Fall 2013

McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program: Continuing King’s Mission of Building Bridges President’s Message

Dear Alumni,

The College recently finalized its new strategic plan for 2013 – 2018:Engaged Minds. Inspired Hearts. Purposeful Lives. The plan respects and preserves our rich traditions while challenging us to adapt to the changing realities of higher education and our world. Visit kings.edu/PRIDE to review the entire strategic plan.

The words of our founding President, Fr. James Connerton, C.S.C., are part of our enduring legacy: “King’s teaches students not only how to make a living, but how to live.” Making a living and making a life are themes rooted in the enduring truths of the past and the evolving realities of the present. Social and political commentator David Brooks recently used the words “résumé” and “eulogy” to capture the difference between making a living and making a life. A résumé speaks to the skills, abilities, capabilities, and professional achievements one has demonstrated through education and work. A King’s College education has done, and will continue to do, an outstanding job in preparing women and men for their career aspirations. A eulogy captures the history of one’s caring, faithfulness, wisdom, courage, and truthfulness. The liberal arts education at King’s College in a special way helps cultivate, refine, and inspire our deepest hopes, desires, and loves; it helps women and men make a life worthy of praise.

Since its founding in 1946 to educate the sons of coal miners, King’s has always worked hard to help those struggling for access to higher education. This issue of Pride features a story on our McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program. The program continues our tradition of providing affordable access to a great education.

May God bless you and your family and may God continue to bless King’s College.

Sincerely, Fr. Jack Ryan, C.S.C. President

Contents Fall 2013

PRESIDENT Rev. John Ryan, C.S.C., Ph.D. SENIOR STAFF Director of Campus Ministry 1 President’s Message Rev. Thomas Looney, C.S.C. Vice President for Student Affairs Janet Mercincavage, C.P.A. Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer 2 News on Campus John Loyack ’85 F History Faculty and Students Contribute to Securing Vice President for Academic Affairs Historical Marker Nicholas A. Holodick, Ed.D. Vice President for Institutional Advancement F Commencement Frederick Pettit, Esquire ’96 F Revisiting the Class of ’13 EDITOR Director of Public Relations John McAndrew ’84 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 6 King’s Feature Assistant Director of Public Relations Joseph Giomboni ’03, M.S. ’07 F McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program: Continuing Public Relations Office Coordinator King’s Mission of Building Bridges Nora Conway Intern Michael Ruth ’13 SPORTS 10 Faculty Profile Director of Sports Information F Brother George Schmitz, C.S.C. Robert Ziadie Assistant Director of Sports Information Craig Butler ALUMNI 11 Monarch Sports Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Patrice Persico F Winter Sports Review Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving F Lisa Gigliello Profile Rose Gryskevicz ’96 F Sweeney Signs Major League Baseball Contract Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Stewardship Coordinator Charlene Brojakowski F Fall Sports Schedule Alumni Office Coordinator Maggie Height ’12 DESIGN Nanette Bozentka, Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. 16 Staff Profile PHOTOGRAPHY F Cheryl Ish Photography by Andy (cover (bottom), 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 19 (right and bottom), 20 (bottom),21 (bottom right), 22, 23), King’s College Archives (cover (top)), Luzerne County Historical Society (2), Jason Clark (7), Frank Lauri (11 (left), 12), Mike Touey (11 (right), 16), Bob Ziadie (14 (bottom)), Hub Wilson Photography 17 Faculty Update (inside back cover). PRINTING Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. 18 Alumni Events & Gatherings Pride is published twice a year by the King’s College Public Relations Office. It is distributed to alumni, parents of students, donors, and other friends of the College. Comments should be addressed to John McAndrew, Director of Public Relations, [email protected], (570) 208-5958. Write: PRIDE, King’s 23 -24 Alumni Profiles College, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 F Neil Grimes ’05 and Michael Ward ’07 ON THE COVER: F John D. ‘Jack’ McCarthy, Sr. ’57 King’s was established in 1946 to educate the sons of coal miners, a population not served by existing educational institutions. Through a grant from the McGowan 25 Alumni News & Notes Charitable Fund, the College has developed programs which now also address the needs of the fastest growing segment of the Luzerne County population. 29 Donor Profile F Claire DeFazio ’77

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History Faculty and Students Help Secure Historical Marker

t was a catastrophic event in Wilkes-Barre and the second According to reports, the morning of June 5, 1919, a train worst industrial disaster in Pennsylvania history. The legacy containing approximately 150 miners and a cargo of blasting of the 92 miners killed in the 1919 Baltimore Mine Tunnel powder exploded and burned in the Baltimore No. 2 tunnel of Disaster will not fade, but will be commemorated due to the the Delaware and Hudson Coal Co. Most of the miners died persistent efforts of History Department faculty and students from burns and inhalation of gases. who teamed with the city and family members of deceased An investigation of the mine disaster led to improvements in miners to secure a historical marker at the site of the long-closed the enforcement of mining regulations, including prohibiting mine. transporting miners on the same trains with explosive powder. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission The marker will be placed near the site. A marker dedication recently approved an application submitted by members of the ceremony is tentatively scheduled for the fall semester. King’s History Department to memorialize the Baltimore No. 2 Clasby and Mackaman said they were elated. “I’m very tunnel of the Delaware and Hudson Coal Co. in Wilkes-Barre’s pleased that the commission awarded a marker,” said East End. The Commission approved only 12 applications Mackaman. “I think it’s a testament to the dimensions of this from the almost 50 under consideration. tragedy, to the memory of the miners who died, and the scores Eight students, under the direction of History Department of wives and children left behind.” faculty members Daniel Clasby and Thomas Mackaman, “The students understood the magnitude of the event and conducted extensive research on the Baltimore Mine Disaster. worked to do right by its victims and their families,” Clasby The research effort was undertaken in response to a request added. “The marker will keep the memory of this event alive for for assistance from the office of Wilkes-Barre Mayor Thomas generations to come.” Leighton ’82. Jen Momenzadeh was one of the students who worked on the The Mayor’s office was contacted by Katie Lavery, a local research. resident whose two uncles, Michael Harris, 24, and Victor Harris, 21, were among the miners killed in the incident. “It was incredibly frustrating and fun at the same time,” she Michael Harris left a wife and two daughters, with one more on said. the way. One of the memories that stays with Momenzadeh was a Lavery’s mother, Rose Harris, was only 11 years old, and the photo of the Baltimore tunnel when the bodies of the miners death of her two older brothers traumatized her. were being removed, with a sign, “Safety First, Avoid Accidents” “She never fully recovered from the horrors she saw that day,” painted above it. Lavery told The Citizens’ Voice newspaper. “It was a striking juxtaposition,” Momenzadeh said. The research included information directly related to the King’s student researchers were Anthony Cardone, Michael incident as well as general information about 1919 Wilkes- Deangelo, Debra Gross, Jennifer Momenzadeh, Tiffani Barre. The group completed an application for a state historical Prescott, Kevin Prior, Patricia Streeter and Emily Winters. marker and presented their findings at the annual conference of the State Historical Society.

2 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Almost 500 Students Join Alumni Ranks Following Commencement

nne Thompson of NBC News addressed the Class of “Most lives zigzag like a water bug, and a lot of those zigs A 2013 at the College’s 64th Annual Commencement in and zags involve failure,” she later said. “Aside from the May at which 498 students received bachelor’s, master’s or fathers of the Holy Cross and my parents, I believe failure has associate degrees. been my life’s best teacher.” A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Thompson Ian Oakley, president of the Class of 2013, recounted with began her address by describing an experience she shared his fellow graduates some of the life lessons they have learned with the graduates. “We are bonded together by an amazing at King’s, from being evacuated during Tropical Storm Lee, force – an education by the Holy Cross Fathers. From my and “breaking in” the gymnasium expansion, to moving into own experience, I’m here to tell you that the development off-campus housing. “We had to clean our own bathrooms nurtured at King’s the last four years will not end when you and kitchens and found out that electricity and water are not leave today. This education is the foundation that will shape free.” Pausing a moment to look across the sea of smiling who and what you will become. It will be a wellspring of faces, Oakley added: “People often say that your college years confidence that you can draw on for the rest of your life and are the best. If these are the best years of my life, then I’m one you will go to it and it will help you in ways that you cannot lucky kid.” even imagine. It has done that for me over many, many years. “Starting today, you are forever connected to King’s College, an institution that came into being as the ultimate long shot.” Thompson proceeded to remind graduates of the story of King’s founding; Father James Connerton being sent from the University of Notre Dame with $200, from which he purchased a train ticket to Wilkes-Barre and a typewriter. She also shared another common tenet of her education and that of the assembled graduates. “If I’m to lend you a vision of your future through the filter of my life then there is nothing more I can wish for you, nothing more important, than to have faith. “Do what you love, because in the real world there is no substitute for passion. A big paycheck, corner office, or set of Anne Thompson shares insights with perks will not make palatable what you do if you do not love graduates and their families. what you do,” Thompson said in relating to the graduates her passion for broadcast journalism.

Chemistry majors get creative with their mortarboards. Shown, from left, are Adult student Tammy Lynn Purpura receives her degree from Father Mara Oldenick, Steven Meckel, Christina Marvin, Andrea Jones, Rebecca Ryan. For Tammy’s inspirational message of perseverance, go to kings. Hoernle, Carissa Cook, and Allison Baumgartner. edu/Pride.

Among this year’s graduates were seven students profiled as incoming first-year students in the Fall 2009 Pride. How have their lives and career goals changed? See pages 4-5 for the details.

