leaders and a high academic programs. quality facility.” These programs, State Farm’s gen- which include erosity has made Freshmen Academic the ARC a more Support Track, Peer inviting and effec- and Writing Center tive study area Tutoring, Disability and has drawn in Services and Career many more stu- Services, provide dents. “With the resources to aid furniture and light, student learning students are able to and academic leave their room of achievement. distractions and As the new year have a place com- began, the depart- fortable enough to ment worked to study — a place establish new of quietness,” accommodations McDermott said. for students in the Academic Resource After receiving the approval of These new developments have had Center (ARC). State Farm Insurance College administrators in January an undeniably positive effect on generously contributed to the remodel- 2008, the staff of the Department of student use and learning. The ing of the ARC by donating furniture Academic Support began discussion capabilities of the TutorTrac software that supplemented additional study with State Farm about gift opportu- have allowed the department to space for students and increased nities. The remodeling itself started effectively track and measure the student usage of the Center. Also, the immediately after students left for increased use of the facility that has department expanded use of the summer break. The College provided resulted from the upgrade. TutorTrac software called TutorTrac, a web-based new carpet for the ARC and contracted records recently reported an over 200% program that facilitates recordkeep- for new paint in both the ARC and increase in usage of the ARC compared ing and tutoring access. Moreover, Writing Center, after moving 15,000 to the previous year, clearly showing

 winter 2008 Wesley College the positive results of the enhanced tutor training, Wesley’s peer tutors and and for them to develop the desire facility as well as the usefulness of Writing Center tutors now can become to be successful,” McDermott sum- TutorTrac recordkeeping. internationally certified. Despite addi- marized. The latest progress in the Hand in hand with the facil- tional requirements and hours of tutor- Department of Academic Support is ity improvements, Stephens also has ing needed, the Wesley tutoring staff as another clear indication that the 2008- stepped up the opportunities for a whole has grown, in part due to this 2009 year at Wesley is being marked by growth within her support team. development. positive change. As the academic year Through the College Reading and Along with the new opportunities continues, the department will con- Learning Association (CRLA), an of this department come higher aca- tinue to fulfill a vital need on campus international educational organization demic expectations. “The desire is for and enhance educational excellence at that specializes in learning centers and students to expect more of themselves Wesley College. W

“The mission [of our department] is to provide any academic help that any students need. If you have high quality programs, you need high quality leaders and a high quality facility.”

Wesley College winter 2008  [ b r a n c h i n g o u t ] By Lesley Louder ’05 A Learning Fortress Wesley New Castle Offers Great Educational Experience With a New Twist

As northern Delaware is the hub of economic development of students,” according to its mission statement. Dr. Paul and business enterprise in the state, it is not surprising that C. Thornton, dean of adult studies for Wesley New Castle, the New Castle campus of Wesley College has grown and describes the typical Wesley New Castle student as an thrived since its establishment ten short years ago. The cam- individual between the ages of 25 and 50 who is balancing pus offers an innovative educational experience designed for a career and a family life. an atypical college student. Since its inception, Wesley New Castle has expanded its Wesley New Castle’s program of study was “created offerings both in course structure and content. When the first especially for working adults and is dedicated to provid- class from Wesley’s New Castle campus graduated in 2000, ing the highest quality degree programs for a diverse range only associate and bachelor’s degrees in Business were offered. An MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) program was soon added. Wesley New Castle offerings were recently expanded to include degree programs in Nursing, Teaching and a certificate program in Accounting. While all of these academic programs are geared to accom- modate the non-traditional student, the cohort model for the Business programs oper- ates differently than the more traditional college schedule of daytime classes available in Nursing and Teaching. Students in the Business pro- grams may start their studies in any given month of the year by joining a cohort, a small group of students who begins the academic program together. The members choose the evening of the week to meet and continue to engage in small group work, forming a strong bond throughout the tenure of their degree program. In some instances, students have even met their future spouses in these cohorts! As the curriculum at Wesley

 winter 2008 Wesley College New Castle has grown, so have the student enrollment num- first Wesley College New Castle Exemplary Student Award bers. In the initial year of its existence, the campus topped out was given out and presented to graduate Linda Williams at at 100 students, and current enrollment records now exceed Spring Commencement. 400 students. Last month, Wesley New Castle became the first In many ways, Wesley has tried to better integrate the two four-year college to be designated by the Delaware Workforce campuses and student bodies, which administrators hope Investment Board (WIB) as a training provider. WIB is a will provide organizational benefits for the College and its Delaware sponsored program that works to improve the constituents. While serving as chair of the Business depart- employability of state citizens by lining up training ment in Dover, Dean Thornton conducted a special study of experiences. The New Castle Chamber of Commerce, the Wesley New Castle students and their views. The overall specifically Chamber University, a program which works with results showed that the New Castle students felt detached various colleges and universities to provide information and from the main campus and wanted to be a bigger part of the monthly seminars to aid success in the business world, recent- Wesley community. In response to this, administrators have ly promoted Wesley New Castle as a training provider for made efforts to bridge the gap. The College has streamlined its small businesses and entrepreneurial clients. Wesley New the student identification process and is planning to Castle hosted a Chamber seminar in the summer of 2008 and implement a system to provide Wesley New Castle students is currently planning another for December. with the same IDs and the same system that exists on the While Wesley New Castle prides itself on catering to the Dover campus. needs of working professionals, campus administrators still Wesley’s Office of Institutional Advancement, in aim to maintain a collegiate air and provide the amenities promoting its message to new graduates about the alumni expected at a higher education institution. Both a full- services and communications it provides, gave out Class of service campus bookstore and snack shop have been added 2008 t-shirts and other free goodies and information to the to the facility. Graduating students from Wesley New Castle New Castle students prior to their graduation in May. On participate in Winter and Spring Commencement exercises August 1, the first exclusive Wesley New Castle alumni event in Dover. A new tradition began earlier this year when the was held at the Iron Hill Brewery in Wilmington, Del. Dean Thornton, Director of Alumni Affairs Amanda Downes and President William Johnston spoke to the alumni about goals to keep the graduates connected to the institution and to one another. Attendees at the alumni event shared heartfelt stories of their individual paths that led to Wesley, the strong friend- ships they made with classmates and their gratitude to the program for the educational opportunities they received. While outreach efforts and connections at Wesley New Castle will only get stronger, it is evident that the campus has already developed a strong educational model of success and that the graduates leave the program proud of their Wesley degrees. W

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[ c ommunity outre ac h ] By Elise Marie Knable ’09 A Look Into the Closet Introducing the Hope Closet

Hope United Methodist Church and local pastor. In order to be equitable recruits support for Hope Closet. “For Wesley College began a new ministry in its service, Hope Closet coordina- Christian people, this provides an together in 2004. Designed to fulfill a tor and founder and former pastor of expression of God’s love in Jesus Christ crucial need in the local community, Hope Church Margie Pruett explained, to the community around them. It the Hope Closet provides personal “Records are kept and no one is served shows the neighborhood around the hygiene items to families with more than once a month.” College that Wesley is not some limited income who cannot afford to Not only is this outreach program unconnected unit. It’s there and aware, buy them. Every Thursday night from providing a valuable service in the and attempting to help those who really 6-8 p.m., the Closet operates out of Dover area, but it also represents a need help.” He added, “We have two Wesley College Chapel on the corner of great example of partnership and faculty members who have been very Division and Bradford Streets in order teamwork. Dana Sharpe, a member faithful for the last couple of years — to serve disadvantaged residents. of Hope church, regularly shops for and Dr. Randall Clack and Dr. Jamie Among the items dispensed are stocks the Hope Closet. Members of Whitman-Smithe. They faithfully toiletries such as soap, shampoo, the congregation contribute by either work the Closet the second Thursday deodorant and toothbrushes as well donating items or money, or volunteer- each month.” as household items including deter- ing to staff the Closet on the evenings In a true sense of collaboration, gent, toilet paper and paper towels. when it is open. Pruett-Barnett has tried to ensure Hope Closet requires a referral from Among the Wesley campus that the staffing and donation needs a social service agency, school nurse, community, Wesley Chaplain Dr. of Hope Closet are dispersed among the Modern Maturity Center or a Mark Pruett-Barnett actively more than just a handful of dedicated

 winter 2008 Wesley College individuals. “We had one instance follow Dr. and Mrs. Johnston’s lead in Pruett-Barnett reminded when we were almost out of goods, and staffing Hope Closet. readers, “This is a tangible way for we called out to the College because While efforts for support have been you, through your relationship with the Hope Church was stretched to steady, the Hope Closet is struggling the College, to help minister to people the limit in terms of providing these to meet the growing surge of requests right here in Dover. The people who things.” He continued, “The College in recent months as the economy has have pressing and immediate needs really came through.” Pruett-Barnett worsened. “When we saw the gas prices that can’t wait for major policy has noticed that as more people on go up so much, people were having to decisions come here, but you can do campus have become aware of the make difficult choices between something very quickly about it.” Hope Closet, especially students, more buying gas or detergent for people are getting involved. This, he themselves,” Pruett-Barnett noted. hopes, is a trend that will continue. Hope Closet continues to seek the What is needed? n Toothbrushes* n Band aids n Dish detergent* “For Christian people, this n Toilet paper* n Combs provides an expression of God’s n Feminine hygiene items* n Toothpaste love in Jesus Christ to the n Body soap community around them… n Laundry detergent* n Tissues It’s [Wesley] there and aware, n Hair brushes n Lotion and attempting to help those n Paper towels* n Shampoo and Conditioner* who really need help.” n Deodorant n Razors n Shaving cream Initiatives have been taken within involvement of others through * These items go very quickly the residence halls to increase donations or volunteering. There are community service among students, hopes to open the Closet a second To contribute a monetary donation to the the effects of which Pruett-Barnett has night, but issues of staffing and supply Hope Closet, please mail your check to: already started to see. “Zimmerman are causing some concern. “If people Hope United Methodist Church [residence hall] students are going to did come out for a second night, the P.O. Box 1994 be involved in it [Hope Closet] for the question is could we keep it stocked for Dover, DE 19903 rest of the semester. Student Life is them.” Pruett-Barnett summarized. really stressing service, and this gives Hope Closet accepts donations at Make checks payable to Hope United an opportunity to do that,” he said. In various drop-off locations throughout Methodist Church and mark “Hope Closet” planning activities surrounding Dr. campus, including Wesley College in the memo. Johnston’s installation as president, Chapel, the Scarborough Alumni the campus Inauguration Committee House, the Student Life office, the If interested in volunteering for Hope promoted Hope Closet as its service International House or the Finance Closet, please contact Dr. Mark Pruett project to bolster support campus-wide office. Hope Church is glad to accept Barnett at 302-736-2485 or and beyond. Students, faculty, staff, monetary donations on behalf of Hope [email protected] W alumni and community members were Closet to go towards the purchase of encouraged to contribute items and needed items.

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[ a r o u n d ca m p u s ] By Amanda Wessell ’09 Homecoming ’08

This year’s Homecoming celebration continued the age-old tradition of bringing the campus and the alumni community together to reunite and revel in school pride and shared memories. In the spirit of this year’s Homecoming theme, “Something Old, Something New,” not only were old friendships reconnected and new memories made, but the weekend activities offered a new take on some old favorites. Friday activities included two annual events that have been a staple of recent Homecomings. The 13th Annual Wolverine Fall Golf Classic kicked off the weekend at Jonathan’s Landing. Alumni, friends and local business leaders enjoyed a day of golf tournament. Meanwhile, the Tau for their outstanding leadership in along with gift bags, prizes and a tasty Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau building an auto empire in northern buffet, while raising funds to International Nursing Honor Society Kent County and southern New Castle support Wesley College Athletics. In held its yearly conference, educat- County in Delaware, and for their the end, the foursome of Ron Slacum, ing attendees on “Nurses Mentoring many contributions to the community Gray Warrington, Dave Vaughn and Nurses.” On Friday evening, Wesley’s and their alma mater. Fred Knight came out ahead in the Student Government Association Two-season athlete Jillyn livened up Fulton Street on campus Coleman from the Class of 1993 was with a Block Party featuring a delicious inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame barbeque, live music, inflatables, for her many accolades in softball and exciting giveaways and other novelties. basketball, including receiving one of The Wesley Alumni Association the highest national honors in women’s added a taste of something new to the basketball by being selected as a Kodak weekend lineup by hosting the Alumni All-American, Honorable Mention, Award Ceremony and Reception at only awarded to the top 20 players in the Schwartz Center for the Arts the the country. Also inducted was Chris same evening. This event, honoring Becker from the Class of 1999 and 2008 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, 2001, another Wesley standout in two allowed classmates and family of the sports — baseball and football. Becker honorees to mingle with fellow Wesley still holds many school records at the graduates and friends at a pre-recep- College that have yet to be broken, tion before the ceremony. Brothers including 21 career pitching wins, Bill ’66 and Skip Willis ’70 were 9 wins in a season and .636 career named to the Alumni Hall of Fame winning percentage. Honoree Staci

