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April 2010 Vol. 57 No. 1 www.clarion.edu/news Thank You Clarion clarion and beyond Kathryn Mary Jarzab (’07) is a mathematics teacher for the Corry Area School District, Corry, Pa. She is in her third year of teaching at both the high school and middle school. She is the middle school cross country President: coach and volunteers as a timer and assistant for the track team. Dr. Joseph Grunenwald What have you been doing since graduation? Executive Editor: Ron Wilshire (’72, ’74) I started my job search by attending an educators’ career fair. I stood in line for hours waiting for the chance to interview with Pennsylvania school Co-Editors: districts. Representatives from school districts outside of Pennsylvania Tom Schott approached the line and begged us to come over to their tables. They had Rich Herman (sports) numerous teaching positions to offer and bonuses. I learned that Clarion Design: graduates are highly sought after by school districts throughout the United States. Scott Kane (’04)/PAGES Ultimately, I chose to continue searching for a Pennsylvania teaching position because it was the right and fair thing to do; to “give back” to my home state and Pennsylvania-based scholarship donors the Contributors: optimum benefit of the education and skills that I acquired through their support provided in the form of Chris Rossetti several Pennsylvania-based grants and local scholarships. Ruby Cornman I found myself in the enviable position of choosing from among several job offers. I chose a mathematics Brandi Stretavski teaching position with Corry Area School District. I also returned to college, earning a master’s degree in Photographers: education from Gannon University on Dec. 13, 2009. Rich Herman, Tom Schott, Jerry Sowden, My passion for running, which I acquired at Clarion, has developed into a life-long sport. I participate in George Powers, Ron Wilshire, and Brett a variety of running events and, on April 19, I will run in the Boston Marathon. Whitling.

Cover: Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and How important was it for you to receive scholarship support as a student? Charles Leach Jr. at the Science and How important is it for a long-distance runner to have on hand a generous supply of water to hydrate Technology Center Open House. his/her body over the exhausting course of numerous, energy draining miles? That’s how important it was (photo by Brett Whitling) for me to receive scholarships to alleviate the high cost of a college education. Realizing that I would need Address comments and questions to: thousands of dollars more than my parents could provide or I could work for at my minimum wage jobs, I Clarion University turned toward seeking out and applying for scholarships. In researching scholarships, I discovered that the Clarion and Beyond Magazine benefactors were outstanding individuals in their own right, heroes in their own careers and communities University Relations and, frequently, graduates or associates of Clarion University with a desire to “pay it forward” by providing 840 Wood Street scholarships to students as a way of saying “thank you” to Clarion University. Clarion, PA 16214 How did receiving scholarships impact your time as a student and now in your career? E-mail address: [email protected] Thinking about the outstanding individuals who funded the scholarships that I received, I felt a deep and Visit Clarion University on the Web at sincere obligation to never fail in fulfilling the expectations that they must have held in selecting me as a scholarship winner. Most of my time as a student was devoted toward achieving and then maintaining my 4.0 www.clarion.edu academic record, and toward practicing and earning an outstanding level of performance as a runner on the Clarion Track and Cross Country teams. Clarion and Beyond is published three times Winning scholarships actually helped me to save valuable time that I could then devote directly toward a year by the Office of University Relations for alumni, families of current students and friends my studies. Having more time that I could spend on my school work enabled me to achieve excellent grades of Clarion University. Alumni information is also and a high degree of success in my field. located at www.clarion.edu/alumni. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is committed What would you like to say to the donors whose to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all qualified individuals scholarships you received as a student? regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, affectional or sexual orientation, age, Certainly an enormous, bolded, all in capital letters, THANK YOU disability, or other classifications that are is at the top of my list. You tossed me a life-saving ring when I was protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the in over my head and drowning in college debt. You buoyed my spirits Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with to move ahead, worry free, with my educational goals. In addition Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct to the financial assistance, you gave me gifts that I will carry with equal opportunity inquiries to the Assistant me for a lifetime. The honor of being chosen as the recipient of to the President for Social Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier your scholarships has inspired me to work harder, climb higher, run Administration Building, Clarion, PA 16214- faster, dream bigger and dance longer to the waltz of wishes that 1232. 814-393-2109. can and do come true with the help of sponsors as kind, caring and generous as you! May God, who sees every good deed, reward and bless you abundantly not only for helping me, but for every student whose education was made possible because of the largesse of your scholarships.

02 | April ’10 Thank You Clarion

Open House Welcomes Science And Technology Center

larion University President Dr. Joseph biology; chemistry; mathematics; and physics. P. Grunenwald and Clarion University The 98,000-square-foot building has seven C Foundation, Inc. President Charles P. Leach classrooms, two seminar rooms, 40 laboratories, Jr. welcomed donors to an open house for the and 55 offices. It is connected to the new $34 million Science and Technology Center 8,000-square-foot Donald Peirce Planetarium and Saturday night Jan. 30, 2010. Auditorium, the only part of the previous science In addition to demonstrations by faculty and center to be retained. students, tours were provided of the new facility. The day’s attractions included thirty-minute Clare Heidler, retired director of facilities, also presentations and demonstrations by Clarion featured the many environmental efficiencies and University faculty members in various laboratories: savings in the building, designed for Silver LEED Dr. Douglas Smith, biology, molecular and cellular Certification, in the tour and a video presentation. laboratory suite; Dr. Kurt Regester, biology, faculty (Heidler video available at www.clarion.edu/ research museum; Dr. Jon Touster, chemistry, heidlervideo.) and Dr. Dan Clark, chemistry, organic chemistry Special recognition of local support efforts laboratory; Dr. Tony Vega, earth science, GIS/ was reflected in a donor wall that highlighted cartography laboratory; Dr. Sharon Montgomery, major contributors in support of the facility. physics, planetarium; Dr. Jon Beal, mathematics, Opening June 1, 2009, the Science and computational laboratory; and Dr. Bruce Smith, Technology Center houses the departments of science education, and Karen Spuck, Science in anthropology, geography and earth science; Motion, science education laboratory.

Video report at www.clarion.edu/stcvideo

Pendulum On Permanent Exhibit In Science And Technology Center

One of the most memorable the campus’ ultimate swinger designer died and the company 1988. His father, Ed, at that time features of the recently every time they went to class in was unable to supply the original an electrical foreman with the demolished Peirce Science Peirce, it is now preserved. design so it could be made to Clarion University maintenance Center at Clarion University A customized case in the work. department, contacted his was a pendulum. For much of Science and Technology Center, It was a student, Richard son after the roof leaks were that building’s 40-plus year purchased through PEMCO, is Burns (’81), who got the repaired to look at the system existence, the pendulum, now housing the top-shaped pendulum to work for the first again. The younger Burns suspended through three floors pendulum in a miniature time. redesigned the electrical system of the building, swung with the reproduction of its original home The pendulum swung for and the pendulum continued its earth’s movement. in Peirce. several years before a leak in freewheeling way. The new $34 million Science The pendulum was part the roof damaged its electronic Now the pendulum will and Technology Center, opened in of Peirce Science Center’s system and it stopped. remain an intriguing scientific 2009, did not have a place for the construction in 1968, but did not Burns, then an engineer knowledge for all who visit the pendulum to be operational. For work due to a flaw in the design of for Ball Aerospace in Colorado, Science and Technology Center. the countless alumni, who passed the pendulum manufacturer. The came to the rescue again in

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“I came to Clarion because it had a strong, hands-on communication program.” Jim Weaver (’95)

Emmy Winner Jim Weaver Covers Major Sports Events

im Weaver (’95), an Emmy winner, has been units along with two standard definition units In 1997, Weaver joined ESPN for three involved with many of the top sporting based full-time in Hawaii. The Supershooters years. His work was recognized in 1998 with a J events in the United States. fleet is rounded out by the industry’s most National Sports Emmy in the Technical Team Weaver recently worked on his seventh diverse fleet of B units or support trucks that Remote category for his work on the ESPN Super Bowl, which was the fifth for NEP provide everything from cables to work space Summer X Games. Broadcasting of Pittsburgh, Pa. NEP is a mobile to equipment for editing, graphics and effects Weaver was hired by NEP Broadcasting, the television service provider of equipment and audio mixing. leading international provider of outsourced tele- television broadcast engineering services, which For Super Bowl XLIV, NEP provided trucks production services critical to the delivery of live are packed into tractor trailers and driven to for the CBS coverage. Weaver served as the sports and entertainment events, in 2000. events across the country. engineer-in-charge of the mobile broadcast “I am happy where I am,” said Weaver. “We televise sports, entertainment and services for the game broadcast, bringing a “I am on the bleeding edge of technology. news,” said Weaver. “My upcoming assignments high level of technical expertise and overseeing Many of the things people see now I tested included the NCAA Basketball Tournament and production services. many years ago. We are now venturing into Master’s Golf Tournament for CBS, Heads Up Originally from Oil City, Pa., Weaver 3-D telecasts, expanding our reliance on hard Poker for NBC, golf for NBC Sports, NASCAR for came to Clarion with one intention, to go into drive based technology, as opposed to video Turner Sports and ESPN, and then the NFL for broadcasting. He had worked for Venango Video tape, and continuing to improve our audio and CBS in the fall.” in Oil City, gaining some early communication communications capabilities.” For Super Bowl XLIV, NEP provided three background before coming to college. Weaver resides in Bluemount, Va., with trucks for CBS’ coverage. Weaver is the engineer “I came to Clarion because it had a strong, his wife, Eileen (Withey ’93, M.S. ’95), and in charge of the award-winning Supershooters, hands-on communication program,” said daughter, Emily, born September 2008. known throughout the industry as the gold Weaver. Eileen was the Outstanding Graduate Student standard in TV production, providing state-of- Dr. Al Larson and the late Dr. Henry Fueg in communication in 1995. She is currently the-art mobile broadcast facilities, supported helped me to succeed. I was a teaching working for Human Technology Inc., McLean, by the highest level of technical expertise and assistant for Dr. Larson.” Va., as a program manager, overseeing her production services. Weaver worked for TV5, doing a great deal team’s design, development and implementation NEP Supershooters designs, builds of sports coverage, the ALF Parade, and many of traditional and technology-based training and maintains its own facilities, creating television shows. Graduating with a degree in curriculums for various federal agencies customized mobile production units to match communication in 1995, Weaver spent three including the Federal Aviation Administration, specific client needs and to provide complete years as a freelancer doing audio and video work Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. customer satisfaction. It operates 20 high for a variety of companies. Census. definition mobile units, five standard definition

04 | April ’10 Together We Can The Grunenwald Years

2003 - 2010 ith the retirement of Joseph P. Grunenwald as president of Clarion University on June 30, a review of his accomplishments as president shows W a commitment to students and employees, Clarion University, and the Clarion community.

He retires with nearly 32 years of service to Clarion, working as a professor of marketing and department chair, interim executive dean of Venango Campus, director of continuing education, dean of the College of Business Administration and provost and academic vice president before he assumed the presidency in July 2003.

As the timeline on the following pages shows, Grunenwald directed significant efforts to enhance Clarion’s emphasis on a nationally recognized, high-quality education and an ambitious building program that cements Clarion’s leadership in science and technology as it prepares to meet the challenges of the future.

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• President Joseph P. Grunenwald • ROTC returns. takes office in June. • Keeling Health Center • Developed a five-year strategic plan accredited. to provide direction for university • Sustainable science and initiatives. policy minor initiated. • Clarion Ethnic Tolerance Coalition revived. • First Juneteenth celebration. • Gemmell Student Complex renovations. • Pharmacy agreement with LECOM. • Pharos program announced. • Industrial Technology degree approved.

2003 2005

2004 2006

• Venango Campus • Joins NCAA housing opens. President’s Council. • Renovated Donald Peirce • M.Ed. to St. Marys and Planetarium opens. Lawrence County. • Reinhard Villages student • Affiliation renewed with townhouse development West Penn Hospital. dedicated. • Biotechnology • Academic quality stressed Development Center through professional groundbreaking. accreditations, greater • Photovoltaic array emphasis on outcomes installed. assessment and library and technology improvements.

Five new buildings built for Silver Environmental LEED Certification opened at Clarion. Designed to save the university a considerable amount in utilities and building operations, the structures offer a sustainable future. The new Clarion landmarks are (1) Eagle Commons Dining Complex, (2) two residence hall suites, (3) Science and Technology Center and (4) Barnes Center for Biotechnology 1 2 3 4 Development.

06 | April ’10 CLARION AND BEYOND

• Hazard mitigation • Agreement with Dongguk University plan developed. in South Korea. • Science and • Virtual Campus launched for on-line Technology Center programs. groundbreaking. • Center of Legal Education • Tutoring Center certification renewed. accredited. • Sustainability Institute established. • M.Ed. to Dixon • Student Leadership Development Center in Harrisburg. Institute (SLDI) of the Pennsylvania • Paralegal Program Black Conference on Higher receives ABA Education honors Grunenwald. re-approval. • Enrollment hits record 7,346 • First truly balanced students, reflecting growth at budget in 26 years. Clarion, Venango Campus, on-line courses, and extended programs.

