Early on a recent autumn morning Clarion President Joseph Grunenwald welcomed a capacity crowd to a community breakfast where he outlined yesterday, today, and tomorrow for Clarion University. He left little doubt that quality would be a part of the future, just as it has been in the past. The following article presents excerpts from his presentation.

teachers and later saw an influx of males after A University In Change World War 11 and the tremendous growth of the We are a university in change. Wc arc a university thai '60s as wc broadened our majors. has a proud tradition. A proud set of values. A proud back­ In the lasl lew years, we have witnessed yet ground. Bui wc arc a university lor the future. And we're another change in the nature of our enrollment. making the changes necessary al our university thai will approaches are in any way weaker. Indeed, they are There are now more off-campus programs, there are more stronger. If you can maintain your market share in a falling take us into the next decade and beyond. people taking advantage of programs over the Web and Our values have not changed. Our basic core values arc segment, as many in business have done, you become there arc more people involved in lifetime learning oppor­ more and more aggressive and more and more efficient in fundamentally Ihe same as they have been for more than tunities with the university than at anytime in our history. 100 years and they wrap around our belief in Ihe ability of a tougher recruitment market and that is what we have We still remain traditionally constructed in terms of our done. We anticipate it will flatten out this year. our students, faculty, and staff to do outstanding work 18-year-old freshmen and transfer beyond their imaginations, given Students, and those are our bread that they pui forth the kind of and butler markets. However, that Enrollment Growth In The Future hard work it takes to be success­ market is essentially flat in terms of As the slow growth rate comes back, it still will not be ful. That's a bedrock value for 'We are going to commit to possible enrollment growth. from the typical 18-year-olds. It is going to be more likely Clarion University. quality. We are going to be The demography of our prime people returning to school after a layoff and graduate The most important pari of a leading high-quality insti­ marketing and service area of west­ students. When our enrollment increases, it will likely be whom and what we are is found because we have more upper-division transfer students and tution in the western part of ern Pennsylvania shows that the in the students we serve, ami thai number of 18-year-olds has flat­ graduate students on the campus as opposed to a larger has been changing. Since we the state. That will be the tened out and is starting to fall. The number of 18-year-olds. We expect that the 18-year-old have become a university in mantra of our promotion. changing demographics will have student population will be roughly the same. 1983, we haven't turned our back That will be the core of our an impact on Clarion. Over the next This is good news all around. We're a leaner university. on our original mission of educa­ four or five years we will have sta­ We're moving our students more quickly through. We're tion. Our education enrollment of business.' ble enrollments in our traditional more responsive to community needs in terms of curricula 40 percent of our students is still students, with the traditional 18- and all of the kinds of programs students need to be the highest proportion of educa­ year-old population falling slowly successful in the world and that's part of the change we've tion majors of any university or and the transfer population rising slowly to offset it. What gone through over the last three or four years. Change can college in the stale of Pennsylvania. Wc will never turn oui thai will mean is that our enrollment on the Clarion be painful and I can tell you that an enrollment change like back on our core business of producing the besi teachers in campus is going to remain roughly steady, between 5,000 that does have financial implications by way of tuition and Pennsylvania. That part of our tradition is alive, well ami and 5,300 students over the next five to 10 years. appropriations, so we have to tighten our belts in growing. In the decade prior to 2002, the university enjoyed significant ways at the university. The next year or so we slow, steady growth. anticipate we'll be similarly challenged financially as we Student Body Changes In 2002, there was a significant jump in enrollment don't anticipate large changes in appropriations or tuition. What it means then is we will focus on enrollment and On the other hand, wc have seen a significant change attributable to an influx of funding from the state to devel- enrollment management and we work on those market seg­ in (hat student body. Wc went through a period in our op new programs, particularly off-campus programs. As a ments where we can be effective growing our university. history when the students were predominantly female and result, our enrollment jumped by about 250 students or almost a 4 percent increase in 2002. We have held on to those students, so what accounts for Economic Impact the decline in enrollment over four years? We know it's important to not only us, but also the Students Graduating Faster community. We have a significant economic effect on this Some of you will remember a new policy region. Our basic budget in direct spending is about $94 instituted by the State System of Higher million, including our auxiliaries, dining hall, residence Education lo reduce the number of credits in a halls, tuition operations, maintenance and all degree to a more normal, national average total of the other things we do here. When you credit count of 120 from 128 credits. When you take the $94 million and turn it into second­ reduce the credits, your hope is that your stu- ary and tertiary spending (when you get it dents gel through the system faster, thereby and spend it on something else) that sort of spending less time and less of their parent's and impact on our region amounts to about $206 their own money in the process of getting a million. degree. That has been exactly the outcome at the When you look at a county like Clarion, university. And that's a good thing. It's a good where the total domestic product is a little thing for students, for parents, and a good thing over a billion dollars, you can see the eco­ for the commonwealth. nomic impact of the university on the coun­ What it means, though, when your students ty. About 15 to 20 percent of all the spend­ get through your program quicker is that for ing here is the direct result of what the uni­ some period of time the enrollment of the univer­ versity does. We understand that and we sity will go down as the students who would appreciate that. We do what we can to keep have been there graduate, on average a half as much of our purchasing local as our legal semester early. restrictions will allow us to do. About a Students arc graduating quicker than they did third of our purchasing is local and that is President Grunenwald explains the design of the the direct impact of Clarion University. planned Science and Technology Center. before. It does not mean our admissions CLARION AND BEYOND I 03

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across the country. They were good for their time, but Ihey of products. Here we're committing ourselves, both as the weren't durable for here or anywhere else. Those buildings private sector and the university, to putting these types of are outdated and now need to be replaced. We're going lo developments together. The Trinity Point development, have a new science building with all of the amenities for too, will be a LEED-cerlified building with lots of direct the future that support nanotechnology, that support sunlight and heating and other features as well. biotechnology, environmental science and all of the other Science is the key to technology and it can take us to types of technology with names we can't pronounce. where we need to be in terms of family-sustaining jobs and The science building is huge for us. It is a major that's what thai building is all about. investment central to the future of the university and lo this region. The design orients one of the wings more directly to Strategic Planning Looks the southern sun so that we can heat a portion of that To The Future building with direct sunlight. The building is going to be While we won't turn our back on education or our fine LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Ecologic Design) professional programs we have in business administration Certified. Part of the Pennsylvania Green Buildings and nursing, there is a change afoot in terms of the Program, the new building will be an environmentally strength and recognition the university receives. friendly science building. That doesn't mean we're going As a result of that, and as a result of looking at new to go over the top wilh amenities that make no sense finan­ recruiting markets, we have started a new strategic plan­ cially. Responsible environ­ ning process to help chart out mental management makes the future through the next five sense for us and for our com­ years. 'We are part of this community munity. We are going to commit to The planetarium will and have a responsibility to quality. We are going to be a remain and be called the Peirce help solve problems of the leading high-quality institution Planetarium and auditorium. community, whether those are in the western part of the state. The new structure may have a That will be the mantra of our new name. We are looking for social problems or education promotion. That will be the core donors and $3 million gets problems or economic of our business. That's a bold your name on this building. $3 development problems, our plan statement and it's a statement Investments And Questions million is the match required that takes years to develop. For The Future by the commonwealth. The will carve out ways to be key We've had a history of being a We are investing in the type of university we need to governor's office has $24.4 players in finding solutions for high-quality program...of hav­ be to be competitive in this market. All of the schools in million in this building and our community.' ing more accreditations than western Pennsylvania are determining the positioning strat­ that is a handsome commit­ anyone else...of having a higher egy that they will use as they move forward into the future. ment, but we have to raise number of Ph.D.s in tenure-track Will they be a high-quality school? Will they be an access additional money. positions...and having them in school? Will they be a middle of the road school? How the classroom. We have a proud reputation of quality and will they trade on quality, cost and enrollment? Those we are going to grow and enhance thai reputation, not only kinds of decisions are now being made in the western part Science For The Region and Jobs wilh our faculty, but also with our facilities, programs, of the state. Just as science is important to the university, it is technology, and library, all of the things that support our important to the community. We believe we can be a pari Our intent is to be a high-quality institution. We educational mission. of the solution in economic development that will help believe that in this part of the state, if we're the highest- We're going to develop high-quality academic pro­ bring high-paying jobs lo our area and retain some of (he quality option at the most-modest price, we will have a grams, but there's also a second part lo that phrase in that high-paying jobs that migrate out of here because we do long-term winning strategy. It's expensive to get to high we will meel regional needs. We will focus on regional not have a significant technology agenda in our county. We quality. Faculty with national credentials, with nationally needs in terms of what we produce. One of the things that need to develop one and we intend to do that in the area of competitive research, is where the rubber meets the road happens to universities is they sometimes develop pro­ biotechnology. when it comes to quality in this business. I'm proud to say grams for which (here is a demand, but for which there are that in our faculty, we have some of the finest. Indeed, this One of those things is the Biotechnology Business no jobs locally. Wliai that means sometimes in rural areas, year we have the national advisor of the year in one of our Development Center we're trying lo build out at Trinity I here is great education going on, but the people being departments for the student organization in that depart­ Point. The 30,000 square foot $4.5 million facility will be educated don'l stay in the community. They aren't the ones ment. The national advisor of the year. What a proud thing. financed with grants or restricted contributions to the that help build Ihe community, They arc the ones who take That is the kind of faculty we want to build our university Clarion University Foundation, Inc. advantage of the education and move beyond. The whole around and we know in the end quality will sustain us. We will form companies, we will develop prototypes, idea of Ihe biotcch center is we waul lo keep our own we will write business plans, we will seek venture capital, It's not just faculty. It is facilities too. Some of you are home. It is going to be a critical part in the development of and we will help entrepreneurs take over businesses, iinu aware we're going to build a new science building. We our academic plan. We'll never turn our back on strong bate them in this facility, and then move them into the will be building it in the current parking lot of the existing general education. That's where education is built. General Trinity Point development at exit 62. The university and science building. We will level the existing building in education turns training into education. Trinity Point have signed a mutual support agreement to place, build the new building, and keep the planetarium. get this done. It's an unusual partnership. Universities ami Welcome to Clarion University. Yesterday. Today and Once we're done with construction, the old Peirce Science governmental entities generally don't sign agreements with Tomorrow. Center is coming down. Many of the buildings built in the private developers for much of anything other than Ihe sale boom of the 1960s were designed quickly. It was one of a select few standard cookie-cutter designs that was repeated f New Science and Technology Center will help meet challenges. 04 I CLARION AND BEYOND NEWS BRIEFS

Williams New Director Tarpley New Student Representative To Trustees Of The Center For Teaching Excellence Learning about tough decisions and how those decisions affect people. Dr. William Williams has joined Clarion University as the new That is how Clarion University senior Ronald Tarpley views his position as director of the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). Williams the student trustee to the Clarion University Board of Trustees. Pennsylvania most recently worked part-time at the DuBois Campus of Penn Governor Ed Rendall appointed Tarpley to the position earlier this summer to State University, following 33 years in public education, Ihe last replace May 2005 graduate Chad Horner of Punxsutawney, who received his 10 as superintendent of the St. Marys Area School District. degree in business management/industrial relations. The CTE is a university-wide program administered by the Tarpley, who is majoring in communication and seeking a minor in political office of Extended Programs. The office is designed to be a sin­ science, is a son of Pam Tarpley of Pittsburgh and is a graduate of the Pittsburgh gle point of contact for area educators and university faculty High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. members. The goal is lo provide quality professional devel­ opment opportunities through workshops and coursework by: identifying educational training needs of the area's edu­ cational communities, developing programs to meet educa­ tional training needs, and helping area educators mccl their Act 48 requirements. WILLIAMS Ireland Trip Planned May 17-31, 2006 Dr. Beth MacDaniel, associate professor of English at Clarion University, is organizing a tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland, offered in conjunction with English 361: English Study Off-Campus, Pre-Session, 2006. The 10-day trip leaves from Pittsburgh to Dublin, with 10 days touring Ireland Leadership Minor Approved and Northern Ireland before returning to Dublin, for the final four days. For more information and for application materials, contact Dr. Beth The Office of the Chancellor of the Pennsylvania Slate System of Higher MacDaniel, English Department, 210 D Davis; telephone 814-393-2159; or e-mail Education has approved a minor in leadership-military science track for Clarion [email protected]. University. It is the latest gain for the recently reinslituted U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) at Clarion University. The minor will add to the number of ways ROTC benefits the students. Students will leave Clarion with a bachelor's degree in their field of study, a minor in leadership thai can be applied to many fields, and a commission as a 2lul lieutenant in ihe U.S. Army, National Guard or Army Reserve. The leadership minor will require the comple­ tion of 20 credits. The courses offered during the freshman and sophomore years will Clarion University Celebrates Constitution Day be open to all students. Nearly 150 students from grade eight through college seniors participated in Constitution Day activities at Clarion University. Joining the university students were eight sophomores from Keystone High School in Knox and 13 seventh and eighth grader from Immaculate Conception School in Clarion. Expansion Planned Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, associate professor of history at Clarion University, coordi­ nated the day and provided the opening program, "Yangs, Corns, and Imagining the For Venango Campus Rhoades Center Enemy: The Constitution in American Popular Culture." Two additional programs fol­ lowed the opening presentation, the Constitution Challenge, pitting teams of students [fall goes as planned, the Robert W. Rhoades Center at Clarion University-Venango against each other in a test of historical knowledge about the Constitution, and Campus in Oil City will celebrate its 30* anniversary with its first major expansion and Turning a Phrase: What the Constitution Reveals about America, allowed students the renovation to better meet the needs of a growing student population. opportunity to voice their opinions on what student's rights they would like to receive Opened in 1976, the Rhoades Center houses many diverse student activities, such as a as students. snack bar, a bookstore, an auditorium that seals 125 and is used for a myriad of university and community activities, as well as classroom space, a gymnasium used for intramurals, classes, and a growing array of other events such as speakers and cultural activities, and an expanding number of student organization events and activities. The renovations would include the following major components: a new bookstore; expansion of the kitchen into the vacated bookstore space; aesthetic improvements in the snack bar seating area; an elevator; a new storage facility adjacent to Ihe gymnasium; a two-story addition to the back of Ihe building that will provide student organization and student affairs staff offices on the main level and an attractive student exercise/recreation­ al facility on the lower level. Construction is tentatively scheduled to start April 2006, wilh completion planned for the start of the Fall 2006 semester.

Clarion University Offers Winter Intersession On-Line

For the first time. Clarion University will be offering a "Winter Intersession" between the Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 semesters. All courses that will be offered in the session will be delivered on-line. Students do not need to be on campus to take a class. It is expected there will be a variety of courses offered. Winter Intersession will be a separate term like the summer pie-session. There will be a separate tuition charge, but no additional financial aid will be available. Students will Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, associate professor of history, speaks during only be permitted to lake one class. Classes will begin the Monday, Dec. 19, after the last Constitution Day activities at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. day of ihe fall term examinations and run for just over three weeks until Jan. 9, 2006. For complete information visit http://www.clarion.edu/;icademic/dislance/winler.shlml. CLARION AND BEYOND I 05 NEWS BRIEFS ' -h'rr-U^

Siler Complex/Health Science Education Center Join Forces

A healthier life. That is the goal of a new joint venture between Clarion University's Earl R. Siler Children's Learning Complex and Health Science Education Center (HSEC). The nationally accredited Siler Complex has worked with children from age 15 months to five years since 1990 while the HSEC opened in 2003 with a goal of improving the health of its citizens, starting with its children. "Studies show that earlier intervention results in less preventative measures need­ ed and fewer health problems in the future," said Dr. Nancy Falvo, HSEC director. "A partnership with the Siler Complex was a natural fit. It was an easy connection to make."

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Rod Radaker reads to the Siler Center students during their visit to the International Inquiry-Based Science Health Science Education Center. Education Expands

Dr. Ken Mechling, Clarion University professor emeritus; Dr. Bruce Smith and Dr. Vickie Harry, professors of education at Clarion University; and Amy Mechling, Franchino New Director Of University Gallery science teacher at Immaculate Conception School, are involved in a science education program in Portugal. The Gulbenkian Foundation in Portugal has funded a project entitled the Mark Franchino has a goal of expand­ Portuguese Inquiry-Based Science Initiative. The project is a multi-year initiative to ing art appreciation across the campus of integrate inquiry-based science into the Portugal Ministry of Education Science Clarion University and into the community. Program. Professional development opportunities for Portuguese teachers and multiple Franchino joined Clarion for the Fall on-site visits to Portuguese schools modeling inquiry-based science learning and 2005 semester as an assistant professor of teaching are integral components of the project. art and director of the University Gallery, located in Carlson Library. The past three . years, Franchino was the assistant curator at Plains Art Museum in Fargo, N.D.. and an Yenerall Teaches Government Course At Princeton adjunct professor at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minn., for two years. Dr. Kevan Yenerall, associate professor of political science at Clarion University, was a faculty member for the Junior Statesman School at Princeton University during FRANCHINO June and July. Yenerall taught an advance placement (AP) college-level American gov­ ernment course to 30 high school students from across the United States and U.S. ter­ ritories. Clarion Introduces 'Text-Only* Website The entire academic program and Yenerall's class emphasized civic engagement through public policy debate, critical essays, and preparation for future public service. The Clarion University Center for Student and University Relations, in conjunc­ Yenerall joined faculty from across the United Slates and Europe. Faculty members for tion wilh the Provost's Office and Disability Student Services, launched a new, text- the prestigious program are chosen through a competitive application and interview only feature for Clarion University's central Website in August. process which stresses professors' commitment to a pedagogy of civic engagement. LIFT Text Transcoder, designed by UsableNel. is a tool that creates user-cus­ tomized "text-only" views of conlcnl on the Clarion University Website. The new service makes Clarion University Webpages instantly more accessible. Latour Named Dean Of Libraries Clarion University Finance Program Registered Dr. Terry Latour is the new dean of libraries at Clarion University. He joined Clarion in June assuming the duties held by The financial planning curriculum at Clarion University is now registered by retiring, interim dean, Deon Knickerbocker. She the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board ol Standards Inc., Denver, Colo. has held the position since Howard McGinn left CFP Board-Registered Programs arc financial planning education programs at the as dean to accept another position. college or university level that meel specific criteria for educating individuals who Latour comes to Clarion from Delta State wish to fulfill Ihe education component for obtaining CFP certification. Individuals University, Cleveland, Miss., where he had who meet CFP Board's education requirement are eligible to sit for the CFP served as director of library services since Certification Examination. 1995. He has knowledge and expertise in infor­ mation policy, library and information resources, information technologies, digital Hoke President Of National Fraternity imaging, archives and records management, and preservation of library manuscript and pho­ Shawn Hoke ('95) has taken his lifetime commitment to Kappa Delta Rho tographic materials. LATOUR Fraternity to the next level. At the fraternity's annual convention in August, Hoke, His B.A. degree in American history is assistant director of campus life al Clarion University, was named the new president from Allegheny College in Meadville. He went on to earn a master's degree in of National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho Inc. The fraternity's current president American history and library science from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. stepped down from office with one year left in his term. Hoke was elevated to finish His Ph.D. in library and information science is from Florida State University. the term. Coming In 2006 Golden Eagle Scholars Extravaganza A new event for scholarship support featuring CLARION a special night of food and entertainment. UNIVERSITY More information in the next issue of Clarion and Beyond. FOUNDATION, INC. 06 I CLARION AND BEYOND ALUMNI ON THE ROAD Alumni On The Road

Steve Kapusta ('84) of Atlanta, Ga

Carl McManamy ('63) of Atlanta, Ga.

Ray Sieradzki ('95), host, Atlanta, Ga., alumni event at Twisted Taco on July 8, 2005.

Dr. Brenda Sanders Dede (left), Clarion University assistant vice president for Academic Affairs with Joyce McDonald '75, of Hampton Va. (right).

From left: Otis Williams ('89), Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Brenda Sanders Dede, Clarion University assistant vice president for Academic Affairs; and Paul "Slats" Schuster ('61).

Bill and Wuddy McLaughlin with Jean Wolf ('86) in Chicago, III., in July 2005

Jean Wolf ('86) with Philip Leggett ('80) in Chicago, III. in July 2005.

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Alumni meeting in San Diego, Calif., in July 2005 were from left: Chuck Desch ('99), Mike Kusnir Lou Vodopivec ('66) in Chicago, III., in July 2005. (79), Carol Keppel ('67), Lynn (72) and Barry Sherman, Mike Knosky ('60), Thad ('55) and Barbara ('56) Hoyer and Rika Beckley. Attending Alumni meeting in Milwaukee, Wis., in July 2005 are: but not pictured are Denise Butterweck ('83) and front from left; Steve Etzel ('82), President Emeritus Bonnie Siepieia (70). Diane Reinhard, Kenneth Bauer ('53), and back from left Rika Beckley and Jean Wolf ('86). Alumni meeting in Los Angeles, Calif., in July 2005 are from left: Bob Wyar ('89), Jamie Carvlin ('84), Roger Garris (72) opened up his home on Sept. 20 Jeff Zangrilli (79), Dale AHmendinger (79), Ellie for Alumni and Friends to meet in Richmond, Texas. Miller (74), Rika Beckley and Chuck Desch ('99). Despite Hurricane Rita, the following loyal alumni attended: Paul Garris ('04), Chuck Desch ('99), Bruce Zimmerman (76), David Shoemaker ('82) and Garris. CLARION AND BEYOND I 07 CLARION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Central Pennsylvania Chapter Forming For Clarion Alumni

Dear fellow Alumni.

In September, a group of alumni from s v~~~ the central Pennsylvania region gathered to reconnect with friends, alumni and uni­ if I ill I m IP -i\ versity officials. The event was a great success! More than 50 alumni met at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg. Clarion University President Dr. Joseph itimlB Grunenwald addressed alumni about k 1 current university projects, enhancements and changes. Many alumni were pleased 11 to sec how Clarion University has nourished over the years. The reason I wanted to get the The Advancement Center on the Clarion University Campus. chapter started was lo give something hack lo the Clarion University community and to continue to develop and sustain Clarion University Debuts strong ties with fellow alumni. Forget aboul what you majored in, when you graduated, or where you work! This is Alumni Regional Chapters something for everyone! I also think it's important to help The Office of Alumni Relations is forming alumni Clarion University Regional Chapter Contacts: Clarion University recruit quality chapters across the nation, where alumni can develop and students. I think it's an avenue to assist maintain friendships and networking opportunities with Alumni chapters are being established around the fellow alumni with professional country where concentrations of alumni exist and/or other alumni, share nostalgic ties to the past and networking and create opportunities to where interest in establishing chapters has been expressed. strengthen their relationship to their alma mater and rekindle friendships. current students. If you're interested in an alumni chapter in ihe following regions, please contact the person listed below! We hope [f you live in the central you'll get connected with fellow alumni where you live! Pennsylvania region, I'd like to personal­ Purpose of Alumni Regional Chapters ly invite you to join oilier Clarion The purposes of the CU Alumni Regional Chapters are to: Boston, Mass. University alumni at future events. • Support efforts by the university to keep alumni Keira (Pienkosky) Morris '00 [f you have a suggestion for an event informed of campus developments. [email protected] or would like lo gel involved in some • Provide a venue for the exchange of ideas between committee or planning work, e-mail me at alumni and the university. Harrisburg, Pa. [email protected]. Leslie Suhr '00 I look forward lo seeing you at future • Provide ways for alumni to network and meet each [email protected] other in their communities. events! • Involve alumni in career development and job Philadelphia, Pa. placement of students and graduates. Joe Pailin '79 Sincerely, • Plan and host regional events that strengthen [email protected] Leslie Suhr'00 alumni ties to the university and increase visibility Alumni Association Hoard of Directors of CU in the region. Pittsburgh, Pa. Margueriete "Peggy" (Norris) Frye '67 • Renew friendships developed at the university. [email protected] • Assist the university's recruitment and admissions program. Southeast Florida • Participate in legislative/lobbying efforts if/when Margaret "Peggy" J. Schwartz '68 opportunities arise. Schwart/[email protected] • Encourage participation in development efforts supporting the university. If you are interested in joining or forming an alumni What Do Alumni Chapter Volunteers Do? regional chapter, e-mail the Alumni Relations Office in the • Identify and plan alumni events in their area Center for Advancement at • Help recruit new students to Clarion University [email protected] or call • Meet with other chapter volunteers to plan future 814-393-2572. events that promote the chapter • Lobby state representatives (in Pennsylvania) • Serve as a resource to alumni re-locating to their area and to recent graduates • Serve as an official representative of the university at area events

More than 50 Clarion Alumni meet in Harrisburg in September to discuss Clarion University projects, enhancements and changes. Call For 'Building Clarion' Reaches Out To Clarion University Family

Clarion University ol Pennsylvania is launching its annual campaign, The Clarion Fund, with a greater emphasis on involvement by the entire university Clarion University of Pennsylvania family. This year's theme. "Building Office of the President 840 Wood Street Clarion: One Gill at a Time," illustrates CLARION Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214-1232 the importance of participation and 'UNIVERSITY Phone: 814-393-2220 speaks to every donor by encouraging giHCI 1 • * 7 Fax: 814-393-1801 Text Telephone (TTY/TDD): 814-393-1601 giving within each person's means. Today President Joseph P. Grunenwald is publishing an open letter lo Ihe Clarion family to underscore Ihis theme. "Whether a student, alumni or friend of Clarion, 1 Dear Members of the Clarion Universituuivu.,..y Family: ask you to support the important initiatives While we reach out to you for our annual fund-raising campaign each and every year, this year I am of The Clarion fund. Your personal making a very special appeal. Please consider this a personal letter to you as my way of underscoring commitment will ensure Clarion University the importance of this campaign and its theme: Building Clarion: One Gift at a Time. remains a competitive academic force for our region and beyond," said President H^^^ The rich history of Clarion University demonstrates that every generation has had challenges and Grunenwald. every generation has answered the call to be a part of the solutions. From local lumber that was generously given to initially shape our landscape decades ago, the community has been and always With more than 7.5 percent of Clarion Students receiving sonic type of financial will be a part of our sustained growth. aid, and due lo continuing challenges to While Clarion University continues to prepare high-quality teachers as we've done since the early meet essential expenses that go beyond years of Clarion Normal School, today we are so much more. We offer students a substantial general tuition. The Clarion fund's success is education core along with associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees, and certificate programs. Students can choose from traditional disciplines to evolving areas of study, such as wildlife critical. The new theme helps illustrate the ecology, forensic science, and nanofabrication, in a learning environment that connects them to a need for a renewed commitment from the community of scholars and equips them to reach their full potential in a complex and changing world. community, employees, retirees, alumni, parents and other friends. Also this year, Ihe In spite of shrinking state support and a struggling economy that has been further strained by the culture of giving will be introduced to recent hurricane devastation, we must continue to move forward to ensure student success. Now, more freshmen, and Ihe student body expects to than ever, connections and partnerships are critical to the success of our efforts. All members of our conduct its own drive within The Clarion Clarion family, learning and working together, have a stake in this university's future. Fund. Your support of The Clarion Fund demonstrates that you share a sense of responsibility for advancing "Twenty years ago, students paid 38 our mission and vision. The Clarion Fund—providing half a million dollars annually in funding for percent of tuition anil the state paid 62 perenl. scholarships, grants, and faculty support—is an essential component of the foundation for our Today, the ratio is reversed," said Anna continued growth. Three out of four of our students count on you and The Clarion Fund to follow Kriebel, Clarion fund Director. The Clarion their dreams, so won't you please consider an investment at whatever level you are able. Fund encourages unrestricted giving lo better ln closing, let me also assure you that your generosity is most appreciated. A comment from one of address changing needs, from emergency loans our scholarship students may best capture the sentiment of so many who depend on The Clarion Fund to scholarships, lo providing funding for and you. "Some people come into your life and have such an impact, and we never really get to know faculty and student research in such vital areas them," observed this scholarship recipient. The Clarion Fund creates this kind of impact because it as cancer, biology and environmental studies. embodies our entire Clarion family and its many faces, one gift at a time. The donations also have been essential in Whether a student, alumni, or friend of Clarion, I ask you to support the important initiatives of The campus expansion, most recently seen wilh the Clarion Fund. Your personal commitment today will ensure that Clarion University remains a development of both (he Health Science competitive academic force for our region and beyond. Thank you in advance for your help in Education Centet and the BioTcch Business Building Clarion: One Gift at a Time. Development Center at Trinity Point. The Clarion Fund encourages membership in Sincerely, a range of annual giving clubs to appeal to donors of any monetary amount, 'lb learn more how you can help in Building Clarion: One Gift at II Tune, please call 814-393-2572 or send a (/Joseph P. Grunenwald check payable to (.larion University Foundation, President Inc., 840 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214.

