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High-Impact Practices CONTENTS

Dear Golden Eagles, 3 Spirit The Game Day Experience: an Eagletastic addition to Golden Eagles Football. Clarion University is 4 News briefs very much alive and well. For the past 6 Provost Ron Nowaczyk talks about high-impact educational practices. several years, we have 7 been making changes, 7 It’s a small world, after all A new microscope magnifies some long overdue, nanoscale objects and the academic experience. and some that put us 8 Dual certification preferred Two certifications plus four in the forefront of what many of the state- years equals teachers at the head of the job-seeking pack. related universities in Pennsylvania will be doing in the next few years. 8 9 The hidden language of the soul A student business competition helped junior BreAnna Kirkland start living her Strategic discussions we’ve had in dream. recent months led to action that will 10 Live it, learn it Venango College’s living-learning ensure the advancement of our vision for communities take learning beyond the classroom. Clarion University as a leader in high- impact educational practices that benefit 9 11 A new normal President Karen Whitney talks about how students, employers and community the university is changing to meet student demand. partners. 12 Time, talent and treasure Margery Himes’ gifts to Clarion University are leaving a lasting impact. Through this process we hope to expand enrollment while we ensure optimal 14 Have a little faith in you Carlita Jones Evans is passing stewardship of our resources, so that we 10 on the gift of believing in one’s self. can continue to provide a high-quality, 15 Sports high-impact education at a reasonable cost. 18 In giving, you receive John Hughes has found that the values he learned at Clarion are the keys to success.

19 Missing PSAC ring leads to reconnection Dr. Dan 14 Winkle doesn’t remember how he lost his championship ring, Go Eagles! but he recalls how he found Clarion. 20 Alumni notes 26 Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Donors 31 Thank you, Clarion Chris Motta (’13) found that online Karen M. Whitney courses allowed him to advance his career while working and President, Clarion University 19 raising his family.

President: Dr. Karen Whitney Address comments and questions to: Clarion University of Pennsylvania is Clarion and Beyond Magazine committed to equal employment and Pennsylvania State System of Higher The Honorable Donna Oberlander (’91), Randy Executive Editor: Tina Horner Center for Advancement equal educational opportunities for all Education Board of Governors Seitz (’09), and Jeffrey J. Szumigale (’82), Darren Clarion University of Pennsylvania qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, Young, Student Trustee. Co-Editors: Rich Herman (sports) 840 Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214 affectional or sexual orientation, age, Guido M. Pichini, chairman; David Love (’86, ’87) disability, or other classifications that are Laura E. Ellsworth, vice chair; E-mail address: [email protected] protected under Title IX of the Education Alumni Association Board of Directors Ronald G. Henry, vice chair; Design: Debbie Henry/PAGES Amendments of 1972, Section 504 David Bailey (’65), president, Deborah Eckelberger Visit Clarion University on the Web at of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sen. Richard Alloway II; Rep. Brenda Stahlman/PAGES (’07), president-elect, Jean Mills (’59, ’74), WWW.CLARION.EDU Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Matthew E. Baker; Jennifer Contributors: Chris Rossetti, and other pertinent state and federal secretary, Jonathan Catanzarita (’11), treasurer, Clarion and Beyond is published laws and regulations. Direct equal G. Branstetter (designee for Carol Roth, Olivia Kohler, Sherris Floyd Barger (’58), Daniel Bartoli (’81), Angela by the Division for University opportunity inquiries to the Assistant to Gov. Corbett); Gov. Tom Corbett; Marie Conley; Moreira, Elizabeth Hanson Brown (’80), Jeffrey Douthett (’79), Merrilyn Advancement for alumni, families of the President for Social Equity, Clarion Sara J. Dickson; Carolyn C. Dumaresq; Christopher current students and friends of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier Dunlap (’93), Elisabeth Fulmer (’64, ’80, ’97), H. Franklin; Rep. Michael K. Hanna; Jonathan B. Photographers: Rich Herman, University. Alumni information is also Administration Building, Clarion, PA Ashley Guthrie (’06), Sandra Jarecki (’69), Patrick located at www.clarion.edu/alumni. 16214-1232. 814-393-2109. Mack; David M. Maser; Joseph F. McGinn; Robert S. David Love, George Powers (’81), Kahle (’92), Terri Kahle (’87), Nancy Lendyak Carol Roth, Jason Strohm (’01, Taylor; Aaron A. Walton; Sen. John T. Yudichak. (’75), Ronald Lucas (’82), T.J. McCance (’08), Paul M.F.A. ’05) and Brett Whitling Council of Trustees Palmer (’61), David Reed (’09), Mary Reno (’55), Cover: Senior physics major James L. Kifer (’83), chairperson, Howard H. Adam Ruffner (’06), Brian Schill (’88), Lindsey Matt Caputo places alloys into Shreckengost (’83), acting vice chairperson, J.D. Coul, Eagle Ambassador President, Karen Whitney the scanning electron microscope Dunbar (’77, M.S.’79), vice chairperson, Milissa (Ex-Officio), President of Clarion University, Laura to examine their quasicrystalline Bauer (’84), secretary, Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, King (’09), (Ex-Officio), Executive Director of structure. 02 | December ’10 Susanne A. Burns, The Honorable R. Lee James, Clarion University Alumni Association . Game day experience An Eagletastic addition to Golden Eagles football

ans of Clarion University Fans can challenge their friends to University President Karen our home football games this Golden Eagles football know ladder golf or bean bag toss. If they Whitney brought the idea to Clarion semester,” Whitney said, “It’s fun F that game day is the best day want to get decked out in Clarion after she visited a Pittsburgh to see college students, alumni, of the week. They look forward pride, sorority members will be on Pirates game. The baseball field little kids, faculty, staff and friends to bundling up on a crisp, fall hand to paint faces with Clarion had activities for kids and their all come together and have an Saturday to help cheer on our blue and gold. The fun continues parents to do before the game Eagletastic time!” into the game when students have started. She liked the pregame beloved team. Even though we always hope the chance to win prizes – if they excitement so much that she Clarion University Athletics for a Golden Eagle victory, the brush up on their Clarion University wanted to bring it north to our Department wants to make the Game Day Experience promises that trivia! school. best day even better with the Game fans will enjoy the game no matter Day Experience, which started Scott Courtney, athletics “I am thrilled to see the many what happens on the field. at the first home game Sept. 7 promotions and events coordinator, activities that have occurred during against Kutztown and continues all hopes the Game Day Experience season. Anyone, from kids to kids will liven up the pregame at heart, may participate. Activities atmosphere at football games. begin two hours before kickoff and “The Game Day Experience continue until halftime. gives fans something to do before the game starts,” Courtney said. The Game Day Experience has “We really want them to have a Clarion a little something for everyone. good time at the game.” Spirit

Keep calm and Clari-on In December 2012, incoming freshman Leah Stout posted to the Clarion University Class of 2017 Facebook page an idea she thought of on a whim. It was a picture that simply said “Keep Calm and Clari-on.” The post gained a lot of attention, with one student commenting that the idea should be made into a T-shirt. Through the power of social media, Leah’s idea is now one of Clarion’s most popular designs. The “Keep Calm and Clari-On” shirt is available for $25 in the Clarion University Alumni Office or by visiting clarion.edu/alumni. A portion of the cost goes to the Clarion University Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment.

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Clarion Students’ Association unveils new campus landmark Clarion Students’ Association, in collaboration with the Traditions Council, unveiled an apple sculpture Sept. 7 on the lawn of Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology. The white, marble composite apple is an open canvas on which students can express themselves and promote their organizations. Funded through the CSA Special Projects Fund, the apple honors Clarion University’s long-standing owens commitment to education since its founding as Clarion Seminary in 1867. Owens spends fall semester with Senate Minority Research Office John Owens of Nesquehoning is working for the state Senate Minority Research Office as part of Clarion designated ‘Military Friendly’ a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania for fifth straight year State System of Higher Education’s The For the fifth consecutive year, Clarion University has been Harrisburg Internship Semester program. He will ® named to the coveted Military Friendly Schools list. The attend several academic seminars during the fall ® 2014 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 semester internship and will complete a research percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the project. Owens is a junior finance and economics country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military major in the honors program. service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.

2013-2014 Seifert Series ponders “In God We Trust?” Poet Yehoshua November and new feminist Erika Bachiochi kicked off Clarion University’s 2013-2014 Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series, themed “In God We Trust?” The series, established through Clarion University Foundation, Inc., to provide the Clarion community with cultural experiences that inspire learning through thoughtful discussions, will continue through April: Cook Forest is classroom for a day for early • Dan Gediman, “This I Believe,” Dec. 4; childhood education majors • Clarion University Concert Choir and Chamber Students in the early childhood education Singers Concert, “In God We Trust: A Choral program took part in an all-day, educational Perspective,” April 5; and field trip to Cook Forest State Park. Students • Phil Holtje, “Holocaust Remembrance 2013: participated in team-building, science, Remembering Genocide in Popular Music,” April 5; mathematics, technology, and language and Seifert • Drepung Loseling Monastery monks, literacy activities, as well as songs around “The Mystical Arts of Tibet,” various events, the lunch campfire and a Native American week of April 7-13. reenactment.

4 Clarion and beyond | december 2013 Clarion student Faculty and staff chapter of SHRM awarded for Forden recognized for social action excellence teaching Society for Human Dr. Carie Forden of Clarion University Psychology Resource Manage- Department, along with Dr. Amy Carrillo from ment has awarded the American University in Cairo, received a Clarion University 2013 Social Action Teaching Award Honorable of Pennsylvania and Mention from the Social Psychology Network. Chapter 5352 the They were recognized for a social psychology Honorable Mention assignment they developed on prejudice award for its excellence and achievement in which American students at Clarion and during the 2012-2013 Student Chapter Merit Egyptian students at the American University Award year. The chapter was congratulated on in Cairo were asked to create plans for reducing its dedication to working to develop the next prejudice between Muslims and non-Muslims. generation of human resources professionals. These plans were then discussed over a shared Of the thousands of SHRM chapters, only 135 Facebook page. To view the assignment, visit forden were awarded. www.socialpsychology.org/action/2013honor2. htm.

Register chosen for NCHC Class of 2013 Fellows Dr. Brent Register, professor of music, was chosen for the National Collegiate Honors Council Class of 2013 Fellows. Register was one of six recipients of this year’s recognition. His achievements include a commitment to honors education, outstanding honors teaching and providing assistance to honors programs at other colleges.

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Aravind publishes article in influential Indian newspaper The Hindu, one of the largest-selling and most influential newspapers in India, published an Summer Academy students discover article Nov. 4 by Dr. Vasudeva Rao Aravind, return of fish to creek Clarion University professor of physics. The article, Twelve Pennsylvania high school students made “Looking beyond the Ivy League,” asserts that an exciting discovery while taking part in Clarion “primarily undergraduate institutions in the U.S. University Honors Program’s 2013 Summer are often overlooked, but provide a highly viable Academy, Watershed Restoration and Protection. path toward high-quality education and top-quality A portion of a creek that has shown no evidence research opportunities for students.” Aravind of fish population for more than 50 years due to compares tuition rates at Ivy League schools acid mine drainage is now inhabited by minnows. to those of public universities and describes The discovery is the long-awaited culmination the advantages public universities, such as of years of effort and several million dollars of Clarion, offer. aravind investments into reclamation efforts.

WWW.CLARION.EDU 5 Conversation about What are high-impact educational practices? What are some examples of high-impact practices at These are nationally recognized practices or Clarion? activities that have been shown to increase Some programs have added capstone courses, student retention and graduation. They research requirements or service learning; high-impact integrate academic and student activities and others may emphasize internships. We are also make the student experience more enriching committed to more global learning, enhancing educational and more relevant to career aspirations. study abroad opportunities. What’s the philosophy behind them? Are certain practices more conducive to certain To go beyond classroom education in a way majors? practices that shows the students the importance of Yes, certainly. The sciences lend themselves what they’re learning in the classroom, as it better to the research aspect and inquiry- with Dr. Ron Nowaczyk, provost applies to their life currently, as well as after based experiences. In business it’s internships, graduation. and in education it’s being out there getting How do students benefit? involved in the profession. In some of the other areas, the capstone course may be the They benefit in that they interact more with appropriate vehicle. fellow students, faculty members and the community. In many instances they see how What is on the horizon for Clarion? what they’re learning in college can be applied Venango is finding living-learning communities to real life situations. to be helpful (see page 10). There are pockets Who else benefits? of it at Clarion – we have informal LLCs that preceded the whole concept. We would like to The community benefits when students take see more LLCs on campus. The overwhelming on projects that address community concerns interest, however, is providing first-year and become involved in the community. In seminars. What faculty members are saying is the long run, employers benefit when students that they really believe their programs would graduate with skills they normally wouldn’t benefit from first-year seminars. In doing have. Faculty members’ own scholarship high-impact practices, if we want to strive for and research often benefit from students’ a leadership role, we need to do more in the involvement. first year.

College of Digg ng Arts and Sciences I n high-impact practices r. Frank Vento, geology professor in Mitch McAdoo (’11) came to Clarion as a Clarion University Department of geology major. When he thought about college, DAnthropology, Geography and Earth he imagined being in a classroom, listening to Sciences, is a licensed professional geologist. professors teach. Early in his academic career, The distinction, integral to his own career, has however, he discovered that he would apply in touched the lives of thousands of students in his the field what he was learning. 30 years at Clarion University. The field experience supplemented his Vento interprets soil stratigraphy. Vento’s license allows him to conduct classroom learning in two ways: it gave practical geological investigations for federal and state application to the field methods he learned in agencies. Over the past five years, Vento and his class, and it solidified his choice to become a lidar contour lines. We put all of those together, geology students have worked with Pennsylvania geologist. He accompanied Vento on about a and that’s a set of maps for each project area. Department of Transportation to conduct dozen geologic investigations, many of them I also take feature points with a handheld GPS environmental impact assessments for proposed jobs for PennDOT. Now pursuing his Ph.D. at and integrate those into the maps, anything from bridge projects. It has saved PennDOT both time West Virginia University, McAdoo continues to the location of a feature to the depth of soils and and money – $1.1 million to date. collaborate with Vento on projects. different horizons of soil,” he said. “We’re looking at soils at bridges and Senior geology major Devin Kuberry, Kuberry said the experience will definitely determining the age of soils, whether the soils Shippenville, was working as a lumber inspector give him an advantage when he graduates. have potential to contain cultural resources, when he started Clarion’s Associate in Industrial “Dr. Vento publishes a report for PennDOT, whether they’re hydric (wetland) or not, and Technology degree program. When he learned and my name gets to be on that report. My maps whether the new bridge alignment will impact about the opportunities in geology, he decided to are there, and it documents that I made them,” any significant cultural resource,” Vento said. pursue the bachelor’s degree. Kuberry said. “Students dig holes, usually by hand, assess Kuberry especially enjoys the map-making different land forms along new rights of way and Opportunities for field work may soon component of the bridge projects. make a recommendation as to whether state expand. Science faculty are creating a research should take on any additional work.” “Normally, for a job, we get maps showing institute that will work with other state agencies bedrock geology, soils, aerial photography with to involve students in projects.