10 winter 2008 Wesley College Maris ’99/’02 also joined this elite various student organizations were a crowned 2008 Homecoming King and Athletic Hall of Fame roster on Friday big hit! The campus groups portrayed Queen by President Johnston. evening. Maris was a record-setting the Homecoming theme through The 48-0 romp provided much rea- goal keeper for the field hockey team, brilliantly decorated golf carts and son to party at the Post-Game event who helped her team win the Wesley banners while showing their school for alumni and other members of the program’s first PAC Championship spirit. A variety of other groups, College community. An array of heavy and was named the MVP of the including the Dover Police Honor appetizers and delicious fruit smooth- tournament. Guard, Central Middle School and ies along with the entertainment of a After opening remarks by Alumni Campus Community School march- live band provided a great backdrop for Board President Stephanie Smith ing bands, Del-Tech drum line, local celebrating, reliving campus memories Christiano ’98, a welcome by newly- rock band “Technopop Staci” and and renewing Wesley friendships. inaugurated president Dr. William The Children’s Theatre, were proudly Wesley alumni who have attended Johnston and heartfelt tributes to the represented down the streets of Dover. Homecoming dinners in the past five outstanding alumni, attendees The parade ended continued to celebrate at a dessert near Scott D. Miller reception following the presentations. Stadium, where Saturday events featured some an exciting Wesley traditional activities while infusing football game took some fresh twists on the Homecoming place. event schedule. This year, Wesley The Wolverines College alumni were greeted at both faced off against the College Center and a hospital- Newport News ity tent across from Scott D. Miller Apprentice and Stadium and were welcomed back to produced another campus with a free alumni gift. Many Homecoming alumni took advantage of the victory to the campus tours provided by Wesley delight of the College Student Ambassadors, packed crowd of revisiting old haunts and exploring Wesley fans. The the campus growth and improvements halftime show in recent years. featured special The Homecoming Parade, a recent introductions of revival of an old tradition from former the Alumni Hall Wesley College Homecoming festivi- of Fame’s new- ties, attracted a large crowd of alumni, est members as students, faculty, staff and commu- well as this year’s nity residents. Dr. and Mrs. William Homecoming Johnston served as Grand Marshals, attendants. Joshua leading the parade down State Street. Jones and Elizabeth This year’s “Golf Cart Floats” featuring Groves were

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experienced a change of scenery this As Wesley athletics have played a year, as class reunions and non-reunion strong role at the College throughout year alumni gathered at 33 West — a its history, Homecoming would not popular eatery in downtown Dover. have been complete without its share of Attendees reconnected and reminisced sporting events. Several Wesley squads with classmates over a delicious dinner. captured victories over the weekend, The group was addressed by President including the women’s volleyball team Johnston, who provided a brief campus defeat of Bryn Athyn and both the update, expressed the College’s appreci- women’s soccer team and the men’s ation for its rich history and the loyalty soccer team shutouts over Valley Forge and support of its alumni and invited Christian. Also, Wesley field hockey the graduates to share stories of their alumni played against the current team eras at Wesley. Alumni celebrating their of students. 45th or 50th year reunion posed for In the spirit of Wesley’s United group photos and were recognized with Methodist roots, the Worship Service at recognize this milestone. mementos from the College. Wesley Chapel, hosted jointly by Hope As this special affair ended, Also added to the festivities this Church, was a fitting way to begin alumni bid farewell to classmates and year was a Young Alumni Party down- the final day of the festivities. College friends while making plans to meet town at W.T. Smithers. Spearheaded Chaplain Dr. Mark Pruett-Barnett up again soon and return for another by members of the Class of ’98, this delivered the sermon. The College’s Homecoming. Through the joy and event attracted a huge turnout of young “Golden Grads” — class members from enthusiasm expressed by alumni alumni, all of whom had a great time 1958 and earlier — were treated to an throughout the weekend events, it catching up with Wesley friends. That elegant brunch on Sunday along with is evident that Wesley College has same evening, Student Activities hosted entertainment from “The First State touched many lives over time. Truly, the Comedy Blitz at the Schwartz Strings” ensemble. Alumni from the the Wesley spirit is alive and well in all Center for the Arts. Drawing in Class of 1958 who celebrated their those that call Wesley College home. students and alumni alike, headliner 50-year class anniversary were officially To view the full 2008 Homecoming ANT from “Last Comic Standing” and inducted into the Golden Grads Circle photo album, log onto “Celebrity Fit Club” got the last laughs. and presented a small token to www.weare.wesley.edu W

12 winter 2008 Wesley College By Amanda Wessell ’09 [ t o m m i b A r r e t t ] Shooting for the Stars Wesley English Student is Out of this World

First grade teacher at Morris Early Childhood Center and of the facility, spending time in the robotics department, the Wesley College English major, Tommi Barrett, got the NASA airplane hangar and a wind tunnel facility, where shock of her life late last spring. After multiple phone calls, aircraft and spacecraft are tested. scholarship applications and a long awaited response, Barrett Out of all of her experiences and accomplishments at heard back from NASA — yes, NASA — easily one of the NASA, Barrett recalls the moments that stood out the most. most prestigious scientific and technological organizations in “Researching and writing about NASA’s work and meet- the nation and certainly the most impressive site for a Wesley ing astronaut Dr. Tom Jones,” she said. She continued, “My College internship. Barrett stated, “I really thought I hadn’t family was able to stay with me for most of the summer too, heard things right when I first listened to the voice message which made my experience very special. I can honestly say about working for NASA.” that I saw a rocket launch at NASA (albeit very little) that Barrett soon headed off to NASA’s was designed by my own daughter, Langley Research Center in Hampton, who attended a space camp for kids at Va. to make one of her longest-held the Virginia Air and Space Center.” childhood dreams come true. Barrett For Barrett, working as a techni- recalled, “I have always been in awe of cal writer alongside her mentor was a space science and NASA’s missions. As true learning opportunity. Due to the a young girl, I would often hide down preciseness required for the content of in my family’s basement and listen to NASA’s scientific publications, Barrett a radio broadcast recording of man’s was constantly researching scientific first walk on the moon.” Luckily for papers while paying close attention to her, NASA’s Summer Scholars pro- the information that each article gram and strong efforts on her part to contained. “The data had to be gain acceptance and to thrive in this technically and scientifically correct,” program led Barrett to see firsthand Barrett said. She also authored her some of NASA’s missions at work. own technical paper on a topic of her The NASA Langley Research choice, and presented her research Center where Barrett interned is a his- work during a presentation session torical center and has been in opera- with other NASA interns. Her paper tion since 1917. It is the location where was entitled “Concept for a Sensor the original astronauts trained for their missions in space. Installing Micro Robot (SIMR).” Although Barrett will be Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, also was receiving her degree in English, her achievements in such a trained at Langley. For Barrett, being in a place of such his- technical and scientifically-based field reflect her versatility torical significance was an amazing experience. and the breadth of her academic talents. Barrett was hired to work as a technical writer in the Equally impressive is Barrett’s ability to juggle so much Non-destructive Evaluation Sciences Branch (NESB), under in her daily life, and to do it all so successfully. This includes the mentorship of Mr. Cy Wilson, a NASA engineer. Her teaching, going to school part-time to obtain her third tasks involved researching, editing and writing techni- degree and being a mother to a nine-year-old. In addition, cal memorandums that would be published on the NASA she still finds time to volunteer for the Delaware Nature website. Although she spent much of her time reviewing Society. Now, with this experience at NASA under her belt, scientific journals for her work, she was able to conduct some Barrett’s horizons are broader than ever. Wesley College is hands-on research in a laboratory, where she studied the proud to call her one of its own. W photolithography process. Barrett also was able to tour most

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[ I n t r o d u c i n g D r . j o h n s t o n ] By Chad T. Robinson ’05 A New Beginning Wesley College Inaugurates New President Parker Library showcasing the work of local artist, Deborah Stelling. On Wednesday, faculty and staff were hosted at a reception and the 2008- 2009 Faculty Lecture Series kicked off. Held in the Wesley Chapel, the first lecture in the series was presented by Dr. Elizabeth Espadas, Professor of Modern Languages, who spoke on “Spain’s New Historical Novel: In Search of Lost Histories.” Thursday was a day of celebration, service and reflection. The entire student community took part in a special Inaugural Dinner With a few brief words in the oath of office and the sponsored by Aramark, featuring a full buffet spread complete placing of the presidential medallion around his neck, with carving stations and ice sculptures. The community Dr. William N. Johnston officially became the President theme continued as Dr. and Mrs. Johnston volunteered at the of Wesley College on Friday, October 17. The Inauguration Hope Closet, a local outreach service which operates out of theme, “The Commitment of Community with a Vision for Wesley Chapel and is jointly run by Hope United Methodist Tomorrow,” was carried out with the weeklong festivities Church and the College. The president and his wife dispensed planned by the Inaugural Committee and which led up to the to needy residents various household items that had been historic occasion at Wesley College. This milestone brought collected by members of campus through the donation drive the entire College community together and emphasized the that was part of Inauguration Week. The evening ended with importance of working together to achieve a common goal a Service of Thanksgiving in the Wesley College Chapel with — a vision for the College’s bright future ahead. guest preacher Reverend Charlotte Nichols, a 1973 On Tuesday, the College opened an art exhibit in the graduate of Wesley. Friday brought a day of great excitement for the stu- dents, faculty, staff, alumni, townspeople, delegates and special guests that overflowed the Rollins Auditorium of the Schwartz Center for the Arts for the Inauguration Ceremony. “In the 135 years of Wesley’s history, the inauguration of a new president has only taken place fifteen times prior to today,” said Chair of the Board of Trustees Charles R. “Chip” Dashiell. “Today is a momentous day for the entire College community,” said Dashiell, “as we celebrate the achievements of this outstanding College and the investiture of its new President.”

14 winter 2008 Wesley College Representatives of various constituencies, including the faculty, staff, students, alumni, United Methodist Church and Johnston family as well as local, state and U.S. govern- ment leaders, offered genuine and warm words of greetings to Dr. Johnston and wished him well in his new role. The ceremony included favorite hymns of the Johnston family, including “Be Thou My Vision” and “God of Grace God of Glory” and a performance by the Wesley College Choir. Representative James A.S. Leach gave the Inaugural Address and also was presented the Wesley Award for his many years of outstanding public service. In his Inaugural Response, Dr. Johnston underscored the important work ahead for the College. “All that we hope to become is built on the strength of our community and I pledge to do everything possible to make this community as strong as possible.” Following the ceremony, a grand reception was held under a large tent on The Green in downtown Dover. The Green, laid out in 1717 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was bursting with the sound of bagpipes and African drums and highlighted by festive dancing of the Sankofa African Dance Company to make for a celebratory ending to a special day. To view the full Inauguration photo album, log onto www.weare.wesley.edu W

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[ student life ] By Elise Marie Knable ’09 New Staff, New Programs

Wesley College students have a with Mary-Alice Ozechoski during the other areas of my field.” Her previous plethora of fresh ideas in store from orientation process. Fisher continued work experience has prepared her for the Student Life office. Mary-Alice her work with student life through posts the marketing and public relations Ozechoski has assembled a strong at other colleges, including Christopher part of her position, to ensure that staff in her department to bring Newport University and Kutztown “there is a good product to put out for excitement, enthusiasm and new initia- University. students. That’s the focus right now tives to the table. Beth Fisher, Kevin As Wesley’s director of student — our product for students to get Hansbury and Amanda Kinkade activities, Fisher is constantly keep- involved in.” all have similar qualities Fisher feels that — interest in students’ there is already a lot of lives on campus, their opportunity at Wesley, education and the reten- and her focus is to tion rates at Wesley. build upon those areas Although alike in their and boost student professional awareness, involvement. “We’d the three individuals have like to engage a variety molded their positions at of students in a lot of Wesley and have already different ways. I think begun to demonstrate we have a lot of their unique skill sets and different students with passion for student life. different interests, and our goal is to connect beth fisher them as a whole in a director of number of areas.” student activities Fisher cited the Beth Fisher began her Pep Rally for the first career in student life two home football game at years after completing Wesley as one of the her undergraduate work successes so far. “We as a residential director had over 300 hundred at the Culinary Institute students there.” With of America in Hyde the numbers at the Pep Park, N.Y. After working Rally and the positive with students there, she turnout for Family felt the urge to get more Day on September 27, training in her field, and Fisher is pleased with went on to West Chester the progress in the University in Pennsylvania for her ing up with programming on other Student Life office so far this year. master’s of science degree in Counseling campuses and trying to bring similar “I want to add more to the pro- with a concentration in Higher programs to the College. “I take in gramming and give students a sense Education. She continued her work in what other colleges are doing when I that they want to stay on campus and student life as a graduate student at West visit and look at how they run their attend what’s going on.” Fisher hopes Chester and had an opportunity to work student union, student activities and to get to a point where students can

16 winter 2008 Wesley College look at a calendar of upcoming events Chester University to complete his spirit and the College’s mission. instead of seeing only one at a time. master’s in Clinical Psychology while “I want for them [the students] to This will allow students to have a carrying out a graduate assistant- have a really positive out-of-classroom broader sense of what’s going on and ship in Residence Life. “Essentially, I experience.” Hansbury emphasizes hopefully, spark increased interest in was an assistant hall director for two the importance of student growth participating. years,” he explained. He then worked and development, and hopes that new In addition to the social events that in the Student Affairs office as a resi- programming will help students she will continue to plan in order to dent director, gaining “a lot of experi- reach a new plateau in their keep students engaged, Fisher realizes ence in residence life, judicial affairs personal awareness and maturity. the primary role of student develop- and new student orientation.” Hansbury has plans to take a ment. “Education, in terms of programming, is really important to us. I think “That’s the focus right now — providing more resources for students, such as a presi- our product for students dent’s manual for organiza- tion presidents or develop- to get involved in.” ing a leadership retreat for students to attend to help educate them on programming is key.” Hansbury stayed well connected program that he successfully imple- Fisher knows that growing students’ with Wesley while in Pennsylvania mented at West Chester and bring it to skill sets and better preparing them through his involvement with Wesley. “The Giving Tree program was for planning processes and leadership the Alumni Association Board of for underprivileged mothers and their roles will ultimately strengthen the Directors, beginning in 2001. children. Ahead of time, we would student activities programs at Wesley “Being on the Alumni Board of gather toys, clothes and other items and benefit the students holistically. Wesley always kept me in touch with for children, and items for the moth- “I love the student development the Wesley community and what was ers. We got a lot of area businesses to aspect. Watching them come in as going on.” Although he never donate, and the college community freshmen to grow, develop and be expected to come back to the College, also got involved. The participants challenged and see them when they he is excited about the opportunity would come and spend a day in the finally realize who they are through to now serve his alma mater in a residence halls doing fun programs, the four-year period they are here is professional capacity. “I think with games, book readings and watching really significant.” With opportunity Dr. Johnston and Mary-Alice, there’s holiday movies.” The day culminated comes challenges, but Fisher is well- a whole new level of energy, and I’m with a nice meal and a visit from Santa prepared and eager. She feels that “this so glad to be a part of that.” Claus — “yours truly,” Hansbury said is the right place to be in my career Some of the tasks on Hansbury’s with a smile. right now.” plate are creating positive residential Wesley’s residence hall programs communities with a new program- have already begun to show an kevin hansbury ming model for each resident advisor, increase in numbers. “I’ve seen a lot director of residence life and increasing community service of good things. I think our students For Kevin Hansbury ’00, a Wesley among the residential student here give us a lot to work with.” Like alumnus who majored in Psychology, population. “I really want to see our Fisher, Hansbury was also encouraged the journey has led him back to his students become engaged in the by the strong turnout at the recent alma mater. Hansbury returned to greater Dover community.” He feels Pep Rally and feels that this is a good Wesley in August as director of that the stronger a residential indication of the enthusiasm and residence life in the Student Life office. community is, the more the school spirit that exists among the After graduation, he went to West members will embody the Wesley student body.

