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A Publication for Keystone College Alumni and Friends Making Their Mark: Recent Keystone Alumni Share Their Stories of Success big news

At Keystone College, we believe student loan concerns shouldn’t stand in the way of a great education. We’ve taken a bold step to address these concerns with our Keystone Commitment Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

The Keystone Commitment is our pledge to all first-time, full-time freshmen (beginning Fall 2017) pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Through the program, Keystone graduates working at least 30 hours per week and earning less than $40,000 per year will receive loan repayment assistance based on their annual income. The loan assistance will be determined proportionately by the income of the individual graduate up to a maximum threshold of $40,000.

We want our students to be free to pursue the career of their choice without student loans standing in their way. We believe in the value of a Keystone College education and are confident in the preparedness of our graduates.

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Spring 2017 Big News IFC (Inside Front Cover) From the President A Publication for Keystone College Alumni and Friends 2 Campus News The Keystonian magazine can now be found online at 3 www.keystone.edu/keystonian 7 Alumni News The Keystonian is a publication of Keystone College’s Division of Institutional Athletic News Advancement. The magazine is provided free of charge to alumni and friends of the 9 College. Articles represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the College. Editors reserve the right to select content and 10 Feature edit or reject submissions. Keystone College is committed to sustainable, responsible use of our natural resources. Please recycle. If you prefer to receive The Keystonian Academic Excellence electronically via e-mail, please contact [email protected]. 14 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Fran Calpin, Beth Miller, and Peter E. Schmidt 15 Alumni Profile DESIGNER: Iris Horne Student Profile PHOTOGRAPHY: Fran Calpin, Iris Horne, Beth Miller, Jorge Ramirez and 16 Bridget Thomas ’01 DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 17 Meet Our Staff Heather A. Schield How Can We Make The Keystonian Better? In Memoriam Vice President Please forward your feedback and story ideas to: 18 for Institutional Division of Institutional Advancement Advancement Class Notes One College Green (570) 945-8163 19 P.O. Box 50 heather.schield@ La Plume, PA 18440-0200 Boehms Honored keystone.edu IBC (Inside Back Cover) call (570) 945-8163, or e-mail [email protected]

Keystone College Vision Keystone College will Spring 2017 Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy transform lives by inspiring and empowering a community where A Publication for Keystone College Alumni and Friends Keystone College is a leading, learning flourishes. Making Their Mark Recent Keystone Alumni: Share comprehensive, student- Their Stories of Success centered college educating Mission students in the liberal arts and Keystone College educates sciences tradition. The College students in a liberal arts tradition does not discriminate on the that values civility, integrity, and basis of race, color, religion, curiosity, fostering a global national origin, ancestry, perspective on cultural diversity, disability, sex, sexual orientation or age. This policy is consistent environmental sustainability, and with Title IX of the Education life-long learning. Amendments of 1972. Core Values For the full policy, please visit www.keystone.edu/title-ix. Keystone College embraces the values of civility, integrity, curiosity, and learning. Copyright © 17-C Keystone College

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Robert H. Swartley ’75 Chair John F. Pullo, Sr. ’69 Chair-Elect Dear Friends of Keystone College: Judith Gardner Price, Esq. First Vice Chair There are numerous ways to earn a James C. Clark Keystone College education with many Secretary wondrous events and shared memories along the journey. It should come David L. Coppola, Ph.D. as no surprise that my favorite event President of the academic year is our annual TRUSTEES Commencement ceremony marking the end of many years of accomplishments Susan S. Belin and the beginning of new adventures. Ida Castro, J.D. Each spring, I have the privilege of Jon S. Craighead congratulating members of our graduating class as they receive their Keystone College Alice M. Davis ’80, Ph.D. diplomas and celebrate their accomplishments with family, friends, faculty, and staff. James B. Davis ’79 Although Commencement marks the official end of the academic year, it marks a new beginning for our graduates as they prepare for the next phase of their lives. Many Jonathan L. Davis ’80 continue their education by attending graduate school, while others choose to pursue Susan Scranton Dawson a career in their specific field or profession. No matter which direction they choose Nancy S. Dressel to travel, they are well prepared for a journey of life-long learning and success. At Keystone, our commitment extends beyond great academics. We go the extra mile to Jack Michael Duff ’79 help students achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Alex P. Fried Our Stairs to Success four-year student-development plan enables our students James M. Heffernan, Ph.D. to achieve a meaningful and timely path to academic and professional success. Our Keystone Promise is a solid and unique pledge that we will prepare our students during Richard T. Krebs ’96 their time on campus and then stand by them after they are graduated. Gretchen Ludders ’72 As we approach the end of another academic year, we prepare to honor members of Dorothy DeWitt Mackie ’52 the Class of 2017 on May 13 as they walk on stage to receive their degrees. As they exit the stage, they will carry us with them and they will remain part of this strong and close- Sharon M. Meagher, Ph.D. knit community for the rest of their lives. At Keystone, we wouldn’t have it any other John S. Morrison, Jr. ’67 way. Gerard T. O’Donnell Diane C. Paparo ’76 Letha Wells Reinheimer Sincerely, Suzanne Fisher Staples ’65 Betty J. Turock, Ph.D. ’53 David Turock, Ph.D. ’77 Jonathan Vipond III, Esq. David L. Coppola, Ph.D. TRUSTEES EMERITI President William A. Lees ’51 James J. McLaughlin

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„ Keystone Awarded More Than $1.1 Million In New Grant Funding

Keystone student, Molly Powers, enjoys trails along the Keystone College Woodlands Campus.

In addition to last year’s $756,000 grant campus and connect it with a 1.5 mile “We’re so grateful to PennDOT and all to renovate the College’s Trolley Trail, segment of hiking trail known as the those responsible for helping to increase Keystone College has been awarded more Trolley Trail. The new trail will also allow access to our beautiful woodlands campus than $1.1 million dollars in grant funding more direct access to Keystone’s seven- for the benefit of all.” from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania mile community-use trail system already The project is one of 51 to support campus enhancements that in existence. transportation statewide projects benefit the College and local community. Plans call for a public access hiking/ announced by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom A $456,660 grant from the biking trail to be constructed from College Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Pennsylvania Department of Community Avenue on the eastern side of campus near Richards. The state projects are in line to and Economic Development (DCED) the Christy Mathewson Baseball Field to receive $33 million in federal funds as part Multimodal Transportation Fund will be Keystone’s new Athletic Field and Track of a program to improve transportation used for new sidewalks, streetlights, and Complex. The trail will then be extended alternatives, according to PennDOT. storm management improvements to an to connect with the Trolley Trail. The new “We are very grateful to Senator John area on campus from Gambal Athletic trail will include two trail heads, parking Blake, the Department of Community Center to approximately the Children’s areas and a bike-share program which and Economic Development, and all Center. will enable members of the public to have parties who played a role in helping this The funding announcement was access to bicycles for use on the trail. grant become a reality,” said Keystone made by Pennsylvania State Senator “This trail will serve as a gateway College President David L. Coppola, John P. Blake, whose districts include the to all of Keystone’s outdoor educational Ph.D. “We view our beautiful campus La Plume portion of campus where the and recreational resources, including our as not only a tremendous asset for improvements will be made. Work on the extensive trail system, athletic complex, our students but also for the entire project is expected to begin this year. apiary, maple sugar operation, outdoor community. So, as we continue to see The College also received a $732,146 classrooms, streams, green spaces these important improvements to our grant from the Pennsylvania Department and more,” Sharon Burke, Director campus, we are happy to share our of Transportation (PennDOT) to of Keystone College Environmental natural resources with all residents of construct a hiking and biking trail on Education Institute (KCEEI), said. Northeastern Pennsylvania.”