State System of Higher Education Institution A Pennsylvania BUILDING * CLARION ONE GIFT AT A TIME James Kriebel PJ Hilbert Jeffrey James Patty Feroz Distinguished Service Distinguished Alumni Distinguished Achievement Distinguished Venango Alumni \

Dr. Kevin Roth Mandy Blackhurst Diane Habjan '89 (right) of Comfort Inn/Microtel Inn & Distinguished Faculty Eagle Ambassador President Suites presents a check for $5,000 to Clarion Distinguished Volunteers University Foundation, Inc., to sponsor this year's annual Homecoming festivities. Accepting is Wanda Barlett. Additional sponsors for this year's event were Bill Kreuer 71, Con Yeager Company; Jostens; Pepsi- Cola Bottling Group; Joseph Wolf '88, Wolf's Auto Outlet. Individuals or businesses who would have simi­ lar interest in sponsoring Homecoming 2006, are encouraged to contact Clarion at 814-393-2572.

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Teaching and learning is a cycle and Spelling Words" was published in the faculty and administration of the the Learning Disabilities Journal, College of Education and Human Services 13 (1), 17-23. We are very proud College of Education at Clarion University are very cognizant of to add that the article is based and Human that fact. We realize the FUTURE lies in upon the research done by Young our students. while she was a graduate student Services Community at Clarion University. Dr. Greg Advisory Council Faculty in the College of Education Goodman in the Education Department has established the and Human Services are committed to Dr. James Estep Consortium for Action Research in learning. It is evident in their learning Superintendent Education (C.A.R.E.). Research is, process. Forty-four members of the tenure Brookville Area School District track faculty have doctorate degrees and and will continue to be, in the 11 have master's degrees, which is a credit future of the College of Education and Human Services. Dr. George White '76 to the college and lo Clarion University. Superintendent and Human Services reaches out to the Clarion Area School District community. The Communication and Sciences Disorders Department operates a Denise S. Hershberger '74 Speech and Hearing Clinic that is open to Principal the community. The clinic meets a need Queen Anne County Public Schools thai would not be met without the depart­ ment's outreach efforts. The Siler Dr. Mervin K. Strickier Jr. '47 Children's Learning Complex (SCLC) is Retired Director of Aviation Education an early learning and care program that USAF Civil Air Patrol/Federal Aviation provides an outstanding educational pro­ Administration gram to children in the community while serving as a laboratory setting for the David C. Smith '64 Early Childhood Education program. The Guidance Counselor SCLC is accredited by the National Enthusiasm is the driving force Red Lion School District Association for the Education of Young behind Teaching and Learning Cycle at Children. Unity is certainly part of com­ Clarion University. It is exemplified in the James '74 and Lydia '80 Crooks Understanding is an important aspect munity, and it is strong and active at work of Dr. John McCullough in the Owners of the Learning and Teaching Cycle. Clarion Education Department. He has designed Crooks Clothing Frustration does occur if students and University. "Advisor Cards for all faculty members in faculty do not reach understanding the department. Each card has a picture of Dr. William Kaufman between and among each other. Research is the faculty member, address, phone num­ Riverview Intermediate Unit The faculty of the College of ber, and e-mail address. The cards will be vital to Education and Human Services has a used during Advisement Week to assist university life. Heidi Dennison positive working relationship with students in recognizing and communicat­ Il is what Attorney students. The relationship is highlighted stimulates ing with advisors. It is a creative way to by understanding. Heather Morrow an growth. bring faculty and students together. Dr. May Lou Higgerson '70 Early Childhood/Elemenlary Education Dr. Mark I am confident that the College of Vice President Academic Affairs/Dean major (2006), stated, "Any time I have a Kilwein, Education and Human Services will Baldwin Wallace College problem, 1 can count on my professors, assistant continue to be a strong point of involve­ past and present, to help." That type of professor in ment in the FUTURE of students and Additional Special Guests Attending connection is so important lo learning and special educa­ teaching and learning. the Annual Dinner Included to teaching, and we have it at Clarion tion and rehabilitative sciences, has co- University. authored an article with Richard M. Nancy E. Sayre, Ph.D. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Grunenwald Interim Dean, College of Education and s1 Kubina Jr. and Ann E. Young. The article, President of Clarion University Teaching in the 21 century requires "Examining the Effect of Fluency: Human Services faculty and students to embrace technolo­ Application of Letter Sounds Writing and Dr. Linda Nolan gy. Our faculty are using technology in Oral Word Segmentation to Provost of Academic Affairs their teaching on a daily basis by Vice President integrating Web activities into the learning Clarion University process. Andrea Miller, associate professor in the Library Science Department, has Dr. Donna Patterson set-up a blog for mentoring the new Associate Dean School Library Media Specialists. The College of Education and Human Library Science Department is reaching Services students throughout Pennsylvania via the Clarion University use of the web and other modes of distance education. Host: Dr. Nancy Sayre Interim Dean Unity is important in any community College of Education and Human and thai is (rue not only for the university Services community but for the community thai Clarion University surrounds the university. There are many Members of the Advisory Council at the September 30 dinner meeting. Left examples of how the College of Education to right: David Smith '64; Chuck Desch '99; Dean Nancy Sayre; W.G. Sayre, PrpQiripnt Joe Grunenwald. CLARION AND BEYOND I 11 FEATURES Clarion Alumna Mrs. West Virginia Leah (McCoy '95) Knotts had ulterior motives when upon an interview, with 25 percent each placed on an she entered the Mrs. West Virginia International Pageant. evening gown and fitness outfit competition. She was looking for a forum to encourage help for "I went to the state pageant in April 2004 and I Alzheimer's patients and families. never expected to win," said Knotts. But, she won and Winning the title of Mrs. West Virginia International was crowned by her escort and husband, Joel. Their and placing in the top 10 in the Mrs. International Pageant daughter, Raegan, also attended the finals. in Chicago, 111., were just icing on the cake. In Chicago, with Bob Eubanks serving as the mas­ "People don't listen to you unless you have a title or a ter of ceremonies, Knotts competed against 55 other crown," said Knotts. "Telling the Alzheimer's story has winners from throughout the world. She was selected become a passion for me. As a Creative Memories as a top 10 finalist, with Mrs. Virginia taking home the consultant, I teach people how to tell their story in their title of Mrs. International. photo albums, but I wanted to open eyes to a demographic Through it all, Knotts, a native of Bedford, Pa., is that has been left out. I wanted a way to publicize what I using the communication skills she learned at Clarion was doing when I came across the Mrs. International University. Pageant. I contacted them and decided to apply." "I came to Clarion because of the communication Knotts traces her idea to her pre-teen years when a department," she recalled. "Clarion was the only State friend of the family was providing long-term care for her System of Higher Education member with a function­ Alzheimer's-stricken husband. ing television station. I also wanted to be away from "She made sure anyone who visited knew who he was home, but close enough that I could go home if I and what he had accomplished," said Knotts. "The visitors wanted to and Clarion fit that requirement." knew him as a person." Knotts pursued broadcast journalism, something That experience is the origin of Knotts' non-profit her parents had unintentionally prepared her to do. organization, Living Legacy, and home-operated business, From an early age, they had her speak in front of Creative Memories, which encourages families of people so she would feel comfortable. Alzheimer's patients to put together memory albums of By the time Knotts was in high school, she was the patient's life, which are accessible to the patient, the interested in news and politics. "I enjoyed speaking family, and visitors. and from watching Ophra and the news, I decided that "Families are overwhelmed by Alzheimer's," said was what I wanted to do," she said. "My parents Knotts. "They couldn't do the albums on their own, so I thought it was a great idea." started Living Legacy to help. Volunteers partially deco­ While at Clarion, Knotts worked for TV-5 and rate albums, which are donated along with a few materials WCUC radio on campus, and was active with S.T.A.R. to Alzheimer care centers. I go to the care centers to speak (Students Together Against Rape). She completed an and teach them how to use them. internship with WJAC-TV in Johnstown. KNOTTS "The albums can be used for different topics and "I loved the internship," she said. "It gave me a provide a peek into the life of the patient. They give peek into the television world. I also learned it was comfort, smiles, a better outlook, and encourage self- not much of life a because you travel a lot. If you wanted She has a goal for her reign as Mrs. West Virginia. "I confidence. Families who can barely talk because they are a family you would have to wait." want to partner with a national organization to write the instructional materials for using albums as a comfort, ther­ in denial bond and face the disease through the albums. Knotts went on to earn her master's degree from the apy tool, and lasting legacy for families and individuals Later, the albums become a legacy to the patient." Robertson School of Government at Regent University in dealing with Alzheimer's," she said. "I'm only one per­ Because the albums have a multinational application, Virginia Beach, Va. The degree opened up the world of son. I can'l do this alone, but the partnership of a national Knotts saw the Mrs. International Pageant as the perfect politics and free-lancing for her. She returned home to organization would ensure families across the national outlet. Each county in West Virginia sends a representative help her parents with their commercial contracting busi­ lacing this reality can put Ihis tool to use." to the pageant. Contestants had to be married, a West ness and met her future husband, Joel. They now live in Virginia resident for at least six months, and between the Ridgely, W.Va., where Knotts is a stay-at-home mom. For additional information about Living Legacies, ages of 21 and 56. Fifty percent of the judging is based e-mail [email protected]. Andree Builds Reputation In Metal Fabrication Everyone who passes through Hartsfield International Airport in "Ninety-five percent of our business is for commercial linns," Atlanta, Ga., remembers the intricate 34-foot, mirror-polished, stain­ said Andree. "We do a lot of guide rails. But we also designed and less steel and glass clock tower near the atrium. installed spiral staircases, like the one for Elton John; and projects It is just one of the many prominent works of Andree Studios Inc., like the stainless steel high containment building lor the Center for of Atlanta, Ga., owned and operated by Mike Andree ('71). Besides Disease Control." Hartsfield Airport, the company's clients include Elton John for a cus­ Andree has operated his business for 15 years, building it into tomized home stairway, Georgia Tech University, Georgia State one of the Southeast's premier fabricators of custom architectural, University, South Carolina State University, The Coca-Cola Company, ornamental and commercial metalwork. It was not what he envi­ Coca-Cola Enterprises, Nike, MCI, Delta Airlines, Centers for Disease sioned when he enrolled at Clarion University. Control & Prevention, Cartoon Network and many more. "I visited campus and liked it," said Andree. "1 loved my time at "We are metal fabricators," said Andree about his company, oper­ Clarion." ating out of a 10,800 square-foot building, employing nine people and Andree came to Clarion from Hickory Township near Sharon. has as many as 20-25 workers at one time. "We specialize in manu­ Pa., on a wrestling grant and aid. He wrestled for two years, lettered facturing custom architectural detailing made of stainless steel, brass, three times for the football team and was a member of Sigma fan bronze, aluminum, steel and mixed media. We complete architectural Gamma Fraternity. designs out of metal that other contractors don't want to build." "My grades suffered, but I stayed out of the draft," said Andree. • ———^^^ The process includes Andree "Looking back, I also made a lot of good friends and had a lot of r~-i Studios completing the architectural good times. I remember Mall Marder, my accounting teacher. I drawings, reaching an agreement didn't like accounting, but he kept my attention and laid il all out so The focal point of the atrium at jy*^. with the architect and contractor of you got it if you put forth any effort. I also had good relationships Hartsfield International Airport, the project, and then fabrication and with football coaches Al Jacks and Charlie Ruslavage and wrestling Atlanta, Ga., is the intricate, 34- installation of the contracted project. coach Bob Bubb." foot mirror-polished stainless The custom projects include: distinc­ He received his degree in business administration in 1971. "My steel and glass clock tower tive handrails and other architectural mother was a teacher in Hickory Township," said Andree. "She fabricated by Andree Studios, details, trim work, doors, elevator wanted me to go to college to be a teacher, but I couldn't imagine Inc. It is built from aluminum, cages, column covers and fine hard­ doing that. I was interested in business, so that is what I did. It was brass, stainless steel and ware, unique lighting fixtures, site a good choice. All of my experiences since that time prove it. It is a Plexiglas. sculpture and public art, two and good background for what I am doing now." three-dimensional signage, and continued on page 19 ANDREE showpiece furniture. 12 I CLARION AND BEYOND

Joseph Abal Reconstructs Accidents

Need an expert in reconstruct­ "Dr. Bishop became my ing motor vehicle accidents? mentor," said Abal. "He Need someone to run a major took my attitude and auction? personality and rounded Dr. Joseph Abal ('71) is the it and developed it. I trav­ answer to both needs. Abal, who eled with him and did resides in Crawfordville, Fla., has workshops for high school been a forensic reconstructionist driver education teachers. My dis­ for motor vehicle accidents for CSI: Accidents sertation focused on the human more than 25 years with Joseph A. something else I should do," said factor of psycho motor skill, cog­ Abal & Associates. He is a Board Abal. He pursued graduate work nitive analysis, and visual per­ Certified Forensic Reconstruct­ in safety at The Pennsylvania formance." ionist, having sat for the eight- State University and them accept­ Abal went on to co-author hour board examination and ed a graduate assistantship at articles with Bishop that became holding board certification Central Missouri State University, the testing instrument for all the number 521. Warrensburg, Mo., where he was driving population in Florida. Avalon Cordell and Eugene Fitzsimmons He is also a Florida auctioneer also a member of the Missouri He received his Ph.D. in trans­ operating Abal Auction & Real Highway Safety Center. He portation and safety from Florida Alumni Reunite After 50 Years Estate Company. He is a certified received his M.S. in public servic­ State and went on to work for the Florida auctioneer and realtor. es, safety from Central Missouri Florida Department of Highway Their responses to their first "Madelon has always been It has been an interesting trip State and did graduate work as an Safety and Motor Vehicles as an college "date" were all too typi­ my cheerleader," said Cordell. for Abal since he left Erie, Pa., as educational specialist in industrial associate planner and administra­ cal. "She called me the next morning an all-city fullback from Erie Tech safety. tor, and Florida Department of "He was a little removed and and asked me if I would like to to join the Golden Eagle football Moving to Minnesota, Abal Transportation as a public trans­ told me he was shy, but I suspect hear from Fitz. Madelon gave team. He went on to earn three was an instructor at St. Cloud portation specialist. He also spent ed he had a girlfriend," she said. him my phone number and he football letters, the Varsity C for State University in the traffic a year as an adjunct faculty mem­ "I was shy and she called me the follow­ the highest GPA on the team, and safety department and a member ber at the University of North intimidated me," he ing day. Wc have been gain the background he needed to of the Minnesota Highway Safety Florida. said. "I didn't even ask communicating and start on a successful career. Center. He teamed with a fellow In the course of researching for a good night kiss." corresponding ever He points to Frank Lignelli, colleague to team teach classes the articles with Bishop, Abal Avalon (Delp '57) since." the late Dick Pae, and the late dealing with alcohol and values interacted with people who were Cordell and Eugene They discovered Frank Campbell, as positive clarification for high school driver involved in vehicle accidents. It "Fitz" Fitzsimmons they had more in influences when he attended education instructors. The early opened up new doors for him. A ('55) laugh when they common than a home­ Clarion. program efforts were relative to call from an attorney while he make these evaluations coming date from 50 Pae, an assistant football seatbelt usage, rates and systems was at the Florida Department of 50 years later. years earlier. coach, had a mother-in-law and in vehicles using crash demonstra­ Transportation asking Abal to In 1954, sopho­ Cordell grew up on a family in Erie and formed a bond tors. explain why a driver could not see more Avalon Delp was FITSIMMONS farm in Lcatherwood, with Abal. "Coach Pae stood by His career path changed again a cow on a dark road launched his selected as the Rose of 1955 Pa., near New me when I had a problem and told when he was contacted by Dr. career in forensic reconstruction Sigma Tau Gamma Bethlehem. Her moth­ me to stay in touch after gradua­ Richard Bishop, a nationally of collisions. Since that phone Fraternity. It was her second year er, Ruth (Kiddle) Delp, received tion," recalled Abal. "I did that for known writer and educator at call, he has been retained in both on the homecoming court. Her a degree from Clarion Normal many years and we remained Florida State University. Bishop federal and state courts in escort for the dance was Eugene School. friends." offered Abal an internship. criminal and civil cases across the Fitzsimmons. They had never for­ "Women had few choices for It was Pae who suggested Abal did not accept and United States through Joseph A. mally met prior to that evening. careers at that time," recalled Abal enroll in the driver traffic returned to his previous teaching Abal & Associates, which he "I wasn't dating anyone," said Cordell. "I followed my mother safety courses taught by Frank job in New York state, continuing founded in 1981. Fitzsimmons. "I vol­ into education. I Lignelli. The courses were the to take traffic and driving educa­ That involved receiving unteered to be worked hard, had fun, launching pad to Abal's future tion courses. additional collision reconstruction Avalon's escort at and enjoyed my time at career. "I decided I didn't like what I training from Northwestern Clarion." homecoming." "I got along well with Frank was doing and called Florida State University, Texas A & M "He was very She went on to teach and I admired his ability during about their program," said Abal. University. polite and mannerly," for 32 years in Irwin, tough budget years to be the fru­ "Dr. Bishop answered. I became "Over the years, I have testi­ recalled Cordell. Pa., Media, Pa., gal business person that he was," his last Ph.D. student." fied in thousands of court cases, But that night was Oklahoma City, Okla., said Abal. "Maybe it was Frank Bishop brought Abal on as one and probably have given it. Although Cordell and her final 27 years who taught me the basic business of two human factor specialists depositions in two or three times and Fitzsimmons saw for the DeKalb Public idiom of overhead, overhead, conducting driver performance as many cases" said Abal. "All I each other casually on School System in overhead." studies that became the model of do is teach when I am in the campus following that Georgia. She also Campbell, who was in charge motor vehicle/driver task analysis. homecoming event, that CORDELL received both a mas­ continued on page 19 1955 of student teaching and teaching was to be their only ter's of education the practicum course, taught his "date." degree and a TY specialist in edu­ students the method of inquiry. "It Fast-forward 50 years lo cation degree from Georgia State th builds on a question with a ques­ Fitzsimmons' 50 class reunion al University. tion," said Abal. "I have used that Clarion University. "I was alone She has two daughters, Maria method to get answers that no one at the reunion," said Colberg, who works in finance else got during my forensic wit­ Fitzsimmons. "I rode on the bus and marketing for a bank in Utah, ness interviews and examinations to the president's residence for a and Laura Sidelinger, a hospital relative to a reconstruction." reception. There was a very administrator and occupational Abal received his degree in attractive, outgoing woman on the therapist for a hospital in social studies education and a bus with me and we went on the Roswell, Ga. minor in driver and traffic safety. tour together. When I noticed her Cordell worked her way He initially taught and coached at name tag, Madelon (Delp '65) through college, working in the Pine Valley High School in New Callen, I asked if she knew meat department at the A&P York State. He was hired to teach Avalon." Supermarket in Clarion. one social studies course and Madelon and Avalon are sis Coincidentally, Fitzsimmons was spend the rest of the time in ters. She found out about also working in the meat depart­ driver's training. Fitzsimmons taking Cordell to Ihe ment at the A&P Supermarket, "I enjoyed all of it, but Joe Abal (right) with partner Betty Evans (left) and Col. homecoming dance. She also but in Brookville. something told me there was found out Fitzsimmons was continued on page 35 Marion Lawless during the Lawless auction. 1 divorced and so was her sister. CLARION AND BEYOND I 13 FEATURES Tomeo Coaches Women's Wrestling On International Stage Tom Tomeo (biology, '98) has an impressive resume as Smith, a native of Georgia, won a wrestler. gold at 158.5 pounds at the world He won two state high school titles in Pennsylvania, championships in Budapest. Tomeo's and was an NCAA All-American at Clarion. His family has younger sister, Erin, 23, a member of a strong Clarion tradition, beginning with his father, Tom, the 2001 U.S. world team, was in who graduated from Clarion in 1971. Hungary as a practice partner for But his background as a wrestling coach took him to American wrestlers. even higher levels of the sport. Tom Tomeo jokes that he and Erin As a resident coach with the USA Wrestling national "are twins that are eight years apart." women's program, he attended the Summer Olympics in Tom helped coach his sister from an Athens in 2004, and he helped prepare top female athletes early age, and in 1999 she was the first for the world championships held this past Sept. 26 to Oct. girl to place in a Pennsylvania high 2 in Budapest, Hungary. school boys district tournament. Women's wrestling was an Olympic sport for the first Tom Tomeo was a two-time state time in Greece. champ at Grove City High School, "It was absolutely huge. It was a blessing. That is set­ where he captured the Class AA title ting history," he said of being part of the U.S. delegation to as a junior and the Class AAA crown Athens. "We were excited it got accepted. There is so much as a senior. happening (in the sport). There is so much more media He then began his college career at attention. It was a great, great opportunity." Clarion under former head coach Jack Tomeo has coached women's wrestling at the senior Davis. The assistant was Ken Nellis, Tom Tomeo at the Olympics in Athens level since 2000. He is also a member of the women's who was appointed head coach in 1997. coaching staff for the SunKist Kids, one of the top "Jack did an incredible job of recruiting some of the He was then an assistant coach for the men's team at wrestling programs in the world. He coached an NCAA best athletes in the country," Tomeo said. "We had a strong the University of Buffalo from 2000 to 2002. Tomeo was a Division college all star team in 2002, and was chief of strong wrestling team back then. It was a very exciting resident coach for the USA women's program, under head delegation for the United States at the 2005 World Cup in time for Clarion wrestling." coach Terry Steiner, from November 2003 to July 2005. France. "I had an incredible time at Clarion. That was about as He owns Tomeo Technologies, which is connected to Tomeo, 31, was a U.S. delegate that attended the world close to a perfect situation I could have asked for," he Internet site Tomeo-Lee Enterprises. Tomeo has been living championships at Madison Square Garden in New York added. His uncle, Dave Tomeo, is a long-time Clarion the past few years in Colorado, but plans to move back to City in 2003, when all seven American women won medals employee. western Pennsylvania at some point at the end of 2005. the first time every American at a world event placed. After graduation, Tomeo was an assistant coach for the Dale Oliver, a Greco-Roman coach for the American He did not attend worlds this fall in Hungary, but he men's team at Slippery Rock from 1998-99. He then spent men, spent time with Tomeo at the Olympic center in spent considerable time at the Olympic training center in the spring semester of 1999 at Cumberland College in Colorado Springs. "He is a real good guy, a quality - Colorado Springs preparing athletes, including Iris Smith, Kentucky, where for the first time, he worked with a team person," Oliver said of Tomeo. for the event. of women wrestlers. continued on page 19

S Third Student Apartment Building Moves Forward At Clarion University-Venango Campus Ground was broken this fall for Michael F. and Joyce I. of new proposed associate degrees in Hughes Hall, the third of seven planned student apartment respiratory care and office management. buildings adjacent to Clarion University-Venango Campus. "The student housing project, fund­ The building will open in Fall 2006. The project was made ed solely through private charitable sup­ possible primarily through donations by the Edward V and port, is truly the engine that drives the Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust and the Jessie L. Peters campus' future growth and develop­ Charitable Lead Annuity Trust. Additional support was pro­ ment," said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, vided by Hank and Beverly Suhr and the Dr. and Mrs. executive dean of the Venango Campus. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust. "Because it allows the campus to The first two buildings, Edward V and Jessie L. Peters expand its enrollment, the apartment Hall and Elizabeth S. Black Hall, opened in Fall 2004 and project creates opportunities to enrich have been highly popular with the students. Both two-sto­ both academic programs and student ried, they are filled for the coming academic year, with a life. In addition, it furthers economic growing waiting list. development in the region by attracting Shauna Bell a radiologic sciences major from New new students to our community to sup­ Wilmington transferred from Slippery Rock in January and port local businesses and the future employment needs of the region." lived in the apartments during the spring semester. Architect's rendering of Michael F. and Joyce I. Hughes Hall "There were only 70 kids in my high school class in When completed, Hughes Hall will at Clarion University-Venango Campus in Oil City, Pa. West Middlesex," she said, "so I much prefer the close-knit increase the growing complex of apart­ feeling of Venango Campus to a bigger school. It's easier ment buildings to 52 spaces. Eventually, to make friends here and the people in the community are the completed complex of seven planned buildings will develop new programs to meet increasing workforce very nice and make you feel at home. The teachers all house 132 students. demand," said Reber. "My university colleagues and I, and know who you are and there are always at least a few stu­ Joyce and Michael Hughes, trustees of the Edward V. especially the students who are the beneficiaries of their dents you know in every class." and Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust and the Jessie L. generosity, are extremely grateful." "I lived in a dorm at Slippery Rock, and the apartments Peters Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, are strong supporters Michael F. and Joyce 1. Hughes Hall will house 20 stu­ are so much better—they're so new and beautiful. You of the campus and its positive effect on the economy of the dents in five apartments and will feature a common area have your own space, but there are other people around. region. "We are very happy to be part of the wonderful where students from all of the buildings in the complex can You can make your own dinner and do laundry and growth of the Venango Campus. It's exciting to support the gather together for study or recreation. As in the other everything at home. It makes you feel independent. And construction of another beautiful residence. These apart­ buildings, students will have a private bedroom and a semi- everyone treats their apartment with respect. We know the ments make college living more convenient and enjoyable private bathroom and will share kitchen facilities and living people who donated the money to build them and make, it for the students, which is a very important part of the col­ and dining areas with the other residents in their apartment. nice for us to live here, so we take good care of them. We lege experience. It's really what the campus—and the The apartments arc fully furnished and include upscale want them to know that we're all really glad to be here." region—need to move forward." amenities. Rent covers all utilities, including heat, air con­ Like the first two buildings, the new three-story facility "Donors like Mike and Joyce Hughes, Hank and ditioning, internet access, cable television, local phone was designed by Ligo Architects and will be developed by Beverly Suhr, and the trustees of the Elizabeth S. Black service, and off-street parking. The complex, when com­ Whalen Contracting Inc. of Franklin, and owned and man­ Charitable Trust and the Phillips Charitable Trust are all plete, will include a mix of two- and three-story buildings, aged by the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. heroes. They believe in the future of the campus and sup­ each wilh handicap-accessible apartments. Academic year Its opening coincides with the anticipated $1.5 million port its mission to provide high-quality educational oppor­ and extended academic year leases are available. First pri­ renovation of the Robert W. Rhoades Center and the launch tunities in our region. These fine people have been instru­ ority is given to students from beyond commuting distance. mental to our all-time record enrollment and our ability to • 14 I CLARION AND BEYOND DEVELOPMENT NEWS Clarion University Receives EITC Contributions