2007 2009

2008 2010+

• On-line M.S. in • Transitions program expands on improved academic rehabilitative science student-learning opportunity performance. launched. and promotes retention. • Growth of Clarion University– • Agreement signed • Branding initiative provides a Venango Campus and the with Butler County comprehensive approach for use of a unique partnership Community College marketing Clarion University model to serve the university • Agreement with Sanda as the high-achieving, and the community. University in China. nationally recognized, • Extensive outreach to the comprehensive university community and region that delivers a personal (SBDC, BBDC, HSEC, and challenging academic NW AIDS Alliance, experience. Superintendents’ • Support for diversity as a Roundtable, etc.). contributor to quality. • Improvement of Greeks and athletics, with an emphasis

Boards and Committees • Northwest Pennsylvania • Clarion County Industrial Workforce Investment Board Authority • PASSHE Executive Council of • National Collegiate Athletic • Northwest Pennsylvania • Clarion County Sawmill the Chancellor Association (NCAA) Division II Technology Council Board of Center for the Arts Governors • Commission for the Universities Presidents’ Council • Clarion County Industrial • Pennsylvania State Athletic • Clarion County Economic Development Council • Executive Committee of the Development Corporation Academy for the Profession of Conference (PSAC) Board of • Venango County Industrial Teaching Directors • Clarion County Chamber of Development Corporation, Business and Industry Development Committee • PASSHE Student Information • Team Pennsylvania Foundation System Oversight Committee Board • Clarion Hospital

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Seven Receive Equity Awards NEWS FROM THE CAMPUSES: Seven individuals were recognized with awards when Clarion University concluded its observance of Equity Week at its 15th Annual TV Commercial Wins Top National Award Equity Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Clarion University recently received two national awards – Hermes The award recipients included: 2009 Equity Award—Dr. Robert Girvan, Award and Videographer Award – for its television commercial used for professor of sociology; Special Equity Leadership Award: Dr. Joseph P. marketing. Grunenwald, president; Special Equity Award: guest speaker Florence The commercial was developed under the direction of Ron Wilshire Shutsy-Reynolds and the WASP; Outstanding Student Award: Jermaine (’72, ’74), assistant vice president of university relations, and produced Merrill of Daisytown, Pa., a senior art/communication major; Outstanding by Orrico & Wagner Advertising & Marketing for Clarion University’s Faculty Award: Dr. Sandra Trejos, professor of economics; Outstanding marketing and recruitment campaign and aired during 2008-09 in the Supporter Award: Geovanni Miller of Pittsburgh, Pa., a senior sociology/ Pittsburgh, Pa. and Erie, Pa. markets. The commercial featured Clarion’s psychology major; and Outstanding Community Award: Betty McKisson of new branding, “Together We Can.” Strattanville, Pa., a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP), now The Gold Award presented as part of the Hermes Award competition the operater of her own wellness clinic in Clarion and who previously recognizes outstanding work in the industry in a competition for creative worked at Keeling Health Center. professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. There were more than 3,700 entrants in this year’s 10th Anniversary Of Douglass Program competition from across the United States and several other countries. Clarion University celebrated the 10th anniversary of Frederick Clarion’s commercial also won a top Award of Excellence in the Douglass Collaborative at Clarion University during its annual Equity national Videographer Award competition. The Videographer Award is one Week Program. A roundtable panel presentation followed by a dramatic of the most coveted awards in the video industry. There were more than presentation “The Last Word on Race” by Fred Morsell, kick-off speaker, 1,800 entrants in this year’s competition from across the United States were the primary events that marked the Nov. 10, 2009, celebration. and several other countries. Grunenwald Recognized By SLDI Conference Two Publications Win National Awards COLLEGE OF Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald received the Director’s Two Clarion University publications won BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Award from the Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Development national recognition in APEX 2009, the 21st Institute (SLDI) of the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher annual awards program recognizing excellence in Education. The award was presented at the organization’s 23rd annual publications work by professional communicators. conference held in Altoona, Pa. SLDI Director Albert Jones said National APEX awards are given by Writing that Grunenwald was selected for the award for his many years of support for Works, The Business Communication Report SLDI and students in their pursuit to become future leaders. In the Best Redesign category, APEX feted Dr. James Pesek, dean of Business Administration, Printer Changes Saving Money and PAGES graphic artist Deborah Henry, in the Clarion University is looking for Best Redesigns category for their work on the budget savings one printer cartridge College of Business Administration Viewbook. at a time. Printer cartridges, the Scott Kane (’04), a graphic artist and designer at PAGES, and Ron type used in all desktop printers, Wilshire (’72, ’74), assistant vice president for university relations, won an appear to be a small budget item Award of Excellence in the Newsletters-Print category for the December when purchasing decisions are being 2008 issue of Clarion and Beyond magazine, a publication for friends made. Clarion University discovered and alumni of Clarion University. University publications are produced that on a large scale the commonly through University Relations and its PAGES, Printing and Graphic Express used product results in thousands Services, department. of dollars in purchases each year,

leading to an effort to curb the Foundation Provides $4.2 Million Support expense by moving to centralized The Clarion University Foundation, Inc. provides $4.2 million in print devices. annual support to Clarion University, while the university funds the Led by President Joseph foundation $282,265 in support of its operation, according to a report by Grunenwald, the administrative Harry Tripp, vice president for student and university affairs, to the Clarion offices in Carrier Hall are showing the way for campus. Most all of the University Council of Trustees. desktop/personal printers, including those in the president’s office, have It is a return that includes scholarships and grants, campus activities been removed. A Ricoh central printer/copier/scanner, for use by the and programs and fundraising and support services. The university’s portion entire floor has replaced the personal printers. One centralized networked includes facilities costs, support services and administrative overhead. printer will serve as backup per department. Rein Pold, director of purchasing, reported that there were roughly Arnold Avenue Named To Honor Trustee 540 print devices (mostly Hewlett Packard) on campus, which used A twelve-year campaign to honor one of the founding trustees of $60,000 a year in print cartridges. Clarion spends $12-15,000 per year Clarion University by a current trustee recently came to fruition with the to purchase printers and an additional $4-5,000 per year to maintain the renaming of Ninth Avenue in Clarion Borough, to Arnold Avenue. devices. The cost to print from these devices is $.06 to .12 per black and Trustee Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi of Shippenville, Pa., championed the white copy and $.15 to .32 per color copy. recognition of George W. Arnold (1820-1907) after his research showed During 2009, a switchover started. Ricoh Equipment installed 27 Arnold played a pivotal role in the birth of what is now Clarion University color/black and white and 44 black and white only copiers on campus. of Pennsylvania. The copy volume during the first year for these 71 machines was almost The street was named Arnold Avenue in the past, according to six million black and white copies and 250,000 color copies. Factoring in historical maps, but was changed at some point to Ninth Avenue. the cost of toner, maintenance and other supplies, the cost per copy was The street’s main occupants are Clarion University buildings such as $.03 to .035 per black and white copy and $.08 to .09 per color copy. Founder’s Hall, Eagle Commons, Carrier Hall, and Still Hall.

08 | April ’10 CLARION AND BEYOND Todhunter Receives Honorary Degree Baschnagel Receives UB Distinguished Alumni Award At Commencement Norbert Baschnagel, associate professor of health and physical Four hundred and thirty-seven Clarion education, was honored by the University at Buffalo (UB), the UB University students received their degrees Division of Athletics and the UB Alumni Association with a Distinguished and Neil Todhunter, retired president of UPMC Alumni Award at the 2009 UB Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Northwest, received an honorary Doctor of Public Ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 8, at the UB Center for the Arts. The award Service degree, during Clarion University’s honors alumni who have made significant accomplishments in athletics Fall 2009 commencement ceremonies, Dec. once they earned their degrees from the university. The award is meant to 19. Awarded during the ceremony were 275 TODHUNTER honor those who have excelled in coaching, athletic administrators and bachelor’s degrees, 148 master’s degrees and 14 professional or amateur athletes. Baschnagel received his B.S. and M.Ed. associate degrees. Ann Vogan of Fertigs, Pa., who received a Bachelor of in physical education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Science in Rehabilitative Sciences degree, was the student speaker. where he also completed 95 hours of advanced graduate work.

FACULTY NEWS: STUDENT NEWS:

Faculty Recognized For Tenure, Promotion Rankin Scholarships Presented Ten Clarion University faculty members were promoted and 10 Clarion University Alumni Association announced five 2009-10 received tenure during the 2009 Faculty Promotion and Tenure recipients of the Ross Rankin & Family Graduate Scholarships. Each Recognition held in Carlson Library’s Center for Academic Excellence. received $500 for the Spring 2010 semester. Recipients include: Kim Box Promoted to full professor: Dr. Jon Beal, mathematics; Dr. Karen of Pleasant Grove, Utah, library science; Aaron Fitzpatrick, DuBois, Pa., Bolinger, mathematics; Dr. Carie Forden, psychology; Dr. Cynthia Kennedy, education with a reading specialist concentration; Sarah Fries, Willard, history; Dr. Sharon Montgomery, physics; Dr. Sandra Trejos, economics; and Ohio, education with a reading specialist concentration; Lauren Gilligan of Dr. Lisa Turner, special education and rehabilitative sciences. Knoxdale, Pa., speech language pathology; and Christina Liverani of New Promoted to associate professor: Kaersten Colvin-Woodruff, art; Dr. Ellen Castle, Pa., speech language pathology. Foster, English, Clarion University–Venango Campus; and Dr. Hubert Toney Jr., music. Receiving tenure were: Dr. Valerie Bennett, biology; Dr. Ellen Foster, English, Clarion University–Venango Campus; Dr. Young-Gyoung Kim, special education and rehabilitative Sciences; Melissa Kuntz, art; Dr. J. Andrew Lingwall, communication; Dr. Kathleen O’Donnell, modern languages; Dr. Hubert Toney Jr., music; Dr. Sandra Trejos, economics; Angela West, nursing, Clarion University–Venango Campus; and Shari Wynkoop, special education and rehabilitative sciences. box fitzpatrick fries gilligan liverani

Students Win Awards At KC/ACTF Region II For an 11th consecutive year, a Clarion University student or faculty member received an Exellence in Design Award at the Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival Region II competition. Audrina Zaczyk of Yatesboro, Pa., received a Barbizon Award for Scenic Design for Sound for her sound and multimedia design for the Clarion University production of “The Water Engine/Mr. Happiness.” By winning at the Region II level, Zaczyk will advance to compete for the national award at the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., in April. Elizabeth Fisher of North Huntingdon, Pa., won the Regional Design Award for Sound for her sound and multimedia design for “Skin Deep.” Samuel Levy of Shippenville, Pa., was a finalist in Regional Sound Provost Dr. Valentine James (back left) poses with newly promoted and tenured faculty Design and was awarded a certificate of merit for his foley (live sound members. Front from left: Dr. Jon Beal, Dr. Carrie Forden, Dr. Valerie Bennett, Dr. Sandra effects) work for “The Water Engine/Mr. Happiness.” Trejos and Dr. Sharon Montgomery; back from left: James, Dr. Hubert Toney Jr., Dr. Lisa Turner, Melissa Kurtz, Kaersten Colvin-Woodruff and Dr. Kathleen O’Donnell. Kaufman Attends THIS Chelsea Kaufman of Strattanville, Pa., a senior political science and economics major, is working for the Center Barnes Selected To Participate In Genome Institute for Rural Pennsylvania as part of a 15-week internship Dr. William Barnes, professor of biology, was selected to collaborate sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher with the Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI) in The Education (PASSHE). She is one of 14 students Undergraduate Research Program in Microbial Genome Annotation. participating in The Harrisburg Internship Semester One of the major initiatives at JGI is the GEBA project (A Genomic (THIS) program, which provides students the opportunity Encyclopedia for Bacteria and Archaea), which aims to sequence 100 to work in all areas of state government while earning a bacterial and archaeal genomes based on the phylogenetic positions of full semester’s worth of credits. THIS invites students organisms in the tree of life. The long-term goal of the GEBA project is to kaufman from each of the 14 PASSHE universities to participate. generate reference genomes for every major and minor group of bacteria and archaea. That could represent something on the order of 5,000 genomes.

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argaret (Summerville ’30) Williams will a babysitter and housekeeper for a look back nostalgically when Clarion dentist, who lived on Wood Street. M University holds its convocation in May In between classes and her off- 2010. That annual event will mark the 80th campus duties, she found time to anniversary of her graduation from Clarion. participate in Art Club, serving as its Now 99-years-old, Williams lives in Natrona president, Hostess Club, Y.W.C.A., Heights, Pa., with her son and daughter-in- Vested Choir and basketball. She law, Joseph and Kathy Baird. Her grandson, Eli recalls fondly, music professor Harry Baird (’01), received his degree in elementary Bland. Margaret (Summerville ’30) Williams and her grandson Eli J. Baird (’01). education from Clarion and teaches fourth grade Following her graduation, for Kentucky Avenue School in Pittsburgh, Pa. Williams accepted a position in Originally from Corsica, Pa., Williams said, Har-Brack, now Highlands, School find that Hart Chapel was still untouched among “My father and two of my brothers were teachers, District. Over a 25-year teaching career, she the buildings from her time period on campus. it seemed a natural progression for me to be a taught everything from kindergarten to eighth Williams ensured her legacy by having a brick teacher too.” grade. including her name and graduation year placed Because her secondary education was in a Because of state regulations at that time, at the Gemmell Student Complex. Her brick is one-room schoolhouse, Corsica Union, Williams Williams had to give up teaching when she the oldest placed by a living alumna. was able to skip two grades and enroll in the married John Baird in 1943. When those Teaching runs deep in Williams’ family. Son, then Clarion State Teachers restrictions changed, she returned to the James Baird, and his wife, Rosalyn, both retired College at 16 years of age. classroom in 1965. as teachers in Fairbanks, Alaska; son John College degree programs John Baird died in 1978 and Margaret later Baird’s wife, Linda, was a lifelong teacher in were only two years at that married the late M. Moore Williams and resided Coffeeville, Miss., where they continue to reside; time and she graduated in in Houston, Texas, from 1981-2008. son Joseph, an engineer, never formally taught, 1930 at the age of 18. Williams returned to Clarion several times but thought he was at his best when giving She lived off-campus over the last 80 years for class reunions, her instruction in work-related procedures, such as both years, spending the grandson’s graduation in 2001, and most quality control; and grandson Eli’s wife, Melissa, first year as a companion recently during the summer of 2009. is also a teacher. to a woman living on Fifth “There have been great improvements and Ave.; and her second as new buildings,” she noted, but was pleased to Williams Boyer Energizes Students With Technology rincipal Ted Boyer (’92) saw firsthand last Although schools that run the gamut from public year how a big jolt of technology could to private use the program, about 70 percent P academically energize his seventh-graders of them have high populations of economically at A.I. du Pont Middle School in Greenville, Del. disadvantaged children because the grants they “We had the highest amount of academic apply for often stipulate that the funding should growth last year among the seventh-grade be earmarked for that purpose. students during formal assessments,” he said. “That was the case at A.I. duPont Middle,” “Students were more actively engaged in the said Carolyn Zogby, director of curriculum and instruction process.” instruction at Red Clay. Boyer expects even bigger gains this year The program shows teachers how to use real- when hundreds of laptop computers and other world teaching strategies that students can relate electronic teaching tools are spread school-wide to through technology. to include the sixth and eighth grades, as A.I. Two eMINTS representatives came to duPont Middle completes the next step in a Delaware to train teachers and others in June program that taps into a $300,000 federal grant so they could pass that knowledge on to others. to engage students through teacher training and A.I. duPont Middle School librarian Susan White of the teachers who didn’t get the interactive technology. attended the session, and she will help train the whiteboards received an AirLiner wireless slate The Red Clay Consolidated School District sixth- and eighth-grade teachers this year. that works like a large handheld Etch A Sketch applied for the grant. The program is run by Technology for the seventh-graders last year board and allows whatever the teacher writes on a nonprofit, independent business unit of the included a laptop computer for each of the 160 it to be transcribed simultaneously onto a screen University of Missouri that started with 12 students and 10 teachers, wireless access and in the classroom, he said. classrooms about 10 years ago and has grown to interactive whiteboards in two classrooms that Boyer said the school started with the seventh 3,500 classrooms in 10 states and Australia. all students could have access to on a rotating grade last year because it was the largest class. Because it started in Missouri, the program basis, Boyer said. The district expects funding to provide the is known as enhancing Missouri’s Instructional All teachers in the grade also received same technology tools for the sixth- and eighth- Networked Teaching Strategies, or eMINTS. LCD projectors for their classrooms. And all graders this year.