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„ New Board Members Elected Keystone College has elected seven new Davan’s Delite, Inc., and owner and CEO Mrs. Dressel, Pocono Pines, returns Board of Trustee members. The new slate of Davis Personal Care Home. to the Keystone includes Ida Castro, J.D.; Alice M. Davis, Among other professional and civic Board, having Ph.D.; James B. Davis; Nancy S. Dressel; organizations, Dr. Davis is past president previously served James M. Heffernan, Ph.D.; Sharon M. of the Pennsylvania Association of Career from 2006-2015. Meagher, Ph.D.; and John S. Morrison and Technical Administrators, president Recently retired, she Jr. Robert H. Swartley has been elected as of the Pennsylvania Association of Career served as the director the new Board chair. and Technical Educators, a former of development “The Keystone College community member of Keystone College President’s for United Neighborhood Centers of extends a heartfelt welcome to all of our Advisory Council, and has served as a Northeastern Pennsylvania. Previously, newest members of the Board of Trustees volunteer chair of the Keystone College she served as the development director of and to Bob Swartley as the new chair of Annual Fund. She has received the SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy, and as our Board of Trustees,” said Keystone Distinguished Citizen Award from the branch director of the Lupus Foundation College President, Dr. David L. Coppola. Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts of Pennsylvania Pocono/NE branch, “Their expertise and dedication will of America and the Pennsylvania High development consultant at the Children’s enable Keystone to continue our ongoing School Counselor of the Year Award Advocacy Center, and adjunct faculty progress as one of the area’s leading by the Pennsylvania School Counselors member at Keystone. educational institutions.” Association. In the community, Mrs. Dressel serves on the Architectural Review Dr. Castro, Scranton, is vice Mr. Davis, Factoryville, is vice Committee for Lake Naomi/Timber president for chairman of the board and treasurer for Trails. She is a past president of Temple government DGK Insurance, Factoryville, a firm Hesed Sisterhood, the Abington Blood and community with which he has Council, the Lackawanna County relations and chief been affiliated since Medical Society Alliance, and the Jewish diversity officer 1986. His areas of Community Parenting Center. She was at the Geisinger expertise include risk the 2011 recipient of the Margaretta Belin Commonwealth management of larger Chamberlin Award of the Scranton Area School of Medicine where she heads commercial accounts, Foundation and was involved in The diversity and inclusion and social justice fire companies, and Gathering at Keystone College. efforts relating to leadership, students, municipalities. faculty and staff initiatives, multicultural Among other civic activities, he is Dr. Heffernan, Syracuse, N.Y., is programming, activities, and events past president of the Factoryville Men’s a senior consultant to promote better understanding of Civic Club, treasurer of Factoryville at RPA, Inc., an experiences. United Methodist Church, chair of the executive recruiting In 1998 Ms. Castro was appointed Clinton Township Planning Commission, firm in Williamsport, by President Bill Clinton to serve as the and a member of the Wyoming County Pa., where he has first Latina Chairwomen of the Equal Planning Commission. Mr. Davis has conducted numerous Employment Opportunity Commission. been a member of Keystone’s President’s searches for Advisory Council and serves on the presidential and leadership positions. He Dr. Davis, Springville, is executive committee for the Keystone Open Golf has also served as executive director to the director and school Tournament. In 2013, he received the New York Campus Compact (NYCC), counselor director Distinguished Service to Keystone College a membership association of colleges of the Susquehanna Award. and universities committed to the public County Career and purposes of higher education. Technology Center, Dr. Heffernan was vice president for Springville. She has student affairs and educational services at also been president SUNY College of Environmental Science and CEO of Gracious Living Estates and Forestry where he also served as vice Personal Care Home, owner and CEO of president for institutional advancement. Previous experience includes serving

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as executive director of The Washington organization; chair of the Department management positions at United D.C. Center for Learning Alternatives; of Latin American Studies and Women’s Methodist Homes’ Wesley Village visiting professor at the Institute for Studies and Professor of Philosophy campus in Pittston, including serving Higher Education in New South Wales, at the University of Scranton; Visiting as a registered nurse manager, registered Australia; associate professor in the Professor for the Centre for Gender, nurse assessment coordinator, assistant Syracuse University Department of Culture, and Development at the Kigali director of nursing, and director of Higher and Adult Education; assistant Institute of Education, Kigali, Rwanda; infection control. He has also worked in director of Institutional Research at and Director of Education for the Union healthcare and management positions Dartmouth College; and research assistant Institute’s Office of Social Responsibility, for Mountainview Care Center, Olsten at the University of Michigan Center for Washington, D.C. Kimberly Quality Care Home, and Health the Study of Higher Education. Care Associates. Mr. Morrison is a member of Dr. Meagher is Dean of the the Employment Mr. Swartley, Collegeville, serves College of Arts Opportunity and as Chair of the and Sciences Training Center Board of Trustees. and Professor of board of directors, He is president and Humanities at and treasurer of majority shareholder Widener University, Clarks Summit Fire of Swartley Brothers Chester, Pa. She is a Company Number Engineers, Inc., a member of Widener’s 1 and the organization’s Firemen’s Relief firm specializing senior leadership, Dean’s Council, and Association. He is a member of the in industrial and commercial electrical Provost’s Council and is involved with American Association of Critical Care engineering and construction in the facilitating the urban planning and Nurses and the Association of Professionals Delaware Valley. He has received the visioning process in the community in Infection Control. Keystone College Joyce Tressler Award of Chester. He has received the 2016 Keystone for Volunteerism and the Keystone Dr. Meagher is co-founder and College Thomas Davis ’52 Presidential College Presidential Medallion. Active co-chair of the Public Philosophy Medallion; the Community Medical in his community, he also serves on the Network, an organization which connects Center School of Nursing Georgia Black board of Face to Face, a human services philosophers with one another, and Award in Neurological Nursing; and the organization in the Philadelphia area. with colleagues in other disciplines, for Community Medical Center School of Other officers elected to the Keystone collaborative scholarship and social action Nursing Citizenship Award. Board include: John F. Pullo, Sr., chair- projects. Before his recent retirement, Mr. elect; Attorney Judith Gardner Price, first- She has also been a principal in Morrison, Pittston, had been employed vice chair; and James C. Clark, secretary. PraXis edu, a higher education consulting for 17 years in a variety of health care

 Women's Golf Added as 21st Varsity Sport Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic locally against Misericordia University, year, Keystone College student-athletes Wilkes University, and the University of can compete in women’s golf, Keystone’s Scranton. 21st varsity sport offering. The Giants will practice and play The Giants will compete as an NCAA home matches at Stonehedge Golf Division III independent member starting Course in nearby Tunkhannock, which in fall 2017. Keystone joins current also hosts Keystone's men's Colonial States Athletic Conference golf team. members Marywood University and Neumann University in offering women's golf. In addition to Marywood, the Giants have the opportunity to compete