Various Clarion University education "My father was a graduate of Clarion programs for children reaped the benefits University," said Pam Grisnik of this year from a Commonwealth of RxXpress. "Growing up in the Clarion Pennsylvania program that encourages area, businesses to make donations. From I realized how Clarion University was not private practices lo small businesses to only beneficial to their students, but also to large corporations, businesses supported the community. I believe this program is a Clarion University's K-12 educational unique opportunity for businesses to direct programs through ihe Educational their tax funds to help the people and the Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. colleges in their communities. "My daughter has participated in the "My husband, Paul, and I are both summer programs for kids al Clarion pharmacists and have always enjoyed the University," said Dr. HI. Dcsai of the Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, sciences, so one of the reasons we chose Allergy and Asthma Clinic. "They are accepts an EITC donation from Dr. H.I. the EITC program is because it exposes excellent, stimulating programs thai steer Desai, The Allergy and Asthma Clinic. young students to science. We want the children to science and technology. My children to see science as something that is daughter really enjoyed them and they fun and provides the opportunity that they Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, sparked her interest in science and "Wc believe very strongly in Clarion would not have otherwise." accepts an EITC donation from Pam technology. It is a constructive way to get University and anytime we can find a way Contributions are also an investment in and Paul Grisnik of RxXpress. children to think about science and to support Clarion University, I try to do young people and the community. technology. My business is in Clarion and so," said Leach, president of repeat donor my son, Sharvil, is a senior al Clarion "PNC likes this program because it The Charles P. Leach Agency Inc. "The provides an opportunity for corporations University. I thought the best way to use EITC Program supports projects where the to contribute to a worthwhile educational EITC funds was to benefit local results can easily be seen in the community. institution such as Clarion University and programs." It also offers an opportunity to take a to provide scholarship money to those Charles P. Leach Jr. knows full well of portion of the money that we would who need it." the impact of university programs as otherwise pay in taxes and donate it to The Pennsylvania Department of president of the Clarion University Clarion University." Community and Economic Development Foundation, Inc. board. Personal connections are also a factor approved the Clarion University in business decisions to donate. Foundation, Inc. as an Educational Improvement Organization under the EITC program. This designation allows business to contribute to Clarion University's innovative educational pro­ U-Help-CU grams and receive a Pennsylvania tax It is a message for all alumni, family, and friends of Clarion University to remem­ Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, credit in addition to a federal charitable ber when they hear that friendly Student voice from the Clarion University accepts an EITC donation from Charles deduction as permissible by law. Phonathon. Il can also represent the purpose of the phone call. Leach of the Charles P. Leach Agency Inc. U-You can learn about the Clarion University Annual Fund. H—Highlighting campus changes through personal contact. "The biggest thing about EITC is that E Effectively connecting to alumni and parents in a cosi efficient manner. the money goes to young people," said I. Linking currcnl students to alumni. Structural Modulars Inc. President Don P-Philanthropy, providing an opportunity to give financial support. Lewis. "The science programs supported C-Connecting with campus again despite distance and increasing years. are programs of interest to me. Providing U-Updating alumni information. support for this type of program pays for itself over time. I am really interested in Last year, the Phonathon raised $2X2.259 for the Annual fund. The Annual Fund Clarion University. I believe it is one of is not only important to the university and its alumni in terms of support for on-going the greatest assets to the Clarion area traditional and necessary programs, but il is also the backbone from which the community and I want to support it in any university derives its ability lo help map future growth and opportunity, ll is the way that I can." partnership of donors with the university thai help visions become reality and And the need for the support of higher ultimately their support will help keep Clarion University a pinnacle of higher education continues to a state level. education. "PNC Bank sees EITC as an opportunity Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, The fall semester phonathon garners support for the Clarion Fund, the area of to support nonprofit educational scholar­ accepts an EITC donation from Don greatest need. The spring semester phonathon focuses On departmental funding. ships for students in the Northwest Lewis, President of Structural Modulars Each semester, current Clarion University students contact as many alumni and Pennsylvania region," said Marlene D. and Lori Miller SMI Administration parents as possible to give them the opportunity to support Clarion. Calling lakes Mosco, regional president of PNC Bank. Director. place from the new Center for Advancement, Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Each semester, approximately 24 student callers arc hired The advantages to EITC participation and trained for the calling. include: a 75 percent tax credit for a one- To donate to the Clarion University Annual Fund, send a check made payable lo year contribution (up to a $266,666 contri­ the Clarion University Foundation Inc., S40 Wood St., Clarion, Pa. 162 14, or call bution); 90 percent tax credit for two con­ 814-393-2075 lo use MasterCard or Visa. Payment by credit card is strongly encour­ secutive years contributions (maximum aged to fulfill a pledge immediate $222,222 annually); maximum tax credit ly and reduce the time and expense per fiscal year of $200,000; contributions required to send a pledge form. are eligible for a federal charitable deduc­ —*»• The Phonathon also focuses on tion; and helping local K-12 students. ?B matching gifts from an employer. Contributions may be donations of cash, Anyone who has already made a personal property or services. donation lo Clarion University or Receiving an EITC donation from PNC Businesses interested in participating is considering making a gift should bank are from left: Sue Burns, Clarion in the EITC program may contact Chuck contaci their employer to sec if a University Foundation, Inc. board Desch, telephone 814-393-1926, fax 814- member; Greg Fisher, Senior Vice matching gift program is available 393-1834, or e-mail [email protected]. President PNC Bank; James Kriebel, Information is also available on the Web at Clarion University Foundation, Inc. board member; and Chuck Desch, http://www.clarion.edu/ foundation/ major gifts officer. eitc.shtml. CLARION AND BEYOND I 15 HONORS PROGRAM Honoring the 20th Anniversary Of Clarion's Honors Program It was 20 years ago that the Clarion University Honors Program first saw the light of day. Developed by an ad hoc committee of Faculty Senate in November 1985, the actual program was initiated the following fall semester. "The original proposal addressed administration of the program, curriculum design, co-curricular recommendations, and student membership in the program," said director Dr. Hallie Savage. From those humble beginnings, the program has flourished to include an enrollment of 50 students for each of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years, oiler exploratory programs for high school students, establish special courses that bring out the best in Clarion students, and even form another group to help high-achieving students. "The most amazing thing about this program is the change I see in our students," said Savage."They are exposed lo new opportunities through our classes and other programs, all of which helps them grow as students and individuals. In our technological society, one of the more remarkable things is how our program lets them connect with people on a one-to- one basis. It makes the students more marketable when they graduate and also prepares them for some of the nation's grad­ uate schools, if that is the path they take." What is the Honors Program? Honors Faculty Barry McCauliff, The Honors Program is an academic opportunity for students whose intellectual and creative interests and abilities are Ralph Leary, and Anand Rao (now at beyond conventional university offerings. The program gives students the opportunity to enrich their education through spe­ Mary Washington University). cially designed courses and extracurricular involvement. In honors courses, students pursue subjects in depth and across disciplines. The students interact closely wilh faculty members in informal settings as well as in classrooms. Honors Program special events contribute to an enhanced academic and social environment. •KJB Who can enroll in the Honors Program? The Honors Program is available to qualified students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. Students may be accepted on the basis of academic performance, aptitude, a written statement, an interview, and recommendations. Students IT • already enrolled at Clarion University may also apply to the Honors Program.

How will completion of the Honors Program be recognized? Ii Honors graduates receive special recognition at commencement ceremonies and their transcripts will indicate they have completed the Honors Program.

Does the Honors Program require extra classes? Lynn Hepfl, Joe Fiedor and Julie Lundy. To earn an honors degree, a student must complete a minimum of 21 honors credits (seven courses) and maintain the academic standards of the program. Honors courses will replace certain general education courses required for all majors. Three of 21 honors credits (one course) must be earned in the student's major area of study. The hours are taken as part of the student's degree program and do not represent credits beyond normal graduation requirements.

Are there any scholarships reserved for Honors students? Scholarships and financial aid provisions are available for students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Foundation Honors Scholarship is available to members of the Honors Program beginning their sophomore year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided program requirements are met. Awards are based on academic achievement and evidence of leadership and motivation.

Are there any QPA requirements for students in the Honors Program? Freshman students enrolled in the Clarion University Honors Program must maintain a 3.00 quality-points average, Ralph Leary and graduate Ann Godfrey. sophomores must maintain a 3.25, and juniors and seniors must maintain a 3.40.

Is the Honors Program affiliated with any national organizations? Clarion University's Honors Program is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, placing il in contact with honors programs nationwide.

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i Freshman Luke Martin and The reception gave a chance for students Professor Ralph Leary makes a point. and alumni to connect. sister Janna Martin, a graduate. 2004-2005 Foundation 1867 Circle Donor Report Purposes of Private Gift Support The following is a list of gifts and pledges in the leadership club levels made to Clarion University Foundation Inc. from July I, 2004, to June 30, 2005 by the (larion University Family which consists of alum­ ni, parents, employees, retirees, friends, corporations, businesses, foundations, and associations. Unrestricted, $476,192 The Clarion University Foundation Inc. supports Clarion University by encouraging recurrent gifts that Endowment, $795,040 can be used where they are most needed. Annually, the foundation provides increased scholarship dollars for students, library resources, technology enhancements, facility research and development, cultural events, academic and athletic programming, alumni cvenls and activities, visual and performing ails, and other needs not supported by state subsidies and tuition.

Highlights to FY 2004 include: • Paid Gifts $2,967,590 • Alumni and Parent pledges via phonathon: $282,259

• Provided annual support to the university: $2,507,527 Restricted for • Scholarships: $917,073 Operations $1,004,065 There is no heller lime than now to join the donors listed here — Clarion's most prestigious annual leader­ Property, Buildings, and Equipment, ship support. The IH67 Circle. $692,293 Clarion University honors the vision and conviction of its founders by establishing this recognition for the growing numbers of Circle members who emulate those who first met in the spring of 1867 to organize a board of trustees. Less than six months later they opened the doors of Carrier Seminary of Western Pennsylvania, now known as Clarion University of Pennsylvania. L^HHIHHBHflHHiin^fflHiHKinM While Ihe spirit of giving remains Ihe same, the direction of The Clarion Annual Fund today is focused on Sources of Private Gift Support recurrent, unrestricted giving to address priority areas of need at the University. Other Organizations (living levels are defined as follows: $183,837 • University Club-recognizes contributions of $5,000 or more annually • President's Club-recognizes contributions of $2,500-$4,999 annually ^^^ Alumni • Clarion Investors-recognizes contributions of $ 1,000-$2,499 annually Corporations ^r \ ^L $745,831 $515,193 f \ For more information on becoming a leadership donor, please contact Anna Kriebel, Annual Funds / 17% \ Officer, at 814-393-2572 or send a check payable to "Clarion University Foundation, Inc." 840 Wood Street, 27% \ Clarion PA 16214. For a complete donor listing, visit www.clarion.edu. ^^^^^5f-1 0/ Parents T ' /0 $24,685 $5,000 + Mr. Howard & Bauer Architechtural Blocks 2 Anonymous Mrs. Janet Shreekengost Ms. Rika Beckley \ 25% I 24% / Adidas Laura M. Smedley Charitable Trust Mr. Douglas S. '72 & Dr. Ernest '49 & Mrs. Margaret A. Mr. David C. Smith '64 Mrs. Janine (Shields) '72 Bell Foundations ^k 1 $741,508 ^W 1 (Behringer) '49 Aharrah Mr. Henry & Mrs. Beverly Suhr Jr. Bell South Allegheny Millwork & Lumber Mr. Harry E. Tripp Mr. J. Donald Bishop •*^ Other Individuals Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust Mrs. Libby (Elder) Williams '56 Borden Perlman Insurance $706,536 Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust Mr. Robert & Mrs. Marsha Bubb Mrs. Belly Breene $2,500.00-$4,999.00 Mrs. Margaret Buckwalter Brookville Equipment Corporation Mr. Christian L. Allison & Mr. William L. Bunce Jr. '65 Burns & Burns Assoeiates Ms. Jane K. France '71 Fred L. Burns Inc. Mr. Scott & Alpha Gamma Phi Mr. W. Paul & Mrs. Carol Bylaska Mrs. Angelia M. '87 Burns Alumni Association Mr. Darl & Mrs. Madelon Iron Furnace Chapter Mr. Edward J. Powers & Mr. John V. Calipari '82 Mr. Todd & (Delp) '65 '86 Callen Jr. #288 Trout Unlimited Ms. Marilouise Michel Mr. Robert & Mrs. Susan Carlson Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Ms. Linda R. Campbell '80 '90 J. M. Smucker Company Dr. Christopher M. & - Chartwells '84 Bauer Mr. Mare T. Campbell Jr. '50 Mr. Michael R. & Mrs. Mary Kay Reber Mr. Lawrence P. '73 '04 & Mrs. I lelen Boyle Mr. Colyn S. Case Mrs. Cathy R. '86 '93 Keefer Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Mrs. Judy L. (Strachan) '82 Cirka 'the Burgess-McCormaC Foundation Clarion County Broadcasting Mr. James & Mrs. Maxine Knowles Mr. Donald E. '55 & Clarion County Roil & Gun Club Mr. 11. Eugene <*i Clarion Ford Mercury Kohlhepp Custom Counter Tops Mrs. Mary Rose (Vescio) '55 Reno The Commodore Corporation Mrs. Susanne A. Burns Clarion Oaks Dr. Allan & Mrs. Mary Larson Mr. Andrew A. Restauri '86 Mr. John A. Coogan ( & A frees I Inlimited Ine. Mr. Ronald L. '65 & Mr. Anthony C. '89 & Dr. James J. & Mrs. Janie Reynolds Derrick Publishing Company Mr. Michael G. Caseialo '81 Mrs. Patricia Clayton Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) '73 Linnan Mr. Daniel J. '73 & Mrs. Joanne A. F & E Fair Memorial Fund Center for Orthopedics & Mr. Robert J. '62 & Mrs. Charlotte H. (Henderson) Logue (Kush) '73 Richardson Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Sports Medicine Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty Mr. Richard C. '63 & Mr. Stephen A. Rifici '88 Mr. Arthur Ii. Fleming Clarion Students' Association Con Yeager Company Inc. Mrs. Nancy (Coax) '63 Malacarne Mrs. Donna (Tissue) Roberts '74 Mrs. Caroll M. Gehres '75 Colegrove Education Fund Dr. LaMonte D. '50 & Mr. John '75 & Mrs. Patricia S. Dr. Elizabeth A. Rupert '59 Dr. Joseph P. & Computer Support Mrs. Marie '50 Crape (Semonich) '75 Marinich Mr. Alexander V. '54 & Mrs. Janice Grunenwald Dr. Brian R. Dunn '71 Mrs. Barbara J. (Cook) Crowley '71 Mr. Gerald C. '67 & Mrs. Suzanne C. Mrs. Mary Sandusky •Estate of Lois N. Harriger '33 Eden Ine. Mr. Louis B. '74 & Mrs. Bea Dean Jr. (Conroy) '67 Marterer Mr. Dana & Dr. Hallie E. Savage Dr. Marlin E. '59 & Dr. Jeffrey W. & Mrs. Janet Ferguson Dr. Brenda Dede Mr. John B. & Mrs. Sally W. (Weeter) Mr. Michael C. '79 & Mrs. Cleva L. (Haight) Mr. G. Barrett & Delta Development Group Inc. '70 '73 Mason Mrs. Ilia (Rodriguez) '80 Sisinni '59 Hartman Mrs. Gwen Garbarino Mr. F. Eugene '03 & Mr. Patrick A. & *Estate of Edmund N. Skacan '50 Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Martha Harvey Hager Paving Ine. Mrs. Edith R. Dixon Mrs. Holly McDonough Mr. James A. '85 & The Ruth A. Hill Ms. Suzan Hahnfeldt '73 '76 Mr. Charles E. & Dr. Marilynn Mikolusky Mrs. Sally (Harris) Staab Scholarship Fund Trust Ms. Jane F. Herbert Mrs. Diane Dreibelbis Mistick Construction Subway Venture Associates •Estate of Helen J. Jameson '66 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Mr. Terri L. '69 & Mrs. Joyce Dunkle Mr. Alan & Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick Mr. Bruce A. '79 & Johnson Controls Inc. John K. Henne Charitable Trust Mr. Adam C. '95 '99 & Mrs. Mary Dr. Sharon Montgomery & Mrs. Leslie Sukaly Edith C. Justus Charitable The .IP Morgan Chase Foundation Beth (Curry) '97 '99 Earnheardt Dr. Andrew M. Turner Mr. Terrence P. Sullivan '72 Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Keystone Restaurant Group Inc. Enterprise Rent a Car Mr. Patrick R. & The Tavern Mr. Patrick L. Kiehl '72 Mr. Gary A. & Mrs. Traeie Kriebel Eve/Stayman Scholarship Fund Mrs. Virginia Mooney Dr. Lou & Mrs. Marge F. Tripodi Kraus Sorec Inc. Mr. Gregory R. & Dr. Soga Ewedemi Mrs. Eleanor (DeWald) Moore '42 Mr. Mark E. '80 & Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Mrs. Bridget Kriebel Mrs. Patricia M. (Hart) Fallon '57 Morgan Keegan & Company Inc. Mrs. Cindy L. (Walter) Mr. James E. & Mrs. Penny Kriebel (lharles P. Leach Agency Ine. Mr. Timothy P. & Mr. Ralph A. Naples Jr. '84 '79 VanDyke The Kriebel Organization Dr. Glenn R. '56 & Mrs. Mary F. Mrs. Bridget Fogarty Mr. Kenneth C. '86 & Ms. Sarah E. Verbeke '85 Mr. Charles P. & Mrs. Sonja Leach Jr. (Master)'72 '78 McElhattan Dr. Benjamin & Mrs. Debbie Freed Mrs. Cynthia Nellis Verizon Foundation Mr. Alfred L. '65 & Dr. Terry & Mrs. Phyllis Morrow Dr. William E. '77 & Mrs. Elisabeth Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary Wachovia Securities LLC Mrs. Bonnie (Harkness) '65 Mr. David E.Oliver'91 '92 (Sibley) '64 '80 '97 Fulmer NSK Corporation Mr. John N. Wiberg '52 Lefevre Dr. Kevin J. '81 & Mr. Jon W. Gardner '61 Mr. James P. O'Hara '81 Wienken & Associates Mr. Orville H. Lerch '81 Mrs. Carol A. Roth Geico Corporation Oil Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited Mr. Ronald J. '72 '74 & Mrs. Wilma (Best) Logue '32 '37 Sealy Inc. Mr. Angelo L. Gioiosa Mr. Robert Olney Mrs. Stephanie A. (Morgan) Malson Lumber Attorney Thomas J. Sibert '74 Glenn Redi-Mix Owens-Illinois Inc. '75 '93 Wilshire Mr. Charles E. '72 & Mrs. Jane Mr. Charles L. '56 & Gray & Co. Real Estate *Mr. Richard L. & Mr. Bennett Wilson (Garneau) '73 '75 McLaughlin Jr. Mrs. Shirley Weir Mrs. Beverly (Reese) Greenwell '59 Mrs. Mary Lou (Herbert) '79 Pae Wolf's Auto Outlet •Estate of Ruby S. Miller '35 Wenventure Inc. Dr. Edward S. '57 '00 & Francis J. Palo Inc. & Employees YMCA Swimteam Parents Mr. Charles L. Motter Dr. Gail F. (Fulton) '66 Grejda Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Marian Peltcs Association Jesse L. Peters Charitable trust $1,000.00 $2,499.00 Mr. William Grove '88 & Penn Virginia Corporation Mr. Jeffrey D. Zangrilli '79 Arthur William Phillips Mr. Vernon Allien Dr. Colleen A. McAleer '75 Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin Charitable Trusl Dr. Susen L. Allen-Miller '78 '80 Dr. John W. Heard Mr. Frank A. Pici '77 Mrs. Sandra Hart Phillips American Express Foundation Mrs. P. J. (Magaro) Hilbert '77 Mr. Piew-Loon Poh PNC Financial Services Group Inc. AMYMSA Mr. Richard R. Hilinski Dr. Randall Potter & Presbyterian Women of APSCURF Hille Family Charitable Foundation Dr. Jeanne Slattery 2nd Presby. Church Arby's Toby Food Group Inc. Mr. Justin Hoffman '82 Mr. Roger L. '75 & RX Xpress Mr. Jeffrey F. A/./ato '85 International Paper Mrs. Ginny (Smathers) '77 Powell S&T Bank-Indiana Dr. WilliamS. & Company Foundation l Ms. Mary L. Seifert '46 Ms. Linda G. ' )5 Barnes The names of individuals who are deceased are preceded by an asterisk. 2004-2005 Scholarship Recipient List Endowment