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Although Hansbury realizes that at Ithaca College in New York. She In addition to helping students some initiatives would be difficult to moved on to the University of South to gain valuable work experience, put into action overnight, he is hopeful Florida in Tampa, where she held Kinkade also is focused on increasing about implementing future projects in several positions, including assistant Wolverine pride and retention rates order to reach some of his long-term director of orientation, while complet- for the College. “We have so much to goals for the residence life program. “I ing her master’s degree in Education. be proud of here, and so much to be want to work towards starting a resi- Kinkade’s previous experience at other thankful for.” Kinkade hopes that a dence hall association next year. Each colleges has brought her to Wesley renewed sense of community can be hall would have a hall council,” he ready to take on the role of coordinator gained both within the residence halls explained. This program would allow of student life and resident director in and through the overall student for not only returning students, but Zimmerman Hall. programming implemented by also first year students to take on “I would like to get a larger group her department. leadership roles and get involved right of student leaders who are involved in Another one of Kinkade’s goals is to away, and would help in building things across the board,” Kinkade get the students out into the commu- the stronger sense of community his commented. Able to speak firsthand nity, “whether it’s the Wesley College department aims to achieve. “I really about the value of student work expe- community or the Dover community.” am here to serve students. I want for rience, she is now on the supervisory She has been impressed by the people them to have a positive experience here side and emphasizes the significance of on Wesley’s campus and their welcom- on campus.” “working with student employees and ing attitudes, which she feels are unique giving them a true assets among colleges and universities experience that is today. “Everyone is so caring and so going to prepare willing to get together for discussion, “I want them them for a position open up and get to know our students.” once they gradu- This makes Kinkade very optimistic [students] to ate.” about campus collaboration in the Understanding effort to grow pride and unity at the really feel like how vital it is for College. She believes that in order for college graduates students to feel and demonstrate school this is their home, to have relevant spirit and pride, it’s important for them experience upon to feel and witness it from those around and have them go entering the work them — not only fellow students but force, particularly faculty, staff and other members of the back and shout it considering today’s College community. uncertain “I want them [students] to really feel from the top of economic climate like this is their home, and have them and employment go back and shout it from the top of their house.” outlook, Kinkade their house — ‘Wesley College is a great knows that skill place to be for my education and building among individual development!’” Kinkade student workers is extremely advanta- shares her own appreciation for her amanda kinkade geous. She sees her role in preparing new home at Wesley. “I had been try- coordinator of student life students effectively for post-college life ing to get a job at Wesley for almost a In an undergraduate work-study to include, “doing constant evaluations year and waiting for a position like this assignment, Amanda Kinkade began and giving feedback, assigning specific to open. I feel very blessed to be here. her career in student life while a projects for them to take on their own, I wanted to return to a small private student herself, working in the Office and even working on the interview school…I think that Dover is a great of First Year Programs and Orientation process.” place to be. The sky is the limit.” W

18 winter 2008 Wesley College By Kevin Loftus [ N ursing fundr a i s i n g u p d a t e ]

The Nursing Cure

In 2004, Wesley College’s Department of the Wesley College Department of professional nursing workforce.” She Nursing launched the Health Care Work Nursing to: continued, “In order to accomplish Force Improvement Initiative, designed to n Strengthen the nursing programs that, we need to have state-of-the-art address the shortage of qualified nurses of Wesley College by augmenting learning space to accommodate not in Delaware and across the nation. The resources and promoting develop- only our current number of almost 300 nursing shortage is expected to increase ment of new models for curriculum. undergraduate and graduate students, over the next several decades as “baby n Provide students with a state-of-the- but the increasing numbers we boomers” grow older and a large per- art learning environment. anticipate in the future.” centage of the current workforce retires. n Provide the infrastructure and To date, Wesley has raised a total of Alarmingly, the State of Delaware alone equipment necessary to meet the $1,043,000 towards the construction of is expecting a shortage of 38 percent by growing national need for the new facility, with funding provided the year 2010, 46 percent by 2015, and development in nursing programs. by the following sources. 52 percent by 2020. n Increase the education and n The Longwood Foundation — In 2006, approximately $420,000 productivity of the regional health $750,000 was raised and utilized to upgrade care work force by enhancing the n The Federal Government — $173,000 laboratory equipment and renovate the ability of nurses to provide in HRSA federal appropriations existing nursing facility in Dulany Hall. high-quality, effective care. n The Welfare Foundation — $100,000 This was a major n The Marmot accomplishment for Foundation — Wesley, but there $20,000 is still work to be Underscoring the done. Going for- urgent nature of this ward, the College project, Gambardella looks to raise the explained, “Our funds to build a new current space is woe- 22,000 square-foot fully inadequate, even nursing academic with the upgrade done facility. in 2006. The build- This new facil- ing is a necessity for ity will enable the us to meet the needs College to expand of the students.” To its nursing programs augment efforts thus at both undergraduate and graduate n Enhance community partnerships far, the College seeks the help of all of levels. Coinciding with the construc- and economic development. Wesley’s alumni and friends in this tion of a new facility, Wesley looks to n Directly address the current and important effort to not only benefit strengthen the Nursing program by anticipated nursing shortage in current and future Wesley students, exploring new technologies for Delaware and beyond. but to make an impact on the nursing delivering instruction, acquiring new Dr. Lucille Gambardella, chair shortage in Delaware and the nation faculty and developing as well as of the Department of Nursing, advised, as a whole. If you would like to donate evaluating new models of nursing “This nursing shortage is projected far to this most worthy cause, please con- curriculum. The new facility will into the 21st century and Nursing at tact Vice President for Institutional effectively address the Health Care Work Wesley is committed to provide our Advancement Kevin Loftus at Force Improvement Initiative and allow share of nursing graduates into the 302-736-2316 or [email protected] W

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[ s t e p h a n i e s m i t h c h r i s t i a n o ’9 8 ] By Amanda Downes ’06 Q & A With Alumni Association President

For Stephanie Smith Christiano, ties to Wesley healthcare services for the uninsured. College are strong and many. Having met husband Derrick Passionate about higher education and supporting her Christiano ’96 on campus, the two married at the Wesley alma maters, Smith Christiano is active with committees College Chapel in July, 2004 in a ceremony witnessed by a and projects for her secondary school, Calverton School in large Wesley alumni contingent. Both have remained close to Maryland, as well as Wilmington University. Above all, she College faculty, coaches and former classmates, often has demonstrated steadfast dedication to Wesley, assisting getting together with Wesley friends at Homecoming, and supporting the field hockey program under Coach Tracey fraternity reunions and annual alumni games. Short for whom she played, and serving on the Alumni Smith Christiano credits her start in the financial field to Association Board of Directors since 2001. an internship at Merrill Lynch while an Accounting major at Smith Christiano took the helm as President of the Wesley Wesley. She went on to receive her MBA from Wilmington Alumni Association in 2007 and is leading the Board of University. Now, as Vice President and Certified Financial Directors at an important time and a turning point for the Planner at the Dover branch, she continues to support the institution, in light of the College’s new administration. company’s internship program with Wesley, which has Wesley magazine sat down with her to learn more about her produced two other employees with whom she currently loyalty to Wesley and her vision for the Alumni Association. works and another at the Wilmington branch. In addition to a full-time career and caring for her family, including 1½-year-old daughter Madison, Smith How would you summarize the primary role of the Alumni Christiano is an adjunct instructor in the Business Association and more specifically, the Board of Directors? Department at Delaware Tech and a board member of the The primary purpose of the Alumni Association is to help Hope Medical Clinic, an organization which provides free every student reconnect with Wesley. The Board also sponsors an annual fundraiser in order to raise funds to provide scholarships to current Wesley students.

What specific goals or initiatives do you envision for the Alumni Board this year? The Board is trying to get more involved on campus in 2008. We hosted two events this year at Homecoming. The Hall of Fame Ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of some special Wesley alums. The Young Alumni Party was planned with the help of many and was a huge success — many laughs and memories were shared at the event. Additionally, the Board realized that Wesley alumni have a connection that lasts a lifetime so the Board is working to create the “Wesley Legacy” scholarship which will be available for future Wesley students who are descendents of alums. For many of us, experiences at Wesley have defined our lives. I know they did for me. Thanks to Mrs. Marilyn Johnson, my internship led to a career in Dover.

Why do you feel it is so important to maintain connections with and support your alma mater? Wesley is important to all of us. Each of us has special memories. For me, there are so

20 winter 2008 Wesley College many — field hockey laughs, dorm stories, lifelong friends, a husband and a daughter named after a College friend. Your life takes shape during your College years. Now is a great time to What do you feel are the best ways for alumni to stay in touch with Wesley? The internet has changed the way that all explore We Are Wesley, of us communicate. Sign up and use the We Are Wesley website (www.weare.wesley.edu). It allows you to find lost the College’s alumni friends and share old stories. website and online Does the leadership of Dr. Johnston and his vision for resource. In addition Wesley College present any new opportunities for alumni engagement and if so, in what ways? I wish that more to a brand-new look, people would take an interest in the College and all of the growth on campus. So many people have a Wesley past — the site is more user- your comments and participation would help us to mold the College as it grows. The history and stories are so important. friendly and has new “For many of us, features and function- experiences at Wesley have ality that you’ll want to defined our lives. I know check out! they did for me.” You’ll still find the same great features, including: As the College undergoes a strategic planning process, n Online Alumni Directory what areas do you feel should be a focus? How do you see n Class Notes the Alumni Association playing a role in the College’s n News & Upcoming Events strategic plan? The Alumni Association has the opportunity n Group Photos to express what was special about Wesley — special friends, n Message Boards teammates, coaches and professors. It is important that the growth of the College does not undermine the people. After But now at We Are Wesley, you can: all, the professors and the coaches are what make Wesley so n Link your profile to your Facebook, MySpace or special. By coincidence, I met an alumnus from the early LinkedIn page 90s and he started asking about Dr. Jacobs in the Business n Customize your member page with news feeds from Department. That conversation made me realize what around the web defines Wesley — the professors that influenced us. n Add your own dynamic content or videos from Flickr, YouTube or other sites What message would you like to send to current Wesley n Create your own friends list and send email, write notes students soon to be alumni or recent graduates about the and share photos with friends Alumni Association? Your time at Wesley is short. Enjoy it n Start your own personal blog but learn from it. It is not important what letter grade you receive in a class. The knowledge and the life lessons are much Your Wesley friends are waiting for you at more important when you enter into the working world. As www.weare.wesley.edu Log in today! hard as it is to believe now, life is so simple while you are at Wesley…the challenge begins once your College days are Find your First Time Login ID number above your gone. When you graduate, stay connected to the College and name on the mailing label on this magazine. Need help? your happy memories. W Contact [email protected] for login assistance.