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 New Faculty Members Welcomed Jillian Fesolovich; Darryl Horn, Ph.D.; Medical Education Readiness Program and Joseph Janick, Ph.D. have been in Miramar, Fla., where he served as appointed as the newest Keystone College assistant professor of biochemistry. faculty members. He received his undergraduate Assistant Professor Jillian degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, his masters from the Fesolovich comes to Keystone from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia. and his doctorate in biochemistry and Ms. Fesolovich received her molecular biology from the University of undergraduate degree from Misericordia Miami. His teaching experience includes University, her master of science degree in positions at the University of Wisconsin, forensic science from Cedar Crest College, Oshkosh; Nova Southeastern University; and is pursuing her doctorate in cellular Edison State College; and Broward and molecular biology from the University College. of the Sciences. She has been an adjunct faculty Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph member at Rutgers University; Arcadia Janick joins Keystone from University, Philadelphia; Lehigh/Carbon Binghamton University where he recently Community College; the University of the successfully defended his dissertation. Dr. Sciences; and online for Southern New Janick received his undergraduate degree Hampshire University. She has worked in geography from Colgate University professionally as a forensic biologist at and obtained his doctorate in geology NMS Labs and as a biochemist for Merck from Binghamton University. He worked & Co. as a project scientist for the ARM Group Assistant Professor Dr. Darryl and has been an adjunct instructor at Binghamton University. Horn joins Keystone College from the

 Keystone Recognized by White House Keystone College has been recognized for its successful participation in the White House Healthy Campus Challenge health insurance campaign during a recent ceremony at the White House. In November and December, the College hosted several information sessions on campus to help local residents learn more about the federal health insurance Marketplace. Information was also spread through posters, flyers, online news sources, and social media. The goal of the program was to help educate the Keystone community and the public on the importance of acquiring health insurance for individuals Keystone representatives receiving recognition at the White House, from left: Kristie Canegallo, assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for and families who do not currently have it implementation, the White House; Jessica Koscelnak, director of health services, through employees or other sources. Keystone College; Nicole Langan, Keystone dean of student life; Jill Lennon, R.N., “It’s really an honor to be invited Keystone coordinator of health education. to the White House to participate in Campus Challenge Day,” said Keystone a community to help spread the word insurance Marketplace to obtain the Director of Health Services Jessica about the importance of health insurance coverage they need for themselves and Koscelnak. “Keystone came together as and how people can use the federal health their families.”

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„ Homecoming and Family Weekend Save the date! Mark your calendars for Alumni are invited to reconnect with Highlights of the schedule include: Homecoming and Family Weekend, fellow classmates, meet current students Q Gold Club Dinner October 13-14. Enjoy an action-packed and families, and cheer for Keystone’s Q Alumni gatherings weekend at Keystone College as alumni, athletic teams, among many other Q Athletic events students, families, and friends gather to activities. Families will have a chance to celebrate Keystone College. explore the College their students call Q Bonfire Keystone will unite Homecoming home and visit with alumni. Q Homecoming Parade and Family Weekend, combining Q Athletics Hall of Fame nostalgia, pride, and excitement for Q Family activities multiple generations of Keystonians.

For the full schedule of events and to register, visit www.keystone.edu/homecoming.

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„ Keystone Open Support a great cause while hitting the links! The 27th annual Keystone Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, July 10 at 11 a.m. at Glen Oak Country Club, Clarks Summit, Pa. Proceeds from the event support the Alumni Association Student Engagement and Scholarship Fund which awards up to $10,000 in scholarships annually to deserving students. There are many sponsorship opportunities available and all sponsorships are accompanied by signage and day of event recognition. The field is limited to 128 golfers and registration fills quickly. For additional information on sponsorship opportunities or to register, please visit www.keystone.edu/ keystoneopen or contact Jennifer Conklin at 570-945-8173 or jennifer.conklin@ keystone.edu. „ Keystone Celebrates of former late coach Larry Fornicola, gave Return of Wrestling the team an inspirational talk. Following a 25-year hiatus, Keystone Celebrating the return of wrestling College celebrated the return of wrestling to campus with a ribbon cutting to campus with a reception and ribbon ceremony, from left are: Matt cutting ceremony before the team’s first Grimaldi, Ph.D., director of athletics; home contest in November. Members Steve Mytych, wrestling coach; of the campus community and alumni Bernice Fornicola ’76; Jonathan from across decades gathered to mark the Lees Davis ’80, trustee; and David L. occasion, and Bernie Fornicola ’76, wife Coppola, Ph.D., president.

„ National Philanthropy Day

The Student Philanthropy Club celebrated National Philanthropy Day in November with a variety of activities that allowed students to pay tribute to the donors who help make their education possible. Students spent part of the day writing thank you notes to donors, helping to create a culture of giving on campus. James B. Davis ’79

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Student-Athletes Give Back to the Community Through Service

Keystone College student-athletes are known for their success on the field of play, with four teams qualifying for the Colonial State Athletic Conference (CSAC) playoffs in their most recent seasons, 86 Giants earning All-Conference honors, 10 collecting All-Region accolades, and five capturing conference or regional Player of the Year awards. They are also highly successful in the classroom, as 101 Giants were named to the CSAC All-Academic Team during the last academic year for carrying at least a 3.20 grade point average during their season of competition. Last fall, a record 53 Keystone student-athletes garnered All-Academic honors and the women’s cross country team captured the CSAC Team Academic Award with the highest team GPA of any fall sports team in the conference. Men's soccer players proudly display gifts they collected and wrapped at this past Many people may not realize December's Adopt a Family holiday gift wrapping party. how much the Giants give back to the community by helping others in need, One of the most notable events that "Many families are struggling raising money and awareness for various student-athletes have taken on is the financially and are unable to afford charitable causes, and assisting with Adopt a Family holiday gift wrapping everyday essentials, let alone have an various local events. party, which was held this past December enjoyable Christmas. Christmas is a In February, the Athletic Department for the second year in a row. Partnering holiday every child looks forward to, and held its annual Think Pink Night at a with the Salvation Army, Keystone I'm ecstatic that I was able to make a basketball doubleheader in the Gambal student-athletes made the holiday season difference in their lives for the holidays,” Athletic Center. The Giants presented brighter by collecting and wrapping she said. a check for $1,500 to the Northeast presents for more than 20 local families. The fall sports teams have been Regional Cancer Institute after teaming Junior men’s soccer player Steven active in assisting incoming freshmen and up with Colleges Against Cancer to raise Heintz, Jr., spoke of the family his squad returning students move into their dorms funds in the battle against breast cancer. helped out with the gift wrapping party. at the start of the semester. Most of the Proceeds from T-shirt sales, basket raffles, “The family my team helped was a teams also participate in Keystone’s “Relay and a bake sale, all went to the cause. single mother with five children," said the for Life” in the spring. In the community, Other charitable contests that have sophomore goalkeeper. "It's nice knowing Keystone’s cross country and basketball been used to raise money and awareness that we helped her out, and she can focus teams have volunteered to serve as course for various causes include field hockey’s her time and finances on doing things guides at the Steamtown Marathon in “Blue for Tashandra Burton” game, men’s with her family during the holidays, since Scranton every October. soccer’s “Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer the holidays are about family," Steven said. Keystone’s athletic programs also offer Awareness” game, volleyball’s “Dig Pink” Senior softball player Antonette a variety of camps and clinics for area kids match, and the baseball and softball teams Scialpi found the holiday gift wrapping throughout the year including soccer, field hosting the Bill Howerton Strikeout party to be a rewarding, yet humbling hockey, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, Cancer Weekend. experience. baseball, and softball, among others.