Pride ✦ Fall 2013 3 Class of ’13 Revisited by Michael Ruth ’13 Matthew, Stephen & Christopher Rebecca Hoernle Tobias Matthew, Stephen and Rebecca knew Christopher Tobias wanted to they wanted to stick together after high attend King’s for several reasons. One school, and all three siblings eventually of these was the financial aid that he found King’s to be an open and friendly received through the Charles E. Parente community. They feel the same now as Scholarship that is awarded to one student in every freshmen they did four years ago, and also think that their time at King’s has taught them class. Another was an invitation to run on the College’s cross lessons about themselves, their siblings country team. But perhaps the most important reason was the and their lives. small, intimate classroom settings in his physician assistant “My journey through these last four years has had its ups and major. downs,” said Matthew (the oldest) a computer and information “I felt that the nice, small class sizes would help me because I systems major with a minor in computer science. “As a senior living off campus and being away from mom and dad, I’ve could establish personal relationships with my professors,” Tobias had to learn about budgeting and home repair. But I’ve also said, looking back on his first year of studies. He believes that learned more about people and how they change.” Of his time the care and attention that he received are representative of the at King’s with his brother and sister, Matthew admitted that their King’s family as a whole. “It does feel like a family. Everybody relationship also had to change. “I tried to grow independent. We here knows each other. Everyone helps each other out.” didn’t see each other very much. But it was still helpful having them on campus.” Tobias has gotten involved in many aspects of that King’s Stephen graduated with a major in criminal justice and family in the last four years. Though he was constantly kept a minor in sociology. He feels that King’s criminal justice busy by his commitment to the five-year physician assistant department adequately prepared him to join the police academy. studies program, he also joined the cross country team and “Professors like Dr. Paul Lindenmuth and others were always Student Government, and participated in a variety of volunteer interested in me, and always had something to say about what the opportunities through the College’s Scholars in Service Program. job would be like,” he said. “They would tell me what to expect and how to avoid judging potential suspects.” Stephen also feels With the view that every commitment he has made to the that he has grown in the last four years. “I feel independent,” he College has taught him something, Tobias believes that he has said. “I didn’t get to see my brother and sister as much, and we experienced the fullness of King’s life. “Cross country allowed didn’t have our usual Sunday dinners, but it was nice knowing me to meet an amazing group of guys two weeks before classes that I had a friend if I ever needed one.” started, and that definitely made the transition to college Rebecca enjoyed several different aspects of her time at King’s. much smoother. And of all the volunteer opportunities that As a member of the chemistry/secondary education double I participated in, the Rural Health Corporation’s McKinney majors, she was able to get to know her professors personally. “The department is a really tight-knit community,” she said. “The Clinic was the most rewarding. I was able to blend my interest professors always gave me advice and wanted to help me through in medicine and my belief in the importance of service into one. my college career.” Rebecca also became involved in King’s The patients there showed me that no matter how bad you may Campus Ministry, which she feels served as a moral compass for have it, you simply cannot give up.” her. “The amazing priests and brothers, as well as programs like Campus Renew, taught me how to make good decisions and Upon graduating with his master’s degree next year, Tobias prioritize my life for the better. They showed me that I can have plans to practice medicine as a physician assistant in either fun and still do good things.” Being at King’s also taught Rebecca pediatrics or psychiatry. He is confident that he’ll always to be self-reliant. “It’s helped me discover who I want to be. I was remember everything he learned at King’s, both in and out of the able to find my niche. I’ve been here but I wasn’t always with my classroom. “I fully intend on utilizing my degree, as well as what brothers. I had to grow on my own.” King’s has taught me about leadership, service and teamwork, Having graduated, Matthew hopes to begin working in to lift up those around me. If I am able to alter the course of development programming; Stephen plans to become a police someone’s life for the better, I would consider my life a success, officer; and Rebecca would like to begin her chemistry teaching putting into practice King’s ‘values of a lifetime’ message.” career and possibly go on to earn a master’s degree or doctorate in English as a second language.

4 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Laura Panzitta Alisa Marino

Laura Panzitta came to King’s in When Alisa Marino arrived at King’s in 2009 based on the reputation of the 2009, she felt that it was like a larger version College’s McGowan School of Business. of her high school in Connecticut. Now Now, having graduated four years later that she has graduated with a major in with a degree in accounting, she feels criminal justice and minors in forensics and that the program definitely fulfilled its promises. “Because of sociology, she believes more strongly than ever that King’s truly King’s stellar business program and Career Planning office, I was was the right choice for her. fortunate enough to spend my senior year with a job lined up at “King’s still reminds me so much of my high school because of PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City,” she said. all the personal relationships I was able to establish here,” Marino Panzitta enjoyed how her business instructors, especially Dr. said. She formed such relationships with Dr. Paul Lindenmuth, Barry Williams and Dr. Christopher Alexander, took interests Dr. Bill Lutes and James Marinello, all instructors in King’s in her on personal levels, sometimes offering her their offices as criminal justice department. “I took Jamie Marinello’s classes on places to simply sit and rest. She related how her professors were street gangs and probation and parole,” she said. “He brought a genuinely concerned about her, and how Dr. Alexander even sent lot of personal experience to the classes. We also met during my her assignments in the mail when she had to miss the first two internship at the Luzerne County Adult Probation Office. He was weeks of her junior year because of surgery. always ready to offer help with actual jobs in the field.” In addition to the McGowan School of Business, Panzitta also Marino was also highly involved with extracurricular has nothing but good things to say about the Career Planning activities. She was a Resident Assistant and a member of Student office. “They set me up with interviews with top employers, and Government and the lacrosse team. She also studied abroad in really just made the whole job process easy.” After participating in Italy and Turkey. Marino feels that becoming active in college life a Leadership Adventure with PricewaterhouseCoopers, she was was truly beneficial to her. “Participating in these activities simply offered a job as a certified public accountant (CPA) with the firm. showed me that I was able to do it without thinking about it,” she said. “I got over my fears and nerves and grew independent. Now, Panzitta would like to gain experience as a CPA before possibly I am more ambitious and daring. I leave King’s with no regrets.” earning her doctorate and teaching. She believes that teachers’ real-world experiences made classes more interesting for students. In the years to come, Marino believes that she will look back But wherever she goes, Panzitta said that the King’s community on her time at King’s with both thanks and affection. “I know that will always be important to her. “The professors, students and I will miss King’s a lot. I didn’t look forward to graduation at all. administration truly are a family. When a member of your family With all of the teachers and friends that I’ve gotten to know, I can achieves success, you share in that happiness. The King’s family is honestly say that these last four years were definitely the best of no exception.” my life.”

Elyssa Molino At first, Elyssa Molino was unsure if she truly wanted to attend King’s. But once she visited the College, the warm and welcoming nature of the faculty and staff solidified her decision to enroll. Four years later, she feels the same way. “The professors at King’s are great,” she said. “They’re always right there to help. People such as John Kratz, Dr. Laurie Ayre and Robert Richards really helped me out when I was second-guessing my major.” In the initial months of her first year, Molino was an undeclared major, but now, having graduated with a degree in elementary education and being also certified in special and early childhood education, she believes that she took full advantage of all of King’s available opportunities. “College is definitely what you make of it,” Molino said. “Your own degree of involvement is what you get back.” Molino was a member of Student Government, the Education Club, the “Regis,” the Kappa Delta Pi honor society and the Aquinas Society. She volunteered to be an Orientation Assistant and Coordinator, led several religious retreats and participated in numerous SERVE trips to New Jersey, Texas and Arizona. “I think volunteer experiences help you to figure out who you are,” Molino said. “They allow you to find yourself. King’s provided me with all of these opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives. Just working in a soup kitchen can change your outlook. You see life from others’ perspectives, from something other than the ABCs of classes and exams.” Molino believes that she has learned a great deal from her time at King’s and from everything that the College offered her. “My experiences here at King’s really turned the College’s mission statement into more than just words. Just the effort of helping someone less fortunate is so rewarding. But you have to be active in making college the way you want it. Opportunity won’t come after you.”

Pride ✦ Fall 2013 5 McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program: Continuing King’s Mission of Building Bridges

ing’s has gained a national reputation for helping first- The program began in 2006 when King’s received a large generation, low-income and traditionally underserved grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund; $1.8 students. The College was established almost 70 years ago million from that larger grant was used to fund the first five for the original purpose of educating sons of coal miners, years of the outreach program. The McGowan Charitable most of whom were children or grandchildren of European Fund was established in 1992 by the 1952 graduate of King’s immigrants that settled in Northeast Pennsylvania for jobs in and Wyoming Valley native who went on to a successful the burgeoning mining industry. While the vast majority of business career as the founder and chairman of MCI the students were born in the United States, many of their Communications Corporation. parents or grandparents were not. Bi-lingualism was not “I know from my experience as a teacher that Hispanics are uncommon and many of the young people probably had their the most likely to drop out of school, because they have a lack structured introduction to the English language when they of information about what’s available,” said the program’s first began their formal elementary education. director, Isabel Balsamo, a native of Columbia, just after the For the past seven years, King’s and the William G. inception of the program. “We want to plant the seed in their McGowan Charitable Fund have furthered that original brains that education is something that can be achieved, and mission by assisting people of Hispanic heritage, the fastest they have the potential to do it.” growing segment of the Luzerne County population. The program began in earnest in January 2007, with the According to the 2010 census, the percentage of people addition of Brother George Schmitz, C.S.C., (see page 10) as of Hispanic origin in Luzerne County increased 479% in 10 the program’s academic coordinator and the beginning of both years. As recently as 1990, Hispanics comprised less than one the high school mentoring program and adult ESL classes. A percent of the population; in the latest census, that group total of 10 students from Coughlin, GAR, and Meyers high accounted for 6.7% of the county population. schools came to campus every Monday of the semester and Since its inception in 2006, the King’s McGowan Hispanic were provided help with homework and attended presentations Outreach Program has started initiatives aimed at junior high on different aspects of college life. and high school students of Hispanic descent and has also The first attempt at a more intensive experience was held reached out to families to provide instruction in a number of that summer as the first of what have become annual three- areas, primarily literacy and English as a Second Language week residency programs took place. Nine students, some of (ESL). As a result, the College is often serving several whom took part in the spring semester mentoring program, generations of the same family, mentees in the high school actually lived on campus Monday through Friday of each program have become college mentors, and the dream of a week. Students participated in seminars, which included college education has become a reality for dozens of promising public speaking, writing college essays, and managing their young men and women. finances. The majority of the students migrated to the Wilkes-

6 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Barre area from Brooklyn or New Jersey with their families. Brito went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting Only one of the nine grew up in the Wyoming Valley. from King’s and is employed as a staff accountant at Pepsico/ In addition to the classes, students also heard from college Gatorade in nearby Mountaintop. “I was able to meet a students regarding their experiences. The speakers included great many friends through the program. I attended that an advertising intern with the Washington Redskins and a first residential program with David Castro, who attended student film festival award winner. Coughlin. David and I were roommates at King’s for three years, and remain in touch as he pursues his master’s degree at Since 2007, 75 students have participated in the three-week Bloomsburg University. residential program. Sixty percent have gone on to attend college. In an example of “paying it forward,” Brito served as a mentor during his student days at King’s, was a resident “The mentoring and residential programs provide the high assistant for the residential program, and participated in the school students a chance to sit down in small groups with a tutoring program at the Daniel Flood Elementary School role model and ask how different or challenging college is,” in Wilkes-Barre. The bi-weekly tutoring program at Flood said Brother George, who taught the students literature during Elementary actually preceded the receipt of the McGowan that first residency program. “You’ll notice a lot of their grant and is coordinated through the King’s education conversations go beyond the lesson plan. We want them to program. learn what’s out there besides high school classes. There are many ways to tap into talents.” Castro was one of four students from the Class of ’12 to receive scholarships from the outreach program to attend “A lot of people put the Spanish community down and say King’s. The scholarships, which provided tuition, room and you can’t go to college,” said participant Jorge Brito, a student board, and funds for books, were underwritten the first three at GAR. “But, if you just reach for it and follow it, you can years by the McGowan Charitable Fund grant. Since that make it.”

Brother George Schmitz, C.S.C., leads program participants around campus.