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It’s uncommon for a teaching-focused university to have a research-grade scanning electron microscope. ears before Clarion University had its then examining them using the own scanning electron microscope, SEM. physics professor Dr. Chunfei Li taught for local schools, added the outreach component. Science “It’s easy to make things on Yfundamentals of its use in his classes. It gave a teachers have access to equipment and activities through a nanoscale,” said senior Matt distinct advantage to one undergraduate student Science in Motion. Topics within research conducted by Li, Bauer, “but it’s hard to see them.” during her internship when her supervisor Nix and Prezzano are designed for local schools, providing doubtfully asked a room of undergrads if any of It’s more common for a access to the SEM. them knew anything about operating an SEM. research-focused university than “What we proposed to NSF is what they’ve been looking Her hand was the only one to go up. After her for a teaching-focused university for,” Nix said. “We’re the type of institution they want to internship, she was hired. to have a research-grade SEM, support. We do great things with our students – not just according to Dr. Shannon Nix, higher education, but secondary and middle education.” As of fall 2013, Clarion students have an associate professor of biology. even greater advantage. Grunenwald Center for For Prezzano, the SEM changes how she and her Clarion is one of two universities Science and Technology is home to a research- students determine the chemical composition of artifacts in Pennsylvania State System grade SEM, which magnifies at a level two million such as prehistoric ceramics. Based on the composition, of Higher Education that has an times the ability of the naked eye, a thousand they will be able to learn where, when, how and by whom SEM, but Clarion’s is the higher, times higher magnification than a standard optical the pottery was made. research-grade microscope. microscope. “It’s rare that undergraduates in archaeology are able Clarion’s SEM purchase to use such a high-end piece of equipment,” Prezzano said. This semester, in Li’s Experimental Physics came about through a $353,530 “They will receive a degree that provides them with unique class, five physics majors gather around the grant from the National Science skills.” SEM computer monitors – one of which displays Foundation. In applying for the the magnified images, while the other provides grant, science faculty members The SEM has even broader applications than in elemental analysis – to explore the synthesis of Nix, Li and anthropology professor the sciences. Currently an art student is working with a silicon oxide nanowires. (The prefix “nano” means Dr. Susan Prezzano described how chemistry student to develop an art form in the micro world. one-billionth of a meter.) Put simply, the students the SEM would be used in their seek the best environment in which to make Li has worked with SEMs prior to Clarion receiving its respective areas. Karen Spuck, device and has the most experience with them, but he said nanowires. They do that by making nanowires coordinator of Clarion’s Science in elsewhere in varying environmental conditions, even a company expert doesn’t know all of the properties of Motion, an enhancement program the microscope. “Students can spend one hour using the SEM and say they can operate it, but we can spend one year using it and still not know all of the properties,” he said. “It’s close to the real world – you learn what you need.” Alloys with quasicrystalline structure. In the spring, Li and Nix will co-teach Intro to Electron Microscopy, a course available to students and faculty, or anyone who wants to learn about the SEM. “By the end of the class, a student will be able to work independently using the electron microscope and understand the mechanics, optics and physical parameters,” Nix said. Li said the SEM is used extensively by professional chemists, biologists, physicists, anthropologists and geologists. “When students graduate and have mastered the technique, it will put them in a much better position in the job market.” WWW.CLARION.EDU 7 “Clarion offers dual certification in four years – 126 credits. Most duals are five-year programs.”

Dr. Ray Puller, interim dean, College of Education and Human Services

certificationDual Randy George (’91), 6th grade teacher at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School, discusses a lesson plan with Dr. Mary Wolf (’88, M.Ed. ’93), principal. George is certified to teach preferred both elementary education and social studies.

his fall, when Dr. Mary Wolf (’88, M.Ed. “We ask students to decide the age range of Puller added that more and more ’93), principal of Clarion-Limestone children they want to teach, then we help them students are being identified for placement in Elementary School, advertised an opening decide if they want to add another certification,” special education programs, which includes Tfor an elementary teacher, she included in the said Dr. Sue Courson, chair of Clarion’s education academically gifted students. Teachers with a ad, “dual certification preferred.” department. “A single degree is sometimes dual degree have a much better understanding of perfectly appropriate if the student wants to start how to work with those children. “Special education certification, in addition a pre-school or work in one.” to any certification, is extremely important, Do school districts such as Clarion-Limestone because we have students with a range of needs, For students who want the second only hire teachers with dual certification? certification, it’s a bargain. from regular education to special education,” “No,” Wolf said. “But it certainly puts them Wolf said. “With the inclusion movement of “Clarion offers dual certification in four ahead of the pack.” special ed, it’s nice to have a teacher certified years – 126 credits,” said Dr. Ray Puller, interim in that area that can meet the needs of those dean of the College of Education and Human children.” Services. “Most duals are five-year programs.” Clarion-Limestone currently employs nine Dual certification, which can combine Clarion University education graduates with dual any two certification areas, better positions certifications. the graduates in the competitive education Faculty in Clarion University College of marketplace. Dual certification, Education and Human Services have listened to “When they apply for a position, the school feedback from principals such as Wolf and offer district will look more favorably on them because which can combine dual certifications to students. they can teach pre-k to grade four, and they also can teach special education,” Puller said. any two certification It’s also beneficial with schools trying to areas, better positions College of operate with less funding. the graduates in the “There is greater flexibility, not only for Education and teacher candidates but also for administration,” competitive education Wolf said. “If, for example, we had a program Human Services cut, the teacher with dual certification has a marketplace. high-impact practices better chance of being reassigned to another area.”

8 Clarion and beyond | december 2013 The hidden language The judges ultimately selected other students’ nternships provide students with plans to receive start-up experiential learning, but BreAnna funds, but Kirkland said Kirkland has taken experiential learning she received very good Ia step further. Through opportunities she has had feedback. She continued as a Clarion University student, the junior, small of the to work with the ELC and business management major is living her dream SBDC. of owning and operating a performing arts center. “I decided I would move This fall, Clarion Center for the Arts began soul an annual Student Business Plan forward until doors closed, accepting students, and already 150 people are Competition which provides students in but pieces kept falling into learning about dance and theatre. the 14 state-owned universities a real-world place,” Kirkland said. “In “It’s where my heart is,” Kirkland said. opportunity to pitch their original business March I officially let the “We have our three E’s: educate, empower plans. First- through third-place winners word out that yes, this is and engage.” receive $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500, happening.” respectively, to be used as seed money Kirkland, who started dancing at age 7, Now, as a small business to assist in the startup of their proposed wants to educate as many children as possible owner, her small business business ventures. with the arts; she wants to empower them to management classes are all be proud of who they are and what they do, Kirkland entered the 2012-13 the more pertinent. and to use their art to make a difference; competition. She sought guidance in “It’s phenomenal. I could not and she hopes that her center will engage writing her required venture plan with imagine doing the things I’m the community to be involved in the arts. financial projections from professionals doing without the classes and at Clarion University’s Entrepreneurial “For me, the arts are meant to make a background,” she said. “I feel Leadership Center and Small Business difference, and if they don’t, they’re being like there are key things in each Development Center. Kirkland was wasted,” she said. class that I’ve been able to pull among 21 semifinalists. Kirkland knew in 10th grade that from.” she wanted to eventually own In addition to educational resources for a performing arts center, Kirkland, the university has also provided but she didn’t think it a pool from which several Clarion would happen at “For me, the arts are meant Center for the Arts instructors have the age of 20. to make a difference, been selected. Student Brooke Pennsylvania Schwabenbauer teaches State System and if they don’t, dance, while student of Higher Hayley Bowders and Education they’re being wasted.” theatre professor hosts Marilouise “Mel” BreAnna Kirkland Michel teach theatre.

To learn more about Clarion Center for the Arts, visit www.clarioncenterforthearts.com.

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LLCs: Learning beyond the classroom an you imagine a living experience which includes medical imaging sciences and • Assume leadership and involvement that extends learning beyond the walls respiratory care students. opportunities on campus; Cof the traditional classroom and provides The mission of the nursing and allied health • Demonstrate an understanding of critical students with the direction and support needed LLCs is to provide a seamless living-learning issues within their field; to gain a competitive edge? environment for first-year nursing and allied • Demonstrate increased awareness and use of Living Learning Communities provide health students that promotes a successful college, university and community resources; students the opportunity to live in a transition to the higher education environment; • Habituate personal and professional collaborative, intellectual environment with encourages collaborative learning between practices that reflect an appreciation of others of similar academic goals and career students, faculty and staff; and prepares and advocacy for diversity; interests. Students who live in the LLCs attend students for the challenges that a career in classes together, participate in faculty-led nursing and allied health offers. • Identify plans for continued professional development and credential attainment. programming in the apartment complex, attend The LLCs are collaboratively managed by the site visits, form study groups, network with director of Student Affairs, who provides overall At a recent LLC Meet Your Faculty professionals in the field and explore common direction and programmatic implementation, and Luncheon, students were asked to share with career aspirations. nursing and allied health coordinators and the the group “the most awesome thing they have A primary focus of the LLC program is Student Life graduate assistant, who implement ever seen or the most interesting place they to enhance and develop leadership skills, the programmatic initiatives, including weekly have ever been.” Seth Herrick, Venango College which, along with interpersonal skills, form tutoring and study sessions, bi-weekly exam Student Senate president and member of the the foundation of a successful career in almost review sessions and faculty-led finals review allied health LLC, said the most awesome thing any field. Experiences offered through the LLC sessions. In addition to both nursing and he has ever seen was at the Lake Erie College program help students indentify and build on allied health faculty, general education faculty of Medicine Cadaver Lab that he visited as part their strengths. members actively participate in planning study of the LLC program this past academic year. The academic year begins with a leadership sessions. This educational opportunity, like other retreat, where new students, faculty and the “In a sense, we can actively participate in LLC activities, solidifies student knowledge training team participate in activities that our students’ success,” said Lana Smith, faculty and understanding by fusing content learned in challenge participants to engage their leadership, coordinator for the nursing LLC. the classroom with interesting and interactive teamwork and interpersonal skills. During this Other programs also occur within the LLCs real-life experiences. time students, faculty and staff participate in a that focus on wellness, diversity and community Tentative plans for the 2013-2014 nursing high and low ropes course, reflective activities, outreach. and allied health LLCs are: a visit to a level-one and active discussions, all designed to enrich trauma center, a visit to the LECOM Cadaver Lab Students in the LLC programs: leadership qualities and cultivate skills and and Medical School, a trip to New York City for potential to be effective leaders. • Demonstrate higher levels of academic “Bodies: The Exhibition,” networking lunches Venango College of Clarion University offers persistence; with regional medical professionals, interactive two LLCs, nursing and allied health, • Regularly connect with professionals in their faculty-led programs on bullying, death and field of study; dying, professional development, study skills and medical ethics. 10 Clarion and beyond | December 2013 Clarion University: Leading public higher education to a ‘new normal’

A letter from Clarion University for organizational change has progressed This process opened up a number of President Karen M. Whitney to what I call “rapid change mode,” with productive conversations about the future higher education criticized for not changing of Clarion’s academic programs, including Clarion University is a 146-year-old public fast enough and deeply enough to meet what to offer and how to organize ourselves. university with a proud history of meeting popular notions of institutional relevance We are moving from what, if left unchecked, educational needs, first as a normal school, and responsibility. would be a $12 million deficit – out of an

then a teachers college, state college and approximate $100 million annual operating In October 2013, Clarion released its now a state university. While our university budget – to eliminating our deficit and workforce plan, leading Pennsylvania State vision and mission have remained constant, positioning Clarion to increase its investment System of Higher Education institutions in the conditions around us have continued to in high-demand credentials by fall 2015. repositioning its workforce and operations. change, requiring action. Although this process of change has been The plan explains how, over a two-year challenging, it will enable us to pursue many Similar to many public institutions of period, we will realign our entire workforce new academic programs. higher learning, Clarion has experienced a so that we have the right number of faculty, significant decline in funding: 15 percent staff, managers and student employees, Clarion is investing in several academic since 2010. This decline is caused by the with the right skills, in the right places, areas with growing enrollments, including combination of reductions in state funding at the right time, to ensure our ability to health professions such as nursing and and enrollment over several years. At the achieve our university mission and vision. speech pathology; science, mathematics same time, costs, including employee The Clarion mission mobilizes all of us to and technology as an intentional, compensation, have increased, creating multidisciplinary set of a structural deficit which, if not The new normal can best be characterized as offerings to connect these addressed, threatens the fiscal stability disciplines with business of the university. Examining enrollment a refocus on in-demand academic programs entrepreneurship; business trends and shifts in student/employer as defined by students and employers, while with a recasting of master’s demand for academic offerings, as well simultaneously trimming operational costs at an degrees with a focus on adult as forecasting state funding trends learner interests, coupled with and the cost of labor over time, gave unprecedented pace of organizational change. hybrid program offerings both the university leadership a much more on ground and online; and effective way to operate within what many call education with a new approach the “new normal” in public higher education. provide transformative, lifelong learning to teacher preparation that connects our

opportunities through innovative, nationally strongest academic areas to K-12 teacher During the past several years, we have made recognized programs delivered in inclusive, preparation, including a collection of changes to academic programs and university student-centered environments with a credentials that provides teaching/instructor operations to put us at the forefront of the determined vision that transformation is career opportunities that do not require new normal. What we have done and will achieved through high-impact educational licensure. continue to do is to place emphasis on practices that benefit students, employers teaching and learning. The potential payoff for The new normal can best be characterized as and community partners. post-secondary learning has never been more a refocus on in-demand academic programs valuable. Higher education in all its forms Years of planning, discussion and analysis as defined by students and employers, while has proliferated, creating an increasingly led to the plan, which is exceptional in that simultaneously trimming operational costs competitive collegiate market. State funding it is specific and evidence-based, and it at an unprecedented pace of organizational of education at all levels has dramatically includes all university constituencies, both change. Through this rapid change mode, we dropped; many regions of the country are academic and operational. This plan also hope to expand enrollment while ensuring experiencing a cyclical decline of high is noteworthy because it does this while optimal stewardship of our resources, school graduates; and consumerist views of meeting all obligations associated with enabling Clarion to continue to provide high- learning have left students, parents and policy agreements with four different labor unions quality public education at a reasonable price makers comparing sticker price to gainful representing faculty, staff, nurses and for the next 146 years. To view the workforce employment. Simultaneously, the new normal police. plan, please visit http://www.clarion.edu/wfp.

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Time, talent and treasure

hen Clarion University Education and was greatly honored, committed to a planned gift of encourages giving, the but she chose to stay in her elementary $300,000 to establish a scholarship encouragement isn’t classroom in New Bethlehem. for the students of Venango College. always about money. Himes loved her family. She was Later she committed more of her estate It’s about time and passionate about birds and wildlife. to create a second Clarion University Wtalent, in addition to treasure. Some She took great care in collecting scholarship in honor of her parents for donors give all three. Such is the case autographs – including those of their commitment to education. with Margery Himes. astronauts, presidents, movie stars and She additionally gave several in-kind Although Himes, who passed away sports figures – along with sea shells gifts to Clarion. A bookcase inscribed Feb. 11, was an alumna of Chatham and Hummel figurines. She traveled with famous authors’ names, the first College, she loved Clarion University. the world, and, in her retirement, initials of whom spell out the name Her affinity for the institution initially arranged trips for fellow residents of “Himes,” stands in Carlson Library came from the involvement of her father, her retirement community. as a tribute to her. She gave a silver Leslie R. Himes, who served as a trustee The only child of Leslie and Helen communion set to the university that from 1936 to 1939. Lytle Himes, she never married or had her family had originally donated to A teacher, she worked with Clarion’s children. When Himes considered what their Methodist church, a nod to the College of Education establishing would become of her estate at the time beginnings of Clarion University as a summer continuing education programs of her death, she thoughtfully bestowed Methodist seminary. for area teachers and hosted student the various components. Her collection of seashells has a teachers in her classrooms. She once Himes had a life-long relationship home in Joseph P. Grunenwald Center was offered a position in the College of with Clarion. In recent years, she for Science and Technology, the construction of which she supported. An office there bears her father’s name.