10 | April ’10 CLARION AND BEYOND ‘Scholarship’ More Than One Meaning Clarion University Alumni Calendar ne of the interesting things about the English April 9-10, 2010 June 26, 2010 th language is that a word can have more than Kappa Kappa Psi 40 Annual TKE Golf Outing one meaning. Take for example “scholarship.” Anniversary Celebration For more information, contact Bob Dornan, O For more information, contact Kristen e-mail [email protected] or phone After a bit of Internet surfing I found the following definitions: Pearce, [email protected]. 814-591-2221.

1. a sum of money or other aid granted to a April 16, 2010, Noon August 13, 2010 student, because of merit, need, etc. to Men’s Basketball Golf Shamble Communication Department pursue his or her studies. Pinecrest Country Club, Brookville, Pa. Alumni Reunion For more information, contact Ron For more information, contact 2. learning; knowledge acquired by study; the Righter, [email protected] Brooke Murray at 814-393-1794 or or Norbert Baschnagel, [email protected]. academic attainments of a scholar. RON LUCAS ’82 [email protected]. Alumni Board of Directors So, why talk about scholarship? As a member of September 11, 2010 the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I have the April 24, 2010, 6 p.m. Family Day (Clarion Golden Eagles vs. privilege of being a member of the Finance and Scholarship Committee. In Extravaganza Shippensburg University), 6 p.m. Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. that capacity I have an opportunity to help provide scholarships (from the For more information, contact Brooke October 1-3, 2010 first definition) to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Murray at 814-393-1794 or bmurray@ Homecoming and Reunion Weekend In these days of a slowly recovering economy and ever increasing college clarion.edu. Or, go to www.clarion.edu/ Oct. 2 – Clarion Golden Eagles vs. costs, these “sums of money or other aid” have become a major contributor extravaganza. Slippery Rock University at 2 p.m. in allowing students to attend college and pursue their scholarship (from the second definition). April 24, 2010, 6 p.m. September 17, 2011 On a personal note, both my son, Gregory, and I have been recipients Sigma Sigma Sigma 75th reunion Family Day (Clarion Golden Eagles vs. of scholarships. In my case, a modest departmental scholarship came at Traditions, Shippenville, Pa. Gannon University), 6 p.m. a critical time in my college career and literally made the difference as to For more information, contact Shannon whether I had textbooks that semester or not. Gregory’s scholarship has Fizpatrick at 610-721-6472 or October 7-9, 2011 made his studies at Bloomsburg University less of a financial burden on [email protected]. Homecoming and Reunion Weekend him my wife and me. Because of the generosity I experienced when I was a Oct. 8 – Clarion Golden Eagles vs. student at Clarion those many years ago, several years ago I decided that I April 26, 2010, 4:30 p.m. Lock Haven University at 2 p.m. wanted to provide a scholarship at my alma mater. I had many reasons for CUAA Board of Directors Meeting wanting to do this. First, I wanted to repay the generosity I had experienced Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement State System Events For more information, contact Theresa as a student. Second, I wanted to do something for students that were in June 16-27, 2010 Edder (’91, ’05) at 814-393-1776 or similar circumstances to those I experienced–i.e., less than affluent. Finally, PA State System of Higher Education [email protected]. Alumni & Friends Yacht Havens of the I wanted to do something that would continue to help students now and into the future. Endowing a scholarship allowed me to accomplish all of my goals. Mediterranean Cruise April 30, 2010 Unfortunately, there is never enough scholarship money available to Zeta Tau Alpha 50th Anniversary Celebration July 6-16, 2010 help all of the deserving students. To help bolster scholarships at Clarion For more information, contact Katie PA State System of Higher Education University, the foundation has a number of initiatives and events planned. Harbison, [email protected]. Alumni & Friends Alpine Explorer Tour Recently, a $5-million, multi-year initiative has begun to support honors, athletic and unrestricted scholarships. The goal of this initiative is to May 22, 2010 For more information and reservations, Sigma Phi Epsilon Third Annual establish and enhance scholarships that will provide long-term support for please call our PASSHE Travel Partners at Alumni Golf Outing students in these groups. On Saturday, April 24, the 2010 Extravaganza & Cruisin’ & Main Line Vacations at 800-506- Lake Vue North Golf Club, Butler Pa. Alumni Association Distinguished Awards event will be held at the Duquesne 7447 (Christie ext. 107; Craig ext. 103). Club in Pittsburgh. This evening of entertainment and celebration will Golf starts at 11 a.m. Dinner at 4 p.m. provide financial support to the various scholarships provided by the Alumni For more info contact Eric Pascucci, Association. [email protected]. Please consider supporting scholarships at Clarion University through one of these planned activities or by making a personal gift to the university. June 26, 2010 “Easy Rider” Bike Trip with Jay When you give to Clarion, you are not giving to the university itself but rather For more information, contact Jay Foster, to the students. When you give to support scholarships, you not only give to [email protected]. current students but to future “generations” of students. Together we can support scholarships at Clarion University and thereby support our students’ scholarship, now and into the future. Watch For Updates Together We Can… www.clarion.edu/alumni

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Alumni Association Board of Directors Kenneth M. Jarin, chairman, Aaron Walton, vice chair, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, vice chair, Rep. Patrick Kahle, president (’92), Robert A. Dandoy, president-elect (’74), David Bailey (’65), treasurer Matthew E. Baker, Nick Barcio, Marie Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugolecki, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, (’86), Mary Rose (Vescio) Reno, secretary (’55), Daniel G. Bartoli (’81), Kay (Ordiway) Clark (’62), Sen. Vincent J. Hughes, Richard Kneedler, Jamie Lutz, Jonathan B. Mack, Joseph F. McGinn, Sen. Stephanie R. Corso (’07). Merrilyn Dunlap (’93), Peggy L. (Norris) Frye (’67), Elisabeth Fulmer (’64, Jeffrey E. Piccola, Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Harold C. Shields, Thomas M. Sweitzer, Christine J.Toretti, ’80, ’97), Scott E. Harper (’75), Terri “Tiki” Kahle (’87), Nancy (Terwilliger) Lendyak (’75), Leif R. Mackenzie Marie Wrobel, Gerald L. Zahorchak Logue (’92, ’96), Ronald Lucas (’82), Richard Malacarne (’63), T.J. McCance (’06, ’08), Deborah McNerney (’07), Jean (Weaver) Mills (’59, ’74), Paul D. Palmer (’61), John T. Pulver (’95), Donald E.

Reno (’55), Lt. Col. Brian Schill (’88), Ashley D. Stroup-McCauley (’06), Jon Catanzarita, president of Council of Trustees Eagle Ambassadors and Theresa (Zacherl ’91, ’05) Edder, executive director. R. Lee James, chairperson, James L. Kifer, vice chairperson, Howard H. Shreckengost, secretary, Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, The Honorable Ross C. Cioppa, Susanne A. Burns, Joy Dunbar, Kyle D. McMunn, student trustee, The Honorable Donna Oberlander, Larry C. Pickett, and Jeffrey J. Szumigale. www.clarion.edu | 11 Aflumnieatures On The Road

1 A group of more than 20 Alpha Sigma Tau’s from 1975-82 returned to Clarion campus the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2009, for a reunion on AST’s Founder’s Day. From left 1 2 to right: row 1– Gina Villella (’80), Kathi Jo Burker Weinert (’80), Mary Ann Simpson Stewart (’80), Kandy Krach Ishman (’80) and Maggie Mitchell Montana (’82); row 2– Kim Beisner Ordy (’80), Beth Klinger Miller (’81), Denise Heskitt Apple, Tammy Matarrese Stanko (’81) and Suzanne Eriksson Swarts (’81); row 3– Michelle Hilovsky Follett (’80), Andrea Vozel Grosso (’82), Angie Zottola Wentz (’81), Nancy Getty Grieves and Natalie Johnson Graziani; row 4 – Sherry Ward 3 4 Kail (’83), Donna Best (’80) and Elaine Wagner Allshouse (’79); and row 5 – Patty Tysarczyk Popek, Val Novak Wilson (’82), Heidi Bliss (’82), Sue Mickle Lehnortt (’80), Debbie Leasure Owens (’79) and Punta Gorda, Florida: Alpha Gamma Phi And Robyn Feura Hardy (’80). Friends Mid-Winter Golf For Alumni And Friends

Alumni and friends from various decades came together for a 2 Clarion University Women’s Basketball at two-day celebration hosted by the Alpha Gamma Phi Fraternity in Daytona Beach front from left: Louis Dean January, in sunny Punta Gorda, Florida. This year’s event was once (’74), Terry Koelsch (’64) and Kathleen again organized by Jack Bertani ’61, who continues to serve as Koelsch; second row from left: Mary K. social director for the group. The schedule included an opening Ayers (’80), Kraig Koelsch (’95), Pat Kiehl dinner at the Captain’s Table in Punta Gorda, followed the next (’72) and Dawn (’00) and Colin Koch, day by a luncheon, golf, and awards at the Kingsway Country parents of women’s basketball player Club just down the road in Port Charlotte. Special recognition Bethany Koch. was given to Bertani for his many years of organizing the annual event (bottom right photo of Clarion Athletic Director Dave Katis 3 Several Clarion University alumni had ’85 presenting Bertani with award), and also retiring university a gathering at Jioio’s Restaurant in President Grunenwald for his dedicated service to Clarion. Greensburg, Pa. In the photo are: Peter President Grunenwald thanked the Gammas for their years of Mervosh (’53), Glenna (Rose ’53) Mervosh, support to Clarion, and for providing more than $3,000 annually John Lovre (’57), Evelyn (Mezerski ’59) in scholarships to students by increasing their overall endowment Lovere, Marshall George (’53), Bev (Otto to well over $100,000. The event was attended by President ’54) George, Peggy (Reanick ’53) Phillips, Grunenwald and his wife, Janice, Athletic Director Katis, Director Gus Johnson (’53), Elveta Johnson, of Development Steve Zinram ’85 and Development OfficerC huck Ron Yeskey (’55), Ilsa Yeskey, Audrey Desch ’99. florida EVENTS DeFelice, Dave Dunn (’53), Dee Dunn, and Joe Jioio. More than thirty alumni and friends celebrated an evening together 4 Clarion University Head Football Coach in Longwood, Fla., at an event hosted by Kay (Ordiway) Clark ‘62. Jay Foster, Charlie Matsko (’70) and President Joseph Grunenwald shared with the group news of former coach and player Jackie Quinn upcoming university initiatives and the successes achieved over the (’75), are shown from left to right on Jan. last year. In addition, President Grunenwald announced the kickoff 8 in Pittsburgh, Pa., leading a group of 29 a three-year, $5 million scholarship campaign with emphasis on Clarion Football Alumni and Friends at the athletic, honors and unrestricted scholarship endowments. farewell performance of “The Chief.” The group attended the command performance This was the first time in many years that Clarion has held an of Tom Atkins, followed by dinner at event in the central part of Florida, and plans are underway to Pallozzo’s. Alumni and friends participating Orlando Event make this an annual event. The event was attended by President in this project raised nearly $1,800 for the At Legacy Club Grunenwald and his wife, Janice, Athletic Director Dave Katis ’85, Director of Development Steve Zinram ’85, and Development Dare to Dream Football Scholarship. OfficerC huck Desch ’99.