Wesley College winter 2008 21 [ in the news ] Faculty Accomplishments Teaching Teachers in Tobago, West Indies

Dr. Jill Cole, associate professor of teaching methods in their classrooms all over Tobago to meet together. In Education, and Professor Leah Lembo, as they work toward school reform addition to the teachings of Cole and visiting professor of Education, spent on the island, and Wesley College’s Lembo, instructors from the University of two weeks in Tobago this summer, par- Education Department fit the bill. Cole Trinidad and Tobago also provided cours- ticipating in a professional development and Lembo accepted Tobago’s invitation es on literacy, technology and science. program provided by Tobago’s Ministry of and provided a course titled “Creating a The students in Cole’s and Lembo’s Education. This represents another step Constructivist Classroom,” that included course participated in a variety of hands- into the global community taken by one 45 hours of instruction from July 7 on activities. They conducted and of Wesley’s own. through July 18. presented an inquiry research project, Trinidad and Tobago is a country at The program began the first morning wrote constructivist lesson plans to use the very end of the chain of Caribbean with an opening ceremony that included in their classrooms and met in small Islands, right before Venezuela. While some remarks by Trinidad and Tobago’s groups to grapple with the social issues Trinidad is fairly large for a Caribbean Secretary of Education, the Honorable which are integral to the constructivist island, Tobago is smaller than Delaware. Claudia Groome-Duke. She encouraged paradigm. The last day was one of cel- Small though it is, it boasts a tropical Tobagonian teachers to keep learning in ebration. The Tobagonian teachers sang climate, picturesque beaches and the order to be able to improve the futures and danced to traditional music, gave Western Hemisphere’s oldest protected of their students. gifts and took their Wesley instructors on rain forest. The professional development was an entertaining tour around the island. Tobago’s Ministry of Education held at Signal Hill Secondary School, The experience in Tobago has led had originally contacted Delaware’s an open-air structure built to capture to a proposal for a three-year partner- Department of Education, who in turn the sea breezes. With the high school ship between the Tobago Ministry of directed them to Wesley College and the students recently departed for their Education and Wesley College. The Global Initiatives program. The Ministry rainy season break (there are only two Education Department has proposed was specifically looking for instructors seasons in Tobago - rainy and dry), the a pilot program which would bring the to help their teachers use constructivist building was available for teachers from teachers and principal from one primary

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school in Tobago to Wesley College next summer for more coursework in constructivist teaching. This school will become a “sister school” for Wesley as the College endeavors to help them advance reform in Tobago’s Dr. k Athleen C. Jacobs mary Ann lush school system. When the teachers return to Tobago, they will actively put into effect the strategies they learned Dr. Kathleen Jacobs, professor Mary Ann Lush, assistant professor on Wesley’s campus. of Business Management, has been of Nursing, attended the US-China Wesley Education professors will appointed to serve on the State Board Nursing Forum May 18 – 26 in Beijing, visit the school during the second of the Delaware American Association China as a delegate and citizen ambas- year of the program to assist in the of University Women (AAUW). In sador. Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor transformation of the school to a her capacity on the State Board, she Society nurses from around the model of constructivist teaching. will serve as the Legal Advocacy Fund country participated in a two-day Assessment of the program will (LAF) liaison through the year 2010. nursing forum to share research with occur in the third year, and then the model will be introduced to another The purpose of the State Board the Chinese Nurses Association. Tobagonian school by the teachers position is to serve as a liaison between Lush’s trip included visiting a and principal involved in the pilot the AAUW LAF branch representatives community health center and the program. School reform is difficult throughout the state of Delaware and largest traditional Chinese medicine to achieve and must be approached the national office in Washington, D.C. hospital in Beijing. She witnessed treat- first at the local level, then spread to LAF works to combat sex discrimina- ments including cupping, acupressure, other schools using a deliberate, per- tion and pay inequity in higher educa- acupuncture and massage. She also sonal model. tion and the private sector workplace. visited the hospital pharmacy where The Education Department is Jacobs has three years of the staff was preparing herb treatments excited to participate in this partner- experience serving on the national using combinations of ingredients such ship, knowing that it allows members committee for LAF in Washington, as vegetables, dried snake and mineral of their College community to not D.C. In this capacity, she traveled to rocks that are then placed in tea or only reach out to another culture, but New Mexico to represent the national crushed into a paste and applied to the also to reap the benefits of their own growth and learning. office as a spokesperson at New skin. Mexico’s national AAUW During her visit to the health center convention. Jacobs has conducted and hospital, Lush had the opportu- extensive research on pay inequity nity to make rounds, consult with and within the workplace and has observe patients and confer with the presented her research data at staff on treatments such as hyperten- several national conventions over the sion, stroke and osteoporosis. She and years and to Delaware legislators at the other nurses found some startling Legislative Hall in the capital city of differences between the treatment Dover, Del. In addition, she has served methods and patient care among the as president of the Dover Branch of Chinese facilities compared to that of the AAUW for two terms and as a past the U.S. The ratio of patient to nursing state president for Delaware AAUW. and physician staff was extremely high in the community health center, which

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Dr. Malcolm D’Souza Dr. Kek a C. Biswas

was responsible for serving thousands computer-based Organic Chemistry in drug discovery. All of the other in a geographic area. Despite that fact, informatics project to help ease the databases offered within this grouping if a patient needed to be hospitalized, burden of standing in the laboratory were developed at “internationally rec- one of the staff went with the patient for Biology major Fumie Koyoshi, who ognized” medicinal chemistry to the hospital. All the care was free has a physical handicap. This in silico institutions, research hospitals or and paid for by the government. The drug evaluation project utilized FDA pharmaceutical labs. Now, Wesley nurses also discovered that the hospital prescription drug files (information — little known liberal arts college — is stays in China were much longer than found in the little booklet that often thrown in the mix! D’Souza and his patients generally stay in U.S. hospitals. comes with each drug) along with the department are grateful to DBI and Lush and her fellow nurses noted KnowItAll® platform, acquired through NIH for giving them an opportunity that the community health facility BioRad Laboratories in Pennsylvania, to succeed and for their continued provided ample educational offerings to to train Wesley science majors in support as part of the NIH-INBRE the public, including classes on emerging information technology tools grant process. The department also prevention and chronic disease, mental that are used by industry to reduce acknowledges an NSF-MRI (National health education and sessions as well as attrition rates during the clinical Science Foundation — Major Research meeting space and a library accessible development of pharmaceutical drugs. Instrumentation) grant and several to community residents. In addition to Working as an INBRE-supported other grants obtained through BioRad the wealth of knowledge gained in her undergraduate directed research assis- Laboratories. field, Lush had the chance to visit the tant, Koyoshi tabulated the Forbidden City, the summer palace, experimental data and structural Dr. Keka C. Biswas, assistant rode in a Dragon boat across the lake information extracted from the FDA professor of Biology and Environmental and walked on the Great Wall. She files of 75 common consumer drugs. Studies who joined Wesley in 2007, acknowledges that it was an experience When she presented at National has successfully established a labora- of a lifetime. American Chemical Society (ACS) tory of environmental microbiology meetings, her posters, document- to enhance undergraduate research at An ongoing NIH-INBRE (National ing different stages of database Wesley College. The directed research Institutes of Health — IDeA Network development, earned “Recognition program, which is funded by a for Biomedical Research Excellence) Certificates” from the ACS on two statewide grant from the National grant obtained through the leader- different occasions in 2007 and 2008. Science Foundation Delaware’s EPSCoR ship of the Delaware Biotechnology Today, this FDA Consumer Drug RII award # EPS-0814251, is aimed at Institute (DBI) provided the seed Database© developed at Wesley is being preparing students for future science money to establish, maintain and actively utilized in drug discovery, instruction by giving them an upgrade a Bioinformatics Laboratory diagnostics, development and deliv- opportunity to conduct innovative in the Science Department’s Cannon ery by the pharmaceutical industry. research in environmental molecular Hall at Wesley’s campus. In 2006, Dr. Recently, BioRad Laboratories began microbiology. Students are also trained Malcolm J. D’Souza, professor of commercially offering this database — early on to develop creative ideas, Chemistry, initiated and developed a one of 27 offered — to those involved formulate and execute solutions to

24 winter 2008 Wesley College “Today, this FDA Consumer Drug Database© developed at Wesley is being New actively utilized in drug discovery, Faculty diagnostics, development and delivery by the pharmaceutical industry.”

problems and develop skills in Foundation EPSCoR Grant number ANGELA D’ANTONIO presenting research outcomes at EPS-0814251 on various research (2008) scientific meetings. The program also projects. A fourth student — Amanda Visiting Assistant Professor provides mechanisms whereby students Warren — is also working in the lab of Psychology can interact more closely with other on her senior research project. The Ph.D. The George Washington University undergraduate researchers within the students are currently developing M.A. Loyola College EPSCoR network. Strategies for Accelerating Degradation B.A. Immaculata College Biswas has been part of the of Antibiotics by Indigenous faculty leadership team, which includes Bacteria, Detoxification of Metals researchers and scientists from in the Environment, Degradation University of Delaware, Delaware State of Steroidal Hormones in Poultry University and Delaware Biotechnology Litter and Characterization, Isolation Institute (DBI). These partnerships and Elimination of Bacteria from LAILA GIRGIS (2008) have resulted in new collaborations Commercially Available Produce. Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and unique opportunities for Wesley During the past year, Wesley’s M.S. Delaware State University students, now involved in projects involvement in Delaware NSF-EPSCoR B.Sc. Ain Shams University which study microbe/mineral interac- has resulted in two publications in peer (Cairo, Egypt) tions on metal reactivity and microbial reviewed scientific journals. The first interactions on agricultural particu- publication from the newly lates. During the first phase of the NSF established environmental microbiol- EPSCoR award, funds were utilized for ogy lab was entitled “Dynamics of outfitting the environmental micro- Davydov Solitons in Helix Proteins”. biology laboratory with basic small Gillespie, then an undergraduate VICTOR GRETO (2008) instrumentation. During the second student, worked on the project as part Assistant Professor of Media Arts phase, plans were put in place to of her senior thesis work. Shuman and Political Science develop the nucleic acid and protein presented his results at the 108th M.A. University of Colorado purification capability under the American Society for Microbiology B.A. Colorado College directed research program. meeting June 1 – 5 in Boston, Mass. Since 2007, five undergraduates Biswas was invited to present at the have been mentored in Biswas’s lab. Biometals Conference July 14 – 17 at One of them — Jacquelyn Gillespie University of Santiago, Spain. Her — graduated in May of 2008 after suc- presentation was entitled “Homeostasis cessful completion of her senior thesis. in Microbes”. This research was a FAIRUZ LUTZ (2008) Currently, three students — Kevin E. collaborative effort with Professor Visiting Instructor in Nursing Shuman, Allison Moran and Shannon Larry L. Barton from the University of M.S. Wesley College Carter — are working as research assis- New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M. W A.S. Wesley College tants funded by the National Science

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of the YearBy Elise Marie Knable ’09 Wesley College has seen great evidence of the strength of its programs through the success of its graduates. A number of them have used their Wesley education to become educators. Lisa (Miterotonda) Fox ’99, Bryan Denbrock ’99, Debbie Kenton ’01 and Lauren (Decker) Shanklin ’02 have each been named District Teacher of the Year for Delaware schools in 2008 or 2009. What do they all have in common? The passion and dedication to inspire and shape the lives of others.

While these four individuals all possess different views Teacher of the Year, the teacher still receives a $2,000 grant on teaching, they all value their own education and attri- as District Teacher of the Year. bute their career successes, in part, to the preparation they The four Wesley alumni who received this honor in 2008 received at Wesley. and 2009 have shared their accounts with Wesley magazine. To receive Teacher of the Year honors in a school district Their success stories demonstrate the lasting influence that in Delaware, one must first be nominated by a co-worker, Wesley College and its professors have had on their lives and parent or student. Nominations are based on a number careers. of criteria, including teaching philosophy, professional- ism and a teacher’s work, in and out of the classroom. Lisa (Miterotonda) Fox Nominees are generally informed of their candidacy in June An Elementary Education major at Wesley, Lisa and are required to turn in an application and portfolio in (Miterotonda) Fox, who was selected as the 2008 Teacher of September. After a committee reviews these items, the the Year for the Laurel School District, feels that the College nominees are observed in their classroom as part of the curriculum and the faculty at Wesley helped prepare her selection process. in many ways for her own career. “When I student taught, After District Teacher of the Year candidates are selected, the requirements were very strict about what was expected the nominees have an opportunity to earn the title of State from me. Creating lesson plans, a unit and making bulletin Teacher of the Year. If chosen for this honor, the teacher boards were just some of the activities that helped me to be will receive a $5,000 grant for his or her students and a ready for my own classroom,” commented Fox. personal grant of $3,000. Even if one is not selected as State Fox notes that despite the expertise of the Wesley faculty,

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they did not force their lessons” but also the ingredients to develop his persona as own points of view, but an educator. Denbrock notes that his teaching style today instead, helped her to and “the way I relate to students, parents and colleagues” is become an independent very much reflective of what he learned at Wesley. learner and develop her Denbrock’s contributions to the education world have own educational style. “I not been limited to the classroom. In addition to teaching remember my professors American History, Civics, Economics and World History, he working with me on les- has been an active participant in professional development son planning and projects programs, has actively served and held leadership posts on a — not just directing me number of school committees, and has assisted with to do it ‘their way!’” She extracurricular activities, such as serving as the advisor for added, “Dr. Liptak taught me that by just reading to a child, the Skills USA Quiz Bowl competitions. you can teach them anything.” After trying this, Fox found Denbrock’s involve- that her professor was right — when students are read to, ment in extracurricular they will follow what they see and pick something up and programs demonstrates the try to read it. Therefore, Fox incorporates story time in her value he places on educat- daily classroom routine. ing individuals as a whole. After college, Fox married fellow alumnus Tad Fox ’95, “In an increasingly complex and although she is now related to her former History pro- world, I believe it is essen- fessor, Dr. Sue Fox, she still credits her mother-in-law for tial that we, in the educa- teaching her many life lessons while at Wesley. “She taught tion profession, provide a me to work hard for what you believe in. Slacking off and plethora of opportunities being lazy will get you nowhere, especially in her classes!” for our students to become Aside from teaching her 2nd graders, Fox gets involved in confident, productive, con- as many activities outside the classroom as she can. Along scientious and knowledge- with the many meetings and school-wide events she fre- able members of society,” quently attends, Fox also runs her school’s Positive Behavior stated Denbrock. “It is vital Support Program. While Fox is a parent to four children for teachers to provide lessons that allow each student to of her own, she views her nurturing role in the classroom develop…to allow students to become well-rounded and as equally important. She takes time to notice each child informed citizens,” he added. Denbrock continues to be a in her classroom, and with some students that need it, she model educator and teach his students by example. attempts to impart something they might not often receive in their own home. “My first and most important belief I Lauren (Decker) Shanklin have about teaching is that it is my home away from home Lauren (Decker) Shanklin, Smyrna School District 2009 and my students are my family away from family.” Teacher of the Year, experienced firsthand the value that the College’s partnership with the Campus Community Bryan Denbrock School has provided to Wesley students in the Education After ten years teaching 10th grade at Sussex Technical and Physical Education program. “We were able to get a lot District, 2008 Teacher of the Year Bryan Denbrock still of hands-on teaching experience before we graduated,” she remembers and adheres to the advice of his former Wesley stated. “This really helped me feel more comfortable around professor, Dr. J. Thomas Sturgis. “Always be prepared children and learn what works and what doesn’t in the gym.” each day to try to get to know your students, and never After graduating from Wesley, Shanklin began teaching cease seeking ways to grow and improve.” Denbrock’s at Campus Community School as a Health and PE teacher experience in Wesley’s master’s degree program in for grades 1-11. “I had a great experience there and learned Education and his student teaching at Lake Forest High a lot, but I realized I wanted to work with elementary school School not only provided him with “the tools, strategies, children.” In the summer of 2005, Shanklin was hired by confidence and ability to develop innovative and creative Smyrna School District as the Health and Physical educa-

