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memory of which leads this years. In summers I worked on story full circle. a farm and then on the Lacka- It all started at Lehigh. Dad wanna Railroad track gang. took the train from Bethlehem Near the end of high school, to Philadelphia on Fridays to through the kindness of a neigh- LEHIGH DISPATCH see the Philadelphia Athlet- bor, I received an unsolicited ics. These games were the offer to attend MIT. I turned it Editor’s note: Welcome to Lehigh Dispatch, where you can find off-campus highlights of his down for several reasons: My fa- out what your fellow alums are up to. Thanks to our dedicated Lehigh years. “I should have ther had gone to Lehigh, Lehigh correspondents for the work you do to keep our extended spent more time studying,” he had a football team, Lehigh had Lehigh community together. Please send Class Notes to your tells me. I disagree. We never a much nicer campus and Le- reminisce about time spent in high was much closer to home. I class correspondent, or, if unsure the class to which the news the library stacks, but we sure was never sorry. applies, send to [email protected]. do talk baseball and the life At Lehigh, I enrolled as an lessons it teaches us. electrical engineering major. I believe the season will be At an orientation session, Dawn MacAllis- Round the World” off Ralph over by the time of this reading, Professor Beaver had each of us ter ’85 and Tom Branca in ’51. I asked if he was but for now I’ll say: Game ON! stand. When it was my turn, he ’43 MacAllister ’43, devastated. “No, not at all— There may be fewer games, but pointed right at me and said, “I (540) 424-9436 (H); bunpanic@ that’s baseball. We’ll get ’em they are ON! Enjoy the Boys of had your father,” a nice way to yahoo.com next year.” Then the Dodgers Summer, everyone. . welcome a new student. I went Hello from Tom MacAllister beat the Yankees in the ’55 out for freshman cross country. (as written by his daughter, World Series—“that was better Dick MacAdams, We had a winning season. Just Dawn MacAllister ’84) to the baseball!”—and then heart- 7066 Edinburgh before Thanksgiving, I was Class of ’43. Since our last up- break as the Dodgers moved to ’46 Drive, Lambert- pledged to Phi Gamma Delta. date, I heard from Neal Wolgin Los Angeles in 1957. ville, MI 48144. (734) 856-1097 Classes went very well for ’84, whose father also served in Soon I was aboard, and Dad (H); [email protected] me. I was awarded the Wilbur Burma. We were hoping they passed his love of the game to Mathematics Prize after the knew each other, but that was me: listening on the transistor Dick Allen, year was over. not to be. If anyone has any sto- radio as the ’69 Mets made 15010 Shell Point As a sophomore, I became ries about their family’s WWII us all believe; teaching me to ’51Blvd., Fort Myers, a football manager. That year, service, please let me know! throw, hit and field when I FL 33908. (239) 243-0969 (H); for Fall House Party I had a I visited Dad in July. Each played softball; trips to Shea to [email protected] very pretty girl as a blind date. night, we watched baseball. see the Mets play the Big Red This time I will write a short In the spring of 1949, she was “Game on! It’s an old game, but Machine; and acting out the bio of myself, hoping that some crowned House Party Queen. I it’s ON!” We anticipated the double play perfection of Pee of you will do the same and got my “L” in track. start of the shortened season Wee Reese to Gil Hodges to a submit them for publication in In my junior year, I switched and we reminisced. Dad, a 20-something sales associate at future issues. to mechanical engineering. Also, loyal Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Model’s who (go figure) was a Attending Ashland School I started dating Elise Sager, a remembered learning the game Brooklyn Dodgers fan! in East Orange, N.J., was a girl from home. From then on, from Red Barber on the radio; Dad became a die-hard mixture of the “three Rs” and there was no one else. We were afternoon games at Ebbets Red Sox fan, and on his 90th after-school sports, mostly engaged in the spring of 1951 and Field when men wore suits and birthday we took him to Fen- football. The playing field was married that September. hats and women wore dresses; way Park and stood arm-in- behind my house and I sup- My career with Esso covered Joe DiMaggio (“he ran like a arm gazing at the field in the plied the ball and the water tap. the next eight years, with time floating gazelle”); Mickey Man- field-level pub. As we turned At Scott High, a public school out for naval service. I worked tle playing through injury and to go, I yelled above the din, of 750 students, I went right on refinery design projects and Jackie Robinson’s courageous “90-year-old Red Sox Fan through the college prep cours- service station construction first season. coming through!” and a new es with few electives so that I and then became a commercial “What did you think [of generation made a path for us, had time to do my homework salesman. In 1952, I enrolled Jackie Robinson], Dad?” I applauding with respect. I an- in study hall. I ran the mile in the Naval Officer Candidate asked in light of the current nounced his milestone on the and became football manager. School at Newport, R.I. I served protests seeking to end racism jumbotron—the photo of which As a freshman, at age 14, I was three years on Newport-based in our country. “I didn’t think sits near the photo montage recruited to work in the Newark destroyers, becoming an anything at all. He was a great of our trip to the Hall of Fame, Post Office for the two weeks operations officer and officer ballplayer and we were lucky to where we sang “Take Me Out before Christmas, sorting mail of the deck underway. There have him.” to the Ball Game” and Dad sat at night and delivering during were cruises to the Mediterra- He also remembered Bobby (with me this time!) on a bench the day. I did this, without the nean where we protected our Thompson’s “Shot Heard from Shibe Park in Philly, the night work, for the next three carriers, keeping Russian subs

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away. Out of Newport we had tion with conveniences added. not buying 100 shares of some- of the undefeated 1950 football anti-submarine warfare exer- We did general repairs and thing—anything—at graduation. team reunions and organized cises in the Atlantic, including added bathrooms, new plumbing My granddaughter has just been the 65th. a successful mock attack on the and wiring, and a porch. After accepted at Syracuse University In August, I received a hacked USS Nautilus. seven years’ work and enjoy- for a total cost of more than 65 email from Ralph Fortney, and While back at Esso, I was in- ment of outdoor activities, we times what it cost me to go to Le- when I questioned it and asked vited to join a high-tech start- put the property up for sale. It high! Those shares would have for an update, he replied, “I wish up in Cambridge, Mass., which was pictured on the cover of Yan- come in handy today.” I had something of interest to I did. We moved our household, kee Magazine. Two more such Dick Schmidt sent me a share with my classmates. If my including two young daughters, projects followed. The last one fantastic letter with so much math is correct, many of our from Westfield, N.J., to Con- was sold in 2006 when I was 77. news I ran out of room here. See classmates are or will become 90 cord, Mass., where our son was Now it is your turn to write! the website for photo of the five in 2020. So the least I can do is born in 1961. Save the date for Reunion 2021: Lehigh graduates in his family. wish them a very happy birthday It took two years for me, June 10-13, 2021 A recap of his life: He was and best wishes for good health with a partner, to start MFE married to his first wife for 34 during these challenging times.” Corp. It grew to become a lead- Bill Erdman, years and had four kids (three Now that COVID-19 has ing original equipment manu- (407) 644-0391; daughters); his second mar- given us all this free time, how facturer of electromechanical ’52 1171 Willa Vista riage to Carolyn added six more about sending me some exciting devices including moving iron Trail, Maitland, Fla., 32751 girls—a total of 10 kids, 20 grand- news? I’m using the extra time galvanometers, small record- [email protected]; kids and 18 great-grandkids. working toward my goal of 90 ing modules and digital tape seeoursite.org/lehigh They live everywhere! He spent miles by bike the week of my drives. For the next 18 years, Got an email from Alan Koppes his life in sales as salesman, sales birthday in September. MFE grew steadily. By 1980, we in April—no news, just an email manager, regional manager, sales had more than 400 people with address change notice, so I trainer. He worked first with his Guest columnist: branch plants in Puerto Rico have to assume he is still with dad and then with Executone, Joe Workman, and Scotland. Then we faltered us. However, I’d rather get an specializing in hospital products, ’53 jmw4emw@aol. badly developing a floppy disk address change notice than a about 38 years. Dick “retired” com. drive. Our investors panicked notification of a classmate’s but worked for a local courier I talk frequently with Herb and broke up the company. death—C. Theodore Blaisdell service, then started his own Roemmele. Several years ago, he In late 1980, I bought one died on April 3. service. He has had both knees moved from New Jersey to Palm of MFE’s product lines and Robert Arndt wrote: “I was replaced. Ten years ago, he got Beach, Fla., where he married a formed Allen Datagraph Inc. cleaning out a closet recently bored again and started driving lovely lady named Joann. They We made flatbed recorders for and came across an old Lehigh cars for Enterprise. sold their homes and moved the scientific market and then Alumni Bulletin—July 1952, to In his spare time, Dick a few miles away to a gated developed a highly successful be exact. Must have picked it started and became president of community in Palm Beach series of vinyl-cutting ma- up right after graduation. It de- two Jaycee chapters in N.J. He Gardens. He tries to come north chines for the sign industry. scribed our graduation. Do you also is president of the Somerset once or twice a year for Lehigh I retired in 1994, and Elise remember who our commence- County Auto Dealers Associa- events. Herb talked recently to and I moved to Maine. I had ment speaker was? It was Frank tion; is active in local Republican Jim Lebo, who lives in Bonita a rewarding career, making Whittemore Abrams, chairman activities; served on the Mont- Springs, Fla. Jim keeps a Lehigh almost constant use of my EE, of Standard Oil Company of New gomery Township (N.J.) Parks connection with a son, who is ME, IE and accounting training. Jersey, who spoke on the place of and Recreation Commission Class of ’83, and a step-grand- In 1994, I bought a farm- the individual in a group society. for 16 years and chairman for 10 daughter who graduated from house in Embden, Maine, I think I dozed through some of years; served on the Montgom- Lehigh. planning to restore and mod- it. Degrees were handed out to ery Planning Board as advisor Herb also talked to Joe ernize it. It was built in 1830 581 of us, including Bruce Re- and alternate and was a 4-H Moyer and Warren Stevens. of granite with a wooden ell. inhart (now deceased), who was horse club leader and county Joe’s wife died, and he lives (An ell is a wooden structure given special recognition as only 4-H board member. alone in Telford, a small city attached to the main house the second man in the univer- Dick moved to Arizona, south of Bethlehem. Although and connecting to the barn. It sity’s history who had a perfect where he was on the Fountain he has “bad” knees (football?), usually contained a workshop four-year scholastic record. Hills Parks and Recreation Com- he manages several rounds of and a backhouse [outhouse] “On a personal reflection, Le- mission for six years, chairman golf weekly. Warren lives in at the rear. The ell was the high was the best thing that ever for three. His Arizona license Moorestown, N.J., where he still passthrough to the barn, very happened to me. I grew up in the plate reads “LEHIGH.” He has helps his son run their business. important in winter.) Lehigh Valley, never more than been active in whatever alumni I also keep in touch with Elise and I moved in some old 50 miles from home. After Le- club was nearby and served as Nick Gentile. Nick is doing well, furniture and started working. high, I kept very close to my civil president of the Arizona Club. although his eyes have deterio- The goal was to restore the engineering degree for my entire He has been to all of our class rated to the point that he can’t house to an as-built configura- working career. My only regret is reunions and also made most drive. He still lives in Franklin

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Lakes, N.J. al Guard unit was activated and also members of Quail Creek. longboat along the Danube As you know, we had planned gave me a long, all-expense-paid “I became involved with a River, ending in Budapest. a mini reunion for last June. ocean voyage to Korea. barbershop comedy quartet, Each summer and fall, the That was canceled, of course, “Because of my Korean the Tropical Depressions, and Jacksons visit a family cottage along with everything else at experience, when I graduated in for two seasons performed with near a lake in New Hampshire. Lehigh. We do plan to try again. ’55 with no military obligations, the Fort Myers Symphony Or- While there, Fred “prowls Please put the dates of June I was immediately able to enjoy chestra. Trust me: Barbershop through libraries and grave- 10–13, 2021, on your calendar flying around the country in harmony is good for the soul! yards” in Massachusetts and for our mini reunion (how search of a career. I picked East- “Last year, we moved to a New Hampshire, researching about 68 years?). man Kodak in Rochester, N.Y. I retirement community in West- his family history and gene- Here in Bethlehem, your offi- retired from Eastman Kodak 31 chase near Tampa, Fla., and con- alogy. He has given a talk on a cers—Joe Workman, president; years later in 1986. tinue to enjoy our hobbies and patriot ancestor who took part Roger Inglese, vice president; “Since Disney was heavily life without the need to clean our in the Battle of Rhode Island. and Tony Latour, treasur- involved with photography, I pool or replace our roof. Thanks to Ferd Thun for er—are your small planning was fortunate to have met Walt “Hope the coronavirus is alerting us to the news that our committee for the reunions. As Disney several times during my long gone by the time you read late classmate Gene Mulvihill we have mentioned before, if early photo training in Disney this.” is the subject of a new book. Lehigh does not have your email World. I helped Kodak with Save the date for Reunion 2021: Gene owned Action Park in address, please give it to them specialty sales that included June 10-13, 2021 Vernon, N.J., which operated by emailing Stephanie Fisher at give-away cameras with two for 18 years, between 1978 and [email protected] or calling box tops from General Mills Bill Burgin, 534 1996 (with a brief reopening in (610) 758-3069. That will get cereals. Worldwide military sales W. Beechtree Lane, 2014). Gene’s son Andy, along your email address into the responsibility one year took ’56 Wayne,PA 19087. with coauthor Jake Rossen, has system, and we can communi- me to an 18-hole experience at (610) 688-7374 (H); w.burgin@ written a memoir and tribute cate better. St. Andrews. I watched as my att.net to Gene titled Action Park: Finally, let me know of any partner put a ball through a Yes! Our 65th Reunion is on Fast Times, Wild Rides and the news happenings in and around window at the Jigger Inn on the for June 10–13, 2021, we think Untold Story of America’s Most your life that we might include 17th hole—a feat not duplicated (we hope, pending the end of Dangerous Amusement Park. in future class columns. You before or since. pandemic closings). The park offered extreme rides can send them, for now, to Joe “The love of my life, Peggy, Making plans for the events and water slides. Workman at jmw4emw@aol. and I were married in Rochester are class president Arthur An- The book will be the basis com. Stay well. in 1981. Peggy and her/our six derman, treasurer Jim White, for a TV series on Hulu and a children have been the best Ferd Thun, Ed Tkacik, Bruce documentary on HBO. It has Burt Schweigaard- part of my life. (Forty years of Waechter and Bill Burgin. A been the source of a board Olsen, 1299 N. married life has flashed by.) highlight of the weekend will game and a 2018 film,Action ’54 Tamiami Trail, “I retired as manager of be the Saturday night gala class Point. If you’ve ever visited Unit 1021, Sarasota, FL 34236. Kodak Marketing Development dinner at the Saucon Valley Action Park, please share your (941) 923-4210 (H); (828) 577- in 1986 but was asked to be Ko- Country Club Guest House. experience in a note to me. 1484 (C); [email protected] dak’s marketing expert during When you receive a letter Andy Mulvihill is a 1985 grad- the trial of Kodak vs. Polaroid from Lehigh with reunion uate of Stanford University, a real Burt Sutker, and moved from Rochester to details and a reply card, please estate developer and CEO of the 55 Lexington Boston. return it promptly with your Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex ’55 Drive, Pennington, “After a few years of golfing intentions. As the 2020 reunion County, N.J. He is VP of the N.J. NJ 08534. 609-730-0839; and skiing, Peggy and I formed classes will also be meeting State Board of Education. [email protected] Holi Management Group and then, it is also important to As a generous Lehigh alum As this column is being written, managed a condo development make lodging reservations early. and member of the Tower Soci- the world is in the grip of the at Holimont Ski Slopes in Elli- Hope to see you there! ety, Gene established the Mulvi- COVID-19 pandemic. We can cottville, N.Y., before moving to It was great to hear from hill Golf Learning Center, near only hope that all are well and Naples, Fla. Fred Jackson, writing from the Goodman Stadium. Opened will stay well until this column “For 20 years, we were mem- Houston. Fred and Brenda had in 2008, it is a USGA-qualified is published and a vaccine is bers of Quail Creek Country a colorful year in 2019. On July indoor-outdoor instructional readily available. Club in Naples, where I became 4, they were photographed facility, available to adults and Don Kirkpatrick is the a board member and Peggy with the iconic Smokey Bear children in the Lehigh and near- “star” of this issue, and I thank enjoyed a twin reputation as a during their annual stay in by communities. After earning him for agreeing to do a column: stone sculptor and fused-glass mountainous Pagosa Springs in his B.S. degree at Lehigh, Gene “For most of us, the story artist. Art Marcantonio ’57, Colorado. In September, joined served in the U.S. Marines and starts at graduation. Mine Phi Sig fraternity brother, and by Sigma Phi fraternity brother worked on Wall Street before be- started the summer after my Bruce DeSchryver ’57, who Fred Stark ’55 and wife Helen, coming a developer in northern freshman year when my Nation- worked with me at Kodak, were they journeyed by a Viking New Jersey. He died in 2012 and

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is survived by his wife, Gail, six local roads racing around York. not a dirty old man, but she was a University of Mississippi, South children and 16 grandchildren. They hung out at the famed companion with whom he sailed Florida University and Florida Look for more reunion Dean’s Garage, owned by Jim at the Bay Head Yacht Club. A&M journalism schools. He was details in the next issue of the Musser. Ike is still living out in Honest and interesting to the married to Donna for 45 years Bulletin. And save the date for Fallbrook, Cal. end! Miss you! and they had four boys. He was Reunion! Win Applegate is living in As I was talking to Dick well respected, successful and Save the date for Reunion 2021: Hamilton Square, N.J. He tells Briggs about Harks, Louise had a good life. We will miss him! June 10-13, 2021 me he no longer shaves due to Briggs told me that she had Bob Ostar called to tell me quarantine, and his beard now several dates with him when she that Ron Dominach died June 5 James Watson, exceeds four inches in length. was at Cedar Crest before she after a stroke and a long illness at 774 Highview Sadly, my dear friend Howie met Dick—surprise! Ed Delany home and hospice with Therese, ’57Drive, Wyckoff, Levitz succumbed to COVID-19 added that he was glad he didn’t his wife of 65 years. Bob was NJ 07481. (201) 891-1246 (H); back in April. Howard was move into that retirement home Ron’s best man in 1955. They [email protected] still practicing law in Ardsley, or he would have been trapped. reunited in 2002, when Bob and Catching up with some class- N.Y. His wife, Linda, had just At least the library is open. Last- his wife of 55 years relocated to mates, I found Neil Funnell published her sixth book of ly, Marianne and Bill Bux keep Fairfield Harbor, New Bern, N.C. living in Hilton Head, S.C. He poetry, Questions for a Modern the emails coming. I remember playing freshman has lived there for 25 years Angel. I will miss Howie and his Bill Glose called me again baseball with Ron at Lehigh. and enjoys the stimulating and great sense of humor and our with news about Tom Kelly, Bob and Andrea were glad active community of HH. His occasional lunches in NYC over but this time was about his the virus did not get here last friends, including all his West many years. two-month battle with Guil- year. They had their trip of a Coast family, also like to visit. Please email updates—al- lain-Barré syndrome, a disorder lifetime—a 15-day Alaska-Hol- Neil stays in contact with his ways need source news. of the immune system, before he land cruise and land tour. Bob ATO brothers Dick Daugh- passed on Father’s Day. wore his white Lehigh cap all erty, Don Burgess and Clark Bill Helfrich, Tom and I got together in the time. Surprisingly, he was Riley. Currently Neil is presi- 80 Southwick fourth grade in special classes stopped constantly by parents dent of a local investment club ’58Drive, Orchard and played a lot of basketball, of current students, graduates, and is involved in the Hilton Park, NY 14127. (716) 662-7927 and Tom became the editor of some grandparents and some Head Ethics Society and the (H); [email protected] the high school newspaper while residents of Bethlehem—what a World Affairs Council of Hilton I can’t believe that the sad news I was the sports editor. I think I great ambassador! Small world Head. To keep in shape, he still continues. John “Harks” won because I sat on the football society: The Hurricane Helper plays a little tennis, has a major Harkrader’s daughter, Linda and basketball benches and trav- Committee from Orchard Park interest in horseback riding (Harkrader) Powers ’88, related elled to the away games when I Presbyterian Church went to and is an active member of a to Bruce Gilbert that Harks didn’t have swim meets. New Bern twice to help them foxhunting club. According to died peacefully at his holiday His Allentown classmates, to repair and recover from the my ’57 class list, Joel Aronson, house on the beach. He did not including myself, Jerry previous hurricanes. Charlie Strauch and Paul suffer from COVID-19, as he Friedman, Arnie Finkelstein, Lee Owens’ yearly letter Thompson are also living the feared, or the bone cancer he had Mitch Karp, Dick Rubrecht, from Australia was a little late, good life in Hilton Head and been fighting for years. Bill Glose and others passed his but 2019 was the hottest and dri- trying to dodge the occasional He leaves so many memories, house every day on our way to est year there in over 100 years, coastal hurricane. one of the last being our last Lehigh. with the temperature maxing Ed Carr sent me an update, Lehigh football game, where we Tom worked at the Allentown out at more than 110 degrees! It and after living in Palm City, talked privately for half of the Morning Call while at Lehigh was followed with wild bush fires Fla., for the last 28 years, he and game. Harks made me promise but headed to Jacksonville, Fla., and tremendous smoke, which his wife sold their house and not to print anything I heard. after graduation and became we watched during the Austra- moved into a Life Care facility Not even the Cuba trip in 1957. sports editor and then editor lian Open tennis tournament. named Sandhill Cove in Palm Well, Larry Trerotola etc., I at the Tampa Bay Times. He Now they are having all the City. Ed and Nancy often see will keep those secrets. But his lucked out with coverage of the problems we are suffering from Bob Maida and wife Elaine, last phone call came just after he ’68 Mexico City and ’72 Munich COVID-19. Millions in Sydney who live close by in Martin read the spring Bulletin article Olympic Games. From ’73 to ’77, are working from home and late County, Fla. to correct what Bob Christie he was editor of the Palm Beach afternoons the children escape Eli “Ike” Eichelberger told me happened at that tail- Post, leading it from a scrappy and the sounds of play are a joy. sent an email reminiscing about gate. The attractive young lady paper to the best newspaper Lee’s travels this year included his teenage years in York, Pa., driver he was with was really its size in the country. After 32 touring the island of Tasmania where he formed the Gents Laurie, not LaLa, and it was her years of newspapering, he got to with the Sydney Male Choir. The Hot Rod Association of York. red pickup, not his, with the know his wife and boys. He spent itinerary took him to Norfolk, The club tore apart Ford V-8 camper and they were headed to 11 years on the editorial board of where he taught his first year in engines, rebuilt them with Chincoteague before the holiday the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Australia (1964). He and Lynne racing stuff and then tore up the house. He told me that he was and as editor-in-residence of the added a week at the Port Arthur