Pride ✦ Fall 2013 7 Participants in the three spring evening ESL Classes (top) included Petra Vazquez (below, left), mother of Ruth Mantilla ’14.

time, King’s has provided the scholarships. Recipients must she entered public school. When her family moved to maintain a 3.0 GPA to maintain the scholarship. All eight the Wyoming Valley when she was nine, Noemi became a scholarship recipients in the classes of ’12 and ’13 maintained resource for her immediate and extended family and their the funding through graduation. friends, often translating documents and other materials. Another scholarship recipient from the Class of ’12 was Noemi admitted that her dreams of going to college would Carmen Flores, who was the first person on her mother’s side have been much more difficult were it not for the McGowan of the family to receive a college degree. Scholarship. “I always told my parents I would pay my own Carmen’s father, Noe, worked eight years as a bus driver way through school. I think they’ve done enough getting me in Brooklyn before the family relocated. Her mother to 18. From 18 on, it’s up to me to be independent and make remembered Carmen as a bookish girl who pestered her for my own way.” book fair money in grade school and who spread out on the The fourth member of the inaugural scholarship class, living room floor to complete her high school homework. Gabrielle Carbone, graduated with a degree in psychology “We’re so proud of her,” her mother commented following her and began work following commencement at the Hilldebrandt daughter’s commencement. “We always hoped for this.” Early Learning Center at King’s. She now works with autistic “I feel so blessed,” said Carmen. “God does everything for a children for a Lackawanna County company. reason and I’m glad he did this.” Because of the scholarship, Another consistent Carmen graduated college and was able to pursue her dream staple of the program of becoming a teacher without any debt. has been ESL classes Noemi Tlatenchi, another scholarship recipient and 2012 which are now held King’s graduate, graduated with a degree in elementary four nights a week education and Spanish. While at King’s, she participated during the academic in both the study abroad and service learning programs. year. The age range Following her junior and senior years, she mentored high of people attending achieving junior high school students from around the world either the beginner, as part of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented intermediate, or Youth Program, one summer in California and the other in advanced classes Hong Kong. Noemi was born in New York City to parents who emigrated from Mexico and she did not begin learning English until

8 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 has spanned 40-50 years. Many family members of current King’s has been able to leverage the major support from the mentoring participants or King’s students attend the classes. McGowan Charitable Fund and the program’s early track record Current scholarship recipients provide child care services for of success to obtain smaller grants for specific programs from class attendees. The program has grown from a total of 11 Prudential, Target, DyKnow, and Sanofi Pasteur, among others. students in the spring of 2007 to a high of 71 participants five In the past two years, King’s has also made a federally years later. funded program available to high school program participants. Petra Vazquez, mother of Ruth Mantilla ’14, began REACH-HEI (Regional Education Academy for Careers in attending ESL classes when her daughter was still in high Health) is a program based at The Commonwealth Medical school after learning about the opportunity through St. College with King’s attached as a partner. The program Nicholas Church, where Brother George is active. “She is designed to provide support to participants interested in knew very little English when she began her first class,” said careers in the medical field from their sophomore year of high Ruth, a psychology and criminal justice major. “Now, her school through college. improved English skills are an asset at her job at a window During the spring semester, the students attended monthly manufacturing plant.” three-hour on-campus workshops to receive intensive A component of the program that was added after its 2007 academic support along with structured health careers start is a bi-monthly program for students in seventh through exploration and college planning. They then continued their ninth grades. Current King’s students from a variety of programming during the three-week residential program. majors conduct workshops for the younger students. Many In 2012, the students received intensive instruction of the workshops are hands-on, including a popular annual regarding childhood obesity; this past spring, they learned demonstration by chemistry students. about various forms of cancer.

Change the Lives of King’s College Students

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Pride ✦ Fall 2013 9 NEWS ON CAMPUS

Faculty Profile

Br. George Schmitz, C.S.C.

uring his formative teenage years, Br. George Schmitz, extensive assignment was DC.S.C., made a critical decision that would impact his life when he spent the next 13 and the lives of many in need around the world: He dedicated years in Elmsford, New himself to religious life. York, as the Executive Brother George poses with McGowan Brother George grew up in the working-class town of New Director of the Leviticus Scholarship recipients at Commencement. Haven, Conn. He attended Notre Dame High School, following 25:23 Alternative Fund, in the footsteps of his two older brothers, John and Msgr. Gerard Inc., where he oversaw loans for non-profit organizations. Schmitz, C.S.C., the Vicar for Priests in the Archdiocese of During this time, Brother George also served on the Board of Hartford. Directors at King’s. “I really liked the college,” Brother George Like his older sibling, Brother George was impressed by the said of King’s. “I thought it would be great if there was ever an Holy Cross religious and the education the brothers provided opportunity to go there and work.” him, so he decided to follow the call into the brotherhood. The opportunity had to wait. The Congregation of Holy Cross “I was impressed by their lifestyle: sense of brotherhood, appointed Brother George as the Provincial Superior for the camaraderie and commitment to education,” Brother George Eastern Province of Brothers, a position he held for eight years. said. “That really made me consider religious life as a brother.” Brother George oversaw the health care for elderly brothers, the formation of new members, and served on school boards of five Brother George began his novitiate in up-state New York soon educational institutions and worked with the superiors in East after high school graduation. The one-year program included Africa. classes on religious life and the history and spirituality of Holy Cross, as well as work on the Congregation’s farm in Valatie, Brother George joined the King’s College community in the N.Y. In August 1966, he pronounced his first vows. winter of 2007 as part of the McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program. Under Brother George’s guidance, the McGowan Brother George was sent to study at the University of Notre Hispanic Outreach Program has flourished and has become Dame because of his interest in becoming a Spanish teacher. a cornerstone in the lives of many Latino families in the local He lived in the Scholastic and followed a demanding schedule: community. (see pages 6-9) Mass and prayer in the morning, housekeeping responsibilities at the residence, and a full schedule of class at Notre Dame. On He notes many success stories of his students, including the weekends, Brother George worked with inner-city juveniles Nathali Mejia ’13, who was a member of the first group of in an activities program or would visit the elderly in nursing students to participate in the McGowan Hispanic Outreach homes. High School Mentoring Program and the Summer Residential Program in 2007. In June, Nathali addressed the students in He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and the 2013 High School Residential Program when she presented returned to his hometown to teach for seven years at Notre her Senior Seminar Project titled, “The Use of Spanglish in Dame High School. He took summer courses at Middlebury Advertising Campaigns.” Nathali’s mother was also Brother College, earning a master’s degree in Spanish, and was later George’s student in the McGowan Hispanic Outreach Adult promoted to vice principal, where he was responsible for student English as a Second Language Program. discipline and attendance issues for over 1,100 students at the preparatory school. “I am very proud to be a part of King’s effort to address the educational needs of the burgeoning Hispanic population of During the summers, he worked in parishes in Mexico and Northeast Pennsylvania,” Brother George said. “This initiative, Peru until he found an opportunity to teach in Chile. Like his funded by the McGowan Charitable Fund, is intricately tied to fellow religious in Idi Amin’s Uganda and those in Bangladesh the mission of King’s College and to that of the Congregation of during the war of independence, Brother George witnessed Holy Cross.” military abuses during the Pinochet dictatorship while in Chile. As in Uganda and Bangladesh, Holy Cross did not abandon Brother George Schmitz, C.S.C., has been a professed its ministries because of the hard times. After the military took religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross for 47 years. He St. George College from Holy Cross, Brother George taught looks forward to his Golden Jubilee in 2016. English and religion at Colegio Andacollo in Santiago. “Being a Brother of Holy Cross means everything to me,” “As I was preparing for ministry, I was often told that one of the Brother George said. “I can look back on these years with no charisms of Holy Cross was to go where the need was greatest,” regrets. I’ve had deeply rewarding experiences in ministry as Brother George said. “I certainly experienced this in Chile.” a teacher, as an administrator, and as a congregational leader. I am grateful to God for my vocation to Holy Cross and to my Brother George returned to the United States and earned fellow Holy Cross Brothers and Priests for all of their support and a master’s degree in religion at Fordham University. His next encouragement throughout the years.”

10 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Monarch Sports King’s Winter Sports Teams Garner Honors

The King’s College winter sports teams enjoyed varying levels of team success but a number of players enjoyed outstanding success.

Swimming Senior point-guard Katlin Michaels ended the season ranked first nationally in NCAA Division III with 7.3 assists per-game The swim teams continued to make strides in its building and added 15.3 points and 6.4 rebounds to finish second in process under fourth-year coach Matt Easterday. The women’s the Freedom Conference “Player of the Year” voting. Senior and men’s team combined to set 15 new individual and relay shooting guard Celia Rader was a second-team All-Freedom school records during the course of the season. Conference choice after averaging 14.0 points with 83 three- The Lady Monarchs posted a fine 8-5 mark during the season pointers. Senior forward Lindsay Atchison gained honorable while the men battled through a number of injuries that limited mention honors after averaging 10.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. the participation of various swimmers, settling for a 2-10-1 record. At the MAC Championships, both King’s women’s and Wrestling men’s teams placed seventh. The wrestling team suffered through an injury-plagued Junior Patricia Manning campaign that saw the Monarchs finish with a 6-11 mark in earned first-team All-MAC head coach Ned McGinley’s 44th honors in two events, year at the helm. Sophomore Shane placing third in both Stark (15-6) placed third in the NCAA the 200-breaststroke and East Regional Championships and 400-individual medley qualified for the Division III National events. Sophomore Kimmie Tournament at 177-pounds, where he Brino was second-team All- did not place. MAC with a fifth-place in the Patricia Manning 200-butterfly Stark was hardly the lone bright spot for King’s, as junior Tommy Desir The Lady Monarch 400-freestyle relay team of Brino, Manning, posted a team-best 25-8 mark at 165 and sophomores Shannon Johnson and Macawley Brown, earned pounds. Senior heavyweight Peter second-team All-MAC honors by placing fifth. King’s 800-freestyle Dwyer finished the year at 11-5 after relay team of Manning, Brino, Caroline Fitch, and Johnson re-injuring his knee and defaulting garnered All-MAC laurels with a fifth-place finish. out of the regional tournament. Junior Christian Mazzocchi was 13-7, while Women’s Basketball freshman DeMarquis Holley finished Due to the loss of four seniors, King’s women’s basketball 18-10 to round out the Monarchs’ top Shane Stark team had large shoes to fill in attempting to follow in the competitors. footsteps of the 2011-12 squad that reached the NCAA Division III “Sweet 16.” The Lady Monarchs got off to a 4-4 start in the Men’s Basketball first semester. During Christmas break, adversity surfaced when The men’s basketball team had a season of frustration as the starting center Marissa Manning was lost for the remainder of Monarchs finished 10-15 and failed to qualify for the Freedom the year with an injury. King’s managed to go 4-1 over its next Conference Tournament. King’s inability to hold onto second five games before losing starting small forward Ashley Davies to half leads in league games was especially frustrating as the injury. Monarchs held a half-time lead in 9 of 15 Freedom Conference Instead of folding, the team rallied together and promptly won games, only to finish with a 5-9 league record. 12 of their next 13 games to close out the regular-season with a Junior Kyle Hammonds earned second-team All-Freedom 20-5 record. The Lady Monarchs earned the second-seed for the Conference honors, averaging 12.6 points and 3.7 rebounds Freedom Conference Tournament and knocked off third-seeded while connecting on 42 three-pointers. Senior guard Matt DeSales 80-70 in the semi-finals. King’s would then face top- Fiorino averaged 10.2 points with 60 three-pointers and seeded FDU-Florham in the championship game, and the Lady graduated with 202 three-point field goals, the second most Monarchs dropped a 76-64 decision. Despite losing two starters in program history. With only two players graduating, the to injury, King’s managed to close out their season winning 17 of Monarchs will look to parlay their returning experience into a their 20 games after the calendar flipped to 2013. more successful 2013-14 season.