28 winter 2008 Wesley College [ A l u m n i P r o f i l e s : t e ac hers of the ye a r ] tion teacher for grades K-4 and has been there ever since. her craft. Without a doubt, she has done so quite impres- Shanklin gives credit to Wesley faculty for providing sively, as she recently earned the title of Sussex Technical personal instruction and life lessons that have aided her in District 2009 Teacher of the Year. her present career. “The physical education department did “As a history major under Dr. Sue Fox, I was encouraged a great job of constantly reminding us that PE is no longer to learn and then share that knowledge with others through about teaching the rules of sports, but it is about making papers and documentaries,” Kenton recalled. “I always students understand the importance of making fitness a remember her [Fox] saying that we could have any opinion way of life,” Shanklin said. She certainly made the most of we wanted, but we should her time at Wesley and can speak from experience about always be able to back it keeping an active lifestyle, as she was a tri-sport athlete up with support and (cross-country, soccer and lacrosse) along with serving as a reasoning.” Kenton’s student ambassador, resident assistant, peer tutor and being teaching style has surely involved in a host of other campus organizations and honor been influenced by societies. Shanklin quickly learned how to balance the her former professor academic demands of college with a social life and passion at Wesley. In addition, for fitness and physical activity. After graduation, Shanklin Fox also helped her land married her college sweetheart and another avid Wesley an internship with the athlete — Brian Shanklin ’01. Delaware State Historic Shanklin recalls her former professor, Dr. Christian, Preservation Office in Dover. There, Kenton gained knowl- repeatedly reminding Wesley students that although physical edge about Delaware history as well as skills in research, web education can be viewed as a playtime by others, their job as design and exhibit design. “These skills have been invaluable a PE teacher is to demon- during my teaching career while creating new and exciting strate the lessons for my students.” importance of physical Kenton continued her studies at Wesley and received her education as a subject. master’s degree in Education in 2002. She cites the graduate Remembering what she program as another important step in her career develop- learned, Shanklin noted, “I ment. “The small classes allowed for one-on-one conversa- always make sure I have tions related to my teaching assignment at the time.” cognitive, affective and Not all teachers would describe their job as “exciting” psychomotor objectives but the fact that Kenton does provides an immediate clue in each lesson that I teach of her enthusiasm for the profession and helps explain why so I can reach students her selection as Teacher of the Year came as no surprise to in all three educational those who know her. The students, for example, who arrive domains.” in August dreading Social Studies and leave her classroom in Now with six years of June more energized about the subject and learning in teaching under her belt, general than ever before, can attest to her passion. Most Shanklin has developed and carried out her own education- importantly, Kenton aims to “prepare my students to al philosophies. “Teaching is as much about building continue to be lifelong learners without me guiding them,” relationships with the students as it is about content. Being Kenton stated. a PE teacher as opposed to a classroom teacher makes it Quoting Carl Jung, Kenton said, “One looks back with much harder to get to know the students, but I strive to appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to make all students feel welcomed and safe in my class.” those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital debbie kenton element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.” Now teaching World History and Global Issues for 9th Kenton strives to follow this quote as a daily motto in her graders at Sussex Technical High School, Debbie Kenton has teaching career. “I create a warm, safe and comfortable taken the lessons she learned at Wesley and applied them to atmosphere for all of my students.” W

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Family GoalsBy Leigh Ann Little Instilling in their children the qualities of teamwork and determination on and off the field, Mark and Patty Bivins have proven that the family that stays together plays together.

From the very moment that residence hall room key is placed was an extremely motivated student with a great work ethic in your hand, it immediately hits you. That feeling of inde- and a passion for learning,” said Mark. pendence is thrilling, but at the same time, terrifying. Then She also knew what she wanted out of the institution that you hug your parents and say your goodbyes. What am I would help her reach her goals. “I wanted a small going to do without Mom and Dad? college where I could actually know my professors. I wanted Dover native Catherine “Cat y” Bivins ’05/’07 wasn’t the opportunity to live in dorms where I was matched with far from home when she received her room assignment, but students that shared my same interests,” Caty said. she planned to face her new freedoms like a student from Wesley College offered great potential because it was close miles away. “The rule in my house is you have to live on to home and it came highly recommended by her two aunts campus,” she said. “My parents wanted me to be an indepen- — Linda MacLeish Jensen ’74 and Margarete Fair dent individual who could take care of myself.” MacLeish ’86 — both Wesley alumni. Caty’s family encour- Mark and Patty Bivins are the proud parents of two aged her to go to a Wesley Open House, where she had the Wolverines — alumna Caty and current student Brad, a opportunity to learn about the College’s Education program. junior secondary education major. By motivating their “I liked that there was a charter school on campus and that children to embrace each experience college has to offer, Mark during my very first Education course I would have field and Patty have mastered the art of knowing when to let go experience,” said Caty. and when to step in. Not only did Caty choose Wesley for her undergraduate “We have always been degree in Education, but she also supportive of every school, orga- returned to the College for her nization, club and sport that our master’s degree. At that time, she kids have been a part of. College was teaching middle school is no exception,” said Patty. science and needed advice on the “While respecting their choices at best direction in which to go for college, we are always available as her graduate studies. By coinci- a sounding board or [to offer an] dence one day, she bumped into opinion if needed.” Wesley professor, Dr. Bruce When Caty was a high school Allison, who helped her make senior she knew exactly what she her decision to pursue a master’s wanted to do with her life. “Caty in Environmental Science. “How

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many colleges do you know where a professor sees you walk- Her younger brother Brad had a similar experience when ing in the streets, remembers your name, and offers help and he suffered a season-ending lacrosse injury and also had support for your next adventure?” Caty asks. to have surgery. Once again, the staff and faculty at Wesley took notice of the situation and jumped in to help. Brad “They are the parents that on game said, “If it wasn’t for Teen (Christine McDermott) day go to work in ‘Wesley colors’… and my professors, I could have very easily slipped in They are definitely our # 1 fans. They my studies last year. Luckily, I didn’t and still made the truly are two amazing people and Dean’s List.” two of my heroes.” Going to the same institu- tion as an older sibling can be a curse, but Brad Bivins sees it Caty credits Wesley staff, faculty and fellow students for for all its blessings. “It took me awhile to break out of the big helping her through some even harder times as well. During shadow she cast. Caty is an incredible lacrosse player and an her senior year, she was diagnosed with a tumor in her femur even better student,” he said. “My first year at Wesley, I was that required surgery at Johns known as Caty Bivins’s little brother, but one of the benefits Hopkins University. She start- was that the instructors who had Caty pushed me harder and ed the school year with hopes made me a better student.” of student teaching and enjoy- Caty and Brad have always been close, sharing a passion ing her final year at Wesley for lacrosse and having worked together as lifeguards for the with friends. Instead, she went Sea Colony Beach Patrol every summer. When asked what back and forth between Dover advice she gave to her brother when he headed off to Wesley, and Baltimore, fighting to she said, “I told him to be true to himself. I told him to bring earn her degree while learning all of his laundry home. I told him to get involved and that how to walk again. playing lacrosse was the best way to get started. You instantly “My teammates and my have a group of individuals who share a common interest coaches at that time were with you, and getting involved makes college life so much my sanity. In the classroom, my education professors (Dr. more fun. I also told him to enjoy every moment of college Cooper, Dr. Patterson, Dr. Cole, Dr. Sturgis, Dr. and to make the most of it.” Whitman Smithe, Dr. Lawton and Judy McDonald) The principles of hard work did everything they could to help me walk across that stage. and dedication, along with They called home, sent emails just to check on me, listened to strong emphasis on family and me vent my frustrations, encouraged me to fight, made extra community are values that arrangements, sent work home and stood up for me. They Caty and Brad’s parents have were the kind of teachers that I want to be!” instilled in them their whole She also gained strength and inspiration from her fam- lives. Not only did they teach ily. While her doctor was skeptical about her being able to these values, but they also have graduate on time, Caty’s family rallied around her. “My fam- successfully led by example. ily stood by me and did everything they could to help me “My mom is that lady you hear yelling in the stands and prove the doctor wrong. They drove me to class every day, my dad is that guy who is watching from the fence during they picked up work for me, my dad even offered to sit in my practice or offering advice to me as soon as the game is over,” classes and take notes,” said Caty. “They fought for me so that said Caty. “They are the parents that on game day go to work I could have my dream.” in ‘Wesley colors.’”

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“We have always said it does not matter if they are 4, 40 or 400 miles away at college. They are still away from you. They will learn to be independent, learn career choices, make life- long friends and gain the skills it takes to make a difference. We have done our jobs raising them as children, teaching them moral values, work ethic and responsibility to family and community,” said Patty. Mark added, “We will always be supportive in any way we can, but ultimately it is up to them to make their mark in the world!” Both children have found their niche in education. Caty now works at her other alma mater, Caesar Rodney High School, as a math teacher. She also coaches lacrosse, swim- Brad added, “They are definitely our # 1 fans. They truly ming and field hockey. Recently engaged to former Wesley are two amazing people and two of my heroes.” classmate Bob Beron ’07, she is planning a wedding for When Caty was a freshman, her mom Patty “adopted the June 2009. entire floor” Caty lived on and organized family dinners with Brad continues to succeed at Wesley, both in the classroom all the girls to give them home-cooked meals. During her and on the field. He also hopes to stay for his graduate degree sophomore year when Caty and her dorm mates got snowed and plans to become a math in, her dad Mark borrowed a truck and took some of the girls teacher and lacrosse coach. to the only store open in town and bought enough food to The parenting invested by feed the entire floor. The rest of the week, her parents deliv- Mark and Patty has already ered homemade meals so that no one went hungry. been paid in full by the many Patty always liked to send packages through campus mail accomplishments of their to Caty and her teammates and she organized tailgates after daughter and son. While a their games — a tradition they continue to this day. “Now parent’s job is never done, the every year at Homecoming we have a family tailgate. It has couple has seen their children grown as the years have gone on, but those original girls face life’s challenges fearlessly in order to do what they love — ‘their girls’ — still come back year after year to see Mama and do it well. They have witnessed them become strong and Papa B,” Caty said. adults with defined morals and values. This sports-loving Beyond supporting their children and their teammates, family is one of the finest examples of a winning team. W Mark and Patty always make it a point to be supportive of the College “Mark and Patty always make it a itself. They rejoin the W Club every year, try to point to be supportive of the College attend as many College functions as possible and itself. They rejoin the W Club every were members of the Wesley College Parents’ year, try to attend as many College Council. What the Bivins have functions as possible and were accomplished is a per- fect balance between members of the Wesley College strengthening their chil- dren’s independence and Parents’ Council.” standing by for support.

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Physical by Jillian Tracy ’08 Wesley alumnus Aaron Sistrunk ’98 has made a name for himself as a sought after sports trainer in the Philadelphia area. With his vigor- ous training sessions, it’s easy to see why sports celebrities like Phillies’ Jimmy Rollins have made Aaron part of their gameplan.