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Convict Settlement and the World Christie will wait until next year. shipped detached and frozen. ton when the snow melts. Heritage Wilderness rainforests. Welcome to Stella Fisher, Checked in with our class But wait! There’s more Midyear brought another new daughter of Stephanie president and reunion chair- nuclear. This time with Bill choir excursion with the Pacific Fisher in the Alumni Relations man, Leon Harbold, regarding McCurdy, whose first job after Pride Choir to Vietnam and office and new playmate of Claire plans for our 2024 reunion Lehigh was with United Nucle- Cambodia. They spent a week McMullan. Greekers to John (hey, old guys need things to ar. He earned a Ph.D. in nuclear cruising down the Mekong Delta Harkrader, Tom Kelly and Ron look forward to). His wife, engineering from Penn State, and visited some silk farms. Dominach. Lynne, said he was out for his where he met his wife. Then It was here that he had a fall, daily walk. Now, this was 4 p.m. he went to MPR Associates in whacking his head and back. A Bob Teufel, in July, the temperature was Washington, D.C., before work- scan at home found a fractured 1 Stoklea Drive, 94°F and he was doing the 5K ing on nuclear utilities in Ger- vertebra, so on to the rehab gym. ’59Emmaus, PA Lehigh cross country course. many, Japan and South Korea. Back to the tour and on to Hanoi 18049. (610) 967-2049 (H); (610) Don’t know Leon’s background, Even after retiring in 2008, Bill and a performance at the Na- 393-0565 (C); [email protected] but that reminded me of the continued working part time tional Academy of Music. Then and John Canova, The Carillon Noël Coward song “Mad Dogs until 2013. But no idle hands to Cambodia for performances 209, 2525 Taft Drive, Boulder, CO and Englishmen Go Out in the for Bill, as he and his wife are in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. 80302; [email protected] Noonday Sun.” very active in their church’s He visited the Killing Fields, This year has given a new We decided that this issue varied volunteer efforts. with a 17-story glass memorial meaning to the phrase “cancel would feature the brothers After Lehigh, then graduate that focused 8,000 skills ex- culture” as we have all seen of Alpha Sigma Phi, starting school, Norm Rumpf was off humed from mass graves in the more than needs be said about with Bob Woerheide, who to California to work on a space 1970s. Their killing was personal missed grandchildren’s college retired after a 40-year career in defense support program ending and more shocking, while Aus- and high school graduations, commercial banking, leaving as as the chief engineer designing chwitz was industrialized. weddings, sporting events, con- a senior vice president. “There satellite mission hardware. Lynne’s major walking trip certs etc. But the one with most wasn’t a day I didn’t love what I During the final six years of took her to Japan among the impact for your class scribblers was doing,” he says. Post retire- his career, he was the program volcanoes and up the Holy was the cancellation of the an- ment, he served as the treasurer manager of the orbital program. Mountain, Mt. Hiko, and the nual Class of ’59 fly fishing, wine of three nonprofits; restored a He’s quite active in retirement, many steps to the shrines. tasting and joke telling outing 1776 farmhouse in N.H. and a advising his church’s K-8 school All is well with Lee as he to Bob Teufel’s Tunkhannock second home in Santa Fe; trav- and involved with his communi- finished the year performing Club in Pennsylvania’s beautiful eled abroad (this year Croatia) ty choral group, plus supporting Beethoven’s Ninth with the Pocono Mountains. Flying from and enjoyed music, theater, Lehigh through its Mountaintop Willoughby Symphony Choir Boulder, Colo., with pandemic skeet shooting, photography Entrepreneurship Program. and Handel’s Messiah with the restrictions was too much even and woodworking. Bob reunited And the other Alpha Sigma Phi Sydney Male Choir in the town for resilient John Canova. with his high school sweetheart brothers are Don Foster, Bob hall and a 1,000-person audi- Hopefully our tradition will be after 35 years. They’ve now Hughes, Tom Kelly and Ray ence. Whew! Perhaps he is in his revived next year. been married for 26 years with Lefever. 80s, but he wished good eyesight And speaking of traditions, seven children and 19 grand- to all in this year of 20-20. Dan Bayer has a streak of children between them. Williams E. Gary’s Barbershop finally attending 77 Lehigh-Lafayette “Nuclear Energy” should be Millsom, 67 reopened, and after 20 weeks I football games and was dis- John Ford’s middle name. First ’60 Mystic Road, got my hair cut. My family called mayed when this year’s season job after Lehigh was with Pratt North Stonington, CT 06359. me “Nana” because I looked like was canceled. “I had hoped to and Whitney aircraft nuclear (860) 536-2926 (H), (860) 235- my mother with long white curly make it to at least 80 games.” propulsion program, then to 3618 (C); [email protected] hair. If there is a football season, Dan mentioned that he and the Enrico Fermi atomic power Hello, classmates. Hope every- the Buffalo Bills are ready. I hope wife Chickie managed to keep plant, then to the Atomic En- one is having a nice summer, the fans can at least tailgate. The their social life intact by hosting ergy Commission, then the De- although in a subdued fashion as coach’s son still goes to Gary’s, socially distant cocktail parties partment of Energy and finally my wife, Gill, and I are having on but this church is still closed— in their basement barroom. the Savannah River nuclear site. the Connecticut shoreline. prayers help! Another Buffalo Had a call from Walter R. In 1960, John married his Cedar Received a nice package from sports occasion is underway. The Allen III ’91 that his father, Crest sweetheart and has two Bob McGovern, who had been Toronto Blue Jays are playing Walter R. Allen Jr., had passed daughters. He’s now retired to in a two month lock down in their Major League Baseball away. Walt was a regular at our New Hampshire (John can help Kirkland Village in Bethlehem. season in our empty 17,000-seat early class reunions and offered Bob Woerheide tap his maple At the time of contacting me, he stadium because the Canadians a unique prize at a reunion trees—Alpha Sigma Phi Maple and his wife, Brenda, had just have closed the border for all auction: a leg of lamb from his Syrup would be a sure best-sell- ventured out for lunch for the American players. Vermont farm. Never figured er). He stays active skiing and first time in several months. Bob By the way, Lehigh will not out if the lucky bidder had to re- snowshoeing the White Moun- sent me a page from the June 10 play football this year; Bob move said leg himself or if it was tains and hiking Mt. Washing- issue of The Morning Call that

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included a mention of our “em- Robert Paternos- in Fort Meyers. Paul had lots of Philip J. Kinzel, cee,” Craig Anderson. The ar- ter, 448 N. Bellflow- news, which I gratefully copy 808 South Drive, ticle mentioned Craig’s signing ’61 er Blvd., Suite 302, below in his own words: ’62 Brick, NJ 08724. of a minor league contract with Long Beach, CA 90814. “Rich Bradley was a willing (732) 295.2106(H); (973) the St. Louis Cardinals in 1960 [email protected] helper both for the 611 and our 226.1430(W); (973) 464.8282 and his career with the Cardinals “You could make the case that class reunion. He still is a serious (cell); [email protected] and Mets. he was the finest high school biker. Rich and Linda winter at (e-mail) Carlos “Gene” Bullos sent football coach of all time.” Grand Harbor in Vero Beach. Hope you all found a way to me a nice message informing So stated the in memoriam “Ed Watters had been playing celebrate your 80th birthday. me he was in Addison, Texas, newsprint reporting the death a lot of tennis. He recently had Your columnist celebrated his staying with a daughter. He had of Tom Flatley of Garden City, a leg injury that grounded him a birthday in May. I invited all fled Caracas because there was Long Island. He served as head while, but he expects to be back my neighbors to join me for a a huge power shortage, making coach at Garden City High before summer is out. drink. The deal was that they the last American Airlines flight School from 1985 to 2014, creat- “For his 80th Birthday, brought their own beverage and out of Venezuela. Carlos had ing a winning culture that drove John Kramer took his entire remained on their front porch been planning to attend our his teams to 264 victories (with family to New Orleans to visit to join in a drink and sing happy 60th Reunion and hopes to be only 44 losses) and seven unde- the World War II Museum. He birthday. On my front porch we able to make it back next spring. feated seasons. Tom also coached reports that it is a mandatory had a band: three of my grand- He regularly watches the Le- Team USA U19 to a gold medal bucket list item. children playing the trombone, high-Lafayette football game, as at the World Lacrosse Cham- “I’ve spent a lot of time chat- saxophone and keyboard. he normally comes up to Dallas pionships in 1982. He was an ting with Jack Davidson. We Our class president, Bob for Thanksgiving and Christmas avid fisherman and hunter and reminisced about the Kingston Downing, organized a Zoom and goes with some Lehigh even owned a few thoroughbred Trio 1 and 2, enjoying [the fact] meeting for a group of class- graduates to a bar that televises horses. He lost his wife, Helen, that Lehigh thought both events mates and freshman students the game. Carlos continues to in 2011; like him, she succumbed were a bad idea, but in the end entering Lehigh. The high-tech be busy with Buena Voluntad to pancreatic cancer. Tom is loved our results. Jack has had event was attended by Downing, (Goodwill), of which he has survived by a son, two daughters both his lower legs amputated Dave Angell (Savannah, Ga.), been president for 19 years. It and nine grandchildren. but has accepted his situation Buddy Gitlin (Newton Center, was broke when he joined it Roy Martins remembers positively. Mass.), Ron Johnson (Ran- and today is the premiere social fondly the carefree days before “Roy Cravzow was shocked dolph, N.J.) and Phil Kinzel. service organization empow- COVID-19. It was last March to learn he had a heart ailment; Also participating were Buddy’s ering people with disabilities when he, his son Glenn, Ken for those not familiar, Roy was daughter, Jocelyn (Gitlin) and placing them in productive Smith, Tom Whitten, Dick the consummate exerciser, bal- Deutsch ’89, and granddaughter, jobs. His other volunteer work Bookbinder, Don Peterson ’60 anced-diet maestro and vitamin Marlee Deutsch ’21. Unfortu- is with Queremos Graduarnos and Jim Wilson ’63 returned to aficionado. After some surgery nately, no freshmen partici- (“We want to graduate”) which South Mountain to cheer Lehigh and good nursing by Wanda, pated, so the old Hawks Zoomed helps more than 1,000 kids from to victory in their third straight he is totally back and looking by themselves reminiscing about Caracas get an education. The EIWA “Eastern’s” Wrestling forward to the 80-year-old PGA how it was in 1958. kids pay it forward by doing Championship. Coach Pat competition. Ed Otocka called looking for social work. Some 40 have made Santoro was named Coach of the “Besides the Lehigh thing, contact information on Charlie it to college. Year. Ken took the group on a I still play a lot of golf and Shubin. Dr. Shubin died last I often hear from John tour of the constantly chang- celebrated my 80th [birthday] December. He was a pediatri- Daniel when I forward a ques- ing and increasingly attractive and 50th [anniversary] with cian at Mercy Medical Center tionable blurb on Facebook, so Lehigh campus, and most of the Carol Anne by throwing a party in Baltimore. Dr. Shubin was an I know he is active and alert in group attended the Wrestling with a country and rock band associate professor of pediatrics Allentown. Club open house in Hellertown that the class may get to hear at the University of Maryland and I had a conversation with Bill and the club banquet after the next June. Still biking, working assistant professor of pediatrics Ross as he and his wife, Dottie, finals where “the exhausted out, two-stepping and dabbling at Johns Hopkins University. He extended their stay in Florida wrestlers and coaches were in backing candidates for the joined Mercy Medical Center in until late spring due to the cur- shown our appreciation for a fall election. Once the election 1985. Ed is retired from Encad rent virus situation. Tom Bliss great performance.” is over, the reunion will be my Inc. (a Kodak Company). Ed and spent the first half of the year in Class President Paul Smith prime avocation. Our class party Barbara live in Waxhaw, N.C., Charleston and hopes to be able wrote from Florida, where he will combine at least with 2011, about 20 miles from Charlotte. to get to his other home in Maine was busy with Ed Watters possibly 1960.” They recently acquired a vacation before the summer is over. working on the joint endowment That will be on June 10–13, home in the mountains of Lake That’s all for now. Stay (611 Scholarship Awards). The 2021. Let’s all start planning to Toxaway, N.C., where Ed keeps healthy. pandemic has postponed planned be there for a rousing good time! his small boat and spends his free Save the date for Reunion 2021: golf outings with Vic Pratt and Save the date for Reunion 2021: time fly fishing and bass fishing. June 10-13, 2021 Phil Mezey, both of whom live June 10-13, 2021 Al Rieper is an active

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member of the Military Order bing and fishing. Ron reports Pittsburgh, to be near to his Ronald L. of the World Wars, Boston that he has been able to golf at daughter and grandchildren and Workman, Chapter. MOWW was originally least two days a week and even many friends from Gere’s 30- ’65 1981 Berrel Court, established in 1919 by General enjoy an occasional meal in a year career with PNC Financial Yardley, PA 19067-7225. (215) John Pershing so officers could restaurant during the pandemic. Service Group. Gere retired as 808-0809 (H); ron_workman@ continue serving America after the corporate head of finance prodigy.net their active military service Dixon Earley, in 2003. He’s no longer playing A quiet quarter for news. I ended following World War I. 151 Old Ford Dr., golf as often as he did in Hilton ran into Mike Bolton during The organization now serves ’63 Camp Hill, PA Head but still gets out several the summer. He and his wife, America’s youth by hosting 17011. (717) 761-1297 or (863) times a week. Gere says they Gloria, live in Florida, but rent youth leadership conference 419-0514; [email protected] really enjoy their new environ- in Stone Harbor, N.J., for a few programs throughout the Unit- ment and the feeling of security months in the summer, having ed States—many at little or no David A. Rie- they have for making the (early) sold his place here several cost to the high school students mondy, 774 Mali- decision to move to life care. He years ago. He happened to ride attending. Al is currently in ’64bu Lane, Indialan- suggests all of us think seriously his bike by our house, and he charge of junior awards for tic, FL 32903. (321) 777-9659 about our next phase of life. His stopped for a short visit. ROTC students. He was a cap- (home); (321) 506-7302 (cell); advice: “Don’t wait until it’s too Richard Verdier wrote: tain in the U.S. Navy and retired [email protected] (email) late.” “Mary and I are fine, if a little after 20 years from the Naval Re- It’s the last week in July and I was worried when I had bored. We moved to a new, serves. His retirement ceremony we are still hunkered down to been unable to get hold of Lane smaller home in an ‘active was on the USS Constitution— avoid getting the virus. I hope Jorgensen, so I reached out senior’ community in Denver, also known as Old Ironsides—a by the time you read this we are to Ted Muendel to see if he N.C., located about 25 miles wooden-hulled, three-masted all well and past the COVID-19 had any news. Lane is fine but northwest of Charlotte. All my heavy frigate. She is the world’s crisis, the election is over, and he, Janet and their daughter boats and airplane are gone, so oldest commissioned naval we are on to fretting about did contract the coronavirus in I don’t have any big toys to play vessel still afloat. Al is active with something else. I am sad to have March. They all had mild cases with. We amuse ourselves with the Navy Supply Corps Foun- to report that John Richmond and only confirmed that they social gatherings and cookouts dation Greater Boston Area. He lost his wife, Sheila, to cancer in had contracted the virus when with our neighbors.” is proud of his granddaughter, June. Our hearts go out to John they tested positive for antibod- Antone “Joe” Alber report- Mackenzie Fidelak, a junior and his family. But I’m happy to ies in June. Lane said he lacked ed that he and his wife, Mary on the girls’ volleyball team at report that Jack Holt and Gere energy for a couple months but Beth, have been spending a lot Stanford University. Her team Grimm are doing well after is back to golfing a couple times of time on their bikes this sum- has been the national champion having major surgery last year. a week. mer, because other than going in volleyball for the past two Jack had both hips replaced at Ted and Diane are seques- to the grocery store there isn’t years and three of the last four the Rochester Mayo Clinic. He tered in Delaware, playing much else to do—a theme with and is currently ranked second says he is back to about 50 per- more golf and, like many of us, which many of us are familiar. nationally. cent. He is riding his bike nearly drinking more wine (low-cal Save the date for Reunion 2021: We all have stories to tell 20 miles each day and swim- I’m sure). They have avoided June 10-13, 2021 about our experience dealing ming a mile a week. His two COVID-19 but caught the with COVID-19. Your columnist sons are progressing in their air snowbird virus and bought a James A. only left the house three times force careers. The youngest is a condo on Tierra Island south Tiefenbrunn, from March until August. Tech- major flying C17s transporting of St. Petersburg, Fla. They will ’66 1201 Butztown nology provided an opportunity COVID-19 patients. He says it winter in the sun. Ted’s oldest Road, #31, Bethlehem, PA to work from home every day beats bringing our dead home granddaughter is applying to 18017. (610) 691-1714 (H); during this tax season, which from war zones. The oldest, now Lehigh this fall and, if accepted, [email protected] lasted until July 15. Everything a lieutenant colonel, is part of will become the fourth genera- As we rapidly approach our was going pretty well until Phil our new Space Command in tion to attend. 55th class reunion in June 2021, decided to get involved in the Colorado Springs doing things On a personal note, I’m here is a message from our kitchen and make linguini with we don’t talk about. Daughter writing this in Greenville, N.C. class president, the Honorable clam sauce. He learned the hard Gretchen is busy supporting Mickey and I are staying with Mr. Harry Brown. “Yes, the way about what happens when Jack’s competitive equestrian our two teenage grandchildren holiday season is close at hand, you add white wine to a pan of granddaughter. while our daughter and son- and I hope you have a great one boiling hot olive oil. Gere Grimm is also doing in-law are at the Jacksonville with everyone important to you. Ron Johnson celebrated his well after having his back fused Mayo Clinic. My son-in-law had However, note that the 55th 80th by renting a beach house in and a quadruple bypass in 2019. a pericardiectomy, a fairly rare anniversary of our commence- Barnegat Light, N.J., with a view Gere and Linda have moved procedure to the fibrous sac ment is only about six months of the Barnegat Lighthouse. His from Hilton Head to a house in that surrounds the heart. The off, with reunion planned for the three sons and their families the Masonic Village at Sewick- kids are great; however, I am second weekend of June. If you joined him for a week of crab- ley, a life-care facility near about to sell the family dog. have not yet penciled it into your