The Clarion University Foundation, Inc.'s scholarship program continues to grow, due in part to a decade-long increase in annual fund giving and unprecedented growth in our endowment funds. These scholarship programs, made possible through the generosity of our loyal donors, allow students many great ' opportunities. The Clarion University Foundation thanks you for your concern for our students, and our students thank you for your appreciation of Clarion University! Annually Funded National City Scholarship Diane Rylander, Patricia Sefton, Scholarships- Restricted Marisa Decker, Valerie Dixon, Stephanie Smith, Deena Spahn o Sheena Gruver, Kristin Lauer, Anna & Walter Weaver Accountancy Scholarship Kennett McNatt, Mariah Mills, Scholarship — Jessica Carpenter, r" Carla Ortz Carla Ortz Jacqueline Gutting University Scholars Award Biology Department Fund > Assoc, of Pa. State College & Shannon Baker, Gregory Beggs, Scholarships University Retired Faculty Lori Fennell, Crystal Grigorovich, Amelia Harris Scholarship Laurie Gustafson, Angela Guth, Bobbi Scholarship Katlyn Whisner Keven Kalkbrenner, Catherine Kalynn Shollenberger 2000 TOTAL 2001 TOTAL Galaxy Federal Credit Union Kline, Matthew Kossick, Margaret Bonnie Silvertongue Memorial Joshua Williams Lichty, Brandon Long, Audrey Marketing Scholarship James A. Hughes Scholarship Rolim, Craig Young Brandee Shaffer Felisha Atkinson, Sotheany Chhum Burns & Burns Scholarship Minnie Patton Annually Funded Eric Carl Stayman Scholarship Scholarships- Unrestricted Foundation Expenditures in Deanna Buda, Sarah Mann, Jeffrey Burns & Burns Golf Scholarship Wendle Foundation Honors Scholarship Matt Guyton, Louis Jesiolkiewic Support of Clarion University Evelyn Abiola, Ernest Anku, Abbas Calculus Scholarship Oil City 2nd Presbyterian Asgerally, Alexandra Batouyios, Kelly Smith Women Scholarship Campus Activities/ Jamie Blackburn, Carli Bober, Cecil & Agnes Rhodes Memorial Programs m Shelah Bolyard, Jennifer Cornell, Pamela Boyle, Nicole Burns, James Scholarship $397,C David Dallas, Christopher Chambers, Kelly Devlin, Jessica Patterson Hammond, Patricia Stewart Sean Dreher, Gavin Ferris, Jessie Oil City Rotary Club Scholarship Charles P. Leach, Sr. Scholarship (/) Francis, Gregory Funk, Laura Gage, Shelly Walters Heather McPheron, Diane Rylander Bethany Gearhart, Nathan Outstanding Scholar in Charles R. Flack Scholarship in Geesaman, Davi Grega, Michael Philosophy Award Library Science Gressler, Jason Grieshober, Kristen Jennifer Hetrick Patrick Can- Hallagan, Ryan Hassler, Ada Hepfl, Ruth A. Hill Scholarship Chemistry Department Amber Hetrick, Katie Hoffman, Lori Terri Auston, Shandia Booker, Scholarship (/) Klimek, Shana Lynch, Emily Benjamin Gibbs, Whitney Shaw, Laura Altman, David Bessler Malburg, Paul Mastarone, Trevor Aiesha Turner Chemistry Department pO/ Administrative O McGaughey, Heathe McPheron, $50,078 Sarah Beels Dunikoski Commemorative Scholarship Patrick Mentzer, Jedediah Millard, Captital Imporvements Memorial Scholarship Michael Polashuk, Roger Rummell QO/ Fund Raising Sarah Molinaro, Heather Morrow, Clarion and Vanango Campuses Lindse Allison, Alisha Hall, Daniel Christopher J. Stahlman $1,081,626 $60,863 Nicole Mort, Aaro Neely, Crystal Hixson, McKenzie Kidd, Lori Memorial Scholarship-Clarion Co Page, Benjamin Park, Nicole Klimek, Luke Laderer, Amanda Scott Perez, Molly Siegel Plassio, Natalie Rea, Emil Reel, Richtscheit Christopher J. Stahlman Victoria Reid, Cody Ressel, Mega Travel Centers of Memorial Scholarship-CL Donna Dupont Bishop Scholarship Eberly Family Scholarship > Rupert, Patrick Savage, Erin America Scholarship-Marketing Richard Sherman, Caitlin Tomeo Andrea Berger Ashley Baker, Melissa Boshinsky, Schaffer, Stephanie Schwab, Melissa Dave Runyan CIS Department Scholarship Dorothy May Story Smith Taylor Fox, Naomi Gigliotti, Bethany 30 Shuman, Milena Smith, Stephanie Travel Centers of Kelly Yackovich Scholarship I.ucci, Jessica Richey, Carley Smith, Kelsey Stanton, Lindsay (/> America Scholarship- Class of 1949 Scholarship Allhea Agyeimensah Sembower, Lindsy Sembower Thomas, Geraldine Truog, Kristen Administrative Science Lisa Kennedy Dr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Phillips Ecology Research Scholarship Werder, Jamie Wolf, Lindsey I Evan Tachoir Class of 1953 Scholarship Scholarship Fund Endowment Wommer, Kelly Yackovich, Joshua Trout Unlimited Monica Mellon Justin Becki, Stefanie Best, Bethany Heather Zuraski Zorich, Katherine Zygowski •D Conservation Scholarship Commodore Corp/Richard Boyle Brosius, Sarah Hulh, Kristin Lauer, Economics Department Foundation Leadership Jay Gerber, Amy Myers, Ryan Scholarship Cristin Leahy, Brandon Long, Justin Scholarship Scholarship Talbott Gerald Hawk, Amanda Heeter, Julie McKissick, Mariah Mills, Kristen Graham Nkanza 30 Shannon Baker, Derek Bauer, Kerle, Justin McKissick, Elicia Pavlina, Jessica Saul, Valerie Sloan, Education Department UPMC Women's Andrea Berger, Douglas Brown, Mealy. Heidi Sauerland, Jennifer Hannah Turner, Amanda Weckerly, Foundation Scholarship m Auxiliary Scholarship Valerie Dixon. Ashley Grimm, Weaver, Molly Wise David Whalen Kalie Hoffman Anna Piatt, Julia Prichard, Julie Amanda Harold, Paul Harris, James Communication Department Dr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Phillips Education Department Memorial o Silvis, Colin Smith Kane, Kera Krucelyak, Kristin Scholarship 4 Scholarship-Nursing Scholarship-Jay Moon-house Venango Campus Scholarship Lauer, Margaret Lichty, Diane Ian Hurbanek, Krisli Waterloo Kendra Cleland, Colin Smith, Tiffany Lori Husarik •v Candance Donahue, Amy Fiaola, Lloyd, Dani Mauk, Mariah Mills. Robert H. Copeland Theatre Turner Education Department Memorial Lyndsey O'Polka Kristen Motter, Corin Rombach, Endowment Dr. Charles J. Pineno Accounting Scholarship-Lawrence Smith Zonta Club Scholarship m Hannah Turner, Daniel Vikartosky, Allison Wagner Scholarship Courtney Brown Hope Lineman, Deborah McNerney Colleen Williams Dana S. Still Scholarship Scott Reinsel CCC of PA Association of School Edward G. Kriebel Kamily Foundation Non-Instructional Brandi Mulach, Ashley Grimm Retirees Scholarship Dr. Diane L. Kcinhard Student Scholarship Staff Scholarship Daniel Preuhs Memorial Carla Collier Housing Scholarship Cody Cope, Sheena Gruver, Diane Angela Clinger, Arthur Clinger, Endowment F.B.L.A. Scholarship Ashley Brown, Bobby Franklin, Lloyd Daniel Heeter, Angela Shontz, Diane Lloyd Melissa Lynch, Johnathan Sherbine Brian Hauser, Mary Heasley, Daniel Edwin R. "Jack" Simpson Patricia Shontz, Erica Smreker Foundation Award David Mercinko Memorial Vilanosky Scholarship Scholarship Dr. George F. & Twila M. Renae Cashmere co Melanie Belinsky, Fred Phillips, Endowed Scholarships Torre Means Nicholas Galan WoUaston Athletic Award Eleanor DeWald Moore H Highmark Blue Cross Al & Karen Jacks Derrick Scholarship Jessica Albanese, Mathew Carver Scholarship Blue Shield Scholarship Football Scholarship Joey Kunselman Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan Rebecca Raub Nicole Gatesman, Brett O'Neil, Corey Shaner Distinguished Faculty Ecology Scholarship Elizabeth L. Ross AITP Angela Shontz Alpha Gammi Phi Scholarship Research & Scholarship Robert Morris. Kimberley Shirey Scholarship John N. & Sarah H. Rees Zachary Gueth, Bart Wylie Fund Endowment Dr. Helen M. Barton Women's Chad Shipley Academic Talent Scholarship Alumni Association Athletic Michael Chislock, Jamie Himes Basketball Scholarship Elizabeth M. McCord Memorial Julie Bly, Patrick Walsh. Scholarship Distinguished Faculty in Physics Jessica Albanese Scholarship Theresa Warner Heather Cigich, Justin Collins, and Astronomy Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Psychology Kimberly Le John N. & Sarah H. Rees Zachary Gourley, Toby Seger, Shawn Burkett Scholarship Elizabeth Rupert Library Science Adult Starter Scholarship Colleen Sherk DiTommaso Family Scholarship Nicole Mort Graduate Scholarship o Richard Hendricks, Amber Alumni Association Scholarship Justin Moose Dr. Leonard & Sally Ann Katherine Jenkins o McMillen, Mary Preisel Ernest Anku. Bernadine Dolores Sherman Nursing Ackerman Scholarship Enid Dennis Memorial Scholarship en Knight-Heasley Scholarship Bagniszewski, Jennifer Scholarship Cody Cope, Diane Rylander Eric Carl Veronica Gharing Boddorf,Patrick Corbett, Melissa Royanna Snow E. Wilson Amsler Scholarship EOP/ACT 101 Student Academic Mary & Martha Colegrove Kraus, Ashley Kronk, Kathleen Donald E. & Bernadette Hugus Mary Smith Scholarship Educational Scholarship Lutz, Michael McDonald, Laine Crooks/Crooks Clothing Gary Smith. Shawna Stover, Sari Cattoni, Cassidy Wilson Mendelson, Karen Nicodemus, Scholarship La-Aja Wiggins Stephanie Pence, Oscar Radol, Susan Croach, Alicia Stewart

17 Eric S. Knotick Memorial Scholarship John Francis Salvucci Scholarship Paul M. Goldberg Memorial Scholarship Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship (continued) Beryl Bray Jessica 1 lawk Rebecca Wojtowicz Erin Cooper, Elizabeth Crigler, Brandon Ernest W. Johnson Scholarship John Ilcagy Memorial Scholarship Paul Shank Scholarship Dando, Eric Deliere, John Dominic, Joshua Gerslel, William Young 1 .indsay J'honias Brianne Goodwin Ashley Downs, Tressa Dvorsky, Anthony Florence McLaughlin Scholarship John W. Mochnick Honors Scholarship Paul Y. Kim Advertising Easterling, Frank Edgar, Jenna Elwell,John Alicia Keppler, Rachel Schuchman Coiin Rombaugh, Colleen Williams Management Scholarship Fager. Joseph Farkas, Sean Farley, Heather Frances M. Shope Scholarship Joseph F. & Susannah Centorcelli Susan Croach Fields, Lance Fink, Sean Finnerty, Katie Sara I leyl Scholarship Pay It Forward Scholarship Forsyth, Lauren Fortnoff, Ashley Francis, Francis G. Greco Stacy Larkin Nicole Selker Bobby Franklin, Sarah Fries, Nicholas Galan, English Endowment Joseph J. Knowles Scholarship Penn Trafford/John Mochnick David Gardner, Christina Gattens, Joshua Patrick Corbett, Robert McGovem, Gina West Mathew Carver. Kaitlyn Jefferson Leadership Scholarship George, Michele Glasgow, Sharma Godwin, Frank Clark Scholarship Judith D. McCrary Memorial Scholarship Lesley-Anne Chrisy Jhermel Goss, Ashley Grimm, Zachary Gueth, Daniel Switzer Kori Scvin, Sarah Snyder, Lindsay Swab Pennzoil Scholarship Matthew Guyton, Brittany Hanzl, Amelia Fred L. & June McCall Burns Family Karl & Inge Soulier Memorial Scholarship Nicole Hoffman Harris, Nicole Harrrison, Dana Hartings, Scholarship Conn Rombach Phi VAa Sigma Honor Society Scholarship Garrett Heath, Brehan Heebner, Benjamin Jessica Sheakley Kim Rutherford Memorial Scholarship Kristen Hallagan Heisel. Brett Heller, Sarah Heyl, Jordan Hicks, Gary L. Merz Memorial Scholarship Meredith Boldizar, LeRoy Kopp Potter/McClune Scholarship Mark Hofmeister, Christopher Horning, Kristen Mary Smith Laura Taylor Booth Presidential Scholarship Jessica Smith Jack, Kaitlyn Jefferson, William Johnson, Gemmell Leadership Endowment Katie Hoffman Psychology Department F2ndowed Christopher Jone, Karla Kaczmarek, Lauren Adrianc Calcific Linda Marie Trunzo Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Kalata, Michael Kerr, Heather Kershner, George B. Garbarino Scholarship Benjamin Dague, Daniel Gtiillaro, Megan Homer Kristin Klinger, Ashley Kreiner, Jessica Kretz, Jessica Albanese, Heather Alterio. Amanda Daniel Hixson, Cristina San Agustin Retail Management Scholarship Christopher Lape, Lori Leitzinger, Taylor Brothers, Erin Cooper, Kristen Jack, Brian Linnan/Brown Recognition Scholarship Danielle Allemang Letters, Nicole Lockwood, Glenn Lovelace, Phillips, Terrance Vaughns Kathryn Jarzab Richard A. Redick Memorial Scholarship Jessica Lowden, Marcus Lowe, Brock Luke, George R. Lewis Scholarship Lois Borland Fulmer Scholarship Ladona Strouse, Sue Wine Maurice Madden, Anthony Marshall, Trevor Benjamin Chicka, Daniel Collins. Nathan Amanda Barr, Lynn Johnson, Ellen Sellner Kobert & Diana Coury Scholarship McCance, Michae McConnell, Kevin Croyle, Gregory Funk, David Grega, Jeremy Lyle G. Reinhard Leadership Scholarship Katie Hoffman McCrackern, Brian McGuire, James McHale, Kaltenbaeh, Thomas Kennedy, Joey Kali- Ehrensberger Ronald E. Black Scholarship Melba Melton, Jarrod Miller, Vincent Moley, Kunselman, Joshua Rhoads. Christopher Lyle G. Reinhard Scholarship-Nursing Amanda Ban- Khary Moore, Matthew Morris, Raymond Woods, Kelly Yackovich Nicole Harrison Rotary Club of Clarion Scholarship Murray, Brian Nicholas, Matt Niedbala, George W. Williams/ M.M. & Minnie H. Kaufman Brittany Ochs Michael O'Brien, James O'Brien, Pierre Odom, Robert G. Bubb Scholarship 1 leadership Scholarship Ruth B. Montgomery Stacy Ogden, Tiffany Peacock, Keisha Perry, Matthew Wilcox Jnslin Becki, Shannon Edmiston, Math/Science Scholarship Angela Phegley, Nathan Phillips, Nicole Gilbert Neiman Scholarship Lisa Gustafson, James l.aurelli. Roger Rummell Plassio, Adam Podojil, Josh Province, Ashlie Sarah Hulh, David Lutz, Stephanie McCauley Ruth N. Pici Memorial Scholarship Regazzi, Ashley Rhodes, Erin Richard, Kevin Sarah Nesbella, Kristen Werder Marian Renn Marshall Memorial Kelly McCarthy Rigby, Matthew Ritter, Ronald Rivage, Sarah Ginny Thornburgh Scholarship S&T Bank-MBA Scholarship Rodgers, Corin Rombach, Virginia Saras, Recognition Scholarship Denise Peters, Talisa Whitaker Chad Kuipers Jessica Saul, Bethany Sedney, Corey Shaner, Holly McGill Marjorie Pippin Leadership Award Sabina Mooney Seifert Scholarship April Shannon, Colleen Sherk, Erin Smith, Gray Real Estate Scholarship Jessica Bonk, W. Garrett Heath Brittany Daniels Justin Smith, Kyle Snoke, Zack Snyder, Abigail Heather McPheron Marjorie Tippin Presidential Scholarship Sara Cicciarelli Leadership Scholarship Starsinic, Christina Steiner, Karen Stoklosa, H.W. Wilson Renae Cashmere. Gerald Dawson, Kc-nl Debolt, Jessica Patterson, Tory Wensel Matthew Stoppay, Marcus Surin, Sonya Foundation Scholarship Sarah Molinero, Jessica Regalski, Victoria Sara Cicciarelli Presidential Scholarship Swanson, Timothy Taylor , Melissa Terwilliger, Alfred Encarncion, Jennifer Neumyer Reid. Sarah Snyder, Jenny Sturgeon. Gavin Ferris Frank Torbert, Alisha Turner, Joshua Vasko, Harry Joseph Smith Kelly Yackovich Sigma Tau Gamma Scholarship Jayme Violi, Richard Vitale, Ashley Walker, Memorial Scholarship Marketing Management Scholarship Crystal Page Daniel Walley, Aimee Weis, Craig Wellman, Nicole Burns Carolyn 1 largenrader Silver Fox Memorial Award Ryan Wells, Lauren Wiefling, Lindsay Helen & Lawrence Smith Marketing Research Scholarship Lauren Pickett Wiefling, Matthew Wilcox, Scott Wilson, Jamie Scholarship-Library Science Michelle Scrviss Sitzman International Award for Wolf, Dwaon Woodard, Douglas Woodruff, Jordyn Acklin. Korcn Conway Marlin & (leva Hartman Scholarship Outstanding Achievement Bartley Wylie, Erik Yonish, Jessie Zahner, Helen & Lawrence Smith Sonya Andrews Oscar Radoli Tonya Zatko, Aimee Zellers Scholarship-Mathematics Mary Catherine Murphy Schierberl Sonja & Chuck Leach Scholarship Walter L. Hart Scholarship Adrianne Demski. Kristen llurrell, Kathryn I cadcrship Scholarship Ashley Robinson Ashley Brown, Sean Dreher, Danielle Gross, Jarzab, Nicole Plassio, Kelly Smith, Sarah Hulh Spanish (Diaz) Scholarship James Laurelli, Emily Malburg, Paul Gayle Specht Mary Jane Collins Meenan Scholarship Daniel Hosmer Mastarone, Maria Mounier, Corin Rombach Helen Gendler Scholarship Paul Harris Spec Education/Rehabilitative Science Weir Family Scholarship Adam Travelpiece Mary L. Seifert Endowed Scholarship Lindsey Wommcr Nicholas Galan Henry G. Burns Scholarship Stacie Pawlak, Sara Sottiaux Special Education Endowment Scholarship William & Elizabeth Hart Scholarship Ryan Bultermorc, Kcven Kalkbrenner, Mary R. Hardwick Scholarship Shaina McManigle Kristen Hurrell, KellySmith, Gayle Specht Heather McPheron, Garrett Sell, Nicholas Marisa Decker, Jennifer Dettore, Jennifer Lamb Thomas A. Gardner Radiation Therapy William & Olive Barnes Scholarship Stoltz Mathematics Freshman Scholarship Technology Scholarship Shannon Baker History Department Brandon 1 .on;'. Jacquelyn Craft William G. Miller Swimming/Diving Endowment Scholarship Mathematics Renewable Scholarship Eileen Murphy Thornton Scholarship Dorica Digilarmo Ryan llassler, Nicole Plassio Humanities Endowment Award Erin Cooper Inez & B.H. Fulton Megan Lhota-Calderaro Lindsay Swab Wilma Best Logue Education Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Tom A. Carnahan & Jami Hogue Ashley Brown Sabrina Marlin Mel A. Mitchell Scholarship Irmgard Hegewald Memorial Scholarship Minnie D. Croyle Scholarship Kathryn Jarzab Megan Church. Kathleen Foreman, Brian Michael Quinn, Scott Reinsel, Leann Reitz, T. V. Buckwalter Memorial Endowment Maul, Jedediah Millard Nancy Reitz, Brian Sharp, Heath Shirey Megan Milford James A. "Abby" Mays Scholarship Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship Venango Campus Endowment Scholarship Vincent Moley. Matthew Morris Melissa Terwilliger Terry Bliss, Lisa Byers, Nicole Harrison, Dean James D. Moore Scholarship New Castle Wolves Club Scholarship Erin Herman Ian Hurbanek, Jennifer Reis Autumn Chrobak, Carolyn Geary, Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship James H. Cole Scholarship Nicole Gilmore Jessica Albanese, Danielle Allemang, Christina John Smith Nursing Department Endowment Allendorfer, Melissa Alonzo, I leather Alterio. James J. Canelos Memorial Scholarship Aileen Bunce Brittany Anderson, Amanda Angermeier, Jessica Dandoy, Tara Harrington Oil City Lions, Lillian Shinkle/ Rachel Aul, Anna Beck, Sarah Beck, Nicole Jean Blake Ferguson Library Ted Shaw Scholarship Bell, Emily Berry, Sarah Besecker. Shelah Science Scholarship Ashley Griffin, Elizabeth Morris Bolyard. Devina Boring, Cedric Bowling, John Pamela Doane, Erin Jones, Jennifer Marlin Oleta B. Amsler Scholarship Bozsan, Stephen Bronowski, Jacquelyn Joe Kata Memorial Scholarship Katrina 1 lilliard Browcr. Colin Brubaker, Chris Buchanan, Ashley Downs, Nicholas Galan Outstanding Biology Scholars Award Tyrone Buckner, Bethany Burns, Robert Busch, John A. Mooney Scholarship Michael Chislock, Gavin Ferris, Christine Heather Byrne, Herbert Carraway. Sari Cattoni. Elizabeth Wingard Nebel, Jamie Wolf Richard Cerro. James Charles, Michael John F. Kuhn Mathematics Scholarship Parma Dixon Mooney Scholarship Chesterfield, Leevone Church, Heather Cigich, Kayla Taylor Krisiui I ,auei Sean Clark, Kristy Clarke. Michael ('larke. John F. Kuhn Memorial Scholarship Pat Kiehl Diving Scholarship Endowment Aaron (line, Stevie Coble, Michael Cohen. Brandi Mulach Raymond Murray Justin Collins, Tim Connolly. Deonte Cooley, CLARION AND BEYOND I 19 FEATURES 2005 Fall Motorcycle Tour Of The Shenandoah Valley-September 19 And 20 Dan Bard ('74), co-author of The afternoon kicked off with a Great Roads, Great Rides ride down the Goshen Pass, a locally (greatroadsgreatrides.com), agreed famous area where the Maury River to lead a fall ride for fellow Clarion Hows along side the road though a University Community members limestone gorge. The mandatory stop who share his love of the sport of for photos was completed and the motorcycling on the open road. group headed down south a bit more The ride was a two-day tour on 1-81 until they exited off and through the beautiful Shenandoah climbed up a back road to the crest of Valley of Virginia. The ride started the Blue Ridge and joined the Blue at 8 a.m. on Sept. 19 just outside of Ridge Parkway to the Peaks of Otter. Winchester, Va. The weather coop­ Once there, they headed back down erated and the day dawned bright, sunny and a little bit the east side of the mountain to Bedford, Va. 4 cool. The Clarion riders then navigated through Bedford to Joining Bard and his wife, Gale, on this ride were Karl the National D-Day memorial. Upon entry they were told and Elsa Schlentner (friends of the university and parents the parking area has several reserved spaces just for motor­ of Clarion grad Scott Schlentner '94) and Chris and cycle. Once parked, the group agreed to amble about at Sandy (Stahl) Peifer ('83). Karl drove his vintage 1980s their own speed and meet again in about 90 minutes. Honda Goldwing, while Chris rolled, along on a new 2005 Needless to say, the memorial is very sobering and inspira­ Goldwing. Dan lead them into the Shenandoah Valley also tional. on a late model Goldwing. Back on the road south, they enjoyed the drive around Back row left to right: Elsa and Karl. Their destination for the night was Rocky Mount, Va., Smith Mountain Lake and onto Rocky Mount. Checking in just 20 miles southeast from Roanoke. around 5 p.m., the group had found their Seated from left: Dan and Gale, Sandy and Chris. The roads chosen by Bard for the ride way to dinner next door and were again Upon exiting the Blue Ridge Parkway at its northern paralleled Rt. 11 and 1-81 and ran along swapping stories about Clarion, entrance, Bard led the Clarion crew into the Skyline Drive. the eastern slopes of the Alleghenies. motorcycles and family by 7 p.m. By this time, a lunch break was due. At one of the Skyline The gentle topography was filled with By 8 a.m. the next day, Bard was Drive's waysides, ihe bikers found themselves again chat­ rolling farmland, many of which were leading the group towards Roanoke, and ting about the ride, scenery and roads. It was agreed to harvesting their corn and hay for the sea the Blue Ridge Parkway. The weekday head to the northern terminus of the Skyline Drive, weather son. In Goshen the group landed for traffic was very light, so the group had permitting. The weather forecast called for thunder lunch at the Mill Creek Cafe where they easy going for most of the way up the showers, but in the end, it never did. enjoyed plenty of conversation with Parkway. There was an indicator of fall in Overall, about 575 miles were covered "officially." The large amounts of food-and dessert pies the air, and several areas along the park­ group got to see some great sights in the Shenandoah that were bursting with fruit. way showed the trees changing color just a Valley including apple orchards. Civil War encampments bit. and Amish country.

Andree Builds Reputation Joseph Abal Tomeo Coaches Women's In Metal Fabrication Reconstructs Accidents Wrestling continued from page 11 continued from page 12 continued from page 13 Although he avoided the draft until he graduated, Andree did witness box. Clarion trained me to work in a classroom. Rich Bender. Ihe executive director of USA wind up in the U.S. Army and completed his time as an M.P. in Frank Campbell taught me to ask questions. I drive wresding. said during the worlds in Hungary that an army depot in New York State. myself to do more. That drive is an internal factor fueled coaches such as Tomeo who has extensive back­ Leaving the army, he joined with a partner in a coal business by being the descendant of immigrant Hispanic parents ground with clinics and summer camps-are in Knox, Pa. "Just like the metal fabrication business I am in whose goal it was to drive themselves lo try to develop a essential to the American effort. now, I knew nothing about coal," recalled Andree. "I learned better way of life for their sons. Il was that drive thai "He was outgoing, lie sounds like a real good about the business including how to operate heavy equipment. brought me to Clarion." guy," said Greco-Roman national developmental The business did well." Abal's latest career change was the formation of Abal coach Ike Anderson, who added that the two But, Andree learned something else in the mining business. Auction & Real Estate Company with partner Betty shared a fondness for golf. "The coal business is tough," he said. "It is also real cold Evans. Tomeo, besides the Summer Games in Athens, work." "I enjoy the process," he said about auctioneering. "I has been able lo travel to Canada, Mexico, Andree's brother, Carl Andree Davie, was an artist working got a real estate license and auction off real property. Ukraine and Poland as a coach. After the junior in metal sculpture in Atlanta. Andree went to visit him several I've always been an avid attender of auctions and I've world championships in 1999 in Poland, he and times and liked the warmer temperatures in Georgia. always dealt, based on my background, wilh motorcycles his sister and other family members went lo Italy. He joined his brother in Atlanta in 1982, taking advantage of and Corvettes, with the buying and selling process. Ihe grandmother of Tomeo's father settled in the G.I. Bill to return to college at Georgia State University When I felt I was at a position where I fell I could do Ihe U.S. Ironi Italy in the 1920, and the family where he earned a degree in geology. "I tried to get work all better than some of the people whose auctions I was slill has relatives near Naples. over the country, but I never found a job in geology," Andree attending, I then drove myself to complete the necessary "My grandfather got to meet his mother's sis- recalled. Florida licensing for not only the position of auctioneer, lei for ihe first time. You can't put a price tag on but also of realtor. In addition, 1 have been further In 1990, he joined his brother in forming Andree Studios that," Tomeo said of thai 1999 trip. licensed as a Personal Property Appraiser and a Certified Inc. "I had to learn the process." said Andree. "I went with my After ihe 2004 Summer Games, Tomeo was Estate Specialist." brother to a planning room where he showed me a scale ruler able lo see some of the famous sites in and and detailed plans. I taught myself the business and took a class Abal Auction & Real Estate Company earned early around Athens. in comprehensive drawing. I had been around construction and I success during an auction it conducted for retired "I tun all about taking in the experience. Why got jobs in architectural and metal fabrication." auctioneer and realtor and World War II veteran Col. nol gel ihe most out of your (ravels?" he said. The business went well and Andree eventually bought his Marion Lawless. The auction was the topic for an article Editor's note: David Driver, a free-lance brother's portion of the business. Carl operates an art studio in in the July 2005 issue of "Auctioneer," a publication of writer from Maryland, has lived in Hungary North Carolina. the National Auctioneers Association. since 2(103, and covered American athletes in Andree has additional art influence from his wife, Serey, an "I am downsizing my forensic practice, taking only Europe during that lime. He has contributed to artist who teaches at the Atlanta Speech School. "Between my the cases I wish to take, but I want to keep up wilh the more than 25 American alumni magazines. wife and my brother, there is a lot of art around me," said auction and real estate as I move into the latter state of Andree. "It helps me with what I do, but 1 do have an eye for my life," said Abal. "The family drive I inherited from design." my parents would not allow me to retire, but I figure a Mike and Serey Andree live in Decatur, Ga. They also have change of venue in dealing in the hectic work of toils a house, built by Andree, in North Carolina, where they spend and tort litigation and moving into the auctioneering field part of the year. would be a good change of pace and maybe allow me lo have more personal time." A gallery of Andree Studios' work can be found at www.andreestudios.com. 20 1 CLARION AND BEYOND ALUMNI NOTES

