Class Notes Class1936-1939 Notes

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Visit Your Alumni Class Website Master Mason. Adam’s wife, Priscilla A few days before Reunion Weekend Pat Wood Martin, a daughter, a son, of June 10-12, I had a call from Elbert The Class Notes that appear here are a four grandchildren, and 11 great- Huselton noting he received an invitation condensed version of the news and grandchildren survive him. We offer from the Marquis Society to attend a updates posted on the new websites condolences to them all. June 11 reception at Oechsle Hall. created for each individual class. For Charles B. Paxson died March 26. As I, too, had received that invitation, all of the class news, photographs, According to research done by our late it persuaded my driver wife, Janet, and baby announcements, wedding Phil Leslie, Paxson was with us only me to meet El and his wife, Mary, on announcements and photographs, our freshman and sophomore years. campus. reunion planning, and more, go to No obituary was available. We extend I also had received an invitation from http://community.lafayette.edu. sympathies to his survivors. Dr. Frank Downing ’51 to attend a Click on “classes,” and then select Mayo Lanning was 95 in May. In 1951 cocktail party at Pfenning Hall. your class year. July, I called him. Though he is beset I have known Frank since September Please continue to send your with heart, knee, and mobility problems 1950, when he was assigned to do his updates to your class correspondent (he uses a walker), he sounded upbeat. student teaching with my classes at as usual. Barnes & Noble gift cards keep him Easton High School. supplied with books. He uses his My wife and I fi rst attended the ’51 computer regularly. His eldest daughter reception for an hour, and then we lives nearby and is his girl Friday. Keep it joined the Huseltons at Oechsle Hall 1940 Ê up, Mayo. You’re an inspiration to the (known in our time as Alumni Memorial Herbert Rednor rest of us. Gymnasium). Later, we sat on benches 1912 S. Crescent Blvd. Yardley, PA 19067-3118 (215) 493-5575 Evans ’32, Second-Oldest Alumnus, 1941 Ê Passes Away at 100 Anthony F. Noto John Joseph Evans ’32 died July 16, just fi ve days after the death of 3414 Drighton Court his wife, Kathleen, and eight days after his 100th birthday. The Evanses Bethlehem, PA 18020-1334 had been married for 77 years. (610) 758-8055 The oldest alumnus, Howard C. Lindemann ’32, who resides in Hackettstown, N.J., celebrated his 100th birthday in June. The memoriam list of the spring A lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas, Evans attended Lafayette on a scholarship 2011 Lafayette Magazine included and earned his bachelor’s in economics and business. He participated in the name of Lee P. Trexler, who intramural tennis and boxing, and was Kappa Sigma fraternity’s welterweight died Nov. 13, 2010. While our boxing champion. In the 1932 centennial edition of The Melange, classmates Melange has no individual photo described Evans as embodying a “steadfastness of character admired by all.” of him, he is included in the Kappa Evans held the rank of corporal in the Marine Corps during World War II, Delta Rho group photo. We offer serving in Guam and China. In 1975, he retired after a distinguished actuarial condolences to his survivors. career at Southwestern Life Insurance Co. Career-related titles and honors Adam W. Martin, 94, died May 24 included certifi cation in American Academy of Actuaries and fellow in Life in Sarasota, Fla. Adam was a fellow Offi ce Management Association. Passions included family, tennis, golf, bridge, commuter, he from Phillipsburg and dancing, and travel. In addition, Evans supported and served the YMCA, I from Easton. Both of us were public Kiwanis Club International of Oak Cliff (as president), Actuaries Club of the school employees, he as a teacher and Southwest (as president), and contributed to a book, On the Trail of Texas high school principal in Cranberry, Actuaries. N.J., and I as a teacher at Easton High In addition to his wife, Evans was preceded in death by sister Patsy E. Neeley School. Adam was a member of a and brothers Stewart, Wilbur, and Bob Evans. Two daughters and two sisters Cape May Masonic lodge for 60 years survive him. and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite

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78 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 1941–1945 at Alumni Memorial Plaza and enjoyed grandchildren,Class and aNotes twin sister, Barbara Walter also stays with the a time of chatting. Ross, survive him. political scene and the College In retrospect, I am pleased that we expansion. spent a few hours on campus for Longtime friends Ken Kiemmer Reunion. Oh yes, our 1941 “French 1943 Ê and Bob Buggein send greetings to Plaque” is still attached to the west wall Incoming Correspondent: Open the Class of ’45. of Oechsle Hall. ——— One student in the Class of ’45 left a 1944 & 1945 Ê defi nitive mark on the College, the 1942 Ê The Rev. Robert G. Sandercock family business he Robert W.B. Johnston 1961 Hayes Short Lane guided until he 2000 Holly Hall St. #911 Colfax, NC 27235 retired in 2009, Houston, TX 77054 [email protected] and the industry he (713) 644-4212 served. Harold B. [email protected] One of my guiding stars from the Sachs, longtime Lafayette days was Harold Bellis ’40, executive of President: Otto Alden who passed away June 20, 2010. We Gemini Shippers never knew each other well, but I was Association, died at Class President Otto Alden obtained always aware of his career. I was grateful his home July 10 at the info for the Class of 1942 for what he did for the college, fraternity, the age of 86. Scholarship, which has a 2011 book region, education, and athletics. Lafayette has benefi ted from Sachs’ value of $464,069 and a market value Robert Williams ’44 labeled 2010 a generosity. The Sachs Study Room in of $627,734. Nathan Dixon ’12 and “bummer year.” Jeanne, his wife of 66 Skillman Library was the gift of Harold Brandon Ellis ’12 received funds years, died in September 2010, and Bob and Mrs. Max Sachs in memory of Max totaling $37,272. Nathan is majoring in fell on the ice, breaking both his right Sachs. In addition, he established the government and law, while Brandon is arm and hip. Both his arm and hip are Harold ’45, Doris, Max, and Ida Sachs majoring in economics. Both are working well now. The weather patterns Book Fund for Skillman. It is one of the members of the varsity football team. made life very diffi cult in Kentucky last College’s largest book funds. Otto and his wife planned to spend the year. He is hopeful for the year 2012 Executive director of Gemini Shippers summer at their home in Newfoundland. and plans to attend the class reunion. Association from 1985 to 2009, Harold Otto also attended the 2011 reunion. He would enjoy hearing the plans of was a legend in the handbag and leather One of the most active alumni in our Glenn Landis ’44, Barry Keen ’44, goods industry. Born Dec. 1, 1924, he class, E. Scudder Mackey, died April 20 and Harold Boddorff ’44. was a longtime New Yorker, educated at 91 in Exeter, N.H. Scudder was a A name out of the Class of ’44 made at Manhattan’s McBurney School. His chemist and after graduation worked at me remember “frosh baseball,” Tom family lived in Phillipsburg at one point, Hercules in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He later Bilyea. Carl Thompson Bilyea Jr. of and the proximity to Lafayette infl uenced moved to Binghamton, N.Y., where he Linwood, N.J., died April 23. He lived Harold’s decision to attend there rather worked for GAF until his retirement. in Margate, N.J., until moving to than Columbia. He received a bachelor’s During his career, he received 37 patents Linwood and was employed as a in chemistry and later attended Temple in the U.S. and one in the U.K. Scudder stockbroker. A commissioned offi cer University, attaining his doctor of dental was an avid hunter and a duck decoy in the Naval Reserve, he was buried in surgery degree. When his father fell ill, collector and maker. He was the class Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery. Harold chose not to practice dentistry, historian and collected many items over Glenn Landis reports a busy season instead joining the family business in the years. He was an active worker for of recuperation and restoration. After a 1948 and eventually assuming positions the Red Cross. Scudder’s wife of 62 brief period in the hospital, he endured as president and owner. years, Lois Draper Mackey, three sons, rehabilitation and chemotherapy sessions, In addition to his role as president a daughter, three grandchildren, and which left him “apprehensive but of National Fashion Accessories two great-grandchildren survive him. positive.” He has been busy with music, Association, Harold worked as An online guest book is available at marketing, politics, Lafayette rallies, The executive director of Fashion Accessories www.RemickGendron.com. Graduates, high school reunion, and a Shippers Association, chaired the Labor Thomas S. Gary died April 10 in visit to Lorraine (Basil ’44) McCabe Negotiations Committee for years, Wellesley, Mass. At Lafayette, he was a in a Lehigh Valley retirement home. served as an arbitrator in the American member of Zeta Psi, with the nickname Walt Goetz ’44 joins me in trying to Arbitration Association, and was a “Shotgun.” After graduating, Tom keep the rusty wheels oiled and active dedicated member of Rotary Club. served as a lieutenant in the Navy even after a hip replacement, cataract Harold’s wife of 40 years, Doris; during World War II. In 1947, he removal, a “toe problem,” and “cranky children Gene, Harold Jr., Amy Lee, began a 35-year career with New knees.” He and Lois enjoy the activities and Nancy Barelie; stepchildren Nancy England Telephone. He was an avid and family reunions engineered by their Jacob ’74 and Stephen Blum; and nine golfer through his retirement years. daughters. His memory serves him well, grandchildren survive him. Funeral Tom’s wife of 68 years, Marjorie, two because he recalls visiting Frank Hiller services were held July 13 at Riverside daughters, 10 grandchildren, nine great- ’43 at Yankee Stadium with a brother. Chapel in .

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He wasClass a brother of DeltaNotes Tau Delta Bill Van Buskirk laments that none 1946 & 1947 Ê (see page 62 of the 1948 Melange). of his close college friends are still alive. Van T. Boughton Jr. Alvin J. Carr died July 5. He lived He reminisced about his wartime 5124 Fellowship Road in Trenton and Yardley, N.J., and Delray service, which included Pearl Harbor. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Beach, Fla. After Lafayette, he attended Bill Johnston of Fullerton, Calif., (908) 580-0765 Rutgers, University of Minnesota, and noted the recent obituary for Eugene [email protected] Harvard School of Business. A retired Miller. Gene was his fi rst roommate in certifi ed computer consultant, he was South College. He thinks that Gene Fund Manager (1947): W. Robert Magee Sr. listed in Who’s Who in Business and had won a 1947 Plymouth during his owned several businesses. Alvin served in freshman year. I am saddened to report the death of the Army in World War II. His wife, Robert Morris, originally from Ralph N. Tripp Jr. ’47, who died Patricia, a daughter, a stepson, and four Phillipsburg, lives in Doraville, Ga. Bob Feb. 22 at his home in Richmond, Va., grandchildren survive him. He was has lived in Pennsylvania, California, after a long battle with cancer. His wife, buried at Greenwood Cemetery. South Carolina, and now Georgia. Some Marina, predeceased him, but he is John “Pat” Patterson passed away of his ancestors lived in a house on the mourned by his two daughters and July 25. He was born in Rheinbeck, Phillipsburg hill across from the College. four grandchildren. N.Y., Nov. 15, 1923. He served in both John Williams Jr. of Lafayette Hill, Ralph was our last class president the Army and Navy in the post-World Pa., passed away April 29. He was a and was always active in planning our War II occupation and in the Korean retired engineering consultant and reunions. He and Perc Hill ’47 made War. He was retired manager of Heely- construction manager at Montgomery sure the hospitality room was well Brown Co. in Simpsonville, S.C. Pat’s County (Pa.) Community College. He stocked. A biology graduate, in later wife of 67 years, Mary Adie; a daughter, was also the former vice president and years he had his own business in the Rev. Penelope Urbaniak, and her general manager of weighing and controls Westfi eld, N.J., as a manufacturer’s rep husband; sons John D. and Robert and and the executive vice president of STV selling specialized industrial equipment. their wives; four grandchildren; and four Inc. John attended University of Virginia The College learned belatedly that great-grandchildren survive him. also and received a master’s in civil Paul E. Claster ’46 died Aug. 14, engineering at Lehigh University. He 2007, and Joseph J. Baumann ’47 served in the Navy during World War II. passed away March 17, 2010. 1949 Ê He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Fred Magley ’46 took some time off Incoming Correspondent: Open Sigma Chi fraternities and numerous from sailing on Lake Canandaigua, N.Y., President: Harrison W. Wright engineering societies. John’s wife, where he lives, to let us know he is Cora; daughter, Judi; and son, Scot; two planning his 16th work trip to the grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter Yucatan with a church group and hopes 1950 Ê survive him. to visit Vietnam in the spring. Irving S. Bravman Karl LaBarr died May 10 in Betty and I attended the 50-Plus 211 Colonial Homes Drive NW, Bethlehem Township, Pa. After Lafayette, Club Reunion Dinner. Saw a few old Apt. 2309 he attended Dickinson School of Law at friends and sang some of the nostalgic Atlanta, GA 30309-5201 Penn State and was an attorney in private songs we all know so well. I was pleased [email protected] practice in Easton before retiring. He also to see that the joint project between had served as solicitor for the city of Lafayette and the City of Easton to President: Donald B. Chubb Easton and served in the Navy during redevelop the area on Third Street at the Fund Manager: Donald B. Chubb World War II. He was on the board of foot of College Hill is taking shape. At Reunion Chair: James R. Madara Two Rivers Health and Wellness last the entry to the campus looks Web Page Administrator: Foundation. His wife passed away in worthy of the College. We planned a Irving S. Bravman 2008. Surviving are a son, Paul, daughters trip to New England in August to visit Lisa and Jill, and four grandchildren. friends and get our fi ll of lobster. Jim Woglom referred to a previous Robert Helman of Bethlehem, Pa., column and mentioned two obituaries passed away May 13. After a long career of classmates who had been at D-Day in with Bethlehem Steel, he retired in 1982 1948 Ê June 1944.The only other classmate he as superintendent of laboratory services Harvey H. Hunerberg knew who had been at D-Day was Norm in the research department. He began 7015 River Club Blvd. Harpster (Utah Beach D+10). Jim his career with the company in 1950 Bradenton, FL 34202 arrived at Utah Beach D+20. After a as a member of its Loop Course. In (941) 351-0303 50-year effort, the French government 1954, he transferred to the research approved a medal for Jim’s unit for its department as a research engineer in President: Harvey H. Hunerberg accomplishments July–August 1944 in the product development division. He Reunion Chair: William Lockett Jr. liberating Brittany. He received his medal was promoted to manager of laboratory in June. Jim and his wife attended our services in 1977. He worked on George Edward Miller passed away 60th reunion and saw John Wynn, Jim projects involving product and process May 8, 2010, at age 87. His home, Madara, Jack Bennett, Norm Harpster, improvements of wire, sheet, plate, pipe, while at Lafayette, was Chatham, N.J. their wives, and Jack Fitzgerald. and plastics. He co-held fi ve U.S. patents

80 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 1950–1953 and co-authored several technical College,Class retiring in 1990.Notes In high fuel for Exxon around the world. Since publications. After retirement, he worked school, Bill played football, ran track, 1968, he lived in Basking Ridge, N.J. part time as an adjunct professor at and was elected King of the Prom. He During the Korean War, he served in the Northampton Community College and played football at Lafayette and Navy on a carrier. A life member of Tau as an adjunct instructor at Lafayette. A graduated with a bachelor’s in English. Beta Pi honor society, he volunteered mechanical engineering graduate, he was He taught physics, which he learned with Deborah Hospital Foundation, elected to Tau Beta Pi honor society. He from his pilot’s training in aerodynamics, Browns Mills, N.J. was a World War II veteran in the Army’s electronics, and navigation. He earned Gerald Bordman, 79, another Sigma armored corps. His wife of 54 years, master’s degrees from Rutgers Chi, passed away May 9. He was a scholar Joan, survives him, along with daughters University and Trenton State College. and author of some 10 books, including Carol and Jane, and fi ve grandchildren. Bill’s wife of 59 years, Peggy; son, Fred; the defi nitive American Musical Theater Robert Salathe passed away June 28 daughters, Maggie, Ann, and Nancy; and others on musical comedy. in Concord, N.H., After serving in the four grandchildren; and brother survive The Rev. Dr. Jay Confair, 80, passed Navy during World War II, he graduated him. away June 21 in Peoria, Ariz. He was with a bachelor’s in mechanical married to his fi rst wife, Dorothy, for 57 engineering and later earned a master’s years. His second wife, Harriet, survives from Newark College of Engineering at 1951 Ê him. Jay graduated from McCormick Rutgers. He pursued a career with John B. Cornish Theological Seminary in Chicago. He Monsanto Research Corp., GE, and 1424-C Catasauqua Road was the retired associate pastor of Faith GTE, from which he retired. While Bethlehem, PA 18017-7473 Church in Sun City, Utah. working for GE, he designed control [email protected] William T. Powell, 83, formerly of systems and components for fuel cell Easton, passed away in Nottingham, power plants for the Gemini Space President: Joseph I. Diamond Jr. N.H., June 24. He served in the Army Program, receiving several patents in his Fund Manager: Henry Kohlenberger Jr. in Japan at the end of World War II name. His favorite hobby was model Reunion Chair: Richard H. Knox before getting his degree in chemistry. railroading. He also enjoyed designing His wife, Gail, three children, and 14 and building systems, such as a solar grandchildren survive him. He worked electrical system or kitchen cabinets. His 1952 Ê for several companies, including GE, other interests included golf, bridge, and John D. Kinard where he was involved with spacecraft Boston-area sports teams. Wife Marjorie, 209 Buttonwood Way and satellites. His interests included big daughter Leslie, son Mark, stepdaughter Glenside, PA 19038-3305 bands and sports. Debra, stepson Jonathan, and six [email protected] grandchildren survive him. Claude Rogers Jr. of Carlisle, Pa., President: Open 1953 Ê passed away July 4. After serving in the Fund Manager: Hugh H. Jones Jr. Leon H. Fox Jr. Navy during World War II, he earned an Reunion Chair: John D. Kinard 6 Firethorne Circle electrical engineering degree. Upon Web Page Administrator: Open Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-2405 graduation, he joined Sperry Rand [email protected] Corp. as a fi eld engineer. He retired ’Pard planning is under way for the after 35-plus years with the company. 60th reunion. Contact Bruiser, Peb, President: Alan FitzGibbon He was active in Boy Scouts and Jane, and Pete. Fund Manager: George E. Patton Jr. received many awards for his service. The 1952 Scholarship Fund is still Reunion Chair: H. David Moore Jr. Claude’s wife, Jean, to whom he had giving. Final thanks come from been married for 60 years, predeceased Samantha Chalmers ’11 (cum laude in Leon Fox and wife Lois attended him. Daughters Cynthia and Laura, sons biology, heading for her doctorate, and the 140th Annual Dinner of the David and Richard, six grandchildren, the granddaughter of Bruce MacKenzie Philadelphia Chapter April 14. The and a great-grandson survive him. ’51) and from Meghan Curtin ’14 (of guest speaker was Leroy D. Nunery John Cleaver died May 4 in Lafayette Hills, Pa., and great-niece of ’77, deputy superintendent and CEO South Bend, Ind. Daughters Leslie, Salvatore Boscia ’51, Thomas Sparta for the School District of Philadelphia. Lisa, and Danielle, and son John ’51, and Theodore Merlo ’53). The Foxes attended the 2010–11 Men’s survive him. Received notes from Ray Angle of Basketball Awards Banquet April 15. Richard West ’53 and Henley Sarasota, Fla., one of Charley Gelbert’s Leon also spent six days in Clarksville, Smith ’51 reported the death of superb infi elders, and Al Swan ’51, a Tenn., watching his granddaughter William Fischer July 11 in Hightstown, Presbyterian minister tending a Lutheran participate in the AAU Basketball N.J. Bill, Richard, and Henley were church in Oak Harbor, Wash. Tournament for ages 12-13. DUs at Lafayette. Bill was a retired Navy Bob Boorujy, 81, Sigma Chi, Al Rhodes and wife Betsy reported pilot with the rank of commander, husband of Jean Kuebler and father of in April that they had returned from a having served during the Korean War. Joanne Boorujy Catudal ’80, passed month in and were doing well. He was a teacher at Middletown (N.J.) away April 12. A retired mechanical Col. Stanley Vass died April 20 in Township High School and a professor engineer, Bob designed and constructed Leesburg, Va. His wife, Wilma; sons, of physics at Brookdale Community at least nine ocean tankers to help supply Gregory and Jeff; and grandsons