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calendar, there is still time to do Bob Schmidt went to work ogy, I think, and is still working! Jerald Schragen appears to so. Despite this being a com- for Square D upon graduation He told me he wrote a piece and have an auto reply to emails, and bined 2021 and 2020 reunion and then enlisted in the army sent it some time ago and said maybe he did not read mine. So I (meaning that our friends from in 1967. He served with the test I never published it. I’m sorry received a business ad reply. He the Class of ’65 will be joining and evaluation command at for that as he has had quite an is in real estate in Parsippany, in), things have not yet been set Aberdeen Proving Grounds. He outstanding career. He was also N.J., at (201) 637-1126. in stone. There is still time to and Jacqueline, his high school class correspondent before I D’Arcy Roper: D’Arcy faced get on board! If you have any sweetheart, married in 1969, came to the position. self-imposed isolation after questions about activities, ven- and Bob started a master’s in Russ Massey writes that the his COVID-19 test. He got a ues, programs, special events, management science at Lehigh. best man at his wedding, Dave negative result and is COVID how to locate someone long He worked for Westinghouse Nace ’67, was bitten by corona free. D’Arcy’s wife, Mary, broke lost etc., please reach out to me! and the computer services firm and hospitalized for almost three her arm the same week D’Arcy ([email protected] STSC. He began his involve- months. “He is now home and felt compelled to get the test. or 856-780-2689). I will either ment with healthcare services recovering. Many hundreds were He reports that Mary’s arm is help you myself or give you the when he joined Wheaton Ser- praying for him, literally around mending well and recently they direct contact who can and will. vices in 1983. After a few rounds the world. His wife tested posi- have been enjoying a week’s rest Looking forward to hearing with start-ups and turnarounds tive but was asymptomatic. His at their lake home in southern from you, and then seeing you from 1990 to 2000, Bob founded story is not mine to tell.” Virginia.” again.” Innovative Healthcare Services Russ is well and still working Rich Roca earned a master’s Inc., providing health plan ser- full time for Honeywell Process Dick Bell, , 2016 and doctorate degree in me- vices to self-insured employers. Solutions as a software engineer. Redwood Avenue, chanical engineering from MIT, Bob and Jacqueline have two He has been doing software ’68 Wyomissing PA then worked for Bell Labs and daughters and six grandchil- full time for 43 years and with 19610. [email protected]. AT&T Labs until 2000, at which dren. One daughter, Jessica Honeywell for 38. He has seven After many years volunteer- time he left to become the Schmidt, is a 1998 Lehigh grad- patents to his name. Without ing in various positions (class director of the Johns Hopkins uate, having played and cap- specifying, he says, “It was some- agent, class correspondent etc.) University Applied Physics tained women’s lacrosse. Bob is thing my boss and I dreamed up since 1979, I have decided to Laboratory. He became director a faithful organizer of Beta golf and submitted but didn’t really pass the pen (so to speak) for emeritus in 2010. He and his outings and reunions. expect it to be granted. Normally various reasons. I am sure that wife, Diane, married a year after Your humble class corre- a patent takes three years. One a breath of fresh air will be wel- graduating from their respec- spondent would like to remind of the patent attorneys told me comed. I have enjoyed working tive undergraduate schools you to share some updated there is a rule that applicants with the staff through the years, and raised three children. They information about yourself and over 60 (I think) get priority and I thank you for those who currently reside in Columbia, recent activities. Educational consideration. That rule was have submitted information. I Md. They have eight grandchil- degrees, employment, careers made a long time ago when life might see you at a production, dren and have an interesting etc., are generally behind us. expectancy was lower.” or a basketball or football game. plan to take each grandchild by So, I would like to report more Russ sings in a church choir Please follow the recommen- him- or herself on a vacation current information, such and plays guitar, favoring folk, dations from the CDC. trip of their choosing when they as retirement activities of gospel and country. “Sometimes Stay healthy. reach age 14. They have taken travel, new interests, volunteer people ask me if I ever took Editor’s note: Dick Bell has six trips so far, which included commitments, what’s your new lessons.” He is basically self- been loyally writing the class locations in Germany, Spain, “fun,” and the like. Don’t be taught while living two years in column for the last eight years, Hawaii, Italy, Ireland, England, embarrassed or shy; classmates the dorms getting pointers from which rounds out decades of and France. Rich and Diane will find it interesting. My other guitar players. volunteer service to the univer- have travelled to many other contact information is listed at For exercise he walks and sity. He has also served on the countries of the world. Rich, the top of this column. rides his bike. In the past six LUAA board of directors and a member of the Lehigh Glee Remember to check our years he has travelled in stages the Parents Council and spent Club, has maintained his deep Facebook Page “Lehigh the Delaware Canal Trail from many years helping to plan and interest in singing by joining University Centennial Class Bristol to Easton and up the fundraise for Reunion. Thank choral groups in the locales Reunion.” Jeff Gallagher will Lehigh on the Two Rivers Trail you, Dick, for everything. where they resided. Through be happy to approve you for this and the entire New Jersey side. these groups he was able to closed group. He enjoyed meeting a lot of nice A. Raymond sing at the Vatican and sung a Save the date for Reunion 2021: people along the way. Class- Schmalz, 325 Mozart mass at the cathedral in June 10-13, 2021 mates can call Russ at his office: ’69 Lowell Ave., Mill Vienna. Rich enjoys volunteer- (215) 641-4035. Valley, CA 94941-3845. (415) ing at a hospice facility and at Eric Hamilton, Don Martin wrote, “All is 388-3263 (H), (415) 317-0923 Baltimore Harbor, although the journeyman618@ well here.” He and his wife, Sue, (C); [email protected]. coronavirus severely limited ’67 gmail.com are doing fine. He can be reached George Boileau wrote me in that in 2020. Dr. Steve Ross practices oncol- at (603) 279-0057. March to say his obit would be

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popping up soon in the Asbury scores to better than bogeys, Sam Dugan, 143 baseball at Liberty High School Park (N.J.) Press. George told aided by finally moving up to Pinecrest Lane, in Bethlehem for 10 years. He me that he had cancer. George the senior tees. I bump into ’71 Lansdale, PA and his wife, Janet, have recently passed away on April 12 in Ocean Barry Lehman (a prolific writ- 19446. (215) 368-1895 (H), (215) welcomed their first grandchild Grove. After serving a stint in er and photographer) on Face- 680-9719 (M); srdugan49@ to the family. Jim has a summer the army and receiving his MBA book. The WLRN/WLVR page comcast.net home in the Poconos where he from Lehigh, George found his reconnects me with him and a Our 50th Reunion is June 10–13, enjoys fly fishing and golf. way to Atlantic County. After number of former staffers.” and it will be here before you Bert Trucksess (“Doc” to 25 years, he retired as county For us in Millville, Walda’s know it. The Class of ’70 will his Phi Delta Theta fraternity treasurer. George loved back- daughter, Carol, forbade visits also be celebrating their 50th brothers) recently retired as country camping. And he was a at first—at either house—but that weekend. If you’re coming chairman of Saia Inc., a leading proud member of Smiley House. her girls (7 and 9) now blissful- in from out of town and planning trucking transportation compa- John Morrow called me to ly enjoy our pool a couple times to stay overnight, I suggest you ny. With a name like Trucksess, provide an update. After gradu- a week (no pool parties). The make hotel reservations sooner is it any surprise he spent 36 ating, John ended up in Florida, grandsons less often (9 and 13), rather than later. More details years in the trucking industry? where he sold advertising for while we keep safe distances. about the reunion will be forth- Bert gets back to Lehigh a few TV shows. He now lives in Santa Her son, Jim, a partner with coming from both the University times a year as an advisory Rosa Beach, Fla., and spends BDO in Philly, has sat on the and our reunion committee, board member at the Center his time on the beach, reading front porch with Walda, seated which has assigned an affinity for Supply Chain Research. and studying, and looking after apart, with distance narrowing. group leader to contact you. He is on the board of directors two golden retrievers. He stays My big outings: serving I managed to catch up with of two theater groups, one in in touch with his Sigma Chi as “The Lone Ranger” (our John Burling in my quest to Kansas City, Mo., and the other fraternity brothers. masked grocery shopper) and find classmates to write about. in Seaside, Fla.; a trustee of the Peter Dane wrote that he the large amount of time I While pursuing his MBA at Destin Charity Wine Auction has decided to work full time spend watering our backyard Lehigh, John found out he could Foundation and a member of a as the associate director for stuff to keep it from burning; make more money working as an hospital advisory council. John institutional advancement for relief offered by thunder- hourly employee at Bethlehem and Sue were married in the Eastern Connecticut State Uni- storms. I’m reading a ton, from Steel than as an accountant at Lehigh chapel 49 years ago and versity in Willimantic through Coban to Baldacci to Bolton, Air Products. After graduation, now have four children and 12 the end of the year and then re- while publishing my LUWres- John spent 20 years in facilities grandkids. tire. He has already decided not tlingNews the standard once management at Newport News Jim Cote moved to the to retire completely but needs a month from April through Shipbuilding and Dry Dock in Peoria, Ill., area in 1994 as to figure out what he might do September. Virginia followed by several VP of sales and marketing at later, so stay tuned. Pete lives in Is this pandemic impact un- other employers, including Booz Rohn Industries for what he Colchester, Conn. precedented for us? Medically, Allen, Great Atlantic Manage- thought would be only a few Please stay safe, everyone! sure, but I recall turning on my ment and Ashe Facilities Ser- years. He and his wife, Karen, TV on a September morning in vices. He and his wife, Connie, are still there 26 years later. Jim Denny Diehl, 2001, just in time to see the sec- retired to Statesboro, Ga., several worked for several industrial 28 Chancery ond plane hit the World Trade years ago. Two years ago, an supply companies. He retired ’70 Court, Millville, Center; in September ’89, I had opportunity to escape retire- in 2017 as senior vice president NJ 08332. (610) 698-7136; the bizarre experience of watch- ment presented itself at Georgia at BlackHawk Industrial and [email protected] ing the Loma Prieta earthquake Southern University, where started JRC Business Consult- Reminder: June 10–13, 2021, is live as my Giants played in the John is now business manager ing. Jim has served on the board our new goal for celebrating our World Series. Since I had been in the University Housing De- of directors of several volunteer big 50th. in San Francisco 30 times, I re- partment. Needless to say, this organizations and has been a Tim Engleman (engle- alized sooner than the announc- became a very challenging job member of the Peoria Rotary [email protected]) ers did that they were showing since mid-March. Club for the past 16 years. shared some thoughts about silent helicopter footage of the Jim Laubenstein retired Bob Asher escaped the dealing with the painful pan- collapse of some highways and from First Union Securities cold and income taxes when demic: “I have missed visiting ramps. On a business trip two in Bethlehem 16 years ago for he retired to Winter Park, Fla., our grandchildren, lunch out weeks later, I learned about so- health reasons. He had been di- in 2014. Bob spent his entire with my wife and church in phisticated building techniques agnosed with leukemia, and the career in property and casu- person. Some of my time was for SF skyscrapers—as I stood prognosis was not good. Fortu- alty insurance. He started as occupied by a significant design (swaying) on the 44th floor of nately, Jim participated in a suc- an actuarial assistant in NYC assignment. My retirement the Transamerica Pyramid. cessful drug trial for AMN107 at and retired from Travelers as a work schedule went from one Not all momentous experiences MD Anderson Cancer Center at senior product director, personal day to four days a week for a are planned. the University of Texas and had a lines. Bob and Christine have month or so. More time on the Save the date for Reunion 2021: subsequent bone marrow trans- four grandchildren, two in the golf course has improved my June 10-13, 2021 plant. After all that, Jim coached Philadelphia area and two in the

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LA area. Even though they live Both of those are quaint New he is the senior vice president their annual brotherhood expe- on a golf course, Bob doesn’t play England towns just about 15 and assistant general counsel of rience until at least 2041! golf. Tennis is his sport. miles southwest of Boston. His Citi Commercial Bank. A differ- In nonskiing news, Gene Save the date for Reunion 2021: practice has focused on civil law ent Jerry Hurwitz? I think not; Smar wrote to say he is retired June 10-13, 2021 specialties, including civil and that listing also states that he is and living with his wife, Mary probate litigation; collections; a 1972 high honors economics Ellen, in Rockville, Md. They Charles S. elder law; landlord/tenant/ graduate of Lehigh with a 1975 have three married daughters: “Chuck” Steele, real estate sales and litigation; honors J.D. from University of Christina, a William & Mary ’72 2080 Flint Hill consumer issues such as “lemon Connecticut School of Law. and College of Charleston grad- Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036. law” cases concerning autos and I have just enough room left uate; Rachel, a University of (610) 737-2156 (M); chuck. a variety of animal rights issues. here this time to encourage you Maryland graduate; and Tricia, [email protected] On his LinkedIn profile, Alan all to mark your June 2022 calen- a University of Maryland and This is the third installment explains, “I work with clients to dars “Hold for LU Reunion!” We University of North Carolina issue about the lawyers in explore animal rights in domes- only get one 50th, my friends. graduate, who “tied the knot” our class, being presented in tic settings and prepare pet pre- this past June. The Smars have reverse-alphabetical order. I nup agreements that provide for Patrick Fekula, two grandchildren, Fiona (5) inadvertently skipped two of the care, custody and visitation 1891 Evans Drive and Jack (2). During his career them last time when jumping of pets in the event of divorce ’73South, Jackson- as a telecommunications from McHale to Maloney, so or disputes [and] negotiate pet ville Beach, FL 32250. (904) 451- and electric utility engineer, they are first now; sorry about disputes with dog handlers and 4949 (M); [email protected] Gene worked in Haiti, help- that, gents! between owners.” Since you are reading this ing to build their first cellular George E. McGrann earned The recipient of Lehigh’s column at the beginning of the telephone network. He also his law degree at the University Outstanding Student Leader- holiday season and, for many, designed cellular networks for of Pittsburgh, with Order of the ship Award in 1972, I. Blakeley the skiing season, I thought Germany and the former Soviet Coif honors. He began practic- Johnstone III graduated from it appropriate to start with Union. Gene also reported, ing as an attorney with the firm Duke University Law School in correspondence received from rather cryptically, that he has of Schnader Harrison Segal & 1975. My class list reports that Jim Buonincontri. Jim, who worked in the White House and Lewis LLP, which he served in he served as president/partner is retired and lives in Scotch at “an undisclosed location.” Pittsburgh, New York, Texas at Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Plains, N.J., reported he and a Cryptic indeed! and California, then returned to Lane, in Westfield, N.J. He, too, group of his brothers from Delta Andrew Knoll admits the Pittsburgh as managing partner. is a Super Lawyer for multiple Sigma Phi celebrated 30 years most important thing that ever He has been identified by peers consecutive years, according to of skiing together in 2020. The happened to him took place on as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer his peers and independent re- tradition began in 1990 when the steps of Memorial Hall in and included in Best Lawyers viewers. His specialty involves Jim and Roger Vellekamp the spring of ’71, when Marsha in America. George and his son, him as a defense attorney in ’71 ventured to Butternut (in Craig, a freshman in the visit- Owen—also a Pitt Law grad—are civil litigation, professional Vermont) and Jiminy Peak (in ing Connecticut College cho- now McGrannLaw, in Wexford, liability and medical malprac- Massachusetts). In 1993, they rus, stepped on the back of his just north of Pittsburgh. They tice cases. Blake is now affiliated were joined on their annual foot. Andy related, “We started have an impressive website, with Methfessel and Werbel trips by Rick Hendricks ’70 and to talk and, well, we celebrated with a great self-description of PC, in Edison, N.J. An internet Darrell String at Elk Moun- our 46th wedding anniversary that firm: “We do not serve as search also identifies offices for tain, Pa. In 1997, the group ven- this past June along with our national counsel for Fortune him in downtown Philadelphia tured to the challenging slopes two wonderful kids! Everything 100 companies (although in past and New York City. I never of Killington, Vt., where they else is secondary.” After Le- lives, we did), but rather leverage knew that he had another first were joined by Jeff Dreibelbis high, Andy developed an inter- our experience at the highest name. Any guesses what that “I” in 1999, Joe Zelechoski in est in how life and its environ- levels for the benefit of our abbreviates? Are you willing to 2000 and Harry Spagnola ’71 in ment interact, and how each community members and busi- share with us, Blake? I proba- 2001. The brothers ventured to has influenced the other. Upon nesses. ... Just because your legal bly have an extra 1972 reunion Utah in 2004 and hit the slopes completing his Ph.D. at Har- budget doesn’t have lots of zeros T-shirt for the first of you to of Mt. Tremblant, Quebec, in vard and spending five years on in it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t guess correctly (pink for the 2005. In subsequent years, they the faculty of Oberlin College, have exceptional counsel.” 40th or brown for the 45th—de- returned to the slopes of Stowe, Andy returned to Cambridge as Alan Margolies has been in pending on size availability). Of Sugarbush, Killington and a professor of natural history private legal practice in Massa- course, I’d also like a personal Okemo in Vermont, where Bob in 1982 and has been there ever chusetts since 1975. His J.D. was update about yourself. Nester joined them in 2006. In since. “Field research has given conferred that year by New En- Jerald P. Hurwitz shows up 2016, all eight brothers went to me the opportunity to see the gland Law|Boston. The offices of on Lehigh’s roster as counsel/ Mt. Snow, Vt., where they met world,” he says, “with research Alan I. Margolies, Esq. were first commercial/consumer finance, a 90-year-old skier. According sites across the Arctic, in the located in Dedham, and are now Law Office of Jerald Hurwitz, to Jim, that chance meeting Nama and Kalahari deserts in neighboring Canton, Mass. Plainsboro, N.J. Per LinkedIn, squashed any talk of ending of Africa, and the Australian

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outback.” He has also served Jose Arencibia promised years working at Air Products. ny in 1996—five years after on the science team for NASA’s me a letter, but I hadn’t heard After retiring, he taught for they were married. During MER rover mission. Andy’s back from him by the time I three years at Tufts University her military service, Ann was many awards include the had to send this in. If he follows and now has his own consulting stationed in California, Italy, International Prize for Biology, through, I’ll write about him firm. Dave and Janet, his wife New York (where she earned an which enabled Andy and Mar- next time. Jose is one of our of almost 45 years and sister of M.S. from SUNY-Binghamton), sha to meet the Emperor and former reunion chairmen. his Zeta Psi brother Don Van- Hawaii, Alabama, Germany (a Empress of Japan in Tokyo. I know several more of you Syckel ’73, have three grown NATO subordinate command Andy plans to retire next spring have promised me correspon- children and two granddaugh- on a British garrison in West but says he is going to contin- dence at reunions and other ters. They moved to the Wood- Germany) and Virginia. Tem- ue doing science, with better events. It’s time, folks. In case lands, north of Houston, to be porary assignments also took hours and without the nuisance you haven’t noticed, we’re active grandparents. When he Col. Story to Goose Bay, Cape of committee meetings. old. Don’t go to your grave returns to the Lehigh Valley, Cod, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Reminder: Our 50th class unacknowledged in the Alumni Dave can often be found play- the Philippines, numerous reunion is less than three years Bulletin. ing his trumpet with another states and various countries away. Let’s have the biggest turn- I confess one of my goals Zeta Psi brother Tom Daniels throughout Europe. She even out in Lehigh Reunion history! in my 46th year as your class ’76, jammin’ jazz standards. visited the DMZ in Korea and correspondent is to receive Scott Kress reported that, twice experienced East Berlin. Bill White, 5418 an actual email or letter from after a 36-year career in sales She and Steve were in Germany Holiday Drive, Donald Wasson, whom I have and marketing with Mack/ when the Berlin Wall fell. Ann’s ’74 Allentown, PA written about since we were Volvo Truck Group in North Air Force jobs were varied, but 18104, [email protected] students, in every case, not to America, he retired in 2015 and mostly were as a logistician You might think that with so put too fine a point on it, lying. found that the first six months (supply, production control, many of us stuck at home all Don and I were high school of retirement were great, materiel control, and logistics spring and early summer, some classmates and fraternity spending lots of time with his plans), an executive officer to of you would have seized the brothers. We played high three grandkids. Scott was a general, a NATO staff officer, opportunity to send me updates school football together. I convinced by Gus Gustafson, and a doctrine writer specializ- on your lives. made the guy a household the president of the Class of ing mainly in military peace- No such luck. name among early ’70s Lehigh ’74 and managing director of keeping operations. In 1982, So we’ll have to content students. So, it would be nice the Enterprise Systems Center the division that Ann led was ourselves this issue with a tidbit to write about something he at Lehigh University, to get named the Eighth Air Force about a neglected classmate. actually did just once before I involved mentoring Lehigh Outstanding Logistics Plans I ran into Jeff Kemmerer hang it up. students on business projects. Division. Ann attended the Air recently at Costco—it’s hard To paraphrase Dr. Evil, throw Scott described volunteering War College, Armed Forces to recognize each other with me a frickin’ bone here, Don. with students as “a truly great Staff College, Air Command masks on—and we chatted experience!” Eventually a call & Staff College, Combined Air about our daughters, whom we Thom Hirsch, came from an old friend who Warfare Course, and Squadron coached together in fast pitch 139 McHenny owned a number of Mack/ Officer School. Ann and Steve softball. ’75Court, Chester, Volvo truck dealerships in moved to Colorado, where her Jeff and I helped coach the MD 21619, [email protected] Pennsylvania, and Scott helped post-retirement work includ- Lehigh Valley Vipers some Because of these difficult times, his friend reorganize his ed 15 years as a tax preparer, years ago. His daughter, Alexis, it is more uplifting than usual company’s sales teams. After 2 overlapping with nine years and my daughter, Kelsey, both to hear news about classmates. 1/2 years flew by, Scott retired as the payroll specialist for a pitched on the team. We had a I heard that Phil Kline (our for the second time at the end public K-12 charter school. For lot of fun for several summers own “Dr. Phil”) has recently of March and looks forward to the last four years, she has kept traveling around the Northeast been appointed president giving this retirement another busy serving as the financial for tournaments, with Jeff of the Medical Society of try. Scott and Diane, his wife of secretary for her church, where among other things serving as New Jersey. For sure, Phil’s 45 years, are now enjoying the she sings in the choir. Ann and chief statistician. He and wife appointment is the result of his beauty of the golf course and, Steve frequently retreat to the Penny also have a son, Jeremy. extreme dedication and hard of course, their grandchildren. mountains, where they enjoy One thing we never did was work to improving medical ser- After some prodding, Ann staying in a family cabin and discuss Jeff’s work career in any vices throughout the Garden Schmoyer Story, who was clearing their land. detail, although I knew he was a State. active in ROTC at Lehigh, We thank Ann and Steve for world traveler. But I can tell you I inquired of Dave Vinson, shared that she was the first their service to our nation. And via Facebook and LinkedIn that my freshman hall-mate from woman commissioned in the thank you to Phil, Dave, Scott he is global product manager at Richards 2A, who reported that military directly from Lehigh. and Ann in sharing your life’s PANalytical, still working, and he obtained a B.S., M.S. and Ann and her husband, Steve, journey with your classmates. that he and Penny have at least Ph.D. in chemical engineering retired from the Air Force in a Please send me an email three grandchildren. from Lehigh. Dr. Dave spent 35 rare dual-retirement ceremo- about what you are doing. Do

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not be modest. Your classmates an additional incentive to attend, people coming from all over the an unbelievable job arranging want to hear about you. Also, as many of us had friends and USA, plus Japan and Europe. this day. Bryant’s only job was don’t forget to “like” our Class mentors from the Class of ’75. I left you hanging in my last to get someone to marry them, Facebook page run by our great I hope by then I can give all of column—when will they marry, and to be ready on time! A small classmate Jeff Sherman. It us a special waiver from social will they marry, will the gov- group of friends and hand- can be found at: facebook.com/ distancing! It will be a week- ernment let them marry, will all ful of immediate family very lehighseventyfive?fref=ts. end to renew friendships and those crazy Lehigh friends and spaciously gathered (no groups) Everyone stay well! remember our parade motto one spouses be there? on a perfect sunny day in the year: “What happens at Lehigh Episode 2, Spring; June 13, perfect park setting. They were Mark E. Goeh- stays at Lehigh!” COVID-19 has 2020: Two weeks prior to June married by a very good friend, ring, 10 Princeton changed us and will continue to 13, Heather and Bryant called Will Taylor, who drove with ’76 Drive, Shamong, change us. This 45th Reunion is Mary and me and asked if we his wife Britney from Dallas/ NJ 08088. (609) 841-0389 (C); a must! See you there. can drive or fly or otherwise Fort Worth. As those who were MarkGoehring LU76@gmail. Episode 1, Spring; March 29, make our way to Florida for a there know and still taunt me, I com; Look for me on Facebook! 2020: During my last episode, mini-gathering and marriage was emotional! Just when you Our 45th Reunion is June 10–13, COVID-19 had just forced my in a park in Palm Beach. The are wondering what is happen- and due to COVID-19 this past son, Bryant Goehring ’07 ’08, to answer is obvious: We arrived, ing to the world, and to your spring, 2020 Reunion was cancel his wedding to Heather and the day for this mini wed- friends and neighbors and even postponed to 2021. To me this is Hurley. It was a large event with ding was perfect. Heather did strangers, and how long all of

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1. Andrea Lauer Rice ’90, president of the Hungarian American Coalition, was elected U.S. president of the Hungarian Diaspora Council. 2. Kay (Murphy) Anderson ’10 and Charlie Anderson ’10 welcomed Gordon Laurence in April. 3. Lee Owens ’58 visited Vietnam with the Pacific Pride Choir. 4. Annie Henry ’18 raised funds for coronavirus relief by making tye-dyed and bleach-dyed sweatshirts while under state-mandated stay-at-home orders. 5. Christie (Sterrett) Piascik ’09 and John Piascik ’08 welcomed a baby girl to their family in May. Their daughter, Anneliese, joins brothers Nicholas (age 4) and William (age 2). 6. Billie Jean Pinheiro ’10 and husband Jim Blaney ’08 ’10G had future Lehigh engineer Leon James Blaney in May.