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1950 1975 Kenneth F. Emerick resides in Moe Dygan is a speech and Crowley Receives Shippenville, Pa., with his wife, language pathologist and school Mary. They have a grown son, transportation coordinator for the Community Service Award Schuyler. Kenneth is currently Duval County School District, a construction consultant for Jacksonville, Fla. He was voted Barb (Cook ’71) Crowley was named the 2009 recipient of the Lougheed Resource Group. He Duval County Speech Pathologist Community Service Award by Warren County Chamber of Business is also author of “War Resisters of the Year by his peers in 2009 and Industry. Marcy O’Brien, executive director of Struthers Library Canada.” and was the 1987 Teacher of the Theatre, nominated Crowley for all the time and work she offers to Year. He resides in Jacksonville the community. with his wife, Jan. Each summer, According to an article in the Times Observer newspaper, 1956 they spend time relaxing in a remote cabin in the mountains near Warren, Pa., Crowley was humble about the recognition and Samuel J. Rogal resides in La Salle, stunned that she was chosen to receive the award. Ill., with his wife, Susan. They Tidioute, Pa. They have a grown “At first, I thought they were kidding,” she is quoted in the have two grown sons, Geoffrey daughter, Chelsea. and James. He retired as chair article. “I can think of dozens of other people who deserve this of the division of humanities award more than I do.” and fine arts at Illinois Valley 1977 Crowley regularly assists the crew of the theatre and Community College. He had an Anthony Chiprean resides in Butler, Pa. spent many years volunteering as a light technician. She has essay, “Whitefield, Whittier, and participated in many other volunteer activities, including the Poetic Bridge to the Issue entertaining at hospitals and nursing homes dressed as a clown, of Slavery,” focusing on John 1981 designing and executing backdrops for Linda Dies Dance Studio Greenleaf Whittier’s long poem, Randy Cathcart is the high school productions and leading St. Joseph’s Youth group. She also serves “The Preacher,” published in the principal for Clarion Area High on the board for the Allegheny Center for the Arts, the theater’s Fall 2009 Evangelical Journal, School. He completed his doctorate facilities committees, Warren Public Library’s board of directors by the Evangelical Theological degree at Indiana University and Read Along the River Program committee. Seminary, Myerstown, Pa. of Pennsylvania in education “(Volunteers) are rewarded with thanks, smiles, and the leadership. He resides in Clarion, knowledge that their efforts helped others, that some burdens Pa. with his wife, Susan. They have were lifted or that someone else had a much better day because of 1968 two sons, Cory and Kyle (’08). Dennis L. O’Neil is retired and them,” Crowley is quoted in the article. “I volunteer to improve our resides in Orlando, Fla., with wife, quality of life and that made a difference in my life as well.” Rose. They have four children, 1983 Crowley lives in Warren, with her husband, Robert. They have Steven, Annette, Shawn and Lisa. Jacque Krolick is an assistant two grown daughters, Veronica and Gabrielle. manager at the Adult Day Center at Carver. She resides in Purcellville, alumni spotlight 1970 Va., with her son, Zachary. Dan Konvolinka resides in Fairlawn, Ohio. He has three grown children, Bryon, Brad and Brittany. He 1985 Slippery Rock University. He also Phipps Conservatory and helped retired from J.C. Penney after 37 Regina (Mitchell) Felice is a is the treasurer of the Boyers Water the institution achieve record years in management. communications coordinator for the and Sewerage Company. attendance growth in 2007 and Vestal Central School District. She 2008. He previously worked for has won a New York School Public Scott and Linda (Loichinger) Schul PNC Bank and Pittsburgh Post- 1972 Relations Association (NYSPRA) reside in Butler, Pa., with their Gazette newspaper. He earned a Roger Johnson is retired and resides award for excellence in educational children, Annika and Emilio. Master of Business Administration in East Greenville, Pa. communications for the school’s Scott is in his third year of degree from Wake Forest University. quarterly “Look at Us” newsletter. graduate studies in the master’s of This is the third consecutive year divinity program at The Lutheran 1974 she won an NYSPRA award. She Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. 1989 He is serving his internship as a Van A. Johnson (M.Ed., ’79) resides has spent 14 years in television Larry and Chrissy (Starr ’91) florida EVENTS production and six years as a vicar of Trinity Lutheran Church Anderson reside in Mt. Pleasant, in Curwensville, Pa., with wife, in Butler, having previously served Joyce Ellen. They have four marketing copywriter for a national S.C., with their children, Ryan and life insurance company. She resides parishes in Lineboro, Md., and Marissa. Larry is a southeast sales children, Jayna, Katie, Jillian Mechanicsburg, Pa. Prior to and Ben. Van has retired as an in Endicott, N.Y., with her husband, representative for Andersen Window Robert, and son, Joseph. entering the seminary, he practiced Corporation. Chrissy is an assistant elementary teacher and counselor law for 16 years. at West Branch School District. finance director for the city of Lee Ann Wentzel of Ridley Park, Charleston. Pa., will be the superintendent Michael and Diana (Beveridge) Karen L. Whitehill-Murphy is senior Sexauer reside in Pittsburgh, vice president at KNBT, a division of schools for the Ridley School District, effective Aug. 1. She is Pa., with their sons, Cameron 1991 of National Penn Bank. She and Nathan. Michael is a recently received the Excellence currently serving as assistant to the Chrissy (Starr) and Larry Anderson superintendent for personnel. director of marketing and in Housing Advocacy Award from membership development for the (’89) reside in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, with their children, Ryan and in recognition of her work to Marissa. Chrissy is an assistant 1988 where he oversees on-line and promote affordable housing in the print marketing, advertising, finance director for the city of Lehigh Valley. She resides in Bath, John Press of Slippery Rock, Pa., membership and event planning Charleston. Larry is a southeast Pa., with her husband, Terry. was promoted to manager of for the organization. He has sales representative for Andersen technology support services at served as director of marketing for Window Corporation.

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alumni notes office Nov. 3, 2009. He is still 1998 Allen Returns to Clarion University, participating in theatre. He has two Kristie (Langer) Lindahl is a medical children, John Jr. and Courtney. technologist at ACL in Erie. She Relates Keys To Success resides in Harborcreek, Pa., with Larry Allen 1995 her husband, Garrett. (’94), President Kristen (Henry) Drake is a family of Yieldex and a preservation program specialist 1999 Clarion University for Community County Services, Kami (Tharan) Coursen teaches graduate, returned DuBois, Pa. She recently earned English and is the varsity cheer to campus to share her master’s degree in elementary coach at Keystone High School, his expertise in school counseling from Indiana Knox, Pa. She resides in Knox, University of Pennsylvania. She entrepreneurship with her husband, Joshua, and son, resides in Brookville, Pa., with and managing Carter. advertising her husband, Curtis, and their children, Alyssa, Mattisen and inventory. Allen Karen (Clark) Haws is a CRNP at Daniel. spoke to Dr. Paul Larry Allen (’94) meets with students UPMC Mercy OccuNet, Pittsburgh, Pa. She also has started her own Kim’s principles of after the presentation. Shawn and Rayna (Liegey ’97) Hoke occupational health company. She marketing class and reside in Shippenville, Pa., with resides in Upper Burrell, Pa., with Dr. Kevin Roth’s their children Kaylee, Gabrielle, her husband, Glenn, and their son, senior-level entrepreneurship class and other invited students and Collin and Ian. Shawn is the Justin. faculty. interim director of campus life at Allen received his B.S. in business administration degree from Clarion University. Krista (Parry) Powell is a speech- Clarion University in 1994. He has had success in several other language pathologist at Forum executive positions before joining the newly founded Yieldex. 1996 Health Hillside Rehabilitation Allen started his career as a sales executive for Rileighs, Inc. He Hospital, Warren, Ohio. She resides opened the Harrisburg regional office and was responsible for building Sean Boileau of Los Angeles, Calif., in Sharon, Pa., with her husband, a new customer base from scratch. He began his career in digital is a counseling psychologist at the Frank, and their daughter, Katelyn. media with Real Media, then a start-up, which became 24/7 Real counseling center at California Media (a WPP Company). After 24/7 Real Media, he joined Viewpoint State University, Los Angeles. Matthew Simmons, of DuBois, Pa., is He completed his postdoctoral where he was the senior vice president and general manager of director of technology for Brookville fellowship in counseling psychology Area School District, Brookville, Pa. UNICAST. After four years with UNICAST he joined TACODA, the first at the University of California, behavioral targeting network, where he was responsible for driving the Berkeley in July 2009. Elissa (Firment) Tunno teaches rapid growth of the network. When AOL acquired TACODA in a $275 second grade at St. Maurice million acquisition, Allen became senior vice president of network School, Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides development managing AOL’s strategic partnerships. 1997 in Pittsburgh with her husband, Keith Hannah is a principal for Matthew, and son, Nathaniel. alumni spotlight Itasca School District, Waco, Texas. He resides in Waco with his wife, Rachel, and their son, Dean. 2000 Allyson (Clingensmith) Calvert Trina Hess of Cranberry, Pa., is her husband, Jonathan, and son, Rayna (Liegey) and Shawn Hoke teaches seventh grade reading self-employed as a professional Ethan. (’95) reside in Shippenville, at Seneca Valley Middle School, humorous speaker. In December Pa., with their children Kaylee, Harmony, Pa. She resides in New 2009, she earned her doctorate Sharon (Grove) Johnson is the Gabrielle, Collin and Ian. Shawn is Castle, Pa., with her husband, Tom, from Penn State University in adult assistant general counsel for the interim director of campus life and their daughters, Avery and education with a minor in workforce PHNS, Inc., Dallas, Texas, and at Clarion University. Isabel. education. deputy general counsel for Venyu Solutions, Inc., PHNS’ Mara (Strelecki) Kobus is a manager Stacy (White) Caves is a reading largest subidiary. She resides of data management for Cephalon, specialist for Armstrong School 1992 in Grapevine, Texas, with her Inc. She resides in Downingtown, District. She resides in Kittanning, husband, Tommy. Pa., with her husband, Craig, and Pa., with her husband Tom, and Thomas Burke of Braddock, Pa., their sons, Jackson and Gavin. is a Roman Catholic priest in the their daughter, Jocelynn. Diocese of Pittsburgh. 1994 Sean (M.Ed. ’01) and Antoinette Chris and Jennifer (Kibler) Davis (Parker ’00) McDonald reside Becky (Slagle M.Ed. ’93) East Sheila (Anderson) Mikkelson resides reside in Level Green, Pa., with in Woodbridge, Va., with their their children, Emma, Noah, teaches fourth grade for Frederick in Auburn, N.Y., with her husband children, Seani and Sean. Sean County Public Schools. She resides Rolf, and her daughter, Emily. Addison and Kristen. Chris is an administrative intern at is director of the educational in Martinsburg, W.V., with her She is director of Seymour Public Gainesville Middle School, Prince two daughters, Kylee-Anne and Library District. She also has technology center at Robert Morris William County Schools. Antoinette University. Jameelynne. been a part-time instructor in the was promoted to teacher on department of library science at administrative assignment within Clarion University since 2000. Antoinette (Parker) and Sean (’97) 1993 the school district. McDonald reside in Woodbridge, Va, John Moffett of Mt. Jewett, Pa., with their children, Seani and Sean. DeAnn Gould-Lancaster is a live Antoinette has been promoted tax advice professional for Intuit. is chairman of Hamlin Township Supervisors, being elected to the to teacher on administrative She resides in Ellisville, Mo., with assignment for Prince William

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County Schools. Sean is an 2003 resides in Littleton, Colo., with her Sarah Hartman-O’Neil and Eric O’Neil administrative intern at Gainesville husband, Christopher, and their reside in Chesapeake, Va., with Ryan Peffer of Charlotte, N.C., is Middle School. puppy, Riley. their daughter, Ivy. head men and women’s golf coach at Queens University of Charlotte. Tracie Sauers, of Raleigh, N.C., is Jordyn (Acklin) Bibiloni is a middle Katherine (Fost) Kelly is a an assistant principal for the Wake school librarian and softball coach communication specialist for Chris (M.A. ’04) and Megan County Public School System. for the Lampeter-Strasburg School Coventry Healthcare, Cranberry (Troutman) Rock reside in Butler, District, Lampeter, Pa. She is Twp., Pa. She resides in Zelienople, Pa. Chris teaches junior high social Karla (See) Winsheimer is a senior taking Clarion University M.S.L.S. Pa., with her husband, Ryan, and studies for Butler Area School accountant for Hill, Barth & King, courses at the Dixon Center in their daughter, Brianna. District. Megan teaches fifth grade LLC. She resides in Cranberry Harrisburg, Pa. She resides in for Armstrong School District. Township, Pa., with her husband, Lancaster, Pa., with her husband, Nicole (Hetrick) McGee is a graphic Heath, and daughter, Aubrey. David. artist for Hometown Publications, Erika (Clark) and John Shavulsky Punxsutawney, Pa. She resides in (’01) reside in Fort Myers, Fla., Autumn Chrobak resides in New Brookville, Pa., with her husband, with their daughter, Delaney. Erika 2001 Castle, Pa., with her daughter, Ryan, and their son, Brett. teaches fourth grade for Lee County Cloey. Danielle (Hall) Klavuhn resides in School District, Ft. Myers. John is Danielle Stuart of Meadville, Pa., Bedford, Pa., with her husband, employed by H.J. Heinz Co. Brad, and their daughter, Alaina. Rebecca (Goodpastor) and Joe Forgione is an assistant athletic trainer at She is an aging-care manager at (’07) reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Allegheny College, Meadville. HBF Area Agency on Aging. 2004 Katie (Mozjesik) Coll is a registered Michael McCarren is director of nurse at UPMC St. Margaret, Human Resources for YWCA Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in Greater Pittsburgh. He resides Allison Park, Pa., with her husband, McDonald Promoted in Pittsburgh, Pa., with his wife, Ryan. Betsy. To Administrative Intern Dominic and Terra (DiNardo ’02) John and Erika (Clark ’03) Shavulsky Corsini reside in Girard, Pa., with reside in Ft. Myers, Fla., with their Sean McDonald (’97) was promoted to administrative their daughter, Alexis. daughter, Delaney. He is employed intern at Gainesville Middle School in Woodbridge, by H.J. Heinz Co. Erika teaches Va. Michelle (McElroy) McFeely fourth grade for Lee County School He graduated from Clarion University resides in Grove City, Pa., with District, Ft. Myers. with a degree in English. He credits Clarion her husband, Matthew, and their University’s education opportunities for much daughter, Kaelin. Kelly (Bryan) and Christian (’02) of his success. He continued his education at Vanassa reside in Hagerstown, Md., Judy (Himes) Perrin teaches first George Mason University, earning degrees in with their daughters, Madison and Mcdonald grade at Brockway Elementary reading and educational leadership. Lauryl. Kelly is a second grade School, Brockway, Pa. She resides Prior to his new position, McDonald was hired as a teacher on teacher for Washington County in Brockway with her husband, administrative assignment. He also spent time as a reading specialist, Public Schools. Sam, and their son, Quinton. where he redesigned the reading strategies program to make it more appealing to students who needed reading support. 2002 Melissa (Marsula) Rager is a On Nov. 27, 2009, McDonald was featured in an article in Bull teacher and center director at The Run Observer newspaper, Manassas, Va. In the article by Jan Davis, Terra (DiNardo) and Dominic Corsini Learning Lamp, Inc., Johnstown, McDonald stated that he knew from an early age that education is (’04) reside in Girard, Pa., with Pa. She resides in Johnstown with key. He also mentions his appreciation for the teachers, professors their daughter, Alexis. her husband, Dave, and their son, Brady. and administrators that influenced him in the past and present. He Craig and Tricia (Muzzey) Hartle decided to give back through teaching. reside in Pittsburgh, Pa., with their Jessica (Davis) Steele is a certified “Each one, reach one, teach one,” McDonald is quoted in the two children, Emma and Jack. public accountant at Sonneborn, article. Inc., Petrolia, Pa. She resides in As an administrative intern, McDonald supervises related arts and Billie-Jo (Rigard) Hoover teaches Butler, Pa., with her husband, encore teachers. “I assist with professional learning, team planning learning support for State College Richard, and their daughter, and developing instructional strategies, monitoring assessments and Area School District, State College, Abbagail. working with students with special needs,” he explained in the Bull Pa. She resides in Bellefonte, Pa., Run Observer article. with her husband, Jacob, and their Jennifer (Reis) Wyland recently He sees a lot of success through Gainesville Middle School. “It is son, William. received tenure and is a seventh great to be part of an innovative team, which is helping students rise grade life science teacher at Denise (Widdowson) Kinzig teaches Kutztown Middle School, Kutztown, to the next level of excellence in their achievement,” he is quoted in special education for Erie City Pa. She and her husband, Sean, the article. School District, Erie, Pa. She reside in Reading, Pa. McDonald lives in Woodbridge, and spends much of his time with resides in Erie with her husband, his wife, Antoinette (Parker ’00), and their children, Seani and Sean. Michael. Together, they enjoy traveling as a family. 2005 McDonald continues to move forward and aim toward achieving Christian and Kelly (Bryan ’01) Diane (Rylander) Baranski is a labor excellence. In his new position, he plans to learn as much as possible Vanassa reside in Hagerstown, relations representative and human in instructional leadership. In the future, he hopes to be appointed to Md., with their daughters, Madison resources business partner at and Lauryl. Kelly teaches second U.S. Secretary of Education. Lockheed Martin, Space Systems grade for Washington County Public Business Area, Denver, Colo. She Schools. alumni spotlight www.clarion.edu | 15 alumni notes