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Bennett and Spencer survive him. Class Notes took him and the family to a new home in George Patton celebrated his 80th 1955 Ê Salano Beach, Calif. In later years, Jay and birthday April 6 but then had a series of John W. Gilbert Jr. Bob, in spite of their close friendship, medical issues. George reports that the 12 W. Edinburgh Road were ardent competitors in major sales student recipient for the Class of 1953 Ocean City, NJ 08226-4618 campaigns, such as the Boeing 767, scholarship is chemistry major and (609) 399-3109 Hughes Apache, and Lockheed F-16. lacrosse player Meghan Curtin ’14. [email protected] Jay’s wife, Gloria, one son, three The amount awarded was $2,863. The daughters, and several grandchildren 1953 scholarship at press time had a President: Ralph O. Doederlein Sr. survive him. book value of $25,509.67 and a market Fund Managers: Thomas F. McGrail, After fi ve years with Grumman, Bob value of $47,646.86. Mark B. Weisburger moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and joined Donald Gold died in June. Reunion Chair: Ralph O. Doederlein Sr. Garrett Corporation’s AiResearch No further details were available. division, which makes gas turbines and Norman Heyman wrote that he turbine-related equipment. In the ’80s, retired from Lord, Abbott & Co., an 1956 Ê Bob was promoted to senior project investment fi rm, in 1993. However, he Donald L. Mitchell engineer for new applications, selling continued his entrepreneurial bent and 365 Carr Hill Road auxiliary power units for commercial and rescued an electromagnetic company, Gettysburg, PA 17325 military aircraft and helicopters. Bob which was eventually sold to a Swedish (717) 642-9094 admits that there were times when Jay’s conglomerate in 1998. Norman married [email protected] company, Sundstrand, took lucrative Dorothy Goodman in 1972, which made business away from his company. They him an instant father and grandfather; President: H. Kermit Green Jr. continued to cross paths and business he now has fi ve grandchildren and three Fund Manager: Open “swords” over the years, as recently as great-grandchildren. He revels in the Reunion Chair: H. Kermit Green Jr. August 2010. Bob and his wife, Beth, accomplishments of his children, one visited Jay and Gloria in California. of whom won a Pulitzer and another Roger Georgion died March 29, 2010, Steve Rader, M.D., practices in an Emmy. in Ft. Myers, Fla. His wife, Marianne, Berkeley, Calif. He and Jack Bocher, Norman and Dorothy, who have and three daughters survive him. A M.D., roomed in McKeen Hall, across traveled the world, live in Peter Cooper member of Phi Delt originally from the hall from Jay Batley, Carmine Village in New York City. They spend Berwyn, Pa., he was manager of the Gaccione, and Don Mitchell in their most weekends in Fayson Lakes in wrestling team beginning in his freshman year. After his internship, Steve northwest New Jersey, where they host sophomore year. Roger graduated with a took a residency in psychiatry and still family members. Call Norman at (212) degree in business and an Army Reserve works three days a week as a community 533-3732 or (917) 757-0547. commission. He served in the Far East, psychiatrist. He and wife Wilma are well. Dave Moore and Jeanne continue attained the rank of captain with the Jim Murphy said he had a small their retirement in Winchester, Va., Airborne Rangers and was a jumpmaster stroke but is nearly fully recovered, with and spend winter in Ft. Myers, Fla. and embarkation offi cer. When he had no apparent signs of paralysis. After They have eight children and 18 grand- duties in Japan, where Charley Myers retiring from Scott Paper, Jim took a children. Dave spoke with The Rev. Jim was stationed, the two shared a few position in the offi ce of Bishop Roy Shotwell, who now resides in Delta, double dates. Almquist of Southeastern Pennsylvania Ohio, and serves as chaplain for Bob Wells wrote a moving tribute to Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran veterans. Dave requests ideas for the Jay Fernandes, who passed away in late Church. He referred to his seven years in next reunion. spring from lung cancer. Jay was a the role as the most satisfying of his life. mechanical engineer from Tiverton, R.I. Jim, who is regularly in touch with After graduation, since both Bob and Jay Sandy Smith, says that Sandy and the 1954 Ê had a passion for the aerospace industry, late Bob Machiorlette attended Gene Harrison they sought employment with Grumman kindergarten together in Nutley, N.J., 2870 Hope Ridge Drive Aircraft, on Long Island. At that time, Jay where they and Rich Masters grew up. Easton, PA 18045-8144 did graduate work at Polytechnic Institute Jim regularly sees a popular ’Pard from (610) 923-6602 (home) of Brooklyn. A few years later, he moved the Class of ’54, Don Cornelius. While (610) 462-8099 (cell) to the Fairchild Engine Division, also on in the service, Don was a jet pilot [email protected] Long Island, and worked on the J83 serving on carriers. He now interviews turbojet. Jay graduated to Fairchild’s and recommends candidates for the President: Ronald E. Philipp Stratos division and later relocated to four military academies. Fund Manager: Robert A. Aiello Dayton, Ohio, and United Aircraft Jim and Janet had lunch with Products. He eventually became a vice Don Veitch’s widow, Joyce, and her president at Sundstrand Corp. in daughter Kim. Joyce presently lives in Rockford, Ill. When Sundstrand later Chesterbrook, Pa., but is considering a bought the small engine product line of retirement community. Jim also stays in Solar Turbines Inc., Jay was named head touch with fellow mechanical engineer of the new products operations, which Evan Hineman. Evan and wife Barbara

82 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu Class Notes 1956 live in Fairfax, Va., with son David. Jim and provide a role model for smaller from New Jersey Institute of Technology. reports that Neil “Shark” Alexander’s schools and their leagues. He and Pat have a daughter and two son Corey ’95 does stand-up comedy in Lee Kane connects with Saul sons. Son William III is a 1985 his spare time and was at Lafayette when Cooperman, who keeps him informed alumnus. Jim’s daughter, Cara Murphy Dunaway about the confl ict between Israel and the Bud and Sally Jost made the trip ’96, attended. Jim continues to keep in Palestinians. from Snyder, N.Y., near Buffalo. Bud’s touch with Dieu Khuong-Huu and One of the highlights of the 50th roomie Dr. Jake Hannemann and his Norm Hume’s widow, Dorie, who reunion was Wayne Erb and Paul wife, Jude, dropped in from Maine. resides in West Chester, Pa., near three “Tarz” Hewitt exchanging tales of their (Bud’s and Jake’s other roommates were daughters and grandchildren. years as military pilots. After graduation, Willard Snyder ’55 and the late Bill Jack Mitchell reports that he and Wayne completed military fl ight school Farmer.) wife Judith are well. They live in and Army advanced offi cer courses. Bud retired as CEO of Health Care Andover, Mass. After Lafayette, Jack was After eight years as an infantry offi cer and Social Services Organization in assigned to Fort Benning, Ga., for the and a pilot, he began a career as a western New York. He received his basic offi cers training, yet four months commercial pilot. In 1969, a fl ight he master’s in social work from Penn in later applied to fl ight school. This took piloted was hijacked, which forced a 1958. At the same time, Jake was at him to San Marcos, Texas. After later landing in Cuba. Passengers and crew Jefferson Medical College. He retired as a assignments, and his marriage during were held hostage for what was the radiation oncologist in Portland. He and a tour at Fort Devens, Maine, Jack longest hijacking on record at the time. Jude live in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Jake deployed to Korea to fl y with the Another memorable event from Wayne’s volunteers as a general practitioner one Korean Military Advisory Group. professional life was meeting the day a week in a free clinic, and Jude While serving at Fort Rucker, Alaska, he legendary Gen. Jimmy Doolittle. teaches English and American Literature. earned his captain bars. Later training on Tarz earned a graduate degree in Willard retired from Wyeth and A. H. helicopters opened the door for a two- strategic studies from the Naval War Robbins, and lives in Webster, N.Y. year assignment in Munich, Germany, College before serving more than 29 Forrest “Lou” Shaeffer, a native followed by a tour in Vietnam. When he years as a Navy aviator and in various of Hazleton, Pa., attended reunion. returned stateside and retired from the command positions. He retired with the He received a master’s from Syracuse. He military, Jack began a 30-year career rank of captain. Later, he served on the and Anne retired to New Cumberland, with Eastern Airlines and US Airways, as board of directors of VyStar Credit Pa. Another face that peeked out of my a captain. In all, he had 21,000 military Union. photo album was Jack Graham ’54, a fl ight hours, including his 28 years in Thank Kit Green for organizing choir colleague. the reserve. Jack retired with the rank Reunion Weekend, with help from Two students received Class of 1956 of colonel. He would love to hear from Gordon Wright. Kit was elected class Scholarship assistance during the 2010- Sigma Nu brothers, including John president, succeeding Dick Graham, 11 academic year. Elizabeth L. Blake Yerger, roomie Bob Donnelly, and who deserves three cheers for doing a ’12 from Downingtown, Pa., is a double Evan Hineman. great job. major in French and psychology, who Harold Hartman traveled back Also present at the reunion were Bill achieved a 4.0 average in fall 2010. to his home state of Pennsylvania, and Donna Florence. Bill practices law The highlight of her junior year was a including stops in Hazleton and Oil and has no plans to retire yet. semester in Paris. Her grandparents, City. As a native of Port Royal, north Tom Hays and Alice did a lot of Gordon and Mimi Wright, visited her of Harrisburg, he felt mixed emotions reminiscing with Tom’s Alpha Chi Rho during her semester abroad. In her on selling the family homestead there. roomy, Gordon Wright. Tom hails from application for aid for her senior year, she Misty Sayenga wrote that his wife, Emmitsburg, Md. noted that she is an offi cer in her sorority, Carlene, had knee replacement surgery Warren Mann attended with his participates in the Lafayette admissions in the Lehigh Valley. Misty logged more wife, Leslie. ambassador program, is involved in than 7,000 miles driving between Gerald Purdon and Nancy rolled in student government, and performs with Bethlehem, Pa., and their home in from Atlanta. After graduation, Gerald Lafayette Chamber Singers. Tucson. En route, he spoke at Texas did graduate work at Clark University The other 2010–11 scholarship A&M for an international symposium and retired as a senior vice president of recipient is Alexander L. Osuchowski on wire rope. After leaving Texas, he Bank of America. ’13, a civil engineering major who plays touched down in Natchitoches, La., for Mihran Mooradian won a on the baseball team. He has a solid “B” time with Fred Hunt. On his return to fellowship and also earned a master’s average, and plans to pursue a career in Bethlehem, Misty had lunch with Joe at Clark. He and his wife, Ovsanna, either engineering or architecture. Bozik ’58 and two of his children. attended reunion. Mihran’s Theta Delt Alexander is the grandson of Ed Landis. After some substantial conversation roomies, Pete Reeves (and Elizabeth), Please send updated email addresses with Bryan Satterlee over mutual John Devlin (and Suzanne), and along with your news to Don Mitchell. concern for escalating costs of Patriot Morgan Larson, also came. League football, Misty wrote to Bill Hardy and wife Pat came all the President Daniel H. Weiss discussing way from Texas. After Bill earned his a return to two-way football and a bachelor’s in civil engineering, he did a 33-player cap, which would cut costs stint in the Army. He later got a master’s

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LorettaClass and Jim SandfordNotes Bob Beane, class fund manager, 1957 Ê represented the class at the memorial notes the class’ goals can only be met if Glenn E. Grube service for Margot (Ray) Carey. Glenn all participate. A special challenge letter 77 Eagle Harbor Trail Fatzinger went to the services for was sent to 37 classmates who had given Palm Coast, FL 32164-6149 Hugh Gallagher and spoke at length once since 2000 but not in 2009 or (386) 437-9715 with Hugh’s wife, Francesca. 2010. After issuing a matching gift [email protected] Recent classmate losses: challenge, 15 classmates accepted and Hugh Gallagher—A major donor are back on the contributor list. Stats: President: Walter Oechsle to the College (Gallagher Strength 102 (65.8% of classmates) this year, Fund Manager: Robert E. Moss Training Center at Bourger Varsity versus 95 (60.9%) last year. Dollars: Reunion Chair: Glenn E. Grube Football House), Hugh worked in $211,268 this year, versus $196,312 Web Page Administrator: David E. Cary, administration for Air Products and last year. As a comparison, total College www.class1957.net, Chemicals Inc. donor percentage was 37% for 2011 [email protected] James Dye—A regular at reunions, and 34% last year. James attended two of the three class Ed Alkire had lunch with Doug Glenn Grube requests each classmate cruises. Cherry and visited Max Creswell. and widow to email or phone to provide Paul Jamieson—A churchmate and He reports that First Presbyterian in personal contact information to ensure classmate of Glenn Grube’s from Pottstown, Pa., recognized Max for everyone receives details about the Phillipsburg, Paul spent his entire career 50 years of service in the ministry. Max prereunion get-together and other at Ingersoll Rand. He lived with limited was ordained there in spring 1961 and plans for the 55th reunion. In early vision for most of his adult life. served in several churches, most recently 2012, the Class of 1957 biography book George Witzel—A retired owner in Roselle, N.J. Although now retired, will require detailed information also. of a family business in New York, Max fi lls in as an occasional interim Bob Moss, fund manager, keeps George was an avid golfer. pastor and spends long summers serving the Class of ’57 in the top 10 classes Duncan Andrews—A bookman, a church on Swans Island, Maine. Max for providing fi nancial support to the poet, and scholar, Duncan gathered is recovering from double knee College. Dave Cary has developed and important collections of varied replacement surgery. updates the website; please send items manuscripts and writings as an Bob Jones spoke to 300 Memorial of interest for the class. antiquarian bookseller. Day participants in Hollywood, Fla., Samantha George ’12 and Gabriel describing what the country was like at Rhadigan ’13 benefi tted from the Class the fi rst Memorial Day. He is a past state of 1957 Endowed Internship Fund this 1958 Ê commander of Sons of Union Veterans past summer. Edward Brunswick of the Civil War. The third mid-reunion cruise was 4931 Bonita Bay Blvd., Apt. 801 Spence Manthorpe recently saw Al a great success, with Leslie and Mike Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Caesar. Al reports that he and Martha McCooey on board for their fi rst cruise (239) 949-0801 will visit Mike Houldin with Bob Lotz ever. As a follow-up, Ellie and Kurt (239) 949-0802 (fax) at Swans Island. Al and Martha are both Klunder and Delia and Gordon Brown [email protected] doing well. Al enjoys spending time with planned to join the McCooeys on a trip the Friends of Baseball Committee. Ed to Ireland this fall. Jim Hourihan Brunswick hopes Al will visit Bonita Skip “Beat Lehigh” Ellison 8513 Sparger St. Springs this winter. commented on his days on campus and McLean, VA 22102-1715 Paul Greenhalgh is involved his recent stroke, recuperation, and (703) 821-8225 with a boxing club, Harrowgate, in retirement. [email protected] Philadelphia that has catered to low- Herb Morris, married with seven income young men and women in the children, continues as CEO/president President: Elbern H. Alkire Jr. city for the last 38 years. On Sept. 24, of Morris & Morris Associates in Fund Manager: S. Robert Beane Jr. in North Wildwood, N.J., the club Philadelphia. Reunion Chairs: C. Douglas Cherry, held its annual show: boxing against John Moser had a kidney removed. Spencer A. Manthorpe Holy Family from Belfast, Northern Stu Murray and Tony Mack are Web Page Administrator: Ireland (featured in the movie The both about to become grandfathers Elbern H. Alkire Jr., Boxer). Paul is writing a book about again, and Stu reports that Dick [email protected] Holy Family and its coach, Gerry Fitzgerald still plans to play hardball, Storey. with some of his sons as teammates. The Health and Wellness Center in On April 26, Nick and Mary Per Saverstrom greeted Glenn Rangeley, Maine, held a concert fund- Rotondo returned from their 110-day Grube as a fellow member of the raiser featuring the Doobie Brothers, cruise around the world. Leaving “Zipper Club” and is in good spirits and Ed Brunswick was one of the Christchurch, New Zealand, the day despite fi ghting cancer. 3,000 people attending. His wife, Beth, before the earthquake, they barely Bill Rude noted Carl Albero had was the spearhead for the endeavor. avoided the tsunami in Japan, were two hip replacements. Bill has been Ed planned to return to Bonita Springs, escorted by a Navy warship to escape fi nishing a script on Pontius Pilate. Fla., at the end of September. pirates off Somalia, just missed the

84 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 1958–1959 unrest in Egypt, and made port in Class Notes Ed Chalmers’ contact info: Israel the day after a bombing. 1959 Ê 95 Pelican Court, Newport Beach, Steve Fried became a great- Norbert F. Smith CA 92660-2930, (949) 929-1283, grandfather in January and celebrated 227 River’s Edge [email protected]. his 54th anniversary earlier that month. Williamsburg, VA 23185-8933 George Werner forwarded a message He and his wife, Nina, have cruised (757) 229-7377 that Jordan Engelman suffered over 500 days at sea since 1995. Steve [email protected] multiple strokes in late July and was has a commercial real-estate fi rm, with hospitalized. Jordan and Carol’s contact his son doing the majority of work, and President: Edwin H. Feather Jr., info: 3728 Wisteria Place, Easton, PA he remains on the board of directors of [email protected] 18045-3028, (610) . Fund Manager: James F. Mallay, 923-0860, [email protected]. Lem Howell enjoyed Alumni [email protected] Ed and Mayleen Feather, accompanied Summer College at Lafayette. Ron Reunion Chairs: Jordan Engelman, by Mayleen’s sister Wendy and her May and wife Judy also attended. Bruce L. Forbes husband, Bill Crouse, stopped by Gary Evans ’57 joined the group Web Page Administrator: Williamsburg, Va., in May to visit Norb as quizmaster and student. Frank V. Hermann, and Maryellen Smith. The Feathers Charles Stevens is recovering [email protected] continued on to a May 15 graduation from multiple bypass surgery. for their grandson, Jonathan, son of Bill Kurtz works with four of If you did not receive an email daughter Carol Feather Halcovage. his fi ve sons. He and Lucille have 15 from Norb Smith requesting updates, Jonathan, whose major was supply grandchildren, with some attending please send him your current email chain management, took a training Northeastern, Drexel, Catholic address. position with Parker Hannifi n at its University, and George Washington. Len Achey and his wife, Marlys, Ventura, Calif., operation. Ed planned Bill played golf with Don Freimark. planned to attend Musikfest in to have hip replacement surgery Don planned to be at Homecoming. Bethlehem, Pa., in August and visit Aug. 30. He and Mayleen celebrated Bob Harris was in Portland, with Jim and Suzie Haering. He their 54th wedding anniversary Aug. Maine, looking for property in the provided an update on his struggle with 31. They have 12 grandchildren from Kennebunkport area. Bob adds that gastrointestinal stromal cancer. Len’s ages 26 to 7. Ed’s contact info: his dog is now a champion. contact data: 5422 North Hollywood 3116 Arbour Green Court, Hatfi eld, Bill Aukamp fell in April and Drive, Spokane, WA 99212-1606, PA 19440-3487, (267) 222-8480, broke his neck. The accident resulted (509) 928-2126, [email protected]. [email protected]. in a three-week hospital stay, followed Leigh W. Bauer died at his home Bruce Forbes has a new email by weeks of outpatient physical in Gwynedd Estates, a retirement address: 367 Main St., Unit 31, therapy. He is now back to work full community near Ambler, Pa., in June Old Saybrook, CT 06475-2360, (860) time, though with metal supports in after a fall. Leigh worked at Diamond, 388-2323, [email protected]. his neck. Bill’s son, Brooks ’03, plans Polsky & Bauer, the law fi rm he joined Art Forrest contributed a tale to marry in December. Three of the as a partner after he graduated from of locating Gene DeLoatch: “My groomsmen are Thomas “Bucky” law school. Born in Philadelphia, he daughter Sarah had a teacher at Payne ’02, Paulo Coelho ’03, and graduated from the local Germantown Chatham High named Ron DeLoatch. Alex Walker ’03. Bill is in touch Friends School in 1955, earned a I recently asked him about the Gene with Jim Braisted, and the two bachelor’s in business administration, DeLoatch in our yearbook. It turns hoped to see a football game together. and graduated from University of out that Dr. Eugene M. DeLoatch Bill writes for The Race to 2012 Pennsylvania Law School in 1962. is a distinguished academician and (www.theraceto2012.com), a Leigh was a member of Kappa Delta dean of engineering at Morgan State political site. Rho fraternity, president of Commerce University in Baltimore, Md., with The 55th reunion will be Club, and a member of the psychology a master’s and Ph.D. from Brooklyn June 7–9, 2013. and geology clubs. From soon after Polytechnic Institute.” Gene’s contact law school graduation until December info: School of Engineering, Morgan 2010, Leigh taught legal studies to State University, 1700 East Cold Spring undergraduates at Wharton Business Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251-0001, School, University of Pennsylvania. His (443) 885-3231, eugene.deloatch@ wife, Delores; son, Stephen; daughter, morgan.edu. Home address and phone Beth Montanari; stepson; sister; six number: P.O. Box 177, Suitland, MD grandchildren; and his former wife, 20752-0177, (301) 899-1264. Lyn Bauer, survive him. A memorial Art and his wife hosted two service was conducted in August. grandchildren from Toronto for two Dr. Bernie Blumenthal relocated to weeks. Their daughter Kim works a new home down the street from his on a TV series, and her husband previous home. Contact info: 2330 Wild met the Forrests in Syracuse, N.Y., Valley Drive, Jackson, MS 39211-6165, for the handoff. Art’s contact info: (601) 982-3785, [email protected]. 286 Lafayette Ave., Chatham, NJ