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this will last—Bam! Something from a trip to Vail before the He also tries to attend alumni I am not connected to on social awesome happens! “Happiness COVID pandemic hit. soccer and baseball events (he media, I would love to hear from lies in the joy of achievement Rich reported that Chad played both at Lehigh) from you so I can share your stories and the thrill of creative effort.” Paul is president and CEO time to time. He has three with our classmates. It was 100% effort and a day to for Ben Franklin Technology grandchildren. Andrew Straw writes that he remember. Mary and I got into Partners Northeastern group in Steve Senzer is still working retired on January 1, 2020 after Florida from N.J., and out of Bethlehem. BFTP has provided and “has hit the 36-year mark 32 years in optical fiber commu- Florida by air right before the both early-stage, technolo- as a rocket scientist,” having nications with Corning. This was surge. I did get a big steak at gy-based firms and established worked on more than 100 his second retirement, as he also Florida Capital Grille “indoors.” manufacturers with funding, satellites, including Iridium retired from the Army Reserve in Episode 3, coming in 2022: business and technical exper- cellphones. He spent 12 years at 2008. He is now spending most Back in March, I said the big tise, and access to a network of a research lab in Palo Alto, Calif., days in his automobile resto- wedding celebration would innovative, expert resources. 21 years in Sunnyvale, Calif., and ration shop with his collection of be changed to November 16, Chris (Cardillo) Modero then a year in Orlando. When he antique and sports cars. Andrew 2020. Looks like COVID-19 and her husband, John, have finished in Florida, he was asked shared that this is an ideal avo- wins again, so for a number of two adult children (a son in to relocate to Colorado. His first cation for the shelter-at-home reasons the celebration of their the D.C. area and a daughter thought was no, even though environment. His current proj- marriage will be in Florida at in NYC). They love to travel as his two daughters were there. ects include a 1922 Marmon and the Pelican Club in March 2022. much as they can! However, as fate would have it, a 1932 Detroit Electric. His wife, Keep the faith. Dale (Lerf ) Spillane is liv- the same week he got a reloca- Anita, would like to work for Save the date for Reunion 2021: ing in Watchung, N.J., and con- tion package, his older daughter several more years, but Andrew June 10-13, 2021 tinues working in the financial informed him that he was going notes that they plan to remain in sector. Her son, Nick, moved to to be a grandpa! That definitely Hickory, N.C., after they both are Ann Louise Denver last year. tipped the scales in favor of yet retired. Andrew also shared that (Werley) Price, You all know my email ad- another move, and in 2019, he he enjoyed returning to Lehigh ’77 2 Colton St., dress. Please stay in touch!! bought a house in Littleton, Colo. for our 35th Reunion. He missed Farmington, CT 06032. (860) When he’s not shuttling between the 40th because he was invited 677-1295 (H); prokemo@ Gail D. Reinhart, Denver and New York for busi- to be the commencement speak- comcast.net 215 N. Center St., ness, he enjoys spending time er at his high school. Andrew is I had a most delightful call with ’78 #1407, San Anto- with his daughters and grandson looking forward to seeing us at Rich Allen in the spring of nio, TX 78202-2723. ladygai and traveling. He still follows the the 45th Reunion, and I hope to 2020. Rich is recently retired. [email protected] New York Mets and had planned see many of you there as well! After graduation, he went to Well, classmates, the four to go to London for the Cards- Hans M. Haupt, M.D., post- Price Waterhouse (now PWC) months since I submitted my Cubs game, but alas, that trip was ed just after my last column sub- in NYC and then spent 18 last column (April-July 2020) canceled because of the pandemic. mission that he earned his M.S. years with RJR Nabisco. After have been ... interesting. Our Maybe next year, Steve! in mechanical engineering from Nabisco, he went on to Snapple nation is dealing with a health Steve also provided news Lehigh in fall 2019. Otherwise, as CFO, which he described as crisis, an economic crisis, racial of his college roommate and he is busy raising three teenagers the best job he ever had. He unrest and a nasty election cam- best man, Dr. Jeffrey Ogor- and practicing cardiothoracic was at Snapple for 10 years. His paign. Presumably at least the zalek. Jeff and his wife live in surgery. Hans said he loves career paths all included a lot last of those will have been re- Columbia, Md., just outside Lehigh, which is why he worked of very interesting travel. Not solved by the time you read this. Baltimore. Jeff was the head of there on the master’s. one to stay still, he is using his Meanwhile, I’m just grateful not pathology at Bethesda Naval If you are on Facebook, retirement wisely and volun- to have received news of any Hospital but is now retired. He please look for the Lehigh Uni- teers with four organizations, COVID-19 deaths in our class. has three adult children. versity Class of ’79 page and join all of which are “at-risk youth” Here’s the news I do have: That’s all the news I have on us. You’ll be among friends, and centered. He also took up piano Craig Rynier decided to hand, so please bring me up to it’s a good source of classmate and guitar. Maybe you can play check in for the first time since date! You can reach me by snail news! At last glance we have 118 at our next reunion, Rich!? graduation. He reports that he mail, email or Facebook members and are growing. Rich and his wife of 22 years retired in 2019 from Case New (facebook.com/groups/ (who is a playwright) live in Holland (formerly Sperry New Lehigh1978) to refill my tank. Gary Chan, West Chester, N.Y., and have a Holland and Ford New Hol- (847) 902-8881 22-year-old daughter at Colum- land), where he worked for 41 Lance M. Bell, ’80 (C); gkchan80@ bia University. Rich also has two years in various accounting and 952 River Run Dr., alum.lehigh.edu sons from a prior marriage (ages finance positions. When his two ’79 Macedonia, OH David Barnes retired after 10 29 and 26) who both live in the kids were growing up, his family 44056-2369. (216) 219-3729 years as CFO of West Valley NYC area. Rich and his Delta went to several Lehigh football (mobile); [email protected] Construction Company. After Upsilon brothers take annual games, and they still enjoy going Not much new news has drib- three years in the petroleum ski trips, having just returned to wrestling matches every year. bled in lately! For those readers exploration business, six years in

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the restaurant business, and 32 society and the world. By the ren, graduated from Worcester Malacrea ’83 even had us singing years in the San Francisco Bay way, it was Joe who introduced Polytechnic Institute and lives an old chapter favorite song.” Area in high tech and construc- Mike to Lee Ann. and works in Boston. Rob runs Beth Fraikorn recently tion operations and finance, Dr. Robert Meyer is a prin- the family’s insurance business stepped down as the chair of the David is ready for the next cipal of Greenleaf’s drug and in New York. Nonfiction and Documentary challenge of fly fishing, golf and biologics group. Bob contrib- Mark Yeager will be an Committee and was then elected a steady string of projects. Scott utes a rich knowledge, gained empty nester this fall with two to the Producers Council Board Andres stopped by Morgan Hill, through 25 years of regulatory daughters heading off to college. of Delegates of the Produc- Calif., to visit David when he and academic leadership, of Mark remains very active with ers Guild of America. Beth is was in San Francisco delivering the important issues facing Lehigh and is happy to serve on currently the head of content at a paper at a geology conference. the pharmaceutical sector the Lehigh University Board Transform Films. David would like to give a shout today. Bob was previously of Trustees with fellow ’81 Stan King writes in from out to Jim Bloomfield, explo- the director of the Virginia classmates Anne Kline and the Cayman Islands to crow ration geologist, and Aram Ter- Center for Translational and Phil Sheibley. That is fantastic that spending time down there chunian, owner of First Coastal Regulatory Sciences at the ’81 representation on the board! during COVID is not the worst Corporation, as well, with fond University of Virginia School of Mark is busy in commercial and thing in the world. Stan has been memories of their last reunion Medicine and will continue at multifamily real estate develop- bone fishing and scuba diving out in the Hamptons a few years UVA as an associate professor ment in northern New Jersey and with his wife, Ingrid Sue. Stan ago. David keeps up with friends of public health sciences while keeps in touch with a lot of his old boasts the bars never closed on via Facebook or LinkedIn and at Greenleaf. Before joining Chi Psi brothers and ATO friends. Cayman Brac so he is good to go. really does appreciate the oppor- UVA in 2013, Bob held research I would love to hear from If you’re in the Caymans, Stan tunity to do so. leadership positions at Merck you. Please send an update to asks all to stop by. Joe Burke noted that one Research Laboratories and the [email protected]. Debbie and Mark Tarby highlight during the pandem- U.S. Food and Drug Admin- Save the date for Reunion 2021: moved from Edison, N.J., to ic has been the music of his istration. Bob currently sits June 10-13, 2021 Equestra in Howell, N.J., in dear friend Mike Connor, a on the board of Translate Bio, March 2016. Mark has been a former Lehigh trustee and class which is developing a COVID John P. Belardo, self-employed engineering con- correspondent. With technical vaccine with Sanofi Pasteur. 152 Berkeley Cir- sultant for 15 years and works support provided by Mike’s Bob knew President Simon ’82 cle, Basking Ridge, from home. Most of his clients wife, outstanding journalist peripherally at UVA. Last year NJ 07920. (973) 425-8755 (B); are manufacturers of jet engine Lee Ann (Lusardi) Connor ’79, he did have the chance to greet [email protected]. On rotation parts for the military Mike played several virtual and congratulate President Facebook, like “Lehigh Universi- and commercial aircraft. To say coffee house solos via Facebook Simon on his appointment to ty Class of 1982.” that the Tarbys are a musical reminiscent of his captivating Lehigh. I wish the best to all From Susan (Kelly) Archer: family is an understatement. performances back in the days at my classmates as we mark 40 “In January I started teaching Mark played cello all through Lehigh. The names of Facebook years. ’8-O! GO! GO! (statistics and accounting) at high school and at Lehigh, and followers from our Lehigh era Save the date for Reunion 2021: Mitchell College in New London, he still plays the euphonium would fill two pages, but many June 10-13, 2021 Conn. This is the college where in the Colts Neck Community had also made it in person to cel- my parents met in 1948 or Band. Debbie is an elementary ebrate Mike’s birthday and see Wayne R. Shurts, 1949. I successfully defended music teacher in Colts Neck and his band, the Retro Kings, just 9304 Old River Ct. my dissertation for a Ph.D. in a private piano teacher, a church before the shutdown. Notable ’81 W, Montgomery, TX aviation from Embry-Riddle organist, and vocal and handbell Fiji brothers Dave Beard, 77356; [email protected] Aeronautical University in late choir director. She has recently Rick Manning and Ray Trev- Hello, ’81 classmates. What a April, so I graduated in May, but started studying the harp. Their isan were there along with one crazy year 2020 has been. I hope due to COVID-19 the official eldest daughter, Briana, is a of Lehigh’s coolest Gryphon you and your families are all graduation ceremony will be in professional oboist with one of couples, Jocelyn (Ochs) healthy and well. December. I’m on schedule to the premier military bands, the Hughes ’78 and John Hughes. I just saw Rob Pehnke and finish master’s degree No. 5 (M.S. U.S. Coast Guard Band in New Joe and wife Kathy were there wife Julie at Lake George in in business analytics) in Septem- London, Conn. She also per- too for the rock-solid perfor- upstate N.Y. Rob and I grew ber. Alpha Gam alums from the forms with regional symphonic mance. He enjoyed it so much up together in the summers 1970s and 1980s got together for and operatic orchestras in New that midway through he could at Lake George before we a Zoom chat in April, organized England. She is married to Nick feel his hair growing back and headed to Lehigh together. We by Ruth (Hinz) Plucinski ’79. We Citro, who is a professional his waist getting smaller. The were freshman roommates in were able to catch up with every- violist and string teacher at the last part was just his imagina- Richards 2A and then fraterni- one (for some of the sisters this Hartt School of Music. Debbie tion, but Mike’s performances ty brothers at Delts. Rob’s son, was the first time we’d seen them and Mark’s younger daughter, were the real deal and gave John, is a 2016 Lehigh graduate in 40 years), sisters recalled ‘in- Rebecca, is an elementary music us all a bit of relief from the and now a CPA working in teresting’ stories about living in teacher in Edison, N.J., and sings challenging issues facing our Long Island. His daughter, Lau- SMAGS, and Deirdre (Trabert) in the professional choir at the

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5th Avenue Presbyterian Church Lehigh a diverse and antiracist it could bear the weight of one attendance. Jodi (Landau) in NYC. institution. Also, I recently of us. I am not saying who that Ryan organized the event by Prior to COVID, Mark participated in several virtual one of us was. The weather first reaching out to those she had accepted an invitation sendoffs with incoming fresh- was perfect, and we all made it was connected to on Facebook to sing at Carnegie Hall on men who are very excited and home safely. and asking them to try to track November 21, 2020, as part of eager to start their freshman “On a more somber note, my down others. Those who partic- the Distinguished Concerts year on campus. They are Sigma Phi Epsilon big brother, ipated included James Maida, Singers International under looking forward to getting out of Chuck Breder ’83, is having a Lori (Litman) Ehrlich, Megan the direction of composer Eric their parents’ house and living health challenge. If you know (Evans) King, Tina (Trovato) Whitacre, who will premiere on campus. These kids want the Chuck, please send him an Oravetz, David Okun, David his “Gift of the Magi” work. He whole college experience. Don’t email to let him know you are Myerson, Dave Neuschulz, has previously performed under you remember the excitement thinking of him. If not, say a Yasutaka Sajima, Dennis Whitacre’s direction in David you felt on your first day on prayer, as your prayers can be Alloy, Lorraine (D’Amato) Geffen Hall (Avery Fisher Hall campus? very powerful. Paton, Andrea (Hutsko) at the time) at Lincoln Center Please email me (nancyli- “Even though there will be Gerwig, Neil Gerwig, Bill in April 2014. In addition, he [email protected]) with no football this season, I am Scarlett, Anthony Guar- has participated as a singer in any news and I will include it in still moving ahead with plans racino, Anne (Markward) several of Whitacre’s Virtual the column. I am always thrilled for a tailgate for the Lehigh-La- Cerula, Mike Morton, Nancy Choirs. He performed in Virtual to hear from fellow classmates. fayette game this year. I may be (Galella) Ciasullo and Chris Choir 4, “Fly to Paradise,” which You can also send a picture that the only one in the parking lot, Ansoff. The group shared mem- premiered at Queen Elizabeth will be included in the Bulletin. but I will have plenty of beer, ories of their time at Lehigh and II’s 87th birthday at Buckingham Hope to see anyone who is not some food (not a necessity) and updates on life since, complete Palace. In October 2015, Mark my husband soon! maybe a tent. Traffic should with photo sharing. sang in the bass section of the be at a minimum and parking Mary (Swatek) Hudson MidAtlantic Opera Chorus in the Thomas Keat- plentiful. I hope you can join has been working to support “Prayer for Peace” concert series ing, 19 Hackney me.” Thanks, Steve, for the the congressional campaign in Carnegie Hall. Locally he has ’84 Way, Harleysville, information! of our fellow Alpha Phi Chris sung with the First Presbyterian PA 19438. thomaskeating@ My freshman roommate, Bubser ’86. Chris is running Church of Hightstown, Colts yahoo.com Benjamin Blinder, dropped in California District 8, which Neck Reformed Church and the Hello, Class of ’84! The world me a line to tell me that Nadine comprises a huge geographic Ocean Grove Auditorium Choir. may stop spinning, economies Caputo ’82 had passed away. I area—the largest congressio- When Mark is not busy singing may crumble, the Lehigh-La- know many of you ’84 March- nal district in California. I’m or playing his horn, he enjoys fayette game may be canceled, ing 97 alumni will remember incredibly proud of and excited hiking, especially in the White but the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin Nadine. She was on the execu- for Chris. More details about Mountains of New Hampshire. abides forever. tive committee our freshman Chris in Dave Polakoff’s ’86 He has recently hiked the entire Got a great update from year and I remember her as column following mine. Mary N.J. and N.Y. sections of the Dr. Steve Fleisher: “My wife, kind and reassuring to this has recently gotten her real Appalachian Trail. Lynn, and I had the great for- gawky freshman during au- estate license and is working Until next time, be well. tune to get together with Katie ditions. We had seen her over in commercial real estate with and Brian Durkin ’84, Eva and the years in the Lansdale, Pa., Newmark Associates in New Nancy Liu Jeff Amtman ’82, and Kathy area and in the Alumni Bulletin Jersey. She continues to sup- Freedman, and Pete Marri ’83 at Bel Mar, when she got her MBA in 2012. port Safetycord for donations ’83 nancyliulehigh83@ N.J., for a weekend at the shore She was a lovely person and and private family storage of gmail.com in early July. A great time was will be missed. newborn umbilical cord blood, Happy fall, Class of ’83! With had by all. Pete and Kathy are Thanks for reading this which is rich in stem cells. everybody stuck at home, I fantastic hosts. Special thanks column. Please continue to send Her daughter, Aly, graduated have no news to report. I hope to Jeff for the great wine. As me updates on our 1984 class- from Columbia University’s everyone is keeping safe and hard as we might try, we could mates and see you next time! Engineering School in May and healthy. During this time, not go back to the antics of old. her son, Branden, is a rising like most of you, there was I am reminded of the Little Feat Jennifer sophomore at Elon University lots of cooking, baking and song, ‘Old Folks Boogie’: ‘When Sheehan, in N.C. binge-watching. Please let me your mind makes a promise that ’85 (240) 401-3724, Marc Levine just brought his know what you have been up to your body can’t fill.’ However, [email protected] youngest child, Emi, to Lehigh during this crazy time. at one point there was a lot of We weren’t able to hold our to begin her freshman year and I have stayed engaged with discussion and physics being traditional 35th reunion this enjoyed showing off the campus Lehigh, attending various employed as to how we might past June, but those members to his family. He and his wife, Zoom meetings, and I am be able to actually swing from of our class who lived in Stough- Robin, have two older sons, impressed with the university a chandelier. The biggest ton as freshmen carried on via Benjamin and Joey, who both leadership’s focus on making unknown variable was whether Zoom with truly impressive graduated from Wake Forest