Joe and Rebecca (Goodpastor ’05) Marriages Forgione reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Wike Receives Award Carla (Brockway ’07) and Jody Calloway, June 20, 2009. Joseph and Victoria (Keith ’08) Gatto For Graduate School reside in Meadville, Pa. Victoria Jordyn (Acklin ’05) and David is a registered nurse at Meadville Bibiloni, June 26, 2009. Christopher Wike (’09) of Shippenville, Pa., will receive a $2,000 Medical Center, Meadville. Award of Excellence from the national honor society Phi Kappa Phi, Rebecca (Goodpastor ’05) and Joe to use toward graduate school. He was one of 38 students from Karen Halesky of Wilmington, Forgione (’07), Aug. 22, 2009. throughout the United States selected for a Phi Kappa Phi Award of Del., and Brandon Nesky (’08) Excellence. were engaged on June 20, 2009. Victoria (Keith ’08) and Joseph Gatto Wike graduated from Clarion in May 2009 with a degree in They plan to get married on Sept. (’07), Sept. 26, 2009. English. He was a member of Clarion University’s Honors Program 18, 2010. Karen is a public relations associate at ING Direct, and Phi Kappa Phi. He currently is enrolled in the literary and Diane (Rylander ’05) and Christopher Wilmington, Del. cultural studies master’s degree program at Carnegie Mellon Baranski, Oct. 10, 2009. University. Milena Smith of Cape Charles, In addition to the Awards of Excellence, the Honor Society of Phi Jennifer (Reis ’04) and Sean Nyland, Va., teaches kindergarten at July 4, 2009. Kappa Phi also awarded 57 Fellowships of $5,000 each to members Northampton County Public entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each Phi Schools, Machinpongo, Va. Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local Sarah (Hartman ’05) and Eric O’Neil applicants to compete for the society-wide awards, such as the (’05), April 22, 2006. Award of Excellence. 2008 Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is Victoria (Keith) and Joseph Gatto Births the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective honor society for all (’07) reside in Meadville, Pa. Antoinette (Parker ’00) and Sean academic disciplines. Its chapters are on more than 300 campuses Victoria is a registered nurse McDonald (’97), a son, Sean II, in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Each year, at Meadville Medical Center. Feb. 18, 2009. approximately 30,000 members are initiated. Since its founding, Meadville. Phi Kappa Phi has initiated more than one million members into Krista (Parry ’99) and Frank Powell, Joseph Intrieri of Vandergrift, its ranks; all of whom have received emblems and certificates of a daughter, Katelyn Marie, April 22, Pa., is a teacher and boys’ membership. 2009. varsity basketball head coach at Blairsville-Saltsburg School Kelly (Bryan ’01) and Christian alumni spotlight District, Blairsville, Pa. Vanassa (’02), a daughter, Lauryl, May 8, 2009. Brandon Nesky and Karen Halesky (’07) of Wilmington, Del., were Becky (Slagle ’92) East, a daughter, engaged on June 20, 2009. They Adriane (Caleffie) and David Laurie Gamble of Las Vegas, Nev., Jameelynne, May 19, 2009. Thompson reside in Goodyear, Ariz., is a blackjack dealer and celebrity plan to get married on Sept. impersonator on the Las Vegas 18, 2010. Karen is a public with their son, Vaughn. Michelle (McElroy ’04) and Matthew relations associate at ING Direct, strip. She impersonates Avril McFeely, a daughter, Kaelin Renee, Lavigne and performs her music. Wilmington, Del. 2006 June 1, 2009. Karleen Roy of Reynoldsville, Pa., is Amy (Jones) Bish is a Elissa (Firment ’99) and Matthew a mental health therapist at DuBois mammographer at Riverside 2007 Tunno, a son, Nathaniel Robert, Regional Medical Center, DuBois, Pa. Diagnostic Center at Oyster Point, Carla (Brockway) Calloway teaches July 22, 2009. Newport News, Va. She is trained seventh grade language arts for in mammography and stereotactic Washington County School District, 2009 Terra (DiNardo ’02) and Dominic breast biopsies. She resides in Plymouth, N.C. She resides in Corsini (’04), a daughter, Alexis Gloucester, Va., with her husband, Roper, N.C., with her husband,After gaining his B.F.A. fromMelissa West Chester University Bluedorn in 2007, Christian and Herr Jeremy Womer Grace, Aug. 5, 2009. attended Millersville University as an emerging-artist-in-residence. He co-operates Gerald, and their daughters, Jody. and curates exhibitions for Thewere Infantree engaged Gallery in Lancaster, on a venueDec. for 31, 2009. Elizabeth and Rebecca. contemporary emerging artistsMelissa in central Pennsylvania. resides Herr cur inrently Beaver, lives and Pa. works in Lancaster, PA, where his most current project is Black House Press. Herr's Rayna (Liegey ’97) and Shawn Hoke works contain autobiographic tales told through the halftruths of youth. (’95), a son, Ian, Sept. 1, 2009.

Jason Lahr received his B.F.A. in painting from Clarion University and his M.F.A. in drawing and painting from Penn State University. Since 2004, he has been represented by Packer Schopf Gallery in Chicago where his solo exhibition DEATHMETALHIPPIEKILLER opened in early January 2010. Lahr’s paintings, installations, and drawings integrate darkly comic texts with appropriated images, creating shifting narratives of working class male identity as influenced by popular Pennsyltucky Lahr Exhibits Art At Clarion culture.University

When he is not serving biscuits and cornbread to the grumpy regulars at the Jason Lahr (’97) of South Bend, Ind., returned Lahr receivedlocal Cracker hisBarrel, LeeB.F.A. S. Millard in is either painting teaching art courses from at Marywood University and Misericordia University or coordinating the art gallery at to Clarion University for the public reception, Clarion UniversityBloomsburg University. and Hehis received M.F.A. his M.F.A. fromin Thedrawing University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and his B.A. in Art from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. March 4, for the art exhibit “Pennsyltucky: Are and paintingMillard from recently Penn had a one-person State exhibition University. at Lock Haven Univ ersity, PA, and was included in the group exhibition Something About Nothing at The University we there yet?” He is representedof Ohio at Marion. by His Packer works are a somewhat Schopf humorous Gallery investigation of the rural The four-person exhibit in the University in Chicago. curiositiesLahr’s that hispaintings, hometown community drawings has to offer mixed with the ambivalence he feels towards home. Gallery, Carlson Library, included Christen and installations integrate darkly comic After receiving his B.F.A. from Allegheny College, Bill Rodgers went on to receive Herr, Lee Millard and Bill Rodgers who, along texts with appropriatedhis M.F.A. in photography fromimages Ohio University in inever 2005. Since shifting then he has been working in Pittsburgh as Operations Manager of the non-profit organization with Lahr, were born and raised and/or live narratives ofArtist identity Image Resource. as In hisconstructed work, Rodgers wrestles withby the popular inherent conflicts between high and low tech, overt and subversive. In Observations 1-30 (2006), and work, outside of the major city centers of culture. these distinctions mirror those between primal wonder and the regiment of act and documentation. Pennsylvania. January 25 - March 5, 2010

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Danielle (Hall ’01) and Brad Jessica (Davis ’04) and Richard Klavuhn, a daughter, Alaina Steele, a daughter, Abbagail Ann, Ward Joins Luminus Kathryn, Sept. 13, 2009. March 24, 2009.

Sarah (Hartman ’05) and Eric O’Neil Devices As President/CEO (’05), a daughter, Ivy Josephine, Deaths Keith T.S. Ward (’79) was named president, chief executive Sept. 15, 2009. Jean (Kapp ’40) Birtcil, officer and member of the board of directors of Luminus Devices. Oct. 15, 2009. “Keith brings to Luminus an extensive background in general Melissa (Marsula ’04) and Dave lighting as well as executive leadership experience,” said Dennis Rager, a son, Brady Orlanda, Ross A. Damaso (’55), Sept. 17, 2009. Oct. 14, 2009. Costello, chair of the board for Luminus Devices. “As a proven leader who is well-respected throughout the lighting industry, we , Autumn Chrobak (’05), a daughter, Twila (Rea ’31) Maxwell are confident Keith’s distinguished career and accomplishments Cloey Lynn, Sept. 30, 2009. Oct. 18, 2009. will be an invaluable asset to Luminus.” Keith R. Beichner (’66), Prior to joining Luminus Devices, Ward was president and Mara (Strelecki ’97) and Craig Oct. 16, 2009. chief operating officer of EYE Lighting International of North Kobus, a son, Gavin David, America, where he led the company to profitability and growth as Ella (Evanek ’52) Brooks, Oct. 1, 2009. well as expanded market share. Before EYE Lighting, Ward served Oct. 24, 2009. as general manager of General Electric Company where he was Jennifer (Kibler ’00) and Chris Davis Virginia (Patton ’54) Abbas, responsible for developing global synergy in specialty lighting (’00), a daughter, Kristen Marie, Oct. 11, 2009. products serving niche segments. His previous positions include Oct. 9, 2009. managing director, GE Lighting of India, automotive product Homer F. Miller (’33), Nov.4, 2009. Katherine (Fost ’05) and Ryan Kelly, general manager of Quartz and Entertainment Product Manager. a daughter, Brianna Grace, Nancy L. (Slattery ’66) Mulligan, Ward received an M.B.A. from John Carroll University of Oct. 11, 2009. Oct. 5, 2009. Cleveland, and a B.S.B.A. from Clarion University. Stephen F. Pajersky (’52), “The position of President and CEO of Luminus Devices is Adriane (Caleffie ’05) and David Nov. 10, 2009. a tremendous opportunity to lead an innovative company with Thompson (’05), a son, Vaughn, a very exciting future,” said Ward. “I look forward to advancing Oct. 12, 2009. Lois (Brown ’68) Trunk, PhlatLight LEDs into the lighting market as we extend our Nov. 14, 2009. corporate momentum and lead Luminus to the next phase of Allyson (Clingensmith ’00) and Tom growth.” Calvert, a daughter, Isabel Grace, Doria (Bernhart ’77) Gregg, Oct. 12, 2009. Nov. 28, 2009. Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance solid-state light sources – PhlatLight® LEDs – for Shirley (Walker ’55) Dunbar, a variety of lighting applications. Its headquarters and primary Sheila (Anderson ’94) and Rolf Nov. 25, 2009. Mikkelson, a daughter, Emily manufacturing facilities are located in Billerica, Mass. Linnie, Nov. 11, 2009. Gorman E. Shaffer (’64), Sept. 22, 2009. alumni spotlight Kami (Tharan ’99) and Joshua Coursen, a son, Carter William, Carol (Blair ’65) Troese, Nov. 25, 2009. Oct. 3, 2009 Stacy L. Burger (’97), M. Jeanne (Beatty ’49) Haines, Russell E. Daly, retired, facilities Billie-Jo (Rigard ’02) and Jacob Sept. 30, 2009. Jan. 28, 2010. management department, Hoover, a son, William Jacob, Nov. 9, 2009. Robert B. Mays (’51), Nov. 28, 2009. Douglas M. Best (’68), Dec. 2, 2009. Jan. 31, 2010. Vincent J. Currant, retired faculty/ coach at Venango Campus, Nicole (Hetrick ’05) and Ryan Margaret E. (Holler ’69) Miller, Harry E. Wolfe (’43), Feb. 3, 2010. Aug. 5, 2009. McGee, a son, Brett Anthony, Dec. 14, 2009. Dec. 1, 2009. Donald E. Grady (’61), Kelley D. Raybuck, junior nursing Frank W. Bechtel, Jr., (’87), July 29, 2009. student, Dec. 18, 2009. Erika (Clark ’03) and John Shavulsky Dec. 23, 2009. Edna (Ahlgrim ’42) Holler, Claud Swisher, retired, facilities (’01), a daughter, Delaney Reese, May 16, 2009. Dec. 7, 2009. Jeanne M. (Macfarlane ’74) Martin, management department, Dec. 27, 2009. Hilary R. Vida (’63), June 4, 2009. Jan. 4, 2010. Judy (Himes ’04) and Sam Perrin, Terrie (Sloan ’87) Klingler, Dr. Robert Copeland, retired faculty, a son, Quinton Jeffrey, Dec. 13, William O. Daugherty (’57), Dec. 22, 2009. Feb. 2, 2010. speech communication and theatre, 2009. Jan. 17, 2010. Ruth (Davis ’52) Smith, Richard P. Aaron (’97), Stacy (White ’00) and Tom Caves, a Oct. 26, 2009. Feb. 8, 2010. Dr. Gustav Knoitzky, retired daughter, Jocelynn Faith, anthropology faculty, Feb. 3, 2010. Dec. 24, 2009. James B. White (’68), Jan. 7, 2010. Richard L. Jack (’71), Feb. 9, 2010. Terry Bish, facilities management, Hazel A. (McCleery ’40) Lynch, David A. Ridenour (’72), Karla (See ’00) and Heath Feb. 10, 2010. Jan. 16, 2010. Dec. 23, 2009. Winsheimer, a daughter, Aubrey Nickole, April 20, 2009. Mary (Britton ’32) Belton, Jan. 22, 2010. Clarion University Related Deaths Correction: Tricia (Muzzey ’02) and Craig Hartle In the July 2007 issue of Clarion and Beyond Cathryn Hintze (’93), Jan. 13, 2010. John Reish Jr., former assistant (’02), a son Jack, April 9, 2009. football coach, Oct. 17, 2009. Scott Litty ’89 was incorrectly reported as Megan (O’Shea ’99) Durst, deceased. Jan. 23, 2010.