Pride ✦ Fall 2013 11 MONARCH SPORTS

Winning is the Norm for King’s Softball as Lisa Gigliello Earns 500th Career Victory

ver the past 20 years, the From 2000–06, King’s enjoyed an unparalled reign of OKing’s College softball dominance, winning seven straight Freedom Conference titles team has emerged as one and a seven consecutive national tournament berths. During this of the best, most consistent seven-year stretch, the Lady Monarchs posted a staggering 237- programs throughout the 70 record, winning 77.2 percent of their games. region. Season after season, “It’s no secret really, we focus on fundamentals and putting King’s rosters have changed the success of the team before the individual,” Gigliello said of as players graduate and new the team’s winning tradition. “It takes sacrifices to be successful players join the program. at anything. In the process, we make the team better by doing Through all the victories everything we can to help each player improve. We also make and championships, the one sure to keep a balance between academics, softball, and life in constant element in the Lady general. I encourage them to work hard and be good at whatever Monarchs’ success has been they do.” the leadership of head coach Lisa Gigliello. In 2007, the Lady Monarchs regained their throne by winning their seventh Freedom Conference title in eight years On March 26, Gigliello and earning an eighth straight berth in the NCAA national reached an impressive tournament, concluding the season with a 34-9 mark. After a milestone when she became third-place in 2008, the Lady Monarchs again won the Freedom the first coach in King’s history title in 2009 and gained a ninth berth into the NCAA national to reach the 500-victory plateau with a doubleheader sweep over tourney. Gigliello was honored with her second Freedom Keystone College. Conference “Coach of the Year” award. Gigliello was an outstanding collegiate softball player at In 2010, the Lady Monarchs defended their crown capturing Wilkes University, earning All-Middle Atlantic Conference their ninth Freedom title. In 2011, the team won its 10th league honors. She joined the King’s coaching staff as an assistant to championship in 12 years with 11 NCAA national tournament Robin Cummins in 1990 and, after four seasons, was promoted berths in that same time span. In 2012, King’s finished 29-12 to head coach after Cummins stepped down following the 1993 and again reached the Freedom Conference Tournament. This campaign. past season the Lady Monarchs went 23-9 and qualified for the In her first season, Gigliello took over a program which had conference tournament for the 14th straight year, the longest won only four games in 1993 and promptly doubled the squad’s active streak in the Middle Atlantic Conference. victory total. Improvement continued in 1995, as Gigliello led She has led King’s to a MAC or ECAC post-season the Lady Monarchs to a 14-17 record. In 1996, Gigliello led tournament berth every year since the 1999 campaign. Following King’s to a post-season playoff berth as the team advanced to the the 2013 season, Gigliello has a career head coaching mark at MAC “Final Four.” In 1997, Gigliello coached King’s to the King’s of 511-241-2. For Gigliello, reaching 500 wins was an program’s first-ever 20-win campaign. After another 20-plus win opportunity to stroll down memory lane. campaign in 1998, Gigliello led the Lady Monarchs to their first-ever post-season championship when the Lady Monarchs “Reaching 500 wins means I have been very fortunate to captured the 1999 Eastern College Athletic Conference have some really great student-athletes and coaches be part Southern Region championship. It was then that the MAC of this program,” she reflected. “It also means I have had was put on notice that King’s was set to emerge as a conference the opportunity to be here long enough to meet some of the power. best people and be part of their lives. I was humbled by the response to the 500 wins. I received phone calls, emails, and In 2000, Gigliello led King’s to a spectacular season when text messages from co-workers, friends, high school coaches, the Lady Monarchs captured the MAC Freedom League family, and players that went as far back as the first team I championship, the MAC overall title, and advanced to the coached. Those players are genuinely invested in the success of NCAA Division III National Tournament for the first time in this program, even years after graduating. That leaves me with school history. After guiding King’s to a program best 38-6 mark, a really good feeling about their experiences here. They want Gigliello was named MAC Freedom “Coach of the Year.” to send their children here so that they can have the same great

12 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 experience their mom did. The 500 wins belongs to everyone Ultimately, Gigliello is extremely proud of how King’s softball who played and coached here with me.” has helped develop young women into confident, responsible professional women. To her, the game is moreNon-Profi than tamassing Org. Since Gigliello took over the program in 1994, a total of 104 U.S. Postage victories. Lady Monarch players have been named to the MAC/Freedom PAID Permit No. 281 all-star teams while 42 others have been named NCAA East “I don’t think that people outside the programWilkes-Barre, realize PA Regional All-Americans. King’s teams have also excelled off the what these athletes learn by being part of this team, Gigliello field, as 105 Lady Monarchs have been named to the MAC All- concluded. “They see the wins and the all-star selections, but Academic Team. While the wins, championships, and honors what they don’t see is the emphasis we place on the character- are all significant, Gigliello is equally proud of the personal building habits they take with them when they leave. They relationships she has made with her players over the years. learn about responsibility when someone else is depending on them. They form lasting friendships and they learn to work and “I truly value the friendships that have developed from being prepare for what they want to accomplish in all aspects of their able to spend time with them during their college career, she lives. Maybe the most important thing is they learn they can stated. “ I still receive and send happy birthday messages; it lets fail at times and still have a support system that can help make us know that we are still connected. Some of my best friends are them successful overall. I am extremely proud of our players and graduates of this program, and we still play softball together every all that they have accomplished both on and off the field. I love summer. The annual Alumni Game is also a fun event. I am when they are seniors because they have climbed and conquered excited every year to see the players return. They light up when the mountain that is college. But I hate it when they leave they see each other. Many only get together at the alumni game, because they have become such a big part of each day here and so there is plenty to catch up on. It really is a fun day though, as they will be missed.” it’s rewarding to see them grow into successful adults.”

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Pride ✦ Fall 2013 13 Sweeney Named All-American, Signs Major League Contract

enior Chris Sweeney capped off one of the finest careers slugging percentage was also the best in the Division III as Sin King’s baseball history with the greatest honor possible he accumulated 114 total bases in 121 at-bats. In addition, when he became the first Monarch player to be named a Sweeney walked a career-high 22 times this season with eight first-team NCAA Division III All-American by the American bases-on-balls coming as intentional walks. Baseball Coaches Association. During the season Sweeney also amassed a school-record 22- Although not selected in June’s Major League game hitting streak and went a perfect 11-for-11 in stolen bases. Baseball Draft, Sweeney signed a free-agent He was rewarded for his outstanding play by being named the contract with the Kansas City Royals in early 2013 Freedom Conference “Player of the Year.” July. Sweeney was assigned to the Burlington Over the course of his career, Sweeney set several King’s (North Carolina) Royals, a rookie league team school records, including a career-best .409 (213-521) batting which plays in the Appalachian League. average, 39 home runs, 59 doubles, 139 RBI, 163 runs scored, Sweeney finished the 2013 season and a .777 slugging percentage. He graduates from King’s with ranked first nationally in NCAA four single-season school records while ranking in the top- Division III with a .496 batting five in five other single-season statistical categories. Sweeney average (60-121) with 10 home also owns seven career school records while ranking in the runs, 16 doubles, four triples, 41 top-five in five other career statistical areas. In all, Sweeney RBI, and scored 44 runs in 32 owns 11 school records while ranking in the top-five in 21 total games. His school-record .942 statistical categories at King’s.

Senior Athletics Awards Luncheon

The King’s College Senior Athletics Awards luncheon was Nicole Molino, Women’s Tennis Monarch Merit; Liz Paese, held in May. Twenty major awards were presented to senior Women’s Soccer Monarch Merit; Chelsea Manes, Women’s student-athletes. Awards presented included the Male and Lacrosse Monarch Merit; and Jillian Foster, Volleyball Female Senior Athletes of the Year, the Male and Female Monarch Merit. Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and the Monarch Merit Awards Standing, from left, is Tim Marchetti, Baseball Monarch for academic and athletic achievement on individual teams. Merit; Nick Conte, Men’s Tennis Monarch Merit; Jake The recipients included: sitting, from left, Molly Dahl, Lehnowsky, Football Monarch Merit; Jake Humphreys, Golf Women’s Basketball Monarch Merit; Jackie Sikora, Field Monarch Merit Award; Chris Sweeney, Senior Male Athlete Hockey Monarch Merit; Kayla Rutkoski, Softball Monarch of the Year; Ryan Cordingly, Senior Male Scholar-Athlete Merit; Liz Demko, Senior Female Scholar-Athlete of the of the Year; Matt Fiorino, Men’s Basketball Monarch Merit; Year; Katlin Michaels, Senior Female Athlete of the Year; and Nick Armenti, Men’s Soccer Monarch Merit.

14 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Athletic Schedule Fall 2013 Football 4 1 Sat. Juniata College A 3:30 p.m. 4 1 Sat. Juniata College A 1:00 p.m. 8 1 Wed. Baptist Bible College A 4:00 p.m. 1 2 Sat. Albright College A 5:30 p.m. August 1 2 Sat. Arcadia University H 7:00 p.m. 8 2 Sat. Lebanon Valley College H 4:30 p.m. 0 3 Fri. Muhlenberg College A 5:00 p.m. (scrimmage) 8 2 Sat. Marywood University H 7:30 p.m. October September October 2 Wed. Rosemont College H 7:00 p.m. 7 Sat. William Paterson University# H 1:00 p.m. 2 Wed. Alvernia University A 4:00 p.m. 5 Sat. FDU-Florham A 11:00 a.m.

1 2 Sat. Lebanon Valley College A 1:00 p.m. 5 Sat. FDU-Florham A 2:30 p.m. 9 Wed. Mt. Saint Mary’s College (NY) A 7:00 p.m.