A bookcase inscribed with famous authors’ names stands in Carlson Library.

12 Clarion and beyond | DECember 2013 OURAGEMENT … the ENC isn’t always about money.TIME It’s about TALENT, and in addition to TREASURE. “

Give and you shall receive Mumford promoted

A charitable gift annuity is “the gift that gives back.” You give to Clarion John Mumford University Foundation, Inc. and receive annual income for the rest of your (’73, M.Ed. ’76) life. It is a planned gift that truly lasts a lifetime. has been promoted to director of To learn how a charitable gift annuity can work for you or to receive a planned giving for personalized and confidential illustration, contact our director of planned Clarion University giving, John Mumford, at 814-393-1926 or [email protected]. Foundation, Inc. He formerly served as a development officer $10,000* Charitable Gift Annuity for the foundation since Jan. 7, 2013. Assumptions: Single Life Annuity; 28% Federal Income Tax Rate As director, Mumford will serve in providing information Tax-Free Effective and guidance in gift and estate planning income Annual Portion of Charitable rate of to Clarion alumni and friends and their Age rate income income Deduction return** personal advisors. Gifts may take the form of bequests, charitable annuities and trusts, life 60 4.4% $440 $294 $2,909 6.0% insurance and real estate. 70 5.1% $510 $371 $4,099 7.4% “John came to the foundation this past January with two Clarion degrees and a 80 6.8% $680 $530 $5,020 10.3% wealth of experience in public education, private business and public higher education. He has brought those experiences *The $10,000 figure is merely a convenient multiple. We will be glad to provide and high sense of professionalism to his work calculations for any gift amount $5,000 or greater. for Clarion,” said CEO Michael Keefer in **Effective Rate of Return takes into account the donor’s charitable tax savings and announcing Mumford’s promotion. the benefits of tax- free income. A higher Federal Income Tax Rate would result in a Mumford and his wife, Katrina, live in higher Effective Rate of Return. Titusville. Make a Difference… WWW.CLARION.EDU 13 CARLITA JONES EVANS

‘Have a little faith in you’

Sometimes all it takes is for someone to have a little faith in you. That is the philosophy of Carlita (Jones) Evans (’95), a native of Pittsburgh and unequivocally the greatest women’s basketball player in Clarion University’s history. Evans takes that philosophy with her every day when she goes to work at Life’sWork, a not-for-profit charitable organization that assists people with disabilities or other barriers to employment to achieve independence and dignity through productive employment opportunities. “I’m the coordinator of our resources for people in the welfare- to-work program,” Evans said. “We hold workshops on helping people do resumes, job interviews and life skills.” Evans said many people she encounters have the ability to make it but lack the confidence in themselves to do so. She sees herself as someone who can help instill that confidence in them. “It’s there in people,” Evans said. “You just need to give them the tools that can make them successful. You don’t do it for them, but you give them the tools they need to do it for themselves.”

That is something she learned from longtime coach at her high school alma mater, Peabody in much at Winchester Thurston, which is a college Clarion women’s basketball coach Gie Parsons. the city of Pittsburgh, and now as an assistant preparatory high school, but that was a daily “Coach Gie had so much faith in me when I coach at Winchester Thurston, a private school in thing when I coached at Peabody.” didn’t have it in myself. When I was a high school Shadyside. Coaching basketball, which seemed like senior, I didn’t know what I was going to do. I “I’ve been attracted to helping people my a natural fit for Evans, has also given her the figured I would just go to work, help support my entire life,” said Evans, who was a first-team chance the last two years to come back to Clarion family. But Coach Gie kept showing interest in All-American for the Golden Eagles and is the with her Winchester Thurston team in the PIAA me,” Evans said. “I didn’t have faith in myself, but school’s all-time leading scorer (1,948 career playoffs. While the Bears lost both times, the she had faith in me. So I guess you could say I am points) and rebounder (1,258 career rebounds). experience was still a great one for Evans, who paying it forward from what Coach Gie did for me.” “It’s naturally me. It’s been ingrained in me since was introduced to the crowd prior to both games Evans’ desire to help people didn’t start with elementary school. It’s been in my nature since with a list of her achievements – of which many Life’sWork or even with Coach Parsons. She said I can remember to help people, to bring out the of her players weren’t even aware. best in people.” “When we first played (at Tippin) two years Evans has taken lessons she has learned in ago, our players didn’t know anything about what life and has used them to help others. I had done in college,” Evans said. “That’s not One of those lessons is the importance of something I talk about a lot. It was a long time ecucation. ago. But when they got here and saw and heard While at Clarion, Evans excelled on the what I had done, I think it added another level of basketball court, helping the Golden Eagles respect for them. Now when we do drills or I tell to four PSAC West titles, two PSAC titles, four them to do something in practice or in a game, trips to the NCAA Division II playoffs and an they know the experiences I had and where I am appearance in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight coming from. They know I know what it takes to in 1994. But she struggled at times in the make it at the next level.” classroom before graduating with a bachelor’s Returning to Tippin Gym brought back a wave degree in general studies after “targeting” of great memories for Evans. sociology. “I remember hitting the game-winning shot “I struggled in class, but I made it,” Evans as a freshman against Slippery Rock (a 78-77 said. “Walking across that stage and getting that Golden Eagles win Feb. 5, 1992, when Jones hit degree was a big deal to me. When I decided to a five-foot jumper with three seconds left), the coach basketball, I wanted to show my players team meetings and practices. So many memories how important school is and to help make it came back, Evans said.” she has always had the desire to help people, and easier on them than it was on me. I wanted to Evans lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, she did that as a district executive with the Boy show them what classes to take, when to take Willie, and their two children, Willie Jr. and Nina Scouts of America from 1999 to 2008. She also the SATs and how staying up with things in the Simone. More information on Life’sWork can be does it as a basketball coach, first as the head classroom is important. I don’t have to do that as found at http://www.lifesworkwpa.org.

14 Clarion and beyond | DECember 2013 Sports clariongoldeneagles.com Heeter hoping to lead 2014 Eagles back to playoffs Coming off its first PSAC playoff berth since 2009 and of positive things going on. But we still have to knuckle Another experienced guard for the Golden Eagles is led by one of the top players in NCAA Division II, it could down, get in good shape and work on our fundamentals senior Raven Jones (Philadelphia), who has been with be an interesting season for the Golden Eagles women’s if we are going to be successful.” the program five years. Jones averaged 9.1 points and basketball team. The Golden Eagles are led by junior forward Hannah handed out 84 assists last year. She has 725 career A year ago, Clarion finished 13-16 overall, its most Heeter (Seneca), who will join the basketball team as points and 332 career assists, the fourth most in school wins since 2010, and 9-13 in the PSAC West, its highest soon as volleyball season is over – she is also a star history. conference winning percentage since 2008. volleyball player. Also back at guard with experience is sophomore “We are looking forward to getting on the court and A year ago, Heeter had one of the best seasons in Tania Holmes (Dorchester, Mass.) and sophomore guard/ starting the season,” said Gie Parsons, Clarion’s 25th school history, setting the school record for rebounding forward Jasmine Boyd (Fort Washington, Md.). year head coach. “We have a lot of enthusiasm and a lot average in a season (13.3 rpg), which was the best mark Holmes was the starting point guard last year and in the PSAC in 14 years. She also was the lone PSAC averaged 7.6 points and dished out 61 assists. player and one of two in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Boyd played in all 29 games and averaged 2.7 points Region to average a season double-double, adding and 1.9 rebounds per game as a freshman. 14.4 points per game. For her efforts, she was named A pair of newcomers who were with the program last a second-team Daktronics All-Region player and a first- year as redshirts who could have an impact this year are team PSAC West selection. guard Kelly Johnson (Pittsburgh – Mt. Lebanon) and “She is fun to coach and also a great player,” Parsons forward Jen Straw (N. Huntingdon). said. “Hopefully, we can have guards surrounding her and have each team have to make a decision on whether to protect the inside or protect the outside.” Senior Emma Fickel (Carlisle) is one of those guards who could make things difficult on the opposition. Fickel is looking to rebound from an off-season last year that saw her average 4.7 points per game while hitting 23 3-pointers. A starter in her first two seasons, she averaged 12.5 ppg in those first two campaigns while hitting 154 3-pointers. Overall, she has 768 career points. “Emma is a very good shooter,” Parsons said. “She Heeter will open up the inside for Hannah a little. She is shooting as well as ever.” Heeter Holmes Jones Clarion men’s basketball ready to rebound in 2014 In basketball, bouncing the ball is a basic skill. eventually we want to be an NCAA Bouncing back is what the Golden Eagles men’s tournament team. You have to basketball team hopes to do in 2013-14. have those goals set to a high After an uncharacteristic 6-20 season a year ago, level, and that’s what we are Clarion is looking to turn things around this season with a hoping to achieve.” mixture of returning talent and newcomers. Key returning players who will “We are looking forward to turning it around from last help Clarion try to reach its goals year,” said Ron Righter, Clarion’s include senior forward Mike 26th-year head coach, who Kromka (Monroeville), junior Kromka suffered last year just the fourth point guard Marques Jones losing season in his tenure with (Milford, Del.) and sophomore the Golden Eagles. “We had a forward Aaron Johnson (Moon rough year last season, and now Johnson Township). it’s time to get to work and do Kromka was the Golden Eagles’ leading scorer and the things we’ve done in the past rebounder in 2013, averaging 12.5 points and 8.5 and try to do them a little bit rebounds per contest in his first full season as a starter. better, a little bit harder. We’ve A tremendous student as well, Kromka was named got a lot of work to do, but we a second-team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All- are going to do what we can to American. Kromka get back in the playoff picture.” Jones ran the point for Clarion and also averaged in There should be little doubt double figures at 10.3 points per game while dishing the Golden Eagles will do whatever they can to turn out a team-high 58 assists. Johnson, who didn’t play 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. McFadden and things around. After all, Righter is the winningest coach until midseason, averaged 8.5 points per game and 5.6 Schmader, both juniors, and Naples, a sophomore, are in school history with a career mark of 397-279, and he rebounds per contest in 18 games with 15 starts. walk-ons who bring great energy to the team. Naples’ has taken Clarion to 12 PSAC playoff berths, three PSAC Also returning for the Golden Eagles are guards dad, Ralph (’84), was a star for the Golden Eagles in West titles, a PSAC title and an NCAA Division II playoff Anthony Baker (Bushkill), Tyrone McFadden the 1980s. appearance. (Lancaster), Jeremy Schmader (Leeper) and Ralph Clarion will also have some key newcomers with “We have similar goals every year,” Righter said. “We Naples (Youngstown, Ohio), and guard/forward Corey freshman guards BJ Andrews (Pikesville, Md.) and put them up on the board, and we talk about being, Bellovich (Pittsburgh). Justin Grant (Washington, D.C.), and junior college of course, a winning team. We want to be a playoff Baker, a senior, averaged 4.4 points and 2.4 transfers DeMarius Miller (Bolingbrook, Ill.), a guard, team, and we want to take that as far as we can, and rebounds per game, while Bellovich, a junior, tallied and Darius Stevens, Merrillville, Ind.) a forward.