www.clarion.edu | 17 alumni notes Alumni InformationCLARION ANDUpdate BEYOND Dr. Gustav Konitzky The Center for Advancement of Clarion University Dr. Gustav A. Konitzky, 85, of an anthropology 840 Wood Street Emlenton, Pa., retired anthropology program. By Clarion University, Clarion PA 16214-1232 professor, died Wednesday the summer of 814-393-2572; Fax 814-393-1834 morning, Feb. 3, 2010. 1964, he had e-mail: [email protected] He taught at Clarion from established Please check one: 1963-94 and was curator of the a fieldwork o For publication in Clarion and Beyond and online museum in Founders Hall and Clarion University program in both *Please note: Information in the yellow shaded portion director of the archaeological field Clarion and East konitzky is for Alumni Office use only and is not for publication. programs. Brady. o For Alumni files only, not for publication Born in Germany, he received He helped to develop the his B.S. equivalent from the undergraduate B.A. degree in Name ______University of Glessen, B.A. anthropology and a training First M.I. Last Maiden equivalent from the University of program for museum administration Bonn and University of Kiel, all in with Clarion University’s College Graduation Year ______Major ______Germany. His M.S. is from Purdue of Business Administration. Birthday ______University, where he was the first The summer field program he Address ______German national to attend Purdue established led to 20 years of through a UNESCO scholarship; anthropological digs and contract City______State ______Zip______and his Ph.D. is from Indiana work such as a cultural inventory Home phone ______Cell phone______University. survey for Tionesta, Pa., providing Konitzky passed up a trip hands-on experience for numerous Preferred e-mail ______to Nigeria, Africa, to take a job Clarion University students. He also Spouse’s name______at Clarion University in 1963. established a medical anthropology President James Gemmell was in course in 1992 that he taught Spouse’s graduation year (if alumni) ______the process of building a liberal at Clarion University–Venango Children’s names, gender, and birth dates ______arts program including setting up Campus. ______Employer’s Name______Vincent Curran Employer Address ______Vincent J. “Coach” Curran, 98, physical City______State ______Zip ______of Franklin, Pa., who taught health education Employer Phone______and coached basketball at Clarion instructor. He University–Venango Campus, died spent his career Position/Title______Aug. 5, 2009. at Rocky Grove, Comments______He was born May 18, 1911, retiring from We Want to Know About You! in Emlenton, the son of Michael there in 1974. ______CURRAN Henry Curran and Katherine During those Signature (required)______Anthony Curran. He was married 30 years, he coached basketball, July 4, 1949, to the former Doris C. baseball and track and field, thus Submit your update on-line at Engstrom, and she preceded him in receiving the nickname “Coach.” death on July 6, 2007. He is survived by three children, http://www.clarion.edu/alumni He graduated in 1929 from Harry M. Curran and his wife, Kay, Emlenton High School, where he of Franklin, Patrick J. Curran and We need your preferred e-mail address in order for our communication held basketball scoring records his wife, Lisa, of Franklin, and to reach you in a timely manner. Please send your preferred e-mail for decades. Curran received his Christine L. Curran of Fairview Park, address, along with your name, to [email protected]. or, update your bachelor of science degree in health Ohio; four grandchildren, Michael V. record using the form above. and physical education from the “Skip” Curran of Franklin, Andrew University of Illinois in 1934. He B. Curran and his wife, Meggan, of joined Quaker State Motor Oil Co. Pittsburgh, Timothy M. Skarupski number of television shows and the U.S. Army that same year and stayed with the of Franklin and Conner P. Curran movies such as “Father of the serving in the firm until 1944. of Franklin; a brother, Francis G. Bride,” starring Steve Martin. Korean War. That’s when he accepted a Curran and his wife, Nancy, of New He also returned to Wichita to He is survived teaching position at Rocky Grove Middleton, Ohio; and many nieces play at the Crown Uptown Dinner by daughter, High School as the health and and nephews. Theatre. Jodie Copeland- Copeland was born April 8, Baker (Rick) 1928, and was raised in Valley of Rose Hill, Dr. Robert Copeland Center, Kan. He began his life- Kan.; stepson, Lennie Tristano COPELAND Dr. Bob Copeland, 81, retired musicals and other theatre long career by directing and of Clarion, Pa.; stepdaughters, professor of speech communication productions. He was best known performing at the Red Barn Play Carol Tristano and Tania Tristano, and theatre, died Jan. 17, 2010, for his productions in Hart Chapel House in Valley Center. He played both of Paris, France; a brother, in Wichita, Kan. He taught at Theatre and on stage for his in several musicals at Wichita Edward Copeland of Wichita, Clarion University from 1959-85, performance as Big Daddy in “Cat State University and community Kan.; a sister, Helen Connell of playing an instrumental role in on a Hot Tin Roof.” theatre. Wichita; a grandson, Caleb Baker the development of the theatre Following his retirement, He received his B.A. degree and a granddaughter, Markie department. Copeland moved to Hollywood, from University of Wichita, Baker; a great-grandson, Landyn During his 30-year career at Calif., where he became a member Wichita, Kan., and M.A. and McInerney; and numerous nieces Clarion, Copeland directed and of the Screen Actors Guild. He Ph.D. from University of Denver, For more information: and nephews. acted in a variety of Broadway enjoyed character acting in a Denver, Colo. He was a veteran of

18 | April ’10 Call 814-393-1997 or visit http://clariongoldeneagles.com Clarion University SUMMER SPORT CAMPS 2010 Baseball Football Tennis June 14-18 – Day Camp June 7-11 – Kids Day Camp June 21-24 – Tennis & Swim Camp June 21-25 – Day Camp June 23-25 – High School June 25 – High School Day Camp Position Team Camp June 26 – Open Tournament July 12-16 – Youth League Camp August 7 – Singles Tournament Boy’s Basketball July 11-15 – Individual Overnight Camp Soccer July 16-17 – Team Overnight Camp June 28-July 2 – Day Camp-Coed Wrestling July 18-22 – Individual Overnight June 28-July 2 – Goal Keeping June 25-27 – Father/Son Weekend 1 Camp Camp-Coed July 9-11 – Father/Son Weekend 2 July 19-23 – Venango Junior Day June 27-July 1 – Team Camp Camp-Coed June 27-July 1 – Fundamentals Camp Girl’s Basketball July 5-9 – Leg Attacks and Leg Ride July 9-11 – Senior High Team Camp July 26-30 – Res. Girls Team Camp th-12th Grade July 5-9 – Counterattacks July 9-11 – Junior High Team Camp July 26-30 – Elite Camp 9 July 11-15 – Elite Position Camp July 11-15 – Individual Camp Volleyball Softball July 25-27 – Individual Camp July 18-22 – Individual Camp June 21-23 – Pitchers and Catchers July 23-25 – Senior High Team Camp July 28-July 29 – Setter/Hitter Clinic June 28-30 – Individual Camp July 30-August 1 – Team Overnight Camp Cross Country Swimming & Diving July 25-29 – Boys and Girls Camp June 13-17 – Week 1 June 20-24 – Week 2 June 27-July 1 – Week 3 July 4-8 – Week 4 July 11-15 – Week 5

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larion University honored a record 131 Athletic Director Dave Katis (’85, scholar athletes, three individuals and ’88) presented the award to President the men’s golf team during the 20th Grunenwald on behalf of SAAC and C Annual Bob Carlson Scholar Athlete the entire athletic department for Luncheon held in the Gemmell Student Complex Grunenwald’s support for athletics Multi-Purpose Room, Friday, Feb. 5. during his distinguished career as a The total number of student athletes faculty member and administrator. recognized represents 39 percent of Clarion Grunenwald has announced he will University students participating in athletics, retire in June. the highest mark since the luncheon was started Katis also presented the Extra in 1991. The cumulative Quality-Point Average Effort Award to Chad Thomas from (QPA) for all student athletes for the previous Clarion University’s Office of Student two semesters was 2.91. and University Affairs. Thomas helps “This is an opportunity to say what is intercollegiate athletics in a wide- really good about our university and we know ranging fashion from team building Front from left: golf team members Jared Schmader, Sean Foust and Zach it,” said Clarion University President Joseph to helping with pre-game setups for Schloemer; back from left: President Joseph Grunenwald, golf coach Marty Grunenwald. “We are celebrating good athletes football and basketball games. Rinker with the Carlson Cup and Dr. Robert Girvan, Faculty of the Year. and good people. By inviting a faculty member The men’s golf team, coached by who support you in class and in athletics it Marty Rinker, received the rotating demonstrates they understand and appreciate Carlson Cup, named in honor of former what you do.” Clarion University Athletic Director Bob Receiving special recognition from Clarion Carlson, presented to the team that has of 2009 are also eligible for the award. Each University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee shown the greatest improvement in QPA during athlete achieving this level is asked to bring a (SAAC) were: Dr. Robert Girvan, Faculty of the the last calendar year. faculty member or university individual who has Year Award, and President Grunenwald for his The luncheon recognizes student athletes for influenced their career to the luncheon. contributions to Clarion University athletics. achieving a cumulative QPA of 3.20 or higher; Dr. Kevin Roth (MBA ’81), faculty athletic Chad Thomas received the Extra Effort Award. or had two consecutive semesters of a 3.2 QPA representative, introduced the athletes, who Girvan, a professor of sociology, received his or higher; or had two consecutive semesters of received a certificate from Grunenwald and award from Rich Eckert, president of the Student a 3.2 QPA or higher in the spring and fall terms Katis, and introduced their guest. Athlete Advisory Committee. The award is voted of 2008. Freshmen and transfer students who upon by Clarion University’s student athletes. achieve a 3.2 QPA or higher in the fall term

2010 Clarion Football Alumni Golf Outing April 24, 2010 Hi-Level Golf Course Entry Fee: $80 Hole Sponsor: $100 Entry fee includes: • Golf, cart, and greens fees • Skill contests • Continental breakfast • Cash and prizes • Lunch, beverages • Souvenir shirt • Steak dinner

Registration 10 a.m. information: Shotgun start 11 a.m. Robert “Bo” Garritano www.clariongoldeneagles.com 724-863-8406 • [email protected]

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Third Annual Men’s Basketball Golf Shamble April 16, 2010 Pinecrest Country Club proceeds benefit mens basketball scholarships Lunch at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at Noon

$125 Entry fee includes: • Golf, cart, greens fees, lunch, and dinner

Sponsorship levels: information: • Hole Sponsor - $100 • Coach Level - $2,500 Norb Baschnagel • Corporate Level - $500 • Sportsmanship Level-$5,000 Tournament Director • Player Level - $1,000 814-226-5098 [email protected]