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University School of Business. mamboed out of Manhattan, sculpting and has nothing to do Would you ever have thought Marc has practiced orthopedic post-concert, back to Pennsyl- with hazing rituals, I learned. that we would have been locked reconstructive spine surgery in vania. The summer of 2020 was Frank, a partner in his firm, is down for four months wearing New Jersey for more than 22 Jon’s 34th consecutive summer in his 30th year recruiting for masks and that all sports would years and lives in Bucks County, playing softball. federal IT sales professionals. be canceled? No Lehigh-La- Pa. His family stays active Wendy (Kallos) Nixon Frank’s other daughter, Olivia, fayette for the first time in 124 summering at the Jersey Shore said, “Kiss my (shrimp and) graduated magna cum laude years. Mail-in elections. The year and skiing through the winter. In grits” (quasi Flo Castleberry). from the University of South 2020 has been one for the histo- addition to his clinical practice, After spending half her life in Carolina. Rich opened a Cape ry books, but many just want to Marc stays active academically Rowayton, Conn., she moved May, N.J., Pedego (e-bicycle) fast forward and get it over with. as well as politically. He remains to Charleston, S.C., where store in July, and his first sale I know I do. in close contact with fellow she earned her South Caro- was to none other than one of my DJ Jefferis helped me out by Theta Xi brothers Paul Decain lina real estate license. Joy frosh roommates, TJ Higgins, updating me on the latest with and Ben Segal. (Rosenberg) Horstmann and and wife Gayle (Fay) Higgins ’88. the Alpha Sig contingent. Alpha Our son, Matthew Shee- Carl Horstmann’s son, Sam Rich has more stores planned Sig’s Vince Izzo, Jonathan han ’19, is headed to graduate Horstmann ’15, got married for the Philly and South Jersey Lauer and DJ got together with school at Cornell this fall. I this summer, with a reception region. Rich retired from J. Am- their wives—Sharon (Hendren) remembered interviewing planned for 2021. No news as to brogi Food Distribution but was Izzo ’88, Nancy (Sexton) Lauer our classmate Craig Benson whether the honeymoon also still hungry and wasn’t totally and Catherine Mooneyham, re- recently and how he mentioned had to wait. done peddeling wares. spectively—in Roswell, Ga. The he loved Ithaca and that his son Speaking of Sam, my Sammy Kendall Park, N.J.–based Lauers were in from Washington was a professor at Cornell. His fratre, Montclair, N.J.’s David Regie (Buchsbaum) Roth is de- to drop their youngest child, son, Austin, ended up helping “Greenie” Greenbaum, is velopment operations manager Evan, off for his freshman year of Matthew with decisions about foregoing Greekers for a buckeye at Climate Central, an indepen- aerospace engineering at Geor- housing. Gotta love our alumni nut and cheddar sandwich, as dent organization in Princeton, gia Tech. The Lauers just moved network! his daughter attends Ohio State N.J., researching and reporting into a house on Lake Washing- Save the date for Reunion 2021: University and his son is a frosh about the public impact of our ton in Kirkland, Wash. (yes, June 10-13, 2021 at University of Wisconsin. In changing climate. Regie is also that Kirkland—first recorded addition to his design and art the founder of a nonprofit giving COVID-19 deaths in the USA). Dave businesses, David was recently circle, Action Africa, which The Izzos still have two Polakoff, named an adjunct professor raises money to fund grants to children at home: Mathew, a ’86 400 E. 71st St., of design at the New Jersey African NGOs serving vulnerable computer engineering sopho- #3K, New York, NY 10021. Institute of Technology’s Hill- women, children and families. more at Clemson University, and [email protected]. Look for ier School of Architecture and Empty nesters, Regie and Jeff Elizabeth, a senior in high school “Lehigh University Class of 1986” Design, and he serves as a town Roth ’85 have two sons. this year. on both Facebook and LinkedIn. commissioner (though not like Robbinsville, N.J.-based Cat and DJ are still riding and “Don’t stand, don’t stand so, Commissioner Gordon). Marietta (McVeigh) Grother competing horses and running the don’t stand so close to me” (The “Politics, Politics, Politics” got in a ski trip pre-COVID, but Green Creek Fox Hounds. DJ has Police). Hope everyone is faring (Comicus). Chris Bubser, a plans to visit Mt. Everest Base 45 horses but no kids. John was thee well in our current “The biotech adviser and engineer, Camp, Hong Kong for Chinese excited that Evan joined Alpha Twilight Zone” and “Groundhog seeking her first elected office, New Year, Antarctica and Sig at Georgia Tech ... even though Day” mash-up. emerged victorious from Califor- South America during her 2020 they are no longer at Lehigh. The Police were the first nia’s 8th Congressional District’s Roche sabbatical got derailed by Many of the Class of ’87 mem- band I saw in concert (at Madi- 2020 primary, and at the time COVID. Instead, she’s quaran- bers are still in the midst of the son Square Garden, the World’s of this writing she was headed tined with her two 20-something COVID nightmare. My son just Most Famous Arena). The yel- for the November 2020 general sons. There’s a sitcom there graduated from high school this low seats cost me $9.50—cer- election. Go, Chris. somewhere called “Tragically spring and had no graduation tainly not the ticket price when Dr. Alf Kennedy was pro- Hip.” except for a drive-by parade and I attended the last pre-COVID, moted to interim director of pe- “You made me cry, you told then an in-person ceremony in MSG concert, March 10, the diatric surgery for the Geisinger me lies, but I can’t stand to say July with masks. Now he is head- 50th Anniversary of the Allman health system, Danville, Pa. goodbye” (Ozzy Osbourne). ed for college and the school Bros. (First time I ever saw ABB: Frank Munero and Rich Save the date for Reunion 2021: decided at the 11th hour to not Greek Week, our senior year, Bastian each cycled into fran- June 10-13, 2021 allow kids on campus. Trying to outside Rauch Field House). chise businesses. Frank, wife figure out as of this writing if he Jon Daniels was at both shows, Mary and daughter Sarah have Laura M. D’Orsi, will be taking a gap year, getting too, but unfortunately, we didn’t a spring 2021 opening planned 26 Falcon Ridge an apartment or learning online coordinate this time (not that for Amazing Lash, which is evi- ’87 Circle, Holmdel, from home. So sad to see the col- we were coordinated in 1986). dently a beauty salon focusing on NJ 07733. (732) 241-5229 (H); lege campuses locked up and the There’s “One Way Out,” and Jon eyelash extensions and eyebrow [email protected] kids have to take online classes

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in their rooms. Many other class all have daughters in the same a community-based volunteer molecular biology, Robert head- members, including Kathy (Re- sorority at Maryland. Such a service that aims to help under- ed to the Georgetown University ichert) Koenig, whose daughter small world! privileged youth with pressing School of Medicine before a heads to Emory this fall, and Sarah (Hayward) Lynch problems of police brutality, fellowship at the University of Andrea (Worth) Robik, who moved from Baton Rouge, La., mass incarceration, drug abuse, Pennsylvania and wrapped it has a daughter heading to Bing- to Dothan, Ala., this summer. budgeting skills and growing up all up with an MBA from the hamton, and others are dealing She is still working as a metal- with a single parent. A remark- University of Massachusetts with the uncertainty in higher ed lurgist for Nucor Steel (North able young man for sure! Amherst. However, Lehigh is still due to the COVID situation. America’s largest recycler!). My daughter, Marlee, is a a special place for him and his My son’s friend is headed to Due to COVID, they were senior at Lehigh this year, major- family—son James is in the Class Lehigh, and it looks like they unable to take a planned trip ing in economics with a minor in of ’21 and daughter Karilyn was have a good plan with only to Nova Scotia to celebrate her marketing and graphic design. accepted into the Class of ’24! freshman coming back to cam- 20th wedding anniversary. She is a member of Gamma Missy (Katz) Kreinces pus and outside tents set up. Now it’s my turn to brag a Phi Beta and has worked in the shared that “one of the few ben- Feel bad at all of these schools bit, but not about my kid for the photography department of The efits of quarantine is catching up where certain classes cannot go moment. My fabulous roomie, Brown and White since freshman with old friends.” This summer back on campus. Let’s hope it all Jill (Seibert) Schelling, and year. It has been an absolute joy she was able to have a socially works out. her husband, Dave, have one seeing her thrive at Lehigh, and distanced lunch with her fresh- On the professional side, very talented son. Following a I head to Bethlehem as often as man roommate, Beth Herling, Deena “Muffy” Pegler was breakout six games in the spring possible to spend time on cam- who left NYC when it shut down happy to get back to dentistry of 2020, Tommy Schelling ’22, pus. I am still happily working and made a run for Long Island with all her PPE and gear once who plays for Lehigh men’s at Retirement Learning Center to stay with her sister. It was the things opened up in NYC. We lacrosse team, was added to the for our friend John Carl. John’s first time in many years they kept company on Facebook final Tewaaraton Award Watch son, Jack, will be a freshman at were able to meet up because as during the quarantine. We are List. The Tewaaraton award is Maine running track and field, Missy so aptly put it, “life gets in all getting used to the protocols presented annually to the top specifically excelling in the long the way.” in the medical field. player in college lacrosse. Un- jump with a personal best of 22 Last November, Andrea Mary Ellen Walker has fortunately, due to COVID, the feet, 1.25 inches. Another talent- Lauer Rice, president of the continued her hiking adventure awards ceremony was canceled, ed young man and a terrific kid! Hungarian American Coalition, and recently was hiking the but that does not diminish the Wishing everyone a safe back was elected U.S. president of the Adirondacks. excellence that Tommy showed to school, health and happiness. Hungarian Diaspora Council. Would love to hear from you on the field and in the class- This has been a challenging time U.S. residents represent the about how you handled quaran- room. Per the Lehigh website: for everyone, but with opti- largest Hungarian diaspora com- tine and the new COVID world. “Schelling led the Mountain mism, perseverance and caring munity in the world, and in this I hope it is over soon. I am sick Hawks in goals (22), assists (11) for each other, we will come out new position, Andrea is one of of Zoom! How about you? and in points (33). ... Schelling the other side. six global leaders for the council. finished 12th nationally in The primary objective for this Kellie Fisher, 23 points per game, 15th in goals Elizabeth organization is to promote pub- Brainard Avenue, per contest and 42nd in assists (Short) Stothoff, lic understanding and awareness ’88 Port Monmouth, per game.” On top of all that, I ’90 15 Finn Road, of Hungarian American issues. NJ 07758. (917) 209-5508; can attest he is one of the nicest Pittstown, NJ 08867. (908) Andrea has long been [email protected] kids around. 296-5695 (C); ess@inlineser passionate about her family’s Let the bragging continue. vicesinc.com Hungarian heritage and the Jocelyn (Gitlin) My other roommate, Julie Dr. Robert Kruklitis is on the roles they played as Freedom Deutsch, (Kime) Traina, and her hus- COVID-19 frontline battle in the Fighters in the Revolution of ’89 9 Vincent Lane, band, Mike, are thrilled that Lehigh Valley and has been in 1956. Throughout her profes- Armonk, NY 10504. their son, Luke, will be joining the local news on a regular basis sional life, she has focused on [email protected] Lehigh’s men’s basketball team since the virus hit in March. Dr. creating educational materials Chris Seymour shared that her as a freshman this year. In Kruklitis has a M.D./Ph.D. in and using technology to teach daughter, Samantha Seymour, addition to being an incredible critical care medicine and pulm- the next generation about the just started her senior year athlete, it’s no surprise that Luke onology, which puts him in high culture, history and heritage of at Lehigh! She is a chemical is an incredible human being. demand during this pandemic. Hungary. engineering major and is the In his high school classroom, he He is also the medical director, Andrea lives in Roswell, Ga., president of the Outing Club. finished with honors and was the VP of transformation at the Le- with her husband and two sons, Rich Rosier reported a chair of both a local Christian high Valley Health Network and who are “occasionally used fun little 1989 Lehigh connec- faith club and a Black students vice chair of clinical programs in as guinea pigs for her latest tion: Rich, Judy (Bernstein) club. He also founded an en- their Department of Medicine. creations.” Schwartz, Mark Lesnik and trepreneurship club alongside After graduating from Lehigh Scott Davis serves as Michelle (Panick) Tamaro a friend and served as chair of with a B.S. in biochemistry and chairman and CEO of Melius

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Research, where he is also the And for your seniors who didn’t continue to be her watchwords, ter, Sam, also graduated from lead research analyst cover- get proper graduations and along with her compassion, un- high school and will be attending ing the multi-industry sector. proms. And for your college kids conditional trust, transparency Yale in the fall. He has 25 years of industrials who won’t get to have freshman and love for real estate. ... While Carla (Goldberg) Green- equity research experience and roommates (who hopefully will her credentials and achieve- grass has plenty to celebrate at was a top-ranked institutional turn into lifelong friends) and ments are impressive, it is her the moment. Her son, Ethan, investor for over a decade. Scott big Eco 1-type seminars with approachable, get-it-done en- graduated from high school and has covered over 30 multi-in- naked pledges running through ergy and cooperative style that is going to Rutgers in the fall. And dustry names with an aggre- the aisles. Hopefully, life will consistently draw attention and Carla is recently officially certi- gated market capitalization of return to normal sooner rather praise—and yield results for her fied as a professional life coach approximately $1 trillion. Prior than later, and hopefully, you’re clients. Adaptable to the chang- with iPEC. I know there are a lot to Melius Research, Scott was all staying safe and healthy. And ing real estate landscape and the of lucky clients in Carla’s future! a managing director and head when you have some news to unique needs of each client and Save the date for Reunion 2021: of global industrials research share, drop me a line. I’d love to each property, Marcy Roth is a June 10-13, 2021 group first at Morgan Stanley hear from you! straightforward communicator for 16 years and then at Barclays Marisa (DeFilippo) Peek and a fierce negotiator on behalf Steve Harap, PLC for 6 years. He and his work and her husband, Jeff Peek ’93, of her clients’ interests.” (630) 430-1557; have been cited in hundreds live in Sudbury, Mass., with Marcy lives in LA with her ’92 s_harap@yahoo. of publications, including The their two children. Their son, partner, Bill, and super-ener- com Wall Street Journal, The New Connor, just accepted an offer getic 5-year-old, Brooke. Let us York Times, Forbes and Fortune, to play baseball at Holy Cross know when you’ll be on Million Leslie Keating and he appears regularly on in their Class of ’25. Jeff was the Dollar Listing again, Marcy! Joiner, (404) CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox and captain of the Lehigh baseball Melissa (Peller) Eydenberg ’93 276-3280; CNN. team in 1993 and Connor will be has made the Dean’s List again [email protected] And now Scott can add book playing in the Patriot League as (4/4) at Pace University School Greetings, Class of ’93! I hope author to his impressive list well! Their daughter, Courtney, of Law—and all the while, she you and your families are of accomplishments. “Les- is a sophomore at Merrimack has kept her fellow friends on healthy and well. It seems that sons from the Titans” tells the College in Andover, Mass. social media updated and aware several of you have freshmen story of various successes and Great news from Marcy of the craziness going on in our in Lehigh’s Class of ’24. Though missteps of the world’s largest Roth, taken from the website of world. And congratulations also their college experience may industrial companies, such as her new employer, the Eck- to Melissa’s daughter, Sophie, be quite different from ours, I GE, Boeing and Honeywell, and lund/Gomes Team at Douglas who just graduated from Union believe their choice to attend offers battle-tested survival Elliman Real Estate: “One of College. Melissa’s son, Zack, is Lehigh during this unprecedent- tactics to be learned for today’s the top agents on the Westside, working for Designory in Chica- ed time will help these kids hone technology giants to take from Marcy works with sellers and go and also just released a new or develop important skills and those experiences. A worthy buyers throughout Los Angeles, album, In Transit, with A Small qualities that will last a lifetime: read for sure, but don’t take with a focus on Brentwood, Bel Bird. You can find it on Spotify or resilience, creativity, flexibility my word for it—it’s receiving Air, Little Holmby, Westwood, Apple Music. and compassion for the needs of positive reviews from notable Wilshire Corridor and Beverly Beth (Matonis) Gilfeather others, just to name a few. current titans, and Amazon Hills. Her ability to guide her had two graduates this year. Her Here are updates on some of readers are rating it five stars. clients through the most com- twins, Skyler and Lindsay, had our classmates. Save the date for Reunion 2021: plex transactions is informed, in virtual high school graduation Great to hear from Jeff Peek, June 10-13, 2021 part, by two decades working as and will be heading off to Tufts who wrote in from Sudbury, a Fortune 500 senior marketing and Wake Forest. Kelly (An- Mass., where he lives with Diana Zoller executive. With an undergrad- drews) Sweeney also has twin his wife of 22 years, Marisa Perkins, uate degree in International high school graduates. Emma (DeFilippo) Peek ’91, and their ’91 dianazoller@gmail. Economics from Lehigh Univer- and Jack will be going to Fair- two children. Their son, Connor, com sity and an MBA from Emory field and UVA.Brenton Kar- accepted an offer to play baseball This is my first column since University’s Goizueta Business men and Megan (Ayer) Karmen at Holy Cross in their Class of the pandemic has struck. While School, she has a unique under- ’92 celebrated two milestones ’25, which means Connor will it’s all we read about and think standing of the financial markets this summer: their oldest son, be following in his father’s foot- about and worry and wonder and market trends that affect Will, graduated from high school steps—30 years later—in Patriot and ask questions about, I want real estate and can impact her and is going to the University League baseball. Jeff was the to take this time to celebrate the clients’ decisions. Raised in New of Richmond in the fall; their captain of the Lehigh baseball good in the world. There is much Jersey in a family of commercial youngest son, Colin, celebrated team in 1993. Their daughter, to be thankful for and to honor real estate investors, Marcy his first communion. And let’s Courtney, is a junior at Merri- and to acknowledge amidst all gained an early appreciation not forget Kate, their daughter mack College in Andover, Mass. of the unknown. I feel for each for resourcefulness, honesty, who had a quarantine sweet 16! It was fun to reconnect with of you as you navigate this time. passion and hard work. Those Libby Schnepp Detor’s daugh- Don Steele. Don and his wife,

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Jen (Owczarek) Steele ’92, have in the ’90s. The coronavirus door on the right; Tracy (Cost- your families are safe and well— a daughter, Erica, in Lehigh’s threw them a bit of a curveball aldo) Gardner the first door on and have found the time during Class of ’24. Erica is studying with the closing of state stores at the left on the first floor; Becky this pandemic to be thankful for business and is on Lehigh’s field the beginning of the pandemic, Rimmer Antczak and Nicole all that you have. And maybe you hockey team. Don stays up to but thanks to social media, on- Engles in the last door on the have found some time to write to date with his friends in Beta line sales took off and kept them right on the third floor;Tracy your favorite class columnist. Theta Pi at an annual golf out- going until commerce began to Rowley on the first floor, take a ing hosted by Chuck Wiltraut. return to normal. And for those left, second door; Carlos Romeu Bridget I imagine the beer cart employ- of us whose cocktail intake has and Lucas Altman directly O’Connell, 1840 ee can retire after the Betas play increased dramatically since across the hall from Rob Gut- ’95 Sycamore St., a round! March 2020 (no judgement!), man; Hilary (Brown) Tabish Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 868- Trisha (Pepe) Lauden is make sure to check out their on the second floor, take a left, 6605 (H); [email protected] living in Saucon Valley with her website (rootcrafted.com) and second door on the right; and Lori (Montemurro) Gold- husband, Andrew Lauden, and give them some business. Mike Mrvica and Nick Losavio stein has channeled her their four children—two girls, Be well and send updates! on the third floor. (I can’t tell you experience as editor in chief of two boys—who range in age what room they were in because The Brown and White into her from 5 to 14. Andrew owns ITR, Michael B. we hated each other freshman newest novel, “Sources Say,” a global predictive maintenance York, 215 W. 88th year. I have a feeling a girl was released Sept. 8, 2020, from company based in Bethlehem ’94 St., #5D, New involved, but who knows.) In any Penguin Random House. that he purchased several years York, NY 10024; michael.york@ event, that first week was one of Dubbed “Election meets Gossip ago with Jonathan Davis. Trish nyplaw.com the most memorable in my life. Girl,” it’s a timely look at fake and a partner launched a busi- As summer comes to an end, Just as important as that first news and political mudslinging ness two years ago called ROOT the Lehigh campus should be week at Lehigh was, so was the via the lens of a high school Crafted. It started from regular welcoming students back—and last. To think that the Class of ’20 student council election. Friday night family gatherings getting ready for freshman didn’t get to experience Senior Isabelle Irani is living in where Trish and her friend and orientation. Sadly, things have Week in Stone Harbor/Avalon is London working in philanthro- neighbor, also a mom of young changed due to the ongoing just as depressing. My fraternity py and often catches up with children, enjoyed making high pandemic. Obviously, the Class brothers and I rented a dump of Johnny Collins, James Mc- quality cocktails together. of ’20 did not get to have the a home—which we proceeded Dermott ’91, Maggie Melvin However, they found that finding farewell they hoped to have, and to trash. But what a great week Schooley and Paul Schooley fresh, organic, natural mixers the incoming Class of ’24 will it was. Every night ’til 2 a.m. at ’93, who are all doing well. for these cocktails was next to have a very different orientation. Jack’s. And I will never forget the Alex Ward (married to Marty impossible. Even when they had I remember freshman road trip to watch the Preakness Droney ’91), living in N.J., Pam the rare night out at a restaurant, orientation like it was yesterday. Stakes in Maryland. Melissa Parasugo, living in N.Y., and they were often disappointed I am certain that I’m not the (Muendel) Hartley offered up Hy Saporta, living in Conn., by syrupy, substandard drinks. only one who remembers when her parents’ home for the night and Isabelle are still very close They knew they could do better. a hypnotist did a show at Lower to Andy Donaldson ’95, John and often try to see one another Their motto is “Two moms, Grace. He was so good that he Tomaszewski, Rob Freud, despite the distance. a shaker, and a dream.” With convinced a number of freshmen Dan Carter, Tim Marshall ’95, For those of you with school- zero experience in creating and (I definitely rememberMatt Hilary (Brown) Tabish, Naomi aged children, I wish you all the distributing this type of product, Berman being one of them) that Metzger Daniels, Tracy Row- grace and patience you need in Trish and her neighbor—now it was so hot, they should take ley, Amanda McNear Jacobs navigating the first few months her business partner—created their clothes off. Matt got down and Meredith (Robb) Ruckh. of school. I am in my 10th year as a line of several mixers that to his boxers. (Blame my advanced age if I left a school district superintendent are available in state stores in I met lifelong friends in those you out.) I can still hear “Round and a parent of four school-aged Pennsylvania, several regional first few weeks, as did most ev- Here” by the Counting Crows children, so I understand your outlets and select restaurants, eryone else I know. I remember playing in Rob Freud’s car in the concerns for the health, safety and they are currently working meeting Jenny Edwards-Kaye long ride back to Stone Harbor. and education of your kids. As with Whole Foods Market and and Julie (Sandler) Ferrara Graduation at Stabler Arena was an educator, I want to share that Publix to widen their reach. Root in some kind of mixer at M&M; a week later, but it wasn’t half as we have grown tremendously in mixers are certified organic, with Brian Lapin and Jeremy Weitz memorable as that week on the our profession in our knowledge juices and ingredients sourced at a party on the Hill; Meredith Jersey Shore. of and ability to provide virtual from all over the world, and the McGowan, Michelle (Leonard) I hope that the classes of learning opportunities for a formula for making the perfect Cuddeback and Sara Smith 2020 and 2024 have the same wide variety of learners. As a ROOT drink is simple and deli- at some other mixer at Dravo. I great memories of their time at parent, I recognize and thank cious: two parts mixer, one part can tell you where almost every Lehigh that we did. While I am the teachers, administrators spirit. Trish likens the increased single person lived in M&M, by certain that it is different, I hope and support staff that educated interest in fine cocktails to the floor and room:Rob Gutman on they remember those times just my kids last spring as they were craft beer explosion that began the first floor, take a left, second as fondly. I hope that you and simultaneously juggling the