8 2 Sat. Albright College* $ H 1:00 p.m. 8 Tues. Penn State-Berks H 7:00 p.m. 2 1 Sat. Delaware Valley College A 2:30 p.m. 2 1 Sat. Delaware Valley College A TBA 5 1 Tues. Misericordia University H 7:00 p.m. October 6 1 Wed. Misericordia University H 7:00 p.m. 9 1 Sat. Manhattanville College H 4:00 p.m. 5 Sat. Misericordia University* A 1:00 p.m. 9 1 Sat. Manhattanville College H 7:00 p.m. 3 2 Wed. Wilkes University A 4:00 p.m. 2 1 Sat. FDU-Florham* H 1:00 p.m. 2 2 Tues. Wilkes University A 7:00 p.m. 6 2 Sat. Eastern University H 4:00 p.m. 9 1 Sat. Stevenson University* A 1:00 p.m. 6 2 Sat. Eastern University H 7:00 p.m. 6 2 Sat. Delaware Valley College* A 1:00 p.m. November 0 3 Wed. Penn State-Altoona H 7:00 p.m. 2 Sat. DeSales University H 4:00 p.m. November November 2 Sat. Lycoming College* H 1:00 p.m. 2 Sat. DeSales University H 7:30 p.m. 9 Sat. Widener University* A 1:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball August 6 1 Sat. Wilkes University*^ H 12:00 p.m. Field Hockey 0 3 Fri. York College (NY) A 5:00 p.m. Cross Country August September 0 3 Fri. Alvernia University A 4:00 p.m. August 5 Thur. Baptist Bible College A 5:00 p.m. 0 3 Fri. Lehigh University Invitational A 10:00 a.m. September 7 Sat. Tri-Match @ Penn State A 12:00 p.m. Harrisburg w/Penn College 6 Fri. Misericordia Tournament A 5:15 p.m. of Technology September vs. Keystone College 7 Fri. Dutchmen Invitational A TBA 0 1 Tues. Penn State Hazleton H 7:00 p.m. 7 Sat. Misericordia Tournament A 1:00 p.m. @ Lebanon Valley vs. Juniata College 2 1 Thur. William Paterson University H 7:00 p.m. 0 2 Fri. National Catholic Invitational A TBA 1 1 Wed. Muhlenberg College A 7:30 p.m. 4 1 Sat. Tri-Match @ Albright College A 1:00 p.m. @ Notre Dame w/Gwynned-Mercy College 4 1 Sat. Susquehanna University H 1:00 p.m. October 8 1 Wed. Eastern University H 7:00 p.m. 7 1 Tues. University of Scranton H 7:00 p.m. 5 Sat. Paul Short Invitational A TBA 0 2 Fri. Cedar Crest College H 7:00 p.m. 1 2 Sat. Alumni Game H 12:00 p.m. @ Lehigh 4 2 Tues. Delaware Valley College A 7:00 p.m. 4 2 Tues. Marywood University A 4:00 p.m. 2 1 Sat. DeSales University A 10:30 a.m. 6 2 Thur. College of Staten Island A 6:00 p.m. Invitational 6 2 Thur. Cedar Crest College H 7:00 p.m. 8 2 Sat. Tri-Match @ King’s College H 11:00 a.m. 9 1 Sat. Gettysburg College A 11:00 a.m. 8 2 Sat. Eastern University A 1:00 p.m. w/Medgar Evers College & Invitational St. Joseph’s Brooklyn October 8 2 Sat. Alumni Match H 4:30 p.m. November 5 Sat. Delaware Valley College H 1:00 p.m. 2 Sat. MAC Championships A 11:00 a.m. October @ DeSales 9 Wed. Drew University H 4:00 p.m. 2 Wed. Manhattanville College H 7:00 p.m. 6 1 Sat. NCAA Mid-East Regionals A TBA 1 1 Fri. Manhattanville College H 7:00 p.m. 5 Sat. MAC Crossover Tri-Meet A 1:00 p.m. @ Lehigh 9 1 Sat. FDU-Florham A 1:00 p.m. @ Albright w/Alvernia

3 2 Wed. Wilkes University H 7:00 p.m. 8 Tues. FDU-Florham A 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer 6 2 Sat. Misericordia University A 5:00 p.m. 6 1 Wed. Misericordia University A 7:00 p.m.

August 9 2 Tues. DeSales University A 3:00 p.m. 8 1 Fri. St. Lawrence University H 5:00 p.m.

1 2 Wed. Scrimmage vs. Scranton H TBA 9 1 Sat. Tri-Match @ New Jersey A 12:00 p.m. 4 2 Sat. Scrimmage vs. Geneva A 7:00 p.m. City University w/College of Women’s Soccer New Rochelle 0 3 Fri. Labor Day Tournament H 4:00 p.m. August 2 2 Tues. Wilkes University H 7:00 p.m. vs. Cabrini College 7 2 Tues. Scrimmage vs. Kean H 4:00 p.m. 4 2 Thur. Keystone College A 7:00 p.m. 1 3 Sat. Labor Day Tournament H 2:00 p.m. 1 3 Sat. Susquehanna University A 7:00 p.m. 5 2 Fri. SUNY-Maritime H 6:00 p.m. vs. Elizabethtown College September 0 3 Wed. DeSales University A 7:00 p.m. September 4 Wed. Penn State-Berks H 7:00 p.m. November 4 Wed. Keystone College A 4:00 p.m. 6 Fri. Elmira College H 7:00 p.m. 1 Fri. John Jay College A 5:00 p.m. 8 Sun. The Sage Colleges A 1:00 p.m. 1 1 Wed. Alvernia University A 7:00 p.m.

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Staff Profile

Cheryl Ish

heryl Ish has transformed a fledgling King’s field hockey a goal until the ninth game. Cprogram into a perennial contender in the Middle “You would have thought Atlantic Conference. But throughout her successful tenure at we just won the national King’s, Cheryl has never been driven by accolades, but by the championship,” Cheryl joked, relationships with her players and other student athletes. remembering the team’s celebration. Cheryl was raised with two older brothers in the small rural “Those first seasons are something I relive with the younger town of Hamburg, New Jersey, the only daughter of Curtis coaches at King’s,” said Cheryl, who was promoted to Athletic and Joyce Ish, the town’s veterinarian and an emergency Director in 2005. “It’s a process. We want students to get the room nurse, respectively. She started playing field hockey as a most out of the experience, by competing and enjoying the freshman and earned all-state field hockey honors as a senior at game they love.” Walkill Valley High School. Cheryl has since guided the Lady Monarch field hockey She took her talents to Salisbury State University in program to at least 10 victories every season since 1999 and Maryland, where she enjoyed a brilliant athletic career; she was several NCAA National Tournament appearances. She has been named three-time NCAA Division III All-American and the named MAC Freedom Conference Field Hockey “Coach of the most valuable player of the Eastern States Athletic Conference Year” three times, including earning the top honor last season in 1989. when the Lady Monarchs squad earned the top-seed in the conference playoffs. Cheryl also reached a personal milestone as Each summer, Cheryl shared an apartment with nine girls she eclipsed the 200-win milestone as head coach. and worked as a lifeguard, waitressing in Ocean City, Maryland. “Being a teenager, living at the beach every summer, it doesn’t “You forget about some of the bad times, the challenges,” get much better than that,” she said. Cheryl said about the coaching milestone. “But you look back and you don’t remember wins and losses, you remember the Cheryl was also a four-year letter-winner in lacrosse, as well as people the most. I remember the Carrie Goudys.” track and field. A regional All-American lacrosse player, Cheryl was inducted into the Salisbury University Athletic Hall of Fame In the off-season, the field hockey team annually volunteers in 2002. its support to Special Olympics events and cleanup projects on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, coordinated through the Shoval She graduated from Salisbury State University with a Center. The team also hosts summer camps to teach the sports’ bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her field hockey coach fundamentals to local athletes. recommended a master’s program in exercise and sports studies at Smith College in Massachusetts. As part of the program, Cheryl oversees the work of coaches and staff involved students were required to coach as part of the curriculum. with King’s 19 intercollegate athletic programs. She played a In addition to taking a course on athletic training and significant role in the development of the Scandlon Physical administration, Cheryl was assistant head coach of the field Education Center expansion project. hockey team, where she helped coach the team to a second- She started the women’s lacrosse program and served place finish in the Division III Regional Tournament. as the head coach where she nurtured the program until Cheryl arrived at King’s as the head field hockey coach and stepping aside following the 2001 campaign to assume greater assistant director of athletics in 1994. She inherited a program responsibilities as an athletic administrator. that completed its first varsity season in 1992, a team consisting “I really enjoy it at King’s,” Cheryl said. “I want to continue to of 13 players, two of whom never played the sport. “That year, I build our programs, have students reach new levels of success, was literally on the field counting players to make sure we had and continue to adapt to the changing environment.” enough to play,” she said. As a comparison, last season’s squad She is a member of the National Field Hockey Coaches had 25 players on the roster. Association and the National Athletic Directors Association. She Cheryl’s first contest as a head coach came against Division II also serves on a number of King’s committees. title contenders East Stroudsburg. During pre-game warm-ups, Cheryl’s field hockey team loses two of the team’s top three senior captain Carrie Goudy broke her nose during drills. “I’ll scorers for next season, but the head coach is optimistic about never forget huddling up the team for my first game as head the future, citing strong returning starters on defense and coach,” Cheryl said. “It was a little tough to rally the troops promising freshman Alyssa Monaghan. when your best player is being escorted to the hospital by the athletic training staff.” “That’s the beauty of coaching. Each year the team has a different personality,” Cheryl said. “You never really know what To say that first season was a major learning experience would to expect until you start playing the games.” be an understatement. Cheryl remembers the team not scoring

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Dr. William Irwin, professor of philosophy, recently published Faculty Update two articles, “When Did Ivan Ilyich Die?” in Tolstoy Studies Journal and “Liberation Through Compassion and Kindness: Athletic Training Education Program faculty members Amy The Buddhist Eightfold Path as a Philosophy of Life” in Journal Brzoska and Melissa Ciocco presented a lecture, titled “Blunt of Philosophy of Life. Trauma Carotid Artery Injury Resulting in Death in a Collegiate Dr. Irwin also delivered the keynote address at the annual Male Lacrosse Player: A Case Report,” at the National Athletic meeting of the Long Island Philosophical Society in May. Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Las Vegas in June. Dr. Bernard Prusak, associate professor of philosophy and Brzoska is an associate clinical professor and assistant athletic director of the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social trainer and works with the field hockey and men’s and women’s Responsibility, published the cover story, titled “A Riskier swimming teams. Discourse: How Catholics Should Argue against Abortion,” in Ciocco is an associate clinical professor and assistant athletic the November issue of Commonweal. His review of Michael trainer and works with the cross country, softball, and men’s Walzer’s “In God’s Shadow: Politics in the Hebrew Bible” was basketball teams. published in the November Commonweal. The review was titled “On Earth, Not in Heaven.” Dr. Daniel Clasby, assistant professor of history, and Rev. Prusak also presented a paper, titled “Paying for the Priceless Anthony Grasso, C.S.C., professor of English, were awarded Child,” at the annual meeting of the American Catholic Innovation in Teaching Grants by The Center for Excellence in Philosophical Association, and participated in a panel discussion Learning and Teaching at King’s. on Marcellus Shale at Wyoming Seminary. Dr. Prusak also has had his book manuscript “Parental Dr. Robin Field, associate professor of English and director Obligations and Bioethics: The Duties of a Creator” accepted for of Women’s Studies, presented a research paper at a Modern publication by Routledge Press in the Annals of Bioethics series. Language Association (MLA) meeting and at a South Asian Literary Association (SALA) meeting. Both were held in Boston. Dr. Ayesha Ray, assistant professor of political science, recently published her first book, “The Soldier and the State in India” Field also presented the research paper, “Kashmiriyat and with SAGE Publications India. Gender in Endless Rain and The Collaborator,” at the MLA meeting and a paper, titled “Dismantling Racial Markers in The book illustrates the changing nature of civil-military Gautam Malkani’s Londonstani,” at the SALA meeting. relations in India since the country’s independence and addresses the role of nuclear strategy, the nature of India’s Physician Assistant Studies faculty members Jocelyn Hook and political system and the nation’s counterinsurgency policy as Justine Samanas recently participated in a panel discussion, decisive factors in influencing the relationship between the titled “Extending the Scope of the Primary Care Physician” at country’s political leadership and the military. the Hospice of Sacred Heart in Moosic. Dr. Isaac VonRue, assistant professor of chemistry, and students The panel discussion was part of the Hospice of Sacred Heart’s Benjamin Foreman ’11 and chemistry major Joseph Monaghan monthly Lunch and Learn Series, a free public educational ’14 recently had a paper titled, “Thermoreversible Gelation of forum featuring a variety of health experts. Polycaprolactone in Dimethylformamide,” published in the Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research.