to be announced soon. Any alumni inter­ Patricia (Schaffer) Kendall retired ested in serving on the reunion committee from teaching in the DuBois Area Schools. are also encouraged to volunteer. CLASS OF She resides in DuBois, Pa., with her hus­ Tentatively, the committee will meet band, Donald, and has two children, twice- in early November 2005 and 1967) Ashleigh and Clark. February 2006. For more information The Class of 1946 would like lo invite please contact the Alumni Relations Office Peggy (Norris) Frye is the coordinator members from the class of 1945 to join at 814-393-2572 or e-mail of volunteer services for Auberle Children with them as they celebrate their 60* class [email protected]. and Families and is a Certified Parenting CLASS OF reunion during the weekend of May 4-6, Instructor for Boys Town of Omaha. She 2006. Please save the date and make plans recieved the Employee of the Year Award to return to Clarion to re-connect with for Allegheny County Crisis Intervention. 1971 your classmates! She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa. She has two CLASS OF This year a Science Expo is being children, Meg and Marilyn, a Clarion Marcia (Cherny) Pietroski is the planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni 1961J graduate. prinicipal of Whitehall Elementary School and guests are cordially invited to attend, in Williamstown, N.J. She resides in New details to be announced soon. An Alumni Jersey and has two daughters, Meredith and Friends Golf Outing is also being The Class of 1961 will celebrate its and Aimee. planned for Friday, May 5. Details to be 45* reunion during the weekend of May announced. Any alumni interested in serv­ 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at ing on the reunion committee are also the president's official residence, reunion encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the gathering and banquet. Please save the committee will meet twice—in early date and make plans to return to Clarion to CLASS OF November 2005 and February 2006. For celebrate with your classmates! more information, contact Ihe Alumni Ronald Feketi retired after teaching 1972) This year a Science Expo is being American history and economics for 35 Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni e-mail [email protected]. years at Union City High School. He and guests are cordially invited to attend. resides in Erie, Pa., and has two children, Charles Baldrige is a clinical Details will be announced soon. An Kelly and John. manager, perfusion services for Fresenius Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also Medical Care Extracorporeal Alliance at being planned for Friday, May 5. Details Barberton Citizen's Hospital in Barberton, to be announced. Any alumni interested in Ohio. He resides in Kent, Ohio, with his 1946) serving on the reunion committee are also wife, Deborah, and children, Katie, David, encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the CLASS OF and Michael. committee will meet twice-in early November 2005 and February 2006. For The Class of 1946 will celebrate its 1970) Carol (Henry) Gavazzi of Weedville, lh more information, contact the Alumni 60 reunion during the weekend of May 4- Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e- Pa., recently retired from the St. Marys 6, 2006, which includes a reception at the mail [email protected]. Karen (Wisenberger) Holloway is a Area School District after 33 years of president's official residence, reunion teaching. gathering, and banquet. Please save the speech language pathologist for Caron date and make plans to return to Clarion to Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21. She resides celebrate with your classmates! in Macingie, Pa., with her children, Jason and Marc. This year, a Science Expo is being CLASS OF planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni and guests are cordially invited to attend. 1964) Details will be announced soon. An tfUKEftn Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also being planned for Friday, May 5. Details Marjorie (Gilmore) Hoehn recently alumni spotlight to be announced. Any alumni interested in retired after 23 years of teaching math. serving on the reunion committee are also She resides in Level Green, Pa., with her encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the husband, Jerome, and two children, committee will meet twiee-in early Heather and Heidi. Fox Chapel Area Teacher Selected November 2005 and February 2006. For more information, contact the Alumni For Fulbright Program Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e- mail [email protected]. Andrew Richards ('96), a foreign language teacher at Fox Chapel Area High School and Dorseyville Middle School, will be participating in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program during the 2005-2006 school year. Richards, a German 1966) teacher, will be "swapping" teaching positions with Juliane Westphal from the Sophie Scholl Gesatntschule. The Class of 1966 will celebrate its Richards will teach seventh-10th grade English in Berlin, Germany, and 40* reunion during the weekend of May Westphal will be taking over Richard's grades eight through 12 German classes. 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at Richards has been teaching in the Fox Chapel Area School District since 2001. the president's official residence, reunion He is a 1990 graduate of Penn Hills High School. He received his The Class of 1956 will celebrate iis gathering, and banquet. Please save the undergraduate degree in secondary education/German from Clarion University and 50* reunion during the weekend of May dale and make plans to return to Clarion to his master's degree from Millersville University. He spent a year during college at 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at celebrate with your classmates! the University of Trier in Trier, Germany. the president's official residence, reunion This year, a Science Expo is being Richards resides in Oakmont Borough with his wife, Colleen. gathering, and banquet. Please save the planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni The Fulbright program is America's flagship international educational exchange date and make plans to return to Clarion and guests arc cordially invited to attend. program. Established by U.S. Congress and originally proposed by Arkansas to celebrate with your classmates! In Details will be announced soon. An Senator J. William Fulbright, it is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, recognition of this milestone event, alum Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Since its inception, the Fulbright nus Don Andrekovich, '56, has issued a being planned for Friday, May 5. Details Program has exchanged more than a quarter of a million people-100,900 $1,000 match challenge to fellow mem­ will be announced soon. Any alumni inter­ Americans who have studied, taught, or researched abroad and 166,600 students, bers of his graduating class toward a class ested in serving on the reunion committee scholars, and teachers from other countries who have engaged in similar activities gift. This year, a Science Expo is being are also encouraged to volunteer. in the United States. planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni Tentatively, the committee will meet The program operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. The Fulbright and guests are cordially invited lo attend. Iwice in early November 2005 and exchange program is one of the most widely recognized and prestigious exchange Details will be announced soon. An February 2006. For more information, programs in the world and recipients of Fulbright awards are selected on the basis Alumni and Friends Golf Outing also is contact the Alumni Relations Office at of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership being planned for Friday, May 5. Details 814-393-2572 or e-mail potential in their fields. [email protected]. CLARION AND BEYOND I 21 ALUMNI NOTES

CLASS OF CLASS OF alumni spotlight 1973) 1978)

Samuel Arnone recently retired. He is Sharon (D'Agaro) Sielski of Silvis Releases Two New Editions the vice president of Sons of Italy in Lock Conneaut Lake, Pa., is the principal of Haven, Pa., and the past president of Linesville High School in the Conneaut Randall Silvis ('73) recently released two new editions of Heart So Hungry. PMEA District 8. He resides in Lock School District. The novel, a hybrid of fact and fiction, used original source material written by Haven, Pa., with his wife, Jayne, and has the main characters in the drama lo weave a narrative of the 1904 rivalry between two sons, Philip and Samuel. lawyer Dillon Wallace and a shy nurse named Mina Hubbard as they race to be the first to chart the wild interior of Labrador in the early 1900s. Clyde and Ursula Conti reside in The novel was originally released last November by Knopf Canada and enjoyed Slippery Rock, Pa., with their children, wide acclaim. The Owen Sound Sun Times said, "Compellingly exciting . . . For Crystal, Chad, and Chase. Clyde is a armchair adventure, this is a book thai will keep you glued lo your rocker until the social studies teacher and head football last lines of Mina's love." It was released again in October as a Vintage Canada coach in the Slippery Rock School Paperback, ll was also simultaneously published in a U.S. hardcover edition by District. In 2005, he was inducted in the Lyons Press under the (itle, North of Unknown. Kevin Bussey of Pittsburgh, Pa., is the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Scheduled for release in October 2006 is In a Town Called Mundomuerto, a district human resource and recruiting Association Hall of Fame. novel of magic realism. An excerpt from this lyric story about the sustaining power manager for Allied Security in Pittsburgh. of love was in Paraspheres, An Anthology of Fabulist and New Wave Fabulist Fiction, published in August 2005 by Omnidawn Publishing. Mm Silvis is a published and acclaimed poet, essayist, short story writer, produced screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. His previous works have won many awards CLASS OF including: the Drue Hein/. Literature Prize, two fellowships from the National Endowment for Ihe Arts, three National Playwrights Showcase Awards, and a 2004 [1980 Screenwriting Fellowship Award from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. He has also been selected to appear in The International Who's Who of Authors and Writers. His work has been translated into nine languages. Beverly (Morgan) Gross is a minister for Valencia United Methodist Church in Daniel Devine (MBA '83) is the sen­ Silvis is a 1973 graduate of Clarion University and also a former member of the Valencia, Pa. She recently was ordained as ior marketing manager for Agere Systems English faculty. He received the 1988 dislinguished Alumni Award from Clarion an elder in the United Methodist Church in Allentown, Pa. He recently married a University and has also received a distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana of the Western Pennsylvania Conference. widow with three young children. He University of Pennsylvania. He has laught creative writing at numerous She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her resides in Slatington, Pa., with his wife Universities and conferences across the United States. husband, James. and children, Nicholas, Lauren, and Silvis resides in St. Petersburg, Pa, with his wife, Rita, and children, Bret and Amanda. Nathan.

Kathie (Stoeckle) Gautille is president of the Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees in Jeffrey Moore is the middle school Carin (Kuntz) Crouse teaches second Coppell, Texas. She is starting her 10th principal in the Montoursville Area School grade in Campbell County Schools, year serving on the school board. She is District in Montoursville, Pa. He is also an Rustburg, Va. She resides in Forest, Va., also on the executive committee for the adjunct teacher in the education depart­ with her children, Joshua, Justin, and North Texas Area Association of School ment at Lycoming College in Jennifer. Fran (Wonner) Eckert of Tampa, Boards and was named to its Legislative Williamsport, Pa. He resides in Fla., is the Senior Systems Engineer, Advisory Council. She earned her master Montoursville with his wife, Susanne, anil Education Practice for the SAS Institute in trustee certification in 2003. She resides in children, James and Philip. Cary, N.C. Coppell with her husband, Joe, and children, Sara, Adam, and Jenna. Su Clauson-Wicker of Blacksburg, CLASS OF Va., recently published a new book, West Virginia Off the Bealen Path, published by 1983) Globe Pequot Press.

CLASS OF Julie (Harmon) Johnson is an educa­ tor, molivaiionalist, and community 1981) activist. She is on the executive board of governors lor the Eagles Landing Club Robin and Kathryn (Hindman) Corp. in Atlanta, Ga., and is a community Thomas reside in Landisville, Pa., with P. Sue (Hamman) Kullen of Port activist and educator for Henry County, their children, Andrew and Megan. They Republic, Md., recently was appointed to McDonough, Ga. She resides in celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. McDonough, Ga„ with her husband, in 2005. Robin is the corporate manager of She is the first woman to ever represent Keith and Elizabeth (Sandvik '85) Kevin, and daughters, Ania and Ariana. environmental, health and safety for L-3 her county in the state House. She also Abrams reside in Denver, Colo., wilh Communications Corporation in New earned her MBA in management from the their daughters, Kelsey, Maggie, and Dorene (Shaffer) Jones of Ann Arbor, York, N.Y. University of Maryland. Allison. Keith recently was promoted lo Mich., launched a greeting card company vice president '60s-'70s programming for on July I named Baloney! Cards. The card Mary (Herald) Lesman is a stay-at- Infinity Broadcasting, with oversight of line is humorous, edgy, and sometimes home mom. She resides in Medford, N.J., the company's 12 oldies radio stations. He risque with ihe motto "Always a with her husband, Richard, and son, also will continue to serve as vice presi­ Chuckle." The cards are available in the Connor. dent of programming for the company's United States and Canada. Denver cluster of stations. Colonel David MacEwen is the chief Terry (Brocious) Sage, a certified of staff for the U.S. Army Human travel associate and master cruise coun­ Resources Command in Alexandria, Va. Cheri (Stasiowski) and Bob ('83) selor, is an independent agent for Travel George and Joyce (Pinnock) Lander He resides in Springfield, Va.. with his Baker reside in New Market, Md., with Experts, a host agency catering strictly to reside in Accident, Md., with their wife, Patricia, and children, Lauren and their children, Trey and Samantha. Cheri top producing travel agents. She resides in children, Kristin, Heather, and Amy. Joyce Katie. recently formed her own public relations Girard, Pa., with her husband. Randy. worked for 27 years as a speech pathologist in Garrett County schools. She firm in Frederick County, Md., called is on sabbatical to take classes in English Shoestring Communications. language learning and reading and to pursue additional education. 22 I CLARION AND BEYOND ALUMNI NOTES

CLASS OF ^ alumni spotlight CLASS OF 1984) 1989)

Linda (Shine) Costello is an ultra­ Tometsko Director Of Human Catherine Baker-Inzitari (M.S. '97) sound supervisor at St. Clair Hospital in is a principal with Frogkick Inc., a per­ Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in Pittsburgh Resources For Mercyhurst formance improvement consulting firm in with her husband, Joseph, and children, Asbury Park, N.J. She is a speaker for the Nicholas, Meghan, and Joseph. Jim Tometsko ('84) was named the director of human resources for e-learning Guild. She resides in Cream Mei'cyhursl College, Erie, Pa. Ridge, N.J., with her son, Zachary. Ken Howell is the regional vice presi­ "I'm very happy to be here," said Tometsko. "It's a really wonderful dent for MedCath Corporation, overseeing atmosphere and I'm looking forward to meeting everybody and making a Eric Lee of Enola, Pa., is the director all of the company's hospitals in the west­ difference." of finance at Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and ern United Slates. He still maintains his Prior to accepting the position at Mercyhurst, Tometsko worked in human Associates Inc. He has received his CPA role as the president/CEO of Arizona Heart resources in Spectrum Control, lie also worked at Clarion University as a resident and MBA. Hospital. He resides in Cave Creek, Ariz., director in the residence life program and then in the human resources department. with his wife, Susan, and children, Keith Tometsko earned a bachelor of science in biology from St. Vincent College and Leslie McSparrin of Sharon, Pa„ is a and Amber. his M.B.A. from Clarion. biology/chemistry teacher in the Tometsko resides in Girard, Pa., with his wife, Nancy, and son, Daniel. Sharpsville Area Schools. He was named James Moorehead is in charge of SVP the Most Outstanding Chemistry Teacher Corporate Banking for Sky Bank in of 2005 by the Penn-Ohio section of the Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides in McCandless American Chemical Society. Township, Pa., with his wife, Cindy, and children, Amanda and Alaina. Mary Retort-George and G.D. ('91) George reside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with Douglas and Penny (Auchmoody '85) their children, Lillian and Dominic. G.D. is O'Neil reside in Fredericksburg, Va., with an assistant professor of theater at Capital their children, Stephanie, Nicole, and DJ. University. Mary is an adjunct professor at Douglas is the engagement director for Terri (Robbins) Artman is employed Carolyn (Kusbit) Dunn is the Capital University. Business Engine Software. by the Highlands School District. She coordinator for marketing and summer resides in Tarentum, Pa., with her study abroad for East Carolina University Anne Slabinski recently retired from husband, Robert, and children, Valerie, in Greenville, N.C. She completed an MA the U.S. Air Force after 21 years as a secu­ I .aura, and Megan. in English in 2003 from East Carolina rity manager for the fifth LRS squadron. University. She resides in Greenville, She received her second Meritorious Susan (Gatesman) Bidell is ihe owner N.C, with her husband, Paul, and daugh­ Service Medal. She resides in Standish, of Accounting Options Inc. in Phoenix, ters. Olivia and Katherine. Mich., wilh her husband, Don, and daugh­ Ariz. She also has a licensed foster home. ters, Rebekah and Nicole. She resides in Phoenix wilh her husband. Brenda Daugherty-Shrivastava is a Robert, and children, Emily and Grace. behavior specialist consultant for James and Robyn (Wolff '89) Marjorie (Nanz) Smilowitz teaches Brookville Behavioral Health. She was Anthony reside in Unionville, Conn., with second grade at Silverbrook Elementary LTC Anthony Gambone of Burke, one of the first people to complete their children, Bud and Kyra. James is a School in Fairfax Station, Va. She resides Va., is a systems engineer EMIT and Westminster College's new Elementary training NCO for the U.S. Army in West in Lorton, Va., with her husband, Gary. Lieutenant Colonel USAR. He was Guidance Counselor Certification Hartford, Conn. He also earned his M.A. in recalled to U.S. Army Active Duly in May Program. She is also a licensed administration and communication arts from University of the Incarnate Word in Timothy Williams was recently pro­ 2005 and is serving in Iraq in Operation professional counselor and nationally San Antonio, Texas. moted to supervisory special agent in tin- Iraqi Freedom as Ihe Senior Advisor to the certified counselor. She resides in Special Events Management Unil- Commandant Iraqi Signal School. Strattanville, Pa., with her son, Neel. Counlerterrorisni Division at FBI head­ Rhonda (Kennemuth) Johnston owns quarters. He resides in Stafford, Va., wilh Michael and Amy (Opina '91) Afsaneh (Moezzi) Greco is a her own company, Rob Johnston Appraisal his wife, Marlene, and daughters, Amanda, Tysarczyk reside in Fairfax, Va., with pharmaceutical executive for Nicoderm Services, and is a certified general real Cassie, and Alexis. their children, Eric, Mia, and Ivan. CQ, Nicorette and Committ. She earned estate appraiser. She resides in Michael is an associate partner in IBM her MBA with honors from Duquesne Parkersburg, W.Va., with her husband, Business Consulting Services. He received University. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., Rob, and children, Anna and Leah. his MBA from Marymount University in with her husband, Joseph, and children, Arlington, Va. Amy is the manager of Andre, Roya, and Justin. Daniel Roberts Jr. recently was Health Operations forAARP. promoted to market claim manager, over­ seeing casualty claim operations for the :S OF Margaret (Sabella) Lashinsky- northern Ohio market for Allstate Bernecky is the part owner/organizer of Insurance Company. He resides in South 1985 Ekklesia Threads in Franklin, Pa. She Euclid, Ohio, with his wife, Monica, and resides in Oil City, Pa., with her husband, children, Daniel III and Faith. Randy, and children, Rachel, Michaela, Rick Capozzi is an associate for Ihe and Reagan. human resources development center at Wendy (Solt) Rose is an adjunct statis­ Penn State University. He is also a profes­ Philip Popielski is the assistant princi­ tics professor for HACC. She resides in sional public speaker, doing more than 100 East Berlin, Pa., with her husband, Dan, presentations per year. He resides in pal of East Middle school in the Carroll County Public Schools and is also in and daughter, Abigail. Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa., wilh his sons, Michael Locke of Aurora, Colo., is a charge of the BEST program. He resides in Tyler and Benjamin. technical specialist in chemistry and was Westminster, Md., with his wife, Karen (Winsock) Shannon is the recently transferred to Quest Diagnostics in Stephanie, and children, Cassandra, Mike, owner of Kitwize 4 Kids. She received a Michele (Averill) Miller is a reading Denver, Colo. Sydney, and Josh. master's degree in deaf education from specialist/lead teacher in the Erie City Bloomsburg University in 1992 and a School District. She received her doctorate Todd Wheeler is the vice president of master's degree in Educational Richard Schlorff is an accountant for of education in child youth studies: cur­ Wheeler Projects Inc., which specializes in Administration from Johns Hopkins Software Engineering Center in Fort riculum development and systematic theme park and entertainment venues. He University in 2003. She resides in Belvoir, Va. He received his master's change from Nova Southeastern resides in Saint Cloud. Fla., with his chil­ Woolwich, N.J., with her children, Erica degree in management. He resides in University in 2004 and is a member of Phi dren, Amy and Chris. and Donovan. Gamma Sigma. She resides in Erie, Pa., Mineral, Va., with his wife, Zoe. with her husband, Gerald.

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Lynell (Knapp) Shattls is the associate Toni (Ross) Bloomfield is a news vice president of human resources of the producer at WCMH-TV in Columbus, CLASS OF ^SSOF Carlyle Group, a private equity firm in Ohio, and is the vice president for the Washington D.C. She resides in junior league of Columbus. She resides in 1991) [1992) Alexandria, Va., with her husband, David. Columbus wilh her husband, Paul, and son, Ross. Tessie (Dunmire) Amaranto recently Rev. Thomas Burke of Pittsburgh, Larry Thomas of Upper Darby, Pa., is was selected as one of four health and safe­ Pa., is a Roman Catholic priest in the the owner of the Three Rivers Marketing Curtis and Ronda (Grammes) Craig ty directors from across the country to go Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Company. reside in Furnace, Pa., with their children, to the American Red Cross National Celia and Caleb. Ronda is the accounting Headquarters in Washington, D.C, to Michael Carey of Fishers, Ind., Stacy Wig is a fitness professional wilh coordinator for the School of Theatre at develop a health and safety readiness recently was appointed executive director the International Federation of Body-build­ Penn State University. assessment tool that will be available and of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity and Phi ing. She also owns a personal training and used by all health and safety departments to Sigma Kappa Foundation. Prior to that, he nutrition consulting company and is a Heather (Eighty) Dengler is an increase training reach and revenue. She was awarded the Lehigh Tradition of coach for several all-star cheerleading English teacher for Bermudian Springs resides in Vandergift, Pa., with her Excellence Award, an award given to teams al Haydcns Gymnastics in Evans, High School in York Springs, Pa. She husband, Gary. faculty and staff that exemplify ihe values Ga. She resides in Augusta, Ga., with her resides in Fast Berlin, Pa., with her hus­ and traditions of Lehigh education. husband. Paul. band, Bobby, and children, Sage and Skye. Tamra (Straub) Carfagna is a homemaker. She resides in Menomonee Shannon Fitzpatrick of Upper Darby, Greta Zuck is a licensed psychothera­ Michael Giamoni is a market manager Falls, Wis., with her husband, James, and Pa., recently was promoted to assistant pist with her own private practice. She at LORD Corporation. He resides in Apex, children, Jonathan, Jacob, and Ava. CASSP coordinator of Delaware County. earned her master's degree in psychology N.C, with his wife, Patti, and son, from Gannon University. She resides in Nicholas. Melinda (Sudik) Gustkey is a stay-at- Jack Masich is a technology specialist Apex, N.C, with her husband, Steve home mom. She resides in Clinton, Ohio, for Fairfax County Public Schools in Luyendyk, and daughter, Aleta. Tina (Betz) and William ('96) Girt with her husband, Aaron, and children, Reston, Va. He is also the head golf coach reside in Latrobe, Pa., wilh their children, Nathan and Benjamin. for Fairfax High School. He resides in Ian and Jenna. William teaches seventh Manassas, Va„ with his wife, Sheri. grade world cultures al Latrobe High School. Tina is a learning support teacher Kelli (Porterfield) Leone is a teacher CLASS OF trainer/literacy facilitator in the Loudoun Art Walker is an English teacher and at Franklin Regional High School. County Public Schools in Leesburg, Va. head football coach at North Allegheny 1994) She resides in Boonsboro, Md., with her High School in Wexford, Pa. He was Jeanette (Woodcock) Hoover is a husband, Toby, and children, Tyler, Brent, named the Pennsylvania State High School speech/language therapist for Chester and Alii. Football Coach of the Year in 2003 and Penny (Farmery) Birch recently Company Intermediate Unit 24. She 2004. He resides in Mars, Pa., with his became a stay-at-home mom after nine resides in North East, Md., wilh her MaryAnn (Schuster) MacKrell wife, Angela, and sons, Brady and Casey, years in career services at Clarion and husband. Kurt, and daughter, Karlie. teaches second grade in the Allegheny- SRU. She resides in Butler, Pa., with her Clarion Valley School District. She resides husband, Joseph, and daughter, Autumn. Mary Anne (Clark) and Bill ('93) in Chicora, Pa., with her husband, Terry. Jordan reside in Brookville, Pa., with their children, Justin and Maeve. Mary Anne is Robert and Patricia (Wolovich) CLASS OF a third grade teacher in the DuBois Area McMillen reside in Jeannette, Pa., with School District. their twins, Tyler and Grace. Patricia is a 1993) business system analyst for Elliott Company in Jeannette. Robert is an Todd Ashbaugh teaches seventh grade assistant principal at Greensburg Salem alumni spotlight social studies in the Fox Chapel Area High School in Greensburg, Pa. School District. He is also coaching middle school boys and girls' basketball teams at G.D. and Mary ('89) Retort-George Fox Chapel. He received his master's reside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with their degree in education from IUP in 2003. He Clarion University Graduate children, Lillian and Dominic. G.D. is an resides in Kittanning, Pa., with his wife, Marries Childhood Friend assistant professor of theater at Capital Jessica, and daughter, Eliza. University. Mary is an adjunct professor at Capital University. Maninder Sethi C89) has a classic love story about meeting his wife after Cindy (Shields) Davies is the band many years of separation. director at Chapel Hill Elementary in the Sethi, who was born in India, and his wife, Tamara, were childhood friends in Wendy (Brown) Stehler is a job Baltimore County Public Schools. She developer at Rose House. She resides in India. They losi touch with each other when both of them left the country to pursue resides in Baltimore, Md., with her hus­ career goals. Tacoma, Wash., with her husband, Scott, band, Brian, and daughter, Chloe. and daughter, Samantha. for Sethi, il was a decision to earn his master's degree al Clarion. He liked the business program and received a good recommendation about the college from Kelli (Matson) Geist is a program spe­ Shelley (Mulig) Territ teaches first relatives living in Erie, I'a. Al Clarion, he earned a master's degree in business cialist in youth services for the U.S. administration. grade in the Chartiers Valley School Department of Health and Human Sethi worked very closely wilh Dr. Timothy Wilson, professor of marketing, District. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with Services. She resides in Butler, Pa., with now retired, gaining techniques in marketing and sales thai helped him to build his her children, Nicholas, Alexandra, Ava, and her husband, Chad, and son, Alexander. Julia. own company. He was also a graduate assistanl during his time al Clarion and that gave him useful experience in his current career. Pamela (Bedison) Huffman is a Amy (Opina) and Michael ('86) After Sethi's graduation he worked for a short time in New York City before reporter for the Clarion News. She resides Tysarczyk reside in Fairfax, Va., with their joining a computer company in Washington, D.C. Ii was in Washington that he was in Emlenton, Pa., with her husband, Dallas. children, Eric, Mia, and Ivan. Michael is an reunited with Tamara after 23 years. and son, Alexander. associate partner in IBM Business Sethi had attended a social gathering in Washington with old friends from India Consulting Services. He also received his who were working in the area. Tamara, who was living in Canada at that time, was Amy (Ransom) Lutz (MLS '95) is a MBA from Marymount University in visiting Washington. D.( . kindergarten teacher at Riverview Arlington, Va. Amy is the manager of "I saw her from across the room, but I did not recognize her because it had Elementary in Spotsylvania County, Va. Health Operations for AARP. been so long, " said Sethi. "I asked my friends if they knew her. and they told me it She resides in Fredericksburg, Va., with was Tamara, I was shocked! We began talking and everything jusl clicked." her son, Parker. Sethi and Tamara dated foi two years after they reunited and married in 1995. "'It was the best thing thai ever happened to bolh of us." said Sethi. Robin (Adamson) Shamblen is a Sethi is operating his own business. Business Brokers USA. His company pharmaceutical representative for Pfizer. assists small and medium-si/ed companies with acquisitions. He has also run a She resides in Charleston W.Va., with her technical company thai was bought out a few veins ba husband, Michael, and daughter, Audrey. Maninder and Tamara Sethi arc living in (• ills, Va. I 24 I CLARION AND BEYOND LUMNI NOTES