WWW.CLARION.EDU 15 Sports clariongoldeneagles.com Calhoun & Nelson lead Clarion swimming and diving in 2014 Clarion men’s swimming and diving is expected 3-meter and eleventh on 1-meter in 2012. Other returnees in the pool include Scott Harvey (Sr. to have another solid, balanced team in 2014 under Larmon earned 2 A-A placings last year, Macungie, Emmaus), Jacob Nicolella (So. Washington/ 14th year head coach Mark VanDyke (’80). placing 10th on 3-meter and 16th on 1-meter. Canevin), Matt Jones (So. Carmel, Calif.) and Tom Last year’s Golden Eagles were third at PSAC’s Brandenburg sat out last season, but earned a Toborowski (So. Schnecksville). and 17th at the NCAA sixth on 3-meter and 10th on 1-meter at nationals Division II National in 2012. A four-time A-A, he was 12th on 1-meter Championships, after and 16th on 3-meter in 2011. swimming a tough dual In the pool, Clarion breaststroke record holder meet schedule and Derek Nelson (Sr. Mount Joy), freestyle/backstroke posting a 4-3 record. and IM specialist James Robichaud (Jr. Annapolis, Back to lead the way Md.) and butterfly/IM specialistR oyce Tipper (Sr. for the 2014 Golden Coraopolis) are ready to have top seasons. Eagles are three returning Nelson set a Clarion record in placing second diving All-Americans at the PSAC’s in the 200 breaststroke with a in Heath Calhoun (Sr. time of 2:02.71, breaking the old record set by Renfrew), Nick Larmon Andy Smearman (’98) at 2:04.66. He also owns (Jr. Lemoore) and Seth Calhoun the record in the 100 with a time of 56.47, Calhoun Nelson Robichaud Brandenburg (Sr. Canton, breaking the old record set by Mark Krchnak (’12) Ohio.). of 56.76. Nelson was third at PSAC’s in the 100 CLARION NOTES: The Golden Eagles have won 24 PSAC Calhoun, a career breaststroke. titles in the past 42 years... Coach VanDyke has a 13-year four-time All-American, Robichaud, a talented swimmer, was second dual meet record of 69-48-2... Diving Coach Dave Hrovat was second on 3-meter in the 400 IM and third in the 200 butterfly begins his 24th season... A 21-time NCAA “Coach of the and ninth on 1-meter last at PSAC’s, while Tipper was fourth in the 100 Year,” he has crowned 38 national champions and 239 year, after placing third on butterfly. All-Americans in men’s and women’s diving. Gysegem, Schaffer & Day lead swimmers and divers in 2014 The Clarion women’s swimming and diving tradition 13th at nationals in the 100 is in good hands again in 2014, led by swimmers back. Emilee Gysegem (Jr. Warren, Ohio) and Gabriella Day, a talented diver, Schaffer (So. Reading) and diver Kristin Day (Jr. finished third on three-meter Reynoldsville/Dubois). and fifth on one-meter at Fourteenth year head coach Mark VanDyke (’80) nationals last year, making returns five All-Americans and a number of veterans her a four-time All-American. Day and newcomers to keep the Eagles on top. She was second on three- The Golden Eagles were 6-2 in dual meets last meter and a fourth on one- CLARION’S SHULL ’13 HONORED year, placed second at PSACs and 17th at the NCAA meter at nationals in 2012. WITH PRESTIGIOUS NCAA TOP 10 D-II Nationals. Diving coach Dave Hrovat, Gysegem, an All-American in the 400 IM last year, who is in his 24th season, also returns All-America AWARD twice broke the school record set by former 28-time divers Sarah Zerfoss (So. Shavertown) and Lauren All-American Christina Tillotson Sheets (’95). At Slayton (So. White Lake, Mich.). Zerfoss was seventh Former Clarion swimmer Kayla Shull (Franklin/Rocky nationals she placed 10th in the 400 with a time of on one-meter and 11th on three-meter, while Slayton Grove), a 15-time NCAA Division II All American and 4:26.69 – and a faster prelim swim of 4:26.35. She took 10th on one-meter and 16th on three-meter last a 2013 first team Capital One CoSIDA Academic All- also was a PSAC champion in 2013 in both the 200 year. American, will be honored in January with an elite NCAA and 400 events. Veteran swimmers back to lead the way in the honor – The NCAA Top 10 Award, according to the NCAA Schaffer, a returning two-time All-American, is a pool will be Janelle Florida (Sr. Reading), Anna Honors Committee. It is the second major NCAA honor record-setting backstroke specialist. She set a new McNurlen (Jr. Washington), Emily Ondrizek (So. for Shull this year. Earlier this year Shull was one of nine Clarion record in 2013, placing 10th in the 200 at Gettysburg), Tyler Ness (Sr. Reading), Kelsey finalists for the prestigious 2013 NCAA Woman of the nationals (2:01.81), shattering the former record held Slayton (Jr. White Lake, Mich.), Lauren Szoszorek Year award. by Lori Leitzinger (’07) (2:03.71). She also placed (Jr. Erie) and Emily Wadlinger (So. Lebanon, N.H.) The Top 10 Award recognizes extraordinary student athletes for their successes on the fields and courts, in the classroom and in the community. The award CLARION NOTES: Clarion has won 26 recipients completed their athletics eligibility during of the 37 PSAC titles decided since the 2012-13 academic year and will be honored at the 1976... The Golden Eagles have won Honors Celebration during the 2014 NCAA Convention in eight D-II titles, including 1977, ‘78, San Diego. ‘80, ‘81, ‘82, ‘83, ‘84 and ‘86... The 10 student athletes honored represent men’s VanDyke’s 12-year dual record is 88- and women’s athletes from NCAA Division I, II and III. 35... A 1980 Clarion grad, VanDyke was The award began in 1973, and Shull is only the second a 12-time D-II All-American... He was student athlete from the Pennsylvania State Athletic an assistant coach for 12 years prior to Conference to win – the other was Clarion’s Jamie Wolf in Day Gysegem Schaffer taking the head coaching reigns. 2008. Shull graduated in May with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a degree in speech pathology and audiology. 16 Clarion and beyond | DECember 2013 Sports clariongoldeneagles.comclariongoldeneagles.com NCAA qualifier Bedelyon leads 2014 Eagle grapplers second at the PSACs. Clarion was finished sixth at EWLs and fourth 5-10 in dual meet competition at PSACs, while notching a season against a great schedule. record of 3-21. He is 23-55 in his “I expect this will be an exciting career. Darch posted a solid season season of wrestling and a growing as the starter at 174 with a 12- year for our program,” Letters said. 16 record, placing third at EWLs “We have a few quality veterans and second at PSACs. He is 20-28 back to lead the way, but also some overall at Clarion, while Contreras, talented young wrestlers that we a heavyweight who missed last will build the future of the program season with injury, is coming back around in the years to come.” to wrestle at 197. Starters back in the fold include Clarion posted the ninth best Bedelyon (149), Tyler Fraley (125 – recruiting class in the nation in So. E. Freehold, N.J.), Sam Sherlock Division I, which means the Golden Sherlock (149 – Jr. West Mifflin),Nick Milano Eagles will also have plenty of first- (165 – Sr. Erie), Ryan Darch (174 – year wrestlers battling for spots. Batavia, N.Y.) and Brandon Contreras Battling for lineup time will be (197 – Sr. Rochester, N.Y.) Jonathan Mele (Fr. Berkeley Hts., Bedelyon Bedelyon was 20-16 in qualifying N.J.) at 125, John Pezze (So. North for the NCAAs at 149. He placed Huntingdon) at 133, Zach Ross (R- fourth at EWLs and second at PSACs. Fr. Dillsburg) at 141 or 149, Justin Clarion senior Tyler Bedelyon Bedelyon will captain the 2014 Arthur (Fr. Huntington, W.Va.) at (Lewistown/Indian Valley), a 2013 team and has a career record of 53- 149, Austin Matthews (Fr. Greenville) NCAA Division I National Qualifer at 44. at 157, Mike Pavasko (R-Fr. 149 pounds, returns to lead the 2014 Fraley narrowly missed a chance Munhall) and Steven Nelson (R-Fr. Golden Eagles wrestling team for to get to the NCAAs at 125 pounds, Haddonfield, N.J.) at 165, Dustin another exciting season in the PSAC, placing third at EWLs, while also Conti (Fr. Jefferson-Morgan) and EWL and NCAA. taking third at PSACs. He was 17- Daniel Sutherland (Jr. N. Bellmore, Second year head coach Troy 11 as a true freshman. Meanwhile, N.Y.) at 184 and Evan Daly (Fr. Erie) Fraley Letters led the Golden Eagles to a Sherlock was third at EWLs and and Joshua Davis (So. Freehold N.J.) quality season in 2013, leading second at PSACs, while posting a at 285. Clarion to 33rd place at the NCAA record of 13-11 at 141 pounds. Tournament, fourth at EWLs and Milano, a three-year starter,

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CLARION NOTES: Matthews was a PIAA State champ at 152 last year from Reynolds High, while Arthur was a three-time West Virginia State Champion… Others are talented state placewinners… Some veteran wrestlers are considering dropping a weight class this season, raising Former Clarion diver Chris Seufert Sholtis (left) and former diving coach the competition on the team… Since 1959-60 Clarion has a dual meet Don Leas (right) are pictured together at the 2013 FINA World Aquatics record of 521-333-13 and had wrestlers win 113 PSAC and 54 EWL Championship in Barcelona, Spain. Sholtis is on the board of directors of individual titles... Clarion also has had eight individual NCAA Division USA Diving and chair of administration member services. Leas represented I Champions and 46 D-I All-Americans… 157- James Fleming was the the USA at the Diving Congress and has been the international chair of World latest A-A – placing eighth last year at 157 pounds… With Pitt and WVU University diving since 1981. Sholtis dove for the Golden Eagles from 1974 to 1976, before transferring to Michigan where she was a national champion, leaving the EWL, the league added George Mason and Rider… The EWL before going on to win a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. Leas also includes Cleveland State, Edinboro, Bloomsburg and Lock Haven. won numerous NCAA awards as the diving coach at Clarion from 1968-90.

WWW.CLARION.EDU 17 Sports clariongoldeneagles.com “In giving, you receive” – John Hughes

“In giving, you receive.” another football grad, “The Case Mix Index has Avalon ranked in the John Hughes, a 1985 Associated Press All- Dave Gritzer (’73), top 2 to 4 percent in the state, and its R.U.G. America nose guard at Clarion, always refers to who hired John. (Resource Utilization Group) rating has been tops that line in the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi, “I interviewed with in the Pittsburgh region,” Hughes said. “Our as he reflects on his mission since graduating Dave Gritzer and was employees have a dedication and commitment from Clarion in 1986 with a degree in business hired to a position to service and providing a quality of life that is administration/marketing. with Unicare Health second to none.” The former football standout, currently a Facilities in 1987, Hughes also serves as the chief operator of a highly successful owner and operator of several starting at Jefferson non-profit group that runs Avalon Springs Nursing businesses, chief among them the Avalon Manor Nursing Home Center (100 beds and 15 apartments) in Mercer, Nursing Center in New Castle, knows that in Brookville,” Hughes and another facility in Athens, Pa., all while the values he learned at Clarion – planning, said. “I’ve been in the running his new security company, Diversified teamwork, discipline and resources – are keys industry ever since.” Security Services, which provides security services to success at all levels. After five years for schools. “Clarion was a great experience for with Unicare, Hughes Staying in touch with friends and former me,” Hughes said. “What I learned in the moved on to St. players like Pat Carbol (’86), Kevin Ewing (’85) classroom, on the football field and as a Francis Hospital in New Castle as the vice and Tony Colecchi (’83), along with meeting Bo student on campus prepared me well for my president of professional services and nursing Garritano (’65), spurred him to get more involved future. Coaches (Gene) Sobolewski, (Charles) home administrator. The nuns at St. Francis had at Clarion. Ruslavage, (Al) Jacks, (Dick) Pae and (Jack) a strong impact on his outlook on life. Hughes is currently chairman of special Quinn, and a strong influence from (former “The nuns stressed every day it is far better projects and strategic planning for the Clarion Clarion president) Dr. Joe Grunenwald in the to help another person than it was to work with football alumni. The Dare to Dream Scholarship/ classroom, were all pivotal in my development.” bricks and mortar,” he reflected. “‘In giving, you War Chest Fund Drive, has netted approximately A native of Canton, Ohio, and 1982 receive.’ I agree.” $93,000 in cash and $200,000 in pledges, graduate of Canton Central Catholic High Hughes stayed at St. Francis until 2001, but helping the Golden Eagles football team gain the School, Hughes was recruited to Clarion by he saw another opportunity and seized it. He resources it needs to be successful. former coach Dick Pae. bought the former Highland Hall Nursing Home “I work for Bo,” kidded Hughes. “Bo started After getting some playing time as a in bankruptcy court, formed his own corporation something wonderful with reconnecting our freshman linebacker in 1982, he blossomed in and renamed the facility Avalon Nursing Center. football alumni, and I wanted to be part of that. 1983 as Clarion rolled to a 9-2 overall record, the The challenges were steep in taking over the Clarion is a big part of me and everyone who PSAC-West title and the PSAC Championship, former Highland Hall, especially since the nursing defeating East Stroudsburg 27-14 in Hershey. home was decertified and bankrupt. Hughes Hughes had 13 tackles and four quarterback utilized a formula that included putting together sacks in the title game. a strong plan, hiring the best professionals, “Bo started something wonderful Playing defensive tackle in 1984, and then acquiring the necessary resources and using a with reconnecting our football nose guard and team captain in 1985, the teamwork approach to make it happen. 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound All-PSAC and All- It worked. alumni, and I wanted to be part America player finished his career with 293 “When we started at Avalon in 2001, we of that.” tackles (148 solo), 24 quarterback sacks, brought over about 30 dedicated employees from nine fumbles caused, nine break-ups and five St. Francis to form our nucleus. We could never fumbles recovered. He led the team with 125 have succeeded without the help and dedication attended here. We need resources to achieve our tackles, seven fumbles caused and eight sacks of our wonderful employees,” he said. goals. Our alumni need to step up.” in 1985. Today Avalon has 100 employees and is highly “Remember,” he said, “In giving, you receive.” Following graduation, his position coach, successful. The 83-bed facility has a full census Hughes has a son, Tyler, and a daughter, Jack Quinn (’75; M.Ed. ‘86) referred Hughes to and one of the top ratings in the state. Alaina.

18 Clarion and beyond | DECember 2013 Missing PSAC ring mystery leads to reconnection with alumnus t all began – the mystery, that is – in the the scholarships were a great help, too. summer of 2012 when Barry and Cheryl Powell “With the scholarship support, it would Iwere metal hunting at Deer Creek Lake in Ohio cost less to attend Clarion than a state and came across something unexpected: a 2000 school in Ohio,” Winkle said. PSAC Championship ring from Clarion University. During his four years at Clarion, They realized they had found something with Winkle received a number of sentimental value and returned the ring to scholarships, including the Foundation Clarion, hoping the university could reunite it Leadership Scholarship, the W.S. Tippin with its owner. Scholarship and the Outstanding Biology The name “Winkle” was etched into the side Scholar Award. of the ring, and a little investigation revealed Winkle was the Golden Eagles’ that Daniel Winkle (’04) attended Clarion in 2000 kicker his freshman year – the year the and was on the football team. He graduated team received the PSAC Championship from Clarion in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree rings – as well as his sophomore year, in biology/pre-med. Ultimately, the alumnus was but a hamstring injury and academic identified as 31-year-old Dr. Daniel Winkle, a priorities prevented him from continuing medical doctor specializing in physical therapy to play his last two years at Clarion. and rehabilitation at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Warren, Ohio. But, how did he lose Among his teammates was Reggie the ring? More on that later… Wells (“He was a fantastic player.”). He had a lot of respect for his teammates. To find out more about Winkle and to “They were not playing for the limelight; return the ring, David Love (’86, ’87), director of they were playing for love of the game.” marketing and communication, and Laura King (’09), director of alumni relations and annual He also met his wife, Breanna Rourke fund, met Winkle at Hillside. As they talked, (’03), at Clarion during his junior year. the story about the ring took a back seat. Love They were married Aug. 16, 2003. This is a story and King became more interested in finding out When choosing a career path, Winkle why Winkle chose Clarion, and the journey that didn’t have to look much further than his about a ring, resulted in him becoming a suburban doctor. family: “Many members of my immediate and extended family are in the health care a mystery, field. When I was younger, I had many ‘shadowing’ opportunities.” He has two a doctor and Offered walk-on football sisters: one is a nurse and the other is a a reconnection. spots at Rutgers and respiratory therapist. After graduation, Winkle attended William and Mary, medical school at University of Toledo and graduated in 2008 in the top 25 percent of his Winkle chose Clarion. class. He then completed an internship/residency “This puts the medication where it works at The Ohio State University. After completing best and minimizes the side effects associated his residency, he moved to the Warren, Ohio, with traditional procedures,” Winkle said. It began in high school when Winkle’s first area and took a position at Hillside in 2012. connection to Clarion was its football coach, He also uses neurotoxin to relax muscles “I work with individuals who have cognitive Malen Luke, who had taught math at Canfield after stroke to increase functionality. and mental disabilities related to brain injury, High, Winkle’s high school. He wanted to play including those resulting from trauma or a But, Winkle’s life is about more than football and mailed a postcard to Clarion asking stroke,” Winkle said. “I also perform acute intrathecal baclofen and neurotoxin. He and for information on its program. Clarion offered inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.” his wife have two children, Annalise, 5, and him football and academic scholarships. He was Danny, 2. He is also an avid runner and enjoys Winkle also practices musculoskeletal offered walk-on football spots at Rutgers and ultra-marathons (between 50 and 70 miles). medicine to treat spine injuries. William and Mary, but no scholarships. He recently ran one with his former college Winkle also wanted to study pre-med. When “Although improvements are slow, it is roommate, Christopher Biswick (’04), with whom Clarion’s football program invited him to visit rewarding to see someone who has sustained he has remained friends. Most of the marathons campus, he also had the opportunity to take a brain injury – who cannot talk or dress they run are in western Pennsylvania. themselves – begin to walk and take care of a campus tour and meet biology professor Dr. Now, back to the ring. He remembers having themselves.” Doug Smith, who became his advisor and the key it in 2008 when he wore it occasionally to reason he chose Clarion. He said Dr. Smith was He is very proud of the intrathecal baclofen weddings and other events. He always kept it “vibrant” and enthusiastic about what Clarion program that was built from the ground up at in his wife’s jewelry box. But, when asked could offer him. Hillside. He works with a neurosurgeon who when he realized he lost the ring, Winkle said: He liked the football and the pre-med inserts a pump into a patient’s body so that “When Clarion University contacted me to say programs and felt he would receive personal liquid medication can be placed around the it was found.” attention from Dr. Smith and others. Of course, spinal cord.