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Dr. Thomas Biel ’09 Keith Garubba ’10

Stephen Pellegrino ’12 Matt Powell ’12

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Making Their Mark: Recent Keystone Alumni Share Their Stories of Success Some have gone on to graduate school that evaluate and validate the safety, While he now has his doctorate, Tom and have obtained doctorates. Others quality, and efficacy of therapeutics credits Keystone for helping him pursue have accepted jobs in their field and (the use of drugs and the method of lofty career goals. are pursuing professional careers with their administration in the treatment of “Keystone really helped lay the astounding success. Either way, one disease) to make sure that any prescribed foundation for what came next in thing is certain: Many Keystone College therapeutic is effective and safe,” Tom my life. I gained my footing and was graduates are making their mark on the says. “The most important goal is to able to translate what I learned to the world only a few years after walking on protect and improve the health and safety opportunities that came next. I still keep stage to receive their diplomas. of Americans.” in touch with Vicki, both as a mentor and In this issue of The Keystonian, we Tom’s journey to his current position as a friend. I can’t tell you how much I will introduce you to six Keystone alumni began in the classrooms and laboratories appreciate her guidance over the years.” who have graduated within the last 10 at Keystone. While he initially planned to * Please see disclaimer at the end of this years and tell you a bit more about them. focus on environmental science, he found article on page 13. We have no doubt you will be highly that his biology and chemistry classes were Keith Garubba ’10 impressed. particularly interesting. Keith Garubba’s love for art stems Although we have chosen to highlight He began helping Assistant Professor from a rather unusual passion: comic only a few graduates of the last decade Vicki Stanavitch with research and books. Since he was a boy, Keith adored in the space available, we certainly could laboratory work. The more he learned, all sorts of comic books and their have included many more. However, the more he wanted to challenge himself. characters, particularly super-hero comics the graduates you are about to meet are The Scranton native distinguished himself such as Spiderman and the Flash. As symbolic of so many Keystone alumni. academically, earning the Sergius Gambal his love for art blossomed, Keith began They are talented, personable, and ’47 Student Scholar of Distinction creating and drawing his own comic book highly skilled professionals pursuing Award and was also awarded a Summer characters. important and interesting careers. While Research Fellowship at the University “It’s just something I’ve always liked their individual stories vary, there is one of Pennsylvania and the University of since I was a kid. I can’t really say why, constant. Each person credits his or her Arkansas for Medical Sciences. but comic books have fascinated me since experience at Keystone as a key building Tom went on to earn his doctoral I can remember,” says the 2010 Keystone block for success. degree from the College of Medicine at graduate. Dr. Thomas Biel ’09 the University of Florida in December of Keith’s love for art and comic books 2014 and, in March of 2015, began his As a biomedical scientist and have happily collided in his role as an post-doctoral fellowship with the FDA, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and art instructor at Baum Art School, a specializing in evaluating and validating Education (ORISE) post-doctoral fellow non-profit community art school in scientific methods pharmaceutical with the United States Food and Drug Allentown, Pa. Keith teaches a variety companies use for developing new Administration, Dr. Thomas Biel is of art classes to children, teenagers, and therapeutics. involved in research that can impact the adults. His favorite, of course, is comic “Basically, what I do now is 100 health and well-being of people across the book art. percent research, but in the near future nation. “I teach a wide array of courses to a I will split my time between research “As a researcher, we establish novel diverse group of students, but the one I and the review of investigational drug biomarkers and scientific methods enjoy the most is a course drawing comic applications,” he says.

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book stories and characters,” Keith says. “I really love shooting sports,” photography practice and shoots college “It gives students a chance to be really Stephen says. “You never see the same sports, including contests at Keystone, creative and express themselves in a way thing twice. You have a split second, and when he isn’t assigned to NBA games. they have never done before. Personally, I you have to capture the moment. Then, Now that he has become established get to help others experience what I have you see your images and realize that other with the NBA, Stephen hopes to move up loved for years. It brings me full circle to people enjoy them too. As for the players, the ranks. who I really am.” they can look at an image and appreciate “I’d like to have my own team to Keith’s skills and abilities are far it for the rest of their lives. To me, that’s shoot rather than being assigned to reaching. In addition to teaching, he very satisfying.” multiple teams. That’s my longer-term maintains a studio in his home where The Blakeslee, Pa., native has enjoyed goal. For now, I really love going to work he refines his many talents, particularly sports since he was a boy and played every day.” printmaking. After receiving his bachelor’s baseball and soccer in high school. He Matt Powell ’12 degree in visual arts from Keystone and also developed a love for photography and During his junior year at Keystone, being named Outstanding Graduate, dreamed of combining both disciplines. Matt Powell secured an internship in the Keith went on to obtain his master’s “I knew in high school that I wasn’t Tunkhannock, Pa., office of U.S. Rep. degree in printmaking in 2014 from The ever going to play professional sports. I Tom Marino. As it turned out, that was Ohio State University. From there, he’s also enjoyed photography and realized the best thing that could have happened gradually been making a name for himself that might be a way to stay involved in because it led to even better opportunities in the art world. sports as I got older,” Stephen says. in the years to come. His work has been displayed at Stephen chose to attend Keystone, Today, Matt is a legislative assistant galleries throughout the East Coast, majoring in communications and on Rep. Marino’s staff in Washington, and he has received numerous awards, minoring in photography. He refined his D.C., responsible for helping to keep Mr. including recently being named as craft by taking photography classes taught Marino briefed on issues such as health the Emerging Artist of the Year by the by faculty members, Ward Roe and Stacey care, homeland security, agriculture, and Allentown Arts Commission. While he Donahue, and shooting Keystone athletic the environment. has many people to thank for his success, events. “That internship really changed my Keith credits his former professors at “Ward and Stacey knew I wanted to life,” recalls Matt, who majored in social Keystone, particularly Judi Keats, Sally shoot sports, and they pushed me in the science with a minor in political science. Tosti, Cliff Prokop, and Ward Roe for right direction. I covered just about every “ Tw o of my professors, Janet Wrightnour both teaching and inspiring him. sport there was at Keystone including and Marie Andreoli, really convinced me “I really discovered a gem when I baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and to pursue that internship, and I’m so glad discovered Keystone College,” says the more. When I graduated, I knew I was they did. From there, I was able to get a Moscow, Pa. native. “This college not prepared.” full-time job with Congressman Marino. only met but exceeded my expectations, After earning his bachelor’s degree, That was a great opportunity for me.” and I’ll always be very grateful to Stephen began doing athletic photography Each work day, Matt leaves his Keystone.” for Holy Family University in apartment in nearby Arlington, Va., and Philadelphia. In 2014, he was hired by the Stephen Pellegrino ’12 takes a 10-minute subway ride to Rep. NBA for a full-time job as a photo editor Sports and photography. That’s Marino’s office in the Rayburn House at the league’s headquarters in Secaucus, what Stephen Pellegrino enjoys most Office Building in Washington, D.C. He N.J. He was eventually promoted in his professional life. Fortunately, he spends his days working on some of the to photographer and began covering has the chance to experience both as a most important issues in the nation and NBA and WNBA (Women’s National photographer with the National Basketball often prepares Rep. Marino for meetings Basketball Association) games, including Association. and committee hearings. the NBA All Star Game in Brooklyn, N.Y. On any given day or night, Steve can As for the future, Matt isn’t making He also had the opportunity to be seen on the sidelines of NBA arenas any predictions. Law school may be a photograph the USA women’s basketball in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and possibility or even a position in the private team before they departed for last year’s other Eastern cities. The 2012 Keystone sector in the years to come. As for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. graduate wouldn’t have it any other way. present, Matt couldn’t be happier. Stephen also maintains his own private