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Sherrie (Park) Kahle is a Adam and Mary Beth (Curry '97) Sean Boileau is an adjunct professor at Jennifer (Cook) Brown is the day care developmental preschool teacher for Earnheardt reside in Clarion, Pa., with Gateway Community College in Phoenix, director for Cray Youth and Family Intermediate Unit 9. She resides in their daughter, Ella. Adam is an assistant Ariz. He is also a therapist at the counsel­ Services in New Castle, Pa. She resides in Brockport, Pa., with her husband, Mervin, professor al Youngstown University. He is ing center at Gateway Community College New Castle with her husband, Michael, and children, Cassidy and Reina. also completing his dissertation at Kent and third year Ph.D. student at Arizona and children, Evan and Emily. Stale University in communication studies. State University. He resides in Phoenix, Margaret (Collarini) Kindt works for Ariz. Desiree Dahm of Los Angeles, Calif., the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She Jenifer (Frazier) Kaye is a learning is the district director of Muscular resides in Coatesville, Pa., wilh her support teacher at Cranberry High School Danene Brown of Richmond, Va., is a Dystrophy Association in Sherman Oaks, husband, William, and son, Jack. in Seneca, Pa. She resides in Cranberry, physical therapist at PT Works. She also Calif. Pa., with her husband, A.J., and daughters, received her doctor of physical therapy Michael and Amy (Woodward) Klein McKenna and Kennedy. from Slippery Rock University. Melinda (Laese) Ford is an assistant reside in East Brady, Pa., wilh their professor of family medicine at the Ohio children, Shaun and Shaylah. Michael is a Kari King is the regional mathematics Kimberly Conway of Portland, Ore., University College of Osteopathic receiver for the Tractor Supply Company coach for the school district of is an intern in the master of divinity pro­ Medicine. She resides in Albany, Ohio, in Clarion. Philadelphia. She received a master's gram at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in with her husband, Josh. degree in educational administration with Columbus, Ohio. Deborah (Szelc) and Jeffrey ('91) principal's certification from Gwynedd Ami (Kopac) and Scott ('96) Gereb Necciai reside in Matthews, N.C, with Mercy College. She resides in Amy (Hughey) Cronk is a personal reside in New Cumberland, Pa., with their their son, Nathan. Deborah is an account Philadelphia, Pa., with her husband, lines underwriter for Erie Insurance. She son, Trenton. Ami is an instructional facili­ executive for Principal Financial Group in Warren. resides in Erie, Pa., with husband, Scott, tator/literary coach in the Harrisburg Charlotte, N.C. and children, Caitlyn and Hunter. School District. She earned her masters Amy (Muzzey) Scott teaches fifth degree in teaching and curriculum with Joel Santora is a probation officer in grade in the Seneca Valley School District Todd Eberly is a senior research ana- reading specialist certification from Penn Westmoreland County. He resides in in Cranberry Township, Pa. She received lyst/adjuct faculty member for the Center State University. Lower Burrell, Pa., with his wife, her master's degree in education from for Health Program Development and Rachelle. RMU. She resides in Seven Fields, Pa., Management, University of Maryland. He Shauna (Ross) Kush teaches first with her husband, Shawn, and daughter, defended his doctoral dissertation in June grade at Pinewood Elementary in Mount Amy (Koshute) Stone teaches first Madison. 2005, "The Impact of Medicaid Managed Holly, N.C. She resides in Mount Holly, grade in the Conemaugh Township School Care on Racial and Ethnic Health N.C, with her husband, Doug, and three District in Davidsville, Pa. She earned her Brian Smith is a partner in the CPA Disparities." He resides in Columbia, Md., children. master's degree in curriculum and instruc­ firm Ruzomberka Holland Renk Smith in with his wife, Christina. tion from Gannon University. She resides Sewickley, Pa. He resides in Cranberry David Roth HI is an assistant con­ in Windber, Pa., wilh her husband, Jerry. Township, Pa., with his wife, Jennifer, and William and Tina (Betz '94) Girt troller for McKinney Financial Services sons, Zach, Parker, and Chase. reside in Latrobe, Pa., with their children, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides in Erin Treaster of Tampa, Fla., is the Ian and Jenna. William teaches seventh Pittsburgh with his wife, Colleen senior product specialist for Valera Heather (Kaeselau) Wynkoop teaches grade world cultures at Latrobe High (McCloskey). Pharmaceuticals in Southwest Florida. second grade at Gaston Day School in School. Tina is a learning support teacher Gastonia, N.C. She earned her master's at Franklin Regional High School. Terry and Jaime (McChesney '98) Robin Paine and Scott Thomas reside degree in education in 2000. She resides in Stoops reside in Willow Springs, N.C, in Portage, Pa., with their children, Evan Gastonia with her daughters, Grace and Bridget (Taube) Lagano is a home with their son, Ian. Terry is an education and Logan. Robin received her M.A. in Rebekah. school mom of five children. She resides policy analyst for the John Locke counseling and substance abuse from in King George, Va., with her husband, Foundation in Raleigh, N.C. He is also Slippery Rock University. Frank. working on his Ph.D. in foundations of education from the University of Virginia. Kimberly (Tobias) Lewis is a contract processor for Cool Ridge Corp./Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Hagerstown, Md. She resides in alumni spotlight ^i^^^^"""" Hagerstown with her husband, Mike, and CLASS OF daughter, Nora. |99fT) Holly (Conner) Wadding is a part- Sexauer Marketing Manager time instructor for the Penn State Better Brandy (Fulmer) Britenbaugh is a Kid Care Program. She resides in Dayton, certified occupational therapy assistant at For Post-Gazette Newspaper Pa., with her husband, Brian, and children, LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh. She is Ezra, Grace, and Elliana. also working on a masters of science Michael Sexauer ('88) has joined the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper, degree in occupational therapy from the Pittsburgh, Pa., as its marketing manager. He brings to the newspaper a wealth of Carrie Wissinger of Wooster, Ohio, is University of Findlay. She resides in experience in direct marketing and strategic planning. an admissions counselor at Ohio State Glenshaw, Pa., with her husband, Kevin, Sexauer received his degree from Clarion in communication and has also a University Agricultural Institute in and daughter, Katelynn. graduate of Wake Forest University's Babcock Graduate School of Management. Wooster, Ohio. She graduated from Kent His expertise is in direel marketing and strategic planning. State in May with a master's degree in Teresa (McHaffie) Hamilton is a education. She is also a board member of At the Post-Gazette, he will oversee market research and serve as a consultant retail implementation analyst for Sprint the Ohio College Personnel Association, to advertising on how thev can best reach their target markets through traditional PCS in Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in serving as the newsletter coordinator. newspaper products and direel marketing. Beaver, Pa., with her husband, Michael, He plans to utilize the company's consumer database in a way that will serve as and son, Maxton. an important resource for the newspaper and its advertisers alike. One of his first projects was to analyze and recommend changes to the paper's distribution of Jeff Levkulich is a weekend preprints to non-subscribers. anchor/reporter for WYTV-33 News in Sexauer resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., wilh his wife, Diana, and children, Cameron Youngstown, Ohio. He resides in id Nathan. Boardman, Ohio, with his wife, Jennifer. CLARION AND BEYOND 25 ALUMNI NOTES

Alvin and Dani (Konchan) Slaughter alumni spotlight reside in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Dani, a cer­ CLASS OF tified personal trainer, is a rehabilitation specialist for Atlantic Shores Healthcare in 1998) Pembroke Pines. Arbuckle Completes Career James McLaughlin is a clinical social Matthew Smith is the director of worker/psychotherapist in DuBois, Pa. athletics and student activities for the In Higher Education Greater Latrobe School District in Latrobe, Jennifer Nicholes of Hickory, N.C, is Pa. He resides in Greensburg, Pa., with his the human resources manager for Sypris Dr. Robert Arbuckle ('64) retired as President Emeritus from Lake Superior wife, Amy. Technologies in Morganton, N.C. She also State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in 2002. received her PHR certification. He currently lives in Apollo, Pa., with his wife, Lorraine (l)onati '63). They Catherine (Horniak) and Timothy have three grown children, Lisa, Robert, and Jeff. ('98) Yenca reside in Allentown, Pa., with Eric and Rachel (Gemza '98) Vollmer Arbuckle earned his degree from Clarion in history and went on to obtain his their son, Isaac. Catherine teaches math in reside in Charlotte, N.C. Eric is the vice master's degree and doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University. He joined the Easton Area School District. Timothy president/senior IT process engineer for the faculty at Penn State and served as a professor until 1974 when he accepted is a math teacher in the Bethlehem Area Wachovia Corporation in Charlotte. He is a the position of dean of faculty at Penn State's New Kensington Campus. He School District. He received a master's performer with the Carolina Voices. became campus executive officer in 1977, holding that degree in education from Wilkes position until accepting the presidency of Lake Superior University in classroom technology and a Sate University in 1992. The student activity building ; Timothy and Catherine (Horniak '99) master's degree in education from Wilkes Lake Superior State University is named in his honor. Yenca reside in Allentown, Pa., with their University wilh a Pennsylvania Certificate son, Isaac. Timothy is a math teacher in the During his career in higher education, Arbuckle as an Instructional Technology Specialist. Bethlehem Area School District. He received the John E. Wilkinson Award, Penn State's received a master's degree in education highest honor for administrators. He was the recipient from Wilkes University in classroom tech­ the Theta Xi Foundation Scholarship and the Colonial nology and a master's degree in education Dames of America Fellowship. He has published a from Wilkes University with a book, contributed to others, and has authored many Pennsylvania Certificate as an Instructional scholarly articles. He is listed in Who's Who in Technology Specialist. Catherine is a math American Colleges and Universities and in the ••SOI teacher in the Easton Area School District. Dictionary of American Scholars. In 2004, he received the Penn State Alumni Association's 2000 highest honor, being named a Penn State Alumni Fellow by the university's board of trustees. ARBUCKLE Heather (Champion) Brady is a Arbuckle was also active in community patent attorney for Morris, Manning, & leadership. He served as president of two chambers of commerce boards and Marlin LLP in Atlanta, Ga. She resides in helped to create another chamber, chaired two United Way campaigns, and served Atlanta with her husband, Paul. 99S0 on several state and local boards including the YMCA, Salvation Army, hospitals, and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Diane (Whitcsides) Craig teaches first He has extensive involvement with Rotary, at the club, district, zone, and grade at Inwood Primary Elementary Michalee (Lopuh) Christy is the high international levels. He served as president of two clubs and as chair at the district School in Inwood, W.Va. She resides in school vocal director at Mercer High level of all avenues of service including the Rotary Foundation, ambassadorial Winchester, Va., with her husband, School. She resides in Mercer, Pa., with scholars committee, group study exchange committee, and district conference Christopher. her husband, Aaron. committee. He served as district governor for the greater Pittsburgh Rotary clubs in 1986-87 and as group leader for Rotary exchanges to Italy and Venezuela. He Maria (Massie) Eshenbaugh received Gregory Clark of Hockessin, Del., served as training director for zone institutes in 1999 and 2000 and as /one leader a master's degree in business was recently promoted to senior loan for the Polio Eradication Campaign. administration from the University of officer at Louviers Mortgage and will be At the international level, Arbuckle was the Rotary International President's Phoenix. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., running the branch of the company out of Representative at district conferences and as a member of the Task Force for the wilh her husband. Tom, and son, Gavin. Pennsville, N.J. Disabled. For his Rotary efforts, Arbuckle has received the Rotary Foundation's Citation Nathan Graham is a legislative Christopher Dembowski is a senior for Meritorious and was inducted into the Rotary Hall of Fame. He was a Walter research specialist for the American manager of corporate development for Head Fellow of District 7450, a Paul Harris Fellow Plus 5, a Rotary Benefactor, a Education Services/Pennsylvania Higher Premier Mortgage Funding Inc. in charter member of the Bequest Society, and a major donor lo ihe permanenl fund Education Assistance Agency in Clearwater, Fla. He resides in Clearwater of the Rotary Foundation. For his work in polio eradication he received the 1 [arrisburg, Pa. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Jenny. Legacy to Children Award from the Rotary Foundation. with his son, Jonathan. Bonny (Spence) Dieterich teaches third grade in Fulton County Schools in Beth (Turner) and Greg ('95) Keil Atlanta, Ga. She resides in Gerogia. reside in Fairview, Pa., with their daughter, Madeline. Belh is an accountant at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Amanda (Blauser) Engles is a staff Frank Mikolic of Lititz, Pa., is an Sara Miller of Verona, Pa., is a JS. Pennsylvania in Erie, Pa. accountant for Farmers National Bank of archaeological principal investigator for learning support teacher at Linton Middle Emlenton. She resides in Seneca, Pa., with A.D. Marble and Company in Camp Hill, School in Penn Hills School District. She her daughter, Emilee. Pa. is also a track coach for Riverview School Trisha (Wilson) Rimpa is a substance District. abuse counselor for GECAC in Erie, Pa. Jessica (Storey) Horvath is a teacher Nathan and Erin (Lloyd '00) Miller She earned a master of arts in clinical in the Stroudsburg Area School District. reside in Charlotte Hall, Md., with their Maureen (Beuchert) O'Brien is a psychology from Edinboro University. She She earned her master's degree in daughter, Amy. Nathan is an archivist at speech-language pathologist for The resides in Waterford, Pa., with her curriculum/instruction in 2003. She resides the National Archives is Suitland, Md. Treatment and Learning Center in husband, Steven. in Stroudsburg, Pa., with her husband, Rockville, Md. She earned an M.S. from John, and daughter, Emma. Kelly (Luczynski) Miller is a human Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, resources recruiter at Comcast Cable in Speech-Language Pathology. She Michael and Michelle (Adams) Lis Communication in Knoxville, Tenn. She resides in Gaithersburg, Md., with her hus­ reside in Gainesville, Va. Michelle is an resides in Knoxville with her daughter, band, Michael. instructional coach for Fairfax County Anna. Public Schools in Fairfax, Va. Steven Palmer is an assistant manager at Walgreen's in Suwanee, Ga. He resides in Buford, Ga., with his wife, Christina, and children, Riley and Nicholas. 26 I CLARION AND BEYOND ALUMNI NOTES

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Melissa Bartell of Cranberry Twp., Kelli Adams of Centerville, Va., is a Jason Ashe of Exton, Pa„ is an assis­ Gretchen (Walker) Aston is a Pa., is a reading specialisl in the Butler military software analyst for Northrup tant mortgage consultant of the Oxton behavior specialist, autism specialty, for Area School District. She graduated from Grumman in Fairfax, Va. Home Marketing Center for the Trident Northwestern Human Services, High Point the College of William and Maty with a Mortgage Company/Prudential Fox and Center, in DuBois, Pa. She resides in master's degree in reading. Melissa Bosch of Winchester, Va., Roach Realtors in Devon, Pa. DuBois with her husband, Jason. teaches fourth grade in the Warren County Jennifer (Mars) Coddington teaches Public Schools in front Royal, Va. She Alicia Barnett of Winter Haven, Fla., Jason Bidish of Oil City is a producer third grade in Jackson Local School in recently was honored in Who's Who is a kindergarten teacher for the Lake for Barr's Insurance of Oil City, Pa. He is Massillon, Ohio. She resides in Canton, Among America's Teachers. Wales Charter Schools in Lake Wales, Fla. also a member of the Take Pride in Oil Ohio, with her husband, Malt. City Committee and the Youth Professional Brianne (Simpson) Brausnstein of Nicole (Cristini) Bonini of Harrisburg, Network and serves on the board of direc­ Michelle (Carcic) Edwards of Huber Allison Park, Pa., is the head preschool Pa., is a clerk for the Pennsylvania State tors of the 360 Mentor Center and YMCA. Heights, Ohio, is a physician assistant for teacher/group supervisor for the Orion Police in Harrisburg. the radiology physicians of Springfield, Child Development Center in Allison Park. Melissa Dunkle of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a Ohio. She also earned her masters of Jared and Katerilynn (Cattau '05) marketing assistant for Marketing science in physician assistant. Henry Crawford HI Of Pittsburgh, Chase reside in South Park, Pa. Jared is a Assistant/Leed's in New Kensington, Pa. Pa., is a customer service representative at post-closing specialist for National Real Jennifer (Gutowski) McMullen Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Estate. Katerilynn is a speech therapist for Scott Kane of Clarion, Pa., is an artist teaches third grade for the DuBois Area Pittsburgh. The Learning Institute. illustrator for Clarion University. School District. She resides in DuBois, Pa., with her husband, David. Suzanne DeGrazia of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dominick Franchino of Las Vegas, Michelle McElroy of New Castle, Pa., is a customer service representative at Nev., is a project geologist for AMTI in is the director of human resources for Drew and Jennifer (Wojewodka '02) Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Henderson, Nev. CoinTel Services Inc. McWilliams reside in Waxhain. N.C. Pittsburgh. Drew is a sales and marketing represents John Martinez was recently promoted Amy (Kessler) McKinley is a Title I tive for Ryan Homes. Carolyn (Herdman) Fisher is the to GS-11 "Traffic Management Specialist" reading specialist in the Oil City School choral director at John Hanson Middle and also "Safety Officer" for the UAE District. She resides in Seneca, Pa., with Kristina (Seymour) and Erik ('02) School in Waldorf, Md. and also owns a detachment of 831st Transportation her husband, Michael. O'Brien reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Kristina private woodwind studio in LaPlata and Battalion of the U.S. Army. He also is a speech/language pathologist in an Waldorf. She is a graduate student at the documents, coordinates, and tracks Margie Savolskis of Munhall, Pa., is a early intervention preschool. University of Maryland. She resides in military cargo movement and is deployed dancer for the Care Bears Live National LaPlata, Md., with her husband, Thomas, in Kuwait. Tour. She is also a therapist at the Western Kelly (Freshwater) Pencak is a and daughter, Mary. Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in speech language pathologist for Brooke (Olson) Miller teaches sixth Pittsburgh, Pa. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Beth Griffin of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a grade reading and math at Huston Middle Greensburg, Pa. She resides in Apollo, teacher in the Slo-Rox School District, School in the Burrell School District. She Michael Shoaf of Beaver Falls, Pa., is Pa., with her husband, Robert, and son, Mckees Rocks, Pa. received her Reading Specialist a special education instructional supervisor Benjamin. Certification from Clarion University in for the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School Craig and Tricia (Muzzey) Hartle 2005. She resides in Lower Burrell, Pa., in Midland, Pa. Jamie (Dauber) Plaster is a manage­ reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Craig is an with her husband, Justin. ment technician at the office of education accountant at JetNet Corporation in at Edinboro University. She is the presi­ Sewickely, Pa. Tricia is a documentation Ryan Peffer of Lancaster is an assis­ dent of the Northwest Pennsylvania development specialist for the web at tant golf professional for the Lancaster Association for Education Highmark BCBS in Pittsburgh. Country Club in Lancaster, Pa. He is also a CLASS OF Communications and Technology and the member of the Philadelphia Section PGA. co-keynote speaker chair for the Crystal (Little) Hockenberry of 2005) Pennsylvania Educational Technology Boalsburg, Pa., is a copywriter at Forever John and Beth Ann (Stewart '02) Expo and Conference. She resides in Erie, Broadcasting in State College, Pa., and a Stoops reside in Butler, Pa. with their son, Ashley Baker of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Pa., with her daughter, Jalen. marketing coordinator for Green Horizon Tyler. John works for the University of teaches seventh grade language arts at Landscape in Boalsburg. Pittsburgh and Beth works for Lifesteps. AH Rhea is working wilh a ministry Southmoreland Junior High School. that reaches out to youth and young adults Jocelyn Necciai of Charleroi, Pa., through a music school, worship, a coffee works al the Washington County Juvenile house, and traveling bands. She resides in Probation Center. Miami, Fla. alumni spotlight) Beth Ann (Stewart) and John Stoops Wendy (Bonanno) Senior is a special ('03) reside in Butler, Pa., with their son, education teacher for Dickenson Mental Tyler. Beth works for Lifesteps and John Health Center (Crossroads) in Ridgway, works for the University of Pittsburgh. Pa. She resides in Byrnedale, Pa., wilh her Babington Co-Owner Of New Restaurant daughters, Allie and Eilla. Carrie (Lopuh) and Ben ('04) Nadine (Manilla '81) Babington and her husband, Shawn, along with their Thompson reside in New Bethlehem, Pa., partner, Ellen O'Day from the Clarion River Lodge, recently opened an Italian Amy Snyder is a freelance photogra­ with their son, Caleb. Carrie is the cuisine restaurant, Sweet Basil and Jack's Salotto in Shippenville, Pa. pher/writer. She resides in New Castle, assistant director of admissions at Clarion Pa., with her daughter, Marley Jean. University. "We are from completely different backgrounds, but with Sweet Basil we share a great common interest in the business and in the area," said Babington. "Our David Snyder of Butler, Pa., is the goal is to create a place that fit into the hometown feeling of Clarion, but still new librarian for Dorseyville Middle attract the visitors that come lo the area for all of the activities, Cook Forest, and School in Fox Chapel School District, all the other things to do from educational to recreational." .hick's Salotto means "Jack's Saloon" in Italian. It seats 20-30 people, features Aaron and Kristy (Butler) Weese eight beers on tap served in frosted mugs, and offers a diverse wine list with some reside in Hermitage, Pa., wilh their son, very unique and individual wines. It also features an espresso bar. Noah. Aaron is the director of 21s' Century Nadine also teaches third grade at the Immaculate Conception School in Community Learning Center in the Sharon Clarion, Pa. She and Shawn reside in Cooksburg, Pa. with their sons, Gus and City School District. Ben. CLARION AND BEYOND I 27 ALUMNI NOTES

Aaron and Melinda (Sudik '91) Mike and Kimberly (Tobias '96) Brian ('97) and Nichole (Grimes '98) Gustkey, a son, Benjamin Frederick, April Lewis, a daughter, Nora Jane, July I, Iagnemm, a daughter, Kylie Grace, March CLASS OF 23, 2005. 2005. 16,2005. 2005) Michael and Lori (Closson '91) Kiley, Scott and Amy (Hughey '96) Cronk, a Nathan ('99) and Erin (Lloyd '00) a son Jack Michael Kydd, Jan. 7, 2004. son, Hunter Cole, July 6, 2005. Miller, a daughter, Amy Morgan, July 16, 2005. Robert and Sherri (Rainelli) Bowser Robert ('91) and Patricia (Wolovich Erik and Holly (Hosford '96) reside in Waldorf, Md. Robert teaches AP '91) McMillen, twins, Tyler and Grace, Morphy, a daughter, Emily, May 26, 2005. Timothy ('98) and Catherine world history at McDonough High School July 22, 2004. (Horniak '99) Yenca, a son, Isaac Brian and Holly (Conner '96) Timothy, July 8, 2005. in Charles County, Md. Sherri teaches life Aldo ('93) and Stacey (Hoppel '92) Wadding, a daughter, Elliana, July 13, skills at La Plata High School, Charles Scalise, a son, Enzo James, March 30, 2005. Nathan ('00) Graham, a son, Jonathan County, Md. 2005. Paul, June 29, 2005. Scott ('99) and Stacy (Andrews '96) Stephanie Carl of Cranberry Shelley (Mulig '91) Territ, twin girls, Goldbach, a daughter, Riley Nicole, June Tom and Maria (Massie '00) Township, Pa., is a TSS at North Western Ava and Julia, March 21, 2005. 29, 2005. Eshenbaugh, a son, Gavin Lane, April 18, Human Services. 2005. Chad and Kelli (Matson '93) Geist, a Michael and Jennifer (Cook '97) Autumn Carroll of Natrona Heights, son, Uriah, June 25, 2005. Brown, a daughter, Emily, Oct. 5, 2004. Greg ('95) and Beth (Turner '00) Pa., teaches first grade at Grandview Keil, a daughter, Madeline Ashley, June Jessica and Todd Ashbaugh ('93), a Sharon (Ellenberger '97) Hamilton, 27, 2005. Elementary in Tarentum, Pa. daughter, Eliza, Oct. 11, 2004. adopted Nathan Andrew, born May 10, 2004 in South Korea, came home on Dec. Brian and Nancy (Mackin '00) Michele (Talak) Psilos ('93), twins, Katerilynn (Cattau) and Jared ('03) 29, 2004. Stevens, a daughter, Claire, July 11, 2005. Chase reside in South Park, Pa. Jared is a Mattox Julian and Alexandra Helena, July post-closing specialist for National Real 8, 2005. Ben and Cindy (Poole '98) Amy Snyder ('01), a daughter, Marley Estate. Katerilynn is a speech therapist for McConnaughey, a son, Andrew Benton, Jean, July 22, 2005. Michael and Robin (Adamson '93) The Learning Institute. Aug. 17,2005. Shamblen, a daughter, Audrey Kate, Jan. Robert and Kelly (Freshwater '01) 19, 2005. Ryan and Ashley (Ganz) Detrie reside Michael and Teresa (McHaffie '98) Pencak, a son, Benjamin Charles, May 6, Hamilton, a son, Maxton, Feb. 8, 2005. 2005. in Fair Oaks, Pa. Ryan is a mortgage Brian and Cindy (Shields '93) Davies, processor and is pursuing an M.B.A. a daughter, Chloe Virginia, Jan. 7, 2005. Terry ('97) and Jaime (McChesney Wendy (Bonanno '01) Senior, a Ashley is a paralegal for two attorneys at '98) Stoops, a son, Ian James, May 2, daughter, Eilla Cueina, Jan. 27, 2005. McMillen, Urick, Tocci, Fouse, and Jones, Steve Luyendyk and Greta ('93) 2005. the biggest law firm in Beaver County, Pa. Zuck, a daughter, Aleta Claire, Jan. 31, Matthew and Charlene (Burris '02) She is also pursuing a law school degree. 2005 Aughton, a daughter, Margaret Lillian, July 19,2005. Paul and Toni (Ross '94) Bloomfield, Kathleen Lutz of Gastonia, N.C, a son, Ross, Aug. 3, 2004. teaches kindergarten in Lincoln County Schools. Joseph and Penny (Farmery '94) Birch, a daughter, Autumn, Aug. 15, 2004. alumni spotlight Corry Riley is an outreach business consultant for the Clarion Small Business Bobby and Heather (Lighty '94) Development Center in Clarion. He Dengler, a daughter, Skye Madeline, received his M.B.A. from Clarion May 17,2005. Belmont Promoted To Executive Vice President University in May 2005. He resides in Scott and Robin (Paine '94) Thomas, Brookville, Pa., with his wife, Lisa, and a son, Logan, June 30, 2005. Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, has daughter, Hannah. promoted Scott Belmont CH}) to executive vice president and chief information Kurt and Jeanette (Woodcock '94) officer. Belmont was the senior vice president of information technology. Hoover, a daughter, Karlie Elizabeth, May Belmont will be based al UMG's New York City headquarters and will oversee 23, 2005. all aspects of the company's worldwide [nformation Technology (IT) resources and capabilities. He is responsible for worldwide IT strategic planning and Michael ('94) and Amy (Woodward initiatives, policies, standards and security. He will also serve as a board member '94) Klein, a daughter, Shaylah, Nov. 21, of Royally Services. 1 ..I'., a joint venture between 1 IMG, Warner Music, Exigen 2004. and Lightspeed Partners, formed to develop and provide core royalty processing Mervin and Sherrie (Park '94) Kahle, services. a daughter, Reina, May 7, 2005. "Scott is an outstanding executive with a distinguished Hack record of running highly efficient, world-class IT operations for complex organizations," stated Bill ('93) and Mary Anne ('94) Marinus N. Ilcnny. the company's vice chairman and chief financial officer. "He Robert and Susan (Gatesman '86) Jordan, a daughter, Maeve Elizabeth, Feb. will serve as a key leader in enhancing the effectiveness of our IT functions, and Bidell, a daughter, Grace Sophia, April 17, 2, 2005. will play a significant role in helping us lo drive UMG's continued growth." 2005. Since 1998, Belmont has been responsible lor all North American IF activities Jeffrey ('91) and Deborah (Szelc '94) over a highly transformational period, Along these lines, he was responsible for a Michael ('86) and Amy (Opina '91) Necciai, a son, Nathan Christian, July 22, significanl portion of Ihe worldwide systems integration required by the merger of Tysarczyk, a son, Ivan, May 5, 2005. 2005. UMG and PolyGmm. and was later tapped (o lead key enlerprise-wide consumer Jonathan Acus ('87), a daughter, William and Margaret (Collarini '94) marketing initiatives for Vivendi Universal as driven by Vivendi's purchase of Sophia Dominga, Jan. 27, 2005. Kindt, a son, Jack, Dec. 14, 2004. UMG. Prior to joining UMG, Belmont worked for Electronic Data Systems Corp (EDS) for 15 years, overseeing a number of systems development and total out­ Dan and Stacey (Kimble '89) Swayne, Adam ('95) and Mary Beth (Curry sourcing agreements lor a variety of EDS' largest customers. a son, Connor, July 10, 2005. '97) Earnheardt, a daughter, Ella Grace, Belmont resides in New Canaan, Conn., wilh his wife, Susan, and child, Aug. 1,2005. Catherine Baker Inzitari ('89, '97), a Leighlon. son, Zachary, July 19, 2004. A. J. and Jennifer (Frazier '95) Kaye, Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company with wholly a daughter, Kennedy, June 9, 2005. owned record Operations or licenses in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Rob and Rhonda (Kennemuth '90) Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's largest global music pub Johnston, a daughter, Leah Anne, Aug. 1, Shawn and Amy (Muzzey '95) Scott, lishing operations. 2005. a daughter, Madison Jayne, June 15, 2005. Ihe Universal Music (Iroup owns Ihe mosl extensive catalog of music in ihe industry, which is marketed through two distincl divisions. Universal Music Monica and Daniel Roberts ('90), a Jennifer and Brian ('95) Smith, a son, Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). daughter, Faith. April 4, 2005. Chase, May 16,2005. Universal Music Group also includes cl.abs. a new media and technologies divi­ James and Tamra (Straub '91) Jeff and Nyssa (Ernharth '95) Birk, a sion. Carfagna, a daughter, Ava Elizabeth, son, Dallas Jeffrey, Jan. 18, 2005. Universal Music (iroup is a unit of Vivendi Universal, a global media and March 23, 2005. communications company. 28 I CLARION AND BEYOND ALUMNI NOTES