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07928-1650, (973) 635-7354, ultra-low-costClass housing Notes for and the Sculpture Society Show at the [email protected]. the poor and disaster relief victims, Arboretum. It appeared in the Eden Wally French sent two photos (see with the goal to get the cost of a one- Prairie, Chanhassen, and Chaska, Minn., online) from the reunion of 1958-64 room shelter/house below $1,000 newspapers. The Sun Sailor wrote about Delta Upsilon brothers, wives, and so hundreds of millions of people can the Hopkins Art Street program and friends held in Annapolis, Md., in June. improve their living conditions. To see featured my interview.” His contact info: Wally’s contact info: 305 Ocean Ave., how one of these units can be made 16465 Ellerdale Lane, Eden Prairie, MN Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717-1421, in a few hours, go to www.youtube. 55346-1430, (952) 949-3444, poeyart@ (732) 774-4307, [email protected]. com/watch?v=aBsupuhgtq8.” Warren’s comcast.net. Hu Hagadorn has made many contact info: 4681 Parnell Lane, Plano, Don Puckette wrote: “We had our signifi cant technical contributions to TX 75024-5501, (469) 241-0751, annual family get-together at our house today’s electronics marketplace. He [email protected]. on Lake George, N.Y., with all three of wrote: “In 1967, I received a master’s in Tom Hosking sent an update: “I our children—two of whom are Lafayette electrical engineering from Northeastern had heart valve repair and four bypasses grads, Richard ’84 (and his wife, Debora University while working for Honeywell last year, but I’m back playing golf at Toffey Puckette ’87) and Debra Information Systems. At Honeywell, I least twice a week and exercising. My Puckette Macaleer ’93—and eight worked on character recognition studies, wife and I just celebrated our 50th grandchildren. I hope to see Jim Levi, a developed ferrite/ceramic magnetic wedding anniversary. We live in Terre KDR brother, during a trip to Florida.” heads and a disk drive motor, and Haute but spend November through Don’s contact info: 28 Via Maria Drive, conducted head position servo stability April on Anna Maria Island, Fla.” Tom’s Scotia, NY 12302-5736, (518) 399- studies for an IBM-compatible disk contact info: 220 Highland Court, Terre 7369, [email protected]. drive. Honeywell later transferred the Haute, IN 47802-4915, (812) 299- Norm Sensinger wrote: “I had division to Oklahoma City. Deciding to 1327, [email protected]. lunch with Chip Pfautz in Sarasota, Fla. stay in the Boston area, I left Honeywell Don and Janeen Kein spent several He plans to make our 55th. During and worked for a start-up company, weeks on Cape Cod. They played a Reunion Weekend, I attended the Chi Helitron, and developed a linear motor golf course in Brewster, Mass., called Phi barbecue and saw brothers from ’60 for a fl oppy disk drive and associated The Captains. Don’s contact info: 90 and ’61 whom I had not seen in years, control system. Due to a recession, New England Ave. No. 5, Summit, plus my house son, Dr. Bruce Applestein Helitron went out of business. I NJ 07901-1830, (908) 918-9756, ’62.” He adds that his second grandson, subsequently got a job with Mohawk [email protected]. Mason Carter Sensinger, was born Data in Herkimer, N.Y., where I worked Hu Hagadorn contributed an update May 6. Norm’s contact info: on tape drive stability problems. After for Edwin Nelson: “Ed left Lafayette 369 Homeland Southway Unit 1-A, living in the Boston area for some after our sophomore year and joined the Baltimore, MD 21212-4140, (410) time, Herkimer didn’t seem quite Navy, fl ying combat aircraft off carriers. 532-7672, [email protected]. right for me, and I found employment After his Navy service, he was a pilot Norb and Maryellen Smith traveled with Ampex, in Redwood City, Calif.” with TWA, fl ying 747s. He married to Huntington Beach, Calif., in late At Ampex, Hu worked on several my sister, later divorced, and had three May to celebrate their grandson’s 9th breakthrough technical developments, children. Ed received a degree from birthday. Norb attended the national including designing high frequency University of Nebraska–Omaha.” directors meeting of the Navy League switching power supplies, linear and The latest contact data for Ed: P.O. in Washington, D.C., in late June. brushless motors, and phase-locked Box 201, Stillwater, NJ 07875-0201, Dee and Nels Snook reported on control systems for capstan motors (973) 383-5012. the Delta Upsilon reunion for classes and scanners, plus tracking multiple Norm Sensinger shared the email of ’58 to ’64 held in June. About 27 recording /playback head trajectories address for Chip Pfautz, and Norb brothers and spouses/friends attended in video recorders. He subsequently Smith followed up. Chip says, “Sorry the reunion put together by Bob Zimet took a number of postgraduate courses I missed our 50th, but I was ill with ’60 and Don Lass ’60 The group met and wrote a paper, “A Study of Impulse diabetes and in a post-op rehab after in Annapolis, Md., where Wally French and Sinewave Frequency Responses a toe amputation.” Chip’s contact arranged for a private room for the ’58– for a Basic Digital Control System,” info: 1064 Tamiami Trail Unit 1301, ’59ers. Joining Wally and his wife, Dot, which was presented at the GSPx Sarasota, FL 34236-2475, (941) 953- from the ’59 DU class were Wally and and International Signal Processing 3898, [email protected]. Betty Knobel, Nels, and Dee. Sunday Conference in Dallas in 2003. Hu’s Dick Poey showcased his work was the reunion aboard the Catherine contact info: 9 Light Way, Menlo Park, at the Hopkins (Minn.) Center for Marie sailing vessel. Snooks’ contact CA 94025-1863, (650) 365-7340, the Arts this summer in The Secrets info: 12832 N. 14th Drive, Phoenix, AZ [email protected]. Within exhibition. Dick had a one- 85029-2829, (602) 971-4546, das2nes@ Warren Hogan wrote: “As of person show scheduled for October yahoo.com. July 1, 2010, I have the equivalent of at Hennepin Avenue Methodist During his distinguished Navy a full-time job as mentor, chair of the Church in Minneapolis. He and wife career, Captain USN Ret. Jad Sortore board, and active involvement in the Heidi will be touring China during commanded USS Fairfax County, a development to deployment of IADDIC that time. Dick noted: “Southwest tank landing ship. Seapower magazine Shelters. IADDIC provides innovative, Publications wrote an article about me featured an article in which the Royal

86 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu Class1959–1960 Notes Australian Navy announced it was my fi rst professional engineers license us Friday night. George was a favorite decommissioning the former U.S. Navy in 1964, and added four more, so I upperclassman and my housefather. He vessel. Norb Smith sent the article to am licensed in New York, New Jersey, even brought the paddle I had made for Jad, who replied: “I often wondered Connecticut, and Florida. Since 1964, I him when I was a pledge, undoubtedly what happened to her. I was captain have maintained a part-time consulting to remind me of who was still boss!” from 1977 to 1999, and did a lot of sea practice and went full time when I Dick’s contact info: 95 Buckshire Place, time on her. By examining the photo, I retired. While with Brooklyn Union, Holland, PA 18966-2011, (215) 322- see that the Australians have done major I recruited at Lafayette for about 20 1938, [email protected]. modifi cations to the superstructure. In years.” Dick’s contact info: 48 Duncan 1994, the Clinton administration sold St., Staten Island, NY 10304-3132, her for a paltry $10 million after a major (718) 351-8825, [email protected]. 1960 Ê overhaul. The U.S. Navy got gypped.” Jerry Turnauer established, with Paul A. Luscombe Jad’s contact info: 227 Birch Tree his family, the Dean Frank R. Hunt 7551 S.E. 171st St. Circle, Aiken, SC 29803-1016, (803) Emergency Scholarship Fund. He Sun Valley Place 643-3179, [email protected]. and Sandye hosted all 10 of their The Villages, FL 32162 Joe Stefanowicz wrote: “In July, grandchildren recently, attending such (352) 750-2943 I competed in the 50-and-over track sites as Lion Country Safari, Fort (352) 512-4142 (cell) and fi eld events in the Pennsylvania Lauderdale Museum of Discovery (352) 391-9169 (fax) Seniors Games. I participated in three and Science, and the Museum [email protected] events, placing fi rst, second, and fi fth. and Planetarium. Jerry adds, “Our His contact info: 14 Concord Crossing granddaughter Gabby will interview at President: Robert S. Brodie Jr. Lane, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-8953, Lafayette College soon. She’ll also visit Fund Managers: Lauritz K. Knudsen, (610) 361-9247, [email protected]. Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. M. Alden Siegel John Sterling reports he sees Gabby plans to spend her fi rst year post- Reunion Chair: J. Richard Booth PKT brother Ed Skou about once high school at a seminary in Jerusalem. Web Page Administrator: Open a month. Ed has had some health Sandye and I will celebrate our 50th issues recently. John’s contact info: wedding anniversary Dec. 17.” Jerry Paul Luscombe attended the 51st 145 Granada St., Holly Hill, FL and Sandye plan to see Jerry’s former reunion in June. At registration, he ran 32117-1763, (386) 677-0722, Bethlehem High School classmate into Lew Powell, his wife, Nancy, and [email protected] (new). Len Achey when Len and his wife visit their grandson, Ben. They had arrived The Honorable Sid Strauss wrote: Bethlehem. Jerry’s contact info: 10921 after a long drive from Oregon. Lew’s “I still work full time as a Supreme NW 3rd St., Plantation, FL 33324- role in The Graduates Saturday choir Court judge in Queens County, N.Y. 1539, (954) 476-9038, jturnauer@ concert motivated his trip. The job is a blast, I am fi nishing my bayshoreford.com. Paul’s friend Doug Hobby ’61 was 10th year, and when one works because Bob Turner wrote: “Carol and I at his Theta Xi fraternity dinner in he wants to, not because he has to, it had a great visit with Dick and Sue downtown Easton. Doug told Paul of is never tedious. My wife retired from Harding in North Carolina in early the return of Bob Haigh, who traveled Polo by Ralph Lauren and now paints, May, on the way to the graduation of from Colorado, and Dave Saalfrank. takes various literature courses, and our fi rst grandchild, Josh Harcus, from On Friday night, Paul met with we travel extensively.” Sid adds that the University of North Carolina– Konrad Kundig, director of The son Michael is a real estate lawyer in Wilmington. Carol and I celebrated our Graduates. In response to Paul’s success Manhattan, and son David is director of 50th wedding anniversary in August. with karaoke, Konrad invited him to external affairs at Queens Museum of Our fi rst grandchild, Briana Turner, join in a group at the reunion concert Art, located at the World’s Fair Grounds is engaged to be married in January the next day. However, illness precluded near the U.S. Open Tennis Stadium 2012. I still volunteer as the church Paul’s musical debut at Lafayette, and and Citifi eld. The only classmate Sid administrator in Clovis, Calif., where he fl ew back to Florida. encounters is Ray Smith; he and our youngest son, Bruce, is associate Bernie Guenther, a neighbor of Carole are fi ne. Sid’s contact info: pastor.” Bob’s contact info: P.O. Box Paul’s in The Villages, Fla., visited Paul 6910 108th St., Apt. 6N, Forest Hills, 2068, Clovis, CA 93613-2068, (818) in the hospital during his recovery from NY 11375-3821, (718) 261-2230, 903-2378, [email protected]. back surgery. Bernie had just returned [email protected]. For the past several years, Phi Psi from a western vacation in Idaho, George Werner forwarded an classmates have celebrated each year with Montana, and Washington. The update he received from Theta Xi a reunion. Dick Wright wrote: “This Guenthers were excited about their brother Dick Trieste: “Ann and I June, Phi Psi brothers from the Class of daughter Natalie Schaefer, who qualifi ed have been married for 52 years; we ’59 gathered at John and Betty Ziegler’s for the Ironman Triathlon for the have two grandchildren and four mansion on the water in Bay Head, N.J., second time in three years. Another of grandchildren. I retired from Keyspan for our 52nd reunion. In attendance were Paul’s hospital visitors was Dick Beck, Energy, formerly Brooklyn Union Gas, Fritz Muench, Jim and Suzie Haering, who brought doughnuts every Monday in September 1994 after 34 years with Mike and Linda Wilson, Rich Kohler morning. the company, with my last position as and his lovely guest, and Jackie and I. manager of residential sales. I obtained George and Carol Tiger ’57 joined

FALL 2011 • lafayette 87 Class1961 Notes All 150 attendees joined the reunion only 40 miles away in Lake Park, Minn. 1961 Ê parade in light blue shirts and caps They were also anticipating the birth of Douglas A. Hobby behind the class banner, carried by their fi rst grandchild in October. Sutter 29 Rowan Road David Thomsen. Bill Sibal marched in found out at reunion that he and Chatham, NJ 07928-2210 his infamous straw hat. Dietz’s wife, Jane, grew up in Forest [email protected] Many toured the College facilities. Hills, N.Y., and lived a few blocks from Pete Myers, who had not been back each other. President: Joseph C. Nyce since graduation, was most impressed The Phi Delts held a gathering Fund Manager: Ronald E. Geesey with the Bourger Varsity Football during the weekend, which included Reunion Chair: James S. Sorrentino House. Dale Adams, Fred Bailine, Dave Web Page Administrator: At the Saturday dinner, Nyce’s Bloys, Bill Buehler, Warren Eberlein, John A. Harobin lighthearted discussion of the class’ George Halak, and Cunningham. history and current role with the At the Thursday dinner, Dave Class President Joe Nyce offered these College set the tone for the evening. Denzler mentioned he retired as a words about the 50th reunion: “There George Benson provided humorous professor at San Jose State. is something comforting about being remembrances of past days at Lafayette. Doug Hobby’s golf partners were with a group of people who function on Ron Geesey, class treasurer, reported Paul Ackerman, Alan Phillips, and the basis of wisdom instead of on the class gift, which is the Rich Remaly. Phillips works full time in ambition.” establishment of an international Houston as an executive vice president Dalton Marks indicated he had speaker series. for Sivco Inc., a high-alloy specialty many good friends among his fraternity For the 50th reunion, overall giving fabricator. Remaly is retired as CEO of brothers but recognizes now that was $214,071 from 141 donors. The Chase Pharmaceutical and lives in fraternity life deterred him from getting amount given or pledged to the class Tucson, Ariz. He works as a seasonal to know other classmates. From his gift was $145,167, and the total given forest ranger. Ackerman keeps busy reunion experiences, he remarked, “I to the unrestricted annual fund was doing home repair work. realize now how much I missed. We $66,669. Other gifts assigned to the Webster said he received good really have many interesting and class amounted to $2,235. exercise advice from Ed Vitale. He also wonderful guys in our class.” The 141 donors represent 68.5% of got to see Jim “Stinger” Westkott, who Much of the reunion’s success goes the 206 solicited members of the class. made a brief appearance at reunion to the planning committee, headed by Last year, participation was 49.5%, and Saturday. Ed Auble. Class agents representing $73,927 was given. Peter Hanson, the tallest member fraternities and social dorms also helped. Jim Sorrentino is the new reunion of the class, stood out at the parade. One of the best reunion showings ever chair. Auble plans to stay active with the He was with wife Karen, whom he at Lafayette, the event was attended by class; he currently chairs the Alumni married in 2005. His fi rst wife, Sue, 82 classmates (150 in total, with spouses Association’s International Committee. died tragically in 1990, along with her and others included). The other class offi cers were reelected. mother, in a plane crash in Costa Rica. Bill Remaly did a great job The College now supports a 55th Peter has three children and seven arranging the Thursday dinner at reunion, but the offi cers hope to grandchildren. DeLorenzo’s in Forks Township; 30 arrange get-togethers each year, one of Denis Gordon works as an attorney, attended. Doug Hobby sat with the which will probably be at Homecoming. specializing in labor arbitration. He DU golfers (Bob Howard, Ben Sack, Ed Ahart ’69, chair of the Board received his law degree from University Lew Gill, and Tom Heist) and told of Trustees, was the guest speaker. He of Pennsylvania and worked with the them they were the heavy favorites at reviewed Lafayette’s ambitious strategic Department of Justice before entering the class golf outing. Though Doug plan. private practice. threatened to handicap them, they won Theta Xi fraternity held a reunion Pierre Pelanne saw a few of his SAE the low score by a wide margin. dinner Friday night at Pearly Baker’s in brothers at reunion. He and wife Peggy, The class golf outing at Morgan Hill Easton for the Class of 1961 and both retired, live in Williamsburg, Va. Golf Club included 21 golfers. John adjoining classes. Twenty-three attended, Pierre had a long, successful career with Cunningham had the longest drive, including Joe Blakaitis, Andy the United Nations and lived in and Hugh Richardson and Lew Gill Cherrington, Roger Hunt, Dave Connecticut. The Pelannes have two won closest to the pin contests. Second Phraner, Dan Schutter, Dick Toro, sons, who are doing well in business. place went to the team captained by Ed Myers, Webster, Hobby, Bob Haigh Gary Ludlow died peacefully at Baumgardner, which included his wife ’60, Dave Saalfrank ’60, John Decker home in April from cancer. He lived Trudy, Nyce, and Richardson. Though ’62, Al Alvarez ’63, and Dan Tuck ’64. in Bath, Ohio. His wife of 48 years, the class was unsure which team Bob Schutter assembled the class pictures and Martha, two daughters, and four Ives played on, he happily collected necrology posted at Kirby House. grandchildren survive him. Ludlow prizes. Thanks to Neil Van Cleef for John Sutter looked forward to was born in Bernardsville, N.J., and assisting with arrangements. Lafayette’s football game in early was a high school national champion Dick Webster did a wonderful job September against North Dakota State sharpshooter with a .22-caliber rifl e. He with the Class Memory Book. in Fargo, S.D. He and wife Sandy live studied economics and was a member of