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upheaval caused by COVID-19 in now. After a lot of research and Angels Rescue and had an Corina Fisher, their own homes. biscotti sampling, I’m excited to integral on-the-ground role after (732) 688-3671 Thank you also to our class- announce that Biscotti Road is Hurricane Maria distributing ’00 (C); corina_fish- mates that have focused their open for business! I’m shipping supplies and aid to remote com- [email protected] efforts in supporting us through nationwide, so please visit Bis- munities and evacuating people Greetings, Class of 2000! this pandemic, from our health- cottiRoad.com.” I for one can’t with high-risk medical needs on It’s shocking to think about care workers and scientists wait to try these delicious-look- charter flights. They saved more how much the world has working on effective treatments ing creations. Congratulations than 100 lives. changed since our last col- and vaccines to those in the on your new venture, Danielle! Jason Styer writes of the umn. COVID-19 has impacted IT world making remote work Please send me an email at birth of his son, Isaac Emanuel the world in a way we never possible and those who work to [email protected] with some Styer, who was born in Allen- thought possible. My thoughts support individuals and families updates so I can let our fellow town on July 29 weighing in at and prayers are with all of you, that have suffered loss during classmates know! 7 pounds, 10.8 ounces. Jason re- especially those that have lost a this time. Thank you! Save the date for Reunion 2021: ports that everyone is doing well loved one. I remain an optimist, so, June 10-13, 2021 but just a little sleep deprived. Personally, I have learned a while Lehigh football is not Jeanette (Stambaugh) lot about myself during this pan- occurring this fall, I look forward Lopa (Patel) Roman shares that she is living demic. Namely, I am not meant to seeing you at tailgates in the Zielinski, in Quakertown, Pa., with her to be a kindergarten teacher. fall of 2021! ’97 Madison, NJ, husband, Jeremy Roman ’99, Since our last column, Jim Save the date for Reunion [email protected] two kids (aged 15 and 19) and Balcerek checked in to let 2021: June 10-13, 2021 their pet dogs. Jeanette works in us know how he is doing. In Gregory the vaccines division of Merck September 2019 he married Jen (Crimmins) Kuklinski, gjk4@ Research Labs. Her current hob- Erin Ryan. For the last 13 years, Keen, 17 Windsor ’98alum.lehigh.edu bies include camping, traveling, Jim has worked at Brooks ’96 Drive, Foxbor- I hope that all is well as of this reading and motorcycle riding. Instrument in Hatfield, Pa. The ough, MA 02035. (508) 543- writing and you are staying safe Class of 1998 Facebook Page: newlyweds reside in Lansdale, 5036; [email protected] and healthy. It is great to hear facebook.com/groups/Le- Pa. Wishing you a lifetime of Greetings, Class of ’96! I hope from many of you and about high98/ happiness! this Bulletin finds you well. Over your endeavors. Keep sharing My Lehigh (Class of 1998): Now more than ever it is the past few months, I’ve had the news, and don’t forget that mylehigh.lehigh.edu important for us all to feel the pleasure of reconnecting pictures are welcome as well! connected to each other. Please with some of my teammates Natalie (Cantor) Gros Karen (Smith) take a few moments to contact from the track and field team. writes that she has been living Fischer, me with an update about More than 20 years have gone in London for the past five years ’99 kms5lehigh@ yourself or about a friend in our by, but we can all still remember with husband Simon and two gmail.com class. Feel free to send me an some of the stories like they sons, Charlie (10) and Micah Hello, Class of ’99! email or text, or check out our were yesterday. It’s been great (7). Her family has taken the Once again, I hope you and Facebook page. I look forward to reminisce and find out what opportunity to drag the children your loved ones are staying to hearing from you soon! is new in their lives. Shout out around Europe and Asia. “Over- healthy and happy. I have not Save the date for Reunion 2021: to my old roommate, Jen (Waw- all, life is good,” she says, “and I received any emails recently, June 10-13, 2021 rzonek) Sacchetti ’97, Kevin can’t complain.” so I’ll take this time for a gentle Hazzard ’97 and Alex Weimer Brian Aronson sent greet- reminder and request—I really Sabrina ’97. There have also been other ings from Puerto Rico. He has would love to hear from you. McGuigan, cameo appearances from later been living there since 2012 and As for our family, as many ’01 mcguigan_ classes. I’m looking forward to started a real estate brokerage of our friends have done, we [email protected] continuing our new bi-monthly (Clubhouse Real Estate) that took this rare opportunity of Save the date for Reunion 2021: Zoom tradition. focuses on the coastal area of consistently being at home to June 10-13, 2021 There is only one piece San Juan, which has become grow by four adorable feet. Our of news that I’ve received to the largest firm with the highest new addition is a mini golden- Laura report. Danielle (Carpino) volume in the market. Brian has doodle puppy we named Koda. (Schwamb) Lowthert reported: “In April, recently been admitted into the She is the cutest, in our humble ’02 Carino, I was laid off from my job due Leading Real Estate companies opinions, and she’s brought [email protected] to the pandemic. Like many of the world (“Leading RE”) and much joy to our family—once Greetings, fellow Class of ’02 people, I started baking in all likewise into Luxury Portfolio the initial new-puppy-mommy alumni. I hope you are all of my newfound spare time. International. He recently shock wore off. having a wonderful fall! I don’t Biscotti were my go-to, since sold a San Juan home to Scott When you have a chance, know about you, but I am ready I’ve given them as Christmas Graeber ’99. please drop me an email to fill for 2020 to be over. Next year gifts for nearly 20 years and Brian is a member of the us in on your lives. Wishing you can’t come soon enough! they’re second nature to me board of directors of Warrior all the best! I have an update from Sugar

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Land, Texas. Jake Borbidge Lloyd Hender- Katie (Murray) ambassador’s office as the execu- has spent close to 20 years son, lloydjr04@ Pennline, tive office staffer. Vera previously there, most of them married ’04 gmail.com ’06 kpennline@ served with the Department of to an amazing woman, Geor- gmail.com State at the U.S. Mission to the gia, and working for Invesco, Jessi (Schimmel) Hi, everyone! Hope you’re United Nations in Geneva, in where he is currently a senior McMullan, all safe and well. I’ve spent Kazakhstan and in Washington, portfolio manager running a ’05 jessi.mcmullan@ these past few months working D.C. Vera has been an avid young few investment teams across alum.lehigh.edu remotely (from the U.S.) for my alumni volunteer for Lehigh and Houston, London and Hong During such uncertain times U.K.-based company, and from currently serves as a member of Kong. They are proud parents as we are currently living what I hear the City (London’s the LUAA Board. to Grayson (12), Scarlett (10), through, I love a good story of financial center) is still a ghost Lastly, remember back in Hazel (the good dog) and Rosie a fellow alumna doing great town. My family and I hope to 2004 when Troy Letters won (the bad puppy). They recently things. return to London this fall, but in the NCAA DI national wrestling celebrated their 15th wedding A few months back, my mom the meantime, we’ve been enjoy- championship at 165 pounds? anniversary and Jake’s 40th had a routine doctor’s appoint- ing spending time with family Certainly a year to remember birthday this past February ment. She and the doctor got here. My daughter, Emi, will both for Troy and for Lehigh. with a surprise bash that would to talking and it came up that be two this fall. She’s toddling Fast forward to recently when make Chi Psi cocktails an after- Mom had moved to the Lehigh around and loves to swim, so a youth wrestler asked Troy if thought. Valley to be closer to my family. we’ve spent a lot of time in pools he had a title ring, which hadn’t Please reach out and share One thing led to another. “She’s and at the beach this summer. even occurred to him! But the what’s happening in your part of a Lehigh alum.” “So am I!” Exhausting, but so much fun! situation is being remedied. Joe the world! Contact me at LCa- And the next thing you know, Here’s what some of our other Sterrett ’76 is having the ring [email protected] or on Facebook we find out that the doctor is classmates have been up to. Phil made and it will soon be on its at Laura Schwamb Carino. I Becca (Sharim) Storace! Fusacchia and his wife, Erica, way to Troy. Better late than can’t wait to hear from you! Stay After graduation, Becca recently moved to Villanova, Pa., never! healthy, have a wonderful few went to the Temple University and welcomed their second and Save the date for Reunion 2021: months and stay tuned for more School of Medicine. She did third children into the world: June 10-13, 2021 updates next year! her internship in psychiatry at Camila and Hugh. Morgan Albert Einstein in the Bronx Volkart married Eric Guest in Brian Roth, Safiya (Jafari) and her residency in inter- November 2019 in San Fran- lehighclassof2007 Simmons, 5621 nal medicine back at Temple cisco. Laura (Gray) Edelstein ’07 @gmail.com ’03 Cary Street Road, Hospital. She completed her ’06 ’07G and husband David I hope this finds everyone #503, Richmond, VA 23226; fellowship in rheumatology Edelstein had a baby girl, Nina. healthy. I’m excited to share [email protected] at the Hospital of Pennsylva- Nina joins her brothers, Graham some great mementos from our Hey, fellow ’03ers! I’m excited nia. She’s been practicing as a and Reid. Everyone is healthy class over the past few months. to share that I do actually have rheumatologist ever since, for and stuck at home. Bryant Goehring tied the knot some news this go-round. a few years at Temple and then Rebecca Resnick was with Heather Hurley on June 13 Patricia Nugent was pro- in Atlanta before moving back recently named to Chicago’s in a beautiful ceremony on Palm moted to vice president, public to the Lehigh Valley, just a few Jewish 36-Under-36 for her Beach Island in Florida. They are relations at Mower. Mower miles from campus. inspiring teaching skills. She looking forward to an expanded is one of the largest indepen- She met Mitch Storace shows up to the classroom with a celebration later this year. dent marketing, advertising while doing her internship, positive attitude and encourages Beth (Sterling) Garra- and public relations agencies and they married and have two her students to give back in any brant and Drew Garrabrant in the U.S. Patricia has been daughters, Natalie Rose and way they can. In her free time, welcomed daughter Ann Rickets. with Mower for 16 years and Zoey Magnolia. Rebecca mentors breast cancer Ann was born May 28, weighing oversees several of Mower’s Thanks for sharing your patients through Imerman 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 1/2 premier travel and tourism story, Becca, and for being an Angels and Gilda’s Club Chicago, inches long. Grace and Skip are accounts, working with iconic awesome doctor in our com- both organizations that offer free eager to show their little sister brands and destinations such munity. support to patients in Chicago. the ropes. as Lufthansa Group, Pebble Becca’s kept in touch with In addition, she is a member of Jaclyn (Shor) Margolis ’08 and Beach Resorts and Westchester Jill (Racketa) Davis, Krissy the Jewish United Fund Youth Josh Margolis have had a busy County Tourism. Congratula- (Blaston) Roszell, Amanda Leadership Division Community start to the year. Shortly after get- tions, Patricia! (Warrick) Kirk, Jennamarie Service Committee and a LEADS ting settled into their new home, OK, folks! I know you’re DeVito and Jessie (Simons) program leader. the couple welcomed Lenni doing amazing things in life Fields. So now, I invite any Vera Partem is currently Margolis on July 16. She weighed and at work. Send me an email one of you to reach out to share serving as a diplomat at the U.S. 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Dad con- and tell me what you’re up to. your stories. Tag, you’re it! Embassy in Warsaw, Poland. firmed that she did have a height I’d like to share your successes, Save the date for Reunion 2021: After her first year in Poland, but wasn’t willing to reveal it (or too! Until next time, be well. June 10-13, 2021 Vera transitioned to work in the more likely couldn’t remember).

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Katie Noon, you are looking to buy or sell!” updates coming! As you all likely els, new jobs, additions to your kaitlynnoon@ That’s all for the reports in the saw, our reunion has been post- family etc. I love hearing from ’08 gmail.com column. Stay safe, stay healthy poned until 2021, which should you all! Also, remember to mark and we will talk again soon! be fun as an opportunity to re- your calendars for our 10-year Bobby connect with some of our friends reunion, which will be held the Buckheit, Nick Anderson, from the Class of ’11 as well! weekend of June 10–13, 2021. ’09 lehigclass2009@ Nick.Anderson@ Stay safe out there. Nick Save the date for Reunion 2021: gmail.com ’10 alum.lehigh.edu Save the date for Reunion 2021: June 10-13, 2021 First off, I hope everyone is Well, it certainly has been an June 10-13, 2021 staying healthy and safe. It’s interesting year, but despite the Mary (Haynie) been an interesting year, and global pandemic, several of our Sri Rao, sridevi211@ Reardon, (215) it was great to hear from many classmates have been very active gmail.com ’12 687-1624 (C); of you for the class column. As and have been generous enough ’11Hello, Class of [email protected] always, feel free to email any to share those life updates. ’11! Since this edition is pretty Hello, all! Over the past five updates for the next column to Lots of baby news in the past light, I thought I’d include my weeks, I’ve been in the Galapagos [email protected]. few months! Brianne (Moses) own update. I graduated in the Islands studying turtles and de- Special congratulations to Robbins recently welcomed summer of 2020 with my Ph.D. veloping a theory on evolution. Elizabeth (Ginsberg) Mi- her second daughter, Brynn, in in higher education from Penn- It’s been quite a lovely vacation, chael on the birth of her son, May. Both Brynn and big sister sylvania State University. After and I’m grateful to have some Lochlan Michael, born Febru- Hailey are doing well! Kyle being in Pennsylvania since we more material for a book I’m ary 23, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Sharaf and wife Emily cele- started our Lehigh journey 13 writing. Christie (Sterrett) Pias- brated a new baby girl, Poppy. years ago, I am finally back home Jennifer (McCusker) Baer cik and John Piascik ’08 also Samara (Persky) Chandler in Austin, Texas, and working and her husband, Ethan Baer ’11, welcomed a baby girl to their and husband Daffyd welcomed at the University of Texas at had their baby boy, Wesley, on family in May. Her new daugh- a baby boy, Rowan. Billie Jean Austin! September 15, 2019. At the start ter, Anneliese, joins her two Pinheiro and husband Jim I hope you enjoy these up- of the pandemic, they planned other children: Nicholas (age 4) Blaney ’08 ’10G had future dates from our classmates: to leave NYC for a couple of and William (age 2). Lehigh engineer Leon James After spending the last three weeks, but they have since found Ali Keen Thacker and her Blaney in May. Kay (Mur- years living and working in Hong themselves an hour south of Le- husband, Andrew, welcomed phy) Anderson and husband Kong, Stephanie Linker moved high in Bucks County, Pa., more a daughter, Clara, at the end of Charlie Anderson welcomed back to the United States in the permanently. They are enjoying January. Clara joins older broth- Gordon Laurence in April. And spring of 2020. She is now living the space, scenery and (as New ers, Luke (5) and Aiden (3). finally, Paulo Hersan and wife in New York and started a new Yorkers know) the super-luxuri- Matt Libbey and his wife, Stefanie also welcomed son job as chief marketing officer for ous amenity of their own washer Lisa, are happy to announce the Hendrick Elliott in May. the retirement business at Black- and dryer. birth of their daughter, Made- As you might expect, this Rock. Stephanie said she loved Jennifer was unable to make line “Minnie” Jane Libbey. Born has been a tough year for her time in Hong Kong and even the wedding of Kyle Williams on April 17, 2020, in Providence, weddings, but in the face of the had a little Lehigh crew there! and Andrew Jaskol ’10 ’11G in R.I., Minnie surprised her par- pandemic, Lisa Boyd adjusted Lindsay Certilman and Rye, N.H., on September 14, 2019, ents a month early—and during her wedding plans for a roman- Brett Hoffman ’12 just had due to being in labor, but very the pandemic. Her sister, Geor- tic elopement with husband their first child, Sienna Leigh much looks forward to Rachel gie (age 3), is excited to have Alex Smith in Yosemite. Hoffman. She was born on June Kaplan’s wedding to her fiancé, a little sister and the family of Finally, a number of our 18, 2020, weighing 6 pounds, 9 Zach Wallens, in 2021. four is happy to report they’ve classmates are on the move. ounces. Sienna’s middle name, Edi Matraxhiu (who moved back home to NYC. Laura Schafer recently com- Leigh, is an homage to Lehigh, married Karen Timmerman) Proud parents Adam D. pleted OB-GYN residency at where her parents met! graduated with his MBA from Smith and Emily Haus- Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Marlina Niezgoda married Cornell’s Johnson School of mann Smith are delighted to Ohio, and will be practicing Randal Fruth on April 16, 2020, Business and started an invest- announce the birth of their son, as an attending OB-GYN in Westerville, Ohio. They live- ment banking job with Guggen- Sutton Adam. Sutton was born physician in Dayton, Ohio, streamed the ceremony for fam- heim Partners. on December 16, 2019, in An- starting in the fall of 2021. ily and friends and hope to have Fiona Lee married Matt Volin napolis, Md., before the family Natalie Krane recently moved a larger celebration when things in Greece in May 2019 surround- relocated to Missoula, Mont., in to Kansas City, Kan., to begin clear up. They are currently ed by many Lehigh friends. February 2020. a fellowship in facial plastic residing in Columbus, Ohio. Amanda Marotta and Denis Kyle Dunleavy reports that and reconstructive surgery. This edition is very light, Gnidash recently welcomed a he “has taken this COVID And in a huge relocation, Steve so please continue to send me baby girl! downtime as an opportunity to Shuldman recently moved updates throughout the year Kristen Fanale married pursue his real estate license in Down Under to Sydney! at [email protected]. Mark Mountjoy in October 2019 N.J.—so please let him know if That’s it for now. Keep the Anything is newsworthy—trav- in Jersey City, and the couple