Clarion Scholar Athletes

BASEBALL - Gregg Bandzuh, Scott Berkes, Joey Harrison, Kylie Keeney, Jenna Kulik, Crystal Miller, Jill Miller, Kevin Keebler, Jason Krimsky, Jordan Labue, Ray Pollum, Bethany Naugle, Danielle Riley, Gina Shero, Lindsay Bill Ruhland, Chad White, Robert Wielock and Sean Thill, Alaina Tintera and Sara Trinclisti Zimmerman. SOFTBALL - Katie Baum, Jocylyn Dimpel, Rebecca MEN’S BASKETBALL - Julius Berry, Greg Parker and Lynch, Marissa Myers, Kacie Nemeth, Cydnee Mike Sherry. Sankey, Corinna Sternthal and Rachelle Yarger.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - Joanna Catalano, Rachel MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING - Steve Cutler, Graeff, Bethany Koch, Sara Pratt, Rachel Skolny, Shaina Casey Dunleavy, Rich Eckert, Jon Kofmehl, Garet Smith, Lizzie Suwala, Jillian Taylor and Janelle Zabresky. Weston and Luke Wilmoth.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD - WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING - Margaret Alexis Carter, Nicole Halford, Kim Hanslovan, Amy Bentley, Whitney Dudek, Jena Gardone, Laura Kirkwood, Kristine Mellor, Kara Mizak, Lisa Nickel, Allison Herron, Kaitlyn Johnson, Kayla Kelosky, Jamie Athletic Director Dave Katis (’85, ’88) (left) presents the Regan, Kate Reinhart, Jenna Schwerer, Molly Smathers and Maloney, Jessica Munoz, Morgan Oberlander, Kim Jamie Wyatt. Ogden, Katie Sagaser, Madi Sewell, Kayla Shull, Extra Effort Award to Chad Thomas. Samantha VanDyke and Megan Williams. FOOTBALL - Bob Beidl, Craig Bunney, Nathan Conway, Mark Divins, David Dunn, James Eckels, Mike Felker, Ben TENNIS - Lauren Eonta, Haylee Gardner, Devin Fiscus, Alfonso Hoggard, Gerald Hudson, Kory Kusick, Matt Rombach and Alysia Sturdivant. Long, Matt Mix, Andrew Paronish, Mike Pelto, Eli Rupert, Nick Sipes, Shawn Sopic, Anthony Stimac and Ren Yonker VOLLEYBALL - Nicole Andrusz, Katie Aurand, Leirin Follow your favorite Baker, Rhianon Brady, Joy Carey, Rebecca Ferragonio, MEN’S GOLF - Sean Foust, Zach Schloemer and Jared Leeann Higginbotham, Kayla Rodak, Sarah Sheffield, Clarion Sport Team Schmader. Amanda Stefanov and Rebecca Webb. online at: WOMEN’S GOLF - Kim Dulski, Ashley Longstreth, Krista WRESTLING - Tyler Bedelyon, Steven Cressley, Matarrese, Jenna Rinker and Samantha Veights. Hadley Harrison, Jay Ivanco, Greg Lewis, Justin www.clariongoldeneagles.com McCrillis, Cameron Moran, Alex Thomas and Joe SOCCER - Lyndsey Brecosky, Jordan Daloisio, Beth Ellen Waltko. Dibeler, Tessa Endress, Stephanie Harrison, Emily Heasley,

www.clarion.edu | 21 quet tion Ban nd Induc 22 orts Hall of Fame’ ion ‘Sp Clar FRIDAY APRIL 30, 2010

he Clarion University Sports Hall of Snodgrass, 111 Tippin Gymnasium. Tickets are “We want to congratulate the new Fame Committee has announced $35 per person and are available by contacting inductees, as well as the Hall of Fame that six new members will be Snodgrass at 814-393-1989. Checks should be Committee on another job well done,” said T nd inducted as the 22 Hall of Fame Class in made payable to Clarion Sports Hall of Fame. fifth-year Clarion A.D. Dave Katis (’85, 2010. The new inductees include four athletes and ’88). “This will be another great class of Induction ceremonies are scheduled for two coaches and they are: Mark D. Angle (’01) – inductees who made a very significant Friday, April 30, 2010, at Clarion’s new dining wrestling, Frank W. Grundler (’67) – wrestling/ contribution to Clarion Athletics during hall (located at Ninth and Wood) beginning at football, Jodi Pezek Burns (’91) – volleyball/ their time on campus. We look forward to 7p.m. and all are invited to attend. A social coach, Al Lefevre (’65) – golf coach/football), their induction on April 30. ” is set for 5:30 p.m. at Moore Hall (former Charles “Chuck” Nanz – men’s swimming Enclosed below is a snapshot of the President’s residence) on campus. Ticket orders coach and Chris Weibel (’98) – football. careers of our 2010 inductees: are being handled by Associate A.D. Wendy

MARK D. ANGLE – Wrestling AL LEFEVRE - Golf Coach • 2001 Clarion University Graduate – • 1965 Clarion University Graduate – Speech Therapy Secondary Education/Biology • 2002-08 Clarion Sports Hall of Fame Committee • 1998-2000 Clarion Team Captain • Fall 1999–Spring 2008 – Head Golf Coach (nine yrs.) • 1997-2000 Career Wrestling Record 126-11 • 2005 & 2002 Clarion PSAC Team Champions • Three-Time NCAA Division I All-American • 2006 & 2002 PSAC “Coach of the Year” • 1998 (4th- 134), 1999 (3rd- 141), 2000 (4th- 141) • 2002-08 Clarion- Seven Straight NCAA D-II Appearances • 1998 & 1999 EWL Champion 134 & 141 lbs. • Lefevre’s Teams Own All Clarion Golf Records • 1998, 1999, 2000 PSAC Champion • Clarion PSAC Runners-up (4) East Region (1) • 1999 East – West All-Star Match • 1962-63 Clarion Starting QB

JODI PEZEK BURNS – Volleyball CHARLES “CHUCK” NANZ - Men’s Swim Coach • 1991 Clarion University Graduate – • 1969-70 – Head Coach Clarion’s First Men’s Season Elementary Education • 1969-70 – Clarion Places Second at PSACs • 1987-90 four-year Clarion Volleyball Starter • 1971-77 – Clarion Wins PSAC Titles (7) • 1990 & 1989 First Team AVCA All-Region • 1970-77 – Clarion Dual Meet Record 74-10 • Clarion Career Records In Kills (1,444), Hitting, Total • Clarion had three Undefeated Seasons Under Nanz Blocks (803), Solo (356), Assist (447) • Several Top 10 Teams In NAIA & D-II Nationals • Also Career 786 Digs, 171 Service Aces • Clarion 13th or Better at Nationals Every Year • 1988 Clarion First PSAC Team Title • Started Clarion Summer Swim Camps • Clarion VB Coach (1995-98; 2006); Softball (1992-94)

FRANK W. GRUNDLER – Wrestling/Football CHRIS WEIBEL - Football • 1967 Clarion University Graduate – • 1998 Clarion University Graduate – Marketing Secondary Education/Geography • 1993, 1995-98 Clarion Football QB • 1962, 64-66 four-year Wrestling Letterman • Set 5 Clarion Career Records – Att. (1,065) • 1965 PSAC Champion at 191 lbs. • Comp. (586), TDs (65), Yds. (7,845), T.O. (8,136) • 1963 & ’64 WPSCAC Champion 191 lbs. • 1996 – Season Rec. Yds. (2,880), TDs (32), T.O. (3,050) • 1964-66 Undefeated In Dual Matches 2 ½ Years • 1996 – HM A-A; All PSAC-West - #2 Rated In D-II. • 1964-66 Clarion Team Dual Record 34-2 • 1996 – Led Clarion to 11-3 Rec., East Region Title • 1965 Clarion Wins First PSAC Team Title • 1996 – Clarion Advanced To NCAA “Final Four” • 1964-65 Football Letterman at Def. End • 2004-09 Clarion Assistant Coach • 1965 – 51 Solo Tackles; All NAIA D-18

22 | April ’10 CLARION AND BEYOND ports Hall of Fame’ Orozco Named Athletics Development Officer ‘S ederico “Fred” Orozco is the felt it was a good fit for me.” development director for United ion new athletics development Orozco reports that media Way & Big Brothers Big Sisters, ar F officer for the Clarion relations and marketing are a 1998-2001; executive director Cl University Foundation, Inc. He family trait. He is descendent of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber started his new position Feb. 15, from Mexican immigrants and his of Commerce, 2001-05; and succeeding Ken Nellis, who left grandfather was the first Spanish director of media relations for Clarion for another position. speaking radio announcer in VMS VOICETRAK, 2005-08; all in “I will be seeking major gifts Tucson, Ariz. Tucson, Ariz. through the Clarion University “He was a natural at it,” In these positions, he managed Foundation, Inc. to support Orozco said about his grandfather. donor relations, event planning, the Clarion University athletic “He got to meet Elvis Presley media and public relations, market programs,” said Orozco. “I am and was friends with Senator research and analysis, event looking forward to learning about Barry Goldwater. I never had an planning, budget preparation/ support from the community for interest in being in radio, but I administration, legislative affairs the foundation and how I can liked the media and I still like the and leadership. enhance this support.” environment.” “The media changed and A native of Arizona, Orozco Orozco worked in general I changed too,” he explained. moved to Pennsylvania in 2008. broadcasting before going to the “When I joined United Way & Big It was a return home for his wife, University of Arizona at Tucson, Brothers Big Sisters that started orozco Anita, an Ellwood City native. where he earned a bachelor’s my path with non-profits.” “I like non-profit fundraising degree in media relations with a The Orozco’s reside in and I am comfortable in that minor in marketing. Following his Petrolia, Pa. Anita works in Calif., and Jenna of Tuscon, and arena,” said Orozco. “This graduation, he was marketing and human resources for Sonneborn two children at home, Jacinto, opportunity to support Clarion promotions director for Journal in Petrolia. They have two grown seven, and Benjamin, three. University presented itself and I Broadcast Group from 1994-98; children, Matthew of Los Angeles,

‘Evening Peace’ Premiere BenefitsS cholarships

The premiere of the original composition “Evening Peace” brought a night of outstanding music to Clarion University while benefitting students enrolled in the Honors Program. The concert, held Nov. 13, 2009, at the Walter Hart Chapel, marked the opening of a scholarship fundraising campaign to benefit the Honors Program. The Clarion University Honors Program, initiated in 1986, has become a motivator in the university community for producing scholars and leaders. It provides an academic opportunity for students whose intellectual and creative interests and abilities are beyond conventional university offerings, and gives students the opportunity to enrich their education through specially designed courses and extracurricular involvement. “This was a good beginning for the campaign,” said Brooke Murray, assistant director of alumni relations and annual fund for the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. “We were pleased with the support for both the premiere of such an outstanding composition and for the Honors Program.” “Evening Peace” is the third collaboration between Dr. P. Brent Register, professor of music at Clarion University and assistant director of the Honors Program, and artist John Digby. The composition is a song cycle using text from 10 poems by the eighth-century Chinese poet, Tu Fu. Digby’s translations, or “improvisations” as he prefers, of these Evening Peace performers from left to right – Casey C. Teske, Paula Amrod, Janice Grunenwald, poems reflect a variety of moods, metaphor, innuendo and Dimitrie Lazich, Cristina Castaldi, Bryan Register, P. Brent Register, and Trina Gallup. often delve into a place of shadows before resurfacing back into light.

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larion has a well deserved aid is a critical determining reputation for helping factor in a student’s university “FLY, EAGLES, FLY” SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN C students realize their choice. For those that dreams. In continuing the choose Clarion, scholarship tradition, the “Fly, Eagles, Fly” opportunities provide a solid Full Scholarship Endowment $425,000 Endowed Scholarship Campaign foundation for students to build Half Scholarship Endowment $250,000 is currently underway. The careers and prepare for their “Fly, Eagles, Fly” campaign, life’s work. Tuition Scholarship Endowment $225,000 while designed to encourage You can become one of Named Scholarship Endowment starting at $ 25,000 scholarship support for all many to support an existing Clarion students, is focused fund or establish a new on providing opportunities endowment fund with Clarion Or you can help with a gift of any amount to an existing for students committed to University Foundation, Inc. scholarship endowment. the rigorous professional You can create an endowment preparation of the Honors in your own name or you can Commitments can extend over a five-year period and Program and accomplished memorialize a loved one or student athletes who participate someone else who has strongly may also have tax benefits for you. in Golden Eagle athletics. impacted your life for good, Building on our reputation, such as a teacher, a coach, Clarion University is preparing a spouse, parent, child or a enjoy the satisfaction of seeing to give to something permanent for the future because we trusted friend. their fund benefit others. They that represents your ongoing expect to be around, doing Endowments can be may add to it periodically and influence can mean a lot to what we do, for generations established with Clarion possibly encourage family them. to come. We plan to be here University Foundation, Inc. members and friends to get When you establish an another hundred years and now, during life. You can use involved. Then, through their endowment, you accomplish more, perpetuating the same cash, securities and real estate wills, they make provision several things: You express values you now appreciate and – almost anything of value. for a final and often larger confidence in the future of support. Or you can arrange for an contribution. Clarion University; you create a You can help! A scholarship endowment to be established One reason for establishing lasting legacy; you encourage is a public affirmation of the through your will at the time of an endowment now is to have in present and future leadership; value of education and serves death. place a means whereby friends and you make a difference! as a reward for hard work and Some people do both. They and loved ones can tangibly academic achievement. More establish an endowment now express their thoughtfulness than ever before, scholarship so they can watch it grow and during bereavement. Being able

DO IT NOW LATER OR NOW and LATER With a little planning, you can fund a While it may not be feasible to start a fund Start it now, add to it over time and make a scholarship endowment now and can enjoy now, your estate will likely have enough final gift through your estate plan. watching it grow and benefit Clarion students. resources at your passing.