88 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu Class1961–1962 Notes Sigma Nu fraternity. He served in the Ehrhart was an avid golfer and a Alumni1932 John J. Evans Memoriam 7/16/11 Army, discharged as a captain. Ludlow’s member of Ramsey (N.J.) Golf and 1937 Joseph S. Patterson 12/1/09 business career began with Travelers Country Club. His other interests were 1938 Jesse F. Farr 7/3/11 Insurance Co., specializing in group reading, the local American Legion Post 1939 Richard R. Bobb 2/2/11 insurance and pensions. He then worked (where he was a past commander), and 1939 Allen B. Craig Jr. 5/20/11 as an employee benefi ts consultant doing volunteer work at Tuckerton 1940 Henry A. Cox 4/5/11 before leaving the corporate world in Seaport. His wife of 52 years, Ann, 1940 Joseph I. Epstein 5/29/11 1979 to pursue his passion as an four sons, one daughter, and fi ve 1940 Mitchel Flaum 6/10/11 antiques dealer. He retired in 2010. grandchildren survive him. 1941 Adam W. Martin 5/24/11 Ludlow was an avid golfer and played 1941 Charles B. Paxson 3/26/11 many of the top courses in America. 1942 Thomas S. Gary 4/10/11 John Hiller died in July from a 1962 Ê 1943 John C. Hance 5/23/11 traumatic brain injury he suffered after a Jim Hartsel 1943 Joseph X. Takacs 4/10/11 fall while hunting for turquoise in 10755 Moss Hill Lane 1944 Carl T. Bilyea Jr. 4/23/11 Arizona. Hiller was a member of Phi Cincinnati, OH 45249-3640 1945 Harold B. Sachs 7/10/11 1946 Paul E. Claster 8/14/07 Beta Kappa. He was a chemical engineer (513) 489-6786 1947 Ralph N. Tripp Jr. 2/22/11 and received a Ph.D. in organic [email protected] 1948 Alvin J. Carr 7/5/11 chemistry from Case Institute. He spent 1948 George E. Miller 5/8/10 most of his career formulating chemicals President: Jeffrey Ruthizer 1948 John D. Patterson 7/25/11 for consumer products, many of which Fund Manager: John R. Weis 1949 A. Bruce Cameron Jr. 6/18/11 are still on the market and well-known. Reunion Chairs: James A. Lyttle, 1949 Barton M. Collinge 4/26/11 He worked at Phillip Morris, Calgon James M. Montgomery Jr., 1949 Harry W. Preis 7/22/11 Corp., Yardley of London, Lehn & Gale R. “Sandy” Schwilk 1950 John W. Cleaver Jr. 5/4/11 Fink, and Eastman Chemical. Hiller was Web Page Administrator: Jim Hartsel 1950 Robert W. Helman 5/13/11 married for 45 years to Mary and had 1950 Karl K. LaBarr Jr. 5/10/11 two children. He enjoyed foreign travel, Charles M. “Mike” Powell III died 1950 Claude Rogers 7/4/11 spending vacations in his motor home, at age 72 at his home in Naples, Fla., 1950 Robert E. Salathe 6/28/11 and rock hunting, especially for opals. April 9. Virginia, his wife of 46 years, 1950 John C. Williams Jr. 4/29/11 Dr. Elliot Marcus passed away in and devoted children, Dawn and 1951 Franklin S. Follmer 7/18/11 August after a long illness. He lived in Michael, plus three grandchildren and 1951 David B. Jennison 12/12/08 Vestal, N.Y., with his wife, Peggy, and a sister, Pat Powell-Jones, survive him. 1951 William J. McCarter 4/21/11 had two children and four grandsons. Mike grew up in Connecticut and 1951 Henry B. Phelps 2/21/11 Marcus grew up in Maspeth, N.Y. He graduated from Cheshire Academy, 1951 Edward W. Schwarz 7/12/11 graduated with a degree in psychology where he was a member of the 1951 Joseph J. Worek 5/7/11 and was a member of Pi Lambda Phi swimming, baseball, and football teams. 1952 Robert H. Boorujy 4/12/11 fraternity. He attended Temple At Lafayette, he played defensive tackle. 1952 Gerald M. Bordman 5/9/11 University School of Dentistry and then He served in the Army and was 1952 Jay H. Confair 6/21/11 served two years in the Air before honorably discharged in 1964 as a 1952 William T. Powell 6/24/11 moving to Vestal, where he established captain. He and Jinny moved to Naples 1953 Stanley C. Vass 4/20/11 a family dental practice in 1969. He in 1970 and founded Mike Powell 1954 Andrew J. Duckworth 5/12/11 enjoyed his work immensely and had Realtors. Up until March 2011, Mike 1954 Harris S. Shafer 7/10/11 many loyal patients and employees. worked as an agent for Downing Frye 1955 Eugene B. Blanck 6/7/11 Marcus’ outside interests included Realty in its Naples offi ce. He was a 1956 Joseph F. Fernandes Jr. 7/6/11 memberships in Vestal Jaycees, Broome third-degree member of Knights of 1956 Edward T. McHugh 7/29/11 County Dental Society (serving as Columbus and a real estate instructor 1957 Duncan Andrews 3/17/11 president in 1985), and Vestal Hills at Edison College. In lieu of fl owers, 1957 James W. Dye Jr. 2/9/11 Country Club, where he enjoyed golf. donations may be made to Mike Powell 1957 Hugh P. Gallagher 4/13/11 1959 Leigh W. Bauer 6/22/11 He also served on the board of Temple Memorial Fund to Benefi t Barron 1960 William G. Kindig 7/24/11 Concord and Jewish Federation of Collier High School Football, 5600 1961 John D. Ehrhart 4/6/11 Broome County. He was the father of Cougar Drive, Naples, FL 34109. 1961 John J. Hiller Jr. 6/23/11 Julie Marcus Skinner ’90. David Kelly, who has never 1961 W. Gary Ludlow 4/30/11 John Ehrhart died in April. submitted a news item, checked in. 1962 Charles M. Powell III 4/9/11 Although he did not graduate with the Originally in the Class of ’60, Dave 1963 Joseph Marks 3/29/11 class, he arrived on campus in 1957 after interrupted his education with two years 1964 Robert W. Aldinger 6/10/11 serving in the Air Force. He studied of Army service. After Lafayette, he earned 1967 Robert F. Halsted 5/15/11 economics and was a member of Kappa an MBA from University of Chicago. He 1967 Gary M. Kralik 12/17/10 Sigma fraternity. He graduated from and his wife, Judy, celebrated their 45th 1967 Andrew P. Sirpis 3/1/11 Pace College and received an MBA from wedding anniversary in southern France. 1972 Barry L. Hughes 6/20/11 Pace University. He retired from IBM They have two children and fi ve 1974 Thomas A. Stockus 5/24/11 after 30 years of service and then grandchildren and live in Greenwich, 1975 Terry Booth 5/18/11 worked for NCR Corp. until 1998. Conn. After a career in investments and

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fi nance as a corporate treasurer, the to travelClass to Houston toNotes visit their son grandchildren, all of whom live on companies David worked for were Matt ’95 (a chemical engineer and Long Island.” acquired, and he returned to managing Ph.D.), his wife, Sandra, and their Bruce Vakiener writes: “The end of investment portfolios for individuals, daughter, Anna, 6, and son, Alex, 3. 2010 saw my third retirement. My fi rst trusts, and IRAs. He is now at Three Matt attended graduate school at North was in 1999, after 29 years with Loctite Lakes Advisors Inc. Carolina State and is a research engineer Corporation. I started in 1970 as a Don Eckenfelder notes that at 70, with Exxon in its upstream research technical service engineer selling specialty when most people are done with a division. adhesives and sealants, and total sales career, he has just started. About 15 In preparation for the 50th reunion were $10 million. At the end of my years ago, Don wrote Values-Driven and golf challenge next year, Tom Loctite years, the company had over $1 Safety, a book discussing why loss Burns wrote about a warm-up golf billion in sales. During my career, I prevention was actually about culture. event held June 12 in southern became president of the northern Asia/ Those ideas led to wider applications California. Members of the 45th Pacifi c region, responsible for Japan, and, last year, in collaboration with Zete reunion chemical engineers hit the links Taiwan, Korea, China, and India, living fraternity brother and friend Doug at Torrey Pines, North, the Grand at in Japan and Hong Kong. I retired as Nagan, who has expertise in risk Del Mar, and Encinitas Ranch golf executive vice president. management, they presented at The clubs. Bob Kauffman hosted Frank “Twelve hours later, Vakiener Economist Conference in New York Sarubbi, Tom, and guest (subbing for Associates LLC was operating as an City, detailing how an organization’s Jim Lyttle, who was unable to make international business consulting fi rm. culture is its destiny and how to the trip). Bob’s home in Leucadia, I operated that company until retiring measure that culture. The pair’s work Calif., overlooks the Pacifi c Ocean. in 2006. I successfully completed many was recognized by Offi ce of the Jim Lyttle notes that Frank, wife assignments helping other U.S. Inspector General of the Department of Cheryl, and daughter Angela visited his enterprises to expand overseas. Defense as one of only two systems it family in New York City. He also says “My latest ‘retirement’ was as a endorses. In addition, New Zealand that the SAEs meet regularly about board of directors member for Bicron labeled Don “Safety’s Cultural twice a year and will next meet in Electronics Co. of Canaan, Conn., a Ambassador,” and in Australia, a October for a football game and dinner manufacturer and marketer of solenoids business partner, Kelvin Blackney, has in Easton. He expects Chuck Brick, and transformers. I was on Bicron’s applied these principles in preventing Walt Doleschal, Harry Irwin, Dave board for over 10 years.” bush fi res and minimizing their damage. Lowe, Jim Montgomery, Jim Reeve, Bruce adds he now teaches CPR/ For more, see www.culturethesos.com. and Greg Shannon will attend, with AED and fi rst aid part time for Next year, Don and wife Barbara will hopes to see Ted Lundberg and Ken Northampton Community College celebrate their 50th anniversary. They Poppe. and is an assistant captain of his local have four children and 19 grandchildren. Neil Goldstein writes: “My darling ambulance squad. He and wife Kate The Eckenfelders are members of LDS wife, Janet, is on her fourth year with a moved to Nazareth, Pa., four years ago Church and have two grandsons serving transplanted kidney and doing just fi ne. to be near their fi ve grandchildren. church missions in Moscow and Santa My son Bill is working in New York, The 50th reunion for the Class Maria, . Don serves as a bishop in married with twin boys, and—believe it of 1962 will be June 1–3, 2012. the Glens Falls ward. or not—living in Narberth, Pa., and Doug Nagan lives in Deep River, commuting to New York fi ve days a Conn., with his wife of 48 years, week. My daughter, Lauren, works and 1963 Anne. They have two children and lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. She has consulted D. Frederick Day four grandchildren. Doug works in for Martha Stewart Magazine. Bret ’89 52D Springfield Ave. research and consulting (see www. works in Philadelphia as an attorney and Summit, NJ 07901 naganresearchgroup.com) and recently has given me three more beautiful [email protected] published, eERM–effective Enterprise grandchildren. I am still practicing law . and enjoying a decreased schedule, Dr. Michael A. Stillman Paul and Carolyn Spiecker traveled playing tennis and catching up on 131 San Marco Drive to Cape Ann, Mass., in August to visit reading and my hobby of collecting Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Paul’s brother Ray Spiecker ’65 and his miniature soldiers. I still plan to get to [email protected] wife, Judy, and their family. Ray’s eldest New York to see my roomie Freeman daughter, Karen, and her two boys are Shore.” President: John H. Cooper III visiting from Austria, where she lives Barry Aronowsky writes: “My wife Fund Manager: Robert T. Burns with her husband, Josef Sterl. They and I had lunch in June with my former Reunion Chair: Ronald A. Garfunkel work in dairy farming on the border roommate, Judge Morris “Mickey” Web Page Administrator: with Germany. Ray and Judy live in Stern, and his wife, Ronnie. Mickey L. Steven Minkel, Gloucester, Mass., near Plum Cove and lives in New Jersey, and I live on Long [email protected] Rockport. Ray’s other daughter, Robyn, Island, so we met in New York City. I and son Chris live nearby in New met my wife, Barbara, shortly after John Cooper writes that he and Hampshire and Massachusetts. In college, and we were married in 1964. Marilyn returned from Seattle after September, Paul and Carolyn planned We have three children and fi ve visiting their two kids and four

90 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 1963–1964 grandkids. While there, they had lunch thanClass I am now. I expect Notes to be bed- with Ron and Sandra Garfunkel, who bound the next time around. For now, 1964 were in town for a family event. Earlier I am house-bound most of the time. Gordon R. “Don” Evans this year, they began to talk seriously I take antibacterial, antiviral, and 14330 Shelborne Road about the upcoming 50th Reunion in antifungal drugs to help my depressed Westfield, IN 46074 2013 and planned to hold the fi rst immune system.” (317) 501-8577 (cell) committee meeting this fall at Lafayette. Richard continues to do computer The Coopers visited with the (Bert) work for the music program at his Winter Address: Zarins, (Orlando) Riutorts, (Lewis) church, sequencing MIDI fi les. These 958 Sand Castle Road Minkels, (W. Hunt) Dumonts, fi les are played back on Sunday, Sanibel, FL 33957 (Michael) Stillmans, (Joe) Bells, and providing all of the instrumental music Bill Haase this year. for the Mass. He says that he is called a President: Gordon R. “Don” Evans Harvey Shapiro retired seven years “virtual” organist. He has completed Fund Manager: Jeffrey P. Brown ago. He and wife Sandy celebrated their the traditional Bach cycle and is Reunion Chair: Jeffrey P. Brown 44th anniversary in October. Both are reaching the end of the Buxtehude Web Page Administrator: Thomas L. healthy and are proud of their two cycle. He will forward a sample to Greenbaum, [email protected] daughters, two sons-in-law, and two anyone who requests it by email. grandsons, ages 6 and 9. Harvey rides Richard’s son Peter ’91 is an Herb Harkins checked in this a bike 50 miles a week and works out environmental civil engineer with URS summer while visiting “back home” in in a gym fi ve or six hours per week. The Corp. in Houston. He received his Pennsylvania. He lives in Cottesloe, a Shapiros will be going on a two-week environmental engineering master’s suburb of Perth, Western Australia, with safari in Kenya and Tanzania in 2012. from University of Texas–Austin. His his wife, Melissa, and their two children. Wayne Boulton is a retired college other son, Stewart ’93, an electrical He plans to return for the 50th reunion. professor, Presbyterian minister, and engineering graduate, is a skilled After retiring in December 2009, graduate school president living with videographer and conventional motion Jim Anderson is now able to pursue his wife Vicki in Wellesley, outside Boston. picture editor. He assists University of hobby of participating in Civil War Their son, Matthew, was appointed Wisconsin–Madison faculty with video reenactments. Jim spent 45 years in the president of Christian Theological and motion picture support and general steel industry, which included Seminary, an Indianapolis school research. He also has a bachelor’s in substantial international travel involving affi liated with the Christian Church English from Pitt and a master’s in steelmaking practice and product (Disciples of Christ). A Disciples minister motion picture analysis from University development. Jim and his wife, Sandy, who is an author and musician as well, of Wisconsin. reside in Fallston, Md., and have two Matt taught at Harvard Divinity School Contact Richard at 812 North C St., sons and four grandchildren. and Andover Newton Theological Duncan, OK 73533-5915, (580) 470- Chuck Bleifeld is still practicing School. 9454; (580) 467-6224 (cell). orthopedic surgery. He remarried 10 Wayne spent the summer in Gerald Katz’s daughter, Rachel years ago, has fi ve grandchildren, and Montana as preacher and worship leader Mandelbaum, was to begin a position has completed 23 marathons. He at St. Timothy’s Chapel, a Presbyterian as an assistant professor of astrophysics resides in Stony Brook, N.Y. center on a mountain that overlooks at Carnegie Mellon University in In 1999, Ned McElroy retired Georgetown Lake. Wayne’s agenda September. Rachel attended Princeton from Gateway Inc., where he was includes learning to fl y fi sh. Vicki University for her undergraduate and treasurer, and moved to West Dover, renewed a longtime relationship with Ph.D. degrees, and she worked as a Vt. He is treasurer of Deerfi eld Valley American Field Service (AFS) as research associate at Princeton. Rotary Club and serves on various treasurer in the Boston region. She was Dana surprised Fred Day Aug. 5 committees for the Episcopal Diocese of an AFS student in Turkey in the 1960s. with an early 70th birthday party at their Vermont. He and his wife volunteer at Arthur Topilow has a lighter home in Summit, N.J. Joining them the local food pantry and for Habitat schedule in his hematology and medical were son Graham ’99 and his wife, for Humanity. oncology practice. He and his wife have Kelly, and daughter Ann ’01 and her Allan Teger has lived in Vero Beach four grandchildren. Arthur races his fi ancé, Mike. They spent the next day at for the past nine years with his sailboat and plays concert piano. He Yankee Stadium watching the Yankees girlfriend, Barbara Krupp. Both are played with the Cleveland Pops on beat the Orioles (Mike’s team) 8-3. artists, selling their art at galleries, art New Year’s Eve in Severence Hall. Remember the 50th reunion, festivals, and on the web. His bodyscape Carl Boesch writes that he and June 7–9, 2013. photographs are his primary focus. Peggy are retired and enjoying life. Allan, who had been a psychology Richard Fyfe has been fi ghting professor, left academics many years multiple myeloma since October 2005. ago, but he still writes and teaches He recently completed chemotherapy, occasionally. He notes he is trying to and is now in maintenance to keep the restart an old project with autistic cancer at bay. He writes: “The children begun years ago. prediction is for 10 more years, but I may be as disabled or more disabled

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business,Class www.3000bcHOME.com. Notes 1965 They reside in Chester Springs, Pa. 1967 Ê Marshall J. Gluck Frank Hutchinson enjoys golf and Henry D. Ryder 1133 Park Ave. his twin grandsons. Still swimming, but 30 McClelland Ave. New York, NY 10128-1246 more recreational than competitive. Pitman, NJ 08071-1059 [email protected] Curt Martin and wife Sally returned [email protected] from their Florida house to their home President: Edward A. McNally in Bernardsville, N.J. President: William Vonroth Jr. Fund Manager: Howard N. Heller Don Mills and wife Lindey attended Fund Manager: Christopher Cathcart Reunion Chair: the class dinner Saturday evening. Reunion Chairs: Laurence G. Cole, Stuart N. “Buzz” Hutchison III Thanks to John Galson for convincing Thomas Royall Smith, Karl W. Pusch Don to come. Web Page Administrator: Paul O’Hea seems to be more Henry D. Ryder 1966 visible at the reunions than he was when Rod Heckman he was in school. He attended with his The 45th reunion is fast approaching, 106 Houndstooth Circle wife, Sharon. Their daughters are Erin June 1–3, 2012. Chester Springs, PA 19425-3136 O’Hea Boudreaux ’96 and Christine Following the earthquake in Japan, (610) 827-1757 O’Hea Pitluk ’92. Kei-Ichi Ohara in Tokyo wrote: “I am [email protected] Brad Pierce does a great job as class OK, with only slight damage at my president—apparently class president for house in Tokyo. All my family members President: Bradford C. Pierce life, since the class reelected him again, (wife Masumi and daughter Sayaka) are Fund Manager: James R. Quin First Lady Renee by his side. fi ne. Luckily, my family and friends have Reunion Chairs: David J. De Vries, Jim Quin and Pam were in town been surviving through the aftershocks, John Galson from Colorado. They have been very although the Fukushima nuclear power Web Page Administrator: active in the alumni association ever plant troubles remain unsettled.” Rod Heckman since graduation and host a get- Because Kei’s employer, Japan Career acquainted event every year at their Development Corp., fi nds him indispen- Bob Zink said that he and Linda were home for families of new Colorado sable, he is not thinking of retiring yet. impressed by how little everyone had ’Pards. He extends an offer to classmates to changed at the 45th reunion. Dave Robins and wife Carol are provide assistance or information with The Rev. G. Clayton Ames III is dedicated West Siders in New York City. regard to Japan or Tokyo. still singing, still smoking, still soldiering “Rahboe” remains laconic, ironic, and After 35 years with J.P. Morgan, in Philly’s First Troop. funny. Ed Scherling retired in June 2009 as an Claude Beller drove up with Bob Rothman mystifi ed dinner executive director with responsibility for Len Sarver for the lunch. speaker (Dru Germanoski, Ervin R. managing the fi rm’s western hemisphere Jim Bernhardt is battling ALS VanArtsdalen Professor of Geology and credit function within the global custody and yet is still so much his old self. department head) with a report of line of business. He and his wife, Linda, He attended with his wife, Lindsey. seismic tremors in Brooklyn, N.Y. who retired the same day, reside in Bob Cawthra is as slim and serious Len Sarver was elected to Mount Jackson, N.J. The Scherlings’ daughter, as ever. He was headed down to his Vernon (N.Y.) School Board, and hopes Lori, was married in October 2010 place in Bay Head, N.J. to make big changes. and resides in Philadelphia with her David De Vries fi ghts for law and Bill Slivinski had to cancel at the husband, Andrew, who by coincidence justice in Pennsylvania. Smart and last minute. Claude Beller says Bill has is a J.P. Morgan executive director and accomplished, he also is deeply involved 10 grandchildren. Is that a class record? senior auditor. in charity work. Bonnie is every bit his Bert Stromberg and wife Jo Anne Richard Rose retired from Loudoun match. fl ew in from University of Minnesota, County Schools in 2001 and from Don Fredrickson and wife Barbara where Bert continues to serve as the Marymount University in 2006. After hosted a Friday night cookout for the chair of the biology department. the death of his wife, Susan, in 2008, Bernhardts at their home in Easton. Jeff Weigel has a house in Fiji he moved to Oklahoma to help his Don won the coveted Crayola trophy and a commitment to the welfare parents. He remarried in 2010, and for the person who traveled the shortest of the island people. he and Kathleen returned to Virginia distance. Bob Zink works at Avaya, and in 2011. He continues to write and Dr. John Galson is as intense he and Linda are remodeling a new produce operas and recently completed and funny as always. Fran joined home in Hershey’s Mill, Pa. a book, Frameshifts, available from him Saturday night. Amazon. Jim Gordon has a house in France. John Valvanis’ daughter, Kristin Bob Grim, the legal dean of ’03, was married Oct. 2, 2010, to Kutztown, and wife Jane seem to Eric Frederickson. The couple met get younger every year. while completing the 2,100-mile Rod Heckman and Cathy, his Appalachian Trail. They reside in college sweetheart, launched a new Middletown, Conn.