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recently bought their first home help patients with rare diseases known her husband since they (the castle that every first-year in Memphis, Tenn. gain access to quality-of-life-al- were 9 years old, and they are student wants until they remem- Kelsey Nakamura recently tering gene therapies at an excited to celebrate next year! ber Lehigh’s stair tally). While became engaged to Eric Kane affordable price to the health- at Lehigh, she was involved and is enjoying living on a small care system. Rachel Sholder, with the Choral Arts group, the island on a lake in New Jersey. Yoshiki “Yoshi” Takeyama rachelsholder@ Newman Council, the Student After graduation, Abby Lar- graduated from medical school ’16 gmail.com Materials Society and the Mul- son worked in West Virginia for at the New York Institute of Hi, all! I hope everyone safely tifaith Initiative. She graduated 15 months, Chicago in health- Technology College of Osteo- enjoyed their summers. I trav- with a major in materials science care/higher education adminis- pathic Medicine in May 2020. eled to Oregon with Katherine and engineering and a minor in tration at UChicago Med, then He will be completing his intern Fletcher for a hiking trip. It nanotechnology. Seattle for two years working for year at Plainview Hospital was my first time traveling with After graduation, Rachel Young Life, while finishing her and will proceed to Stony COVID restrictions in place. moved to Schenectady, N.Y., and master’s degree from Northwest- Brook University Hospital for Nicholas Watanabe began has been working with Naval ern. She has now settled into a residency in physical medicine his Ph.D. studies in chemistry at Nuclear Lab, a company that career she loves with a Swedish and rehabilitation. His areas UC Berkeley in August. develops nuclear propulsion Hospital System in their Quality of interest include sports and Angela Marrone is recently systems for submarines and air- Division and enjoys weekend musculoskeletal medicine, engaged to Brian Bieman. After craft carriers. She is currently a adventures and hiking in the interventional spine, and elec- graduating from Lehigh, Angela test engineer in the Radioactive Cascades with her cute dog- trodiagnostics. attended physician assistant Materials Lab performing tests child, Queenie. As always, feel free to email school at Rutgers University on nuclear fuel. That has been either of us (Leah at leahpaul- while Brian entered the work- the coolest sentence I (Rob) have Bea Dizon, 203- [email protected] or Mike force right away and began work- ever written. 524-4659, bead- at michaelronan214@gmail. ing as a mechanical engineer The big question from me ’13 [email protected] com) anytime. We love receiv- for Northrop Grumman in the has been, What have our alumni ing your updates! Baltimore area. After three years been doing to fill the days in Mike Ronan, of a long-distance relationship, 2020? All of us are three years michaelronan214@ Kerry Mallett, Angela moved down to Maryland into the post-undergrad world; ’14 gmail.com; Leah kerryamallett@ after graduating and started now is the time to keep ourselves Paulson, leahpaulson22@ ’15 gmail.com working as a surgical physician optimistic citizens in our com- gmail.com I hope everyone is staying assistant at the Johns Hopkins munities. If we have had the Hi, everyone! Leah Paulson healthy and safe and managing Hospital in Baltimore. After liv- time to explore new hobbies or and Mike Ronan here. We the ever-changing landscape ing together for one year in Balti- get involved, what have we all hope you and your loved ones and challenges of COVID-19. more, on August 15, Brian asked been doing? continue to stay safe and The Class of ’15 has had some Angela to marry him. Brian and Rachel has become involved healthy. We are excited to share exciting life updates over the Angela have not yet picked a with Kitten Angels, a charity some monumental accom- past few months. date but know that they will get local to Albany, N.Y., and has plishments from some of our Anastasia Barros gradu- married at the Packer Memori- been fostering cats one or two classmates for this edition of ated from medical school in al Chapel. at a time. She has fostered more the column. May, and Rebecca Youssef is Save the date for Reunion than 20 cats! She is also pursuing Lucia Cavero graduated starting graduate school at the 2021: June 10-13, 2021 a master’s degree in mechanical from medical school at the University of Southern Califor- engineering through Clarkson Philadelphia College of Osteo- nia in the master of science in Robert Hillman, University. Finally, in the spring pathic Medicine in May 2020. entrepreneurship and innova- robert.j.hillman1@ and summer she has been She will be beginning residency tion program. ’17 gmail.com backpacking in the Adirondacks, at Bryn Mawr Hospital in family Ali Yeager received her FSA Hello, Class of ’17! I hope that this working through the list of the medicine. She has a particular last fall and is now a fully cre- column finds you healthy and 46 high peaks in the region. interest in women’s health and dentialed actuary. She also got safe. It is an understatement to Good luck on the degree and the hopes to bridge the healthcare engaged to and bought a house say that this has been a long year. hikes, Rachel! gap for immigrant women in with Joe Heinrich. They plan I had the opportunity to At just about the same lati- the U.S. to get married next summer. reach out to two classmates who tude but on the other side of the Paul Oyefesobi graduated Cristina DeScisciolo I had the privilege of meeting on country is Cody. At Lehigh, he with his Pharm.D. from the married Zack Pelli ’14 in Rhode day one of freshman orientation participated in the memorable Ohio State University College Island in July. at Lehigh back in 2013: Rachel group excursions and said he of Pharmacy in May 2019. Paul Melissa Dizon-Sawyer also Weckselblatt and Cody Kjos! “especially enjoyed” the Antigua just completed a postdoctoral got married in April at her home Rachel and I met through ServeAbroad and Lehigh Silicon fellowship with PTC Therapeu- with family joining via Zoom— friends during our freshman Valley programs. He graduated tics in global market access and which she said was a very orientation, and we both spent with a major in design with con- pricing. In this role, he aimed to interesting experience. She has that first year in Dravo House centrations in product design

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business fundamentals at Ore- wanted to limit visits to the store gon State University. Through and online ordering was delayed that, he wound up getting a job due to COVID. I also didn’t know as a graphic designer in OSU’s how much to charge!” Department of Sustainability. Henry was well aware of the Good luck with the degree to you financial strain that the pandem- too, Cody! ic was placing on individuals in If you want your life updates almost every industry, so she shared with your classmates, didn’t want to make a profit. get in touch with me! I can be She said the idea of the project reached at robert.j.hillman1@ was never about money and she gmail.com and I am always wanted to keep it that way no monitoring our Facebook group matter how large it grew. (facebook.com/groups/LUC- “I have been fortunate lassof17/) and you can also find enough that I still have a job and me through a variety of other the ability to work remotely, means, i.e. Instagram, Facebook, but I know many others aren’t. Snapchat, message in a bottle, I didn’t want the sweatshirts lost sea scrolls etc. Stay safe and to be overpriced or benefit me get in touch soon! financially; that didn’t feel right,” says Henry. Megan Olivola, She decided to charge for the meolivola@gmail. cost of the sweatshirt, plus five ’18 com dollars that would be donated Annie Henry took a single to a COVID-19 relief fund. She sweatshirt and created a small chose a specific COVID-19 relief business to help raise money for fund that split the donation to coronavirus relief. benefit multiple organizations Henry went home just before across industries and areas of the state-mandated stay-at- need. She also shipped all of the home orders began. Since she sweatshirts through the U.S. lives and works on the opposite Postal Service. coast from her family, she want- The process was not just a ed to be accessible in case of charitable business but provid- emergency during this uncertain ed a fun outlet for Henry, who time. While working remotely, has had increased free time she ordered a few sweatshirts since being home. “I would go online to tie-dye and bleach-dye. out to my garage with my dye, As an avid user of social bleach and iron to de-stress media, she shared a photo of from everything that can be the sweatshirt and offered to really overwhelming right now,” make one for anyone interested she says. and was astonished with the What started as a single response. sweatshirt with an Instagram and graphic design, and minors “evolved into a design firm.” “I thought that maybe a close story ended up sending Henry in both entrepreneurship and Check it out at kotaeworld friend or two would reply, but 57 orders, all which includ- studio art. wide.com. it ended up being a pretty large ed the donation. While a $5 After graduation, Cody Cody still stays connected side project,” says Henry, who donation might not seem like a moved to Corvallis, Ore., and with the Lehigh University received more than 15 orders lot individually, the total $285 started in a corporate position community on the West Coast almost immediately after the donation shows that many small as a graphic designer for Cyber- by visiting the Lehigh@Nasdaq initial post. donations add up quickly! lock, a high-tech lock manu- Center in San Francisco for en- “I figured if a friend liked the “I’m proud of the project facturer. He spent 2 1/2 years trepreneurship presentations. idea, I could use my extra sup- and everyone who participated. with them, but in early 2020 Information for West Coast plies rather than them buying I think people were excited to Cody left the position to look alumni can be found at lehigh. more to make their own. I had so order since they felt like they into new career opportunities. edu/academics/nasdaq. much interest, and I thought, I were supporting a cause, too,” He has also been connected to So what has Cody done in need even more supplies now,” Henry beamed. “I received so Kotae, a startup he founded in 2020? He also started a master’s Henry says. “There was a lot many messages thanking me for 2016, which has more recently program for a certificate in to figure out, especially since I my efforts, even from those who

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didn’t end up ordering.” Congratulations to Melissa, ed the program to a one-month Lost Generation, a club that Annie can be reached at Jonah and Allison for your con- virtual program. Nevertheless, focuses on raising awareness for [email protected] or tinued outstanding academic Melissa says that she loved being refugees around the world by through her Instagram handle, achievements, and a special able to meet fellow interns and educating the Lehigh commu- @annie_wu_22. congratulations to Jasmine and professionals—some of whom nity about what it’s like to be William on your engagement! are Lehigh alumni. She also a refugee. They also fundraise Sabrina Morawej, Please continue to share your enjoyed learning how to use data and advocate for the local ref- sabrinamorawej@ notable life events with me at visualization tools to help clients ugee settlement near campus, ’19 gmail.com sabrinamorawej@ gmail.com. visualize data problems. Bethany Christian Services. In quest of good news for the Similar to Melissa, Mei Li Jordan said that they even tutor 2020 year, I am excited to an- Madison Hite interned with KPMG in its former refugee families. Being nounce the accomplishments of mlh220@lehigh. four-week-long virtual program. the president of a club is a new a few members of the 2019 class. ’20 edu Working as a tax accountant, she experience for her, and though Melissa Gustafson is Save the date for Reunion 2021: was able to research potential it is very nerve racking, she is attending Duke Law School June 10-13, 2021 clients as well as learn how excited to take on the challenge this fall semester. This exciting COVID-19 continues to impact of being a leader. news comes after an im- Amy Chai, the service industry. Currently, pressive series of academic (412) 427-1769; KPMG is hosting a social impact Laura Duffany, achievements. She double-ma- ’21 amc321@lehigh. event to encourage interns to lxd223@lehigh. jored in English and psychol- edu volunteer in their respective ’23 edu; Ana Victoria ogy during her undergraduate Greetings, Class of ’21! Since communities. In response, Mei Smith, [email protected] career and, thanks to her hard the last update, a lot of changes is planning to clean the area work, entered the President’s have occurred on campus and around her favorite location, Scholar Program before it was throughout the world due to Lake Nockamixon, where she discontinued in 2019. With COVID-19. While the University and her sister love to go fishing. GRADUATE no sign of enervation, Melissa is preparing for a hybrid mode of moved straightaway to earn her learning, Lehigh students have Leidy Iglesias, College of Arts and Sciences master’s degree in manage- had to conduct online intern- lmi222@lehigh. Mark Shapiro ’03G (M.S. ment earlier this year. ships and class programs. ’22 edu; Andrew pharmaceutical chemistry) After graduating with his For most of this summer, Isaacson, [email protected] writes in that he “retired from degree in chemical engineering, Olivia Zeng has been diligent- Lehigh students are busier a 40-plus year career in Jonah Casella began working ly preparing for her Graduate than ever! pharmaceutical analytical at Precision Roll Grinders Inc., Record Exam. She will soon be This summer, was planning chemistry in December 2019, as a technical planner. Starting a fourth-year student studying to travel to the country of having worked for small generic this fall semester, he will be accounting and business infor- Jordan, which coincidentally pharmaceutical manufactur- enrolled in Vanderbilt Univer- mation systems, and she hopes shares the same name, for an ers Pennsylvania, New Jersey sity’s engineering management to apply to graduate school in Iacocca International Intern- and Vermont, as well as large master’s program. 2021. Along with studying for the ship. Though the physical trip corporations such as Johnson Allison Kayne is starting GRE, she has also been taking was canceled, she still interned & Johnson (McNeil Consumer her medical school journey at online summer courses while online with a company called Products in Pa., Noramco in Thomas Jefferson University in living in Farrington Square. In Sela, a nonprofit organization Ga.), Pfizer (and Warner-Lam- Philadelphia this fall semester between her busy schedule, she that strives to protect cultural bert) in Pa. and Conn. in a di- as well. Allison was captain has been learning how to cook— heritage in Jordan by educating rector role (technical transfers, of Lehigh University’s EMS with her favorite (and best-tast- foreigners and locals about ar- global reference standards), organization before graduating ing) dish being lu rou fan, aka cheological sites. She has been and most recently Cambrex with a degree in behavioral braised pork. For this upcoming creating educational videos (formerly PharmaCore) in neuroscience. semester, Olivia is most looking with Sela to be shown to people N.C., where he held positions Jasmine Wung and her part- forward to seeing her friends in other countries. as director and senior director ner, William Leu, announced again. Double-majoring in anthro- of GMP Analytical Chemistry their engagement in late June. Melissa Callahan also had a pology and sociology as well as and Analytical R&D over a span Since graduation last year, busy summer. Not only did she religion studies, she hopes to of eleven years. Upon retiring, Jasmine has been working as a complete summer courses for eventually get her master’s in Mark activated MCS Pharma civic engagement coordinator at her accounting major; she also archeology or cultural anthro- Consulting LLC, where he the National Korean American participated in an internship pology. Jordan has always found serves as president and princi- Service & Education Consor- for EY in the audit service line. archeology interesting and mys- pal consultant, specializing in tium, and her fiancé is a clinical Originally, this internship was to tical because she gets to analyze the area of analytical chemistry. psychology Ph.D. student at the take place in New York City for different cultures. Mark and his beautiful bride of Uniformed Services University two months, but due to recent She has also recently over 37 years currently live in of the Health Sciences. quarantine procedures, EY shift- become the president of No Stokesdale, N.C.”

FALL/WINTER 2020 | 65 Theodore C. Engelhardt Haney Masonry Contracting Jr. ’49, Wyomissing, Pa., Inc., and Gremar Inc. July 20, 2020. Mr. Engelhardt Joseph B. Solly ’49, Al- served in the U.S. Army during lentown, Pa., July 2, 2020. Mr. World War II. He worked as an Solly was a veteran of the U.S. accountant for the F.G. Hodges Army in the Pacific Theater Bedding Company, ultimately during World War II. He made becoming president of the his career with Mobil Oil Corp. company. After 30 years in that His son, Carl Solly ’86, and IN REMEMBRANCE position, he became treasurer of grandson, Joseph Solly ’14, are Reading Alloys for 12 years until members of the Lehigh family. The alumni and university communities extend their sympathy he retired. to the families of the alumni listed. Obituary sources include George C. Kaiser ’49, Web- 1950s relatives, alumni and friends. Send details to Advancement Ser- ster Grove, Mo., July 1, 2020. Dr. Maynard H. Turnbull Jr. ’50, vices, 306 S. New St., Suite 500, Bethlehem, PA 18015; 1-866-517- Kaiser was a Delta Phi brother York, Pa., July 24, 2020. A Theta as well as a member of the Chi brother and member of the 1552; [email protected]. The following were reported to us Marching 97 and concert bands. Marching 97, Mr. Turnbull was as of August 31, 2020: He worked as a professor of a map maker for the U.S. Army surgery at St. Louis University. during World War II. He worked man ’22, and his son, Carl Hen- He established and served as as a professional engineer for S. 1940s zelman III ’82, are members of chief of the Division of Cardio- Morgan Smith, Allis-Chalmers Milton W. Harper ’42, Cherry the Lehigh family. thoracic Surgery. He was also and Voith. Hill, N.J., July 30, 2020. Mr. Robert M. Holdsworth on the team that performed the Norman E. Moyer ’51, Old Harper was a veteran of the U.S ’48, Devon, Pa., May 9, 2020. first heart transplant operation Saybrook, Conn., July 28, 2020. Navy during World War II, serv- A World War II veteran, Mr. west of the Mississippi in 1972. Mr. Moyer was a veteran of ing in the Pacific. He worked as Holdsworth established a man- Richard A. Norris ’49, the U.S. Army in Japan during a chemical engineer at National ufacturer’s representative com- Warren, N.J., May 31, 2020. World War II. He was an ac- Casein Co. pany specializing in electronic A Tau Delta Phi brother, Mr. countant and longtime employ- Donald B. Walters ’44, instrumentation and industrial Norris was a member of the ee of the Travelers Insurance Sarasota, Fla., June 7, 2020. components. baseball and soccer teams, Company. A baseball team member, Mr. Walter S. Hulse Jr. ’48, Marching 97 and debating club. Edgar T. Mertz ’52, Jupiter, Walters worked in pharmaceu- Tulsa, Okla., Dec. 6, 2019. Mr. He was also a veteran of the Fla., May 14, 2020. Mr. Mertz ticals—first at Merck, where he Hulse was an engineer with U.S. Air Force during the Ko- served in the U.S. Army during was in charge of the worldwide the Ford Motor Company. His rean conflict. He had a 60-year World War II. He was the chief production of penicillin, and grandson, James Kehs, is a career in law in New Jersey, executive officer of six compa- then at Sterling Drug Co. (Pep- member of the Class of 2008. including as the first public nies and served on 17 private sin) for 25 years as the plant Edwin F. McMichael ’48, defender for Somerset County and public boards of directors. manager until his retirement. Rahway, N.J., Nov. 7, 2019. Mr. and the Norris McLaughlin He retired as CEO of an immu- His brothers, Richard Walters McMichael was a veteran of firm. He received the Lifetime notechnology company in NYC. ’44, Robert Walters ’51 and Da- the U.S. Army Air Corps during Achievement Award in 2005 Edward W. Schwab ’53, vid Walters ’55, are all members World War II. He was employed from the Somerset County Bar Naples, Fla., May 28, 2020. Mr. of the Lehigh family. by JP Morgan/Chase for more Association. Schwab was a Pi Lambda Phi Carl Henzelman Jr. ’45, than 40 years before retiring as Mark Parseghian Jr. ’49, brother and a veteran of the Bethlehem, Pa., June 25, 2020. vice president. His son, Charles Nazareth, Pa., July 9, 2020. Mr. U.S. Navy during the Korean A Theta Delta Chi brother, Mr. McMichael, is a member of the Parseghian was a veteran of the War. After making a career in Henzelman was also a veteran Class of 1975. U.S. Army. He was also a Delta the family decorating business, of the U.S. Army during World G. Ralph Rosenberger ’48, Upsilon brother and later the he and his wife established War II. He worked for Bethle- Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 21, 2020. Mr. alumni advisor to that fraterni- Autumn Hill Vineyards. hem Steel in Lackawanna, N.Y., Rosenberger was an Alpha Tao ty. As an alumnus, he was also Henry C. Shankweiler for 30 years. He was a dedicated Omega brother. He worked for president of the Home Club, ’53, Schnecksville, Pa., June 9, volunteer for Lehigh, at the AT&T as a network manager for president of his class, member 2020. Mr. Shankweiler was a visitors desk and in the regional more than 40 years. of the Asa Packer Society and veteran of the U.S. Army during club, as well as for his class and Joseph J. Barrett ’49, the Lehigh-Lafayette 50 Game the Korean War era. He worked fraternity. For all of his efforts Wyomissing, Pa., Aug. 12, 2020. Club. For his immense dedica- for Bethlehem Steel Corp. as an on behalf of the university, Mr. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air tion to the university, he was information services supervisor Henzelman was awarded the Corps in the Pacific Theater awarded the Alumni Award in for 34 years. In his retirement, Alumni Award in 2000. He was during World War II, Mr. Bar- 1964 and the George F.A. Stutz he drove a school bus for the also a member of the Tower rett worked for Carpenter Steel ’22 Award in 2005. Profession- Parkland School District for Society. His father, Carl Henzel- Company. ally, he owned and operated C.B. 20 years.

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REMEMBERING Former Head Wrestling Coach Greg Strobel

in 2002 and Troy Letters in 2004. Strobel earned four EIWA Coach of the Year honors (2000, 2002, 2003, 2006) and was named the Nation- al Wrestling Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 2004. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012. “Greg lived an amazing life and accomplished so much,” Santoro said. “He made such a positive impact on the sport of wrestling and an even greater impact on his wrestlers. He loved to teach, whether it was wres- tling, fishing or woodworking, and was good at it. He always taught great habits to and shared wisdom with his teams… things they will remember and use the rest of their lives. His

LEHIGH ATHLETICS energy and positive attitude were unrivaled by anyone I know.” After retiring from coaching in 2008, Strobel transitioned into an A Wrestling Legend administrative leadership position Greg Strobel served as Lehigh's head wrestling as assistant athletic director. He led Lehigh Athletics' camps and clinics coach from 1995 through 2008 efforts until he retired following the 2018-19 academic year. “Greg had attacked his retirement from full-time work with the same Lehigh Athletics has lost a legend. In October, the family of former head wres- characteristics, and he was truly tling coach and administrator Greg Strobel shared the news that he had passed away. excited about spending his time in A member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Strobel served as Lehigh’s head the ways he would most enjoy–with coach from 1995 through 2008, which included five straight EIWA Championships grandchildren, around the sport of from 2002 through 2006. Strobel was 68. wrestling that he loved, and in a boat, “The news of Greg’s passing is shocking and difficult to process, mostly because fishing,” Sterrett said. “All of us at Greg was so full of life and optimism and energy, perhaps more so than anyone I have Lehigh extend our thoughts, prayers, ever known,” said Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics Joe Sterrett ’76. “His resil- love and appreciation to his daughters ience and strength through a successful battle with cancer a few years ago, and then and their families for sharing with the loss of his wife Donna less than a us their father year ago, were profound examples to and grandfather. everyone who knew him of the power “HE MADE SUCH A POSITIVE IMPACT ON His legacy as an of faith and a positive attitude.” extraordinarily Current Lehigh Head Wrestling THE SPORT OF WRESTLING AND AN EVEN distinguished Coach Pat Santoro served as an assis- GREATER IMPACT ON HIS WRESTLERS.” coach, educator tant under Strobel for eight seasons, and mentor is and, after a stint as Maryland head —CURRENT LEHIGH HEAD WRESTLING COACH PAT SANTORO secure in the coach, was named his successor fol- hearts of so many lowing Strobel’s retirement in 2008. associated with “He was a man so full of life and has been a part of mine for many years,” Santoro Lehigh, many of whom are today sadly said. “He was a great mentor, coach and friend.” mourning the unexpected passing of Prior to joining Lehigh, Strobel was a head wrestling coach at Roseburg High a friend.” School in Oregon and an assistant coach at Oregon State. He was also the head coach Lehigh Athletics will host a of the 2000 U.S. Olympic freestyle team. As a wrestler himself, he won two NCAA ti- memorial event to honor Greg’s tles and was a three-time All-American at Oregon State, finishing his collegiate career life and service at Lehigh. Further with a 124-5-1 record. details will be communicated on As Lehigh head coach, Strobel posted a 189-83-1 dual record, winning six total Lehighsports.com and/or the Lehigh EIWA titles. Under his watch, Strobel’s wrestlers captured 28 individual EIWA cham- Athletics/Lehigh Wrestling social pionships and 30 All-America honors. He coached two NCAA champions: Rob Rohn media channels.—Justin Lafleur