WWW.CLARION.EDU 19 We want to know about you! AlumniNotes Visit www.clarion.edu/alumni-update 1956 1972 1974 1981 Samuel Rogal recently published Kathleen Byrne recently retired from Jean (Smith) Filetti is chair of the Theresa (Baker) McElhinny is a “The Poetical Works of John and teaching at San Francisco Unified English department at Christopher director/consultant for Alvarez & Charles Wesley.” He resides in School District. She resides in San Newport University, Newport News, Marsal, Houston. She resides in Iron Lasalle, Ill. Francisco with her husband, Jim Va. She resides in Chesapeake, Va. Mountain, Mich., with her husband, Galvin. Damian. She has a son, Matthew. 1971 Christi (Suiter) Martin recently retired Thomas Toland, a retired teacher, is Larilyn Andre is a press officer from teaching. She resides in 1982 a district governor for Lions Club for the Embassy of Sweden, Savannah, Ga. Elizabeth Green is a west coast International. He resides in North Washington, D.C. She resides in regional sales manager for Centreville, Va. Gerald Gallagher is a retired teacher. Apollo, Pa., with his wife, Gaylene. He resides in Brockway with his Electroswitch Electronic Products, He has a son, Michael, and a 1973 wife, Barbara. Gerald has four Raleigh, N.C. She resides in Raleigh deceased son, Thomas. with her husband, Jackson Paynter. Denise (Peconi) Ropelewski recently children: Katie, Patrick, Michael retired from Burrell School District and Megan. 1984 after 35 years of teaching. She Robert Burns recently retired from Timothy Williams recently retired resides in Sarver, Pa. the United States Army. He resides from the FBI as a supervisory in Terrell, Texas, with his wife, Beth. special agent after 22 years of service. He is now the director of 1975 security at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. Dr. Christine Hinko is the newly He resides in Cranberry Township appointed executive associate dean with his wife Marlene and of The University of Toledo College daughters: Amanda, Cassandra and of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Alexis. Sciences. She has also been the associate dean for student affairs 1986 in the College of Pharmacy and Mary Ozechoski is a dean of students Pharmaceutical Sciences for at Cedar Crest College, Allentown. 13 years and is a professor of She resides in West Chester. pharmacology. Eric Mitcheltree is a science teacher Debbie Shaw retired after 37 for Muncy School District, Muncy. years as a librarian. She lives in He resides in Bloomsburg. Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Carl Yaffey. 1987 Lisa (Hlad) and Ulrich (’88) Matthis 1977 reside in Mooresville, N.C., with James Pransky is a professional their son, Ulrich IV. Lisa is a clinical scout for the Tampa Bay Rays analyst for Novant Health, Inc., Baseball Club, St. Petersburg, Winston-Salem, N.C. She recently Fla. He recently had two books received a master’s degree in published, “Championship health administration from Pfeiffer Expectations” and “Playoff Run.” University. James resides in Davenport, Iowa, with his wife, Grace. Teryl (Rodkey) Cartwright recently graduated with a Master of Arts Clarion Laura Kammerer recently retired degree in critical and creative Clarion after 23 years in the Florida State thinking and won the personal and Historic Preservation Office. She professional development award resides in Tallahassee, Fla., with her for this program. She resides in UniversityUniversity husband, David Ferro. Hanover. 1978 Douglas Pascarella is a director of Domenic and Mary (McDonough) information technology for National Roberto reside in Indiana, Pa. They Automobile Dealers Association, Alumni Weekend have a son Jay. Domenic recently McLean, Va. He resides in Port Alumni Weekend retired from the Apollo-Ridge School Republic, Va., with his wife, Kate, District where he taught social and children, Madison and Hudson. JuneJune 6-8,6-8, 20142014 studies for 33 years. Mary recently retired from Purchase Line School 1989 District after 34 years as a title 1 Jackie (Voigt) Karenbauer received reading specialist. the Carnegie Science High School For more information, visit Educator Award. She is a biology For more information, visit teacher in the North Hills School www.clarion.edu/alumniweekendwww.clarion.edu/alumniweekend District.

20 Clarion and beyond | DECEMBER 2013 Dr. Mimi (M.A. ’96) Benjamin is an assistant professor of student affairs in higher education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She Nomadic Trading resides in Indiana. SpotlightAlumni Dr. John Brion is an associate professor for Ohio atrina (Pascuzzo ’04, M.Ed. ’08) Horner State University College of Nursing, Columbus, didn’t major in repurposing at Clarion Ohio. He resides in Worthington, Ohio, with his K University, but if the school were to offer partner, Dave Thomas. They have four sons: such a major, she would be well qualified to Zach, Skyler, Kris and Nolan. teach it. “Clarion has given me 1990 Horner and her husband, Andy, recently a good background...

Ken Schuckers has joined Bennett Thrasher PC, opened The Nomadic Trading Company, a new shopping experience in the Punxsutawney area, You need to know Atlanta, Ga., as a tax director in the corporate tax practice. that capitalizes on the art of repurposing. The where you’re going couple, who had been operating an antique Dr. Michael Grossman is a principal at James store, outgrew their former space. As they and how you plan Groves High School, Red Clay Consolidated searched for a new home for their business, to get there.” School District, Wilmington, Del. He received they found a place that could accommodate a Doctor of Education degree in innovation not only their antique shop, called Nomads, and organizational leadership from Wilmington but provided space for other Katrina Horner University in 2010. Michael resides in vendors to sell their wares. Magnolia, Del., with his wife, Tracey, and sons: Nicholas, Joshua and Steven. The couple purchased part of an old, industrial silk 1992 mill from the late 1800s. David Phillips is manager of marketing and They began transforming the communications for Heyl & Patterson, Inc., space, paying homage to the Pittsburgh. He resides in Pittsburgh with his building’s industrial past by wife, Melissa, and son, Nolan. preserving the built-in charm of a still-working freight 1994 elevator and wooden floors Michael and Amy (Woodward) Klein reside in worn by the silk mill workers’ Culpeper, Va., with their children, Shaun and footsteps. The Horners enjoy Shaylah. Michael is a fifth grade teacher for having visitors point out the Sycamore Park Elementary, Culpeper. exact spot where they stood to work when the silk mill 1996 was in operation. Rev. Kimberly (Conway M.Ed. ’98) Hester is an The Nomadic Trading associate pastor for St. Luke Lutheran Church, Company opened in October, Portland, Ore. She resides in Portland with her and, along with the Horners’ husband, Karl. antiques, shoppers can browse among 30 shops, Carrie (Wissinger) Short is an associate director set up village style. The of financial aid at Baldwin Wallace University, shops contain repurposed Berea, Ohio. She resides in Medina, Ohio. items, such as a victrola KATRINA (Pascuzzo ’04, M.Ed. ’08) AND ANDY HORNER 1997 transformed into a mobile bar and a dining table made Shannon (Kelly) Vargo is a project director for from a barn door; jewelry Test Track Research, Inc., Florham Park, N.J. made from spoons; arts and crafts such as She resides in Avenel, N.J., with her husband, painted slate and glass; and antiques galore, Tony, and children, Brianna and Brayden. that have been repurposed. Katrina, recipient including doorknobs, crocks, windows, of Clarion’s Lois Borland Fulmer Endowed V. Paul and Carrie (Sharrow ’98) Downey reside furniture, toys, rolling pins and metal signs. Scholarship, is also finding that her under- in Bloomington, Ill., with their daughters, Jillian There’s even a food court area. Vendors can graduate and master’s degrees in education and Lydia. Paul is an associate athletics director choose to sign on for a three-month period to provided skills that transfer well to operating for Illinois State University, Normal, Ill. ensure a constant flow of new merchandise. a business. 1999 “The diversity from room to room is “Clarion has given me a good background. amazing,” Katrina Horner said. Heather (Shultz) Dippold is a title attorney for Learning to write lesson plans, as funny as that Burnett and Thomason, Frisco Texas. She “We don’t have more than one vendor seems, has been a big help,” she said. “You resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her husband, doing the same craft,” Andy Horner said. need to know where you’re going and how you Michael, and daughters, Keara and Teagan. “That eliminates competitiveness between plan to get there.” them.” Matthew Simmons recently earned a Master of Along with the common bond of The Arts in Education and Human Development. Both Katrina and Andy have full-time jobs Nomadic Trading Company, Katrina enjoys a He also received the Jere Trout Memorial Award outside of The Nomadic Trading Company, bond with several vendors who also earned for Excellence in Educational Technology she as administrative assistant to the dean of degrees at Clarion University: Emma (Allison ’64) Leadership from George Washington University, Clarion University College of Arts and Sciences, Miller and Allison (Miller ’87) Sayers who have a Washington, D.C. He is director of technology and he in construction. shop called Re.invent.ed; and Connie (Perry ’07) for Brookville Area School District and lives in Minnick, who runs Shiny Squirrel Primitives DuBois. The building and the items sold within with two partners. aren’t the only components of their business

WWW.CLARION.EDU 21 Clarion summer start 2000 Alumni Sheila (Zofcin M.S. ’02) Clever is a student finishes Spotlight sixth grade math teacher in Johnston County School District. She resides successfully with in Garner, N.C., with her husband, Robert, and sons, Jonah and Carter. Silicon Valley job Kristi (Knott) Moore is a senior consultant for Ann Green Communications, South Charleston, lexander Campbell (’11) began slowly as a W.Va. She resides in Millersburg, Clarion University summer start student, but Pa., with her husband, Douglas, and Ahe bolted to the finish line in record time. children, Alivia and Connor. From his office in Silicon Valley, Calif., Campbell, currently business development manager for 2001 WinMax Systems, reflected on the past five years James and Jennifer (Helt ’02) Hertzog and the education and career choices he made reside in Mars with their children, along the way. Carys and Sawyer. Jennifer is a seventh grade reading teacher with “I wasn’t the best high school student,” the Chartiers Valley School District, 2008 Mars Area High School alumnus explained. Bridgeville. “I was much more interested in sports than my Bandla (’98) and Campbell (’11) studies. In in my senior year, I took a finance class Melissa (Bartell) and Frederick (’02) and got excited about learning more. At that point, Berg reside in Cranberry Township I knew I had to do something quickly in order to be with their children, Brianna and successful. I needed to apply myself.” “Vinnie came to Clarion to speak in one of Liam. Melissa is a reading specialist my finance classes while I was still a student. We for Butler Area School District. Clarion extended the higher education had a real connection, and we stayed in touch,” opportunity to Campbell, admitting him Campbell said. “He had come here from India 2002 conditionally. This conditional path involved taking to study at Clarion. We shared stories about Erin Bowser is an autistic support two courses during the summer. Campbell excelled professors and college life. Clarion people really teacher for Midwestern Intermediate at both and matriculated that same September. stick together and help each other out. “ Unit IV, Grove City. She resides in He finished his Clarion education a year early, with Worthington. degrees in both personal financial planning and Campbell also maintains contact with corporate finance, by taking extra online classes many Clarion classmates and hopes to team up 2003 and an international study program during breaks. professionally with one or two of them in future Dr. Douglas (M.S. ’07) Marshall is an endeavors. assistant professor of communication “I have three brothers, and money was tight,” It has been just a few months since Campbell at Southern University at New Campbell said. “If I had gone the traditional route, Orleans. my parents would have had two of us in college, joined the technology mecca in Silicon Valley that because my senior year, the youngest would have houses Facebook and Google. He is bunking with Jane A. Vavala received the award been a freshman. I tried to make it a little easier a high school friend who lives in the San Francisco for Excellence in Librarianship on them.” Bay area until he finds a permanent residence. from Alfred Stated SUNY College As a business development manager for of Technology. She is an associate In addition to super-sizing his course load, librarian for Alfred State. Jane WinMax Systems, a company that advises and Campbell managed to fit in extracurricular resides in Hornell, N.Y. activities. He played club soccer in his last provides IT solutions for numerous Fortune year and served as president of the Financial 500 companies, Campbell has to build client Christopher and Jennifer (Lannigan Management Association, which gave the relationships. ’04) Shropshire reside in Savannah, Ga. Jennifer is a national sales organization the opportunity to shadow at the New “I service current clients and develop York Stock Exchange at J.P. Morgan one year, and director for Queen Street America, new ones, understand their personalities and Charleston, S.C. Bloomberg the next. the expectations of their projects and their After graduating from Clarion, Campbell organizational culture,” Campbell said. “I do a Kate Handra is a marketing worked for American Eagle Outfitters as an lot of traveling, but I really miss Pittsburgh. My representative/agent for State Farm, import audit analyst and for Schmid Pipeline whole family is still there. The area and Clarion Monroeville. She resides in Glassport. University will always hold a special place in my Construction, Inc., as a field office manager. Shannon (Brehm) Richards is an heart.” “My plan all along was to go to graduate English teacher at Celebration school, but I wanted to gain work experience first,” Campbell’s advice to current college students: High School, in the School District of Osceola County. She resides in he said. “It’s important not to rush into an MBA.” “Find an area that really interests you. Don’t just skate by, taking those easy classes just because Davenport, Fla., with her husband, Campbell was awarded a scholarship to you can. Work hard. The rewards are definitely Art. Coastal Carolina University and began graduate worth it.” studies in 2012. He earned his MBA in one year’s 2004 time, while also serving as a graduate assistant to Jayne Downing is a librarian at Penn the dean in the school of business. Alexander School in the School “Clarion people really District of Philadelphia. She resides Campbell had a mentor, Vinnie Bandla (’98), stick together and in Clarksboro, N.J. also a Clarion alumnus. Bandla is CEO of WinMax Systems, and in June 2013, he offered Campbell help each other out.” the job that he currently holds. Alexander Campbell

22 Clarion and beyond | DECEMBER 2013 Ken McNatt (M.Ed. ’10, M.S. ’13) is a sixth Mary (Stewart) Erm is a library manager for 2005 grade math and social studies teacher at Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, Conrad and Hope (Magee ’10) Warner reside in Blennerhassett Middle School, Parkersburg, Pa. She resides in Saylorsburg with her husband, Shippenville with their daughter, Brianna. Hope W.Va. He resides in Belpre, Ohio, with his wife, Edward. She has two children, William and is a speech language pathologist for Riverview Rachel. Christine. Intermediate Unit VI, Clarion. Conrad is a social MaryAnn Sutton recently earned a doctorate studies teacher in Keystone School District, 2009 degree in counseling psychology from Lehigh Knox. Janelle Zabresky graduated from the Florida State University. She is a psychology resident at University College of Law with a Juris Doctor. 2006 Holcomb Behavioral Health. MaryAnn resides in She resides in Tampa, Fla. Bethlehem with her husband, Alan Eichelberger, Adam and Shannon (Kiehl ’07) Walstrom reside in and daughter, Emily. Waterford with their daughter Grace. Shannon is 2010 a Title I reading teacher for Fort Leboeuf School Jason Frances is a trooper for the Pennsylvania Erin (Dickerson) Cornell is a communications District, Waterford, Pa. State Police, Butler. He resides in Butler. coordinator for the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York, Wellsville, N.Y. She Stephanie (Cooper) Graff is a fourth grade teacher Michele (Johnson) Conway is employed with resides in Scio, N.Y., with her husband, Bradley. in Mars Area School District, Mars. She resides Conway E & S. She resides in Gibsonia. in Pittsburgh with her husband, Garrett. Melissa Gearing is a fifth grade teacher in the Kathryn (Jarzab) Kuttenkuler is a math teacher for Greater Latrobe School District, Latrobe, Pa. She Paul Anderson is an English/journalism teacher Corry Area School District, Corry. She resides in resides in Latrobe. for Warren County Schools, Front Royal, Va. He Erie with her husband, Jason. is also a freelance writer and an acquisitions 2011 editor for Post Mortem Press. He resides in Front 2008 Michelle (White) Walter is a bank teller for Royal with his wife, Heidi, and daughter, Amy. Nathan and Michelle (Cuccaro ’09) Sprenkle WesBanco, Carnegie. She resides in Carnegie reside in Beaver Falls. Nathan works in sales for Amy Cantymagli is a school leader for Delaware with her husband, David. Kenilworth Steel Company, Warren, Ohio. Met Charter School. She resides in Pottstown, Drew and Heather (Baldwin) Karpen reside Pa., with her husband, Joseph. Danielle (Hulse) Vattimo is an associate lab in Pittsburgh. Drew is a news anchor/color technician for USP, Rockville, Md. She resides in Nicole (Burns) Hawk is an internal audit manager commentator for WJPA, Washington, Pa. Heather Frederick, Md., with her husband, Nicholas, and for Koppers, Inc. Pittsburgh. She resides in Belle is independently employed as a nanny. daughter, Sophia. Vernon with her husband, Bryan, and daughter, Kayla Beck is an internal medicine physician Savannah. Michelle Reale recently published her first assistant for Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg. academic book in the field of Library Science, She resides in Carlisle. 2007 “Mentoring and Managing students in the Kelly (Devlin) Harper is a special education Academic Library.” She is an access services teacher for York Suburban School District, York. and outreach librarian and English and music She lives in York with her husband, Shane, and department liason for Arcadia University. children, Madison and Christian.