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Neil Meade, after more than 30 PortClass Hueneme, Calif. Notes Most recently, attack. He has an artifi cial hip and years in private practice as a primary he worked as supervisory industrial anticipates a right knee replacement, all care physician in Maryland, accepted a engineer for Barstow Marine Corps of which he attributes to his days as an position with Indian Health Services on Logistics Base. Gary’s mother, Anna, athlete. Chuck keeps active with two the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. and sister, Judith A. Sterner, survive him. part-time jobs and seven grandchildren. Neil had always wanted to work with Dave Stone and his wife, Nancy, Native Americans, even though it meant have four grown children, one giving up his suburban Maryland life 1968 grandchild, and two more on the way. for life on the high desert plains of New Howard S. Rednor A few years ago, he began a second Mexico. So far, he says, “It has been an 984 S. Broad St. career after working for Harvard’s amazing and enriching experience.” Trenton, NJ 08611-2008 School of Engineering and Applied On March 1, Andy Sirpis succumbed [email protected] Science and then MIT. He took courses to brain cancer. A government and law at Harvard Medical School and became graduate, he was president of Kappa President: Robert E. Albus a licensed psychologist in Georgia, Sigma during his junior and senior years. Fund Manager: Steven P. Bottcher where he is now in private practice. Andy participated in ROTC, served two Reunion Chair: William L. Messick He is also a pastoral counselor and years in the Army, and was discharged Web Page Administrator: volunteers to see patients at his church. with the rank of captain. He then William L. Messick, Dave sometimes uses virtual reality in earned his master’s in management from [email protected] treating patients with post-traumatic Rensselaer and became a fi nancial planner stress disorder. Dave and a friend have for Connecticut General Life Insurance Jon Green continues as vice chair of a virtual reality entertainment company Co. He retired from its successor Rockefeller Group International Inc., a that produces music videos, some of company, Lincoln Financial, in 2006. wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi which were shown at Shanghai He then became COO for Washington Estate Company Ltd., with interests Exhibition Center. Group, a subsidiary of Massachusetts in real estate ownership, investment, Ted and Rosemary Veresink became Mutual, where he remained until his management and development, and grandparents for the fi rst time June 24. death. real estate services. Daughter Sandra ’02 and her husband, Andy began dating his future wife, Jon earned his law degree from New Robert Kovacs, are the proud parents of Helene Scourby, while an undergraduate. York University School of Law. Before Kian Michael. Ted serves as president- One of the fi rst in the class to marry, he joining The Rockefeller Group, he was elect of Lehigh Valley Alumni Chapter and Helene were married for nearly 44 associated with the New York City law and is on various committees and boards years. They have two sons. Alexander, a fi rm of Thacher Proffi tt & Wood. He associated with the College. regional director of Carfax, and his wife, joined Rockefeller Group in 1980 as Hilery, have two children, Kate and assistant vice president and real estate Hayden. Matthew, his wife, Rebecca, and counsel. In October 2002, he was 1969 their son, Leo, were awaiting an addition named president and chief executive Michael L. Mouber to their family in September. Matthew is offi cer. He was named vice chair in 4001 Lincoln Drive West, Suite F a fi nancial planner with Sagemark January 2009. Marlton, NJ 08053-1525 Consulting. In his role, Jon is active in (856) 985-1000 Andy was a devoted father, an avid formulating the strategic planning for [email protected] golfer, a gardener, woodworker, and the company and its subsidiaries. He is wonderful chef. He took pleasure in a member of the board of directors of President: John C. Becica being a mentor in the fi eld of fi nancial both his company and Annaly Capital Fund Manager: David W. Fraser planning and saw many of those he Management Inc. He also serves on Reunion Chair: David A. Piacente mentored become successful. the board of trustees for three Web Page Administrator: Bob Halsted passed away May 15. organizations: Museum for African John C. Becica, [email protected] Bob was an English graduate and a Art, Lafayette Leadership Council, member of Sigma Phi Chi. Following and Wildlife Conservation Society. Lafayette, Bob graduated from Union Joe Cox continues as headmaster 1970 Theological Seminary and later worked of The Haverford (Pa.) School. He Michael H. LeWitt, M.D. for the City of New York Department published a June 17 op-ed essay in The 1128 Cymry Drive of City Planning. Bob’s sister, Carol, Philadelphia Inquirer, “Why Men Don’t Berwyn, PA 19312-2042 a niece, and a nephew survive him. Hold Hands.” Joe compares and contrasts (610) 647-0732 Gary Kralik died unexpectedly at two articles and a study to examine the (610) 993-0288 (fax) his home in Oxnard, Calif., Dec. 19. nature of male friendship. He also alludes [email protected] Following his graduation with a degree to his relationship with his own father, “a in metallurgical engineering, Gary tough man who lived a tough life.” Joe President: Gary R. Platt worked for Allegheny Ludlum in also continues to serve as a member of Fund Manager: Robert H. Strouse Pittsburgh. He later was a senior Lafayette’s Board of Trustees. Reunion Chair: Gary R. Platt materials engineer for the Naval Chuck Metzger lives in the Tampa Facilities Engineering Command in area, having survived a 2004 heart

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ClassFinancial trader DanNotes Griggs is Rob and JoAnne have three 1971 remodeling his Northfi eld, Ill., abode. grandchildren. Arthur H. Goldsmith Jim Brandl is director of engineering Fritz Gebhard does accounting/ 4 Melvin Terrace for DSM Nutritional Products in bookkeeping and lives in St. Louis with Denmark, ME 04022 Belvedere, N.J. He is on the ski patrol his wife of 37 years, Mardie. The (207) 452-2662 (office) for Blue Mountain in Palmerton, Pa. Gebhards have three sons—Fitz Jr., (207) 452-2659 (fax) Jim and his wife, Liz, keep busy with Jonathan, and Patrick—and two (617) 721-7210 (cell) their four children, ages 9 to 22. Jim grandchildren. [email protected] wins the youngest child prize for the Bethlehem, Pa., resident Larry class, beating out Bob Lewis by one Lennon has four children and six President: Open year. grandchildren. He works in purchasing Fund Manager: Paul H. Dimmick Dr. Jon Schwartz practices internal for Lehign Valley Site Contractors in Reunion Chair: Open medicine in Quakertown, Pa. Son Mike Easton. ’01 is a civil engineer in Allentown, Pa., Mike McClintock and his wife of 40 Tim Ely is manager, X-ray systems, and son Justin is a portfolio manager at years, Linda, enjoy Scottsdale, Ariz., but for Kubtec, maker of cabinets for Vanguard. Jon has three grandchildren are renting an oceanfront townhouse on X-rays for medical equipment. Tim and enjoys golf and tennis. the Jersey Coast this fall to make it easier lives in Fairfi eld, Conn., and has Warren Cole is director of strategic for them to be back east for Penn State a son, daughter, and granddaughter. sourcing for Corning Inc. in Painted (both sons are alumni) and Lafayette Lafayette Trustee Riley Temple Post, N.Y. Warren has been married to football games as well as to visit family is semi-retired but dabbles in Jackie for 37 years. Daughter Heather, and friends. Since retiring from Merck in telecommunications law. Riley is 34, lives in Chicago, and daughter 2005, Mike serves on the boards of in his third year at Virginia Holly, 27, resides in Sydney, Australia. nonprofi t organizations, makes wine, Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Managing partner at McAloon & and travels with Linda. Son Brian is a Va., and completed an intensive year Friedman in New York City, medical senior attorney with the Department of studying the Hebrew Scriptures. malpractice attorney Gary Greenfi eld Homeland Security in New York City, Tim Lillie teaches special education has one more year of Duke University specializing in immigration and and disability studies at University of tuition for his daughter, Ruthie. Son employment law, and son Brett is Akron, where he has completed 15 years Matthew is an associate producer on the a wildlife biologist and ecological of service. His interests are end-of-life NBC Today Show, and son Andrew runs mathematician doing research with the issues and people with disabilities. Active golf tournaments for the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric in university governance, Tim just Junior Golf Association in Atlanta. All Administration in Seattle. fi nished a term as chair of the athletic Greenfi eld children are Blue Devils. Lou Prevost is senior vice president committee. Tim gardens and home-cans Fair Haven, N.J., attorney Len and partner/owner of Radnor Hotel vegetables, pickles, and most recently Needle’s son Jonathan is an attorney in St. Davids, Pa., and Wayne Hotel, beef stew, peaches, and pears. Daughter with a special unit of the Department of Wayne, Pa. Lou and wife Susan have Alexis is an emergency room R.N. in Justice in Washington, D.C., defending been married 39 years and enjoy their Boise, Idaho. habeas corpus cases. An appeal worked fi ve grandchildren. Lou splits his time Arnie Lichten, computer on by Jonathan was reported in The New between the Radnor and his 1853 programmer for Victaulic in Forks York Times. Son Alan is a Ph.D. student home in Wellsboro, Pa. Township, Pa., is a cyclist, foodie, cook, in kinesiology, the science of movement, Barry Shabbick practices law in and a DJ for 88.1 WDIY (wdiy.org) in at University of Delaware. Len’s Northampton County, Pa., with an Allentown/Bethlehem, playing two daughter, Sandy, is 35 and has twins. emphasis on personal injury and hours of new jazz and unheard-of music Bob Lewis moved his law practice to workers’ compensation. Wife Laurie every other Friday night. Roger Stanford and New Haven, Conn., from is retiring from Pennsylvania Power & Weinreb is an avid listener. New York City. Bob, who resides in an Light after 29 years in human resources. Bill Sprecher, retired from Procter 1895 house in Stony Creek, Conn., has Gordon Moser has three married & Gamble, and his wife, Lynn, enjoy three children, Rand, 16, Margie, 14, children and four grandchildren. retirement in Vero Beach, Fla. Bill and and Tony, 10. Gordon lives in Scotch Plains, N.J., Lynn have one daughter and two Bruce Hochman is an A-level cyclist and loves his 26-foot fi shing boat. grandchildren in Cincinnati, one daughter and psychologist. Fran Minotto, a programmer analyst and one granddaughter in Tucson, Ariz., Bob Donofrio looks fi tter then ever. with Siemens Medical Solutions in and a son in Colorado Springs. He resides in Sea Girt, N.J., and has Malvern, Pa., has been happily married Architect John Becker of Weston, paid more tuitions (3) to Lafayette than to Kathie for 13 years. A scratch golfer, Mass., a principal in the Boston any other member of the class. Fran is on the steering committee for architectural fi eld of DiMella Shaffer, Tom Marschik of Summit, N.J., is Friends of Lafayette Football. He has is designing and working on the semi-retired from the independent book three sons and four grandchildren. Armed Retirement Home in business and enjoys golf. Lafayette Trustee Steve Pryor is Washington, D.C. Daughter Ashley is Rob Siegner retired in 2006 from president of ExxonMobil Chemical getting a master’s from John Hopkins, owning a Cadillac dealership in Company in Houston, Texas. and son John is in law school. Stanford, Conn. Married for 40 years, Bob Bradford retired from Procter

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& Gamble in 2007 and lives with wife Class Notes Thomas A. Stockus, Zeta Psi, died Susan in Milford, Ohio. Bob and Susan 1973 unexpectedly May 24. After graduation, travel, golf, sail, and visit with their two Larry Gasda Tom joined the Marine Corps, became a children and fi ve grandchildren. 2010 Huntington St. second lieutenant, and served four years Retired Major General, Army Bethlehem, PA 18017-4935 active duty. After his discharge, he Reserve, Dennis Laich, reported on his (610) 758-9617 worked for Digital Equipment Corp., civilian and military career and exploits, [email protected] Compaq, and Hewlett Packard in a including 10 marathons; running with variety of management positions in the bulls in Pamplona; his sainted wife, President: Lee Hoeting materials management. Colleen; and two children. Fund Manager: John W. Sullivan II Tennis addict Roger Weinreb is Reunion Chair: James C. Roberts manager of Batteries Plus in Woburn, Web Page Administrator: Open 1975 Mass. Roger is the father of four and Carol Pescatore Harpster grandfather of one. 95 Oxford St. Bruce Kleinert has been happily 1974 Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1605 retired for three years, with his avid Edward K. DeHope [email protected] gardener wife, Peggy. Bruce and Peggy 75 Fairwood Road are remodeling their house in Pittsburgh. Madison, NJ 07940-1460 President: Paul Steckel Son Brad works for Verizon Wireless, (973) 377-7338 Fund Managers: Laneta J. Dorflinger, son Chris works for Education [email protected] David R. Taschler Management Co., and daughter Melissa Reunion Chair: Charles P. Kurowsky is a junior majoring in music education President: Rhoda C. Rothkopf Web Page Administrator: J. Gary Caputi at Baldwin Wallace College. Fund Manager: Robert A. Jacob Reunion Chair: Joseph P. Grimes David Farer co-chaired an environmental Web Page Administrator: Jay H. Krall, insurance video webcast on how-to tips 1972 Ê [email protected] and advice for those seeking or considering Francis T. Julia Jr. environmental insurance for transactions, 20403 Sawgrass Drive Marty Bernstein became engaged to property development, fi nancing, Gaithersburg, MD 20886-4599 Catherine Gillet. Marty started his cleanups, and business operations. For [email protected] seventh year as a high school math more, go to www.ali-aba.org/VCS0508. teacher after switching careers from David is with the fi rm Farer Fersko in President: Edward C. Yakobitis Jr. information technology. Westfi eld, N.J. Fund Manager: Ladimer Stadner Marty’s daughter, Katie, graduated Charlie Kurowsky returns to campus Nagurney from University of Colorado–Boulder regularly as a participant and president of Reunion Chair: Raymond F. Green with a degree in sociology. Since her The Graduates Alumni Choir. Charlie Web Page Administrator: sophomore year, Katie has worked full- and the group took part in Reunion Francis T. Julia Jr. time at the front desk of the Millenium 2011, singing at the Alumni Association Hotel in Boulder. She is now a manager dinner, President’s Convocation, and Frank Julia and his wife returned from trainee with Weidner Property step-singing in front of “Old Pardee.” a vacation in Orlando. Frank entered Management in Denver. Marty’s During football season, Charlie and his his 17th year as a middle school math son, Connor, graduated from School wife, Stephanie, hoped to attend their teacher and eagerly anticipated the new of Massage and Natural Health in 29th consecutive Lafayette–Lehigh game. year. He bikes more and planned a ride Asheville, N.C. Charlie retired from the state of New in the Shenandoah Valley in September. Ken Ross made a trip to Washington, Jersey six years ago. David Bennett is president of H.C. D.C., to receive an award from Science Jim Wright and his wife attended Bennett Co. He and his family are Applications International Company Reunion 2011, bringing his record to 35 Freestaters (Maryland) and have (SAIC) Technical Fellows Council for of the last 36 reunions since graduation! transplanted their loyalty to the Orioles best publication of 2010. The award Jim once again had the honor of carrying and Ravens from hometown Phillies and recognized his contributions to the class fl ag in the reunion parade and Eagles. David and family also enjoy their technical conference papers. Ken works enjoyed reconnecting with Charlie vacation home at Lake Meade in in the Silicon Valley (Calif.) offi ce of Kurowsky and Paul Steckel. Son John Pennsylvania. SAIC, with occasional visits to the main will be attending Moravian College, Barry L. Hughes died unexpectedly offi ces in Virginia and Maryland. and Jim says he will get over it in about at home June 20. His wife, Louan, and Joe Grimes competed in the four years. his children and grandchildren survive National Lifeguard Championships held him. Our sympathies to his family. Aug. 6–8 in Cape May, N.J. Joe and rowing partner John McShane fi nished third and received the bronze medal in the 55–59 men’s surfboat division. Two weeks earlier, Joe placed second at the Mid-Atlantic regional championships.

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Class Notes Steven Gassaway joined Cassidy 1976 1978 Turley, a leading commercial real estate Betsy Huston Fadem Kent R. Buzard services provider, in June. Previously, [email protected] 9113 Cotton Press Road Steve was with CB Richard Ellis, Susan Krieger Harris Charlotte, NC 28277 where he managed 250 employees in [email protected] (704) 910-1495 Charlotte, N.C. In his new capacity [email protected] as regional managing principal of the President: James A. Curnal Carolinas, Steve directs the growth, Fund Managers: President: Charles M. Snyder management, and operations of the Lori Glauberman Rubin, Fund Manager: John A. Broderick fi rm’s Charlotte and Raleigh offi ces. Debra Waldele Champagne, Reunion Chairs: Alan C. Good Jr., A resident of the Charlotte area since Ellen Kravet Burke, Carol Coffey Tarsa 1995, he served as president of Susan Barnes Carras Web Page Administrator: Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Reunion Chairs: Ann Shellenberger Bell, Melinda Kwasnik Kraus, Realtors in 2010. An active member of Susan B. Tischler [email protected] Society of Industrial and Offi ce Realtors, Web Page Administrator: Open he is a member of the board of directors for Charlotte Regional Partnership. Richard Rush retired from Kimberly- 1979 Steve is a volunteer and director on Clarke/Scott Paper Co. after 28 years Thomas J. Feehan Jr. several area nonprofi t boards. and in April began a career as health and 5005 40th Place Leo Magrath joined Guy Carpenter safety director with Kaolin Mushrooms Hyattsville, MD 20781 & Co. as a managing director. The Co. in Kennett Square, Pa. [email protected] company recently expanded its global Lisa Carril enjoys life in the marine and energy specialty area. Leo countryside outside of Princeton, N.J., Barbara Bingham Kalavik has nearly 30 years of marine and with her new black Lab, Rock. She is in 36 Prospect Ave. offshore energy reinsurance experience. her 30th year of teaching French, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Previously an executive vice president at currently in the Hopewell Valley Regional (973) 839-1472 Towers Watson, he is a member of the School District in Pennington, N.J. Lisa’s [email protected] reinsurance committee of American dad, former Lafayette basketball player Institute of Marine Underwriters. Pete Carril ’52, visits from Sacramento President: Laurie B. Samet when he gets a break from the hustle of Fund Manager: Laurie B. Samet the NBA. Lisa expects to be on hand at Reunion Chairs: Bonnie Butler, 1981 next year’s graduation when her nephew Barbara Felter Liptak Laura Isken Doyle Pete Carril ’12 will mark the third Web Page Administrator: 9706 Layminster Lane generation of Lafayette graduates. Laurie B. Samet, [email protected] Vienna, VA 22182-4404 (703) 255-1570 1977 Ê 1980 [email protected] D. Kirk Harman Susan Sheehan Lee President: Antonio F. Fernandez 1510 Unionville-Wawaset Road 1209 Wisteria Drive Fund Manager: Sharon Tchon Gruet West Chester, PA 19382-6755 Malvern, PA 19355-9736 Reunion Chair: Daniel B. Rockafellow [email protected] [email protected] Seven children of classmates will be President: Barbara Levy President: Open ’Pards this fall in the Class of 2015: Fund Manager: Michael A. Saffer Fund Manager: Gary J. Uzelac Michael Alexander, son of Jim; Reunion Chairs: Barry I. Bregman, Reunion Chair: Daniel T. Everett Michael Beyer, son of Scott; Carolyn Michael Margello, Web Page Administrator: Open Byington, daughter of Robert ’78 and Nancy Edgar Winkler Jennifer Toce Byington; John Gehrig, Web Page Administrator: Sharon Sudol formed Marque Media son of George; Kevin McAndrew, son Paula Askman Byrum, LLC to provide strategic marketing of Tim; Emily Mulford, daughter of [email protected] services to companies. She continues to Greg and Amy Bloom Mulford, and do The Auto Lab radio broadcast Saturday Katherine Nelson, daughter of Bonnie mornings (thanks to WJRH, which gave McCorkindale. Three students in the her a start). The Auto Lab is an automotive Class of 2014, six in the Class of 2013, broadcast series about the history and and seven in the Class of 2012 are 1981 culture of the automotive industry. Ideas legacies. In some instances both parents of leading college faculty, authors, and are alumni, and two 1981 classmates will automotive practitioners are presented in each have two children enrolled during a relaxed, conversational format. Sharon the coming year. lives in Manasquan, N.J., in a country Bill ’79 and Laurie Loken cottage by the sea. Find her on LinkedIn. Brightly live in Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., and