It takes dedication and desire to get where alumnus Aaron the butt when you needed it,” said Sistrunk. Sistrunk ’98 is today. What started out as an infatuation Although Sistrunk did not realize it at the time, the topics turned into his career; a dream that keeps on growing for the that he found most challenging in college and the subjects 34-year-old personal training business owner. that were not his favorites ended up teaching him the most Sixteen years ago, a wide-eyed Sistrunk entered Wesley important tools and ultimately, benefited him the most in College with an idea of where he wanted to go, but like many his career. “Anatomy was difficult for me, but it was also incoming students, he was unsure as to how to get there. fascinating,” he said. He enrolled in the institution as undeclared, after choosing Aside from hitting the books, Sistrunk still found time to Wesley over schools like Widener University participate in several campus organizations. and Albright College. He was president of the fraternity Phi Beta “Wesley just fit the mold, because I was Sigma and a charter member who helped always used to going to smaller schools,” said in the establishment of the Historical Black Sistrunk. Society. Sistrunk also was an active Sistrunk grew up in the catholic school member of the Black Student Union and systems in the Philadelphia area. He wanted played football for the Wolverines for two an environment that was familiar to him and years as a running back. Sadly, he was forced that “felt more or less like home.” Becoming a Wolverine was to quit the team due to an injury he endured in high school easy for him because of the College’s small classes and from which he never fully recovered. intimate campus. For Sistrunk, it was not easy to stay away from physical “I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but I always activity. “I’ve always loved working out and training,” he wanted to do something with the human body,” he said. said, “trying new things to see how the body reacts to Eventually, Sistrunk chose Physical Education as his different stimulants.” major, which led him down an exciting path to his future Immediately after graduating from Wesley in 1998 with career. His journey started in classes taught by Professor of his bachelor of science degree, Sistrunk was recruited by Physical Education Dr. Barbara Abbott, who mentored Glen Mills School to work as a teaching counselor for Sistrunk throughout his years at Wesley. juveniles who had disciplinary problems. While maintaining “She [Abbott] was nice, but she knew how to kick you in his full-time position at the school, he could not neglect his

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passion for physical fitness and became a part-time personal trainer. He put in many hours of training at various gyms, gaining experience and a desire for something more. He went on to earn 12 nationally recognized certifications and ventured out to create his own personal training business — Perfectfitt.com. “A lot of times you get different clients and it just doesn’t fit. It has to be a fit, definitely mentally as well as physi- cally,” said Sistrunk. This is precisely why he chose the name for his business. He grew to learn that clients and personal trainers could only achieve their goals if they were a good match for one other. He also believes in becoming very involved with their lives to achieve that “perfect fit.” Not Photo courtesy of STACK Magazine surprisingly, many of Sistrunk’s current clients have become very good friends. As he explained, the success of a personal Rollins through his future business partner, who is also the training business depends on “word of mouth.” Since many girlfriend of the professional baseball player. of his clients found him through the recommendation of a Impressed with Sistrunk’s training methods after mutual acquaintance, viewing videos of his strength coaching with some high they were already school players, Rollins asked if Sistrunk had any extra time to familiar with his train him. The rest is history. Further exposure came to him training styles, helping after he began working with Rollins. Sistrunk received to ensure a good match. coverage by Philadelphia Magazine, in which he was ranked With the success of the ninth best trainer in the Philadelphia area and he was Perfectfitt.com and the also in a Stack Magazine feature with Rollins. rapport he has built with In addition to his current business, Sistrunk is a football his clientele, many doors coach at Chestnut Hill Academy, runs a boot camp training have opened up for program and along with two partners, has another personal Sistrunk. Not only does training business venture in the works that he hopes will he train Division I take off in 2009. athletes at schools like With the success he has already achieved and all that is Penn State University Photo courtesy of STACK Magazine still to come, he credits Wesley College for his start. “Wesley and Cornell University, but he also has had the has given me the fundamentals — the anatomy, physiology, opportunity to train minor league and professional athletes. biomechanics and kinesiology that helped me easily pass my He has worked with professional baseball player Marlon certifications.” Sistrunk continued, “I always recommend it Byrd of the Texas Rangers and currently trains Jimmy [Wesley College] to my players. If they want a nice, comfort- Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies. He was connected with able type of atmosphere — not far from home, good coaching staff, good facili- ties, they should definitely go to Wesley,” said Sistrunk. “A lot of times you get different To learn more about Sistrunk and his programs, clients and it just doesn’t fit. visit his personal training website www.Perfectfitt.com It has to be a fit, definitely or his MySpace page at www.myspace.com/ mentally as well as physically.” perfectfitt W

36 winter 2008 Wesley College Leaving a Legacy Each year, Wesley College receives bequests from generous alumni and friends of the College through their estates. A bequest is a provision in your will or living trust that directs your estate to a named person or institution, such as Wesley College. You may bequeath a specific asset, dollar amount, percentage of your estate or the remainder of your estate after all other gifts have been distributed. Specific examples would include: specific asset dollar amount percentage remainder I give, devise and bequeath I give, devise and bequeath of estate of estate to Wesley College, Dover, to Wesley College, Dover, I give, devise and bequeath I give, devise and bequeath Delaware 19901, the Delaware 19901, the sum of to Wesley College, Dover, to Wesley College, Dover, following described property __ dollars to be used for Delaware 19901, a portion of Delaware 19901, all of my at ____ to be used in a general purposes by my entire estate equal to __% residual estate to be used for manner deemed the College. thereof, to be used for general general purposes by appropriate by the College. purposes by the College. the College.

You can also restrict your bequest for a specific purpose such as: Wesley Did a Lot to Give Me n Providing scholarships to worthy and needy students a Start in Life n For the Alumni Association Jack L. Marine has come a long way in the past half-century or n For the Department of so, from his early life and school days in rural Maryland, through Nursing college and up the ladder of business success, and into early n For the Parker Library retirement and his present-day life in Florida—which includes golf three times a week. Gifts such as these are “I’ve done pretty well over the years,” says Jack, who credits greatly appreciated and are his Wesley College education with laying the foundation for his vital to the future of the success. College. Please notify Vice “I probably wouldn’t have even gone to college,” he explains, “if I hadn’t won a scholarship. President for Institutional Wesley did a lot to give me a start in life and help me climb that corporate ladder.” Advancement, Kevin Loftus, Jack earned an associate’s degree from Wesley in 1955, went on to earn a bachelor’s at 302-736-2316 or loftuskj@ degree in economics, worked at DuPont for 27 years, and retired as a manager of wesley.edu if you have includ- distribution and contracted services at age 56. Now 73, he has been a regular donor to Wesley ed Wesley College in your since 1982 and is also including the College in his estate plans. will and you will automati- “I figure they gave me something, so I will give them something in return,” Jack says. “You cally become a member of the need to give back to entities that help you in life.” Heritage Club. The estate gift from Jack and his wife, Donna, will be used to endow a Wesley College scholarship for students from the Maryland area of the Delmarva Peninsula. Charitable gifts * Please be advised that these of all types are crucial to helping the College meet its immediate needs. Among the specific samples are suggestions only. areas of the College that could greatly benefit from donor support are the Nursing Department Legal documents should always and the Wesley College Cultural Arts Series. be prepared by your own “I like what Wesley offers its students,” Jack says. “And I like the idea that down the line, attorney. I’ll be helping the College give students a start in life—give someone who might not be able to go to college the opportunity to succeed, like I had.”

Wesley College winter 2008 37 Wesley WHAT ARE YOU UP TO? Send or email your engagements, marriages, births, promotions or other news Class Notes to be published in Wesley magazine

were bridesmaids and Chris Becker ’99/’01 1954 1995 and Chris Kulak ’03 were bride’s ushers. Muriel “Terri” Bacon Wilson was married to Kristi (Wallace) Schultz and her husband Bill Also in attendance were Dennis Avicolli ’02, Allen C. Rusten this past summer on June 27, welcomed their second child — a son, Reed Pete Lancaster ’04, Golden Myers ’02 and 2008 at a small ceremony at their home in Edward — on February 25, 2008. Reed joins Tom Sandklev ’03. After honeymooning in Wilmington, Del. his big sister Mia Karolyn (3). The Schultz the Florida Keys, the couple now resides in family is living in Clayton, Del. where both Manchester, Md. Mary is a PhD student at Kristi and Bill are teachers in the Smyrna UMBC, where she got her MS in 2006 and 1964 School District. They can be reached by email Josh is an accountant and financial analyst at Kathleen “Rebel” (Teeple) Monastero, at [email protected] Barton Cotton in Columbia, Md. Linda Lee (Barbour) Laster, Connie (Myers) Latham, and Carol (Crew) Powell got together in Philadelphia, Pa. to celebrate long standing 2001 friendships that began at Wesley College. Kim Lange from Fairfield, Conn. recently got engaged to Derrick Jones from Seymour, Conn. Kim is working towards her MBA from University of Bridgeport and is working for Fischel Properties as the executive suite manager, and HR director. Derrick graduated from University of Bridgeport with a masters in Secondary Education. Their wedding is to be held on October 10, 2010. Kim can be con- tacted via email at [email protected]

Standing: Kathleen “Rebel” (Teeple) Monastero, Linda Lee (Barbour) Laster Sitting: Connie (Myers) Latham and Carol (Crew) Powell

Mary Kaminski and Josh Durham 1971 Wendy (Albright) Barody, Josie (Ianiero) Fabrizio, Joan (Chance) Enfield, and Cyndy 2004 (Marple) Behrens got together this summer at Courtney Stewart ’04/’06 shared news that Cyndy’s home in New Jersey after 37 years. Delta Phi Sigma celebrated its 3rd annual Their friendships were formed at Wesley Delta Reunion at W.T. Smithers on April 26. College during their very first meeting at Budd Hall in 1969.

Kim Lange and Derrick Jones 2002 Mary (Kaminski) and Josh Durham were Delta Sorority Reunion married on June 20, 2008 at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Standing: Wendy (Albright) Barody, Josie (Ianiero) Fabrizio Manchester, Md. A reception followed at Sitting: Joan (Chance) Enfield, the Manchester Firemen’s Activity Building. Cyndy (Marple) Behrens Denise Ritchie ’03 and Lauren Geiger ’03

38 winter 2008 Wesley College WHAT ARE YOU UP TO? Send or email 2006 your engagements, marriages, births, Jessica Alexis McFadden and Ted Tweddle promotions or other news to be published were married on July 26, 2008 in Pottstown, in Wesley magazine to: Pa. Both Jessica and Ted are alumni of CLASS NOTES Wesley College and belonged to Greek orga- Office of Alumni Affairs nizations Sigma Phi Sigma and Phi Kappa Wesley College Sigma, respectively. They met at Wesley and 120 North State Street y started dating in January 2005. Among those Dover, DE 19901 in the wedding party that also attended Wesley [email protected] were Patricia Marro, CJ Burns, Mathew Dickerson, Mike McCans and Tucker Kircher. OR

The Tweddles currently reside in Newark Del. e LOG ON to the We Are Wesley online Jessica is working as an administrative case community to post your class notes and manager and Ted is the general manager of connect directly with old classmates. Find Fastenal in Middletown Del. your first time login I.D. number above Justin Lontz and Jillian Tracy your name on the address label of this magazine. l Jillian Tracy ’08 and Justin Lontz ’07 All submissions must include name, announced their recent engagement. Although maiden name, class year and daytime they reside together in Dover, Del., Jillian is phone number. PHOTOS WELCOME! a Lancaster, Pa. native and Justin is from Instructions for photo submissionss can be Burlington, N.J. The bride-to-be is a Media found at www.weare.wesley.edu/faq Arts alum who currently works for Independent Due to limited space, submissions for Newspaper, Inc. as an ad services specialist. Wesley magazine may not be printed in Her fiancé Justin is an Environmental Science their entirety. Printing and/or alum employed as an analytical chemist at editing of submissions is at thee discretion the Department of Natural Resources and of the Director of Publications. Environmental Control in Dover. The couple is planning a wedding for 2009. Deadline for inclusion in the next issue of Wesley magazine is February 1.

* Obituaries for alumni can be viewed and In Memoriam submitted through the In Memoriam Filip Forsbeck ’56 Jessica McFadden and Ted Tweddle category of class notes online. Bob Marschke ’57*

Charles Kasowski ’58 www.weare.wesley.edu/classnotesW Bob Beron and Caty Bivins ’07 announced their recent engagement. Caty is from Dover, While the Wesley outing at the Delmarva Del. and majored in Elementary Education Shorebirds baseball game in Salisbury, Md. and Environmental Science. Bob is from has been an annual tradition for years now, this Manahawkin, N.J. and majored in Sports year’s event had special appeal. The crowd of Medicine and Education. They reside together alumni, families and friends were greeted by in Dover, and are planning a June wedding to Wesley’s new president, Dr. William Johnston take place in Dewey Beach, Del. in the and his wife, Susan. Johnston threw out the year 2009. ceremonial first pitch of the game.

Alumni ranging from the Class of ’48 to the Class of ’08 came out for the event. Gathered in the luxury level Hardball Café behind home plate, attendees enjoyed a pre-game buffet and a perfect view of the field.

For many, it was the first opportunity to meet the College’s new leader, and alumni were pleased to be able to casually converse with Dr. and Mrs. Johnston throughout the event and share a little about their background and individual experiences at Wesley. At the same time, the Johnstons enjoyed getting to know the Wesley graduates and guests, and even rallied attendees to pose for this group photo during the seventh inning stretch. The festivities, which concluded Bob Beron and Caty Bivins with a grand fireworks finale after the Shorebirds edged out the Savannah Sand Gnats 3 – 2, were enjoyed by all.