alumni spotlight

Murphy Releases Novel

Bruce Murphy ('62, '74) recently released his novel Maelstrom Inherited. The novel explores the idea that the propensity for the commission of a sin has a hereditary succession. The punishment for that sin and the instrument of penance follow (he same course. Roy Helton's poem "OP Christmas" is woven throughout ihe story via the Barton-Carter families. The deaths that occur in the poem are repeated with variation in the novel. Bruce has had short stories accepted by the University of South Florida's Sunscripts and the Pennsylvania (lame News. His first novel, The Joker and the More than 40 alumni returned to Clarion University September 30-October 2, Chest, was published in 2002. 2005, for the Black Student Union Reunion. Pictured above were alumni as Before entering college, Bruce spent five years with the l llh Airborne Division well as current students who attendied the Welcome Reception. The event of the U.S. Army. He then went to Clarion where he earned a bachelors degree in was organized by volunteers Angela Groom-Brown '80, Melvin Hubbard El English. He taught in the Penn Hills School Disttict in Pittsburgh, Pa., while earn­ 75, and Diane Logan Wells 79. ing ;i masters degree from Duquesne University and a diploma in education admin­ istration from the University of Pittsburgh. Bruce and his wife, Diana (Hemstreet '60), reside in Monroeville, Pa., and have one son, Christopher.

Christopher and Diane ('00 M. Louise Rhea ('35), Aug. 21, 2005. Whitesides) Craig, July 30, 2005. Elizabeth (Kifer '35) Wensel, Terry and MaryAnn (Schuster '91) Steven and Trisha (Wilson '00) July 5, 2005. Thomas and Carolyn (Herdman '02) MacKrell, June 18,2005. Rimpa, April 23, 2005. Fisher, a daughter, Mary Naomi, Sept. 22, Bernice Hewitt ('41), July 19, 2005. Michael and Lori (Closson '91) Kiley, Erik ('02) and Kristina (Seymour 2005. July 2, 2004. '01) O'Brien, May 21, 2005. John Longnaker ('48), Aug. 23, 2005. Jay and Amie (Clingan '02) Roth, a Rachelle and Joel Santoro ('94), Craig ('02) and Tricia (Muzzey '02) Mable (Johnson '51) Bailey, son, Isaac, May 13,2005. May 7, 2005. Hartle, Feb. 26, 2005. Aug. 23, 2005. John ('03) and Beth Ann (Stewart Warren and Kari ('95) King, Kevin ('02) and Lori (Finelli '04) '02) Stoops, a son, Tyler John, July 14, James Foley Jr. ('53), May 31, 2005. June 25, 2005. Yurkovich, Aug. 6, 2005. 2005. Floyd Stanczak ('53), July 29, 2005. Jennifer and Jeff ('98) Levkulich, Nicholas ('03) and Alexis (Hileman Jamie (Dauber '01) Plaster, a July 2005. '04) Basehore, May 28, 2005. daughter, Jalen, Dee. 6, 2004. Samuel Elder ('57), Aug. 11, 2005. Brenda and Keith ('98) Sharrow, Andrew and Jessica (Brutz '04) Amanda (Blauser '99) Engles, a John Brestensky ('69), May 6, 2005. Stoddard, June 4, 2005. daughter, Emilee, Aug. 24, 2004. March 19, 2005. Alvin ('99) and Dani (Konchan '99) Jared ('03) and Katerilynn Richard Thompson ('69), Heather (Kaeselau '95) Wynkoop, a Slaughter, June 11,2005. (Cattau '05) Chase, July 23, 2005. Aug. 20, 2005. daughter, Rebekah Christine, Oct. 22, 2004. Robert ('05) and Sherrie Willis Taylor ('70), July 3, 2005. (Rainelli '05) Bowser, June 25, 2005. Alan Petro ('71), April 30, 2005. Margaret (Sabella '88) Lashinsky Carl Munson ('73), Aug. 20, 2005. alumni spotlight and Randy Besnecky, Oct. 9, 2004. Rebecca (Hoagland '74) Howalk, Aaron and Michalee (Lopuh '99) July 23, 2005. Christy, Nov. 20, 2004. Randal Yoder ('81), July 8, 2005. Paul and Heather (Champion '00) Brady Jr., Dec. 31,2004. Laura Pancerev ('83), July 18, 2005. Elissa (Firment '99) and Matthew Patrick Ryan ('97), Aug. 14, 2005. Tunno, April 30, 2005. Don Elder, custodial employee, Aug. 9, 2005. Thomas Troup, retired employee, Aug. 14, 2005. Deaths Paul Kelso retired office of public safe­ ty employee, Joan Stover, retired physics department secretary, Aug. 1, 2005. Annabelle Clark ('30), May 25, 2005. Robert Baer, retired finance professor, Margaret (Elder '30) Weiser, Sept. 8, 2005. The Class of 1973 returned to Clarion on Aug. 2 to reunite and tour Aug. 29, 2005. A. Dean Stewart ('50), Oct. 3, 2005. campus. From left are: Nora Lewis, Carol Scruton, Sarah B. Graham, Louise (Cook '34) Mann, and Diane (Dinny) Spencer Hanson. All four had not been together for July 30, 2005. 29 years and spent time reminiscing about their time at Clarion, living in Becht Hall, visiting the library and Hart Chapel. Even though all four Madelin Ditty ('35), June 27, 2005. live in different states, they still keep in touch. CLARION AND BEYOND I 29 ALUMNI NOTES

Donald Campbell Alumni Information Update Dr. Donald W. Campbell ('26), 99, Campbell earned a bachelor's degree in The Center for the Advancement of Clarion University 1926 Clarion Normal School Class 1929, a master's degree in 1930, and his 840 Wood Street President and former Clarion Junior High doctorate degree in 1936, all in the field of Clarion University, Clarion PA 16214-1232 School science teacher died Nov. 29, 2004. education from Penn State University. 814-393-2572; FAX 814-393-1834 Campbell was born September 5, 1905, Campbell worked for 29 years as director e-mail: [email protected] in Clarion. He attended Clarion Normal of reference and research for the Newark, School for three years studying education, N.J., school system before retiring in specializing in junior high school training. 1973. He also taught research and thesis Please check one: While attending Clarion, he participated in writing and educational measurement at U For publication U For Alumni files only, not for publication the year book staff, the orchestra, basket­ Seton Hall University during the spring ball team and the drama club. semester of 1957. After his graduation from Clarion Previously, Campbell had been a Normal School he taught at the newly research and statistical advisor at the state Name. organized Clarion Junior High, located in Department of Public Instruction in First M.I. Last Maiden the campuses Science Hall, today's Harrisburg, Pa. Campbell was also princi­ Founders Hall, teaching seventh grade pal in the Dowingtown, Pa., school system Class Major. American history, eighth grade civics and and taught in the ConneUsviUe, Pa., school ninth grade Latin. Campbell also organ­ system. Note: Data in boldface (blue shaded portions of this form) is for ized the first Clarion Junior High orches­ Surviving are a son, John; a daughter, Alumni Office use only and not for publication. Tan portions of the tra. Virginia; three grandchildren and three form are used in updates, so please fill out completely. great grandchildren.

Home phone -Work phone c Richard W. Kooman II o Home e-mail <1) . Work e-mail 05 Richard W. Kooman, 59, secretary of In addition to his wife, he is survived Cell phone the Clarion University Council of Trustees, by a daughter, Ashley of Chicago, III.; two o a past member of the Clarion University sons, Christopher of Denver, Colo., and Birth Date _ Foundation Board, and a law instructor at Brandon of Chicago, 111.; two step-daugh­ Clarion University, died Sept. 6. ters, Andrea Lake of Rosedale, Md., and e Prior to publication, the Alumni Office will contact you to verify information in the £ Kooman was born Jan. 16, 1946, the Kristen Botzer of Mt. Joy, Pa.; two step­ a update. The best time to contact you for verification is: son of Richard W. Kooman Sr. and Muriel sons, Curtis Botzer of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Wolstencrost Kooman. He married Norma Zachary Botzer of Shippenville, Pa.; a o Summerville Botzer on April 11, 1998. step-granddaughter, Mya Kolakowski of u» Address.. She survives. Mt. Joy; and a brother, J. Marlin of He was a 1963 graduate of Keystone Altoona, Pa. City State Zip High School, Knox, Pa., a 1967 graduate Kooman was a member and ruling- of Penn State University, and obtained his elder of the First Presbyterian Church in juris doctor degree in 1970 from Clarion. He was also a member of the Spouse's name Dickinson School of Law. He was an Regional Advisory board of S&T Bank, attorney in the Kooman Law Firm, which the board of directors of Kraus/Soree and ® Spouse's class (if alumni) he opened in 1985. Brookville Mining Equipment

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The 2005 Clarion Men's Basketball learn overcame Clarke had a strong 2005 averaging 13.2 ppg, 7.6 adversity to win the school's I2lh PSAC-West title. rebounds and led the PSAC with a 62.3 percent field The 2006 team hopes to return to the PSAC-West elite, goal percentage. But Clarke missed the final six games but will also have to overcome some early season with a knee injury, and after surgery, is working his injuries to make Ihe grade. way back. Head Coach Ron Righter, Ihe 2005 PSAC-West Franklin, who started 26 games at point guard last "Coach of the Year," is preparing for his IS"1 season year, tallied 90 assists along with 31 steals and 7 ppg. leading the Golden Eagles. Clarion posted a 19-9 over­ Collins missed last season with a fractured elbow. all record and a PSAC-West championship mark of 8-4 He loo is working his way back. In 2004 he set a in 2005. Righter has a Clarion record of 286-172 and a PSAC record going 8-for-8 from three point land at 19-year collegiate record of 310-196. IUP. He averaged 8.8 ppg and handed out 23 assists in With first team PSAC-West forward Ryan Wells 2004. and guard Lee Church gone, the Eagles will look to Madden suffered a season ending injury in his fifth veterans and newcomers to fill the voids. game a year ago and is also recovering from surgery. Second team PSAC-West guard I le averaged 11.2 ppg prior to the injury. Terrance Vaughns (Sr. Uniontown) Also returning and ready to contribute are was going to red-shirt the 2006 sea­ guard/forward Garrett Heath (So. Emlenton) and son, but that is up in the air now. center Chris Buchanan (Jr. Altoona). Vaughns, who has 976 career I leath chipped in 3.7 ppg, 24 assists and 22 steals points, averaged 12.1 ppg and last year and Buchanan added 3.5 ppg. Both are three- f had 5 I steals and 5 1 assists point threats. Heath canned 32 last year. Three newcomers, including guards Leon a year ago. Kennedy (Jr. Detroit) and Ryan Smith (Fr. t Also back in the fold are Phila-Frankford) and forward John Geiger (Fr. starlets center Michael McKees Rocks; Sto-Rox) expect to give the Eagles a CLARKE Clarke (Sr. Brooklyn, lift. Sto-Rox his senior year when the Vikings won the N.Y.) and guards Bobby Kennedy, a transfer from Wayne County CC, I i anklin (Jr. Pgh-Plum), PIAA title. averaged 20.2 ppg and 5 rebounds last year. Smith, a Top recruit Brent Nelson (Jr. Detroit; 6-6, 215, F) Justin Collins (lr. talented point guard, added 10.3 ppg and 7.8 assists to Lansdale) and Maurice and guard Frank Torbert (Sr. Imperial) have already Frankford High in the Philadelphia Public League. been lost for the season with injuries, giving the Madden (So. Upper Geiger, a red-shirt-freshman, averaged 20 ppg for Dublin). Eagles pause to potentially use Vaughns. VAUGHNS Young Eagle Wrestlers Seek Fresh Start In 2005-2006 2006 Eagles Single leg takedowns, cradles and the mats. Thus far, this has been a fi chances in 2006 and in the Reloading With pinning combinations. The 2005-2006 team to coach and we are looking years to come. wrestling season is here and the Golden forward lo starting Ihe season at the Starred as immediate Young Talent Eagles will use a bevy of young Penn State duals on November impact wrestlers are Matt wrestlers in this year's lineup. 13lh." Myers (125-Waldorf, A young and talented women's basketball team is looking to continue the success of Head coach Ken Nellis begins his Returning to provide veteran Md), Robert LaBrake the past few seasons here at Clarion. ninth season directing the wrestling pro­ leadership are sophomore MaU (133-North In 2005, Clarion was 23-7 overall, sec­ gram. Last year the Eagles were 3-13-1 Wilcox (Guys Mills) at Bennington, Vt.), ond in the PSAC-West with a 10-2 record, overall, placed fifth at PSAC's, sixth at 197, juniors T.J. Derrick Smith rd reached the semifinals in the PSAC and EWLs and 33 at the NCAA Division I McCance (Butler) at 149, (141- Mexico, earned a trip to the NCAA Division II Nationals. In eight years, Nellis has a Dave Gardner(N. N.Y), Dane National Tournament. dual meet record of 47-72-3. Huntingdon) at 174, Fuhrman The team will have to replace All- "We'll be much improved this year," Chris Lape (Coraopolis) American Heather Cigich, who set the commented Nellis. "We had a very at 133, sophomore Chris MCCANCE Clarion career record averaging 17 ppg in strong recruiting class and you can see Goings (Centerville, Va.) four seasons, along with starters Amelia that in the practice room. This team is at 165 and senior Charlie Cilinski (157/65-Moberly, Missouri), Nick Harris and Shay Godwin and key reserve going to be hard nosed and scrappy on (Gainesville, Va.) at 184. Billups (157/65-Elderidge, Iowa), Tiffany Peacock. Wilcox, an NCAA Division I Logan Downes (174- Valley HS- "We look at this year as both a reloading Qualifier in 2004 al heavyweight, is PA) and A.J. Brooks th moving down lo 197 and anticipating a (Hwt-Lewes, Delaware). and rebuilding season," Clarion's 17 year strong season. He was 12-14 in 2004 Myers, LaBrake, Fuhrman and head coach Margaret "Gie" Parsons, the and placed third at heavyweight at Brooks were all-state champions. winningest coach in school history (249-197 at Clarion, 359-270 overall), said. EWLs. Also in the practice room are McCance was 12-10 a year ago at Greg Lewis (141 -New "We may not win 23 games like last year, 149 and 10-17 as a freshman, while Providence, Pa.), Lucas but we have a chance to be a good, if not a (lardner was 8-15 at 174 a year ago. Christopher (157/65-McMurray, very good team," said Parsons. Lape posted a 15-17 record at 133 a year Pa.) and Brian Thomason Parsons has compiled a 249-197 record at ago and finished sixth at EWLs, while (165-Warnersville, Pa.). Clarion in 16-years. Last year she was voted Cilinski was 2-21 at 197, but is dropping the PSAC-West and Russell AthleticAVBCA lo 184. Goings was 8-25 al 174 in 2005 CLARION NOTES: Since 1959- D-II Region 2 "Coach of the Year." and placed fourth at EWLs at 174. 60 Clarion has a dual meet record Leading the way at the guard spots will be two returning starters - senior Melba Veterans also looking for lime will of 473-239-12 and had wrestlers Melton (N. Muskegon, Mi.) and sophomore be Toby Seger (So. Glenshaw) at 125 win 106 PSAC and 51 EWL indi­ 0) Ashley Grimm (Sugarloaf). and Nate Geesaman (Jr. Waynesboro) at vidual titles... Clarion also has had nd 141. eight individual NCAA Division I Melton earned 2 team PSAC-West A stable lull of talented newcomers Champions and 43 D-I All- honors last year averaging 11.8 ppg while has Nellis feeling good about the Eagles Americans. dishing out 142 assists and grabbing 65 steals. Grimm, the returning starter at point guard, had 125 assists, averaged 5.7 ppg, 3.6 Winter Sports Preview rpg and had 60 steals. MCCANC \\\\m\mWm\m\Wm\m\mm\m\mm\ CLARION AND BEYOND I 31

Wolf Leads 10 Returning All-Americans In 2006

Sixth year head coach Mark VanDyke is looking forward to Clarke was a three-time A-A in another strong year in the pool and on the boards as the Clarion relays and is a five-time career All- Women's Swimming and Diving team embarks on the 2006 American. Hauzl was a two-time A-A season. last year in relay events and Ogden Van Dyke led the Eagles to an 8-4 dual meet record, second earned one award. Kalata was a 2004 at PSACs and a 10th place showing at the 2005 NCAA Division All-American. II Nationals. Diving coach Dave Hrovat 2004 and 2005 NCAA Division II Female "Diver of the has a strong contingent with Year" Jamie Wolf (South Park) leads the Golden Eagles in Wolf, Teagan Riggs (Jr. 2006. Wolf has won the 1 and 3 meter NCAA D-II diving titles Meadville) and Ginny Saras each of the last two years and returns for only her junior season (So. Sugarloaf). Riggs earned at Clarion. A-A honors with a seventh MOOSE Overall ten All-Americans return in 2006. pace finish in the one meter competition and Saras was Ready in the pool are Sarah Besecker (Sr. lh lh Chambersburg), Brehan Heebner (Sr. 13 on three meter and I4 LEITZINGER Clarion Golfers Reading), Kristy Clarke (Jr. Campbell on one meter. Hall, NY), Brittany Hanzl (Jr. Also back for the Eagles will be 2004 PSAC "Rookie of the Win 2005 Golf Whitehall), Stacy Ogden (Jr. Clearfield) Year" Katie Kuntz (Jr. N. Canton, Oh.), Sari Cattoni (So. Lori Leitzinger (So. State College) and Lewis Run), Stevie Coble (So. Akron), Jess Kretz (Jr. Eighty- Championship Lauren Kalata (Sr., Trumbull,Ct.). Four), Sarah Beck (So. Brecksville, Oh.), Julie Dlugos (Sr. lh Clarion's Justin Moose took Leitzinger was 12 at nationals South Park), Vanessa Maus (Jr. Wexford) and Melanie Reade lh medalist honors and the Golden in the 200 back and 13 in the 100 (Jr. Erie). Eagles won the PSAC team title on back last year. Besecker mean­ Sunday, October 16, with a two-day while was 14th in the 200 IM and CLARION NOTES: Clarion has won 25 of the 30 PSAC titles th decided since 1976 ... Eight D-II titles have been won including total of 604 al Wrendale Country 15 in the 500 free. She is an Club. eight-time career AU-American, 1977, '78, '80, '81, '82, '83, '84 and '86... VanDyke's five-year th Clarion shot a 300 on Sunday, to 1 1 along with Heebner, who was 12 dual record is 36-12... A 1980 Clarion grad, VanDyke was a 12- go wilh their 304 on Saturday to win in the 200 fly and 14'" in the 200 time D-II All-American ... He was an assistant coach for 12 WOLF the team title. IM last year. years prior to taking over the head coaching reigns. Moose (So. North Huntingdon-Norwin) won the indi­ SWIMMING —————— vidual medalist honors in a playoff wilh IUP's Brian Galliea. Moose (74- 76) and Galica (77-73) were tied at Clarion Returns Seven 150 after regulation play. Moose won Freshmen Katrina Greer (Centre Hall) the playoff on the second hole. (fi and Leah Shrift (Ebensburg) will join the All-Americans In 2006 Also leading the Golden Eagles o duo in the backcourt. with All-PSAC honors were Tom Will Greer was a third-team Class AA All- Coach Mark VanDyke expects to DuBois), Sean McCormick (So. (Jr. Erie McDowell) and Charlie State selection at Penns Valley averaging continue the Clarion tradition in Charleston, WV), James Rankin Fitzsimmons (Fr. Toronto, Ont.) who 23.2 ppg, while scoring 1,987 career points. men's swimming and diving as he (Jr. Butler), Adam Smearman (Jr. placed third wilh 151 totals. Will had Shrift was a first-team Class A All-State welcomes back a balanced Altoona), Dan Walley (So. a 76-75, while Fitzsimmons carded selection from Bishop Carroll who won two team for the 2006 season. Sinking Spring), and Kyle rounds of 75-76. state championships. She averaged 18.7 ppg Last year's Golden Wamelink (Sr. Chagrin balls. Finishing fifth overall was Justin and 9.8 rpg her senior year and totaled 1,333 Eagles were 7-3 in dual meet Oh.) Scott (Jr. Monroeville-Gateway) with career points. action, placed second at the Two diving All-Americans a 79-73=152, while Zach Szwast (Jr. Providing quality depth at guard will be PSAC's and 15th at the also return for the Golden Johnstown-Conemaugh Valley) returning players junior Jessica Skeggs NCAA Division II Eagles. Senior Sean notched a 161 (85-76). (Akron, Ohio), sophomores Michelle Nationals. Clark (Bakersfield, Clarion had finished second at the h Johnson (Pgh - North Hills) and Jessica Back to lead the Ca.), who was I l' in PSACs the last three years and last Smith (Strattanville) and freshmen Chelsey way for the 2006 the three meter at won ihe PSAC title in 2002 with a Grabigel (Pgh/Highlands) and Angie Woods Golden Eagles are nationals, along wilh team score of 605. (Pgh/Westinghouse). returning All- Kevan Phillips (So. Expected to start in the post for the Americans Mike KILGORE Monroeville), CLARION NOTES: Clarion earned Golden Eagles are sophomores Jessica Cohen (So. who was eigth on ,h an automatic NCAA Division II Albanese (Crescent Springs, Ky.) and April Pickerington, Oh.), Chris Jones (Sr. one meter and () on three meter Regional berth in the Spring (May) Gratton (Bethel Park) Beaver Meadows), Mike Kerr (So. return. with a win at the PSAC Albanese averaged Lansdale), Adley Kilgore (Jr. CLARION NOTES: The Championships... Prior to 2002, the 6.9 ppg and 4.5 ^Ti^L Airville) and Kevin McCracken - Golden Eagles have won 24 PSAC lasl PSAC learn title in golf came in (Sr. Dallastown) in the pool. titles in Ihe pasl 35 years ... Coach 1982 under former A.D. and coach while Gratton is Kilgore was I llh at nationals in VanDyke has a five-year dual meet Frank Lignelli...Thai team featured a transfer from the 50 free, plus earned A-A honors record of 29-12... Diving Coach captain Joe Boros who is the Head James Madison. in three relays to become a four- Dave Hrovat begins his 16* season PGA Professional al Treesdale CC. in She played in time All-American. He has seven A- ... A I4-time NCAA "Coach of the Pittsburgh and a 1999 Clarion Sports nine games with A awards in two years. Year," he has crowned a total of 25 Hall of Fame Inductee. two points. She Cohen and McCracken national champions and 154 had 1,327 career were three-time All- All-Americans in men's and points at Bethel Park. Americans, while Jones was women's diving ... Assistant Freshmen Rachel a two-time relay All- coach Christina Tillotson Franklin American and is now a five- Sheets is starting her sixth (WarrenAVarren) and time career All-American. year coaching at Clarion ... Janelle Zabresky Returnees from the She was a 28-time All- (Dallas/Bishop PSAC team include American and five- O'Reilly) will provide Grey Arrigonie lime NCAA depth in the post. (So. Latrobe), Champion. Mike Chesterfield (Sr. i Kingston), Mike Gressler (Sr. PHILLIPS SCOTT omen's basketball T

32 I CLARION AND BEYOND SPORTS Katis Named Clarion Athletic Director

Dave Katis ('85, '88), 42, an experienced coach and under head coach Gene Sobolewski. administrator at Clarion University, was named the new Awarded his master's degree in education from Golden Eagles Athletic Director (AD) in August. The Clarion in 1988, Dave was hired immediately as the announcement was made by President Dr. Joseph P. director of marketing and public relations at Clarion Grunenwald. Hospital. In Summer 1989, he came back to stay at his Katis began his duties immediately and replaced alma mater, first as an assistant football coach. Robert Carlson, who previously announced his retire­ A full-time football assistant from 1989-1993, Katis ment. He becomes Clarion's sixth AD since 1927. The was recruiting coordinator, coached wide receivers, sig­ previous ADs were J.O. Jones (1927-35), Waldo S. naled in offensive plays and helped coordinate the sum­ Tippin (1935-66), Frank Lignelli (1966-86, 87-90), Dick mer football camp. Besnier (1986-87) and Bob Carlson (1990-2005). "I feel like 1 couldn't have written a better script of "Dave was chosen from a highly competitive national experiences lo prepare me for the athletic director's posi­ pool of candidates," said Dr. Grunenwald. "An extremely tion," reflected Katis. "My first experience on campus as hard-working professional and a person who is complete­ a coach was working with quality people such as ly dedicated toward moving Clarion University forward, Al Jacks, Charlie Ruslavage, Gene Sobolewski, his personal background, dedication, experiences, excel­ Dick Pae and the football staff. Their respect for lent character and judgement provided a complete pack­ Student athletes, within (he confines of a age that was essential to his selection." successful football program, was the best Prior to being named athletic director, Katis was the education I could have received." acting associate AD for the 2004-05 year and handled Dave moved on to the admissions office as NCAA eligibility requirements, compliance, student ath an assistant director of admissions from 1994- lete progress, student employment and more. 97. Along with his office duties and time as Katis has put togelher a unique blend of experience at transfer counselor at the Clarion campus, he also Clarion thai began as a student in ball 1981 and culmi­ helped initiate new and innovative programs at nated with being named Ihe Golden Eagles AD. I le has the Venango Campus which helped stimulate been a student, coach, administrator, broadcaster. enrollment under Dr. Grunenwald. KATIS recruiter, fund raiser, promoter, organizer and more. His The Clarion University Foundation came calling pleasant personality is coupled wilh a strong desire to in 1997 and Katis became a development officer, and "Dave has all the attributes to be an outstanding ath­ make Clarion the best it can become, recognizing ils past then the director of major gifts and college development letic director," said Tripp. "I had the pleasure of bringing traditions while molding new ones. from 1997-2005. him on board with the foundation in 1997 and he did a "It has been my dream, ever since I stepped foot on Katis was part of Clarion's first-ever Capital tremendous job in that capacity. Now, we welcome him this campus in 1981, to become the athletic director al Campaign "Investing In Futures." Charged with raising as director of athletics and we know he will represent the Clarion and follow the legacy and leadership of $8.1 million, Katis was an integral part of a team that university, our student athletes and our alumni in the best outstanding men such as Mr. Tippin, Mr. Lignelli and Mr. raised $11.4 million in contributions for various scholar­ traditions of Clarion University". Carlson. I'm looking forward lo the challenges the posi­ ships and building renovations. A native of Harrison City, Pa., Katis earned letters in tion brings and to try and build onto the tradition that has "I am very thankful for the time I've spent with a football and track at Penn Trafford High and graduated in been built here. It's up to me now lo try and take our pro number of people that have taught me a variety of man­ 1981. gram to the next level," Katis said. agement skills," said Kalis. "I learned people and recruit­ Katis resides in Clarion with his wife, Julie, sons, Katis came to Clarion as a student in 1981 and was ing skills under John Shropshire in Admissions. Harry John and Kyle, and daughter, Lauren. He is the son of immcediatel y involved with the football team as a student Tripp (vice president Student & University Maggie Mazzoni of Monroeville and the late Jack Katis. er. He was involved wilh the radio-tv operations on Affairs/Clarion Foundation) taught me all about the He has a brother Ken (Class of 1991) and a sister Kim camppu s and became a student football coach in 1985. world of cultivating major gifts and fund-raising, and Dr. Thomas. After earning a degree in communication in 1985, he was Grunenwald showed me how run an organization when named a graduate assistant football coach from 1985-87 we worked together at Venango Campus."