96 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 1981 are almost-empty nesters. Their eldest ClassMichelle Math BrossNotes and husband to Lafayette this fall to watch the men’s son, Kevin, who graduated from Duke Bob have lived in Mount Laurel, N.J., soccer team play and to participate in the in 2009, works as a civil engineer for for the past 24 years. Michelle is an annual alumni soccer game. Skanska USA and lives in New York offi ce manager for IT Evolution, a Sharon Tchon Gruet has lived in City. Daughter Alison just graduated consulting and management company the Boston area for 11 years and works from Wake Forest but planned to based in Camden, N.J. Bob is a family for Chicos. Her son, Andrew, graduated return there in the fall to complete a physician in Columbus, N.J. Son Zack, from Emory; second son Michael is fi fth-year master’s in accounting, after 23, graduated from Rensselaer in a master’s program at Rensselaer which she will work for one of the Big Polytechnic Institute last year and is Polytechnic Institute; daughter Nicole Four fi rms in New York City. Son working on his master’s in education at is a junior at University of Vermont; Connor is a sophomore at Elon Drexel University to teach physics. Son and second daughter Nathalie is in her University. Laurie obtained her Ari, 19, is studying electrical engineering fi rst year at Wellesley. insurance license three years ago and and is an emergency medical technician Greg and Amy Bloom Mulford now works part time in Bill’s agency, at Rowan University. Michelle gets attended reunion on Saturday. Their Mintz Girgan & Brightly Inc., in the together a few times a year with Ana eldest daughter, Katie, graduated from personal lines department. Duarte McCarthy, Monica Sullivan Muhlenberg College and plans to marry The Brightlys frequently see Leo ’80 Doyle, Laurie Stull Geosits, Bernie in 2013. Sarah ’10 transitioned from a and Laura Massey Magrath, who live Maher Flanigan, Sharon Donegan, successful career-beginning stint at Ralph nearby in Ridgewood, N.J. The Magraths and Wendy Miller Hart. Lauren to PricewaterhouseCoopers in have two sons, Cole, who graduated Adrienne and Dillard Kirby’s compliance/data assurance. Rebecca from Georgetown in 2010 and works daughter, Lizzie ’13, and son, Stark, a ’12 spent her spring semester abroad in in fi nance in New York City, and Taylor, high school junior, live in Mendham, N.J. Barcelona and interned for MTV/Teen a junior at Washington & Lee College. Dillard keeps in touch with classmates Nick in New York City over the summer. The Brightlys also get together with Kevin Livesey, Bob McKeown, and Emily ’15 is in her fi rst year at Phil and Susan Bollman Duvall at Rich Schreiber. Condolences to Dillard Lafayette. Three children attending/ least once a year. Phil is the owner of and his family on the passing of his father, graduated from Lafayette may be a class Pittsburgh Tank Corp., and Susan works Fred M. Kirby II, age 91, Feb. 8. record. Son Michael is in his fi rst year in part time at Chemco, a related business. Ana Duarte McCarthy has been chief high school. Greg and Amy are in the The Duvalls live in Pittsburgh with their diversity offi cer at Citigroup since 2002 fi nal stages of building a “new, old three children, Andrea ’12 and twins and has nearly 17 years at the company. home” in Green Village/Harding (N.J.) Philip (fi rst year at Cornell) and Chloe Daughter Alissa is a high school junior, Township. (fi rst year at Vanderbilt). plays fi eld hockey, and is on the ski Joe “Ricky” Godwin is a director Dave Rappaport has two children in team. She spent two weeks this past of the private bank Credit Suisse in college, daughter Ali ’13 and son Ben, a summer training at Mt. Hood, Ore. Philadelphia and lives in Yardley, Pa. senior at American University. Dave is Ana’s husband, Mike, sold his business Ricky and wife Eileen celebrated their U.S. CEO of an international specialist and started a home inspection business. 26th anniversary in July. Son Andrew, bank and is in a new rock musical, which They live in Basking Ridge, N.J. 23, lives and works in New York City, keeps him busy. He travels to the U.K. Barry Brown enjoyed the 30th and daughter Sarah, 17, is a high often. Dave went back to Lafayette and reunion, after which he and fi ve school senior. taught one class for Ilan Peleg, Charles classmates extended the weekend with Christine Agocs Bucca saw a A. Dana Professor of Government and golf at Martha’s Vineyard: George Tiger, production of Hairspray performed in Law. Ali was a student in the class. Mike Glynn, Kevin Buzard, Doug Roosevelt Park in Edison, N.J. As Chris Dave’s wife, Cheryl, is a divorce lawyer. Ciabotti, and Bernie Fitzgerald. Barry read the program, she saw the name Dave and Cheryl are moving back to and wife Jeannie live in Morristown, N.J., “Moggie Bakes” (Margaret Bakes New York City and just bought a place. where she is a teacher at The Peck School Davis). Chris said, “Moggie played four Tony Fernandez joined Pinnacle and Barry works as a consultant for different roles in the play, and she was Foods, Parsippany, N.J., as chief supply Mercer. Son Eoin graduated from terrifi c! She not only sings but also dances chain offi cer, responsible for procurement, Vanderbilt, and lived in Shanghai, China, well, and she was very, very funny.” manufacturing, distribution, customer this summer, where he won an award for Lynn and Jim Alexander hosted service, planning, engineering, and quality an internship. He studied Mandarin at a reception at their home for the assurance. He previously worked at Vanderbilt and twice studied in China, incoming Washington, D.C., area Cadbury for 12 years and then Kraft for once for an entire semester in Shanghai. members of the Class of 2015, which one year, helping to integrate Cadbury At the end of July, daughter Gareth includes their son Michael. Attendees after the acquisition by Kraft in 2010. returned from Europe, where she spent included Harold Hocking and his Sue DePhillips Fernandez ’83 and Tony her junior spring semester in Paris, signifi cant other, Sharon Lynn; Steven have been married for 26 years and have studying fashion. She planned to return and Denise Mayer ’82 Brownlee; and lived in Ridgefi eld, Conn., for the last 10 for her senior year at Syracuse University Mark Goldstone. Members of other years. Their daughters are Christina, a to complete her degree in fashion design. classes attended as well. senior at College of Holy Cross; Elise, a Daughter Kelsey is a sophomore at James Malone has been practicing law fi rst-year student at Notre Dame University of North Carolina–Chapel in the Philadelphia area since 1984. He is University; and Anna, a seventh grader. Hill. Barry looked forward to returning married to Anne, and they have two

FALL 2011 • lafayette 97 1981–1982 children, one in Missouri and one a high Class Notes Delta. Carol’s son, Jason, is a sophomore school junior. James recently returned to 1982 Ê at Muhlenberg College. The rumor is school for a master’s degree in taxation. Robert J. Meindl Jr. that Carol’s sorority, Alpha Gamma He now represents taxpayers in tax 3 Nolan Farm Road Delta, took over what used to be the controversies and tax litigation. Wayland, MA 01778 Sigma Nu house, of which Barry was Maggie Anderson Gutierrez lives in (508) 358-3393 a member. Medford, N.J., and works for Lockheed [email protected] Dan Ramus says he and Kay Martin in Moorestown, N.J., as an Reynolds are doing great. Kay is engineering tech director in renewable President: Joan Dowgin Hilovsky director of admissions at Fitchburg State energy. Son Carlos ’10 graduated with Fund Manager: Tracy Hagert Sutka University; Dan became a U.S. Coast a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. Reunion Chair: William M. McCartan Guard-certifi ed captain and runs sail Laura and Rich Schreiber live in charters in Boston Harbor. Of their four Bethesda, Md., with son Eric, a senior Laura J. Moore passed away Nov. 2, boys, two are college graduates–one at McGill University, and daughter 2010. Laura started with our class but working in Boston and the other doing Hannah, a sophomore at Emory. Rich did not graduate. Her husband is Randy graduate work at Northeastern sold his company, CreditRetriever, Wilson. She has two sons, Ryan Moore University. The third son works full time to TransUnion a few years back, and and Dakota Wilson. She worked as a in Boston and will head back to recently, as president of SureDeposit, he teacher then transitioned a few years ago hospitality management school soon, was involved in the sale of the company to a stay-at-home mom. while the youngest planned to attend to Assurant. The “Catching Up With” column of Northeastern University as a fi rst-year Laura Isken Doyle and her LehighValleyLive.com featured Mike student. husband, George, joined Barb and Scott Whitman. Mike has racked up some Dan and Kay still work to solve the Beisler ’80 for a “mystery guest” impressive business and athletic statistics global poverty problem, running a clinic dinner. They were surprised to see Keith in his career, working in successively and school lunch programs in a ’80 and Beth Kwasnik Blair. Keith is a senior positions at Johnson & Johnson, Honduran village of 10,000. Their next staff engineer for Paulsboro, a refi ning including vice president of sales and project is a purifi ed water plant. Dan company. Years ago, Beth decided to marketing. He founded one medical invites classmates to spend a week leave the accounting fi eld and go into device company, Power Medical helping this impoverished town. the catering business. The Blairs’ Interventions (since acquired by Lisa Lisanti lives in Sewickley, Pa., daughter, Katie, graduated from Loyola Covidien), and has founded a second, outside of Pittsburgh and has four in 2011 and is in the nursing program at Micro Interventional Devices, which children: Antonio, 18, who headed to Drexel. They reside in South Jersey, focuses on structural repair for heart Princeton this fall; Marco, 16; and twins outside of Philadelphia. disease. His wife, Linda Tedori Natalia and Tessa, 13. Lisa is fi nishing a The Doyles’ son Matt, a junior at Whitman ’83, works with Mike in the degree in English at Chatham Harvard, played baseball this summer in business. University. She met with Joanne Mystic, Conn., for New England The article also cites some of Mike’s Moloney Adamchak in Stone Harbor, Collegiate Baseball League. Daughter more impressive basketball stats in high N.J., recently and says Joanne is doing Claire is in her fi rst year at Bucknell, and school and college, including Delaware well. twins Tommy and Katherine are high Valley Player of the Year in 1978 and Mike “Weissy” Weisburger and a school sophomores. ranking 21st on the Lafayette College few other “’82 boys” attended a Mets Mark Goldstone’s daughter Jessica, career scoring list. Read more on game at Citi Field in New York in in her fi rst year, joined her brother, Lafayette’s website. memory of John Marr, who died Corey, a junior, at Syracuse this fall. A Laura Bailey Culp and her husband, unexpectedly a few years ago. John memorial plaza in honor of Mark’s wife, Robert, celebrated their 25th wedding loved the Mets. The following attended: Mindy Lieberman, who died of cancer anniversary. Carol Nelson and Barry Pat “CJ” Fletcher, Bob Graney, Bill in 2009, is being built between Ruef Felzenberg ’79 traveled to Akron, “Wink” McHeffey, and Mike. and Easton halls. Donations can be Ohio, to help celebrate. Laura and Brad Addison has worked at made to Lafayette College and mailed to Robert’s son, Rob, is in his third year at DuPont Engineering as a senior Mark at 9419 Spruce Tree Circle, Rochester Institute of Technology, consulting engineer in the rotating Bethesda, MD 20814. studying software engineering. Their machinery group since September 2006. daughter, Catherine, is a senior at Our He is a big fan of Springton Manor Lady of the Elms in Akron and is in the Farm, part of Chester County (Pa.) midst of her college search. Laura Parks & Recreation. See Brad’s fan page became the second woman to chair on Facebook. Akron Area YMCA’s board of trustees Jan Fuchella Carroll’s daughter and is also vice chair of Leadership Nicole enjoyed her fi rst year at Boston Akron board of trustees. College and works the front desk at a Carol Nelson is dating Barry radiology practice, where the staff Felzenberg ’79. Her daughter, Elyse occasionally lets her sit in on some Schunkewitz ’12, is the fi rst Lafayette procedures. Daughter Emily completed legacy at her sorority, Alpha Gamma two fi eld hockey camps this summer. Jan

98 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 1982–1985 works three days a week as a personal Class Notes director at Citibank and works in the bookkeeper for high-net-worth clients. 1984 controls and emerging risk group. He Karen Johannes Dalton and her Karen Ziegler Kelly served as a Rye City council member a family moved back to the East Coast 4304 Big House Road few years back. He enjoys sailing his from California. Her two middle school Norcross, GA 30092-1357 Morgan 38 on Long Island Sound and students and high school junior are (770) 329-2244 started running again after eight years off. adjusting to Rochester, N.Y., where her [email protected] Timm Becker Brandhorst lives in husband runs the local NBC station. Concord, Mass., and has two daughters, Before they left California, Karen and President: Mandy Shane Dicker Emma (a sophomore at Concord Carlisle her family visited Pam Mattimore and Fund Manager: David E. Schwager High School), and Claire (seventh grade her husband, Tom Normoyle ’80. Pam Reunion Chair: Douglas K. Easterly at Carlisle Public School). Timm works at Air Products, based in volunteers at the schools and with Allentown, Pa., but travels the world James Hartman joined Merchants Bank the local youth lacrosse program. and gets back to see Tom and their as vice president and commercial lender. Her husband, Eric, works for State daughter, Emma (now in high school), He resides in Bethlehem, Pa., with his Street Global Advisors, in investment as often as possible. wife, Donna. James has over 25 years of management and research. Timm often banking experience with various fi nancial sees Ellen Hughes Mushlitz and Lynn institutions throughout the Lehigh Anzenberger Aghajanian. 1983 Valley, including Lafayette Ambassador Thanks to Anne Harwood Matlack Michael D. Browne Bank and Meridian Bank. for all the hard work on the Class of 1985 935 Park Ave., Apt. 4B Pat Beck lives in Hope Valley, R.I., Annual Fund gift. Donations from 174 New York, NY 10028 with his wife of 19 years, Karen, and his classmates exceeded the participation goal (917) 363-0856 eighth-grade son, Colin. Pat is a landscape of 35%, reaching 38.08% and raising [email protected] architect but also raises Silver Fox meat $76,081. rabbits, which he sells to chefs and at his Dave Daniels is managing director President: Jeffrey R. Purdon weekend farmers’ market booth. He is and head of the fi nancial sponsors Fund Managers: Cheryl L. Johnson, writing a book, pairing up the best chefs group at RBC Capital Markets in New Ellen Poriles Weiler in Rhode Island to feature local proteins York. He resides in Ridgewood, N.J., Reunion Chairs: Theresa Heaney Galla, and produce with the best family farms. with his wife, Janet Byers Daniels ’84, Ellen Poriles Weiler To be titled, An Ode to Rhode Island and children Caitlin, 18, Brian, 16, Farms and Food, it will include Kylie, 14, and Brynna, 9. Dave Tucker Troxell moved to northern photographs of each chef at the farm, regularly sees classmates Pete Demers, Virginia in 2007, where he runs a their philosophies, and in-kitchen Tom Ellison, Tom Moriarty, Carl division of Citigroup’s private bank, photographs of a recipe inspired by the Huppert, and Grant Doelp. which takes him to Philadelphia, Miami, experience. For more, follow Pat’s blog, The Joe Heaney 50 by 50 High Dallas, Houston, and London. Tucker’s www.rifarmsandfood.com. Point Challenge continues. On May 27, wife, Michelle, owns and operates a Joe’s son, Joseph IV “Moe,” was photography business. They have two accepted into the Class of 2015 at John children. Catherine, 13, plays on a 1985 Hopkins University, and he and Joe tournament softball team and is a Betsy Hughes Phillips climbed the highest point in Texas, straight-A student. Son Kyle, 11, is an 2 Surrey Road Guadalupe Peak. Next planned high expert with Legos, and, to Tucker’s Summit, NJ 07901-2409 points were Gannet Peak in Wyoming, regret, is a Yankees fan. [email protected] King Peak in Utah, and Mt. Elbert in In July, Mike Browne attended the Colorado, all three climbed during the 50th birthday party of J.B. Reilly in President: Charles F. Smith Jr. end of July and fi rst week in August. Saucon Valley, Pa. Other attendees Fund Manager: Anne Harwood Matlack These three peaks bring Joe’s total to 37, included Benji Boscolo, Tony Furey, Reunion Chair: Geri Landy Rago with two climbing seasons to go to fi nish Scott Gordon, Dave Kennedy, Tim Web Page Administrator: Open his goal of 50 peaks by 50 years old. Lucas, Greg Ginsberg ’82, and David Debbie Marion Murray and Betsy “Odie” Knight ’82. Tim is a father for ’Pards gathered at the Yale Club in New Hughes Phillips see each other every the fi fth time. He and wife Bianca York City in April for the New York summer at Camp Merriwood in Orford, welcomed Miguel Oscar June 14. Alumni Dinner. The Class of 1985 was N.H., where their daughters are at camp well represented, and after a festive together. Debbie lives in Darien, Conn. cocktail hour, classmates heard remarks by President Daniel H. Weiss followed by Q&A. Attendees included Matt Fahey, Alex Gleeson, Michael Ippolito, Sandy Kazinski, and Betsy Hughes Phillips. Matt Fahey lives in Rye, N.Y., with his wife, Missie, and their three boys, Quinn, 13, Peter, 11, and Harry, 4. Matt is a

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studentsClass in their endeavors Notes abroad. Barry and Melissa Lennon. In August, 1986 Sally’s unfl agging spirit during her long Chrissy planned to travel to Amsterdam Paul C. Hackett III illness was an inspiration to all who and Paris and hoped to catch the Foo [email protected] knew and loved her. She would want Fighters show at the Rock en Seine students who may benefi t from the festival. President: Open Fund to do well and embrace that Fund Manager: Kristen Gay Lewis spirit.” To contribute, send a check Reunion Chairs: Wynne A. Whitman (with “Sally Elbert Kalin ’87 Memorial 1991 Fund for Study Abroad” on the check’s Incoming Correspondent: Open memo line or on a separate note) to Lafayette College, Attn: Sherie Beers, President: Thomas P. Heard 1987 Ê 207 Markle Hall, Easton, PA 18042. Fund Manager: Open Edward I. Ackerman Reunion Chair: 276 Brookline St. Catherine Moran Lippman Needham, MA 02492 1988 [email protected] Tim Hylan 50 Old Tappan Road 1992 Ê President: John C. Santos Jr. Glen Cove, NY 11542 Rachel Gordon Skrzypczak Fund Manager: Lori Garb Blutfield [email protected] 224 Central Ave. Reunion Chairs: Elise Nappi, Pleasantville, NY 10570 Madeline Green Smith President: David R. Rose Jr. [email protected] Web Page Administrator: Fund Manager: Rachel Nelson Moeller Edward I. Ackerman Reunion Chair: Elizabeth C. Freebairn Presidents: Laurie Gormley Broderick, Jennifer Van Cleef Wilke Stephen Delahunty was elected to the Fund Manager: Thomas J. Costello North American board of Global IT 1989 Reunion Chair: Christine O’Hea Pitluk Community Association, which includes Incoming Correspondent: Open more than 800 member organizations Jason Ojalvo reports he launched and more than 3.9 million IT President: Erin Bass-Goldberg Audiobook Creation Exchange professionals. Fund Manager: John T. Donovan (www.acx.com) in May, for Audible. Tom Gibbons was appointed Reunion Chairs: com, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. environmental commissioner for Jersey M. Katherine Longo Van Cleef, ACX connects authors and publishers City, N.J. Tom spent the past eight years Valinoti White with actors and recording studios to working in New York City’s Department Web Page Administrator: create audio books. of Environmental Protection in Vincent J. Petitto, Jason also reports he hung out with connection with the upgrade and repair [email protected] Tony Brooke ’91 at the Grammy of water and wastewater infrastructure. A Awards in Feb. 13. Both longtime resident of Jersey City, Tom said were celebrating Grammy nominations, he was inspired by Mayor Jerramiah Ojalvo for executive producing the Healy’s “Green Initiative” and decided 1990 Woody Allen audio book collection to seek this opportunity to help the city Stephanie Deigan (in which Woody reads all of his classic protect and manage open space and other [email protected] short stories collected over the past 40 natural resources, such as water and air. years) and Brooke for engineering the A follow-up on the sad news President: Open most recent Richard Thompson album. reported a year ago regarding Sally Fund Manager: T. Brendan Gilligan Sadly, neither won. Both will try again Elbert Kalin’s death from cancer. Reunion Chair: for a Grammy in 2012. Sally’s parents, Vivian and Edward Kimberly Ramstad Streamer Jason performed with the reunited Elbert ’55, established a memorial fund Web Page Administrator: Open band Weird People while back on in her honor. The fund’s dedication campus for the Class of 1991 20-year reads: “The Sally Elbert Kalin ’87 Chris Blakelock wrote that he fi nally reunion. The group includes ’91ers Memorial Fund for Study Abroad is made the Wall of Fame at Flamingo Tony Brooke, Joe Cigan, Steve established in the permanent Golf in Surf City, Long Beach Island, Gotlieb, Mike Pressman, and Joe endowment of Lafayette College. The N.J. He achieved the score during the Tosolt, as well as Tyrone Cabalu ’89. Fund is an expression of our desire for weekly tournament. Finishing tied for Mike Dietzsch and his wife, Sally’s memory to live on in the fi rst in his age group, he was forced into Dorothy, welcomed a baby boy July 12. Lafayette community, where she made a playoff, which he lost by a stroke. Ryan Michael weighed 7 pounds, lifelong friends and attained the wisdom Chrissy Santangelo lives in Dubai 10 ounces. Ryan joins 4-year-old big and maturity that characterized her life. and works for a music production and sister Rachael. Mike also celebrated International study was a component of promotion company that stages live his 16-year anniversary with AT&T. her Lafayette experience, and it is our concerts. Chrissy traveled back to the hope that the fund will assist future U.S. in June, where she visited with Jill