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Alumni Family Mass Men’s Basketball Alumni Game February 2

Father Genaro Aguilar, C.S.C. with Alumni children at the Annual Alumni Family Mass Front Row, left to right: Assistant coach Jeff Andrejko, Jim Welsh ’08, Family, and particularly children, played a special role in the annual Brandon Abney ’04, head coach J.P. Andrejko, Kyle Stackhouse ’12, Alumni Family Mass held at the Chapel of Christ the King in Nick Reisig ’12, assistant coach Rich Gray ’03. January. Father Genaro Aguilar, C.S.C., Alumni Chaplain, wove Middle Row, left to right: Will Acevedo ’10, Frank Galli ’07, Jimmy his message of the importance of family into the liturgy celebration, Donovan ’08, Dave Marks ’04, Brian Horgan ’05, Adam Brasky ’11, and concluded by inviting children of alumni to join him on the Eric Brown ’12. alter for a special blessing. Fr. Aguilar literally got on their level, as Top Row, left to right: Kevin Conroy ’11, Vince Sobocinski ’07, Dave seen in the photo above. A lovely brunch followed Mass, which this King ’07, Jared Black ’08, Jim Schule ’10, Jamie Cousart ’08. year included a birthday cake for Fr. Genaro! Women’s Basketball Alumni Game January 19

The Cegelka family enjoys brunch with Fr. Aguilar and Fr. Grasso. Student Alumni Association The Student Alumni Association hosted a Meet and Greet event for English majors in January. Professional alumni returned to Front row - Alumni players, left to right: Andrea Carroll ’09 , Nikki campus to meet with faculty, staff and nearly 30 students at an Kingston ’03, Jen Wozniak-Killingsworth ’03, Kaitlyn Fiorino ’09. informal reception. Middle row, left to right: Lindsay Atchison ’13, Sara Krupinski, Ashley Davies, Marissa Manning, Jen Fabian, Tiffany O’Donnell, Tara Zdancewicz, Katie Dugan. Top Row, left to right: Cassie Erdmann, Gina McLaughlin, Jessica McHugh, Meagan Boccio, Kyley Henry ’13, Molly Dahl ’13, Celia Rader ’13, Katlin Michaels ’13.

Jean Holmgren ’06 (center) enjoyed chatting with English majors about her career after King’s.

18 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Inaugural Northeast PA King’s College 2013 Alumni Club Event at Annual Fund Exceeds Susquehanna Brewing Goal Company In April, the annual Community Phase Victory Luncheon was held, where it was announced that the 2013 Annual Fund had Over 200 alumni and friends gathered at Susquehanna Brewing exceeded its goal! To date, more than $1.4 million has been Co. for the first official Northeast PA Alumni Club event. Guests raised, thanks to generous donations from alumni, parents, enjoyed a tour of the brand new facility, tasted the artisanal beers community members, employees and clergy. Volunteers and and met our hosts Mark Nobile ’79, Co-Founder and COO, student callers play a vital role in this success, reaching out Mallory Nobile ’08, Community and Marketing Relations to contributors who provide financial support for students, Manager, and Mark Finarelli ’98, Lead Brewer. technology and campus improvements. Thank you!

Leo joins in the fun with folks from King’s and the Nobile family.

Seated, left to right: Rose Marie Panzitta, James Gorman ’81, Fr. Jack Ryan, C.S.C., President, Eileen Melone, Chairperson, Tom Semanek, Kim Cardone ’85, Major Gifts Officer. Standing, left to right: Cheryl Nardone, Assistant, Institutional Advancement, Freddie Pettit ’96, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Karen Collins, Cathy Beretski, Rose Gryskevicz ’96, Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Patrice Persico, Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Todd Serafin Left to right: Kristen Gadomski, Jennifer Stull ’05, Megan Michael ’89, and Brian Vinsko ’99. ’05 and Dr. Ron Supkowski ’94.

Alumni Awards Pictured at right with Fr. Jack Ryan, C.S.C., President, is Darren Snyder ’99 recipient of The Leo Award, which is awarded to a graduate within fifteen years of graduation who has Fr. Ryan with Darren Snyder ’99 Fr. Ryan with Richard Adams ’64 Fr. Ryan with Marie Marriggi demonstrated outstanding achievement and Linda Leighton Adams ’76 Donnelly ’92 in their professional or community activities. Named for the King’s mascot, it suggests the energy, pride, and sense of purpose which the recipient personifies. Richard Adams ’64, with Fr. Ryan and his wife Linda Leighton Adams ’76 is recipient of The Robert J. Ell Alumni Award For Outstanding Service To Alma Mater. Named for Robert J. Ell ’50, the first Director of Alumni Relations who served in that position until his retirement in 1991, this award is conferred upon an alumnus/alumna for extraordinary service, dedication, and commitment to King’s College. Richard Adams was presented with his award at the spring President’s Council meeting. Marie Marriggi Donnelly ’92 pictured with Fr. Ryan is the recipient of The King’s College Alumni Award for Service to Society. This award is presented to a graduate who has distinguished themselves through selfless and caring personal commitment to benefit others.

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Northeast PA King’s Alumni Club

Alumni from all across Northeast Pennsylvania joined together at three separate happy hour events this winter with one goal in mind - start a new Northeast PA Alumni Club. Participation and interest was overwhelming, the executive committee was formed, and the club is off and running! The committee meets monthly to discuss and develop plans for future events. Let us know if you are interested in joining, and send us your ideas to alumni@ kings.edu. Pictured are alumni gatherings at Uptown II in Wilkes-Barre; Kildaire’s Irish Pub, Scranton; and Damenti’s located in Scranton gathering at Kildaire’s Mountain Top.

Mountaintop: Fr. Genaro Aguilar, C.S.C., Susan and Dennis Shovlin ’81.

Wilkes-Barre: Kenneth Fisher ’58 and his wife Marina with Dr. Chris Alexander ’79.

President’s Dinner The Forty-First Annual President’s Dinner was held in May. Hosted by Rev. John J. Ryan, C.S.C., the black tie event was attended by over 225 alumni and friends. During his remarks, Fr. Ryan offered thanks to the many generous donors and reminded all that students are at the heart of King’s College. As is tradition, Fr. Ryan introduced and shared the many accomplishments of five select King’s students – Katheryn Avila, Ryan Cordingly, Molly Dahl, Christina Marvin and Anthony Scaccia. Please visit the King’s YouTube channel to meet these exceptional students and learn how King’s has impacted them during their time at King’s at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-PSGS_kAA.

Left to right: Father John J. Ryan, C.S.C., President, highlighted Seated left to right: Charles E. Parente ’62, Mary Parente, Fr. seniors Anthony Scaccia ’13, Katheryn Avila ’13, Ryan Cordingly Ryan, C.S.C., George Hayden , Florence Hayden, Dr. Carol ’13, Molly Dahl ’13, Christina Marvin ’13, Thomas Smith ’77, Crawford. Standing: Fr. Patrick Sullivan, C.S.C., Timothy Morris Chairman of the King’s College Board of Directors, and Freddie ’64, Fr. Tom Looney, C.S.C., and Dr. Midori Yamanouchi. Pettit ’96, Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

20 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 King’s Washington Area Club

King’s Washington Area Alumni Club (KWAC) Executive Committee members held a lunch at the City Club of Washington in January to celebrate Heidi Gerding and Ed Kearney ’74 as KWAC’s Woman and Man of the Year 2012 for their dedication and support of King’s College and its students. Members in attendance included Krystina Durako ’10, Janet Schwarzwalder ’94, Cathy Serafin ’83, Ed Rinkavage ’80, Dave Clark ’79, Pat Mulloy ’63, Jim O’Hara ’58, and Ray Kane ’50 along with Freddie Pettit ’96, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Heidi Gerding, parent of alumnus, Patrick ’11, was unable to attend due to Pictured, left to right: Pat Mulloy ’63, Ed Kearney ’74 (KWAC Man of the Year 2012), Ray a prior commitment. She has hosted and Kane ’50, Cathy Serafin ’83, Dave Clark ’79, Krystina Durako ’10, Jim Gerding on behalf of Heidi Gerding (KWAC Woman of the Year 2012), Jim O’Hara ’58, Dave Zorzi ’86, Janet sponsored students for the 2010, 2011, and Schwarzwalder ’94, and Ed Rinkavage ’80 (in back). 2012 Career Day, recruited colleagues to accompany her to advise students on their resumes and interview techniques and to speak about career opportunities in the Washington area. Senior Alumni Party Through Kearney & Company, Ed Kearney ’74 has sponsored and provided speakers at each KWAC Career Day, has hired 32 The annual Senior Alumni Party was a huge success, bringing King’s College alumni over the years, and had numerous interns seniors and their families, along with alumni, faculty and staff, at his company. In addition he holds dinners and information together for a fun social gathering and chance to share college sessions for King’s students during recruitment season, and experiences one last time before participating in the 64th performs mock interviews with the students to help prepare them commencement exercises the following day. to enter the workforce. Thank-A-Donor Day Students stopped by to sign thank you notes to our generous contributors who provide for scholarships and campus improvements. Thank-A-Donor Day recognizes the impact that financial support has on everyone and every aspect of the King’s College community in order to provide a quality and affordable education.

Pictured, left to right: Fr. Jack Ryan, C.S.C., President, Tom Smith ’77, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Brother George Schmitz, C.S.C., Anne Thompson, NBC News, the 2013 Commencement speaker, Leo and Lisa Nobile Pettit ’95.

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Reunion Weekend Members of the classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008 were treated to a beautiful June summer weekend for their return to campus for Reunion Weekend 2013. Festivities kicked off with Pints with Professors, a cocktail reception complete with a jazz combo in Regina Court, providing the perfect venue to welcome alumni who enjoyed reminiscing with old friends and some of their favorite King’s College professors. On Saturday morning, alumni attended a delightful breakfast in Marketplace, where many recollected meals enjoyed during their college days. At this event, alumni received a special gift of their class yearbook digitally scanned and saved onto a CD. CLASS OF ’68 Left to right: Richard Byrnes ’68, Fr. Jack Ryan, After a fun picnic lunch, many alumni took advantage of campus Tom Russo ’68, James O’Connell ’68, Ken Gerardi ’68, Robert Pomento ’68, and Michael Murphy ’68, with Thomas Sosar ’68 tours for a chance to see many of the new additions to campus, in front. such as Thomas J. O’Hara, C.S.C. Hall and the new Auxiliary gymnasium, as well as their old haunts. In the evening, the Golden Monarchs, members of the Class of 1963, gathered for a private cocktail reception with the President in the Susquehanna Room, followed by a special dinner. The final day of Reunion 2013 began with a special Mass honoring the Golden Monarchs and the 50th anniversary of their graduation from King’s. Each received a pin, blessed by Fr. Ryan, commemorating the occasion. After Mass, guests proceeded to the Sheehy Farmer Campus Center for the Alumni Awards Brunch. The brunch honored King’s Alumni for service to their communities, their profession, and their alma mater, and served as the conclusion to a wonderful weekend. GOLDEN MONARCHS Seated left to right: Bob Nugent ’63, Fr. Jack Ryan, Aloysius Teufel ’63, and Michael Olsakowski ’63. Standing: Gerard Domiani ’63, Patrick Fitzgibbon ’63, Patrick Mulloy ’63, and Joseph O’Brien ’63.