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owls outside of my window. I have really student majoring in communication arts learned to enjoy this lifestyle, from and minoring in theater and integrated learning how to split firewood to the marketing communications, she was lack of the sounds of civilization. I have known for being involved in virtually a border collie mix and a cattle dog and everything. they, along with the Canada geese, are While maintaining a perfect 4.0 tremendous watchdogs. Nothing comes grade point average, the Plains, Pa. native near this house without them knowing was a member of Keystone’s women’s about it first.” volleyball and track and field teams, As a resident director, Veronica writes the Keystone Players theater group, and grants, arranges educational events and Voices singing group. She also served an after-school programs, makes social media internship with the College’s Office of Veronica Van Hof ’15 postings, and works with volunteers to Communications, worked on alumni maintain and patrol the Refuge's 10 giving campaigns, and served as a miles of trails. She also mitigates wildlife work-study student in the Institutional issues in nearby communities by helping Advancement Department. local residents learn how to live alongside Jackie is now employed as a human wildlife and by teaching them to resolve resources coordinator at Misericordia conflicts humanely. The refuge has a zero- University but, true to form, her interference policy, meaning it does not involvement doesn’t end there. She has provide artificial housing or food sources also served as the women’s volleyball for the wildlife. coach and recently choreographed a "I can hear our resident bald eagles musical for the University’s theater group, calling to each other or watch the beavers all while pursuing a master’s degree in collecting building materials for their organizational management. Her advice lodge on a cold day. I get to experience all Jackie Nat ’15 to college students: “Get involved.” this without ever leaving my living room,” “I tell students not to be afraid of Veronica says. pursuing anything that interests them,” “I really love it. I feel like I’m really Veronica obtained her associate’s she says. “Each experience gives you a playing a role in the legislative process, degree in journalism and worked as chance to learn new things and meet new and that’s very satisfying,” he says. a journalist for a local newspaper in people. If you find there’s something you “For me, it all started with my college Northeastern Pennsylvania and also want to do, just go out and do it.” internship.” worked in media relations. At the age of Jackie’s education at Keystone meant Veronica Van Hof ’15 35, she decided to pursue her true passion more to her than being involved in many As a child growing up near Newark, and enrolled at Keystone as a wildlife activities. The friendships she developed N.J., Veronica Van Hof yearned to one biology major. because of those activities will last a day live in a more rustic setting. In 2015, She loved her time at Keystone and lifetime. Veronica got her wish as she was named credits, among others, Professor Jerry “I truly loved the family aspect of resident director of the Unexpected Skinner for his expertise and interest Keystone. I love that I can come back Wildlife Refuge in rural Newfield, N.J. in nature and the environment. About to campus and am welcomed with open Now, Veronica lives in a cabin heated only seven months after graduating, Veronica arms. It still feels like home. I know that by a wood stove on the 800-acre refuge obtained her position with the wildlife I am the woman I am today because of located deep in the heart of the Pine refuge. Right now, she can’t ask for Keystone College.” Barrens in southern New Jersey. anything more. “I have to admit, when I first moved “I do what I love to do and get paid Disclaimer: The views expressed in this statement are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or here, the biggest adjustment was getting for it. What could be better than that?” position of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the used to the wood stove. I adore the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention Jackie Nat ’15 of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply solitude,” Veronica says. “I fall asleep to endorsement by the U.S. Government. the sounds of coyotes and great horned When Jackie Nat was a Keystone

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Jillian Fesolovich: Leading the Keystone Forensics Program to an Even Brighter Future

When Assistant Professor Jillian Fesolovich joined the Keystone College faculty at the start of the 2016-17 fall semester, she was optimistic that she was in the right place at the right time. After teaching forensic biology for nearly a full year, Jillian realizes her instincts were absolutely correct. “I’ve really enjoyed my first year at Keystone,” said Jillian. “I love the campus. I’m supported by my colleagues, and I really enjoy my work with students in the classroom.” A native of nearby Peckville, Pa., Jillian received her undergraduate degree from Misericordia University, her master of science degree in forensic science from Cedar Crest College, and is pursuing her doctorate in cellular and molecular biology from the University of the Sciences. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University, Arcadia University, Lehigh/Carbon Community College, the University of the Sciences, and online for Southern New Hampshire University. She has worked professionally as a forensic biologist at NMS Labs and as a biochemist for Merck & Co. Jillian also served as a forensic biologist for the television show “Explorer” on the National Geographic Channel. “Forensic biology is a profession with a bright future, and I feel that Keystone really has a lot to offer our students,” Assistant Professor Jillian Fesolovich on the site of a forensic experiment in Jillian said. “Projections show forensic Gettysburg, Pa. biology to have a 27 percent growth rate through 2024 and that’s a higher rate than “Forensic biology is such an exciting Jillian said her experience as a most professions.” profession that can lead to rewarding forensic biologist has been satisfying both Keystone offers a forensic biology careers such as crime scene investigators, professionally and personally. concentration within the natural sciences positions with federal agencies, state and “For me, there are rewards that go degree program. Students receive a broad- local police forces, laboratories, genetic beyond a job title or a paycheck. It’s really based education covering biological, testing companies and much more,” Jillian satisfying to know that you’ve had a role chemical, and physical science methods, said. “It really is a career not only for the in seeing justice done and bringing closure including extensive laboratory work. present but for the future.” to the families of victims.”