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Jason,Class and sons Luke Notesand Andre. Consulting, while Eddie works for 1993 Beth Curran is professor of French Smith & Nephew Orthopedics. Stan G. Horowitz fi lm and literature at Temple University Patrick Consolla described a mini 342 E. 67th St., Unit 3E in Philadelphia. She and her longtime reunion in Tokyo this past June, where New York, NY 10065-6239 beau, Len Sbordone, live on City Island he was joined by Billy Bush ’94 and [email protected] in the Bronx, N.Y. Bill Thygeson. Yvonne Koulouthros, owner of the Laura Howell has returned from President: Alexis J. Belladonna editorial services and consulting fi rm Way her second military deployment. After Fund Managers: Monica Morgan Levy, With Words (www.waywithwords.com), spending a year in Iraq as an Army Ryan E. Schedler and her husband, John Economides, live major working with both U.S. teams Reunion Chair: Mark Suffredini in Mahwah, N.J. and Iraqi logistics managers to improve Eileen Murray, with her husband, the overall function of the Iraqi security Phil Berkeley and Sheryl Bodin married Chris Hatton, and their young sons, forces, she is now a Ph.D. candidate at this past July in New York City. Many Max and Zef, moved from Athens, Ga., Duquesne University, where she works ’Pards attended, including Karen to New Paltz, N.Y. Eileen is professor in molecular ecology. Anathan, Andrew Burdick, Dino of mathematics education at SUNY– Since August 2008, Leigh Berardelli Capuano, Stan Horowitz, Michael and New Paltz. Frosch and her family have been stationed Lisa Moskow ’96 Kimelman, Randy After a planned yearlong hiatus that in Lemoore, Calif. Her husband, Tom, Oser, Stu Pleninger Ragins, Ryan included travels to Southeast Asia, is deployed on the USS Ronald Reagan, Schedler, Steven ’83 and Amy Mascolo Europe, and throughout the United where he is the commanding offi cer of ’83 Horowitz, Brady D’Elia ’94, States, Daria Panichas and her husband, an F-18 squadron attached to the carrier. Morris Fodeman ’94, Julian Choi ’95, Tommy Hansen, returned this spring to While Tom is deployed, Leigh is home Andrew Wallach ’95 and Dina Opici their home in Philadelphia, where Daria with their three kids, ages 4, 6, and 9, ’95, and Jeff Wylde ’95. works in website development. and also supports the wives of the men Following the wedding, Stan Horowitz Maribeth Swan specializes in the in Tom’s squadron. She joined a new and his family traveled to Lake Placid, fi eld of fashion styling and sales, both company with other Navy wives called N.Y., where Stan competed in and as owner of Swan Image Consulting Homecoming Trunk Shows. fi nished the Ironman Lake Placid in just (www.swanimageconsulting.com) and as A New Jersey mini reunion at the over 13 hours. He would love to connect a stylist and closet consultant at Looks home of the parents of Jen Morelli with other graduates who are participating Clothing LLC. Residing in Watertown, Style included Nancy White Bathurst, in races. Mass., she continues to enjoy singing Juli Papa Drinane, Monica Morgan Adam H. Lotkin joined Rutter Mills and songwriting in her spare time. Levy, Julie Ritter Shawaryn, Jen Van law fi rm in Norfolk, Va. A graduate of Gina Marshall Arias lives in Cleef Wilke ’92, and Jen Emmitt Howard University School of Law, Adam Brooklyn, N.Y., with her son, Khalil, 9, Nowack ’95. concentrates in litigation and received the and is a senior community partner Michele Hamlen Klein lives in Super Lawyer Rising Star Award by his coordinator at Fund for the Public Brooklyn, N.Y., and keeps busy with peers four times—2007, 2008, 2010, Health of New York. her son Christopher, 10, and his travel and 2011. Moving from California to Arizona baseball and soccer teams, plus daughter Mike Taylor left behind a professional to Colorado, Wendy Miller Monaco, Lauren, 5, who is involved in tennis, baseball career that had him in both the a nurse, and her husband, Frank, have ballet, and mani/pedis. When Michele Florida Marlins and Cleveland Indian settled in Palm Desert, Calif., with their is not working at her family’s conference systems. After four years of trying to break two children, Lucas, 3, and Vanessa, 1. planning business, she plays on a through as a player, and not wanting to About two years ago and after many women’s tennis team that made the pursue a career as a manager, he switched years in Denver, Ana Sanjuan with her Manhattan playoffs. to a career in law enforcement and was husband, Ben Senterfi t, and sons Betsy Bassett De Paolo held a mini promoted to lieutenant in the Deptford Raphael, 7, and Julian, 5, relocated to reunion in June. She and fi ve classmates Township (N.J.) police department. Red Hook, N.Y. Ana is principal of traveled to Napa and San Francisco to Along with 13 others, Mike was inducted Thinking Partners (www.yourthinking celebrate their milestone birthdays: into the Gloucester County (N.J.) Sports partners.com), which offers business Elizabeth White Bostwick, Lisa Hall of Fame. development and marketing Carlson Hill, Christine Yang Ko, Leigh Woods married Adam Silver consultation and coaching. Rose-Michele Weinryb Nardi, and July 16 in Saugerties, N.Y. The couple Donna Sepulveda Herley lives in Carrie Davidson Rullo. resides in Long Island City, N.Y., across Maplewood, N.J., with her husband, the river from where Leigh works in Brendan, and three children, Charlie, 7, Manhattan as a television/web video Audie, 4, and Ellie, 1. Before giving editor. Traci Ball Socha, Beth Curran, birth to her third child, Donna was a Laine Fast ’94, Yvonne Koulouthros, brand development manager at Unilever. Eileen Murray, Daria Panichas, and Eddie and Nicole Taurisano Albert Maribeth Swan attended. live in Upper St. Clair, Pa., and are Dr. Traci Ball Socha, a pediatrician, parents of Edward, 7, and Michael, 4. lives in Carlsbad, Calif., with her husband, Nicole is a project manager at Deloitte

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plansClass a reception at theNotes Pelham 1994 (N.Y.) Country Club. 1999 Mara Weinstein Friedman Pamela Perez 15 Rainbow Ridge Drive 258 North Ballston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 1996 Scotia, NY 12302 (973) 994-1128 Incoming Correspondent: Open [email protected] [email protected] President: Thomas A. DiGiovanni President: Amanda Alpert Knight President: Wendy R. Furrer Fund Managers: Lynne A. Cavanaugh, Fund Manager: Amanda Alpert Knight Fund Manager: Stephanie A. Hayes Rawle G. Howard Reunion Chairs: Taryn Boland, Reunion Chairs: Wendy R. Furrer, Reunion Chair: Stephen H. Konya Megan Sweeney Waite Melanie Armstrong Jaenicke Web Page Administrator: Web Page Administrators: Web Page Administrator: Tracey Long Audrey Twyman Langan, Adriana Franceschini Casey, Berton, [email protected] [email protected] Jennifer Padgett Ferrie

Pam Perez is excited to report that she 1997 Ê ran her fi rst 5k in July and her second in 1995 Eric S. Goll August. She recently began a new job at Vicki Salemi [email protected] Skidmore College. c/o Pfenning Alumni Center Saskia Witkam Valentine and her Lafayette College President: Kimberly A. Leary husband, Rich, are thrilled to announce Easton, PA 18042 Fund Manager: Timothy E. Herburger the birth of their second child, a baby [email protected] Reunion Chair: girl, Brooke Alexandra, who was born Michele Kaplan McMillan Feb. 23. She joins big brother Chase President: Karen L. Hughes Web Page Administrator: Cooper, who is 2 years old. Saskia and Fund Manager: Meegan E. McVay Shannon Gregg Agin Rich bought a house and moved to Reunion Chair: Siobhan Crann Winograd Manhasset, N.Y., after living in Web Page Administrator: Vicki Salemi Hoboken, N.J. for eight years. 1998 Kelly Strickler Cray, her husband, Kirk and Lauren Schulte Kjeldsen live Tarin Decembrino Cataldo Charles, and 4-year-old daughter, in Shanghai, China. Lauren works as a (610) 688-3837 Aliceanna, welcomed new family business director for Evonik Degussa [email protected] member, Meriel, Dec. 3. Kelly fi nished Specialty Chemicals and was selected her fi rst half marathon in May. to start a new corporate division in President: David A. Cheney Jennifer Womer Kreatsoules and Shanghai after three successful years Fund Manager: Open her husband, Constantine, welcomed a as division director in Hopewell, Va. Reunion Chair: baby girl, Demetra Laurel, July 1. Last November, Emily Boyd Nicole Magnant Morrissey Sean McElroy announced his Hanlon and her husband, Jeff, Web Page Administrator: Maureen engagement to Karen Briggs. They plan welcomed their baby girl, Brooke Rafferty Hopper a wedding this May. Sean is employed by Palmer. Brooke weighed 7 pounds, Raytheon in Marlborough, Mass. 4 ounces, and joins her big sisters Amy Boutillier is engaged to Alexis, 5, and Lindsay, 3. Jim Farrant. The couple plans a Jonathan Lepler planned to marry wedding this spring. 2000 Meegan Tuohy in September. Meegan Kate Thompson McDaniel and her Diane Pisseri Lindemann works for a hedge fund in Westport, husband, Erik, welcomed their daughter, [email protected] Conn., and Jonathan is the principal Ryen Emi, Sept. 22, 2010. of Eco Site Development LLC in Erin Grath Pedalino and her President: Joshua W. Ruthizer Brewster, N.Y. husband, Luigi, welcomed their fi rst Fund Manager: Daniel Turrentine Meegan McVay and Vicki Salemi baby, Carlo Michael, Feb. 28. Reunion Chair: James E. Abels got together in June in New York City. David Divinagracia was married Meegan started a new job with her to Nicole Coletti Nov. 27, 2010, at Marianne Gawler will wed Scott other alma mater, George Washington Providence Biltmore Hotel, Providence, Snyder this spring. University, as director of development R.I. They honeymooned in Mexico and Keri Grunther Brady, Sara for Elliott School of International live in New York, N.Y. Hoffmann Joy, and Diane Pisseri Affairs. While in Massachusetts this Thomas J. Stoudt Jr. was appointed Lindemann took a road trip to the summer, she caught up with Jo-Ellen assistant principal of Orefi eld Middle Crayola Factory in Easton in June. Their Paradise Holbrook, Kim Horai School, Allentown, Pa. kids had a great time running around Gettens, and their families. the Quad and Farinon Center at Wedding bells will ring for Tonie Lafayette beforehand. James DeLuca Augurt when she ties the knot in was supposed to make the trip but was January with Erik Costello. She unable to attend.

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Karen Briggs and Sean McElroy companiesClass on fi nancing Notes and operational the church’s college ministry. Landon ’99 got engaged in the Dominican strategies. He and his family live in accepted the position at CCO as campus Republic. They plan to wed next May Charlotte, N.C., but his offi ce is in New minister for Ohio State University and on Cape Cod. York. He and wife Cassie welcomed other area college students at his church. Tiffany Folmer Lawrence is a Robert Granger (9 pounds, 6 ounces, Katie Duffy Kleeblatt and her school psychologist for Avon (N.Y.) and 21 inches) Jan. 26. They moved to husband, Michael, welcomed their Central School District. She is married Norway for a few months to help one of second son, Hunter Duffy, May 13. and has two children, Carolyn Elise and Robert’s clients. They enjoyed skiing— Hunter, who joins big brother Ford, Spencer James. even in June. They returned to the 2½, weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and AnnMarie Granite planned to States in September. was 20 inches long. The Kleeblatts live marry Brian Gray in October. The two Kara and Jonathan Bowser ’99 in McLean, Va., and Katie reports that met at Yankees’ Opening Day in April welcomed a baby girl Jan. 20. Lauren she loves being a full-time mother. 2010. Marie is their fi rst child and was Kate Madden Bieg and her 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and 19 inches husband, Tim Bieg ’01, are the long. They live in Vienna, Va., near proud parents of Seamus, 3, and Tess, 1. 2001 Washington, D.C. Michael Amatangelo and his Paige Olek Ingelsby wife, Kelly Barnes Amatangelo ’01, 1321 Statesman Road welcomed a son, Michael Sylvester, Norristown, PA 19403 2002 Ê July 13. [email protected] Christine D. Socha (908) 451-9159 President: Open [email protected] 2003 Fund Manager: Rebecca F. Waxman Liza Lesser Reunion Chair: Nicholas M. Groch President: Clifford C. Michaels [email protected] Fund Manager: Cara E. Belardi Tiffany Denithorne Hood and her Reunion Chair: Tracy Kirwan Fay President: Morgan Albus Mooney husband, Geoff, welcomed a baby girl Web Page Administrator: Fund Manager: Melissa Mitchell Pizarro May 11, Mia. Mia joins big brother Christine D. Socha Reunion Chair: Alison Ahart Williams Colin, who is 3 years old. Web Page Administrator: Tim Bieg and Kate Madden Bieg Sandy Veresink and her husband, Michael De Lisi, ’02 sent an updated photo of their son, Robert, welcomed their son, Kian [email protected] Seamus, 3, and daughter, Tess, 1. Michael Kovacs, June 24. Kian weighed Colin Roosma married Laura 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured Pisterzi June 4 in Rhinecliff, N.Y. Colin 19 inches. 2004 missed reunion because he was on his Although they did not know each Jillian M. Dodge honeymoon in Greece. The couple lives other at Lafayette, Liza Zitelli and Jon 1313 Grand St., Apt. 212 in New York City. Grabowski began dating in May 2008 Hoboken, NJ 07030 Gregory Korzen married Angelena after meeting in the parking lot of a (201) 638-6219 Moseley May 22 in Broomall, Pa., at Bruce Springsteen concert at Nassau [email protected] St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church. The Coliseum. They got engaged in July and reception was held at the Atrium, Curtis plan to wed next fall. Jon works as an President: Alex L. Karapetian Center, Philadelphia. Mark Ravalico attorney in New York City. Liza teaches Fund Managers: was best man, and Brent Charriere while completing her doctorate in Megan Longo Villanella, and Christopher VanDusen served literature at Fordham University. Christine L. Bender as groomsmen. Also present were Daniel and Emelie George Rubin Reunion Chair: Amy A. Giacobone Kimberly Kirsch Huddleston, Eric are proud to announce the birth of their Lopez, Matthew Maiorino ’04, baby girl. Elliot Margot was born May Jillian Dodge lives in Hoboken, N.J., Meredith Kirsch Mischner, Michael 20 and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. and works at LeadDog Marketing Ott, Beth Sharkin VanDusen ’02, Landon Adams married Khadija Group in Manhattan (with fellow ’Pard and Jeff and Erin Beckley Weinman. Garrison April 2 in New Orleans with Stephanie Rosman ’06) producing Angelena and Gregory honeymooned 400 family members and friends on events. Jillian is also on the board of at the Cove at Atlantis in the Bahamas. hand, including Kenya Allen, Zakia Party With Purpose, a volunteer-based The bride has both her bachelor’s (’01) Dilday, Darren Lopez, Justin Kidwell nonprofi t in Hoboken that raises money and MBA (’04) from St. Joseph’s ’00, Chris Nixon ’04, Reco Collins for local causes through events such as University and is a vice president of ’05, and Nkrumah Pierre ’06. The the annual Hoboken 5K Run. She and client services at Synovate Healthcare. couple resides in Columbus, Ohio, Frank Ventresca (University of Delaware Gregory is a medical sales consultant for where both work for Coalition for ’04) got engaged the night before they Zimmer Orthopaedics. The couple lives Christian Outreach (CCO). Landon completed the Vancouver Marathon in the Philadelphia area. met his wife at their home church, New May 1. They plan to wed next fall. Robert Albergotti works for Salem Missionary Baptist Church, when Tom Gauntner fi nished his fourth AlixPartners, advising distressed their pastor called them together to lead season as Lafayette’s head fencing coach.

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The team posted its second winning engaged.Class The couple Notesplanned to marry professor of economics. The couple season in three years, fi nishing 10–10. in November in Buffalo, N.Y. honeymooned in Jamaica. This year, Tom was able to qualify a David Keyser is engaged to Rebecca Richard Jackson married Danielle record eight fencers for the NCAA Reichel (Ramapo College of New Jersey Bovelle (Muhlenberg College ’05) July Regional Tournament, with one of them, ’06). They plan to marry this June. 16 in East Northport, N.Y. Of Richard’s Andre Rafi zadeh ’13, moving on to the Derek Stefanik is pursuing a six groomsmen, two were Leopards: regional fi nals for the fi rst time since doctorate in cellular and molecular Brandon McCloud and Reco Collins. Andrew Kopelman ’06. Tom strapped biology at Boston University and is Brian Geraghty was married to on his running shoes for the Cleveland engaged to Dani Williams (Pennsylvania Devon Voake (Swarthmore College ’06) Marathon in May and was training for the State University). over Fourth of July weekend in New Hartford Marathon in October. In his John Veltri is employed at Thomson England. spare time, Tom plays acoustic rock gigs at Reuters as a client specialist and is Jamey Lepre wed Jenn Richards private shows and corporate picnics. You engaged to Ellen Tarves ’05. July 9. Several Lafayette alums/ can fi nd him at Tommy G—Unplugged Thank you to Dave Norton for Chi Phis attended, including Mark on Facebook, where he hopes to have an providing class updates since graduation. Bonavitacola, Jake Garcia, J.F. Zoller, entire album available soon. Marc London ’06, Andrew Morley Last spring, Katherine Blair fi nished ’06, and Zach Silverman ’06. her J.D. and a master’s of health care 2005 Amy Levinson planned to marry leadership in health law, policy, and Catherine A. Hobby Vince Caruso (Westminster Abbey ethics at University of Denver. Katherine 29 Rowan Road College, ’04) Oct. 22 in the Greater plans to stay in Denver and practice Chatham, NJ 07928 Philadelphia area. Amy’s matron of health care law. (973) 769-0012 honor was Cristin Timoney, who Wendy Abrantes works at Lehigh [email protected] welcomed her second daughter at the University as a research scientist on an end of May. Amy and Vince actually met ADVANCE grant from National President: Lee M. Goldfarb through Cristin and her husband, Mike Science Foundation. Fund Manager: Lee M. Goldfarb Messinger, who works with Vince. Mary Anne Kourtz graduated Reunion Chair: Erin C. McKan Cliff Haldeman was married with a bachelor’s in nursing from Web Page Administrator: Open June 25 to Maria Viercinski (DeSales MGH Institute of Health Professions University alum) in Swoyersville, Pa. in Boston. Kourtz was one of 399 While on a trip to Boston for a small Leopards in attendance included students in the graduate school’s reunion with Jaclyn Chomsky, Emily Paul Johnston, Matt Lewis, Greg Class of 2011. Zyborowicz Dayton, Lauren Doyle, Silverman, Colin Sinatro, Janis Eisl Sarah Bassin is employed as Kelly Foran, Taryn Landers, Devon ’04, Dan Kiesel ’04, and Cole executive director at New Ground: A Landers Shirley, Joelle Sobin, and Maloney ’04. Cliff works as an engineer Muslim Jewish Partnership for Change Erin Wolfson, Catherine Hobby for Boeing and has moved to the Ridley in Los Angeles. She was also ordained heard that Jaclyn was engaged to Park, Pa., location for the V-22 Osprey as a rabbi by Hebrew Union College Michael Kivitt in May. The couple program. Maria earned her master’s in Los Angeles in May. plans to wed next June. in education from Boston College Kelly Russell was hired as public Jonathan Glick completed the and is a special education teacher. relations account manager by Pinckney Vermont Tough Mudder run in May Drew Moyer married Ansly Paulk Hugo Group, a full-service marketing and then moved to Norwalk, Conn. He (Dartmouth College ’04, University of communications fi rm in Syracuse, N.Y. started a new job as a senior engineer at Georgia Law ’07) April 30 in Atlanta. Janelle Amidon Kapusta gave birth Sikorsky Aircraft and became engaged Their wedding party included Adam to a son, Ryan Alexander, May 24. to Jennifer Caruso (University of Bucci and Tom Soldan ’04. Other Elizabeth King was married to Connecticut ’03) in June. Lafayette alumni who attended included John T. Lynch III (Pennsylvania State Reco Collins tied the knot with Brian Fedish, Joanna Mack Stahl, University ’04) June 11 on the beach bride Tiffani Sterrette. The couple Kevin Swords ’02, Joe ’03 and Kristin in Asbury Park, N.J. exchanged vows Oct. 10, 2010, at Quigley ’04 Saporetti, Matt Nate DeLong is engaged to Amy Newton White Mansion in Maryland. Tambellini ’03, Chris ’04 and Emily Lang (Purdue University). The couple Standing alongside the groom was best Myers ’03 Royle, John ’03 and Aly plans to wed Sept. 29 at Washington’s man Brandon McCloud and Gross ’04 Ricketts, Jeff Zambrano River Farm along the Potomac in groomsmen Christopher Nixon ’04, ’03, Jeff Rodgers ’04, Jill Saporetti Alexandria, Va. Maurice Bennett ’06, and Reginald Bucci ’06, and Matt Kamine ’07. Danielle DeVita and Michael Clark. Lafayette attendees included Drew and Ansly honeymooned in McWilliams (Springfi eld College ’05) Stephanie Ingram, Richard Jackson, Hawaii. Drew plays baseball in a local were married Oct. 30, 2010, at Seton Britney McCoy, Landon Adams ’02, Metro Atlanta league. Shrine. Danielle is an account director at Dion Witherspoon ’06, Nkrumah In March 2010, Jackie Fitzgerald Novita Communications in Brooklyn, Pierre ’07, Marvin Snipes ’07, Kisha wed Brian Keelen (Rutgers ’03) and the N.Y., where the couple resides. They Thomas ’08, Gladstone Hutchinson, couple was expecting a baby girl in honeymooned in Thailand. associate professor of economics, and September. Jackie is employed as a Abigail Frueh and Kevin Size are Ute Shumacher, visiting assistant kindergarten teacher at the Jersey Shore.