Wesley College winter 2008 39 Wolverines men’s soccer Field hockey

cross country Sports Student-Athlete profile

By Geoff Goyne Fall Sports Wrap-Up Y O u t h f u l m en ’ s soccer res u r g ence h ea d l i nes f all season

With a roster that included no seniors and just two juniors penalty kicks in the quarterfinals the year before, the two along with 10 sophomores and a dozen freshmen, Wesley teams needed overtime to settle the score. Freshman Omar College men’s soccer head coach Steve Clark was not sure De Los Santos (Prescott Valley, Ariz.) sent Wesley to the next what to expect from his 2008 squad. round with a goal in the 98th The 2007 season that saw the program’s five-year run minute. Mike Thomas and Kyle of double digit wins snapped, but a winning record in the Lawrence each tallied 13 points, Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) and a run to the CAC with Thomas scoring a team- Semifinals provided fuel for hope. high six goals and Lawrence 2008 began with a successful trip south to the Randolph- dishing out five assists. Macon Select, where the team won matches against both Goalkeeper Nick Talarico fin- Randolph-Macon and Randolph. A three-match losing streak ished among the CAC leaders followed, including a loss in the CAC opener on a penalty in goals against average (1.25) kick against St. Mary’s (Md.). The young Wolverines found and save percentage (.843). In their stride, however, embarking on a 10-match unbeaten the two years since joining the streak that included eight wins as Wesley outscored its oppo- CAC, the team saw its second sition 28-4 over the next month. Highlighting the streak was consecutive advance to the conference’s final four. a week in which the Wolverines upset No. 18 Salisbury 3-2 Despite drawing the unbeaten and untied team from behind a pair of goals and a career first for sophomore Matt York (Pa.) that had handed Wesley a 5-0 defeat earlier in the Nimmerichter (Middletown, Del.) and tied 1-1 against a year, the Wolverines were prepared for the CAC Semifinals regionally ranked Mary Washington team. on November 2. The group of underclassmen showed a high The 10-match run launched Wesley into the National level of maturity, holding the Spartans off the scoreboard Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III South through regulation and a pair of overtimes. The contest Region rankings at No. 10. Sophomore Craig Taswell then went to a shootout to see who would advance to the (Latham, Md.) was honored during the streak, winning ECAC championship game. The sophomore goalkeeper contin- South and CAC Player of the Week awards after his efforts in ued his strong effort and stopped each of York’s first three wins over Marymount (Va.) attempts after making a career-high 16 saves in regulation. and Hood (Md.). Meanwhile, the Wolverines went a perfect 3-for-3 with junior A loss to an undefeated Ryan Fish (Rancocas Valley, N.J.), sophomore Will Sutton York (Pa.) team ranked No. (Washington, D.C.) and Kyle Lawrence (Smyrna, Del.) all 2 in the nation ended the converting to send Wesley to its first conference champion- streak in mid-October, but the ship game since 2004. Wolverines still were awarded To find out how Wesley fared against Salisbury in the CAC a home game in the CAC Championship game, log onto the web at www.wesley.edu Championship Tournament. The men’s soccer team was not the only Wolverine squad Facing St. Mary’s again, who with a successful fall. Take a look to see how the other teams the Wolverines had beaten on fared.

40 winter 2008 Wesley College Field Hockey Volleyball The Wolverines won at least 11 games for the 12th straight sea- In only the third season of the son behind an offense that included the CAC’s leading scorer program, Wesley matched its in sophomore Brooke Tadlock (Middletown, Del.). Tadlock high win total with 11 while ended the season with 17 goals and four assists for 38 points. fielding a roster of two juniors, She also won CAC Player of the Week honors three times, two sophomores and eight more than any other conference player. freshmen, and providing hope The Wesley offense also included Sam Marconi (Haddon for the future. Township, N.J.), who provided nine goals during her senior The two juniors - Lilia campaign to end her career among the school’s top goal scor- Brekke (Magnolia, Del.) and ers. Freshman Sheree Pleasanton (Smyrna, Del.) matched Nettie Choice (Lewes, Del.) - led Marconi with nine goals. Goalkeeper Sarah Johnson the Wolverines in nearly every (Honeybrook, Pa.) recorded seven shutouts with help from statistical category. Brekke posted team bests with 180 kills, a defense led by Richa’d Johnson (Paulsboro, N.J.) with four 46 aces and 95 digs. Meanwhile, Choice led the team in hit- defensive saves. ting percentage (.203) and paced the CAC in blocks (90). The Wolverines started the season slowly at just 5-5 before The team also set a school record with an eight-match win winning six of their final seven matches entering the CAC streak in which they dropped just a single set before ending postseason. A three-way tie for fourth resulted in a coin flip, the year with a record of 11-17. giving the Wolverines the five seed and a trip to Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College). Despite a pair of Men’s Cross Country goals from Stephanie Johnson (Camden, Del.), Wesley fell 3-2 Wesley experienced a rebuild- to finish the season at 11-7. ing year in 2008. Freshman David Breeding (Felton, Del.) Women’s soccer paced the team at every meet The women’s soccer team and had the fastest time by turned in its sixth straight year a Wolverine all year. He ran with at least eight wins, but left matching times of 30:22 at both room for improvement behind the CAC Championships and a roster that included 10 fresh- the Don Cathcart Invitational. men. Junior John Clarke was the Senior Gina Orrben second fastest Wesley runner at (Hockessin, Del.) led the team all six meets. The Wolverines in scoring with eight goals, six ended sixth at the CAC Championships. assists and 22 points to finish her career fifth at Wesley with Women’s Cross 23 goals and 56 points. Her 10 career assists tie for ninth all- Country time for the Wolverines. The rest of the offense was largely a Just like their men’s team effort as 18 players had at least one goal in the season. counterparts, the Wesley Despite finishing 8-10, the Wolverines had a pair of women went through some 1-0 losses in double overtime and received a four-goal, growing pains in 2008 10-point match from senior Katie Chiolan (Willingboro, and were led by a fresh- N.J.). Wesley also opened the season by winning the man at every meet. For Wolverine Soccer Classic with victories over Neumann and the women, it was Tiara Washington which earned Orrben CAC Player of the Week Brooks (Felton, Del.) pac- honors. ing the Wolverines in all five races. She ran her fastest time Freshman Kim Fearnbach (Pennington, N.J.) played the of the year at the Don Cathcart Invitational in 22:17. The first 17 games in net, making 79 saves before sustaining a team was seventh at the CAC Championships. W season ending injury.

Wesley College winter 2008 41 S p o r t s

“This summer, I not only got to play lacrosse, I also got to learn how lacrosse functions as a business.”

42 winter 2008 Wesley College For the Record lesl i e C er v en k a scores b i g w i t h t h e P h i la d elp h i a w i n g s

At the conclusion of her junior year, on season ticket holders into a database to me and my future career,” said Leslie Cervenk a did what a lot of and researched new ideas for theme Cervenka. “This summer, I not only college students do at that point of nights. But the job Cervenka enjoyed got to play lacrosse, I also got to learn their college career — applied for an most was heading out to local camps in how lacrosse functions as a business. internship. However, Cervenka’s expe- the tri-state area to promote the team This hands-on learning experience rience was a bit more unique than that among children. At one camp, she was taught me many lessons that I would of most of her peers. An attacker on even given the opportunity to teach have never learned without the intern- the Wesley College women’s lacrosse lacrosse as the Wings representative. ship, and I am greatly appreciative team who ranks among the school’s The young campers were fortunate of the opportunity to work for the all-time assist leaders, Cervenka scored to have had such a good teacher with Philadelphia Wings Organization.” W herself a summer sales internship with Cervenka. the Philadelphia Wings of the National The senior standout has a chance to Lacrosse League, the top indoor league finish her career this spring as one of in North America. the Wolverines all-time leading scorers “This internship was perfect for and perhaps its all-time assist leader. me because I am a business major Cervenka is equally strong in the class- that is extremely interested in work- room as well. A Dean’s List student, she ing in sports and entertainment,” the has earned all-academic honors from Newtown, Pa. native said. “Since I do the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse play lacrosse at Wesley College, the Coaches Association, Capital Athletic Wings seemed like an ideal match.” Conference and Pennsylvania Athletic Cervenka was assigned various tasks Conference. and projects over the course of the “The internship as a whole was a internship. She compiled information rewarding and beneficial experience

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Marc Becker Harold and Cheryl Maloney John Ruhlman Delaware Technical & Community Virginia Bedesem Mark and Joan Mann Susan Schaffer College Beverly Beebe Jack and Donna Marine Eugene Schatz Delmarva Power & Light Company Michael and Catherine Beebe Nancy and Cerdric Marsh Richard and Josephine Schatz Erwin T. Koch Trust Susan and Warren Beisler Fred and Carol Marvel Stephen Schlesinger General Electric Foundation Matching Amy B. and Michael J. Bell Jaime-Lu and Charles Matthews A. Kit Schmidt Gift Center Dorothy Bell Mary and John Mattioni Donna Shank Halladay Florist Jonathen and Theresa Bell Patricia and Albert Maurakis Dario and Kathleen Shoff Hopkins & Son’s, Inc Stephen and Kathy Bell Harry Maxson John and Bonnie Siefken Joseph Silvestri & Son, Inc. Michael Belletieri David and Sandra Maxwell Dean and Charisse Skeels Lennox Physical Therapy Assoc. Melody Bender Calvin and Margueritta McCleary Harry and Marguerite Skoll Lighthouse Construction Arthur Benjamin, Jr. Lynn Colley Joseph and Joann Slights Lucinda C. Cattermole Joan Bennett Joseph and Carey McDaniell III Garth and Gina Smalley M & W Communications, Inc. Norma and Harold Bennett Robert and Mary McDowell Robert and Barbara Smyth MB Graphics Thomas Bennett IV Edward and Carolyn McGee, Jr. Dennis Snow Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Matthew Bergin Ruth McGuire Karen and Donald Snyder Matching Gift Program Violet Bernard Marie Mclntyre Mary Soscia Proforma Prefered Solutions Thomas and Mary Berry Hilda McKinney Richard and Mildred Stewart PSEG — Educational Matching Gift W. Leland and Diana Berry Herbert and Joan McNally Maris and Anita Stipnieks Volunteer Program Anthony and Patricia Bertoti Joseph and Trina McSorley Mark and Mary Stroock III Results Fitness, LLC Barbara and Paul Bestys Lorri D. McSweeny Joseph and Patricia Tayman Rogers Customs, Inc. Charlene and Jeffery Bieber H.A. and Carrie Meinhardt III Jennifer and Michael Telles Samuel Klein and Company Jonathan Biscoe Henry and Christine Meinhardt Michael and Catherine Thomas Secure Storage, LLC David Bishop Mark and Sherry Mikuta Michelle Thomas Sign-A-Rama E. Ann Bishop Dan Mills James Toner III Solar Stainless Automotive, LLC Darryl Bittick Frederick and Denise Mogel Adele and Richard Topham The Glen Mills Schools Charles and Jodi Blanchard Loretta Moik Hector and Veronica Torres The Sportzone, LLC Kathleen Bley Michael and Saralee Mollo Thomas and Barbara Trento TK’S Logowear J.G. and Mary Blythe Ann Mooney Joseph and Linda Trimble Kent and Darla Bollman Bernadette Morgan Joseph and Sandra Ummarino Contributors Robert and Cheryl Bomberger Joan Morrell Daniel and Rebecca Vanderwende (Up to $99) JoMae and Lester Boney Daniel and Susan Moyer Balbina Vidro Edith Akins Linda Bonnett Keith and Mary Ann Mumford H.K. Vye III John Albertson Julie and Robert Boozer

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Doris and Frank Boys Carmela D’Alonzo Lena Feliceangeli Carole Harris David and Dorothy Braun Louis D’Alonzo James and Jeannette Ferguson, Sr. Hazel Harris Pamela Brecheisen John and Maureen D’Amelio Ruth Fialko Alice Hartigan Kate Breeding Amy and Dustin Daniels Joanne Fields Karen and Thomas Hartman Margaret Breeding Joseph and Norrine Danko George Filer III Bret and Christine Hatt Eileen Brennan-Ryan Herbert and Paula Danner Mary and Richard Fillingame Gerard Haubrich Robert and Beverly Bresnahan William and Joyce Darling Michael Finio Amanda Hawkins Robert and Mary Briante Richard and Beverly Darlington George Fisher Carol and Arthur Hearle Holly Briel Joseph and Susan Dashiell Karen and Ronald Fisher Barbara Helden Ruth and Arthur Bright Kimberly Davis T. Forrest and Victoria Fisher Joseph and Mary Hemphill, Jr. Susan Broderick Robert and Katherine Davis Jean Fitzgerald Carlos Hendricks Daniel and Marjorie Brook Violet Dean Priscilla and David Fleming Sandy Hendrickson Teresa Brooks Joseph and Amber Deiter Heide Ford Sean Henry David Brown Philip and Cynthia Dellinger Joan Ford Nancy and Frank Herman Marcella Brown Edgar Demarest Linda Forst Isabel and Donald Hermann Matthew Brown Kathleen Demetor Franklin and Faye Fraley Cynthia and James Herr Scott and Terri Brown Bruce and Vicki Dempsey Leslie Fraley John and Gloria Hess William Brown, Jr. Louise and Ferris Dempsey Thomas and Kimberly Fraley Paula and Kiel Hess Richard and Stephanie Brunetto Herbert Denny Joann Francis Dorothea Hickey Jack Burton Frederick and Glenna Dewey, Jr. Mary Lou and James Franklin Robert and Maureen Hickley Andrew Busko John and Judy Dewitt Cliff Fredricks Deborah Hill Katie Bux Lynda and Harry Dillon Mary and P. Wayne Frey Mary Lou Hill Lawrence and Virginia Bux Donna and James Direnzo Lynda and Carl Freyler Thomas and Leighann Hinkle Patrick and Stacey Bylsma Michael and Laura Disney Donald and Shelly Fridell, Jr. Virginia Hinkston Barbara and Jerre Cain Thomas Dixon Joy and Edmund Fruean Glenn and Jean Hitchens Justin Callow and Jennifer Thomas Edward and Carrie Dobos Keith and Margaret Gabbett Terry and Allan Hodge Mary Ann and Peter Camacci Edgar Pittenger and Carol Lou Doherty Kathryn Gartrell Kurt Hoffman Susan and James Camp Edward Donisi Joan and Bert Gateley Shanna and Andrew Hoffman Barbara Capasso Patrick Donnelly Jane and Gerald Geder Phillip and Barbara Hope Diane and Edward Carling Sandra and Daniel Dougherty Roland and Nancy Gehweiler Christine Hopkins Josette Caroccio Marshall and Amanda Downes Paul and Donna Geibler Catherine Howard E.R. Carr George and Laura Doyle Joseph and Kathryn George Michael and Barbara Hudock Darrell Carrick Louise Draeger Kelly Gibson William Hufnal Jody and Christopher Carter Norman and Mary Drake Petrina and Clareance Giles Judith and R. Burton Hughes Marion Case Michael and Laurie Drass Dorian Giorgio Max and Karen Hughes, Jr. Joseph and Rochele Cassidy Nancy Drexler Danielle Glanding Albert and Theresa Humes Ernest and Susan Cebrat Edith Dubois Robert and Janelle Gmitter Edith Humphreys Hazel Celis Elizabeth Dunkel Suzanne and Jane Gomlick Richard and Joan Hunt John and Joyce Cesar Carolyn Dunn Betsy and Ernest Gonsalves Carol and Donald Imbriaco Cecilia Chambers Mary Beth Dunn Richard and Alice Gordon, Sr. Arnold and Evelyn Isken Thomas Chapman Shannon Dyer Ronald and Susan Gordon Byron W. Jackson Martha and Jack Chartier Samuel and Elizabeth Dysart, Jr. P. J. Gorrell Donald Jacobs Sandra Chase Pamela and Kenneth Earll Pamela N. Gougeon Lester Jacobs Andrew Cheney J. Caleb and Lana Eashum Kimberly and David Graham Kent and Gwenn James Sandra Christmas Donna and Kenneth Eberle Esther Gray Leo and Kathleen Jansen Darree Clark Betty Ebert Edythe Green S. Mark Jarrell David and Ellen Clark Janet Eckman Craig and Anne Greenwood James Jefferis Saralee Clark David Edgeworth Regina and Michael Griffin Joyce and Robert Jessup Teresa and Andrew Conn Linda and George Edlin Jeffrey Grissler Cindy and Daryl Jester Charles and Faye Conner Margaret and Walter Elbert Richard Grochmal Craig and Cindy Johnson Pamela Connolly Granville and Corazon Elliott Darren and Patricia Guido Dean Johnson Robert and Teri Leigh Cordrey Jean Engerson Cynthia and Ronald Gulledge Jaqueline and Wallace Johnson Judy and Barry Creighton Eric and Beth Ennis Patricia Gunther Lois and Keith Johnson Barbara Criscuolo Arlene Ensslin Lee and Jacklyn Hagenbach Marie Johnson Margaret Crook Joan Evans Elizabeth Hall Steven and Kathryn Johnson Bruce and Thea Crossman Robert and Holly Evans Margaret Hallett Marva Johnson-Trisvan James and Kay Crouse Lynn Everist Maureen Handy Loren and David Johnston Frank and Ingrid Culhane Beryl and Barbara Everist Michael and Elizabeth Hanna Daniel and Karen Jolly III Diane Cunningham Kathleen Fahey-Hosey Kevin Hansbury Larissa Jones Frederick and Peggy Cushing Rebecca and Wilton Fansler Patricia Hansen Miriam and Samuel Jones Kerry and Kathryn Dailer Ethelyn and George Fava Lynn Hansford Sandra Jones-Congleton Jesse and Roseanne Dalonzo Suzanne Fay Maryanne Harp Alma Jordon