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Ryan Patrick Joyce ’04

Ryan Joyce began working as an Detroit to his hometown of Moosic, Pa. concept eventually goes through many automobile designer with Chrysler in during the Christmas holidays. changes before the vehicle ever goes into 2006. He remembers being thrilled to “That really made my visit home production. That’s why I really find it so land his dream job at the young age of 24. something special. Being able to drive the satisfying to see a design that I helped Ten years later, Ryan believes his car around town and show it off to my create be developed into a finished position with the company, now known friends and family made the trip home product.” as Fiat Chrysler, is still at the top of his that much more enjoyable.” Ryan credits his education at career list. No wonder. For the last decade, Ryan graduated from Keystone Keystone for providing the fundamental Ryan has played a key role in helping in 2004 with an associate degree in building blocks of his success. the automotive giant create some of the fine arts. He continued his education “For me, Keystone was where it most popular models on the market. at the Cleveland Institute of Art, all started. I had such great training by In fact, Ryan has just completed an where he earned a bachelor’s degree in talented faculty members. Professors like assignment as the lead interior designer industrial design, with a concentration in Ward Roe, Bill Tersteeg, Judi Keats, and for the completely redesigned 2017 Jeep transportation design. While in Cleveland, Cliff Prokop were awesome.” Compass. he was one of seven college students “Ryan was a perfect fit for Keystone,” “Working on this project has really nationwide selected to appear on the four- said Professor Prokop. “We recognized been the culmination of my experiences part Discovery Channel documentary, that he had a special talent, and the rest is here at Chrysler. It is so satisfying knowing “Futurecar,” which highlighted the skills history.” that you’ve played a role in designing a of young automobile designers. With the Compass project vehicle that’s making such a tremendous Ryan began his career at Chrysler completed, Ryan says he’s moving on to impact in the marketplace,” Ryan said in 2006 and steadily began to take on other assignments at Chrysler, and he’s during a break in his busy day at Detroit’s additional responsibilities. looking forward to all of them. North American International Auto Show. “When people see a new vehicle “It’s a great feeling. I get excited Ryan even had the chance to in a showroom, they may not realize it about going to work every single day. You highlight his work when he drove a newly started out as an artistic concept that really can’t ask for more than that.” designed Compass from his home in requires imagination to create. That

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Nicole Delevan: Striving to be Her Best … And Succeeding

If success can be defined as taking advantage of opportunities, then Keystone College senior Nicole Delevan is well on her way to a successful career and a meaningful life. Nicole will graduate next spring with bachelor’s degrees in art education, early childhood education, and special education, and her current GPA stands at a near-perfect 3.97. She’s a member of the Keystone Honors Program and is president of the Keystone Student Chapter of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association. But excellence in the classroom is only part of Nicole’s personal success story. When she’s not studying, Nicole is a whirlwind of activity on campus and in the community. She’s had a great career on the women’s cross country team and track team, including serving as captain. She has served as president of the Inter-Hall Council, and has been a member of the Ecology Club, Student Government, and the Art Society. Currently, she is a member of the Keystone Student Chapter of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, Alpha Lambda Delta national honors society, and Keystone Admissions Ambassadors. She’s worked as an Admissions Department tour guide and represented Keystone in the Colleges Against Cancer initiative. Nicole has volunteered at summer camps and at pre-school reading programs at Helping Hands Learning Center. She’s managed to accomplish all those goals while holding a part-time job in a health food store and teaching art classes at a local studio. “I know that sounds like a lot. But I really enjoy keeping busy and striving to accomplish my goals,” said Nicole, a resident of Forty-Fort, Pa. “I’ve learned to manage my time really well. I love meeting new people, and when you are involved with a lot of activities, you get to do that.” After she graduates, Nicole has one simple but important goal – finding a job as a school teacher. “I would love a teaching job. I love kids, and I know teaching is what I really want to do,” she said. “Preferably, I would like to stay in Pennsylvania, but moving to New York Nicole Delevan or anywhere in the East would be fine. No matter where, I know I will do my best to make a difference.” Nicole believes Keystone has helped her grow as a student and as a person. So, what advice does Nicole have for current and future “I think Keystone has given me the opportunity to become Keystone students? involved in so many different things and has helped broaden my “I would tell them to pursue every opportunity and remain perspective,” she said. “Plus, the small class sizes are great and the positive and energetic. And, of course, I’d remind everyone to get faculty and staff are awesome.” their homework done!”

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Meet the Institutional Advancement Team

Members of the Keystone College Institutional Advancement team include, seated from left: Meghan Skelston, Ehrin Clark, Jennifer Conklin ’03/’05 and Donna Clemens. Standing, from left: Mary Kern, Liz Ratchford, Frank Ohotnicky, Peter Moylan, Heather Schield and Mariellen Walsh.

The Keystone College Institutional Executive Director of the Muscular Mariellen joined Keystone in 2012. Advancement (IA) office works to make Dystrophy Association of Northeastern Working closely with Mariellen is Keystone’s short and long-term goals a Pennsylvania, Heather joined the Peter Moylan, Gifts Officer. Peter reality through identifying and prioritizing Keystone IA staff in 2013. secures gift commitments for the College’s key funding needs while developing and Heather worked closely with Annual Fund and capital purposes and sustaining long-lasting relationships. former Vice President for Institutional establishes and cultivates relationships. As Keystone prepares for our 150th Advancement Charlotte Ravaioli for a Peter received a bachelor’s degree in anniversary, a number of changes have number of months to ensure a seamless history/political science from the taken place in IA to best align operations transition into the new role. Charlotte will University of Scranton. to meet fundraising demands in the years continue to serve Keystone as Chief of New to Institutional Advancement, ahead. Staff to the President where she’ll oversee but not the College, is Ehrin Clark. Heather Schield is now serving scheduling and work closely with the Now serving as the Director of Alumni as Vice President for Institutional College’s Board of Trustees. Engagement and Annual Giving, Ehrin Advancement. In that role, she establishes Former Director of Alumni previously served as Assistant Director fundraising and alumni development goals Engagement Mariellen Walsh has of Admissions in Keystone’s Enrollment and objectives and provides leadership transitioned into the role of Major Division. In her new role, Ehrin engages to the department’s robust fundraising Gifts Officer, where she assists donors alumni through events and social media efforts. Heather is a Certified Fundraising in directing funds to planned giving, and works closely on the College’s Annual Executive and holds a bachelor of arts naming, and endowment opportunities. Fund. She also serves as the adviser to degree in mass communications from A graduate of Marywood University with a the Student Philanthropy Council on Bloomsburg University. Formerly the bachelor’s of science in retail management, campus, working to build a culture of

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philanthropy. She received a bachelor’s Ratchford secures grant support for database. A Keystone employee since degree in communication arts and a academic, program, and capital projects 2007, Mary previously served as a division master’s degree in communications from that advance the College’s Strategic assistant with the Social and Behavioral Marywood University. Plan. She works to establish, cultivate, Sciences Division. She has an associate Jennifer Conklin ’03/’05 and sustain relationships with current degree in office systems technology from joined Keystone as Coordinator of and potential grant organizations. Liz Bucks County Community College and is Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. came to Keystone in January 2012 after currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Collaborating with the Director of working for 15 years seeking grants for business at Keystone. Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, municipal and government organizations. The newest addition to the IA she engages alumni and also designs She received a bachelor’s degree from the team is Meghan Skelston who serves electronic and print publications. Jennifer University of Scranton. as Administrative Assistant. Meghan received an associate degree in fine arts Managing data resources that provides administrative support and and a bachelor’s degree in visual arts with support all College fundraising is Frank assists with the preparation, organization, a concentration in graphic design from Ohotnicky in his role as Director of and delivery of materials for meetings, Keystone College. Advancement Services. Frank oversees proposal submissions and events while Donna Clemens serves as Director and manages the implementation of data serving as the first line of contact for the of Donor Relations. A 26-year employee programs and the creation of reports office. She received a bachelor’s degree of the College, Donna works closely which help inform future decisions. in hospitality management from Florida to develop, nurture, and grow strong He received a bachelor’s degree in arts State University and prior to joining relationships with donors and friends of administration and a master’s degree in Keystone was employed by Geico. Keystone by involving them more actively higher education administration from “These changes, coupled with the in the life of the College, and recognizing Marywood University. dedication and many years of experience their contributions with the goal of Working closely with the Director of our Institutional Advancement staff, growing their philanthropic support. of Advancement Services is Mary Kern, prepare Keystone to move forward Donna received a bachelor’s of arts degree Advancement Services Assistant. Mary in support of our 150th anniversary in English Literature from Marywood helps support the information needs of and build an even stronger culture of University. the office through daily gift entry, systems engagement and philanthropy,” said As Director of Grants, Elizabeth updates and general maintenance of the Heather Schield.