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Mr. Frank A. Pici ’77 and Center for Orthopaedics Sports Annual Report 2008/2009 Mrs. Sharon L. Pici Medicine- Dr. Douglas S. Fugate An important facet of the Alumni Association is participation in the PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation Clarion Students’ Association Annual Fund. By making an annual gift to Clarion University, you Mr. Randall P. Richard ’87 and Mr. Michael J. Cole ’89 and Mrs. have improved our facilities, provided scholarships to deserving Mrs. Diana L. (Lee) Richard ’89 Stephanie R. (Sherman) Cole ’90 students and most importantly, you have raised the profile and prestige of your alma mater. We hope you are proud of the progress RRR Roadhouse- Colegrove Educational Trust we have made together. Clarion University is very fortunate to have Keystone Restaurant Group Inc. Community Care Management Services- loyal and generous supporters, and we can’t say THANK YOU enough! RX Xpress - Mr. Paul Grisnik and Mr. Royce E. Freebourn ’80 and Below we list donors who have demonstrated a commitment through Mrs. Pamela Grisnik Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn gifts or pledge payments of $1,000 or more from July 1, 2008, S & T Bank Corcetti Rentals - Mr. Ronald J. Corcetti through June 30, 2009. S & T Bancorp Charitable Foundation ’71 and Mrs. Shawn D. (Williams) Corcetti ’71 Estate of Mary L. Seifert F. L. Crooks & Co. - Estate of Theodore R. Shaw Dr. Harold Hartley and Mr. James M. Crooks ’74 and University Club Mrs. Carolyn Hartley Estate of Helen F. Shields Mrs. Lydia K. (Pifer) Crooks ’80 $5,000 or more annually Hincken Emigh Family Charitable Mr. Howard Shreckengost Delta Development Group Inc. - Foundation-Mr. Robert D. Emigh ’74 Mr. Leroy D. Kline, Jr. ’80 and Estate of David C. Smith Mrs. Gail Kline Dr. Ernest C. Aharrah ’49 and and Mrs. Emily K. (Hincken) Emigh ’72 Mr. John R. Tedeschi ’79 and Mr. Charles E. Dreibelbis and Mrs. Margaret A. (Behringer) Aharrah ’49 Mr. Michael F. Hughes and Mrs. Melanie R. Tedeschi Mrs. Joyce Hughes Mrs. Diane Dreibelbis Allergy & Asthma Clinic Total Energy Corp. - Industrial Scientific Foundation Eagle Park Associates LP II - AT&T Foundation Mr. Robert W. Armentano ’80 and Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82 Edith C. Justus Charitable Trust Mrs. Corine Armentano Mr. Gregory D. Barnes Mr. Douglas S. Elliott ’76 and Mr. Harry E. Tripp Mr. Todd Bauer and Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Mrs. Holly Elliott Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Bauer ’84 Estate of Virginia Kaufman UHS of Delaware, Inc. Hager Paving Inc. Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust The Kriebel Organization Mr. Reginald A. Wells, Jr. ’08 Health Career Fund Burns & Burns Associates Mr. Nicholas Kuzemka and Dr. James G. Pesek and Ms. Lisa D. Kerle Mrs. Carole G. Kuzemka Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek Capstone Development Corporation Kraus Sorce Inc. Dr. George Wollaston ’57 and Mrs. Betty M. (McCutcheon) Chan ’74 Mr. Justin B. Kuzemka ’92 and Mrs. Cynthia Kuzemka Mrs. Twila M. Wollaston ’58 Mr. James E. Kriebel and Clarion County Community Bank Mrs. Penny Kriebel Mr. Alfred H. Lander ’74 and Mr. Allan A. Coburn and Mrs. Janet Lander McDonald’s - Mr. Gene Puskash Mrs. Earla B. (Brock) Coburn ’49 Mr. Patrick A. McDonough and Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. and President’s Club The Commodore Corporation Mrs. Sonja Leach Mrs. Holly McDonough $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ’74 and Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. Meadville Womens Club Mrs. Bea Dean Mr. Don Lewis and Mrs. Betty D. Lewis Mr. Alan Meltzer and Mrs. Amy Meltzer Ms. Janet L. Decker ’60 Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation Inc. Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79 and Arby’s - Toby Food Group Inc. Monroe Heights Development Mrs. Deborah Demich Mr. Michael D. Maguire ’99 and Mrs. Pamela Maguire Mr. William G. Arnold ’84 and Corporation Mr. Damian A. Eonta ’76 and Mrs. Donna M. Arnold Anonymous Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Mrs. Taryn A. (Czajkoski) Eonta ’76 Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ’56 and Mrs. Mary F. (Master) McElhattan ’72 Campus Habitat - Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund University Apartments National City Ms. Jane K. France ’71 and Mr. Michael G. Casciato ’81 Mr. Christian L. Allison Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 and Mrs. Jacalyn Norris Mrs. Janice B. (Black) Fuellhart Northwest Savings Bank Glenn Redi-Mix Estate of Barbara Oldt Mr. Larry P. Gourley ’73 and Mrs. Janet F. Gourley ’99 Dr. James G. Pesek and Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust Mr. William E. Hager ’80 and PFPC, Inc. Mrs. Diana M. (Murphy) Hager ’82 Mr. Louis J. Phillips and Mrs. Sandra Hart Phillips

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A Message from Mr. Pete P. Caristo ’55 Hoffman Electric Inc Charles P. Leach Jr., Mr. Jeffrey W. Chalovich ’85 Mr. Kenneth C. Jumper ’70 and Chartwells Mrs. Barbara B. Jumper President, Clarion University Foundation, Clarion Hospital Mr. David J. Katis ’85 and Inc. Board of Directors & Mrs. Julie (Shingledecker) Katis Mr. Alfred Clarke and Mrs. Ruth Clarke , Mr. Michael R. Keefer and Patrick J. Kahle ’92 Mr. Daniel L. Coon ’72 and Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes) Keefer ’93 Mrs. Linda S. (Nosker) Coon ’75 President, Clarion University Alumni Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ’68 Association Board of Directors Mr. Robert E. Crawford and Mrs. Dorothy Crawford Mr. Patrick L. Kiehl ’72 Mr. James Curry and Mr. James D. Knowles and Mrs. Joyce A. (Andre) Curry ’61 Mrs. Maxine Knowles Dr. Brenda Dede Mr. Anthony Kolencik and he path to Clarion University’s future is paved in part by its Dr. Patricia L. Kolencik generous supporters. Because of your support last year, more DeMan’s talented students were able to achieve their educational goals Dr. William Krugh and Mrs. Nancy Krugh T Ms. Kim L. (Lehman) Dismuke ’77 with the aid of scholarships. We were able to provide better resources to Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn encourage our faculty to pursue research opportunities, and continue to DuBois Business College Inc Dr. Patty H. Laswick build on our academic reputation and strengthen our athletic programs. Mr. Daniel W. Dunkelberger ’73 and Mrs. Linda Dunkelberger Mr. Frank Lignelli, Jr. ’50 and Our boards have made a commitment to supporting Clarion University Mrs. Joyce R. (Simpson) Lignelli ’48 annually, and we are encouraging the support of our alumni and friends. Mr. Richard Dziura and Mrs. Sue A. (Schmidt) Dziura ’79 Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ’89 and For all who have already made a gift to the annual fund, we extend our Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) Linnan ’73 heartfelt gratitude. For those of you who have not, please consider joining Mr. Roger Engle and Mrs. Beverly A. Engle us this year. It’s a great time to begin! ’71 Mr. James Little and Mrs. Cynthia Little Dr. Soga Ewedemi Mr. Ronald B. Lucas ’82 and Mrs. Debra L. Lucas Express Label Company - Mr. Michael C. Sisinni ’79 and Miss Kathyrn M. Ludwig ’89 Mrs. Ilia M. (Rodriguez) Sisinni ’80 Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ’63 and Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert) Pae ’79 Mrs. Lois K. (Kindelberger) Albrecht ’52 Mr. John Fallon and Mrs. Nancy C. (Coax) Malacarne ’63 Mr. Paul D. Palmer ’61 and AMYMSA Mrs. Patricia M. (Hart) Fallon ’57 Mr. John Marinich ’75 and Mrs. Paula J. Palmer Mr. John R. Anderson ’66 and Dr. Jeffrey W. Ferguson and Mrs. Patricia S. (Semonich) Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Dr. Carole J. (Gazibara) Anderson ’66 Mrs. Janet Ferguson Marinich ’75 Union APSCUF - Clarion Chapter First United National Bank Mr. Gerald C. Marterer ’67 and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Mrs. Suzanne C. (Conroy) Marterer ’67 APSCURF FirstEnergy Foundation nd Mr. John B. Mason and Presbyterian Women of 2 Mr. Stephen G. Arthur ’85 Presbyterian Church Mr. John Foster and Mrs. Dorry Foster Mrs. Sally W. Mason ’70 Dr. William S. Barnes and Dr. Joseph P. Fotos and Mrs. Libby Fotos Massachusetts Mutual Dr. Charles P. Prezzia and Mrs. Linda G. Barnes ’95 Mrs. Karen S. Prezzia Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed Masterflo Pump, Inc. - Mr. William E. Ms. Margaret M. Barth ’71 Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Fullington Trailways LLC Frohlich ’85 and Mrs. Cynthia Frohlich Mr. Norman F. Basso ’76 and Mr. Charles C. Matsko ’70 and Estate of Darrell E. Shick Mrs. Tina E. Basso Dr. William E. Fulmer ’77 and Mrs. Elisabeth (Sibley) Fulmer ’64 Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore) Matsko ’71 St. Marys Insurance Agency, Inc.- Mr. Edward J. Bauer ’70 and Mr. Ray McGunigle Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato ’85 and Mrs. Kathryn C. Bauer Dr. Jocelind Gant Mrs. Michele Azzato Ms. Bonnie L. McIlvaine ’65 Ms. Heidi M. Bliss ’82 Mr. Jon W. Gardner ’61 and The Tavern Mrs. Sue Ann Gardner Mr. Dalph McNeil and Mrs. Nancy McNeil BookRenter.com Mr. Richard Thomas and Mrs. Colleen S. (Straub) Gaughan ’84 Mr. Michael G. Miller ’92 Mrs. Jacalyn A. (Dunn) Thomas ’80 Mr. Eric D. Booth ’80 and Mrs. Sarah E. (Scott) Booth ’80 Geico Philanthropic Foundation Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M) Mr. Terry G. Aldridge and Ms. Patricia Thomas ’79 Mr. Brian A. Brewer ’83 Congressman James W. Gerlach Mr. Melvin A. Mitchell ’80 and Mrs. Susan Mitchell Venango Area Community Foundation Mr. Andrew C. Brindger ’70 Mrs. Beverly R. (Reese) Greenwell ’59 Mr. J. Alan Mochnick and Venango Training & Development Center Mr. Robert Bubb and Mrs. Marsha Bubb Mr. Steven Grejda and Mrs. Elaine F. Grejda Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick Estate of James F. Wiberg The Burgess-McCormac Foundation Dr. Gail F. (Fulton) Grejda ’66 Mr. James E. Moffatt ’70 and Mr. H. Eugene Burns and Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle) Moffatt ’70 Mrs. Susanne A. Burns Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Dr. Ronald E. Montgomery and Clarion Investors’ Club Mr. W. Paul Bylaska and Mrs. Carol Mrs. Judith Montgomery $1,000 - $2,499 Bylaska Mr. William R. Hartman ’70 and Mrs. Irene A. Hartman Mr. Robert W. Montgomery ’65 and C & A Trees Unlimited Mrs. Sheila J. Montgomery Dr. John W. Heard AK Steel Corporation Mr. Darl Callen, Jr. and Mr. Ralph A. Naples, Jr. ’84 Mrs. Madelon D. Callen ’65 Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ’71 and Suzan Albanesi and Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter Mr. David W. Ogden ’74 and David D. Davenport ’71 Mr. Roderick Campbell and Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden Ms. Linda R. Campbell ’80 Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82

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O-I Dr. Wayne E. Schuricht ’67 and Mr. Robert S. O’Neil ’76 Mrs. Joann L. (Scaparra) Schuricht ’69 Mr. Raymond Peltcs and Ms. Bonnie (Siepiela) SinClair Dirkx ’70 Mrs. Marian Peltcs Mr. Ronald W. Smith ’86 Thank You Penn Virginia Corporation The J. M. Smucker Co Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Mr. Rich Snow Public Accountants South Central Alpha Housing & Health - For Exceeding Mr. David A. Peura ’88 and Mr. John P. Hughes ’86 Mrs. Carole L. (Puglia) Peura ’88 Mr. James A. Staab ’74 and The Kresge Challenge! Dr. Todd J. Pfannestiel Mrs. Sally A. (Harris) Staab PNC Bank Corporation STV Architects, Inc. Pope, Drayer and Associates Subway Venture Associates Dr. David D. Porter and Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ’79 and Mrs. Helen G. (Grudowski) Porter ’60 Mrs. Leslie Sukaly eport Dr. Randall Potter and Mr. James Thornton and Dr. Jeanne Slattery Mrs. Bridget Thornton R Mr. John T. Pulver ’95 and Mr. David D. Todd ’76 Mrs. Tina M. (Plankenhorn) Pulver ’95 Mr. Jeff Tomeo and Quality Inn & Suites Mrs. Barbara A. (Pusty) Tomeo ’81 Dr. Christopher M. Reber Dr. Lou Tripodi and Mrs. Marge F. Tripodi Dr. John H. Reed and Mr. Mark E. VanDyke ’80 and Mrs. Barbara R. Reed Mrs. Cindy L. (Walter) VanDyke ’79 Mr. Donald E. Reno ’55 and Verizon Foundation Mrs. Mary R. (Vescio) Reno ’55 Mr. John N. Wiberg ’52 Mr. Daniel J. Richardson ’73 and Wienken & Associates Mrs. Joanne A. (Kush) Richardson ’73 On June 30, we met and exceeded a challenge from the Kresge Dr. David K. Wilcox ’75 and Foundation – a national, private foundation – raising $3.4 Mr. William E. Roberts and Mrs. Denise Wilcox Mrs. Donna T. (Tissue) Roberts ’74 million toward the construction of a new $34 million Science and Mr. Ronald J. Wilshire ’72 and Technology Center at Clarion University. We received a $400,000 Dr. Kevin J. Roth ’81 and Mrs. Stephanie A. (Morgan) Wilshire ’75 Mrs. Carol A. Roth grant from Kresge for meeting the challenge grant. The new Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ’72 Science and Technology Center replaced Peirce Science Center and Mr. Alexander V. Sandusky ’54 and Mrs. Mary Sandusky LTC Michael D. Wolozyn ’76 and was dedicated in January 2010. The new building is a model in Mrs. Sharon R. Wolozyn sustainability and a perfect environment for students to learn and Mr. Dana Savage and take advantage of research opportunities. Dr. Hallie E. Savage Mr. W. Thomas Wood and Mrs. Teresa F. Wood ’96 Mr. Alan C. Schaffer

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CONGRATULATIONS!Extravaganza 2010 Alumni Association

David Gibbons Distinguished Award Recipients ALPHA GAMMA PHI Distinguished Volunteer (’86, ’92) Venango Distinguished Alumni

They will be honored: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Reception – 6 p.m. Dr. Robert Girvan Distinguished Faculty F. Suzanne Dinner – 7 p.m. (Stewart ’70) Jenniches Distinguished Alumni Entertainment: “The Magical Kingdom Live On Stage!” featuring talented Clarion University students www.clarion.edu/extravaganza Dr. Frank Rocco (’62) 1939-2008 Reggie Wells Jr. (’08) Sponsored by: Distinguished Service Distinguished Achievement

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