Former faculty member receives honorary doctorate degree

r. Timothy L. Wilson, retired faculty member approach and ability to achieve significant results who taught marketing at Clarion University in a relatively short time are highly valued qualities. from 1986 to 2000, was awarded an D Combining industry experience with honorary doctorate degree by the Faculty of Social comprehensive research skills, Wilson has made a Sciences at Umea University, Sweden. significant contribution to the subject of business For two decades, Wilson has been an important administration. He has produced nearly 300 source of inspiration in the development of Umea scientific papers in several sub-disciplines of School of Business and economics, according to business administration research, often with an Dieter K. Muller, dean of Faculty of Social Sciences interdisciplinary connection. at Umea. Wilson has been and remains a strong In addition to his honorary doctorate, Wilson catalyst for stimulating article writing, even beyond holds doctorate degrees in business administration the articles he co-authors. His solid training, long from Case-Western Reserve University and in career in both industry and academia, interest in technology from Carnegie Mellon University. interdisciplinary research, and his personality have In addition to Clarion, Wilson taught at several laid a foundation for many successful research universities in several countries. collaborations, resulting in a large number of wilson scholarly works. In collaboration with research colleagues, from concept to completion, his humble

WWW.CLARION.EDU 23 Chris Myers is employed with 2012 the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Kevin Zambory is an on-air Violence, Washington, D.C. He SpotlightAlumni personality for The Radio Group, resides in Washington. Peru, Ill. He resides in Peru. 2013 Amanda Jackson is a recruiter for Amy McLaughlin is a staff Aerotek, Harrisburg. She resides in accountant for ParenteBeard, Harrisburg. Philadelphia.

Marriages Michael Herman and Renee Kaibas Kevin York and Jennifer Pavlik (’07), (’02), July 14, 2012 July 13, 2013 David Walter and Michelle White Aiden (’12) Simpson and Kayla Beck (’11), June 29, 2013 (’11), Aug. 30, 2013 Art Richards and Shannon Brehm Damian McElhinny and Theresa (’03), July 13, 2013 Baker (’81), Sept. 3, 2013

Births Jonathan (’05) and Jessica (Lowden Frederick (’02) and Melissa (Bartell ’06) Stiffy, a daughter, Madelyn, ’01) Berg, a son, Liam, March 28, March 26, 2012 2013 Adam (’06) and Shannon (Kiehl Wesley and Jacy (Albert ’04) Hablett, ’07) Walstom, a daughter, Grace a son, Cole Andrew, April 11, 2013 Elizabeth, April 21, 2012 Bradley and Michelle (Fencil ’02, Nicholas and Danielle (Hulse ’08) M.Ed. ’07) Craig, a daughter, Carly, Vattimo, a daughter, Sophia, Dec. April 22, 2013 22, 2012 Michael and Heather (Shultz ’99) Steve and Haley (Hynes ’06) Noonan, Dippold, a daughter, Teagan Lea, a daughter, Jordyn Lane, Sept. 28, June 19, 2013 2012 Perry sextuplets Matt and Dr. Jamie (Wolf ’07) Jackel, Douglas and Kristi (Knott ’00) Moore, a son, Riley Matthew, June 20, turn 10 a son, Connor, Oct. 23, 2012 2013 Mark (’08) and Jennifer (Dettore Bryan and Nicole (Burns ’06) Hawk, oe (’93) and Erin (Driscoll ’91) Perry welcomed six Golden ’08) Piscarcik, a daughter, Paisley a daughter, Savannah Rose, July Eaglets into the world in March 2003. This year, they turned Lucille, Jan. 19, 2013 17, 2013 10 years old. J Shane and Kelly (Devlin ’07) Harper, Jay and Amie (Clingan ’02) Roth, a The sextuplets, with their big brother Parker behind them, a son, Christian Joseph, March 1, son, Kooper, Aug. 27, 2013 are: (standing, from left) Simon, Madison, Joshua and Ian; 2013 and (seated, from left) Olivia and Zoe. James (’01) and Jennifer (Helt ’02) Hertzog, a son, Sawyer, March 1, 2013

2013 holiday ornament is now available

The 17th edition of the Commemorative Holiday Ornament Collection, featuring the welcome pillar at the university entrance, is now available. The American-made ornament, cast in pewter, is decorated on both sides and measures two-and-a- half inches wide. Cost is $22.50, plus shipping and handling. To order call 800-339-4059 or visit www. commemorativesadams.com.

24 Clarion and beyond | december 2013 In Memorium Dr. R. Suzanne VanMeter, May 31, 2013 Joyce (Boch ’68) Lloyd, July 8, 2013 Allen B. Gardner ’67, Aug. 17, 2013 Sandra L. Schweinsberg ’72, June 13, 2013 Kenneth J. Spinks ’89, July 9, 2013 Bonnie D. (Davis ’41) Stuckert, Aug. 22, 2013 Thomas A. LaFerla ’70, June 14, 2013 Robert William Hartz ’62, July 9, 2013 William L. McDaniel ’71, Aug. 23, 2013 Richard L. Morris ’59, June 19, 2013 Dr. Donald F. Black, July 9, 2013 Ann M. Peslak ’82, Aug. 30, 2013 Eugene L. Rhoads ’51, June 20, 2013 Jonathan Carl Boughner, July 17, 2013 Allene C. Crissman ’53, Sept. 6, 2013 Ruth Berdina (Hill ’48) Gricks, June 21, 2013 Ronald L. Repasky, July 21, 2013 Shirley P. (Perry ’52) Rogers, Sept. 13, 2013 Todd Edward Corbeil ’94, June 21, 2013 Sheila B. Barlow ’84, July 23, 2013 Betty J. Stephens ’88, Sept. 17, 2013 Roger L. Daum ’60, June 26, 2013 Rhetta A. Cummins ’90, July 25, 2013 Daniel Lee Foxwell ’97, Sept. 19, 2013 Dean Andrew Chandler ’73, June 29, 2013 William W. Koerber ’63, Aug. 4, 2013 Donald Roy Wingard ’72, Sept. 20, 2013 Norman Charles Wimer ’53, June 30, 2013 Robert R. Ruffner ’74, Aug. 10, 2013 Jacqueline A. (Jones ’65) Garland, Sept. 20, 2013 Jamie L. Jacoby ’95, July 3, 2013 Michael J. Weinzierl ’80, Aug. 14, 2013 Roland F. Davis ’60, Sept. 21, 2013 Gregory G. Wolf, July 4, 2013 JoAnne (Girardi ’68) Gioioso, Aug. 14, 2013 Dr. Dean A. Farnham, Nov. 7, 2013 Ricky D. Wells ’83, July 7, 2013 Ruth E. (Wherry ’60) Danielson, Aug. 17, 2013 James E. Holden, Nov. 9, 2013 CU Alumni Association Board of Directors: (back row, from left) Patrick Kahle ’92, David Reed ’09, Daniel Bartoli ’81, Paul Palmer ’61, Jeffrey Douthett ’79; (middle row, from left) Ashley Guthrie ’06, Lindsey Coul, Eagle Ambassadors president; Merrilyn Dunlap ’93, Elisabeth Fulmer ’64, ’80, ’97, Angela Brown ’80, Mary Rose Reno ’55; and (front row, from left) Jonathan Catanzarita ’11, treasurer; Jean Mills ’59, ’74, secretary; Deborah Eckelberger ’07, president-elect; David Bailey ’65, president.Missing from the photo are: Floyd Barger ’58, Sandra Jarecki ’69, Terri Kahle ’87, Nancy Lendyak ’75, Ronald Lucas ’82, T.J. McCance ’08, Adam Ruffner ’06, Brian Schill ’88. Being a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors is one of the most rewarding things you can do for your alma mater. Apply at www.clarion. edu/48755 or contact Laura King, director of alumni relations and annual fund, at 814-393-1784. Mid-winter golf Clarion alumni in sunny Florida mid-Winter Golf outinG Join alumni and friends for a mid-winter golf sponsoreD by getaway Jan. 20-21, 2014. aLpha Gamma phi Monday, Jan. 20 Cocktails—5:30 p.m., Dinner—6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 Buffet Lunch—11:15 a.m. ($15) Golf Scramble—12:30 p.m. ($45) Dinner Buffet—6:30 p.m. ($25) Special entertainment: Music by Al Holland, former member of The Platters! Holiday Inn Express rooms are available at a reduced rate. Ask for Clarion’s rate by Jan. 17, 2014, by calling 941-764-0056. Jan. 20, 2014 Jan. 21, 2014 RSVP for events you wish to attend by Jan. 17, 2014: Dinner & cocktaiLs Lunch, GoLf & Dinner River City Grill Kingsway Country Club Wayne Norris (’65), 888-327-0280 Punta Gorda, Fl. Port Charlotte, Fl. Jack Bertani (’61), 941-627-0162 Shawn Wood, 814-393-1832

WWW.CLARION.EDU 25 2012-2013 Donors Donor Report What does your generosity look like?

Ruma Chatterji Derek Dietz Emily Stewart Civic Engagement Scholarship Belle Carson Randall Honors Scholarship Take Flight 2013 2012, 2013 2013 Kim Rutherford Memorial Scholarship Class of 1949 Scholarship W.S. Tippin Scholarship 2012, 2013 2011, 2012 2010-2013 Thank you for supporting Clarion University students!

Clarion University is thankful for the support it receives through donations to the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. These generous gifts help to provide scholarships, improve facilities and increase opportunities for students in and out of the classroom. We appreciate how fortunate we are to have such loyal supporters and are proud to list those who have shown their commitment with a gift of $500 or more from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

University Club Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. and Dr. James G. Pesek and $5,000 or more Farmers & Merchants Bank of Western PA Mrs. Sonja Leach Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Robert H. Leeper ’72 and Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust Mrs. Betty Jo Banner Football Alumni Committee Mrs. Linda Leeper Dr. Todd J. Pfannestiel Mr. Todd Bauer and Ms. Jane K. France ’71 and Estate of Wilma B. (Best) Logue ’32 Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Bauer ’84 Mr. Christian L. Allison Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A. C. Mr. Frank A. Pici ’77 and Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust Mr. William E. Hager, J.D. ’80 Mr. Gerald C. Marterer ’67 and Mrs. Sharon L. (Thornton) Pici Estate of Mary M. Cannon ’88 and Mrs. Diana M. (Murphy) Hager ’82 Mrs. Suzanne C. (Conroy) Marterer ’67 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Clarion County Community Bank Estate of Margery Himes Estate of Nancy S. McKee Robindale Energy Services, Inc. Mrs. Dorothy Crawford Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ’71 and Mr. James E. Moffatt ’70 and Mr. Scott Kroh ’74 and Cubbon & Associates Inc. Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle) Moffatt ’70 Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh Suzan Albanesi and Industrial Scientific Foundation Mr. Charles L. Motter S & T Bank David D. Davenport ’71 Charles E/Virginia Kaufman Fund of Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 and Mrs. Jacalyn Norris Mr. Alexander V. Sandusky ’54 and Ms. Janet L. Decker ’60 The Pittsburgh Foundation Northwest Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Mary Sandusky Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79 and Mrs. Maxine Knowles Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk and Ms. Maureen Lavan Mr. Howard Shreckengost Mrs. Deborah H. LPM Demich Mr. James E. Kriebel and Mr. David D. Osikowicz ’73 and Mr. Ronald W. Smith ’86 Dura-Bond Industries, Inc. Mrs. Penny Kriebel Mrs. Deborah J. (Johnson) Osikowicz ’73 South Central Alpha Housing & Health Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 and Mr. Scott Kroh ’74 and Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert) Pae ’79 Mr. John P. Hughes ’86 Mrs. Jacalyn Norris Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82 Ms. G. Catherine Palo ’67 Mr. Henry Suhr, Jr. and Mrs. Beverly Suhr Eagle Park Apartments Mr. Alfred H. Lander ’74 and Pennsylvania General Energy Company UHS of Delaware, Inc. Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82 Mrs. Janet Lander Co., LLC Dr. Karen Whitney and Dr. Peggy Apple Dr. Soga Ewedemi