In______Memoriam

’37 John T. Evans ’48 W. Douglas Muir ’82 Madge Pryal October 21, 2016 January 3, 2017 December 3, 2016 ’42 James S. Seamans ’48 Katharine Conlon ’96 Kathleen Krebs December 29, 2016 Payne February 4, 2017 September 10, 2016 Curtis N. Stevens ’64 ’43 Leroy Hoyt Baker, Jr. September 7, 2016 ’48 DeVillo Sloan ’65 Enrico A. Serine September 22, 2016 September 21, 2016 ’43 John G. Butler January 4, 2017 ’49 Charles Crocker ’71 James Carter January 27, 2017 February 2, 2017 ’43 Jeanne Swarts ’49 Helen L. Deykes ’72 James Calpin Fleckenstein Kathleen Krebs ’96 July 14, 2015 Weinschenk February 8, 2017 December 22, 2016 ’44 Jean Williams Newberry ’72 Janice Pashchuk ’02 John J. Baker February 3, 2017 ’59 Peggy A. Hill Kircher December 28, 2016 September 6, 2016 September 15, 2016 ’45 Carol Schaeffer Craft ’73 Roseann P. O'Malley ’02 Margaret E. Carey October 3, 2016 ’62 John T. Williams Langan O'Malley October 30, 2016 November 2, 2016 December 23, 2016 ’47 William O. Fleckenstein ’64 Curtis N. Stevens ’78 Jonathan P. Wottrich ’12 James Pietrowski March 9, 2017 October 31, 2016 September 14, 2016 January 24, 2017

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Class Notes

______1950s Dr. Robert McGurrin ’54 is the chairman of the Woodstock Action Group in Woodstock, England. ______1960s Richard Lee ’61 and his wife Patty celebrated 50 years of Several members from the class of ’66 celebrating their 50th class reunion during Homecoming marriage in May 2016. 2016 are Judy Tirkot Jaeger, Diane Seamans Laughlin, Joan Haacke-Burbick, Bette Anne West Carol Melling ’62 spends Peltzer, JoAnn McCall Casciano, Jean Fogelberg Bowen, Carolyn Schladt, and Beth Foster Burr. every winter in the Florida Keys with her daughter. The rest of the Company of Arizona. Since Sandra T. Brown ’68 shared year she shuttles back and forth then, he has been honored by the that attending Keystone was a between the home she and her Arizona Medical Association with family tradition and she is so husband built 43 years ago in West their Distinguished Service Award proud of Keystone’s continued Virginia and a beach house in and recently he was appointed by advancements. North Carolina. the Chief Justice of the Arizona Richard Keefe ’68 and Supreme Court to the Attorney John Keefe ’71 were featured Gary Koerner ’62 returned Discipline Probably Cause in an article in The Wyoming to campus to visit the staff and Committee. studio of Keystone’s radio station. Marty ’62 & Joan Kopa County Press Examiner. The While a student at KJC, Gary Karen Huntley Borrows article highlighted the Keefe was the Radio Station Manager. Marty Kopa ’62 has lived in ’63 is retired from the Tampa brothers wrestling careers as well Currently he is instrumental in Florida for about 30 years, and Florida Veterans Hospital. She as the return of Keystone College keeping the station current with now retired, he enjoys fishing sends her thanks to her professors, wrestling and the impact of late streaming practices and overall and spending time with his wife, and apologies to any classmate Coach Larry Fornicola. knowledge and growth of WKCV. Joan. He still stays in contact with she may have offended during her 1970s He shares his ideas and passion for former Keystone, and Arizona ______education. John Chipak ’71 progress, and is in regular contact State classmate, M. Walt Davis. was with Radio Station Coordinator, Becky Carres Swift ’64 and recently re-elected to the Board of Greg Palaskas, who has expanded M. Walt Davis ’62 retired her husband celebrated their 51st Directors/Scranton Canoe Club the Radio Club into 36 student at the end of March 2016 after wedding anniversary on July 24, and installed as club secretary. members. 40 years with Mutual Insurance 2016. Joan Hvasta Gallo ’73 and Suzanne Shalkop John Gallo ’70 are happily living Ehrnfeldt ’66 retired after 17 in North Abington Township, Pa. years as a medical secretary and They have two daughters, one is now enjoying time with her granddaughter, and a grandson on grandchildren. the way. They enjoy remembering their days at Keystone College Judith Tirkot Jaeger ’66 and are happy to see continuing shared her Homecoming growth and expanding student experience: “It was wonderful to be opportunities. part of Keystone's 'Golden Girls' Thomas Kielty Blomain ’76 who gathered at our 50th Keystone published his third book of poetry Reunion in October. Being back “Yellow Trophies” with New York on the campus together was like Quarterly. His previous books are 'Coming Home.' Reuniting with “Gray Area” (Nightshade Press/ our Keystone family and meeting Keystone College Books) and new friends was like a special gift “Blues from Paradise” (Foothills we unwrapped again and again.” Publishing). He also co-edited Gary Koerner '62 visits with students and staff involved with Keystone's Radio Station, WKCV.