Seated: Tamer Gouda ’98 and Jeff Kegolis ’99. Standing Todd Sullivan ’98 and Leo visits with John Spalthoff ’98. Laura Howell- Glynn ’01 and son Hadley.

Doran Glynn (son of Laura Howell-Glynn ’01), gets a hug from Leo. Seated left to right: Peter ’83 and Rosemary Carros ’83, Mary Folus ’83. Standing: Arthur Merchant ’88, David Moran’88, Fr. Jack Ryan, Chris Wasko ’88 and Anita Navarro-Wasko ’88, and Patricia Kahl ’88.

22 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Alumni Profile

Neil Grimes ’05 and Michael Ward ’07

any King’s alumni have made friendships that have He was hired as a library Mlasted a lifetime. Some friendships were formed in the media specialist at James dormitories, others on the athletic fields, and others, quite M. Coughlin High School possibly, on the front lines of Senunas’. in 2006. Neil also serves as Some graduates meet fellow alumni in the business world. the National Honor Society Two of the founding members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania advisor and Student Council Michael Ward, left, and Neil Grimes Alumni Club, Neil Grimes ’05 and Michael Ward ’07, met as co-advisor. In the time employees of a King’s contingent serving the Wilkes-Barre Area outside his position at Coughlin, Neil earned a master’s degree School District. in instructional technology at Wilkes University, and works a few nights a week as a librarian at the University of Scranton. “I work with many professionals in the Wilkes-Barre School District who received their undergraduate degrees and had Michael Ward grew up the youngest of three children in the positive experiences at King’s,” Neil said. East End section of Wilkes-Barre. His father, John, was a crane operator and his mother, Rose, was a secretary at John Heinz Growing up in the Rolling Mill Hills section of Wilkes-Barre, Institute. He attended Coughlin High School, and there, fell in Neil was the middle child of five. His parents, Thomas and Ann, love with the teaching profession. both educators, stressed the importance of a college education to their children. “The teachers that I had at Coughlin showed me you didn’t have to be a stern personality when it comes to the students,” The Grimes family is strong branch on the King’s College tree. Michael said. “You could have a personable approach while Several members of Neil’s family are King’s alumni, including preparing students for their future careers.” his father, Thomas ’71; brothers Dennis John ’07 and John, a senior in the physician assistant studies program; his uncle, Msgr. He attended an open house at King’s and knew it was the right Neil VanLoon ’74, Pastor of St. Maria Goretti’s Parish in Laflin; school for him. As a commuter, Michael was heavily involved his uncle Dennis Grimes ’69 and his daughters, Patricia Grimes in campus activities, helping organize orientation, participating Yencha ’96 and Elizabeth Grimes ’00. in community service projects, and serving as a Monarch Ambassador for admission events. Given the family background, attending King’s was a foregone conclusion. Neil began taking courses through the College “You need to be involved to get the full college experience,” Discovery Program as a junior at GAR High School. “I felt Michael said. “You have to be immersed in it. I was a regular at home while at the college and the professors were very in Campus Activities to find out about what was happening welcoming,” Neil said. on campus. You attend events, meet new people, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.” While a commuter student at King’s, Neil was a Monarch Ambassador for admission events, taught in the First Year Michael enjoyed taking classes taught by College Chaplain Experience program, and worked during the summers in the Rev. Thomas Looney, C.S.C., who helped him understand the Conferences and Events office. importance of faith, and history professor Dr. Paul Zbiek, who taught him to appreciate local history. He credits his faculty advisor, the late Howard Fedrick, professor of history, for having the biggest impact on his He became the first member of his family to graduate with education. “Mr. Fedrick taught us that history wasn’t just a bachelor’s degree, majoring in history with a certification in facts and dates,” Neil said. “He taught us about the lives and citizenship education. He began his teaching career at Solomon personalities of the people involved in significant historical Junior High School in Plains in 2007, teaching English and events.” history to gifted middle school students. He then accepted a position at his former high school, where he spent the last five And although the late Rev. Donald Grimes, C.S.C., is no years teaching social studies courses on U.S. history, civics and relation, Neil remembers the conversations he had with the economics. former vice president for academic affairs, who would take time to meet with him and fellow students. Neil also fondly recalls Michael earned a master’s in 21st Century Teaching and the time he spent in Campus Activities. “Sean Cryan and Kathy Learning at Wilkes University in 2012. A few months after he Barber genuinely care about giving students a good college graduated, he enrolled in a second master’s degree program in experience,” Neil said. educational leadership at the University of Scranton. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history with a Michael attends several King’s basketball games each season, certificate in social studies education, Neil pursued a master’s and even purchased a painting, which depicts a packed crowd in degree in library science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, the Scandlon Physical Education Center. where he gained experience at libraries in nearby Foxsburg. Grimes and Ward continued on page 28

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Alumni Profile

John D. ‘Jack’ McCarthy, Sr. ’57

rom humble beginnings and an accident as a teenager that recently celebrated their 54th Fnearly crippled him, John D. ‘Jack’ McCarthy, Sr. ’57 emerged anniversary. as a leader in the business community, a devoted philanthropist, Since Jack’s graduation, and a catalyst that helped ignite his family business into one of the McCarthy Tire has become largest commercial tire dealerships in the country. a true family business. In Joseph J. McCarthy founded McCarthy Tire in 1926 in addition to Jack and Cece, Wilkes-Barre. Since the age of 13, Jack worked for his father and the couple’s children have learned the value of an honest day’s pay, pumping gas, cleaning taken prominent management roles in the company; John windshields and checking oil. “Working at such a young age taught D. McCarthy, Jr., ’86 serves as president and Katie McCarthy me to manage my time and meet responsibilities,” Jack said. Lambert ’83, as CFO. As an eighth grade student at St. Mary’s High School in Wilkes- Under their leadership, the company has grown into the 7th Barre, Jack was walking to work when he hitched a ride on the largest dealer with branches extending to New York, New Jersey, neighborhood ice truck. He hopped up on the side running board, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. The family business also but as the truck turned a corner, the door flew open and he was includes son-in-law Neil Horn ’78, vice president; Daniel Horn ’11; thrown under the vehicle; the result was several broken bones, Gary Lambert ’10; and Mary Kate Lambert ’12. lacerations and surgeries, including the first skin graft to repair The couple’s oldest daughter, Mary Ellen Horn, followed in damaged tissue in the Wyoming Valley. her mother’s footsteps, graduating with a nursing degree from Jack was hospitalized for three months and needed to relearn to Misericordia. walk. He was rehabilitated at home under the care of his mother The McCarthy, Lambert and Horn family tree includes eight and aunt, who was a nurse. King’s graduates; Tim Lambert is a junior majoring in accounting. After graduating from St. Mary’s, Jack decided to attend King’s “I’m very proud of the fact my children and grandchildren because of his family’s belief in a Catholic education. “King’s followed in my footsteps at King’s,” Jack said. “Academically, they stands apart from the others in that it is a true community of Holy all did well, and they certainly got the opportunity to enjoy college Cross fathers, teachers, and students,” Jack said. “It’s one of those life more than I did!” places where everyone knows your name and takes a personal Jack and Cece have been loyal and generous benefactors to interest.” King’s, including supporting a scholarship fund and the renovated During college, Jack was able to continue working for the multi-purpose stadium at Betzler Fields, which was named the family business. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in business John D. and Cecilia McCarthy Stadium in 2008. administration, taking classes in the morning and working at the Jack and Cece are true community philanthropists, supporting tire store until close each night. numerous initiatives in the Wyoming Valley, including the “Evenings were for studying and I often fell asleep with an open Catholic Youth Center, Red Cross, St. Vincent dePaul Kitchen, book,” Jack said. “This tight schedule forced me to be disciplined and the United Way. in the use of my time. And that stuck with me the rest of my life.” “I was taught at home and then it was fortified at King’s: You Jack credits former vice president Father Aloysius Cussen, must give back and support the community that you live in and C.S.C., for having a tremendous impact on his business that supports you,” Jack said. philosophy, and noted “outstanding teachers” Dr. Robert Jack has served as board chairman for the Wyoming Valley Alexander, professor of history and government, and Father Health Care System, Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority, Augustine Peverada, C.S.C., for making an impact on his Pennsylvania American Water Company, Blue Cross/Blue Shield education. and Continental Bank. He is also a fourth degree member of the As was the case of many of his classmates, Jack looked forward to Knights of Columbus, the highest degree of the order. the dances with students from College Misericordia. It was during Jack has been the recipient of numerous community awards one such dance that Jack was awestruck by a beautiful woman for his volunteer efforts, including the “Spirit of Youth Award,” driving a red convertible. He had several St. Mary’s classmates Volunteers of America; Man of the Year Award, Friendly Sons of St. who attended Misericordia who knew the woman and they set up Patrick; Citizen of the Year, Wilkes-Barre Lions Club; and Small a meeting at The Spa, a soda fountain on South Main Street in Businessman of the Year, Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. Wilkes-Barre. “At first, I was just interested in meeting the owner of Jack continues to serve as chairman of McCarthy Tire, where he the car. I’m a car buff,” Jack said. “But then I fell in love.” transformed his small family business into a corporate enterprise. The beautiful woman in the red convertible was Cecilia “Cece” His father taught him the value of an honest day’s pay since he was Corgan, a nursing student at College Misericordia. The couple a teenager, and his King’s College education instilled the values of married two years after Jack graduated from King’s, and they ethics and community into his business philosophy.