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Edward M. Berdick ’54, For his immense dedication 2020. Mr. Sullivan was a brother Phelps was a member of Tau Suffolk, Va., June 25, 2020. Mr. to Lehigh, he won the Alumni of Phi Gamma Delta and played Beta Pi and Omicron Delta Kap- Berdick was a brother of Phi Award in 1991. varsity tennis. He served in the pa honor societies, as well as a Sigma Kappa and a member Robert Van Ostenbridge U.S. Navy before becoming a Gryphon and a veteran of the of the Mustard and Cheese ’57, Mahwah, N.J., Aug. 9, 2020. stockbroker. He was a partner U.S. Army. He made his career Society. He was also a veteran of Mr. Van Ostenbridge was a Pi of McDonald and Company. His with GE, working with railroads the U.S. Navy during the Korean Kappa Alpha brother and mem- daughter, Megan Sullivan ’91, is and rapid transit systems. War. He made his career with ber of the Glee Club. He was a member of the Lehigh family. William C. Berg III ’64, General Electric. also a veteran of the U.S. Army William R. Wentz ’58, Lombard, Ill., May 5, 2020. Mr. James R. Galbraith ’54, and worked for the Home Office Warminster, Pa., Aug. 17, 2020. Berg was a Chi Psi brother and King of Prussia, Pa., May 26, of Prudential Insurance. A member of the Mustard and member of the wrestling team. 2020. Mr. Galbraith was a U.S. Donald L. Schwartz ’57, Cheese Society, Mr. Wentz was He made his entire career in the Army veteran of World War II, Greenville, S.C., June 25, 2020. an engineer for the Naval Air steel industry. assigned to Armed Forces Ra- Mr. Schwartz was a Delta Upsi- Development Center for 34 Alan H. Dugan ’65, Dover, dio. He spent his career working lon brother. He worked for 3M years. N.H., July 11, 2020. Mr. Dugan as a microwave electronics and ILC and as a self-employed Walter R. Allen Jr. ’59, was a brother of Delta Tau engineer, contributing to the defense contractor. South Burlington, Vt., June Delta. He made his career with design of many missile, satellite Ronald J. Dominach ’58, 29, 2020. Mr. Allen contrib- TPF&C (Towers Perrin), retir- and communications systems, New Bern, N.C., June 5, 2020. A uted to the development of ing as a managing director. until his retirement from RDL. Sigma Nu brother, Mr. Domi- EPDM synthetic rubber at Esso John J. Jordan Jr. ’65 He was a member of the Tower nach was also a baseball team Research & Engineering. He M.A. ’67, Bethlehem, Pa., May Society. member. also designed foundations and 19, 2020. Mr. Jordan taught Ernest E. Brown ’55, John P. Harkrader Jr. ’58, steel structure at M.W. Kellogg high school English and honors Sacramento, Calif., July 2, 2020. Wall Township, N.J., May 31, Co. and worked for Research German in the Bethlehem Area Mr. Brown was a member of 2020. A Chi Psi brother, Mr. Cottrell in pollution control. School District. the Glee Club and Tau Beta Pi Harkrader was a member of His father, Walter Allen ’25; Russell J. Riddell ’66, honor society. He was also a vet- the skiing, swimming and track brother, Richard Allen ’51; and Havre de Grace, Md., July 31, eran of the U.S. Army. He made teams. He operated Marine son, Walter Allen III ’91, are all 2020. A Delta Upsilon brother, his career in the aerospace Safety Equipment Corpora- members of the Lehigh family. Mr. Riddell worked for Chevron industry. tion, where he manufactured Allan J. Werft ’59, Sara- Corp. as a chemical engineer James F. O’Connell ’55, lifeboats, davits and winches. sota, Fla., July 28, 2020. An and executive. He was also a Amarillo, Texas, June 27, 2020. He organized and served as the Alpha Tau Omega brother and member of the Asa Packer and Mr. O’Connell was a member first president of the United member of the lacrosse team, Tower societies. of the baseball, basketball and States Marine Safety Associa- Mr. Werft retired as the owner William J. Martucci ’67, football teams, as well as a Delta tion. A lifelong runner, he still and CEO of A.F. Brock. Brodheadsville, Pa., June 19, Tau Delta brother. He served in holds the 100-yard dash record 2020. Dr. Martucci was a Theta the U.S. Army after graduation. at Lawrenceville School. His 1960s Chi brother. He practiced fami- His career centered on explora- daughters, Linda (Harkrader) Otis H. Johnson Jr. ’60 ’61, ly medicine for nearly 40 years. tion geology for the oil and gas Powers ’88 and Angela Warner Wilmington, N.C., June 29, His son, Nicholas Martucci, is a industry. ’93, are members of the Lehigh 2020. A Chi Phi brother and member of the Class of 1999. Robert F. Lehman ’56, family. He was also a member of veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, George C. Textor Jr. ’67, Bethlehem, Pa., July 11, 2020. the Asa Packer Society. Mr. Johnson worked for several Seattle, Wash., May 10, 2020. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Thomas A. Kelly Jr. ’58, Fortune 100 companies before A Phi Delta Theta brother, Mr. Lehman was an electrical engi- Allentown, Pa., June 21, 2020. founding Darby Digital Commu- Textor worked in banking and neer for PPL Utilities. Mr. Kelly was a lifelong news- nications to assist printers and formed a private equity firm John J. Luzenski ’56, paperman. He was a member publishers in making the tran- called Capstan Partners. He Pasadena, Fla., May 13, 2020. A of The Brown and White staff, sition to the new field of digital also volunteered as a mem- U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Luzenski covered three Olympics, served and electronic publishing. ber of the Lehigh Leadership worked for PP&L for 35 years. as the editor of The Palm Beach Thomas M. Flatley ’61, Council. His brother, Donald Robert C. McGrory ’56, Post and taught as editor-in-res- Garden City, N.Y., May 26, 2020. Textor ’68, and son, Andrew Lafayette Hill, Pa., July 16, idence at several universities. Mr. Flatley was an Alpha Chi Textor ’06, are members of the 2020. A Kappa Alpha brother, Paul K. Stille ’58, West Rho brother and lacrosse team Lehigh family. Lt. Col. McGrory served in the Caldwell, N.J., July 20, 2020. member. He was a celebrat- U.S. Air Force and Air Force Mr. Stille taught industrial arts ed high school football and 1970s reserves. He then flew for Pan in various schools for 30 years lacrosse coach for over 50 years. Darryl M. Harper ’72, McK- Am Airlines for 25 years. As an and subsequently founded the He was also a member of the eesport, Pa., Aug. 18, 2020. Mr. alumnus volunteer, he served family business, Stille & Sons. Asa Packer Society. Harper worked as a facilities on the LUAA Board of Directors Edward D. Sullivan ’58, David R. Phelps ’62, technician at Carnegie Mellon and volunteered with his class. Bainbridge Falls, Ohio, June 29, Moneta, Va., June 30, 2020. Mr. University.

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REMEMBERING Professor Emeritus Ben T. Yen

William C. McJames Jr. ’72, Hillsborough, N.J., July 2, 2020. Mr. McJames made his A Prolific Research Career career at Johnson & Johnson Ben T. Yen is fondly remembered for the popular bridge tours and Tyrx Pharma, among other he led throughout the Lehigh Valley companies, and led the design and development of industrial, medical and surgical devices. Upon retirement, he held 29 U.S. patents. Ben T. Yen, who led a prolific re- Walter Wilczynski ’74, search career focused on structure and Atlanta, Ga., June 9, 2019. A bridge evaluation and repair, passed Delta Upsilon brother, Dr. Wil- away Sept. 15, 2020. He was 88. czynski taught psychology and Born in China, Yen earned his B.S. neuroscience at the University from National Taiwan University in of Texas-Austin and he was 1953 and completed his M.S. and Ph.D. the inaugural director of the degrees at Lehigh in 1958 and 1963. He Neuroscience Institute at Geor- continued as a professor with Lehigh’s gia State University. He was a department of civil and environmental Fulbright scholar, was much engineering and as a research faculty published and wrote several member of the Engineering Research books. He was also a member of Center for Advanced Technology for the Asa Packer Society. Large Structural Systems (ATLSS), James M. Chiadis ’76, retiring in 2001. Bethlehem, Pa., May 16, 2020. Over the course of his career, he Dr. Chiadis served in the U.S. lectured internationally, was widely Army as the chairman of the published, and he mentored dozens department of pathology at the of graduate engineering students. U.S. Army Hospital in Ft. Car- Many important bridges that are used son, Colo., where he received every day bear his mark. He is fondly the Meritorious Service Medal remembered by many for the popular from the U.S. Army Health tours of bridges he led throughout Services Command. He was Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. also president and co-owner “Ben was devoted to all students, both undergraduates and graduate students, he of Valley Pathology Associates came in contact with,” said John W. Fisher, Lehigh professor emeritus in civil and and the laboratory medical environmental engineering. “This was common for all of his years at Lehigh and Fritz director at the St. Luke’s Sacred Lab since 1960. He liked to take them on bridges, especially if we were working on the Heart campus. His son, Michael structures in the 1970s through the 1990s.” Chiadis, is a member of the Gregory J. Kulinski worked alongside Yen for close to 15 years to plan bridge tours. Class of 2014. On their last bridge tour together, Kuklinski said, Yen told him it was his turn to talk David W. Hartzell ’77, Fort about the last bridge. Myers, Fla. May 16, 2020. Mr. “Looking back,” Kuklinski said, “it was his way of passing the torch, which I have Hartzell was a Zeta Psi brother. been humbled to do ever since to keep his tradition going for the Lehigh students and to He worked as a professional en- follow in the footsteps of my mentor.” gineer for more than 38 years. Yen endowed the Yen Family Fellowship, which has supported numerous graduate Elliot L. Liebman ’77, students pursuing advanced research. The fellowship specifically enables civil engineer- North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dec. 5, ing graduate students to continue their research. 2019. Mr. Liebman was a Sigma “All of us who knew Ben were fortunate to experience his infectious smile, his invit- Alpha Mu brother and worked ing and ever-helpful personality, his true intellect, and his love for his family and his stu- for Rhode & Schwarz America. dents,” said Shamim Pakzad, associate professor and interim CEE department chair in a His son, Jeffrey Liebman, is a message to faculty and staff. “His distinguished career at Lehigh, his generosity toward member of the Class of 2016. this institution, and his pride in our Structural Engineering research and education will Robert S. Klimowicz ’79, be remembered by his colleagues and students.” Allenhurst, N.J., July 23, 2020. In 2015, Yen was presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Lehigh Valley Mr. Klimowicz was a Tau Epsi- Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). lon Phi brother. Yen is survived by his wife, Dr. Connie Yen; sons, Thomas G. and his wife, Beth, of Mitchell A. Shriber ’79, Wescosville, Dr. David M. and his wife, Lisa, of Lower Saucon; sister, Ben Yee Yen of Clearwater, Fla., May 31, 2020. Maryland; five grandchildren, Emily, Jack, Grant, Ryan, and Lindsey, and three nieces. Mr. Shriber was a certified He was predeceased by a sister, Ben Chow (Yen) Chen, and brother, Ben Chie Yen.

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REMEMBERING Professor Emeritus Arturs Kalnins financial planner for Nation- and served the school district as a al Securities Corporation. He guidance counselor for the last 17 volunteered as an alumnus with years of her career. Her brother, An Expert in the his class and as a Lehigh-Lafay- Ray Dimmick, was a member of ette telecast host. His brother, the Class of 1947. Fatigue of Metals Kenneth Shriber, is a member of John R. Reitz M.A. ’53, West the Class of 1982. Lawn, Pa., June 5, 2020. A U.S. Arturs Kalnins served on Lehigh’s faculty Navy veteran, Dr. Reitz was a for more than 39 years 1980s retired teacher, coach and school Karen Turoski-Toohey ’82, Al- administrator at several high die, Va., June 20, 2020. A member schools and finally at Alvernia of the Marching 97 as a student, University. Arturs Kalnins, professor emeritus of mechanical Ms. Turoski-Toohey worked as a LeRoy Swoyer Jr. M.A. ’56, engineering and mechanics and an internationally rec- teacher, assistant principal and Venice, Fla., Aug. 3, 2020. Dr. ognized expert in the fatigue of metals—particularly the principal in the Catholic Diocese Swoyer had a long career as an behavior of metal plates and shells—passed away Aug. of Arlington. Her sister, Kathryn educator and retired as a superin- 13, 2020, at his home in Bethlehem, Pa. He was 89. (Turoski) Bogdan, is a member of tendent of schools in N.J. Born in Riga, Latvia, Kalnins emigrated to the Unit- the Class of 1986. Antonio S. Villanueva M.S. ed States in 1951. He was a professor at Lehigh for more Nancy J. Yaeger ’82, Howell, ’56, Jackson, Mich., Aug. 12, than 39 years, until his retirement in 2004. Previously, N.J., May 28, 2020. Dr. Yaeger was 2020. Dr. Villanueva worked for he was on the faculty of the Yale School of Engineering, a clinical psychologist. Bethlehem Steel, Gilbert/Com- from 1960 to 1964. Nadine Caputo ’82 MBA monwealth and Chrysler Corpo- Kalnins developed computer programs to analyze ’12, Chestnut Hill, Pa., April 10, ration. He also taught as a math shells of revolution that include metal plasticity, free 2020. Ms. Caputo was a member professor at the State University vibration, buckling and of the Marching 97 and became of New York. creep. He served as a their first female band manager Nikolaus J. Kozauer M.A. consultant to companies in 1981. An active alumna, she vol- ’57, Silver Spring, Md., May 14, in the United States and unteered with her class, served on 2020. Dr. Kozauer was a found- abroad. He also was ac- the Lehigh Leadership Council, ing faculty member of Ocean tive on the international cosponsored a scholarship for County College. He was the first lecture circuit, giving deserving students and supported faculty member to be promoted presentations in Mexico, the College of Education’s Caring to the rank of full professor in Austria and Brazil. He for Cambodia program. the community college system in was a member of a review Alison B. Church ’85, the state. Upon his retirement, group that independent- Shaftsbury, Vt., May 15, 2020. he was recognized as the college’s ly evaluated the repair Ms. Church designed bridges for first professor emeritus. and return to service of the State of Vermont. She held Angelo Costanzo M.A. ’58, the steam generators at several patents. Chambersburg, Pa., May 27, 2020. the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear power plant. Dr. Costanzo was an English pro- A member and fellow of the American Society of 2000s fessor at Shippensburg Univer- Mechanical Engineers, Kalnins received the society’s Michael P. Shindle ’04, Brig- sity for 30 years. He published Pressure Vessels and Piping (PVP) Medal, a top honor, antine, N.J., May 27, 2020. Mr. countless articles and several at its 2008 PVP Conference. He was recognized for Shindle was a member of the books throughout his lifetime. “significant contributions to the field of pressure vessel soccer team. For more than 20 His focus was African-American and piping technology, particularly for advancing the years, had a very successful culi- literature. state of the art in the development of new design curves nary career in New Orleans, New Barrett D. Transue M.A. ’61, for torispherical heads and primary stress limits on York, Chicago, Salt Lake City and Mount Bethel, Pa., July 20, 2020. the basis of plasticity, and for other significant break- Philadelphia. Mr. Transue served in the U.S. throughs in the field.” Army during the Korean War. He Kalnins earned B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in en- taught gifted science classes in gineering mechanics from the University of Michigan. GRADUATE the Allentown School District for He wrote or co-wrote more than 120 research papers 33 years. and a book. Marcella Dimmick M.A. ’50 William C. Collins M.Ed. He was married to Dzintra (Skerbele) Kalnins. They Cert. ’60, Bethlehem, Pa., March ’65, Allentown, Pa., July 21, would have celebrated 64 years of marriage in Sep- 12, 2020. Ms. Dimmick was 2020. Mr. Collins spent his ca- tember 2020. He is also survived by his son, Arturs T. employed at the Saucon Valley reer in education as a counselor Kalnins, and wife, Michele Williams of Iowa City, Iowa; School District for 42 years, re- in the Parkland School District. granddaughters, Sarah and Anna Kalnins; and a nephew tiring in 1977. She taught English, He was the head swimming coach and nieces in Latvia. French and history for 25 years for 16 years.

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James J. Fadule Jr. M.A. Macdonald Secondary School. School District before becoming Jeremy L. Banks M.S. ’65 M.Ed. ’66 Ed.D. ’69, Mar- He was awarded an honorary principal of Exeter Township ’12, Albuquerque, N.M., July gate, N.J., Aug. 10, 2020. Dr. Fad- life membership in the Royal High School. After retirement, 24, 2020. Mr. Banks was a staff ule retired as superintendent Philatelic Society of Canada. he then served as an adjunct sergeant in the United States from the Nutley School District Raymond W. Ely Jr. M.Ed. professor at Alvernia Univer- Air Force. He made his career after serving for 18 years. Previ- ’70, Quakertown, Pa., May 20, sity. at PNM, Sandia National ously, he had worked as super- 2020. Mr. Ely was a veteran Roger F. Fosbenner M.S. Laboratories and Presbyterian intendent in the Wyomissing of the U.S. Marine Corps. He ’77, Zionsville, Pa., Aug. 3, 2020. Healthcare Services. Area School District. His career worked as an educator in the Mr. Fosbenner was an IT devel- also included positions as Quakertown Community oper at Western Electric, then teacher, principal and assistant School District serving as a Lucent and IBM. He was also a superintendent and with the Pa. biology teacher and assistant horse trainer and barrel racer. Department of Education. football coach. He went on to Robert L. Varano Cert. Michael J. McAloose serve as athletic director and ’77, Mount Carmel, Pa., June M.Ed. ’65, Allentown, Pa., assistant principal at Quak- 2, 2020. Mr. Varano taught May 18, 2020. A veteran of the ertown High School and then chemistry and physics in the U.S. Army during the Kore- the initial principal of Milford Ashland and Shamokin school an War, Mr. McAloose was a Junior High School until his districts. He served as guid- guidance counselor for William retirement. ance counselor, federal project Allen High School for more M. Joanne Feigl M.Ed. ’70, director, head basketball coach than 40 years. Bethlehem, Pa., July 19, 2020. and high school principal in Althea M. (Hess) Ellis Mrs. Feigl was a reading spe- the Mount Carmel Area School M.Ed. 66, Northampton, cialist in the Bethlehem Area District and as high school Pa., Aug. 1, 2020. Mrs. Ellis School District for 30 years. Her principal and superintendent taught elementary school in daughter, Ann Johnston, is a of schools at Southern Area the Northampton Area School member of the Class of 1987. School District. District. Blanche (Beemer) Phythy- Patricia L. (Belcher) Genero C. Laporte M.Ed. on M.Ed. ’73, Doylestown, Pa., Peeke M.Ed. ’91, Fort Mill, ’66, Doylestown, Pa., July 22, Aug. 2, 2020. Mrs. Phythyon S.C., May 26, 2020. Dr. Peeke 2020. worked as a high school English was a clinical psychologist in Edith H. (Godshall) Mess- teacher with Pennsbury High school settings. Her husband, erschmidt M.Ed. ’66, Barnes- School for 34 years. After retir- Lachlan Peeke, earned his ville, Pa., Aug. 9, 2020. Mrs. ing, she worked part time as a graduate degree from Lehigh Messerschmidt spent decades receptionist with the Fonthill in 1990. as a reading specialist in the Ha- Museum. James A. Rodda Cert. ’91, zleton Area School District. She Annette L. Benert M.A. Prompton, Pa., May 22, 2020. was also part owner of White ’69 Ph.D. ’75, Bethlehem, Pa., Mr. Rodda spent 33 years in the Birch Golf Course. June 3, 2020. Dr. Benert was a Wayne Highlands School Dis- Richard McPhillips Cert. professor of English, mostly at trict, where he taught middle ’67, Bensalem, Pa., Aug. 15, DeSales University. Her schol- and high school social studies 2020. Mr. McPhillips was a vet- arly work focused mainly on the before becoming a middle and eran of the U.S. Army during the writings of Henry James and secondary school administrator. Korean War. He was awarded Edith Wharton. He was also the football, wres- the Combat Infantry Badge and James R. Feather Ed.D. tling, track and cross country various other medals with three ’76, Bushkill Township, Pa., coach. As a football coach, he Bronze Stars. He was a teacher Dec. 20, 2019. Lieutenant was part of three conference and principal for Neshaminy Commander Feather served in championships. School District for 35 years. the U.S. Naval Air Reserves for David A. Veshosky Ph.D. Mary P. Beebe M.A. ’69, 31 years. He was a teacher and ’82, Easton, Pa., July 5, 2020. Bethlehem, Pa., June 8, 2020. administrator in several school Dr. Veshosky was a member of Mrs. Beebe was an English districts. the Lafayette College faculty teacher at Moravian Academy Cory (Tebelman) Czipoth since 1991 as a professor in civil and Northampton Community M.Ed. ’78, Bethlehem, Pa., and environmental engineering College. June 28, 2020. Mrs. Czipoth and engineering studies. His Charles T. Mickle M.A. worked for Bethlehem Steel and wife, Kathleen Clayton ’94G, ’69, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, retired from Ultimate Software. and children—Ryan Haselton July 6, 2020. Mr. Mickle taught Jeffrey A. Keller Cert. ’76, ’07, Todd Haselton ’07 and Lau- politics at Westdale Secondary Reading, Pa., July 25, 2020. Mr. ren Haselton ’09—are members School and later at Sir John A. Keller taught in the Reading of the Lehigh family.

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