26 Clarion and beyond | DECember 2013 2012-2013 Donor Report 2012-2013 Super Subways, Inc. Dr. Richard R. Castafero ’68 and Philanthropy President’s Club Mr. Timothy E. Murray ’88 and Mrs. Gail L. Castafero $2,500 - $4,999 Mrs. Robin Murray Mr. Lawrence P. Cirka ’73 and Donor Report The Tavern Mr. Ed T. Ganoe ’66 and Mrs. Judy L. (Strachan) Cirka ’82 Dr. Floyd Barger ’58 Mrs. Nancy Ganoe Clarion County Rod & Gun Club Dr. William S. Barnes and Mr. Harry E. Tripp Mrs. Linda G. Barnes ’95 Clarion Healthcare Systems, Inc. Shale boom UPMC Northwest Auxiliary Mr. Garry N. Barton ’72 and Dr. Gregory Clary and Mrs. Margaret J. Barton ’71 Mr. Gregg J. Wagner ’82 and Ms. Cassandra M. Neely ’83 Mrs. Annemarie C. (Hackett) Wagner ’82 Mr. Eric D. Booth ’80 and Mr. Chris Cole and Mrs. Barbara Cole offers legacy Mrs. Sarah E. (Scott) Booth ’80 Dr. George Wollaston ’57 and Mr. William E. Corbett ’61 What does your generosity look like? Mrs. Twila M. Wollaston ’58 Mr. Roy J. Bowerman, Jr. ’73 Mr. Alvin Craig, USMC (Ret) Bridge Builders Community Foundations Dr. Peter Dalby and Mrs. Barb Dalby opportunity Mr. H. Eugene Burns and DASH Inc Mrs. Susanne A. Burns Investors Club Mr. Michael C. Sisinni ’79 and Mr. W. Paul Bylaska and Mrs. Carol Bylaska $1,000 - $2,499 Mrs. Ilia M. (Rodriguez) Sisinni ’80 Mr. Michael G. Casciato ’81 Mr. Raymond W. Day ’69 and Many alumni and friends Mr. Robert R. Albert ’83 and Mrs. Joanne W. Day Center for Orthopaedics Sports Medicine of Clarion University may Mrs. Margaret A. (Kerwin) Albert ’87 Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ’74 and Mrs. Betty M. (McCutcheon) Chan ’74 All Pro Plumbing, LLC Mrs. Bea Dean experience the rush of activity Mr. Robert J. Cloherty ’62 and Mr. Michael J. Corbi ’94 and Mr. Richard M. DeRiso ’70 and that will follow the Marcellus Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty Mrs. Jennifer Corbi Mrs. Flossie DeRiso and Utica shale energy Mr. Michael J. Cole ’89 and Alling Agency LLC Mr. James A. Donachy ’57 and Mrs. Stephanie R. (Sherman) Cole ’90 Mr. Wayne F. Alling ’98 Mrs. Nadine D. Donachy booms. As a result of windfall Colegrove Educational Trust Mr. John R. Anderson ’66 and Mr. Charles E. Dreibelbis and resources, planning becomes Dr. Brenda Dede Dr. Carole J. (Gazibara) Anderson ’66 Mrs. Diane Dreibelbis both an obligation and an Mr. John “Jay” Foster and Mrs. Dorry Foster Aon Foundation Ms. J. D. Dunbar ’77 opportunity, leading to revisiting Dr. Douglas S. Fugate APSCUF - Clarion Chapter Dr. Timothy R. Dutrow ’76 and Dr. William E. Fulmer ’77 and APSCURF Mrs. Deborah A. (Dickson) Dutrow ’77 financial and estate plans. Mrs. Elisabeth (Sibley) Fulmer ’64 Mr. Lynn Armstrong ’68 Mr. Richard Dziura and Mr. Robert J. Garritano ’66 and Audio-Logic, P.C. Mrs. Sue A. (Schmidt) Dziura ’79 After considering family and Mrs. Joyce D. Garritano Mr. Daniel Fuchs and Mr. Douglas S. Elliott ’76 and Mrs. Colleen S. (Straub) Gaughan ’84 Mrs. Nora L. (McDanniels) Fuchs ’83 Mrs. Holly Elliott friends, we hope that your AVI Food Systems, Inc. Dr. Lawrence Gilford Mr. Roger Engle and planning includes a chapter Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato ’85 and Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ’71 Holiday Inn - Clarion Mrs. Michele Azzato on philanthropy. Well thought Enterprise Holdings Foundation Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Mr. David A. Bailey ’65 charitable planning can Thank you for supporting Clarion University students! Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Clarion Mr. Michael R. Keefer and Mr. Gregory D. Barnes Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes) Keefer ’93 Mrs. Patricia M. (Hart) Fallon ’57 result in income and estate Mr. Daniel G. Bartoli ’81 Kiwanis Club of Clarion Mr. Timothy P. Fogarty and tax savings, thus allowing for Mr. Norbert A. Baschnagel and Mrs. Bridget Fogarty Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn Mrs. Beverly J. (Hey) Baschnagel ’77 increased resources. We further Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. Mr. Norman F. Basso ’76 and hope that Clarion University Mr. Edward F. Goth ’85 and Mrs. Tina E. Basso Fullington Trailways LLC Mrs. Lisa A. (Leach) Goth ’85 Foundation, Inc., be considered Mr. Edward J. Bauer ’70 and Galaxy Federal Credit Union Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Mrs. Kathryn S. Bauer Mrs. Constance Gamaluddin as part of your philanthropic Mr. John Marinich ’75 and Mr. Robert L. Bender ’90 and Dr. Jocelind Gant investment. Gratifying returns Mrs. Patricia S. (Semonich) Marinich ’75 Mrs. Ann Bender Glass Bagging Enterprises can be achieved through the McDonald’s Mr. John E. Bertani ’61 and Mr. E. Scott Glass ’82 and Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ’56 and Mrs. Kathy R. Bertani Mrs. Ilissa Glass accomplishments of Clarion Mrs. Mary F. (Master) McElhattan ’72 Ms. Heidi M. Bliss ’82 Mr. Roger Glenn and Mrs. Ginger Glenn students, alumni, faculty, staff Mr. Jon D. Parr ’79 and BNY Mellon Community Partnership Glenn Redi-Mix and the community at large. Mrs. Michele A. (Rimolt) Parr ’79 Mr. James Bolinger and Mr. Jeffrey G. Golias ’83 Pennsylvania American Water Co Dr. Karen Bolinger Mr. Michael E. Greer ’73 For more information, Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Mr. John L. Boss III ’80 and Mr. William Grove ’88 and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Mrs. Susan C. Boss Dr. Colleen A. McAleer ’75 contact John Mumford, Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Mr. Patrick Bostick and Mrs. Cindy Bostick Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and director of planned giving, Don Rhoades Enterprise Mr. Grafton Brown and Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald at 814-393-1926 or Dr. Donald L. Rhoades ’68 Mrs. Angela L. Brown ’80 Law Offices of William E. Hager III LLC Jack Rowley Charitable Trust Mr. Robert Bubb and Mrs. Marsha Bubb Mr. William E. Hager, J.D. ’80 and [email protected]. Mr. Robert F. Schmidt ’69 Dr. William E. Buchanan and Mrs. Diana M. (Murphy) Hager ’82 Dr. Douglas M. Smith and Mrs. Mary B. (Souser) Buchanan ’93 Mr. Michael L. Hale ’76 Dr. Rebecca E. Burkert-Smith ’96 Mr. Darl Callen, Jr. and Mr. Casey H. Harper South Western Alpha Housing & Mrs. Madelon D. Callen ’65 Dr. David Hartley and Mrs. Julie Hartley Healthcare, Inc. Mr. Roderick Campbell and Dr. Harold Hartley and Mrs. Carolyn Hartley Mr. John P. Hughes ’86 Mrs. Linda R. Campbell ’80 Mr. William R. Hartman ’70 and Mr. Pete P. Caristo ’55 Mrs. Irene A. Hartman Philanthropy

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DDr. John W. Heardonors Mr. Ralph A. Naples, Jr. ’84 Mr. James Thornton and Mrs. Bridget Thornton Mr. John D. Catone Mr. Rick Himes Nationwide Foundation Mr. Jeff Tomeo and Ms. Sandy Chen Hincken Emigh Family Charitable Mr. Steve R. Nolan ’74 and Mrs. Barbara A. (Pusty) Tomeo ’81 Clarion County Chapter PA Association Foundation Mrs. Marietta T. Nolan ’74 Ms. Susan Traynor ’89 and of School Retirees Mr. Robert D. Emigh ’74 and Mrs. Marilyn J. (Follette) O’Brien ’63 Mr. Michael R. Gabrovsek Clarion Hospital Mrs. Emily K. (Hincken) Emigh ’72 Mr. David W. Ogden ’74 and Mr. John Truscott and Clarion University Eagle Ambassadors Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82 Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden Mrs. Carol A. (Neuberger) Truscott ’79 Mr. Harold D. Clark ’68 and Hoffman Electric Inc. Mr. Paul D. Palmer ’61 and Dr. Bernard Vavrek and Mrs. Joanne Vavrek Mrs. Mary E. (Proper) Clark ’67 Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82 Mrs. Paula J. Palmer Verizon Foundation Mr. Frank S. Clark and Mrs. Kay O. Clark ‘61 Mrs. Elizabeth (Ferguson) Hufford ’70 Mr. Earl R. Petrucci ’64 and Villa Italia Ristorante Mr. Anthony M. Colecchi ’83 and Mrs. Danielle Colecchi Mr. Charles A. Hunt, Jr. ’73 Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci Mr. Jeffrey A. Waller and Mrs. Laurie A. Waller ’83 Community Care Management Services Mr. John T. Irwin ’71 and Mr. David A. Peura ’88 and Ms. Angela M. West ’04 Mrs. Marcy M. (McCoy) Irwin ’74 Mrs. Carole L. (Puglia) Peura ’88 Mr. Royce E. Freebourn ’80 and Mr. Donald F. White ’65 and Mrs. Betty White Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn Mr. Albert Jacks Mr. Albert L. Porter, Jr. ’64 and Mr. John N. Wiberg ’52 Cook Riverside Cabins Mr. Larry W. Jamison ’87 and Mrs. Janice A. (Callen) Porter ’67 Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ’72 Mr. Daniel L. Coon ’72 and Mrs. Ann M. (Pokrifka) Jamison Mrs. Helen G. (Grudowski) Porter ’60 Mr. Richard P. Wolfgang ’65 and Mrs. Linda S. (Nosker) Coon ’75 Mr. Kenneth C. Jumper ’70 and Dr. Randall Potter and Dr. Jeanne Slattery Mrs. Sherry D. Wolfgang Cooper Industries Foundation Mrs. Barbara B. Jumper Presbyterian Women of 2nd Presbyterian Mr. Matthew K. Zents ’87 Mr. Robert D. Crowley and Ms. Laura A. Kammerer ’77 Church Mrs. Barbara J. (Cook) Crowley ’71 Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ’68 Dr. Christopher M. Reber Mr. Ralph J. Cutruzzula ’67 Mr. Harold L. Zuber, Jr. ’71 and Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps, Dr. John H. Reed and Mrs. Barbara R. Reed Mrs. Maureen Zuber Dan Estadt’s Sports Youth Philanthrophy Project Mrs. Mary R. (Vescio) Reno ’55 Mr. Robert A. Dandoy ’74 and Ms. Laura C. King ’09 Mr. Mark Riesmeyer and Mrs. Sheryl Riesmeyer Mrs. Julie Dandoy Dr. Scott Kuehn and Dr. Myrna Kuehn Dr. Kevin J. Roth ’81 and Mrs. Carol A. Roth Boosters Club Delta Contractors & Design, Inc. Mr. Thomas D. Kurts ’68 and Ms. Lynne D. Donnelly RRR Roadhouse-Keystone Restaurant Group $500 - $999 Mrs. Beverly E. Kurts Inc. Mr. John K. Dorish ’70 and Dr. Patty H. Laswick RSTV Inc. Mr. Thomas E. Abaray ’72 and Mrs. Myriam Dorish Dr. Terry Latour and Mrs. Leslie Latour Mr. Ronald J. Sylvester ’85 Mrs. Gail M. Abaray Ms. Valerie S. Douds ’81 Mr. Frank Lignelli, Jr. ’50 and Mr. Adam E. Ruffner ’06 and Dr. Arthur Acton and Mrs. Mary Ann Acton Mrs. Rose Drennen Mrs. Joyce R. (Simpson) Lignelli ’48 Mrs. Sara Ruffner Mr. David E. Adelman ’62 and Dudurich Investment Associates Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ’89 and Mr. Charles Ruslavage and Mrs. Jan Ruslavage Mrs. Sue E. Adelman Mr. Stephen A. Dudurich ’77 and Mrs. Gwendolyn J. Dudurich Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) Linnan ’73 Mr. Clyde Salandra Allegheny Mountain Chapter Trout Unlimited Mr. Daniel W. Dunkelberger ’73 and Mr. David N. Love ’86 Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association Mr. Vincent V. Sands ’78 and Mrs. Linda Dunkelberger Mr. John M. Lovre ’57 and Mrs. Theresa A. (Renz) Sands ’79 Dr. Paula Amrod Mr. Mark L. Earley ’82 and Arby’s - Toby Food Group Inc Mrs. Evelyn D. (Mezerski) Lovre ’59 Mr. Dana Savage and Dr. Hallie E. Savage Mrs. Donna) Earley Mr. Alex J. Arth, Jr. ’66 and Mrs. Mary Kay Arth Mr. Minde Lu ’89 Ms. Catherine Schmader Mr. Kim D. Eichenlaub ’77 and Mr. Ronald B. Lucas ’82 and Brig. Gen. John R. Schmader ’70 and Mr. Brian J. Arth ’91 and Mrs. Megan Arth Mrs. Margaret D. (Spratt) Eichenlaub ’77 Mrs. Debra L. Lucas Mrs. Kathleen D. Schmader Mr. Dennis L. Atkinson ’68 and Dr. John Eichlin and Mrs. Edith J. Atkinson ’68 Miss Kathyrn M. Ludwig ’89 Mr. Edward J. Smith ’65 and Mrs. Elizabeth C. Eichlin ’82 Mr. Guido Malacarne ’49 and Dr. Roxie R. (Ruhlman) Smith ’67 Ms. Emily S. Aubele Ms. Kay E. Ensle ’76 Mrs. Margie Malacarne Mr. J. Edward Smith and Mrs. Joyce Smith Mr. Michael G. Baker ’79 ERA Powell & Associates Real Estate Dr. Robert Balough and Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ’63 and Mr. Rich Snow Mr. Donald S. Powell ’84 and Mrs. Nancy C. (Coax) Malacarne ’63 Ms. Rose M. Logue ’02 Mrs. Candice D. Powell Mr. Eugene Sobolewski and Ms. Lindsay R. Banner ’07 Mr. Rodrick J. Marquette ’97 Mrs. Carol Sobolewski Fab-Tec Industries, Inc. Mr. Kevin Beichner and Mrs. Jayne Beichner Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ’84 and Mr. John B. Mason and Mr. Roland B. Sparrow ’71 Mrs. Sally W. Mason ’70 Dr. Linda A. (Marshall) Bennett ’65 Mrs. Sheree Kohley St. Marys Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Valerie A. Bennett and Mr. A. Tom Rehn Dr. Sharon K. Falkenstern Mr. Charles C. Matsko ’70 and Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato ‘85 and Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore) Matsko ’71 Mrs. Michele Azzato Mr. Russell H. Benson ’70 and Mr. Kenneth E. Fisher ’71 Mrs. Jacqueline Benson Mr. Kale R. Fithian ’97 Mr. Patrick A. McDonough and Mr. James A. Staab ’74 and Mr. Raymond Benvenuti and Mrs. Holly McDonough Mrs. Sally A. (Harris) Staab Fraternal Order of Eagles #3807 Mrs. Catherine S. (Smith) Benvenuti ’70 McKesson Foundation, Inc. Mr. Jerry R. Starr ’89 and Ms. Peggy L. (Norris) Frye ’67 Mrs. Judith A. Blaine Mr. Trueman W. Mills ’55 and Mrs. Kathleen A. (Hodgson) Starr ’89 Fun With Fundamentals Mr. John D. Bomboy ’75 and Mr. Norbert A. Baschnagel and Mrs. Jean L. (Weaver) Mills ’59 Mr. John M. Stoner, Jr. ’75 and Mrs. Nancy L. Bomboy Mrs. Beverly J. (Hey) Baschnagel ’77 Miner Fleet Management Group, LTD Mrs. Janice L. (McMinn) Stoner ’75 Ms. Sue A. Bowman ’81 Mr. Jay E. Gainor ’74 and Mr. Jeffrey R. Schmeck ’80 and Dr. Mervin K. Strickler, Jr. ’47 Mrs. Kimberely Schmeck Mrs. Nada Y. (Yanshak) Brillante ’64 Mrs. Mary Kay Gainor Structural Modulars Inc. Mr. J. Alan Mochnick and Mr. Michael Brown and Mrs. Diana Brown Mr. Jon W. Gardner ’61 and Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick Sullcom LLC Ms. Lynne E. Bryan ’73 Mrs. Sue Ann Gardner Mr. Terrence P. Sullivan ’72 and Dr. Terry Morrow and Mrs. Phyllis Morrow Fred L. Burns Inc Mrs. Elizabeth N. (Nuttall) Gerbrick ’55 Mrs. Paula Sullivan Mr. Joe A. Burns, Jr. ’94 and Congressman James W. Gerlach Mr. W. Dale Murdock ’72 and Mr. Terry G. Aldridge and Ms. Patricia Thomas ’79 Mrs. Jodi A. (Pezek) Burns ’91 Mrs. Debra A. (Uchal) Murdock ’73