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Stacey Ehrlich Fine and husband a programClass underwriter Notes for National In May, David Cipoletti graduated Wes welcomed their son, Liam Hunter Specialty Underwriters Inc. from Brown University with a Ph.D. in April 7. engineering. His dissertation was entitled Matt and Diane Mitchell Young “Deformation Mechanisms in Magnesium announce the birth of their son, Tyler 2006 Alloys at Elevated .” In the Harrison, May 29. He weighed 7 Eiko Suzuki fall, he began as a visiting assistant pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20½ inches 161 E. 96th St., Apt. 5D professor in the mechanical engineering long. Matt continues to work from New York, NY 10128 department at Bucknell University. home as a design engineer for Jormac (917) 599-6672 For the past year and a half, Matt Aerospace, while Diane takes a break [email protected] Verbyla worked for the Connecticut- from the National Aquarium to care based environmental engineering and for Tyler. President: Kelly E. Barrows hydrogeology consulting fi rm HRP Jack Furlong directs two orchestras Fund Managers: Kelly E. Barrows, Associates with fellow Lafayette alumni for the musicals Joseph and the Amazing Melissa J. Spitz Diane Tran ’11 and CEO Walter Technicolor Dreamcoat and Bye Bye Reunion Chair: Melissa J. Spitz Gancarz ’74. He is starting a master’s Birdie, both for the Hopewell (N.J.) Web Page Administrator: in environmental engineering at Valley Children’s Theatre. On College David G. Glasser, University of South Florida, where his Hill, Jack prepped for his third year in [email protected] thesis will cover pathogen removal in the music department as director of the wastewater treatment systems and the pep band, which has a new name: Louis Ortenzio III married Jayna reuse of effl uents for irrigation. Matt Leopard Pride. Reggi in Wheeling, W. Va., May 28. returned from a month-long National Kelly Foran is now full-time primary Ryan Hittner was a groomsman. Louis, Science Foundation-funded research trip care psychologist at the West Haven a chemical engineering graduate, works in Bolivia, where his team studied the (Conn.) campus of VA Connecticut for Kruger Inc., Cary, N.C. performance of three wastewater Healthcare System. Husband Michael Daniela Simova received an MBA, treatment systems constructed with Tuller planned to start Sept. 1 as an with specializations in strategy, fi nance, funds from the United States Agency for industrial and organizational and global business, from NYU Stern International Development. In psychologist with PepsiCo in Purchase, School of Business in September 2010. November 2009, Matt married Wendy N.Y. They planned to move to Fairfi eld, James Carroll attends Ross Antunez, whom he met while working Conn., in August. University School of Veterinary with CARE International in Honduras. After spending more than fi ve years Medicine in New Jersey. The couple lives in Tampa. as an admissions counselor and pursuing J. Ryan Lawlis attends Chicago- a master’s in higher education Kent College of Law and stays in touch administration at Marywood University, with David Clements. 2007 Ê Maria Caggiano accepted a position at Danielle Seger was promoted to Jillian M. Gaeta Pace University and moved to New manager of private equity investments at [email protected] York. She is senior admissions counselor Verizon Investment Management. She for the New York City campus and will volunteers for St. Hubert’s Animal President: Meghan J. Hargrave be recruiting in Massachusetts, Shelter, Madison, N.J. Fund Managers: Carli A. Siger, Pennsylvania, and Staten Island, N.Y. Alix Kenney married Austin Matthew J. Potter In July, Erica Saccente fi nished her Holtsclaw in Alexandria, Va., June 4. Reunion Chair: Lauren M. Fisher graduate program in advanced practice Austin works for the U.S. Army, and Alix Web Page Administrator: Frank R. nursing at Columbia University. She fi nished her fi rst year at Georgetown Giannelli III, [email protected] received the Mary Simmons Award for University Law Center. Gregory “demonstrating compassion and devotion Heitmann ’09 was a groomsman, Marc Jacqueline Golden and Frank to the mental health needs of patients.” Cardella was a “bridesman,” and Colleen Cortazar are engaged to be married Erica will continue working at New York Walsh Cardella offi ciated. Several other next year. Frank began his internal State Psychiatric Institute, where she is an alumni attended: Steve Caruso, Jared medicine residency at Massachusetts R.N. in the inpatient psychiatric unit. Doucette, Nick Masluk, Rachael in Boston, while After taking a fi ve-week trip to Italy in Oleski, Kristin Rhebergen, Mike Jacqueline will graduate from University September, she will also start working at Xanthopoulos, Jonathan Kurz ’05, of Miami Miller School of Medicine HELP/PSI in the Bronx as a psychiatric Matt Robinson ’05, Will Dietz ’06, this May. nurse practitioner. She will treat patients Claire Bourquin ’07, Christine Burke In April, Michael Gonzalez passed with HIV, substance abuse issues, and ’07, and Kelly Milnes ’07. the Maryland state bar exam and was mental illness. Gina Talarico married Frank Savastano sworn in as a Maryland attorney in a After living in Seattle for six years, June 17 in New Jersey. Marie Berninger, June 5 ceremony held at the state capitol Farhan Ahmed and wife Andrea Dietz Ellie Burke, Meghan Edwards, Sally in Annapolis. planned to move to Chicago in Gillis, Melissa Korpela Gray, Sue Daina White planned to graduate in September. Farhan started the MBA O’Connell Kay, and Laura Kerr November from Institute of Integrative program at University of Chicago Booth attended. Gina and her husband bought Nutrition, affi liated with SUNY– School of Business, and Andrea works as a house in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Purchase, becoming a certifi ed health

FALL 2011 • lafayette 105 2007–2010 coach. This fall, she will begin a master’s CenterClass in Philadelphia, Notes Jason will do a with a going away party at her home in program in professional counseling at three-year residency in ophthalmology at New Jersey. William Paterson University. Temple University. In June, he moved to Kara Boodakian moved to San Kirby Waldinger Baldwin was Society Hill in Philadelphia with Allison Diego. promoted to assistant editor at her Quigley ’08. company, CFMA, in Princeton, N.J. She Ben Goldstein and Osarenomase is also a certifi ed yoga instructor, Egharevba both graduated this spring 2008 teaching group and private lessons at a from Drexel University College of Lauren Steinitz local studio. Kirby and her husband, Medicine. Ben plans to complete his 1530 Spruce St., Apt. 3 Nick ’06, bought their fi rst home in residency at Rainbow Babies and Philadelphia, PA 19102-4513 Gladstone, N.J., in April. Children’s Hospital at Case Western (206) 459-0687 Alex Chatfi eld left IBM Global Reserve University in Cleveland, while [email protected] Business Services to join a startup digital Osa plans to attend Loyola University’s technology company in New York City. Stritch School of Medicine for internal President: Carolyn R. Romney Since Alex joined AppNexus, the medicine. Fund Managers: Steven T. Roe, company has grown from fewer than 40 Jeremy Lavine has worked at Iridium, Andrew L. Stella employees in one offi ce to more than a satellite communications company in Reunion Chair: Amanda L. Niederauer 120 employees in three offi ces around Tysons Corner, Va., since January. He Web Administrator: Stefan J. McVeigh, the world. works in program management for [email protected] Greg Corcoran spent a year and a engineering, manufacturing, and support half serving as a volunteer emergency of satellite modems and phones. medical technician in Hackensack, N.J., Joseph Lanzot graduated from 2009 and was recently hired as a full time Rutgers School of Law and was Colleen Sullivan professional fi refi ghter in his hometown admitted to both the New York 3 Dunhill Road of Ridgewood, N.J. and New Jersey bar. Jackson, NJ 08527 Sylvie Mullins is working toward Kaydence Cowley and Ben [email protected] her Ph.D. in neuroscience at University Doremus were married June 4 in of Maryland School of Medicine. She Telluride, Colo. Lafayette alums in President: Arthur P. Ernst Jr. received a predoctoral fellowship from attendance included Greg Black, Ben Fund Manager: Sarah E. Maxwell National Institute on Drug Abuse in Flath, Carrie Fritsche, Jaclyn Smith, Reunion Chair: TarynAnn H. Barry support of her thesis project, Sam Hetzel ’06, Christian Malesky Web Administrator: Robert A. Follett, “Adolescent Marijuana Use and ’08, Bailey Simone ’08, Chris Wehrly [email protected] Maturation of Cortical Functions.” ’08, Jon Esser ’09, and Katie Sylvie and her boyfriend, Charlie Raver, Thompson ’09. planned to buy their fi rst home in Trish Sumpf and Josh Gordon 2010 Baltimore, in mid-September. were married May 7 in Bucks County, Marie A. Garofalo Sarah Smith works as a high school Pa. Trish graduated from Penn State [email protected] biology teacher and wetlands preserve College of Medicine in May and is manager at Germantown Academy, completing an internal medicine President: Jeffrey D. Zimmer Fort Washington, Pa. residency at University of Virginia. Josh Fund Manager: Teevrat Garg Emily Gallant received her master’s and Trish moved to Charlottesville, Va. Reunion Chair: Gabriel M. Rivera in applied behavior analysis from Josh is in his fi fth year with Air Products Web Page Administrator: Caldwell College and will pursue her and Chemicals in the commercial Brandon S. Gold, Ph.D. in the same fi eld at the college. technology department. [email protected] Thao “Liz” Nguyen was awarded Chrissy Fallivene planned to marry the National Science Foundation East Billy Cavagnaro (Sacred Heart ’05) in On Aug. 6, Marie Garofalo attended a Asia and Pacifi c Summer Institute North Caldwell, N.J., Sept. 24. The welcoming reception for the Class of Fellowship and studied at KAIST in wedding party included bridesmaids 2015 at the home of Morgan West ’13 South Korea this last summer. Emily Goldman Garibaldi and and her parents, Glen and Tammy, in Terese Brown graduated in Sarah Smedley. Huntington Beach, Calif. December from the fashion design Meghan Baker works at Fox News Marie traveled to New Jersey in June program at Fashion Institute of in New York City and has her own for her sister’s high school graduation. Technology (FIT). She is now launching weekly column, “App Attack,” which While on the East Coast, she visited a contemporary/couture women’s line, features useful apps for smartphones. with several students, admissions staff, Terese Sydonna. The AAS Exhibit at FIT The column runs on Fridays with and others at Lafayette. featured Terese’s work in December, video and written content on Foxnews. Marie works at Disney Consumer which the school’s newspaper detailed. com. Meghan spent a weekend in Products in Glendale, Calif. She has made Jason Brenner graduated from Montauk with Allison Murray, traveling to all 50 states a goal/hobby. George Washington University medical Amanda Goldberg, Lauren Fisher, She visited her cousin in Houston in July; school in May. After a one-year internship and Andrea Patterson. They Texas marked state 26. in internal medicine at Lankenau Medical celebrated Lauren’s move to California Rachel Ports and Franc Abott ’11

106 lafayette • FALL 2011 For full version and photos, see – http://community.lafayette.edu 2010–2011 were married May 28 in Baltimore, Md. ClassChristy Fic graduated Notes in July from Outstanding Friend to Kids awards They live in Breinigsville, Pa., and Franc the School of Information Sciences at committee. He is a member of the works at Lutron Electronics. University of Pittsburgh. She received Marquis Society and spoke at Career Tori Andrejecsk worked as a special her Master of Library Science degree Services Sophomore Surge program last education paraprofessional at Quaker with a specialization in archives, February. Farms Elementary School in Oxford, preservation, and records management. Danielle DiFede attends physician Conn., last year. In August, she started a She works at the Smithsonian assistant school at Long Island master’s degree program in speech/ Institution’s National Anthropological University–Brooklyn and lives in language pathology (communication Archives as a contract processing Brooklyn, N.Y. disorders) at Southern Connecticut archivist and lives in the Washington, Emily Lloyd is a fi rst-year student at State University. Tori stays in touch with D.C., metro area. University of Connecticut School of Heather Slugaski ’09 and Meghan Elizabeth Matecki fi nished the Dental Medicine. Muldowney ’08. Koch Associate Program this past In April, Hannah Smock traveled to summer, a year-long, nonprofi t Belarus with CitiHope International to management program in Washington, 2011 recognize the 25th anniversary of the D.C. She also started the D.C. chapter Rebecca A. Mohler Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Her goal was of Liberty on the Rocks. Elizabeth (717) 405-9306 (cell) to deliver $6.2 million in medicine to created the street campaign of Big [email protected] survivors, who are still battling health Government Gary, which was rolled out problems stemming from the at the Las Vegas Rock and Roll President: Jacquelyn C. Gowdy catastrophe. Marathon, then again at Charleston Fund Manager: Amanda H. Whitbred In spring, Andrew Baldridge Cooper River Bridge Run. In August, Reunion Chair: Rachel L. Hollander graduated summa cum laude from she started Seton Hall Law School, Web Page Administrator: University of Massachusetts with a Newark, N.J. Jessica C. Aston master’s in environmental engineering. Sarah Kolba is attending graduate He works as a water resources engineer school for art history at University David Lauritano went to Hawaii with for the Philadelphia Water Department, of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign. This his parents and two older brothers to focusing on green stormwater past summer, Sarah got engaged to celebrate the end of college bills. After management. Chuck Hoover, a 2008 graduate of Hawaii, he made a trip to Europe, In August 2010, Andrew proposed at University of Illinois, whom she met where he visited London, Paris, Berlin, sunrise to his girlfriend, Jacqui through her church, Illini Life Christian Munich, Prague, Budapest, Rome, and Molendyke, at Sea Isle, N.J. They Fellowship. Chuck has a bachelor’s Barcelona. He is in Houston preparing planned to marry in October, with in chemical engineering and works in to begin his fi rst job, with ExxonMobil. alums Breanne Michalek, Carolyn a chemical lab in town. They plan a Mike Handzo moved from his Zawislak, Kyle Basting, Hank Bink, June wedding. home in Massachusetts to Bethlehem, Rhodes Baker, and Zach Romano in Alan Raisman served as a site Pa., in August. He will start a one-year the wedding party. Andrew and Jacqui coordinator for two People to People term of AmeriCorps*VISTA service moved to Philadelphia’s Society Hill leadership programs at Harvard with Lehigh Valley Community Land neighborhood. University. In addition, he served as a Trust, an affordable housing initiative After two years at Lafayette, Jacqui motivational speaker, speaking to over under the Community Action transferred to Parsons The New School 400 students from 40 countries about Committee of the Lehigh Valley. of Design in New York City and international understanding and Kurt Yaeger’s honors thesis under graduated with top honors. Her fi rst job community relations. In October Robert Kurt, associate professor of was as a graphic designer at a small and November 2010, he served on the biology, was accepted for publication in luxury stationery company on Madison staff of the Dee Adcock for Congress Journal of Cancer Therapy. He will Avenue. She now works as a graphic campaign in Montgomery (Pa.) County attend Georgetown University School designer for a direct marketing fi rm just and parts of Philadelphia. This past of Medicine this fall. north of Philadelphia, focusing on email spring, he became development and Kelsey Slater, a Stroudsburg High and direct marketing. marketing coordinator for Lehigh School alumna and star, was welcomed Teevrat Garg fi nished his fi rst year in Valley Zoo, Schnecksville, Pa. back as its new girls’ volleyball coach. As the Ph.D. program at the Dyson School In early June, Alan spoke at the sixth someone who made her high school’s in Applied Economics and Management annual International Town & Gown record books with 500 career kills, and at Cornell University. He has kept Association University/City Relations a recent college player herself, Kelsey in touch with Sam Derrick, Ryan Conference in Boulder, Colo. This was looks forward to teaching the girls and Benjamin, Anthony Romanoski, the fi rst year Lafayette College was sharing with them her love for the Kyle deCant, Marc Desmond, Matt involved, and Alan was the only game. While coaching the summer and McGranaghan, and Michael Hadley. alumnus of a college or university to fall seasons, Kelsey is also in the process That group visited Teevrat in Ithaca, N.Y., speak at the conference. of joining the Foreign Service. throughout the year. He celebrated Wine Alan serves on the board of trustees Jennifer Bell, now employed as 3/9 with Sam and several other Cornell of People to People International and garden manager and Metzger Fields grad students. Weller Health Education Center’s environmental project coordinator at

FALL 2011 • lafayette 107 Class2011 Notes Lafayette, continues her efforts in the College’s organic garden, which she has tended since 2008. The two-acre site Travel the World with Fellow Alumni has 43 plots for community gardening; the rest is open to Lafayette students The Alumni Travel Program’s fall trip to China included three nights in Beijing who want to grow healthy, pesticide- followed by two nights in Xi’an, two in Guilin, a three-day Yangtze River cruise free produce. Leftovers from the dining aboard the Century Sky, and two nights in Shanghai. halls are composted for use in the “The trip was very interesting,” says Dan Headington ’64, accompanied by his garden. The project recently received wife, Dodie. “Many people are leaving farms and moving into the cities where they $56,000 in grants from United States live in high-rise apartment buildings that stretch as far as you can see, that is, on days Environmental Protection Agency, when the smog is not heavy.” He also noted that because of the “one-child policy,” Clinton Global Initiative University, the country now has a large senior population supported by a smaller working and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. population. Henry Sobel ’73 and his wife, Pat, also enjoyed the trip. Grant monies will fund a watering system and purchase compost bins and Other exciting trips planned for 2012 include: other supplies. Extra food from the River Life along the Waterways of Holland garden is donated to Safe Harbor, and Belgium (April 17–25), will include Floriade a homeless shelter in Easton. 2012, the world horticultural exposition held Christopher Vecchio is a currency once every 10 years. Travelers will board the M.S. analyst for DailyFX.com. He analyzes AmaLyra for such destinations as Amsterdam’s foreign exchange markets, while house-lined canals, historic windmills of Kinderdijk, keeping an eye on political and fi nancial and Bruges, one of the best-preserved medieval trends. He also uses technical analysis towns in Europe. to ascertain the most accurate short- and medium-term predictions. Cruising Alaska’s Glaciers and the Inside Passage Kristen Linderoth was promoted (June 21–28) aboard the M.V. Silver Shadow includes from director of basketball operations the historic towns of Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka. Along the way, passengers may see to assistant women’s basketball coach whales, harbor seals, sea lions, and eagles in their for University of New Hampshire. natural habitat. To receive early booking price, register by Nov. 16.

The journey to Italy’s Lake District (Sept. 5–12) features cruises on Lake Maggiore and Lake Como by private boat, and visits to historic, baroque villas and exotic gardens in the Borromean Islands—Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori. Also included are stops in Milan and Asona, just across the border with Switzerland. Early booking price deadline: May 8.

click on “alumni,” then “travel and learn.”

Celebrate Lafayette’s Founding

A year ago, on March 9, more than 500 alumni from Hong Kong to Dallas and from San Francisco to Boston gathered in 22 locations for “Wine 3/9,” a celebration of the signing of the charter by the governor of Pennsylvania March 9, 1826, establishing Lafayette College. Alumni are again encouraged to gather on March 9, 2012, for this annual event. Registration and more details will be featured on the website.

click on “alumni,” then “alumni events.” Illustration by Erwin Annulysse

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