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Richard and Doris Joyeusaz Marcia Lowery Bill and Diane Morton Rocklan Reynolds Robert and Tina Joyner Robert and Courtney Lukens Jerry A. and Lucille Mottl John and Linda Rhimer John and Julie Justis James and Helene Lynch Mildred Mules Alan and Priscilla Rich Jerome and Louisa Katz, Jr. John Lynch Michael and Linda Murray Anita and William Richardson June Katz Joseph and Lisa Lynch Elizabeth and Edward Nabb John and Mary Jane Richter Marion Keane Sara and Roger Lynch Linda and Richard Nau Frances Riddle Charity Keating Dale Maginnis Marion Newell Sandra Ridgely Sandra Keele Barbara Mahlau John Newman William Rieck Paul Keenan Janet Mahoney Stacy Newman William and Darlene Riva Colleen Kelley Arthur Malinoski Martin and Joanne Ney Jay and Margaret Roberts Chris Kelly Barbara and Dennis Maloney Keith and Esther Nicolls Edna and Joseph Rogers Joseph and Alisa Kember Anne and Larry Manogue Victor and Rotena Nippert Lisa Rogers William and Nancy Kenyon Ann and Danny Marchant Walter and Nellie Norbet Carol and Gary Rossmann Patrick Kerley William and Donetta Marconi Michelle Norelli Morton and Elaine Rostolsky Peter Kerley Tom Marshall Barbara Nothstein Frederick and Charlene Roussey Ruth Kersting Patrick and Amy Marvil Nancy and William Nullmeyer Donna and Jared Ruhlman Susan Kersting Mildred Marx Timothy and Jan O’Hara Hartger and Maria Ruiter Rosa Ketterling Audrea Matthews Glenn and Karen Oliver Christine and William Rust Doris Kimmel Dallas and Tammy Maxwell Richard and Julie Orio Christopher Santarpio Thomas King Sarah and Kenneth May Thomas Orio Cassandra Santiago Patsy Kisner Mark and Marsha Mc Geehan Vincent and Gail Orr Ronald and Jean Sarg A. Lynn Knable Bob McAllister Sue and Lawrence Osborn Edie A. Sautter-Miller Gerald Knable Sharon and Brian McAndrew Susan and Peter Ostrowski Jason Schatz Mark and Mary Knaub Darryl and Deanna McCabe Thomas Ottombrino Lillian Schaube Edward Knight Barbara McCarthy Louis and Mary Jane E. Overstreet Fred Scheibe William and Marion Kobasa Betsy and Stephen McCormick Mary K. Overstreet Barbara and John Schofield Maefred Koehler Carol and Dennis McCoy Ralph and Sheila Owen Karen Schofield Douglas and Josephine Kolton Lee and Erna McCulley Luverne and Joseph Paige Barbara and Roger Schneider Bea Kolwyck Marni McDermott William Parkhurst Cynthia Schucker John and Shirley Krall Mark McGonigle Eileen and Robert Parren Thomas and Mary Schurtz Lorraine La Belle William and Jean McGonigle Joseph and Helen Parry-Hill, Jr. Christopher Scott Carol and Judd La Marra-Dunn Erin McIntyre H. Robert and Laurel Passwaters Donald and Linda Seary Ronald and Cathy Lanahan Jeffrey McIntyre Romie and Lorraine Payne, Jr. Ruth and Larry Seeger H. James and Lorna Landis Lynn McIntyre Frederick and Carolyn Pearson, Jr. Chris and Arlene Seher Barney and Shirley Lane Tony and Cheryl McKee Teresa Pearyer Daryl and Carol Seldomridge Virginia and Gordon Lapinski Cloyd McMillan Laurence and Loretta Peer David and Mary Sewell Teresa and Paul Lardizzone John and Donna McNemar Betty and Morris Pennock Helen Sewell Megan Latchford Alyce and Doug McSwain Shirley Pennypacker Paul and Michelle Sewell Peter and Pamela Latvala Flora and James McSweeny Margaret and Thomas Pensack Walter and Florence Shackelford Barbara Lawrence Carol and David McWethy Gary and Nancy Peters Tina Sheaffer Dorothy and Ronald Lawson Danielle and Timothy Mello Bruce Peterson B. David and Barbara Shepherd Adam and Michelle Leader Paul and Lorene Meredith Milford and Donna Pettit Robert Sherrell Stephen G. Lebo William and Meliss Merrick Catherine and Neil Pickens Richard and Margaret Siefken Charles and Elizabeth Lee Michael and Virginia Mihalik, Jr. Richard Pilius Guylene Simmons Richard and Beverly Lee, Sr. Leland and Virginia Miles Joseph and Susan Pizzi John Simpson Christine Lehne-Martin Conrad and Lynn Miller David and Maria Poore, Jr. Austin and Carrye Sims Joanne and Glen Leib F. James and Diane Miller Gerald and Geraldine Porter Justin and Stefanie Smeltzer Linda and David Leitner Harriet Miller Leslie Porter Kerry and Sindy Smeltzer Heidi and Brian Lentz Patricia Walls Miller Vicki and John Posdon Howard and Shirley Smentkowski Deborah and Gary Leonhard Thomas Miller Dennis and Barbara Potopowicz Amy Smith Charles and Jane Lesher Marjorie Mireles Ronald Povolo June Smith Tammy Lewis Wayne and Sheryl Miskelly Andrew Preziosi Kevin and Theodora Smith Nicolas and Virginia Liberman Howard and Elizabeth Mitana Ann Quaiser Marie and Paul Smith Ross and Lynda Lillard Clifford and Rosemary Mitchell James and Frances Quirk Richard and Mary Smith Matthew Lindell Stanley Mlynarski David and Anne Radcliff Robert and Patricia Sobieski George Lion Gerry Moncrief Dianne and James Rafferty Jeff Spang Gregory Litten Gail and John Moore Christine Ramirez Margaret and Gary Spengler William and Elizabeth Livingston George and Joanne Moore, Jr. Bruce and Christina Ranck Arnold and Pauline Spicer Richard Looft Joseph and Susan Moore Sharon Raymond Bette and Donald St. John Joyce and Ray Lopez Ronald and Patsy Moore Eileen and Michael Reece Thomas and Tiffany Stabley Amy and Kenneth Lott Michael and Linda Moran Carol and Richard Reed Wayne Stabley Wayne and Nancy Loux Georgia Morgan Aaron Reynolds J. Gordon and Barbara Stapleton

48 winter 2008 Wesley College Kathleen and Michael Steindl Virgie Willis Annabel W. Sterling Jennifer Witte Eugene and Evelyn Sterling, Jr. Jeffrey and Teresa Wolfe Margaret Stevens John Woods Kathy and David Stocker John and Beatrice Wright, Sr. Michael and Julie Stoehr Jenny Yee wesley fund Joseph Stoerlein Karen and Robert Young Dorothy and Cary Stone Ann and Martin Zagari Jeanette and Stuart Stravitsch Richard and Denise Zemanik Diana Strayline Richard and Shirley Zittle Carol Streett A & K Enterprises 2008- 2009 Barbara and Forrest Stricker Adolescent Prevention Program & Nancy Strimel Learning Experiences, Inc. Harry and Kathleen Sullivan, Jr. Appco’s Sports World Your commitment to Wesley College is a vital Steven J. Sussman Associates, Inc. Susan and Kenneth Sutton C.A. Childs Enterprises, Inc. part of our future. Contributions to the Wesley Karen and John Sweezey Daye’s Home Improvement, Inc. Audrey and Francis Taylor Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Fund are your way of ensuring that the traditions Aaron and Mary Teller Glenolden Service Center, Inc. Kathleen Thomas Hampton Inn found at Wesley can be enjoyed for many years Kathryn Thomas Headquarters of Collegiate Licensing Lindsay and Nancy Thomas, Jr. Company to come. Whether you are an alumnus, student, Pauline and William Thomas Hentkowski, Inc. Catherine Thompson Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe, LLC. parent, or friend of Wesley College, the Annual Hope Thompson IALEGGIO, Inc. Style Barber Shop Leroy Thompson, Jr. IBM International Foundation Wesley Fund allows you to provide for the Barbara and Gary Tilford Joseph Ford’s Landscaping, Inc. Patricia and Ronnie Tilstra Lower Delaware Hockey Festival Team College at any level. Every gift counts! Kimberly Tolliver One Step Ahead Childcare and Michael and Kristen Toner Preschool, Inc. Your unrestricted gift provides needed Frank and Dot Traynor P & G Fund Robert Traynor Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts funding to support the general operations of the Valerie Penz Tulay Program College, as well as academic program growth, Michael Turner Pro Claim Plus, Inc. Richard and Roslyn Turochy Rosario’s Deli, Inc. critical unexpected needs and staff and fac- Grace Tyson State Line Liquors Leslie Urban The Little School, Inc. ulty development to ensure excellence at Wesley John and Virginia Van Tine Trinity Holiness Church John and Viola Vaughan Wachovia Matching Gifts Program College. Unrestricted funds are applied where William and Barbara Victory Walsh Chiropratic Center Melissa and Kim Vincent needed most. All gifts, large and small, are James and Michelle Vizthum Visit www.weare.wesley.edu/honorroll Brett and Antoinette Walder for a comprehensive listing of donors greatly appreciated. The College’s fiscal year Roberet Walters to date. Eleanor Ward runs from July 1 to June 30. Your assistance and Ruth Ward donor levels Alan and Debra Warrington PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATES support will continue to enrich the lives of Connie and Kenneth Weber John Wesley Society ($10,000+) Carolee and Jerry Weidner 1873 Society future generations. Joyce Weissner ($5,000 — $9,999) Norma Welch Founder’s Circle To become a 2008-2009 fiscal year donor, Lane Weller ($2,500 — $4,999) Aubre Wellons Old Main Society please make your gift by sending your check or William Whiteley IV ($1,000 — $2,499) P. Matin Wiegand credit card information with the envelope Freeman and Tameka Williams III Partners ($500 — $999) Glenn Williams included in this issue. For your convenience, gifts Leaders Linda and David Williams ($250 — $499) Margaret and Marcus Williams Donors can also be made online at www.weare.wesley.edu/ Norman and Marilyn Williams ($100 — $249) Willa Williams Contributors onlinegiving Hygate Willis (Up to $99)

Wesley College winter 2008 49 Step Up and Nominate The Wesley Alumni Association seeks nominations for its Alumni Hall of Fame and Athletic Hall of Fame. Established in 1983, the Hall of Fame tradition recognizes exemplary graduates, alumni athletes and special friends of the College that have achieved outstanding success.

The Alumni Hall of Fame honors individuals that have excelled professionally and/or have made a significant contribution to their community through professional, personal or philanthropic endeavors. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors alumni that have made tremendous achievements in athletic endeavors at Wesley College as a player, coach or through an affiliated role. Nominations from alumni, faculty, staff, coaches, students and friends are welcomed and must be received by March 1 to be considered for induction in the Fall of 2009.

Please visit www.weare.wesley.edu/alumniawards for more information and to download and submit nomination forms.

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