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Academic Life (SUNY Press, 60’s January 2013). Dr. Olson is 80’s Professor of English at Idaho State After 40 years of dedicated University, and is the editor and Jill Martin ’88 service to King’s College, John author of many books, including has been J. McGowan ’61, Professor of The Future of Higher Education: named partner Accounting, retired at the end of Perspectives from America’s at May. In addition to his years in Academic Leaders (coedited with ParenteBeard the classroom, John was the first John W. Presley). L.L.C. in the tennis coach at the College. John firm’s tax was honored at the William G. John and Betty McGowan Tom Delaney ’78 has retired services group. Ms. Martin has McGowan School of Business after 34 years with the National more than 25 years of tax 31st Annual Advisory Council Security Agency (NSA). Tom had experience, specializing in Meeting in April, where he assignments in Central and South advising high net worth learned of the establishment 70’s America and at the Pentagon, Ft. individuals, estate, gift, trust and of The John J. McGowan ’61 Meade, Md, DIA, CIA, and Ft. private foundations. In her prior Gary A. Olson Scholarship. The Scholarship, Bliss, Texas. His current home is role as senior tax manager, she ’76 has recently which will benefit current and in Edgewater, Md. frequently represented clients published A future accounting majors, was before the Internal Revenue Creature of created by a generous lead donor, Service and state agencies. Our Own plus more than 100 others, who Making: contributed more than $31,000 in Reflections John’s honor. on Contemporary

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Thomas Hendry ’86 recently Grad Student in Scene Design, The Peace and Justice Center of joined New York Life as senior Rutgers University; Cassandra Wilkes-Barre, awarded the 2013 00’s vice president and treasurer, Westover ’06, (atop the lion The Susan Merrill Constance where he is responsible for the head) Assistant Prop Master, Kozel Award to Edward “Ned” Christie Yarosavich-Bonnice ’04 Treasury function, as well as Chicago Shakespeare Theatre; or “Nead” Smith ’90. Smith, opened Christie Bonnice State financial planning, analysis, and Brother Jim Miller, C.S.C. ’74, a native of Wilkes-Barre and Farm Agency in Wilkes-Barre, management reporting. He resides King’s College Theatre; Joseph resident of Harrisburg, is well in October of 2012. Christie in Plainsboro, NJ, with his wife Donovan ’96, Technical Director known in both cities for his holds her Property, Casualty, Life and their four children. & Production Manager, Division decades-long efforts to promote & Health Licenses, as well as of Theatre/Dance, The University peace and build community. He her Series 6 and 63. She is also of Maine. presently serves as the host of the mortgage licensed in the state of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Pennsylvania. Christie resides in 90’s Worker House, an intentional Dallas, PA with her husband Jesse Dane M. Favia ’92 was promoted community that practices Bonnice ’04. to Associate Director of IT at voluntary poverty as it addresses Verizon Wireless in Wilkes-Barre. the spiritual and material Dane has been with Verizon needs of an economically poor Wireless 20 years in May. neighborhood.

King’s alumni gathered at the USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Conference and Theatre EXPO in March in Milwaukee. Pictured from left to right are: Seancolin Hankins ’08,

The way to the future still needs paving. Buy a brick, mark your place forever in the King’s community

onarch Court, dedicated on Oct. 11, 2003, features a M large patio of brick “pavers” encircling a brick design of the King’s College ’K.’ Inscribed with names of over 1,000 donors, Monarch Court is a permanent reminder of the ties that bind our alumni and friends with the College. This area is For more information, contact important to the College, our neighboring community, and the Charlene Brojakowski larger community. Alumni Relations & Annual We ask you to become part of this year’s installation and join Giving Office a generous group of alumni and friends who wanted to become Phone: a part of King’s College history. Consider dedicating a brick in Monarch Court to honor or memorialize friends, classmates, (570) 208-5880 your parents, or a member of the faculty who was instrumental E-mail: in your life. [email protected] The price is $250 per brick. If you would like additional information call or e-mail us. Visit us online at www.kingsalumni.info/paving

26 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Alumni Weddings

Stephanie Zitani ’12 and Elizabeth Walpole ’08 wed Joseph Fitzgerald ’07 on Brandon Loder ’10 were united May 19, 2012. in marriage on August 10, 2012. Stephanie and Brandon also celebrated their son’s first birthday on November 19, 2012!

Kristina Leiby ‘12 wed Grant Betz on October 19, 2012, at Sweet Arrow Pictured here from left to right are: Lake in Pine Grove. First Row: Shawna Hershberger ’09, Elizabeth Walpole ’08, Joseph Fitzgerald ’07, Rebecca Keating Donovan ’08, and James Donovan ’08. Second Row: Kyle Nolan ’08, Dustin Lusby, Maria Walpole ’10, John Fitzgerald ’05, Elizabeth Stella Fitzgerald ’06, Frank Galli ’07, Evelyn Sorto ’08, and Patrick Murray ’10.

Dan Donovan ’10 wed Alyssa Bria ’10 on September 29, 2012 James Holland ’12 and Janeen Arancio Holland ’12 were at St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre. married on Sunday, April 21.

Pictured in front from left to right are: James Holland ’12, Janeen Arancio Holland ’12 and Sarah Holland. In the second row from left to right: Dana Kavitski ’11, Donny Bird ’11, Tina Lispi ’12, Elizabeth Powell ’82, Anthony Melf ’12, Ryan Kopycienski ’13, Pictured first row from left to right are:Karmen Matusek ’12, Justin Tom Sheridan ’09, Jennie Hampton ’12, Adam Sleboda ’12, and Astrin ’10, Dave Phillippe ’10, Alyssa Bria Donovan ’10, Daniel Bro. James Miller C.S.C. ’74. Donovan ’10, Marissa Druby ’10, Lauren Suda ’10, Rob Goldate ’10, Jim Donovan ’08 and Rebecca Keating Donovan ’08. Brittany Turnbaugh ’09 wed Eric Fay ’10 on August 25, Second Row: Rich Melber ’10, Steve Ferrari ’10, Matt Shumbris ’10, Alex Frisina ’10, Rich Evans ’10, Brendan Novotny ’10, Chris 2012, at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Sugarloaf. The Kasbohm ’10, Chris Grady ’10, Seth Hineline ’10, Steve Palmer newlyweds are both Financial Analysts in King of Prussia. ’10, Ryan Hiller ’10 and Rich Lanahan ’10.

On April 28, 2012, Mary Blair Long, O.D. ’05 and Michael A. Krauson were married at the Chapel of Christ the King. Reverend Richard Hockman, C.S.C. performed the ceremony. Guests at the ceremony and reception included the following King’s alumni: Steve Scharding ’82, Karen Zajac ’81, Audrey Zajac ’05, Mary Zajac ’05, Emily Long ’07, Jane Rodella ’05, Pictured, from left to right, are: Erin Tanner ’10, Zachary Anne Marshall ’05, and Margaret Walsh Dunn ’10, Briana Turnbaugh ’12, Brittany Turnbaugh Fay ’05. Dr. Long is employed by National Vision, Inc., and Mr. ’09, Eric Fay ’10, Brett Brown ’10, Elizabeth Hicks ’09, Jenna Krauson is employed by Cigna Healthcare. The couple resides DiFeo ’09, and Michael Zimmerman ’10. in Dunmore.

Pride ✦ Fall 2013 27 NEWS & NOTES

Grimes and Ward continued from page 23 Alumni Births Both Michael and Neil wanted to do something to give back to the King’s community for the experiences they’ve had on campus. They decided to join the executive committee of the Congratulations to Kristy Murphy Moore ’06 and Britt Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Club. With nearly 9,000 Moore ’04 who welcomed their daughter Kathleen “Katie” graduates still living in the Wyoming Valley, Neil feels like there’s Margaret, on October 12, 2012. tremendous potential and opportunities for the alumni club. “It’s my way of helping future students and giving back to the Congratulations to Megan and John Lapatchka ’06 on the King’s community,” Michael said. “We want people to come birth of their son Bryce Daniel Lapatchka, born February 19. back to the place you learned about community, about faith, and reconnect with the campus. King’s helped guide you to your Congratulations to Ken and Lisa Wozniak Moore ’90 on future. Help them guide others to their future.” the adoption of their son Daniel, on December 18, 2012. Neil said he hopes the local alumni club will be an opportunity for alumni to network, reminisce about their time on Congratulations to Todd ’04 and Jennifer Wills Jones campus, and, in the future, develop mentoring relationships with current students. ’04 on the birth of their daughter, Addison Grace, on March 14. Addison joins big sister Ava Elizabeth, age 2. “I want to see King’s give students even better opportunities than I had. That’s why I got involved in the local club,” Neil said. “A lot has changed on campus since many local alums Congratulations to Matt ’05 and Tiffany Harm ’04 on the graduated. This is a chance to reconnect with the campus, birth of their daughter, Olivia Jane, born on June 7, 2012. meet new students and provide for the future of the King’s community.”

In Memoriam

Our prayers and condolences are extended to the families of the following alumni and friends who recently passed away:

Robert Armstrong ’50 Robert C. Nowalis ’72 Bernard F. Corbett ’50 Lawrence D. Burke ’73 John Kohl ’50 Edward J. Qualters ’74 Raymond G. Zorzi ’50 John B. Sikorski ’75 James M. Reinert ’51 Dr. Stanley Bohinski ’76 Francis Wallace ’51 John F. Shields ’77 Joseph Evan ’53 John “Jack” Atcavage, Jr. ’76 John (Jack) Mihalick ’54 Thomas J. Austin Jr. ‘88 William Smedley ’56 Sharon Howe Price ’89 John Rapaduski ’57 Eileen Cosgrove Templeton ’89 William Kalowsky ’58 Lynn A. Jablonski ’92 Joseph Machinist ’58 Ann Marie McCawley ’97 Karl Michael Dotzel ’60 Michael P. Manley ’99 Paul Joseph Wrazien ’61 Eric J. Williams ’03 Robert McNelis ’62 Agnes Wiktorek ’07 Joseph Paulino ’62 Leonard J. Thresten ’62 Former Faculty and Staff Dr. Andrew Husovsky ’65 Frank Dempsey John Jefferson ’68 Dr. Margaret M. Corgan Ronald G. Mortimer ’68 Dr. Joseph V. Krawczeniuk Walter C. Deibert III ’70

28 Pride ✦ Fall 2013 Donor ProfileClaire DeFazio ’77

In her more than 30-year Lehigh Valley-based career, first in the information technology division of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and currently as vice president for Community Services for Children, Inc., Claire DeFazio has always appreciated the role her King’s education played in her life. A Wilkes-Barre native, Claire received academic scholarship assistance and other financial aid, which allowed her to earn a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. “I’ve always felt that my King’s education was well-rounded and delivered in an environment where everyone that you came in contact with truly cared about each student.” Claire found that she was more than adequately prepared academically for her graduate studies at Lehigh University. After beginning her career, she felt it was time to “give back”. For more than three decades, Claire has consistently supported the King’s Annual Fund.

The Annual Fund is a fundamental financial support system and is critical for several components of a King’s education. Scholarship support is necessary to make college a reality for so many of our students. Capital projects improve students’ college experiences. Program creation inspires the intellectual and professional development of students. Community service opportunities enrich students’ lives and improve the communities they serve. We need and appreciate your support! For more information, contact Patrice Persico, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, at (570)208-5972 or [email protected]. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 281 Wilkes-Barre, PA

A Catholic College sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross Homecoming 2013 Saturday, September 28 Come Back to King’s and Start a New Homecoming Tradition!! From Beer Tents to Bouncy Houses - Homecoming is Going to be Bigger and Better Than Ever! Join us for the FOOD! Barbecue chicken, burgers, hot dogs, sausages, veggie burgers and more! Beverages include beer, wine, cider and soft drinks. Join us for the FUN! From lawn games for all ages and a photobooth, to a bouncy house and face painting – just to name a few! Join us for the GAME! Watch the Monarchs take on the Albright College Lions! Join us to show your King’s PRIDE! Help us get the word out – volunteer to call, e-mail, and message friends and classmates.

Cost: 21 and older – $25 per person; Students 14 to 21 – $10; Children under 14 – free. Includes food, drink, fun, parking and admission to the game! Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Game is at 1 p.m. Location: Betzler Athletic Complex Contact: Alumni Office [email protected] (570) 208-5879 www.kingsalumni.info/homecoming2013