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and contributed poems to the Jason Washo ’05 is engaged Basilica on May 21, 2016. Justine Commonwealth University in recent Nightshade Press/Keystone to Amy Hetro. They are planning received a bachelor’s degree in child August 2016 and is currently College Books anthology, “Down a winter wedding. Amy received and society and certification in working at UC San Diego as a the Dog Hole,” which was released a bachelor’s degree in business early childhood and elementary postdoctoral scholar. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony administration from King’s education from Keystone Shay Neary ’12 was featured and reception at Keystone in College, a master’s degree at College. She received a master’s in in a Mic article celebrating her September. Wilkes University, and is pursuing curriculum and instruction from accomplishment of being the first a doctorate degree at Marywood the University of Scranton and is plus size transgender model to land University. Jason received a a third grade teacher at Riverside a major fashion campaign. The bachelor’s degree in information School District. Rick is a union campaign is for plus-size brand technology and network carpenter employed by L. R. Coverstory. engineering from Keystone College Castanzo. and a master’s degree in software Megan Alles ’13 has been Jeffrey Owens ’09 began a teaching in the Charlotte, N.C. engineering from the University new career working with the Office of Scranton. He is currently area for about three years and loves of Inspector General for the state it. She and her boyfriend have three Thomas Kielty Blomain ’76 principal and chief architect at Sho of Pennsylvania as a welfare fraud Technology Solutions in Scranton. dogs. Megan noted, “Thanks to investigator. Keystone College I am doing what Sadie Allen ’08 was featured Katie Reed ’09 is engaged I love and loving what I do!” Sandra Hayduk Spott ’79 in “Eclectic Countryside,” a to Mark Aebli. Katie earned a is retiring from coaching field show at the Northumberland Abby Cohen ’13 recently bachelor’s degree in child and became a game presentation hockey at Lackawanna Trail after County Council for the Arts and society from Keystone College 26 seasons. Her career has included Humanities Gallery. Allen grew associate with the Philadelphia and is currently employed by 76ers. After receiving her bachelor’s 342 wins, including the District 2 up on a dairy farm sketching on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Class 3A Championship this past barn doors and farm equipment. of arts in visual arts, she went on International Airport and Texas to Wesley College and obtained a year, and only two losing seasons. She received her bachelors of arts Roadhouse. Mark is employed by in visual arts at Keystone College master’s degree in sport leadership, ______1990s the city of Scranton Deptartment sport administration. JoAnn Fuller ’92 is the vice and currently does commissioned of Public Works. president, loan operations manager art and teaches art lessons. Her Natalie Wentz ’13 has been work is primarily whimsical and Stephanie Santore ’09 was named a lecturer in the biology at Wayne Bank, Honesdale. She featured in the cover story of The was recently featured in an Interest representational with occasional Scranton Times-Tribune department of the University nonrepresentational pieces. on October of Scranton. After receiving in Finance Q and A article in 23, 2016. In 2014 Stephanie Happenings Magazine. Lindsay Birmelin Grady ’08 her bachelor’s in biology from created the NOMAD project, an Keystone, Natalie received her was recently hired as the workforce ______2000s organization to help homeless in master’s degree in biochemistry at Chasity Mosser O’Dell ’02 development and special projects Scranton and surrounding areas. the University of Scranton. She has three children. She and her coordinator at the Greater Scranton Her goal is not only to supply received the 2016 outstanding husband are working on starting a Chamber of Commerce. Lindsay items, but to break the stigma of graduate student award. small business selling homemade received a bachelor's degree from homelessness. Keystone College and is currently Nicole Blank ’15 and soaps and candles. She is also Stephanie Chunca ’10 has Anthony Michlik ’14 were currently job hunting. working toward a master’s degree from the Pennsylvania State been appointed senior coordinator engaged on November 7, 2016. David Schulte ’05 married University. Lindsay previously of community employment services at Keystone Community Jerica Rode ’15 was recently Jacquelyn Harris on August 13. worked as executive director of elected as director at large Both are teachers in the Scranton Workforce Wayne/Northeast Resources. Stephanie received a bachelor degree in communication of Florida Physical Therapy School District. Jacquelyn received Innovation Alliance. Association (FPTA) Student a bachelor’s from Colgate College from Keystone and has 28 years of Lindsay Ancherani ’09 experience. Special Interest Group. and a master’s from Brown married Scott Parker in September University. David received dual Philip Dunn ’10 is engaged Valerie Lemus ’16 is 2016. The wedding and reception to Lindsay Kuchinski. Lindsay currently serving as a member in bachelor’s degrees from Keystone were held at Montdale Country College and is pursuing his master’s received a bachelor’s degree in AmeriCorps National Civilian Club and officiated by Mayor business from the Pennsylvania Community Corps (NCCC). at Marywood University. David Patrick Loughney of Dunmore. was also featured in a September State University and is a plant AmeriCorps NCCC is a national Lindsay received a bachelor’s manager at Aramark Cleanroom service program for 18-24 year 2016 Scranton Times Tribune degree at Keystone College article about film photography services. Philip received an olds to serve with non-profit and is employed by Prudential associate in criminal justice from organizations and government classrooms in area schools. David Retirement. Scott is a graduate of teaches darkroom and photography Keystone College and works in agencies to meet urgent McCann School of Business and his family’s business, Phil Dunn community needs through several techniques and morals to around is currently a manager at Goodwill 60 students in the Scranton School Concrete and Inground Pools. projects in categories such as youth Industries. development, energy conservation, District. Stephen Verespy ’10 Justine Fauver ’09 and Rick environmental stewardship, disaster received his doctorate in relief, and food security. Smith were married at St. Ann’s chemical biology from Virginia

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Residence Hall Renamed in Honor of Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. and Regina E. Boehm

Keystone College has renamed its President Boehm began his Keystone Regional Cancer Institute Advisory Board, Keystone Commons Residence Hall tenure in 1995 and remained as president among many others. to Boehm Hall in honor of President through June 2013. Under his leadership, Mrs. Boehm served as a board Emeritus, Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr., and Keystone became a baccalaureate college member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania former Keystone First Lady, Regina E. in 1998 and granted its first bachelor’s Philharmonic, Northeast Theatre, Boys Boehm. degree in 2000. Since then, the College and Girls Club of Scranton, and as The College plans to make a variety has progressed steadily, adding academic president of the Philharmonic League of student-centered renovations to the programs, master’s degrees, and a wide of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Among residence hall in the coming months, variety of new and updated facilities. many community awards, she received thanks to a contribution from a generous President and Mrs. Boehm were the Roseann Smith Alperin Award from donor. The Keystone community will well known for their optimistic attitude the Junior League of Scranton. Mrs. officially celebrate the renaming with and genuine friendship, particularly their Boehm received a bachelor’s degree from a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the near personal interest in all Keystone students. Penn State University and is a graduate of future. The suite-style residence hall, President Boehm was often quoted as executive series of Leadership Lackawanna housing 60 students, was built in 2001 saying, “We know our students not only and Leadership Wilkes-Barre. under President Boehm’s leadership. by their names but by their dreams.” Prior to Keystone, President Boehm “Keystone College is pleased to President and Mrs. Boehm had been was a senior vice president for institutional rename Keystone Commons in honor respected leaders in the community, taking advancement at Marshall University of Ned and Regina Boehm,” Keystone active roles in many civic and community in West Virginia. He held senior College President David L. Coppola, organizations. They jointly received administrative positions at American Ph.D. said. “During their 18 years on the B’nai B’rith Amos Lodge No.136 University and Texas Christian University. campus, the Boehms played a vital role Americanism Award and served as co- He earned a bachelor’s degree from in the growth of Keystone College from chairs for the United Way of Lackawanna Frostburg State University in Maryland a junior college to a highly respected County 2003-2004 Campaign Fund and a master’s degree and doctorate from four-year baccalaureate institution, which Drive. American University. now offers master’s degrees and online President Boehm served on the President and Mrs. Boehm currently degrees, as well. The entire community United Way of Lackawanna County Board reside in the Richmond, Va. area. They has such tremendous gratitude for their of Directors, President of Pennsylvania are the parents of two sons, Evan and wife accomplishments and for their selfless Association of Nonprofit Organizations, as Melissa, and Andrew and wife Sarah, and dedication and leadership to Keystone a board member of the Greater Scranton grandparents of Grant Edward Boehm and Northeastern Pennsylvania.” Chamber of Commerce, and the Northeast and Catherine Beckett Boehm. 1RQ3URÀW2UJ 863RVWDJH Paid .H\VWRQH&ROOHJH

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