28 Clarion and beyond | DECember 2013 2012-2013 Donor Report Mr. Robert L. Gevaudan ’69 and Lee Industries Inc. Mr. Joseph D. Reed ’81 and Mrs. Ruth Reed Mrs. Linda Gevaudan Mr. Richard W. Leety and Mr. Isidore Ricciuti and Mrs. Judith Ricciuti Mr. Michael A. Gill ’79 and Mrs. Joan E. Gill Mrs. A. Jean Leety ’60 Mr. Dale P. Richards ’64 and Dr. Robert Girvan and Mrs. Carroll Girvan Mrs. Elizabeth J. (Harkness) Lefevre ’65 Mrs. Andrea R. (Yanshak) Richards ’66 Mr. Patrick T. Golden ’71 and Mr. Robert E. Leonard Rotary Club of Franklin Mrs. Joyce A. (Antolik) Golden ’71 Mr. Frederich E. Liechti, J.D. ’72 and Dr. Richard A. Sabousky ’84 Gray Family Foundation Ms. Michelle Mason Mr. Lucas H. Schaeffer ’08 Ms. Ashley J. Grimm ’08 Mr. William J. LoPresti ’79 and Second To None Soccer Mr. Lee R. Grosch ’62 and Mrs. Barbara J. (Reiland) LoPresti ’80 Mr. Rob Eaton Mrs. Karen B. Grosch Mr. Daniel F. Mahony ’60 Mrs. Janet Sessions Dr. John Groves and Mrs. R. Sue Groves Ms. Jacqueline McDavitt Mr. Kevin Seybold and The 1867 Society is Clarion’s annual Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Mr. Donald J. McGrath, Jr. ’82 and Ms. Virginia K. Seybold ’04 Mr. James H. Hamlett ’91 Mrs. Virginia C. McGrath Mr. Henry J. Shaffer ’70 recognition society for alumni, Dr. Steven C. Harris and Mrs. Patricia Harris Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Dr. Keith M. Sharrow ’98 and parents, friends, businesses, retirees Mr. James J. Herbert ’79 and Mr. Gary L. Miller ’72 and Mrs. Brenda G. Sharrow and employees. Mrs. Kelly M. (Hogue) Herbert ’79 Mrs. JoAnn W. (Walker) Miller ’74 Dr. Charles J. Shontz Mr. Robert E. Hess ’62 and Mr. Frank R. Mitolo ’63 and Ms. Debra A. Sigworth The 1867 Society recognizes Mrs. Kathleen A. (Caylor) Hess ’63 Mrs. Elizabeth R. (Bordt) Mitolo ’65 Ms. Alexis D. (Davis) Singer ’73 individuals and businesses that Mrs. Marcie C. (Cook) Heyl ’85 Mr. Al Modrzejewski Mr. Richard C. Snebold, Jr. ’68 and provide annual leadership support Mr. D. Bruce Holsopple ’78 and Mr. Daniel R. Moon ’71 and Mrs. Jayne G. (Milbrandt) Snebold ’69 through the Clarion Annual Fund. Mrs. Jaye A. Holsopple Mrs. Karen J. (Jacobs) Moon ’71 Mr. Jeff T. Snodgrass and Membership in the 1867 Society Mr. David Hrovat and Mr. Wayne A. Mori ’69 Mrs. Wendy Snodgrass is open to anyone who contributes Mrs. Kimberly J. (Strawbridge) Hrovat ’95 Mr. Larry K. Morris ’70 and Mr. Donald Snyder and $1,000 or more in support of Clarion Ms. Deborah L. Huffman ’93 Mrs. Laura C. Morris Mrs. Tonya C. (Campbell) Snyder ’82 during the fiscal year.* Dr. David Humphrey Mr. Richard W. Moss ’72 and Mr. Chris Sobina and Mrs. Debra D. Sobina ’83 Mrs. Paula Moss IBM International Foundation Mrs. Marilyn L. Stempeck ’83 Corporate matching gifts will be Mr. Edward M. Munn ’75 The Inn at Narrows Creek Sterling Retirement Services, Inc. counted toward gift club membership. Mr. Henry J. Shaffer ’70, Mr. Adam Neill Mr. Douglass Sturtz and Benefits vary as donors reach Dr. Mark W. Dymond ’70 and Mr. Randy C. Neill ’74 and Mrs. Karen Neill Mrs. Brenda A. (McElhattan) Sturtz ’79 Mrs. Linda N. Dymond ’03 new and important levels in their Mr. Douglas A. Niebel ’69 and Subway/TCBY Iron Furnace Chpt. #288 Trout Unlimited commitment to Clarion University. Mrs. Yolanda Niebel Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ’79 and Mrs. Leslie Sukaly Jones Party Magic Northwest Savings Bank - Clarion Mr. Thomas L. Taormina ’76 and * Clarion University’s fiscal Mr. Patrick J. Kahle ’92 and Mr. James P. O’Hara ’81 Mrs. Nancy M. (Scherer) Taormina ’80 Mrs. Diane K. (Benn) Kahle ’92 year runs July 1 to June 30. Oil Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited Mr. Jerry Tartaglione ’75 Mr. David J. Katis ’85 and Ms. Carol M. Palinkas ’70 Mr. Douglas M. Thompson ’86 Mrs. Julie (Shingledecker) Katis Ms. Michele A. Palmiere Mr. Arthur T. Tragesser ’69 and Dr. Deborah J. Kelly ’99 Mrs. Judith L. (Wilson) Parish ’63 Mrs. Dorothy J. (Lawry) Tragesser ’70 Dr. Andrew C. Keth ’88 and Pennsylvania Council of Teachers Mr. Dale Tripp and Mrs. Jill T. (Beary) Keth ’94 of Mathematics Mrs. Audrey J. (Richards) Tripp ’82 Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. Paul W. Kofmehl and Mr. Scott R. Peters ’75 and Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel ’85 Mrs. Sherri L. (Varner) Kofmehl ’83 Mrs. Barbara J. Peters Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery Dr. Richard A. Wiesen ’59 and Mr. Thomas J. Komenda ’71 and Mr. Paul T. Pfingstler ’82 and Dirk Vandermeer, O.D. Mrs. Sandra L. (Hepler) Wiesen ’59 Mrs. Judy Komenda Mrs. Karin R. Pfingstler ’82 Mr. Gordon L. Vogt ’57 Dr. James C. Wilson ’53 Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Mr. Rein E. Pold ’73 Mr. Edward D. Wallace ’73 and Mr. Daniel S. Wolovich ’70 and The Kriebel Organization Mr. Terry Pope and Mrs. Barbara M. Pope Mrs. Sharon Wallace Mrs. Cherie L. (Lowe) Wolovich ’68 Mr. Lawrence P. Kuzma ’64 and Mr. Michael L. Popella ’89 and Watson Excavating Mr. Shawn Wood and Mrs. Alea Wood Mrs. Kathleen Kuzma Mrs. Kimberly Popella Mr. Lynn E. Watson ’75 and Mr. Joseph Wyatt and Mrs. Nancy Wyatt Leading Home Care Mr. Samuel Puleio, Jr. and Mrs. Terri Puleio Mrs. Susanne Watson Mr. William A. Yost ’68 Mr. Stephen C. Tweed ’72 and Mr. Louis J. Weiers ’89 Ms. Alice L. Young ’73 Mrs. Elizabeth J. Tweed Raytheon Matching Gifts

Clarion by the numbers 2012-2013 1%

7% Total Living Alumni 51,442 Sources of Support 2012-2013 Total Alumni Donors 2,680 14% Grand Total Donors 4,056 Alumni 0.435 Total Private Support $ 3,968,058 Parents 0.006 43% Total CUF, Inc. Endowment $ 26,347,351 Other Individuals 0.344 Total CUF, Inc. Assets $ 91,227,416 Foundations 0.137 Total CUF, Inc. Net Assets $ 37,053,442 34% Corporations 0.067 Total Support of University by CUF, Inc. $ 5,719,033 Number needed to make a difference 1 Other Organizations 0.012 1%

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Ms. Beth A. Addicott ’09 Ms. Renee E. Gilhousen ’07 Mrs. Chelsea (Crooks) Alexander ’08 Mr. Jeremy M. Gillette ’10 Ms. Barbara A. Altilio ‘08 Ms. Ashley J. Grimm ’08 Ms. Patricia M. Andrews ’11 Ms. Chanel R. Hammond ’09 Mr. Brian D. Luton ’08 and Ms. Elizabeth A. Archer ’07 Ms. Kimberly A. Ha’o ’10 Mrs. Ashley N. (Walker) Luton ’07 Ms. Shannon M. Baker ’08 Mr. W. Garrett Heath ’07 Ms. Jenelle M. Madonna ’04 Mr. Lucas H. Schaeffer ’08 GOLDMr. Paul L. Baker ’10 Mrs. Amanda L. (Oelrich)W Heller ’07 Ms. Victoria L. Manzo ’10 Ms. Tiffany L. Schell ’11 Dr. Robert Balough and Ms. Rose M. Logue ’02 Ms. Elizabeth L. Henry ’04 Mr. Matthew G. Marchal ’04 Ms. Alyson M. Scholl ’11 Ms. Lindsay R. Banner ’07 Mr. Andrew W. Herbstritt ’08 Ms. Carly M. Masiroff ’11 Mr. Darryl Scott and Mr. Andrew D. Barnes ’03 and Ms. Patricia O. Hersey ’10 Mr. Robert P. Mason and Mrs. Mary E. (Cary) Scott ’13 Mrs. Nicole R. (Williams) Barnes ’04 Mr. Benjamin R. Hoffman ’09 Ms. Lynn B. Mason ’06 Mr. David A. Sentner ’05 and Mr. Jason R. Barnett ’03 and Ms. Kristie L. Holland ’11 Mr. T.J. McCance ’06 and Dr. Sally M. Sentner Mrs. Annie M. (Copenhaver) Barnett ’05 Mr. Donald L. Holsten, Jr. ’05 and Mrs. Halee M. (Schnur) McCance ’07 Mr. Kevin Seybold and Mr. Jack D. Bassett ’07 Mrs. Maria Holsten Mr. Gerald D. Wolbert and Ms. Virginia K. Seybold ’04 Mr. Andrew Bauer and Mr. Stephen P. Hoover ’12 Mrs. Gretchen McCord-Wolbert ’07 Ms. Morgan E. Shields ’12 Mrs. Tina M. (Carroll) Bauer ’04 Ms. Kathryn A. Horner ’05 Ms. Carol A. McLaughlin ’07 Ms. Susan E. (Cook) Shiley ’04 Ms. Tammy M. (Dulaney) Beach ’05 Mr. Tyler S. Huether ’10 Mrs. Casey L. McVay ’10 Ms. Penny S. Shinn ’10 Mr. Craig V. Beary ’09 Mr. James R. Humble ’07 Ms. Cindy M. McWilliams ’11 Mrs. Patricia A. Shontz ’10 Mr. Gregory A. Beggs ’08 Ms. Jessica D. Inman ’10 Ms. Allison L. (Darr) Miller ’06 Mr. James L. Siegel and Mr. Timothy Huffman and Ms. Amy M. Jacob ’11 Ms. Tammy L. Moon ’10 Mrs. Heather A. Siegel ’07 Ms. Kimberly A. Blanchard ’04 Ms. Noelle B. Janocha ’12 Ms. Shannon J. Morean ’11 Mr. Aron C. Siegel ’11 Ms. Victoria Bocan ’10 Ms. Sara E. Johnson ’09 Mr. James M. Moser ’05 Mr. Brian C. Siger ’11 Mrs. Melissa A. Bostian ’07 Ms. Margaret W. Johnston ’07 Mr. Jonathan A. Mracko ’11 Mr. Ryan A. Slack ’12 Ms. Alicia D. Bradford ’05 Ms. Annette K. Johnston ’11 Ms. Nicole R. Novicki ’09 Mr. William C. Smeltzer ’12 Ms. Katie L. Burk ’11 Mr. Jonathan R. Joy ’11 Ms. Diane E. Pamel ’09 Mr. Sam Steiner and Ms. Jessica J. Busarello ’09 Ms. Alanna L. Justice ’09 Ms. Cynthia Panzani ‘11 Mrs. Nancy J. Steiner ’06 Mrs. Tara M. (Swartzlander) Carroll ’11 Mr. Lee F. Kahle ’05 and Ms. Alli M. Parker ’09 Mr. Joshua M. Tabor ’08 Mr. Jonathan B. Catanzarita ’11 Mrs. Sheila M. (Murphy) Kahle ’05 Mr. Brian D. Perkins ’09 Mr. Benjamin J. Thompson ’04 and Mr. Kyle E. Cathcart ’08 Mr. Jonathan M. Kalchthaler ’10 Mr. Jonas Pipher and Mrs. Carrie E. (Lopuh) Thompson ’02 WeMr. Michael R. Cessna ’07 areMr. Scott W. 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2012-2013 Donor Report The listing of names of our contributors is subject to error, both human and computer. If there is an error, please accept our apology and bring it to our attention. 30 Clarion and beyond | DECGOLDember 2013 Were GOLDarE Once a way out, now a way up Thank you, Clarion! hen Chris Motta was in his 20s, he saw education. I also made a lot of new friends, not attending college as an escape hatch. only with the students but the instructors.” W“When I looked at school, it was a He enjoyed getting to know other students, way out of my career choice at that time,” said one as far away as Russia. “Some of the nearby the Grove City resident, who earned an associate students and I would meet at Panera Bread every degree in nursing in the mid-90s. couple of weeks, and I’m still friends with them Now the recent Clarion University graduate, today.” who earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, sees He graduated in the spring of 2013. higher education as a ladder. “I can understand diseases better and people “Now I look at it much differently – to benefit better through the whole process of education,” my patients and to broaden my horizons,” said Motta said. “I see education as a benefit to my Motta, 45. ultimate goal, which is to help every patient, every Motta, who currently is a critical care nurse day, more and more.” for Grove City Medical Center, decided to go after Though it was a challenge as an adult learner his bachelor’s degree through Clarion University’s going back to school with a full-time job, active Virtual Campus – the school’s online version of its family life and involvement in his community, he campus offerings. touts his experiences to friends and co-workers “It’s all of the amenities “For about six to eight months I was thinking around him. about it,” he said. “The industry is changing and Motta is in the process of pursuing his Master of the classroom and there has been a push for the BSN to maintain our of Nursing online at Clarion University to become a college at your fingertips, jobs, so I wanted to do it while I had time and was nurse practitioner, having enrolled in September. able to do it part-time. This way, I could space it “I really think that Clarion is above the mark in your home. There’s no out over three years.” because (the online system Clarion uses is) He found that he had to set aside a good 16 easy, very easy to get familiar with, and all the excuse to not get higher to 20 hours a week per semester to successfully instructors are available and approachable,” Motta education, and I’m living complete his bachelor’s degree. said. “It’s all of the amenities of the classroom and “It does require time and organization, and I college at your fingertips, in your home. There’s proof of that.” learned to manage my time and organization quite no excuse to not get higher education, and I’m well,” said Motta, father of three sons with his wife living proof of that. It doesn’t matter how old you are. Organize your time, organize your life, and Chris Motta (’13) Darla. “During class time, I secluded myself in my own study room and came through with a great definitely pursue a higher degree.”

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