Clarion University Snodgrass Named Acting Associate A.D, Wrestling and Basketball Wendy J. (Hamilton) Snodgrass, 26, was named the acting associate athletic director, 'Live On The Web' compliance coordinator and senior woman administrator in September. Her duties include NCAA eligibility certification of Clarion's student athletes, compliance, student athlete progress, student employment and much more. "We were very impressed with Wendy's credentials and character throughout the inter­ Remember, you can hear view process," said AD Dave Katis. "We know she will do an excellent job here at Clarion Clarion University basketball and welcome her lo (he Golden Fagle athletic family." Wendy is a native of Washington, Pa., and a 1997 graduate of Trinity High School. and wrestling during the 2005- She was a four-sport athlete in high school including swimming, tennis, cross country 06 season live on the web, and (rack. She enrolled at Westminster College and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public according to Sports Information Relations with a minor in Marketing in 2001. A four-year letterwinner on the Titan Director Rich Herman. Swimming team, she was a three-time NAIA swimming All-American under coach Rob Klamut (Clarion '82). She earned her A-A honors in 1998 with finishes in the Wrestling and basketball 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 medley relay. She was co-captain of the enthusiasts can access Red swimming team and was named to the GLIAC All-Academic team in 1999-2000. Zone Media (Pittsburgh) direct­ She became the assistant marketing director for the Beaver Valley Mall from June 2001 January 2002, then accepted a graduate assistantship in the athletic ly on the day of the event at department at California University of Pennsylvania and enrolled in graduate www.redzonemedia.com, school. She was awarded a Master of Education Degree in December 2003 from California, while gaining valuable experience in athletic department duties such as NCAA Compliance, Game Contracts, Athletics Budget Preparation, Grade Reports, Golf, Hall of Fame and Athletic Promotions Committees and much more. th Prior lo accepting the position at Clarion, Wendy was a permanent 8 grade math SNODGRASS substitute teacher in Pymatuning Valley School District (Andover, Ohio) in the 2004- 2005 school year. CLARION Wendy is married to Jeff Snodgrass. GOLDEN EAGLES CLARION AND BEYOND 33 •1 PARENTS PAGE w Expect The Unexpected "Mom, the Health Center is sending me to the ER." These are not words a parent wants to hear from their son, especially one that is over 200 miles away, but nevertheless this is the call we received the end of September. Our son, a freshman at Clarion had been having abdominal pain off and on for four days and the nurses at Keeling were concerned. His next call was from the ER at Clarion Hospital. "Mom, they say I have to drink this disgusting stuff so they can do a CAT scan of my abdomen. Do you want to talk to the doctor?" Clarion ER was very cooperative and his doctor called me soon after with an appraisal of the situation; why they were doing the CAT scan, what they were looking for and how they wished to proceed. Even though prior to becoming a stay-at-home wife and mother, I was a critical care nurse, my anxiety level was high. Did they know what they were doing? Was our son in good hands? With our son out on his own in a new town for the first time, I felt very insecure. Of course my husband and I decided my only choice was to pack a quick suitcase and set out on the four-hour drive to Clarion. I was met at the ER by a very caring staff who had been taking exceptional care of our son. He was in good spirits, even though apprehensive about how this would come out. The staff had him laughing and as comfortable as possible. The doctor was informative and soon the surgeon arrived to give me the news that he wanted our son to stay the night for observation as the appendix was still a con­ cern. The next morning we met with a GI specialist who was able to allay our i worst fears and provide a treatment option that would only require medication at present. The nursing staff was thorough with discharge information and we were out the door. We made a stop at the Keeling Health Center and I was impressed by the compassion shown there. They were pleased we stopped by to inform them of the FAMILY DAY 2005 outcome and the follow-up care he would be receiving. I was relieved to know I was leaving our son in very capable hands. I also was pleasantly surprised to find that the Comfort Inn in Clarion has a special rate for the family of students in the hospital and the staff was very sup­ portive, as I did not know how long I would need to stay. They allowed me to have a later check out and kept a room on hold for me in case I found I needed to stay longer. All things considered, a frightening situation was made easier by the profes­ sionalism and friendliness we experienced all along the way. We would still rather not get a call like that again, but if we do, I think we will feel much better knowing there are knowledgeable, caring staff both at Keeling Health Center and Clarion Hospital, who have our son's welfare at heart.

Laurie Willson Clarion University Parent

The Unexpected Strikes Home: Clarion Grads, Parents Die In Crash On Alaskan Highway

Two 1979 Clarion graduates who met They had gone for a drive in Iheir rent­ He said Iheir parents mel in their senior Lawrence and Sue Kosko in their senior year, married and had three ed Ford Focus and by 9:25 a.m. had gone year at Clarion and never neglected Lawrence Joseph Kosko, 48, and Sue children, including twins currently attend­ about 40 miles south of Anchorage on the romantic gestures, like getting flowers and (Ressler) Kosko. 48, of Monroeville died ing Clarion, died in September while sight­ Seward Highway, a two-lane road thai gifts for each other on holidays and Sept. 25. 2005. due to an auto accident in seeing along a scenic highway in Alaska. winds through an open mountainous anniversaries, even after nearly 25 years of Anchorage, Alaska. Friends and relatives flocked to the stretch and links the two cities. marriage. He was head of information technology home of Lawrence and Sue Kosko, both State police said the Koskos were "You could tell they were in love. I can for ABRATAInc. Pittsburgh. 48, to provide what comfort they could to moving at the speed limit, 65 mph, when a almost never recall a fight. They were per­ She was a speech therapist for 13-year-old Gavin and twins Jarrett and pickup truck, also driving 65 mph, veered fect for each other in every aspect." he HealthSouth in Monroeville. Trevor, 19-year-old sophomores at Clarion across the median and slammed head-on said. They were preceded in death by a University of Pennsylvania, who were sud­ into their vehicle. He said his mother, a speech therapist, daughter, Kristin Kosko. denly thrust into heading the household. They died shortly afterward, before res­ was in remission from breast cancer and Surviving are their children, Trevor, The boys' parents arrived in Alaska a cou­ cue vehicles could take them to a local had reconstructive breast surgery three Jarrett and Gavin Kosko; his parents, ple of days early for a business trip related hospital. weeks ago. She had planned to resume Eugene and Anna (Denne) Kosko of West to Lawrence Kosko's job as head of infor­ Jarrett Kosko, a computer science work Monday. Mifflin; her parents, Harry and Lois mation technology at ABARTA Inc., a major at Clarion, had spent hours learning Clarion University Student Senate (Heady) kessler of Monroeville; and his Pittsburgh-based firm involved in oil and high-tech acrobatics from his father, who recently voted to provide book money for sisters, Jean Thomas, Cindy Bonacci and gas production, Coca-Cola bottling and he said he idolized. But he is most con­ one semester for ihe twins. Janet Kus/.aj. publishing. cerned about Gavin, a student at Gateway (Paris of this article were taken from a Junior High School. printed article by Gabrielle Banks of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.) 34 I CLARION AND BEYOND

CLARION AND BEYOND Clarion and Beyond is pub­ "^Alumni Calendar Greetings From lished three times a year by the www.clarion.edu/alumni The Alumni Board Of Clarion University Clarion University Alumni Association and the Office of DECEMBER 2005 reunion time, and class photos. Class It's our pleasure to be able to Student and University • Saturday, Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., speakers and reunion diploma Relations. Send comments to: tell you of an exciting opportunity Student and University 1867 Gircle Event. Members of the presentation for the classes of 1946, for Clarion Alumni who are too far Relations, Clarion University, 1867 Cirele can join President and 1961 and 1966. from campus to become a more 840 Wood St., Clarion, PA Mrs. Joe Grunenwald and Charles P, • Saturday, May 6,12:15 p.m. active part of the Clarion family. 16214-1232; 814-393-2334; FAX 814-393-2082; or e-mail Leach, President, Clarion University Alumni Banquet, Gemmell Student Many of us have the opportuni­ [email protected]. Foundation, Ine., lora luncheon Complex. Class speaker and reunion ty to attend the many events avail­ ALUMNI ASSOCIATION reception at Tambellini's Ristorante, diploma presentation for the Class of able to alumni on the Clarion and BOARD OF DIRECTORS 139 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh; Pa.. 1956. Venango campuses. You are always Lois Linnan, President ('56), The reception will be followed by encouraged to attend the many Richard C. Malacarne, cultural, athletic and other events the Radio City Rockettes Christmas JULY 2006 president elect ('63), Andrew A. of interest to you. We see many Restauri, Treasurer ('86), Spectacular al 2 p.m. The event is by • Saturday, July 2, Friday, July of you at special alumni events Teresa F. Wood, Secretary ('95, invitation only. To inquire about the Dr. Frank Rocco '62 '96, '97), Amanda Blackhurst, 15 PA State System of Higher such as Homecoming or Alumni (President, Eagle IK67 Cirele and learn how lo be Education Alumni & Friends Weekend. How great to be able Ambassadors), Wendy A. become a member, please visit Greek Isles Tour. Greek Isles Clayton Gonzalez ('85), Robert to renew old friendships and see the new happenings on cam­ A. Dandoy (74), Mary Beth www.clarion.edu/fbundation/ Cruises offers exciting itineraries pus. Details of time and place of these many events are (Curry) Earnheardt ('97, '99), circle.shtml. onboard the impressive Grand always available on the www.clarion.edu Website and through Dr. Samuel A. Farmerie ('54), Princess, with ils spacious mini- the alumni office publications. Susan (Reft) Goble ('80), Larry W. Jamison ('87), Dr. Gus JANUARY 2006 suiles and private balconies. Only But what of those of us who live a bit too far away to get Johnson ('53), Terry Koelsch • Tuesday, Jan. 17, Friday, Princess covers the region in such to campus and yet want a personal connection with our fellow ('64), Daniel Leightley ('97, '99), February 3 PASSHE Alumni & elegance, from the historic ruins of alums? Well, chances are there are several Clarion alumni Leif R. Logue ('92, '96), living near you who want that connection also. The Alumni Rosemary (Cherico) Friends South American Cruise Athens to the sunny orchards of Relations Office is announcing their initiative of developing Neiswonger ('91), Ronald A. (SOLD-OUT). Oceania Cruises and Corfu. For more information, visit Paranick (76), Fred S. Port, III aluinnivacalions.com. more regional alumni chapters across the country and would ('89, '99), John T. Pulver ('95), Ihe Insignia will guide you through like you to participate (see the article detailing this initiative Donald E. Reno ('55), Stephen bustling, modern metropolises and • Monday, July 24, Saturday, A. Rifici ('88), Dr. Frank Rocco that appears elsewhere in this publication). ('62), Christine L. Spencer introduce you lo little-known July 29. Pa. State System of To date, several regional chapters are active or beginning ('94), Leslie L. Suhr ('00). seaports, and present a world of Higher Education Alumni & in Washington, D.C, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and, of course, haunlingly beautiful adventures. Friends Canada Cruise. Our neigh­ COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Pittsburgh. Dr. Syed Ali-Zaidi, Susanne A. Visit Buenos Aires, Montevideo, bors to Ihe north greet you warmly I can tell you of my own experience with gathering Burns, H. John Drayer 77, Puerto Madryn, Fori Stanley and as they invite you lo spend time Clarion Alumni out here in the land of the Vikings, where Richard R. Hilinski, secretary, other equally beautiful places; cruise enjoying their hospitality. Set sail walking on water is no miracle during the months of January, R. Lee James 74 & '83, chairperson, Howard the Chilean Fjords; watch Ihe from New York City on one of February and March...Minnesota. (Don't ask me how I got Shreckengost.vice chairperson, colonies of penguins and herds of Carnival's largest ships with an here. I suppose il was the same way you got there ! ) With the Jeffrey J. Szumigale, Ron sealions .... so much lo see anil do! amazing 5 Day Canada Cruise. For help of the Alumni Relations Office, I learned of the number Tarpley, student trustee, Judy and location of the alumni in our area and had the office staff To find oul more aboul this chance information, visit www.alumnivaca- G. Hample, Ph.D., Chancellor, send RSVP letters of invitation announcing our get together at State System of Higher of a life time, visit alumnivaca- tions.com Education,(ex-officio). a central location. Some of us got together beforehand by tions.com. phone and decided on arrangements and simply ordered from Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald the menu in a restaurant that gave us a private room in which Vice President of Student • Thursday, Aug. 11, Friday, to meet at no charge. We of course tipped the waiter heavily. and University Affairs • Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m., August 19 PA State System of Well, heavily by my Clarion class of 1962 standards. We rep­ Harry Tripp Erie Admissions Reception. Higher Education Alumni & resented a 42-year span of graduation dates with different Assistant Vice President of interests and experiences, united by our background as Student and University ("larion University President Dr. Joe Friends Irish Heritage Tour. On Clarion Alumni in an alien land. We had many Clarion Relations Grunenwald, CU college deans, and your tour you will travel by luxury mementos to hand out including luggage tags, coffee mugs, Ron Wilshire '72 motorcoach. Ihe program CU admissions staff members will refrigerator magnets, etc. supplied by the Alumni Relations Clarion University of Pennsylvania is encompasses airport transfers, daily committed to equal employment and be attending a reception lor area Office. We even had an Alumni Office staff member join our equal educational opportunities for ell high school students. All alumni sightseeing program, breakfasts, qualified individuals regardless of race, gathering as she was in the area on university business. We color, sex, religion, national origin, residing in ihe Erie area are encour­ table d'hote dinners, medieval had a great three hours together and took an oath to do it affectional or sexual orientation, age, disability, or other classifications that aged lo attend the reception and banquets, cabarets and visits to again. are protected under Title IX of the bring along a prospective student. attractions. For information on the Education Amendments of 1972, The Alumni Relations Office will be most pleased to help Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of I ocation ol' this event to be Irish Heritage Tour, visit alumniva- you with your gathering and, where possible, send representa­ 1973, the Americans with Disabilities calions.com. Act of 1990, and other pertinent state announced. tion from the university. Have a great gathering! and federal laws and regulations. Best wishes to you from your Alumni Board. Direct equal opportunity inquiries to the Assistant to the President tor MAY 2006 SEPTEMBER 2006 Social Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier • Thursday, May 4, Science • Saturday, Sept. 16, Family Administration Building, Clarion, PA Expo area K-12 Science and CU Day. Clarion Golden Eagles vs. 16214-1232. 814-393-2000. Student presentations, lectures. West Chester at 6 p.m. The Pennsylvania EDITORIAL STAFF: Located in Gemmell, details to State System of Higher Education Editor: Ron Wilshire follow. OCTOBER 2006 Assistant Editors: Tom • Friday, May 5, (TENTATIVE): The System Works for Pennsylvania Schott, Paul M. Hambke • Friday, Oct. 6, Clarion Alumni Invitational Golf Writers: Ashley Call, Rich University Alumni Association Herman, Chris Rossetti, Tom Scramble. Hi-Level Golf Course, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a member Schott, Colleen Williams, Ron Kossuth, Pa., Cheek back for more Distinguished Awards Banquet of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Wilshire. • Saturday, Oct. 7, Homecoming. details. STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD OF Photography: Pete Hartle, Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Cheyney Ron Wilshire, Rich Herman, • Friday, May 5, 7:30-9 p.m. GOVERNORS Jerry Sowden, Melissa Hollier President's Reception, Official University at 2 p.m. Design: Scott Kane Residence Reception for members Chairman. Matthew E. Baker, Kenneth M. Jarin, Mark of the reunion classes of 1945, 1946, MAY 2007 Collins Jr., Marie Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugoiecki, 1956, 1961 and 1966, and their • The Clarion University Daniel P. Flby. Michael K. Hanna, David P. Holveck, Vincent guests. Concert Choir is planning a tour J. Hughes, Vice Chairman Kim E. Lyttle, Allison Peitz, Vice • Saturday, May 6, 9:15 a.m. to Germany and Austria. For more Chairman C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Guido M. Pichini. Edward Class Reunions, Gemmell Student information, contact Dr. Hank G. Rendell. James J. Rhoades. Christine J. Toretti Olson, Complex. Continental breakfast. Alviani at 814-393-2384, or at Aaron A. Walton, and Gerald L. Zahorchak. hal viani ©clarion, edit. CLARION AND BEYOND I 35 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni Association Board Of Directors Announces New Members

The Clarion University Alumni Association announces degree in education from California University of four new members to its Board of Directors. Dr. Samuel Pennsylvania and took graduate courses al Ihe Venn Stale Farmerie ('54), Susan (Reft) Goble ('80), Don Reno University. He retired in 1989 from Bethel Park School ('55), and John Pulver ('95) will serve two-year terms District. He resides in Bethel Park wilh his wife Mary beginning July I, 2005. (Vescio '55). They have two grown children, David and Farmerie received his bachelor's degree in education Elizabeth. from Clarion. He went on to earn a master's degree in Reno taught and coached basketball for Bald Fagle Area education from Westminster College and doctorate in School District in 1955-56. He then joined the Bethel Park education from The Pennsylvania State University. He is the School District, teaching and coaching basketball until his curator of Cultural Artifacts at Westminster College. He retirement in 1989. He has been a pari of Clarion University FARMERIE resides in New Wilmington, Pa., with his wife, Janice. They reunion committees and has attended man) alumni affairs. have three grown children. Randy. Todd, and Wendy. He has been the president of ihe Bethel Park Athletic Hall RENO Farmerie was a professor and director of graduate of Fame since 1999. programs at Westminster College from 1966 until his Pulver graduated from Clarion University in 1995 with retirement in 1996. He authored "Clarion University's a bachelor's degree in special education. He completed a Centennial History" and "125-Year History."' He served on M.S. degree in leadership workforce education and develop Clarion University's Class of 1954 50th reunion committee, ment from 'Ihe Pennsylvania State University in May 2005. Goble graduated from Clarion with a bachelor's degree He is the executive director of Lycoming Career and in management/marketing. She is involved wilh real estate Technology Center in Williamsport. Pa. He resides in management with R&S Rentals in Clarion. Pa., a company Williamspori wilh his wife Tina (Plankcnhoni '95).; she owns with her husband, Fredrick Goble. Fredrick also children, Sarah anil Grace. attended Clarion University. They have two children, Loren Pulver has attended Clarion University homecoming eel and Todd. She is active in her church, school and sports ebralions. lie is active in business and industry partnerships, boosters. stale legislative issues, and education. Reno graduated from Clarion with a bachelor's degree in social studies and English. He received a master's GOBLE PULVER

Alumni Reunite After 50 Years 1 continued from page 12 alumni spotlight "I have a lot of respect for Fitz," Fitzsimmons had two years of said Cordell. "He didn't go to many nuclear engineering at the Naval social events because he was working Postgraduate School in Monterey, in Brookville. He was always well- Calif. He also took additional college Butler-Klaich Helps Plan Three Rivers Regatta mannered and seemed like a courses and earned his M.B.A. degree gentleman." Fitzsimmons said, "I am from Auburn University before retiring Molly Butler-Klaich ('02) has been Promotions Department, assisting wilh live- very proud of Avalon. She became a from the U.S. Navy in 1977. involved in planning and running the remotes and special events. She kept in close single mother when her daughters were "The liberal arts degree in science Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta for Ihe lasi contacl wilh Ihe company during her senior 8 and 10. She continued her 32-year and mathematics I received at Clarion four years as the event coordinator of Renda year al Clarion, and was offered a position as teaching career, earned her advanced gave me the basics for all of the high- Broadcasling/U.S. Fvenls & Marketing. an event coordinator with U.S. Events & degree and became a homeowner all level information I had in graduate Butler-Klaich graduated from Clarion Marketing, Inc. following her graduation. with little or no help. Today, she is school," said Fitzsimmons. "Clarion with a degree in communication. She chose She selected to work at (he corporate office active in community functions, an ele­ gave me a well-rounded education that lo earn her degree from Clarion because of of Renda Broadcasting in Pittsburgh, Pa. mentary tutor with her church and sings opened the doors to any field I wanted the small class sizes thai allowed her the Renda Broadcasting owns 24 radio sta­ in the church choir." to pursue." opportunity to interact wilh her professors tions in seven markets as well as a subsidiary He also grew up on a farm between Following his retirement from the and classmates. company, U.S. Events & Marketing, Inc., Summerville, Pa., and Corsica, Pa., navy, Fitzsimmons bought and operated "My first priority in looking for a which produces the Pittsburgh Three Rivers near Clarion University. "I decided on a a real estate agency, which he operated university was the academic setting," said Regalia. Friday that I was going to college and until 1989. He continues in the real Butler-Klaich. "Unlike ihe larger universities Butler-Klaich works closely with the classes started on Monday," recalled estate business today, working for within the Pittsburgh region with larger Three Rivers Regatta every year holding a Fitzsimmons. "My teacher from my Prudential Decker Really in Virginia enrollment, I wanted a school thai featured great amount of responsibilities. She main­ one-room schoolhouse drove me to Beach, Va. small class sizes that gave me the opportuni tains the Regalia Website, http://www.three- Clarion and dropped me off. I enjoyed Both Cordell and Fitzsimmons ty to interact with my professors and class­ riversregatta.com, and creates a (ri-fold science and mathematics and I was a attended the 2005 Homecoming activi­ mates. I found thai benefit wilh the commu­ Schedule of events that has a distribution of slow reader so I went with science as ties at Clarion. For Cordell, it was her nication department." over 20,000. She works with the Pittsburgh my major and mathematics as my second homecoming since her retire­ Butler-Klaich was a resident advisor in Tribune' Review creating a 44-page newspa­ minor." ment. The extra time allows her to Givan Hall for four semesters and a desk per supplement, including event editorial, He worked his way through college, return to Clarion from her home in clerk in Nair Hall for one semester. She is sponsor advertisements and site maps. The in the dining room in Becht Hall during Alpharetta, Ga., for activities. very grateful for these experiences wilh supplement is distributed the Sunday before the week, as a butcher's apprentice at "I've also been back for Alumni Clarion and the leadership skills she gained the regatta begins. the A&P in Brookville, and at a coal Day," said Cordell. "I saw friends I thai have helped her in her current proles She works closely with the corporate tipple outside Corsica on the weekends hadn't seen in 45 years." sion. sponsors, making sure U.S. Events & and during the summer. "This is why I "It is very enjoyable getting to "I had an opportunity to help my peers in Marketing fulfills all the sponsors marketing never connected with Avalon when we know each other again," said times of need and take on a leadership role benefits. She also works with the concert were students," he said. Fitzsimmons. "I'm still shy, but after a within the university, I am so thankful for performers making sure Iheir riders are ful­ Prior to graduation, Fitzsimmons career as a navy fighter pilot, I had the these experiences" said Butler-Klaich. filled. was accepted into U.S. Naval Officers nerve to ask her out again. She still Butler-Klaich completed an internship Butler-Klaich and her husband, Rob, Candidate School in Rhode Island. claims she is just the farmer's daughter Ihe summer before her senior year of college were married in early October and live in After being commissioned, he entered who sings in the church choir. There is wilh Brenda Broadcasting where she worked Shadyside, Pa. naval flight training in Pensacola and a lot to look forward to in our future." closely with the WISH 99.7 FM completed a career as a U.S. Navy As a final footnote, Fitzsimmons fighter pilot. He served two tours of got the good night kiss he was loo shy duty as a fighter pilot during the to ask for in 1955. Vietnam War. nonprofit org

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